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The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-25
Amy Correspondence.
CAMP lsT MINNESOTA VoLrSrEERs

CAMP lsr MINNESOTA VoLrSrEERs
Fair Oaks, Va, June 10th, 1862. {
Mr.. EprroR A sober. accomplishing
punctual and brave comrade tas passed from
US to the grave, and the obligations of friend
ship and position seem to call from me
bret tribute to his memory. Nicholas
Hammer entered OUR ranks tried and com
p!ese soldier, we'll :utored in the duties and
rough usages Of army life. Born in Dem
mark, and possessing oil the snivelrous ex-
ce!lancies distinguishing the Danish ch.rac-
ter, he entered the military service Of his
in his early manhood, and par
ticipa,ed in many OF the principal engage
menss Of the w.. between the Prusians
aud his native land. Some nine years since
he came with \ detachment Of the Danish
avmy to the West Indies where he remain
ed until 1883. when, his psriod of service
he removed TO Wisconsin
he enlisted in our company Il Fcrt Smell
ling. some little time previous 10 our de
parsu.e from the State. In order 10 be a
good soldier one must b born such and be
that IS full oil qnestionings and discon,enss.
that avoids duty. and IS ever longing for the
Of his period of SERVES. is
p"os soldier and never nsds to bear the cb-
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The News.

The news this week is quito interesting.
The Federal forces attacked rebel battery
onJames Island, four miles from Charles ton,
on. last Monday. The battle lasted all dav
with heavy loss on both sides. 1t is thought
the rebels are cut off from all retreat, and
the fall Of the city certain.
An expedition was sent up White river
for the purpose Of capturing a rebel battery
at St. Charles. The battle lasted an hour
and half, in which one Of our gunboa.s, the
Mound City, received slot in her boiler,
causing her to blow up, killing 1875 of her
crew, but succeeded in capturing the bat
terry, killing and wounding l25, and taking
80 prisoners.
1t is reported that Beaureeard and STAFF
are on their way to Richmond. His com
mand will follow.
1t is also reported that Gen. Blenker
has been removed, and Gen. Carl Schurz
appointed in his stead
1t is ascertaned beyond doubt that Jack.
son has been largely reinforced. The de
tached portions Of Potomac army have now
to concentrate their forces, or beat back
track across the Potomac.
AcC]elan's command being 50 much cut
up, and experiencing such unf,yorable
weather. that it will be impossible for him
TO make aoy advance at present. The cne-
my are reported at 10000 strong and con-
stantly receiving rcinCorcements. Mcclellan
IL now waiting for the weather to moderate,
and is no doubt cndsayoring to concentrate
his forces. When that happens, we will
have news that will make the nation rejoice.
IT is reported that JEFF. Davis is in ex
treme danger he being regarded with sus-
picion. 1t is also said that he was prevented
from leaving the city by an armed force, the
rebels declaring that it was lis intention to
desert them. A number have been arrested
and confined for rebelling against the author
ties at Richmond
Our officers and citizens are continually
being harrassed by rebel citizen, in Balti
more, Alexandria and other captured cities,
anu IN some instances murders have been
committed by them.
1t is believed thata conference is now pro-
crossing for the exchange OF prisoners.
Secretary Stanton received dispatch on
the 18th from Gen. Morgan. stating that
he entered Cumberland Gap'and found it
evacuated.
The Government is urging upon the Gov
ern"rs the necessity Of furnishing more
men.
The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-25
Baltimore.
The following extracts is taken from the
Erenin9 Post:

The following extracts is taken from the
Ere"ing Post:
<BALrsMoRE, June l6-Last Saturday
night was made hideous bv two murders at
the hands ofa notorious rebel. The p,rtics
were ut drinking shop. according to the
evidence. when dispute arose on the great
living question Of the rebellion. The rebel
murderer, pressed to the wall by two Of the
unionis.s. who were Custom House Officers
asked and got tho protection Of a police.
nan 10 50 with him home. He was 5|.
lowed BY the angry Unionmen, when all 3,
encs IN affrsy ensuea. in which Smith and
Waits, the two Custom House officers wer.
stah6sd ana killed upon the spo, bv Am
beer. the rebel. The police officer was
severely wounded also. The knife or dag.
ser with the deed Was done was given up
to = police officer by Ambsoes,s wife. Am
hres pleads self defence. The vials Of wrath
are open IN our town. aud We may At aav
moment expect general outbreak asains,
the rebels.
VIZ should thing it is high time that the
government took some action to auie, The
rebelG ia our midst. The rcbcls Of Bal,,-
morn and ths Whole State OF Maryland hare
caused shout snongh trouble. and We fear i,
IL eoveTnmsnt does not take active meas
arcs = suppress the rebslious spiri. in tia,
city ~ will soen hear Q. bloody riots,
probably the city dessroysd. ~ .
The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-25
Gen. Mcclellan,

