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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-11

Hon. HopeweIl Hepburn died recently
in Pittsburg.
Within one month about 1000 bales
of cotton have reached Cairo, ILL.,, on their
way to a northern market.
Two soldiers of the lst Pa. Artillery
were TO be hung in Yorktown Va, I'd
March, for the murder Of a citizen Of that
county.
The Armies in Virginia have come
out of the late SHOWS, in good spirits,
and are hardened for the conflicts before
them No true soldier doubts the ability
and integrity of Gen Hooker, and move.
ments will be executed as soon as possi-
ble
Under the false flag of democracy, F"
the Rebels attempted to assem BILE 10 Ken
tuckY, in State Convention, bat were dis,
persed by Col. Gilbert, with force. Gov.
/ Robinson approves the act Gilbert is a
| Onion Democrat Robinson not q Re.
! publican.
Gen. Burnside, it is hoped, will resume
the command Of his old Army corps
He does what he can to sustain the Gov
ernment, and thereby to carry the war to
speedy and lasting end, as TIE only
peace desirable.
Gen Cameron, in resigning his post
as Minister to Russia, assures the Presi-
dent Of his continued devotion to the
cause of the Union, and that he will use
every effort to suppress the Rebellion,
whether in public or private life. G. Nj.
Clay returns to Russia.
The new Post-ofHce in Philadelphia
was opened with appropriate ceremonies
on Monday a week, terminating with a
grand banquet at the Girard House in
the evening, in honor of the occasion.
Gov Curtin. the Postmaster General, and
other dignitaries were present, and made
patriotic speeches.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3-The 7,ri-
bune's Washington correspondent says
General Sigel has placed his resignation
IN the hands of the President and gone
hone. Insuperable difficulties in his in
tercourse with the Commander-ia-C Chief
arc alleged as the reasons for this resign.
alton, which will be regretted by every
soldier in the army. 1t is thought in
military circles here that his corps will
be consolidated.
! A serious riot occurred in Detroit on
Friday, begun by sOule rowdies who at.
tempted to seize from military escort g
negro who was being taken from Court tc
: Jail, after conviction of an outrage upon q
white girl. The rowdies were driven off
but afterward made furious assault upon
all the coored people in the city, burning
their houses and killing 10 or l5 persons
A cake was lately presented Mr.. Spur.
geon, the famous London preacher, but
it seems he lacked faith, had the confec.
ton analyzed, and found it to contain
poison enough to kill six men,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-11

exercised In his discretion to save and
preserve the nation. The authors of this
Rebellion-the arrogant shareholders
in their ardent and demoniac hatred of
government of the people, and in their
determination to overthrow it, little dream
ed of the slumbering power that lay like
a sleeping giant in the Constitution of a
common country, to put down and to
grind to fine powder their treason and
rebellion For put down it will be; and
the authority of the general government
restored in full supremacy on this conti-
neGt. Slavery however long it may have
been tolerated as an existing evil, vet it
is an alien to the spirit and genius of our
Constitution and free Institutions, and
now as traitor to both it must receive a
| felon's death 1t has been said that
Slavery is a part of our institutions, and
part of the constitution. But never
was a greater error entertained. Our
fathers established this government to
secure the natural rights of man, resting
upon the eternal principles of justice,
right, and ib3rty, all of which principles
Slavery violates. In the noble preamble
TO the General Constitution as the grand
portal to the great temple Of liberty our
fathers reared, they say "and to secure
the blessings of liberty to ourselves aud
our post Gritty, do ordan and establish this
Constitution for the United States of
America" Slavery, unfortunately, like
small cloud in the horizon hung over
the country but our fathers had full,
1 faith thct it would be but evanescent and
pass away, that the essential principles of
the Constitution were such as to ulti-
mately secure to the fullest extent he
rights of the common people-the liber-
ties of all mankind.
From the foregoing considerations then,
let no man --much less no true American
this our struggle. Purified we are to be
by much suffering n the frey furnace of
this war, but the dross will be destroyed
and the fine gold appear. The cause for
which We contend is sacred, holy, just
and true, second only to that cause for
which the Redeemer of mankind bled,
suffered, and died What thenis individual
life compared with the life of the Nation ?
at is sweet to die for oue's country" The
stars of God are set as the sentinel watch
ers over the grave of every patriot soldier
who dies in this cause The prize for
which we fight is not only for the liberty
of this Continent for countless ages to
come; but also for the entire race of man.
The beautiful christian temple of liberty
we are to build here upon this Western
Continent, will be the model and pattern
of those of all lands; and when again from
it's tower the bell of our liberties shall
ring its glad notes, it will ring not only
for our liberties, but the liberties of the
whole world
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Philadelphia, Nav 5.
Chaplain SD Reg't. Wis. Vols,

