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Year: 1864

After suppression of two years, caused by its
arbitrary exclusion from the mails during which
time the publishers have issued another paper
(The Caucasian.) The New York Weekly Dav-
BOOK again makes its appearance, in its old form
as double sheet. with iorty eight columns of
reading matter In all respects, whether for
Markets. News. Literary or Agricultural infor-
maton it intends not 40 bc inferior TO any similar
journal. AS to its political department. it claims
to grapple boldly with the real question before
the American People. and to present the only
philosophy of it which can resist the sweeping
march oil Abolitonism.


To all who believe the Day Book will be insiru-
mental in pulling the scales from the eyes of any
now blinded by its false teachings. and thus aid
i'll resi- storing fraternity and Re. Union, we appeal
for aid in extending its circulation. The cnlarg-
ed sheet nearly doubles expenses. The price
Is AS low as can possibly be afforded. Shall we
not therefore, next year. have $4,000 or 100 600
subscribers, instead of 10000? We ask each
friend OF true liberty to do what his conscience
tells him he ought to do. and the result will we
are sure, be satisfactory to us Having for seve-
raj years published the only Democratic daily
paper III New York that supported itself indie
pendent OF all party factions, and being thus in
dependent still. and meaning to remain so. we
believe The Day-EoOk will commend itself to the
confidence and support of the people as faithful
and impartial TO all interests, and as a true ey-
ponent OF all the great issues now pressing upon
the People Tor decision. The country stands in
pressing want of such Journal, AID those flmi-
liar with the principles We have always sustained
Will need no assurance that The Day-B will
in the future. as in the past never swerve. either
through fear or favor, from defense OF the rights
OF the People, and steady and relentless oppo.
sition to every form OF tyranny. and more especi-
ally to that peculiar phase OF it which under the
pretcnsc OF comforting an Impossible freedom on
negroes. seeks TO rivit the chains of real slavery
upon white men.


Owing to the great advance in all the material,
used in printing we are compelled to slightly in
crease our rates. We believe our subscribers
prefer good paper. perfect in all its departments
and Will chceriully meet the sl ght advance which
tbs unusual expansion OF the currency neces-
states.
Year: 1864

The Democratic State Convention passed the
following resolutions unanimously. and they stand
rs The creed OF the United Democracy OF Cali
formal


Reserved. That the Democracy of the State Of
California are in favor OF an unalterable adler
ence to the Constitution OF the United States,
with all its guarantees of civil liberty unim-
paired.


Resolved, That we are in favor of the rcstora-
ton and preservation OF the whole American
Union; that We recognize to the fullest extent
the right and duty OF the Government to resist
by every Constitutional mode rebellion or insur-
rection against its Lawful supremacy; but we re-
cognize that ght solely for the purpose OF restor


ing lis constitutional authority, and for no other
purpose whatsoever.


PesoIped. That it is the duty of the State Of
California us member OF the Union. TO yeli
obedience to all constitutional acts OF Congress
ana the Federal Executive. and that any lndivi-
dual, OF any party. who shall endeavor TO incite
insurrcction or rebellion within her borders, or
disafection and discord among her people, is
traitor to her best interests


Res0ired. That the aim and object Of the Demo
cratic party is to preserve the Federal Union and
the rights of the several States unimpaired; and
they hereby declare that they do not consider the
administrative usurpation OF extraordinary and
dangerous powers not granted by the Constilu-
tion-the subvcrson of the civil by the military
law in States not in nsurrcction or rebellion
the arbitrary military arrest. Imprisonment. trial
and sentence of American citizens in such States
where civil law exists in full rcign--thc suppress
sion OF freedom Of speech and Of the press the
open and avowed disregard of State rights the
,E,natical attempt to place the negro on a social
and political equality with the white race and
the employment of unusual test oaths-as calcu.
lated to preserve restore union OF the several
States or perpetuate government "derving its
Just powers from the consent of the governed"


Resolved. That we are apposed to all secret
political organizations and societies, rs danger
Gus to the liberties Of the people and destructive
to our republican form of Government


Resoiped That claim and demand rs innl-
icnable rights. freedom Of thought, freedom of
speech, and Of the press and further declare that
government agents should at all times be held to
strict accountability to TIE people, and that all
errors of such agents should be liable to full and
free discussion for the purpose OF correction by
the balot-boy.


