NO RWA UK GAZ ET TE imfinsnsn EVERY TUESDAY MORNING VBY “ ’ ..--- — WA. H.3YINGTON & 00., ”I“ W CAT TWO Detritus PERANNOMIINiA-nv—AN CE. g gating °' mama, gonna to gtnml aims and gallons, (neutral gutttligmn, gimme, goblin, figuration, withhold, Ilsa-«mulllishnt in man. NUMBER 784--NEW SERIES, VOLUME XLVI"N UMBER 2- Naming G.e_I_Z_ETTEI ’— OFFICE IN GAZETTE BUILDING. Ail ETINGTON & co. A. H. BYINGTON, J. B. ELLS, G. N. ELLS, Advertising Rates. One Square, one insertion, $1 00 ” two Insertions, 1 25 three insertions, 1 50 one month, 1 75 two months, 3 00 tnree months, 4 00 -- six months, 7 00 -‘ one year—with paper 15 00 Two 8 uares, one year—with paper, 25 00 Each a ditional Square, per year, s 00 One half column, one year, One Column, one year, 75 ()0 Fifteen lines, or 100 words,make a square. Fraction- al parts of a square charged for as a whole. Yearly advertisements payable 1st of January 85.1 uly. Yearly advertisers restricted to the business contem- plated at the time of contract. _ i3!” These terms will be inflexibly adhered to. E BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Norwalk Post Ofice. MAILS CLOSE. West 7.30 A. M.——2.30 P. M. East 8.30 A. M.-—5.00 P. M. Dunbury do Norwalk Railroad 8.50 A. M. Weston, Bedding and Bedding Ridge, Tues- days, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 12 M. MAILS DUE. West 9.10 A. M.—6.Ct‘ P. M. Eas‘. 8.20 A. M.—-3.3O P. M. Daubury &' Norwalk Railroad 8.00 A. M. POST OFFICE HOURS. Fiom 7.00 A. M. to 8.00 P. M. . CHARLES OLMSTEAD, P. M. N. A. MOSMAN, M. D., Honnaaopathic .Jhysician and Surgeon, Ofiice over C. J. Grumun’s Store, NORWALK, CONN. Office hours from 1 to 3 P. M. Dr. J. .l. WALLACE, HOMEOPATHIST, Office at Dr. Moody’s late Residence, WEST AVENUE, NOR WALK, CONN. Slate at Mr. .\ orwalk. New HARDWARE &. PAINT STORE, M a i n S t r e e t, Opposite I. H. Campell’s Confectionery, MARVIN & PROWITT, Wholesale and retail Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Paper Hang-‘ ings, Window Shades, &c. JAMES G. BARBOUR, SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL D E N ‘T _I s '1', ,Utflce at Residence, East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. Architecture. SIDNEY M. STONE, ARCHITECT, Will furnish Plans, Specifications, Detail Drawings, and superintend the erection of public and private buildings. Oflice in Mar- ble Block, Chapel-sh, New Haven, Ct. tib2 Frank Nash’s Store, South ‘ D. PRITCHAR D, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Residence next door to Ruggles’ Store, MAIN STREET, SOUTH NORVVALK, CONN. Mrs. I:l.'indall, in the new block BENNETT’S BUILDING, No. 17 and 19 Main St, '“fILL call the attention of the public to her new and well selected assort- ment of MILLINEnY Goons, at a very small adoance from former prices. Vclvets very cheap for these times. Feathers, Ribbons, Flowers, &.c., &c. She will give her atten- tion to the business at all hours of the day and evening, up to the usual hours of clos- ing. All orders promptly filled. Ready made Bonnets on hand. Bloomers trimmed in unique styles. 45 New ‘Goods FOR THE HOLIDAYS. OYS, China Mugs, Match Boxes, Motto Cups, Motto Mugs, Vases and Cologne Bottles. Also, Toy Tea Setts, China Tea Setts, plain and band, and a large assortmentof all kinds of Crocker ._ Sold by . W. «S: H. H. SMITH, Phoenix Block. Whitney 6L .‘Beckwith, ' PHOTOGRAPHERS, GAZETTE BUILDING, N ORWALK, CONN. NLBROTYPES, MELAINOTYPBS, and PHOTOGRAPHS, plain, retouch- ed or colored, in the best style of the Art. Cartes de Visit-es in all styles. Stereoscopic Groups, Views of Private Residences and Grounds taken. A good assortment of Rosewood, Gilt and Passe Partout Frames, for Photographs and Carlos de Visites. E. T, WHITNEY. R. A. BECKWITH. Roofing. , HE subscrlber is prepared to furnish par- ties building, with Warren’s superior FELT AND CEMENT ROOFING. This article Of Roofing is in use upon the Norwalk Lock Company’s Building, and at Lounsbury, Bisscll A: Co’s, where it gives en- tire satisfaction, and is believed to be the cheapest as well as the best roofillg in use.— All orders will receive prompt attention. tf‘38 C. W. LOCKWOOD. N. B.-— All orders left at the store of A. Morehouse, Main street, will be promptly at- tended to, Inquiries freely answered. War Claims. HE undersigned, through the agency of reliable friends in Washington, is pre- pared to secure Bounty Money, Back Pay, Pensions, and claims of all kinds against the Government. Charge for collecting from two to five per cent. NO charge will be made for advice given in relation to claims, and no fee charged unless the claim is col- lected: JOSEPH W. IVILSON. Aug. 22, 1862. ELM STREET SALOON , Between Main and Broad Streets, NEW CANAAN, CONN. J. W. EDMONDS, Proprietor. OYSTERS served in any style, and for sale by the Quart or Gallon. Also, all kinds Of FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, and other REFRESH- MENTS. Private Supper Rooms for Small Parties. Also, in connection with, but; in separate apartments, a first-class SnAero AND HAIR DRESSING SALOON. Li E0. F. BELDEN, Norwalk, 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. a. s. Locnwoon, l'rtshlonable‘ Draper & Tailor, _ and GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING EMPOBIUM 1 No. 3 Skiddy‘s Block, Main-st, Norwalk, Ct S. E. OI-MSTEAD 6!. 00., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Flour, Feed, &c., 14 and 16 Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. ETNL INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Hartford, Incorporated in 1819, Charter Perpetual. Calh Capital $1,000,000 Insure against loss and damage by Fire on Terms adapted to the hazard,and consistent with the laws of compensation. GEORGE R. COWLES, Sole Agent iv?» . For Norwalk and vicinity. “DENTAL cm. AN impression having gone abroad that the undersigned has relinquished his profession, this is to inform his friends and be public that he still continues the practice of his profession at his 011 stand, foot of Main-st, Norwalk, where he will be happy to tender them his best services. In case of 'elnporary abscnce,a skillful assistant will be l )Lllld in attendance at the Office, ready and wdling to serve all that may call. A. HILL, D. D. S. A. JACKSON 61. 330. No. 1 Gazette Building. OULD respectfully announce to the public and their old customers, that they have recently made extensive additions 1') their stock of goods. \Ve are now prepar- ed to offer all assortment not to be surpassed in Falrfield County, in quality or price. We would call particular attention to our stock of Watches, which is lar er than ever before.— _We have a line lot of adies’ Swiss Watches, lngOld cases, at prices varying from $20 to $15, which we can recommend as bein cor- rect tune keepers. Also, Gentlemen’s atch- es, In Silver and gold cases, at any price from $9 to $3- 00. We buy of the best importers in New lork, and altogether for cash, so that our fatalities for selling cheap could not be greater. Our stock of Jewelry, Silver and ’latevi Wares was never better than at pres- ent, and comprises all of the latest styles that a. "c manufactured. A. JACKSON & BRO, 1ISH POLES, Traveling Baskets Clothe Baskets, 1V ork Baskets. . ’1 Ware ill general, at. Also \Vooden C. 8:. E. K. LOCKWOOD & CO. .N 001), all lengths, at S. E. OLM. " ‘ A: ()O'S Wood Yard, for sale givibAD Window Shades. _-.._m_ SPLENDID Assortment of W' ' ' [X Shadcsjust received and for sale 11:90“ MARVIN d: PROWITT. Nova-3rd, 1862. Children’s Carriages, PRICE ranging from $1.50 upward, at C. & E. K. LOCKWOOD & CO. FOR SALE. ,1 . GOOD seven and a half (7 L2) octave PIANO, elegant carved rosewood case, ‘will be sold at a bargain. Apply to th5 E. C. BISSELL. 'I'O CAPTAINS AND OWNERS of VESSELS. l‘HE undersigned has taken the SHIP YARD and MARINE RAILWAY, (formerly owned by Clark do Ritch,) in Greenwich, Conn, where he intends to car- ry on all kinds of Ship Building and Repairing of Vessels. He keeps constantly on hand all kinds of Points and Oils, Timber. of all kinds for the repair of vessels. SHIP SMITH WORK done in the best manner, and with dispatch, on as favorable terms as any other marine railway in the country. 24 E. M. MERRITT. NEW FURNISHING STORE, - IN JAMES" NEW BUILDING, Water Street, Norwalk. HAVE at my Store in Norwalk the largest assortment of Household Furniture , in this county, consisting of Bureaus of all kinds, Lounges, Sofas, Tete-a-Tetcs, Card Tables, Marble top picr Tables and Center Tables, I’Vash Stands, EXIENSION TABLES, CHAIRS and ROCKERS of all kinds, Looking Glasses, Picture Frames, and everything else in the Furniture line cheap for Cash. Repairing, done promptly and by experienced workmen. Undertaking, I have on hand a large assortment of COFFINS, of the best materials, and will furnish shrouds, carriages, hearse, and every— thing necessary for the burial of the dead, cheaper than can be obtained elsewhere. I have as good a Hearse as there is in the county; and will attend Funerals in neigh- boring towns, without extra charge. ELBERT RAYMOND. Norwalk, May lst, 1862. 44 Splendid Attractions FOR THE HOLIDAYS. HE Firln of ICNAPP & LYNES would inform their old friends and pat- l‘OllS that they have made an extensive addi- tion to their stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES, PERFUMERY, PATENT MEDICINES, FLAVOR- ING EXTRACTS, POMADEs, and other articles usually found in a First-Class Drug Store, and are prepared to furnish anything in their line of business at the lowest possible rates. Flavoring Extracts, Of the finest quality, constantly on hand; among which are to be found Vanilla, Lem- on, Almond, Rose, Peach, Celery, Raspberry, Strawberry, Pineapple, Jamaica Ginger, &c. Also, a splendid assortment of LUBIN’s, and KNAPI' A; LYNES’ HANDKERCHIEF EXTRACTS and COLOGNES. Also, a superior quality of Hair Oils and Pomades. EVERY BODY wants the Tax Pay- er’s Manual, containing all the items Of Taxation, the mode of proceeding, l and the duties of the Officers, at SELLECK’S. 'l Hymn for the Hour. The Angels of Freedom are calling; Their music is borne from the sky; The chains of the bondmau are falling: The jubilee morning is nigh. Now chant ye the mighty evangel, And hasten the spirit to free; For liberty‘s beautiful Angel liath come from the Father to thee. There is not a bosom but pineth To burst from all slavish control; To bask in the brightness that shineth Today from the Infinite Soul. Makes way for the life-bringing Angel, And hasten the spirit to free; For libertyls holy evangcl Hath come from the Father to thee. The stars in their glory are singing; Thcruce of oppression is run ; For slaves into heroes are springing, And love binds the nation in one, Christ comes in the Liberty Angel; in: hastens the spirit to free; And speaks through the holy evangel That comes from the father to thee. —-N. 1'. Tribune. II. M. J. «. ~ A Snake in the Glass; a Homily. BY JOHN G. BAKE. Come listen 9. While to me, my lad, Come listen to me for a spell! Let that terrible drum For a moment be dumb, For your uncle is going to tell What befel A youth who loved liquor to‘vell. A clever young man was be, my lad, And with