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Year: 1863

BONDS AND DELIVERY OF PROPERTY.


Sec. 5. Before entering upon the du-
ties of his office, the quartermaster-gen-
eral shall give bonds to the Of Wiscon-
sin, four more good and sufficient sure
ties, in the sum of twenty thousand
dollars, conditioned that he shall faith
fully perform all duties enjoined on him
by him by law. If at any time the
the governos shall deem the sureties so
giuen to be insufficient he shall require
the quartermaster- general to give new
sureties or new bonds for such an amount
as he may deem sufficient, to be APPROX
ed by him, and if the quartermaster
general shall refuse or neglect to do So,
the governor shall remove him from Of
fee, On the expiration Of his term of
Office, or in case of removal therefrom
the acknowledgement shall deliver
to his successor, in good order, all arms,
ordnance stores and other property be-
longing to the state, and all books pap
ers, bonds and money in his charge and
pertaining to his office.
Year: 1863

A LoNG AND FATAL SHoT.-A melancholy al fair occurred in Ho elield, Ark.nsas, opposite this city, Saturday afternoon. A Mrs. Hardy was seated, with a child in her arms, near the river bank awaiting the return of the ferryboat, on which she designed crossing over to the city While quietly sitting there, three or four sh Is were fired from this side ofthe river, one ot which struck her squarely on the chin, ranged down ward and severed the juguar vein. She fell back ward and instantly expired. The babe was ua- hurt The ball was doubtless fired by some sol, dier who was trying his gun, unaware of the presence of any one iu range on the opposite side, or that his charge would do execution at so great q dstance.-Nemptis Arga$, 23d.
Year: 1863

BLoop.-The people of the South have but q faint idea of the feelings of the radicals of the North against the South Some openly avow war of extermination. There are very many who vet profess to believe that if we were to submit Lincoln would pardon us. This war is not waged to restore the Union to free slaves. It is to obtain the property in the South and to retain the negroes slaves in fact, but under some other name. The degredation will be complete, and as apprentices or hirelings, they will have new and harsher masters. So confident was Lincoln that he would conquer the South and commence the murder of patriots that he concluded the gallows would be too slow so he sent to Europe for guillo- tines The London Herald of recent date, says:

 "A recent steamer took out twenty four French gullotines to a confidential agent ol President Lincoln, in New York"

 Commenting upon this, black republican paper says:

 "The Confederates had better make their sub mission before these guillotines arrive, for when once in operation their execution will be rapid."

 How these fellows thirst for blood! How eager ly they look forward to our submission and slaugh- ter! The inventor of the guillotine pershed on one The monsters of the French revolution, after pouring out blood like water upon the guilotnc, at last met their fate on it. The gaows is too slow and Lincoln sends for guillotines. Possibly, he may adopt another mode practiced by the red republicans that of filling vessel full of men, women and children, closing the matches and sink ing the vessel with all on board. If the South submits, more cruelty, oppression, murder and robbery will be perpetrated upon our people than the world ever saw. The guiotines came before Lincoln was quite ready for them, but they they show the iendish intentions of our would be rulers
Year: 1863

We publish elsewhere the correspon-
denfe between JEFF. DAVIS and ALEX
ANDER II. STEPHENS relating to the mission
OF the latter to our Government. The os-
tensible object of the mission was to in
duce our Government to enter into an ar
rangement for mitigating the barbarities
of war-the real object is supposed by
many to have been an endeavor to entrap
us into an implied recognition of the Con-
tederate Government. The Richmond
E.rdmine'' Of the 18th instant has a ftl-
rious article against DAVIS, founded upon
the failure Of this scheme. 1t says:


Mr.. President Davis proclamations and pro-
nunciamentos, his horrible threatenings and
gloomy appeals have been so often repeated
that they are the sneer of the world But never
nave nave they resulted III one solitary performance
He Is very obstinate, very bitter, when he gets
into a quarrel with some southern officer over
whom the law gives him temporary control
He Is very firm indeed in maintaining mniOp
or measure against the smothered Indignation
OF people who are compelled by their present
unfortunate situation to support silently great
deal from their officials. But when his duty
brings him into contact with the enemy he is
gentle as the sucking dove.


