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Year: 1862

A SAD CAsE.-Mrs. Sellers, residiag in the
house of Mr.. John Murphy on Smith Street,
was found yesterday, by some of the police, at
her residence, in state Of intoxication, while
three interesting children were suffering from
cold, having barely garments to cover their
nakedness, and no clothing on the bed The
husband of this woman is in the army, and
she draws three dollars a week from the city
for the support of herself and family. Last
week she received $50 from her husband, a
portion of which was expended for barrel of
-four, and another portion for rum. Her
money being all gone, she had began to barter
the -four for rum. The attention of the Ov-
erseers Of the Poor was called to the situation
of the woman and her children, and measures
were taken TO remove them to the aims house.
Year: 1862

We are delighted with the displays patriotism which
our exchanges continue to bring Us the evidences from oil


lief e tho soldiers anQ the soldiers families the rsad
to endure all OF privat0n aud loss when
cessary TO resist the the sudotabe spirit which
cries give up and which but eaergised by dsas
terall show I'll the and resolution OF popu
than when the upon first commenced. Let
these manifestations abound more and Our priva
tions may increaseet cheerful endurance keep full
pace The wants OF soldiers will be more numerous
and urgent that winter upon us-let every dwell
ing be workshop for their supply Our cities may be
eummoned--let fredericksburg be quoted for answer
They may be bombarded-et glorious vicksburg be the
aniinatng example.


Our soldiers in the field 1t is impossible to praise
much cherish highly 1t is Of their highest
merits that they not soldiers from their ovo OF war
and earn re bit from love Of country. Some OF the
most gentle ritcd and modest youths Of the land
among the bravest heroes OF the army They all long
for home aud It's Butt obedient to the voice Of
duty and the instincts Of maniiness and patriotism, they
are bravDg the hard hips and discomors Of soldiers
LIE and the pers of the terrible field of battle and they
that has drawn the praises Of the world and will prove
herit ae OF undying fame for their county.


foreign officer, who at the siege o, Lucknow, and
who has seen much Of lighting and OF lighting men says
that tho Con oderac soldiers the best in the world
Another who was at seoastopo SAYS hat nowhere but
efficiency Of veterans Surely, II any stimulus was
needed t. prompt towards soldiers those deeds winch
an aectopate pride inspires 1t Is abundantly fuAshed
In their noble spirit and In their prcemneDt fame
worthly won fl the most glorious Of causes


he soldier ia never forgotten The homo which he loves
loves him truly and dearly There is perhaps hour in
NJ day which he is not in the thoughts OF all those
whom he has lcit behind him. and whose prayers
stantly for his safe 1t win be day OF
mutual transport and joy when the battles all fought and
the gra d victory wOn the broken families shall b,
united and bask in the sunshine OF peace May the day
soon come


Meanwhile let us ALL In camp and in Council, In field
and at nresne, continue the display Of those qualities
which, under the blessing OF Providence have brought
safely 70 the present stage Of the We quoted
tcrday the following from a London paper:-"Never we
assert with the utmost confidence, there known
people 70 heroic, 80 brave, prudent no dsvoed Su
perativc praise! We must not fall below it We
must not prove unworthy Of IT, Rather let US. ny
deeds of virtuous herosm and manifestations Of pru
dent counses and pat lotto devotion, add additional
brightness 10 present fame Let each each


aud VII encourage all travel the rongh road whose
lsngth we do not know, but whose end is certain,
Year: 1862

No one having q majority new ballot was ordered Be


fore taking the Mr. white, OF Bbb, said he III


favor Of sending 10 the Confederate Senate who
would not be- opposed 70 the administration, and who
would support and sustain the in this trying
hour His FIRST choice ex Gov. johnson. man Of
unsurpassed abilities and but he had under
stood that he in favor OF the Conscripton law
and be could not vote for any who In favor
OF that law. He referred TO letter from Gov johnson
which he understood the representative from Baldwin
(Mr. Brscoel had aud in which his views defined.
He called the friends OF jackson and Johnson TO let
the General Assembly know how they stood on these
importrnt points.


