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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-04-24
Executive Department, April %, 81.
GunbOat Expedition up the Kappa
hammock.

WASHINGTON. April II Il nte ligence was re-
ceived to day from the Potomac tlot!lla, which
on the 18th inst, visited the town OF Cr0ana. a
boats crew was sent ashore there, but when with
in q few yards of the beach they were hrod upon
nv the rihed nieces No one injured. Th g
boat received several bullets in her hull.
The Jacob Bell, beng the nearest inlmmediate-
ly opened fire on the rebels which scattered them
in every direction. After TINS, me Hotllla pro
ceeded on ia voyage towards Frederlcksburg'
Arriving opposite LOwryS Point batteries, they
commenced from the whole feet to shell the en-
emys works and Notifications, driving out the
pickets who have occupied 1t since ITS evacuation
twelve DAYS ago by large body oil the rebel army.
After the shelling the boats crews landed, ana
proceeded to burn some $50 plank and log houseS
used by the rebels as quarters, which were entlre
ly consumed; after which the boats returned 10
their ships, loaded with blankets, quilts, med
icines and muskets lett by the reoetS Ill theT
flight.
Tine fleet then proceeded to the town of Tappa-
hammock, about two miles above Fort Lowry,
arriving off which blank cartridge was fired and
a flag If truce hoisted which was responded TO by
the people of the town by displaying number of
white flags Our Commander with his gigs and
crew landed where they were met ny a large con
course OF people of all c0l0rs, and 1t seemed with
great demonstration by the dark population. The
American flag was run up over one of the largest
houses in the town, when it was hailed with en-
thusiastc cheering by the crews OF our own gun
boats Subsequently our Commander was inform
ed that some of the people of the town had SAID as
soon as we left it would be torn down. Our Com
mander then politely told them if it was, he would
give them six hours to leave the town before he
burnt it.
information was given by the contrabands that
four large schooners and other distractions
had been placed in narrow chanAel of the river
five miles this side of fredericksburg, TO prevent
our approach to that place, where lie the steam
els st. Nicholas, Eureka, and Logan; the former
mounted with two guns AS lar as coald pe
learned there were no rebel soldiers the neck
of land lying between the Potomac and the Rap
pahannock, excepting few picket cavalry, com
posed of Marylanders, to prevent the escape OF
negroes
On the 18th inst, the fleet lay off Rappahan-
mock about % miles below Fredericksburg.
Our fleet captured the sloop Reindeer, loaded
with oysters! shad, cedar p0sts,and carpet bags
containing quantity OF clothes for the rebels,
with many letters, from which latter it was as
certained that the rebels were evacuating Fred
ericksburg, and talking OF burning that town to
keep it from falling into hands. The feet
then proceeded down the river to Colns Greek,
and there cut out two very fine schooners.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-04-24

The news of the death of Gov. Harvey, was
received by all classes of our citizens as great
public calamity. All the stores and business
places were closed and several draped in mourn
ing. The Public schools were dismissed in the
afternoon, and the church bells tolled. But all
these outward demonstrations were not as ex-
pressiVe of the deep feeling of sorrow that per-
v"ded the community, as the general express
son on the countenance Of every one Many
Q; our old citizens who had known and loved
governor Harvey as man, before he became
known and respected by all, as an able, honor
able and faithful State officer, fairly wept on
tie reception of the news.
We notice that in all parts OF The State the
sad news was received with the same demon
stration of deep and umfeigned sorrow. The
people felt that thai had lost wise and ma
trotie Governor, whose place could hardly be
ed And the loss WAS the more keenly felt
nat at this particular time, We need in The chief
executive office of the state just such a man a.
Governor Harvey - one familiar with all the
aHa'fs OF the state, Who has the experien ce in
these troub!ous times to guide the shin of State
with Judgment. wisdom and moderation.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-04-24
A ESeminisceRce.

