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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18


When the news Of the PittSburg battle first
reached here, al of our citizens waited with anx-
ions soliciiude to hear how the 72d conducted
itself IN battle, and who would be called upon
to mourn for lost relatives and friends. The first
news was that Col. Bucklands brigade had
been taken by surprise al 4oclock IN the morn
Ing, while many Of the men were still sleeping,
Others preparing their breakfast, and were ter
ribly cut to pieces.
This was indeed sad news, and every one fear
ed for the worst. But what came next was still
worsc. A correspondent Of the Chicago Tri-
bune, writing from the scene Of battle, charged
That several Ohio Regiments including the 7od,
showed an "inereasahle rant Of efficiency" impu-
ting cowardice to thcm and that the I'D, "after
firing one or two rounds fed" This was a
perfect damper uppn our loyal people. Faces
were as long as they were at the Bull Run dis
aster. The general remark Of those who had
friends in the regiment was, that they would
sooner hear that they were dead than that they
Aed. But this depression Of spirits did not last
long. Some secuted at the report, while all
said they should wait for further news. They
had not long to wait, for next mornings mail
brought the Cleveland Herald, containing the
account Of Mr.. Treat, who was an eyewitness
10 what he relates. The reader win find this
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80. riv;s;on 20 the Cincinnati Gazette.
.On Sunday morning, our forces along the
whole line were attacked simultaneously. The
5sth 10Th, 4Sth, ga, 4oth ohlo ana o,h .si iowa,
occupied the advance OF the r'gnt ana ceh,re'
and, they behaved themselves noolyc
The 4oth, Col. sullivan ana '1u, Ool, DUCK
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
From New Mexico.

DENVER Cry, April 7th, via Galesburg,
April 9.--Iufo' nation from New Mexico,
states that on the 26tb, Col. Slough, with
1900 men reached Apache pass. His ad-
vance, consisting Of three companies of cav
airy, had IN engagement some distance be-
yond this, with 200 rebel cavalry, taking
81 prisoners. The federal loss was four
killed and IL wounded
At Pigeons Rancho, fifteen miles from
Santa Fe, on the 2Sth, Col. Slough met a
force of eleven hundred Texans, strongly
posted at the mouth. A cannon fight be-
gan about noon, Colonel Slough engaging
them in front with seven companies. Maj.
Chivington, with four companies attacked
them in the rear. This latter force sue.
ceeded in driving the rebel guard AWAY
from their supply train, which was captur-
ed and burned. They also captured one
cannon and spiked it. The fight continu-
ed desperately until four o'clock, when it
ceased by mutual consent. Col. Slough
withdrew his forces to the Creek, miles
distant. The Federal loss officers and
20 privates killed, and from 40 TO so wound
ed. The rebel loss not known.
A communication between Cols Slough
and Candy is continually kept up.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, April 14.-The mail
from Fort Union has arrived and brings the
confirmation of the battle at Apache Pass,
the main features ofwbich were given in a
dispatch from Denver City
Our force numbered $50, and the Tex.
ans 1900. Our loss in killed, wounded
and missing $50. The enemy acknowIed
ged their loss TO be $40 TO 400 in killed
and wounded. We ecaptured 93 prisoners,
Is of whom are officers. We also captured
and burned train of Ga wagons loaded
with provisions and ammunition, killing 2OC
mules belonging to the train, which were
too poor to be driven away
The Texans attacked our battery foul
times, the last time coming within forty
feet of the guns, and were repulsed with a
heavy loss.
Our forces are encamped at Berna
Springs, 40 miles south of Fort Union
The Texans fell back to Santa Fe. Colone
Candy, with the regulars and Kit Carson,
regiment, is reported near Albuquerque
within 8 days march Of Col. Slough. The
Texans were led by Col. Scuuy.
Col. Steel is reported on the Jornods
with reinforcements for tho enemy.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

Last weeks Messenger occupies over a column
in endeavering to show that the squelching out
of the 'straights" in this Township and Cor
poration, at the late election, wasn't much of n
defeat after all. 1t puts us in mind ofthe story
of the old sinner and Noah in the time of the
flood, which runs in this wise; After II had been
raining several days and the highest hills were
covered with water, one Of Noah's neighbers
was standing on high knoll near the ark, with
the water up to his chin, begging Noah to take
him in. Noah told him that he could not, that
il was contrary orders. "Well replied the ap-
plcant, go to thunder with your old boat, it
amt much of a shower any wayP'
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

