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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
COTTON.

Other countries are rapidly
beginning to take advantage of
our national troubles. The
blockade has thrown the nations
oil the world, which have to a
degree depended upon the South,
upon their own resources, and
accordingly we find vast amount
of capital now busily employed
in an effort to develop the agricul-
tural advantages of countries
heretofore neglected. England,
especially, is laboring to make
India a productive and remunera-
tive cotton growing district. Some
think that Syria and Egypt are
capable of cotton cultivation
The co!onists of Australia are
anxious to build up trade be-
tween the Pacific Islands and the
mother country, as they find that
cotton can be proitably raised in
their temperate climate. Spain,
we now see, is also anxious to
raise the snowy staple in her de-
tendencies, and in Cuba, espe-
cially, her most enterprislng
capitalists are making strenuous
efforts to establish large planta-
tions. The growth of coffee,
which is a very exhaustive plant.
has worn out the large farms OF
Cuba, and the agricultnrlstS hope
20 find in cotton a fertilizer for
their soil and a profitable crop
In our own country an effort is
also being made to raise cotton in
the loyal States. Considering
| that this is feasible, and that moi
many years since cotton wa:
raised in some of the free States
we see no reason why its cultiva
ton should not be made a profit
able branch of industry.--Wash
ington Chronicle.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
HOW MAJOR TANNER FELL.

The Brown County Union,
containing a letter from Missouri
dated Sept. 81, in which the
writer-an eye witness--glves
the following account OF th. rem
counter in which the gallant Maj.
Gordon Tanner received the
wounds which resulted in his
death:
On the 18th inst under COM
mand of Lieut.. Col. Hendricks,
our regiment proceeded by stea-
mer, in company with the 18th
Indiana and Goth Indiana, from
Jefferson City, up the river, and
on the 18th reached a point about
) miles below Glasgow, where 1t
was reported the Secessionlsts
were collected in force.
|; was night when We reached
the point referred to--a bright
moonlight night-when two or
three companies from the 18th,
and three companies including
ours from the 22d were ordered,
under command of Maj. Tanner,
to proceed by land through a corn
field and the woods to the town
to take it by surprise. We pro-
ceeded about a quarter OF a mile
through a corn field, and had
reached a point at the foot of a
hill in the woods, when Major
Tanner ordered company B, Capt
Steepleton, and my company, c,
to proceed to the front Of the col
umn, which We did. The head
OF our company rested upon an
eminence, all to the rear down at
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
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the base of the hill, some ten or
fifteen feet lower.
Major Tanner then rode up on
the left of the column, some five
or six steps from where we were,
and asked where company B was.
He was told. He then asked
where was company c? Here
| answered. He was then on
horseback, in the moonlight, in
full uniform. | had scarcely
answered, when a volley of mus
kerry, Judging from the volume of
sound, amounting to at least a
platoon. opened upon us, being
directed at Major Tanner, who
was shot through the hips, and
shortly fell from his horse. The
body of the volley passed a little
over our heads, those of US on the
high ground, being evidently
aimed at Major Tanner, who was
between us and the direction of
the fire, hut directly in its line.
The suddenness and the nearnesS
produced such q shock that the
whole of the head column was
carried back up the hill about ten
steps. The first volley was i'm
mediately followed by another,
which went right into our COM
pany, mortally wounding W. A.
Coffman at my side and severely
wounding in the hip Hugh Butler,
cutting the jacket pocket OF VIM.
II. Taggart, knocking hats off
and splitting the gun stocks OF
several others. Major Tanners
horse then came through our ranks
knocking several down, among
others myself, near where w. A.
Coffman fell. When | next re-
covered, a party of our boys had
commenced firing from the hill
side above us, and the pickets
from the 26th Indiana, previously
thrown out above our beats with
out our knowledge, were return
ing the fire. We were thus
between two fires. Some eight or
ten OF US thus situated struggled
up the hillside to get from be-
tween the fires, when it ceased
measurably, some one command
ing to cease fire. When | was
knocked down w. III. Taggart
rallied some ten of our men on
the hill side, and kept up fire
TILL ordered to cease firing. Lieut.
Adams, as was his place, was
Immediately in the rear of this
squad: a number of our boys
went it on their own hook, firing
all their rounds. | am satisfied
our boys will stand fire.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17

