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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-08-02

For non commissioned officers saiid pri.
Yates, roundabout Coats and Pants Of the
same material, and trimmed with green
worsted braid half inch wide. d, ..s,
,sCAPS.-Glazcd silk, or oil cloth.
Requisition. ,,2ssf'
1t is enjoined upon each soldier and Off
Ger to. furnish himself with cape Of oil o,
enamel cloth, to be fastened to the collar o
the coat with three small buttons, AMI tc
extend three inches below the elbow, this
can be removed at pleasure. -
Each soldier should furnish himself with
two cotton shirts, two under shirts. two pal,
of drawers, four pair of cotton. socks, two
SILK hanlkcrcEies, one black crhHah pair o
strong sewed shoes, sewing thread, buttons
needles, pair Of scissors and thijhble, knit.
and fork, ORG large Bowie knife, knapsacks
and cantcens. 1t is expected that the
good and patriotic citizens Of the respective
Districts from which the companies come
will furnish these and their uniforms.
Camp kettles, frying pans, coffee pots,
coffee mills, tin cups, plates, axes. hatchets
and other equpage, it is expected TO be fur
alshed by the government.
BY THE FIELD OFFICERS.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-08-02

Anderson Edmund 81 Marshall William J
0 Bell Nathaniel l. 55 McCaslan Monroe
l Buchanan Gabriel 56 McCaslan ThomnsQ q
9 Buchanan John Il 81 MsCaY John Z -
8 Blackburn John g IS NcClinton Robart
1 Bushart, Rich NJ 8? NcCrackcn Vim A
s Caldw James A 60 McDowall Pat 81
9 lChiles James 6l McFenin George P
7 Clemson John C 81 McGaw Samuel 7
8 .Conuor Geo Mod SO, Mckinney William
0 Douglass William &64sMcIlwain James
d Douglass Vim " 65 McLauchIia John L
xfDou lass Nath &C Miller Benjamin. F
Q Day Franklin OF Miller David.M
8 DelanyJ H sBs Montgomery w A
4 Fowlefs Waddy 50 Mosely J McGhse
s, 5,sGrssne James; w 10 Owen i"t,hcR .,.
s HafnmondsoN II Parker Edward F
! Hammond Win ~ PafEerJohn
8 HaGi!tap Wfn A 7S Penny George A
0 Haft n Nathahial ~ Psr,inJ Wardlaw
0 Hanelson ] W rs Perrin William II
1 HanelsoL VIM a 10 Purscly Ephraim p
2 ffauserG ~ Palmer FranoisM
3 Hill Samuel 10 Raid JohntW
: Hodges Emory 17e Riley Robert
5 Hodges Samuel B 80 Riley PisSsey 4 l.s.
s Irwin JohnC.. 81 Riley Burt W -
= Jones los!Hass sa Rothsehild Benz So
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Is. Losly THOMAS 90 Watson Alfred H
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10 Logan Andrew J o. White. George 81. {Fif
10 Milan b p rss. White. .Leouard
81 Malone ii D :. ss. " Robert > Ss;ssgs
50 Mart,n Entksr Iyssf .Wh Thoass ~. 81
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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-08-02

They have also a : yearly allowspce for
clothing, and one ration.per,day;. z-!,sz y
The Volunteers are exmstsd 70 furnish
their asp uniforms, and VIII be paid ID
mousy' by the Confederate States Govern
.ms6s shens mustered ipto .ssivics., Each
iregimentsheg ssQuartetmastsf, witheths
rank of ID. and ;.eonrnnsary, With
equal ssnk, spJeeop sad sprt. { q
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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-08-02

S y,ers eand piissionsa oeaeafs. Gsas md
Ra1ts ,of tha san,s atssia as tHs priv aiss,
'eyimmed withsgfeen. y Nef4st. x. s,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-08-02

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02

EgLouis Napoleon said in his late
proclamation to the Italians, 'fif there are
men who do not comprehend their epoch,
am not Of that number" There is a
startling degree Of audacity in man say
inc such a thing Of himself; but, if any
man could afford to say it, il is Napoleon
the Third. His career has justified it. 1t
is that special faculty Of comprehending his
epoch WHICH has made him what be is, and
crowned all his efforts with such brillan.
success. Ii was because his uncle dill not
possess this faculty that he lost his throne,
and died i prisoner in st. Halena. Every
man Who achieves a great success in life
does it BY comprehending his epoch o.
adapting the means Of the exigeucies o.
his position. and of giving the world what
it demands, instead Of demanding what il
will not give. Washington, Jefferson and
Franklin were men who comprehended
their epoch, and hence their success
These are the great examples which loom
up in the worlds eyes; but what is true O
them in 4 great degree is equally true @
those Who succeed in inferior positions
To comprehend your epoch" compre
bends all that needs be said about success
in business, whether the business b tha
Of ruling nations or selling dry goods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02

