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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

- The average shipments of salt
from this port now are 600 barrels per
week. Another year the shipments from
the river will not be less than 2,50c bar
rels per week for the entire season.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

Eve have been requested to make
some comments in regard to a sentence
by Judge Birney of a criminal recently
convicted for stealing Single timber, but
are DESTROYS of getting at the whole cir
cumstances of the transaction before do
ing so, and must, therefore, defer the mat
ter for a time. -,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

SHARP SuooTINo.-The Enterprise man
blazes away right smart in his last issue.
How is it, Squire, that you display flag
Of truce over your ramparts and then
keep ON shooting like as if the thing had
only been hung out as an ornament?
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

know better how to deal with these cases
than military men. Justice will undoubt-
edly be done by all parties, and the duty
of loyal citizens is to endeavor to abate,
rather than increase, the feeling of bitter
ness which is being engendered.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

SAYLoR's CAVALRY CoMPANY.-Up to
Saturday night sixty names had been en-
rolled in this company, and the prospects
are that it will be filled before the close of
the present week
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

EAST SAGINAW SALT WoRKs.-Tbe
two new blocks Of the +. 81 s, NJ. Co. are
now in operation, and salt is now being
turned out at tie rate of $50 barrels per
day. 1t is the-intention of the Company,
also, to put up LARGE number Of solar
covers between this and next spring.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

''' % 10. 70 , f'' &C. -
To which add the extraordinary ex-
penses, and the amount is swelled to more
than ten times the sum it costs to run
Saginaw city. It may be that such ample
figures show a proper system of economy
in these pinchng times, but we don't
see it,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24
A Z RS
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Headache, and Bilious Fcvers, indeed
for the whole class OF diseases orfgi-
mating I'm hillary arrangement, caused
by the Malaria or Miasmatio Coun-
tries.
We are enabled here 10 offer the community remedy
which, while 1t the above complaints with
tainty, Is still perfectly harmless In any quantity. Such
remedy Is Invaluable in districts where these acting
disorders prevail. This "CURE" expels the masmatio
poison Of FEVER AYD AGUE from the system, and pre-
vents the development Of the disease, II taken the
first approach Of its premonitory symptoms. 1t Is not
only the best remedy yet discovered for this class o.
complaints, but also the cheapest. The large quantity
supply for dollar brings It within the reach of every
body and in billions districts, where FEvER AND AGUs
prevails every body should have IL and II freely both
for and protection II is hoped this price will place
Il within the reach Of all the poor well AS the rich
great superiority Of this remedy any other
discovered for the speedy and certain Of 1nterm
tents is that II contains Quinne mineral conse-
quenty produces quinsm other injurious effects
whatever upon the constitution. Those cured by II
left as healthy If they had never had the disease.
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence 81 the
miasmatc poison great variety Of disorders arise from
its irritation among which Neuralgia. Rhennidtisn,
o,a Headache, Blindness, 7botdc,s, ETdchS, CiidIvh,
Asthma, Palpldtion, Ihinfui Affection Of hs Spleen,
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Management Of hs Stomach, all Of which, when orignat
ing in this cause put the Intermittent fype, become
periodical This "CURE" expels the poison from tho
blood, and consequently them all alike II is
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ling temporarily residing In the malarions districts II
taken occasionally daily while exposed to the nfec-
ton, that will be excrcted from the system, and cannot
accumulate In sufficient quantity TO ripen into disease.
Hence IL is valuable for protection than euro,
and few will suffer from ntermittents II they avail
themselves Of the protection this remedy affords.
Prepared by DR.. j. G. Aver q Co.,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24
VERY LATEST BY TELEGR APH
NEW YoRK. Sent. 81

NEW York, Sept. II
A special to the Commercial, Washing
ington, 2lst, says: Private advices from
Kentucky are very encouraging. Col. f..
ID. Baker has been appointed a Major
General of Volunteers.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24
DAvIsvILLE, Nd, Sept. 10.

There has been no serious demonstra-
ton upon the part of the Confederates
within the past forty-eight hours, and as
far as can be learned everything along the
Upper Potomac remains in state of
quiet tonight.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

THE 5Tn Michigan Regiment have been
ordered to join Gen. Richardson's Brig
ade on the Potomac.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

We have added sS5 to the estimated
amounts as handed in, and still the figures
fail to come up even to the standard Of
responsibility in the minds of our reful-
gent rulers. We would particularly call
the attention of tax payers to the differ
,ence in the amount paid, salaried officers
Other matters we shall endeavor to treat
upon more fully hereafter.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24
aiofnc aMatters.
WHAT TT COSTS TO Pur ON STYLE.

