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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

The RAN ARKASsAs.--A correspondent of the Mo
bile Tribune, writing in regard to the destruction Of
the ram Arkansas, says.
The popular estimation Of The proves and capacity
Of this EInboat free TO believe, has been e1tircl,
100 exaggerated She ran the gauntlet through over
thirty vessel, Of war, and thus by sheer audacy
,ounced the world b. the 5rilancy Of the feat. But
the whole truth regarding this affair hiss found is
wsy 70 the public ear. Capt Brown, who commanded
the craft through this percus adventure, has since cx-
pressed the belief that the success Of the enterprise
vas mere miracle ard that it could not be repeated
v'th any hope cf 2 similar result TIE machinery Of
the Arkansas deficient and totally ursuIted in horse
power to her tuunsEe which fact renders her motions
slUygsh Tins very sluEgshneSs, strange the
ton may seem at FIRST blush, saved her from pursuit.
aud perhaps destruction. The foe was struck with
CONSERVATION at what he deemed the slow and fearless
majesty OF her movements and attributed 1t all to the
confidence with which she manipulated by her
COmmander rather than the dangerous deficiency of her
mechanical construction. So let not the nation be
like Nobe, Z" all in tears the unfortunate fate Of
Mr.. Malioy's war steamer. lie will 90 TO building
another one he learns that there are none
left 10 cooperate with it,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
THE PAY OF DECEASED SOLDIERS.

The following regulations and form copied from
Official circulars furnished by the authorities at Rich
mond Throughout the South there persons who
have lost sons husbands or brothers, in the service, to
whose arrearages of pay they entitled. These re-
guatons make their perfectly plain and obyiate
the necessity OF mourning any trouble expense about
the collection:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

Among the patents now in he los l al Ct Annapolis,
Il wcmin, WHO was wounded 10 oGe of the recent
bs tie, fore Richmond. II wound is fssh one 10
the leg j. said she followed her husband 20 the field
oil battle.
Il Is said that IL ell the incidents Of Cen Morgan
st, o. don were written out, with the stories AMI
soecioses, they would Ill volume II would be v.ry
rssdsbls yolums too,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

Figures of Mason and Sl1el nave been added to the
famous vsI collection Of the late msdsms Tussaud 10
London The Saturday Review says shat M Pr sident
Lincoln stands sowing st them with exprefsi1n
which indicstss at oace dyspepsia and ferocty."
Gsrib,ldi has issued proclamation calling tie young
men Of I:sly to arms to free Rome. VcIor kns III
les ssued counter proclamation, threatening TOD gor
Ct the hv 90 al sho should obsy h. The Z st ispsTs
dspr,cae Garibaldis eeurss.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

dent to transmit you recognizing hor General Pope
aud bis commissioned officers 10 be IL the position
which they have chosen for thenseves that Of robbers
and murderer and not that Of public enemies, entitled
II captured, to be treated a prisoners Of war.
The President also instrucs mo TO inform yo1 that
renouDce our right Of retaliation the innocent aud
will continue TO treat the private enlisted soldiers OF Gen
Popes army as prisoners Of war but if after notice to
your Government that oobhnc reprevc measures TO
to the pusishment Of commissioners who are willing par
cpans In hose crimes the savage practice threatened
in the order alluded to be persisted in we sha be re-
luoAny forced the last resort OF accepting the war
the terms chosen BY enemies, until the voice oil
outraged humanity shall compel respect for the re-
cogDizsd usages Of war
Wolfe the President considers that the facts referred
to would justify refusal on our part to execute the car
tel by which have agreed to berlte an excess OF
prisoners Of in hancs sacred regard Tor p gh''
cd faith which shrinks from the semblsrce OF breaking
promise preclndes resort 10 such extremity; nor
is it his desire extend to any other forces OF the
States the punishment mered by Gen Pope, and such
commissioned officers choose to participate in the s1'
ecutJn of his infamous order.
have the honor to be- very respectfully, your ODE
dent servant
(Sgned) R. E. Ike, General Commanding.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
yankee COwArdlcc and BarbarIty.

