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THE STATE REFUBLICAX. "The Struggle of to-day is not altogether for to-day, it is for the vast futore also." EUGENE CITY, NOVEMBER 29, 1862. GIVE US OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. When designing men undertake the destruction of anything which is popular with tho people, they usually begin by accusing some other party of wishing to accomplish w hat they are striving for, to divert suspician from their own acts, while ther are engaged in undermining it. The rebels have not been an exception to this general rule, For thirty years they have continually accused the opponents of slavery of wishing to divide the Union, and yet, during all this time they have been busily devising plans to occomplish this same obicct. As tho Union was popular among the people, they shouted for tho Union, while they cultivated political doctrines, which they intended to use tor its destruction, and are now trying to carry them into effect. They commenced the rebellion under the plea of fighting for their constitutional rights, and have so impressed this falsehood on the minds of the ignorant, non-slaveholding people of the South, that many of them actually beliovo they are fighting for rights which they enjoyed under the constitution, und of which they are informed the North had deprived them. Truo, the rebel leaders declared officially that the "accursed Union" was at an end, and also adopted a consti tution of their own. This was necessary in order to carry out their designs of revolutionizing the republican system of government, and establish snc a dospotio aristocracy on tho ruin3 of one ibalf of tho States for in "the Union as it was," iid wader "the Constitution as it is" they could not do this but still they teach tho ignorant masses that, some way or other, they are fighting for their constitutional rights. All over the North the secessionists have resorted to the same hypocricy. While they do all in their power to thwart tho efforts of tho Government to conquer the rebels and restore the unity of the Nation, they continually 6hout for "the Union as it was and the Constitution as it is." Thev clamor for the Constitution, not that they have any reverence for it, but because ithey wish to make its destruction sure by using ithis hobby to arouse men who are truly loyal against the rigid policy and the only power which can save it. The secessionists of Oregon send up a -continual howl for their "Constitutional rights, and Jeff Davis, who is fighting to destroy these same constitutional rights. It is a notice able fact that when a secessionist or "Democrat" begins to howl for his constitutional rights, he is preparing to do something mean it may bo to rob forts and steal guns, liko Jeff Drvis and .Floyd, or it may be to mislead and deceivo his neighbors. The rebel papers of this Stato have never ceased to harp about saving the Union, preserv ing constitutional rights freedom of speech and of the press, etc. At the same tinio the South ern rebels have half a million men in tho field fighting to destroy tho Union, and still these fel lows assist them all they can, and make a louder noise about preserving their constitutional rights. With thoso examples in view, it is a very bad sign when a Union paper (?) raises tho old seces sion howl abont constitutional rights not that such rights are less valuablo now than former ly, or that they should bo less zealously guarded, but it evinces dishonesty to strain at a gnat (acts of ths Administration) and swallow a camel (Jeff Davis and all the horrors of dis union), and is a sure messenger of coming treason. Piddling Trkasok. That spotted Cayuso has at last got started with tho Patigonian, and the rebels are now having treason peddled out to them at their own expense, or more probably at the expense of tho "M. E. Church South," as 1'at Malone is obout a fair specimen of the "in struments of tho Lord," which they usi to rake sinners into the kingdom of Jeff Davis. Dut it is hardly possible that this low Irish rcfugeo will be long suffered to peddle out treason, and ex cite the passions of the ignorant rabble Against the Government, which received tho starving pauper when ho fled from his native country, and has since furnished him protection and the means of life, which he could not obtain under an English aristocracy, such as Jeff Davis is now trying to establish in our own free laud. If the vile animal has not sufficient gratitude to restrain him from stabbing his protector, he ought to be imprisoned and kept at hard labor until he re pent of his evil doings. It is intimated that Pat couldn't raise money enough to hire a nigger to ride the pony, and has concluded to personate the darkey by performing