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Year: 1864

Just now, (the Baltimore American
savs) when the attention Of the public
is drawn to the absolute necessity Of
curtailing the paper currency and there
by diminishing the excessive premium
on gold, it IS evident that the finances
must for time play q more conspicu-
Gus part in the changing drama than


the military masters Of the situation.
We are glad to find a wholesome feel
ing in regard to the importance Of taxa
ton gradually gaining prevalence,
and we rejoice to chronicle a disposi-
ton on the part Of the loyal members
Of Congress to respond 70 the hourly
increasing demand for legislation upon
= subject which IS staring them in the
face, and cannot be dismissed or evaded


While they are working out this great
problem, let the people ponder on an
item of statistics. In 1916 the popUla-
ton of Great Britain was nineteen
millions three hundred thousand The
estimated value Of property was ten
billions four hundred and fifty millions
Of dollars, and of annual production,
one billion SIX hundred millions of dol
lars. The population Of the loyal
States Is twenty-{our millions the
estimated value Of property thirteen
billions Of dollars, and OF annual pro
ductiou three billions five hundred
millions Of dollars. At the date re-
ferred to-the year succeeding Wa
terloo-the public debt Of Great


Britain was four billions two hundred
and ninety-nine millions eight hundred
and twenty-four thousand five hundred
and eighty eight dollars, and the annual
tax amounted to three hundred and
two millions seven hundred and ninety
two thousand four hundred and eighty
seven dollars. England, therefore with
I. a smaller income and Q smaller popula-
ton, has not only prospered since that
period, under what might seem a stag
gering burden, but has sustained several
costly wars, two Of which-the Opium


crusade in China and the Crimean
campaign-were enormously expensive
If England could stand such a pressure,
together with the superintendent
weight of landed aristocracy, why may
not we bear up under load Of debt
heavier than this war IS likely to i'm
pose, in view Of the amazing and in
calculablo growth Of our resources ?
When the reaction comes, in its own
good time, we shall witness such an
amount Of productive force, and such
an enlargement Of material prosperity,
that the debt will be a mere bagatelle
Let tho croakers crack this nut, and if
they find the kernel unsound. We VIII
admit that we are false prophets
Year: 1864




KEEP BUsY.-Men who have half O dozen
irons in the fire are 1t the ones tc go crazy.
It is the man of voluntary or compelled lels
ure who mopes. and pines, and thinks him
self into the madhouse or the grave. Motion
is in all Natures law. Action is mans sal
vation, physical and mental. And yet, nine
of ten are wis fully looking forward to the
covert hour when they shall have leisure to
do nothing or something, only if they feel
like 1.-THE very siren that has lured to death
many successful" man He only is truly
wise who lays himself out to work till hfe's
latest hour, and that is the man who lives
the longest, and will live to the most par-
pose.
Year: 1864

The peace movement now trumped ND Is only
for the purpose Of securing bargain that will
enable him and Brother Ben to he returned to
Congress-nothing more, nothing less. The
postponement Of the Chicago Convention until
he can get his peace party in trim and in q
position where be can drive favorable bargain
before tho candidate for the Presidency is
nominated Is one Of the frst moves in bis pro-
gramme. Failing In that he will then turn HE
attention to the factions and parties in this city,
with the idea Of bringing about sale Of his
peace scarecrows for o ssat In Congress for
another term.


With this condition of affairs Il ID al import
ant that the managers Of the Chicago Conven-
tioa turn not 10 The right nor 70 the left; pay NO
attention 10 tho appeals for postponemsns, but
move forward with ell speed possible and
nominate their ticket They must place before
the people man Of whose record there ID no
doubt lie must bs person committed BY
deeds to The suppression Of the rebellion and
the vindicaton Of the rigdts OF the constitution,
America and American laws and interests.
With suah . record success will attend tbsir
efforts, the peace faction will be demolished,
leaving only few psddling and trading peace
politicians here and thers 70 tell their fate, who
will only erist - . warning 70 oil future
psprants Of that stamp. The duty Of the
Chicago Convention Il plain snd straIghtfor-
ward. Let them follow that, and the dofeat
Of Old Abe-tbe utter rout Of his shoddy sup
portsrs--Is certain. The moment that they
vaver all n Loaf
Year: 1864

