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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
Washington, July 90.


Jackson Is believed to be in command Of
so 70 10000 rebel Sroops. concentrated on
the line Of lie James River below Rich-
moad, and pursuing Gen. Pope. and that a
bold stand i beine aAadeaaith all the forces
that can be broughtin.
On yesterday man was overhauled at
Norfolk with pass South, pretending to
start to North Carolina. lie was followed
and the officer arrested him with 1000 let
trrs for Richmond. He admitted that he
waa paid $500 eretter for carrying them
We hear Of no loss on our side. Gen.
Pope takes the field tomorrow. The la,e
order Of Gen. Pope requiring the residents
within bis Ines who aid not take the oath
fallea auce to eiuigrate, Is already tearn4
iut IA fredericksburg. Thirty Of the
leading rvbes OF the town have gone to
Richmond with their families, and others
are preparing 10 follow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
ST. Louis. July %.

st. Louis, July %.
The secession members Of the second
branch Of the City Council have resigned
il compliance with Gen. WOODS intima-
ton that such was required to preserve the
peace and save their lives aud property.
Considerable excitement existed to-day
1T the British Consul's office, in consequence
Of large number Of perso claiming pro-
lection under the British flag. to exempt
them from enlistment IN the militia, under
the recent order Of the Governor.
An excited crowd was around the Office
among whom were many indignant citi-
zens, present to punish peridy Of the
American residents, having families, aud
business permanently located, who, ii the
hour Of peril, seek to sneak from duly by
enrolling themselves subjects Of Great
Bniian.
Several persons in attempting to get pro-
lection papers, We're severely handled by
the crowd. Numerous arrests were made.
The Irish were highly indignant al tile
English for deserving the flag OF their
adopted country and which nearly every
one Of them had sworn to support.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
Eg- Gen. Rosseau, bold sort Of Ken

II Gen. Kosseaii, bold SOFT Of Ken
tuckian, Of the Jim. Lane, Fremont no.
ton Of things, has taken the place Of Gen.
Mitchell at louisville, Alabama, the kid
glove 81 le Of conduct Of the latter ii
treating the rebels not suiiing the govern
ment since the Iate change Of heart Of
those in power
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

IE- / lie Two dollar fee for recruits has
beesl raised to four dollars, payable when
sworn into service. This will make even
forty dollars, advance payment, besides
what may be made up BY home aid
MONS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

G5- Lewis Partridge, Buehanan's Mar
shall cf Vermont, has been arrested for
treason, the evidence being clean and his
acts being Of the class designated as high
treason, fol- which the penalty is deatb.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

THE CuRREEcY PosTAGE STAMPS
The United States postage STAMPS, which
are nov coming SO freely into circulation,
besides having the amount Of their value
III figures upon their upper corners, may
be readily recognized by their eolofs and
rinnlftes which are rs follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
MURRAY AGENCY.

The subscriber, agent for the Hon. Chas. Aug Mur.
ray viii rereiu ia Grant Co. from The Sth inst 70
about the 10tlt .ay Of August spend day OF two
at each Of the following places; Cassvlllc, Bect0wn
divers Mills a Lancaster
Treasury Notes or any sound eastern currency viii
be received on lands contracts. i. "A. ~ b.
june % Two
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
NOTICE 10 ALL IN BEErCWN:

Nv old ACCOUNTS and notes OF an older date tbsD
Apri ~ have been left with Esq NewiEk tor settle
nient who is authorized as my agent. Persons know
ing themselves indebted requested to call on him
soon and settle hy note or otherwise.
Bselown, july %, 1862. ROBERT HICKS,
vs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
HEADoUARTERsARMY oFVIRGiBIA

~ A9AAN w. y "a y ~ ACO@.
GENERAL ORDER No. l.-Hereafler no
guards viii BE- placed over private houses
q private property Of any description
IS Whatever. Commanding oilieers are re-
spoHsieie f4c the eenduct oi tie troops
under theif coramaad, and the articles III
war aud regulations Of the army provide
miple means rof restraining them to the
lull extent required for discipline and ef-
ficiency.
Soldiers were called into lhe field to 10
battle against the enemy, and it IS not
expected that their force and energy shall
be wasted in the protection Of the private
property Of those most hostile to tie gov
ernmeut.
No soldier serving in this army shall
hereafter be employed in uch seAice.
BY command Of Maj. Gen. Pope.
(Sigued) GEo. D. RuGoLns.
Col A. A. G.. and Chief Of Staff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
STRAY HORSE!

