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Year: 1863

ly folded his arms and taken it for grant
ed that the Kingdom of the United


States, was given to him for a possession.
But happily the Lord sent thesword upon
the land, to give those in the interest of
perdition an opportunity to "die in the
last ditch" or if they preferred, propose
to march out of Vicksburg, like Pember-
ton, to "die in the nert ditch" s-4a rel


Some tell US to listen to the overtures
of Peace by Apostle Fernando, who call
alone" in the world, is the first to ask for
the "olive branch" True there is bless
ing pronounced upon the peace-makers
but it is to be remembered that no olioe
branch appeared, until the waters of
the Flood began to 60 down. So will all
the people join Fernando in his peace
making just as soon as the food of rebel


lion begins to assuage; let Jeff. abdicate,
the Confederate government dissolve, the
Southern people repeal the ordinances of
secession and return to their allegiance to.
the Union, abolish slavery, confess their
sin in reviling Gods word as teaching
human bondage, and exonerate the fathers
from the false charge of putting slavery
into the constitution, and humble them
selves before Almighty God; then, THEN.
Fernando, will thy dove return with his
ojive branch, and quietly the ark will rest
upon the Mount; and not before. "The
Constitution as it is, and the Union as it,
was, is the true doctrine Not as some
would have it, with slavery in them both !;
but as the fathers would have it, slavery
in neither. The shortest road to peace,
would be for the President to call out two
million of men for twenty-five years. and
make preparations accordingly; and ]
have no doubt that the Lord would hear
and answer prayer speedily. We must
abide the destiny which awaits us which
is to serve as Gods /" battle-axe." to hea0
IN pieces the image Of Baal that is set up
IN the land! as.. I. M. MERRIMAN.
Year: 1863

A little while to walk this weary road;
A little way to bear this heavy load
Then all our earthly pilgrimage shall cease,
And we shall wear the crown in perfect peace.
A little while to love with earthly love,
And then we share the "fullness" from above
A little time of darkness and of doubt,
Then the bright home whose light shall ne'er


60 out.


A little toll and sadness here below
A little time watch and plant and sow
Then Jesus calls his laborers away
Where everlasting joy and gladness stay.
A little while of storm and wind and rain,
And then the shining haven we shall gain
A little time to toss on ife's rough sea,
Then in that peaceful home our rest shall be.
A little while Oh, Saviour make us strong
To bear that little, though it oft seem long
Guide thou our way with thine own loving


hand,
Till we shall enter in the Promised Land
Year: 1863

VICTIMS OF Arbitrary ARRESTS
Senator Sherman Of Ohio, in speech
the other day, happily exposed the shall
lowness of the Democrats, who pretended
that they were supporting Yallandigham
to vindicate their attachment for personal


liberty and their hostility to arbitrary ar
rests. Said Mr.. Sherman:


Peace Democrats are opposed to arbi-
trary arrests, and went to show their
feeling on that question by voting for a
man who has suffered from such an ar
rest The speaker proposed to compro-
mise with them. He knew they did not
indorse Vallandigham's disunion views.
and as they were endeavoring to confine
the canvass to the question of illegal
arrests, or personal liberty, he would
give them a good candidate who had
suffered in that respect. In Colonel An
derson they would not only have a candi
date who had suffered from illegal arrest
and imprisonment, but one who had so
suffered because he was loyal friend of
the Union, while Vallandigham's arrest
and imprisonment was on very different
grounds. A voice, "We intend to vote
for him." Yes, / think you all will.
Year: 1863

BaH We are informed that the whole
amount of income tax paid in Knox
county-the great Copperhead den of
the lst District-will not exceed $1,000
only about two-thirds of what is paid
by one of our own citizens. There are
some wealthy men in Knox county, and
we regret to see that their immense rich
es yield them so small an income.
Year: 1863

from the Richmond whg, Sept. 81


II was stated yesterday morning by city contemporary
shat Knoxville was evacuated by troops Monday
ana occupied the following day by forces OF the enemy
We 40 not know upon what authority the statement was
based, and are unable to learn anything confirm IT, f
true, the natural presumption would be that the with
drawal Of our troops strategic move, and would
not be fair TO rass judgment before know what The
strategy and what the result werc We need not say
that the permanent occupation Of Knoxv lie would DO
heavy blow to US. and cannot believe that II will be
allowed Further intelligence from that point and Chat
tanooga is awaited with anxiety.
Year: 1863

