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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12

and the stars were shining in all their
beauty. Soon it would be that the dark
cloud would pass away, and one by one
the stars would reappear in all their glory,
and the people would thank God they
were all there.
Mr.. Davis reviewed the various shades
Of politics and the purposes Of political
organization. He discussed the peculiar
tiles and dignity oflabor, and in the course
OF his remarks said: Never again would
slavery become the controlling power of
the Government, and let IL be known
that while we have hitherto been true to
the compromises Of the Constitution, we
now feel ourselves absolyed therefrom by
the acts of armed slave holders.
SRxATE-Mr. Harris presents a petition
in favor of comforting the rank of Major
General on Geu. John z. Wool. He also
presented a petition in favor ofthe eman-
c~ipation of the slaves.
Messrs Harlan and coaamer also pre-
sented a petition in favor of emaneipating
slaves.
Mr.. Fessenden from the Committee Of
Finance reported back the Post Ofibe
appropriation Bill without amendment.
Mr.. Collamer from the Post Office Com
mittee reported back the postal money
\ order bill.
Mr.. Hale from the Naval Committee
reported a joint resolution rendering the
thanks of Congress to Commander Colds
boro, his officers and seamen for their
gallant conduct at Roanoke Island
Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Sherman, the bill in
relation TO the pay of members of Con-
gress was taken up
An amendment was adopted making the
mileage of members twenty cents per
mile.
After some discussion, at one O'Clock the
Senate went into executive session.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
THE LATEST NEWS!
GREAT BATTLE IN ARKANSAS !!
IMPORTANT INTELIIGENCE

From Arkansas we have official news
that Gen. Curtis has defeated the com
bined forces of Price, Mccullough, Van
Dorm and Mcintosh, in a three days bat
tie, and captured a large amount of pro-
visions, stores, &c. Our Cavalry were in
pursuit of the fleeing rebels. The loss of
Gen Curtis estimated at 1000 killed and
wounded. Enemy's loss still larger
Battle probably fought at Boston Noun
tains.
1t is officially announced that the enemy
has abandoned his heavy Notifications at
st. Simons and Brunswick, Georgia; and
that Fort Clinch, fernando, and St.
Marys, in Florida, are ours.
Brunswick is on the Southern coast
of Georgia, and the terminus of the Bruins
wick and Florida Railroad. st. Simons
is on an island in the vicinity. st. Ma
rvs river in Florida. some 40 miles south
of Brunswick, and Fort Clinch is not far
from ST. Mary's. Fernandina is little
farther south, and connected by railroad
with Jacksonville, Cedar Keys and Tall
ahassee.
1t is credibly stated hat the rebelshave
evacuated Centreville, Winchester and
other points, indicating 4 general falling
back of their forces.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12


ed with all the intricate passages and
passes among the mountains, who if they
were to unite in self-defence could in a
short time exterminate them. Any sane
man would suppose this to be the course
they would follow to protect themselves
from the oft repeated ravages of these
robbers, but on the contrary on the first
appearance Of these williams, no matter
how small their number is, all the men
saddle their horses and gallop to the near
est Federal camp for assistance, and thus
allow them to commit their depredations
with impunity. One instance of this es-
pecially | will notice, a few days ago a
party of these outlaws, nine in number,
came into Burlington, a small town about
nine miles from here, and at once COM
menced to gather up all cattle, horses and
provisions they could get hold of, while
thirteen brave Virginians mounted their
horses and rode in hot haste to our camp
for assistance. Such facts speak for
themselves. Thirteen armed men allow
II to come into a town and pillage it
while they 60 to seek assistance, such
men do not deserve protection at least so
thinks
Yours, respectfully, NJ. H. HOBBS.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
From the 10th Regiment.
CANE RoSsEAu, NEAR

