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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06
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Atlastwe have unmiStakable evden.
COS that our Potomac army Is actually
advancing to attack the foe. Probably
upon the line Of The Potomac, there is not
less ihao four hundred thousand soldiers
and after deducling one fourth of this
numberfor garrison and guard duty in
and around Washington and Hdrper's
Ferry aud other strategic points, there
remains and elective force of'three hun.
died thousand men, This splendid ar
my has just been thoroughly reorganized
into twelve army corps, with their suhdi.
visions styled divisions and brigadcs,
commanded by tried and capable officers.
The men have beOnpaid Of, new clothed
and effectively armed, and eager to be
led agains. the enemy. Such being the
strength and psrsonel Of this vast army,
we have the highest expectation Of sub.
s'antia successes in its immediate and
ultimate movements. The Kanawha
army is already in Charleston, its nd.
vance being beyond Gaulev. with rein,
forccments constantly going forwarl.--
The splendid army nos in Kentucky, af,
ter having driven Bragg ouI--with Rose
Grams instead Of Buell. to lend It's al.
really on its way TO occupy central Ten
uessee. Grant has been strongly re en-.
forced from convalescent soldiers and
new regiments, and is ready TO give the
enemy warm reception, il they have
The temerity to make their promised at
tack upon our fortified positions in that
quarter From the Frontier department,
We have uninterrupted good news, with
assurances of its continuance. The In.
dian war being closed, will relieve thou
sands Of seasoned veterans for another
comics, with their more intelligent, but
scarcely less barbatous Southern foes
Galreston'city,anl Sabine pass. have just
been possessed by our Gulf gunbonts and
aformilable fleet under Com, Fanagut
Is about to attack Mobile. Our unrival.
ed iron clad heet--autber;xo,lby the last
Congresses neatly ready to renew tho
attack upon Charleston, Wilmington,
and Savannah. anil "repossess" the res.
idue of the Southern forts and seaport
towns. We have then--now that our
new levies are in the feld--lhe strong
est reasons to believe that the day for re-
treats" "cvacuations" and defeats, are
passed, and that henceforth we shall wit
ness victories commensurate with the
jnstuess of our cause, and the strength
and spirit of our magnificent army.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06
Letthe War 70 ON.

We hear some people wishing for
peace by compromise. We don't wish
for any such peace. We're for peace
when the rebellion is put down BY force
ofarms or By the submission OF the rob
els. Letthc war last century. Let
every city be burned every home des-
olated, Ger the contest be suspended =
We are not fighting for ourselves alone I;
we are fighting freedoms battles on free
dom's holy soil. All that is progressive
liberal, and relormatory in the world,
depends upon the result. Let the war
90 on till every traitor SUBMITS to con.
sttued authority or is exterminated.
Let the war 60 on; better that the ma
lion should perish in the attemp, to save
itself ,han die al the hands Of the inSur'
gents Thbge wH6 CIV peace, prsee,
when there can be no pence ex ept at
the sacrifice Of honor and The dearest
hope, Humankind, are unworthy to be
csl'el American citizens.
@er go on While there ~ n
hand 10 raise in defense Of the Govern.
mont. The war will 90 on. Old wo.
men and doughty old men may desire
pCace on any terms, bu, the progressive
spirit Of tho nineteenth century must til.
umph. TIL then, let the war go on
I Famont National.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

The entire cotton crop from the Caro-.
lima Sea Island this season, raised by tho
coolrabOnds, is estimated at not less than
$500 bOles, This bnslong been grown
and will be gathered under the direction
Of the Government A small portion
ouly will be g'nnoI on the spot. Last
season the amount Of Government cot,
ton was Q 600 bales, which sol for
S60OoOO. What it cost tho Govern.
mont to produce II is MOI slatcI. This
amouo, Oliod TO ours ond taken from
the rsbcl cnn, BY Emancipation,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

s FieH7 IN FRToS -Amoag he pris.
cner, confined in the Arhaneum IRE quite
4 nnmher oil Union soldiers arrested fct
deser':on or being improperly absent
from their resimens. a day or Two ago
one OF these soldiers got into quarrel
with one of his fellow prisoners. a reh.
81, upon the subject OF secession. At
last the two came to blows, and after
plugging away at each other for some
time, it was considered draw game" "
The next morning the fight was resumed,
the Uoion soldier coming out first best.
1t was gratifying TO know, Tat al,hou h
temporarily deprived of liberty the oc.
cuPsnts ofthe A,haneum are moi prohih.
tied from INDUCING in an occasional fight
with the enemy. Wheel, Intel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06
MntrinCc Nn,lces.

