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Year: 1863

PICKET CAMP ON THE RAPpAHANNoCK,


September goth, 1858. ID


Dear Express Our regiment has been
on the battlefield again, and perhaps your
readers would like to know something
more particular concerning its action than
can be learned from the report Of the gen.
eral engagement. .' ~


Our division Of cavalry had been occu-'
plying the same locality for more than q
week. This was so unusual that the or
der to prepare to march did not greatly
surprise us. 1t took nearly half day
to call in the pickets and get ready in our
regiment Various were the speculations
among the men as to our destination, but
of course We were kept in the usual igno-
rance of the soldier. Night found the
brigade bivouacked near Kelly's Ford. and
then most were certain our destination was
across the river. Early as the heavy
shower of the next morning Sunday, the
18th would permit. we did cross. After
little ransackiDg of the vicinity the
whole force moved off in column. Our
regiment was placed near the rear. Be-
fore very long the order cnme to trot.,
Soon after the noise of cannon on, our
right broke in through the green woods.
Still we hurried on and passed the ,ambu-,
lance train left in the rear Next came
wounded men and horses, falling back
from the conflict In moment more we
emerged into view Of our cannon, and the
hurrying regiments of another cavalry
division. We knew the enemy we're fall
ing back, but, instead Of joining the con-
fict here, we turned further to the left.
keeping body Of forest between VA and
the combattants. Still we hurried on, f.
nally turning to the right and passing in
to the woods. Rebel shell now burst over
our heads, and before VIC had all passed
through, several fell amongst the ranks.
No one was injured here and whom we
came out into the open country we were
in full view of Culpepper and the whole
contest. II was the finest cavalry fght
| ever witnessed. The rebels were over
Year: 1863

streaming ribbons, with beads and jewelry
disposed so grotesguely as to provoke a
smile though, very likely. some Of these
poor women may have tricked themselves
in these faded laces and ribbons, with
quite as genuine emotion as that with
which the fancee of the Fifth Avenue
bends her head for the exquisite lace veil,
or clasps radiant pearls on neck and arm.
One bridal pair had train of attendants,
who fled of on each side very creditably
indeed, but these were evidently regarded
as aristocratic by the majority. 1t was
sad, however, to think that even to the
youngest pair among them all this mar
riage was far from being the commence
1nent of an united life. No virgin hearts
were here, filed with the tides Of new
emotions, and all the aspirations of life
to be solemnly consecrated to another; for
this was the beginning of wedlock to none,
but rather the repairing an Involuntary
transgression of human and divine law.
Still it was most interesting scene in every
point of view, calculated, as far as any
single rite may, to envoke all the manli-
ness and womanliness that might be latcnt



in them and so to help their progress up
ward. The chaplain made some extended
remarks, explaining fully the responsible
tiles they were undertaking, and per-
formed marriage ceremony, simplifying
it as much as possible for the understan-
ding of those for whom it was intended.
The newly married then gave way for an
other party of about the same number,
who were also joined in marriage. Then
we all shook hands with them, and they
filed out to receive the congratulations Of
their colored friends. This was not all
the day was one of general rejoicing
through the camp, and two brides gave
wedding dinners in honor of their espou.
sails; to one of which we "whitc folks
were hidden. We went. not without some
slight misgivings as to the nature of the
viands and dim suspicion that our col.
ored heroes and heroines might contem.
plate asserting perfect equality by sharing
the festivities with us a proceeding which
however innocent, ran counter to all the
prejudices of my education. We found,
however, a table neatly spread with q
substantial meal, commencing with ham,
fried chicken. and chicken Pie, and end.
ing with cake. pies, and candy. More
over, we were waited upon by the hands
q had almost said fair hands, to sbeak in
proper newspaper style) Of the brides
themselves, the white guests being given
the first table, while our entertainers
stood by, evidently pleased that 1.-The cap
tain," with his friends, should dine unde,
their roof Dinner finished, we took leave
and rode away, the feast going merrily on
if we could interpret rightly the sounds oi
joyous voices, that died away in the dis
tance as we receded. 80 ended pleasant
morning, and one suggested of much
thought H.F.
Year: 1863

