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Year: 1862

The Yanks have been bombarding Vicks-
burg ever since the 22d OF May, and have dis
charged over 10000 shot and shell at the town..
Up to the 4th of July they had killed six men
and one woman, and correspondent of the
Memphis Appeal says:


The city has suffered considerably from the
constant rain of shot and shell that have been
poured upon it, though the actual damage in
dollars and cents is comparatively small. I
hear that responsible party has offered to re-
pair all damage done for the moderate sum of
$4,000, but think he would lose money taking
tho contract for twice the amount. One is.
surprised upon first witnessing the character Of
the injuries sustained from these missiles by
the houses of the city. They generally pass
through them like piston BALI through pane
of glass, leaving smooth round hole inst the
diameter Of the ball or shell discharged. Rare
ly is wall badly preached, except by the ex-
plosion of bomb, and in no case has confa-
grafton yet been produced. So much for this
terrible bugbear of Smelling cities" of which
we heard and read so much.
Year: 1862

The ssyenty-hrst regiment Of New Ysrk stats Militia
passed through Easton Pa during the night, and
expected to reach this city by boat from Ezabethpor
at about O'Clock this morning This segment was
Of the first 60 the seat Of at the time
when Jackson made his raid the Shenandoah valley
They also volunteered stay the time they had
listed for providing their services were required
committee will meet tho regiment on landing, pre-
paraions have been made to gva the returning soldiers
who among those who foagAt At the Arst Bull
batlea good reception The general order will indisats
the route 0f march TO be taken on their arrival
Year: 1862


and her OacR interests She must not al
lo,c the arts and fnesse of Nesc England
to despoil her Of her richest commerce
and trade, and 10 render her labor srhok
ly subsercieft to an eastern, sectional,
and selfish policg-EastcrR last OF po,c-
commerce and gain Let every reader
mark the language. '7ai


j know the potent appeal that has been
made to our prejudice, upon the charge
that slave labor is in competition with the
free labor of the North; but know al
SO that it is not founded in fact The
cultivation of rice, sugar, cotton, tobac-
CO, and hemp is not in competition with
our labor, but in aid and support of it
With the gold which the Southerner re-
ceives for the sale of his crops, he pur-
chases our products, and thus secures to
our labor its high rewards. But if we
disturb the institutions, as our fathers
approved them-if we free the negroes
of the South, what are the consequences
to us? Large numbers of the negroes
would seek the North, expecting to meet
peculiar sympathy, and one or two re-
suits would follow; either they would not
work, and thus be supported out of the
earnings of our labor; or they
would come directly in competition
with our labor; and being of an
inferior class, and not competent - do
as much work, nor do it as we'll as the
white man, our labor would be degraded
and cheapened; and the white man
would be driven to seek employment in
competition with the negro and to accept
as the reward of his labor the standard
of prices which that competition would
FIX
Year: 1862

My DEAR SIR: You were right in
doubling the declaration imputed to
me, to wit: That the Cabinet at Wash
ington had given orders for the seizure
Messrs. Mason and Slidell, even under
a neutral flag, for l was not even aware
that the Government had had that
point even under consideration. At
the time of my leaving New York it
was not known that the San Jacinto
had returned to the American seas !:
and it was generally supposed those
persons had escaped to Cuba for the
purpose of re-en1bark;ng in the Nash
vile, in pursuit of which vessel the
James Adger and other cruisers had
been dispatched. w p se.rs :


l think l can satisfy you in few
words that you have no serious occa-
sion to feel concerned about our rela-
tions with England, if, as her rulers pro-
fess, she has no disposition to encour-
age dissensions in America.


