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Year: 1863

The New York Obserrer thus foreibly


replies to the urgent appeal of the Lon
don Peace Society that we make peace:


..Now, will the London Peace Society
tell us kOlg to make peace? We had peace
and loved it, and suffered for it-submit-
ting for years to the dictation of those
who are now fighting against US. We
Welded to them for fifty years, and would
have yielded to them probably fifty more,
if they had not battered down our forts,


plundered our garrisons, threatened our
capital, and reared a rebel Government
among our own citizens.


Now we want peace, and how shall we
get it? Shall we give up the prlnclpIe
for which we are contending? 1t has cost
us already the lives of a hundred thou
sand men and more treasure than we can
count. Shall we acknowledge the right
of any faction of our people to dismem-
Der the nation at their pleasure Shall
we abandon our national existence alto
gether, and sink into the condition of a
mobOcracy, liable to be
dissolved at a breath of popular discon-
tent? This we do il we consent, to seces-
sion. What would the London Peace
Society advise if the Scotch people should
throw off allegiance to the British Crown?
If England should march her armies
North would the London Peace Society
interpose. and beg her to make peace p
Did the Society ask its own Government
to let the East Indians alone when they
asserted their independence


I'VE do want peace. We are perishing
by thous ands in this hOIrid war. 1t is a
shame, burning shame, that such war
as this should be, in the nineteenth cen
tury, in the midst of the full blaze OF the
Gospel and the light of the highest civil
ization. BIT Il IS not our fault, and we can
not stop it. If the LondOR Peace Socle-
ty would address itself to their own
neiehbors, the merchants and manuiac-
turers of England. who are sending out
arms and stores to aid the rebellion if
the Peace Society would address the gov
ernment and people of England who have
fostered the rebellion, and given it their
moral support if the Society would send
its appeal to our Southren people, who
have committed the highest crime known
on earth, in disturbing good government,
and bringing down on us and them the
awful miseries of useless, wicked and
wasting war, then the Society might do
some good"
Year: 1863

l was conversing not long since with
returned volunteer


II was in the hospital as a nurse, for
long time" says he, land assisted in TAX
ing off limbs, and dressing all sorts of
wounds but the hardest thing l ever
did was to take my thumb off mans
leg -,


E.Ah!" said l, '.how was that ?" Then
he told me:


1t was a young man who had a severe
wound in the thigh. The ball passed


completely through and amputation was
necessary. The limb was cut off close to
the body, the arteries taken up. and he
seemed to be doing very well. Subse-
ouently one of the small arteries slough
| ed off. An incision was made and 1t was
taken up. "It is well it was not the
main artery" said the surgeon as he per-
formed the operation; ''he might have
bled to death before we could have taken
it up" But Charley got on finely, and
was favorite with US all.


was passing through the ward one
night, about midnight, when suddenly as
| was passing Charles bed he spoke to
me: i'll, my leg is bleeding again."
| threw back the bed clothes and the
blood spirted in the air. The main arte-
nv had sloughed off.


Fortunately knew just what to do,
and in an instant ! had pressed my
thumb on the place and stopped the
bleeding. 1t was so close to the body
that had barely room for my thumb,
but succeeded in keeping it there and
arousing one of the convalescents, sent
him for the surgeon who came in on the
run. 81 am so thankful, H, that
YOU were up and knew what to do, for
he must have bled to death before l
could have got here"


But on examination III the case he
looked serious and sent out for other sur
All came who were within reach and
consultation was held over the poor fel-
low. There was no place to work save
the spot where my thumb was placed :
they could not work under my thumb
and if | moved it he would bleed to
death before the artery could be taken
up. There was no way to save his lie


Poor Charlie he was very calm when
they told him, and requested that his
brother. who was in the same hospital
might be called up. He came and sat
down by the bedside, and for three hours
| stood. and by the pressure OF my
kept liAc AAAO VI O4-''A--~'


the brothers had their last conversation
on earth. 1t was a strange place Tor me
to be in, to feel that held the life OF
fellow mortal in my hands, rs it were,
and stranger yet, to feel that an act OF
mine must cause that life to depart
Loving the poor fellow as | did, it was a
hard thought; but there was no alterna-
tive.


