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Year: 1862

Union. They have nothing better to offer.
There IL no hope for the Union but in the
adoption Of the Republican policy for the
future management Of the war (the past
cannot be reca1led) and the displacement
Of the do-nething pro.s!avery Democratic
generals, who hare run the military ma-
chine, OF rather kept it from running.
Vote down these tory densgogues aud
call loudly on the President to place the
army in the command Of fighting generals.
In this way only can the Union be saved
Year: 1862

To Job Printers.-Stereotype Copies OF


the beautiful border OF the Carriers Years Address Of
the New York Herald ready for The border
consists OF twenty elegant portraits Of the proi
nent generals and n the restoration OF
Union and Is admirably adapted the OF Job
Price e25 Proof sheets Of the border 70 a who
ON
Year: 1862

We find extensive correspondence IN the
Virginia papers complaining bitterly OF the
abandonment of the North West by our
soldiery and urging vehemently upon
the war department at Richmond to send
aid to assist them in beating back the IanEss
thieves and robbers, and saveing their
eountry from disgrace and ruin.


It sickens the heart to read these mourn
f.l accounts and it is to be hoped, and we de-
voutly pray, that if this fine country, compri-
sing fourth of the area and third of the
White population of that old and hoEored Com
nnonwealth, is to be abandoned to the enemy
that the Government will at once notify the
honest inhabitants of the fact that they may
abondon their fated homes and come down
where they can enjoy the pleasures of civilized
society; for in that, hitherto, prosperous and
happy country, are to be found as wise and
patriotic men, as intelligent, frugal and chris
tain hearted matrons and as sprightly, inter
esting and lovely maidens as are to be found
anywhere in Gods creation, and it is a crying
shame that such people should be sacrificed to
tas gratifying of the wicked lusts OF
sach vile wretches as now infest and menace
that country.
Year: 1862

It appears from correspondents, writing to
Cincinnati paper, that the burnside expedi-
ton is fitting out for the waters of Eeastern
Virginia. What facilities the said correspon-
dent possesses to get the truth of the matter,
VIC do not know, but it seems to accord with
the statement made by party from the North
who passed through here several days since
That seemed to be his opinion, founded on
common rumor prevalent at the North, togeth-
er with the fact as reported that the vessels
comprising the fleet were of such a nature as
not to be prepared for long voyage.-Nor-
folk Day Book.
Year: 1862

nesday afternoon, we learn had been wounded
by shot in the back and died Thursday night.
He stated that the force which landed at Port
Royal ferry was but two thousand strong
We did not learn his name, but it was stated
that he was from Michigan. There had been
no further demonstration in this direction up
to Il o'clock Friday morning.


From passengers from White Point we learn
that all was quiet at that post, some Of the
enemys gunboats now and then make move
ment in that direction and have been throwing
few shells but doing very Iittle damage.
Year: 1862

From the Courier of the 4th we obtain the
following news from the coast:


The anxiety to hear yesterday from our
troops now directly facing the enemy at Port
Royal Ferry, was intense. ltappears now that
the report of renewal of the fight on Thurs
day was unfounded. The party who first at
tempted landing being driven to their gun
boats were afterwards reinforced and succeed
ed IN effecting a landing. Under cover OF their
gun boats they took possession of the ferry and
the battery erected at its head. The guns,
however, with the exception of one which was
accdently thrown from its carriage, and alter
wards spiked, were safely removed by our
troops A report from some of the pIckets
that the enemy were marching on the Comba-
hee road endeavorlng TO outHank our troops,
caused them to fall back about three miles and
take upa position out CT the reach OF the IRE
from the gunboats


Our pickets. we learn, extend as far as Gar
denis Corner and Bridge Church. The enemy
have commenced entrenching at the Ferry
Their gunboats, the most Of yesterday, were
engaged III shellng the woods and plantations
IN the neighborhood of Port Royal. Several
buildings at Pages Point in striking distance,
were riddled with shell. 1t Is believed that
these movements Of the enemy in running up
the small creeks and inlets with view OF
testing the most advantageous point to throw
a large attacking force upon the line of the
Savannah Rail Road. They will find it a
hard road to travel" however, should they
ever gain confidence enough to advance to
meet our troops on anything like an equality.
It may not be prudent to speak of the pre-
parations that have been made for their re-
ception, bat we feel assured that their move
ments will not be SO rapid nor so pleasant as
those which have been made upon an element
where no opposition could well be made to their
progress


