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Year: 1864

white man not long since sued a black man
in one ofthe Courts Of a free State, and while
the trial was before the Judge the litigants came
to an amicable settlement and so the counsel
stated to the Court. ga verbal settlement will
not answer" replied the Judge, "it must be in
writing" 'Here is the agreement in black and
white" responded the counsel, pointing to the
parties, pray what does Your Honor want more
than this?V
Year: 1864

In Turkey, whenever a storekeeper is convict
ed of telling lie, his house is painted black, to
remain so for one month. If there were such
law in force in this country what sombre and
gloomy appearance some Of our cities would pre-
sentl
Year: 1864

Correspondence Of Port Royal, New South, March r.


Colonel Guy v. Henry, with his pdomitab!e cavalry,
is daily the alert in Florida to ascertain tho where
abouts ana movements OF the enemy In his endeayors
he has been highly successful and much valuable infor
nation has been received and communicated by him to
the Commanding General Laet week he started with
his force including pieces OF artillery TO reconnore tho
enemys position. and had proceeded as far as little
creek called Three Mile River in virtue OF it's distance
from Jacksonville, when he discovered body ~ rebel
vary drawn up In limo the opposite side apparently
the point OF sallyng forth on mission similar TO his
The result Of the meeting was brief encoun-
ter, In which Henry succeeded In routing the enemy,
causing him to make proc pitatc retreat toward his
line OF reserves beyond Camp FincgaD Captain Elder
placed his guns in battery and opened rapid 1re, which
replied TO by the enemy who had also brought up
artillery The pieces used By the enemy two more
those taken the battle OF Ostce. But In this art
lery duel Elder too much for the rebels ana 10
short time they glad timber their pieces and
drive them TO the Everything goes to prove thas
with equal force the enemy would bo thoroughly beat
en- in n grand encounter. f ssf ett


Colonel Henry pursned the rebels "a far ns Camp Fine
gan them having successfully accomplished the oh.
ject the Reconnaissance returned TO his camp In the
sklrmsh he had Ave wounded The rebels sustained
an equal and II ia believed greater loss
Year: 1864

ing out of the rebellion, was anxious to
volunteer in defence of his country, but
was detained by his aged mother, as he
was her only support, her husband being
dead twenty years ago. But his ardent
love of country inspired him to abandon
friends and home and volunteer in defence
of his country. But the short term of
four months put an end to his earthly Ca
reer. And as it has pleased God in his
infinite wisdom to remove from life those
esteemed friends and former school mates,
so endeered tous by the ties of compan-
ionship, and whose young lives gave such
high promise of future usefulness, yet we
know it is the will of our heavenly Faith
er. In this we hope the bereaved and
sorrowing relatives and friends find the
balm of consolation and that family has
our tenderest regards and heartfelt SYM
pathy in this the hour of their very heavy
aiillctlon. but we trust their aitiictlOn
will be lightened when they consider their
loss their great gain. In the death of
our young friends we are ugain reminded
of the frailty of life and of the certainty
of death. We too are mortals and know
not how soon we may be called to render
up an account for the deeds done in the
body; therefore, it behoovos us to always
be ready, for in such an hour as We think
not the Son of Man cometh.


Soldiers, in thy quiet graves,


Par from home and relatives,


Rest We, till the trump shall sound


To call the dead from out the ground.


Then wings Of faith you'll rise


And soar away above the skies;


And when before your Fathers face


At his right hand yop'll find place
Year: 1864

infamous conspiracy have made a great
sensation in Indiana. Among the per-
sons implicated and arrested, is the edi-
tor of the indianapolis Sentinel, the prin-
cipal Copperhead organ of the State. 1t
is put beyond question that many of the
members of this reasonable combination,
and among them Valandigham himself,
the framer of the Chicago Platform


1t was the discovery and seizure by the
Government Of few of the arms belong
ing to the Sons of Liberty" that prompt
ed the charg against the Administration
in the fourth resolution in the Platform.
of interference with and denial of the
right of the people to bear arms in their
defence" and which also instigsted Hora-
tio Seymour to denounce President Lin
coin so vehenently in his Milwaukee
speech, for attempts to aisarm the people.
Though Dodd has taken to flight, we trust
that the Government will bring to trial
some of his companions in this Internal
treason, and visit upon them condign pun
ishmcnt. These miscSants should be
made to understand that they are living
in land of law. The people will quick
ly settle accounts with the party which
has given them its coun,enanee
Year: 1864

"ALEoK," of the fremont Hotel in
this place, is perhaps the most " "fidgety'
man in the Territory. Being thorough
bred Democrat, he is sometimes pretty
hard on the upper tep-or aristocrats, as
he calls them.


