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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-02-07

FROM A MASSACHUSETTS MAN IN SourH
CARoLINA.-A Massachusetts man now
residing in Columbia, s. c., says that he
has been drafted to do partol duty in that
city in the absense of the entire military
force at Charleston. They are ordered to
look sharply after the negro population.
He also gives his opinion that an attack
upon Fort Sumter will soon be made
Governor Pickens and his leading counsel
lors are against any such attempt at pres
ent, as it is manifest that it must result,
even if successful, in great loss of life /;
but the large military force now on foot in
that State are clamorous to be led at once
to the assault, ard their opportunities
cannot long be withstood, as the military
power is now The dominant one in the
State. As yet, with the masses, no evil
deuce is manifested of desire to retreat
from their present position, although it is
accompanied with may privations.-Boston
Traveller,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-02-07
Gossip from Charleston.

A Charleston correspondent of the N.
Y. Evening Post writes as follows Of what
is being done and what it c;sts:
Meanwhile We improve each shining
cloudy or rainy hour to the UTMOST prepa-
ration for possible consequences, and the
federal government may be assured that
coercion will figure up far bloodler total
than it might have cost two weeks ago
We have transported more big guns to the
batteries of James Island, wherewlih to
menace Anderson, and confidently assert
that. with the assistance of Fort Moultrie,
we could keep up such bombardment as
to effect breace in the walls of Fort Sum-
ter, to be followed by storm and capture.
At Fort Moultrie we have remounted all
The guns, piled sandbags four feet high and
fifteen feet thick on the ramparts. besides
covering the powder magazine with them
and adopting other precautions. From.
Petersburg, Virginia, we are in hourly ex-
pectation of one thousand pounds of pow
der and two thousand of shot and shell,
purchased by order of Governor Pickens.
We buy pistols-plenty of them-in spite
of Judge Smalley. of whom we have lime.
And we drill, march and countermsrch; !;
enlist soldiers, receive volunteer companies
from the interior, and are otherwise as
military busy as possible.
All this costs money! good deal of it.
/ cannot say if the expenses reach "ifteen
thousand dollars day." and really distrust
that aggregate. You have had my testi-
mony as to the manler in which they are
borne by the Charlestonians in my last let
ter. They Indignantly or contemptuously
deny the stories of exactions, starvation
DC, retailing them only as instances of
the shameless mendacity of the northern
press. That from the Washington Star,
concerning a forced "assessment'of forty
thousand dollars from Ex-Governor Aiken,
is pronounced triumph Of falsehood.
On the other side, however, must men,
tion that the Charleston newspapers do not
chronicle every thing which occurs in this
city. They can exhibit notable reticenco
on occasion. You heard nothing of the
sinking of the boats to blockade the har-
Dor from them, nor will you hear any au-
thentic detail of the batteries on James
Island: neither citizens nor strangers are
allowed to land tbere-scarcely residents
and the like circumspection is exercised
with respect to other forts. OF course,
private visits to Anderson are forbidden
for disobeyiDg this order, clergyman AID
friend Of the mayors the Rev. Mr.. Harris,
was recently expelled from Charleston
He lived at SuIlivan's Island, and rowed
10 Fort Sumter in pleasure boad, in COM
pany with party of ladies, there spend
ing an hour or two with their mutual ac-
quaintances. This anecdote, communica-
ted TO me by one of them, has not appear
ed in the newspapers.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-02-07
TbeJapanese Embassy at Home

The correspondent of ths N. Y. Times
writes from Jeddo, Nov. 18th, that the
Embassy had arrived at that port. He
thus describes their departure from the
steamer:
"The officers were all assembled on the
quarter deck in undress uniform, with side
arms-tbe marines drawn up, and the
yards were manned. Simme- Buzen-N No
Kami, first Prince, led the party shaking
hands with each officer as be passed, and
most of them were shaken very hard
Among the Japanese officers l saw tears
trickling down their faces, the artist was
most affected. The most profound silence
prevailed during their departure, until the
salute was fired, and the band struck up
"Home, Sweet Home;' after which the
port rigging was man, ed and three hearty
cheers were given; to this the Embassa-
dors waved their fans and stood erect in
their boats. They were received on shore
without ceremony, and proceeded quietly
to their homes"
He further says:
IA VAIN vi n iiQC Ou uOIScUdCh ~
the streets of Jeddo is amusing. We are
great curiosities, and at the end of every
square an immense crowd is shut off BY
the gates across the street, when another
one commences, and by the time We reach
the next corner, it is swelled to enormous
size. Pilicemen who 60 before US to clear
the way, are relieved every two squares.
The streets are, as general thing, clean,
but the houses are poor wooden shanties,
with tubs of water upon every other one in
case of fire. The now palace of the Ty-
coon is progressing finely, and will be a
handsome building when completed. We
have not seen single man of the Embas
sy, up 10 this time,, since they landed; ev-
erytEing is done through an entirely diff
ferent set of officers. They said they in
tended to come off and bid US goodbye,
but l doubt it very much.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-02-07
News.

