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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

sI Doct. Charles H. Lord, of this
city. has been appointed Assistant Surgeon
of the First Regiment of Wisconsin Caval-
ry, and we believe enters upon the dis
charge of his duties this week, Doet. L..
is graduate of the Albany Medical Col
lege, ard though not practicing physician
is sell posted in the sciencs which was his
study for some years. He spent year or
more in the Hospital at Albany and there
became more or less familiar with surgical
operations, so that he undoubtedly has
had more real experience in that direction
than many other and elder heads who
make greater pretensions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

w. P. Forsyth Esq, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors, will please accept
our thanks for forwarding US the official
canvass in time for this weeks paper, and
for other favors of an official nature here
tofore shown US.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

PERsoNAL.-Fred. Cooley, who is con-
neeted with the Suffers department of the
eighth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers
returned from the seat of war the fore
part of last week, but left again on Mon
day for the land of Dixie. Fred. gave
some graphic accounts of what he has seen
and done since he first left Watertown.
some six weeks ago, and brought with him
several relics from the Fredericktown bat
tlefeld and other points of interest in Sc
csssia. The eighth regiment has been
best of the time, since It left the State,
At Pilot Knob, some so miles south of St.
Louis, but just now is eff in pursuit Of
JEFF Thompson whom it is devoutly hoped
they may succeed in capturing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

emT See table at the head of this col
umn for several important changes in the
running time of the Chicago and North
Western Railroad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15
The Arrest of Parker H. French-Develop-
ments in PROSPECT.

ments in PROSPECT.
An arrest we" made yesterday, by Of
fcers of the UL.ted States Government,
which is regarded as one of the most i'm
portant that has yet been made since the
breaking out Of the rebellion. The par
ticulars are as follows, as gathered by one
of our reporters For several months a
man named Parker H. French, alias Lieut.
Carlisle Murray, alias Charles Maxy, has
been travelling in various parts of the West
and North, for the purpose chiefly of or
ganizmg the order known as the Kaights
of the Golden Circle. He was arrested
yesterday morning in Bradford, Connecti-
cut, few miles from New Haven, where
he had organized lodge, and spread Sc
cession sentiments to no small extent
His arrest was made by the Superintendent
of the Government Detective Police from
Washington, and Detective Franklin of
Philadel phia.
In his possession were found the cons
titution and bylaws Of the Golden Circle,
and entire athority from parties at the
South for organizing the institution. Re
also had many other documents of interest
and Importance. Among them are letters
purporting to be from jeff Davis, Emer-
son. Etheredge, Parson Brownlow and
| others, most of which are doubtless for
geries. He is believed to have had much
genuine correspondence with influential
secessionists.
French is regarded as one of the most
accomplished scoundrels in the country.
He was one of Walkers right hand man
in the Nicaragua affair, and has fought
three duels, in one of which he lost his
right arm. Through forged letter in
the name of Parson Brownlow, he obtained
the sum of 1000 from Amos Lawrence,
of this city, the money being given in sup
port of the Parsons somewhat famo US
paper He has figured in various schemes
cf villany, particularly in California. He
says be has information of parties in Bos-
ton who are playing directly into the hands
of the secessionists. So EN- batically does
he assert this that the Government will
cause certain matters to be investigated
and the times of sundry citizens engaged
in commerce, particularly with St. Jehn
and thence to Southern ports, will be over
hauled. Secretary Seward is to make an
immediate visit to Boston and. it is pre-
sumed, with some reference to this case.
| The Government officer, who has made
very many of the arrests of traitors now at
Fort Warren, regards this arrest as likely
to lead to important results He has been
in pursuit of French for long time, and
it was only by the most ingenious plans
carefully executed, that he was at last
secured. Boston Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

LETTER FROM THE EIGHTH REGIMENT
We have received long and interesting
letter from private in the ranks of the
8th regiment of volunteers from this State
in which are given full details of the battle
at FrederickstoWn, Nc. As full accounts
of the fight alluded to have already been
published, however, we do not think it
worth while now to print his letter in full,
but will simply quote what he says regard
ing an incident or two to which we have
seen no allusion in any other &C
counts. He writes:
''Our regiment was ordered back and
held as reserve. The men did net like
it that they could not have hand in
Three or four of them would not rest qui-
ct but actually left the ranks and engaged
in the fight contrary to orders. They
fought well and showed they are possessed
Of the right kind of pluck. Another in
stance of heroism and bravery was that Of
one of the men attached to the Suffers de-
partment, named Byington. from Milwau-
kee, who shouldered musket and rushed
into the thickest of the fight, dealing the
deadliest blows to the minions of the two
Jeffs. Davis and Thompson. He is every
inch a patriot and soldier, as the GOODNESS
and self-possessien with which he fought
for two or three hoursmost clearly attested.
If the eighth had only been permitted to
do SO, it would have distinguished itself, I
have no doubt, and achieved many gIo-
ries"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

