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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-08-05

rom Wnere we were.
Major Mix, third New York cavalry. says,
in answer TO the question:
"What number of men would have driven of the
enemy at Balls Bluff II you had gone up.
Answcr.-I think almost any number would, be.
cause we would have attacked them ON theiV flank
and rear. / think twenty-five men would have
scared them of, for being in the woods, aud coming
right out upon them they would have thought there
was something terrific coming.
Question-How many men had you over there
Edwards Ferry at the time you wanted to 60 up
to Balls BluffY
A:swer---I think not over fourteen hundred
men" ~ -
General Stone says, first testimony:)
'Now, here at Edwards Ferry Is Goose Creek,
Indicating on the map.) Here Is an ntrcnchmcnt
Of the enemy the road to Lcesburg, and there is
another intrenchnent IN there Indicating the pla-
ces) This is wooden ground along here, (above
the ferry on the Virginia side.) When this FIRE
commenced heavily on our right in the afternoon,
these troops of the left would have gone up, as
matter Of course, had Il not been fully explained in
the morning that there was an impossbilty, there
being two intrenchments Of the enemy here armed
with cannon. 1t was known beforehand that they
oues,ion-They could NOT 60 directly up or .c-
f Answer-No, sis; and that was known and ex-
planned to Col Baker before he started.
Question-What was the strength Of these batter
iess 1hrni aof ~ t.H rIT
Answer-They were within the woods, and we
could not tell what they were; they might be very
weak or very strong. All knew about them was
that they were in the woods, and thrt they had
opened spaces for the guns TO play, and knew
there were three guns there" 80 II s nla
Major Mix -ays. in answer 10 the question
"Question-were there any fortHcations between
the two places that would have obssructsd youf
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-08-05

Before the advance upon Manassas, Gener
q! Mcclellan changed his plane, and demau
ded TO be permitted TO leave the enemy in
trenched at Centreville and Manassas. TO leave
the Potomac blockadsd, and to take his army
to Annapolis by land, and there embark theu
for the rear Of the enemy to surprise him. II
the council Of war called upon this PROPOSE
tiou, the commanding general and eight out
Of twelve Of the commanders Of divisions land
here permit me to say that ana Informed
thai seven Of the eight Generals were appoint
oil upon the recommendation Of General Nc.
ClelIau) voted that il was not safe 10 advance
upon the wooden guns of Centreville, and Ia
adopt the new plan Of campaign. The Pres.
ident and the Secretary Of War overruled
this pusilanimous decision, and compelled
Mcclellan TO ''move Immediately upon the
enemy's works." He marched, and the tro'
phies Of that memorable campaign are known
to the Senate and tbe country. r,
AT Fairfax, General Mcclellan changed bis
plan and decided not to advance upon the
rebels with his whole force, but 10 return u
Alexandria, divide bis army, and embark fo'
Fortress Monroe and Yorktown. II was de-
ci,led that forty.five thousand men shouId be
left for the defence Of the capital, and he waa
permitted to embark. After much delay (un-
avoidable in the movement OF 70 vast force,
with IL enormous materially the general-in-
chief himself embarked. Soon after be sailsd
i came TO the knowledge Of the committee en-
the conduct Of the war that the capital With
lie vast accumulation Of material Of war, had
been left by General Mcclellan virtually with
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-08-05

