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Year: 1862

The provost guard at late hour on the
night of the 22d, made descent upon the
halls Of an extensive gambling house, cap
turing tho agent or dealer and from fstsen
to twenty players, together with all the
sporting apparatus. This is not the only
establishment of the kind which has lately
fallen under condemnation and suppression.
Year: 1862

~ The robcl Congress has roted that no
cotton be raised this gear. So King Cotton
is discrowned and disthroned- Perhaps the
rebels think they can get along without q


home.king in tue anticipation Of inviting a
foreign one to wave his sceptre over their
owed hcai3s
Year: 1862

Intelligence reached the city at twelye
o'clock last night that the in-traln on the
Northwestern Road, upon which Was coming
the Third Wisconsin Cavalry regiment, Col


Barstow, had met with serious accident from
the breaking Of an axle, some four OF five
miles from the city, detaining the command
and rendering the exact honr Of their arrival
uncertain. It would appear that the train
parted at the time Of the accident and left the
portion containing the soldiers behind. This
was not discovered until distance Of several
miles had been travelled, hut US soon as learn
ed the locomotive was backed and afterwards
special engine came to the city for surgeons,
leaving us to infer that something terrible had
occurred. The train bearing the surgeons to
the scene ofth disaster, Of which We have no
partlcu1ars-uor could any be obtained at mid
night-departeda at half past twelve. Wehaye
dispatched special messenger to the spot and
our readers will be furnished with all the facts
In the matter at the earliest possible moment.
Year: 1862

Il Nu1sANcK.-AS South Side correspondent
would call the attention Of the Board Of Pub
lie Works, or whoever has charge Of the busi-
nets, to the almost impossible and terrible
condition Of the sidewalk On South Clark
strest at It's junction with Huron street-
Year: 1862

AN HONEST LIFE-The poor pittance
of seventy years is not worth being villain
for. What matter is Il if your neighbor lies
in splendid tomb2 Sleep yon with inno
cence. Look behind you through the track
Of time A vast desert lies open in retros
pect wearied with years and sorrow. they
sink from the walks Of man. Yon mus
leave them where they fall and you are tC
go little farther and you will find etsrna
rest. Whatever you may have to eneoEnler
between the cradle and the grave. every
moment is big with events that come not
In succession. but bursting forcibly from q
revolving and unknown cause, hy over this
globe with diversified influence. r
Year: 1862

THAT abolitionists we're the first secession
iste, is susceptible of proof by the proceedings
of every convention they ever held up to the
time they assumed direction and control of the
Republican organization Then, with a pros.
pect Of power, they were inclined to forego the
expression OF their opinions until their acts
would develop their purposes. We have tie
resolutions OF their convention of 1914 before
Us, wherein they say "that political Union in
any torn between q slaveholding and q free
community must necessarily involve the later
10 the guilt Of slavery; therefore ctssiOn from
the Uniled States Government 10 the duty If
every abolitionist.n Now that they ste In
power, they propose to use that power 10 blot
out slavery, over or under the constitution,
which II they fail to do, and they are hurled
from power, then they will become open seces-
sionists again. The South only praoiioed upon
their preaching - Chicago Times.
Year: 1862

No DIsPAICHEs.-Ihc line was too
much out of fix yesterday to convey dispatches
consequently We have to fall back upon ne ws
from the Chicago papers. We hope the Com
in working order.
Year: 1862

DRAFTS ON THE CANAL DEPARTMENT PRoTEsTED-A
QUARREL BETWEEN TREASURER LEWIS AND AUDITOR
BENTON, ETC.


ALBANY Oct. s, 1852.
Several drafts the Canal Department of the State
government have, within the past few days. been pro.
Tested for non-paymcnt.


The difficulty arises from quarrel between State
Treasurer Lewis and Auditor Benton.