y Mr.. Stephens was sent to Washing
ton with a letter Of credence to Lincoln. and
another of instruction to himself from Presi
dent Davis. A good deal was said in this last
letter about titles, &c, which looks pitifuI
enough; and the rest relating to the business
on hand amounts to this: that if the federal
government will only vouchsafe a civil word or
so will say, for instance. that it would like to
mitgute the horrors of war, the Confederate
government would be happy to indulge in
boundless compassion for the two Yankees
afn no fyrn
ate officers in Kentucky, who feels compassion
for them?


The Vice President went on his crrand as far
as Hampton Roads was stopped by the
enemy's Admiral there, to whom he siSnified
his desire to open communication with the fed
eral government; kept two days in his steam
tug on the water: and then dismissed with a
flea in his ear


Now, who will deny that the Confederacy
makes sorrowful figure in this matter?
Year: 1863

go back: as is usual, to the Greek sophists. nor
even to the French philosophers of the last
century; it is so now and here. What scien-
tiffc or theoretical vagary can be named, what
political extravagance, what license or folly in
social life which did not originate in the
scheming brain of some real or would be schol-
ar? What attack is ever made on law which
is not headed by some recreant lawyer? or on
medicine which is not headed by some recre-
ant physician? or on religion. which is not
headed by some recreant religious teacher?


regulations are also made, and I may add,


easily made, in this way. l remember being
ohce consulted by young man about the
choice ola profession, and becoming little
m impatient OF manifest craving for effect out of
az an proportion to his abilities, was tempted


" say you will be a great man at all
events, would advise you to commit some
outrageous act; or if you are not quite prepar-
eo 9.c !or that would advise you to begin by vii
hfying the Constitution of the United States:
Christianity :" ' ~
Year: 1863

good their inexorable purpose, than at any
period since the beginning of the strug-
gle," would thereupon resume their allegi-
ance to the constitution, and consent to
"re-union I"


These two statements are entirely ire
conciliable. They evidence in their author,
small mind, a distorted judgment and
unpatriotic heart, and prove him to be not
only bad logician, but also an unworthy
leader of the Ohio democracy, and an
incorrigible demagogue.
Year: 1863

The Conscription Act is law, until de-
clared by the Courts to be unconstitutional.
If it is constitutional, then there can be
no room for question that it is the duty of
every citizen to submit to it; if it is not,
then it will not be enforced. To attempt
the enforcement OF an unconstitutional
act would justify revolution-not mob re-
sistance-as Mr.. LINCOLN said in his inau-
gusal: Happily the human mind is so
constituted that no party can reach the
audacity of denying any right plainly
written in the Constitution. If, by mere
force Of numbers a majority should de-
prive 4 minority of any clearly written
constitutional right, it might in a moral
point of view, justify revolution" The
Courts are still open, and so long as the
citizen can approach them he is debarred
from every form of resistance except their
shield
Year: 1863

The call of the Democratic State Cen
tral Committee for State Convention, to
meet in this city on the 26th day of Au-
gust, to nominate candidate for Cover
nor and other State officers, has been pub
lished in our columns for some days past.
Were we the arbiters of political events,
there would be but one party in the coun-
try during these perilous times, that of
the UNION, pledged only to its restoration
under the constitution, without alteration
of section, article, line, letter, or pune
tuation mark, in that sacred document.
But not having that power, we are COM
PEELED to yield to the necessities of our sit
uation, and as the next best thing to be
hoped for, to earnestly desire that each of
the two great parties which divide the suf-
frages OF our people in this State, shall
put their best, most competent, and con-
servative men in nomination for State
Offices.


