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Year: 1862

Gov. GRAHAM AND THE CoNscRIPT LAw.-Wehear
that Gov. Graham, who is candidate for the Senate
in Orange County, denounces the conscript law as
unconstitutional. What wonder is it that conscripts
are deserting in scorese If things come to such
pass as to make the shooting of deserting conscrpts
necessary, Gov. Graham, and such as he, may thank
themselves for it.-Register.


Wehave had noreport, and we presume the Register
has had none of Gov. Graham's speeches in Orange.
But we take it for granted, as even the Register
should have done, that Gov. Graham has said moth
ing to discourage the conscrpts or to retard the
prosecution of the war. In discussing public af
fairs, and war affairs, Gov. Graham has no doubt
stated incidentally what every believes, that the
conscript law is unconstitutional; but he has made
this the basis for urging all good citizens, the con-
scripts included to obey the lao it exists and to
stand by the flag of the country. If the conscrpts
are "deserting in scores" the Register states the
blame for it does not rest on Gov. Graham. The
conscript law has been wretchedly executed by the
officer or officers in charge Of the camp near this
place; and in opinion nine tenths of the deser-
tions referred to to be traced to this source
But is it true that the conscrpts are DESERVING in
scores I" The Register says it is. If zee had said
as much We should have been charged with giving
aid and comfort to the enemy but the Register and
its faction would do or say any thing to accomplish
their party ends.


There is no truer man in the Confederate States
than Gov Graham The press or the man who even
intimates to the contrary is guilty of gross calumny
and fIsehood. The people of Orange are also true,
and they will show their confidence in Gov. Gra-
ham by electing him to the Senate without opposi-
ton. The toothless viper Of the Register gnaws
this file in vain.


The Standard is the only paper in this place. and
perhaps in the State which has appealed to the con-
scripts to submit to their privatons and to stand by
the flag; and yet the Register after reading our ar
tclc goes to work to dstort and pervert it. and to
produce the impression that we have caused the
scripts to desert. If the Editor had possessed one
spark of liberalty or patriotism, he would have
copied the whole of our article and commended the
spirit which pervades it
Year: 1862




Holden must be put down at all Aasards" SAYS
adignitary who is closely connected with Gov CLARK:
We will see about that Mr.. Dignitary. This is a
'ree country and the people will vote Just as they
choose without reference to your advice or froxHs.
~ the way Of what use are two Aids to Gov.
Clark at this time. Our people are taxed to SUD.
port Office holders who idle more than half their
time, and who are causing strifes and divisions
among us when we should be unit. These cor.
morants are picking at the heart of the State. Out
with them, say wel-and we believe the people will
say the same thing. Let them either work or fight
They are doing neither. They are clog to the
Southern cause They care neither for the soldiers.
nor for the people, noysfor the cause if they can
only enjoy power and spoils. .->
This is ~ contest about Holden" Mr.. Dignitary.
If you want to put Holden" down, come and try
it If you have any thing against him, come and
tell him Of it like man. If you want any satisfac-
ton out of Holder" you can have an opportunity
to obtain it on application. But remember, Sir, if
you endorse the State Journal in its course towards
US, you know what We think of you.


Out with the cormorants! They hate every man
who sympathizes. with, or stands by the people,
We speak advisedly. We tell the people that their
liberties are in danger Let them rally to the polls
as they. never did before. Now, or nerer! Two
years hence may be too late l.
Year: 1862

PARTY SplR1r.-All good citizens deplore the ex-
istencc Of party spirit especially in the midst of
war. We have labored against this spirit for months,
and done all We could to put it down. The election
of Col. Vance as Governor will go further towards
banishing this evil from among us, than any thing
else Ever since the war commenced he has known
no party but his country. He has shown this not
by words merely, but by his acts. Under his ad-
mnistration the party excitement and the party d.
visions that have heretofore prevailed among U.S. will
cease. They will cease because he wal do justice
to ALL and will give no countenancc to party strifes.