In the first place it is almost super
fuous to say to you that every instinct
of prudence as well as good neighbor-
hood prompts our Government to re-
gard no honorable sacrifice too great,
for the preservation of the friendship
of Great Britain This must be obvi-
Gus TO all the world. At no period Of
our history has her friendship been of
more Importance to our people; at no
period has our Government been in q
condition to make greater CONCESSIONS
to preserve it. The two nations are
united by interests and sympathies-
commercial, social, political and religi-
Gus, almost as the two arms to one body,
and no one is so ignorant as not to know
that what harms one must harm the
other in corresponding degree.


| am persuaded that the British Coy
Lernnaent can entertain no doubt upon
this point, but if it does, 1 feel that i
may take it upon myself to say that the
President of the United States, when
made aware of its existence, viii lose
no opportunity of dispelling it.. soei


Nor is there anything, venture to
affirm, in the seizure of these rebel EN-
issaries which ought to receive an N.
friendly construction from England
Her statesmen will not question the
legal right of an American vessel OF
war to search any commercial vessel
Justly suspected of transporting contra.
band of war that right has never been
surrendered by England I; it was even
guaranteed to her by the Treaty Of
Paris, and British guns frowning dowr
upon nearly every strait and inland ses
upon the globe, are conclusive evidence
that she regards this right as one, the
efficacy of which may be not yet en-
tirely exhausted. OF course there il
much that is irritating and vexatiou'
in the exercise of this right under tn
most favorable circumstances, and it j


to be hoped the day is not far distan


when the maritime States of the worlt


will agree in placing neutral commerc'


beyond the reach of such vexatIons
THE United States Government ha


been striving to this end for more thar
fifty years; to this end. early in tn
present century and its infancy as ma
| ton, it embarked in a war with IN.
greatest naval power in the woria' ans
It is even now a persistent suitor a
Year: 1862

tablished his home upon, it. and with
the labor Of his own hands anhdned
and cultivated it. His integrity and
his good sense won for him the respect
and esteem of his neighbors. They
selected him for magistrate, and he
was one of the frst Justices of the
peace commissioned in the region OF
the country where he settled! His
steady and thrifty industry, carried him
along with the growth and increasing
population, and was frequently elected
to the State Legislature. He was sent
to Congress, was chosen and served
two terms as Governor of the. State,
and was afterwards elected by the Leg
islature to the office of Senator in Con-
gress. o1g alaTBd = sassi5s9a Eoi aid


.s 1 made his acquaintance when he
was member of. the House of Repre-
sentatives. l served with him there
when questions Of the highest interest
agitated the public mind, and were dis
cussed and acted upon by Congress.
| knew him we'll, and admired the
noble qualities he displayed in the long
and turbulent session that commenced
in December, ls49, and adjourned late
in the year 1850, after having passed
the measures known as the compromis-
es of 1850. The uncompromising firm.
ness be manifested in the support of
his principles during that session, won
for him the esteem and confidence OF
the people of the State of Michigan.
which he possessed unimpaired to the
day Of his death. j. -" Or" s>ii'


He was modest and unpretending in
his character and manners; yet there
were few men who comprehended so
clearly and so fully the scope and effect
of public measures, or who were more
sagacious to detect and understand the
purpose or object for which they were
brought forward.


He was an honest and fearless man,
|cerefnl and deliberate in forming his
opinions and. firm in maintaining m them.
The first,inquiry he required in his own
mind to answer respecting any public
measure upon which he was called upon
to act was, is the proposition itself right
or wrong? His opinions were formed
upon the deliberate convictions of his
Judgment and his conscience, and he
could not be persuaded to do what he
believed to be wrong. No change in
position or condition made any change
in, Kinsley S. Bingham. He was. al
ways the same man devoted in his
whole heart and soul to the Republic !;
he was emphatically one Of the people.
While the men of whom he was a fair
type and noble example till the soil of
the country, the Republic will live. ,r
Year: 1862

mined to take the responsibility to offer a State
bounty Of $50 to each recruit and provide a sum
sufficient for that purpose, trusting to the next le


gislature to endorse his action The amount re-
CURED will be from two to two and half mil
Year: 1862

From ole of party of five men, who
arrived in Walla Walla two days ago, we
get the following information in relation to
a trip from the town of St Cloud, Mime
sofa, to Colville, in this Territory.