that part of the play himself. He'll make a very good substitute, but if the Government happens to catch him in "the principal act," to uso a theatrical phrase that is astride of tho pony, personating sambo in the celebrated farce of "Jeff Davis and the Southern Confederacy," it may take him for a contraband, and put him to digging trenches in stead of sending the fellow to prison along with other traitors. Fatal Causality. Emma, the youngest daughter of E. Stearns, of Rob bin Roost Farm, in this county, on the 9th inst., while playing near some burning brush had her clothes set on fire, and before the flames could be extinguished by the other children, was so severely burned that she died next day. Sentintl, Vote of the Soldiers. Tho Stato of Iowa seems to have been the only ono which provided for taking the vote of thoso of its citizens who had volunteered to sus tain tho Union the stars and stripes. At the late election in that State the voto of her soldiers in the field was tuken and resulted in the almost unanimous support of the Union Administration candidate. We have no reason to suppose that tho vote of the volunteer soldiers of the other States which have recently held elections would have differed materially from that of tho soldiers of Iowo. Had the soldiers from Illinois, Indiana Ohio, and New York been called upon to vote, tho result in those States would have been very different. Men who aro fighting for the Union and for well regulated American liberty, feel the importance of standing by tho Administration which for the present represents the Government. Being thus impressed they go to the ballot box and vote not stopping to inquire whether tho candidate is a Democrat or a Republican, but is for tho American Government and for crushing the rebellion at all hazards? The Missouri Democrat says : " If tho Democracy is doing all the fighting in this war as they impudently claim, how comes it that wherever the soldiers have had a chance to voto they send such figures as these : Union Hep. Den Union Mij. 123il f'enniivlranii. ... 2kJ 29 ITS Total vote of Iowa - - 1,Vl-i 1.8U5 0,827 That's where the Republican Uuion voters are! Look at the thinned ranks of tho brave men who conquered Price and Van Dorn, and Fernan. do Wood's friend Lovell, at Corinth ; see how tho mon vote who have seen this wicked rebell ion through the curtain of smoko nnd blood ! Tako the glorious Seventh Iowa, that entered on the bloody field of Belmont with unqucnchble ardor and left it with imperishable glory ; that passed through the firy ordeal of Pittsburg Land ding and tho sanguinary struggles of Inka and Corinth. Having at tho cannon's mouth, and bayonet's point shown the rebels their estimate of tho worth of the Union, they have now at the ballot box declared their belief of tho principles on which that Union should be and is founded. Decimated by death and disease, their num bers were few, but all gloriously devoted to freedom. Of 20(1 votes cast, 202 wero for the Republican ticket, and but four for the Demo- erotic. Such are tho facts, and yet journalists who know it will still persist in publishing tho infa mous falsehood " that this is an abolition war," and "that tho Democrats are compelled to do the fighting." They aro doing the fighting just as tho treacherous blood suckers did in our war with tho Indians in 1835 ond 185G, by sitting comfortably by their firesides and abusing the brave and truo hearted patriots who aro nobly laying down their lives on their country's altar, as " radicals," " fanatics," ond " abolitionists," then thief like try to appropriate tho laurels won by theso " fanatics" to their own cowardly names. The same men that petitioned tho Gov ernor of Oregon to not commission any Whig or Know Xothing but to give the offices to good sound Democrats, are now howling " Union" with their mouth while they ore using every secret . . . .i i . . - n l energy to stao to tne Heart uio uovcriiiueui which they can no longer control, nnd draw from its bounty an unmerited support, but Judns like as soon as the Chief Priests (of the slave oligarchy) offered them bigger pay, they nut oii tho trenehcrous smilo and cry " glorious Union " while their hearts are seeking nn oppor tunity to betray their country into the hands of its enemies. v As the public ought not to be deprived of the benefit of that paper's opinions respecting the Review, wo will placo the Republican on our erf chango list. Democratic Review. As that paper seems to bo tho official organ of Jeff Davis, and is tho only paper on this coast which fills its columns with secession literature, and circulates the same, at tho expense of Uncle Sam, it is quite a curiosity to behold. It gives tho latest news from its Capital, reflects tho