And what kind Of an animal may an
aristocrat be ?" Asked bystander.


What species of the genus Aristocrat
do you mean? There are number of
them," said mine host.


The Goldfish"


Well sir, Goldfish aristocrat is one
of those customers who can pin dried
herring to his coat tail, and imagine him
self to be whale y
Year: 1864

THE Undersigned offers himself a candidate for the
nomination OF the Union party OF New Castle eoun-
y for the Office of sheriff, and respectfully socis the
support Of his fulow-cilzens At the same time he
plrdges himself TO abide the nomination and give the
nominee cordial support.


jan. Is tn GEO g. HAGANY
Year: 1864

The supervisors Committee, which proceeded
to Washington to ascertain the exact quota Of Kings
Coun,y returned yesterday and report that the exact
number required the lst OF March under both calls
was 27J0 The total number enlisted since that period
is g5e leaving l793 still TO raise seamen and marines
will be credited to the county and it is asoertined that


recruit In tie naval service can be enlisted by the
naval recruiting officer without going 10 the Provost
Marshals Office. The bounty is 800 FOR year men
and eco for men onlisting for two three years.
Year: 1864

The OPERA.-This evening Faust with the
new and brilliant costumes scenery appo!n mens and
Military Band win be presented at the Academy Of
Music Tomorrow Saturday evening is set apart for
the benefit Of Sig Mazzoeni when lone; or the Last
Days Of Pompe will be presented
Year: 1864

Tho steamship Northern Light Captain Wilson, arrived
at this port last night from Asplnwa the 5th inst
by her have late and interesting from She Pa
cinc which will be found IN our correspondence
Panama and Calla0.
Year: 1864

The OLD 1SSUE-tlur rel,lers should bear in mind
that there remains only two months during which the
ol ISSUES OF Confederate r"tes of So and upwards will
De redeemed by the government. After the 3lst Of
pecemoer all outstanding notes of thcs issues will be
s"9ect to tax 100 por cent and will consequently be
worthless


We fear that there is largo amount of such notes
still IN the hands OF the people, and that many will fall
through Ignorance or thoughtlessness to bring them in
for redemption.
Year: 1864

AT Cosr.-Simmons & johnson con inue
to offer their stock Of goods at sost, and
they are gentlemen upon whose word one
can safely rely. If they say they will sell
At cost they will do so. Their sock is
melting away under the inAu nee Of "low
pri:ss," and those who wish a bargain had
better call soon.
Year: 1864

DETROIT, Mich, December 7.-Tnformation of
most positive character has been received that
raid upon this city was being organized by
Rebel refugees in Canada. In consequence of
the reception of this information the civil and
military authorities are making every preparation
to receive the raiders


Colonel Hill, Military Commander, in a note to
Mayor Barker, recommends that immediate
measures be taken to organize and arm the
militia regiments for local protection. A large
number of special policemen have already been
enrolled, and other active and vigorous measures
are being taken for the protection of the city.
Year: 1864

WASHINGTON december I.


National Finances In Congress.


The sudden rise in gold attracts the attention
of Congress. It is now proposed to pass a new
revenue bill before the holidays. The Ways and
Means Committee will not agree to Stevens Gold
Bill


ROsecrRns Relieved.


General Rosecrans was to-day relieved from
the command of the Department of Missouri
General Steele is also understood to be relieved
by General Reynolds.


No Late Rebel News from sherman.
Richmond papers are received here on the
third day Of publication, and as they have no
Sunday issues we are today without our usual
Rebel intelligence of General Shermau's where
abouts and movements. 1t is proper to infer chat
The Rebel papers of Monday contain nothing
more definite from Sherman than what we have
already received, or else General Grant would
have telegraphed their contents to-day to the
President, which he had not done up to late
hour this evening.


