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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12
ilEApQuAsEsRs Army or TIM PJroMAc, /,
August g.

August y,
Ihsarmy Of the Potomac has again assumed
the offensive The onnJis ance made ye,ter
day under Gen. Hooker 10 Malvern Hill, White
OAK Swamp bridge and 10 the direction Of New
market ana Richmond was complete success
HE troops lett the camp abont dark night
before last. arriving AZ Maiyeru ll1llat . clock
yesterday morning. distance Of ten miles
Here they encountered two regiments OF III
ianTy and battery posted behind eatthwOcSs
Fire was Immediately opened upon thcm by
beuson's battery aud section oil Capt Rob
insons lhe infantry was not engaged. The
firing lasted about three hours, when the retals
iugoriously tied by the river Rad toward Rich
m0nd hotly pursued by our troops. who sue.
ceeded in taking loo o! them prisoners The
lVsS on our side at this pclut was two killed and
eleven wounded, Capt Benson had his thigh
broken bg piece oil she'll i,he doctors think
the lee can be saved
Lieut. tol, Gamble Of thu Still Illinois cavalry
was severely wounded while driving M tie
enemy ptckets Col AYeuli with son cavalry
toak tae Quaker road to White OAK SWAMI
Bridge. There they found tie tenth va, cav
airy drawn up to receive them. \ charge was
Immediately ordered which broke the rebel lines,
wbtu they lied Col, Aserli followed then
three miles, taking Is prisoners without osIas
Il nsa.
Gen Peasanton with 6ree 81 cavalry toek
the Noe market road on which d portion 81 tie
rebels we're ratreating lie followed them 10
within short distance Of Newmarket, where
meeting two hugides OF lcnels ho iell hack
bringing over thirty prisoners taken On the way
Ne@ murket is 10 miles from RiehmonG I'm,
ended toe operations Tor the day, the troops ~.
ing INTO camp On Malvern Hill
ten. Mcclellan who went to the scene Of az
ton yesterday morning, has not return d.
Tnree hundred of our prisoners will arriv,
from Richmond in exchange Tor slmiur number!
sent ON Monday Everything is quiet on tn,
opposite side OF the river.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

Mn HkwtrTr's Lecture on Temperance in
Windsor On "Wednesday last was FULLY attended
and listened to until late nour with marked
interest
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12
State Nominations.

For Gorernor
FREDERICK HOLBROOK,
or BRATTLEBoRo
For Licut Goornor,
PAUL DILLINGHAM,
or WATERBURY.
For Treasurer,
JOHN B. PAGE,
or RUTLAND
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

NEw YoRK, Aug 5. The Tabuue's Fortress
Monroe letter Of the "a says Gen Burnside's
army sailed from Fortress Monroe but not up
James river
About 400 citizens within the lines Of Gen.
Sgeis corps have taken the oath Of allegiance.
Seventy have been arrested and are IN charge Of
tho Provost Marshall
A bush skirm,sh took place yesterday short
distance beyond Madison Court House Several
OF the enemy were wounded
Reports are in town among rebel sympathi-
GERS that the enemy are eyacuatlng Richmond
Another letter to the Tribune states that the
number Of our troops which have crossed the
James river is $4,000
The force which occupied Orange Court
House. under Gen Crawford consisted Of 2OC
Of the 9th New York Ira Harris cavalry, afd
300 Of the LIST Vermont cavalry. The former
had one killed, two mortally wounded, and So
otherwise injured The Vermont Cavalry had
five or six wounded, some seriously
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12
Secretary OF War

MEMPHIS. August 3 The enemy is reported
in lorce miles below here under Bragg Two
regiments OF infantry, some cavalry and urtll.
lery have been sent out few miles. Az our
advance pekets have not returned, it's thought
that they engaged the cnemy's pickets.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6. An immense wal
meeting was held ut the East front of the Cap.
tol tins afternoon. The Mayor OF Washington
presided. Resolutions urging the Administta.
ton 10 take the most cileetual means to prose
cute the war to successful close, approving
the recent order, directing draft and tbs acl
OF Congress subiecting to coniiscation tho prop
erty OF rebels &c, were passed amid great en-.
thusiasm. One resolution closed with +" Let
the Union be preserved, or the country made =
desert"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

WASHINGTON, Aug The Grenada appeal
has the following dispatch
MonlfA, July 81. Dispatches from Iuraa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12
County Nominations.

