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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-05-29
From Cen. McCIeIan,s Amy.

McCLELLAs's HEADQUARTERS, May "a.
The driving of the rebels from the vi
einity Of New Bridge, by our artillery,
yesterday, was followed to-day by re-
connoissance. composed of the Fourth
Michigan, Colonel Woodbury., and o
squad Of the Second Cavalry. Thirteen
men Of the 4th Michigan succeeded in
getting between four companies OF the
9th Louiaiana and brigade of the enc.
my, and attacked Them unexpectedly,
killing about so, wounding 10 and cap
turing 81. We lost ons Killed, MORALLY
wounded and 6 slightly. To-day Stone.
mans brigade together with Dawson S,
advanced frem New Bridge up the Chick,
ahominy 10 Elisoas Mills on Bell Creek
Here they concentrated four regiments
Of rebels with niue pieces of artillery and
some cavalry. The 9Th and 9th Georgia
regiments under Howell Cobb were pos.
ted to resist our advance to Mechanics.
Vile. After about one hundred and fifty
rounds from our artillery the rebels
withdreg. A portion OF Davison's brig
ade followed, but nigh: coming on, they
encamped within six hundred yards Of
the enemy. At daylight the batteries on
both sides opened, but the fire was loo
hot for the rebels, and they rolrealed.
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Kc6Gls K0uvGd.

In Camp on Larry Creek, near Bates,
vile, Ark, May sl,--QuiIe a spirited
slirmsh took place on the loth, near
Lssrdy, IN the Little Red River. between
about two hundred aud fiity men Of Gen
Osterhaus' division, and some SIC hun.
dred rebels, under Colonies Coleman and
Hicks, in which the latter were routed,
with loss OF ls left on the field, aud
quite number wounded. Our loss was
is killed and "a wounded,
The rebels have burrcd al! .ho bridges
across the Baypg Des-rr md Cypress,
and ten thousand bales Of cotton have
been consumed on the Arkansas rivcrby
order Of Beauregard
Btigadior General Roone, who is in
command Of the forces of this State, has
three regiments Of Texans at Little Rock
and the ArkOnsas militia arc said to be
gathered at the same point in considcra'
Die numbers.
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More Guerrilla outrages

On Friday the 10Th inst. Corporal G.
D. Bsylis and ten privoies Of Co. A, 9Th
Virginia Regiment, started from Spencer
with wagon and four horse team for
this place. When about eight miles this
side Of Spencer, they were halted by a
Ranger picket and Immediately fred
upon by three squads of Rangers score.
ted in thick brush on the top Of hill
above the road and about 40 yards dis
tant. From the report Of the guns. it is
estimated that the Rangers numbered
from 80 to 40. The picket Immediately
on firing came out Of his ambush and
running toward Corporal Baylis and ha
men threw up his arms saying he did
not fire, but it was of no avail, Corporal
B ordered his men to FIRE and the picke
y.telI dssa. 0as cf the. / qsses vas kill.
ed, and another bullet aimed at Corpora
B. struck another horse in the leg csus
ing a serious wound. Tho horses be-
coming frightened ran ESQ yards beakias
the wagon to psiceS, and ii was while y
men were eudeavOGng to re easo "a
team from it, that the secoal aoree ga
Shot. Not a man on our side wss hurt
hotwi'hs,anln g The bullets lev IncE
about them. Tho wounue. hcrse wa
left on the way aud the other Two wer,
driven in.
Corporal B. says they were insultco
all along the route, but from the supero
force of tho guc,riIlas he deemed il bcs
to draw off hs squad while escape wa
practicable, ii tho same time no beliovet
they would he pOrsusl. The wagon,
few knarsac.,s, caps, and Que gun an
two horses, make the sum Of our loss.--
| [Rayenwood Chronicle. '.'e
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Retaliation.

The Wheeling Tntelligehcer makes a
suggestion that it seems to US is NOT
without both force and reason, 1t is to
the effect that proper number Of the
leading secessiOnists in Western Virgin
ia, taken proportiOnably from the differ.
ent counties, should be seized and held
as hostages for the good treatment or
surrender Of a number Of Union men
confined by the rebels in counties under
their control There is said to be q
large number Of men suffering thus fol
their loyalty in the jaiIs Of Middle aud
EOSlern Virginia, and the loyal govern.
msnt owes it as duty TO such men tc
leave no legitimate means untried to re
store them their rights and liberty. Re
tslialion in kind, as a proceeding of Thu
sort would be, is perfectly Legitimate il
a stale of warfare, and would probabl!
prove eiectual. The property Of tn
prisoners can be made to pay the expen
ses Of their Imprisonment.
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Grnernl situntion.

