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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-12-25

FAYETTEVILLE. Ark, Dec. Is. Wis
ELEHoRS. Dec. l7.-The following ad.
ditional particulars ofthe battle Of Prai.
rie Grove have been received:
The official report puts the loss in
killed and wounded. in Gen. Herron's s
command. at 843; in Gen. Blupt's At
15e; total, 995 The latest accounts
increase the rebel loss to g. 700 killed
and wounded, and nearly 5000 by de.
ser;ion.
Thirty-iVe commissioned officers Of
Gen. Herron's command were killed or
wounded. According to latest infor-
nation by spies. Hindman is on the
south side Of the Arkansas river with
all his infantry and artillery. Marina
duke is on the north side with hesEY
cavalry force. Our ouiposts are within
twenty miles Of Van Baren. TheJor-
age s@,-iL of Rnsinr, Mountains is said
TO be entirely consumed. Great activ
ity prevails in the Federal army, and a
campaign Of much interest is on the ia
pis. Gen. Heron had only 8 500 men
in the battle, the remainder of his force
failing to come up on account Of exces-
sIve fatigue.
Major Hubbard. ist Mo. Cavalry,
who was a prisoner in the hands Of the
enemy on the day Of the battle, counted
twenty-five regiments Of infantry, ten
regiments Of cavalry, and twenty-five
pieces of artillery on the retreat
Hindman syesterday had the impu-
dence. by a hag Of truce. to request the
privilege to send typographical engi-
neer. to make a drawing Of the battle
field of Prairie GioYe and its approach
es. Gen Blunt replied he would grant
the request when he was alloWed TO
send an engineer to make survey Of
Van Buren and its surroundings.
Sr. LOUIS, Dec 17-Gen Heron
telegraphs Gen. Curtis that the victory
OF Prairie Grove was much more CON-
plete. and the enemy's loss far greater,
that FIRST reported Over 1900 reb-
els were killed and buried by US there.
The wounded were found scattered
through the woods for miles in the rear
Of their position. where they had been
carried during the action. and left when
they retreated. Many, consequently,
died for want Of attention.
Our cavalry pursued the retreating
rebels closely, driving them beyond
Van Buren.
The position and condition of our
forces are excellent. The campaign
has been most brilliant. rejecting great
credit on the officers and men Of the
Army Of the Frontier.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-12-25

A STRING OF HONE TRUTHs.-The
New York Times makes out quite q
wholesome srrmon on the folio wing:
1t is one Of the worst snnoyances OF
poverty, that it debars a man from
many privileges, which at first glance,
seem TO be his exclusively. A rich
man can afford to dress more shabbily
than a poor one. A wealthy merchant
can afford to wear a shabby coat but
bis clerk on three hundred year. must
wear one Of the latest style. and having
the exactest 6t. A man owning a
block Of city houses can afford TO rent
the upper story of one cheaper than any
of his own, for his family residence. but
the penniless neighbor must take the
whole house, have his name on the
door plate, and nobody else's sign on
front or give up his hopes OF getting
into business. A bankers wife can
afford to receive calls in a si1-penny
dress. but the lady of our friend. whose
only earthly means are his salary OF
one thousand per annum. must not oe
seen iu her parlor but in silk, or some
thing equally costly. An heiress goes
into the country with three shilling
b,nnet, and looks so neat and lovely.
without a grain Of je~elry about her,
while the journeyman miIliner must wear
her four dollar bonnet, and be loaded
with golden ornaments, all TO come out
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-12-25
FROM THE FRONTIER ARMY
BATTLE AT PRAIRIE GROVE.

A BRILLIANT vIcToRY-THE REBELS TER
RIBLY CUT UP-l 500 BURIED By orr
TRoOPs-ToTAL REBEL LOSS. 800 I;
UNION Loss, 995-HTNDMAS DRIVEN
BEYONDvAN NBUREE-LIVKLY CAMPAIGN
IN PROGRESS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-12-25
THE RIGHT,

