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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

FORTRESS MovnoE, Aug. I3--The
event to day has been The arrival Of he
flag Of truce from Norfolk with released
prisoners of war, bairg mostly surgeons
captured at Balls Run.
A numler Of men 5-longing to differ
eut regiments have been released and
sent home. for kind treatment on the
/ field Of Col. Gardn.r Of Georgia and 9TH
rr Confederate soldiers These men are
at Richmond, hut when the circumstan,
ces under which they were made priso.
ners became known they were immediate
| ly released and boarded at the hotels.
Their release is unconditional AMI in ae-
cOrdsncc with the promise made by Col.
Gardner on the field
The returned Federal Surgeons esti-
mate the number Of Federal prisoners al
Richmond, including the wound-d, at
from 1000 to 1,200; they have full lists
Of the wounded, AID the prisoners who
died in the hos Sp;tals after the battle. Col,
FCorcoran is well. Capt: Ricketts,, Of the
United States Artillery, is recovering
from his wounds.
Congressman Ely sends letter t.
President Lincoln. understood to be de-
cidedly in favor Of recog gnizng the South
ern Confederacy, so far as an exchange
OF prisoners is concerned.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

"Our Motto is millions for defense but
not one cent for the conquest or subiuga-
ton of Sovereign States. "--Demo1atie
Resolutions.
This declaration Is not so monstrous on
its face, but when taken ip connection
with the resolution Immediately following
that the present war is one of conquest
and subjugation," /: COMMITS the party
to withhold supplies Of men or money
from the Government 10 the present
struggle.
The Democracy of this county have
iberately resolved that the present wal
is one of "conquest and subjugaion oi
Sovereign States" aud, therefore, when
th9y declare that "not one cent" shal. be
voted for the purpose of Conquest and
subjugat:oD," they tdsan and say thai
"not ons cent" shall be voted for the pur
pose Of carrying on the present war.
This is the issue they have boldly ten
dered the voters Of Fairfield county enc
upon it and for the purpose of carrying i
into effect they have nominated for Re
preventative Mr.. J. C. Jefries, young
gentleman who helped make and endorses
the platform and who not only by th,
endorsement Of this platform Jm By pull
ona pirate speech is committed to vop
against supplies of either men or mono.
to sustain tie Government in its efforts t
crush treason and maintain the Union
who is committed to and who will refus
10 vote that the Government re supplie
with the means to pay our gallant soldier
who are now fighting the battles Of libert
and Union.
Freemen of Fairfield you cannot an
will not sustain such platform or such
candidate.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

