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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19
ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
ST. Louis, BENTON BARRACKS,
February 4, 1862.

Mr.. BARNS: After long delay l
write 10 you few lines concerning the
condition and circumstances of our Regi-
ment, and also to let you know that we,
Hollanders, of Grand Haven and the Col
ony, are in the enjoyment of tolerable
degree of health-better than any of our
homesick Yankees. We can shape our
selves very well to the circumstances and
the life of soldiers. Consequently, we
have the most work TO do-such as stand
ing guard, DC. Notwithstanding this,
our Michigan boys show that they are a
people for the Union, and for the crush
ing out of rebellion, at every hazard. We
are all, determined, sir, and ready to fight
against The Secessionists and to stop the
mouths of all destroyers of law and the
Union, from whatever quarter.
am happy to say that we are now
prepared to meet our enemy, having re-
ceived our arms in full, which consist in
rcvolvers, (six Shooters, revolving rifles,
five shooters,) and sabres-all of the best
quality.
must not ferget TO mention our com
manding officers, Col. Granger ard Lieut.
Col. Davies, who are held in great es-
TEEN among the troops. The Lieutenant
Colonel, however, is nearer the hearts Of
our boys, for Col. Granger would like to
rule as a petty King, and this, you know,
will not go down with free people, es-
pecialIy with our Michigan boys. He
will, by enforcing his extremely rigid Or
ders, which does nobody any good, gain
the i'll will of his men and make them his
enemies.
l am also happy TO say that those Of
our regiment from Grand Haven, except
myself, are doing very well. I suffer a
great deal with rheumatism and pain in
the back, on account of which | WILL per-
haps, be discharged; but, should l
again be restored, and have the use Of
my limbs, hope not to be the least
one among our company, and am ready
and as willing to sacrifice my life for the
Union and Constitution as the best and
most worthy citizen of the United States.
l have not left my beloved wife, and
six children, for nothing, but to fight in
a good cause, and TO help crush the re-
bellion.
Our Michigan boys, in general, arc in
pretty good health. We have lost three
men, who died through sickness, out oI
our company. A few are in the hospital
sick with fever and the mumps, but they
will, think, ere long, resume their sever
al duties. So far as our food is concern
ed, it is rather meager. In the morning
we have bread and coffee, and small
piece ofbeef or pork; for dinner bread and
cold water, and generally some burnt bear
soup; for supper VIC have bread and coffee
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19
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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

VERMONT GoLD.-Five car loads Of
goldbearing quartz from the gold mines
of Vermont, passed through Springfield,
Mass, on the 2lst ult., for New York,
where it is to be crushed and the gold
taken out.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

WASTE OF AMMUNITIoN.-It is esti-
mated that the rcbels have wasted over
$4,000 worth of ammunition from their
batteries on the Lower Potomac, without
doing one cents damage to the Federal
vessels of war or transports.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

IRON CLAD Gun BoATs.--The Senate
has made an appropriation of $lo,ooo,-
600, for the purpose of building twenty
iron clad gun boats, for service on the
coast.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