Consisting Of the Seventh and Ninth
Corps. under General Sumner. earned
imperishable honors. and, as the list Of
the killed and wounded will testify, the
laurels we won at a fearful COST
The action on the right commenced
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11

for want Of water, which had become so
scarce that it was impossible to get | enough
for our army. We arrived in camp, about
s miles South West of Louisville, about 10
clock. A. NJ, Friday morning, where we
arc now encamped in beautiful grove on
the bank Of small running stream, with
plenty of water, and after day and night 8
rest our men are very much refreshed, and
were able to proceed this morning to large
field short distance from our camp, where
we had very encouraging battalion drill.
II is perhaps improper for us to say much
about the policy that required this retreat /:
but we do think that if we had been sun.
Piled with good battery or two we could
have held our position at Lexington aud
checked the further progress of the enemy
whether we are correct in this or not, we
cannot see what condition of things would
justify the hasty retreat by Railroad, of the
General in command of the forces, and their
apparent abandonment in the face of an
advancing army. Our retreat, however.
was in good order, and after the, to us, seem
iDgy unnecessary destruction of property at
Lexington, VIC brought through our trains,
with equipments, stores, &C., with very little
loss. and our army in very good condition,
considering the fact that il was composed
entirely OF newly recruited regiments, that
had never marched day before the retreat
commenced. tl. =
We met, about 4 miles South of our pres
eent position, a force of about five thousa nd
Indiana troops, with the 10th Indiana bat.
terry, that had been sent out to meet us and
check the advance of the enemy if he should
follow U.S. We also met here what was TO
US Of far more importance, and what we
should have been provided with on the road,
supply Of wagons for each Regiment to
haul the sick and worn-out soldiers.
We have met with no casualties, aud our
Regiment has sustained but little loss; a
few only of our men having been left be-
hind, aud none, so far as can learn, from
the Belmont County Companies.
The health Of the Regiment is good. and
we will be ready in day or two for an nd.
rance, but the Lord deliver us from any
more retreats.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
CAMP ADD, o. v. l., NEAR IUKA, !
Miss, Aug. 25, 1852. I

1Hr. A6rdhdm Johnston. OniOat0,1n, o.:
DEAR Sun It becomes my painful duty
to inform you that your son, VIM. V.,John.
ston, late member Of Company D, died
in the General Hospital at misplace on the
morning Of the Oath inst. You are pro-
badly aware that he had received his dis
charge sometime ago, and was only awaiting
strength to enable him to bear the fatigue
of getting home. l regret to say that
owing to inoessant duty incident on moyias
Our Camp from "Clesr Creek,"I was ,irs
ablo to see him for several days prior to his
deceasc, and consequently can only report
what gathered from his comrades who
were with. and watched over him durmp
his final hours, Only the day previous to his
death, had . conversation with the Sur.
ge0n, who informed me that he was i'm
proving, and i learn from bis nurse that the
very evening before, he was unusually cheer
full, and seemed much better than usual, no
doubt greatly encouraged with the prospect
OF soon reaching homo. Towards morning,
however, he was seised with violent cralnp.
ings, which soon terminated in.his death. I
am told that during his last moments, .
fellow soldier, and membar Of his own com.
pany, David Pool, famed him and showed
him every attention one sick man could
render another, and ten minutes after the
death of your son, he, too, (Pool) was
corpse. Thus we have lost two Of our best
men, and they now lie side BY side under
the soil they assisted 10 conquer.
1t will doubtless be comfort to you to
know that your son wss greatly respected
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11

by those with whom he served. Il is ny
candid conviction that the death OF no other
member of our company could occa sion such
profound sorrow. He was willing aud
brave soldier, and will never be forgotten
by any of u.s.. l shall see that his grave is
marked by head and foot board, inscribed
With his name and residence.
As his friend have administered upon
his effects and have boxed up all I deem
worth the trouble aud will send them 10
you BY the first opportanltyE,perhaps o.
valuable in themselves, they will no douhs
afford you melancholy pleasure. shall
send you his discharge, and final state
ment,' which will enable you to collect an
that Is due him FROM the United States. -
HIS discharge is dated Aug. ., and be 10
enatlSd to pay up TO- that date.
Very Respectfully, Yours,
d. Il. WILLIAMS, LIST 1t.
Conn., Company.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
The Vermont Election.

