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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-18
WAR Matters al washington.

WAsHINGToN, July I5.-Accorling to the trust
worthy reports there are 600 troops at Fairfax
and $500 al Centreville. They are chiefly from
Alabama South Carolina and Georgia. Most of
the Nrginians have removed back to Manassas
Union Njrginians think no stand viii be made this
side Of MANASSAS.
The result Of Inquiries in military quarters this
morning is that Fairfax Court House is not yet oc-
ca pied by the Federal troops
The First Massachusetts Second Michigan and
Twelfth New York Regiments viii form Brigade
under Col. Richardson Of Michigan, and will form
part OF Gen. Tylers Division and will probably
DO the right wing Of the advancing column.
Last night it was again rumored that Patterson
had conflict vita Johnson.
4 rebel spy from Richmond was arrested at the
Relay House to-day A German woman was also
arrested, and u number of letters for prominent
rebels found on her
Three citizens OF Vienna who took refuge in the
camp ut Falls Church this morning, say that Gov
Letcher has issued proclamation requiring the
counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Loudon, Or
onge, Stafford, Culpepper and Rappahannok to
furnish 1000 men within two days. Ifnot forth
coming, the men are to be drafted The men say
many Of their neighbors viii follow to cur lines.
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Reading From the poets,-The celebra-
ted actress and Poetess, Mis- ADAu MEvKEN,is
advertised III our columns to give an entertain
ment of high literary character, in this city, on
+ riday evening next, at Franklin Hail. She
will give Readings and REGULATIONS from
Shakespeare, Dickens, Willis and Edgar 4
Poe. 1t has been some time since we have
been favored with an Entertainment Of this
kind in Kenosha, and we myy well indulge our
selves in such a literary treat. Miss Menken
receives the highest compliments from the best
papers in c ties where she has performed. The
following very aatterng notice is from the New
York Tribune Of August 20, 1860:
Miss Menken has decided genius Her rem
dition of Poe's Raven has certainly never been
excelled, and we d oubt if she has superior liv-
ing as a Dramatic Reader, since the retirement
Of Fanny Kemble. In addition to this, she is
a most accomplished scholar and poetess, uni
ting great personal attractions with her most
graceful and dignifed bearing. Her conception
OF the characters she portrayed last evening at
Hope Chapel, was endowed with a glow and
beauty we have never seen surpassed"
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Is IL Truc ?-The West Bend, washington
Co.. Post learns from Mr.. F. O. Thorp, that he ha
just received a letter from his father who reside
n this co unity lCol II. S. THORPE stating that h
has;received a letter written by one of compan-
which left here last spring for California. and il
which he states that the whole company, with tht
| exception Of himself, were murdered by the In
dams, when only few miles beyond Salt Lake
City 1t appears that towards the close Of the day
on which this terrible massacre was committed the
surviving member alone was sent on ahead Of the
main body, for the purpose Of securing suitable
camping grounds, and that upon his return, he
found the whole party weltering in their blood
and their teams and provisions missing. MrNATH-
AN McCoMMoEs, son inIaw of Mr. Thorp, with
his wife were among those killed.
There were three overland parties started from
this place lest spring, for California. MI McCom-
mons party, we think was the first company that
started quite early in the spring II we mistake
not he went out with two or three wagons and we
remarked at the time upon the perfection OF his
outfit for the overland trip 1t hardly seems prob
able that this terrible tale is true. Mr. McCom
mons had made a successful trip across the plains
to California and back previous to this one audit
hardly seems probable that he would allow HIM.
self to be so completely taken uuawares by the
Indians as to have his whole company cut of with
out resistance. We trust that there is some mis-.
AXE in this statement. It is too horrible to be-
eve
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Another Rfal.tin rEissonri.