Philadelphia, May 5.
The Washington Chronicle Of to-day has
the following:
A gentleman who left Falmouth early
Yesterday morning, reports that late Sun
day morning, sim litaneously with the COM
mencement of the battle on the right, one
Of our batteries on the left opened on the
rebel defenses of Fredericksburg, which
ere replied to smartly by the rebels, but
their fire gradually slackened. Our infan-
try Immediately moved forward under the
direction of General Sedgwick. The men
had bayonets fixed, and presenting firm
front, moved on steadily till they reached
within few hundred yards of the famous
stone wall. Here they met with a most
murderous fire of infantry, while grape and
canister ploughed through their ranks.
Still they pressed onward and the wall was
clearedXan tie ridge seized. The brave
boys, with cheer. pushed onward to the
second line of intrenchments, but an order
REACHED them to return. which was com
piled with, but not without reluctance
The opinion gained ground that it was not
necessary to drive them much farther, as
this would prevent our forces on the right
from reaching their rear.
So great was the panic Of the of the reb-
els that they abandoned cannon, arms,
knapsacks and everything else that would
in the least impede their flight.
The works were held all day without
any desperate effort on the part of the en-
envy TO drive our forces from them. They
kept up pretty sharp skirmish and occa-
sionally made salIies out of their second
and third lines of entertainments. but were
invariably driven back. Upwards Of 1900
prisoners were taken in this engagement,
mostly belonging to Mississippi, Georgia
and Virginia regiments. A large number
of officers, from Colonies down, were also
aiken.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Death of William Captain 0vertOn's
Letter TO Mother OF Deceased.
HEADQUARTERS 33D RECT Wis. YoLs
February Is, 1868.

DEAR MADAM:-The painful news Of
Williams death has already reached you.
| am stranger. but your son was a broth
er soldier among us, and in my relation to
the regiment, | feel a special sympathy
with friends of those who have gone from
our ranAs to the grave.
For nearly month during his sickness
at our camp hospital, visited him every
day, and 50 far as in my power, ministered
to his comfort. He bore his illness pa
tiently. and in every thing seemed cheer
fully submissive to Gods will. His trust
in Christ was intelligent, and seemed firm
and unwayering to the end. He gave
clear evidence Of the christians faith and
hope, and feel confident that to William,
death was only entrance into life. He has
gone home.
Like many another mother, to whom her
son was precious, you gave up yours for
the gics. contest with this wicked rebel
lion, and it is your bitter portion TO mourn
bis loss. He will return 20 yon no more.
But he has as really given his life to our
country's great cause. as though he had
fallen on the field in battle with the rebel
foe, and the reflection, should you be spar
ed future years, that he died for our be-
loved country, will be proud distinction
for his name, and cheering to your own
heart in its remembered sorrow.
| wish my dear madam, could say
something that would give you greater
comfort. You have my deed sympathy
in your affliction, but human friends can
not reach the anguish you feel, Jesus can.
To his tenderness and love, and the conso
latIon he alone can give, commend you,
with the prayer, that he may soothe your
aching heart, and give you bis own sweet
peace. Very truly yours,
A. A. OvERToN.
Chaplain SD Reg't. Wis. Vols.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Washington. MAY 5.


The commencement of the fight proved
disastrous 10 our forces. General Carl
Schurz's division, which was on the front.
being attacked by an overpowe'ing force al
most instantly gave way. throwing away
their guns and streaming toward head
quarters.
Generals Devon and HowarJ's forces are
also demoralized and were compelled to re-
treat.
In order to restore communication and
regain lost groung General Hooker order
ed a night attack. which was made at elev-
en- o'clock, and the enemy driven back 10
their former stand.
At the latest accounts our forces held
their ground. The enemy gained very lit
tie advantage, but with most terrible loss.
The fight throughout was desperate
hand to hand conflict and the carnage was
perfectly srightful, the rebels in many in
stances literally throwing themselves upon
the muzzles of our guns.
1t is impossible at present to give an es-
innate of the loss on either side
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
London. April %.


