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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-26
characterization.

The lower House Of Congress has passed O
somewhat extensive emancipation BILL by q
vote of from 81 th54 which tia generally believ
ed will pass the Senate, without much delay OF
trouble. The bill provides for the emancipa-
ton of the following classes of slaves:
Of all sficers Of the rebel army and
navy
fall high rebel officers Of the State, judges
and foreign Ministers and COnsuls.
Ofall rebel Governors and members of STATE
Conventions, Legislatures and Judiciary:
OF all who have held Office under the United
States who take Office in the rebel States
Of all who held any Office agency whatev-
er under the Confederate Stdte5 accepted since
the adoption Of the Secession ordinance of the
State III which said person resides.
OF every person not embraced in the forego-
ing classes, who. after the passage of this act,
being actually, wifuily, and without coercion
or c0mpulslon, engaged in armed rebellion
against the government Of the United States,
Shall not, within sixty days after public war
ming and proclamation duly given and made,
at his discretion. 10y the President of the Uni
ted States Law down dis arms and return to his
allegiance to the Uuitsd States.
The first FIVE of these divisions will not EN-
brace very great many slaYes, and should the
law prove operative upon the whole of them,
will create no great di3.urbanceIn existing con-
dltions in this respect at the same time what
effect it has, win fall upon those most guilty and
most desc wing Of punishment.
The operation OF the sixth division, which is
the mos sweeping IA iFs character it will be no
ticed is lett To The discretion of the President
who judging by the pa. viii not be swift TO pu
its provisions into EFT Ct.
Now doubt seems to ue entertained that thu
the bill will promptly receive the signature o
the President should ii pass. We consider j
by no means SO certain
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-26
The Explosion of the Mound City.

CAIRO, June 21.-Of all the officers of the
boat, but three escaped alive. The butchery OF
unarmed and flying men on shore was brutal to
the last degree. They sought safety and gave
themselves up as prisoners of war, but were kill
ed without mercy.-But few who reached the
shore escaped alive.
The boat presented a desolation never equal
led in the records of this war.
Over one hundred dead and dying men, seal
ded and torn asunder, we're strewn on her gun
decks and upper-works, while the boz itself was
shattered by the force of the explosion and
strewed with debris and material The upper
deck is nearly torn off the machinery is not
much damaged, being remote from the explo-
sion, and the boat can probably be got into SER
viceable order i'll week or two.
The force of the steam was so great that the
woodwork, tunnels, and vast cloud of matter,
were blown high into the air, and mingled with
the bodies of the i'll fated crew, many of whom
were thrown almost to shore.
The Mound City is now ready for duty again,
and crew will be sent down from here imme-
diately to be put upon her. Her crew consists
Of the captain and sixteen subordinate officers,
with one hundred and sixty Height men.
The total number already dead is one hun
dred and eight, and others are not expected tc
survive their injuries.
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Expedition up White River, Ark.
Disaster 10 the Mound City.

