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Year: 1862

Death of'a Butcher from Fly Bite
A butcher named Bell died at New Albany
under the following peculiar circumstances:
Some time during the afternoon he was en-
gagged in skinning COW, which had died
of some unknown disease While thus
engaged he was bitten on the arm by fly,
which had been feeding on the carcass.
The bite excited no attention at the time,
but soon began to swell and infame, and
became very painful. The swelling rapid
ly extended to all parts of the body, and
at an early hour on the third day after he
died in great agony
Year: 1862

Of other regiments write what | please
and when l please and just now l must say
something about the Second. 1t is a long
time since have given those boys favora-
BILE and genteel "hst." Since leaving Camp
Griffin they have thrown away very many of
their old clothes, lived on lighter diet, and by
virtue of stringent "orders" forgotten some
of their favorte frivolities. On ordinary oc-
casons they are not too proud to be happy,
and on extraordinary occasions they are not
too poor to be proud, and on all occasions
they are the SECOND VERMoNT-the largest
regiment in the army of the United States,
mustered into service with the regular COM
plement of men. mean by this-and if it
is not true the records of the War Depart
ment will correct the statement that if We
should have d general engagement to-day, or
tomorrow, or next day, the second Vermont
would put more muskets into the field than
any other regiment. Yes, l mean more than
this event mean that they would put more
man, or more soldier, into the field than any
other regiment, for SO picked is their rank
and file that, put them on the scale, and to-
day they will outweigh any regiment in the
service. You home folks need not urge
this matter at all. You may be as proud as
you please about it, for it is verify so. Be,
sides all this, they are the best natured men
in the field, and if it were not for a strong
post guard they would be the best neighbors
in the army; and if we ever get to Rich
mond shall expect to find them the best
sappers and miners, finders and reachers, III
the cor quered city.-J''ar correspondent 0,
the Freeman.
Year: 1862

CANADA LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.-A re-
cent editorial article in the London Times in,
forms the people of Canada that they must
defend themselves from American invasion
as England cannot do it. The Times says
ut is not in our power to send forth from thi.
little island military force sutficientto defend
the frontier of Canada against the numerous
armies which have learnt arms and discipline
in the great school of the present civil war.
And: "Should the colony wish to put an enc
to it (the connecticut We would never draw
the sword to defend it, and, if Canada will no
fight to protect its independence from foreigl
invasion, neither will England"
Year: 1862

notes, and selling tcm FOR gold bills England, which
b the Same in e6oct geld and, connected with this
policy and 70 prevent paper nsy imitation, the 60
vernment should allow the people Of both sections o the
not less than one thousand dollars Treasury notes. and
receive for them twenty thirty bonds the ne-
rest on which sheuld be paid half yearly gold and tho
coupons OF such bonds should be receivable at all times
at the custom houses when within ninety days Of being
due. Many parties now in rebellion, ~ they received
federal money would invest in these bonds to conceal
their wealth, to prevent its being cenHscated propose
the interest would be paid In god these bonds should
bear nye cent interest which would make them equal
investment for income other securities paying
These bonds should be free from taxation, and
government should at once institute export tax
gold OF Ut least three per cent The adoption OF such
policy would tend to keep down the premium on gold, ,
great depreciation.


The government in adopting this plan would i am we'll
aware encounter less difficulties which could
remedied as experience presented them OF 60
the dealing in these articles except through the channels
instituted by order of the Treasury and, OF course,
scang all commodities in the hands OF persons violating
transcsndng egazed trade. should also recommend
the government using the national marine and the army
in fnrtherance Of this end, by actually taxing board
gunboats and vessels OF these products and pro-
tecng them till they could be transferred with safety to
other OF transportation which should be done as
safe and practical TO give employment 10 regular
channels Of trade and where could be done without
injury TO the SERVICE the army wagon trains should also
be employed TO bring them out Of the country to water
and railroads. The divisions Of the army ope
rating in tho cotton country should also be charged as
ar practically with tho rtherancc Of the enterprise
All these commodities to be cleared and certified 10 at
the nearest custom house 70 the place OF shipment.


All Of which is respectfully submitted to the honorable
Secretary Of the Treasury, by yours, &c.


N. W. wETMORE, Of Nashville, Tenn.
Year: 1862

Troops Sent 20 the Field Since the 18th


OF August.


