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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02

tropolis. AS to those who paid their mon
ey for the purchase of the home and grave
are they not Northern barbarians, inferi-
ors, mudsills! and if John A. Washing
ton, who sold the piece and took the mon
ey, could subsequently join the enemies of
the Union, why should not Miss Cunning.
ham of South Carolina, following this H.
iustrious lead, take the place unto herself
and her section, and with pleasant smile
bid her recent loyal lady associate polite
farewell? 1t is a good bargain all round
Although, Washington was a national
man, and loved the Union, and fought for
it, and stood by the Constitution, vet his
homestead was in Virginia, and if by an
agreeable fiction the Northern dupcs can
be led to believe that in paying their mon
ey they were really securing it to the whole
country, so much the better; for as recent
events have shown, the South have not on
ly kept Mount Vernon themselves, but the
money paid to dedicate it to the country;
thus enriching themselves without any loss,
and securing handsome residence for life
to Miss Pamela Cunningham. 0 f
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02
General Cox.

The Cincinnati Commercial of the 2Sth
ult., says:
General Cox received on Saturday, his
three years commission as Brigadier Gen.
eral in the United States Volunteers. He
will probably go to the seat of war during
this week. The appointment of General
Cox is one which gives promise of much
credit to our State. During the formation
of Camp Dennison, he displayed great ex-
ecutive talent, and without much fuss or
display performed an amount of labor far
greater and much more effective than APP
peared TO superficial observer.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02
The Cleveland Grays.

The Cleveland Herald of the 2Sth, says:
Mr.. G. II. Breslin, and Mr.. Homer Bald
win of the Cleveland Grays, the former
recently appointed a Captain in the 18th
Regiment Infantry. and the latter Lieu
tenant in the 9TH Regiment ARTILLERY, U.
S. Army, arrived in the city this morning,
direct from the camp of the First Ohio
Regiment in Virginia. Messrs. Breslin
and Baldwin have left the Grays to take
their new positions in the regular army
The former is to report at Columbus, the
Headquarters of the 18th. H
Capt. b. reports the lst Ohio still in
camp at Riley's Hill, on the Loudou &
Hampshire railroad, the place to which
they retreated after the fight at Vienna
The Ohio men are here encamped in val
ley, without entrenchments.
Capt. b. says the men are we'll and har-
dy, their constant drill and camp life has
hardened the men, and accustomed them
to soldiers duties. and they are in a
highly efficient condition. They are all in
good spirits. The Grays won great honor
at the Vienna affair by their perfect obe-
dience to orders under fire. Col. McCook
has often spoken highly of them. The
company has perfected its drill, executing
movements with the precision of clock work
Lieut.. j. B. HampsOn is appointed ad :
iutant of the Regiment Capt. Paddock
has resigned the command and is expected
home this evening or tomorrow. Reason
alleged, business arrangements here. Lieut.
Ellsworth is therefore in command
Messrs G. |. Cole, Jas. Tod, A. II.
Barrett and -Shumway, discharged as
disabled, are expected home in day or two
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02
The Verdict of Kentucky.

From returns received, and the indica.
tions of the unreported vote, it appears
certain that Kentucky has elected nine
Union Representatives in the next Con,
gress. This has been done by the people
not the politicians. The canvass in
most parts of the State, has been slight.
The result is the verdict Of the loyal yeo.
manry of Kentucky-in the face of the
disunion clamor which RACES all round
in spite of traitor Governor and faithless
officers, in favor of che Union. the Consti-
tuition and the enforcement of the laws
Unshaken and unseduced, the people have
again spoken, even from the midst of the
smoke of battle and the fierce conflict OF
opposing squadrons, for sustaining the
Government which is put upon the trial
by battle to maintain its existence. -Cin.
Com, June %.
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The Federal Troops Driven from Ma
thias Point.
MAsnINGToN. juno %.