Special Dispatch to The Chicago Journal.
MEMPHIS, June 19-via CAIRO, 81.
The gunbosts Conestega, which arrived here
to-day, brings the following important intelll-
gence from White River, Ark:
On Tuesday morning, while the gunboats
Mound City, st. Louis, Lexington and Cones
toga, and the transports with the 40th Indiana
about eghty-fve miles from the mouth, the
Mound City, which was the advance, discovered
a rebel fortifcation on high bluff commanding
the bend of the river. The work consisted of a
CT the bluff mounting three heavy siege guns,
and was called Fort st. Charles, and in COM
mand of Col. Fry, formerly a Lieutenant in the
United States Navy.
The decks of the Mound City were cleared
for action, and she Immediately engaged the
rebels.
Col Fitch had in the meantime landed his
regiment about mile below the fort, and TAX
ing a circuitous route succeeded, under cover
of the remaining gunboats, which kept Smelling
the woods on both sides of the river in reach
ing position rear the fort, which was strong
" protected in the rear. Unfortunately
plunging shot from one of the rebel siege guns
struck the forward corner of the port side Of
the gunboat Mound City, passing through her
steam drum, causing an instantaneous evapo-
ration of steam from her boilers and scalding
nearly all on board. Many of the crew endeav-
oriug to escape by jumping into the river
through the port holes; but, by order OF the
rebel commander, his sharpshooters and gun
ners fired on our men struggling in the water,
killing or drowning those who in their despera'
ton had attempted to save their lives in that
manner
Out of 175 officers and crew on board the
Mound City, but % were fit for duty The
Conestoga brought up all she had accommoda-
tons for, but it is expected that but few of
those scalded will live Most of them have
been removed on board the hospital boat Red
River, anchored in the stream.
Observing from his position on shore that
the Mound City was disabled and confident of
his own ability to take the rebel works, Colo.
mel Fitch signalled the remaining gunboats TO
cease firing, and ordering his men forward on
double quick stOrmed the intrenchmeHts, shoot
ing down the euemy's gunners at their guns
He killed or wounded all OF Them but thirty,
who were taken prisoners among them is Col.
Fry. wounded in the shoulder.
Above the fort the rebels had sunk two trans
po1ts and euuboats IN the channel of the river,
to obstruct the passage of our boats.
The following are casualties among officers
of the Mound City
Capt Kelly is slightly wounded lst master
C. Dominy. unhurt ID master w. Fl Heart,
drowned Oh m1StcI a. AiAHles Oedu 4bU HAS
ter J. A. Scoville, dead masters mate H. +.
Browne, unhurt paymaster Gum, dead car
penter Manning, severely scalded pilot Can
ada, uhhurt pilot Charles Young, badly
scalded Dr. Geo. Z. Jones, slightly scaldtd
chief engineer John Cox, dead LIST assistant
engineer Dan Clemmins, unhurt I'd assistant
John McAfee, dead Sd assistant G. w. Pei
lingswOrth, dead.
Col Fitch lost few men wounded none
killed.
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The Tax Bill Passed.

The committee of conference from both hous-
es of Congress have agreed upon joint Tax
bill, and reported the same yesterday. 1t was
promptly passed in both houses, and now awaits
the approval OF the President to become a
law.
1t appears that the general character of the
bill has been materially changed, though as yet
We are not apprised OF its provisions as finally
adopted. 1t is announced. however, that under
it direct taxation is deferred for two years, the
Government relying upon other sources of rev.
enue in the mean time
Thus is the most important measure of the
session finally disposed of, and in such way,
it is probable, that it will be generally satisfac-
tory TO the country.
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Frorn Gen. Freemont.

From the Wheeling Intelligencer, June o.
Soldiers recently from Gen. Fremont say tina
he will fortify Mount Jackson, and endeavor Il
| hold the position. Although there is no doub
that Jackson has been largely reinforced, Ere
mont is not thought to be in danger Bank:
was at Winchester, and Sigel was moving from
Strasburg iowa rds Mount Jackson, at last &C
counts.
The finest wheat fields i'll the World, it is said
are to be found in the Shenandoah valley, ex
tending from New Creek far away in the direc
ton of Fredericksburg. They are not only
heavy on the ground, but limitless in their ex
tant, and are in a forward state which almost
nuts to shame our equally fertile but less eli
mate favored regions. a fortnight from to-day
will see wheat crops of the Shenandoah Valley
ready for the knife of the hubandman. This
crop it is the desire of the Confederate Jack
son to secure, and if he does keep his promise
he may be on hand IN good time yet.
II is said to be the intention of the farmers
to burn their wheat crops instead of harvesting
them in case the Union forces shall retain pos
session of the Valley at that period. A portion
Of them have secreted sufficient of the old stock
TO feed their families over, and not one bush
Ell is to be allowed to fall into the hands Of the
" accursed Yankees.
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ne Lou's'''9 0'"'sS on01 'ne otR"" VI
lhe hreeHI,,ihE9 q 1Ao,., ueGy re re-
moved 10 bo%Au6 Ni.e.- anu a'''L "4IoS iuT
ther soulh' IL was a. N"ShVuIe, ~ put 10rtn |,
the IoHo"'hg pDlpaoPl.y q tllo reoeion' %hiGn
we coiie"u 70 Ih' o''on'io" " No5'h'
efh people II ", '49L Dc teGons Iuc'T &c on
the plan aoEoCa'e4 oy mex Richardson, val
landlgham, voorhees,, anu the secession Times,
the Norman a C@Ha..eL WI again RUE tne sax
on 1ankee' b1' 'e"u anu ln"aruly IA
gest r-...-,.,
inns has peen ealieI lfatricl &C war oy
some by others an eonllTt oeI"eer
freedom ana slavery ", iesPeet!lIy IaNe III Is
sue with the authors o.. Dom ','eSc lueSs, we
are not the brothers o. cue YANKEES, ana Inc sia
very question Is mercy me pfe'lAt' not th'
cause Of the war Use tue lrrepresslble con-
aict lies fundamentally ia the hereditary hostll
i'y, the sacred amnesty the eternal antagon
ism, between the two Iaees engaged.
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From EEitche1Ps Army.
The Chattanooga Expedition

