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Year: 1864

as could be gathered in that State and


Kentucky, he boldly swung back again
with his main army to Atlanta. This


lnaneuver seems to have commenced


about the 30th, Of October. The 4th


corps appears to have simultaneously


marched to Decatur, Alabama, to cooper


rate with Thomas. Then, with the rest,


as if dislaining to measure arms once
more with the army that had come to
Gadsden to "whip him OUT" Sherman


resumed that steady march towards the


seaboard, for be set out on the first week
of May of the present year, from Chat


tanooga. OF the nature of this grand


movement we have a tolerable clear the
ory, and information that it would be


unwise to speak OF now. We must there


fore be content to be simply historical.-
our readers, however, need not be dis
turbed by any report from the enemy of
a disaster at Atlanta What appears
disaster may prove only the necessary
preliminary to a grand plan resulting in
victory. Both Oh the James and the
Shenandoah, there are ominous signs of
speedy and important movements. Early
is certainly reorganizing his troops at
Newmarket, and preparing onco more to
take the offensive. But no alarm on his
account need be felt. la the late battle
at Cedar Greek our forces outnun bered
him probably as two for one and though
VIC suffered the greater actual, and oven
greater proportionate loss, the ratio Of
our superiority is still too large to cause
anxiety for our arms in that REGION
Grant, too, will not fail to resume. in due
time, the offensive. The last movement
seem. to have been rather hall.heartei
upon the part Of some subordinates. who
went out rather to see what could be
done, than to DO, at all hazards. They
hardly believed they could get through
the enemy's lines, but we're willing to 90
and try. Another effort, let Us hope,
will exhibit more alacrity aud more faith
III happy result.
Year: 1864

A Notwithstanding parties are
respectfully requested NOT to attend either
of the series o Popular Lectures to be
given in the city the ensuing winter


The man with creaking boots.


The woman with the cough.


The man who secs friend and desires
to sit beside him.


The man who insists upon procuring
better seat for the ladies' under his
escort.


The woman who cannot refrain from
audible criticism on the looks of the
lecturer.
. The man who eats peanuts.


The man who laughs in the wrong
place.


The man who is Invariably ten minutes
late


The young woman who goes invariably
to see the fashions.


The man who invariably has to go out
Eve minutes before tho termination 0
the lecture.
Year: 1864

III You Are So Far Behind the Age as
pot used that popular for the toilet fragrant
SbZODONT put if OF longer 20 q. QUO eito your
hear tldruggist and get q bottle


You Will never regret IT,


Sold by all druggists
Year: 1864

ConMEsDABLE.- Having said many
things against the editor of the Big Blue
Union. il is no more than right that we
should speak . word in his favor. As a
public officer, be is prompt and punctual
in the discharge of the duties imposed
upon him. He goes to Lsavenworth
promptly. every month. to draw bis pay.
and to obtain from Sid. Clarke L Co.
Q fresh batch Of editorial to run his ma
chine for the succeeding month. 1t may
be noticed that the Union is brimful Of
editorial at the beginning Of the month,
but dwindles down to q small quantity.
at the close. He is furnished with . Civ.
en- quantity. but is rendered so zsalous
by his months pay in his pocket. thai
he starts out on too extensive . scale
leaving . meagre supply for the last
quarter Of the moon.
Year: 1864

QUIBBLlNo.- Nemehs Courier re-
sorts to quibbling and special pleading.
in the matter Of charging Us with being
bought up. If he is disposed to split
hairs. let him split. He accused the six.
ty.eigbt with corruption. and as many
other mean things as he could find in his
Dictionary. We were one of the sixty
eight; and if the charge is not against
Us, the same as if be had mentioned our
name, we do not know what he calls it.
If we should state that the editor of the
Courier had taken inflammation of the
brain. from having . hole in the seat oi
bis breaches, we presume he would re-
gard it as meaning him. as clearly as
though we called him by name.
Year: 1864

