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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-05-07
CHIcAa ), April. 80

CHICA6h, Aprli' 81
A special to the Tunes from Fort
Wright on the 2Sth inst, says:
F'nm deserters We learn that New Or.
Orleans is now in Purters quiet posses
sion. The Federal f4et passed Fort
Jackson on Thursday, after desperate
naval engagement. in which one vessel
was suEk aud several damaged. 1t is
supposed that the Federal loss was heavy
The rebel loss was 80 killed aud $50
wounded.
The engagement lasted port of two
days The Federals took possession of
the city without struggle on Friday.
the rebel force having evacuated after de
stroying the steamers they had no use
fos. Tney took with them the greater
pars of the military stores in the city.
Union citizens were very jubilant
The strength of Fort Wright is stated by
intelligent dese:;ers, at eight thousand
men. under V.lIipiqne. who has not been
superseded, as reported. They have sew
Gu batteries, mounting tweoty.six guns.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-05-07
The Augusta (Ga) Mronics adds

The Augusta (Ga) Mronicls adds
that eight of the party were subsequent.
ly arrested, and after being sousdly
,ohipped. confessed that they had been
sent out from Shslbyville by the Union.
lists for the purpose of burning up the
bridges and tearing mp the track to pre-
vent recruits being sent to the Army at
Coriuth. They state the party numbered
twenty-five. The remainder were still ct
large. but would probably be arrested in
q short time.
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vile r. r. from Lyuchburg, those from,
Richmond bringing troops and supplies.
My informant, Judging from what he saw,
says the whole Confederate army in Vir-
ginia is by this time in positions on the
Virginia Central II. r., and that it num-
bers ESQ 900 men. Stonewall Jackson
was said to have left Gordonsville, but
none knew his whereabouts. Ourintorm-
ant passed through Stanards,ilIe and saw
quite heavy force at that point. They
were not encamped, and seemed prepared
TO move. More troops were said to be
marching to the same point from Char
lotteviile and Gordonsyille This looks
as if they contemplated a flank movement
against Pope's right. If so, it will proba-
bly, be led by jackson.
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lLetter TO the Tims
Fort Monroe. Aug. 10.

Fort Monroe, Aug. w.
The srmy is already in progress Of en-
barkation for another Geld Of operation
Porter's corps performed very npid
march from Yorktown, making the whole
distance Of near thirty miles in less than
one day. The division of Gen. Morrill,
with the staff reached Hampton yesterday
p. m, and the wagon train with the whole
corps were comfortably encamped before
night. This morning they took up their
line Of march to Newport News from
which place they will Immediately embark.
Sykes division are already on board of
transports. Summers corps which formed
the rear guard of the army, with French's
brigade forming the extreme rear, ar.
rived at Yorktown yesterday all safe and
viii embark soon. The entire wagon
train of this corps arrived at Hampton
and encamped to-day.
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Memphis, Aug. Is, via Cairo 60.

N"cmPhie, mug. 1oJ VIA CRiTo xu.
The ferry boat Aid, plying between
Memphis and Mound City. Arkansas, was
burned by guerrillas, at the latter place
on Saturday. Stores in the vicinity were
robbed and many horses stolen. Peti-
tons aligned BY numerous gentlemen and
ladies OF Memphis have been laid before
Gen. Sherman and the city authorities,
imploring them to close the liquor shops.
The Grenada Appeal Of the l4th con-
tains the following:
Richmond, Aug. 1.-THE following
official dispatch was received to day:
Headquarters Valley District, Aug. Ii,
6:l5 a. ,n.-On the evening of the 9th
inst, God blessed our arms with another
victory. The battle was near Cedar river.
about six miles from Culpepper Court
House. The enemy, according to the
statements of prisoners, consisted of the
divisions Of Banks, Mcdowell and Sigel.
We have over 400 prisoners, including
Brig. Gen. Prince, while our list of killed
is less than that of the enemy, yet we
have to mourn the loss of some of our
best officers and men. Brig. Gen. Chas.
5. Winder was MORALLY wounded, while
ably discharging his duty in advance of
the left wing Of the army. We have COL
lected about l. 500 small arms and q large
amount Of ordnance stores. am, Colo
mel, your obedient servant.
[Signed IT,. MAKSON,
Major General Commanding.
To Col II. II. Clinton, A. A. G..
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New York, August FL.

