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Year: 1864

Congress has passed resolution which con
fiscates absolutely and forever, all the proper
", real and personal, OF the Southern rebels
Such n resolution ia in direct oontrAyenliOn
Of tho constitution, and therefore IL mere non.
sense The constitution recognizes no cause
for tho forfeiture OF property except treason,
and Il limits forfeiture even in that case TO
the life OF tho trAlor But the radicals, like
ThRddens stephens, an insane fanatic of tho
DShton, Mnrat and Roberspierre type, go above
and beyond the constitution Since the in
strument gives them no power to CRAFTY their
insane spirit OF hate against the South, they
claim that the rebels are outside Of ANY case
that the constitution provides for, They go
80 far rs to say that the rebels are not traitors,
but foreign enemies, aud that therefore their
property IL subject TO tho common laws ol
war, OF course this measure can have no
other effect than to embitter and render still
more desperate TINT part Of the South that
still holds out, and 10 forever preclude the
possibility that any portion Of the Southern
people can again become good citizens Of the
United StRtCs--N T. Herald .f1
Year: 1864

One John Brough, who was elected to the
exalted position of Governor OF Ohio last
year, by fraudulent votes, and who, some
three months since, signalized his bitterness
by not only abrogating his authority as
Chief Magistrate OF the State of Ohio, but
manifested great anxiety to violate the laws
in sending out of the State, at time and In
a manner that they were not wanted, near
forty thousand of the young men for an
hundred days-taking them at season that
has caused distress throughout the land
has lately issued his proclamation, warning
the people against meeting In secret organ
izations. He tells the sOvereigns of Ohio
that the Federal and State Governments are
equal to any emergency, possessing ample
strength to summarily put down all oppo-
sition. lie says the warning is not given
because opposition is feared, but his kind
regards for the people induce him to avert,
for them, sure destruction.


D. How kind he makes himself! Reflect for
a moment only, This man Brough, who
was never accused of making a sign of a
generous impulse in his life; this great de-
tormity Of adipOse matter, standing five
feet FIVE inches in circumference, talking
about his love for the people inducing him
to issue his proclamation! The idea is
ridiculous. He is only acting as willing
instrument in the hands of his masters at
Washington, to pave the way for martial
law in Ohio! Who knows any projections,
any plots for treason in the State? When
were all the people more determinedly
peaceful? No, no, danger of anything
of the kind does not exist in Ohio! The
people of the State want peace; their great,
honest though lacerated hearts, beat only
for that consummation. Their fighting is
adjourned to the ballot-box at the coming
elections-that sort of battling they will be
very extensively engaged in, as their Fal-
staffian Governor will soon enough be
aware. This is what the Administration
party most fear-a total and overwhelming
defeat by the free and proper exercise Of
the elective franchise at the ides OF Novem-
ber. la They know that nothing short of
downright usurpation and the declaration
of martial law will avert it, and they are
now seeking apologies for enacting that
role. We hope, as we believe, the people
will not give them the slightest cause for it,
Year: 1864

How sectarian and religious interests
sometimes get mixed up is illustrated In the
case of q Michigan preacher who, recently
read from his pulpit the following : Lost q


little pup With WI, white spots on his back . and
congregation who shall iind the aforesaid
pup will lisecureaIreward Of two dollars by
returning 1t to the subacriber.ii galhas
Year: 1864

We notice some of our exchanges are en- paped in discussing the candidates for the vacancy on the Supreme Bench made by the death of Judge Sanford, and if we may believe the reports that come from New Haven, the legislature is likely to have an unenviable job in settling the merits fthe contending claim ants. We propose to have very little to Say about the matter, since the less the public know of the way and means by which these appointments are. secured, the better for the traditional respect and reverence which the people t,y to entertain for the bench

 It would be ludicrous picture to draw, how ever, if it were not simply disgusting. this scramble among politicians for one of the Highest and most digni6ed offices in the gift lofthe people. No sooner does vacancy oc- cur than the political waters begin to foam and bubble with the efforts of the nimble political fish, who are constantly on the alert for office, te secure the coveted prize. Not the smallest doubt of their capacity for swallowing the lar gest office ever enters into their complacent comprehension. The office sought may be the highest and most dignifed in our courts of ,LAw, requiring themost profound legal acumen aad professional science, and the candidates may Know as little of law as they do of the Cos. pei - and yet they are more than anxious to foist themselves into position, where their want of capacity for the, place shall become as con spicuous as their want of modesty in asking for it.

