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Year: 1863


Ia accepting the resignation Of the Hon Ed
WARD STANLY Of the Military Govcrnorship Of
North Carolina, in May last, the SECRETARY OF
WAR addressed to i'm the following letter, for q
copy of which we are Indebted to friend of Mr.
Stanly. The letter docs equal honor to the Go.
vernon and to the Secretary; for, while the com.
plimcnt it conveys to the retiring officer is richly
deserved it is ea pressed with grace and courtesy
credtabe alike to the heart and pen Of the writer


WAR DEPARTMENT.


Washington May 12th, 1863.
SIR: In accepting your resignation Military Governor
OF Norib Carolina cannot but express my regret that
the Government in this trying hour should lose the bene
fit OF your able and patriotic service II my duty and
pleasure to state that all the functions devoved upon you
during ccia ccnnexion with this Department oner
aud vexatous though many Of them have been
discharged with zeal aud fidelity unsurpassed by any
public servant Your intercourse with this Department
has been marked by the courtesy that has emnenty dis
ingushcd your personal character aud your official bus
has been conducted with promptness aud alacriiy
trust that honor and prosperity will attend through
life and that you will always enjoy the pleasant reflection
Of having faithfully performed high and responsible duty
to your Government in the hour Of it's trial


With sentiments of profound respect and sincere friend
ship, have the honor to be your obedisnt servant


EDWIN M. STANTON,


Secretary Of War.
uoo Erxu QrAu
Year: 1863

By GALES d SEATON.


JAMES @. wELLING, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.
The subscription price Of this paper for year Two
DOLLARS payable in advance.


reduction of 20 per cent Of the full charge
will be made any who shall order and pay for at
time, ten copies Of the Weekly paper and reduction
25 per cent Cor oneourh of the full charge to any one
who will order and pay for at time, twenty or moi<
copies.


No accounts being kept for this 1T will not be sem
to any unless paid for advance,
the time for which it is paid.
Year: 1863

Who can tell why women are expected


on pain of cen>ure and avoidance 10 con
form to a high standard of behavior, while
men are indulged in another great dea


lower? We never could fully understand
whv men should be tolerated in chewing
tobacco, in smoking and splitting every
where almost. and at all times; whereas q
women cannot do any Of these thing
without exciting aversion and disgust
Why ought man to be allowed TO drink
liquor till his breath is offensive, and his
manners vulgar, while woman must dc
nothing which shall be- indecorous in the
eye of the mos. fassidi"us Judgment
Why should a man be allowed SO self in


dulgeus, putting his limbs and pcrs n in
all manner Of attitudes, however uncoa,h
Year: 1863

printer who is competent to do the work
n country newspaper Office, of study busi-
pess ha"its can procure situation in pleas
ant country town, 10y addressing the editor of
this paper, with sufficient Recommendations of
his ability aud moral character Particulars
Will he given those who desire to engage. Adj
dress -itGcriUc Press Otfcc
Year: 1863

war there are great many fine buildings
going up and mechanics have enough to do
at advanced prizes. Stout, Mills Il Temple
will open their new foundry in few days
and give employment to large force
Year: 1863

Wheat-The late severe cold weather is
said to have injured the wheat in great
many localities. One farmer informs us that
his field was covered with green spears before
the freeze, but that now It is all withered,
Year: 1863

Change Of Location. The Mssis Sally
Boyer and Mary Favorite, we perceive, have
changed their location and now occupy new
store on Third street, two doors west Of the
Court House, where they have an assortment
of lovely bonnets, ribbons, flowers, &c Their
rooms are convenient, handsomely fitted up
and we advise all who wish any goods in their
line to give them call
Year: 1863

The Bottom Falling 0ut-The follow
announcement, which we find in the CONNER.
eiaFs Special Washington Dispatches, will
have an interest for our readers


"On account OF the twenty-five and fty
cent postage currency being oounterieited,
the issue Of them has ceased Five and tens
will still be printed, in conformity with the
law Of the late Congress-


IL is intended, then, TO redeem these, and
take them out of circulation We will then
have SIS and los The counterfeiters will
then pay their prompt attention to the small
notes, and we will have them in imitation as
thCh as buckle berries win they, too, then
be drawn from circulAtion2 And what next
Year: 1863

Personal-W, H..Munnell, Editor of the
Hardin County Democrat visited us last eve
ming We gave him the freedom of our sane
tum, aud the management gave him the free.
dom of tho Theatre. He did not convey to
us his estimate ofour hospitality but he was
perfectly delighted with the entertainment at
the Theatre.
Year: 1863

Raising the Prioes-The BARRIERS of
this city feel constranedto to raise the prices Of
work in their professional move that is made
necessary by the unprecedented rise in the
price of living, &c. See their Bill of Prices.
Year: 1863

