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Year: 1861

Bound for the West.-The Richmond L. /.
Blues were mustered into service yesterday by
the Inspector General. During the day, this
old and favorte company had an accession of
some half-dozeD new members. They came
from Aqua Creek few days ago with 80 men,
rank and file We understand that they start
this morning for Lewisburg. thence to the
Northwestern portion of the State. Wherever
they may 90 we are sure that they will give
good account of themselves.
Year: 1861

Since the excitement attendant on the breaking
out OF hostlities has begun to subside the folly
OF the first impulses of the hour are becoming
more apparent. The first proposition was to raise
twelve regiments for the defense of the State of
Indiana alone, and bill to this effect we be-
lieve, passed the House of Representatives. This
would have constituted State force yearly as
large as the standing army of the United Statesi
The appropriations for the regular army for the
year ending June 80, 1860, amounted to Sl4, ,966.
o5f, or trifle less than fifteen millions of dol
lars. Had the ineonsiderate and hasty action of
the House been sustained by the Senate, how
would the people of Indiana been able to betr up
under the heavy taxation it would have entaleig
Strong efforts were made in the Senate to cut the
thing down to three regiments, and we believe it
was done at one time, but COMPROMISE was
finally effected ON the six regiments bill. Our
Senator invariably voted for the reduction, and
was against the scheme altogether.


The State Constitution provides that the Leg
islature shall not create any debt except in the
following cises "To meet casual deficits IN the
revenue; to pay the interest ON the State debt to
repe invasion, suppress insurrection. or. If hos
tilites be threatened, provide for the public de-
Tense" Under this clause a bill was passed in
crelsing the public debt TO two millions of dol
lars-and for what2 We have no insurrection
here The law for buying arms for the militia Of
the different counties certainly sufficient for
the public defense: and as 70 repeiling invasion.
tite Cincinnati Commercial. good Republican
authority says that "Soutern Indiana is IN about
as much danger of invasion as Northern Mime
sofa y There is truth in the sarcasm. So what
will we have gained with all our military display,
and what will we have to show in return for our
increased debt and axationi"-SulliUGn De1no
crQt
Year: 1861

We notice by the New York city Republican
papers, that the business of the coming session of
Congress has nearly all been arranged, SO that
there will be but little for the members to do but
to pass the bills maturel in advance for them.
The New York Commercial Advertiser, in a late
number, thus speaksb by the card


We learn from an authentic source in Wash
ington that the business for the extra session Of
Congress, to be convened on the Fourth of July.
will be so compactly arranged and presented to
them, that but a very short session will he re-
qure1 for it, dispatch. According to present ap-
pearances, almost a perfect unanimity will pre-
vail; the measures which have been taken, with
such happy combination of wisdom and vigor,
by the President and the Administration ger err
ally. will secure prompt and cordial approval hom
the people; an impetus will be given to the loyal
sentiment which, thank God, is so general. and
everything done that can be done 10 bring the war
TO speedy ard successful termination.
Year: 1861

We arc not inclined to criticise too closely
such acts BY the Government may be done for
the public safety, though exact precedent may
not he found for them in all cases, provided il
appear that the public safety smed to absolutely
demand the exercise of somewhat extraordinary
powers. Possibly when we shall know all about
the seizure OF the accumulated telegraphic dis
patches of the past twelve months at all the prn-
cipal telegraph offices in the loyal States-which
was done ON Monday last by order of the Gov
ernment-we can justify it. But at the present
moment il strikes US most unwarrantable
proceeding-without authority in law, dangerous
in its tendencies, and unnecessary for the public
safety. A. we'll. it appears to US, might the
Government seize all the letters passing through
the mails and hand them over to agents for ex-
animation to seize telegraphic dispatches.
But. until we are further enlightened, We will
forbelr comment upon the transaction, trusting
it may be explained to the satisfaction of the
country.-Detroit Free Press.
Year: 1861