 The vacancy in the Supreme Court of Errors tobe filled by the present legislature opens a rich mine for these political gudgeons. and al ready tho disgraceful scramble for the deceased Judges shoes is in full tide of progression. It is.very we'll known that the vacant position is one of the most important as it is one of the highest in the Judiciary. It's occupant should be both learned in the law, and above all the paltry political ambitious and scheminps which afiict so many of our public men. It is of the utmost importance, too, that the successor of Judge SANFORD: should be man whom the of- flee shall seek, and not whom the office shall be sought by; and it ought to be desidera- tum with the legislature, that the talents of the lawyer it elevates to our highest bench, should be so conspicuous, as not to require the bo- stering ofs retfnue of paid lobbyists, who care as little for the honor and dignity and purity of the Judiciary, as they do for the man whose axe they ground last year.

 We will not follow the political schemings further. We will hope at least, that no third : orsteurth rate lawyer may succeed in foisting himself into the responsible and important DO. sitlon of Supreme Court Judge, and that no ":rlng" will be strong enough to force the ap Po'ntment Of such an one through the legsla- ture. to the everlasting disgrace and dsparage- ment of the Supreme Court Bench of Connect icut.
Year: 1864

STATE LEaIsLArURE.-N Nothing of public interest, worth noting, has been done in the Legislature ths past week, except that the bill aneLding the Constitution so as to permit the soldiers to vote, passed the Senate by a vote of eighteen to two two-thirds of the "democrat- nparty" represented in the Senate voting against it, and the other third lodging the vote. The bill will probably pass the House this week by the necessary two thirds vote,
Year: 1864

RoBBKRY Saturday night, while a gentleman
purchasing ticket Of admission 10 tho theatre,
some adroit thief among the crowd which was stand
ing around, stole from his vest pocket superior
gold watch and chain. The buton-hole Of his vest,
to which the hook of the chain was attached, was
nicely cut in two, If 1t had been done with sharp
instrument
Year: 1864

To BE SENT NoRrH.-Upwards Of three hundred
wounded and sick Yankee prisoners will be sent
North this morning by aag-of-truee boat. Among
the number will be included Captain Ives and Lieu
tenant Gnsher, who have been selected as hostages
in exchange for Confederate prisoners North, and
CAPTAIN Sloman,
Year: 1864

SINGULAR ACCIDEyT-FLIGHT OF A Lo
coMoTlvE-Last evening as the Cincin-
natl passenger train, some hours behind
tine, was coming into the city, near the
car shop of the road, in the eastern sub
tirbs; it overlook locomotive and ten.
der, the B. F. Cutting, just moving up to
60 into the round house. At the time
the engineer of the locomotive discov-
cred the coming train his engine was on
the main track He at once csncluded
that collision was inevitable, and act
ing accordingly, he and the fireman
jumped for their lives, and alightsd.in
the Snow without serious damage. The
locomotive Of the train collided with the
engine, but instead of knocking it off the
track gave it a hint to get out Of the way,
upon which It seems to have acted with
ont loss OF time, and in a few seconds it
was seen coming into the city at a slash.
ing rate. The switch tender at the in
tersection Of Virginia avenue and the
road, seeing the engine coming, seems
to have comprehended the situation. and


endeayored to change the switch so as
to turn the irresponsible monster from
the main track, and thereby prevent its
reaching the Union Depot, where i'm


mense damage and some loss of life
must have resulted from its mad career.
A few feet west Of the switch, however,
it was by some means thrown from the


track, and turning to the right went forty


or fifty yards over the frozen ground


tearing up an apple tree, and halting


finally in the yard of a little house, on


the corner of Alabama street and the


railroad, stopping over well and within


five feetsofi the building. Although the
ground was frozen hard, the wheels o
Year: 1864

