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Year: 1862

DoN'r UNDERsTAND IT.-That there
are many in our town who don't ap-
preciate daily newspaper is fact ev-
ident to us by their not subscribing for
it, and that thCro arc some who cheat
us of what VIC pay for is plain from the
fact that they read or hear read, news
which others subscribe tor-spunge up.
on others, and thus do us injustice
But woeay to ali who take the Daily
Bulletin that We shall, while publish.
ing give reliable news. That is one
characteristic Of yood newspaper -
Now, yesterday evening, report obtus
Gated the cxctablc minds Of u goodly
number We were coming up lato in
the evening from Salem, and all along
we heard that "they said' in town
that there was lighting going on at La.
ycrgne.


We asked il such was in an extra
from the Bulletin office. "No," but
such dispatch come to "Decherd."-
We told them to not believe it. And
now that report must 60 its round in
this county. Yesterday morning we
overlook boy who was telling at every
house that Bragg had Buell. prisoner,
and was in Louisville, &c., with 10000
other prisoners. We told them such
was nelrS to as, and we had no faith in
it. Now, we say to all who are liberal
enough TO give us one dollar per month,
that in tho Bulletin will be found the
latest, and most nliable information
We pay for the kilograms, receivethem
through q gentlomanly and efficient
operator at Decherd, and no one here
but himself and ourself knows what is
in those kilograms until we issue the
same in an extra, or in the paper.


Then look to tho Daily Bulletin, and
we promise to give you the news as
soon as possible, though it deprive US
or all our hands of a wink of sleep at
night. If there had been fighting 60
ing on at Lavergne the fact would have
reached the thirsty public much
sooner than they say could have brc ught
it; and sure we are that if it came by
tue ,cires it would have been known first
through our paper or an extra.
Year: 1862

Attention.-Many Of our subscribers
are in the habit Of coming to the Office
for their papers, while the carrier is
going his round. Thus, we lose pa
pes on each subscriber, and i'll these
times, when paper is high and scarce,
We feel the loss. Let every one have
a designated place to get his paper,
and always look for it there. Some
times the carrier may miss one or two
IN bis round; ifso, we will rectify it as
soon as discovered.
Year: 1862

War Department, Adutant Generals Office,


Washington, June 7, 1862.


The great number of officers absent from their
regiments without sufficient cause is serious
evil which calls for immediate correction. BY
paragraph III, General Regulations, the power
of commanding officers to grant leave of absence
ia limited to q "time OF peace" In time of war
leave of absence will only be granted by the
Secretary of War, except when the certi6cat,
of medical officer shall show, beyond doubt
that a change of location sis necessary to save
life, or prevent permanent disability" para
graph 1885, General Regulations.) In such case,
the Commander of an army, Department., or
District may grant not exceeding twenty days.
At the expiration Of that time, if the officer be
not able to travel, he must make application to
the Adjutant General of the Army for an extern
sion, accompanied by the certificate of a
medical officer of the army, in the usual
form, and that he is not able to travel. If it be
not practical to procure such certificate, in
consequence of there being noarmy physician in
the place where the officer resides, the certificate
of citizen physician, atested by cViImagis-
trate may be substituted.


All officers of the Regulars and volunteers,
except those on parole, now absent from duty
will be considered "absent without leaves
paragraph 1925, General Regulationsl unless
they are found at their posts within ffteeQ days
from the date of this order, or are anthoTHed
by orders from the Adjutant General to be
absent, which orders win in all cases bahased
on certificate as above described, and must be
exhibited to the paymaster before pay dAsAt is
made them. I'm


All invalid and wounded officers who are able
to travel although their disability may not have
been removed Paragraph 1877, General Regula-
tions) will repair, without delay-those from the
East to Annapolis, to report to the General Com
manding the camp of Instruction; those from the
West to report to the Commanding officers of
Camp Chase Ohio. At these points they will
remain until an examinging board may decide
adversely on their ability to return TO duty within
a reasonable time and orders may be given by
the President for their discharge. t


Their Excellencies the Governors of States are
requested to make known this order, aud to
contribute to its execution, as may be in their
power Mastering and Recruiting Oeicers are
directed to do the same. Extra copies of the
order will be furnished them for distribution.


