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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-11

FIRE IN SHELBURNE The dwelling house
of VIM Harmon OF Shelburne took fire about
O'Clock on the afternoon of the 4th, and was
entirely consumed. small part If the fur
niture was saved The outbuildinps were
with much difficulty saved. The school house,
which is some forty rods north Of the house,
was on fire several times, but was saved with
slight damage. The town records were saved
all in good order. The house and furniture
Is insured in the Vermont Mutual. Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-11

The Tr'bmfs Washington dispatch says
Com Wilkes has been ordered to take com
mand Of the Aotil on James river We
learn that Gen. Lew Wallace earnestly de-
sires TO be sent with a number Of Indiana and
Ohio regiments On join Gen. Mcclellan.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-11

FoRErGN NEws.-By the arrival Of the
steamship Europa at Boston on Monday, we
have later advces from England and France
The tone of the English press is more decid-
eddy for speedy termination of the War. with
strong squirting towards Intervention
The London Times much as admits that
the success of the Coniederates is placed be-
yond all possibility Of hope, and that the re-.
bellion will in the end be suppressed, an
admission which it has been slow to Nuke
We make the following extract from the tele-
graphic report:
The Times, in editorial, says the dispatches by
the Persia If they come substantially from the Northern
Government do creoit 10 It's yeracy, inasmuch they
proclaim that any decided advantage the Confsder
aes must be postponed until great additions made
The Federal army. The --latest dates are 10 June Is
which may be considered the beginning Of the summer
heats. Although the probability both armies will be- in
the field, there be but little doubt that the spirit Of
the campaign must anguish until fall, when cool wealth
ef and reinorcoments bon sides allow the struggle
be renewed Tie laws news represents what NAV be
looked upon as the closing scenes Of the spring
paign Although the Federals have so many more men
and such army and the greatest resources they
invariably describe themselves outnumbered by the
Confedertaes Generals Halleck and Mcclellan utter
the same complaint Food and powder must have been
the cry Of the Confederate forces which, numbering l2O
600 at Cornih and being equal, not SUPERIOR 70 the
forces opposed 20 them, yet Obliged 70 retreat
southwark, and posted in decreased numbers At
Grenada heutuckiaus and Tennesseeans might argue
Auat lht own olhleH ha1 been abandoned had
fallen under the yoke Of the Federas they had no fur
Their iuserest in defending the cotton States which
they we're bound by the tie Of allegiance But the dim
mutton Of the Confederate army have been mainly
caused by the difficulty Of procuring food"
The Times adds " The superior numbers and rcsour
ces Of the North look upon certain in The end 10
prevail But who can the resolution eyinced by the
SOUTH The inmesse army IL puts into the field and the
tenacity with which 1t disputes every position without
feeling that The var is likely to drenoh the territory with
more blood. The article winds up by hoping that some
meaus will be devised to bring this unnatural war to
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-11

About5 o'clock IN the afternoon the glnboAts Galena.
ATOostook aud Jacob Bell opeped from Turkey Island
Bend, In the James river with shot aud shell from their
immense rhed guns. The previous Of field attile
~ seemed faut the rattle of muSkctry Ia oompar
with these monsters Of ordnance that literally shook
the water aud strained the air,
The shell seemed TO be supplied with Sseeond fuses
aud considerable interval elapsed between the shock Of
the report and The subsequent explosion Of the shes.
they fired about three times miuute frequently O.
hroadside 81 ume, and The mmense hull Of the UAena
oarcened she delivered her confinement Of iron and
hame The hrst few shots went wide, bot the man In
the 6aenas topmas lookout signaled the proper eleya
ton 10 the guns, and they threw out the
ud fsbss ON the nil ihrir ponderuua obligations, that
cur down ~hnlr reuks -pleading confusion, DISSOLUTION
a. di.may.
lhe fire went on with The same fatal effects, making
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21

admired BY the people. He is known
to be the best bOyer Of goods that vis-
;ts the city from this section OF coun.
try, and had that reputation every.
where in Cincinnati. Taking all
these facts into consideration, and,
besides all this, his ability and will
'ingness to sell goods ofthe same
quality cheaper for cash than any 9th
er similar establishment in or oul Of
Vinton county, he is worthy Of all
praise for commencing the system that
has proven Of such immense advan.
tage to the people, and is worthy,
and, no doubt, will receive the eontin
ued patronage and support Of the peO-
pie Of the country. There ia no mis-
take about this matter, and if you
don't believe this just 60 and try him" "
lie has just received a large and
well selected stock Of goods Of the
very latest styles. Those wishing
good bargains will do well to give him
a call.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
Promotion OF Oficers ia active Ser
vice la the New Regiment.

