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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
Foreign News.

GREAT BRITAIN.-The statement that
the new Confederate steamer Number 200
from Liverpool had put into Holyhead
proved unfounded. She was last seen on
the lst, off Giants Causeway, going four
teen knots an hour. The Tuscaiora had
been in search Of her in the Irish Channel,
but returned to Queenstown, which port
she again left on The 7th; her destination
was unknown.
The Times editorials argue that if Eng
land wishes to give the Federals a new
impulse. she has but to take Some step
which can lie constructed as interference,
and Lincoln will soon get his 100000 men
and chances of peace indefinitely postpon-
ed. In another article, it points to Mr..
Russe9Is letter relative to Federal cruisers
in the Bahamas, to show that the Fed
eral States have not done justice to Eng
land
The Daily Ne,os anticipates that if the
cotton dearth lasts till. Christmas parlia-
mentafy provisions for relief Of the distress
viii net suffice to meet the emergency.
The Journal, ST. Petersburg, denies the
rumor that Russia has joined France in
proposition from England for the recogni-
ton of the Confederate States and media
ton.
In Tie House Of Lords, Lord Girathle-
den moved for a correspondence with Mr..
Mason. relative to the acknowledgement of
the Soatiiern States.
Lore Russell said it was not expedient
10 prejudice papers. An agent Of the
Confederate States was not recognized,
and all communications were unofficial
CORRESPONDENCE had taken place with
Messrs. Adams and Seward, but the Brit
isb government replied as before; and stat
cd that no communication had been re-
ceiyed from any foreign power relative to
I the recognition Of the Southern States.
Lord Malmesbury suggested that the
government should communicate with 9TH
er powers, with view Of Offering media
ton, ii favorable opportunity anses.
Lord Russell argued that it was desira-
Die, If mediation is offered, that all powers
should join In it. He paid a high compli-
nient ii Lord Lyons.
The matter was then Withdrawn.
FRANcE.-Itis reported that the French
CONSUL Of late are trying to devise means
10 render France independent of America
for GOTTEN.
The Patre says the French army moves
to Mexico in November. The navy
will make demonstration on the Pacific
coast
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
The Hon. Judge Colonel Mtssmore.

A friend Of Colonel Messnore wrote to
the State Journal tie l4th, in effect say
ing that SO men enrolled their names that
day as the effect of his speaking at Bosco-
bel; also, that the day before he, the said
Messmore, raised two companies at Millfille
and vicinity. Wonderful man that Mess
more Messmore, ii seems, went to the
Governor and found himself not wanted
at least not choice man for anything,
having made out so badly in his several
previous aspirations. So the Governor
no doubt thought to bluff him off by the
promise, if you can find Ten companies in
tue State who don't know you, and there
fore may be persuaded to promise to try
you for Colonel, then may appoint you
According to our recollections of this Mess
more, after short residence at Lacrosse
he was taken up and elected to the State
Senate some three years ago; he soon be-
came one { f Randall's tools, and by the
influence of the two a new Judicial Dis
trict was formed and Messmore appointed
Judge, which place he accepted in direct
violation Of the Constitution which pro-
vides that no member Of the legislature
can fill by appointment an Office made
during his membership. The Supreme
Court subsequently removed him ofcourse.
Then Randall made him Lit. Colonel,
which he resigned in order to lie candl-
date for Judge of said Randall Messmore
district; but he failed to get any support
the people rightly judging that one SO cor
rupt might not prove q just judge. lie
left Lacrosse, came down to Prairie du
Chen and got the people there on bis
side by promising TO muster and feed a
regiment at Fort Crawford if they would
help him; SO they turned ont to canvass
for companies for him, one running here
and anothesThere and another writing his
exploits for the papers to make believe that
be IS a great warrior. They certify that
he didn't run at some BATTLE and that dur
ing bis brief career as Judge of a district
over which be had no right to preside, his
was brilliant rs that of a Marshal or Story.
We learn that be got partial promise Of
Capt. Frank to go in with him, but we
doubt it as Capt. Frank must be too well
posted to be caught in company with any
Colonel who would rather sec slavery ex-
tended over every part Of American soil
than there should lie domestic war.
Thanks to Esqr., Bennett and others in the
west part of Grant for exposing this apos-
tate humbug.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
Last Call-Tims for Volunteering Extended.