nI@S. NJ. Booth addressed the citizens
of Jefferson last Saturday evening, on
1.-THE War and Condition of the coun-
try
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

gJ There was a great crowd in town
on Tuesday at the Cattle Fair. We never
saw so fine display of stock in eur streets
as was made then. The day was very
fine one and the sales Of horses, cattle &c.
quite large.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

pa We know and speak from expert
enee when we say that Elliott's Improved
Pearl Sewing Machines, sold by G, Z. Col
Inns. & co., 100 Lake St. Chicago, are the
cheapest and most economical Of any Ma
chine We have seen for family use. The
idea that because a machine is cheap it
cannot be good, is driven from our mind,
and from that of our better half by the
"good works. and the entire reliability of
the Machine above referred to, which is
sold at the low price of $50. We recon-
mend it in the fullest confidence to our
friends.--C Chicago Democrat. IOWA
SLIGHTLY PERsoNAL.-At Fort Atkin-
son, on election day, some one voted the
following ticket, every man on it being a
resident of Jefferson:
For Governor, J. E. Holmes Lit. Gov,
Joseph Stoppenbach; Secretary of State,
D. Os;rander; State Treasurer. n c.
Hurlburt; Attorney General Ira ".
Bird Bank Comptroller, E. Mcmahon;
State Superintendent of Public instruc-
ton, Alonzo Wing; State Prison Commits
sioner, A. 7. Colburn Member of Assem-
bly,, I. W. Bird; Supervisor at large, A. H.
Waldo; County Supervisors, 1st District,
J. L. Manville; ID Dis, ". D. Hinyer;
Sd Dis, W. Zohrlaut, 4th Dis, George
Crist.
This undoubtedly was meant as
''drive" at Jefferson for appropriating both
nominees for district officers there, to wit;
Supervisor and member of Assembly, and
Ignoring all the other towns in the Dis
trict. 1t was not a very bad hit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15
HOOP SKIRTS.

dies Lasting Prunella and Kid Caters, Misses and
Childrens' Caters and Shoes bought from the Man
Bootees for so cents per pair, for which you have
pay 81 kc elsewhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-11-15

~ ADTERTISERENTS, TO SECURE IN
SERFI0N THE SANE WEEK, AUST BE
HANDED IN 7 THURSDAf 4ORAING. "a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

JAMESTOWN, MD, Sept. IA quantity
of cavalry arms and equipment, which were
recently seized by some soldiers at the house
of Capt John L. Dierfief, under misappre
hension that they were to be used to aid the
rebel cause have been ordered by General
Banks to be restore |, it appearing from good
Union authorities that Dierief has always
been an untiinching Unionist, and that they
were issued by Governor Hicks to sustain the
Union cause in this county. Capt. Dertief
will return them to Gov. Hicks, on their de-
livery.
There has apparently been increased activi-
ty in all the departments Of this division
during the past week. There are numerous
floating rumors that Gen. johnson has been
greatly strengthened along the river line. On
one occasion a regiment of rebels came in full
view of our pickets at or near the mouth Of
Seneca river, but mo yed off before our batteries
could be brought to bear upon them.
Col. Biddle, of the Pennsylvania first rifle
regiment, has declined commission as briga.
der. recently rendered him By the war depart
ment, but still commands the first brigade Of
Gen. Banks column. The cause OF his de-
clination, he states to be, that he stands pIedg'
ed to his constituency in Philadelphia to repre-
sent their interests in congress; and should he
ACCEPT a commission from the United States,
he would be compelled by the constitution to
resign his seat in congress. He is, however,
determined to expend his best energies in the
field, towards bringing the rebellion to
speedy and triumphant close
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17
FROM WAsnIINGTON.

