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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
Eliza Wilson-Ar1ny Costume
tor Ladies.
FIFTH REGIMENT HEAD QUARTERS

FIFTH REGIMENT HEAD QUARTERS,
HarEisbufgh, July z9-Eyening.
Miss Eliza Wilson is the other lady to
accompany the Fifth as Vivandier, referred
to in former letter. She is the daughter
Of Col. Wilson Of Menomonie, Dunn Co,
Wis, a wealthy lumberman and former
State Senator. Many Of the hands late in
the employ of her father are serving in the
Regiment; also, several of her relatives.
Eliza is decidedly smart and intelligent, OF
medium size, amiable, twenty and pretty.
She dresses in clothes of such pattern as the
military millinery board have ordered
for nurses in the army, which is the Turk
ish costume as near as | can judge-tho
same which sensible ladies f.,ored few
years since as a n....,onal style. The color
is ollght crown; no crinoline; dress reaches
h:-a way between the knee and ankle;
upper sleeve loose, gathered at the wrist !;
pantalettes same color, wide but gathered
tight around the ankle; black hat with
plumes or feathers of same color: feet
dressed in morocco boots. The vigdn-
der dress is no hindrance TO rapid move
ments; fast walking is a graceful exercise,
While the slow inevitable strut of crino-
line appears awkward to the lady dressed
in army costume. This reform, if gener-
ally adopted by women, would be a tri-
umph OF liberty over the slavery of fash
lion and of American invention over the
shackles Of Euro2eon aristocracy. | have
lately noticed several ladies not connected
with the army dressed in the new costume,
aud numbers of little girls-therefore, am
almost pursuaded that the mothers, sisters
and daughters of America are to he enan-
cioated from the letters Of fashion.
Women in the Army.
The propriety of women accompanying
soldiers TO war and other places where the
danger IS even greater 20 the moral than
to the physical man; whether war is be-
coming place for them, and whether their
Usefulness equals theextra trouble, expense,
liabilities, &C., ard points upon which |
now venture to offer some remarks: The
objection, susmodests or imqyopriety. |
dismiss at once, with the reply that one Of
few women may behave as well or better
among thousand men than with but
single man, provided there is strength Of
will; the inducements IRE 70 conduct Them
selves more discreetly when the manly oh
servers are many than when but few. On
the other side, all know that men demand
from each other exact conduct towards
women entrusted to their care; practically,
therefore, manly respect for women is a
stronger protection, where there is woman
" confidence, among thousand men than
where there ara but few men among a
thsusaLd women. The logic, 1t will he
seen, wsrrants women a better protection
in the afcay than at their homes, and such
We more than believe to be practically
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
Visit to Camp Religion-Liquor
Ladies'.
HARRIsBuaH. Monday. July %.

HARRIsBUGH, Monday, July 90.
have just returned from the camp of
our Regiment, after passing the forenoon
very agreeably among the soldiers. They
are now ready to start in half an hours no
tice. Col. Cobb has received notice that
his regiment is to 60 to Harpers Ferry,
but such notice may be only blind for
lurking secessionists. My opinion is that
they will receive a sudden call to Washing
ton.
Eight or ten men are sick with measles
and mumps. Frank Moore, known in our
parts as a sharp printer, is in Capt. Haw-
kin's Richland County Company. Hesays
there are a dozen printers IN the Regiment.
Rev. Chaplain Langley informs me that
he has already organized Bibls Class Of
20 or 80, an evening prayer meeting and
singingchoir. 10th OF which are well attep
ded; also that much larger number are
religious than he expected.
Some OF the men suffered with liquor
while on the cars, but about Harrisburgh,
for reasons already stated, it is almost inn
possible for soldiers to get the article. The
prohibition is proper without question.
Six or eight lad ies- came with the Regi-
ment, most Of them the wives Of officers.
Only two Of them expect to remain. the
rest designing to leave for home as soon as.
the Regiment is called from Harrismigh.
One Of the ladies to accompany the Regi-
nent is the wife Of a Milwaukee Zouave.
Husband and wife are civil, amiable folks
ana willing to share their los in the army.
she is qualified for work or waiting on the
sick. The other lady, bent on seeing the
Regiment through the war, whether for mis-
fortune or glory, will be noticed at another
time.
Our men are confident and contented,
and ready to do their part towards wipips
away the memory Of Manassas.
The means Of land travel here are very
Pennsylvania like, therefore inferior. The
hacks are antiqualed, venerable, boat-like.
The drivers, negroes, have the weakness Of
supposing that eighteen people can ride ia
Vehicle Intended for six. The police here
are officious, extremely so. They enforce
order among newsboys, negroes and sol
diers. | have seen no business but that Of
military character; two-thifds Of the peo-
Die on the streets are officers, soldiers and
strange civilians ona pilgrimage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14


