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Year: 1862

Parson Brownlow." Some of them drop
ped their guns, others clapped their hands
They all rushed to the carriage, and would
not permit me to get out of the carriage,
but lifted me out. (Cheering.) 1--WE
know you are cold" they said, ..come up
to our fire and warm" They dispatched
one of their Sergeants to B,igadier- Gem
eral wood, and he came riding in with
his staff, and he was so excited as to for
get his dignity. by taking off his hat and
calling for SO many cheers for Parson
Brownlow. He made glorious speech
to the boys. Said he, 81 will send you
in carriage to General Buell. Gentle
men, had not been accustomed to such
treatment as that. The Parson was af-
fected to tears. Al Nashville l met as
many as ninety five regiments. and had
the pleasure to see every division march
out under Mitchell and Thomas and Crit
tenden, and one and another, until they
all marched toward Pittsburg Landing
left on steamer, by way of Fort Dom
elson, and up the Ohio, for Cincinnati
There | commenced speaking, and while
I am not vain. it is peculiarly gratifying


to me to be received in such way, espe-
cially as the Southern papers are publish


ing that you hate traitor in the North,


and are kissing me down wherever I go.
The cause Of the Union is the cause Of


God. l am willing to die for it. if it can


be of service. One of my two boys is
with me, and the other is in the army,
fighting for our old home. AS God is my


witness, would sooner that my son


should be riddled with grape-shot under


the flag of the Union, than that he should


triumph in the service of the accursed


rebellion. Loud and long-continued ap-
plause.)
Year: 1862

vHHE reputation acquired by this company


a during the last fifty years, by an hon
orable course in the transaction of its business
and the prompt and liberal settlement of loss
es, together with the character of the securi-
ties composing its assets, entitle the Company
to the utmost confidence of the public, as af-
ordhng reliable Insurance against loss or dam
age by fire.


June .I'6IIy JD SEARS gent
Year: 1862

attempt it if our statesmen are not care.
ful and energetic. Our people should be
prepared for this emergency. 1t is ex.
tremely probable that they will make
the recent disaster in Virginia an excuse
for the recognition Of the independence
Of the so called Confederate States, and
that step would involve consequences of
the most tremendous character. Our cit


izens should hold great public meeting,
where the voice Of the people could be
heard and the conservative strength and
power Of this metropolis made manifest.
Year: 1862

The Secretary Of War makes no pro.


vision for accident Or emergency, and is
sues a call for three hundred thousand
troops. not just before a battle when the
people are enthusiastic, but jus, on the
heels Of sTepulss, when the people are
Year: 1862

FlLL1Na UP.-Since the newspaper
Offices changed quarters to Perry street. it lie
quite surprising to notice the change that has
been wrought in the Importance Of that thor
sughfsre. Previous to that memorable event
an almost perpetual sun lay reigned in this
quarter of the town. With an exception or
two. there was not store open, and only now
and then an office ehirge out. Now " find
only one or two stores Of the lopg row from
the river up to Fourth street unoccupied. Sly
as you keep it, business men find it profitable
to keep good company-to offer their goods
for sale under the droppings of the Editorial
Sauctun.ary. Ths Gales are quicker and the
profits more satisfactory. II any Of our mer
chants take the hint. there will be two OF
three stores less for rent in this enlightened
part Of the town before many more suns have
greeted the Western hofizon.
Year: 1862

If any man, has motive for such a
course, suppose, that he has ground oi
complaint against the President let him
take heed that his ill-directed hostility
does not put in jeopardy the Republic it
self, for whose preservation from over.
throw, the President is inces sanity and
Loyalty laboring What has controver-
sey with the President of the United
States to do with the question Of loyalty
to our country in the midst Of such a
struggle as this? II he errs-as the best
of men are liable to do--he is soon to
pass away with all his deeds. but our
Government and country should, and if
we are true to them. they will endure for
countless ages to come. The President
with all the dignity and responsibilities
belonging TO his position, is but a pilot
on the national ship for single watch
Of the night.


