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Daubury.& Norwalk- Railroad 8.50 A. M Weston, Bedding and Bedding Ridge, I nes- dsys, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 12 M. - _ shuns . DUE. West‘9.10 A. M'.—-6.00 P. M. East 8.20 A. M.—-3.30 P. M. Danbury Jr N orwalk Railroad 8.00 A. M. POST OFFICE HOURS. From 7.00 A. M. to 8.00 P. M. CHARLES OLMSTEAD,— r. M. GREGORY’S'POINT H' O T E L , Norwalk, Conn. D. H.'NUTTER, . . . . . . . . .PROPBIETOR. THE: ALLIS HOUSE, (formerly Union House,) Opposite N. Y. & N. H. Depot, in Union-st, New Haven, Conn. , l L. .P.’ ALLIS, PROPRIETOR. Nil-'- MOSHAN, M. 3., Homeopathic Physician 6r. Surgeon. Ofilceover C. T. Cornwall’s Store, first buil- ding east of Norwalk Hotel, NORWALK, CONN. References .' Prof. J. Beakley, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. S. R. Kirby, Homeopathic Medical Col— lege, New York city, or G. W. Swazey, M. D., Springfield, Mass. 21 CYRUS NORTHROP. Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Ofilce opposite Congregational Church, . SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. slams a. rumour, jsunoicxn AND MECHANICAL D E N '1' I s '1', Ofilce at Residence, East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. Architecture. _ SIDNEY 1M. STONE, ' ' ARCHITECT, Will furnish Plans, Specifications, Detail Drawings, and superintend the erection of publicland private buildings. Office in Mar- ble Block, Chapel-st, New Haven, Ct. tf52 “1 E0. F. BELDEN, N orwalk, Conn.,Man- ufacturer of Tin, Copper, and Sheet Iron Ware; and dealer in Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Cutlery, Brittannia,Wooden and Willow Ware, Crockery; and a full assort- ment of House Keeping articles generally. ' E. 'BISSELL, Auctioneer, will give 0 particular attention to sales by Auc- tion, of Real Estate, Personal Property and Household Furniture : terms low. Will. c. STREET & co, Importers; wholesale and retail dealers in HARDWARE, IRON, Steel Cutlery, Guns, Agricultural Imple- ments, Oils, Paints, Window Glass, &c. o. s. noonwoon, fashionable Draper & Tailor, and GENTLEMEN‘S FURNISHIN G EMF 0 B I UM I No. 3 Skiddy‘s Block, Main-st, Norwalk, Ct. O. 3. GRUMAN, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic DRY- ;ooons, CARPETINGS, Jarriuge Trimmings, Cloths, Cassimeres, Satiuetls, Vestings, and Tuilor’s Trimmings, by the Yard, Piece or. Package. Sheetings, ‘ Shirtiugs, Jeans, Are. At the lowest possible prices. NORWALK, CONNl S. E. OI-MSTEAD &. 00., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Irocerles. Flour, Feed, &c., 14 and 16 Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. ETNA . (NSURANGE COMPANY, _Of Hartford. ' Incorporated in 1819, Charter Perpetual. :a-a Capital $1,000,000 more against loss and damage by Fire, on Turn“ adapted to the hazard,and cult—rte!“ With the laws of compeuSiitiou. llgORGE R. COWLES, Sole Agent Y , For Norwalk and vicinity. :INS'IIRANOE. HE subscriber havin taken the agency ofith-e New England ire and Marine In- urance (Io. of Hartford, is prepared to insure lickiud's'pf property against loss or damage vy firéfpn-as accommodating terms as any ~thcr Company. _ Thd’Ne‘w England Fire and Marine Insu— ance Company has been recently established Iith albeit] in capital of $200,000 and has a urplu‘s of $6,295.00. ,. ' JOSEPH W. HUBBELL, . Agent for Norwalk and vicinity. lorwalk, Feb. 1st, 1861. tfi ‘ L'GARS and Molasses at right prices at 5 OLMSTEAD & co’s. ,‘ wholesale or retail on as favorable terms as STEPHEN RAYMOND , _- Collector. Office at the Store of S. & L. Curtis, Norwalk, Conn. REMOVAL. ‘HE office of c; F. Mocller’s Dyeing Es- tablishment has been R E M 0 V E I) from Mr. John F. Bennett’s, to Bunting’s Bakery, Main-st, where he will be glad to see all his old customers ,‘as well as many newones as will favor him with a call. South Norwalk, Chas. R. Bennett; Winni- pauk, J 03. C. Randle Outta Percha & IndiaRubb'er CEMENT ROOTING. THIS article has been' thoroughly tested by builders, Architects, and others, and the experience of years has proved it to be the cheapest and most durable roofing in use. We call attention to the following facts : . lst—It is fire and water proof. 2d—From its great elasticity it is not inju- riously affected by extremes of heat and cold. 3d—It is adapted to all kinds of Roofs, Whether steep or flat, and is not in want of constant repairs, as is the case with metal and other roofs. 4th—The cost is only. about One-Half that of Tin, and it is twice as durable. It is readily applied to Old Shingle Roofs, without removing the shingles, which is a great desideratum to parties who do not wish to risk having their ceilings and furniture ru- ined, while repairs are being made. Leaky Tin and Metal Roofs are readily re- paired with Gutta ,Percha Cement, and prevented from further corrosion and leaking thereby insuring a perfectly water-tight roof for many years. Specimens of the Rcofing can be seen by calling on the subscriber, at South Norwalk. All orders by letter will receive prompt at- tention. D. F. HUNT, South Norwalk. .A. JACKSON 6!. BRO. No. l Gazette Building. OULD respectfully announce to the public and their old customers, that they have recently made extensive additions to their stock of goods. W'e are now prepar- ed to offer an assortment not to be surpassed in Fairfield County, in quality or price. We would call particular attention to our stock of Watches, which is larger than ever before.— We. have a fine lot of Ladies’ Swiss Watches, in gold cases, at prices varying from $20 to $75, which we can recommend as bein r cor- rect time keepers. Also, Gentlemen’s atoll- es, in silver and gold-cases, at any price from $5 to $100. We buy of the best importers in New York, and alto ether for cash, so that our. facilities for selling cheap could not be eater. Our stock of Jewelry, Silver and Iated Wares was never better than at pres- ent, and comprises all I the latest styles that are manufactured. A. ACKSON & BRO. E.EQUINTARD 6L SONS, Cabinet -Makers 3 .At their Old Establislwd Ware Rooms, , East Side the Bridge, OPPOSITE PHWNIX BLOCK." l I AVE now on hand the largest and best assortment of Cabinet Furniture,Chairs, Looking Glasses, Mattresses, etc, ever offered for sale in this place, which we have just pur- chased for cash, at extremely low prices, and , intend to sell accordingly. ' . We also keep constantly on hand, Ready Made C’oflim of all sizes and descriptions, from the 'most costly Rosewood to the plamest ever used. From our long experience in the Underta- kin' Business, we are confident we can give perict satisfaction to all who may need our services. . 