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Year: 1862

From the Congressional proceedings of Monday1
Mr.. Richardson, Of Illinois, proceeded
to review the message, observing that il
was remarkable for what it says, and still
more remarkable for what il omts The
one half Of the twenty-one pages is devoted
to the negro. There was no page, no
sentence, no line as TO the bravery and
good conduct of those in the field fighting
to maintain the flag and the Constitution
of the Union. No sorrow was expressed
for the lamented dcad-no mention made
Of the manned and wounded-no sym.
pathy was expressed for the widows and
the suffering orphans made in the progress
OF this war, which could have been avoid
ed by honorable compromise il the Presi-
dent and his friends had desired to avoid
civil war.


The sum and substances Of this message
was to tax the white man mortgage him
and his posterity forever, to free feed,
clothe, and colonzo the negro. When our
people, anxious for the restoration of the
Union and tho return of peace, look to the
message to sec what information they
could get on that subject, they could draw
only by inference that the war would end
in thirty seven years, provided all the
Presidents were adopted by Congress and
the people But, then, the President gave
the consolation that most of US would be
dead by that time. Every proposed
change of the Constitution was for the
negro. No proposition was made to change
the Constitution for the benefit of the white
or to perpetuate the Union of these States
by preserving the Constitution of the
country. The people will, in due time,
compromise for the benefit of white men,
and not for the negroes. He had hoped
that the President would so conduct him.
self that he might accord to him his support
but he had hoped against hope, The
President had violated the pledges he mado
in his inaugural address, by his proclamae
ton OF the 22d of September.
Year: 1862

that Star Chamber process aud Secretary s
warrants are dangerous instruments TO
! play with, and that, among us, the true,
staunch supporters of the government.
who would crush treason with the iron
heel, but who know the law, are compelled
to hang their heads in silent at the men
ton of cases which have occurred in our
midst.


Spies are hardly cautioned when they
are where they can do infinite harm but
powerful hand and an oppressive one is
| laid on person here, who is not in po-
sition for doing mischief, if he would, and
who is supposed to have no friends.


In this respect, thank God, there has
been mistake. 1t is true that he is a
young man, of not much means OF infu-
encc it is also true that he has young
wife (married not long siuce) and for
no assigned cause, and for no assignable
cause that those in power dare to give
breath to, he is taken away from home,
without giving to his wife an instant's in
terview or a chance to see him. Is this
country the France Of century ago?
The young man is the grandson of that
Uriah Tracy who lived and died a Scna-
tor of the United States from Connecticut,
who was the first man buried in the Con-
grossonal bun ying ground at Washington,
and whose ashes are insulted by this afro.
cious invasion Of the liberties of the people
in the person Of his doscendent


/ am not speaking merely my own opin.
ion Of such arrcsts. | know the opinions
aud the feelings Of many Of my brethren
of the bench. Aud if the government is
really desirous Of so proceeding as to make
it our duty to make public our opinions,
they will be heard, not merely in tho writ
Of habeas corpus, but in open declaration
to the world.


Had | been few hours earlier made
aware Of this case, should not have
troubled you with 4 word but | would
have seen that the process Of the Supreme
| Court Of this State was 50 executed as to
protect its citizens accused of such offences
from any arrest, other than one under the
appropriate process Of the courts.


beg again to assure you in all sinccri-
ty, that this kind Of proceeding has gone
to far already, and that, while to the last
of our men and our means we are ready
and determined to sustain the law, and the
government in enforcing the law over this
whole land rs one country, we are also
determined to be judged by the law, and
not by any Secretary or any one who is
not commissioned for that purpose. We
know and acknowledge the rules Of war
where the necessity Of the case requires the
existence Of martial law. But we know
also, the common law Of liberty, and The
broad, great charter of the constitution.
write warmly, zcalously, because
cannot bear to think of our cherished gov
ernmcnt's taking any course to igjure
ITSELF at time, too, when our only hope
Of escaping the e.crnol disgrace and hu
initiation Of letting the cause of human
liberty perish in our hands is to sustain
this government Of this Union, and to have
it q government worth sustaining. Will
great respect, yours. &C..