WASHINGTON, June 26.
The Pawnee arrived at the Navy Yard
this morning, bringing intelligence from
Matthias Point. According to statement
of persons in the expedition, Capt. Ward,
of the Freeborn, yesterday obtained from
the Pawnee reinforcement of about twen-
ty men, and united with others from his
own vessel, comprising between thirty and
forty men in all.-They started in several
cutters for Matthias Point, taking with
them about two hundred bags, which we're
filled with sand on the shore, and with
which breastworks were soon erected.
Whilst on returning to the Freeborn to
obtain cannon for the battery, q force of
the Confederate troops variously estimated
at from 1900 to 800, suddenly emerged
from thick woods, where they were con-
cealed, and poured volley of shot into
the party, who made hasty retreat Sew
eral of the men jumped into the water,
swimming to the Freeborn. Capt. Ward
protected the men as far as prssible firing
twelve or fifteen shots among the rebels,
but the effect could not be ascertained.
Capt Ward. while firing a gun, was
struck in the breast by bullet and died
in the course of an hour. A sailor was
wounded in five places thought mortally,
Several others were wounded. The flag
carried by the coxswain was completely
riddled. The men all reached the vessel
without further damage. 1t is said that
after the Federal forces retreated from Ma
thias Point the breastworks were immedi-
ately occupied by the Confederates.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02

The Tribune gives extracts from let
ter from John NJ. Bolts to that journal,
dated Washington, June Gath. He saws.
With great danger l arrived here in dis
guise, and states he is there as a member
of Congress. He announced himself a
candidate from the Richmond district, and
received 1913 votes, which there being no
opposition, elects him. He states that the
Southern insurrection is at its last rasp.
while negro instructions are everywhere
threatened. Mr. Bolts says Beauregard
has sent q circular South, saying if the
Cotton States do not raise and equip lOO,-
600 men in six weeks, We are lost Our
troops in Virginia are busy suppressing
insurrectioA among the blacks, and but for
this their desire to see Washington in ruins
would long since have been gratised.l B
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02
CAMp DENNIsoN, June Il.

GentIemen:-It has been reported at
Cleveland and at divers other places, that
such of the members of Company H., 9TH
Reg, who lately came to camp, and enlist
ed for the three years service, to take the
place of such as had been discharged. were
homesick. sick Of the service. tired of try
ing to help their country in this her time
of urgent need and wish to be discharged
after long service of Is days.
This is falsehood and is so proclaim
ed by all of the persons about whom the
tale is told, more especially the boys from
Bristol; and it is to be hoped that the
fame of patriotism will not be extinguish-
ed in their breasts in the short space of
six weeks, under the weight of few triv-
ial hardships not worth mentioning.
The object of writing this article is be-
cause the men are feeling badly for fear
that such false reports may reach their
homes, and cause uncasiness in the minds
of those left at home.
ONE OF THEM.
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CAMp CHASE, O.. JUNG 27. ,oI

Chronicle Friends:-'Tis quarter to
seven. +. NJ, the bugle has sounded its
last call for Dress Parade, and fall in"
resounds along the three regiments. now
here. We Sergeants reiterate the call of
our Orderly, and mess number 5 is in ranks
first; right dress" and all eyes turn TO-
wards the capacious chest of The Infant.
or Corporal Kcnnedy-men shutting for
ward or backward as they seek to come on
straight line. TOO full on the center,
back. Fuller, dress back, l say, Fox.
there, that's right position; Grummett,
front, steady. Count twos. one two, one
two, one two, goes toward the rear, fright
face" and so the men stand in fours facing
the parade line of battle, forward march
and away We 60 plump twenty eight
inch step. Orderly Brooks direct in front,
within three PAGES of the line Of battle,
'hle right, turns the leading four men
square to the right, each succeeding four
coming to turn on the same point "halt
ront," and Company F. stands in line of
battle. LEFT dress" sends us little for
ward and to the left, in straight line with
thousand men in two ranks. Again the
full toned voice Of Capt. Hall corrects the
individual alignment as he position, Sup
pie, steady Harris, too full, Long, An
drews straighten that rear rank; Harmon,
keep your mems shoulders square," Twen-
ty minutes of "high form and ceremony
grand and the parade is dismissed, each
company breaking into squads, and under
drill master perform the various evolu-
tions necessary to the perfect mechanism
Of the COmpanys drill. Capt. Hall gen.
orally takes platoon, twenty-five to thir-
ty-fve men) and gives them the fright OBJ
lique, platoon form fours, into line, right
and left Wheel by the right flank, and
other formations at quick time. No Com
mon time used here, in squad, or compa-
ny drill.
Hartford cheese, dried apples and pep
per boxes (flled) are at tseventcen per cent
premium.
Pattons' mess are jolly and getting fat;
he gets them up such good dinners. Sup
pie made us some extra bean soup, whilst
"Prince Wales "a clever black eyed chap
from Mineral Ridge keeps Sergeant Lakes
mess in good trim
We are Aanked by a tip top rife COM
pany; they are under West Point man,
whose discipline is admirable.
Brig. Gen. Cox is highly spoken of by
the leading military men, here.
CHARLEY"
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New YORK. June 40