HC GdSlc'
The Eagle man SAID last week, that the
volunteers had returned, and had not
mobed either him or his office, Why
does he say thai? clearly and only, upon
the ground that none but the guilty have
any cause for fear. That the returning
soldiers will dispise both the Eagle and
its editor, and that they will hiss aud
groan at him, there will he no doubt;
but will guarantee him, that they will
not foul their hands by destroying his of.
fee. That will be legally done, if the
rebellion continues, and the Eagle con-
tinues to support it. He is the only man
who tries to incite mobs. He (the edi-
tory insists that Democrats should deal
only with Democ ats; and proposes to
lave Lancaster laid in ashes, if certain
things are done. .'
Poor silly goose Of mar; lie weakly.
perhaps through fear, attempts in bis
last issue to praise the soldier boys, and
says he has always defended them, which
is false: he has never said anything Of
them one way or the other, until they
were compelled 10 retreat from Bulls
Run, and then be gave the event a con-
spicuous notice. On all occasion he has
played into the hands of their enemies
lam not surprised that this self adorel
editor should feel him self annoyed by the
attentions of what he very elegantly
styles the "Dish.moter SriJIer, Doctor
Scott" But he should have thought ot
this before he fired into Sumter. [ By the
way. speaking OF dish water, wonder if il
wouldn't prove a valusblo curative EN-
brocation in the case of a black eye.
And l have here 10 propose, as on former
occasions, a handsome reward, if the ed
itor will establish that told the boys
any "false hoods" to ncite them agains
him. 1t is however my present recollec
ton, that | told them that the Ohio Ea
Gle was secession, southern sympathi
zCr, rendering aid and comfort TO the re
belion. That, was not false. But if
did not say SO then, l do now, which viii
do Just as we'll; and that the last issue
was one of the most vile of all its traitor
Gus fellows. Those who find it impos
sible to disguise their own length of ear
should. from prudential, if no other mo
tives, use the epithet asses less freely
when speaking Of men who have alway
kept an even and upright course of life
and especially in charging the tern
falsehood. when themselves utter but sci
J dom the truth. III. SCOTT.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
soulhrrn Nov. rI.. Loul,rllle.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. ia Richmond
dispatch dated 18th, 10 the New Oreans
papers, say land slide occurred Sunday
night. about II miles from Richmond, Oh
tho Manassas route, by which eight cars
with soldiers were smashed and shivered.
Two companies from Louisville were the
principal sufferers.
In the Tennessee election the majority
for Confederate Constitution was 81, 900
majority. In the First District Nelson is
elected to both the Federal end CoDfed.
crate Congress by q large majority.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 10Th
says Generals Lee and Rosecrans attempt.
ed to get the advantage Of each other in
an advanced position. A Lal:le ensued
in which 40 Federais were killed with 1T.
tie loss to the Cunfederales. Gen. Lee
had two and Rosecrans four regiments.
Gen. Lee aflerward' commenced forth
lying the pass he gained near Big Spring,
Pocahontas county 10 miles from Hun
tersvllle, which cammsbds the turnpike
from Randolph to Lewisbars and The cen
trail road:
The Charleston Courier, extracting
from private letter from Tampa, says
tie schooner Wanderer, which had been
captured by the Federal fleet brinas news
OF the United States steamer Crusader by
the Confederates,
The Piohmond Enquirer endeavors to
convey the impression that The Federal
troops burned Hampton.
The yellow fever is raging at Vera Cruz
The Charleston Evening News has sus
pended and most OF the otherpapers have
raised their prices.
The Svanah Republican publishes {
memorial protesting against Soulherr
Conf,deracy purchasing their stores it
Northern markets during hosililies
The Macon Telegraph says Gov. Har
ris had been informed that Gen. Fremon
was preparing, with $4,000 men, 10 ope
rate against Gen. Pillow at New Madrid
No. Harris sad lie could put 5000
EQUIPPED men into the field in day, an
would re-eniorce Pillow.
: 1t is reported here that the two regi
ments composing Camp Blown, Tenne
ssee, have received orders to procee
forthwith to Virginia.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
Convention nj Log an.

The Democracy OF this District held
tn cir Judicial and Senatorial COnven-
ton at Logan on Tuesday last. We are
told they had rich time. The Conven-
ton resulted In the nomination of II. U,
Whitman for Judge, and Joseph Bratt,
Of Athens county, for Senator.
Mr.. Whitman is a most excellent nomi'
nation. He isa Union man and one Of
the abIest and mo st accomplished Judges
in the West.
Mr.. Brett is a secessionist, without ei'
ther honesty or ability; totally ignorant ol
either the duties or responsibilities OF the
position he has been called upon 10 fill
He can neither make nor appreciate
speech. When called upon by the Con
vention to accept the nomination and de
fine his position. he was led to the stant
with his hat over his face and said, with
ou. addressing either the Chair or thu
Convention,) II am obliged to you fo
giving me so many votes" When, turn
ing to his master, Lot l.. Smith, he in
quired ''if he had SAID enough" Free
men of the - Senatorial District, ar,
you to be represented in the Legiolatur
by both a booty and tOryS
We understand Judge Whitman wa
nominated by the bare "skin Of bis teeth,
"a of the II delegates from this count.
opposing him ito the DEATH" Gov. Me
dill was his opponent.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
The Heroic Cen. Lyou.

NATHANIEL LTos was born in Wind.
ham county, Connecticut, aud mstufed
his habhi,s o. diligence and a healthy
frame by labor on farm. His ardent
deeire was to serve his country ard rival
the fame and bravery Of the bold Major
KSowLros, maternal relative who led
the Connecticut boys who we're part Of
the left wing Of the American army Al
the "Old Rail Fence" at Bunker Hill and
who lost lis if1 At Harlem H;gbts.
The Connecticut lad entered West Point
as Cada in 1897.
His admission into the army as Second
Lieutenant ofSecond Iufanry, in 1s4l.
gave hiin adequate military training 10 fi
him for active dn,y during the Mexican
war. lls was the youngest First Lieut.
enaut Of his regiment, under command Of
Lieutenant Colonel BEESEr RILEY, in The
Mexican war. but commanded his com.
p my in the battles Of Contreras and Cher
uDusco, and brevetled Captain for hi
gsllantry and good conduct. He was on
ui the bodest in the assault on De Bel
ems Gaze. at the CRY of Mexico. wher
he was wounded.
Since 1851 lie has been Captain, an
since the rebellion opened in Missouri, h
has attracted nations attention. HI
experience has teen in border wsrpfar
in Fmida, in Texas, in Ca.iioFnia an
Kansas He was watchrul and prudrr
caring by personal supervision for ID
safety and comfort If his soldiers, az
guarding agsins; surprise from bis ent
miles, CinrinnaH GazeHe
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
Hon. oseph Holt on Kentucky's Position