The old proverb says that chickens will come
home to roOst." The American Government IS
now likely TO witness its verifcation Privateer-
ing smacks strongly of legalized robbery; and
yet, By the law of nations, it is unquestionably
legitimate. The commercial nations OF Europe,
have for years endeavored suppress the practice
and oyerrule the law OF nations by express
treaties. Partial success attended their efforts.
Treaties have been formed among themselves
abolishing the whole system. Nothing was
wanting 10 incorporate the provision into the law
of nations, but the persistent refusal of the United
States TO enter into the arrangement With an
immense mercantile marine force. capable of be-
ing speedily converted into a most destructive
element OF naval warfare, and thereby supplying
the deficiency of our small navy, our Govern
ment refused peremptorily to yield its advantage.
To have done so, would have been to sinh. our
country from first to a fourth class naval power
at single blow. Privateering has, in fact, been
= pet measure with our people from the begin
ming. If there WAS immortality in it, our national
selfishness completely gossed it over. Ifit wss
piracy, it was at least paving piracy to US. and
we hugged it to our bosoms it were national
institution.


Since. however, the tables are turned, and we
are likely in the present to suffer from the
depredat ons of privateers, those almost irTespon
sibe pests Of the ocean, we find the barometer
of our conscieaces take a sudden and spaSmodic
rise. We find no difficulty in discovering that il
is rank piracy. and talk as glibly of hanging a
privateer captain to the yard arm We would OF
taking mint julep. We even go so far to
notify the governments of Europe that we have
reconsidered matters. and are now willing to sign
that little matter of agreement talked of at Paris
a few years ago. Our English friends and brother
Abolitonists of the mother country are twitting
US in handsome style on sudden conversion
and the improvement of our eyesght. They
seem to think that this sudden influx of light upon
our conscences. under the stmuant of interest
may perhaps in some measure Offset their OWL
very manifest weakening in the moral knees on
the slavery question, in the absence of the regu
lar cotton supply. How things do change in this
world The lease being altered, alters the case
amazingly,-(Aicdg0 Times.
Year: 1861

bricks, we're adopted by committee appointed
for the purpose at previous meeting of the bar:


Resolred, That the members Of this bar and the OIL
Of this Court have heard with deep regret of the
DEATH on The 4th day of April last, of the Hon. John
Mclean ae OF the Associate Justices Of the Supreme
Court Of tue United States, and Presiding Judge Of this
Court


Resored, That the highest veneration for
the memory Of Judge Mclean juriSt a man, and a
patriot. As jurist he learned Judge dignified,
impartial and aborous in private life pure and upright,
and citizen his devotion his country
bated.


Resokred That Thomas A. Hendricks communicate the
proceedings Of this meeting the Circuit Court, in
session. and respectfully ask in the Of this meeting,
that they be inserted among its records.


HeSOtred, That the Chairman of this meeting transmit
copy to the family of the deceased and them OF
our coincidence account of the loss they have sus-
tanned.
Year: 1861

DEAR PLAIN DEALER:-Gen Gree
ly's brief but eventful campaign is


over. 1t began gloriously and ended
in run-Bulps Run, I think they
call 1t. 1t was pretty big bull, any
how, and a mighty sight bigger run,
I saw it all from my balloon and was SO
mortified that I threw my ballast over.
Year: 1861

the death and burial of that land whose
birth I have just chronicled. They
that 60 down to the sea in ships, and
do business in the great waters; those
see the works of the Lord, and his
wonders in the Deep
Year: 1861

the attack and were retiring from the field in dis


order, and not until found it utterly impossible


TO rally them to another charge, that L reluet-
| sntly acceeded to retreat, which was sounded
| bT Col Townsend and Immediately taken up by
| Col. Duryea.


Much has been said about MY placing two New


York regiments under a CALLING fire, and holding
them there without orders for more than an hour.
In regard to this, have to say, that when our
men were retiring from the field the First and
Second New York regiments, sent as REIN
forcements, arrived. l Immediately ordered them
to form in line of battle TO protect the retiring
regiments until they could pick up and bring of
their dead and wounded Had not done this our
loss must have been much greater, as the enemy
were evidently preparing to follow. 1t may be
well to mention that while these two regiments
were holding this position, their entire loss did
did not exceed two men killed and wounded.