Mr. Briscoe OF Baldwin, said the letter from Governor
Jhnson, which had been alluded TO- strictly private
lie had showed TO a very few persons, having the
least idea that II would be alluded TO publicly in any
manner and ho greatly regretted it. He said he knew
Governor hnson to be no seeker after Office that be
was acuaied by personal consideration of patriotism
which burned as brightly in his breast any MANS
but yet with this knowledge he mr. Brscoe) would
have voted for him unless he had known him TO be
In favor Of sustaining the admnslratfn TO the fullest
extent The prosecution Of the war; and could
not have voted for him or any other man who
would oppose the execution OF the Copscription
law Mr.. Briscoe therefore wrote to Governor John
and had received letter in reply, extract from
which he read, the purpcrt Of which that
be believed the Conscrpton law TO be unconstitutional
but since the Supreme Court had otherwise decided he
counseled acquiscence in its execution and further
seed most earnest and undivided support to the gov
ernmeDt and every thereof in the support OF
The war; till the stars and bars waived In triumph
the Confederate States.


Thar ayf hall of thopf ubioh oA fpl
Year: 1862

NELSON CREEK, Sept. 80, 1861.
DR.. J.C. YoUNG,-You will remember what a
poor wretched creature was when last saw you,
and the result has astonished me as well as my
friends Your invaluable prescription and excellent
advice have completely overcome ailments such as,
1t seems to me- never afflicted mortal before. new
er wrote letter with greater satisfaction than pen
this | shall remember you with gratitude as long
as live That you may live long to alleviate the
sufferngs of others you have mine is my earnest
prayer Please accept my heartfelt thanks that you
have brought this almost hopeless case to so happy
a termination. Yours truly,
Year: 1862

Late Professor of the University ofPennsylvania, of


CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
Private Medical Office and Hospital,


NO. 751 CLAY STREET.
Opposite the southwest corner of the Plaza,


SAN FRANCISCAN,
Year: 1862

We had a conversation yesterday with a
gentleman who left Buell's army at Bow
ling Green. He says the army was in su-
perb condition. After the railway trans
portatiOn with the North was cut of, the
troops subsisted on the country, and lived
well. They had abundance of beef cattle,
poultry gren corn, Sc, SC, and so far as
the subsistence question was concerned,
were not anxious about opening commune
cation with the North. Every officer and
man in the army was confident they could
and would whip Bragg if they could catch
him. 1t is a mistake to suppose that Buell.
has moved slowly. He has brought up his
troops with as great rapidity as possible,
consistent with the primary duty of keep
ing the army in good condition. General
Bragg got the start of him in his unexpect-
ed Northern march, and had thus for kept
ahead. CincHnita Com.
Year: 1862

RIeHT TO THE PoINT.-We hail with
satisfaction the statement that the Judi
ciary Committee, in Congress, preemp-
torily refuses to introduce any bill that
looks toward an interference with slavery
in the States. Who will be bold enough
to condemn subcommittee for step so
independently taken, with the provisions
of the Constitution before them? If the
government is not 10 be administered by
that sacred instrument, and in strict con-
formity with its principles, what is to be
the basis of such government
Year: 1862

EY- The Democratic State Conven-
ton is in session to-day, at Detroit. We
look for the report of its proceedings with
unusual interest. The most intense feel
ing of gratitude and hope pervado the
people in view of the action of this Con-
vention. A very large attendance may
be expected. Of the result we have no
doubt. 1t will be, in the end, a grand
and glorious victory of conservatism and
patriotism over sectionalism and ruin in
our State. 1t means that and nothing else.
Rejoice.
Year: 1862

properties Of the medicine direct themselves to
the organs Of secretion and by altering the cor
dltioll Of the stomach aad liver that tho staFchy
principle Of the food is not converted into sugar 70
lons as the system is under the influence OF the
Year: 1862

