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Year: 1865




SECTION FL. ANd be it further enacted


That, in ADDITION TO the other lawful De n


alties CT the crime of desertion from the


military or naval service, all persons who


have deserted the military or naval service


OF the United States, who shall not return


70 said service, or report themselves to q


provost marshal within sixty days after
the proclamation hereinafter mentioned,
shall be deemed and taken to have volun.
tarily relinquished and forfeited their
rights of citizenship, and their rights to


become citizensi and Fuch deserters shall


be forever incapable Of holding any cf3ce
OF trust or profit under the United States,
or exercising any rights Of citizenship
thereof; and all persons who shall here
after desert the military or naval service,
and all parsons who, being duly enrolled
shall depart the Jurisdiction of the district
IN which he is enrolled, or go beyond the
United States with intent to avoid any
draft into the military or naval service, duly
ordered, shall be liable to the penalties of
this section. And the President is hereby
authorized and required forthwith, on the
passage of this set 10 iasn0 his proclams-
tlon, Eetting forth the pr0vKIons Of this
section, in which proclamation the Presi-
dent is requested to notify all deserters re-
turning within sixty days aforesaid, that
they shall be psrdoned on condition of re-
turning 70 their regiments and companies,
Or to such other organizations Sc they may
be assigned to, until they shall have served
for period of time equal TO their original
term of enlistment
Year: 1865

NEw YORK, September %.


In pardoning a distinguished Southern,
the other day, says the Posts special, the
President told him to go home and urge
the election of Congressman who could
take the oath prescribed by Law. 1t was
OF no use, the President said, TO send men
TO Congress who could not take that oath.
Year: 1865

mr.. LlncOla and Ne gro Suffrage.


NEW YoBK, September Is


The Southern Advocate, of the 18th, says
the following extract, which has Just been
published, is from the late President l. n
coins letter to General Wads worth, who
fell in the battle of the Wilderness. The
letter, which is of a private character, is to
be sent to General WadsWorth's family. 1t
showns that Mr.. Lincoln, who desired the
bestowsl of she elective franchise upon the
blacks, was also at an early day in favor of
granting q universal amnesty, which ior
some strange reason is still withheld from
the South, notwithstanding tits known that
1t was his intention to grant without ex-
ceptiOn general pardon. bis wish in this
particular the American people cannot
afford to disregard. Congress will no
doubt exact the right of sufrsge for the
blacks Why universal amnesty should
be withheld until that time we are unable
to see. This certainly was not Mr.. Lin.
coins plan, whose intentions all parties
should sseredly observe. The following is
the extract referred TO, in which Mr.. Lin
coin says: "You desire to know in the
event of our complete success in the field,
the same being followed by loyal and
cheerful submission on the part of the
South, if universal amnesty should not be
accompanied with universal suffrage. Now
since you know my private inelinations as
to what terms should be granted to the
South in the contingency mentioned, will
here add that if our success should thus be
realized and be followed by such desired
result, l cannot see if universal amnesty is
granted, how under the circumstances, l
can avoid exacting in return universal snf-
frsge or at least suffrage on basis of in
telligence and military service. How to
better the condition of the colore6 race,
has long been q study which has attracted
my serious and careful attention; hencs
think am clear and decided as to what
course I shall pursue in the premises, re-
gardiDg it q religious duty, IS the nstion's
guardian of these people who have so hero
ically INDICATED their manhood on the
battle field, where in assisting to save the
life of the Republic, they have demonstra-
ted in blood their right to the ballot, which
Is but a humane protection of the flag they
have so fearlessly defended"
Year: 1865

The President has decided to approve Of
the change of location of the Pacific Rail-
road west from Cmahs, as proposed by the
the company, on condition that The grade
will be reduced to thirty feet to the mile
between the Missouri line and Platte VAL
Year: 1865

departure with the rear guard of the enc
my.


