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The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
Rebel Testimony as to the BlOcks
aCc.
Secretary Of War.

Rebel testimony as to the rigorous efficiency
of the blockade of the Southern coast accu-
mulatcs constantly. The latest is from the
Memphis -4ppea1 of the Sd inst, which de-
clares that "thc risk Of running the blockade
at presents too great, and comparatively but
te,O are sOiling to encounter the losses that arc
so apt to follow As experiment.. II is UNDER
stood that the rebel authorities have gone to
the trouble to prepare formidable schedule
of skiffs, shallops and scows claimed to have
evaded the Vigilance OF our cruisers, which
they intend lying on the tables of the men,
berg of the French and English Parliaments
against their approaching session, in the hope
Of persuading these Governments to raise the
blockade. If evidence is to be offered on
this score, it will not be very hard to Offset
the fraudulent list by an accumulated series
Of testimonials as to its efficiency from the
Southern journals Observation-Disclosures
reluctantly wrung from those who have the
BEST means of knowing its extraordinary vig-
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Anc way tHcy arc UOAAS 10 oS Ae'
A Richmond paper publishes an article
from the advance sheet of De Bows Review,
which is considered by some semi official
announcement of the policy of the Rebel lead
ers. We publish below some of the most
striking passages ....
The Confederate States present greater nat
ural obstacles to an invading army than any
equal area of country on the Globe. Armies
cannot march down the Atlantic coast, because
of the great number of bays, inlets, creeks and
rivers; nor down the interior, because of noun
tain ridges, impossible roads, sparse popula-
ton, and scarcity of provisions.
The Mississippi is narrow, long, tedious
and easily defended, and its valley is subject
to overflow. No invading army will attempt
serious invasion in that direction. 1t is our
true policy to decoy the enemy into the in
terror, and then cut them off, as were Brad
dock, and Burgoyne, and CORVALLIS, and Ross,
and Packenham, and our own troops in the
everglades of Florida When we have de-
feated and captured their armies, exhausted
their treasury, and cowed their spirit by de-
fensive warfare, it will be time for us to begin
to act on the offensive and TO invade theil
territory. The northwest is as level ooun.
try as snorthern Europe, teens with provisions
and abounds with towns and villages. 1ts
population is spiritless rabble, who have few
srms, and know little Of their use, and who
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
Hon. B. Stanton, Columbus.
WAsAINGToN, Jan. %.
Sincerely yours,

WAsA1NGToN, Jan. %.
The following dispatch was received a:
Headquarters tonight:
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 90, 1962.-To Major
General Mcclellan, commanding the United
States Army-Thc following has just been
received from General Thomas:
The rout Of the enemy was complete. AZ
ter succeeding in getting two pieces of artille-
ry across the river, and upwards of fifty was-
onQ, he abandoned the rest, with all the am
munition in the depot at Mills Spring. They
then threw away their arms and dispersed
through the mountain by-ways, in the direc-
ton of Monticello; but are SO completely de-
lnoralzcd that don't believe they will make
another stand short Of Tennessee.
The property captured on this side OF the
iyer is Of great value, amounting to eight g.
Founders and two Parrott guns, with caissons
filed with ammunition about one hundred
four horse wagons, and upwards of twelve
hundred horses and mules several boxes Of
arms which have never been opened, and
from five hundred to one thousand muskets
(mos.ly flint locks but in good ordsr); sub
sistence stores enough to serve the entire
command for three days, and a large amount
Of hospital stores.
AS soon as l receive the report Of the Brig
ade Commanders, / will furnish a detailed
report OF tho battle. Our loss was thirty
nine killed and one hundred and twenty -sev EN-
wounded. Among the wounded were COL
McCook, of the Ninth Ohio, commanding a
brigade of his, and Lieutenant Burt, Of the U
s. Infantry, The loss Of the rebels was Zol-
licoffer and one hundred and fourteen Others
killed and buried, one hundred and sixteer
wounded, and forty-fve taken prisoners (no
wounded,) five of whom are surgeons, anc
including Lieutenant Colonel Carter, Of thu
Seventeenth Tennessee Regiment
(Signed) GENERAL THOMAS.
(Signed.) D. G. BUELL., Brig. Gen. Com.
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
DESPERATE FIGHTING.

The death of their general did not seem to
have greatly dishcartcned the enemy. They
continued their attacks with as much vehe-
msnce as ever. The Second Minnesota Reg
iment came up and formed along the fence,
on the left of the Fourth Kentucky. The
nbels still extended their line to flank us on
that side. The Fifteenth Mississippi charg-
ed up the fence, and the men in the tworeg-
iments fought hand to hand, catching hold
ofeach others guns, and trying to drag them
through, and over the fence, but it was all in
vain
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
Secretary stnnton,s Policy.