No greater benefit could have been derived to
cur arms had we taken the battery at Big Bethel,
for to have held the position would have seriously
embarrassed US, If indeed, it would not have been
an utter impossibility And were neither pre-
pared, nor of sufficient force to proceed to attack
Yorktown, l regard it a very ill-adVsed adven-
ture at best, apparently without any o,her object
than to try the calibre Of the enemy, which, un
der the circumstances was hardly warranted


After the battle had taken place, and public
opinion had fastened on me the appTobrium Of the
defeat, | applied for Court of Inquiry, tn at
the facts might be set Alright and the blame, il
there was any, rest on the proper officer. In an
swer TO my application nay, my demand, / re-
ceived but one reply, that Court of Inquiry
would reveal fartoo much that wouldinjure theserv
ice. | submit the above facts tea just community,
not for my justification alone but that the public
may the better understand and judge of an aiflir
about which many false statements have been
made. E. W PIERCE.


Freetown Mass. Aug. Sd, 1861.
Year: 1861

\ BRAVE Ma y TEG HANDS OF EEBELs.-
An intercepted l-tfer written by rebel at
one of the forts opposite Plckens to friend


in the Gulf States gives the following ac-
count


We had some little excitement at the


Fort last night and this morning, caused by
the arrival among us OF a man from PIcSens.
1t seems that he was bathing on his side OF
the channel, a mile and threo-eighths distant
from here, and he swan beyond his depth.
Both wind and tide being against HIM he
came over to us, and threw himself upon the


mercy of the commander, Major Gregory,
who, we think. treated him very badly.
a. lie appeared to be noble fellow. " hen
asked whether he was a dcserter. be replied, ,
Ne, sir, am a gentltman' Major Greg
ory tried to get some Information from him
as l, CARDS the state Of defence in which
Pickens was, but he refused to give any,


upon which Gregory ordered hImtO be gagged
-horrible-and sent to Barrancas prison
This may be the rule Of war, but may Heaven
deliver us from ever maltreating Il helpless
foe.


The Madison Rifles consulted about the


propriety of suffering the order to be car
ried out, but they were advised by their own


officers not to interfere; that if they did they
should be punished for mutiny; besides


thew did not know the true real cause of the
treatment. -
IS Ii o'cIock.-Just returned from small
croup Of friends who were discussing anima-
tedly the question whether or not the pris-
oner was treated justly. They came to the
conclusion that he was not only treated un-


Justly but cruelty. and they have determined
to report the commander of the Fort to


headquarters What good it will do we can
| not tell. But such acts of unkindness


should not be left unnotlced. | think that


General Bragg will express his indignation


Mt the bad manner in which the prisoner


was treated, and will, if possible, redress the
| injury.


:" / admire the prisoner. lie seemed to
| feel no fear of foes or death. When clothes


were given him, he said that if he ever lived


to get back he would return their equivalent
| in money. When told that he would be


shot if he did not answer the questions put


to him, he told Gregory to shoot if he chose;


that one death was all soldier could die


At one time be was highly insulted at the


treatment, and even prepared to spit on the


insolent man VINO dared to try to torce him
| to betray his friends. Such men are rarely


found, and when they are should command
, respect even from their eneuiies.
Year: 1861

We are glad to be able to announce the safety,
though not the health or freedom, of Captain
JoHN T. DREw of Co. G., 2i Regiment, re.
ported missing since the Battle at Bull Run.
A letter (Which we have been permitted to
see) was received from him Saturday, dated
at Richmond, "a. July 10Th where he is held
as prisoner of war. He states that he was
placed IN an ambulance by some of the sold
iers on the retreat, and was oyertaken by the
rebel cavalry. He wrote from the sick bed
to which be was still confined, and said that
he had kind physician and was in charge
OF gentlemanly officer.
Year: 1861

Gen. Mcdowell official report of the Bull
Run battle, July 2lst, is too long for us to
insert entire. a large part of it relating to
the disposition and movements of the bodies
of troops engaged could not be clearly ap-
pretended without a particular map of the
grounds. We give below extracts from it,on
points Of chief interest -


TIE divisions we're ordered to march at half
past two o'clock A. NJ, so as to arrive on the
ground early in the day, and thus avoid the heat
which is to be expected at this season. There was
delay in the first division getting out Of its camp
on the road and the other divisions were in conse-
quence between two and three hours behind the
time appointed-a great misfortune, events
turned out.
Year: 1861

