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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28
Raid into Meigs County.


THE POmeroy Telegraph, 9th inst,
says:
On Saturday night last, band Of
euerrllas, numbering some twelve or
fifteen persons, at about midnight. sur.
rounded the house of our fellow. citizen,
Thos. II. Hopkins, of Letart Township,
in this county, in the absence of Mr..
Hopkins, and in threatening to burn
the house over the family procured ad.
mission. While some ofthe gang stood
guard over the frightened women. 9th.
ers ransacked the premise for plumber
They employed about three hours in
the search. Mr.. II. was supposed to
have a large sum of money in his house,
which it was, no doubt, the main OBJ.
ject of the band to secure. They threat
ened death in all forms to Mrs. II. if
she would not deliver up the supposed
treasure. There being mono in tho
house, Of course she could not comply
with the domand. After tearing up
carpets, and searching every nook and
and corner Of the house, the villains left,
a little before daylight, taking with them
two guns, about S25 in money, which
was all they could find, and such other
articles as suited their fancy. No clue,
so far as We know, has yet been discov.
cred as to tho identity Of the perpe.
traitors. 1t would be we'll for every ono
to be prepared to give such visitors a
warm reception.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

Perhaps the country hardly realizes
yet that the practical effect of the Con
fscation bill, if honestly executed &C
cordRg to its spirit, is to annihilate the
system of Slavery in the Gulf States
"All slaves" the bill provides, "of per.
sons engaged in rebellion against the
Government of the United States, OF
who shall in any war give aid and com
fort thereto, y x X taking refuge
within the lines Of the army Il 4 X
shall be deemed captivcs of war, and
shall be forever freed of their servitude
and not again held as slaves"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

We learn from the Columbus Jour
nal of 18th inst, that over S400 900
have been paid into the State Treasury
since the Gath of June, by pay agents,
on account of Soldiers Allotment Fund.
The Seventy Sixth Regiment sent over
S36, 900.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

On the 9Th inst, SO of the 9th Illinois
cavalry surprised Faulkner's rebel
mounted guerillas while sleeping near
DyersburS, West Tennessee, aud killed
30, and took 55 of their horses, aud a
large part of their arms. Seven FEEDER
al soldiers wounded. two seriously.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28
Negro Brigade a Failure--The great
Ram of little Power.

New York, Aug. 14-Advices from
Port Royal state that the Negro brigade
has proved a failure and has been dis
banded.
A fugitive contrAband at Port Royal
stated that there we're only 1000 rebels
at Savannah. He also said the ram
was mere floating battery Of little
power with 8 guns and its officers afraid
to go out Of Savannah river.
The rebels arc known to be in strong
force on James and Dawfuskee Isla nds
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

FOURTEEN New York regiments,
raised under the new call, will leave
for Washington this week, and enter
upon guard duty aud into camps of
instruction. There are about ths same
number ready to leave New England,
and as many are ready in Penusylva.
IA
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

TnE N. Y. Independent publishes q
list columns in length, Of tho names
of olergymsn and clergy 3 sons who
are doing active service ia the army As
ohaplains or officers.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

TnERE we're a34 convicts in the Ohio
POnitsntiary, 9th inst, l65 less than
tho highest number ever thore At one
time. which was $685. ofthose there 20
are fSuales, m
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

CoTToN. Gen. Sherman, it is said,
has ordered his soldiers to take no
pains to preserve rebel cotton, but to
burn it. That's the way rebels them
elves are doing, aud Why not we2
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

Small Treasury Notes Nearly Ready.
WAsHINoToN, August l4.--The de-
livery Of one and two dollar Treasury
notes will begin Tuesday next, in small
quantities,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28

A COOP APPOINTMENr.-Col. s. d.
HARRIs. of Field Notes, has been ap.
pointed Colonel in one Of Ohio's new
One Of the best appoint.
ments yet made,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-08-28
Secession Paper Suppressed.

SSSsiSH EePor ouppreSSeu
BALTIMORE, August l4.--The News
Sheet" office was taken possession of,
aud editors and prOpriotOrs sent to
Fort AoHspry, BY order Of Gen. Wool
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23
The Style of Women for Army Nurses.

