smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1862

the Union than tle does of Sla-
| very. .
| Mr.. Granger, Republican member oI
| Congress from Michigan has been paying
some regard to his constitutional obligations
as we'll as to the pledges OF his party. This
in the opinion of some of his constituents, is
an unpardonuble sin, and the Detroit AaUcr-
tiser does not hesitate to pronounce him a
political hereto. TO this he has written a
bre and hasty reply, from which we extract
tht iOllowing:--


"I am glad to know that my course in
Congress receives the appreciation Of those
whose opinions I would respect, and can
assure you that, whatever my fate may be
politically, | ould stand by my convictions
of right. A war proiessedly for the Consttu
ton should not trample upon any precepts or
guarantees, nor ignore its sanctity.


"Upon that solemn enunciation, which de-
clared that Congress had no right to inter
fere with the local institutions of the States,
was nominated for the seat now occupy.
With went before the people, by its sane
ton was elected, and so long as | continue
here by virtue of that election | Twill, so help
me God, stand to and abide by it. .'e





the gratifying assurance that the rebellion is
nearly closed out. we have frequently been
admonisbed by members on this floor that
we should hasten to secure the fruits OF the
war! What fruits, | would ask in the name
Of God and my country, have we right to
claim from this war other than constitution
indicated, flag untarnished, government
restored to its majesty and supremacy, a
Union fiaternized, cemented, glorious and
perpetuated and new guarantee in behalf
of civil liberty and benefcent government
throughout the world?


"These are the only legitimate fruits OF
the war that have felt myself privileged to
anticipate, and these glorious fruits, amply
sufficient in my opinion to fully compensate
for all the immense cost of the war, we aOiH
secure if we are permitted to close out this
session of Congress before those who profess
to be the only true friends Of the government
shall commit treason. If Congress would
finish up the legislation necessary to carry on
the war and adjourn, it would, in my opin
ion, be the very best thing that could hap
pen to the country. .#.' ..'


II have read, without lamentation or re
gret, the frequent attacks lately made upon
me by the Adverttser. Let them howl and
snazl and play dog ifthey will, don't care
tow string SO long as can feel that | am
right and my course approved by men oI
sense. r.N f Hr.


IL have but little ambition politically, not
enough to cause me to turn Abolitionist or
ignore my convictions of expediency and
sound policy, certainly not enough to induce
me to violate that solemn oath which took
upon myself at the moment of entering
upon my Congressional duties. My course
is fixed as indicated by my record, and can
assure YOU that cannot be swerved from il
by any thing that that institution can prom
| ise or threaten"
Year: 1862

gsA The Republicans in Congress
are afraid to pass the tax bill till after
the fall elections. 1t is much more
important that the present representa-
tives should be returned, than the
financial affairs of the country should
go on without much embarrassment
Thank Heaven they can't keep the
taxes off forever, and the people need


a taste of taxation to bring back their
senses. - -
Year: 1862

PORTLAND, March 3lst, '62.
/ Friend Record In accordance with nv
promise. will give you q few inklings of a
trip to Salmon River mines. As many Of
your readers no doubt, have q hankering to
see the elephant, l will endeavor 20 send in my
feeble way, mirror of at least a portion Of
/ his trunk. | left San Francisco on March IL,
( land everybody knows that is St. Patrick s
Day. on the steamer Oregon, and had very
pleasant trip. Since which time We have been
weather bound When say we. l do not
mean the editorial +" we,' but We of a company
of seven. among whom l may mention Com
stock, of Washoe notoriety, and other good
men and true, not even excepting your humble
correspondent, all bound, not to Salmon but
to John Days River, which is tributary of
the Columbia River, between the Des Chutes
and Umatia Rivers, and is said to be a far
richer mining country than Salmon River
but of that | will advise you after ny arrival
there, which will be in about three weeks, as
our company intend to 60 up with teams, as
it is the most comfortable and economical way
to reach the John Day mines. The distance
from the Dalles to the John Day mines is
abo1t two hundred miles. And speaking of
these mines | will tell you that last fall there
was party OF eighteen men left this place for
the purpose of prospecting them, and becoming
fully satisfied of their richness, twelve of the
party were detailed 10 go to the Dalles after
supplies. and all but one Ia Frenchmanl were
murdered by the Indians, among whom am
sorry to say, was Thos. w Nutter, of the firm
of White & Nutter of your county. But now
there is less danger, as the emigration will be
large enough to prevent any further hostilities
In regard to the Salmon mines, will say that
it is folly to think of going there before July,
as the snow will not be off the mountains be-
fore that time. Still men are foolhardy enough
to start now, and | have conversed with men
just in from there, and am told that there is
more suffering on the road than pen can des-
cribe, several having been brought in with
their feet frozen so that amputation was neces-
sary; and most of them obliged to live on
bread straight and scarce at that, as it has
been impossible to get provisions above the
Dalles this winter. But am getting every
item that will be of interest collected for my
next, which expect will be from the Dalles,
to which place you will please address.