beauty uncommonly blest, Ere with brandy and wine He began to decline, And behaved like a person possessed : I protest The temperance plan is the best, One evening he went to a tavern, my lad, 11c went to a tavern one night, And drinking too much Rum, brandy and such, This chap got exceedingly “ tight ;’ - And was quite, What your aunt would entitle a “ fright." The fellow fell into a snooze, my lad; . ’Tis a horrible slumber he takes—— He trembles with fear, And acts very queer; My eyes l how he shivers and shakes When he wakes, And raves about horrid great snakes! ‘Tis a warning to you and me, my lad, A particular caution to all— Though no one can see . The viper but be— To hear the poor lunatic bawl, “ How they crawl ! All over the floor and the wall I" Next morning he took to his bed, my lad, Next morning he took to his bed; And he never got up, To dine or to sup, Though properly physicked and bled; And I read _ Next day the poor fellow was dead. You‘ve heard of the snake in the grass, my lad, Of the viper concealed in the grass ; But now you must know, Man’s deadliest foe Is a snake of a different class ; Alas l ’Tis'thc viper that lurks in the glass. A warning to you and me, my lad; A very imperative call—- Of liquor keep clear; Don‘t drink even beer, If you’d shun all occasion to fall, If at all, Pray take it uncommonly small. And if you are partial to snakes, my lad. (A passion I think very low,) Do not enter to see ’cm, The Devil’s Museum .' "l‘is very much better to go (That’s so 1) And visit a regular show. —N. Y. Ledger. v<°>o [5.5“ Christmas last year occurred on Thursday, and an old English legend thus predicts the features of the present your :— If Christmas on Thursday be, A windy winter you shall see— Windy weather in each week, And hard tempeats, strong and thick. The summer shall be good and dry ; Corn and beasts shall multiply ; That year is good for lands to till; Kings and princes shall die by skill, If a child born on that day shall be, It shall happen right well for thee: 0f deeds he shall be good and stable, Wise of speech and reasonable. Whose that day goes thieving about , Shall be punished without a doubt; And if sickness that day betide, It shall quickly from thee glide? <0» Pament of Soldiers in the New England States. Major B. F. Watson, Paymaster, U. S. A. is located in Boston for army pay- ments in New England. His ofiice has been removed to Reed’s Building, Fa- neuil Hall Square. We are informed that the Paymaster has at last been furnished with the much needed funds.— Discharged soldiers and others may avoid the expense of traveling to Boston, as they can be paid by mail with safety and dispatch, by addressing the Pay- master upon the subject. - Discharged soldiers should be particu- lar to have their final statements certify positively that the amount of clothing charged against them is all the clothing they have received since enlistment, if such be the fact. Unless the final statements are thus explicit upon the clothing ac- count, the paymaster- is ordered to deduct six months’ clothing allowance. The final statements should be correct before sending them to - the Paymaster, as he can only pay what. they clearly show to be due. We are also informed that under a re- cent decision of the Paymnstcr General, Major,Watson will .hereafter be permit- ted to pay sick and wounded ofiicers on leave of absence from the War Depart- ment, or from the Co mmaudcr of an Al'- my Department or District, and on an- thorized extensions of such leaves of ab- sence. By copying tlhis statement, New England papers will confer a favor on many sick and wound ed soldiers. W" Nor MUCH DIFFERENCE—A night or two since a soldier who apparently had imbibe d several “slugs” of “tanglefoot,” met a couple of gentlemen, and asked one of thl :m for money. The gentleman ex- preSl .ed (to the soldier) surprise that he SllOf lld be willing ,to take money from a see essionist. The soldier replied, “It In! kes no difference/‘01- ] am a Democrat. A “fellow feeling” makes people "wond- r'Jus kind.” Washington Clarmzicle. ————————-¢<<.>u .w-A soldier in one of the hospitals, who had lost one of his arms, was rejOlciug over the fact. Said be: “My Grand.- father lost a leg in the Revolutionary War and our family have been bragging over - l 4 t it ever since. The story is an old one, and now I am going to be hero of the family, West India Correspondence. ST. THOMAS, Dec. 15, 1862. My last was dated at Havana, on the 6th. I left on the 7th, ill the British Mail Steamship “ Conway,” and the pas- sage up was anything but an agreeable one and steaming six days against the never- ceasiug trade winds, and heavy head sea, penned up with Confederate gentlemen and British official sympathizers. the wretched bad fare on board the Royal Mail Steamships, were trials hard to be endured without losing both temper and flesh. I made up my mind on leaving home, however, to bear and forbcar with everythlng not intended as personal in- sults, and I have kept my resolution thus far. The agents of the C. S. A., to their credit, be it said, are very respectful and considerate in their deportmeut, and in striking contrast with the British ofiicers, most of whom took every opportunity, when together with those gentlemen, to abuse the U. S. Government, and the people of the North. I took my seat at the table as far as possible from them,that I might not hear their conversation, but John Bull generally bellowed so loud, when discussing the affairs of the United States, that his roar could be heard at the further end of