writ of habeas corpus at them, and you happened to form the acquaintance of will see them dodge, shrink and complain. James B. Clay, of Kentucky, William A.

Napoleon on French Youngsters in the Federal Army.

Seddon, of Virginia (afterwards the Confederate Secretary of War), Governor Morehead, of Kentucky, (who became a Archbishop Hughes, on his way to Rome, fugitive from the flag that had always prohad an interview with the Emperor Napo- tected him,) and others of a similar politleon. After a few commonplaces on the ical stripe. His seat was near those genhorrors of civil war, pronounced in the tlemen. One day, while sitting with them, slow and monotonous tone of voice pe-a servant from Willard's Hotel entered culiar to him, Louis Napoleon abruptly and handed a card to Mr. Seddon, who sat altered his manner. His glassy counte- near Mr. Chittenden. He did not know nance lit up, his voice rose, and he pro- what was on the card, but it was passed ceeded with marked accentuation: "But around from one to the other in such a who then advised your President, Mr. manner that he could not help but see Lincoln. What induced him to receive those two youngsters (ces deuz jeunes hommes-king Louis Philippe's sons,) into his army? He might have perceived that it is not to his credit to encourage preten- fore. They looked at each other with sions like theirs by giving them an oppor- amazement. tunity of getting themselves talked of. The cause of the Orleans is not a cause which can be avowed. I found the throne vacant. I took it. But they! they stole the crown of their relative!"

That Card from Willard's Hotel.

An anecdote was told at an out door political meeting, in Washington, one night, by the Hon. Mr. Chittenden, of Vermont, the well known Register of the United States Treasury. It shows what was going on among certain high political characters, to prevent the will of the people from being executed in the inauguration of Mr. Lincoln and to overthrow and usurp the constitutional Government.

what was written upon it. On the card was written these words: 'Lincoln is in Washington!' He never saw such confusion made by a small piece of card be

At last, Waldo P. Johnson, afterwards a Senator from Missouri, who could control himself no longer, exclaimed with vehemence and chagrin, “How the devil did he get through Baltimore?"

It was a part of the secession plot that the bludgeon-mongers of Baltimore should see to it that Mr. Lincoln did not pass through that city alive, on his way to assume the charge of the Government—a graphic account of which will be found on another page of this volume.

Secret of the Unanimous Vote in the Senate.

The passage of a bill by Congress enlarging the power of the President of the United States in order for him to more effectually meet the necessities, civil and Mr. Chittenden remarked that he would military, of the country, was in the highest state one fact in connection with his expe- degree expedient. But how the bill ever rience in Washington, which he believed passed the Senate by an unanimous vote, had never yet been made public: His while it received so bitter an opposition in first visit to the national capital was per- the House, was a point which partook haps an unfortunate one. He was a del- largely of the mysterious, in the view of egate from the State of Vermont to the outsiders. A Democratic Senator, howpeace convention, or conference, which ever,-one of those who took their novimet in that city, in the month of Febru- tiate for senatorial honors in the cells of ary, 1861, upon the invitation of the Gov- Fort Lafayette-(Wall, of New Jersey,)ernor of Virginia. In that convention he gave a solution of the mystery, one day, and

so terse and true as to deserve repetition. | companied by a friend. They took their "Four of our men"-and he named them, seats in the circle about eight o'clock, but but of course one couldn't be guilty of the President was called away shortly such disrespect to American Senators as after the manifestations commenced, and to print them "four of our men were so the spirits which had apparently assembled drunk they couldn't leave their rooms; to convince him of their power, gave visand the others, not knowing how drunk ible tokens of their displeasure at the these men were, had gone off to Count President's absence, by pinching Mr. StanMercier's party." That is the whole story, ton's ears and twitching Mr. Welles's --and a similar tale might be told in con- beard. He soon returned, but it was some nection with many other Congressional time before harmony was restored, for the bills and measures. It is hardly neces- mishaps to the secretaries caused such sary to add, that more than one section bursts of laughter that the influence was was represented in the drunken quartette very unpropitious. For some half-hour in question.

Price of Chivalry in Hard Cash.

the demonstrations were of a physical character-tables were moved, and the picture of Henry Clay, which hangs on the wall,

When the Federal troops occupied Win- was swayed more than a foot, and two chester, Virginia, a young lady was seen candelebras, presented by the Dey of Alripping up a Union flag, to turn into a giers to President Adams, were twice "Secesh streamer." An officer made her raised nearly to the ceiling. give it up. It was repaired and raised over It was nearly nine o'clock before Shocthe sidewalk of the surgeon's house, where kle was fully under spiritual influence, and it was a great trouble to the Winchester so powerful were the subsequent manifestladies, who crossed the street rather than ations, that twice during the evening rewalk under it. One day the Maine Tenth storatives were applied, for he was much seeing one of them coming down the pave- weakened. The following account of what ment, placed a bright silver Union "quar- took place is believed to be as correct as ter" directly under the flag. Miss Secesh possible.

came up and stepped off the curb as usual to go round the "dirty rag," but on seeing the piece of money she retraced her steps, and while she was stooping to pick it up she was greeted by a tremendous shout of laughter. So the price of chivalry was found to be not more than twenty-five

cents-certain!