Not every tender hearted and patriotic
girl is fit for nurse in an army hospital
An Illinois surgeon at Pittsburg Landing
Whites -
1.-The duties required of an effective nurse
are not the administering spoonful of wine,
nor bathing an officers temples with a
sponge. These require no sacrifice of feel
ing. Not attending upon colonel or major
in state room, but combing mattel hair,
washing dirty faces, hands and feet, binding
putrid wounds, and numbers of things which
cannot be described. The lady who cannot
with smiling face, roll up her sleeves, go on
her knees amongst the black boilers and wet
straw to wait upon an unfortunate private
soldier, repulsive in his manners and words
is here sadly out of her proper sphere. 1t is
noble sight to witness one who bears the
impress of natures nobility in every move
ment and every expression. higly educated
lady, accustomed to every indulgence tha
wealth can furnish, thus employed, with dis
ordered hair, hoopless, in a soiled Gallo,
dress, bespattered with blood, coalsmut ant
grease, forgetful of every feeling but the ont
of seeking and helping the most wretchet
and neglected. God has blessed my eve
with the sight of such a one. The name o
the noble minded lady shall not soon be for
gotten. Send US ladies of this caliber, o.
send US negro servants. Beg of the dalnt.
miss, in humanity's name, to remain at hom
until parade days, when We shall all be glat
to see her. Keep idle gentlemen at hom
Also"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23
How "OId Stars Does II.

The soldiers of Gen Mitchell call him sold
Stars" He is a great favorite, and his sold
iers are proud of the brilliant exploits to
which he leads them, as they have good rea-
son to be- The following account of his in
genuity in overcoming obstacles is character
istic -
"In his last dash to Bridgeport, Alabama,
arriving at little stream which bears the
name of Widows Creek, he found that the
bridge across it had been burned by the re-
treating rebels. There was no time to be
lost as the enemy were flying at their bes,
speed Instead of waiting for his engineers
to come up, he improvised bridge in the
following manner Two cotton bales were
placed end to end, and then firmly bound to-
gether by ropes, rails being run under them
to make their union more secure. Two 9TH
ers were bound in the same way, and placed
ten feet distant in the stream,and attached tC
portion of the old bridge which had escap
ed the flames, while the former was attached
to trees on the bank. Boards were ther
placed from one pair of bales to the other
and 50 On until thirty-six bales were fixed il
position, the whole forming bridge of grea
strength. Over this Gen Mitchell led his ar
nv and surprised the retreating rebels. wht
had made no calculation upon the improvisa
ton of such pontoon."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23

country is working out the great problem of
its salvation, and evidently feels itself master
the solution.
The "west end" of Kentucky appears to
have been thrown into trepidation by reason
of the recent appearance there of cavalry
force under Clay King. The dispatch has it
that they succeeded in capturing 200 of the
federal cavalry, and that a sufficient force has
been sent against them to squelch them out
on sight. 1t is to be hoped that Kentucky is
not to become the scene of guerrilla war
fare, although the secesh here are mean
enough to descend to that, if they only had
the courage and the opportunity. 1t is true
that when a man becomes rebel he loses all
trace of moral principle, and is devil in the
disguise of humanity. God help the right.
Yours for the Union, NJ. d.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23
A Cat Story.

There is popular superstition that cat,
if allowed the opportunity, will suck the
breath of child though how this is accom-
plished is not apparent. Cats are subjected
to much suspicion. and, indeed, no animal
petted bv man is at once so much admired
and detested. A circumstance came to our
, knowledge, recently, says the American
Union, which seems TO indicate that the
numerous charges made against the feline
race are Lot altogether unfounded. The
other evening, al a residence only few
miles from Boston, cat was discovered Sit
ting upon the chest of little boy four years
of age, her mouth placed close to the childis
lips, and the cat evidently very much absorb
ed in the operation. An effort was made to
drive the Cat away by speaking sharply to her.
She paid no attention to this, and was equal
Is unmindful nf series of blows with
stick. She was finally pushed off the body
of the child. and off the bed, but could not
be driven in the usual way. She had a be-
wildered and wild look all the time, and ex-
hibited sign of ferocity by springing on
the servalt, who was forcing her down the
stairs.
The cat was instantly killed, as warning
to all other cats not TO be too intimate with
sleeping children. The little boy woke up
during the noise made, and was naturally
somewhat frightened. He did not seem to
be injured.
Though no harm was done, evil might
have emsued had not the cat been discovered
and removed. Her weight on the child's
chest would necessarily reduce the quantity
of air inspired. and tend TO cause suffocation,
while the child would inspire only carbonic
acid gas as taken from the mouth of the cat.
These two causes might produce death even.
They may have originated the superstition
that cat 'sucks the breath of chill" The
case is interesting and novel. and should put
some parents on their guard against the
treacherOus stealthy pets with which their
children play.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23