Let the men who executed an i planned this
horrible slaughter answer to God aud an out.
ragged country. General Banks swears that
his ordcrs were such from General Mcclellan,
that upon his arrival at Edwards' Ferry, al
though his Judgment was against crossing, he
cid not feel himself at liberty to decline cross.
ing, AMI he remained upon The virgiuis side
until Thursday. 49,. .,.,.,,.... ,,.-...,sf
General Banks swear:
Question. One question in relation to the croes.
ing. You said that General Gorham thought Il not
advisable for our forces to cross. General Lander
thought it was, and you felt constrained to adopt
General Landers view. Do you mean that you felt
constrained in consequences of instructions or or.
ders?
Ansn,r. concurred with General Landeron 40.
count of my instructions. But then il vas not an
affair that should have planned myself at that
time. 1883 tI D. I9t1u|-n aH ui q.
Question. You took your instructions from Gen.
Asssosr. My instructions from General MeClel.
Ian were TO cross the river and did 90 Ear Nc was
practicable. The difficulty was that we had no
transportation TO make it safe" a,f
So muclf for the Wholesale murder al Bale
Aner consultation, it was agreed By Gene
raj Mcclellan that four regiments should be
furnished, and the time was fixsd for their EN-.
barkatiou' At the appointed time the ves-
sels we're ready, steam up and transports
alongside, aud thus they remained all night,
but no ucops appeared. Upon inquiry a. to
the cause, the General in Chief informed the
Secretary OF the Navy that he did not send
the troops because he feared the arrangements
for landing we're not perfected. The Secreta-
~ Of the Navy Informed him that when the
Navy and Arsy co-opefated. IL was the duty
Of the Navy to provide boats fos landing, aad
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28
Vigor and Rnergy---RorIL Ahead.

NlE0E ana huGEElsas " 0rA AEeu0s
A Washington dispatch says that the in
dicstions in all quarters are such as to give
ths assurance that both the army and navy
win not much longer remain inactive, but
win commence plan of operations prom
iGing the accomplishment of most impor-
tant results The preparations for this
purpose are nearly completed, and to such
sn extent as to preclude even the epossibil-
ity Of failure, and to answer all demands
from public and private sources, for a
more vigorous prosecution OF the war VIII
view to the prompt suppression of the
rebellion.
The appointment Of General ROsecrans
70 the command Of which General Buell.
has just been relieved, is owing to the vigOr
recently 80 conspiouOusly displayed by
him, and is a compliment to his fine quail
ties as 8 soldier.
Equal energy and ability will be expect
ed Of all entrusted with similar important
duties, and there is authority for stating
thst the injurious delays shall no longer be
ssubjest Of complaint.
The programme of course includes an
early movement Of the army of the Poto-
nae. To all of which all loyal citizens
will respond, Amen.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

We have heard of learning French in
six lessons, and other equally condensed
accomplishments and sciences, but it re-
mained for the Plain Dealer to give US the
whole science Of war in one easy lesson,
suited to the comprehension Of a child
The editor is discussing the prospects of a
battle on the Potomac, and with a stroke Of
his rsn thus puts the whole case in a nut
shell:
"Of course we are not informed as TO
the force composing the two armies Of the
Union, or that under Lee and Jackson.
That both are large there can be no doubt
snd the prospect now is that contest is at
= hand, or falling back Of the rebel army.
The rumors Of the retreat Of the rebel ar
my heretofore have been unfounded, and
viii be, unless it feels unable to defend its
present position, which time will show,
still we do not see that Winchester would
be the location to winter a Southern army
greatly composed Of troops from a much
warmer climate. Yet, they may remain
there if not driven out. few days will
determine what now seems imminent, q
general movement Of the army Of the Poto-
mae. As to the result the facts must
speak for themselves"
There's literary "strategy" for you
Remembering theunpleasantness Ofchang-
ing ones base after having been commit
ted to one policy (Vids its rejoicing over the
defeat Of the Union ticket that it had pro-
fessed to support the Plain Dealer re-
solves to be caught in no other similar
serape in q military point of view. After
the above view of athe situation" there'n
be no danger. 1t may chronicle any pos
Eible OF impossible movement, and say, " I
told you SC" without the slightest fear of
contradiction.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28
The New Surgeon General.

OF Surgeon General Smith, the Columbus
City Fact says;
"Dr. Smith possesses every qualification
requisite for the position. With large
experience, and with heart and soul ever
ready to sympathize with, and feel "for
others woes" he is the man for the place
No sick or MANNED soldier will ever forget
him. Passing among the wards, he will
have an eye upon everything-th COM
fort, the wants, the cleanliness Of all, will
have his particular care. Meeting with
the sick, the suffering, the desponding, he
will have a kind, a cheerful, q hopeful
word for every one; and his pleasant,
smiling, genial cOuntenance will infuse
new life wherever he moves. We know
DR.. Smith well-have known him ever
since he commenced the practice of medi-
cine, and years previously, and what we
say Of him is nothing to what might be
told. We congratulate the Governor upon
his good judgment in making this appoint
ment"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