WAsHINGroN, Sept. l6.-The president has
appointed as major of ordnance Of third artil-
lery Capt Horatio G. Knight of U. S. engi-
neers, aud VIM. Nelson, of Kentucky, briga-
dier-general of volunteers. i. W. Walker
was brought here this afternoon. His condi-
ton is apparently improved.
There was a stampede of negroes, fourteen
in number, men, women and children in the
neighborhood of LewinsviIIe, to-day. They
came to our lines saying they were to be sent
TO Manassas this morning. Gen. Smith sent
them to Washington. They belonged to the
estate of the late Commodore Jones, They
stated they eft at their homes only a daugh-
ter of the commodore, her mother having de-
parted some time ago for Manassas junction.
The colors Of the New York 18th regiment
were returned them to-day with BETTING GER
emonies. They were taken away at the time
of their INSTRUMENTATION or mutiny by order of
Gen. Mcclellan,
All is quiet to-day, with the exception of
the usual occasional picket firing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

the property of leading rebels. Col, Cook,
with 1900 regulars, left Fort Laramie on the
Sd inst. for LeavenwOrth.
On Monday night last, while government
steamer. name unknown, was conveying
number of prisoners from Lexington 10 Fort
Leavenworth for better security, she broke her
rndder between Mill and Kansas City, and
was Obliged to land Shortly after reaching
the shore a company of Jackson county Sc
ccssionisls seized the boats, released the pris-
oners, and secured some forty federal soldiers
as captives.
The Republican learns that Col. Marshall,
when at Lexington few days ago, took pos
session of a quantity of property belonging to
the state, including books, papers, and the
great seal of the state, which jackson took
from Jefferson City, after the defeat OF the
state forces at Bonneville by General Lyon.
jackson has publicly announced his intention
to establish the capital at Lexington claiming
that lie had full authority to d. so. 1t may be
that this programme has not been rellnqulshed,
and that the present movement OF Gen. Price,
who doubtless is now in possession OF LeXing-
ton, is with a view to place the seat OF govern
ment there Whether the deposed legislature,
which adjourned in May last, to meet again
to-day, will he ready TO proceed to business,
cannot now be ascprtained.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17
GEN. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BLAIR DE-
SERVEDLY UNDER ARREST.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. l6.-Col. f B. Blair Jr.,
was ordered yesterday by the provost marshal
to report himself under arrest on a general
charge of using dsrespectful language with
reference to Gen Fremont.
The Democrat says of the removal of Gen.
Fremont We do not think it has been ser.
ously considered by the administration. Com
plants have undoubtedly been made against
him, and possibly charges preferred which, of
course, will be duly and properly investigated
But these proceedings, we are now satisfied
have never looked to a result so serious as his
removal from this department His extraor
binary energy and efficiency are too highly
appreciated by the government, and the man
and his measures are loo deeply seated in the
affections of the people of the loyal states to
admit the probability of any such event.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17
EREMoNT,s REORGANIZATION

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 16.-The following letter,
which will be published tomorrow, reveals
the mission of Capt Kidd, who arrived some
days since with Il flag OF truce from the rebel
camp at Springfield, Mo-:
HEADQUARTERS OF WESTERN DEPARTMENT
Sept. IA, 1861.
To Col. Taylor, commanding at Springfield:
Sir-Yours of the 9Th inst, containing an err
roneous construction of my proclamation of
the Both ult,, has had my attention. | under
stand the object of your note to be to inquire
whether it was my intention to shoot the
wounded who might be made prisoners by the
forces under my command. The following
paragraph, extracted from the proclamation,
will be strictly enforced, within the lines pre-
scribed, against the class of offenders for
whom it was intended, viz "All persons who
shall be taken with arms in their hands within
these lines shall be tried by court martial, and
if found guilty they will be shot" The lines
are expressly declared to be those of the
army in the military occupation of this
state You Lave wholly misapprended the
meaning of the proclamation. Without
undertaking to determine the condition OF
any man engaged in this rebellion, desire it
to be clearly understood that the proclamation
is intended distinctly to recognize the usual
rights of an open enemy in the field, and to
be in all respects strictly conlormabe with the
ussges of war. 1t is hardly necessary for me
to say that it was not prepared with any pur
nose to ignore the ordinary rights of humanity
with respect to wounded men, or those who
are humanely engaged in alternating their
sufierings
fSirned) j. G.. FREMONT,
o.,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

