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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
For the Belmont Chronicle
A Novel Method of Evading the
Draft.

Mr.. EDITOR: In distant Township of
Of. this county there resides one Martin
Van Buren Mehr6e, who has been regarded
heretofore as not only the bravest of the
brave, but as an able-bodied man, able to
walk twenty miles in half day without the
least inconvenience. Now Martin had not
been in the habit Of attending war meetings
and urging his neighbors to enlist to fight
against o.his .Sopthren brethren, and con-
seqnenly was not posted up as to the true
state OF things in his Township. For Wash
ington had done.it duty, notwithstanding
the influence of this Knight, and was not
subject to the draft but Martin knew it not,
nor did he know the method of the draft.
II the Commissioner had the power to make
his selections, as Martin thought probable,
then 1t seemed quite apparent that he had
gone up the spout. The case was almost
hopeless. But two days more remained in
which to got1he exemption; the case look
cd like desperate one, and the peril i'm
minent. But .SMsrtin's inventive. genius
was equal to tho occasion he hit upon the
expedient Of manufacturing artificial rheu-
matism in the knee, and passing 1t off on
DR.. Schoolcy for genuineichronic rheuma.
tism. No time was to be lost, so our hero,
il is said, captured Bundle Bees nest,
and with great dexterity tied a blister of
"Bumble' Bees on, and around his knee,
causing them to sting him severely. The
pain was intense, but 1t could be endured,
it was to save him from the draft. So be
started with light heart, witness, and
swollen and painful knee, to Belmont. He
was successful; he got an exemption from
the much dreaded draft, on account of
chronic rheumatism in the knee.
Before he got home from Belmont, it is
said, he entirely recovered both in body and
mind, and the same night was able to at
tend hop, and dance as though he never
had had chronic rheumatism in the knee. =
The trick he considers sharp one but the
boys in his neighbor hood spoil some of his
enjoyment by calling him Martin Van
Buren, Bumble Bee Monroe. What naughty
boys .es'. ...-se. CIvIs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
Maryland Sobered.

The intimations Of rebel sympathizers
aud the declarations Of loyalists alike regard
the invasion Of Maryland by the rebels ss
the worst fsarite Of the war, The ''apa.
thstic indiHesSfaS with which the Rich,
mqnd Wkig fears Il would be regarded has
been. more than realised, and the invasion
is quite snrs to ,ppt that state in hostility,to
the eoaAsd Gohfederacy. Il is remarkable,
'bpt none tHs1ess true, that taken as whole,
the rebel syshpsthisers in MARYLAND did not
want , the Southern army in that State..--
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
More Fighting on The Potomsc-
The Rebels Evacuate Harper's Ferry

More Fighting on The p tomsc-
The Rebels Evacuate Harper's Ferry
HEADQUARTERS, Sept. 20P. M.-The 4th
Michigan with a few men from Sykes brig
ade crossed the river ut Sheppardstown
Ford late yesterday afteroon for the pur.
pose of maxi g reconnaissance. Tie
met high and stout resistance from the en-
emy. ut succeeded in reaching this side
of the river with but slight los bringing
with them a pieces of artillery which they
took from the rebels, their occupying the
Virginia shore was attempted again this
morning with less success.
Col. Barnes brigade with portion of
Sykes brigade with some cavalry and two
batteries crossed the river and took a posi-
tion on'the Virginia shore. Shortly after the
troops had been placed in position the enemy
emerged from under the cover of woods with
u line of infantry nearly mile long. ry|
Both troops soon became engaged, when
the order was given to retire, which was
done in good order, the enemy following
closely behind When the enemy came
within range they were opcnd on by twenty
pieces of our artillery posted on tho Mary
land bank, with such effect that they were
forced. to retire out of reach. Their loss
from our artillery remust have been heavy
as the explosion of our shells were seen
to make large gaps in their lines. Our
loss in killed, wounded and prisoners will
reach about l50 The troops safely returned
to Mayland, bringing the wounde. with
them. 'H tf7 -7oa'# 1t.i.",
Information was received to-day of the
evacuation of Harper's Ferry by the rebels.
Their artillery was removed from the line of
Potomac last night, and it is believed their
army. is falling back in the direction of
Charlestown and Winchester.
In the action to day Col. Provost, of the
10th Pa, was wounded, also Capt. Rick
etts and Lieut.. Mexican.
:, Among the killed was Capt. Lander and
Lieut. White.
1t was reported that. force Of rebel cav
airy and artillery had left in the direction of
Willamsport. A force was sent in that di-
reotion this forenoon. Heavy firing was
heard inthat direction to night which shows
that they have become engaged.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25

A LETTER received at Boston, from the
steamer Bib, says that Fort Sumter has
already received preliminary dose of shot
and'shell, which resulted in serious dam
age" This seems to confirm ruuiors from
Southern sources that an attack upon
Charleston had been made by the Union
feet aa m5a. ~ it-fl ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
L nion Nominations.
STATE TICKET.

