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Lis teeth," if elected ut all. Two years
ago the district voted as follows:
Eo:lax Rspnbiieanl :...."..36e6 e69
Co1fax'e majority y~-..-.-.-.--.-..--..-....- 340e
There is an easy solution for the heavy |
1a11irg off in the Cnion vote. 1: has been
aseertained by the muster rolls in the Ad- |
ju:ant Generals Office at Indianapolis, that
Cclfax. district ras sent II ,od4 three year
9r:urtccra to tho n1my. a careful inapec-
ticn Of the Isis shows, That OF these 9,110
Tcre legal voters, and farther examlna-
tim Of the rolls made by citizens Of the diff
dcrcnt counties Of the district, brought to
light the startling fact that more than
1lrccfoutlls Of them were Republicans.
In some companies not more than
two or three Democrats were found, and
in some regiments less tbau 100 out Of
1000 men we're Of that party. Only the
war Democratic families sent forth vo1un-
1ce1s; the Esllandlghamcrs cfectually
stopped their followers from enlistins.
The following statement was furnished
to us several days before election, and with
it tic prediction that Co1fax, if elected,
would lie so hy frx hundred votes at the
outside;
Whole number OF Mcn enlisted .0G4
OF when, there were v's-crs- 6,1l0
<.f there were ECut.i2aps. G,125
OF these wc1e Dtslotsa.s. 1'9ss
Republican nat loss. ts-..---...-.---..--...- 4,140
This loss wipes out the former Repu5li-
can majority in The district, and leaves in
its place Democratic majority Of 736.
But a portion, Of the War Democrats re,
naming at home voted for Colfa1, and pre-.
vented his defcat- This shows the cifec,
Of dep1ising the citizens who have gone
to the army, Of their voicc in the elections
It the soldiers in Colfax's district were al
lowed to vote, they would give him from
six to seven thousand majority.
In the district east Of Colfax's, Mitchell
who was elected two years ago ny a,ss!
majority, is now defeated BY 1000 votes
Tic reason is simply the absence Of ZOO
Union voters in the army, 5000 Of whom
would vote for him if allowed to exercis
the elective franchise. Several other dis
t1icts nrc lust in the same way. Tn
ardent, bold and pat1iotic Union men vol
untccrcd to fight for their country, Will
tho tories, sncaks and towards all staid a
homo to vote down the friends of the sd
<lic1s and the supporters Of the government
We submit for the grave consideration {
the public, whether the voice Of the volur
teers should be smo:hcred this fall at til
ballot box! Wisconsin, Iowa, and Mimi
sota allow their soldiers to vote But OH
Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, an
Kansas, do not These States have in tt
field $4,000 voters, and not less thu
300,NW OF whom would vote the strais1
Union ticket if not deprived d their fra
chise- Their votes would elect an sllmu
solid Union delegation to Congress, fro
all t,c States named.
, 1862-10-18
WBD VOLUNTEERS q 2

Hon. S. Coltax is elected by the" skin Of
lis teeth" if clcclel ut all. Two years
aro the district voted as follows:
to1ax {Repubicanl -.---.----........!6'e6
C;..lca1t Uemoc1at) ass
, 1862-10-18
DoiDgs Of the Rebel Congress, etc.

We have received the Richmond 1Mis. Dis
patch, Enquirer and Examiner Of the S1b, 9tl.
and 10Th, from which we make the following
, 1862-10-18