OPDYKE AND EMANCIpATIoN.-George Op. dyke is elected MAYor of NEW York; great triumph, indeed and still greater if the follow ing be true-a single selection from several columns of abuse which appear in New York Herald !" All those who desire that the Union army shall inscribe upon their banners the war cry of emancipation had better vote Opdyke for mayor; but such of our citizens as are anxious for a restoration of the Union will give Opdyke wide margin on election day and vote for some other man for mayor.'
Year: 1862

w The telegraph failed US completely
last night, both East and South. The
renders Of the TRIBUNE will, however,
find q largc amount Of interesting army
correspondence in this issue, which will
compensate in some degree for tue def
cheney Of news occasloaed by the Interrupt
ton Of the wires.
Year: 1862

ILLINOIS CoTroN FIELDs.-The Chicago
papers have devoted considerable space to
show that cotton can be cultivated to advan-
tage in that State. 1t is stated that nearly
the whole of the southern part of the State is
eminently adapted to the cultivation of that
staple, no less than eight to ten millions of
acres of which can be devoted to the purpose.
The Illinois Central Railroad Company are
now collecting large amounts of seed, and it
is believed that, if cotton remains above ten
or twelve cents per pound, Illinois, in five
years, will grow million bales per an
num-
Year: 1862

IT is stated that Secretaries Seward and
Chase. in reply to applications to that effect
from Illonois, have offered their aid in pro-
curing cotton seed from the vicinity of Port
Royal, for the use of the farmers of the
West
Year: 1862

TETE TO THEIR RANTECEbKNTS.


The Pro-Slavery Democracy have had a
secret caucus at the Capita, and true to their
procii7ities and antecedents, have resolved,
SC our dispatches Of last night inform Us,
10 stand by the divine institution. The in
famous Eallandigham was chairman Of the
committee On resolutions, and no better
clue to its composition and character need
be asked. These Democrats decide to op-
pose the Presidents Emancipation Mes
sage. They deem Slavery is IN danger, and
rally to its relief and support far more
promptly than any Of them to the aid
Of the Government against its enc
mics Va1landigham and his followers
have no hard words for the rebels, and are
full of sympathy for traitors but let man
stealing be endangered, and their zeal is
immense. The movement can count on
the support Of every seccssionist in the
North, and stands as the first foundation
Of a row of rotten piers for the contemp1a.
ted bridge Of compromise. We wish the
men Of this class were all in civil life. We
can imagine genen1 full sympathy with
them would exhibit no activity in tho field
in hunting down traitors, nor is the matter,
we are sorrY to say, left entirely to the in
agination.
Year: 1862

when plenty is smiling


around thy brigh, door,
Amid pleasure beguiling,
Oh, pity the poor.
The blessings God sends us
In basket snd store.
Are the riches he lsndsus


To sueeor the poor.
Each gif, of his kindness


Shall increase more and more,
Unless In our blindness


We turn from the poor.
To earth condesconding


Their gsrb he once wore,
And to him we are lending


When aiding the poor.
Earth's vanishing treasure
May thus be secure,
BY large hearted measure


OF love TO the poor.
Ia Heavens high journal


The record is sure,
Giving blessings eternal


To the friends of the poor.
Year: 1862

We know your friends are dear to you and
that you are 10th to part with them. But we,
too, have friends-"loved ones at home''-
whose hearts throb as fondly and tenderly for
us as yours does for your friends, friends
whose prayers continually echo around God s
great throne, imploring that we may return
safe; but we mus have help or we perish
Then let your friends go; encourage them to
go; and we can wind up this great rebellion
so thoroughly within the next six months that
it will never again enter into the heart of man
to rebel against the authority of as good
Government as we live under-a country of
which Howell Cobb, before his heart became
seasoned with rebellion, said, in 1851, in his
inaugural address to the people of Georgia
Ambition seeks no higher and nobler object
than the transmission to posterity of this in
estimable legacy: Aunion of sovereign States,
by a Constitution dispensing equal
ity and justice to all it's members-a Consti-
tuition conceived by the wisdom of the great
and good men of Revolutionary memory,-a
Union whose flag floats on every sea, is known
in every land, and is regarded throughout the
world as the emblem of Constitutional free
lom" For that Union forever