~ lllOll ~ O1ll11laU1
STATE TICKET.
Judge Of the Supreme Court,
FRANKLIN T. BACKUS, of Cnyahosa
Secretary Of State,
WILSON s. KENNON, of Belmont.
Attorney General,
CHAUNCEY N. OLDS, of franklin.
School Commissioner. e..
WM. ID. HENkLE, of Warren.
Board of Public Works,
JOHN B. GREGORY, of Sciota.
For Congress-,
JOHN 4. BINGHAM, of Harrison.
COUNTY TICI<ET.
Representative,
LEWIS BOGER, of York Township.
Sheriff, l...
DAVID S. THURSTON, of Smith.
v Clerk, - ..
DAVID s. ADAMS, of Richland.
Auditor,
WIN. SMITH, Of Warren.
Recorder,
JOHN II. THOMPSON, of Highland.
Commissioner,
PRICE CORNWE1L, Of Union.
Surveyor,
WM. R, VANPELT, Of Peasc.
Director of the In6rmary,
ABNER LODGE, of Richland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25

's.Ail communications intended for insertion IN the
rspet upon busne.s relating to the Office, should be
addressed Belout Chronicle. ST. Clsirsviilc orion
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
The Force Surrendered ut Harper's
Ferry.

IIuTrrEF FtTTy tOf, N 7. IllncsI
As soon as Jackson returned from the vii.
lage, our entire force was mustered on Boil
ivar, preparatory to stacking arms and de-
livering oyer generally. They comprised the
following !, .As
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
LATER

/. LOUISVILLE, Sept. 22.-Gov. Robinson
issued proclamation calling the citizens to
arms under Nelson for the defence of the
city
Mayor DELPHI ordered busness,to be closed
Gen. Nelson issued patriotic and stirring
address 70 his soldiers to give bloody wei
come to the rebel hordes now invading
Kentucky.
The report of the burning of New Castle
was incorrect, and even the surrender of
Morris is now discreditod in military circle
Humphrey Marshall with l2O)O men and
~ pieces of artillery was expected to reach
Paris yesterday morning aud It is supposed
intending to'join Kirby Smiths 10 &C at
Lexington. IN -
There has been a great exodus of women
ard childrch from Louisville. The excite
ment has somewhat subsided. Military
operations are active and extensive.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-09-25
Louisville in Danger

Brdg has escaped .f'om Buell. lie is rupid7y
approaching Louisrl'e--IHe mopen and
children ordered to bace tie City, Nelso,,
aciH gre B,ug a Jiody 1eicone.
LOUISVILLE, Sept 22-Bragg's forces have
ESCAPED from those Of Buell., and are several
hoursahea approaching rapidly upon Louis.
vile. Maj. Gen. Nelson is arranging to
defend the city to the last extremity. He
has issued the following order:
The women and children of this city will
prepare to leave the city without delay.
Jetfersonvill Ferry to be used exclusively
for military purposes. Persons on foot
may proceed as usual.
The city is in u blaze of excitement, most
OF the stores being closed. The citizens are
apprehending an attack within forty eight
hours.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02