Washington, May 90. --McCicllsC
reports progress in front Of Richmoni.--
Hnlleck has been joined by Gem Cutis
force 81
4 dispatch received to.nieh. states
Banks made GOOD his retreat across the
Putomae'at NVilIiamsport. 'l.
Gen. Saxton Commands at liarper;s
Ferry. The city is intensely excited by
the intelligence from the Valley OF tho
Shenandoah. Banks fought the enemy
Six hours.
The rebels are understood to be I'D
vanciug from Winchester to Harpers
Ferry, Our troops are being reinforced
Rnmor says'Jackson is advancing to
supper, Ewtll, and Johnson. it is alsc
stated, has still another force behind
him, Prompt means have been taken to
meet the emergency.
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LATER.

Washington, May s5.--Dispatc hes re.
ceived at the War Department. at 10 o.
clock tonight, from Banks at Winches.
ter He moved from Stnsburgto Win
chester 10 secure his stores and trains.
His advanced guard arrived there at 5
o'clock all safe. A strong attack was
made on the trains at Middletown by the
rebels. out they were repulsed.
We lost lew wagoos which the
Transfers abandoned
Gen, Banks will return in the morning
to StrOsburg.
Col. Ksnly, commanding the force at
Froal Royal, was wounded and taken
prisoner.
No particulars of the engagement
have been received. The enemy occupy
Front Royal. General Geary occupies
a strong position on the Manassas Rail,
road a! White Plains, and has bcc2 re-
enforced ~
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SOMETIME since, in abiding to no.
tice OF lhe Commander Of the rebel for.
ces Of the Kanawha, Gen. Heath, We
took occasion to admonish that "brayo
and talented" officer as tho rebel prints
chose to style him, that If he attempted
% lead bis gang of ragamufins into the
Valley Of the Kanowha, it was altogelh-
er likely that they would get atleasL a
decent Ibrssbing. Il seems from late
dispatches, which we publish in another
place, that the prediction we then made
basbcen fully verified. The "bravo and
talented Gen. Heath" rather had it "rub-
bed in" on him at Lewisburg the other
day We advise him tObdck water on
both wheels,
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From Washington.
WAsnlSGroN, May "a


Mr.. Arnold. in the House, last night,
urged the passage of an efficient confs
cation bill The rebels were trencher
GUS, cruel ard barborous, aud treated
with altogether too much l4niency Our
forbearance was cowariice. 1t was time
to forgive them when they Law down lheir
arms and ask for mercy. The question
Of Slavery must be met, No man had
spoken more wisely on this subjee: Than
the President, who was in favor Of the
county being entirely free. We fight
for liberty add The Constitution the reb-
us fois1ssrsiy andstlse Snbversion of Con
stitutiohai liberty. Tue President, in
words of earnest appeal to the Borier
States has sought to control the ghirl-
wind direct tho storm The rebels have
provoked His proposition fol enamel
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THERE are all kinds Of stories Oflos'
about Guerrillas, Joyhawkers. horse
thieves, 60, many ofwhich are TOO i'm.
probable and ridiculous 10 entillo them
ioa moments consideration. We think
ibego can be- no reason to suspect or fear
any attack from tho heathenish devils at
present, but TO be forewarncd is to be
iore0rmed, and we, therefore, advise our
loyal friends to each provide himself
with some kind of shooting iron, and to
shoot whenever they meet with anybody
that looks moan enough to be shot. It
seems that we are to have no peace,
however much we may desire and plead
for it, and if the loyal people and the
traitors have become so for separated
that it is not possible for them again to
live together underline same government,
tho sooner the shooting commences the
better.
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A Baltimre Opinion of Tenderness To-
ward Traitors.

