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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
Tho Destruction of Property by thc
Rebels,

We have before had occasion to refer to the
vandalism of the rebels, and to deplore that spe-
cies of outrage and suicide which must inevita-
bly, tell severely upon the future prospects of
the South. We will say nothing about the loss
of life which has resulted from such atrocities
as the burning of railway bridges, but merely
call attention to the great destruction of inter-
nal improvements which has been going on
Many millions worth Of property have thus been
demolished by the rude hands of the despoiler.
What good ia ali this to do the South Or
rather, what harm is it not to do2 The South
ern people seem blind to the fact that these de-
stroyers Of works of great public utility are the
greatest enemies they could have. They are
not only spreading ruin over the land now, bu
paving the way to ruin in the future. Ships ART
not to be sunk, nor bridges burned, nor cana
locks and other property destroyed, week after
week, with impunity. The Southern and South
western people will have to pay dearly for the
acts OF the misguided instruments of rebellion
in heaping upon them 30 wantonly such series
OF losses and disasters, and they will ultimate
ly open their eyes to the fact that they have
been the prey of delusive monster, which
brought them only ruin aud desolation. This
will be the awakening from the mad dream oi
secession.--N Y. Htrald.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
p The proceedings in cases of seizures o

D The proceedings in cases of seizures Of
property made under the United States confs.
cation act are to be expedited by having the ev.
idence taken by the United States District At
torney, before the Collector or Surveyor Of the
Port, and then transmitted to the Secretary ol
the Treasury, who will give his decision
promptly. The course heretofore pursued has
been, to have the examination conducted before
the United States Commission and final adiu.
dication made on a hearing before the United
States District Court. This has not only oc
casioned great delay, but has involved an ex
pense for wharfage larger than the amount fol-
which the vessels seized could be sold. The
contemplated change will apply only to cases o.
confscation and not to those Of prize.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24

LHNWONAk VA WNAAs kANA--tAA~s
II is announced by Telegraph from Washing
ton that the Administration, in view Of all the
circumstances Of the case, considers itseii
bound 70 reoFganize Cen. Fremont's military
department, which will involve the necessity Oh
transferring that officer 70 some oiner spnere y.
duty. 1t inust be taken for granted that none
but very urgent reasons dictate this step, In the
face OF such an imminent crisis. as now exists 10
Missouri. But the Administration has moved
10 this matter with peculiar care, IL mas uls-
patched the Secretary Of War TO the spot 70 oD-
| tain absolute assurances OF its facts, anu NOW
| forms It's conclusions only after the most ma
ture deliberatiou. The public mind! though ~
has hut very limited knowledge OF tne case'
will stil be little surprised by the maj aicls,oh.
Al far as regards the administrative conduct
of the department, General Fremont's friends
have scarcely even attempted TO disproye the
;, charges of loose management and great extray-
apapce. In respect to the military operations
t6e facts unfortunately are too patent NOT &c
have produced very unfayorable impression
, The disparity between bis means In hand ane
his results effected has engendered Widespread
distrust among the people OF his military com
potency for position carrying such momentum
/. RESPONSIBILITIES. Even those who have Away
i ranked themselves among his greatest sdmirer
anu buppuEbcEo uuNo UCOh aSASSe w ~S~~-'
!. this mood Of the public mind, acquisscence u
the action of the Administration, with its ennr'
! knowledge of the merits OF the case, VIII o
easy. w hatever that action shall be, there cal
be no appeal from it, If required by the puDh
interests. Personal considerations are nothing
D when the fate of the Union is at stake ana N
man will sooner recognize this than Genera
, Fremont himself, whose patriotism has eve
? been a controlling element OF his Nature ~
Y. World.
The New York Times, Of the 22a inst, rpeal
o ing of the anticipated removal of Gen. FREMoN'
says; a
., Il is not the Administration which has col
d demned him. The Congressional Committe
appointed at the extra session, to investigate u
character of the army contracts, has sat at )
Louis, aud patiently investigated the entlI
e method and result of Gen, Fremont's admin!
q tration; and has been obliged to disapprove
:. and to pronounce his unftness for the positio
President Lincoln, after such an inquest an
verdict, has no alternative but to transfer th
e General to some other theatre, where hispurel
It military capacity may have chance to prov
itself and to place Ia his stead calmer Gn
!, more prudent officer, who shall bring to the iu
fillment of his duties patience, moderation, an
: practical business talent. Gen. Hunter, wh
( probably succeeds Gen. Fremont, ia understoo
n TO be thus qualified.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
Death OF, Maior GavItt.

