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Reply to Mr.. Needham.

LITrLEToN, Iowa, May 5, 1862.
FRIEND EARLE; In looking over
your paper of April 18th, ! saw some ex-
tracts from an address of the Hon. Dan
iel Needbam which looked very onesided
to me. | do not know which is to blame,
you or Mr.. Needham. He stated you OF
Vermont raised as much corn and nearly
as much wheat as we do in the West and
we have to sell it for much less bushel
which is the fact. But he did not tell
that you could get land in the West for
So to SO an acre, all broke and fenced,
that would raise a crop for twenty or
thirty years in succession without any
manure. He did not tell you that when
you can raise one acre we can raise ten.
| farmed until | was over thirty years of
age in your own county, and l know
something a6outit. | have been in Iowa
over six years. To be sure we sell for
less price than you do, but we more than
make it up in quantity. Here no man
thinks of putting in less than twenty or
thirty acres Of wheat, and the same of
corE. Now farmer there that raises
three or four acres of corn and wheat
would here have thirty or forty. Now
the result, Those three acres Of wheat
at, as you say. seventeen bushels per
acre would produce fifty-one bushles-at
81 30 bushel would bring sci 30
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WASHINGTON, May %.

The enemy under Gems. Ewell and
Johnston, with superior force, gave
battle to Gen. Banks this morning at day
light, at Winchester. Gen. Banks fought
them six hours, and then retired in the
direction of Martinsburg, with what loss
is not known. Prompt means have been
taken to meet the emergency, if truly
reported.
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LATEST.

BALTIMORE, May 25-5 40 PM.
The crowd on Baltimore street in
creased after three O'Clock. Several
persons were chased and some were
knocked down.
The Marshal, with his police, we're on
the ground in large force, and several ar
rests were made, after which the crowd
thinned off, and all has since been quiet.
BALTIMORE, May %.
The city has been in state of intense
excitement throughout the day. The
news of the disaster to Col. Kenley's 1st
Maryland regiment at Front Royal oc-
casioned intense feeling, and when the
.secessionists began TO congregate this
morning with radiant faces and words of
rejoicing, they were attacked and beaten.
During the day at least one hundred
have been knocked down in different
parts Of the city, though the police in
terfered and prevented any fatal results.
In one or two cases ropes we're brought
and preparations made for hanging per-
sons to lamp posts. Two men were
stabbed, but not dangerously. Among
those attacked was Robert McLane, late
Minister to Mexico, who was saved by the
police.
Two members of Col. Kenley's regi-
ment have arrived in the city. They
report that they were attacked by large
cavalry force under Ashby and several
regiments of infantry, and twice repulsed
them with great loss.
Col. Kenley's force consisted of the
lst Maryland regiment, one section of
Knapp's Pennsylvania battery, and three
companies of the 29ih Pennsylvania
regiment. Whilst the fight was pro-
crossing two companies Of the New York
cavalry came TO their assistance.
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BANKS OFFICIAL REPORT,
HEADQUARTERS, MARTINsBURG,
Nav 25-2. 80 u. M.

HEADQUARTERS, MARIlNSBURG, J
May $3.50 p. M.
To Hon. b. NJ. Stanton, Secretary Of
Var
The rebels attacked US this morning
at day break in great force. Their force
was estimated at $4,000, consisting of
EwelPs and Jackson's divisions. Tbs
fire of the pickets began with the right,
and was prolonged by the artillery until
the lines were fully under fire on both
sides. The left wing stood firmly, hold.
ing its ground well, and the right did the
same for time, when two regiments
broke their lines, under the fire of the
enemy. The right wing fell back and
was ordered to withdraw, and the troops
passed through the town in considerable
confusion. They were quickly reformed
on the other side and continued their
march in good order to Martinsburg,
where they arrived at 2.40 Z. NJ, dis
lance of twenty-five miles. Our trains
are in advance, and will cross the river
safely. Our force engaged was less than
1000, consisting of Doneliy's brigade,
with two regiments of cavalry under
Gen. Hatch, and two batteries of artiI-
lery. Our loss was considerable, as was
that of the enemy, but cannot now be
stated. We were reinforced by the 18th
Maine regiment, which did good SERVICE
and regiment Of cavalry.
n. L, BANKS,
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COUNCIL or CENsoRs.--On Wednes-
day, The fourth of June, 1862, the Coun
Gil of Censors will hold their frst session
at the state house, Montpelier. The first
Council met IN 1875, and the twelfth
Council will meet next month.
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Rebels Advancing up the Shenan-
doah Valley.
GEN. BANKS DRIVEN BACK TOWARDS
HARPER's FERRY.
WASHINGTON MAY 25