Let every citizen, therefore, who is opposed 10
party in the midst of war, cote for VANCE
Year: 1862

The DIFFERENCE great body Of the STALL
federates are abusing Col Vance personally as we'll
as politically, and impeaching his fidelity rs a
Southern man; while others Of them hypocritically
pretend that they do not want to lose his services
in the army One Of these latter said the the other
that he would vote for Johnston because he desired
to keep Vance in the army. The person who said
this is bitter Stallfederate and Is EnoUn to hace
refused Confederate money in this City, for some
property aohich he sold.
Year: 1862

To THE NEWSPAPERS OF RIcnMoND.-We UNDER
stand that the Confederate Surgeons at the camp of
the conscripts near this City, are in the habit of
charging fee Of ten dollars for examining substitutes
The conscrptioA law provides for substitutes, and
it would seem to us that the conscript is entitled to
have his substitute examined without being required
to pay fee for it. These Surgeons are paid reg
ular salary by the government Will the Richmond
papers favor the public with information on this
subject!
Year: 1862

THE SrALLFEDERATE PLATFORM only hope
which the Sallederates have Of carrying the State,
is based on the charge which they are making that
majority of the people Of the State are sympath-
zers with Lincoln and in favor Of reconstruction
of the Union. This is their platform. Sh"ll they
be allowed to succeedy If they do, monstrous
calumny will have been endorsed by the people, and
Abraham Lincoln will have been told that MAORI
ty OF our people are his friends
Year: 1862

ExcLUDED.-Owing to the pressure of matter
upon our columns, VIC are compelled to defer till our
next issue several obituaries and other matter Our
friends must make obituary notices shorter if they
expect them to be inserted free of charge. When
over twelve lines they must be paid for.
Year: 1862

To ADVERTISERS Persons wishing to insert ad-
vertisements in the Standard will please send them
directly to and not to other papers for us to copy,
for the reason that they may be overlooked. In
some instances We do not exchange with the papers,
Year: 1862

At the request of friends, and because that de-
graded sheet is evidently of the official organs
of Gov. Clark, we to-day notice some of the false
hoods of the State Journal This is most probably
the last time We shall feel called upon to notice that
paper
Year: 1862

rails because tho Southern confederacy either ndf


erent the result took steps to garrison IL su


cently AS OF to the capture OF the fort with the
sixty prisoners the federas lost thirty killed by the
ploson Of the boiler Of one OF the gunboats.


The OF the capture OF this fort constitutes the
entirety Of the favorable which has exercised
striking effect the American money market
Tho other conspring TO the end was the pas
sage through the House of Representatives Of the Teasu
tender Curousy enough last advices from America,
by tho Europa apprsed that this clause had been


eced the majority of votes by which it rejected
accurately specified This turns out 10 have been an
Had the bill been rejected In its proposed form tho
must have terminated almost Immediately. With an
empty exchequer and little hopes or speedily re-


filling It, the sole means left of supporting vast exsn
diture the creation of inconvertible currency.
political economist might perhaps, deny that such cur
rency could support real expenditures; but long as
paper will be accepted by soldiers and contractors and
war may bo carried with promises pay. Gold has
risen to nearly four per cent premium, and hence
forward tho premium must continue steadily to rise.
The moro prescient OF the citizens in the federal
States feel doubt would have hailed with greater
satisfaction the rejection Of tho Treasury Note BILL 1t
would perhaps hAvo been tantamount admission OF
the hopesssness of the enterprise in which they are on
gagged and would have been The deathbow TO the aspra


ons Of those who still hope to the Union restored in
its integrity But would 1t not be far better thus than
drive wealthy, prosperous and thriving nation
buoyant the OF trumpery victory the enactment
of which insolvont States aone havo recourse
to- may make the share MARKET the sole expedent which
restore II to truly healthy condition will be one
which, way or other, will bring to termination
this disastrous war.
Year: 1862




In the Commons, on the 2lst ut, Mr.. HALLIBURTON
asked upon what terms, IL any, tho Americans retain
possession OF portion Of the island of St. Juan whether
there was any negotiation pending subject and the
nature thereof and whether there would be any obeo
on to produce the papers and correspondence referring
thereto.


