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Year: 1862




SaNATE.-The Message of the President
suggesting the passage of a joint resolution
providing for cooperation with any State for
the abolition Of slavery with pecuniary COM
pensation was referred to the judiciary Com
mittcc.


Mr.. Sumner presented memorial, signed
by many prominent merchants of New York
asking that immediate action be taken for the
transportation OF mails from New York to
PaDama.


Mr. Wade moved to take up this bill to
provide for the occupation and cultivation of
cotton lands. The motion was agreed to by
yeas 25 nays II.


of Kentucky passed a resolution, requesting
his predecessor and colleague to resign. His
colleague had not resigned, and Is days since
the Senator from Minnesota had offered res
olution for the expulsion Of his colleague.


The K ntucky Legislature is row in ses-
sion, and they want to know when that ques-
ton is to be acted upon if he is to be expell-
ed The Legislature do not want to adjourn
and allow a disloya, traitorous Governor
to appoint any one to take the place Of his
coll, ague.


Mr. Trumbull said the committee were do
ing their bast, and would make their report
soon.


Mr. Powell said he was rather surprised at
the zeal Of his colleague, but would only say
that he was anxious for an investigation to
be had The action of the Kentucky Legis-
>latur- was matter between himself and
that Legislature He could make 1t plain 10
the Senate, and would do so, that his action
| in the last Senate was entirely in accordance
with the will Of the people, as expressed by
the resolution, viz: to preserve strict ueu-
trallty in Kentucky. He was perfectly will
hing to abide by the decision Of the people of
Kentucky at any time. lie only intended to
ask the attention of TIE Senate to a brief
statement to vindica,e himself after the
committee had separated, and all the Senators
mad spoken.


Mr. Carlisle said that he was sorry to see
that Senators were detegnincd to press this
Ill He did n@t believe that the Government
held supreme control over all the lands Of the
county. TIE bill proposes to substitute a
Government in place of masters of slaves, and
| to make the Government one great lord!y
-laveho.der, with great broo! of petty
agents, The provisions OF the bill make hu-
mare treatment of the slaves Impossible
i There are .lso appeals coming here to US
om thousands of the white race, who have
peen turnsd ont Of their hemes, and thes,
appeals had more force for b IN than an,
til. coull come from the negro. This bill
will t,ke from the Trcssary Immense sum
of money. which could oe better used in tn
scheme of colocization.
Year: 1862

Near Centreville, January 80, 1862
Soldiers Of the First Corps Of Army of P0tomqc


My duty calls me- away and to a temporary separa-
tion from you. hope, however, to be with you again
to share your abors and your pers and in defence of
our homes and our rights to lead you battles to
be crowded with signal victories


You undergoing the severest trial Of soldiers
life the by which his discipline and capacity en-
durance are most thoroughly tested MY faith in YOUR
patriotism, your devotion and determinations and in
Jour high sodiery qualities, is SO great that shall
rest assured you will pass through the ordeal resoutely
trumphanty. Still [ cannot quit you without deep
emotions, without deep anxiety in the moment Of
our county trials and dangers. Above all am anx
ious that my brave coantrymen here in arms fronting
the naughty array and muster of Northern mercenares
should thoroughly appreciate the exigency and bance
comprehend that this is time for the Army oi the
Potomac-the men of Manassas-to stack their arms,
and quit even for brief PERIOD the standard they have
made glorious by their manhood


All must understand this, and feel the magnitude of
the conflict impending the universal personal sacrifices
this has entailed aud our duty to meet them as
promptly and unbendingy, as we have met the enemy
in line OF battle.


TO the Army of the Shenandoah | desire to return
my thanks Tor their endurance in the memorable march
to my assistance last July their timely decisive arrival
and ior their conspicuous seadines AID g4aitry on
the field of battle.


