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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
Amy Orgallization.

The Federal Army, now numbering 300,-
600 men in the field, with probably 200,
600 to be added, has for its organization
Lieutenant General, 5 Major Generals
and so Brigadier Generals. Instead of
too many, we have far too few field Off
GERS, barring all criticism upon the quality
OF some Of Them As WAS demonstrated al
Bull Run, there should be a Brigadier to
each 1000 or 5000 men; Major Gener-
al to every four brigades; and Lieuten-
ant General or Field Marshal TO each
grand division of the army. Our army
recognizes, however, no higher officers
than Major General; and it vas only after
considerable hesitation that Congress, some
years since, conferred the higher title upon
Gen. Scott by brevet The English have
no Brigaders, but with an army of al
Regiments they have Z Field Marshals, 81
Generals, 10 Lieutenant Generals, and l64
Major Generals. 1t does not detract from
the force Of the argument that many Of
these are retired and superannuated. Ma
ling all such deductions, there are still left
more than hundred English Generals, eff
ficIent and fit for service, in an army not
half as large as ours. LIN the French army
the divisions are commanded by Field Mar
shals; next to them, Major Generals; and
each regiment being composed Of 2,40o
men, there is no occasion for Brgadiers.
The management of large army in the
field depends so wholly uponits distribution
under competent mmanders, and the fa-
miliarity Of the men with brigade move
ments, that even if some of the Brigadiers
arc assigned temporarily to the command
Of divisions, there will still be lack Of off
GERS in each class Mcclellan, Fremont
and Banks are more properly Field Mar
shals than Major Generals, as each must
have officers Of this rank to command di-
visions under him. Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
VIC pwo sher1nans5.


The two Shermans are thus indiyi lual-
lied BY a correspondent Of the N. \. E0ea-
ing Post.
| notice in the newspapers consid srable
confusion in reference to the tho Colcnels
Sherman in our army, 1t singular fact
that William +. Sherman Of Ohio and
Thomas w. Sherman Of Rhode Island,
both graduated in the same class at West
Point; both entered tho same Regiment
the Third Artillery: both remained IN
The army, aud both served in the Mexican
war. Hence the confusion Of names. It
is tho Rhode Island Sherman who com
manded and gave bis name to the celebra-
ted battery. Sherman Of Ohio, when tie
present trouble broke out, was at the head
of State military academy III Lopisrsna,
aud when that State seeded lie resigned,
refusing to serve disloyal State. Sher-
man Of Rhode Island was at chat time ii
Minnesota, with his battery. When the
new regular regiments were formed, Sh.r-
man Of Ohio was appointed Colonel Of the
Thirteenth Infantry, and SAerman Of Rhode
Island, Lieutenant Colonel OF the Fifth
Artillery, and shortly after, BY the promo
ton Of Colonel Hunter, became Colonel q
The Regiment. Shermans battery, though
it still retains the name. is 10 reality Ayers
battery. Il was Sherman Of ONO, who
commanded a bfiga e IN the battle Ct Bulls
Run. composed Of tie Sixty-Nmih, SeYen-
IT, Ninth. Thirteenth New York aud the
Second Wisconsin Regiments. Captain
Ayre's batierg--callel Shermans-was
$50 under his command. The battery
the statements Of tie Richmond journals to
the contrary Notwithstanding 1eas mol
taken, but after a desperate contest every
gan WAS brought Oft in safety, with two
others belonging TO another battery.
Sherman Of ishoic Island was MOI ID the
haltIe 1t the Stone Bridge, being On duty
elsewhere. Both the sSAsrmans alluded @
haze risen to be Generals, and are ranked
among the best officers il our army. They
are not related to each other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21

