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Year: 1862

that could not prevent from falling into the hands
of the enemy The channel in its narrowest part az
two places some ten miles distant from each other,
was already Partially flle9 by distractions, and the
work Of filing the channel was still going on. as
was informed under orders from the Governor OF
Virginia. ..e.H Ina tofffr.


Was to wait and defend the Navy-Yard for an
indefinite time without definite object, having,
as everybody must know, not the slightest prospect
Of further interference or aid from the Government,
and without the least prospect of permanent good
OF ultimately saving the public property from the
hands Of the enemy have the channel closed against
the departure of the Cumberland and Pawnee, dis
regarding the Injunction imposed upon me TO return
for the defense OF the capital the necessity Of which
| well knew2 or was it not nv imperative duty to
destroy the property that must otherwise fall into
the hands Of the public enen,y, take the Cumberland
to lace Of safety and useful service and report the
Pawnee at Washington as quickly as ] could l
determined TO destroy the property and return TO
Washington.


hlY mind has dwelt upon ii since, and | have al
ways arrived at the conclusion that had obeyed my
orders and discharged my duty in the best manner
ner for the good OF the country.


conferred with Commodores lMcAuley and Pen
dergrast as far any conference could snswer any
u;elui purpose. What information could they con-
yey to me to control my action in regard to the pub
le property, having ust destroyed the ships they vr
tually confeesed they could not defend


All necessary orders were given and in eyeryth
seiaihS W hs service claim 10 nave per1Oflneh my
duty as naval officer with The Judgment and intelli-
gence the occasion called for, and have had every
reason to suppose that my whole ofproceedings
was approved by tie President and Secretary Of the
Navy.


will state in conclusion, that the Cumberland
grounded in passing Sewalls Point, and hung for
four hours before she could be relieved by the aid of
two powerful tugs. Another day and the barrier
would probably have been completed.


procrastnated defense Of the puoc property
might have been made, but no one capable of form
ng Judgment upon the subject will, with the facts
here stated; suppose that could have been justified
in such proceeding.


After lapse of year, and our giant strength has
been Put forth, 1t graft full task for men who
withheld their counsel TO the AdmnsTa ion and their
presence from the beleagured capital to slander those
who, in the hour Of our greatest danger and suffer-
ing, were prominent and foremost in providing for
the great necessities Of our Government.


II. PAULDlNG. Commandsnt.
hdfg. Yard brooklyn ~ T., April %, 1862
Year: 1862

The BRooKLyS VOLUNTEER RELIEF FUND
The appropriated for the families Of volunteers
since the the 00of this sum
the county contributed 295OO0 and the city $4,000 This
fund exhausted and payments viii be stopped on and
after Wednesday Of the present week petition Is in crcu-
soa sssE Board Of supervisors to raise fund for the
relief OF those families who have been entirely Dependent
pon the .uns they received from the Relief Communion
Year: 1862

BosToN, March 1.-Col Lee, Major Reeve and
Dr. Reeve, were received al the depot last evening
by Gov Andrew and staff, and a large crowd Of
citizens They were received with hearty well
come and most enthusiastic cheers


The city government Of Roxbury propose giving
Col. Lie public reception next week
Year: 1862

PHILADELPHIA, Mara 2.-The recent victories
Of the Union army and navy will be celebrated on
Tuesday evening, the 4th Of March, by a grand
military and naval ball at the Academy Of Music
Year: 1862

One Of loyal citizens some time since had splendid
silk flag made but refused to hoist it until. he said
general Mcclellan should take possession OF Yorktown
prcTerrng keep the old bunting that had been
his house the day Of the Presidents proclamation
His friends laughed him for his confidence in gen.
eral who had done nothing" but he stood BY his
minaon stating that ho shoud hoist his sken flag be-
fore long" Before daylight Monday the sken flag
was alort and his friends early sauted with tho
words Whose turn is il to laugh now told you
should soon hoist my sken flag, and there it s This
is not the only who has placed confidence in General
George b. Mcclellan, and they will not be deceived de-
pend upon it.
Year: 1862

lie opinion OF the city pronounces favor OF tho measure
and the press which is the embodiment and expression
OF public opinion has done its duty in urging the snbect
upon Official attention.
Year: 1862