The Tribune's special Washington dis
patch says the rebel troops in Virginia are
estimated to be $4,000, of which only So.
900 are armed, and not more than 25, ,OOO
can be concentrated anywhere. Now there
are $4,000 at Manassas, and 5000 at
Yorktown. Norfolk is regarded as i'm.
pregnabe 1t is said that they do not in
tend to make stand at any point, and
but a short one at Manassas. 1t is not
their intention to engage in a pitched bat
tie, but to harass us.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02

A special dispatch to the New Orleans
Delta, from Mississippi City, 25th, says a
steamer anchored off the Point, and cap,
tured five schoOners, with which she sailed
eastward. The blockade at this point,
the same paper says has been permanently
instituted. and caused the Mobile mail
boats to discontinue. The same paper in.
timates that India, China, and English mer-
chantmen will be rich prizes for privatoers.
d The Picayune Of the 25th says that a
United States ship of war of so guns
anchored at Caafelaya Bay, thus intercept
ing communication in Berwick Bay with
Iexas. -.- .D.l .l .------. lun ~
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02

The Mount Vernon Swlndle-M Ann
Pamela Cunningham q Secession
Spy.
Col. Forney writes from Washington to
the Philadelphia Press:
Miss Pamela Cunningham was one of
the most indignant of all those who sur
rounded John A. Washington, when he
ekncted the pound of flesh" in selling the
property of his alleged ancestor. Where
do you think this fair and gentle damsel
is now? l trust do not outrage or Of
fcnd the sensibilities of my female readers
when | inform you that she is pleasantly
located, or was few days ago. at Mount
Vernon, in comfortable aud safe communi-
cation with the Secession leaders, and has
been paying many a recent visit to Wash
ington, for the purpose of ascertaining
how far she could damage the Free States,
and assist the armed traitors iu the South!
You must not conceive these words in ref
erence to Miss Cunningham to be unde-
served, for, with all her gentle nature, she
carries a warriors heart in her bosom, and
is doubtless as ready to see this conflict
60 on as Beauregard and Davis When it
is recOllected that the entire fund for the
purchase of the home and grave of Wash
ington, with inconsiderable exceptions,
was raised by the free States, and paid by
the people of the free States, the graceful
attitude of Miss Cunningham will be un-
'derstOod She has delightful summer
retreat, where she can look upon broad
and fertile acres can receive her friends
Ike very princess, and by means of the
easy and forgiVing temper Of our W ashing
ton rulers, can forward to Davis & Co the
latest intelligence from the Federal me-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02
The Monster Union Gun Safe.

The great gun cast at Pittsburgh, and
lost overheard at Baltimore, has been
raised and armed at Fortress Monroe.
The Baltimore american, of Saturday,
says
The great Union gun safely reached Old
Point on Friday morning under guard of
artillery from Fort McHenry. The gun
had been previously placed on board the
schooner j, j. Barrill, and taken in tow
by the steamer. The bay was mild and
calm at the time, and the schooner rolled
but little. The Union win not be mount
ed upon the ramparts, but upon the beach,
commanding the roads for range of four
miles.-Its arrival caused considerable in
terest to the officers of the Ordnance De-
partment. who will 60 TO work and try it
. t...- a.. fua ..f+to.f- f.l.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02
Anniversary of the Settlement of
.If ul Windham.