Resolved. That wG dcnounce and unqualifcdly
condemn the Emanc patton Proclamation of the
President of the United States as tending il to
protract indefinitely civil war, incite servile in
surrection. aud inevitably close the door forever
to a restoration Of the union of these States.


Resoiced That we disapprove of all Congress
sional laws tending to substitute n paper curren-
cy in California in place of our own metallic cir
cuaing medium.


Resoired That the spirit and meaning of the
Democratic Platform OF this State are compro-
missed in the words. The Constitution as it is
and the Union as it was"
Year: 1864

Specimen copies will be sent. free of postage.
upon application, and all persons in whose hands
they may fall, are requested to use their efforts
in extending the circulation Of the paper. Per
feel Interested in the cause. could do us u valua-
bic service by sending us the names of two or
three active Democrats at each post office in their
respective counties.
Year: 1864

WE have considerably enlarged TIE DAILY OHro
.STArEsMAN, and now print II on plain and hand
some new type, and clear white paper.


In Politics, TIE OHIO STATEsMAN is.in War as In
Peace for the Country for the Constitution. and for
Union of equal States, with equal privileges, and
with equal and exact justice TO all its citizens. we
are for the Old Flag with not Star or Stripe erased
and the Old Union as far it is possible to restore IT,
and for the existing Constitution, in its spirit letter
and purpose.


Upon the coming events Of the year. rest the hopes
Of tie People and Government We are in the midst
Of bloody and protracted civil war. Its duration
and close depend upon wiser, ruer and more patri-
otto Policy than have seen during the present Ad
ministration. We it to the memory Of our Faith
ers and to the hopes Of Children TO the future Of
our Country and to the best interests Of mankind to
change Policy which is drifting US farther and far
ther from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires.


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


We epubsh paper in which We seek to give the
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports, our Markets. our
Political and General News carefully freed from
the sensational character. and we seek to make THH
STATESMAN Trustworthy in every particular.


For News, for Instruction, for Good Morals, FOL
Sound Political Sentiments, for Steady Defense o.
American Institutions. Take, Read and help to Cir
culate, THE ONO STATESMAN.


THE WEEKLY OHIO STATEsMAN is one Of thu
largest cheapest, and best printed Papers in thu
West. Each number contains complete resume o
all the Military and Political news of the week. thu
latest telegraphic and market reports CAREFUL!
prepared collection of literary reading for the hom
and family; and an abundance of paragraphs upoI
every topic of interest or Importance. The wid
circulation already obtained by this paper is an evi
dence of its popularity and Of its being adapted Il
the wants Of the people.
Year: 1864

In order to extend the circulation of our Mammoth
Weekly Edition Of The OHIO STATESMAN, and to
enable our friends to get up Clubs for tho Presi-
Dental Campaign. upon the most favorable TERMS
we have decided FURNISH it to Subscribers, from the
7th of July to the middle Of November-embracing
the whole Of the exciting and important Political
Campaign, and including the Presidential Election
Returns-at the following Low AND GREATLY RE-
DUCED RATES: ~
Year: 1864

The Sacramento Union gives this
account Of a recent adventure with
Bruin:


"E. Harkness, Jr., and Frank Simms
while on short hunting excursin near
their hay ranch, fourteen miles vast OF
Lake Tahoe, on June 30th, came in
contact with large grizzly bear. He
was first seen by Hardness, and was
about forty yards distant. This prox-
unity to so large beast was little
startling, and prevented the hunter
shooting with his usual accuracy. He
had few days before put ball
through the heart of bear at the
distance of one hundred and fifty
yards; but this time the ball struck a
little above the heart and only enraged
the animal instead of killing him. The
brute in his agony made rapid time
toward his assailant, who stood his
ground, considering what was best to
be done under the peculiar and un-
pleasant circumstances. When with
in striking distance the bear reared
upon his feet and seemed to offer a
fair stand-up fisticuf, in accordance
with tho rules of the ring. This
chivalrous challenge was met by the
hunter, thrusting the barrel of his
rifle foot or more down the bears
throat. While Bruin was in the act
of resenting this insult by smashing
the stock of the rifle and marking the
barrel with his teeth, the hunter after
little reflection thought it prudent to
retreat. At this critical juncturo
Simms, an old and firm nerved hunter
who was about seventy-fve yards dis
tant lodged another ball in the body
of the beast, who Immediately turned
and made plunge toward the report
of his rifle. Simms lodged behind O
tree and the bear went forward, evi-
IDENTIFY without seeing him. Although
mortally wounded the animal escaped
down the mountain through the thick
underwood and granite boulders.
Year: 1864

An Educated Housekeeper's View.