balance, ----------- S250,559 73
The traffic is now nearly double what
1t was the corresponding period of last
year, and as there seems every prospect of
its continuing good, it would seem to be
safe estimate to say that by May 18th,
after paying the accruing interest on the
4" Funded Coupon" the " Detroit and
Pontiac" and the "Oakland and Otta-
wa" bonds, that the amount of the float
ing debt, ordered by the court to be paid
in cash, will be reduced to Sl5o,OOO.
There is one item in the capital account
which in considering the financial position
of the company, requires to be dealt with.
1t is the sum of $1O2,679 73 for river
font mortgages" These mortgages car
ry interest Mt 10 per cent per annum, and
hitherto have been renewed rs they be-
came due. One for about $4,000, in
cluding costs, interest, &c, has, however,
been foreclosed and must be arranged dur
ing the present year. 1t may be possi-
BILE to spread tho payment of these mort
cages over some time, but it is clearly de-
sirable 10 get rid of them as early as pos
sible.
The position of the company, on the
18th of May, 1862, will then be, in round
figures, as follows:
Balance Of debt ordered by the
court TO be paid in cash, -. sl50,0o0
Engineers estimate 10 complete
ballastlng, etc, -- 50,700
River Front Mortgages, ------ l02,679
Total, S3O3,379
To this must be added $4,000 to per-
feet tho harbor at Grand Haven, and to
include all contingencies that may arise,
the whole amount is placed at 100000.
Tho cost of the line, on the 18th of
May, 1862, will stand at about $1,000
600, and, with the liabilities and expen
ditures as just stated, may be called in
round figures, S7,4OO,000. For this the
company will possess 1S6 miles of well
built railway, which can be chcaply work
ed-a fair amount of rolling stock, sta
tons, and sidngs sufficient for consider
ably increased traffic--and two powerful
steamers on Lake Michigan, expressly
built for the requirements of the line, be-
sides an interest in ferry steamer on the
Detroit River.
Unless the bondholders can suggest a
plan for paying off the existing liabilities,
it will be necessary to fund another years
coupons. This would entirely free the
company from its floating debt.
The net revenue for the year 1861,
Notwithstanding the adverse circumstan.
ces already mentioned, of the civil war in
America, and the great freshet on Grand
River, amounted TO S3ls,264.
The interest charges for that year were
rs follows:
Detroit and Pontiac bonds, $4,000 paid
Oakland and Ottawa 1892 paid.
lst DID, M. Mortgage 171,750 fund
! I'd 79,S40 ed.
River Front 1924 paid.
Funded Coupons bonds, 16,5o4 paid
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

Hg- A true picture of despair is a pig
reaching through a hole in the fence to
get a cabbage chat lies a few inches be-
yond his reach.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

+. b. McNett, Physician and Surgeon.
Office, e,second door above News OFFICE, Wash
ington Street, Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

j. f. Chubb, Manufacturer of and
Dealer in Plows, Cultivators, Threshing Ma
chimes, Reapers, Mowers, Hay Presses and all
kinds Of Farming Tools and Machines. Ag-
ricultural Warehouse, Canal Street, Grand
Rapids, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

Gs- Consistency-two fools trying to
make straight journey over crooked
road.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

VIM. M. Ferry Jr., Manufacturer
Castings, Ottawa Iron Works, Ferrysburg,
Ottawa Co., Mich POST Office address, Grand
Haven, Mich,
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

s. Munroe, Physician and Surgeon.
Office at his residence, Washington street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

Ferry g. Son, Manufacturers and
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shin
giles, Lath, Pickets, Timber &c. Business Of
fees, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich, and
1885, Adams Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

S00 BARRELS Of Grand Rapids and Mil
.bOO waukee Flour, for sale in quantities to
suit purchasers. c., Wa S.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

Griffin g. Co., Dealers in Drugs, Med
icines, Groceries, Provisions, Perfumery, Paints,
Oils, Glass and Fancy Goods. AT the old
Store, corner Of Washington and First Street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
j. T. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestings, &c. Shop, Washington st.
I'd door below the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

William Wallace, Grocer and Pro
vision Merchant. One door below the Post
Office, Washington Street.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

George E. Hubbard, Dealer in
Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike,
Glass, Circular and Cross-cut Saws, Butchers
Files; and Manufacturer of Tin, Copper, and
Sheet-Iron Wares. Job work done en- short
notice. Corner of Washington and First sts.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

Cutler, Warts & Stedgman, Deal
ers in General Merchandise, Pork, Flour, Salt,
Grain, Lumber, Shingles and Lath. Water St.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

Bills payable, ,--------$265,o39 20
Coupons outstanding, --- 29,394 IL
Balance due company, 5s,4s5 OIL
Less the balance in bankers
hands, and, traffic debt
due to the company, in
cluding a large amount
due by the Government
for carrying troops, etc.. lol,357 so
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

Augustus w. Taylor Judge Of
Probate, Ottawa County. Post-0 Office address
Ottawa Center. Court days, First and Third
Mondays of each Month. Office at the Court
House, Grand Haven.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19

John H. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, Hard
ware, Boots and Shoes, etc. State Street.
Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19
THE GRAND HAVEN NEWS.
Published every Wednesday,
BY j. ss j. w. BARNS.

