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Year: 1863

The election and its manifold excitements
being over, and the demonstration made
plain that Maryland has an entirely new
field before her in the necessity she is un-
der to employ free labor, perhaps the most
important thing that can next engage the
earnest attention of her public-spirited
citizens, is the question of how to make the
transition to which she is Immediately SUBJ
jected as little hurtful in all it's consequent
ces as possible! The day of the election
reduced what was with many mere specu-
lation to certainty; the most incredulous
holder OF slaves in the State being then
made capable Of understanding that if he
desires to cultivate his hundreds of acres
another year it cannot be done in the usual
method. What might have been done had
the shareholders been gifted with fore
sight, promptness, discretion, in meeting
the difficulties upon them in the manner
tried III Louisiana, is now mere matter OF
conjecture; but then the probability is that
had they recognized the actual progress or
the peculiar institution toward dissolution,
the temporary troubles might have been
STAYED off until the change would have
been little felt.


For instance, let us suppose that eighteen
months or two years ago the slave-owners
had taken our advice in preparing for the
storm tha, everybody else could see was
rising rapidly in the distance; suppose that
DV q convention Oh tnPlr own tHSy ldu uA-
ed upon terms definitely-as the President
invited them to do-accepting ''compensa-
tom for the imminently threatened and
even actually vanishing interest. Would
not the large compensation protfered have
greatly mitigated what they now groan
over as q heavy visitation? Would they
have the same reason to feel sore over the
results attained? But they would not
however, as individuals, some might have
regarded such o policy as wise, under the
circumstances; but, deceived by the hol-
low promises held forth to them from
Richmond, the majority scorned the good
offices of the President-they would not be
warned of what was impending over them.
Well, the months went by with their con-
stantly accelerating and mighty changes,
and more and more critical became the
condition of slavery here. With free ter
ritory along our whole border, and an ar
my hostile to the perpetuation OF slavery
upon our soil, the institution began to put
itself in motion rapidly for other localities.
Another chance still was left those
who had it in charge, and that was TO
| adopt the policy largely adopted in Loui-
siana, of hiring those no longer subject,
| by the changes OF circumstances, to COM
pulsion. Let US suppose that the planter
here having any number of negroes, whom
| it had become probable-or, at least, possi-
| ble-he might lose from his place on any
| night, had taken occasion promptly 10 eau
| them together; suppose he had stated
plainly to them the changed condition OF
Year: 1863

HORRIBLE ATTEMPT OF MURDER AND
ROBBERY AT PELLA.-As well known
citizen, Mr.. Ware, was returning to his
home from the city, at about nine o'clock
in the evening of the ninth inst, he was
sprung upon, knocked down, beaten, his
face and lips horribly cut, his tongue split
to prevent his making a noise, and robbed
of his pocket book, containing some forty
dollars. He was known to have money,
but who the the villains were that perpe-
trated so daring deed, before his very
door, and in the thickly settled part Of
the city, it seems impossible to ind
Should they be discovered the city will be
hot birth for them. The man is living,
but a horrible looking sight. Ye business
men be armed, and on the watch. Truly
the times are OminOus
Year: 1863




The Illinois troops Of the 18th Army
corps are indignant at the action Of the
tories IN the State Legislature, wherein
they assume the concurrence Of the sol
diers in the field in the so-called peace
measures. Last Saturday they adopted 3
series Of resolutions indicative Of their
views. In these they utterly repudiate the
ides Of an armistice with rebels in arms
and pronounce the proposition disgrace
to the State and Army. They threaten the
Copperhesds with the vengeance Of The
justly-ineensed army of Union soldiers;
they call their expressions Of sympathy
for the suffering Of Illinois soldiers in ihe
field, hollow and insineere, and designed
for political effect; they accord to the war
power as 8 war measure the right to abol-
ish slsvery; they denounce the Chicago
Times as an unmitigated Tory organ,
strengthening and encouraging the rebel
hon; they indorse Governor Yates, and
pledge anew to the Government the power
Of their strong right arms to vindicate the
majesty Of the law and the honor Of the
flag.