SIR: have used your Pills in my general and
hospital practice ever since you made them, and
cannot hesitate to say they the best cathartic
we employ Their regulating action on the liver s
quick and decided consequently they I'D
nirablc remedy for arrangements OF that organ
Indeed, have seldom found a case of bilious dis
ease SO obstinate that it did not readily Weld IL
them. Fratcrnally yours, ALONZO BALL. NJ. d
Year: 1864

Es-A cotemporary speaks of the "pre-
vailing excitement relative to the draft"
We have seen nothing of it, and do not
believe there will be any excitement ex-
cept, perhaps, On the day Of drawing when
something like the excitement of an cleo
ton may be noticeable among those who
are anxious to draw u prize. A new draft 10
also to be ordered after the one on the
10th inst. is made. The call is imminent
and the men must be had Shortly we
will lind the campaign begun and wide gaps
in our ranks. Bounties are TO be contin.
ued until April LIST. Let the volun seers
now come forward rapidly. Men are
needed and the bounties are generous, and


vigorous campaign will end the war.
Year: 1864

THIEyING.-Petty thieving is becom-
ing so common in our city OF late that it
has got to be an intolerable nuisance, and
something must be done to abate it.
Scarcely day passes but what we hear
of some person having clothes and other
articles taken, but no clue is obtained as
to the perpetrators; but yesterday an un-
lucky soldier was detected in taking bolt
of calico from the front of Howe u Ty-
ler's Auction Store and was took himself
and confined in the Guard House. Ire
mains to be seen whether his take was a
afat one or not.
Year: 1864

sibly and feeIingly he expressed his
thoughts in regard to death.


A little girl was converted, and at
first her mother strongly opposed her,
and objected because she thought her
too young to understand what she
professed TO believe, but when she saw
what great change had been wrought
in her life and conduct, and that She
showed forth her faith by her works.
she was delighted and blessed God for
the happy changes.


Many other pleasing Incidents were
related by several Of the delegates
with remarks of deep interest and feel
ing, highly gratifying to all. But
fearing | have already trespasscd too
long upon your time and patience, !
will defer what remains to be said in
connection with this truly delightful
and interesting meeting, if agreeable.
to some future number.


Respectfully


a DELEGATE.
Year: 1864

The President has issued proclamation
approving the plan for the reconstruction Of
the seeded States adopted by Congress at
the close Of the session. The following 10
the substance of the plan referred 70:


The bill as passed provides for the appoint
ment of Provisional Governor for each rebel
State, with pay and emoluments Of Briga.
der General. Such Governor, SO soon as
the military resistance to the United States
shall have been suppressed in any such State,
and the people thereof shall have sufficiently
returned to their obedience to the Constitu-
ton and laws Of the United States, is to d.
rect the United States Marshal to enroll all
the male citizens Of the United States resi-
dent in the State, and to require of them the
oath Of allegiance. In case n majority Of the
persons enrolled shall have taken the oath,
the Provisional Governor shall, by proclama.
ton, invite the loyal people of the State to
elect delegates to Il Convention for the re-
establishment of the State Government, citi.
zeHs who are in the military service to be
allowed to vote at their headquarters for del.
egates. No person who has held Office, or
voluntarily borne arms under the rebel usur-
patton, is to be allowed to vote for delegate
or serve as delegate to the Convention
The Convention is required to declare the
submission Of the State to the Constitution
and laws Of the United Statas, and to incor.
porate in its Constitution provision dis.
franchsing all who have held offices, except
merely ministerial, or military below the
grade Of Colonel, under the usurped power.
A provision has been Incorporated prohibit.
ing involuntary servitude and guaranteeing
universal freedom, and provision forbidding
the recognition or payment Of any debt Gre
ated or sanctioned by the usurped power
The people Of the State are to vote for or
against the Constitution so framed, which, if
adopted, shall be certified to by the President,
who, after obtaining tho assent Of Congress,
shall recognize the Government so establish
ed. Senators, Representatives and Electors
may be chosen from the date of such recog,
milton, and not before. The Convention
shall be dissolved If il refuses to reestablish
the State Government upon the above con-
dtions, but another may subsequently be
called in the same manner. Until recogni.
ton by the United States, the Provisional
Government in each State ia TO see to the OK.
eeuton Of the United States laws and those
of the State before it went into rebellion, save
that those relative to slavery shall not be en-.
forced. Until recognition the Provisional
Government is to assess and levy taxes, as
they were required to be levied in the last
fiscal year before the rebellion. All persons
held to involuntary servitude in the rebel
States are declared forever free, and if re.
strained of their liberty hereafter, to be dis
charged on habeas corpus, the person con.
victed Of restraining them to be punished by
heavy fine and Imprisonment. Every per.
son hereafter holding Office, except those
merely ministerial or below the grade of Col.
onel, is declared not to be citizen of the
United States.
Year: 1864