Oar satisfaction over the signal victory OBJ
tained by the United States near Frederick
town, Mo-, where large body Of Copfederates
have been cut TO pieces, Is accompanied by the
deepest regret at the loss Of our brave troops
from Indiana, and particularly at the death Of
those active officers, Major Gavitt and Captain
Hyman. Major Gavitt was from Evansville,
and was recently Sheriff Of vanderburg couu
and resolute man, whose death will not be easi
" repaired. He was a Douglas delegate 10 the
Charleston Convention Gin Enq Af "a es
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
CoIonel John a. s,uyrev.

The Washington correspondentof the Spring,
field MASS Republican writes 't s
I" Hon. John A. Guriey, OF Cincinnati, came
here last week az n member OF Fremorlt's staff
with demand on the Secretary Of the Treasu.
ry for twelve millions Of dollars fer war expen.
ses. The money Is not sent, and sHr Gmlev has
dismgaged himstD from tbs siqf Of Fremont, IN
ordsr that he might conpey 10 tle Gooeynment sonl
Intelligence that scould Be incompatible wrh Ms
holding that yosifion This 10, Of course, againsl
the General"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
Death of Tx. Governor woodbridge,

Hon. William Woodbridge, Ex-Governor o.
Michigan, died at his residence in Detroit OF
Sunday last. Governor Woodbridge was born
in Hartford, Conn.,, in I779, and was, therefore
eighty four years Of age at the time of bis
death. When only about ten years old, his pa
rents removed to Marietta, Ohio, where he re-
sided until 1916. He there received his educ a,
tion, and studied law, profession In which he
arose to considerable distinction. He was sew.
eral times elected to the Ohio Legislature, and
became one of the leading, most prominent and
most useful members. In 1916 he removed 10
Michigan, and settled In Detroit, In which city
yea'' sn. osioo y. W. nen
and in ls42 was elected to the United States
Senate. .. M
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
Correspondence Of the Cincinnati Commercial.
From Parkersburg, Va.

PARKERsBURG, Oct, u.
The rebels fed on the approach Of Colonel
Richmond yesterday, His scouts captured for
ty rebels and twenty horses. The rebel force
was at least six hundred strong throughout
Writ county, great many of whom had taken
the oath. Heretofore they were too cowardly
to show themselves, but are sending their wives
to compromise with Col. Richmond. He re.
fuses to listen to them until they give up sufi-
cient number Of their leaders; he will then
think them sincere. There is no chance for q
battle, although the rebel force must be larger
than ours. MAX.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
European Powers i'm American seas

European Powers i'm American Seas.
A private letter from Halifax gives list OF
British and French ships Of war then, Oct. 10th
in that port, or expected shortly to arrive, az
follows; Steam frigate Diadem, larger than the
old seventy -fours, carries forty enormous Arm.
strong rifed cannon, one hundred FOUNDERS and
eighty pounders; che is three thousand tuns
elk hundred horse power, and has six hundred
men. Frigate Ariadne, fifty one guns, same as
above; frigate Mersey, fity-one guns, six hun
dred horse power, eight hundred men; irigate
Immortslite (new), ftty,one guns, just arrived
and reports more coming. At the head of the
feet are the line-of battle ships 81. George
ninety guns, and Nile, ninety guns, and smaller
vessels, the Jason, Firebrsnd, Gladiator, Spit
FIRE, Bull Dog, Racer, Barraconta, Steady,
Rinaldo, Challenger, Hydra, Cygnet and Cada-
mus and the Desperate. Also four French
ships Of war, La F0ndre (Thunderbolt), La Bel
lone, the French Admiral's ship; the large fig
ates La PrOnay and La Cittindt, and more eX-
pected.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
Battle at Camp wild Cat, Ky,-Zol'
lLcNfEer Three limes RepMIsed.