CArP NEAR PKngYvTLLK,
BoTLE C0uNrf. KJ.. Oct. IT, ism
Editors # Illinois Btaets z1Hung:
am still too much exhausted to-day TO
send you much more than the List OF our heavy
,,,s.s. snd some oifjointed notices Of the
h,1cdy battle whica We fought the day before
yesterday.
On the 1st Of October, Rousseau's and Jack
ton's {torner1y JEFF C. Davis') divisions, uu-
DIR command Of Major General MsCook, left
Louisville, and slowly marched By way OF
Ta,lorville, Bloomfield and Chaplin. On the
mo,nirg Of the 9Th, under burning sun and
under terrible want of water, We ad-
vsrced from Msckvi:le, a village in the
strongly Union county Of Washington,
towards Psr15ville. Towards the after
noon, We sepied the first rebels. md
our left wing Waa soon engaged. It WAS not
MtCook'e intention, as know from good
authority. to give battle here, aud It
was soon apparent that we stood agsinst
an enemy vastly superior in numb7rs.
Our two divisions were opposed by
the united army corps of H1rdee and
| Pc1k (eix divfstons.) The 2s.h brigade
! formed our extreme left On the left Of GU,
regiment WIS the 21st Wisconsin, which hal
recently Joined our brigade, on the right ther'
vas another regiment Of recruits We occu
pied the height Of thick1y wooded hill, AMI
on the first charge in solid columns by th
brigade Of the enemy, the two regiments Q
recruits broke and could not be rallied az lin
Maior Schumacher of the 21st Wisconsin va
killed at the first fire, and Col Sweet was *
@erely wounded; Of the yet undr led con
papy officers more seems to have been able
assume the command Of the regiment Thu
We had to stand the full and terrible charge {
four regiments. Soon the fire of the enem
| thinned our ranks to such IN extent, that
retreat into better position, about 100 pact
to The rear, was ordered. OF the few office'
: the regiment had, the gallant Capt. Stehe1
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-10
Poiitics in 81. Louis.
sAlNT LoUIs, october 6

SAINT LOUIS, October 6, 1852.
EDITOR LEADER To-day two Conven-
tions for the nomination Of county officers,
members of the Legislature, and represen-
tative in Congress, have met in this city
and made nominations. One was called
by the Blair party, under the name of un-
conditional Union, and the other by the
Missouri Democrat and B. Gratz Brown,
under the name Of the Union Emanoipa-
ton party. Committees of conference
were appointed by both conventions, and a
fusion effected.
The action of the Fusion Convention
was harmonious, and a good ticket has
been nominated. believe, however, that
the ticket is made up of UniOnists who are
disposed to treat Slavery at this juncture
in accordance with Mr. Blairs views,
which correspond with those Of President
Lincoln. General Blair was nominated as
the candidate for representative in Con-
gress from the 1st District by aoclamatiOn.
A committee appointed to inform him Of
his nomination introduced him to the Con-
Yention. he briefly expressed his thanks,
and proceeded to castigate the Missouri
Democrat for so-called unscrupulous in
gratitude, and boldly charged that sheet
with being in the paid interest Of Fremont
in the warfare it had waged. He denied
the charge that he had receded from his
former positions on the subject of Slavery,
and declared that he had advised and legis-
lated on the subject far more radically
than he had ever pledged himself to do,
or should have done, had 1t not been for
the rebellion Of slave owners. Mr.. Blair
expressed the opinion, in the course Of his
remarks, that our next Legislature will
take such action on the subject Of Slavery
as President Lincoln has recommended,
and that Missouri will soon swell the gal
aKy of free States.
Il is probable that the opponents Of Mr..
Blair will make very strong effort to de-
feat him. Who viii be brought out against
him is uncertain It may be that by
bringing forward several candidates the
vote viii be 50 divided that Mr.. Blair will
be defeated. BE VIII soon publish an ad-
dress to his constituents setting forth fully
his positions on the questions Of the day.
Very truly, r. c. S.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-10
VOL. XVI.
How nInior Key was DLsmissed.
HAsnrEeror. Oct 4 1s62-