Our friend P. CosGRovE, who by the way is
quite an antiquarian, has handed us a copy Of
the Southport American, of March 23d 1874,
Just about eighteen years old, which was then
edited by our late excellent Governor l.. p
HARVEY. This number contains quite a
lengthy description of the celebration of st.
Patricks day, as it appeared for the first time,
in the then village of Southport. Among the
toasts read on the occasion was the following:
THE liberty of the Press, the palladium of the
peoples rights, the organ Of Intelligence which
widely dihuses the sunny light of literature
and knowledge over mental darkness and i'm
parts ''lustre and perfume to the flowers of
genius.
When this toast was announced, l. p Har-
vey, Esq, was loudly called for by the
multitude. To which he briefly responded as
follows:
"Your call, fellow citizens is totally unex.
pected, inasmuch as was informed by the
President previously to sitting down to the ia
BILE. that my esteemed friend Mr.. ShoIes was
an invited guest at your board and had b zen
requested to respond in behalf of our profess
sion. | regret gentlemen that circumstances
have detained him from being with you, the
more especially as am but too conscious that
any in1pron,ptu remarks that may offer will be
but poor compensation for your loss in not
hearing him in response to this sentiment.
As an humble member of the editorial corps
however, am ever ready to put forth my fee
bic efforts, in ''nagnifying' our calling
The freedom of the press is styled by COM
mon consent the Palladium of Liberty. By its
Il -.
upon the popular mind until the wronged are
stirred up to action. Through its exertions
these wrongs come to the knowledge of the
people of every clime-and its advocacy pleads
the cause of the oppressed against the oppres-
sor before the high trib unal OF public opinion
throughout the civilized world.
Through the labor of an untrammled press
the darkest recesses of popular ignorance are
illumined, and light truly described in the
words of inspiration AS with healing in it's
wings, arises upon those who sit in the deepest
gloom of mental and moral darkness. Thoue hts
that breathe the inspiration of freemen and
words that burn with eloquence of truth once
printed, are, as it were, borne upon the wings
of the winds and thus come within the breath
of every living soul
Tyranny may confne the body in dungeon,
and may shut out the man from the
the sunlight of freedom-but, so long the
press is left unrestricted, the trembling pen
will give birth to the glowing thoughts of the
imprisoned mind, and the messengering of
types will bear them wider than the human
voice could ever reach, and give to them myr-
lad fold greater than individual effort could
ever attain. 1t is said that printed thought
never dies; and tell you gentlemen, SO long
as the liberty of the press is unre strained, hu-
man liberty too win never die, and its fire will
never gO out.
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Proclamation TO she People OF wisconsin.


WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God to
take from The people of this State its Chief
Magistrate, the Hon. LOUIS p. HARVEY,
who ON the Nineteenth of this month lost his
life in the waters of the Tennessee river, while
executing a noble and self-eh sen mission of
philanthropy in trying to recover, from the re-
cent battle in Tennessee the dead and to al
eviate the sufferings Of the wounded soldiers
of this State Therefore, I Edward Solomon.
Governor Of the State of Wisconsin, on assum-
ing the office devolved upon me by that sad
even, do hereby liz behalf Of the State of Wis
conein. tender TO the bereaved widow of its late
beloved Chief Magistrate, the deep and sorrow
full sympathy and coincidence Of its people, and
do hereby recommend that for thirty days
from this date all public offices, court houses,
and other public buildings be clad III mourning.
and that dnring that time the people of this
State wear the usual badges of mourning, and
/ do further appoint Thursday, the first day of
May, A. ID. 1862. as a day OF public rest and
cessation of business, and recommend to the
people of this State, that or that day between
the hours of ten and twelve o'clock in the morn-
ing, they assemble in their respective towns,
cities, and villages then and there to commem
crate the death of the late Governor, the Hon.
Louis p Harvey, by such public demonstra-
tons as may be appropriate to the occasion.
In testimony whereof, &c. (Stgned)
EDWARD SALOMON, Governor.
Executive Departments April %, 81.
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reported Death of Gem. Leoni.ias Poll

A Nashville correspondent of The LomspiIe
Journal says General Bishop Leoni6as Polk was
shot at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, and
.'died on the Sunday night of tie fight, with the
most horrible imprecations on his lips "
The same correspondent says; "Of Briga-
diers, Southern accounts admit the loss of Hind
man, Claiborne and GLADDEN.. 1t is also said
that the rebels have lost from 500 to 900 field
officers, who, owing to the demoralized state of
the men, were compelled to expose themselves
and lead their men into danger. The mortality
among the officers, field and general, must have
been very large
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-04-24
Review of the Bo~som s,rOdmce Azarssc