Tie following orders have been is.
sued by the War Department for the
regulation OF the conscription:
ORDERED-First-That after the
18th day of this month, bounty and
advance pay shall not be paid to vol,
unteers for any new regiments, hut
ouly to volunteers for regiments now
in the field, and volunteers to fiji up
new regiments organizing but now
not yet full.
Second--Volunteers to fill up new
regiments now organizing will be
received and paid the bounty and ad
vance pay until the 22d day ot this
month, and il not colnnleted by that
time, Incomplete regiments will be
consolidated, and superhuVus officers
mustered out
Third-Volunteers 10 fill up old re
gimeuts will / 9 received uLd paid
bounty aud advance pay until the 1St
day OF September.
Fourth--The draft Of 100000 mil
tia called for by the President will be
=. made on Monday, the 5th day OF Sep
tender, between the hours of cighr
and nine A. M. and four and five 2
NJ, and continue from day to day, be
tween the same hours until complet
cd.
Fifth-lf the old regiments shoult
not be filled up with volunteers befor,
the first day oil September, a spocia
draft will DO ordered for the defcien
cy.
Sixth Exigencies OF the servic,
require that officers now in the fielt
should remain with their commands
and no officer, now in the field, in thu
regular or volunteer eevice, will ,undeI
any circumstance, bo detailed 10 ac
cep. u new command.
By order Of the President.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
SECOND That military aud ma val

Second: That military and ma val
commanders shall employ as laborers,
within and from said States, 30 many
persons Of African descent as can bS
advsntageously used for military oI
Daval purposes, giving them reasona'
bic wages for their labur.
"Thlrd: That, as 10 both property
and persons Of African descent, &C.
counts shall be kept sufficiently ac'
curate and in detail to show quaint.
ties and amounts, and from whom
both property and such persons shall
have come, as n basis upon which
compensation can be made n proper
cases; and the several departments
of this Government shall attend tc
and perform their appropriate parts
toward the execution VI these orders.
By order of the President,
"E. N. STANTON,
Secretary Of War"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
An Abolition Attack OH
the President,

The following, from the New York
Independent, shows the religious rad
ical style OF supporting the President
The article is little less than disgrace.
ful, disloyal and profane to tue verge
of blasphemy:
Em6arrass the Administration So
do thunder. storms em5arrass sultry,
stupid days. The housewives orpom
embarrass the spiders web, and her
cloth is an arch disturber Of dust. No
matter how wise, aud virtuous and
good, are the men elected TO Office,
they need to be watched, to be op-
posed, to be reused up. Meu collect
in Washington, far from their con.
stituents. They are surrounded by
everything that tones down honesty
and patriotism. They run into pools
and bayous. Selfish politics, disputa
tons private interests, fiery cunning
of men greedy for gold, and ten thou,
sands sinister and demoI aliz;Dg in.
huenceS are brought to bear upon
them, in season and out Of season,
bending their eyes, wearing out their
integrity and destroying their faith 10
every mans purity and . honesty,
This great conflict, thus far, has
been, in every proper and honorable
sense, q camraign OF the common
people without leader. 1t is not the
nature OF the Democracies to produce
leaders. Our times verify the fact.
No great national leader has appeared.
Fremont had the qualities which win
confidence and fire the peoples heart
with enthusiasm. But ia the sight
Vi i've men, each one of whom in.
tends to be the next President of q
country which their tirnid and slug.
gish policy bids fair to put out OF ex,
istence before the next Presidential
election, this vas an objectionable
fault. He has been laid aside for the
sake OF politicians and Of Jealous
technical officers. whom God never
made Generals, and Of whom, there
fore, West Point could make only
sngineers. Great military leaders
are born, not built.
Certainly neither Mr. Lincoln nor
lis Cabiaet have proved leaders.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
w AR NEWS.
The Battle at Bat ton Rouge
-.-Defeat Of the Rebels