A letter was received to-day froma Lieu
tenant the Michigan First, dated "Rieh-
mond, july 90 in which he says he is q
prisoner with hundreds Of others In that
City. More than thirty officers are now
with him. lie basthe names of fif1y-six Of
his regiments, and he believes these are al.
The TINES Correspondence SAYS that
late this evening Prince Napoleon returned
with his suite from Manassas.
1t is well authenticated TINT the man
Smith in custody in New York is 4 mem
Der Of rebel Congress. He viii be held as
hostage for Mr.Ely. NJ. G. from New York.
The H9riTs dispatch says Mr.. Wilson,
of Chicago, has obtained permission Of he
War department to raiSe Regiment Of
Engineers and Bridge builders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
Particulars ofathe Slc,,.,,,.-, -
Dug Spring, Mo. st
GpprNr,- r,r,,,..

Particulars ofathe Slcir,,,,-,' y
Dug Spring, Mo. y /
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. An.
Our adlices from Gen. Lyo,'s y
to Sunday. ~ are
The cavalry charge, was mado
scouting party sent out to ascertain e
enemy Incorporating. Ait.r on ~ = the
had encamped for the night at Dnr S''oOps
seeing a regiment Of infantry comm ping
the road, the Lieutenant ordered et along
which resulting in killing 80 Of The " Urge
and wounding eight. 'sosls
The charge was not intended bv
and probably prevented the rebels nyoni
tackng his main body, which, baa ~ i a. !,
done, they would unquestionably bayo t wy
routed with severe loss. ossa
A large body Of the eneny's c.v.,
which had taken position on hiob c," CT s
to observe our position, WIS dispeSssa 9ud0'
few shells from Capt. Tottens M, a y
wounding some thirty Of them. "
On Saturday morning our forca ,oo.,
forward cautiously, aud on approae ,G,el
Curran, rebels to the nunt., OF ANN
seen posted on the mi side sootb.S. @'.s ~
that place. Lyon Immediately formed IL u
army for battle and gave the order I'm ~
vance. As our column was approac6io =,
piece Of timber, the battery fired ontba NJ
els, and they retreated in haste. il L {.
known whether any Of the en,my w ~
killed. "a'
/
On Saturday we did not lose man J.,
took several prisoners. Our army cam .,S
torthe nightat Curran. On Tues mora, goa
Gen. Lyon determined to retire 70 SnTp
field, as most Of the rebels are mounts
and they might flank him and take S.yn,
field. Price, Raines and Parsons are MI
to have 10000 men under their commsnI
and Ben McGuiloch 1000, the latter waa
armed and effective troops.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
The CoIors of the ed Regiment
The Retreat


