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The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-20
ARMY CORRESPONDENTS,
From the Minnesota Second.
. CAMP NEAR WINCHESTER, TENN.|
August 9th. 1862.

AOAAE MAN " INCHESTkR, lENN.t
.>. August 9th, 1862.
FRIEND PARKER Ere this will reach
you the telegraph will announce to the en-
tire North that Robert L. McCook, of the
Ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, and com.
handing tho Third Brigade, to which our
regiment is attached, was, on the 5.h inst,
attacked and most foully murdered in his
carriage while ordering selections for camps
for the brigade. The Colonel was some dis
lance in tho advance, as was his usual GUS
tom when about to select camping ground
accompanied by his escort, which consisted
Of about ten mounted men, together with
his Orderly and servant; Captain Huptsr
Brooke, his Aid, was seated in the carriage
with him, besides the driver.
The escort were, by the Coloners order,
at At least part them, on the road search.
ing for suitable ground, some little distance
in his advance, when they very suddenly
came upon two companies Of Guerillas drawn
up in line OF battle, when they Immediately
charged upon the escort, and run them back
to where the Colonel was waiting for their
reports. They Immediately formed as bes,
they could. for his and their own protection,
and succeeded in turning the ColonelS car
rage around, which was very difficult feat,
on account Of the narrowness Of the road,
this beng accomplished, then began race
for lifs-on went the carriage containing the
sick man At . fearful speed, and on thun-
dersd the robbers and assassins, SLOWLY
gaining on tho invalid aud his faded team,
when. coming to an up grade, the flester
horses Of the wrstches rapidly came up with
,hecssHage, crying shoot the ID son Of
Abb, kill the ID Yankees, and ap
plying indiscrim;nately epishe.s Of that char
ac:er, without stint, when one Of the internal
soosndreasdrew up and shot the Colonel
through his body. tho tall passing through
tho upper part "f his stomach, making \
horrible and CHASTITY wound, and from which
he suffered the most intense paid insignia
Bile. he hnesred asoue twenty four hours,
~hsa - did without struggle. Thus
has bsen added another victim to the SIN
pensous. holly Of our Government. Thew
who knew him beat loved hiu most and |
verify believe that his loss vii, be NOR.
ksen,y felt BY the army Of the West, than
that Of asy other commanding officer in The
department. A thousand fold NOR, than
some commanders "f departments and di
visions who are connected with our noble
- only for the reason that Gre<. Racs,
~ worth more than Confederate scrip. Il,
= TO trus thAe soos officers, high.ia sou-
na.d, ars svidsstly aesaatsd By. s.sas NO.
livo1 .@ II
How - O. Lard how long before til
Gsyaanasae M taks H. nsosssary step.
. - ) - =. - aaSoeisiss J Thsy nsv.
q On iii thsg - psssias var Al g.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-20
Army Of the Potomac.

From the New York Times correspondent
we learn that the army under cClellan are
about abandoning the Peninsula, and are to
return back to the Potomac. We know
nothing Of tho particulars further than a
longer stay in the present position is deemed
impracticable.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-20

We don't want to hear another VOID
aoont party. aboot abolisionists. about pro-
stavsfyItsS until this war i OVER. Il man
who vooh elevate the matter st party-aboye
eooassy q tins time, would rob his dying
sIandnosher q The pillow u her siek Id. -
CAirsyp yssraal.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-20
7. F. TowNE, Secretary.