Who will be SO Insane as to aid, how
ever indirectly, in scutllng the ship,
merely because he has quarrel wild the
pilot, from whose hands the helm is so
soon to be wrested? Who is willing that
8 savage shout, SIS of victory; shall go up
from that army Of feFocious rebels, whose
hands are doubly dyed in the blood of
our people? Who is willing that thrill
of joy shall run throughout tic entire
South, and that bonfres and illum;nations
shall be Eindlsd in the City Of Richmond,
over tho trirmphs of the Opposition in
the great Empire States? II such there
be, let him vote party ticket. The oc-
casion demands the developement of the
sublimest phases of human character.--
II, with the duties to our land and to our
race, which are pressing upon us, we
cannot rise above miserable scramble for
party spoils and power, than the sooner
we creep into our gra4es the bes,er--


Joe HoE.
Year: 1862

A pious old deacon, who with all his
piety sometimes feared least he should
not reach Heaven at last, sitting at din
ner one day and exhibiting a piece Of
steak on the end Of his fork, II wish, "
says he. "that was as sure Of Heaven
as am Of eating that piece of beef.


"There's many slip 'twixt the cup
and the lip" said Sam, the deacon's
young scamp Of son, as he knocked it
upon the floor, and lhe family dog quick
ly swallowed it,
Year: 1862

New 0ATH.-The following oath is now
administered at the Stockton Land Office.
by direction of the Department, to every
applicant for entry Of land, and TO those TO
whom patents issue:


l do sOlemnly swear that will support,
protect and defend the Constitution and
Government Of the United States against all
enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and
that will bear true faith, allegiance and
loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolu-
tion, or law of any State Convention or Leg
islature to the contrary notwithstanding;
and further. that do this with full deter
mination. pledge aud purpose, without any
mental reservation or evasion whatever;
and further, that will we'll and faithfully
perform all the duties which may be requir.
ed of me by law. So help me God.
Year: 1862

ATTEMPTED SUICDE.-Tbursday last some
Mexicans passing near the old gallows.
about balf mile from town, heard the
groans of some one in distress inside the
enclosure. They opened The door and dis
covered Chinaman who bad been sick for
a long time, lying on She ground almost
lifeless. He had put rope around bis
neck and climbed up The side of the build.
ing for the purpose Of fastening the other
end around the beam. but being very weak,
he fell and was unable to get up. He has
the consumption, and being unable to sup
port himself, took this method of trying to
put an end to his miserable existence
[Amador Ledger,
Year: 1862

her children, the hope, under God, Of the fa.
,nre


Let Us. for our encouragement, look on
this brighter side of our affairs and If we
would secure the real greatness and happi-
ness Of that future for which we are making
such immense sacrifices, let US exert every
energy to train the hearts and minds Of the
young TO true appreciation of the interests
for which we are contending. Are our peo-
pie crmsoning with their blood the wkole
soil Of continent 10 be inherited BY race
zoo ignorant and brutalized to value or TO
hold the liberties so dearly bought7


In every struggle mere brute force Is sure
10 yield in the end before moral power and
though our enemies outnumber US in soldiers
and munitions of war, we need never fear the
result, well assured that as long as there are
men and women able to understand and ap-
preciate just and noble cause, and no lon
ger, there will BE- brave and willing soldiers
to defend it. While this continues free
dom's battle bequeathed from bleeding
sire to son. will surely triumph at last. and
triumph glorously.


/ Then let US, who have the care Of the
young heart and mind of this new Republic,
remember that our camp Of instruction is the
most important Of all !; and let us humbly
and earnestly invoke Divine guidance in sf-
forts to prepare future generation to main
tain TIE privileges achieved BY the present
and TO gain all that the present is unable to
accomplish.


Let the schools be kept open-fnd teach
ers m females. and in others unable to serve
their country more effectaally in different
way-and with humble trust in God. let rs
NOT filter fef a moment in the great work
before US.


With much respect, am your friend and
servant, G.. n. WILEY.
Sup. Com. SehOoys for the Sssfs.
Year: 1862

A WILD REoIos.---We took an excursion
last week down Tennessee River and crossed
the great Smoky Mountains We found the
widest country, the most beautiful scenery
and the highest mountains We have ever
seen. No part Of the Coufedprecy can fur
nish more water-power fm mechanical pur-
poses no country can equal this in timber
and stone and minerals.


