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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

DEATH OF A. J. LowTHER. letter was re-
ceived on Monday evening from. VIM. B. TAN
NrHnL, Jr, written to his parents, giving the
sad intelligence of the death of A. J. LowrHER,
a member Of Capt. MoNuLrY's S Company from
this county. We are permitted 10 make the
following extracts from the letter of Mr.. T:
.Since writing the above there has sad
affair occurred to the company. WIN: kocH ar
rived bringing the sad intelligence that A. J.
LowrHER was shot dead. 1t occurred in this
way: The four boys whom spoke of before
were left behind to take care of some baggage
wagons that we had taken from the enemy
There were 25 men with the train, and when
within % miles of here, they were fired into by
five men who were lying in ambush. One Of
the balls struck LowrHER in the neck, COM
pletely severing the jugular vein and killing
him Instantly Threef balls struck Capt. JONES
in different places, wounding him severely. He
is still living. The other whizzed past VIM.
KooH's head. The train was stopped and the
Boys searched the woods for the enemy, but
they had made good their escape.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

eE"cdleb Gushing" is after Jefferson Davis!r
There are certainly some peculiar condolences
in history, but this last Is the most peculiar Of
all No Northern man ever admired DAVIS
more ardently than CusHINe. He was his es-
pecial advocate, apologist, and eulogist. He
stood by him at the Charleston Convention,
voted forhim at the Baltimore Convention, and
tried to have him nominated by the Seeding
Convention. They were tie DAMON and PY-
rHrAs of the Democratic party; they enjoyed
its favor, and contributed to its ruin. But alas
for history and its changesl CusHlse has SUBJ
iided in Newbuyport-DAvls is about 10 SUBJ
side in Richmond, and We read in the telegraph
fhat the Fevenue.cutter Caleb Gushing has left
Boston in pursuitof the .privateer Js6srson Da-
vis. Think over the past year and its events,
and Imagine the Gushing towing the Davis
into Boston Bay,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
CAUSE OF THE RETREAT
Not SO Bad as ID Appeared-Thc
Killed and Wounded.

WASHINGTON, July %.
The agent of the Associated Press fur
nishes the following:
The retreat Of our troops to Centreyille
was successfully accomplished by o'clock
last evening, the regiments regaining the
position vacated in the morning. Those
that succeeded in reaching Centerville had
four hours tc stop, the reserve force under
Col. Miles being posted beyond Centervile.
At l O'Clock in the morning the retreat
from that point commenced, and was
maintained in good order to Arlington
Heights and Alexandria. The army in its
retreat left behind large amount Of pro-
visions and ammunitions. About forty
army wagons fell into possession of the
rebels.
As fast as our troops retreated their po-
sitions were occupied by the rebels, till af-
ter Fairfax Court House was passed, after
which the pursuit was not continued. In
many instances the teamsters unhitched
the horses and abandoned the wagons,
when there WIS not the slightest necessity.
The rebel cavalry was the terror of the
volunteers, who were compelled to keep
the woods to avoid being charged by them.
BALTIMORE, July %.
Immediately upon the confirmation of
the retreat of the Union forces, the 18th
New York Militia, whose term of enlist
ment expires shortly, unanimously signed
paper to re-enlist for three years.
Gen. Banks leaves for Gen. Patterson's
column Tomorrow morning. The city con-
tinues in great excitement. The secession
its are oveJoyed.
Efforts are being made by leading Se-
cessionists to keep the more disorderly oui
ct. The presence of considerable mill
tary force may berequired to keep the reb-
elsin Baltimore quiet in their present de-
lirium of joy. Likenesses of Beaurecard
are sold on the streets.
A heavy and steady rain prevented a
large congregation of people.
Paymaster McPbail of u. S. Army.
just from Washington, contradicts the re-.
ports that SherInap's and Burnside's Bat
teries were captured by the rebels.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.
The morning was occupied putting sf-
fairs in order on the Virginia side, within
the original Federal lines. From indica-
tions alound the Commissariat aud Ordi-
nance departments, damages will speedily
be rectifed.
Boats are again running to Alexandra.
The Fire Zouayes will rendezvous at the
headquarters of the 18th Regiment to-day,
when some accurate knowledge Of the loss
will be ascertaiued. |
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
Congressional.
WAsHINGroN,July 20.
SENATE,