TO enable sore Of the companies al
ready in course Of formation to FL up, and
in view Of showing all possible fayors to
such parts Of the State as exhibit desire
TO be manly aud do their part by raising
their just quota Of men, Gov. Solomon has
extended the time for volunteering till the
ed Of August, Thursday next.
This i i'll enable the several parts ofcom-
panies and the many who failed TO get
places last week, 10 now organize into
companies.
There were but eight companies report
Ell from Grant county on the 18th, as fol-
lows: McDermott's, Farquharsons, Scots,
Swans, Nash's, Harlockers, Earnhart's
and Franks. These were all reported full
and awaiting orders. We learn that Car
ter's company failed 10 Gil and report, hay
ing only some DO men on Friday. Bint-
liff Joined with Harlockor, being unable to
report full by time. So il will be seen
that Grant county is short by just two
companies Of men Tor full regiment.
This extension Of time till Thursday next,
will surely ensure the two required compa-
MES necessary to warrant an Independent
Regiment for Grant county, with either
Mckee orSheriff Moore for Colonel and
Nasmith for Lieut.. Colonel, and all the re-
maininc officers to be men Of our County.
Under the order for extending time,
Mr.. Carter has consented to proceed with
his company, in connection with T. r..
Chesebro, beth commissioned by the Gov
ernor. This company when fall viii make
the Ninth for the County.
John Mortimer, E. Brincknann, and E,
II. Liscum, are also raising the Tenth CON-
papy. having already some 40 men pledg-
ed.
Ii is hoped the entire public including
also the men ofall full companies with their
officers will unite in working for these two
companies and make them up at once. The
men commissioned. 10 raise them are
among the best qualified in the county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
Important from Madison.
Madison, Aug. 10.

Madison, Aug. 10.
Hon. w. w. Field and j. H. Barrett
have just arrived in town, having left Mad
ison this morning. We learn from them
that the goth reg't is full. Captains Har-
locker, McDermott ana Frank opposed the
The formation Of Grant county regiment.
Tho old regiments are to be filed by draft
20 the number OF 5000 unless enough vol
unteers offer by the 1t September.
Neither resigned officers nor those holding
commissions in the old can be appointed to
any Of the new regiments. This is of
fetal, but Second Lieutenants may be
promoted and transferred. Captain Ma
smith may not therefore be promo
ted and transferred as Lieutenant Col
cnel Of any new regiment. j. B. Moore
will probably be appointed Colonel Of a
rev regiment, and G. w. Ryiand, Lieut..
Colonel of the 25th. Gov. Randall has
resigned his Ministry to Rome and will ac-
cept place in the army. Capt. McDer-
mott's men have received their advance
hountv, $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
Counties liable or NOT Liable 10 Draft.