English character ard habits have an inhe
rent dignity and solidity. which might be cop
led to advantage in this country. They seen
to have rooted aversion TO anything likt
display on ordinary occasions, and find in sim
plicity peculiar charm. American ladie'
are sadly deficient IN good taste 10 dress
Many Of them are never satisfied unless bur
dened with costly silks and jewelry, for al
outdoor costume; and foreigners are uniform
iy amazed at the promenade dress Of our greal
cities A recent visitor 10 England alludes
to the habits in respect TO dress and furniture
which obtain in the first families there, and we
know many husbands aud parents who would
rejeice if such habits provoked imitation


"In the families of many of the nobility and
gentry of England possessing an annual income
which Of itself would be an ample fortune
there is greater economy of dress and more
simplicity of the furnishing Of the dwelling
than there is in the houses of most of our cit
.izens, who are barely able to supply the daily
waats of their families by the closest atten-
tion TO business. A friend of ours, who So
iourued not long since several months in the
vicinity Of some Of the wealthy landed aristoc-
racy of Engand, whose ample rent rolls would
have warranted high style of fashion, was
surprised at tlis simplicity Of manner practised
Servants were much more numerous than with
rs, but the ladies made more account of one
silk dress than would be thooght of a dozen
here. They were generally clothed in good,
substantial stulIs, and display of Gne jcwelry
was reserved for great occasions.


The furniture OF the mansions, instead OF
being turned out of doors every few years for
new and more fashionable styles was the same
which the ancestors Of TIE family for several
generations had possessed substantial, and in
excellent preservation, but plain aud without
any pretension to elegance. Even the car
pets in many suits of parlors, had been on the
floors for fry years, and we're expected to do
service for another half century. With us
how different is the state Of thiSgs! We are
wasting an amount Of wealth in this country
on show and fashion, which, rigidiy applied,
would renovate the condition Of the whole
population Of the world. and bunanize, civil
ize, and educate all Mankind "
Year: 1862

cause. Why not let The blsck man tryf
It is said that he will not fight. Hero is O
chance to test his courage and endurance
without offence to the most ;ferocious Of
the ncgrophohists Of our day. We ap-
peal to the President to permit the mooted
point to be determined.
Year: 1862




The habits of some OF the military about here
show a want of discipline that is the fOrerunner
OF defeat aud disaster They 90 to private houses
and behave in the most insulent manner toward
unprotected private families. They demand
breakfast dinner or supper: threaten, bluster and
frghten women and children. For all this there
is not the smallest excuse or apology. They are
amply provided for, and ii they are not some
Off -iul is TO blame, and ought to be cashiered.
Soldiers who behave in this style will, of eour.e,
run at the approach OF IN enemy. They are fit
members of a skeladdling brigade. There has
been some improvement. it i thought, in the last
few days; still the evil is abated only little, and
il seems 10 easy matter To reform such con
duct altogether There Is less excuse for such
conduct, inasmueh they have only to ask
meals victuals, like gentlemen, to get il any
where in the vicinity. Not only is the abuse in
tOlerable. but it is bad symptom Men under
no better discipline are, Of course, ready to run
inglOriously at sight OF an enemy. The insoleLt
puppy who would insult private, unprotected
families, is a coward that will not face men in
arms.


There is another outrage that should be prompt
" stopped Negroes are enticed away from
their homes and protected in some of the camps.


After all this State has done for the Union
cause, it is insuherable that our people are 10 be
robbed by those who are sent for protection; who
run away from the enemy and then rob Us OF our
property III Is lule 10 expect any actiNe heip 10
the Union cause from men subject to such out
RACES. Ii is such protection Smith and Nor
gan give the people of this State. Give us back
our own soldiers that ouT State has furnished 70
put down this rebellion, relieve us-Of pretended
defenders. and we can do better for the Uuon
cause without these bandits than with them.


Such practices will never put down this re-
be'lion. They strengthen and intensity il every
day.


