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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
Philadelnhia. Sent. Is.

A special dispatch dated Hagerstowr
yesterday, to the Press, says Of the fight
0. Tuesday:
The. battle ragged with great spirit. The
firing on either side was very heavy until
towards sundown, when the rebels were
fanked by Hooker aud Porter and severe
" punished.
Their fire became desultory, and il
was evident their ammunition was give
ING out.
This morning The battle was renewed BY
the rebels with renewed yigor They actel
as if they had been reinforced, and furnish
ed with fresh ammunition The battle
lasted until o'clock this p. M., when the
rebels retreated. leaving Longstreet aud
a remnant # bis division in our hands as
prisoners.
The entire rebel army will be captured
or killed. There was 10 chance left for
them to cross the Potomac, as the river
is rising, and our troops are pushing them
continually and sending prisoners to the
rear.
Il is reported here that Niles rc-anacted
his Bull Run scene at Harper's Ferry,
which was surrendered to the re bells IL .
shameful manner.
Six batteries of artillery belonging to
Longstreet's division We're captured yester-
day and to day
1t IS said we have taken nearly $4,000
prisoners since Sunday.
Stonewal jackson and army is with
Lee, and with other distinguished officers
will be forced to surrender within day or
two at farthest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
s-The excellent adaress oil Jeremia

RgThe excellent address Of jeremiah
Z. Dodge, Esqr., At the Fair % Thursday,
received far less attention. rs Indicated by
q small crowd Of listeners, than it ieserv-
81. This has been the case with every adj
dr~ss at preceding county Fairs. There
are always matters more Attracting than the
address. The fienls ofinte.Iieent thought
rs web as Of WHIT may be seen 1T county
Fairs 10 captrate the eye, request rs to-
suggest bat such addresses be always pub
lished with the pamphlet lists Of premi-
nms and regulations issued preceding the
next FAIR. By this means they would be
read, probably by 1000 persons, while they
are seldomed listened 10 It Fairs by over
eco.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
aTWe publish this week q mass

We publish this week q mass Of
army reports, and news some claiming
to be official, yet maniestly false. The
truth is, the country is being catnip teaa
and olalnied With conservative stufs tut
nothing done TO cure The disease. Wash
ington is imbecile-- Richmond is wide
awake. and fhe President ready for a joke.
The rebels have stolen 4 mach by en-.
ploying the Indians to murder our women
and children, and thus diverting 10000 Of
our best soldiers from the South TO chit
the northern yellow breeds. Buell. with
his $4,000 union soldiers has been guard
ing rebel property until be is belearued
and lis supplies cut Oft He il forced to
surrender or tly. Our generals in Virgin
il and Maryland hare been quarrelling and
50 designing as TO caase tie defeat Of caea
other by The rebels. Mcclellan has been
trying 10 rouse up to save lis good name.
but his official dispatches eAbilitthe same
imbocility Of tie rest. sigel i disgustei,
Pope Las made narrow escape from his
brother eonspiraiors and saved himself.
oar boastel .ictoFies are continuously
wldttled down to narrow escapes. Ilnbe-
cllfty is the word.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

Gg- onFriiay evening a spirited meeting
was held at Boscol.el to rejoice ever the
war news. Crawford and others made good
speeches; several barrels Of lager beer
were tapped and made free and general
drunk followed. The friends Of the war
aud union were encouraged by seeing a
number present who had not before re-
jaicel over union victories. This was ex-
planned before the close by the nomination
of Gen. Mcclellan to the Presidency, thus
showing that with many politics IS an OBJ
ject before country. By next day the news
was 50 Whitfield down as to indicate revers.
es rather than successes, and many regret
ted the premature rejoeings and noininq-
ton. Vain hopes. wilted in day!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
RgItis very evident that the leadi

