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Year: 1863

From the Baltimore Sun, of Tuesday.


The robbery of Adams Express, on


Wednesday night last, on the Northern
Central Railroad, between Cockeysville
and farkton, was one of the most adrOitly
managed that has occurred in this neigh
borhood for some time. On the following
morning the robbery was known in this
city, and Immediately some Of the most
expert detectives went in search of the
safe which had been stolen from the train.
and the large reward offered made it an
object of considerable interest to those
who were engaged in the search. On
Sunday some of the people residing in the
vicinity of Krohs Paper Mill, between
Whitehall and Parkton, Joined in the
search, and Mr.. Burns, with one of his
neighbors, while walking on the bank of
the race of that mill, discovered an i'm
preston on the ground, which had the ap-
pearance Of having been made by some
heavy object. They followed the marks
but short distance, when they found the
bank scratched, as if the object had fallen
into the race, and short search discover
ed the safe in the bottom. Assistance was
obtained and it was soon taken out upon
the bank. When taken out of the race it
had large white pocket handkerchief
tied around it, on removing which, it was
discovered that the door had been blown
open with gunpowder, and part of the
fuse still remained in the lock. The Gov
ernment bonds, certificates, and checks,
were all there, saturated with water, but
the money, some $4,000 in Treasury
Notes and gold coin, was gone.


The safe was brought to the city yester-
day and received by Capt Williams, the
travelling agent Of the Express Company
for the Philadelphia district, which in
cludes the Northern Central Railway.
The safe was found but a short distance
from the railroad track, and sledge-ham-
mer and cold-chisel on the bank of the
race near by, though they were not used
in the work of opening the strong box.
There was also found a carpet-bag and
suit of old clothing in the immediate vicin-
it,. Thus far no clue has been obtained
to the guilty parties. The railway track
crosses the mill-race in question, and be-
fore reaching it the speed of the train is
reduced to the rate of three our four miles
an hour. After crossing the race there is
a curve, and then comes the bridge over
the headwaters of the Gunpowder river,
and the speed is not increased until that
bridge is passed, the whole making dis
tance of two miles. At the Gunpowder
bridge there are workmen employed day
and night, and the guards are thrown out
for a considerable distance on each side,
so that it is supposed the safe was thrown
from the train Immediately after it passed
over the mill race bridge. The safe has
been found and returned to the company,
but the matter is still shrouded in mystery,
though no effort is relaxed to trace the au-
thors of the robbery.
Year: 1863

The following in memory of the wife of
EDWIN BoorH recently dead, is from the pen
of DR.. T. w. PARSONS:


MARY BOOTH.
What shall we do now, Mary being dead
Orsay or write that shall express the half?
What can we do, but pillow that fair head,
And let the Spring time write her epitaph.
AS it will soon, in snowdrop, violet,


Wind flower, and columbine, and maiden's


tear


Fac, letter Of that pretty alphabet,


That spells in flowers the pageant of the year.
She was a maiden for man to love;


She was a woman for a husbands life;
One that had learned to value far above
The name of Love, the sacred name of Wife.
Her little life-dream, rounded SO with sleep,
Had all there is of life-eXcept gray hairs,
Ope--lOve-trust-passiOn and devotion deep;
And that mysterious tie a Mother bears.
She hath fulfilled her promise and hath past:
Set her down gently at the iron door!
Eyes look on that loved image for the last,
Now cover it in earth-her earth no more.
Year: 1863

NoRrHwKsrERs FAfR.--The officers of
the Sanitary Commission propose to hold
Northwestern Fair in Chicago during
the last week in October, the proceeds 70
be devoted to the relief of our sick and
suffering soldiers. The States of Michi-
gan. Wisconsin, lows and Minnesota
have given assure ncos that they Will join
in the project. The idea Of holding such
fair is good one, and We have no doubt
but that it will be highly remunerative,
and furnish substantial aid to our sick and
disabled soldiers
Year: 1863