BowLIxGsG GREEN, Feb. 2Sth.
Dear Fnsads:-We are now encamped
about one half mile from Bowling Green,
which place we reached several days ago.
There is a great rush of troops here, who
are crossing the river as rapidly as posi-
bic, and pushing forward to Nashville
The bridges being destroyed renders the
crossing slow and tedious. a temporary
bridge has been constructed of 8 steamers,
moored side by side, on which the troops
and wagons are passed over. This is the
most warlike place re have been in;
about 10000 troops were here when we
came, of which the greater proportion
have gone, but their places have been
flledi in a degree by newcomers. Artillery
is constantly passing, and the road is filed
with troops, and trains of wagons, for the
distance of a mile or more. Gen. Nc
Cooks brigade reached Nashville last
evening. Gen Rosseau's brigade crossed
early yesterday, and will probably reach
there tonight, or tomorrow. Gen Mitch
ell is 6 miles the other side of Nashville,
and latest report says the rebels have
made no stand as yet. A number of men
are getting out timber to rebuild the
bridges, which job l learn has been con-
traeted for. The cars do not yet run
down to this place, from Louisville, but
we expect a train tomorrow. The prin-
cipal distractions are at the tunnel, a few
miles this side of Cave City, which the
rebels blasted full of rock; they also tore
up the track for the distance of a mile, or
so, on each side Of the tunnel, and spoiled
the rails by placing them on large piles
of ties, which they fired; as soon as the
rails became heated in the middle, they
bent by their own weight, rendering them
useless, at least FOR the present. On the
other side Of the river we have two gc3a
locomotives, and abont 20 cars. The
trVin left yesterday for Nashville; taking a
load of soldiers, it returned last night and
left again to-day. The retreating rebels
destroyed some very valuable property
here among which are the engine house,
and the machine shop of the railroad
company; there were four locomotives
burned in the Round-House, and one dis
abled by the falling walls. Bucknsrs
Notifications are in plain sight from our
camp; they are eight in number and are
situated upon eight different hills. The
main fort is across the river, on an emil
nence above the town, called college
Hill" from which point the enemies guns
could have commanded approaches in all
directions, for at least FIVE miles. and it
would have been almost impossible TO
have taken it. by any direct attack. In
their hurry to leave the place, they left
a few wagons, ambulances, and an iron
8 FOUNDER. an old q. S. smooth bore
We will probably leave here some time
to night. We have had no mail since we
left Columbia, except a very light one at
Glasgow. We will have excellent roads
from this, which is what we have not had
sincs we came into Ky. The bows now
begin TO look forward to the close of the
war, and many confidently expect to
reach home in a couple of months at the
farthest. All mail matter for this Reg,
should DO directed via Bowling Green.
T.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, March D..
HoUsE.-Mr. Burlington introduced q
bill authorizing the appointment OF two
Inspector Generals. Referred to the
Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Aldrich reported a bill to increase
the medical efficiency of the army.
The House ~concurred in the report of
the conference Committee on the disagree
ing amendments to the joint resolution
providing for the payment of the awards
of the commission to investigate the
claims growing out of the military opera
tons in the Western Department.
The House then took up the Senate
bill providing for the organization Of the
staff attached to the divisions ofthe United
States regular and volunteer service.
Mr.. Blair, of No, explained that the
bill proposed no increase OF the army, but
allowed certain officers to be detailed for
staff duty. The passage OF the measure
was deemed essential by military officers.
Mr.. Mcpherson opposing the bill, said
it would increase the staff Of every divi-
sion, and p~roportionally the expense
Under the present circumstances the
President can increase the staff of anv
division when an emergency requires it.
After further debate the bill as amend
ed was passed,
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the bill to regulate the ranking
privilege.
Mr.. Perry apoke in opposition to ex-
treme anttslavery measures. This was a
time for the exhibition of patriotism and
defence of the Union. He was at o loss
to see how it was necessary to set the
slaves free as an ally in the suppression OF
the rebellion. This was not q war for the
destruction of the South, but for the res
toration Of respect everywhere to author
ity Of the Government. Everywhere be-
hind the dark cloud of the rebellion the
skv of tho Union was clear and bright
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
State of Affairs in Western Va.
CAMP LANDER, NEW CREEK, Va.
March End, 1862.

