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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Washington, July

w dSlliIgbOus JuIJ T.
The Richmond Examiner Of July %,
gives the following, relative to the battle Of
Monday:
1t says, on Sunday morning, Gems. Hill
and Longstreet, with their divisions, cross
ed the Chickahominy. end late on Monday
P. NJ. attacked the enemy about miles
northeast of Darlcytown, on the Newman
ket roads.
Tie conflict was terrible, and BY $50
p. NJ, the enemy had been driven back a
mile and half. AT half past nine being
heavily reinforced the enemy made another
stand. The loss here on the rebc sile was
terrible. The position being hopeless, Gen.
Hill slowly retired. At this moment,
seeing their adversary retire, the most
vociferous cheers arose from the Yankee
line. The fight ended there for the night.
The Examiner says it thinks the divis-
ion which went into the fight Of Friday
$4,000 strong. could only number 5000
for duty on Tuesday, and that the loss of
life exceeds that of any other battle or Sc
ries of battles yet fought.
AD0uG . y ClOCk u. Ills OH LuSSftd}B blIc
Examiner says, Jackson's and Huger's Di-
visions attacked McCelan's left flank on
the west side of the Chckahominy, IL
miles from Richmond. Later in the day
Magruder fell upon his right flank and
fighting was going on until Tuesday night.
Heavy firing from the gunboats on
James River was heard on Tuesday morn
ing.
A number of Federal transports are in
the river with reiEtorcements from Burn
side, but they have not landed.
The above extracts from the Examiner,
relate 10 the battle on Tuesday, in which
Gen. McClelan's despatch Of yesterday
said the enemy were badly beaten.
.Adyices received ct the War Depart
ment show that there was no fighting on
the Peninsula up 10 5 80 P. M.
Accounts from Warrenton state that
there is no enemy there, the 200 rebel cav
airy seen on Wednesday, having disap
peared. Some of the women threw dish
Is and other articles frcna the windows at
our forces. The soldiers at Manassas and
Catletts are celebrating the Fourth Of July.
Accounts from Fredericksburg repre-
SCENTS the greatest possible distress among
the inhabitants, the 18th Virginia (rebeD
regiment rai-ed in that town, having been
cut to pieces.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09


RE Judge Breckenridge Of Missouri, a
Bell and Everett unonist. a STAKEHOLDER
and member of the late Missouri Conyen-
ton, but who advises that slavery must
end because it has caused the war, remark
ed in late speech, as follows:
81 think may say that, without any
opinion on this subject that would justify
the CHI rye, there is not TO be found in tie
State of Missouri a single man Of marked
loyalty who has not already been de-
nounced as an Abolitionist, when, in point
Of fact he is as far removed from them as
he is in thought or sympathy from those
who prefer the charge. This charge has
been so often and SO fippantly made, that
| have come to consider it as, perhaps, the
most unfailing test of a mans loyalty, that
he has been denounced as an Abolitionist.
That man who has been SO successful in
tempering his loyalty throughout this
struggle as to avoid mourning the hostility
of the class engaged in treason, and their
sympathizers, t. such an extent as not to
incur the application Of that epithet, | will
not say that he is not loyal, but viii say
his loyalty has, in all probability, not borne
any very distinguished fruits"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Volunteers Wanted--Appeal for Justice.

