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Year: 1864

The following from the Richmond Dis
patch, shows in what light, and with what
enthusiasm the denomination of Lincoln
is hailed in Richmond, the headquarters
of rebeldom. And they have reason to
rejoice at his denomination, for all they
claim that he has done for their cause is
literally true-and more than true; for, in
addition to uniting the South to man,
he has, by his base treachery, divided the
North. The obedient tool, who, at their
bidding, banished Vallandigham from his
home and country, will of course, receive
their united support. "Birds Of feath-
er flock together" Secessionists of the
South and Abolitionists of the North
join hands in the support Of Lincoln and
johnson. Hear what the Dispatch says ::


+" For our own part we are glad to hear
that Lincoln has received the nomination
When some enterprising partisan officer
of the Revolution proposed to carry off
Sir William Howe from the midst of his
army, Washington put his veto on it at
once He had no doubt that it was FEAST
BILE; but Howe had conducted the war as
stupidity as it was possible for any man to
conduct it, and any change whatever could
be but for the British interest. Let him
stay, for fear of successor who might
not be quite such an imbeeile. So with
old Abe. 1t would be impossible to find
another such ass in the United States;
therefore, we say, let him stay





We, at least, of the Confederacy, ought
! to be satisfied with him, for he has con
Quoted the war exactly as we ought to
wish it to be conducted He has con-
frmed those that were wavering, heated
red hot those who we're lukewarm, made
those Jealous who were careless convert
ed cold Indifference into furious passion
and calculating neutrality into burning
patriotism. AS for the military opera
tions conceived and executed under his
auspices, surely we have no right to com
plain. No service ever had so many
blundering officers, and no campaigns
were ever conducted with greater stupid
lty. For these reasons we are decidedly
in favor of Old Abe, and if we coulc
command million of votes in Yankee
dom, he should have them all. He ha,
made the South the most united people
that ever went forth to battle with an in
vader; and for that he deserves the liyel,
gratitude of every Southern man.
anything could add to the obligation un
der which we lie to the Baltimore Con
veDtion. it would be found in the nomina
tion of Andrew Johnsoa-the man of al
others most detested in the South, anC
J the most likely to keep together the par
ties already united in one solid mass fo
the prosecution Of the war. Convinced
as we are, that nobody in favor of con
tinning the war could be elected, and tha
no other would conduct it so leolishy
we 20 for this ticket,
Year: 1864

The Albany (N. Y.) Journal of the
Both ult., has the following:


"The people will breathe more freely
hope, almost worn cut, will revive with
the intelligence ofto-day-Mr. Chase out
Of, and Governor Tod in, the Treasury
Department Heaven be praised for this
CLEAN of national sunshine; it is more
precious, even, than a military victory
1t is glorious financial achievement
The long, weary day of despotism is over
One clog is removed.


A man who did not desire restora-
ton of the Union is cut of the Cabinet
We eau begin now to penetrate the dark
ness which has SO long shrouded the
political horizon. @
Year: 1864

With this number we commence the
18th volume of the TRIBUNE, and in laying
it before our readers, we tender to our
many patrons our grateful acknowledge
ments for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon us since our residence in Mineral
Point. During the sixteen years Of the
existence of the TRIBUNE, we have had little
cause for complaint of the liberality of
our citizens, though we witnessed some
dark days, such as all country newspaper
publishers are acquainted with, but thus
far have kept our head above water, and
commence the new year with prospects no
less tiattering than those of previous years.


With the best wishes for the prosperity
and happiness of our patrons, and .he
hope that the pleasant intercourse so long
continued may not soon be broken, we
commence a new volume, and hope to con-
tinue our weekly visits to the satisfaction
of all
Year: 1864

The New York Tribune puts the question
the hour thus:


The rebels are desperately in earnest. ORR
ginally few, they make intensity Of venom
atone for paucity of numbers. They clutch
their own section, compelling every white man
or boy to fight every black man or woman to
work, for the triumph of their treason. They
tolerate no dissent or demur where they have
power to suppress it. Their conscripters and
bloodhounds (as an Alabamian quantity said)
stake every one who hasn't been dead more than
two days. The conscripted must either march
or be shot-take your choice, but no words!-
They pay no bounties, make no provision for
their soldiers families, and have given over the
farce of pretending to pay their men. Once in
their ranks there is no release till the end of the
war. They have ceased to have finances; they
regard all private property as Confederate, and
take whatever they want wherever they find it.
There is no business-little trade-no specula-
tion among them-nothing but deadly war.


