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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
Annual Statement.

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AUDITOR's OFFICE, TRUNBULL Co.,,
Warren, o., Sept. lst, 1862.
The Annual Settlement of the several funds of
Trumbul County, made by the Auditor and Treas
urer, September LIST, 1862, presents the following eX-
hibit
Net amt in Treasuser's hands belonging
to the County General Fundy---...-.. $,s92,73
Net amt in Treasurer's hands belonging
to the County Bridge Fund..--.......... $4,000
to the County Poor Fund.~-~..e.-4. 3,5s9,5s
Total amt in Co. Treasury at settlement $l3,392,49
The above statement is correct.
o. L. WOLCOTT. Co. Auditor,
ID. B.. GILMORE, Co. Treasurer.
AUDITORS OFFICE, Trumbull Co., Sept. l. 1862.
We have examined the Books, Accounts. and
Vouchers, on file in the Auditors and Treasurers
Officers, and ind the balances Of the several Funds
as stated above, to be correct, and on examination
Of the funds in the Treasurer's hands, we find suhi-
Gent to pay the same in full.
JACOB S. SMITH
o. L. WoJcoTT, Clerk Of Board.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01

n TRAVELING DRESS GOODS
In great variety. NEW YORK STORE.
EMBROIDERIES, LACES, TRIM
A MINGS. RIBBONS. Also French Arti6eia
and Bridal Wreaths Of surpassing beauty.
NEW YORK STORE.
CKELETON SKIRTS.
10 Brady's TIP TOP"-O Hoops. Also Skin
Supporters. NEW YORK ST0RE.
EMBROIDERED Lace and Muslin
II CURTAINS. Rich Gilt Shades for 81.
NEW YORK STORE.
DLACK SILKS" Bischoff" &
IL "Bonnsi the best in use.
ERENCH CHINTZ PRINTS
Il Also Merrimac and Coeheeo.
FASHIONABLE HATS = Broad
way style-alsO Soft Hats and Fur GAGS for
men ana boys. NEW YORK STORE.
Doors & SHOES are cheaper, and
NEW YORK STORE.
OIL CLOTHS-For Floors, Stairs
NEW YORK STORE.
DIAPER HANGINGS, LOOKING
l. GLASSES. SHADES.
GROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
" At Wholesale and RetaiI-S per cent cheap
sr than elsewhere NEW YORK STORE.
UMBRELLAS AND TRYELINGl
~ BAGS. NEW YORK STORE.
AND SYRUPS, Whole
y sale and Retsil-a little below competition
XXX Table Syrup. NEW YORK STORE.
} GOOD SUGAR MILLS, for Grind
= ing SOrghum-fOr sale.
NEW YORK STORE.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01

GEO. BROwS,
Atty. for Petr.
Sept Il, lS62-3y,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
TAXES FOR 1852.

ah &gnmS %nh@dn LL = A. M r. 49, IsH%%"aaF %5n County Ohio hereby motif 4n"PF"a thereof
STHTNEs COUNTY TAXES TOWNSHIP TAXES
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01

James D.. McMahan,
VS.. In the Court of Com
Thomas McMahan and mon Pleas.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
IMPORTANT FROM HUMBOLDT.
Confederate Movement in West Tennessee
Railroad Train Fired UpOn-Escape OF
the Trnir-Track Torn Up-RebeIs I'm
ucar uacks0u.
From IN. Memph. Bulietin, Dec. q

From The Mtmphs bulletin, Dec. n.
We have information that large Rebel force,
estimated at $, 900 strong, was sncamped eight miles
from Jackson, Tenn. on Wednesday evening. 1t
was supposed to be Forests cavalry, supported by
considerable infantry. The people Of jackson were
greatly alarmed and pressing vii the cotton to
be- found, i'll order TO make breastworks OF II. The
artillery in the place has been planted in the best
possible position, and the Union commander Is max
ing all lis arrangements for vigorous defense. The
Rebel force is supposed to be part of Bragg army
On Friday morning, about o'clock, the regular
passenger train from Columbus for jackson, started
out. When between Humboldt and Carroll station,
about III o'cock, it was attacked by a large force
who poured destructive fire upon the locomotive
perfectly Kidding the caboose The engineer put on
a full head o, steam and laid down on the foor OF
the locomotive and thus preserved his own life and
saved the train.
The Rebels then tore up the track and telegraph
south Of Humboldt, 70 az to cut oil Gen. Grants
supplies, and then retired.
At last accounts The railroad train had come back
up to the place of attack, but found it impossible to
get back toward Columbus.
Fortunately though there was large number
of passengers on the train fired upon, there was
nobody hurt
This il a bold movement Of the enemy, and may
cause great inconvenience; but it will not be per-
Ipitted 10 last long.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31