GEORGE GOULD.
Year: 1862

At its last session, the legislature of
this Territory provided for the holding of
terms of the district court in the counties
of Idahoe, Shoshone and Spokane, at their
county seats. Courts are unquestionably
necessary to the good order and well being
of settled communities but we question
whether the establishment of courts at this


time in these frontier and unsettled coun-
ties is not a premature prcceed ding on the
part of the legislature, from the fact that
it necessarily involves great expense upon
a few tax-paying individuals, while the OBJ
jects sought in the organization of courts
can hardly be realized. There will of
course be but little taxable property in
these counties for some time to come, from
the fact trat the great majority the of resi-
dents there will be miners, holding no
property subject 10 taxation. The traders,
then-a small portion of the population =
must bear the burden of the tax Then,
the machinery of courts operate too slowly
for the excitable and migratory tendencies
of miners. If a man commit crime, he
will make it convenient to be absent from
the sitting of the court, since there are in
these counties no jails or means of confne-
ment. Should man be convicted of a
penitentiary offense. not only is his trans
porIation to the penitentiary expensive to
the county from which he is sent, but it is
attended with abundant means of e-cape,
and in civil business the tardy results OF
courts will be but little more satisfactory.
Year: 1862

We have dates from Colyie to the 1st inst.
The citizens of Colyille valley, feeling themselves
as they justly have been, slighted by the Govern
ment in the discontinuance of the mail TO that
Tlace, recently drew up petition addressed to
JEFF. Davis, praying him to establish a mail line
from the Southern Confederacy, through the
Rocky mountains, to Colvile. The petition was
signed by every resident in the valley h1t two
who said they Thought joke was joke but
they would be id if they would sign petition
addressed to JEFF. Davis if they never got mail,
and spoiled the joke BY their refusal" The petit
TONERS concluded the joke was spoiled, and did
not forward it to the rebel dignitary. While we
don't blame them for casting about for some
redress for their grievances say, hurrah for the
two who wouldn't sign


A pack tran loaded with flour, left Colville
some two weeks ago for Salmon river, uia Lewis
ton. A batteau, aaded with the same article
left also about the same time, intending to ascend
Snake river, as far as the mouth ofSalmon Mat
tiers at Covilc are dull, and mos. of the citizens
of that valley talk of going to Salmon river.
Year: 1862

sOrghum,-Mr, Hedges sirup Manufao-
tory and Refinery, at the Factory of Bomber
ger q Wight, near the Madriver Bridge, is in
full blast, and the best quality of Sirups is
made there daily The sirup produced by
Mr. Hedges at the Refinery is an hundred per
cent better than the dauby, insipid mux offer
ed in Market. We only ask trial of this
Sirup, That viii be its best recommendation.
Year: 1862

E-The war upon this paper by which the
news is kept back, whether it is done by cut
ting the telegraph wires or in other modes
equally creditable to the enterprise of compe-
ting Journals, is much greater outrage and in
jury to the people Of Iowa than to us. Our in
terest is small compared to that of the people
at large who have sons and brothers in Iowa
Regiments and who are awaiting news with
breathless anxiety.
Year: 1862

q We have five or six correspondents in
the eleven lows Regiments at Pittsburgh. A.
we have had no letter from either Of them since
'ne battle the presumption is that they are all
either killed, wounded or missing It will be
seen that our loss is greater than either the
Philadelphia Inquirer or the Chicago Times as
those papers lost each but one correspondent.
Year: 1862

|" The wet weather is keeping back farm
labor. Very little wheat has yet been sown and
'os season 10 90 far advanced that even with fs.
vorabIe weather hereafter the breadth of land in
wheat will be much less this year than last
Late sown wheat is not as apt to do well .s
early and this circumstance may affect the yield.
The chances are against large wheat crop in
Iowa this year.
Year: 1862

NEw PAPrR.-The Eddyville Star is the name
Of a new paper just started at the thriving town
of Eddyville. The first number is well printed
and makes good appearance. Its tone is loyal
and true and We doubt not its influence will be
thrown for the right.
Year: 1862