Tne Senate Standing Committee Changes
The Senate Committee to arrange standing
committees, reported their action this morning TO
the Senatorial caucus. Several changes were re-
ported by committee. They deposed Senator
Hale from the Craftsmanship of the Naval
Committee, and put Senator Grimes in his
place. This action of the committee was
the occasion of lively debate, which
came TO no definite conclusion before the
adjournment of the caucus, which meets again
tomorrow, when the subject will be finally dis
posed of. Senator Sherman has been placed at
the head Of the Finance Committee, and relieved
from the Chairmanship of the Committee on
giculture. Several other changes were made
by the committee, but beyond the above they
were unimportant.
Year: 1864

The MEETING OF CONGREss.-The two houses
of Congress reassemble at Washington on Mon
day next. 1t Is the second and the short Sos
sion CLOSING on the 4th Of March by constitu.
tional limitation) Of the thirty-eighth Congress.
As the two houses are already organized. we
presume that ON Monday the Presidents Mes
sage will he read to them and simultaneously
furnished to the press of this and other cities
for publication.


We expect in the Message an Interesting
review of the doings of the government and
the events of the war during the past year,
and An encouraging exhibit Of the condition
and prospects of the national Treasury. We
hope, too, that the President will not neglect
in his recommendations tho reinforcement of
teering and bounty system, and that be will
not worry himself this time with any new
tangled theories of emancipation or reconstruc-
ton. The work laid out before him and before
Congress is very simple, and needs no elabo-
rate Executive explanation. 1t comprises the
suppression Of the rebellion by force Of arms,
the restoration Of the rebellious States on the
basis of the constitution and the abolition OF
slavery through an amendment Of the coDstitu-
ton itself. The business OF the war, however,
will suffice for the present session, and the con-
stitutional amendment indicated, ha wing failed
in the present House, will 60 over to the next,
where it will be sure Of success.


Beyond the appropriation bills required, we
cannot, from this short session, expect much in
the way of legislation. We may, perhaps,
obtain some notifications of our taxations laws;
but whether they will increase or Tighten our
present burdens will depend very much upon
the drift of the war. In short, the approaching
session, from the necessities of the case will be
devoted rather to routine business than to any
new measures of great public Importance. In
this view we may now admonish to some pur-
pose perhaps, the working majority of both
houses to 60 to their work at once upon the
estimates Of the several executive departments
so that no corrupt jobs or swiDdling tricks may
creep into the appropriation bills under cover
of the usual confusion and hurry scurry of the
last rollicking night of the session.
Year: 1864

ems, and others Of his literary contempo-
raries who have visited Us, he could see us
only through the medium of his own pre-.
judices. or rather Of the prejudces Of the
class to which he belonged. In SO keen
an analyst of human nature this was mex.
cusable. To him the American character
could not have been a sealed book We
are unwilling to set down to barshness of
heart an obliGuity SO strange. Let US
rather place it to the account Of that crust
Of Anglo snobbery in which, notwitbstan.
ding his own sense Of its righteousness
he was himself thickly encased.
Year: 1864

1~By the new Draft law, those en-
rolled before being As years of age, but
coming to that age before the draft, may
have their names struck from the roll BY
satisfactory proof Of the fact to the Board.
Those coming to be 20 before the draft,
are TO be enrolled.
Year: 1864

WE have considerably enlarged THE DAILY OHIO
STATESMAN, and, now print it on plain an, hand
some new type. and clear white paper.


In Politics. THE ONO STATEsMAN il, in W AZ asn
Peace for the Country, for the Constitution, and i


Union Of equal States. with equal privileges AMI
with equal and exact Justice to all its citizens We
arefor the Old Flag with not Star or Stripe erased
and the Old Union far it possible to restore it,
aud for the existing Constitution in its spirit letter
nd purpose. ajtE.J.trtH OF 81
Upon the coming events of the year. rest the hopes
If the People and Government, We are in the midst
Of bloody and protracted civil war. It's duration
and close depend upon wisc:, ruer and more patri-


Policy than we have seen during the present Ad-
ninistration. Weowei it to the memory Of our Faith


g. and TO the hopes Of Children c the future Of
sur Country and to the best INTEREST," OF mankind to
Shangs Policy which is drifting us farther and
her from the landmarks of our patriotic sires.


TIE STATESMAN will do all it can to aid in bring
ing about this change; and hence. the Publishers in
vito support and encouragement from all those who
while wishing for good NEWSPAPER, also wish to
have sound Constitutional journal.