THERE may be lingering accent of
love in estrangement, and clasp of
kindness in the voice or anger. We Of
ten catch the cadence of anger in brisk
congratulations, and sibilanoe of bitter
ness is audible in much courtesy.
Year: 1863

A NEW election for officers of the mil
itia in this county will be had at an early
day-the previous election having been
contested and set aside, on account of ten
days notice being given instead of ff-
teen, as stated by the law. Some other
objections were also presented.
Year: 1863

Another wonderful ingredient Of Spanish
origin, imparting beauty to the complexion
and brilliancy to the mind, is yet unknown to
the commerce Of the world, and We withhold
its name for the present
Year: 1863

When these diseases fret appear, which will carry on
VI he system all the humors and Morbfc Matter thro
ne secretions of the skin, Kidneys and Bowels also
'eS'ore the Liver to its proper action and the
Year: 1863

THENEW YORK TINES snow recognized through.
out the country as conspicuous among the journals OF
the City of New York for the


CHEAPNESS OF ITS ISSUES
ENTERPRISE OF ITS MANAGEMENT,


AND THE
Year: 1863

Auto show how completely in
the power of the President the people
Of America now are, We need mention
but four of the acts passed by the last
Republican Congress, viz:


The Tax Bill, by which al the prop
erty and resources of the people are
mortgaged to the present Administra-
tion.


The Finance Bill, which places al
the currency of the country in the hands
of the Secretary of the Treasury.


The Conscription Bill, by which all
the bodies of poor men, who are not
worth $500, are placed in the hands of
the Administration.


The Indemnity Act, which presumes
to indemnify the President for all the
wrongs he has committed in the past,
or may commit in the future.


These acts give the President as alb
solute power as that possessed by any
monarch of the old world, and releases
him from all responsibility whatsoever.
What is there left Of the government of
the people?
Year: 1863

and been instrumental in the restoration
of the Union. What they do now, is a
matter Of no consequence, unless the
Union is honestly and consistently
made the basis Of their position.
Year: 1863

A CRAZY man was taken TO Stockton
the other day, believing that his mission
was to restore the Unicn by enforcing
the proclamation. The doctors decided
his a.lment to be wool on the brain.
Year: 1863

DON'T LIKE My BUSINESS. There is no
greater fallacy in the world than that entel-
tanned by many young men that some pursuit
IN life can be tonnd wholly suited to their
tastes, whins and iancies. Much truth As
contained in the Irshman ) remark 1t IS
never aisy to work hard Let, therefore. the
tact always be remembered by the young, that
no life work can be found entirely agreeable TO
man. Success always lies at thetop OF a hill
II we would reach it, We can do SO only s,y hard,
perseyering effort. Should any Of our young
readers be debating in his mind a change OF
business, imagining he has a genius tor some
other, le, him at once dismiss the thought as
he would temptation to do evil 1t yoo
think you made mistake III choosing the pur-
suit or profession you did, don t make another
by leaving it. Spend all your energies, III
working for and cllnging to it, as you would TO
the lie boat that sustained you II the midst
of the ocean, Ii you leave it, It IS almost Ger
tain that you will go down; but il you cling to
it, informing yourself about 1t Til you are ITS
master, bending your every energy to the WORK
success is certain. Good, hard, honest efforts,
steadily persevered in, HiLl make your love tor
your business.
Year: 1863

Gss~ Having bought fine looking overcoat
cheap, it is really mortifying lbut by DO means
astouishingl to find that it is in galloping
consumption. Hall the cloth in use IS made
of Shoddy, and in these days Of progress. a
trashy garment can be made to look qaite as
well, while in the store, as a good one. Before
long, however, the victim of cheap clothing
finds his coat becoming lighter and lighter.
and the substance Of the cloth accommodating in
The corners and seams between the material
aud the lining, Instead Of being on his back.
If you would avoid being fooled 10 this way,
buy all your clothing of Houston, Hastings L
Co, Lick House. Montgomery street, San
Francisco, fer their stock is made of the best
material.
Year: 1863