no. 81 80 when left by the Carrier. -CE
Office, on Washington Street,
(First door ADORE the st-06ice,)
Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., Michigan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

Correspondence Of the y. Y Commercial A,lvertiser
JAMES RIVER, August 29.-At about two
O clock P n the vessels stationed near James
town received orders from the Commodore to
proceed immediately down the river and take
up all the bomb schooners in tow. In FIVE min
utes every vessel was under way, and proceed
ing towards Fortress Monroe Shortly after
wards the Wachusett, flagship, Dacotah, Ga
lena, Genessee, and other vessels together with
several small schooners and tug-boats, having
bomb schooners in tow: came up with our ship,
and with the exception of the Genessee, pass
ed by US. All on board are discussing the pro-
bable cause of this movement. Of course, no
body knows and probably will not know until
the several vessels arrive at their destination,
what we are required to do. That an order has
come from Washington directing this move
meDt have strong reasons to believe. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

The CAMPAIGN hoover car m u.m,
lan's great army, into the three Divisions =
Mcclellan, Banks and Mcdowell. is the resno "
sible author Of every public calamity on tha D.
tomac, the Pamunkey, the James and u,
Shenandoah Rivers The reader will ~
serve that General Burnside has with
drawn his army altogether from Freder;cls.
burg Va, retired to Aqua Creek. now m.
der the protection Of our gun boats. and has
concentrated all his disposable force, nnda do,
Gen Pope for the protection Of Washington
This abandonment vas doubtless as wise as i
was necessary: under existing circumstances
Our armies have all along, in the confidence II
our people, and Of our administration, been
scattered from Dan to Beersheba, without
apparent military purpose, Or strategy-unless
a spread over a great extent OF soil, be con.
sdered war. But now, ne rejoice to see,
the War Department is doing that for Pope, it
refused to Mcclellan, riz, the concentration Of
all available forces under his Pope s. COM
mand.-N + Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04
The Situation.

The movement Of retreat upon Washington
may now be said to be consummated, With its
consequences the evacuation Of Fredericksburg
and Winchester It was obvious that it was
determined upon when the Federal army at Cen
trevile, reinforced on Sunday. did notrenew the
combat suspended by mutual exhaustion on
Saturday. Centre7ille could only be held by
attacking the enemy. As defensive position
it was untenable, as the enemy could turn it
by movement IL the direction Of the Chain
Bridge.
We are satisfied that Gen. Pope wished to
fight, but vas overruled from headquarters
here Washington Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04


mand-N T. Express.
4 camp of instruction for soldiers has been
established at the Annapolis Junction Num-
bers Of tents have been put up for the accom-
mediation Of those under instruction. A New
York regiment arrived On Monday last, and
more we're expected.
It is said OF company K. I'd Wisconsin regi.
ment, that out Of forty seven men who went
into action on Saturday, only seven reported
for duty the next morning; the rest having
been either killed. wounded or taken prisoners,
The Washington Star oflast evening contra
diets rumor that Secretary Stanton had re,
signed and been succeeded by Major Gen.
Haleck, as Secretary pro TEN.
Washington is comparatively quiet the ez.
citement Of the last two days having subsidized
Such disposition has been made OF the troops
within the last twenty-four hours as to restore
confidence in the citizens.
Gen. Mcclellan. has re-established his head
quarters in the building on Pennsylvania ave-
nue., Washington, opposite the State Depart
ment, occupied by him for the same purpose
before the departure Of the Army ofthe Poto'
mac from this vicinity.
Among the gunboats on the river are the
following, in addition to the flagship Nachu-
sets: Jacob Belle, Yankee, Port Royal, oono'
ma, Arostook, Tioga and Teaser. The LES
patch Satellite and others are IN the rVeF'
and may shortly be expected up:
The members of the old ST. Louis Merchants
Exchange were notified to appear before INC
provost marshal, to answer to the charge Oh
disloyal demonstrations at the meeting as'
Friday. If found guilty the Exchange VIII ~
dissolved and the property contlscsteo'
A party at gentleman house IN Baltimore
county. were arrested yesterday on Suspicion
holding reasonable meeting. They "eL'
carried before Gen. Wool, who. on hearing '''S
case, Immediately ordered their discharge
Gen. Kearney, hearing that one wing o. IL, liz
division was giving way. 50 as to expos him; i'm,
force to being hanked, insisted on goI l;sas a.
self to ascertain the true condition OF lnin sd in
though admonished of the danger lnculleu uba,
doing so. He never returned, re ~ VIZ T1onfed.
and his body fell into the hands OF Tue % sent
crates who, under the orders OF Ueh' ''''
it back with flag Of truce. If
Great complaint is made in Nasnins =" o;tc
thenumber of officers lettering about '''' "
and its vicinity, not on any apparent guy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