Correspondence Cincinnati Gazette
HUNTSVILLE Ala. June II, 1872.
AGAIN we have subsidized into military qulee-
carce NeeIey's expedition was highly success
GIL rasnltin1 in the capture of many horses.
arms forage, prisoners, and finally drove ali the
vahe1s across the Tennessee. Negley attacked
Chattanooga from the opposite side Of the river
having no means Of crossing the TENNESSEE
His fire was replied TO from some artillery
mounted in some earthwOrks thrown up on the
opposite side Of the river. On the morning OF
the 9TH inst. Gen. Kirby Smith reached Cnat,
tanooga with nine Confederate regiment $50, ~
one battery He disposed of his forces hiops
the landing in front Of Chattanooga oIssan'
from Gen. Negley's men lyyards; vi I'D I'D
ner. of Negley's troops, then advanced anu
onened upon Smiths sharpshooters, compelling
them IN fan back. smith opening ms guns,
Necley replied, and in three hours dismouhteu
all his guns, tearing up bis works. ana ullsins
the enemy from the town Ihey ieIies'e" W
1Uav of Dalton. Ga burning the railroad Drldg-
es after them. DesertcTs are coming IN al the
time They confirm he d-gracefnl rout OF Gen.
Adams. who in his rapid flight, lost his hat and
sword. The expedition was complete sue
cess.
During the time Of Neg'ey's bombardment
Col Ssearne, failing in lis attempt to reJoln
Kirby Smith, struck ont Tor McMinville. Neg
lev il now after him, and will IN all probability
succeed in capturing him and bis whole party.
Gen. NegIey c2mphm9n.s Col. Tnrchin. OF the
18Th Illinois and Col. Scrbner Of his command.
Gen. Mitchell was ont yesterday inspecting
his troops along tie line Of the Tennessee and
Alabama railroad.
The Michigan engineers are constructing
new bridge across Elk River on the Tennessee
81 Alabama railroad.
At Decatur,a large fat boat is being consiruc-
ted to pass some Of Mitchelrs locomotives over
TO the opposite side Of the Tennes see for Cen
Halleck's use.
The burning ofthe Decatur bridge was sad
mistake, and it will AXE months to reconstruct
it, yet its destruction was deemed military
necessity.
The Importance Of bItchel's movement or
this place is becoming more and more apparent
every day. By the occupation Of Huntsville
he frustrated one after another scheme of tbs
rebels, which, could 1t have been successful
would have given US in these part another Cor
intbian army.
BY this occupation Of the line Of the Memphi
& Charleston railroad he cut off their east anC
west communication, leaving them no opportu
nifty 10 congregate n large army in Northern
Alabama. Here they would have had plenty o
forage, now used for the wants Mitchells army
The decentralization Of Beaurep ard's army, thu
defeat Of Adams, and subsequent evacuation o
Chattanooga, has had splendid effect upol
the people of Northern Alabama Her leading
men are giving daily evidence OF what they in
tend TO do; and were they satisfied Of the fact
that there was no possibility of reaction il
arms, their voices would be heard as in othe
days. in behalf Of the Union.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-26
Military Appointments and Pr,

