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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02
The Three Monitors Oh the Wes-
tern Rivers.

Three powerful and inpregnab!e ironclad
gunboats, pamed respectively the Chillcothe,
Indianola, and Tuscumbia, are now building
aud nearly completed, the two former at
Cincinnati, and the latter at New Albany
Indiana.
The three boats named are of the Moniter
order; that is, their ornaments are carried in
turrets, inpregnably encased in iron, while
every part of the bulls, in any manner ex-
posed TO shot, are guarded with heavy iron
plates several feet below the water line.
The Chilhcoth has all her machinery in +,
her deck plating completed, her turrct more
than half plated, and much of her bow and
stern plating on. Her side plating would
not be put on until she had passed through
the canal at Louisville, her width being such
that she can barely go through without the
pates.
She is tne smallest Of the three, built
strongly, with side. wheels working in a recess |;
is entirely iron clad sides, bow, deck and
stern, her deck iron being one inch thick and
her hull plates two inches. Her tower is
covered with threeiuch plates, carrying two
guns Of 16s pounds calibre. With all her
armament on board she will draw but thirty
inches. In length she is 1862 feet, with a
width of SO feet officers rooms and machinery
are all below deck, and perfectly protected
from shot. She has made a trial trip, and
easily made fivo miles per hour up stream.
The lndianola is larger boat, being ITO
by $50 'eet, with a nine foot, hold She
is powerfully and heavily built, with side
wheels, and, in addition, to propeller. She
has five large boilers and four engines Of
great power, which will propel her without
trouble ten miles per hour up stream. She
also carries l6s.pound guns, in shot proof
tower, covered with three.inche iron, her
hull, in every part, bow, sides and stern,
being protected by twoinch iron, and her deck
covered with one inch plates. In every re-
spect she is war vessel Of formidable strength,
and ia designed for ease and speed in hand.
ling, as well as for the crushing power Of her
"ent. Her machinery is all in, and
a' ";'h;n - voos. Il is expected she VIII be
ready for service.
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From Colonel stockton.

Tho following is a copy OF letter from
Colonel Stockton, dated Harrison's Landing,
Virginia, Agust 18th, 1862, to Judge Will
kins.
MY RESPECTED FRIEND-I am truly happy
to announce TO you, who took such an inte-
rest iu the organization Of my regiment, that
/ am once more freed man, having been
released yesterday, under recent cartel OF
exchange, from Richmond.
But, dear old friend, my release was almost
welcome, from the fact that the day before
(tho llth) some 800 privatcs and twenty
nine officers were brought into prison from
General Pope's army, who were captured at
the battle Of Carriers Mountain, and among
them your gallant son, who was so active in
brirgng Michigan volunteers to tho suppress.
sion of the iusurrection last year.
was rejoced to find that he was not
wounded. He was captured in the midst o,
the battle, by mistaking regiment OF The
enemy for ono OF ours, not discovering. his
error until it was too late. and he was sur
rounded. He rquestej me to write to you,
with loys TO his wife and children. lie bad
no clothes but those be had on when taken.
Captain Swtzer, Of Pittsburgh, Of the Twenty
second Pennsy lvania, who was released with
me, and about bis size supplied him with'
few shirts, socks and other articles, and col
and blankets, which 4 know he will need
He assured me be bad funds sufficient 70
present purposes, and I assure you be is o
stout heart, and will stand firm whatever
awaits him. His spirit is still updautsd.
| Your friend. very truly,
| T. B. W. STOCKTON.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02
NEW YoRK, August 25