the table. On one occasion, when it would seem they had been discussing the relative merits of the people North and South, the Admiralty agent, a supercilious and arrogant old man, with white locks, who assumed a dig- nity and air of importance not in keeping with his position, addressing himself to the C. S. A., and apparently in reply to some remark from them, said, “ Youg‘must know sirs, that I perfectly detest the very sight and name, and everything that per- tains to afiYankee.” Rather strong lan- gauge that, I thought, and being the on- ly Yankee on board, I must take notice of it. Upon second thought, however, not considering the source whence it came respectable, I let it pass on out the cabin windows unnoticed, and not a remark was made upon it by any gentleman at the table ; nor did it seem to excite a smile of gratification from the gentlemen to whom it was addressed. It was painfully mortifying to see educated men like the 018, some 15 or 20 of them, of a na- tio ith whom we are nearest allied by laws, language, qtstomsgand an extensive commercial and social intercourse, to de- grade their speclcs as to eschew all that they have said the last 25 years upon the barbarous system of slavery, and the fili- bustering propensities of the Southerners, to now turn round and almost worship them. Inconsistency, however, seems to be a part Of British education, and it stands out a prominent trait in both gov- ernment and people. I am reminded of an incident in illustration, that came un- der my observatioulin the year 1840. I arrived at Bathurst, a British Colony on the river Gambia, in Africa, at the same time with the Hon. Capt. Joseph Den- man, son of the Lord Chief Justice Den; man, who was then in command of the Squadron on the coast, for-Elbe suppres- sion of the Slave-trade. He had just ar- rived up from the Galiuas, the most ex- tensive slave mart in Africa, where be liberated 1100 Slaves that were in the pens there, waiting vessels to be shipped Off, and burnt up all the buildings and property in store then for slave trafiic, amounting, it was said, to upwards of two .million dollars. The Governor at Ba. thurst, Sir Edward Emily, 3 Post Cap- tain in the British navy, presuming upon his age and higher position in the navy, to lecture the young Commander, of‘28 years, commenced by asking him if he had authority for what he had define, and if he thought his government would ap~ prove of it. Capt D. hesitated a mo- ment, seeming to feel it beneath his dig- nity to reply, and then, stretching himself to his full hight and looking around upon the little old Governor, said, “ Sir, I knew when I came on the coast, how the officers of her Majesty’s cruisers bad cou- nived at the slave trade, frequenting their Baracoons, and revelling with those en- gaged in that accursed traflic, capturing now and then one to keep up appearances of zeal; and I know also that British offi- cers and British subjects on the coast participated criminally in the trade, by furnishing supplies to those engaged in the busifiess ; but I came out to suppress the trade, and with a determination to do so by every legal means in my power, and hearing, on my arrival, of those 1100 hu- man being conliued there in chains ready to be shipped off into perpetual slavery, I knew it was my duty, according to my commission, to interpose in their behalf and liberate them, and I have done so. My God, and Queen Victoria will, I am sure, approve of what I have done, and whether the government does or not, is a matter of comparatively little importance to me. He had, no doubt, consulted his distinguished father before taking this step. He was, however, soon relieved of his command, and went home disgrac- ed as was intended by the Lord Commis- sioners of the Admiralty. Victoria and Albert, God be praised for bestowing on them so many virtues, did not allow him to remain long in disgrace. They had hearts to appreciate such humane and dis- interested conduct, and at once placed him in charge of their Yacht, “ Victo- toria & Albert,” which position be held for 20 years, enjoying at the some time, a position of honor in the Royal house- hold. Hc was still in command of her leaped over his back. NORWALK, CONN., TUESDAY, JANUARY 13.1863. __. ___._ ._ -__.-_.____ _ when Victoria sent her to Madeira to convey the Empress of Austria, two years ago, but I notice quite recently, an Admiral Deuman in the British navy, which I presume, is the same one. Upon reading the London Times, Star, Herald, and other British papers of that stamp, in their comments on American affairs, and then hearing the swaggering braggadocio of British officers, I cannot but think a large portion of the people are “aching for a fight” with the Yan- kees in the most confident assurance that, in the present state of their affairs at home, they will be easily whipped. God forbid that the U. S. Government; should be forced by circumstances to accept a challenge from Great Britain. Submit to every indignity without direct insult, un- til we havc peace at home, and we can then, in a few years of peace, teach her a lesson of humility that would prey upon her more than a successful war, not that I should have any fear of the result of a war, even now, but if we can avoid it until the rebellion is put down, they will no longer show inclination to fight. . I once saw a Spanish bull-fight in Ven- ezuela. I have never had-any desire to see another. After trying a number of bulls without their showing much dispo- sition to fight, they at length brought out one that seemed to charm