The steamer Columbia, from Havana,
10th, has arrived. The yellow fever has
been raging there the past month very ia
tally.
Orizaba dates are to the 2Sth ult., and
Vera Cruz to the lst THERE'S but little
news. Dablado offered Gen. Caber who
succeeded Mor1ueo In command, $780,.
600 to turn the troops over to the Mexi-
can Government, money to be paid out Of
loan negotiated with the representative
of the U. S. Government.
The steamer Grenade bombarded Cam
peche, destroying several houses. but was
driven off by a schooner, hastily armed
by the authorities
Advices from Martinique report four
thousand French reinforcemcnts for Mex
leo had reached there, and $4,000 were
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The Right Answer.

The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th
publishes tie following item under the
head of "Wilful Ignorance -
"An officer who accompanied to this
city the soldiers of Pope's command who
were captured in the skirmish on Friday,
says that he inquired of one OF the Yam
kee officers of the party whether be had
read the proclamation of President Davis
and the order of the Adjutant General
with reference to the treatment they were
to receive. They promptly replied that
"their business was to obey orders, and
not to read the proclamation of Jefferson
Davis"
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New York. Aug. u

The Commercial Advertiser says, city
Journal having given circulation to re-
port published in Hartford paper, that
Mcclellan viii resign his present position
as soon ~ he has fully placed his army In
it's new position, We have made enquiry
of those in this city who are unusually
well posted in relation to his movements,
and they tell us that the published rumor
is the FIRST they have ever heard of auy
such intention on McClellan's part. lie
has not been heard from directly, howey-
er, for two weeks.
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} Z TEIEC i i p 70.

Poolesville, Nd, Aug. 10

Poolesville, Nd, Aug. 49,
The following narration was given me
by civilian who arrived from Richmond
on Sunday:
He left Richmond last Wednesday, the
18th inst, travelling to Sexton's juno
ton, IL miles north Of the city, by pri-
vate conveyance, thence by rail to Cor
louisville, and then on foot to the Poto-
mac. At the time he left troops were
pouring out Of the city on the Virginia
Central r. X. in such numbers that It was
impossible for civilians to procure passage.
All troops around Richmond were in mo-
ton towards the north, while others were
passing through ia cars for the south,
supposed to be that part Of the army be-
tween Petersburg and the city. 1t was
known at that tms that Mcclellan had
begun the evacuation Of Harrison's Land
ing. Arriving At Lexion's junction, he
saw large cncampments, extending from
the south side Of the Pamunky river to
several miles north of the Junction. and
also from the Junction in westerly d.
rection up the valley Of the North Anna
river. Small campo were visible 1t sew
eral localities along the railroad from the
Junction to the crossing Of the common
road from Fredericksburg, where another
large body was also encamped. At Lon
i. G H was another largo body, aud
thence to Gordonsviile several regiments
we're strung along the road in camps
Every two or three miles from 0ordons-
vile, where there we're not more than six
or ssven regiments, heavy force could
be scen camping on the hills stretching to
the northeast in the direction Of Onnge
9. H. He stopped ten hours at Gordons-
vile, and during that time saw not less
than te trains arrive over the Central
+. Il. from the south, and the Charlotte
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bic. cannot but feel the greatest con-
tempt for Q man, who, nj che head of a
powerful army, will behave thus towards
soldiers. / do not care for myself, but it
is shame to punish my men.
have studied secession and secession
lists in Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee
and Alabama, and ! tell you it is no use to
fight against them unless we use every
means in our power. They are too pow
erful to be fought otherwise
Who are these guerrillas? They are
citizens who pretend to be peaceful but
who are plotting treason all the time
They are all the time looking out for o
struggling Yankee. As soon as he finds
one, he gets two neighbors, they take their
shot guns, 90 out and catch him. They
look out for pickets and shoot them. You
know how they murdered Gen. McCook.
That is what cali war Of determination
We must do the same, and until we use
all men, slaves included, We cannot put
them down. Applause.
What have done is not much; but
what could do, we're ! allowed, might
amount to something. My friends, l
must close. Wehave been talking about
the Union and hurrahing for the Union
a great while. Let us now talk and hur-
rah for conquest. Applause.
The General closed amidst long contin
ued cheering, which was twice and thrice
renewed as the Commission was exhibit
ed to the audience. appointing Col Tur-
chin a Brigadier General, and setting aside
the courl-martial of Don Carlos Buell..
MAD. TuRCHIN
At this point, loud calls were made for
Mad. Turehin, who was upon the stage
With much reluctance, the gallant lady,
who has worked indeialigably night and
day for her husband, came forward, es-
corted by Mr.. Bros, and was received
with hearty applause and bouquets. Mrs.
T. received her ovation, which was really
a triumph, with becoming modesty and
grace. Before retiring, Mr.. Bross said
that during his trip in Missouri be first
became acquainted with Mad. T. He
found her in the tent with the General
not her first service, for she had accompa-
MED her husband all through the Russian
campaigns. He noticed at that time that
he had at her waist little dirk and re-
rolver, and he fully comprehended that
'he was an officers lady.
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from Gen. Curtis Army.