WASHINGTON COUNTY.
n. RICHARDSON,
ADDISON PECK, Senators.
p. II. BRADFORD,
CALVIN FULLERTON, f,dgaq
a. X. WARREN,
r. R. MERRILL, Judge Of Probate,
AI.ONZO NJ. JACKMhN, Sheriff
CHAS. H. HEATH, states Attorney.
o. l., WATSON, High Bailif
ADDISON COUNTY
JOHN W. STEWART, sena,or.
SAMUEE D. HOtC0MB,
: \ n WIFI IN Assistant Judges,
GAlrS A. CoLLAMER, sheriff,
Wa +. BA3COM, States Attorney,
G. !. RAYMOND, High Bailir.
JNDGss or PE0BATE:
HARVEY MUNslLL, New Haven District.
CALVIN G TILDEN, Addison District.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
EMS; M y, Senators.
" i lI SFfFs3 Assistant Judges
IEANDER POWERS, sheriff.
Il + MINER. states Attorney.
DAVID G WHEELOCK, High Bailif,
JUDGES or PROBATE
JOHN GATES Bennington District.
tiRlAH ;. KENT, Manchester District,
cHlrTEEDas COUNTY.
e. =. EDMUNDs,l
jEP t E I, eISEK Senators.
h hYnhEw uN MINER Assi.lan,
TIE. WALES, Judge Of Probate,
X S TAFT, states Attorney,
n. b. FLANAGAN, Sheriff,
K. :. BL0DGErT, High Bailf.
TRASKLlS COUNTY.
ALFRED KEITH,
HARVEY D. FARRAR,)
X X 4 4 S noYT County Judges.
X. n. SHERMAN, Sheriff
A. A. MOORE Baili1
n. +, WOOD, states Attorney
g. +. HoUGHToN, Judge otprobats.
ORANGE COUNTY.
4kNhH b BE nSs'' Senators.
E E9EASE sF R1ss Assistant Judges,
JOHN R0WELL, States Attorney.
ROYAL BURNRAM, sheriff
j. ?. CLEVELAND, High Bailif
JUDGES OF PROBATE
A. H. GILMORE, Bradford District.
J. II. cLEAyELAND, Randolph District.
WINDSOR COUNTY.
jAaEs1. ? PoILARo, senators
NOAH Is. StFFORD, }
JosN Il G MnmS9S Assistant Judges,
w. ROUNDS, States Attorney,
LORENZO RICHMOND, Sheriff
JOSEPH ADAMS, Nigh Bsilif.
JUDGES or PROBATE
JOHN PORTER, Hartford District.
W. NJ. PlNGRY, Windsor District.
LAMolLLE COUNTY.
ELISHA BENTLEY, Senator
: NJ SEH PfiLTTMSLEY. Assistant Judges
II. II, POWERS, states Attorney,
STEPHEN DOW, Judge of Probate.
oRL0 CADY, Sheriff.
A. W. AyERGLL, High BailiG
ORLEANS COUNTY.
8 :. G e. EE EEI'tSo Senators.
AMASA PAINE, Ia,
SIMEON ALBEE, 'u's's'
VI. RrYLER, Judge Of Probate.
W. NJ, CIRCUIT, States Attorney.
HORACE PIERCE. SHERIFF
JOHN a. PROUTY, High Baild.
ESSEX COUNTY.
IL. BEATrlE, Senator.
!. u H0BSoN, t,1,o.
NV. FRENCH, '""seS'
H. ". RiDWELL, Sheriff
JONAH BROOKS, Judge Probate
HENRY Haywood, states Attorney.
JAS. W. CADES, High Bailid
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

KroXrg, Iowa, Aug, ) Alexandria, Mo-,
six miles below mere. was taken by guerr'llas
on MONDAY morning. ~ noon oil the same
day an expedition from here re took the town,
Tho rebels were pursued, with what result Is
not known.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