The portion Of the city exposed to our
fire is almost in ruins and had long since
been abandoned by the occupants. The
buildings are either entirely destroyed or
So much da msged as to necessitste the
entire reconstruction. The streets are fill
ed with rubbish and here and there
shell or solid shot exhibits itself as an
agent Of destruction.
Year: 1865

WHY JEFF. DAVIS FAlLED.-If Jrffer.
son Davis had been superior statesman,
he would have prevented his section brav.
ing the public opiuion Of the world in
hopeless contest. But passing over the
preliminaries of the rebellion. and consid-
ering him merely as the chief magistrate
Of the confederacy. it is difficult to decern
any evidences OF first-rate capacity. The
South, as the werker party in the contest,
had no chance of success but in the most
perfect in,renal unity, and yet Davis re-
tanned his ol! political and personal ami
mositirs. prosecuting prominent men and
capable commanders, to pay off old grudg-
es. This showed equal want Of magnan-
unity and largeness of view. 1t was es-
sential that the confederate administration
should comprise the best abilities Of the
South. But the natural arrogance of Davis
character, and his dictatorial spirit, led
him to prefer tools to counsellors, so that
his administration never had the weight
aud authority of the collective wisdom Of
the South, but only the personal weight Of
the rebel President. The besetting weak.
ness of Davis. character was an unreason-
ing, headstrong obs,inacy. which did not
leave MIN master of his actions. Ii was
this which pushed him into the rebellion
against his own better judgment; it was
this which would brook no independent
advice in the cabinet it was in this which
caused him to persecute some Of his most
deserving generals it was this which
made him persevere in the rebellion after
it had become hopeless. rather than accept
terms which President Lincoln would have
granted him.
Year: 1865

VERY PRoPER understand that the
County Judge has signed an order whereby
Mr.. Robert Skinner, who has long been af-
Aicted with lunacy, is to be removed to the
Insane Asylum At Mt. Pleasant. This is
lust what should have been done long ago.
There is probably no prospect that he can
ever be restored to a state Of sanity, but
nevertheless his case is one that should be
treated at the Asylum.
Year: 1865

From corner Of Fourteenth street and Broadway down
1roadway 70 Astor House, up Park and Centre
excet to Canal, up Canal TO Bowery, up Bowery and
Fourth to Twenty third street. down Twenty third
MADISON square, down Fifth avenue, thence 70 Union
anuare by FOurteenth street
Year: 1865

Linn and delegate Stewart Of Howard county have In.
tmated disposition TO support Mr. Blair on the ground
that he may be expected 70 favor compensation for the
slaves liberated They also intimate that the feeling IL
general in the opposition party II this programme Of
coalition works as well 1t expected Mr. Bairs suc-
cess would seem to be pretty well assured.


THE NIAGARA SHIP GASAL Project.


The Military Committee Of the Senate took nna scon
on the Niagara Ship Canal bill this morning Nearly all
the committee expressed themselves strongly for the
measure, and declared that ought to carried out
out were unwilling to appropriate government bonds to
AID In its construction under the present state Of
finances, and therefore decided to let II in their
hands They unwilling to report against IL, and
thus commit themselves in opposition to the project
which they consider will be absolute necessity
1t Is therefore, sheved for the present The opposition
which has manifested itself at Albany against the
sure this winter will the project to largely
into the politics Of the Empire State and the organza-
ton OF balance Of power that will defeat any State
didate opposed to It,


JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS FOR DAKOTA.


Asa Bartlett has been appointed by the President Chief
Justice and J. p. Kidder and wm Gleason Associate
Justices Of the Supreme Court Of Dakota Territory
Lamon Ltchfeld has been appointed Marshal Of that
Territory.


NAVAL DEPOT ON WESTERN WATERS.


The report Of the commission, Of which Rear Admiral
Davis chairman for selecting site for naval depot
on Western waters is now being prepared. The commits
sion strongly that additional construction
yard be established at Cincinnati


SPEAKER cOLFAx's RECEPTION.