The Rappahanneck correspondent OF Phil
adelphia paper states that on tho morning Of
the 2lst, the rebels opened battery on our
centre and continued vigorously to throw shot
and shell for several hours. A little higher
up it was discovered that the enemy had dur
ing the night erected bridge over the river.
At this point most brilliant and successful
affair is reported to have occcured.
In the vicinity of this bridge was one Of
Sgel's batteries on which the rebels opened
brisk fire, to which for a time our. battery re-
piled with spirit.
In little while our fire slackened, and then
ceased, having been apparently silenced or
Withdrawn. Three rebel regiments rushed
across the bridge. Sigel offered no resistance.
Everything seemed favorable; but the scene
soou changed. No sooner had they crossed
than Sigel opened his battery on the bridge.
The fourth shot completely demolished the
bridge, and at the same time deadly fire OF
musketry assailed the rebels in front. Their
retreat was cut off. no hope being left.
A few shots from our battery, a charge, and
they are ours. Not one man escaped.
Nearly 5000 are said to have been captur-
ed. About 400 were killed. The enemy
foiled in this, now pushed forward their forces
with impetuosity, and strove to ou tfiank Sigel
by crossing at French's Ford; but Pope Or
dered up Banks and Reno to aid Sigel. The
enemy was again repulsed and moved higher
up the river. How the next attempt o. the
enemey succeeded has not been learned.
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PROCLAMATION OF GOV. BLAIR.
A new ENROLMENT.
The manner I'm which Quotas will
be Assigned. ff
ORDER OF THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL.
State Of Michigan
EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
LASorSG, August 25, 1862.

LASoMG August 25, 1862.
In accordance with the laws Of Congress
and orders from the War Department Il
make draft from the Militia of this State [,
meet the exigencies of he present rebellion
it is hereby ordered that the Assessors il
each and every organized township in every
county and in each ward Of everv city in this
State be, and arc hereby directed to make
and complete a census of the male citizens
between the ages of eighteen and forty
in their respective townships or wards, accor.
ding to the printed forms furnished for that
purpose, and to make return of the Same to
the County Clerk Of their respective cou mites
on or before the 10th day of September, A
ID. 1869.
Commissioners will be appointed by the
Governor in each county, whose duty it shall
be 10 superntend drafting and hear and de-
termine the excuses Of pei sons claiming to be
exempt from military duty, and authority
will be given to such Commssonirs TO super
intend the making Of such census and returns,
and to see in all cases that full and complete
returns are made.
The necessary blanks will be sent to the
several County Clerks by the Adjutant Gen
GRAZ vi tue otste, auu IL IN neTeDy maze the
duty Of the County Clerks of the respective
counties to furnish the same to each and every
Assessor in every township, or ward of any
city, in his county, without delay.
The same compensation per diem will be
allowed TO the Assessor making such census
and return as is provided by the law of this
State for the compensation of Supervisors,
and each Assessor shall return with the CEN
sus taken by him true account in duplicate
Of the number Of days in which he shall have
been actually engaged in the making of such
census and return, and which shall be verified
by his oath thereto.
The County Clerks Of the respective coun
ties are hereby required to notify the Com
missioner appointed to surerntend drafting
of the filing of the returns of the Assessors
In case any Assessor shall be delayed 10
making of such censcs and return by reason
of not receiving the proper blanks therefor,
then and in such case he shall make and file
the same as soon as possible after such blanks
have been received bv him.
Any Assessor or County Clerk guilty of
violation Of, or neglect to perform, the duties
epjoined in the making of such census and re.
turn and the filing thereof, will be punished
with the utmost rigor Of the law.
AUSTIN BLAIR.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02
Co. sprague has called an extra session of

Co. Sprague has called an extra session ol
the Rhode Island Legislature, to convene on
Aug. 90. The reasons are thus assigned In
the preamble Of his proclamation Whearas,
the large bounties given by the several cities
and towns in this State for volunteers, for the
purpose of avoiding draft, is producing dis
satisfaction among the troops now in the field
and whearas, this system Of overtidding by
each town, in its haste to relieve itseli from
draft, is a most pernicious one, and Is crea,
ting large debt which is equally divided
among the people Of the State, when the
cause for which it is incurred is that OF oil Its
citizens, for the preservation Of their common
country; and wbearas, m undue haste has also
been manifested by some Of our people to rem
der themselves exempt under the law frou
doing military duty.
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Letter from the President.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
w .ou,~arov m N AuU %
To Hon. Horace Greeiy:


To Hon. Horace Greeiy:
DEAR SrR.- have just received yours Of
the lob inst, addressed to myself thr ough
the New York tribune. II there be in it any
statements or assumption Of fact which may
know 10 be erroneous. do not here and
now controvert them. IL there be any infer
reuces which I may believe to be falsely
,lrawn, do not now and here argue against
them. IL there be perceptbly in it an impa
tieut and dictatorial tone, waive 1t in defer
ence to an old friend whose heart l have
always supposed to be right. As to the poll
cy, I seem to be pursuing, as you say. have
not meant 10 leave any ono in doubt. L
would save the Union-I would save it in the
shortest way under the Constitution. The
sooner the national authority can be restored,
the nearer the Union will be the Union as it
was. IL there be those who would not save
the Union unless they could at the same time
save slavery, do not agree with them. II
there be those who would not save the Union
unlsss they could at the same time destroy
slavery, L do hot agree with them. My para
mount OF ject is to save the Union, and not
either to rave or destroy slavery. II l could
save tho Union without freeing any slaves,
would do il, and il l could save il by freeing
all the slaves, would do il, and if could
save il BY freeing some and leaving Others
alone, would also do that.-What / dc
about slavery and the colord race, do because
l think it helps save this Union, and what
forbear forbear because l do not believe il
would help to save the Union l shall dc
less whenever / shall believe what / an
doing hurts the cause, and / shall do more
whenever believe doing more will help the
cause. / shall try to correct errors wher
shown to be errors, and l shall adopt new
views so fast as they shall appear to be tru'
views.
/ havc here stated my purpose according
to my view of official duty, and intend NJ
modification Of my oft expressed persona
wish that all men everywhere could be free
Yours "A. LINCOLN.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02
MoRoAS, THE GurRRrLLA CnrrrrArs.

MORGAN, THE GUERRILLA CHrErrAIN. A
Coon JUDeE OF "SoMETHrNa TO TAKE" AZ
WELL AS HoRsEELEsu.-Morgan's thieves.
during their brief stay in this place, found
time to break into our Office and steal our
flags, which they sacrilegiously tore up and
trampled in the dust. They also broke into
our desk and stole bottle Of "Bitters" which
had been presented to us by Dr.. Roback.-
We are very sorry we forgot 10 flavor the Bit
ters with dose Of strychuine or ratsbane.
Richmond (Ky) Messenger.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02

JACKS IDEA OF LOCOMOTIVE. --"Why"
says he, "lheres nothing manly about it.,
Watch ship, now, with canvas bellyiDg
out, laying down to itjust enough to show
he fe, Is the breeze, tossing the spray. from
her bows, and lifting her head over the seas
as il she stepped over 'e'n, there's somthing
like life there. There's somethag noble
about horse he steps as il he knew he was
going, aud proud Of his duty and able to do
4. But the lobber head that there concern
in sinivstiug, sueakng alorg crawling on his
belly like laundering long snake with pipe
in his mouth"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02
ny Not many DAYS since Gov. Spragu

Eg Not many days since Gov. Sprague,
Of Rhode Island, set the example Of raising
negro regiment under the siue months CALL
So far as we recall, the Free Press made no
objection to that, and in no way impugned
the patriotism of Gov. Sprague's motives
Since then Gov. Andrew, Of Massachusetts,
has done the same thing, and the Free Press
raises tremendous ou.cry against him. The
reason of this difference Of treatment Of two
Governors, for tho same act, is simply, because
Gov. Sprague is democrat and Gov Andrew
republican. This is exceedingly small.
detroit Advertiser IL Tribune.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02

AN IMPORTANT CONFESSIONAL writer to
the Grenada Appeal, who has recently travel
ed through Mississippi, makes the following
confession -
ITO my sorrow, found numbers OF men,
and even some of our noble Southern women,
were discouraged, disheartened, saying
"We'ro whipped, we're whipped; and some
going so far as TO intimate that it would be
best, upon the whole, to submit to the YAM
kee rule. "This class Of croakers," continued
the writer, lis rapidly on the increase"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02