tive Of the usage of civilized nations, has in
vaded our country. With presumptuous re-
lance on superior numbers, he has declared
hls purpose to reduce US to submission
We struggle to preserve our birthright of
constitutional freedom. Our trust is in the
justice OF our cause and the protection of our
God.
Recent disaster has spread gloom over the
land, and sorrow sits at the hearthstones of
our countrymen; but people conscious ofrec-
titude and faithfully relying on their Father
in heaven, may be cast down, but cannot be
dismayed. They may mourn the loss of the
martyrs whose lives have Teen sacrificed in
their defense, but they receive this dispensa-
ton of Divine Providence with humble sub
mission and reverent faith. And now that
our hosts are again going forth to battle, and
loving hearts at home are filled with anxious
solleitude for their safety, it is meet that the
whole people should turn imploringly to their
Almighty Father and beseech His all-power-
full protection.
To this end, therefore, /, jefferson Davis,
president of the confederate states of Ameri-
cl. do issue my proclamation, inviting all the
people to unite. at their several places of
worship. on Friday. the 10Th day of the pres
ent month of May, in humble supplication to
Almighty God that He will vouchsafe His
blessings on our beloved country; that He
will strengthen and protect our armies; that
He will watch over and protect our people
from the Vaccinations of their enemies and
that He will, in His own good time, restore
to US the blessing of peace and security un-
der His sheliering care.
Given under my hand, and seal Of the con-
federate states, at Richmond, on the Sd day
of May, \. ID. 1862.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23
Davis Last Proclamation.

Whether JEFF Davis can pray and swear in
the same breath and with equal JUNCTION, We
can't say, but there is no doubt Of his ability
to pray and lie in the same breath. In the
preamble to his fast proclamation each of the
statements is monstrously false, and they cu,-
inmate in what is little short of blasphemy.
But he is obliged to confess the fact that dis
aster has recently fallen on the rebel cause,
or he would have lad no reason TO call for
fasting and prayer, otherwise he would
doubtless have lied straight through the doc
ument with his characteristic CONSISTENCY
This proclamation for fasting and prayer in
behalf of the most unholy cause in which hu-
man blood was ever shed-probably the last
nroclamation Davis will ever make as presi-
dent of the rebel confederacy- figure in
history as one of the shocking instances Of a
bold, bad man in bad cause, coming the
pious dodge" and mocking God with words
of reverence and faith, in order to strength
en- the confidence of the Christian portion oi
his dupes and Instruments. To US j,
presents the blackest possible proof o
the utter heartlessness and guilt of its auth
or
To the People of the Confederate States O
[ .imericd -
An enemy, waging war in q manner viola
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23
Some of the Old Virus Left.

Mr. Forney reports the following CONVEX
sa,ion as having lately occurred between ex-
president Buchanan and his lady visitors,
which, if true, shows where his heart is. and
goes far TO settle the doubt whether he was
in the conspiracy or only the dupe and tool
of the conspirators
..In the course of conversation, the battle
at Fort Donelson was alluded to, when he
(Mr Buchananl said ladies. YOU must
not suppose that this victory will end the
war; there will be much severe fighting vet.
and should our northern soldiers attempt TO
go South as the warm season approaches.
they will be swept off like rotten sheep, Be-
sides, ladies, you know that southern people
have long anticipated this struggle, and have
been prepared for it; they can never be con-
quered.' Miss-replied Yes, MIR B.,
We know, and so does the country, that for
the last four years, at least the southern peo-
pie have been permitted to do as they please
with the powers that controlled the govern
ment, and have been allowed TO have their
own way in everything but nOtxithstaud-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23
Massacre by Indians al the Salmon Riv.
er Mines.
We find the following in California g,