There have been about 1000 appointments
and promotions in the army since the general
orders of December last, according to the
pamphlet just issued, of which there are major
Generals IL, brigadier generals SO, brigade sur
geons So. The additional aids decamp appoint
cd by the President under the act of August
last, are as follows: Colonies, "a; lieutenant
colonies, 9; majors, "a Captains, 81. Three
brigadier generals have resigned, and four de-
clined the nomination.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-26

10 Grenada, Miss, has entirely been evac,
uated by the rebels. A Memphis merchant,
who removed to that place to go into business,
under assurances that a "stand" would be
made there, returned in disgust He said he
had barely got started when the rebels com
menced pulling up stakes.
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The Harves. in Southern Illinois

The Chicago Journal of Tuesday says:
The farmers III the Southern part of the State
are in the midst of their wheat harvest. The
greatest difficulty they find is the scarcity of
laborers' Our advices from that region all agree
that the quality Ct the new wheat was never
better, and that the yield is abundant
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COMMUNICATE.
OFFICE KENosHA TELEGRAPH,

OFFICE KENOSHA TELEGRAPH,
Kenosha, June Goth, 1862.
GRAIN MARKET.-Our market is without change, and
receipt continue toerably liberal. No. Spring is 10
fair request 72c No. 62aa7 according to quality
Barley is in fair demand at 40e Scots. Oats are
scarce and active at 24a25.
PRovisIoNs.-Butter brings 9o1Oc. Eggs Bate. PO'
tatoes are quick sale at 25c for sound
WooL.--None of the clip of Wool has yet come
forward But the views of buyers 30a40 for com.
mon to FULL blood
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Died..

In Pleasant Prairie, June 10th, 1862, of Dypthera,
EVA ADELAIDE GILBERT, daughter of Capt J. L. and
L. N. GILBERT aged nine years, two months and TWEEN
ty-six days.
course with the human family been mpressvely il
Illustrated than in the death of this faithful ttls girl Her
course though short here earth Of
beauty piey of worth which carries the mind in its
contemplation the holy things which surround the throne
which humblet of his creatures and rails
then the blet associations of the angels Heaven
her family had better opportunity ofudgng her
than the who thus remembers her to the living
ample g2ntlenes and purity beney Oence and virtue.
By her mighty prayers which emitted she
example the aged christian of unceanS devotion
God At home well at School, her teacher
well she example Of politencss Never forget
ting to bic good ngh retiring to at
til good night given in return Always thanking her
friends and mates for favor and always as ready TO give
Ever ready share her and al
ways compelling her parake of her dinner thus
making party each day her desk the and
qualification of her school companions We have her
oyous happy girl shedding the golden sunlight of
soul all around We remember her and 10 wing
sister We remember her attentive faithful and
tegent pupil We remember her the tender and aec-
Tomato companion many joyous and happy hours whom
old well the young delighted call to them in
hours enjoyment. her thoughts
the happiness all Not only her relatives but her
companions and teacher And dow, cannot omit T.
give conclusion her of mind she expressed
in saying; 81 WANT TO o Home"
81 saw there at that dreary food,
! smiling, pratt!ing infant stood,
| Whose hour had come;
! Untaught of i'll it neared the tide,
Then sank to Graded rest and died,
Like going home.
IT'S the last pang, she calmly said -
To me, o death thou hast no dread
SAVIOR, come!
Spread but thine arms yonder shore,
see--ye waters bear der
| There is my home I" con-.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-26

BNThe Pacific Railroad bill than passed the
Senate last week is generally conceded to be
Just the thing" and we are gratifed to learn
that there is a strong probability that it will
pass the House at an early day.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-26
PRESERVE YOUR BEAUTY
To Communities.