Speaker Cofax's last public reception Of tho season
was held tonight Notwithstanding the prevalence Of
heavy storm the attendance of both ladies' and
gentlemen very large including persons Of marked
distinction The agreeableness OF those receptions have
been enhanced the popularity Of the Speaker and the
generous hospitaites extended.
Year: 1865

For the first time | now witnessed
storm at sea. Gales, and pretty hard ones,
| had often seen; but the force of the wind
on this occasion as much exceeded that in
ordinary gales Of wind as the force Of these
had exceeded that of a Wholesale breeze.
The seas seemed crushed, the pressure of
The swooping atmosphere as the currents of
air went bowling over the surface of the
ocean, fairly prevented them from rising;
or where a mound did appear it was scooped
UP and borne off in spray, as the axe dubs
inequalities from the log. In less than an
hour alter it began 10 blow the hardest
there was no very apparent swell; the deep
breathing OF the ocean is never entirely
siilled, and the ship was as steady as il hove
hall out, her lower ysrd-arms nearly touch
ing the water an inclination at which they
remained as steadily as il Kept there b. pur-
chases. A few Of us were compelled TO
go as high as the fultock shrouds 10 secure
the sails, but higher it was impossible to
get. | observed that when thrust hand
to clutch anything it was necessary TO make


the movement in such direction as TO al


low for lee.way precisely as the boat quar-
tets the stream against the current. In as
cending it was difficult 10 keep the foot on
the ratins, and in descending it required
strong effort TO force the body down to the
centre Of gravity. make no doubt had
groped my way up to the cross.trses, and
leaped overheard, my body would have
struck the water thirty or forty yards from
the ship. A marlnspiko falling from either
top would endanger no one on deck. When
the day returned species Of lurid sombre
light was dffused over the watery waste
though nothing was visible butthe ocean
aud the ship. Even the sea.birds seemed
TO have taken refuge in the caverns OF tht
adjacent coast, none appearing with the
dawn. The air was filed with spray, ant
it was difficult that the eye could penetrate
as far into the humid osphere as half {
mile.
Year: 1865

The Confession OF Robert Cobb Kennedy,


the Rebel ncsndiary.. :,


FnRT LAFAYErrs, March 25-o A. NJ
Major General Dr. Headquarters Department OF the East
half past ten ocloc- visited Kennedy, taking with
Mr. Howard, Of the New York Tinsss. After some con
versaton relative 70 the matter for which he has been
sentenced, he made the following confession He 10
quested that would make OF the confession TO
his detriment In respite repreve should be
obedient servant, MARTIN BURKE,


Lieutenant Colonel Commanding


CONFESSION OF ROBERT Q. KENNEDY.
Canada, where met q number Of confederates They
asked me IL was willing 70 90 on an expedition re-
Piled "Yes II 1t in service OF my country" They
nature nor did ask for any was then sent 10 New
York. where stayed some time There were eight men
in our party, Of whom fed Canada After had
been IN New York three weeks we werc told that the
object Of the expedition 70 retaate the North for
the atrocities IN the Shenandoah valley II designed
TO set Are to the city the night Of the Presidential
electon but the phosphorus was not ready and was
put OF until the 2tth Of November was stopping at
set nre TO four paces-Barnum's Museum, Loyejoy's
Hotel, Tammany Hotel, and tho New England House
The Others only started ares In the house where each
done l did We would have had thirty-tw fires
and played huge joke on the Fire Department
know that am TO be hung for setting fire 70 Barnums
Museum, but that was only joke. ! had no idea OF
doing it. had been drinking and In there with
Of the woudn set

nre 70 the wood for had tried it before, and at
time had concluded to give the whole thing up.


There no fendishness about it. After setting nre
my four places walked the streets all night and went
TO the Exchange Hotel early In the morning. We all
met there that morning and the next night Ny friend
and had there but sat in the Office nearly all
tho time reading the papers, while We were watched by
the detectives OF whom the hotel full expected
to die them and II had 1t would have been all right;
but II seems rather hard escaped to Canada, and
glad enough when crossed the bridge in safety


desired, however 70 return to my command and
started with my friend for the confederacy via Detroit
Just before entering the city he received intimaton
that the detectives. the lookout for and,
giving me signal, he jumped from the cars. didn't
notice the signal but kept on and arrested in the
depot.


wish TO say that killing anGehildren the
thing thought or We wanted to let the people OF
the North understand that there two sides this
war; and that they can't be rolling in wealth and
fort while at the South bearing all the hardships
and privations


In retaliation for Sheridans atrocities in the Shenan
doah valley desired to destroy property, not the lives
Of and children, although that would Of
have followed in Its train.


