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Year: 1863

| 1t is known to our readers that during the ses-


sions of the last Congress, its members, represent
| ing different political views with regard to the
spirit and manner in which the pending war should


be prosecuted, were in the habit of meeting from


time to time for the purpose of taking counsel with
| each other, and determining the line of conduct


they should pursue. These meetings were held alike


by the " Republicans /" and by the Democratic "


and " Union members of the House of Represen-


tativesthe results of their deliberations being
| orally announced at the time in series of rcso-
lutions which were published in our columns.
Inquiry having been made in the State of Ken
tucky respecting the tenor and language of the
resolutions adopted by the Conservative caucus"
correspondent in that State has requested us to
reproduce them for the information of our readers
in that quarter. We accordingly reprint to-day
the resolutions adopted at a meeting held by mem
bers of the House of Representatives on the 2Sth
of June last, and of which the patriotic and
venerable Mr. Crittenden was the chairman
We may add that it was understood at the time
that these resolutions were from the pen of that
eminent statesman, who, as the author of the
well-known resolution, adopted with such una
nimity by both Houses, defining the object of the
war, was properly selected to indite the declara-
tions which purport to have been conceived and
adopted in explanation and reafirmation of that
solution.


In republshing these resolutions it can hardly
be necessary for us to inform our readers that we
concurred in their general purport at the time
they were first promulgated, and, greatly as we re-
gret that the mutations of public opinion and the
drift of events have combined to divide the loyal
sentiment of the country which was once united
in its adhesion to the "Crittenden Resolution"
we can only repeat, in retrospect of the past
and in prospect of the future, that, according
to our Impressions, all the real or seeming de-
partures from the spirit and letter of that reso-
luton have resulted in damage to the national
cause. We know there are others, for whose in
teligence and candor we have the highest respect,
who do not concur with us in this view, and as
we ask for our own opinions the federation due
to the sincerity with which they are held, SO we
cheerfully concede to all that liberty which inde-
pendent and honest thought may rightfuy claim
when exercised upon topics that forbid indiffer-
ence by their tremendous issues and which per-
haps exclude the hope of unanimity by the difficulty
and complexity of the subjects involved in this
great discussion. No man holds his opinions with
more tenacity than the venerable statesman who
is the author of these resolutions, and yet none
more constantly exemplifes in his words and con-
duct that conciliatory demeanor which is at once
the offspring of charity and the bond of patriotism.
Year: 1863




JAMES G. wELLING, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.
The subscription price of this paper for year Two
DOLLARS, payable in advance.


reduction of 30 per cent (onefh of the full chargel
will be made any who shall order and pay for at
time, ten copies of the Weekly paper and reduction OF
2 per cent Cor oneourth of the full charge to any one
who will order and pay for, at tme twenty or more
copies.


No being kept for this paper will not be sent
to any unless paid for advance than
the time for which it is paid
Year: 1863

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC, JUNE 81.
The Army Of the Potomac is motion, and will soon be
to the front and north Of Baltimore The heavy rains have
made the roads bad that the necessarily
very slow
Year: 1863

During the long winter evenings, what
is more pleasant than to sit By your com
Portable fire, and have a map OF the living
world spread %, before you, iu the shape
Of good family newspaper ? Dear
render, did you ever pause moment to
think what world this would be. at the
present day, without o newspaper just
think of it. No newspaper NOT one in
the whole universe The very thought
brings up the spectral relics of the dark
ages, with all the horrors Of pagan bar
barism and blood No paper Unedu-
Gated man serviieiy bowing al the throne
of power, worshipWng the vain shadow of
a vainer substance, aud bIindly doing the
bidding Of earth's pollutors and mans
oppressors No law bot the despot's will
no ireedom-no safety but il Seridom
no peace but IN the grnvc--uo nothing
but in degradation. What man would be
without this this source of light-this
messenger of tru,h--this bulwark Of lib
erty, and guardian of human rights? OF
all the blessings our countrymen eniov,
the loss of this would leave the greatest
vacuum,


And this reminds us that there are
many of our good people who do net take
our paper, and some who take none at
all. All such We would advise take some
good paper-ours, if you please our
neighbours, if you choose-b both, if you
can---or, at any rate, take one. In no
other honest way can you invest SO small
a sum at SO great profit, and with SO
much satisfaction. Just try it. -Richmond
(Md Telegram.
Year: 1863