The Albany Standard tells a tough story
Of an old bachelor who married a young
wife aud soon after lost her by death. He
was so much affected by it that he pro-
cured the services Of surgeon to cut Of
her head, and embalm it SO that it resem,
bled life. This extraordinary "center-
table ornament" was enclosed in an ele-
giant case and placed in the widower's
room, where he spends his time gazing on
it.--Three burglars entered the house of
John Hutchinson, Camden, n. j., and had
got the silver plate, when parrot sung
out-"You lazy devils, see you. John,
bring my revolver!' They fled precipitate-
ly, but dog belonging to the next neigh.
Dor caught one of them, and he will serve
to help catch the others.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-02-07

LINCOLN In lNvENroR.-We were shown
al the U. S. Patent Office the model of a
steamer combining buoyant air chambers
with steamboat or other vessel, for the
purpose of enabling their draught of water
to be readily lessened, that they might
pass over bars or through shallow water
without diseharging their cargoes. This
method of lifting vessels over shoals was
invented by Abraham Lincoln, President
elect, for which he received patent, May,
~, 1S49.- Wash. Star.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-02-07
g Snook's mother and old Mrs. Stubs

ESnook's mother and old Mrs. Stubs
were talking about little babies.
why" said Mrs. Shocks, "when was
little baby they put me in quart and
they put the lid on
Sand did you live" was the astonished
inquiry of Mrs. Stubs.
"They tell me l did," was the astonished
reply.
swell. did you ever!" and Mrs. Stubb.
fell to knitting like one possessed.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-02-07

HAn awfully affecting parting took
place yesterday between the President and
Senator Fitzpatrick. The former said
"Governor, the current of events warns
me that we shall never meet again on this
side of the grave. have tried to do nv
duty TO both sections, and have displeased
both. l feel isolated in the world."-N
Y. Tribune.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15
IEI4EGRAPHlO.
PARTICULARS Of THE LAUREL HILL
BATTLE.
ThGRebelS Escape by Retreating
THE NUMBER or RILLED, WOUNDED
AND PRISONERS.
The Rebels Retreating upon
Manassas.
The Union Loss at Laurel Hill
SECESSION MOVEMENTS IN
KENTUCKY.
$3,O00,00Oa Year Saved from
the Seeding States.
JOHN. G. FREMONT AND HIS
DEPARTMENT.
A WESTERN ARMORY TO DE
ESTABLISHED
A WESTERN ARMORY TO BI
ESTABLISHED.
This Mornings Report.
FROM WASHINGTON,

W ASHlNGTON, July IL.
Worlds special;
The Freeborn on Saturday went within
100 yards of Matthias Point and treated the
rebels who were hid in the bushes to about
twenty shells, scattering them in all di-
rections.
1t is clear they have no battery there,
but at Aquia the rebels were very busy
constructing their Notifications.
A negro who escaped from Alabama en-
tered the lines last night, and was brought
before Gen. Scott. He says there were five
regiments yesterday morning in and around
Fairfax Court House, with eighteen field
pieces in all, and twelve pieces in bate
ry. The three most advanced regiments
are South Carolinians.
From the Court House back to Centre
vile the roads are lined with disunion
troops. Their baggage, &C., from Fairfax
Station, has been carried back to Man
assas.
This is in preparation for an attack from
us. They have batteries commanding eve
ry approach by road to the Court House.
Trees are felled in all the neighboring
woods.
The Fifth Alabama Regiment is made up
entirely of boys.
Lieut.. Tompkins captured four South
Carolinians this afternoon. They belonged
to the three advanced Rebel regiments
From all that could be gained from them,
they confirmed the intimations that they
are about to retreat
Herald's correspondence.
The two Misses Scott, who are supposed
to have been the cause of the capture of
Capt. Goodwin, of the Connecticut Regi-
ment, have been arrested by order of Gen.
Tyler, and will be held prisoners till Good
win is released
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15