II is with great pleasure VIC record the
msrisgrof,earEniE.q friap!s, who. love
each other and agree to stick to cnch
other through evil as well as good report,
long as they I've; but while this is trne,
We hope they will remember the time
bonored duty they owe The prR,Cv,--
Weddings are always suggestive Of great
snowy white cakes, roasted turkey, with
plenty of s,uffing and gravy, delicious
fruits and thousand other nice things ;
but how seldom the printer gets anyl
Gids, hurry mp the weddings but don't
forget to send US a cako--uny kind will
do, Pound, Ginger, Jelly, Fruit, Cup,
Buckwheat, Corndodgers or Government
Pcs-or a geld dollar.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

The front building ef the "Buckoye
Foundry ia GolIipolia, owned bv
Messrs. Ctlohsn, Grahpm d Hill, was
discovered TO be on fire last Thursday
afternoon. and in short time all except
the brick walls fell prev to the devonr.
ing flames The moulding room was
only saved from like f,lr BY the Efforts
oIour citizens. Fortunately for our
ii3FnAbs aar VS. calm Gcio ,ko "Eureke
MN hav'ni steam up and eniins work
ing a supply of water was obtained, by
which, even sm,ll frame buildings with.
n 90 feet of the loun ny were saved, -
AIR. Lewis Billings loses heavily in ma.
,GhinsE intae bulldog The loss in
patterns To the owners o. the f'8uckcye
Foundry'is also heavy, as many very
vaInah'9 ones wero lll away in The up
per story. The origin of the fire is not
kno certainly, hui supposed 10 have
originated from tie boiler stack The
entcrpri,ing propri tors, we lcoro, ave
rrcpriog to rebuild Immediately. 40
iosurancc,-- Gnllipolis journal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

WAR TERMs-A easement is a stone
roof to fort, made sufficiently thick to
resist the force of cannon balls, and .
cascmatc gun is one which is placed un'
der casemato. A barbeue gun is one
which is placed on the top Of the fortf.
cation. An cmbrasuro is tho hole or
opening through which guns arc fired
from Qualifications. Loop holes are OPP.
ening, in walls TO Gro mu'Sctry tSrougS,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

SENrrNcE PA'sEp.-Robert aims
Doc. Pool who was convicted in the Cir.
cult court for Ohio county, Of tho muir.
der of Adam Bunch, was sentenced on
"odnc'd'y las, by Judge Berkshire, to
bo publicly executed on Friday tho 9th
day of Jan, 1863.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06
SHOOTING ARRAY IN Lrurs CoUvrY.

SHOOTING ARRAY IN LEWIS CoUN7Y.
"A few days ago a soldier named
Montgomery, belonging to the 18th Va,
Infantry, who was at the time visiting
his home in Lewis county shota man ma.
med Westresidng about ten miles above
Weston. West is seceSsionist and he
and Montgomery were discussing the
Presidents proclamation West denoun.
ced the President as an AhoIitiouis',
and said that all who sustained him
were Abo|ilionists. The parties at last
came to blows, when Montgomery drew
a pistol and shot West. 1t is thought
that he cannot recover.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

Wrlcan from tho Beaufort correspon.
dent Of tho Cincinnati Gu2el;e, tina, the
First South Caroliua FEDERAL regiment
is now being recruited in that vicinity.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

An Eastern poper says. in relation TO
tho surrender Of Harpcrs Ferry, thot
'''Gcucral Wool is down upon Col,Ford Il
Prentice thinks it natural that wool
should be down upon sheep.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