views and wishes of Jeff & Co., and is almost as good as any paper in tho "Confederacy," besides tho novelty of being published in a foreign country, which ought to make it interesting. Tub yIri learns that a fictory for the pur poso of manufacturing barrels by machinery, to bo driven by water power, is about to bo erected at Oregon City. The Legislature of Washington Territory will convene next Monday, Dec. 1st, and remain in session sixty days. ScrrosiNO tho rebellion conquered, tho slaves set free and transported, what then follows 1 Statesman. That tho country will be restored to peace and prosperity, the cause of all our troubles will bo removed, and secessionists ond your kind of "Domocrats,"who have been sucking tho blood of tho nation for years, by howling about tho nigger, bill become extinct, and tho world will no longer be cursed with their hypocritical rav ings. Wc suggest that some radical show us the figures on this matter. Statesman. Well, here thoy are : Pearne, 12 ; Williams, Jacobs, and Applega'e, 23 each ; Harding, 28 ; Bush, 00 1 ! Tut steamer Pacific, from S.m Fruncisco via Victoria, arrived at Portland on the 23 inst. She brought a very large number of passengers, many ol them Oregonians, who had been absent on a visit to the East. She sailed from Portland for San Francisco on the 20th, with over 200 passenger, 243.000 in treasure, 000 boxes apples, and other freight. Let's Accept It. Tho neggcrless secesh of this State, and tho doughh'.'ads of the North, whose livers are as white as their faces, persist in calling every Union man an "Abolitionist." Very well. We will abolish tho rebellion, its causes and authors, mid make their vords true for once. Shasta Courier. As the term is now applied, wj greatly prefer it to that of being classed with traitors. As our soldiers ore called "Abolition hirelings," we should not object to being classed with them. The term "abolitionist" has another signification uow days. Portland Times. As the rebels now apply that term to all loyal men, it will soon become in reality, as it now is in name, the dividing line between treason and loyalty. Thk Jacksonville Sentinel says Old T'Vault has started a new paper in that town, called the Oregon Intelligencer, and takes the "Konstitush- ion" for a platform. That's o bad sign. Jo Lane and the principal rebel leaders have always stood on tho Constitution, and yet they resist tho au thorities elected in accordance with that docu ment. When a man talks obout taking the Constitution for a platform, look out for a rebel. They always say exactly what they don't mean. 4l- A sow of Mr. Witcox, blacksmith, residing near Brownsville, Linn county, aged about thir teen years, was killed In a most shocking man ner on Saturday the 15th inst. lie was riding a horse with the haltar strap fastened around his wrist when the horse becoming frightened, threw him off and dragged him nbout two hun dred yards, kicking his head into a jelly. His left arm was also broken in two places. At tho celebration of the Prince of Wales' birth day in Victoria, a secesh flng was raised over a boot black establishment by one Shepf.rd, a low secccsionist who paid $ 10 for the privilege of hoisting it on the building. Its appearance created great excitement among the American residents, ond the Governor refusing to order it down, they refused all further participation in tho celebration. Every American flag was promptly lowered, except one hoisted by a British subject. Ah exchanged officer late from Richmond says he saw Jo Lane's son John there. He is a Captain in tho rebel army, drunk all the time, and nearly eaten up with "Rheumatism (?)." A shipment of lemons and walnuts, grown at Los Angeles, and said to be of very fine quality, is one of the latest novelties at San Francisco. The city of Auburn, Powder River, contains about 500 buildings, and a permanent popula tion of about three thousand. Some of the prin cipal streets ore about three miles leng. The surplus revenue of San Francisco, for tho current year, will be about $200,000, ond the authorities don't know what to do with It. Send it to Uncle Sam ! At ins Old Business. Harper's Weekly for October 11th, has a sketch entitled " Lincoln's Last Warning," which represents old Jeff up a tree a gnarled butternut, with a twisted trunk, branded slavery," and Lincoln in backwoods man's robes, standing below with ux poised in air, saying, "Now if you don't comedown I'll cut tho tree from under you." Is tho St. Louis (Mo.) district, Frank Blair, Republican, was beaten for Congress by Samuel Knox, nn out ond out emancipationist, while the tho Democratic candidate won't nowhar'. This Knox is a lawyer of fine reputation, and was formerly of Springfield Massachusetts. The ''Abolitionists" os Beauregard and tho rebel nross I'with their sympathizing allies under the i - - " Union" garb) now call all who aro trying to maintain tho integrity ot the I mon, are getting at the top of tho heap in the border slave States. LATEST EASTERN NEWS. Fortress Monroe. 