Failure to comply with the above regulations
will be reported to the Adjutant General by
Regimental Commanders.


BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY or WAR;
l., THOMAS Adiutant General
Year: 1862

ONLY wish | saw people as eager to be
saved from hell as | once saw man to be
saved from drowning 1t was at yonder
ferry. Procrastination, the ruin of souls,
was almost his death. The time was up (;
the bell was wrung the gangway with
drawn; the boat in motion when, after
too many delays, he cane running along the
pier, and, deaf to the cries of warning, took
bold and desperate spring to catch our
bulwark. He caught it, but lost his hold /;
fell backward and went down instantly, en-
quilted in the roaring sea. Sucked out by
the succeeding wave, he rose to the surface
good way of. And, though it was a
blessed sight to see his head emerge from
the water, every eye was still anXiously
fixed on him. He hoated on his back, but
could not swim, and therefore must soon
perish. And he had perished, but that then
one bearing a life-buoy aloft in his hand,
came rushing down the pier at the top of
his speed. Anxiety was now wound up TO
the highest pitch. Shall he save him7 He
stops, and with the spray of the stormy
sea flying in his face takes aim; now he
bends like bow, and then, rising to the
spring, with heroulean arm he sends the
life-buoy spinning through the air, away
over the waves, TO the drowning man.
! What moment of suspense for him for
us, the on,lookersl Well thrown by man


and well directed by watehful Providence


il fell right over his sinking head. With
what JOY he caught ii How he laid hold
of it Never lover embraced lover witt


such eager, happy arms. Isaw him holding
on pulled from watery grave; and though
| Would God that poor sinners, that every
man ready to perish, laid hold as eagerly o


eternal life gave God thanks that h'
was saved, He might have been damned i
Year: 1862

IT is common mistake among farmers to
burn wood the same year it is cut. Two
cords of dry wood will give more heat than
than three cords in an unseasoned state.


When the moisture in the burning wood
is being eyaporated, it has the power of
taking up heat its own bulk is increased
one-iye-hundredth part for every degree of
heat added, and it travels up the chimney
or stove-pipe with the heat. If wood be
cut two years before its use, it will be
found much more economical all heat will
be radiated in the room, or at least very
much larger portion than when it is accom-
panied by moisture.


When under steam boilers, green wood
will not make steam, at least in the boiler,
for the heat is used in converting
ting the water of the wood itsolfinto steam ;
it passes through the flues into the chimney
without heating the boiler This is true
not only of wood, but also in degree of coal
especially pitummous coal, which, when
wet radiates but little heat, the majority
passing up the chimney. Even anthracite
coal is capable of holding some water. 1t
should always be carted on dry day and
placed under cover for winters use
WOrkiag Farmer. r... .... .. a...
Year: 1862

To he Loyal People Of Ohio;


A prompt and gallant response has been made
to the call for three months men. Over two
thousand have gone to the field and another
Regiment will soon be ready, leaving an ample
force (about two thousand for State guard duty.
But must advise you that neither of the FIVE
Regiments authorized to be raised for three
years, or during the war; is yet full. Recruiting
officers have been appointed in the several coun-
ties, and have now TO invite your hearty CO.
operation in filling up these Regiments, to secure
which, il is deemed necessary only to assure you
that our Government stands in immediate need Of
this force.


Arouse then, fellow citizens, and enable Ohio
to maintain her proud position in the good work
OF crushing out this unhoy rebellion.


DAVID TOD, Governor,
Year: 1862

We hope the following appeal from the Surgeon
General of the State will touch chord in the hearts
of our people. which will not to yibrate until
all our "sick and wounded" are well provided for.
The accounts we receive of the condition of our
brave soldiers enough to call forth the most
tive exertions of our people in their behalf Their
ragged haffed shoeess condition is the subject of
constant ridcule among the Yankees, and no benev-
olent heart can witness their suferings, and yet
their noble courage and endurance, without being
ready to help When "sick and wounded" the OBJ
legation becomes more imperious to relieve them
The reader will have some idea of the needy con-
dition of our brave the hospitals, by observ
ing in another article the statement made of the
few found at Warrenton, Va, by South Carolina
Chaplain.