1t is now certain that the government
must have a great many more men from
every State in the union and from every
county-at least 10000 from this State.
of which the proportion will be about 800
for Grant county, or three full companies.
These can be raised, provided matters are
conducted with reasonable fairness. Men
will not volunteer 10 fill up parts Of distant
regiments ard companies, and be under
command of strange officers. Three
companies can be raised in the county, pro-
yided they are allowed to choose their own
leaders. Of the seven full companies of
infantry and one Of cavalry composed en-
tirely Of men Of this county, and the eight
or ten parts Of companies differed and
credited to adj dining counties and
States bat composed Of men largely made
up Of Grant county volunteers, not SIN
gle commanding or field officer has been
awarded to this County-not one. Not a
field officer awarded TO county thai has
raised nearly one and half regiments Of
men! Gov. Randall was at fault in select
ING the officers during his administration
in such manner as to neglect this part of
the State But be is out of the way and
the sooner forgotten the better Gov.
Harvey was pledged to restore that equal
ity in the official benefits which his pre-
decessor bad destroyed, and at his very
first opportunity for sppointirg he made
Capt. Mckee Lieut.. Colonel il Norwe-
wegian Regiment, rot man thereof be-
inc from this county. In his own Ian
ouage, "Grant is fairly entitled toa full set
of officers in the aggregate, besides fair
proportion in the military business sched-
ule.' But Harvey was removed by a
higher power and has gone to an upper
and better sphere, where God rules all
things well. We are not advised that the
attention ofthe present Executive has been
called to this matter. Unless the subject
is brought to bis mind he may probably
go on aud appoint officers for the new
regiments, overlooking the claims of this
part Of the State, not for any real or pre-
tend ed reason as did Randall, but for want
of acquaintance and because our men do
not beo fayors. We think Gov. Solomon
is right minded man and eeds only to
be made satisfied that the west IS fairly en-
titled to a large representation in said de-
partments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

INTENSE ANxrETY.-It cannot be de-
MED that the most dangerous crisis Of our
country is about this time. During the
past six or eight weeks we have gained
nothing over the rebels; they have gained
over us. Their late CONSUMPTION act has
added largely to their army, and it now
probably exceeds ours in strength. We
shall continue to win on the seas and water
courses by means Of our gunboats, but on
the land, we can scarcely hold what has
been gained. The whole country is now
discussing the several changes suggested
for beating the rebels. The President has
called for 100000 more men, which is es-
sential as to the matter of power; but
over must fail, many think, SO long as
ou- army continues to protect the property
and persons Of rebels-so long as our men
are kept building fences for rebel army Of
ficers and protecting their houses and lands
so long as the rebels are allowed to be
the only ones who dare to employ the ne
groes-in raising grain and provisions to
support their rebel masters, erect their for
tifcations, support their families, and do
alltheir heavy work at home, and in the
army. 1t is believed by lnoststrong friends
to the Union that cur army ought to stop
dealing so tenderly with the rebels, that
such tenderness only makes them holder
and more unconquerable. 1t may be nee
essary to raise men by draft under the new
Older. Many think the better way would
be to proclaim fIeedom to all the slaves
and then work the contrabands into the
army, especiallyfor the far South where our
men are more liable to death by sickness
than by war. To this we can see no ohjec-
ton, since the blacks are no better than
white men, and are just as fairly entitled to
fight for their liberty and country, as white
men. The cause can be made just as sa-
cred to them as to us. They would be
less liable to sickness and loss of life than
whites, and would prove just as brave on
the battle Geld. 1t is all CANNON that
union men would leave the union service
should the blacks be called to assist in the
fight. All true union men are for the
union without any conditions, slavery orno
slavery, negro soldiers or no negro soldiers,
ana viii be glad to see the federal power
augmented by any and all means, and
the rebels beaten by any and all means
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Washington, June 3-12, M.

A dispatch from Gen. Mcclellan to the
War Department, from Berkley's Bar,
Wednesday afternoon, July 2, ) 80, P. NJ,
states that be has succeeded ID getting his
army to that place, on the banks Of James
River, and has lost but one gun, which
had 70 be abandoned last evening Tues
day., because it broke down; that an
hour and half ago the rear OF the wag-
on train was within a mile Of the camp,
and only one wagon abandoned; that we
had a severe battle yesterday Tuesday j
that we beat the enemy badly, the men
fighting even better than before. I he
men are in good spirits, and reinforcements
frorc Washington hare arrived.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

Eg- The next important news we con-
fidently and hopefully expect to hear is the
capture of Richmond by McClellan's army.
He may rest a long while in his present
retreat; indeed, be is a standing general in
command Of q standing army. Still we
think he viii be made to move by the
powers in bis rear. His confidence in
mere strategy must be played out by this
time, and when so played out be will 60
to work. Men who set cut to live by their
wits and cunning always fail for want Of
stock, then 90 to work from stern necessi-
ty and often conquer all before them. We
confidently expect great things from Nc
Celan, as an able field commander, but
his strategetic operations have been so
deranged as to fail every time, as far as we
can see. The rebels have proved his SUI
periors in strategy; in battle we think he Is
their equal, if not superior.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Formiag Companies Of Volunteers.