The civil law Of this State must be enforced
and respected, unless overruled by some military
necessity; and a mere military question, it is
marvellous that a Geleral would allow his camps
to be burdened with negroes. A soldier that
needs a darkey to wait on him, will never meet
successfully one that waits on himself and asks
no favors


Finally we notice that this city is under mar
tial law, bu. where are its benefits visilie? It
ought 70 insure order and sObrety; but these
qualities are not found Ia Louisville in day time,
much les at night Things shoulder straps
are found reeng drunk and in places not it to Le
named. Proper discipline would correct AL these
evils; and then we could feel "A confidence that
the business of the military going ON we'll
Louisville Dtm0cTGt
Year: 1862

The indianapolis Daily American, prominent
Republican organ, in an article from which we
extract the following, advocates the abolition or
total disregard of the Constitution, and the proc
lamation Of martial law, which would necessarily
result in the assumption OF power by military
dictator Read:


The day is not slow in coming round in which
whether to do good or to hinder evil clear well
as lofty convictions and energetic volitions be-
come indispensable in Government. Plainly the
forms Of civil Government which are adopted to
times of domestic peace and concord are INSULT
cient for times of civil war, and the demand Of
such an hour is that clear and lofty convictions
and energetic votions are to assume the place of
the prescribed forms of law though administered
by good sense, moderation and ability.


We have tried moderation in this civil war for
sixteen months. Good sense and ability have
characterized the Administration. croakers TO the
contrary notwithstanding, assuming that the war
must be carried oh on conservative and constitu-
tional principles. But the time has come, in our
opinion, when lofty eoaUictions. rising far above
the conceptions of Constitution which no more
contemplated such a crisis than it contemplated
the disturbance Of the laws of gravitaton,
should be embodied in energetic UoliiOns. with or
without the forms Of law, and bearing down all
organized ard unorganized opposition. look only
TO the suppression oil that party which, disregard
ing all law or Constitution and even the laws Of
civilized warfare. is graphing our nation by the
throat intent only its destruction. Life rises
above conventional usages. Ii would be very
improper in times Of quiet 10 enter lady's cham
Der without the usual formalities, but ii her
house is on fire the knock at the door, which or
dinarily would he very gentle and conservative,
should be with Ak, energetic leaving apollo
gies and bushes to be made after the fire is ex-
tinguiShed and the family saved.


In short, We think the times demand Of Mr..
Lincoln some other acknowledged leader, such
lofty convictions as 70 declare the nation in life
and death struggle. aud TO take bold energet-
cally of every appearance that can save IL. Mar
tal law should be proclaimed at once over the
whole nation and every mans business should be
made subserve the great work OF saving the ma
ton. Elections should be indefinitely postponed
and every business, not essential 10 success in
war, should be suspended so far as il interferes
with devotion to the country. To this we must
come. Perhaps I'VE have not suffered enough
yet by our temporizing and conservative policy 70
make this policy acceptable, but We will ulti-
mately.
Year: 1862

The DRAFT.-The returns TO the Commissioner
from the several counties and the reports from
the War Department az to the condition of the
old regiments show that our State will only be
called upon for about six thousand more men TO
fll our quota OF troops The returns will be
published in full in few days, and in the mean
time that number will be considerably reduced.
as recruiting is still going. on. This even-six
thousand-wiIl make the per centage very light,
and the draft will not be so terrible after all. A
week ten days delay will Gil our quota with
out IL.
Year: 1862




In order that the People. the source Of power
in all constitutional governments. who sincerely
desire TO perpetuate the Union. as founded
and administered by our patriotic fathers. may
have the opportunity 10 condemn these unconsti-
tutional measures; TO express their sympathy aud
their determination 10 support the Administra-
ton in every legitimate effort to crush out trea-
son. "where'er il may rear its head" 70 defend
and maintain tho supremacy of the Constitution"
and to uphold the rights and institutions of all
the States unmpairei; to say to those in author
ity, the servants Of the people, what are the le-
gitimate aud appropriate means to put down this
rebellion; to condemn fraud and corruption and
all unconstitutional ilegitimate and unnecessary
measures calculated to weaken instead of strength
ening love aud respect for the Union; to re-
store wise, just, pure. equal and benefcent ad-
ministratiOn OF the Government such AS the peo-
ledesre; and TO renew the pledge made by the last
Democratic State Convention in behalf Of the
Democracy of Indiana, THAT we will sustain,
with all our energies. a war for the maintenance
of the Constitution. and of the integrity Of the
Union under The Constitution; but we are oppo-
sed toa war for the emancipation Of the negroes,
or the subjugation of the Southern States,' the
Democratic State Central Committee, now ask
them to assemble in mass convention.