What are our people doingp Last year their do
nations were crowded upon the army to surfeiting.
Much was then wasted and destroyed We warned
our people of this waste then, but now we hear of
but little doing. Let bestir ourselves, friends.
Winter is coming on, and their sufferings must be
intolerable if they are not relieved. We hope the
press of the State will stir this matter, and spread
DR.. Warren's appeal before the public:





Recent events have added largely to the list of sick
and wounded among the soldiers from North Carolina
In Richmond alone there than 2O0O from this
State under medical treatment, while Gordonsville,
WarrentOn and the banks of the Potomac it is mpos
sbe to ascertain their number though by universal
sent it is very large The necessities of these brave but
unfortunate men, demand of the citizens of the State the
most prompt and energetic efforts in their behalf and the
past history of people guarantee that this ap
peal will not be vain Let Relief Associations be formed
in eUery County that funds and stores of all descrp-
tons be Immediately and regularly collected for the
benefit of suffering soldiers. Let the fathers, the
mothers the wives and sisters of these poor unforunaes
give themselves to this noble work. without hesitation
delay and the blessings Of thousands will be their recon-
pense An agency for the distribution of supplies has al
ready been established in Richmond by the Governor Of
the State and another will be in successful operation
in this city, that all contributions from citizens will
reach their proper destination if forwarded to either place.
to the Of the undersigned Surely the people
Carolina will not falter in a work which appeals alike to
their humanity and their patriotism and in which those
who are dearest to them have so deep an interest.
EDWARD WARREN,
Surg Gen. of N. G.
Year: 1862

In our last issue we mentioned that we had
ceived letter complaining loudly of the manage
ment at the I'd N. G. Hospital at Petersburg, Va,
at the same time remarking that we had no knowl-
edge ourselves Of any of the parties concerned. By
some means we mad entirely forgotten, if we had
known, who has charge of that institution. The
letter in question does not mention the name of the
Surgeon whom we have since learned has charge of
it, but mentions another as most blamable, of whom
we had no knowledge.


Since the appearance of that article, we have re-
ceived a letter from a friend who has a thorough
knowledge of the management of that institution,
and who gives the most unqualified assurances
of its excellency and efficiency. 1t was only ne
cessary for our friend to have informed US that DR..
VIM. c. Warren, of Edenton, was in charge of that
Hospital to have satisfied US fully that it was in all
respects what the means in his power could make
it A more able physician, and more humane,
kind dhearted and polished gentleman than he, does
not belong to the profession in any State Had our
correspondent mentioned his name in connection
with that institution, should have wholly disre-
garded his complaints against it.


We received an article from high source for
publication, vindicating the management of this in
stitution, rather too late for this issue; but we
judge that after reading the above the author will
scarcely think it necessary to notice the matter fur
ther. If however, it is deemed necessary, our col
umns are at the service of all interested.
Year: 1862

Two 0FncEs--The Raleigh Standard expresses
the opinion that Is wrong for one man to hold the
Office OF Brigadier General IN the Confederate army
and also that of Adjutant General of North Caro-.
lima. Gen. Martin holds these two oficeA and the
Standard suggests that he ought to resign one.
We agree with the Standard exactly in this matter
No man should be allowed to hold two public offices,
and for that reason we disapproved of the election
Of Judges to our Convention some time ago and we
repeat that neither Judge nor any other person
should be permitted to hold two public Offices or
places at the same time. If Judge is not content
with his position, and is anxious or willing to fill
another, he ought to resign his Judgeship; and if
Gen. Martin is not satisfied with his position as Ad
jutant General he too ought to have resigned be-
fore accepting the post of Brigader General in the
Confederate army. There are plenty of capable
men, without burdening one man with two Offices
Charlotte Democrat.
Year: 1862

IREDELL ExpRERs-We submit to the people of
whom, perhaps read the E5prsss to decide between
the two, Drake and ourse which is the more truth
full The unprincipled course of Drake puts him be-
yond the pale of ordinary courtesy, and we have
therefore ordered the Erpress to be stricken from
our exchange list =
Year: 1862