The Auditor claims the right, in drawing q warrant
tho Treasurer TO specify what bank the Treasurer
shall draw his check


The Treasurer refuses to recognize the right OF tho
Auditor TO make such directions. He therefore draws
checks such banks having canal deposits he deems
proper. When these checks not drawn on banks
specified n his warrant the Auditor refuses to counter
sign them, and hence the protest Of drafts.
An application mado by tho Auditor To the
state Treasurer but the Governor understood have
refused 70 interfere.


Since Governor Morgan's absence from the city
effort has been made to induce Lieutenant Governor
Campbell TO exercise the functions Of Governor and
pend Treasurer LOWS, but without
Treasurer Lewis remains firm in his determination to
resist the claim Of Auditor Benton to control the canal
deposits.
Year: 1862

The numerous friends of Col JOHN A. HEN
DRIcKs will receive with sincere regret the intel
ligence of his untimely end at the battle of Pea
Ridge He was appointed Lieutenant Colonel
of the 22d regiment Indiana volunteers upon its
organization, and was in command of the regi-
ment in that engagement Col. HENDRicKs was
the Oldest son of WILLIAM HENDRICKS, deceased,
who was the second Governor of the State and af
forwards represented Indiana in -theU nited States
Senate He was native of Indiana. b orn In
Madison. and about forty years of age. He was
gentleman of ability and education, a lawyer by
profession and twice had enlisted in the military
service of his country. In the Mexican war he
was Captain of an Indiana regiment, but re
signed before its expiration. husband,
father and valued citizen is cut off in the prime
of life and usefulness-another victim added to
the long list who felt it their duty to offer their
lives upon the altar Of their country in the un-
natural strife to maintain the Constitution and
preserve the Union This regiment is Inflated
Two ofits field officers, TANNER and HENDRICKS,
have fallen


warriors weapon freed a warriors soul.


And the recent terrible conflicts at Pea Ridge
and Fort Craig are but the precursors of the sad
news which will yet reach many hearthstone
and desolate many household before peace and
union again bless the land


Der proud heads Of free men our waves
Men firm as their mountains and sti their graves,
Tomorrow shall pour their lfe -Llood Ike rain;-
We come back in triump ph, or come not again.
Year: 1862

the following constructions upon the recommend
atoms of the message:


This resolution proposes 10 recognize three dis
tnct principles, which underlie the foundatlons Oh
the slavery system, and which are necessary to
be regarded in the ultimate removal of the insti-
tuition.


l. That the relation Of master and slave is a
relation of ownership and property, for which
compensation ought to be made


2 That the people Of the whole nation, Nprtn
and South. either from having originated the sys-
TEN. which once existed by British law, and un-
der British protection, throughout the land, or LOT
other reasons. may of right be called on 10 ana
those who are pecuniarily interested in the system
10 remove or modify it, so as TO remove the quar-
itv of property from the relation Of master ana
servant, or employer and laborer ~ -


3. That the several States are the proper ana
only powers TO originate emancipation plans


These are all sound principles, and Their enun-
citation by the President at this time makes them
especially note worthy. tfr


If the President should happen to read these
various interpretations of his recommendations
to Congress and the country in favor of gradual
emancipation in those States which may elect TO
adopt that policy upon the principle of compensa-
ton to the owners o: that kind of property out OF
the public Treasury, which the Cincinnati Gazette
said were so understandable that there could be
no question as to his meaning, would be some
what puzzled to comprehend the policy he had in
view. We think the great body of the people can
easily comprehend the whole question. They
viii overlook the humanity of the proposition in
the practical application Of the principles of
Intervention. If the people of any Of the States
which now tolerate slavery, believe that the in
stitution is an evil and that the substitution Of
free labor would be to their advantage. they viii
not be slow to comprehend their duty and policy.
For these reasons slavery has been abolished in
several States since the adoption of the Federal
Constitution by gradual emancipation, without
soliciting aid from the General Government As
slavery becomes Improbable and undesirable,
and whenever and wherever public policy de-
mands its eradication, it will yield TO these con-
siderations, as it has in those States in which 1t
has already been abolished. without tax upon
the people of non slaveholding States therefor
The people of Indiana, of the Northwestern
States, of all the States North, will hardly con-
sent to tax themselves to compensate the owners
of slaves for property which has become insecure
and Improbable and which would not be surren-
dered unless such was its condition, with the
prospect of additional burdens being thrown upon
theindustry of the country to provide for POpu-
lation in a state of freedom when its labor no
longer be made profitable to the owner even by a
system of compulsory servitdde.
Year: 1862

