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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
New York. .Jnne /.


The Eleventh N. Y, militia GERMANY
regiment, of fresh recruits refused to be
swornia. General Saxton then rejected
the whole regiment.
The steamer Baltic arrived yesterday
from Key West. The steamer Swan, with
one thousand bales of cotton and one hun
dred barrels rosin, captured.arriyed at Key
West.
Pensacola adyices state that the residents
welcomed our troops ioyously. Billy Viii
son occupied the residence of G. r.. Nal
lory, Rebel Secretary of the Navy.
New Orleans dates are to the 22d:-
Gen. Shepley bad assumed the duties Of
Mayor, Major Bell, Recorder, and Captain
Jonas II. French, Chief of Police. They
take charge Of the city till llyal men are
eeoted. The Bank of Commerce has
opened and commenced business, refusing
rebel shinplasters.
The prize steamer Palas of London, ar
rived hoe 70 day. She was captured on
the 26th uIt,, off Charleston, by the steam
er BienyiIle. She is an iron steamer, and
has on board / 400 kegs of powder, so
cases Of rifles, 800 bags coffee, and some
ouinine. The vessel and cargo are valued
at 100000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
0mnt Cpnntp IFrala,
LANCASTER, WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 4.


INTRo-ExPLANAToRY. Mr.. Gown hay-
ing on Monday last, taken a furlough, to
be absent till Thursday Of this week, on a
business excursion to Madisoa a6d AIllwaa.
kee; ths Herald pfnses afe responsible
for this uuulber of Gle paJls II IS sdch'
speeAnaa ofa newspaper as would issue
Weekly from the Office without his connec-
ton Herewith; being superior to any late
preceding number, we consider that talent
is entirely unnecessary in vending newspa-
pers. Owing to the perfection of the ma
chinery in the Herald Office, we are en-
abled to run the paper with the best Of
public satisfaction and without any editori-
Ill adwork-provided the funds hold
out, matter that we leave entirely with
Esqr. Mase, who appears 70 be doing we'll
at collecting. We may find some use for
Mr.. CovER after his return from Milwau-
kee with his new Power Press, but not in
bis former vocation as Editor--that bust
ness being nov superseded by til. introdnc-
ton of machine intellectually. We shall
only have to turn crank; and, TO pro.
duce any original variation in what has
hitherto required mind, it will be only nee
essary to raise or lower the valves, turn a
screw in this place or that and work the
duplex levers attached to the several phre-
biological developments of our clrcumlocu
tory yerbosity.
AT this time we are only privileged to
run the Herald about as long as Jonah
stayed liz the whale; Mr.. CovER may find
it to his advantage to take out longer fur
loughs and more Of them, in which case
our readers would be supplied with bet
ter system of ethics. The country has yet
to learn that to civilization we owe taxes
and tooth-ache-a lesson that Mr.. Cover
has failed to teach; also, that the Herald
is the best life-preseryer in use, none Of its
patrons ever dying or becoming bank
rupts. FOREMAN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Washinntnn- May 81.

A despatch to the War Department
states that a brigade of our troops, pre-
ceded by cavalry, entered Front Roya
yesterday, and drove the enemy out. 0ul
loss is eight killed. We captured six off,
GERS and $50 privates.
We re-captured eighteen Of our troops
and large amount Of transportation, five
engines and eleven cars.
Our advance was SO rapid that the enc
my was surprised and unable to burn the
bridges across the Shenandoah.
The enemy's loss unknown, but is said
to be large.
The 5th New York cavalry entered Mar
tinsburg this morning, and passed seyera
miles beyond, and encountered the ere
my's cayalr ind captured several prison
ers, wagons, ammunition, an American
flag, DC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
New York Nav 40

The HeralRs Fort Monroe correspon-
dent mention tho fact that Col. j. f. Han
son, Of a rebel Kentucky regiment, who
was sent by flag Of truce to be exchanged
for the gallant Col. Corcoran, has become
Disguised with the rebels and the rebellion
and will take the oath Of allegiance.
Gen. Butler, says New Orleans letter
has taken the wife If Gen. Beauregard, who
was found in New Orleans, under bis pro-
lection
A letter from McClenan's army says
5000 Georgians whose term of enlistment
had expired in the rebel army, were told
that they must continue in the service
They loaded their guns, and officers ard
all refused to obey the order. No one
dared to make them do it. They have
disbanded and gone home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Gov. Johnston in Tennessee.