14th. Tho Savannah Re publican, of tho 5th, says it is generally resolved bv tho army and citizens to defend that city to the last, and yield Savannah to invaders only wben its walls have been battered down, nnd no one left to dispute their entrance. Gov. Brown has issued ocall for negroes to complete tho for tifications around tho city, and if they ore not promptly furnished they will bo impressed. New York, 15th. Prize schooner otcr Witch, of Kingston, arrived to-day from Arkan sas Pass, Texas. Her cargo consits of gun powder. The Washington correspondent of the Com mercial, says the army will soon be fairly in motion niain : all that is now wanted is sufficient cavalry force to patrol tho ground over which our troops have already passed, ana to capture the bands of guerrillas which commit so many aunoying and disgraceful raiJs. Philadelphia, 14th. The Enquirer's corres pondent at Gainesville, 13th, says two negroes brought in a report yesterday, that General Lee is on thcGordonsville road, about a mile from Culpepper. Longstreet is said to be on the Sperryville road, r.ear Culpepper. Jackson's forces are reported to ba on the opposito side of Waterloo bridiro. within a short distance of our forces which are Iving there. General A. A. Hill was near Iront Royal, while the other Hill was with Jackson. Fortress Monroe, 14th. Gunboat Connecti cut just arrived from the Gulf: her officer report hor entire coast ol Texos in possession of Federal forces. Cairo, 15th. The steamer Eugenie struck a sunken wreck, off Plum Point Bend, WednesJay morning last, and sunk. Fifteen lives lost, most lv tim ..rour Ito:it valued at $18,000. A Urge number of passengers, who remained on the( deck all night, were taken off by steamer Tigress : the next moruing and brought to Cairo. Washington, 15th. The Navy Department! has voluminous dispatches from tho Gulf t" day, stating among other things, that tho gunboat Sagamore captured tho English schooners Trick and Francis, from Nassau, with miscellaneous cargoes. The steamer Kensington captured the English schooner Adveuturo while attempting to run the blockade offthoTexes coast. Washington, 10th. General Puirnsido has issued a general order organizing tho uriny into three Crand Divisions, commanded respectively by Generals Sumner, Hooker, and Fraukliii. The reserve will be fonr.ed and commanded by Sigel. Louisville, lf)th. We learn General Hills' division moved this morning on Murfreesboro road. Crittenden's corps are at Silver Springs, twelve miles from Lebanon, Tennessee. A por tion of Morgan's force is also at Lebanon. New York, 16th. New Orlerns advices re port that tho expedition under General Witzel, met the enemy at Thibdeauxvillo nnd defeated them. Upwards of 200 of the enemy were killed, wounded ond captured with one piece of artilery. Our loss eighteen killed and seventy-four wound ed. New York, lGth. Advices from various parts of tho Southern coast say that nearly all the rebel salt works on the coast of Florida and Louisiana havo been destroyed by our gunboats. Tho whole Texan coast is sealed by our blockaders. Tho Macon, Ga., Telegraph of tho 10th wish es for peace, and says, we lire so anxious lor peace, that longing for it is never out of mind by men, woman ond child. The war distress us more than the North." San Francisco, 17. A fire broke out yester day morning in the building on the southeast cor ner of Clay nnd Montgomery streets. A barber shop on Clay street in which the fire originated, was consuned, loss $000 insured. A liquor saloon and cigar store were destroyed, loss $7, 500 insured 85,000. Tho morning Call office was'deslroyed, loss from $1,800 to $2,000, cov ered by insurance. Other parties suffered to the amount of $2,000. The lire is supposed to be the work of an incend ury. James Carson was killed by the Broderick en gine running over him. John L. Durkee, foreman of tho Mounmcntal 0, received somo painful but not serious contu sions. Wheeling, Va., 17th. Gen. Kelly's official report of the affair ot South Fork, Harding county Virginia, says they marched a distance of sixty miles in twenty-four hours, and attacked the en emy on Sunday morning. We completely routd him, killing and wounding many, caplred his camp, fifty prisoners, a quan'ity of arms, and a largo number of cattle, horses, hogs nnd wagons. Our loss trifling. New York, 17th. Jackson's main force is ot Stevenson's fetation, fifteen miles this sido of Winchester. It is variously estimated at from 40,000 to 70,000 