The LAST CHAxcE.-Csptain A. NJ.
Pitts, Of the Kansas 9Th, is now recruiting
for that veteran regiment in this place.
Bounties will cease on the 18th of April,
and the Draft will take place. if the quota
ofKansss is not filled by that time. The
quota for this Township will be from
II to 20. Young men desirous Of enter
ing the service. now have an opportunity
of joining one of the most famous and
best drilled regiments in the Union. and
will at the same time receive handsome
bounty. Let rs avoid . draft in this
Township and County.
Year: 1864

The Democracy Of New Hsmp.hire
entered the recent campaign in that State
full of hope and expectation. They framed
long revolutionary indictment of the Ad.
ministration. and set forth the beauties Of
holiness according to Democratic ideas.
and the blessings Of peace according to
BIN. Wood. in language that would
have been crsditsble to the Democracy Of
Butler Conaty. They made mp the issue
clearly and sharply. and with full con-
seriousness of the bearing the result won,d
have upon the Presidential csmpsign.
The consequence is that they have been
snnibilated, Gilmore beating them BY
1000 majority. very heavy gain. and
the election of the entire Union ticket
- Cincinnati Com.
Year: 1864

! ~ We are under obligations to Gen l.
Lane for package Of pumpkin seeds.
and . copy of newspaper containing an
article written BY some one in his en-
ploy. giving the opinion Of somebody
else that the election Of Gov. Carney to
the Senate is illegal.
Year: 1864

We have a report from England that four new paddle
steamers built Of steel and of great speed about ready
to leave Liverpool to engage in running the blockade
They are named the Badger, Let Her B, Fox and Let
Her Rip and built for the service Another report
says that these vessels to have trial of speed in
TO the Isle of Man the 26th of March The Lon
don Post ssys:


Five hundred thousand bales Of cotton stated to be
now in the hands of the Confederate Government, while
two hundred thousand would suice TO pay of the whole
loan large amount of bonds have already been delv-
cred and cotton received in exchange according to agree
ment There is apparently increased facility Tor running
the blockade and the difference between the deveryprce
cotton the Southern ports and that obtained for 1t ia
Liverpool may stimulate the purchase OF bonds indeed
the principal buying for the a' week has been on Liver


uoo account There are also, have before stated


other progress to which we shall probably
beiors long have again to refer'
Year: 1864

The report made in the House of Representatives by
Mr.. WARD, from tho Committee on Commerce on the
subject Of the reciprocity treaty recommends the abroga
tion Of the treaty according to ts erms-that h twelve
months after the ton years to which it 10 limited to have
force and eectunless in the time another conven


ton shall be entered into which shall be truly reciprocal
in s advantages to the Governments and people of the
United States and Great Britain The important feature
in the report 10 that the province Of Canada has laery
adopted measures Of legislation which destroy the recpro
cal relations which existed at tho date of the negotiation
of the treaty by laying duties articles of merchandise
according to their value at the place where they last
bought The report of the committee states the advan
tages derived by this country from the right under the


treaty to navigate the rivers Of the Provinces and the ca
mails communicating between the great Lakes the At
lanc, and also the rights acquired by which citizens Of
the United States have free and full enjoyment of the


fisheries in exchange for the provincial right to sell their
psoducs in our markets Proceedings Of Boards of Trade
of various Northwestern cities reproduced, repre-
senng the mutual advantage Of truly reciprocal rels
tons between the United States and the British Pro-
vi
Year: 1864

On the 22d Of March Gen. Banks issued q military
order at New Orleans providing for the rudi in
sructon of freed negroes in his department The order
constitutes Board Of Education to consist Of three
bers, who are empowered to establish more com
schools in every school district that may be defined
by the Provost Marshal General to purchase suitable
plots and erect school houses upon them to employ pro
per tesche to provide books stationery and apparatus
to prescribe course Of study and to levy school ia,
upon the real and personal property within each schoo
district
Year: 1864

The writs of execution directed to the Marshal BY ha
Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia for the
ton of Jeremiah Hendricks and Emanuel Pollard were
not carried into effect Friday, in consequence an
official construction placed upon the law recently passed
authorizing the appointment of a warden of the jail


The Marshal reported to the President the construction
he placed upon the act aud the Preseu thereupon re-
quased the opinion of the Attorney General; to which
Attorney General BATES replied as follows:


-zas ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,


washington, Mareh %, 1864.