It very evident that the new Secretary
of War intends to create some radical changes
in the management Of his department. AL
ready he has infused new energy in his subor-
dinatcs. The influences which hamrercd
Secretary Cameron will not be permitted to
hamper Secretary Stanton. However neces-
sary care and caution may be to protect the
public interests, it may happen that army otfi-
GERS of experience and assumed integrity may
commit as many mistakes as civilians, and
have as many favoritcs. MI Stanton is COM
pletely independent Of mere political manag-
crs, and his bold and vigorous character will
strengthen him in introducing some Of the
most wholesome, as we'll as some of the most
startling and rigid forms.
The Syar of the 2lst, says:
1t is understood that thorough reorgan-
ization of the War Department is rapidly
progressing, and that it will, in few days. be
fully up to the demands of the occasion.-
Among other things. it is not improbable that
the following will occur:
l. That in order to leave room for promo
tions for gallant acts in the field, and other
reasons Of public policy, no further appoint
ments to any rank in the army (unlcss of men
in the feld) will be made until the 1st Of
March.
2. That all the nominations that have been
made, and are now pending before the Senate,
will be suspended until after the 1st Of March.
8. That the disorganization produced by
officers frequeating the city instead Of remain
lug in camp to instruct themselves and sol.
diers in the military art, will be checked by
dropping from the list those who frequent the
city otherwise than on military duty and by
command Of their superior officer.
4. That in order to conduct the business o
War as war, the Department will be CLOSED
1OuT NiNS III bue NtCh "5oLLoV Hii 'sA-Si DN'SA
ness than what appertains to active operation
in the field.
s. That Saturday of each week will be de
voted exclusively to the transaction Of tn
business of Senators aud Representatives il
Congress, and that Monday of each week viii
be devoted to the business of other persons re
quiring personal interviews with the Sscre
tary.
6. That the Secretary Of War will transac
no business whatever, and will see no perso
on business at his private residence, but vii
receive his friends socially on Wednesda
evenings.
z. That the dispatch of business by ma
or written communications will have the pref
erence, and will receive the personal attentio
of the Secretary on the morning Of each da
before entering upon other duties.
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01


The following general order IN respect y,
the Battle Of Mill Spring, near Somesst Ky,
has just been issued:
IN RESPECT TO THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRIEG.
War Dp@smem, Jan. q, 1862
The President, GOmmandsr-in-C Chief Of the
Army and Navy, has received information sf
brilliant victory achieved by the United
States forces over large body Of armed trail
tors and rebels at Mill Spring in the State Of
Kentucky. He returns thanks to the gallant
officers and soldiers who won that victory, and
when the oficen' reports shall be receiyedthe
military skill and patriotic valor displayed in
the battle will be acknowledged and rewarded
in fitting manner The courage that en-
countcred and vanquished the greatly tupss
rior number of the traitor force, puiaaed and
attacked them in their entrcnchments, and
paused not until the enemy was completely
routed, merits and receives commsndation.
The purpose Of this war is to attack, pursue
and destroy the rebellious enemy, and to de:
liver the country from the danger msnaced
by traitors. Alacrity, daring, courageous spirit,
and patriotic zeal on all occasions, and under
every circumstance are expected from the ar.
my of the United States In the prompt and
spirited movement, and daring battle Of Mill
Spring, the nation will realize its hopes and
the people of the United States will rejoice to
honor every soldier and officer who proves his
courage by charging with the bayonet and
storming entrenchmcnts or in the blaze Of the
enemy's fire.
By order of the President,
[Signed,] EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

GFThe CINCINNATI Gazette says that 49,
600 blankets 10000 shirts, 10000 pairs of
pantaloons, 10000 blouses, 10000 frock
coats, and 10000 pairs of drawers and socks,
have been shipped from that city to Louis
yillo. -.
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
ST. LOUIS, JAN. 16,, 1862.

oT. LOUIS, JAN. 10, 1Sez.
The selection of the Hon. Edwin
NJ. Stanton as Secretary of War hAs occasion
ed me unalloyed qualification. It is an i'm.
mense stride in the direction of the suppress
ion of the rebellion. So far as l can gather
the popular sentiment, there is everywhere
rejoicing over the appointment; but the rejoic-
ing would be far greater did the people know,
as l do the courage, the loyalty and the geni-
us Of the new Secretary, as displayed in the
intensely tragic struggles that marked the clos
lug days of the last Administration. He is a
great man, intellectually and morally pat
riot Of the true Roman stamp who will Crap
pie with treason as the lion grapples with his
prey. We may rest we'll assured that all that
man can do, will in bis present position BE-
done to deliver our poor bleeding country
from the bayonets of traitors now lifted against
its bosom.
Sincerely yours,
J. HOLT,
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

in battle. The killed and wounded were
found to be mostly shot in the head or body,
showing that our men took aim at the enemy
whenever they had an opportunity. The en-
smy; in most ins tances, fred over the heads
of our men, which accounts for our list of
dead being so small, compared with that of
the enemy.
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
The New secretary Of war.

