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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01
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SKETCHES FROM THE VALLEY OF
THE ST. CROIX,
NUMBER -FOUR
HUDsoS Wis, April l 9Th 1861.

i HUDsos Wis, April 9Th 1861.
In the year 1856. Congress passed an
act granting to the State of Wisconsin a
vast amount of Government land for the
construction of Railroads This grant
provides for road from Madison to the
St Croix, thence to the head Of Lake Su.
psrior. The company bull ding these roads
were to have each alte mate township Of
land within fifteen miles of the line, not
previously purchased; the deficiency to be
selected from other Government lsnda
The Legislature placed the grant into the
hands Of the milwaukee & La Crosse com
pany, said company agreeing to build the
roads according to the terms and within
the time specified by the grant-ten years.
That this company. as well as most of
the members Of the Legislature Of 1856,
played out, " all who are in the least ac-
quainted with the history of Wisconsin
are aware. Through the trials and tribu-
lations of this grant to the present day,
will not ask you to follow me; but will
merely say that in 1859 another company
known as the st. Croix & Lake Superior
Railroad company was organized, and the
contract for building the first 10 miles of
the road from this point towards Superior,
let to NJ. L. Nayes, an eastern man of
large experience. Mr.. Nayes has so far
succeeded in grading the first 20 miles
which is now ready for the iron and run
ming stock; but the distracted state Of the
country has contributed materially tow =
ards winding up the work for the present
But until our credit is better at the east
or eastern capitalists have more confidence
In the stability Of our incorporated insti-
tutions l do not see much prospect for
our road But think it will undoubted-
ly be completed before the expiration of
the grant, as the lands embraced in il are :
now very valuable, and growing more 80
every year.
The kaldiDg Of this read must neees-
sarily produce a great change in the cur :
rent Of trade Superior, the western ter
minus, Is nearer Buffalo than Chicago. :
(by the lakes) and is only l60 miles from /;
St Paul, the capital of Minnesota while !.
We are about 400 miles from Chicago.
Consequently the commerce Of the whole
country lying north and west Of Ia Crosse
will pass through this channel saving four I
Or i've days time, half the expense, and !
next but one trans-shipment, instead Of {
three or four row. The St. Croix & Lake I
Superior Railroad viii alse be the connect I
ing link between the Great Lakes and the !
Alississippi-making the plcasantest route
in the world for party in pursuit Of
health or PlcasGre-up the lakes and down 7
'he Father of Rivers. or, rice usrsa. #
Navigation has now fairly opened in this q
.hyPerborean region" and the shrill whis- +
les, Of the boats are listened to as the har- I
'inger Of spring Business has received q 2
lew impetus-Warehouse-men are happy
nd Nature itself offers to enjoy the
:hange. Farmers are sowing their grain;
umbermSn are driving their logs; mer-
hants are buying new goods, and print e
rs are prospecting"
J. Sc.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

MoRs GooDs SEIZED At PITrssrR0.-
We have already noticed the seizure a
Pittsburgh on Sunday. Of quantity u
contrakand goods. On the arrival Of -
l:3O train on Monday, over the 9ennsyl
vauia Railroad, some thirty-four boxes q
goods. destined for the cities Of the So1kA
were seized and lodged in a secure Plao4
Most Of the boxes were directed TO the
same parties as those which were seized On
Sunday afternoon, and all contained tie
same description Of goods with the exeep-
tion of one, in which was 6ne rosewood
piano for gentleman in Savannah, Ga.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01
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STKPHRN A. DOUGLASS F0R THE
UNIONS. &. cox. sALsD

