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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-04

p..s -Lns liesos appointed Edvard s,asssa, q
Sssnnh Bae., ~he was transferred 70 he hssd Of ne
ms $50 Tie eAnks N Alabana, except three suspsnass
pc psynr.nts.
se-s.ss~ CoDventsos Of seuth Carolina pAsssd osti
nance o. secession wAich dssoves he oonnscsson = thai
e.sa nth the federal government. mo following he
acs Of secession
bs: sesSls and ordsin ssd : Sssssy dssi.red ana
ordained that the ordinance adopted BY Couvenon on
K: s y sas Ct .ss @
= ana q 1s se &C. s
on are hereby r.e.sd and that The Usisn now sub
Of The United STATS q 1Ssrss. SsssS5 dissolved
The ordinance was passed by tho unanimous vote
vernorshIp Of the Tsrritsry OF Kansas The senate
Committee Of Thirteen The dangerous condition Of
tho country was announced by the Vice President,
follows
Powell, KY, dem. Davis, Mss., dem.
Hunter, Va, dem: Wade, OHIO, rop.
Crittenoen, Ky, DEM Bigier, Pa, dom.
Seward, New York, rep. Roe, Ninn., dem.
Toomos, Ga dem. D0olittle, Wis.,, rep
Dcrgas, III. DEM Grimes, Iowa, rep.
ColL4moF, VT, rep.
2l-rhe sscession Of South Carolina caused great re
ociDgs in most Of tho cities in the extreme southern
States.
2-The members Of Congress from South Carolina no
hed she speaker Of the House Of Representatives that
inc Of their State dissolved their connection
with that bdy Tho people Of the State Of South Gro
lima, IN Convention At Charleston. Adopted thor DECLARE
ton q Independence, which closes with the following
words
We therefore, the people of South Carolina " eur dss
Fatss In Convenson s.sembled appealing % ~ su.ss
sesnny DECLARED that The Gnion Ss.sos"s
hL staie and ,he other st..ss q North ~ ssaysd
!ion among the nation. Of me world fsee sgver
pace cont &C, siii.ncss essabsS "a g a 81
other acts and things which States q nst
Isnce the pr.eetan Of Divine Providence, We musay
pledge 70 each other our Ives our fortunes and our sacred
-. Tho Governor Of South Carolina issuod the fol.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

AT the supper to Geo. D. Prentice by
Mr.. Folney last night, Secretary Cameron
reiterated bis opinion that as last resort
we oughtto arm every man a0ho desires
to strike for human liberty. Secretary
Smith protested that the Administration
contemplated no such policy. Sla9es es-
Gaping from rebels might be received as
they had been hitherto within the lines Of
the army, but it was not intended to arm
them. Ii twenty millions of freemen could
not, single-handed, subdue this rebellion, il
would be disgrace to them, and they
ought to give up the contest. Robt. j.
Walker and Senator McDougal followed in
the same strain. Mr.. Prentice was embar-
raised by the discussion. The occasion
forms the principal topic Of conversation to
day, the same differences obtaining else
where,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
Letter FROM the Tenth Regiment,

Nh. ED1ToR:-Since leaving Milwaukee
Thomas Coates, known tc be a thief and
released by the court with the knowledge
that if released he would volunteer in our
company, has been transferred to the regu-
lar army, to serve under Capt. Towbrdge.
The tears shed in parting with Coates were
tears Of JOY, for now our company is not
compelled to serve with known criminals.
The officers were unanimous in agreeing to
the change. thanks to Capt. Palmer and
all. Lieut.. Lowry says he never designed
to keep him in our company, which is to
his credit. We are encamped near Salt
river. The railroad bridge at this place is
guarded to keep it secure from the rebels.
| am told the rebels tried to pass our
guards last night, but we stand with load
ID guns ready to give them pass to eter-
nifty Letters to our company should be
addressed as follows: Alfred A. Cattimole,
Camp Abercrombie, Co. f., Tenth Regi-
ment, Wisconsin Volunteers, Shepherds
vile, Ky.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
Rebels A.r,ning tho Slaves.