A cOfssPOrteI cf the Memphis appeal, relating the
incidents Of The o''te Of Baton Rouge, says:
IA ~e drove the Yankees into the tow, they sought
the protection OF the hous,s from the windows OF which
they dscHAG d mlr6erols yoleSs upon troops. L.
ore house where they had l,dg'd themselves, they
forced msu holding Infant 10 his arms, TO walk ~
,nd do~u porch, While .dey ared from behind hin.
He does add that the house sormed and every
Yankee found there bayoneed without mercy bu: thi,
should Certainly have been their doom, at any cost.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
TIE EXAMINATION OF coYsCRIprs.

hoUsr SoLos, Va, Aug. Is, 1882.
TO tie EaitOr ofhs Wig:
1t may be veil to publish In your paper the enclosed
correspondence, with the Secretary Of War In regard 10
the enrolling Of those heretofore exempt from military
service on account Of some physical inability Some
Of extreme hardship had sriseu from ignorance,
/! may be- the part Of those whose duty tits TO enrol
but often from . wanton abuse Of little brief IT,
thoriy.
Respectfully yours,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
InteT,.I.nearIpg rrsa.ury Note..

For the information Of public this subject We
insert the following letter addressed 20 John Bcsor,
EQ, DEPOSITORY, Savannah, Georgia BY the SeCr,-
sAFy Of the Treasury;
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
]. n. hoCUs.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Richmond, August -, 1862.
j. hirshall hcCus, NJ Scion, Va
srR-Yoar letter Of the 26 h oil: has been resolved
In reply, you respectfully rs!erred to the enclosed
copy Of my letter to L. Col. @ Shields who will 10.
ssrac the enrolling eff ,ers in your county in scocrdLcs
Herewith, and will alleviate the cause Of complaint
Respectfully, GEO. W. RANDOLPH,
Secretary OF War.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
WAI DlPARTHEsr,


Lieut. Col. J. @. Shields, Commandny Camp Of lnsluc.
ton, Richmond, Va
sm:-The snclosoi copy Of an extract from letter
Of J. Marshall hcCae is fs,ully called to your
tention:
You are respectfully informed that all Conscrlps
should not be brough! to Richmond for examination
Enrolling officers may tako TIE cer6 stc OF ph,sican
OF acknowledged standing and return that 'rr;sts
to the Surgeon Of the Camp Of Instruction. with their
own remark it, II there Il OF suspicion, TIE
Oonscrp. may be ord,roi down, ard no certificate OF
disability mus. be taken il given by physician VITO
charges for it. Respectfully,
G. W. RANDOLPH.
Secretary Of War.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
sCsLLAnEoUa.

Last wednesday night the s.e1mers George Peabody
and ives lat CAM IN collision on the Potomac river
an me former sunk. Sic loaded With troops,
who nav az recovered from sickness their way
rcjon tler regiments. Seventy Elk souls perished-
AnUrg tho droEnd three ladies' and the child Of
ols # them. Toe ladies' wives OF Offices in Gen.
Blrnt.des command and bad been visiting and attend
lag "a iE sCk husbands Ia the hospital 1t Newport
News.
Maryland "secesh" eyuplthisers going into Fort
hiH4hry at the rate Of twenty hVs per day. Among the
most prominent Of those arrested last week. was Hon.
John Thorn ssou Mason Judge Of the Court Of Appeas
AID Collector Of the port OF Baltimore under Buchanan
Mr. Eason i charged with assisting in the attsck on the
Massachusetts, I h Regiment On the l0h April 1851
The Maryland News Sheet Office, Of Baltimore, has
besn taken possession Of by the police and the ediois
aud pFopetors seat to Fort AcHeury by order Of Gen.
Woo. The editor Of the Dltuk Qowa) Herald has
so been arrested by the Unea States hsrsns charged
wlh discourage enls.ments.
W4r meetings are being held throughout. the Nor b.
In Beck yn bundred thousand dollars were yot'
blythe c,t'zsns ss additional bounty money.
Some Of the Western journals are calling upon the
co0grs sioaal abolition agitaor, Oven Loyeoy, OF Ill
nls to enlist in the army and assist in putting down
Lls trouble he assisted in creating.
A. Y. Hull, tie chairman Of he "Uoion Party Sac
Central O0mGitse" Of Iowa, has resigned that pos
AID declared for the mocratc ticket, and in dcn.
his made an address to The public
A correspondent of rho s.. Louis Democrat SAYS that
ars,msns organ Eug rapidly aylesourg, N ss, ur
who ?! dyed 10 wage "eoDfscstion, damnston, ex
Communication and emancipation ag iVs! all rebels"
A large number Of Yankees going over the Cana.
d. lie and taking the Osa OF allegiance 10 the British
Government, 20 AVOID being drafted.
T1s Ql-cy Herald SAYS .wel!y.,ne Confederate pris
orers were $40, a. coz No. the l2tl for breaking
heir parole, and twelve more ar, undr sentence OF
death.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
"1Rv.sos IN slsHr or 1Hr CITY HALL"