A Baltimre Opinion of Tenderness To
ward Traitors.
The Baltimore Clipper, talks straigh
out US to the effect Of the misapprehendet
tenderness Of the Government toward no
todous traitors within iIs nsgisteria
Jurisdiction
The conduct that has been exhibited
toward the .faitors in this State-ant
from indications it is the same elsewhere
when they have not Butler, or p Hal
leok or a Burnside or an Andrew Johnson
to take the responsibility to teach the
traitors and rebels their proper place and
duly--the system pursued has been to
encourage and strengthen the rebel arms.
Those who are engaged in this rebellion
stop at nothing ID carry out their purpo-
scs--they are bold and unblushing in
their conduct and language, especially
when they are ia tho bearing Of these
who they believe will not report them
aud even when they are seized for any
overt act they know they are to suffer
some slight detention aud be again set
at large to renew their reasonable de.
signs. Many Of those among US who
have ever entertained Union feelings,
during the long poriodin which The rebel
armies were upon our borders, were
afraid openly TO ayow them; they argued
that il BY any mishap to cur army the
rebels should reach our State, every one
OF them would be subject to the same
cruelties that had been inflicted upon the
loyalists of Western Virginia, Missouri,
Tennessee and Kentucky--in fact the
leading Demons OF the tribe in our midst
boldly proclaimed that such should DO tho
case, and that the lamp post Of the city
would not DO sufficient to hoog up all
those who were most active h ,idiog the
Government in putting down the rebel
lion con6sca'ion and punishment we're
freely threatened, and the vel known
desperate character u the leaders here
left no doubt as to the realities in store
for the loyalisis o. our STATE, ii, as was
daily threatened, Jeff. Davis and his
minions could have obtained q fOotkold
in our State.
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Troops for Washington.

New YoRK, May &c -Tue Seventh
Regiment, Colonel Laiierts, left tonight
for Washington, 900 strong. their
march down Broadway was a perfect
ovation.
The Fifth Regiment left Fort Hamilton
for Washington.
Intense feeling here.
Providence, May, Establishments
are progressing rapidly, A regiment
leaves tomorrow night, and another the
next. Tho Marine Artillery is recruit
ing.
Gov. Spraguc accompanies the SOL
diers TO tho war.
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The SOM Alone Needs intervention.


The London Times Of May 10, contra
dieting all its former predictions and as
Sertions with regard to the weakness and
daily increasing exhaustion Of our Gov.
eminent and treausury, sbors to prove
that the rebels alone require foreign aid
comfort or advice; and lhatif such a ca
lomity as Intervention should come or
the country, it must come at their in
stance. The writer says: "Thev (the
Washington CObinet) have already pos
session OF the seas, and the whole Brit,
ish navy could give them nothing moro
We might lend them money, but of this
too, 10 some form or other, they have
got enough to allow present exnenditure
Of $500 600 a day. As to sending then
men. all the effective troops now serving
III England might be landed in New
York without causing any preceptible in.
crease in the fabulous numbers of the
Northern armies. We might send them
three times as many soldiers as we sem
10 Canada without adding five per cent
to their forces in the field. No ruler il
the world, not even the first Napoleon,
ever disposed ofso many men or SO much
money as Abraham Lincoln. He ha'
fully $50, 900 troops now unAerarms, ant
it is boasted that he could double tha
number. His finances may rest on {
less stable foundation, buthe has, at any
rate, enough and to spare at the time
Intervention, therefore, on behalf Of tn,
North, would be simply nullity, for nj
alliance could add to its power or promote
its ends."
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The Arnoldsburg AGaih

we have ii upon reliable authority,
that our forces at Arnoldsburg, number
cd about $50 men. rEler Major Tdmblo,
were attacked by ther5bcls who mum
bered about 300, Tho latter were dofcn'
tod, having three Of their number killed
and one wounded. Our forces had none
killed, snd but one wounded He was
shot in the arm while in the act oftakina
aim - Chronicle.
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important from Coripm

Louisville, May 95.-Bsfore Cohnlh,
May ga accommodating party from
Pop IS command had . skimish yesier
duy, resultingin complete rout Of three
rebel regiments, with loss of their
knapsscks, and several killed and woun-
ded, and six prisoners taken. The res
iments fed in confusion across the creek
Our loss is four wounded.
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About Posting Let,ers.

The special agents of the Post Office
Department desire that no letters be sent
to the Office to be mailed, which are d.
rected with pencil. Write plainly and
with ink.
Many lOtiere doubtless are lost from
pencil supsrscripiiOus becoming illegi-
Bile. Another serious trouble arises
from the extensive use of fancy envelopes,
covered oyer with designs; verses, &c, Of
ten Leaving no space for the address
post marks, aud stamp.
: Use very plain envelopes, and put ev
erything intended to be looked at inside
the letter.
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Renorted Retreat of jackson.

WASHINGTON, May Cit is rumored
this morning that Jackson has withdrawn
his forces from the Shenandoah Valley
more rapidly than they made their APP
peOranco,
1t is supposed that The new troops
coming in will DO put into tho forts about
the city, while the moro disciplined troops
will DO distributed as tho cxigcnccs may
require,
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Rebel Eyac uauon of Richmond.

