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Year: 1862

AUBURN, Sept. 7th, 1862.


EDS. STATESMAN :-Agreeably to promise I
now comply with your request | arrived at this
city on the evening of the Sd inst and found an
almost miraculous change had taken place during
my absence. They are building here very rapid
ly The town is nearly one mile in length and
quite an amount of business is done for place of
its age. There is more whisIey drank here than
would float common sized schooner, while the
traders fail to bring in the staff of life in suf
fcient quantities to warrant plentiful supply for
the winters use of those who calculate to remain
here. Unless some more heavy trader takes hold
of that branch of speculation. there will undoubt
edly be great deal Of suffering among the peo-
pie who remain here, as the present market does
not supply all the miners, let alone the mammoth
emigration that is daily arriving. They are COM
ing in by the hundreds, and report thousands on
the road some nearly and quite destitute of liv-
ing and clothing necessaries. Those who invest
and ship provisions to this point can't help doing
well. 1t is very surprising that people rush in
here as they do for the mines are nearly all dried
up. The scarcity of water in these mining local
tiles is a great drawback to mining interests but
the whole country prospects so well that the mi
ners all have faith enough to stick by their claims
until water is obtained by bitches, or until the
spring rains supply the deficiency. | think that
this country will surpass the other mining districts
on the Pacific coast when fully developed. New
diggings are coming to light every day. | can
not tell the extent Of the mineral lands, but as
far as heard from nearly one hundred miles
square, which have been prospected and found
TO contain more or less gold.


There is quite an extensive domestic circle out
here-a good many men with their families, some
from Oregon and some from California while
hundreds are daily coming in from the Atlantic
States. There is also several ladies of pave
here-one or two from your city. There are five
hotels, eight or ten saloons, six backsmith-shops,
two boot and shoe Shops sash and carpenter
shop, two bakeries, eight stores six butcher shops,
dance house, &C., &c.


l will now ask a few questions-one is, what
has become Of little Billy Barnhart; and what
has he done with the amount of appropriation
for the improvement of the road across the Blue
mountains? Somebody must know all about it.
Perhaps twenty-five or fifty dollars of the amount
has been expended in moving few rocks out on
the Grand Ronde hill. Can it be possible that
five thousand dollars has been expended on this
road If so, Uncle Sam has been defrauded-
the people, miners and farmers, have been de-
trauded also, because we expected something
would be done for the improvement and opening
of an easy and accessible thoroughfare by which
to advance our commerce with the lower country.
There is certainly a screw loose somewhere.


More anon. CANTINE.
Year: 1862

BRIDGE Across MILL CREEK.-We
learn that the City Council will mmedi-
ately let the contract for the building of
the bridge across Mill Creek, sufficient
funds having been subscribed, in addition
to the appropriation by the city, to com
plete it. This work should be completed
as soon as possible, as the season is fast APP
preaching when, with snow upon the noun
tains and rain in the valleys, we may at
any time have floods similar to those of
last fall and winter
Year: 1862

low on. This point. Bowling
Green, is the head of navigation
on Barren River, but Barren
River IS little more than q dry
branch now.


o, for a rise in this and the
Cumberland


Yours truly,


GEO. o. JOBES.
Year: 1862

0s An attorney before a
bench of Magistrates short
time ago, told the bench with
great gravity, that he had two
witnesses in behalf of his client,
and they would be sure to speak
the truth, for he had no opportu-
nity to communicate with them.
Year: 1862

compromise with the rebels at any saeri-
flee of national honor, cease their mournful
over the failure before Richmond,
stop their wrangliug about who is to
blame, and set themselves zealously, as
whatever damage may be done. Such a
course will be much more patriotic, as well
as sensible and manly.
Year: 1862

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Year: 1862




WHEREAS THE UNDERSIGNED HAS BEEN INFORMED on


good authority that great regularty exists in the taking
and killing of the wild cattle the mountains on Hawaii be-
and the Government by parties who
pretend claim right under bills of sale from His Maj
Government and whereas from the nature Of
the country it almost impossible place
of His Majesty and of the Govern
all parties having legal claims the said
have already had time sufficient they have used
due diligence to remove the same


therefore, undersigned hereby gives notice to all
purchased wild cattle running the mountains Ha
the h day of January 1851 remove the
already before the 1s day of May next
which time parties taking wild cattle viii be prosecuted


Interior Office, L. KAMEHAMEHA.


