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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Taxation,

II VIII be seen BY the Tax Bill, which
we publish on the first page of this paper,
that As was promised, some time since, TN
effort is being made to make the govern
ment tax" rest as equally upon all the
people as possible. We are far from wish
ing to find fault with any measure what
ever, which may be necessary 10 provide
money for the present necessities of the
government, or to sustain its credit in the
future, but we do dissent from that kind
OF equality of taxation" recommended
in this bill. Instead of making the heav-
Jest burden of tax fall where it ought to
fall, viz: upon the rich, it so adjusts ii IS
to make men OF small property, with large
families, pay more than their proportion.
Tea, Coffee. Sugar, Tobacco, Cotton, Silk
and Wooden Goods, Candies, Gas, Oil, and
Burning Fluids ofallkinds, Pepper Ginger,
Alspice, Vinegar, Starch, White Lead,
Paints, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Parasols,
Hoop Skirts. Clocks, Pins, Screws. Leath
er, Pickle, Soap, Flour. in fact nearly every
article which enters into the daily use of
nearly every family, is the subject of tax
alton, and the amount of this kind of tax
which each individual must pay, will de-
pend not upon his wealth or his ability to
pay, but upon the amount of those arti-
cles consumed by himself and family; in
other words the the larger the family a
man has to support, the larger the tax he
must pay to support the government.
1t is true that most kinds of property
are taxed, by this bill but, We con-
tend, that it is the property. the wealth of
the country which ought to bear the whole
burden of this tax, as it does of State and
county taxes.
We shall have more to say on this sub
ject in the future.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Particulars of the Arkansas Battle.

The engagement took place on Little
Sugar Creek, five miles this side of the
stream of the same name, where q Skin
mish took place on the march down. In
an anticipation of an attack on the South,
Gen. Curtiss ordered the trains to be drawn
up on the north side, but Unexpectedly
an attack was commenced on the rear and
north of our army by 1900 or 1900 rebel
cavalry. Gen. Sigel with 500 men, pro-
tected the train for several hours, alter
nately retreating and stopping, to hold
the rebels in check while the teams push
ed backwards to the main body of the ar
my. While thus engaged, Sigel was
through each time.
The principal fighting on Thursday
was done by Sigel in this way. On Fri
day the engagement became general and
continued so throughout, the officers be-
having with much gallantry. Among the
wounded are Gen. Asboth, in the arm !;
Col. Carr, also in the ARM; Lieut.. Col.
Galligan, Lieut.. Col. Heron, and Major
Coyle, of the 9th Iowa. Besides being
wounded, Col. Heron was taken prison
er. Col Dodge had three horses shot I'M
der him. Lieut.. Smith of I'd Ohio bate
~, was taken prisoner, jumped from a
to make his escape and was killed.
Rebel officers killed and wounded
Brig. Gen. Slack, dangerously wounded;
Brig. Gen. Mccullough, killed; Col. Nc
killed; Col. B. H. Riyes, I'd Reg
volunteers, dangerously wounded
Col. Herbert, Sd Louisiana Volunteers,
killed or dangerously wounded; Major
Gen. Sterling Price, slightly wounded.
Thirteen pieces ofartillery were captur-
ed by our men. Among them one lost by
BY Sigel at Wilson's Creek.
Our loss is regarded at 800 o I000 kill
ed and wounded. The rebel loss is not
but supposed to be from 1000 to
1000. A large number of rebel prisoners
we're taken, probably 1900 or more
They were constantly being brought in
700 Indians were engaged in the battle
Is of our killed were scalped by them.
Price, with about 1000 men, retreated
lorthward, and then took an easterly di-
Gen. Davis is after him.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Grand Juries.

While our Legislators and the people
generally are searching for object of re-
trenchments and reform, in order to as
far as possible in these times of high tax
es cut off all useless expenditures, the ak
of reform can be appropriately and efec-
tually applied in the Grand Jury room
Abolish the institution altogether-which
can be done without detriment to the
public service-and thus save the fees of
Jurors and witnesses, and other incident
al expenses, which must amount annual
ly to a hundred thousand dollars or more,
in the State all of which IS so much
money worse than usely expended, when
the ends of justice are as easily obtained
without it. While at the same time it
will deprive the malicious and wicked OF
all opportunity to make use Of the insti-
tuition for the qualification of private and
personal revenge, for which purpose grand
iuries are frequently resorted to, and the
object fir which they were instituted per-
verified to base and fendish purposes.
We are not sure whether the object
can be attained withsut an amendment of
the Constitution; if not, let our Legisla-
tors submit an amendment to the people,
and we have no doubt the people viii
it.-Erehange.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Newspaper Law.

1. Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary, are considered as
to continue their subscriptions.
2. If subscribers order the discontinu-
ance of their papers, the publisher may
continue to send them till all that is due
is paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to
take their papers from the Office to which
they are directed, they are held re-
sponsible till they have settled their
bill and ordered their paper discontin-
ued.
4. If subscribers move to other places,
without informing the publisher, and the
paper is sent to the forme direction, they
are held responsible.
5. Refusing to take paper from the
Office; or removing and leayngit uncalled
for, is primo facia evidence of intentional
fraud.
6. A postmaster neglecting to inform
the publisher when a paper is not taken
from the Office, makes himself liable for
the sub seription price,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Can't Alexander McRae.

Who died so brayely at his guns after
all his command were killed at the recent
battle in New Mexico, is thus sketched
by Rev. Epher Whitaker, of Southold,
L. l., who knew him with all the intima-
cy of college life for about three years:
His native State is -North Carolina,
where his ancestors Of the Presbyterian
Scotch-Irish have long resided. He was a
cousin of the Rev. James H.-McNeil, late
ly a secretary of the American Bible So
ciety, and now the successor of his broth
er, who died a few months since, as edi-
tor of the North Carolina Presbyterian. He
was a nephew of Judge Rufin, l believe,
as well as of the Hon. J. C. Dobbin, Sec
rotary of the Navy, through whom he
gained admission to West Point. He was
thus closely connected with some of the
most influential families in the old North
State. After ten years of active service,
the present wretched rebellion found him
in New Mexico"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Communicates

CHRoSIcLE FRIENDs:-The following sick
I soldiers arrived from Louisville last Sat
urday. and we're placed at the West End
| Hospital, Cincinnati, in care of Drs. David
Judkins and W. D. Davis: James w.
Wadsworth, Co. A. capt. Opdycke,l 4lst
Ohio, and S. C. Chadwick, Co. F. (Capt.
Weston 9th Ohio. Oft have l seen the
latter, as Orderly Brooks called out
George is sick, but the Doctor won't ex
cuse him-who will volunteer in his place
on picket tonight" get ready to stand
the long vigil for a f~ellow-soldier, whilst
the storm-clouds of the Cheat just spilled
the water down in torrents; and l might
add to the volunteer list on such occa-
sions, the names of Gray, Tommy Latti-
mer, Burnet, futile, and steady going,
cver-on-hand Sergeant Lake. Don't talk
of dollars and cents philanthropy, along
side of that.
|. The 9th Ohio, paid off Dec. 31st, now
being still, rests at Camp Andrew Jack
son, five miles south of Nashville, prepar-
atory to the movement for New Orleans.
Recruits should hurry up, if they wish to
eat early sweet corn and beans in the Cres-
ent City, whittier wends the massive col
umns now holding Tennessee.
CHAS. R. HARMON.
P. s. Direct from Fort Donelson to
Hospital No. 5, Louisville, Eugene D.
Stow and George French, both of 18th
Ohio Battery (~Burroughs'.) What say you
now? Quoting my words of january 10th,
Fremont shall get head a column for the
Union-he shall lead US to and through the
Southern land-over which, not for q day,
but for all time, the Union banner shall
wave" Lo, now the Pathfinder is the
chief of the Mountain Department. He
bided his time, conscious that it would
vindicate his foresight and his rectitude,
needing not the calumny of political par
tizans nor the jealousies of the ''know-ev-
rything-despise-eve body-else-four-year
West-Pointers." Mcclellan, for years the
acknowledged chief of all our Captains
with high promise foretold of him by the
military critics of Europe-Halleck, whose
writings presaged the genius which now
guides to practical success the Western
army. Let us trust in them, and the cold
steel of our gallant boys moving to the
music of Foote'S, Burnsides and Porter's
o,1nS
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Presidents Emaneipation Msssap

