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The New York herald., 1862-04-12

French bomb battery designed for ten mortars to) ln
the redoubt % tho Americans opened tho 18th with
one howitzer aud the 17tb, in tho morning. with two
eighteen FOUNDERS and the redoubt ~ with two NOR
tars An American battery Of four eighteen pounders
opened on the morning Of the nth Op) and another in
tho second parallel Of egheon-poandersJ three
twcnyfour FOUNDERS, howtzos and mortars hadopenod
on the 10th 90.
At the tmo Of tho British quitting their outward posi-
ton tho osiou cavalry aud mounted infantry undor the
Duke do Iauzcn with a body Of Virginia militia, COM
maudod by General Weldon passed over the riyor TO
Gloucester took position in front Of tho British works
aud kept That place fully bockaded as 10 cut Of all
communication between II and tho country The whole
vac under tho command OF General do Chosy.
The bos egcrs kept up ncessant cannonadc and tho
continued discharge Of shot and shells in few days
donagod the unfinished works Of the besegod on the loft
Of the town siloncod The GINS that were mounted on
them and ioned tho LOGS o great number Of men
The shells reached thc ships the harbor, SO that the
Cnarop, forty -four gupship psl, and tive Nasp0ts
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18
Ex,ract of FLESH for 4r.hy Uses.

DR.. S. R. Nichols brings to notice in the
Medical and Surgical Journal an article
for the sustenance of soldiers which is
worthy of very general attention, viz /:
dried extract of fiesh-a nourishing, easi-
ly assimilated food, in the most concentrat-
ed form. 1t is especially valuable for Sc
verely wounded soldiers as a restorative;
with q little wine it Immediately revives
their strength. 1t is a preparation well
known to chemists, and is highly recon-
mended by Leibig for provisioning ships
and fortresses in order to preserve the
health of the crew or garrison, in cases
where fresh meats or vegetables are want
ing. 1t is said to be used in the French
and Austrian armies, with the approval of
the most eminent military surgeons. Its
use among the wounded on the battlefield
might be the means Of saving many valu-
able lives. The exhaustion and sense of
intolerable thirst, might be in measure
removed by single draught from a can
teen filled with the rich soup resulting
from the solution Of half ounce in pint
of water. A half ounce represents the
whole amount Of nutriment in a pound of
fresh beef. The method of preparation is
very simple, and is thus described by DR..
Nichols:
"The whole process consists in taking
lean beef, free of bone and fat, chOpping it
fine as when used as sausages or mince
meat, and mixing it with its own weight of
cold water. 1t is then slowly heated to
boiling, and allowed to boil briskly for
moment or two, when it is strained through
cotton cloth to separate the coagulated al
bumen and fbrin. The evaporation to
dryness of the solution must be conducted
at low temperature by water bath or
steam heat. The powder is readily soluble
in water, and nearly eighty per cent. in
alcohol. Its degree of solubility in alcohol
is test Of its genuineness of the extract.
If less quantity than seventy-fve or
eighty per cent. is soluble, it should be
regarded as spurious or imperfectly pre-
pared"
When properly dried it will keep for
months. Enough can be stored in an ordi-
nary watch fob to sustain a soldier week. |
An ordinary porcelain lined kettle holding
a gallon is sufficient for the preparation Of !
the extract. To dry the solution put the |
kettle into larger vessel containing hot |
water. With but little trouble on the part |
of their friends almost every soldier might |
be provided with some Of this valuable |
nutriment.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18