Hon. JOsepn HUI on hehtuchS = osit'O"'
A committee Of citizens Of Buffalo Wis
tied Niagara Falls on Friday last for the
purpose of extending to the Hon. j..
Holt an nvtation to deliver an address
in their city Mr.. Holt was forced to
declined inasmuch as he was compelled
10 leave the Falls on Saturday morning
for Quebec.
Judge Holt in replying to the invita-
ton, afer acknowledging the compliment
paid him, says:
avail myself of the occasion TO say
that the recent attitude Of Kentucky can
not but have clouded her reputation be-
fore her sisters of the Union. 1t is prop.
er, however to state tha: this position
was assumed for her, by her public men
at time when the popular sentiment OF
the State WAS unknown, and under the
pressure of patriotic apprehensions that a
more decided stand at the moment might
have disastrous, if not fatal. conse'
quences. That time with its apprehen'
sions has passed away, and | believe the
proof of Kentucky's loyalty is now com
plete. That this loyalty will endure tc
the end OF the fearful struggle in which
the Republic is engaged, | cannot permit
myself to doubt. Very soon events viii
occur in that proud commonwealth which
will show that she is full of brave men
who value far less their fortunes and thei'
hives than they do that blessed Union
which as it is the common property, so i
is the common hope and glory of US ALL
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

DECLINED THE NOMINAuoN.-We un-
derstand Col. P. Van Trump, out OF "per'
sonal regard to Judge Whitmsn,' mag,
unanimously "declihed the nomination
for Judge in the Seventh Judicial Dis
trict.
Well. Colonel your magnanimi'y is
commendable, but Who rendered you The
nomination. Certainly not the D"tcama"
in last weeks Union. The tune, to the
air of "Barbary Allen" is good, but
Colonel, the whole thing is bullesque
The political Dutchman had no idea Of
giving you "Wbitman's place Didn't
vou decline the nomination on the same
principle that you once declined to be
Governor, and for the samo reason tha
"tho boy declined to eat his supper
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
A Few Things 10 be Remember

eus
LET 1T BE REMEMBERED, that
j. G. Jeffries, the anti war candidate for
the Legislature is dooess, worthless fel-
low, who makes politics a profession aid
who has been seeking for the last six
years to get some Office that he might live
without labor at the expense of the pub
lie.
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that he
secured his nomination as an anti war man,
by his determined opposition to the Gov
ernment--by his denunca'ions of the
North and apologies for the South.
LET IT BE REMEMBERED That he
is an opeu and avowcd enemy of the pres
ent war to put down .rebot|ion ana main
tain the Union-that lie believes 1t 10 be
"unholy, Unjust and damnable.'
LET 1T BE REMEMBERED That he
believes in the right Of secession, and that
he justified the South for seeding.
LET 1T BE REMEMBERED That he
believes the South are not to blame, and
that The Government forced the war upon
the country. .....s
LET IT BE REMEMBERED That he
endorses the reasonable course Of the
Ohio Eagle and justifes and encourages
ita editor in his efforts to prevent Demo
Gratis from enisting.
LET IT BE REMEMBERED That lie
stands pledged by the Democratic resolu
tions of this couuty which he voted fol
and applauded, to vote neither men OIL
money 10 pay our gallant soldi-rs who
have gone fort to fight our battles.
LET 1T BE REMEMBERED That hC
charges the responsibility Of this war up
on the North; that lie declares its pur
pose 10 be the "conq uest and subjugatioI
of tie South" "the freedom Of the ne
gro" and The "oYerthrow of State Gov
ernments by the establishment Of mill
tary despotism,"
LET 1T BE REMEM B Erred, That oil
the Gay of the Democratic Convention h
hooted and hssed at Martin and Viii,
man, and applauded the insult ofrere
them by the editor OF the Eagle.
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, That h
is disunioniat, tory in principle an
a traitor at heart--a political hanger-or
who seeks 20 live BY the tricks of h
8 trade, who would sell his party or h
country for mess ofpottage; whose chit
Characteristic is impotence, leading ira
e incidence, and chief passport to succc.
in the coming canvass disloyalty 10 IL
Government We all love.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