Tort to day with a cavalry force.
NEW YoRx, Aug e. The HeraM's Washing
ton despatch says McCrooken, the iebel engin.
eel who planned Fort Darling and superln-
tended the construction, was captured on d visit
TO Fredericksburg
The Tribuns'S Washington dispatch says the
following are our latest adyces from Sperry
yillo Eight prisoners have Just been brought
from beynd Madison.
NEW YoRg, August i The Tribune ieaups
from the Quartermaster Generals Office that
y 500 men have already enrolled themselves
in the State Of New York under the call for
i 300 900.
An army letter says that Gen Hooker las
received his commission as Major General
rebe dispatch states that sbe cavalry storm-
ed Sumnefvle County seat, Nicholas c unity.
Western Virginia, capturing the entire garr-
son, including Lieut. -tol. Stair Aud o. officers
and men
A Savannah dispatch Of the Both reports that
five gunboats opened on the batteries AZ Genesis
Point yesterday. They were repulstd, ana i
is thought that one Of the gunboats was consid-
erably damaged
The Iim,S Washington dispatch says Nell
informed circles are full Of stories about move
ments either progressing or impending in Gen
Mcclellan 3 army.
The Pfesident is cited as authority for ie-
clat4'ions that the present week must bring "
stirring news from the Peninsula and much
stress is laid on Gea. llallockJ reported relusa
to grant passes to any one, on any account, te
visit the army OF the Peninsula
+ The Rainhow Hotel and two storps at tile
, corner OF Williams and Bsekman streets were
burned this morning 1t is reported that ten
lives were lost
A letter from the gunboat Paul Jones, dated
the 2Sth ult reports an assault on a rebel
battery in the Aquechee river by the Paul Jone,
UnAdilla, Huron and Madgle.
They shelled work for two hours, inlicting
serious damage and receiving none. The letter
calls IT accommodating movement, probably
preliminary 10 some important one.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

CAIRO, Aug 3. The steamer Victoria from
Helena, has arrived. on her way To Memphis.
She was fired On several times by guerrllas, re
ceiyiug several common shots IN tier upper
works No one was injured
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

LIST Sergeant, Lemuel y. Abbott Of Barre.
"a :. Justin Cater OF Waterbury.
81 3" Daniel Foster d Waitstield
itb - Hiram NJ Pierce. Montpelier.
9Th /" Chester ) bana OF Fayston,
The conpauy was then gwen d furloush until
Thursday morning when the7 will n INTO camp
at Brattieboro, tho stcona one on the ground,
the hr9 raised since the recruiting papers ioT
tho lOth were issued, and The only company r.
cruitei in the State since the commencement oi
tine war N,ioh has filled las ranks 10 tue number
Of On, hundred ami eleven "a Hlr.s r,ets, rat
another company ,eas hang rsermitt "a Tie SANE
comHg Bully for thcn - ltdfeRmen.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-12

TupELLo, July p A despatch says that tn
fedcrals made a demonstration on the Febo
Tort to day with a cavalry force.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22
From Cen. Pope,s column.

Sigels Headquarters near Rapidan River,
Aug. l5.-The enemy is still reported to be re-
treating beyond the Rapidan River although
they have a force on the other side with guns IA
position and large body Of cavalry in their
neighborhood, supposed 70 be merely covering
the retreat of the main body.
Gen. Alilroy is in the advance with Gen. Bay
ard's cavalry and some artillery. The river is
easily fordcd at many points. II is stated that
Stonewall Jackson's army numbers al least So
900 men. He has managed to move them all of
safely, excepting few stragglers Some OF the
latter came into our camp last night aud said
that almost all the Virginia soldiers would de-
sert, if they thought they would be well treated.
A Union soldier was found IN the woods on
Wednesday with his muskct barrel graspcd in
both hands The stock was broken of and
eleven dead rebels We're lying around him--somo
with their heads smashed and others bruised in
various ways, all dead This shows with what
desperation the Union hero had fought for his
life, but without avail His body was pierced
with three balls
Many ofthe encmy's dead were len unburied,
while others were only covered. In many
places arms and feet were seen above the earth.
Some 36 wounded prisoners who were conceal
ed near the battle field in houses were brought
in to-day.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22

Hannibal, Mo-, Aug. l3.--A despatch from
HONEYWELL says a Federal officer Just returned
from New Market reports that the rebel Porter
has disbanded his forces and is now among the
hills on Fabines river with about 20 men,
About 300 retreated into Monroe county. Pro-
per steps have been taken to capture both gangs.
Laclede, Mo-, Aug. 14.-Col Guitar overlook
Poindexter's guerrillas again yesterday, at yell
low Creek, Clinton Co., routed and scattered
them in utter confusion, taking 60 prisoners
1t is believed Poindexter's effective force is en-
tirely destroyed. He and the remnant of his
band are fleeing southwark but will doubtless
be caught.
Chicago, Aug. 14.-The Quincy Herald, 1Ith,
says: An Officer Of the Hannibal and ST. Joseph
r. r., who left Macon City, Thursday morning,
states that twenty six rebel prisoners were shot
at Macon City, No. Saturday morning, for
breaking parole BY same authority we learn
that twelve other paroled rebel prisoners at the
same place will probably suffer similar fate
this morning.
d. A. Mahony, editor Dubuque Herald, was
arrested at an early hour this morning by the
u. S. Marshall on charge of discourrging en-
listments
New Madrid, Aug. 20.-A force of cavalry
from this post under Capt. Frank Moore, while
on an expedition TO Charleston, attacked rebe
camp on White Oak Ridge, west of Hickman
killed of the enemy, took 10 prisoners, includ
ing 3 captains, captured 81 horses and about l0(
stand of arms. Capt. Moore and one priyat,
were wounded-none killed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22


