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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

AT Pepfeid, New York, there Is paper call.
ed the Penfeld EztrG, which ls printed and cd.
tied BY little girl, named Nellie Williams,
not yet thifteen years Of age. Nellie sets all
the type with her little hands, and writes ell
the editorial" lie present circulation is Eve
hundred copies per week. Il Is a LilIputIan
sheet in every fespecs--helng, in size, about
BY IL inches
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21
CrN. Ben LOAN, Of The Mlssouri State MiIl-

GEN. BEN LOAN, Of the Missouri State Mill
tia, in command at st. Joseph. 10 stirring up
the rebels by very thorough application Of
Gen Halleck's order that they be put under
bonds o. ordered TO guilt the State. He has
some half dozen "highly respectable" gentle
men 10 jsils q half dozen Others have been Or
dered 20 emigrate, others have filed bonds
ranging from 81 900 TO 5000, and to complete
the list, be has served notices upon THIRTY lndl-
viduals, giving them ten days to cobnider which
of the three alternatives they will take.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

0EEzRAL GRAET, It seems, instead Of being
superseded, ss was the talk . few days ago, has
been ordered up he Tennessee TO take COM
nand Of the forces there. At least. such is
said to be the purpors Of letter. written by
the General to hIs father In Cincinnati.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

TnE Grand Jury Of Columbiana county have
found bills Of indictment against Il. F scOrr
and THoMAs Unrx for murder. The accused
are residents Of Wellsville, and are charged
HiEh the murder Of DAVID WnoHT, Of that VII
lsgs, on the 5sh Of January last.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

The oLD FoLKs.--We learn from the Pitts
burgh Post that this excellent company are do
ing fine business nightly, at Masonic Hall In
that city, On Wednesday evening, the audi
ence vas large and fashionable, and manifested
great pleasure in the entertainment. Mrs
Emma J. Nichols, who has naturally fine
voice, and isbeades q finished musician, excell-
ed herself and delighted everybody. The Post
advises all its city readers to visit the Old
Folks
The Old Folks will pay Columbus a visit
early in April. II.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

A SHELL from the Merrimac, during the re.
cent naval battle OF Newport News, entered
the small frame building occupied By Mansfield
as his headquarters, carrying away the fireplace
and aportion Of the chimney. Itdid not ex-
plode, however, or all In the house would have
perished. E& atLtt 81 al}f
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

THE immediate resumption Of specie pay
naents By the Government end banks has been
proposed in New York city, and 1t is under con-
siderasion In Washington BY leading statesmen
aud bankers. JAMS GArIATx has written a
letter in is favor.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21
The man VINO sat !. !, cs = ,Ae Powdor

The Man who Sat on Ihe powder
ofe. HewRrded. c..r sn.-
The Navy Department promptly rewirded
John Davis, the brave sailor who 60 courageous.
ly protected from the flames barrel Of gun
powder on the steamer Valley City, during the
attack on Elizabeth City. He was guuners
mate, receiving a salary Of $25 per month, or
$500 per year, The evidence Of bis bravery
was received at the Navy Department on the
evening Of the 10Th inst, and on the next day
Secretary Welles sent him o letter, appointing
him gunner, an Office which carries with it q
salary Of $1,000 per year, and is life appoint
ment, the .salary increasing by length Of SER
vice to $l450.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

u "Twner." the Columbus correspondent
Of the Cincinnati Gazette, writes to that paper
that, few days ago, Colonel Moody severely
reprimanded some persons who "sympathized"
too earnestly with certain Of the leading rebel
officers in durance here, which caused quite q
sensation In one or two social circles in our
citv
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

Tan capture Of the rebel YAncrr Is confirm
Cd Il seems that, Though disguised as sailor,
be Was rscoguirsd bya newspaper correspond
sat Newspaper reporters msy be Of some ben.
eft In the service after all
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

U In dull times, people are opt to become
dull and forget or neglect the advantages with
In their reach. Therefore, in dull times, the
prudent merchant. manufacturer, trader, me-
chsnic, and business man wakes the public up
by frequent advertising.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

u II March was properly cOnsecrated to the
god Of. war, II Weuid have been equally proper
to have cOnseerated 4 TO the god Of mud, If the
old hesshen had such deity; snd If not, they
should have manufactured one.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