From private letter written to Grant
county friend now in this city we learn that
the colors Of the "a Wisconsin Regiment
came near falling into the hands Of the en-
env. After being thrown into some con-
fusion ly the fire Of the N. K. SO h upon
their rear, the regiment fell to a small hos
pital IN the rear d the battle field, which
was afterwards burned, and there reformed
IN good order having no idea OF retr'ating,
till Lieut.. Col. Peek came dasblng past,
calling out for the boys 10 reach Washing
ton as soen as possible, and the best way
thev could. This created something VI Il
D mic, which was aggravated by a charge
# the rebel cavalry and the boys croke and
run. leaving the color bearer alone. One
Of the color guard, GEo. L. HYDE, OF Ian
easter. had been wounded by a ball which
passed into the mouth aud through the
neck, fortunately without severing a promi-
nent vein or artery, and the regular color
bearer, JAMES Cow, Of Lancaster, was help
inc him to a place Of satety--and the flag
was temporarily in the hands Of a young
man. GEO Stephenson, of Beetowu, who
found it difficult 10 keep up with the rest
and retain the flag, and was charged upon
by some cavalry, between whom and lin
self however, he managed to place fence.
Seeing his danger and the impending dis
grace Of The loss If their colors, RICHARD
CARTER, one Of the musicians, who was
clerk in the Assembly last winter, and his
brother, Gao. b. CARTER, threw away their
instruments, gathered rifle each and afew
cartridges and stood by the flag. After
four or five vain attempts to increase their
number in the presence Of the enemy, they
at. last managed to rally some l5 Of the
men, to beat back the horsemen and get
away with the flag. Choosing CARTER
Captain pro TEN. they marched on some
or 8 miles to the vicinity of CentervilIe,
where Capt. STRONG was found, and after
wards Captains Mckee and Sire
VEINS, with few men. About go in num-
Der they marched though Centeryille with
colors flying, and were molested no more
till they reached Arlington Heights. 1t
will be seen that the Second Reg
ment most narrowly, and through the
highest heroism, escaped the loss Of its
STANDARD. MADISON Journal.
CoRREoTIoN.-We learn rom Mr.. HYDE
that he was not one of the color guards
James Cow is Regimeptal Color bearer
and ranks as Sergeant, having the assis-
lance Of a Color guard Of four Corporals
oi the Regiment, Of which l3elknap Frqu,
killed, was one. AT tic fall Of Hyde, caus-
ed BIZ a shot, Lieutenant Dean and Order
" Gibson went to bis assistance and carried
him away from any danger Of falling into
the hands Of rebels; afterwards, Cow hear
ing Of the wounding Of his comrades, left
flag in the hands Of Stephenson and went
to their assistance; being one Of the stout
est men in the ranks, he was able to do the
work of two ordinary men in helping the
wounded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
THE HERALD.
LANCASTER. WEDNESDAY, AUG 4, 1861
Bravery Generals the Cover
nor.

We are favored by L. S. Mason, Esq, Of
the Denniston House, Casssille, with a
translation Of letter from Mr. Joseph
Book, German private ii Capt. McKees
Company, written % some. friend Of his at
Cassvie The letter as translated appears
in our paper, and no Goubt faithful ac-
count, 80 far as it goes Of the great battle
This letter is not the only iutimation We
have had that the Regimental officers Of
Second Regiment were not to be found at
the battle, and that Capt. Mckee had the
general command Of the Regiment along
toward the close Coy. Randalrs favorites
having yamoosed We see that one o.
CoNNoR has been appointed Colonel by the
Governor to make another experiment.
perhaps failure. Why not appoint Mckee,
whose efficiency and bravery have been
proven? Answer Mckee was no leader
Of any PARTY faction for which the Cover
ror could have particular use in the future.
But, as the Governor has panaosed with
many ofhis appointees, BEGGING as Minister
to Rome, they to other duties, we hope this
work Of selecting the leaders Of political
fctions to lead armies is closed forever, so
far as Wisconsin is concerned.
Ii is to be hoped that Lieu. Coy. Noble,
who is henceforth to exercise the duties Of
Governor, will avoid such mistakes and
listen to the army demands instead Of the
promptings oflow politicians in making his
appointments and filing army vacancies,
Precarious is the fate of vain officials
doulIy SO the fate Of such as use the war,
firstly, to promote themselves, secondly, to
put down the rebels. Peoples eyes are
wide open, not to be closed with sophistry,
and the man breathes not who is able to
deceive at this time; the heart is searched
for the least speck and swept as with a
thousand-eyed broom, Indeed, the all
searching eye Of God seems lent to the peo-
pie, 50 that none can deceive or be deceiv-
ed. And may that same God and the sol
diers sly who shall lead!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

Eg- According to an order received by
Hon. E. B. Washburn, at Galena, any
company full and Differed, may be admit
ted into immediate service ofthe u. S. with
out waiting for any regiment to fill up, and
Immediately draw pay. Such may go right
into camp. Thisrule applies to Illinois, and
may soon to Wisconsin, so that there need
be no doubts about getting into the service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
From Washington.


