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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-11-11
BATTLE OF PERRYVILLE.

The official report Of General AL
exander Mcdowell McCook, COM
manding the first army corps OF the
Ohio, has been made public. 1t is
a comprehensive document, and gives
the details of one Of the bloodiest bat
ties OF modern times. The enemys
forces engaged consisted of three d.
visions, commanded by Bragg and
Polk in person. Gen. McCooks d.
vision numbered fourteen thousand
men. One brigade, Gen. Jackson's,
consisted entirely Of new troops, yet
Gen. McCook compliments them for
their bravery, and says that the mate
rial of the new leyics is evidently as
good as that OF the old.
Gen. McCook received the order to
march on the morning Of the 9Th, and
moved of at five O'Clock on the Perry
vile road. The enemy were known
to be in force at Harrodsburg,and Gen
Buell. informed Gen. McCook that the
rebels would resist the advance into
Perryville, and that there he intended
TO attack them. Gen. McCook was
directed 10 march forward until he
came abreast of the corps commanded
by Gen. Gilbert. The head of his
column reached the designated point
at half past ten O'Clock. The enemy
were soon after reported advancing on
Gen. McCook's position, and soon
skirmishing commenced with Gilbert's
left. Seeing his infantry in line on
his right, Gen. McCook made his
preparations Tor battle accordingly.
Soon after the skirmish with Gil
bert's left ceased, and il became ap-
parent that the enemy had retired
from that portion of the field. Gen.
McCook being under orders to report
to Gen. Buell. in person, left Gen.
Rosseau in command of the field, and
repaired to Gen. BuelrS headquarters,
two and half miles distant. He
there received verbal instructions to
make reconnaissance to Chaplin riv-
er. Returning to his command, Gen.
McCook learned that Gen. Rosseau
had advanced the right so as to occu-
py commanding ridge eight hundred
yards in front. The enemy were FIR.
ing upon his line, being replied to by
two federal batteries.
Gen. McCook then made bis recon
noissance to Chaplin river. On ap-
preaching within eight hundred yards
the advance was given to Gems. Jack
son and Terrell, and no enemy being
in sight, they were directed TO advance
cautiously. Gen. McCook then moved
to the right Of bis lire, not being ap-
prehensiye Of an attack upon his LEFT.
At two o'clock in the afternoon the
enemy attacked the left and line Of
battle was formed. The assault was
most determined on the left, and thith-
er Gen. McCook directed his a,ien-
ton. His right, resting on Gilbert's
left, he felt no apprehension about.
The enemy still sssailed the left with
great determination, and at half past
two an aid was despatched to Gen.
Sheridan, commanding Gen. Gilbert's
left division, to look to his (McCook's)
right and see that il was not turned.
Al three o'clock Gen. MeCook des-
patched an aid TO the nearest comman-
der Of troops for assistance.
He first met Gen. Schcspf, march
ing s, the head Of bis division, and re-
ported Gen. Nceook's condition TO
him. Gen. Sehoepf expressed a de-
sire 10 come Up. and stated that be
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-11-11
NO. 25.

brief reoountal of the story o. sd-
ventures
About twelve years ago, Edward
Forester, a country lad, born ia JET
fcrson county in this state, decided,
like great many other boys, 70 80 70
sea Hi, friends opposed the idra.
bot ol COURSE, The lore Of ocean life
was too strong to be resisted, 6pd
young Forester joined those Who
'gO down to the sea in ships lie
was successful, and soon became the
mate Il whaling ship, though then
hardly beyond bis majority.
In Honolulu, Forester made the
acquaintance Of merchant Of lla-
kodadi, and went With him to Japan.
Here he remained two o. three years,
engaged in commercial pursuits
Thence be went to China. where he
was taken into the Imperial service.
He became popular both with the
foreigners and native authorities At
Shanghae, and was finally made sec
end in command to General Ward, in
place Of Col Margiyen, who was Sc
verely wounded in some recent en-
gagemsnt.
In this capacity the quondam sailor
continued TO be much liked, and now
enjoys the confidence Sf all the Man
darins in the province, and is admit
ted TO their confidence, as well "a TO
the highest and most exclusive Chi
nese society. At one time Forester
led band Of two hundred men
against The rebels, only nine Of them
returning, the rest Of them having
been all killed. He has now twenty
thousand troops under his command.
For his services he has been made
Mandarin Of the Blue Button, and
his name stands high in Pekin. His
rank obliges him TO keep at least
twelve servants. The latest letters
received from him (to May lsi)
state that he is in command OF
the city Of SounSkaing sleeps with
the city keys under his pillow, while
not one Of the 100000 inhabitants of
the placc--not even the highest Man
darin--can enter or leave without his
permission, and at a word from him
any individual out Of that 100000
may lose his head.
Mr.. Forester also enjoys tle
friendship Of Admiral Hope, Gen.
Mitchell and the other English and
French officers in China. Admiral
Hope he reports as severely wound
ed in n recent fight.
On the lst Of May the English,
French and Imperial troops were pre-
pairing to attack Chingfoo, Of which
Forester will be made Military Gov
ernor. He predicts the removal or
deposing Of the so-called Heavenly
Emperor within year.
Such is the brief and brilliant ca
reer in the East Of genuine speci-
men Of Young America. The Amer
ican Mandarin has friends and rela-
tives living in this city, as well as in
the northern part Of the state, who
will learn with astonishment and
pleasure Of his influence and power
in far-of lands.--N Y Evening Post.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-11-11

