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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
Cobbett,a Conrtshin.


Cobbitt tells us how an English yeoman low
ed and courted, and how he was loved in return;
and a prettier episode does not exist in the Eng
lish language. Talk of private memories of
courts the gossip of this cottage is worth it all
Cobbitt, who was sergeant jor in a regiment
of foot, fell in love with the daughter of SER
geant of artillery, then in the same province of
New Brunswick He had not passed more
than an hour in her company, when, noticing
her modesty, her quietude, and her sobriety, he
said, that is the girl for me-" The next morn
ing he was up early, and almost before it was
light passed the sergeants house. There she
was on the snow, scrubbing out a washing tub.
That's the girl for me, again cried Cobbett,
although she was not more than fourteen, and
he nearly twenty zone. "From the day first
spoke to her, he writes II had no more thought
of her being the wife of any other man than
had thought of her becoming chest of draw
ers. he paid every attention to her, and
young as she was, treated her with all conf
dence. He spoke to her as friend his
second self But in six months the artillery
were ordered to England, and her father with
them. Here was indeed blow. Cobbett knew
what Woolwich was, and what temptations a
young and pretty girl would be sure to undergo.
He therefore took to her his whole fortune, one
hundred and fifty guineas, the savings of his
pay and overwork and wrote to tell her that if
she did not find her place comfortable, to take
louB'DkSt anu put herself 10 scnOOl, and not 10
work too hard, for he would be home in two
years. But as he says "as the malignity of
the devil would have it, we were kept abroad
two years longer than our time, Mr.. Pitt having
knocked up dust with Spain. about Nootka
Sound Oh, how j cursed Nooika Sound, aud
poor bawlng Pitt tooP' But at the end of four
years. Cobbett got his discharge, He found his
girl servant OF all work, at Eve pounds year,
in a house of Captain Brisac; and without say
ing word about the matter she put into his
hands the whole of the hundred and ffty gum
cas- unbroken
What pretty tender picture is thati-the
young sergeant, aud the little girl of eighteen,
who had kept for four years the treasure un
touched, waiting with patience her lovers re.
turnl What kindly, pure trust on both sidesl
The historical painters of our Royal Academy
give us scenes from English history of intrigue
and bloodshed. Why can they not give US a
scene Of true English eourtship like thai2 Cob
bett, who knew how TO write sterling English
better than many men Of his own days, and
most men of ours, does not forget to enlarge
upon the scene, and dearly he loved his wife
for her share Of it; but he does not forget 70 add
that with this love there was mixed "self-gratu.
lations ON this indubitable proof Of the sound
ness Of his own Judgement"
II is more than probable that eight girls ont
Of ten would be as prudent and as good if their
lovers would be as highminded.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
How Major Key was Dismissed.
Correspondence of the New York Tribune I

WASHINGTON, Oct, A, 1862.
Major Key, who is brother of Colonel Key Of
General McClellan's staff, was attached to Geu-
eral Halleck' staff on General McClellan's rec
ommendaion.
Some few days after the battle of Antietan,
an officer asked Major Key, as one likely to be
well informed, what was "the reason of our
army rs neglecting the military axiom which says
that beaten crippled retreating enemy is
always to be pursuedf"
To this Major Key responded, that athe inn
mediate destruction of the rebel army was NOT
the programc" 1t would be better, he said to
let the war linger on indecisively, and with ad-
vantage to both sides until the end of Mr.. Lin
coin S term, when il could be settled on COM
promise which would save slavery"
The officer TO whom these remarks were made
paid no particular attention TO them, such ut
terances unfortunately being too familiar in
certain circles ofthe army; but in the course of
a casual conversation with a member of the
Cabnet--Secretary Chase, it is said-he men
toned "the programme" as one of interest con-
sidering the authority on which it had been put
forth.
The matter with commendable promptness,
was immediately laid by the cabinet officer be-
fore the President, who instantly caused the
officer who had repeated Major Keys conversa-
ton to be sent for.
Astonshed at the serious turn things were
taking, the officer appeared; and, on being cross.
examined, though reluctant to iniure Major
Key, was obliged to give the whole conversation,
the substance of which was then reduced TO
writing by Mr.. Hay, the Presidents private
secretary
Major Key was then sent for, and appeared
before the President in company with the officer
to whom he had first spoken. The minutes OF
the alleged conversation were then read to him.
and he was asked had he been guilty of imputinR
any such motives to General Mcclellan.
To this Major Key responded, stating that he
had undoubtedly used the language alleged
after which he commenced launching out into a
general vindicaton of the sacredness of the in
stitution of slavery and the justifabilty of the
policy OF naetion, or any other policy, which
had for its object to preserve it.
"Stop, sir, interrupted Mr. Lincoln, 81 have
not sent for you to discuss with you the abstract
question of slavery its sacredness or the reverse.
But am clearly of the opinion that no officer
can wear shoulder straps under my commission
who does not believe in the policy of winning
decisive victories wherever they are to be had
You may go, sir; you shall hear from me-"
Thus terminated this extraordinary interview.
Notification of the case was Immediately sent
to General Halleck, and next morning the order
appeared giving Major Key permanent leave of
absence from duty, and time in which to con-
slider the futility of "programmes' We learn
that efforts are being made to have him re-
instated.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
The Federals In wnIlam.burr.