These resolutions were adopted by a vast
majority in every regiment and company
belonging to Illinois in the 18th army
corps. in Inc 127th, Colonel Eldridge
commanding, the vote against the passage
Of the resolutions was one in 558. SINH
lar resolutions we're being adopted by the
Indiana troops. The Copperhead traitors
Of Illinois viii find little comfort in the
srmy
Year: 1863

A correspondent of the Tribune writes
that the Army of the Potomac is still
grand army. It is well disciplined, nsvR
better, well drilled, well appointed, well
provided for, and well armed and equip
ped. The men look well, there is but little
sickness, little desertiOn Of late, and moth
ing like the disposition to give up, back
out, sit down like craven towards, that we
had been led to suppose. The men are
willing to fight, and not so unwilling to
have sambo's help as the COpperheads
would have US believe. "Do anything
within reason" is their language, "tO
crush this Rebellion "If the negro will
fight for Gods sake and the cOuntry's let
him"
Year: 1863

geOn Of the 82d Regiment, writes US:


This address was read to each Tegi-
ment few evenings since, and in almost
every case three deateHizg cheers were given
for our 5rage General need not say that
he is esteemed by all, and they long to
have him again in the field with them
General Logan has his whole heart enlist-
ed in the cause in which he is now en-
gagged, and with such man to lead an
. army there is little danger Of failure
Would that we had more such men in the
service. There are too many Copperheads
IN the army as well as at home.


s d SHELDON
Year: 1863

THE THEArER The benefit of Miss Thomp-
son last night WIS success. The house was
hlled. and her last appearance AS Little Barefoot
was the signal for hearty demonstrations of ap-
plause. The play will win upon the public, and so
will the actress There is nothing sensational
about it-nOthing TO create furor. but il steals
upon the better feelings OF our natures and leaves
an impression that one does not wish 10 Get rid
OF Should Miss Thompson ever return. we are
sure that her Little Barefoot would draw far
greater crowds than it has done during her stay
with Us now. II Is play that will wear where
il wins.


To night Miss Thompson makes her last ap-
pearance as Pauline lie Blanc. She leaves for
81 Louis.
Year: 1863

A SERENApE-The fine band of the sth regu-
lars made the air vocal with sweet sounds last
night They serenaded Gov. Morton at the En-
ecutive mansion. and afterwards played some
beautiful pieces in front of the Sentinel office
and wound up by playing in front of the Bates
House. The band had just arrived in the city
and il is without doubt one of the best in the
service The concerts to be given by this band
OF which IA notice will be found in arother para
graph. will be a rare musical treat. to Judge by
the silvery tones and exquisite melody of the in
struments last night
Year: 1863

To THE LADlEs.-The fashionable manta al d
cloak house OF lvens 4 Co. have just opened a
fresh lot of beautiful goods in their line adapted
to the season. The variety of styles aud oi
fabrics is greater than has ever heretofore been
exhibited in this market and there are some most
exquisite garments among them The ladies will
bear in mind that this house is exclusively in the
one branch OF business. and that their arrange
ments are such that they keep up with the fash
ions, and never let Broadway New York Chest
nut street, Philadelpha, or Fourth street. Cincn-
matt, get ahead of Meridian street, in Indianapo-
lis, in goods peculiar to their trade Our lady
friends would do we'll 10 call and examine the
new goods Just received
Year: 1863

Mayor Maxwell requests that W ashington
street be kept clear of vehicles during the hours
devoted to the military parade and review
Monday next. The day should be observed as
national festival Thus every patriotic heart
feels. and the request TO suspend business tor a
few hours we hope will be cheeriuly complied
with. Col Darlington has responded promptly
to the invitation OF the Legislature 10 join in the
ceremony of raising the national flag On the dome
OF the Capitol. and has added par OF the
military which will be fine pageant: and to
avoid accidents he desires that the street be kept
clear for cettan maneuvers. To this desire the
Mayor adds his request
Year: 1863