had not heard that an order had been
issued by General Mcdowell 10 bis depart
ment, substantially forbilding all fugitive
slaves from coming within his lines, or be-
ing harbored there. Is that order to be
enforced in all Military Departments! If
so, who are to beconsdered fugitiyeslave
Is slave to be considered fugitive, whose
master runs away and leaves hin2 Is it
forbidden to the troops to aid or harbor
within their lines the negro children who
are found therein, or is the soldier, when
their march has destroyed their means of
subsistence, to allow them to starve Lecause
he has driven off the rebel nnasters
Now shall the commander of regiment
or battalion sit in Judgment onthe ques-
ton, whether any given black man has fled
from bis master, or his master fled from
him? Indeed, how are the freeborn to be
distinguished? Is one any more or less a
fugitive slave because be has labored upon
the rebel intrenchmentsa Ii he bias so la
bored, if understand it, be is to be har-
bored. BY the reception Of which, areths
rebels most to be distressed, by taking those
who have wrought all the rebel masters De-
sired, masked their battery, or those who
refused to labor and left the battery unmask-
ed.
81 have very decided opinions upon the
subject Of this order. 1t does not become
me to eritcise it, and ! write in no spirit Of
criticism, but simply to explain the full diff
ficulties that surround the enforcing it. If
The enforcement OF that order becomes the
policy Of the Government, |, as soldier,
shall be bound TO enforce it steadfastly, if
not cheerfully. But if left to my own dis
erection, as you may have gathered from my
reasoning, should take widely different
course from that which it indicates
'In loyal State | would put down a
seryle Instruction. In state of rebellion
| would confscate that which was used to
oppose my arms. and take all that proper
ty which constituted the wealth Of that
State and furnished the means by which
the warts prosecuted, beside being the cause
Of the war; and if, in so doing, it shoud
be objected that human beings were brought
to the free enjoyment Of life, liberty and
the pursuit Of happiness, such objection
might not require much consideration.
sPardon ne for addressing the Secreta-
~ Of War directly upon this question, as it
involves some political considerations as
well as propriety Of military action.
al am, sir, your obedient servant,
"BENJAMIN T. BUTLER"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21

and harness at the time OF making the ell
try thereof each year, in conformity with
the provisions IF this act; and that there
shall be, and Sere IS, likewise imposed on
an annual duty Of one dollar on every gold
watch kept for use, and OF fifty cents on ey-
cry silver watch kept for use, which duty
shah be paid by the owner thereof.
THE INCOME TAX.
SEC. 64 And be it further enacted,
That persons elning or having profits,
gains and incomes, in their own right or in
trust, and all companies, institutions, asso-
Citations, corporate or not corporate, and cor
porations earning or having profits, gains
and incomes, which profits. gains and IN
comes are or shall be derived from sources
other than the property by this act subjec-
ted to direct tax, for the year preceding
the first day Of April, Ammo Domini, eigh
teen hundred and sixty two, and each year
thereafter, beyond the sum Of eight hum
bred dollars, derived from any source Of
business, trade or vocation, dividend OF
| stocks, interest of money or debts, salaries,
interest on legacies, annuities, or derived
| from any source, within or beyond the
| boundaries Of the United States, shall be
subject to and pay tax Of three per cent
un, on the first day of April in each year
from and after the passag., OF this act; and
in computing such profits, gains and IN
comes, there shall he deducted, besides the
sum Of eight hundred dollars, al aforesaid,
all local or State taxes, the wages paid for
labor, and other charges incident to such
profits, gains and incomes, not including
personal and family expenses, in such man
ner as to leave the annual net income OF
each AID every person, excepting the der
auctions heretofore and hereafter mentions
ell, subject to taxation under the provisions
Of this act: That no person, member or
eorporator Of any company, institution, as
soclation or corporation, charged or charge
able with a tax under tins act shall be re-
quired or be subjected Individually to taxa-
ton for MS or her share Of the profits. gums
or income OF such company, institution, as
ISOLATION or corporation which shall have
been taxed under the provisions Of this act,
and paid in whole by said company, insti-
tuition, association or corporation; but
where the income tax is derived from per-
sons residing abroad, but drawing money
from their property in this country, the rate
/ shall be five per cent. per annum.
States upon which these taxes are appor-
toned are authorized 10 collect them accoF-
ding to their local laws ard pay over The
proceeds to the Federal Government, for
WHICH service they are, in lieu Of salaries,
fees, commissions, DC, allowed drawback
Of fifteen per cent.
We should be glad to print the bill en-
tire. 1t is, however, of inordinary length,
making seven and half columns Of the
New Y ork Herald Our readers have lis
main features, with which we trust they
will be content = Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
voIun zee 3 Parting.