Helena, Ark, Aug. lG, via Cairo, 60.
The 4th division of Gen. Curtis army.
commanded by Brig. Gen. Hovey. left
here on the 4th for Clarendon, on White
River. where large force of rebels were
known to be encumped After force
march Of sixty miles Gen IIovey arrived
at Clarendon. but the rebels being ap-
prlsed of his approach had retreated
across the river in tie direction of Little
Rock. A cavalry force was sen. in pur-
suit
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An immense crowd Of people gathered
to do honor to Col. Turchin in the grand
ovation prepared for his reception BY the
people of Chicago, under the auspices Of
tho Board of Trade.
Mr.. Bross, of the Tribune made speech
bidding the war-worn veteran . cordial
welcome home
GEN. rURcHIK's RESPONSE.
Gen. Turchin with gracefulacknowl-
edgement, responded as follows:
Fellop citizens Of Chicago:-When l
left this city with my regiment. ! never
expected to receive such a reception as
this. haze simply done my duty; that is
all 1 haze done. Enthusiastic applause I
did my duty ~ soldier, and, / trust.
as an American citizen also. Applause. |
Although | am not versed in politics, /
made up my mind that the cause Of this
rebellion was slavery, and / acted upon
the principle that the cause should be re-
moved. Long continued applause. AT
the same time, knew also that those
men who were relying upon the power Of
slavery must not be handled with soft
gloves, but little roughly, and SO han
died them little roughly. IApplause. I
| don't know whether to call Il ! happv
or an unhappy result thas my superior
officer did not approve oft, and thought
differently. He thought that l must be
eourt-martialed and dismissed from the
service. [Groans and hisees for Don Car
los Buell., and cries, "You shall 90 back.
General."] My wife informs me that
she has commission, making ME Brig
adler General, in her pocket, but haven /
got it. and haven't seen it. Applause
and three cheers for Madame Turchiu. 4
AS much as rejoice to see this kind.
and may say great reception, it would
be more pleasing for me to have nv poor
boys OF the 18th with me, now strung
along that railroad. [cries, "shame.
Shame. ] They are punished for me.
ano as you sympathixe with me, want
yoa ~ sympathize with them. There are
ave regiments at Huntsville, the LIST Wis.
con san 1t Morris, another at Athens nm.
other u Pulaski, and several at Colum.
b'a, all upon or contiguous to this line Of
ra'li Dad. 1t would seem Is if there might
o cent from each Of them one or two com
Psn.'ss to guard this road. Thsy Won't nes.
81 feel 1t. But, no Our bows are post.
60 na squads Of fifteen or twesty for eighty
mnes' It's iow-minded; it is contsmpti-
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Buffalo. Auo q

-, DHTIBIH, mug. Il.
The Buffalo Board of Trade haya open.
ed q correspondence with the other
Boards of Trade of the lake Cities propo-
sing to organize, by voluntary enlistment
for four or five months service, two thou.
sand or more lake sailors, who are uuem-
ployed during the winter months, and
offer them to The Government for ocean
service, the several Boards paying them
wages so that they will be no expense to
the Government, except rations, clothing
and equipments.
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TLetter to the Tribune. I

TVfs "UfIroct mug. 10.
General Heintzslman did not accom-
pany the army in its march down the
Peninsula, but struck off in another direc-
ton towards the White House. His ex-
act course and whereabouts were not
known, but the common remark was that
he had gone off to look up fight. He
was accompanied by Averill's cavalry
who stampeded body Of the enemy's
cavalry, some distance above. 1t is sur
missed that Gen. Heintzelman will make
his appearance in the neighborhooc of
the White House or West Point.
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New ork, Aug. 81,