The Cincinnati Commercial, of the l4th
inst, a leading Republican paper, speaks
rs follows Of the Republican Senators:


The Republican members of the Senate
Of the United States are reported to be
again concerned about the Cabinet We
think at least nineteen out of twenty sane
persons in the loyal States would be glad
to hear that Senators had concluded to
mind their own business. There is quite
as little confidence in the Senate as in the
Cabinet If it be conceded that the Exc
cutive business Of the country has not
been done up iu workman manner,
we should like to know in what perticuar
the Legislative department has the advan,
tage. What has the Senate done that was
workmanlik or statesman, like? Ii the
party caucus of Senators know the
bitterness of the public contempt provoked
by their proceedings we think their decen!
sense of respect for the opinions of man.
kind would induce them to adjourn sane die.
Year: 1863

The NEW YORK WEEKLY TINES is a large an
elegantly printed quarto Sheet of eight pages forty
eight columns-Geyotedt to Politics Literature and Gen
era News, and intended to be the BES as well ,
CHEAPEST FAMILY NEWsPAPERiH the ates


Especial atten devoted to full urate snC
Trustworthy lel orts of the
Year: 1863

of important Legal and Criminal Trials, and Of what
ever may have special interest Tor the great body tine
community are full, prompt and reliable.


But whether in the enunciations OF opinions or The
statement Of facts the TIMES loses sight Of the
obligations Of public private morality never con.
ciiaes the udgmdnt taste Of the vicious but seeks
uniformly TO furnish reading properly admissible INTO
the Domestic Circle.
Year: 1863

light where there are no orders, and es-
pecially in an emergency where manifest
ly none could be given. r..


We do not by any means counsel an
invasion or transgression of orders, or
that mean spirit which would seek to ex-
alt ones self by disobedience Of orders,
which is constantly reaching out for i'm
punity of success but We do counsel
and hope to see more of the fire OF genius
in our subordinate commanders men
who take advantage of circumstances
which the Gener;ll-in- Chief conld not for
see, to win victory or avoid a defeat.
Such are the men whom history delights
to honor such are the men who gain
great battles, and save imperilled coun-
tries; bringing captive in their triumph,
ant train, peace, prosperity and national
glory.-A;my and Nary Jommd.
Year: 1863

A number of distinguished gentlemen.
says the telegraph, are now assembled in
solemn meeting in Rochester, New York
holding a consultation in regard TO the
next Presidential election. They appear to
be the "rossil remains" of all the defunct
political parties that have existed in this
country for the last quarter of a century
We think it is shame that these old pen-
tlemen," who, in years gone by, We're always
willing to make personal sacrifices for tbe
interest of their country, should be again
compelled to accept official station. They
want to establish a balance of power PARTY
Whatever may be the result of their delibe.
rations we do not apprehend it will
amount to much, as we are of the opinion
that there can be but two parties in the
next Presidential canyas-one for the total
crushing out of the rebellion, without any
parley or compromise with traitors in
arms and the other composed of copper
heads, with their peculiar system Of political
tactlcs. This go-between party will prove d
miserable abortion. 1t is a pity, however
that at juncture like the present in our
national affairs, these gentlemen have moi
sufficient patriotism to find more useful en-
ployment in aiding in the work of restoring
the Union, than Of assembling together
to resuscitate old, played out political par
ties, that certain old logies may be able tt
render themselves famous in history by run
ming for office.
Year: 1863

A story was current in New York a day
or two ago, to the effect that Gen. GrrMoRE
had fired long range gun shot across Morris
Island, into the city of Charleston and that
the shot did so much damage to the city
that Gen. Beauregard at once sent flag of
truce TO Gen. Gilmore in reference to the
matter. The long range gun shot story
had its intended effect it brought down the
price Of gold, but not the wicked city Of
Charleston.
Year: 1863

Battle !Goiag on.


