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Year: 1863

An evening Journal Of late date had a dis
patch IRON Washington stating that the Presi'
dent, speaking of the military operations on the
Mississippi, said, {" he expected the best results,
but was prepared for the worst" II the worst
comes, we hope he will be prepared to satisfy
the country that everything that could have
been done to avert it has been done.


We note this statement, and refer to it now,
in order that the Government may be apprlsed
that the country, il called upon to bear the re-
verse that is appareatlv halt-foreshadowed, will
require information that it does not now possess
to convince 1t that the disaster could not have
been avoided.


We do not hesitate to make this suggestion,
when we remember how the first Bull Run tight
was lost, aud the Rebellion set firmly upon iis
legs, while there were Union soldiers enough to
crush tho traitors twice over reposing idly on
their arms within hearing Of the din OF battle
and when we further remember how, on that
same field, in the following Summer, Pope and
his gallant army were left to contend for two
days against murderous odds, and finally to fall
back, while more than thirty thousand men
were allowed to remain in sullen il not treach-
erous inaclion al and near Alexandra, hardly
days march from the field that was being
made drunk with the blood OF their compatriots
and when we remember how, still later, Hooker
was permitted ingloriously to rolinquish the
field Of Chanoellorsville to the rebel enemy
(lest, 50 It is said) his communications with his
base of supplies a, Aqua Creek should be Gu,
of, although National troops almost equalinp
in number the whole rebel army opposed L
him, lay scattered and unemployed around biz
flank and rear, not forty-eight hours journey
from the scene Of conflict


We shall believe, however, so long rs we can
that the government will not again be charge.
able with such fatal mismasagement But ii i
Year: 1863

what might have delayed the movement Of the
army, l.ordered the vessels to drop out of fire,
which they did in cool, handsome manner.
This was the hottest fire the gunboats have ever
been under, but owing to the water batteries be-
ing more on level with them than usual, the
gunboats threw in their shells SO fast that the
aim of the enemy was not very good. The enemy
hit our vessels q number OF times, but fighting
bow on, the shot did but little damage Not a
man was killed, and only few wounded. ! had
only enough ammunition for a few moments
longer, and set all hands to work to fill up from
our depot below.


After dropping back found that the enemy
bad taken possession again o! one OF the lower
bill batteries, and was endeavoring TO remove his
guns, and had mounted 22-pounder field piece
to fire at Gen. McArthur's troops, which had
landed a short time before at Warrenton | sent
the Mound City and Corondeet TO drive him of,
which they did in few moments.


beg leave to enclose letter from Gen. Nc
Arthur, explaining why he did not Ito use hi.
own expressioh) take advantage Of the results
gained by the gunboats


have since learned through Gen. Grant, that
the army did assault at the right time and vigor-
0uSy. IN the NOISE and smoke we could not see
or hear it. The gunboats were therefore still
lighting when the assault had proved unsuccess-
fu.


The army had terrible work before them, and
are fighting as well as soldiers ever fought before,
but the works are stronger than any Of US dream
ed Of. Gen. Grant and his soldiers are confident
that the brave and energetic generals in the army
will soon overcome all obstacles and carry the
works. DAVID d. PORTER,


Acting Rear Admiral. &c.
Year: 1863

OFFiCE OF INTERNAL REVENUE, 4


Washington, May 25th, 1858. {
SIR Your letter Of the Goth inst, has been
received


In reply thereto, have the honor to state
That note given for the payment of $40 or
less, is subject To stamp duty as other notes
See -" Inland Bills of Exchange" in enclosed
Schedule
A demand note, which is not intended to
run for greater length Of time than thirty.
three days, should be- stamped the same as a
note no. drawn for specific time not exceeding
tbirty'three days


a demand note which is not intended to
run for greater length of time than thirty
three days should be stamped appropriately to
the time intended that it shall or may run for
10 the event OF collection thereof being required
by law, there might be trouble in that collection
IL tne stamp duty paid was not appropriate to
the time the note had run.