From the Adjutant Generals Report
of Aug. lib. we learn that up to the
time the late calls were made for more men
Grant County was credited with 1912
men. This number il meant to include
all who went out Of the county TO enlist in
other counties in this State, but does not
include those who went out Of the tate to
enlist.
The total quota required Of this county
ito the present is TIA, or 500 above what
were in the service up to the time Of the
late calls, or about five companies. There
fore, all the men now raised in the county
above 602, are above any requirement for
volunteers or draft. We have now three
full companies above the demand, and if
the two companies being raised by Morti-
meF'& Brinckmann and Carter and Cheese
bro fiji up, both Ct which we consider GER
taiuties, Grant County will be ahead Of all
demand Just five companies, therefore alb
soutely out Of the woods and clear Of all
liability to draft for all succeeding calls
during the war.
Old Crawford county has raised some
thing over her quota of men, having rais-
ed two companies, while but III men
were required.
LAFAYETTE raised but half her quota Of
the old order for men. so must raise half
Of the old, aud all of the new order,
amounting to 5G2 men. But little is being
done at volunteering in Lafayette, 50 that
drafting will be certain, unless the surplus
men Of other counties be applied to help
LaFayette-which would be quite unfair
The last we heard from Lafayette many
were branded and pledged to resist the en-
rolment and drafting.
Iowa county is doing some better than
LAFAYETTE, but will have to draft, having
also failed to raise her old quota. The
late order with tile old deficiency shows
that Iowa must raise 638 men. AT
frankie IIighlanders talk Of resisting the
draft. Nowhere 10 the State is more dis
loyal than Highland. Union men there
abouts have to temper their tongues. We
are GLAD to notice that Joel G. Squires has
4 commission to raise company at Min
eral Point, and that he may succeed.
Richland, Green, Sank and other counties
in the western part Of the State will till
their quotas with volunteers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
New York. Anr. Ii


A Washington dispatch to tile Times
says that Secretary Seward stated last
evening that the current stories published
in some of he papers, and generally BE-
lieved here for the last three or four G,.ys 81,
that Gen. McCleilan's army had left the
peninsula, were untrue. Reasons are
known here that, independent Of Mr..
Stewards statement, lead to the same be-
lief What may come in the future, of
course, remains uncertain. Military mat
tiers therefore assume a profoundly mixed
appearance.
Officers Of high rank state that they
have been treated with marked indignity
by the rebel authorities.
After twelve o'clock to-day these re-
turned officers will be free to join their
several commands.
Rebel troops in considerable numbers
were seen last evening and this morning
on the south side Of James river.
Some of our returned prisoners state
that the night before last Monday night
over a hundred pieces Of artillery passed
their prison in Richmond on the way to
reinforce Jackson, in front of Pope. For
several days large bodies of troops have
been marching off in the same direc-
ton.
The Richmond F'ramiaer Of the 18th
contains the following.
"Among the prisoners who reached the
city on Saturday and Sundey was Brig.
Gen. Prce and thiTty-four officers, includ-
ing one Major, one Colonel, and other
commissioned officers. They are at the
Liberty Prison. The officers from Gen.
Pope's command are kept in solitary con
finement, in conformity with instructions,
and the rule as enforced will not be depart
ed from under any consideration. About
800 prisoners have arrived at the Liberty
Prison from Pope's army"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
w Ar NEW s.
BATTLE OF BATON ROUGE.
Great Union Victory!
FEDERAL LOSS $50.
REBEL LOSS IMMENSE!
REBEL RAM ARKANSAS BLOWN UP
REBEL LOSS IMMENSE!
New York, Aug. 10.