IT Is said that the loss sustained by the Gov.
eminent, BY the destruction of the Congress
and Cumberland, cannot be less than million
and half of dollars.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

P Yesterday morning. Joseph Evans, ar
rested BY Officer Huff for fOrestslling, was
brought before tho Mayor. plead guilty to the
charge, and was fned two dollars and costa.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

REMovAL. = Mrs. Sells win be pleased to see
oil her patrons at her former place of business.
Dr.. Todc's Building, South High street, No.
1872.
Those that have accounts unsettled will con
fer great favor by calling at once. as Mrs
sells expects to 60 East in a few days
mar20-3.. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

IT is said that the young people Of some Of
the Northern cities do their couriing on skates,
But there are quite enough slips where courting
is done In the old way.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21
Local Matters.


cns arm TonnsHI prrocpag'g cosvENmoH.
The Dembcrsls Of the city OF polunoua ana
Montgomery Township are herenI notined .
meet In their respective wards and township on
Friday evening, March 25th, at the following
s'is Frat ward-E. BelIer,s.
Second Buckeye House. C4{k
Third :" Mayors Once. u fltb
Fourth q slmonton's Exchange.
Fifth . Engine House. :. =,
Township Township Trustees once, CopF1
I The polls ia ibs wsrds wIll be open from :
70 , O'Clock, and the towuahip polls from z 70
3 O'Clock, P. M. Said meetings will appoint
delegates to the nominating Convention % fol
lows;
Fret ward, Fourth ward
Second % s Fifth l3
Third I" Township, 6
The delegates so appointed will meet at the
CITY Hall on Saturday evening, March 18th,
at Z O'Clock, to nominate candidates for city
Offices, Wig Marshal, City Treasurer, and two
School Directors; also, Township ticket, viz
three Trustees, three Constebles, Township
Clerk, and Township Treasurer.
The ward meetings will each nominate can
didate for Councilman and Assessor, and the
Township meeting will nominate candidate
for Assessor.
By order Of the City and Township E1ecu
tive Committee, 1872
E. BELLER,
JOHN w. THOMPSON,
d. w. BROOKS.
JOHN RAIDER,
JOHN M. PUGH
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

HIRAM PowERs is now ffty-seven years Of
age. He is etill laboring at his art In Florence,
and will probably remain shere till he has &C.
quired competence.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

FoaT Mznior. Florida, not Macon. as our tel
sgrsph had II, 70 ths second United States Fort
taken isom the rebels, s
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

FUREruRE AT AUCTION See the adyeEtiss-
nent Of W. R. Kent, of household furniture to
be cold at auction tomorrow.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21
TaO9T.

ON Saturday morning, between the scoto Bridge and
" Town street, q Counterfeit Ten Dollar Note on
the Forest City Bank.
The nnder will be literally rewarded by leaving 1t q.
| this office.
marl6 ISAAC STEWART.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
FOR RE Mt.

HOUsE ON HIGH STREET, BE
IL tween Long and Spring, contaiting 10 rooms on
one floor cellar under whole house-arge front and
back yardS-gas IN every room.
Apply this ONCE, or to
mch2O-u ]. @. NEIL.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

Tne Northern enemlts Of Gen. Mcclellan
pussus hin, while hIs rebel enemies are running
away from him.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21

No MORE wooden walls for naviea! Mail.
clad vessels will do the sea-hghting henceiorth
"a few sseamtugs--the rest iron plated.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21
Furniture at Auction.

w. R. KMHTT
VNILb SELL ON TOsnEORROw SAT
w URDAY), MARCH 29d, At the rssIdsnce Of Dr..
ture, ccnasting Of Sofa, one Piano. one hns Ma.
hoEany Book Case and Secretary Chairs Tables Stoves,
BedsteadS, Hat Rack, etc. Ia faeA nearly everything
necessary to housekespinR.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-21
To the Public.

