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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-27

An enrolling officer in Maryland
called for all the males in the family at
iowly cottaga, and the old lady who only
was at home, after naming several stopped
short. "ls there no one else % asked the
officer. "No," replied she, anone except
Billy Bray" Billy Bray where is he?''
"He was at the barn moment ago. said
the old lady. Out went the officer but
could not see the man. Coming back he
questioned the old lady as to the age Of
biliy, and went away, after carefully en-
roiilng his name. The time of the draft
ing came, and one of those on whom the
lot fell was Billy Bray. No one knew
him. Where did he live 2 The officer
who enrolled him was called on to produce
him and 10, behold Billy Bray was a
Jackass. and stands now on the list of
drafted men, as forming the quota of
Maryland.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-27

80 A western paper says that an
Arkansas cavalry colonel mounts men by
the following order First order-Pre-
pare fer ter git onter yer creeters. Sec
ond order-Git!
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-27
"A letter from San Francisco

"A letter from San Francisco. to a
gentleman in Dayton, Ohio, says +" We
have daily morning and evening kilograms
OF all war news up to the hour of going to
press. The Evening Bulletin, issued at
fre, +. M., contains news from your side
up to eight, p. M., same day!
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-27

The draft in the State of New jersey
has not yet been ordered, and will not
probably be put in force before the LIST of
September.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

it; shouts and cheers, one of patriots
the other of cravens. Immense ap
plause.
And tell you that every indication al
the South shows that they spurn, sneel
at and hold in contempt these sympa
thizing compromises. They will have
nothing at your hands but total separa
ton and recognition of their indepen
dence as a separate power. Are YOU
sympathizers ready for this. Ii you are
you are ready to recognize them as a
n,0Harehy;-als ii monarchy and an aristoc
racy based upon money and niggerS.-
! This is no clap-trap; but Is sober truth
IN the manifestation of the times. Al.
ready the rebel papers are saying that the
time is come for Dictator; yes, for a
| King. jeff Davis was educated by his
country, graduated at West Point, a
! sword was given him by his country, and
he now turns it to that country's throat
are you ready to acknowledge him and
his piratical gang at Richmond us your
royal master. That is what is going on
there.
But we are in civil war,-how TO ex-
tricate ourselves is the great question:
We mgSt crush tie rebellion be- he poaoe- Of
the Government and if this is effectually
done we shall have no more such. Ii
this is crushed we shall have no more re-
belliOn soon. This Is the only mode for
obtaining an honorable and lasting peace
Let us join, then, in the embrace of
heart to heart around the altar of our
country, and solemnly swear, by the ma
jesty of heaven and the altar of our
country, that the country itself must and
shall be saved. Enthusiastic applause
Here the Governor returned thanks To
the many ladies present. You have in
terest, great interest in the good of this
land. Your sons must defend it against
Vallandigham, Jeff Davis. and all the
other traitors. If they do not, these
hordes will cross the Ohio and invade
your homes Mothers and sisters. for
sake this cause never; do not be deferred.
In ancient days women were known to
part with the jewels from their fingers,
for the purpose of sending the arrow to
the bosom of invaders. Will YOU do less?
| believe there are COrnelia's here, moth
er of the Grachi. Can you not say,
g Here are my Jewels, your own sons.
lie then referred to the case of the
: Greek mother" and that memorable
and classic incident lie would adopt
the poets theme
Woman God bless her, 6e.
Over you, ladies, trust the star OF peace
will soon arise. If the blood of your
sons is required, let it flow / trust in
iod we will succeed. If the price we
now pay is not enough, say then name
he price and it shall be paid. In CON
,lusien let me say, if need be. let our flag
be baptized in the nations blood. The |
Lord knows | hope we shall soon stand |
from traitors and invaders
Accept my deep gratitude for the atten-
ion and distinction you have shown me,
nd believe, that so long as memory oc-
.upies a place, it shall be remembered by
ne. Prolonged cheers.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
The Mormon Trouble in Utah.