men. He has never left the valley' but moved down tho west sido of Blue Ridge, while our army advanced along tho east skirmishing at the Gaps with our advance, but never offering sei ions battle. When it became known that'onr army had no intention of entering the valley, Jackson retraced his stops. St. Louis, 17th. It is reported that 20,000 rebels, under Hindman, are near Oresk, and 12,000 under Holms in tho vicinity of Little Rock. Chicago, Nov. 18. The New Orleans papers of Nov. 5Ui, giso a full account of tho brilliant victory over the rebels, gained by Gcu Weitzcl at Bayou Laforche. From a gentleman present, tho Picayune learns the following particulars : On Monday, Nov. 3J, the Confederates march ed to Napoleonville to meet tho U. S. forces there, nnd seek a suitable position, but fell back nine miles, to a spot where the engagement took place. Tho Confederates numbered about 330. Our forces, on arriving at Napoleonville, heard that tho enemy had fallen back, and immediately pressed forward in pursuit, feeling for them with shell occasionally. Towards 4 o'clock p. m., our forces came in sight of the enemy being drawn up in position. The fight commenced immedi ately ; our forces opening with shell, while the 13th Connecticut and 8th New Hampshire were crossing tho Bayou under the brisk fire of the enemy. The two regiments attacked tho Con federates in front, and at the same time the 75th New York marched up and took position in the rear of the 11th Connecticut. While the enemy wero nttaeked in front, a body of federal cavalry advanced to attack them in 11 ink, but about the timo they got in fighting dis'ance tho rebels, unable longer to resist tho vigorous onset made by on overwhelming force, surrendered. The fx'ht did not last more than half an hour. The informant thii.!:"" it was quite warmly contested, both sidjs displaying great courage. He also says that after the fight was over, most of the rebels having laid down their arms, tho Captain of mifl of the companies of tho 13th Connecticut advanced on colonel McPetors, and demanded n surrender. Tho latter refused, and drawing a pistol shot the Captain. Immediately a private of the 13the Connecticut shot tho Colonel through the head. killing him on tho spot. So infuriated were the men of that regiment at the shooting of the Captain, that it was with the utmost dithculty that tho officers cauld restrain them from march ing and killing the whole rebel force. We lost 10 killed and 00 wounded. Rebel loss unknown 180 prisoners were takeu and paroled. Washington, Nov. 18. President Lincoln has issued an order enjoining upon soldiers and sailors a strict observance of the Sabbath. New York, 19. Correspondence of the Her aid from Warreuton, says Gen. Sumner's corps moved to the front on the 15th. They are pn.b ably destined for Fredericksburg. The other commands will move as rapidly as possible. The bridges over Potomac creek are being re built, and the road beyond Warrenton Junction will be abandoned. Up to last evening oil was quiet in front. Charles A. Dana, late editor of the Tribune, has been appointed Assistant Secretary of War, in the place ot Wolcott, resigned. Saturday morning. Gen. Bayard occupied Fal mouth, which was hastily evacuateJ by rebels. All officers and men captured at Munfordville Kv. in September last, numbering 4,000, and all troops captured at Harper's Ferry have been exchanged. It is said that Aquia creek has been held for some days past by our gunboats lying off there. The place having been evacuated by the rebels. N'rw Yoik, Nor. 20. lorrespondenee from i Beaufort, (3. C.) states that there was a severe frost there on the nights of tho 8th and 9th of November. This gives hopes of cessation of yellow fever. Latest reports from Harper's Ferry state that Stonewall Jackson was fulling back. The Times' Washington dispatch says, latest intelligence believed to bo reliable states that the main body of the rebel army has succeeded in reaching a point between our army and Lion mond. It is reported that th rebel force at Ired ericksburg wits completely taken by surprise at our rapid advance and the occupation of tal n.oiith. and barely succeeded hi making their escape from Bayard's cavalry. Washington, 20. At request of McDowell, a court of inquiry has been ordered to osscmbla to morrow, to examine charges ngainst him. Philadelphia, 20. Latest intelligence from rebel army, says they have been marching inter Richmond for several days. None remain ex ccpt Jackson and Stuart. Chicago, 20. The New Orleans Picayune of Oct 31st, says 75 refugees from Western Texas had arrived in that city. They state that thou sands of Unionists were (locking to Mexico, and that the Mexican towns aro filled with Union refugees, Indiscriminate murder