March End, 1862.
Editors Chronice.-Much has been said
and wrote of the sufferings of the Union
men in Western Virginia, exaggerated ac-
counts of their sutEarings have been pub
lished which for the most part have exist
ed only in the imagination of newspaper
correspondents.
After nine months stay in various parts
of Western Va, / have come to the oon-
clusion that the Union sentiment is not
very strong here, the Union men of Wes-
tern Va. are not the Union men of the
Northern States, they are not like the by
al sons of Ohio, who at their count-y's
call left heirwork-shops and ploughs and
all the comforts of home to rally around
the Starry Banner md prevent it from be-
ing trailed in the dust. Far from it, rath-
er would they remain at home in inglori-
Gus safety and allow the work of driving
the Rebel Robbers from their fireside: to
be done by the hands of strangers, they
looking passively on in the meantime.
But there are exceptions 10 this, you
can sometimes meet with q whole soued
Union man, in the real sense of the ward,
who would freely peril his life and fortune
to defend and preserve the Constitution,
but they are few and far between. This
may seem hard but it is true, Western
Virginia has eleven Regiments organising
but they are mostly composed of Ohionns
and Kentuckians, so she can claim but
little, however, in that point, and those OF
her sons who have volunteered refuse to
leave the western part of the State, alleg-
ing that they only volunteered TO defend
their own State.
The so called Union men of Western
Va, nave suffered some of them severe
" at the hands of the rebel marauders,
but in q great many instances it might
have been prevented by q little courage
and energy displayed on their paris
Hardee and Hampshire counties are at
present infested by q company of rebel
cavalry under j. +. Sheriff, who has gam
ed an unenviable n~otriety by the bold
ness of his actions. / called them cavalry,
it would have been nearer the truth had
l called them robbers, for robbers they are;
they roam through the county in small
squads stealing everything that can in
any way be useful to them, and so fami-
lar are they with the county that it u al
most impossible TO catch them. Innum-
cradle plans have been laid for their cap
ture, but thus far they have frustrated
them all and their daring robberies are
still increasing, and still no efforts are
made on the parts of the citizens to put >
stop to it, beyond calling on the Govern
ment for protection. The mere name Of
Sheriff cavalry strikes terror into the
hearts of whole communities, and yet in
the two named counties there are hun
dredso able bodied men, well acqusint
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12

The late news from Europe indicates
that in Great Britain American rights are
beginning to be understood. In reply to
a speech of Lord Caernarvon in Parlia-
ment, making a great nois about the arrest
of two Englishmen by the order of Mr..
Seward, who discharged them on finding
that they were not guilty of the practices
of which they were suspected, Earl Rus
sell states that the American government
has a perfect right to arrest British sub
iects. in a time of civil war, if it has rea-
son to suspect that they have been furth-
ering the DESIGNS of the enemy. The
English government is in the habit of do
ing the same thing itself.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
PLATTE CRY, FEB. u, 1862

Dear -: During these our last days
in Missouri we are having some rare sport
Night before last the orderly came IN
about midnight and called for 10 men to
catch n party of ~JayhawkerS. We were
soon mounted and after riding about two
miles met-not q party of rebels-but y
runaway slaves, we escorted them to q
place OF safety on the other side OF the
River. The next day the owuers came
into town, telling how many slaves they
had lost and raiSng quite a mHs general
", so the Col. fer fefas sake ordered the
Pickets to allow Negroes to pass but no
soldiers This we supposed had spoiled
all our fun but not so, the orderly saldhe
had promised totake another lot across
the next night and whether he was reduc-
cd TO the ranks or to ashes he should go Well
Just before nighth he went to Headquarters
and when he came back he said Is cas all
riqft. Although we have lost 4 good deal
of rest lately, twenty-five Of US concluded
to see him through, so of we started, rode
boldly past the Co.'s. quarters, across the
big bridge, and away we went peh nell
- - A strange
thing is that and a strange man is
that orderly-yon-oughtt $40 hiass
his whole soul seems wrapt up IN Freeing
Slaves, with him nothing is too hard for
the rebels, and the man who interferes
with him is q Of piSts Shot
Last Friday ] witnessed asight, such as
l never wish TO see again. It was the sale
at auction of three children all whiteF
than / am, one was a bright little black
eyed fellow of eight or riae years Of age
You may be sure it did not increase my
love for slavery much. The three we're
bought by one man for Sis. The Sext
morning he was in town complaining that
some one had stolen the three ehIidTer,
his best house servant, a horse and buggy
and had killed his dog, no one kRel0 any-
thing about it, but 1 know they are IN q
Land of Freedom
Yours, respectfully.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12

