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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-22

that will not be comforted," because Of the
bereavements occasioned by this reckless,
this unnatural war; forced upon the country
by the dishonest political tricksters, and
rhadly ambitious deiisgogues, who; because
the "scepter had departed from Judes,'
determined to ruin country they could no
longer rule. Let him who can determine
the extent of that sorrow, determine also
the punishment tho authors Of it merit
and say whether this side of eternity, or
there, without hell, any punishment can
be inflicted adequate to the enormity of the
crime. . l~rU UHu'I. ra1f- .u7u-
There are but few slaves in this part Of
the country. The land is generally TILED by
white labor: but the country bears evidence
that il is awhite labor without sdsrsy, with
out enterprise, without ambition, that evi-
dently feels the degradation Of its associa-
ton with ooned labor, aud the crushing in
fuence of public opinion educated to re-
gard all labor as degrading, the normal
condition of which is slavery. There are
but few improvements. The people gener-
ally live in log cabins, such as are found in
some of the hollows of our county, without
stables, out buildings or improvements Of
any kind, clearly demonstrating that the only
ambition the sojourners in this beautiful
country and delightful climate have is to get
through the world as easily as possible. If
the men in Belmont county and other parts
of the State of Ohio, who are toiling and
sweating upon small farms of rough land,
and gaining but bare subsistence, were
located here on farms the value of those
owned by them where they are, and would
exercise the same amount of industry they
now do, they could soon get rich; and the
country would soon present very different
appearance. ..} s..'.5r,t
l will write, if spared, a. the earliest op-
portunity after the fight, and give all the
information l can obtain. ..t....
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-22
vallandigham too Much of Toad

Vallandigham too Much of Toad.
The New York Leader, the Democratic
paper of that city, in reviewing the Dem.
ocratic Address, says ofVallandigham
Two things, we know, however, and these
are, that a Democrats patriotism, like y
woman's virtue, should be above suspicion
and, that, as it is Mr.. Vallandigham pen
atty or misfortune to bear very great weight
of public odium, by reason of doubts as to
his loyalty to the national cause, he ought
not to ask the Democratic party to shoulde,
the load Ifhe is wronged, his innocence
will appear in due season if he has been un
faithful, he deserves all the condemnation
he can receive. Meanwhile we respectfully
suggest, to him to be little less officious, ant
to let those be Spokesman who are beyont
even suspicion. The Democratic party at tn,
present time, less than any other, is not Il
be run for any mans benefit, and least Of al
for Mr.. Vallandigham's. i"".
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-22

y E. P. CHRIsTY, the founder of the ia.
nous Chnsty's Ministries, who is worth
nearly 5000, 200, has for several months beer
possessed with the idea that the rebels will
invade the North and that consequently hi
shall lose everything and come to want. :
He has been considered insane on the sub
ject for some time past On Friday last h'
jumped out of window of his house in New
York, and at last accounts wastin dylni
condition. .t,i" ''' -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-22

If you desire to read, think, and reflect
about the inevitable negro, read the st.
Cairsville Gazette. Its columns are wholly
engrossed with the negro. Apparently its
Editor thinks, talks, writes, speaks, and
dreams of nothing but the negro-conse-
ouently it's columns are negro all the time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-22

THERE has been some regret that Far
ragut has not more euphonious name. =
A gentleman with slight German proclivi
ties says that it is not to be complained o.
.-.that is, in truth, ferry good"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-22

Two Divisions of Gen. Curtis army il
Ark ansas-A -Asboth and Davis'--have gone
to Tennessee to reinforce Gen. Halleck
Gen. Sigel went there with body Of troop
some time ago. ln etr ror{ aon
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
Spirited Address of General Mcclellan
to his Army on the Fourth of July

Headquarters 4rmy Of the Potomac Camp Rar-
riSOa's Landing, Juiy A. lS62-
Soldiers of the Army of the Potomac -
Your achievements Of The last ten days
have illustrated the valor and endurance Of
the American soldier Attacked by superior
forces and without hope Of reinforcements you
have succeeded in getting your base of opera,
tons 10y flank movement, always regarded as
the most hazardous Of military expedients.-
You have saved all your material, all your
trains and all yonr guns, except few lost in
battle, taking in return guns and co!orS from
the enemy.
Upon your march you have been assailed
day after day with desperate fury by men of
the same race and nation, skilfuy massed and
led
Uuder every disadvantage of number, and
necessarily of position also, you have in every
conflict beaten back your foes with enormous
slaughter.
Your conduct ranks you among the cele
brated arries of history
No one will now question that each of you
may always say, with pride, /" / belong to the
army of the Potomac"
You have reached this new base complete
In organization and unimpaired in spirit.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY.
FIGHT AT NEW-HOPE.
LOUISVILLE. KY, Saturday, July IL. 1862.


