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The Portland daily press., 1862-09-17
From Hon. Josiah III. L

From Hon. Josiah H. Drummondl
am using the Anderson Spring Bed Bottom and
l am very much pleased with it,
JOSIAH II. DRUMMOND.
Portland, July %, 1862.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-17

We have introduced several of the justly ceebrat-
ed Anderson Spring Bed Bottom TO sleeping
apartments. We give this spring bed bottom decid-
ed preference over any and all othere have
used Our guests speak of them in the highest terms
We recommend their to all hotel keepers who de-
sire the comfort of their guests.
W. ID. MCLAUGHLIN & son,
May T. 1868. Franklin House, Bangor, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-17

Having become fully satisfied of the benefit of the
Anderson Spring Bed Bottom have purchased
three Of them at five dollars each, and do most cheer
fully recommend them to the public
Wateryille, May, 1851. Dir. n. X. B0UTELL.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-17

I5's& los best br'ds.55 660c
do. medium. ~ $50
do. common. AZ d45
halffbs best BIRDS 60 40
do. med. good 80 ass
do. common. As jd50
Natural Leaf. lbs 81 a II
Fancy. in Foil. -. .ll9 2
Tin.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-17
TESTIMONIALS:

Commercial House. Portland, June 16 1862.
Having introduced the Anderson Spring Bed Bot
tom into my house. after trial. pronounce IL to be
an easy and healthy bed. / am using several kinds
of spring bed bottoms. but consider the Anderson
fully equal if not better than the best
n. j. DAVIS, Proprietor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
Gen. Mcclellan on the Employment OF
Negroes IN His Army.

From Speech OF Sen aor Harris, OF New York in the
Senate July IL.
There has been liz Congress and out OF
Congress vast amount of defamation
and sentiment 10 relation to our soldiers
being employed in mental services, 10 dig
ging trenches, and in all that sort OF thing,
when negroes ought to have been employed
in doing it. Sir, that is deIusion. To
the utmost extent to which that could be
done it has been done. TO show that this
is so; let me read letter that have re-
Gently received from Gen. Mcclellan himself
and l take this occasion because | would be
glad to put it before the country. 1t is
dated on the 18th of July, in which be says:
perceive by the newspaper reports of Con.
gressonal proceedings that there has been
considerable discussion on the subject ofrequir-
ing military commanders to receive negroes
seeking protection in their camps, and to EN-
plOy them in suitable labor connected with
military service. 1t may be we'll enough for
| the fact to be made known that all negroes
male and female, who have come into the
camps of the army of the Potomac, on the pc.
| ninsula, have been protected and set to work,
at wages, in performing offices which would
otherwise have devolved upon our soldiers.
The supply Of those operatives has thus far
been insufficient for our wants.
This is signed BY Gen. Mcclellan him.
self Now, sir, that is right.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
Protection of II bel Property.

There has been much complain of the pro.
lection of rebel property on the part Of our
officers and soldiers. We have supposed
that vast deal OF this complaint was en~
tirely upiouDded, and that probably some
good reasons could be gwen for what has
been done in the way of protecting rebel
property. The following paragraph throws
light on the point:
General Howard, in bis speech at the
great meeting TO aid enlistments, hoIden at
Portland, Me-, replied &c what had fallen
under his eye in the public press abou
Federal bayonets protecting rebel proper
ty," showing that no such thing was true.
lis object is simply TO prevent marauding.
" We want" said General e., 8 to return TO
you your SOFAS aad- brothera as. good, If not
better citizens than they s0ere ahsa they aoent
one from among you." The sentiment was
loudly applauded
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
Gen. HaIleck's Order Giving mp His
Command.
CosINrH. July l6.--The following order
was issued this evening:

CoRINrH. July l6.--The following order
was issued this evening:
HEADQUARTERS DEPT OF MrssIssirFI.l
COKINTH, July IL.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDER, No. l6.--The
Major General commanding this depart.
ment, in giving up the immediate command
of the troops now 10 the field, and hereto.
fore constituting the armies of the Ohio
Tennessee, Mississippi and the Southwest.
desires to express to them bis high appre-
citation of the endurance. bravery and so!>
derly conduct which they have exhibited on
all occasions during the present campaign.
AS separate corps they were memorably
victorious at Milford, Mill Springs, Pea
Ridge, Fort Donelson, New Madrid, and
Island No 10; and, when partially united
defeated the enemy in the bloody rattle at
P.ttsburg, and drove him from his i1trench
mens at Corinth. In the latter place. for
their operations in the labor OF repairing
railroads which the enemy had destroyed,
the Commanding General bears personal
testimony to the good conduct OF the troops
aud the cheerlulness and alacrity with which
they endured fatigue and hardships, which
were to secure the great objects OF the
campaign. The soldiers of the West have
noby done their duty and proved thcm-
serves equal to any emergency.
The G. mmandiDg General desires to ex.
press to the commanders of the army corps
aud their subordinates bis warmest thanks
for their cordial cooperation on all ocs
casions.
Soldiers, you have accomplished much
towards crushing this wick rebellion, and
ifyou continue to exhibit the same vigilance,
courage and perseverance, it is believed,
under the Providence of God, that you will
soon bring the war to close, and be able
to return in peace to your families and
homes. By order of
Major-General HALLECK.
NJ. H. MCLEAN, Adjutant.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
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and reported that they had not been molest-
ed. 1t was reported that about thirty
guerillas were in town, but were not doing
any thing. One of them was sitting on bis
horse on the bank, watching the boat. He
was supposed to be picket.
FROM INDIANAPOLIS.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 20.-As soon as the
news that A.. r. Johnson's squad of forty
marauders had crossed the river and taken
possession of Newburg and plundered the
hospital at that place, reached Evansville,
the steamer Courier. with an armed force,
was dispatched to that place. On arriving
at the mouth of Green River, they found
the boat in which the scoundrels had crossed
the river, which they took possession of
The rebels stole all the arms and equip
ments to be found lot of provisions, pa
rolled all the Union soldiers in the hospital,
stole wagon and two horses.
Six companies OF Home Guards now oc-
cupy Newburg. The citizens watched the
guerillas crossing the river, and, strange as
it may seem offered not the slightest resist
ance. The boys in the hospital we're armed
and desired to defend themselves and the
town, but the surgeon ordered them to lay
down their arms. Governor Morton, upon
learning the fact, Immediately ordered his
arrest. The United States steam ram Hor-
net is now running up and down the river.
When Johnson's force arrived at Hender-
SOB. Kentucky, on Friday last, Mrs. Fisher
of the Hancock House had magnificent
supper prepared for them. 1t is also said
that the citizens received them with mani
festations of delight. No boats have ar
rived from Henderson or below since Thurs
day, and the river is supposed to be block
AIDED. Five thousand guns we're ordered to
be sent here yesterday from Washington to
arm the Legion en- the border.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01

perform its duty, they will urge their States
and people to take the proposition into care.
ful consideration. The signatures to the re.
ply embrace the names Of the leading mem.
bers of both Houses from the Border States,
including Crittenden, Davis and Wicklife,
Of Kentucky; Wilson, Garlic, Phelps,
Thomas and others from the other States.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01

The President acknowledged the force of
this view, and admitted that the Border
States were entitled to expect substantial
pledge Of pecuniary aid as the condition OF
taking into consideration a proposition 90
important in its relations to their social
system.
1t was further represented in the Confer
ence that the people of the Border States
were interested 10 knowing the great import
ance which the President attached to the
policy in question, while it was equally due
to the country, to the President, and to
themselves, that the Representatives Of the
Border Slaveholding States should publicly
announce the motives under which they were
called to act, and the considerations of pub.
lie policy urged upon them and their con.
stituents by the President.
With q view to such a statement of their
position, the members thus addressed met in
council to deliberate on the reply they should
make to the President, and, as the result OF
a comparison of opinion among themselves,
they determined upon the adoption of mas
jorty and minority answer.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