Review OF the Boston RPOdHce Market {,
for the week ending Apr 10, 1852.
Reported for the KenoshG Iejegrdph by GEJ. NJ.
F0WLE & CO., No IL, Fosters Wharf Boston, Mass.
We have still! to notice very quiet market for all
kinds of merchandise and no movements of any mpor.
lance have tekeu pace since our last.
FLCUR.-The foreign adyices continue unfavorable
for shipments, and low ade flour in consequence has
decided downward tendency. We quote sales of COM
mon brands Western at $4T5a500; fancy brands GOA
12 extras at 525a5 3d. but considerable sales could
be made 1925 per bb, and superior 5T5a6, so
per bbl, including Geuesee Ohio and Mich st. Louis
superior has been good request at 90 Dbl
Canada -four is du and in moderate dem nd; quote
fancy at S30Ua525 extra at 5,25a53S and superior
5,T2a6,50 per Dbl.
GRANTING market for has been quite firm III 9
past week, and with moderate and steady demand, &
light receipts; prices shade higher The sal of
Western Southern yellow are 65a66c, and Western
mixed at 64a65c.
OATs-There is very little change. The market is firm
with sales at 3Sa40c, for Western and Canada In Rye
there have been aes OF small lots at 71a7Sc Shorts
very scarce, and higher than had occasion
to note for long time. Sales at S26 per ton.
PROVISIONS,-There is no improvement to notice in
the Pork market The demand is moderate, ami sales
of prime at $lO 50a1 90; at 275al350 and clear
extra clear az Sl400al4 so per boil, cash. Beefis firm
with small stock, and demand moderate The sales have
been at $l2a1450 for Eastern and Western mess and
1S00a15 so extra family. Lard unchanged sales at
Ss9c Smoked Hams in fair demand at TAI 1-2c. In
Butter and Cheese no change &c notice.
MONEY.-rhe market continues easy. There is very
little demand outside OF the Banks and all first class pa
per is taken readily at sac per cent
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Hon. Edwerd SalamOn, uOv Governor of
wisconsin

The office of Governor, being made vacant, by
the death of Gov Harvey, Hon. Edward Salo-
mon is now constitutionally, the Governor OF
Wisconsin. Mr.. Solomon, is comparatively a
young mana German by birth, and graduate
OF German University. He is man OF I'M
assuming manners, gentIemanly bearing, and
well calculated to make favorable impression,
in whatever circle OF responsibility he may be
found
Politically, Mr.. Salamon is of democratic an
tecedents he was however, never strictly de.
voted to party, and is said to have voted fol
Lincoln in tn last Presidential election, 1t will
be recolected that the Republican State Con
vention last fall, in order 10 prove their sinceri
ty, in inviting the cooperation of all parties tc
put down the rebellion, placed two Union Dem
Gratis on the ticket-Edward Solomon Of Mil
waukee for Lieut.. Governor, and james 7. Lewis
of Columbia county for Secretary of State. The
Democratic Convention subsequently met al
/ Madison, and nominated an cut and out Demo
cratic tieket-putting II. NJ. Billings Of Iowa
county, in domination in opposition to Mr.Salo
mon. Notwithstanding MIR. Saamon since his
residence in the State, had been classed as a
Democrat, yet the party to which he was repr-
ted to belong, did its best to defeat him for the
office of Lieut.. Governor. He was however
elected-but 10 thanks to the Democracy.
1t is perhaps unreasonable to expect that the
office made vacant by the lamented death Of
Gev Harvey. will be filled with equal ability
in ever respect by Governor Solomon, Mr.
Solomon has not had the experience, and the
advantage of long acquaintance with our State
affairs but we have fnl confidence to believe
that his administration will be intelligent, faith
full and honest
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-04-24