TFrom the Albany Journal, Oct. 25.1


The following table furnishes gratifying evidence OF the
zeal, patriotism loyalty Of the administration and
people Of the stats Of New York. No other state pre-
sent nober record.


portion Of these troops In the series Of battles
between Frederick and Antieam at the latter were
efcialy commended for their efficient bravery


New York has on three occasions rendered such
prompt and effective elicit the Compliments
and thanks Of the military and administrative authorities
al Washington viz-On the outbreak Of the rebellion
when the presence Of our gallant militia gave security
doah valley driving Banks before the and threatening
an immediate attack upon Washington and during the
raid upon Maryland In each the troops from
this state were the first In the field.


And now nearly 900 Of her quota Of 100 900 mon are
at their poss and the entire number will answer their
names upon the field within thirty days
STATEMENT OF NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEERS SENT
FORWARD, FROM JULY z TO AND INCLUDING
Year: 1862

i There have been abundant muttcrings
recently Of coming storm in Missouri,
Ind guerrilla work has been resumed in


4hc extreme northeastern part Of the State


with great daring. Let brief work be made


with these men, short shrift and sure
Year: 1862

How New YORK STANDS THE WAR.-The
great Empire State has furnished LOG 900 men
to the Union army yet despite the withdraw
al OF so many from active Industrial pursuits.
the State tax for 1852 is less by nearly one
fourth than it was in 1861, and the public debt
Is steadily decreasing. The tax for State pur-
poses is only three mills on the dollar; added
to which the tax for national purposes-to
meet the Federal War tax-is two mills.
Year: 1862

Musr ALL BE ONE PEoPLE-The Louisville
Journal, in long article upon the subject Of
a division of the Union, closes in the following
torcible sentences. 1t says:


We acquired Louisiana because We were
resolved that the Lower Mississippi should not
5e possessed or controlled by any other Gov
ernment than our own and beyond all question
we are still more deeply resolved upon this now
than we were then. so long as our people,
the people of the mighty West and \ orthwest.
have the strength 10 strike blow, they will
never consent to any treaty of peace placing
the Lower Mississippi under foreign sover-
eighty. In fact there is no earthly truth more
certain, more indisputable, than that however
desolating terrible the war may be, there can
never be peace in the country until what was
one country shall be again one country. 1t
may be republic, it may be a kingdom. it
may be deSpotism, i. must be one The
whole people North and South may as well
make up their minds TO that at once
Year: 1862

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL.
~ apply to the Board Of Supervisors of Butte
county at it next session for License to lay out
ana ana Keep Toll Road, commencing at Robinson 5
Mil and running thence up the hill in the direction
OF torbestown, and 10 collect toll on the same.


ALEXANDER LEWIS.
In rcra
Year: 1862

But will wind this letter up. It is
not by any means as interesting as I
would like to have it, but if should
ever have the pleasure of dating lstter
from Corinth, I will try and do better.
1 forgot the weather till It's almost too
late to say anything about it. Warm,
pleasant, and spring like, with green
woods; the weather, and our camp in q
peach orchard, with plenty to eat and
good water to drink, our situation would
be delightful, if it was in Ohio. Now.
III quit before get this scrawl mixed
any more. CALEB.
Year: 1862

MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRADE.-It is now alto
gether probable that the Yankees will soon have
possession of the Mississippi river from New Or
leans to the head of navigation, but it will not
prove as rich prize as they anticipate by any
means. They may prevent US from using the
river to transport our supplies to market but we
can and will prevent them from using it also.
We viii have bands of sharpshooters and parti-
san rangers Iall along the river, from the Balizs
to st. Louis and Cincinnati, and whenever they
attempt to run boat load of provisions down,
we win pick off their men with our rifles and
sink their wooden boats with our small cannon.
They may take and hold our cities, but TO keep
navigation open the whole length of the Missis-
sippi river, would require a standing army of at
least half million of men. River pilots will
command big wages whenever the Yankees at
tempt to navigate the Mississippi river without
Uncle Jeffs consent-Brandon Republican.
Year: 1862

FOR the Clnc nnatl CoHH ercial j


A quOndam resident Of our city, whose busi-
ness relations were such as to make it necessary
to assume position Of fli4ndlinsss toward both
government and its enimies, and who in his sf-
tort found it desirable to resume a residence in
the South, was seen in our streets yesterday. It
is wondered whether he has been iHSHifsd BY be-
ing asked 70 take the oath of allegiance to the
government as he was last winter, when in
formed that that formula was necessary as
condition precedent to his getting a pass from
Louisville southwark. Il is also wondered
whether the aspect Of business in the South has
not changed so as to make it desirable with
soma persons to change front a little again, and
lean rather more uniOnWaTd
Year: 1862

From the BJltoa Traveller.