To 3, G. Cover Esq, the patriot and friend q Volu
,ers. Res. ,eclfully dedicated by Lieut.. Meyer
Form your Company straight and steady
Do not wait tor pay or thanks
Freemenl Patriotsl always readii
Freedoms dag adorns ranks.
March under freedoms inspiration,
March as gallant Volunteers;
March al the call Of noble nation,
March enliyensd by her cheers.
Blsek secession, dark disunion,
snameIess treason stain the land:
Bnt The champions of the Union
Firmer by their banner stand.
What is lie with, at our free,loms
What is gold without our awsf
Patriots rejoice in bleeding,
Dying for their country's cause.
Leaving friends and home brings sorrow,
And we feel it as we part;
But the duty ofto-morrow
Claims each honest, loyal heart.
Ore more kiss n the lips Of beauty
One adieu to parents dear
Then to the Geld Ct honor aud auty,
Dashing Of a maaly tear.
towards calculate their chances,
Trinars throw their time away
Youthful vigor quick advances,
Manly strength improves the day.
Into the battle! There's our station,
Steel and lead must decide.
We have Heavens appreciation,
And our God is on our side.
AMAZON ugust TO- 1861.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
SECESSION Papers spiked.

The Concord on. H. Sta;sa,srd, whose
visitation by mob we have already an
nounced, was Edmund Burke's paper, and
always dirty sheet-its editors spleen be-
inc all there was to it. OF late, however,
it has been more than usually Objectionable
and its fings at the returning three months
volunteers, carried tile public temper be-
yond power Of control That gun is spik-
ed. and well. Its neighbor aud associate,
the Patriot, Crank Pierce's organ,) is in
vited to take warning. The Patriot still
insists on calling this "Mr. Lineoln's war
for the suhiugation Of the South and on
il last week charged him with the sole re-
sponsibiity Of 'shurling our men upon GER
tain defeat and death at Bulls Run.0 The
New York Common Council has passed
the order disseminating the Daily Aeacs as
the offlial paper BY II to 3, even against
The MaYor's veto; so that matter Is settled.
The Tienton City Council, aiso Democratic
has removed its printing from the True
1lmericua, with an expression oi pointed
diSapproyal Of the tone OF that paper on
the war. There are some twenty or more
papers in the North, whose sympathies
with this rebellion will sooaer or later need
attending to, even ifthe gradual loss q pat
ronage is not already warning them Of their
tail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
For the Iferald.
Exploratory Explanations Exs
planned and I.anlentatlons I'm
1arged.

pla4ned and I4anlentauons I'm
1arged.
FRIEND COVER IL haG not seen your
remarks upon my epistle Of the 9th inst,
when | wrote you last week, or | should
have noticed them. You make me say
enact, instead Of propose. | said | would
have Congress propose an amendment to
the 2nd clause, dc.
/ have no fault to find with your re-
marks, except where you charge me with
being a compromises. To charge an old
soldier, and one OF the sovereigns Of the
country, who has lived under the ccnstiiu-
ton sixty-six years, and thinks it the best
ever framed by man, and who has fought,
bled, &c., in his country's cause, with be-
inc compr0lasSer, in the sense You at
tach to that term, is carrying the Joke a
little too far. What constitutes COM
promiser, in your view OF the matter r.
Evidently, one who would concede to jeff
Davis u Co., what they claim, viz: the
right to seccde and set up for themselves,
Or to be paid for coming back. Now Is
your servant dog, that he should offer
these things. Seriously, | had no idea Of
offering a compromise, and | cannot now
see how the amendment | suggested, can,
in any sense, be considered sucn.
II it be true, as | and many grest men
believe, that Congress has no power to leg
slate for territories, then my proposition is
no compromise, but just what intended
it to bc, viz: an amendment dcciaratory
and restrictive only, like the amendments
proposed by the first session Of the first
Congress, and like those, necessary to the
right understanding Of The constitution. !
own that | am not as well road in the
wo.lds history as ought to be, but think
| have discovered that religious fanaticisn,
(pot religion pure and undedled,) has CIV
ca tie world more trouble til everything
else. Witness the crusaIes the inquisIton,
the contentious Of the catholics and protes-
tants, the burning Of heretics, the ravages
and destruction OF property in Europe, and
throughout the so-called chrlstlan void,
for the last dozen or more centuries (as
Jeems would say, if he were writing upon
the subject and all under the cloak Of re-
ligion, and tell me whether slavery IS tie
caase,o the consequence only.
Come we now to our own country, and
what do we find The very men who con
sidered themselves 50 pslsecatad ii their
own country, that they coulda't stay there,
and who csne here tor the purpose of en-
loying religious freedom unlnslcSted, perse
cuted and banished quakers and bapiists,
and hung witches, aud moreosef, when
they couldn't buy the lands Of the poor IN
dams, for song, they resolved that The
earth was the Lords aud the fallhess tAofe
Of. and they being hsssiilts, hal ths right
ID inherit Il, AMI So they drove the poor
Indians off, and took possession q Illeif
lands. In 1859 At tile tirst session q tis
fist Congress, a petition was presented
from the qnakers. asking Congress to abol-
isb sIaysry IN all the States, and the answer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
Federal Taxes.

