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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26
ST. InIlis Dec %

St. Louis. Dec %.
Gen. Halleck has issued An order in which
he says, any one caught in the act of burning
bridges and DESTROYING Railroads ami telp-
graphs, will be Immediately s1ot. and that
any o1e accused of the same Will be tried bv
military commissioners. and if found guilty.
suffer death, where injuries are lone TO Rail
roads and telegraph lines.
The commanding offers n"srest tn, post
will immediately impress INTO service for re-
repairing damagr, the slaves otall secession
lists in the vicinity, aud if necessary the Sc
cessionists themselves a"A their ,roperty.
Any pretended Union men na'ina inform
alton of intended attempts - d.stros such
roads and lines. or oth"r guilty parties who
do rot communicate such intention to the
proper authorizes, and if such aidand assist
ance in Furnishing is not given thy will be
regarded as particeps cr'minjS and treated
accordingly. Hereafter towns AMI counties
in which such destruction Of property takes
p ace, will be made to pay the expenses of all
repairs unless it shall be shown tina the peo-
PIE of such towns and counties CO uId not have
prevented it on account Of the superior force
Ct the enemy,
Louisville. De. %.
d5StH2tTS rom OelOW report INT every
thing is quiet there. They confirm tae recent
rlmor OF the rebels tearing up the Railway
tracks between Green River and B0wling
Green.
The rebels engaged at rh4, late M1mford-
Vile fight, three not full regiments,
numbering 1400 men II all. The federal
brce was $40, and was led by Lieu. Col
Van Trebua, and not Won Webe, p. re-
ported.
New York, Dec %.
special dispatch to the Post says there
5 rnm0r thar the Cabinet has resolred to
release Mason and Slidell, and tina, ,rders
have gone on to ship them at once to Halifax
The Post regards it as improbable
The Post saws Lord Lyons will probably
await further advices from Europe bfore
presenting the peremptorv demands OF the
British government.
Fort Monroe, Dec. 3.
No flag OF truce was sent out to-davI
There was \ severe skirmish TODAY at
Newmarket bridge. Four companies at
Newport News went out at . O'Clock ts
morning and were attacked bv rebel cavary
and infantry. Max Webber's regiment went
out to their ala. Col. Wardrop's regiment
also went to Hampton bridge. Orderly
Sergeanr OF Co. l, OF the 10th, and two or
three others were wounded Everything il
quiet DOW
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26

The exchange of rebel prisoners has
commenced. The bark Island City left
Boston yesterday for Fortress Monroe
with two hundred and fifty Of the rebels
captured at Hatteras, who have been re,
Ytea~ed from captivity at Fort Warren by
the government.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26

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qualities gentle Stimulant Tonic. Diuretlc anu
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used in European and American Hospitals, and oy
some of the first families in Europe and America
AS TONIC,
1t has no equal causing appetite and building up
the system, being entirely pure wine of most
valuable fruit.
AS A DIURETIC,
1t imparts healthy action to the Glands and Kid
neys and Urinary Organs very beneficial in Dropsy,
Govt, and Rheumatic affections.
SPEER'S WINE
Is not mixture or manufactured article but is
pnre from the juice of the Portugal Ssmbucus Gull
tivated in New Jersey recommended by Chemists
and Physicians as possessing medical properties sa
article for all weak and debiitated persons and the
aged and infr.n, improving the appetite aud benefit
ting ladies aud children.
LADIES' WINE,
Because j: will not lntoxicate as other VINES II
contains no mixture of spirits other liquors, anc
is admired for its rich ousr flavor, and nutritivt
properties imparting healthy tone TO the digestive
organs and blooming, soft, and healthy kin ant
complexion
A few well known gentlemen aud physicians, wht
have tried the Wine -
Gen Winf>d Scott lisa Dr. Wilson 18th st. n. Y
Gov Moran. y ! State, DR.. Ward Newark, n j
Dr.J r Chil.on n Y CITY. DR.. Doagherty Newark,
DR. Parker. n. City, N J
Dr.. Darcy & NoboA, Dr.. Parish, Phila
Newark y j DR.. Davis, Chicago, III
r. None genuine unless the signature of Al
FRED sPEER Passsic, y J - is over the cork 'f
each bottle
u MAKE ON. TRIAL. OF THIS WINE. II
For -als by Druggtsts
SPkER. PROPRIETOR
whey ARD. Passaic. New jersey.
OFFICE, 218 Broadway New ! TX
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26