Good news from Tennessee comes by way Of
Chattanooga. A battle, which was commenced
on Monday by reconnaissance in force, was
continued yesterday, with the most gratifying
results. The enemy, though resisting sturdiIy
the advance of OUT forces, have been driven
back. This comprises the pith Of the very
brief telegraphic announcement we have
received. The retirement Of the rebel army
in front of General Grant tells all that we
could wish Of the success Of Burnsids's re-
sistance to Longstreet. Though the telegraph
is 80 indefinite that we cannot make out whether
an advance OF General Thomas found the enc
my ready to retire on the slightest occasion,
or whether the previous retirement Of the enc
my led to the advance by General Thomas and
the occupation Of ground recently within the
enemy's lines, yet the news is sufficiently
clear and satisfactory upon the general fact
that the recent status is broken up.


If it shall prove that the force under Bragg
Is again really in retreat, we may assume
thence that the movement into East Tennessee
has disappointed its projectors, and we may
see in the column under Longstreet but little
else than . forlorn hope. It was evident q
great many days ago that the rebel army near
Chattanooga could not retain its position in
front of Grant il matters should remain as they
then were. An advance of the main force against
either Thomas or Hooker was certainly hope.
less, and it was well known that we had expect
ed an attempt in East Tennessee, and prepared
for it.
Year: 1863

Please publish the following structures
and answer the following interrogntories
forthe satisfaction of deluded and despond-
ing soldiers. Last August the people OF
West Virginia were called upon TO furnish
their quota of men for the suppression of
this hell born rebellion and never did
peaceful citizens respond with more alnc.
rity and enthusiasm than did the true loyal
men Of the western counties when the ap-
peal was made for help. Business of all
kinds was suspended, speakers went forth
blazing aud burning with eIoquence and
patriotism. The loyal men were assured
that the time for tampering with traitors
and treason was played out, that the time
had come for more rigorous measures
against tho enemies Of our Government
Governor PeirpOiut spoke at Warrington
on the Sd of August and said that all rebels
Year: 1863




The great excitement existing here in
consequence of the late battle at Freder-
lcKsourg has somewhat abated. It does
seem that in squally times like these that
one excitement treads close upon the heels
of another, for there is some excitement
nero relative to the extension of the stav
law. The people do not stop TO INQUIRE
what Gen. Burnside is going to do; whether
ne intends to recross the Rappahannock
and take 'that crest" but the inquiry is:
what IS the Wheeling Legislature going
to do With the stay law 2" "Will they not
extend it longer than the LIST day OF Feb.
ruary ~ "Will it not break up one half
OF the people If the law is not extended ?"
Indeed, this seems to be tho common tonic
OF the day among the people. The mass
OF the people here, so far as can ascer-
tain, are eager to have the stay law exten-
ded, mol for one month, bat during the war
There are certain classes who oppose tho
stay law, and are using every effort to de-
teat the bill. 1t is these classes that the
law effects the most Some oppose it on
these grounds, viz: That the people will
not pay their debts when they could
This IS only hobby they use to de-
feat the bill. 1t is the rich class that
have the most money ont, and they
1"N'S @ Az OtuetSS are aole to walt
There are other spectators who want
tue law repealed-they know the dis
tress that will follow. They then can buy
in poor mems property at less than half its
real Udtue. Honest men will pay their d debts
as fast as they cam all they need is the
hn'e. ! know of very few, if any, who have
taken advantage of their Indebtedness dur.
ing the present stay law. While the peo.
pie are straining every nerve to pay their
taxes, aud an erceSSive bounty TO aid in
crushing out this cursed rebsilion-at The
very ums when the people need stay law
most-a law which has conferred so much
benefit on the people at large-strange to
say, there are those among US who are
clamoring against its extension, by petition
or otherwise. Tue individual who, Sat this
critical juncture of affairs" rs williug'to see
SO much distress and suffering brought on
the country in order to crafty his own sell.
hsh ambition, is more selfish and dissipated
than the "miser who earths his treasure -
The people have an abiding confidence in
their Representatives or agents, who will
see and feel the wants of their constituents.
and relieve their wants by enacting laws
which will promote their welfare and se
cure their happiness. JUsTlcE


Arnettsville, Monongalia county, West
Va, January 7tb, 1868.
Year: 1863

General Sickles was serenaded at the Conti-
nentinal Hotel in Philadelphia on Saturday
evening, and subsequently addressed a crowd
Of citizens In the course of his remarks he
said:


1t has been said in Europe, and even in our
own country, that the North would bow in sub
mission and accept terms of peace without re-
establishing the national authority. rCry of
" Never, never. am one of those Americans
There the speaker raised his voice1 who believe
that the whole American continent will be
buried in the sea before that can be done
Tremendous cheers.1 l scorn all such men,
and contend that great duty devolves upon us
all, and this will be the result, the national au-
thority will be maintained and yindicated all
over the vast domain, whether Europe gives
any encouragement or not.