1t is now as habitual for certain class of pa
pers to accuse Democrats of being "secessioHists
il was when the war first broke out. The ut
ter foolishness of the accusation is all that pro-
tects its authors from such rebuke as would not
soon be forgotten. fit was true, what would be
the fate of the country? What resistance could
be made to rebellion if the North was dividedl
The great Democratic party, true to all its ira
ditions. is now the chief pillar in the temple OF
the Union. Its members and organs are the only
reliable support which the President and General
Mcclellan have in the conduct of the war. Let
that support be taken away and the war cannot
be carried ON an hour.


But Democrats have their way of suppressing
the rebellion; a way, too. in which they are sus-
taned by thousands of men who do not be,ong
to their organization. They point to the Consti-
tuition as the authority by which. and as the end
for which the war shall be carried on. They live
up to the "bond" as it was made by the fathers
of the Republic. They simply insist that the
struggle shall not be made political. Have they
not right to do thisi Is it not their duty to do
this?


We sincerely regret the factious spirit which
cause the class of papers referred to to indulge
in these malicious imputatons. We fear that all
men will not view them with the Indifference VIC
do They are undoubtedly designed to inaug-
urate civil war at the North. This, at least
be he'll natural tendency, if Democrats regarded
them as entitled to Observation-Disclosures Free
Press.
Year: 1862

There seems to be an impression that the
Government has imposed no direct tax on the
real estate of the country. BY the law entitled
IAN act to provide increased revenue from i'm
ports, to pay interest on the public debt and for
other purposes" passed on the 5th of August,
1861, it is provided "that a direct tax of twenty
millions of dollars be and is hereby annually laid
upon the United States, and the same shall be
and is hereby apportioned in the manner follow
Year: 1862

ISLAND No. 10.--This island is situated in
the corner Of that bend of the Mississippi river
which touches the border of Tennessee. few
miles farther up the river than New Madrid. al
though nearly southwest of that point 1t is To-
Gated about two hundred and thirty miles from
ST. Louis, and nine hundred and fifty miles from
New Orleans. The elevation of the river at this
point is about two hundred feet above the level
Of the delta, or its mouth. The average depth Of
the water at this point is from ninety to one
hundred and twenty feet, and the breadth OF the
stream from mainland 10 mainland about nine
hundred yards. The current runs by the island
at moderately fast rate, and with the power OF
the three Mississippi. Missouri and Ohio
combined. The island Is near the southern, or
What might be termed the eastern, bank Of the
river, but that. at this point, the stream varies
from its southern course and turns abruptly to the
northwest, leaving this Island in the southern
angle Of the bend Il is about forty five miles,
by the course of the river, south of Columbus,
and about twenty-six miles from Hickman IL
Is near Obenviile.
Year: 1862

Inc trouble Is elsewhere. OnaSe mas more
horror Of seeing Treasury nutes below par than
of seeing soldiers killed. and therefore has held
back too much, l think. l dent believe at all
in that style of managing the Treasury. 1t de-
pends on the war, and it Is better to get ready
and beat the enemy by selling stocks at fifty per
cent. discount than wait to negotiate and lose a
battle have cot you splendid officer for your
Navy Department, and guns. He will be en-
route for you IN day or two, when he will be
posted up and call for what you want. YOuwill
have credit at the Navy Department when you
get him under you.


showed the President Bilings's letter, and
read him yours about Adams. He said that you
right IN saying that Adams was devoted to
his money bags. -.