The crops on this side Of the mountain
are shortened BY the dry weather. But over
in Tennessee, the crop is excellent. We
never saw such large fields Of corn nor q
better prospect for good living.


Franklin Caroigi1s.
Year: 1862

HINTS TO YouSo MES-ilways have a
book within your reach, whish you may
catch up at your odd minutes.


Resolve 70 edge in a little reading every
day If it is bat single sentence. II yoa
can gain fifteen minutes day, il will be lelt
at the end OF the year.


Regulate your thoughts when not a study.
A man is thinking even while at work.
Why NAV he not be thinking about some
thing that is useful


RevoIve in your mind what you have last
been reading.


Remember that most Of the matchless ef.
fusions OF Robert Burns were conceived
while he was tOiling after the plough.
Year: 1862

The adjoining counties In northwestern Ar
kansas. 4 regiment from that State COM
pleted its organization last week, and our In
1ornlant has no doubt that they will do valiant
service in the cause Of the Union. 1t is to be
hoped these cheering prospects will meet with
no check from rebel raids in important Sec
tlons Of the country.
Year: 1862

The common council Of the city OF Buffalo,
On Monday, voted to furnish the funds neces-
ea1y to put new regiment IN the field The
mayor recommended the sum of $so, coo for
this purpose, and the council responded
promptly, and In q manner which will meet
the eSigency. We shall now look for regt-
ment In short space Of time Buffalo re.
sEonds nobly to the call Of the government.
Year: 1862

Br They hare got a battery down in Wes-
tern Virginia which is known as the t'Jaek-
son Battery" It is made up Of sma1l noun
tain howitzers mounted On mules, and arc in
this way used to great advantage.
Year: 1862

TIC have such profound confidence
IN the masses Of the Democracy Of the
Nort1l-in their love for the Union. in
their desire to put down the rebellion, and
IN their steady adherence to the forms Of
Republican Government as represented by
the Administration now in power-that We
are free to aff1Em that when they sec the
real purpose Of their leaders like Vallan-
digham, VOORHEES, s. Co., they will leave
them standing alone On their infamy, more
detested and more criminal than any men
in American history. We cxhort these
masses again to look out and see where
they are tendiDg-to what goal their cap
tuins are leading them. Caution now will
sare world of repentance by-and-by:
Year: 1862

THE SUMTER AT CADIz.-By the City of New
York we have received authentic intelligence
of the arrival of the privateer Sumter at Cadiz,
where she landed forty-two prisoners taken
from three federal merchant vessels which she
had destroyed at sea, the particulars Of which
we give in another column. This vessel, like
the Nashville, not content with capturing ves-
sells and taking them into port, makes prac-
tice Of wantonly destroying them, and ought to
be regarded by all the Powers as the enemy Of
commerce and civilization. II is necessary that
stop should be put to the career of such pi-
ratical cruisers; and, although we have one gun
boat already on the watch in the neighborhood
Of the English Channel, the government ought
TO send without delay five or six more to cruise
in the Mediterranean and elsewhere, and pre-
vent these dcprcdations on our shipping.
Year: 1862

THE GALLANT GENERAL SCHoEPrF-The asser-
ton had appeared in several papers that the
brave officer who has achieved for himself such
renown at Mill Spring, was formerly porter in
one of our hotels. Whenever such thing h
said of an individual who has distinguished him
self, it naturally goes the rounds, and is repeat
ed everywhere, for while, both orally and by
the press. In this instance, however, it appears
that the statement was erroneous. General
Schoepf while in Europe, was already known
as man Of no ordinary scientific attainments'
and shortly after his arrival in the United States
was appointed to position in the Patent Office,
where he attracted the favorable attention OF
General Scott, partly through whose influence
he was raised to the rank of Brigadier General
of volunteers at the beginning of the war. He
has fully realized the ancipations of his veteran
patron, and become an accomplished officer. In
correcting the mistake about General SchoepfE
however, our abolition contemporaries, so in
dulgent to slaves, profess much indignation that
it has ever been supposed for an instant that he
could, by any possibility, have held subordi-
nate or menial position. They affect to find
something degrading in the state of life from
which the General, according to the first story,
was said to have laudably risen. What non.
sense, inconsistency and shoddy-aristocracyism
II it were true that General Schoepff had once
been porter, so far from its being q disgrace.
ii would be the greatest credit to him. Some
OF Napoleon's abest marshals rose from the
lowest obscurity; Louis Philippe was once a
schoolmaster in the United States, and Napoleon
iii. special constable in London. Garibaldi
was tallow chandler on Staten Island; con.
sdered it proper to trudge up Broadway with q
pair of chickens in his hand, and If the circum.
stance were mentioned to him now, would be
far from insultcd by the recollection. All
honor to the gallant Schoepff; but in this petty
abolition howl over a mistake respecting HE
antecedcnts, we are sure he will find covert
sneer and symptom Of enmity that will not by
any means crafty him.
Year: 1862