BALrIMoRM, May 20,--l left Con. Nc
Clelan's headquarters on Saturday, A
balloon reconnaissance was made from
headquarters that day. This disclosed
tho fact that the robcl army was tbOn
oyucuaUug Richmond, .
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Fight ut Front Royal.
StrOsburg Va May "a,

Hon, L, NJ SrANroN;
Col, tiCnly's command of infantry and
cavalry have been driven from Front
Royal with considerable loss in killed
wounded and prisoners,
Tho OnOmy's force is estimated at
from 5000 to 5000, and is reported 90
falling back Oh Front Royal He prob
ably occupied ho place this morning
n =. BASxS,
Major. General
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GEN. BANKS ATTACKED BY A
LARGE FORCE. 7
me FAN Daek reward Winehestsr.

Washington, May 25.-Dispatches re
ceiyed by the War Department state
that General Banks was attacked at
Winchester this morning and has fallen
back toward MSrtinsburg and Harper's
Ferry. The enemy are reported il
large force.
It sreporied that the rebel force has
left Richmond. and has moved North to
take the offensive
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Tue saprems Court at Harrisburg,
Pa, lately rendered very important de-
cision touching the right Of a majority
Of church congregation to uoCode from
the minority and take possession Of The
churol, property, The decision was made
10 case connected with the First Re-
formed Dutch Church of Philsdelphio,
aad was in favor Of the claim Of the mi.
Dohly tohold the property, as they con-
s,itutod the lawful congregation under
The character and we're, with such Of the
minority os might return TO the usual
common order OF the church, entitled TO
az tho rights thereof,
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A report has beep received in this
placo-but Of which the telegraph has
brought US no confrmstiOn--to the eff
feet that decisive battle has been
fought at Corinth, in which the Federal
troops gsjnsdR brilliant victory. The
report also adds thai General HaIlock
pow holds that place, and that 10000
prisoners we're taken.
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tbs Baltimore Union men are iespsr-
a.ely 10 earnest. SoOe sion sympathiz.
ere are sunmarily silenced, and leading
Orators hav. God for safety from the city.
THE Maryland Avengers" had opened
a recruiting Office in Baltimore street.
The soldiers Massachusetts is now sem
ding to the Capital, will not be mobbed
in that place. There has been a change
aimee April, 1861.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-11-01

| supporter Of Col Moore, when he ran for
Clerk OF the Circuit Court For this ser.
vice Col NJ, after his election, was in the
habit of bestowing upon the Press all the
patronage he consistently could from his
office, and in that way amply remunerated
the Press inea for all they eyer did for
him. This, however, did not satify their
demands And after the La Sale County
Regiment was formed, they again stretched
out their greedy paws for all the fat offices
In the gift of the regiment. The Colonel,
of course, promised to do what he could
for them. But what could he do Will; the
regiment against him know rersonally
that the Colonel did all in his power to
secure positions in this regiment both for
Mr. Webster and Mr.. Stevens But the
officers Of the regiment would not consent
to giving them all they asked We were
satisfied to give them the adjutant, but
no more. We looked upon Mr. Webster's
demands as consummate impudenoe. He
had not done anything towards raising
the regiment-not enlisted or induced a
single man to enlist. He expended no
money or time in aid of those who we're
struggling to get up their companies
WAat printing ne did for the different
officers he was paid for, and what edito-
TiaiS may nave UeeU puoiisHeO OHiy Oc-
graded him in the estimation of many of
the officers IN the regiment. Why man,
under those circumstances, could have the
brass to grumble because we would not
have him among us, is mystery to most
OF the officers OF the l0ith. IF Mr. Web
ster was so very anxious to serve his coan.
try, why did he not enlist and do as most
OF the officers in this regiment did, and
then run his chances with the rest of US
tor promotion? If he WAS so eminently
qualified for high position no doubt his
worth would have been appreciated But
the general opinion among US was that he
WAS -eminently disqualified fer the po-
stion he desired, and hence would not
listen to any propositions made by Col
Moore in his favor
That Mr. Webster should now abuse
Col. Moore, is certainly very strange; for
Mr.. Webster must know, if he knows
anything that it was not Col Ms fault
that he was left ont in the cold II. how
ever, he does not ilnow this fac:, he Is al
ass and his braying can h4.rt no one
Theie are several other irdiyidUaIs,
some of them here wko are busyIng them
selves i getting 70 false impressions at
home in reference TO Coz Moore. They
are all Of the Webster strIpe-disappointed
Office seekers-lace and tensel patriots.
shall attend TO them hereafter For GER
tain reasons the present IS 10. tie proper
time VI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-11-01
Lumber Yard, Planning Mill,
Sash, Dser and RIind Factory.