Schuyler had already gone to Europe about
arms when wrote and teegra phed you, and your
letter IN reply was handed to Mr.. Seward to be
forwarded to HIM | suppose il would put him in
relation with Billings, which would bring about
your wishes. If | had known when you were
here what you communicated TO my father,
think from nv knowledge of Meigs, with your
indOrsement, could have turned the whole mat
ter over 10 him. At the same time you must not
expect too much of me in the Cabinet have,
as YOU know, very little influence and even now,
when the policy ! have advocated from the first
is icing inaugurated, il does not seem to brin Z
me aBy great power over the Administration.
This. can see. is partly my OWE fault. have
been too obstreperous. perhaps. in my opposition,
and men do not like those who have exposed their
mistakes beforehand and taunt them with them
afterward- The main difficulty is, however, with
Lincoln himself. He is OF the Whig school, and
that brings him naturally not only to incline to
the feeble policy Of Wings but to give his conf
de1ce TO such advisers. 1t costs great deal
OF labor 70 get anything done because Of the in
clination Of mind on the part Of the President or
les.dng members OF the Cabinet including Chase
who never voted Democrats ticket in his life.
But you have the people at your back. and am
dcing all can to cut red tape and get things
jene. / VIII be more civil and patient than
heretofore, and see if that won't work


Yours trulv NJ BtAu
Year: 1862

PAPER MADE OF INDIAN CORN HUsKs.-Com.
missioner Newton, Of the Agricultural Depart.
ment, has received specimen sheets of paper
made from Indian corn husks, which is very
substantial and of excellent quality. We have
no doubt Its use will become general, especially
when the price of ordinary paper is advancing
so rapidly.
Year: 1862

NEW DIRK, Oct. u.


The Associated Press of New York consists
OF seven newspaper establishments, the Jour
nal Of Commerce, Herald, Tribune, Times
World, Sun and Express. These papers hold
various political principles, as should be well
known to the Agents of the Associated Press
IN all parts of the country.


Complaints have recently been made that
telegraphic news and special dispatches relat-
ing to political meetings and elections have been
more or less tinged with political coloring, on
one side or another. 1t is the object OF this
notice to call the attention of all agents and
correspondents to the rules of the association,
which forbid any such dispatches to be sent
over the wires. They are instructed to send
news, and only news. Facts can always be
stated in words that are free from objection,
and it is especially important that no slang
phrases or political nck-names be used in dis
patches sent to the Associated Press. 1t is
the object of the association to receive news
which shall be acceptable to all the members,
without giving offence to any by the terms in
which it is conveyed.


The above is authorized by the Executive
Committee of the Associated Press
Year: 1862

New TELEGRAPH LINE.-WorkInen are
engaged in erecting new telegraph line for
the Independent Company between this city
and Boston. The poles are up between this
city and Scarboro. We understand that the
line will run along the old stage road between
here and Portsmouth, n. ii.
Year: 1862

sB-Mr. Rich, Of the Price Current. has
laid upon our table very neatly got up card,
entitled "The New Stamp Tax Law show
ing the different stamps TO be used for the
various purposes for which legal and other in
struments in writing are used 1t will be
found very convenient for the counting-room
Year: 1862

l-In another column will be found the
annual report Of the Martha Washington So
eiety. We commend it to the attention of our
readers. This society silently pursues its way
doing good by relieving the wants of the
afflicted, and therefore it should meet the ap-
probation of the public.
Year: 1862

EVERGREEN CEMETERY, WEsTBRooK-
There is, perhaps, no place within the suburb
an area of our city that possesses SO much real
attraction, or more general interest to the cit-
zens of Portland, as Evergreen Cemetery
spot that has become sacred to many heart,
as holding within its peaceful confines the
ashes of 'the dear departed" OF the thou
sands who have visited the cemetery the pres
ent season, we doubt if there could be found
person who has not felt large degree of
pride in witnessing the wonderful improve
ment that has been made throughout the EN-
closure by Mr.. Strayton, the Superintendent,
during the short space of time the grounds
have been opened as a burial place. The i'm
provements and changes that have been made
are almost magic. Mr.. Strayton has certainly
shown by his works that he is "the right man
In the right place" and the large corps of
workman that he has had employed during
the summer grading and beautifyng the
grounds is sufficient evidence that the owners
OF lots in the cemetery fully appreciate Mr..
Strayton's thorough knowledge in the art of
adorning and beautiiying public grounds.
Year: 1862