. = :
On the 2sd ult.. Mr.. Douglas spoke a
Columbus. The Solloviag report Of hi
speech is from the Cincinnati Gasst4e.
AT ten o'clock the Little Giant mad,
his sppesrsece on the aosth front Of th,
Capitol Around him were gathered, on
an hours notice an audience Of over two
thoasand afgas .E 1
Senator Douglas was introduced to Tx
audience by Mr.. Burr. Rep) of the
HOqs. Hs was greeted with loud cheers
He began BY saying. that this large as
sembly. brought together 50 suddenly, and
30 early N the meruing. indicated the deep
Interest now felt in our common country.
Never since the Revolution had there been
such crisis. as every American citizen
xss noW called upon 10 undergo ghe
Fedsrzl CapifSl was threatened; the records
and archives Of the Government were sR
.dsnge-; The President of the nation him
self might be made captive. Would the
people q the Great Mississippi Valley now
stay at home or were they ready to rescue
their Government and their authorities
from, The hands Of all assailants? Loud
eries Of sRescue. rescue.'1
He would never advise nor sanction vi
.slenee ar war against any Of the constitu-
dOsal rights. or privileges or institutions
of the South On the contrary, he held
;hinsslf ever ready to rush to the rescue If
their rights were invaded But they might
- well understand at once that the people
of this great Mississippi Valley would never
permit the navigation Of the Mississippi to
be restricted one whit more than en- the
Atl&atiesr Pacific coast. ECheers7
He Bould never fight in violation of
their rights he would never lay down arms
when they undertook 10 violate our rights.
Loud cheering The right of free COM
nerce in this valley, from the center to
the circumference Of the continent, without
taxssiOn or without passports, must never
be jeOpardizsd CCheers
It was not the negro question that was
nov at issue 1t was the great question
of the freedom of trade-the great COM
msrcial question, which was above all 9TH
era in importance Whenever we recog-
nized ths right to levy duties on the com
merce Of the Mississippi river, We we're
opening the way for permitting New York
and every other seaboard city to do the
game Thus we might be cut of from free
exit everywhere on the continent, and the
people of this valley, where the seat Ofem-
pire on the continent must always remain.
would Be reduced to the condition Of petty
provincial colonies, with revenue to be ex-
torted from them without their consent,
and expended without their direction.
This greas question rose above all the
negroes N Ghfistendom-it involved the
frseaOn and independence of the ten mil
iOaA ssea 10 be hundred millions. in this
valley. cheers Already the worst
features Of European desoptism has been
established in the Seeding States, with
e1g : single one Of It's benefits. How
would the people Of the Mississippi Valley
Ike 10 have the passport system established
among them fOFbidding them to leave or
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01
TENNESSEE

John Bell and about dozen other 81,
nion men" Of Tennessee, have Issued a.
address to the people Of that State. sp-
proving the refusal Of the GoVerrcr 70 -
spond to the Federal requisition for trcopa
They disapprOye Of secession and eondszn
coercion; their position being similar . :
that of Ethan Spike. who in closely oon-
tested election, which hinged on the Maine
anti-hquor law, announced himself - foF
the Maine law and opposed 70 iss erSsSoss-
nent They adopt the secsssfsa lingo
which calls the preservation Of the Ger
ernment the ''subjugation Of tbs S0uth,S-
and come 10 the following conclusion -
We do net pretend 10 1oretell the f1tnssa
Of Tennessee, in connection with the oh y
er Statss % in references 70 the Federal
Government We do not p1send % =
able to tell the future purposes Of ths
President and Cabinet in reference to the
war. But should purpose -
developed by the Government Of overrun-
ling and subjugating our brethren of The
'ecsded States We say, unequivOcally, tkzk
{ viii Be the duty Of the State 70 resist.
It all hazards, at any cost, and b. eEsse
my such purpose or attempk And =. Z
meet any and all emergencies, she onght r.
e fully armed, and we would respectfully
all upon the authorities Of the Stase 70
rOceed at once to the accomplishments x
bis object 1Jf1
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

0SE DRoP AT A TIxR-Havs you ever
watched an ieicle as it formed? You no
tieed how it froze one drop at tine unt;k
it was = foot long or more. If the uatek
was clean the ieicle remained clear. and
sparkledi brightly in the sun; but If he
water was slightly muddy. the icicls looked
foul, and its beauty is spoiled. Jus. =
our characters are forming One Etzls
thought, or feeling at time addsi its inaa-
ence. If each thought be pure and rigkk
the soul viii be lovely, and viii sparkie
with happiness; but if impure and wrong,
there viii be final defOrmity and wrssched-
ness.-BsfaLo RspH6lse.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