~ The grand excursion next Tuesday is not
a private speculation. but the proceeds are to be
applied TO worthy public object The weather
promises finely now. and We hope tor a large aud
pleasant party. Fare only 81 You 20 on Tues.
day and return on Wednesday which gives time
TO see and do all YOU want in the Queen City.
Year: 1863

sE- The moon las night in her first quarter
set squarely in the blue sky like an Indian canoe
upon the waters. There was a good deal of spec
ulaton whether the position of the horns indi-
Gated dry or vet weather The old Du,eh rule
was quoted both ways. Will some one familiar
with the signs inform Us. or will we have to wait
for the result To determine the ruler
Year: 1863

sY- IL some of our CITY Councilmen would
take excursion to Vermont street. between
New jersey and East streets, after heavy rams.
snow or "thaw outs" they would not fail to be
convinced of the improvement the street needs
and leni their influence in the regard. More than
once has our attention been called To this natter;
and. understand our illustrious City Fathers
are remarkably fond of avoiding mud holes. and
have them filed especially il they lie in their
path. We would suggest that some member Of
this notable body be prevailed upon TO move in
the above vicinity of mud and mre If this i
done. We have no fears for the improvement of
the street


II.
Year: 1863

ton. It might be advisable to fix limit Beyond
which no citizen of the United States residing
abroad may claim the interpos.ion Of this Gov
ernment. The right of suffrage has often been
assumed and exercised by aliens under pretense
Of naturalization, which they have disavowed
when drafted into the military service. l submit
the expediency of such an amendment OF the laws
as will establish the fact of esto2pel against
claims Of exemption from military service or civil
obligation on the ground Of alienage.
Year: 1863

the Departments--without having time
to even add up the amount, and included
the great negro swindle and all


Far more honcst--far more decent,
would it be to condemn those who voted
for Tie bill, rather than those who voted
against, or refused to vote at all. We
have no hesitation 10 saying that had we
been a member OF that House, we should
have voted plump against the measure,
and then called on any one to condemn
us; if they had the courage. We would
have unraveled before the country the
whole plot and wickedness Of the meas
ure. We rather like to be abused for
doing our duty, for it gives us good
chance OF showing up our enemies in
making our defense.


We not only hope, woxSelieve, that
the people Of Ohio, for their own honor.
and to save their hard earned property,
will not be SO lost to every honorable
sentiment and their elf.preservation, as
to condemn public servant bccuase he
would not vote away the public treasure
for purposes the most corrupt and unpa.
triotic. If nothing will do them but the
most extravagant and reckless expendi-
lures, why then they can easily find men
enough who are wicked enough to soon
empty their pockets Of the last dollar and
put i. into their own. Before the people
do this. they had better take general
drunk and spend all they have got them
selves and be done with it.
Year: 1863

We clip the following article from the
Milwaukee Sentinel, which copied il
from the Railroad Gazette The article
shows that the business men of Chicago
and railroad interests are in earenst
about having a road built that will Sc.
cure the vast trade Of the upper Mississ-
ippi to that city


1t is true that the construction of the
road in question will divert large trade
from Milwaukee, but have not the buis-
ness men and railroad companies of that
city stood in their own light in this
matter?


The Milwaukee and Prairie du Chen
Company should have built branch Of
their road from Lone Rock to La Crosse
on this rout three years ago. and thus
have secured beyond contingency for
that city the trade of northern Iowa,
Wisconsin and southern Minnesota.
While we have no unkind feeling to-
ward Milwaukee nor do we wish to see
the legitimate trade of that city and her
roads diverted-yet, if her business men
and railway companies so far neglect
their own interest, as to allow hundreds
of thousands of dollars of trade annu-
ally TO be diverted from them just for
the want of about IS miles Of railroad,
most of which is on as good and practa-
bel rout as can be found in the wes-
tern country-,then we cannot see that
they have any ground to find fault, if
the enterprise Of Chicago shall embrace
the opportunity of securing the i'm
mense trade.-Richland Co. Observer


can important act passed the Wis
consin Legislature at its last session, to
enable certain counties to aid in the
construction of a line Of road by coun-
ty subscriptions to the preferred stock
of the Mineral Point, La Crosse and St.
Paul Railway Company, thus garantee-
ing the payment Of the interest on the
bonds Of said Railway Company, for the
purpose of grading and Bridging. The
line or rout of said road is from Miner
al Point, or from a point of junction
with the Prairie du Chieu Railway, to
the Upper Mississippi Valley, through
the counties of Iowa, Richland and
Vernon, in Wisconsin.