37 Groceries Cheaper than ever 7 I' O R C A 5 II I HE subscriber would inform the public fgenerally, that he still continues to sell the best of Groceries, Provisions, etc., at his old "stand, N o. 4 Skiddy’s Block, as cheap as the cheapest. He offers great inducements to cash buyers, as he has as large an assort- ment of groceries of the best qualities as can be found at any store in the country. He would invite the special attention of all to his stockof ,COFFEES, TEAS AND SUGARS,. _ which are of, the very best quality, and Will be sold cheap. The public are invited to call and examine and judge for themselves. A. MOREHOUSE. SOUTH NORWALK Ladies and Gents’ Boot c2! Shoe Store. 7 ‘HE subscriber, having taken the business J. and stand of Stevens & Tristram, is pre- pared to supply every article to be found in a first claws Boot and ,S/we Estubh'slmzent, for 1a- dies, gentlemen, or children’s wear. Our goods are manufactured expressly for our own sales, and warrant all work sold by us. Always on hand, or made to order at short notice, Gents’ Patent Leather Boots, Shoes, doc. ; Ladies' Gaiters, 63-6., the. ,' Children‘s Gaiters, and Shoes, rte, (00., the. Rubber goods ; a large stock kept constantly on hand. Repairing done neatly and ctpedz- ently. HARVEY STEVEN S. . South Norwalk (No. 3, Ely’s Block), April 7, 1860. FURNITURE! HE subscriber is now prepared to Offer to the public, at his old stand, as good an assortment of Cabinet Furniture as can be found in Fairfield County, and at lower prices, FOR CASH, than the same quali of goods can be obtained at any other Estab ishment. The stock consists in part of Marble Top, Extension, Dining, Card, and Quartette Tables; Bookcases, Bureaus, Sofas, Tete-a-tcte Lounges ; Mahog— any and Cane seat Chairs ; Gilt. and Mahogany Frame Look- ing Glasses, &c., 850.. _ OOWIN WAREROOMS ,- , where may be found a full assortment of Cof- fins, which will finished in the best possuble manner, and at short notice. , W A hearse will. be furnished when de- sired. A. RENOUD. Westport, May lst, 1858. Hardware and Cutlery. Mechanic's Tools, Farming Utensils, Guns, Pistols, Iron and Steel, Window Glass, Paints and Oils. . M. C. STREET& 00. have in store and are constantly receiving direct from the manufhcturcrs, a large suppl of Foreign and Domestic Goods, under the a ove deuomiuationspvhich makes their assortment of articles suited to this market, equal to any in the State, and which will'bc sold either ' can be purchased in New York. WILLIAM C. STREET, A. H. WILCOXSON. I'ancv Goods, ch.‘ A fine assortment of Fancy Goods, Pocket Cutlery, and a new lot of Rodger’s Scis- sors, just received and warranted to be a first rate article. Clocks of all kinds. We have also the agency of Mcrrill’s Oriental Pomade, something new, and needs only to be tried to be appreciated. A. JACKSON & BRO‘ FINE variety of Meerschaum, Lava New HARDWARE '81. PAINT STORE, Main Street, Opposite I. H. Campell’s Confectionery, gmavm ' & PROWITT, IVholhsnle and retail Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Paper Hang- ings, Window Shades, 83c. TIMBER l: LUMBER! lath, Lime, Brick, Cement, Paints, Oils, Glass, BUILDERS’ HARDWARE, &C., &C., AT THE New Lumber l’ard, NEAR THE RAIL ROAD BRIDGE, SOUTH NORWALK. Our Stock is new, boutrht for Cash, and will be sold low. TOLLES & ELY. South Norwalk,'0ct. 15, 1860. tf42 Building Raising and Moving. HE Subscriber would give notice that he is fully prepared to raise or move any Buildings, either Of Wood, Brick, or Stone. He has all of the necessary tools, and feels qualified by experience to conduct the busi- ness in a proper manner. Orders left at the Gazette Office, or with the Subscriber, will receive prompt attention. GEORGE PERRY. References .- Wm. K. James, Wm. S. Lockwood, Geo. G. Bishop, S. & L. Curtis,Tiinothy B. Fitch, (Steam Mill,)JosephW.Hubbell, James Mitch- ell, Hill A: Hubbell, Jonathan Camp, 0. J. Gruman. 3m15 Mr. J”. Hessio‘u, “”1 writ“: ProfessorofMusic Is now prepared to re- - new his course of instruc- tion to all those who may desire his services. Instructions given on the Piano Forte, Organ or Mclodeon. Pianos tuned and repaired. ll orders left at his residence, Main-st, and store of A. H. Camp, No. 17 Main-st, Norwalk, will be promptly attended to. 1y32 NORWAIaK Steam Sawing and Plaining M I I. I. . HE subscriber has fitted up and is now . prepared to execute all orders for Pla- ning); Scroll and other Sawing; manufacture of oors, Sash, Blinds, &c., &c., in the best and most expeditious manner, and at satis- factory prices. Orders by mail promptl at- tended to. 1y17 TIMOTHY B. FITCH. House .5; Sign Painting, GILDING, GLAZING, &c., ac, SOUTH N ORWALK. HE subscriber will execute all orders in Plain or Ornamental Painting in the most satisfactory manner, and at reasonable prices. Also, For Sale, his present residence (with his business if desired), comprising a house nearly new, with garden, trees, shrubbery, &c., and ashop thereon. Terms easy. .Ap- ply on the premises, opposite Quintard & Smith’s Carriage Factory, to , GEORGE HODGES. May 7th, 1860. . 1y19 J. N.LocKwoon e’co, West Side of the Bridge, ’_ LYNES’ N EW BLOCK, KEEP constantly on hand, a large and varied assortment of Ladics’, Gents’,and Children’s . GAITERS, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., all made under our own- personal supervis- ion, of the best material, and in the most workmanlike-manner. Our assortment of Ladies’ Gaiters undoubtedly comprises—both 'in extent and quality—a finer assortment than can be found at any similar establishment in the County. In Gent’s Boots, Gaiters, Shoes, etc, we have a larger and better assortment, we are confident, than was ever before offer- ed in N orwalk. - We are prepared to manu- facture, to measure any article in our lz' no, and at the slwrlcst notice. ‘Misses’ and Children's Shoes, Rubbers, etc., in endless variety. A fine article of Slippers for Gents’ wear. REPAIRING—in all its branches—done neatly, quickly, and cheaply. Whitney’s Photographic and Fine Art GALLERY, Nonwamt, CONN. ATE E. B. Tnonrson’s. E T. Whitney would inform the citizens of Norw’alk that he has established himself in the Gazette Building, and will furnish them with Photo- graps, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Pictures taken by the sun, from Miniatures, to life size; colored or plain; in the highest style of the art. E. T. WHITNEY Wagon and Carriage BUILDING AND REPAIRING, N New Canaan, at the old stand of the subscriber. Every description of Wagons made to order, and ten per cent. cheaper than any other shop in the county. All kinds of Farm produce, and Oak, Ash, and Hickory Plank taken in exchange for work. tf29 E. L. ARNOLD. ALBERT RGRPEI, MERCHANT TAILOR, DJOINING Store, of Knapp Jr Lynes, Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine the large and varied assortment of READY MADE CLOTHING, French Cloths, Cassi- meres and V" 'ugs, also a general assortment of Gentle" ,. urnishing Goods, consisting, in par‘ ,4, Caps, Umbrellas, Shirts, Col- lars, cs, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, &c. Cloths“, Cassimeres and Vestings b the yard or pattern, and out free of charge. articular