Taken up by the subscriber the 18th Of july
2 miles son tn east Fennmore Post Once one nv
Horse about years old, with few white hairs b
forehead and white spo on lower part Of shoulder;
paces ard is about l41S hands high
Tie owner is requested 70 prove property, pay
charges AMI take said stray away
SIMEON A. NOBLE
Fennimore, July 20, 1884 5.4w Pd3l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
VO( NJ HORSES SrRAYED!
= EVE nnLLARa REV An.

stras Ell from Tie subscriber residing ia tho town Of
Marion. Grant Cotnty, on the cn0o.e 4afia, scout
Ne arN III Nav last two three scar old colts one
brown mare heavy back aud tail, night hind
foot white white side OF right fore oot; Tue
other bav getting horse, black atae aud TAIL wate
gar n forehead raw.boned and slightly ugly or
mel backed / will pas arsward of 5000 for their
de livery 10 me, or a reasonable sum for information
about them. SARAH 6Ltlo Ul'D
Nat5on Jnly 24th 1862. 7-4w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

MuRRAY LxND AaESr.-Mr Bond nd
vers;,es that he viii visit Grant County by
the 28th July and remain I'LL the 10th Au-
gust, staying a day or two at each the fol-
lowing places: Cassville, Beetown, divers
Mills and lastly, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

EE-A full regiment Of Union men has
been raised in Arkansas. They g. under
Gen. Curtis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

IL Fremonts disappointment to an
Important command is now more than
probable. Rebel sympathizars in The
North and Border State proslasely,
false pretending union men have played
their parts but 100 well ag inst Ere
mont. Their bogus machinery has
been seized, among other contrata and ar
ticIes, and put where they will be harmless.
The auti-Fremont leaders have already
opened howl against Gen. Pope, having
tailed on Gen. Butler. New York is about
to lead meaning demand for justice to
Fremont, and can't fail to get a hearing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

GgThe loyal Irish Of St Louis have
held meeting at which it was agreed to
allow The disloyal Irish just "A hours
to leave the city, no more.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
rzy Mr.. joseph Holt Of Kentucky

E.g Mr.. Joseph Holt Of Kentucky has
lately undergone an entire change Of heart
upon The question Of how the war should
be nducted. Though be fayors the
Presidents emancipation scheme fer the
Border States. be is for freeing the slaves
anyhow and armins them at once, and
wants the rebels sllenced, even il itcosts Us
the con tuition and the niggers to DO it.
Jrittenden and Wickliife are dead in Ken
lucky.
Gen. Butler thinks be will be able to
raise five union regiments in Louisiana.
L charge that union officers at New
Orleans had delivered up slaves royes
untrue Gen. Butler would as hang high as
Hannah any officer that would 40 the like.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

L5' Pennsylvania has already respond
ID 10 the late call for men, with 10000
.olunteefs. Harrah for our native Kero-
sens 6tats!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

EgThe Young Men Christians Assoc
cation Of Chicago ale raising a regiment.
Tie Board Of Trade Of that city have rais-
ed q regiment composed Of smart business
mon
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

HoasE SroLEN.-A b isht bay horse,
owned by Mr. w II. Brown at Pdtch
Grove, was stolen on Saturday evening last.
A reward Of $25 is offered for the horse
nd The Sheriff offers a reward Of S25..
for the arrest AMI delivering Of tn E
thief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
w AR NEW s.
ST. Louis. July ~.

ST. Louis, July II.
At one Of the largest meetings ever held
ii this city ii was resolved unanimously to
stand by the Union aud to spend the last
raan and last dollar if necessary. the Union
Icing Of more value to ST. Louis than to
any place on the Continent
New York July 90.
The Tribune has a special from Column
bus, Ohio, which states that Rev. DR..
Brooks, OF ST. Louis, and Rev. D. Hoyt,
If Louisville. were arrested on Friday
night, al the house Of the Missouri rebel
Judge Clarke, Of Ohio.
1t is reported tb important papers
were found on them, duplicating Vallan-
digham, who will be taken with them TO
Cincinnati.
The Governor has ISSUED orders to the
assessors to have the enrolment Of all able
bodied men ready by the 18th OF August.
IF there are not volunteers enough b. that
time, drafting is to commence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