1t is strange that some Of the newspapers
in this country cannot fhd matter enough
to NIL their columns without eternaly as
sailing the character Of our generals. Every
since Gen. Mcclellan took command Of the
army, it has been the constant delight Of
certain newspapers and citizens to decry the
actions Of this general. 1t has been impos-
s1b'e@ for him to do anything to suit their
military spirit. 1t has always been ION to
Richmond" until he got ready to make the
advance movement, then his command must
To divided up TO suit their selfish purpose. 1t
was not the all OF Richmond they wanted
20 much, but the fall Of Mcclellan, Men
who have greater knowledge in military
movements than these would be comman.
ders, say that Gen. Mcclellan is the verv
man for tho place. I|e IS beloved by his
whole command and every one else, but
those vino have some private or political
malice. lie has well acted the part assign.
cd him, ard most Of the heads Of department
are we'll satisfied with him, but the man who
han no enemies is 10 be envied. For several
days Mcclellan has been quite i'll, but would
not permit himself to be confined to bis bed
very long. his anxiety for the interest of the
army not permitting it. He rides all over
his department, looking to everything great
or small, and he barely able to sit IN his sad
die. lie is man that fears not the ccnsure
Of his enemies. nor cares for the praises Of
his friends, bnt will fill to a letter his own
plans regardless Of them alI, the powers at
Washington permitting.
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Hammer was tha nos

legation Of arms. Hammer was the DOS
SCISSOR Of no such ta;|ings. or gentlema nly
bearing, attentive to duty, never complain
ing, respectful to superiors, employing but
few words and perfect stranger to coward
ice his character was that Of the mode! sol :
der. He served an adopted country, but
with a devotion unfclt by thousands who
glory in an American birth.
Others have venerated parents to bless
and encourage them, brothers and sisters to
love and inspi'it them, and home and ma.
tonal honor to defend yet after all, afford
but discontented, hardly trustworthy SER
vice. This man went down into the grave
not knowing whether his revered parents
were still Of earth, or numbered with the
dead; without brother to cherish his mem.
ory, without home around which to centre
his affections and his hopes vet the sods
lof Virginia cover no truer heart. the altar
Of our national honor is crimson with no
nob|er blood. A few weeks previous to his
fall, not with a premonition of his fate. but
like an intelligent and considerate man. he
requested comrade to take charge Of his
effects in the event Of his DEATH His re
quest was not premature. He had prepared
"a record Of his daily experiences and the
movements Of the regiment, which, to his
friends, will prove an invaluable monitor tc
memory. Another hand mnst complete the
record
Near the hour of five, in the afternoon o
the olst Of May just as the fortunes of wa1
were turning against the Confederate arms
which had obtained momentary adyan.
tage by the defat Of Casey, and while the
lsF regiment, occupying an important posi-
ton on the extreme right of the Federal
line, was exposed to an irregular and very
ineffective fire, the deceased, rising cautious
ly to observe the movements of the foe, was
stricken through the brain with minnie
ball, and the model soldier, the patriot for
elgner was an inhabi:ant of another world
Should any of his kindred over the seas. or
in the land Of his adoption see these lines
let them be assured that Nicholas Hammer
was beloved while living by his comrads ir
arms, and that his death could not end their
remembrance Of his cherished companion,
ship. Most Truly Yours,
M. 4. HoYr
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mont o~insolence General Carl Schurs
has been appointed so'succeed him.