J. d. K.
Year: 1862

THE MALIGNANT SFIRlr OF REPuBLICAxIsN
NJ Asked Republican the other day. how he
liked the resolutions Of the Rhode Island De
mocracy, which met with no opposition what
ever in that patriotic State. His reply was
hat be did not ike it. because it suited us and
other men who have heretofore opposed the
Republican party it Upon the same princi-
pie, should the rebels lay downtheir arms,
and swear allegiance TO the Constitution, the
Republicans would be bound to oppose the


Constitution.
Year: 1862

We resume the publication of the Crescent to.
day ona full sheet. Circumstances we could not
in any wise control compelled us to go down to a
halfsheet, very much to our dissatisfaction. The
scarcity and cost of printing paper has of late
been frghtlul, but it was the impossibility of OBJ
tanning supplies, not the expense, which com
PEELED us to contract the ample dimensions of the
Crescent. Still, by aid of small but clear type,
we have been able to present the public with
almost as much reading matter as before, and we
think our arrangements are such that hereafter
our readers will have no reason to complain. AT
all events, we shall do our best, and we are sure
none of our readers will expect more,
Year: 1862

W have reason to believe that the plan on
which the Virginia has been constructed originated
in this city, with one of onr ingenious workme n.
Our workmen still ready to devise and to work,
and the times demand that they should be permit
ted to work. [Charleston Courier.


On the contrary, we thought it was generally
admitted that the hint was taken from our Tur-
tie here, on the modelof which the Virginia was
fixed up, and which is a Virginia on a smaller
SCALE We understand the blockaders at the
Balze are in constant dread of our old Turtle.
Year: 1862

LosT HIS TIcKEr-Charles Mccarthy com,
menced suit in the County Court of san Fran
cisco, last Monday, for $4,000 damages. against
the steamship Sierra Nevada, for violation of
passenger contract. Plaintiff purchased a
ticket for a steerage passage, from Victoria to
San Francisco on the steamer for S25. Upon
their arrival at Portland. he found he had lost
his ticket, and demanded another of the purser.
VINO refused to give him one. He was then
driven from the steamer aud badly beaten by
the mate and some of the crew. As the
steamer was leaving be jumped on board, when
be was seized and put under arrest by the
mate and kept so strictly until the second dav
out. After all of which, the purser had exam.
ined the register released the man and gave
him new ticket a strange story and stan
ger still if true.
Year: 1862

10 DR.. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS
should be in the possession Of everybody in the
mining region. As a preventative Of the various
dangerous diseases to which the gold seeker is La
bic. it has no superior. While it Is quite palatable
As beverage. is speedy and powerful in its effect
upon the system. In all cases OF DiarrhGa. Dysen-
terry, and the prevailing feverS consequent upon
exposure, the Btters will be found invaluable as
corrective. No man should enter upon the exposed
camp life Of a miner without being provided with
Hostettcr's preventive Of stomach disease, nor
should any of those who are engaged in the occupa-
tiou fail to have recourse to the Bitters. Sold by
all Druggists and dealers everywhere.
Year: 1862

RIcH CoPPER DIscovERY.-A vein of cop
per ore that will average forty-ive per cent.
has been struck in the Webster claim, mile
and half soutlrof Copperopolis. The depth
Of the shaft where this ore has been discovered
Is one hundred an twenty feet, and the width
OF the vein, as far as yet known, is twelve feet.
This is said to be by far the richest copper
lead heretofore discovered.
Year: 1862

