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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28

The Northern State that the South
didn't count upon-The State of War.
A good place for Gen. PillOw.-The bed
of the Mississippi.
Why JEFF Davis should listen to reason:
Because VIC have his privat-eer.
When an officer gets an order to recon-
noitre. he invariably scouts it.
jeff Davis is anxious for peace, and his
generals seem to show retiring dispOE-
ton
Virginia with reckless hard sowed
broadcast the seeds of war Tremendous
crops of armed men are now shooting
there
First point Of Ireland-Kape Clear.
Why is life the riddle of riddles? Be
cause We must all give it up.
Swine are held by many in high esteem
as food. but their hind parts are all gam
mon.
"YOu give me quite turn" az the thief
remarked when he was put upon the tread
mill-Pimck
Man is an animal; so is a hog. 1t IS
bad rule that won't work both wsys; there
FORE man is hog
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28
Voiceless Verse.

"The world is rife with noble thought
That trembles on the tongue;
The world is full of melody
Unwntten and unsung.
The music of march is sweet,
But action is sublime,
And you may live a nobler verse,
Than can be told in rhymei
Let Tyres and lutes, with tinkling breath,
To love sick girls belong;
The rhythm of well spent life
Is sweeter far than song.
I'm weary of the waste of words
Our world were not so dead
If half our bards would cease to write,
And live their verse instead %
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28
Mr.. PAYNE'S REPLY.
CLEVELAND, Aug. Il, 1861.

Obb' hLAND' aug Il, 1901.
DEAR SIR:-I am in receipt of a CON-
municatiOn from you under date of the
l4th inst, but am at a loss whether |
should reply to it, as was not "the Chair
man of the Committee on Resolutions at
the 18th of August Democratic Conven-
ton"
If you designed the letter for the Off
cial organ Of that Committee, it should
have been addressed to the Hon. H. E.
Smith, of Stark county. 1 read the resO-
lutions before the Convention at his re-
quest, and this act probably led you into
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28
The First Book Printed.

1t Is remarkable and most interesting
fact, that the first use to which the dis
covery Of printing was applied, was the
production of the Holy Bible. This was
accomplished at Nentz, between the years
l450 and 1855. Gutenberg was the in
ventor of the art, and Faust, a goldsmith.
furnished the necessary funds. Had it
been a single page, even an entire sheet.
which was then produced. there might
have been less occasion to have noticed it:
but there was somcthing in the whole char
acter of the affair which. if not unprece-
dented, rendered it singular in the usual
current of human events. This Bible was
IN two folio volumes. which have been just
ly praised for the strength and beauty of
the paper, the exactness of the register.
and the lustre Of the ink. The work con-
tanned twelve hundred and eighty-two
pages, and being the first ever printed, Of
course involved long periol Of time, and
an immense amount Of mental labor; and
yet for long time after it had been fn-
ished and offered for sale, not single hu-
man being, save the artists themselves.
knew how it had been accomplished. OF
the first printed Bible. eighteen copies are
now known to be in existence; four Of
which are printed in vellum. Two of
these are in England; one being in the
Greenyille collection. One is in the Royal
Library of Berlin, and one in the Royal
Library Of Paris. OF the fourteen remain
ing copies, ten are in England, there being
4 copy in the libraries of Oxford, Edin-
burgh and London. and seven in the col
lectiOns Of different noblemen. The vel
.um copy has been sold as high aseighteen
hundred dollars.
Thus, as if to mark the noblest purpose
% which the art would ever be applied.th
irst book ever printed with movable met
Il type was the Bible Hestern Episco-
'aliaR.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28

the error of suppOsing that 1 was the
Chairman. Unless, therefore, you special
ly desire reply from me, l will return
the letter to you, or forward it to Judge
Smith, as you may prefer.
Respectfully yours, &c.
H. B. PAYNE.
Hon. w. DEYNIsoN, Columbus, o.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28
GOV. DENNISON'S RESPONSE
THE STATE OF ONO, !
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Columbus, Aug. 10, 1861.

OVAuthbuo' aug lOS AOOls
SIR:-In reply to your letter of the
18th instant, in which you inform me that
you were not the Chairman of the Com
mittee on resolutions of the 9TH of August
Democratic Convention, as you were un-
derstOod to have been, 1 have to say that
intended to address you only in your re-
ported official capacity as Chairman
With you personally 1 have no cOntrOver-
sy.
1 publish the correspondence for the pur-
pose of saying that L desire my letter of
the l4th inst, to you, addressed to any
respectable gentleman who will assume the
responsibility of having been the Chair
man of the Committee that reported the
resolutions referred to, or to any other
member of the Committee, or to any other
member Of the Convention who approves
them.
Respectfully,
WM. DENNISON.
II. B. PAYNE, Esq, Cleveland, o.
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WHOLE NO. s343.