At New Hope, Nelson County, at III o.
clock las. night, party of the 35th Ohio
Regiment, under Leat. Col. Moore, encounter.
ed $50 Rebel cavalry, under Jack Allen, hall
a mile south of the railroad. After brisk
fire of musketry for twenty minutes the enemy
were routed aud fed. There were no Union
casualties Blood along the road was found
by the sk:niishers We sent ont, but no enemy
Later accounts say that these gnerias
burned the Town Of Lebanon, aud robbed ths
Commercial Bank located there.
Telegraphic communication is perfected to
Nashville. but hot over the Lexington branch
line, which will prevent US from receiving
further particulars tonight.
The Union re endorsements moving 10 tbs
direction of Lebanon could not have arrived
there until after the destruction of the place
but they are in hot pursuit Of the guerrillas
The train due here at 6 O'Clock last even.
ing did not arrive till near midnight Ths
passengers report that Col. Morgan's Rebel
cavalry bad been within seven miles of Cave
City, aud that they had left that point 500
strong, for Lexington. Col. Morgan also 40.
nounced his Intention OF visiting Louisville,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
GREAT MASS MEETING !
4s@ u
asssGS4
AT TOWAN
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1862.

There will! be a MASS MEETING Of cit-
zens OF Bradford county, without distinction OF
party, at Towanda On Saturday. July l9. in
response to the Presidents late call for volun-
teers. We shall expect every good citizen OF
old Bradford TO give to this holy cause the en-
couragement of his presence at this meeting
Every one of us has duty to perform. Shame
upon him who falters when his country bleeds!
The least any loyal man can do is to lend his
influence and encouragement to the good work.
The ablest speakers in Northern Pennsylvania
will be present. Let this be the largest gath
ering ever known 10 the county. The meet
ing will be called at o'clock, P NJ.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

CONFEDERATE CnIvALRY Y--The MaysviIlo
Kentucky Egcls hears of a most atrocious
piece of barbari>m, perperrnted by the Rebels
on the Sandy Valley, its information being
from sources perfectly reliable. a private OF
the Ohio Fortierh, being sick, had been per-
itted to stay behind the regiment which was
coming down the Sandy. Having become con.
vaIeScent, he vas on his way to join the regi-
mcnt, when he was waylaid by Il small party
of guerrilas, who robbed him Of his money
aud arms and even stripped him of his cloth
ing. They then placed him a short distance
of, telling him they did not intend 10 kill him,
but merely to wound him littIe, and then fired
at him with bis own gun, SCATTERING bis leg
below the knee 4 bout twenty seceSslOuists
in the neighborhood have been arrested, and
they will be taken before the soldier for den'
tfcatIon, aud, should be recognize any OF
them, The guilty party viii! be hung.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
Stirring Address from Gen. Pope.
WASHINGTON, Monday, July l, 1862

WASHINGTON, Monday, July |, 1862.
To the Officers and Soldiers Of the Afmy Of Trgmia:
BY special assignment of the President of
the United States, have assumed command
of this army.
| have spent two weeks in learning your
whereabouts, your condition and your wants
in preparing you for active operations, and III
placing you in positions from which you can
act promptly and to the purpose.
| have come to you from the West, where
we have always seen the backs of our enemies
from an army whose business it has been to
seek the adversary, and to beat him when
found whose policy has been attack aud MT
defence.
In but one instance has the enemy been
able to place our Western armies in defen.
sive attitude.
presume that have been called here to
pursue the same system, and to lead you
against the enemy.
1t is my purpose to do so, and that speedi
II. 49,.
am sure you long for an opportunity to
win the distinction you are capable of achiev-
ing-that opportunity | shall endeavor to give
yon.
Meantime, l desire you to dismiss from your
minds certain ph'HneS "h'Ch l. auA Fo''S w h"u
much in vogue amongst yon..
/ hear constantly of taking strong positions
and holding them-of lines of retreat-and Of
bases of supplies. Let US discard snch ideas.
The strongest position soldier should de
sire to occupy is one from which be can most
easily advance against the enemy.
Let US study the probable line Of retreat OF
our opponents, aud leave our own to take care
of themselves.
Let US look before US and not behind
Success aud Glory are in the advance.
Disaster and Shame lurk in the rear.
Let us act on this understanding, and it is
safe to predict that your banners shall be in,
scribcd With many glorious deed, and that
your names will be dear to your countrymen
forever.
(Signed) JOHN POPE,
Major General Commanding.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