Done In the presence Of Lieutenant Colonel Martin
Burke


MARCH A-10:So p NJ n
Year: 1865




The spring campaign is TO have other combinations
than those already developed. Not only is Grant to
North Carolina, but Thomas is reported moving east
from Knoxville and Hancock preparing to move again
up the valley Four great columns convergng on ch.
mond the four points Of the compass expected
TO strike blows Under which the rebellion must succumb
Nous Now for the first time during the war
has the military situation presented the opportunity
when victory end the and give US independence


The four columns converging on Richmond are all CO.
sperang and the defeat OF either Of the main columns
defeats the whole four. Grant accomplish nothing;
indeed he will try nothing serious He may extend his
ft nank hundred yards for appearance sake; but
he dare undertake anything serious Sherman is the
grand column from which the enemy expect crownng
victory Johnston has already brought him to the spade
game with Johnston his antagonist 1t will hardly be
within the present year Thomas and Hancock will not
do much and will find their march arrested at the proper
time and place This on the OF enemy
necessarily involves similar concentration our part
and thus the struggle which extended half the
continent snd beyond the Of any single
head well as beyond the scope OF single plan of
operations narrowed down to dimensions which be
grasped by intellect and brought within the means
which be directed by one head All our armies can
operate upon the plan Of the General Chief and
for accomplishment of the end he may have in vew
Sherman is the key of the arch His army defeated
set 10 digging and the arch tumbles peces Grant may
continue pegging away at the lines around Richmond
and Thomas aud Hancock may march into the mountains
70 the west Of but they can never do more than annoy
Military movements, plans and campaigns are
what the future will bring forth; but under
General Lee the country rests with the full conf
nenCe tnat ne Will 40 ali 40 Win tho
Il his disposal But his means sma He has urged
his coanymen to give him nesro soldiers The Congress
has egsated tor the enlistment of negroes and yet Tut
porin has been forthcoming The columns OF the enemy
that are conyerging upon Richmond require the mobZa
Non of troops and tbs rqmrss other troops % occupy ne
knes Of ftpe. Negro troops II furnished be
made available Immediately The season. though late,
by too late for the negroes TO do essential
vice in the approaching campaign Will not the farmers
Virginia North Carolina take rational views of this
Important matter and endeavor by inducements to make
the negroes volunteer We know the matter TO be
of Importance and in which the authorities take very
great interest The negroes reqte Encouragement and
persuasion. They do not understand the law Their
masters should explain to them and urge them to
Gnryy yard nd an
Year: 1865




After protracted visit this gentleman left Richmond
yesterday by flag Of truce for Grants lines. We learn
that the objects whether looking to peace or commerce.
that brought him TO Richmond have not been realized
He goes back sadder, II not a wiser man.
Year: 1865

OLD Folks CoscERr AT CHIco.-One ol
the most pleasant and social entertainments that
ever came of in the place was the Old Folks
Concert, on Wednesday evening last. 1t was
got up By the ladies Of Chico for the benefit Of
the Ladies' Library Society. The hall was
filed to overhowing with sn sppreciative audi
ence. The entertainment consisted of singing
By the Old Folks, in character, and a variety
of tableaux. The singing was of high char
acter, and the tableax were got up in the most
artistic style possible. The whole entertainmsnt
was truly credit to the talent and taste Of the
ladies of Chico. 1t closed with dance, in
which the whole audience took part, and seemed
to enjoy themselves hugely till the clock struck
the hour to go home. Every one seemed
pleased with the performance, and pronounced
it great success.
Year: 1865