UNION PARTY PLATFoRM.-The fol-
lowing are the resolutions adopted by the
State Union Convention, held at Madison,
Sept oath
ResolUed, That party principles and
platforms should not now engage the at
tention Of patriots, but heir active energies
should be devoted to the vigorous prose-
cutlon Of the war, and the maintenance of
this Government in all its integrity and
strength.
Resozred, That this Convention hearth
Nv concurs in the resolutions passed nearly
unanimously by the late Congress, which
was IN the following words "That the
present depIorable civil war has been forced
upon the country by the disunionists Of the
Southern States, now in arms against the
constitutional Government, and in arms
around the Capital. That in this national
emergengy, Congress banishing all feeling
Of mere passion or resentment, will recol-
lect only its duty to the whole country
That the war is not waged on their part IN
any spirit Of oppression, OF for any purpose
of conquest or subjugation. or purpose OF
overthrowing or interfering with the right
of established institutions Of those States,
but to defend and maintain the supremacy
Of The Constitution, and to preserve the
Union with all the dignity, equality, and
rights of the general statute unimpaired,
and that as soon as these objects, are ac-
complished the war ought to cease"
ResoIUed, That we are for this Union,
without conditions, one and invisible, now
and forever and that we are for its pres
ervation at any and every cost OF blood
and treasure, against all its ASSISTANTS. That
we are against any compromise that may
be proposed to be made under the guns Of
the rebels, and that we pledge our most
earnest efforts to sustain the Admlnistra-
ton in the adoption Of the most vigorous
measures to crush rebellion, punish treason
and maintain The Constitution, The Onlon'
and the Laws.
Resolved, That we are for the most
careful and economical administration OF
our State Affairs, so that our means may
not be squandered, but may all be applle0
to The Great Work we have to do.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
Letter from Sergeant Mckenzie,
Calls Company.
CAMP RANDALL, Sept. 10, '61.

/ FRIEND Cover II have not written to
you before because we have all been very
busy, drilling, getting our clothing and
preparing for move from this place, but
| will now as we leave in a short time, give
you few items.
In the first place | do not think that
Wisconsin will ever have cause to be
ashamed of the 9TH Regiment, it is COM
posed Of men who do not 90 to war, with
out knowing the risk and danger they must
encounter, and as they know it, they are
prepared to meet it. Our officers are men
in whom the boys have the fullest conf
dence. especially the Colonel and Lieut..
Colonel, and feel that they are safe in en-
trusting their lives in their hands.
The clothing is Of first-rate quality, and
everything is furnished which will be nee
essary to keep lis comfortable.
We are fed by contract, and it is some
what Of sight to be spectator at meal
time; there are at least 1000 men not in
Guiding visitors, eating in one building, the
different companies being seated at their
respective tables and taking and leaving
their places at the word of command
Last evening the ladies of Madison furnish
ed both Regiments with a change of fare,
pies. cakes and apples being quite an addi-
ton to our usual bill Of fare; the boys were
grateful, if any estimate of their gratitude
could be formed by the noise they made in
cheering, and now as have said SO much
for the Regiment, | want to say few
words for Our Company: it is one Of the
best in camp, and | believe that none Of
the members would, under any considerd-
ton, be willing to go under any other
Captain. Capt. Calls is universally liked,
and the other officers are of the first quail
ity, and SO they should be, for the men de-
serve good officers. All hands are well and
hearty, being in good spirits and able to
take care of their rations. There is an ex-
cellent feeling toward each other among all
in the company, each one feeling toward
the Other as a brother should feel; every
the good OF bad name of the company,
and therefore, all try to behave themselves
SO that no disgraceful act may be laid at
their door. The companies from Old
Grant are among the best in the Regiment,
and if any chance is given them, will give a
striking token of their feelings in regard
to the question of union or disunion.
We have been practicing this morning
in taking down and putting up our tents,
and the celebrity with which it car be done,
would prove very useful to all persons Of a
migratory disposition.
We will leave here very soon to go to
Washington, and if anything "turns up /
will try and let you hear from me. The
boys are all in good heart. and send their
best respects.
Hoping this viii find you all comfort
able, / remain
Yours Respectfully
john w. McKENzTE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
re- The issue Of the demand notes SIS