But, while such is our earnest solicita-
ton, We have little confidence that the
Republican party of this State, will heed
our counsel. The worst, the most frantic,
malignant, and corrupt managers of that
party, control and administer its affairs.
About one bakers dozen of them (who
would sacrifice every interest not immedi-
ately their own, public or private, for per-
sonal advantage,) make it's platforms, and
divide its patronage and stealings among
themselves. They enjoy nine-tenths of
party law: they are in possession And
by means of the prestige Of past success,
and money made out Of the Government
during the war, they intend, if possible,
to retain possession of the State They
will, probably, succeed.


1t may be that the Democratic State
Convention will help them to prevent a
change in the personnelle of our State
government, but we trust not, we hope
not.


To place our young State in an advan-
tageous position, in proper relation to
coming events, in a course of progressive
advancement, in situation to profit by
opportunities that will arise for internal
development and material improvement,
it is necessary to have a change; it is
necessary to turn out the clique of polit-
clans who rule the republican party of
Minnesota for the sake of the money and
personal advantage to be derived from
such political power.


They have had their day-a change is
necessary to promote the best interests
Of our people; and if the Democratic
State Convention will act wisely and Sc
lect its best, most capable, conservative
and patriotic men, whose loyalty is en-
lightened and above all party or personal
ambition, as candidates for the several
State officers, we will certainly be graft
fed and not at all surprised or displeased
to have an opportunity to announce their
triumphant election.
Year: 1863

A CONTRABAND arrived in New Bedford
last week with returned Lieutenant, and
not making his appearance next morning,
his room was visited to ascertain if he
was sick. The poor fellow said he had
been up since O'Clock, but couldn't find
the catch. " The door opened with knob,
something he had never seen, and he
could not get out of his room.
Year: 1863

Col. MILLER allows lis TO make the fol-
lowing extracts from u private letter ad-
dressed to him by Gen. SIBLEY, under date
of the 18th inst. They show that some
OF the discOuraging reports which have
been widely circulated as to the sutferings
Of the expedition for want Of forage and
water, are without foundation, and that
its commander is looking forward hopeful
ly TO its success:


Yesterday we marched fifteen miles, and to-
day being Sunday, we rest as commanded.
hope to be at Devils Lake in twelve or thirteen
days. No Indians about, except an occasional
small party. Yesterday the traces of six on
foot were found, who had left the spot only an
hour or two before The marks they left. as
interpreted by our Indian scouts, indicate a de-
sire to open communications with us. If so,
they will have a chance, as a hieroglyphic was
left on the same spot. We are at loss to
know what the redskins mean; but one of
two things is certain, either they are scattering
Missouri-ward to avoid us, or they intend to
fight with their concentrated forces. l hope
the latter. 1t would be simple solution of
the question at issue.


The loss in blood would be of small import,
compared with the great effects which would
follow victory on our part. S' Erery-
thing looks encouraging. Thus far ne suffer from
no lack of acater or grass, and / look .torwud
hopetuily as TO the success of the expedition.
Year: 1863

Boston Journal publishes the following
advertisement extraordinary:


The individual who dropped half of his
thumb at the corner of Cooper and North
Margin streets on Tuesday night, may
have some interest in knowing that it has
been picked up and carefully preserved by
worthy citizen of Ward 5; and the in
dividual in his shirt sleeves who limped off
with bullet in his hip from spot near
the same neighborhood, on the'same night
may receive the brick he gave in enchange
for it, by returning the bullet to the 3D.
police station.
Year: 1863

kept so a lvely engaged as to prevent their
usual gaA.. Of concentration at any point; for
thus they may be speedily and completely
overtbrown at every point around the con-
tracted circle in which they are enclosed. We
attach the highest importance to the present
active movements of the Army Of the Potomac;
for, IL supported by simultaneous aggressive
operations East aud West, wherever a rebel
army or stronghold may be reached by our
forces. we are well assured that the return OF
the snows of winter will put an end to the en-
durance of the rebel armies and the fAmishing
people Of the exhausted rebsllious States
Year: 1863