Under this head, the Plain Dealer affects
to show the meaning of the late elections
and in doing this exhibits its leaning to-
wards a military dictatorship. Having
said truly that what the people want is a
Vigorous prosecution of the war;" it
says that there was a " further resolute de-
termination of the masses that the plans
Of our Generals in the field shall not be in
terfered with. Noa-iHtecttrsncs with our
military leaders was the plain verdict of the
people" Here is q military despOtism
directly advocated. But the Plain Dealer
misersbly mistakes, or misrepresents, the
people in charging them with any such
doctrines. They have no such plans. On
the contrary, they will rise up in rebellion
against any such monstrous doctrine as
that the civil authorities shall bow down
before any General, be he who he may
The supreme power does not rest, and new
er shah rest, with the military arm. We
have not yet reached the point when
George B. Mcclellan, or any other Gener-
al can take the reins of Government. The
Plain Dealer says that the President is
fast cutting asunder the ropes which bind
him to the Constitution but where, we
would like to ask, in that instrument will
the Plain Dealer find any warrant for the
assumption of the duties of Congress and
the Executive by the sOldier2 In its fran
tic fear lest the radicals should do some
thingnOt expressly authorized by the Con
stitution, it forgets its own doctrine and
advises unconstitutional usurpation Of
power.
How was it about interference with
military leaders at the removal Of Fre-
mont Mr.. Plain Desler7 Did you see
anything heinous in III Or when General
Hunter vas amodifed2 Was that cut
ting ssundeT the ropes which bind us TO
the Sonstlfalie 81 sia-sii9aE = ifs-.#--s'
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18
The sword Of fthe LORD. .

While no one has interfered with the
congregations of the Southern Methodist
Church in Oregon and California, the con-
gregations of the Methods, Episcopal
Church in Texas and Arkansas have been
partly extirminated by fire and sword.
During the last Presidential compaign,
the Rev. Anthony BeWley, missionary Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, was as
sassinated in a shocking manner for no
other ofense than belonging to a profess
sedly Anti-slavery Church. We now learn
from the Central Christian Advocate, of
st. Louis, that another Methodist preacher,
the Rev. John NJ Chivington, formerly
presiding Elder of Rocky Mountain Dis
trict, Kansas Conference, and now Calonel
of a regiment of volunteers, has been in
strumental in inficting righteous punish
ment upon at least portion of the assas-
sins. The Central Advocate says:
"Of one gang of twelve, whom he over
took, five were shot, and seven wounded
and taken prisoners. The prisoners in
formed the Colonel that these twelve were
present and took part in the hanging of
Bewley at Ft. Worth, Texas. Retribution
msnifestly pursues the murderers.e They
hung an innocent Methodist preacher, who
was unarmed and unaided and was brut-
ally murdered and only in part buried, as
his bare knees were seen protruding out
Of the scanty earth covering part of his
body. Now, an armed Methodist preacher,
at the head Of regiment is called by his
country to defend its flag, and in pursuing
the common herd of Texas traitors he, in
the discharge of his duty, brings the just
retribution Of death on five of the assassinR,
and seizes the seven wounded associates,
and thus twelve of the cold-blooded murd-
erers of the evangelist, without the design
of the loyal Colonel, were met, with the
award of justice by an overruling Provid-
ence. Time may bring to light more about
this catastrophe, which has encouraged by
the declarations of Bishop Pierce and other
partisans of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. Surely, God is just; and justice,
though lame, at length reaches the guilty
with the stroke of retribution"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18

Foreign advices bring news Of revolu-
ton in Greece and the abdication Of King
Otho in favor of his brother, together with
the establishment of a Provisional Govern
ment. A few words regarding the events
preceding this outbreak will be Of inter
est: In 1921 Greece revolted from Turkish
rule and declared itself independent. After
a long struggle, in which Lord Byron par
ticipated, the nationality of Greece was
acknowledged by the Sultan in 1929. Had
not Lord Byron lost his life at an earlier
date, 1924, he would probably have been
placed upon the throne. Prince Leopold,
of England, son of George ", was offered
the sovereignty but declined it. In 1882
Prince Ohio of Bavaria, son of King
Louis, and at that time but II years ofage,
was accepted as King of Greece and COM
menced his reign by abjuring the Catholic,
and adopting the Greek religion. On his
majority in June, 1885, he began to govern
without regency, and married German
princess in 1886-One of the race Ofstrong-
minded women, whose evil counsel led
him for years to resist granting prOmis-
ed constitution to the country which adopt
ed him, and which he finally did grant on
the spur of revolution, in 1843. Ever
since, the purpose Of this royal couple has
been to render the constitution dead let
ter to give places, emOluments, and pat
rcnage to German followers, instead of to
well-qualifed Greeks; to treat with dis
favor and disrespeCt the European Powers
by whose material aid his kingdom had
been established. The rapacity of the Ger
man followers of the court has exhausted
the public treasury, and Of the national
debt the interest has remained unpaid for
years. The people becoming discontented,
the disaffection eliminated in the late rev.
OlutiOn, in which the''Bavarian dynasty was
deposed. What will be the result of the
struggle is not yet known.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18