Democrats party has been found true to
the great duty of sustaining the gown
ment From its organization, by FAR the
greater part of the time, democrats have
administered its affairs, they have protec-
ted AID steadied the ark of ihe Constitu-
ton against assaults of foreign fees and
amid the dangers of internal strife 1t
and they are insepa-ably connected, the
history and glory of the one is the history
and glory of the other. If Democrats
now falter in that support it must fail; if
they turn against it by act or word, it will
despair and die


But there are signs of better thnss.-
Some hope that Seymour intends to put
the Democrats once more in connection
with their own principles; relieve it from
longer being-what has proved more than
once favorable to its opponents peace
party in time Of acar


If Seymour will he can do this; can
save the country, and he its next presi
dent The party once more erect, its
face to Tie foe, no right minded man could
fail to choose correctly between the Re
publican PARTY, born of sectional hate,
reigning only with civil war and the old
hereditary party of the constitution, its
brow adorned with trophies of peace. and
covered all over with martial q ry. Then
again, the government will be safe, then
again we will march to the flag and keep
step to the music of the Union" Then
these little Irritating difficulties about ar
rests, and proclamations will be drowned
by the shouts and exultations of united
people, battling for the best government
ever known among men. Gov. Seymour
c. mot fail to see the grand oppoI tunity
fortune has opened to him not merely
to make himself president, (that is vuI-
gar but to enfold again these half dissev-
cred states, fix the power for the general
government where no traitors wou d ever
again dare to assail it-and record his
own name only below that of Washington.
All this he may do; all this l believe lie
means to do


ILL., III ,x...>-....x.
Year: 1863

II FORGE APPEL having fitted up his Shop In the
most approved style IS prepared to shave, Dress
Hair shampoo. ETC. all who may favor him with call
He SilI also attend bleeding, Cuppng and Leeching
short and in The best of the science


TIE perfect satisfaction warranted in all -
Year: 1863



 AN ACT to organize military courts to attend the

 army of the Confederate States in the field, and to define the powers of said courts.

 The Congress ot the Confed rate States of America do enact, 1bat courts shall be organized, to be known as military courts. to attend each corps in the field, under the direction of the President. Each court shall consist of three members, two of whom shall constitute a quorum, and each member shall be entitled to the rank and pay Of 0 colonel-of cavalry, shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and :hall hold his office during the war, unless the court shall be sooner abolished by Con- gress. For each court there shall be one Judge Advocate, to Do appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, with the rank and pay of captain of cavalry. whose duties shall be prescribed by the rules and articles of war, except as enlarged or modified by the purposes and provisions of this act, and who shall also hold his office during the war, unless the court shall be sooner abolished by the Congress; and in case Of the absence disability Of the Judge Advocate upon the application oi the corps, the comm under of the army corps to which such court is attached may appoint detail and officer to perform the duties of Judge Advocate, during such absence or disability, until the vacancy, if any, shall be filled by the President.

 Snc. 9 Each court shall have tha right to ap point provost marshal, to attend It's sittings and execute the orders of tbe court with the rank and pay oi captain oI cavalry anu alSo Clcih, "ho shall have salary of one hundred and twenty yfive l dol ars per month, who shall keep the record of | the proceedings of the court, and shall reduce to writing the substance of the evidence ill each case and hle the same in court. The provost marshals and the clerk rhall hold their offices during the pleasure of the court. Each member and officer oi the court shall take an oath we'll and truly to discharge the duties of his office to the best of his sKlii ana abiiity, without fear, favor, or reward ana to support the constitution of the Confederat, States. E9oh member of the court, the judge ad vocate and the clerk, shall have the power to ad | minister oaths.