NJ DR. HoSTETrER-S STOMACH GITTEE>
should be IN the possession Of everybody in the
mining region As a preventative Of the various
dangerous diseases to which the gold seeker is La
bic, it has no superior. While it is quite palatable
a beverage. is speedy and powerful in It's effect
upon the system. In all cases of Diarrh1l, Dysen-
terry, and the prevailing fevers consequent upon
exposure, the Bitters will he found invaluable as
corrective. No man should enter upon the exposed
camp life Of miner without being provided with
Hostetter's preventive Of stomach disease, nor
should any Of those who en- gagged in the oceupa
tou, fail to have recourse TO the Bitters Sold by
all Druggists and dealers everywhere.
Year: 1863

IL the American Government is saved from
dissolution, the people may ascribe the victory
to the providence Of God, for the Republican
party are determined 10 keep folly at the helm.
and craftsmanship under the matches.
Year: 1863

politics They have not the courage 10 take
the field to aid in putting down the rebellion
but possess lust sufficient of that commodity
to inauguraie civil war il the loyal States.
They remind Is Of 4 cowardly and vicious boy,
who viii submit to all degrees OF outrage from
a strange lad, bat will pitch blindly into big
brother, who Is sure to fog him. Does not the
organization Of these secret Republican militia
societies, account for the falling eff Of enlist
meBts3 Do they not have iendency to sat


sfy the military ardor Of Republicans. without
danger to the rebels or themselves2 Would


it not be better TO cultivate feeling of pa.
triotisn, that should be directed to the support
Of the Government, instead OF creating dissen-
sions? It is folly TO expect patriotic and
conciliatory course by the radicals. Their
very existence as party depends upon excite
ment, violence and outrage. We would how
ever advise them that it would be much more
to their credi; to bend their energies to the
support of the Government, instead of drilling
their political midnight brigades. that stink
and shine, and shine AMI stink ike rotten
mackerel by moonlight" CHG.


REPUBLICAN MEETIyG-The Republicans
held meeting at the Court House, in this
place. on Thursday evening There was a
good audience present, with large numbers OF
Democrats, who appeared anxious to hear the
celebrated speakers who were to address the
meeting. Smite. of Butte, made very touch
ing appeal to Douglas men, urging them, in
a very affecting theatrical style, to desert,
and go over TO the niger brigade. He
turned the white Of his eyes upward and
made eloquent illusions TO the patriotic states
man, (whom he used to term the little dena-
gogue) telling the audience what be would
have done were he still alive He was so car
ried away By his own eloquence. that his old
sentiments cropped out in his frequent subsii-
tuition Of the traitor Breckinridge's name for
that of the patriot Douglas. He compared
the Democracy Of to day to the New England

Federa!ists who held out blue lights to guide
the British fleet to the rendezvous Of our little
navy, during the Revolutionary war. History
tells us that this was done in the War Of 1872
Which is right?


Another speaker made false and cowardly
illusions to the absent editor Of this paper,
which he would not have dared to do had he
been present. The speakers held out the idea
that the Union Democrats would, had they
the power offer dshonorable propositions of
peace to the rebels. which they know to be a
falsehood. The radicals must be terribly de
moralized," when their leaders resort 10 such
base misrepresentation to fill up their broken
ranks.
Year: 1863

WENDELL PHILLTPs says that the country
has got to choose between antislavery and the
success of the rebellion. Well, if the nation
has to perish either by rebellion or fanaticism
giving her a choice between them is very much
like letting criminal condemned to death
choose between rope and grapevine.


Geo. d. Prentice.
Year: 1863

The NEws.-rhe last news received from
the East is that the Army Of the Potomac has
again been driven 10 the north side of the
Rappahannock. Thousands of brave soldiers
have been sacrificed. The only generals who
have heretofore successfully opposed the
rebels in the field have been stricken down by
the infamous Committee on the Conduct of
the War through whose Vaccinations and
traitorous intrigues Mcclellan, Porter, Sum
Der and Franklin, have been set aside, to make
room for men Of their own choosing. Who is
20 be the next general to lead the Union
army to the slaughter? Will it be Fremont :?
Perhaps So We believe that nothing but the
incapacity of our generals is the cause of this
defeat. An army of brave men, with the best
weapons known to the civilized world, we'll fed
and clothed, can not be defeated by an army
of half starved and ragged traitors only
through the incompetency of commauing gen
erals.
Year: 1863

Muggle.-Just now the weather is cross
between rain and snow, and much more dis
agreeable than II the temperature decidedly
favored one or the other. The fact is, at this
writing the weather is perfect muggle
Year: 1863