SENATE.
Mr.. Hale offered a resolution that the
Naval Committee be empowered to enquire
into the surrender of the navy yards at Pen
sacola and Norfolk, with power to send for
persons and papers. Referred to Commit
tee on Naqal Affairs.
Mr.. johnson of Tennessee introduced a
bill to provide for the transportation of arms
and munitions of war to loyal citizens in
the States now in rebellion, and to provide
for organizing them into regiments, &c. He
said that the loyal citizens in these State
felt that the Government was bound to
protect them aginst invasion and insurrec-
ton. Referred 10 Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr.. Trumbull introduced bill 10 provide
for the holding of Circuit and District
Courts during the temporary insurrection
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The bill providing for the construction
of one or more iron clad vessels was laid
over.
The resolution approving the acts Of the
President was taken up.
Mr.. Latham spoke, and alluded TO his
friends Breckenridge, Bayard, and others,
who charged the President with violating
the Constitution, but not word in condem-
nation of those who openly trampled the
Constitution under foot. He said whatever
necessity required the President to do to
enforce the laws and the government was
right and proper, even though he might
have committed an infraction of the author
ity delegated to him, but he would not sane
ton the suspension of the writ of habeas
corpus 10 Maryland, because he thought that
State showed her allegiance by sending
members to Congress, and that there was
no necessity for such suspension there,
except it was evident that the Judiciary of
the State was disloyal. No man doubts
the loyalty of the Chief Justice. He
thought an increase of the army not war
ranted by the exigencies of the case, and
therefore could not sanction the act; but in
regard to the blockade of the ports sus-
pension of the writ of habeas corpus in
Florida, and all the other acts enumerated
in the resolution, he gave the President his
mostcordial support, and he would say here
as representive of a sovereign State of 10y
al people, if the President had not exercis-
ed these powers be would have voted to
have him impeaehed as unfit and unworthy
of the place.
Mr.. Latham closed with an eloquent de-
claration that whatever happens his own
State will stand firm by the Union.
Mr.. Rice said be wished to endorse all
that had been said by his friend from Cali
fornia.
On motion of Mr.. johnson, of Tennessee,
the subject was postponed till Monday.
Executive session. Adjourned.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

a terrific consteruatioa broke out among
the teamsters who bad incautiously advan-
ced Immediately afterthe body ofthe army
and lined the Warrenton foad. The con-
sternation was shared in by numerous civ
ilians who were on the ground, and soon
our whole army was in retreat.
For time perfect panic prevailed,
which communicated itself to the vicinity
of Centreville, an every available convey
ance was seized upon. Several similar
alarms had occurred on previous occasions
and caused BY change of position of our
batteries, and it is most probable that thr
alarm was owing to the same fact.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
From the Kenawha valley

WASHINGTON, July 16.
An official dispatch has been received
from Gen. Mcclellan dated Beverly, 10th,
saying one of Col. Cox's regiments (the Sec
ond Kentucky defeated and drove 900 of
Wise's company out of BarbouryiIIe, in Ca
bell Co., on the 10th inst.
CINCINNATI, July 10.
The Kanawha correspondent of the Ga
zette, under date of noon of the 18th, SAYS
On the morning of the 18th Gen. Cox
ordered the 18th Ohio, two companies of
the 2lst Ohio, two guns of the Cleveland
artillery, and the Ironton cavalry, 10 recon
noitre for supposed masked battery near
the mouth of Pope Creek. On reaching
the creek, four miles from Gen. Cox's head
quarters, they discovered the enemy, 1900
strong, strongly intrenched Oh Scarey Hill,
with masked battery of two guns. On
reaching the creek our men were fred up
on from the masked battery and from log
house.
Our men after firing forty rounds, crossed
the creek and silenced the masked battery,
but their ammunition giving out, they were
compelled to retire. One gun of the mas
ked battery was afterwards re-mounted, and
opened fire on our men. Capt. Allen, of
Co. d. 21st Ohio, and Lieut.. Pomeroy and
two Others were killed; II wounded and 8
missing.
Col. Norton, ofthe 2lst Ohio, was badly
wounded and taken prisoner. Col. Wood
ruff fand Lieut.. Colonel Neff, ofthe lst Ken
tucky, and Col. De Villiers ofthe l lth Ohio,
left Gen. Cox's camp on the l7th, and moth
ing had been heard from them at last ac-
counts. It is supposed they were taken
prisoners.
The body of Lieut.. Pomeroy was brought
here on the steamer Dunleeth tonight.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