10 Lane, of Oregon, when be was elect
ed Senator, received from the Federal
Treasury $4,000, for walking from one
wing of the Capital to the other. 1t was
in this wise: Lane was Representative of
the Territory Of Oregon, and as such re-
ceived his mileage Of $685.. While such
Representative, Oregon was admitted as a
State, and 30" was>chosen Senator. He
took his hat from the cloak-room of the
House, walked across to the Senate, de-
posted his hat IN the. cloak-room Of that
chamber. stepped up to the Secretaryas
Office, and drew as mileage another SIS, 96S.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12

among tie operatives N your dozniiO~s." If
they hsveany such power it is the inter
est of the world it'ehould be broken, and
u would think that the sagacious Ma
poleon and the. proud ~Palmerston, instead
OF meditating their recognition, would say
TO them: Lay doOn your arms, and not
only gire us your cotton, but restore 70 US the
market Of united and peaceful cOS1stry, s0itkosa
Uhich yo&r rae material rsiR Be comparatively
ghals pahte."
AMOS KENDALL.
February 10, 1862.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
S@7OO

This is about the richest bank disclo-
sure we have ever had in this city, and
this expose of it. now in the appointment
of a Receiver, will lead to great inquiry
and investigation in Albany and else
where.
From these political disbursements, we
could translate a great many political
movements, acts, tricks, votes, &C., &C.,
but we refrain for today. 7. Express.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
Yours, respectfully.

Now Messrs. Editors as the I'd o. Caval-
ry is mostly from the Western Reserve,
and as the above are some of the doings
of the Reg, and as Gen. Doubleday is
popular with his men, and as heis far dis
tant laboring Tor the overthrow of the
rebellion, let US cheer his heart and
strengthen his hands by words of eneOur-
agemeat from home. as l know he has the
confidence and esteem of the officers and
men of the Cd Cavalry.
Respectfully yours,
JAS. Z. KENNEDY.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
For the ". R. cbrOnieIe.

MEssRs. EDIToRs II noticed in your is
sue of the 5th inst, an article taken from
the Leavenworth Conservative, in regard
to Col. Charles Doubleday, tnow acting
Brig Gem which in my opinion does that
gentleman great injustice, and in his alb
sence l think we should at least suspend
Judgment until we have something more
than mere rumors, as the article alluded
to purports to be.
From my personal Intercourse with
Gen. Doubleday, during nearly five
months as a company officer in the End
Ohio Cavalry, and from numerous letters
received from members Of the Reg. since
I returned home, I am free to say that 1
do not believe a word of it.
The following extract from a letter re-
ceived lately, looks different from the re-
port published in the Conservative.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12

Cockpit battery has been captured by
u hotilla. The Stars and Stripes float
overit. Four rebel regiments, behindthe
guns with the gunners, were driven off.
Cockpit battery was the worst on the Po-
tomac, and has fired twelve thousand shots
at our vessels and camps of General Hook
er's division opposite. Hooker has recent
ly tried Whitworth guns, said to carry
seven miles, upon them with excellent
results.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
Astounding Bank Disclosures.

