Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-09-25
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the Courier, and agreeing to avoid pub
lishiqg any matter prejudicial to the Fed
eral Government, while Kentucky remains
in the Union.
Col. Crittenden, from Indiana, who was
the first to bring regiment from another
State into Western Virginia in aid Of the
Federal Government, was the first to come
10 lie aid of Kentucky. His regiment,
well armed; passed through the streets
towards the Nashville depot this afternoon
and proceeded southwark
Passengers from Lacon report that the
people from the country are coming to join
! the Federal forces.
indianapolis, Sept. 90.
Gov. Morehead, M. w. Barns, reporter
of the New Orleans Press, and r. Dur
nett, editor Of the Louisville Courier, were
arrested at Louisville yesterday for treason,
and were brought to this city to-day, and
will be sent to Fort Lafayette by order Of
the War Department.
Frankfort, Ky, Sept. 90.
The bill which passed both Houses, re-
questing Gen. Anderson to call for and take
command of the Kentucky volunteers, was
vetoed by Gov. Magofin, and passed oyer
the veto in the House-68 against %.
Washington, Sept. 20.
A regiment Of cavalry is authorized to
be raised in Colorado territory.
Berdan's sharp shooters gave an exhibit
ton of skill before the President and q
large number of persons. The president
himself made a good shot.
The picket guards of the rebel forces
near the Chain Bridge have been strength
ened by an additional force.
A detachment Of Federal troops, yes
terday, confscated forty head Of cattle be-
longing to the rebels near Lewinsville, Va.
The proprietors of the National Hotel
in this city have been arrested for selling
liquor to a Colonel in the army.
The arrests of the secessionists of Mary
land continue. Yesterday the Speaker of
the Lower House Of the Legislature was
taken into custody.
Work has been recommended here on
the new treasury buildings, and on the
dome of the Capitol.
1t is understood that Gen. Fremont will
not be removed from his command, but
possibly his movements may be so far i'm
peded that he will feel compelled to resign.
Baltimore, Sept. 20.
The Cumberland papers say that Capt.
Kidd's Company of cavalry, from New
Creek, and a company of infantry from
Fort Pendleton, made a descent upon a
rebel camp at Petersburgh, Nd, CD the
18th. One shot from twslve-pounGer
scattered the rebels like chilf. Several
were killed and wounded. and i number
taken prisoners. The camp and all IFS
equippage vas taken and DESTROYED; also
a large qnantity Of corn, guns, uniforms, dc
Col. Seigler attacked some $50 rebels
while drilling near BarboursyiIle, Virginia.
The rebels fled at first fire. Their leader
and two others were made prisoners; sew
eral were killed and woundoi.
New Ark, N. j. Sept. 90.
A grand Union meeting was held here
this evening. Speeches were delivered by
Daniel S. Dickinson and others; large del
egations from the surrounding towns were
present, Resolutions were adopted depre-
eating parry movements as unpatriotic and
prejudiciaI to the public interests, and pro-
posed an Inauguration Of peoples Union
movement throughout the State. and a
committee was appointed for that pur-
pose.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 90.
The Presidents modification of fire.
mont's Proclamation raises the question as
to the disposition of 1000 slaves at Fort
Monroe. Gen. Wool sends here for a
solution of the difficulty The most of
those now at Fortress Monroe are to be
sent here and put to work.
There are good. grounds for believing
that England will recognize the Southern
Confederacy should it gain second VIC
tory like that of Bull Run.
The Government has accepted the SER
vices Of a regiment of loyal Americans
from the Sandwich Islands.
jefferson City, Sept. 90.
A special to the st. Louis Republican
says that report received here this morn
ing, states that Ben McCulloch. with prob.
ably 10000 men, was on the Usage river,
20 miles hence--date not given-and
marching on Jefferson City. The com
manding officer here is inclined to credit
the report. Col. Richardson took a posi-
ton today with his regiment Of Home
Guards at Usage bridge, where the first
attack will no doubt be made. He says
he will not desert the post unit! the last
man falls.
1t is believed that Gen. Lane has rein
forced Lexington.
Ii is believed at Bonneville that Psfee
could not take Lexington, but if he should,
it would be only with terrible slaugter.
Gov. jackson, it is said, has no more
than $500 men, and is surrounded on ey-
cry side. He cannot escape, if defeated;
nor hold Lexington if he takes it.
In Pettis county, all the rebels have
gone off in squads to Join jackson. Near
" all the Unionists have left, also, in fear
The country is perfectly desolate. Fine
crops are standing ungathered everywhere.
The secessionists are very much alarmed
about Lexington.