The stamp duty required upon an assign
ment Of mortgage, should be the same as upon
an original mortgage, given for the amount re.
naming unpaid upon the assigned mortgage
See enclosed Schedule In the case put. the
stamp duty would DO 30c a


Very respectfully,


EDWARD MCPHERson,
Year: 1863

AN UNCONSCIOUS HERo.-The notice
BY the dailies that General Hooker de-
sired to appoint Geo. w. Smalley. Of
the Tribune, on his staff, as an ac-
knowledgment Of the great merits Of
his report Of the battle of Antietam, re-
minds US Of personal interview we had
with Gen. Hooker and Mr.. Smalley,
We feel il to be our duty TO recite. The
General was laid up with his wound,
but on the occasion referred to, he was
well enough to be bOlstered in a chair,
and was engaged in writing letter.
Our conversation soon turned upon the
battle of Anlietam, when he referred
with considerable enthusiasm to what
be characterized as the wonderful &C.
count of the battle given by the repor-
ter Of the Tribune.


at was a perfect reproduction of the
scene and all its incidents" said he,
sit is a marvel TO me how you writer's
can perform such tasks" / asked the
General if he knew who the reporter
of the Tribune was. al saw him first
upon the battlefield" was the Gen.
erals reply. 81 first noticed him
when we were in the hottest portion OF
the battle early in the morning. My
attention was then attracted to a civil
ian, who sat upon horse, in advance
of my whole staff; and though he was
in the hottest of the fire, and the shot
and shell were striking and sputtering
around us like so much hail, he sal
saziug Un thA strifa as steady and un-
disturbed as If he were ina quiet thea
ter, gazing upon scene upon the
stage. In all the experience which
have had OF war l never saw the most
experienced soldier exhibit more tran.
quill fortitude and unshaken valor than
was exhibited by that young man.


l was concerned at the needless risk
which he invited, and told one Of my
aids to order him to our rear. Pres
emily all my aids had left me on one
service and another, whereupon, turn
ing to give an order, l found no one
but this young man at my side.
then asked him if he would oblige
me by bearing a dispatch to General
Mcclellan, and by acting as my aid
until some Of my staff should come up
He rode of with alacrity through the
hottest fire, returned with the answer,
and served me as an aid during the
remainder Of the fight. till was car
ried from the ground"


"And bis name, General?"


"He was a young man recently re-
turned from college, named George
w. Smalley, and l am writing to him
just now"


Those who know the noble nature oi
Gen. Hooker will therefore wonder
but little that one Of his first acts,
when placed in chief command OF the
Potomac, was to ask to have George
W. Smalley placed upon bis staff.


The writer of this has never seen
Geo. W. Smslley, but be deems it q
simple act of justice to relate this inter-
view Wakes Spirit.
Year: 1863

Extract of Private Letter from Nashville ]


MISTAKEN FOR A SEcEsH.--A few
days since two Of our men were walk
ing along the streets Of Nashville
They belonged to regiment which had
gone there as escort to a supply train,
and while the wagons were being load
ed had gone forth for stroll. One oi
them was dressed in blue uniform, and
carried his musket; the other had on
him a secesh coat which he had picked
up on the battle field, and wore long
black hair, and indeed. looked to 9
stranger more like rebel bushwhacke'
than the honest soldier he is; when, as
they passed by fine house, in the dool
of which was standing very pretty
young lady. who suddenly cried out


30, soldier, soldier, won't you let tha


mamie is poor soldier Of our army
the Southern army-whom you ar
Year: 1863

A REBEL GRowL-Tbe Richmond Wig Of
December 5, talks in the following plain fashion /:


"W ith no other motive or thought than the
advance Of the public interest. We would again
suggest 20 the President the advantage of recon-
structing his cabinet and calling 10 his aid the
verv ablest men in the country. We have a
Department OF State that has not been able, for
nearly three wears. To establish relations with
any other State; a Treasury Department that
has failed 10 keep rs finances from running 10
ruin; a War Department in the hands OF a chief
whose studies and course of life have been pure
" and peculiarly civil; a Navy Department
without a Navy; Post Office Department with
a very shocking system Of mails: and Depart
ment OF Justice vacant.