We copy the following from that il alental German
paper, ths New York Journal, of Angus, 9th. 10 pub
hipg Il the New York Tines calls il treason in sight
Of the Oily IL"
I'VE have nov tho guarantee that this civil var viii
be coues, Of thirty years duration. The order OF tie
War Mni.t r, published yesterday has sudd My pscd
US IN N try s,ate that oIter countries bave taken
Get lures t. ieacs. We have enjoyed the fruits OF lie
dom for eighty years but now what the black IL
tolerant spirit OF New Egland has done for U.s. Lock
az Gu, rapi decline Congress- with all iis thirst far
usurratio did dare to do what has Just ken pac'
In single moment just by the srOke OF the Presiients
D. we are converted into the sob cts Of Governne
whc considers the bodies Of lie ciz as its own pre-
perry AMI claims the absolute right to uss thsm aecort
leg 80 its own whm uDil they destroyed.
"This Il the old European system over agnn. The
President though. he would risk The sudden sroke, nd
10 no did IT, Mdat becomes OF toe opinion We used 20
have that Il Was wrong 70 make men, ogans. their tier
udem ,nt ssy others2 We arc Initiating the examples
Of the worst European governments. BY means OF Thu
III. ned ORDER q million of ciIzsns forced Into
be soldiers foT OF even the fret 800 900 men, only
tho smllles: share will come toit1 wEhou CONSUMPTION
Tbs half million of people forced into the field with.
on, the aighes svmratny with the they com
De ed T. serve. in the course Of the year We
sja have a,o,hsr call aud the rGhs OF our volunteer
f. CO vii be included. This will be call for milhoL
IN re of obsdisnt soldier machines Docs anybody
kIDW hos mary this will be About one third OF our
srn bearing population. TIE " soldier republic is
q m g. ready; and where there many soldiers there
will oe mach fighting II your generation says amen
10 tn CON Crpton movement need never expect to
soc any moro peace 1! is good for that not
vel exhausted but for that very we are very far
from psaceior this only ends with exhaustion"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

%NOTICE.-0u; large sLe Of Dry Good,
49, emh' tclr many very AMI d,srIbe articles
~ c0amef Ills ning WEN EsDAY ~ wArehoase,
Ia Gary street during TIE ,Ae shall e several Invoices Of
fsesh slap E Goods, Just receive ed
KLNT, PAINE . co,
aug Aue,ionee
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
r. E. Ike, General Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army, I
Washington, August 9. 1862. J

"asHib6'oni hShN'E - A""-' J
General r. Z. Lee, Commanding, dc:
Gsneral-Your two communications Of the "a instant,
with enclosures, are received A these papers are
couched in language exceedingly Insulting to the Gov.
Of the United States must respectfully decline
to receive them. They returned herewith.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
II. w. HALLICK,
General-in Chief U. 5. Army.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

FINHE usnte sof EIcHNosD JoDaz no 10 requ.sed
- attend tAlis0 meeting AZ TIE G.Son's Hall on "a
this 'ELNE5DAYl ev, ntrE at o'clock NJ
By order OF tie W MATER, !"
aag 20, A.. $500, A D. 1889
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

Northern papers of the 10th have been received. We
present The following extracts:
rHr ArrLr CT CEDAR kUs-GIs PoPEs OFFICIAL REPORT.
We Join Gen. Popus official report of the late bat
tie emitting the LIMITATIONS Of his brigadiers
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

WANTED.
A NAN or boy TO make bul,u at
a g. sUTHERLAHD'a,
Aas fO--I To. 1852 Main street
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

Sworn to and subscribed before me.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20