attention paid to Children’s Garments. I'or Sale. A very desirable small Farm, on the turn- . pike to N. Y., and about 10 minutes’ drive from_ the N. Y. & N. H. Depot. Said farm contains about 14 acres has all kinds of Fruit 111 full bearing; large Barn and’ Car- riage House in good repair, and a very con- vement House. Terms reasonable. Apply to T. B. Griffith, So. Norwalk. Also, a House and Lot on Flax Hill—terms reasonable. Also, House and Store in South Norv alk, The undersigned attends to the pure use and sale of Real Estate, on reason- able terms. tl34 T. B. GRIFFITH. ROOFING. HE subscriber is prepared to furnish par- ties, building, with Warren’s superior FELZ AND CEMENT ROOFING. This article of Roofing is in use upon the Norwalk Lock Compan ’s Building, and at Lounsbury, Bissell & Co s, where it gives en- tire satisfaction. and is believ d to be the cheapest as well as the best so ing in use-— All orders will receive prompt ttention. ‘ C. T LOOMIS. ' SUPERIOR Machine for uttiug Hay, Straw and Stalks, for sal at the New Hardware Store of MARVIN or PROWITT Main Street. Morrill’s Oriental Pomade. A NEW lot, just received, alsoa fine lot Perfumery A and China, Pipes and Cigar Tubes may be found at the Corner Store. "A” A J CKSON & BROTHER. X NO RWALK. CONN” TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1861. . From the Atlantic for December. The Wolves. kY J. T. TROWBRIDGl-I. Ye who listen to stories told . When hearts are cheery and nights are cold, 0f the lone wood~side, and the hungry pack That howls on the fainting traveler‘s track,— Flame-red eyeballs that waylay, By the wintry moon, the belated sleigh.— The lost child sought in the dismal wood 0n the trhmpled snow ;——0 ye that hour, With thrills of pity and chills of fear, Wishing some angel had been sent To shield the helpless and innocent,— Know the fiend that is crucler far Than the gaunt grey herds of the forest are! Swiftly vanish the wild fleet tracks Before the rifle and woodmau’s ax; But hark to the coming of unseen feet, Pattering by night through the city street! Each wolf that dies in the woodland brown Lives 0 spectre and haunts the town. All night they snufi‘ and snarl before The poor patched window and broken door ; They paw the clapboards and claw the thatch, At every crevice they whine and scratch; Their tongues are subtle and long and thin And they lap the'living blood within. Icy kcen are the teeth that tour, Red as ruin lhe eyes that glare. Children crouched in corners cold Shiver in tattered garments old, And start from sleep with bitter pangs At the touch of the phantom’s viewlcss fangs. Weary the mother and worn with strife, Still she watches and fights for life. But her hand is feeble and weapon small; One little needle against them all i In evil hour the daughter fled From her poor chamber and wretched bed ; Through the city‘s nitilcss solitude To the door of sin the wolves pursued. Fierce the father and grim with want; His heart is gnawed by the specter gaunt; Frenzied stealing forth by night, _ With whetted knife, to the desperate fight, He thought to strike the specter light. But he smites his brother-man instead. 0 you who listen to stories told, When hearths are cheery and nights are cold, Weep no more at the tales you hear, The danger is close and the wolves are near. Shudder not at the murderer's name, Marvel not at the maiden‘s shame; Pass not by with averted eye The door whence the stricken children cry. But when the best of the unseen feet Sounds by night in the stormy street, Follow thou where the spectres glide, Stand like Hope by the mother's side, And be thyself the angel sent To shield the hapless and innocent. He gives but little who gives his tears, He gives his best who aids and cheers. He does well in the forest wild Who slays the monster and saves the child: But he does better and merits more, _ Who drives the wolf from the poor man’s door. ____....,,-. Colonel Wilson's Report Colonel Wilson, or as he is more in- miliarly known,“Billy” Wilson, has made an official report Of his conflict on Santa Rosa Island, and it must be said that it is a curious production. Wilson, it should be remembered, has not enjoyed the advantages of a West Point educa- tion; he has had few opportunities of learning either the graces or the rules of literary composition; he is as rough in his style as in his manners ; his knack at fighting is better than his knack at writ- ing, and quite possibly it is so because he has had greater experience in the for- mer line than in the latter. He fought none the worse for the want of grammar and rhetoric when the rebels drove him Tout of bed at an unreasonably early hour, while straightforward account of the fray is quite as clear and instructive and‘ far more amusing than more methodical documents. He tells Gen. Arthur that “his new clothes Were all destroyed,” that the enemy’s war cry wos “Death to Wilson,” and that “five thOusaud dollars reward was offered for his own head; but he congratulates himself on two facts —-uamely, “that his “commission is safe” and that his men have smelt gunpowder, and now they are all right.” Then he makes this little statement : “They are exhibiting nu hair and head in Pensacola ; the reward is already claimed ; also an old flag which I nailed to a flagstafi' on the Fourth of July, which has been there ever since ; noth- ing left, hOchcr, but the stars. The In dies have cut it up in pieces, and have it pinned on their bosoms as a trophy. Ev- ery one in Pensacola has my sword and uniform. I must have had uJarge quan- tity of hair, plenty of swords and uni- forms. They say if I was taken alive I was to be put in a cage and exhibited.” The report concludes with these jerky and suggestive sentences, which sound very oddly in an official paper, but nev- ertheless tell the whole story : “We 1 y upon our arms every night. I have slept but very little Ibis week. I don't feel well. I have got the diarrhma. We will want 800 uniformsfi Your obe- dient sernut, WILLIAM WILSON, Colonel Commanding.” Medical assistance should at once be furnished, for he is evidently, in a bad way; though we should not advise the rebels to be encourngod Iby that act to make another attempt to capture him and his mom—N. Y Post. a.» Fifty-Pour Millions Bushels of Grain. 0n the second page of to-day’s Tribune will be found arevicw of the Grain Trade of Chicago for the year 1861. By reference to it, We find that the receipts of Grain (inclu- ding flour) for the eleven months ending yes- tel day, foot up the enormous total of 54,- 093,2l9 bushels! With greater facitities for storing grain, and vessels sufficient to accommodatethe trade, the receipts would have been at leasttWenty-five per cent. great- er. But as it is, there is an increase over the commerce of 1860 of fifty per cent, and over that of 1859 of about one hundred and seventy-five per cent—Oha'oago Tribune. .. _ . .0“--- . n.9,... I-...._-.._ Coax Cmns BY THE MILE -—The Illinois Central Railroad COmpany are building elev- en miles of corn cribs along the line of their road, twelve miles south of Chicago. The capacity of this mammoth granary 'is 3,000,- 000 buahcls! We understand that the Illi- nois Control Company are , crtc‘ing these cribs to receive corn in payment for land purchased oi the company. and that the full Chicago market price is to be allowed for corn delivered there.