Advices per Champion state that af-
fairs on the 1sthmus are likely to continue
unsettled for long time and to result in
It's separation from the General Govern
ment and in its independence. The pres
ence ofthe U. S. frigate Saranac at Pan
anna, it is said, has alone prevented the
negroes from attacking the CITY,
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Advices from the West are to the effect
that the rebel forces under Coffee, Guam
trell. Cockrell. Trace aud others, which
were lately menacing Lexington are in
full retreat southwark They are 1000
strong, and have the two spiked cannon
captured from Maj. Foster at Lone Jack
son Friday last. Col. Fllz Henry War
rem of the LIST Iowa Cavalry, and Brigadict
General Blunt, of Kansas, forces are in
hot pursuit, with 8. 800 troops and IA pie
ces OF artillery. Yesterday Col. Warren
was ten miles south of Johnston, Bates
County, and Gen. Blunt twelve miles
south Of him, both moving very rapidly.
The rebels were only one hour ahead Of
Warren's cavalry.
There is every prospect that they will
be overtaken and captured or badly whip.
ped at the crossing of the Ossge River.
As soon as Col. Houston, commander
ct Lexington, heard of the defeat of Mai
Foster at Lone Jack, he made energetic
preparations for the defence of that city.
The old Notifications were extended to the
river. to enable the troops to get. water;
and al the adjacent buildings which
might serve for shelter for sharp shooters
blown up. Col. Houston also ordered ali
the hemp in town to be burned, to pre-
vent the rebels using it as breastworks.
The warehouses and hemp thus burned
was probably worth TWO bundled thou.
sand dollars. The hemp and factory of
McGrew alone we're valued at $4,000,
on which was an insurance for S23 900.
The city Is now entirely secure against at
faek
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The Vote ON the Illinois Constisu.
lion.

pital, and one killed.
The Vote ON the Illinois Censsitu-
| tion.
The Vallandighammers of Illinois
claimed that the adoption OF the New
| Constitution in that State was political
| test, and hen the first returns came IN,
! there was great rejoicing u, or the pros
pect of party triumph. There is no
doubt, but that it was mas made party
question as far as it was possible for the
politician to influence the people to that
course.
The result of the vote was regarded and
felt as a Notifying and disastrous defeat
of the Vallandigham party in the State of
Illinois by all the leaders and adherents
of that party. That defeat derunged the
plans and destroyed the hopes of the
scheming leaders of the opposition in that
State, and taught them that the people
were with the Government in sentiment
and in determination to put down this re-
bellion.
If the vote in the army furnishes any
indication of the present condition ofpub
lie sentiment. then no hope is left for the
sympsthizing slavery wing of the
Democracy on the return Of the volunteers
from the war.
Vote in the State for the Constitution l25,052
4" Army :" 1857
Total l26,739.
Against the Constitution in the State, l41 ,107
i" Army, lO,l57
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procl.n,a lie. By the Cov.rnor

Proclanat len BY the Govsrnor.
Believing there are questions vitality af-
fecting the public welfare that demand
the immediate attention of the General
Assembly:
Now therefore /, Samuel j. Kirkwood,
Governor Of the State Of Iowa, by virtue
Of the authority in me vested, do hereby
convene the General Asse mbly of said
State in special session, to be begun and
held at Des Moines, on "wednesday, the
Sd day OF September, 1862, at 2 o'clock
p. m. of said day.
In witness whereof l have hereunto set
my hand and caused to be affixed thereto
the great seal of the State of Iowa.
Done at Des Moines, the 10th day of
August, 1869.
by the Governor,
SAML. J. K1RKWOOD.
ELIJAH SELLS, Sec'y of State.
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ST. PAUL MINI Aun

s' MT, "fHu., mug ".
The Indians in Meslar exasperated at
the reception Of money from the
Government, attacked Whitestown and
Acton, and killed several, both men and
women. Several also reported massacrad
at Lower Agency. The settlers are
alarmed and coming down Minnesota
River. -Four companies under command
Of Ex-Gov. Sibley were or der to the scene
of disturbance.
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A nacsupin County .rrai,er Arrested