In letter from Hon. Joseph Holt to Lieut..
Gov. Stanton Of Ohio, he uses the following
enthusiastic language respecting the appoint
ment of Hon. Edwin NJ. Stanton as Secretary
of War, viz: a. ..f..- t.. ......
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
THE RoUT OF THE ENEMY.

After the charge of bayonets upon the en-
envy, their whole lines fed in every direction,
closely pursued by our troops The rout was
full and compete More than one thousand
stand of arms were left upon the battlefield.
The road for two miles was found strewn
with blankets, overcoats, knapsacks, haver-
sacks filled with rations, cartridge boxes, scab
bards, hats, caps, and shoes, which had been
thrown away to tighten their burthens and
facilitate their escape.
THE ESEMY's CAMP.
Their Notifications wero evidently con-
structed under the supervision Of skillful
engineer. 1t would be difficult to construct
more formidable eArthworks. They were de-
Tended by thirteen pieces, many of them ri
fed. The force of the enemy, even after
their heavy losses in the morning, was fully
equal in number to our own. Yet all was
abandoned.
To our men, accustomed to live in cold
tents, the rebel camp seemed almost = para
disc. The most of the regiments were fur
nished with log huts, warm, comfortable and
home like. In the commissary department
they were much better supplied than We
have been. No crackers, but good corn breat
and buisket most inviting Coffee, sugar
beef. fat hogs everything of the best, anc
plenty of it. The South may be starving
but the Southern army is far from it. Il
clothing and arms alone our troops have rth
advantage over them. Their guns were
many of them, Aint-lock muskets, shot-gun'
and squirrel rifles. But few riaed musket
were found.
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

may be the order Of exercises foI the next
iswsweskn IN this division Of the Afhys ss
Camp Kelly is oneivass sea Of maddywGi
ter-PattesOn's creek having overaowed its
banks. twas yesterday remarked by enc Of
the captains that he would pitch his tent in
the creek soon, pfeferriug clear water to mud-
dy to lie in at night Letters or papers dt
fected to tie Seventh 0nio Regiment, Va;
via Cumberland, Nd" will reach US. :
Respectfully, DIV.
The Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

DESPERATE FIGHTING ON BOTH SIDES.
The Cincinnati papers bring Us long &C.
counts of the late battle in Kentucky, in
which General ZOllicoffer, Of Tennessee, wss
killed. These accounts are written in ssnsa-
ton style, but contain facts of interest We
subjoin the following:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-27
1ates, 1yon IV,ucbeater,

WINcHEsTER, March 26th.--We hAve buried
all the rebel dead which have been brought to
town; eighty-fve were buried on the battle
field and one hundred and twenty-three on the
roadside between here and Strasburg.
A messenger from Strasburg says that Gen
Johnston was to have joined Jackson at Stras-
burg, but he subsequently sent him word that
he could not until Monday night. Their COM
blned forces would have numbered 5000 or
10000. They were intended to keep Banks
from moving to another point, but Jackson be.
ing impressed with the belief that our troops
had nearly all left, hszarded his fatal advance
alone,
Our pickets are six miles beyond SEasburg.
and ground along the road show the terrible
effect Of our artillery Oh the retreating enemy,
General Shields's arm has been reset He
is comfortable, and will probably be able to re-
sumo active duties in two weeks.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-27
How York Market
REPORTED FOR rHr ONO srArRsMIS