The steamer Baltic, with a large number
troops on board, ran ashore on Winter Quar-,
ter Shoals on Monday night, and it was feared
Houldbe wreck. The troops were all rescued
BY vessels coming to her assistance. Suisse
ouently she got off and arrived safe at New
York yesterday.
The following is the correct form IN which
the order with reference to Gen. Mcclellan has
been issued:
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Adjutant Generals Office,
Washington, Sept. 2: 1852. J
General Order no. 122.-hajor General
Mcclellan will have command Of the fortlhca-
tons Of Washington, and all the troops for the
defense Of the capital.
It IS said in the newspapers that Winchester
has been evacuated by the Federal troops, the
Confederates having again appeared in force IN
9he Ta!lov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

IL = -s.1----- - -
Toc.1-Tt j. said that fewer fish are nov
canght in the Potomac. with hook and line,
than j. usual at this season; nevertheless. the
ang1ers are Derserering. nights and
roorninos are now cool,7and feel like the fall
- The vear.''-Tbe Provost Guard are dill
. - +.2-;nc ,,n, co]diars intoxicated in the
streets, or away from tne'r Eeg!il'0l.o "''5lou'
leave; the stragglers no" mostly ''''7' ooJ0'
the suburbs, anu, IN Ie" instances '@'7'''
have been dlsorderIy. 6 nave Oeel' i0'!D0'', .
ed, again to call attention 10 the lec9'sI'y y
procuring supply u WIZ. ~. '0'' -
- Wssb;ngton DESTROYED Yesterday considera-
bla oontrahand ronor.
---aaH=-"---~-
: o,olocl, ,nuards IF one hundred negroes,
,,,.r woman and children. ''contrabands,"
fron, the conntv around Fredericksburg, ar
r;,,od hara and marched M King street,
attracting tho ohservatien Of all in the street.
.aH'-------
honso r. Mr. r G BARTON on the Fish wharf,
nas broken omen. and forty-three barrels Of
chad and e;gbteen barrels Of herring taken,
and DESTROYED Some Of the parties engaged
!, +ba rohhnr, were arrested and punished By
the provost -harsna' ~ni' D.: ~ 40 al Ing
llsh subject, mas lald MS claim lot oa'liageS DS'
tore the BRITISH legaIlon III " 42'1l'ISs''D'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04
Notwithstanding.

Correspondence Of the Baltimore Americana
HARPER's FERRY, September 81 learn
that Winchester was evacuated by the Federal
forces last night, All the stores, locomotives
and cars were brought off, and the troops were
unmoested in their retreat Martinsburg, it
is understood, is now held by strong force
We have reports that the Confederates are in
the vicinity Of Leesburg in strong force There
is no donbt that their cavalry are now there,
but the reports as to their force are mere con-
lecture. n.
About sixty Of the Washington party Of
Government clerks &C., were captured it is
said on Monday morning. They swung aft to-
wards General Banks corps where it is sup
posed they were taken by division Of the enc
my who were engaged in harrassing Banks on
his retreat from Warrenton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

The Washington Star says:-"That the
Federal loss last week in the battles, did
not exceed 1000, killed, wounded and miss
in9: ana that stragglers are coming in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

C0SrRABASDs-Y yesterday evening about
: o'clock, upwards Of one hundred negroes:
men, women, and children, ''contrabands, -
from the county around Fredericksburg, ar
rived here, and marched mp King street,
attracting the observation Of all IN the street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

