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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-06-04
The Free Homestead Bill.

One of the most important acts of the
present Congress, relating to the industri.
al interests of the country, is the passage
of the bill granting lands free to all quail
fed citizens who choose to occupy them.
This will secure a multitude of free homes
to families of small means, and the title
once perfected, the homestead cannot be
takn for the satisfaction of any debts con
tracted prior to the issuing of the patent
therefor by the Government. The follow
ing are the main provisions of the Home
stead Act:
Al the lands owned by the Government
are open to settlement under it in quaint
ties not exceeding 100 acres to each person.
Any person who is a citizen of the Uni
ted States, or has declared intention to be-
come such, who is 81 years old, or the
head of a family, or has served in the
military or naval servise of the country
during this Rebellion, can make the entry
on payment of ten dollars. and the fees of
the Register and Receiver of the Land
Office That is all the settler has to pay
at any time.
The act takes effect the LIST of January
next, and requires a residence and %cultiva-
ton of five years to perfect the title.
Any person can enter, under this act
land on which he has a presumption
claim.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-06-04
A message from rhe President.

On the 9th nit, President Lincoln adj
dressed a message to the Senate and
House, briefly referring to the commence
ment of hostilities, anu his exercise of the
broad power of the Constitution to pre-
serve the Capital of the country during
the absence of Congress. Incidentally
to this he referred to the arrangements
with Governor Morgan, Alexander Cum
mings and others; with q view to speedy
and efficient protective measures. By
this means he believes the government
was prevented from overthrow. lie has
no knowledge that a dollar was lost or
mislaid. q
The President quotes the House resolu-
ton censuring Mr.. Cameron, and says
that not only himself but the heads of de-
PARTNER IS are responsible with Mr.. Cam
eron for whatever wrong or fault that has
been committed.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-06-04
By TUESDAYS Mail.

Gen. Fremont overlook part of Jack
sons army at Strasburg, on last Monday
morning-Jackson declined to fight, and
continued his retreat. \ slight skirmish
ensued, in which 4 number of rebel pris-
oners were taken. Fremont now holds
Strasburg.
Gen. Wool has been assigned to the
command of the Middle Department OF
Virginia. Gen. John A. Dix succeeds him
OF Fortress Monroe.
Dispatches received at Washington, on
Monday, from Gen. Mcclellan. indicate
the speedy occupation of Richmond. The
latest adyices in regard to the fight be-
fore Richmond on Saturday, represent the
battle as of great Importance, and the
union success undoubted.
Gen. Sigel has been ordered to a COM
mand at Harper's Ferry.
The latest news in regard to the battle
near Richmond, says there was a two days
fight, in both OF which wewere victorious.
Loss heavy on both sides.
The attack commenced at one o'clock
on Saturday, by: Hills Division Eof five
rebel brigades, mostly from South Caro-
lima, Virginia and Georgia, attacking Cas-
ey's Division near the turnpike leading
over Bottom bridge. The fight was dis
astrous to us. Casey's brigade was forced
to retreat before superior numbers, leav-
ing all of their camp equippage and twelve
batteries. Col. Billy, while ~endeayoring
to save the batteries, was killed.
Some of the Pennsylvania and New
York troops behaved very badly. Many
officers were killed in attempting to rally
their men.
Heintzelman ordered up q portion oil
Kearney and HoOker's divisions. The
former charged the rebels with the bay
onet, driving them like sheep, and re-
gaining the lost ground, except half a
mile, when the right closed operations.
Summers two divisions, composed of
Sedgwick and Richardson's, crossed the
Chickahom:ny at three O'Clock on Satur-
day afternoon, and taking position on
Heintzleman's right. Here they encoun-
tered Longstreet, Rains and Huger's Di-
visions, composed of the flower of the
rebel army. The fighting was desperate.
Every inch of the ground was hotly con-
tested. The enemy stood fire. but fled in
every instance before the bayonet. These
two divisions did nobly, driving the reb-
els at every point.
Our army has advanced to within four
miles of Richmond. The President thinks
the fight on Saturday and Sunday was
one of the last, desperate, dying struggles
of the rebels.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-06-04
Later From Corinth.