Those OF their comrades of both corps and OF our
OF TIE Army OF the Potomac, not fortunate yet to
nave been with US in conflict with our enemy, leave
with all confidence that on occasion they will show
themselves fit comrades for the men of Manassas BnH
Run and Balls Bluff
Year: 1862

ON TAKING OF THEM FOR THE WEST.


friend to whose attentions we are frequently indebt-
ed, furnishes with copy Of the admirable address of
General Beauregard to the Army OF the Potomac, on
his bidding them adieu for the scene of his future opera
tions


Our friend after expressing the hope that the removal
will be bat temporary says "The address will appeal
justly and energeticay to the whole South and will
awaken those chords in the soldiers heart which are
struck in vain We weep at bis departure, yet
tears will be turned into JOY by the prophetic ap-
peal be makes to u.s. and the confidence we have in the
man as soldier patriot and experienced General
God grant him long life to Defend aud desci8ive victory
to secure the Independence of the South"


The following is the address
Year: 1862

from the london Herald, Jan. g.


The returns made TO the Poor Law Board show large
increase November the number Of paupcIs 10 Oc-
tober, and beyond what the more advance Of season
would account for At the end Of October tho number
in receipt OF relief 583 per cent greater than al the
corresponding period Of $780, bat at tho end o
it $50 per cent greater than in November, 1900
The increase Is general over ths whole kingdom, but
especially remarkable in tho northwestern division (an
cashire and Cheshro, whore the increase the
period 1850 was 1913 cent At the close OF October
but had risen to no less than 20 per cent ut the end d
November. But still that hive OF Industry better on
than the rest OF tho country though its superiority Is
not great as II at the end Of November there
one pauper TO every twenty threo persons In all England
and Wales taken together; in Lancashire and Cheshire,
taken together, only one in every thirty-two.
Year: 1862




The Vienna journals OF the 10th OF January give tho
following the text of tho alocuon addressed by the
Emperor Francis Joseph to the officers at the review
che troops AT veronaThc bearing and no appearance
a the has caused the lively satisG
and express to you, gentlemen, my gratitude. Con-
tnue To maintain among your battaons the spirit
~ well as discipline which has always prevailed my
army Serious struggles a.oa1 rs, and no say
cohen they may take place. Prepare the troops for them
In order that may be able support them properly
with Gods aid. reckon on you.


When the Emperor had terminated, General Be-
nedeS advanced and spoke as follows:-Wil your
Majesty permit me to break tho siionce prescribed
By the regulations, to express tho sentiments
which animate all-every man in the army as
we'll as mysef-towards you and your august house.
FREQ from all preudces Of nationality, birth religion
We desire, all OF TO the last soldier to see Austria
grand free, powerful and dreaded, under the glorious
dynasty Of your Majesty. Without fearing fatigue or
danger will shed the last drop Of blood to
70 your Majesty Austria powerful and grand and
defend our country May the Almighty watch over you,
over your august Consort and your and render
happy That Is most ardent WISH Let your Majesty
hero receive the SOLEMN oath Of tho army which repeat
IN the Of my soldiers to commander in chief
Without distinction OF nationality, BIRTH religion
wish to devote lives to YOUR Majesty, and IL fail
70 die with homer But determined TO conquer.
Thus may God be on Our side Long live tho Emperor
Auetria.
Year: 1862

e. The Patriot is pretty sheet to
talk about slsnderers, when in the very
same Issue be publishes the affidavit Of
many of the best men of Holt County.
Missouri, proving that be had persistent
ly and grossly slandersd former citizen
Of that County.
Year: 1862

Coon JoKE on THE DocroR The
Patriot finds much objection to our issue
Of Sept. 18th. He certainly knows we
were away from homo during that entire
week. The articles objected to were
written BY our great-grand mother. and
were intended as innocent jokes. We
trust be will say no moro about it or be
might sggrava'e the old lady into the in-
delicacy of publishing silly card over
her own signature
Year: 1862

one Of the most important interests In repub'
lican government like ours.