Gen. Butler, in an official order, recltes the
enrolling Of the Native Guard colored) in New
Orleans, in April 1851, and now directs that the
said Guard then authorized by the Confede~
rates land all other free colored citizens re-
cognized by the late Governor and authorities
Of the State Of Louisiana as a portion Of the
militia Of the State, who shall enlist in the
service of the Z. s. shall be duly organ
lied and accepted paid, equipped, armed and
rationed as are other volunteer troops Ct the
United States, subject to the approval OF the
President Of the United States"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

WOUNDED SOLDIERS numbers Of
wounded Federal soldiers from the recent bat
ties continue to arrive here, and the hospitals
are full. The house next the late residence Of
Rev. Mr.. Johnston has been taken forhospital
purposes by the military authorities,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

PARoLED PRISONERS Sixty eight paroed
Federal prisoners from the neighborhood Of
Fairfax Court House arrived here last night.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-01-14
Western Military Correspondence, Q

VI
The Glorious Eighih-rhs eunboats Again-cisn. Pillow
Movement for his Re nsahonHow the Louisianians have
been NesectedToo Much Glory Claimed for Tennessee
jeff. Thompson Again, etc, eic. .a:. A. q, y,
Special to the.New Orleans Crescent 3'2h'@f n
r COLUMBUS, KY, January s. 1862.
M. Eaitor-The Glorious Eighth is doubtless
being merriy celebrated in New Orleans; but it's
slightly different here. 1t is wretched day, all
mist drizzle and mud; fearful is the ordealof get
ting up and down the hill and Columbus town is
fairly swallowed in the mud. ',,. a. @g's-s
Yesterday we fancied for whilesthat we were
going to have the long promised attack. Five of
the Lincoln gunboats. came in sight, and as they
filed steadily on down the river, everything was
put in readiness for their reception, whilst the
army stood ready for anything that might come
along by land; but the preparations were useless,
as the boats stopped in the invisible part OF Lucas
Bend. They staid there all afternoon, and then
went back as quietly as they came. What they did
or wanted to 40 in the bend is more than Lean tell
We had no troops on the Missouri side to take OBJ
servatons. Ineed not tell you that we were. con-
siderably excited in anticipation of the scene
which would certainly have occurred, had the
1otilla come within reach of our tremendous bat
teries. The day was bright and pretty, and l pre-,
pared my pen for something extra in the scribbline
to throw my pen away. : 1t will get o chance tc
spread itself some of these days; see II it don't.
There are placards about, calling upon the Of
fcers of the army here, or those friendly to Gen
Pillow to meette-morrow evening, for the purpose
of taking steps to solicitor the restoration
of the General to his command here, he havingy as
you know, resigned last week. Imay be mistaken
| butI don't think many Louisianians will attend tina
| meeting. The Tennesseeans, and the men OF the
Generals Division especially, have every reason
to be grateful to him and to desire bis renstation
for he has certainly done the work of a giant il
getting them comfortably fixed for the winter
But, unfortunately, this prejudicial to Others
in the army, and especially to the Lonisianians
For instance, while most of the Tennessee regi
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-01-14

& ANOTHER FEDERAL PHIzE YORK; jan. |. = =
The British bark Express, of Hull. for New Or
leans loaded with 65o0 bags of coffee, arrived here
yesterday as aprize. having been captured by the
United States sloonof war Yincenness She took
in her cargo at Rio Janeiro.,, s1s sR5 u "a Il
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-01-14

REApquARTE PASoLA GUARDS, I
New Orleans, Nov. 26 1861. s
III der NO. s. You hereby oraered TO attend Company
drills every Mondsy evening At O'clock and Battalion
Members required to be pune ual Those missing three
consecutive Is will be expelled from the Company Days
for Squad drills posted at the Armory.
f. h. @.5t4 . j. VIENNE, Captain.
+ K RI1tEy g. g. n28 If
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-01-14

sMoKE'RA,S.-Yesterday began with a fog, and
ended7withthe same. During the day there was
slight variations of rain. Mud was plenty as
usual, and umbrellas scarce. Shall we never have
week of GOOD weather again2 s.st-