in the bombardment, came across the river to-day
by permission of Gen. Lee, with the lnteHtion oil
going North 10 reside and earn a livelihood. They
saw that they would be reduced to absolute starva-
ton were they to remain South any longer. Gen.
Lee not having allowed them to pass beyond the
suburbs of the city, they could give but little nor-
nation with regard TO the strength OF his army. Most
of these refugees are of the class called poor
whites" and they would be able to give but little
information were they allowed to go at will through
the camps.
The gunboats have disappeared from the vicinity
of Port Royal, and are scattered along the Potomac
from Belle Plain to Washington. The sallors dur
Ing the holidays, have been allowed to come on
shore and stroll through the camps, very much to
the enjoyment Of the soldiers who like nothing bet
ter than chat or drink with the Jolly Jack Tar.
All have marvellous stories Of their experience to
tell of battles by land and by sea- In every in-
stance they have whipped the Rebels; and, like Ii
famous Western General, now sojourning in Wash
ington, have always been accustomed TO seeing
nothing but the backs of the enemy"
Gen. Burnside having been again summoned 10
Washington to consult with the higher authorities,
Gen. Sumner is in command of the Army Of the Pc
tomac.
The Report Of the Committee on the Condlct OF
the War, as 1t Is being read by the officers and sol
diers of the army produces an excellent effect. We
hear less unintelgent cursng, aud more that If leg
tuate ard sayors OF righteous indignation. NJ ?.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
The Mcdowell Court Of Inquiry

WAsHisGTos, Tuesday, Dee 80 lSdI
In the Mcdowell Court Of Inquiry to-day the
cross-exarnination of Gen. Sigel was concluded At
its close an opportunity was afforded him to make
any explanations of his testimony there, but he de-
sired time to consider, aud would transmit them In
writing to the Court.
Capt. Dahgren of Gen. Sigels staff was exam
ined concerning the remark Gen. Mcdowell is said
TO have made to him while bearer Of q message from
Gen. Sigel to Gen. Mcdowell lie confirmed the
testimony of bis Chief. lie WAS also lightly ques-
toned about the movements of the enemy on the
road from Gainesville 10 Manassas during this time
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
THE WAR In THE SOUTHWEST
A FIGHT WITH The GUERRILLA MORGAN.
THE REBELS DRIVEN TOWARD BARDSTOWN
Another Fight and Victory at New.Haven

Louisville. Tuesday. Dec. 3o-lo:o5 p m.
Col Harlan attacked Morgan at Rolling Fork yes
terday morning The engagement lasted an hour
and half. Harlan killed and wounded a number OF
Rebels, losing two killed and three wounded.
Among the latter was Lieut. Polls of South
wick's Battery, since dead. The Rebels retreated
toward Bairdstown having lost several killed and
wounded, and captain and six privates captured.
Morgan spent last night at Bardstown, and moved
eastward, on the Springfield Turnpike
This morning scouts report that Basil Duke was
seriously wounded at Rolling Fork.
A messenger reported to Harlan that our forces
had an engagement at New-Haven this morning,
and repused the Rebels there. Sheppardsville aud
Rolling Fork bridges are safe. The trestle work on
Mudrsughs Hill il so seriously damaged that it will
require month for is restoration Two small
bridges, which can be easily restored, were burned
by the Rebels near Lebanon Junction.
The above comprises all the damage done by the
Rebels to bridges on the Louisville and Nasty ''e
Railroad and its tributaries.
Lieut.. John speed, of Gen. Gilbert's staff, wal
token prisoner by the Rebels, near the trese work
and robbed Of his clothing, watch and purse.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
The Removn nj OF Wounded Soldiers 10 Their
Homes for Treatment.