RALRoADs.-The blockade of the Potomac,
and the long dependence Of the resident and
temporary population of the national capital
upon one single track railroad, hs, naturally
attracted attention, In and out of Congress, 70
the importance Of multiplying the connections
between Washington and the North and West.
We want competing lines not merely for u
sake Of cheap fares and good service in time OF
peace, but 30 as to have more than one outlet
in times OF foreign or domestic war. Contnu.
Gus lines to Philadelphia and New York, u
shorter connection with Annapolis and di.
rect and independent connection at the Point Of
Rocks, or Harpers Ferry, with the line of
Western travel are all necessities for this city,
in every political and military aspect.
Year: 1862

CoMIsG SUMNER AT THE SoUrH.-Msuy per.
sons are inquiring what will our sick soldiers
do in the South during the coming summer
months. The surgeon general, more than a
month ago, presented to the Secretary Of War
plan for the removal OF the sick 10 North
srn climate, and asked and received permission
to visit pleasant locality which he had sug-
gested, iu order to inaugurste the proper mes-
sures 10 carry out his purpose.
Year: 1862

The democracy mustered in considerable force at Tam
many Hall last night hear the results Of tho election
aud to cheer loudly for tho successful candidates. At
ball. past eight the old wigwam was crowded in eyery
part but the proceedings tame and simple wi,hou'
the presence Of solitary leading speaker the MANI
festation OF a new political id0a.


The returns from the different districts in very
slowly, but whenever new appeared it drow forth
loud and enthusiastic applause from the audience every
part Of the house. There but few speakers IFe
sent. Captain Keller spoke fusnty for short time He
showed that the country was going 10 pieces and that
there was unanimny among the people. He concluded
with desires the return " peace and the unity OF the
old and undivided Union.
Year: 1862

II supposed that the headquarters OF tho Mozart
wing Of the democracy, which had much to do with
producing the nomination Of the successful candidates
for Comptroller and Corporation Counsel would be
last evening for the reception OF the and for
iolliHcaton over tire result. But for cause
otherprobably because they felt confident that Brennan
and Devsin would walk the course-they did not
assemble at their night but resolved wait
patiently the fu returns N the morning papers
Year: 1862

beapinr obIoquy on the Blacks which we sup


pose to be fashionable at the South. Southern
negro. hate, being based on Slavery is KEPT
within bounds; that of the North, being manly
a hypocrisy, or on imitation, is affected and
exaggerated to caricature. If JEFF. Davis and
gard could raise hundred thousand
negro volunteers, they would jump at the
chance, and their white followers would never
dream of murmurlng: that they do not largely
ipcrease their Black regiments is owing to the
fact that they know the instincts the hopes
and the antipathies of the negro race
all incline them to the Union side, and they care
not trust them with arms. They could raIse a
hundred thousand negro troops iorthwi.n
by offering freedom to all VINO "oui"
enlist; but, hard as it would De /"
arm. II would be harder still to dlsarm
them, and they know that q law resstless as
uayitation is gradually identifying the Union
cause with that of Universal Liberty, HAZE
emancipation az We may, to this complex
ion we must come of last, If we are
ever TO crush out the Shareholders ke-
beIlion. And whenever Negro regiments shall
be invited to fight for the Union on
the basis Of Liberty for All, they will
De forthcoming to any extent that may be
desired. Meantime, it is gross injustice to re-
proach-as The Ecening Journal virtually does
the Blacks for not striking for cause which
dsclaims all sympathy for their wrongs, all in
terest in their liberation, and spurns their ser
vices when offered. Give them fair chance,
and they will give their best efforts and their
lfe.bood 10 the defense of the Union.