EgThe issue Of the demand notes SIS
and Sos, is being pushed forward as rap
idly as possible. About $3.50, O00 per day
are thrown out now, and the first Of next
week 100000 per day will be issued.
The men will be Constantly employed in
signing and countersigning these notes for
the Register and Treasurer. Each one Of
those makes on an average 5000 signG-
lures each day. At this rate Of signature
each clerk receives a compensation of
$1,000 per annum, There are many, how
ever who, make 1000 or 1000 more
than the average number Of signatures per
day, and these receive pay pro rota. For
the signature Of the whole issue OF 3d.
900. O0c Of demand notes, the labor Of
one man for seven years would be required.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
The Killing or John *. Wash.
inuton.


Extract from private letter from CAPT
j. lowering, Quarter Master in the staff 8
Gen. Reynolds, at Cheat Mountain Pass
| Va:
"In the afternoon (l4th a company q
18th Indiana were ordered out to recon
hotter. They passed down the road a mil,
and half when, at a bend some few hun
dred yards ahead, suddenly. appeared &
few horsemen, who, when they saw our
men, wheeled to retreat, bm he Hoosiers
fired, bringing one officer to tLe ground
and wounding two Others so that they had
to be caught hold Of by their comrades L
support them. Our men followed UP, and
secured their man, who was not dead
He exclaimed, My God, give me drink /!
They gave it to him, and for fear Of a re-
turn, gathered him up to bring him back
to camp. He died ID about fifteen mini-
tes, saying no more. They reported that
they had killed a field officer and brought
him into camp. Col Haskell and Others
went up to the bariicade, where they had
liim-came back in few minutes, with
intelligence that the cuffs Of lis gauntlets,
his handkerchief, lis napkin, and his haver-
sack, all told that they had killed the vet
riable John A. Washington Of Mount Yer
non.
General sent to have him brought down
to the hospital. In few minutes there
came an abulance, followed by two hum
dred or more soldiers, but they were all
stopped at the road in front, and it came
silently in. He was taken out,-a fine
specimen Of a man, perhaps thirty-five to
forty years old, five feet ten inches in
height, clear skin, fine features, with raven
hair, whiskers and moustache. Three balls
had struck him fair iR the back, and with
in teaO inches Of each other, passing clear
through, coming out at his breast. lie
had splendid pair of pistols, a heavy
knife, a fine opera glass in leather case, an
old fashioned gold watch, with heavy gold
chain, fine spurs, dc, about $50 in gold,
and three quarters of dollar in silver, a
map Of the country below US, with farms,
their location, DC, letter, through one
end of which, a ball had passed. We gave
back the pirate property, keeping as con-
traband the pistols, knife, glass, map, and
small powder flask.
This morning we prepared en- ambu-
l,nce, put the body into it, and with flag
Of true, started with small guard for
their camp. When about mile out, we
were met by an officer and squad, with a
truce, and letter to Gen. r., stating that
our men had shot Lieut.. Col. John a.
Washington, AiJ-de-C Camp to Gen. Lee.
If he was dead, they desired the body; If
alive, they desired to know his condition.
Our ambulance carried the report to them.
We were 50 glad, that our party had start
ed SO OPPORTUNITY, it showed our dispo-
sition toward them, when we GOT ali of
ficer's body.
Thus has gone the name Of Washington;
the last inheritor, traitor to the Govern
ment, the great "Father Of bis Country
labored to construct; in open rebellion
against it; lodging the valiant men who
are endeavoring to perpetuate it, he is shot
in the back IRIS text for a volume.
We are anxious to know who are the 9TH
ers wounded! Thus passed yesterday
here" -Lafayette Ind. J Courier.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
Letter from Capt. E'inniculn'ss
Company.
CAMP RANDALL, MADISON, !
Sept. goth, 1861. {