The prisoner captured by our men on We'd
Year: 1862

ANOTHER RUMPEs.-We understand from a
gentlemen, who ought to know, that a stout
lfampass was kicked up at the Washington
Hotel night before last by some gentlemen
with drop in the eye, in which portion of
one side Of the house was knocked down and
other mischief done, but to what extent We
did not learn. These difficulties Will continue
to happen while bar rooms permitted
to he kept open at night. These institutions
had better be closed at once, from sun down to
sun up in The week, and all day on Sundays, or
it will soon became military necessity here,
as it has in many other places.


We are credibly informed that if a grog sell
Ter ventures to open his shop at Norfolk or
Portsmouth, after dark, he subjects his entire
stock to the mercy of the man who goes around
with an axe.
Year: 1862

MILLS FOR SALE IN CANADA wEsT-A STEAM
Nl Hrst MIL, with three OF stones and Circular saw
MIL They cost over 5000 The owner being engaged in
other business, TO help te trade OF village would seij
them To active business for near half of first cost
They nearly doing good business arc adva


Recusy situated at the Brsnchton station OF the Iuelnh
branch the Great Western Rals would take propev
for part Of the purchase money WI. ROSEBtRGII


Branchton, O. W.
Year: 1862

To keep ice tom windows, take an or
dinary paiDt-brush or sponge: and rub
over the glass Once or twice day little
alcohol and i, will keep the glass as free
from ice as in the middle Of summer, and
i, will also give polish as can be got il
any other way.
Year: 1862

AN EXCELLENT SADDLE HORSE FOR SALE
"A DARK bay long tall sylsn, perieety sound and
kind old l5 high broken 70 single and
double harness. and prompt STYLISH dlver In either Can
Be Dickels Riding School, thirteenth street. near
Year: 1862

An Ohio paper tells story Of couple
OF lovers whose union was objected 10
BY the young lady's father. While
Robert" was waiting for the cid man to
become reconciled, she accepted tempt
ing otier and was married, but in three
months her husband was killed by a
kick from horse. Robert waited ff-
teen months for decency's sake, and then
offered her his hand, but found that she
was already engaged in three months
she was married again, and in two years
her second husband died Of cholera.
Robert now thought he would only wait
year but al the end of that time he
received an invitation 10 her third we'd
ding she was about TO be married 10
her late husbands partner; and she was.
This husband was lost on a steamboat
she was saved, but before he had time
10 claim her she married the preseryer Of
her life. In her course Of a year or two
Robert came into her husbands store, in
time TO see him just crushed to death by
the fall Of a heavy cask, which he was
hoisting. Resolved 10 lose no time now,
he started for the lady's house but the
first clerk was ahead Of him. A toll
bridge was before thom. Robert paid
toll by the year the clerk had 10 stop 10
make change. Robert won the race AID
the widow, who az the end Of the year
which was reoently--gaye him her
hand, and with h the accumulated for
tunes Of four husbands, al Of whom
died rich
Year: 1862

AUBURN, Ogu. Dec II, 1862.


EDS. STATESMEN :-Hoary headed winter has
at last made its appearance in our midst, and
covered our hills and city with mantle of snow.
As yet, mere coat of whiting, but sufficient to
warn us of that which we may yet expect.


Mercantile business continues to be dull but
provisions are gradually on the rise, owing, per-
haps, to the threatening appearance of the wealth
er and the immense amount of merchandise ta-
ken from this place to Boise river mines.


News from Boise mines continues favorable.
Many men, and some families, are leaving here
daily en- route for the new Eldorado This morn
ing was shown a large specimen of gold bearing
quartz, by gentleman just in from Boise, which
he said he had taken from the cropings of ledge
in the vicinity of the new mines, in which gold
seems to be p!entfuly diffused


But little mining is being done here at present
owing to the cold weather and the scarcity of wa
ter Many miners that had good claims here
have followed after the general excitement to-
wards Boise, leaving a fine chance to the new
conner in this camp to get good claim, already
prepared for sucing out the gold.