| REPORTED FOR rHE ONO srATnMAN
| .-.- NFw YoRK. March 90.
CoTToN--Msrket continues dull with triang sales
| 26c for middling uplands.
| FL0UR-MArket opened Sc lower with only limtet
business for export and home consumption. Themarke
closed at previous prices Bales Of $4,000 barrels at o.
zoos % for superfne state; IS 3595 As for extri
state; IS 2095 25 for superhne western IS 3OD5iGl
for common to medium extra western; IS S5@6 rs fol
shipping brands extra round hoop 0ho IS 6096 rs fol-
| trade brands; the market closing heavy.
CANADIAN FL0UR-The market is So lower, will
less doing; sales Of 1900 barrels IS 5000 5OOr com
RYE FL0UR-Quet and steady at 50 2594 25.
CORN MEAL-In moderate request; ssIes of $50 bbls
at;$2 80 90 for Jersey, and 80 IS for Brandwine.
WhisKY-The market is heavy and droOping sales
Of $50 barrels at 2lH@22Ac.
WHEAT-Msrket very dull and declining. No trans.
actions Of any magnitude reported Sales $50 bush state
spritg at 81 I5 5000 do winter red western at 81 3
and $500 do amber Jersey at 81 1901 Soy.
RYE-Heavy and declining with sales Of 600 bushels
prime at 60, sik@elHc.
BARLEY-Scsrce and firm; sales Of 2,4OO bushels
State at 9Oc and 10000 bushels oandian West aat sI
81 O5. rr
bushels at 57K95sHc for mixed western in store and
SOC for delivered; 56@5sk for Southern yellow, AID
63 for white Southern white.
0ATS--Dull and in limited request at 9693OKc for
jersey, Canada, western and state.
COfFEE-Market continues quiet, but without mate
rial change in price, We notice sales Of 2e0 bags Java at
2lc.
sUGAR.RaT, in good demand, with steady prices;
sales Of 429 hogsheads Cubs at 6K@7Kc; Porto Rico
at I9Si 100 boxes Havana private terms.
MoLAssES-Qniet; sales of $50 hogsheads by auction,
New Orleans at 37946Sc, and SO hogsheads on private
terms. rar#0
P0RK-Market dull, heavy and lower sales 800 bar
rels part last evening", at Sl2 1913 25 for ess SIO9
10 62h for prme Sl2 509l3 so for prime mess.
BEEF-The market rules quiet and nomnally un.
chsnged sales OF $50 barrels at "a 5G95 so for
try prime, IS 50@6 90 for country mess, Sl2@l3 so
for lepacked mess and Sl3 7514 SO for extra mess.
PRIME MESS BEEF-Dull and nominal at $50 00@
81 90.
INDIA MESs-sales Of $50 tierces at o3c.
BEEF HAMS-In moderate demand with Gales Of $50
barrels very choice western at SI7@H so.
CUT MEATS-Rule dull with sales Of 100 packages at
44h@5%c for western and city shoulders; 5K@7Nc for
hams. I tI fF = T. -. .
BAooN-sides rule quite steady; sales Of! $50 boxes
at W for western and city Cumberland cut mddln6s;
INC for short and long clear western.
H0GS-D-essed, dull and nominal AZ; city continue
steady at 595kc. ".i
LARD-Market opened firm and closed shade fTmer
with more doing sales cf $3.50 bar Tels at 7K@sKc.
BUTTER-!s in steady demand; sale at go isHc for
Ohio, l6829c for state.- 49,.
CHEEsE-Rim at 69sc.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-27
Oar loas does not exoaad one hundred.
GniIant Conduct OF Officers at wiz
ftatt esatEA OH chester,

Gallant Conduct OF Officers nt win
ttei@raA q chester.
WINcHEsTER, March rs The details Of last
Sundays fight have been received, There have
been performed more deeds Of personal daring
than In any battle In history.
Capt. Schriber, Aid and Inspector General Of
Gen. Shelds's Division, while riding TO the crest
Of hill to the left Of the stone ledge, with two
orderlies, was confronted by FIVE rebel cavalry,
who emptied their revolvers, killing the two Or
derlies. Capt Schriber charged on them, run
ming one Of them through to the hilt of his
sword, and received ball through bis cap, but
was unframed.
Capt Perkins, Chief of Gen. Banks's staff,
was mainly instrumental In planning the attack,
and performed deeds of skill and valor.
The twelve rebel regiments engaged were all
Virginians, which were the 1st, I'd, 4th, 18th,
23d, 42d and 32d, one provisional and one Irish
regiment. They had Ashby's cavalry, two
eight gun batteries and one six-gun battery;
also, one four.gun battery, making twenty six
guns, among which were some captured at Bull
Run. luF .t1a.s
Four color bearers Of the Fifth Ohio regi-
meDt were severally killed, when Capt. Whit
comb seized the colors and was shot through
the head.
A youthful rebel soldier received two wounds
In the breast, and when he was approached by
one OF our officers, inquired If the officer knew
Gen Banks. He received an affirmative reply.
He then said, "Tell him want to take the
oath of allegiance, for have three brothers in
the Federal service. l want them to know
die true 10 the Union"
The arm of Gen Shields is badly shattered,
and owing to an imperfect setting, it must be
| reset to- morrow.
Tonight all is quiet in tho neighborhood of
Strasburg.
Il is reported that two sons Of the late John
A. Washington we're In Mondays fight, and
that both were wounded, and one of them taken
prisoner.
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad have taken
charge of the Winchester & Potomac railroad.
Persons can purchase tickets Of the Baltimore
company.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-27
Latest from BeaufOrt-The Nashville
NeILher BurnL nor OaptuHed. :