1t appears that Ben. McCulloch is at
Richmond because summoned there TO an
swer some charges preferred against him for
needlessly burning property of Southern men,
and for refusing to reinforce Price when the
latter was pursued by the national troops
McCulloch's forces were in winter quarters
n Benton county. Ark Six regiments of
indians were in his camp.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26

We have heard of many patriotic of
ters, but of nothing which will equal the
following; A lady of uncertain age, in a
neighboring town, having pair of pillow
ticks which had been handed down from
generation to generation, offered, if any
one would find feathers to fill them, (even
with turkey feathers) to give one to the
soldiers. deserving the other for her own
use.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26
PROaATH COURTs.

vU.HE Probate Court for the District of Rutland
for the ensuing year, will be holden 1t the osee
in the Rutland Savings Bank, In Rstiand, on lns
frst and third Tuesdays OF esoh nSnsa, sAssP' wv
Ni'' a n BHOwN, Jpage.
R1slaRd. Dec. z, 1881 30"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26

- Here is evidence in point, copied
from a letter dated New Orleans, Septcm-
ter %, 1856! written by Thomas Lunn.
and published in the London Herald of
November Is The writer is an Engli-b-
man, tlom the town o, Bury:
There are 2j9 Ianke" prisoner, px-
Pected here this evening, ami there is u
regiment Of WncIS dotoiioJ ~ escon Mr
Northern ge',tlemen to Me orjson. THm
2nU be n34 hOn0r IN He1u."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26

nv, ~ ,.xtract from the Cincinnati and
Ft......,l .I.il-ql Tou,or'. vi. !. page 80
r.. g. ..l,tn~. pR,.f. Il. >. NEWTpN. in regard
~ ta Remarkable Cure
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26

We hear OF another expedition against the
Ancient Dominion from New York-an in
road of oystermen, who have not the fear of
Gov. Wise before their eyes, propose to visit
the oyster BANKS, and to forcibIv remove the
monscar. treasures therefrom- If they meet
with no opposition, there will be war to the
knife when they take their plumber home,
to gladden. our epicures,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26

EIGHTH REGIMENT. - Dr., Geo. +
Gale Of Brattleboro has been appointed
and commissioned a. Surgeon Of the 9Th
Regiment Vermont volunteers. Col Steph-
en- Thomas commanding. DR.. Gale was
not an applicant for the place, but it sought
him on the ground of his peculiar fitness.
So says the Brattleboro Phoenix.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-26
Read the Statement of Martin
Robbins, Jr.

Gentienlea II will
with great pleasure
give my testimony
at 10 what your SAR-
SApARlLLA AND
= TIE LIN 6 a, or
Blood and Liver
Syrup. has done for
,ne. Some three and
81 half years since, |
was attacked with a
S G + o Ell L o L s
WHITE SWELL
49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02