Ian "a 1883 4S-f
Year: 1862

DEATH OF Mrs. JEwErr.-With painful
emotions our citizens, on Thursday, received
intelligence of the death of Mrs Elizabeth f.
Jewett, wife of the Collector of this port.
Very few persons were aware that she was un-
well. Her death was quite sudden, she having
been confined to the sick room but for about
one week


In the death of this estimable lady the whole
community suffers, for she has always been
foremost in works of benevolence and kind
ness. In her efforts to ameliorate the condi-
tion Of our soldiers who have gone to the field
OF battle, she had absolutely overtasked her.
SELF The Ladies' Aid Association will miss
her more, perhaps, than they would any other
one from their ranks, for she was always ready
TO do and perform any task which would add
to the comfort of our soldiers, no matter what
it was. Her visits to the sick in the hospitals
were frequent, and everything she could do to
alleviate pain and suffering was not wanting.
Her amabe and Christian spirit animated her
to deeds of kindness to her fellow-creatures
and multitudes viii mourn her loss


Mrs. Jewett was daughter of the late Chas.
Fox, Esq. She died in the midst of her use
fulness at the age of 81 years. On Thanks
giving Day, when the hearts of millions were
lifted up to God with gratitude, she departed
to spend, as we trust, an eternity of thanksgiv-
ing in brighter realms above. The afflicted
family of the deceased will have the sympathy
of the whole community
Year: 1862

CoLLIsIoS.-British Schooner George. of
and from Nova Scotia, with plaster, for this
port, about six o'clock Thursday evening, ten
miles east of Boon Island Light was run into
by the schooner Alexandria, from Boston for
this port. The George was injured so badly
that she sunk in little over an hour after she
was struck. She had eight passengers and a
crew of five men. They were all taken off by
the Alexandria and arrived here yesterday.
They lost every thing except the clothing they
had on
Year: 1862

gB-The Newburgh IN. " Daily journal
has been discontinued on account of the rise
in the cost of paper and ink. The Poughkeep-
sic Press says ''f there be no abatement in the
price of paper soon, the publishers themselves
will be in condition to be converted into
pulp"
Year: 1862

LARCENY OF MoNEY.-Daniel Ward was
called upon Wednesday evening to stand as
godfather to child of Mrs. Elizabeth Dona-
hue. After the ceremony the parties had a
supper and good time at the house of Mrs.
ID. The lady fell asleep in one chair, with the
baby in her arms, and Ward fell asleep in
another Thursday morning, on waking up,
Mrs. Donahue missed $40 from her purse
that is between her stocking and leg. Sus-
pecting that Ward had stolen it, as he had seen
her take money from that recepticle, she set
Deputy Marshal Head and officer Burr in pur-
suit of him. They found Ward and found the
stolen money! $50 and two $40 bills-upon
him. He was locked up to avail, the action of
the grand Jury
Year: 1862

WEsLEYs WAR TABLEAUx, continues to
attract crowded houses at Deering Hall. Two
entertainments will be given to day, this after
noon at and this evening at 1-2 o'clock.
The great success which characterize the rep
reservations of these beautiful paintings, be-
speak their high merit, without any further en-
comium on our part, and the public of Port
land seem fully to realize the fact that they
have good entertainment afforded to them.
by the large crowds which assemble every ev-
ening to witness it. The excitement and
eagerness with which the audience gaze upon
these scenes as they glide along show how
they appeal to the hearts and sentiments Of
the great masses OF the people.


This exhibition will close on Monday evening
next, and we advise all to visit without delay.
Year: 1862

Some of the Monitors crew have gone
tn New York from Washington, where
their vessel is lying up for repairs. They
give a very fair account Of the cruise and
while expressing a desire that they could
be in a less tight place than the lower deck
during an engagement, they deny that it
is impossible to breathe" there, as has been
stated. They also say that there is moth
ing serious the matter with the Monitor
nothing, in fact, which connot be remedied
in short time.


The United States steam frigate Roanoke,
one Of the two frigates Of that class in the
Navy, is now nearly ready for active ser
vice, and will probably be reported for her
officers and men before the 10th of Novem-
Der. The Roanoke is covered from stem
to stern with iron armor put on in the best
manner. She will be the most formidable
AZ all our mail vessels, except perhaps,
the Puritan, Dictator and Dunderberg, and
can bring q force against an opposing caaft
equal TO that Of two or three Monitors. The
floor is now being laid and will soon be
completed The ordnance authorities are
preparing her guns, the calibre Of which
it is not deemed advisable to publish. The
Roanoke and the Ironsides are the tive iron
clad frigates at present in the Navy.
Year: 1862

GEN. RoUssEAU.-One who was in the
Perryville battle has given us a glowing
description of the bearing of Gen. Rousseau
upon the field. Gen RS corps, it is we'll
known, bore the brunt of the terrible fight
ing of the bloody day, and the eyes of our
informant were fixed upon the General
when occupying position where the bull
lets were hurtling all around him like a
horizontal hail-storm, ne raised his good
beaver upon the point Of his sword and
waved it with q ringing hurrah as an en-
couragment TO his brave and enthusiastic
followers, thus making himself most con-
spicuous mark for the rebel troops. All
expected, each moment, to see his tall and
manly form go down amid the general car
mage, but he received no wound that di-
verted his thoughts for even one moment
from the battle.-LoiisUiIl Journal.
Year: 1862