We publish paper in which we seek to give the
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports, our Markets, our
Political and General News. carefully freed from
tho ensational character and we seek to make TIE
STATESMAN trvstacorthy in every particular.


For News, for Instruction, for Good Morals. for
Beund Political Sentiments for Steady Defense Of
American Institutions, Take, Read and help to Cir
,ulate. TIE OHIO STATESMAN.


TEE WEEKLY ONO STATESMAN is one Of the
argest. cheapest, and best printed Papers in the
West. Each number contains complete resume Of
II the Military and Political news Of the week. the
atest telegraphic and market reports carefully
prepared collection of literary reading for the home
and family; and an abundance of paragraphs upon
every topic of interest or Importance. The wide
circulation already obtained by this paper is an evil
aence of its popularity, and of its being adapted to
the wants of the people. et
Year: 1864

The u. s. Christian Commission have
received from Nevada a silver and gold
brick, worth $4,000 in currency, as a
contribution to the cause. 1t is as much
as a man can conveniently lift and no
man could carry such brick in his hat
without losing his balance or his hat
We believe it is one of several bricks OF
the kind the Commission has or is to re-
ceive.-PhM Ledger:
Year: 1864

As soon as the part begins to swell, get
the tincture of lobelia and wrap the part
affected with cloth saturated thoroughly
with the tincture, and the felon is dead
An old physician says he has known this
to cure in scores of cases, aud it never
fails, if applied in season.
Year: 1864

Those who deny that the Chicgo plat
form advocates the immediate cessation
OF hostjlities. shoIli remember what
Fernando Wood says in reference to this
subject. 1t was. he says. with n
satisfaction that knew no bounds that
we welcomed, in the platform presen-
ted by the Chicago Convention to the
Democracy. the proposition for an i'm
mediate cessation of hoStilities and a
convention of all the States"


What do the soldiers think of such a
platform as that : Will the heroes of so
many victories vote with party that is
cowardly enough to frame such a plat
form, and then mean enough to sup
port it
Year: 1864

The RIGHT Sort OF CONVENTION In
q speech at Circlesyille. Ohio. few days
since. Gov, Brough said. in reference to
the Chicago proposals in favor of peace
Convention


There is but one kind of convention
the Northern people viii consent 10
These rebeliious States must come back
subjugated, or by voluntarily LAYING down
their arms and submitting to the laws
and the Constitution We have two just
such conventions in the field now:
Grant is president of the one. and Sher-
man is president Of the her Ap
plause | 10 not think we wan. any in
reference OF this Chicago Convention in
that particular
Year: 1864

The following extract from a speech
recently delivered At Cambridge, Ohio,
By Hon John y Bingham, Of that State.
enbo lies important truths


Whoever III yonr midst co operates
with party organization which denonn-
ces the for the Union as "a fruitless
strife, declares that it .,can never restore
tue Union that ..hostilities snail cease,
and which, by its votes in Congress. and
its secret oath bound conspiracies pro
claimes that the men and money needed
for the vigorous and successful proSecu-
ton of the war. shall not be, and ought
not to he obtained. is the enemy of the
Republic and the enemy of its defenders.
Against all such aders and abettors of
that atrOciouS treason which has broken
the golden circle of so many homes in
the free North and West. there should be
recorded at the coming election, at every
civil precinct and on every battle field
of the Republic. vote so overwhelming
lv strong a will attest anew the truth,
that the voice OF a free people uttered
in behalf of Justice and right, IS the
voice of God.


The people of the LOYAL States have in
their keeping the imperiliei life Of the
Republic The Republic can be saved
under Col. only br the armistice which
is enforced bv the bayonet an 4 proclaim
ed by rihed ordnance 1t cannot be
saved by voting that hostilities on the
part of the Government cease. ana that
supplies of men ani money for the army
be withheld. Nor can the Republic be
saved by voting down Abraham Lincoln
and electing in his stead the nominee of
a party which declares against coercion
of traitors. and in favor of a vigorous
prosecution of peace. Let the people
learn of their enemy The Richmond
ErGn,iner, the organ of the rebellion,
uses these significant words: Any
change from Lincoln will be better for
u.s. BY voting him don you aid the
rebellion by sustaining him fully and
unitedly you save the Republic