and bv the adroitness of his dlplo-
macy has at length induced the
Choctaws and the Cherokees to
form an alliance offensive and
defensive with the Southern Con-
federacy. Recruiting stations
have been opened, and companies
OF Indians are being mustered IN
TO Inc rebel service.
The result OF this will be to
remove the Indians from the pro
lection of our rich Governmen: to
that OF pauper confederacy. The
tribes seeding forfeit their annu-
tiles, and all the rights and priv
iieges extended to them IN the va
rious treaties our Government
has made. The South, to be
sure, has assumed the payment
of our nationa! obligations; but a
confederate so poor and bankrupt
that it cannot pay its soldiers GER
talnly cannot be able to support
an expensive colony of Indians.
Another result will be the intro
duction into this war of all the
unuterable horrors of an Indian
mode Of warlare-the tomahawk,
the scalping knife, the midnight
surprise, the massacre of harmless
women and children. 1t disgra-
ces our civilization TO think that
a nation OF half-tutored barbarl
ans should be thus doomed to
want, and that their savage and
relentless passions should be made
to agravate the already too terrible
ways of war.-[Wash. Chronicle
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17

Who ever is not prepared To sacri-
fee party organizations and plat
forms OH the altar of his country
does not deserve the support and
cOuntenance of honest people. How
are we to overcome partisan antipathies
in the minds of men of all parties so as to
present united front in support of our
country? We must cease discussing
party issues, make no allusiOns 10
old party tests, have no crimina-
tions and recrimina atiOns, indulge in
no taunts one against the other, as
tn who has been the cause of these
troubles.
When we shall have rescued the Gov
ernment and country from its perils. and
seen its flag floating in triumph over eve-
rv inch of American soil, it will then be
time enough to inquire as to who and
what has brought these troubles upon us.
When we shall have country and Gov
ernment for our children TO live in peace
and happiness. it shall be time for each
of us to return te our party banners ac-
cording TO our own convictions of right
and duty Let him be marked as no
true patriot who will not abandon
Ertract from the last speech Of Senator
DOUGLAS.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17

A number of journals, of that
class which advised the advance
of General McDowell's army to
Bull Run, are making a clamor
about General Fremont, and tor
menting the administration to
have him removed. Some Of
these same papers We're eager to
have hlm placed in high com
mand. and most eXultant when he
was sent to Missouri. While we
have never praised Gen Fremont
as a military leader, hut were
content to wait to see the result OF
his first campaign, we are also
not going to join In the present
outcry against HIM, prelerrlng to
wait to see whether he will not
retrieve the disaster at Lexington.
Our Generals have suffered from
indlscrlmlnate praise as well as
indiscriminate abuse, and the
administration has been subjected
to all sorts of sharp criticism for
appointing such man to a com
mand aid refusing to appoint
others. 1t is not likely that the
/ President and War Department
have time to notice the newspa-
per pressure directed against them
in this way. But it is the duty
of loyal papers, while maintain
ing their independence on subjects
OF general importance, to show
confidence in the government and
its General. The President
knows more about Gen. FreTont's 5
case than any of the editors that
are condemning him, and we are
sure he will remove him, if he
proves unfit for his position. AT
any rate he is now in command oil
the most important army. 1t ne
were superseded while in the field
we should be sure to suffer a
terrible defeat within a few days.
His letter, published to-day,
shows a spirit of determination to
be victorious, and he is entitled to
our confidence and best wishes.
Instead of our censure.- Phlla.
delphia Bulletin.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
ARTEMUS WARD IN THE
ARMY.

As | previously informed you,
| am Captain of the Baldwins.
vile company. | riz gradooally
but majestlcally from drummer's
secretary to my present position.
But | found the ranks wasn't full
by no means, and kommenced to
rekroot. Having notist a general
desire on the part Of young men
who are into the crisis to wear
epylits, determined to have my
kumpany exclusively of offisers,
every body to rank as Brlgadier
Gineral. The follerin was among
the varis questions which | put 70
rekroots:
Do you know a masked battery
from a hunk of gingerbread?
Do you know a epylet from a
piece of chalk?
III trust you with a real gun,
how many Of your own men DO
you spec you can manage to kali
during the wsr!
Hev you ever heard of GlDersl
Price, of Missouri, and can you
avoid similar accidents in your
case Of battle?
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
THE DOOM OF THE INDIAN.