The Secretary Of War iG said to favor GEN.
Buffers proposition to place all rebel prisoners
In our hands on the same footing and under
the same treatment as our soldiers in their
hands. The President hss the proposition
under consideration.
Year: 1864

REORGANIZATION IN TENSESSgE.-Thc Union
Executive Committee in East Tennessee have
called State Convention 10 meet IN Nashville
on the 18th OF December, to form ticket to
be run for Constitutional Convention, the
prime object of which is TO declare Tennessee
a free State. Middle and West Tennessee arc
called upon 10 unite in the movement, and The
Governor IS 10 designate day ior tie election
by proclamation.
Year: 1864

AWFUL In quoting the beautiful poem of
The Snow" says the Flag the Marysville
Express assassinates the poet in a particularly
airocious manner When the poet spoke of
The snow as dancing flirting. skimming along"
the Express has it dancing. skirmishing
alone!' Alas for the poor poet When the
editor of the Express read proof" vision Of
she termination of his disoyal career probably
passed before his mind and be thought that
dancing, skirmishing alone" with the atmos
phere was the correct reading.
Year: 1864

This result the mittee and the public may well
be proud oe IL gives .l37 be credited our
next quota Congress and the War Department will
let us know what that Is. shows also how miseraby
we tailed when the draft was attempted, securing only
an excess, were when the Supervisors Committee
took hold the matter aud paid bountes to volunteers
And the same results will again happen. Let capital
lists come forward our loyal and loyal ieaguers
and subscribe TO the Comptroller So
volunteers and every be raised and the
front before the machinery be prepared drafting.
What has been doue can again be done.


ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TIE TIFrH MAINE


REGIMENT.


The above regiment arrived in this city yesterday
morning This is three years regiment whose Of
service has expired They have been in all the principal
actions OF the war; and direct from front OF re.
tersburg In their ranks while marchng through the city
yesterday they two rebel 1ags which cap
tured by them The regiment left for home last evening
by the New Haven railroad.
Year: 1864

A Fam QUEsToN.-Afphabet Barlow and
Judge Barnard, the owners Of the World, are
attacking Mr.. David Dudley Field under the
mantle Of Manton Marble. Would not Barlow
and Barnard have been glad to accept the fee
which Field took, if it had only been offered to
them!
Year: 1864

We bad every reason to expect from Grants
operations He forced empty politicians into
the places where soldiers were necessary and
be, with his blundering inooppetency, is oacs
more the malign influence that prevents our
success.


But what has hs, or the War Department or
any other department in the administration,
done to remedy the evil thus causedf Nothing.
While large part Of Johnstons army has got.
ten away from Sherman and is thrown forward
to Lee, Grant is left to fight on against this1n-
creased force, with the gallant army exhausted
by 80 many battles, and the War Department
folds its hands and looks on. Grant Ia in
position where he might efsctually cooperate
with the navy, and In which the navy could
give him great assistance. But the navy de-
cliues. The Navy Department is still presided
over by the same man who has kept it quietfor
three years, and it would be odd if he could not
keep 1t quiet little longer. And to that part
of our navy in the James river he has cOmmu-
nicated more than an ordinary proportion of
lethargy. There it lies and looks on--iron-
clads and all, double-enders and butt-enders,
OhASAo-ShA
channel lest it should be forced to fight And
while the Navy Department drowsily looks on,
and the War Department looks on, and General
Grant is brought to halt by the addition Of a
new army to the one In his trent, aud by the
consequent fact that he has not men enough to
60 on, Mr.. Chase is doing all that visionary
can to ruin the credit OF the country and put
our finances in as bad . position as those of the
rebellion are.


Even the convention that renominated Mr..
Lincoln was bitterly convinced of his inability
to put down the war with his present Cabinet;
and yet be sticks to it. Despite the opposition Of
his own party and of the whole people, he ad-
heres to that worst agglomeration Of imbecility
that ever pretended to govern country. And
now q new fact condemns it. General Grants
hard blows have failed of their full effect
through the Presidents banders and the crimi-
nal weakness and incapacity of his Cabinet.
Will he not now give the country some hope for
the future by calling new advisers to his assist
ance? Will he not remove these overtried in-
capables and put practical men in his Cabinet,
even at this eleventh hour?
Year: 1864

Rock CREEK. April G.