IL persons having claims other pn ips orsurety
n tne late rrOMAS MARTIN, OF Henry cuLy Vl pre-
sect Asu properly theotcA.d for Ieitemrht me, Cha
Level Pi.iss lvLnH eoulty, Va
sUs q JAMES p PiCKLFN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-12-23
uKADoutRTgRs ARMY or PoToMAc,
Nsat.x.f,,fh nor I-ft, 100,


Yesterday morning when daylight APP
peareG the enemy seemed to be, as they
no doubt were, perfectly astonished that
our army had succeeded in returning this
side of the Rappahannock River.
We returned without losing single
man or gun in tbs rstrogade move.
mont.
A few soldiers who had struggled off
made their appearance on the river bank
after the pontoon bridges had been re-
moved. but they were subsequently brou. ht
over safely in small boats.
A few privates who were guarding a
house inhabited BY private family We're
not during the night aware Of or recross-
ing the liver, but in the morning becom-
ing aware Of the fact, they safely swan the
river.
The pickets of the contending armies
being separated by only few yards, rem
dered il rrcessary that everything on our
front should lie conducted with the utmost
caution.
The pickets on our outpost were una
ware Of the movement we were making
until Just before daylight, when an officer
went 10 each individual mae AM in a
low tone OF voic ordered him to fi,ll lack.
After they got sufficiently far away to he
out Of danger they wers ordered to quick
en- their pace and reach tho bridge as
quickly as possibly.
About Q o'clock Yesterday morning the
enemy advanced their slirnishers along
their entire line, and 10y noon had eSiab-
lished their pickets near the bank Of the
river.
We had large number Of dead on
what was regarded rs "neutras ground
and as soon as it was known our forces
had evacuated the CITY the soldiers of the
enemy commenced rohbing the lfeiess
bodies. This was plainly secn ;hrorgh a
fied-glass, rs we'll as iRdistinetly WITH the
naked eye.
Aten. ten or eleven O'Clock ladies very
neatly dressed were cen walking about the
streets Of Fredericksburg. They had
doubtless been concerted in their houses
during; The time the city was occupied by
our troops, and doubtless aEailed them
selves q the isst opportunity to make
their re-apfsarance after our retreat.
On Monday the piclSets Of the contend
ing armies fronting the left wing mu-
luaIly agreed upon an ..armistice7 among
themselves, and freely intermingled with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-12-23

THE BoscoBEMAN. About the first Of
The new year new paper is TO be started
at Boscobel, BY i. R. Train, the paper to
he named. as above. There having been
several failures in running paper at Bos-
cobel and a consequent loss to subscribers
aud lack Of faith in this &ttempt, Mr..
Train announces to run q paper for three
months, subscription payment IN advance
at so cents, the money TO be placed with
men Of known responsibility as pledge
that there shall be no loss. This may he
very well, besides it shows that the pub
Usher has confidence in his undertaking.
The several editorials in the advance
sheet bear evidence that Mr.. Train writes
we'll and has had experience in the news
paper business
There ought 10 be q paper substantially
supported at Boscobel. 1t is the CONNER
cid and news reservoir of near half OF
Grant county. besides 300 square miles
over the river. Near $4,000 inhabitants
deliver more or less Of their surplus stuffS
here and DO most Of their trading there.
The territory in trading bounds of Bos-
cobel, will, in ten years. nearly double its
presell. population and still be thiniy SET
lied. Bascobel ought to support news
paper, an Academy. several great Touring
mills and manufactures for domestic fab-
rics and other useful things. lfseveral OF
the mischief making lawyers OF Boseabel
we're chaaged Into plow shairs and pran-
ng hooks that vicinity and the county
would be gamers 10y mauy thousands; Of,
ii sci to work as public hirelings at build
ms roads aud bridges, at however hlgh
wages. tie people could afford 70 tie taxed
therefor u the extent Of $1,000 per annun
salary f@ each so employed. If the Bos.
beiian will just raise Ned among those AMI
other pubic anoyances The editor will re-
ceise public thanks as christian and phi
tmthropist. They'll be down upon him
therefor andso will satan, but all others
will up and for him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-12-23
Latest War News!
Saw York. Dec. 90.