"The business Of each department separately
show. the want of a more mastery hand, aud
the united powers Of the chiefs in Cabinet couu
Gil if cOuucils are ever held, fail TO sui ply the
quantum Of wisdom the country needs We
are getting into deep waters and a feeling OF
sadness Is shaking the souls Of the people
There is nothing the President can DO that vii
so re-auimate their hearts and stimulate their
confidence in and affection for him, as calling tc
his aid as daily advisers, Cabinet Of the wisest,
truest and most experienced men 10 the country
regardless OF shat NAV have been their forme'
political associations. The times and the coca
sion are urgent. and the people snHiously eK
pectant. For the sake of his Ow7 continued
power for usefulness, and future fame, a. vel a
on account OF the sorely necessitOus and exigen
condition OF the country, we earnestly press
this recommendation
Year: 1863

recommend legislation 20 the effect that
no pre- empiion be recognized in which the set
tement L not continuous, and at least for the
period Of one year upon unofered lands. and for
the whole year on offered lands from the date of
Year: 1863




THE ARMY FRAUDs.-The U. s. Grand
Jury, lately sitiny in PhiladeI phia have
made report relative to the army frauds
in this State. They say that while the most
induhitable evidences of the perpetration of
frauds have been ELECTED, they have been so
carefully concealed, 50 seduoosy guarded
10y the parties committing them, that the
Grand jury has found it impossible to sepa,
rate them as to be able to present cases
which would properly bring the guilty par
ties within the jurisdiction Of the Court.
The Governor is charged with having app
pointed men entirely incompetent to take
charge of and assist in managing the most
important military department, and in no
case which came to the knowledge of the
jury was there III the Commissariat or Quar-
termasters Department anything in the
form of written contract between the
Government agent aud the parties furnishing
supplies.
Year: 1863

The kind of Democrats who assembled in Yuba
think ii OF more Importance to the nation to
achieve y victory over the Republican party
than to gain one over the rebels. Sac. Union
And with good cause cowardly secret foe
is always more dangerous TO the rights of the
citizen than q declared open foe although in
arms. Pide. Senator Hale.


II do not know but | may overcstmate the
character OF this transaction, 0he Morgan con
tract) but tell you, sir. believe and declare
il upon my responsibility as Senator of the
United States. that the liberties of this country
are in greater danger TO day. from the corrnp.
tions and prohigacy practsed in the various de-
partmcnts Of this Government. than they are
from the open enemy III the feld.'


La
Year: 1863

HARD ON LINcoLN.-A late number of the
Boston Pest has the following: Mr.. Lincoln saws
he is the Government. He is only the agent OF
the Government. The Constitution, the laws
the Supreme Court and Congress are all above
him. They constitute the Government. An or
gan grinder might as well say he was the organ
us Mr.. lincoln say he is the Government
Year: 1863

FUGTIvE SLAVES IN WAsHINGToN. 1t is
understood that there is difference of opin1
ion between the Judges of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia as to the
rendition of fugitive slaves under the law on
the subject. Applications thus far have
only been made to Judges Fisher and Wiley
who have complied with the provisions OF
law. A report prevails that the practice of
rendition is suspended. Eastern Paper.
Year: 1863

WE don't want TO spend our existence fer,
retting ont such subjects as the origin of evil.
1t is bad enough to have to encounter evil and
recognize it when we meet it. Who cares 10
be always going backward like crab TO find
out where things come from p
Year: 1863

We MUSr DIE ALoNE.-To the very verge
of the stream our friends may accompany US /;
they may bend over US, they may cling to US
there but that one long wave from the sea of
eternity washes up to the lips, sweeps us from
the shore aud We 90 forth alone? In that uu-
tried and utter solitude, then. what can there
be for US but the pulsaton of that assurance
Il am not alone because the Father is with
me-"
Year: 1863

THE course Of a true woman IS like that Of
the gentle stream. which, without cataracts or
noise, come softly down from their secret foun-
tains in the hills, and indicate their presence
only by the deeper veriure of the meadows
they water and the sweet flowers that fringe
their horaers
Year: 1863

A GREAT past is glorious more glorious is
great tuiure-more glorious, for the least
chance that We may be more than We have
been, is more enobliug TO the mind than the
largest assurances that we have been more
than we are.
Year: 1863