The construction of this road would
place Chicago some thirty miles nearer
the grain producing region of Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota than by the present
routes, thus ensuring large and prof
table, trade with the Upper Mississippi,
at La Crosse, Winona and st. Paul
The line to be built in order to secure
the shortest and most direct rout be-
tween Chicago and La Crosse is only
seventy-6ve miles in legth, and passes
through a we'll settled and productive
section of country.-NortA Western
Times.
Year: 1863

The following letter, addressed TO Yankee resident OF
this city picked up the other day Correspondence
Of this nature not ordinarily intended for the public
eye but when found Ia the open the inference


would TO point 10 such gut OF this kind Of ltera
ture will more than compensate for the loss Of merely
one specimen. And this Inconvenience remedied by
the publicity given the underground mail arrange
ment one which doubtless performs It's functions with
Efficient auxiliary In extending the facilities for
inter insuas communications Captous people may object
10 the perfect freedom with which the neiehborIne
sAuds, Gays ana Lighthouses are smpOyod ios tbs puf.
Year: 1863

Tho Park Commssio- announce that there will DO
music at the Park Tho Mall, today at four O'Clock r.


NJ by tho Park Band under the leadership OF H. H. nod-
worth n tho weather Is fine. Tho following Is the pro.
Year: 1863

Some fifty years ago, Rev. John s. Mof-
fit, then in his prime, delivered lecture
which closed with the following words:


Phoenix, tabled bird of antiquity, when
it felt the cold advances of age, built its
own funeral urn, and fired its own pyre
by means which natures instinct taught.
All its plumage, and its form of beauty
became ashes; but ever would arise the
young-beautifu from the urn OF death
and chambers Of decay would the fiedg-
ling come, with its eyes turned to the
sun, and essaying its dark velvet wings,
sprinkled with gold and fringed with s:l-
yer on the balmy air, raising little high
er, until at length, in the full confidence
of flight, it gives cry of joy, and soon
becomes a glittering speck in the bosom
of erial ocean. Lovely voyager of
earth bound on its heavenly journey to
the sun


So rises the spirit bird from the ruins of
the body, the funeral urn which its Max
er built, and death frees. So towers away
to its home, in the pure element spiritu-
ality, the intellectual Phoenix, to dip its
proud wings in the fountain of eternal
bliss.


So shall dear, precious humanity, sur
vive from the ashes of a burning world.
So beautiful shall unchanged soul soar
within the disc of eternity's great lumin-
iuary with undazzled eye and unscorched
wing-the Phoenix of immortality-tak-
en- to its rainbow home and cradled on
the beating bosom of eternity,
Year: 1863

Come hither to my bosom,
Thou dearest of my heart:
Come hither. let me kiss thee,
Ere thou from me depart,
To mingle in the mad fight,


W kindred blood is she'd
Anu >.-ap perhaps, this sad night
l. .gnee with the dead.
Come Either, let me bless thee.
Ny blood is running cold.
Whilst dreaming of the sOrrOws,
The miseries untold,
That yet may be thy portion


Among the traitor band.
Who seek the wreck and ruin
Of our once happy land
Whose banner now is Haunting
A vile and worthless rag
Where once was proudly streaming
Our glorious starry nag
Whose ribald tongues breathe vengeance
Against the true and brave,
Who fight and fall in conflict


That star-lit flag TO save!
There's sadness in my spirit.


To think that l must part,
With all that now remaineth


OF gladness to my heart;
Your grandsire died in ireland,
A British -bann'd outlaw,
Because he loved his slre-land


Despite the Saxon law
Your father left with sorrow


The dear land of his sire,
Still hoping for a morrow


OF dark and vengeful ire;
But ere the wished-for day came,
His spirit passed away.
And hope and heart together


Lie mOuldering in the clay
I fain would keep thee longer.
Ny only prop and stay,
To guard with arm stronger


Ny stages of decay;
For oh i feel 'twere lonely
To have but stranger nigh,
To cheer me with some kind word
And list my dying sigh
But gO-I shall not stay thee
Against thy country's call,
And though some traitor slay thee,
What matters still thy fall
If but see the old Flag


