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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
From The lib Regiment.
Nnn,n Gntlnt VI a,

Camp Cotlet, Va, April 10.
Mr.. CovER:-This dark, dreary wet
day for us soldiers: yet | am happy to
say that the boys of Company II, are ia
excellent health and spirits. As we antici-
pate forward move in a short time, which
YOU know is ever welcome tidings to US
There was great rejoicing among the sol
diers here on receipt Of the news of our
brilliant victories over the rebels at Pitts
burg Landing; and with pride we Of Wis
consin, hear bow lrayely the sons of our
noble old State acquitted themselves at
said place. Yet we cannot but feel sore
and sorrowful, when we contemplate the
many that are bereft of brothers, sons and
fathers. Oh It's sad picture But It's
sweet to think that in dying for our coun-
try we are in good eause, that those who
fall battling for her rights may be bright in
the memory ofcoming generations. There
is nothing of an important character going
on here at present worthy of note. We
are encampod at present some forty miles
from Alexandria, and some twelve from
the Rapphqnnock. The country here
abouts is very beautiful, reminding one Of
home. Most generally the farmers have
deserted their properly leaving two or three
negroes to attend to thesi business. But
not all leave; many of the whites stay
trusting to the Yankees for profession, and
never fail to apply to our Generals for
guard. Now I've heard great deal about
Bull Run being billy and mountainous
country, and if such be the ease, then my
eyes deceive me, for our regiment are
campad in the immediate vicinity, and |
could not see eitler mountain or hill Of
any great height. No doubt but those
who anticipated in the fight, had hard
time, yet when person sees the battle
ground it does not look as if the rebels had
such strong position as represented BY
great many. would now say in conclu-
sion, that the boys thank you as soldiers
only can, for your kindness in sending the
Herald. Moreover will take the liber ty to
say that Captain f., is well. So for the
present adieu, hoping you will notice .
soldier. C. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
From the New L ,rk Commercial Advertiser
The Cost Of a Siege.

In these times of sieges, investments and
stirring incidents of war, some Of your
readers may be interested in the amount
Of munitions required by the allies in the
siege Of Sebastapo.
The siege commenced in October, 1854
and ended by the reduction of the south
side OF the city in September, ls55,eleven
months. The French started with sixty
pieces of siege cannon-supposing these
to be sufficient. The allies employed
1850 cannon. for which they were served
1921 ,042 shot and shells, and II asa S04
pounds of powder, exclusive of what was
used by the aeete on the day or which
they assisted in the bombardment. The
fleets mounted 2,l50 guns, half Of which
were brought to bear on the fonifca.ions
Of Alexandria and Constantine, ind the
Quarantine and cliff batteries, mounting
261 guns, 200 of which were brought TO
bear on the squadron.
The bombordment lasted five hours and
a half and 96S,6S0 shot and shell were
used. For the infantry Of the French
army there was provided 81, 606,SG0 mus
ket cartridges. The artillery constructed
1ls batteries requiring 100000 sand
bags and $4,000 gabiohs. The engineer
department constructed so IA miles OF
entertainments, requiring $4,000 gabions,
5000 fascines and nearly 100000 sand
bags. besides 1851 metres of mining gal
leries, some Of which were so feet below
the surface. The French transported to
the Crimea 300,2 men and 45,974 hor-
SEES and mules; Of the men they lost 3d.
229 10y sickness and casualties.
The reader can make his own calcula-
tons as to the number and tuunage Of yes-
sells it would require to transport the mep
horses. GUNS. DC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
Gates Of 3obertisiug.