~ The Secretary of War has accepted ff-
teen additional regiments from Pennsylvania.
Six of these are to be ordered to Washington,
five will join General Patterson's command, and
the other four are variously distributed. One
of these, now at Cumberland, is commanded
by CHARLES I. BrDDLE, successor to E JOY
MORRIS, who has not taken his seat in Congress.
These are said to be the finest troops, in outfit
and equipment, of any furnished by the State,
especial pains having been taken by Governor
CURTIN in consequence of former complaints.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
A Union Man i'm the Rebel Army,

A letter written by Major Alexander
Hamilton, Aid to General Sanford, from
Martinsburg, mentioning the following in
terestiug incident, related by General Pat
terson:
Among the wounded soldiers Of the reb-
el army taken as prisoner in the recent bat
tie, one who was dying sent for an officer
and told him that "he would find his mus
ket clean and unloaded, and the touch hole
in the cone on which the cap is placed fill
ed with wax" and then with his last
breath he prayed for the Union.
The gun was examined, and the tale Of
this sadly wronged victim of Southern tyr
amy proved 10 be true.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
The Living Classmate and the
Dead.

The correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga
zette, writing from Carrick's Ford, describes
the meeting of old classmates upon the
field of battle, the one living, the other
dead:
The late rebel Brigadier- General gradu
ated at West Point in l84l, and it is a
singular fact that he was there, for fonr
years, classmate and room. mate Of Major
Love, the accomplished head of Gen. Nor
ris' Staff and former U. s. Captain Of Ora
goons. But an hour or two before the Ma
jor had been talking about his former ac.
quaintance and friendship with Garnet.
and remarked that be would be glad II
Garnett could only be taken prisoner, that
he might be able To see him again, and
talk with him about the Government which
had educated and honored him.. When the
Major reached the field, short time after
the flight of the rebels, be was led TO the
bank of the river, where the body of his
old roommate lay stretched upon the
stones! Who shall blame him for the man.
J. ,tears be shed kneeliDg by that traitor
coIpse!
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
Cruel for the Charleston Mer.
CQrY.

Since the order Of the British Government
was issued. prohibi the entry of privateers
into their ports. the Charleston Mercury is al
most disposed TO declare war against England.
1t says:
"We are surprised that any of the Commits
sioners have remained day in London after
this order was issued. This is an act Of quasi
hostility, which, it appears to us, ought to have
arrested all conference with British authorities.
1t is well known that while Great Britain has
the greatest interest in the independence of the
Confederate States there is anii-slavery fanati-
cism which would, in all likelihood, paralyze
her connsels in our favor"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

The latest from Southwestern Missouri
places Gen. LYON at the had of 10000 troops,
with a full supply Of ammunition and provisions.
McCuLLoUGH and JACKSON had withdrawn into
Arkansas, where, it Is said, they have II 900
troops. LYON was about advancing to the State
line as banter for fight. Gen. PorE has as
sumed command of the Union forces in North
ern Missouri.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

Our ARNY.-Eyery day increases the strength
of the army of the United States, aud adds to
the moral power Of the cause in which that ar
my is engaged. Invlncible In the logic Of
events. and in the righteousness of their doc
trines, the friends of the Government, in and
outof the army, are determined to save the
greatest nation from overthrow, and to defeat
the most atrocious traitors the world has ever
known.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

WELL PUT.-An illustrated paper print
ed at Leipsic, Germany, compares the
North and South in this sorcible way
"Wbat the South lacks; money. men, aud
the favor Of God. What the South has;
niggers, yellow fever, and the alliances Of
Satan. What the North has; money, men,
a righteous cause, and the sympathy of hu-
manity. What the North lacks, Pirates
and thieves!
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
BrOnsom,s Views.