o. A. A. G.
Year: 1862

Nor BAD.-A Memphis correspondent of
the Missouri Republican suggests the follow
ing method Of carrying on the war In Arkan-
sas. 1t is pretty good mode, we think


sWhatever General undertakes to rid Ar
kansas of guerrillas ought to 60 to work like
sturdy farmer clearing land-shielding only
the good and destroying or banishing every
thing bad Let the work be done by counties,
and as thoroughly done as to require no after
going over. l would disarm the people, and
leave an animal in any mans possession that
was fit to ride upon guerrilla raid Ifa man
has fine horse, trade him a mule for it;
and so arrange the matter that no man shall
want for animals to do his work, though he
suffer for means to work assassination
Year: 1862

Hope writes the poetry of the boy, but
memory that Of the man. Man looks for
ward with suliles. bnt backward with sighs
Such is the wise providence Of God. The
cup of life is sweetest at the. brim, the favor
is impaired as we drink deeper, and the dregs
are made bitter that we may not struggle
when it is taken from our lips. el - -
Year: 1862

w The Courier wishes us to look over
our files and see if we were not in favor Of
mob law. We have done so, and the result
has been perfectly satisfactory. We find
there has been class of mean, sneaking Sc
cessionists in our midst-men who were too
cowardly to 60 South and enlist, and wishing
to accomplish all the GOOD, possible, for their
father t'Nick" and dear brother "Jeff," they
were in the habit of calling secret meetings
for consultation as to the best means of bring
ing about the desired result Well aware of
the danger likely to encircle them if they
committed any open act by which the author
tiles could claim them, they were very care
full, but their guilt was none the less great
They used every means considered safe to
discourage the Union cause. Every rumor Of
defeat was taken up and magnifed thous-
and times, and retaied to the faithful with
ill-concealed pleasure If young man was
disposed to enlist, they would do all in their
power to discourage him from so doing. The
perils and fatigues of camp life were pictured
out to him, always with the dark side. By
such means as these-injurious to our cause,
but of such nature, being, if we may be al
lowed the expression, crime unknown to
the laws-did they carry on their base de-
signs. There was, until very recently, no
way of reaching these gentry. We were,
therefore, in favor Of the appointment OF
committee to wait Oh all siiuil aect-sccnted
patriots with request 10 dry up;' failing
in which, sterner measures si4o;id be used.
The riots that occurred here q few days since,
had no parallel to this case. There aoas a
law by which nuisances might be abated, and
we were therefore opposed to the proceedings
in toto, having high reverence for the Soon
stitution, the Union, and the enforcement Of
the laws" Can you say as much, Judge
In consequence of this respect, we gave some
severe structures on the mob that had beer
engaged in them. Were it not for the late
order of the Secretary of War, by which these
sneaking polroons may be made amenable fo1
their cowardly words, we would still be II
favor of committee.
Year: 1862

Our MANUFACTURERS AND THE WAR.-War has
its benefits az well ss it's burdens. During the
past year all our manufactures with the ex-
ception of those Of which cotton is the raw
material, have increased and improved in an
unprecedented degree. Particularly in the in
vention and manufacture of weapons Of war is
this remarkable progress observable. Our pro-
hibitory tariff will still further develope our
manufactures by closing our markets against
European competition. We use very little
manufactured goods in this country which we
cannot make better and cheaper than Euro
peans, or do very well without. As our manu-
factures increase in number and improve in
method they will be greatly reduced in price.
The peculiarity of the genius Of this country is
not only to improve, but to cheaper every
thing In very few years, then, we shall
manufacture for the world, instead of relying,
as before, upon the manufacturers of France
and England Now is the time, then, for
European manufacturers to emigrate to this
country and take advantage of this free, fresh
field. They can bring their machinery with
them if they like, though we can supply them
with better machinery at the shortest notice.
If they prefer it, they can bring along their
operatives, also, without any fear of starvation
or scarcity. Thus there is no reason why an
English or French manufacturer could not have
his entire establishment in full operation here,
with the same workmen and machinery as in
the old country, within few weeks time after
he sets foot upon our shores. Rumors Of war
need not deter him, for the North is SO very
little affected by the war that stranger here
would suppose us to be at peace with our
selves and all the world, were it not for the re-
cruiting stations and the prospect Of draft.
Foreigners not naturalized are not drafted,
however, and so that would be no hindrance,
even II the war were not sure to be over before
many months. Therefore the European manu-
faoturers and their employees have their
choice: either to starve In England or France
or make fortunes in America.
Year: 1862