Eg Mr.. Robert Hicks Of Beetown hav
ing gone on a visit to his friends in England
has left his business with Samuel Newick,
Esq. for settlement Indeb.ed persons
arc requested 10 settle by note o. pay
ment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
e. Tie President has DIS

EG ltG tSst0sht has given thc u
guisite so days notice warning 70 MI reb-
Us, referred 10 IN the Sixth section Of the
coaiiseation aei, warning tltem that they
may only practice treason without blame
for sixty days longer, after which time all
their property, except tier slaves which
aFe holy and sanctiied property may be
taken fer tie useof thegoyeinment. The
slaves may lie taken under another section.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

Rg That a,ischievous little rebel craft,
The Arkansas, has not been captured, as
reported.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

g- Wheat has advanced 70 81 @ 95
cts. in Milwaukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

Eg-The Chinch Bugs are called secesh
lios in Missouri, and have done heavy daul-
age Ill same parts Of that State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

IL Hon. Schuyler Colfax has been
unanimously renoninatvd f0r Congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
Nem ADVERTISEMENTS.
STRAY COLT.

There came and trespasssd upon t1e premises ~ th
subscriber residing lands owned BY him in the nnts
Settlement, in Potosi, tie 18th day Of Jnly 1850
one clay bank colt, about year old with xbi1
ian name and tail Tue owner is requested to emo
prove property, pay charges and take the same aav
Poios July % 7-w4s FRANK MULLER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
&C. Mhlch ave as Lo..ews:

INTERESTING FIGUREs-Thes following
figures, showing the comparative white
population and militia Of the loyal and
rebe, States, ere Of interest:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
ALL THE DIFFERENT STYLES IN MlREEF,

We shall receive ia fow days the Queen skirt ior
which we are the regular agents. AZ y msds % ,hg
t iip. sieel rivsted IA eaca connection edG, taued
with k leather warranted t. last tnree tinies ~ Ous
IVA common Ssir&s.
the res,oie YOU will hear daily tie stfeets, We
nave on hand Il isree lot ol ne@ anu fashionable
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
nav ANp pEsIRABLE sUMMER G0OOsI

Which we are now receiving, embracing everything
new and des able ia markets purchased al great sac
rigee FOR net cash by The senior Partner, no
sides IA New York 0r the exclusive purpose Of picking
up bargains IN mefchsadize, AMI IL Is our intention
70 remove Gu faces 10 Now lcih lor tAe purpose u
ioinr "A Importing aud i0b0ing sasiness, now,
in our business places we'll here, sacslacing
and closing out stock, the annexed rs Of prices
will snow For instance. haye hand, anu
receiving
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

Eg Ex-President Martin Van Buren,
died last week, aged about eighty. Dur
ing his last hours he manifested a strong
anxiety for the Uason, affirming bis III
most confidence III tic Pre- Ident.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

We do not intend having Plattyie for lack Of bus
mess a. those conveIsaut With our trade must 10
aware that our constantly nlied with custom
ers from morning till niguf, and ntsnG tLe sac
as a public benefit, wish - customer q ''sA
themselves the last obtSining 9sts&iaI
ia merchandtHe. Respectfully youss,
Nick v 81 LRO.
Platteyille Aug. ] 1862. Z
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

Eg ten Pops oifsrs i tiYe cent reward
for the arrest ani ie,urs 81 III absent or
asssfssd Captain uaesr bic command
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
LARGE LOT OF DRESS SILKS,

woll worth to-day in New York 81 90 per yard, which
we will sell, until the entire stock IS disposed Of ~
30 cents psl yard. Just imagined 80 cents per yard
f5f spleudid dress silks! All other silks Al equal
Is low pices.
large lot Of English Berages at 10 cents per yard
when Dress pattern is taksa. travelling slEed Pop.
inns al 50 cents per yard Splendid Strcs and Evening
Dress Goods a. low as 10 cents per yard. lrge lot
Of Lave las cents per yaid, l2s yards Tor SlO0
We have just recelved large lol o.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
BOOTS. SHOES & RUBBERS,

which We viii close cut at almost any price. For ia.
stance W. wi sell Ladies Congress ana English Last-
ing Caters At Is eeus-soid this day IN FiattevAeS
$40 pes palr.
Ladies' skirss.--NcKey and Bros i the place 70
nm cfas v0ar skifts We have hand the Bella lfS,
Four Cord Dianoae, Imperial Eugenia, and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
AGALLIN ERX CtOCD5l