EscApEn.-Eli + Sheets, lately con-
vtcted of the murder Of John Ansley,
near Wellsvill4, Ohio. an account Of
which we published al the time escaped
from the Beaver county jail on WedneS.
day night last. The circumstances Of
his escape are such as 10 lead TO the be.
lief that he received assistance from con.
lederatcs outside Of the prison. A case
knife which had been used as saw was
found in bis cell and his hobbies we,q
'uIG 1h' tie corridor Of the jail, sawn Is.
under. The lock on the door leading
into The prison yard hal been opened by
means Of brass key which was found
broken in the key hole. A new anil
strong bed cord was found in tbe yerh
Htlrto the rGmmrr Of small cannon
Which stodd'near and it is supposed that
Sheets. holding on TO the stick, wa,
drawn up to the top Of tho wall by somO
person or persons on the outside.
Shco's is young men twenty years
Of aye" about 5 feet 9 inches high, fair
pair, lish' complexion, high cheek bones,
hale eyes and q deep dimple in his chin.
HIS chin and tho corners Of his mouth
Wero broken out in pimples. He has
an clieminstr voice and his fsco was ve.
ry pale from long imprisonment Arc.
ward OF FIVE hundred dollars has been
offered for his apprehension and delivery
at the Beaver jail .-[Wheel. Intel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

A Nrw NEWSPAPER "A prospectus
for the West Virginia Herald has been
laid on our table. 1t is proposed to
publish it in the Star Office at Morgan.
town, commencing about the first Of De.
cember, Messrs. Powell and Mathers
are to be the publishers ard wo under
stand a sor of Senator WILEY will oc-
cupy the chaireai,orial The creation
of Western Virginia as new state is
announced as the hobby. We hope and
believe the State viii be admitted about
the time the first or second Nos. are is
sued, We don't know what tho hobby
will then be, but we hope it will not
Turk behind the age omong the fshy
fossils like the Wheeling Press. II it
comes out boldly and Internationally in
in The support of the Administration in
the suppression of the rebellion, We say,
Success TO it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06
Rebel ou,rages.

FahNIl OlatA1'Ns
We might 81, columns with notices o
ouir4gea committed by the nsurgent ofii
GERS % Union officers ard men who had
been captured BY them. Blu. ilvere
needless. As specimens. we notice two
or three. which we have from the best OIL
authority: In a skirmish between some
400 Union cavalry and about 800 reb-
81 cavalry. near Bardstown as our army
was pursuing Bragg, the Union force was
surrlundej, and had to cut their way
through the rebels in the fight Two pri.
vu:Ss of the Second Kentucky Cavalry
lone named Rood. Of Company E, and
the other of Company B, were wounded
and surrendered themselves as prisoners
and gave up iheirarms The member oil
Company B waslying on the ground and
his dead or wounded horse lying upon
him. After their surrender, and their
arms taken from them, both were muir
dered.
In the same skirmish, Capt. Bqleman
Of Company l., and Lieuf. Arthur Of
Company B, were captured by FIVE Tex
on Rangers, af'er they had expended all
their ammunition. On being taken to
the rear of the rebels the officers were
delivered over TO Gen. Lidell, who had
them tied to the tale Of wagon, and
forced to march titus that night for thir.
Ly miles on foot, without coats, ard
through dust half leg deep. In response
10 the protest Of the officers, the chival.
rous Liiell cursed them as Yankee scoun.
drcls
On the goth instant, when Mo.gnn's
band of numbering marauders captured
ard destroyed the wagon train ut Cox $
creek a sick teawster, who was unable
to get out Of wagon, YVES ruthless y
murdered, and his body burnt up in the
wagon. Aud a boy with the train, a
member Of an illinois reg iment who had
hesn capiurAd md regularly ysrolled. by
Krby Smith, was shot and klIei because
he shovel his pHrol md claimed the
rights which belong 10 porolled priEo
ncr! And three other Federal soldiers
who lad exhibited similar parols, were
also murdered on The road to Lebanon
Junction, Zee use they gave ont in the
double quick marc1 rrqni ed of them to
keep before tic cavalry [SheIby News.
NoroEous GUERRILLA KILLED Gov.
Peirpoint has received The following dis
patch;
The notorious guerilla Sam High,
Of H,mShire, was killed to-day md his
band dispersed. He belonged 10 limbo.
den's PariiEah Rangers
B. r, KiLLtr"
This Sam High is the fellow who has
been engaged for several months in cap.
turing Uoion citizens OF Hampshire coun.
" and sending them to Imboden's camp.
Among others he captured Mr.. Trout,
member of tie legislature from Hump
shire county, and he is slll in possession
Of the rebels. A month or so ago High
pretended to repent and sent word to
Gen, Kelley that he had decided to be
come good Union man md wanted to
take the oath promising to return all the
men he had captured. He dii cause the
rerase Of quite nunhcr Of mcn whom
he had taken from their homes, took the
oslh Of alpaiarce and 1f,cr that time
wa, worse guerrilla ,han ever, uotil
cutoff nth njs- of his career as here
announce. [Wh a. Intel.
------
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