The Vermont State Election for the choice
Of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treas,
urer, and Members of the Legislature, was
holden Tuesday, September I'd. As was
expected, the vote is very light, and the re.
suit indicates that party lines have been al
most entirely ignored. Two tickets only
were run, viz: the Republican Union ticket,
headed by tho present Governor, Fredsr-
ick Holbrook, and the Peace Democrat
ticket, headed by Hon. B. +. Smalley.
Returns have been received from q few
towns only Twenty towns give Holbrook
s,s74; Smaley, s92, and 60 scattering. =
The same towns last year gave Holbrook
Ais, to 1915 against him. In few
towns, as in Randolph and Royalton, the
vote is reported enormous for Holbrook. -
We have reports from the Representatives
elected in thirty.two towns. All are Union.
The County tickets placed il nomination
by the Republicans aud Union Democrats
jointly have been supported with great
unanimity, and are, without doubt. chosen
Ia every county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
N ews of the Week.

Among the noble officers killed in the re.
cont fights on the Potomac, were Major.
Gen. Philip Kearney and Brig. Gen. Is.a,
l.6tsvons. Gen. Kearney is citizen of New.
ark, N. j. Gen. Stevens was native Of
Massachusetts He was at one time Gov.
ernor Of Washington Territory, aud in the
last campaign was chairman of the Breck-
inridge National Committee.
Just before Gen. Stevens's DEATH his
kon and aid, Hazard, on receiving wound
exclaimed, Father, lam wounded y Gen.
Stevens replied, "Well, son, have no time
to take care Of you now" and turning to a
soldier, said, Corporal, see to my boy"
At the moment of attacking, Gen. Steven,
sent back for support. His Aid applied to
several Generals, who answered that they
had other duties, but when he came to
Kearusy, that lamented General said, ~
won't refuse to stand by Stevens"
Who would not rather occupy the places
Of these men, going down to their graves
with tho benisons Of nation on their heads,
than the places Of tho ingrates and traitors,
Breckinridge and JEFF. Davis? II
BY The Fulton, from New Orleans Aug
2S, VIC learn that our troops left Baton
Rouge some days before, leaving the gun
boats to hold the place. The town was not
burpt, only fifteen small wooden buildings
having been destroyed to clear tho space be-
fore the fortifcatiops. All was quiet at
New Orleans, but an attack was expected
on csrrollton, . small village near the city.
Wilson's zousyes were expected at New
Orleans, fact which seemed greatly to dis,
turb the Rebels, who seem to have special
antipathy to this particular corps
Dispatches from Washington state that
the most accurate estimate Of our recent
lossea, BY tho Surgeon General, is 4,500
killed aud wounded. The Robels treated
the ,wcandsd- most barbruusly, leaving
than without attendance, food, or water,
lying helpless in the midst Of putrefyipe
corpvea An OF Gen. Pope's officers who
ware captured have been sent to Richmond
TO b tho victims of Davis's retaliatory Or
der
ssnator James r. Simmons, Of Rhode
Island, has resigned bis seat in the United
6tataa Senate, and the General Assembly
has eleeted Lieut.. Gov. Samuel Greene
Arnold to 6ll bis place for the remainder Of
the term, which expires on the 4th OF March
nsxt Mr. Arnold received II out Of the
VI v6tN cast. Z.
The Paci6ce Railroad Convention has
decided that books for subscription to the
capital stock shall be opened the LIST of
November ut Portland, Concord, Rutland,
Boston, Providence, Hartford, Albany,
BufhA New York, TrentonT phiisdeIphia,
Pitssburgh, Wilmington, Baltimore, Wssh.
iaeton. Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Wheeling. Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit,
Milwaukee,, b. Paul. Burlington, Dubuque,
IT, Louis, Leavenworth, Omaha, Denver,
Salt Lake. Carson City, ,Sap Francisco, Port.
land, 0regan, and remain open at least
two veekA e't
There Is no news Of any importance from
Kenfucky tbisveek,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11