Saginaw City, over the river, place
not far from two-thirds as large as this in
population, isrun on "plqin" scale, but
still efficiently governed for all practical
purposes. The expenses for city govern
ment are very Light, as will be seen by the
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24
SURRENDER OF MULLIGAN's COMMAND.

CHICAGO, SBPr. %
special dispatch TO the Times, sent from Quin-
cey at O clock this morning, says "The Mail Aga
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24
M. Ii. HESS,
n. w. CLARK & CO.,

W0ULD respectfully announce to the citizens Of
w East Saginaw anil surrounding country that
they have just returned from New York, and are
receiving their immense stock of
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

JErFERsos CRY, Mo, Sept 81.
Governor Gamble to-day issued the following call
10 the Convention
"The emergencies Of the State require, in my
judgement the rc-assembling Of the State Convcn-
ton. Therefore i, Hamilton r. Gamble, Governor
Of the State Of Missouri, by virtue of the power
vested in rue by the Convention, do hereby call the
Convention Of the State TO assemble at the Mercan-
tile Library Hail. in the city Of St. Louis TIE 10th
day Of October next, TO adopt such as the
welfare of the State mar require.
Given under my hand and tho seal Of the State at
Jefferson City, this 2lst day of september, 1861.
"H. r. GAMBLE"
In
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24

4 ND COUNTRY PRODUCE, OF ALL KINDS
"A they have ON hand constantly, and will sell AT
the lowest figure. For the latter articles they ruL
n team constantly to the "rural districts" and car
insure their customers fresh supplies at all times.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-24
Fall and Winter Goods
CONSISTING OF A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
D r Y G. Q O ID =
Ladies' Dress Goods,
PORK, FLOUR, PROVISIONS

A supply of Flour Of choicest brands; Pork, Firs
quality; Fish, Butter, Eggs, lard, and full stool
Of Family Supph,s of allskinds.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07
E. McNAIR, Colonel,
A. B. WILLIAMS, Lieut.. Colonel.
JAMES III. MAY Major.

k9 The Fort Smith Times and Herald
some time since, gave circulation to ru-
NOR that was flying about. that there was
a GOODNESS and misunderstanding between
Gems. McCulloch and Pearce. The rumol
coming to thsnotice Of Gen. McCulloch, he
addressed the following note to the Military
Board, at Little Rock
HEAD QuARTEzs McCuLLocHs BRIGADE,}
Camp Stevens, Ark, July %, le6l5
To :he Military Board
Gentlemen-Having seen in some of the
Arkansas papers, that there is misunder-
standing between Gen. Pearce and myself
l take great pleasure in saying that there is
not the slightest foundation for such report
Since have been near Gen. Pearce's com
mand, his cooperation has always beer
cordial and prompt, and he has done all il
his power to aid me, when he could be o
assistance.
have the honor to he, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
Ben McCULLocH:
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

WHOLE SOULED PEoPLE.-The people
along what is known as the line road, ex-
tending from this place to Beaties Prairie
and Camp Walker, have we learn, since
the transportation of troops on the above
named road commenced, acted in a noble
and much to be commended spirit. They
have been in the habit of feeding the sold.
iers and their hoses without charge, and
when asked to take pay, have in all cases
refused, saying that as long as they had
anything. they would share it with the
soldier. This is the feeling of great ma.
jority Of the people of the country. although
We are sorry to say, that occasionally a
pound of flesh" man can be found bu.
such we are happy to say, are scarce.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07
Latest from Missouri.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Aug.