 SEC. 3 Each court shall have power to adop rules for conducting business and for the trial o causes, and to enforce the rules adopted, and t punish for contempt, and to regulate the taking o eyidence, and to secure the attendance of witness es, and to enforce and execute it's orders, senten ces, and judgments, as in cases of court martial Spe. 1 The jurisdiction of each court shall es
Year: 1863

AN ACT to repay to the State of Noth Carolina

 the excess over the quota paid by her into the

 Treasury of the Confederate States on account

 of the war tax.

 The Congress of the Confederate States of Ameriea do enaet, That the sum of one hundred and eleven thousand one hundred and seventy four dollars and sixty nine cents be paid to the State of North Carolina out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; the same being the excess over her quota paid by her into the Treasury of the Confederate States on account of the war tax.

 Approyed Oct }, 1862.
Year: 1863

at this lime, 10 embarrass the already
heavily taxed energies Of the govern
ment. We protest against this ever
lasting proclivity to throw 6re-brand.
at the wrong time and into the wrong
places. What business has man tc
thrust his taste as to the color of biz
associates into politics Ii a white
man wishes to associate and amalgamate
with darkies; let him do it; but not in
such a manner as to SOW the seeds ol
dissention and multiply the occasions oi
discord.


What would be thought of that man
who should attempt to create excite.
ment by thrusting the elaine of bru-
nettes and blondes before the public,
and demand for either of them the at.
tention of the government: or set the
people in commotion by the agitation Of
the question. dividing Them when they
should be united The folly of the
thing results 10 wickednsss when it
retards the movements for the over
throw Of the rebellion and the firm re-
establishment of the government over
all the land.


These radicals-until they cut lose
from the Bible altogether. which is q
common thing with ihem-delight in
quoting from Paul's sermon on Mars
hill, where he says God "made of one
blood all nations of men" ETC.; but they
never proceed with the quotation, land
hath determined the times before ap-
pointed, and the bounds Of their Adtita-
Eon." Now God "set the bounds OF
their habitation," as much as He "made
them of one flesh and blood" and they
who destroy the bounds violate The or
der of Heaven as well as those who
aunul the Hood Keep the bounds
say we, in accordance with the order
of the Creator; and, then the blood
will be all right.
Year: 1863

During the carly part of last week some
of the farmers of Dauphin county were
bUsiIy engaged in ploughing their fields
for corn and oats, the ground having been
thoroughly ihawcd by the influence Of the
mild weather of the previous week. The
sceuo was an unusual one for mid. winter.
Year: 1863

During the past year there was received
at san Francisco forty nine millions Of
gold. This amount of the precious metal
would weigh a hundred tons, and would
make the freight Of train of fourteen
cars ON railroad.
Year: 1863

Fun Ar HoME.-Don't be afraid of little
fun at home, good people! Don't shut your
house lest the sun should fade your carpets;
and your hearts lest hearty laugh shake
down some of the musty old cobwebs there!
If you want to ruin your sons, let them
think that all mirth and social enjoyment
must be left on the threshold without,when
they come at night When once home is
regarded as only place to eat, drink and
sleep in, the work is begun that ends in
gambling houses and reckless degradation.
Young people must have fun and relaxation
somewhere; if they do not find it at their
own hearth-stones, it will be sought at other
aud less Profitable places. Therefore let
the fire burn brightly at night, and make
the homestead delightful with all those lit
tie arts that parents so perfectly understand.
Don't repress the buoyant spirits of your
children; half an hour of merriment round
the lamp aud freight of home, blots out
the remecn braDce of many care and annoy
ance during the day, and the best safe
guard they can take with them into the
world, is the infuen ce Of bright little
domestic sanctum. .t
Year: 1863




the People at Large.


There u longer remains particle of
doubt but that large majority of the people
of the United States would vote for the
holding of national convention to conside
the state of the country, could they be con-
suited. Two years and for months of war
has resulted in hething save the destruction
of life and propsrty-coupled with increased
sectional hatred and alienation. The cam
pairn upon the pockets of the people has
been az entire success, and mased eallossal
fortunes for those who ride over us, and
this tells the whole s tory. No man who Is
not blinded by the fog of Abolition fanati,
cism will fail to perceive the anarchy ana
despotism into which We are drifting,
These things are no longer ideal; but real
and living facts stareing Us at every step.