thogmultitude. After being goaded awhile by the petty Matadors, they protecting themselves with thin, long spears, he finally’became so furious as to induce the celebrated MatadOr of the day to try his metal. Leaping over the enclosure without any protection, he placed himself about 100 feet from the bull, and waited his pleas- ure. It was not long before he caught sight of his red clothes, and made for him, and then such shouts and cheers as went up from ten thousand voices; It made the heart sick tojwitness such bar- barous sports among civilized people. I would gladly have turned away from what seemed to me, must be certain death, but my head seemed transfixed, and I stood an unwilling witness to the sight. On came the bull, at a. furious rate, with head down and tail out straight, confi- dent of success. The Matador stood perfectly still and composed until the bull was within two feet of him, when he placed one foot betweenhis horns and “ John Bull” wheeled short around and stood facing his foe. After viewing him awhile, he seemed to resolve upon giving up the contest, and to feel that all his boasted might and strength was of no avail with so supple and ingenious a “ Yankee,” and went sneaking away. . This place is one vast merchandise shop, supplying most; of the other Islands, even as far down as Cuba, on the south side, and inany ports on the Continent, South and west. The Island Itself is so barren that they are dependent upon the neighboring Islands for a large portion of their necessaries of life. They are de- pendent upon the heavens too for their supply of water. Since my first visit to the Island in 1829, several times they have been obliged to send to other Isles for water, but their cisterns are now so large and numerous, that no such thing is likely to happen again. The merchants are made up of all no.- tions, the Germans, perhaps, the most numerous. They complain bitterly of _ dull times, and lay it all to the war in the United States. They sympathize gener- ally with the South—not from principle, but under the impression that the quick- est way to revive their drooping business would be, by the North yielding to the pretensions of the South. There are, however, many porthy exceptions, even among those suffering most. The Rebel schooner Retribution arived here a few days since from Wilmington, with a cargo of Cotton and Spts. Tur- pentine. The former brought about $4 64 and the latter $1 51. She came inwith the Rebel flag flying, but the Governor ordered it hauled down, and it, has not been visible since. There are rumors that she is to be fitted out as a privateer, but it seems to me quite improbable. The Captain and five others that came in her, are at the same hotel where I put up. It is difficult to understand their relations to each other, and what connection the five persons have with the expedition. Two propellers arrived here from Eng- land within a few days, and it is very evi- dent from what transpires, that they are destined for the South—most probable to run the blockade with what cargo they have on board, with some others to ar- rive from Nassau. The latter place, it would seem, is too closely watched to venture from there to the Southern ports. Ouofof the propellers that came in on the 15th, struck on Amgada reef, and made a hole in her bows, so that her forward compartment is filled with water. She appeared, on entering the harbor, as though some evil disposed person had her “by the nose.” Our Consul here, Mr. Edgar, seems to be watching their move- ments very closely, and no doubt reports it all to the Government. The Confed- erate agent ,here, Mr. White, I have known many years. He is very friendly when we meet, and perhaps a little too frank to please his employers, in relating his business for them. ~ Tomorrow I am off for Porto Rico, friends there, I shall proceed on to San Domingo. From thence you will perhaps hear from me again. En el mismo liem- po, g/o signe, coma siempre. S. S. Q. B. S. M. ____.._._..,,,._.._.._ Gen. Butler’s Address to the 'People of New Orleans. CITIZENS or NEW ORLEANS: It; may not be inappropriate, as it is not inop- portune in occasion, that there should be addressed to you a few words at parting, by one whose name is to be hereafter indissolnbiy connected with your city. I shall speak in no bitterness, because I am not consciOus of a single personal animosity. Commanding the Army of the Golf, I found you captured, but not surrendered; conquered, but not orderly; relieved from the presence of an army, but incapable of taking care of your- selves. So far from it, you had called upon a foreign legion to protect you from yourselves. I restored order, punished crime, opened commerce, brought pro- visions to your starving people, reformed your currency, and gave you quiet pro- tection, suchtas you had not enjoyed for many years. While doing this, my soldiers were subjected to obloqny, reproach and in- suit. , And now, speaking to you, who know lthe truth, I here:declare, that whoever has quietly remained about his business, affording neither aid nor comfort to the enemies of the United States, has never been interfered with by the soldiers of the United States. The men who,had assumed to govern you and to defend your city in arms hav- ing fled, somejof your women floated at the presence of those who came to pro- tect them. By a simple order (No. 28), I calledfiupon every soldiers of this army to treat the women of New Orleans as gentlemen should deal with,the sex, with such effect that I now call upon the just- minded ladies of