! LADAANe NpAAAtAAI6 VI ALAe 4NeM 4oAh 4IlDuue-I
WAsHIEarON, Oct 1862
Major Key, who is brother of Col. Key
of Gen. McClellan's staff, was attached to
Gen. Halleck's staff on Gen. McClellan's
recommendation.
Some few days after the battle of An
tietam, an officer asked Major Key, as one
! likely 70 be well informed, what was "the
reason Of our army's neglecting the mill
tary axiom which says that beaten, Grip
pied or retreating enemy is always to be
pursued ?"
To this Major Key responded, that the
Immediate destruction Of the rebel army
was not the programme It Wouldbe bet
ter, he said, to let the war linger on indie
oisiyely, and with advantage to both sides
until the end Of Mr.. Lincolns term, when
it could be setteled on a compromise which
would save slavery"
The officer TO whom these remarks were
made paid no particular attention to them,
such utterances unfortunately being too
familiar in certain circles Of the army /;
but in the course of casual conversation
with a member of the Cabinet-Secretary
Chase, it is said-he mentioned the pro-
gramme" as one of interest considering
the authority on which it had been put
forth.
The matter, with commendable prompt
ness, was Immediately laid by the cabinet
officer before the President, who instantly
caused the officer who had repeated Major
Keys conversation to be sent for
Astonished at the serious turn things
were taking, the officer appeared; and, on
being eross-examined, though reluctant to
injure 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 ap-
peared before the President in company
with the officer to whom he had first spo-
ken The minutes of the alleged coDver-
sation were then read to him, and he was
asked had he been guilty of imputing any
such motives to General Mcclellan.
To this Major Key responded, stating
that he had undoubtedly used the language
alleged-after which he ecommenced launch
ing out into a general vindication of the
sscredness of the institution of slavery and
the justifability of the policy Of inactiOn,
or any other policy, which had for its oh
ject to preserve it.
Stop, sir, interrupted Mr.. Lincoln, I
have not sent for you to discuss with you
the abstract question of slavery, its sa-
credness or the reverse. But am clearly
Of the apinion that no officer can wear
shoulder straps under my commission, who
does not bdlieve in the policy Of winning
decisive victories wherever they are to be
had. You may 60, sir you shall hear
from me-"
Thus terminated this extraordinary in
terview. Notification of the case was i'm
mediately sent to General Halleck, and
next morning the order appeared giving
Major Key permanent leave of absence
from duty, and time in which to consider
the futility Of programmes" We learn
that efforts are being made to have him re
instated.
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A PowerfaI Neapon Of Defonse.

A letter to the Boston Traveller, dated
September 7th, of Spain, from the United
States war slOOp Kearsage, says:
aTheOficers of this ship have, within the
last three days, been electrified by an in
vention of our First Assistant Engineer,
James W. Whitaker, Esq, Of Trenton, N.
J., which totally eolipses anything yet an
nounced on the all-important topic Of iron
plated ships. For obvious reasons, am
not at liberty, at present, to give details
Of this powerful agent for the destruction
Of such iron-plated antagonists as the Mer-
rimac and Arkansas. For its simplicity in
design, completeness in construction, and
certainty Of execution, it cannot be excell-
ed BY anything invented or advanced. In
fact it is the event Of the nineteenth cen
tury.
II revolutionizes the whole theory Of ma
val warfare, and as long as its use is con-
fined TO our own navy, no other power IN
the world can be successful, no matter how
many or what class Of irOn-clad ships may
be brought against US. 1t can be applied
to any portion Of the ship at a compari-
lively nominal expense, and when so sp-
piled, even the Monitor or New lronsides
would be, when opposed, as helpless as the
Cumberland and Congress when attacked
by the Merrimae. Our captain, chief en-
gineer and other officers, have examined
It, and all concur in pronOuncing it per-
feet success; and the captain has detach-
ed the inventor from the ship and ordered
him home with his plans, to report IN per-
son to the Navy Department. Mr.. Whit
taker will probably leave on the 10th inst.
Needing no experimental trial, and the
time required for its construction, applica-
ton and readiness for action, not exceed
ing three weeks labor in any Of our navy
yards, we must soon hear of its acceptance
by the Government, and certain proofs Of
its utility. The navies Of the world must
disappear before this new and terrible op-
ponent, while through its aid the Union
will be restored and the nation take hel
proper place as director Of the eafairs Of The
world.
We shall be very sorry to lose Mr.. Whit
taker who is a thorough gentleman anC
universally liked by all his messmates
but when we consider the immense bench
it will be to the Government to have tn
immediate use Of his invention, we are re
conciled to the loss of his society, and sin
cerely wish him all success in his mission
We have been lying here for three month
watching the Sumter, who Is dangerous Il
spite of her best teeth having been extract
ed, but we hope soon to be relieved by In
Tuscarora, so that we can take more &C
tive part in the war"
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PROM FORTRESS MONROE.