Viewed in the light of Gen. McClellan's s
victory at Laurel Hill, the following extract
from a letter from the secession army to
the Louisville Courier, is entertaining:
Things are rapidly approaching the point
toward which all eyes have been turned for
the past two months, and, judging from
the best information, the events of the next
ten days will be of thrilling interest to the
civilized world.
The return Of Mcclellan to his posi-, as
commander of the Abolition Army in West.
ern Virginia, is deemed of sufficient sig
nifcance 20 make all preparations for re-
pelling an attack; and, notwithstanding
the profound secresy pertaining to the
movement Of our troops, at headquarters,
the briskness Of things generally, coupled
with the hasty departure of two regiments
for Harpers Ferry at o'clock this morn
ing, justifes me in saying that there will
be " somebody hurt in a few days. But
we feel equal to any emergency that may
arise, and if the enemy are one-half as
anxious for an engagement as the members
of Gen. Johnston's brigade, We will soon be
at it in earnest as that portion Of our brig
ade under the command of Col. Jackson are
within few miles Of them, and an attack
on his force will be the signal for us to
"double quick" it 10 the banks Of the Po-
t0mae.
A correspondents the New Orleans Pic.
ayune writes from Richmond, upon June
26th, as follows:
Our sojourn in Richmond is over. All
the world is moving forward to the great
battlefield, before Harper's Ferry and Al
exandria. That an engagement of gene
raj character and of great importance will
take place there, before many days, per-
haps within the next fOrty-eight hours, is
now certain. We expect il here--they eX.
pect it in Washington. Everything that
could be moved away has already gone
North from the Federal Capital Ever
that portion of the public archives daily il
use by the various Departments Of the Gov
ernment, have been sent on to Philadel
phia, and some of them as far as Boston
This we have from the most reliable anthOr
ity-that of employees of the railroads be
tween here and Baltimore, who only report
what they have seen with their own eyes
Their testimony, however, is fully cOrrob
GRATED by all passengers from Washington
and official reports received by the highes
authorities here.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15
The Union Nom nations.

When, few weeks ago, We expressed a
desire for q union of all who were ready
to sustain the government in its attempt
to crush treason and put down rebellion,
in The coming State campaign, the Ashta-
bula Sentinel read us ont of the Republi-
can party therefor, and apparently en-
deavOred to destroy all confidence in the
honesty of our belief. Choosing to let fu-
ture events justify our course We made no
defence against the charges of the senti-
mel and other journals which followed it.
We are glad now to see that the Sentinel
has come directly to the ground which we
hold. In its last issue, we find the follow
ing;
We do not care anything about names,
only as they mean something. The Re-
publicans having elected Mr.. Lincoln, his
administration will bear their name as
matter Of course; but that will not stand
in the way Of a fraternal recognition of all
who patriotically yield their support to the
Administration, in this trying hour. Il is
a matter Of daily observation that the great
mass Of the people approve the course of
the President thus far, and will stand by
him. Great numbers who consider them
selves as Of this Democratic party psrtake
Of this feeling, and will stand by those
who are honestly and earnestly for the
country. They are not likely now to array
themselves against the Administration at
the bidding Of a set Of men who counsel
compromise and peace with the robbers and
traitors of the South. We accept the issue,
and 60 for the Administration.
This is no more and no less than we
have claimed from the first. We never
proposed to abandon the Administration,
or to be less q Republican when the time
comes to again bring up party distinctions,
than We have been heretofore. We knew
that the great mass of the Democrats of
our State were heartily in favor of carry
ing this war vigorously forward until treG-
son was forever crushed. Such being the
case, we proposed TO abandon our party
name for the time being, and labor frater-
nslly with all who were with us in devo-
tion to our common country. The action of
the Democratic Central Committee, repre-
senting but minority of the Democracy
of the State, has confirmed our view of the
case, and it seems has brought the Sentinel
up to our stand point. Let US now go for.
ward together, and with ''the whole Union"
for our motto, proceed to the election of
good and true men to the offices of the State,
who, until the war is decided, know no
creed but that which the widest patriotism
dictates.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15
From sonrh YYcatsrn virginia.