In several wards desperate effort is being
made to defeat first class men by making com
binations on candidates who are in the interest
of designing men-men who are endeavoring to
lower the standard of our public schools and
destroy to a great extent their usefulness. Tne
standing and capacity Of all the candidates Tor
school officers, from the commissioners down to
the inspectors, should be closely scrutinized by
every person who has any interest In the edu'
cation of the youth Of this city.
Year: 1862

THE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE-Some of Our
radical abolition journals affect high state of
exultation over the assurances which they pro-
fess to have obtained that President Lincoln, in
his forthcoming message, will adhere, with
out abatement or qualification, to his sman-
cipation manifesto. We do not pretend to know
what the views Of the message will be upon this
subject; but we expect tfhey will comprehend
something more than the empty and profitless
experiment Of sweeping emancipation. We
presume, too, that in the important matters of
the national finances, the currency and CONNER
President will submit some recommendations
10 the two houses Of practical Importance. In
regard to the strength and disposition Of the
various divisions Of our land and naval forces in
active service, the message will doubtless be
somewhat cautious; and SO with the reports
from the heads of the War and Navy depart.
ments. But the actual expenditures liabilities
and estimates Of the fiscal year In money will
enable US to form some definite opinion OF the
prospects OF the year to come Altogether this
message will be one Of commanding importance.
and we are not without the hope that its record
OF acts and facts touching our domestic and
foreign affairs, and Its views and recommends
tions, will contribute much to restore the public
confidence in the speedy suppression of the
rebellion. We expect to lay a telegraphic re-
port of the message before our readers to-mor-
row afternoon.
Year: 1862

ELECTION OF CoUNcILMEN.-Elsewhere will be
found full list of the nominations made in
the several Senatorial districts for members OF
the lower branch of the Common Council. The
Aldermanic "Ring" and the spsculators and
operators around the City Hall are doing all
that lies within their power to secure the cleo
tion of enough members to the Board of Coun-
cilmen to place that Board under their control,
and secure its cooperation in all their schemes.
They are using patronage and every other
dodge in their power to carry out this pro-
gramme In some localities they are working
for republicans and in others for democrats.
1t makes no difference which party the candi
date is nominated by, If pledge is only OBJ
tanned that he will work for the "Ring" when
elected. The position of Councilman is one
of great Importance to the city and its financial
interest Our taxpayers were relieved from
heavy expense by the Board of Councilmen dis
agreeing last winter with the Board of Alder
men in their enormous addition to the Comp
troller's budget in the tax levy. This failure
of the two boards to agree defeated several
enormous jobs put up by the "Ring" and re-
lieved the taxpayers to that extent. The only
course for the taxpayers to adopt is to thorough
ly scrutinize the antecedents and associations
of the nominees, and throw aside all party afl-
lations, and vote for the candidates most like
ly, from their antecedents, to reject all over
lures from the managers of the "Ring"
Year: 1862

FALSE INDICATIONS MISLEADING THE EMPEROR
OF THE FRENcH.-M. Drouyn de Lhuys says
that "the favorable dispositions towards peace
which are beginning to manifest themselves
in the North might second the steps which
might be made to recommend the idea OF
truce" These are the words employed, by
command, of course, of the Emperor Napoleon,
in the note addressed respectively to the courts
of England and Russia in which 1t Is attempted
to bring the two latter Powers to unite with
France in the policy of Intervention, under pre-
tcnce Of proposing cessation of hostilities and
of bringing about an arnistice between the
North and South.


The expression-"Favorable dispositions Of
peace manifested at the North"-refers, as 1t is
evident, to the great success Of the democratic
party in the late elections. The Emperor
labors under the mistake Of supposing that indi-
cations have been given that the democratic
party is in favor of peace on any terms
OF peace even on terms of disruption OF
the Union. Such is the false conclusion
arrived at in Europe from the late
elections, and the ascendency thereby Of the
democratic party The Emperor wholly mis-
understands the position Of the country, and
the temper, spirit and policy of tie democratic
party. when he assumes this false indication and
makes this proposition to England and Russia.
lie is greatly mistaken, he has been grossly
mised, by bis own wishes no doubt, as
well IS by the violence Of party zeal and the
false and lying charges Of the ab0litionists
against the democratic party. Those journals
represented us, especially while the election
was pending as secessionists, and in favor of
peace on any terms, and Napoleon took it for
granted that such was the fact Hence his kind
and amiable proposition, founded upon false
indication.