How THE REBELS WERE ARMED.
"A New Yorker, the son Of a clergy
man, who was impressed into the reb-
ell army, has written a book, relating
his experiences at the South. He ex-
plains what has been puzzle TO US
norIherners, the fact that the rebels
are well armed
"Very early in the rebellion, an ex-
tensiye establishment for the manufac-
ture Of field artillery existed in New
Orleans, sending out beautiful bate
ries, which | saw in various parts of
the army. This factory was under
the superintendent of northern and
foreign mechanics. Memphis supplied
some S2 and G4-pounders, also num-
Der firon Parrott guns. These were
cast in the navy yard by the firm Of
Street & Hungerford. At Nashville,
Tennessee, the firm of I. NJ. Bren-
nan Il Co turned out large amount
of iron light artillery ofevery descrip-
ton; and shortly before Nashville
was evacuated, they perfected fne
machine for rifed cannon, which ]
examined. They sent spy north,
who obtained, ii was said, at the Fort
Pitt foundry the drawings and speci-
fications which enabled their workmen
to put up this machine. This exptn-
sive, and TO them valuable machine
was removed TO Atlanta, Georgia.
In escaping home | came through
Nashville few weeks since, and saw
about dozen cannon still lying at
this foundry, which the sudden fight
of the rebels from Nashville prevented
them from rifiing or carrying away
All know that the Tredegar iron works
in Richmond, Virginia, is an exten-
sive mandatory ofl&ge caliber. In
deed, every city of the South, having
foundry Of any size, boasts of furn-
ishing some cannon. Many Of these
guns were defective and even danger
Gus. One battery from the Memphis
foundry lost three guns in a month by
bursting, one of them at the battle Of
Belmont, November 7th. After the
rebel reverses at Forts Henry anl
Donelson, and the retreat from Bowl
ing Green and Nashville when Gen.
Beauregard took command of the ar
my Of the Mississippi valley, he issued
a call to the citizens for bells of every
description. In some cities every
church gave upits bell. Court-houses,
factories, public institutions and plan
tations sent on theirs. And the peo-
pie furnished large quantities Of old
brass of every description--andirons,
candlesticks, gas fixtures, and even
door-knobs. | have seen wagon loads
Of these lying at railroad depo;s, wait
ing shipment to the ioundries. The
rebels are in earnest.
But the finest cannon have been
received from England. Several
magnificent guns Of the Whitworth and
Blakely patents i have seen, or heard
described as doing good execution
among the Yankees" How many
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-11-11

We should round every day Of stir
ring action with an evening Of thought.
We learn nothing from our experience
unless We muse upon il,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-11-11

ruuunarO EyrET TUESDAY Eosxmo
syuos ovvu rss uqvsser sse1n
q. A. PIERCE.
rrHkIsHHE aHn PHeFn&RFeH.
JAMES ANDERSON. Eprr~a,

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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12
PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3, 1862.