The Richmond Dispatch has the following;
Brigadier- General Floyd has, within the
space of twenty days, enrolled, armed, equip
ped, and brought to a condition Of most cred
table discipline, two regiments of men, who
will be ready TO march in five days from this
time. He expects to add yet another regi-
ment. The two now ready, at the camp rear
Wytheville, are commanded by Col. A. w.
Reynolds and Harry Heth, both accomplish
ed officers, late of the Federal Army. They
are both graduates of West point, and Col. R.
was a classmate Of Gen. Beauregard. The
regiment itself is. said to be composed of a
body Of men who cannot be surpassed for
manly proportions and all the native quali-
ties of the true soldier. Gen. Floyd has ac-
complished wonders IN bringing together and
equipping such body Of men in so brief a
space of time. They will soon be on the
march, hunting out the rude and brutal foe
who is now desecrating the soil Of Virginia.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW oRK, July I0.
The Government has accepted tender
from Gov. Morgan of 900 cavalry.
A number of clerks have been removed
from the Intelier Department. The want
of money is the reason of their discharge.
The Patent Office receipts are down to
almost nothing. The reserve fund of $50,
600, which was on hand at the commence
ment of the year, is already reduced to
$50, 900.
1t is almost certain that the Rebels are
falling back upon Manassas. From there
they will 60 to Richmond.
Gen. Fremont arrived here last evening
from Washington, accompanied by Col.
Asboth, and will remain here several days
occupied in completing the organization Of
his department.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15
This Afternoons Report.
:GEN. McCLELLAN's MOVEMENTS.

gen. 1IcCLELLAN'S MOVEMENTS.
BEVERLY, VA, July II.
Yesterday morning Gen. Mcclellan or
dered four regiments, the 8th, 10th, aud
18th Indiana Volunteers, and the 10Th
Ohio to proceed along the line of the hills
southeast of the enemys entrenched camp,
to the Beverly road, where it crosses the
Rich mountain, two miles east of the ene-
my's position, with orders TO advance along
the Beverly road and attack the east side
of the works.
Gen. Mcclellan was prepared to assault
the west side as soon as firing should an
nounce the commencement of the attack
The capture of courier who mistook the
road through the enemy's camp for that Of
our troops, placed the enemy in possession
of the movement.
When Gen. Rosencrans reached the Bev-
erly road at P. NJ, after a most exhaushng
march over the mountains, he found the en-
emy posted upon the opposite side of the
road about 500 strong, with two cannon,
holding a strong position, partly fortified.
An engagement Immediately took place
and continued three quarters of an hour,
when the rebels were totally routed with a
I lOsS u Oto AACn luClGuALAE OlLACClot dAu bOtL
cannon. About 75 killed, and 70 wounded,
fell into our hands, and $50 others prisoners.
The road was between two hills Our
troops, descending a steep decliviiy, were
greatly exposed to the FIRE Of the rebels, who
occupied the opposite hill, and poured mus
kerry, shot and shell upon them.
! Gen. Rosencrans 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 moth
ing from the other column except distant
firing.
Early in the morning he was proceeding
TO plant cannon upon an eminence com.
mandiRg position of the rebel camp, and
preparing to attack the whole nest in front
when it was ascertained that the enemy
had evacuated the place during the night
moving towards Laurel Hill, leaving few
men, their sick, all their tents, cannon ant
camp equipage and transportation wagons
A rapid march was then made by Gen
Mcclellan to Beverly, passing Gen. Rose
Grams column on the road, with instruction
to follow quickly At Beverly it was ascer
tanned that late in the day the rebel forces a
Laurel Hill had retreated, moving toward
Romney.
Our total loss is not more than IL kille'
and 35 wounded. Tne above report is ap
proved by Gen. Mcclellan.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15