New TowN-Citizens of Virginia City,
Nevada Territory, have taken up a large tract
OF land to the east of the present road between
Gold Hill and Virginia City, and are having
1t laid off into town. The tract embraces
some three or four hundred acres
Year: 1862

SENTIMENTS OF New JERsEY.-We find the
following item in regard to the President
emancipation proclamation in the Monmouth
Democrat, loyal, patriotic war paper;


Presidents ProcldmQtion-If we were trai-
tors we would thank the President for bis
proclamation. As We are loyal and desire the
success of our arms, we mourn. That is not
all ; we feel that an outrage has been perpe-
trated upon the great majority of the loyal
people of this country. Now for such an ear
nest war upon radical Republicanism as it
never vet has felt
Year: 1862

Total officers Navy proper ..195S


-Four hundred and twenty-six of the above
number were born in the Slave States, show
ing that the Southerners are not all fighting
for the cause of the rebels, although very
large number resigned on the outbreak of the
rebellion


Besides the above, there are belonging 10
the volunteer navy the following
Year: 1862

Additions may be made to clubs. providing for
the papers added to expire when the club does.
Additions made during the first three months


OF the club to pay the full club rate thoss
made previous to the second quarter expiring
to pay one fourth less and those after the OK
piration Of the first six months one-hull.
Year: 1862




We learn that the gross income of this Road is
now about $3.50, 900 per month The Importance
of this Road at this time to people, and to the
Confederate cause, cannot be overstated We are
glad record the fact that it is prosperng under its
President, Mr.. Webb, who is eminently business
man. and Mr.. Sumner, its energetic Superintendent.
There are complaints, however, as to the running
of the Road which result mainly from the fact that
its ss and tmbers are, to some extent, giving way.
These must be supplied by the ensuing winter, or
the Road will not be able to dispatch the heavy
business it will have on hand. We learn that the
slave labor along the line is not adequate to the
work of supplying the sills and timbers, and that
the Road will be obliged to rely for these indspen-
sable articles white labor. But many of those
who have contracted to furnish slls conscrpts.
Surely they will detailed for this important work.
Such conscrpts as these be greatly more useful
to the government in this capacity than they would
be in the ranks for the Road is transporting troops
and munitions of war at ha! price, and any cessa-
ton of its operations would result in serious injury
to the Confederate cause. We are gratifed to learn
that Maj. Malett fully appreciates these facts and
that his action in this respect will be prudent and
| liberal.
Year: 1862

We crafty universal anxiety in laying before
our readers to-day correct copy Of the late Exemp-
ton bill passed by Congress. 1t will be found to
cover large variety of cases. 1t could hardly be
expected to meet with universal approval: Many
of its provisions are important and excellent others
are highly Objectionable. We are gratifed to learn
that President Davis will exercise the utmost for
bearance in carrying into execution the last con-
script law, being aware how disastrously it must
operate upon the poor farmers especially, in those
sections where there are few slaves. We are as
sured that he will not call out the under
the last act until the necessity becomes imperative
By the way we have learned incidentally that North
Carolina has done about four times as much under
the first conscript bill any other Southern State.
Is it too much for our Legislature to demand that
the first conscript act shall be fully carried out in
all the States before the last one is put in opera.
ton?


Congress will doubtless receive the thanks Of the
body of the people for its effort in the Exemption
bill to lay an embargo upon the extortion and spec
ulation of the country.


Nothing we are sure is exerting so depressing ar
influence upon the minds of the people of the South
as the unbrdled avarce which rules the spectators
and extortioners of the country. Its influence
far more damaging than half dozen defeats OF ou
| armies.
Year: 1862