Latest eia Quee,astoa0n.-The Meas
says it is suspected that the Government
at Washington has given secret .instruc-
tons to United States officers, and think
the instance Of Adams giving permit to
one vessel supports that suspicion. 1t says
aid given to the rebels by British mer-
chants, by furnishing supplies, gives no
good grounds for excluding British vessels
from commerce. If such an attempt is
made by Admiral Wilkes the British gov
eminent will put it down.
Inquiries had been made in Parliament
as to Tbs course which the Government in.
tended to pursue on American affairs.
Lord PaImerston postponed answering.
There is a rumor that the Government
would give up the steamer Alexandria,
for lack of sufficient evidence. 1t is re-
ported that the Government will prevent
further shipments from Ireland of organic
ed gangs Of men ostensibly for railroad
purposes, bnt believed to be tor the North
ern armies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12

The engagement lasted from 80 to
s AS a. IN, when, being out Of ammuni-
ton, our forces held their position for an
hour at the point Of the bayonet. Upon
being resupplied, they fell back in good
order to Chancellor's house, where the
contest was again maintained, with great
havoc to the enemy and considerable loss
to ourselves.
The vicinity Of Chanceliors house was
now the theatre of the fight, and Hooker
maintained his headquarters there till
o'clock, when it was burned by rebel
shell. In the meantime Hooker establish
ed new line, our force was withdrawn to
the front, and at ii 80 the musket firing
ceased
The engagement lasted six hours and
was the most terrific Of the war. Our ar.
tillery literally slaughtered the enemy.
Many of our batteries lost heavily, but
the guns are all saved. The enemy is now
no longer in our rear, but is directly in
our front and between us and our forces at
Fredericksburg, we occupying fortified
and intrenched position. The enemy
gained some ground, but at the sacrifice of
five of his seven divisions.
Sunday afternoon the rebels made seperaI
attempts to force our lines. Several of his
batteries and regiments being actually Destroy
ed in their attempts TO carry the apex of our
position near Chancellor House, where large
quantity of our artillery is massed.
Our present position is impregnable. Gen.
Lee has ordered that our lines must be broken
at all hazards, but the rebels will only destroy
themselves by their attacks. Our troops are
perfectly &C 81 and confident
The rebei Gen. Hill is reported killed.
Gen. Berry was killed while leading bis
brave men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
New York. Nav

New York, May 6.
|. The steamer australian from Liverpool
|'25th is below. The steamer Northern
Light is also below.
The 1ri5une's correspondent with
Hooker, writing at sunrise. Monday, says:
"Guns are already laundering on our left.
It is believed that to-day will prove most
disastrous to the rebels.
Over six thousand rebel prisoners have
been brought in. They report that Jack
son is in command of the rebel army, and
that reinfoFcements haye been sent from
North Carolina and the Peninsula. Our
loss is heavy"
The Times correspondent with Hooker,
writing on Sunday night, says that Gener-
al Howard has been reorganizing the 18th
Corps, which has bean placed on duty
again.
Gen. Averll with his cavalry command
reported to Hooker Sunday p. NJ, having
been as far south as Rapdan station where
they destroyed the bridge on the Orange
and Alexandra railroad, and drove Lee
and Stewart out of Culp4pper. Averi has
received instructions to perform other i'm
portant work. The headquarters of Gen
eral Hooker tonight are under tree.
The Times correspondent, with Gener-
al Sedgwick, gives further details of the
Fredericksburg fight, but nothing new ex-
cept postscript of Sunday forenoon, stat
ing that considerable body of rebels made
their appearance below Fredericksburg,
marching on that place to gam !. position
in the rear Of General Sedgwick's corps.
This force was judged to be Longstreets,
but bis attempt to retake the hills was IN,
successful.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Nav YnrL Mau

