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Year: 1862

Springfield, Sept. 10, 1862
To the People Of Illinois


At no time since the breaking ou, OF
the rebellion have the friends Of the Tn
ion been SO emphaticaly called upon for
prompt and vigorous action as ut present
BY reason Of the conciliatory policy Of the
general government, disagreements and
lealouces among our Generals, or some
otbc, cause, the rebels have succeeded,
not only in regaining the ground they
had lost in front of Washington, but have
also undertaken the daring project Of in
yading the loyal States, and carrying Ere
and sword into the peaceful homes of
their people.


The vast and formidable proportions Of
the rebellion, exceedingevery expectation
Of the national administration, render it
absolutely necessary that each loyal State
should be promptly placed upon war
footing; also, that every man capable of
doing so should with alacrity commence
the work Of perfectng himself in know
ledge OF the manual of arms. BY so do
ing, in this perilous juncture, he will
render his country the most effective SER
vice in his power.


The progress of the war has pointedly
developed the fact that thorough drill
and discipline are the utmost Importance
to the efficiency Of our troops. A single
regiment well drilled is as effective in ac-
tion as two reg iments of undisciplincd re-
cruits. 1t should be the policy Of the
general government to provide reserve
corps OF million of armed and equipped
men. Such force might be placed in
camps of instruction, al least tor stated
periods during the ensuing year. They
would thus be at all times available for
the purpose of filing up the reduced
ranks of the old regiments in active SER
vice. They could also be called into re-
QUESTION, At any time or place, or on the
occasion of any sudden emergency.


We should ever be prepared to march
upon the enemy with an overwhelming
force. We should make the very earth
tremble beneath the feet of our we'll train
ed and inyincible batteries.


People Of Illinois, be not respondent
~ tile ucta Us AHu IeFeFSee Whlcn nave OIL
late confronted us. The country is safe
as long as the heart Of the people beats
true to the Union.


The jealousies Of Generals, the divisions
among leading partiaans, the fatal effects
OF ambition, the intrigues of Presidential
asplrants may have caused reyerses to our
army; even the President may be driven
from the capital, foreign nations may in
tervene still | have no fear of ultimate
and glorious success, 90 long as the undy.
ing sentiments, that this government Of
ours cannot and shall not be DESTROYED
pervades the heart of the people. For
my part feel this sacred sentiment as
warmly glowing in my heart to-day, as
felt it at the commencement Of this foul
rebellion. shall never, SO help me God.
harbor any other idea than that Of an rn-
shaken faith in the re- establishment Of an
unbroken and perpetual Union Of all the
States. know not the councils Of AL.
mighty God, but at least ] may be per.
mitted to believe, that it is not in the plans
OF Providence to permit the destruction
Year: 1862

meeting OF the trustees Of the two churches Il
was decided to worship together on the Sabbath,
the pastor Of the one church to oticiate In the
morning and OF the other In the evening. Due
notice Will be given Of the arrangement a. to
service. -
Year: 1862

ton Of the loyal States was last year. at
this time, not more than $140,000,o00, all
t,ld. Since then, the Government has
added to it at least s1G0,00o,00o in treasury
notes, and the banks have, We do not
doubt, sent their Issues up, though in
state Of suspension, to $780, 100000. See
then what is approaching: Secretary Chase
asks for f175, 100000 more notes, and he
will get them He must get them. When
the paper money experiment was entered
upon, all other ways were closed up; and
now there is no turning back Paper
money OF nothing g-go1d is impossible. The
end can easily be foretold. Prices will rise
prices Of everything; but perhaps IS
gold Will go up with equal pace, though
nobody may make fortunes out Of the 1n-
nation, the Government will suffer. The
cost of the war will be doubled; and that
cost is by and by to be paid in solid coin.
This is all plain; but no man in Congress
dares attempt to arrest the approaching
calamity by proposing to levy such tax
on bank notes as will compel their retire
mcnt, and thus keep the paper circulation
Of the country within bounds. 4 law
which will do that thing is that which will
save the country. Is there not one man in
either house Of Congress who will propose
it, What say the representatives Of Ill
roiae
Year: 1862