At meeting Of citizens on Main street
last Thursday evening the following resolu-
tons we're adopted.
The Undersigned agree to pay to the Trus.
tees hereafter to be appointed, tho amount
set opposite their respective names, for the
purpose OF constituting fund to b, dis1rib-
uted among the families OF those residents in
the town Of Red Wing, who have volunteered
or shall hereafter volunteer or be drafted into
the service Of the United States, and agree to
the following basis Of action.
l. That the subscribers shall constitute a
society, having power to elect President,
Secretary and Treasurer, who shall hold
their office for one year, unles sooner removed
and who shall also constitute board of Trus-
tees. to carry out the purposes Of the sub
scribers to this fund.
2. That the officers shall cause statement
OF receipts, disbursements, &c., to be pub
'ished once in three months in both papers
of this city, and also make statement Of the
affairs of the society whenever called upon
by the society.
3. The President or any three subscribers
shall have power to call meeting Of the sub
scribers whenever they shall deem it peces-
isary.
f. That monthly assessment from the
amount subscribed shall be made hy the
Trustees upon each contributor according to
the necessity OF the case.
5. That il any subscriber to this fund shall
hereafter volunteer into the service of the
United States, or shall be drafted, his sub
scription shall be null and void If he desires
lit.
8. That the amount distributed to the FAM
lilies shall be discriminate with the Trustees.
and made according to their wants.
T. That We hereby pledge ourselves that
it the amount now, or hereafter subscribed
should prove insufficient to provide for the
reasonable support Of said families, to agree.
and do hereby agree to further pro rata as
sessment upon the sums already contributed.
8. That the benefit Of this fund shall he
extended to the families during the war, or
until such times as the soldier may be dis.
charged, or entitled to pension.
The following are the subscribers to the
fund with the AmOnnt snhacrih.d h. o..L
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-20
eDeral Headquarters.S State of Minnesota
ADJUrASr GENERALS OFFICE,
Sr. PAUL. Mimi, August 18th, 1852.

OcncA~ a AAoSu4udFIeFS. STATE OF minnesota
ApJUrAxr GENERALS OFFICE,
ST.. PAUL. Mimi, August 10Th, 1852.
GENERAL ORDER NO. TWENTY-FIVE.
l. In pursuance of General Orders from
the War Department, No. 80, Fort Snellin.
Is hereby designated as the place of genera
rendezvous for the drafted militia and volun
teer regiments Of the State of Minnesota, now
being or to be organized ~ NV.
2. Agents will be appointed by the Com
mander-in- Chief, one 10 each county, whose
duty It will be to visit each township in thei,
respective counties, and ascertain if the as
SCISSOR therein has performed his duties. ir
making the proper militia returns, as directed
in orders numbered p and % from this Office
and in case he has not, he, the said agent
shall at once proceed to perform said duties
and make proper return thereof. An order
announcing the names Of said agents will Dc
made tomorrow. ...,, I'll.
3. Immediately upon the completion Of the
enrolment, the lists Of enrolled persons must
be fled in the Offices Of the Shcriffs of the
counties in which such enrolled pergons re.
side. -
4 The Commander-in-C Chief will appoint q
commissioner for each county of the State
whose duty it shall be to superintend tn.
drafting and hear and determine the excuses
LOT persons claiming to be exempt from mill
tary duty. ..s''..s. - ~x
8. The enrolling officer shall imncdiateI,
upon the filling Of the enrolment lists, Motif,
toe said commissioner THAT said lists have beer
50 filed, aud the commissioner shall there
upon give notice BY hrndsiils posted in thre.
public places IN each township Of his county
Of the time and plsce at WHICH claims 70,
exemption will be received and determined b,
him. And he shall fix the time, to be specf
he'd IN the notice aforesaid, (within ten day,
Of The fling Of the enroiment, j It which the
draft shaIl Be made and III persons caaiminr
g be exempt from military duty, shall, be.
fore the day fixed for tle drsft. make prooa
lot such exemption before said commiss,oner.
and i found suA5dent, his n.me shall b
stricken from The list BY red line beine
drawn through Il having Il still lexible. q
The Commissioners shall Ia Ike mannes
strike from the list the names Of ID pesyons
nov ia tie military service of tbe United
Staiss. ~ Telegraph operators . eonss1uesors
ac1naiir employed O Tia fifth dayof August
eighteen hundred and sixty-tuo; enginsers
|a 6cosnotiyes ~ I1ilruads, tie Vics Pre6-
dent q the United Staaes, de onozs, judsc-
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-20
Volunteer, Aid Fund.

RED Wine, August 18th, 1862.
A meeting Of the citizens Of Red Wing was
held on Wednesday afternoon August 18th,
for the purpose Of procuring funds TO he paid
to the families Of Volunteers who have or
may enlist from Red Wing. Jesse McIn,ire
was called to the chair, and L. F. Towne
appointed secretary. Prof Brooks. James
Lawther and Charles Nc Glashan were ap-
pointed committee to report at future
meeting the manner in which this fund should
be disbursed. The sum of 81 ,O8l was then
subscribed by those present. The meeting
then adjourned to meet at eight o'clock on
Wednesday evening.
.JESsE McTNTrpr
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-20
Highly Important Order from the Wa,
Department.
T H e ID r. 4 T. ~
WAR DEPARTMENT, }
WASHINGTON, August 9, 1852. I
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 90.