An election was held some days at
Nashville, Tennessee, for Judge, by Ter
Of Gov. Johnston. The piva ooce system
OF loud voting prevails in that State, SO
that the way every man votes can be known
afterwards. Well, the secessionists had a
candidate Of their own, and the Union
men p candidate. Gov. Johnston took
the poll books after the election and spot
ted every man who had voted the seces-
sion ticket-fnding therein the names of
many whose pretentions Of loyalty had
been warm and vociierous; also the names
ofsome who voted for the Union candi-
date, but whom the Governor had suspect
ed as being traitors. The vivc voce sys-
tenn Of voting in Tennessee and other slave
States, had been invented for tyranny, and
long been used TO deter men from voting
their honest sentiments. II is now being
used to crush the very men who caused
its enactment and to shield the very men
who were long its victims of tyranny. So
Is tyranny always made to crush itself in
the end. Slave y begat the means of its
own destruction. Sin always weaves its
own winding sheet, and digs its own grave
ii the dirt Of sorrow. The rebels have
dug a deep grave for themsel' land thanks
TO Almighty God, the Government is I'M
able to save them from burial therein; for
when the days Of tyrants are about to close
God wills no postponetaent on account Of
weather, awaits no expedients, listens to no
tender appeals for respites. To hell be-
gone, was the order to Belshazzer, who
had ,ong tyrannized over Gods poor, and
the same God rules to-day, forever.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Washington. June l.

-
The following dispatch was received
from Gen. Mcclellan by the War Depart
mont, this afternoon:
Field Of Battle, June list, IL M.
We have had a terrible battle, in which
the corps Of Gems. Sumner, Heitzelman
and Reyes were engaged, against greatly
superior mum beers.
Yesterday,.at O'Clock, the enemy TAX
ing advantage Of terrible storm which
flooded the valley of the Chickahominy,
attacked our right flank. Casey's Division
which was in the first line, gave way un-
accountably. This caused temporary con-
fusion during which the guns and baggage
were lost, but Heitzellnan and Kcarney
most CALAMITY brought up their troops
which checked the enemy, and at the same
time succeeded with great exertions in
bringing across Sedgwick's and Richard
sons divisions, who drove back the enemy
at the point Of the. bayonet, covering the
ground with his dead.
This morning the enemy attempted to
renew the conflict, but was everywhere re-
pulsed. We have taken many prisoners
among whom is Gen. Pettegrow aad Col.
Long.
Our loss is heavy, but the enemy's must
be enormous.
Excepting Casey's Division, the men
behaved splendidly.
Several fine bayonet charges were made.
[Signed, G. B. MCCLELLAN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

Judge Burch who has been stumping
the State as candidate for Governor, some
time past, was arrested at Rolla, Friday, by
order of Col. Boyd, commanding that post,
for uttering disloysd sentiments while max.
ing speech which was evidently designed
to procure secession votes. Quite num-
Der Of noisy secessionists in this city have
been arrested within a few days, and it
seems to be the determination Of the Pro-
yost Marshal General to promptly sup
press disloyalty in whatever way it is man
Tested.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Washington, May 90.

Every member Of tbs Cabinet, and it Is
believed every earnest friend of the govern
ment here, depIores the hasty censuies yis-
tied upon the War Department by some
Of the loval papers in the country, for
Banks misfortunes.
Ii has already been stated by Mr.. vii
kinson in the Senate upon the highest au-
thority, that the disposition Of our forces,
which is censured, was sanctioned by the
President. and it is equally true that it was
al proved BY tue whole administration
Suc 5esses such as the country did not an
ticipate have already attended Mr.. Stan
tons conduct of the War Department, and
efforts are being made which would seem
to insure continuance of them. Oeca-
sional failures and reyerses must happen,
but Mr.. Stanton is not more responsible
for these than he is entitled to the pablic
gratitude for the successes Of our arms.
The Navy Department has received in
formation that acting-master A. w. Elmer
son deserted from the GaIena on the 18th
inst.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Re- Gen. Burnside isl described by a

gE- Gen. Burnside is described by a
correspondent who is with hise mmand as
live man, and one whose taetics are more
ike Napoleon's than any General we
have. He is RESTLESS spirit, and can't
relish the idea Of remaining more than
one day in a place. Seeing everything at
4 glance, hesoon loses interest in a plan,
if be IS required to take a second look at
it. His heart Of war il iii taking every
thing by storm. TO lay seige to a place
would be tie death of Ina. Que secrst
Of bis succession consists III keeping out Of
sight Of the enemy until be il ready to
push ahead, thus getting up fright and
taking advantage of /. A prominent
rebel officer says ..that Il il Burnside's IN
fernal luck that carries him through
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