The Legislature should not fail to cut down
appropriations and fees to at least match the
above estimate. The Federal levy of taxes
must necessarily be very heavy, and state, coun-
ty, city, village and township expenses should
be largely retrenehed in order to enable the 10y
al people TO bear the burden the war for the I'm.
ION has imposed upon them.-o oacVcIand Herald
1t seems to us that there might be many thou
sands of dollars saved to the Treasury of Ohio,
IL the Legislators now in session, were to pay at
tention to the Constitution of the state and not
in violation of that instrument, vote to have an
extra session. While talking about retrench-
ment, permit us to ask how much has it cost the
state by the Legislature adjouming over for
three days every two or three weeks? Why
cannot our Legislative wisdom correct such
abuses and prevent the squandering of the peo-
pies money! Wherever retrenchment can be
made let il be done.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
Fatc OF a Rcb cl nnd IIusrIau,

Mcnefee, the notorious rebel, who for
some months has been figuring as ruffian-
ly marauder in Pike, Montgomery, and tho
neighboring counties, was shot and killed
three or four days ago. He was killed by
his own friends. or at least by men who
had been his friends. The outrages prac-
ticed by him had become absolutely unen-
durable.
Less than six weeks age, Menefee rode
up to the house Of a Union man in Pike
county, in the middle of tho night, and
knocked upon the door with the butt of his
pistol. The man rose from his bed and
opened the door, whereupon the murderer
shot him down and then took out his son
and hung him-there being no charge
against either of the victims except that Of
loyalty to the Union Louisville Jomnal
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18


A nesting was held at BiFchard Hall on
thsevening ofthe 10th, to consider the propriety
Of sending assistance to the T9d Regiment.---
AfaeE some interehangs Of opinions the meet
ing concluded to send DR.. st. Clair and Major
Beach to the scene Of the battle. to render such
aid as they could, and report what further as
sistanes was needed, II any They left the
same evening on thell O'Clock train. since
which time they have not been heard from.
DR.. L. Q. RaEson EFF the next morning for
cibeipnati, where be win render such surgical
and medical aid 70 our wounded soldiers brought
there as may be required.
The Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society also forwar-
ded large box Of Hospital Stores, and other
necessary articles for the regiment
Fha Society also sent similar box to the
9Th Ohio Regimentaf At Winchester.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
Congressional ApportIommcnt.
CONGRESSIONAL AppOFIIOhmehI'
The following table shows the number of
members assigned to each State, according to
the apportionment bill lust passed:
lR5l '6nI

This table is interesting as showing the rapid
rise of the Northwestern States in power and in
fiuence. Illinois, Iowa.. Missouri, Michigan
and Wisconsin, all gain largely in their repre-
sentations. The older Free States lose or bare
ly maintain their old proportion. Ofthe South-
ern States, the only ones that gain are Texas,
Arkansas, and Louisiana. South Carolina s
representation has fallen to four nienbers-two
less than the young free State Of Iowa.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

WAsHfNeToN, April l6.-The Secretary
of the Navy has received the following: 2
CAIRo, April l5.-The fiotilla has been
within tbree.quarters Of a mile Of Fort Pill
low, aud then returning, took up position
two miles further up. The rebel guuboats
escaped below the Fort. Ten mortar boats
were iu position and hadopened fire. This
was up to six o'clock last evening. Gen.
Pope's command was occupying the Ar
kansas side Of The river.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
ConnentIont EIection.

The returns of the Connecticut election are
all in but two small towns. which can hardly
give dozen majority either way. BuckiDg-
ham, Republican Union Governor, has 1904
majority. Senate, 2l Republican Union to 0
Democrats House, 1sl Republican Union to
Sc Democrats; to be heard from. Bucking-
hams majority is about 1000 larger than it was
last year.
By the way, the Messenger does not appear to
have heard that elections have been held in
New Hampshire and Connecticut
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

The Hon. VIM. s. Groesbeek voted yes.
terday the whols Republican ticket Gin.
Enquirer, sh. -
Sensible man. When few more such
men as GRorsBEcK leave your old bulk OI
q party what will become Of youi You
are fast sitting down to the vallaudigham
type. When you get to that you win be
sailing under your true colors.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
MISSOURI election.