"a 1t is very evident that the leading
orac!es and statesmen Of our country now
think that the union cause is on its last
legs on account Of a total state Of imbecl-
ity at w shington with President, Cabinet
army officers and managers. The Lon
don Times says that slavery has ended
the American Republic, just as it crushed
every government that ever tolerated it in
III ages--by producing powerful, spirit
c,I well managed pro-slayery party and an
honest but imbecile party against it. The
Times says that the slaves have yet their
part f, play. which cannot be Of tiifiug
interest according the part ever played by
the slaves Of slave ridden governments in
a1cielt and modern times. The Times
writor says tic slave parry will be annihi-
lated in time but not it has crushed
all public spirit, laid wa. athe country, and
literally swallowed itself in is momentary
nbiiion tic slavery hating parties Of all
shades in the North will never be made to
Surrender, but on'y held in check by and
through their imbeclity and disagree
m,nts.
An attempt was made some time age
by Grcely and others to excite the Govern
ment to the adoption Of some vigorous
policy and against the practice Of conduct
ipg tho wal exactly to suit The rebels. To
This The President made brief, pontIess,
meaningless reply, and SO the matter end
ed. Itremains 10 e seen whether the
oracles and statesmen Of the country and
the London Times truly reveal the future
Of our country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
Washington, Sept. 10.

Paroled prisoners from Richmond cay
troops continue to arrive from the South
and are sent hence as fast as possible.
This is corroborated from other sources,
leaving no doubt Of the fact.
The rebels are concentrating large
force in the Shenandoah Valley with a
central ilitary department at Winchester
which is strongly fortified.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
SouTuDowN SnEEP.-These sheep, an

SoUTuDowN SnERP.-These sheep, an
English breed, attracted considerable at
tention at the county Fair, being consider
ed superior breed for mixing with the
merinoes to any others. Mr. John Bate
ofTafton brought to the Fair several head,
among them lot Of spring lambs which
he sold for breeders at rates as follows
two for ten dollars each, two for eight dol
lars each and one for seven dollars. He
bought full breed meriuo buck Of Mr..
Holloway for $1,000, to mix with his
Southdowns. The mixed breeds produce
a larger wool, without materially changing
the fineness, while the Southdowns are SUI
perior to any other for mutton-thus be-
getting more valuable stock for wool and
mutton. These sheep have heretofore at
tracted but little attention. The breed
was first brought to this county from Be
lott last fall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
Dsaih Of q Venerable Old Citizen.

Departed this life, September 10th, at
the residence Of Mr.. John Pepper his SON.
in-law, ii Boscobel, Andrew Barnett Esq,
in The 66th year of his age. Deceased
had beer slightly i'll for some weeks, but
was suddenly taken down and died in a
few hours thereafter
Esqr. Barnett emigrated TO this county
with bis large and resfscs-ole family from
Brookville, jefferson County, Pa. He was
widely known as the proprietor,and popular
landlord of the Barnett House in Lancaster
and afterwards as the proprietor Of a hotel
of the same name at Boscobel. Esqr.
Barnett possessed fine social qualities and
was most desirable companion and an
excellent citizen. No man in the county
was more respected. He. leaves a large
family Of sons and daughters, most Ct
them adalts, to mourn his departure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
E4g-We learn from Mr.. Henry r. Mi


g3- We learn from Mr. Henry r. Miles
Of Wyalusing that he will be candidate
before the County Convention for. the Of
fee es Register Of Deeds. In justice to
~ Miles as well as the present incum bent
OFT office, Mr.. E. i. Mears, who is a
candidate for re.election,we notice that both
'ue uncompromisedly opposed to allowing
the puolic records in that office to be used
by land pirates for makingan distract Of
Titles, a work for which that class Of char
acters have been working in this county
for some years, but thus far without any
show of success. Last fall the combined
gang apparently abandoned the project,
having been repulsed by Mr.. Mears with
threats that iftheY came again there would
he fight in defense Of the records. But.
IL seemed they only awaited events, being
| tdld1there would be male despera te
attempt to elect some one this fall who is
privately pledged to permit the Abstract
to BE made. Wei, one Of the Supervisors
of last year, then known to be favorable to
this work, has been urged BY private letters
TO be a candidate for the office, butsowiag
to revelations since made as to the combin-
ations Of spectators to influence or coop
crate with the County Board in trespassing
upon the county offices and employing
them as the agencies Of spectators, he
declined - run for them and gave BIS
kindly solicitor notice that be no longer
tayored such prostitution Of the Office.
The last We have heard from the Abstract
men is that Mr. Geo. H. Cox is to be their
candidate. In justice to the County Board,
though one Of the leading members form
erly favored the Abstract swindle, all now
profess to be opposed to it. Tie people
Of Grant will be perfectly secure against
the scheme Of the land pirates with either
Mr.. Meals or Mr. Miles for Register, even
should the County Board assume guardian
ship over the office as they have with the
offices Of County Treasurer and Clerk Of
the Board, in which they have at least
partially failed. There are fixed statute
laws regulating each of these Offices, an5
the people should see 10 it this fall that
there are county officers elected, not one Of
whom can he prosttuted by County
Boards, rich land Spectators or other par
Ties Of great pretending inf fence. And
for the encouragement Of the public Off
GERS e will say that the peoplJ have more
Influence than County Boards and specula-
tors; also, that the latter always desert
their Yielding tools, whereas the people
stand by those who do their bidding aud
I'LL their offices well and according TO the
letter Of the law. We hope the desperate
attempts Of land pirates to overhaul the
records under pretense of making an alb
stract but real design to get possession Ct
perhaps a thousand defective land titles
held BY ignorant but innocent persons in
Grant County,will be a continuous failure.
They can only be made 10 fail by keeping
the Registers office in the hands Il true
men ike Mears and Milss in future. Cur
duty 10 the public in this matter has been
discharged for the Il esent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
Snrinnield. Mo. Sent. 10

