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Year: 1862

There is something for all loyal and


earnest men to ponder in the following


correspondence of the New York Times,


from the advance Of the Army Of the Poto-


mac, regarding the removal Of Mcclellan:


at is not necessary to assume, for the


measure, the truth of whisperings, now


made with reference to the late Command


ing -General, that whiten the lips. The


disposition now made Of him would not, in


that case, have been the disposition made.
Neither is it necessary to take into account


that fatal and ruinous antagonism where


by all those tendencies and elements that
make towards disoFganizstion and submis-


sion to the rebellion, as if by some elective
affinity, cluster around the name Of Nc


Clellan. There are purely military consid-
derations that, to me, Of themselves, suf-
fieiently explain his removal. You
will remember put it on record, at the
time, when, fortnight ago, the first move
ment of the army was made from Maryland
into Virginia, that General Mcclellan was
entering on campaign in which he had
no faith-that the advance was made
against his win, against his protestations,
and on the imperative order of the Presi-
dent. Not only is this fact (which had
the means Of knowing from sources that
put it beyond a doubt entirely true; but
that other statement which have more
lately made in the face of apparent facts is i
also true:-tbe movement Of the army
has not been toward Richmond; but
toward Winter quarters. The one pos
itiUe conviction which l have found at
headquarters, where spirit Of universal
indiferentism and skepticism seems to
reign, is that fall campaign would be in
convenient, uncomfortable and absurd
General Mcclellan and his surroundings
have repeatedly argued, and proved in their
own way that the pursuit Of the rebel ar
my on to Richmond this fall, with the pro-
digious amount Of transportation required
and the enormous line necessary to be pro-
tected, was impracticable and impossible;
and that if any advance were to be made,
il should be made again by way Of the Pc |
ninsula, whence General Mcclellan was |
forced away against his viii. The nations |
life trembles in the balance. No longerin |
the dark, but in the open day, the plotters
are at work. Something must be done and !
the Commanding General, intrenched be-
hind impregnable bulwarks Of mathemat- |
les, proves that nothing can be done In the /
meanwhile the term for the fine weather
and fine roads is rapidly slipping by; ff-
teen days are occupied in moving the army
as many miles and the time is drawing
nigh when it will be really true that
nothing can be done, or at least when any
thing that is done will be done at enor-
nous disadvantage. 1t was necessary, at
all hazards, to extricate the nation from
this perilous coil. The President has done
50 by stern exercise of his power as
Commander-in-Chief Let us hope the
event may justify the change.
Year: 1862

Here is what the Mt Vernon Banner
says Of the Thanksgiving PrOclamatiOn.-
ItshOEs the Christianity Of the editor in
a brilliant hight; sa


We would suggest to the Democracy,
Especially as Gov. Tod has omitted to do
so, that7on this occasion they get up good
old fashioned turkey dinners, invite as
many Of their friends as possible, and
have real jolly time together, rejoicing
over their glorious triumphs IN the late
elections This win be decidedly more
favorable than going to some Abolition
church ndlistening to q harangue in be-
half Of negro-squality"
Year: 1862




Up to thsltime Of the late elections, the
Democrats Eersloud in their idsprscstiOn
Of any interference with the Administers
ton by the radicals. When certain jour
nails criticized the President because he
did not 90 fast enough in the work Of
crushing the rebellion, these Democratic
papers and speakers saw nothing but evil
in such dictation. But it is astonishing
how The election and the removal Of Nc
clellan has changed all this. Now, those
papers which were the loudest in their
condemnation Of any interference, are
daily demanding this and that policy as
"the win Of the people as expressed at the
ballot-bOx;" and The Plain Dealer goes 50
far as to demand no interference with
our military leaders" The instantaneous
conversion from their former belief is mar
veious
Year: 1862

One Of the best things the President ever
said was when he met Mcclellan after the
army got back intoit old trenches. aWell
General, Z he said. al have heard of peo-
pie being knocked into the middle Of neTt
week, but We are the first people I ever
knew who were knocked into the middle
Of last year."
Year: 1862




ton.