We have the most satisfactory and en-
cOuragiug reports from Washington rel,
ative to the discipline in the y,under
the management! of General Mcclellan.
A correspondent Of the New York Post
writes:
1t is impossible to drill troops il such
weather as this, and | am happy to say
that the commanding officers do not at
tempt it, except in the cool of the morn
ing and evening The men are kept un
der strict dircipine, and are constantly
ready, night as well as day, for an attack
upon our lines. That the discipline OIL
the army is getting to be whoesomely
rigid no one can doubt wLo has an eye 10
our streets. A Major-Genoral was, Tie
other day, required to prove that he had
a right 10 be absent from his camp; and
last night Collonel, who refused 10 show
his pass TO detachment OF troops acting
under the orders Of the Provost Marshal
was very quickly required by General
Mansfield to compls with the regulation,
Two or three colonies here felt exceeding
ly indignant because they were required
as common soldiers, 10 show their writer
permit 10 come to the city. But u mo
ment's reflection convnces all honorable
men, that il the good Of the army rcqui
res the regulation, the only way to secur,
discipline among the rank and file is lo1
the officers to set them u good example
by Immediately obeying their superOrs.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

F1RE.-Oh Sunday afternoon last the
residence Of Dr.. S. II. Porter at Clear
port, Madison township, was burned TO
the ground. The Doctor and three little
children left the house short time before
the alarm of fire was given, when all seem
ed 10 be safe. Nothing worth mention
ing was saved from the flames-fulniture
provisions, fruit, books, everything was
lost. Loss probably 5000.
Another occurred this morning abou'
8 o'clock at the County Fair Grounds
burning to ashes Agricultural Hail. Il
was undoubtedly set fire to-
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
Action OF the Nlassnchnsetts BANKS

BosToN, August l3.-The following in
structiOns We're given to the Bank Com.
mittoe,
The gentlemen Of the New York
and Philadelphia banks lha. in the judg.
ment Of the gentlemen who are as,
scmbled, the banks and bankers of Boston
and the state of Massachusetts, and its
people are prepared, ready. willing and
d e,ermiucd TO do all in their power, in
view Of their duty to themselves, their
trus, and their country, to aid in sup
pressing the present rebellion by furnish
ing men and money to the utmost exten
of their ability. Now, hencafo,th ant
| forever.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

REWe notice amobg the many volun'
teers that lows is furnishing to crush that
"bideous monster secession" pne of ouT
old Colonels with them. drilling com
pany for the war, Col. Crawford Paden
who was for m,ny years, in fact all his
life while among us. one Of our first mill
tary officers. He is now, we understand
,eady to enter the service again. We
think that such old and experienced otfi
GERS should take the lead in this war
We have seen and heard enough of civil
ians acting here Of late to Justify this
We hope to see Col. Paden commanding
ono Of the Iowa Regiments. .-.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

PuTNAM FEMALE SEMINARY This in
slitution of flearning, is, under its presen
management, one Of the best in tie State
and it being one of the Oldest. needs nc
commendat ion at our hands. The mex
term will commence on wednesday, Sept
10Th. The year will be divided as here
torore, into thres terms Of 10 weeks each
Their terms are low We invite specia
attention to the advertisement in anothe
column.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
We Are in Need Of Money.

We have payment to make on our Of
fee on the first of August There is
$4,000 due us on our books. Will those
of our friends whom we have INDUCED
and who know themselves to be indebted
come to our relief' Editors, like other
men, must live, and there is no living in
these times without money.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
Pleasant Township Seminary.

yu1RR RAnnualTerm ofthe Pleasant Township semi
49,, % ,s1siijcnmmeneewith MONDAY, APRIL, LIST,
D. 1851, and consist of 40 weeks, ,dividedinioThree
Sessions. as follows: ,nna,hoot,t
se' Teive week sutton, So. Vacation 10 weeks
Fsll session from September I'd TO Nevemoer Eso
1851. Twelve tuition So No vacation, ,ssi
NJ na..h the AN is6o sixteen week tnliions,se.
TTSo reduction ottniiion on account I,aci1siSi o.
5sBoarding win be larnisaedt ty Ise Pb5HneipSi.
lancaster. March 90, isef--IyG
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
No Cure, No Pay!!