They started from St Cloud, on the 11th
of July Last, with two wooden carts and
two Indian ponies one pony to cart
starting with one hundred pounds of -four
to the man, and such other necessary arti-
cles only as they could not dispense with.
Their route was up the valley of Sauk
river, which river puts into the Missippi
on the west side above Sauk rapids. They
followed up the Sauk valley about seventy


five miles, and over a good agricultural
country Leaving the river near the head
of that stream, they struck out into the
open country and plains, keeping a north
west course. Notwithstanding there were
thousands of little lakes and ponds over
this part of their route, they had no diff
Guilty in making their way among them; +;
these reservoirs, for the most part, having
no outlets and were not connected one with
another in any way. Although their
track was necessarily zigzag and tortuous,
over that part of the country, they were
abundantly remunerated for the inconven-
ience by the countless myriads of water


fowl that were everywhere visible, and
which furnished them with liberal sup
Div of choice meats without their having to
take the more usual precaution of NOV
ing around after them-the fowl being so
tame that it required no caution to shoot
them whenever they wished. This coun-
try of lakes continued for a distance of over
two hundred miles. Straw berries were al
so very plentiful, especially for two day.
travel, coloring their cart wheels with a
deep red stain. But finally, the character
of the country changed from lakes, ducks
and strawberries, to high broken country
of prairie with an occasional clump of tim
Der on the highest ridges. The intervening
low grounds between the hills was of a
marshy character and covered with a heavy
coat Of alkali, and so white would the low
grounds sometimes appear from the hills,
that when the white sheet first broke
upon the view, they could scarcely dispel
the idea of snow storm, although it was
midsummer and hot and sultry. This
character Of country continued about one
hundred miles, and then gave place to an
undulatirg plain, barren and sterile, with
nothing to relieve the eye but small herds
of buffalo and antelope, which looked pow
Year: 1862

If the much talked of intervention of
France and England in American affairs
should occur on the first of January next,
or at any subsequent time, and those two
powers recognize the Southern Confed-
eracy, what policy will the people of the
north pursue? This is a question no doubt
that every true American citizen has asked
himself, and one to which such a citizen
can give but one answer, namely: The
Federal Government must be sustained
preserved, at whatever cost or sacrifice.


Such a recognition, and consequent sup
port of tie Southern Confederacy by these
powers, would inevitably bring about war
compared to which that now being waged
in our land would be but an insignificant
shadow. The idea of such an Interference
is sufficient to cause the warm blood of ev-
cry patriot in the land to curdle with indig-
nation. To see It commenced would be
but the tocsin for calling together larger
army than has trod any continent in mod
eru times, and with purpose of resent
ment which all the crowned heads of Eu-
rope combined could not overpower or sub
due.


The proud people of rerica were not
born to be the slaves of any foreign pow
er. The great north would rise up in her
might and beat the cowardly invaders back.
Tens of thousands who have no heart to en-
gage in our civil strife would prompt
ly buckle on their armor to repel foreign
foe Nor would they be without aid
Thousands of Italian patriots have offered
their services if required. There would be
additional aid from South America, and
Russia would with certainty be valuable
ally, and Turkey aud Ireland would send
their quota. With these, and our own in
vinciblc army and navy who could doubt
the result?


France and England are not blind to
these facts, and we are 10th to believe that
there will be an Intervention policy pursued
by them. They are suffering for want of
cotton, and it is hard, no doubt, for the
poor people of these nations to pay the ex-
horbitant prices which cotton fabrics COM
mand consequently there is great clamor-
ing among that class for something to be
done to alleviate their suferings But
would not war, brought on by a recogni-
tion of the Southern Confederacy,-and
war of such notwithstanding thousand
fold more suffering to the poor of England
and France, besides making much longer
road TO cotton We believe so, and think
the informed people Of these nations can
better calculate the cost of cotton than to
come after it with their combined armies.
Intervention is not reasonable, but may en-
sue if SO, wo be to France and England.
Let them beware of provoking an afflicted
people to desperation.
Year: 1862

CoMPLErED-The bridge across Mill Creek
at the head of Main street is, with the exception
of the sidewalks, completed. This improvement
adds greatly to the appearance of that portion of
the city; but the advantages to the citizens in.
general which will be gained by this work will
no doubt be much better appreciated than the
beauty of scene. The street at either end of the
bridge has been filled up with gravel, dug from
the bed of the creek. forming an embankment
which will in future prevent the oyerAows wit
messed here last fall.
Year: 1862

