davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-08

THE LONE STAR LEAGUB.-A correspon
dent of the New Orleans Della says there is
secret organization now on foot which is in.
tended to extend throughout all the Slave
States, called The Lone Star League" He
describes it, by authority, as follows:
"Ihe members II this league to support tn,
institutions " the South 60 aid In extending them where
ever soil aud climate adapted 10 their u.e aud ad
yancement and 70 report the names Of all who
in favor Of these institutions
they are sworn to withhold all patronage and enoour
agement to men Of rIhern birth who resided at III,
North and previous 10 the 4h Of July 1861 except in
case of absolute Z unavoidable necessity.
They sworn TO give preference in all matters oil
business IN those belonging 10 this league and In no in
stance 10 pttronze Northern manufacturers except
who b,na e residents Of the southern States pre-
Vious TO aud since July 4, 1851
They sworn, far practicable, cease patron.
izing Northern publishing houses both book and news.
paper and % extend all possible Encouragement "a
southern publishing houses.
They are sworn 10 suspend, as far as practicable ali
mmecii intercourse with the Northern and partiou.
larry with the New England States. This does not ap
ply 20 ana exchange Of agricultural products with Ii,
Weston states bordering the Mississippi river and
49, tributaries excepting Ohio aud PennSy aud ar-
TITLES mlng from Richmond aud lndiai apols, IN Iud
hnnis and Indiana ave 10 be treated the New England
States
They sworn not 10 educate their children at Ncth
efn institutions at Southern Institutions taught by
teachers imported fom the North since July 1861
They ae sworn % vote for who is in favor
Of the ams and objects of the league ard Who is not in
favor Of excluding from office, and far as practicable
nom the right 0f suffrage, all Who have immigtaed hi
he south nom The Northern States since July 1861 OF
who may hereafter immgrale"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-08

Adyices from Hilton Head, state that the
rebel am at Savannah has been completed,
armed and manned. She is OF light draft,
great power, and heavily armed The rebels
are taking soundings to bring her down the
river. Two steamers for the purpose have
been withinrange Of Fort Pulaski, and COM
p He'd to retire. Admiral Dupont is making
every preparation for her reception.
Memphis letter states that Gen. Lew
Wallaeo's command had joined Gen Curtis
at IIalena.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
w AR NEW S.
Washington, July 10,

Washington, July ~.
The Richmond Examiner, OF the 4th,
calls Tuesdays battle the tiercest and most
si,nguinary Of the series Of bloody con-
ficts Magruder's command was ordered
to charge the strongest Of the eneny's bat
teries. The officers and men went down
by the hundreds, while the horrors Of the
battle were increased 10y the continuous
broadsde from the enemy's gunboats.
Tn carnage from the WHITENING fire of
the federal artillery and gunboats was
dreadful The rebel lines wavered and
fell back to the cover Of the woods.
Twice again was the effort made to carry
the position, with the same result.
The Examiner says the battlefield, sur
veyed through the cold rain Of Wednesday
morning, presented scenes too shocking to
be dweIt upon without anguish. The
woods and fields on the western side were
covered with our dead in all degrees Of Vi
client mutiation, while in the woods on
the cast lay, in about equal numbers, the
blue uniformed bodies Of the enemy.
Many of the latter were still alive, having
been left by friends in their indecent haste
to escape.
Enormous shells were thrown by the
gunboats-sight inches in width, by TWEEN
ty-three in length. The rayages Of these
monsters were everywhere discernable
through tho forests, long avenues being
cut through the tree tops, and great trees,
three or four feet thick. burst opan and
split into shreds.
A late copy of the Richmond Eramia-
er says: The rebels could certainly cut oil
McClellan's retreat, but it would be far
better to prevent his receiving further sup
plies and stare him into equalization.
1t says, fill up our armies and prepare for
a contest rs long as GU enemy will choose
to urge it, and let it be as energetic as pos
sible.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
Yickshnro. June %.