TUESDAY MORNING.-On the bluff to the
south of the Landing stumbled upon forty
seven bodies Of the wounded who had since
died. Among them was o Lieutenant Colonel
and Major. Gen. Grant is known to have said
that our loss will amount to O,000 in wound
ed, and that of the enemy very much heavier.
Gen. Bragg is reported killed, but this is not
reliable


To day (Tuesday) strong reconnaissance
was made, and the enemy found to be distant
at least fifteen miles. An advance will doubt
less be made tomorrow. The impression is
general that the enemy is completely broken.
Year: 1862

CoxGgrss ASKED TO DRoP The NEGRo
QuEsrlox.-Mr Wright tUnion), of Indiana
presented q petition from the citizens Of Indiana
asking Congress to leave Of the agitation oi
the negro question, aud atteod TO the business
of patting down the rebellion. He said be
belieyed these were the sentiments Of the large
majority Of the people Of this State.


The people of Indiana must have strange
notions Of cur Republican Congress. They
ask it to drop tie negro and attend to busi-
ness, just as if they supposed that thing were
possible Why if you drop the degro out of a
Republican, you have dropped out Of him al
most all there was in him. Drop the negro
out of a Republican, and he wouldn't have any
inards left-he would be as gaunt as q
snipe. Talk to a Republican about dropping
the negro and attending to business-what
business, but negro business, did Republican
ever pretend to be qualified to attend to? Its
no use. A Republican is Republican, and a
negro is a negro. United they stand, divided
they fall. Without Republican to bed with,
the negro would be nobody; aud without a
negro to hug, a Republican would be nobody


Quincy (Ill) Herald
Year: 1862

The situation on the Rappallannock is
not fully to be determined from our dis
patches. Our forces are safely across, but
tue presence Of tho enemy in their in1nac-
date vicinity remains 10 be tested Our
news from The Mississippi and Tennessee
theatres Of var is full and Interesting
Nothing was done in Congress yesterday.
The intelligence from the Gulf is unusually
stirring.
Year: 1862

The report Of q late meeting Of the
Bishops Of the Methodist church South
al Atlanta says


Bishop Early moved that the Publish
ing House at Nashville be lsit, for The
present in charge of the General Boob
Agent and Publishing Committe, 10 be-
managed by them according 10 their best
judgment


Bishop EARLY is rather late in bis
motion, as Uncle Sam will attend 10 that
Year: 1862

OF what earthly use is a traitor TO the
Government? Is it not the widest alb
surdity imaginable to put ourselves to the
least trouble toprotect their rights Had
we not better teach them that they have
no rights?
Year: 1862

Gen. BANKS troops carried their rations
in a novel way lately The officers hay-
ing found a quantity Of crackers left by
the Maine regiment upon the road, they
were distributed to the men, who, taking
off their pantaloons and tying the end of
each leg with string, they filled them
with crackers, and proceeded in their
under clothing.
Year: 1862

The cxu1tation Of the pro-slavcry men
over the assumed fact that the Richardson's,
Aliens, Woods and the like will be in a
msjo1ity in the next Congress, is probably
premature. The political complexion Of
that body is by no means decided; it de-
penis upon elections yet to be held; and
NOW that the Administration is eYincing
the vigor which promises a triumph over
its enemies in the field, we may hope that
it will give some attention to the struggle
with its not less dangerous opponents at
home, We do not mean that it is author
ized to interfere byits appolntees with clec-
tons, By any means whatever; but that it
shall sec and so shape its policy as to con-
vince all men that the safety Of the country
is identical with support Of the President.
It may be done; and the threats, not yet
si1cnced, that the new Congress shall meet
in New York without the sanction of any
law, and in violation Of oil precedent and
usage assume the provisional control Of


the Republic, make the necessity for doing
it lnperatiyc.
Year: 1862

His many Chicago friends are glad to
welcome egain among us Gen. Julius White
fresh from the complete vindication Of Lis
ta1nc by The Harpers Ferry commission,
ard ready at once TO take the field when
exchanged. It speaks in the highest de-
gree IN Gen. Whites favor, that Gen.
Hunter, before whom as member Of the
commission the testimony passed, is deslr-
GUS of having Gen. While attached to his
command, destination to which it is
likely the latter will be ordered. The
General is in fine health and spirits and
deservedly is the recipient Of multitudinous
congratulations at his success in the field
and happy clearance from misapprehen-
sion Of his connection with the Harper's
Ferry matter.
Year: 1862