Let us go on, for we are competent TO finish
the work that Washington begun, and all good
men must fall into column, and take share in
it. [Great applause.l For one, shall do my
duty to my country as long as there is rebel
bearing arms against the government for am
enlisted for the war. Tremendous applause,


Although am now suffering some little in
convenience, owing TO a casualty that occurred
in recent battle, let me tell you and the world
that 1 am proud of that sacrifice TDeafenin0
cheers. No man who knows our country. who
can appreciate its grandeur, its beauty, its pow
er; no man who can comprehend how much
we have done, and how much we have to do,
can hesitate for moment what should be done,
for he must at last yindieate his own honor aud
his countrys' LGreat applRuse.1
Year: 1863

TIT FOR TAr.-When Sumter fell before the
rebel bombardment, this gleeful couplet was
sent North


With mortar, Paxhan, and petard,


We tender you our Beauregard.
The Union troops can now send to Gen. Beau
regard something like this


Wehope tender is no bore,


When we TO you send our Gilmore


Though sure no bOres were ever seen


To equal those of our Dahgren.
Year: 1863

The Democratic State Convention passed the
following resolutions unanimously. and they stand
as the creed OF the United Democracy OF Cali
formal


Resolved. That the Democracy Of the State Of
California are in favor OF an unaltcrable adher-
ence to the Constitution Of the United States
with all its guarantees of civil liberty unim-
paired.


Resolved. That we are in favor of the restora
ton and preservation of the whole American
Union: that we recognize to the fullest extent
the rg't and duty of the Government to resist
by every Constitutional mode rebellion or insur-
rection against its lawful supremacy; but we re-
cognize that right solely for the purpose OF restor
ing its constitutional authority, and for no other
purpose wha soever.


Res0ired. That it is the duty of the State of
California. rs Il member Of the Union to yield
obedience TO all constitutional acts of Congress
and the Federal Executive, and that any indivi-
dual, OF any party. who shall endeavor to ncte
insurrection or rebellion within her borders, or
dsaftection and discord among her people, is a
traitor to her best Interests.


Res0iued. That the aim and object Of the Demo-
cratic party is to preserve the Federal Union and
the ri ghts of the several States unimpuired; and
they hereby declare that they do not consider the
administrative usurpation of extraordinary and
dangerous powers not granted by the COnstltu-
ton the subvcrsion of the civil by the military
law in States not in insurrectiOn or rebellion
the arbitrary military arrest. Imprisonment. trial
and sentence of American citizens in such Sta cs
where civil law exists in full reign--the suppress
sion OF freedom OF speech and Of the press the
open and avoWed disregard OF State rights the
ii,naticnl attempt to place the negro on a social
and political equality with the white race and
the employment OF unusual test oaths-as calcu
lated to preserve or restore union of the several
States or perpetuate government deriving its
inst rom hn Epnt pI q OnN


Rcsoiced That we are opposed to all secret
political organizations and societies, as danger
ouS to the liberties of the people and destructive
to our republican form of Government.


ResoiUed That we claim and demand as inal-
ienable rights. freedom Of thought freedom of
peech. and Of the press. and further declare that
government agents shoud at all times be held to
IA strict accountability to tte people. and that all
errors of such agents should be liable to tull ard
free discussion for the purpose Of correction by
the ballot-boX.


ResoiUed. That we denounce and unqualtiedly
condrma the Emancipation Proclamation Of the
President of the United States as tending it to
protract indefinitely civil war; inc tie scryile in
surrection aud inevitably close the door forever
to a restoration of the union of these States.


ReSolced That we disapproye of all Congress
,onal laws tending to substitute paper currcn-
cy in California in place of our own metallic cir
cultting medium.