A correspondent of the Western Democrat, wri-
ting from Martinsburg, Va, says:
. "On the night of the 18th, at l, A. NJ, We left
for Sharpsburg via Shepherdstown and again CROSS
ed the Potomac into Maryland On the 18th We
were drawn up in line of battle, soon after daylight
in Gen. D. H. Hills division on the right of the
centre, there listening to the heavy firing on our
left, until shout 10 o'clock, when we were ordered
hastily to support our left, under jackson, sorely
pressed by nearly the whole force of the enemy
We rushed forward at double quick for about two
miles and went forthwith into action, with 700 men
rank and file, charging through a wood shelled by
the enemy, ard through which grape and canister
and rifle balls were pouring thick as hail Onward
rushed the 4stb and the whole brigade through the
woods, leaving many wounded and some dead, and,
am sorry to say, some of the living unhurt behind
front of the enemys terrible battery of ls guns,
beching death and destruction at every discharge.
Werushed forward still to within 80 yards Of the
enemy's batteries, and they evidently began to wa
yer, but our lines were broken in consequence of
the want of drill and discipline in new recruits
the conscripts, who fought well for raw troops but
understood but little of marching in line of battle.
The regiment was thrown into confusion and driven
back with great slaughter, many of our wounded
being taken prisoners. An effort was made by the
Lieut. Colonel to rally the regiment under cover Of
hill in the woods but in vain considerable por-
tion of the regiment he afterwards succeeded in ra-
lying behind stone wall near the woods, and was
afterwards Joined by the Colonel with a few 9TH
ers Here the End South Carolina, and the 18th
or 22nd Mississippi regiments rallied with u.s.
We suffered severe shelling here, but stood our
ground until late in the evening when VIC were
ordered over to our extreme left, where we were
subjected to one of the most terrific shellings VIC
had ever experienced. Some few were slightly
wounded by it. We remained on the field near oul
battle ground all night without eating anything but
few roasting ears since we left Harper's Ferry
about "a hours-and slept on the ground without
covering We continued there on the next day
neither party wishing to begin the fght-and W


buried our killed and collected our wounded.


Our boys have only one suit of clothing, (wel


worn) and very little bed clothing, having left then


behind in our retreat and not a blanket for ever


hslfdozen men, and many of them barefooted.-


They are half starved half clothed hard marched


hard fought and still cheerful! and make but Ii


tie complaint Something must be done for then


in the way of bedclothing in particular, and thu


QUICKLY"
Year: 1862

If we were to Judge the spirit of the times by the
vaporings of grave Senators and gray headed hVal
ids of late, who in the spirit of menace and bravo Co.
talk of unurling the black flag on our battle heios,
we should conclude the war is becoming more ana
more sanguinary and barbarian as it advances But
50 far as we are able to discover our Generals and
our army maintain their original POSITION that the
war shall be fought out, governed by the rules ol
civilized warfare, so long the enemy Will allow IT,
President Davis, too, maintains his equanlmity'
maugre all the fiery and bloody zeal OF those VINO
never intend to 60 to the war;


1t is palpable fact, that those who are SO e4-
tremely anxious that both armies should throw
down the gauntlet and henceforth allow no quarters
are not in the war, and never expect to 60 H. we
have vet to learn of the first intelligent officer or SOL
dier of the army who favors this wholesale ana IN
human butchery. War at best is butchery YET 'hose
educated to arms profess to feel some OF the prompt
ngs Of civilization to guide them on the most san
culinary battlefield. Pity that so many shade-men
are oblivious of these promptings.


Were not the battles around R'chmeha'-
at Shiloh, at Manassas, at South Mountain a
sbarpsburg and at Shepherdstown bloody enough
to crafty the most insatiate appetite! 10 no
enough>of the bones of our brave boys bleach OF
the hills of Virginia and Maryland and in the grea
valley, to appease the fierce wrath OF such people
Have we not made the rivers to run with the oioo
of the Yankee sodiery. and would not their bone
6n bccatombs? The case is becoming too serlou
for madness. Give it truce, and let us not Jorge
that the ewes of the world and of God are upon III


let us prove it to be our purpose to visit promp'
ly the atrocities and barbarties of the enemy
condgn punishment by only such means as .. =.


oun consciences can sanction, and God ana u
civilized world can approve.
Year: 1862

NORTHERN PoLrr1cs--It is very evident from the
few glimmerings which we get from across the line
of Northern politics. that the North is not unit in
the sunnort of the unconstitutional and wicked war
Lincoln is waging against the South. Public sem
tment is suppressed by the iron hand of despotlsm
but we trust the pentup wrath of the conservative
people will soon break forth in thunder tones to the
utter destruction of the Lincoln dynasty.