WESTERN VIReIs1L-The Wheeling In
telligencer Of 23d says that in Handceek.
Marshall. Brooke. and ether counties n
North Western Virginia. there is but one
sentiment; absolute, fervent. uncOnquera-
bic devotion 10 the cause Of the Union and
an everlasting and unyielding purpose nss-
er to submit to any ordinance Of secession
Party lines are obliterated. saa Breekses
ridge. Douglas, Bell and Lincoln msn sEs
united in their defence Of the sara ard
Stripes In Marshal county, congreea-
ton on Sunday after dismissal Of service.
enrolled themselves into Union company.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

they would have exclaimed with tremu-
lous voice, "0h Gods, forgive, for we know
that our sins are manifold and not oniy
heinous in thy sight but also to every true
lover of his country's common good.
On motion of J. F. Beaver the chair ap-
pointed committee of z to report plan
of operation at our next meeting. SAID
committee as follows: J. F. Beaver, War
ren Patterson. N. A. Barret, E. IL. Ensign.
J. F. Porter. L. Merrels, of Paris, and f..
E. Stowe, of Braceville After giving 3
cheers for our cause and country.the meet
ing adjourned to meet at the hall in the
ware house on Monday evening, Apr. p.
1861.
JAMES BRONSON. Sec.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01
THE MoRrAL1rY At FoRr SUMTER

THE MORTALITY AT FoRT SUMrER-A
great deal has been said about the small
loss in the fight at Fort Sumter, but il
should not cause much surprise to any one
acquainted with such matters The com.
batants were screened by fortifcatiOns-
1t is well known that Marshal SAKE, high
authority in such matters, was in the hab-
it of saying that to kill man in battle,
the mans weight in lead must be expend.
ed. A French medical and surgical GA.
zette, published at Lyons, says this fact
was verified at Soiferino, even xith the re.
cent great improvement in firearms The
Austrians fired 100000 rounds. The
loss of the French and Italians was 1000
killed and 10000 wounded. Each man
hit cost 700 rounds, and every man killed
cost 4,200 rounds. The mean weight Of
balls is one ounce; thus, we find that ii
required. Oh an average, 272 lbs. of lead
to kill a man. If any of our friends should
get into military fight. they should feel
great comfort in the fact that 700 shots
may be fired at them before they are hit,
and 4,200 before they shuttle of the NOR
tai coil"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

Two citizens Of Zanesyille engsgsd b
the stone ware business. returned frg9
New Orleans last Saturday. They SspsSs
that it being impossible 70 obtain velss-
teers for the Southern army, the drsfias
process has been begun. and men aSe h
pressed from all ranks and stations IN In
OF course great dissatisfaction Is ths sssllk..
These gentlemen also state that banksrs
with whom they transacted business, IL
formed them that they (the banksrs) sess
quietly sending their specie to New York
for safe keeping They are preparing fa.-
the coming stOrm.-C0la16Es JexrHai
%.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

The Springfield (Masa) RepuhlieEa
says that there are now $50 msn enpioy-
ed in the Springfield ArmOry, and ths prss
duetion i 1900 rife musksts per us1fhS
With new machinery and additional soEk,
men, the facilities can Be exssnded % 1000
or 5000 nnsksts month. Only 1900 n
&c muskets are now on hand TWsnty-fzs
thousand excellent muskets Of the old pEt
tsrn we're Last seek sent 70 SsS Tsfk.sna
there are now 10000 Of the zane sPecisA
Of arms ready to meet any calls.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

Thomas II. Clay Of Kentucky, sou q
Henry Clay, has addressed letter . -
citizens Of Fayette county, reviewing ths
action of the COnfederates and dsnOuneing
secession He says Kentucky has one
hundred millions in slave property whicA
would be destroyed by secession and ths
establishment of foreign border On u
North. He advises conference Of tAa
Border States for the purpose Of cOnhiRi1s
to maintain a neutrality. The fOIlOEias
concluding sentence Of his letter i a ~
hortatiOn to Gov. MagOf6n:
! would say respectfully 10 the GoEssnns
Of our ConnonWealth. beW&rnl Yes dxss
not take one step toward rcvSlutioa VIII
out the appreciation Of our peOPla fos
cannot constitutiOnally call eOnvsntioA
Should you attempt it. the judgment Of an
indignant and outraged people will rsSe
upon you forever. r-s
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

A CLEAR CoSscIENcK-Hov bravely a
man can walk the earth, bear the heaviest
burdens. performing the severest duties, and
look all men square in the face, if he only
bears in his breast a clear conscience, void
Of offence towards God or man. There i
no spring. no spur, no inspiration ike this
To feel that we have omitted no task and
left no obligation unful6lled. this 6Ilz ths
heart with satisfaction and the soul With
strength.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

TINE FOR ALL TH1Ses-"Ars BEiggs."
said aneighbor, who STEPPED into the hOaas
Of the former, Just as she was in the acs
of seating herself at the table. "HaVa
YOU heard Of the dreadful accidenk7
"Why. po-That was is2'
"Mr. BrisgA has fallsn from his usEs-
and is killsd-
els d possihls9 well just Wait ustEf J
sniah my dinnsss sna thss yoa'H ksas
crying"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