$780, s|F-+ .
H MAHLMAN. A PRAc7IoING PHYSICIAN.
Of this ety, undertakes to circulate the msaness
ISLANDERS against me- thereby trying TO hurt my business
and therefore call II my duty 70 inform the public,
that according to my opinion, The isid b. Mailman
cannot b called regular PhysoiAn, having never Re.
csived Diploma from any University, but that have
in my possession certificate under seal Of the proper
authority, abou. my rsgul'r examination and general
capacity as an Apethecary. rsue q t@
.ss ,a ~ AUa. J. soHUELLRR.
Z Firm: Ate, J. acurnLrR 4 sON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10

kept an eye on him, have lain in wait for
him. His habit has been to perch himself
in q fbig tree, and, keeping himself hid
behind the body, annoy our men by firing
upon them He climed the tree this
morning in advance of the Others coming
out, smuggled himself In his position, and
was anticipating his usual day efquietueds.
Our men might have killed him as he
came out, but avoided shooting, SO as not
to alarm the others His tree wrs about
twenty rods from one of our pits. When
our men fred on the advancing rebel pick
cts, he, of course, saw the fix he was in
that3he was decidedly up tree.
Il say, big niger" called out one of our
men, "you better come down from there"
What for p responded the niger.
81 want you as prisoner"
mot as this chile knows OF, replied
concealed Ethiope.
"Just as you say" replied our sharp
shooter.
In about on hour the darkey peered his
head out Our man was on the lookout
for him; he had his rifle on the bead
line ready-pulled the trigger-whiz went
the bullet, and down camo the negro. lie
was shot through the head.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10

1t will seem from the above table that
the proceeds of the tax steadily and rap
idly increase from 1855 to 1852 wi en- hey
reach the maximum. and from that year
to 1862 there has been a marked decline
the amount appor,ioned in 1862 being
less than in 1856. The amount dstriLut-
ed i'll 1861 was about nine per cent less
than The lrevIou> year and the amount
distributed the present year is seventy
eight thousand dollars, or about ~ per
cent less than last year. School commits.
sioneis viii therefore understand whv it
l. that their warrants ale SO much les,
than they expected Ii is from no err o.
in the appoitionment, but from an actual
and heavy diininution in the proceeds of
the tax; and this diminution is caused By
the inevitable decline in the assessed
value of taxable property incident to the
prostration of business and the distracted
state of the country. There will probably
be still further decline Of the income
from the state tax from the continued
operations Of the above causes, and this
should DC anticipated and provided
against ey district d recto:s aud other
school boards in the local taxes to be levi, Il
the curraut year. do not think the fall.
ing oti' will BE nearly SO great next year
.
it is prudent TO be I,repar, for such a
contingency, SO that cir, ctors and boards
of eauca.Ion may not find themselves
next spring unable to paw their teachers,
and meet their other Liabilities. There
is reason to hope that the lowest point OF
depression will soon be reached, if it has
not already been, and that the income
from the state school tax will again in,
crease, slowly perhaps but steadily and
surely.
Another point essential to complete
understanding Of the subject is the census
basis upon which the Auditor makes his
dividends. In expressing their surprise
that the tax warrants are less this year
! than last several commissioners have called
my attention to the fact that the number
OF children under twenty wears of age, in
their respective counties, is considerably
greater than last year This arises from a
misapprehension Of the rule by which the
auditor is governed in making his appor-
tiOnment The basis upon which the
Auditor makes his dividend of two thirds
of the state school tax is changed only
once erery fee years. (section 70) For ex
ample he takes the United States census
from 1860 to 1865 then the state census
to 1870 &c. He is not governed in the
least by the census returns of school COM
missioners in npportioning the state school
tax he has nothing whatever to do with
these returns
Thus we see, that the rae per cent be.
ing the same for 1860 and 1861, while the
assessed value of real estate was much
less the latter year than the former, the
proceeds of the state tax are necessarily
diminished in the same ratio: and the
proceeds or amount to be distributed, be-
ing less in 1862 than in 1861, while the
census basis is the same for the two years
the aportion accruing to each county this
year is of necessity prOportionally dimin-
ished.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10
THE ARMY TYORKTOyT n.
HOW THE MEN WORK IN TRENCHES.