The Chicago Tribune of Monday %recciy-
ed the following from Corinth, dated the
3lst ult.:
Yesterday morning our reserve .diyis-
ions were brought up, and our entire front
moved forward, the mel having two days
rations in their haversacks.
During the day We kept up a tremen-
dous cannonading. Smelling the woods fu-
~riously. The rebels hardly showed them
selves, but replied feeLly with only a few
shots. 3
Last night we threw up breastworks
along the entire front, and slept ON our
arms within one thousand yards of the ell
emy's breastwOrks. At q o'clock this
morning, Gen. Pope entered COrinth with
out the slightest opposition, and took pos
session at the same time. The Mayor,
who had come up. but on adifferent road,
met Gen. Nelson, and surrendered the
town to him. There were no inhabitants
remaining. excepting the women, chill
dren and old men. The rebels succeeded
in carrying away absolutely everything.
except a few provisions, which, with
the warehouses, were burned before we ar
rived. They took every invalid from the
HOSpllsl anu every lGtASA rum IuC pOSt
office. They did not leave q single gun.
and had been moving away troops more
than six days, and stores more than two
weeks.
The most of the troops have gone tol
wards Grand Junction. The rebe.
rearguard, under Bragg, 10000 strong
marched southwark at midnight.
Citizens assert positively that Beaure-
gard was tie e in person and left with the
army. All concur that there were never
more than co. 900 troops there at once. and
usually much less.
The rebel Notifications were FIVE miles
long, and extended from the Memphis &
Charleston to the Mobile & Ohio Railroad,
but they were much weaker than we sup
posed. They could be carried by storm
any time.
The few prisoners We have are deserters
from the rebel rear guard There is great
modification in our army.
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From Fremont,s Army.

CAMP ZEIGLER, FRANKLIN, May Is, 1862.
Editors Uronicls-You are doubtless
aware, long ere this of the fight at Nc
Dowell, on the 8 inst, between the Fed
eral forces under Gen. Schenk, and the
Rebels under Johnston, in which we were
victorious, though inferior in numbers
Our Brigade, had been on q forced march
for two days, in order to reinforce Gen.
Milroy. who held the town in the face OF
a foe greatly his superior in numbers, con-
seauently we were nearly worn out
Therefore it was with feelings of graft
facation, after the fight was over, that we
returned to camp; fondly cherishing the
idea that We were at least going have one
nights rest; but, alas for the instability
of human hopes, we were doomed to be
disappointed.
About ii o'clock at night. our scouts
brought in information that Jackson had
Joined Johnston, increasing his force to
1900, while our whole available, force did
not exceed 1000, so we were compelled
to retreat, though it was with reluctant
feelings that we took up ourline ofmarch.
For the lack of transportation several OF
our wounded men had to be left behind.
At two o'clock the order to march was CIV
en-, and we had soon left Mcdowell behind
US. During the day we were slightly har-
raised by the rebel cavalry, though they
generally kept at a prudent distance
Once they ventured q little closer than
was prudent, and two of their saddles
were emptied for their pains; after that
they troubled US no more. Saturday ev-
ening we reached Franklin, where Schenk
had resolved on making a stand. Sun
day morning jackson came up with us,
but thus far has abstained from making
an attack, though a heavy skirmishing
has been kept up along our whole lines
until last night. Yesterday Gen, Fremont
and staff arrived with the long expected
achievements, end we are all low ready
for the fight that cannot long be delayed.
This morning Jackson fell back 3 miles
from town, where he is reported to be for
tifying, but lie will not be.allowed to stay
there long unmolested. It-would be con-
traband to state the number of troops we
have here, but suffice it to say we have
sufficient to drive Jackson out of Western
Virginia.
Our chief difficulty is j n getting supplies;
the rebels have left nothing in the valleys
behind them, and every thing we get has
to be hauled by wagon from New Creek,
so miles distant, through a country
Astounding in mountain streams, which a
slight rain renders impossible. Added
to that the danger our trains are in from
being cut off by rowing guerilla bands, and
it cannot be expected that the mountain
army can move very fast. There are sew
eral deserters from Jaekson's army in
camp. They state the rebels have plenty
of corn and beef to eat, but very little
coffee and sugar. They also state that
numbers of Jackson's troops would
but hat they are afraid to come
our lines, not knowing how they
viii be received. They state the rebel
loss in the late fight to be 400 killed and
wounded. Our loss was 200 killed and
wounded, hopingsoon to be able to inform
you of another Union Victory in this vi
/ remain yours, respectfully.
WV. II. HOBBS. =
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Desperate Battle Near Richmond.