MORE RHoauIrs.- Colorei rec fuits are
arriving every day in squads Of fift Teen and
twenty. Nineteen came in yeste rday on
the Western train, and sixteen the day
before. At this rate of volun teering,
the Regiment that is to be raised in this
State, will soon be full. The N zen that
have arrived thus far, have been sent from
one or two recruiting stations alone, and
when the recruiting officers all get to
work, we may expect to see these squads
increased to companies, if the colo red men
are everywhere as enthusiastic as they
are in this section. The blow which some
Of the Copperhead papers are making
about the cowardice of ofnegroes is oil false
There was never any excuse for the scep
ticism rs to the negroes capacity fpr fight
ing The stakeholder never sho wed it
nor never had it, Years ago Henry A
Wise said in letter to South Side Ad
ans: "With white officers would fgh
y Regiment Of them against any foreigl
troops which could land on our shores
They are faithful. and they are bra We, an,


more disinterested than white me h.'


will appear from the foregoing that Wise


estimate Of their fighting qualities was


4 q high one, and we do not think that h


overestimsted them. from the ma nner j


which they fought at Port Hudso q.
Year: 1863

About this time last year we published
an extract from private letter, written by
Gen. Tuttle to friend in Van Buren
county. We republsh that extract now,
trusting that ell who vote for the Gene
raj will endorse it heartily. He said


/" / am in favor Of calling out million
more men and forming line Of battle
from the Atlantic 10 the Mississippi
Then 90 forward. When We find Un.
ion man make him shoulder his gun and
70 along, phite or black Make every
body else keep ahead of the bayonet or go
down, for ! tell you nothing bnt a .uar Of
determination uiH do any good, and an
in favor of that
Year: 1863

Assuming - per cent as the nominal in-
crease it will be seen which States have
lost aud which have gained from the mi
grafton Of this population. The increase
in Missouri is remarkable, and would seem
to fix her destiny with the Confederate
States, while the decrease in Maryland and
Delaware would keep them with the North.
Year: 1863

1t is thought by many that the further
collection OF the War Tax by the Confed-
crate Government will be dispensed with
during the coming year. To make its col
lection uniform throughout the CoRfelera-
cy is iInpracticable at the present, as much
OF our territory IS in possession Of the enc
my.
Year: 1863

How TO CoLoR TnREAD.-Prepare a lump
Of beeswax by mixing into it whileina a mel
ted state. enough of sobt to make it perfect
" black. When cold it is ready for use. By
drawing a white thread of cotton or silk O.
yer this twice, you will have grey thread,
and by repeating it you will have it black,
and good enough for nearly every purpose.
Year: 1863

SPRINGFIELD, ILL) JUNE 10-Goveruor Yates this
morning issued unconstitutional and revolutionary pro
clamaton prorogung the Legislature until 1853 The Re-
pubcsns left the halls and thereby broke the quorum
each House. but the Democrats refused to recognise the
propagation, aud continued the session The Governors
pretext is that there disagreement between the two
Houses on the subject Of adjournment but there was no
parliamentary disagreement whatever. The Democrats
n the afternoon, finding themselves poweress to do any
further business entered protest upon the record rect-
log the facts and arragnng the Governor for his
ton and unconstitutional acts, and informally left their
seats not recognising adjournment but revolutionary
breaking up OF the Legislature The Governors procla
nation was intended TO and did defeat the one hundred
thousand dollar appropriation for sick and wounded
ders The foal passage Of that bill pending p the
House when it dissolved There is great excitement
aud deep Indignation against the Governor
Year: 1863

In our last number under this head, in the
course Of the review We are making of the Evil
dence and Report Of the Congressional Committee
on the " Conduct of the War;" we had occasion to
exhibit the sanctions under which the Committee
professed to take the testimony of the witnesses
called before them, and then adverted to the pub
lie use subsequently made (before any report was
given to CongresD Of the evidence taken under
the pledge of seoresy.