JEFFERSON CITY, Sept. 14.-Prepare for
stirring tidings during tile present week. Gen.
Price, reinforced by Gen. Rains with from l5,-
600 to 10000 men, and with Claib Jackson in
their midst, to give color of legally TO their
proceedings, is advancing upon our lines,
Wherever he goes the secessionsts flock to
meet him, and are rapidly swelling his ranks.
Couricrs just arrived from Georgetown an
nounce that Gen Parsons, with 1000 men, is
posted Just outside the town, to prevent the
passage Of reintorcemens to Lexington.
JEFFERSON CRY, Sept, l6.-A special dis
patch to the st. Louis Republican dated Jeffer-
sau City, Sept. l6, says that Gen Price, at the
head of from $4,000 to 10000 men, attacked
Lexington on Thursday, but we have no par
ticuars Of the battle, nor do we know the re-
suit. The troops at Lexington are strongly
entrerched. Gen. Pope at last accounts was
at Hatton, with from 5000 to 5000 troops.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

NEW YORK Sept. l6-COTrON quiet aud steady :;
sales 600 bales al 2l5c for miidng uplands.
FLOC-Receipts 2,2SS obs; sales ll4u0 Dds; state
and western 20 Toe better; supcrine state S460 iO
extra state 55 "a 1910, and choice at 55 round hoUp
Ohio s5l5 20 540 common to good extra western s4s5
al %: southern rmer; sales $50 bbls mixed to good
~ az "a 1851 fancy and extra $3.50 % 1918; Canada
perine $50 "a ass ext $40 "a $50; sales SaO b9ls
GRAIN-W heat without essential change ana holders
are asking an advance which buyers are unwilling to
pay sales S2 800 bush Chicago spring 04 lV6i Racine
los "a Ito: Milwaukee club Los "a SllO northwestern
club O q 0S, the latter for choice; winter red west
ern IA M 81 81 the latter Tor choice amber white Ian
ada rs 6n 80 the latter for choice; amber Iowa Ill %
LIP; white kentucky LIS @ lSl; Ohio l2l; white Mich
gan Us 90 80 The latter for very choice. Corn % &c
better sales 62 600 buSh mixed western 81 @ 52c Tor
fair and 81 % SIC for good toprme smppingi
white western SIC yellow western 5ie.
PROVISIONS.-Beefq quiet; sales 100 bills tork more
active and rmer; sales 2l00 bbls: mess $40V % ll59
prime S9e2 40 9s7 Lard shade easier; sales 800 bbls
at q Sc, aud choice at 9sc Whskey firm; sales 4uV
bbls l9c. Rice firm; sales 200 ueroosi at W % &c,
cash Sugars firm; sales 1883 hhds; Porto Rico So Mus
covado q q Ss 1900 bags same at y oJUO bags China
part &c Coffee firm Lagayra, y bags, AZ l6e; klo
1850 bags at lSl l53e: Moasses trm sales 40 hhds
BaIbadOes 81 hnds 35e; Porto Rico 80 hds, at use
MuscovBdo, % 90 Soc,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17
A BATTLE AT CHEAT MOUNTAIN
The Rebels Beaten.
LEE ATTACKS COL REYNOLDS AND
Is REFUSED.
WISE AND FLOYD RUNNING.

CINCINNATI, Sept ia special dispatch
to the Gazette, dated at Caunix Ferry, Va,
Sept A. states that Gen Lee resumed an
attack along the whole line of the federal
forces at Cheat Mountain, yesterday. After
a long contest Reynolds fairly repuIsed him,
with considerable rebel loss, and but little or
no loss on our side, owing to the fact that
our troops fought behind entertainments Lee
has maniestly large force, but is alarmed
lest General Rosencranz should come up in
his rear.
Our scouts returned to day from a ten mile
exploration toward Lewisburg. Col. McCook
took seventeen prisoners yesterday, in an arm
ed reconnaissance across the river.
CAMP ScoTr, Sept. 15,--Gen. Cox was here
to day, for an interview with General Rosen-
cranz He has moved the main body of his
army from Gauley Bridge towards Lewisburg
Wise and Floyd retreating as fast as possible.
a b A'CTLE IN ND.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17
MONTGOMERY AND RAINS.

