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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

nell back into their works. Our men
advanced, taking possession of the
ground lost, and hill besides Fresh
troops who had not been in action,
were thrown forward, and, as the
shades OF night drew on, were in a
strong position, ready TO participate in
q simultaneous attack to be made on
Sunday morning. Ogleby's, Wallace's
and McArthur's brigades did the hard
est fighting, and have suffered terribly.
They would undoubtedly have held
their first position but for failure Of
ammunition until ordered to storm.
The ammunition wagons were some
distance of, the hills preventing their
being moved rapidly. Some of our
best officers and men have gone to their
long home, and hardly a man went
over the field after the battle who did
not discover some comrade who had
fallen. We lost three Lieut. Colonies.
AT least one quarter of all the other Of
ficers were wounded or killed.
During Saturday night, a contrac-
ton in all our lines was made for sim
ultaneous assault from every point, and
orders were given by Gen. Grant to
take the enemy at the point of the bay
onet. Every man was at his post, the
9th Illinois OH extreme right. Atday-
light, an advance was made. When
the full light of day broke forth white
flags were seen hung in many places on
the enemy's works, An officer at a
convenient point was informed that
they had stacked their arms, and sur
rendered. Early in the morning, the
following pithy correspondence passed
between the commander. 4l ~
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

Brigadier- General. o. S. Government;
SIR The distribution of forces
under my command, incident to an un-
expected change of commanders, and
the overwhelming force nndcr your
command, compel me, notwithstanding
the brilliant success of the Confederate
arms, yesterday, to accept the ungener-
Gus, unchiYalrous terms which you pro-
pose.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
HEADQUARTERS FoRT DoNELsoy,
p @ COB February 16 1850

SIR:-Yours of this date, proposing
an armistice and the appointment of
commissioners to settle terms of capt.
ulation is just received. No terms ex-
cept unconditional, Immediate surren-
der can be accepted. l propose to
move Immediately upon your works.
am sir, very respectfully your ob't servt,
(Signed,) U. S. GRANT.
Brigadier-Gener Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS, Dover, Tenn,
... February Is 1850
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

McClernanQS dlvlSlOn,, ana pore; tne
brnnt of the battle. -, -,
= II was found that the enemy were
concentrating their main force to turn
our. right which was done by our. men
getting ont of ammunition, and in the
confusion of getting up reinforcements
they retreated about half a mile, AS
soon as the division which had stood
their ground so manfully for three
hours retired, the enemy occupied the
field. when Gen. Grant. ordered Gen.
Smith to move forward his division and
storm the, enemy's works on the left.
This order was obeyed with reataiac-
rity, and soon the cheers of our daring
soliiery were heard, and the old flag
was displayed from within the enemy
entertainments. Gen. Grant then sent
word to Me Clernand and Wallace that
Smith " as within the enemy's intrench-
nents and ordering theirforces to irnoyfs
II +. ~ AZ and renew the attack on the
right Que e Gen. w aIlace's brigades,
the In Indiana, sth Missouri, and
some Ohio regiments, were rapidly
thrown into position, and company Of
Chicago light, artillery planted in the
road. AS the, rebels, supposing, we
were on, the retreat, came yelling out
Of their works into the road, the Chi
cago boys poured a hailstorm Of grape
and canister into their ranks, slaughter
ing dozens of ,them.a simultaneously
with this, the infantry commenced fir
ing at will, and the rebels went pei
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06
NOn-Sssitiung IA Creditor.

There was certain lawyer on the Cape
n long time ago, man well to do in the
world, and what was surprising in a
limb of the law, adverse to encouraging
litigation.
One day client came to him in {
violent rage.
"Look a here squire" said he, "that
ere blasted shoemaker down Pigeon
Cove has went and sued me for the
money ! owed him."
"Did the boots suit you 2"
"Ob, yes. I've got 'em on; fust
rate boots"
"Fair price ?"
ooh, yes %
"Then you owe him the money hon
estly."
Course"
"WelI, why don't you pay him 2"
"Why, cause the blasted snob went
and sued me, and ] want to keep him
out of the money if | can"
at will cost you something"
81 don't kecr kuss for that How
much do you want to begin with ?"
ooh. ten dollars will do"
els that all ?" Well here's ton, SO
go ahead !" said the client CHATS the
pay in the beginning"
Our lawyer noxt.called on the shoe
makes and asked him what he ment by
commencing legal proceedings against NJ
"Why," said he, 81 kept on sending
to him till | got tired. know'd he was
able to pay, and was determined to make
him. That's tho long and short Of it.
There's triile to pay on account of
your proccedings-but | think you had
better tako this five dollar bill and call it
square"
Certain, squire, il You say so, and
darned glad to get it," was the answer.
SO the lawyer gave him one V and
kept the other. In a few days the client
came along, and asked how he got along
with the case.
"Rapidly," cried the lawyer; "wo've
non suited him, hell never trouble you"
"Jerusalcm that's great p cried the
client. "Id rather gin fifty dollars than
have him get the money for them boots. 4"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06