The faithful in Salt Lake City are
growing troublesome again, and have or
dered the United States officers to leave
the Territory. Salt Lake City dispatch
of the 9th instant, to the Chicago TFib,me,
says :-"Governor Harding, as well as
Judges C. B. Waite and Drake, in very
emphatic language, refuse to resign or
leave the Territory. Governor Harding
said to the Committe 81 will not cow
ardly abandon my posto duty until it
shall please the President to recall me-
| may be in danger of personal violence
by remaining, but 4 will not leave. /
will not be driven from the Territory
AS this is said to be land of prophecy,
too will prophecy: If one drop of my
blood is shed whilst in the discharge OF
my duties, by your ministers of ven
geance, it will be avenged, and not one
stone in your city will remain upon an
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
Democrats Read THE Issue Fairl
Stated.

At meeting of Copperheads held
a few days since in st. Clair township
Butler county, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
ResoIved, That Abraham Lincoln is the
Nero of America, and for his many crimes,
misdemeanors and fragrant violations OF
constitutional obligations, ought to be
impeached.
ResOtred, That the clergy of the present
day are the devils select and inspired
representatives, preaching envy hate,
malice, uengeHce, blood and murder, instead Of
love, chTistia,ity, and the doctrines of Christ,
and hereby receive our unqualified and
indignant rebuke.
ResOlced, That we are in favor of an
armistice and National Convention,
composed of delegates from all the States,
to meet at such places as may hereafter
be designated, to consider terms of re-
union of all the States that being impos-
sible, A REUNION OF THE SoUTH AND WEST
AT ALL HAZARDS. .....
ResolUed, That this Government is a
Democratic machine, and that none but
Democrats know how to run it and
therefore we will vote for no man, for no
Office, unless he gives positive proof that
he Is a sound, substantial Vallandigham
Democrat. .....
ResOloed, '::1Hat violence Jegets giole,lee,p .
and, according, that spirit of mob. law,
which has again began to manifest itself
in several parts of the country, ought. to
be met by violence, and, therefore, we
recommend bullets. ...s. ...
The meeting closed by unanimously
the traitor VALLANDIGHAM
for next President. ....s ..r
In these resolutions the issue between
the Union party and Copperheads of Ohio
in the next election campaign is fairly
put. Will the loyal Democrats support
such prineiples2 We should think not
From Capital City Fact. ....-.-.. -.-- ~
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
The DIpther1a- Scouge in Western
-... ..---..r Illinois. ....--....--.. r....

The diptheria has been raging through
out the country to an alarming extent
and seems TO "a great extent, to battle the
skill of the physicians Itis confined al
most exclusively to children, and when
once under headway, death is almost Ger.
tain to be the result. 1t will pass thro'
whole towns, missing scarcely family,
and in some instances whole families
of children have been swept away by IT.
Our neighboring town of Moline, n
place formerly remarkable for its healthi-
ness, has been sadly affected by this dis
ease for the past four or FIVE months. In
that time some 100 children have been
swept off, and it is still raging to some
extent. The parents in such time be-
come terrified, and call their children in
and keep them housed up, hardly daring
to let them breathe the fresh air, for fe ar
the fell destroyer will take them away (;
but this practice has been proven to be
the very worst one, for the little ones,
being deprived of the necessary exercise
and fresh air, are almost sure to be the
next victims. We have noticed that
those children who are allowed to rough
it, in doors and out doors, Just as they
may desire, are the ones who escape. .'.ft
1t is certainly terrible disease, but
parents sheuld not allow fear TO get the
better of their judgment, but should pur-
sue reasonable, thoughtful course, and
save their little pets from its fearful rava-
peS ...-. H. E.-.rr.-.- f-Er
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