That the people of the North xre alarm


ed by the excessive increase OF the vol


ume Of paper money Of the country,
and that they anticipate a specula-
tive expansion and q grand crash at


the end Of the war, as the consc~
qucnee Of that increase, we eau have no
doubt. That, for the preservation Of the
business interests of the masses, {not the
speculators,} fo1 the retention Of the coin
in the country, and for the economy with
which the war and all tile operations Of the
Government ought to be carried On, they
desire partial or complete suppression Of
the paper promises to pay issued By the
local banks, is also clear. Why, then, will
not Congress do its duty, By at once levy
irg tax On the small notes OF tlese banks,
and by-and-by upon the notes Of larger de-
nominations-a tax that shall compel their
retirement, and put into the hands of
the people i currency, the good
ncss. of which Is measured on1y
by the perpctuity Of our institutions ? The
case is us plain as the nose on Mr. Sew.
azd's tace, and that is as plain IS q pike
staff The Government must give way tc
the banks, or the banks to the Government


but it unfortunately happens that unless
the question Of precedence is soon decided
the mischief may be done, and Gov
eminent, banks and people ma,
all be Involved In baukruptc,
and ruin The food Of paper none,
is now alarming, and ne are just on th


threshold Of the paper money ere. Th


markets all over the country feel the efec
Of the rising tide. In New York, wher
every second man is gambler of one sol
or another, stocks are increased in value
With a certainty that the rise Will e1ten
TO merchandise and real property. I
Chicago, where co1ne1-lots are the stapl'
corner-1ots are rising, not because they al
5nstinsicai1y more valuable, but beeaus


there is more paper money; and the pro
pect is that the food viii st4ktend to the rur


districts end set every man to DEALT


in land. Why not? The paper circu1
Year: 1862

No man crosses bridge1n this city with
out having conviction impressed upon
his mind that something must be done to
improve the condition Of Chicago lSlver,
and that the penalty for failure to purify
that stream will be not only the discomfort
Of every citizen during the whole summer,
but fearful increase Of the bills Of mortal
hy. We appeal to those whose task it is
to lcok alter this matter, to see to it at once
that some plan is devised and put into ope-
ration to effect the object desired; aud We
appeal to all influential citizens to make
it their business to urge the public officers
to the quick performance Of their duty.
Thtrc is no time for delay. Hot weather
| is approaching in which few days will do
r,pre mischief than can ever be re,
paired. The cost is q bagatelle-snould
not, where so many precious lives are con.
! cerned, he taken into the account. The
work must be done, or we must be content
to sec SORROW go into every house where


there art children to be swept off, and te


have an injury done to tAe reputation 0


Chicago fur healtbfulness, which year


cannot Tepalr.
Year: 1862




HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Friday morning, 10 o'cl clock-After occupying
the river front of the city last night, we lost
about one hundred men in killed and wounded,
while driving the Confederates through the
city. They fred on the Federals as they ad-
vanced through the streets while secreted II,
and behind houses Not much mercy was
shown to those who were caught.


This morning, dense fog hid everything
from view, but at this hour it is gradually lift
ing and passing away.


The Federal troops commenced moving at an
early hour, Gen. Sumner grand division lead
ing the way over in front Of the city, to be fol-
lowed by Gen Hookers grand division.


General Franklin's grand division, which
crossed nearly three miles below the city, is
nearly over.


At quarter past nine o clock tue first gun
was fired The firing lasted for about half an
hour, the Confederates not making very spi-
rted reply.


It is thought the troops will all be over the
river by noon.


Information received during the night and
this morning from deserters and prisoners,
show that the Confederates have two strong
lines Of batteries in the rear of the city, the
first one being about one mile back, and the
second mile from the first.


concentrated The troops are in excellent spirits
and anxious to be led against the enemys
works


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Friday evening" Dec. l2.-At ten 0 clock this
morning the fog began to clear away, but be-
fore eleven the atmosphere was again thick,
and it thus continued until 2 clock, when it
entirely disappeared.