Mr.. EDITOR Good news at home for
the last week it has been storming We have
had one of the best snow storms of the season,
and we have now over two feet of solid com
pact snow lying here; up at Mikes diggings'
there are some four feet. Every one is busy
taking advantage of the water. At kimshew
the snow is about three feet deep. Although
We are about the same altitude, the latter place
is more bleak aud exposed, consequently they
have little more snow. There is quite Il
stampede into Kimshew. and times will be busy
aud lively there. l think the present snow
ought TO supply US with a months washing, at
the least. We all know that


The best laid plans of mice and men


Gang aft asee


Bat fer once Nature has either made mistake
or become eccentric. for month ago the snow
had all disappeared, vegetation had started
grass and some early flowers were peeping out
from their long winters sleep, and even some
foolish little birds had commenced to build their
nests-when, presto here we have good old
fashioned snow storm, and everything is
changed. Bat, as these sudden changes have
been for our benefit, we are thankful for them


was down below, lately and was glad to
see the Improvements being made in the
mountain roads. Among other improvements.
| might add Joe Willet has built good, sub
stantial house at Rock Spring where the weary
traveller can ind good accommodations joe
Is always at home, willing TO crack "goak
with any one that comes along. or dispense out
of his magic bottle forty drops OF any kind of
thing man calls for s.
Year: 1864

The Important advantages which belong TO the
Buckeye as Mower retained in the Reaper and
can be used as Mower or Reaper by attaching
the Platform and Reel. Though importing largely
of them We have been for the last two years unable
10 supply the increasing demand for them. They
are better adapted IN the wants Of
Year: 1864

Than any Combined Machine Tor sale. It will adapt
itsefto any surface of ground, will run lighter, and
deliver its grain easier and better than anv other
Reaper The Rakers seat is directly over the Axle
of the Machine, instead of being on the Platform,
where II adds greatly 10 the draught.
Year: 1864

The case Of the Pampero-thc suspected
Confederate steamer seized on The CIylc-has
been brought before the Court Of Sessions at
Edinburg. The information contains ninety
eight counts. The defendants plead that tho
information is untrue in fact, and bad in law:
Year: 1864

A DYING GovERSNESr.-fn I'm the Yankee
House of REPRESENTATIVES on Wednesday last
Mr. Voorhees, of Indiana said-


1t was, "a melancholy spectacle to behold
a free Government die Liberty once lost
has never in the history OF the world been
regained BY the same people. A republi-
can form of Government once overthrown has
domain Of human conduct, people once
possessed of liberty, with all the power IN
their own hands, ha3 surrendered these great
gifts ofEood at the command of usurper,
they have never afterwards proven themselves
worthy to regain their forfeited treasure. The
American Republic, he said. is dying, and he
proceeded to enumetate the causes which
are working its downfall, saying among other
things, that under the present Admnistra-
ton justice was no longer established, nor
the blessings of liberty secured to the citizen
No instance in all history could be found
where people claiming Christian civilization
has w'aged a war Of any kind against any foe.
in dumb ferocious silence without a word,
sign, or look in behalf of a peaceful sou-
ton, as long we have now been engaged
IN this cruel conflict


lie argued at length that negotiation now
opened would lead to a restoration of the
Union without further slaughter, and that
such course of craftsmanship was sanction
cd by enlightened precedent and especially
commanded by Divine law. But such a
course would not accomplish emancipation,
nor bind up Il central despotism; hence it was
not pursued by the party in'power.
Year: 1864

beamed in every countenance. Tears and
laughter followed each other in quick sue
oession. The great thronc moved and
swayed back and forth in the intensity Of
emotion, and shout after shout rent the
air.