We would desire that Napoleon should un-
derstand that he has been both nlisled and de-
ceiyed, and that all his differences drawn from
our late elections are erroneous altogether. The
people at the elections went against the repub-
lican party because they have failed in carry
ing on the war with energy, decision and result.
The elections go TO prove that the earnest pur-
pose and desire Of the people Is not to submit
not to yield, but to push on to fight to lose no
time, and to finish the war at once, effectively
and honorably, by vigorous measures and
speedy victory, as II may be and will be done.
The result Of these elections shows decidedly
that the people were dissatisfied with the con-
duct and action Of the government in respect to
this war. The people are determined to carry
it on with energy and with vigor, and thereby
bring it to a speedy termination. They have
published their determination by the ballot
box they have made it known by the over
whclming results of the elections, and by the
extraordinary triumph of the democratic party.
Year: 1862

We gather from our Western exchanges the following
information in relation the great impending contest at
Corinth Mississippi. AS the two armies are now almost
within hang distance Of each other, few days will
probably decide upon which banner the fortunes of war
Year: 1862

The DRAFT IN THIS STATE.-We yesterday
published the official orders Of Governor Morgan
designating the Commissioners In the several
counties who are to superintend the draft, also
fixing the 10th Of November as the day
when the quota Of this State, not previously
made up by enlistments, shall be completed by
draft.


We are informed, through semi-oflcial sources,
that 1t only needs about eighteen thousand more
volunteers to FIJI the quota Of this State under
the last two calls. A little extra effort on the
part Of those having this matter in charge
during the next twenty days will remove the
necessity Of draft, and place the State in the
proud position Of furnishing. all the men asked
for by the general government without resorting
to a draft-her quota full, and no conscripts
among the number. Let every person put his
shoulder to the wheel and assist in placing this
great State Of New York in this enviable posi-
tion. Let the politicians, party candidates and
stump orators, instead Of indulging In bitter
baransues and recriminations, turn their attsn-
ton to aiding the enllstments. They can thus
render their State good service, and enable the
Governor to announce long before the day
,xed for the draft that the quota Of New York
has been alled.
Year: 1862

Operations Demanded.


We have great army on the Upper Potomac
commanded by general who has the fullest con-
fidence of his soldiers, and composed OF soldiers
who have proved their mettle, and who are
eager for active work. This army, under Its ex-
perienced and skilful leader and subordinate
generals, is universally believed to be strong
enough to march upon, defeat and put to Eight
the rebel forces of General Lee in Virginia;
and yet the apprehension that this magnificent
army Of ours, ready and impatient for action
as 1t is, will be doomed to linger near the Poto-
mac until blockaded by the SHOWS and rains Of
winter, begins to weigh heavily upon the public
mind. All 1t needs Is to receive its necessary
supplies to enable Mcclellan to advance at
once on the enemy.


The suspicion is abroad that the policy Of
delay, recommended by the New York Tribune
some two or three weeks ago, is the policy of
powerful faction ct Washington, actuated by
that one idea Of Greeley war for the aboli-
tion Of slavery-and anxious, therefore, to de-
lay the war until 1t can be changed into an
abolition crusade under the emancipation pro-
clamation Of President Lincoln. II was the
wish and the object Of the President in issuing
this proclamation SO to cut up the armies Of the
rebellion In the interval to the LIST Of January
as to bring our rebellious States to q timely
submission to the Union, in order to save their
local institutions under the guarantees Of our
federal constitution. This great object can yet
be achieved by the cordial cooperation Of all
parties concerned for an immediate and earnest
prosecution Of the war. But these aforesaid
counsels Of delay seem to be taking root at
Washington, and hence these misgivings among
our loyal people that this tremendous war will
through another winter,


Like q wounded snake, drag iss slow length along


In behalf Of our great cause.-the Union; in
behelf Of our noble army, aud Of our people,
Year: 1862

There are many euphonious words in
the English gage-nore perhaps than
in any modern tongue except the Italian
of which the sound SO harmonizes with the
sense that they charm at once the ear Of
the heart. The vocal body so to speak,
with which the sentiment is clothed, seems
as appropriate to it as lovely countenanee
to the possessor of beautiful mind =
Home, Love, SlunIber, Caress, Welcome,
belong to this category; but it is in GER
tain pathetic expressions that the agree
ment of sound and sentiment strikes US as
most perfect. Poe said that Never mere
was the most mournful Of all words; Byron
gave the same melancholy prominence to