Ice is selling in the streets of Richmond,
Va, at Sc to SS per 100 lbs.
Government has purchased the steam
boat Cambridge from Boston, and will fit
her up as gunboat.
The Attorney General of the Southern
Confederacy-Judge Gollthwaite-is q ma
tive Of the State of Massachusetts.
The Persia, in her last trip from Liver
pool to New York, made the remarkable
run Of ], 300 miles in four consecutive days,
an average of 325 miles.
The commander of the barracks at New
port, KY, has received orders to prepare
quarters at once for 5000 regular troops (;
one regiment will be cavalry and two reg
iments foet-soldiers.
The society for the conversion of Jews
in London report three conversions in fifty
years, at an expense Of three millions of
dollars, one of whom has proved back
slider.
An office holder under the last Admins
tration has written letter from Richmond
to friend in Washington, predicting that
that city will be destroyed before the first
of August.
When we asked man, few days since,
what induced him to make a law student
of his son, he replied: oh, he always was
lying little cuss, and l thought I'd humor
his leading propensity"
The Springfield Republican not long ago
published an article on "War as Means
of Grace" The topic reminds one of
"Scripture Dick s. reading of the Bible,
adapted to the BeecheT theology" Go ye
into all the world and shoot the gospel into
every creature u
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15

DoN'T Know WHERE THEY AREA mem
Der of the % Wisconsin Regiment, encamp-
ed near the 18th N. Y. Volunteers, writes
to The Milwaukee Sentinel:
have been trying TO find out where we
are-What the name of the town is, but
know as much as when 1 set out on the
voyage of inquiry. About q mile from
camp met a Yirginian looking parsonage
astride of a mule, behind which was fast
ened a dilapidated cracker wagon, and
holding him, something like the following
conversation took place:
81 say, friend, what is the name of this
town."
A look of surprise only, which said
plainly, don't know what you mean
The question was again put, and crack
er, after scratching his head severely for a
moment said: "There isn't any town
here"
No village2'
"No."
"Where do you live?'
"Over there"
"What is the name of the place ?"
Amt got none"
"How do you date your letters when you
writer"
"Don't write any"
"WheTe do you vote 2"
"0ver to the Court House."
"What is the name of the Court House?"
Cracker looked moment at something,
perhaps a fly which had lighted on his
mule, then looked up, and, speaking in a
drawling tone, said:
Tell you what it is, stranger, there
isn't no town here at all. We're all farm
ers, and live in the country. 1 am no se-
cesher, Il thought he lied, and think 80
stilI and that's all know"
We thought he didn't know enough to
spare any of his knowledge, and so we left
him, concluding TO date our letters "on the
road to Richmond, until we get TO some
town that has a name, or meet with some
man who has sense enough to tell Us where
we are, else than that we are in Old Vir
ginia.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15
FROM ALEXANDRIA.
ATrv T.,

ALHAANDNIAi UuIJ 10.
A deserter from the rebel army was
brought to headquarters last night. He
was resident of Madison, Ind, named W.
H. Wilson, until last spring, when he went
to Louisiana and entered the 9th Louisiana
regiment which was about leaving for
Virginia, and awaited his chance to get
among his friends by desertion. He gives
very intelligent information regarding the
enemy. There were 1000 troops at Fair
fax station yesterday morning, including
the Louisiana regiment
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who Col. siegeI Is.

We learn the following particulars of
the history Of Col. Siegel:
Col Frank Siegel, who so gallantly led
the United States forces against the Mis-
sourians at Carthage, is about thirty-seven
years of age. He is a native of Baden, and
was graduated at the military school at
CaTlsruhe. He entered the regular army
of Baden, and was advanced to the post of
Chief Adjutant in I847 His sympathies
with the first revolution in Southern Ger
many lost him his commission. He was
appointed General in Chief in the begin
ming of the second revolution, May, l848,
and led the forlorn hope Of the liberal par
~ with great energy and zeal. He came
to America in 1850; was Professor in
DR.. DulOns Academy, and married Mr..
Dulon's daughter. He received call to a
prOfessOrship in st. Louis, where he soon
became distinguished by his great military
talents.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-15

REDUCTION OF SALARIES. - Mr.. Van
Wyck's bill for the reduction Of salaries,
if passed by the two Houses, will make a
saving of from S8O,OOOOOO to S5O,OOO 900.
1t proposes also, while reducing the pay of
the higher grades of employment and COM
pensatiOn, to increase the wages of the
courageous soldiers to Sl5 per month, an
augmented pay which is but justice TO the
intelligent and patriotic private who serves
in defense of his Government.