A very good story is told at the ex-
pensc of Colonel j. II. ComStock, who
for many years was widely known as the
"princc Of landlords proprietor
of the Olcan House in this village. Many
years ago Comstock was illegally served"
for violating the license law, The trial
was held at portvl!e, and the justice,
after hearing the proofs, entered up Il
Judgment against the Ghost of the
! Olcan House OF course John was
"hopping mad" lie would "carry it
up and blow the Judgment to -
Hon. Benz. Chamberlain was then first
Judge Of the county-and shortly after
the events above partially narrated, the
Judge put up for the night with Colonel
Comstock. After supper John unburl-
cncd himself to Judge Chamberlain, re-
latng very infinitely the circumstances
attending his conviction at Portville, &C.,
DC. The Judge blandly but strongly
urged John to carry the suit to the Com
mon Plcas--"thcre you are pretty sure
90 have justice done ye." Having salts
fled himself that Judge Chamberlain
would do him justice, Colonel Comstock
directed his attorney to appeal the cause
to the Common Pleas of the county. In
due time the cause was called. Judge
Chamberlain presiding, who, upon hear
ing the proofs, allegations, arguments,
&C., promptly affirmed the Judgment OF
the Justices Court, to the utter confound-
ing Of Comstock's attorney, who had
anticipated an easy victory for his client
Not long after this Judge Chamberlain
called again at the Olean House, and
Colonel Comstock was OF course glad to
see him. In the evening "AIine Host"
three or four times sought to bring up
his liquor case, but the Judge cvadcd it,
until ComStock boulted right on to il
thus:
"Judge, you remember my liquor suit?''
ooh, yes, John, very WELL" replied
the Judge.
"You advised me to carry it up to
your court. didcn't you, Judge ?" said
Comstock.
"Ycs, did, john" said the Judge
"Gor [ wanted you to be dealt fairly BY"
"Tho duco you did But you beat me
though, didn't you?" inquired Comstocls,
in his peculiar searching manner
"lcs, John" said the Judge, looking
Comstock very seriously in the face
"thc fact is, John, your liquor for a yeal
past has been so confoundedly poor, that
| hadn't the courage to reverse the judg-
ment
John was silently satisfied, and has
never carried up any more liquor suits
- Oiean Adyertiser.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06
4 Biblical Reputation

Mr. Lord, who is now residing in Hi
nois, was n short time since riding from
Jacksonville, Peoria, in that State, anu
rs no was passing small hut by the
road side, he noticed shaggy headed
boy of about eight years of age. with
large eyes and no hat, dressed in worn
out pair of his fathers trousers trying to
balance himself on tho splintcred top OF
n hickory stump.
Moro for the purpose of breaking the
monotony of riding all day without
speaking, than to gain information Mr.
Lord reined his horse up to tho fence. and
exclaimed
"My littly boy can you tell mo how
far it is to Sangamon Bottom?"
The boy poised himself on ono leg,
opened his large Dyes to the largest eX-
tent, and replied
Bout six miles, reckon"
"Do you live in that House," inquired
Mr., Lord,
IL reckon" was the reply.
"Do you enjoy yourself out here in the
wood?"
~ HchI'
"What ailS your pants"
"Tore'Gm, was tho laconic answer.
Finding that he had hold of genius
that could not be pumped. d.--Mr, Lord
turned his head to depart. But in his
turn was hailel by the boy who, in a
comical, half reluctant tone, exclaimed,
"What mout your name bc?'
"Lord,' was the reply.
The boy here grinncd all over, even to
the wrinkles in his fathers trousers, and
seemed hardly able to suppress broad
,nicker,
lyon seem pl, aSed, " said Lord "per-
hops you never heard of the namo be.
fole 2"
Yes, have" replied the youngster.
"Pvc heard Pop read about yonl"
Lori put spurs to his horse, and says
that even the thoughts to which the in
cident gave rise, were not sufficient to
to keep him from snckoring throughou.
the rest ol tho journey.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06
Chronic Diarrh@a.