HANNIBAL, Mo, July u 1851.
Three companies of the Hannibal Home
Guards, which started from here yesterday
morning to relieve Col Smith, have returned
and bring the followng
The railroad is unobstructed between Han
nibal and Monroe; no bridges burned or 9TH
erwise damaged. On arriving at Monroe, we
effected junction with Col Smith, who was
engaged entrenchi1g himself at the Seminary
building near that place. The rebels, about
1900 Strong,were grouped around over The prai-
RE, out Of reach of Smiths rifles. They had
two pieces Of artillery, six FOUNDERS which
they soon brought to bear upon us, but the
distance was so great that their balls we're al
most spent before reaching their aim. Col.
Smith ordered his men to continue the work
on tortiications and to watch the flash of the
enemy's guns which they did, falling into ditch
es tn the shot passed, when all would rise
and go to work again. IN the meantime our
gun was used with telling accuracy upon the
enemy
By the aid Of spy glass several horses and
'nelg riders were distinctly seen lying dead on
The praIe. The action continued until near
daTk,WAea the last shot from our gun dismount.
eJ one OF the enemy's and just at this moment
Gov Wood and Cap. Burnap fell upon the enc
nay rear with the cavalry sent from Quincy
ON w ednesGay, completely routing them and
taking 70 prisoners, one gun and large mum
Der OF horses. There were from 20 to 80 reb.
els killed. Not a man of the Federal forces
was killed and but few wounded. We left fol
home as soon as the battle was decided and, dc
not know the names Of the wounded.
1t IS said thai Col. Smith is determined K
shoot some of the most prominent rebel prison
| ers.
The energy Of Gov. Wood is commendabl
IN the extreme. When he landed at Marion
City, some Of the men asked what they SHOULD
do Tor PROVISIONS. His reply was, ''Let the in
lantry take care of the provisions, the frs
thing we've got to 90 is to relieve Col Smith
and then we may stop and californian
march " end he started off on a brisk trot
lie declared that whoever oIthe rebels fell in
to his hands would not get off on parole
Col Palmers regiment encamped at Ham
bal last night.
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At Cony ention Of the Teachers Of Kenosha
County few weeks SINCE resolution was unan-
imousiy adopted, recommending that a Meeting of
all the Schools in the County, be held at some time
during the present summer, The object Of this
meeting to increase the interest in education-
al matters by bringing together the children from
the various parts Of the county and by public ex-
ercises, and by exhibiting samples of Pemnauship,
MIup-drawing, &c, to show the relative proficiency
made by scholars in different neighborhoods and
! towns.
committee was appointed at that time, to
make all necessary arrangements for such meeting
majority of that committee met at Kenosha, the
10th of July, and decided that such meeting shod
be held at some suitable place, Ito be hereafter de-
temined upOuJ early in the month Of September
That suitable prizes shall be offered for the best
specimens OF Map-Drawing, pencilling, Penman.
ship, and such other exercises as the committee
may, in future, determine upon.
All needed information as TO time, place, regUla
tions, &c, will be given at an early date ",
would call the attention of Teachers and Superin
tendents in various parts Of the county to this sub
ject, and would invite their cordial cooperation
in this matter. We understand that some OF the
towns, are already engaged in making their prep
arations. Lei every town do likewise. We would
ask each Superintendent in tho county, to see tc
it, that every district is represented. A suitable
display Of banners wiu add much to the interest OF
the occasion.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEES.
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NEW YORK, July 12-The steamer Illinois
from Fort Pickens June goth and Key West
9Th inst, has arrived here. The guns, shells,
&c, which were destined for Fort Pickens were
taken to Tortugas, not being needed at Pick
ems. The Cahawba from Fort Pickens the 9Th
inst, had arrived at Key West, and up to that
date no warike movement had taken place.
Col Wilson's Zouaves had been taken to Tor
tugas, ana Capt. Dawson's Artillery to Santa
Rosa All quiet at Key West The brig Brilliant
and the bark N. Stetson, were there as piizes.
-Four more were daily expected. All had been
taken off the mouth of the Mississippi The
Brooklyn hah been ashore. Tho rebel steamer
Sumter had run the blockade, and is now on the
seas privateering
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A NEW ARTICLE.
Dv ROback's stomach Bitters.