The last words were spoken. Charlie
had arranged all his business affairs, and
sent tender messages to absent ones. who
little dreamed how near their loved one
stood to the grave. The tears filled my
eyes more than once as | listened to-
those parting words. All were said and
he turned to me. "Now H, guess
you had better take off your thumb. =
80. Charlie how can II" said. But
it must be, you know" he replied cheer
fully-''I thank you very much for your
kindness, and now, good bye"


He turned away his head, | raised my
thumb, once more the life current gush-
ed forth. and in three minutes poor Char
lie was dead.
Year: 1863

The n. y. Christian Times, Episcopal,
thus speaks of the babblers about peace +:


The almost universal desire is to see
the suppression of the rebellion by force
of arms, the only remedy while the rebel
chiefs are able to control and coerce the
Southern population. The great public
meeting in New York, at which Demo
Gratis and Republicans We'd with each 9th.
er in pledges of devotion to the duties OF
the hour, was a most significant indica-
ton of the popular drift. The few poll
ticans who babbleabou peace in the pres
ence of this iniquitous rebellion, exert
no influence on the public mind. Two
months ago, much anxiety was felt, but
never was the resolution of the Amerl-
can people so firm as now. There IS a
general acquiescence in the legislation OF
Congress so far us its war measures are
concerned. That the people should
heartily approve the acts which invest
the President with such extraordiary
powers, proves how much in earnest they
are, and how determined to suppress the
at all hazards, and at any cost
of life and treasure.
Year: 1863

In schools of wisdom all the day spent
His steps at eve the Rabbi hOmeward bent,
With homeward thoughts, which dwelt upon the


wife. -
And two fair children. who eOnsoled his life.
She meeting at the threshold. led him in,
And witt iese words preventing did begin
Ever ing at your wished return,
Yet am ore so now, for since this morn,
| have :, -, much perplexed, and sOrely tried,
Upon on, point, which You shall decide
Some years ago. a friend into my care
Come jewels gave, rich, precious gems they were
But having given them in my charge this frlend
B.I afterward not come for them. nor send,
But left them in my keeping so long,
That now il almost seems TO me Wrsng
That he should suddenly arrive to-day
To take these Jewels. which he left. away.
What think you? shall freely yield them back
And with no murmuring2 so hencefOrth TO lack
Those gems myself which had learned TO see
Al most as mine forever, in fee


What question can be here? your own true hearl
Must needs advise you of the only part,
That may be claimed again, which was but lent
And should be yielded with no discomfort,
Nor surely can we find herein a wrong
That il was left US 10 enjoy it long.


Good is the word" she answered may we now
And eyermore that Is good allow Y
And, rising, TO an inner chamber led
And there she showed him stretched upon one bed
Two children pale. and he the Jewels knew,
Which God had lent him, and received anew.
Year: 1863

It is dangerous to desert the service in
lime Of war, and the fact that there are
many dcserters docs not lessen the peril Of
any one Of the skulkers. The time is near
at hand when somebody will get hurt at
1le business, so that if cowardice drove
these men from their place in the ranks,
they should flee back again from
The greater danger Of being taken
and shot as dcscrtcrs. As proof how
rertain pre-disposed regiments have been
affected by the passion for desertion, the
12Sth Illinois ct Cairo reports only thirty
.fre men in rank. Tile rest were mainly
Coppcrheads that sneaked in to get the
bounty, as rats are caught by bait of
cheese. These men have run to their
holes again in the vicinity Of Carbondale
and the more doubtful adjoining districts
Passengers By the Illinois Central Railroad
refer to ruEor prevalent down the line
Of TINT road, that detail from m Iowa
regiment had been sent up by the COM
tnandant at Cairo to capture these desert
crs, and had met with a formidable armed
resistance from the dcserters and their
friends. Weprefer to withhold full credence
from the report, but believe that there are
ncighborhoods in the Northwest willing
10 test this question. We desire to ASSURE
them that it is dangerous business. 4 Gov
rrnn.ent that has power to send hundred:
of thousands Of troops into the heart of tht
cnemy's country, has power enough t.
grind to powder all and any home malcon