We are glad to see so m any papers moot
ing the same course we advised months ago
We feel we'll assured. that if an armistice
could be sgreed upon for sixty days the
people neither North or South would ever
sgree to the reDewel of arms. This plan oi
settlement will in the end be adopted, and
why not talk of it now?-Ran'iItOn (O)
Telegraph. ,F
Year: 1863

SAUCE FOB THE GOOSE SHOULD BE SAUCE
FOR THE GANDER.-The Federal officers in
New York, under instructions from Wash
ingtou, refuse to obey the laws of the State
and the provisions of the State Courts. Ii
they will not obey the State laws, how can
they expect the State and its people to obey
the Federal laws?
Year: 1863

W WASHINGTON HOUSE,


CHURCH STREET,


IYNcHBURG, Va.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public
that be has charge OF of the above named popular
House. which is situated in the immediate vicinity of
the business part of the city, and the location is
of the most quiet and healthy in the place. Ev
cry effort will be MADE to provide for the comfort and
welfare of guests


An Omnibus, Baggage Wagon and Porter will al
ways be found at the Depos and Boat Landing on the
arrival of the Trains and Boats to convey passengers
to and from the Hotel J. r. LINKOUS,
Mar 3-6m Proprietor.
Year: 1863

To the Editors of the Press:


Is 1t treachery or what is 1t? 1t is report
ed by an intelligent ship master Just arrived
from Cuba, on the authority of an officer of
the ship in question, that one Of our steamers
fell in with the rebel cruiser Florida. made
her out and gave chase to her. 1t was soon
found that they could outrun her, and they
had got very nearly within range of her when
something gave out about the machinery. Az
ter repairing, they gave chase again. again
came near the rebel, and again the machinery
gave out this was several times repeated, un-
III AZ last the chase was given up. The officer
remarked at the time, that he did not want
the thing noised round, as they were trying to
find out where to fix the blame.


Now put the above alongside the following
extract from the correspondence of the New
York Herald, and Is 1t to be wondered at, that
the people complain? Our seamen and our
Year: 1863

The undersigned, -, of - in the State of
and - Of -, in the State OF -
hereby guarantee that in the foregoing bid of


- for any OF the classes therein named be ac-
cepted. he they will within days after the re-
cept of the contract at the post Office named. Ma
Wy Agent designated, execute the contract for the
same with good and sufficient sureties and in case
the said - shall fail to enter into contract, as
aforesaid. guarantee TO make good the difference
between the Offer of the said - and that which
NAV be accented
Year: 1863

OF the hlgh SchOOi ulhculty DetOre thh mayor
yesterday morning-And by way of encoura-
ging and stimulating the juvenile marauders
Of that School in committing assaults on
comrader who do not consult their pleasures
and tastes in costume aud ornamenis--the
Journal Of this morning says


1--WE understand his Honor expressed on
siderable displeasure with the Journal for the
aattering notice taken of the matter yester-
day, and the compliments paid his efforts to
bring to justice the originators of the mob at
the jail.


Attorneys who add TO the legitimate duties
Of the profession the questionable vocation Of
police reporters, are not probably the most
reliable channels through which to get pro-
per understanding OF cases in whose deci-
sion they are pecunisrily, peculiarly and poll
tically interested Their information con
cerning the indignation of the Mayor at the
meanness and falsty Of the Journals attacks
upon him, II is possible is not very far out Of
way for he is human, and is likely to be al.
fected by the efforts OF caluminators a good
deal as other people are; on such occasions
he uses great plainness Of speech and is very
apt to call things by their proper names.
which is, we have no doubt, the cause Of his
offending in the instance we are citing But
the Attorneys have too highly painted the
unpretending performance of the Mayor,
their imaginations doubtless having been
drawn on for material which was not supplied
by facts