The following extract of letter from highly
respectable merchant of Hayti to his correspond
ent in this city is conclusive evidence of the
wisdom of Congress in acknowledging he inde-
pendence of that country. The letter is dated
Cape Hsyt, May 8:


The Spanish affair is becoming complicated
on the boundary question 1t is said the French
and English refuse their Intervention, while the
Spaniards declare their intention not to stop at
the boundaries, if they are compelled to use
force.


1t appears to me thet the French are permit
| ting or encouraging these movements on the
part of Spain with the intention of interpOsing
at favorable time, or hoping to be called in to
| give their protection. 1t is evident the better
class are wishing for this result. France has
| long and srdently coveted port in Hayti, and
would never let such an opportunity escape her.
/ From some cause England and France appear
could have prevented what has and is happening
| to her.


The government declare their determination
not to give up. 1t is not likely that Spain will
| back down, so what can they do but call in some
! foreign aid. Mediation has been refused
nothing now remains but protectorate or a
loss Of their nationality. All this could be o5-
waited If the United States could be induced to
show the least sympathy for them, and it is now
an sscertsined fact that it was small minority
VINO wished for Spanish rule, and they are
heartily tired of it


Could not the Monroe doctrine be brought te
bear in this case If they care nothing about
Hsyti they certainly should about the violation
Of tAeir own principles, which they have Sc
! If.en declared their intention 70 maintain.
Year: 1862

The Northern journals are turning upon th-ir
generals, notwithstanding the :" great victories &"
the latter are constantly telegraphing to them
The following we find in the New York Tribune
of the 1Oih. 1t seems that the New York Borld
censures Mcdowell, and the Tribune reala:es
on Scott;


From the New York Trbunel


The Horlds Washington correspondence
speaks of G N. Mcdowell as stopping in and
evin cling strong attachments to that capital
whereupon the editor adds


Gen. McDowelrs army is in position where
it is of no perceptible use either for aggression
or defense The general himself is constantly
fitting back and forth between his column aud
Washington, and it is hard to say of what use
either he or his troops are since his investment
with a separate command. Why is not he too,
in front of Richmond ready to take part in the
great battle and render the assurance Of victory
dOubly sure Why does lie stand die in such a
crisis, like the laborers in the parable whom no
man had hired 2'


Surely the least consideration would have in
structed this critic that Gen. McDoWell's posi-
ton and movements arc governed by his orders.
His army is where he was required to place it,
and he there awaits further orders He may
not be great commander, but nobody ever yet





fought the battle of Bull Run in opposition to
the dictates of his own judgment, in deference
to the peremptoTy commands of a superior who
forthwith diselsimed the responsibility and tried
to shuttle it off upon others, in which attempt he
was aided by tho HOrid. Gen. McDowelPs
mistakes at Bull Run were almost redeemed by
the perfect csndor and truth of his report Of that
battle, and the forbearance with which he has
ever treated those whose blunders, if nothing
LrI ! I I.
part of one army against all the rebel forces on
the Potomac. He may never win a battle, but
We feel sure that he will never lose one and then
say he fought it against his own judgment, in
obedience to newspaper clamOr Nay, more;
had he been lieutenant general last July, we
should not have fought an important battle with
more than halt the Union soldiers within fifty
miles of the battle field, placed where they were
unable to fire shot or contribute in any way to
tn, triumph of our arms Il needs the prestige
of great name to cover such dispositions with
the mantle Of strategy
Year: 1862

The editorial correspondence of the Times
says Mcclellan has been labOring under indis-
position, more or less severe, for several days.
He is much better now, however and is inde-
fatigsble in bis attention to the details of his
official duty, keeping an eye over every bridge
and every battery, and spends large part of
the day IN the saddle. He has a most laboreus
aud effective staff and the whole business of the
army is in the most complete order.
Year: 1862

nsa.T The Nashville Union copies the edi-
torial of the Richmond Dispatch, exulting
over and praising Ben. Woods late seces-
sion speech, printed as if delivered in the
House, and says:


The Union Men of the South feel the deep.
est anxiety that the loyal men of the North
should Indignantly spurn those leaders among
them who having long associated with the
Southern disunionists, have imbibed all their
reasonable. corrupt and despotic feelings
The most dangerous foes the Republic has are
those Northern politicians who cloak their
rebel sympathies under the species name of
conservative, and devote themselves to war
ring against the Administration and all its
policy, and all its policy and to proving that
our armies must pay strict regard to the 'con-
stitutional rights of traitors who are in arms
against us. We invoke loyal men of the
North to cast aside all such leaders They
are but waiting for an opportunity to sell
themselves to the enemy. Perhaps he has
bought them already!
Year: 1862

Instruments Of Torture.-The Campaua
della Gancia, of Palermo, mentions discov-
cry which has been made in the castle of that
capital. On digging up the floor of the store,
house of artillery, three horrible instruments
Of torture, used under the Bourbons, were
brought to light. One was cap of silence,
consisting of TWO copper hoops one of which
used to be screwed tight around the head, and
the other tight around the face. The other
instruments were the burning chair, and the
foot burner. The former is also of copper,
on which the victim was strapped down, while
plates of red hot iron were let into cavity in
the back. The other is a kind of metal boot,
resting on an iron box, in which fire was
kept up while the prisoner had his foot in it.
Il was rumored that these instruments we're to
be sent to London to be shown to the British
Parliament.
Year: 1862

TUNNELING ROAD IN WAsHoE.-Tbe Ter
ritorial Enterprise OF July 25th has the an
nexed account Of making a road under diff
lcultes:


We yesterday visited the new road being
built between this city and Gold Hill by
the Virginia City and Gold Hill Toll Road
Associaloh.This company will be able to
secure very easy grade between the two
towns by tunneling distance Of one hun
dred and fifty feet through sharp ridge or
backbone, forming the summit or divide
between this place and Gold Hill. Our visit
was paid more particularly TO the tunnel.
On the north side Of the ridge an open cut
has been made for the distance of about 80
feet, and the tunnel started and driven In
some fifteen feet; on the south side of the
bill is an open cut about forty feet long,
and City feet Of tunnel completed. The
tunnel is ten feet 10 width, twelve feet in
hight, and very smoothly cut Hands are
al work on both ends Of it, and the work
will probably be completed 10 about two
months. The road outside Of the tunnel Is
about graded. or at least is 10 such state
Of forwaI dness that it can be completed at
any time. We have roads in different pla.
ces along the sleeps Of precipices. and will
soon have them through solid mountains.
Year: 1862

The treaty with Great Britain FER the
suppression Of the slave trade has been
put into operation, with a good prospect
Of complete success. 1t is an occasion
of special pleasure 10 acknowledge that
the execution of it on the part of He,
Mnies,y's Government has been marked
with jealous respect for the authority Of
the United States and the rights of their
moral and loyal citizens.


The Convention with Hanover for the
abolition of the stade dues has been car
,ied into full effect under the act of Con-
gress for that purpose.
Year: 1862

I have favored the project of connecting
the United States with Europe by an At
anlic Telegraph, and a similar project to
extend the telegraph from San Francisco
10 connect by Pacific telegraph with the
line that is being extended across the
Russian Empire.
Year: 1862

ORDER FOR PLANK SIDEWALK.


Dec 2I, Is61-And now it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council Of the City
of Evansville, that the owners Of AL lots or parts
of lots fronting on or adjoining the Northwest side
of Cherry street. between Eighth and Ninth streets
in said City, cause the sidewalks thereon to be
brought to the proper grade, and that they cause
a gde- walk of class No. to be laid down thereon
within thirty days from the publication of this


P. BURKE. Clerk.
Year: 1862

ORDER TO REPAIR BRICK SIDEWALK.
Feb. 18th, 1S62.-And now it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council of the city of
Evansville, that the of all lots parts of
lots fronting on or adjoining the east side of
Harriet Street, from franklin to Seventh Street,
in said City, sidewalk of Glass No. 2, to be
laid down thereon within thirty days from the
publication of this or der.