Paymaster's Clerks 500 per annum, and IS
cents per day when actually on duty.


Chaplain in volunteers Sl46 50.


In addition to the pay as above stated. one ra-
ton per day and an abunaant supply of good
clothing is allowed 10 every soldier. Quarters.
fuel and medical attendance are always provided
by the Government without deduction from the
soldiers pay. Ifa soldier should become disabled
in the line of his duties. the law provides for h IN
pension, or he NAV, if he prefer it. obtain ad
mission into the Military Asylum, which will
afford him a comfortable home so long a. he msr
wish to receive its benefits.


To the above pay for private soldiers must be
added the additional So month to be paid du
ring service. the 500 bounty at the end of the
war, which has already been provided for. and
the quarter section of land that Congress will
provide for at its coming session. The bounty
and land apply to officers and privates alike.
Year: 1862

habit abuse To which is added observations on
Female Diseases and other interesting matter Of the ut
Importance to the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts of their physical ability 10
enter that Sent any address in sealed wrap
per- on receipt Of ten cents or four stamps.


We devote entire time and attention 10 the treat
the private diseases treated Of i'm pri
report. DiSpensary j. the only Institution Of the
kind In America which has been abliShed by special
charter anI this fact should give il preference the
quacks of doubtful character to be found in all
cit.
Year: 1862

NEW 1ORk, Oct. D.


Tribune's special;


Colonel Hamilton, of Texas, has been
urged for the position of Military Cover
nor of Texas, with General Clay as Com
mander of the Army the two to go to-
gether with division of soldiers and
$4,000 armed citizens, the former to take,
and the latter to hold, occupy and culti-
vate the soil of that State This expedi-
ton is intended to cooperate with that of
Eli Thayer to Florida. 5000 men have
already offered themselves to Thayer, and
a wealthy ship-owner of New York yes
terday preferred three first class steamers
for the enterprize.


Three rebel flags taken at the battle Of
Antietam will be presented by represent
atives of victorious Indiana regiments to
the Executives Of their State


We are assured by those who should
know that revelations yesterday in the
Court of Enquiry, and those yet to appear,
will demonstrate that the widely-published
order from Miles TO Colonel Ford, instruct
ing the latter to hold on to Maryland
Heights till the cows tails come off, is
forgery; that Ford left his position against
his wish, and in obedience to positive or
ders, and that Miles alone of the officers
at the post was responsible for the disas-
ter.


The British steamer Dispatch, libelled
some time ago in civil suit for $50, 900,
and placed in custody of the United States
Marshal, in consequence Of the yellow
fever breaking out among her crew the
officers in charge were obliged to leave,
and left her under charge of cutter, with
instructions not to let her escape. Friday
night Captain Benjamin Buck, of the Dis
patch, went aboard the cutter and told
her Commandant that he was going to sea,
and that they might fire at him and be
damned, that he would have to sink him
and twenty-six souls beside before he
would stop.


Saturday morning the Dispatch got up
steam and proceeded down the bay. The
cutter fred three or four shots at her
which she didn't heed, when the Fort was
signalled Two shots were fired at her
bow from Fort Lafayette. The Dispatch
then hove to under the guns of the Fort,
and yesterday was towed back to Quaran-
tine, and anchored under the cutter Craw-
ford.


It is confidently ascertained that Lees
army is in full retreat. Reports that the
sick and wounded together with the can
non and stores have been sent up the Val
ley, are confirmed by so many sources that
there can be little doubt but they are cor
rect. The general opinion is that the reb-
els will fall back on Gordonsville and the
line Of the Rapidan river, where they can
be in full communication with Richmond.
Year: 1862

friends, and stored up in his memory
what they wished him to learn, he NIGH
have filled the surveyors office, at more
than double the wages paid him as chain
carrier. Indeed we cannot tell how high
a position Of usefulness he might have
held, had he improved all the advanta-
ges afforded him in his youth. But be
perceived the use of learning too late.


Children and youth cannot possibly
know as we'll as their parents, guardians
and teachers, what is best for them.


