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Year: 1862

From the London Star, democrat organ,) Dec ii


Cheering indications are visible Of the ap
preaching triumph of the counsels Of moder
alton and good sense over promptings of an.
gry passions. 1t is true that some Of the
apostles Of war are still laboring with unaba-
ted energy to plunge England headlong into
fratricidal strife. But more thoughtful spirits
are awakening to the momeDtous gravity OF
the crisis, and voices of calm expostulation
are making themselves heard above the fierce
din of vindictive rage.


One Englishman wearing the garb Of a
minister of religion thought fit, while the
missive to which the Federal government
must respond is yet speeding its way across
the Atlantic, to pollute the sanctuary dedca-
ted ID the worship Of the God Of Peace by
open advocacy Of war. But great legitimate
as must be the indignation and disgust excl
ted by such an exhibition as that in which
our correspondents inform us the Rev. j.
Cookesley was the chief actor, last Sunday
at, st. Peters Hammersmith, we can afford
to treat it contempt, we'll satisfied that there
will be few imita,ors OF this gentlemen, who
would evidently be more in this place as a
ministrant at the Of Mars than as priest oi
tho church OF Christ. On the other hand,
two clergymen, each representative man in
in the religious world, have been nobly true
to their sacred mission. Last Sunday the
Rev. G. Fl. Spurgeon spoke boldly in repre-
hension Of the war fever which has cf late
been raging 90 fiercely; aud on Monday eve.
ming the Rev. Newman Hall delivered a lee.
turc on the same theme, equally remarkable
for the fervor Of its eloquence and the im-
preguable solidity Of its arguments. This is
q matter in which it especially behoves the
religious public TO be up and stirring, and that
without Delay. The grim fiend OF war still
hovers yer US, thirsting to hold bis hdcous
saturnalia, and to feast his eyes upon the spec
tace OF brothers dabLliug in each others
blood. There are moments when the course
of lis presence must be tolerated as our sole
means Of preservation from yet greater evils.
But we are not now struggling in such an
awful crisis. Our liberties are in no grevious
peril; our honor needs not for its salvation the
baptism Of blood. Already there are gladstone
tokens Of growing conviction that this is so.
The tempest lulls, and we welcome the pres.
ages of coming calm. Let the press aud
the pulpit do their duty, and England and
America may be saved from calamity the
bare possibility of which no thoughtful man
can contemplate withc ut thrill of horror.
Year: 1862

10 until their fear or the darkness has driven
them out.


This State, 80 far as We have advanced, is
either delightfully."- attractive as a farming
country, or romantic for its scenery. Many
Of cur men have expressed determination
without consideration, perhaps,-to make
Kentucky tkeir bone il they should outlive
the war. This universal attraction has sug-
gosted TO me the thought that in future much
Of the emigration that now flows to the West
would be turned to the South, and that Nor
tbern enterprise and thrift would do for this
slavery ridden portion of our country what
our conservative rulers may not be able, con-
To accomplish directly-destroy
slavery; not by underground railroads. or John
Brown raids, but by coming in and taking
possession Of the land and teaching, practical
ly, the lesson that free, paid labor is more
profitable than that of the bondsman. Then
will these plains bud and blossom as the rose,
and these hills aud valleys resouud with the
songs Of Freedom.


In giving expression to these thoughts, l
may appear visionary or enthusiastic. but no
observing man accompanying our army will
question the assertion that great change is
being wrought in the minds Of the Southern
people, the results of which it is impossible
now TO fully comprehend. UNION.
Year: 1862




| T.. s. FLAGSHIP HARTFORD ,
At Apeh off The ci,y q q . Sew u, Orleans,
To His HsnoT the Mayor and City Of H. y of New
| Conference.-The Forts St. Philip and Jackson
having surrendered, and all the military defences
oi se city being either capitulated or abandoned.
you are required as the sole representative of any
supposed authority in the city, to haul down and
suppress every ensign and symbol of government,
whether State or Confederate, except that of the
United States. am about to raise the flag of
the United States upon the Custom house and you
Will see that it is respected with all the civil power
OF the city.


have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
Fagodieer Western Gulf Blockadirg Sou .drou,
Immediately after this was received, the sad
news it conveyed was verified by the appearance
in our midst of the gallant men who SO faithfully
defended the forts.


All seemed to look upon this disaster as sealing
the fate OF the city, and those who ndulged hope
OF relief from abroad-no matter in what QUARTER
gave up in despair aud contemplated the stern re.
alities of the case.


After one of the most heroic defences on re.
cord-after having sustained continual lombard
ment, of nature almost unheard Of for seven
days and five nights, exhausted nature could do no
more and the heroic band had to surrender-but
not until they extracted from the enemy the most
favorable terms. They were allowed to march
out OF the forts with their side arms and i'm
mediately released on parole and brought up to
the city.