p. BURKE, Clerk.
Year: 1862

R D + R FOR PLANK sIDE-w ALK


Feb. 18th, 1S62.--And now it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council of the city of
Evansville that the owners of all lots or parts Of
lots fronting on or adjoining the east side of Har
rett street, from Ann to Sixth Street. in said City,
cause sidewalk Of Glass No. 2 to be laid down
thereon within thirty days from the publication
of this order. p BURKE Clerk


Clerks Ofloa Feb 2nth 1859
Year: 1862

ORDER FOR PLANK SIDEWALK.
Feb. Is, Is62.-And now it is hereby ordered
aud directed by the Common Council of the City
of Evansville that the of all lots or parts
Of lots fronting adjoining the east side of Har
rett st., from Sixth to Franklin St, In said CITY,
cause a sidewalk of Glass No. 2 to be laid down
thereon within thirty days from the publication of
this order.


P. BURKE, Clerk.
Year: 1862

CURcUL1o.-A correspondent of the
New Y ork Observer recommends the
use Of Petroleum oil in it's crude state
as remedy for the curculio. s'That
from the Little Kanawha region is the
best. Apply the Oil with brush or
cloth to the trunk and branches of the
tree when the curculio first makes it's
appearance in the spring, or just be-
fore, and you will have the pleasure of
observing that the insects will give it
a wide berth. One or two applications
will suffice. Tie oil rot only preserves
the tree and fruit from insects, but i'm
parts a smooth and healthy appear
ance to the bark, bringing out the col
or. The oil will destroy lice on cattle
and dogs, and, [ suppose, on children
though | do not know Of its being
tried on the latter. Two applications
Will cure the worst case of lousy cow
l think itmight also be good for mango
or itch in animals, and would recon-
mend that trial be made"
Year: 1862

A market-man at Cairo, a few
days since, was swindled out of his
vegetables and articles, which had a
tendency to excite his Ire to a consid-
cradle extent. He told the command
ing officer that if the angel Gabriel
stopped at Cairo there would be no
resurrection. ''Why ?" asked the off
Ger. because the people would swim
die him ont of his horn before he had
time to make q single toot."
Year: 1862

TRUa AS PREACHING.-SOme one sarcastic
ally remarks, if the Republicans had been as
willing TO = compromise" with the South be-
fore the present strife begun. as they have been
10 compromise with England. in order 10 avoid
a fight with her, we would have been saved
the painful civil war in which We are now en-
gagged. Our own countrymen must be treated
with the utmost severity; Illuminating apollo
gies must be made to foreign nations Why
this distinction? Is it because one is weak
and the other is strong p Extract.


That is very good, so far as it goes. Had
the six Southern Senators, who remained in
their seats and refused to rote on the Crilten-
den Compromise when it was beaten by only
two votes. been as willing to compromise with
the North as they have been since with Eng
land, we would have been saved the painful
civil war in which we are now engaged" Did
they then really desire compromise. or the civil
war in which we are now engaged? Why
this dstiueiion2


etthese foolish parties cease their measures
join the Union party, aud restore peace and
harmony to the country.
Year: 1862

0F BARBER ST. JOHN When last heard
~ from WAS in Oroyille. Ii Is very important
I that be should report himself at home as soon as
possible as his father is dead and his mother is
/ very anxious to hear from him. He Is from james


I Vile Wisconsin
Year: 1862

Ora soldiers at Port ROYAL and Tybee are
having fresh shad and green peas, brought in
TO them by negroes. 1t is as warm as summer
and corn and grass are from six inches TO a
foot high They will have green corn pres
entity.
Year: 1862

Genuine Union men there may be
and doubtless are, in the vicinity o.
our lines, wearied and worn by the
Idepredations Of the rebels, forced into
an unwilling silence, and welcoming
our soldiers with joy. Of these we do
not speak. These the leaders Of the
Union army have done their best to
recompense, and will recompense for
the trials they have undergone for
conscience's sake. But as for the 9TH
ers, let them have clear understand
ing of the matter. Why use an am
biguous, foreign term, while we have
a good old Anglo-Saxon word so much
palmer? Murder is good plain En-
glish, and its punishment is contained
in word as ancient and unmistaka
ble-the gallows.