1 beg in this letter the privilege Of renting
my thanks to you for kindness in sending me your
paper, which is always welcome visitor in this
community-ahording US the latest Atlantic news
and telling us of the welfare and progress of our
neighboring mining camps. CORRESPONDENT.
Year: 1862

A@AOooebSOs


The Presidents message appears on the out
side of to-day's issue. An extended review Of its
contents would be superhu6us and criticism up
on its style would be unjust, as it has evidently
been badly botched by the telegraph Though
the document is about what might have been ex-
pected from the President, and indicates firm
ness on his part to stand by the principles fore
shadowed by his emancipation proclamation, we
notice that while it is 'just the thing" for many
Of the professed administration journals of Cali
f0rnia, others are rather severe in their criti-
cisms. The former extol the "seeming frmness
and honesty of purpose evinced by the President
in regard to his emancipation proclamation" and
the latter not content with crticisng the docu-
ment itself "pitch into" the President for his
omissions. The Sacramento Union says, $50
much has been omitted which ought to have
been found in the message, that we are inclined
to believe that material portion of the document
has in some mysterious manner been overlooked at
some of the stations in crossing the continent ="
The San Francisco Bulletin contains a similar
criticism, and after thrust at the Presidents
compensation scheme, closes by saying, eve be-
leve this document will go down to posterity as
the most memorable of State papers, partly for
one original proposition, but chiefly for It's extra
ordinary omissions" We find nothing more in
the message either to commend or condemn than
in his former documents. His omission to say
anything in regard to the future use Of the army
and navy is but natural, and without advice upon
the subject, is only consistent with himself and
his title of "Honest Abe" Having heretofore
allowed himself to be swayed by few politicians
of the Greeley school in regard to the movements
and conduct of the army, it is but reasonable
that he should suppose "what has been will be !"
and knowing, too, that this must to great ex-
tent depend upon future developments, he is not
wrong in thus silently admitting that lie don't
kro1o nothing about ii. The candid reader vii!
find enough in the message both to criticiSe
and commend but all will join in what seems to
be the Presidents chief desire-the preservation
of the Union-whether they deem his policy
wise or not.
Year: 1862

The usury law passed at the late session
of the Oregon Legislature is having the eff
feet to induce money-lenders in that State
to invest their capital in real estate and
public improvements. Many are availing
themselves of the privileges of the Incor-
poration act passed at the same session and
are forming themselves into companies for
the construction of various kinds of pub
lie works. The effect of this law will not
be, as many supposed on its passage, to
drive capital from the State, but to advance
the State to the position in the scale of
improvement for which her many natural
resources and advantages so well beft her.
While Oregon has advanced in population
as fast as most new States, it cannot be de-
MED that she has always been behind in
tnat class of improvements which tend to
make State truly prosperous; and for the
reason that the high rs tes of interest which
money has heretofore comftianded there has
kept capitalists from investing in stocks
The interest on money offering a safer and
more remuneratiye income. The law,
which goes into effect on the 1st of Janu-
ary, provides that after that date moneys
cannot be loaned at higher rate than II
per cent per annum, and if higher figure
is charged the lender is liable to forfeit the
whole. We are told that it is the intention
of some of our Representatives to endeavor
to secure the passage of such a law for
Washington Territory during the present
session of the Legislature. 1t is to be
hoped that it will be done, and that it will
be followed by general incorporation law;
for, while it would perhaps CRATE harshly
upon the feelings of few Shylocks at first,
it could not seriously injure them in the
end, and would have decidedly healthful
bearing upon the interests of the people of
the Territory in general Washington is
in no respect inferior to Ofegon in regard
to openings for public Improvements, and
there are thousands of chances where in
vestments Of this kind might be made which
would insure to the capitalist lasting and
profitable income.
Year: 1862

during the coming winter, and that the body
should be called together as early as April.