"E have moved our Lumber Yard our Planning
w Mill, the Illinois River Bridge and are pre
pared TO furnish our former all others
with all kinds of Lumber, Lsth, and Shingles. Also
constantly on hand good assortment. OF DRY SEA.
SONED FINISHING LUMBER.
Having IN connection with our Lumber \ Sash. Door,
ana SIind Factory, and Glass, Nail, Paint, and Oil
Dep I, enable5 furnish nd every article
tha Builders may Eans saving the trouble of 60
ing 10 number OF different place 10 make your bill
We also invite attention our SfIINGLE MILL
which is now ready for operation, and furnish
Sawed Shingles by wholesale retail.
Our terms cash, and sell low the lowest.
Please call and examine fer yourselves.
Office on La Sale st, opposite Van Eosep Oshorn's
store. Ider 22i STRAWN 4 POWELL.
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THE NEW YORK BAKERY
nv ~ xrssEGaEIR

RYFE undersigned would respectfully inform the inha-
u btants Ottawa and vicinity that he is now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF Crace-s
Butter. Soda Lemon, Boston, Oyster Aberneth@
AID Water Biscuit. Also. S-ead, Cakes. Brown Bread
Pies kc, &c, in good variety Confectionery OF the
choicest selection, constantly hand All kinds OF
Fancy and Wedding Cake made TO order.
The subscriber having spared pains re1peLse N
fitting wagon for the convenience and accominoda-
,ion and the public generally are no "
able furnish anythng their line 20 those who de
sire Those wishing the New York Wagon to call daily,
will please send their ers 20 the n Y Bakery or to
the Post Once.
~ Remember the place in Edvaris' Block. lew
Of H. Thompson's store, Main Street Send IN
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PUT Is
ARTIFICIAL
TEETEI
j. d. OLMSTEAD,
Produce and Commission sacrchant.

The market price paid for all kinds OF Gran-Whea
and Corn stored and shipped parties may desire.
Liberal advances made Grain in store at my
War, house the corner of La Sale street and Hy
drauc asn Ottawa, Illinois.
y. B.-Farmers can save time by unloading with mt
as l have the first Warehouse as they approach th'
city and ALSO Steam Elevator and all other convenien
ces unload with dispatch and they can Away
rely getting the market price.
Ottawa, Dec 2s.'6I J. D. OLMsTEAD.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
1862 LUMBER, 1862
Lumber.

THE subscribers, having purchased the stock of
= lumber and leased the yard formerly occunied nv
John Hossaek, on MAIN STREET, nov prepared to
to furnish all kinds OF lumber, laths, shingles SASH
doors. &C. Also good assortm. Of Saginaw boards
and dry hni hing lumber, constantly on hand The
pubic and builders are particularly requested 10 ex-
anime our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
J.&J. W. CALKINS.
Ottawa, May 1862. riotf
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HAVING purchased Of Phio Hard his entire stock
Ii OF Lumber, respectfully inform the old custo-
ners OF this yard, and the public generally, that
shall continue the business the old stand formerly
occupied by him, and solicits share OF their patron
age. ] am eonstspty receiving carsoes Of lumber of
Of every description, including WIDE SAGINAW
BOARDS, EXTRA THICK FENCING, DRY FINISH
ING LUMBER, OF the best gr des, all Of which will be
sold at the loves; cash prices.
Also, constantly constantly hand Nails SASH
Doors ara Blinds, at manufacturers prices,
Yard west end Madison Street Bridge.
tS9-tf FRANK WARNER.
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CIy Tax E.:>t.

IsT oflauls. town 'ots. and parts o. :oz. !8- ~
ing siihin the limit. the Corporation iss ciiv
OF Ottawa Is Sale County. STATE % Hines uron
which city and hpol taxes LEVIED for ne wear
A. g. l,'-, Hnd which remain due and GnPti4.
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J. G. HATIIEW Az,

DEALER
AYkinds Of Troduce such as Wheat, Corn, oats, TT
r.othy Seed, dc.
Office and Warehouse side Of Fulton street. for
meriy occupied by W. ". Low. otta ~a, Ill.
Liberal advance. mad grain in store. sep3