Wequote the following from the get pass
ed by Congress, entitled "An Act to pro-
vide additional revenues for defraying the
expenses Of Government and maintaining
the public credit BY the assessment and col
lection OF a direct tax and internal duties:3'
Be it enacted by the senate and House
Of Representatives of the United States Of
America, in Congress assembled, That IA
direct tax Of twenty millions Of dollars be,
and is hereby, annually laid upon the Uni
ted States, aud the same shall be, and is
hereby appoitioned to the States, respec-
tiyeiy, in manner following:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
mr. THOMAS w. BALTZELL,

1ng PERMANENTLY located in Lancaster will give his
Undivided attention to the practice OF his profession
HPhysician and surgeon.
He may Ue found at all times al the Drug otore-un
sB professionally engaged.
Ageneral supply Of Family Drugs and Medicines viii
pept ror sale at the old stand OF Bradshaw Baltzel
-Dppared by myself.
lancaster, May 26th, 1856 4s-u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21

ETiThe Northwestern says, the Board
Of Supervisors Of Wianebago county have
passed resolution giving the wives and
81 i,dren as Volunteers $3.50. and rs cents
per month, the time the Volunteers are en-
gagged in the war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
A. THOMPSON,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,

OErs his services TO the community in curing Acute
nd Chronic Diseases in the most speedy, safe and per-
naneut manner. Dr. Thompson may be consulted daily
On all diseases of the human stem. Persons living al
lstance can do so BY letter. aud by inclosing red
iamp thew will receive answer.
Particular attention given to female complaints, chill
areu's Als Asses and Il seases Of the Eye.
tF"0FFlcg in Batr's new building, opposite United
States Hotel. Lancaster, Wisconsin. iuif
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21

Gen. Butler on the ontra band
Queation-The Confiscation Act
No Slaves OF Rebels should be
Given Back.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
HILLS g MCKEE,
PHYSICIANS.

7 H. HYDE, M. d.,
~ (Late Of Potsdan', ~. "
Having permanently located in Lancaster,oaers hsPro
signai services as
Physician and surgeon.
Hspracee has been over 20 years. Residence and Of
s AZ tic mace formerly occupied by DrJ. d. Wood,
lancaster. Wis. jan Isl, 1900 ZS-ti
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
q ROBERTSON.

A. R. BUSHNELL, THos. II ROBERTSON,
,,torneys, 81 aCounselors at Law,
:, Collecting Agents Office in Chapman Kirk
gj.Ts 6ailiing PLATTEvILLE, 6 ant Co, Wis
y AS the above co-partnership is confined to
ibasiness atone / will attend faithfully to all Grim
N ants that mas b. intrusted TO me.
yll-4.tf TIL s. II. ROBERTSON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21

nz~Itisa singolar f..ce::,...,iss British vessels
are now bringing american grown cclton
from Europe 70 New York. The cotton
+ "rn the blockade ii Euopsaa vessels,
taken q English ports, ana then purchased
for American use.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21

AE Gen. McDoNell's oiiicial report Of
the battle Of Bulls Run is very iSlgthy. II
gives orr loss at 500 killed ard 100
wounded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
nR. LUDWIG.