MILITARY NoMISATIoSs-The n. Y.
Tribune says:
We nominate for Major Generals in the
Army Of the United States in the great
war for the Union and the Constitution,
Benjamin Franklin Wade Of Ohio. and
John Charles Fremont Of California
These seem to us to be the sort Of men tol
the present crisis.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

Coon MANNERS. manners are
blossoms Of good sense. and II may be ad-
ed. Of good feeling, too; for if the law Of
kindness be written IN the heart, it win
lead to that disinterestedness in little as
we'll as great things-that desire to oblige,
and attention to the qualification of others.
which is the foundation of good mapnerS
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01
Cincinnati, April %, 1861.

The question is often asked, what is a
"stand of arms?" Properly speaking. it j:
a complete set of arms for one soldier
which would include the bayOnet. musket
and its appurtsnancer.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

already done nohly, but that if needed she
would furnish fifty out of her FIVE hundred
thousand voters, to rally to the defense of
the President and the untarnished ensign.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

ApAMs' EXPRESS CoNnAsr.-kr. Hoy,
of Adams Express Co. informs the fnii-
adelphia papers. that goods are not reeeiV.
ed BY them to be expressed to any south Of
Philadelphia, Of present
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

A writer in the Chriaian sssszsy
thinks that much would be gained. ifspssk-
ers in prayer and conferences neetingsWoafi
observe the niller's ereed-"alEays shua
the gate when the griss Is cut
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01

The manufacture of cannon balls has
been commenced at Memphis This. we
suppose, is for the maintainance of the
armed neutrality"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-01
9oetrp.
1T JULIAN. BARRErr.

Written for lhe Chronicle.j
NAY.
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.EEZ Es6.G08 .L
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-06
The RebeInos ip 1llssourI.

The telegraph informs Us that the rebel
lion in Missouri is assuming formidable
proportions, and that there is reason to be-
lieve hstaninvading army Of tWsnty-bte
thoussnd Tennesseeans have designs upon
the city Of St. Louis. We scarcely believe
the rebels win be rash enough to hazard
q march up the river whilst 80 large Fed
ersl force remains at Cairo, which would
cut Of their communication with the South,
and, with the aid Of reinforoemsnts from
Illinois snd Iowa, and General Lyons COM
mand Of fifteen thousand in Central Mis-
souri,, capture or cut them to pieces. Yet
it is well to watch the despsradoes, espe-
eially when led by such madeap General
ss Pillow, who, to infiet an injury upon
loyal city, might hazard his entire army.
Gen. Fremont commands there, and all may
be assured that whatever Is possible with
the resources At hand, will be done for the
suppression Of the rebellion.
General Pillow has issued 8 bOmbastie
ddress to the secsssiOnists of Missouri, in
which he says: awe will help you eTpsl
from your borders The population hostile to
yoaf rigkts AID ilstit'itions, treating all such
as enemies if found under arms"
This indicates the hellish purpose of the
rebels, The population hostile to the
right" Of the traitOrous Governor 70 force
Missouri cut IF the Union, or unfavorable
to the " institution" Of slavery, are to be
a expelled" from the borders" Of their
State.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-06
'EELEGRAPHIC.
New Movement Of Beauregard
PRINCE NAPOLEON VISITING
FEDERAL CAMPS.
Foreign News.
Gen Butler on "COn:rabands.'
This Mornings Report. ~
New Movement of Beauregard
Foreign News.
This Mornings Report.
FROM WASHINGTON. s
WAsHEGToE, Aug.