GRAIN AND STocK TRADE OF CHICAGO we
learn that the Messrs. Fairbanks have set in the
elevators this city during the last year, about
seventy of their five hundred bushel hopper scales
and several smaller ones. Each Of these can be
loaded to its full capacity, and the load discharged
in few minutes, which shows something of the
immense amount of grain which can be weighed
upon them. They have also set, at the different
stock yards in the city, five of their stock scales
with platforms Of sufficient size to weigh whole
car load at once which must add greatly to the
facilities for shipping live stock from this market.
Chicago TIL
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-04-24
PRELTMINARIEs TO A BATTLE.
HEADQUARTERS Army OF TIE
PCToNAC. April Is 1890

In the engageAent on Wednesday
between the Sd Vermont and the enc.
my, 80 Of our men were killed and 90
wounded, ten probably fatal. The
regiment behaved with great gallantry,
driving a superior number of the enc
my from their fortified position, but
the rebels being reinforced, they were
obliged to retire. Our artillery mow>
ed the rebels down by acres.
Lieut.. b. &. Wagner, typographical
engineer, lost an arm yesterday, by a
shell striking the table in front of him,
on which were his papers. His arm
was amputated, but he will probably
recover.
About one this morning, the enemy
in force attempted to cross dam in
front of our lines, with a view 10 cap.
turing battery of ours. A reserve
force of our infantry opened fire on
them, forcing them to beat a retreat,
leaving their dead and wounded on
the field, which they succeeded in re-
covering. BY daylight both parties
opened fire with artillery, which has
continued to the present time. Nine
of our men are killed
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Melancholy Death of Gov. Harvey

Wisconsin to day mourns the loss of her Elk
ecutive, who was, on Saturday, accidentally
drowned in the Tennessee river, where he ha s
been spending some days looking after the con-
dtion of the Wisconsin troops.
Governor Louis P HARVEY was as honor
able and upright public officer 81 ever held
IA position of trust responsibility, AS a
member of the State Legislature, as Secretary
of State under Governor Randall, and as Gov
ernor, he has been conscentiously faithful in
the discharge Of his duties His fair name as
an honorable business man before he entered
public life, has never subsequently been in the
least furnished. He was too true man to do
wrong, and therefore was never moved from
the line of rectitude by the communicating and
colroding influence of politics. He was a ser
want of the people-nota mere politician; and
there is no living man who can point to one I'M
worthy, selfish or disbonorable act in the his
tory of his official career. 1t is natural, there
fore, that the death of such Governor,o of such
a man, should cause sincere sorrow to fill the
hearts of the bereaved people of Wisconsin,
Chieag0 Journal.
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The Cap ,uro of Fort Pulaski.
YORK April Il

The steamer Mcclellan has arrived from
Port Royal, which place she left on the 18th.
The frigate Vermont was being towed IN as
the Mcclellan came out
The following is an account OF the capture
of Fort Pulaski: On the morning of the 10th,
Gen. Gilmore sent to the fort demanding an
unconditional surrender. Col. Omstead re-
Mid he was there to defend, not to surrender
the fort. Our batteries Immediately opened
fire, A few rounds shot away their flag, bat it
was replaced, and firing was kept up till sun
sci. Gen Gilmore then placed a battery at
Roat Point, only six teen hundred yards from
the fort to break the walls, aud commenced
firing at midnight Tor that purpose with Parrot
and James guns. On the morning Of the llth
two breaches were discovered on the south
east face of the fort, which at noons assumed
huge proportions, and at about two O'Clock the
rebel rag was hauled down and the white flag
displayed, and the fort surrendered. Col. Ohm
sted stating that it was impossible to hold out
longer, our rife shots reaching the magazine,
and most of his guns being disabled. The 7th
Connecticut regiment took possession thst night
The Union loss is one killed and one slightly
wounded. Rebel loss three badly wounded and
three hundred and eighty five prisoners. One
hundred and FIVE prisoners are en- board the
Mcclellan, in charge of Col Morrill,, aid to
Gen. Hunter.
By the Mcclellan we learn that Jacksonville,
Fla. had been evacuated, and our troops arriv-
ed at Hilton Head on the steamer Cosmopolitan
on the 9th.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF GEN. HUNTER.
Washington, April ls.-The following was
received at the War Department to-day, from
Gen. Hunter, commanding in South Carolina:
PoRT ROYAL, S. C., April II,
VIA SANDY Hook, Aprill7.
We opened our batteries on Fort Pulaski on
the; morning of the 10th inst. After thirty
hours continuous firing, a practicable breach
was made and preparations for storming were
about TO omnlence, when the rebel flag vas
struck, We have captured Al guns, 1000 shot
and shell, 30 900 pounds Of powder, 300 prison
ars with their small arms and Announcements,
end good supply of provisions. One of our
men was killed, none wounded.
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GDaEgsgEER CE.RK.
OFFICE KENOSHA TELEGRAPH,
NAaL- lEEl