WoRDS OF W!sDoa.-ln a sermon Of
the celebrated Scottish divine, Dr. Blair,
delivered in Edinburgh~ OF u National
Fast Day in 17o3. occurs the following
paragraph, which is as true now as it was
then, and which is well worthy The con.
sideration Of Southern men at this time


"Btt while We duly value this high adyant-
age of theHbety of the press and the freedom
of political discussion, and wnen we behold
il perpetuslly acting as ccnsorial check on
all who are in power, let US beware lest abus-
ing our liberty we suffer tito degenerate into
Righteousness. The multitude, We we'll know,
are always prone to find fault with those who
are set over them, and to arraign their con-
duct; and too often this spirit appears when
public dangers ought TO silence the voice of
discomfort, and to unite every heart and hand
in the common cause. The management Of
great empire, especially in difficult. times,


is the conduct of All unwlcldy and intricate


machine in direction, tue movements OF
which where Is the hand so steady as never
to err? Instead Of the violent censures
which the giddy and presumptuous are SO
ready to pour forth, moderation in discuss
ing matters Of which they are very incOm-
petent judges, would be much more wise and
becoming. The art of government and leg
islation Is undoubtedly the most wise and
difficult Of all the arts in which the human
mind can be engaged; and where the great
est preparation of knowledge, experience,
and ability are absolutely requisite to quail
fy men for the task.
Year: 1863

Baued.-Wm. II. Travis. arrested on tho
charge OF shooting his wife some days since,
and whose case has been continued from
day TO day, that MiB. 7. might appear and
testify, was bailed by the Mayor on Monday
last in the sum Of 81 ,000 Bail had been r.
fused heretofore on the ground OF some
doubt existing rs TO the motive which
prompted the deed; but Il now appearing
that The affair was the result OF an accident,
the Mayorreadily admitted Travis into honda
to appear whenever the condition Of his wife
will allow her TO come forward
Year: 1863

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-Countv of Cass:-ss
y At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, on Wednesday the eighth day Of
April, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-three.- Present, Clifford Shanahan,
Judge of Probate In the matter of the estate Of
Anthony Patrick, deceased. On reading and filing
the petition duly verified, of Moses Mcllvain,
praying for letters of Administration on the estate
of said deceased


ThereupOn it is ordered, that Saturday, the
ninth day of May next. at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate are
required to appear at session of said court, then
to be holden at the Probate Office in Cassapolis,
and show cause, if any there be- why the prayer oi
the petitioner should not be granted.


And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interestedn said estate
of the pendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County Of Cass, for
three successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing. G. SHANAHAN,


IA true copy. Judge of Probate.


April s, 1868. aprill6-51w3
Year: 1863

A TEsr OF ENGLISH FEELING TOWARDS TBx
NonrH-The projected emission of large
amount of federal bonds in the London money
market is an excellent idea on the part OF our
government. We know nothing which is better
calculated to test the real feeling of the Eng.
lish people in our regard. Its success will dispel
the false impressions created by the readiness
with which the Confederate loan was taken up,
and which was due entirely to skilful manage
ment on the part Of the shIpbuilders, contrac-
tors and subsidized journalists for whose
benefit it was put on the market The 1uctua-
tions to which it has been since subject show
that it has no real hold on the faith Of the
English public, and when the federal loan is
brought into competition with it it will be soon
seen on which side the balance OF confidence
lies. The London Times is evidently afraid Of
the result for il is endeavoring beforehand to
prejudice people against our bonds and to
throw difficulties in the way Of their negotia-
tion. There can be no better evidence Of the
good effect with which their emission is likely
to be attended. 1t will prove, we believe, that
the i'll feeling which has been excited in
England against the North in connection with
the war is confRed to those who have benefited
or hope to benefit by the rebellion.
Year: 1863