1t may be puzzel to many to conceive
how onr men can threw up Notifications
right in the face and in plain sight OF the
enemy without being seriously disturbed
by them A brie: description may be
interesting, inasmuch as it cannot be con-
trnband, because the work is done right
under the noses of the rebels.
A working party is detailed for night
duty; with muskets slung on their backs
and shovels and picks on their shoulders
they proceed to the selected ground. The
white tape marks the line of excavation.
The dark lanterns are faced to the rear;
the muskets are carefullp laid aside; the
shovels are in hand, and each man silently
commences to dig. Not a word is spoken
not one spade clicks against another; each
man first digs hole large enough to cover
himself; he then turns and digs to his
right-hand neIghbor; then the ditch
deepens and widens, and the parapet
rises. Yet all is silent; the relief comes
and the weary ones retire; the words and
jests of the enemy are often plainly heard,
while no noiee from our men disturbs the
stiffness save the dull rattle OF the earth
as each spadeful is thrown to the top; at
daylight long line of earthwork, afford
ing complete protection to our men, greeis
the astoaished eyes of the enemy, while
the sharp shooters, bullets greet their ears
Frequently this work is done IN open day
light, the sharpshooters and pickets keep
ing the enemy from annoying our men.
ONE OF SUMMERS FRIsDs GONE UNDER.
The beat work of the morning Of the
29th ult. was reducing to state Of per.
manent inutillity in this mundane sphere
a negro rifieman. who, though his skill as
q mar rksman his done more injury to our
men then dozen Of his white eompeers
in the attempted labor Of reducing the
complement Of our sharpshooters Our
men have known him long time, have
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10
Military interpretation of'.strte Rights

Much surprise has recently been expires
cd ut the small part which the troops OF
South Carolina appear to have taken in
the recent engagements which have re
suited so disastrously to the insurgents
While prisoners are taken from nearly
every other Southern State, or the presence
of many representatives from each is at
tested in nearly every engagement, the
soues of South Carolina do not seem to be
in the fore front of the battle as they were
in the initirl stages Of the civil issue that
has eliminated in this bloody STRIFE.
1t seems that q position OF the soidiery
ofSouth Carolina true to the" State-rights
traditions which of late years constituted
the !" he all aud end all Of her politics,
refuse To leave the limits of the State in
sunnort of the "Southern cause" The
Augusta (Ga. Constitutionalist, in its issne
of the 18th instant, states that large
number of the Eighteenth Regiment of
South Carolina Volunteers, under com.
mand of Col MaraQua, after reaching the
Georgia railroad, on their way to the " est,
whether their colonel had been summon.
ed, fatty refused to obey the orders of
theiS officers, alleging, as the Constitution
alist says, "that they were enlisted to
serve the State of South Carolina, and
were willing to fight in her defence, but
that they would not 60 out of the State.
Some declared that they would have gone
if they had been consulted before starting.
bnt that their olicers had not notified
them that they were to leave the State;
Others had furloughs. and desired to see
their families. The officers urged in vain
the stigma thst would rest ulon them 1O1
refusing to 90 where their country SAeet
needed their services, and the rePrOaeh
thev would bring upon the State of Sosth
Csro6ns, which had been foremost in the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10
THE FALL OF NEW ORLEANS.

The following is the correspondence
between the commander of the Federal
t1eet that captured New Orleans and the
Mayor OF that city, on the occasion of the
surrender.
Com. Farragut's letter is dated on board
the United Statet flagship Hartford, of
New Orleans, April 26. 1862
To HIS Ercellency the Mayov:of Ns,o Orleans
| Upon my arrival before your city had
the honor to seni to your Honor Captain
Bailey, U. S. n, secono in command ol
the expedition, to demand of you the sur
render Of New Orleans to me, as the repre-
sentative OF the government Of the United
States. Capt. Bailey reported the result
of an interview with yourself and the mill
tary authorities.
1t must occur to your Honor that it is
not within the province of naval officer
to assume the dutiee of a military eom-
mandant. l came here to reduce New
vindicate the offended majesty Of the
government of the United States. The
rights of persons and property shall be
secured therefore demand of you, as
| its representative, the unqualified surrender of
| of tie city. and that the emblem of the
sovereignty Of the United States he hoisted
over the City Hall, Mint, and Custom
House, by meridian this day, and all flag.
and emblems OF sovereignty other than
the Uuited States be removed, from all the e
public buildings by that hour.
l particularly request that you shall
exercise your aethoiity to quell disturb
ances, restore order, ard call upon all the
good people of New Orleans to return at
once to their vocations, and | particularly
demand that,no person shall be molested
in person or property for sentiments Of
loyalty to their government.
| shall speedily and severely punish an Y
person or persons who shall commit such
outrages as we're witnessed yesterday, by
armed men firing upon helpless women
and children for giving expression to their
pleasure at witnessing the old flag
am, respectfully,
d. g FARKAGUT,
Flag Officer Western Gulf Squadron.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10