Or erazed with care, or crossed in hopeless
love, @
would not have been missed one morn con
the accustomed hill, " if he had understood
the true philosophy of recreation. Meth
er would his digestive organs have been in
good working order:
and melancholy marked him for her own"
G.icGqo Tribune.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28

Large men are less quarrelsome than
little ones. The largest Of all oceans is
Pacific.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28
4uttrp,

For the Chronicle.
Lines Tenderly Inscribed to One Be-
reaved.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-28
Direct Taxation.

The bill also apportions direct tax Of
500. .00O,0 900 among the States, as follows:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
THE SITUATION.

The advanced posts Of the army Of the Potomac,
under General Richardson, had brilliant skirmish
early Thursday morning with the pickets Of the
enemy, near Bailey's Cross Roads. The rebels
wcra two hundred strong, and the Union forces,
though greatly inferior in numbers, completely
defeated them, killing a large number and taking
several prisoners The impression prevails that
the enemy intended there and then to
provoke battle, but for this time, at least the
attempt failed (though it was probably only a
ieint as their pickets were driven back CALAMITY
by our forces.
The rebels have erected battery near Munson's
Hill, and are playing away with rided cannon on
the buildings OF Bailey's Cross Roads. It is
thought, however, that this great activity on the
part Of the enemy is only feint to withdraw
attention from a movement of large por-
ton of their forces towards the Upper Potomac,
where they intend to make crossing into Mary
land, at some place near Point OF Rocks, and,
trusting to the nsurrectionary spirit of that State
make a stand there, where provisions are plenty,
and thus place Washington between two rebel
eruiies. 1t appears evident that they cannot
longer maintain themselves in their position for
want of supplies and it is confidently believed in
Washington that a great battle must of necessity
take place within few days.
There is no doubt that the army Of General
rosencrans, in Western Virginia, is in constant
tate of activity. 1t is said that he is surrounded
by staff Of excellent officers, an element which,
u addition to his own known coolness sagacity
Ind military SKILL renders his position in
the face of the armies of Generals Lee,
Floyd and Wise, secure from surprise
or defeat. A large body of the rebels,
eight thousand strong under Gen. Lee are reported
to be encamped within five or six miles of the
encampment of Col. Reynolds, one of Gen. Rosen
crans ablest officers, who is in command of a large
body of his army. The action in which Col
vile, appears to have been but a skirmish, in
which sixteen of Col. Tyler's men were killed and
forty wounded, but it was brilliant and successful
affair wthal
Dispatches from Quincy, Illinois, inform US of
the march Of a body of rebels numbering some
three thousand, under General Martin Green, upon
the town Of Palmyra Missouri, on Wednesday
morning, and inasmuch as there were no Union
troops stationed there they took quiet possession of
the place. Itappears that train of cars the Han
nbal and st. Joseph railroad, carrying quantity
o. muskets for the troops stationed at ST. Joseph,
while approaching Palmyra on the same day, was
cred into by the rebels and Immediately returned
without damage to Hannibal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
THE NEWS.

The steamship Arago, from Havre and South
ampton 2lst inst, passed Cape Race at six o'clock
yesterday morning. Her advices are three days
later than those received by the ASIA The politi.
Cal intelligence is Of comparatively little interest
The steamship Etna, which broke her shaft
wheel on her passage to New York. had arrived
safely at Queenstown. Her passengers were to
leave in the Glasgow for New York on the 22d inst.
AT Liverpool cotton had advanced one-sxteenth
to one-eighth Of penny, principally on the
mddling and lower qualities, while breadstuffs had
declined and provisions remained without material
alteration
The steamship karnak, Captain lie Messurier,
from Nassau, arrived here yesterday afternoon.
She reports yellow fever in the British squadron
and the complete loss Of her Majesty's ship
Driver, six guns, at Mayaguana. The officers and
crew are all safe.
The steamship Matanzas arrived here yesterday
from the port Of that name in Cuba which she left
last Sunday. There was no sickness there at the
time of sailing, and no local news An important
rumor prevailed at Havana that the present Cap
tain General is soon to be recalled ard his place
supplied by General Prim or some other officer
distinguished in the Morocco war. 1t is said Gene
raj Serano has not requested his recall, and the
clumsy reason assigned is the delicate health Of
his wife, the beautiful and accomplished Countess
de San Antonio Some say the Countess alone viii
return 10 Europe, and that the Count will continne
sn the enjoyment of his viceregal state. Yellow
fever had broken out violently on board the feet
in the bay OF SANTANA.
The United States steamer Mohawk has set an
electiyen blockade at the entrance of the nor, y,
2. Marks, Florida. On the l4th instant she scut.
I'D and sunk across the channel, where it is very
efrow, captured sloop. The sunken sloop lies
such postion4hatno sea going vessel can pass
we give below comparative table Of the sala
yes Oh soldiers in both sections of tho country. It
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31