On Monday Mr.. Benjamin Chew, of German
town, applied to Judge Ludlow for an injunction
to prevent Senator Mason from taking funds out
of any estate in which be is interested, located In
the Twenty second ward, in this county In asking
for the order Mr. Chew said "I apply to your
honor for an order to prevent James NJ Mason
from taking out of the jurisdiction of the Court
funds which the Trustees have invested under the
order of the Orphans Court Already very
large sum has been taken out of the state by that
very remarkable traitor, and have no prospect
of ever getting retribution if the balance oil tne
funds is taken away" Judge Ludlow suggested
that citation might issue, and notice could oe
mada hv nublieation. Senator Mason has ten day
in which to appear and answer. Mr. Chew anu
NJ Mason are brothers-in-law.
Year: 1861

COUNTERFEIT FIvEs AND TENs-On the
Prescott Bank Of Lowell. Mass, were dis
covered in circulation ia Troy on Friday.
How much was put into the market is not
known, but the Banks there all have more or
less of it. The counterfeit is very dangerous
one, and would deceive any but experts.
Year: 1861

This convention met at Auburn on Satur-
day last. There was not very large attend,
ance but those who attended appeared san.
gune rs to the success OF the ticket present.
ed for the approval OF the people Of the
county. In ouy capacity as an independ-
ent journalist it is not expected that va
should give "A blind support to any party.
but as so the nominees Of this party, which


is published in another column, we can SAY
that the gentleman selected by this party
to represen, The -ople in the Senate is in
every way tully capable and worthy OF .hs
high and m. ortant position to which he
has aspired, being sound to the core on the
important issue made to sustain the Union
of the States unlmpaired Those acquaint


ed with Mr. Mcdonald need not be told this,
those unacquanled with him have but 10
know him to find out his qualities as u gen


,Ienan worthy of the confidence and sup


port of coed and loyal men. The balance
of the nominees on this ticket are inen long
known to the citizens OF our county as good
law abiding people. We are speaking of
the candidates in their relation rs men and
citizens, not rs politicians, and are happy to
be able to say that they are worthy the con.
f'lence Of the citizens of this county in the
trying times in which we live, as men de
voted to the welfare of the Union, under ihe
conpac: formed by men whose sole a;ahi.
ton was the ameioration Of the oNpresRed
OF all lands and who pledged all that WAS
sacred for the liberation of the thirteen
States from the rule Of despotsm and ".
rannv. Dutch Fiat Enquirer.
Year: 1861

SLAVERY AND WORKING Men. - " tite
working men are asked to counteAance
slavery because it is species Of labor which
does not come in conflict with their interests,
being almost exclusively confined to the pro-
duction of sugar, rice and cotton. Strangely
enough, Ao.eyer, we ind that the chiSairy
are much exercised for fear Lincoln admin
istration will discourage slavery in the navy
yards and forts; and demand, as one OF their
conces ms. hat the institution shall not be
il .arfered with IN this respect. White labor
ers may rot be able to successfully cultivate
cotton under tropical SUE, but it is not pre-
tended that there is any portion Of the United
States where TIE white mechanic cannot labor
at his craft. Hence, for the sake of the
mechanic, we hope to see slave labor driven
from the public works, and tole'at only
where it does not come in conflict with the
free American working lnen.
Year: 1861

eY. The fourth article of the Crittenden
amendment secures the right of transit for
slave merchandise through the free States.
The intention and effect OF this provision is
to fan.liarize the North with slavery, and
compel the people Of the North to enforce the
harbarous slave code, by which men are held
in bondage. Under its operations, the city
of New York will become the most extensive
dcnot of slaves in the universe. Slave com


mission houses and slave pens would flourish
there under the protection Of the Constitution
Of the United States.
Year: 1861

Cool TREAsoN.-We learn from the Troy
Arena that contractor and agent of the State
of South Carolina is now stopping at the Troy
House, having contracted with West Troy
firm for the manufacture Of large number
of cannon, to be used in the revolution against
the Government of the United States. The
same contractors are said to be manufacturing
bomb shells for the South, and firm in
Hudson is said to have similar contract.
No other Government would allow 'aid and
comfort" to be thus furnished rebelious
States.
Year: 1861