Solomon sturgis, the great wealthy
banker of Chicago, long known for his
great eccentricities, has been pronounced
insane by jury called TO try his case at
the request Of his son George. The proof
of his sanity had long been questioned,
but the te, timony made it clear to I'll.
Mr. sturgis became the owner Of a large
land property in early times at Chicago,
which made him immensely wealthy in
spite Of himself. He was a remarkably
kind, benevolent, upright and conscientious
citizen--qualities never before known IN a
banker, and which strange irreconeilabili-
Ties with bis profession as banker had
much 10 do in establishing bis insanity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Fgy-As We expected. Gen. Butler never

re- As we expected, Gen. Butler never
.lssued that proclamation in the form il
which it first appeared. The rebels had
rsmodeled it to suit their purpose. He
merely classed the wcmen Of New Orleans,
who Insult the soldiers, as on level with
lewd women. 1t is believed that President
Lincoln will not NEEDLE with the proclaim
ation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Cape Race, May ~ =.

4
The following news is received oy ~
Europa: !. ,ba
GREAT BR1rArN-On the ] 9Th 70 ". ~
House Of Commons, Mr.. Layard sad US
government had received from Lord Lyon
a copy Of tue report Of the Connli.ee !. u
the House Of Representatives Of the ODl. ~,
States on the operations Of the Reclpro3''y !.
Treaty, and hac no objection to lay II ~
the table. ,,,o.
The Times editorially, gays the adEal. .l.
ges gained III the West by me feaslm ,
have been such as is impossible to o," w.
rate, and are in singular contrast % the 'i0'
progress in Virginia. !, .nor.
The Times also expatiates on the lmPo,5
lance of the capture Of New Orleans aua
saws the North has tight to presume va 49,
the hour Of final success is aPPfo'"1
ing. .tols are ap-
parentIy as determined as ever; but LIS Iers
the manner ii which the military leaas ~
have allowed themselves to be wofsloo av N
the Mississippi, the confidence O them lnsH ii
people and foreigners must be snaAsD
their ultimate success. showed
American securities in LONDON III liver.
increased firmness, while coVon =
POOL showed increased heayIness'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

Mr.. Wilson, of Mass, presented petl-
ton from Eliza Diggs, female slave, who
is owned in the District of Columbia, but
hired out in Maryland, and her owner has
not placed hei name in the list Of those
to be emancipated under that act.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Military Commit
tee, reported back the bill for the better or
ganization of the Adjutant Generals
Department.
Mr.. Ten Eyck offered resolution that
the Secretary Of War communicate to the
Senate copy Of the official report Of Cen.
Hooker, relating to recent battle at VIII
liamsburg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
The Homestead Bill.


The New York World concludes q long
editorial on the subject Of the Honest al
Bill, as follows:
This bill, in throwing the public lands
open to the poor Of all nations Of the
country, and relieving our large cities Of
their unemployed population, will yield a
general benefit far exceeding the paltry
sum that now finds its way from those
lands into the public treasury;it will give
prodigous and wholesome stimulus to the
growth of the new States. and consequent
" to the national strength and prosperity !;
it will have most happy influence in ele-
yating the character, promoting the inde-
pendence, and fostering the patriotism Of
the foreign immigration, immense numbers
of whom would be sure to avail themselves
Of It's benefits; and, above all, it would put
an end to an iniquitous system Of lgpd
io5bing and speculation, which has opera
ted with cruel hardship upon the poorer
classes, which OF all other government is
most bound to protect, and viii give an
effectual and quietus to q thousand selfish
calculations and designing schemes con
ceived in fraud and issuing ID nothing but
public mischief. The success Of the meas
ure, then, may well be hailed as q pubic
blessing"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
New York, May %