HONOR TO TIE GALLANT DEAD-ARRlvAL OF
Sanford has received despatch announcing
that the remains of the lamented hero, General
Lyon, will arrive in this city at half-past two
o'clock to-day, from Philadelphia, where they
have been honored with military escort
New York, ever ready to testify her gratitude
to the gallant defenders of the country, will
not be behind that city in the respect which is
due to the memory Of the illustrious son of
Connecticut. Tie authorities, as it will be
seen, have arranged that a military guard shall
be given his remains at the City Hall, where
they are to remain in state until Monday, when
they are to be removed, under escort, TO their
final destination in his native town. Although
the time is too short to organize any more
formal demonstration on the part of The public
there is no doubt that the feeling Of the commu,
nifty will be expressed in way that will be
equally gratifying to the family and immediate
friends of the deceased General. The spon.
taneous tribute that viii be paid his remains in
the presence Of hundreds Of thousands Of sor
row stricken and fearful spectators along the
route OF the procession Oh Monday will need
none OF the pageantry Of woe to give 1t mourn
fQi effect. The merits Of the dead soldier and
patriot are Inscribed deep on the hearts of cur
citizens, and they will mark their sense of his
loss as If he were one Of the most cherished
ons Of New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
New York, Saturday, August 81, 1861
OUR WAR MAPS.

The numerous maps, plans and diagrams Of
the operations of the Union and rebel troops in
sissippi and Missouri rivers, which have been pub
lshed from time to time in the New YORK HERALD,
are now printed on one sheet, and is ready for
delivery. Agents desiring copies are requested to
send in their orders Immediately. Single copies
1 ~ cents. Wholesale price the same as for the
! Weekly HERALD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31

setting one against the other, like house di
vided against itself, but by elevating the mora
and intellectual tone of these communities Id
this way the errors Of their faith and practice
if such there be, will correct themselves-no
by assimilating them to the Puritanical notions
of the Western world, but by harmonizing then
with the spirit of their own institutions and so,
ciaf Organization.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31

will be seen that the Southern confederacy has
fixed the pay Of the chivalry, or the descendants
Of the first families largely in advance Of govern
ment prices, while the "mudsils," or the menwho
do the fighting, receive considerably less:-
Whatths United States WaasMe Confederats
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-24
WHAT OUR SOLDIERS MOST NEED

The most pressing want Of our soldiers just now ia
blankets. Is mistake to suppose any do, that be-
cause most of the army is in Virginia they therefore
beyond the reach of frost. Every night since last Fri
day ice formed in every camp within radius Of thirty
miles Of washington. Such weather would render two
or three heavy blankets Indispensable comfort
own warm houses. How much more needed, therefore,
they In the tent which constitutes the only
shelter of our troopsP No contributions would be
ceptable blankets heavy bed covering of any de-
scrpton Such contributions may be sent either direct
through tho Quartermaster Generals Department TO
any regiment or company in the field. But whatever is
done should be done promptly The need is pressing
it will be; for, in anticipation Of early
movement, nothing Except in isolated casey has been
done, by boarding up banking tho tents, TO add
their warmth. shall become evident that any
siderable portion Of the army to remain stationary
the winter various modes will be adopted to secure pro-
lection from the cold We trust therefore, that among
the many needed articles which being prov for
troops blankets may be the most freely cont
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-24
THE MARCY RIFLES.

This new and popular organization, to DO commanded
by Colonel John Kavanagh late captain in the Thirty
seventh New York Volunteers bids fair to oustrp any
Of its competitors. Already have several officers who
have been for some time recruiting for various reg
mens in course Of formation in this city rendered them
selves and companies to form part Of the regiment
knowing to BIO under the immediate auspices Of Gen.
Marcy, Inspector General of the United States Army
and by special permission Of tho War Department hav
ing full confidence the ability and integrity Of the gem
tlemen who have already attached themselves TO this
new regiment, which gives promise OF success We
understand that Captain Doran, late OF the Thrtyse
vcnth New York Volunteers is to BIO Lieutenant Colonel
Captain Jas. c. Burke, late of the Fortieh New York
Volunteers is to DO Major Adutant G. Murphy late Of
the Thrtysevenh is to be Adjutant of the new regi-
ment that Captains Thomas and Michael Murphy Chas
Donevy of tho Thirty seventh New York Volunteers;
Captain Gotteb and Lieutenant Keyes, of the Forteth
New York Volunteers; Lieutenant Byrnes of the United
States Army and several other gentlemen Of practical
experience as military men. havo accepted the position
of captains in the above regiment and it is expected
they will at proceed to fill up their companies and
report zach day until further orders, Mt No o. Chatham
street. 1t has been suggested in high quarters that the
regiment shall form part Of the Irish brigade
TO be known the Eighty seventh Faugh Bailaoh
but this b. altogether matter for future consfie
ration for those most interested in the matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-24
Il III T. N A v Y.
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.