At quarter past clock, the Confederates
opened ali their guns posted on the first ridge
of hills Their main fire was directed upon the
city, which was filled with Federal troops -
Those guns which were posted on the left Of
the ridge were opened on the large body OF
troops which crossed on the two lower bridges,
and had formed in line Of battle, and were mo-
wing obliquely down the river fronting the
Massapanox Although several Of their shells
exploded over the troops none were injured,


Gen. Bayard cavalry, which crossed On the
lower bridge, had five men killed while endea-
yoring TO ascertain the enemy s position


The troops which crossed below are sleeping
on their arms tonight, the advance being with
10 three-quarters of mile of the Massapaanox
Greek, and their left resting On the Rappahan-.
mock The enemy occupy the opposite side Ct
the creek in force,
The guns posted on the bank on this side OF
the river silenced the enemy's artillery, after
an action Of some half hour ) duration. This
ended the firing tor the day.


The only damage done by the shells thrown
into the city was to add just SO much TO It's 'de-
struction.


twenty-five Of the men were killed last night
Year: 1862

The rising military leader Of the North
ern army is General Hooker, who has re-
Gently been elevated to the rank Of a
Brigadier General in the regular army.
The Times says Of him;


The Government is at no pains to conceal
the interest It takes in the recovery of the
gallant soldier. He has been visited at
Dr. Nichols by the the President and most
Of the members Of the Cabinet; and it is
well understood that a most important
command awaits his acceptance. Wheth-
er it will be at the West, where q fighting
man with some brains seems sadly needed,
or whether he will command one of the
two large army crops into which 1t is said
the army Of the East is to be divided, is
uncertain and it Is not difficult to foresee,
that if any of his seniors in rank shall, as
has been threatened, resign on account Of
the Presidents Proclamation, the vacancy
can be easily filed by equally good if not
better material.
Year: 1862

Heralds special:


General Sickles was to-day placed in
command of Hooker's old division. Gen
eral Carr is assigned to the command of
the first brigade Of General Groves. These
assignments give general satisfaction to
the rank and file of this division.
Year: 1862

The Evansville Journal has been inform
ed by refugee from Curdsville that the
guerillas stopped funeral procession in
that vicinity few days ago, and stole the
horses from the hearse, leaving the corpse
and hearse in the road
Year: 1862

ring the past year and previously by appeals
to partisan and sectional passion, the ur.
dersigned are gratfied to bear witness to the
fact that You have forborne to depart from, ,.he
line of duty marked out by your Divine Mas.
ter, and we congratulate you that in the
gloomy present and the not less gloomy flu
ture Of our country you will have the cheer
ing consolation that no act or word of yours
could have been productive of the dreadful
era of hate and bloodshcd which is now up
on US. You have preached the Savior, with
all those adernments of charity and forbear-
ance which render his life and character 60
glorious, and yeu have left to politicians the
task of minging the elements of discord
For this, as lovers of the Republic and its
unity on the basis Of brotherhood, we thank
vou
Year: 1862

EDS. TIMES By request, hand you the
copy of correspondence which explains


itself, Its publication in your excellent pa
per is desired, if not incompatible with your
wishes or the state of your columns. may
observe that the Bank Check was for SIG
raised in q few hours and without general
canvass of tho village, Yours, A Pr
Year: 1862

In consideration of this honorable and welt
marked trait in your ministerial character,
and also as an evidence Of our regard for you
as MAN, the undersigned, without distinction
of religious tenet or political predilection,
beg you to accept the enclosed Bank Check
as substantial proof Of the sincerity Of
friendship entertained for you. 3.r
Year: 1862

eautive or Legislative branch of the Govern.
ment. e- g..


And firmly believing in the efficacy of the
principles herein enunciated, we implore the
blessing of God upon our efforts to have then,
applied to the administration of the Govern.
ment. and we appeal to our ellow-citizens
who love the Constitution and the Union as
they were formed by our fathers, to uuite
with US to preserve the Constitution as it is
and to restore the Union as it was before its
harmony was disturbed by abolition fanati.
cism; and it's bonds broken by rebellion.
Year: 1862

W The Washington correspondent Of the
N. Y. Tribune says the disagreement in the
Finance Committee on the House Treasury
Note bill, does not forcshadow the vote in the
Senate. The popular power In the body Will
pass the bill after delay Of perhaps q weeks
debate. The Currency Subj Committee Of the
Ways and Means (Mr. spaulding' will, in the
meantime, without whiting for the Tax bill or
the Senate vote, take up the Bank bill rccom-
mcndcd BY Secretary Chase, and perfect its
details without loss of time.
Year: 1862