Men who are in active contact with
the world, know that the more extensive
their knowledge on all subjects, the more
useful they can be to others and the
higher and more important use to socie-
ty they are permitted to perform, the
greater is the return to themselves in
wealth and honor.
Year: 1862


Far away in your camps by the storied Poto
mac,
Where your lances are lifted for Liberty's veal
As the North wind comes down from the hills


of the homeland
Say, catch ye the clash Of OUR echoing steel?
Our hands are unframed to the touch of the


rifle,
They shrink from the blade that grows red ir


the fight;
But their womanly weapons leap keen from


their sheathing,
And the work that they find they will do with
their might.
Your hosts that stands marshalled in solemn


battalions,
Beneath the dear flag of the stripes and the


stars,
Hath as loyal counterpart here at our hearth


stones
AS ever went forth to the brunt of the wars
Uplift in your strength the bright swords Of


your fathers
Repeat for yourselves the brave work they have


done
We've the sIDE-ARMs our mothers wore proudly


before US,
And the heart of the field and the fireside is


one:
We rouse to the rescue! We've mustered in


thousands
We may not march our face to the foe
Yet, while we shall tramp to the sound of the


battle,
Foor TO FOOT we'll keep pace wheresoever ye 60
Aye, soul to soul are we knitted together
BY link upon link in one purpose we're bound !!
GoD mete us the mede Of our common endeavor,
And our differing deeds with one purpose be


crowned
Year: 1862

The Tazewell Republican learns that
the singular disease, so widely known in
previous years as the milk sickness, is
prevailing to an unprecedented extent in
the Mackinaw bottom, Tazewell county,
about twenty miles from this city. Cat
tie are dying by scores, and we have
heard of three instances Of the death oil
persons by this strange but fatal malady
A person who says he has lost quite a
number Of fine steers by sickness, says
he does not know the cause, but the
effect on cattle is curious. When they
are first attacked by this seeming scourge
they act dull and stupid, and if they are
aroused and driven few rods, they are
seized with severe trembling in every
part of their body, and are dead in few
hours after.


The milk of cows who have this dis
ease is fatal, if used by any one, and this
use is the cause of the deaths above al.
uded to. We have been informed that
this " milk sickness " has prevailed to 4
more or less extent for many years in the
Mackinaw bottoms. but never to so great
an extent as this season. Who will give
us the cause and cure Of this seemingly
fatal disease
Year: 1862

Large numbers OF Germans of every
rank are Offering themselves at the
American consulate in Frankfort for ser.
vice in the Union army Among the
number is Karl Washington, a Bavarian
Baron. a Lieutenant in the army Of that
country, and a nobleman OF high stand.
Year: 1862

And when you men go out to work
you must labor with diligence and zeal.
1t seems to me, had I the stimulus to
work that you have, | could labor like a
giant. Now you know who | am. My
first duty here is to deal justly; second,
to love mercy; and third, to walk hum
bly, First, justly | shall endeavor to
get you to do your duty faithfully If
you do I shall reward you; and if you
refuse, then what comes next? Why
the wicked must be punished and made
to do right. / will take the bad man by
the throat and force him to do his duty
I do not mean that / will take hold of
him with my own hands, but with the
strong arm of military power. Now do
we understand each other [ am work


ing for you already. | am told by your
superintendent that gang of fifty men
are building your houses at the rrte of
six day These houses are to make
you more comfortable You are to have
patch of ground, which you can call
your own, to raise your own garden
truck, and you may work for the gov
ernment for good wages. And you
women must make your houses shine
You must plaster them and whitewash
them, and gradually get furniture in
your cabin, and a cooking stove. have
arranged in such way that you will get
your clothing cheaper and better than
before and you will have a school for
ycug children. And you must have
flowers in your garden and blossoms be-
fore your doors. You will see in lit
lte while how much happier you will be
made Are you not willing to work for
this? Yes, God helping, you will all
work This is only for yourselves; but
if you are successful this plan will go
all through the country, and we will
have answered the question that has
puzzled all good, thinking men in the
world for one hundred years They
have asked, "What will you do with
the black man after liberating him ?"
We will show them what we will do
We viii make him useful, industrious
citizen. We will give him his family,
his wife and children-sive him the
earnings Of the sweat of his brow, and
as a man we will give him what the
Lord ordained him to have.