The telegraph on Wednesday last brought the
mournfu intelligence of the fall of this noble young
man and excellent officer, in the battle of Sharps-
burg on Wednesday. 1t McNair was a native of
Robeson County, graduated at our University, and
at the time the war broke out, was an Engineer on
the Wilmington and Rutherford Railroad. He was
happily married about two and half years ago, to
high bearing as gentleman, ard his many virtues
endeared him much to his friends. As soldier, he
had few equals. Cool, courageous and determined
duty was his rule in life and at the cannons mouth
He fell leading his command company in the Sd
N c. Regiment, to victory or death. Severely in
deed has the blow fallen his dotng wife and friends
who mourn their sad bereavement. May He who
holds the winds in His hands be their support
Year: 1862

Tho affairs of the Southern Confederacy were
Dorpr more encouraging and hopeful than at the
.rosont time. If the President, and his Cabi-
net and the Congress, will keep a sharp eye
uDon the situation and will increase our force to its
-souste number, will provide efficiently for the
,obinu food, and health of the army, and make
,ba necessary arrangements for transportation, &c.
no confidently indulge the hope that Lincoln's back
-,u he broken before the close of the campaign.


The announcement that our entire force had re-
tired from Maryland after the fiery conflict at Sharps
brrr prouced most chilling effect upon the South.
ROt as the smoke and mist are being removed the
confdence of our people is reviving When all
the facts are brought to light all doubt of our sue
cpss will be removed, whatever differences may exist
:. to the policy of attempting to liberate Maryland
or Ofinvadng the North.


Its sby no means certain, indeed, it would ap
near an erroneous idea, that Gen. Lees movement
into Maryland was designed in the outset to invade
Pennsylvania only far feint to draw off from
Washington and Baltimore the large force of the en-
emy collected in that region. With our paucity of
numbers, cur small and inadequate means of trans
portation, scarcity of provisions and munitions OF
var, and the great distance it would throw our ar
nv from its base, with so formidable force in its
rar, the idea of forcing column into Pennsylvania
st this juncture for purposes of conquest would
seem to be impolitic. We conclude, therefore, the
real object of Gen. Lee was to obtain the rear of
Washington, cut off its resources by land, draw out
McClellau's troops for more easy defamation, in or
der that he might fall upon those Cities first and
make them an easy prey, and for the purpose of
testing fully the temper of the people of Maryland.
He can certainly have no design to press into the
North until those Cities are in our possession.


The capture and surrender of Harper's Ferry and
tn. battles of Middleton and Sharpsburg, have ma
teraly weakened Mcclellan, and Gen. Jackson's
overwhelming defeat of Burnside at Shepherdstown
since, has given the enemy foretaste of what he
may expect from that intrepid and resistless General


What is the real position of our army at present
is difficult to ascertain. Our losses have been heavy,
and the scarcity of provisions may have produced
temporary change in Gen. Lees plans, but we look
with certainty for glorious winding up of the win
ter campaign in Maryland.


There are, however indications of purpose on
the part Of the enemy to draw off the attention of
our forces from Maryland to another point 1t is
given out that the enemys gunboats are leaving the
neighbOrhood of Washington, and we should not be
surprised to hear of another movement upon Rich
nOnd or some other important point, with small
portion of McClelan's large force.


From Western Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee
We have the most cheering accounts. We are look
ing for stirring times from every part of our army
The reader will find our telegrsphic dispatches un-
Usually interesting and encouraging
Year: 1862

OURSELVES xas TEE NEW YEAR.-H is 6 gen. eral custom among newspaper people to say a good word for themselves and two for their read CTS, at the opening of the New Year. We take the occasion. .therefre, to thank everybody who has cheered and frightened our labor of the past year with their contributions and their cash, and hope we may be the recipients of similar favors during. this year, in even greatsr abundance. h return we have only to say that we shall still use our best endeavors to make this in the future as we are told it has been in the past-the lead. ing Coanty paper in Litchfeld County, aiming to attain, as near as we3can, to perfection.