ALEXANDRIA Va, June i, 1861.
was reported at day break this ,rpug that ;ompa
ny b, OF 'he United States Dragons, Lieutenant Temp
hns reconnoiteriog the negbborhood of Fairfax
Court House. twelve miles from Alexandria, were red
into by Confederate troops The Dragons charged four
times through the village and were fred upon by the
Confederates concealed IN houses Leutenauts Temp
kns and Gordon both had horses shot under them Three
other horses were also wounded Two mon are mssiug,
and three are wounded Tho Dragons estimate that
they killed fifteen 10 twenty Of the Coafederates They
brought to the camp Of the New York Twenty eighth
regiment i've Prisoners and In camp there The
report was brought by gentleman just from the camp
Loyal Williams, Of Washington, who has been i'm.
prsoned at Rchm ond spy for four days CHANGED to
be at Fairfax Court Houfe last night From bis state
meat appears that the only one killed in the rebel
camp was Captain John Q. Maher, OF the Warren.on
Rifles he heard the troops coming up ordered them
10 halt. They replied that they were Captain Powels
cavalry company. Captain Maher then ordered his
men TO arms, when the United States dragons
fred voley and killed Captain Maher. Instantly
the rebels rushed out in undress, and in disordered
condition, and fred on the cavalry at random The
cavalry then made charge and having fired three vol
eys, retired The rebels pursued them for somo dig
lance and subsequently Al young rebel returned to the
camp with two dragons prisoners and their horses
Mr. Williams is certain that the reports in the Washington
papers Of the number killed greatly exaggerated.
The roll called this morning. and fifteen of the rebels
did not 10 their Names but their was on
account Of their being on picket and other duty.
During the skrmish messengers were sent to Center
vile. where there 1000 South Carolina troops il be
Ing supposed that the dragons but tho advanc
guard of the federal grand army. Ex-Governor Smith
figured In the fight, and the Colonel in command WAC
wounded.
morning from the neighborhood OF the Fairfax Court
House
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
JEFFERSON DAVIS FAST DAY.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES.


When people who recognise their dependence upop
God feel themselves surrounded by peril and difficulty it
becomes them to humble themselves under the dspens
ton Of Divine, ProvidencGto recognseis righteous gov
eminent 10 acknowledge His goodness in times past and
tug,icate His mercuul protection for the future.
inc manfes st proofs Of the Divine blessing hitherto
tended to the efforts Of the people Of the Confederate
states OF America to maintain and perpeuate public lib
erty individual rights and national independence, demand
their dovout and heartfelt gratitude becomes them
TO give public manifestation OF this gratitude, and OF
their dependence upon the Judge OF all the E,h and to
invoke the continuance Of His favor Knowing that
but just ard righteous cause can gain the
DiviDe favor, we would implore the Lord OF
Hosts guido and direct policy In the paths Of
efforts for the defence Of deares. rights Ito
end enable US to secure speedy, Just aud honorable
peace.
10 these ends, and IN conformity with the request Of
the Observance Of day Of fasting and prayer hy such
and recommend Thursday, the 18th day of June next
Tor that purpose and that we may all on toE day with
one accord join in humble and reverentsl approach to
Him In whose hands we are, invoking him 10 inspire us
with proper spirit and temper Of heart ard nrnd "a
bear our evils TO bless us with His favor ard protection,
and to bestow His gracious benedoton upon govern
ment and country. JEFFERSON DAYT9.
By the President.
R. ToosBs, Secretary Of STATE
F3r additional Var Ne,os see Eth ord Z gbth
PAGES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 2, 1861.

BaS being scarcely twenty years Of sse. 6e had besn
epsye1 a. assistant csypsne, and shsy as one
our city 0easssor some time and resided with hs SITTER
At No ll6 chrissy sSset the siSas The war excitement.
was st ns highest In 'hs oty and the men,ed Colonel
Ellsworth WIS hnsiy engaged in forming his regiment,
young Ccvnen joined Ooupany g, Of which compsny he
was q member when he killed He had Brother In
the bghb regime New York State Militia but who,
through sickness, Das Obliged 10 ye:urn TO bis home
BE and bis broth were partially attached to Engine
Company No ID Of this city; and the smosrs thereof
together with manv ohers. are despl grevsd at the
death Of their young comr.de
No action bias ye been AIKEN by the members Of tho
On gne company as TO the disposition Of the body and
deaih shoo his dy arrive in this CITY, which IL IN
doubleday wD s is expected that suitable preparations
win be made for the funeral by the Fire Department Of
New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02