Every day brings us further evidence
of its ctiicncy in this class Of complaints.
1t not only checks the disease, but by its
tonic properties, gradually restores the
system to strength and perfect health
To the
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06
NURSING MOTHER

il will give strength, and thereby nour-
ishmcut TO her child.
Arc You nauscatcd in early morning,
ind.Sposcd to rise? We earnestly re-
quest you to try the half of a tcaspooniul.
II surely will not harm. Yet We posi-
tiyjy guarantee new access Of energy
and cheerful, hopeful looking forward
TO the duties of the day.
Arc you subject TO nausea before or
after eating! Try the same quantity
before each meal. AS we said before, it
will not harm: yet we assure you Of
relief from that distressing loathng at
the thought of food, and also from the
disposition to vomit after partaking. We
promise perfect digestion of what has
been eaten.
As n tonic, nothing could be moro
grateful TO the system dGbliiGtcd by
Fever, Upon the affections incident
to Old Age it acts almost magically,
braclng the nervous system, moderately
and permanently exalting the energies
of all parts of the frame, producing
necessarily n healthy increase Of the
action Of the various organs. In fact
it will prove useful wherever and when
ever tonic or carminativo is indicated.
BEWARE OF IMPOSITION!
Hut one size of tho genuine, (l,alr pint botlIps)
See that our name is GU the label Of every bJlt.o
YOU buy.
BENJAMIN PAGE, JR. & co.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS,
PIT TrSBURGI, Pa.
Price $lOO per Bottle, or Six Bottles for $500.
Can be forwarded bv ExurcsS 70 most noinfs
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06
Uarittp.
The Little Girl that Meets Me.

There's little girl that meets me,
And with laughter ever grects me,
And TO kiss her oft entreats me,
As stray,
Long the path Of life SO dreaty,
Where the saddened heart, and weary,
Shades the sunlight shining near me,
On my way.
She has eyes as blue as heaven,
(Only aged about clevcn.)
But unto her God has given
Such heart,
That forever she is singing,
And her sweet voice ever ringing.
Beauty DER the rapt heart bringing,
Sweet as art.
With her sunny hair, SO curly.
With her teeth so white and pearlv,
I have met her, late and early,
BY the way,
And take her hand and press it
In my own, just to carcss it
pretty little hand--God bless it !"
do say.
May the world smile kindly on her,
Bcnedictions fall upon her.
Angels be her guard of honor.
As she goes,
Through this world of ours, singing,
Peace to troubled spirits bringing,
No grief her pure heart wringng,
With its woes.
May the sweetest harp in heaven
Brightest crown that e'cr was given,
Where the waves of life are driven
Past the throne
Echo to her dainty finger,
Pom her pure brow ever lingcr,
While each angel be a singer,
Calling home.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06
HOW A D ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA, PA

'4g '4mS mS hetG9Jhe Sled and Distressed afflicted ,rih
-, ,"C.et @ arg hPtds mic Diseases, and especially Jor
"e'"FeQ Diseases oJtI0 StuUdl organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting Sur
~ geon to all who apply by letter, with description
w. W. V1unIiuon axe occupation habits Of life, sc.
nt ahu abLh REPORTS ON Spermator hma, and other
Sses DITS OF the sexual Organs, and the NEW REMEa
'nployed In the Dspensary, sent to the afflicted in
seated envelopes free OF charge Two or three stamns
Iot postage will be acceptable.
Address DR. J, skILLlN HouGHToN, acting sur.
Seoh, howard Association, No. South Ninth street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06
A NEW ARTICLE.
DR.. Roback's Stomach Bitters,

new and delightful Somachic and Cordial. for Civ
ing tone to the Stomach, and for the prevention of bill
ions complaints incident to the Western country. Try It,
As morning drink, to assist digestion and relieve
Dyspepsia, it has no equal. Try II.
lnHdCOr it is superior to all other Btcrs. Try It.
The formula Of these Bttcrs, (lS6l the sole prop
erty Of Dr.. Roback, originated with of the oldest
and most eminent Medicel Practitioners of the Wet,
and Is directly predcated upon the wants of Westt rn
people.
The Btcrs derive their stimulus from the powerful
tonic nature of the roots and herbs of which they are
compose and as they are, by alayng unnatural era
wings Of tlw stomach, directly promotive Of
Temperance,
the present proprietor believes that in max ng them
widely known the public welfare is subscrved
II will soon be for ale by all of Dr. Robacks nume-
rous Agents. and at Hotels, &C., the country In
the meantime, orders will be filed direct from Cincn
att in any quantity, and at the lowest rates 1t put
up IN Quart bottles, and securely packed in
cases. Half dozen sample will, however, be
packed and sent to any addsess, if desired.
Retail Price, 81 per bottle, or six for S5.
Prncipd Office and saleroon, No. 8 East Fourth St.,
81 building from Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Labra-
tory, No. 32 Hammond Street
For Sale in Holmes County, Ohio, by IT, Yergin,
Mllersburg; D. Rudy, Berlin James Hanna, Holmes
vile Il. Gerber, Winesbcrg; II. Pomcrene, Middle
town; Joseph Plotz, Saltllo; G.. W. Conyer, oxford
A. A. Young, Nashville; Joseph Bememdcrfer, Lakevlc
and by Druggists and Merchants generally throughout
the United States and Canada.
Jan. ., 1859. n46yl
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-02-06