$1,000
In forming companies Of volunteers
for the military reryice last year, various
errors were discovered in the method OF
raising men. Indeed the practice of the
raet may be improved upon in several les
rects, and 40 number Of new companies
are TO be formed Immediately, it viii be
well to go TO work in proper way, avoid
ing what proved wrong before. AT the
start, some of the foremost men as citizens
should apply for commissions to recruit
companies; but as men Of this character
are always difiident or backward about ap-
plying Tor commissions, it may be best for
some Of the friends Of such to apply to the
Governor on behalf the men best adapted
for captains or recruiting officers and pro-
cure for such commissions as captains
The men who may now enlist will be ex-
tremely careful who is to lead them, so it
is Of the utmost importance that only the
foremost and most reliable men are COM
missioned by the Governor. If the right
men are appointed TO raise companies there
will be no difficulty in securing plenty OF
men-provided also, the Government con-
cedes that men raised under the new order
shall FIGHT for the Union and against the
rebels and not be set to protecting rebel
property. For example, were J. Z. Dodge
of Lancaster, II. D. York Of Hazel Green,
III. Woodruff Of Beetown, G. Hawley OF
Platteyille, S. T. elise of Ellenboro', ".
w. Field Of Fepnimore and others we coulG
name to receive commissions and set to
work in earnest to raise companies, they
would be successful without question -
These are life loag laboring men, possess
inc strong muscle and mind, and firm
ness of purpose not to be shaken. NO
fears of treachery, meanness, cowardice, or
liability to real or feigned sickness would
be entertained against such men, nor would
they be caught away from duty spreeing
or seeking promotion. On the contrary
broken down spectators, weak nerved and
soft muscled professional men, politicians
Of damaged standing and the like have no
business to get commissions, for the sort Of
men now liable to volunteer won't enlist to
serve under such. We come right to the
point at once by saying there is no use to
attempt raising men by voluntary means,
unless some of the best men in the country
consent to 90 as captains. Nothing short
of a consumption law will bring recruits
unless the RIGHT men volunteer to lead.
The day for small, weak, cunning men OF
brass has passed and the day of iron men
is at hand. Our best men may not otter,
for true merit always stays in The shadei
they must be hunted up, called out and their
consent obtained at once to be leaders.
TLen Gov. Solomon must be asked to send
commissions for them, and he will do so.
Who shall be the iron men to lead? No
use to dodge, for we have to obey-either
from choice orthrough CONSUMPTION. Who
then shall lead, and inspire enough conf
dence to get men to follows Whom the
mantel of public confidence falls upon,
should stand and say, u will consent to
lead since my God and country calls
Then will scores follow, trusting in God
and their leaders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
re- Thompson's Reporter asks Con

re- Thompson's Reporter asks Con-
gress to tax the notes of country banks to
an extent sufficient to largely reduce, if not
drive them entirely out Of circulation, 50 as
to have nothing but Government currency.
lie argues that it viii be impossible to sup
port both, and that unless the country cir
culation is Withdrawn there will be an over
issue and panic of fearful character.
Thompson surely stands at the head Of Wall
street influence, and Wall street governs
the finances of the country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
rw The Madison JenraaI proprieto

ry The Madison Journal proprietors
having furnished the soldiers, by order Of
Gov. Randall, without any authority Of
law, with copies Of the Journal to the
amount In value of $500, the legislature
allowed the bill-that establishment draw
inc from the State for printing some $780,
600 besides. One might suppose an estab-
lishment possessing an income 50 splendid
would furnish TO the soldiers at least $500
worth Of newspapers. gratis, and never
mention it, even rs favor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Mrs. ]. L. Mills adds $l.oO to oul