SR Ihave had the honor receive your note OF this dsy
endorsed upon printed copy of bill to authorize the
appointment of warden of the Jail the District of CO.
.lmbia"


You require my opinion whether this law relieves the
Marshal OF the District from the duty of executing the
DEAN sentence upon under that senence IN the
District Jail ~ That bill having become law AZ vour
note implies, think it clear beyond doubt tAt the
Marshal no longer has duty awfa power
any sentence OF death any imprisoned in the Jail
Of the District of Columbia, under sentence of death


ssG.on o' tne scl explicit and is IN these
supervision and control Of the as said District and
be accountable for the saekeepng Of all the prisoners
legally committed thereto and shall have all The poloer
and discharge all the duties heretofore legally exercised
and discharged said jail and the prisoners therein by
the Marshal of said District"


This plainly transfers all the powers and duties of the
Marshal, in that behalf to the warden of the jail
have the honor to be, most respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
EDw'D BATES Attorney General


The PRESIDENT, in view of this opinion, committed
the punishment of said Hendricks and Pollard to mpri
sonment in the penentary for life.


The Marshal proceeded to the jail at eleven O'clock
and after readug the writ of execution to the prisoners
respectively read the order Of Communication of the Pres
dent and they remanded to their respective cells


1t may be questioned whether during the existence of
this law, capital punishment n the District of Columbia
is not virtually abolished The Marshal having right to
execute and the warden of the Jail not being officer of
the Court the Court direct process Of execution
t. the warden, to any else not officer Of the
Court II not writ Of execution be executed by any
onel There are, it is said, other defects in the new
law which are important in their character, but not
necessarily perhaps, affecting the present matter This
law originated in the Senate, in which body it was
called up and passed the gath of February and the
day. under the operation Of the previous question:
was passed by the House of Representatives.


There is at present warden Of the JAIL the nomi
nation for that office, made days ago. is still pend
| ing in the Senate.
Year: 1864

Tomorrow the 9th instsnt, general election win tax.
place in the State Of Maryland to determine whether
Convention shall be held 10 revise and amend the Stat
constitution, and at the time to choose members
compose such Convention majority of the voters
shall cast their susges in favor Of it, the object being
abolish the institution Of slavery within the limits OF ba
State We learn from the Baltimore American that the
judges Of election in Cecil county, and probably in soms
other countless have adopted the following nterrogatorie.
Tor their guidance in examining the qualifications Of voters
| on the occasion; &Ai
| QUESTIONS. sba raa E
I ~e !. Service ~ the Rebel Army. lrft
Have you ever served in the rebel army7 5sg
aaEas 2. Aid to those in armed Rebellion.
Have you given aid to the rebelIonf \,


Have you never given money to those intending to join
the rebelon7s III agassael lha ies,tss4a lQ F1a i'll,
Have you never given money to their agents7


Have you given money, clothing provisions for
the purpose OF aiding the emigration Of persons from this
State to the South


Have you sent money clothing or provisions to
persons 10 the South since The rebelli0Ha c


3. Comfort and Encouragement to tho Rebellion


NOTE Comfort encouragement means advocacy
advice in favor OF. We aid the rebellion by giving
ney, clothing, and provisons we give it comfort
couragement by our words A who has advocated
the OF the rebellion who talked 10 favor of
going with the South, who rej0ced the victories Of
the rebel army has given comfort and encouragement
the rebellion.


rave you ever gwen comfort or encouragement to the
rebellion


Have you never in conversation attempted to justify the
course of the States in rebeion7


Have you never expressed wish for the of the
rebellion it's army2


Have you never n conversation discouraged the cause
OF the Federal Government - .-s.
Did you rejoice over the downfall of Fort Sumter


a. Distoyahy.


NOTE If the Judges satisfied that man is dis
loyal to the United States it ia their duty refuse his
vote for such person not legal voter of the State
Of Maryland.