tents that, rigmy-like, strive to oppose it
It lis far easier process to reach and pun
ISL Illinois rebels than it is to reach ant


conquer Bragg's ragamutlins. Yet vi


Elall do both.
Year: 1863

have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ a person MORE COM PETENT and TRUSTWORTHY. and more capable of putting their applications in a foln, to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent Office. 2
Year: 1863

A circular has been issued from the
Office Of Internal Revenue, notifying as
SCISSORS and assistant assessors that the
specific statement Of the several subjects
Of tax, On the second and third pages of
Form No. "a, are intended merely for the
convenience of the taxpayer, with view
to facilitate the ascertainment by him of
the tax which he is liable to pay. It is
not to be regarded as e part Of the return
to be made by him, nor must it be exhibi-
ted to the inspection Of any one. The in
come and rate Of tax being aseertained by
the taX-psyer, in the mode indicated, or
any other proposed by him, and equally
likely to result in true statement Of in
come subject to tax, the return may be
made in gross, as indicated on page four.
It is not proposed to inquire into the kind
or number Of any mans investments. In
distributing Form No. "a, for use, this ex-
plsnstion should accompany the distribu-
tion.
Year: 1863

BIRDS ABOUT THE CITY.-Iti is not mat
ter for accurate demonstration but we fancy
that the small birds are becoming more nu-
merous about our city. Euclid and Prospect
streets and in fact every street that has a
tree upon it are vocal with their music. We
wish to say one word to the credit of boys.
When we were young, the little feathered
dears were in constant danger from missiles,
whips, bows and arrows, and everything else
of murderOus nature. Now, we never see
a stone thrown. The boys have learned
great deal in that one thing.
Year: 1863




The following is an extract from letter
ssnt from General Payne to Gener-
al Rosecrans. 1t is creditable to both the
head and heart of General Payne and the
intelligence it conveys is highly impor-
tant and gratifying;


"GALLATIE, TENN, June MY plan
for changing slave TO hired laber is work
ing admirably. We are hiring black peo-
pie to their own masters. We say to the
1ervant that be IL to have eight dollars per
month, and is to be q faithful and good
wOrkhaud. We say to him in the presence
Of his former owner that if his employer
does not pay him at the end Of the month
that he is 10 return. We make written
contracts in which the slave is only known
as a hired man. The Fairview estate has
upon it one hundred and sixty-eight slaves.
The estate is four miles from here. The
trustees and oyerseers came to me to 20
there and compel the black people to work.
told them I should do so, but should make
q change and compel the estate to pay
them for their labor. They at once agreed
70 it. went down and told the black men
that they should have eight dollars per
month and the women five. I would stop
the pay of any lazy or disobedient ser
want, and would punish him besides. You
can form no idea of the great change in
these people. The overseer is compelled
toFepOrt 90 me each week, and he says
there has never been anything Ike it.
They never had so much work done, nor
half as well done before.


[signedl BRIG. GEN. PAYNE"
Year: 1863

Of the Hour,


General Burnside has issued an Order
No een which sets forth a. some length
his ideas Of the duties Of Commanding
General at the present time. He directs
an examination into all the cases Of eiti-
zens now confined, and in such cases as do
not show premeditated disObedience on the
part Of the accused, the prisoners will be
released on taking the oath of allegiance,
and giving bonds for the enforcement
thereof.


The General Commanding is convinced
that large majority Of the men arrested
have been misled by dishonest and design
ing politicians, and he prefers 10 strike at the
sources Of the eoiI, and allow those who have
been led astrsy to return to their loyalty
and allegiance if they have seen the folly
and sin Of aprosing the Government


The order then speaks Of the duty Of
every man in this crisis, where the Gov
ernment is striving to suppress the rebel
lion, and says the necessity demands a
sacrifice from every one.