''What are you studying ?" asked a
young man of friend who was TAX
ing her last years schooling at the
academy. "The common branches,
philosophy, chemisty, rhetoric and ma
tural philosophy" was the reply
"What on earth will you do with SO
much learning in farmer G-'s
kitchen, exclaimed he, naming a
worthy man to whom she wasbethroth-
ed. "I'm afraid that you'll find your
self SO well fitted for some other
sphere, that your education will be a
discomfort rather than q source OF
happiness" The answer given to this
proved that the young lady possessed
an educated mind as well as book
learning She said, 'How little you
know about housekeeping. You talk
as though it was like turning grind
stone or walking on treadmill, need
ing only plenty of muscle, and the
less brains to make one easy, the bet
ter. Why, my mistaken young friend,
there's moresDpm for science and
thought and ill in managing a
houshold properly, than you'll ever
find in your dry goods store, with a
bank and grist mill thrown in. 1t
requires philosophy to properly build
fire, wash clothes, sweep room,
yentillate an apartment, regulate a
clock, and hundred other matters
you never dreamed of. Cooking is
tho everyday application of chemis-
try. A woman can heat and mix up
provisions without knowing anything
about it but art; but she can make
better bread, broil or boil more nicely,
put this and that together in her pud-
dings, pies, and cakes, with great sue
cess, if she knew the why as well as
the how. Then, what is poor, brok-
en- down wife good forp Philosophy
teaches us how to keep health in the
family; and then when we have fin
ished the days work, having applied
science all the way through, we shall
want to look over the papers and
books which tell us what the rest OF
the world is thinking about; and then
don't you SEQ how nicely some little
knowledge of bellies letters and the law
of mind will come in? A high


r sphere, indeed If those who are
so anxious to fill a large place would
only take pains to make the place they
are now in what it might be, depend
upon it, there would be more comfort
and less complaints, both from them
selvesand those depending upon them.
/ intend to elevate my work to my own
level"
Year: 1864




We stated day or two since, as a
warning to our Democrats, our belief
that LINCOLN & Co, would proroke oUt-
breaks among tho people, that they
might be used as pretexts for employ
ing military power, to intimidate vot-
ers, and hereby secure the election of
the Baltimore nominees. We find in
the last dispatch of the Washington
correspondent of the New York Herald
the following:


"a prominent gentleman from your
State, conversing this morning with a
parsonage of very exalted official sta
ton, expressed his apprehensions that
any attempt to enforce the draft in
New York City would be followed by
a riot of the most formidable and
destructive character-a riot to which
that of July, 1868, would be mere
child's play. IHa! hap responded the
official, rubbing his lean hands togeth-
and smiling as if the idea pleased him,
let them only try it sir, and see how
the plan will work. Why, sir, riot
that would lay New York City in ash
es would elect the Republican ticket
so easy that no other party would
know it had candidate running
What can this meanp is an anti
draft riot to be provoked for New
York, for the sole purpose of continu-
ing in Office the present incapable
Chief Magistrate ? We do not credit
that any plan so diabolical can be in
contemplation"


The Administration will, in our
opinion, stop at no act, however dia-
bolical, to carry the November cleo
ton. The people, therefore, that hope,
by the old American mode of redress
ing grievances, viz: through the bal
lot boxes, to produce a change in the
Administration, should be on their
guard against being provoked into an
outbreak, by anything Lincoln g. Co.
may do previous to the election. The
only salvation of the country is in a
change of rulers; and the chance now
afforded of making that change in a
legal way, should not be imperiled by
violent action on the part of the people.
You have suffered so long, suffer a
little while longer. BE patient, endur-
ing, for better day will soon dawn.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Year: 1864

Fax AND FsEIoHr. 1t appears
from the following decision Of the
Commissioner Of internal Revenue,
that vessel owners cannot charge on
their freight bills the p per cent tax,
although they can collect on fare Of
passengers