The steamer North Star and Roanoke
from New Orleans the 10th inst, has ar
rived, bringing particulars Of the defeat Of
the rebels at Baton Rougue, and the des-
truclion Of the Arkansas.
A letter from Baton Rouge says:
"Nim's battery thrice repalsed the foe
with great slaughter.
Breckenridge lost his right arm by can
non ball.
The fight took place on the edge Of the
town, Gen. Williams being unwilling to
expose the women and children.
We captured a large number Of prison
ers, including Capt. Blunt, Breekinridse's
aid.
The enemy's loss must have been severe,
as our men charged and recharged upon
them"
Another account says:
"The rebel troops were estimated at
from 5000 to 5000, under Generals Lowell
and Breckenridge. The combat was $50
killed, including large proportion OF OF
fcers.
Among the killed was Gen. Lowell.
The ram Arkansas was just above Baton
Rouge, but dared not take part in the con-
fiet.
Later accounts state that the Arkansas
was around, when the Essex and other
gunboats went to her and set her on fire,
and she blew up.
Gen. Williams was killed by a rifle ball
through his chest. During the battle our
forces were forced TO retire about quarter
Of mile from their position, and the
enemy were able temporarily to occupy the
camps Of the 21st Ind, 18th VI, and l4th
Me-, regiments and to destroy much OF
the baggage 9ad camp equippage. They
were however driven out; our numbers
being much lessencd by sickness, ard the
men on the field being much exhausted
by fatigue and heat il was deemed expe
dent not to pursue The enemy retreatcd
seven miles and still retreating.
Our force engaged was less than $500.
The enemy had at least 5000, with II or
ii field pieces. and some cavalry.
The ram Arkansas approached with the
intention Of engaging our gunboats and
grounded at dist nee Of six miles and to-
day the 9th was engaged by the Essex
and destroyed
Brig. Gen. Clarke and Lieut.. Yarger
delivered themselves TO US as prisoners of
War. / have also 80 captured.
A passenger from Baton Rouge states
that our loss was 70 killed and 215 wound
ed.
Gen. Williams had three horses shot
under him. He was killed while rallying
the 21st Indiana, which had just lost field
piece The gun was retaken, but Gen. Will
liams fell.
The II Wisconsin was in the fight and
lost 10 men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
New York. AUG. Is.


The Herald correspondent on board the
gunboat Essex gives a graphic account
of the attempt to capture the ram Arkan
sas, on The 22nd of July. The Essex adj
vanced 10 where the ram was moored I'M
der tremendous fire from all the Bate
ries. When within few rods Of the ram,
the latter's bow line was let loose and she
swung round with the tide, thus patty es-
Gaping the blow from the Essex, which
grazed her side, causing the Essex to run
ashore for several minutes exposed to the
fire Of the warter batteries, field artillery,
musketry, and heavy siege guns.
The Essex delivered at six yards distance
a ranking fire from her three nine-inch guns
nto the ram, going through her plating
and killing sixteen and woundig thirty of
the rebel crew. The remainder OF the
rams crew fled to the shore, and il the
fleet has properly supported the Essex, as
agreed upon, t e Arkansas would have
been captured.
The Essex esca ped with only three shots
that took effect, killing one of her men and
wounded three. The Union fleet remained
passive spectators Of the brave action.
The Essex is covered with indentations
all over from the shots Of hundreds Of can
nor, her smoke stack riddled, her wheel
house shot through, and during the affair
was bid from view by the spashing of the
water thrown up by the iron power about
her.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
H. r.. MI1Es
Wyslusrng, Aug. 18th.
Teachers Institute Al Lancaster Sept LIST.

The Grant County Teachers Institute
will be held at Lancaster. commencing the
First Monday IN Stptem5er,1o O'clock
PM, and continue until Friday eve
ming.
Hon. J. L. PicLard State Sup'i is pledg-
ed Ito BE- withus Prof Guernsey Of Platte
vile Acadvlny, Prof. Miller Of Hazel
Green Institute, r. A. Donaldson Of Ian
caster q other leading teachers Of the coun-
ty, are expected to labor in the Insti-
tute.
Lectures viii be given BY the superin-
tendent of Crawford CO., Superindent Of
TowaCo., Eld.F. .Thearle ofTafton &oth-
ers. the evenings will be devoted to lectures
and discussions.
II is hoped that all the teachers in the
County will be at the Institute and aid the
cause either Ivy learning, or impayting
instruction. IS
Though not especially pledged, yet judg-
ing from the past, the Inequalities of the
good people Of Lancaster vii be extended
no, doubt, to the ladies, and perhaps to the
gentlemen.
DAVID Parsons.
County Supt Schools.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
{ hicago, Aug. 1e