New Orleans to say whethar they have ever enjoyed so com- plete protection and calm quiet for them- selves and their families,- as since the ad- vent of the United States troops. C The enemies of my country, unrepent- ant and implacable, I have treated with merited (severity. I hold that rebellion is treason, and that treason persisted in is death, and any punishment Short of that due a traitor gives so much clear gain to him from the clemency of the Government. Upon' this thesis have I administered the authority of the United States, because of which I am not un- conscious of complaint. I do not feel that I have erred iujtoo much harshness, for that harshness has ever been exhibit- ed to disloyal enemies to my country and not to loyal friends. To be sure, I might have regaled you with the ameni- ties of British civilization, and yet been within the supposed rules of civilized war- fare. You might have been smoked to death in caverns, as were the Covenan- ters of Scotland by the command of a General of the Royal House of England; or roasted like the inhabitants of Algiers during the French campaign; your wives and daughters might have been given over to the ravisher as were the actor. tunate dams of Spain in the Peninsular war; or you might ‘havojlbeeu scalped and tomahawked as our mothers were at Wyoming by thbisavage allies of Great Britain in our own revolution; your prop- erty could have been turned over to in- discriminate “loot” like the palace of the Emperor of China; works of art which . adorned your buildings might have been sent away like the paintings of the Val. ticau; your sons might have been blown from the mouths of cannon like the Sc- poys at Delhi; and yet all this would have been within the rules of civilized warfare as practiced by the most polish- ed and the most hypocritical nations of Europe. For such acts the records of the doings of some of the inhabitants of your city toward the friends of the Union before my coming, were a sufficient pro- vocative and justification. But I have not so conducted. On the contrary, the wOrst punishment inflicted, except for criminal acts punishable by every law, has been banishment with labor to a barren island, where I on- camped my own soldiers before march- iug here. . It is true I have levied upon the weal- thy rebels and paid out nearly half a million of dollars to feed 40,000 of the starving poor of all nations assembled here, made so by this war. I saw that this Rebellion was a war of the aristocrats against the middling men; of the rich against the poor; 9. war of' the landowner against the laborer; that it was a struggle for the retention of power in the hands of the few against the many; and I found no conclusion to it save in the subjugation of the few and the diseuthrallment of the many. I there- fore felt no hesitatioa in taking the sub- stance of the wealthy, who had caused the war, to feed the innocent poor who had suffered by the war. And I shall now leave you with the proud conscious- ness that I carry with me the blessings of the humble and loyal under the roof of the cottage and in the cabin of the slave, and so lam quite content to incur the sueers of the salon or the curses of the rich. I found you trembling at the terrors of servile insurrection. All danger of this I have prevented by so treating the slave that he had no cause to rebel. I found the dungeon, the chain, and the lash your only means of enforcing obedience in your servants. I leave them peaceful, laborious, controlled by the laws of kindness and justice. I have demonstrated that the pestil- ence can be kept from your borders. I have added a million of dollars to your wealth in the form of new land from the butture of the Mississippi. I have cleansed and improved your streets, canals, and public squares, and opened new avenues to unoccupied land. I have given you freedom of election, greater than you have ever enjoyed. I have caused justice to be administer- ed so impartially that your own advocates have unanimously complimented the jud- ges of my appointment. . You have seen, therefore, the benefit of the laws and justice of the Govern- ment against which you have rebelled. Why, then, will yOu not all return to, your allegiance to that Government—not with lip-service, but with the heart? and after a few days sojourn with my old I conjure you, if you desire ever to see renewed prosperity, giving business to your streets and wllal'ves—if you hope to see your city become again the mart of the IVestern World, fed by its rivers for more than three thousand miles,drain- ing the commerce of a country greater than the mind of man hath ever conceiv- ed—rcturu to your allegiance. If you desire to leave to your children the inheritance you received of your fa- thers—a stable constitutional Govern- ment; if you desire that they should in the future be a portion of the greatest empire the sun ever shone upon—return to your allegiance. There is but one thing that stands in the way. There is but one thing that at this hour stands between you. and the Government, and l/mt'z's Slavery. The institution, cursed of God, which has taken its last refuge here, in His providence will be rooted out as the tares from the wheat, although the wheat be torn up with it. I have given much thought to this sub- jcct. I came among you, by teachings, by habit of mind, by political position, by social affinity, inclined to sustain your domestic laws, if by possibility they might be with safety to the Union. Months of experience and observation have forced the conviction that the