Al the reQues Of many friends, the undersigned has
sEsn 10 Ills residence this yiage where ne poets
10 continue the praet OF his profession he hattsrs
himself that prompt attention to his patients and an
experience ofhfy yea will enable him to give salts
faction to aEh may call hm for advice or assist
anee.
Nv. c. LUDWIG, Med. Doctor.
Lancaster, Nov. l, 1860. PRINTS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21

The following interesting letter from Gen.
Butler has been received at the War De
partment. 1t will be read withgreat inter-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-21
"HoN. SMoN CAMERON, SEc'Y or War:

"HKADQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.
FORTRESS MoNRoE, July so, 1851
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-21
.cnRNMALL.

f a
 The nominations made stNsw Haven for State oiicerss aud the nomination of MT. Ferry at Bridgeport for reelection givesvery general sa- tisfaction te the republicans of this town and they will do what they can to secure the success of the ticket. |
 They have waited long and patiently for the good time coming. when honest and patriotic men should take the place of dishonest men and traitors.
 Az the spring advances there seems to be about tbs sane amount of business planningas usual 's7hs past winter with its ice storms has dealt Aarshly with many noble Oak, Fin, and Maple, .felistg cf fssrsts that once crowned these hill tops. andthat have bsttled with the storms of centuries are now stripped of their beauty, to- gether with the vandalaxes "laid" at the root of some giant tree that has been the pride and glory of many generations. The destruction of such tree seems like severing link that binds the present to the past.
 Mir. Marcus Smith recently cut . sasserfrass tree that has for generations been visited as an object of much interest as being the largest tree of the kind in this State. It was nine feet and two inches in circumference. The tree had its vitality and was going to decay. .-
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-21
Rernrt accented.

Report accepted.
 Upou the first inforrual ballot, Charles Sears of sharon. D. L. Pierce of North Canaan, D. M. Hunt of Canaan, J. S.. Jewett of Sharan, W. K, Peck of Norfolk, and J. W. Bierce of Sharon, each received . respectable number of votes.
 A formal vote was called for, when Geo. Golf ing had IA votes and D. L. Pierce votes.- Geo. Cofing was nominated unanimously.
 Committee on Resolutions reported the fol- lowing:
 Rssolved, That the Resolutions lately adopt cd by the Republican State Convention. by their vigorous assertion of the supremacy of our GoverDment, by their stern condemnation of the doctrises that this nation in it's infancy provid- ed way fer its own destruction. by their de- nunciations of the reasonable resolutions adopt ed by tfie recent Calhoun Democratic Conven- tien, and in the reiteratien of those principles. which have SO signally busted corrupt party from their supremacy over this nation, meet our unqualified approval
 Resoiped, That we have entire confidence in the ability. worth and patriotism of our nominee George Cofing, and pledge him our earnest and undivided support.
 Report accepted and tho resolutions adopted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-21
WINCHESTER, Jan, IA

WINCHESTER, Jap., l4th, 1861.
 M,.. Notwithstanding the difficulty which often experience in paying the interest on my debts, and in providing for my family, I am unwilling to deny myself the satisfaction and benefit derived from reading your highly inde. pendent, chaste, and useftl z Hetald." It is the crowning ornament of opr town, and engaged in a most noble and praiseMorthy work. Your Statistical item' in the issue gf the 1lth inst. relating to the cost of churches, and the expense of supporting the ministry in your Borough was well-timed. Will you not be 50 good as still further to edify your numerous readers by giving an estimate of the probable amount paid for amusements ofevery kind, and also how much is paid for Intoxicating Liquors and Tobacco within the limits of the Borough. Surely con- parative view of the profit and loss advantages and disadvantages resulting from the expeudi. lures for the above specified objects, drawn by one 80 eminently qualified as yourself, could not fail to be highly useful to many
 ANTI-FkNATIcs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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