The San Francisco Herald of October
21st, announces the arrival of our towns
man, Thomas Brown, as follows:
"AmOng the passengers arrived this
morning from the East, on the steamship
Orizaba, is Thomas Brown, special agent
of the United States Treasury Department,
who has been sent to investigate matters
in the custom and other departments Of
the Pacific Coast. Mr.. Brown is from
Ohio, and we are told was editor of the
Ohio Farmer"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18

Promotion of Lieutenant George Prentiss.
1t is with pleasure that we record the
promotion of Lieutenant George Prentiss
to the senior Captaincy of the 18th Michi-
gan Regiment, Colonel Stockton. Captain
Prentiss served with distinction in the sew
eral battles before Richmond, also at An
tietam, and it was for meritoriouso conduct
shown by him that he was promoted.
Captain Prentiss was formerly a resi-
dent of this city, and is brother of Loren
and Perry Prentiss, Esqs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18
Fifteen Union Men Hung-R etaIiation upon
the Rebe1s.

tllLeBu u mon NAem huUG-heEal1aLlou upon
the Rebels.
ALouisville dispatch to the Cincinnati
Commercial, says that on the passage of
Kirby Smiths rebel army out of the State,
via Cumberland Gap, they captured Cap
tain h. King and fifteen other Home
Guards, and hanged them, without any
charges being made against them, or Civ
ing them the benefit of "a trial. The Union
men of the city determined to retaliate,
threatening death to all rebel soldiers be-
tween Mount Vernon and the Gap. This
threat was carried into execution. Find
ing nine rebel stragglers on the route, on
the 9th, they we're hanged to trees Two
we're executed at Hackney's, near Big
Rockcastle River; two more at Pitman's
Corners, and the remainder beyond Lon
don. One of the soldiers executed was a
notorious man named Thrift, from Putnam
County, Ohio, who had Joined the rebel
army some time since.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18
PLANTATION BITTERS.


Extract from Letter on the Battle-Field.I
= =
This battle (Antietam) has been the most
sanguinary of the war, and tho only one
fought with visible design and open military
principles. The arrangement of our corps
the overlooking position of the commanding
General-the sending into action the right
and left divisions-the closing up of the cen
ter, and final success-excites bewildering
admiration, and carries the mind to the great
fields of Austerlitz and Wagram, fought by
Napoleon. Of all this have I spoken. The
heart history of such conflict, purchased by
the life of twenty thousand men, must be
found in the hospitals. War has its glo-
ries-but it has ten thousand demons in
these human tOrtures, that make the eye
balls aehe-the heart bleed-the lips palsy,
and the brain reel. The sight is at first pos
itively unendurable. The life blood of some
is still trickling away in silent calmness-
while the discovered limbs and maniac brain
of others give rise to sounds God grant may
not again witness.
But ye mothers who here seek a son-or
wives a husband-or sisters a brother-or
sons a father-know and be consolei that
even here the hand of mercy is watchful, and
better care is bestowed upon your loved ones
than mighta first seem possible. 1t was in
the hospital, where rested the gallant Hooker,
that learned the history of those mythical
words so often seen and so little understood,
as. T.-1s6O-X." Anything alleviating
the suTerings and saving the lives of our
soldiers, is a national blessing. witnessed
some astonishing results from this article.
It is well known the effect of burnt gun
powder and excitement is thirst, which ad-
ded to the loss of blood in the wounded, ere
ates the necessity of a reviving stimulant-
In this particular hospital, the physicians
were allowing their patients to drink Planta-
tion Bitters, otherwise called S. T.-1S6O-X,
and although the most numerous here-this
division having opened the fight at five in the
mOrning-the men were mostly composed
and there was very little fainting. The arti-
oAO AUS upOA LAO uGAfOh IL tAO AuU5L A1JOAu-
prehensible manner, superior to brandy, and
without subsequent reaction. 1t originated
in the West Indies, composed of the cele-
brated Calisaya Bark, Roots, Herbs, &C.; all
preserved in St. Croix Rum-the S. T.-I86O
x, being a secret ingredient not yet
revealed to the public. It is principally rec
commended for want of appetite, disordered
liver, intermittent fevers, stomachic difficult
ties, &c. I understand it was somewhat
known in the Southern States previous to the
war, and it appears an agent of Jefferson Da-
Wis recently applied to the prOprietors for the
privilege to make it for hospital purposes du-
ring the war, to which they made the following
reply:
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18