MoRALrrY OF SPEAKER CArIIcoT-The dems-
Gratis are making great fuss over the minority
report in the case Of the Speaker Of the Assem-
bly,. The less they ventilste the matter the
better What Callicot did they wanted to do
themselves They offered to take the Speaker.
ship and to give the republicans the Clcrkship
of the House All that Callicot did was 10
step in and alter for his own purposes the terms
of the bargain. We can see no difference in
their motives and conduct II Is six of one and
half dozen Of the other. If there was a test
wanting of the relative honesty Of both demo
Gratis and republicans in the House IL would bo
furnished by their conjoint action in the matter
of the Broadway Railroad. A more shameful
swindle upon the public has not been attempt.
ed in this or any former session. And yet we
find the Immaculate Legislators who are so earn
est in denouncing the conduct Of Speaker
Callicot amongst those who have voted down
every amendment having for object to rem
der this valuable franchise means Of rcduc
inc the burdens Of the city.
Year: 1863

The MILITARY OPERATIONS IN NORTH CARO-
LNA.--The news which we published yesterday
from North Carolina is of the most cheering
character. BY the skill and hcroism Of Gen.
Foster the little band at Washington, surround
ed by large host of rebels, were not only
enabled to hold out, but by his daring in run
ming the gauntlet Of the enemy's batteries, and
his energy in organizing a force at Newbern to
capture the besieging army, the rebels, discover
ing what was on foot, gave up the siege and fed
with precipitation. In all this business Foster
has shown himself TO be man Of sagacity and
nerve. II is important 10 hold Newbern; for
il is in the rear of the main army of
the rebels. and continually threatens its
communications with the ether rebel ar
mics in the South, and may become
the entering wedge to gain interior lines, 10 as
TO divide the rebel forces and destroy them in
detail. When General Burnside captured
Roanoke Island and followed up the victory by
the capture of Newbern, he planted a thorn In
the side Of the Confederate Army of Virginia
which has given IL trouble ever since, and has
compelled the employment Of large force to
watch and counteraet movements upon its flank
or rear. by coup de main the rebel generals
hoped to capture the force al Washington first,
and then TO pounce upon Newbern; but they
have been efectually baficd and compelled 10
retreat with loss and humiliation. While this
has been accomplished in North Carolina by
Burnside and Foster, Hunter and Saxton, in
South Carolina, have literally achieved nothing.
Instead Of advancing upon the enemy before he
had time to fortify, they have spent their days
and nights in the visionary attempt Of trans
forming the African race into white men Of the
Caucasian type.
Year: 1863

The Pension office at Washington has lately
recorded the nineteen Mousandh application of
wives made widows by this war between the
Northern and Southern States.


What a shocking proof is this of the awful
work of war Nineteen thousand wives made
widows by these battles during the last twenty
four months and this number, frightful as It's,
is far from complete, while it only represents
one side in the fratricidal strife; there are at
least as many more desolate homes in the South.
The whole number of those who have been made
widows by this sectional contest certainly can
not be less than 100000. 1t is an appalling
thought; but this number falls far, far short of
the actual loss Of life that has been occasioned
thus far Multiplication of these figures must
be resorted to, if the whole extent of the NOR
tality alone Is to be arrived at. 1t is estimated
that the total casualties number nearly mil
lion.


Has the sun ever shone on a scene so sad, so
terrible, in all earths circling seasons, as that
which our planet has presented, in this once
happiest country on its surface, during its two
last annual Journeys in its orbit! ~


The evils resulting from the injuries suffered
by hundreds of MANNED and crippled men; from
the unloosing of the foodgates of vice and i'm
morality, which must always necessarily occur
to some extent in time of war, bat never to
such degree as in civil war; the blow that
has been inflicted upon the great material inter-
ests of the country; the suffering in other lands;
and the extent to which the worlds progress
has been retarded, if not actually reserved, by
this lamentable contest, cannot, of course, now
be correctly estimated.


How strange it is, that ere our peace was yet
broken, men were found, on both sides, who
were jealous for the accomplishment of every
thing that made for ,oar.--Hartford Times.