A tclegraphic despatch giving informa-
ton from New Orleans, says that "the
rebel authorities haze issued an order "cona-
pslliay eue,y Stare capable Of bearing
arms, 10 join some military orgdasza-
tons"
There now, how do the northern funkiesH
like that! But this is not the end; when
it becomes apparent that The federal army
is TO prove victorious, the rebels will then
free their slaves as we'll as arm them; VIII
the funkies then fear that slavery is to
get hurt? All right for negroes TO fight
against the union, but according to Secre-
tary Smith there is no intention 10 arm
the negroes in defense Of the Union -
Great God, how slavery mad are the north
ern hunkies! Every since the day Fort
Sumter was bombarled the war has been
conducted in such manner that the entire
strength of the four million bondsmen has
been on the side of the rebellion. These
slaves have been equal and worth 100000
of our soldiers. Then say we to the gov
eminent, free and arm every slave, and
thereby do up the work in hurry and
let our men come home and resume their
work. What right has government 10 pile
up taxes, hundreds of millions upon hun
dreds Of millions, merely to crafty these
northern fiunkies; how can any man claim
10 be honestly, earnestly for the Union and
thus play into the hands Of the rebels BY
letting them use four millions Of negroes
il overturring the government Every
man must know that if orr government
fails to employ the slaves to fight for the
Union,the rebels will employ them to fight
against the Union. There can be no neu-
trails; every day more aud more destroys
neutrality. Shall the slaves be employed
to fight for or against the Union We
aver that in all eur knowledge Of men in
these parts, not one true Union man OPP
poses arming the negroes in such an alter
native-none except such Aunkies as Meth
er fight nor talk kindly for theU nion,such
rs are at heart traitors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
New York. ~. |:

49,. New York, Nov. 81
says: Ivy 18Th
ave learn Moth Carolina l.,
vention Of delegates, Representing ca. con,
counties, has declared a provisional ,'! 'a'a
ment, and has entirely rephdiaiad g1Vsrr-
cession act of the State, re-afi, N,;a .us Sc
loyalty and devotion to the Cons,;,", Aef
the United States. The Conyenton q Of
at Hatteras on Monday last. ~. met
passed contained several sections ~ act,
stance Of which is SUB
The first declares vacant all the oar
the State. N"'Sss Of
The second names Marble Nash r.,
Provisional Governor. "H0fi
The third adopts the constitution -
State, with the statutes and laws. co !, .ue
ed in the revised code Of 1856 1'''u'
The fourth repudiates the oraD...
secession passed at Raleigh on the oo,S q d
May, together with all other Act, ~ y u
adopted. 'Nea
The fifth directs the Provisional a..
ernor to order special election for r nS,'
bers Of Congress, '
The sixth gives tothe Governor au,bo,
ity to make temporary appointments d u
fetal vacancies.
The convention then adjourned, suh,..,
to the call of the President. ~
Gov. Taylor has issued bis proclamatio,
for an election in the Second Congressman.
District, which will be held on "Wednesday
the 9th inst.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

The papers found in the possession, Of
Sldell and Mason have been received, and
are now in possession Of the State Depart.
ment.
When Lieutenant Fairfax, Of The San
Jacinto, reached the deck Of the Trent be
met the Captain and inquired if he had
Mason and Siidell on board. He hesa.
ted Il answering, when MIR. Fairfax dis.
covered Mason at a distance seated. Oh.
serving this, the Captain stated that they
were on board and Mr.. Fairfax approach.
ed the rebel Envoy, and inquired if he was
not Mr.. Mason. Mason arose and stated
that he was, when Mr.. Fairfax announced
that he had orders for his arrest. Mason
turned to the Captain and asked if he il.
tended to allow this outrage to be commit.
ted upon his flag. The Captain made SOms
response, which was inaudible to my in-
formant. Mr.. Slidell, at that moment
came up from the cabin, and be also was
informed by Mr.. Fairfax that be had or
ders for his arrest.
The ladies of the suite coming up at the
mement, a conversation in an under tone
was commenced, which was followed by
very effecting scene, as il became apparent
that they were TO be separated. They e1-
pressed themselves confidently that they
would never see Mr.. Shdell or Mr. Mason
again and when the offer was made to his
family to accompany him, Mr.. Sldel OBJ
| jected, and asked that they continue tho
voyage.
Ina private conversation, it is supposed
that they gave to Eutis and Mcfarland
instructions what to do when they reached
Europe, and were much astonished 70
learn that they were also to be transferred
Their baggage was brought up and exam
ined, and various papers which were sup
posed to be of service to the government
weretaken possession of. A considerable
amount Of money was found. Their wear
ing apparel was transferred to the Doais
and soon the prisoners were on board Jus
San Jacinto. Mason was very haugnE
10 his manner for time after reaching the
vessel. but Slidell was pleasant and easy
in his manner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
10 school District Clerks.