i
Mr.. EDIToR:-While | have a little
time before the departure Of the 7th Regi-
ment | think it not undeserving to say
something in regard to the Badger State
Guards, the fifth company that has been
Iorganized in Grant County, besides con
ltributing largely to other companies in adj
joining counties. Surely old Grant has
exhibited genuine patriotism, notwithstand-
inc there are few in certain localities who
have violated sacred promises. Such we
hope will reconsider the matter and come
in at the eleventh hour. Our boys at
present are all enjoying comparatively
good health and all in fine spirits. Our
trip from the time we left our homes until
we arrived in camp was prosperous and
pleasant. The people of Fennimore and
vicinity manifested a philanthropic spirit.
Teams in abundance were provided to con-
yey the boys to Boscobel and | should
judge from the number of citizens that
accompanied the volunteers that we left
many warm friends behind, whose best
wishes and prayers will follow us.
We arrived in camp on Friday the s0th
Of August, about 2 o'clock P NJ, and were
busily engaged the remainder of the day
fixing and preparing our hunks for the first
time to try camp lifd. AT o'clock the
tattoo was beat and all laid down 10 re-
pose for the night, The lights were then
extinaaished and all was quiet. AT five
o'clock in the morning brass FOUNDER
was discharged, which seemed to make the
entire encampment tremble. This awak-
ened all the boys and for few minutes
considerable clamor and confusion existed,
but it soon abated and all were ready for
breakfast. Since then we have been drill
ing regularly from six to seven hours per
/ day. We have improved rapidly in the
military science and we are now going
through the battalion drill.
Companies are coming. into camp almost
daily, among which was one.t attracted
considerable attention; at tie head of the
company was large American Eagle
erched upon standard, with the Stars
aad Stripes waving over his proud form;
while marching he would occasionallg
spread his pinions to the breeze toIetain
his equilibrium; it was the center of at
traction during the day; it belongs to oae
Of the companies in the 18th regiment the
boys say they are going to take him with
them and are not going to return with him
until he shampoons his old head in the
| gulf of Mexico.
To day it is raining quite nard; we have
Just returned from parade; our Coicnl is
an old veteran and seems TO understand his
business well aud think has the conf
dence of his men; he Is man that exhib
its great firmness and he not in any way
scrupulous about talking to his men or
even the commissioned officers.
We have orders to-day that we must
leave tomorrow for Washington, which
seems to be the wish of all in the regi-
Imcnt. May our presence in Washington
honor the State Of Wisconsin.
Yours for the Union, PoDUNK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
Union state Convention.


The several distinctive cohorts Of Gle
mentary unity met al Madison on the 24tl
to organize a new party which was to b
no party. VIM. E. Smith of Dodge Co
presided at the organization, and Henry S
Baird Of Green Bay was the permanent
President.
Levi Blossom, wild cal banker Of Mil
waukee, moved that all loyal citizens pres
ent be invited to seats, which was voteC
down, after which the vacancies were filed
Judre Hubbell, Nose Strong and Eel
more, We're leading debaters in the conyen
ton.
The convention took ballot for Gov
ernor; somebody announced that w. d.
Mclndoe was not candidate before this
convention.
The whole number Of votes cast at the
informal ballet for Governor was 121, Of
which L. p. Harvey received Sc, q. G.
Washburn Z, NJ. H. Carpenter 5, ]. D.
Doty 2, J. j. Williams A, H. S. Baird 8,
J. w. Cary II, b. Ferguson /, G. ID. Rob
JASON 4, ii. l.. Palmer 8, j. HI. Tweedy 2,
j. I. Lewis 1, S Marshall l, blank 4.
Mr.. John w. Cary moved to dispense
with formal ballot and that Louis p.
HARVEY be declared the unanimous nomi-
nee Of this convention for Governor.
A committee was appointed to inform
Mr.. Harvey of his nomination.
Mr.. Harvey being introduced, took the
Speakers desk, and made an eloquent and
patriotic speech, accepted the nomination
with becoming distrust of his own abilities,
and thanks for the honor conferred He
retired amid rounds Of applause.
The Convention then proceeded to bal
lot for Secretary Of State, which resulted in
the choice of H. l.. PALMER, of Milwaukee.
A dispatch was subsequently presented to
the Convention from that gentleman, by
Judge Hubbell, declining the nomination.
S. ID. HASTINGS was then nominated for
State Treasurer, receiving rs votes out of
100 cast. The nomination was received
with loud applause.
The Convention proceeded 10 an inform
al ballot for Lieut.. Governor, which result
ed as follows:
w. G. Allen, 55; ]. 7. Lewis, 90; E..
Solomon, 90; Scattering, 10.
The Convention then took formal bal
lot, which resulted in the nomination OF
VIM. G. ALLEN, Of Walworth County, for
Lieut.. Governor.
The informal ballot for Attorney Gen
eral resulted as follows:
James H. Howe, "a; J. w. Cary, Is;
M. II. Carpenter, 8; Scattering IL.
JAMES II. HOWE declared unanimously
nominated.
Informal ballot for Bank Comptroller
Geo. G. Northrup, Il; w. G. Ramsey,
80; John Bracken, 80; G. Van Steenwyk,
4; John Stumpf, II; Scattering, rs.
Formal ballot for Bank Comptroller:
John Bracken, 81; VIM. G. Ramsey,
30; Scattering, %.
JonN BRAcKEN, of Iowa County, was
declared unanim usIy nominated for Bank
Comptroller.
John A. Williams moved that john w.
CARY, Of Milwaukee, be nominated by ac-
clamation for Secretary Of State. Before
the vote was put Mr.. Cary rose and per-
emptorialy declined.
Tie Convention then proceeded to bal
lot for Secretary of State:
J. 4. Levitt, So; H. L. Page, "a; Scat
tering, 10.
Mr.. 1EwIs was declared the unanimous
nominee for Secretary Of State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
Why MuLLIeAs WAS NOT REIsFoRcEI