The Journal man having been wrought up
TO condition OF extreme nervousness by the
highly-colored description Of the Mayors in
tense wrath on the occasion OF the interview
with the innocent Attorneys and frightened
school boys, exclaims r4


Now, we think the boys were wise in waiv-
ing an examination before Judge who had
condemned their cases before the testimony
had been rendered"


The dishonesty ofthe fellcw whose ignor-
ance and malice is daily manifested in abont
equal parts through the Journal, is palpable
here. The examination of the young mobo-
Gratis was not entered upon, and no testimony
was sought TO be rendered. The waving Of
the examination before the case came to n
hearing, shut out all testimony This twad-
die about "condemning their case before the
testimony had been rendered is simply abb
surd, and indicates that the employment Of
fool in responsible position, is not attended
with the best results, The "displeasure" of
the Mayor on the occasion, was drawn out by
the false and malicious article Of tie Journal
which we noticed yesterday, and the encour
agement it gave rowdies to cOntemn bis au-
thority, and disturb the peace


In this "High School Difficulty" it is plain
that the boys who are under bonds to answer
for their bad conduct, are only the insigniG
cant actors Their prompters are really
the criminals aud should the violence which
hsy are encouraging to be inaugurated spread
to an extent which will place il without the
control Of the "City Authorities they will
be held responsible Persons who desire the
peace and quiet Of this community will not
encourage the course Of the boys who eop-
mtted the assault at the High School the
other day.
Year: 1863




Why Train Didn't Lecture George
Francis Train was announced to lecture at
Beckel Hall on Wednesday evening, his
Agent having engaged the Hall for that even.
ing, with the privilege Of three nights On
account OF COLLISION on the road beyond
Columbus, Mr.. Train was unable 10 meet his
engagement here on Wednesday night, and
dispatched the Agent Of the Hail. and re-
qaested the daily papers here to announce
that the lecture would come of certainly on
Thursday night at Beckel Hall and it was
SO published, and bills explaining the post
ponement to Thursday night were circulated
throughout the city.


Last night after m audience had began to
assemble in Beekel Hall, the members of a
local dramatic society appeared, and claimed
the right TO occupy the Hall for rehearsal, and
quite dispute ensued between certain gen
,lomen of the Society ard the Agent of the
Hall, which was ended by Mr. Train deelin-
ing to press his right to the room, under the
circumstances. The Society based its claim to
the Hall on plea that the Agent gave them
right to occupy the place last evening, when
that gentleman will be qualified that he gave
them privilege TO use the Hall on Wednesday
after he learned Mr.. Train would not reach
here Mr. Train gave way before the "irre-
pressible conflict, and permitted himself to
be ahoyed off the track.


The occupation of the Hall last night by
tiie Society, il is we'll understood, had a deep
er purpose than mere rehearsal We had
been advised that isague-al influences Of a
deleterious character would be brought to
bear against the effort Of Mr., Train, but we
had expected them in the guise Of Ycai-calls,
"tgers, and other "hearty demonstrations,
making il impossible for Mr. Train to hear
his own voice. This waste Of raw material
was prevented by little delicate strategy,
which was succeeded by a suow storm to-day


We were anxious to hear Mr.. Train speak
here, and woud doubtless have been gratiGed
had not certain parties feared that the eccen-
trio lecturer would make speech urging the
election Of the City Democratic Constitutions
al Ticket wehope the distinguished gen
tleman will return after the momentous event
of next Monday, and meet his original inten.
ton Of leeturipg here,
Year: 1863

Lucky.--Last night fine dun horse was
stolen from the stable Of Mr.. John d. Lucas,
about two miles this side of Xenia. This
morning Mr., Lucas tracked the horse and
thief to this city, where he learned that they
had started southwark After the owner had
taken all possible precautions for securing
the horse aud thief he received word that
the animal had been caught near the city ev-
identity on the return home The saddle was
on the horse, but, the bride was missing and
it is believed that the thief having tied the
reins to a fence, the horse slipped the bride,


1t has heretofore been deemed misfor-
tune for horse to slip his bride, and run
away, but in the present case, it was lucky
for Mr. Lucas who, instead of losing found a
horse