No sooner had the Committee entered on their
labors than they sought to drive the Army of the
Potomac into awinter campaign. Commencing
their examinations on the Gath day of December,
1861, they interrogated officer after officer for the
purpose of sliciting testimony sgsinst the mac
tivity Of Gen. Mcclellan at that time. The first
officer called was Gen. HeintGelman, between
whom and the chairman, Mr.. Wade, the following
colloquy was had:
Year: 1863

State Convention, composed of delegates from the
various Union Leagues in New Jersey, held at Tren.
ton on Wednesday. Ex, Governor CHARLES 8. oLDEs
presided Vice President being taken from each Congress
sona district The organization s based the doctrine
that the Union superior to oil party considerations
State Central Committee and Committee Of Correspon-
dence with view to the formation of county and
ship Leagues appointed An address the people
OF New jersey also adopted urging them to unite in
putting down the rebellion at anv coat
Year: 1863

should be held before Judge Nelson
and himself at the term Of the circuit
court of the United States DOW in sess-
ion at Albany. The argument came
on to be heard last week, Mr.. Seymour,
of Troy, and Mr.. Holsten, of Albany,
appearing for the defendant, and
District Attorney Dart for the govern
ment. Judge Nelson promptly gave
his opinion that the indictment could
not be sustained, as the section Of the
revenue act in question was in direct
conflict with the constitution and the
laws of the State Of New York. The
court then directed ,,olle prosequi to
be entered on the Indictment, and thus
tho question is supposed to be settled
in the district. The district attorney
is at liberty to appeal if deemed expe-
dent, which will bring the question
directly before the Supreme Court Of
the United States but whether in the
light Of Judge Nelson's opinion, and
similar opinion delivered by Judge
Field, of New Jersey, this will be done,
remains TO be sc cn.- Utica Herald.
Year: 1863

TaE EXPANSION Of THE Country.


We receive many letters asking how
long the present imitation is to continue
and when it will be wise to look for
change, We can only answer these in
general terms. We are ascending the
hill. and notwithstanding the foot gives
occasionally, the general course is to-
ward expansion. Sooner Or later the
turn Twill come, and the descent cannot
be avoided The whole caravan must
come down as low, at least, as the orig
inal starting point probably lower.
There are two ways Of coming down:
one perpendicular; the other is IN in
clined plane, corresponding in greater
or less degree in the angle of descent
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which OF the two is most desirable.
The sudden and perpendicular fall
breaks more bones, aud seems most
disastrous at the time: but as broken
bones, often heal quicker than chronic
ailments of q less violent origin-so in
the financial world damage of down.
right fall is sooner recovered from than
the less exciting trouble which follows
long, lingering period Of commercial
revulslon. When that turning will
come none can say, as to almanac dates;
but it will be when the enormous out
lay of the government for war purposes
shall cease, or be greatly checked. AS
long as the treasury spends two million
dollars per day the "good times" will
continue. When it ceases, labor must
seek other employment, and then the
trouble will begin. We can only hope
that alleviating circumstances may
mitigate the natural horrors Of such o
crisis s.--NeD York Journal Of CON-
n.erce.
Year: 1863

We would preserve tho constitution
as it ls, until lawfully amended.
We would endcayor to restore the
Union as 1t was.
We would punish public plunderers
and dismiss them from the state and
national capitals.
We would recall from abroad such
notorious enemies of the people as Hell
per.


We would restore the authority Of
the courts in the north.


We would take by the hand the I'm
ion men Of the south, encourage,
strengthen and defend them.


We would reduce the public expen-
ses by reducing the profits Of contract
ors and dispensing with unnecessary
expenses in all the departments Of the
government.


We would equalize tho system of
taxation.


We would release loyal men from
prison and from exile.


We would so amend the tariff SO to
render it a tariff for revenue, and not
"a tariff to enrich the east at the expense
Of the west.


We would refuse to purchase millions
of negroes with the peoples money.


We would sustain the generals Of the
army in the discharge of their duties.


We would make party subeervient,
not to the good of it's members, but to
the welfare Of our country.


We would oblige the president ito
regard his solemn oath to execute and
obey the constitution of the United
States.


Finally. We would administer the
government upen the principles and
and in tho spirit in which it was found
ed by our revolutionary foretathers,
enforcing allegiance to that govern
ment by all constitutional methods,
and punishing unlawful hostility to it
to the end that peace and unity might
be speedily restored.
Year: 1863

In the last two calls the numbers
set down in the table arc the original
calls, each for 100000, increased by
the fifty per cent, to lie added by the
drafting officers IN accordance with the
conscription law. Considering the
percentage of men unfit for military
duty, and the fact that the total of the
several calls is in number about two
thirds Of the whole vote in the North
for president in 1860, we arc forced to
the conclusion that these calls require
al the men in the North capable of CO.
ing military duty.-Desroit Free
Press. .....
Year: 1863

THE Lottery TICKET LICENSE


CASE.