mont forinsolence. General Carl Schur1
ha. been appointed :osucceed him.
Il e CHICAGO, June %.
The majority in 88 counties against the
new Constitution is 2l,OOO. Seventeen
counties to hear hom gave Democratic
majority in 1860 ofabout $500. The thrss
negro propositions are adopted. The BAak
clause is yet in doubt.
- - WAsHIEGToA, .Tnns q.
Worlds Diapatcl.-An important rumof
has been circulated to-day to the effect that
Secretary Stanton is about to relinquish the
charge Of the War Department, and. that
Major General Banks will take the elaee
vacated by him. It is also said that in cay
Maj, Gen. Mcdowell: should mapittat 4
wish to retire from active servic, it will be
granted. / give these rumors for what they
are worth.
New York June 23.
Later New Orlcrns news has been receiv~
ed S.''!3. L.. s''.5.5r.
General Butler was sere1naded 1T the g.
Charles Hotel on the 18th inst, and mat1e .
speech in response, in which, he declared
that his feelings towards the South were
friendly and fraternal, but that, at the same
time, ne was resolved, as matter of duty
|inexorahly impressed upon him, to carry
ont tie laws Of the United States under ali
circumstances. The speech was we'll ~
ceived.
A new daily paper has just been started
at New Orlerns, edited by the great 6naa--
cier, Jcceb RarEer, now SO years old.
One George Coppell, subscribing himself
tler Majesty Victeria's Acting Consul. hes
presumed to address Gen. Butler . con.
plaint about tho oath required Of aliens. and
asking an explanation. Where upon Geo.
Butler returned answer that no reply would
be made to the note until Mr.. Coppel should
be recognized by his own Government as ito
agent.
In the Provost Court man named Du:
rand sued the Bank Of Louisiana to oblies
the bank to pay him in current funds for
deposit he made in Confederate notes,
which the banks had made legal currency
by paying them out instead of their own
issue or specie. Judge Bell decided in
favor Of Durand, and ordered the bank to
pay the amount in current funds. The
bank appealed from the decision to Gen.
Butler, but the General sustained judge
Bell.
MEMPHIS, June 21.
The Grenada Appeal Of the 10th inst.f
contains the following dispatch:
MoNTG oMERY, June II.
General Beauresarl and staff are on the
way to Richmond. We hear that large
portion Of the army Of the Mississippi viii
soon follow the General.
Sufficient force will be left with the in
v'ncbIe Bragg to check any advance toward
the interior Of the advance OF the Vandals
under iIalcck
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Death OF Col. E!let.

" We see it stated in our dispatches that
this brave hero of Memphis is dead. Col
Ellet was Of the Ram feet in the taking ot
Memphis, in which he received wound,-
At the time lis wound was not thought
dangerous, but died at Cairo on the 2lst
from its effects. This news will cause deem
grief to fall upon many heart.
The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-25

SICK WISCONSIN SoLpfERs.-W see bv
a list published in the Milwaukee Sentinel
that there has been over $50 of their sol
liers in the hospitals at ST. Louis. A large
number have died, and been DISCHARGED.
The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-25
Apology.

we must apologize to our readers this
week for the scarcity Of original matter in
our columns. The editor is absent on busi
ness, but will be home the last Of this week.
The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-25
NEnPars. Juna IA

u Inc ne expedition composed Of the gunlaass
ss- Lorss. Lexington, ,CoaessoSa, and Mound
sasy accompanied by transports carrying ths
4.sa and As.h Indiana regiments. under Cs..
The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-25

- 4..41-trT e = = UkA, ~u10 o. q
a letter 70 the 7ri1ans ssys General
B'snksE has..been removed By Genera! Fre.
The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-25
STATE H'EE1sS.

Still THEY CoNE.-Firty seven wagons
loaded with immigrants passed through la
Crosse, on Monday the l6tb, destined 70,
the fertile regions Of Minnesota. They had
with them about four hundred head of cat
tia - prn.c
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-06
New Publications.