For the Army of the Cumberland
Prof j. W. DIETRICH, Of the Phillips House
Drug Store will start for Nashville and
Murireesboro, tomorrow morning, on business
connected with the sanitary condition of the
troops from this county, and to see to other
matters wherein the soldiers and their iami-
| lies are concerned He goes with authority
( to act in all matters needing attention. AS
I he is nan of deeds, and has no habits Of
elegant ease, we predict he will put things
down along the line in proper shape, even II
if he has to get around portion of the way
on foot Prof d. will take charge of letters
to the volunteers from Dayton, but his time
will be too valuable to be expended on taking
through packages and boxes When the Pro


fessor returns the public will probably have
an interesting account of what is proper foI
them TO know of his journey,
Year: 1863




The Church, printers mutlated our
item yesterday in regard TO the new Baptist
Church. We intended saying that Mr. Geb.
hart had about completed the slate roofing to
the Church, and that the contracts for plaster.
ing, painting, and finishing the interior have
already been made. 1t will be massive
and elegant structure, when completed


Choice Property I'VE call the especial
attention of our readers to the Advertisement,
in another column, of "Splendid Property for
Sale We have been all over the property,
and have seen all the attractions described,
and ii is our opinion that it s-taken all to-
gether-oue of the most desirable locations
we have seen in this Valley. The building
spot is a really delightful one, and there are
fruit trees in abundance The place need
only be seen TO be admired and valued And
the purchaser will have to be quick about it.
The Lots in Miami City are also desirable
places for residences,
Year: 1863

FRIEND WILLARD In answer to the inquiry
why il is that Mortified casts so large vote in
proportion to her enrolment, there are several
reasons. One is, that over three hundred OF her
young men were doing duty in the field, or we're
in the hospitals, or sleeping where they fell fight
ing for the Union. She has not gone abroad to
get substitutes to fight her battles for her, but the
Young America which you speak Of, have gone
themselves Another reason is, there we're about
seventy voters who returned with the nine months
men aud were here to vote at our election.


In some towns in the State, learn, many who
should have been enrolled in the second class
we're enrolled in the first, and also some who
ought not to have been enrolled anywhere. Some
who were enrolled were not alive at the time, and
had not been for months can't see what the
election hiss to do with the enrolment, or the en-.
rollment with the election. As to our Iown
Representative, he has been Democrat for years
or claims to be, and other towns in the county
have elected men who have been Democrats, al
ways acted with the Democratic party, and had
right SO to do, and suppose we have the same
right in Mortified Mortified, we claim, i, all
right on the national questions, as she has given
majority for +. E. Woodbridge for Congress,
the only test vote, and il we could have been
united on a candidate for Town Representative
be could have been elected AS it was, Geo. NJ.
Fisk received 230 votes out of COG cast at the
first ballot, being So less than he received at the
first ballot, and being 1852 votes less than was
cast at the first ballot. hope these reasons will
be satisfactory to all, and that Ncrthfeld election
may hereafter be all right II.


Northfeld, Sept s, 1868.
Year: 1863

The people of Leayenworth opened their
hearts and their houses to the sufferers, who
speak in the highest terms of their generosity.
Mrs. Collamore, particularly, found there many
who remembered and appreciated her noble hus.
band, and warmly expresses her gratitude to
them Tor their kindness to herself and children.
There is much destitution and suffering among
the people at Lawrence, which only the liberal
beneyolence OF the rest can relieve, and we hope
that the appeals which have been made in their
behalf will meet with prompt response
Year: 1863

'It cannot of course be pretended by
the most ardent advocates of this high
Presidential prerogativc that the con-
stitution confers it in set terms. There
is nothing IN that instrument that
can be tortured i'ato the coyering Of
such po,oer upon the President IN his
ciuil capacity, and this, it appears to
me, plainly disposes of the question
for it would be asserting the greatest
contradiction and strangest anomaly to
say that absolute and unlimited power,
equal to any exercised by Gar or Sui
tan, can be implied by constitution n
which gives no power to any depart
ment that is not specifically set forth,
except simply the consequent right to
employ all legal aaeans necessary to
execution of the power.


''1f there is any thing beyond con-
troversy in the constitutional history
of the nation, it is that the purpose of
the constitution and the provisions
which it cont aims, were, for consider
able time before its adoption, thorough.
ly discussed by the people and their
delegates in convention, and any man
protesting to confer unlimited power
on any department of the government,
o., any pretert, avould not haze been
deemed sa,,e.' ....t............