SOMETHING ABOUT GAME BIRDs.-It has
long been known that the people of " Little
Delaware" were called Blue Hens Chick
ems, but could not tell why Rev Dr. Combe,
of Philadelphia, native of Delaware, furnishes
the explanation as follows: In the olden
time, there was in the State a breed of fight
ing cocks, noted for their pluck and endurance.
They never knew when they were whipped,
but would fight on as long as there was q
feather left. The only account of the origin of
this breed that they originally sprung from a
blue hen. In the Revolutionary war, Della
ware furnished a regiment of soldiers, which,
in numerous marches and battles became dis
tiGguished for their persistent bravery. On
this account they came to be called the Blue
Hens Chickens" The name thus becoming
an honorable one was afterward assumed by
the people of the State.
Year: 1863

tentions his eyes viii A with Of gratitude and IN
bis heart be will bless the good women of Virginia.


By the firm iendship soliers from different States
have formed and cemeuted by mutual bardships ana
dangers by the glory in which all alike participate
by the congenisity Of thonkht and sentiment which
united at first in common destiny and the thousand
events and associations which have since tended to
der united by all these causes the existence OF
jesousies ana rvalres viii be prevented, AID when
peace and pros J=rity shall 70 as viii 10 on
assisting each other to develop the great political ideas
upon which our government is based snd the immense
which nature has laVished upon Us, OF the
former we are awakening appreciation of their
deep Significance In the latter direction dis
playing unexampled energy Our m mes haTs been
to yield up neglected wealth. and manufactures start up
If by magic We becoming indep epenoenJ in sew
eral ways If the war continues, shal. only grow
stronger and stronger each year rolls on Compare
our condition today with that which existed
year ago. See The increasing power Of the
enemy, but mark that own has been
prOportiouably greater until see in the
future nothing disturb the prospect Of the indepen
dence for which struggling One year ago many
were depressed and some despondent Now deep re-
solve IS seen n eve eye. an uneonqueraDle spirit
nerves every arm. And, gentle woman, too, who can
estimate the value of her services in this struggle Ap
plauss. The mother who has given her SON. the wife
who has given her husband the girl who has given her
sweetheart, not all their fingers busy making
clothes for the troops in the field and ther words of
couragement most snimatng impulse TO the soldier
While their prayers 80 up for the safety OF friend or
relative IN the field always coupled with them IS the
earnest aspiration for the Independence OF our country
With such noble 81 home and such heroic sol
ders in The field, we are inviacble ApRlsHse.


thank you my friends for the kind sautation to-
night it is an indication that at some future time we
shall be better acquainted trust shall sl live to
enjoy Of the fruits of the grest struggle which
we are sngsged. My prayers fOr your individual
and collective welfare tday God prosper our cause
and may we live to give 70 children untarnshed the
rich inheritance which our fathers gave to US Good
night
Year: 1863

DR. EoBAcK's STOMACH BIrrERs.-Wc profess
to have more than superficial knowledge of the
healing art and while we are fully prepared to ad.
NIT that humbug is but another word for imposi
ton, and, therefore, do rot alloy any advertise
mept or notice to appear in 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.
m -ntal use of DIR. Roback's Stomach Bitters, we
bear our testimony to their real, genuine and very
beneficial use. DR.. RS bitters 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 mcdcine at once. If you try il
once you will be sure to try it again. 1t is Just
the thing for the stomach in hot weathcr-TEatou
(0hio) Democrat, of May so, 81.


See advertisement. ses
Year: 1863

An UNPLEASANT SITUArIoN.-A cores
pondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports
about the most unpleasant situation we have
ever heard of during the war, and as unpleas-
ant as any man was eyer placed in any war,
in the case where Major Henderson, of a
New Hampshire regiment, while sitting in
one of the trenches at Charleston An im-
mense projectile from the rebel works struck
in the bank directly behind him, tipping
over cart load of dirt upon and nearly bu-
rying him. He found himself firmly fixed
in the sand, with the elongated ten inch i'm
plsmeRt Of destruction lying up against his
shoulder. Supposingit to be shell, unable
to stir an inch, the Majors sensations, until
he became convinced that it was solid shot,
can better be imagined than described.
Year: 1863