new and delightful stomaehic and Cordial Tor giving
tone to the Stomach and for the preyeni9h o. eous com
,intrt "a inc sdent to the western country. Try II
IN G1Boy r. is superior all other Bitters ITy IT.
~ OF these Btters now llS6l) the sole property
f he RhnT originated with of the Oldest and most
Practitioners OF the vest, and 1t ls direct
en- a ta he wants Western people,
se derive their stimulus from the powerful ton
- 80 ~ ~ Toots and herbs of which they comp0s
cd and az tbey are By laying unnatural cravings Of
''ONl''i' TEMPERANCE,
m resent propretor believes that in making them widely
known the public welfare is subserved ,.,.,,o.o.
viii soon be be for by all Of Dr. R0 back numerous
oents and Hotels &c. the country N tne neah-
zinc orders will filled direct from Cincinnat IN any
quantity and the lowest rates; 1t is put npnn
49, and securely hacked in Hail doZ saInp
cases wiz however packed and sent to any Address
aesl TIsettau Price 81 Per Bottle, or for So.
Principal Office and salesroom No East Fourth
NO. 81 Hammond street - uauosba "A
W. DE Es thro1,gbort the ITn;o11 1y49
For Sale by WHEELER & CLARK, Aei
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Nor'l,-westcrn FemnIe College, Eva 1ls-
lNra.

Nortl,-western FemnIe College, Eva Ils-
tOn.
The programme Of the Commencement Exer
cises and the Annual Floral Concert of the Mu-
sic classes Of this Institution have Just been re-
ceiyed, together with the Sixth Annual Gaia
logue. We have seen reports of the Commence
ment Exercises in the Chicago Journal,
and Tribune, all of which describe them as ex-
ceedingly interesting and evincing thorough lit
erary and musical culture Three voting
ladies' received the Degree ofLaureate CHARTS
Louisa L. Bragdon, Of Evanston, and Lydia NJ.
Howe and Isabella S. Miner, Of Chicago
Three received the Degrees Of Laureate Of Sci
ence-Celia E. Stowe Of Chicago, Martha J.
Shannon of Freeport, and Mary E. Bragdon, of
Evanston. The AIumnae were addressed in
the evening by Miss Z. J. Eddy, of Indianapo-
lis in spirited Poem on 1.-THE Age" after
which they welcomed the newly graduated
class to their organization, browning them With
myrtle in honor of their successful completion
of the college race The Catalogue shows that
ten States have been represented in the institu-
ton the past year. and one hundred and fifteen
names registered as students We should not
neglect to state, for the honor of the students
Of 1861, that Immediately after Degrees had
been conferred, on Commencement Day, their
representative, Miss Stowe, presented the Col
lege with several valuable additions to its ap-
paratus, costing fifty dollars.
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Gem. Mcclellan still Advancing.

HARRISBURG, July I6--Col. Charles J. Bid
die, commander of the reserve force lately en-
camped at Cumberland, occupied New Creek
Bridge on Sunday, by order of Gen. Mcclellan
Col. Kane, of the same brigade, occupied
Piedmont; and Captain Irwin took his post at
New Creek Valley. The enemy precipitatey
retreated on the approach of the force. Cap
tain Taylor company pursued and captured a
wagon filled with piunder. Monday morning
the enemy attacked Captain Twins position,
but were vigorously repnlsed leaving two dead
and carrying away some wounded.
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GEN. McCLELLAN's OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The following des
patch was received to-day at the headquarters
from General Mcclellan:
BEVERLY, Va, July 13.-The success to-day
is all could desire. We captured six brass
cannon, of which one is rifed, and all the
enemy's camp equipage and transportation
Inc number of tents will probably reach 200
and more than 60 wagons. Their killed and
wounded amounts to fully $50, and at least 100
prisoners, and more coming in constantly. /
know already OF ten officers killed and taken
prisoners. Their defeat was complete. I occu.
pied Beverly by rapid march. Colonel Garnet
abandoned his camp early this morning, leav-
ing much of his equipage. lie campee within a
Ie" miles OF Beverly, but our rapid march turned
him back in great confusion, and he is now
retreating. On the road to ST. George, Gen.
Morris is to follow him up closely l have
telegraphed to the two Pennsylvania regiments
at at Cumberland, to join Gen. Hill at Rowlesburg.
Inc General is concentrating all his troops at
RoWlesburg, and will cut off Garnett's retreat
near West Union, Or if possible at ST. George.
may say that we have driven out some lie, :
OOU troops, strongly entrenched, with loss OF
IL killed 35 wounded. Provision returns
found here show Garnett's force to have been
0,00O men. They were Eastern Virginians
Georglans Tennesseeans, and, think, Carroll
mans
Tomorrow can give full details as to pris-
oners, &c.
trust that Gen. Cox has by this time driven
Gov. Wise out of the Kanawha Valley. In that
case shall have accomplished the object OF
liberating Western Virginia l hope the Gen
eral-in- Chief will approve of my operations.@
G. B. MCCLELLAN.s
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MeSSTS. Editors
A few words for your readers about the crops.
just here in the vicinity Of Cypress, the prospect
is favoraoei wheat, with a few exceptions, never
looked betterj little injured by the rust. Corn
is promising. But in the northern part Of the town
there is drawback. Some farmers are plowing
up large fields. In Brighton, they havo turned in
their cattle to pasture wheat not worth harvesting
There are some exceptions occasionally you viii
sec good field that looks promising, Letters from
Rock Co. inform me, that both aheat and corn are
very small and backwarJ, the former much injur
ed.
Bristol, July 18Th, 81. ~
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A Noble Acton the arrival of the Ord Wis
consn Regiment ut Chicago on Saturday last, the
NJ. s. r. r. Co. had ready for the troops las gal
Ions coffee, 700 loayes, IS hams and made up into
sandwiches, and went through the cars ard gave
each soldier a sandwich with liberal mug Of cof-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-18