Chicago, Dec. Fernando Wood, in speech
at New York, on Saturday last, said he had re-
ceived information and communicated it to the
Government, that under certain circumstances
the South were ready to return. He had said
that this came from leading statesmen-men of
position and influence in the Southern Confedera-
cy-who had expressed desire to return under
Democratic rule. The past should be forgotten
and the public debt on both sides provided for.
They were willing to let by-gones be by-gones, if
the North would, and let the Union once again
Year: 1862

SCARCITY OF GRAIN.-Nats and barley,
we are told, are already becoming scarce in
market, and now command the high price
of six cents per pound at wholesale. Fifty
tons of grain were lately shipped from Van
couver to Fort Walla Walle, to supply the
demand for food for animals at the post
The farmers of the valley are in measure
excusable for this scarcity, owing to the
long continued cold weather of last winter,
during which they were compelled to feed
most of their seed grain to their stock; but
they should see to it that a like scarcity
does not exist next season. With the nat
ural increase of our population and the
consequent large importations of stock,
there will be demand for all the grain
that the farmers now here can produce, and
at remunerative prices.
Year: 1862

SWEET PoTAToEs.-Mr. Philip Ritz has bro't
to this valley anumber of sweet potatoes for the
purpose of testing the climate here in regard to
their gtowths He intends to send to California
and the States for pantsin'the spring, and basing
his opinions upon the fact that corn and melons
produce so well here, together with the apparent
adaptation of the soil to their growth he feels no
doubt that they can be successfully raised.
Year: 1862

A IL persons having claims against the Pioneer
IN Restaurant are requested to present the same
on or before the 25th Instant, and those knowing
themselves indebted to said restaurant are requested
to make immediate payment
Year: 1862

ing, he bAs given sign Of disposition 70 prosecAs the
war Tor any other purpose than TO preserve tha govern
ms for the benefit Of the white race whose ancestors
ffsxned 1t.


Major General Haeck In personal appearance below
the medium height, straight, active and well formed,
and has brisk, energetic gas significant OF his rn and
decisive character His delicate and well formed,
his fcsShead AMPLE and his mouth BY devoid Of
humsr. His eye is Of saxsl color clear morning
star, and Of intense bsiancy when he looks at man
sesms - though he were going literally 70 read him
through and through No amount Of oily duplicity,
brazen sontsry, studied conosalmesk, could avail
anything bsfors that keen, penetrating glance II is an
eye 70 make all reguss trembs. and even honest men
look about them to be sure they have been up to
some mischief The profound and implicit confidence in
him Of al who have had dealings with him ia no mys-
tery after seeing what manner Of m IN be Ia.


Such his personal appearance, and he does business
on hand b impatient Of long stecies and cuts many an
ofcsr short In his verbal communication. He evidently
has his odd ways: fb puts oissn's drsss and walks
through the camp Lately hs helped tsamster out Of
the mud, then gave him lecture for not driving
CAREFULLY lie laughed heartily TO hear the wittcsms Of
teamstsr spen himself The high water In the river
made a slough all but impossible The tsamstsr had
aeundered through IT, awning reached the top Of the
bu and being In sighs OF headquarters relieved him





horses the roads, and lastly upon General Haeck for not
having the creek bridgsd The criticism just but
the General had already ordered the construction Of
BRIDGE and being acog, could enjoy the verbal
tion.


General Haleck IN the camp and in the Geld is hardly
the same person who might have been quietly Gid
ing from the Planters House 70 headquarters st.
He does not look whit military In appearance, but
looks, in his and rich though plain uniform, he
were In borrowed clothes. In truth, he bears most
striking resemblance to osaginous Methodist par
son dressed In regimentals, with wide, stifrimmsd
black felt hat sticking the back Of his head, at an
acute angle with the ground. His demeancr in front
his tent is very simple and businesslke No pomp,
unusual ceremony, ana lack Of order. When horse
back his Wesleyan character is and promi
nent. He neither looks like soldier, rides like one
nor does he carry the state Of major general in thu
neld but Is the impersonation OF the Of peace.


Independent Of his military capacity, Gen. Halleek
noted as able lawyer hs ~ the time Of his appoint
ment being the principal partner IN the law rm Of Hal
lsck, Billings Co., Of San Francisco. He left his lucra
tive business 70 take up in dssnesof the cause
the government Of the United States His clear criti
csms OF military blunders and his just appreciation
military excellence, mark him - rips, ready and prao
tcal thinker, and promise the best yssuts in action
whsrsver he ID pacsd As win doubt give good &C
count It himself and Of the enemy.
Year: 1862

the gray backs running through the streets to head us of, and yelling like Indians at the pros pect of making us their prey We could see too the flames and smoke rising from burning store-houses, and from the hospital, from which the sick and were rescued with great difficulty.