Why MULLIGAN WAS NOT REINFoRcED.
The Missouri Democrat some days since
declared:
"The news from Lexington is OBSCURE
aging. and almost any moment we may hear
Of its falling into the hands Of the enemy.
A large proportion Of tie very forces or
deredt 10 ats relief Is nor on ats nay %
Washington. II Lexington Is taken, ana
the fen thousand brace men who are de-
tending it fall into the hands Of Of an over
powering foe, how will the Government
escape the blame
1t appears from the above that the War
DEPARTMENT is seriously at fault for coun-
demanding the order Of Gen, Fremont.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
THE NATIONAL DErEcrryE PoLrcE.-

THE NATIONAL DETECTIVE PoLTcE.--
The national detective police, says the
Uorld, will speedily be organized end n
active operation. AT iss head will oe plac-
ed a we'll known aoeste-n detectipe, and the
supervisors of the force will extend over the
whole country.
Ii is currently reported that the "srelI
kuorn aestera detective" is WI. Beck,
Chief Of the Milwaukee Police. He is
probably the ablest, and by far the most
Experienced detective in the west.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02

An IMMENSE TRAIN.--Last Thursday
the longest train Of cars ever seen in Roch-
ester n. r., and probably the longestevrr
seen in the world passed over tic Central
Railroad from the East. 1t was one mile
and quarter and thirty rods IN length,
and was drawn BY five locomotises. Of
course but few Of the cars were loaded.
They were bound for Buffalo, to be there
loaded with Western produce,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
From the Philadelphia Press.
Col. E'orney on Slavery.


must confess to a remarkable change
of sentiment on this subject Our most
conservative men, who have hitherto believ.
ed that our difficulties would all be settled
without affecting the institution Of slavery,
are now freely expressing their solemn con-
viction that slavery will be swept from the
country, not as one of the primary objects,
but as one Of the inevitable consequences
of the war. As the Union army advances,
the slave power will dissolve before it as
snow before meridian sun.
We must abandon this daintiness on the
negro question. 1t is simply nonsense.
The sentiment ofthe North rejects it. The
secessionists among the masters are not
entitled 10 the service assn ned, and the
Unionists will not be strengthened or IL
spired by it.
Let the Fugitive Slave Law secede with
its author Mason,) and let us have no more
fooling with eyested rights in man-fesh.
Let the Marshal attend to the spies in
Washington, and quit searching Sambo's
pockets for bis right to his heels.
The London Spectator, commenting up
on the Congressional resolve alluded To-
says: "The hand moves slowly upon the
dial, bit 1t moves The common sense
and the conscience Of the world are waiting
to hear usastrihe the time.
Whatever we shall do hereafter, one
thing seems clear--that while we neither
hang the enemys pirates nor imprson
their spies, We might excuse ourselves
from the business of catching their ne
grocs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02
A. THOMPSON,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,

Oilers his services to the community in curing Acute
Ana Chronic Diseases in the most speedy, safe and per-
nanept manner DIR. Thompson may be consulted daily
an diseases Of the human system Persons living at
stance can do so by letter, and by inclcsing red
samp they will receive answer
Particular attention given to female complaints, chli
aren's diseases and diseases of the Eye.
f-s-OFFI,E in Burrs new building, opposite United
States Hotel Lancaster. Wisconsin. iOif
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-02

conference.-the New Haven lar
nal says Connecticut has three regiments
more than her quota ready, but that the
General Government viii not accept them.
We think there must be some mistake
about that,