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Year: 1864

GROWING Civil AND C1v1Lrzpp.-On the
first advance of the Yankee army from Mem
phis, says the Mobile advertiser of the 18th i
is said that Gen. Forrest sent flag oftru:e to
ask upon what plan the war WAS to be waped
If the black flag was meant to be raised and
the Yankee battle cry was to be "Fort Pillow"
and mo Quarter" be had no objection to meet
the Yankee General on such an issue. but be
desired to know it beforehand.


The reply was that the Federal General had
given strict orders to. respect private property
on the march, and that lie preferred to conduct
the campaign on the hu1banc and civilized
principles of modern warfare. lie onlv re.
CURED that his negro soldiers, if captured
sfrould be treated as prisoners of war.


Thus Gen. Forrest has taught one Yankee
General the language of moderation and hu-
man'ty. he has done it by forcible deeds and
the terror Of his name '''


The Government journals of Paris announce
that the Mexican army is about to be reinforced
by two thousand picked men recruited in
Belgium by General Chapeler, formerly Di-
rector OF the Royal Military School at Brussels.
The organization of this corps ia begun and
the men will sail for Mexico in September It
does not clearly appear whether this auxiliary
force is to be under the orders of the French
commander or Of the Emperor of Mexico.
Year: 1864

A WAsHHdToN dispatch states that
there is a good prospect Of the passage
through the House of the constitutional
amendment to abolish slavery, Thisought
to be true. The democratic party has not
formally committed itself against this
measure; and If it had, party bonds have
been 80 far loosed by the failure of the par!
tyginz the presidential contest thatythe
democratic members of .Oongress should
feel at liberty to consult public opinion
and the general good in their action, with
little respect to former professions and
platforms. The party must certainly re-
organize on better basis before it can
have any chance of general success, and
the most Intelligent and liberal Of the par
ty in Congress have the power to dictate
the new basis of the party by their own
independent action. Now is their time,
and there is no better point for right
start than the constitutional abolition of
slavery; or, more exactly, to give the peO-
pie theopportunity to vote directly on that
question. Will the democratic congress +.
men make so great mistake as to tell the
people they shalt have no opportunity to
decide the great question, so long as they
can prevent it! The vote at the last ses'
siou was 95 for the amendment to &c
against it, and % not voting. 1t needs
but 81 more vote to carry it, and from
those who did not vote before and those
who will change their votes, it ought to be
possible to obtain this number. AT all
events the subject will give occasion for
interesting debategaud as there will be few
other contested questions, there should be
some sound and wholesome talk upon this.
Year: 1864




In the midst of most unprecedented
struggle for the life of the nation we pre-.
sent an extraordinary appearance OF pros
perity aud of progress. The arts and
sciences goes on continually. ToR casual
observer IL might seem that this was merely
transient aud of no stability, but We are
surely showing ourselves able to manage
the arts of fpeace aud war wiLh7great sue
cess, and although the great mind of the
nation is engaged in the momentous strug-
Ole for the maintenance of our national
principles, yet we still have time aud op
portunity for Rffairs of more peaceful
nature. 1t is, therefore, no wonder that
" Q are the observed of all observers by the
foreign powers, who see in evidence OF our
yet remaining power the spirit of energy
aud enterprise, and who even in our great
conflict for supremacy of the law would
not dare TO intervene in behalf of people
who have trHmpIed the rights of all ftee-
men in the dusv, and th0ugh tho aTistoo-
racy of Europe would, no doubt. gladly
see our power shsttered, yet the moral
force of public opinion even there will not
allow them to be the active instruments Of
our destruction, for some of their brightest
intellects have tAugh the great masses that
We are the hope 10 the end ell liberty
loving people aud that they should look
on this str0ggle as involving their inter
ests as we'll as our own, aud that our tri-
umph is their gain; and, as We said, we dc
not forget our noble Institutions which
exist amongst us and We are going on IN
the way of power aud knowledge contin-
ually, aud shall not stop short Of'the' e'grand
eoasummation of the great work OF liberty
and civilization.
Year: 1864

Counterfeit greenback twenties are in
circulation. Read this description and
look out for them: The green is OF a
lighter shade than on the genuine notes,
and the new engraving coarser. In the
centre of the bill the foot of the female
is not seen while in the genuine 1t Is
quite visible In the printing just below
the figure in the word "the' there is no
cross line in the II, while it is plain in
the genuine. 4sT
Year: 1864

shot and shell. The boys are all pretty
tired, and the most of them are taking
a good sleep, which begin to feel the
need of myself, and 1 think had better
bring this letter to close.