The st. Douis Demoerot of The 9Th SAYS
the election Of the day previous was COM
ploie triumph Of the Union ticket in city
and county no man with the smell Of Sc
cession on his garments was elected.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
Kined ana wounded, OF the 72d Regi.

ment.
Below will be found the names of all the
killed and wounded of the I'D Regiment, at the
battle Of Pittsburg, that have reached us:
KI1LED.-Lt. Col Garfield.
Capt Michael Wegsten, Co. II.
WOUNDED, AND IN MOUND CITY HOSPITAL.
Company D--John Bean, John Carbaugh and
John Fryts.
Company E-Isaac Hoffman.
Company G-Henry Lewing, and Walker
Richmond.
Company K-Edwin Beach.
IN nosPIrAL AT fADucAH.
Company H-Sam. Voorhees,, Fred. Frank.
Company K-Thomas Higgins.
Company H-Fred. Frank.
IN cIxcrNNArI.
Company B--Serg't James Richey, Serg't H.
o. Barney Corporal 2. s. Farrand and VIM. II.
Hackenbeny.
Company E--Corporal o. J. Harris, Emanuel
Fink, Vim. Burlington, Corporal John Lodge.
Company G--Corporal VIM. II. MeEnally and
Jonathan Taylor.
Company K--John j. Dugan.
Company I-7Joseph Smith.
TAKEN PRISONERS By THE ENEMY.
Surgeon John B. Rice, Assistant Surgeon
Kaull.
Chester A. Buckland of Company B, wound
ed in the leg.
David Kaull
LIST Lieut Clifford, Of Company A, wounded
in the shoulder and several Others, principally
wounded soldiers, whose names have not been
learned.
Major Leroy Crockett was taken prisoner on
Friday, previous to the battle.
IArEK.
A letter from Capt. @. G. Eaton, to his wife
in Clyde, states the loss Of Company A, at
Killed, i3 wounded, and three--william Weeks,
s. x. Dwight and Edwin Reynolds missing.
A telegraphic despatch from DIR. L. @. Raw
son at Cincinnati, to his wife, contains the fol-
lowing: AEugene Rawson is well Ii. Clifford
badly wounded in the shoulder; several others
slightly wounded or sick Jacob Deusler dead. ="
BY the poIiteness Of N. P. Bean, Of the Ass-
sagsr, we are permitted to copy the following
despateh:
cIEcIssATI, April ls, 1862.
II. P. BEAN:-C. WhtmOre, Jacob Furry,s
are dead. WIN. Allen dangerously wounded.
There are eightystkree killed, wounded and
missing Of the I'D regiment, which learn from
a private O, POWERS,
[. We thinkthess names should read @. Wit
mer snd Jacob h. Furry. t4
A dispatch received BY DR.. Hardness Of Belle
vus from ouartsrpaSter Hardness Of the I'D,
states that himzslf aad Col. R. P. Buckland are
eafe and we'll
A correspondent of the Cincinnati oasette
states that The loss Of the I'D Is. killed, woun-
esd and missing, shout one hnndred.
LAfn.--Df. Rawsoh telegFaphed s. Buck
land from Cincinnati, yesterday afternoon;
eTbe following wounded are here; Asa Beay-
con, J j. Barnes, s. 7. Baker, @. Johnaon, A.
Coons, J. Gray, ]. congton and J. PatieFson.--
win hant them up and report the bad eases.''
STILL LATEn.
Lieut. A. H. Rice, has Just returned here re-
ports that Snrgson Rice and Chester A, Buck
land, are not prisoners Our wounded prison
efs were mostly recaptured.
For full list of killed and wounded, see the
letter from our correspondent on the next page.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
The nountaln department

WHEELING, April, 10.
e. M Stanton, Secretary Of War:
General Milroy is in possession of Mon
terry and Grabbelton. The enemy's mount
ed scouts are still in sight Of Monterey
Their rear guard was driven back by ouI
troops. They are reported fortifying them
selves east of the Shenandoah mountains
(Signed) ]. G. FREMoNT,
Major General Commanding.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

A mechanic, having taken a new apprentice,
awoke him the first morning at very early
hour, by calling out that the family were sitting
down to table. "Thank you" said the boy, as
he turned over in bed to adjust himself for new
nap; "thank you, but never eat any thing dur
ing the night"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