Ought 10 he Cat Down.-Along Market St..
between Church and Chicago streets, there is a
rank growth Of thistles, which ought to be cut up
before they scatter over our fields and gardens -
We have no ordinance against thistles but the
Marshal might remove them as a nuisance
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Good Neyys fro,.u Ceu rUcCIajl,n

WASHINGTON, July 14.-Gen McClcllan's
official account to Gen. Scott, from Beverly
18th says: II have received propositions from
Col. Pegram for the surrender Of a remnant of
his command, say 600 men. l shall have near
ly thousand prisoners to take care of when
these come in The latest accounts make
one hundred and fifty rebels killed. Gen. Nc
Clellan,s dispatches caused joy here, which is
shared by Gen. Scott
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New Husic.-We are indebted to the publish
ers Roof & CADY Of Chicago, for new song en-
titled Mother Oh sing to me of Heaven" Song
with Chorus by GEO. +. Roor. It is one Of the
most charming little songs we have lately met
both words and music
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-18
Probable Advance of PatfersOm---Tlc
Rebels Esetreuaing.

NEW YORK, July 15.-IHe Commercial Aduer-
taSer has private letter from one of the Twelfth
Regiment, dated at Martinsburg, July 1lth 1t
says the Regiments were under marching orders,
and expected to leave that evening, ell die tents
had been struck. Three thousand six hundred
men were in the vicinity and camped in sight of
each other The Twelfth have had the right of the
lines given to them. A flag of truce came
from the rebles for an armistc of ten DAYS to make
up their minds whether to fight or retreat Pat
ters2n replied ''No, not day r. The enemy have
since Ietreated IS miles towards Richmond
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-18

The adjouFmod meeting Of Stockholders Of
the Kenosha, Rockford & Rock Island Railroad,
which was to have been he.d at Harvard ON Mon
day last, TO hear the report of tho Committee ap-
pointed te confer with the Bondholders in refer
ence to stocking and operating theroad. was post
poned for the reason that the committee had not
returned from New York.
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The Kew Route East.-We call the atten-
ton Of travellers and those about starting for
the east to the card of Capt R. BELL, who has
been appointed Passenger and Freight Agent
ofthe Detroit & milwaukee, Railway and all its
to get ticket of Capt. Bell and try this grand
Route
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Another BattIe---sOs KILLED.