FELLOW CITIzENS:- :-ADOther appeal to
The enemies of our Government now Assem-.
bled at Richmond in hostile array, largely
outnumber any dsposabe force at the
Presidents command.
The army under General Mcclellan has
been driven back merely by the force Of
overwhelming numbers rapidly concentrated
there.
Additional troops are alone necessary to
hold the important positions already gain.
ed, and speedily crush the rebellion at all
points.
Literally and gallantly as Ohio has here
tofore responded TO the calls Of the Presi-
dent he has ever been assured that we had
but to know that further aid was needed
from US, TO insure a prompt answer TO any
further calls he might make upon US. This
knowledge we now have, and the call has
also been made.
And now, citizens of Ohio, one and all,
shall the call be responded to? Something
whispers me thar, with one voice, you say,
it shall be answered.
Arouse, then, and let every man be able
to say that be has done his duty.
There is work for all 10 do The aged
can stimulate the young. the wealthy con.
tribute to the wants and necessities Of the
destitute, and the ladies who have already
done SO mnch and whose kind hearts will
prompt them in the continuance Of tbeir
! good work, can encourage by their noble
example both old and young in the per
fOrmauce Of the great duty What i
wealth, or even life worth, If, to preserve
! either, we have to confess to the world hat
we are unable to maintain our glorious
| Government.
Gallant and worthy recruiting officers
for the organization of new regiments anC
the filling up of those already 10 the field
will be appointed in all portions of the
State, and specific instructions given tc
! them.
The ehlistments will be for three years Oh
during the war.
cannot at this time indicate the number
Of troops wanted from Ohio, but can safely
say that the Governmen. will accept al
who moy offer within the coming forty
days.
Promptness and vigilance are indispen
sable Forty thousand troops within The
time indicated would be Of more service
than twice that humber at later period
The gallant men of the State may rely
upOA my best endeaVors TO discharge The
high responsible duties deVolVing upon me
with an eye single 10 the preservation of oul
Government, and with the sincere hope aBC
belief that when the great struggle of liz
shall be over nav children can claim for mE
an honest aud faithful performance Of my
duty.
Invoking the smiles Of our Heavenly
Father upon our good work,
l sia yoafs DAVID TOD, Governor
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12
WASHINGTON July 9TH

w Aou4NOlON Ou's ''h'
Tie Navy Department has been officially
informed That on the 18th at. Lieut..Com
mauding Powell, of the gunboat Tuhoma,
accompanied by the Somerset, crossed the
bur OF ST. Marks River, and drove out u
company Of rebel artillery with four OF
five lield pieces from fort scar the light
house afterwards landing and burning the
fort with the buildings as barracks We
captured the English Schooner Lucy, from
Havana, endeaVorirg to run the blockade
GU The Florida coast.
The steamer Somerset has captured the
schooner Curlew, of Cedar Keys, Florida.
She was from Havana The Somerset
also surprised a steamer in Dead Mans Bay
| loading with cotton, but before she could
be reached she was fired and destroyed by
| her crew.
The United States steamer Montgomery
off the Rio Grande, has captured the Brit
sh schooner VIII o',the-Wisp loaded with
gunpowder in fish barrels and 10 bags, per.
cusslon caps, shoes, aud case marked
clothing.
The Uuited States steamer Bienyie
captured, of Cape Fear, the shoouer Morn
ing gtStar from Nasrau heading for Whining
ton. She was loaded with salt, acids
cigars, etc.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, as it is de-
nominated, which assembled at Columbus on
the 4ih, though well attended seems to have
been a most rampant affair, whose sympathies
exhaled most fragraDtly, and hagrantly with
everything 10 unison with loyalty aud fidelity to
the Constitution as understood down South
Republicans were By its showing miserable
towards and traitors, and the Government with
the President at its head, were openly deDomi.
mated traitors by its chief speaker, Honorable
Mr.. Vallandingham, because they formed part
Of an assembly that listened to lecture from
Wendell Phillips last winter. The work Of Sc
cession is one that is TO become more or less
popular Three weeks, or three months at far
therest,,i is 10 witness the growing portions The
spec eh Of this gentleman was very fair speci-
men Of what would have been expected at Rich
mond on almost any public occasion. If we
are TO take this convention and IFS dOiDgs as
indicative of the tendencies of the pure and
simple organizatiOn-we nay expect when it is
fairly under way. and its inches shall be increas
el in the ratio ofis representations thatits hold
will become little rank. There is nothing like
plenty of vinegar on the start. We certainly
congratulate the Vallandingham democrac!
upon so auspicious beginning, and commend
them to their confident expectations.
Sammsdary, the editor of the Crisis, was thC
hoDored Chairman, and the ticket nominated;-
Judge Of Supreme Court, Rufus p. Raney;
Secretary Of Stufe, w. w. Armstrong, o
Seneca;
Member Of The BO0ra'0f Public Works, Jamei
Gamble. OF Coshocton;
School Commissioner, c. w. Cathcart of Mont
gomeFy5
Attorney General, L. CritehGeld of Holmes.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