We find the following in California sx-
change -
The Ualles Mountaineer, Of the lIth,
contains thrilling aceoun: of the sufferings
Of party of adventurers, who attempted TO
pass the winter at a camp which they named
Otter Bar, in the Salmon River country
At The time of making their permanent en-
campment the party consisted of thirty per-
sons. The prospects were excellent, and
with the opening offspring they had every
reason 10 believe that thev would realize
good wages from mining. 1t was found nee
eSsary. duiing the winter, TO send a portion
of the party to the Dalles, TO procure sup
plies; but thev were attacked by Indians al
place called Split Creek, and all but one of
their number were killed. The survivor re-
turned TO Otter Bar, and reported the mur-
der, when the whole party concluded TO make
their way TO the Dalles. Thirteen of the
original thirty are supposed TO be murdered,
the balance having succeeded in reaching the
settlements. The names Of the murdered
men are as follows :-Buel Woodward lcer-
tain,) +. ". Quimby, of Lyndon, VT, Rich
ard Hytour, John Stevens, L. Nutter, z. F.
Holiridge, VIM. White, S. S. Shaf.r, Nj
chael lIanly. Louis Barbet, Marie, Bourbon,
and Baudry-making thirteen out of thirty.
Of these. Woodward, White and Shafer were
of Portland; Holdridge, from Dayton, Yam
hill county; Nutter, San Francisco; and
Hanly. Sierra county, California.
The arrival of these men tsays the Dalles
Mountaineer.l and the melancholy tidings
they bring. has caused great excitement in
our midst On all sides We hear the deter
mination expressed to punish the Indian
murderers, but as vet no definite plan of &C
ton has been decided upon. Meantime, We
can assure the frierds of those who have fall
en- that prompt measures viii be taken fol
the punishment of the cowardly assassins."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23

Hon Ephraim Paddock, of St Johnsbury,
was one of the judges Of the supreme court,
1S2S-lS3O.
Hon Charles Davis, of Danvile, was one
of the judges of the supreme court, 1916,
1871, and United States attorney for the dis
trict of Vermont, 1S4l-1S45.
Hon Luke P. Poland, one of the judges of
the supreme court, 1S4S-1S59, was chosen
chief justice of Vermont, 1860, which office
he now holds.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23

SHOOTING To kII-The grave diggers
pause moment as We ride up. We salute
them and then commence TO inspect the dead
bodies. One of the Giggers noticing US,
makes the remark :-"Gineral Hancock las
been among the ribels, YOU see, Sir.
"W.re these men shot by the soldiers Of
Hancock's brigade ?" We ask.
"Well, should think So" was the re-
sponse. IF veil take the trouble to exam
in thin, veil find that they are all shot eth
er in the he ad or breast. That's the work of
the MASSACHUSETTS, and Maine boyes. l tell
YES, thims the boys fer YES
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-23

@ Gen Scott, while reading the ac-
Counts of the victory at Williamsburg, said
to his friends, "Did l not tell you that Nc
Clellan, Halleck and Hancock, were the men,
and will reflect honor and credit on their
country"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-04
ruE EXPECTED sENsAT1VN
COLUMBUS, KY' "a