Our fleet in the James river IS ready to
make another attack on Fort Darling, on
Drury's Bluff, as soon as the order Is
given. IA
The Seventh is understood to beat Bal
timore. -,
The Baltimore american Of the 2llh
saws Gen. Banks has already received .
reinforcement Of at least eighteen lnoa'
sand we'll disciplined troops at HarPefs
Ferry. Several car loads Of seige guns
each weighing about six tons, have also
been sent up from the Washington Navy
ward. In one Of the trains for HarPetS
Ferry, was Assistant Secretary Of "% @
Watson, and General Hamilton and sian
Of the regular army.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

Gg Gcv. VIM. Sprague was, on Thurs
day last elected U. S. Senator Of Rhode
Island for six years, in place Of Senator
Simmons, by a vote Of 90 10 los, The
difference being the rebel sympaihising
strength.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
re- On the taking and subiugation Of

Eg On the taking and subjugation Of
New Orleans BY the northern hordes, all
the rebel steamers assembled White river for
r~flge. Some of our iron steamers have
since gone and plugged the mouth of
White river 50 as to prevent their future re-
urn--so this rat hole is stopped.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Baltimore, MAY 20.

111F1tFt ~ -
The Episcopal convention adjourned
this afternoon. No discussion was had
on National affairs. The disIoyal members
having a majority, vented their sentiments
by excluding from the standing committee
and delegations to the General Convention
nearly all loyal men who were named for
those positions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
BATTLE RENEWED NEXT DAY!l
rHEx ARE BAi1LY BEATEN
OUR LOSS HEAVY-ThEIR'S ENORMOUS !!
Capture Of Richmond!

A dispatch was received Monday even
ing at Prairie du Chen that Gen. McClel-
Ian had seized Richmond with vast guam
titles of Confederate storage and other
prisoners,guns and camp
spoils. Numerous arrests were made Of
leading rebel citizens.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

WAsHBuRS's REGIMEET.-Col. Wash
burn has been ordered with his regiment
to Jefferson City. In a letter published
in the Madison journal, Major Sterling
thinks the regiment will be divided into
small commands. and scattered about the
country villages in the interior Of Mis-
souri,.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

EE The Journal learns that the secesh
prisoners at Camp Randall are to he re-
moved to Chicago. in view Of relieving
the Niueteenth Wisconsin Regiment and
allowing tlrem I'd embark for the war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Baltimore. June ]

Gen. Dix left for Fortress Monroe, to
take command of the Department Of Yir-
ginia, relieving General Wool, who is re-
ported to be coming here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Harner's Ferry. June

Special to Tri5une.-The rebels have
evacuated Martinsburg and Charlestown.
The damage to the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad is trhing, and can be put in OPP
Grafton to the Ohio river in two days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
a-sy- The Norfolk correspondent of the

Eg- The Norfolk correspondent Of tho
Philadelphia Press says: "A reconnoi-
tering party on Saturday left the city Of
Norfolk, intending TO move toward Eliza
beth city, but the party had scarcely gone
five miles when they came upon an i'm
mense earthwork, about four miles, and
mounted with heavy marine guns, and
commanding every possible approach to
the city from the south and southeast
These works were no doubt constructed
for the purpose Of repellipg an advance on
the pat of Gen. Burnside. The work IS,
indeed, immense, and thousands of men
must have been at work on it for months.
1t is furnished with comfortable barracks,
which will be occupied temporarily by
Union troops"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

]. NJ. SHAW, Eso.-This gentleman
has removed from Galena to PlAtteyilie,
forming a partnership with ]. @. Scott,
Esq. He is a young man Of decided tai
ents and lnblemished character for integri-
~. We anticipate for him decided success
in that pleasant Galena Adverti-
ser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Washington. May q

Gen. Mcclellan telegraphs to the oeo
retary of War: The battle at Hanover =
Court House resulted in a complete rouI u
the enemy. Ian.
II IS stated we have taken 500 PRISON
ers. Loss ofthe enemy set down at l'O wv
Our men buried 100 Of the dead. oul
loss is 375 in killed wounded and missing
Of which 35 were killed
The forces opposed to as were princlE'''
" North Carolina and Georgia.
The prisoners from North Carolina say
they are very tired Of the war, and ' g..
defeat will have very demoralzlng ellS''
on the rebel army.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Chicago, MAY 80.