RICHMOND SKrRMIsH on THE 4rn.-Fortress
Monroe advices state skirmish near the left
wing, on the morning OF the 4th which resulted
in the defeat of the rebels. OBe thousand pris-
oners were taken and three small batteries
Our cavalry then followed them till they passed
beyond tie White Oak Swamp. For the last
two days the rebels have shown but little dispo-
siton to fight, and have since relinquished their
their grounds and batteries almost without re-
sistaDce.
Great difficulty exists in obtaining list of
the killed in our late battles, as comparatively
few cases exists where any one can tell whether
the missing were killed, wounded or taken prs-
oners.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

II ANlNG made short visit to New
IL York during the past week now prepared TO fur
mise any quantity OF goods on the shortest notice.
My stock consists OF all the
Latest Styles of Dress Goods,
Ladies' Cloths Checks for Boys Clothing Sc,
Paris, Notified, and Geraldine Cheeks,
the Prettiest in town, at MoRRLsoNs,
A lot of cheap Dry Goods, so bow that
everybody buys them at MORRES0NS.
A Splendid lot of Cocheco and Merri.
mac Prints Dark, Pink, and Purple, at MoRRIsoNs,
Black and White Check Silk Shawls,
Check Wooen shawls, and other styles for Summer just
recoyedat AORIhSONS.
A new and pretty Style of Goods, ioP
Boys Clothing, just 'hs thing cheap and good az
Any quantity of Summer StufTs of the
best Material and hapufaeiure, at hoRRISoNs,
A full supply of those most desirable
Collars and Cuff, just received at MoRRlsoNs.
Gloves and MittS, any quantity, all
Styles and Price, at MoRRlSoNs,
Ladies and Gents Kid Gloves, desirable
colors and low prices at MoRRlsoNs
Grenadine Wells. Tissues, and Berages, in
great profuson, at hoRRIsONs,
Narrow Ribbon for trimming, nearly all
colors, at MORRISON'S,
White Linen Pocket Haudkevcbiefs,
from cts up silk Handkerchie Cayat Meek Ties lots Of
them, at MoRklsONS
A Large supply of Hosiery, from the
smallest to the largest size style for ohildrea just
received at hORRsoNs.
A New lot of Misses and Ladies Nor.
rocco Boots, very low,at MoRRlsoN's,
A few Trunks for sale low at
MORRIsONS.
Lots Of Crockery, Hardware, Glass,
Putty Paints OIL "a barrel ofdouble boiled Just openei aud
Dyestups AZ hORklSON5
Groceries constantly on hand, the fresh,
est and best, at MoRRIsoNs,
Bring on your Butter,
eggs Beans and most anything that good not omitiins
your big pocket book and for yourselves always
ready 10 show goods Store from An the moruing
until Q In the evening. III. A.. MORRISON,
Ashtabula, June 18th, 1862, C53,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12
WASHINGTON, July 9th.

w AahlAIIONi Ouly OLu.
No more furloughs will be granted to
return .prisoners. All fuIonghs heretfore
given ibem are hereby revoked, aud all
prisoners now at large on their paroles, or
who may hereafter Le paroled by the rebel
authorities will Immediately repair, if be-
longing to regiments raised in New England
aud the Middle States, 10 the Camp Of In.
struction established near Annapolis, Mary
land Ii belonging to regiments raised in
Vnginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, In
diana aRd Michigan, TO Camp Chase, near
Columbus, Ohio. Ii belonging 10 regiments
raised in Illinois, Wisconsin Minnesota,
Iowa aud Missouri TO the Camp near JET
ferson Barracks, Missouri, aud report for
such duty, compatible with their parole, al
may be assigned TO them by the officers ii
command Of said camps, aud all, whether
officers or soldiers, who fail so comply will
this order within the space Of time necess
afy will be accounted deserlers and deal
with accordingly.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