Truly Louisiana has the right to be proud of her
sons, for in this glorious defence they have set an
example of patriotism and tortitude which will live
in history forever. How sad to contemplate that,
if all her brave sons had been here to defend her.
she would not now be lying PROSTATE before
an enemy. If Beauregard had been entrusted
with what was gwen into other hands, we would
not to-day have had to chronicle the conquest of
his home by a foe he has beaten wherever he con.
fronted them.
Year: 1862

Amidst the excitements and humiliations of the
present moment, when proud people find them
selves powerless before an overwhelming force,
and are required by the stern realities of war to
admit an enemy into their city, we implore them
not to give themselves up to despair or to lose that
love and respect for law and order which has been
distinguishing feature in their character. The
Mayor and Council have done their duty as be.
came the representatives of great people, and it
now becomes the duty of that people not only to
sustain them but to sustain their own regulations
likewise


The words of our Chief Magistrate-he who
stood nobly at the helm of city in the hour of
her great trial-must not be falsifed the promises
he has made in our name must be kept, and the
responsibilities he has assumed for US must be made
as light burden as possible.


Every demonstration which has a tendency to
inaugurate violence and mob law should be
froWned down at the moment of its incipiencv,
The elders among our people should go out among
them and advise them against any conduct which
might have the effect of breaking the public peace
the dissolute and vicious should be curbed, ,,and
the weak-minded and excitabe should be calmed
and quieted.


Our people must remember that the eyes of the
world are upon them, aud that upon their conduct
during the next three or four days rests their
reputation. Let them not, in the name of all they
hold most dear, mar oil that they have done here
and on distant fields to make themselves glorious
and respectable


we We're addressing ourselves to a people
whose conduct was governed by any considera-
tions of fear for the safety of their persons and
property, we would remind them of the dangers
which might result from any violation of the pub
lie peace; but we know them too we'll to say any
thing on that head. We will only speak to their
honor and their self.respect.
Year: 1862

The EUROPEAN BR1GADE-We are gratifed to
learn that the public.spirited gentlemen composing
this Brigade, who have been protecting the homes
and property Of our citizens during the past four
days, yielding to the solicitations of a large mum.
Der of our most respectable citizens, have con-
sented to continue to perform this duty for few
days longer, although it had been their intention
to retire the moment the United States authorities
took possession of the city.


In thus continuing to perform so severe and dis
agreeable duty, these gentlemen are doing us
service which cannot be over estimated by all who
love order and desire that the fair fame of the city
may remain unsul)ied, and We hope that no man,
be he ever so much under the influence of the ex-
ctements of the day, will fail to bear it in mind.
Year: 1862

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss.
- At a session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, on Thursday the twenty seventh day
of February, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and sxty-two Present-Cliford Shanahan
Judge of Probate. In the matter of the estate of
Windsor Paine. deceased. On reading and filing
the petition duly verified, OF Elijah Osborn praying
for license to sell real estate of said deceased.


Thereupon 1t ordered, that Saturday, the
twelfth day of April next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate,
are required to appear at session of said Court,
then to be holden at the Probate Office. in
Cassapolis, and show cause, if any there be, why
the PRAYER of the petitioner should not be granted.


And it is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate,
of the pendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass for
four successive weeks previous to said day OF
hearing. G. C.SHANAHAN,


A true COPY. Judge of Probate.


February ~ 1852 mar6-46w4
Year: 1862

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-Countv of Cass-ss.
y At a session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate OF ce, in
Cassapolis, on Monday the third day of March,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
two. Present, Clifford Shanahan, Judge of Pro-
bate. In the matter of the estate of Jarius Hitch
cox, deceased. On reading and filing the petition
duly verified, of James III. Hitchcock, praying for
letters of Administration, on the estate of said
deceased.


Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
twenty ninth day of March instant, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at session of said court, then
to be holden at the Probate Office in Cassapolis,
and show cause, if any there be- why the prayer OF
the petitioner should not be granted.


And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
of the pendency Of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lshed in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County Of Cass, for
three successive weeks previous to said day oi
hearing. Z. SHANAHAN,


IA true copy] Judge of Probate.


March 8, 1862. nar6-46w3
Year: 1862

Never despair! If your motives are
right-if in the midst of errors. and
even evils of life into which an evil
heart may, when off your guard, have
betrayed you, you are still conscious of
good and true purposes toward all men,
If your aspirations are for the better
things of heaven, do not despair though
you cannot see star in the clouded
heavens, and no tracks on the ground
to show that feet had never passed that
way before. 1t happens to every one
at some period of his life, that he must
60 into the wilderness alone, and walk
in personal experience where none bat
the incarnate God has walked before.
But God knows the way, and if you
look to Him and press onward, He will
surely bring you out 10 safety. Oh,
do not then despair, no matter how
dark the night, how bewildering the
way, how high the mountain, walk
iorward-home may be just beyond at
the time you are in sorest doubt.