From Lieut.. Williams, 1st Missouri
cavalry, taken prisoner near Mewtonia, on
Saturday the 18th, since escaped, we learn
that the notorious guerilla, Col. Hays, was
killed there on the same day by one of our
nickets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

HONE INsURAHcE.-The hudson 3Nsl-
tiag is surely doing an even, general and
heavy business in this county and in every
town alike. The terms are low, and as
only the safest property is taken, the 10 ses
are proportionaly few and payments Of
losses prompt. J. Basfcrd Of Glen Ia
ven aud $. p. CLARK Of Platteyille are
agents-the latter constantly travelling.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
San FRANCISCO, Sept. Is.

hJttIi y IdhLIcNUy kJOT't' !,
Animmense mass meeting was held az
Music Hall on Sunday, to arouse the pe0-
pie to tbs Importance Of making credlta-
bic contributions to the relief of the SICK
and wounded soldiers. The Mayor pre-
sided. Speeches were ma 9 by Rev. Ihos-
Starr King, Eugene Casserly, Fred. BIZ
lings, aud others.
The meeting was very enthusiastic;
The movement raised money, and VIII
likely prove q great success.
Part Of the estate Of the last Senator
Frederick was sold at auction Saturday
ior $1,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

MRs. STORMS would inform the ladies
Of Lancaster and vicinity that she Is prepared to do al
kinds or Millinery work, repsinng. bleaching and col
oring on reasonable terms and win gaErans her work
t. give satisfaction. she be found atihe residence
Of Mrs. PypD, sxo s.o.ks north OF Bazsei's Drug
store. lsN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
Cincinnati. Sent. "a


Gen. Lew Wallace was relieved this
morning Of command in Kentucky, and
! ordered to report at Columbus to organ
ize the paroled prisoners for battle against
the lndiaus. Gen. A. j. Smith now has
command. Gen. Wallace went to Colum-
bus Tonight Great Indignation is islt
among the citizens and soldiers, because Of
his supersedure.
Rumors are rife on the streets Of re,
verse to the federal arms at Munfordsyile,
Ky.
A battle has certainly been going on
between Buell. and Bragg, and the belief
is entertained in military quarters that the
main force ofKirby Smith las gone to re-
inforce Bragg.
| Capt. Ware, aidde-caup 10 Lew Wal.
lace, who went out with flag of truce,
returned to-day, and reports the enemy's
lines, near Walton. twenty miles from Co
vingtop, but from information received BY
Capt W., the main force Of the enemy
were moving towards Munfordsyille
Scouts, however, asseyerate that the enemy
are encamped near Winstown, which j.
not improbable. They may return sud
denly. The utmost vigilance will be eGer-
cisrd to prevent surprise.
Gen. Morgan, at Cumberland Gap,sends
a1eport that The rebel forces are concen-
tratiug on the south side Of the Gap, men.
anoing bis position.
BucSnes, with 10000 or 5000 men
is certainly moving into kentucky to ro-,
iniorce Bragg, who win desperately con-
tend the right to bold that State. Buell.
viii also exert himself to the utmost to
dive Bragg from the State.
The guerilla bands have been driven
back from the Ohio River, aad navigation
is again resumed. Boats continued to car.
nv cannon on their bows for al emergency.
The following correspondence explains
itself:
Cairo, Sept. ls.
To lion e. N. Stanton, Secretary Of
H'or. Washington:
Gen Grant is sending here a large num-
Der of negro women and children. and d.
reefs me to ask you what to do with them.
Parties in Chicago and other cities wish
them for servants. Win | be allowed to
turn them over to responsible committees
to be so employed9 If so can transport
them at government expense!
]. M. TUTrLE.
Brig. Gen. Commanding District Cairo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
The following correspondence explains
Washington, Sept. is, 1926 P. NJ.