The advertiser, having been restored to health in
few weeks, by very simple remedy after having suffer-
ed several years with lung affection, and that
dread disease, Consumpton-is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the pre-
scrption used Gree of charged with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will find
sure CURE for Consumption Asthma, bronchitis, &C.
The only abect of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scripion is benefit the afflicted and spread informa-
ton which he conceives TO be invaluable and the hopes
every suffer will try his remedy, as il will cost him
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburgh,
3m5l Kings County, New York.
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ESTRAY NOTICE.

<r,AME INTO THE ENCLOSURE OF THE sUBsCRI-
u Der, in the Town of Pleasant Prarie on Saturday
the 2lst Of June last light red COW, somewhat mark
ed with white supposed to be about twelve years Old
TIE owner is requested to CALI prove property, pay
charges and take her away. -
PI. asant Prairie, June 18th, 1862 4w3
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Wear Advertisements.
NO 10 E.

yzVHE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD FOL
charges at the Depot OF the Milwaukee and Chi
cago Railroad, in Kenosha, August 18th, 1852:
II B. Furguson-1 Box Drugs.
o. J. Loumsburgh-1 Lumber wagon.
Mary Wood BOX Goods
W. NJ. Patten-1 Hay Press.
J. w. Vincent--1 Cast Wheel
A. Moor Boxes Drugs.
Rennsha Inne 26th 1862. 2m8
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-26

wThe Stars and Stripes now wave over
the remains of every dead President of the Uni.
ted States except those Of James Monroe, whose
remains were taken,some years since, from New
York city to Richmond.
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THE HEALTH AND LIFE OF WOMAN
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means Of renewing interrupted menstruation, but
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That ON that uery account if taken when the interruption
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valuable Pamphlet to be had free, of the Agents. PILE
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Sold in Kenosha by T. ROBIN SON,
And Druggists Every where.
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TowRRvILLE, Crawford Co., Wis, Feb. 27, 1861.
DR.. C. w. Roback, Proprietor Of the Scandinavian
Remedies, Cincinnati, 0hio-Dear Sir: Please send me
sixty dozen of your Pills Immediately, as am nearly
out and shall lose sale if they not promptly shipped.
Although this is very small place, suppose you
know, enabled to send you so large an order be-
most OF the physicians in this part OF the country
recommend them and them in their practice
People wont have any pills but yours and they really
the BEST for use them myself when need anything
OF the kind.
Last lot of Purifier received safe and selling WE'LL Will
settle with your agent whenever called upon. Ship
of o. p Martin, Prairie du CHEN.
Respectfully yours, NEAL MINES.
See advertisement in another column. AVE-
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THE IRON PROPELLEa.-The new Iron pro-
peller being built by David Bell-the first mer.
chant vessel OF its kind uron The lakes-is with.
in about four weeks of lis completion. It's d.
mansions are as follows: 20O feet over ALL it.
beam, and IA #. deep; engine, low pressure, 40
inch bore and SO inch stroke The entire YES
sci, including machinery, cabins hull-every-
thing will weigh four hundred tons
The propeller viii cost between sos, 900 and
$40, 900, her engine-work and boiler alone hay
ing cost $I4, OO0.-Bafato Commercial
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The rebels always did turn up their noses at
Northern svocation, but they are now said to
be quite disgnsted with our pursuits.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Wool Growers Meeting.

OMGOPATHY in the ascendant Immediate re-
lief guaranteed DR.. SMYTHE, from London, has
opened estab ishment in Philadelphia, Pa, for
the treatment of Female Complaints. Read his
a advertisement in another column, headed ''LA-
Ill DIES, READ" 1yI
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-26

e -Four companies of fhe LIST Wis. Infan-
try, under command Of MAJOR Bingham, were
engaged in Geu. MitcheIs fight at Chattanooga
Tenn.