OoLUABUs, ApFH TO.
lam most happy TO announce 10 the rela-
lives and friends Of tho Ohio forces engaged
in the recent great battle near Pittsburg
Landing, that the most ample and complete
arrangements baye been made for the care
Of the wounded. They win be promptly
removed on steambosisto to Cincinnati, where
ample hospital aecomodalions have been
provided The boats will commence ariy-
ing tomorrow. Committees appointed 10
look after tho sick and wounded are advis.
cd TO await their arrival at Cincinnati
DAVID TOD, Governor.
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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18


WAsHINGToN, April IA dispatch TO
the Secretary of War from Gen. Wool, da-
ted Fortress Monroe, ~, says the Merrimac
has been stationary near Sewall's Point all
day but in plain view.
The following dispatch was received by
the Secretary Of War:
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION,
HUNTSVILLE, Ala, April IL.
After forced march of incredible diff
Guilty, leaving Fayetteville yesterday, my
advance guard entered Huntsville this A. NJ.
The city was completely taken by surprise,
no one considering the march Practicable
We captured 200 prisoners, l5locomotiyes,
a large number Of cars, telegraph apparatus
and office, and two southern mails.
We have at last succeed in cutting the
great artery of railway communication be-
tween Southern States. (Signed)
ON. MITCHELL, Brig. Gen.
WAsBrNeroN, April l4.--The following
dispatch has been received by the Secretary
Of War, dated Nashville, Tennessee, April
IA: On Saturday morning two expeditions
were started for Huntsville, on tho cars
one under Col. Sill, Of the SD Ohio, went
east to Stevens, the Junction of the Chat
tapooga, with the Memphis & Charleston
Railroad, at which point they seized 1000
of the enemy retreating without firing a
shot, Col. Sill captured FIVE locomotives
and large amount of rolling stock.
Another expedition under Col. Turchip,
of the 10Th H., went West and arrived at
Decature in time to save the Railroad
bridge which was in flames.
Gen. Mitchell now holds 100 miles Of
the Memphis d Charleston Railroad.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
IRcsrcnchment in OHIO.

The auditor Of state, Mr.. Tayler, has made an
elaborate report to the Legislature showing
where retrenchment may be made in state, coun-
Inmates as the result of such reduction:
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

"A letter from Baltimore 70 the World en-
pfessa IhQ opinion that Maryland wiz accept
the -eneFeipafion" proposition q the Freai-
people talk about and diaeass tie subject Of
slavery now witch they have net done for 20
years"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

y believe We haven been whipped Hfnce din
neIr .a.d Nj. WiGall tho other day 10 an ac
quaInlaoco who asked him The neuk But the
n x5easlor haatd of the conlsdelate whipping
- NinehsrleFthnt very aftefnoon before Ne took
isa, though probably not before hetoeh drink
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

The President recommendation for thanks
giving IN view oflhs late national victories, was
duly observed by our churches on Sunday.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
The rIerriniac.
To he Seeretaru of Var;

TO the Secretary of War:
FoRrREss MONROE, April IL. - The
Merrimac, jamestown, Yorktown, and sew
eral gun.boats and tugs, appeared between
Newport News and Sewall's Point. The
only damage done was the capture Of three
small vessels, one empty and one loaded
with coal. (Sigued) J. E. Wool.
LATER.
To E. N. Stanton, Secretary of War:
The Merrimac came down towards the
Monitor and Stevens, who fired four or
five rounds, and the Merrimac one, when
she and the eonsorts returned to Craney
Island. (SigOed ]. e. Wool.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
tUiN NAs oiANtONs
Secretary of War

On Friday, about 800 Of the I2th New
York volunteers on picket duty, were at
lacked by rebel regiment, but after vol
ley from the 18th, the rebels retreated hay-
ing several killed and wounded Later
10 the day, the rebels advanced 10 consider
able numbers from another point, driving
in our entire piekets and burning dwell
ing which had been used by our troops
During both skirmishes we had three men
wounded The 67th and 63d Penn. regi-
nents had a skifmish with the enemy on
Friday, in which they had two killed and
four wounded.
A balloon was sent up from the rebel
lines this morning, for the first time. Tho
weather aud roads are improving.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
OFFICIAL war Bulletin.
WAR DEPARTMENT, l
WAsHINaroN. April ll.