Nav YORK, August IS. - The
steamers North Star and Roanoke
from New Orleans on the 10th, have
arrived. bringing the particulars OF
the defeat OF the rebels at Baton
Rouge, and the destruction of the
Arkansas.
A lerter rom Baton Rouge save
Minis battery was thrice repulsed
Breckinridge lost his right arm by a
cannon ball. The fight took place
on the edge Of the town, General
Williams being unwilling to expose
the women and children. We cap.
tured large number Of prispuers, IN.
GLIDING Captain Blunt, Breckinridg ge's
Aid. General Williams, who was
killed, behaved like hero. The enc.
my's loss must have been severe, as
our men charged and rechsrged upon
them. We have taken three guns.
Another account says the rebel
troops were estimated at from FIVE
thousand tU six thousand, under Gen.
erals Lowell and Breckenridge. The
combat was obstinate. Onr loss was
two hundred and fifty killed, includ.
ing large number oil officers. The
rebel loss, according to prisoners'
statements. was immense. Among
the killed was General Lowell. The
ram Arkansas was just above Baton
Rouge, but did not take part in The
conflict.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
Rules and Regulations for Draft
-.-..--.,-----s -saG lea Ohio. 49,
COLUMBUS, ONO, ,Aug'13.
To the Ppass of Ohm
E. RAINE, Asst Sec'y.

COLUMBUS, OuIo, ,Aug'13
To the Press OF Ohio.
The Government 10 preparing hic
proclamation in relation to drafting
which will embrace in full the rules
and regulations adopted by the War
Department. The rules provide
!. That volunteering tor new regi.
ments shall cease on the 22d of this
month, but may be continued for reg.
linens in tbs field until the first day OF
September.
3. The quota ofeach county and
township will be fixed, giving each
due credit for all volunteers, furnish.
ed By it, then in services or enlisted.
8. A Commissioner will be appoin.
ted in each county to supei eiintend the
drafting and determine the exemption;
also, a Surgeon and provost Marshal
in each county to aid the Commission
er 10 the discharge Of his duties.
4: Camps Of ofrendezvous have alrea.
dy been established by the Governor
and Commandants for each sppoint-
ed.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
"WAR DEPARrMTNr,
"WAsnNeToN, July 70. 1859
"ExEoUrIvE ORDER.

"First: Ordered, that military com
manders within the States OF Vir.
ginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Flori
da, Alabama, Mississippi. Louisiana,
Texas and Arkansas, In an orderly
manner, seize aud use any property,
real or personal, which may be neces.
saty or consenient for their several
commands for supplies, OF for other
military purposes and that, while
propertyrmay be destroyed tor proper
military objects, none shall be de.
stroyed In wnntouness Or NAL ice, =.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
Democratic Congressional
Convention.

PURSUANT to call, the Democratic
Congressional Convention met at
Portsmouth, August 18th, 1862
Lieu. Col. B. F. COATES, of ofAdsms,
was appointed Chairman; LEVI Dun.
oAN, OF Jackson, Vice President; o.
I. CUNNING, Of Vinton, Secretaey,
and EDWARD RAINE. ofScioto, Assis-
tant Secretary.
On molten, the following commit
tees were appoirtcd:
Committee on Credentials-J R.
Copeland, of Adams; A. j. Euslow,
of Scioto; John 9. Stephenson, OIL
Jacksos and George Lance, of Gallia.
Committee Oh Resolutions-Johu
K. Billings, Of Adams, D. S. Dara, oI
Vinton; Levi Duugan, Of Jackson
Geo. o. Newman, of Scioto.
Committee on rules and Regula.
tions-Thomas Creighton of Jackson;
10. T. Cunning, OF Vinton; Stephen
Reynolds, Of Adams; Thomas Nc
Causlen, of Scloto.
Convention adjourned until 2
O'Clock, T. NJ.
AFTERNOON SEssIoN.-Committee
on Credentials made the following re.
port: Adams entitled to 33: Scioio,
%; Jackson, "a; Vinton, %; Law.
renee, 8; Gallia, II.
Committee on Resolutions reported
as follows:
"Resolucd, That this Convention
strongly approve and hereby endorse
the platform adopted by the Denocra
tic State Convention held at Colum.
bus, on the 4th day of fJuly last"
Which was unanimously adopted.
The Committee on Rules and Reg.
ulations made their report. The tol.
lowing amendment was offered:
"ReSolUed, That this Convention,
recognizing in WELLS A. HUToHINs,
our former candidate for Congress,
already in the field as an independ
ent candidate, an honest, capable and
loyal man, opposed to radical aud ex.
treme measures, it deem inxpedient
to made nomination fer Congress
in this District, and recommend him
to all conservative, Constitutional
Union men,"
The amendment was accepted and
adopted by the following vote: YEAS
Adams, 33; Scoto, %; total, 81.
NAxs-Jackson "a; VintoD, %, total
40.
On motion, the following Congres-
sional Committee was appointed:
John T. Hitchcock, of Scioto, James
L. Coryeli, Of Adams; W. G. Hood,
Of Lawrence; VIM. Turner. of Gslia.
On motion, Convention adjourned.
B. F. COATES, President.
E. RAINE, Asst Sec'y.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
THE GENUINE LASH STORE