The New York State Comptroller has
appointed a Receiver for the Africans
Bank, of this city. The Receiver is Hen
~ e. Tanner, late Teller of the Bank
and the Receiver meets the entire APPROX
al of the stockholders.
The affidavit of the late President, ask
ing for a dissolution of the Bank, showsthe
investments of about Sl00,0 0e, chiefly for
''politicalpurposes,9 and many in the City
Hall, New York-the object being osten-
sibly, to get the city deposits There are
$50, 600 more in dispute, claimed by Mr..
Geo. Platt, the security and brother of the
late Chamberlain Platt-whieh S26, 900
seems to have been also distributed for
political purposes" What gold there
was in the Bank, at the time of the ex-
element about it, amounting to $4,000,
was Withdrawn by Platt and certain Direc-
tors, to purchase the stock of the Bank, IN
Wall street, in order to keep upthe Bank
by saving its stock from depression-which
$4,000 was all lost, as the stock was
good for nothing.
The political disbursements Of the bank
are stated to be as follows, (mainly
through Mr.. Cowan, q Pennsylvania of
some note, who, it viii be recollected,
someyears ago, sold Pennsylvania lands to
Ole Bully;
Cowan, on Kinner's notes and ehecks----Sl5M
A. 500
y. c. Plat. in Bank Bills. disbursed at the
City Hall for which q bogus note was given. 5000
Edward Jones mote on demand, which he re-
ports discussed among the Aldermen -...... 5000
Small hotel notes good for nothing 1890. $500
Given Ben. Wood on q bogus note---.-~--... 1e,T00
10 Edward Jones. on q claim against the
Court Of Pleas, also good for moth
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12

Gen. g. S. Grant is now rendered I'm
conditional Surrender Grant,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-12
Manassas Evacuted !
EVERYTHING BURNED Up

Federal Troops I'm Possession
WASHINGTON, March II.
Manassas has been evacuated by the rebeIs ,rd
our forces have taken peaceful POSSESSION. Our
troops occupy Centreyille, and the rebels hayeeyac-
uated Manassas.
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ARMY Corresnondenee.

"Reign of Terror" over I'm Nashville.
The following letter from Major A. S.
Hall, to Lieut.. Charles R. Harmon, has
been kindly handedus, by the latter, for
publication:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-14

inst. was received this morning by the Balti
more American.
The Dispatch admits that Mcclellan has Sc
cured the safety OF his army in a most mastery
manner.
The number Of Federal prisoners is stated at
4 800 who are confined in tobacco warehouses.
Capt. John Pollard, Sd Michigan, is among the
captured.
President Davis has issued au order to the re-
bel army SAYING that although they we're greatly
outnumbered by the enemy they have won a
great and glorious victory.
A grand final battle was expected up to Tues
day morning. but reporters were shut out from
the lines, and nothing could be learned.
The Petersburg Express, of Monday, says:
Fifteen to % 900 endorsements had reached
Mcclellan, and that the James river was almost
bridged with transports.
The army appropriation law contains the fol
lowing clause for providing for the comfort of
discharged soldiers who NAV arrive in the princi-
pal cities of the United States, so disabled by
disease OF by wounds received in the service as
to be unable to proceed to their homes, and for
forwarding destitute soldiers to their homes.
Two hundred thousand dollars are to be APP
propIiated to this purpose, and expended under
the direction of the President OF the United
States
The President has appointed Maj. Gen. of Vols
Pope. now in command of the Department of
Virginia, a Brigadier General in the regular ar
my. vice john Z. Wool, promoted.
The Philadelphia Press of to-day says a ru-
NOR. apparently well authenticated, was afoat
last evening to the effect that an engagement had
taken place yesterday before Richmond, in which
the Union forces were victorious, and the enemy
driven back several miles.
A dispatch on the subject was understood to
have been received stating that our trOOns after
the conflict rested upon their arms. eager to re-
new the engagement. Gen. Mcclellan and staff
were well. No further particulars has beer re-
ceiyed.