-—- Chicago Tribune. 'and honor. I. President’s Message. Favorable Views of the Condition of the Country Recommendations of the President. WASHINGTON, Dec. 3d.——The President’s Annual Message was delivered to Congress at noon to-day, as follows: Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representation .',—- In the midst of unprecedented political troubles, we have cause of great gratitude'to God for unusual good health and most abun- dant harvests. You will not be surprised to learn that in the peculiar exigencies of the times, our intercourse with foreign nations has been attended with profound solicitude, chieflyturning upon our own domestic af- fairs. A disloyal portion of the American people have during the whole year been eu- guged in an attempt to divide and destroy the Union. A nation which endures fac- tions,and domestic divisions,is exposed to dis- respect abroad, and one party if not both, is sure, sooner or later, to invoke foreign inter- vention. Nations thus tempted to interfere are not always able to resist the counsels of seeming expediency, and ungenerous ambi- tion, although measures adopted under such influences seldom fail to be unfortunate and injurious to those adopting them. The disloyal citizens of the United States who have offered the ruin of our country in return for the aid and comfort which they have invoked abroad, have received less patronage and encouragement than they probably expected. If it were just to sup- pose, as the insurgents have seemed to have as‘sumed,that foreign nations in this case dis- carding all moral, social and treaty obliga- tions, would not solely and selfishly for the speedy restoration of commerce, including especially the acquisition of cotton,-—those nations appear as yet, not to have seen their way to their object more directly or clearly through the destruction than through the preser tion of the Union. If we could dare to belieye that foreign nations are actuated by no higher principle than this, I am quite sure a second argument could be made to show them that they can reach their aim more readily and easily by aiding to crush this rebellion, than by giving encouragement wit. The principal lever relied on by the insurgents for existing foreiginations lohos- tility againstusas already inumoted,is the em- barass cut to commerce. Those nations,how- ever, u improbably saw from the first that it was lhernion which made as well our foreign as our” domestic commerce. They can scarcely! have failed to perceive that the ef- fort fordisunion pI'OdllL't‘S the existing diffi- culty, and that one strong nation promises more durable peace and a more exten- sive, valuable and reliable commerce than can the same nation broken into hostile frag- ments. It is not my purpose to review our discussions with foreign States, because whatever might be their wishes or disposi- tions, the integrity of our country and the stability of our government mainly depends not upon them, but upon the loyalty, virtue, patriotism and intelligence of the American people. The correspondence itself, with the usual reservation, is herewith submitted.— 1 Venture to hope thatit will appear we have practised prudence and liberality towards foreign powers, averting causes of irritation, and with firmneés maintaining our' rights Since, however, it is apparent that here, as in every other State, foreign dangers necessarily attend domestic difficul- ties, I recommend that ample and adequate measures be adopted for maintaining the public defenses on every side, while, under this general recommendation, provision for defegding our coast line readily occurs tothc min . I also, in the same connection, ask the at- tention of Congress to our great lakes and rivers. It is believed that some fortifications and depots of arms and munitions, with bar- bor and navigation improvements, at well selected points upon these, would be of great importance to the national defense and pres- ervation. ‘I ask enemies to the views of the Secretary of War, expressed in his report up- on the same general subjects. ' I deem it of importance that the loyal re- gions of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, should be connected with Ken- tucky and other faithful parts of the Union by railroads. I therefore recommend as a military measure, that Congress pro- vide for the construction of such roads as speedily as possible. Kentucky will no doubt co-operate, and through her legislature make the mostjudicious selection of a line. The Northern terminus must connect with some existing railroad,and whether the route shall be from Lexington or Nicholsvnle to the Cumberland Gap, or from Lebanon to the Tennessee line in the direction of Knoxville, or some different line, can be easily deter- mined. Kentucky aud the general govern- ment co-operating, the work can be comple- ted in a short time, and when done, it will be not only of vast present usefulness, but also a valuable permanent improvement, worth its cost in all the future. Some treaties, designed chiefly for the in- tercsts of commerce and having no grave po- litical importance, have been negotiated, and will be submitted to the Senate for their con- sideration. Although we have failed to in- duce some of the commercial powers to adopt a desirable melicoration of the rigors of mar- atime war, we have removed all obstructions from the way of this humane reform, except such as are merely of temporary and acciden- tal occurrence. I invite your attention to the correspondence between her Brittanic Majesty’s Minister, accredited to this Gov- ernment, and the Secretary of State, relative to the detension of the British ship Perth- shire, in June last, by the United States steamer Massachusettsfor a supposed breach of the blockadc. As this detention was caused by an obvious misapprehension of the‘facts, and as justice requires that we should commit no belligerent act not found- ded in strict right as sanctioned by public law, I recommend that an appropriation be made to satisfy the reasonable demand of the owners of the vessel for her detention. I repeat the recommendation of my pic- decessor in his annual message to Congress, in December last, in regard to the disposition of the surplus which will probably remain after satisfying the claims of American citi- zens against China, pursuant to the awards 'of the commissioners under the Act of the third of March, 1859. If, however, it should not be deemed advisable to carry that recom- mendation into effect, I would suggest that authority be given for investing the princi- pal over the proceeds of the surplus referred to in good securities with a view to the sat.