some severe fighting at the Island, which
We cannot participate in, for want o
transports up the river.
Solomon Sturgis, Of Chicago, arrived
here last night, having left the Islant
yesterday morning. He got a couple o.
men to row him down the bayou in skiff
Matters at the Island are progressing
faster than every one is aware of. We
have Regiment of Engineers making q
channel for the gunboats, by which they
will be able to get below the Island, SC
as to fight them up stream, as it is now
a very hard matter to keep the gunboats
steady when headed down the stream,
where the current is so rapid as at pres
ent, owing to the high stage Of water.
| understand our old camping ground
on the kentucky shore, opposite Cairo,
is now three feet under water.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

and hissing-Slavery, that has filled GU
land with terrible wall Of woe-Slaye
ry is again to be taken under the carr
and protection Of these men, who propos,
to re organize the Democratic party OF
its former basis. Emancipation is to be
opposed, and the only interest that di.
vides and distracts and endangers oul
country, is to be again fcstered--sil
preserved in its integrity-to threaten
the Union, and the government when il
wills
That seems to be the intent of this re-
organization. We would rather that il
were not, and yet if the attempt is to be
made, let it be made under old auspices,
under the old party name. we trust
that no new party, with a new name, in
this age ofhumanity, with the experience
of this atrocious rebellion before us, can
be raised up to ally itself with such an
accused system. 1t would seem as if
Justice had forsaken the Earth, and
Truth aud Right had fled on the wings
of the wind, if men could be found to
blot another name, and defle another DO.
litical organization, after the develop
ments of this war, by an alliance with
the interest of human Slavery.
But let the organization go on, if it
chooses to take such ground. The Re-
publican party stands by ABRAHAM LIN
COLIN in his Message of emancipation. 1t
declares for the restriction of the power
of Slavery-declares that it is advisable
that Slavery shall be done away with in
these United States, and pledges the gov
ernment-acting through Constitutional
forms, trespassing upon no Constitutional
right-to lend its every influence to do
away with this system, in the end that
we may be & united harmonious people.
Standing on that ground, we have no
fear that the American people will repu-
diate the party. The day of Slavery is
past, and the party that seeks to make
the policy Of Tie government anything
else than that of freedom, will find no
sympathy in the hearts, or help at the
hands, Of the people.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08
Our Business.

Ey- The death Of Mr.. JORDAN will
make no material change in our business
His widow will retain his interest in
the business, and the style of the firm
will continue the same as heretofore
Additional labor and expense will Gevolye
upon us, and therefore we are constrain-
ed TO urge upon our patrons as great pune
tuality in payment as possible, and to ask
as liberal an encouragement as may be.
We have been favored with an excellent
list Of new Subscribers the past week and
we hope our friends will exert them
selves still farther in that regard. We
think almost every one of our subscrib,
ers could procure an additional one with
but little trouble. Will they make the
attempt?
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

mounting 12 guns, is reported as havinc
beer Abandoned, and the river up to the
town of Rappahannock, which is forty
miles from its mouth, is clear of armed
rebels in force.
A boats crew from the Cour de Leon
recently burnt the rebel schooner Union,
in Ychomac Creek, not being able to float
her out.
Fir. MONROE, April A flag. OF truce
sent by the flag ship to day, brought
back two ladies, the first passengers who
have been allowed to leave Norfolk for
the North for some weeks.
The Richmond Enquirer and Dispatch,
of this morning are received. The for.
mer is printed on half sheet. Both pa.
pers are entirely barren of news.
The official report Of Gov. Clarke Of
North Carolina, states the rebel loss at
Newberne as follows "a killed, Io1
wounded, 413 missing and prisoners-,oy
tai 578.
Lieut.. Wordon will resume command
of the Monitor as soon as he RECEIVERS.
from his injuries, which, according to the
latest accounts, he is expected to very !,
shortly.
10. day the vote of thanks, passed by
the New York Chamber of Commerce.
was read to all hands. Great enthusiasm
was exhibited.
The weather continues pleasant and .
favorable for military operations.
CINcINNAT1, April 5.-The public re-
ception of Parson Brownlow, at Pixies
Opera house, last night, was AN immense
affair. Every available spot in the house
was occupied. Mr.. Brownlow was in
troduced to the audience by Joseph c.
Butler, President of the Chamber of
Commerce, in few appropriate remarks.
Mr.. Brownlow's speech. relating to his
experience of the operations OF the rebel
lion in East Tennessee, and the suffer-
ings OF himself and of the Union men,
while imprisoned at Knoxville, was listen
ed to with profound attention.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