JOHN.
Year: 1864

DIR. LIGHTHILL will revisit COLUMBUS at
regular intervals according to the requirements of
the patients under his charge. The business in New
York does not suffer any interruption from this visit
as one of the firm is there in constant attendance
Year: 1864

for the home and family; and an abundance Of DR.
agraphs upon every topic of interest or Import
ance. The wide circulation already obtained by
this paper is an evidence of its popularity. and Of
its being adapted to the wants OF the people.
Year: 1864

Resolved That in the future as In the past will
adhere with answering fidelity to the Union under the
Constitution the only solid foundation OF strength,
security and happiness as people, and framework
government equally conducive to the welfare and pros
pery Of all the States both Northern and Southern.


Resolved, That this Convention does explicitly dec ire,
the Of the American people that after four
of failure 20 restore the Union by the experiment Of
during which, under the pretense of military necessity
power higher than the Constitution, the Constitution
itself has been sregarded in every psrt and public lib
erty aud private right alike trodden down. aud the ate
rial prosperity the country essentially impaired Justice
humanity, liberty and the public welfare demand that
immediate efforts be made for cessation OF hOStities
with view 10 AN ultimate convention OF the States,
other peaceabe means the end that at the earliest
practicable moment peace may be restored the basis
Of the Federal Union Of the States.


Resolved That the direct interference Of the military
authorities of the United States ia the recent elections
held in Keptucy Maryland, Missouri and Delaware was


shameful violation Of the Constitution. and repetition
OF such acts in the approaching election viii be held as
revolutionary and resisted with all the means and power
under control.


Resolved That the aim and object of the Democratic
party the Federal Union and the rights OF
the States unmpared and they hereby declare that they
consider that the administrative usurpaton of extraordi-
nary and dangerous powers not granted by the Conitu


on the subveron of the civil by military law In States
In insurrecon, the arbitrary military arrest. imprs
onmen trial and sentence of American citizens in States
where civil law exists in full force The suppression of


freedom Of speech and OF the press the denial OF the


right OF asylum the open and avowed disregard of State
rights the employment of unusual test oaths, and the
interference with and denial Of the right Of the people to



resorat of the Union and the perpetuation Of the


Government deriving its just powers from the consent OF
the governed.


Resolved That the shameful disregard Of the Admius-
traton it, duty in respect to fellow citizens wto
are, and long have been, prisoners OF war IN suf-
ferng condition. deserves the severest reprobaton
the score alike of public policy and common humanity


Resolved That the sympathy OF the Democratic party
l. heartily and earnestly extended TO the Soldey OF our
and sailors Of navy who and have been in
and sea, under the flag OF their country
and ia the event Of its attaining power they will receive
all the care protection and regard that the brave SOL
Year: 1864

In addition the very liberal interest the
for three years this privilege Of conversion is worth
about three per cent. annum, for the
1920 Bonds is not less than nine per cent. premium,
and before the the premium six per cent u s.
Stocks twenty per cent II will be seen that
the actual profit this loan the pre- rate
is not less than ten per cent per annum.
Year: 1864

The Secretary Of the Treasury gives notice that sub
serptons win be received for Coupon Treasury Notes
payable three years from Aug l5ih 1884, with semiaa-
nua interest the Of three -tenhs per
cent per annsmprneips and interest both to be paid
in lawful money


These notes will be convertible the option Of the
holder maturity six per cent gold bearing bonds
payable not less than FIVE than tx enty years
from their date, the Government may elect. They
Will be issued IN denominations Of ffty one hundred,
five hundred thousand, and FIVE thousand dollars
and all subscriptions must be for fifty dollars
multiple Of fifty dollars.


The notes viii be transmitted TO the free Of
transportation charges after the receipt Of the
origin dCericaes Of Deposit they be prepared.


As he notes draw interest from August Is, persons
maxim deposits subsequent to that date must pay the
interest accrued date date of deposit.


Part'e depositIng twenty-five thousand dollars and
upwards for these any time will be allowed
a commission Of one-quarter Of one per cent which
will be paid by the Treasury Department upon the
ceip of bill for the amount certified to by the officer
with whom the deposit was made. No deduction. for
commissions ,nust ha IN ade frorn Tho d.nostts
Year: 1864

~ A crusty old bachelor not liking way
his landlady's daughter had of spproprlAting
his hair oil, hlled his bottle with spAldlng's
glue the day before ball to which the girl was
invited, and she staid at home In consequence.
II was a lendIsh revenge
Year: 1864

or the six thousand contrabands at Aloxan-
dria in General slough's Department, all but
about two hundred are performing labor of
some kind sufficient 10 remunerate the Govern
ment either wholly or In pari for their support.
Year: 1864

President Lincoln was seronadsd by
Club of Psnnsylyanians, at Washington, on
the night after the election, and in response
to loud calls appeared and spoke as follows:


FaIEsDs AND FELLOW CITIZENS: Even
before. had been Informed by you that this
compliment was paid me by the citizens of
Pennsylvania friend = to me- had inferred
that you were Of that portion Of my country
men who think that the best intereste Of
the nation are to be subserved by the sup
port of the present Administration.


l. de pct pretend to osay that you whbthink
30 embrace all the patriotism and loyalty of
the county, bat do believe, and trust
without personal interest that the welfare
of the country 'doesrrequire that such sup
port and endorsement begiyen. earnestly
believe that the consequences OF this days
work, ifit be as you assume and as now
seems probable, will be oflasting advantage,
ifnot the very salvation of the country.
! III cannot at this hour say what has been
the result af, the election, but whatever it
may be, have no desire to modify this
opinion, that all who have labored to-day
in behalf of the Union organization have
wrought for the best interests of their country
and The world, not only for the present, but
for all future ages.


am thankful to God f9r the approval of
the people, hut while deeply gratifisd for this
mark oftheir confidence in me. if know my
heart. my gratitude is tiee from any taint of
personal triumph. [ do not impFgn tho
motives Of any ono opposed to me. 1t is
not a pleasure to me to triumph oyer any
one, but give thanks to the Almighty for
this evidence ofthe people,a reseiution to
stand by a free Govera;Ae1s anl tha rights
Of humanity. SSs..iSH
Year: 1864

CALM H0sSAEps.--An Iowa soldier
returned after an absence oil two years
and found his wife living with another
man 10 whom she had been married
somO months, representing 20 him that
she had never been married before, and
to those who knew her that her husband
was dead. The first aud second hus-
bands calmly talked the matter over,
and then left tho beautiful false one to
inveiglc another husband if che could,
Year: 1864

TRIAL TRIP.-The new side-wheel steamer
George Leary which has been lying at the Fulton Iron
Works for some months past receiving her machinery
having been completed made trial trip TO sea yester'
day She was intended by her owners for the Gulf Of
Mexico. but as the Government has made application
FOR her to transport troops there is probability Of her
being used for that purpose for the present Her great
speed aad large capacity qualify her for such service.
Year: 1864

TIE HUTcHIYsoSs give one of their musical
entertainments Brooklyn this evening, and another
in Cooper Institute tomorrow friday evening. Sing
ing to the popular apprehension and heart they have
already done noble work for Freedom and humanity,
and are destined cannot doubt to be missionaries
Of the gospel Of light and love to many thousands still
in the bondage Of Caste and Oppression. "hey are
sure, almost everywhere, Of large and enthusiastic
audiences.
Year: 1864

From the Richmond Sentinel, Jan. 12.


The year 1864, the filling of whose cir
Gle will form another stage in the march
of time, will also mark most interesting
and critical period in the fortunes of our
confederacy. To the timid the new born
year lowers gloomily. To the prudent
there appears cause for anxious solicitude;
while even heroism itself sees that the tug
of war, the crisis of the struggle, is upon
us, and that we must prepare ourselves
forthe tremendous shock As when the'
skirmishers are driven in and the distant
cannOnade is ended, two great armies rush
to the death grapple, and wrestle for VIC
tory, so now the progress of the war has
brought us to that final stage IN which
decisive blows are to he given and re-
ceived


We cannot contemplate the coming of
the next and fourth campaign of the pend
ing war without sOlicitude. We shall be
strongly pressed by the enemy. They are
making busy preparation. They are buy
ing mercenaries for the fight as men buy
sheep for the shambles. They are paying
bounties the half of which the world
never heard of before. They are spend
ing money with reckless profusion that
contrasts strangely with their native par
simony. The cupidity with which they
have ever sought their own advantage at
our expense is far transcribed by the
lavish desperation with which they sacri-
flee their wealth for our destruction.
American patriots of the better days were
accustomed to say, "Millions for defence,
not a cent for tribute" The maxim re-
mains to us alone. Our enemies have
altered it to read, millions for tyranny,
not cent for honor and justice"


Our enemies, too, will commence the
next campaign with :ome advantages of
position which they did not have in the be-
ginning of 1863. They will begin at Chat
tanooga, instead of Nashville at Vicks-
burg, instead of Memphis. They come
flushed also with wild hopes, and they are
animated with increased arrogance


1t will be incumbent upon us during the
current Year to call out all our resources,
and put forth all our strength. We must
make the most vigorous battle OF which
we are capable. Everything is at stake
property, honor, liberty, life itself; and
giant danger presses. The Philistines be
upon thee, Samson"


If we thus act our part the dangers
which menace us will all be averted. The
ship may be among the rocks and the
sound of the breakers may be heard, but
steady captain and brave united crew
shall bring her safely out of her peril.
Our real danger lies not in the martial
array the enemy may send against us, for
under the blessing of God we have already
shown ourselves able to withstand them;
but the point of anxious solicitude is, are
we all prepared and resolved to do our
whole duty?
Year: 1864

does sometimes seem that the time has
come when the rulers of the Southern Con-
federacy are about to take le We Of their
senses The wild projects proposed in Con-
gress are calculated TO shake the faith OF
those who never yet doubted the issue OF
the war Those whom the gods wish 70
destroy they first deprive of their reason
Is that the true Interpretation OF our lelgis-
lative insanity?