IOW loFhs may y.
The Washington Republican, 10 a post
cript yesterday p. NJ, says our advices up
to noon to-day are that the victory of Gen.
Hookef's army is more complete than was
at first supposed All that the most SAN
guine could hope for has been really ac-
complished. We congratulate the country
upon this most important success. There
are facts connected with this movement
which cannot be at present stated, but
when it's completed they will devote them
selves and be appreciated.
The Bulletin has issued an extra con.
tanning news from today's Washington pa
pers.
Gen. Fi:z Hugh Lee is a prisoner in
Washington. There is reported captured
over 5000 prisoners,
The Press prints the following: The
latest from Gen. Hooker's army is Just re-
ceiyed from Washington. The battle Of
Sunday was renewed on Monday morning.
The enemy appeared to have forces equal
in number to our own, and his successive
attacks were made with desperate spirit.
The destruction of the railroad bridges over
theMassaponax and Malta ony creeks south
fredericksburg has certainly been accom-
listed
Eight hundred prisoners including I'M
entire regiment, 1.-THE Georgia 2s,) were
brought to Washington and marched down
Penn, Avenue to the old capitol prison.
Their appearance was the subject Of uni.
versal comment and remark. They were
we'll and comfortly clad, and not one
looked as though he had not had enough
to eat.
Two officers, Maj Gen. Evans Of South
Carolina, and Brig. Gen. whose name
was not learned were prominent among
the number. Evans was in command at
Leesburg during the Balls Bluff battle.
There is rumor current that Gen. Sted-
man has captured GordonsvilIe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
New York. Nav s

New fOrks MAY Y.
A Falmouth letter, dated Sunday at 10
O'Clock in the evening. states that Gen. Sedg-
wick attacked the Heights Of Fredericks burgh,
gallantly carrying them b; storm, capturing
the 10th and 18th Miss. regiments, one COM
many of the New Orleans Washington Artille-
r. Of eight guns, and over thousand prison.
ers. Gen. Gibbon planted the stars and stripes
over the rebel works. Our loss was moderate.
Cen. Sedgwick afterwards drove the rebels
back, and at 8 p NJ. on Sunday had advanced
TO the brick church, four and half miles TO-
wards ChanceIlorville, on the plank road.
Here he had severe fightwiih Earl's rebel
division, reinforced by Lee. but repulsed them
taking lot Of prisoners. The enemy is now
hemmed in between Hooker and SedgwIck,
the advantage being decidedly with US.
The Herald says our loss in stormlng me me
heights of Fredercksburgh was about l,ooV
killed and wounded.
The Worlds correspondent says llie oeihe
was resumed on Monday, and was inost des-
perate affair. The rebels made series OF
superhuman attacks at all points, but were
REFUSED With terrific slaughter. Cur forces
have DESTROYED the bridges IN rear OF the rebels,
across the Massaponax, thus completely eWtting
off all retreat 10 Richmond.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
IEArH OF JOHN HEkRoN.--John Her

Death OF JOHN HEkRoN.-John Her
ron one of the most prominent citizens OF
Pittsburg, asd father of General Heron,
died at Pittsburg on Friday last. Tue
General left Rolla on Friday last to attend
his fathers funeral. Mr.. Herron, was well
known in our city, and was much respected
here by all Of bis acquaintance. Dubuque
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12

~ %
Sionemap's cavalry is in the rebel rear,
and is said to have cut the Virginia Cen
trail and the Fredericksburg and Richmond
railroads, near Milford Station, southwest
q charlottesville tearing up five miles Of
the track, capturing rebel supply train,
and thus cntting of all communication with
Richmond.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Cincinnati. May 5

Cincinnati, May 8.
vallandigham was arrested at bis residence
at Dayton, this morning. By soldiers sent
from here by special tram last night.
An attempt to rescue him failed. lie has
been brought to this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Was binoton April 80

Col. Wild, of the 55th Massachusetts,
has been commissioned Brigadier, and
authorized to raise Wild African brigade
10 consist of four regiments Of blacks, en-
listed in North Carolina.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
In.iiananolis. MAY 4,

Sixteen persons, under military arrest, ar
rived to-day from Wayne county. They
are charged with cheering for jeff Davis.
They are to have an immediate hearing be-
fore Gen. Hascall and, if found guilty, vii.
be sent south.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12

EEA plante- disguised as a negro hay
mo lis face and hands BACKED, was lately
discovered attending church at Hilton Head
by one Of his former slaves, who informed
the guard and he was arrested. II u
thought there are many such spies about
the camp.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
DENTISTRY.
4 ser OF fRRrn ron THIRTY DOLLARS!