Cavalry, charging in advance, supported
at their flank and rear by three full Tegi-
ments. Here was an opportunity so long
sought OF meeting the rebel cavalry in a
i fair fight on an open field. The Rhode
Island squadrons dashed at their column,
broke tEc head of it in a moment. and
sent H., .hole body back to their re-
serve, e.. turing nearly all their leading
regiments with their commanders. p
Again they came laundering down and
these squadrons, nobly supported by the
9th Ohio, again showed the chivalrous
sons OF the sacred soil that ON an open
| field they are no match for the hated Yam
keys though they were FIVE to our one
A third time their lines were formed
and this time by their famous General,
Stuart, who had determined, if possible,
to atrieve his evil fortunes. On they
came, and then took place that terrific
hand-to-hand fight; man to man, horse
TO horse, sabre to sabre, which ended in
their utter defeat and our own most glor-
ious victory.
The cavalry fight at Kelly's Ford will
become famous not so much as to the
magnitude of ITS results, though their
loss was three times ours, but as a dem
onstratiOn beyond doubt that in an OBJ
en- fight the rebel cavalry cannot stand
Yankey sabres. -.s ......
The conduct of both officers and men
during the whole day was beyond all
praise, and had the Ist Massachusetts
been with US we should have captured
the whole of the famous regiments OPP
posed to US. Let US hope for another
meeting with the rebels, and altogether
we shall share our success.
When the conduct of all was so meri-
toriOus, it is difficult TO signalize- any -
but to the lamented Bowditch, Acting
Assistant Adjutant General on my staff
to Major Fefrington, commanding lst r.
l. Cavalry, who was wounded in the neck
during the first charge but who pemain-
ed at his post during the entire day; to
the memory of Lieutenant NicolGi, lst Il.
l., who fell at the head of his troops to
Lieutenant Brown. of the same regiment,
who was the first to dash into the river,
and the first to mount the parapet on
the other side, whose clothes were shot
through FIVE times and his horse wound
eel three times TO Capt. Barrett who
was in command of the 9th Ohio-to all
these. special mention mention is due =
while 10 each and all my most grateful
thanks are most cheerfully given.
A. n. DUFFIE,
..... Colonel Commanding Isl Brigade.
a. :. CHILDs, Aet'hg Asst 4. g.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
Canadian Petroleum.

In 1862 seventeen vessels loaded with
Canadian petroleum cleared for Europe
through the st. Lawrence total capacity
Is ,0l6 tuns, and containing some 35 900
barrels or l,279,0 gallons. Without re-
spect to the future supply of Canadian
petroleum, the Toronto Globe says:-''The
stoppage of several of the largest flowing
indicated, it was feared, and exhaustion
of the souce of the oil. When ii was
found however, that even more than the
usual response was made to the vigorous
pumping operations thus induced, the
suspense was succeeded by very gener-
al feelirg of relief, not only because a
good supply was forthcoming, but also
that large number of persons interest
ed in the pumping wells would reap the
benefit of their investment. Indeed the
indications in the oil regions of Canadai
are every day more apparent, covering
an immense area of country, and promis-
ing an abundant return for the invest
ment of capital. In the vicinity of Old
Springs there are over 100 wells, 25i
of which are in constant operation. The
present yield of crude oil in Canada does
not fall short of three hunred barrels per
daY, which can be almost indefinitely
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
Tho Polish Revo1utionary Leader

The Count Gurowski, who is mentioned
in the Paris correspondence of the Lon
don Times as commanding the largest
revolutionary force in Poland, is a broth
er to Count Adam de Gurowski, formerly
of New York, but latterly of Washing
ton. At latest accounts, his army was
concentrated at Dumbrowna, and consis-
ted of about 10000 men but the insur-
gents were rapidly hocking to him from
the country around, as the revolution in
all parts of Poland is in full blast. Gen.
Gurowski, like his brother Adam, is one
of the few surviving founders of the con-
spiracy or revolution of 1880. Then both
Brothers fought, and were both covered
with wounds, but the former was made
prisoner and kept for long time IN dun
geons. Unlike his--brother Adam, who
Is the author of the Panslavistic theory,
and a friend Of the Russo-Polish union,
the Polish fnsurreetionary leader hates
the Russian rule as he did in youth, if
not with more bitterness. He has always
been a centre round which grouped the
ardent, violent Polish patriots.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
New Law Upon Specie Transactions.