Whereas II has pleased Almighty God
to take from the pvepia Of this State its
Chief Magistrate, tho Zion. Louis r. lIar-
vey, who on the 18th lay Of this month
los. his iie in the waters OF tho Tennessee
river, while executing noble aud sef-cho-
sen mission Of philanthrophy. in trying to
recover from the recent battlefield ia Ten
nossee, the deaf, and to alleviate the sue
ferings Of Tho wounded soldiers Of this
State; therefore
!, Edward Salomon, Governor Of the
State of Wisconsin, on assuming the du-
ties Of the office devollel upon me by that
sad event, do hereby, in behalf Of this
Stale, tender to the bereaved widow Of its
late beloved Chief Magistrate, the deep and
sorrowful sympathy and coincidence Of its
people.
And 90 hereby recommend that for
thirty days from this date, all public offices,
eourt-houses and other public buildings be
clad in mourning, and that during that
time the people Of this State weart the usual
badges Of mourning.
And | do further appoint Thursday,
the FIRST day Of May, A. d. 1862, as day
of public rest and cessation of business,
and recommend to the people Of this
State, that, on tibet day, between the hours
of 10 and IL o'clock in the morning, they
assemble in their respective towns, cities
and villages, then and there to commemo-
rate the death Of the lpte Governor. the
Hon. Louis p. Harvey, by such public dem
onstrations as may be appropriate to the
occasion.
In testimony whereof, | have here
RI q unto signed my name, and caus-
- ed the Great Seal Of the State
Of Wisconsin to be affixed.
Done at Madison, this twepty-second
day Of April A. ID. 1862.
EDWARD SALoMoN, Governor.
JAMES I. LEWIS, Secretary of State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
Letter from Springfield.
Snrinr6ald. No. Anril ]

Springfield, Mo-, April 10th.
Mr.. EDITOR We are just in receipt Of
the cheering news of the capture of Island
munger Ten, also the victory at Pittsburg.
though my heart aches for those whose
loved ones fell IN that terrible struggle
God help them, can feel for them. You
doubtless are in full possession of the par
ticulars of the battle of Pea Ridge. was
within eighty-five miles of the battle ground
and you can only imagine the suspense
Of my mind, and from all that / can learn
had it not been for Sigel our forces would
to-day have been prisoners. 1t was awful
time. 1t was two weeks before / learned
the safety Of my friends, you may be sure
great load was taken from my heart
Business is beginning to look up here, and
few Of the farmers are putting in crops
others are fearful that Price, the great ter
ror of southwest Missouri, will get into
Springfield. | think however, that if be
ever does get back here, it will be as pris-
oner, and not as commander of a crew
Of robbers There has been great many
prisoners brought into this city, and sever
al Of the grandest rogues were allowed to
go at large, on paro,e Of honor. think
had been man | would have given him
free pass 10 bis last home.
The army is at Forsyth on White River
aud don't envy them their quarters. For
age is very scarce aad don't know how
they are to live. Dan Taylor, one of the
Benton Hussars Co. G, was wounded Sc
yerely, in the battle of Sugar Greek. Sew
eral pieces Of cannon taken at Fort Donel-
son have been brought into this place. Yes
terday there was great rejoicing over the
news received from Number Ten. !
would that could tell you some Of the
things | have seen and heard. l wish
you could or would send me a Herald
Excuse this scrawl and believe me as ever
A Union loving citizen of
OLD GRANT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
Victims Of the Pittsburg Battle.

A correspondent of the Chicago Times
writing from Pittsburg Landing on the
goth says:
The work Of burial is complete, and the
returns show over six thousand killed, of
whom four thousand and four hundred
were rebels. 1t is difficult to account for
this but the rebel dead are undoubtedly
double our own number. In estimating
the mortality, the fatally wounded must
be aaded to this number, swelling it TO
owe. one thousand killed in the battle. ID
addition, there are eight thousand Of cur
men in the hospitals, who were wounded
in the battle. We have no means of
knowing bow many Of the enemy are
wounded, but undoubtedly the number is
as great as ours. Seven thousand killed
and sixteen thousand wounded gives to-
tai of twenty-three thousand men d!sa-
bled in the great battle Of Shiloh.
The line of battle has been formed
anew, and our army now awaits the time
when the enemy shall again advance, or
the roads become passable so that it can
move forward. AT present nothing can
bt done. 1t rams continually. 1t rains,
aud the rain is never weary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07