A special TO the New York Evening" Post
dated Washington l2th says that the President
this morning sent for the Slave State members
Of Congress and had an important interview
with them. He urged upon them his plan Of
gradual emancipation and limited strongly that
patton would come under less pleasant circum-
stances. fei tt
Year: 1862

An extensive salt mine has been dis
covered in franklin parish. Louisiana,
about nine miles from New Iberia, near
the Bayou Teche The salt is taken out
Of the mine in lumbs Of two hundred
pounds, raised by an ordinary windlass.
We were shown some of the salt last
Saturday. 1t has every quality necessary,
and We are assured that the mine, proper
ly worked, would supply a. once the
whole Southern Confederacy. doubt
full The owner is now charging at the
mines four and half cents per pound,
which is an extrayagant price, consider
ing the extent Of the product.
Year: 1862




To the Mayor and Gentlemen Of the City


Council Of New Orleans -
In the report Of your official action, pub
li,hed in the be Of the 10Th inst, find the
lJllowing extracted resolutions, with the ac-
ton Of pan, Of your body thereon, VIZ -


The following preamble and resolution, offered
bv Mr. stith, we're read twice and adopted


Whereas it has come 10 the knowledge Of this
Council that. for the lrst time in the history Of
this city, a large feet Of the navy Of France is
about to visit New Orleans-of which feet the
Catinet, now IN our port, is the pioneer-ths
Council, bearing in grateful remembrance the
many ties Of amity and COED feeling which unite
the people Of this city with those Of France, 10
whose paternal protection New Orleans owes its
foundation and eirly prosperity, and 70 whom it
is especially grateful for the Jealousy with which,
in the secession Of the state it guaranteed all tue
rights Of property, person and religious freedom
OF its citizens


BE it resolved, that the freedom and hOspitsIi-
ties Of the city OF New Orleans be rendered
through the Commander Of the Catinet 70 the
French naval fleet during its so journ in port;
and that a committee Of FIVE Of this Council be
appointed with the Mayor, to make such tender
and such other arrangements may be necessary
70 give eject to the same.


This action is an insult, as well TO the Uni-
ted States as TO the friendly and powerful na-
tion towards whose officers it is directed. The
offer Of the freedom OF a captured city by the
captiyes would merit letters patent for It's
novelty, were there not doubts Of its useful
ness as an invention. The tender Of Its hos
pitalities by a government to which police
duties and sanitary regulations only are en-
trusted, is simply an invitation TO the Gala
boose or the hospital. The United States
authorities are the only ones here capable of
dealing with amicaDle or unamicable nations,
and will see to it that such acts OF courtesy
or assistance are extended to any armed vessel
Of the Emperor Of France. as shall testify the
national, traditional and hereditary feelings
Of grateful remembrance with which the
United States government and people aPpre-
ciate the early aid OF France, and her many
acts Of friendly regard, shown upon so many
national and fitting occasions.


The action Of the City Council in this be
half must be revised. Respectfully,


B. F. BUTLER,


Maj. Gen, Commanding.
Year: 1862

y LOUISIANA CONGRESSMAN STILL FOE The
UNION. An officer of the Massachusetts, 3lst
writes from New Orleans as follows.


Last night the officer Of the guard at the
St. Charles was accosted by a gentleman
whom he found to be BoulignY, one Of the
last Representatives whom Louisiana sent to
Congress, and who held out for the Union
long after his State secede.- Since that time
that nan has fought no less thGa ssrea dusls-
nearly one a month-solely on account
of his Union sentiments. lie is now a MANNED
man, his left hand shattered aud left arm pa
ralyzed, and one or both of his feet injured.
That is literally standing up for the Union,
and he says he is still as strong a Union
man as ever All honor to him and all like
him May they be many"
Year: 1862

A certain school of politicians measure a
man's loyalty by party standard. They have
come to the conclusion that Carlisle, Of Vir.
ginia, 10 q rebel, and not to be trusted. be
cauee he went to Indianapolis and there de.
nounced with energy the party schemes that
faction are striving, by direct and Indirect
means, to foist upon the country The world
will judge between them and Carlisle. They
are against this rebellion, because 1t is re-
bellion against their party domination. Their
party pride is mortally offended as It, For
party's cake they are Union men. Il would
be extraordinary If they did not support
President of their own selection In his efforts
to put down rebellion directed especially at
them and their party.