A man might have exchanged an ordins-
ry Immortality to havo mado such speech
to such an audience. and been much tho
gamer.
Year: 1864

that she could be used as ram against
the Michigan; declared that he had a
sufficient force of men for his purpose,
and also intimated that he was supplied
with arms and ammunition. He had in
his possession very large and accurate
map of the harbor of Sandusky, on
which was marked the location of the
Michigan and the batteries He was par
ticularly anxious to ascertain whether he
would be compelled to open the matches
of his vessel in passing through the Wei
land canal if demand was made upon
him to do so.


Mayor Fargo at once telegraphed the
startling information he had received to
Captain Carter, of the Michigan, and to
the lake ports as far west as Detroit
He also consulted with a number of our
dock merchants. Captain Dobbins tele-
graphed to his agent at Port Colborne,
asking whether the Georgian was there !;
and if not, at what time she left, and for
what place; but he did not give an init
nation as to the object of the telegram.
The reply was, that the Georgian left
for Sarria at o'clock on Saturday eve
ming, after taking on board thirty cords
of wood. The agent also added, "there
was nothing particularly suspicious about
her ;" bat that the Pacific was to leave
the next morning, and would inquire
about her as she passed up. This proves
conclusively that doubts as to her mis-
sion were entertained by citizens of Port
COlborne.


Any attempt to ship at any one port a
sufficient number Of men. and the MUM
tons necessary for the accomplishment
of the piratical raid would undoubtedly
have attracted the attention of the Cana
dian authorities and resulted in the seiz-
ure of the boat. 1t is probable, there
fore, that Bates stopped at out-ofthe
way places on his way up and picked up
his fellow cut-throats ii small squads,
after which she took on wood enough to
last for quite a cruise.


John Allen, Captain Dobbins and 9TH
ers sent out tug on Saturday night to
patrol the bay and give warning by rocket
signals of the approach Of any suspicious
craft. Proper precautions will be con
tinued
Year: 1864

that mules drop dead daily in their
tracks The country around Atlanta,
and the vacant lots in the city, are fetid
with decaying horse and mule flesh. A
prisoner made the statement that it was
almost an impossibility to get mouthful
OF hay or oats, and their draught animals
were dying of starvation. He expressed
surprise at the splendid condition of our
horses.


Thus it will be seen that it is impossi-
bic for Sherman to make move OF any
moment and he is believed to be in a
desperate, condition. With no stock,
and no railroad transportation, he is
powerless, and all his efforts will be fu-
tile. Hood, on the other hand, has an
abundance of transportation and that OF
the choicest quality, while his army is
efficient, high spirited, and anxious to
engage the enemy:
Year: 1864

is positively closing
out his stock of Dry
Goods, and will sell
AT NEW YORK.


RATES,


for a short time, after
which the balance of
the goods will be
shipped to the New
York Market, where
they are selling at a
large percentage over
our present prices.


September 9th, 1854. d&wtf
Year: 1864

We confess to no little disgust at the hue and cry
which is raised after every disaster, for more men
If our reverses in most instances were attributable
N want of numbers, then the continued sacrifices
the people are called upon to make might be borne
with more composure; but when it every day be,
comes more obvious that they are the victims OF
persistent mismanagement, we can only look with
wonder and admiration at the patriotism OF coun
try which can endure such imposition without pub
licIy demonstrating with him to whom they have
entrusted the chief direction of affairs.


We are not among those, who in the language OF
the President, can look upon the sun and observe
only the spots, but when that sun is obscured by
cloud and rain and storm, we must be pardoned II
VIC 10 not appreciate the ap2oSiteneSs ot the Illus
traton. Mr.. Davis certainly places very high es-
tirn,te upon hinself if be would have Us look upon
him as the IN ,1if ;cnt luminary around which Inc
States of this ConfeGeracy revolre. He must par
don US if we insist upon viewing him as secoAda-
~ orb of the people whose errors are not only prop
er to be seen but pointed out and dcorrtcted--i0Ht
gOmery Adrertiser.
Year: 1864

We are panied to announce the decease of the
Hon. JouN II. DoNNELG, formerly of Newbern, which
took place his residence in this City on Saturday
morning last Judge Donnell had been in feeble
health for some time past, and his decline no
doubt accelerated by the condition of the country,
which had forced him from his home in New bern.