Saturdays Richmond Enquirer says: The
Yankees have again taken possession Of VIII
lamsburg, have mantled every hill around with
batteries, and even barricaded the streets with
fencing, so as to obstruct the charge of cavalry.
Passage through this barricade is effected by
a gate, sufficient to permit thoroughiare to
only one man at time. The military Gov
ernor" Of the town is the Lieutenant Colonel OF
the Fifth Pennsylvania, a rude, ruffiantly fellow
who has within his brief administration Of d
few days, concentrated upon himself the hatred
OF the entire community. Reports from the
south side say that the Yankee force at Suffolk
is certainly being enlarged. A report was re
ceived on yesterday that large bodies of the
enemy were being landed at the White House.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17

The following facts, culled from the fields Of
ancient story, may be Of some interest at the
present time:
The city Of Thcbes had hundred gates. and
could send out at each gate 10000 fighting men
and 200 chariots--in all 100000 men and 9 0OO
chariots.
The Army Of Trerah, King Of Ethiopia, con-
sisted Of 100000 men and 5000 chariots of war.
Sesostris, King Of Egypt, led against his enc
mics 6O0OOO men; $4,000 cavalry, and II Sc the
armed chariots, 1891 b. O.
Hamilcar went from Carthage, and landed
near Palermo. He had feet of 200 ships and
5000 small vessels, and a land force of 100000
men, AT the battle in which he was defeated,
10000 were slain.
A Roman fleet led by Regulus against Car
thage, consisted OF 800 vessels with 100000
men. The Carthagenian fleet numbered $50
vessels, with 100000 men. .Nata5
At the battle of CANINE there were of the Ro-
mans, including allies, $4,000 foot and 5000
horses. OF the Carthagenians 10000 foot and
10000 horses. OF these 10000 were slain. in
all, and 10000 taken prisoners; more than half
slain.
Hannibal during his campaign in Italy and
Spain, plundered 4O2 towns, and destroyed 300,-
900 men.
Minus the Assyrian King, about 2,2O0 years
D. Q. led against the Bactrans, his army con-
sstng of 100000 foot 100000 horses, and To-
900 chariots armed with scythes.
Italy, a little before Hannibals time, was
able to send into the field nearly 900 600 men.
Semramis employed 100000 men in build
ing the mighty Babylon. She took 100000
Indian prisoners at the Indus, and sunk 1000
boats.
Sennacberib lost in single night $4,000 men
by the destroying Angela Kings I9; 35-37.
A short time after the taking of Babylon, the
force of Cyrus consisted of 100000 foot, 10000
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
Long ana sueressfuI Cruise.

The brig Black Hawk. Captain Alexander
sailed from Chicago, for Europe, May 18th 1855,
and she returned to that port Sept 18th, 1862
after an absence of three years, four months and
six days The Journal says during all that time
the brig never lost sail or spar, nor was she
beaten in sailing by any vessel CARRYING a for
eign flag. She has visited London twice; been
eight times from Shields 10 conssantinople;
been to Anakla twice, Theodoria twice Sevas-
topol three times, Eupatoria twice, Kustendiie
Balichie Varnur and Sonlina four times, Galstz
four times, Jobrail four times Also visited
Leghorn, Messina, Malta, Navarius, Martelles,
Carthagenia, Sunderland Doublin, Cardiff and
FalmOuth tft7 fsar lfsf4 na -
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
Rebel missiles.
saysa eorespondent, writing Of the battle a.