Is the North prepared to emulate this2


If yes, let US call out all the men that are
wanted, loan our government all the money it
needs, and put the war through by daylight
BY this means, success is certain; otherwise not
Is the North at length prepared for war in
earnest? This question is fairly in order, and
must be answered forthwith. Trifing is peril
Gus; equivocation is ruin. Let the North now
arise or be forever fallen.
Year: 1864

The speech with which Speaker Colfax
prefaced the adjournment of the House
was very short and happy. He said, ''The
hour of adjournment has arrived and
wish you one and all happy reunion
with family and friends in the charmed
home circle. Thanking you for the KIND
and generous manner in which you have
sustained me in the administration OF the
difficult and responsible duties of the
Chair, and hoping and trusting, when
we re-assembIe in these halls next Deeem-
Der, Providence may have so crowned the
endeayors of our heroic defenders in the
field, that we may be permitted to rejoice
over the full realization of the prayer ofso
many millions of your constituents, ''God
save the American Republic"
Year: 1864

The following good one is told of farmer in
Boyle county, Kentucky, who became anxious
about his slaves, apprending that they might
leave him and enlist in the army. He accOr-
dinghy called up one of the most intelligent Of
them, and asked him if they had any thought OF
leaving Ben told him they had talked over the
war good deal and then asked him what he
thought the war was for, and whatits results
would be. The master answered that he sup
posed the colored men would all be free by the
end of the war;. Said Ben, 1--WE want to be clear
on this for we think that ifthe war is going to
make us free we ought to fight; but fit is for
the Union and the constitution as they was, we
think, Inassa, you ought to fight.
Year: 1864

Every citizen ought to be in some way
represented in the army either by personal
service or by sending his son or brother, or
BY furnishing some other representative at
his own expense. To keep the armies full
this summer, and end the war with the au-
tumn months, every citizen must help;
whoever stands idle now does less than his
duty to the country. Whoever can go
ought at once to enter the service, and who
ever cannot 90 in person ought to. busy
himself with procuring some one to go for
him. What is needed is personal effort
and personal interest in this matter. Be
sides what committees and supervisors do,
there ought to be Individual effort In
that way the armies can be keptfull, and the
war can be brought to victorious end in a
very few months.


Is any one ready to 90 but prevented by
thoughts of his family Let him look around
he will find some citizen ready to provide
for his family. Has any one money to
spare Let him devote it to the support Of
men who are defending the flag and Union.
The whole country ought to-day to be di-
yided into but two elasses-those who are
in the field and those who by their labor at
home maintain She families of the absent
We have no higher and we ought really to
have no other, interests till the war is end
ed, but these: to make the army efficient
and to keep the families of the absent from
suffering. Under the present regulations
any one may send recruit to the army at
his own charge. Let our wealthy men and
women do their duty. Ii they cannot go
themselves they can send representatives;
and it will be found that to support the
family ola soldier is necessary and effect
i've service to the country, which many eIti-
zens can perform at this moment with salts
faction to themselves.-N. p. Post.
Year: 1864

To STop A RUNAwAY-Take small but
strong cord, tie one end ints loep (no,
slip moose, )pass it over the horses head.
and attach it rather loosely 20 the throat
latch that it will not fall down too low. The
other end OF the cord is passed TO the car
Ilage within easy reach of the driver
When the horse runs and cannot be
stopped by the reins, pull upon the cord,
hard enough TO stop his breathing; he will
soon s:op-indeed he must soon stop
Soon as he stops slack II, the cord, and
quiet him by soothing words and kind
treatment. There is no danger of his
falling, rs lie will stop long before he is
exhausted, and will brace himself on his
feet SO long as he has strength the cord
being slackened rs he stops will relieve
him. Thi, simple remedy may be applied
10 anJ hc.se that is in the the habit Of
running away; he will very soon connect
cause and effect together and after a few
trials will be entirely cured Kicking
backing, and Other vicioas habits yield to
the same remedy when jGliciousl5 en-
ployed.
Year: 1864