A very interesting occasion was that Of
the celebration of the settlement of Wind.
ham, Portage Co., held at that place on the
18th ult. 1t was largely attended by the
people Of Portage Co., and the west part
OF this county, Among those present from
the latter, were the Braceville Home
Guards--Capt. Stowe--in uniform. We
make the following extracts from the re.
port by a correspondent of the Cleveland
Herald, of the 9th ult.
| ORDER OF RxERcIsEs.
/. Reading the Scriptures Rev. V. Lake.
2. Sacred Music, by the Choir.
.. Prayer, Rev. Benjamin Fem.
=. Sacred Music, by the Choir.
0. Historical Address, L. ID. Woodwortb.
Esq.
.. Pioneer Song, Fifty Years Ago.
z. Address Rev. James Shaw
.. Singing, by Old Folks.
0. Refreshments.
10. Miscellaneous Exercises.
!. Judgment Anthem, by Old Folks.
II. Poem, E. +. Clark.
i3' Patriotic Song, Red, White and Blue.
Ii. Biographical Sketches of deceased Pi-
onecrs, E. +. Jaeger.
10. Martial music
IL. Fugitive Addresses.
II. Parting Song
l8' Close with Doxology to Old Hundred.
l9. Adjournment to June 1911.
This morning some of the early Pio-
neers, with the Clergy, led by martial mu.
sic, formed just outside the grove and were
marched to the stand. Among them was
Mr. Oliver olfred, the only remaining one
of the original company that came in the
winter Of 1911 from Beckett, Berkshire
Co., Mass. Also Col. Higley, who came
in June of the same year.
The Judgment Anthem" was sung bv
the "Old Folk" in full choir, led by ANA.
sa Little, Of Newton Falls
The Poem by E. F. Clark was in fine
taste, and replete with interest. His play
ing with names excited much mirth. Ice
in our lemonade was not more acceptable
than his presentation of Perpetual Snow"
nor the long. g.aoiShed shower better timed
than his angelic Union with the Strong"
Applegate, you should present the poet
with Strawberries and cream" for his way
of your killing people.
An old musket bearing the name of Be-
oni Hills, and date 1859, was exhibited |
The gentleman presenting it told us it was
the gun with which the father of Col. Hig.
by was killed, and the same with which
Mr.. Lyman shot the bear, killing the ami
NAL by single shot through the eye.
The choir of "0ld Folks and the au.
dience Joined in singing the DoxOlogy thus
ending the exercises of the day.
Of the relics Of the past, we saw an old |
table said to be the first ever used in Wind
ham, large "kneading trough" stood up.
on it; wooden plate, wooden knife and
fork, and more modern dish of "pork
and beans" Back from the stand stood
miniature log house, with its single door
md window, its mud and stick chimney,
md the logs "chinked" with moss. Be-
'ide it stood the old shovel and tongs, and
bedstead made of poles and corded with
park. We venture that the aristocratic
children of Windham, who sleep upon
patent springs" and hair mattresses, have
10 more healthy rest than did their fathers
lpon the bark cordage and straw bundled
,illOw.
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4uetrp
CAPT. AsPER's GALLANT BOYS.

H.a" ean Ef..s "HH
Gene all ye dauntless Union men. wherever
you may be, s.Inl fh
And whether North or South, It matters not to
me- f.-. Hl ,.r r. IHt
But give to me the heroes with loyal hearts and
true, 7t.. r.H HH .
That stand up for the Union, like Asper's gal.
liant crew. ..t Hr.
'uoRrs.-f For marching we will 60. you know
r and joyful baud are We
And with our Captain at our head,
well march to victory.
When our country called, by us no time was
lost,
Wswere up and ready, and quickly at our
post;
oar Captain said, "Come on, my boys" our
courage TO renew,
We gave three cheers, and then away went
Trumbull's gallant crew.
GuoRus.-For marching, DC. ...
OUT First Lieutenant. I'll give you to under.
stand,
just as good m officer as any in the land
And wheresoe'er he leads the boys will follow
on
And when he gives the word, they'll make the
traitors run.
CsoEus--For marching, dc.
Our Lieutenant (sceond,) Orig Case is his
name,)
If ever the rebels try him, they'll find out he
is game: ...
ARd when that time shall come, we know what
he will say.
Take good aim, my bully boys, aud then
blaze away"
CHoErs.--For marching, &c.
We give insults to none, we try always to be
just.
There is no man in our ranks, whom il is not
safe to trust;
And when we come in contact with Davis and
his crew,
Wen thrash them, and woll show you we're
the boys to put 'ern through.
oaoRUs.-For marching, &c.
Now threo cheers for the Union, and ever may
it reign,
Without q spot or blemish, or on its flag
stain;
Surrounded by strong friends, may its foes be
weak and few
Then three cheers for Capt. Asper. and for his
noble crew.
SapRUs.-For marching, DE.
The song above was accompanied by the fol-
loving note:
CAMP DENNIsoS, June II, 6l.
MEssRs. EDIToRs:-To show our friends in
Trumbull, the spirit of "the boys" send you
this song, which they are wont to amnse them.
selves by singing, evenings. Thanking you
for your remembrance of us in your paper, since
we have been in camp, am
your humble serv't,
ARTHUR A. CAvASNAH,
oetter known in Trumbull as THE Zouave."
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02

GENERAL SooTT A TAILoR.-General
Scott is beyond all question the best tail
or in the Union. He has cut out rebels
at Nashington, hsmmed them in at Har.
Ier's Ferry, and run them together at
Manassas Gap. He is about ready to
haste them at Norfolk, fell them down at
Richmond and, if nothing else will an.
swer rip them generally to pieces else,
where. ........;'.,s,r.' s'gisirel .,li 4,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02