/ FArETrEvnLE, Ark. Aug s.
Nh. DuSHAM-
Reliable information from Missouri
! says that MeCalloch and his forces campef
twelve miles south of Springfield last Sat
urday night.
Lyon is marching on us with 10, ,OOC
men. There will be a battle fought to-day
-onr pickets have been driven in. It i,
reported that Hardee and Hindman were at
Rolla. marching towards Springfield with
G. 900 men.
The Missouri troops have been turned
over to McCulloch.
Friday morning, last, Gen. McCulloch
put six hundred men under Gen. Raines,
His orders to Raines were to skirmisb
with the enemy, which was some eight
miles from McCulloch's Camp, and then
retreat. He disobeyed orders. He got in
sight of the enemy, and ordered to dis
mount and charge. They ran about mile.
Heavy firing was kept up by the enemy
but very little injury was done. Several OF
our men fell from exhaustion.
The number of the federals was supposed
III.
The southerners captured several swords.
pistols, etc. Henry Fallbriyht, of this
ylace, one OF os1t< Ri company, died
bom exhausaioa the aAkgs.
The Texas regia,snt would reach McCul-
loch's camp yesterday. Will probably get
particulars tomorrow and will telegraph to
you. MoRRIsox.
a telegraphic dispatch from Gen. Pearce
to Col. Spring. Quartermaster, dated Camp
Stevens, July 25th. says. Lieut.. Campbell.
[of the jackson County Company Chur-
chilPs Regiment, with 25 men, met about
100 federal troops. fought them killing II.
They lost four horses, and had four wound
ed-but not man touched
We learn that an expressman passed
through our city, yesterday morning, hav-
ing left Gen. McCulloch's camp on Sunday
morning at 4 o'clock. He brought infor-
nation that Gen. McC Cullock, in connection
with Gems. Hardee, Pearce and Price, had
the Federal troops, under Gen. Lyon, at
u
cape completely cut off. The Confederate
Army was encamped about Gen. Lyon, on
all sides. within radius of twelve or fif-
teen miles. and hourly communication was
kept up between the several divisions We
may expect, daily, to hear of the surrender
Of the Federal army at Springfield. if the
statements, as detailed above, are true, OF
which we have no doubt
The Texas Regiment was met Sunday
morning, twenty miles this side of Gen.
McCulloch's camp.
Latest.--Wednesday Morning.
FAYETTEVILLE, Aug. Z.
Have no news of importance-looking
for Express in every minute.
McCulloch's forces, numbering 1900
strong. were yesterday 90 miles south OF
Springfield.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

We leave in she morning for Springfield. Re
ports this evening that they are retreating. but
whether they leave or not, we will be in Spring
field perhaps before this letter reaches you.
The 4th regiment is Just coming in. and such
yelling have neyer heard in such manner, We
will meet the enemy.
Capt. Stewart. Dick Bean. Winfrey, Keller. Bob
Miles and ali are well. All the Frontier Guards
are we'll.
We are in the first division of the army, and
have GOO pickea Cavalry as front guard Hurra
for Dixie" Saw Capt. Carroll, to-day, he was
well. We have several spies in hand; will use
them rather-roughly.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07
Letter from Camp.
CAAP, NEAR CAssvILLE, MOI
July 81, 1861.

CAMP, NEAR CAssvILLE, MOI
July 81, 1861.
EDITOR OF Pass:
Having promised to write you, think it may
be of interest to give you a few items now, it
will be the last chance before the Springfield
Gen1 McCuiloch's division composed of 600 men
of Gen. Rains command, as the advance guard,
the Louisiana Regiment, and the Sd Arkansas (Col.
Gratiot) Regiment, left this morning for Spring
field. The second division under command of Gen.
Pearce, composed of the Pope Walker Rangers,
Woodruff Artillery, and the 4th and 5th Arkan
Regiments, and all the Missouri Infantry will
march so,5 morrow morning. The third division,
under Gy ffice. composed Of all the Cavalry, ex.
eept Gst.f aove named. will start the day after.
We eHsn9s good fight, but these who live to see
it thrddg rW hare a Uictory, and be enabled to
shout over the emancipation of Missouri, and the
full and entire safety of Arkansas 1t having been
reported and studously circulated that Gen. Pearce
had been deposed By that scum of all villany the
Military Board, considerable joy was manifested
by enemies, Of who he had a right to expect bet
ter course, as well by others, outsiders of the
service, who had prevented men from enlisting to
defend the country. The circumstance of reduc-
tion being mentioned TO Gen. McCulloch, he re-
AA1ANA NSo diaI "eii UOHe every tililS
his power for .he cause, whilst cooperating with
him, and If the transfer was made Gen. Pearce
would be second to him in command, and would
suit him ss well any the Board could send
that no matter what done by the Board
Gen. Pearce would command at Springfield the
force he had organized. Gen. Pearce says if he
cannot show himself worthy, he does not desire
any position. but thinks it uncharitabIe for him to
be harshly judged by his enemies before he has an
opportunity of proving himself, after all the drudg
cry of the service had been performed by him.
The Pope Walker Rangers, except Robert Wago-
ner, Dewitt Houston, Bundy aud three others left
with them, are all well and in good eondition-the
above named sick at Camp Walker, not very
SICK but unfortunately not able to be with us, up
on the march.
You can say to the Ladies of Crawford County
We all remember their kindness, and further re
member thst County that boasts of beautiful wo-
men, should be able to boast of brave men-.. We
shall see what shall see." Our troops are not
provided with sufficiency of amunition-are
scarce of cartridges, and many companies entirely
without hiuts-but shall get some from Gen.
McCuioch. There bushels upon bushels of
flints and buck shot by the barrel at Little Rock
and when Col Frank Rector applied for them by
order of Gen Pearce, the Military Beard declined
sending them. When | get off this trip,
intend to jan the church, to avoid meeting then,
in h.
Yours, C.. 4 c.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07
~ Hor SpRise, AK, July -, 1861.