A fire last night destroyed the planning
mill of Walker, Washburne q Co., togeth-
er with several adjoining buildings. Loss
$4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

re- Missourians say their State Con-
yention, which meets on the first MONDAY
81 June, viii adopt a gradual emancipation
posiTs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Baltimore. May 80.

Baltlmofe, May 81.
Gen. Dix has required tie Corn Elk
change to display the national flag from
Their building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

Rebel mortars have again been placed
in position near Fort Pillow, and are re.
turning Our fire.
Theram Monarch made ? reconnaissance
ofthe rebel works yesterday morning Sh'
ran around Craig Head Point,within range
of their upper battery guns, and after &C
comprising her mission returned without
molestation.
Several refugees from Memphis arrived
They report No additional news.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
New York, Nav >,

r.a New York, May "a
Fifteen hundred barrels Of oil insboS
Williamsburg, with six schooners sUd AZ
bark, were burned to-day. The ro ro a
the property belonged to Scbufl;o r. o.
d Co. Their loss is estimated at 3oo non'
A valuable prize captured off the MI NJ
California by the Victoria, wss brougbt ' Is
to port last night. y
The Matmoras brings New Orleans
pers to the 18th. ~
A communication from Jacob Ro,L
argues against the destruction of cotton AU
An order from the Provost NJ,
says all coffee houses, bar rooms. hos ,la
gaming and billiard saloons, must nroo ',Is'
licences Immediately.
Gen. Butler ordered the circulatior !,
Confederate notes to cease. VI
The Bee was suppressed for adyocat,
the burning of cotton.
The Delta office had been taken no,..
sion of for discussing the cotton o5os 1;'s,
in violation ), Buffers proclamation "Vu
Adams Express office has been ononol
Six prisoners have been ordered Il {,
shot for violation Of their parole, yyen =
Fort Jackson. -
The prize ships Fox and Gov. Morton
had arrived.
Gen. Butler forbids the observance !,
jeff Davis day Of fasting and PRAYER III
had also issued the order about women
previously reported.
The Crescent is depressed.
at Quarantine.
The Committee Of the Board of Brokers
report the over issue Of Indiana Stata
stock at over million and half.
A Fort Monroe letter states that barb
has been lying near there some weeks and
put to sea with 272 coatrabauds aboard
for Cuba and the West Indies. The na
groea have been struggled aboard. The
steam gun-boat Wamsutta has gone IN
pursuit.
The Newberne Progress states that
convention at Raleigh voted down 81 TO
81, the infamous measure offered by Ken.
net Raynor, furnishing severely any one
presuming to counsel aid, or abet in any
proposition to reinstate the old North
State in the Union.
One Of the members made strong
speech in favor of free labor and the policy
Of encouraging emigration Of agrienliuasis
by giving claims to actual settlers.
The convention passed an ordinance di.
recting the Governor to discharge all vol.
unteers over 35 years.
The Raleigh STANDARD and Geensburg
Patriot advocate the election Of VIM. A.
Graham for Governor.
A company of Union Home Guards
has been formed at Bayrova. 81 men
have enlisted.
The prize steamship Stillian, from Lon
don arrived this evening in charge Of
prize crew from the Bonneville. She was
captured while attempting to run the
blockade of Charleston, with cargo Of
brandios, wines, saltpetre, DC, valued at
half a million dollars.
The Stillian is only six months old, and
is propeller Of 1000 horse power and
500 tons burthen.
Beauregard's official report Of the bat
tie ofShiloh, states his loss in killed Out
right, was 1,728; wounded, 8,ol2; mis-
sing 959-making an aggregate of l0609,
az
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04

The Circuit Court to-day formally re-
fused a writ Of habeas corpus for the dis
charge of an alleged fugitive slave. Sub
scripttons Of money ere being pledged for
the employment of a Counsel to test the
legality Of the fugitive slave law to the
District of Columbia, before the Supreme
Court of the United States.
Col. Jennison has gone West it is said
with the promise OF a command.
1t is stated that the rebel forces under
Jackson still hnger near Martinsburg or
Harper's Ferry.