Pennsylvania, is sufficient answer to- this
apprehension that they will be thrown upon
Ohio and other free States. No, sirs. the
device. is too shallow to deceive anybody
man that would not vote dollar" to car
ry on the war for the Union might well fear
the result to these rebels il they are depri.
we'd OF the support Of their slaves. The
President proclaimed and the law declares,
that rebel in arms against your country
shall neither hold property nor slaves; that
BY the sales OF his property your Treasury
shall be replenishedf and the expenses of the
war to some extent met aud that by the
emancipation Of his slave the rebel master
shall no longer have his aid while he pros.
ecutes his work of treason and death. =
What the law has provided and the Presi.
ident has approved, the people will sane
tion, and the armis IS Of the people will make
good.
Let the President be sustained against
these partisans who thus condemn him, not
only for this act but for nearly every act
done by him in the prosecution of the war
for the Union. Let the Presidentbe lheart.
lily sustained, not only 10 all that he has
done but in all that he may do, in the dis.
charge OF "his great Office" for crushing out
this treason, and the day is not far distant
when the rebellion will be crushed, the su-
premacy of the Constitution maintained
and by the sublime sacrifice of her children,
America, the youngest born and the hope
OF the world, will have proved her right to
be immortal among the nations. ....
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
communioation from Governor Tod.

49, VOLUMBUS, Sept. s.,
The response to my proclamation asking
volunteers for the protection of Cincinnati
was most noble and generous. All may
feel proud Of the gallantry Of the people Of
Ohio. No more volunteers are required
for the protection of Cincinnati. Those now
at Cincinnati may be expected home in Q
few days. l advise that military organise
tions throughout the State, formed within
the past few days. be kept up, and that the
members thereof meet at beast once . week
for drill.
Recruiting for the old regiments is pro-
crossing quite satisfactorily, and with csn-
tinued effort there is reason to believe that
the requisite number may be obtained b1
the 10th inst. For the want Of proper acr
eommodations st this point, recruiting of6-
GERS are directed to, report their men 70 the
camp nearest their locality, where they win
remain until provision can BE- made for their.
removal Commanding officers OF the ssy--
eral camps will ses that every facility ~
given, necessary for the comfort Of the r.
eruits. DAVID Ton, Governor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
Union Victory on the Upper Poto
mac. .L.- ~ Ii

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA dispatch, da-
ted Martinsburg, Va, Sept. 9TH, to Major
Gen. John Il, Wool, from Baltimore says:
! have the honor to report that the enemy,
1000 cavalry, who attacked my outpests,
have been defeated. with the loss Of about
90 prisoners, horses and arms now in our
possession, Our loss, two killed and 10
wounded, Capt. Grossenor and Lieut.. 10,
Rsn, OF the Twelfth Cavalry Of Illinois,.
Inc In. los loss OF the enemy greatly exceeds ours,
out not accurately known. The l2th ILL
nols cavalry, Col Vess, behaved in man,
which they hail. n ~ = ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
Obituary.

Died, Of Consumption, Aug ESD. her
twenty seventh birthday, Mary MsCus, Wits
Of Edo McUue. T.Y
Departed in full hope Of psft in frst
Resurrection, mourued as loving and dr.
voted companion, dotifA sud afectioasts
child, bind and gentle sister and g friend
true and trusty. Yet our loss we feel is her
eternal gain.
I@Whst : world wsrs this, how sosndur-
able its weight, if those whom death had
sundeged should not meet again. K.
McC Connallsvills papers please oopy.l,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
California H1eotiolnp... d.

San FRAscIsco, Sept. s.-Ths election at
San Francisco passed Of quietly to-day. -
The Union and Republican Legislative,
ticket is undoubtedly elects& Many. ssoes-
sion sympathizers refused to vote ioI1f I.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. A. The election,
yesterday resYlted 10 an overwhelming I'll.
nmph for the Republican fusion tIcEsL-
Every county heard from sends anti .hathame
members to the Legislature. The amend
ments to the Constitution arc adopted by .
large majority, s,Tftfflails 3 7Ife''l-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
lr TO THE
UNCONDITIONAL UNION MEN

TO THE
UNCONDITIONAL UNION MEN
or Belmont County.
The Unconditional Union Men of Bel
mont County are requested meet in Mas,
Convention, at the
Town of Belmont.
On Saturday, Sept. 18, 1862,
70 nominate candidates for
Representative;
Sheriff; ,.t
Clerk of the Courts;
Auditor; H
Commissioner
Recorder;
Sorveyor, and
In6rmary Director,
10 be supported at the polls on the Second
Tuesday of October. ~.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11

s9rThe following, from Mr.. Patrick, of
the Tuscarawas Advocate, will explain why
we have not sooner pu blished the proceed
ings of the Congressional Convention. =
Ed. CHRoN.
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Sept 6, 1862.
EDITOR CHRONICLE owe you an
apology for not fu nishing you a copy of the
proceedings Of the Congressional Conyen.
tion for this weeks paper. But was COM
PEELED to go on urgent business from Cam
bridge to Columbus, and did not return until
last Monday.
y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11
Union Nominations.