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 80.
Gov. RAMSEY - Regulations for the en-.
rollment and draft of 100000 militia in pur
suancc Of an order by the President of the
United States, bearing date August 4, 1862
whereby it is provided that draft of 300.
ooo militia be Immediately called into the
service OF the United States to serve for nine
months, unless sooner discharged, and tina,
the Secretary of War s.1all assign the QUOT;
to the States,' and establish regulations 70,
the draft; also, that if any State shall no,
oy the 10th Of August furnish its quota OF
the additional 100000 volunteers authorized
by law, the deficiency of volunteers in tina,
State shall also be made up by special draf,
from the militia, and that the Secretary OF
War shall establish regulations for the Dur.
pose. 1t is ordered:
lst. That the Governors Of the respective
States will proceed forthwith to furnish thei,
respective quotas of the BOO, 900 militia called
for by the order Of the President, dated the
l4th of August. 1862, which quotas have
been furnished to the Governors, Respectively
by communication from this Department OF
this date, according to the regulations herein.
after set forth.
I'd. The Governors Of the several States
are hereby requested forthwith to designate
rendezvous for the drafted militia of said
States, and to appoint commandments therefor,
and to notify the Secretary Of War of thv
location Of such rendezvous and tn. names of
the commandants. 1t is Important that the
rendezvous should be few in numbers. and
located with view to convenience of trans
portaton.
Sd. The Governors of the respective State;
will cause an enrolment to be made forth.
with by the Assessors Of the several counties,
or by any other officers to be appointed by
such Governors, Of all able bodied male citi.
zens between the ages Of Is and 45, within
the respective counties, giving the name, ayr
and occupation Of each, together with re.
marks showing whether he is in the service
Of the United States and in what capacity
and any other facts which may determine his
exemption from military duty. All reason
able and proper expenses Of such enrolment
and of the draft hereinafter provided will be
reimbursed by the United States upon youches
showing the detailed statements of service
performed and expanscs incurred to be ap.
proved by such Governors.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-20

The steamers North Star and Roanoke.
from New Orleans the 10Th, havs arrived.
bringing particulars Of the defeat Of the re-
bels At Baton Rouge and the destruction 81
the Arkansas
A letter from Baton Rou,e says that
MINIS ms Battery thrice repulsed the ID with
great slaughter. Breck.nIidge lost his right
arm by = cannon bali The eight look plscs
on The edge Of ths town, Gen. Williams b.
ing unwilling to expsse the womsn and chill
drsn- We captured laFYs nunbsr ofpEis-
ers including caps. Blunt, Brsckiardgs's
aid. a.s
The eaeay1 lees INST hase h.en seysre.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
A New Journal.

The "S6uthern Crisis" is the name of q new and spr-
tied Daily lust issued at Jackson Mss The Editor IS
". Tucker ESQ., whose services aud suerngs in behalf
Of the Southern cause in Missouri and since his exile
from that State have given him enviable fame Mr.
is vigorous writer, bold in the expression OF his
opinions and fearless in tbs advocacy Of whath con-
ders right The trper Of his first issue Is epthusias-
tic and sangu.s The following paragraph illustrates
his style ar spirit:
Is Although the Federal Government has put forth
mighty energies upon a vast scale, it has failed to ac-
eompsh results propOrtonate to such means and now it
il evident that nsurpaOn is making its last effort The
North will not much longer submit TO continuance OF
The w., aud II Il would, Europe would not Financial
min states that aYernment in the face whilst dsatec-
ZION conC,s;on of colnsels and weakness begin to
threaten It's very existence. Co""sAse, courage!
Itte more patience little more selfsacrifce-a h''id
more gallant eOnhict-a little more sublime devotion, an
as If we could promise people, Gin the and
the faith of Gods truth and Justice that II they are only
true TO themselves and their high destiny the prize will
be won before many mouths! And such booni Home
IA hon1e fs the birds that ceaye the ar-a wise
and benehcent goyernment-berty Of speech eternal
settlement of the veIed question of our domestic nst
tudons-a commerce unfettered and vast and prosper
ous-our boundeSs dominion covered with rich harvest
happy homes Aourishing cities and people exalted ia
all the at rbutes and qualities that dignity and embesh
the nature OF man! land blessed with the smiles Of
heaven! Courage, brave men, couragel grateful
country will wreath YOUR brows with immortal honors
aud children unborn will learn to read your noble
history aud reverence your names.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
NEWS rRox WASHINGTON.