]. K. WILL has just received tht
larges: aud the most fashionable
stock Of summer Goods, that il ha
been our fortune to examine in Nc
Arthur. for years. He offers then
to the public at the lowest cash prices
having bOugth tor cash, at enormous
Sednced rates, be iS prepared tc
sell on the same terms to his custo
tnsrs. Call aud examine for your
selves and be astonished at the reduc
lion in prices. Don't forget the
place. j. Il. Will his goods was
bought before the advance ae can sell
them cheaper then any other House.
>~-~-~~~~~~-~-~~OO~-~~~-
The Cash System.-We ad.
yise all our friends to read carefully,
ths following article, which We copy
from the Macarthur journal" as we
endorse every word oft, as expressing
our feelings and sentiments, and as
being strictly true; and, ii we had the
time we would even say much more.
"The cash system OF selling goods
has now been tried in Macarthur ior
nearly two years, and its great ben6ts
to the purchaser, in the great reduc.
tion Of prices, have been amply and
clearly shown. Every one who has
tried its benefits, is well satisfied that
the system is good one for the pur.
chasers, and that they should buy for
CGSh, and CASH oNLYl The merch-
ant can bay his goods cheaper; he can
sell them cheaper, and be can make
better selections, because, having
cash, he can 60 wherever he can buy
to the best advantage and i0 not con =
fined to the house where his credit is
good. But, we need bot alnplity on
this subject. Every one who has
bought goods in Macarthur fer cash,
knosos we'll the benefits arising from
1t. For inaugurating the system in
Vinten County, the credit Is solely
due to our friend. DAN. WILL, who
commenced the frst exclusive Cash
Store in this county, and, we are great
ly pleased to know that he has made
the system 90 much ofa success that
he has beeu initiated by others. So
great a rush has Dan. had since the
commencement Of business, that he
has found competitors; but, notwith-
standing others have sprung up, he
still maintains his position. in the es
timation ofthe people, as the cheapest
Cssh Store in town. Dams well
known business habits, bis excellent
taste for pleasing in the selection Of
goods, aud his untiring energy and
experience have all been poticed and
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
Evacuation OF BnTrISOns Land
ing.

FoArREss MONROE. August l6.--
The Union troops evacuated Hari,
sons Landing this morning about
eight O'clock, and about the same hour
General McClellan's advance arrived
at Williamsburg The public prop
erty was all removed in safety, aud
all is now quiet.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
Democratic Stale Ticket.

Judge of the Supreme Court
RUFUS P. RANNEY, Of CuyuhOga.
Secretary of State.
WILLIAM w. ARMSTRONG, Of Seneca
44ttOrney General,
LYMAN R. CRlTCHFlELD, Of Holmes
School .COmDlissiOner,
cHAS. W. H. CATHCART, Montgomery
Apmber ofths BodrdofPubIic Work.
JAMES GAMBLE, Of Coshockton.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
[Signed] DAVID TOD, Governor
For the Democrat.
UNION PRIMARY ELECTION.

|
Primary election for Candidates
for the several county Offices viz
Sheriff, Auditor, Treasurer, Recor
der Surveyor, Coroner and two Com,
missiVners, (,Le candidate receiving
highest number OF votes 10 be for full
term)-to be voted for and snpported
by the Union party in Viuton Coun.
ty, at the next October election, will
be held in the different townships .ol
said county at the places where elee-
tionS were held last fall, on Saturday
August 30th A. D. 1862, between
the hours Of 2 o'clock P. NJ, and 6
o'clock P. M. OF said day.
Before the opening Of the polls,
those persons present at the hour first
stated will appoint a Chairman whose
duty it shall be to open the polls and
receive the ballots, and Clerk whose
duty il she'll be to count the ballots
and report the result OF the vote al
the meeting to be held IN Macarthur,
0. on Monday September let A. D.
1862 at o'clock P. NJ. when the
successful candidate will be announc-
ed.
By order of Union Central Com
mittee Vinton County.
August Is, 1862.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
ANNOUNCENAE A EN rs.