Town clerks are now preparing their tax
rolls, and its the daty Of School District
Clerks to give Town Clerks written
statement Of the amount and kind Of school
District tax voted to be raised at annual
district meetings. District clerks should
so report to Town Clerks immediately, else
there will be no school money raised by
tax; clerks 50 falling are responsible for
the loss through their neglect. This year
the amount ofpublic money 10 be drawn
from State and County for schools IS small
indeed owing to the general neglect Of the
purchasers Of school lands to pay their IN
terest Saeh purchasers are allowing their
lands TO BE- forfeited to the State hundreds
.of thousands Of acres every yesr. The
consequence is that eur public schools must
be supported if 1t nj by home taxation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

Eg- We publish ia another column an
account Of the formation Of a Union Pro
sisional government by forty-fve counties
If North Carolina, similar to that estab-
lshsd in Western Virginia. We DO not,
however, attach any great Importance
to i, IS The meeting was held un.lcr toe
guns Of 1T, Ilatteras, and appears 70 have
been = small atEir. But It may be the
foreFunner uf greater events, and as such
We hail il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27


EE- The Madison correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune, under date Of Nov. 90
writes as follows concerning military mat
tiers in this State:
The 18th Regiment leaves for Missouri
to-day. The 18th, in camp here, is full to
2 round 1000, nearly uniformed, and will
be ready to leave in about ten days. The
18th, at Janesviile, has over 900 men uni
formed, and can be ready to leave ABOUT
the same time. The 14th, with coinpan-
les filled to the maximum, goes into camp
1T Fond du Lac this week, and can be
ready to depart thence in two or three
weeks, The Ninth German Regiment, at
Milwaukee, has over 600 men, and will be
off in week or SO. The 18th Irish Reoi-
ment, Col. Dorau, is said to be rapidly fiji
inc up, and will be ready within month.
The 18th Scandinavian Regiment nuns
bering 700 or 500 has two or three con-
panies in camp. 1t will be off within a
mouth. The 10th will lie ordered into
camp here Immediately, with companies
well Tiled, ard 1iii not take long to get
ready fol the field Nearly enough men
are enlisted Ga the 18th. Most Of the in
fantry regiments arc badly IN need Of arms
to drill with. They will soon be supplied,
however, rs 5000 stand are on the way.
Iii the aevcn batteries of artillery at Ra-
cine, there are about 100 men, With can
non for drill, who are fast being equipped
and made ready for service, while three
more companies are recruiting.
The lst anG pa Cavalry have each, not
far from 700 men enlisted. The camp OF
the lst IS removed to Kenosha. Three
companies Of the 2d 90 into camp al Mil
waukee this week. Ii the present condi-
ten Of things with reference to Barstow' 5
regiment. with which the State has had
little to do, little is known; but his friends
claim that it viii be speedily filed sr, and
that the Secretary Of War has again an
tho.ized it.
By the first Of January, Wisconsin viii
have her full quota III the field, and thor
oughly equipped.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
Bridge.Burn.,ag IL Harnesses.

The Knoxville Register Of the 18th
gives a list Of rtil road bridges which
were burned in ono night BY the Union
men Of East Tennessee, as follows:
The bridge over the Hiwasse river at
Charleston, on the East Tennessee and
Georgia Rail Road.
The bridge over Lick Greek, on the
East Tennessee and Virginia Rail Road
The bridge over Holston river at Union,
on the East Tennessee and Virginia Rail
Road.
Two small bridges over Chickamauga
creek, on tile Western and Atlantic Rail
Road.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

An Incident of English History

The New York Commercial Adcerti-
ser recalls the following incident of En-
glish history as appropriate to the discus
sion of the recent capture of Mason and
SlidelI:
"a similar proceeding on the part Of an
English vessel Of war will probably be
within the recollection of some OF our read
ers. We refer to the boarding of the ship
Hercules, Of Salem, Mass, Captain West,
in 4 Sandman port, some fifty years ago
and forcibly taking from on board Lucien
Bonaparte, then on bis way to the United
States. The Hercules putnto port on ac-
count Of the sickness Of Lucien Bonaparte,
and at his earnest request. An English
man-ofwar was in port, got wind of the
passenger on board, and sent boatswain
with an armed crew, who took Lucien
away by force, carried him on board the
man-of-war, and he was taken prisoner
to England"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