Dispatch received by the War De-
partment stated that Gen. Banks was at.
tack ed at Winchester this morning, and
has fallen back towards Martinsburg and
Harper's Ferry. The enemy are report
ed to be in large force, and many reports
state that the rebel force has left Rich
mond and moved north to take the often
sive.
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The enemy are, it is understood, ad-
vaucing from Winchester upon Harper's
Ferry. Our troops are rapidly being re-
inforced. Rumor says Gen. jackson is
advancing to the support of Ewell and
Johnston, and there are also reports that
there is still another force behind him.
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ca We understand that steps are be-
ing taken to open Offices in this county
for recruiting a company for the new reg
iment from this State.
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LAKE BRIDGE.-We were at this
place on Monday last, and were much
pleased at the evidences of thrift every
where to be seen in the handsome build
ings erected and being built. Charles
w. Baldwin's new drug store is a beauty,
outside and in, and lie knows how to
keep it so as TO attract paying customers.
lie has just bought new soda fountain
worth $3.50. DR.. f. Palmer's dental
rooms. overhead, arc fitted up in nice
taste. He is overrun with work. Rea-
son-he is a superior workman. B. f.
Shaw, jeweller, just across the road, is a
tip top fellow, and has royal moustache
IN short, all three Of the aforenamed
gentle, men are handsome chaps, aud don't
Iriak.s
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cr Rev. L. II. I obor, of West Con-
cord, will preach in tbis village Sunday
next, June LIST.
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Maj. Gen. Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS. BEYOND MAR |
TINsRrRG. MAY Is. 5.45 nm. (

TINsBURG, May 70, 5.43 pm.
A rebel prisoner, captured this NOM
ing, says the rebel force in our rear is
to be strengthened that their purpose is
TO enter Maryland at two points-Hsr-
peI's Ferry and WilIiamsport. He con-
firms all we have heard in regard to the
rebel force here. We all passed the
Potomac safe, men, trains, and all, /
think after making march of thirty-Gve
miles.
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Secession Demonstrations Great Pop
ular Ercitement.-We Battle at
Front Royal.-Description By Eye
Witnesses.
BALTIMORE, May 20.
The announcement that Col Henley
is not dead was received with shouts Of
applause by the crowds who thronged
around the bulletin boards this morning
The secessionists having been so impru-
dent as to exult over Col. Kenley's de-
feat and reported death, it produced an
intense excitement among the Union
men.
A few moments since, man who
made some disrespectful remarks, was
roughly handled by the crowd. There
have been several knock downs so far.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The excitement continues, and the
crowd is increasing.
Two men have Just been knocked
down in front of the telegraph office.
"D-n you, you have it your own way
now, but we will have it our way soon"
One excited Union man proposed that
the government should be requested to
move all the secessionists from the city,
and leave it to the Union men to keep
matters straight.
THIRD DISPATCH.
The streets are still ihrouged. OBJ
noxious citizens have to keep ont of sight.
The intense feeling is explained by the
fact that the regiment which is reported
to have SO severely suffered belongs here,
aud the friends and relatives of the sol
diers are stung to madness by the exul-
tation of rebel sympathizers.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
The excitement continues. Obnoxi-
Gus individuals have been chased for
squares, the crowd venting their seDti-
ments in cheers. Many arrests have
been made by the police.
FIFTH DISPATCH.
100 P. Nj. The mob made an attempt
to hang a man few moments ago, in
Monument Square, but he was rescued
by the police.
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Gallant Erploit ofhe Michigan Fourth
Regiment,-Heavy ,Shtrmish at ELL
sons MtUs-the Rebels under Howell
Cobb Beaten.-FEgM Jetween Gen.
Ncgly's and the Rebel Gen. Stuarts
Brigades.--7zs COnJederates again
Whippsd- The People Leacing Rich
m0nd.
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Apologetic.