The Peoples LINZ At New York, we sseit
stated, are having built the largest river
steamer ever seen in this or any other
country. She viii be 425 feeFlOng, go feet
wide, and 10 feet deep. She viii not draw
more than four feet loaded, which will
enable her to run in any stream navigable
by saw logs. Her bottom will be nearly
Aat-for 200 feet it viii be a dead Fat.
This gives her great buoyancy, and will
enable her to carry of load of freight
that would swamp the New World and
Isaac Newton of the North River. The
new boat will have 400 state rooms, and
will be able to accommodate !, 800 passen-
gers. She is to have two lines of state
rooms and two large cabins. Her ladies'
saloon will be q model Of elegance, size
and beauty. She is now building near the
Novelty Works, New York. She will
make her trial trip about the first of next
June. Her cylinder will be ninety-six
inches in diameter, the largest cylinder
ever placed on the Hudson or any other
river. The new boat will cost S380,OOO.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

As our readers will perceive, We have
commenced new arrangement in the
amaking mp" Of the evening edition of the
LEKDER. Heretofore, the morning and sf-
ternoon dispatches have been made up on
the outside, so that, in the evening edition,
thelatest news was to be found on the first
page. Hereafter, the latest news in each
edition will be upon the inside pages, as
has heretofore been the case with the morn
ing edition.
Under this new arrangement, more par
tieular attention will be devoted to the eve
ming edition than has been done, and our
endeavOr win be to make it ali that our
friends and readers can desire. The latest
news by mail and telegraph up to three
o'clock P. NJ will be found in the EVENING
LEADER, together with editorials and in
tsrssting comments upon the passing news
Of the day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28
The Scoring of a Traitor.

Medary, of the Columbus Crisis, gets in
the Louisville Journal of the 18th; one Of
the most caustic scorings which that
old Democratic wheel-horse ever had. II
"sammedary" don't vince under this
lash, then his hide is as thick as that of a
rhinoceros. Prentice says:
"Governor Medary, the Editor of the
Columbus (O.) Crisis said that we had a
son in the rebel ranks at Augusta, and
that he has a son in the Federal ranks
The two facts 60 equally to prove, that, in
these times, sons are little influenced by
the examples and teachings of fathers.
"The Columbus Editor says, that, in
Philadelphia alone, the sbolitionists raised
$4,000 for us. He may be the father of
loyal sons, but he is the father Of rebel
lies, and has as large family as Adam
We have never received dollar from Phil
adelphia except for regular subscriptions
to our paper, and the whole amount thus
received in any yesr has certainly never
been the fortieth part Of forty thousand
dollars.
"The man of the Crisis says, that, less
than year ago, we sent him kind and
friendly letters in regard to persons impris-
oned at Camp Chase. It may have been
less than year ago, but it was before he
made his traitorous effort to bring the
United States Government into disrepute
by falsely asserting that it initiated all
the worst conduct Of the rebels and beat
them at it. A kind or civil note from US
isn't general license to the persons who
receives it to play the traitor and rebel for
ever thereafter.
"The Editor tauntingly asks how we
like the results Of the Ohio election. We
like them exceedingly. We regard them
as the triumph of conservatism. He need
not 1atter himself that they are the tri-
umph Of treason or of traitors.
"The old rebel sympathizer says that he
has received a present Of a rooster, which
he has put in training for the pitt That's
just what the Devil has long had him in
training for.
"This old man Medary seems to have ex-
pected us TO retract what the Journal lately
said Of him. We shouldn't wonder if he
were suddenly TO disappear from mortal
eyes, for nature ought to make retraction
Of him. He never was of any account,
and in his case, contrary to the established
rule, old Madeira gets worse by sge. If
the liquor was ever passable, some niger
must have stolen it, as niggers will, and
substituted 1.-THE dirty dogI a much more
questionable fluid
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28
Tbe Orpbnu AsyIum Anniversary.