hicago, Aug. 16.
A special despatch to the Times from
Memphis, 18th, says battle commenced
on the 18th at Tazewell, seven miles from
Cumberland Gap, between Confederate
forces under Stevenson, numbering 10000
to $4,000, and Federals that place their
number at 5000. A moyem mt was
made in front by Stevens, willie Gen.
Burton gained the rear by forced march
es, and surrounded the Federal forces
VIII n desperate fight Of four hours en-
sued, terminating in a surrender Of the
Federals. They were driven by superior
numbers l., front, and when in full re-
treat were .ssailed by thanking force.
The rebels are thus in possession of East
Tennessee again. The next move will be
on Buell. with an overwhelming force.
Gen. Beauregard at Chattanooga is CO.
operating with Gen. Bragg, and their
combined forces are not less than 10000.
A schooner from Havana, ran the
blockade at Mobile on the 18th, with car
90 Of amnl1mtion, salt and cavalry equip
ments.
A Vicksburg letter says that the streets
are beginning to assume its former lively
appearance. Refugees are returning and
opering places of business. All damages
to the city by the Federal shells wlll be re-
paired within month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
N a II ri HI u

I
PHILBRICK- BRACKETr-- Married, at Tafton, Aug
a. by Rev. f. g. Thearle, Mr. Phietus II. hbriek TO
Miss Malah j. Brackett-all Of Iafton. Both parties
have been students aud teachers OF Taton Col Semna
ry. sLete" the boys call him, volunteered IN inc
U. s. service in ihemornng aud was married 10 the az
ternoon On Satu rday the lfth, he left for Madison
with his company goth Regiment.
wIfLSoN-WIL oS-At Lancaster, August il, b.
Rev y. Matock, Mr. Robert S. Wills0u to Miss Va
garet Wilson, -all ofTafttn
HEWITT -BILDERBAcR-At pofosi, August { ,
Johu Carlos, Esq. Richard Hewitt to Mary Jane Bl4e
back,--all Of Potcsi
PIKE-sM1TII--In Fennmore. August II, b Rev.
J. Pryor Mr. Edwin Pike to Miss Ellen y. Smith,
all Of Fennimoie.
GUERNSEY MCLAUGHLIN AT Hickory Grove, Aa'
gust IL by ey. j. I. Pryor, Mr. Milas Guernsey 70
Miss Abigail NJ. AlcIaughlip-all Of Hickory Grove
GUARANTEE British Hollow, August Y,
ty Thomas Davies, Esq, Mr. John O Lyons to MISS
Lizzie Cunant,-both Of Potosi.
PEAC0cK--ALD ERS0N-In British Hollow, August
Is, by Thomas Davies, ESD Mr. Christopher Peacock
to Miss Eliza Alderson,- AL Of British Hollow
sNITH--MEEKER--In Fennimore, August l4, by
Rev j. T. Pryor, n Smith, Esq OF Shullsburg 10 MISS
Julia 9. Meeker Of Meekers Grove, La Fayette Co.
McLAUGHI IS--GUERNs the Town OF Blue
River, August ~ by Rev j. 7. Pryor. Mr.. Albert y.
MeIaug HIN Of Hickory Grove 10 Miss A. n. Guernsey
Of Blue River.
MARCK-HILIER- Paris Juy 1s, by Andrew
Smith, ESQ, Mr.. Liberal Nafek to Miss Sarah NJ MI
leT,-al If Paris.
LUTTMAN- SCOTT Hazel Green, August u, y
Jno OSullivan, Esq, Mr. Charles G. Lutman, 10 ais'
Jena +. Scott--all Of Galena
McCLOUD-ATKTNS-- Little Grant August 10, "
James Day, ESQ., Mr. Dudley ID McCioud, to Miss MAJ
cy Atkins--all Of Beetown.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
CUMBERLAND Gar, Aur.9