ex- istence of Slavery is incompatible with the safety either of yourselves or of the Union. As thesystem has gradually grown to its present huge dimensions, it were best if it could be gradually removed; but it is better, for better, that it should be taken out at once than that it should longer visit the social, political and fam- ily relations of your country. I am speaking with no philanthropic views as regards the slaves, but simply of the ef- fect of Slavery on the master. See for yourselves. , Look around you and say whether this saddening,‘ deadening influence, has not all but destroyed the very framework of your society. . I am speaking the farewell words of one who has shown his devotion to his country, at the peril of his life and for- tune; who iu these words can have neither hope nor interest, save the good of those whom he addresses; and let me here re- peat, with all the solemnity of an appeal to Heaven to hear me witness, that such are the views forced upon me by expe- rience. Come, then, to the unconditional sup- port of the Government. Take into your own haads your own institutions; remodel them according to the laws of nations and of God, and thus attalu that great prosperity assured to you by geographi- cal position, only a portion of which was heretofore yours. BENJAMIN F. BUTLER. Address of Gen. Banks. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTM‘T OF THE GULF, 2 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 24, 1862. f To THE PEOPLE or LOUISIANA: In order to correct public misapprehension and misrepresentation, for the instruction of the troops of this Department, and the information of all parties in interest, of- ficial publication is herewith made of the Proclamation of the Prepidcnt of the United States relating to the subject. of Emancipation. In the examination of this document it will be observed: 1. That it is the declaration of a pur- pose only—tllc full execution of which is contingent upon an Official designation by the President, to be made on the first day of January next, of the States and parts of States. if any, which are to be all'ect‘ ed by ' s provisions. ‘ II. but the fact that any State is represented in good faith in the Congress of the United States, is conclusive evid- cllce, ill the absence of strong counter-- vailiug testimony, that. such State, and the people thereof, are not in rebellion against the United States: III. That the State of Louisiana has not yet been designated by the President as in rebellion, nor any part thereof, and that it has complied with all the condi- tions of the Proclamation respecting Ie- presentation: IV. That pecuniary aid to States not in rebellion, which may hereafter pro- vide for immediate or gradual emancipa- tion; the colonization of persons of African descent elsewhere, and the com- pensation of all citizens who have re- mained loyal, “for all losses by acts of the United. States, including slaves,” are among the chief recommendations of this important paper. It. is manifest that the changes sug- gested therein, and which may hereafter be established, do not take effect within this State on the lat of' January pl’oxi- mo, nor at any precise period which can now be designated, and I call upon all persons, of whatever estate, condition or degree, soldiers, citizens, or slaves, to observe this material and important fact, and to govern themselves accordingly.— All unusual public demonstrations, of whatever character, will be for the pre- sent suspended. Provost Marshals, of- ficers, and soldiers are enjoined to pre- vent any disturbance of the public peace. The slaves are advised to remain upon tlleil plantations until their privileges shall have been definitely established.— They may rest assured that whatever benefit the Government intends will be secured to them, but no man can be al- lowed, ill the present. condition of affairs, to take the law into his own hands. If they seek the protection of the Govern- ment, they should wait. its pleasure.— Oflicers invested with command will be vigilant in the discharge of' their duties. Leave of absence from camp will not be permitted, except in cases of great emer- gency. Soldiers enrolled in the regiments of Native Guards will not be allowed for the present to visit the localities of their cnlistments, nor will visitors be received unnecessarily in their camps. These re- gulations, enforced with all troops of the United States ill the localities where thev are enlisted, are now iulparatively necessary. These troops will be confin- ed to the duty specified in General Or- ders, and will. not be charged with special authority in making searches, seizures or arrests. It is my purpose to execute faithfully all the orders of the Govern- ment, and I assume the responsibility of these instructions as consistent therewith and require prompt and faithful execution thereof. Congress cited in the Proclamation, Public attention is called to the act of . -._... ”—1... _.___.——- »—»»—- .— t which forbids the return of fugitives by officers of the army. N o encouragement will be given to laborers to-desert their employers, but no authority exists to compel them to return. It is suggested to planters that some plan be adopted by which an equitable proportion of the pro- ceeds of the crops of the coming year, to be hereafter determined upon the judg- ment of honorable men .jnstly represent- ing the different; interests involved, be set apart and reserved for the supportaud compensation of labor. The war is not waged by the Govern- ment for the overthrow of Slavery. The President has declared, on the contrary, that it is to restore the “Constitutional relations between the United States and each of the States” in which that rela- tion is or may be suspended. The reso- lutions passed by Congress, before the war, with almost unanimous consent, ro— coguizcd the rights of the States in this regard. Vermont has recently repealed the statutes supposed to be inconsistent therewith. Massachusetts had done so before. Slavery existed by consent and Constitutional guaranty; violence and war will inevitably bring it to an end.