The TABLES TuBSED.-=J. M. Mason
and Jeff Davis were : majority Of the
committee and made the majority report
in the HarPer's Ferry investigation case.
Senator Mason reported that John
Browns raid was '.nt4nded to subyert the
Government Of the United States" that ii
was ''attended by armed resistance to the
authorities and public force of the United
States.H
Nov, Nj. Mason, what have you been
doing John Brown, good deal better
man than ever sou dared be, was hung.
What shall he done with Jim Mason
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
NEWS.
IMPORTANT WAR NEWS!
Washington Nov. 10.

Washington Nov 10.
The Republican Of this morning states
that it has information of the arrival of a
number Of rebel prisoners from the Wash
ington military prison. that they have been
sent 10 Fortress Monroe, and they will be
there exchanged for Union prisoners at the
South. It has been evident for some days
that exchanges to certain extent would
be made.
Dispatches were received to-day from
Gen. Rosencrans that the rebel Floyd.
with his entire force had abandoned his
position near Gauley Bridge, and had gone
toward Richyille, where it is is understood,
be intends to make stand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
Our FoRE1aS Observation-Disclosures

Gun FoREIGN RELATIONS Dispatches
received from diplomatic and other sources
indicate that our relations with Foreign
Powers are becoming more and more sat
isfactory every day. Whatever intentions
England may have harbored three months
ago, she is now formally pledged to res
pect our ,lockade-certainly wherever it
is reasonably efficient. Nor is there any
apprehension thai she will, for the present,
recognize the Southern Confedefacy. As
to France. her position can 10 longer be Il
subject Of Doubt The Emperor is report
ed to be very emphatic in his desire that
tie Union cause should Triumph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
In l3ortant froln secretary Chase.
The n. Y. JVorzd las the following,
which is Of considerable importance:

The Ny. Worzd has the following,
which is Of considerable importance:
"Secretary Chase addressed the meet
ing at the American Exchange Bank in a
speech Of some length, and gave them
very strong and pointed assurances that The
government now saw their way clearly to
quell this rebellion; that they had inform
alton which warranted him in saying that
the public would soon hear glad tidings
of success more startling and effective in
their result than those from Port Royal
and the West; that neither the govern
ment nor Gen. Mcclellan ever had the
slightest idea of placing the army in win
ter quarters, but, on the contrary, the mill
tary plans all contemplated regular, 81 stem
attic and energetic activity in pushing for
ward upon the rebels, as prudence and
Judgment dictated; that the government
had ample means to supply every liability
until February; that the expenses would
not increase, but gradually become less,
owing to the stock of many articles being
now complete, and also because the ma
chinery Of the departments was working
into a more economical and satisfactory
state of efficiency"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

Lieut.. Worden states that the intelligence
Of the arrest of Mason and Slidell caused
great excitement among tic rebels, who
rejoiced in the prospect Of retaliation BIZ
England
Two regiments from Georgia and South
Carolina have abandoned Roanoke Island,
blownpp their batteries and gone home.
The rebel Congress met at Richnond on
the 18th without a quorum.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
Gg Cyrus Woodman Of Mineral Poin

Gg- Cyrus Woodman Of Mineral Point
i favorably mentioned BY the State Jour
nal for speaker Of the next Assembly. We
hail this announcement from that source as
a sign that mere policy work is to be aban-
doned and righteousness be allowed to rise
10 par value Cyrus Woodman, if chosen
Speaker, win not be the tool Of dry rot pol
iticians. He is a democrat, we believe,
though not Of the Nose stiong persua-
sion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

MEETING OF CoNeREss.-Congress is
to meet on Monday next. A sweeping
confscation act will be passed immediate
y. The rebel Congress having enacted a
sequestration law, banishng all loyal citi-
zens, also an act confiscating all debts due
northern people, and all property real or
personal owned by citizens Of loyal states,
all together valued at eight hundred mil
ions Of dollars. These are the sources
whence the rebels get their means for car
rying on the war. They have also sent
privateersmen to prey upon the cargoes
and vessels Of loyal citizens. Then it is
clearly the duty Of Congress to enact a
law as sweeping as the rebel confscation
laws, even to the confscation Of those
black gods 50 ignorantly worshipped in the
north as well MS il the south. jeff. Davis
would not hesitate moment to contiscate
cur horses, cattle and hogs and appropri-
ate them to The support Of bis army
Shall our Congress then fear to eonfscate
the millions Of black chattels which bear
the burdcS:s Of he rebel army? May
God open the eyes Of our Hitherto blind
Confress, 50 that they may see and 50 act
as to bring this terrible war 10 speedy
close. Now since the government has got
rid Of Gen. Scott It is to be hoped the war
vii be carried into Africa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