Yesterday morning we had an interesting
interview with gentleman recently from Lou
isville and Nashville, who gives us an interest
ing account Of the condition Of affairs The
feeling Of hatred to the Yankees and the e. S
government, is everywhere, in Kentucky and
Tennessee, intense. Those who have heretofore
been lukewarm toward the Confederacy, are
now ardent in cur favor, and many thousands
who were at first hostile to the formation of a
separate government, are now equally hostile to
remaining any longer with the abohtionized
despOtism OF Abe Lincoln, and ready at the
earliest possible moment to join their fortunes
with US


Oar readers win recollect that we recently
published an account Of an interview between
Andy Johns n and the clergymea of Nashville,
in which Andy demanded that they should
show their appreciation Of the religious liberty
Heaven save the mark , guaranteed to them
by the Constitution Of the United States, by
taking the oath Of allegiance to that govern
ment, and that time was allowed them to make
up their decision. They all, with one accord,
when the day came, promptly refused, and have
been thrust into the Penitentiary. Among
them are those well known aud eminent divines,
Rsvs. s. D. Baldwin and f W. sehon. Be-
tween the time Of the first interview, aud the
day appointed for them to take the oath or 60 to
prison, d.. Baldwin preached a sermon, in
which he unspariDgly denounced the Federal
government, and the invading army, and stated
that he would go to the stake before he would
pollute his soul with foul and ungodly oath
Of allegiance TO the Federal Government A
number of Federal officers were present to hesr
it. They suffered him to get through with his
sermon, but he was soon after lodged in the
PenitentiaTy.- COnfederaep.
Year: 1862

In the language of a distinguished general who
witnessed their conduct, covered themselves
ell over with glory, and redeemed fully their
character They relieved a regiment in Cor.
mans brigade ct very critical mo uent, and
charged in the most splendid manner against
superior forces
Year: 1862

10 ArnSl 10 Arms u


1t is reported that our usually cheerful Sec
retary of State, in private letter TO gentle
man in New York requesting his assistance in
raising men for the war, wrote "AU is tceU i
ace instantly Sho,o our strength" There is q
world of meaning in this single suggestio n.
Now is the turning point in the history of war.
Our armies are outnumhered by those of an
enemy fighting with the vigor and vigilance Of
desperation. They have recently received o
mortifying check before the capital of the con-
spiracy. Two European nations are watching
eagerly for an opportunity for intervention
Gen. Mcclellan is compelled to be idle for the
want of men. lie must receive reinforce.
ments before another movement forward can be
made, and the troops with which to reinforce
him are are not yet in the field.


Men of Vermont Men of Windham Coun-
ty! An earnest appeal is now made to you tc
come to the rescue. Your country is in pres
sing need of your services. Shall she not have
themP Your homes are pleasant but how long
will they remain so unless our government il
triumphant in its struggle with treasonP Think
of the desolation the rebels have inflicted upor
your loyal brethren in Missouri, in Kentuck,
and in Tennessee, and remember that your fat
will be little better unless this rebellion is pu
down! Government offers you a liberal reward
for your services. Even as a pecunory tran
saction you will find it for your interest in he
service But there is a higher and holier mo
tive that presents itself with overpower;ng force
Patriotism, duty, honor all call you to the field
The destnies of our beloved country is in tn
hands of the people Think of this responsi
bility. Let not these calls be unheeded. al
is tceU if aoe instantly sho,o ou strength"
Year: 1862

HARRISON LANDING, Va. July 10, 1862.