The Sec'y Of War makes public acknowl-
edgement to the Governors Of Ohio and
Indiana, and the Board Of Trade Of Pitts
burg Pa, for their prompt offers of assis-
tapce for the relief Of the officers and soldiers
wounded in the great battle on the Tennes-
see river. Their offers baye been accepted.
II is understood that similar humane and
patriotic service has been tendered BY other
cities, and state authorities, aud which have
not been reported TO the Department, but
ara thankfully acknewled.
(Signed) EDWIN M. STANTON.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

The woather u beautiful. The warn rain Of
yesterday was timely and acceptable.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18

Lieut. A. H. Riee, has Just returned here, re-
ports that Surgson Rics ard Chester A, Buck
land are not prisoners Our wounded prison
efs were mostly recaptured
For fnll list of killed and wounded, SEE the
letter from our correspondents on the next page.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-20
The Ba inner Town.

L has ADNUUSE
Buena Vista, in this county, a town
which polls but about thirty votes, and has
but about the same number of men liable
10 military duty, has within the past week
furnished t,centy-t,co counters for three
years or the war.
A friend who visited that township to
assist the recruiting service, says that in
the five hours succeeding his arrival, twelve
as good men as ever shouldered musket,
were sworn in. Msn who were too old to
go, actually cried because they could not
be received. No such enthusiasm was ever
before known in the township. Those who
could not g, pledged their "bottom dollar"
should be divided equally between their
own families and the families Of those who
went.
Concerning the physical appearance Of
these volunteers, our friend informs us that
the equal number Of rebels who ever stand
face TO face with the Buena Vista squad,
are doomed men.
All honor to Buena Vista. Other towns
have done nobly, but too much praise cam
not be spoken for this township. God
bless the gallant fellows, and their families
at home.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-20

~ One OF our government officials
just returned from Peru, tells US that among
the first and most frequent enquiries made
of him there about our public men was,
whether he knew or had ever seen the cele-
brated American Chemist, DR.. j. G. Aver
of Lowell. His remedies are found in
every village from the elevated slopes of
the AIDES down to the coast, and their
remarkable cures seem to attract even
more attention there than in this country
The sentiment of wonder at their effects,
takes far deeper hold on half civilized
and superstitious people then il does with
us where the rationale of medical problems
is SO much more generally understood
No other American has made himself so
familiarlv known to the masses of the PEG
pie in foreign countries, or excited in them
so lively an interest in himself as the Doc
tor has by his skillful application OF chem
ical science to the treatment of disease.
That must be dull man who does not
feel some pride of country when he finds
among distant nations that he is already
known and welcome there through the la
bors of our Statesmen, Merchants and
Scholars, whose renown has become ma
tional property and consequently in some
measure his own. Whether Er. Ayers
remedies do actually cure more than others
or not, they have secured the reputs ton Of
being God-send to those afflicted with
diseases, and where great numbers in any
community believe that they owe their
health and lives to ones skill, they are sure
to feel an interest in him which will find
expression when they meet his country
men.-National Era, Washington, D. Z.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-20
THE UNITED STATES MARsuAL's Pass

THE UNITED STATES MARsuAL's Pass
Our readers will be informed by this that
they cannot leave the State at present
without the necessary documents. The
following is a copy Of the pass, which must
be filled out as required. 1t should be pre-
served as one of the curiosities of the
times:
MARsuAL's OFFICE, Town OF McGnEcos,)
McGreger, 1862.
To all nhom 1t may concern: This is to
certify that of the
age Of year, complexion
height feet, and inches, and
now desiring and intending to leave this
District for the purpose of proceeding to
as " " % is known
to me to be resident Of .a.. ..'.. in
the county of . :.... in the State
Of Iowa and I am satisfied from due
proofs that he is loyal citizen, and that
his intended journey is legitimate and nee
essary, and with no purpose to avoid being
drafted into the military service Of the u
). -5z- MARSHAL.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-20

PERsoNAL.-We see by the Cedar Falls
Democrat, that E. P. Harrington of CHARLES
City, the renowned diver who recovered
the safe of the American Express Co. from
the wreck Of the steamer Atlantic in Lake
Erie, near Buffalo, is now on his way to
Boston, to enter the employ of company
of gentlemen who have contract with
the government to raise the sunken
vessels Of Burnside's feet, and the Merri-
mac. -s .- ..:.
1t will be remembered of this gentleman
that when he recovered the safe of the
American Express Company, near Buffalo,
he went down into ITO feet Of water and
narrowly escaped death by reason of the
air tube and signal line becoming fouled in
the rigging. 4