- 1ecrulslng 8sg1laslens.
WAsHnaros, July 2s.-The following 4 4
COPY Of the lstter from thS Secretary Of War 70
The Joint Committee Of The New York Common
Council On national snairs: las go
Wan DIPAl7x1xr., July ae.
G.srLExKs Your views respecting tke r.
cruitins service and ths proper neasures o en-.
courage i have been attsntively eeasidsrsa by
the President and tAe. following regulations q.
tAblished BY The War Department srs expected
TO attain The object You desire: 2 : -le'73I
= lst. The Adjutant General viii detail an oiR0er
70 each rendezvous sfos mastering in recruits.
who will PAY TO each recruit his pfoper share Of
bounty, and also pay the recruiting fee at the
time he b mustered INTO the services Of the uni.
ted StateA le5fa7 Ell
% I'D Il being Of paramount Importance to gil
up the old regiments speedily, . Zee to the re-.
cruits 70 the old regiments double, that for the
new regiments will Be paid, With q for each
recruit aoqasq taas ri bsts.tdo evgf Z i eta1 5
Sd. The recruits will be clothed, armed and
equipped, without delay and placed in camp Of
instruction. eo%4''''7 go y
Any other practical suggestions you may be
pleased to offer will always be respectfully con.
sidered BY this Department. OH sd ri .,tsaaIs5i
~ Yours truly, ,.:EEIp9 w1 i'm y, STANTON,
''h'' Secretary Of War.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02

JuDaE MILLER AND rHs MKMBrRs OF THE
KEoKuK BAH.-Upon the arrival Of his honor
Miller 1t his Home on Thursday evening" last.
the memberSP Of the bar Of this city called ia I
body ct his house to pay their respects to him
and offer their congratulations upon his %.
pointment to q seat on the Bench Of the United
States Supreme Court. The meeting Vas
most agreeable one, and III Of his late asnsoci-
ates Of the Bar seemed to be truly grstified At
the elevation Of their friend to the high posi.
Lion which he now holds. Judge Love and
Judge Williams, On the part of,ths Bar. ad.
dressed Judge Miller in words Of congratuls-
tion, which we're responded to BY Judge Miller
in affecting and eloquent manner. ~ -. !
For ourself We feel more than ordinary
pleasure at the success Of. our friend. We
came to this State together thirteen years ago.
and entered into the practice Of law here at
the same time-during the whole Of which
time our relations as practitioners, friends and
neighbors, have been Of the most intimate and
friendly character. We sincerely hope and
and believe that Ills success On the Bench viii
be as useful and honorable to the public as It
has been in the Bar. We could not wish NOR o.
1.-THE Constitution. &.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02

CAUTION TO TRAIroRs IN OUR MIDsr.-
wIksss Spirit says: eve are informed that
the Commissioners Of Police have been indus
t.riously engaged for some time past in forming
lists of all persons Of Secession principles and
doubtfulloyalty, who at present infest the COM
munity. The whole force Of the Department
has been secretly employed in this good work,
and the use to be made Of it will probably be
to direct the Government, when drafting ahsll
commence, where to 60 for its first levy Those
secret traitors, therefore, who have thus k.r
been discouraging enlistments, had. better
change their policy, for in degree as the pro-,
gress Of recruiting is retarded does the hour Of
their CONSUMPTION approach. Information as
to disloyal persons is solicited by the Depart
ment from all good citizens
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
Sc. LeuIs MOVING.

ST. Lou1s, July 26.-The' Democrat learns
from q reliable source, that the County Cor,mis.
sioners Of the county Of St Louis have agreed
to appropriate tl00, 900 for the benefit Tof the
families Of volunteers, who enlist under the last
call of the President, or Who enter the State
service from this county Under Gov, Gamble
This will go fur to encourage the speedy filing
up Of the new regiments now In process of for.
nation In this city.g9SJo N ao,iisog sadi 30
ST.. Lous, Judy Ala large and eathusias.
tic meeting was held At the Court, House last
evening, to encourage enlistments. The rotun
Do of the Court House Was complet ely, illed
and large assembly gathered IN the streets IL
front of the building. Stirring speeches were
made By Ch.A p, Drake, F. 2. Blair, Thos. g.
Nelson and others. .,,,;,h ~. .,..,,a ,,,i.s.,..
Resolutions were passed that che preservation
Of the Union ID 70 ST Louis "a interest greater
than all other interests and iesrdless Of Other
interests We will contribute the lest man aud the
last dollar il necessary to reinforce the srmies.
That loyallsts should be fntolerant TO treason,
and thst no description OF disloyalty'to tbs Gov
eminent Of the United States should be tolsra-
ted by the military authorities; that We demand
security from home traitors; and rebel spies, by
their removal from our midst as,d 9vsd oW
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02