We advise all young people to acquire in
carly Rie the habit of using good language,
both in speaking aud writing, and to aban-
don as early as possible, amy use OF slang
words and phrases. The longer they live,
the more difficult the acquisition of correct
language will be aud if the golden age of
youth, the proper season for the acquisition
OF language, be passed in its abuse, the un-
fortunate victim OF neglected education is,
very properly, doomed to talk slang for
life. Money ia not necessary to procure
this education. Every man has it in his
power lie has merely TO use the language
which he reads instead of the slang which
he hears to form his taste from the heat
speakers and poets of the country to treas
ure up choice phrases in his memory, and
habituate himself to their use, avoiding, at
the same time, that pedantic precision and
hombast, which show rather tho weakness
of vain ambition than the polish Of an edu-
Gated mind.
Year: 1862

A CANDlDATE.-A stump orator in the
West uses the following appropriate la'lgnagc:
"If am elected to this Office represent my
constituent rs the sea represents the earth. or
the night contrasts with the day. will un.
rivct human society. clean all its parts, and
screw it together again. l will correct all
abuses. purge all corruption. and 60 through
the enemy Of our party like rat through a
green cheese. My chief recommendations are.
that public dinner given to-. ate more
than any two men at the table; at the late
election l put in three yotesfor the par'y-l'vc
lust bought new suit Of clothes that will do
to wear in congress and I've got the hahdsoa-
est sister in old Kentucky"
Year: 1862




The bill to enlarge the Illinois and
Michigan Canal, as OUT readers arc aware.
was postponed: by small majority, to tue
meeting Of Congress. in December next.
That fact will render the very able speech
Of our indefsGsable representative, Hon.
Isaac n. Arnold, to be found On the third
page. not 3 whit the less instructive and
valuable. His success in bringing this
great national work so fayorably and 50
prominently before the country is the
highest possible compliment to his tact,
ability and industry as q legislator, and
should obtain for him the respect and tue
gratitude, not only Of his o7n constituents,
but Of all tie loyal, liberty loving States Of
the Union.
Year: 1862

A BRACE OF SENSIBLE oANADIANs.-The
Cobourg Sun copies with pleasure" the fol-
lowing from the Kingston Wing:


No matter what the news may be of the
action of the British Government may take
of the Mason and Slidell affair, we entreat
our readers not to fret their fat with any
dread of war between Great Britain and
the United States. Sensible men are at the
head of both Governments, and know the
horrors of war too well to hasten into it
without adequate cause. Whatever might be
thought Of the war at home, ii would be very
unpopular in Canada. 1t is all very we'll for
US TO poke up the Yankees with long stick
when they brag of their victories, and the
press feeds its readers with "hop doodle"
but to fight with them is beyond expecta.
ton. They are our neighbors and best GUS
toners. Many Of us are connected with them
in ties Of blood and ties of business. They
are a kind, hospitable, intelligent race Of
people-if they would not brag so much
are our kindred, and the idea of cutting
each othsr'S throats is utterly out Of the
question
Year: 1862

When Mrs. Greenbow lost her cake, con-
tanning her plan of escape, she was furious,
not desisting from ringing her bell until
the guard threatened to shut her in the gar
which was brought for her she threw fu-
riously down stairs. She will soon be sent
to FsTt Lafayette. She has been cut off
from her allowance of quart of wine day.
Year: 1862

We prepared to sell the above in large or small
quantities at Greatly Reduced Prices from previous
years and lower than the kinds are sold as per
Eastern catalogues Also THE CALIFORNIA GkAfh
VINE, of two years growth.
Year: 1862

SEC. l. The streets within the Corporate limits
of the town of Auburn, are hereby named and
shall hereafter be known and designated fol-
lows:


SEC. 2. The street leading into the town from
the south and terminating in the plaza shall be
known rs Sacramento street. The street COM
mencing at the brick building known as the Odd
Fellows Hall. and running in front OF the Or
leans Empire and American Hotels to Sacra-
mento st. shall be known as Washington street.
The street commencing at the Odd Fellows Hall
and running toward Spanish Flat shall be known
as Nevada street. The street commencing at the
Plaza and running in front Of the center block to
Nevada street shall be known rs Main street.
The street commencing at the Plaza between the
brick buildings erected by j. NJ. Vanmater and
VIM. II. Hardy, and running past the cemetry to
Auburn Ravine shall be known rs East street.
The street commencing at the junction Of Main
and Washington streets and running past the
Court House to East street shall be known as
Court street TIL, street commencing at the
Crescent City Hotel and running towards Illinois
town shall be known rs High street.