AsRT or TRRTH FOR THIRTY DULLAhs'
DrW H. Deffenbacher will positively visit Lancas-
Ter two months per year: the months OF Marcn ana
October. ONCE over A. s. T. A. Burr's store; En-
rance on east side Room formerly occupied oy DF.
thompson -
Teeth inserted on Gold, hard Rubber and SILVER II
desired Teeth 6lled in crown with Gold and Tin foil
Deep 6llngs with Gold only. II Rubber work warran-
ted be full as durable Gold. Persons from as
auce wanting setts will find to their interest to call
atly as possible ia the month.
B.-W. II. Delfenbacher is the only DENTIST IN
h part Of the State licensed to work the hard rubber
YORK Persons liable to be prosecuted obtaining
TIE rubber work Of any not having license, as wen as
Tie dentist, of GOodyears Co.'S Patent.
Travelling Dentists cannot get the right at any price,
d%S6-tf WIN. H. DEPENDENCIES, Dentist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Cincinnati. MAY <

A disloyal mob has cut the telegraph wire
in Dayton and set the Journal Office on
fire. Il is feared the Phillips house will
be burned. The telegraph Office has been
closed for fear Of being Quilted by the Val
land;ghamers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
PHYSICIANS.
IlP 7 lit HYDE

DR. ]. H. HYDE,
Physlcian Sc Surgeon.
ONCE one door north Of the Mansion Eouse,
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN.
v14-35-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
MILLS 4 BLESSING.

ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
JOsETH T. MILLs,] IT, g. BLEsslNS-
LANCASTER, GRANT COUNTY WIS.
oS,s fsv-s,airs) in Meyers Buiiding, on MGdisOa
Street opposite Court House.
,ri,, ,...,i.s n iii lie Courts of this State.
TggsCoeetions promptly attended to and remittan-
Sss made Immediately.
We viii nav taxes on lands 81 non-residents ana give
acuar attention TO any business relating to real es
tse which may be entrusted to our care.
WIIst.end to claims against the government back
nav bounties PENSIONS &C. Lancaster, Oct 18th. 1909
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Boscobel, May 9Th, 1868.
WA letter from ons Of Capt. Pal

REA letter from ons OF Capt. fal-
mer's men says that the captain has, since
the commencement of warm weather, been
holding religious services for the benefit
Of his company, and the effect is favorable.
The men are in good health and condition
compared with what they were some
months ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
HOTELS.
.ofEL AT BEETO OWN

(G N ~ c..Ially infotm the public tina. am now
~ esrnaS beetown House, formerly kept by
YEA. ~ s !or the accommodation of travellers and
have Is to please to the best of my sbil
~ uapv ~ good large Stable and can store away
soRn, ~ s.0sses EMANUELBL0CKs
~ u lobz. l5.tf,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12

BARBER q LOWRY.
Attorneys 81 Councillors at Law
ALIEN BARBER. ED. D. LOWRY. J. J. BARBER
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN.
w;un,actiee their profession in counties of Grant
cavord and Badax; also, act as agent IN buying ana
naying taxes procuring land patents ar.
.,s ofnav TO oders. soldiers bounty, pensions and
n,ser business connected with the Department at
y wehinnton Lancaster, Dec lat 1862
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
ATTORNEYS.

DAME & CARTER.
STEPHEN o. PAINE.] TWIN. B. CARTER.
Attorneys Sc Councillors at Law
PLATTEyILLE GRANT CO. WIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12

TEAcHERs.-Two or three qualified fe-
male teachers may be had by addressing
Mr.. D. H. Patchen, Potosi, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12
Letter from the I'd Cavalry.

The following letter has been received by
Capt. Wood while at home on furlough,
and he consents to its publication:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-12

p. S.--Mr. Robert Glenn, IT Wyalu-
sing is now here with variety of articles
for the Grant County boys stationed here
which are Thankfully received by them.
d. l.. r.