Alarm Of Fire,--There was an alarm of
fire this morning about nine o'clock, but we
failed to learn the cause. 1t doubtless origin
ated from the burning of chimney The
engines were out, but had no cause for work.
Year: 1863

Approaching William, he grasped his hand
and said, earnestly


Thank Heaven that yeu are altve--that
you will live If you had died | never could
have forgiven myself. l have come to make
you some atonement for the injustice OF
which | was guilty. And he placed folded
paper in his hand. ''There," he continued,
"when you are able, read that Do not thank
me, 1t is no more than justice. The pock-
et-book was of great importance to me, aud it
has cost you dear.''


When the gentleman was gone, William
opened the paper, and found it deed made
out to himself, of his old house and farm
There was dancing and shouting among the
children; and in the hearts of the father and
mother deep and holy Joy mingled with
thankfulness, and trust in God ..--.
I need not pursue my story further, nor
tell of the happy rcinstating in their former
home, nor how in after days, William Carter
often gathered his grandchildren around his
knee, and told them of his bitter trial and
temptation, aud taught them. that they who
put their trust in God, are never forsaken.
Year: 1863

When these diseases first appear which will carry on
OF the system all the humOrs MotGic Matter hro
the secretions Of the SKIN, Kidneys and Bowels; also
restore The Liver to its proper action and the
Year: 1863

1t is estimated that MOrgan's raid
through Ohio will cost the State and the
General Government one million dollars.
This is large sum and more than would
have been sufficient TO establish a thorough
militia system in the State. But, inoOm-
plete as the militia organization was, it
prevented far greater loss than the
above. Had it not been for the prompt
and generous response to the call which
the Governor wisely made, the Capissl it.
self might have fallen into MOrgan's hands
to beruined or destroyed. More than this, -
Camp Chase was an inviting point Of at
tack and there were a thousand rebel pris-
Oners whom he might have released
Thanks to Governor Tod for calling out
the militia and all honor to the militia for
60 honorable response.
Year: 1863




the men they have furnished.
Aleiter addressed to Governor Andrew
Of Massachusetts by the Provost Marshal
General, has the following important pro
visions;


"The Enrolment act only provides that
in assigning to the Districts Of a State the
number Of men to be furnished therefrom,
the President shall take into consideration
the number Of volunteers and militia fur
nished by and from said State, and the
period Of their service, sc.


Il, however, it shall be made to appear
TO the Provost Marshal General, BY the
Governor Of any State, that particular
towns to which quotas have been assigned,
have heretofore actually furnished a sur-
plus Of men over their quotas, an order will
be issued discharging from the service Of
the United States a number Of men called
into service by the present draft from said
towns, equal to the surplus proved TO have
been furnished heretofore. Towns will
thus get credit actually for their excess on
former calls.


1.-THE number Of men thus discharged
from the service win be added to the next
subsequent quota Of the Congregational Dis
triet TO which said towns belong.n
Year: 1863

rest even refused TO gather the corn yet
standing in the field OF to pick the cot
ton hanging ileeco.liko from the pod. lt
is an actual fact, rs hundreds know from
personal knowledge. What will be done
with the poor wretches, God in His great
wisdom only knows.
Year: 1863

THE "THIRD HoUsE!"-We are author
lied by the Speaker and Clerk Of the Third
House to state that at the last meeting Of
that body resolution was passed inviting
the ladies' of the city and vicinity to be pres
ent at the next session on next Wednesday
evening.
Year: 1863

TIE LADIES FAIR is in progress at Ry-
ans Hall 1t has thus far been a decided
success. The ladies extend an invitation to
everybody to be present this Saturday at
ternoon and evening, which will close the
Foir
Year: 1863