0llITII I71 TIE9 l0 N 7I0T-73 -TI"" " 7
ad gi-5G blsd ssesda 5n2m elEgo
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-02

"etter known in Trumbul as THE zOuave."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-20
TIE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

There were no movements OF material consequence n
the yard yesterday other than the progress Of tic work
which has already been chronicled
The Roanoke orty four) which now completely ready
for sea- WILL 1t Is said be put into comniAson todAy
fnoihing ntervenes TO prevent H. THIS vessel pre-
sents splendid appearance. She has been thoroughly
ovelhauled retted furnished and painted at expense
to the government Of 500 600. Her will &c
sent aboard 10 Gay from the North Carolina, she gees
into commission.
In consequence Of the Of the Savannah not being
yet full abe win probably be delayed at the yard until
next week. The armament Of this ship has been IN
creased ehe VIII now carry, in addition to her usual
number OF twenty four guns two eleven inch pieces on
her spar deck battery Particular attention has aiso
been paid TO the repairs the Savannah and her hre
qualities as war vessel become quite apparent TO all
who caiy visit her decks Her ammlaitiea, storage,
&C., are all en- board, and she but awaits her in
ORDER to Re at once put into active service.
The authorities at the yard have decided 10 arm the
TITLED cannon each In addition to the for guns with
which they are already provided This determination
will desy the departure OF those vessels from the yard
until next week Every thing else In connection with
their departure is ready and scon rs they receive
this additional armament they will De at despatched
to join the bockading squadron.
TIE supply vessels Roman and Badger are fast receiv
ing their coal al the dcc, intended Tor the biocadng
squadron. An additional craft in this Line yestsr
day purchased by The government, and now les at the
yard She is about the same size Oh tho other two
vessels
Some dissatisfaction ia expressed by the ut the
yard that they not PAID CT regularly They have cot
received any mercy from the government Tor the last
four weeks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-20
THE SCOTT RIFLES.

number or experienced ohicers, mostly drawn from
the Seventh regiment National Guard, with fair ad-
mixture o, gentlemen from the British and French
services, are forming regiment of sharpshooters'
called the Scott Rifles, with hea quarters at - Beekman
street. The number of inauentia. citizens who have
taken an interest in the organization the care tat
has been exercised in the selection Of one pu. luiy
competent officers for commands, place IN cofnpste
success Of the regiment beyond doubt. ~.
The regiment will be armed with the Enfield p 10,
which !s the best weapon known and will be cure ~
give = good account Of themselves in the field they
Debrame, the inventor, with his fife cannon
The officers appointed at the last meeting include W
R. Macdonald (Iate Captain her Britannia Maesty's Ri
fes), Colonel Charles lie Gendre, Lieutenant Colonel
Dwight Latin former Lieutenant Elsworth's Chicago
zouaves) Major and Charles Mears OF the Seventh Ad
lutant. Captains Williams, Parmeee, MMan and
Lewis, OF the Seventh regiment, and Monck, OF the
Texas Rapaers1 Lieutenauts Hobrook and MITCHELL Of
the Seventh, &C., &c.
Subscp tons to aid in derrayng the expenses Of the
regiment which are necessarily very heavy, will be
ceived by any Of the officers named above, by c. W.
Wood s 247 Front street or at the headquarters, 10
Ieeknan street,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-20
METROPOLITAN HOME GUARD.

meeting Of the leading officers Of tho Metropolitan
Home Guard took place at the headquarters, No.
Al In the Astor House. yesterday large number
In attendance, cue OF them being full uniform Brga
der General Storms presided, and stated that
the object Of the meeting vas to ASCERTAIN ths
Character Of the parade which 1t might be adj
visable for the organization to make the 4th Of
July next, and to consult with the officers
1he roll Of the officers OF the several wards was then
called, but owing to the notice having been issued in
few OF the wards after the regular drill days. their off,
GERS were unable to report Lieut. Murray Of Brooklyn
reported that one hundred mebers Of the Guard In that
city, fully armed and equipped would join in the parade
Lieut. wagon stated hat the members In the Seven
teenth ward would parade and turn out fy uniformed
men, besides large number In citizens dress under the
Command Of Capt. James Reading Other officers made
similar Statements which were received with much en-
tbusissm BY the meeting. Another meeting Of the Off
GERS will be held Monday next at noon the Astor
House, for the purpose Of hearing additional reports in
relation to the parade.