The evidence Of new vigor and earnest
ness in the conduct Of the war shines out
in many other things besides the removal
of Buell. and Mcclellan and the forward
march Of the army Of the Potomac The
The order purgmg the service Of the do
nottings Of lesser rank By whom It has
been affiicted-the gentlemen under load
Of shoulder straps, who find a cozy hotel
and luxurious table more comfortable
thana November tent >and camp fire, and
Mho consequently, arr Gee 10 50 without
Year: 1862

INACCESSIBLE GANE.-A Richmond letter
says that the rural districts there are literal
ly oTerruu with partridges. They have not
been hunted SINCE the severe winter three or
four years ago, and since the War broke out
there have been but few people to hunt, and
less to hunt with, lead and powder being all
in the hands Of the government. Thera
would he splendid sporting now, if shot were
not selling at s. 5o@3.0o pound.
Year: 1862

D"~t~.-The only prisoner put in Castle
Thunder yesterday was Charles Grace, lately be
fore tbs Mayor for disorderiy conduct who is
claimed a a deseIter from company l. 18th vir.
ginia regiment. Grscs Was sent rp to the Kappa
hammock some time since TO hsIp build bridge
but left without permission and turned up in Rich
moud as the hero of q muss
Year: 1862

LOOKING FOR LocATIoNs.-We have noticed
during the week number of business men from
the lower country looking out for locations on
which to establish themselves in business in this
city.
Year: 1862

More POWDER RIVER GOLD.-Mr E. L. James
exhibited to Yesterday some more beautiful
specimens of Powder river DUST just brought in
from that place Specimens can also be seen at
several of the stores in this city.
Year: 1862

Doos.-The City Marshal last week gave no.
tice to all persons owning dogs within the city
limits that they must within five days from the
date of notice procure their license and "tag' for
the same, otherwise they-the dogs-would be
killed. In accordance with the notice. the Mar
shal had pound built adjoining the city prison,
and during the week he has had an assistant en-
gagged with Glass rope" lariating all the unfor-
tunate CANNES whose masters had not provided
them with the required tag" and lodging them
in the aforesaid pound. We overheard man the
other day. while viewing the dogs in "durance
vile" hoping that it "would not be necessary to
kill any of the poor fellows" "Why it would
be a blessing to the city if we could get rid of a
few hundred of them." said bystander. because
sir said No. l, 'f the city receives its dollar a
head for every dog in the corporation it will create
revenue of at least thousand dollars year.
We don't believe it.
Year: 1862

NEW THEATER-A subscription is in circula-
ton which has for its object the erection of a
Theater at some point within the business part of
the city. Messrs. Robinson and Beatty, the per-
sons named in the instrument, are competent man
ayers, and if successful in securing a sufficient
amount of money to their list will no doubt build
a creditable institution, and greatly increase our
81" circulating medium when they get it into full
operation theater will undoubtedly do good
business here next fall and winter, and it is bet
ter that our city should have one conducted by
persons who will be resident here than that itin-
Grating companies should come, tarry few days,
and carry away all the "spare change" of the
amusement-patronizing public from our midst.
Therefore, on the ground of actual pecuniary
benefit to the city, as we'll as desire to see the
projectors succeed in their enterprise we hope
their efforts may be crowned with success The
subscrbtion is gotten up in the form of loan
and the subscribers are to be secured in having
their money refunded, with interest
Year: 1862