Tobacco is an expensive luxury Just
now, and the chewing Of it n habit from
which at least some OF its votaries may de
sire to break Loose. The following cut
from an exchange, may aid such:
friend Of mine ovsrcame the habit Of
chewing tobacco by substituting a bit Of
cracker for his accustomed quid. He had
previously trided camo.nile flowers and
other means without success, and adopted
the cracker upon The iecommendari N o's
casual staccceach companion some years
ago. His hankering for tobacco was soon
overcome, and he has never had relish
for 1t since. Iie gave up the use OF the
cracker slsa in a few weeks, and as his al
visor had also been cured by the sans
means, | am induced 10 offer the remedy
for publication
Year: 1864

UScALLED FoR.-The Shasta Courier of
Saturday last uses language in regard to the
non fulfllment oft the appointment of fMessrs.
Branan and Vinton, at Copper City, which
is altogether uncalled for. The appointment
must have been made without any knowledge
of the lay of the country. 1twould have cost
the speakers ride of sixty miles to fulfill
the appointment at Copper City, and as the
editor of the Courier was made aware of the
causes which led to the disappointment, he
should have tempered his remarks according
ly. Copper City will be visited by. Union
speakers in due time.-Red Bluff Lndepend-
ent.


The decided coolness of the above is cer-
tainly appropos these warm days. We can
but wonder how the sage of the Independent
acquired the authority to tell us what we
should donor can we understand how he
knows 1--WE used language uncalled for"
We have no thanks to offer you, Mr.. Inde-
pendant, for medling in that which you know
nothing about, or for instructing us in what
we should or should not do In reply to your
article we have only to say that from what
we knom, our remarks were extremely enient
to the gentlemen referred to, nor do we wish
to be called out in the matter for reasons that
may present themselves to the astute brain
of the independent.
Year: 1864

august OOt0, 1SOf.
DEAR BROTHER: Your welcome letter of
the 18th ult., was duly received. am sorry
that cannot inform you of the capture of
Petersburg or Richmond, but the truth of the
matter il, the rebs hold out like good fellows,
ard judging from all appearances, it will be
some time before this army succeeds in the
capture of Richmond and also compelling the
evacuation of Virginia by Lee and his yeter.
an army.


Within the last ten days the Fighting"
Second Corps has been on brief visit to the
north side of the james river, about twenty
miles from here, at place called Deep Bot.
tom. While there we had q pretty smart
nyn.., in which there was two rebel Generals
killed. Our troops captured Lumber of
cannon and three heavy mortars. Our Bat.
terry was in action about two hours, but we
lost no men or horses. At times the bullets
flew pretty thick around us, but fortunately
did us no injury. A Battery on the right Of
rs had seven men killed and wounded. The
Infantry lost pretty heavy. l hear it will
reach one thousand.


Our Battery is now in position in a Fort
in our extreme front. There is rebel Fort
directly opposite the one we are in, only 500
yards distant. We can plainly see their can
non with their black muzzles pointing to-
ward US. We have been here several days,
but the rebels have not fred shot at us !;
yet we look for them to give us a welcome in
the shape of mnrderous shell one of these
days. As the pickets of neither party do not
| fire. we are not careful about keeping down
behind the works. To day the pickets are
very friendly towards each other. They meet
half way between the lines and sit down and
trade; the rebs giving Tobacco for Coffee
and Sugar or anything our boys have to
spare. The rebs seem to be destitute of any,
thing to exchange but Tobacco. and of that
they seem to have any quantity. We are
pretty near Petersburg at this point. From
our Fort we can see six steerles in the CITY,
and at night when all is quiet we can hear
the town clock strike quite plainly. On the
| right of our line there is some heavy mortars.
and every night we see some interesting
scenes or fireworks, the shells in their
Hight taking course in the shape OF q half
circle, the fuse throwing off stream of fry
sparks like rocket. The rebs reply with
mortarsf and sometimes dozen shells are in
the air at once. The most of the mortar firing
is done at night and is sometimes kept up
all night long. Some of our long range NOR
tars throw shells into the City, As some of
the shells are monsters, weighing hundred
pounds or more, they must do great injury,
bursting as they almost invariably do. among
| the buildings. and often setting on fire the
City. In most cases the fire companies ex-
tineuish the fire before it spreads much.
At the present time the Fifth Corps holds
the railroad that connects Weldon with Pc
tersburg. 1t is the most important road for
the rebs; they can hardly afford to loose the
use Of IL They have made some desperate
Year: 1864