Lops Driaso Val so.eis. 81 sis..ao. ,oy c..
tee dr pom. OF the stronses. possible character.
The NV York Fifth and the Twenty eighth B,ooA,vr,
regiments occupy the most advances exposed poa,
tons the Virginia sde Their patrol service ~ severe
and dangerous, but The perform with the utmosk
cheerfulness
The irst German Rifles, Colonel Bunker is rroncmcex
by competent judges to excel all other volunteer regi
mens here to the muscular, healthy Ind neat ap-
of tho men, strctness Of discipline, and pro-
hciercy In drills General Scott remarked the other day,
TO those around him, while no reviewed tho regiment,
with the President front of the White House, Gen-
tlemen, this is the bes. regiment have in the
city"
The general remark here about tho Garbad Goard ID,
that they looS if they could fight They created quite
Accusation hero this morning by passing down Pennsy
vania avenue rapid People rushed to the win.
dows and sidewalks imagining that at aat work and not
play was afoot.
The name Of the soldier killed at ELTON yesterday wac
Andrew Mcguire, of Company II, Dsnvile Rites.
Six men Of the Pennsy lvapa Fourth regiment, front
Montgomery, started for home this evening" sick Of y-
phoid fever The disease said Ia have been e.sed by
the want of ventilation in their quarters the old ASSEM-
bly, Rooms.
Secretary Chase engaged in making M tho accounts
Of the general government with the several States which
to be submitted to the State governments before
Congress meets The reference of this whole subject
belonging as It naturally does, to the War Department
to Secretary Chase is high compliment 70 thas gentIa
man.
General Cameron, Secretary Of War, accompanied by
several friends will leave this city to night u
observation down The Potomac Fortress Monroe.
He will return Monday
This afternoon the firing OF heavy guns the Vir-
GINA side Of the Potomac Occasi much excitement
and rumoTs rapidly spread oughout tho oy OF aghs
progress The crowd az The concert in the Presi iens
do al NJ arA lre
women and children espec'a v, unosr tina. mistaken
idea Tho highest portions Of bulldogs
pied by anxious spectltors-somo with spvgasse5-t0
see the conflict; but the military tho Virginia sd3
wero merely trI ing the range OF lheir guns.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
MAJOR GENERAL BANKS ORDERED TO
ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE FIELD

WASHINGTON, June /, ISUI,
Efforts have been making to day to induce Governor
Banks TO accept the Quartermaster Generals Depart
ment. General Cameron is anxious TO have such
as Mr. Banks near him In the administration of his
duous duties. Governor Banks, after having accepted
the Office Of Major General, was asked If he would take
the position. He promptly responded, like soldier
"Detail me where you please; it is my duty to obey
orders' The President ia anxious to have General
Banks in the field, cooperating with General Butler On
the coast General Scott sdmres General Banks pres
tge and speaks Of him as the Naoeonc representative
OF our army.
It s finally settled that Major General Banks liz TO
take the field at the head Of division. He Ia very
much engaged night and day comforting with the heads
Of departments. The more they see Of him the better
they admire the man.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
under the Of Drs Hasso aod Roos OF The New York

under the Of Drs Hasso aod Roosa OF
Fifth.
Accounts 80 10 tn strength Of the rebel forces 1T Fa
fax Cour: House Eay greatly. Some Of the atssoklng
paIt estimate Thorn 900, others say they do
coed S0o The last sgure is probably correct.
Mrs. Taylor, Of this ,ty, received intelligence this
afternoon that her brother the sher Of the county of
Fairfax, was one Of the reb killed at the battle a. the
Eahfsx Court House this mo'n'g Although she regrets
the loss Of BROTHER che reois in the triumph of the
loyal troops.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.