Lord PALMsRsroS-Tho occupation OF the island OF St.
Juan rests upon arrangement made In 1859 between
General Scott who sent for tho purpose to Vancou
YER Island, and Governor Douglas who was at that
time Governor OF that island. The conditions OF thaS
arrangement were that, without prejudice to tho
claim OF either party to tho whole Of tho
island there should Professionally be a Joint occu.
patton the occupying force each sde to consist Of
not more than hundred men, either soldiers or ma
rnss stationed in separate parts OF the island
not to into contact; each party to exercise con-
tro over the inhabitants Of the portion subjected to it's
and to repe any attacks from Indians From
that negotiations have been carried on between the
British government and that Of the United States with
Wow the final settlement Of the disputed question reld
the 10 the channel been Yo'acoucers Island and the
land-a dispute uhich, Of course, in,oves The question
Of the is'andof 81. Juan Thatnegoation had progress
ed to certain extent when the civil broke out but
in consequence of that had been suspended That
being the case, do not think ,Uoldbe useful or cond
cie 10 the public interest enter into detailed statement Of
The negotiation up to the point at which was suspended
nd Of could not lay any papers connected with
that subject on the table Of the House.
Year: 1862

Early on Monday morning last large flag, represent
ing the national banner Of America seen floating
from summit of tho Old Castle OF this town which is
present undergoing alterations to mako it belfry for
tho contemplated Catholic cathedral Of Nenagh The dis
loyal and offensive emblem, which exhibited in largo
characters tho and Stripes of the American republic
promptly seized by the police and is at present in
custody Of Sub Inspector Reamsbottom IL is due to the
Rev. Mr. Cieary p p to that the moment he heard
Of the occurrence he at directed the removal OF the


flag, and by the he sent TO take IL down it
given tho hands Of the authorities The outrage has
been strongly condemned by all the respectable Catholics
of tho town. II is the act of clique OF whom is per-
haps making much to notice the cowardy mdnig ght
deed ALL aud feel would not be justified IN do
voting line OF space to the record of The puny
act of disoyalty II not that at distance the
renee being heard of, might be magnnod into something
serious and injustice be thereby done to the character
of the town.
Year: 1862

over the inferior animals has BEEN surpassed by
power over ths forces We have tanned
steam and trained light for the purpose Of rapid ocomo
ton and obtaining transcripts or III material FORMS but
the adaptation Of electricity TO the concentration OF In
stantaneous intelligence Of what Is going on in different
stance Of human power and comparatively cheap tee-
graphic Communication TO the most distant places will be
one OF the compleest blessings which science ever CON
ferred upon mankind
Year: 1862

To Ills ErcelieacH Tie President 81
have been informed by Senator that he
has seen a note in pencil, written by q Col.
of cavalry, mortalIy wounded in the recent
battles, stating, among other causes. that
he was dying a victim to McDowelps
treachery, aud that his last request was
hat this note be shown to you That the
Colonel believed this charge, and felt that
his last act on earth was great public
service, there con be no question. This
solemn accusation from the grave of a gal.
liant officer who died for his country, is en-.
titled 10 great consideration, and l feel
calol upon to meet it as we'll as so general
a charge from one no longer able to sup.
| port il can be met


l, therefore, beg you to please cause q
court martial to be instituted for its investi-
CATION and in the absence of any know
ledge whatever as to the particular act or
! acts, time or place, or general conduct the
deceased miy have had in view. ask that
he inquiry he without limitation. and be
npon any point or every subject which may
III any way be supposed to have led to his
belief that II may be directed to nv
whole conduct as general officer, either
nnder another or whilst in q separate com.
maud whether on matters of administra-
ton or command to my correspondence
with any of the enemy's commanders. or
with any one within the enemy's lines TO
my conduct, or the policy pursued by me,
towards the inhabitants of the country oc-
cupied hy our troops, with reference to
themselves or their property and further
to any imputatons of indirect treachery or
disloyalty to the naton or any individual
having, like myself an important trust
whether | have or have not been faithful as
a subordinate to those placed over me,
giving them hearty, and to the hest OF my
capacity, all the support in my power; and
whether have or have not failed, through
unworthy and personal motives, to go to
the aid of or send renforcemcntS to my
brother commanders.