The evidence adduced before the Mcdowell
Court-mariial, places the disasters which have
befallen the country and the army right where
they belong, viz Upon the meddling Influence
of the insane radicals, Chandler and Wade,
and their war committee. Mcclellan had no
sooner started on the campaign than they had
to create Mountain Department for Fremont,
and took Blenker and Banks divisions to fur
nish him troops, to be marched into position
where no troops were required, as evidenced
by the fact that they had 10 march back to
the Shenandoah valley, before they performed
any service. Taking these troops for Ere
monts command, left the valley exposed, and
invited Jackson's raid. The President sup
piled their place in the valley By Withdrawing
Mcdowell from Mcclellan, aud that is what
caused the failure of that campaign. It was
simply to glorify Fremont. and render it i'm
possible for Mcclellan to succeed. Are not
such miserable fanatics more dangerous to the
country than the rebels in arms ? We hope
this fact, now established By incontestable
proof, will convince all who are willing TO be
guided by truth, and reason, and justice, and
who honestly desire to be patriots, and aid in
saving the Government Of their fathers, instead
of being partisans, aud obeying the behests Of
these bad men, whose folly, and rashness, and
madness, has overruled the better Judgment of
the authorities, and forced the couDtry to the
very verge Of rum. This once happy country
must be nobly saved or meanly" lost and it
can never be saved by the incompetent and il
liberal partisans whose pressure is upon every
department Of the Government and the army,
and ready to sacrifice everything for the pres
ervation of their political organization. The
safety Of the Government depends upon the
people. They must be either patriots or par
tsans They have the result of partisan in
huence before them. They must consult, and
reason together, and see if something better
cannot be accomplished. If the blind partisan
policy, already so fatal and disastrous, is to be
continued Dy consent Ol tnOSe VINO claim TO be
patriotic descendants of patriots, then indeed
is the Government lost. We believe the peo-
pie want to be patriotic They have been de-
ceived and misled by designing and ambitious
partisans in their mad thirst for place and
power. 1t is false duty that binds the free
citizen to the support of men and of politicians.
Their duty is to their country, its Constitution
and its laws. If constitutional liberty is to be
preserved, it can only be done by the voice of
the people. 1t is not safe in the keeping of
politicians, nor any Executive, nor in the over
shadowing influence Of war committees. The
history of all former republics attest this fact.


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Year: 1863

PRIVATE SYLVESTER BUEL, of company B,
3rd New York Regiment, is now under SEN
tence of death for having deserted his regiment
in September last at Fortress Monroe. If
Buel is executed, it will be only the second one
in which q soldier has suffered death, BY SEN
tence of court martial for the crime of desertion.
The first was that Of soldier in one of the
Maine regiments, who deserted and went over
to the enemy
Year: 1863

A TALLow MINE.-A correspondent of the
Amador Ledger, writing from Forest Home in
that county, has the following '' The Belvi-
dere company have struck music. You have
heard of living on the fat Of the land, but did
such thing, then the boys working in this
shaft have struck it if there is not, would
like to know what it is l cannot describe it
any better than to say it looks like CASTLE
soap; it looks like fat bacon it looks like
something good to eat, and it does not look
like anything have seen. The vein that it is
and is about three inches thick, and as soft as
any of the above articles
Year: 1863

ARSrRp.-rhe Republican habit of deciding
npon the patriotism of men BY their devotion
to the radical party policy and pressure that
has forced the President into the adoption Of
measures against which his better judgement
revolied, IS just as absurd as to require that
every person sould be Sc measured for his um-
brella !"
Year: 1863

In tract distributed by Mormon preachers,
the following question and answer occurs =
/" What shall be the reward of those who have
forsaken their wives for righteousness sake
A hundredfold of wives here and wives ever
everlasting hereafter"
Year: 1863

LA PoRTE.-The Messenger of the 26th
says:


Old residents say that this has been the
dullest and poorest winter ever experienced in
northern Sierra. We rather think it would be
an improvement to ship the snow, or else make
contract with the gentleman below to dis
solve it with his extra caloric, so as to give US
an occasional sight of terra frma.
Year: 1863

TwENrY-FivE millions Of dollars have been
stolen from the Quartermasters department
within few months past 1t will take only
about week to print greenbacks enough TO
make up this amount.
Year: 1863

THE editor of the Richmond Enquirer talks
of the " high estate of the rebel Government.
Or course it Is all fiction, but the rebel lead,
ers ought to submit to the Constitution and
laws, or be elevated as high as Haman.
Year: 1863

A Washington letter says it is estimated
that the average number of officers about
Washington is FIVE thousand, who are Sinking
duty, yet who march up to the pay table every
month with the fidelity Of a Quartsrmaster's
mule to peck of oats