 On the whole, though the retreat was Q most disastrous one for our cause, and the loss of property immense, yet we have great cause for thankfulness and rejoicing that the army and supplies escaped so well as they did, and were not involved in 8 common ruin. General Banks has left with but handful of men, not over 4.ooo effective soldiers, including artillery and cavalry. He was overpowered by the over whelming forces of the enemy, but has proved himself an able General and |" fighting man" and there is not an officer or soldier in his con- mand, whose confidence in him has not been in- creased by his " "masterly retreat" The Fifth, too, did themselves great credit, standing their ground until ordered to retreat, and it was not their fault if they have no victory te inscribe upon their banner. We hope soon to cross the river, and have better luck in our next sncoun- ter with the enemy. ., nj .s,- D.
Year: 1862

DEsrIsTIcAI-A woman in Detroit forgot to taka out her false teeth when she went to bed, and swallowed the entire upper set in her sleep. The only inconvenience she has thus far expert euced is a terrible gnawing in the stomach!
Year: 1862

The Union Democracy generously surren-
dered, last year, every issue but that of main
tanning the Constitutional Government. The
Republicans steadily maintained their partizan
organization. Finding they were likely to be
beaten, their committee concluded to call a
Union convention, and they denounce every
one, as secessiouists, who does not respond to
their Republican call. When opposed by a
Union Democrat, they exclaim What are
you opposing Republicans for ; they are Union
men, If they are Union men, why do they
not act with the Union Democratic party,
which they acknowledge to be right They
remind US of the enraged parent that had
jerked his provoking son across his knee, and
was operating Oh the exposed portion Of the
urchin's person with great vehemence, when
the young one dug into the parental legs with
his yenomous little teeth. Blazes what re
you biting me for ?'' Well, dad, who begin
ned this ere war ?"
Year: 1862

TIE Republicans claim to be an Admins
tratiOn party. They are magnificent liars,
Their party has sought to change the policy Of
the Administration. ever since its policy was
declared by the adoption of the Critteuden
resolution. The President has publicly rebuk


ed the Republican party by three different
references to the Crittendea resolution, while
rejecting the Republican programme, viz: In
rebukiug Fremont, Phelps and Hunter. The
Republican clamor for Union party is made
with the hope of compelling the Government
to adopt the policy Of the Republican party
and should be opposed by every loyal and
patriotic citizen, who really desires to see the
American Government surmount the Difficult


ties now surrounding it. The Government is
combating Republicans as well as rebels, aud
so is the Union Democratic party. The duty
Of loyal and patriotic citizens is to strengthen
the Government by voting the Union Demo
cratic ticket The Republican position is
opposition 70 the policy Of the Government.
Year: 1862

The Mariposa Gazette says, somewhat
coarsely, but strongly:


" II appears to Us that no one but id
tool, except he be secesh. will hamper or ham,
string a common unity of Union feeling and
disposition regardless of party"


Very true The Democracy were the first
TO declare for al unconditional Union party.
Ut course, then, the Democracy are only op-
posed by i'd fools and by secesh. >
They might all be included in the first class.
however, as they make but one party, being
alike opposed to the only Union party in the
State.
Year: 1862

The editor of the Appeal says he loves
Democrats who are for the Union" He
would be entitled to belief if be voted the
Union Democratic ticket. Republicans who
are for the Union, will do so. Those who are
not, will vote the shoddy ticket headed by
SWEET, and assist il making Park Senator
aud Fremont President,
Year: 1862

The Appeal is guilty of inexcusable vulgar
ity in its reference to the action of the rebel
County Committee of Yuba. 1t is the second
time that the Appeal has made use of the
same expression. The Appeal ought to be
repudiated by decent people, and kicked out Of
every house claiming responsibility. Whatev-
er political committees may do, there is no
excuse for repetition of pointless libidiuous
vnlgarity. Only an abandoned publication
would thus insult an intelligent and respectable
public. Is the Appeal endeavoriug to deprave
the mind of the community, and to become, not
the glory, but the shame of liberty?