The Sixteenth Regiment of Iowa In
fantry, Col. CHAMBERS, has gone up the
Tennessee River. The 18th Regiment,
Col. RANKIN, is organizing at Keokuk,
having some 700 or 800 men. This
will be one of the finest and best provil-
ed regiments in the service. There is a
fine opening for any one who can enlist a
corps Of recruits for this regiment Col.
RANKIN writes US that he is anxious to
get some men from this County.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08
LE The Germans of Cbicaoo

1s- The Germans of Chicago have
organized an association with view OF
inaugurating a movement among their
countrymen at the north to procure for
Gen. SIGEL, in commenioration OF his
services, homestead, to be located in
tie State making up the largest sum
We hope the subscription will not be
confined to his own countrymen. No
loyal American can but feel debt oil
gratitude to this noble General, for his
patriotic and valuable services in this the
day Of our necessity, and none will re-
fuse to assist in any project calculated to
benefit him or do him proper honor
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

Below will be found some details of
the Pea Ridge fight, interesting TO Iowa
readers
Col Vandever. in leading forward his
brigade, had his horse hit twice, and Col.
Phelps, in the van of his regiment had
three horses shot under him. Major
Geiger, of the same egiment, and Capt.
Hayden, of the Dubuque battery, had
two horses shot under them. Maj Coyle,
of the Ninth Iowa, was wounded ia the
leg.
An old hunter named Yelling ford, in
Wanderers brigade, was observed pick
ing off the rebels with steady aim, be-
having as coolIy as if engaged in pick
ing off squirrels from tree. He would
draw bead on his man, and on observ-
ing the effect wild glow of joy would
irradiate his countenance AT length a
bullet hit him on the cheek, and halten-
against the bone. He still fired away,
terror to the enemy, with his long viii SIX
ers saturated with blood, until brough
off by his commander.
Frank Teale, color bearer of the
Fourth Iowa, stood TO his colors until
a severe wound in the shoulder obliged
him to retire He found Capt Burton,
and informed him of his being disabled
and would not consent to leave the field
until he saw man take his place dis
playing the flag Missouri Democrat.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08
The Civilian and Mr., Reed.

E A week or two ago, the CivAa1
gave currency 10 report that our cor
respondent, Mr.. REED, had been arrest
ed for communicating with the enemy
1t would naturally be supposed that re-
port thus seriously affecting not only the
reputation Of the man, but also that O
the Company and the County, would be
carefully scanned, but our neighbors
anxious to make point on as, eagerly
grasped at it and gave it currency. Blu
like all similar attempts of our venomous
neighbors, it ends in their discontinue
because it lacks truth Will the Civil
ian do Mr.. REED the simple justice o
contradicting the report, it thus sem
afoat =? Probably not soul in the
County believed it, yet it is due him
that it should be contradic.ed.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

The mystery about the robbery OF the
Bremen County Treasury ofseveral thou
sand doll"rs, is beginning to clear up.
The Davenport newspapers inform US
that man by the name of Noels has
been arrested for the robbery, and that
the circumstances fastening the guilt on
this man, are Of the strongest character.
The Bremen County Treasurer, to save
the county from loss and TO relieve him
self from unjust suspicion, employed
skilllul detectives, whose services have
been crowned with success. The rob-
Der was, two years since, resident Of
Davenport. The amount of money sto-
len is reported 10 be $4,000
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08
From New Madrid.