1t is said bya Correspondent of West
ern Paper, that Bishop General Polk
sent a flag of truce to the ID when he
dropped the gown for the sword, and
that since he has gone to camp he swears
As terribly as our armies did in Flanders,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25

OF perditiop, to remain in the Union, II
slavery is to continue. Now, how differ.
ent this is from what Mr. Bingham did re-
ally utter. He said ''Who, in the name
of Heaven, wants the Cotton States in the
Union, or in any other place than the State
of fperdition, J'hy,ore onlgto be in the Un.
foa on THE CONDITION that, from, day 10
day, from, 0enesutson 10 generation, and
from age 10 age, s.stny, tbs ne,o cirilise,
.ef The children qf'Fsshobpy, shall continue,
AND BE UPHELD BY THE WHOLE POWER OF
THE GovERNMENT:" That's all there is Of
it, Mr.. Bingham would have slavery take
care OF ITSELF He thinks our Government
has higher and hoier interests to foster and
protect than the interests of Slave holders.
Mr.. White and tho Gazette evidently think
the cDtton States should come back into the
Union, ''only on the condition" that Slavery
shall be upheld 'by the whole power of the
Gosernment, ...,.. ~" :. 90. '-
,t'Ifthe Editor of the Gazette is an honest
man, he will print the above extract from
Mr.; Bingham's speech, and tell his readers
the extract previously published by him is
a base forgery. ..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
A Severe Fight in Mississippi.

Gen. Rosecvgps engages Rrice-Prce bad
y defe.,te7-- Orr loss Jefpcea 400 and
500 The Rebels lost t,oo Generuls-- Rose
Grams IN pursuit ofhe enemy.
CAIRO, Sept. 20.-General Rosecrans
commenced moving from Rience to Iuka.
Miss, yesterday morning, During the
ttternoot his advance came in contact with
the pickets Of the enemy, and heavy skir.
mlshing ensued the entire night. The fight
was renewed this morning and lasted until
nearly noon, when the enemy gave way.
retreating in southerly direction. -.
Our loss is stated to be between 400 and
500 killed and wounded. The rebel loss
was not ascertained, but is believed to be
heavier than ours.
Gen: Little, formerly Governor of Mis-.
siSsppi was killed.
Gen. Whitfield was wounded, and is n
prisoner. :
The rebel force is said to have been l5,-
600, under Price. "
Iuka. '''''' VI
Gen. Rosecrans is upursuit of the enemy.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF GENERAL GRANT.
IuKA, Miss, Sept. 2O.-T MAJ. General
Hattech:--General Roseerans with Stanley
aud Hamilton's divisions & Missouri Cayai.
ry attacked Gen. Price south of this village,
about two hours before dark Yesterday, and
had a sharp fight until night closed in. Gen.
Ord was to the north with an armed force
ofahout 5000 men and had some skirlnsbinp
with the rebel pickets this morning. The
hight was resumed by Gen. Rosecrans who
vas nsaresl to the town, but IL was found
that the enemy had been evacuatinp during
the night and going south: Hamilton and
Stanley in pursuit. This will no doubt break
up the enemy and possibly force them tc
abandon much Of theii artillery The los.
on either side in killed and wounded IS from
400 to 800. The enemy's loss in arms, tents
&c., will be large, We have $50 prisoners
! have. reliable information that it was Price,
intention to move over east of Tennessee,
In this he has been thwarted Among the
enemy's loss are Gen. Little killed and Gen
Whitfield wounded. .
cannot speak too highly of the enerr,
and skill displayed by Gen Rosecpass in thu
attack, and of the endurance ofthe troop.
under him.
Gen. Ord's command showed untirinp
zeal, but the direction taken by the enem,
prevented them taking the active part the,
desired '''''
Price force was about IS, 900.
loignedl U. s. GRANT.
.... Major General.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
Obituary.