Let us hope still that Judgment has not
yet deserted her throne, and if every
fool must talk, even at this solemn time,
the wise and honest will decide the action
of Congress. If it may not be so, then
the days of the Southern Coptedcracy are
numbered. Politicians delude themselves
with defamation on this matter. National
action is guided by plain, tangible motives.
This people broke with the United States
because they saw their government EN-
barked on the sea of a, bitrary power.
They rose in defence OF certain iLstitu-
tions and laws their inheritence, which
neither they nor their ancestors have ever
teen willing to surrender for a mo-
menr. The movements Of parties and ex-
isting grievances were only incidental.
The States seeded because their liberties
would have been lost had they remained
in the Union. In defence of their inalien-
able rights the people have displayed en-
ergy and fortitude nearly unparalleled.
They will continue to struggle against all
odds SO long as they feel that they fight
for the cause-their own cause. But
when they lose the great motive, they will
not only refuse to fight for this new con-
cern, called contederacy, but will take the
frs. good opportunity to obtain at least ga
peace at any price"
Year: 1864

There Is not another man TO spare from
the farms or other industrial pursuits OF
the country, and a further draft on this
class will be fraught with the most disas-
trous consequences. If more men are
wanted in the line, let the thousands of
able-bodiet men alreadv in the pay of the
govefnmert hs placed there, and the
dropes ard m pr"''-c4rs who insult hon
est toll by their constant swagger, and
who have been shielded by the corruptions
of office-holders since the war commenced,
be gathered up and compelled to fight for
that liberty for which they ever profess to
be SO ready to pour out their precious
blood.


Congress, we fear, is disposed to run
into extremes, especially those members
whose States are largely or entirely in the
hands of the enemy. Fl this war is to be
fought out 10 the last man and the last
dollar, if we are really battling for inde-
pendence, we must husband our resources.
We must have men to fight, and we must
have something to feed on. Beware of
destroying the seed corn.


But, judging the future by the past, we
cannot say that we expect anything from
the present Congress. Its members seem
to have neither the patriotism or states
manship for the awful crisis with which
they have to deal.


The country rejoices that the end of the
present Congress is so near; and if there
was to be thorough change in the Cabi-
net and the Executive at the same time, it
would only terd to increase public conf
dence, for there can be but few intelligent
persons found now but will acknowledge
that the "six years term" established in
the formation of the government was a
blunder.
Year: 1864

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 22.-There was
a large meeting at the Capitol last night,
to consult on the restoration of civil gov
ernment in this State. Over 1000 per-
sons were in attendance Resolutions were
passed recognizing the authority of the
Federal government to secure republican
form of government in the rebellious States
by appointing Military Governors de-
nouncing slavery as an evil in itself, and as
the cause of the rebellion; advising the re-
organization of the State government by a
constitutional convention, composed of
delegates pledged to immediate and uni
versal emancipation and commencing the
integrity and fidelity of Gov. johnson, and
requesting him to call such convention.


A committee was appointed to select
delegates to the Southern Free State Con-
vention in Louisville.


Gov. johnson made speech of nearly
two hours length. The people, he said,
had right to amend their own constitu-
ton, for they are the source of power.
Who dared say that the convention should
not meet? Slavery has been the disturb
ing element which tried to put down the
government, and government should put
it down Immediately and forever. He
had unsheathed his sword for universal
| freedom, and thrown away the scabbard.
He wanted free white man government,
but his platform was broad enough for the
freedomSof bill, white and black. Let all
harness for she great battle for human
rights and justice to all, and defy the
negro aristocracy and slave-drivers. Our
victory is certain, for We seek the free
dom of whites as well as blacks. We
must restore the State government on
righteous principles, and defraud none of
their natural rights. Strike the fetters off
the slave, and let the oppressed go free.
Gradual emancipation was preposterors, for
it proposed to fit the slave for freedom by
prolonging his slavery No compromise
should be made with traitors till treason
is quieted down: Let truth triumph, peace
prevail, and slavery go down. Let US
strike for liberty and freedom. The altar
is erected, and he who will not come for
ward and worship is coward and slave.