Details o. the victor at Kingston, Nc.
show that The march was Continued series
of fighting, in which all distinguished them
elves. Several bayonetc charges took place.
The rebels are reported as having $4,000
men, and their loss inakilled and wounded
is heavy, and 500 taken prisoners.
Col. Gray, of the Ninsty-Sixth New
York, killed. Our total loss ) i'll not exceed
$50.
The principal fight was few miles from
Kingston, where the reb-ls were entrenched,
but after three hours fighting, they retreat
ed toward Kingston, endaeyoring to destroy
bridge leading to that place. but the
Ninth New Jersey charged over it and
saved il. One division rapidly crossed,
when The rebels retreated. one rebel bri-
gade towards ,ioldsboro, another towards
n ellou. our shells helping them along
Cant. Wells and Lieut. Perkins. TtnthCorps,
were killed Their regiment fought till out
Of ammuaition, and then fought with bay
onets
The Twentv-Third Mass, Major Cham
bers commanding, captured seventy ofii-
GERS and men, including the Lieutenant
Colonel Il the Twenty -Thir! S. CSfegi-
ment
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-12-23
New, York, Dec. 10


Dispatches frow the army of the Poto-
mac say GOO Of our dead were buried
Wednesday, and 4l5 to-day. Nearly all
the dead were found stripped of their
clothes and lying naked on the ground.
From official ports it's thought the pro-
portion of killed TO the wounded in the late
battle is smaller than in any battle fought
during the war.
In Gen. Reynolds corps the ofie;a re-
port of the losses is as fo'lo7gs:- Gen.
Doubleday's division, 100; Gen. Gibbons
division. l,l60; Gen Mead's division, l, :
49, total. 1880,
The Richmond Dispatch Of the 10th SAYS
ihe rebel loss at tn Fredericksburg battle is
$500. LOO wounded had arrived there
and were on their way there on Monday
night Gems. Gregg and Cobb, and many
field officers. The 81 South Carolina reg
linen, was nearly annibilaled.
The sanSepaper states that the rebel po-
sitions back Of Fredericksburg are impreg-
nable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-12-23
4 DMINIsIRATOR'S SALE.

State Of Wisconsin. Grant County In Probate Grant
County Court December Term is ~ In the matter
81 the estate of f.. trs Wliiam-, deceased
on reading and nling the, petition II Ellen William
Administrative Of tie estate OF the said decef 'ed, rep
resentng said court that the persona estate % said
asea has ali been exhausted IN the payment Of
debts and eharges Of Adsnisraiion aud praying that
license be gfanied her rs said court sell 80 much %
he real estate Of said geceised may be necessary 70
pay the debts due and uni aid against said dece,sed
fher fore u Is orceied that all persons Interest," ip
said estate appear before The Judge Of this court a. s
Court llouse ~ Lancaster in said county on hohty
he ri day Of FEBRUARY, A. y 1868 ~ one ococs 10
afternoon Of sad day to show IL any there sbap
he why license should not be granted TO said aomgls
tratrix according e,ie prayer ~ said petition urdr,
~ tu1her thar Mason Fish Esq he pointed 5pecA
g n an Of tse minor heits 81 tue sad ,ec ased ar o
pui 81 tahlue II iier ibietsSt ia sad fape
Ordered tniiheF that nniice thereof De given 10 Al W
sons interested in said estate by publishing tins oref
four l4wetks successfully prior t. said Gay 81 heas
in The Grant COUNTY Herald weekly paper prni
and published az Lancaster In Grant county w
also by sefying cops a this order said sleqs
Guardian 1T leas fourteen DAYS before laid az y
hearing -Datd Dec. % 1862
2S4w WA McGONIGAI., Co JadP'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-12-23

ELECTION. election is announced
TO be held on Tuesday next, being the 3oth
day of December, to elect member Of
Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Luther Hanchett. Voters are to
meet for this purpose and the polls be
opened at the usual time and place Of vo-
ting in the several towns. Up toihe time
Of going to press we hear o. 10 candidate
bit Walter D. Mcindoe. Tie following
is the form of ticket supposed TO be legal
in this case:
For Member cf Congress 70 I'LL the "a
ccacy created 6y the death Of Luther
Hanchett.
WALTER ID. McIND0E.
We consider it unnecessary TO print tick
cts. They can be written as well.