Another Flag OF Trnce-Tho s""'" "
~. sov,b. we.,-UupubIi-hed Incisen''
a, For, Done,.on-A Fair Southern
rr.;,res.-A Boy Patrioi-A Billet
R..,re,ed Iicutcnnns-The Difficult,
Ar Dviua-A Formidable sheii-A Sol
r. w,,uded with False Teeth Uit'O
PrsfcssionsI Jeurnn'ists-Novei Mode Of
Obtaining Infermatien-The k"iinR
Passion strong in Observation-Disclosures
Of q Profession.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-04

lcned its action and brought such pressure 10 oea
upon the President that be restored many OF inc re-
tired officers TO their former position. fettniS course
ON tie part of Presden, Pierce cast no reflection on
the action of the Board Their defense 10 founo III
the uct of Congress, passed at the sIec'a' sefso"
last June, by which the President was empowered "
retire from service certain class Of officers among
whom were many of those restored by Pierce TO theH
commands
His last cruise was from 1856 to 1858, OIL the coasts
Of China aud Japan. The firing upon boats crew
of his men by the Chinese brought out that spirit Oh
INTREPID daring which has distinguished him in tho
present campaign. Without waiting orders ne aS'
sumed the responsibility Of avepging the injury.
With his 90 guns aud 300 men he attacked ana
preached the celebrated Barrier forts, regular fort'
cations of cold granite and garrsoned by 5OOO men,
This daring exploit called forth the praise OF all tue
foreign naval officers along the COAT, and esaosnen
bis reputation for skill and bravery. Athe outbreak
of the rebellion he was stationed at the Brooklyn
Navy-Yard. He snperintended the outfit OF the
blockadipg squadron until he was transferred to his
pre,ent command on the Western waters. His indie.
fatgable exerion since this appointment in the outht
OF lbs little feet, the courageous "hi'hs ""oN
n.taed the old flag in Tennessee, the rapidly win
which he has followed up his successes, pressing from
victory TO victory, till the Stars and Stripes wave tn
umphaniy over Fort Henry, Fort Dopelson, and
Clarksville-a these events are too fresh before the
public TO need mention.
The people of Connecticut look to see fulfilled IN
him the bright promise which was 20 rudely destroyed
by the death Of the noble-hearted Lyon.
Commodore Foote commands confidence and e.
TEEN not only for his efficient sodierly ability, but
for the rarer virtues Of the Christian. Combining
military ardor with religious enthusiasm, he has been
termed the Christian warrior, tho Cromwe' u
America.
"Old Yale" opened the role Of the I'D by raising
flag in honor of this gallant officer over his resi-
dence on Chapel street. At a. M. procession,
composed Of some COO students, formed in front OF
the chapel, and headed by large delegation Oh Tue
Faculty and by committees from each GLASS; bearing
the banner, moved down Chapel street to Mrs.
Foote's. The aag was run up amid cheers ana ~
Lutte OF thirteen guns am
Mr.. Leander r. Chamberlain Of the Class OF ID
then presented the flag wtha graceful speech, wbich
was responded to by Pestinh PERT, esq, OF new
York. Cheers for the fag the lady, and the Com
modore, closed the business.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-04

tiger In the jungle and in the psror Do not imagine
any sopbisry on this subject 10 pass with them ftr
.onnd philosophy, reason or constitutional enact
ments; nor suppose you can lead them FORTH ike
sheep. 10 the slaughter, or herd them in crowds to
sicken and die, Just to let the wolf riot among the
lambs, the tiger to feast on the children, without
mo.t terrible retribution do not say the people
will rise sgsinst the Government in any event.
do not think they will. The class for whom write
are oyal, and will remain 60, through this momen''
GUS struggle; will be found true when the rotten
ness and debauchery and blood-thintne~ OF this
dark epoch shall have passed away by repentance,
and works meet for repentance, and the grace Oh
God. or by destruction such as the world has mol
seen since that /" day of trbulation, such as never
had been. nor ever should be again." We shall DO
purified, yet 20 as by fire. Here shall exist Tree
and happy PEOPLE. though this generation bite the
dust. o that l could cause but this thought to
peuetrate the head and heart Of the entire nation
Ye cannot toy with wolves and tigers and escape
unhurt Slavery is wore than them. 1t has de-
voured, more relenessy than wild beasts, the young
and the DID, the innocent babe, the helpless MAIDEN
and the aged parent. The fangs are now inserted IN
the ytAs of the nation, and will destroy it, If 6Voooo
soldiers can only let it alone. There is no aiteHa'
tive-she must kill it, be sain by it. The DAY OF
our election is at hand. Prepare your ballots.
J. STEBBISS.
Hig.laud Clayton County, lows, Feb. -, 1869.