These gentlemen give the history of certain
ingredients of their article for over two hun
dred years-showing that through all changes
of the medical profession and its practition-
crs, strength, composure and cheerfuIness
have been derived from these sources. DR..
Woods in the Washington Hospitals informed
me that one patient was fast sinking and
crazy, and had not slept an hour for two
weeks, until the Plantation Bittors came to
his knowledge, when one days trial gave
him nights rest, and he was fast recover
ing. I am surprised our Government has
not equalled Jefferson Davis in energy, and
adopted this invaluable article in all our
hospitals. The weak soldiers cling to it like
brother. As lay member, I can bear
witness it is good to take," and affords
more energy and life than anything I ever
tried. Success to the Plantation Bitters.
But have digressed. In my next shall
speak of gathering in the wounded, burying
the dead, &c. NICoDEMUs.
nov15eod -dtrw- w4I8
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Southern Items.

A late rebel paper contains the follow
ing:
"a late number of Harper's Weekly con-
tains large cut representing the iron
clad navy as 4 will appear when COM
pleted and afoat. The sight of these mon
sters is enough to excite the gravest ap-
prehensions as to cur coasts and seaboard
cities during the coming winter. 1t is to
be hoped our Secretary Of the Navy was
aroused to take look at them.
H0ur rural districts are literally over
run with partridges. They have not been
hunted since the severe winter three or
four years ago, and since the war broke
out there have been few people to hunt, and
less to hunt with, lead and powder being
all in the hands of the Government. There
would be splendid sporting now, if shot
were not selling at $3.50 to So a pound.
There are but fifteen students at the
University of Virginia. All their leisure
hours are employed in playing Home,
Sweet Home, on the flute and ACCORDION"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18
English Iron CIads.

ReclsmatiOns have been made upon Eng
land for reimbursement of damage suffer-
ed by our commerce from the rebel vessel
of war Alabama, which sailed under Brit
ish papers. tits not believed that England
will allow the rebel irOn-clads building in
her ports to sail, unless she means war.
They won't be finished for three months.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18
IMPORTANT 10 FEMALEs.
DIR. CHEESBMAN'S PILLS

DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS.
Tho combination Of ingredients in these Pills ara
the result Of long and extensive practice They are
Mid in their operation and certain in correcting az
Irregularities painful Menstruation, removing al sh
structons whether from cold or otherwise hasdashs
pain in the side, papitaton Of the heart, whites al
nervous affections, Mysteries, fatigue pain n Ia
back and limbs, &c, disturbed sleep, which arises
from Interruption Of nature.
DIR. CHEESEEAN's Pills
was the commencement OF new era In the treatment
Of those Irregularities and Distractions which havs
consigned 50 many to premature grave. No female
can enjoy good health unless she Is regular, and
whenever an obstruction takes place the general
health begins % decline.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
are the most eGectual remedy ever known for all com
plants peculiar to Females To all classes they ars
Invaluable including, with certainty periodical reg
ulaFity. They are knnwn to thousands, who haTs
used them at diBront periods throughout the oounS
try having the sanction Of some Of the most eminent
Physicians in AmsFica.
Explicit directions, stating when they should not
be used, with each Box. Tbs price, sI,OO par Box
containing from 20 to co Pills. rr.
Pills sent BY mail, promptly By rsEnittiaz 70 ths
Proprietor. Sold by Druggists generally.
4. B. HUTCRINGS, Propristor,
% Csdar-st., New York.
~ Sold Wholesale and Retail In Cleveland b.
STRONG & ARMSTRONG. aprI4eowR7
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18