The enemy may at any time attack you.-
We are prepared to meet them. l bsVe per-
sonaly established your lines. Let them come
and we will convert their repulse into fnal
defeat
Your government is strengthening you with
the resources of great people.
On this, the nations birth day we declare
to our foes, who are rebels against the best
interest of maukind. that this army shall en-
ter the capital Of the so called confederacy ;
that our national constitution shall prevail
and that the Union, which can alone insure
internal peace and external security to each
State, must and shall be preserved, cost what
it may in time, treasure or flood.
[Sjgnedl GEO B. McCLELLAs'
Major- General Commanding.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE.
CAPTURE OF MURFRESBORo BY THE REBELS.

NASHVILLE. July l3, 1862.
Betwe n 8. 900 and 1000 Georgians. Tex
ans. an guerrias, under Col. Forrest attack
ed the Ilth Michigan and the 3d Minnesota
Regiments in Murfreesboro at an early hour
this morning.
There was desperate fighting, but at p. M.
the Michigan troops had surrendered. The
Minnesotians were strongly intrenched. AID
cut the enemy to pieces terribly with Hewlett's
Kentucky battery. repnlsing them with great
slaughter in three charges.
Flags of truce were sent in by Forest de-
mandng their surrender. Col. Leslie replied
that he could hold his position for a week
The railroad track was torn up, but replaced.
An attack on Nashville is not improbable.
Col Leslie is reported falling back on Nash,
vile. The cannonading was heard repeatedly
here. Col Rooae has arrived with several
companies.
NASHVILLE, July l3, 1862.
A special dispatch to the Associate Press
says that Murfree>boro has been taken by the
Coufederates who are mostly Texan Rangers
under Forest but was shelIed by our battery
(SIorm,S
Report says it was the Oh Michigan Regi-
"
"A battery, were holling ont at last accounts
Brigader General Dullield :ahd Crittenden Of
lnrj"na are prisoners.
There is great excitement in Nashville, and
an attack is expected. We will give the best
GghI possible, aud i. compelled to yield, will
shell the city. 4 battery is in position Cor
the emergency.
NASHVILLE, July Is, 1852.
IL 1,
at MurtreeShoro TO day. The most reliable
reports confirm the statement about fight
having occurred The following particulars
are given
About cigh. o'clock this morning large
force of rebel cavalry, under the command OF
Col Forrest, composed principally OF two
Georgia aud one other Rebel regular cavalry
regiment, drove il our pickets and assaulted
the town.
The Ninth Nj higan Regiment. Col Par
khurSt, were surrounded aud captured. Gen.
T. T. Crilteuden OF Indiana and Gen. Duflied,
who had recently arrived to take commani Of
the 22i Brigade, were made prisoners ; also,
Lieut.. Barre Conmissary, and Lieut.. c.. Ii.
Irwin, Acting Assistant Qrartermaater
The 81 Minnesota, Col Leslie, aud Iierritts
1st Kentucky Battery, made gallant resist.
ance. Their bravery is beyond praise. They
sawed the railroad track and bridges, losing
but few men.
The Rebels destroyed the railroad depot and
o:her property, including the telegraph or
fee.
The town was being shelled by Herritt's
battery at the last report-3 p. m to-day
Forrest is not expected TO make an attempt
upon Nashville, as he will fnd work enough
Tor him to attend to before approaching the
city. BY trustworthy accounts he has 5000
cavalry, but no artillery nor infantry.
a consultation has just been held between
Gov. Johnson, Col John F. Miller, command.
lug this post Col Lewis D. Campbell, Pro
vost Marshal Capt. 0. D. Green of Gen.
BueI's Staff Capt. MsFeeley. Q. ). Com
missary Capt Braden of Gen. Dnmouts
Staff Col. Gillian, Governors Staff
Entire Confidence is maintained in the abii-
itv of the Government tc protect the city and
restore tranquility in the nei5hborhood.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