| BEVERLY, July 12.-Yesterday morning Gen
Mcclellan ordered four regiments-8th, 10th
and 18th Indiana volunteers, and the 9th Ohi(
to proceed along the line of the hills south
east of the enemys entrenchod camp, to the
Beverly road, where it crossed the mountains
two miles eaet of the enemy's position, witt
orders to proceed along the Beverly road anC
attack the east side of the works, Genera
Mcclellan being prepared to assault the wes
side as soon az firing should announce the com
mencement of the attack.
he capture of courier who mistook the road
through the enemys camp for that of our troops
placed the enemy in possession of knowledge o.
the movement,
When Gen. Rosencranz reached the Beverly
road. at two P. M, after a most exhausting
march over the mountains, he found the enemy
posted upon the opposite side of the road about
500 strong with two cannon, holding a strong
position, partially fortified. An engagement III
stantly took place, and continued three-quarters
of an hour, when the rebels were totally routed,
with loss of300 men, including 10 officers and
both their cannon, About rs of the killed and
20 wounded fell into our hands, and $50 others
taken prisoners.
The road was between two hills Our
troops descending steep declivity were greatly
exposed to the fire of the rebels, who occupied
the opposite hill and poured musketry, shot
and shell upon them.
The Rosencranz column remained at the
place of engagement during the night
Gen. Mcclellan was in position with his
whole force during the whole afternoon ready
to make the assault, but heard nothing from the
other column, except distant firing Early in
the morning he was proceeding to plant cannon
upon an eminence commanding portion of the
rebel camp, and preparing to attack the whole
nest IN front, when it was ascertained that the
enemy had evacuated the place daring the
night, moving towards Laurel Hill leaving
few men, their sick, all their tents, cannon
and camp equipage, and transportation.
A rapid march was then made by General
Mcclellan to Beverly, passing Rosencranz' S
column ON the road, with instructions to follow
quickly. At Beverly it was ascertained that
late in the day the rebel forces at Laurel Hill
had retreated, moving towards Romney. Our
tota! loss is only ii killed and 35 wounded.
-, The above report is approved by Gen. Nc
Clellan.
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A Good ob.--The Street Supervisor pu4
down, yesterday, new plank crossing, across
Market street from the corner of our Office. An
other ehould be laid across Main street
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The Crops.-Since the rain and cool wealth
or Of last week, we have conversed with sever
al Of our farmers from various parts ofthe count
ty, All unite in saying that the prospects Of
the various crops have materially frightened.
The rust has been washed off, and wheat has
taken u new start. In some localities wheat
was too far advanced to be benefited, though
as a general thing the rain was timely and was
;ust what was needed.
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EB@We are indebted to Hon. c. l. Hutchin-
son, of Sacramento, CAL, for copy of the
Journal of the California State Agricultural
Society.
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Thanks. We notice that the Kenosha
Democrat of last week thanks Capt McYean
for copy of the Camp Record. We are glad
to see this evidence of a remaining spark of
manhood in the breast Of the editor of that
sheet. The only wonder is that he did not
improve the opportunity to denounce and Will
fly the Captain and his Company. That is the
way he generally serves our patriot soldiers
who are fighting for the preservation of the
Government and tho Union
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gQ~ See 4th page for Agricultural Column, Adyer-
tisements, &c.
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''The Spirit w hisPers,' will appear next
week. Many thanks for both favors.
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Sales g, 300 Kenosha club, at
5000 Nil club at
10000 Chic spring. at

These figures speak for themselves, and farmers
west and northwest Of this port, who have good
quality of wheat. viii see at once the advantage
OF bringing it here for shipment Taken to Mil
waukee or Chicago, and mixed with the large
amounts from those cities it brings no more than
the general average ofthe country however good it
maybe The completion of the Kenosha Rockford
Rock Island Railroad, has opened our port TO all
that excellent wheat growing country, lying west
OF US to Rockford Our shipping and storing IA
cilities are equal to any probable present demand
and will be increased and enlarged as bushes;
may require
We merely remark here, that Mr. TARBELL Of
this city, receives and ships large or small amounts
of gram, for Buffalo, on account of the owners
and returns specie or good eastern currency, at tn,
Buffalo price, less cost of transportation and stor
age. See Mr.. Tarbells card.
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American Cement Glue.-We invite the
attention Of all our readers to the advertise
mcnt Of Messsrs Johns q Crosley, New York,
in another column. Their CEMENT CLUE
will no dubt meet with large sale, is great
saving to housekeepers, and within the reach
ofalL Only IS cents per toHle, and for sale by
druggists and storekeepers generally.
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Saddle. and Bride Lost.-Who has found
a Saddle and Bride and Martingales, lately
1t will be seen that reward is offered for
them. On the evening of the 4th person
from the country hitched his horse in town, but
when he wanted him he was gone, The horse
got home quite late in the evening without
saddle or bride. It supposed that he lost
them off
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Large Yield of Wool.-The last Wauke-
gan Gazette says: Mr.. E. D. Ferry of Benton
in this county, informs us that he sheared
from his Spanish Merino buck, few days since
a fleece which weighed ttoenty toO pounds !
Who can beat that
How is it? Can none Of the Wool Growers
in Kenosha county come up to that.