JOHN Ross. John Ross, the distinguished
chief of the Cherokee Nation, reached Fort
Scott on last Thursday. He is on his way 70
Washington.
STATISTICS. During the evolutionary
War there we're fought thirty six battles; du'
ring the war Of 1912, eighteen; during the
Mexican War, twelve; and in the present war
thus far forty seven.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02

A little fellsw four years old, the other day
oonplussed his mother by making the follow.
ing inquiry: "Mother, IL man is Mister
Amt woman Q MisteryY
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02

Gen. Chas. p. Stone Of Balls Bluff fame,
Il is stated, has been released from Fort La
fayette without trial Of any sort. Either his
arrest was great personal wrong, or his re-
lease, under such circumstances, is public
outrage:
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02

What wonderful metamorphosis is laun-
dress subject tot She goes to bod q laun-
dress, and gets up fine linen.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02

A Western editor cautions his readers
against kissing short women, ~ the habit
has made him round shouldered.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-09-02

EE The only kind Of socks that will 1t
the Belgian Glsnt.-Sock dodgers.
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Till far its ecnvDs
Into eternity"

-i.r Till Tar Its eciiv~~
90 Into eternity" a.
.a The Chairman Of the Delegation brieny
replied they would hold consultation, and III
: short time give an answer.
90 The President said: Take your full time
no hurry at all.
The Delegation then withdrew.
gq i know that there are free men among you
who, even il they could better their condition
are not rs much inclined to go out oil tne
country as those who, being slaves, could
o. obtain their freedom on this condition. sup
pose one Of the principal difficulties in the way
i, OF colonization is, tho free colored man cannot
see that his comfort would be advanced by ~.
You may believe you can live in Washington
or elsewhere 10 the United States, the re
n maInder Of your life, more comfortably than
You can in any in foreign country, and hence
You NAV come to the conclusion that you have
n nothing 10 do with the idea OF going to a for
- eion country. This is, / speak in no nklnd
sense. an extremely selfish view OF the
/, case. But you ought to do something to help
those who are not so fortunate as yourselves
There is an unwillngness on the part 0
our people, harsh as il may bo, for you 'fe'
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-20
Deg- The Steward of the City Hospital

EGS- The Steward of the City Hospital,
on Water street, desires TO return thanks
for many contributions to the sick and
wounded soldiers under his charge. Mr..
Henry A. Cook, of this city, sent over 100
chickens, which were very acceptable. Mr..
Orr furnished lot of towels, and the La
dies Soldiers Aid Society, connected with
the Presbyterian Church at Terre Haute,
contributed = large supply Of wine, brandy,
sheets, shirts, pillow slips, &C. The vol
unteers have been made quite comfortable
through the efforts of many kind friends.
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RntfIe az nee FKidRe.

We devote our entire space this morning
to the description of one of the hest contest
ed battles ever fought on this Continent.
The account is furnished by the special cor
respondent of the Missouri Democrat, and
seems to be faithful in almost every partic-
ular. No one can read it without being
convinced that Gen. Sigsl was the hero Of
the battle, and that TO his GOODNESS and
skillful Generalship our gallant army is
largely indebted for its success. ca s.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-20

SIGNS OF THE TIMEs.-Comment enough
of the manner in which nearly all branches
of trade are effected, is the advertisement of
prominent New York house, in another
column, offering Gold and Silver Watches
at prices which barely cover the cost of the
raw material. I4lh-Iwd-2tw
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-20

sO- A large stock of well selected, FASH
ionable and durable clothing is now arriv-
ing at Lyons, who has this season selected
a much finer and larger stock of cloths,
clothing and furnishing goods than has ever
before been brought to Indiana. 80 f9'
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Attention eth ward.