 It is acknowledged by everybody that every body elss ought to take and upport local pa- per. Of course, everybody will take the best, and the one which gives the fullest items of To, cal interest. In this we can easily refer to our our~readers as to our own merits, and so prefer not to trumpet them ourselves. And so We hope all who are disposed will send in their subscrip tions promptly for the new year and those of our old subscriberswho feel disposed to recon. mend our journal to their neighbors, will be do- ing us favor, ani, ws hope, their neigbbor as well-and 50 make . HAPPY NEW YEAR all around
Year: 1862

Mn. EDITOR Fl noticed in your last number, something was said about a proper candidate for the office of State Controller. The friends of the present incumbent, would like very much to sec his name again associated with that oi our worthy Governor, on the State ticke:, at the coming election; honestly believing that it is worthy of place as near to his, as that which it now occupies. That he has discharged the duties of the office, which have increased ten fold within the past year, to the full satisfaction of every one, theree is sAsa doubt. And having become familiar with the duties of the office, would it not be for the interest of this State, that he should be again intrusted with it! His present position was not of his own seeking, but was accepted by him at the earnest solicitation of his friends, and what they now desire is tha, the voters in this State, should adopt that old maxim, of " letting well enough alone"

 waterttwn, Dec. 30, 1860. WATERFOWL.
Year: 1862

low groggery situated at the lower end of Lake "arramaug, near the upper village of New Preston, was totally destroyed by fire late last Thursday night The inmates were all asleep, and had q narrow escape from being burned to death, and probably would have been so, but for the exertions of young man by the name of Wright, who happened to discover the fire, and after good deal of effort, succeeded in waking the occupants up. Pretty much everything else was destroyed, including two dogs that were in the house. The proprietor's name we haven't learned, but we understand he was burnt out of of similar establishment in the fire in New Mil ford, last winter. The fire, it is said, may be some loss to the owners, but not much to the community.
Year: 1862




By reference to the report Of the Con-
gressiOnRl proceedings yesterday, it will
be observed that the bill to admit West
Virginia as an independent State passed
the House by the decisive vote Of96 to IS.
it bad previously passed the Senate, and
therefore now only requires the signature
of President Lincoln to become law.
This is the bill of Senator Wiley, and
contains provision inserted by him re-
quiring the new State, as condition of
It's admission toenact system Of gradual
emancipation. As the people of West
Virginia had previously signified their
approval of this condition, as well as of
the whole bill, there can be no doubt of
the contamination of the measure by the
formal acceptance of the bill by their
Legislature, which is now in session.


One of the most gratifying features
about this matter is the staunch manner
in which the Republican members of the
House stood up to the test Only very
these had previously been known from
what had occurred on other votes The
phanlanx of Republicans which seemed
so strong at the opening of the session,
grows stronger with eanh successive test
vote. West Virginia is the twentieth free
State, and the thirty-fifth Of the national
array of States. She has stood by us
Loyalty throughout the whole of the war
has contributed moro men, in proportion
to her population, than any of her sister
States, and well deserves the recognition
now accorded to her. The troublesome
neighbor which slaveholding cOnspirators
had inserted between Ohio and Pennsyl.
yania has been converted into a convenient
friend. The union between Fast and
West Virginia, always homogeneous and
unnatural is now solved finally, and the
western section enters upon q new and
brighter career, under the snspices OI
free Institutions. A Joyous welcome tc
West Virginia in these holiday times.
Year: 1862

AAEohA Gua WHgsuuk Opa1ENNH-I


In passing from under the municipal
control of Eastern Virginia, it is neither
the expectation nor desire of our people
to become the enemies Of the old State !
They will never forget that her history is
their histOry-that she Is 'sthe mother Of
States and statesmen"-that they share
in the achievements of her distinguished
sons nor will they ever cease 70 pray
that she may may again become honored,
great and-p0Werful among the States Of
the Union Separation is the way to
lasting and permanent peaca For the
last thirty years there has been q better
understanding between Virginia and
Massachusetts, than there has been be-
tween the Eastern and Western portions
Of Virginia herself. The antagohislic
interests Of the two sections are such that
they can never again be harhouiously
united under one State government.