Our citizens should bear in mind the fact
that the anniversary of the Cleveland Or
phan Asylum is to be held at the First Bap-
tist Church tomorrow "wednesday even
ing. A very interesting time may be
expected in speaking, singing, reports, etc.
This Asylum is the peculiar charge of the
city, which should not let its children suf-
fer for want of care and thOughtfulness.
But a small sum is yearly needed to con-
duct the benevolent work of giving home
to the homeless, but small as it is, it is all
the dsFs-I.-y.-y = sl,s- Pl.e.I.9i --i-----..ld
without it, grow up in destitutiOn, ignO-
rance and crime.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28
General Fremont.

1t Is now said that General Fremont will
go to the Southwest, to operate in Texas.
His command, it is said, will be an irreg-
ular levy, organized by himself, on ba-
sis similar to that of the Partisan Ran
gers now harrassing the hanks of our ar
mics in Kentucky and the Southwest, and
serving as the military police of the rebel
lion. Fremonts force will be the counter
acting military force Of the United States
in Texas and the extreme Southwest.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

The correspondence Of the Cincinnati
Gazette shows that the army of the Ohio
is not falling back toward Louisville, as
had been reported. Its route lies in
different direction, and now that an earn
est General-one who believes in fighting,
pursuing and destroying the rebels, has
been placed at its head, the people may
anticipate performances, commensurate
with the size of the army, the bravery Of
the soldiers, and the Importance of the
fields of operations.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28
Prsmotions Of Ohio Omcer,.

The following promotions have been
made at Columbus:
"Sixth Cavalry - Captain Thomas L.
Mackay to Major, vice 0'Ferrell resigned; ;
lst Lieutenant ]. P. Yanpearce to Captain,
vice Mackayi ID Lieutenant Clarke to 1st
Lieutenant; Sergeant John G. Reeves to
I'd Lieutenant. 23d Infantry-Lieutenan
Colonel B. B. Haynes to Colonel, vice
Scammon, appointed Brigadier-General !;
Major James NJ Comely to Lieutenant
Colonel. 43d Infantry Captain H. H.
Sage to Major, vice Herrick.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28
Elections in November.

No less than nine States hold their annual
elections on the 4th of November next
They are as follows: New York, New Jer-
sey, Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota and Della
ware. All elect members of Congress, and
New York, Michigan and Massachusetts,
choose Governors. All elect State legisla-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

The Army Of the Potomac on the Move.
At last it appears that the sluggish ar
my Of the Potomac is in motion. Gene
raj PleasantOn led of with the cavalry, ex-
peeting To be in Leesburg yesterday. Gen
eral Burnside has crossed The Potomac with
his whole force, and was on his way tow
ard the enemy. All things look to full
6nment Of the prOmiOe of "a vigorous
prosecution of the wal" With Burnside
ct the East, and Rosecrsns at the West,
Kemsy look out for stirring events.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28