The following is the substance of a dispatch
received at Camp Dick Robinson on the 22d
inst, and from there transmitted to the Hon.
Andy Johnson, at the Burnet House, in Cincn-
natl:
CAMP WILD CAT, Oct. 81, 8 P. M.
The enemy, under Zollicoffer, attacked US at
IL O'Clock to day. Their force was-infantry
six thousand, cavalry fifteen hundred, and one
battery. They were repulsed at two points,
and retreated to their entrenchments. They
made another attack at p M, and continued
a scattering FIRE up to Up. M, when the firing
subsided. Our troops ell behaved well; four
killed and twenty wounded; of the wounded
was Captain Hanson, of the Indiana Regiment,
whose finger was amputated Immediately, and
he at once resumed his command. Our gallant
troops, under Celonels GsIrard and Schapt,
numbering three thousand, deemed their posi-
tien entirely secure, and reinforcemets coming
up with a battery.
[Camp Wild Cat is 40 miles beyond Camp
Dick Robinson.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
Tho Way the philadelphia Soldiers
Voted In Camp Washington.
The philadeluhia Ledoer saws:

"There is much discussion about the result
of the election in the camps in the vicinity Of
Washington, as dispatches are sent almost
hourly. A Washington dispatch states that the
500. In Colonel Mann's 65, Colonel Kolte's $50,
Colonel Elnstein'a 7. Colonel Birney's AZ, and in
Colonel Miller's 360--making q total Of ! ,l82
in the six regiments named. 1t is stated that
the Democratic majority in all the regiments
viii be about 800" 1
THAT tells the story from what party the sol.
dere enlisti aa S M
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24

~ The Richmond Enquirer positively con-
tradicts the statement heretofore received
through the Southern papers, that the steamer
Nashville had run the blockade at Charleston,
and sailed to Europe with Messrs. Mason and
Slidell, "a Ministers from the Confederate
States to England and France. The Enquirer
says that the Nashville is still in Charleston
hsrbor, and that she is not the vessel on which
Messrs Mason and Slidell sailed-5y which Il
is implied that these gentlemen are neverthe
lees of TO Europe.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24

QuARTERMAsrxR GrNEnAL's OFrIoE.
CoLumHus, Oot. 20, 1861. I

QUANIEhMAbTEk OENEhAL OHNAlAlL
CoLuMBus, Oot. ~, 1861.
As multitude Of letters are received daily,
making inquiries in regard to clothing and
blankets contributed for the benefit Of the Ohio
troops in the service Of The United States, 1t is
deemed proper to state, through the public
press, that all contributions will be received at
the State Warehouse, in Columbus, and as soon
as any considerable number is received, will be
sent in charge of trusty messenger TO the
troops most in need The contributions may be
sent to my address, at the expense Of the State,
and the freight, If charged by transportation
companies, will be paid here.
For these contributions no charge will be
made to tho soldiers who receive them.
So far as possible, and the necessities may in
dicate, the wishes Of the donors will be carried
out in the distribution, but the State cannot fur
nish transportation to the numerous agents Of
benevolent associations all over the State, who
are desirous Of entrusting the goods and diStri-
button to somo one selected by themselves. The
great expense, as well as the liability OF dupli-
eating contributions and giving them to soldiers
who are already amply supplied, will at once
suggest itself to the public, and trust all will
at once see the necessity of forwarding their
contributions here. l
beg to add that, from all the information
we can obtain, it is hoped and believed that the
statements OF destitution and suffering among
our soldiers is, or has been, exaggerated. Every
e1ertion ia being made by the officers of the
Government to forward supplies to the troops
and but very few instances of actual suffering
are now knoSn.
have already received liberal contributions,
and shall make an issue Of them this week, and
in due time will make public the donations
which have been received through this Depart
ment. GEO. B. WRIGHT,
Q. M. General, o.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
Death of Thomas Wiidey, the Found
of odd Fellowship In the United