DEAR DesnAM: The crops throughout this re
gion. look well, although somewhat injured by
drought, and the yield of corn will not be above
the average. The loan for the defence of the Con
federate States has reached ) 900 bales in J.ff.r
son county, and in two days 600 bales were sub
scribed in Ouachita. Nine companies of men have
left the latter county, carrying with them two
iron field pieces six Founders: of home ma nufac
ture. and are very erclitablc performance.
Congressional candidates are mo wing in this
(the second) district, and J. II. Rainey of Ouachi
ia. is the most prominent man. As this district
extends all the way to Fort Smith, it is time the
political aspirants there, were up and doing.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

PREPARE FOR COLD WRATHER.-As there
is likely to be great demand for Brown
Jeans and wool Socks, this winter to sup
ply the soldiers, we would call the attention
the ladies of this county and vicinity to
the manufacturing as much of the above
named articles as possible. The merchants
OF Van Buren. we are assued, will pay lib
eral prices for them. We would also sug-
gest to them, to knit the socks little Iarc-
and'longer in the legs than they are in
the habit of doing. The socks should be
all wool, and the jeans brown, and good ct
that, as no other color is SO accep:abIe.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

\ BRAVE CoNNECrIcUT JoURNAI..-The
New Haven Register is one of the few Jour
mails of the North tina. have not bowed the
knee to Baal. It's sense of decency is shock
ed, and its manliness outraged by the ap-
pointment of Kansas brigands to high com
mands in the army of subjugation, and it
gives expression to its feelings in the fol-
lowing language that does it honor
One of the most disgraceful of the acts
which have character lied the present admin
istration in its brief but unexampled career,
is the appointment of Jim Lane to Brig
adler -Generalship. and Capt" Montgom-
gomery to Colonelcy in the army-two
as deep-dyed scoundrels as ever went un-
hung. The murders and robberies commit
ted by these fellows during the troubles in
Kansas. are known to the whole country,
and have linked their names in appropriate
connection with the hoary villain, but less
fortunate, John Brown. These men did all
in their power to keep alive the blood strife
in Kansas. and are personally responsible
for large share of it's atrocities. Lane
murdered Free State man named Jennings
He was arrested, but contrived to get clear
by his iahaence over men as guilty as him
self. His seat in the Senate was secured by
corruptfpn unexampled in the history -ol
legislatIon-the votes of members being
openly bought and sold on the floor of the
House..
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07
Letters from the Camp.

There is now uncalled for, at the Store of
WARD & SoUTHNAYD. from the Volunteers,
at "Camp Walker letters to
Mrs Texianna Sangster Mrs Ellen F. Marshall.
Mary A. Smith, Mr.. L. ". Hunter
T. A River. j. s. Talley
80 Mary Bearryes. Anderson
Jesse Rodman
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7. 1861.
Notice.