WASHINGTON, June l. 1861.
The various regiments on the Virginia side great
~ harassed during the last week by unnecessary night
Alarms caused by the inexperienced ouposts Some Of
them were drummed out Of their sleep half dozen
times In a single night.
General Mcdowell issued orders Immediately, on as
Stunning the command, that via insure the freedom Of
the troops from these provoking viststons
The Publications rapidly progressing, and will DO
fusbed by tho end Of Eext wesx Tboae at he end Of the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
BRILLIANT SKRMISH AT FAIRFAX c. \
Ore Of our Troops Killed, One Missing
and Four WouDded--- Five Prisoners
Capturtd---A Number Of the Rebels
Killed and Wsunded---Several
Of the New York Fifth Regi-
MeAt Engaged i'm the
skirmisb,

WAmneroy, June I, 1881
The repors Of basse at Fairfax Court House is
frmtd by subsequent reports 70 General Mansfield. The
most reliable information 10 tina. but two killed
side, and several horses II ia certain that fifteen
sixteen rebels were killed, and i've taken prison
The city good deal excited IN consequence Of the
reports Of the skrmhhing Each is nragnied into
magnificent battle
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
sKIRMIsHlNe NEAR ALEXANDRIA.
Southern GuerilIas Firing on Our
Pickets---One Z0uave Killed
and One Wounded,
&C., De-. SC.

WASHINGTON, June /, 1861
resident OF the village known Fairfax Court House
arrived here this morning He walked from there since
last night At shutdown he says there were but about
three hundred armed men stationed there.
large number had left during the day, being
panic struck by the report that Lncolns
ing He says those remaining desperate men, but
Of their weakness and inefcency in drill and
every other requirement He states that
about three hundred families have had to
fly because of their loyalty to the Union. Most of the
heads Of these families Northern born men, and
viewed as Yankees
The troops are robbing the families in that region Of
their provisions, horses cattle and every necessary of
life they can lay their hands upon.
Ny informant says that his niggers wanted 10 come
with him. but having means to provide for their cafe
conduct, he had To run away from them. AS he was
leaving the place he says he heard sharp firing Of
kerry, and that 1t kept up for time This is
most likely, force Of federal troops sent
there yesterday afternoon dispense the rebels at the
Court House.
Quartermaster Stetson, of the Zouaves, who came in
from Alexandria about eleven o'clock reports that about
hapas nine o'clock last night the picket of about TWEEN
ty-dve Michigan men, becoming alarmed for fear of
being overpowered, left their post at tine mill few
miles west Of Alexandria, and returned to their
regiment Forty Zouaves despatched to the point
when very discovered That the woods in that
vicinity filed with guerilas Of the enemy. Two
louaves belonging 10 Company G, fired upon when
quietly On guard duty and hit. one Of them,
named Henry Seeley Cornell, was killed Instantly,
and the other, william Cushman, wounded.
The detachment Of Zouayes Immediately entered
the woods with their rifles, bowie knives and
reviewers and fired several voleys at random in the
direction from whence the shooting came but could not
tell in the dark whether their firing took effect They
could rot ind the enemy The Zouaves very despe
rate and anxious TO let loose the advancing pickes
OF the secessionists
ALEXANDRIA, June IL, 1861.
Shortly before twelve o'clock last night q skirmish
took place Mt Arlington Mills between Captain Browns
company of zouaves and Captain Roths company Of
the Michigan regiment, and scouting party Of nine
VirgniaIs The Zouaves had just arrived to re
leve the Mcbgunders, and had posted sentinels-
when the virgjnans attacked them. The fed
erals drove them away. One zouave was killed,
and another wounded 1t is supposed that one rebel was
killed wounded, in the retreat he was carried OIL
The rebels retired to the woods during the night and in
the morning took hand and left for parts unknown
Tho Federals endeavored TO pursue them An employe
Of the mills, named Mortimer was shot early in the
morning by some scouting party.
THE DEATH OF HENRY c. CORNELL.
Henry g Cornell rnerhar or I1ls,o,,b,s yo,a,,as
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SKiRMIsH At WlLllAMspoRT.
FIGHT BETWEEN THE HOME GUARD AND
VIRGINIAN6.