Says acOrrespondent, writing Of the battle at
Antietam Greek:
Il have been eredibly informed that broken
railroad iron and blacksmith tools, hammeTs'
ehisels. DC, were fired at US from rebel cannon
Some OF these missiles made peculiar noise
resembling @which-away,' ~which-away.n by
which our men came 10 Distinguish them from
regular shot and sholl. and as they heard them
approaching they would cry aturkeyl turkey
coming and fall Fat 10 avoid them. One oi
our artilerists a German, when he saw the tools
falling around him. exclaimed, "My Got we
shall have the blaeksmith's shop TO come next r.
Three or four wounded rebels were burned TO
death ON some straw stacks near the stone
bridge, where they had dragged themselves for
safety Rnd rest. Tho stacks were fred by
shells''i ss ...rss9 i..i. .i- 81 i4s'i
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
GREEN SPRINGS, o

GREEN SPRINGS, Oct. 7, 1862.
l. M. KEEIER--Dear Sir,-Please publish the
following report in the Journal:
Export Of Green Springs TEMPERANCE AID Soc1-
ETY., Organized Sept 9th, 1862.
Prs't-Mrs. Dr. BROWN;
Vice Pres't--Miss MATILDA BARTLETT:
Treasr-SAMuEL SToNER;
Cor. Sec'y-Miss PEDDY FINCH;
Society sent to the Cincinnati Branch U. S.
Sanitary Commission, Sept I6 barrels onions
and boxes hospital stores. Oct. g. half barrel
pickled cabbage, 40 quarts canned fruit, SO lbs.
dried fruit; SO pillows and cushions; Id linen
and cotton congresses; 400 yards bandages; IL
poultice bags; 31a lbs lint; 8 handkf is; 2hospi-
tai shirts; e lb sage 2 linen napkins; maga-
zines; lbs hops; 2 lbs dried corn; large sack
peppermint; ID soap. Receipts for the same
received Sept. Goth, and Oct. 10th
PEDDY FINCH, Cor. Sec.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
Nine Months Men accepted in New York.

Nine Months Men Accepted in New York.
When it shall be thrown in the teeth of the
Buckeyes that Ohio did not fillher second quota
let it not be forgotten that nine months yolun-
teers were refused. Had Ohio been permitted,
as is New York, TO furnish nine months volun-
teers, not man in Ohio would have been draft
ed. The following from the Buffalo Commercial
shows that one rule is adopted in that State
while another is adopted in Ohio. The CONNER
clGl says: ssae ltta a.94
The Albany papers publish an important Gem
eral Order issued by the Adjutant General
The quota of the State, under the first call for
100000 volunteers for three years having been
filed vof1ateers for niSs months, to apply on the
second call, will be accepted until tho final or
der for the draft
The following order was received this morn
ing, IN answer to the application of Major Thom-
as, of the 2lst regiment:
Albany, Oct. ., 1862
@Maj, A. G. Thomas;
Government viii accept nine months men.
81. L. DOTY, Private Secretary
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
American siavcry-Tho prophecy.

These lines were written in Europe sovera
years ago, in answer TO a slave-owners fa,nilv
who invited the au,horess to travel in souil
Ao,.
BY MRS. HENRIETTA W. BoArE.
You tell me of bright land far over the sen,
But ahl can You call Il the land Of the froeP
Where the image of God, for q handful of gold
Like beast Of the field in a market is sold
Where the child from the mothers fond bosom
who.o y sha .orn' n
"nere the "ther IS chained, leaving orphans
wbosO i1L,"rnL tI,o
"heIe the inaluen Is bartered like merchandise
III, wure' .,sr,
n'" uootlTu 70 inc lash' ana the groan OF de-
P""
Woe woe TO thee. fair land far over tbc main.
For the canker of death-dsrk slayery's stain
Shall ono,v 10 ,1,o ,,;taIa Ill ~ ., ? q
From The victims who wrIhn In ,no",;s ory s'gG
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17