All letters. communications and papers
Tor the members of Capt CARRoLL's Com
pany, the g Pope Walker G.ards,' and
for Capt. BRowS's Company. the " Van
Buren, Frontier Guards" and for Capt.
SrEwART's Company. the Crawford
County Artillery" if left at the store
of Ward d outhu!fyd will be duly for
warded to the me&bers of either Of the
above named companies. now on service on
the frontier
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

@ During the session of the Southern
bank Convention ct Richmond.- Secretary
Memminger sisted that the treasury depart
ment had just received proof impressions of
the Confederate Ssete bonds, which would
soon be issued IN sums OF e5, 80, $20
and $50. As; these bends will be resolved
as ta~k Retest by-all the Southern banks,
they will form very convenient currency,
ana we-ars- glad TO find the measure has
been adcptesi.-ana have no doubt the people
x:ll readily all IN their circulation
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

S A fine Company of Cavalry, NUN
bering lOI men. from Titus County, Texas
under command of Capt. Hawkins, left
here last Sunday. to join Gen. McCulloch
They are fine company. well armed, have
their own camp equippage. and are paying
their own way until they reach McCulloch's
head quarters. Such soldiers you can de-
pend upon.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

1 The Arkansas Travellers" of Co
lumbia Co., Capt. J. G. Hightower. arriv-
cd here on Saturday last. On learning that
no more cavalry would be received by Gen.
MeCulloch. they lroke mp. and most of the
company returned home-some few going
on determined to see the fight through.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

@ We are indebted to Mr.. McLape of
the Quartermaster's Department, at Fort
Smith, who came on stage Sunday, for late
Memphis and Charleston papers.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07
BEN HARDAIs, Orderly Sergeant.

The GRAND ARxY-''-One of the Fed
eral dispatches of Sunday morning last, OBJ
serves that .. the moving of the. grand ar
my was an imposing sight. For five hours
one steady column Of troops passed through
Centreville." !" We may add. says the Pc
tersberg Express. that the retarn Of the
grand army through Centreyille was not
.Iifr So iIrncs no.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07
w The Texas Artillery 6 pieces

EH The Texas Artillery, 6 pieces Of
cannon. and about 125 men. crossed here
last evening, and started this morning for
Springfield and St. Louis.
The company is ofieered as follows
JoaS j. Coon, Captain,
JAS. P. DoUGLAs. lst Lieutenant,
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

N The news we received ON Sunday,
stating that Lyon and his forces had left
Springfield proves to be incorrect Men
have, now days, got to telling such abom-
Unable stories. that one hardly knows what
to believe.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

The CHERoKEEs AND THE KANSAS RoB-
BERs.-.We learn from Mr.. Lanigan, from
Fort Gibson, the truth of the report relative
to the capture of the Kansas freebooters. 1t
appears that the Kansas robbers were head
ed by one DR.. Taylor, who mad been driven
from the Cherokee country on the Verdigris
some time ago. for selling whisky. He re-
turned a few days since with 90 or 60 men,
and commenced robbing the Cherokees OF
their cattle, horses, etc., when they raised
company composed Of whites and Chero-
KEGS, under white man by the name OF
Miller. and pursued and overlook them.
The ksnsians took stand upon mound
in the prairie. when the Cherokees rushed
upon them, killing % and taking % priso-
ners. They afterwards shot two and hung
two of the prisoners, making q killed. AS
to the other prisoners Mr.. l.. says he does
not know what they did with them. Mil
Ter, who headed the Cher okees, is represent
ed as q very brave man. The fight took
place on the Nerdigr.s river, about 40 o,
80 miles above Fort Gibson.-Iimes ana
Herald
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

@ We have just room, before we go
to press. to thank Mr. JOHN HocGEs for a
nice basket of Peaches, left upon our
table this morning. May prosperity attend
him and his kind ladv.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

@ The Hon. Mr.. Ely, NJ. c., who is q
prisoner here. represents one of the strong
est Black Republican districts In Western
New York. We are informed that Mr. Ely
says,-if he is released he will procure the
liberation of all our privateersmen in New
York Probably our government will think
it better for Mr. Ely to procure their liberia
tion first and then, but not till then, cor
responding number Of onr prisoners, him
self among the rest. may be discharged
Richmond Dispatch, 9Th.
TERKIBLF SrGSrrIeANT.-The Cincinnati
Enquirer, says DR.. Blackmah, of that city,
was telesraphed. Sunday evening. to come
Immediately to Washington. and bring
with him as many surgeons as he could.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

fS All those in want of bargain in
Bacon, are referred to the notice of Mai
Clarke, in this paper, of Stores for Sale,
on Saturday next.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

re- We would call attention of our read
ers to the advertisement of Strays," in
our paper to-day.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-07

~ The Richmond Dispatch, notices
the arrival there of Gov. jackson and staff
of Missouri.