O'ershadOw once again,
The land love so dearly,


From Texas unto Mainel
Year: 1863

Our MurfreesbOro correspondents relates
the Vallandigham policy in "Dixie. =
Mr.. Vallandigham does not throw him
self into the Confederate arms and de-
clare eternal war against the Union
They who have noticed his course in
the North expected nothing OF that sort
from him; nor any course that would in
volve any risk to himself, either of polit-
ical position or bodily peril. Risk and
sacrifice are for the dupes that follow
him. He announces to the rebels that he
is still Vallandigham and, second, that
he is Union man. Then he proceeds to
show them that Union man, as he un-
derstands it, is one who would make the
people of the West very sick Of the war,
who would divide the loyal States by a Sc
cession of the West, who would brew Il
storm there which should give the Gov
ernment enough to attend to at home
without fighting the rebellion. and thus
would permit the rebels to dictate their
own terms.


By this he convinces the rebels-if any
of them were so dull as to need this show
ing-that 4 Valandigham Union man Is
a much better SecesSiOnist than a South
ern rebel, Thus he is recognized by the
Confederates as carrying out their plot,
and is patronized accordingly; while he
is made martyr in the North because
he is not tolerated in his efforts to brew
the storm which is to give the armed
force of the North enough to do at home.
1t requires a character whose ruling tea-
ture is low sleepless cunning and whose
regard for his personal interest and safety
is so vigilant as never to allow him to be
betrayed into any bold, chivalrous or pat
riotic course, or into any unselish act, to
accomplish this Janus-faced position, but
these are just the qualities that distin-
guish Mr. Vallandigham. In his double
aspect he is the Janus of this war-in the
North a martyred Union Saint in the
South admitted to the internal revels as
one of the head demons of Secession.
-Cm. Garstts.
Year: 1863

ADDRESS OF Hon. r. z GARLAND--We
invite attention to this document on our
first page. 1t is well known that we
differ from Mr.. Garland in many points,
most especially as to the conscript law,
and the motives Of our representatives
in agreeing to the committees report
on the twenty negro clause. We also
differ widely on the propriety of the
declarations of Congress with regard to
the unalterable determination of the
Confederacy to accept of no peace short
of entire independence. We decline
any discussion however at present. His
address i5 entitled to q fair and candid
reading, and to such consideration we
cheerfuiy commend it.
Year: 1863

Sow WHEAT In the midst of the
great absorbing events which are trans
piring around US, and the cares which
afflict us, we should not forget the fu-
ture The world is not at an end, and
next year, too, we must eat and drink,
and if God please, be merry too. We
earnestly urge upon all our farmers to
sow wheat as largely as their circun-
stances will permit Should this be
neglected, great distress may come up
on our community We have now a
bountiful supply, but it will become ex-
hausted by waste and the chances of
war. Next year may be a year of
scarcity such as often happens in our
climate, and there would undoubtedly
be great distress amongst the poor, as
well as in the army. The enemy may
not overrun the country. If they do,
the wheat in the ground cannot be de-
stroyed, and if we get it back by spring
our crops will be there to reap If we
are compelled to stay amongst them, we
will need food. Every consideration of
selfishness as well as patriotism urges
US to sow largely.
Year: 1863

The Mobile Register, Of a late date truth
fully says: "Just so sure as God is just,
and man loves liberty better than subju.
CATION, jus! SO sure is this struggle to be
crowned with National Independence
There are not fools and towards enough


who dream of peace from submission, born


under this Southern sun to prevent it
These men may disgrace and damn them.
selves to eternal infamy, as cravens, dung
hills, slaves if they will, but they cannot
drag down to the same pit of degradation
the frceborn men and master race of this
Southern land. The blood of the martyred
brave which has watered the soil of eyery
Confederate State cries shame on those who
talk or think of yielding-who dream Of
peace except upon the terms of perfect and
glorious independence for which we have
drawn the sword. 1t is time for the true
men of the land to speak out and frown
down the towards who think of betraying
the country to the infamy and ruin of Yan.
kee domination. We call upon the press
aud men of nerve and influence everywhere
to take their stand to rekindle the fires Of
patriotism, to encourage or silence the weak
hearted and the croakers, to make new
VOWS Of devotion to the cause, and to drive
every skulker from the army to his duty to
his comrades and his country. Up with
the Southern banner, the cross aad the bat.
tie flag, and 90 forth the cry