The Northern papers give some prominence to para
graph of Washington news which says that in diplomatic
circles the event next in Importance to the Fredercks
burg defeat Is considered t; 10 tbs asrtsnty that the
Emperor Napoleon will Of his New Year rerepign in
form Minister Dayton that tho sasFiRgs Of France and
other nations OF Europe will no longer permit him TO
delay entreatng the United States aud the Confederate
States to terminate the wastcfal
1t appears that there some 'weak-backed Repub-
leans" in Washington, of whom correspondent writes
Col, Forneys organ is busy whipping in weak backed
Republicans Ebe already croakng about the neces-
liz oil recogriznC thu Southern CoDiedersry In this
list are found uSnbsr Of Republican EeHLers = Con-
gress who openly express despair 9f the successful the
Federal Government under it, present military 9fmn-
raon and declare that under existing circumstances,
no more troops can be raised, even by draft in the
States which they represent.
The nggers at Washington raising the question OF
political equality with their white brethren and We have
statement that some of the most intelligent aud cum
uing among them declare that colored men will not en-
list in the black regiments proposed to be raised unless
they can he absolutely assured Of having political pri
rileges equal with the whites at the end of the
The New York Herald says there is reason to believe
that Lincoln will return to Congress- with his objections
the bin for the erection of Western Virginia into sep
arate State
Perpout has written Lincoln letter in regard to the
soaed State in which he says that the refusal of the
Presdcut to sign the bill will be fatal blow to the 10y
asts of the State and tnamount TO their delivery TO
the tender mrrcies of the Richmond regency"
Attorney General Bates regards the admission OF eat
Virginia a. unconstitutional.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
rnr r,xxrr rLrcr1oN HARcE.

A correspondent Of the Tribune writing from Suffolk
Va December aS, gives the following account of the
chase from Isle Of Wight Court House by Gen. Pryor:
Yesterday, politically speaking, was dull election day
in this section As anticipated, few votes were cast
in Suffolk and think returns will be received from
I,e of Wight, Windsor or smthfed. The rebels from
the other sdeof Backwater came over IN force to put
s.odiers upon any Union who might try to vote
sRut n, small detsOhnent of the New York Mounted
Rifles ui-ser is.tensrt Colonel ID. T. Ondcrdonk, had
"A. lively an election time ever characterized the
blood Si1thrWard Of New York, though more gen
teel SCALE TIE C0,cnd was sent with detachment OF
about one hunt ,dcnd fifty Of tie Rifles TO carry the
ballot boxes Quito he rebelous sec tns above named
lie had sent the precious "ak Of freedom as far rs
smhsed and was about vis.tirg the CIDER Places when
he found force Of the enemy reported blythe prison
era to be two full regiments az ipa9trysf 500 Of oa-
borne, cavalry, with battery Of ARTILLERY milking
rapid movement 70 crt Off bis return 10 suffolk Win
most eommendable Ro%ptRess ths officer 10 com,
mand dashed for the oRy rpad BY which he could
return, and only by very shcri ais:apee succeed
ed in oureaching the enemy and gaining j..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31

The Herald says the campaign in the Southwest IS as
rmng an important shape, and it may not be long be-
fore two severe battles will have to be recorded In thst
region ono probably yicksburg, add another tack
sop. The Herald closes au editorial as follows:
How long will il take Grant, Sherman, McClernand
and Admiral Porter get to Vcksburg If they are TO
guard and hold meantime all the intervening inland
country from Nashville TO Jackson Mississippi AT this
rate they will be occupied all winter in looking after pre-
datory lands of rebel guerrillas Move Gown the Mis-
s,,pn river upon VicksbuIg and settle with tho great
rebel army there and these guerras will disappear as
,hcr disappeared from Kentucky with the expulsion OF
Lg rrctectin .rmy Of Bragg. Remove the Inducements
az IN ,,r c.tTehrents of Federal troops and valuable
store, Of pncs from out of the way places and these
rebel Guerrilss ntoartims will have nothing to FEED
upon - 90 - -.
We opprabsnd, however, thss Mr. Secretary Stanton
and General Haeek will contnge on IN theeid way OF
fighting around the e5gcs Of the rebeSp, sa q clear
ing out aud occupying all points snd places es TIC cd
vance. until Some great disaster in tho west wi! eVS.
the public attention from the late reverse at Fredesess-
burg The rebels in Western Tennessee aud Northern
Mississippi appear 10 have involved all our combinations
against them in serious difficulties and drawbacks, nnd
we shall be agreeably disappointed II great victories In
stead Of dshearcnng reverses shall be the results oil
this winters campaign in the Southwest, as now con-
ducted. ~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
EInlscllL lsU sosxsRcr,L /, Al
TrrsnAI. DEE 80. lsa2