To HIS Ercelfency Coz. johnson:
GOVERNOR On the 5th and 9th irs.,
DeCourcey's brigade with the Fourteenth
Kentucky, had a series Of brilliant affairs
with Stephenson's division in entire force.
The enemy outnumbered DeCoarcey four
TO che.
The enemy lost 225, and Lieut.. Col.
Gordon, Of the Eleventh Tennessee was
taken prisoner. We captured 200 wagon
loads Of forage, 1900 pounds Of tobacco,
and thirty horses and mules. We lost three
killed, fifteen wounded, and fifty prisoners.
Two companies of the Sixteenth Ohio
were surrounded by the rebel regiments,
but two thirds Of then cut their way
through.
John Morgan at the head Of 1000 cav.
airy, left Knoxville for Kingston about the
I'd inst. It's rumored that Kentucky is to
be invaded.
GEO. w. MORGAN, BRIG. Gen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
Washinoton. Ano. 16.

Washington, Aug. 10.
Col. Corcoran, COL Wilcox, Lient Col.
Brown and Major Rogers reached Fortress
Monroe this D. M, and are expected to
start at once for Washington. Two hun
bred officers have been exchanged, among
them Lieut.. Col. Kane.
A steamer will leave Fortress Monroe
for Aikens, to bring away one hundred
and thirty officers who have been confined
in Richmond.
The tug Leslie returned to the Navy
Yard this morning, Bringing up small
soop called the Blossom, of St. Marys,
Nd, and eight prisoners captured on
Monday night, by the Reliance while cross
| inc to Maryland. The Captain acknowl-
edges that, he has taken se7eral cargoes
Of merchandise to Virginia. Thus is the
coatraband trade being effectually bro
ken up
There are now about six hundred pris-
oners, both military and State, confined in
the Old Capital prison; one hundred and
ten were taken in the recent battle at Ce-
dar Mountain.
Directions have been received TO pre-
pare for the reception Of two hundred
more, taken in the same engagement, who
will probably reach Washington within the
next twenty -four hours.
A special disp tch to the Pot says Chat
Gen. Mccall returned from Richmond with
different ideas of the war. He says that
our motto should be, instant submission on
the part of the rebels, or their externina-
ton. The Gen. is at the War Department
to-day.
The exchange of prisoners is still pro
crossing through Adpt Gen. Thomas. 1t
is now confined to officers.
Washington has resumed its former mill
itary liyeliness by the arrival and depart
ure of tro ps.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19

SrIlL THERE IS TiME.- II viii be seen
that the time for receiving volunteers, has
been postponed to the 22d, Friday next,
Inclusive, we suppose) The U. $. boun-
ty still continues under the postponement.
The feeling abroad in the State, As i
comes to us from unqnestioaed sources, is
indicative that enlistments will be active
and numerous. Whether tie State will
be able to avoid the daft, will depend con-
siderably upon the labors of its patriotic
citizens in the meantime. Let there be no
relaxation of effort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19

gg The ladies Of Cassville entertained
Lieut.. Mason and men, with a superb din
ner on Saturday last, being the day before
their departure for camp by way Of Ian
caster. A great many citizens and friends
Of volunteers came in from the country
and joined at the parting festival. The
Cassville volunteers speak in high terms Of
the rich dinner and kind treatment they
received before leaving their homes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19

re- Capt. Nash's company was made
up in two or three days, after bis many
friends went earnestly to work for him.
Considering the local hiuderauces AID the
heavy inducements for persons 70 go and
volunteerat Galena, raising ofa company
by Capt. Nash was really a great triumph.
Latest reports represent Capt. Nash and
men as attending parties daily, the invita-
lions to suppers being numerous and cor
dial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-08-19
Order for Tom Daft.

Adjutant General CRAWFORD has sent
ont the following order from Madison
To avoid misunderstanding, the public
are hereby informed that the quota Of men
viii be assigned to each town on the same
principle that the quota has been assigned
to counties, and when each town furnishes
its quota, it viii be exempt from draft.
The appointment totoTns viii be publish
ed So soon as completed.
By order Of Com. in Chief.