er.of odd Fellowship In the United
states.
Thomas Wildey, who died while seated OF
the breakfast table at his residence in Balti.
more, on Saturday morning, Oct. 10, was the
founder of the Independent Order OF Odd Eel.
lows in the United States, The authentic ORR
gin of the now AOurishiDg Order may be consid-
cred as dating from the 26.h Of April, 1919, at
which time was organized Washington Lodge
No. /, when was assembled, at the "Seven
Stars" tavern in Second street, kept by William
Lupton, under call from Thomas Wildey, the
following persons, who claimed to have been
instituted in the Order in other places: Thomas
Wildey, John Welch, John Duncan, John
Cbeatham, and Richard Rushworth. 1t was
originally self-instituted, and designed TO op-
crate according to the ancient usages Of the
Union or London Order, which plan was very
soon after abandoned, and the work changed to
that Of the Independent Order, and under the
usages of this branch OF the Order, it became
necessary to obtain dispensation from some
competent authority, which authority was obtain.
ed through the Duke of Yorks Ledge in Preston,
England, during the latter part Of 1919. Mr.
Wildey has filled every position of honor In the
gift of the members, and was the fret Grand
Sire when the Grand Lodge of the United States
was instituted.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
P The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Post, writing on the 18th, SAYS:

New York Posi-, writing on the 18th, says:
Col. McCook, of this city, was in the affair
of Bolivar Heights, this week. He was
knocked down by a spent cannon ball, but sus
tained no serious injury. He is sixty years Of
age. His son was killed at the battle of Stone
Bridge. fo sa .afe y3s
It seems difficult to have fight anywhere, in
which this brave old gentleman, or one OF bis
many sons is not engaged. He is the father Of
Gen. McCook, now commanding our forces on
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and OF
Col. R. L. McCook, Of the 9th Ohio Regiment,
now at the head of a brigade in Western Vir-
ginia. Col. Geo. w. McCook, Of Ohio, is also
a son OF the old hero.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24

A Touch OF WISTER.-Tbe first frost of th,
season occurred at the White Mountains OIL
Tuesday night. The White Mountains have
been capped with snow for some days. Oh
parts of the Mount Washington carriage road
the snow has drifted three ;and four feet il
depth. The rivers in the mountain districts
are now very low for the time of year, and I
general thaw of the old and new snow Is great
ly desired by those using the water power fol
purposes.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24

gT The New York Evening Post says that
the Secretary Of the Treasury has informed the
committee OF the Associated Bsnks there that
he kasr rsceirtd an offer from foreign capitalists
for one handysd millions Of dollars at sir and a
half per cent. This was 10 answer 10 the prop
osi,ion Of the banks Ia regard TO the seven per
cent bonds. which hefs authorized to Issue eun-
der act Of Congress.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sheriff. Sale.

John Kennedy.
vs.. 7 Copmon Pleas.
James South ct al)
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
- to me directed from the Court Of Common Pleas Of
franklin county, Ohio, will offer for sale at the door
OF the Court House, in the cityof Columbus, on
Saturday, the Both day Of November, A. D.
1861,
at one o'clock P. NJ, the following described real
estate, situate in the county OF Franklin, State Of
Ohio and city Of Columbus to witt The east one-ha Of
the following premises, commencing hundred and
eghyfour feet S west Of the southeast corner Of out.
lot number 35 thryAve and being part Of said out.
lot, at stake, thence north hundred and eighty.
seven and half feet Ce7h) to ttake, thence west
fftyseven feet (5 to stake thence east fifty seven
feet m to the place Of beginning, all OF which lines
aud corners, noweyer must be understood correspond
Ing with those Of the streets and alleys OF the city Of
Columbus aforesaid being the east onehaf Of the above
described premises, and the conveyed to the said
james South by said John Kennedy and wife by deed
Of even date herewith,
Appraised at S275.
Printers fees 5000 G..W. HUFFMAN, Sheriff,
oct9i'dltwd By Ed. Davis, Deputy.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24