The steamer brought down none Of our
prisoners in exchange for state prisoners
carried up. The commissioner of the Con-
federate government refused to exchange
the prisoners Of state belonging to Virgin
ia, on the ground that they we're taken on
territory belonging to the Confederacy.
The Richmond Examiner says that Con-
gress has serious business on its hands at
present. The subject Of revenue and f.
nance is now before it. The bill provides
that every citizen shall give to the govern
ment one-ffth Of his gross income, and
receive in acknowledgment eight per cent.
bonds. Of all loans, eight per cent. is the
worst-of all taxes, twenty per cent. on
gross income is the most oppressive.
By this measure Congress strikes a
heavier blow at our credit, than the public
enemy. The government has committed
financial blunders enough to ruin its cred
it, if the confidence of the public was not
so well supported.
Congress has spOstponed adjournment till
October 18th.
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Parties in New England propose new
style Of postage currency. Itis to enclose
the Post Office or postal currency stamp in
q circle Of white metal, covered by piece
Of mi ca making circular metallic case,
with the stamp protected from the wear
and tear Of use. Il has been approved by
all who have seen it. 1t is stated, that at
the present rate of issue Of the postage
currency, it will take eight years TO bring
out the fifty millions authorized by Con-
gress. The inventors of this new style Of
currency propose to get up the stamps
themselves at their own cost, if allowed to
use these as metallic currency. They think
by employing the button manufactures of
New England they can very nearly supply
the demand at such an advance as will be
satisfactory to the bankers and'the public
The styles exhibited to the Secretary Of
the Treasury have attracted much atten-
ton. They are practical and unique, to
avoid all the difficulties hitherto urged
against that sort of currency. The adyGn-
tages of its use vastly outweigh all the dis
advantages that can be urged. Although
the reconstruction or transferring of the
plates may be necessary to some extent,
yet by this cou, Sc there may be an infinite
saving in space and paper, allowing great
numbers Of the stamps to be printed, there
| by increasing the amount required for
| circulation.
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Hnrner,s Ferrr % be Held.

II would be impolitic as well as improp-
er for us, says a correspondent TO itemize
the many preparations on foot to render
Harper's Ferry absolutely impreguable.
Already trees are being felled, soon picks
and shovels will be in active operation,
from these combined humble instruments
handled by strong and willing hands, will
soon be seen rising, as if by magic, fortii-
cations of every size, character and des-
cription. Mountain top, hill side and val
lev will soon be embellished with these
warlike as we'll as useful military con-
struction, and by their aid, garrisoned by
brave and loyal troops able, efficient and
uon-traitorous commanders. The many
heights hereabouts, as well as the surround
ing country for miles distant, will be rem
dered absolutely and totally impregnable,
and not to be taken by the entire army Of
the combined nations Of the world. Even
in its present state, we are unable to DIS
cover how it ever fell the second time into
the hands of the rebels; nor can we attri-
butte it to any y'other cause than a traitorous
surrender.
judging from the above mentianed pre-
partitions, we are still further convinced
that the Major part of the troops here sta
toned, together with Gen. Sumner, the
present commandes, will remain here and
hold this place during the entire winter.
Rumor, too, has it that since the appear
ance Of the President among US, orders are
or will be soon issued for the rebuilding Of
all the Government property, the arsennls
workshops, Sc, which were destroyed in
March, 1861, to prevent it from falling il
to the enemy's hands. In fact, it is saiC
that Harper's Ferry, with all its belonging
is to be restored to its former glory and
usefulness. Whether these rumors are trut
or not will soon be determined, for if such
orders are issued the work will be com
] ~ ouaa
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FROM FORT MONROE.

FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. 9.
Richmond Examiner of the 9th, contains
the military exemption act, passed Oc-
tober 4th, which exempts police for all
sections of the country having a dense ne
gro population, secures the liberty of the
press by exempting editors and such help
as they require in their business, exempts
employees of transportation and telegraph
companies, ministers of the gospel, shoe
makers, tanners, blacksmiths, Wagon-mak-
ers, millers, superintendents and employ
ees in hospitals and wool, cotton and pa
per mills, employees on Government
works, overseers of plantations, and one
man to every 800 head of cattle.
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THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