The act to provide internal revenue
to support the government and to pay
interest on the public debt, Rquires
that all lottery ticket dealers should
take out license, paying therefor
the sum of one thousand dollars per,
annum. The case Of Kufas A. Vassart
Of Albany, it will be remembered, was
made test case by the United States
authorities Of this distinct, and an in
dictment was found against him for re-
fusing to obtain license. He was ar
raigned at the May term of the district
court held at Rochester, when plea
was entered by his counsel, the efec
that the section Of the revenue act un-
der which the indictment was present
ed, void and imperative in this state,
as by the constitution and laws thereof
lotteries are declared to be public nu-
isances, and illegal. The case having
been postponed until the July term at
Utica, Judge Hall at that term made
an order that in view of the Importance
Of the question involved, the argument
Year: 1863

In the House of Commons on the 9th
Of June Mr.. Cunningham (as reported in
brief by the Bohemian) gave notice thar
on Thursday next he Will ask the noble
Lord 1t the head Of the government wheth-
er the efforts hitherto made BY the B.i,i,h
nation for the suppression Of the slave
trads might not with advantage be ex
tended to the continent of America. and
whether the time had not arriysd when il
10 the duty OF the government TO enter
into negotiations with the Federal States
for the purp' se Of fuppressing the slave
trade, which is sIillop My carried on and
sanctioned BY the rebeilious States OF
America. He also gave notice that when
the honorable and learned member for
sh iii Id brought forward his motion for
The recognition Of the Confederate States
he wonld move the previous question.
Year: 1863

We learn that some of the Copperhesds
are swearing since the enrolment CON-
menced that they will not stand the draft
that they viii die at their own door
fret. Well, gentlemen, you have your
choice but if you are determined to
die, you ought TO be amiable enough to
20 away from the door Of your own dwell
ling. We do not suppose, however, that
it will make any material difference to the
country 10 this crisis where YoU die.
Year: 1863

and nerve the arms of our brave soldiers in
the army


GENERAL ORDER, NO 2.
STATE OF DELAwARE.0
Executive Department,


March 10Th, SI63.


To the private soldier as well as the COM
missioned officers belongs the honor of de-
Tending the Republic.


When the army of the United States shall
have triumphed over treason, and peace
again settle upon an undivided people, pos
terity will inquire for the brave men to
whom they are indebted for the preserva-
ton Ofthe Union and the future historian
will search the records for the names of
those who saved the nation from destruc-
ton by the most causeless and wicked
rebellion that has disgraced the annals of
mankind.


In the State of Delaware he would search
in vain; in no department is there any evil
dence that Il private soldier is in the field.
The names of those in commission only are
to be found This must be renedied A
permanent and durable record will be made,
to which the children can refer as the evil
dence of their fathers loyalty.


1t Is therefore ordered that the command
ing officers of. the several regiments and
| corps from the State of Delaware, shall
cause to be made out and transmitted to the
Adjutant General of the State full lists OF
| the officers and enlisted men of their res
pective regiments and corps, whether Ar
tillery, Cavalry or Infantry, showing, at
length, the full name and place of residence
of each officer, whether commissioned or
non-commissioned, and private soldier, and
also any casualties: by death or otherwise,
during their term of service


That injustice may not be done to those
who have faithfully served their country, and
obeyed the obligation of the oath to dis
charge their duty.


1t is further ordered that the list shall also
show the names of those, if any there be,
who have brought disgrace upon themselves
by desertion.