FIELD OF BATTLE, Junerl-R N.
We have had a desperate battle, in
which the corps of GeneralsS Sumner leint-
zelman and Reyes were engaged against
greatly superior numbers. Yesterday at
one o'clock, the enemy, taking advantage
OF q terrible storm which flooded the val
ley of the Chickahominy, attacked our
right flank. Gen. Casey's division, which
was in the first line, gave way %unaccount-
ably. This caused temporary confusion,
during which the guns and baggage We're
lost, but Heintzleman and Kearney most
gallantly brought up their troops, which
checked the enemy. At the same time
succeeded by great exertion in bringing
across Gem. Sedgwick and Richardson's
Divisions, who drove back the enemy at
the point of the bayOnet, covering the
ground with his dead. This morning the
enemy attempted to renew the conflict,
but was everywhere Fepulsed. We have
taken many prisoners. among them are
Gen. Pettigrew and Col. Long.
Our loss Is heavy and the enemy's must
have been enormous.
Excepting Casey's DIVISION. the men
behaved splendidly. Several fine bayO-
net charges were made.
(Sisnedl q. b. MCCLELLAN.
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A Daring Exploit.
HALLEcx's HEADQUARTERS,

Camp near Corinth, June l..
To Hon. E. II. Stanton, Secrctary or Hur:
The following dispatch has just been
received from Gen. Pope:
To Jfqj. Gen. HaHeek:
1t gives me pleasure to report to-day
the brilliant success of the expedition
sent out on the 9th inst, under Col.
Elliott with the Second Iowa Cavalry
After forced marches day and night,
through n very difficult country, and OBJ
structed by the enemy, he finally sue
cceded in reaching the Mobile & Ohio
Railroad at gainesville, at 2 o'clock A.
". of the 3Oth.
He destroyed the track in many places
south and north of the town, blew up one
~culvert, destroyed the switch and track,
burned up the depot and locomotives, and
a train of % cars loaded with supplies of
every description, destroyed 10000 stand
of small arms, three piecesOf artillery n
a great quantity of clothing and ammunl-
ton, and paroled 1000 prisoners which he
could not keep with his cavalry.
The enemy had heardof his movements
and had a train of box cars and fiat cars,
with flying artillery and 5000 infantry,
running up and down the road to prevent
him from reaching it. The whole road
was lined with pickets for several days.
Col. Elliott's command subSisted on meat
alone, such as they could 6ndin the coun-
try.
For daring and despatch the expedition
has beer distinguished in the highest de
gree, and entities Colonel Elliott and his
command to high distinction. The re-
suits will be embarrassing to the enemy
and contribute greatly to their loss and
Generalization. .1f m
He reports the road full of small par
ties of the ~retreating enemy. scattering
in all directions.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-06-04
A Battle Seen from a Balloon.

The battle fought last Sunday, near
Richmond, was observed from Prof.
loves balloon, which overlooked the
scene, at an altitude of 1000 feet. Tele-
graphic communication from the balloon
to Gen. Mcclellan and in direct commu-
-~nication with the military wires, was sue
,eessfully maintained. Every movement
of the enemy was obvious and instantly
reported. This is believed to be the first
time o balloon reconnaissance has been sue
e~essfully made during a battle, and GER
tainly the first time the telegraph station
has been established in the air TO report the
movements of m army AID the progress
of a battle. The advantages to Gen. Nc
ClelIan must have been immense.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-06-04
Union State Convention

At meeting of the Union State Cen.
trail Committee held at Columbus on the
10Th inst, it was unanimously resolved
to hold a State Convention in Columbus
on Thursday, DIST of August next, for the
nomination of candidates for State Offices;
md the Executive Committee was directed
20 issue the call therefor. -
The State officers to be chosen at the
election next Fall, are a Judge of the Su.
,rcme Court, Secretary of State, School
Commissioner, and Member of the Board
,fPublic Works.
Those Democrats who place party before
,ountry, have called a State Convention
o nominate a ticket, be held at Column
,uson the 4th of July next.-Cen. Herald.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-06-04
Soldiers Aid Society-Concentrated
Chicken, &c.,