Union Nominations.
TT STATE TICKET.
Judge Of the Supreme Court,
FRANKLIN T. BACKUS, of Cuyahoga
Secretary Of State,
WILSON 8. KENNON, of Belmont.
Attorney General,
CHAUNCEY N. OLDS, of Franklin.
School Commissioner.
WIN. d. HENKLE, of Warren.
Board Of Public Works,
JOHN b. GREGORY, Of Sciota.
iHif For Congress,
JOHN A. BINGHAM, Of Harrison.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-11

ONE Of the recruiting tents in Boston has
this motto; Come in out OF tbs drafl."
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-11-24
BY MCLANAHAN & DILL.

citisa fo, The presfrUatioa Of he Union and Tic
consffutiOa for your nationality and your Tigb;s
as citizegs
L was almost impossible for the general. after
concluding his short and most appropriate
speech, to return TO the interior OF The lrsieL
E yary avenue was crowded 10 sufoeation. even
tire sisrWays.
After reaching bis rooms. the hand performed
chorus from the opera Of a Ernanl." aud the
" Mcclellan Polka" composed by the leader
of the hard and dedicated 10 the general Here
the crowd called again for the general in the
msst vccif-rCus mauner, when he appeared 81
his windosy and reiterated his former words.
No such demonstration, political or other
wise, was ever before witnessed in Trenton. L
was 5 tribute TO a tTRe man, and one worthy Of
the gallant Ss-te OF New jersey and her citi-
gems.
Here the ceremonies ended, and the crowd
dispersed withot noise or confusion, with three
times three and tiger for Gen. Mcclellan.
PATERSON, n j, November l3-rke D iy
Register. Of this cry uominstes Gen. George B
Mcclellan for the United 5 ases ensuiship
made vacant BY the death OF John r Thomp-
son
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-11-24

He evRded their demands as well as he could,
meanwhile falling back until he resched Mr.
Frisby's flee, when be expostulsted with them
and appealed to them. Trisby ard We'll did the
same. and in the meantime ellison managed to
get into the Office and escaped from the back
door, seizing up his overcost with his revolver
in it as he escaped A friend who bad left a
horse in The woods, about half mile distant,
for him, informed him of what he had done, and
he was not long in reachiug the horse, which be
mounted and made for Hartford st the top OF bis
speed When near that place he met five or SIX
snen on borsebock armed with clubs, going in
the direction of West Bend. They called to
him:
Are You running away from the draft"
No, but they are drafting you right fast up
ct West Bend"
By Cd, we'll see about thsi, they replied,
and pms spurs TO their horses
Mr. GIson reached Hertford in time 20 get
aboard the train, and at ones came 10 mlwEu-
kee Hs at once left here for Madison, arriving
there yesterday morning. He is an old resident
of Washington county, and has hitherto been
one of the most Influential men there.
Mr. resides at NeWburg, in that county
He expecas TO hear that his house has been de-
s,royed, aud his family insulted and outraged
These high -hsnded proceedings esll for, and
VIII. VIC doubt rot, receive prompt and vigorous
action on the pars Of the executive
LArEsr-T1Fo HUNDRED ARTISTS MADE
TROUBLES IN OTHER ToWas.
CorrsspondsDse Of tho NilWaukss sentnel-l
ozAUKEE, Wednesday Evening.
EDToRs SENTINEL: have but few min-
u;es to write before the Sunbeam leaves With
eirhty-ons rebels on board, bound for Fort
Lafayelts and Job of dirt digging. The work
Of repressing the outbreak, goes brsvely on.
Nearly 200 arrests have been made, and de-
tachment Of 200 soldiers have gone to Sank
vile to suppress 9 riot there.
Marshal McIndoe is doing bis work well, snd
is ably assisted by the officers and men belong
ing to the department.. They are sustained by
the citizens, and it is more than probable that
mob-lsw will receive lesson which will bs re-
membered for some time.
The town presents sad appearance. Seven
buildings are completely gutted. -Four elegant
pianos are srm0ng the property destroyed.