Farewell, and Doctor johnson said that
of all phrases, The last was the most
touching. The last look-ths last sigh
the last of earth-these are certainly solemn
and affecting utterances but we think,
with late writer, that there is more real
pathos in the word gone than in any
other in the language. To use a Span
ish, OF rather Moorish metaphor, is full of
tears How it appals to the sense and des-
olates the heart of the weeping watcher
when 81 oxen, ever so softly in the cham
ber of death. Gone it cuts all hope
1t vibrates on the air like the tone of
passing bell. Gone, forever what four
syllabels in any language comprehend so
much mystery, and desolation and woe
Gone. says the lone mother. when the
dark angel has borne away the last lamb of
her fair hoek, and am left alone, alone
Gone = shrieks the distracted widow as
she reads the name Of her hearts idol on
the deathseroll of war; Oh, husband.
that had died with thee! Gone sobs
the strong man, as be totters. weak as an
infant, from the solemn room where the
wife of his bosom lies cold and pulseless
All it is word of sorrow even when
spoken of the absent who may return, but
as applied to unreturning dead, there is no
elaborate sentence that was ever carved
on tomb or monument so full of genuine
pathos Yet there is a connection In which
it lmparts consolation of the bereaved.
IF ae can say trustfuly of those who have
left US. Gone gone to that better land
and hope and believe that VIC shall meet
them where there is no more parting, and
the language Of sorrow is unknown, We
shall not refuse to be eomforted because
they are not
Year: 1862

thousands of souls. One worthy act NAV
move mass of men to tread the path of
duty. One good example may lead scores
of individuals into the paths of wisdom
and virtue. A smile Of approval. word
spoken in season, good deed done at the
right time, and in the right manner, may
be instrumental in effecting vast amount
ef good.


But there are some who say, we cannot
accomplish much in the cause of hmman
improvements, and therefore we will not
try to dc anything. Suppose Elizabeth
Fry had said that; suppose HYilbeforce and
Clarkson had said that; suppose Howard
had said that suppose Oberlin and Che
yerus had acted upon such principle
What would they have achieved for the
good of man? They did not say. we can
not dc great work in the cause of phi
lanthropy, and therefore we will net do
anything They labored earnestly and
perseveringly in the cause of human amel-
iora ion They did what they could, and
Heaven blessed aud prospered them in
their efforts.


Let no man say, I have no influence
You cannot live without exerting some
kind of influence, any more than YOU can
live without breathing. Human Society
is not one member, but many; and each
individual hel lps to make up the social edi.
hee. We are not insulated beings, but
members one of another, and as such are
strongly obligated to labor for the social
welfare. I would say. then to each mem.
Der of the body-politict. be true to your
position, and employ your influence for
good. Say not of yourself in careless self
abandonment to circumstances.


81 am as weed


Flung from the rock, on oceans foam to sail
Nhere'er the surge may sweep or tcmpest's


breath pfevailnz


But take your stand before the world
with an invincible determination to acl
well your part in the great drama of life
Engage in the cause of religion and phi
lanthropy, with


IAN earnest purpose for generous endn


Consocrate your influence to truth, vir
tue and humanity. and thus secure the
confidence and esteem Of all good men
the approval of your own conccienee, anG
the appreciation of God
Year: 1862

May We not safely challenge any man to
produce the first instance where one indi-
vidual has been benefited. in moral
point of view. BY such amusements? Then
cast forever from your parlors these gam
ing implements which, step by step, lead
on so many youth of bright promise and
high hopes to dissipation disgrace. and
premature death.
Year: 1862

fail to find them. Many of them feel that
the sweetest sympashies of life must be re-
pressed, and that there is q world of aIec-
tion from which they must remain shut cut
forever 1t is hard for ", man to feel that
her person is not pleasing-harder than for
a man to feel thus would tell why if it
were necessary-for there is bundle of
very interesting philosophy tied up in this
matter-but I will content myself with
stating The fact, and permitting my read
ers to reason about it as they will - Dr.


Holland -
Year: 1862

"a 1t will ever be the theme of enrap-
tured song to the redeemed soul that il
has been saved, "not by works of right
eousness which we have done, but accord
ing to his mercy he saved us by the wash
ing of regeneration and renewing Of the
Holy Ghost"