All who desire to see the stars and the stripes
float over every inch of American soil in liberty
fraternity and equality all who insist that the
Government shall have fixed policy in the pros
ecuton of the war, known 70 the whole country;
all who sympithize with the sixty thousand sons
of Indiana who have volunteered and are in the
field to defend and maintain the Constitution
and the Union and who wish to see them reliev-
ed from their arduous duties and exposure of
health aud life in defense thereof, by prompt
suppression of the rebellion aud the restoration
of the Union not only in name but in essence;
all who wish to preserve constitutional liberty,
aud the integrity Of the Government under the
Constitution, are invited to attend the proposed
Convention and cooperate in the attainment of
these objects.


While the gallant and patriotic Union men of
Kentucky, and other border slave States, have
devoted their efforts to preserve the Government
as our fathers made il, will not the citizens of
Indiana aid, by their counsels and their vote 5
these patriotic citizens in repelng and rolling
back the tide Of Southern and Northern treason
to the Constitution and the UnonY For such
purpose we should assemble, and for such pur
pose we should, as we do. invite the co opera ion
of all good citizens.


Eminent speakers, true and tried patriots from
adjoining States, have been invited and may be
expected to address the Convention upon the
momentous issues of the day.


By order of the Central Committee.


GEORGE McOUAr. Chairman.
Year: 1862

haht of sef-abuse. To which is added observations
Female Diseases and other interesting matter of the ut
Importance the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts Of their physical ability
enter that Sent any address in sealed wrap
per, receipt Of ten cents or four stamps.


We devote entire time and attention to the treat
Of the various private diseases treated Of in pr-
report Our Dpensay the only Institution Of the
kind in America which has been tabshed by special
charter ana this fact should give it preference the
various quscs Of doubtful character TO be found in all
Year: 1862

In compliance with the generally expressed
wish of the Democracy OF Indiana, the true
friends of Constitutional Liberty, the Democratic
State Central Committee invite the people of
tions who desire to preserve the Constitution as
it is, and the Union as it was" to meet in
Year: 1862

An old, old, man, only waiting" for the angels
to call him home. In the evening of life with the
DAYS last glimmer of light falling around him. The
shadows of many years have fallen on his bent
form. His head is white with the frost of many
winters, and his eyes are dimmed from long use


"Only waiting" for the reapers to gather their
plentcous harvest home, the abundant harvest Of
many years Of usefulness, uprightness and godi-
ness. "Only waiting" to begin the new song; to
take the harp within his hand tuned to the praises
Of his Maker, TO feel the pressure of that crown
which only the "good and faithful servant mer-
its. bright winged angels haste ye hither with
the summons to call this weary earth wanderar
away to your home of glory. The trials of this
life will soon be forgotten. The tears of sorrow
wiped away. "Only waiting" till tn, sun goes
down that marks the closing of his earths pilgrim
age. Once he was young and enjoyed all the pleas
ures of youth, was welcomed in the circle Of gay
maidens, his giant intellect looked up to, his fine
form and manly bearing admired, his eloquent
words listened to with breathess interest, his pro
tecting care needed in the home circle, but now he
is old. The friends of his youth have passed
away and now alone, be is "only waiting, till the
angels open wide the mystic gate" "Tnl the
plcher Is broken AT the lounaln, ana the glory OF
that blissful kingdom floods his soul. Old age
with all its nfrmities cast aside and once to
enjoy perpetual youth Come quickly, white
winged messenger Of death, and gather this poor
withered form to your bosom and on the wings OF
faith, bear him 10 his "long home,' where he will
see face TO face his Savior; will walk the golden
streets surrounded by the friends of his youth,
where he will never more weary, his work all done
he viii "enter into the joy Of his Lord"