which bound TO close out snd propose THIS day
to sci follows; Good French bonnels, we tIiA'
med from 500 to 81 90 each. Children aud Mis-
ses' Flats Ladies Onion Hats, the latest style, trim
med ia the desirable manner. ms aepaf mepi 40
under the especial charge OF Miss ahakenhosAy.
All orr print at 10 ceAIs per yard, warranted
fyst colofs. We receiving large lot 81 sam
Laer dess goods Tor 70 less than she colnmones
prints ia market nead and mark we'll the following
goods. whion W. are giving away:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30
CLoAlxs AND suAwLs

which we have determined to slaug hter. Our domes.
Tic stock is now very large having been purchased be-
fore any advance matter o speculation, aad Will
now be closed Qua at ord prices We nave On hAnd
5000 pairs Ladies aud Cht drouis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-30

Mickey Sc Bro. have determined 10 close out
thelT en,iie sloc~ on hand, together with large
amount Of
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-03-15
General Lander.

TIE telegraph brings the mournfnI in.
teilgence Of the death Of Gen. Lander -
He died a. brave man dieth, With bis
armour on, in the service Of q glorious
country, and sacrificed to noble cause.
Notwithstanding bis severe wound. and
feeble health, he recently performed .
march at the head Of his troops, which
will be remembered as one of the most
remarkable on record. lie made two
DAYS march in one. with raw troops through
mud which lower dowh the Potomac is
considered impossible by drilled soldiers :;
building ~ bridge over a river the enemy
supposed a sure barrier. he surprised taem
in camp, aud taking the officers and staff
prisoners, returned with the loss of two
men. THIS act was considered worthy Of
special notice by the President. and this
was communicated in such glowing words
by Secretary Stanton, that the dying Gen.
eral might well inr1ive the previous repri
mand Of General Mcclellan Tor susses,ing g
more activity.
Thus has passed. away another matyr to
wicked re! eliion another ghost to stand
up forever between our liberties and any
cawardy compromise With the rebels -
OmGhu RspubHcap
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-03-15
Declines tho Honor.

A club, political in i,a character, has
seen formed in Philadelphia having for its
object the advancement of some promi-
nent man for the next Presidency. 1t
lately addressed letter to Secretary Sew
ard upon the subject who perempsor'ly de-
clined the use Of his name in this connec.
ton. In concluding bis reply he says:
II could never consent, if unanm ously
called upon to be President Of division
OF the Republic. eheerfulIy give up my
aspirations for rule il the whole Republic,
as q contribution to the efforts necessary
to maintain it in its integrity. hardly
need add that its results from these cir
cumstanoes, that not only ask but per-
emptory require, my friends, in whose be.
half you have written to me, to drop my
name, hence!orth aud forever, from am ong
those to whom they look as possible can .
ddates for National distinctions aud pre-.
terments.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-03-15

Senator Harris has introduced bill to
establish Provisional Goverpmen.s wher.
ever the authority and laws of the United
States are resisted Ivy arms during tho
present rebellion except in the States Of
Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland and the 10y.
al portion Of Virginia The President, by
proclamation, may establish Provisional
Government, to the powers granted in this
bill! in such districts as he may determine.
The executive powers Of every Govern.
ment 80 established are to be exercised BY
a Governor. the Judicial powers to consist
of the Governor and three Judges TO be
appointed by the President and Senate,
the Governor at salary of $500, and
the Judges a. 1900 each per annum, the
executive power to extend to all acts nee.
essary to the enforcement Of the laws the
Legislative power to all subjects of rightful
legislation, not consistent with the Consti.
ton aud laws Of the United States. and
the Judicial power to all causes usually
determined 10 courts Of law. A Secretary.
Marshal and Distric. Attorney are to be
appointed. with the powers OF Territorial
officers. with salaries Of $1,000. The
Courts to have jurisdiction of Circuit, Dis.
trict and Territorial Courts, aud appeals to
lie to the Supreme Courts Of the United
States. The President may establish
ports Of entry within the limits Of the
Provisional Governments, aud appoint Col
lectors, with compensation no! exceeding
l.5oO per annUm, or, in the aggregate,
$40 700 year.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-03-15
A Friendly Voice from the screen
IsleS.D