After referring to the constitutional
history of the United States and En-
gland, the learned Judge remarks:


"Could it be supposed that the fra
ners of the constitution intended any
such power az that claimed in the pres
ent case, either expressed or implied ?
If they intended a dictator ship to exist
u',der any emergency, they would not
leave it to this Chief Executive to as
sumo it when he may in his discretion
declare necessity required it, but would
have provided that the necessity should
be declared by Congress, and that the
Legislative power alone should select
the person who should exercise it,
That the President can assume such
power is an extravagant assumption
which cannot be entertained by any
court. No such inquiry can arise un-
der the constitution Of the United
States. 1t does not reach to the pro
portions or stature Of "a question.


"Mr. Lincoln, as military command
er, can possess no greater power than
if:hs were not President. Suppose the
constitution vested the commander-in-
chief of the army and navy in some
person other than the President, could
Year: 1863

sECESskoNIsM breads NORTHERN n


DEMOCRACY.


The following extracts from leading
organs of Southern seccssionism, show
that the leaders of the rebellion have q
just appreciation Of the effect upon their
case, that would be produced by q
Democratic triumph in the North. The
Abolitiouists and secessionists alike,
curse and despise the old Union-the
Democracy is the only Union party in
the land and until it rises to tho sur
face and again assumes control of ma
tiona] affairs, there is no hope for the
Union, no hope of peace, and nothing
in the foreground but disaster and ruin.
Fellow countrymen, we may have an
other opportunity at the ballot-bex to
restore this party to power, and we
beseech you to consider and reflect
carefully and deeply, from now until
the Presidential election upon the mo-
mentus issues we will then be called
upon to decide 70 ever -


From the Richmond Enquirer.


To be plain. we fear and dlstrust
more these apparently friendly advanc-
es from tho Democrats than the open
atrocity of philanthropists Of Massachu-
sets. That Democratic party always
was our worst enemy /: and but for its
poisonous embrace these States would
have been free and clear Of the unnat-
ural Union twenty years ago. 1t was
not the Stewards and the Summers, tho
Black Republicans and Abolitionists,
who have hurt us. They were right
all a long, there was an irreprsssible
conflict betwedn two different civiliz-
atoms, two opposite social organizations;
they were no m ore able to live peace
fully together In one Government than
two hands can wear one glove. If We
did not discover so soon a. the Abolit.
ionists this great truth, 1t was because
the Democratic party, neutral as it was
in principle false to both sides and
wholly Indifferent to tho msrals of eth
er of the opposing communities, placed
itself between, raised the banner Of
'sspoils" and-we oil know the rest.
The idea of that odious party coming
to life again, and holding out it's arms
to US, makes us shiver. Its foul breath
is malaria ito touch is death.
Year: 1863

From the New York Express, Oct 10.


The celebrated case of Geo. w. Jones,
late Senator from Iowa, vs. VIM.
H. Seward, was decided this morning
by Justice Clerke, of the Suprcm Court
SIT was an action for damages for 81
legged false Imprisonment. The de-
PENDANTS applied for an order of this
Court to remove the action proceeding
therein to the next Circuit Court Of
the United States, to be held in and
for the Southern District of the State
eff New York.


'The defendant stated in his petit
ion for this order that the action was
brought for acts alleged to have been
done by him as Secretary of State for
the United States of America, undcr
authority derived by him from the
President of the United States, in caus-
ing the plaintiff to be arrested and i'm
prisoned, or for some other wrong al
legged to have been done to the plaintiff
under such authority during the pres
ent rebellion, and that it therefore
comes within the act of Congress Of
March Sd, 1868, relating to the writ of
habeas corpus, by which case may
be removed to another court.


'The question to be determined be-
ing whether the President of the Unit
ed States, during the rebellion, can ar
rest any person not subject to military
law, without the process of some court,
this was a question that would arise
under the constitution Of the United
States.
Year: 1863

For the Standard.


Mr.. EDIToR:-The importance of having supply
of salt to some small extent ascertained during
the last fall and winter. But that the demand will
be greater for the approaching season there be
but little doubt However successful the State
agent my be at Saltvile, Va, in making salt, it
must be conceded that theraroads cannot transport
the quantity necessary to supply the demand of the
State from that source alone. And hence the ira
pOrtance of using every opportunity that may be
offered to bring the salt that may be manufactured
the coast into the interior and also to encourage
its making by the State agent and by private COM
l1anies. This is important, for the reason that at
most places on the coast our people may be dis
turbed in their operations by occasional raids from
taeenemy. And for the additional reason that the
town of Wilmington may be visited with another
epidemic this coming season. This L sincerely
hope may not be the case; but it is not impossible
that this or some other cause may prevent our reg
ular communication with that important place,
where there is doubtless larger supply than at
any other dozen places in North Carolina; and pru
dence would suggest that salt should be made as
rapidly as possible and transported into those pla
ces where it is now, and will be most needed in
future, whether the same belongs to State or
to private individuals. Many persons are now with
out salt, and some who have bought salt in Will
mington cannot get it transported, and the families
and stock of such must necessarily suffer much in
convenience for the ofSan article important
to comfort and health. CAUTION.