work Of resistance. Their appeals were
unavailing and the malcontents returned
to the Carolina depot"
The Georgia journal proceeds to com.
ment On the unfortunate affair." as
follows:
I'VE deem it proper to make thrs
statement of the facts Of this unfortunate
affair, leaving the press and public sen,i-
ment Of South Carolina to assign the prop
er position to all parties concerned il
was at best melancholy spectacle to see
the sons of our gallant sister State turning
their backs upon the region threatened by
the invaders tread, and if there is any
circumstances to palliate their conduct
which we have not stated, we shall be glad
to make it public"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10
State Common School Funds.

School officers frequently ask why the
amount of the state school tax apportioned
to the different township Of the county is
less than the amount apportioned last
year. The following remarks of Mr.. Bate.
man, Superintendent of public instruction,
taken from the May number of the "Illi.
nois Teacher" gives the explanation.
STATE SCHOOL TAX.
In reply to numerous inquiries as to the
cause Of the falling off in the amounts Of
the Auditors warrents issued to school
commissioners this year, would state that
it is entirely owing to the diminished yal.
uation of property in 1861 as compared
with 1860. The rate per rent levied, 1.-TWO
mills on the dollar) is just the same; it
has not been changed since the free
school law was first enacted. This being
SO, the net proceeds of the tax will vary,
of course, according to the assessed value
of taxable property. The valuation OF
property huctuates with the commercial
and financial prosperity Of the State, and
the condition of the country at large
The amount of state tax apportioned for
the last seven years is as follows:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10
THE NEW YORK BAKERY

U1HE undsrsigned would respectfully inform the inha-
u bitants Of Ottawa Ind vicinity that he 10 now
prepared furnish choicest variety of Crackers
such Butter Soda Lemon, Boston Oyster, ,Aberneta,
and Water Biscuit. Also, Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread,
Pies, &C., &C. in good variety Confectionery, OF the
choicest selection constantly hand. AL kinds OF
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
The subscriber having spared pains nor expense In
dtting up wagon for the convenience and aecommoda-
tion and the public generally are no
able to furnish anything their line to those Who de-
sire. Those wishing the New York Wagon to call daily
will please send their orders to the n T. Bakery or TO
the Post Once.
~ Remember the place, in Edwards Block, fev
II. Thompsou's store, Main Street. Send In
your ORDERS and they will receive prompt attention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10

The paper blockade is getting troub-
lesome to the South. The Ella Marley,
one of the most successful of the rebel
privateers, has been captured by block
aiding vessel. She had cargo of Enfield
rifles and common. The Nashville, with q
similar freight, was chased, but outran her
pursuer. The famous Bermuda has also
been taken. She had a cargo of powder,
guns, and stores of great value, especially
to the rebels.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10

To SOFTEN OLD PUrrY.-1n removing old
broken panes from . window, it is gener-
ally very difficult to get of the hard dry
putty that sticks round the glass and its
ffame. Dip small brush in nitric or mu-
ratio acid, TO be obtained ef the druggist,
and 70 over the putty with it. Let il rest
awhile. and il will soon become 20 soft
that YOU can remove it with ease
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-10

Tns EXPENSES OF THE WAR-SscretAry
Chase says that the expenses 81 the var
have been exaggerated. only On aessso1A
DAYS expenses having run them:up 70 tA~
pssxium stated in the newspapers. On .
thorough review Of our past, present, and
prospective expenses. he does not estimate
the totle debt on July lst, at over S6eO.-
100000. He has recommended - Con.
eress the issuing of $25, ,OO0, 900 ef demand
Treasury notes Of denominations under Is.