issued: 1a7J esq yas8 avgisd n 7sfk GEN
OaDss, No. o. 80 ~, 80. zfy
s.. HaADol's Dlr. o., WM1 TExxsssul
Re9 sAN CoRIHrH, MlsG, July AZ. 1882.
The attention Of the Major General Command.
inc, having been called 70 the fest Of perpous
within this District, ynpsthiziag WITH tbs 70.
bellion, who have cotton for sale, refusing TO
receive United States Treasury notes ii payment
therefor, or anything sthsr than gold Or silver,
which ID paid than BY Spectators, whose love
Of gain 4 greater than their love of country,
and The gold and silver thus paid, indirectly Il.
fording did and comfort 70 The enemy, renders
necessary the publication Of the following order:
First aAd after the lst day q August,
1862 gold and silver will not be paid within this
District BY spectators for the products Of the
rebel States. United States Treasury notes are
legal tender. d In al cases where refused, the
parties refusing them viii b arresesd, and such
OF their crops as are not required for the subsis.
teDcs Of their families, stock, &C., may By seized
and sold BY the nearest United States Quarter
1Aseer, for the benefit of whom Il may concern.
Second-noney 20 received will b accounted
Tor by the officer receiving it in his next occount
current, and used for the benefit Of Government,
only 20 be paid to the owners 81 the crops sold
On orders from the authority Of the above dis.
trict commander. "a sf,ar,-,e i, 49,, ,,.,.
..Third-Any speculators paying out gold and
silver tn violation Of this order, viii arrested and
sent North, and the property so purchased, seiz.
cd and turned over to the proper Department for
the benefit of the Government 4,f.n iaid,, 80.
Fourth-A strict enforcement of this order il
enjoined upon all officers IN this District s8 So
'sBy command Of Maj. Gen. {. s.. Grant. lib ii :
,7ssrsb sy.aapoJoHS A. RolLIxGs, Asa. G.. II.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
Raid upon Florence, Al..

CAIRO, July 26.-The steamer Evansville
brought news of . raid on Florence, Alabama,
on Tuesday last. The rebels entered the city,
burned all the warehouses used for commissary
and quarter masters stores, and oil the cotton
in the country. They seized the q. s. steamer
Colona, used for conveying army supplies over
the, Shoals, took al the money belonging to the
boat and passengers The property WAS Of
great value. They captured . small detach-
ment Of Aitchell's army detained to guard the
conveyance Of supplies they then proceeded
down the Tennessee river to Chickssaw and
Watertown, almost in sight of Passport, and
burned all the store houses which contained
cotton. 1873 s'as'i 90 .si~ V ~ .@H' ''|'
Anothe, bsnd Of 10 rebels made descent on
. wagon train, short distance from Pittsburg
Landing, capturing 60 wagons and teams, carry
ing commissary and quarter master stores.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
tIfov1nclals On q Rondey9

CALAB, Me-, July l2s.-The Office of the 81
Crols Herald, in St Stephens, N. B., WAS visited
BY mob last night and the work Of destruction
BY this time is nearly complete. Nest Of the
type we're knocked into pi, the presses injured,
AID much Of the material was scattered in the
river. 1890.
the Herald IL about the only paper in N. b.
snat mas advocated the Union Gauss, and hence
the wrath Of che Provincials sgainst Il. Tho pub
lication of the Herald, in consequence Of this
attempt upon il, will Be delayed several weeka
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
Rritlsh Aliens In 81. Louls.

Fs1AAslAA AneAU IA -. AsOAAss 81 4 ,Sg.a
ST. Louis, July considerable excitement
exists to-day 1t the British Oonsnls Office, in
consequences of large number of'psfsons claim
ing protection under the British Aag to exempt
them from enrolment h the militia, under the
Wa eround the Office among whom swere many
ls s,sn: Rsssnt pgn.s :,
business permanently located, Who ID the hour
OF peril seektto sneak from duty by enrolling
themsslves subjects Of Britain. Several persons
IN, attempting to, get protection we're severely
handled BY the crowds' Numerous arrests we're
made. Several afffayssan struggles occurred
between the disturbers and the policemen with
one ortwe, attempts Of resistance, in which the
parties were arrested. "A detachment of the
Provost Guard were ordered out, and BY the
timely exertion an Vas suppressed! ,bsasssacs
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
Nllssanelppl Navfxotions

CARo, July 25.--Stesmer Wilson arrives
from Vicksburg, when in Princeton bend juse
above Cambina Landing, eighty miles above
Vicksburg with two barges in TOW, sne was
fred into from six FOUNDER and . score OF
two Of muskets. She was hit sixty times, most
" by musket balls. Strange to say no one e
board was hurt; one shell burst directly UNDER
her boiler. She cut her barges loose and ~
lowed them to drift down the stream.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02