Died, of Diptheria, on the 18th inst. :.
Rachel Sabna, daughter Of Dr. j. A. and
M. W. Kemp, aged IA years and few
months. ~ &
The deceased was only sick. about three
days. She had been unusually well the few
preceding days, but that terrible destroyer,
diptheris, seized upon her vitals and ID spite
Of every effort to remove the disease she
was soon launched into eternity. Il was
terrible stroke to the befeaved' parents after
raising family Of twelve children without
a death to be known TO them. Just day
or two before this, brave son entered the
ranks of the American army, making the
stroke double infictive. But let us not
weep, the sentence has long since been pass
ed that all men must die : that all things
earthly must perish, Let us take warning:
from this, that we too must soon'be enclosed
in the cold embrace Of death, there to await
the resurrection morn,. when pssehts and
children win be reunited, to part no more; /;
where all tears will be wiped from our eyes.
+ Gazette please oopy.)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25

happened to be free Diggers" from Ohio
and Indiana, that should effectually damn
in the eyes of the Government and the peo.
pie, any man or set Of men that would be
guilty Of them. a..
Last night we again received orders to
pack up and be ready to move at 5 clock,
A. NJ, this Thursday morning and at the
time designated our Regiment was IN line
ready to move. : The. order assigned the
9Sth to the rear Of the Brigade, but this
morning we were ordered to take Tie right,
and the reason assigned by Gen. Jackson
for the change was, that in the review and
inspection Of Tuesday and at the inspection
Of arms on yesterday, our Regiment was
reported as being in the best condition Of
any Regiment in tho division. This was
quite complimentary, when coming from
Gen. Jackson, as he is not much in the
habit Of passing compliments.
Our movement was caused by the news OF
the surrender Of Muniordvlle yesterday;
and was simply change of position, as
matter Of defence. We are now situated on
the ridge Immediately in the rear, and in
sight of Louisville, where we arc at work
preparing for defence, placing batteries in
position and digging trenches and rifle pits
| must close this letter, which is already
drawn out to an unusual length; but if any
thing of Importance shah occur; | will write
again, or givo it TO YOU by telegraph.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25

give way, their loss being frigbtfully large
Duryea s brigade openedthis attack and lost
about half its force, but maintained il until
relieved by fresh troops.
This brigade lost 432 in killed and wound
ed, out OF about $50 who went into the ac.
ton. ~ = S "
The enemy's loss on this part of thefeld
was at least to one, and many are ofyhe
opinion that IL would average the same all
over the battle ground. This is accounted
tor by the fact that our men FIRE high, while
the Rebels seem to be particularly instruct
cd to fire low. The prisoners saw they al
ways like to meet a regiment of Zouayes
with red trousers, as they serve as more
destructive marks. In evidence of this.
take the casualties of the 18th BROOKLYN
and the 9th n. Y. regiments, three -fourths
OF the casualties among them in every
battle, being in the lower limbs.
Gorman's brigade of Scdgwick's division
suffered heavy loss, having Sg4 killed and
wounded, about half of their entire NUN.
Der. One regiment, the 18th Massachu.
setts, had 600 going into the fight and were
able to muster only 20S after they came out
oft. The division succeeded IN driving the
enemy from the woods and held it for more
than an hour, but were finally compelled to
abandon it and fall back. This is the only
part of the field once gained from which our
troops were forced to retire.
Those who fell at this spot we're found
stripped. Of their clothing by ihe'i ebels, some
bodies beng entirely naked. At a spot
near the church, in the center of the battle
field, Major, two Lieutenants and three
prvates were found Dead having been torn
to pieces bya shell. The church in almost
every part was riddled with balls.
In the haste OF the retreat the enemy lef,
about 500 of their wounded at houses and
barns where they had established HOSPITALS
and very few Of their dead were buried ex.
cepting officers, their graves being found in
the cornfields in the rear of their lines. A
large number of their wounded were brought
OH the field in our ambulances, and cared
for by our surgeons at one of their hospitals
Some OF our wounded had been taken
and the officer in charge having forgotten tr
parole them, Brigadier General returned
on Friday morning to do so, and had jus
gone few minutes when cavalry soldie,
appeared, who gave chase, firing the con
tents OF his revolver at the flying rebel, bu
without effect.
The loss Of the rebels in this battle wa,
very heavy and evidently exceeded ours. =
A wounded soldier Of the 2 North Carroll
ma says his regiment left Richmond month
ago 700 strong, and on Thursday mornin.
conld muster only 22O.
A negro who was captured, and wht
knows ia *, on well, states that he sow hin
with his arm in sling on Friday upon tn,
| field.
Gen. Stark was killed.
One of the prisoners states that Genera
Joe johnson died recently in Richmond o
| tue wounds received at Fair Oaks.