Let the people, in the coming elections,
truimphantlv sustain their President and
army in their endeavor to crush treason,
and the hour is not far distant for which
all good men prav-when the power of
the rebellion will be broken. and the
beneficent power of the Constitution re-
stored; when the voice of your living
heroes, AMI the graves OF your dead
patriots. viii bear witness to all the
world, -hat the Republic still lives-the
last refdc ofaflicted nations, the avenger
OF violated law and justice, and the sleep
less defender of liberty
Year: 1864

Major General Mcclellan volunteered
his services as a soldier to assist in the
sinpres sion of the rebellion. He now
volunteers MS services - the Copper
leals to suppress the Union, by uhto~e-
ilg the right OF a State To secede n viii.
lie said substantially that coercion vas
the only mo- lie by which the authority Of
the Government could be restored. AMI
urged President Lincoln to make 4 draft
He IS now the nominee OF the party
which SAYS that coercion is crime an1
that drafting is infamous He was IN
favor of the Union, he is now in favor of
secession.
Year: 1864

rcquistion was male lately on the Govern
ment for boots for the colored regiment in camp
at Quincy, Illinois The sizes were so enormous
that they could not be procured at Chicago, and
the agent had to telegraph to Washington so that
the boots could be constructed there The sizes
range from tens to twenties. This regiment will
be apt to ''trampe on the rights of the South
Year: 1864

re- They have mines in Nevada Territory
in the desert east Of the Carson. The eli
mate is said to be delightful, but there is no
timber except greasewood, and the wells do
not furnish water. To make up for these
drawbacks, however, clam'hoders say the
mines are rich.
Year: 1864

The Contra Costa Gazette says, farmer
informs it that the ravages of the "borer"
may be prevented by simply placing a shin.
Gle in the ground in such manner as to
shade the south side of the fruit tree, for on
this side they are accustomed to enter.
Year: 1864

MORE TAxATIoN.-The New York Tribune
in an article advocating taxation to meet the
emergencies OF the Government says: ave
have been forced into an enormous debt, but
we are not the less bound to see it provided
for. The resources of the country must be
drawn upon by means of ample taxes, no
matter how heavy the burden may prove
Hereafter the North will have the conquered
South to assist in carrying the load, but we
cannot wait for that. For the present we
must take the whole load on our own shou!-
ders. The runous error of delay must be
avoided.


There is great financial task requiring
performance. 1t can be achieved by nothing
short of universal taxation. The public mind
is agreed that it must come, and the sooner
Congress imposes the necessary burden, the
sooner will the nation be at peace"


The above is candid at least and shows
that the Tribune is not disposed to blink the
fact that the most grinding taxation must be
resorted to TO run the "war machine" and
prevent sudden and stupeudous crash in
Government finances
Year: 1864

INDICTMENT FOR MANsLAUGHrER.- The
Grand Jury of Storey county IN. T) have
found bill of indictment for murder in the
second degree against Captain Johnson, for
killing Horace Smith.
Year: 1864

F. Journal says that a large batch of swind-
ling bills have been concocted by secession
lists, that they intend lobbying through the
legislature, that the odium properly attach
ing to such measures shall fall upon the
Union party of the State. The Journal
man thinks he's smart--he knows his party
to be in overwhelming strength in the Legis
lature--he knows that number of swnd.
ling bills are likely to be passed, and he
commences thus early to charge democrats
with their paternity, so that the abolition
party will escape the responsibility. This
wont do! The Journal and its party must
bear the brunt of whatever rascality their
party friends in the legislature commit.
Year: 1864

In certain places in Indiana so many
young men have enlisted, that it is almost
impossible to get work doue upon the farms.
Many large farms are without single hand
to cultivate them.
Year: 1864

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. The
State Central Committee have called Dem
ocratic State Convention to meet in San
Francisco, on Tuesday the 10th day of May
next, for the purpose Of selecting delegal es
to the National Convention to be held at
Chicago on the 4th of July.


y They recommend as the test required of
those participating in the selection of dele
gates to State Convention, the following:


Are you opposed to the policy of the
present National Administration, which is
subveisive of the Constitution, the Laws and
the Union of our Fathers? Are you in ia.
vor of speedy and honorable peace that
will secure equal and exact justice to every
section of the American Union? Will you
support the nominees of the Democratic Ma
tional Convention?"


The Abolition papers profess not to like
the test They fail to find any thing in it in
favor Of secession.