Mr.. EDITOR. Please announce the name
Of FOSTER LYLE, as an Independent candidate
for the office Of Sheriff, subject to the decis-
OF :he people.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
Drafting Postponed uniiI Aug.90

COLUMBUS, Ohio, August, is.
To tho Several County Military Committees OF
the State. ''.'
BY dispatch this morning, I'll P.
ny received hom the Secretary Of
War, | am authorized to continue re
cruiting for the new regiments until
the 22d inst, on tue same terms as
heretofore. Volunteering to fill up
all old regiments in thefeld will con.
tinue on the same terms as heretofore
uutil the 1st of September, and il not
filed up by that day, a special draft
will be ordered for that purpose.
The draft for three hundred thous.
and militia will commence on the
fourth day Of September, aud continue
from day to day until completed -
And now, fellow. citizens, one more
grand effort, and the proud character
Of our noble State for gallantry and
love Of country will be sustained
Respectfully. ~t...
[Signed] DAVID TOD, Governor.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21

LEXINGTON, KY, August 1S.-We
learn by a courier that a force Of reb-
Ell cavalry, perhaps 5000 made their
appearance to-day at Richmond TWEEN,
ty five miles from here. They sre
supposed to be the advance Of tho
larger force at London and somer-
Get.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21
COUNTY TICKET.

For Auditor.
ABRAHAM N. C0ZAD.
For TrsSsursr,
HENRY REYNOLDS.
For Sheriff,
ARCHIBALD NORRIS.
For Recorder,
JONATHAN BRINE.
Nr Prosecuting Attorney,
DANIEL 8. DANA.
For Surveyor,
o. G. STEINBROOK.
e., For Coroner,
SAMUEL C. CASE.
For Commissioners,
WILLIAM FEE,
WILLIAM CLARK.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-08-21

D. lne drAlted troopsi Wnen assem-
bledat the camps will be organized
into companies aud regiments by the
Adiutsnt General in the came man.
ner as volunteer regiments are organ.
lied. except that the men will elect
their own officers. S
But few counties Lave yetreturued
their enrollments; hence tho Cover.
nor is not yet able to make an appor.
tiOument among the several Gounties.
Hs is of the opinion that tmany Of the
counties will have furnished their full
quota by tbs time drafting eommen
Gee, if the present sffort TO tll up the
old regiments shall continue. A large
number ofrecruiting officers for the
old regiments have been appointed
within a few daya. These, With the
aid of the. several county military
committees, arc authorized to receive
and pass volunteers for old regiments
to this city to be mustered in. 1t ia
expected by the Governor to fill up
the old regiments by the It's day Of
September, when baunties will cease,
The quota assigned to Ohio under
both the recen: calls 10 $4,000.
By permission Of the Governor,
B. +. HOFFMAN, Secretary.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-11-26

StIURN h co will pay the highest price in cash
- for Wheat, delivered at their MIL on the sni
Magl.
october 2lst, lSC2G3li
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-11-26
4atest Wews.

The situation Of our army in Virginia
may be briefly stated in this manner
Burnside has changed his base to Acquia
Creek, and is about to force the surrender
of Frederick sburgh, which the rebels are
prepared to dispute. Gen. Jackson is re-
ported to have occupied Winchester, and
Stuart's cavalry occupy the battle field Of
Bull Run, while Siegel has been COMPEL.
ed to TALL back upon Centerville. T e reb.
els are believed to be in considerable force
upon our flank, lin The APPARENT endeavor
to get in our rear. We hope Burnside is
not going to BE- fooled and outgeneralled by
them Ms was Gen. Pope, but We cannot
feel the confidence Of security that We ex.
perienced when Mcclellan was in com.
mand.
The rebels have recently torn up the
track Of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for
a distance Of twenty two miles, destroying
the rail and burning the ties.
1t is understood in Washington that no
tnorc political arrests will be made.
Brig. Gen. Heron is in command of the
army Of the southwest, during the illness
of Gen. Sheffield.
Senator'S and Representatives are rapidly
hurrying into Washington, and it is conf.
IDENTIFY believed there will be = quorum on
Mond.y next. -
1t is reported in military circles that Gen.
Fremont is to again have command Of the
Notwithstanding for oo.iaborers Gems.
Pope and Clay. ~. -
A battle is impending at Murfrcesboro.
A large gusboat and transport feet have
gone down the Mississippi, and stirring
events are soon expected.
The Davenport Democrat d Meas says
Gov. kirkwood will issue . proclamation
in few days, calling on the several coun.
ties &c furnish their respective quota Of men
within reasonable time, and, il not furn.
ishcd, draft will be ordered.
The town Of St. Marys, Florida, has re.
Gently been nearly destroyed by one Of on,
men Of war
All Iowa paroled prisoners are exchang
ed, and will BE- furnished transportation t.
St. Louis, to which point they are directed
to report.