After having playedon the Pianos Of Bessrs. Knsbe
Co, it is impossible not 70 bear testimony 70 their
qualitis, which have acquired for them the eminent
manufacture, which have played, are exceeding
y remarkable for their qualities Of TONE. The Bass
Is powerful without harshness, and the upper notes
sweet, clear and harmoniOusy mellow, (chrystlian
and do not hesitate 70 express in regard TO these in
struments my entire satisactiOn and declare that
they are equal II not superior to the best manufso-
tured In Europe this country By the most celebra-
ted makers. lsignedl L. NJ GOTTsCHALK.
To Messrs. VIZ KEARE 4 Co, Baltimore Il can
not but congratulate you upon the immense progress
and improvements which you continually make on
your Pianos, which in my opinion, rank amOnR the
very best in the country. NJ. STRAK0sOH.
mir. GEo. A. BARLOW :-Thess noble Instruments
possess immense resources Of power and expression
rich and sympathetic; while the high notes ne bril-
liant, clear and pure as silver bells.
Tho scale Is even without single daW; the action
the finest OF which the PinnOfOrte Is susceptible
In a word, Knabe's Pianos worthy Of the great
est Artists, and are capable Of rendering the nest
compositions known in this realm Of Art,
ELIZA SHEPHERD,
Mr. G. A. BARLOW, Dear lr:-It gives me pleasure
to state that consider the knabs Piano equal any
and superior TO most instruments made in this coun
try, especially in richness and volume OF tone
Having used one Of the same for ten or more hours
Of each day for two years, feel confident in
mending them TO all who are unacquauted with their
great qualities" am respectfully yours,
Teacher Of Music, Cleveland Female Seminary.
G. A. BARLOW, Dear Sir 1T gives me much pleas
to be able TO say, that consider Knabes Pianos
he finest, both in volume and sweetness, which have
tver played upon, either IN America or Europe.
The pedals operate with better effect than in any
other Instruments and in fact, Enabe's motto may
truly be, Excelsior" Mrs. o. s. DOUGLAS,
Teacher Of Music, Cleveland.
Prof Fl. !. NOTHNAGLE, Teacher Of Music in the
Ohio State Blind Asylum writes :-'A examining
a large number Of VIM. Knabe & Cos Piano FUrtes
| unhesitatingly pronounce them superior to any I
have Their tone Is grand and noble; they have
great capacity for sustaining the sound and their
volume Of tone or power have never hoard excslled
They combine with fine touch, DEPTH sweetness Of
tone, purity and durability"
''That the Fnabe Piano Is superior 70 al others
made in this country, for brliancy, sweetness, and
volume Of tone needs only to Be heard to convince 10
the iact.m-tState Journal, Columbus, Ohio.
auRl5:E27
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28
nsnth nf nIndnme Annn Bishop.

The Milwaukee Sentinel makes the sad
announcement that Madame Anna Bishop,
the celebrated singer, was burned in St.
Paul, Minnesota, by her clothes accident
ally taking fire on Wednesday last from
the effects Of which she died on the Friday
following.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

Steps have been taken to have Colonel
Mcmillan of the s5th Ohio Regiment court
martialled, on the charge of cOwardice at
Richmond, KY, and for unOficer-like con-
duct TO his men.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

According to an order just received from
the War Department, troops on active
campaign must be prepared to bivouac on
the march, the allowance Of tents being
limited. Hospital tents, being for the sick
and wounded, must not be diverted from
their proper use.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

General Mcclellan has practically
acknowledged that all the acquisitions
from his army on the authorities { Wash
ington have been answered.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

A party Of southern emissaries, with a
large quantity of cOntraband goods and
letters, were recently arrested on their way
from Baltimore to the rebel domains. They
we're locked up at Baltimore to await trial.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

a FRIEND IN EEED-TRY IT.
Dr.. Sweets sINFALLTBLE LINIMENTi Is preparec
from the recipe Of Dr. Stephen Sweet Of Connscticut
the great bone SETTER and has been used In his prao
toe for the last twenty years with the most astoush
ing success. As en- external remedy 1t is without a
rival and Will alleviate pain speedily than any
other preparation. For all Rheumatic and Nervous
Disorders IL s truly tnfaiibls, and curative for
Sores wounds, Sprans, Bruises, &C., its soothing
healing and powerful strengthening pTopensites eE-
cite the Just wonder and astonahmen Of al who have
ever given Il trial Over four hundred certificates
Of remarkable cures performed by Il within the Last
two years, attest to this fact. Strong Armstrong,
Agents for Cleveland. decI0al ltsoWdaW;R2S
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-28

General Van Dorm was once q great fa-
vOrits in our army, and the Nashville
Union has been told by one of his former
companions in arms that he was regarded
as one Of the most accomplished and
bravS Of the rebel officers. He became
niserably dsbased creature, having de-
graded himself socially years before he be-
came 6 traitor. While in the United
States service he deserted his young wife,
= lovely and accomplished Mississippi girl,
and took up with vulgar, ignorant wO-
nan from the lowest walks of life. He had
formerly been popular man, but when
this event occurred his brother officers and
former associates forsook him entirely,
and refused to recognize him any further.
BE sank lower and lower, until he reach
ed the bottom Of moral degration by join
ing the rebellion, and he died by the hands
Of q fsllow-traitOr in brawl which he
originated.