HIEsXELL' letter OINTMENT, for the
cure Of all diseases Of the skin. and in case
relief is not given l am authorized TO re-
fund the money. A supply just receiv-
ed and for sale by E. L. sLoCUM, Agt.,
at City Drug Store, Lancaster.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

ENPLoyNESr.--The Erie Sewing Machine COmpa-
ny vii furnish employment to few active men to
act as Agents for them. A preference willb given
those well acquainted in the district for which they
apply, forwhich service they are willing to give a
commission, or pay salary Of 300 to 700 dollars per
year and expenses. For particulars, address Ere
SeUing Machine Company, r. JAMES, General Agent,
Milan. Ohio.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY.

The first term n the Academic gear of Lafayette
Academy, will open on Monday the 9gth OF July. uH-
der the supernteHdcuce Of b. F. Peairs. aided By q
competent assistant. A Normal Department will he
opened for those preparing tn teach. and particular
attention will be given TO those entering that depart
ment.
TUITToN-4, and sc for term NJ u wceks.
West Rushyc, Ohio, June, IsGl-6wl2.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
Frank LcsIie,s Pictorial History Of the
War of 1891

FRANK LcsHe's PICTORIAL History Of the
War Of 1901.
This descriptive, statistical and docu-
mental publication is issued semi month
ly; It's mammoth size admits of the larg.
est engravings, and will contain com
plote epitome Of the War in which the
country is now involved, with all the facts
scenes, Incidents and anecdotes connect
ed with it, arranged cbronologically. so
as to form coiemporary and permanent
History of the War. The first number
contains twenty illustrations, among
which are some of the leading officers o.
Fderal and Confederate armies, plans and
views of fortiGcations, maps, &c, &c
In its completed form it will be one mos
desirable Historical Pictorial Works evel
issued from any press. For sale by Z. L
BiIliughurst, at the News Office.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
Notice.

DR.. G. M1EssE will bo at j, Wiests
Hotel, a miles north of Lancaster, on
professional business, on the Goth and
3Oth of August. The afflicted would dc
we'll to give him a call.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
The COntraband Que.tion---Reply of the

The Contraband QueStiOn---Repiy of the
Secretary of War to General Butler.
WASHINGTON. July LITTLE Secretary
Of War has sent letter 10 General But
Ter in reply to his communication regard
ing the disposition Of fugiliSes. The let,
ter after discussing the matter pretty
fully, concludes by saying; Under these
circums auces it seems quite clear that
the substantial rights of loyal masters are
still best protected by receiving such
fugiives, as well as disloyal masters into
the services of the United States and em.
ploying them under organization and such
occupation as circumstances may suggest
or require OF course a record should
be kept showing the names and descrip-
ton of the fugitives, and such facts as
may be necessary for correct under
standing of the circumstances of each
case.
When tranquility shall have been re,
stored, Congress will doubtless properly
provide for all the persons thus received
into the service Of the Union, and for q
just compensation to loyal masters You
will, however, neither authoriz1, nor per-
nit any Interference BY the troops under
your command, with the servants oI
aceful citizens in the house or the field
nor will you in any way encourage such
servants to leave the lawful service o.
their masters; nor will you prevent the
voluntary return of any fugitive to the
service from which he may have escaped
[Signed] SIMON CAMERON.
Secretary Of War.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15
PUTNAM FEMALE SEMINARY.
NEV ARRAyc DUEy'Ts.

FEHE Trustees ~ his Insttuticn hare secured the
services n Mrs. 4. 2 PORTER, formerly Miss
EmersonJ ~ Principal. She eili be assisted by q
the Eastj
u will e the n eeial view of Mrs PORTER n
70 ohe pupia from abroad happy, well regulated.
chti.uah nome NheTe The phys'eai aud motH traning
viii take precedence oven on the Intellectual wi,
nope ny Kind and vaichfl rare over the habits and
mannep of th- hoafiers, N return them ~ their
boms' better htted n an their places as daughlen
Or 10 become good wiye- and mpuers
Particular attention Will be given n music. AncN-
pereneed teacher has been obtained for this Depart
lneni who ha' been Thoroughly trained uudef Prof.
BhEER 0f Boston, and comes highly recommended by
him ~ Pianist and accomplished Vocalist.
; The neN school year Will commence ON Wednes
day, September l1h. The yetr wiil he divided %
heretofore, into threo terms Of ~ eeks each. The
1 1rst ending DsceBberl7. The second Term VIII rom
l1ence Wednesday. Jannary 2. lSG2. AMI close Tues
day. April ,. The third term will commence Wed
nesday, Up II iJth md close On Tuesday, July eth
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-15

RT Captains Giesy and s'inchcOmb
and their companies had not yet arrived
when our paper went TO press They
are expected tomorrow.