re- Mrs. J. I. Mills adds Sl.0o to our
soldiers postage fund, for which she is emit
lied the thanks Of those in the army who
read the Herald. The year for which we
engaged to send papers to the soldiers
without charge expired some time ago,
but we continue TO send them and may con-
tinue, so long as postage money i. supplied,
at the rate of six papers per week to each
company and most of the parts OF compa-
MES raised in this county. During the
year we furpIshed copies Of our papers to
the soldiers amounting in value to some
thing over $4,000. Our income, howev-
er small, all from voluntary public support,
has enabled us to contribute to the soldiers
in various ways over $500 since the war,
including the copies Of our paper valued as
above at 5000. If our business remains
reasonably profitable, we expect to do as
well the coming year, for 10 expend liber-
ally of the profits Of any business in aid Of
the war seems to be duty Of all
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
EsTATE oF JOIN sWIREs, dec'd.

County Court, Grant county, Wisconsin. In Probate
june Term, 1862. Present VIM. MeGcnigal JUICY
In the matter Of the estate Of John swires, deeeaseu
On reading aud Cling the petition Of Mahlon Faucea
and johnson Rundell, Administrators Of the estate
said deceased, setting forth that the personal estate
said deceased that has into their hands y Wh3
insufficient 70 pay the debts due against said deces
and praS ing that license be granted them 70 sen S
whole Of The real estate whereof said deceased des
seized for the purpose Of paying said iudeb tednes ~
the expenses OF admins trati0n u is therefore
that All persons interested in said estate appear oe
the Judge OF his court at the cOurt-bouse 10 ahc. a.
in said Grant sounty, Mcaday, the 18th DAY o cd
gust, D. 1862 NJ ocicck in the afternoon q 80
day to show If any there shail be, why hc $50;
should not be granted 70 said Administrators ~
TO the prayer of said petition. Ordered further ta
tce thereof be given to All persons interested ~ ~
estate BY publishing copy Of shis order Tor lou M
weeks successfully prior 10 said day Of hearing ~
Grant county Herald, a weekly newspaper pub lsnen
Lancaster in said Grant county, and by personally i,s
ing copies Of this order the widow and all inc t
Of said deceased residing in said Grant county, ansd
July j 1862 VIM McGONlGAl.
AVA County judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
NJ II RRIE ID !:

~~-~-~>o~~-~>~~
FAY-BERKY--ln Cassyile, June Fl, by Rev b
White, John c. Fay and Corne.ia Il. Berry, both Of
Strawberry Point, iona.
RA1EY-HARRIS-I Hazel Green, May Is, BY Rev
~ Aspinwa VIM. Bailey and Elizabeth Harris, boia
OF Galena, I'll,
NICHOAIS-OSBOR Hazel Green, July s, BY
Rev. J. G. Aspnwa, James Nicholas OF Benton, aud
Catharine Osborne Of Hazel Green.
COOPER-BALI-In 1afton, July s. By Rev Il. Burge
VIM. Cooper OF Bc9town, and Sarah J Bail Of rattoa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Washington, July 5.

Dispatches have been received from Gen.
Mcclellan dated as late as l o'clock yes
terday morning.
There had been no fighting since Tues
day night, when che enemy were repulsed
with great slaughter.
The army moved to the position now oc-
cupied because it affords superior adyaata-
tages for the cooperation Of the gunboats,
Of which seventeen are now in the river
protecting the flank ofour army.
Statements Of the casualties in the bat
ties Of the eight days cannot yet be for
warded.
Our forces were not beaten in any con
fict, nor could they be driven from the
field by the utmost efforts Of the enemy.
No guns have been lost since the 9th
when McCall's division. at the onset, was
overwhelmed and % pieces fell into the
hands Of the enemy.
At l o'clock yesterday the army was
drawn up in its position for review. The
bands were playing, and national salutes
being fired, all things looked bright.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
azs-Thompsop quotes Wisconsin mo

RgThompson quotes Wisconsin mon
ey at but II per cent. discount in New
York, which makes it equal to the best
western money. Most Of the banks Of this
State have largely diminished their circula-
lion. The circulation Of the PIatteville
bank Of Grant county is now bnt $4,000
or a third Of what it was.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

No seryiceable rain has fallen IN
this part of the county for pear two months.
Here and there a spot Of wheat may be
worth harvesting. The frost-bitten corn
NAV amount to half crop. We have not
seen or heard Of any oats, sorghum or po-
tatoes. We represent crops fully as hard
rs they deserve,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Winona. Mimi. July 5.