Subscribers to the STATESMAN who commenced with
the first number Of the paper notified that their
subscriptions viii expire the 18th of next month
Those wishing to continue their subscriptions will
please notify us by that date.
Year: 1862

"RoAD AGENTs."-It is said by those who
probably know that since the summary disposal
of the highwaymen at lewiston on Saturday
last, all persons with road agency or horse
stealing proc'ivities are leaving that place and
with this comes the unwelcome assurance that
numbers of them are finding their way to Walla
Walla and vicinity. If they don't mend their
manners with their change of residence we sugs
gest that it would be well to adopt the plan of
the people of Lewiston in correcting them
Year: 1862

WooD,-Those of our patrons who have prom
iSed to pay their subscriptions in wood will please
bring it in as soon as possible, as we wish to get
in our winters supply before the cold weather sets
in Any others who would prefer to pay their
subscriptions in wood can have the opportunity to
do sO
Year: 1862

WARREN's DIGGNGs.--Miners generally are
leaving Warrens diggings for winter quarters.
Those with whom we have conversed from that
point unite in the opinion that Warren dggings
will not be inferior to Florence as mining camp
next seasnn-
Year: 1862

FLORENCE MNEs,-From miners just down
from Florence we learn that operations in that
camp must be suspended soon. The snow has
begun to fall and the bitches to freeze over, rem
dering mining operations now exceedingly diff
cult and unpleasant. There are still about two
thousand men at and near Florence the most, of
whom will remain there during the winter.
Year: 1862

VIGILANCE CoMMITTEE.-A large num-
Der of citizens of Lewiston have organized
themselves into a Vigilance Committee,
with a city police Of twenty-five men, who
are to be kept continually on duty. The
object of the organization is to rid their
town of the desperadoes that now infest it.
Judging from their summary manner of dis
posing of the highwaymen, they will not
fail of accomplishing their object. Much
as the necessity for organizations of the
kind is to be regretted, it cannot be gainsay-
ed that they are the institutions for the
men with whom they have to deal.
Year: 1862

SHOT BY INDIANs.-A packer, whose name
we have not learned was shot by Indians at Wild
Horse Creek on Wednesday morning. The cir
cumstances as we learn them are as follows The
Indians had stolen a horse from the packer he
followed them into the brush to recover the ami
NAL, and co ming expectedly upon them they
seized him, took his revolver from him and shot
him in the hip, inficting serious flesh wound;
he escaped from their grasp and ran away, when
TIE fired the remaining five shots at him, none of
them taking effect The Indians belong to the
Umatilla reservation. We learn that Col. Stein
berger has sent detachment of troops in pur-
suit of them.
Year: 1862

LONELINESS 1t is not your costly dress
ladies, your expensive shawl, or gold-la-
den fingers. Men Of good sense look far
beyond these. 1t is your character they
study-your department. Ifyou aretri-
fling and loose in your conversation, no
matter if you are beautiful as an angel,
You have no attraction for them. Ifit is
the loveloness Of nature that attracts the
first attention, it is the moral aud mutu-
al excellence and cultivation that wins and
continues to retain the affection of the
heart. Young ladies sadly miss it who
labor TO improve their outward looks
While they bestow little or no thought on
their minds or hearts. Fools may be won
by gewgaws and fashionable dresses, but
the wise, the prudent and substantial are
never caught by such traps. Let modesty
and virtue be your dress. Use pleasant
and truthful language, study to do good ,
and though you may not be courted by
the fop, the truly great will love to linger
in your steps.
Year: 1862

The ART OF LAUGHING.-The man that
laughs is doctor without diploma
his face does more good in sick room
than a bushel of powders or a gallon of
bitter draughts. People are always glad
to see him-their hands instinctively
go half way ont to meet his grasp, while
they turn involuntarily from the clammy
touch of the dyspeptic who speaks on the
groaning key. He laughs you out OF
your faults, while you never dream OF
being offended with him, and what
pleasant world you live in, until he points
out the sunny streaks on its pathway.
Year: 1862