JOHANNESBURG, Pa, June l. 1861.
slight skrmsh occurred to-day at wiliamsport, be-
tween Captain Kennedy's company Of Home Guards and
virginans Three of the vrginians were wounded
Nobody was hurt on our SIDE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
THE DEATH OF HENRY G. CORNELL.

Henry G. Cornell the member of Ellsworshs zouaves
who was killed by Are from the secessonists Alex
andrla, was native Of this city. He was quite young
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For e3ditiona! Var Nelcs see FJA ord Il ghth
Pa9es.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-23
MARRIED,

At Cherokee, Nevada county, Monday, March
18th, by Rev. Father Dalton, Mr.. ARCHIBALD
OLINGER to Miss MARY KILRoY, both of that
place.
The bride and groom inaugurated the we'd
ding occasion by attending ,n,ion Ball in the
evening. On the following morning their numer-
Gus friends called on them by platoons, and
champagne corks were seen to fly in all direc-
tiohs. The event was thus celebrated in style
most complimentary to the welded pair, whom
may the hymenial goddess hold her torch on
high to light through the world in blaze OF
peaceful glory.]
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-23


THE LAST BALLoT.-The following is the
classification of the vote for United States
Senator which elected Gen. McDougall, in
Joint Convention, on the goth inst:
For McDeugaN- Chase Clark OF
Sacramento, DeLong, Harvey, Heacoek, Hill,
Irwin. Phelps, Rhodes, Ryan, Shafter, Sharp,
Thomas, Vance, Adams, Avery, Banks, Blair,
Briggs, Burnell, Campbell, Cherry, Clark of San
Francisco, Coleman, Coltrin, Conness, Council
man, Denniston, Dougherty, burst, Eastman,
Fargo, Flanders, Ford, Foster, Green, Harri-
man, Henderson, Hill, Hunter, Morgan, Piercy,
Porter, Powell, Smith of Tulare, Smith of Pla-
GER, Spence, Stearns, Tilden, Tilton, Tittell,
Walden, Walter, Wiley, Wright-56.
For NNgent--M Messrs. Crittenden, De la Guerra,
Denver, Dickinson, Eagan, Gallagher, Logan,
Merritt, Pico, Thornton, warmcastle, Watson,
Watt, Williamson, Bradley, Buell., Chandler,
Childs, Curtis, Gillette, Gregory, Hagans, Han
son, Harris, Harrison, Haun, Holman, Horrell,
Johnson, Kunge, Kurtz, Laor, Laspeyre, Lip
pincott, Magruder, Miller, Morrison, Munday,
O'Brien, Patrick, Ross, Scott, Showalter, Sorrel,
White, Wood of Plumas, and Wood of Yolo-47.
For Mr.. Weler-Messrs. Franklin, Parks,
Amyx, Bachtel, Gordon, Montgomery-6.
For Mr.. C0sserley-Mr. Leet-1.
For Major AndersOn-Mr. Watkins~1.
For Mr.. Crednog-Mr. Covarrubias-l.
The only absentees were Messrs. Edgerton
and Haynes, of the Senate. Every Assembly
man was present.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-23

LINcoLN's CABINET.-The Pony news of
March goth announces President Lincoln s
Cabinet officers as follows: Secretary of
State, VIM. H. Seward, of New York; Sec
retary of the Treasury, Salmon P. Chase, of
Ohio; Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, of
Pennsylvania Secretary of the Navy, Gideon
Wells, of Connecticut; Postmaster General,
Montgomery Blair, of Maryland; Secretary
of the Interior, Caleb B. Smith, of Indiana
Attorney General, Edward Bates, of Mo.
1t is said that few Senators voted against
Blair and Bates because they were from the
South