The voters in the 9th ward who are in
favor of sustaining the public school and
preserving the old charter, are invited to
meet at the Locust street Engine House, on
Saturday evening, the 22d inst, at Z o'clock,
to take steps necessary to secure unanimity
of action among the friends of the old
charter in that ward at the ensuing April
election. fs s
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az Let eyery lover of the Terpsicho

ga Let every lover of the Terpsicho-
rean art bear in mind that the Cotillon
Party of the o. K Fire Company will be
given at Marble Hall this Thursday even
ing. Good music is engaged for the ocea-
sion, and it ia expected the Hall will be
crowded with gay and festive throng to-
night See advertisement.
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F Passengers (

b9 Passengers and shippers will bear
in mind that the Grey Eagle leaves for
Louisville this evening. Her officers are
clever and experienced gentlemen, and pas
sengers and freight will go through on
" double quick ss $3.50
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aa The Prioress will be at our landing
tomorrow, with +" single ont for Nash
Vile. She will have no soldiers on board,
and will be able, in consequence, to furnish
most excellent accommodations to passen-
gers who may wish to visit the capital Ct
Tennessee, and see how it looks in the pos
session of Union troops.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-20

say The Savings Bank, No. First
street, buys and sells gold, exchange on New
York, Illinois, Missouri, and all other I'm.
current money, sells sight drafts on Eng
land, Ireland and Scotland in sums to suit
dam.
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Culloch, son Of the Genera, was also found
among the dead with his commission In bis.
pocket, near Elkhorn Tavern.
Gen. Curtis has won victory that should
place his name in the front rank of heroes
battling for the national cause. From his.
position in the field he observed every
movement, and gave his orders with adj
mirable GOODNESS and decision. His Aida,
Captains Mckinney, Stark, Aughfelt, sStitt,
and Lieutenants Adams and Hoopner, were
seen flying over the field, conveying orders
and bringing intelligence.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-20
PRISONERS.

We have captured over 700 prisoners,
and recovered all our guns. Several of the
enemy's guns and caissons have been found
abandoned in the woods, and any quantity
of ammunition has been captured.
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home INTERESTS.

E@ We are indebted to JIM. FERRY, o.
Adams Express, for files Of late papers. q
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s~ The reliable q Champion - Char
ley Bowen, is the regular packet for Cairo at
120elock to-day. Her accommodations are
superb, aud passengers will do well to en-
bark on her.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-20
TEE LOSSES

Good judges place our loss in killed,
wounded and missing, not over ], 800, while
the enemy's loss will not fall far short of
1900. The reports, as soon as obtaineds
will be sent forward.
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sUBseRI PTION PKI0E F0R DAILY:
Delivered In the City, Per week. % ~
By mail or In the Clty, per year On advancsl 90
FOR WEEKLY:
By mail per year, single 81 80
- &c as club Of Eve fto one mddreSsl 90
ADVERTISING.
For Terms see first page, tabular FORM
AGENTS:
The following gentlemen are our eurhoFiSen
Agents IN the places named:
Dr. Ralston, Boonvflios Warrick Co.
John M. Lockwood, Mt. Vernon, Posey Co.
John B. Daughertys nOckporfs Gpenear Co
James L. Thornton, Princeton, Gibson %.
Lohn B. Handy, Newburgs Warrick %. a.
Dr. Murphy, New Harmony, PoBey %. i
A. B. Wilkinson, Oynthiana.
Preston Talbot, Poseyville Posey 90.
II. ii. CuHten, Petersburg, Pike %.
Mark 0FaHE, Canal p. o., WarFick 90. o.
@. p Oavanab. OweEsville. Gibson %.
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HHxTR.2 sUPBBElkySsB -GyYE BUsCK
II WHEAT FLoUh, cheap at,,,,.r.,,,.,
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RhMoVAL.

WZy.Ra C0RJg:-sRF 2B CAfJV~Eg PHR
III Bushel, at VTCKKRY BROS,
oct24 Ne. 81 Main Street.
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swan wants supplied by advertising in the
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