Harpers Ferry correspondent referring 10
incidents thereabouts. gleefully refers TO the
spectacles of Brigadier General riding along
on his charge, with string Of sweet corn ears
hanging ON his left arm and onion tops peerine
out OF his saddle-bags; with look of triumph
in the possession Of the aforesaid articles greater
than if he had gained battle. Also Colonel
chuekling over plate Of peaches. and Major
spuFring j0ytully into camp with couple of
chickens tied 70 his saddle bows. \
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17

.
Washington. Oci. 3 Yesterday oun. F,ahl
made fecopaolhrte 70 &. wtbie hecaptnr-
ed 80 " 60 prisoners, whom hs barolad and al
20 took several wagons and ambuances. A
large force of rebel conscfpfsaro ai Oofd0nagille
which seems to be their main es,leiieg place.
The following general order has been isaued;
Headquarters Army OF he Potqnac,)
Camp near shafpabnrgh, Nd.
oenerai 0rdei, No41eo dgtisft l'Fs
The commanding General extends his conqrht-
ulatione to the army under bis command fof the
victories achieved by 6heir bravery, NJ the pas
ses Of the South Mountain and upon the Aptie-
tam Creek
Y The brilliant cond,ict Of Reno's and HooRerss
corpe, under Burnside, at Tuners Ggp, md
tranklin's corps at Cranpton Pass, 10 which III
the face Of an enemy strong 10 position az a fts-
sisting with otpainacy they carried the Mnnp,ain
and prepared The way for the advance Of the Ar-
my, won for them the admiration Of their bielhl
rem in arms. In the memorable battle Of Antie-
tam we defeated numerous aud powerful army
OF The enemy in an action desperately fought
and remarkable for Its duration and for the de-
siruction oflile which attended il. The ohstiu.
ate bravery Of he troops of Hooker, Mantffld
and Sumner, the darring gaIlantry Of thase "
franklin on the right the steady valor Of those Of
Burnside on The left and the vigorous support
OF Porter and Pleasnnton, present a brilliant
spectacle to our counfrymen, which win swell
their hearts with pride and exullation. Four
teen guns, thirty-Ifine colors, 15,500 stand Of
arms, and nearly 6000 prisoners taken fts,fJ the
enemy, are evidences Of the completeness Of our
triumph. A grateful country viii thank the
noble army for achievements which have resct-
I'd the loyal States Of the east from the ravages
Of the invaders, and have driven him from their
borders. While rejoicing at the victories which
under God blessing have crowned our cxcr-
.Ons, let us cherish the menery of our brave
comrades who have laid down their lives upon
he battlefield, martyrs in their country scafise
Their names will be enshrined in the hearts Of
he people. Bycommand Of y asa
Major General MCCLELLAN.
s. WILLIAMs A. A. G.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
'The following is the order referred to by our
correspondent above.-Ed Journal.
Headquarters Fifth Division, }
Army Of Tennenaae. :
AIHIY VI 7 tHHtddVtl
MemDbis. Septenber 81. 1872.

Memphis, September "a, 1862
Whereas many families of known Rebels and
Confederates in arms against us have been per-
mitted to reside in peace and comfort in Mem
phis; and whereas, the Confederate authorities
either sanction or permit the firing on unarmed
boats carrying passengers and goods for the use
and benefit Of the inhabitants Of Memphis; It is
ordered, that for every boat so fired on ten fam
lilies must be expelled from Memphis,
The Provost Marshal will extend the list al
ready prepared, SO rs to have ON il at least 30
names; and on every occasion when boat is
fired ON, viii draw by LOT ten names, who will be
forthwith notified. and allowed three days to re-
move to a distance Of twenty-five miles from
Memphis. BY order Of
l.. N. DAYToS, Act'g A. A. Gen1 rE
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
II a Democrat wars upon the Admipistratior

II Democrat wars upon The Administration,
condemnsi its policy, orgaaiaes political oppnsi-
tcn TO IT, charges the crime and guilt Of rebellion
upon the people Of the EeFth--aRd says not ono
word, does not one act, toward putting down the
rebellion in the South--his Democracy, with
Vallandigham, Hedary, Cox, Noble q CO., Is
the pure stuff and receives Immediate endorse
ment Butifa Democrat. like Gen. Logan Of
Illinois, sayshe kneys Rppolisieass hNt the sup
preston Of the rebellion, until that work is ac-
eomplished, they at once refuse 70 fellowship
him as a Democrat, blaeken him AZ an Abolition
list or stigmaflze him az q renaeaie and traitor
10 party VIII not the people refuse ell fellow
ship with men who make such a ohoices M
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
what GeneraI Cas. TbsnI1a7 q