Washington, Sept. Is, 1926 p. NJ.
TO Brig. Gen. THatle, Commanding:
You are authorized to turn over, to re-
sponsible committees, negro womenand chill
dren, who viii take them in charge, and
provide them with employment and support
in the Northern States, and you may fur
nish transportation at government expense
(SigneD, 4. NJ. Stanton,
Sec'y Of War.
In accordance with the above, Gen. Tut
tie invites correspondence from thoss want
ing coloroi help.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

TT Tie Indians arc holding about 800
white prisoners, chiefly women and chill
dren,a and ask as a ransom for them 100000
ii default Of which they are to be slaught-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

gS MI B. +. Hilton Of Tafton requests
US to say that he will be candidate be-
fore the County Convention for the office
Of Sheriff. Mr.. Il. will be remembered
as prominent member Of the County
Board two years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

EE-The 25th Res't, left camp at La
Crosse or Friday Of last week to fight the
Indians under Gen. Pope. They were or
dered to ST. Paul, for the present, where
it appears Gen. Popeis to hold bis head
quarters. We suppose the 25tb viii be
satisfied with this order, perhaps prefer it
10 fighting the white rebels. The four
Grant County companies in this Regiment
sent down their friends in Grant County,
nearly, if not quite $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

PIrTsBURa, Sept. IS.
Universal gloom prevails in the city III
consequence of tie terrible disaster al The
Allegany Arsenal yesterday. A public
meeting was held at ths Board Of Trade
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

e. COL Moores Regiment, the So.
expected Is u called into camp At Racine,
lie fist Of this week
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23

San Francisco, Sept. Is.
Several showers in the mountain DIS
tricts recently, indicates the lear spproacn
Of the rainy season.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-20
NLu-JfRSET ITEUs.

4 ia. of BrJolci'a IS Jrnsr Cirf.--N saturday
next is ,o be devoted TO day OF REJOICING IN Jene}
civ. in honor Of te recent victories gained by tar
Uum. iorccf. An public bu.,nets j. TO be trpe-"ed'
a national falntc fred. fas displayed pnOlc "nd
private buildings illuminated and fireworks eco o'!'
Al ilc meeting of thc Common Council last even
inc AlI. Cleveland offered the following rcsoution',
which were unanimously udopfod;
Ia, re- I,t tc Council cons it.ate the people 90 'ef-
, inv rou is recent victories ucii'sed hj oar N1 a
rnl urou ,he ro.pDct ibus opened Z" aa 81 'i's'y
..f.r Do ri ilr g1ii.is Old Union under re ''.t
lica rs have pisau cd cn f." scattered cooA" 20
erraf eud powerful u'lion. t,.-.,. ..
p,,,f lh-t tire 22i inst the anniversary Of the bh OF
M Fsrer OF bl. Colny vii bee ht octnsio" upon "eh %
hc .laf-i u en-, t0us that must move every patriotic
te nn4 We therefore recommend that secular en- -. n'nt
tiaf places 81 business be oosed aud That To PEG
ME al Irry ITS hop ihe DAY rs one oil su ha ~ .'Hs
I,fI, Ih.. al public othces directed Z" De close
,ra lie lt tlai tho Stare and rrrs ac h''isd c.et we
,b lg dime sud that they be Illuminated nom 70
ia th. evening aud that the citilcns 90 requested -
. tfr rnal cooIa and 30 illuminate tAeh houses III
th. O.. enlur 40 lnf - practicable ~
M sum Of tlo Wa pplepat"d 20 d'fty t7 eAfen'e
IT,, ,a'nir &C. nud Aldermen Ceseilnd. Clara, and
ilc,. Ter wrre appointed Committee Of Ansnscnents'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-20
she bias none now. Il has not been her practice to