The editor of Bronson's Democratic Rcv;c,r
speaks out thus:
"The American citizen that seeks to over
throw the American Government is not only a
traitor, but a libertycide, a dis-humanzed mon
ster. not fit 10 live or inhabit any part of the
globe; he has no suitable place on this side Of
hell"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

eTThe difficulty about the Kansas United
States Senatorship has been adjusted by the
understanding that LANE will not be disturbed
in the possession of his seat for the present
At the close of the extra session he will join
his brigade.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

Major BidweII took the place Of Col.
Wilcox, and managed to bring the Regi-
ment off the field 10 the best possible order.
A Zouaye drummer was taken prisoner by
the rebels.
He escaped, and reports that the seces-
sionists have an immense number of prison
ers in their hands. 1t is supposed they
were principally picked up on the way.
Fifteen members only of the 1st Ohio
regiment are missing. The officers are all
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

MORE EIeHrISe IN MIssouRI.-The dispatches
bring reports of a guerrilla fight near Fulton,
Missouri, between six hundred national troops
under Col. McNEAL and body of rebels
about thousand in number under General
Harms. in which the latter was defeated and
dispersed. The rebels placed themselves in
ambush, fired one volley and took to their heels,
after the manner of the chivalry.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

Ex-senator PoMRoy S bill for the suppression
of the SHAREHOLDER rebellion, enacts that slave
~ be immediately abolished by proclamation.
and the army officers be directed to protect. and
authorized 20 use, the emancipated slaves.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
Headuuarters.

The Richmond correspondent of the Men,
phis appeal says. "It is told that Mr.. Toombs
that being recently importuned by an acquain-
tance for position as clerk in the Stale De-
partment, he replied. "What need for clerk?
can carry the whole State Department in my
hat -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
Providence, R. L, July %.

Gov. Arnold issued a proclamation pay
ing tribute to our dead soldiers, and call
ing for the enlistment of more men. A
large and spirited meeting has been held
this morning to express the determination
of Rhode Island to re-double her exertions
in support of the Government.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

THE CRoPs IN WIscoNstN.-The Milwaukee
Wisconsin says of the crops in that Slate:
The rains and otherwise favorable weather
since The first of July have materially changed
the prospect of the wheat crhp. The wheat
which began to spindle out uEder-t the June
drought now looks vigorous. and The heads are
filling out plumply. The promise is now full
Average crop. The season being later than last
year. the rams of July have not been unseason-
able. Corn generally makes lost time on our
fertile soil, under the warm weather of August
and September.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
Skeleton Skirts.

OR Ladies' and Misses of all ages just received at the
10 BOOK VARIETY STORE. These are undoubA-
edly til best lot Of Skirts offered for sae in Nil
lersburg.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
THE GREAT DISASTER.
THE ARMY RE-0RGANIZED.
FORWARD THEY GO.
MCCLELLAN IN COMMAND.

Sherman's Battery not Captured.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25

A SEcEssIosIsr d. TRouBIE-The Medina
Gasate states that a secessiopist was in Medina
last Friday, man by the name of Bnggas, who
came near meeting an ignomipious death. He
was given thirty minutes to leave the town, and
he left in. hurry.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
Cheap Whips.

THEY have Buggy Whip at the Book Store. for
rs cents, that tbangs all the cheap whips ever
before offered. One took six, because they were
so cheap. Come and get one.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-07-25
Pictorial Papers.

Drank LESLIE, New York Illustrated, a.d Har-
II pers Weekly illustrated Papers, giving View OF
battles and battle grounds Of the present war Each
number also gives great deal of about the war
portraits Of Generals, &c. Price cts-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-17