We do not often make apologies to our
Subscribers. The reason is plain why
we should not. 1t is not very often ne.
cessary. But our Uansonvile friends
deserve one. Our last weeks bundle OF
papers directed to that place, have been
"on a SPREE regular "beuder," and, as
consequence, they have not reached
their destination, and for aught we know,
never will. AT least they will not unless
the Barton postmaster seizes the truant
bundle, and holds it in "durance Vile" or
in his "vile durance" till those who ought
to claim it call at the office, pay charges,
and take it away" We sent the pack
age from this place, with the very plain
address of "Hansonville, VT" upon it,
It WAS sent to Barton post office on
Thursday morning. and returned again
at night; it was sent back again the
next morning, and was again returned to
this place in day or two. 1t was then
sent back to Barton, ana by them sent
down the Passumpsic railroad, and was
returned to us again by the Craftsbury
mail. 1t has been put over the road
again, and will probably return to us
from Barton in the Dsr6y mail, or go to
Derby in the hasbaygh bag in the course
of week or so, as it twill be high time
for the two towns to reciprocate by
swapping mails again. The Hansonvile
package acts strangely. We know it
must be tight, else it would 60 straiqht
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sWe are not I'M Ter oath now.
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Riotous Conduct at Baltimore

Secession Demonstrations Great Pop
ular E,rcitement.-Ihe Battle at
Front Description By Eye
illnesses.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-24
The Jacob EEL Under Fire.

y. l.
JAMES RIVER FLoTILLA, June %, 1852.
On the 10Th instant at O'Clock q. H., the United
States steamer Jacob Bell got under weigh, and
stood down the river from Curles Neck for City
Point. About four miles down, by way OF river
from the place of starting is bluff, some eighty
feet hicb. which commands the river for some dig
lance; and the channel, running near the blum,
brings boat within easy range of riemen for about
one or one and half niles From this BLUM some
Of our boats had been fred at with small arms on
several occasions, aud us there had been few days
before several shots aimed at our fleet lying near
City Point, we suspected field pieces might at any
time FIRE on us from this bluff. Consequently, every
thing WAS put in the best possible condition-the
men at their quarters, ready for anything that might
happen. We passed down, however, without seeing
or hearing anything from the Rebels.
At 2 o'clock p m. to-day we got under weigh
and stood up the river for Curiee Neck, having
everything prepared, aud everything in readiness
AS on the previous day. Oar officers Kept vigilant
eyes on the bluff with the aid Of spyglasses and yet
nothing could be seen or heard Of wrong, as the bluff
was covered with thicket of undergrowth inpene-
treble 10 humpn eye. Our boat afording no pTotec-
ton TO her gunners, If fired upon within range OF
emall-arms from such high eminence, and believing
that safety was the better part OF yalor, the crew
were ordered below and into tie gangwaye, out OF
the reach at least Of smallsrms. The guns had
been given the necessary elevation to command the
bluff, to be fred from below, with long anyards, by
friction tubes, when the signal should be given
Jient. r.. p. McCrae, our gallant commander, Jacob
Hudson, the pilot, and the wheelsman were in the
wbeeihousc, protected only by two nch thieknesses
Of boiler iron. The executive officer, William 4.
Street, ID. w. Hodson, Masters Mate, and August
Dressier, Quartermaster, were on the hurricane
deck-ther only protection the gsliows-,raT &c. ANN.
two miles, the bluff occupying the concays line Of
the stream. About half way through this reach is
an open field slopiug down to the river, and between
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-24
VERY IMPORTANT FROM CHARLESTON.
GREAT BATTLE ON JAMES ISLAND
REBEL RETREAT GUT OFF.
Their Loss in Officers and Men Very Severe
IMPENDING FALL OF CHARLESTON.
FonrRsss MoSHon, Monday, June 1850 a m.