- isfaction of such other just claims of our citi- zens against China as are not unlikely to arise hereafter in the course of our extensive trade with that empire. By the Act of the 5th of August last, Congress authorized the President to instrucr the Commanders of suitable vesselsto arm and defend themselves against and to capture pirates. The author- ity has been exerted in a single instance only. For the effectual protection of our extensive and valuable commerce in tie eastern seas, especially, it seems to me that it would also be advisable to authorize the commanders of sailing vessels to recapture any prizes which pirates may make of the United States vessels and their cargoes, and the consular courts established by law in eastern coun- tries are to adjudicate the cases, in the event that this should not be’ objected to by the lo- cal authorities. If any good reason exists why we should persevere longer in with- holding our recognition of the independence and sovereignty of Hayli and Liberia, I am unable to discern it. I am unwilling, how- ever, tc inaugurate a. novel policy in regard to them, without the approbation Ol Con- gress. I submit for your consideration the expediency of an appropriation lormainlain- ing a charge d’aflhirs near each of these new states. It does not admit of doubt that im- portant commercial advantages might be sc- curcd, by favorable treaties with them. The operations of the Treasury during the period which has elapsed’siuce your adjourn- ment have been conducted with signal suc- cess. The patriotism of the peoplehas phloed at the disposal of the government the large means demanded by the public exigencies.— - xvmmv .»..~-. A .. .‘I‘v',yit:'\4\; Much of the national loan has been taken by citizens of the industrial classes, whose c0n< fidence in their country’s faith, and zeal for their country‘s deliverance from its present peril, have induced them to contribute to the support of the government, the whole of their limited acquisitions. This fact im- poses pcculiar obligations to economy in dis- bursements and energy in action. The revenue from all sources, including loans for the financial year ending on the 30th June, 1861, was $6,835,900.27, and the expenditures for the same period, including payments on account of the public debt,wcrc $84,578,034A7—leuving a balance in the treasury on the 1st of July, of $2,257,065.80 for the first quarter of the financial year cod ing on the 30th of Sept. 1861. The receipts from all sources including the balance of July lst, were 102,532,509.27, and the expenses $98,239,73309—leaving a bal- ance on the lat of Oct. 1861, of $4,292.776.18. The estimates for the remaining three quarters of the year, and for the financial year 1863, together with his views of the ways andmeans for meeting demands con- templated by them, will be submitted to you by the Secretary of the Treasury. It is grat- ifying to know that the expenses made nec- essary by the rebellion are not beyond the resources of the loyal people; and to believe that the same patriotism which has thus far sustained the government will continue to sustain it till peace and union shall again bless the land. I respectfully refer to the report of the Secretary of War for information respecting the numerical strength of the army, and for recommendations havingin view an increase of its efficiency,aud the well-being of the va- rious branches entrusted to his care. It is gratifying to know that the patriotism of the people has proved equal to the occasion, and that the number of troops tendered greatly exceeds the force which Congress authorized me to call into the field. I refer with' pleas- ure [0 those portions of his report which make allusion to the creditable degree of dis- cipline already attained by our troops, and to the excellent sanitary condition of the en- tire army. The recommendation of the Sec- retary for an organization of the militia upon a uniform basis, is a subject of vital impor- tance to the future safety of the country,aud is commended to the serious attention of Congress. The large addition to the regular army, in connection with the defection that has so considerably diminished the number of its officers, give peculiar importance to his recommendation for increasing the corps of cadets to the greatest capacity of the acad- cmy. By mere omission, I presume, Congress has failed to provide for chaplains for the volunteers. This subject was brought to my notice, and I was induced to dr w up the form of a letter, one copy of which, proper~ 1y addressed, has been delivered to each of the persons and at the dates respectfully named and stated in a schedule. containing also the form of the letter, marked A, and herewith transmitted. These gentlemen, I understand, entered upon the duties designa- ted, at the times respectively stated in the schedule, and have labored faithfully there ever since. I therefore recommend that they be compensated at the same rate as chaplains in the army. . I further suggest that general provismu be made for Chaplains to serve at hospitals as well as with regiments. The report of the Secretary of the Navy presents in detail the operations of that branch of the service, the activity and energy which have characterized its administration. and the results of measures to increase its efficiency and power. Such have been the additions by construction and purchase that it may almost be said a Navy has been created and brought into service since our difficulties commenced. Beside blockading our extensive coast, squadrons larger than ever before assembled under our flag have been put afloat and performed deeds which have increased our naval rmowu. I would invite special attention to. the recom- mendation of the Secretary for a more per- fect organization of the Navy, by introducing additional grades in the service. The pres- ent organization is, defective and unsatisfac- tory, and the suggestions submitted by the department will, it is believed, if 'adopted obviate the difficulties alludes to, promote hprmouy, and increase the efficiency of the i av . Tiler-e are three vacancies” on the beach of the Supreme Court, two by the decease of Justices Daniel and McLean, and one by the resignation of Justice Campbell. I have so far i'oreborue making nominations to fill the vacancies, for reasons which I will new state. Two of the out-going Judges resided with- in the States now overrun by revolt; so that if successors were appointed in the same localities, they could not now serve upon tin 1r circuits, and many of the most competent men there probably would not take the per- sonal hazard of accepting to serve even here lipon the Supreme Bench. I have been un- willing to throw all the appointments North- ward, disabling myself from doing justice to the Somh on the return of peace, although I may remark that to transfer to the North one which has heretofore been in South, would not, with reference to territory and population, be unjust. During the long and brilliant career of J udgc McLean, his circuit grew into an empire,——altogether too large for any one Judge to give the Courts therein more than a nominal attendance,—risiug in population from 1,470,018 in 1830 to 6,151,405 in 1860. Besides this, the country generally has out grown our present judicial system.