The most heartless and cruel
episode Of this heartleSs and cruel
rebellion, is the treatment OF the
Indian tribes by the Confederate
States. In the southwestern sec
ton of the republic, extending
over some hundreds Of square
miles Of healthy and fertile coun-
try, a few Indian tribes had at
tempted the experiment of civil
azatlon. They had planted fields
built homesteads, established
trade, instituted a school system,
and in their social manners and
political relations they were rap
idly becoming a happy industri-
Gus, and civilized people. Un-
der the fostering care ofthe L. S.
their annuities were paid, the right
to their lands assured, and them
selves secured the blessing Of lib
erty and enlightenment. The
world began to feel that in the
success OF the Indian country the
great problem OF the country was
about to be happily solved.
Ifany class ofinhab,tants might
have been tolerated AS neutral in
this rebellion. that class was the
Indian. There was no necessity
for the alliance o. the Indian
tribes with the North or South.
Their country was not debateable
ground; the corn would have
grown on their fields, and pros
perlty Pttend them, without being
disturbed by any military move
ments. The l. s. government
had no desire for their services;
indeed, when they proffered from
some of the Northwestern States,
the Administration kindly deciln
ed to accept them as soldiers,
prefering to have the war of free
dom fought by the white citizens
of this country. There was no
desire at all to give them either
care or ANNOYANCE.
1t was hoped that the hu-
name and paternal part OF the
Federal Government would have
been initiated by the Southern
rebels. But in this, as in other
matters where the honor OF our
civilization was concerned, they
have disappointed us. lmmetI-
atply after the commencement
of the secession movement, the
agents of Mr.. Davis were sent
among the Indian tribes with
the most tempting offers to seduce
them into treachery. Albert
Pike, of Arkansas, person very
we'll known in the Indian country
and possessing much influence
with their tribes and leading men,
was the leader of the commission,
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17

the slaves may be proclaimed
through all the land. Which
mode shall be adopted to quell
this atrocious rebellion? Or, not
adopting either. shall the traitors
be permitted to 90 in peace--and
a great nation perish from the
earth?-r Independent.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
HOW THEY DID 1T.

They were sitting side by side,
And he sighed, and then she sighed.
Said he-"My darling idol"
And he idled, and then she idled.
"You are creations belle;"
And she beloved, and then he beloved
"On my soul there's such weight
And i've waited, and then she waited.
"Your hand ask, so bold I'm grown"
And he groaned, and then she grOaned.
"YOu shall have your private gig"
And she giggled. and then he giggled.
Said she--"My dearest Luke"
And he looked, and then she looked.
"l'd have thee, if thou wilt"
And she wilted, and then he wilted.
= Ohio Cultivator.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
JOHN II. CROWLEY, VI. d.,

PHYSICIAN AND sURGEON,
Graduate of Philadelphia College Of Med
icine. and Philadelphia Lying In Char.
ity Hospital. embracing Practical
Obstetrics and Diseases Of Females.
Having been Assistant Demonstrator Of
Anatomy. and having spent three years In the
Hospitals and Dispensaries of Philadelphia.
and being supplied with excellent Surgical In
struments. he Is prepared to perform all opera
tions in the various departments OF the pro-
fessiOn.
0-P Particular attention paid To diseases Of
the eve OFFICE.-WashipgtOn street. near
the northwest corner Of the Public Square
Winchester. Indiana. may IL ~
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17

Physician and Surgeon. he may at all times
be found al his Office on Washington Street,
ualess professionally engaged.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
THE UNDERSIGNED,

Having been appointed SCHOOL EXAMIN
Err for Randolph County. will attend to the
examination Of applicants on the 4ih sATUR-
DAY In each month.
oFFICE-over the County Jail, with Jacob
gltrroth, Esq.
II ly PLEASANT HIATT.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
A. Il. TEAL. VI ID.

Physician and Surgeon. Winchester. indiana.
Office on Franklin Street, one door west of Post
Dfice He may always be found NJ his Office
DR. residence. unless professionally engaged.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
DR l. T. BEVERLY.