The following letter was received by
the ladies of the Soldiers Aid Society
West Side.
U. S. Sanitary Commission Rooms.
NASHVILLE, May I'd.
s. 4. S. Quin6y Hill, Warren We have
received Concentrated Chicken here,
through the Cleveland Society, put up by
you end packed as o as soon as put
up in ice. This came in good order-per-
fectly sweet, the water was all dried out
before sealing, so as to leave no fluid in
the cans-and highly sailed. By thus
evaporating the water, sailing and pack
ing and packing in ice so as to cool quick,
you may, and from this sample, will be
able to preserve it in good condition.
L was present in hospital as one can was
opened yesterday, and with my own
hands made soup with the chicken, which
was highly relished by three very sick
men to whom / gave it. This is one of
the best extracts of diet that can be sent
to the sick soldiers. As there is usually
a supply of fresh beef, the concentrated
beef sent is not so much relished.
The U. S. Sanitary Commission have
distributed within the past two months
more than %, 900 articles to sick soldiers
in Nashville and vicinity-such as bed
sacks, blankets, comforts, sheets, shirts,
drawers, pillows, towels, socks, canned
fruit, &c.
There have been 1900 sick in hospital
in this city since occupied by our troops.
There are now in the hospitals 1900.
There have been 81 deaths. The bal
ance of the sick have gone home on fur
Tough, or gone to their regiments. No
soldiers bed here is without a pillow and
a comfort upon his straw mattress; most
all have sheets, all may have shirts, and
many delicacies to add to their hard diet.
The Commission here have at all times
been kindly excused by the Medical Off
GERS of the army, and the writer holds the
written testimony of the Medical Director
of Gen. Buel's army, "that we aid them
vastly in taking care of their sick"
With this testimony added to the ex-
p~ressions of gratitude from the sick, such
as 81 thank you, this pillow smells so
sweet and is so soft it seems like home"
or, at seems as if mother was here"
will be a full reward to you for all your
labor, and these gifts not only comfort
the soldiers. while sick, but are strong
links to bind him to his home, and addi-
tional inducement that when the war is
over, will cause him 20 return to it with.
pleasure and III his accustomed Ia
Dor. .s.si i- 5ll
B ! am most truly your obedient Ser
want, A. n. READ, NJ. d.
Sanitary Inspector.
MISsC. A. READ, Pres't. GU
p. S. Most of the chickens received is
bad, and so offensive that We dislike t.
hear the word chicken. Your sample
has encouraged us. -f.
e. aI.-. An. REED.
a-E-
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Congressional.
w ASuV-crn~ NJ. 81
W A~sHINGTON, May 81.
SENATE

SENAIE.
Senator Wilson introduced a bill to en-
able persons held to service or labor to
establish a right to freedom under the
act OF August 9th, 1861, entitled an act
to eontseate property, &c. {
Mr.. Davis otferd a resolution that n Sc
lect Committee of FIVE be raised to inyes-
tlgate the official conduct of Lorenzo
Thomas, Adjutant General of the United
States. Laid over.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported back the House bill to
allow California an additional Representa-
tive IN the 37th Congress. Passed.
MIR. Wilson called upon the bill for
legallzing the acceptance of volunteers by
the President, &c. Hethen offered a sub
stltute for the bill, which provides that
the acts of the President in accepting
volunteers are confirmed, and authorizing
a further acceptance of volunteers, limit
ing the whole number of seven hundred
thousand. 1t further provides for a pre-
MUM of two dollars for every soldier en-
listed and for the payment of the first
months pay in advance. He said there
had been a list prepared of men in the
army, and the aggregate number WAS
OH ,654, but we had a large number at
home on leave and sick, and he supposed
we had about five hundred thousand
effective in the field.
Mr.. Fessenden thought there was no
necessity for paying premiums on the
enlistment of volunteers, and that the
provision should only apply to the regular
army.
Mr.. Grimes moved to amend so as to
DNaEn tho nrantirn, &c %r-1 1111,-z
ply only to the regular army. Adopted.
Mr.. Trumbull offered an amendment
limiting Major Generals to thirty, and
Brigadier Generals to two hundred, and
repeating the act authorizing the appoint
ment of additional Aids. The bill was
further discussed till 10, clock, when the
Tax bill was taken up.
Mr.. Collamer moved to strike put all
the tax on Savings Institutions. Adopt
ed, q to 10.
On motion ofMr. Browning an amend
ment was adopted providing that distilled
liquor may be transferred from the Col
lection Distillery to another before the
payment of duties.
Mr.. Harris moved to strike III the pro-
vision which allows Gas Companies to add
a tax. Rejected.
Mr.. Wilmot moved to adjourn. Re-
jected-yeas s, nays 81.
Mr.. Cowan moved to amend the tax on
coal so as to read, on all mineral coal, ex-
cept such as is known in trade Us Pea
coal. SIC per tom.
Mr.. Cowan spoke at length against any
such tax on coal, and especially against
snch a tax as proposed by the House.
Mr.. Summer moved to adjourn. Reject
ed-yeas 9, nays %.
Mr.. Wilmot was opposed to the whole
bill as it WAS cumbersome and unequal,
and it was a most unjust provision to tax
coal. which is raw material.
= After further discussion the amendment
was adopted at s: 10 P. NJ.
Adjourned.
SENATE.
The tax bill was taken up.
Mr.. Simmons moved to tax whiskey
25c until the lst of January, and after
that S5c per gallon.
A long debate followed on the estimated
debt of the country, &c. The amend
ments was rejected.
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st G. w. Rail Road.