GTPork pucking says The Ciaciucin.
natl, G'set'e ofthc 3Oth, lad Just COM
moOccd at that date. very moderately,
The outside 6gurO on lhat day was $l.7S
for 1000 head on tho spot. The writer
anticipates very high prices and speaks
ola demand for tho English market
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06

If Buell. catcher Bragg, Bragg will
catch thn loyib,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-11-06
NOW nnlThen.

The autumn OF 1860 found the now
rebellious States in The full fruition Of
peace and prosperity. They had, by
concentrating their efforts upon few
agricultural products, succeeded, (aided
lherein by the pocOliarilies Of climate
md soi) 10 monopOlizing the production
OF, and traffic in, those staples. The
great and overshadowing interest, (cot.
ION had secured the monopoly Of the
world. They derived an annual income
Of two hundred millions of dollars,
from cotton alone, besides the vast rev.
ehnc from tobacco. sugar, molasses and
rice, amounting 10 not less than four
hundred and fifty million of dollatS.-
Now, these sources OF income arecut of,
for what little is smusglpd out Of the
county, is more than Offset by the losses
by capture Then, their banking sys.
TEN was unsurpassed, representing eigh'
ty millions OF dollars in gold, and an
equal amount in currency, but nov, the
gold has been Withdrawn flom circula-
ton, and the bank issue increased TO one
hundred millions; while the scrip issued
under the auspices Of the bogus "Confed'
cricv." amounted, Two and half
months since, (lhe 10Th of Aug. J to the
vast sum Of two hundred and eleven mil
lions Of dollars, in all, three hunre and
eleven millions Of popcr money. Then,
they enjoyed The profits Of the vast com.
merce Of the Southern metropolis New
0r'eans--now, that poit is Theoretically
sealed 10 them. Then, the constitutional
right to recnptuie their slaves, wass stern.
ly, strictly, enforced, now, they arc loo
sing thousands daily and without re.
cour,e, as they have not the assurance
to claim the benefit of that Constitution,
they are using every means to destroy.
Then thew estimated the value of their
slsyes at four billions OF dollars, now. il
they do not efore the expiration of the
designated "hunIrcd days ground their
arms, this will be absolutely worthless,
and forever lost to them. Did ever an
enlightened people before, make such
sacrifices for causes SO trivial for pur,
poses so de;es,itle and at the same time
so defant Of the spirit Of the age?
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-11-27

A KNoTTy TENT.--There Was once an itine- rant preacher in West Tennessee, who posses sing considerable natural eloquence, had gralu- ally become possessed of the idea that lie was also an extraordinary biblical scholar Under this delusion, he would frequently, at the lose of his sermons, ask any member of his congre gation who might have a knotty text to unravcl to speak it, and he would explain it at once, however much it might have troubled less dis tinguished dvnes. On one occasion, in large audience he was particularly pressing for some one to propound text. but none presuming to do so, he was about to sit down without an op- portunity of showing his learning, when chap by the door announced he had bible matter of great concern, which he desired to be enlight- ened upon.
 The preacher, quite animated professed his willingness and ability, and the congregation was in considerable excitement. 'What want to know," said the outsider, lis whether Jobs turkey was hen or gobbler?'
 The expounder looked confused, and the con- gregation Uttered as the questioner capped the climax by eXcalmng, in loud voice:
 q fetched him on the very first question:"
 From that time forward the preacher aban- doned the practice of asking for difficult passa- geS
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-11-27