Loud rappings, about nine o'clock, were heard directly beneath the President's feet, and Mr. Shockle stated that an Indian desired to communicate.

"Well, Sir," said the President, "I should be happy to hear what his Indian majesty has to say. We have recently had a visitation from our red brethren, and it was the only delegation, black, white, or

"Spiritual" Revelations on the Conduct of blue, which did not volunteer some advice about the conduct of the war."

the War.

President Lincoln was induced by some of his friends to hold a "spiritual soiree," one evening, in the crimson room in the White House, to test the alleged wonderful supernatural powers of Mr. Charles E. Shockle. The party consisted of the President, Mrs. Lincoln, Secretaries Welles and Stanton, Mr. D. of New York, Mr. F. of Philadelphia, and Mr. Shockle, ac

The medium then called for pencil and paper, and they were laid upon the table in sight of all. A handkerchief was then taken from Mr. Stanton, and the materials were carefully concealed from sight, In a short, time, knocks were heard and the paper was uncovered. To the surprise of all present it read as follows:

"Haste makes waste, but delays cause

"Well, I don't know-I will think the matter over, and see what conclusion to arrive at."

Heavy raps were heard, and the alphabet was called for, when "That's what's the matter," was spelt out.

There was a shout of laughter, and Mr. Welles stroked his beard.

"That is not Indian talk, Mr. Shockle," said the President; who is 'Henry Knox?' "That means, Mr. Welles," said the It was suggested to the medium to ask President, "that you are apt to be longwho General Knox was, and before the winded, and think the nearest way home words were fully uttered, the medium spoke in a strange voice, "The first Secretary of War."

"Oh! yes, General Knox," said the President; who, turning to the Secretary, said: "Stanton, that message is for you; it is from your predecessor."

Mr. Stanton made no reply.

"I should like to ask General Knox," said the President, "if it is within the scope of his ability, to tell us when this rebellion will be put down."

is the longest way round. Short cuts in war times. I wish the spirits would tell us how to catch the Alabama."

The lights, which had been partially lowered, almost instantaneously became so dim as to make it difficult to distinguish the features of any one in the room, and on the large mirror over the mantel-piece there appeared the most beautiful though supernatural picture ever beheld. It represented a sea view, the Alabama with all steam up flying from the pursuit of an

In the same manner as before, this mes- other large steamer. Two merchantmen sage was received:

in the distance were seen, partially destroyed by fire. The picture changed, and the Alabama was seen at anchor under the shadow of an English fort-from which an English flag was waving. The Alabama was floating idly, not a soul on board, and no signs of life visible about her. The picture vanished, and in letters of purple appeared: "The English people demand this of England's aristocracy."

"So England is to seize the Alabama finally?" said Mr. Lincoln: "It may be possible; but, Mr. Welles, don't let one gunboat or monitor less be built."

"Washington, Lafayette, Franklin, Wilberforce, Napoleon, and myself have held frequent consultation on this point. There is something which our spiritual eyes cannot detect which appears well formed. Evil has come at times by removal of men from high positions, and there are those in retirement whose abilities should be made useful to hasten the end. Napoleon says, concentrate your forces upon one point: Lafayette thinks that the rebellion will die of exhaustion; Franklin sees the end approaching, as the South must give up for want of mechanical ability to compete against Northern mechanics. Wilberforce sees hope only in a negro army.-KNOX." "Well," exclaimed the President, "opin- "I see, I see," said the President: ions differ among the saints as well as "Mother England thinks that what's sauce among the sinners. They don't seem to for the goose may be sauce for the gander. understand running the machines among It may be tit, tat, too, hereafter. But it the celestials much better than we do is not very complimentary to our navy, Their talk and advice sound very much anyhow."

like the talk of my cabinet-don't you think so, Mr. Welles?"

The spirits called for the alphabet, and again "That's what's the matter," was spelt out.

"We've done our best, Mr. President," said Mr. Welles; "I'm maturing a plan

which, when perfected, I think, if it works prostrated. The account here given is well, will be a perfect trap for the Ala- from one who was present; and, though bama."

evidently by no one unfriendly to the medium, there has been no denial of the general correctness of the proceedings.

Putting 'Em Through a Course of Sprouts.