4 CUP of coffee is sure barometer, if
you allow the sugar to drop to the bot
tom of the cup and watch the bubbles
arise without disturbing the coffee. 1t
the bubbles collect in the middle, the
weather will be fine if they adhere to
the cup, forming ring, it will be rainy,
and if they separate without assuming
any fixed position, changeable weather
may be expected. Try 1t,
Year: 1862

The Springfield RspublicGn lcyotes an
admirable editorial to the consideration Of
the subject of donation visits to minister's.
1t inveighs severely against regarding the
gifts made at these visits in the light of
pay for services, and thus putting the min
ster in the light of a beggar, instead of
one who has fairly earned his stipend 1t
closes thus


Ministers ought to be treated like
men. The time has gone by for consider
ing them class separate and distinct from
the rest of humanity, They have the
same wants and necessities as the rest of
US, and the same means Will supply them
there is no objection, of course, to making
your minister present, as yeu would any
other friend, and the greater the value Of
such gift the better, if you can afford it.
But let him feel that it is free-wiIl cffer-
ing, a token of affection, and not that
something which may be of no pecuniary
value to him is being forced on him as a
part of his salary. This is the objectiona.
Bile feature of donation visits, as at pres
ent conducted in many places the gifts
are made to represent value which they
do not possess, and are used for the pay.
ment Of just dues for the liz uidation O.
which they are insufficient The very
thought of paying minister bis hard earn
ed wages in such manner should bring
the blush of shame to the cheek of any
man who wishes to be. thought honorable
or just. The proper name for such a pro
ceeding is cheating, and SO men would
consider 1t in reference to any one else bu
the minister. There has been a great i'm
provement in this matter of donation visit.
within the past few years, but there i,
still room for more. especially in country
parishes. If they could be abolished alto
gether, it would be a benefit to the people
in more respects than one, and the favora
BILE result on the pocket and self-respect O
the minister would be almost beyond esti
mate" a
Year: 1862

As we plod wearily along through this
busy world, with these tender bodies and
feeling hearts of ours, exposed on either
hand to disease and accidents which lay
waste the one, and sorrows which crush
the other, we, every now and then, meet
with incidents which touch the hardest
heart and leave lifelong impressions.


One such comes to our recollection at
this writing, which is worthy of public
mention. A sweet, active little girl, of
some seven or eight years, was accustomed
to carry to her father, who was laborer
in one of our depots, some part of his dai-
" meals. One evening as she was return
ing just at dusk, she dropped her pail by
the wayside to amuse herself with some
matter which had attracted her childish
attention. Thoughtless of danger, and
busy with her play, she halted on one of
the many railroad tracks that crossed her
paul, anu ~ cue uush; was HOb ulscuNCi Gu
by the engineer, who just then passed with
his engine, until it had run over and man
gled her in most shocking manner.


On the following day, we were by her
beside, with her physician. She was fee
Bile, but conscious and vigilant, and in her
debility suffered but little pain. Her left
arm was so mangled at the shoulder that
the physician took it away and passed it
from the bed under the clothing in such a
manner that she did not know that she
had lost an arm Efforts were then made
to remove the clothing from the right arm,
which was crushed and distorted SO as not
to have any resemblance of an arm feel
ing twinge of pain, sire raised her head,
and, for the first time, discovered that she
was armless. Looking an instant at her
armless sheulder-the arm gone-she turn
ed her head and saw the shapeless right
arm. and supposed that too must soon be
taken from her, she looked up anxiously
with an expression of great regret, and il
a most piteous voice. exclaimed !; "Oh.
ma! how can I carry pa bis dinner nos0 ,
We are no lacrbymose. in the main; WE
have little fellow feeling for those who are
pumping for our tears, nor do We sympa-
thize deeply with those whose fountains O
grief are so shallow that their tears ripple
ever the lids with every gust of sorrow
but we envy net the stoical soul that
could withstand such provocation unmoved
It has been our lot many times to wit
ness these scenes Of innocent suffering anc
they always awaken thoughts and inqui
ries which we can scarcely answer bu
we remember none more affecting than tn


one Just related The mangled frame 0
the innoeen. little sufferer; her calmnes
and patience the thought that it had beer