FoRTREss MONROE, March 25.-The United
States steamer Cambridge arrived here this
forenoon, from the blockade of Beaufort, having
left Sunday evening last
The rebel steamer Nashville escaped from
the hsrbor of Beaufort on Tuesday night, the
18th inst having run the blockade. The only
United States vessels at the place were the
steamer Cambridge and the bark Gemslereck,
a sailing vessel.
The blOcksdiDg vessels had news of the cap
ture of Newberni and were on the lookout for
the Nashville, but they were not numerous
enough to prevent her escape. ID.
The Gemslereck frat saw the Nashville. and
Immediately telegraphed to the Cambridge that
she was coming out The Cambridge followed
the Nashville and fred number of shots at
her, with the hope of getting her into a fight;
but the superior speed of the Nashville soon put
her at safe distance. Two Of the shots from
the Cambridge we're supposed to have struck
the Naehville.
The bark Glenn, which has been bIockaded
in the haTbor of Beaufort for sUme time, wac
set on fire by the rebels on Sunday, and was
still burning when the Cambridge left in the
evening. The Glenn was supposed to be fitting
out as privateer. The burning Of this vessel
was doubtless preparatory to an evacuation of
the place.
Fort Macon had not been blown up by the reb-
els at the last accounts.
The bark Gemsereck and steamer State of
Georgia wereleft at the station by the Cam
bridge. i,r 81 faa te
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-27

| racy in support Of the Consultation and reator
ing the old Union. A committee Of one from
each State represented BY Democrat, either
In the Senate or House, was appointed to report
at future conference. -
The names of the members are not yet
known. 1t is understood that several members
from the border slave States were present and
participated in the proceedings. The entire
number at the meeting was about forty. The
proceedings are represented as having been
harmonious.
The Senate to day, in executive session, con
frmed the nomination of Col. Gordon Granger,
of the Second Michigan Cavalry, to be Brig
adler General of Volunteers, and Noah L. JET
fries to be Assistant Adjutant-G General in the
volunteer service. They also confirmed the
following nominations: Henry w. Reed, of
Iowa, to be Agent of the 1ndians of the Upper
Missouri; John Evans, of Ill, to be Governor
of Colorado; VIM. II. Evans, Of Ohio, Consul
at Maranham; Edward II. Perkins, of Pa,
Consul to Santa Cruz; ]. II. McMath, Of Ohio,
Consul TO Tangiers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-03-27
Arrival of Tho China.

New YORK, March 26.-The steamship Chi.
ne, from Liverpool en- the 18th, via Queens
town on the l6th, has arrived. r.s
The China's news is two days later. The
Bohemian, from Portland, arrived out on the
10th. News unimportant.
The proposed amendments of the Libt rails In
the French Legislature to the paragraphs in the
address relative to America, had been With
drawn. -.-.. ,,.e
LIVERPOOL, March l4-Flour declined Cd =
Wheat dull and l@2d lower. Corn declined
Sd. Beef steady. Pork steady. Lard active
and steady. Ashes declining-pots 32s, pearls
32s Sd. Sugar dull Coffee firm. Rice firm.
LONDON, March l4.-Breadstufs declining.--
Sugar quiet and steady. Tea 6rm--l@as for
common Congou. Coffee firm. 3.aa
American securities active and advancing.
LIvERPooL, March l5,-Breadstuffs dull and
unchanged. Provisions quiet and steady. Bacon
firm.
LONDON, March Is --Consols 995s@93M for
money. Illinois Central shares 431a @4219 dis
count
| In Parliament, Miner Gibson, in reply to
| Gregory, stated that no information had beer
received BY the Government as to the practica
increase of duties on imports into the United
States, consequent upon such duties being pay
able in specie.
The Morning Herald thinks 1t q pity the Fed
erals do not'make use of the first auspiciouI
occasion presented by reoen! successes, for con
cluding peace. The Federals have it nos ID
their power TO retire from the desperate strife
with something like honor.
The Daily News argues that by slmply reius
ing any sort of participation In the elayery ques
ton, the Federal Government will practically
doom slavery to extinction. 's
The Times speoulates on difficulties of set
element, and points out public debt, tariff, taxa
!, ltion, slave law, etc., as rocks ahead, and look
for the day which 10 to give two friendly Un
!. lions.