QuarSermasser EEarkness-la. =. Bean.
We have been requested publish the follow
ing letter having connection with the state
ments made by the I'D regiment ia regard to
the .julss reporis about ourterlpaster Hardness,
which refutatiOn was published in the Josv~ai
last week
Fremont July ga 1862
ID. HARKNEss, Bellosue, Ohio;-- Dear Sir:---I
learn that short notice which I published in
last weeks Messenger, has caused some excite-
Dent in your town, and some hard feelings on
the part Of the friends of D. Hardness, Quarter
master Of the I'D Regiment. ! write this line
TO you to assure you that nothing was further
from my intentions than to wrong the party men
toned. What said was given as runors, which
| deemed my duty to give to the public II |
have done Mr.. H. wrong l am prepared to
make any explanation which his friends may
deem his due. Any statement which you or any
friend Of his may wtite l viii take pleasure in
publishing; or ifyou see proper to give me the
facts, as you understand them, will give them
to the public as far as | can do so through my
paper. am sorry did not have the pleasure
of meeting you when here to-day.
] am, very truly, yours, DC, NJ I. Bean.
Mr.. Bean has, however denied Mr.. Harknes'
a hearing through his paper, and refused to pub
lish the statement sent.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22
The way of Peace.

The nation longs for peace. All men want it..
We are not warlike nation, but working saw
ing, money making people. Hence peaceis es-
sential to US. Tho grand reason why the nation
ia so determined to put down the rebellion, and
to do il in short time is that il wants to turn to
its peaceful avocations again. Iua money point
of view we want a war short and swift; and when
we have obtained peace, we want an assured
peace,--a peace firm, stable and lasting. We
want the rebellion so put down that traitors shall
not dare attempt another while history tells OF
the fate of the present. How shall this be doneG
Shall we leave the cause of all this waste of life
and money still in existenceY If we know auhs
these traitors have risen up against the Govern
ment, shall we leave the reason still in existence,
so that when occasion serves, they may spring
another war upon US? Now is it not clear to
every man that slavery has fomented this war;
that slavery has been the sole cause of all the
agitations that have disturbed the nation for
thirty yearsi-that slavery has at last organized
itself for an attack upon the life of the nation7
and that now it is question whether slavery
shall go down or the nation be destroyed. If
there is man who does not know these facts,
it would be in vain to attempt TO enlighten
him. He is past teaching. If now we close
this war without guaranty against another
if we put down the rebellion and leave the cause
untouched,-what name of folly shall describe
our coursef Fortunately it viii be found i'm
possible TO do this. 1t is already settled that
slavery or the nation must go down. Itremains
only to be seen whether we have the courage to
meet the question face to face, and to strike the
knife to the seat of the disease. If we have the
political and moral courage to do this, we have
before US a career of glory and prosperity. If
we are such poltroons that we cannot do this one
thing which viii save us, neither tongue nor pen
can or ought to describe the depth of degreda-
tion to which we shall sink. We shall know
what that depth is when we have sunk to it.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22
An order Of lne nirh. Klna.

General Mcclellan has issued an order,
in response to that of the President of July
22d, concerning rebel property and persons
Of African descent. The concluding para
graphs are as follows:
Since this army commenced active oper-
ations, persons Of African descent, includ-
ing those held TO service or labor under the
State laws, have always been received, pro-
tected and employed, as laborers at wages.
Hereafter it shall be the duty of the Pro-
vost Marshal General to cause the lists to
be made Of all persons of African descent
employed in this army as laborers for mill
iary purposes, such lists being made suf-
fciently accurate and in detail to show
from whom such person shall have come.
Persons so subject ard so employed have
always understood that after being received
into the military service of the United
States, in any capacity, they could never be
reclaimed by their former holders. Except
upon such understanding on their part, the
order of the President as to this class OF
persons ,Oould be inoperGtive. The Gener-
al Commanding therefore feels authorized
TO declare 20 all such employees that they
will receive permanent military protection
against any compulsory return to condition
Of servil1de.
By command Of Maj, Gen. McCLELLAE.
s. WILLIAMS, Asst. Adjt. General.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22
DraftIng In nIinoIn.