The proposition urged upon the War Department
and the Surgeon-General, by the agents Of the
States of Connecticut, Rhode Island and New-Jer-
sey Endorsed by their respective Governors, to have
the wounded soldiers now in hospital in Washington
and the District, from the battle Of Fredericksburg,
removed to their homes for treatment, has been
favorably considered by the Secretary OF War, and
an order given for its execution.
The plan, however, involves much labor at the
hospitals, in the way of reports, &C., and after two
days search only thirteen Connecticut soldiers were
found in all the hospitals in Washington city and
Georgetown, who came under the order for
"wouuded soldiers" Those who are sick and
require change from al atmosphere that is con-
fessedy infected with ievers diseased exhalations,
&C., and who could be better treated at home, are
left at Washington to inger, and perhaps die, while
those slightly wounded" are allowed to 90 home.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
IMPORTANT FROM ARKANSAS.
March of Gems. Blunt dnd EIcrron 10 Van
Buren,, Ark.-The Rebels Driven Across
the Arkansas River-Capturc of Three
observation-disclosures Camp Equipments
and 100 Prisoners Captured mcinl
Dispatch from Gen. Curtis.

HRADQUARTERs, ST. Lorfs. Dec. %, 1862.
Mai Cen IL W. HALLKCK, Generdlin Chet, Warrington
The army of the frontier under Gems. Blunt anC
Heron moved over the Boston Mountains on Satur
cay, and advanced without hating to Van Buren,
They drove the enemy across the Arkansas River
killed and wounded few, and took three steam
boats, some camp equipments, and 100 prisoners.
The march OF 40 miles with arms and service, ovel
the mountains and through the deep mud Of the val
ley, was most gallant and arduous affair.
SR CURTIS, Msjor.Genersl.
The following appeared IN portion Of Yesterdays edition
FAYsTrEyILLE Ark, Dec. 49, 1852
One Of the most difficult and daring raids Of the
war has just been made by part Of the Army of the
Frontier Saturday, Gen. Heron started with a
portion of bis cavalry and infantry for the other side
Of the Boston Mountains. Gen. Blunt left Cane Hill
al the same time by another route.
The columns, about 5000 strong, went in light
marching order, with six days cooked rationi, and
marched AZ miles without stopping. Gen. Heron
took two batteries without cassons.
The artillery aud baggage wagons were drawn
across the mountains by twelve horse teams. At
daylight yesterday the commands joined at Lee =
Creek, three miles south Of the mountains. where the
cavalry aud artillery, numbering 1900, started for
Van Buren,, leaving the infantry TO follow US fast as
possible. Rebel regiments Of cavalry were encoun.
tered at Dripping Springs.
After a sharp skirmsh they were put % fight
leaving seven killed and many wounded on the
field. Our loss was none killed, and but few
wounded.
Our forces Immediately followed the flying Rebels
TO Van Buren,, where a splendid charge was made,
led by Gems. Bldnt and Heron in person, resulting
in complete victory over the enemy.
The Rebel cavalry rushed aboard some steam
boats and escaped TO the other side OF the river.
Two steamers and over 100 prisoners (among them
several officers and Hindmans express messenger
were captured. A third boat was run ashore which,
with .hose that took the Rebels across the river,
will be destroyed large quantity Of corn, camp
equipsge, transportation, mules and horses were
also seized The full extent Of the captures is not
yet known.
When the messenger left the infantry and artillery
were about eight miles in the rear Fastening forward
as fast the nearly impossible roads would allow.
The people Of that section were taken entirely by
surprise, aud terribly frightened.
Hndmau ia on the other side Of the river, with
his whole force unable and unwilling to engage
The pathway to the Arkansas River has now been
opened and if the gunboats will open the lower
end Of it, the Winters work Of the Army of the
Frontier is clearly marked out.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
The Case Of Comnander PrebIe-Beasons
for his Df.u.is.ai from the Service.