Many Northern people, until now, have been de-
uded with the idea that they must sustain the war;
because its object is to maintain the Constitution
and preserve the Union; but when, as they must
now fully perceive the true object is the destruc-
ton Of all Constitutions, all laws, and all Unon'
the destruction of slavery entire and the establish
ment Of military despotism, they must awake
from the delusion and put down the war.
Year: 1862

ExToRrED PRAsE.-A Newbern correspondent of
the New York Tribune gives q flaming, and of
course generally false account Of the late fight in
Washington, but he pays the following extorted
tribute to the courage of our troops:


The enemy exhibited superior courage and tact,
while they fought more like madmen than anything
else in fact they have displayed, by this dashing
attack, a courageous audacity which presume no
Union force, any other force but one composed of
lunatics, would think Of initiating. Let no one say
hereafter that North Carolinans are towards They
may, however, be called indiscreet in exhibiting a
superabundance of courage which Morgan and
Stonewall jackson have yet to excel"
Year: 1862

The s0rH REGMEsr.-We regret to learn that
Col. F. M. Parker, Of this regiment was seriously
wounded in the battle Of sharpsburg. He was
struck by Minnie ball on the head, the ball ftac-
turing and taking off a part of the skull. We sim
cerely trust that COL Parker may recover from the
effects Of this wound. He is deservedly respected
and beloved by his regiment, and braver man
never drew sword. We learn that the SOth regi-
ment displayed great GOODNESS and courage in the
battle referred to. We are yet without the list Of
killed andwounded in the regiment
Year: 1862

MARTIAL LAw-We give to our readers today,
the admirable letter of Vice President Stephens on
martial law He puts the whole question in nut
shell. in manner so clear that all may see and un-
derstand it. By the way, it is misfortune in the
present calamity that the Vice President IS not az
least an advisory member of President DAVIS Ca''-
net. His brilliant intellect deep penetration and
thorough craftsmanship and his calm, conservative
views, would doubtless have suggested plans OF vast
moment to the interests of the South.
Year: 1862


sacrifice Of our brave troops. All honor both to the
living and the dead:-


"HEADQ'Rs ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,


October I'd, 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS
In reviewing the achievements of the Army dur
ing the present campaign, the Commanding General
cannot withhold the expression of his admiration OF
the indomitable courage it has displayed In battle
and its cheerful endurance of privaon and hardship
on the march.


Since your great victories around Richmond you
have defeated the enemy at Cedar mountain, expell-
ed him from the Rappa6annock; and, after conflict
Of three days. utterly repulsed him on the Plains OF
Manassas and forced him to take shelter within the
Notifications around his capital.


Without hating for repose you crossed the Poto-
mac, stormed the heights of Harper's Ferry, made
prisoners of more than eleven thousand men, and
captured upwards of seventy pieces of artillery, all
their small arms and other munitions of war.


While one corps Of the army was thus engaged,
the other insured its by arrestng at Boons-
boro' the combined armies of the enemy, advancing
under their favorite general to the relief of their
beleaguered comrades


On the field of Sharpsburg, with less than one
third his numbers, you resisted, from daylight until
dark, the whole army of the enemy, and repulsed
every attack along his entire 'front.' of more than
four miles in extent


The whole of the following day you stood pre-
pared to resume the conflict the same ground and
retired next morning, without moestation across the
Potomac


Two attempts subsequently made by the enemy
to follow you the river have resulted in his
complete discontinue and being driven back with
loss.


Achievements such as these demanded much valor
and patriotism. History records few examples of
greater forttude and endurance than this army has
exhibited and am commissioned by the President
to thank you in the of the Confederate States
for the undying fame you have won for their arms.
| Much as you have done, much more remains to be
accomplished. The enemy again threatens US with
invasion, and to your tried vaor and patriotism the
country looks with confidence for deliverance and
safety; your past exploits give assurance that this
confidence is not misplaced. R. &. LEE,
General Commanding.
Year: 1862

f" Hem them in ~ is the country's cry;
See how the bayonet needles fly .,.t
Nothing neglect and nothing leave,
Hem them in from skirt to sleeve.


Little they reck of scratch or hurt i
Who toll at hemming the sou thern shirt
Little they'll care, as they shout aloud,
If the southern shirt proves southern shroud
Hurrah for the needles sharp and thin
Cotton is saved by hemming it in. @