lckSbui4, eNiS 49,
One Of the most terrific bombardments
that the history Of this war will record
commenced Yesterday morning By the gun
boats below The city, and continued almost
;ncessantIy until 10 o'clock. The scene
iast niqht from our camp. about one and
! half miles from the river, was a~iuily
Grand. not less than dozen shells ascend
ina IN the all at time. The firing ceased
At 10 o'clock last night.
The enemy have succeeded IN placing a
park Of artillery on the bank opposite the
eity, Which opened fire this morning
throwing canister grape and shell 10 every
direction. Many buildings are damaged
ii tbe meantime several Of the gnnboals
nassed up, bit 1t il thought two Ct them
wers seriously crippled The flagship
ana another vessel accompanied tue gun
bouts are now pla.nly visible ron Inc
big fleet aboye.
Notwithstanding the terrible discharges
At The batteries, our men are exeeedii giy
calm and deliberate. a few Of cur men
we're killed snd several wounded.-JGss-
zen AIssissippssr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
New York. July 8


Tie Great Eastern has arrived.
Lord Brougham explained in bis speech il
the House of Lords on American affairs
that he merely wished as fellow christians
to demonstrate with Americans in thc
civil war; gloss it over as they might The
war threatened fatal results to the chayac-
ter Of the American people.
The Morning Post e,iitorialIy contends
that the mastery Confederate movements
in Virginia have compelled immense ar
mics destined for It's conquest to cease he
offensive, and content themselves with act
ing on the defensive.
The city article Of the Daily Netos re-
garded the latest news as portending the
almost infinite postponemcnt Of peace.
la the House of Lords Broughqm de-
plored the continuance Of the civil strife
and its consequences to Europe. Ho
thought it impossible for England to in
terfere, but expressed the opinioa that the
Americans would see the suicidal character
of the struggle and come 20 amicabls ar
rangements before they lost the respect and
affections Of Europe as a nation.
In the House Of Commons, Mr.. Hope
wood asked if the Government intended to
take steps as mediator.
Palmerston expressed deep sympathy
with the suffering operatives, and eulogized
their endurance. lie wished it was in the
power Of the Government to take steps
for their relief, but interference ia Ameri-
can affairs would only aggr vate matters.
Both England and France would be de-
lighted to take mediatory steps vii en- a
fitting opportunity arose. lie should
look upon it both as duty and pleasure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

ALLOWED TO Go AT LARGE. George
w. Jones, ex Senator Of Iowa, who is now
running 1T large in his own Stale, was
some time since arrested and imprisoned
by the Government. The evidence which
led to bis incarceration was found il his
own letters to secessionists and Southern
svmpathizers. These letters were intercept
ted, and have been published in full by the
Burlington Qowa) Halck Eye, exhibiting
nauseating sentimental disregard Of sol
elnn oaths-of allegiance and his obligations
IS a man and citizen. 1t must be re-
membered that these letters were written
while Jones was United States Minister to
Bogota, and II them he offered material
aid aal sympathy to jeff Davis as Presi-
dent Of tie Confedsracy, protesting to take
the side Of the rebellion AMI fight against
the Government whose pay he was tEen
drawing. He also denounced Douglas III
these letters as an imp .incipled detnago4ue,
and offered his own sons TO the Southern
cause. The traitor IS unfit to inhale the
same air that patriots breathe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

Fancy DREAMS or a YoUNa LADY
Some young ladies regard marriage as a
fairy land, where siolets and roses perpet-
ually bIoom-where the cedar tree and the
cinnamon tree ever fourish-where the
waters Of tranquility and sweetness ever
fow Tell them there are thistles aud
briegs in that state, though :ney do not
contradict, yet they do not credit you; for
they believe tnat their love, their devoted
ness for each her, will exempt them from
the cares, the yicissiildes, the anxieties,
which generally pertain to humanity. All
lovers b=fore marriage conceive their desti-
ny viii be an exec ton to the general rule.
Could YOU give thom sketch Of the pages
il their future history, they would set YOU
down as a misanthrope, painter Of gloomy
unnatural scenes, and inimicai represser Of
the hopes and aspirations Of youth. The
dark spot which the tele cope Of your ex-
perieuce might discover, hey would regard
but rs shadows or molehih' in the moon.
Ii they would but reflect a little, how much
misery they might avoid.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

BouNr1 FOR YoLUNTEERs.-The gov
eminent offers, as an indictment to enlist
ment to advancs S25 on the 500 bounty
10 volunteers, Immediately after recruits
are sworn into the service. This will, no
doubt. accelerate the work Of recruiting
The country calls upon her patriotic eiLl-
zens to rush 10 the defense Of Der stand-
nd. not because Of aay special peril but
because the general welfare demands the
utmost pronptitude in putting down IN
surrection and restoring peace. his can
best be accomplished by striking rebeliion
i once With the whole force Of the nation
concentrated in one blow. Hence, the Of
fer Of special inducements Tor recruits a
this time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
Briefly Stated.