/ shall watch everything closely res
pecting this experiment. 1t is some
thing to be permanent-more than for
day, more than for year. Upon you
depends whether this mighty result
shall be worked out, and the day of
jubilee come to Gods ransome people,
Year: 1862

Washington city correspondent Of tha Chi
csgo Times writes:


|" England having just taugh, us one les
son in international law, is now about to
teach us another. Such is the tone and
language which we now hear in all the foreign
legations in this city, II is now openly de-
clared on good authority, that the British
Government regards the unique mode Of de-
stroying harbor in which every commercial
nation on the globe is interested, not only a
palpable violation of international law, but
also as confession on our part that we have
not the ships necessary to maintain such a
blockade on the Southern coast as is alone
recognized by the laws of nations as valid
and effective blockade. 1t is said that the
British Minister here either has now. or will
have very soon, instructions from his Govern
ment to announce to ours that the former
can no longer regard the Southern ports as
blockaded in the manner required by inter-
national law, namely. by the actual presence
Of ships Of war; and that they intend to raise
the blockade forthwith. 1t is said. also, that
this announcement is to be made jointly by
the representatives in Washington of the
three great powers Of England. France and
Spain. all Of whom have joint in.eres. in
the matter"
Year: 1862

Az lNPnRTAsr ESTERPRIzg OF THE RAILs
ROAD GoMPASrEs.-We are gratified to learn
that we'll concerted movement is on foot
for general meeting of railroad officers in
Richmond on the 5ih OF February next. TO
devise measures for the manufacture ot rail-
road iron and such other articles of indis-
pensable necessity as have hitherto been
procured from countries outside Of the limits
of the Confederate States. To keep up a
perfect railroad communication throughout
the South, requires an occasional renewal Of
material; and if the approaching meeting
can suggest plan by which the South can
place herself on an independent basis in this
respect, il will have done as much towards
solving the great problem Of national iree-
dom. as any class Of individuals have done
since the breaking up OF the old Union. We
therefore hope that large number Of prac-
teal minds will be brought together in Rich
mond on the day designated. aud that com
bined and well considered project will then
be sent forth to the people.


Richmond Dispafch.
Year: 1862

WE see it stated that the tea plant is in bloom
in the conservatory at Washington. The flow.
er is described as being white and fragrant
We venture guess that it does not exceed in
delicacy of tint and fragrance the flower of the
Western sassafras. We never tasted more
delicious tea than was made Of ssssafras bios
SONS. -r-
Year: 1862

And testimonials, new, and almost without number


might be given from ladies and gentlemen ia all grade
Of society, whose united testimony mono could resist
that Prof. Woods Hair Restorative will restore the bald
and gray and preserve the hair Of the youth to old age
10 all its youthfui beauty. H r7Er1L
Year: 1862

Another Ingredient of remarkable and won.
defiul virtue used in the preparation of these
Bittera,is native of Basil, and as yet un-
known to the commerce of the world Span
lab writer saws:
Year: 1862

give notice that all their accounts for the
years 1860 and 1861, are now drawn off,
aud all those knowing themselves indebted
to them are respectfully requested to call
at their store and settle. If money can
not be had, call and give your notes.
Those who owe them are earnestly desired
to comply with the above request as early
as possible.
Year: 1862

STATE FAIR.-FrOm the Corresponding
Secretary of the State Agricultural Society
we are in receipt Of a circular letter, in re-
lation to the coming Fair of the State So
ciety in which he says:


The Annual Fair of this Society for 1862,
will open on the 30th of September and close
on the Sd of October next. The entries for
premiums must be made before II O'Clock NJ.
Of Tuesday, September Both. Books of entry
for the exhibition of articles will be kept open
during the Fair, and suitable notice will be
taken and published Of oil articles exhibited,
whether in competition oI not. Steam power
will be furnished for the propulsion of machin-
cry, and every possible facility afforded for the
convenience Of exhibitors. The Fair will open
and close promptly and positively as above
stated. 1t is hoped that every article and
animal will be in its place by noon of Tuesday
September Both.
Year: 1862




A PAGAN LEGEND OF CHRIST. T.-PubliuS Lentu-
lus, assumed by some to have been pro consul to
Juda prior to Herod, is reported to have seen
the Saviour and to have written the following
letter to the Roman Senate: cat this time ap
peared a man who is still living, and endowed
with power" His name is Jesus Christ His
disciples call him the Son of God others regard
him as powerful prophet. He raises the dead
to life, and heals the sick of every description
of infrmity. This is of lofty stature and
well proportioned, his countenance severe, and
virtuous, that he inspires beholders with feel
ing both of fear ond love. The hair of his head
is of the color of wine, and from the top OF the
head to the ear. straight and without radiance,
but 1t descends from the ears to the shoulders
| in shining curls From the shoulders the hair
| flows down the back, divided into two portions,
after the manner of the Nazarenes; his forehead
is clear aud without wrinkle his face free from
blemish, and slightly tinged with red his phys
| iognomy noble and gracious. The nose and
mouth are faultless. His beard is abundant
the same color of the hair, and forked. His eyes
are blue and very brilliant. In reprovng or
censuring, he is awe inspiring in exhortlng and
teaching his speech is gentle and caresslng.-
| His cOuntenance is marvellous in seriousness and
grace. He has never been seen to laugh, but
many have seen him weep. He is slender in
person, his hands are straight and long and his
arms are beautiful. Grave and solemn in his
discourse, his language is simple and quiet. In
appearance, he is the most beautiful of the chill
dren of men, V ST
Year: 1862

Archbishop Hughes occupied his own pulpit
IN New York, on Sunday morning, and deliver
q sermon containing an account OF his mis-
sion abroad. He alluded TO the wrong impress
sions which existed IN Europe IN regard TO the
struggle in this country, which, 80 tar as he
was able, he had tried to remove. In conclu-
sion he urged all TO volunteer who could, and
advocated stringent draft rs humane mea-
slre, in case volunteers were not forthcoming.
The New York World says:--''"The sermon
will attract widespread attention and remark.
Fresh from Europe where his peculiar dlplo-
matte and ecclesiastical relations gave him un~
rivaled opportunities to judge Of the disposi-
ton OF the great powers towards this country,
his assurance that intervention in our affairs is
about the most unlikely thing that could hap
Den is of great weight, and will tend to remove
much apprehension in the public mind on this
subject. The remarks Of the archbishop on
the necessity OF supporting the government, Of
filling up the armies, and crushing the rebel
lion at once, and with all the power Of the ma
ton, are timely Archbishop Hughes j. in 8
position TO do world of mischief, had 8 false
ambition prompted him to cavil at the acts Of
our rulers or in any way diseountenance enlist
ments His 'bugle blast in the sermon Of
yesterday will be worth ten thousand men
70 the armies of the Union.
Year: 1862

Reader, did you know that every column Of a
newspaper contains from ten to twenty thousand
distinct pieces of metal, the msplscing OF any one
of which would cause a blunder or typoe raphical
error2 With this curious fact before you, don't
you wonder at the general accuracy of newspa-
pers2 Knowing this to be the fact, you will be
more dispoaed, We hope, to excuse than magnify
errors of the press.
Year: 1862

Ex-President Fillmore on the War.


The New York World publishes the following
extract from a letter recently written by sx
President Fillmore


Enough Of treasure and blood have already been
spent upon the negro question. I fully per.
suaded that the unwise and untimely agitation OF
this subject gives strength to the rebellion, and
will cost millions of treasure and thousands OF
lives and that there is hope for any thing else.
but to restore the Union it was and the Consti.
tuition as it is. That all Efforts for ything else
must end in abortion, anarchy and dissolution.