NEW 1ORk, OCL- y.
The intelligent and reliable correspond
snt Of the Times, under date of Antietam
the 9th, says:
There is nothing the soldiers desire 60
much as to have the war brought to a close.
With them time is everything. They are
tired Of the business and want to 90 home.
This is as true of the rebel soldiers as Of
our own, and with a certain class not l
hope by any means the best or largest.
They care not how it ends so that it ends.
Remove the legal restraint which holds the
army tsgether, and half of them would go
home tomorrow; the other half would
vote to send Commissioners to Richmond,
or welcome propositions from the rebels
for winding up the struggle rather than
drag il through another winter campaign
in the swamps of the Chickahominy or any
other part of Virginia, but give them the
word forward, and with the needful lead
ers and reinforcsments they will not stop
until they have chased the rebels into the
Gulf.
There is nothing the soldiers so much
dread as this eternal delay, and prospect
Of the indefinite prolongation of the war.
Let US whip or get whipped and have an
end of it, is the language of every man l
meet and talk with on the subject. The
officers who are worth a copper would say
the same thing if they possessed the inde-
pendence of those in the ranks, and would
speak their mind.
1 mention these things not willingly,
but for the purpose Of showing the tenn
per Of the army, and the absolute necessity
Of keeping their energies employed and
their minds easy.
The same correspondent states that the
rebels made their appearance in small
force opposite this place, for the evident
purpose of showing themselves. They
were mounted, and numbered 200 OF less
/ As they seemed anxious TO attract atten-
ton, a section Of a Parrott battery was
brought up, and few shells were sent af
ter them across the river. Of course they
made tracks.
The best information that can be re
ceived from Virginia confirms the idea tina
the body Of the rebel army, which fingered
for time on the south bank Of the PetO
mac, retreated up the valley in the direc
ton of Mnrtinsburg over week ago
They succeed, however, in keeping up thu
semblanee Of force along the Potoma,
for their own purposes.
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CLEVELAND. FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER TO- 1862.
TELEGRAPHIC.
THIS AFTERNOONS DIsPATeHEs.l
PRESENTATION OF OOL0RS
TO THE GALLANT 6lst. /
Enthusiasm Of the Soldiers.
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct 9.
A special dispatch states that after re-
view of General Sigels Corps, yesterday,
by General Banks, a new national flag was
presented to the 6lst Ohio, by General ST.
gel, for their distinguished bravery. Gen
eral Banks being called for, Gederal Sigel
said that he regretted that General Banks
had been compelled to leave for Washing
ton this evening, adding that no man had
more endeared himself to the nation, and
more thoroughly deserved the honor of the
people than did General Banks. Three
times three were given for General Banks,
and cheer after cheer for Sigel, Schurz and
the Union.
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Heavy Tax Proposed by the
Rebel Congress.
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW 1ORki OcI. ..
The Times dispatch has the following
President Lincoln's emancipation proclaim
alton has inspired the most lively terror
in the South. The rebels do not laugh at
the decree, but quake with apprehension.
They express fears that it may produce a
counter-revolution in the Slave States, and
the soldiers desire to return to their homes
to protect their families. They believe the
negroes to be organized in secret associa-
tions and only TO be waiting a favorable
opportunity to rise in insurrection en-
masse. They have heard already Of the
proclamation, and are becoming very res
tive under the yoke. The women and chill
dren Of tho rural districts are removing to
the cities for safety, and CONSERVATION
seems to be universal.
Advices of the Government from Eng
land show no change in the purpose of
England or France, and those governments
continue to indicate a settled purpose to
adhere to the oft-declared policy of inter-
vention.
The statement that Lee army is falling
back on Staunton, is confirmed, and it is
expected, in case he shall be pressed by
the Union forces, he will retreat to Cor
donsville.
The condition of the rebel army is one of
great destitution. In addition to their
want of clothing they are now living on
half rations.
Charles j. Faulkner is visiting their
camps, and is making speeches to sustain
their courage.
Strong efforts are being made by certain
citizens of Minnesota for the appointment
of Senator Rice as Major General of Vol
unteers, and an assignment to the depart
ment now occupied by General Pope. 1t
is urged that his knowledge of that coun-
try and the habits of the Indians, viii en-
able him to act with great efficiency in
putting an end to the existing troubles
It is also said that General Pope is acting
with more vigor than prudence, and likely
to make the subjugation of a few hundred
saYages, as in the case Of Florida, war
productive of immense cost to the nation.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-10

BosToN, Oct 3.
The United States steamer Alabama has
arrived from Port Royal She has the
crews of the prize schooner Defiance and
Nelly. The latter was captured Septem-
Der 23d by the Alabama
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ST. JOINS, N. F., Oct. 9.
The steamship Nova Scotian, from Que
bee for Liverpool, passed Cape Race at
seven o'clock on Tuesday night A furi
Gus gale was blowing at the time, and the
crew of the new yacht of the Associate
Press was nearly lost in a vain attempt to
board her.
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FOREICN NEWS.

SANDY HOOK, Oct. 9-l.3OP. NJ.
Steamship Persia, from Liverpool 9th,
via Queenstown the 10Th, has been signal
ed. She viii be up about four o'clock this
afternoon.
The Persia's advices are two days later