Yesterday morning, considerable ex.
citement Was created by the, arrest, by q
deputy U. s. Marshal, of p. L, Reeder
Esq, who lives some nine or ten miles
west of Csrlinyile. We do not know
upon what particular charge be was Arrest
ed, but something may DO inferred from
remarks like the following, which he made
to the marshal and bystanders after his
arrest
"iou worked it ID sharp, Mr..
Marshal. II had known you was com.
ing five minutes beforehand, 500 men
couldn't have arrested me-"
u haint done anything, except to drill
company to resist draft"
Mr.. K. was taken to Springfield. If
certain reports are true. there are others
who ought to have free tide to Spring
field Carlinyille Free Democrat.
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The many friends OF EDWARD AUMM, Esq.
Without distinction Of party, suggest his name as an
Independent Candidate for Clerk the Ussre, Con
Of Lee county, Iowa, ut the ensuing election Fitted
- he 10, by education and experience for the Office
" believed that he will receive the sup
port Of those who believe that the only test for the POI
sition should he capacity and lo5Slsy. sst
auRl3-dtt
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[Specia! TO Tribune.l
WASHINGTON. A.

Washington, Aug. 20.
Mr.. Stanton stated to-day that the or.
der for drafting to gil up the old regi-
ment would be enforced without fail BY
the lst Of September. The old regi-
ments which have not been recruited up
to the full strength before that time will
at once be filed by draft.
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From Henderson, Ky.

Cincinnati, August q.
Specials from Indianapolis say: The
Mayor Of Henderson, Kentucky, has fed
to the rebel army, and the entire City
Council we're arrested for refusing to take
the oath of allegiance, but released upon
reslgning and giving bonds in $1,000
The property Of the Mayor has been
seized, and an election ordered. Ten In
diana regiments Of infantry. four COM
panies OF cavalry and one battery have
already gone into Kentucky, and two
other regiments were expected to leave
last night,
The Commercial says: To-day guards
will be stationed It the railroad depot, and
all other avenues leading from the State,
who will require an exhibition Of Provost
Marshal passes from all rer.cns leaving.
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JusTSo. The Louisville Journal saws
"The rascal who disconrages enlistmsnts
would cut the hose of fire engine at q
conflagration."
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New York. AUG. 81

New York, Aug 81.
The Tribune says there is report that
Gen. Burnside is to command the com
bined army Of Mcclellan and Pope in the
field. We cannot say how we'll founded
tits,
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Soldiers vile lost purse on the 1911 inst some
where on Main street. containing $50 Treasury Nsss
TWO = bills and ten c~nts In change. Alec. pron
lssOry nuts Of elO, given by John Looniis 70 A. NJ
Timoerlake dated Aug. LIT, 1892, snd payable 10 hsY
OF bearer SIX months from date The nnu.r Will leave
q this once, when he will be literally rewarded.
inr note - u will be paid only to the party whom
1t Is giveu. IanrI8-dIv
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IR- The Winterset Madisonian says
that number of fellows have skulked
away from Madison county to avoid the
draft.
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EXTRA SEssIoR.-ln another column
will be found Gov Kirkwood's proclama.
ton calling the Legislature together q,
Des Moines, on the Sd Of September.
This is . movement in the right d.
rection, and will be hailed with univer
sal satisfaction by loyal men of all shades
of opinion.
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1t is reported that 800 rebels are again
marching on Athens to reek vengeance
on the Union men there, and that the
Athens force, only IS or 50 strong, have
gone out to meet them, eight miles from
town. If reliable we shall soon hear i'm
portant news from them, but with such a
disparity Of numbers we can look for
nothing but r,verses. Wetrust the whole
report is another bug bear.
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Boston, Aug, p.

A number of patriotic Irish officers
and citizens have obtained permission
from Gov. Andrew to raise new Irish
regiment for nine months service. Re-
cruiting will at once commence.
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CARPET LOST.

=
Some 20 yards OF carpet, made up for q roos shrce
ply, with dark round ground aud purple noweYs va
lost . ne Sugar Greek road on last Friday Any per
nadinK u Will plsAss leave II 1t T. NJ Biiltnsp,
store. corner Of 9th aud Main streets and receive :
liberal rcwArd TOR their trouble |I-'s1> IL
augI6-dIw z. W MERITHRw
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TIeaton, N. j.. Aug. q.

The Republican Union State Conven.
tion met At O'Clock to-day. All the
counties Of the State are represented. -
The probabilities are strong that Marcus
Ward will be nominated for Governor.