The following regulations contain the
substance of the recent act of Congress in
relation TO the purchase Of gold and sill
yer coin: FfSt-All contracts for the pur-
chase and sale of gold and silver coin, or
bullion, and all contracts for loan OF mon
ey or currency, secured by the pledge or
deposit, or other disposition, of gold and
silver coin of the Uuited States, if to be
after period of three days, must be IN
writing. .Sscon3-Such contracts must
bear adhesive stamps equal IN amount TO
one-half of one per cent. OF the amount
named in the contract. and in addition
thereto a stamp equal to the amount OF
interest ut six per cent. on the amount of
the contract for the time specified. TIiEd
"A renewal of the contract would be
subject TO the same conditions. Fourth
No loan of currency or money on the Sc
curity of gold or silver coin of the United
States, or upon any certificate or other
evidence of deposit, payable in gold CT
silver coin, can be made for the amount
exceeding the par value of the coin pledge
or deposit FTth-Gold and silver coin
loaned at par value is subject only to
duty imposed on these loans. 70
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
Population and PubIie Debt.

Now if we take the valuation Of the
real and personal property of the United
States, as ascertained by the last census,
TO wit, S1G,159, ,6l6.96z, we perceive that
.evenadebto of s., ,000, 900, 600 will be but l24
per centum. of that valuation. But il we
consider, also, that the produces of labor
as aseef tanned by the census are almost
as many millions more, the proportions
are greatly lessened. Establishing, then,
the fact of our. ultimate ability to pay
our debt per capita, in the actual value
of the present real and personal property
of the nation, We must not overlook the
immense. and constant additions to 1t by
the hand of labor, whether directly orin-
directly applied to production The eX-
changes Of the commodities annually
produced in the United States, in the
shape of direct internal trade, are esti-
mated to be full ten thousand millions of
dollars PER annum. '' --
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
Population and Public Debt.

The public debt-of the United States
on the lst of February was SSl5, 200, 900,
which is bat about FIVE per cent of the
real and personal property of the coun-
try. But suppose it should reach the
sum of 1000, COO, 900, in the event of the
war continuing two years longer, it would
then be far from a crushing debt, even
with our present population. This may
be seen by reference to the following ia
BILE, which shows the public debt of 9th
er nations, and its pressure per capita on
their respective peoples: -. .I.. ...-.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
The Cann1bals of the Andes Re
markable Difference to the Fair

markaole De1erenee 10 the E'alF.
Sex. ..s ..a---,s .1'1 3. 80 ls
The character of the trans Andean re-
gion of Peru is that of vast forests, fre-
quented by few Indian tribes, who shun
the approach of civilized man, and resent
any intrusion into their haunts by flight
of poisoned arrows. Tile aborigines of
the valleys of the Eastern Andes are the
most cruel, iH-favored and untamable of
South American savages. They wander
naked through the dense woods by tracts
unknown to any but themselves, and are
armed by bows and sings. They hve,on
monkeys, birds, bananas and tsh. OF
these people, called CunchGs, little is
known. They are supposed to occupy a
large extent of territory within the Bra
lillian empire, and they are accused of
cannibalism. Missionaries who have pen
etrated into their country affirm that
there are three tribes, the Antes, the
Chunchos, and the Caseibas, which war
upon each other solely for the purpose of
gratifying their passion for human flesh;
but tales of eannibalism are seldom sup
ported by the testimony of eyewitness,
and in countries where animal food IS ca
silly pFOcurable they are seldom entitled
to credit. The Chunchos are said to
make an exception unknown IN the
usages of other tribes-they never eat
their female prisoners This forbearance,
however, does not arise from any chiYal-
rous feeling, but from a confirmed belief
that tromc7, are ampere beings, and 4eers Great
Cd for the t9TmcHt Of man, and that their flesh
IS to BE- escLs1red as Il, tie highest degree pos
soaoas.- London Quarterly Review.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01
HEADo'Rs lsT CAVALRY BRIGADE, 1
-siHr March 2l, 1863. 4
GENERAL ORDERS,
No. 8.