The quota Of Illinois is $4,000 men, and
is ready, and there are as many more pre-
pared for the new quota. In reference to
drafting, one Of the Illinois papers says:
Everybody seems ready TO go and make
short work Of this rebellion. We want the
War Office to agree to accept ali the fight
ing men Illinois can raise, and we will fin-
ish up the rebellion in short orderl We
don't want to be held back for draftiug.-
Let our Governor have authority 10 draft
only in such counties as may neglect TO
furnish their quota, and then the victory is
won. We have hope now, and begin to
see our way out Weshall "let the column
move on"--we shall raise our $4,000 men
in few dsys And l think MIR. Secre-
tary Of War will accept us as volunteers for
any length Of time be may need us, and let
the drafting be done where it is necessary,
il he can fipd the place. We insist on bis
taking all the men Illinois will offer 10 the
next twenty days. We have been waiting
for a chance long enough, Now is she
time. Let US all 60 and give Dixie a
thorough sweeping out for bringing this
trouble upon the country.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22
rhc ION Conrres-iopa, p,s,r,c,.

Affairs in the 10th Congressional District have
assumed shape much to be regretted by all true
Union men throughout the country. As we
understand the case matters stand about as fol-
lows:
Union Convention for that District was
called to meet in Toledo on Saturday, Au-
gust 23d, signed by the only Committees in the
several counties who could call such Conven-
tion. The call itself was couched in language
that ought TO have been unexceptionable to any
good Union man, and for some days appeared to
be satisfactory to ALL But it soon become man.
ifest that this Convention would be controlled
by the people, and then it was that certain old
politieians,--men who usually draw the wires
and assume to do the thinking for the voters
found out that the call was not just right They
ascertained that there were certain expressions
in it that Union ~ men could not approve.
This being made satisfactory to them, they con-
ceiyed the idea Of calling another "Union" Con-
vention TO meet in College Hall, Toledo on
Tuesday last. The call was made and dele
gates from all parts of the District appointed
When the Convention assembled in Toledo, these
sleepy politicians again found out that the peo-
pie had had the audacity to send majority Of
delegates opposed to their disorganizng schemes
then it that they issued another call inviting
all who were opposed to the first call to meet
with them at Whites Hall This excluded about
three-fourths of the delegates. These three
fOurths met at College HALL and nominated Hon.
James M. Ashley forre-election, by aeclamation
The seceders, comprising the other fourth of the
delegates and all others whom they could drum
in, nominated NJ r. Waite, of Toledo, for the
same position. Thus two candidates are aIrea-
dy put forward for the peoples support in that
District, both purporting to be Union nominees
In the mean time, the regular Union Convention
meets in Toledo Tomorrow. Who it viii nom
mate rernaina 10 be seen, but if IL proves faith
full to the country and to ITSELF J. NJ. Ashley
will be the man. II he does not deserve to be
then we do not know Of any man in that Dis
trict who does.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22

HUDsoN, Mo-, Aug. TO- Col. Mcneil
again overlook Porter's guerrillas yesterday
at Stockton, in the western part Of Macon
Co., and after sharp fight routed them,
killing and wounding large number, and
capturing many horses. The rebels we're
scattered in all directions. Some of the
prisoners captured had taken the oath and
given bonds.
Aug 9.--Additionnl particulars Of the
eight between Col. McNeil's command and
Porters guerrilas at KirkuII some days
since, have been received here. One hun
dred and twenty eight dead were found on
the field and buried. Their entire loss
could not have been less than 500.
1t is estimated on rebel authority, that
fully Two thousand of Porter's guerrillas
have deserted and are scattered. Several
hundred of them being prisoners the ball
ance Of his force, which was originally 5000,
are rapidly retiring, pursued by Col. Nc
Neirs troops in four columns. The federal
loss was 8 killed and 25 wounded
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-22

The Toledo Blade Of the Doth, gives the "pedi-
gree" of NJ. R. Waite. 1t says that he acted
with the Wing party from the time of his ma
jority until it ceased to exist and was then iden-
titled more or less with the Republican party,
and is now member of the Union party. The
Blade then adds
"If asked Mr.. Waites peculiar views on the
present state of the country and measures nee
essary to its extrication, we should answer that
he has no peculiar views"
This is an extraordinary admission. Congress
has always been cursed with an overplus of
nonentitys. We trust that Oho's share is not to
be augmented.