ACsrliele, on the contrary, was member of
the Convention, where he stood, like hero.
for the Union, In spite of party and sectional
prejudice. orerruled in the Convention, he
vent home and raised the old standard in
defiance Of the conspiracy in bis State. Not
only did he oppose Secession and Disunion,
but be deRed the revolutionary taror of his
State, and siaked his political fortunes and
even his life upon the issue. He has cup
ported an administration to which he was
utterly opposed, and whose party programme
he despsed, 10 putting down this rebellion. -
In his zeal for the Uni0n and the supremacy
Of the Constitution and the laws, he has not
faltered. In this patriotic cause be resisted the
temper of his own section, aud sacrificed his
party feelings upon the altar oil his county,
And he not Union man Demagogues, who
have up to this time shown in all their acts on
ly zeal for party, call Carlisle traitor! Car
Isle has earned the right to speak for the coun.
try without being suspected. He is ON infinite
ly better Union man than bis libelers, and bis
tory will go write him down. He was faithful
amongst the faitbless He stemmed the tide
whilst his slanderers aoated With 1t. When
they give such proofs of fidelity as be has given,
they will have earned the right to criticse other
people, and the country will listen to them with
respect at least If not with appreciation. When
tried, as he has been, they will be able to ap-
preciate what patriotism is.


As 1t 10, we cannot know where they would
have stood If this rebellion had been gotten up
In their section against ouIs, and they had been
called upon to sacrifice their party prejudices
to save the country. History tells US of q re-
belllon In their section against what they called
the Virginia Government, and the patriots then
were few and far between. Change the names,
and the slang Of New England rebels in lSl4s
now repeated In the South There are few in
New England, noble exceptions, who, like Car
Isle, denounced the treason of their own party
and section; but they were comparatively few,
and history has done them justice, as 1t will do
justice to Carlisle.
Year: 1862

Theselection Of James R. Morris, of Monroe,
as the candidate for Congress, for this district,
was just as We desired Mr. Morris is not only
the man for the place, but the man for the times,
at all times In favor of vigorous prosecution
OF the war for the suppression of the rebellion,
and at the same time the faithful and tried re
preventative of the people No man has more
faithfully discharged the duties of representa-
tive, no man has been moro devoted to the In
terests of the Union than he. His nomination
at this time is one in every way "eminently fit
to be made ."--McC ConnelsuuIs Enouiger.
Year: 1862

THE C0SPisCArION BiLL.--Various reporti
we're current yesterday in relation 10 this bin
involving the action Of the President Some
seem to think he will suggest q modification
But We know nothing Of their truth. We think
however, that whatever may be done, 1t will
not preclude, before the session closes, Ne
enactment Of some auch measure as that uow
under Executive consideration.
Year: 1862

An ambitious party Of juvenile Philadel-
phians were recently serenading pretty
daughter of wealthy Quaker. They had
sung the above popular air. for about half
an hour, when window was raised, and
nignt-cap surrounding an elderly face ap-
peared. Presently in measured phrases the
old gentleman proceeded to say. My 6ddling
young friends this is not fit hour to
sing songs and play upon Instruments to
the disturbances of weary people. Yeex-
press the wish that ye we're in Dixie. and
L must say that 1 and my daughter Es-5
ther earnestly wish the same. But if Dix
lie is distant place l would advise ye to
move on. or You will not be in Dixie until
4 late hour,' aud the sash wRt down with
a bang. q
Year: 1862

A PARAGRAPH FROM GOETHE.-Goethc
has written few passages more beautiful.
than the following; st


The year is going away like the sound
OF bells The winds pass over the stubble
and find nothing to move only thercd ber-
ries of that slender tree, which seems as
though they would fain remind Us of some
thing cheerful and the measured beat of
the tbresher's fail calls up the thought that,
in the dry and falling car lies 50 much.
a0uriShment and life
Year: 1862

What stupenduous work free nation
has accomplished in seven months time
for its own defense! Remembering that
in April last We had only torty-taco vessels
and five hundred and fifty guns in our
navy. and a scattered land force of about.
sixteen thousand men, look at the National
inventory at the present time, as given in
the official documents We have published:
Year: 1862

ALBANY, March I, 1862.
The bill TO provide for tho public defence taken up
as the special order


Tho feature of the discussion the bill the speach
of Mr. ROYAL PHEps of Now York. who spoke in opposi
ton to tho BILL First, the ground that the United
States government had already appropriated largo
amount Of money for the very purposes contemplated by
the b and second that the letter of Secretary Seward
inviting tho States advance money for the defence
the coast and borders written before thcso appro.
prations were made lie further objected 20 tho bill
bccauso thoTc was no provision made in u for con.
currcncc with the advice OF tho United States.
In erecting foracations tho scientific commissioners
under the bill should at least be officers Of The engineer
corps Of the United states. lie read from tho am mi
appropriated by tho recent act Of Congress 10 show hat
we have agoveinucn looking ont Tor the defence Of tho
people ol the States. This was powerful reason why We
should not rush this bill or como ia conflict with the