— If uniformity was at all intended, the system requires that all the States shall be accom- modated with Circuit Courts, attended by Supreme Judges; while in fact, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Florida, Texas, Ciliforinn and Oregon have never had such Courts; nor can this well be remedied with- out a change of the system, because the ad- ding of Judges to the Supreme Court,— enough for the accommodation of all parts of the country,—with Circuit Courts, would create a Court altogether to numerous for a judicial body of any sort, and the evil of it be one that will increase as new States come in- to the Union. Ii Circuit Courts. are useful, no State should be denied them. If not use- ful, no State should have them. Let them be pzovidcd for all, or abolished as to all. Three modifications occur to me, either of which I think, would be an improvement upon our present system ;—-Let the Supreme Court be of convenient number in every event, Then, first let the whole country be divided into Circuits of convenient size, the Supreme Judges to serve in a number of them corresponding to their own number, and in- dependent Circuit J udgcs be provided for all the rest; or, secondly, let the Supreme.) udgcs be relieved from Circuit duties, and Circuit Judges be provided for all the Circuits; or, thirdly,(lispeuse with Circuit Courts altogeth- er, lcaving the judicial functions wholly to the District Courts and an independent Su- preme Court. I respectfully recommend to the considera- tion of Congress the present condition of the statute laws, with the hope that CongreQ will be able to find an easy remedy for many of the inconveniencies and evils which constant- ly embarrass those engaged in the practical administration of them. Since the organiza- tion of the government,Cougrcss has enacted some 5,000 nets and joint resolutions, which fill more than 6,000 closely printed p.1gcs,aud are scattered through many volumes. Many of these acts have been drawn in haste, and wither t sufficient caution-so that their provis- ions are often obsure themselvcsor in conflict with each other, or at least so doubtful as to render it very difficult for even the best in- formed pcrsons, to amortaiu what precisely the statute law really means. It seems to me very important that the statute laws should be made as plain and intelligent as possible and be reduced to as small a compass as may consist with the fullness and precision of the wil of the legislature and the perspecuity of its language. This, well done, would, I think greatly facilitate the labors,of those whose uty it is to assist on the administration of the laws, and Would be a lasting benefit to thep :oplc, by placing before them, in a more accessible and intelligible form, th- laws which so deeply concern their in [crests and their duties. I am informed by some, whose 0 'nions I respect, that all the acts of Con- lajfls now in force, and of a permanent and . um ..._.I"' N d I "HE-C "" ‘_ general nature, might be revised and rc-writ- ten so as to be embraced in one volume, or at' least two volumes of ordinary and conven- ient size; and I respectfully recommend to Congress to consider the subject; and if my suggestion be approved, to devise such plan as to their wisdom shall‘ sccm most proper for the attainment of the end proposed. One of the unavoidable consequences of the present insurrection is the entire suppres- sion in many places of all ordinary means of administering civil justice by the officers, and in the forms of existing law. This is the case, in whole or in part, in all the insurgent States; and as our armies advance upon and take possession of those States, the practical cvil becomes more apparent. There are no courts nor officers to whom'the citizens of other States may apply for the enforcement of their lawful claims against citizens of in- surgent States—and there is a vast amount of debt constituting such claims. Some have estimated it as high as $200,000,000, due in large part, from insurgents in open rebellion to loyal citizens, who are making great sacri- fices in the discharge of their patriotic duty to support the government. Under these circumstances, I have been urgentl’l'equest- ed to establish, by military power, courts to administer summary justice in such cases. I have thus far declined to do it, not because that I had any doubt. that the end proposed, the collection of the debts, was just and right in itself, but becauseI have been unwilling to go beyond the pressure of necessity in the unusal exercise of powers. But the powers of Congress, I sup- pose, are equal to the anomalous occasion, and, therefore, I refer the whole matter to Congress, with the hope that some plan may be devised for the administration of justice in all such parts of the insurgent States and territories as may be under control of this government, whether by a voluntaryreturu to allegiance and order, or by the power of our arms;——this, however, not to be a perma- nent institution, but a temporary substitute, and to cease as soon as the ordinary courts can be re-estiblished in peace. It is impor- tant that some more convenient means should be provided, it possible, for the adjustment of claims against the government, especially in view of their increased number by reason of the war. It is as much the duty of govern- ment to render prompt justice against itself iu'favor of citizens, as it is to administer the same between private individuals—the inves- tigation and an adjudication of claims be- longing to the Judicial Department. Beside, it is apparent that the attention of Congress will be more than usually engaged for some time to come with great national questions. It was intended by the organization of the Court of Claims, mainly to remove this branch of business from the halls of Con- gress; but while the Court has proved to be an effective and valuable means of investi- gation, it in a great degree fails to effect the object of its creation for want of power to make its judgments final. Fully aware of the delicacy, not to say the danger of the sub- ject, I commend to your careful considera- tion whether this power of making judgments final, may not properly be given to the Court reservi «r the right of appeal on questions of law at ltIIe Supreme Court, where such