John R. Donneil elected by the General As,
semhy, when quite young man, Solicitor for the
LenOir judicial circuit; and he afterwards cleo
ted Judge of the Superior Courts of law and equi-
ty-both of which offices he filled with credit to
himself and to the State. For many years past he
I'D given his attention to his farm ard to the
agement Of his large estate. n many respects his
character affords fine model fer the imitation of
young men. He was studious and la6orious in
his youth, and methodcaI and attentive to all the
details of mis- business even when greatly advanced
in years but in addition to this and what is more
attractive and more valuable in human character,
he was Of inllexlble integrity, ofpure morals
just in his dealings modest and atta5le in his man.
nerS,-in word he enlightened Christian
gentleman and filed the measure of his duties a
member of society and as a citizen and patriot He
has survived many of his cotemporaries, who en-
tered with him on the theatre Of active life during
the war of 1912.


We trust that some pen better fitted for the task
than ours, will do justice to his public and private
character.
Year: 1864

We publish day the official vote by Counties
for Governor at the recent election in this State,
politely furnished US by the Secretary of State.


We shall make no further comment at present on
sufficient to say, we prove that the election
was mere farce, and that there is no freedom of
ballot in the State of North. Carolina We have
prepared statement of facts on the subject, based
on proofs both oral and written, which we have laid
away for future USE
Year: 1864

The State of Alabama seems to have given up
the contest Her Legislature was in session recent
ly for some twelve days, and adjourned without
doing anything for the defence OF the State or any
thing in aid of the Confederate cause The follow
ing message from Gov Watts is melancholy COM
mentary on the non action of the Legislature =


EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF ALA,


MONTGOMERY, OCT. 7tb, 1864
TO the General assembly of Alabama:


| have received, through your committee, the
announcement of your intention to adjourn to-day.
This announcement received with deep regret
The great object for which you were called togeth-
err in extraordinary session, has failed to be accom-
plished This failure may result in the most ca
lamtous consequences to the State. The State is
not properly defended. 1t is not in my power un-
der your present law to have it properly defended
1t was in your power to accomplish this desirable
end. Unfortunately, in my Judgment you have
Jailed to exercise this power.


have no further communication to make to you
now; but l trust that merciful God viii! protect
us and enable the tried and true men, already in
the military service, to our beloved State from
all impending dangers | hope, when you return
TO the regular session. the Giver of all good will
inspire you with the wisdom to devise and to do
what shall be best for the of cause, and
the establishment of our country's liberty.


7. H. WATTS,


Governor of Ala


1t is stated that this message produced aprOfornd
sensation. Some Of the members denounced it in
round terms, and it was proposed to return the OBJ
nOxiOus document to the Governor endorsed in
black envelope, significant of the wrath of the
House; but on calling the yeas and nays it was
found the House was without quorum, and so the
members dispersed.


Alabama was the third State to secede from the
Union. She is evidently now haltng between two
opinions Reconstruction resolutions were intro.
duced into this Legislature, discussed, and voted
down. Where and who are the traitors now p
North Carolina-the story State" as she is called
by many Southern hotheads-has sent one hun
dred and eighteen thousand conscrpts to the war; her
: junior reserves have volunteered to defend Rich
mond, and her HOms Guard is now under arms for
local service to spare the regulars for the de-
fence of Richmond; but Alabama, the home Of
Iancey and the hotbed of "peaceable secession, "
refuses even to require her militia and State officers
to defend her own soil
Year: 1864

r9-"Imbecility" is q very common
epithet applied BY the Copperhead press
to the Administration and its conduct of
the war. Now We should like to know If
the history of the present war or any
other war known to he annals of mau-
kind furnish such striking examples of
imbecility as have been exhibited 10 the
conduct and campaigns Of Gen. Mcclellan
and Gen. Steele. And yet those two
Generals with Fitz John Porter and Gen.
Franklin are the idols Of Copperhead ad-
m:ration, and alteration indeed.
Year: 1864

cE All the Representative bodies of
the Church which dare speak out at all
on the subject, have spoken recently in
most unmistakable terms against slavery,
and in favor of its early abolition through
ont the country