This important document was given in
ear issue of last week. Since then we
have had opportunity to judge of its popu-
iarity BY observing the styleof itsreception
by the press and people. The response
iseverywhere, with now and then n rare
exception, where some old fogy regards If
with his uniform horror Of innovation,
that it is a bold. but proper step in the
right direction. That it is an acknowl-
edgement that in high and responsible
positions slavery is recognized as the great
disturbing element in our national troub-
les, and that free principles must be az
gressire in this conflict. as well as free
bayenets; that since the irrepressibIe
conflict between a~ntagonistied systems
has been inaugurated By hat one which is
the embodiment of modern barbarism
and human vindietiveness, il must Weld
before the c~onquering progress of the
inorc humane and enlightened principle
which is its eternal antipode.
The fundamental idea that inspires the
Presidents message is Freedom vs.. Slave
~. Freedom is advised to advance eau
tiously in its attack on its entrenched foe.
lie asks the North to hold out the olive
branch TO the Border States, when by in
voking the strong arm of the
summary r~etribution might be had by the
crushing out of the insiduous DOW
sr that has SO nearly undermined the
foundations of our republican institutions.
While this concession of power TO the
Executive authority, may be regarded as
doubtful right by some, still it must be
admitted that in a struggle for the life of
The Nation, the assailing or irritating
cause of the trouble would, in all Justice.
have to succumb 10 The law of self-preser-
~ration, to which nations are quite as anne
nable as individuals, and the American
people would sustain the power thatshould
save the nation from anarchy and d~estruc-
ton, without splitting hairs or the point,
of q rightful exercise of authority at such
an emergency.
1t must be conceded that the President,
in view Of the condition Of the country.
rendered very liberal and conciliatory pro-
posals to the Border States, in proffering
compensation for slaves therein ~volunta-
rily emancipated. More they could not
expect. Less they possibly may deserve.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
The Columbus Mystery.

The public are rather curious about the
negotiations which preceded the evacua
ton of ColuHbus. 1t will be remembered
that an expedition of gunboats and troop:
went down for q reconnaissance in force
As it came nearly in range of Columbus,
a flag of truce came out, and the expedi-
ton returned. Ten days after, an impos-
ing force of gunboats, m~ortarboats and
transports went down to attack the place,
and after considerable manoeuvering, f.
nally ascertained that the birds had flown.
The letter of our correspondent at that
place, shows that they were ready to take
a panic if our gunboats opened fire. 1t
seems that our Generals were regularly
sold, and that the Confederates were ne
gotiating to gain time for destroying the
property and decamping. The reply of
Gen. Grant to Buckner's proposition to
negotiate, is better.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
From Missouri.
ROMAN

ST. LOUIS, March Is.
Brigadier General Pope in a dispatch to
Gen. Hslleck says: Our success at New
Madrid has been even greater than was
reported.
Twenty-Five pieces of heavy artillery,
consisting of twenty-four and rifed thirty
two Founders two batteries of field. artil-
lery, an immense quantity of fixed ammu-
milton, several thousand small arms,
hundreds of boxes of musket cartridges,
three hundred mules and horses, tents for
an army of twelve thousand men, and an
immense quantity of other property, Of
not less value than one million dollars,
has fallen into our hands. Their men on
ly escaped. The enemy's whole force de-
moralized and dispersed in the swamps on
the opposite side of the river. The ene-
my abandoned their works so hurriedly as
10 leave all the baggage of their officers
and the knapsacks of their men, their
dead unburied. their suppers on the la
bles, and candles burning in their tents.
A furious thunder storm which ragged
all night enabled the enemy to get across
the river without being discovered.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Good For Them.

4 soldier Of the 9th Cavalry, just re.
turned from Camp Chase. reports that
among the rebel prisoners taken at Fort
DonelSon. and now confined at Camp
Chase, are Benjamin Mckee, Samuel Van
Gorder, and Benz. Lewis. formerly of this
place. We have no pity for such men.
It IS also stated that a son of Mr.. Rob
ert Anderson, of Liberty, is also a prison
er, and strange 70 say. another son, a true
man, belonging to the 9th Cavalry. was
detailed to guard the prisoners, among
was his own brother.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
interest LAW.