The General argues that in yielding up
civil rights TO save this country, the party
50 doing is none the less a citizen. The
country requires no physical sacrifice, no
personal hardships, but simply that he
shall initiate the example Of the soldiers in
the field, SO far as to abate somewhat of
that freedom of speech which they give up
entirely; That freedom of discussion and
criticism a0hieh is proper in the politician and
the journalist in the time Of peace, becomes
rank treason lrHen it tends to Deakea the con-
.fdeHes Of the soldiers in has officers and his
Government And when this insidious
treason, striking at the very root Of that
Military Power which is for the time being,
the eOuntry's protection, makes its ap-
pearance, it is the bounden duty Of the
Commanding General to expel it from his
lines, with a heavier hand than he would
drive from his camp the william who would
scatter material poison, that would en-
ervate and decimate his soldiers. The
General commanding desires to again call
the attention Of all officers, Provost Mar
shals and others in authority, to the neees-
sity Of great care in the making Of arrest, |
which should, in all instances, be founded |
on full afidavits, sustaining distinct charg-
es, except when the e1igencies of the case
demand instant action.
Year: 1863

ASSISTANT PRovosr MARSHAL GENERAL.
Colonel Edward A. Parrot, the Assistant
Provost Marshal General for Ohio, is now on
tour which will embrace visit to every
District Provost Marshal in the State. This
object is to make the personal acquaintance
Of the Provost Marshals and to see what is
necessary for the proper carrying ont of the
provisions of the COnscriptiOn Law in the
respective districts.
Year: 1863

ACCIDENTAL about eight o'clock this
morning team driver drove his team in a
very careless manner into a milk wagon,
driven by boy. The milk wagon was con-
siderably damaged, the axle of the hind
wheels being badly broken. The offender
then tried to get away without paying for
the damage done. Mr.. Buhre, Deputy Sher-
il, passing at the time, compelled the team
ster to pay for the damage done, and procure
the boy another wagon to peddle his morn
ing stock Of milk. Everybody was satisfied
by the turn the matter took.
Year: 1863

Signs of a Cold Winter.-We are not
much OF believer in signs. On the contrary
we are somewhat inclined to the belief of the
fatalist that all things take place by inevitable
necessity. We have possibly been led to this
by the fact that almost every act of the pres


ent Administration is excused and defended
under that plea; whether inevitable or not


But there are great many persons who have
the most implicit faith IN signs, and dreams


They SOW and reap, and in fact do almost
every thing "in the sign" The Southern pa
pers are publishing accounts of a wonderful
phenomena seen in the heavens by IRE.
spectacle lady" and also by a man of "good
character which is looked upon by the be-
levers in signs as foreruuuer OF early peace
The Northern papers are filled with multitudln.
Gus signs indicative of hard winter As I'VE
have seen no signs Of peace, but everything
pointing to interminable war, we settle down
to weather "signs" and introduce the follow
ing about the prospects Of cold winter. ALI
who believe in such indications, had better at
once prepare, as best they can TO meet the
coming storm" An exchange says, with
weather prophets there are predictions Of
witter of the old-fashioned sort this year Al


ready we have had several untimely frosts


and, through the fall months, weather rather
cool for the season The weather.wises, too,
point to incidents which they deem signs of
u severe winter. This is indicated, they say,
by the movement, OF birds and fishes 1t
was Roman superstition which Shakespeare
had in mind when he said that "sugurs and
understood relations have been by ohoughs
and maggotpies begot" 1t is said that in
! the Northwestern States the brook-trout are
leaving the shallow streams and betaking to
the deep pools and that the muskrats are
| fortifyiDg the habitAtions in which they hber.
nate against the intense cold weather, by
another thick layer Of mud. In the East it
is discovered that the wlldfowl are streaming
southwark unusually early in the season.
Wild ducks have already appeared in large
numbers in the waters of the Chesapeake