WHICH Horn OF THE DILEMMA" The
Union was originally formed by the exercise
off spirit of conciliation and compromise.
To restore and preserve it the same spirit
must prevail in our councils and in the hearts
of the people," So says Mcclellan, in his
letter accepting the N ,mination fthe Chicago
Convention. If such was his belief at Fair
Oaks and Antietam, he was false to his prin-
ciples in unsheathing the sword and turning
our cannon against the rebels instead of
meeting them with Cancellation and com


promise" Or if be believes now tha. the
war he then waged against the rebellion was
justi6able and necessary. be is false in say.
ing it could be restored by Cancellation.
Which horn will the little Joker choose,
Year: 1864

We are not alarmists, nor do we mean to
write for buncomb, but we would be neglect
ing duty if we did not call the attention
ofour citizens to the fact that the Democratic
party Of this county is well armed and that
this state Of things is of recent date. With
in the past three weeks we know of men buy
ing guns who never till now owned one. and
now have no more use for gun, 50 far as we
can see, than we have. They are not sports


men, nor have they become rich SO as to af.
ford the luxury of gun,-they are simply
Democrats of the new schools. Reports come
to US, seemingly well authenticated, that
there are organized bodies of armed men on
the east side of the river who meet every
week, and sometimes oftener, in the night
time and in the dark of the moon, at the
houses of prominent southern born Demo
Gratis. They assemble and depart before
daylight. We also have a seemingly well
authenticated story, said to be the revelation
of a young man who belonged to this organ
ization. and on hearing their designs became
conscience stricken and told Union man
whom we know and believe, that it was the
intention OF these organized bodies to revo
lutionizc the State. That at proper time,
they would begin by visiting. in the night
time in parties of five, the houses of promin-
ent Union men, calling them to the door on
some pretext and shooting them down when
they present themselves. ~his done, they
would concentrate and take possession of the
State Government. These are terrible stories
so barborously cold blooded that reason for
bids belief-nature revolts atthe bare thought
of the possibility that human beings could SO
perfectly pcrsonate the fends. To say we
believe such an organization exists for such
purpose and in such manner we cannot, but
we can advise all citizens to be cautious and
well prepared for defense.


Our exchanges from all parts of the State
advise US of similar rumors to the Above.
Where there is so much smoke there must be
some fire, and it is wise to be prepared with
the the necessary means to extinguish it if
it should break out into a confagration.
Year: 1864

MORE INDIANS KILlED.-A party of some
80 persons, led by Mr.. Jones, who was wild.
owed by the brutal murder of his wife by In.
lians in Bear Valley a short time since, on
Monday last appeared on the west side the
river in pursuit of Indians who had fled to
this side for safety. As near rs we can learn
eight were killed. We are further informed
that this party do not intend to kill any In
dams on this side who live here unless th y
know them to have been on the other side at
the time of the massacres.
Year: 1864

The following letter from an old citizen of
Cburntown, in this county, to Mr.. Wolcott,
of the same locality. was handed us about .
month since. By some accident the manu-
script was mislaid. or we should sooner have
published it. As il is one of those things
that will bear publication at any time and
often-speaking as it does from the heart and
from the field where nation fights for its
integrity-its interest is not lost by age:
Year: 1864

WAsHMGToT, Oct. 4.