A fire this morning destroyed four
books Loss estimated at $50o,OO0.-
The insurance is about 100000
Among the heaviest losers are r. d. Cone,
hardws re, Y. Simpson, Chas. Benson,
druggis, Jackson Bros. buildings, S. j.
Smith, Drew 81 Bro, w. G. McCuteheon,
Levi Bros, Fox Il Trocst, B. L. Fahnes-
took, Yale & CO., S. G. White, J. Curtis,
w. Friend; Exchange Hotel, and Da y
Republican office.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from smouldering sky-rockets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

Gg-The N. Y. Tribune gives the names
Of 81 regiments il the late battles near
Richmond, Col. Cobb's, the 5tb Wiscon-
sin, appears to have not been in any Of the
engagements.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
ESTATE Or LENnAnr o. SnRApER, decd

County court Grant county, Wisconsin, la Probate'
July Term. 1862, Present Wm. MeGonigal, Judge
In the matter Of the estate Of Lcnhart y. ShfaaeS
deceased.
On reading and filing tho petition Of Margaret r
Shrader representing to said court that Lenhart "
Shrader recently died utcstate in the Of lanc@
ter, county OF Grant and State of Wisconsin, leaving
goods chattes and estate within said county and he
she Is the lawful widow Of said deceased and WAVES ne
right to administer, and prays that the Hon, Chae1
Dunn 81 lafayette county in said St.te, be appolne
Administrator ci said estate. There1pon IL is ordelea
that the matter Of said petition be heard before lne
Judge Of this court at the house. in Lancaster
in said county, the drst Monday Of August, Al.
1852, at one O'CLOCK in the afternoon Of said day.
dered further that notice thereof be given 70 al ~.
tins order for three ( weeks excessively prior to su
day Of hearing in the Grant County Heralf Wsssf2
newspaper, printed aud published at Lancaster "a saw
Grant Iounty.--Dsted July z, 1862.
&w3 WM McGONIGAL3 County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Washington, July 8

The tax bill has not yet been put into
the hands of the public printer, and it will
not be for several days. This fact will
serve as an answer to numerous inquiries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
no THE PUBLICl

"A
The undersigned hereby gives notice that he is not
the owner of any Stallion has he been since dis
posing Of Morgan Chief-neither has be any interest
whatever in any such horse directly or indirectly.
This explanation is deemed necessary in selfdoiense
against the numerous letters and personal calls of iu
quirers, which have become annoysJne
LEGRAND EASTMAN.
Lancaster, July :, 1862. 4-w2s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

AZ 1t now appears that the 20 9TH
9th and 9TH Wisconsin Regiments had 70
part in the late fighting at Richmond, anG
we consider It doubtful whether the Sd
was there,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Louisville, July 8.

Louisville, July 8.
Gen. 0. III. Mitchell passed through
this city this evening en- route for Wash
ington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

EE-O Our gun-boats have taken Nicks-
burg, without material loss. Particulars
not given.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

county court Grant county, Wisconaiu In Probate
July Term, 1867 Pressrf VIM. Mcsonga Judge
In The matter Of the estate OF john Tyler. deceased
On reading and filing the petition Of Mason Fish, ADJ
minsirator of the estate Of said deceased setting forth
that personal estate Of said deceased came into
hs hands to pay the Indebtedness sad deceased ard
that he has not been able to soil sufficient real estate
to pay sal indebtedness AMI praying that further time
be given him 70 pay ard settle said estate
Ihereupon, IL is ordered that the matter Of said
petition be heard before the Judge Of this court, al
the court house in Lancaster IN said county, the
first Monday of August. A. ID. 1862, al O'Clock 10
the afternoon OF said day. Ordered further that notice
thereof be given to all persons interested therein by
publishing this order for three (3 weeks successfully,
prior TO said day Of hearing in the Grant County he
aid weekly newspaper published at Lancaster, IN sara
Grant County ,--Dated July Z, 1862.
4-w3 WM. McGONIGAI4, County Judge