— It is impossible that any military man, in the event of continued war, should coun- :lel the preservation of slave property in Rebel States. If it is to be preserved, war must cease, and the former Constitu- tional relations be again established. The first gun at Sumter; proclaimed emancipation. The continuance of the contest there commenced will consumato that end, and the history of the age will leave no other permanent trace of the rebellion. Its leaders will have ac- complished what other men could not have done. The boldest Abolitionist is a cipher when compared with the leaders of the rebellion. What mystery per- vades the works of gProvideucel We submit to its decrees, but stand confoun- ded to the awful manifestations of its wisdom and power! The great problem of the age, apparently environed with labyrinthic complications, is likely to he suddenly lifted out of human hands. We may control the incidents of the contest, but we cannot circumvent or defeat the end. It will be left us only to assuage the horrors of interneciue conflict, and to procrastinate athe processes of transi- tion. Local and national interests are therefore alike dependent upon the sup- pression of the rebellion. No pecuniary sacrifice can be too great an equivalent for peace, but it should be permanent peace, and embrace all subject of discontent. Itlis written on the blue arch above us; the distant voices Of the future—the waves that,beaf. our coast—the skeletons that sits at our tables and fill the vacant places ofideso- late and mourning firesidés, all cry out that this war must not be repeated here- after. Contest, in public as in social life, strengthens and consolidates brotherly affection. England, France, Austria, Italy—every land fertile enough to'make a history, has had its desolating civil war. It is u baseless nationality that has not tested its strength against do- mestic enemies. The success of local in- terests narrows the destiny of a people, and is followed by secession, poverty and degradation. A divided country and perpetual war make possession a delusion and like a calamity. The triumph of na- tional interests widens the scope ofibu man history, and is attended with peace, prosperity and power. It is out of such contests that great nations are born. What hallowed memories float around us! New Orleans is a shrine as sacred as Bunker Hill! On the Aroostook and the Oragoon the name of VVashingtou, Jackson, and Taylor, are breathed with as deep at reverence as on the James or the Mississippi. Let us fulfill the con- ditions of this last great trial, and be- come a nation—a grand nation—-with sense enough to govern ourselves, and strength enough to stand against the world unitedl N. P. BANKS, Major-General Commanding. «.0». THE FRENCH N Ayn—The well known ship builder, Mr. Donald McKay, of New York, has lately Visited the French dock yards and arsenals, and presents a lengthy and able report upon the French navy, which was reorganized in 1855 by the Emperor Napoleon, who resolved at that time upon the construction of a certain additional number of vessels each year 1870. Since the inception of that plan it has been decided to substitute iron cased frigates for the screw line of battle ships than projected. By 1870. therefore, the princip’al vessels of the French fleet will consist of forty iron cased frigates of the first class, varying in armament from thirty six to fifty-two rifled and breach- loading guns, with a horse power of from nine hundred to twelve hundred, and all p0 .sessillg a speed exceeding twelve knots an hour. Mr. McKay thinks that so ear- ly as next. year no other power will pos- sess a fleet able to cope on the open sea with that of France and labor will be continued on it with far greater rapidity than was at first contemplated. All or- dcr has been lately issued to complete, by the middle of this year, all the iron-clad ships on the stocks, numbering ten. At present the steam vessels of all kinds con- sist Of 325, added to 42 yet. building. The sailing vessels number 119, with but three on the stocks. __———*-<.>- About the 27th Regiment. An officer in the United States regular service, writing to a relative ill New Ha. ven, from headquarters of the army of the Potomac, says :— “I visited the 27th to-day. General Hancock, in his report , which he showed me to day, speaks in the highest term: of that regiment. They may well be proud of that report. He says, ‘the regiment only joined me a few days before the fight. Ir. is a new regiment—had never been under fire, but: no regiment ad- vanced beyond it. Their arms were bad, but under all their disadvantages, they behaved beautifully.’ I am proud of our Connecticut regiments.” ' ‘4‘.-. @If the President’s Emancipation policy is made effective, 3,125,000 slaves will be freed, leaving about 800,000 in the country. ._ «Q». WThc President has at last signed the bill admitting the new State of Western Vito ginia into the Union. o
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