FoRrRgss MONROE, Monday June 1850 m.
TIE Me,amora arrived from City Point late last
hight
The Richmond papers of Saturday contain briei
account OF bloody battle fought Charleston
Monday las; between five Union regiments and a
battery Of Parrot guns and parts of four Rebel reg
ments and battery.
Tie battle lasted all day, with heavy loss on
10th sidss.
The Charleston Mercury fesred the battle woud
be renewed the next day, and expressed apprehen-
sons for the safety Of the city in consequence of the
great exhaustion Of he Southern troors and the lo,s
# many officers.
Generals Evans and Pemberton had complmented
the Rebel troops for their bravery in standing ny
under the heavy fire Of shells, &C., from our gun
toats aud batteries.
The fight took place four miles from Charleston,
and from the tone of su editorial in The Mercury,
| should think the Rebels have been cut off from
retreat from james Island by our gunboat.. If this
should be- go Charleston must soon fall.
MExPHrs, June %, 1862
Tie Chaslestoa Mercury Of the 18th Gays:
"1he Confederate loss at Secessionville yesterday
was 10 killed and 100 wounded. We buried On tie
field ITO Uaionists, and took 10 prisoners"
a special dispatch 10 the Augusta papers from
Charlestou, 10th, says;
a severe battle took place Tho morning on
James Island, four miles from the city. Five regi-
Inents Of Unobiss with artillery attacked our bat
teries at SecessionylIle. Col. Lamar commanded
the ConfedeHte,, and with a few hundred troops
repulsed tie enemy three times with great slaugb-
ter. The enemy fought bravely, but were de-
feated. Our victory was complete. The enemy g
loss j. supposed 10 DO about 400, including 80 prison
ers Our oas is estimated at from 30 to 100 Col.
Lamar was wounded. Capts. Reed and King and
Lieut. Edward, were killed The ConfederAtes are
much exhausted by the previous shelling Of the
enemy, day aud light, for week"
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+ ROM CORINTH.
Beauregard Positively Gone to Richmond
BRAGG COMMANDS IN HIS ABSENCE.
None Of Beauresard's Troops Sent East.

CoRiNTH June q, 1862.
II s now positively ascerained that Gen. Beaure.
gard turned over bis command to Gen. Bragg on the
10Th instant.
Gen. Beauregard left for Montgomery, where be
arrived on the 18th inst, accompanied only by bis
personal staff. Subsequently he started for Rich.
mond.
Two reports are received stating the cause of biz
depar;ure-one that he goes to take command there,
and the other that he is to explain the csuse of the
evacuation Of Cornth. The latter lie considered the
most probable, as j, has been known for some time
that Beauregard and JEFF. Davis are on antagonistc
terms.
To-day The weather is the warmest Of the season,
the mercury standing at 9Oo in the shade. The
nights are very cool.
CoRIsrH, Saturday June o. 1862
In response 10 Gen. Halecks call, large amounts
Of provisions, received from ST. Louis for the suffer
ing Missssippians, have been literally distributed
among the inbabiants, who seem grateful for the
kindness.
The railroad is open about eight miles from Grand
Junction, and it is expected that the road viii be
open to Columbus and Memphis by the 25th ins
Official information has been received at head
quarters of the evacuation of Cumberland Gap by
the Rebels, and the occupation thereof by the
Unoniss.
Deserters state that Beauregard has turned over
bis command TO Gen Bragg, and gone East, without
taking any troops with him.
The Rebels are taking up the rails north Of Tu-
pelo, and carrying them South to complete the road
from Meridian to Uniontown.
Contrabands say 10 troops have been cent East,
and that there is intention Of sending any tbither.
WAsnIsGros. Monday June ~, !So2
Adyces have been received at the War Depsrt-
ment today from Gen. Haleck, dated Corinth, 22d.
Nothing of public interest had transpired.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-24
The Rebels Preparing for Great Battle
pnEIR LAST STAND IN FRONT OF RICHMOND.
INCIDENTS OF THE LATE BATTLES
THE SKlRMlSH ON WEDNESDAY LAST.
Gallantry of the Sixteenth Massachusetts,.
WASHINGTON, Monday, June 20. 1869.

WASHINGTON, Mondey, June 20 lbh1
Advices have beeu received at the War Depart
ment from Gen. McClelan's army of the Potomac
this afternoon. Nothing of public interest had trans
pred.
FoRTRrss MONROE, june q? via BaLTINoRRl
Monday June 81 1869.
The weather continues very warm and dry. To-
day the heat is oppressive.
The steamer Adelaide brought down to-day Mrs
Senator Wilkinson ard Mre. Senator Harlan, who
proceeded 10 White House to visit army hospi.
tails. and minister 10 the sick and wounded.
Thirty Sisters of Charity arrived in the steamer
Adelaide, and left this morning for the army of the
Potomac by the steamer from White House Point.
learn that On yesterday the Rebels opened upon
Gen. Hookers advance with shell, but did no
serious damage.
Gen. Hooker answered from one Of our powerful
new batteries, just completed throwing heavy shells
which were seen TO burs, among the Rebel attacking
party by persons III one of Prof loves balloons
causing the Rebel artiilerymen to " skedaddle" IN
the most approved style.
Our troops are represented as enthusiastic al the
near approach of great and decisive battle.
TIE steamer Metamora proceeded TO City Point
yesterday afternoon, under flag Of truce, and has
cot vet returned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-24
Statement of Wounded Rebei-The last
Uiteh--An Incident of The Late Eaiilc
-SaYed by q Eelt-Pinie.