Uriah Heep is great character about elec-
ton time, especially among the Copperheads
at present, assumed on account of this coun-
ty going for the Union ticket Every day
you can meeta Copperhead who appears very
humble and respectful, politically, to men
whom they previously denounced as fanati-
cal a5olitionists, telling them in sober earn
estness that their candidates are blacker and
stronger abolitionists than those on the Union
ticket, To hear them talk, one would sup
pose their choice would be Garter and War
rem. in order that I" conservative men might
be placed on the Judicial bench; but their
talk and their votes are two different affairs.
Judge them not by their talk, but by their
associations rather, as they will tell you af-
ter election that honesty in politics is ''play-
ed out.' Any way to win is the principle of
defeated party, and the Copperheads have
frozen to that principle, like drowning
man catching at straw. No man should be
voted for by any Union man, unless he can
clearly show that he has never uttered dis
loyal sentiments against the Government
since the outbreak of rebellion. People may
talk of radical as much as they please, but
the most radical on the battle field came out
best. and we are all On the battle field, di-
rectfy or indirectly, to fight it out, either for
or against the Government. Union men who
wish the Government to come out victorious
in all her trials, should not be coaxed by
honeyed words to support men whose hearts
are steeled against the Government Beware
of the modern Uriah Heep, and be not too
susceptible of his fattering tongue. Already
theY are betting their money against Copper
heads, in order to blind Union men to-
wards dim vision of them in the shape of
Scott's anaconda. Be not deceived by their
polite bows and lifting hats from their heads,
nor cordial shaking of hands, for most of them
would rather use the same friendly used
weapon to knock you down. Treat them
gentlemanly, but don't vote for them. Give
your country the preference, and remember
the acts of their patriarehal Uriah Heer, alias
VIM. NJ. Gwin.-I Ireka Journal
Year: 1863

Az AMAZON. Gettysburg correspon-
dent of the Detroit Tribune gives the follow
jng account Of q female soldier:


talked with Mary Lipsey this morning.
She is the French woman who has foil wed
the Hath Pennsylvania since ii entered the
service. She is an interesting character.
She wears the regular Zouave uniform; the
only ore thing indicating her sex is her dress
in short skirt. She wers red pants and top
boots, carries revolver and sometimes a
musket, if one Of the boys gets too tired 10
carry his. She is the idol of the regiment,
and they have good cause to revere her. She
gave me an interesting account of her arrest
by the Lieut., Colonel in command here few
days after the fight. Mary was coming in
camp for supplies for the wounded, and was
arrested and taken to Jail. She said he was
a militia Colonel, and did not understand his
duty. She showed her pass, but it would not
do, and he was about to search her, when
with pistol in hand, she ordered him to stand
off :" ana woman" she said. but can
teach you your duty; lay hand on me and
1 will shoot you." The Colonel soon saw he
had made mistake, and ordered her release.
She is known as Mary all through the camp,
and has saved the life of many poor fellcw
She bad followed the French army seven
years, went through the Crimean campaign,
and has served nineteen months in this war.
Year: 1863

How DRAFTING Is DoNE.-The manner of
the CONSUMPTION will be as follows: The
name OF each person will be inscribed on
slip of paper about six inches in length and
one in bredth. The lot will be rolled up


bound with ring of India-rubber, and then
placed with others in revolving wheel on a
high platform. A young girl, blindfolded,
slip, which will be at once opened, when
the name of the eonscriptwill be announced.
Year: 1863

PAY YouR TAxEs.-Tax PAYERS should
bear in mind that unless their State and
county taxes are paid on or before the third
Monday of November next, they will be
subjected to additional costs required by law
Year: 1863

What will become of the poor. miser-
able. cowardly. contemplate traitors oi
the North. who have sat in the shade.
under the flag Of their country. and
howled out for the rebels ? Where will
they fnd hole dark enough and dirty
enough to hide their guilty heads :?


What shame it will be for the chill
dren Of these traitorous wretches to have
it said 10 them: "Your father was a
tory" All the waters Of Lethe cannot
wash out the dismal stain. To all time
their memory must 60 down until their
names are forgolten) with the many
of Benedict Arnold resting upon it.


And what a crawfshing there will be
when the grand shout Of triumph shall
swell from Atlantic TO Pacific. from the
Lakes to the Gulf, over the downfall Of
treason; and once more there is united
people under the good old government
of the fathers.