Are you loyal citizen Of the United Statesf


Have you been loyal since the beginning of the
belion


Have you reoiced the defeat of the Union
army7 6auf A st
Have you rejoced the of the rebel
army


When the Union army AID the rebel army meet in bat
tie, which do you wish to gain the victory


NOTE-Ater nterrogatng the person Offering to vote,
the Judges may hear other evidence to prove dsprove
his statements and must be governed BY the weight of
testimony
Year: 1864

SENSATION STORY SPOILED Some of the papers
had sensation story the other day, about the hanging Of
Rev Mr. Cox. chaplain Of negro regiment BY the Con
edeaes Donadsonvile La The story 10 spoiled by
the New Orleans Era Of the 25th ultmo, which says


1--WE met Mr. Cox on streets yesterday, looking as
well az ever We the first to convey TO him the
formation that he had been banged at which he not
little astonished."
Year: 1864

The Ice CRoP,-The ice crop has been gathered for
the season, and is very large one All the lakes and
ponds from which ce is taken for the New York market
have yielded most bountfuy; and, Il the law of supply
and demand ia applied 10 ice as most other mundane
thngs, the retail price must be far lower this summss
than last
Year: 1864

The Supreme Court yesterday rendered its decision in
the great quicksilver mine case reversing that of the court
below favor Of the United States and affirming the va
lidy Of the survey under which the claimant holds
Year: 1864

Resolved. That in the future, IN the past. will
adhere with answering fidelity TO the Union under the
security and happiness a. people and as framework
ofgoveFnment equally conducive to the welfare and pros
perity of all the States. both Northern and southern


Resolved, That this Convention does explicitly declare
the American people that after four years
Of failure the Union by the experiment of war
during which, under the pretense Of military necessity
power higher than the Constitution. the Constitution
itself has disresarded in every part and public lib
erty and private right alike trodden down. and the ate
rial prosperity Of the country essentially impaired justice
humanity, liberty and the public welfare demand that
immediate efforts be ma6e for cessation Of hOstitieS
with view ultimate convention OF the States, or
other peaceable means, TO the end that at the earliest
practicable moment peace may be restored the basis
OF the Federal Union Of the States.


Resolved That the direct interference Of the military
authorities Of the United States in the recent elections
held in Kentucy, Maryland. Missouri and Delaware.
shameful violation Of the Constitution. and repetition
Of such acts in the approaching election will be held
revolutionary and resisted with a the and power
under control.


Resolved That the aim and object Of the Democratic
party preserve the Federal Union and the rights 81
the States unimpad aud they hereby declare that they
consider that the Administrative usurpaton of extraord
nary and dangerous powers not granted by the Consu
uon the subversion Of the civil by military law in States
in Instruction the arbitrary military arrest, npris
onment trial and sentence Of American citizens in States
where civil law exists in full force The suppression Of


freedom OF speech and Of the press the denial Of the


right Of asylum the open and avowed disregard Of State
rights the employment Of unusual test oaihs, and the
interference with and denial o the right Of the people TO
bear in their defense is calculated to prevent
restoration of the Union and the perpetuation Of the
Government deriving it, just powers from the consent Of
the governed.


Resolved That the shameful disregard Of the Admins
traon 20 its duty in respect TO our fellow citizens wto
are, and long have been, prisoners Of in suf
fernT condition, deserves the seyerest reprobaon on
the alike OF public policy and common humanity.


Resolved That the sympathy of the Democratic party
j. heartily and earnestly extended 20 the sodiery Of
army and sailors Of navy who and have been in
the field and the under the flag o their country
and in the event of its attaining power they will receive
sl the care protection and regard that the brave sol
ters aud sailors Of the republic have noby cd
Year: 1864

The Instructors and PropreOrs of this College have
oyed large experience both In practical Teaching and
actual Business, having experience f fifteen years In
the business and for several principal Teacher and
head ofthe actual Business Department Of the POugh-
keepse College. To yodng men, who devote but
three months TO study, would call their attention
this system Of Business Instruction and popular Edu
cation where you upon the study and discp
line Of acquiring wealth by the employment of Labor
Talent and Capital.
Year: 1864

TuNHE FIRST COLLEGE OF THE WEST WHERE


actual BUSINESS practice is conducted with theory
in TEACHING and where session Of Board Of Trade is
held by experienced IN all the legitimate
tions and usages OF the West.
Year: 1864