After reading and carefully digesting the
various accounts given by the correspond
ents Of the New York papers, and the sub
sequent reports by telegraph, we can briefly
give the history Of the exciting events Of
the past few days and the present situation,
as follows:
There have been six heavy engage ents
since the movement was commenced by
McClella, to change his line from the
Chickahominy to Z e James rivera move
ment that was rendered necessary, as well
as expedient, and that has been carried out
with entire success, notwithstanding the
onslaught of the enemy to foil it. The
first of this series Of battles was fought on
Thursday, near Mechanicsville; the second
on Friday, near Gaines hill; the third on
Saturday IL front Of our position ;the fourth
on Sunday continuous skirmish on our
rear, as our forces were concentrating across
the Chickahominy; the fifta on Monday,
when the enemy in great numbers, attacked
our army in its new position, aud were re-
pulsed after severe battle, in which sever
al Of our gunboats on.the James river took
efficient part; and the sixth on Tuesday,
when the enemy returned to the attack, and
were again terribly beaten. These battles
were all Of most severe character, 10
which our forces suffered heavily, but in
which the losses of the enemy are believed
to be much the heaviest. Our loss is
estimated as high as $4,000 or o.
600, which is probably an extravagant
guess.
Our position on the James river is now
well established, and unassailable, owing to
the gunboats' and the public suspenee is
ended. Though the force Of the enemy is
superior to ours, reinforcements are hurry
ing to the scene, and we expect that ere
this our land forces and the gunboats have
commenced the moyment against Rich
mond from the new base OF operations,
and that it will not be many days per-
haps hours-before we shall hear Of the fall
Of the Rebel Capital.
Thus far in this bloody struggle between
the two great armies of the belligerents,
the Union forces have exhibited superior
fighting qualities, though opdosed to supe-
rior numbers, and have achieved the final
on the battlefield. The Richmone Er-
o8ainfr's admissions tell the whole stoty.
Hbfc0q0 l01tynnT Julv x
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
49, little Girl about nine years o.,

aI- a IlftIe glFI ABOUT HlHs years UIu
/. daughter Of Jno. Peoples, living near
G. w. Craig's, while gathering strawbSr-
res On Sunday, was bitten in three places,
on her leg, by a fattle-snake. AS s9on as
+ could Be- obtained, gwlisky was freely adj
mipistered, and, at last accounts, she was
living, but her leg was much discoioret
aad swollen. Ia this connection we would
suggest the propriety Of every family keep
ine Vi ID hand some spirits Of ammonia, 70
ID applied to the wound made BY the bite
Of j snake OF sting Of an insect; it has q
powerful tendency TO neutralize the VEN
on OquaOka Spectator.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
New York. Lnlv 9

At a meeting of the directors Of the
American Express Company, held in this
city to day, i was unanimously resolved
that any Of their present employees who
may promptly enlist under ihe recent call
for troops, shall continue to receive one
half Of their pay during their term Of SER
vice in the war, and have their situations
restored to them on their return.
Two thousand men are in tha regular
employ Of this company, at an average
GALAXY Of over 5000 q year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
Tnr MFMoRY OF A MornrR-Whec

TIE MEMORY OF MOTHER When
temptation appears, and we are almost
persuaded to do wrong, how often moth :
err word Of warning will call to mind vows
that are rearely blokenl Yes, the memo
ry OF a mother has saved many poor
wretch from going astray. Tall grass may
be growing over the hallowed spot where
all her earthly remains repose; tie dying
leaves Of autumn may be whirled over Il.
or the white mantle Of winter may cover il
from sight, yet the spirit Of her, when he
walks in the right path, appears, and gen.
tly, softly, moufnfully calls TO Lin when
wandering off into myrial ways Of error
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

SLANpsR.-Against SANDER there is no
defence. He'll can not boast Of 50 foul a
fiend, no man depore 50 foul ? foe. 1t
stabs with smile It's pestilence walk
ing il darkness, spreading contagion far
and wide, which the most weary traveller
can not avoid. 1t is tie heart scare ing
dagger Of the assassin. 1t is the poisonel
arrow whose wound i. incurable. Il is as
fatal as the sting of the most deadly asp.
Murder is its employment, innocence its
prey, and ruin its sport.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
MoaE REpoRrED REBnL Atrocities