THE CASE OF ADMIRAL WILKES.


Elsewhere will be found the sentence of the
court martial in the case Of Admiral Wilkes,
finding him guilty Of the charges against him,
and sentencing him to be reprimanded and sus-
pended from duty for three years
Year: 1864

A few weeks ago retarned soldier call
ed at the residence ola highly respectable
family in Half Noon, Saratoga comfy, n


Y, and sold his overcoat. The garment
was taken and washed The family atthe
time comprised eight members-a husband
and wife, and six grown up, chiIdren-iouI
sons and two girls. In the course OF few
days the whole family was stricken with
disease. Father and one son died, and were
buried the same day. Two sons soon after
died, and were buried at one fuueral. q The
fourth son died shortly after, and daagh-
ter. The last son was buried last week.
The mother and surviving daughter have
been low with the same disease The dis,
ease was fever, and is is believed to be yell
low fever by some. - ,---
Year: 1864

Who have injured themselves by certain practice IN.
duged in when alone, habit frequently learned from
evil companions at school, the effects OF which are
nightly felt, even when asleep and if not cured ron
ders marriage impossible and destroys both mind and
body should apply Immediately


What pity that young man, the hope OF ais coun-
try the darling parents should be snatched rom
all prospects and enjoyments OF e by the
certain secret habit such parsons MUST before con-
Year: 1864

reflect that sound mind and body the most neces-
sary requisites TO promote connubal happiness. In
deed without these the journey through Life becomes
weary pilgrimage; the prospect hourly darkens 70 the
y.iau the mInd becomes shadowed with despair and


led with the melancholy reflection that the happiness
q hlinhtad with
Year: 1864

The magnitude and success of the oper.
ations of the Sanitary Commission of this
State, and the steadily growing necessity
for their continuance, have determined the
authorities to apply, if possible. some OF
the interest always felt in the State Fair,
to enlarge the Society's means and If pos
sibly enable it to do all the good so urgent
ly demanded of it. 1t has, therefore,
been decided that Fair and Bazaar for
the benefit of the Sanitary Commission
shall be held on the Fair Ground and in
connection with the State Fair, beginning
on the 81 of October, and continuing
dnring the term of the general exhibition.
The undersigned having been appointed
Superintendent Of it, takes this mode of
appealing to the people of Indiana to give
their best help to it. that it may rebound
no less to their credit than to the comfort
and health of their sons and brothers in
the army.