The Heralds dispatch says:
Prince Napoleon, accompanied by the
Secretary OF State and suite, TO day visited
! the camps on the right bank Of the Poto-
mac. IaE-
Newspaper assaults upon the Blair fam
lily have 50 much aroused the Maryland
secessionists against them, that it has been
deemed necessary 70 place military force
in the vicinity Of Silver Springs, the resi-
denoe Of F. P. Blair, for the protection Of
his property.
The World dispatch says:
1t is believed the Rebels have abandoned
the intention Of crossing the Potomac, and
are vigorously concentrating their forces
lower Down, establishing their line of de-
fence between the east Of the Blue Ridge
at Manassas junction and the lower Po-
tomac
It is certain that they are deploying in
large numbers along the river from Mt
Vernon southWsrd, and information is re-
ceived of an increase in the number and
strength of their batteries on the shore
Navigation may thus be threatened to such
an extent as to render counter action ne
oessary.
Times dispatch:
1t is not probable that a quorum of the
House will be present on Tuesday morning,
so many Of the members are leaving for
home. The Senate will probably be in
session tomorrow night, for the nomina-
tiOns must be confirmed or they fail en-
tirely.
Tribunes correspondence:
The Sanitary Commission is procuring
information TO be laid before the public of |
the occupation and condition Of all living |
graduates Of West Point, with a view of |
having them brought into the service of the |
country.
Capt. Maury, who for the last ten years
has exhibited such genius for stealing |
the honor Of others works, and who has
been the pet Of our administrations for
years, is now engaged in planting subma-
rine batteries in Southern harbors 10 de-
strOy Federal ships-of-Wsr
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-06
Office No. lag Superior Street y,,.s
'a s's. ~ CLEVELAND, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST

upon all sherihs and other magistrates who
are conservators Of the peace, to use all the
powers conferred upon them by law in ar
resting and bringing to punishment all
persons who disturb the public peace, by
using violence against any Of their fellow
citizens, especially are you charged 10
bring 10 Justice all who combine TO practice
violence against other persons on account
Of their political opinions, and if force
should be employed to resist you in the dis
charge of your duties to an extent that you
cannot overcome by the means provided
by law, you are charged to make known
that fact to this Department that proper
measures may be taken in sueh cases.
| It is enjoined upon all citizens that they
perform the d7ties of giving information Of
deposits Of munitions Of war belonging to
the State that they may come to the posses
sion Of the State withou. being captured by
the troops OF the United ShIes Il is fur
iher enjOined upon all citizens of suitable
age to enroll themselves. in military organi-
cations that they may take part in the de-
fense OF the State %
All citizens who are embodied under the.
act of the last session of the General As
sembly, popularity called the military law,
are notified t1at the law has been Abrogated
and the troops disbauded.
The commissions issued under il, as we'll
as the commission under the act Of the
same session for the appointment Of Ma.
jor General, have been annulled, and all
soldiers and officers are enjoined to cease
action in military capacity. If those
citizens who at the call Of the late Governor
have taken up arms, choose TO return vol
UNFAIRLY to their homes, and to the peace !
full pursuit Of their occupations, they will |
find in the present Executive a determine
tion to afford them all the security in his |
power, and there is no doubt entertained |
that they viii be unmolested.
The officers and troops belonging to the |
Confederate States, who have invaded |
Missouri, are notified that It is against the |
will of the people of Missouri that they
should continue upon the soil Of this State,
and that their continuance in Missouri will
be considered an act of war designed to
bring upon our State the horrors of war,
which Missouri desires to avoid. They
are therefore notified to leave the State.
Signed, HAMILTON R. GAMBLE.
Since the Governors proclamation was
written the following dispatch was received:
WASHINGTON, July 30.
To his Fzcellency, H. R. Gamble, Gov.
Of Missouri:
In reply toyour message to the President
am directed to say, that if by & pro-
clamation you promise security to persons
in arms, who voluntarily return TO their
allegiance and become peaceable and loyal,
this Government we'll cause the promise TO
be respected. (Signed)
SIMON CAMERON,
: ! ----- IL Gnnrnlaru nf Va =
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-06
sudaeu pepth o. RI.hop Bowman.

Rt. Rev. Samuel Bowman, D. D., Assist
ant Bishop (EpiscopaIian) of the Diocese Of
Pennsylvania, came to a sudden death VI
ssturdsy morning, while on his way ~
FreepOrt, Armstrong county, where be was
10 hold confirmation on Sunday. he left
our city BY the Allegheny Valley Railroad
on the early train on Saturday morning.
On reaching the break ct Puckety creek,
occssioned by the recent washing away Of
the bridge ct that point the other psssen-
gers took hand cars TO convey them to the
slide at Charters, which had not all been
removed, but Bishop Bowman said he pre-
ferred walking, as the distance was short.
When the passengers reached the point
where they were to take the other train,
the Bishop had not come up, and after
waiting for him they went back and found
him lying upon she track, dead. Doctor
MoCcok AMI Bruce examined the body, but
could not determine the cause Of death
Bishop Bowman was in the 61st year Of his
age, and an able, learned and much be-
loved diYine.-F Fitla5,Egh Post.