GRAIN AARKET-The roads ale improving, but moi
yet sufficiently good to enable farmers to bring forward
their grain by wagons The railroad pts also
light The wheat market is unsettled as buyers have
nearly lost confidence, in the prospect for future
prices. No wheat may he quoted at 7oa7G, No q &C
a7O Oats 22a28 to local trde.
PROYISIONS.-Butter is rather more firm for choice
grade, which may be qoted at sa10. Eggs :, Pota-
toes 2Oa25
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-04-24
OGiciai Dispatches from General Vac
EleiIan.

WASHINGTON, Aprail ls.-The fol,
lowing despatch was received to-day
at the War Department from Gen. Nc
Clellan's head quarters OF the Army OF
the Potomac
APe1L I8.-About half an hour after
MIDNIGHT, the enemy attacked Gen.
Smiths position and attempted to car
ry his guns. Gen. Smith repulsed
them handsomely and took some pri> :
oners, have no details, but will for
ward them as soon as my aids return.
The firing was very heavy. All is now
quiet.
SECOND DISPATCH. The position
occupied yesterday by Smith was en-
trenched last night, so that we have
been able to prevent the enemy from
working to-day, and have kept his
guns silent. The same result at the
batteries at Hyatt's Mills.
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Emancipation in tao DssGrict---The
Presidents Wessnge.

kekL01c- CftLseftS Of Tue SeT10Ee
and House Of Representations:
The act entitled An act for the release Of
certain persons held to service or labor in the
District Of Columbia, " has this day been ap-
proved and signed.
/ have never doubted the constitutional au-
thority Of Congress TO abolish slavery in this
District, and | have ever desired to see the
National Capitol freed from the institution in
some satisfactory way. Hence there has never
been in my mind any question upon the subject,
except the one Of expediencv, arising in view
Of ali the circumstances, If there be matters
within aud about this act which might have
taken course or shape more satisfactory to
my Judgment, do not attempt to specify them.
am graiifed that the two principles of COM
pensation and colonization are both recognized
and practically applied in the act.
In the matter of compensation, it is provided
that claims may be presented within nine ty
days from the passage of the act, but not there
after; and there is saving for minors, temmes
covert, insane or absent persons. | presume
here is an omission by mere oversight, and 1
recommend that it be supplied by an amenda-
DRY or supplemental act.
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SPECIAL Jv'OT'ECES.
Religious Notice.

discourse viii be delivered on Sunday morning mex
10 the Congregational Church, by Rev j. 7. MATHEWS
appropriate to the memory of Hon L. P. HARVEY lat,
Governor of Wisconsin, Services to commence at 10
A. N. The public respectfully invited.
Kenogha, April a. 1862
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DEEE1.

In this city Marca 1st OF inflammation Of the lungs
JAMES HENRY, only son of JAMES c. and HARRIET A.
PoMERoY, aged ~ years and 10 months,
Aud oh sometimes in visions blest,
Sweet spirit visit repose,
And bear from thine own world of rest,
Some balm of human woes.
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Sabbath School Association.

The semi-annual meeting Of The Kenosha County
Sabbath School Association will be held in the Church
j. D. Fowers, Wednesday, May 7th, at 10 O'Clock
a. NJ. Several addresses may be expected.
G. t. VAN ARsDALE, Sec
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THE TERRITORY" OF LAENIwA.-Senator
Pomerog. of Kansas, has introduced bill or
ganizing the Territory of Lanniwa, to be form
ed out the Indian Territory south of Kansas
and west of Missouri and Arkansas. The bill
contains ample provisions for treaties with the
Iudiau tribes now in occupancy.