MORE REPORTED REBEL ATRocITIEs.-
A passenger who arrived at Louisville on
Wednesday, reported that Gen. Mitchell de-
tailed fifty-fiye men from different regiments
for scout service, who were captured by the
rebels, carried to Atlanta, Ga, and hung
One Of them, RobertBufum, formerly Of Sa-
lem, Mass, belonging to Col. Nortons I'd
Ohio regiment, made speech saying he
considered it no ignominy to die for his
country even in that manner"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
Cairo. july. 8.

(ettlS, y Ny ~
The steamer Sunshine, from Yicksburg
on the 3rd, has arrived.
The bombaldment continues. The town
ID entirely deserted, except BY the milf
tary.
The news from White River, Arkansas,
Is not encouraging.
Col. Fitch now holds ST. Charles.
No relief had as yet reached General
Curtis.
The whole country bordering on White
river IS reported in arms, except those fly
ing from CONSUMPTION, which 10 enforced
in the most vigorous manner. Boats are
frequently fired Cd from the shore.
The Granada appeal Of the 5rd, says
large numbers Of Confederate troops have
gone from TupeIo to Wafer Valley, forty
miles south Of Holly Springs.
Breckniudge's divisionhas gone to Vicks-
burg.
A large number Of Mississippi troops have
also gone to Richmond.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

Pores APPoIE TMEEr. appoint
mcnt Of Gen. Pope 10 the command Of the
army Of Virginia, was made in pursuance
Of law Of Congress passed at this session,
authorizing the President to gi7e the COM
mand Of forces ii the field to any Major
General, without regard to priority Of CONF
mission.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
erF-A Richmond dispalch q Monday

GD-A Richmond dispatch Of Monday,
aiken from prisoner On tie battlefield,
says correspondent Of the New York
Woyld,) anDoGHcss tie death otstonewall
Jackson. He VAS knocked from lis horse
BY 4 canister shot from Martins Alassa-
chusetts battery, during the fight on Fri
day.
The same paper says, that ]. Barnwell
Rhett. Of South Carolina, was killed at the
setieA at Savags's Station, on Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

HoMD MUsIc.-We take it to be tue,
that whereyeryou hear plenty Of music in a
houae, that dwelling is !enanted by chap
Ply family" lfyou hear domestic going
gleefully about her work, and tightening
her labors with song you may take it for
granted that she has neither discontinued
temper nora scolding mistress. Girls that
don't like their places" are far more likely
to % moping and grumbling about the
house than to hum 4 pleasant dtty or car
Of roundelay Then if you hear the
young ladies Of the house." without the
accompan ment of the piano, trilling pop
ular air or merry catch, you may be sure
they are hight hearted and happy, and as
good as they sre cheerful. And what
stronger proof Of happiness all around can
there be than tho evening social concert
when old and young, male and female,
make melody with IN III hearts And the
great recommendation Of home music il
that i is cheap as well as joy speaking and
JOY inspiring.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

COLLECTION OF TAXES IN INsURREe-
rI9aAeY DIsrRIcTs. The bill for the col
lection Of direct taxes says the n. Y. Her
aid, in the insupectionary districts has be-
come law 1t provides for the sale OF
real estate in certain cases fer this purpose.
Where owners have abandoned their land
to engage ii the rebellion. and the same
shall have been struck off to the United
States at vendue, the Commissioners pro
posed to be appointed may lease the same
under such regulations as will secure proper
and reasonable employment, at wages, or
upon shares Of the crop, of such persons
and families as may be residing upon the
land. The proceeds of the leases and sales
are to b. paid into the Treasury, I Of
which is to be pal over to TIE Governor Of
the State Wherein such lands are situated,
or his authorized agent, when such insur-
rection shall be put down, and the people
shall elect Legislature ana State officers,
who shall take an oath to support the Con
stitution of the United States, and such fact
shall be proclaimed by the President for the
purpose Of rem bursting the loyal citizens Of
said State, or for such other purpose as said
state may direct; and one-foUrth shall also
be paid over to said State as fund to aid
in colonizing or emigration from said State
oil any free persons Of African descent wh9
may desire to move therefrom to Hayti,
Liberia, OF any other tropical State or col
ouy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
DENTISTRY!!