''The owners or agents of vessels or
canal boats do not appear under sec
ton 103 authorized to charge in their
freight bills the q per cent. tax in ad-
dition TO the amount agreed upon for
freight. The word STARE" in the act
cannot properly be construed to in
include freight. The same equity
which induced the enactment in the
provision as to fare, would seem to ap-
ply equally to freight, and it may have
been by accident that the proviso in
favor of the transporter was not made
to include both objects. But they
cannot undertake to supply by con-
struction omissions in an act of Con-
gress. Fare is an entirely different
subject from freight, and cannot be
interpreted by any reasonable latitude
of construction to include it.
Year: 1864

Nor So.-There is a prevailing i'm
preston that the President and Vice
President cannot both be taken from


the same State. This is an error. II
appears by the constitution that the
only State that can not vote for it is
the one where both reside. All the
other States can vote and elect. 1t
would be perfectly legal, for instance,
to elect Fillmore President, and Coch-
rane Vice President, although both
live in New York. = Cincinnati Enquirer.
Year: 1864

The Natchez, (Miss.) Courier OF the
Doth ult., relates queer case Of in
sanity at the Variola hospital, near
that city. A soldier had been for q
long time sick with the small pox, but
had nearly recovered when he was
confined again with the erysipelas.--
A fit Of insanity came over the man,
and while thus suffering he throw him.
self into newly dug grave in the hos
pital burial ground, which contained
foot and half of water. Some
time after he was discovered by a
passer-by and taken out nearly dead.
He was properly cared for and soon
recovered, not only from the effects of
his immersion, but also from his long
and tedious sickness. The reaction
produced by his attempt at suicide
proved his salvation.
Year: 1864

MUsT MEET THE QUESTIONS IN THE
END.-Just after taking the oath Of
Office and becoming President, Lin
coin said to the people of the country;
"Suppnse you go to war, you cannot
eight always; and when, after much
Gloss on both sides, and no gain on
'either, you cease fighting, the inden-
''tical question as to terms of inter
'course are upon YOU" What pity
Lincoln did not read his own Inaug-
ural before he sent his Private Secre-
tary to tell the rebels that the slavery
question is settled.
Year: 1864

The Layfayette Qndiana) Courier
speaks of Ex-President Buchanan as
"a white livered bastard" We
think this elegant phraze more justly
applies to the President who entered
Washington City in tho disguise of a
Scotch plaid cloak, and who left his
wife and family to come on o railroad
train that he understood was to be
thrown off the track.
Year: 1864

Not only does death boautify our
lifeless forms, but the thought of it
gives a more beautiful expression even
in life, as q rosemary is both placed as
a chaplet on the brows Of the dead,
and gives life to the fainting by its
vivifying essence.
Year: 1864

On Wednesday, according to the
State journal, a robust man, dressed
in bntternut'colored clothes, present
ed himself Mt Governor Brough's Of.
fee, and Informed that official that he
was Il dessrter OF long standing, but
low desired TO return to his regiment
and perform his duty as a soldier -
The man rep, esented that he had
been induced to desert by men be.
longing to the Democratic party here
in Ohio, who told him that the war
was for the sole benefit of the negro,
&c. His story was told in snch .
straight forward, plausible mahner,
that the Governor determined to pro
cure him q pardon, If possible Tie
accordingly telegraphed the Presi.
dent for that purpose, who promptly
granted his request; and the man WAS
sent to his regiment.
Year: 1864

have rich neighbor who is always so
busy that he has no leisure to laugh; the
whole business of his life is to get money,
more money, that he may still get more
and more money. He is still drudging
oil, saying what Solomon says: The dill
gent hand maketh rich" And it is true,
indeed; but he considers not that it is not
in the power of riches to make man
happy; forit was wisely said by man of
great observation, THAT there be as
many miseries beyond riches as on this
side of them" And yet heaven deliver
us from pinching poverty, and grant that
having a competency, we may be content
and thankful. Let US not repine, or so
much as think the gifts of God are une-
qually dealt, if we see another abound
with riches, when, as God knows, the
cares that are the keys that keep those
riches hang often so heavily at the rich
mans girdle that they clog him with
weary days and restless nights, even when
Others sleep quietly. We see but the
outside of the rich mans happiness; few


consider him to be like the silk-worm,
that when she seems to play, Is at the
same time spinning ont her own bowels,
and consuming herself. And this many
rich men do, loading themselves with
corroding cares to keep what they have
already got. Let US therefore, be thank
full for health and competence and above
all, for quiet conscience.
Year: 1864