Washington, August 10th.
Gen. Butler persists in supplying all fi-
gitiyes, setting them 70 work and protect
ing them.
Stocks are lower and money plentier
than ever known.
The Brokers are taking the wears o
per cent. Treasury netes at 95 to 951.
There is no truth in the report that the
navigation Of the Potomac is ipterfered
with. Boats are arriving from Baltimore.
Government has just issued stringent
rules to prevent the transmission Of tee-
graph accounts of army movements,
whether past. present or future.
Ex-Einister Faulkner has not vet ex-
pressed any secession sentiments, but he is
exceedingly non committal. iii said ths.t
he viii soon enter the rebel army as d
Brigadier General.
The captain Of the steamer Freeborn re-
ports that the slaves are constantly employ
ed by the rebels in lde construction Of en-
trenchments on the Potomac.
The rebels are still trying<to negotiat.,
with the Indian tribes, asd have promised
them annuities if they VIII forswear theiral-
legiance to the Government John Ross,
Chief Of the Cherokee nation, however, re-
mains loyal, and stands in the way Of the
enemy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
&C. The resuIt Of the Iale election in

GE-The result Of the late election in
Kentucky, on Monday of.lastweek, IS over
whslningly Union. The majority Tor the
Union, It is supposed, will reach $4,000.
No news has yet been received OF any but
Unionists being elected to .he Legislature
but the Memphis district had not been
heard from. Probably three-fourths Of the
new legislature will be Union men, uncon-
ditionaly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

GE~Ju'lge NJ. NJ. Jackson, former pre-
siding Judge Of this Judicial Circuit, hos
been appointed Consul to Halifax in pltce
Of ]. +. Yinton, the latter failing to get
in the Senate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
Ey- Col. Frenont's preparations for W;

Eg- Col. Fremont's preparations for war
in Missouri are enormous. Heis preparing
an army Of 10000, with reserves scattered
in every quarter-the latter chiefly home
Or citizen guards armed with Austrian bay
onets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

ggBen McCuilough's Regiments in
Missouri and Arkansas have about 500
slaves doing military duty, mostly throw
ing up entertainments and doing other
drudgery. Not to exceed 80 are trusted
With guns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

eEpol. al. p. Richardson has retir-
cd irom the McGregor Times, having sold
lis remaining interest TO 4 Mr. Andrick.
TIA CooneI established the Times, and
has made it the, most popular weekly pa
,,er ID the North West.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

RE- Owen Loy,ioy is commissioned to
raise Regime.t Of Cayalry-4o,0QQ Aus
TRAN Rifed muskets are received and sent
TO Col. Fremont at St. Louis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

r. The Praiie du Chen Il ader has
Lecn revived ~ Mr.. q g. Botsford, aud
Mi. Greene, its former publisher. Is raising
j company for the wars. The Leader has.
bscn suspended about three mor.hs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

EE The Government Of Vermont, in adj
VANCE Of any rcqusition from The general
government, has issued proclamation cali
lug for two additional regiments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

It's believed now that the new revenue
plan will yield sloo,ooo,ooo more than i
required. The duty on sugar, coffee, tea,
silks, liquors, DC, must yield an enormous
revenue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

MILWAUKEE PRIcEs.-August 18th
Wheat, No. in store, 81 to 83-No. 2,
76; Oats, % to "a; Corn SO to 81; Wool,
"a to q. and rising. Beef cattle, $3.50
to $3.50 per 100 live weight. Sheep, 81
so to $3.50 per head.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

Exchange down to . Per cent, at
Milwaukee on Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
ygrTha Nl;lwa,,l,e. F,..,,;.,

EyTThe Milwaukes Evening Seminal
Of Monday last furnishes our latest news
which is unimPortant, further than that
the arsay Is growing at the rate Of about
10000 per day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

GTIt il believed that tho visit Of
Prince Napoleon to this country at the
present time has deep political signiti-
cameo. favorable to .he Federal Govern
ment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
WASHINGTON, Aug.