The following official document sets forth the
reasons for the dismissal Of Commander Preble from
the navy:
NAVY DEPARTMENT. Dec. ~, 1862.
SIR: T Board convened for the purpose OF con-
sidering the case of Mr.. George u. Prebe, hsving
reported that, in its opinion, Commander Preble did
not perform bis whole duty and did not do bis ut
most TO prevent the Oreto from entering the harbor
of Mobile has requested permission 70 give briefly
some Of the which have guided II to this de-
cision.
/. The failure to arrest the Oreto turns, IN Com
mander Prebls's three reports submitted to the
Board upon his ignorance of her character, and bis
supposi,iou that she was an English man.of-war.
The practice Of the supplies mode OF ascertain.
ing the character Of suspicious vessel, similar TO
the challenge Of a sentinel on post. Ii the chal-
Longing or signal gun had been fired IN the usual
manner at the usual time according TO common
practice such the real character Of the Oreto
would have been 40 far made apparent that Com
mander Preble would have been aware Of the neces-
sity Of stopping her.
and position were lost; and both of these advan-
tages were still further thrown away, first by hall
ing which is not customary or proper in such cir
cumstances; and, secondly. by waiting to fire more
than one shot across The Oreto's bow.
g. The Board does not, by the three reports sub
mted TO IT, arrive III the conclusion that the oreo
conduct was such to justify her being mistaken
for IA British man-oi-war.
A. The Board il of the opinion that when Com
mander Preble arrived at the conclusion that the
Oreto was British man.oi-war, he had no Just mo-
tive in this conclusion, for not proceeding resist
with force M attempted violation OF the blocade.
s. The proceedings in those cases IN bockading
service is the same with oil nations. a signal gun,
fred by the stationary cruising vessel conveys 10
the strange sail determination to communicate, &.
challenge to stop, and desire to be informed of his
character. Ii is generally answered by gun, and
the strange sail places himself in situation to be
easily approached.
IT, after this signsl-gun has been fred by the
bockading vessel TO warn the strange sail, the for
mer should fire "a shotted gun, then the latter il
man. oi-war of foreign nation, would return the
fire.
6. Finally, Commander Preble admits that if he
had known the true character of the Oreto he could
have boarded her; or, in other words that she WAS
in his power; and his failure TO perform his whole
duty consists in the judgment of the Board, in his
not having employed in season the ordinary means
Of asceItainng her character, and III losing the sd
vantages of time and position still further by stop
ping to hail. and afterwsid TO fire second and third
shot across her bow.
Very respectfully. your obedient servant.
A. II. FOOTE s.ear.Admlra and Senior Officer
The Hon. GIDKoS WELLEs, Secretary OF the Navy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
IMPORTANT FROM HOLLY SPRING,
A CavnIry Dash by Van Dern into the town
Large Quantity OF Stores Destroyed
-Four thousand BsIes Of Cotton burned
Gov. Wood of Illinois among the

From The Ncnphs drCuf Dec. a.
Various Iumors OF n Confederate cavalry dasl
into Holly Springs, Miss. Oh Saturday, have beer
ahoa IN the city during the past iorty eight hours
We have nothing official IL the affair, bat from diff
ierent gentlemen just from the South obtain the
subjoned statement:
On Saturday morning, at Q o'clock, Gen. Var
Dorm, in command of a considerable force of Jack
sons cavalry, made a dash upon Holly Springs
capturing the entire Union force at that place
which, according TO the statement Of a gentleman
who witnessed the raid. amounted 10 fully 5000
Exaggerated.
Ii was known to the Confederates that Holly
Springs was the depot for most Of Gen. Grant .
commissary stores, and by making bold dash upon
the place and Destroying them Il would inconve-
nieDce reA. GraDis army tao lttle. 80 Van Dorm
undertook the task, and from several sources We
learn entirely succe.siul. He came into thu
place AT an hour when the Union troops least sns
pected IL, and opened fire upon them IN the square,
killing according TO nformants statement, over
300. The euddennes with which the COnie1erates
sprang upon them while asleep created much con.
fusion and CONSERVATION, and II was some time be-
fore they could return the fire. Our informant states
that Van Dom lost only three xii ed and several
wounded.
The Union force soon surrendered and were pa
rolled many Of whom have arrived in this city.
Among the prisoners taken WAS ex-Gov. Wood OF
Illinois, who had been specializing IL cotton In the
rear of Grants army.
After the prisoners were paroled, the Coniederates
get to work destroying the United States property
Two hundred and twenty odd wagons were burned,
and all the mules sent off 10 4" Dixie" The large
warehouse IN which the commssary stores were
kept was fired and burned TO the ground, together
with its contents valued at half million Of dollars.
large amount Of cotton which bad accumulated
there, probably 4, 900 bales. also burned. The
creates, excitement existed in the town during the
fight, and ii il reported that the citizens fired from
their windows upon the Union forces, killing many
of them.
Mr.. Charles Fox was the Provost Marshal Of lie
ly Springs. lie was paroled.
Alter Van Dorm had accomplished the object Of
his visit to the place, he put ont toward Grand
Junction, Tenn. Gen. Van Dorm has been made
Chief Of Cavalry Of the Confederate forces in the
West. He was formerly Major of cavalry in the
United States service, previous 10 the war. He
will, no doubt make more OF IA reputation IA COM
mander Of cavalry squad than as corps COM
mander. Van Dorm it il thought. will Join Forrest.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR
OF MISSOURI.
The Number Of Missouri Troops in Service
md in Rescrvc-A Plan for Slavery
Emancipation Recommended.