These are regarded as almost iniallbe indiea-
tons of a very severe winter and though the
like has sometimes been reported Of one
species, and no hard winter followed, ii has
hardly ever been known that SO many con-
current signs OF long and bitter cold weather
failed Certainly those of us who dread cold
have had little reason to complain Of the
climate in this region for the last seven years


During that interval the winters have been
unoommonly mild--some Of them scarcely
deserving the name. Last year, there was so
little Of winter weather that the ice crop here
was failure. Now and then we may look
for a hard winter, and the chances of one $
occurring this year are all the greater for the
moderate winters which have been sent US for
so many years past
Year: 1863

The Stolen Goods There was quite a
rush at the Mayors office, yesterday, by per-
sons anxious to see and examine the large
stock of stolen goods on exhibition. A num-
of articles were identified and reclaimed, but
there is still a large quantity of the goods
awaiting owners
Year: 1863

We are informed by gentleman who is
Just in from Reese River, that the road from
DAYTON to Austin is lined with wagons and
vehicles Of every description. Mills, lumber
and provisions of all kinds are on the wav
The sand has been ground up into an almost
mpalpable powder; and in places the dust is
fully two feet deep. When Gust of wind
comes it is impossible to see the horses
drawing conveyance, through the rolling
clouds. The trip, through the dust, sun and
alka is worse than journey for the same
distance over the desert of Sahara. A
train of ten .cames is now on the way. and
the driver told our informant that the ami
mails suffered more than they possibly could
on the wastes of Arabia. There is not a
spear of grass on the route, and teamsters
are obliged to haul hay and grain as they
90. Those who travel in wagons have bard
tin,es of it, riding all day in the dust and
sleeping on the sand at night And passen-
gers in the stage fare but little better
Those who look upon the trip there as but a
journey of pleasure, during which they can
see the country, etc, and enjoy themselves
will be wofully disappointed, The roads
NAV get better after while when the rain
sets in, but at present they are in terrible
condition. 1t is worth fortune to 90 there
and back. At many places along the line
are dead animals, and others en- route will
never be able to get through How women
are able to accomplish the trip as well as
they do, is a mystery. And yet the crowd
continues and is increasing every day. Re


cent developments made there are said to
be rich beyond precedent. Almost all the
lodges pay from the surface, and miners
get returns without much outlay of capital,
or being compel led to pay heavy assessments


If the leads prove to be well defined, aud do
not run out, Reese river is destined to te "a
great country The only drawback there
this winter will be scarcity ot provisions.
Year: 1863

The draft ia the city of New York completed on
Friday last aud the drawing will commence in Brooklyn
to-day In all parts Of the State where the draft s not
completed it is progressing quietly.


On Friday morning joint meeting Of the Boards OF
Aldermen and Common Counclmen Of the city Of New
York held for the purpose of forming permanent
committee Of the members of the Corporation for the
relief citizens who may be drafted and unable either to
give their personal service or procure substitutes A
committee of three members from each Board was ap-
pointed and also two clerks to carry out the objects OF
the meeting. .F


At the same day the Board of County Super
vsors assembled in special meeting and passed an ord
approprsng 900 for the relief OF copscrpts
and this ordinance having been sent to the Mayor he m
nediately signed it, and the Comptroller is directed to
borrow sufficient money to meet its provisions The per-
whore exemption from the draft ia to be purchased
uader this ordinance the procuraon Of substitutes for
them, the policemen, the remen, and the active men
bers Of the militia regiments of the city and also, where
any other drafted person has family dependent on him
for support who is in such INDECENT circumstances as to
require pecuniary assistance for the payment Of three
hundred dollars 10 him if he prOcures substitute or
he be mustered himself to his family in addition to the
aid paid by the city to the families of volunteers


This ordinance, the New York Sun says will secure the
nearly ons-half the quota of the city. The remainder
who may not choose to enter the army will be able to
their own exemptions furnish substitutes from their
The ordinance appears to give satisac
ton to all parties