The question of 6, 8. or 10 per cent. as
the legal rates of interest, has been elabo-
rateiy if not tediously discussed in the
House. More attention is given than in
any General Assembly for seyeralyears.-
The rates which have been paid BY the
General Government since the war began
contribute to the force of the arguments
for a rate in Ohio greater han that now
authorized. Intelligent members think
the bill of Mr.. MeGill, of Hamilton, allow
ing ten per cent. will pass the House.
sGshsn5rs Ger. On. GaS.
It is to be sincerely hoped that the
money lords of tho State will not succeed
in securing an increased legal privilege to
add to their usurous demands, which are
now almost intolerable. And should they
succeed in obtaining a ten per cent. law,
the consequencewll be that they will not
be satisfied with men that extortionate
interest, but will insist on a little aarance
o. the ordinary rates. and say to borrow
ers that "we can get u per cent. now,
and viii take no less" Experience has
demonstrated that professional money
lenders always are in advance of the law
regulating interest. and viii never be sat
isfed with legal rates, when the necessi-
ties of borrowers give them opportunity
to enforce their unreasonable Demands
The money shaving power is potent
enough, Heaven knows. without being
further backed up by the legislative su-
thority of the State. If the present pro-
fessedly retrenchment legislature, passes,
5 ten per cent. law, 10 satisfy the most
dSpotic power in the State. and increases
ths burdens of the people in so doing,
they will illustrate that kind of economy
which saves al the spigot, but wastes at
the buns."
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Electins a Senator.

The election Of al. s. Senator is ex-
citing great interest Mt Columbus, and
generally through the State. 0at Column
bus correspondent gives an account of the
progress Of the caucasing. and of the ar
guments urged in favor Of, and against
the different candidates.. That Mr.. Wade
is the choice of themyorityo the Union
men Of Northern Ohio. there is no d ubt.
Whatever charges have been, or may be
made against him, personally. whetherhe
IS p~rofane or not. as a Senator, at every
tl8le and place, he has faithfully repre-
sented his constituents. and with un-
daunted courage and unfolding perse-
vcrance, asserted and ably maintained
the rights Of freemen.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19

CAIRO, March 16.-The rebels Island
No, 10, is a very strong position. Forty
six guns have been counted. Eight NOR
tars shelled a battery above the Island to-
day. The rebels left it Several times,
but returned. They only fred with two
guns. No difficulty whatever of u
shells reaching the Island.
Gen. Pope sent dispatches to Commo-
dore Foote, saying his heavy guns COM
mands the river so that neither a steam
er nor gunboat of the enemy could pass.
Firing was heard in the direction of
New Madrid all day. 1t is supposed that
the rebel gunboats were trying to forcea
passage.
Seven transports near Island No. 10 are
hemmed in.
Encampments are visible, supposed
enough for 5000 or 10000 men,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19

A very important naval expedition
down the Mississippi left Cairo on the
morning of the Nth, under Flag Officer
Foote. 1t was composed of gun boats
Benton, Louisville, Cincinnati, Carondo-
let, Conestoga, Pittsburgh. st. Louis,
Mound City, eight Mortar Boats in tow,
and four steamers with transports in of
ordnance stores, etc. The Benton is a
powerful gunboat of the largest size, and
has not been brought into active service
before. There are big panicsi in Memphis,
Vicksburgh, Matches, and New Orleans,
without doubt, about these days. The
blockade of the Mississippi will o be
raised to the Gulf,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
IT. s. Senator.

The question of who shall be the next
United States Senator from Ohio, has been
the chief topic of Interest at..Columbus the
past week, The Union Caucus after
balloting twenty-seven times without any
one candidate obtaining the requisite ma
jority, fifty being the number Of votes
necessary, adjourned for one week, and
will try it over again to-day. The result
of the 9th ballot was: Wade A, Delano
IS, Groesbeck 10, Ewing l, Odlin 5, Rob
ert Schenck l, blank 2.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
Gen. McClellan's Address to his
Soldiers.
HEAD-QUARTERS OF THE PoToMAC.