10 all, whether in lowest or highest
things, let the admonition come. Never
faint, never falter, never abandon your
self to weak fears. In difficulty, in
doubt, In danger, ever be on the alert,
hopeful and on-pressing; success, ac-
compllshnent, home are beyond-and
to gain, you must move forward-they
may be just beyond. Picture to your
mind those two lost children asleep i'm
the valley, while just over the next hill
tops their home-lights streaming from
every inviting window and if you are
tempted to give up like them, arouse
yourself, and climb the difficult noun
tain that lies across your way. 1t may
bring you to all you have striven for
through years. @
Year: 1862

If die first, dear love,


My mournful soul made free.
Shall sit in Heavens high portal,
To wait and watch for thee
Shall wait and watch for thee, love,
And thro' the deep dark space,
To peer, with human longings,
For thy full radiant face.
Mid all the stars of Heaven,


One only shall | see
The earth-star of my passion,


Half Heaven for holding thee
All Heaven for holding thee, love,
And brightest of all its spheres.
BY thy will illumined,


Or hallowed by thy tears.
If die first, dear love-


l feel that this shall be.
For Heaven will not be Heaven,
Until it's shared with thee
Until it's shared with thee. love.
I'll linger at the gate;
Or be thy guardian angel,


To teach thee how to wait
And when thy hour shall come,
And thro' the yielding night,
see thy happy spirit


Upsoaring, robed in light,
Mine shall go forth to meet thee,
And thro' the eternal door
Pass in with thee rejoicing,


Made one for ever more.
Year: 1862

intention to have the destruction Of the railroad
and the breaking up of communications, together
with inconvenencing by cutting OF supply OF coal
from Cumberland II is most likely that they had
sdered all these chances and schemes more less and
that the aggregate they induced them to writhe their
rattlesnake army.


The refugees who constantly arrive here tell some
doleful OF the suffering caused the enemy by the
frost and snow. As there nothing beyond the fact
that they do suffer intensely from cod so that there are
from six to twelve funerals day at Leesburg, out Of
900 men will add nothing further on this subject


The negroes sometimes in their efforts TO escape from
slavery, wade through the icy river the islands in 1t,
and crossing these to the margin Of the the
Maryland shore, white handkerchiefs incessanty
till they brought within lines. they generally
manage the gauntlet Of the rebel pickets night
they sometimes many hours the islands before
they are noticed and suffer intensely from cold hunger
and terror Hope alone sustains them. These pic
lures of affairs on the Potomac at the present time
Year: 1862

POINT or Rocks, Nd, Jan. 8, 1852
The Federal Troops the Qui ViueThe Enemy in Force


Katoetin Mountains--The Potomac Frozen Orer-Lirey
Times Erpeced by Our Troops-Matters at Ha,cock-TN


Force Of the Rebels the Upper Potomac-Despondeney
Among the Rebel Soldiry-Negro Refugees, dc.


For few days the troops here have been constant
" on the qii rire with the rebels The
enemy known TO have considerable force behind the
Katoctn Mountains, opposite the Point, and t is not
how thcy may make demonstration. Contrary
TO the general expectation the river frozen by the
steady fsoss OF the last four nights Men walk
with perfect safety and from the islands In the river
which our troops have pckeed and these islands
about midway the Potomac, the presumption is
natural that the between them and the Virginia shore
is strong enough support the passage Of infantry
To-day is very cold and 10 probable that the ice will
be thick tonight to AFFORD perfectly secure high
way between Maryland and Virginia. Even II is there
is every to believe that will have visits from
scouting parties Of the enemy the river 70 this sde
and that the compliments will be politely returned In
this there will be lively times among the troops
here they pant for their prey and "cager for the
fray There about four inches Of the ground
and the roads slippery to render travelling
ccedlngly difficult aud dangerous Several accidents have
already befallen mounted men in consequence, but
nothing Of any serious nature has yet happened in this
way. -,





the prelude the opening Of the winter campaign and
II would not be great matter Of surprise II the present
which the ground would not disappear till II
il considerably tinged with red. The interest In the
news from up the river has been very Intense at this
point since the OF the advance Of jackson TO the
railroad Hancock first announced The audacity
Of his summons General Lander has been the subject
OF much ridcue, and the manner In which he was oed
in the accomplishment OF anything serious after having
madc 80 formidable demonstration, is source OF
graduation. No doubt exists that his force
least 900 men, with from fifteen 10 twenty pieces Of
of act of tha
movement made by the rebels In the vicinity Of Hancock
have however, been already communicated to you by
telegr aph Some military believe that the object OF
the rebels maintain the Esprit du corps Of their
army by making some show Of active operations,
| as there is . good deal Of dependency among
the rebel troops, which the despotsm OF Jef.
Davis finds 1t impossible wholly TO conceal.
| others believe that their most probable design
was forces down the river by distractng
their attention. and thereby delay the winter campaign,
which they well know Is 70 sweep avalanche
against their "sacred soir few believe their whole
Year: 1862