Owing to the storm of yesterday tho Navy Yard did
present busy appearance it generally docs, the
inccssan rain putting stop to nearly all outside work.
and the noise Of the hammer only to be heard
shiphouses under some Of the largo sheds.
naval Court Of Inquiry convened in the chapel Of the
yard yesterday for the purpose Of dsposng case Of
dsordery conduct that has been charged against naval
officer. 1t will probably sit for few days Tho officers
Of the court follows
Judge Aduocdte-Stewart L. Woodford
President-Commodore Wm Mervne
And Commodore Josiah R. Sands and Commander John
De Camp.
It's sittngs conducted with the striccst privacy,
and marine guards the door.
On Friday the yard was honored by visit from Com
nander Le Perousc, Of tho French frgate Bcone who
called to pay official visit to Commodore Panding the
commander of the Yard 1t created quite stir ali the
fornalties Of salute, inspection &C. having been gone
through with.
The Bcnvlle has left the yard for Port Royal and the
Rhode Island has taken her place. Tho Powha.an hos
ceyed orders to proceed to Philadelphia it having been
discovered at this late hour that her boilers there
Upon her arrival here she almost entirely dsmanted
the order has been the occasion OF considerable
trouble She will sail for Philadelphia this morning hav-
ing on board portion Of her old Tho Curew lies
in tho stream there being for her at the docks
She bears all the evidence Of the late contest, and
board it is still tho theme Of conversation The PARROT
ricd gun the forecaste had about fect OF its
muzzo knocked OF by ball during the engages
mcnt and was consequently rendered useless The CIR
lew will be repaired possible when she will
again leave for active duty.
The ship Morning Light, having gone into commission
will proceed to The other vessels ut the
yard are being prepared as speedily possible.
The following the officers at present board the
receiving ship North Carona:--
Commandment. W. Meade.
First Lie,aenant-M. B. Woolsey.
Second Lieutenant-John w Simmons.
Masters Mats,Stonehall, Mathews, McCAbe, Rodgers,
Rhodes, Dentron.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-24

The NEW CRoroN Pre- Own Hon BRIDGE. This immense
Pipe, winch was commenced about eighteen months ago
ma oeen completed and will be ready receive the
water IN about two weeks 1t has been connected on
oosn SIDES, the full length being 1850 foot 10
seven ise' SIX inches wide. and rests upon iron pillars
when run up between the two old pipes about eight feet
70 calculated that It will carry over the bridge daily
ABOUT one million gallons Of water. The old pipes
nAvo peen disconnected from the front or tho small
reservoir q each end Of tho bridge end con.
nected on the side, so that in case il win be ro-
qo,red 70 repair the new piucs At any time the
PRESIDENT OF tho Croton Board Mr. Thomas Stephens on
WEDNESDAY, reviewed the work and found every thing in
roaaness 10 admit OF tho water being let on II 10 the
owing TO the height Of the pipe tho bridge Is to
DO rased some SIX feet on each sde sn the pipe arched
ter work win not BIO commenced until the spring al
bridge. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-24
THE NATIONAL FIRE GUARD.

This new regiment, which has lately been organized
and to be composed Of two members Of each ro appara
tus doing active duty in the States OF New York. New
Jersey, Pennsylvania Massachusetts, and Connecticut
give grand Union ball at tho City Assembly Rooms this
evening. Tho regiment which will be commanded by
Colonel VIM. p Valentine has already secured some Of
the most efficient military men from tho above States
and s fast filling up In numbers Delegations from tho
fire departments Of Boston, Philadelphia, New Haven
Sprnghed Newark and Jersey City win be present. the
occasion promising TO DO fine ahir. The committee,
which consists Of Colonel VIM P. Valentine Major c. w.
Bennett Captain c. H. Duff and Captain John Lake. have
made the most extensive arrangements number OF
most influential citizens have sgnicd their intention
TO accept tho invitation extended TO them Among them
Mayor Wood, Simeon Draper Judge Barnard and others
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-24
DEPARTURE OF TnE FIFTY-NINTH REGI-
NE,NT

Late yesterday evening the Fifth ninth regiment, New
York State Volunteers, embarked from South ferry,
Brooklyn in the steamer Transport for South Amboy, N
j. on their way to Washington Tho tents were struck
amid tho Storm and the begun their active military
with small foreaste Of the hardships of cam
paignng Eight companies numbering over seven hun
dred men, mustered on board. The two companies OF
Captain Tying and Captain Pauldng will follow as soon as
full and join the regiment at Washington.
As tho principal officers of this regiment have earned
distinction military and civic, append some personal
Information respecting them
Colonel VIM. Linn Tidba, commanding, Is lawyer and