1t affords US pleasure to announce that
the rew Commandant ofthis post, Colon
ell John Ferguson, enters upon the dis
charge of his official duties in an accept
able manner. These duties have greatly
increased since the establishment of our
town as a point of rendezvous for troops,
yet but few persons think of their odorous
character Our citizens see soldiers-sol-
diers-soldiers; admire their quietness;
praise their gentlemanly department;
hear of their being organized into regi-
ments by consolidation; with delight dai-
ly flock TO witness dress parades, while
but few think that this host of men are
under Post supervision. The Command
ant is unassuming. gentlemanly in de-
pertinent, and soldierly in bearing. Hav-
ing seen service, and having correct idea
of Office, he dignifes the position, dispos-
ing of the varied and perplexing business
of the post acceptably, without ostenta-
ton or display.


We congratulate him in his selection OF
a Post Adiutant in the person of Geo. w.
Messer He is valuable auxiliary, quail
fled to perform whatever he undertakes,
affable and soldierly of whom it may be
said, that he has not mistaken his calling
His shoulder is a perch. and if we had it
at our disposal an Eagle should roost up
on it.-GalEpoLis Dispatch.
Year: 1864

did nobly. The rebels had the advantage
in every respect, but were defeated on q
ground of their own choosing, and we
Justly felt proud of the days work. 1t is
called the battle of Cloyed Mountain" !"


We have no means of learning the rebel
loss, but it was heavy as the prisoners we
captured admitted. Nearly sll Of their
wounded were got off the field as they
retreated. re-. h-


The scene of action was in fine farm
ing country, extending from the base OF
the mountain to the Depot, distance OF
seven or eight miles.


Early the next morning. our forces
moved out TO attack the rebels again, who
we're supposed to be near the New river
bridge.


1t was great object for them to hold
this bridge, for its destruction would cut
off railroad communication with the
Southwest, aud consequently prevent
supplies from being sent to Lees army
from the chief source.


We advanced about seven miles when
the rebels opened FIRE with artillery. Oar
forces were got into Position-sheltered
from tl,a artillery fire as much IS possible
and our batteries ran up the front. 4
spirited shelling was kept up on both
sides for short time. when at length
one regiment Of infantry charged upon
the rebel works They retreated in haste
across the river, and in few minutes the
bridge was in flames, and was in short
time entirely consumed.


As the last timber fell into the river and
Aoated of, there arose a shout Of exulta-
tion such as l never heard before.
The great object of our expedition was
accomplished. and we finally saw the de
struction of the point that we had often
and vainly attempted to reach Tor more
than two years. We slowly retraced Our
steps from the river bank back to the
turnpike and proceeded to Peppers Fer
ry, which we crossed and encamped on
the north bank of Red river. Up to this
time we had been pretty well supplied
with provisions, but now we had 10 de
pend upon the uncertain chances of get
ting supplies in the country through
which we passed. As long as the excite
ment of the prospect of a battle was kept
up, and till after the fight. we kept our
strength, but as soon as all was over many
of us began to feel worn out with fatigue.
We had marched up TO the time we cross
cu Tue river lOF lWelNe cOHScCubAbc us.| -
averaging seventeen miles each day.


On the 1lth we marched to Blacksburg.
in Montgomery county, passing through
a rich farming country. There was great
amount of cultivated land, mostly cropped
with wheat. t-


At Blacksburg parties were sent out to
forage for supplies. A Acorporal and three
men belonging TO the 23d went out just
before evening and have not been heard
from since. They were probably taken
by the rebels, who were known to be
prowling about in order to cut off and
capture stragglers.


We left Blacksburg on the 18th and ar
rived here on theI9th, marching about
fifteen miles each day. and passed through
Monroe county into Greenbrier county,
where we are in camp at present. We
have few days of rest to recruit ouI
strength. .- =l5,- a


A great number of slaves followed US
out from the country through which we
passed, and have gone rejoicing on then
way to the land of freedom. salts