THE STUDENTS HISTORY OF FRANCE, from
the earliest times to the establishment OF the
Second Empire in 1852. New York: Har-
per q Bros.
In a compact volume of 724 pages, hand
somely printed, and illustrated with numerous
wood engravings, the publishers have issued a
History of France, written by an English
scholar, long resident in France, and intimate
ly connected with its literature and history,
which, as the preface says, "is intended to sup
ply long acknowledged want in our literature,
namely, History of France Incorporating the
researches of receut historians, and suitable
for the higher forms in Schools, and for Stu
dents at the Universities"
Augustus Robinson, No. 81 Exchange street,
has it.
"CAMP AND OUTPOST Duty FOR INFANTRY"
is the title of neat little pocket volume issued
by the Harpers. 1t contains much valuable
information, both to officer and soldier, such as
Standing Orders" Extracts from the Re-
vised Regulations for the Army" "Rules for
Health,n &c. Brig. Gen. Butterfeld is the
author of it. For sale by A. Robinson, No. 81
Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-06

PORTLAND BENEVOLENT SocIETY.-This
old and time-honored society will hold its us
ual anniversary meeting on Sunday evening
next, at the Westinghouse Of the First Parish.
The Rev. Mr.. Bolles.will deliver the address,
and contribution will be taken up to aid the
society in its most useful and charitable exer-
tions. Services will commence at o'clock.
The officers of the society for the ensuing
year re:-Rev. DIR. Dwight, President; VIM.
Willis, Vice President; VIM. w. Thomas,
Treasurer; Martin Gore, Secretary; who,
with the following, are Managers of the char
ity Charles S. Daveis, Rev. DR.. Chickering, Ma
than Cummings, James B. Cahoon, Rev. Mr..
Stebbins, Eben Steele, and n. F. Deering.
For more than half a century this society
has steadily and benefic emily pursued its an
nual course, never falterng in its efforts to re-
lieve the deserving objects of its charity. 1t
still goes on, and will as ever rely upon the
seasonable contributions of a liberal public to
enable it to afford during the present winter
all needful relief.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-06
Stock Market.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5,
Testimonial to Capt. McGilvery.

The Sixth Maine Battery, now stationed at
Bolivar Heights in Virginia, celebrated last
Thanksgiving day by presenting Capt. Me
Gilvery, who is soon to leave them, with a
handsome sabre, and other substantial memo
rials. These gifts came from the non-commis-
stoned officers and priyates of the battery
The presentation speech and reply, which we
lay before our readers, tell their own story,
and a very fattering one it is to Capt. Nc
Gilvery's numerous friends.
Sergeant Wiggin said;
Capt. McGilrerg: We meet you here at this
time to present to you slight token Of our
regard for you, both as a commander, and as a
gentleman. We are happy to meet you on an
occasion like this. We feel that it is pleasant
to break through the dull monotony of militia
ry life, to step aside from the customary occu-
pations of soldier, occupations which tend in
great degree to blunt and repress his finer
feelings, and to attend to those pleasant du-
ties. which are calculated to awaken the more
tender emotions of the heart.
l have been designated by my comrades to
present their gift to you; and l undertake the
duty with considerable embarrassment know
ing that there are many among them who
would do it much more fittingly; but assure
Il
heartily or cordially. 1t is now nearly year
that we have been associated together as mill
itary company. During that time we have
passed through many scenes of hardship and
exposure, danger and fatigue. We have
passed through them together You, sir, have
ever been as comrade with u.s. never shrink
ing from any hardship, nor flinching from any
danger, cheertully sharing with us all the per-
lis and privations of a soldiers life.
know, sir, that on occasions like this it is
customary to speak in terms of compliment,
and sometimes of flattery. But it is no ster-
eotyped compliment, no empty tribute of praise
which l would pay to you. When | speak of
your bravery in the field, and of your untr-
ing exertions to raise this battery to high
standard of military excellence and efficiency,
my words find a ready and hearty echo in the
hearts of these brave men around you. When
they look back and remember the hard-fought
field of Cedar Mountain, when the old Sixth
Battery was baptized in blood, they remember
that their honored commander was with them
there in the very van of the fight, calmly and
coolly directing their movements, encouraging
them to do their duty like brave men, and by
his actions more than his words nerving, their
hearts to deeds of valot, and causing them to
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-06