1t is also Ordered that the commanding
officers from time to time return to the Ad-
jutant General the condition of their regi-
ment or corps, and whatsoever there may
be any special instance of bravery or good
conduct. that it be reported, to be filed in
the State Department rs a memorial Of in
dividual worth


1t is further Ordered that each command
ing officer shall cause General Order to be
made known to his regiment or corps, that
it may be understood by the brave men un-
der their command that their services are
appreciated by the Executive, and that, in
so far as his power extends they shall be
remembered, and their deeds perpetuated


By order of his Excellency, William
Cannon, Governor of Delaware,
SAMUEL NJ HARRINGroN,
AdmHa General
Year: 1863

The copperheads of Berks county are
secretly organizing under the lead of prom
inent snakes of that party, for the purpose
of resisting the military laws passed by the
last Congress. 1t is said that these organ
izations prevail in many other counties in
that State. We shall soon see of what
metal they are composed, as the military
laws will be enforced in spite of every cop
perhead traitor in the North.
Year: 1863

There has been considerable uncertainty respect
ing the stocks Of flour and grain in Montreal. We
have therefore taken the trouble TO collect the ex-
net stock In the warehouses round the canal, which
Year: 1863

Under the foregoing caption an ~ex.
change gives an obituary Of broth,
er OF the quill. from which we extrac,
the closing paragraph


Are we not glad that such an ed.
itor is in heaven There the cry more
copy" shall never fall upon his ears
There he will no more be abused by
his political antagonists with lies and
detraction that should shame a demon
to promulgate. There he shall ne
more be used as ladder for the AS
piring to kick down as soon as III. /,
reach the desired height and need hin
no more. There he shall be able I,
see the immense masses Of mind be
has moved. all unknowing and un
known, as he has done during his
weary pilgrimage on earth, There
he will find all his articles credited
not peal of thunder stolen, and nc
typographical errors to throw him in
to fever. We are glad the editor i,
in heaven.
Year: 1863

C0RNER or EAST WATER DETROIT sTREETs,


MIL Wa UKEE


This House is located in the business part of
the City, convenient to the Cars and Boats.
t4 Omnibus and Baggage Wagon always
on hand to convey Passengers and Baggage to
and from the Boats and Cars free of charge
Year: 1863

Getting sheet of paper" said the
boy. Put it back, sir, put it back ?
exclaimed the strictly honest official,
that paper belongs to the Government
Of the United States p


1t would be truly refreshing to be
able to record such an instance as the
above at the present time.
Year: 1863

.. "a. The gloomy spell
Is broken, as I thus indulge in fond
Recollection of the Past. Smiling Hope
Whispers-we shall meet again, and yet in
Store for us are many happy moments,
Despite the lonelinesss of the present
Year: 1863

VIII be inserted at two dollars per square
Tor the first, and one dollar per square
for each subsequent insertion. A square TO con.
sist OF the space of IL lines, BREWER tyne. No
Advertisement considered less than a square.
Year: 1863

Reliable information from every Town
ship in thisCounty justiies US in expecting
the triumphant election of every one OF
the Union Candidates if every vote is poll
ed We appeal to Union men u see to It
that not single vote is lost. Think Of the
momentous consequences Of this election
The very existance of your institutions !;
yes, of your country, is dependent upon it.
If the Union ticket is successful, the Gov
ernment will be sustained, the soldiers will
be encouraged, the public credit will be pre-
served, the loyal, all over the land, will take
heart and go forward, while traitors, South
and North, will give up in despair, and the
rebellion will be speedily suppressed.
Year: 1863

Are the Union mon of every Township
ready for the Election. If not. GO to work
and get ready, perfect your organization,
prepare lists of voters and make arrange
ments to get the last man to the polls
90 to the polls early and stay all dav.
This is of the utmost importance. For the
sake of the country, for TIE sake of the SOL
diers,and their families; for the sake of hu-
mani'y, We beseech every Union man to
give the whole Of the 18th to the cause.
Year: 1863

Toe great Copperhead of New York, who
wanted to annex the metropolis of the North
to the Southern Confederacy, and who en-.
g'neered the riot in that city, las declined
the invitation of tha Iowa Copperheads to
come out and help them in their extremity.
Most likely, he never intended to come, and
the announcement was another Of the lies
with which Burton & TO. are trying to de-
ceire the people.
Year: 1863

Always CIR THE BEsT-Especialy in
getting Saleratus-as the best costs but
triae more than the poor. The best goes
farther than the poor, and is much more
healthy. We can recommend the Chemical
Saleratus to be the best. ila|
Year: 1863

That it is proven that E. L. Bur ton-and
he dare not deny the fact,-long since this
wicked rebellion commenced, declared that
any State had perfect right 10 secede that
there was nothing in the Constitution to
prevent them and that he was believer
in the Calhoun doctrine of secession.