1t wonld be superfuous to enlarge on
the invaluable services of the Society; on
the thousands of sick and wounded. needy
and helpless soldiers it has cared for and
saved from neglected death, for glorious
service in the army for happy return
home; on the health it has infused into
enfeebled ranks, and preserved by timely
help of food and clothing; or its universal
ministry Of good. in camp and battle,
march and hospital. The country knows
all this by heart. These benefits have
been limited, but too often limited by the
want Of means to extend them. Will not
the people of Indiana see to it that this
opportunity to relieve so grave want
shall not pass unused? They can not be
willing.to acquicsce in an inferiority Of
liberality where other States have done so
nobly. and where the reputation they have
made as soldiers. is Sd high and endearing.
They have given of their blood layishly,
and they cannot hesitate to be as lavish of
their goods which must go so far towards
saving blood and life. Let not New York,
Philadelphia St. Lonis, Chicago and Gin.
cinaati with their contributions of hnn-
dreds yofthousands of dollars, boast that
Indiana is more indifferent to her soldiers
than they. The time for increased effort
Year: 1864

offer that resolution. AMI ask the Secre
tary to read it to the Convention.


ResOlped, That the several States com
posing the United States of America
combined, not for the purpose of unlimited
submission to the General Government
but that by compact under the style ant
title of the Constitution of the United
States. and amendments thereto, they con
stituted the General Government for spe
cial purposes. and delegated to that Gov
ernment certain definite powers, reservine
to each State its right to regulate its owl
internal government, and that whenevel
the General Government assumed any
powers not delegated by the States. it
acts are without authority and void, and o
no force to bind the State as State; thai
the State has the exclusive power to dele
gate TO the General Government the power
to negotiate and deal with a foreign power
and that in all other cases the contract
between The parties, (having no common
judge) each party has a right to judge TO,
itself. Applause
Year: 1864

If the price of printing paper. labor and
living continue at present rates we shall
be compelled to advance the price of our
subscription to So per annum in advance,
at the commencement of the next volume.
In the meantime those who fail to pay in
advance &ill be charged $3.50. This may
appear high to some, but it is not in pro-
portion to the advance on every thing else
Year: 1864

Tomorrow evening there will be meeting
held in the City Hall in relation TO the purchase
Of a lot on the Brandywine-the fret cost of
which We are told is to be $l4, ,OOO--for the pur-
pose Of public Park. II the people do not
want TO bo saddled with enormous and unbeara
BILE local taxes they will promptly attend tho
meeting and vote down the project. Tue present
is no timO to expeud the public money unneces
sarly, and the sooner this fact is known and
acted upon, the better it will be for all classes Of
the community. Congress is now about to i'm
pose an additional special tax of at least five per
cent on oil incomes over 5000, TO help raise
money 10 pay bounties, which in addition to the
already onerous national aud local taxes should
induce us to pause before We attempt to add TO
the financial burdens of the people any uuueces-
sary weight, as the purchase of Park would
force upon them. Park is very good
thing, but should not be purchased at the ex.
pense of the toll and sweat Of the poor aud
needy. We should help the industrious poor, not
oppress them. Fourteen thousand dollars spent
In bounties would be much more acceptable
movement just now and would feed mnny
hungry mouths. We ought to be generous aud
public spirited, but our acts should have prac


tical economy about thcm, instead Of luxurious
extravagance in these trying times.
Year: 1864

THE experiment of using females in the
Treasury Department Of clerks, has proved
so much of a success that Gen. Spinner has
notified Secretary Chase that he can use
them instead of first and second class clerks.
Year: 1864

An aged gentleman. who well knew the
Rev. Robert Hall, thus describes his
preaching: {" His sermons were too asids.
He never pinehed the conscience as his father
did"


This vids preaching is not entirely out
of fashion yet, especially with those who
aim at popularity with worldly men,
There are many eloquent discourses
which "play around the head, but come
not near the heart" Under such preach
ing, mems consciences feel perfectly easy.
Tney are willing to hear the dignity of hu-
man nature, the wisdom Of God in adapt
ing the material universe 10 the wants of
man, the tendency of the human mind
toward the infinite, &c. But when the
sinfulnsss of the heart is touched upon,
when its ingratitude is brought to view in
contrast with the wisdom and mercy of
God, when the minister reasons of right
eousness, temperance, and a judgment to
come, then they feel that conscience IL
pinehsd, and too many are ready to say,
60 thy way for this time J.