FUNNY-To see the prospectus Of the Port
land Advertiser, (which by the way is quite a
literary curiosity from which we may make
some extracts when we can find nothing more
'funny" to publish,) inserted in all the papers
of Southern procivlties," with highfaluten
editorial laudations of the excellence of that
republican {! concern. What is still more
"fuuny" is to notice that these immaculate
democratic aiders of the Southern coniedera-
cy cannot speak fayorably of the Advertiser
without characteristic fling at the Portland
PREss-a paper that has so taken the wind out
of The sails of the Advertiser that it is COM
PEELED to resort 10 the Jiolcinq of every seces-
sion sheet in the State in order to keep its rags
tapping. The PRESS has reasons for congrat-
ulation that it enjoys the cordial hate of all
such lovers of the Portland ADVERTISER Hal
lowell Gazette.
grThe three-footed Oxford bear is dead,
after chase of five days; desperately wound
ed with an AK on the third day, having been
caught in a hollow stump, but still lively
enough to run forty or fifty miles before he
was finally shot. The bear was a local celeb
rity, his peculiar tracks having been for many
winters visible about the Oxford sheepfods.
Gross receipts of the hunt: ten dollars for the
hide, four dollars bounty, and one hundred
and forty pounds of rough grease. So says
the Oxford Democrat.
AN ExTRAvAGANT BEAUTY.-A Richmond
correspondent of Southern paper says: Fol-
ly and extravaganza have not ceased with the
war. / heard of young Richmond belle,
yesterday, just about to be married, who paid
$s5 for one bonnet, $50 for second and S45
for third, for her nuptials. This is none of
Dixie's business, but the young bride had far
better have given two-thirds of the money to
cover the feet of the soldiers than her own
pretty head.
sy-The business of counterfeiting rebel
State Treasury notes, lately detected at Rich
mond, was traced to some negroes who were
engaged to sweep out the treasury depart
ment. One stole the blanks, while another
filled up and signed them
NAvAL.-Rear Admiral Porter has pro-
nounced the gunboat Eastport unseaworthy.
and she is to be Immediately put out of COM
mission, and her officers and crew placed on
some more effective craft.
gg-The New York Herald has raised its
price to three cents copy. The New Bed
ford Mercury has also increased its price to
three cents.
THE CASE OF GEN. SroNE.-There wan an
omission in the telegram about Gen. Stone.
1t should have read that Gen. Hooker's appli-
cation was endorsed, "not granted"
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-06

Negotiations between the Rebel Leaders and
Northern Democrats.-Subscriptio for the
English Operatives.-Special Cabinet Meet
ing.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5.
AT meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday afternoon, S26S, 200 were subscribed
and ship offered to carry grain and provi-
sions to the suffering English operatives.
The Times Washington dispatch says a
special cabinet meeting was held yesterday,
which, occurring only one day in advance of
the regular meeting, is regarded as an event Of
unusual interest
The Tribunes Washington correspondence
contains the following statements: DR.. Bar
ney, citizen of Baltimore, was recently taken
by the rebel pickets neai Centreville, and for
warded to Richmond. He has since stated
that he went in their way for the express pur-
pose of being captured. While in Richmond
where he has acquaintances, he had frequent
interviews with the confederate cabinet, and
was admitted into many of the secrets of the
rebel programme. When the time arrived for
his departure North, he was sent for by Judah
=. Benjamin, who handed him letters address
ed to Gov. Seymour of New York, Fernando
and Ben. Wood, Vallandigham and Cox of
Ohio, Senator Bayard of Del, Reverdy John
son o. Md, and a number of other democratic
leaders in the Northern and Border States.-
In the verbal instructions given to DR.. Barney,
no terms were asked for The Southerners
told him they would consent to no terms-that
if not admitted into the Union again as equals,
they would not come in at all. What they
ask is the granting of an amnesty to all the
military and civil leaders of the rebellion, so
that an election for members of Congress can
be made during the coming winter, and that
body be called together at least as early as
April
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-06

B- We clip the following list of promo
tons in the Seventeenth Regiment, U. S. In
fantry, now stationed at Fort Preble, from a
General Order issued from the War Depart
ment, Nov. l, 1852: First Lieutenant William
J. Moorhead, to be captain, June 27, 1867, vice
Dodd, killed in battle. First Lieutenant Ma
thaniel Prime, to be captain, August o, 1852,
vice Morley, resigned. First Lieutenant Ed
ward P. Pearson, Jr., to be captain, August
l6, 1852, vice Kennedy, resigned. Second
Lieutenant John S. Knapp, to be first lieuten-
ant, June 27, 1862, vice Moorhead, promoted.
Second Lieutenant Lewis III. Sanger, to be
first lieutenent, August 8, 1862, vice Prime,
promoted. Second Lieutenant William H.
Chamberlin, to be first lieutenant, August 16,
1862, vice Pearson, promoted