The street running from East street past the
church of st. Theresa to High street shall be
known as Broad street.


The street commencing at Washington street
and running through center block past the Tenn
pie and in of the Court House lot to East
street. shall be known as Commercial street.


The street commencing at the Pioneer Stable
and running from Commercial street to the RAJ
vine Turnpike shall be known as Cross street


The street running from the Ravine Turnpike
past the land of J. q. Boggs, to East street shall
he known as Union street.


The street running from Washington street
southerly by the land Of John Atkinson, shall be
called Ophr street.


So much of the Auburn Ravine Turnpike as is
within the Corporate limits is hereby declared
street. and shall be known as Placer street.


The stree: running westerly out of Sacramento
street commencing opposite the house Of George
Bishop, shall be called Vine street.


The street running along the line of Rich RAJ
vine past the Brewery to Vine street, shall be
called Valley street


Passed. April 10th, 1861.
Year: 1862

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SEC. /. 1t shall be the duty of the Clerk of
the Board of Trustees to keep the minutes of the
transactions OF said Board in q record book pro-
vided for such purpose; and shall also keep an
account with the Marshal of all collections made
by him charging him with all such collections and
crediting him with payments made to the Treas
urer. lie shall also keep an account with the
Treasurer of said town. charging him with all
moneys paid him from whatever source, and with
all licenses sold by him, and crediting him with
| all disbursements made by him.


SEC. 2. 1t shall be the duty of the Marshal
to collect all Taxes levied, and all licenses or
dered by this Board and to make payment of all
moneys so collected to the Treasurer at the end
OF each and every month, and said payment to
be accompanied by statement showing specif-
cally the amount of such collections, and from
what source,-the statement shall be filed with
tbs Treasurer. when such payments are made by
the Marshal, taking a receipt of the Treasurer
for the same, as per statement


1t shall further be the duty of the Marshal to
enforce all Ordinances made by this Board. and
prosecute all delinqucnts according to law.


SEC. 3. 1t shall be the duty of the Treasurer
of said Town to safely keep all moneys receiv-
ed by him, and to disburse the same only upon an
order signed by the President and Clerk of this
Board. He shall at the end of each and every
month make II report to this Board showing the
amount collected and received by him, and from
what source.
Year: 1862

SEC. l. That from and after the 18th day OF
June. A. d. 1860. every stove pipe within said
town which passes through the roof of any house,
rot iire-proof or through any cloth, or wooden
partition, or ceiling, shall be made and secured
as follows: The stove pipe joints shall be rivited
in sections of two or more, and on one story
building there shall be two sections, and an ad-
ditional section for each additional story. And
the slip,jOints of such pipe passing through the
roof shall not be less than two feet from the cell
ing and in all cases when the pipe shall pass
through the ceiling or floor Of any house, it shall
be encased in a ventlator, and when said pipe
passes through the roof, there shall be water
proof Joint of pipe, through which the stove
pipe shall pass. and the said waterproof joint
shall be at least one half inch greater in diane
ter than the stovepipe. And all stove pipes
passing through the roof of any buildings shall
extend up the distance of at least two feet
above the highest part of the roof and where the
same passes through the side of any house, the
said pipe shall be run up by the side of the bull
dug to the extent aforesaid.


SEC. 2. That the owner or occupant of any
house in said town. in which after said 18th day
of June 1860, there shall be found stove pipe
not made and secured in the manner above stated.
or in some manner equally safe against fire, and
approved by the Board of Trustees as hereinafter
set forth. shall be deemed guilty of misdemean-
or. and shall upon conviction before any magls-
trate in the county be fined not exceeding twenty
five dollars and may be imprisoned in the county
Jail until the fine be paid.


SEC. 3. No other mode Of making and secur-
ing stove pipes except that provided in section
lst shall be deemed equally SAFE against fire, un-
less certificate to that effect shall be given to
the owner or occupant. signed by three members
OF this Board.