PAIN GRAVITY, MAGNETISM.
These are no times for anything but facts. Anda
length fact is known in medicine 1t is this-tha
pain is relieved and disease cured By
PURGATION WITH HBRANDRETH'S PILLS.
This Is as much q fact in medicine "a that the m
net is fact in navigation, that gravity ia fact
astronomy, or that light is but heat rarihsd, bu
which pieos Of glass oondenss into heat again
But the Sreat fact Of ths present day Il that
BRANDRETHS PILLS
invariably open the bowels and that all the humorI
which cause pain controlled BY natural anity b.
this GREGT MEDICINE.
IMPORTANT TO THOSE LIVING IN FEVER AND
AGUE DISTRICTS
Mr.. John Pudnsy, Springfield, Union County, New
Jersy, has used Brandres Vegetable Universal Pills
for fifteen years in his family and for all his banda
in which tine these Pills have cured them Of Billions
affections, Headache, rheumatism, Fever and ARuo.
Measles, WhoODng Cough, and in fact all the diseas
to which large family is occasionally sub sot BE
says no has never known them to fail and viii b
pleased to give his testimony at all times in hYor q
Brandrethis Pills
lsignedl JOHN PUDNET, -r
Springfield, Union Co, n. ].
All enquiries Immediately answered BY addrsasinr
Or. Brandreth, New York
aAHeW style OF BEandroth Pills at the sole azsDcy
20 Supsrfor-St
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sOlOmOnsOn's ImprOEed speetaeIes.
4. m. sOLOMONsON.

PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN,
Keeps largest assortment in the Optical line ofany
n the trade From his long residence in this City,
and the extensive patronage received during that
time, he would say to his old friends and the public
generally, that effort that could be put forth to
secure the very best quality of Crystal Glasses ground
under his inspection to suit the eyes, in all ca
curing weakness dizziness Inflammation OF the
sewing. The reputation Of SOLOmONSON'S estab-
ishmeut the most reliable TO get the best articles
In that line that can be obtained has become
tablished fact and atested by his patrons, whose ad
vice it is GO TO SOLOMONSON'S, (make no mis-
take,) 100 SuperiOr-St., under tho American, and
there you viii find the best kind Of sPECTACLES
adapted 10 your sight.
B5-M Mr. SOlOnonsOn would here inform the public
that he employs any in the sale of his Len
ses and those who desire pair of his Spectacles can
only obtain them by calling at his Establishment.
nA- ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted without pain
as perfect as natur al.
lOFEIcE-Eo 100 superior-st., under the American
Hotel. apr2
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18

Dear Sir-In reply to your communication
offering US Fifty thousand dollars for the
recipe and right to make the Plantation Bit
ters for your hospital purposes during the
war" We beg to say, your price is liberal
one, considering it would cost US nothing to
comply, and that otherwise we can derive no
revenue from the Southern States; but sir,
our duties to our Government and our ideas
of consistency would not allow US to entertain
it, although it may please US to assuage the
sufferings Of your misguided followers.
We remain
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18

A-AAOSH" u HASSAoAAs-A-H . sum OulCeFh-
The arrest Of COlonels Colburn and Duane,
of MoClellan's staff, resulted from remarks
made by them very uneOmplimentary to
the President because of their removal, and
beside they left the field without leave
They have arrived at Washington under
arrest.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18

Matthew Hale Smith, whose treatise on
Universalism is known to controversial
lists, has made as his latest change turn
to the Baptist Church. In his lifetime he
has mdae more ecclesiastical changes than
any other minister iu the United States
BE has written some rscy letters from
New York city to the Boston Journal, over
the signature Of eBurleigh",
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-18
A FRIEND IN NERD-TRY IT.

A FRIEND IN NEED-TRY IT. -
Dr. Sweets sINFALLIBLE LINIMENTI Il prepared
ron the recipe Of Dr. Stephen Sweet, Of Connecticut
the great bone setter and has bean used In his pra
toe for the last twenty years with the most astonish
ing success. As an external remedy II Ia without
rival and viii alleviate pain speedily than suV
other preparation. For all Rheumatic and Nervous
Dlaorders II is truly infalible, and curative fot
Sores, wounds, Sprains, Bruises, &C, its soothing
healing and powerful strengthening prOpensities eT-
cite the Just wonder and as Onishment Of all who have
ever given i trial. Over four hundred Certificates
Of remarkable cures per5rmed by it within the last
sWo years, attest 70 this fact Strong Armstrong
Agents for Cleveland. eclOaltsOwdsyF:R1l7