have established branch Offices at Lancaster and
Darlington in connection with Patteylle. IN the fl
ture time for Dental operations viii be hiiows;
AT Platteyile 0Hce, January, February, APRIL Nay
July, tugust, October December.
Lancaster Office, (at Mansion douse) June ard
November.
Darlington Office, (at Russell Hoel,j March aud Sep
TENDER
Teeth inserted Cold Hard Rubber Platina and
Silver Baee or Artificial Teeth, All work warranted ia
al branches Of the Dental Art The undersigned Also
Offers to ho.e troubled vi b detected plates, very de-
slra6l substitute which obviatfs the rfnepal Difficult
ties entaied this misfortune
DR. w II. BSFFENBACHER, Dentist
Flstieville, April IL, 1867 Aft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

CONTEMPLATED RAID INTO OHIo.-A
correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette,
writing from Meadow Bluffs, Va, says the
rebels expect to regain the Kanawha Val
le, and push on into Ohio. This is learn
ed from intercy pied letters. Tie enemy
are known to be gathering large amounts
Of supplies and troops at certain points u
Tennessee and Virginia, evidently with
some such purpose in view.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
a1g The bill establishing FedsraI Ar

gE The bill estab fishing Fedsral Ar
senals at Rock Island, ILL.,, and also at In
dianapolis and Columbus, only awaits the
Presidents signature to become a law.
II is designed that these establishments
shall be for the storage and repair Of arms,
the great shops at Springfield, Mass, and
other points being still to be looked 70 as
the po.at Of manufacture.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

WANTS VIGoRoUs p oLIcY.--Parson
Brownlow is for vigorous measures. In a
speech at Washington, last week, be SAID !:
.srhis country is now pursuing course
with this internal, wicked rebellion which
/ do not approve Of; unless We pursue
different and a more vigorous one,We shall
never end this rebellion III Gods world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
roYcopn n II Llv q

NC4NNS+NSt - AA'1 Dtti
Resolutions have passed the Legisla-
ture, unanimously pledging the Granite
State to furnish her full quota Of soldiers
under the late call. Meetings are being
held to encourage volunteering in all parts
of the State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

re- The wheat crop which is now being
harvested 10 southern Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois promises large yield. There are
reports Of damags from some parts Of the
West, but the general yield may be set
down as full averase Corn is doing
very well, and, with seasonable weather in
July and August, the crop will be large
ChtcqQo journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
c. a disnatch from WiIming.on, DsI

aware, July, 2, says:
"Parson Browniow delivered lecture
this evening to one of the largest audien-
ces ever assembled here. He attributed
the attendance to the notorety which had
been given him BY the secessionists tear
inc down posters and expressing desire
10 hang him. This FRED up the spirit
within him, anil to show that they could
not intinaaiate him lie intended To canvass
tie whole Stale of Delaware, and give
them 4 taance TO carry Cut their nefagIaus
purpose If hanging men who stood for
the Union and Constitution"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

Every oNs1 4 MUsIoIAE.-A gentlemen
residing in Jsnesviile, Wis, has invented
ii instrument BY which be claims thai any
persen. whether skilled in music or not,
NAV plav any tune correctly. The inyen-
ton i on exhibit on in New York city, and
IS elicitiug much praise from the musical
fraternitY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
mTa Nsacanpin County

81 Iii Macoupn County recently the
bones Of ! man we're soaad On 2 coai oesi'
ca3psd silh two feet Of slate rock, ninety
test below The surface of the earth. The
bones, when found we're covered with q
crust or coating OF hard glossy matter as
black as coal itself, but when scraped away
left the bones shifts and natural. - L4Salts
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16

IT, Gov. Rector Of Arkansas, and Coy.
Jackson II Missouri, have gone y Texas,
where they viii probably remain until such
time as circumstances will feeder it reces.
eary for them steo over into Mexico to save
their necks from tAe halter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-16
nrc1n Point i fhirtr-four miles b

EE City Point is thirty-four miles be-
low Richmond, at the junction ofthe Apo
mattox and James Rivers. McClellan's POI
sitieuon Tuesday was on the north shore.
opposite Turkey Island, twenty-seyen miles
from Richmoud. Since our unsuct essful
brush with Fort Dating, our feet haA rem
dezvoused 1T Turkey island.