LEWISTON UNDER WATER-Persons down
from Lewiston this week say that the water at
that point was much hgt er on Wednesday than
it has been ct any other time this season. The
town site was almost entirely under water, and
the river was still rising.
Year: 1862

than three hundred miles wide. If they
are both grasped, as they soon aoiH be,
the rebel army at Centerville and Man
assas cannot remain at ease in its in
trenchments. 1t must break up and
hurry South, or suffer a fight at decided
disadvantage, or in its despair attempt
some more suicidal act. The same hard
conditions beset the rebel force at Bowl
ing Green and at Columbus. There is
no necessity of relying solely upon a
front attack at either place, as each can
be turned, isolate and unhinged by skill
ful movements. But with regard TO all
and hence with regard to the rebellion
there must be real, effective move
ments, and somewhat desperate fighting,
The thing cannot be worked out on paper
or helped by Dragging. We shall prob
ably fail in some particulars, and shall
not always be victorious-but we shall
surely conquer in the main and wholly
succeed at last. We believe, too, that
we shall begin the good process very
soon.-Boston Journal.
Year: 1862

Ga The same object seen from three
different points of yiew-the Past, the
Present and the uture-often exhibits
three different faces to US; like those
sign boards over shop doors which rep
resent the face of lion as we approach,
Of man when we are 10 front, and Of
an ass when we have passed.
Year: 1862




CAN WE LIVE WITH THEM AGAN!-The
Key West correspondent of the New York
Times. writes:


l have often heard the declaration that
when the rebellion shall have been crushed,
there can be no reunion of the States. The
statement is veIy common, especially among
Southern men. But il the state Of affairs here
are of any significance, it points to the fallacy
of the idea. There are men living here who
have signed the ordinance Of secession OF Flor
ida, who have opened books for subscriptions
to bogus Confederate loans, some who have re-
fused to sell coal to the United States vessels,
and some have threatened National officers or
those who should presume to accept National
Office, and those generally speaking whom
have been assured were the most determined
rebels. Yet they have all now taken the oath
Of allegiance, and are quietly conducting their
business amid numerous representation oi
Northern men, and all is order and quiet. Some
Of these persons are anxious to conceal and
forget that they have rebelled and may be
found competing for the trade Of the army and
navy, and mixing in the gayer scenes which
even times of war present.
Year: 1862

CHARLESTON AND MEMPHIs.-DiSpatches
received from the East yesterday, briefly
announced the capture of these cities BY
Federal troops. At the time Of writing
this, we have no additional Information
except that given 10 our dispatch yesterday
afternoon, but the intelligence received on
Saturday last bad led us so far TO anticipate
the result that we were not surprised at the
announcement. A dispatch received by
the s. +. Call, on Saturday, stated that the
Federal troops had invested Charleston,
and had had a sharp engagement with the
rebel batteries. 1t was also stated that The
Federal gunbOats were within four miles Of
the city, and that three rebel steamers had
been captured and sent TO New York. If
the overland telegraph is in working order
we shall probably have some further par
ticuIars to-day. The fall Of Charleston
gives the Government possession Of every
important Southern port except Mobile.
The capture of Memphis was of course ex'
pected 20 Immediately follow the evacua'
ton of Forts Wright and Pillow. We have
never heard of there being any fOrtIica-
tions between Memphis and Vicksburg. and
It will not be many days till the Mississippi
river is open to commerce from its sources
to the Gulf.
Year: 1862

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CoMMITTEE.- We
give 10 another column the proceedings OF
the Democratic County Central Committee,
at their meeting held on Saturday last We
doubt not that the action of the Committee
will meet the appreciation of the party gen.
orally throughout the county. The propo.
sition of the Republican Committee, to unite
in joint call for county convention, to
elect delegates 10 the Republican State
Convention, was respectfully and unani-
mously declined So far as we know, there
is not single member of the Union Demo-
cratic party in this county who is in favor
Of having anything to do with the Conven.
tion called for June 18th. Quite a number
that we know of are in favor of organizing
one Union party in the State, but they re-
gard the call OF the Republican State Com
mttee as mere dodge TO add to their
party strength, by taking advantage of The
Union sentiment, and claiming to be the
especial Union party OF the State. The
only additional business transacted by the
Commlttee was. the making provision for
the calling of County Convention. The
apporlionment. of delegates was made, and
the Chairman was authorized to name the
time for holding the Convention.
Year: 1862

Found DROwNED.-The body OF man
was found floating down Feather river,
near Marysville, on Saturday last. The
body appeared 10 have beeO in the water
several days, II is supposed to be that of
Que OF the ak men drowned in the north
fork Of Feather river on the first of June.