That this sutitet Of my alleged treachery
or disloyaity will be fully inquired into,
beg that all officers, soldiers, or civilians,
who know or think they know of any act
of mine liable to the charge in question be
allowed aud invited to make il known TO
the conrt. also beg that the proceedings
of the court may be open and free to the
press from day TO day, have the honor
to be,


Yonr obedient servant,


IRWIN Mcdowell,


Com. 3 Army CORPS. Army of Va.
Year: 1862

New Paper in Troy.-It IS with more
than ordinary pleasure that we announce to
the denizens of the Miami Valley, that lire
newspaper Semi-weekly Institution--is at
last to make its appearance in Troy, We are
informed Messrs Locke & Hustler will issue
the fret number of the "Semiweekly Trojan
tomorrow aud that thereafter it will contin-
ue to make its appearance on Wednesdays
and Saturdays each recurring week so long
as the people of Troy and Miami county give
it the patronage the enterprise merits. The
projectors are practical printers, and have the
ability to make popular paper. We can
speak more specially Of their performance
when we shall have scanned their paper. In
the mean time, look out for the "Semi-weekly
Trojan"
Year: 1862

BB The reception of Gen. Jim Lane at
Chicago, indicates the popularity of his
mode of dealing with the rebellion. The
people have no sympathy for traitors, and
hail with satisfaction man whose avowed
policy is to "attack, pursue and destroy
the rebellious enemy, and deliver the coun-
try menaced by traitors" Loyal men
honor him, because they believe that he will
strike hard and quickly whenever he takes
the field.


Mrs. Lane, during her stay in Chicago,
was presented by a mechanic of that city,
who modestly withheld his name with 8
splendid carriage valued at 81, ,OOO The
gentleman who made the presentation
speech thus alluded to Gen. Lane, in con-
neetion with the Presidency in 1854:


g If it should be your destiny, on 4th
of March after the next Presidential elec-
ton, to drive with him in the carriage now
given you, to the White House at Washing.
ton, there are many here-and some o
them bis old fellow-citizsns from his and
their former State--who would not un-
willingly acquiesce in such turn of for
tune. Applause.
Year: 1862

BD@ It win be seen by reference to the
Council proceedings, that hereafter horses
are to be kept in readiness TO draw the
steam fire engine, and we understand q
stable is to be built opposite the engine
house, for their accommodation. This is a
step in the right direction and meets the
approval of every citizen. Why any mem
Der of the Council shouId have opposed the
proposition, or worse than this, not voted
at all, is incomprehensible.
Year: 1862

From the Tvventy-Fifth Regiment.


We were pleased 20 meet yesterday,
Lieut. Bruner of the 25th Regiment who,
with Captain Larkin and six seargeants have,
returned home on recruiting service. The
regiment is still at st. Louis, and on Sun
day last mustered 500 sound men, with fifty
in the hospital who will recover. 1t is the
desire of the officers to fill up the 25th to
its former number, and these officers will at
once enter upon the duty assigned them. A
fine opportunity is afforded young men of
joining regiment already in the field, and
which will undoubtedly see active service
before long. The Twenty-ffth is oficered
by brave and gallant gentlemen, who know
how to treat the men under them while in
camp, and who in battle, will lead them in
the thickest of the fight
Year: 1862

The following comment upon the Presi-
dents emancipation proclamation by a
border State journal, the Baltimore Clip
per, ought to shame the prO-slavery sheets
which are assailing the President in the
most bitter and vindictive spirit, for hav-
ing dared TO interfere with slavery, which
is to them more precious than the national
life, or the best blood of the North, that is
being poured out like water to uphold that
life:


ave know that the plea will be urged
that it is unconstitutional to interfere with
slavery in the States, but this plea is met
by hefaet that the rebels have repudiated
that Constitution, and under the laws and
usages of war have not only forfeited their
property by committing the crime of trea-
son in bearing arms against their country,
but also their lives; they, therefore, have
no claims, further than what humanity
presents for so large a body of misguided
human beings Again, they are striving
by every means at their command to de-
stroy the property, of every description,
Of the loyal men Of the Union, wherever
it may be found. The bridges, the crops,
and other property of the people of Mary
land bear testimony to the fact that they
had no hesitation in carrying out their
vindictiveness to the utmost stretch of
their ability.