General Order No. 45, which proHueH.s
volunteers who do not speak the E's u.
language from beng mustered INTO lns :, =,
vice, is now officially explained. l'', ian.
Intended to apply toreginents q copt KIN
les Of foreign nations ony, IN when IN =
and officers speak thesame tongue ~ II
prevent the enlistmeltt IN regimen ar.
companies where officers only speak h"9
lish Of men not understanding II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14

EE Governor SpFague Of Rhode lsl =,
has besn appointed Brigadier-Gens'f
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-12

Our city was honored, on Wednesday last,
with the presence of quite number of gen.
~demen, officers Of companies in the New Resi-
ment OF Iowa Cavalry. There was drill Of
about 80 members oft Wapelo Company
in the afternoon, under the direction of Capt
w. Chamberlain, of Burlington, fine
looking and accomplished officer. An election
was held in the evening at the Ottumwa
House, with the result given in the official
proceedings in another place. The selections
Of officers are admirable, indicating that the
Iowa Cavalry Regiment will be the crack
corps of the service. Hurrah for Cal. War
ren's Regiment of Iowa Cavalry!
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-12
AYERS
Compound Extract of SarSaparilla,

the most effectual remedy which the medical
skill of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. 1t is COM
blncd from the most active remedials that have
been discovered for the expurgaton of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue of the
system from it's destructive consequences.
Hence it should be employed for the cure of
not only Scrofula. but also those other affec-
tons which arise from it, such as ERupTIvE
and SKIN DISEASES, ST.. ASTHoNy's FIRE,
RosE. or EgysIpEI.As, EMrLIs, PrsruLEs,
BLorcnEs. BLaINs and BoiIs, TuMoRs, TErrER
and SALT RnErN, ScALp lIEAp, RINGwoRM,
NmEuMArIsM, SYrmiLlTic and MERcunIAL Dis
EASES, DRorsy, DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITY, and,
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING FROM VITA
Ted Ok IMrrRE BIoop. The popular belief
IN {. iap,oity The blood is founded in truth,
for scrofula is Il degeneration OF the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue of this Sursapa-
rilla is to purify and degenerate this vital fluid,
without which sound health is impossible III
contaminated constitutions.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-12
The Times.

business continues dull, owing as well to
the occupation of farmers with their crops,
as to the peculiar embarrassment of the times.
Ihereis preceptible, however, favorable
change for the better, particularly in money
matters. As Stump-tail disappears, a better
circulating medium is gradually taking it's
place, and we now seemore Iowa paper, and
specie. If the public adhere inlexibly to
the determination not to take deprecated
currency Of any description, we will soon
have good money enough. The prospect d
crops continues Aattering, indicating the
largest yield we have ever had in the Stat,.
We have not heard Of any Army worms
hereabouts, and the Locusts do not seem tc
be doing any harm. We may on the whole
look for good times this fall
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-12
Health and Pure Hood are Inscpa-
rab1c.

Health ana Pure Hood are Inscpo-
rab1c.
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the blood, and that Juds0n's Mountain Herb Pills will
surely find out and cleanse these impurities from
the SYSTEM that disease cannot exist So simple and
innocent the herbs and plants that compose them,
that is not necessary to have them sugar coated in
order that the stomach bear them. In most
Pills are sugar coated because the materials of which
they made gripping and malignant, that 9TH
crwise delicate stomach could not bear them.
These Pills deal with disease It is, and will not
only cure by removing the cause, but will build up
and restore the broken constitution. There many
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think medicine cannot help them let not even these
despair; incredibly and soepticism is overthrow by
of testimony which is truly irresistible. At first
the virtues ascribedt to these MOUNTAIN HERB Pills
Were deemed fabulous. The public had ,een often
decevedthat they could not believe the simple truth
advanced by their discoverer. Yet facts undeniabe
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the virtues Of this "mighty healer" They mark by
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