other provisions as expediency may have shown to be necessary. I ask attention to the report of the Post- master-General, the following being a smu- mai‘y statement of the condition of the De- partment: The revenue from all sources, during the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1861 including the annual permanent appropria- tion of seven hundred thousand dollars for the transportation of free mail inat- ter, was nine millions forty nine thousand two hundred and ninety-six dollars and forty cents—being almost two per cent. less than the revenue for 1860. The expen- ditures were $13,606,759—sh0wiug a decrease of more the eight per cent. as compared with those of the previous year, and leaving an excess expenditures over the revenue for the last fiscal year, of over $557,462,71. The gross revenue for the year ending June 30th 1863, is estimated at an increase of four per cent, on that of 1861—making $8,563,000, to which should be added the earnings of the Department in carrying free matter, viz. $700,000, making $9,283,000. The total ex- penditures for 1863 are estimated at $12,528,- 000. leaving an estimated deficiency of $3,- 145,000 to be supplied from the treasury, in addition to the permanent apprnpriation. The present insurrection shows I think, that the extension of this District across the Potomac river, at the time of establishing the capital here, was eminently wise, and consequently that the relinquislnnent of that portion of it which lies within the State of Virginia was unwise and dangerous. Isubmit for your consideration the expediency of regaining that part of the Districr and the restoration of the boundaries thereof through negotia‘ tions with the State of Virginia. The report of the Secretary of the Interior with the accompanying documents, exhibit the condition of the several branches of the public business pertaining to that Depart- ment. The depressing influences of the in- surrection have been especially felt in the 0p- emtions of the Patent and general Land Of- fices.The cash receipts from the sales of public lands during the past year have exceeded the expenses of our land system only about $200,- 000. The sales have been entirely suspend- ed in the Southern Stales,while the interrup- tion to the business of the Country and the diversion of large numbers of men from labor to military service, have obstructed settle- ments in the new States and territories of the Northwest. The receipts of the Patent Office have de- clined in nine months about $100,000, render- ing a large reduction of the force employed necessary to make it sellisustainiug. The demand upon the Pension Oflicc will be largely increased by the insurrection.— Numerous applications for pensions, based upon the casualties of the existing war, have already been made. There is reason to be- lieve that many who are now upon the pen- sion roll, and in receipt of the bounty of the government, are in the ranksnf the insurgent army or giving them aid and comfort. The Secretary of the Interior has directed a sus- pension ol' the payment of the pensions of persons upon proof of their disloyalty. I recommend that Congress authorize that offi- cer to cause the names ol‘such persons to be stricken from the pension roll. The relations of the government with the Indian tribes, have been greatly disturbed by the insurrection, especially in the Southern Superintendcncy and in that of New Mexi- co. The Indian country south of Kansas, is in possession of the insurgents from Texas and Arkansas. The agents of the United States appointed since the 4th of March for this Superintend- ency, have been unable to reach their posts, while the most of those who were in office before that time, have espoused the insur- rectionary cause, and assume to exercise the powers of agents by virtue of commission from the insurrectionisls. It is believed that upon the re-posscssion of ”10 country by the federal forces, the Indians will rapidly ccasc all hostile demonstration, and resume their lormcrrclations to the government. It has been stated in the press that a por- tion of these Indians have been organized as a military force, and are attached to the army of the insurgents. Although the Govern- ment has no official infbrmation upon the subject, letters have been written to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs by several prominent chiefs giving assurance of their loyalty to the United States, and expressing a wishforthe presence of the Federal troops to protect them. Agriculture, conlcssedly the largest interest of the nation, has not a dcparlmcnt nor a bureau, but a clerkship only assigned to it in the g0VCI'DIIICIII. While it is fortunate that this great interest is so in- dependent- in its nature as not to have de- manded and cxtorted more from the govern- mem,I respectfully ask Congress to consider whether something more cannot be given voluntarily with general advantage. Annual reports exhibiting the condition of our agriculture, commerce and manufac- tures, Would present a fund of information of great practical value In lllC country.— Whilc I make no suggcsiions as to details, I venture the opinion that an agricultural and aggstical bureau might be profitably organ- I q VOLUME XLIV--NUMBER 50. i The execution of the laws for the'suppres- sion of the African slave trade, has been con- fined to the Department of the Intorior. It is a subject of congratulation that the efforts which have been made for the suppression of thisinhuman traffic. have been attended with unusual success. Five vessels, being fitted out for the slave trade, have been seized and condemned. Two mates, engaged in the trade, and one person in equipping a vessel as a slavcr, have been convicted and subject- ed to the penalty of fine and imprisonment; and one captain, caught takin up a cargo of Africans on board his vessel as been con- victed of the highest grade of offense, under our laws, the punishment of which is death: The territories of Colorado, Dakotah and Nevada, created by the last Congress, have been organized, and civil administration’has been inaugurated therein, under auspices es- pecially gratifying, when it is considered that the leaven of treason Was found existing in‘ some of these new countries when the Federal oflicers arrived there. The abun- dant natural resources of these territories, with the security and protection afforded-by organized government, will doubtless invite to them a large immigration, when 8 shall restore the business of thezcountry to its accustomed channels. . I submit the resolutions of the Legislature of Colorado, which evidence the patriotic spirit of the people of the territory. So far the authority of the United Stateshasbeen upheld in all the territories, as it is hoped it will be in future. I commend their interests and defence to the enlighted and generous care of Cougrcss. ' ’ I recommend to the favorable