"Well, Mr. Shockle," remarked the President, "I have seen strange things and heard rather odd remarks; but nothing which convinces me, except the pictures, that there is anything very heavenly about One lively spring day, four young men all this. I should like, if possible, to hear of the city of Frederick, Maryland, went what Judge Douglas says about this war." to the good old town of Liberty, and whilst "I'll try to get his spirit," said Mr. passing the Stars and Stripes which floated Shockle; "but it sometimes happens, as it from a pole at the west end of the town, did to-night in the case of the Indian, that took the idea into their empty heads to though first impressed by one spirit, I yield curse that time-honored emblem with conto another more powerful. If perfect siderable liberality and positiveness, and silence is maintained, I will see if we can- to even say something about taking it not induce General Knox to send for Mr. down. Hearing, however, that they would Douglas." be called to account for such rebellious Three raps were given, signifying assent acts, they loaded their pistols before leavto the proposition. Perfect silence was ing the hotel, and roisterly declared what maintained, and after an interval of per- they would do if attacked. The “fun” haps three minutes, Mr. Shockle rose quick-came at last. About five o'clock, a carly from his chair and stood up behind it, riage was seen coming up the hill, and resting his left arm on the back, his right when nearly opposite the flag, two citizens thrust into his bosom. In a voice such as walked out into the middle of the street no one could mistake who had ever heard and gave the command, " Halt," which was Mr. Douglas, he spoke. The language promptly obeyed. The next command was eloquent and choice. He urged the was-"Salute that flag!" After an exPresident to throw aside all advisers who cuse or two about a bad cold,' and 'how hesitate about the policy to be pursued, salute it?' they gave a weak cheer. The and to listen to the wishes of the people, answer to this was, "That won't do; a who would sustain him at all points if his little louder!" The second time their aim was, as he believed it was, to restore voices raised considerable; but "louder the Union. He said that there were yet!" was commanded, and the third time Burrs and Blennerhassetts living, but that they gave mighty good proof of pulmonathey would wither before the popular ap-ry health. They were then ordered to proval which would follow one or two vic- "Curse secession," and they did so. tories, such as he thought must take place having thus passed successfully their exere long. The turning-point in this war will ercise on the various points of the political be the proper use of these victories. If decalogue, they were allowed to move on wicked men in the first hours of success-wiser and better posted men. think it time to devote their attention to party, the war will be prolonged; but if Carolinian Unionist Showing the Track. victory is followed up by energetic action, Captain Grant, of the Nineteenth Wisall will be well. consin regiment, had the good fortune to "I believe that," said the President, escape from the Confederate prison at "whether it comes from spirit or human." | Columbia, South Carolina, to the Union Here closed the interview, at Mrs. Lin- lines. When he had been twenty days coln's request, Mr. Shockle being much out, and had just crossed the line between

After

for

North and South Carolina, he was startled | ed up his wife and had her get supper about the middle of the night by hearing the stranger. Here Captain Grant got voices in the middle of the road and ap- his first insight of the faithfulness, earnproaching. Stepping aside and listening estness and hopefulness of the real Union. closely, he was reassured by the discovery party of North Carolina. His host told that one of the voices was that of a negro, him where and how to find Union men, and supposed, of course, the other was a and marked out the most favorable roads negro also. He called them, and enquired for him to take, giving many directions, all the road to a town not far distant, which of which were proven to have been given was in the direction he wished to go. To in good faith. this interrogatory, a white man's voice replied:

Carolina Unionist.

Sentiments of a Dying Soldier.

At a public meeting in Boston, Mr. Gough said: "Not long ago I was in a hospital, and saw a young man, twenty-six years of age, pale and emaciated, with his shattered arm resting upon an oil-silk pillow, and there he had been many long and weary weeks, waiting for sufficient strength. for an amputation. I knelt by his side and said, "Will you answer me one question?" "Yes sir," was his reply. "Suppose then you were well, at home, in good health, and knew all this would come to you, if you enlisted, would you enlist?" "Yes, Sir," he answered in a whisper; "I would in a minute! What is my arm or my life compared with the safety of the country?"

That was patriotism of the genuine

"Men of your stamp don't want to go to that town-you must flank it." "What do you mean by men of my brand. stamp?" was the reponse.

"Why," said the Carolinian, "I mean that you don't want to go there, that's all; but you must flank it."

Banks's Morning Call at Marshal Kane's

Door.

General Banks, on assuming command

"But what do you suspect me of be- in Maryland, took his first step in the work

ing?" Captain Grant enquired.

"You are a Yankee," replied the Carolinian; "if you go there you will be made a prisoner."

"And if I am a Yankee," said the Captain, and wanted to flank the town, is there anybody about here who could show me how to do it?-is there such a man?"

of throttling treason by arresting George P. Kane, marshal of the police of Baltimore, who had publicly declared that that city was "red with blood," and boastingly adding, with reference to the Northern troops, "We will fight them, and whip them, or die." Banks accordingly determined to arrest the marshal. Eighteen hundred men marched from Fort McHen-. "That I be," was the reply, and the ry into Baltimore with loaded muskets and Carolinian parted from his negro compan- fixed bayonets, just before daybreak, for it ion, who turned out to be a woman, and was well known that the marshal had arms took Captain Grant to his house, and call- secreted at the head-quarters and the sta