New FLAG-The news of the fall of the
rebel capital and the surrender of the rebel
chief aud bis entire army, aroused the patriot
ism of our county officials TO the highest pitch.
They Immediately determined that new and
beautiful flag should float from the pole on the
plaza, and telegraphed early on Monday morn
ing last. Thursday evening the bright en-
blem of our National Liberty arrived, and soon
its starry folds were proudly floating in the
breeze. Three hearty cheers went up for the
''Old Flag"
Year: 1865

Dos'T BELIEVE IT-We are informed that
there is quite number of Southern sympathiz-
ing Democrats residing down Feather river,
who swear the news of the fall of Charleston,
Richmond and the surrender of Lee and his
army, is all an abolition lie." They claim
to be well posted in the history of the rebellion,
and boast of being born, educated and rared
principally in Missouri and Arkan-saw, and feel
satisfied the chivalrous confederacy will never
surrender to the mudsills of the North There
is but little hope of convincing these admirers
of JEFF as to the late results; however as the
most reliable Confederate authority, the Ex-
press, admits it, we would advise them to pro
cure copy for their enlightenment, and if they
cannot read it themselves let reliable Demo-
cratic friend read it to them
Year: 1865




Sec. 4. On the day fixed by law for holding the
state election. and also for choosing Electors Of
President and Vice President of the United States,
for the wear A. D. eighteen hundred and sixty four,
and for every general election thereafter during
the war in which the National Government is now
engaged a ballot box, or other suitable receptacle
for votes shall be opened, and votes received from
the electors whose are upon said list, at each
place where a regiment detachment of regiment.
a battalion squadron, or battery of California SOL
diers in the service of the United States may be on
that day at which time and place the electors be-
longing to such regiment, detachment, squadron,
or battery shall be entitled to vote for the following
named officers, VIZ


Firsr-For members Of the Legislature;


Seeoad-For members OF Congress;


Third-For Presidential Electors and for which.
by reason of their residence in the several counties
and districts of this State they are authorized to
vote as fully as they would be authorized to vote
at elections in the several counties or districts in
which they reside and the vote so given by such
electors at such time and place shall be considered
taken and held TO have been given by them in the
respective counties Of which they are residents.
Such ballot box other receptacle for votes shall
be opened and such votes received under the super
vision and charge of the three highest or senior Off
GERS in command of such regiment, detachment,
squadron or battery, in which shall be deposited by
said electors ballots for all officers for whom under
the provisions Of this Act they are entitled to
! vote, which ballots shall have the name and
Office Of the persons voted for fairly written or
printed on one piece of paper The name lof
each elector voting as aforesaid shall be check
ed at the time of voting by one Of the officers
having charge of the ballot box as aforesaid,
upon the list furnished, and the officers receiv-
ing said votes shall exercise due care and dill
gence to prevent any soldier voting by mistake
for any officer except such as he is entitled to
vote for but no officer shall open or examine
any ballot before the same shall be deposited 10
the ballot box. Said election shall be opened, II
practicable, at hine O'Clock in the morning OF
said day, or, if not then, at such hour in SAID
day as may be agreed upon by the officers whose
duty it is to open the same, and shall remain
open a sufficient length of time to enaoie Tue
electors belonging to said regiment, detachment
battalion. squadron, or battery, to vote, ana one
hours notice shall be publicly given oy tue
commanding officers before closing said elecuoni
and when said election shall have been closed
the votes shan be, as soon as possible thereaiteT'
countea bv the officers having charge OF said
ballot box. or persons by them appointed ana
The senior officer in command Of such regiment,
battalion or sqnadron, rs the case may BE- be-
fore q, ming said election, shall administer TO
the officers conducting said election the follow
ing oath 70 wit
Year: 1865

That leave the poison to crawl through the SYSTEM
ealing its way into the tissues and organs beneath
the apparently smooth surface, to burst out in the
tuur9 with virulence that viii battle the effects of
medicine, when PERFECT CURES can be OBJ
tanned By consulting a physician whom long prac-
tiee aud thorough investigation into the causes of
DISEASES of the URINARY ORGANS enables
to determine at once the nature of the disease.


In all diseases entrusted to the Doctors care
PERFECT, SPEEDY and PERMANENT