The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-09-17
GENERAL MCDOWELL,

1t wi II be remembered that report was
that General Sigel had shot at Mcdowell on
the field of battle. Gen. Mcdowell was
seen to wave white handkerchief, which
Sigel observing he rode up and inquired
what it meant. Mcdowell insultingly re-
piled that it was "none of his business"
whereupon Sigel discharged one of his pis-
tolls at Mcdowell, the ball striking his
sword and glancing off without injury to
him. So runs the rumor. For it's correct
ness we are not able to vouch.
Most serious charges, however, are being
produced against Mcdowell, which come to
us in so unquestionable shape, that they
will, without doubt, be made matters of
history. The most startling, which has as
sumed reliability beyond question, is
charge made in a letter by Colonel Brod-
head, of Michigan, written to his brother
and sister. This letter was written on the
battlefield few moments before his death,
ten balls having pierced his body. The let
ter was covered With his blood. The fol-
lowing is its contents entire:
DEAR BRoTnER AND SIsTAR: an passing now
from earth, but send you love from nay dying couch
For all your love End kindness may you be re-
warded. | have fought naufully, and low die
fearlessly. am one Of the victims Of Pope's i'm
becility and McDoWells treason. Tell the Presi-
dent, would he save the country, he must not give
our hslloved flag into such hands.
But The old Rag uV srsSnapA pei - the soldiers
wi rpnuiId nDllntAd ~ Nv
and treason.
john you eve duty TO your country write
show up Poper incOmpstency, and HcDOWelps ia
fanny, and force them from places where they can
send braVs nen to Assured destruction. l had
hoped TO live longer, but die Aidst the danger Of
battle, as / could wish. Farewell In you and
the noble officers Of my regiment, cSnfds my wife
and children, J.
This letter, it seems, has already come to
the notice of the President, as requested,
and has elected from Mcdowell tho follow
ing:
WAsNNsToN, September Q, 1852.
To His Ercelle'cy, he Presiden''
have been informed by Senator that he haa
seen note in pencil, written by Colonel Of Cav
airy, mOrtauy wounded in the recent battle stating
among other causes, that she was dying, . victim
to McDowel's treAchery." and that hs lrst request
that this note might be shown to you. That tho
Colonel believed this charge, and felt that his last
act on earth was great public service, there can
be, thlnk, no question, This solemn accusation,
from the grave of gallant otficer who died for his
country, is entued to great consideration, and feel
called upon to endeavor TO meet il well so gem
sral charge, from one now no longer able to sup
port il, can be met
l therefore beg you TO please cause q Court to be
instituted for its investigation and in the absence
of any knowledge Whatever as 70 the particular act
OF acts, time or place, or general conduct the de-
ceased may have had in view, have 70 ask that tbs
inquiry be without limitation, aud be upon any point
and every subject which may, in any way, be sup
posed TO have led TO this belief that il may be di
rected TO my hole coRdu general officer either
under another, or while in = separate command,
whether on matters OF administration or command
- IN my correspondence With say Of the enemy's
commanders, or with any one within the eaemy' .
lines 10 my conduct and tas policy pursued By me
toward the inhabitants Of the country occupied BY
our troops with reference TO themselves or their
property and, further to any mputAtons Of indirect
treSehery or disloyAlty toward the nation, OF any
individual having. like mJsslf, an important trust
whether have OF have not been faithful . sub0r-
dnAte b those placed over me, giving them heartily
aud 10 the beat of my capacity all the support in my
power and whether have or have not failed,
through unworthy personal motives 10 go to the aid
sl, nr sad re-entorcements 10, my brother com
manders.
That this subject Of my alleged EsaeheFy or dis,
10y atty may be fully inquired into, beg that all
officers, soldiers, or civilians, who know, or think