FAIRFAX Court HOUSE, March IA.
SOLDIERS OF THE PoToMAC:-For a long
time l have kept you inactive, but not
without a purpose. You were to be
disciplined, armed and instructed. The
formidable artillery you have now, have
had to be created. Other armies were to
move and accomplish certain results. 1
have held you back that you might give
the death-blow to the rebellion which has
distracted this ONCE happy country. The
patience you have shown, and your con-
fidence in your General, are worth q dozen
victories.
These preliminary results are now ac-
complished. l feel that the patient la
bors of many months have produced their
fruit. The army of the Potomac is now
a real army-magnifcent in material
admirable in discipline and instruction,
and excellently equipped and armed
Your commanders are all that l could
wish.
The moment for action hav arrived, and
l know that l can trust in you to save
our country. As l ride through your
ranks, l see in your faces the sure pres
tige of victory. l feel that you will do
whatever l ask of you. The period of in
action has passed. I will bring you now
face to face with the Rebels, and only
pray that God may defend the right. In
whatever direction l may move, or how
ever, bear in mind that my fate is linked.
with yours, and all l do is to bring you
where l know you wish to be-on the
battle field. 1t is my business to place
you there.-I am to watch over you as a
parent over his children, and you know
that your General loves you from the
depth of his heart. 1t shall be my care,
as it has ever been, to gain success with
the least possible loss; but l know that if
it is necessary, you will willingly follow
me to our graves for our righteous cause.
God smiles upon US; victory attends US
yet l would not have you think that
our aim is to be obtained without a man.
ly struggle. 1 will not disguise it from
you, that you have brave foes to encoun-
ter-foemen well worth, of the steel which
you will use so well. l shall demand
from you great and heroic exertions, rapid
and long marches, desperate combats and
privations. We will share all these togeth-
er, and when this sad war is over, we will
return to our homes, and feel that we
can ask no higher honor than the proud
consciousness that we belonged to the
Army of the Potomac.
(Signed) GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-19
From The state canitoI.

SESATE.-Petitions were presented
against the reduction of the levy for school
purposes against immigration of negroes
INTO the State. Numerous bills passed
thelf second reading and were committed
70 committee Of the Whole. A commun-
lcatlon was received from the Governor.
asklng that he be authorized to appoint
allotment agents for the Ohio regiments.
In an accompanying letter from Major
warner OF the 10th regiment. it is stated.
that OF Sidq43 80 paid to the regiment
March Sd, 1862, Sl2,377 81 was paid over
to II. NJ. Chaplin, an agent appointed bv
h Governor. TO be brought home for the
families and friends of the soldiers. to he
distributed from the State Treasury in ac-
cordance with the late law.
The afternoon was spent in committee
of the Whole and referring bills to stand
ing committees.
The bill to amend an act to fix the COM
Peensatlon OF county commissioners, pass
cd March III. 1859, the question being on
Us passage, was lost. The vote was recon-
slaered ma the bills referred to u COM
mittee of one.
II conference committee reported
amendments to the bill amending the
law Tor the protection of fruit trees and
shrubbery, which were agreed TO.
A resolution to adjourn to meet in Jan
uary. 1858, after districting the State,
making appropriations, etc., being taken
up, numerous amendments were offered.
much time being spent in making motions,
amendments, etc.
Mr. Flagg offered as a substitute to the
resolution
Resolved, That the General assembly
postpone the election of q United States
Senator to the next session.
Upon which the final vote stood-yeas
40, nays A. House adjourned.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
To make the fees of Jurors at County
Courts n dollar per day, and five cents
per mile from the residence of the Juror
to the Court, each tales-called Grand Jur-
or to receive n dollar per day, each tales
Petit Juror so cents for each trial, or at
the rate of n dollar per day.
BILLS lNTRoDUCED.-By Mr.. Monroe,
Supplementary to an act defining the du-
ties of Sheriffs in certain cases, passed
Feb. IS, 1924. By Mr.. Reamy, To pro-
vide for the inspection of Petroleum and
Coal Oil for illuminating purposes, and de-
fine the density Thereof.
H. B. To amend the law defining to the
jurisdiction and regulating the practice Of
Probate Courts, passed March IA, 1853, is
indefinitely postponed. Mr.. Harsh's Bill
fixing the compensation of County Com
m%issioners at 81 per day, and five cents
per mile to and from the county seat, for
not exceeding eight sessions per year, and
SO per day in counties of 100000 inhabi-
tants, was passed