The promotion Of Lieutenant Colonel Addison Farms
worth late Of the Thrtyeighh to the command Of this
regiment meets the appreciation Of all those who know
the worth and services Of this gallant officer For the
Of those who intend to join the regiment I'M
by number OF recruits and several old members, will
sail in the Baltic Saturday for Port Royal s. G. AL
ordered report at the Mercer House,
Year: 1862

SECOND REGIMENT, NEW YORK STATE


2us8 sglf MILITIA.


Lieutenant worral, Of this regiment, will send out a
squad Of recruits Saturday Tomorrow to tho reg
mcnt now at Pooesville Nd. Those who wish to join
this regiment must apply Recruits will be fully
uniformed before leaving the city Headquarters on East
Seventh street, near Third
Year: 1862

1t is interesting to read descriptions


of the sensation experienced by soldiers


in battle, and it is remarkable that near


ly all these descriptions agree in this
that after the first round or two, all fear
of danger is forgotten, and the brave sol
dicr thinks of nothing butkilling the en-
emy or putting him to fight. The fol-
lowing is a personal experience of
young soldier who fought at the battle
of Fair Oaks. We may state that it was
not written for publication, but We are
permitted to copy it from private let
ter to gentleman in this place:


"You might like to hear how one
feels going into fight | don't think
] can describe it very well, but l will do
the best I can. Well, our regiment
was laying about four miles back of the
advance. That day, we heard heavy
firing about dinner time, were soon or
dered under arms and shortly got orders
to start. We marched down the rail
road, and were double quicked nearly all
the way. tell you, felt very much
like giving out but stuck it out By
this time some Of the wounded were
beginning to come back, and still we
were double quicking. We soon got up
where we could see the shot and shell
lighting all around, and the musketry
seemed to be just at hand, We were
ordered to halt and load


It was just now [ commenced to think
about seeing fight. [ felt little seri-
Gus, must say, and would just as soon
not have been about, but still [ was de-
termined to stick it out come what would.
We were ordered forward, and soon the
shot and she'll were falling around us in
all directions. | felt little scary, but
proposed cheer, when Gems. Kearney
and Jameson came along, which was Civ
en- with will considering the circum-
stances. We are now about entering
the woods, close by the fallen timber,
which is full of rebels, and the balls are
whistling over our heads. We now en-
ter the fallen timber, The dead are ly-
ing all around pass them by unnoticed
feel perfectly cool are ordered to halt
and commence firing, felt little curious
the first few shots [ fired. Several of
our boys had been wounded. | now
commenced to take deliberate aim. and
several times, when my man fell, I'd give
a regular yell, as the boys say. I kept
banging away until my cartridges were
all done sixty rounds-and then went
back to where one of our boys was lying
dead, and another fellow and divided
his cartridges amongst us, and commenc-
ed operations again, when I got some
more out of the catridge-box of dead
Michigarer. During the fight, felt
just as cool as if | was at job of work.
The only time [ felt excited was when
we drove them out of the woods into a
clearing where one of Gen. Casey camps
was, and I could not get my gun loaded
half fast enough, but there was few of
them escaped anyhow. Inever thought
of danger, and had no sympathy what
ever until the next day when | saw some
awful sights. No one can have any idea
of what battle field looks like until he
sees one.-Er.
Year: 1862

HoRsEs.-The Secretary of the Yer
mont State Agricultural Society says on
this subject, in his annual report:


"The number of horses in Vermont be-
fore the breaking out Of the rebellion,
was about $4,000, since which nearly
10000 have been carried from the state
for army purposes. This immense levy
for horses has been made throughout the
entire country When it is considered
that comparatively few of these horses
will find their way back: that the num-
Der which will die of disease or become
unfit for service, is twenty times as great
as it would be, were they used for any
other kind of business; that to meet this
great want of the government, many which
have been thrown out of service by gen
eral prostration, have been brought up !;
it readily appears, that even during the
war, horses must advance in price and
at it's close, when business shall revive
and trade resume its former channels,
the demand for good horses must ex-
ceed the supply. Reasoning from these
premises, no more profitable labor can
be engaged in, than the production of
good business horses.