1J Some large subscriptions to the national
loan have been made in Providence, Rhode Isl
and. Messrs. Brown & Ives subscribed fol
$l0O, 900; Alexander Duncan, Esq, Sl00, ,000
A. d. & J. Y Smith, $40 900; the trustees O
estate of Thomas L. Halsey, 800 900.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-10-24
AHZA MANHOOD.

Just Publfshed in Sealed Envelope; Price cts.i
A LECTURE ON THE NATURE, TREATMENT AND
RADICAL CURE OF SPERhAT0RRHEA Or Seminal
weakness, Involuntary Emissions, Sexual Debility, and
Impedments to Marriage generally, Nervousness, Con.
sumption, Epilepsy and Fits, Mental and Physical In
capacity, resulting from 6efabuse, go. by Robert J.
oulyerwoll, NJ. DIS author Of the Green Book, Go.
A Boon to Thousands OF Sufferers,
Sent under seal, In plain envelope, to any address,
post paid, on receipt Of two stamps, by DR.. CIIAs.
y. O. KLINE, i97 Bowery, New York, Post Office Box
No 4,558. sep7.3md&w
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06
APRoTECTIvE TARIFF.

When the friends of Lincoln and Hamln
promised to the people Of Pennsylvania pro-
rective tariff, they did not count without their
host. The Morrill, Tariff bill had already pass
ed the lower House of Congress, and it contain
ed the full measure of encouragement for do
mestic industry desired by the manufacturing
interests. The Chicago Convention unhesi-
tatingly adopted the policy of protection as
one of its cardinal principles, vital any
pertaining to the territories. Upon this test
we entered the canvass, and upon it our COM
monwealth was borne triumphantly upon the
waves of great revolution. We have now
witnessed the fuflment of our pledge. The
Morrill, Tariff bill has passed both houses of
Congress in the same concurrent shape, and
having received the signature of tho Presi-
dert, has become one of the laws of the land.
How greatly we rejoice at this we need not
say. It is matter have never lost sight
q, even when it seemed to have passed COM
pIetely away from the public mind, to be su-
perseded by other more exciting topics. 1t
never could have been brought forward again
so prominently as to achieve success but for
the stand assumed by our noble State. We
have fought this great battle at times almost
alone. While other States were deeply inter
ested in protection, they have appeared to set
more value upon questions affecting the insti-
tutions of distant and uppopulatcd territories.
Success has como suddenly and brilliantly,
and over it there should be sound of rejoic-
ing all over Pennsylvania, and indeed, wher-
eyer American industry has friends.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06
A SEVERE REBUKE.

The "Democratic'' State Convention which
met at Harrisburg on the 21st ult., appointed
committee of thirty three, headed by that
old foxy politician, Judge Ellis Lewis, to car
ry the resolutions to Washington and present
them to the President. They proceeded thither
and called on the President and Vice Presi-
dent, Gen. Cass, Mr. Crittenden, Speaker Pen
nington, and others, some one of the commit
tee letting off q speech at each distinguished
gentleman. A correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Inquirer relates the following
.sThey proceeded to the residence of Hon.
Lewis CaSs, where very touching and impress
sive scene took place. Mr.. Mcmillan spoke of
the resolutions as being the expression of the
platform of the Democracy of Pennsylvania,
and in reply to his remarks concerning the res
olution denying the power of the Government
to use force to maintain its integrity, Gen.
Cass said that he could not stand upon such a
platform, as he believed the arm OF the FEEDER
al Government was strong enough to prevent
treason, call it secession or anything else.'
That was touching them in the 'sraw,'' and
we have no doubt the chairman of the commit
tee 'sgrinned ghastly smile" at the well mer-
tied rebuke from the old patriot.