7 have received reliable information that
Gen. Shepey, con- manding at Norfolk, acting
nnder the orders of General Butler, intends
oraering the opening Of poll In that city on
the 24th instant, to take a vote OF the people
as to whether they desire the continuance OF
civil government and that should majority
Of the vote cast be against the same it is the
intention of the commandant OF the pest to
prevent, by military force, the trial IN the Cir
cult Court OF said city some thirty odd lndlct-
ments against liquor venders TOR violations Of
the license law OF the State.


know of no authority in the State or Fede-
raj laws authorizing the people to abrogate the
civil laws of the State in any city or county,
and such at can only be considered revolution,
ary The Constitution Of the United States
guarantees to each State republican form OF
government That form Of government exists
in Norfolk at this time, and to break 1t up
would only be to substitute; military govern
ment or rule in its stead which would clearly
be violation of the Constitution of the Uni
Ted States and It's guarantees to the, people.
No loyal citizen, therefore is expected to vote
on the proposed question.


E. Ell. P1ERPoNT, Governor:
Year: 1864

The Elixir of life for the Aged. Will give Health
and Beauty to the Young.


This Prophylactic should be in every family at
this of the year, this delicious beverage
can be used without the deleterious effects
Liquors. SMITH & MORRISON,


3y I'll
Year: 1864

Is ordered to be removed, within thirty
days after the making of such order. un-
less such pauper shall be removed within
that time: and the service of such order
of removal shall be in the following man.
ner:


The justices of the peace making the
order, to the said certified copy of the same
shall append notice, as near as may he
in the following form:
State of Vermont To any sheriff or


county, IS. constable in the


state Greeting.
By the authority of the state of Yer
mont, you are hereby commanded TO noti-
fly the overseer of the poor of the town OF


in the county of
that A. b. was ordered to remove from
the town Of in the county of


aforesaid, TO the town of


in the county of
aforesaid, on or before the day of


A ID. by Us. the
subscribing authority, as by the above
copy of record appears.


Dated at in the county of


this day of
Year: 1864

An act in amendment of section eleven of


chapter twenty of the general statutes


entitled "Of the support and removal


of paupers, and the relief of the insane


poor"


1t is hereby enacted, &c.


Sec. l. Section eleven of chapter twen-
ty of the general statutes shall read as
follows:


Whenever an order of removal shall be
made, as provided by section four of this
chapter, copy Of such order, certified by
the justices making the same to be true
COPY, shall be served on the overseer of
the poor Of the town to which the pauper
Year: 1864

Men do not marry for the purpose of
making women happy, but to make them
selves happy. A girl looks forward in
her marriage TO what she will do for her
husbands happiness. A man, to what
he will enjoy through his wife's ministra-
tions. He needs a wife, say the good
women who were born and bred in these
opinions and do not suspect their gross
ness. 1t is a grand good match; l don't
know anybody that needs a wife more
than he,' said one of these at a little gath
erins. speaking of a recent marriage
Why' imocently questioned another
woman, who was supposed to have some
what peculiar views concerning these
things. %, you never want anybody to
marry burst out a chorus of Voices
which was surely very broad inference
from one narrow monoSyllable. But
why does he need wife, persisted the
questioner. For sympathy and compan-
ionship,' triumphantly replied the first
woman, knowing that to such motives her
interlocutor could take no exception. But
a third woman, not knowing that any
thing lay behind these questions and an
swers. and feeling that the original posi-
tions was but feebly maintained by such


unsubstantial things as sympathy and
companionship, being also a near neighbol
Of the person in question, and acquainted
with the facts, proceeded to strengthen
the case by adding, well, he was al
alone, and he WANT very well, and he
was taken sick one night and couldn't ge1
anybody to take care of him. But why
not hire a nurse?' well he did, ant
she was very good but she wouldn't d,


his washing Only wait long enough


and you are tolerably sure to get the trutl


at last. 1t was not sympathy and com


panionship, after all, that the man want


ed: it was his washing .-Gm Hamilton