ST. LOUls, Juesday, Dec. 30 1897
An advance copy Of tue Governors Message Is
published this afternoon. After coDgraiuatng the
Legislature and the State upon the fac, that at last
loyal General Assembly is convened, the Governor
reviews the condition of the State since the outbreak
Of the rebellion, and says the number Of volunteers
from Missouri after the casualties Of war, and mus
tering out irreguarly enlisted troops, is Il 800,
which, with lO,5OO State militia, gives total force
of 80 900 in service for the war.
The enrolled militia, numbering SO 900, gives the
State the grand total of 90000-the latter force fur
nishing large body of men, armed and equipped
for any emergency. The Governor treats Of finance
aud the condition of railroads at length, and ear
nestly recommends the Legislature to adopt measures
to restore the State credit and reduce the State debt
consistent with good faith toward holders of the
State bonds complete the railroads yet unfinished,
and secure the interests Of private stockholders.
On the subject of Emancipation, the Governor
says he has long been convinced that the material
interests of Missouri would be advanced by substi-
tuting free for slave labor, and recommends plan
by which the children OF slaves born after the pas
sage of the act shall be Free but remain under the
control of their owners until they arrived at GER
tain age the owners TO be compensated for the
diminished value of slave mothers after thus rem
dered incapable Of bearing slave children. During
the discussion of the Emancipation question, the
Governor says the Legislature cannot constitution
ally adopt a scheme by which the owners of slaves
can be divided into classes, and the slaves of one
class be emaneipated without compensation, while
compensation be provided for the other cass.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
The Porter COurt-Martial.

NAsBISGToS. Tuesday, Dec. 80. lstZ
In the Porter Court-Mar,ial case, to-day, Gen.
Griffin was continued as q witness, but dismissed
after short examination. Brighten Reynolds
was next sworn. His evidence had reference to tho
enemy's movements on the 29th and Both Of August,
by which they had outfianked our army, and come
between bis forces and those of Gen. Porter He
knew their the enemy'sD progress was for long
willie uuopposed but testified TO the unfavOrgble
nature of the ground in Gen. Porter's vicinity,
which would have prevented the free maneaverng
of his troops.
Major George Hyland Of the 18Th New York was
examined lie said his regiment was attached, IN
August last, to the lst Brigade Of MorrePs DIVISION
He WAS questioned d. TO the march from kesly' .
Ford to Warren,on Junction. lie stated that on this
route tho portion of the army to which he belonged
was much fatigued and in need OF PROVISIONS Ho
related as far rs he knew the incidents Of the battle
of the 18th of August, giving the various dsposi-
tons of his own and other regiments OF The LISP
Brigade Of Morres division which was III tbe front,
and estimated the attacking force Of the enemy az
10 900 men.
Brig Gen. Sykes commanding division IN Gen.
Porter corps, was sworn. tie deposed TO having
been sglled 10 consultation tie evening If Aug.
- with Gems Parker, Morrell, and Butteriield 10
consider all order from Gen. Pope TO Gen Porter,
directing him to advance with his command. AT
o'clock the following morning, he had declared him.
self opposed us the other Generals had done aso 70
such a movement before daylight. lie stated, by
favor of the Court, the which influenced MS
opinon namely, the extreme darkness OF the night,
the roads encunbered with wagons and the Impossi-
bility of reaching Gen. Pope time, even should
thew Start by daybreak; and Gen. Porter he said,
moved by these opinions OF his principal officers, had
decided a
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31

AMERICANS ABRoAD.-The following is a list CT
Americans registered at Gun & Co.'S American
NewsRoom, No. 10 Craven street, Strand, London,
England, for the week ending Dec. Is, 1862:
r. p NJ Yerbsrt Phiadelphis; George Constantine and
wife Cbare,town Mass +; A. NJ Bailey, Nsw-ioIk J. r.
Mcguire Boston, R Bradford Boston n M;m JsS..t
states Consul oporto J. L. osuiysn Lisbon; f. dunno,
New York; j. w simon,on, California; W Hesrn, New
York g. T. Stokes Philadelphia George w. Burks Bos.
ton Rev g. Howell, Washington; w. c. Jewe,t, Colorado
TER j. Colamore, Boston; A. II. Grant, New York NJ.
Lawrence NewYoTk; +. Sturgs New York; Mr. and Mrs
Hamilton Syracuse n. Miss C. White, Syracuse, NJ
j. H. Swift NewYork J. L. Swift New York ID. Daplop,
Petersburg; A. ID. W hite aud wife, Michigan.