CHICAGO, Sept. l6.-Leavenworth papers of
the 18th give the following account OF the late
engagement iletween Gen Rains and Montgom-
cry On the End inst. six hundred rebels, un-
der Rains, approached fort Scott and seized
eighty mules belonging to the government,
killing the teamster. A messenger was dis
patched to Montgomery who had five hundred
men He pursued Rains eleven miles killing
several of his men, when, coming to the main
body of the enemy, battle commenced.
The rebels having cannon and Montgomery
only one howitzer, the fight lasted two hours
when Montgomery slowly retreated, keeping
up running fight until night-iall. The en-.
emy's force was reported by the prisoners at
from two thousand to three thousand.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

CAIRO, Sept. ia deserter from the reb-
ell camp at Columbus. Ky, reports that on
Friday last the rebels, numbering 10000, UNI
der Gen. Johnston, had marching orders.
Their destination was Paducah lie also re-
ports that jeff Thompsons forces are at Bel
mont, Missouri.
The crew OF the steamer John GaUlt, which
was seized by the government, few days
since, at Paducah, were released to day.
A force of 800 infantry, with four pieces Of
Capt. Taylor's light artillery, under command
of Col. Ggleshy, made reconnaissance below
Norfolk, M, Saturday, and saw 800 rebels,
who fled on their approach. All is quiet here
and at Paducab.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-This afternoon,
three companies of the Pennsylvania twenty
eighth regiment, and two companies of the
Massachusetts thirteenth, under Colonel
Geary, were. attacked by $50 rebels above
Davstown, Md, near Harper's Ferry. The
rebels were beaten, and driven from every
house and breastwork they occupied, Ioosiug
8 or 10 killed and many wounded. The Union
troops had one killed They behaved admira,
bly, and won complete victory.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17
LATEST NEWS.
BY TEL EGRAPa
To THE WORCESTER BAltY SPY
FIGHTING IN WESTERN VIRGINIA!
Sharp Skirmishing.
THE nERELs BADLY BEATEN,

ELKwArER, VA, Sept. 16.-The body of
John A. Washington was sent over to the en-
envy Yesterday under flag OF truce, and while
on the way, it was met by Il similar flag com.
ing from the enemy for the purpose OF obtain
ing information as TO his condition.
Ga the 12lh inst. detachment of three
hundred men from the fourteenth Indiana and
the twenty.fourth and twenty-ftth Ohio regi
ment, dispersed three Tennessee regiments
under Gen. Anderson on the west side of Cheat
Mountain. They completely routed them,
killing thirty and obtaining the most of
their equipments. Our loss was eight
killed. The enemy made an advance on
Elkwater the same day, with a force supposed
to be fifteen thousand, but were driven back
by detachments of men from the fifteenth In
diana, and third and sixth Ohio regiments,
and by shells from LOOMS battery. They
have retired some eight or ten miles, A
strong force of Arkansas, Tennessee and Vir.
ginia troops threatened the east side Of Cheat
Mountain, but have not yet had general en-
gagement A shell was thrown from one of
LOOMS guns two miles into the enemy's camp
killing 10 and wounding 4. The 18Th Indiana
regiment had IA severe skirmish with superior
numbers of the enemy, an the 18TH and killed
ten Or twelve, with triiing loss. AS the en-
envy advanced on Ellwater, the column was
handsomely checked by detachment OF the
17th Indiana. Lieut.. Morrill,, of the topograph.
icsl engineers was taken prisoner by the reb-
els, while on his way to Cheat Mountain.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

New YORK, Sept. 16-The 43d, 45tl, 10th,
47th, and 48th regiments are under orders for
Washington. The 47th and 48lh Ieove to-
night, and the others to morrow The Ellis.
worth Fire Zouaves are to be mustered out of
service.
Able McMasters, of the Freemans Journal,
took up compulsory lodging and board in the
classic shades OF Fort Lafayette, to-day
1t is said that one Of the schooners lately
captured at Haueras Inlet was from Boston,
with cargo of boots and Shoes The light
house, on the body of the island at Hatteras,
has been blown up, and Oregon Inlet is aban-
donel nv the rebels
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

BALTIMORE, Sept l6.-rhe police are arrest
ing members OF the legislature as fast as they
reach the city on their way to Frederick, so
that there will be no quorum tomorrow, near.
ly three fourths of both houses being secesh !;
and it is presumed they will all be arrested
The arrests this evening are Dennis and Heck
art, of the senate and Maxwell, Landing and
Raisin, of the house. There are now fifteen
of the house and three of the senate arrested
Many of them can't be found, and are said tc
have fl d from the state.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-17

ST. LOUIS, Sept. l6.-Among the killed by
the Little Platte bridge disaster was Barclay
Coppic, OF john Brown raid notorlety, together
will five or six me-. with him en- route 10 join
Montg0mery's Kansas regiment.
Twenty.three negroes havei been declared
free under Gen. Fremont's proclamation, beng