psg The Presidents answer to the Border
States is emt odied in a bill sent by him to the
House of Representatives, providing that
whenever any State shall abolish Slavery The
Government shall issne six per cent. bonds TO
the value (to be ixed) of all slaves liberated.
He strongly recommends the passage of such
an act 1t thus appears that he is not dis
posed to make any further concessions TO
Border States censtiveneSs The English OF
it all is, " Accept compensated Emancipation
while you have the chance-ere long Emanci-
patton will ensue without compensation"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

THE PENNSYLVANIA SICK AND WOUNDED
Major James Gleand, Assistant QaartermaS.
ter General Of The State Of Pennsylvania who
has been acting as agent for The State during
the campaign of the Sprirg and Summer, and
who has been with the armies reporting 10 the
authorities at Washington, has been instruct
ed by Gov. Curtin TO remain at Washington
to see to the comfort of the sick and wounded
soldiers from Pennsylvania at this point. Any
letters OF inquiry respecting Pennsylvania
Volunteers will receive prompt attention from
Major Gilleland.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
sss- The Senate on Saturday adopted t

BS- The Senate on Saturday adopted the
Con6scation bill, as it passed the House on
Friday, by q vote of q to l3 absent or not
voting, 8. The resolution requesting the Pres,
ident to have O statement of the trade and
commerce of the Pacific States prepared was
adopted The bill providing for the better
security of passengers. was passed. So was
the bill concerning Imprisonment OF soldiers 10
the Washington Penitentiary Also bill
providing for the election of members OF Con-
gress BY single districts. Also bill to re-
fund to Missouri money paid to troops from
that Safe A resolution reported by the Fin,
auce Committee fixing the time for final ad
iournment of Congress on Wednesday was
adopted. The bill to extend the Territory of
Navada was passed.
In the House, the Committee of Ways and
MeaLs reported their last appropriation, be
ing for miscellaneous objects, but it was laid
on the table. The Senate resolution declaring
the meaning of the act authorizing the Presi-
dent to possession of the railroads and tee,
graphs lines was passed. A bill was passed
to punish persons who erase the used mark
from postage stamps and sell them over
again.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

The Term OF THE New FoLUNTEEss.-It is
understood an order is about being issued re-
ducng the term of enlistment for the addition
al 800 600 volunteers from three yesEs to one
year. The object of this is to secure large
number of men who would not enlist for the
longer, but would readily do so for the shorter
period. Besides, the calculation is the Rebel
lion will be crushed in less than one year
To Gov CURTIN of Pennsylvania this change
is greatly due.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
LoUIsvTLLs-Midnight.
MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENT AT COR
NTH

CoEMTH Mss, Saturday, July IL, 1862.
The Rebels have been making mysterious
cavalry demonstrations in front ever since
their repuiSe at Bonneville 10y Colonel Sher-
riIan. The latter has fallen back near Ram
say
The movements are thought by some 10
he an advance guard of 70 ce to attack us;
others think il is TO cover the faux of Braggs
command re enforcing Chattanooga.
The weather Is very warm; water is very
scarce. The health OF the troops is improv.
lag. FurIouyhed men are returning at the
rate Of 100 men per day
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

sey~ Jefferson Davis has issued an address
TO his troops-more significant for what it
does not say that for what it does He says
that they drove McClelland 80 miles, until he
reached the shelter of his gunboats. Not
word is said about prisoners taken or field
won but the Confederate solliers are conjnE'
ed to stick to the army and fight to the last
If Davis had taken ten or any other thousands
of prisoners, would he have forgotten to mea-
ton il
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

HARRIsoNs BA2-This place, from whence
Gen. McClellan's first despatch from james
river was dated, was the br,h place OF Presl-
dent Harrison The house in which lie was
born is now within our lines aud is nsed as
hospital 1t was the residence of the Presl'
dents father, one Of the signers of the Dec.
laration of Independence. for a number OF
years It's present owner, DR.. Powhatan +.
Starkp. is rank SeceSsonst, and came into
possession of the property by marriage with
Mr.. Harrison.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
REBEL ATROCITIES IN MISsURI.