of loyal men wasgoing on in several counties. An expedition is being organized on a gigantic scalo at Columbus, Ky., the poii-t of rendezvous. It consists of 10 Indiana regiments, 12 Illinois regiments nnd about 1,000 troops now in Ken tucky. A fleet of ten gunboats carrying 121 guns accompanies tho expedition. They start about the middle of December. San Francisco, Nov. 20. Brig. Gen. Wright received an order by telegraph from the Secreta ry of War, yesterday, to muster into service, forthwith. Captain Reed's company of California Rangers for active scrvico in tho U. S. ormy. Those who have signed tho roll of the company will undergo medical examination to day, Washington, Nov. 21. Wo have reports from the army tonight. Nothing important has transpired. Chicago, Nov. 21. Senator Latham passed' through Quincy Ills., on the ISth bound for W ashington. New York, Nov. 21. Tho Times' dispatch from Falmouth, dated 20th, says rebel pickets made their appearance on the opposite bank of tho river. A Newbnrn letter of the 1 4th, says tho re cent expedition under Gen. Foster, left Wash ington, N. C. on tho 3.1, 5,000 strong, to make reconnoissaneo in force towards Weldon, with the purpose of taking Williomston and Hamilton,, and destroying tho strong ond extensive rebef fortifications in that vicinity, ond also to inter rupt the reported construction of iron-clad ves sels at these points on the Roanoke river. 3,000 strong attempted to prevent his march at Little Creek, but were driven off. Tho expedition; pnshed on to Williomston nnd Hamilton, which wero found to be strongly fortified. The rebel forco was snoces"fuIly flanked, but escaped' being "bagged" by a hasty retreat. Our total loss was six killed and eight wounded. Boston, Nov. 21. Tho draw of tlio Chad.', ton bridge was open this morning, when the way passenger train went throiig'i. The engine, tender nnd smoking car were plunged into the river. Many passengers esoapod by jumping from windows and swimming. Four bodies, have been recovered. Raleigh, N. C, Nov. 17. A gentleman from Albemarle Sound, says there are bo Yankee, gunboats on tho Sound that they have gone to, James river. San Francisco. 22. Tho Sanitary Committee, forwarded $30,000 on the " Constitution" to-day.. New York, 221. A Falmouth dispatch to, the Tribune says, the rebels planted two Rodman, guns on the hill back of Fredericksburg, but our batteries on this side soon silenced them. A dispatch from Headquarters, dated Ir oclock last night, says General Sumner had de. mando1 tho surrender of Fredericksburg from, the Mayor and Common Council. If refused, sixteen hours would be given for tho removal of non-combatants from tho city, at the end of which time the city would bo shelled. The message was conveyed to General Longstreet, whoso, troops arc said to be encamped a short distance from tho city. As tho demand was made of the civil authorities, the Mayor sent a reply, which was evidently written at tho dictation of Long street, to the effect that tho Confederates wonfd dispute the Federal occupation of the citv. Ha complained of tho short time allowed for the removal of tho women and children. The giv. ing of moro time for this purpose is now under consideration. Permission has been given tha citizens to run one train from ths city, but only for the conveyance of women and children. Advices from Port Royal say the yellow fever had entirely disappeared, A Wasliihgton letter, dated Nov. 21st, some apprehension has been entertained for the forces under General Sigel, but to-day they havo fallen back in good order, it is believed, and that they can resist any attack made on them. The Potomac river is now high as to render it impossible to ford it. Washington, 22. Advices from our Mexican, minister by last arrival are favorable. Congress met October 20th. Representatives from all the States w-ere present, and a law was passed giving the Government extraordinary power to. resist the invasion, making Juarez Director, and almost Dictator, for six months or the war, with powers such as were conferred on Doblado at last session. Washington, 23 1. Last night was a busy time at Faedericksburg, in removing the inhabi tants. Military authorities also not idle, as day light this morning rcvealuh a line of earthworks to the right and rear of the town as a resnlt of night's labor. Our artillery is now being placed in most favorable positions, while the encamp ments which are within range of enemy's guns, are Wing removed further back from river. There are very strong reasons for not openiug on the city to day, unless forced bv the rebels. Titg steamer Constitution left San Francis for Panama on tho 21st inst., with $1,353,530 in treasure, !,, passengers and (15,000 worth of wool ami w h.ilrbone.