The Copperhead ISLANDERS about the mag
nitude and ratio of increase of the public
debt may be effectually and finally silenced
by the following statement which draw
from accurate official calculations #a


The average daily increase of the public
debt during the forty three months of the
war has been (omitting odd thousaZds) one
AMI a half millions. The daily increase
for the first twenty-five months was one
million three hundred thousand dollars.
The daily average then was gradually less
till some months later, when it stood at one
million one hundred thousand dollars.
Since then it has Teen falling again so, as
before said, the daily average through the
entire period of the war has been a million
and half The minimum of the daily
average throu h the entire period of the
war has been a million and half The
minimum daily increase of Indebtedness
has been one million, and the maximum
three millions. By the more perfect work
ing of our tax system the accumulation of
debt will be gradually more and more ar
rested.


It may be considered certain that the
figures above given are the worst the IA
tionsl finances will be called upon to face.
Year: 1864

had changed General Hickman's division
to the left to prevent any flank movement
from that direction, it having been found
impossible to hold the Star fort and the
Curtain on account otthe very heavy fire
from the rebel gunboats and batteries on
the other side Of the river.


As the rebels approached they met with
stubborn resistance but again and again
advanced to the assault Repulsed again
and again they were forced to retire Ieav-
ing their killed and wounded on the
field.


General Stanard was shot through the
arm by a sharpshooter while on the para
pet, directing operations Of his troops.


The command of the division devolved
upon Colonel Cullin, who finished the
fight as the brave Stanard had begun it.


Prisoners say that General Lee came up
from Petersburg with their column and
was in command in person.


The North Carolina troops took refuge
behind trees and were seen waving hand
kerchiefs in token of amity. As soon as
beckoned to by our men they left their
covers and run into our lines.


The ground was literally covered with
rebel dead and wounded
Year: 1864

During the night of the Oath they lefi
the Shenandoah Valley and moved to the
Luray Valley by the KeezletOwn road.


Our army continued its march and ar
rived at Harrisonburg at 4 P. N, their
rations having given out the day before.


Here 800 rebel wounded, in hospital
tents, were captured.


In one week Sheridans army fought
two battles, gained two signal victories
and pursued the demoralized and broken
column of Early 80 miles.


A history of the eventful war may be
searched in vain for more persistent and
successful fighting during an equal space
of time.


The Heralds 10th corps special of the
1st says:


Notwithstanding the severe storm of
rain that has prevailed since last night,
we have been busy strengthening our
position, and are now so securely posted
that if it shall be deemed expedient, we
can remain where we are.


We can safely defy the whole rebel
armyI


Most of the prisoners we have captured
on this line have been of the rawest kind
men just forced into the ranks on an emer-
gency. They represent nearly every in
dustrial pursuit, and their presence in the



rebel army is strong commentary as well
on the desperate straits of the rebellion as
on tle panic prevailing in Richmond.
They tell US that when our advance be-
came known every man capable of bearing
arms was sent into the field. Stores, shops,
and offices were summarily closed up, and
all the employees of the rebel government
were excused from duty and furnished with
q musket, and sent into the works defend
ing the city.
The Navy Yard was deserted in less
than an hours notice. At eleven An.
the men were ordered to hurry home and
get their dinner, and return within an
hour, prepared to march to the field.
Railroad trains were stopped with the ex-
ception of one mail train on each road and
employees swept into the ranks ofthe ar
my. We have gained much valuable in
formation from them.


This morning the enemy made two
charges upon General Ayers's line, but
was handsomely repulsed.


1t is especially worthy of mention that
the new troops recently added to this com-
mand, most of whom were never before
under fire, behaved with remarkable gal
lsntry.


We learn from refugees who have ar
rived to-day from Richmond that intense
excitement prevails there, and the advent
of the Yankees is confidently looked for in
a few days.
Year: 1864

The 'TTi5nnss Shenandoah Valley special
says;


So hot has been the pursuit of Early
that we captured beef which had been
killed for the use Of his army, but which
he left skinned and smoking upon the
ground, and had not time to issue it to his
troops.