Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 18-1865 For the Republican Advocate. Could They Have Lived. by Mrs. C.E. Wilson Could they have lived to have seen it, Or heard the glad tidings told, That the stars and stripes were now waving Over the rebel's stronghold. Could he, whose cheek glowed with his ardor To plant them where traitors defied- See them there, gracefully waving, With the flush of joyous pride. Could ear, which gave heed to the calling Of our country to her woe, Hear blessings from millions of freedman Who out of their bondage go, They'd feel amply paid for the trials, Which they have so bravely borne, They'd hail with delight the gloomy night, Which brings such glorious morn. We need no vision, to tell us how Or what the reward shall be Of those who poured their heart's best blood On the shrine of Liberty. Though mysteries veil the ways of God, We trust in his mercy still, We know he will not fail to reward The servant who does his will. We know their name shall engrave be, On the monumental stone, And they immortal honors bear, For the work which they have done. The bleedings of all humanity, Shall on their heads be poured, Be held sacred in our memory, When the Union is restored. East Elba, April 10, 1865. Extra Copies.-We propose to print this morning a few extra copies of this issue of the 'Express,' on book paper, carefully gotten up, which can be obtained at the counting room by persons who desire to preserve it as a memento of the sorrowful extent which it memorializes. 'Buffalo Express of Monday.' The above papers can be had at Wilder's NEWS ROOM. [Death of Pres. Abraham Lincoln] Promotions. Sergeant James F. EMORY, of the 25th N.Y. Battery, has recently been promoted to a Lieutenancy, for his gallantry in battle. Lieut. E., enlisted in the fall of 1862, from this town, where he has many friends who will be proud to hear of his promotion. Sergeants Albert COOK and David D. PARKS, of the same Battery, have likewise been promoted to lieutenants for Gallantry in battle. Captain SOUTHWORTH, of Byron, is in command of the Battery, and he has made good selections of his subordinates. Judge PRINGLE and family are about to sail for Cape Town, Africa, from which place the Judge has been absent for some months, making preparations for his removal. We are extremely sorry to lose the society of Judge PRINGLE an his excellent family, a regret which will be shared by our whole community. An old and honored resident of Batavia, Mr. PRINGLE has won for himself troops of friends, and his apparently permanent removal from here will be seriously regretted by all. Personal.-Among the causalities in the Army of the Potomac, during the recent engagement, we regret to find the name of Lieut. Guy A. BROWN, Adjutant 9th H. Artillery. We are not aware of the nature of the wound, but sincerely trust that it is not of a dangerous character. We see by the papers, that a man named N.B. FARNHAM, of Le Roy, has seduced and eloped with a girl aged 13 years, but was arrested in Monroe County, and committed to jail. The girl afterward attempted to commit suicide by taking corrosive sublimate, but medical efforts saved her life. Proceedings of the County Court and Court of Sessions. Held in the Village of Batavia on the 11th day of April 1865. Hon. Moses TAGGART, County Judge, Samuel CHURCH and M. WELLS HEWITT, Sessions Justices. The People vs. David B. KNOLTON. Indictment for Petit Larceny. Tried and acquitted. The Same vs. John WELCH. Violation of the Excise Law. Plead guilty. The Same vs. Miles GIBBONS. Petit Larceny. Tried and acquitted. The Same vs. Alexander WELCH and others. Riot. Tried and acquitted. The same vs. Michael REBMEISTER. Violation of Excise Law. Plead guilty. The Same vs. Henry GAST. Violation of Excise Law. Tried and convicted. Sentence suspended until next term of this Court. Lyman BURNHAM, appl't against James FARNHAM, respondent. Appeal argued and submitted. Reuben SMEAD, Respondent, against Joseph LUSK, Appellant. Judgment of Justice reversed. William St. JOHN, Respondent against Norris G. CLARK, Appellant. Appeal argued and submitted. John EAGER, Respondent, against Joseph C. WILSON, Appellant. Tried by jury. Verdict for Plaintiff of $25.22. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************