Re>0iyed, That the spirit and meaning Of the
Democratic Platform OF this State are compro-
missed in the words. The Constitution as it is
md the Union as it was"
Year: 1863

THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF AN OLD
NURsB-Mra WISsLows SOOTHING SYRUP is the prescrip-
of the best female physicians and in the
United States and has been usei for thirty with
falling safety and success by millions Of mothers and children
from tho feeble infant of week old to the adult 1t cor
scdty Of the stomach, relieves wind collie regulates
the bowels and gives rest health and comfort to mother and
child Twenty-Five cents bottle
Year: 1863

PRIZE MoNEr--ArrESrIoN, SAmoRs.-Our
patriotic Jack Tars, in numerous cases, after
earning . snug little share Of prize money in
the work Of capturing blockade runners, fall
into the jaws Of unscrupulous land sharks, and
are outragcously feeced by them. Now we
have q word Of advice for honest Jack, which
we hope he will not only act upon himself bat
do all he can to circulate among all hands in
the naval service. Jack, for instance, was
sailor serving on board the gunboat De Soto at
the time she captured this or that blockade
runner. Let him, then, send the facts, certified
by some ofiser Of the De Soto, to the Fourth
Auditor Of tho Treasury, at Washington, and
tbs Fourth Auditor will return to the appli-
cant q certificate Of the amount Of prize money
due to him, which, upon presentation to the
paymsster Of the DE Soto. will be paid without
any drawbacks. In other words, by this sim
pie proceeding Jack will steer clear Of the
land sharks and put ALI his prize money into
his own pocket.
Year: 1863

TEA IN RUSsIA.-The Russians attribute the
superiority of their tea to the fact that it is
sent overland from China, and does not get
spoiled by the sea air | should be inclined
10 think that the real reason is that it comes
from provinces in China near the Russian from
tier, where there is better article OF tea than
in the provinces from which comes the article
We use think, also, that they understand
infusinr the tea better than VIC do. They
drink it as soon as the boiling water is poured
on it, whilst we allow it TO stand until it
becomes as black as ones hat and rs bitter as
hops The gentlemen mostly drink their tea
in tRmbIers, without milk sometimes adding
slice Of lemon, whilst the ladies take it in
cups. with any amount of cream We were
afterward especially after travelling on the
Moscow and Mini railroads, surprised at the
large and constant use of this beverage at Gil
hours of the day and night, bet we very soon
became as large conSummers OF 1t rs the ma
tive Russians themselves Indeed, after o
night in She railway carriage, we found tuu.
bier Of tea in the early morning more exhilar-
rting than the " b!e5t shcrbct,n and more re-
frcshiug than even heck and soda-water. When
at St Petersburg, We sought Z small qnantity
of fine aamDle OF caravan tea, for which We
paid ut the rate Of thirtYoight shilings the
pound (about ten doll&rs), but OF course this
was one Of the fancy sorts, and not that which
is in common use, which costs about six shil-
lngs and sixpcnce the pound. At the shop
where we bought this tea we were informed
that they had some as high as seventy shillings
the pound. AS we were accompanied 10y
resident in the city who always dealt there, We
knew that VIC were not being vlctimized.-
Bemtley's Mscellany,
Year: 1863

DR.. EoBAcK's STOMACH BIrrERs.-Wc profess
to have more than superficial knowledge of the
healing art, and while we fully prepared to ad
nit that humbug is but another word for imposi
ton, and, therefore, do not allow any advertise
ment or notice to appear in our paper that has the
least tendency to corrupt the human mind, we are
always glad to recommend what we believe to be a
real boon to society, and having made an expert
mental use of DR.. Voback's Stomach Btters, we
bear our testimony to their real, genuine and very
beneficial use. DR.. RS btters far surpass any
preparation of the kind we have ever used; and we
urge all who need mild, safe, and most agreeable
tonic to Try this medicine at once. If you try it
once you will be sure to try it again. 1t is lust
the thing for the stomach in hot weather. Eaton
(0hio) Democrat, of May so, '6l.


See advertisement seS
Year: 1863

A CORRESPONDENT of the Cincinnati
Commercial gives a full account Of the
severe battle of Chicamauga, and adds
the following:


Night fell, and the battle of Chieamauga-
still u riddle, if We attempt to award victory
to either side-was over. We had Lost some
ground and guns, but we had terribly pun
ished the enemy. Our casualties for such
terrific fighting will not be found as heavy
as might be anticipated. The loss OF the
enemy must be fearful. Our artillery was
used with tremendous effect. rhe enemy
probably did not use half dozen batteries.
lie had told his men that this battle could
only be won by the bayonet, but the bay onet
has not won it yet.