We have it on good authority that Gen. Law
is Cass cordially approves Of the Preaidcnt's
Proclamation, and OF all other war measures thus
far adoped by the Government Hethihks that
the President is justified in rssortiag "a the most
extreme measures allowable by civilized warfare
to put down the rebellion and save the Republic.
All really Democratic statesmen and patriots
think 40. The tories and rebels think oiker-
wise- CRicaqo Jol1rnnf 4IRs a.. $50
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
ARM1Na OF CoNrRADANps.-A membe

ARMING OF CoNTRABANDs.--A member
of Congress, now iu Washington, writes to
a friend in this city, that Gen. Hunter says
his eolored Regiment was a complete sac,
cess, and that he could by this time have
had an army Of 100000 contrabands had
the government sustained his course. The
government has recently ordered the arm
ing Of 5000 eontrahands at Hilton Head.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17

REsresKD TO IT.--.How is thar" said an old
friend of Colonel Blank Of the regular army. as
he met him on Broadway the other day,b ~
thought you declared you would resign II the
President issued an anti-slavery Proclamation.
and yet you wear youF shoulder straps still -
"oh," replied the colonel. II mean that I rosld
resign myss1f TO q, and | hrve done 50.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
Fremont, Lima & Union Railroad
Time Table,

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Valuable Reports on spermatarrhea or Seminal Weak
and other Diseases OF the Sexual organs and the
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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17

General McClellan has issued congratnlatory
order 70 his army for the valor displayed in the
recent Maryland battles He says the trophies
of the victory are IA guns 39 colors $500 stand
of arms and nearly 5000 prisoners
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17

The Wheeling lntelligencer states that the
Government has decided TO suspend the opera
tons OF the tax law in Western Virginia for the
present Reason, i viii not pay to put the
machinery ia operation.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17

Matt Ward, who murdered school teacher
al Louisville, some years ago. was shot By guer-
illas on his plantation IN Arlansas 90 the. "a
instant. The rebels were collecting bis neRroos
totakc them away To work ON forlihchtions ii
mississippi. He came hufsieily out Of his
blue COAT they mistbnk him fof Federal sol
dler and ired upon him, the bali passing through
his hips. BE was brought to Helena the easno
day, but viii probably die.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17

Prest-Mrs, j. A. WATROUS;
Sec'y-Miss MARION DANA;
Treas'r-Mrs. NJ. ADAMS.
EoroRs.-Mrs. A. West Mrs. M. Camp
bell Mrs. F. Harrington, Mrs. P. G. Walker
REoEIvERs. Jno Smith, Mrs P. Meach-
am, Mrs. Dr. Yates.
RECEIVERS FOR THE CoUNTRY-Mrs. M. Keef-
er Mrs. A. Sheets, Mrs. r. Conley, Miss G.
West, Miss N. Hogg, Miss L. Crockett
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-17
Gen. NIcOIeIlan on the proe elanasior

Tie New York Tribune in commenting upon
the order issued by Gen. Mcclellan relative to
the Proclamation, says: -,
Gen. Mcclellan in this Order expresses no
other than soldiers opinion of the Presidents
Proclamation ofFreedom To have done other
wise would have been held to Justify the very
license he was constrained to rebuke. But we
happen to know that the Generals personal
and deliberate Judgment fully sus-
tain and approve that Proclamation, regarding
it as a wise, just, and necessary measure Of Ma
tional defense against deadly and formidable
treason. Whether adverse sympathes and
Gen. Mcclellan may at an ear
lier day have cherished, have been dissipated
by the stern experience Of the last year.
He gives to that Proclamation and the policy
it inaugurates not merely the ready support Of
his soldiers arm, but approvalofhis understand
ing and the benediciion of his patriot heart In
fact, we believe, though we have no authority
for stating, that the Proclamation was not issued
until after Gen. Mcclellan had signified to The
President that the time for it, in his judgment,
had fully come. Gen Mcclellan had faithfully
labored, for more than year, to save the Union
without destroying Slavery. Not succeeding
in that experiment, he was now ready to give
his loyal and hearty support to an effort to save
the Union and let Slavery go to the wall And
that effort will now be made