ID. Gray PuRMAN. Among those who
were badly wounded al the battle of Shiloh
(Piltsburg Landing,) was Lieut.. d. Gray
Purman Of Hazel Green. From a private
letter from w. B. Burke, Of Plslteylle
who was detailed for the hospital service.
We learn that "Purman is, probably, NOR
tally wounded. He was shot in the arm
anu back Two other balls also bit aim,
one passed through his vest, and another
through his coat skiit Says Mr.. Burke.
when wounded, he sat up and waved his
sword, and cheered on the boys | dressed
his wounds and stayed witt, him all night"
The letter from wrich we quote is dated
the 9th, but as we have nothing later re-
liable as to the state Of Mr.. Purman's
health we can not now say what i is.--
We have heard, within a few days thai
the wounds Of Mr. Purman arc not as Sc
we're as they were thought to be. We can
not but hope this is true.-PlatteOiAs
Witness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
wWe see it stated in the Marouet,

I'VE see it stated in the Marquette
Express that at least fourth OF the 1000
Free Masons of Wisconsin are serving in
the war. By The terms and VOWS of the
order every member is required to be a
good citizen, obedient to the Lass. support
inviolate the Constitution Of the United
States and resist treason by all Lawful
means.
Before the opening of the rebellion in
the South, such Masonic vows had to be
seen to, and abrogated; otherwise, masons
could net be depended on for assisting to
oye,turn the government. A general
Grand Lodge or Convention was therefore
called, and held, we believe, at Nashville.
Il waa there resolved that the usual patri-
otto vows of the masonic fraternity should
not be binding as respects the old consti-
tutioo and general laws of the United
States. The several resolutions thus absolv-
ing the fraternity were ordered to be read
in the subordinate lodges throughout the
South, and have been almost as generally
obsyed in that section. as the usual situals
of the north have been obeyed in the union
States. In some Of the border States the
Masons have been divided in their allegiance,
in many cases entire lodges taking sides
with the North.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07

The following from the Adams Comfy
Independent, Shanghai Chambers paper,
is about as caustic as the case viii admit
Of
A last his ex-Excellency has decided to
90 4th. Now the public mind is quiet
ed in regard to Aleck Randall's fate.-
For long time, aye, months, the dear peo-
pie have been extremely soliditous of this
Romans welfare. "Wa he 90 to Rome
or.will he be Major GeneralY' have been
the queries cheering Aleck. Last winter
he appeased our irGuisitiveness in regard
to his further welfare by assuring US that
he purposed to buy forty acres of land
with log house on it, and a yoke of OK
en-. just as quick as he could borrow enough
money TO effect the purchase; then he was
going to live there, and take a weekly
newspaper. He said he had no desire to
90 to Rome, other than to play rub of
eueher with the Pope, and skunk His Ho-
illness on the first two games. So we con-
clude that the prospects Of the eueher have
seduced him to roam,
He takes along with him, for his Man
Friday, or his Sancho Panza, or Rosinate
or "some o them fellers," nex'l-lent look
ing high-minded gentleman, named Roth,
the same who is reported to have had a
private bargain with Temp. Clark, on
one occasion.
Wa are not advise whether the inteIli-
gent and eminently respectable "Major's
spouse will accompany His x-Excellenc I
or not. Don't think she'd better 90 emit
he;" Roth would sell her to the first man
who would offer him a thousand dollars
for her.
Neither do we know whether the ex-
Gov. will take "that same old speech he
has made to every regiment of Wisconsin
volunteers, or not. Nor do we know
whether in his Ministerial career he will
lecture to tho little Roman Sunday-scholl
scholars; but that he will initiate His Ho-
illness the Pope into the mysteries of the
Sons of Malta, is eoek-sure.
We hope he May return to this country
after many years-the more the Better
We hope he may live on holy soil and B.
VS., and cultivate an enormous growth Of
hair on the top Of his head, in the place
where he is now so cussed bare-footed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
A Thrilling Ronaass.
Truth Stranger than Fict,on-A Dr.