PRINCE NApoLEoN's REPORT - We
have seen private letter from gentle
man who knows of what he writes, which
says "that the Prince Napoleon, since his
return from America, makes no disguis.
in expressing both in public and in private
his decided opinion that the North il not
only abundantly able TO whip the slave
holders, but that it will do It, and ough.
to do il, and the sooner the better. From
the general course Of the press for. the last
fortnight, it is easy to see that all France
Ii reaching the same conclusion
Year: 1861

No REPORT In consequence Of the
storm we had no report yesterday, except
in the morning. This was the more ag-
gravating as the morning report announ-
ced the arrival of steamer from Port
Royal. Ii We get repor. this morning
and the news is of sufficient importance,
we will issue an extra.
Year: 1861

The Charleston Mercury is journal
with which we have SO seldom the felicity
Of agreeing that we take special delight in
quoting aud endorsing its remark on the
taking of Beaufort: "It is better for South
Carolina to be the cemetery of freemen than
the home of slaves" The negroes about
Beaufort seem to have similar notion.
Year: 1861

CoNTRADAND ARTIcLEs.-We.are informed by a
druggist in this city, that he lately received lot
of packages containing drugs from New York
all of which were opened on the way, and their
contents mnutely scrutinized-so fearful are the
Powers that be, that warike instruments will
reach any Southern city. The merchant in New
York from whom our druggist purchased his sup
plies refused to send him small lot of turpentine
and expressed his regret that it was impossible for
him to do so. Turpentne, being considered as naval
stores, would not be permitted by the Custom
mouse officers to pass. The New York merchant
IN letter to druggist, says his sympathies
win the South, but owing to the Reign of Terror
existing there it would be dangerous to give
preston to these sentiments at present Wheeling
Union, AprR24.
Year: 1861

The committee appointed to examine the Danish
proposals respecting the budget had presented its
report IN the Estates This report states that no
budget had in reality been submitted to the Es
tates by the government. The Estates have, there.
fore, no opportunity of examining the budget. In
stead of the right of voting the budget the right of
giving an opinion only upon the budget has been
There is no prospect of any result being obtained
by ,such an expression of opinion. The Estates
could not on account of this valueless concession
renounce the claims of the Federal Diet, and can
ncatIOn reSnectinp the hndnat
Year: 1861

The Charleston papers of Tuesday last, received
ria Norfolk, say that the news from Baltimore was
received with the greatest enthusiasm and JOY The
utmost willingness and anxiety was expressed to
come to our aid at once Several regiments and
companies were starting for Virginia or here if
necessary
Year: 1861

DIRECT Acting STEAM CRANEs.-An ingenious di-
rect acting steam crane has been constructed, in
the arrangement of which the wire rope is attached
to the piston in a steam cylinder placed underneath
the ground, and the pressure of steam in the CYL
inder against the piston elevates the bucket The
crane can turn freely in any direction, and is as
may also be placed in other positions, so that for
convenience the arrangement is believed to be very
much superior to the majority of steam cranes now
In use, which employ steam engine and working
apparatus. Compared with the hydraulic crane,
from experiments made with both, it seems that,
the water pressure being fifty pounds and costing
fourteen cents per one thousand gallons, the cost
of such crane two dollars per hour; while
this improved steam crane, using steam at a pres
sure of tbirty-hve pounds and coal at five dollars
ton, woulo cost but twenty cents hour
Year: 1861

JouRNEYMEN AND APPRENTICEs.-Therei is list of
rules extant which were drawn up for the regula-
tion of the servants of Queen Elizabeth For most
offences fine of one penny was imposed. One
crime, however, was visited with the penalty of
four pence, great sum in age when servants
wages were only a few shillings year. This seri-
Gus fine of four pence was exacted of every man
who should utter an oath, any indecent word,
in the hearing of boy. A rule like this might
well be inforced in every shop and store where men
and boys work together; and if fine is deemed
improper, the public opinion of the shop should en-
force the rule. Journeymen owe duties to appren-
tces, and clerks to errand boys. If men are will
ling to corrupt one another they should, at least,
afford decent example to the young. man, in
deed, should regard himself kind of exam plar
to all the boys in the world, and behave as such
in the presence of BOYS