Prom Core pondeni Of The ". Y. Tribune.
sAyAGEs STATION, June 2o-6 p. m.
The let New-JerSey Brigade, under Gen. Taylor
left Mecbauicsville yesterday forenoon, and per-
formed march of over IL miles in heavy marching
order, under burning, sweltering sun, and en-
eamped at night about one mile to tue night Of Fair
Oak station. To-day visited the advanced line in
the vicinity of the recent battle. Among those
with whom converssi there, the general impress
sion prevailed that another severe, II not general
engagement is close at hand, probably within tie
next three days.
During the day, j saw very intelligent Rebel
wounded prisoner, native Of Charleston, taken III
the skirrnish on "Wednesday afternoon, W some o.
Col. Bakers men belonging TO the Irish Brigade.
HE leg shattered by riie-ball below the knee,
and was necessarily smputated. lie spoke In me
highest terms Of the excellent aud klnd treatment nc
bad received, for which he felt greatiul ana e1-
pressed The hope that men would he recipients OF
similar kindness In the hands OF the enemy. He
believed that the Southern cauEc was just and SAID
that he ready 70 suffer sill more Ia Is oeiense
and had great confidence IN its success. lie beeVed
thai the final battle was to take place before RICE
pond and should the Rebels be defeated they would
then resort guerrilla warfare. Before Richmond
be claimed, was the I" last ditch' 20 much talked
about. The wounded man was Informed that re-
mort WAS current that ort Darling, on the James
River had been taken, at wbish be expressed sor-
prise and said il the Fort was III our possession
Richmond would soon fall Into our hands, as that
fertilization was considered one Of their strongest
holds.
At the recent battle Of Fair Oaks private in the
9Th Pennsylvania Cavalry was brought in, appar-
emily very much exhausted, and informed Dr. Page
that he was wounded in the SIDE The doctor
stripped open his clothing and examined tho place
indicated but found 10 wound. Upon iuItLer inyes-
,igalion the doctor found a Minnie ball, partially
nsttened, in his pocket and email pocket looking
glass against which it struck shattered. The fel.
low, finding that he was not injured, jumped up and
started off to report for duty.
A private named McGoycrn, belonging 10 the 9Th
Michigan Infantry. was thot while on picket duty
Oh Wednesday evening. The ball struck the belt
plate, making deep indentation aud glaneiDg OIL
pierced his arm below the elbow. c.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-24
THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.

We give below very important information for the
people OF this section OF Virginia. Tie important
question in regard to the oath OF allegiance had
Justly excited considerable interest in this comnu-
nifty, and is being very generally discussed. There
can be no denying the authority OF Gov. Pierpont
in this matter, and glad that he has prompt-
Iy met the difficulty by designating who to take
the OATH clears the way, and leaves no occasion
for debate upon the subject. Those officials who
pretend that they owe allegiance to JEFF. Davis 5
bogus Government can now be easily and very prop
erly got lid OF. We call particular attention to the
following:
On or before Frdey neS 10th iust every State county
city, and officer within the jurisdiction Of Gov Piepont
Virginia all officers Of the militia aud officers and p
volunteer companies Of the State not mustered into
the service Of the Und States viii be required to take inc
following oath: a,
sol,nnly Tor affrm) that win support The Const
tuition o. tie United states and the laws aae 10 psuSco
thereof the supreme law Of the lend anytbins 10 e
stitu and laws OF Virginia o. in the ordinances Oh re
yeEon which bleo at Richmond on the iJt 1i sp
ary 1861 the contrary potwthstapdnsi ana tnst WIN
uphold and defend the Government OF 'hsa VIM a'ea
and restored by the Convention when a'sem1sa
Ing On the lIth day Of june, i0i' tN"'0~ eH"@'