Work is steadily and rapidly progress
ug on the railroad, and the force on the
road, which now reaches about l,5O0, is
constantly augmented. We are informed
hat the eastern section of the road, about
welve miles in length, will be entirely
,raded by the end of next week-Mcad-
ciHe Republican.
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Gen. Cox Reinforced.

After Gen. Crooks brilliant affair a
Lewisburg, in Greenbrier county, he ad
vanc,d his brigade over the mountain t.
.COvington, the terminus of the CovingtoI
and Staunton Railroad. He then destroy
ed the railroad bridge across the jackson
river, ten miles east of Covington. Col
Crook has since gone to reinforce Gen
Cox. at Flat Top Mountain, where they
are threatened with u force of 1900 reb
els in front.-CLcr. Herald I OF
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-06-04
Eve and Ear.

; Dr.. LEWIS, Oculist and Aurist whose
professional reputation is well and favor
ably known as one of the most suecesssif=
operators on diseases of the Eye and Ear,
is now stopping atthe GAskin House. siu
Warren. DIR. Lewis, since returning from
Southern Europe, haslbeen lOeatedin-tAs
City of Detroit, Michigan, whore his <
tensive field of practice has been highly
appreciated by a grateful community, and
exceedingly profitable to himself AHhe
asks Is a fair and impartial trial of his
new and painless remedies. Consultatienis
free. Office hours from Q till 4 o'clock Of
each day-Sunday excepted.
NAV %. lSG2-tf.
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necessary to prevent the enemy who had
a much larger force, from Surrounding
Gen. Cox, and cutting off communication
with the country through which he drew
his supplies. Gen. Cox regards his posi-
ton on Flat Top mountain as impregna-
HE ~
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NOTICE.-Sale of Real Estate by
~ Order Of Court LIZ

On the fifth day Of July, A D. 1867, at the hour Of
two o'clock. on the premises, the township OF IL,
berry, county Of Trnmbull and state OF Ohl9 VIII
sell to the highest bidder. abont eight acres on tine
west end Of the following real estate, nanieiys Sisn-T'
ate in the township Of Liberty. being Nos OF the
second range of townships Of the Uonneetient Mes@
tern Reserve. in the state of Ohio, and Whleh !, aeo
in the county of Trumbull. and u known oS being
part of lot No. one in said township OF Liberty. and ~
bounded as follows: Beginning nj = post CHAINS T.
and a links east Of n post mentioned m DANla 1od 4s
and wifes deed TO Ann Arrrill.(vhleh post Is I'VE ~
Chains and ~ links east of the four eornersof 1 Oungs-
town. AustiutOwn. WeatherShel cid AMI 1aberSl run.
ring thence along the north line OF tine township OF
Youngstown. east - chains and thirteen Inks 70 me
centre Of the MahOning river ut leT water marx
thence along the centre Of said river, the various
courses thereof. which course u nearly uniforn So
sgJso w. "a chains md IS inks thence sQuth ~ =
II chains 81 links TO the centre Of me Qu.noy nft
Road. 50 called. the same point named IN Mr:lOos
deed made June 24th. 1883. to Aaron Merril; thense =
south 80 ". along said Rad .kehalns and p mas
10 a post, which Is - chains 81 links rom the POINT e.
first named in said deed from Tod; thence soathsrH
to the township line. the place Of BEGINNING. ana
contains 60 60 100 acres Of land. be the same more or 81
less. The whole Of said land Is appraised. suelecttas =
the widows dover in seventeen acres assigned her.
81 eighteen hundred dollars. -l.dFl'
Terms of Sale. one-thlrd in hand, .one-thirdia six
months, and ane-third IN one years Win lntersI~T s-si
JOSEPH -ri
Alnlr of Csc. Merrill.
June4 L FULLER, ANY.
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DEATHS.

Tx NND
At Camp Chase. ohia. May list. of Malignant Ty-s
phoid Fever, DWIN ELLIOTT. Of Capt. Rlrh-
arts Company 9Th Cavalry.
Ills remains were brought homo and inferred By
his friends in Liberty. in this county,
In Bristol. May 9Th. of Congestive Fever. Mrs NAN
CY METCALF. wife of DIR. C. T. Metealf sells
years. 7aA- -l
In Vienna. on the 9th of April. POLLY PAYNE
aged - years.
In Youngstown, May 18th. Mrs. ADALINE RUG
GILES MANNING. wife of DR.. Henry Manning
= aged 81 years. @ - --.--r-r'