CHTcAGo, July =, I90Z.
The DarenpOrt Democrat Of the 10th says
that il Telegram was received by the AdjntaGt
General stating that au armed band Of Rebels
made descent the town of Memphis. in
Northern. Missouri and captured the town aud
carried away Diuety Union prisoners.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION Dem
ocratc State Convention assembled at Har,
rsburg, on the 4th inst, and nominated the fol
lowing ticket For Auditor General-Isaac
Slenker. For Surveyor General-J. P. Barr,
Pittsburg.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
mocrrr1,AN.s WEEK OF BATTLES.

The army of tie Potomsc, from which The
nation anticipated such glorious and dec'slVe
work has proven itself superior even to the an
ficipations of the most confident and enthuSl-
astic. Ths week of battle has tested the quail
tiles of McClellan's army and it has not been
found wantiug-it is invincible, three to one
they have defeated the enemy-put him to-
flight For seven days they fought battle
eyery dav, and at the end of that time the en-
emy has been beaten back, and our army hold
better and stronger position than before the
battle After the severe test, Gen. Mcclellan,
or tho 4th inst, read an address to his army,
which is full of FIRE, patriotism, and expresses
the fullest confidence in the troops. He de-
clares that they will be in the capital of the
so called Southern Confederacy, cost what it
may in time, blood and treasure. There is
probably no battle on record in modern his
tory where two armies of equal proportions
fought with such degree of desperation for
so long time, and with snch terrible slaugh-
ter. The gallant Old Keystone won new lau
rels on this great battle field. The great body
Of Pennsylyanians was concentrated in Nc
Clellan's army, and until now have had no
fair opportunity Of fully displaying its valor
and invnciblity OF the splended division
under Gen. Mccall, numbering ten thousand
known as the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps,
lost in killed. wounded, and missing about
one third Of their entire number, including
their brave General, who is aprsoner All
regiments from this State, as also all others,
are said to have behaved splendidly, and old
Pennsylvania has truly reaped rich crop OF
fame.
Gen Mcclellan in his new position dete'
the rebels, and is now being reinforced to an
extent which will astonish the nation. IS
army will march victoriousIy into the rebel
capital before the enemy has fairly recover ed
from the terrible loss with which they met dur
ing the week of battles. Gen Burnside with
his army of forty or fifty thousand, and Gen
Pope with the concentrated corps OF Gems.
Fremont, Mcdowell, Banks and Shields, num-
berine over one hundred thousand, are hurry
ing forward to participate in and make certain
the final struggle with rebellion. What our
loss during the seven days fighting will amount
to in the aggregate is not known, and prooa-
bly, will not be known for some time, bnt it
certainly was very great. Some OF our Penn
sylvania Regiments lost more than twothlfds
of their number Of the enemy's loss we kno"
of course as little as Of orr OWE. The Wash
ington Star, learns from al officer who has
returned from the field, that the enemy's loss
during the seven days amounted to the enor-
nous number OF 50, 900 men, or nearly if not
quite, on e,half Of the entire force engaged
They refuse to receive flags of truce from Gen
Mcclellan inquiring as to the fate OF Union
officers, who are supposed to be prisoners.
Of the losses sustained by the different
companies from this County,we are not inform,
ed. AS soon, however, as we can procure O
correct list of the killed wounded and missing,
we shall give it to our readers.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

WILMor is gradually regaining his health,with
prospect of complete restoration in few
months. This will prove acceptable news to-
his many personal and political friends and
ell.vishers throughou the State.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17
tain our Government.
EXECUTIVE MAHsIoH,
WASuINGTOS. July 2. lSG1.

GrNrLEMEN :--Fnliy concurrng in the wis,
dom of The views expressed to me III so patri
otc manner bv you in the communication of
the 2Sth day of June. have decided to call
into the service an additional force of three
hundred thousand men | suggest and rec
ommend that the troops be chiefly of Iufant-
ry.
The quota of your state would hc---
I trust that they nav ne en.oled without de.
lay, so as 10 bring this unnecessary aud inju-
rious civil war to a speedy and satisfactory
conclusion. An order dxug the quotas OF the
resp ctive States will be issued to morrow, by
the War Department.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

Esg~ The Rebel stories of suffering aud dis
aster on the part Of Gen. Curtiss command in
Arkansas are pretty thoroughly exploded
Curtis seems to be all right, and doing good
business