Oxford n. C., May IS, 1868.
Year: 1863




According to accounts in the Baltimore papers, one of
the largest meetings ever held that CITY, was recently
convened at the MARYLAND Institute TO define the position
Of The State with regard to the Gov Bradford pre-
sided and Gov. Cannon of Delaware Postmaster General
Blair David Paul Brown, and other distinguished persons
were present


The following resolutions were adopted:
Ree0Lged That the State of Maryland shall neUer be t
ksE from uRr tie StErs and Stripes Hpdr any circuIs
sIHce nor any condition. if it can be prevented BIZ the
sacrifice of lives and Ortuues and to this declaration,
in the presence OF Almighty God we hereby pledge each
other.


to be maintained above all local interests opinions and in
stituous aud that declare our solemn purpose that
though ali things else should PERISH this country and this
Rsoi1ed That we declare unconditional support of the
government in any it may determine 10 be
sary 10 the prosecution of the and that the ought
to be prosecuted until the authority of the is
ackuOw edged and its flag waves unasSal!ed over every
part of the national territory.


Reolrcd That the origin and progress of the rebellion
leaves no room doubt that the institution of slavery has
become an in the hands of traitors TO build
oirarchy and an arisocracy the of Republican
liberty that its continued existence is Incompatible with
the maintenance Of Republican forms of government in the
States in subordinaton the Constitution of the United
States that the emancipation proclamation of the Pres
dent ought be made law by Congress- and backed by
all the power placed BY Congress in the hands Of the Pres
dent that traitors have right enforce the obedience
of slaves and that against traitors the President
should all men, white black in the they be
most usefu and he extent they be used whether
il be to handle u spade or shoulder musket


ResoUed That the safety and interest of the State of
MARYLAND and especially Of her white lab0rng people, re-
ouires that slavery should be recognized by the
law of MARYLAND and that the aid o the United States as
recommended by the President ought be asked and
cepted alleviate the public and private in
cident TO the Charge


PIoirfl That we return our heartfelt thanks to Major
General Schenvk, commanding this department. for The
policy he has nauguraed aud pursued and that will
him go his good course to the utter confusion of
treason and traitors.
Year: 1863

The New York Herald of the l4th, publishes the fol-
lowing Fernando Wood is among the. signers:
. MI Mass STATE CONVENTION FOR PEACE AND RE-USIoN.


Inc people are sovereign. From them all political
power derived They created the government and u
now have held undispued mastery. Whether Legislative,
Judicial or executive the source Of official life springs d
recty or indirectly from the people. There is other
supreme control From the nature of institutions
there can be oher The highest authority are but
ne creations OF the popular will and the creature cannot
become superior to the creator.


Welove the Union We will willingly relnqush it.


It's enemies are enemies and the enemies human pro-
gress civilization and selfgovernment. We opposed
10 the separation of these States, Hnd for this
that result We think that be efforts to sustain the
by force of arms in the hands of those who direct
Ine government has proved a failure Whether this fail:
nre has been designed not it is clear that the effect of
the measures adopted by the Congress- aud the ncompe
ency anatcism and corruption OF in power have had
this result.


Assuming that the administration desires restore the
Union it cannot be accomplished by brute force
Ner do we believe that the past justes continuation Of
suc policy until peaceful remedies have been attempted
ana exhausted As yet they have not been attempted.
Without referring farther to the causes the fact of


uTe thus far conceded However great the resources
winch has been placed TO the credit of the administration,
and however patriotic and sesacrcng the noble armies
which have been disspaed and destroyed inexorbe his
tory has recorded failure humiliaug TO sectional
PRIDE and honor it is destructive to all great mate
rial interests. -.


In view of these results after more than years
unua and unceaSDg military conflict, we are for taking
one step upon the road of peaceful effort. We are now
for vigorous prosecution of peace Aud whilst would
submit to national dismemberment and no terms
Jushed by every principle of honor, will go very far
IN the spirit Of Cancellation and concession orestpre the
Union as it was under the Constitution it is We be-
eve that these the prevailing sentiments of the


Aside from the fanatics and the hundreds Of thousands
who are already hope TO be- pensoned upon the treas
ury We know that the public voice demands change of
measures and change of men, and determined to
have such change it be effected by consti
tutunal means.


We want this voice to find expression that may be
heard and with the hope that it may be needed. There
FORE the undersigned representing each Senatorial district
holding
these views shall meet in their sovereign capacity either
in person or by representation, in the city Of New York.
ON Wednesday the Sd day of June such hour and place
as shall be hereafter announced BY the undersigned
Committee of Arrangements TO take avOr of


speedy settlement of Unnatural sectional war to
store possible the unity harmony and prosperity of
beloved common country and such other for the
welfare OF the Democratic party may be desmed ne
cessary.