she bias none now. Il has not been her practice TO
engage in the hazardous work of pulling down and
putiDg up Governments, bat While sle keeps her
original views she would OF cOurse he lad 10 see
sennd, orderly Government established ID country so
b.essed by nature and 20 cursed by man.
Up 10 the present time the Allies have not gone
beyond tho limits traced out ia the convention OF
October, and, far Us England is concerned, 1t ls
not likely that she will take any prominent part IN
tue measures which may DC ultimately deemed neces-
s,ry TO cOmplish fully the objects Of that coDven-
ton. Duly considered the terms OF this instrument
are very wide, and 80 long as each of the Powers,
and the Powers collectively DO not seek advan-
tage territorial or otherwise for themselves, they
may perform many acts which at first light do not
seem 10 have been contemplated. For instance, an
advance upon the capital not contemplated III Octo-
Der, would still be within the limits Of the conyeu-
ton. Ibat France and Spain are preparing for this
step has long been evident. The Span,sh force al
ready large, could be easily rc-eniorcel from the
large garri on OF Cuba and the French Gov, rnment
has ordered out fresh troops for Vera Cruz Neither
OF these Governments likely TO make sacrifices Of
tins ,ture unless with view TO permanent results
calculated TO promote their own policy, to benefit
Mexico Toy the suppression OF anarchy aud the rest
Of the world through the development of commercial
intercourse Pcnciag tie operations Of the French
and Sqaniards 10 tie interior, B-itieh marines may
probably occupy San Juan dUlloa, at least curing
lbe healthy months; ard our naval forces will
tainly renail at hand until tbs whole qesion is set
tied on some presumably secure basis. The only
warrant for our intervention ~ the inability of the
Republican authorities 70 fulfill their Obligations. and
once engaged III war, which entails expense, il s for
tie A les 10 decide on measures which they may
deem likely TO secure what does not now exist-a
peaceful, orderly, aud honorable government.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-20

L.tr.raof IhHf.dly F-h. o. 'rf
CorroV-Salc- for Two days i,c1l balrs iuclri.
ing tos0t lp'cuatoH sid eIpoHefl ile n-s.t .os,d
o.. ~ ali trc' sngsd.
rnr,usrrn.-ihe msfi't l. duh viii Downward iea
i..rg.
Fno,Ifioy.-The m1rir' o. dHl
Lo.uo,. Tlur.lay, F'l o. l..t
foa.oia c'ntsf 90 o.. I0Yl..
American -..r.i.e. Gro quiet ard steady
Fr,a. Ihr I.tI.t plIg Hrr,(CUy .irtaf ~ PEI. O.
There wa- ln increased demand inr mOacy lc'iei-
lss. . Fcert SOS a.isd Boa iaany qn.rer+
J,.r Jt( Iosf.a Tina. (Ci'g i-tri-J 10 10 o..
TIE fuaucl accounts from AoW-l Drk t.ac Chat
fte F.l.f. G..,rrre.' az An'r- hove r'.atei 90 l
IL. ftrIr .tsI.- of flooding ffrlr r.urty sl.t f f.H
trf.. -a s,id chip 20 fn tulstd lriu. tlc i.oHiH .
December ruoHft.d D.. about 81. .'H
L,sDos rIocE EAcnAsCf, FfB. g, leb!-orEF-
I.t rIfs.t nl.o's money. ~. ton.'s. saco.t'
tffa.ol ti a.. N-.. Ilrrr ief trHfs ptI 20.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-20
FRANCE.

Il, Ihe LontoH HiPpiag G0zenc slater. on "the
ced authority" that Tie French Government had
aiie"ed the Superior Council Of Commerce 10 indi-
an inquiry lnto The operation Of the French
Aa'igation Laws, with view 10 important mod lca-
sfu- and revisions
dr-de throughout France showed 10 Improvement.
Ibe Paris Flour market was unchanged. bus do
nestle wheat was rather de4rer.
~ Best, the great French chemist Is dead
The Bourse had been firm, but closed dull and
GCOIing al lao.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-20
INDIA AND CHINA.

TIE mails from Calcutta, China, and Australia
had arrived az Alexandra.
a private telegram from Calcutta of Jan. II re-
ports "Piece Goods and Yarns unsalable-prices
nominal THIS was, of course, under the influence
of the Trent affair."
A Melbourne telegram reports the destruction by
fire of the ship Empress Of the Seas. shortly after
leaving that port for Liverpool. Passengers and
gold saved.