Gg- Mr.. PUTNAM kindly furnishes u;
the following extract from letter
from Capt. ROSE, of the 5lst lllinoi.
Regiment, to his wife, now residing
with Mr.. p. 1t gives hide matter o.
information relative TO operations at Is
land No. 10, which will, in measure
account for the seeming inactivity and
delay there. As we have seen other in.
timations to the same effect, and as oul
paper is not likely TO reach Dixie in time
TO make the information available TO the
enemy, we presume we shall dono wrong
in publishing it. Capt. ROSE writes -
NEW MADRID, March 30, 1862.
| presume you hear all the war news
from Island No. 10, which is about IL
miles above us. Tie conclusion of the
heavy morlars that our fleet are firing,
cause the windows in the houses here to
jar at every discharge. The water in
The river is very high. We expect to
remain here until the Island above us is
taken, so that our fleet can join us 10 go
down the river. expect there will be
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

Among the victims of the war is Mil
ton Nelson, son of Dl. Nelson, of Coiii Is
Grove. He died recently. of fever, in
the St. Louis Hospital.-DeMi Journal
LS- A slight mistake. DIR. NELSON
resides at Greeley's Grove, in this Coun
ty. Young NELSON was member Of
Capt. AINswoRTH's Company.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

BRIDGE GoNE-A small railroad bridge
between Delaware Center and Manches
ter has been washed away by the spring
freshels. The cars come TO the opposite
sides Of The creek, exchange passengers,
and return Delhi JourRdk
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08
CT Mrs. ANNIE WIrTENMyrp :

GS~ Mrs. ANNIE WIrTENMYEa, the
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE Of Iowa, writes
that if The ladies of Iowa would express
her a lot OF fresh Butter. for the hospitals,
it would be a gift most acceptable and
timely.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

1t is intima,ed that a portion Of The
rebel army, late on the Potomac, has
gone to the Southwest.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-04-08

PUNY, DELICATE CHILDREN,
will be restored to good health and vigor,
by the use of HOOFLAND'S GERMAN
BlTTERS. Read the advertisement in
ano.ler .olnmn.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
A Islander.

The militia of the State will probably be put
on a war footing very shortly.
L. the sympathizers with treason and traitors,
mediate to undertake to carry out their plans IN
this quarter. they will doubtless find the work
quite as hot as they bargained for. Ten thou
sand stand ct arms have been ordered for State
troops. The indications in Kentucky are that a
system of gu rrilla warfare is contemplated. Our
generals, Dumont and Boyle, have their plans
and are prepared to checkmate.
We extract the foregoing from the Indianapo-
lis dispatches to the Cincinnati Gazette of last
Saturday. 1t is well known that these reports
emanate from the Governors Office, and that
fact gives them a character which they otherwise
could not attain. The base insinuations in the
extract quoted are a gross SANDER upon the peo-
pie of Indiana, and the announcement that such
a necessity exists for putting the militia of the
State upon a war footing to put down treason at
home, is giving "aid and comfort to the rebel
lion. That is only an apology, however, for
ordering 'ten thousand stand of arms for State
troops" and putting the militia of the State upon
a war footing. There is not the remotest justi6
cation for such a step in the reason given. The
Governor knows this. 1t is an insult to the
people of Indiana to even suggest it. If such a
project is seriously entertained, there may be two
reason, for it. A fear of invasion and raids
from the rebel troops may be one, and the other
may be to enforce acquiescence in every act of
the Administration If one of these is not the
reason for putting the militia of the State upon
a war footing, we cannot imagine what can be
the motive. We do not believe there is a citizen
of Indiana who would engage in any d~isloyal
designs upon the Government, and no sane man
can entertain such an idea. We ask the tax
payers of Indiana, regardless of party affiliations,
to remember those who are swelling the public
expenses and public debt under false pretenses,
and who in the name of the Constitution and the
Union are undermining the liberties and rights OF
the people.