The Tables TURNED. Instead - the
soldiers il camp being in want Of more
clothing, they have more chan they want,
ind arc sending some home. Mr.. H. G.
Hyde received box on Friday evening,
from different persons 10 Capt. McKee's
company, containing bundles Of clothing
directed to their friends ID ibis comfy
The wants Of those il the hospital, for
whom Or. Angel is receiving contributions,
are as urgent MS eygr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
A cayalry company consist Of ] Can.

A cavalry company consists Of Cap
tain, l lst Lieut., "a Lieut., | Ist Ser
'geant, Qpartermaster's Sergeant, 4 Ser
geants, s Corporals. 2 Buglers, Farrier,
! Blacksmith, Sadler, / Wagner, SO
Ipriyates for the minimum, and IL for the
maximum. 10 a regiment Of twelve COM
panes there are Colonel, l Lieut.. COL,
IS Majors, with tue other officers the same
as Infantry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

The papers in the case Of Gen. Fremont
have, for some days, been in the hands Of
Major Lee, Judge Advocate Of the Army,
who to-day made bis report to Gen. Me-
Clellan. Accompanying the report We're
the charges, substantially the same as were
preferred by Col. Blair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
.Ieff.rsnn CITY Nnv Dc

Reliable information reached here to-
day thai our cavalry under Major IIough.
have oyertaken and captured the rebels
who seized our supply train, near War
rensburg, on Monday list. About one
hundred and fifty prisoners were taken,
and the wagons recovered,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

The Mineral Point Railroad was sold al
tho 6th inst, under decree Of foreclosure
70 James G. Garter, Of New York, for
$4,000. The company has since been
re-organized vita one IF the Beesher tani-
i sor Prssisleat and Geo, ", Cobb for
Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
Washinninn No.

" dsuIHglon, Nov. %.
The names Of a large number of ve,s.l,
is published to-day. They are loadipr
with stones and are doubtless to be sent =
Southern harbors and sunk, thus RENDERING
the blockade effectual. =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
lsg- The Chicago 7rib.snc says La

re- The Chicago 7rib.me says Lar
spring Hon. Mr.. Winthrop, then at WAsl,
ington, invited Senator Mason to ~"
Boston. mot until | come as an Az
b,'ssador," was the reply which made y, y.
mild hammered member Of the BOOM.
Committee quake down to bis very UOG.
heels. Well, about this very time ns
there Gas aG Ambassador" for the 'Ds
Jacinto must have arrived YESTERDAY a y,
discharged her cargo at Fort Warren. ~ -
doubtless remcm cred his words, WIZ
must strike bin as Of prophetic cast.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

Wilmington, DEL, Nov. 90
Dupont's powder mills exploded TO-DAY
destroying three mills and killing tbns
men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

EE The vote q Highland, Iowa county,
4 place that gaze 2ss majority for the
democratic State ticket, was thrown out
for informally, there not being man in
Tie town capable cf making out the re-
turns. How many haze left thai town for
the war is not reported.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27

WAR MEETISo.--We are requested TO
say that Capt. David Mckee will be pres
ent At 4 recruiting meeting to By held ii
I'otosi Oh Tuesday evening next, for lie
tenesit Of Capt. Woods Cavalry Company.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
News from Prisoner at 1Sioh
lnond.

.
Letters have been received from Daya
Strong. from Richmond Prison, Of INV.
dates of Oct. 18th, ard 10th and Nov Il.
He states that he finds opportunity ~ :.
study--has a kind friend in the Person, q
young New York lawyer who IS DIN
teacher hears his grammar lesson every
morning and criticises bis writing and sPeu.
ing which is all that he can study for Wau'
of books, : In the last letter %
writes; IL am well and in good sPlilr'
My secluded life does not Az
NIT Of much news. / try y
improve my time in the best ofmy atlllly
schooling my patience as well as ny lIll"u
My wound is well, &c." II. n. p