VOLUNTEERING FROM LARGE ESTABLISH
MENTs-PROvIslON FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES
In another column will be found document
which is calculated to do great good in the
way Of example just at the present time.
1t is an agreement signed by the COM
positors of the New YORK HERALD, binding
them to tax themselves to raise bounties to be
paid to- the unmarried men among them who
may enlist or be drafted, and to make a.weekly
allowance to the families of such Of their mar
ried mennbers ~ may be left unproyided for.
For the first Of these objects an assessment Of
two per cent week is to be made upon each
compositor's total earnings, the assessment to
be retained by the cashier every Saturday,
and to be paid by him over to the treasurer of
the fund-the first assessment and collection to
be made on Saturday, August %, and to be con-
tinued until the draft quota shall be filled. For
the fund for the relief Of the families of married
compositors who may enlist new assessment
Is to be made, commencing on the Saturday
after the draft and to be levied as follows
For one or two volunteers or conscrpts taken
from the list, one per cent; for three, four or
uVct NWO pei COuty AOA oAA oCNCA Vi Oikbt, uAA 90
per cent; for nine or ten, four per cent. Un-
married men having parents or relatives de-
pendent on them for support are to receive the
same proportionate amount az the families Of
married men; but in such cases the volunteer
is not to receive the bounty raised by the first
assessment.


The patriotic spirit evincsd by these arrange
ments reflects great credit on the compositors
of our establishment as body. And we have
to add another fact, which shows how little
they weigh their own interests against their duty
to the country. Long before any idea of raising
this fund was mooted nearly thirty of our
printers, all receiving from fifteen to ave and
twenty dollars week, volunteered into regi-
ments leaving the city, and have since been do
ing good service in the field. II is but due to
these gallant fellows that we should publish
their names, which we accordingly do, hoping
that the example thus set will have beneficial
influence on other establishments employing a
number of hands.


We must not omit to add that the above ar
rangements are confined exclusively to one de-
partment of the HERALD, 1t being matter Of
just pride among our compositors that they
are in position to make ample provision for
the families of such of their members as
may be taken away to the war. The
same feeling exists among our other
employees. Some of them have either
themselves, or in the persons Of their nearest
relatives, already contributed their quota to
the ranks Of our brave Union defenders. Should
the draft make further call upon them, we
will answer for it that they will neither seek
for substitutes nor allow the families of their
absent associates to look to other sources for
relief.
Year: 1862

THE NEGKO.-Hon. William A. Richardson (De-
mocrao of Illinois, recently made speech against
the existing Government OF the North, the Enamel
patton bills acts and proclamations, and the efforts
that are making to elevate the black man to an
equality with the whites in this country OF tie
negro he says;


In dealing with tne negro, cir, we must rememhe r
that we are dealing with a being possessing the
form and strength OF man, but the intellect of IL
child only. To turn him loose in the manhood of
hs physical strength in the maturity of his physi-
cal p;ssions but in the infancy Of his unnstructed
reason, would be TO raise up creature resembling
the splendid fctiCn oe recent romance the hero
of which constructs human FORM with all the cor
poral capabilities of man, and with the thews and
sinews Of giant; but being unable to impart to
The work Of his hands a perception of right and
wrong hc finds too late that he has only Great ed a
more than mortal power of doing mischief and
himself recos from the monster be has made


In conclusion, he says:


British statesmen oppose immediate aSiancipa-
tion upon the ground of expedience alone we'll
knowing that sudden aud unconditional enancpa-
ton would be destructive to both the negro and
white man. American statesmen should oppose it
not only upon that ground but also upon the ground
that the Constitution gives no power TO interfere
will. the domestic institutions of the several States
no such powes either in peace waI.