MILITARY RANK-How TO KNow Ir.-I1 these days, when long striped trowsehs, and now and then shmps on the shoulders, too, are prevalent in this community, and well-dressed men in |" "undress' abound, our fair friends may be glad to know how to tell who is who, and avoid the solecism of addressing Major Gen. eral as Captain
 By glance nt the shoalder-straps worn ny army officers their rank, and the branch of the service to which they are attached, may be at once named, you know how, and this is the how.
 The shoulder straps ofa Major-Geherai bear two silver embroidered stars, one on each end of the strap. A Brgadier General has one sil- Yer star only. A Colonel has silver embrol- dered spread eayie Lieutenant Colonel has two silver embroidered leaves, one at each end of the strap; Major two gold embroidered leaves similarly placed. A Captain has two ooli bars at each end of the strap; First | lieutenant, one gold bar at each end and Second Lieutenant no bars at all.
 The cloth of the strap. by it's color., distin. euishes the arm of the service For General and Staff Officers it is dark blue; for Artillery .arlct; for Infantry, sky blue; for R'demen, green, and for Cavalry, orange colo.
 Non Commissioned officers are 'ndicated by a cheyrons'' or stripes on tue coat sleeve in tho form of letter w. Corporals wear two stripes. Sergeants three. Orderly Sergeants have lozenge. or diamond shape figure. within the ,n.lp of ti;,4 ,.i ..,al. $,-..r- l.iars have tie three a....tua seahL coWpieted lEtq triangle, base uppernost,
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-11-27
LINES

Written on the death of Frederick B. Web ter, member of Co. D, 18th Regiment, c. V. vho died at Alexandria, Nov. 9th, 1862. Another tic is severed,
 Another soldier gone, We've laid him down to rest,
 Within his narrow home; 'Twas very hard to say to say "Good bye, As we took his parting hand, As he went forth to fight the battles, Of his own beloved land. Twas very hard to give him up, The youngest of our band; But we prayed our Heavenly Father To bring him home again; And when the news sped to us That we could never meet again, We tried te stiGe back the tears, But, ah, the task was vain! We thought of all his suferings, With no wife or mother near, Weknew his mind would turn
 To home, and those his heart held dear, But one kind friend stood by him, The playmate of his youth, Bcca@e, in life's last hour
 A very friend in truth. We knew his wife and father.
 Had ha.tened to his side, They came not too late,
 They were with him when he died: And this thought shall ever cheer us, Friends caught his dying breath, Rude hands did not despoil
 Friends closed his eyes in death. Then, too, we were permitted To-Day him down to rest, For from the bloody field of strife, In the spot his heart loved best; We have much to cheer us,
 As we bear the chastening red, We kno0 he loved the Saviour,
 We know he's gone to God. And Heaven is always beautiful, There War will never come, Perhaps we grieve too sadly,
 When our cherished ones go home But we know that not alone
 This heavy cross we bear; Thousands of home are desolate, And many a vacant chair.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-11-27

DREAMs.-To dream of mll,stone around your neck. is sign of what you may expect if you get au extravagant wife. To dream that you are lame is token that you will get into a hobble. When young lady dreams of cof- fin, it betokens that she should instantly discon- tnue the use of tight stays, ,and always go warmly and thckly shod in cold weather. To dream that your nose is red at the top is an intimation that you had better leave off brandy and water To dream of eggs is a sign that you will discov- CT mare's nest. If you dream of clothes, its a warning not to go to law, for, by the rule ot contrarles, you will be sure of non suit. It is very lucky to dream you pay for thing, twice over, since afterwards you will probably take care to have all your little bills paid up and re- ceipted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-11-27
1)octrp.
FoK THE ENQUIRER.

FoK THE ENQUIRER
 OUR VOLUNTEERS. God bless our noble volunteers who at their country's call,
 or to fall, Defend them, mid the battles rage, those va liant hearts and true, Arn them with courage aad with might, s.d lssa them safely thre~sa. Defend them; defend them these valiant hearts Defend them defend them and lead them safely through. God bless our noble volunteers, our country's honor save, Forever let glorious flag still proudly OCT it wave, Extend the right till every heart our peaceful country through, Shouts honor to the stars and stripes the red, the white and blue
 CHORUS. Defend it; defend it; the glorious flag and true Defend it defend it the red, the white and blue. God bless our noble volunteers alert at duty's call, Victorious in her cause to live, or in her service fall, That God who Israel's battles fought their chosen leader be, And crown their struggles, one and all, with glorious victory.
 CHoRU2. Protect them; protect them these valiant hearts and true, And lead them; Oh lead them; to glorious victory.