considera- tion of Congress the interests of the District of Columbia. The insurrection has been the cause of much suffering and sacrifice to its inhabitants. As they have no represenm‘. tive in Congress, that body should not over- look their just claims upon the government. . ‘At your late session, a joint resolutiOn was adopted authorizing the President to take measures for fuellitatiug a proper representa— tion ofthc industrial interests of the United States at the exhibition of the industry of all ngtions, to be holdcn at London in the year 1 62. ' l ' I regret to say I have been unable to give personal attentionlto the subject, a subject at once so interesting in itself, and so exteu? sivcly and ' intricately connected with-the material prosperity of the world. Through the Secretaries of the State, Treasury, and Interior, a plan or system has been'devised and partly matured, which will be laid be- fore you. Under, and by virtue of, dreamt of Congress‘entitled an act to confiscate property use( for insurrectiona ur approved Angust 6, 1861, the leger Emmet; certain persons to the labor and services of certain other persons have. become forfeited, and numbers of the latter thus liberated are already dependent on the United States, and must be provided for in some way. Beside this, it is not impossible that some of the States will pass similar enactments for their own benefit respectively, and by the opera. tion of which persons or' the same class will be thrown upon them for disposal. In such case I recommend that Congress provide for accepting Such persons from such Sta according to some mode of valuation in lieu protanto of ' direct taxes, or upon some other plan to be agreed on with such States re- spectively that such persons, on such accept- ance by the general government, be at once deemed free, and Unit in any event steps be taken for colonizing both classes, or the one first mentioned, if the other shall not be brought into existence, at some place or pla- ccs in a climate congenial to them. It might be well to consider too, whether the free colored people already in the United States could not, so far as individuals ma desire, beriucludcd in such colonization. To carry out the plan ot‘colonization, may involve the acquiring of territory, and also the appropri- ation of money beyond that to be expended in the territorial acquisition. ' Having pracv tiscd the acquisition of territory for nearly sixty years, the question of constitutional power to do so, )5 no longer an open one with us. The pmver was‘ at first questioned by Mr. Jefferson, who, however, in the pur- chase of Louisiana, yielded his scruples on the plea 'of great expediency. If it be said that the only legitimate object of acqui- ring territory is to furnish homes for white men, this measure effects that object, for the. emigration of colored men leaves additional room for white men remaining or coming here. Mr. Jefferson, however, placed the importance of procuring Louisiana more on political and commercial grounds, than in providing room for population. On this whole proposition, including the . appropriation ofmoncy With the acquisitionot the territory,does not the expediency amount to absolLt: ntc:ssity,ihat without which the government cannot be perpetuated. The war continues. In considering the policy to be adopted for suppressing the insurrection, I have been anxious and careful that the in- evitable conflict for this purpose shall not degenerate into a violent and remorseless struggle. I have, therefore, in every case, thought it proper to keep the integrity of the Union prominent as the primary object of the contest on our part, leaving all questions which are not ol'vital military im ortance to the more deliberate action of the egislature. In the exercise of my best discretion,I have adhered to the blockade of the ports held by the insurgents instead of putting in force by proclamation the law of Congress enacted at the late session, for closing those ports. 80, also obeying the dictates of prudence as well as the obligations of laws,'instead of trans- ccuding, I have adhered to the Act of Con- gress. If a new law upon‘ the same subject should be proposed, its propriety will beduly considered. The Union must be preserved, and hence all dispensable means must be employed.— W'e should not be in haste to “ermine that radical and extreme measure which may reach the loyal as well as [he disloyal are in- dispensable. The inaugural address at. the beginning of the Administration, and the message to Con— gross at the late special session, were both mainly devoted to the domestic controversy, out of which the insurrectim and conse- quent. war have sprung Nothing now oc- curs to add to or substract from the princi- ples of general purposes stated and express- ed in those documents. The last ray of hope for preserving the Union peaceably expired at the assault upon Fort Sumter, and a general review nt‘what has occurred since may not be unprofitable. What was painfully uncer- lain then is much boner defined and more distinct now, and the progress of events is plainly in the right direction. The insur- gents confidently claimed a strong support North of Mason and Dixon’s line, and the friends of the Union were not free from up- prehension on the point. This, however, was ' soon settled definitely, and on the right side South of the line, noble little Delaware It Off right from the first. Maryland was me to Secm against the Union. Our sol era Were assaulted, bridges were burned u railroads turn up within her limits, rd we were many days at one time with‘1 tho ability to bring a single regimen .ver her soil to the Cup la]. Now, her b 895 and railroads are repaired and ope 4° “£3 8°" crnmcnt. She already gives sewf l'eg'mws lo the I‘llllSIl of the Union and’n‘me to .t'he enemy, and her people, at a ,gular election, have sustained the Union Ir a larger “883‘ gate vole than ever bcforem’eu to any can- didate on any question. Kentucky, 10°» for some time‘iu doubt, is n'W decrdedly, and I think unclmngeablv ra'ged on the 51d". ofthc Union. : Missouri i's canparatively 011““,an I believe cannot alga" b0 overrun by the m‘ surrectionisls. T h-‘SC ”"09 States of MMY‘, land, Kentucky and Missouri, neither of which would pplnise a single soldier at first, have now an aggregate of not less than forty thousand in are field for the Union, while of their citizens, not more llllli] a third of “ICII number, sud they of doubtful whereabouts and dimlpful existence, are in arms against it. Am: a somewhat bloody struggle of . months, winter closes on the Union-W" of Western Virginia, leaving them mastersof their own country. An insurgent force of about fifteen hundred, for months domipb ting the narrow peninsula region constitu- ting the counties of Aesomac and North- i ampton, and known as the eastern shore of ME" I“
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