The Dublin freshman comments on the
settlement Of the Trent affair as follows:
A man whose sword arm is disabled.
aud resting in a sling would be accounted
guilty Of suicide we're he to accept u chal.
lenge from an antagonist. for whom, even
will, the full! use of all its members, he
would scarcely BE- match. England found
America in precisely this condition, ami,
with 4 cowardce for which it would he
difficult to procure parallel. challenged
her to combat, which for the credit Of
humanity. she had the courage to decline.
Before tina: arm had got disabled within
the las. four years England, at the de.
mand Of America, re!inquished her pos
session Of one Of the main roads Of the
worlds commerce; and we may now con
graduate the mistress OF the seas in
having in exchange a couple of gentlemen
who according to the London Times, arr
Of no more account then "a couple Of
negroes"
We say to America. preserve your coun.
try from the shame Of European interior.
ence. If you do not mean that the for
eigner shall water bis horse in the Po.o-
mac. and the halls Of your Capitol be con.
vertsd into the assembly rooms of some
provincial parliament, save your country
and save it speedily.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-03-15
Gov. Wise and Hts Dead Son.

The Norfolk correspondent Of the Rich.
mond Dispatch, under date Of the 18th
ult., writes:
Last night. when the steamer arrived
at Currltuck, General Wise directed that
the coffin containing the remains Of his
son be opened. Then, learn from those
who we're present, scene transpired that
words cannot describe The old hero
ben. over the body Of his son, on whose
pale face the full moon threw its light,
kissed the cold brow mary times, and ex.
claimed in an agony Of emotion, 80, my
brave boy, you have died for me, you have
died for me, You have died for me-" That
powerful old hero Of Eastern Virginia, As
famous for the generous impulses of his
soul as for his indomitable bravery and
prowess-recoverins now from his i'll.
ness-and nerved, perchance, more strong
ly the great loss be has sustained, will
fight the enemy with an energy and deter
mination that will scarcely be resisted by
the congregating enemies of freedom and
humanity.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-03-15
Origin; I Notice.
TO MARGERl ROBERTS, FRANK RoBERI
and FRED ROBERTS. heirs Of Thomas Robert
deceAs. d, and JOSEPH kARE:

TO MARGERl ROBERTS, FRANK ROBERTS
and FRED ROBERTS heirs If Thomas Roberto,
deceased and JOSEPH kARE:
You are hereby notified that there is now on flo
IN the office Ct the Clerk Of the District Court Of
fl!month county state of Il wa, petition Of Chas
T. Orr asking the ortcosure of Deed of Trust rx
ecn'ed 10y Thomas Rcherts. now deceased. and Mar
gerry Roberts on the iHth day of juno 1858, on tn,
n"rth east quarter Of section 81, IN township 90,
north ~ range II west. in Plymouth county, iowa
l" secure to the petitioner the payment Of prouis
sorry mote given by said lhcs Roberts to said Orr on
the 18th lay Of June, 1853 for two hundred eighty
dollars due one after date it'll interest at 10
cent per ahnuHl after maturity, and asking that
sad fremis's be soin to pay tho .: two hundred
ana hItN-t"" dollars now due on said note, will in
ter"st ~ ten yer cent. per annum until Paid, and
SIS "i Auii. Now unless you appear AID answer
said IctiiI"; Oh bet noon ~ he second day Of
the next term Of the District Court IF Plymouth
county, to he begun and hold. II AT Melbourne in
ana for said county the second day Of APRIL lS,2
IL "ctauit viii be entered against you and a decree
rendered in acCerchuc" With the prayer of the p.t-
ti,,n. CiiAl,I.fS Z j,RI patitio,ar
hudson Joy, ttty's. for Petitioner. nc2a-lw
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-03-15

E. Secretary Camerons son has been
concerned, not only in horse and beef
contracts, but in great variety Of other
operations, by which he has already rea-
lized fortune much larger than that
which the brothcr,in-law of Secretary
Wel!es pocketed from his commissions for
the purchase Of old vessels. Some say
that young Cameron has made more than
o million Of dollars
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-03-15

GRATITUDE ON THE BATTLE FIELD.-
The Tribune's Fort Donelson correspon.
dent writes that in the terrible engage.
ment of Saturday there, an orderly scar.
gent seeing a rebel poin. rifle at the
captain Of his company, he threw himself
before his beloved officer. received the
bullet in his breast aud fell dead in the
arms of the man he had saved. The brave
fellow had been reared and very generous
ly treated by the captains father, and had
declared when enlisting that he would be
happy to die to save the life of his oene.
factors son. The affection shown each
other by Damon and Pythiss did not ex.
coed that Of this nanslsss soldier.