a
We hear Of him he Is away down tho Ksnawha mston'
ing down upon the Ohio bord.r. This sta'emsn, Nv"
ever of his presence ct Charleston, may DO reneo on
EXCITEMENT IN GALLIP0LlS.
Tho Cincinnati Gazette Of the 9 h ray:
gentleman who arrived last evening from Galhpoh,
informs us that the most intense excitement prevailed at
that place growing out Of the arrest OF Union men on
the virginia border BY secessionis and Tying rumos
of an intended invasion Of Southern Ohio BY rebels under
o. Jennings Wise. Since the arrest OF loyal citizens oy
rebes Union men have been sending movable properly
across the river into Ohio, for safe keeping Families
of Ioyal men are also being removed. GalhPols was
I;vs With peope Men had deserted their farms in the
nntv around and ocked to the town to hear the news
and 10 fight II necessary.
CoI Norton's Ohio Regiment embarked on Tuesday
and "wednesday for Rlvenswood, Va, from which place
thew would march upon Ripley, where, Il Is SAID thers
ave- Zoo rebels under O. Jennings WISE 1t vas believed
TAT Henry A. Wise was at Charleston, Va This, how
ever is not probable It Is understood that 6lusterps
individual Is at Laurel Hl Buchsnnon Inc Peop's
of Gaiopois are of course unnecessarily alarmed aoou
an "invason" The rebels will keep at sale dissAncs
from the border.
The rebel prisoners twenty in number, arrested re.
DAYS since wcr, brought down on the Marietta karoao
Yesterday afternoon Loveand, whence they we're lot
warded 10 Columbus for safe keeping The people aonG
the ne -sre very curious 10 the rebels, but they
were not oIesed Two OF them Methodist preschers
connected with the Church South. One OF sbe latter
very dignisd and solems looking individual has been
acting the part Of . spy. :,
We shall hear something interesting from Col Hortoni
force of 900 men In day or two.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-17
NORTHERN ACCOUNTS.
From philadelphia Bulletin Of llth,
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHrsGros, July ll.-Severa spies from the rebel
camp arrested last night, by the First Marine Reg
ment. They had Secession flag in their possession.
The revolving members of the Garibald regiment are
to be tried by court martial.
Information has been received from Matthias Point
that the rebels have not appeared there to erect bat
teries
Immediate measures are TO be taken in Congress for the
abrogatiou Of the Canadian Reciprocity treaty.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
FoRTREss MONROE July lO-via Bsltimore-Genera
Butler well pleased yesterday with the expert
with the Hoehkss Shells that be at once ordered
large number for immediate They can be project
ed from an ordinary ride cannon.
Five hundred horses and forage for the for eighty
days, are on tho way to Old Point.
The frigite Santee sailed this afternoon to Join the
Gulf Squadron.
The U. g. steamer Suquehanna instead Of going south
ward as stated iu yesterdays despatch will shortly sail
for New York for repairs.
Several persons down from Baltimore this morn.
ing, with the intention Of going to Norfolk but Commo
do:e Stir CHAM would not permit Of truce 10 leave
the harbor.
No military movements whatever taking place near
Old Point
The beat is excessive here but the health Of the troops
is generally good.
Two hundred aud fifty men, rejected from the various
regiments, have left for New York, on the Sta,s aud
Stripes.
The steamer Quaker City this morning captured the
brig Amy WarNi X, OF, aud owned in Richmond. She is
from Rio and WAS bound TO Hampton Roads, with g. 100
bags OF Coffee Part OF the cargo btl,ngs to English
meTohants.
The Quaker City, yesterday made reconnaissance of
the coast thirty miles South Of Cape Henry and saw five
wrecks on the shore, all old and entirely deserted
The rebels telling and burning the trees on Sewes
Point, indicating that they intend holding the place.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-17
yirsinIa'. Right Beyond the Ohio.

Virginia In 1884, by deed granted her territory lying
northwest Of the Ohio River upon certain condition.
among Others, that the territory coded should be laid
out and formed into States ola certain size, which should
a.rs Republican Governments and all State privileges;
and taI the territory eedsd should be considered
common fund for the and benefit of the States exist
ing or to eIs: members of the Auericn Union Vir'
nia neluSve sccorog TO their usual respective pro-
portions in the general charge and expenditure, and
should be disposed Of for that purpose and for no other
use or purpose whatever.
These conditions have failed There IS no logger any
Republican Government In the North Western States;
for such be where there is writ CT
Aabsas corpus And the condition, that the territory was
OOly TO be used for the bens, Of all the States Virginia
inelusivs) Is wholly perverted by the people who live
there having vaged unprovoked upon the Commoa-
wealth Of Virginia We hope to hear at no distant day
OF General Wise having issned a writ Of ejsetmert
against these ungrAtefu wrstChes and having executed
II with the sharp point of his sword