Physician aud Surgeon. Once and residence
in Brick Building, corner Of North and East
streets.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
PHYSICIANS.
DIR. Id. FERGUSON.

Winchester, Indiana. 0fice at his old stand.
corner Main and south Sts., where he may nj al
times be found unless professionally engaged.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
HOT ELS.
The Mansion House.

WINCHESTER, INDIANA,
J. w. HENDERSON, /: : PROP'R.
This Hotel has been thoroughly rehued and
newly furnished. and - now an inviting stop
ping place 10 boagders and travellers. IL Is
nearer the Depot than any other hotel in Win
chester. ns4
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17

"In this unhappy conflict there can be
but tIco parties, Patriots and Traitors"
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
ATTORN EYS.
IN y. GOODRICH. ENos L. wATsol
GOODRICH l. WATSON,

Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Winchester.
Indiana. ONCE up stairs In the new Jail Build
ing. VIII promptly attend TO all business
entrusted 10 heir care. Especial attention given
TO the securing and collection Of claims.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
CAREY =. GOODRICH.

Attorney aud Counselor at Law, First Floor
New Jail Building, Winchester, Indiana will
promptly attend 10 all business entrusted 10 his
care. Strict attention given TO the securing and
collection Of claims.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-17
ANDREW j. NEFF.

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Winchester,
Indiana. will promptly attend 10 all business
entrusted to his care. He is also Notary Public.
and will take depOsiticns. acknowledge deeds
mortgages. powers Of attorney, etc. Blank
deeds and mortgages always on hand. Ofice
In the new Jail Building. up stairs, Winehester.
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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-10
A Perilous Night.

Have you visited New York, or
Brooklyn, the beautiful city across
the river, where tens Of thousands
Of the business men Of New York
have their homes? 1t is called the
city of churches. Eighty-fye
years ago, Brooklyn was woods,
hills, swamps, creeks, and corn
fields, cluster OF rude houses with
but one church. This church
Washington appointed as the raj
lying spot Of his broken army in
the darkest night OF the Reyolu.
tion.
The battle Of Brooklyn, or bat
tie of Long Island as it is called in
history, was one OF the hardest
fought of therevolutionary battles,
and the most disastrous.
Washiugton's camp was at New
York. On the 9th of August.
177G, the booming Of cannon and
volIcys Of musketry were heard in
the direction of Brooklyn, The
enemy had landed on Long Island
Five ships OF the line hove in sight
trying to beat up the bay. Were
| they to cannonade or capture tho
city? New York was flied witl
terror. Happily o head wind baf
fled the ships, and Washington
seeing no immediate danger, cross
cd the ferry and galIopcd to tn
scene of action. \ terrible con
Aict was going on. The Ii tie ar
my was attacked on three sides
/, and WAS fighting desperately
Washington gained rise of land
and saw at Il glance the periIs o
his men. Some were tramplc'
, down by the English cavalry
others bayoneted without mere,
by the bloody Hessians; some mad
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-10
Advice to Bows.

Our boys are full Of light. That
is good, if it is on the riglt side.
But remember, boys, your first VIC
tory must be a victory over your
self. Some soldiers objected to
their colonel in command because,
they said, che could not command
himself" No person that cannot
do that, is fit to command others.
Two strands in the throefold cord
which bound together Kane and
his little crew were the strands of
seIf-conqucst they were thcso-no
swearing and no drinking. Master
yourself, and you can do brave
deeds.
The heroic young officer Elmer
Ellsworth began his brilliant career
with scll-conquest. When he and
his band Of Zouavcs emerged from
Chicago and astonished the coun-
try by their wonderful evo,utions,
old officers, with long experience
looked with delighted surprise on
the precision, promptness, vigor,
and obedience Of their well-traincd
muscles. How was it done? They
had first conquered their appetites.
Not a drop Of wine or beer or cider
was drank no smoking or chew
ing was aIIowed-nothing to un-
man manly health and vigor.
These indulgcnccs weaken. They
slowly bnt surely enfeeblo the body
and the mind. Let your first bat
ties be wagcd against temptations
to scIi:-indHTgencc, against bad hab-
its, ifthcy have their claims on you.
Tlis will prepare you for a brave
and noble life, and fit You either
for camp or council.
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