Z saas Comfy, O., 1862.
Year: 1862

Gen. Grant, as our readers are aware, has
written for publication q letter. wherein be says
of the battles on the Tennessee:


AS 70 the about being surprised nothing could be


more false the ereny h,d word where end when
they would attack could have been better prepared


We assure the General that whether he
was surprised or not. the public decidedly is.
Can he really mean that, if he had known that
his advance WAS 81 be attacked that fatal Sun
day morning. ne would have been himself so
far away as Savannah Can be mean that, If
be- had had notice of the time and manner OF
the Rebel attach, he would have had regi
lneut in hi, advance without cartridge among
them Can he mean that. had he anticipated
that attack, his advance division would have
been speedily cut to pieces and majority OF
IT,, with its commander, taken prisonersl Gen.
Grant has made a mistake in thus rushing into
print. He has already made such an official
report as he thought it, while the newspaper
report most promptly aud widely circulated
was written aud forwarded under ms Immediate
inspiration. He should have rested there, aud
let others manage biz defense.
Year: 1862

Tie World seems incapable of comprehend
ing the difference between discussing the state.
ments of a Journal or even repelling its asper.
sions, and dragging in the name of al indi.
vidual who is supposed to bo engaged in the
conduc. of such journal That difference,
however is abundanty clear to tho great mass
of mankind. The principles, the professions,
The honesty, the consistency of journal, are
legitimate subjects Of criticism; the habit Of
dragging tho name Of its presumed editor into
a controversy is mainly confined to semi-civil.
lied communities. 1t is vicious and mis-
chievous habit, which we have seldom been
tempted to follow, aud which wo are resolved
henceforth to discountenance. The World is a
1t is an affair which has never given us the
slightest concern, and with which the public
has no business.


That Journal says we have not retracted
what We formerly stated with regard to d re-
cent change in its political bearings. We have
not done 80, because We believe what we
stated was substantially true We believe
there has been recent change in the owner
ship of The World. and that said journal is
benceiorth to be conducted under the patron
ago and in the interest Of certain Democratic
magnates of our City. We believe The Brook.
iy" Eagle had nn inkliDg of the truth, and that
the future course of The World will prove that
The Eagle was not msiniormed and did not
mSlead its readers. The scurrility of The World
does not weaken our impression, for it seems
intended to cover the lack of precision and
circumstance in its denial. And therc--leav-
ing II TO tho exclusive enjoyment of its style
Of srgumentatiou-wo take leave Of tho subject.
Year: 1862

evidsnce of treason would be quite too sweep
iog-in fact, it would put too many Army
Officers in the category of actual or probable
traitors. We prefer to await further develop
inputs.
Year: 1862

"For arming the State, S350,0o0 has
been put at the disposal of the Governor.


I shall be happy to know
thar the time and place of the proposed
Congress will be agreeable to Mississippi


IF our movemement be seconded bv
Year: 1862

SAVING FOR OLD AGE No one denies
but what it is wise to make provision for
old age, but we are not all agreed as to
the kind of provision it is best to lay in.
Certainly we shall want little money,
for destitute old man is certainly sorry
sight, and suggests to every man the
suspicion that his life has been foolshly.
if not wickedly spent. Yes, save money
by all means. But an old man needs lust
that kind of strength which young men are
most apt to waste, Many foolish young
fellow will throw away, on holiday, a
certain amount of nervous energy, which
he will never feel the want of ill he is
seventy, aud then how much he will want
it 1t is curious, but true that bottle
OF champaign at twenty may intensity the
rheumatism at tEreescore 1t is fact,
that everlasting the eyes at fourteen nav
necessitate the aid of speetacles at eighty.
We advise our readers to be saving of
health for old age, for the maxim holds
good with regard to health as with money
waste not, want not. 1t is the greatest
mistake to suppose that any violation Of
the laws at health can escape its penalty
Nature forgives no sin, no error. She lets
off the offender for fly years, sometimes
but she catches lin at last and hrhicts
the punishment just when, just where, just
how be feels it most. Save up for old age,


but save more than money save the re
collection Of good deeds and innocent
pl asures-save pure thoughts. save friends
save love Save rich stores of that kind


of wealth which time cannot diminish, nor
death take away e-as .e.