THR sanguinery weeks fighting BEFORE Nich'
mobd, has not Beea surpassed, persaps 10 It's
destruction Of liIe and the terrible mutilation
of humanity. Tie accounts which our readers
will ook for with so much eagerness, reach us
n such incoherent and detached and even con-
Trajectory parcels that We are unable to make
even a satisfactory collation.. The palm oI
victory we would feign believe perches upon
our banners, and yet there is little stomach for
rejoicing. The carnage is variously estimated
On the part Of the rebels, at 10000. On ours
at from 10000 to 10000. How near the
truth these figures are We have 20 means Of
knowing. The best way of Judging Of the rebel
loss probably is the accounts Of their own pa
pers, aud the Richmond Examiner Of the 4th
uses the figures we have adopted While we
see few features Of palpable success, there is
reason to believe that the army is in good heart
that its position is a favorable one aud the eff
cient cooperation with the feet, with reinforce.
ments arriving, with Pope aud Burnside, both
of whom are probably on the ground by this
time, we are left to no other conclusion than
that these things are the preliminories of sure
and speedy defeat Of the rebel army
$4,000 Of the human family have very likely
in single week been sent to their long homes.
If such is our scourge for the fostering Of the
accurscd thing, slavery the punishment is sore
indeed
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

On the 4th, Gen. Mcclellan issued a
stirring and patriotic address to his army
closing with the premise that this army
shall enter the capital of the so,called Con.
federacy, and the Constitution and Union
shall be preserved, cost what it may in
time, treasure, and blood.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

There were few towards in the fight
on the Chickahominy. One Major was
caught while running away, bis sword taken
from him, and he booted to the rear, by
one of bis own subaltern's ! Served him
right
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

James Island has been eVacuate ed by our
troops, by order Of General HUETER.--
Transports were sent from Hilton Head on
the 9th June, TO remove the soldiers and
artillery. A concentration Of troops will
be made at Hilton Head
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

John w. KEGS, the editor of The Circle.
vile CO., Watchman, one of the foulest
and most INSCRIPTIONS secession sheets in
the North, has been arrested by a U. States
officer for uttering sediti, us language
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

The 5ss Rebel prisoners taken by Hem
tzlman's corps, and sent TO Fortress Mon
zoe OF ths 4th reached n. York on the 9Th
Among them are two Colonels three Lieu.
tenant. Colouels, three Majors, several Cap.
tains, and other officers Of inferior rank
SO in oil. They estimate t'e Rebel loss in
the late battles at 10000. These prisoners
cay that Stouewall jackson is uniujured ;
that he cot of and captured three miles
Of wagon trains on the retreat from White
House to the james River. They say the
Confederates arc four to Que against us,
and that they have a large number of
cannon, rifles, muskets, ammunition, and all
the implements and munitions Of war. The
Richmond papers Of the 4th it is said also
acknowledge the loss of 10000, though
they claim the victory.
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THE WHITE HoUsE.-The correspon-
denre between the War Department and
Gen. Mcclellan has been transmitted to the
Honse, in answer TO resolution of in
qury. Gen. Mcclellan says, in the course
of his explanations Those who have origi
mated the false statements concerning the
White House and spring are in fact, as
stated in my dispatch of the 7tb inst, enc
mics of this army and the cause in which it
is fighting. They have imposed on the SUI
geon General, aud caused him TO make Of.
fetal representation which on examination
prove 10 be unfounded in fact, and which
are diSrespectful to his superior officer.
They have unnecessary occupied the atten-
ton Of the Secretary of War, and have n-
terrupted the Commander Medical Drec-
tor of his army in the midst of the most ar
duOuS duties
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-12

Weunderstond tina; Maj Gen Mcclellan
has generously given up the fine and spac.
ous Harrison Mansion for hospital proposes
and now has his headquarters on board the
pupboat Ariel.
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Secretary Chase compliments the State Of
Maryland for the prompt manner in which the
nirsct Tax has heen naid.
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that much damage was done to the city, as fires
had been noticed iD various directions, bat that
opinion had been revised. Nop.comDatants
bad been removed previously to the lombard
,,ort
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With accordingly

CAPT WILKEs.-Tbe vessels on James
River have been temporarily detached from
the North Atlantic bloekading squadron,
and placed in charge of Capt. Wilkes
The squadron is 10 be called tue James
River klolilla.