Il rum b1tf dftycf tfeAtk 4 etteOfe - ~
ing Solder Prays for the President
The case of private Scott, killed in the
fight near Lees Mills. OF the 18th ref rred
to in our correspondence from the army
before Yorktown. is thus narrated by the
correspondent of the Philadelphia Eaqui-
reri:
Never until we stood by the grave Of
the Green Mountain boya, did We realize
how much stranger is truth than fiction.
Your readers will all recollect that last sum
mer a private was court martialed for sleeep-
ing on his post, out near Chain Bridge, on
the upper Potomac. He was convicted
his sentence was death; the finding was APP
proved of by the General and the day fixed
for his execution. He was a youth OF
more than ordinary intelligence; he did
not beg for pardon, but was willing to
meet his fate. The time drew near; the
stern necessity of war required that an ex-
ample should be made of some one; bis
was an aggrivpted case. But the case
reached The ears of the President; he re
solved TO save him; he signed a pardon
and sent it out; the day came. "Sup-
pose," thought the President, "nly pardon
has not reached him" The telegraph was
called into requisition; an answer did not
come promptly "Bring up my carriage
he ordered" It came, and soon the i'm
portant State papers Were dropped, and,
through the hot broiling sun and dusty
roads, he rode to the camp,atout ten miles
and saw that the soldier was saved He
has doubtless forgotten the incident, but
the soldier did not. When the Sd Yer
mont charged upon the rifle pits, the enc
my poured a voley upon them. The first
man that fell, with six bullets in his body.
was VIM. Scott, of company K. His com
lades caught him up. and as his life-blood
ebbed away, he raised to heaven, amid the
din of war, ssthe cries of the dying and the
shouts of TIE enemy, prayer for the
President; and as he died, he remarked to
his comrade that he had shown he was nc
coward and not afraid to die.
He was inferred, in tho presence of his
regiment, in little grove about two miles
to the rear Of the rebel fort, in the center
of a group Of holly and vines; few cher
ry trees, in full bloom, are scattered around
the edge. In digging bis grave, skull
and bones were found, and metal buttons
showing that the identical spot had been
used in the Revolutionary war for oul
fathers who fell in the same cause. The
chaplain narrated the circumstances to the
boys who stood aroun with uncovered
heads. lie prayed for the President, and
paid the most glowing tribute to bis noble
heart that we ever heard. The tears start
ed in their eyes as tie elods Of earth were
thrown upon him IN bis harrow grave,
where he lay shrouied ip his coat and
blunket.
The men separated; in few minutes
all were engaged in something around the
camp, rs though nothing had happened;
but that scene viii live upon their memo
ries while life lasts; the calm look of
Scots face, the seeming look of satisfac-
ton he felt, still fingered; and could the
Pre- ident have seen him, he would have
felt that his act Of mercy had been wisely
bestowed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07

"PRyATE BRIrToN."-The New York
Trtdu,aes account Of Gen. McDowelPs al
vance on Fredericksburg, says that "Pri
vate Britton, Of the eth Wisconsin, who
had rendered efficient service as a scout fol
Gen. King, had his leg broken by an &C
cidental shot while in front" MIR. Brittou
was one Of the first in Grant county to vol
unteer last spring, and having seen service
in the Mexican war, took charge for some
time Of the second Grant county company
now in tho Sd regiment. The company
did not exactly like bis ways and not cleo
ting him to any office he returned home
Subsequently he enlisted ia company G Of
the 9TH regiment and was granted fur
Tough to raise another company. Not
getting men enough before his regiment
was ordered of, he was obliged to go with
it. The company was afterwards filed
up, and is now in the 10Th regiment. -
Bntton was admirably fitted for scouting
He would have made a good
company officer He has wife and fam
iIy.- Madison Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
Colonel Jenniison.

Much curiosity has been expressed as to
the reason for which Colonel Jepnison has
been denied the privilege Of parole, gener-
ally accorded to officers under arrest. A
proper justification of such denial can
only be found in the nature of the charges
preferred. As he is in ignorance Of these,
it may be that the military authorities
here are in similar ignorance, and either
are instructed to refuse parole, or are un-
willing to assume the responsibility Of
granting it.
We are given to understand that no de-
tail or specification Of the charges, if any
there be, has yet been received. The pro-
vost Marshal General gives no intimation
as to their nature. The public will there
fore have to wait, and the brave Jennison
to remain in prison, until the papers in the
case shall arrive from Kansas. Regrets
are expressed by the officers here that they
are unable to release him on parole Of the
city. Some Of them uuqualiiedIy agree
with rs 10 the opinion that his imprison-
ment is too gratifying to the secessionists,
aud tothose sympathiz;ng with them. to be
acceptable to the friends Of the country,
and that no bad man could be 80 oonox-
,ous to the disIoyaI portion of community
as Col. Jennison is.-MIssourS Democrat
22d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07