LOUISVILLE, JAY 2s.-Thres Reverend rebels.
Elliot, Ford and Baldwin, Of Nashvilie, sent 81
Andy Johnson, 70 Cen. Boyle, arrived this Alter.
noon, and we're committed to ajail and will b
sent to the Indiana Penitensiary Tomorrow. :.
The rebel Colonel, Berritt, with 900 recruits,
for Morgan, from Owen county, Is reported Is
having passed through Flat Rock, Bourbon CO..,
en- route south, ssomIn egsJ t5hT .nsg!sa sllt
Gen. W. !. Sherman has issued orders that no
more gold shall be paid for cotton, and vendors
refusing the current funds Of the place. shall for.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
A Scout.

WATERLOO, Va, July 29.-Scouting parties
just returned report occasional diminishing with
the enemy near Orange G. a., but without any
definite results.
The rebel General Ewell is reported to be in
force from Orange G. b. thro' Gordonsyille. His
troops are estimated at from twenty to thirty
thousand men. This force, however, does not
secure the enemy's safety.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
Movements Of Rebel Troops.

.EoR1REss koEloE,, July S.--Soms dsys,aee
as reported, learned that there wa . lara
rebel force Of infantry, cavalry and srtilsry CON.
centrated in the neighborhood of Petersburg.
and along the banks Of the James river, between
the junction Of the James and Appamsttox and
Richmond. On Friday, the e25th, q whsn
the Union prisoners were being oconyeysd,
from Richmond = to ma CITY - Point.
at every side.track and turn out they passed
trains Of cars laden with rebel troops, headed
towards Richmond, and some rebel officers Of.
fered q an apology for bringing down our pris-
oners on freight cars, that they were using III
their passenger cars in moving troops TO REIN,
force Jackson. It is more than probable that
this was 8 movement intended 70 disguise the
fact that the rebels are now in strong force be.
tween Richmond and the Appomattox river, and
still collecting forces and sending them in that
direction. And what strengthens this opinion
is the pains taken TO inform our prisoners -anl
officers in charge, that the movement of troops
was reinforcements going to Stonewall Jackson,
and that no one knew where he was, but they
knew how to reach him with reinforcements.
A mail steamer arrived this pm, from Har
rison's Landing, but brought no news "A no.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02

NEW YoRx. July 2s.-The Norfolk eorrsspon-
dent Of the Herald states that there has bsse
considerable comment in regard to . vessel
loaded With salt being allowed to leave that port
for the Navseland river; the cohtrabsnd cargo
was covered BY . regular pass from ths sapsrioe
officer. understand it ID clear that the saie
was intended for the rebels at Richmond What
ever may have been The Representations which
secured the order, Il Is quite possible that some
body has been deceived In regard 70 ens sait @
we'll a. the permission granted 70 ladies Win
baggage to take the same roaos
70 the rebel capital. s4 .f..s-.,.,.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
.IYH- Nv Al aIsv


Lovuyunr Tai, eo-R.,..4.A ....,;u.-
under, Col. .6aneA ~ I.,r.Y .rx.,,ss. -.
RusselIyiIle t6ia c,sroo, i;i;,. ~. :: 80 - -
our Lieutensns. ~ S.s;. .s S az. " r..s: ~
Morrow. Of the Ke.t.cI. yy,,,,ss..s 0'p'A.
Other reports ~ SO "ss,:.;s. k... A.,
Home Guards ~ Rbsas,;o 49, 49," 49, w
from mistake or othe,v;.. s ~ P'soo e'soeE
A few hours .fs.s the s.,,.,
sellviile . portion Of : Feds..s S.a: Oh Aos-
due and has prohsbly srr;s"S .sS'mens ~
mAttera e'eo
The line is working soutb, "a r..s.r. -
We can Get nothing further so. I pa.r Dos
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02

I BosroI, July 39.-Ths gunboat Huntsville
arrived at Key West on the Gath inst, with .
steamer and schooner in TOW, both captured on
the coast with cargoes Of cotton. ai'Q~ iiR r3s
| An individual came to grief On the Common.
last night, in consequence Of advocating JEFF
Davis and the chivalry. The gentle crowd not
seeing things in that light kindly ducked him in
the pond