Butt there is something so peculiarly sa-
cred in the eyes Of the oligareies and their
friends, in SLAVE property that all other ma
terial interest dWindle into utter insignif-
cance in comparison with it. We freely
confess that while we have no scruples as
to the right Of holding slave property, and
had no sympathy with the abOlitionists in
their course in regard to it, still we have
ever been prepared TO meet that or any
question and decide upon its merits in con-
nectiOn with its bearings upon the perpe-
tuity of the Union. We fully endorsed
the sentiments of Mr. Lincoln in his re-
ply to Horace Greeley, and the views ne
he therein presented appeared to meet the
appreciation Of the loyal men Of the whole
nation. And whilst as a matter Of policy
we would have preferred that the whole
subject of slavery should have been kept
out of the arena at this time, still we &C
knowledge that the preservation of our
Union is the predOminating desire Of the
wishes Of every loyal citizen, and what
ever stands in the way of its accomplish
ment must go by the board. The Presi-
dent has determined that the necessities Of
the country require the course he has pur-
sued, and although we may not be able to
see the iwperativeness of the step he has
taken, still we do not permit ourselves to
place our opinion in opposition to his decis-
ion, suppOsing that he has sufficient
grounds to impel him to action in the
premises"
Year: 1862

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune says of this gallant off
Ger:


Born in Massachusetts, instructed at
West Point, educated by California, he
came to Washington early in the rebellion
to offer his sword to his country He was
nominated as a Brigadier General among
the first after the battle Of Bull Run
Give me Massachusetts Brigade, heard
him tell Senator Wilson, who had brought
him news Of his confirmation, and see if
do not make a soldier Of every man.
That is all my skill, I am only a soldier
He got his New England brigade but he
was soon found competent to take COM
mand Of division. When, after long
months Of waiting, he wentto the Peninsu-
Ia with the rest, it began to be noticed that
where there was fighting Hooker was pres
ent; at Williamsburg, at Fair Oaks, and
during the seven days fighting which
closed the campaign on the Peninsula
And now he has shown himself equally
competent to lead a corps. Shall he not
be tried with an army, the moment he is
able to resume his seat in the saddle ?"
Year: 1862

Foreign nations take practical and sell
fish view of affairs in this country. They
see that the men who at present control the
South, use the great staple "cOttOn" as a
means of coercing the conduct of nations
and the opinion Of the world. They will
readily conclude that the freed slaves, who
will still cultivate cotton, will have no
such aim to subserve, and that they may
be hired by men who viii care for nothing
further then to raise good crop, ship it
at the proper season, and obtain good
price for it. Is it not natural ihat from
this selfish point of view, foreign public
opinion should favor the emancipation of
the slaves Of the South
Year: 1862

An AMUSING INCIDENTAL the fire yes
terday morning, one of the dodgers in the
hotel, who had horse and wagon in the stable,
rushed out with no other covering than his
shirt, and secured his property. He then, to
his great surprise, found himself surrounded
by crowd, and the hotel on fire. With the
exclamation, "There, I've left my pantaIoors
with all my money in the room; how shall
/ get them? ?" he rushed into the house. But
he found his pantaloons and money gone.
After hunting round some time he found that
fellow lodger had jumped out of bed aud put
on the first pair of pants he laid his hand
upon, which happened to be those belonging
to our country friend. They were immediate
ly restored to him with all their contents.
Year: 1862

To- A down east democratic paper darkly
hints that the republicans are about to revive
know-nothingism. The editor knows better,
even though natural know-nothing, and his
hints are doubtless only designed to divert at
tention from the tendency of the democratic
party towards an alliance with the Knights of
the Golden Circle,
Year: 1862

nV-We learn that the Portland Band has
been engaged to perform at the dress parades
and at other times for the regiments now in
Camp Abraham Lincoln. The expense of this
will be paid by the three regiments quartered
there. We congratulate them upon securing
such good music. 1t will he an additional at
traction to the numerous visitors to the camp.
Year: 1862

sB- The Boston Traveller, referring to the
false report of Gen. Ewell's death, trusts sit is
not wrong to say that we are sorry that he is
not in better world,-o in worse one, e,rath
er than that he should remain in this"
Year: 1862

HARRISBURG, Sept. %.
From reliable Information received here
through private sources, we have good reason
TO believe that the rebel army has not entirely
left Maryland, on the contrary they are report
ed to be In considerable numbers in the vicini-
ty of Williamsport, and it is said that heavy
skirmishing is still going on at that point and
on both sides of the river.
Year: 1862

WARNING TO NEWSPAPER TuEvEs.-By
reference to our Municipal Court report it will
beseen that lad who stole a newspaper from
, the door Of a subscriber, has been severely
punished for the offence. Let others beware