The shameful deserlon of officers and men
from the ranks of their regiments, which has
been going on since the battle of Williams
burg, and which has more than decimated the
army within the last fortnight, should receive
notice at the hands of the press. The press
can do no better service to the military inter
ests of the nation than to persevere in attacking
men absent under pretense of sickness. Ro-
bust or slightly wounded officers and men are
parading the streets of cities or lettering at
home, who are absent without leave, and who
are needed here. Make it detestable for any
mar able to do duty to be away from the army.
Hold him up to the public view Let him be
shamed TO his duty.


In the recent battles and movements, hordes
of stragglers rushed to the hospital boats and
escaped from the army, while thousands, who
could not get on the hoats were only compelled
to return to the ranks of their regiments by
provost guards and by hunger. Make a resi-
derce a. home dsgraceful TO these deserters
The local police should arrest every man i'm
properly absent from his regiment.


The writer of this cannot give his name-the
communication is anonymous-but the press
can ascertain how far what is here said is true
by looking around and seeing the numbers o
returned officers and soldiers who are in every
city, in every lane, in every village of the North
If every officer and soldier fit for duty woulC
emerge from his hiding place and come to hi'
regiment the army would be much strength
ened, and the cause for which we struggle ma
teraly served.
Year: 1862

was left doing well. At that time he was not
out of danger, but with his strong constitution
there are great hopes of his recovery. We
are glad to learn this, and yet we have nothing
to take back of the "flrst rate notice" we gave
the ralant Major
Year: 1862

This day the following Resolve passed the
General Court or Assembly of the Colony of
Massachusetts-Bay


In Council, August l3, 1875.


Whereas, it is made evident to this Court
that many non-commissioned Officers and Sol
diers b longing to the Continental Army do
absent themselves from their Duty and that
there is great reason to believe divers of them
are employed in their own private Business
while they are drawing Pay from the Public
and that the Measures hitherto used have been
infectual to prevent so base and perncious a
Practice. Therefore, in Order to reform this
Mischief and abuse,


1t is ReSotced, That the Committees of Cor
respondence for the several Towns in this Col
ony, and the Selectmen where such Committees
are not chosen, be and hereby are directed and
enjoined to make careful and diligent enquiry
from Time TO Time, whether there be any non
commissioned Officers or Soldiers within then
respective Towns, belonging to the said Army
Year: 1862

MOueFWOF, &C., Uc.


Sir; | have the honor to acknowledge the
reception of your note of the 23d of June, ac-
companied by a copy of resolutions which were
unanimously adopted by the General Conven-
ton of Congregational Ministers and Churches
recently assembled at Norwich.


In Compliance with your request these reso-
lutions have been submitted to the President
OF the United States.


| am instructed to express his cordial thanks
for the assurances of confidence and support
thus rendered to him by body so deservedly
respe ted and so widely influential as the Con-
gregalional Church Of Vermont. The Pres-
dent is deeply impressed by the fervent and
hopeful patriotism and henevolence which per
wade the resolutions. 1t is the Union and the
Constitution of this country which are at stake
in the present unhappy strife, but that Union is
not a mere stringent political band, uor is that
Constitution II lifeless or spiritless political
body. The Union is the guaranty of perpetual
peace and prosperity to the American people,
and the Constitution is the ark of civil and re-
liglous liberty for all classes and conditions OF
men.


Who that carefully reads the history of the
nations for the period that this Republic has
existed under this Constitution and this Union,
can fail to see and 10 appreciate the influence il
has eXerted i'll meliorating the condition o
mankind Who that justly appreciates that
| influence will undertake to foretell the miStor
tunes and despondency which must occur OF
every continent, should this Republic desiSt al
at once from its auspicious career, and be re
solved into confused medley of small, discor
dant and contentious States P The duty of The
Christian comedies with that of the Patriot
and the duty of the Priest with that of tn,
Soldier, in averting so sad and fearful con
summation.


BE pleased sir, to express these sentiment
of the President to the Reverend Gentlemen il
whose behalf you have addressed me, togethe
with assurances of the profound respect witt
which have the honor to he


Their humble Servant,


WIN. II. SEWARD.