Messrs Robinson, Adams & Co., seem TO have the
luck Of obtaining high prices A. their suction to-day they scd
golden syrup at o. 10 gsn sugar sI9S ets
grain pepper % sq62 S.; spes e = is brown s..p
Oassx rs; candles s2Sss e.s; salad oil q 90 bos;
ply Competing % yard blrk thread ~ is ladies sssss
i so bleaehed muslin 81 sol 4si country jeans ~ 500
III spool cotton u 81 dOz lot Of goods damaged al the
recent hre also sold. =.
The Baltimore Americsno Of 9th inst (fnaueisl ar
sl states that North Carolina improved per
snns quotations given 10 New York, the fe.h Gold was
quoted at seems to be "srsep,nE up and We
houd not be Surprised day to hear that ts premium had
advanced 10 80 per cent The brokers and capitalists
ANYTHING with deep anxiety the report Of the counitee Of
Ways and Meas Mr. csss financial and
sequsn action thereon e Great Diana Of The Yankee Ephe
sans in critical condition There "sood time Seeming 10
long ways o. " "
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
PROM THE NORTH.

Northern papers Of the 26th aud 9th OF December
contain some interesting news, portion OF which was
received at this Office on Monday night too late for in
scrtion in yesterdays paper The Baltimore AmeredH
states that the Army Of the Potomac will not gonto
winter quarters and a correspondent of the New York
Rerold, writing from Stafford county, sayss
81 feel assured We will not find winter quarters until
At least another battle has been fought Where this
will take place il Is hard TO say incline TO the opinion
that the James river Is to be our new route to Kch'
mond."
There is however no indication of an immediate re-
newal of hostiies.
With regard to the recent fight in Moth Carolina the
Herald has suddenly changed its tune, and now holds
forth as follows:
What we ask, have been the actual results Of the eI
pedition9 Three four bridges destroyed few miles
of railway and telegraph lines torn up and quantity
vi property uselessly consigned to the flames Every
military man knows that the interruption of the rebel
lines of communication thus effected be repaired in
few DAYS orju week at the farhest so all that has
been gained BY the sacrifices in and money which
the expedition has cost is the destruction OF properly 10
the amount as 1t il stated of million of dolars the
loss of which in way seriously damage or cripple
the internal defences Of the enemy.
The expedition should never have been attempted I'M
less il was intended to hold the Railroad Junction at
hAlOh t"c 7SeooesN
and constitutes the channel through which Richmond
receives its supplies from Georgia, South Carolina and
North Carolina The only result Of the late effort will
be to arouse the attention Of the rebels to the import
anee Of concentrating such force there as will defy
ANY further attempts on part to cut this important
lint IN .N-ir lines Of communicable, except With an
hslmino force Il L The more 10 be regretted
from the evidence which 1t has VI iap iss's
with which, under proper conditions, this long ecass
object might have been affected But the attempt and
the failure are of piece with all the other brilliant eff
forts of Washington generaship. What pity that so
much dash and herosm the part of both officers and
men should have been thrown away on an enterprise
which, like the assault the enemys lines at Freder-
icksburg destined from the first to be iruites
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31

and We shall probably learn, from his pronuncanentO
what is the meaning of CONSERVATISM" as understood
among Yaokee politicians, aud what was determined IN
the late elections As chief magistrate OF great and
influential se, elected in opposition to the admimstrs
ton at Washington aud looked to to PROFOUND new
policy Mr. Seymour occupies position OF immense re-
sOouSbIity one which, if he rightly appreciates and
u.es IT, may enable him to exert controlling influence
over affairs that involve the welbeing OF millions oil his
rice We forbear all conjecture and the expression even
o. our hopes as to the ground he may take, and await
without undue sociude the disclosure which flew days
vii make upon the subject