Gg-The Madison Journal says the
men of the 10th regiment brought back
three flags, one of them silk Confederate
flag, inscribed "Mlssissippi Devils, present
ed by the ladies'" Another was a cavalry
guidon. One was inscribed "Victory OF
death"
Capt. McKees company, on leaving fol
the war in April a year ago, were present
ed with banner by tie ladies' Of Lancf-
ter, bearing this motto, "Lead is oul
King which they carried with them tC
Madison. This was thought by some tt
be an ensiga of more wrath than should
be entertained by good citizens against
their rebel brethren. What do snch think
of these Southern notices inscribed on
their flags!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
Washington, April 20

The President sent the Senate com
munication avowing his responsibility for
the arrest of Gen. Stone, and stating that
the General cannot be tried at present,
because the witnesses whose presence
would IS necessary. are in the field.
The eonfscation bit was then taken
up, and Mr.. Browning made lengthy
speech ii opposition to it. Without tax
ing tie question the Senate adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
ANECDOTES OF SECRETARY srApro,

ANECDOTES OF SECRETARY STATION.
An interesting incident, illustrative Of
he kindness of heart and urbanity o
manner of the distinguished Secretary o
War, occurred in our presence not long
since: Several persons were awaiting al
interview with the Secretary, among whom
VS. woman who pressed some request
she had to make in regard to her hus-
band, who is in The army, With great earn
estness. He said he could not grant her
request She appealed to him again. He
refused. With all the eloquence in her
power she again implored him &c hear her
petition. "Madame," said he, in kind
but iirn tone, 81 have granted you half
an hour of my valuable time already;
others are waiting for an interview with
me, and must decline to hear you FUR
ther. Though your husband is gone, he
has left behind one Of the most perseyer-
ING advocates | ever saw" She asked for
private interview at some other time
mo, no, madame" said the Secretary,
smiling, II dare not; your eloquence would
drive me from what | deem the path of
duty" Still she persisted until she got
his consent to give the matter further
hearing. We venture the assertion that
there is not another official in this city, un-
less it be our kind-hearted President, who
would have preserved such equanimity OF
temper under similar circumstances
Washington d. G. Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
g. Sneakinr Of Lhe damage o Lhe

RE- Speaking Of The damage to the
Merrimac in her fight with the.Monitor,
the Richmond Dispatch says:
In some places--from The heat and
weight Of the shot--the plates were WELD
ed together In other places the plates
were broken, but not broken through, and
the damage repaired by taking off the in
jured plats, ana putting on others. Her
prov, which is made Of cast iron. was
broken when she ran into the Cumber-
land, but she supplied herself with better
one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
nzT The f,lIo,

EE- The following recipe for preparing
concentrated chicken, &c., for the benefit
Of those desifous Of putting up this article
for our sick soldiers: Prepare the chick
ems for stewing, put INTO cold water just
enough to keep from burning, aud boil
gently until the flesh can be stripped from
the bones; to the flesh add some water
and salt, but no butter, and lot it simmer
slowly for a long time, or until reduced as
possible: seal it up in cans. Mutton, beef
and veal can be put up in the same
way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07

REA balloon reconnaissance was
made by Gen. Porter, showing that tue
rebels had materially strengthened their
works since our advance, and mounted
new cannon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07

R "There's woman at the bottom
of every mischief" said Joe. eyes" re-
piled Charley, "whcn | used to get into
mischief, my mother was at the bottom Of
me always,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07
agThe London Posi- (Palmerston's 9

g The LONDON FoSE (PaImeFsIoh OF
GAM admits that if the United States
sasul1 succeed in rsannexiny the seeded
States % IDS dolniqions. HsmocracJ viii
have aeliesesl the grandest triumph since'
the world Logan. 1t viii have denonstra-
ted 10 the ample satisfaction Of its present
and future proselytes that it is even more
pussiant in than peace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-05-07

RE-There is little doubt that the
blockade of New Orleans will be raised mn
mediately on the Union authority be 7g re-
established Tiers.