Again We have met the enemy and
beaten them at all points; though
strongly entrenched in rife pits at the
ford, with.the road leading in and ont, of
the river barricaded with fallen trees.
After an unsuccessful attempt by the
4th n. Y. Cavalry to cross, two squadrons cd
the lst r. /. Cavalry, with the 9th Ohio,
forced their way over the obstacles and
across the river, in the face of a most
murderous fire, surrounding and captur-
ing every rebel in the trenches hnme-
diately after, the enemy appeared in
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

Everything useful or necessary is the
cheapest. Walking is the most whole
some exercise; water the best drink >
and plain food the most nourishing and
healthy diet. Even in knowledge, the
: a;,..kL c,<.s~,5s-a.l
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

Music is the most delightful rational
entertainment that the human mind can
possibly enjoy.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

The pebbles in our path weary us more
than the rocks, which only require a bold
effort. To surmo11t.---
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

Speech of Governor Andy Johnson,
Delivered at Columbus, on Tues
CiAy. March Sd, 1868.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

Should God in his anger look down from Oh, high,
And say to their councils your kingdom must lie
In ashes andruins, as cities of yOre.
Depart frem the land of COlumbia's bright shore
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

Kind parents. weep not for your sons on the field,
For Heaven will bless them yes God is their shield
Though the earth should be red with the blood
--a1 from their veins,
Their souls fly to Heaven where peace ever reigns.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

OH then would they practice such folly and SIM
The Staying of thousands great honors to win -
Their lives should be haunted by thousands and
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

Delay not, delay not, oh ! patriots draw near.
1our eountry'S in danger, why do you not hear2
Your friends they are slain by thousands and more,
shore.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-04-01

By the lords of this city, no history can tell,-
Why thousands of freemen in cold blood have fell
Their counsel should fly TO the winds and the
drouth,
Ere the sons of all nations wage war with the
South.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-06-24
OrrnnIxaiiou of the MiIl,ia.

By instructions just received from the
Governor, the undersigned, Military Com
mittee OF Harrison county, are required to
take immediate steps to perfect the organizt
ton OF the NJ ilitia Of Harrison county, and +,
among other things, we are especially requi-
red to see that the several Township Asses
sors. Clerks and Trustees attend promptly
TO the discharge OF their respective duties un.
der the law of 1858. We therefore hope
there will be no dereection OF duty on the
part Of any OF said officers; and in case there
should be, we call on the loyal citizens in
their neighborhoods to make prompt report
thereof to US, that proper action may be
taken in regard thereto. Applications to
raise volunteer organizations OF lnisntry un
der said law are authorized t. be made to US;
and we appeal to the loyal men of the differ
ent Deighborhoods to get together and pre-
sent the names OF three suitable persons for
enrolling committees. We presume that we
need not add that recent events seem to re-
quire the utmost promp' ness aud energy in
all these matters, and we hope the people OF
Harrison county will do their whole duty
aad that without delay.
o. SLEMMONS,
JOHN C. JAMIS0N,
CIIAS. WARFEL,
j. M. PAUL.
S. B. SHOTWELL.
Military Committee Of Harrison county.
June 10, 1868.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-06-24
CaYalrY-Men Wanted.

Only TEN MEN wanted to fill the com.
papy from this county for the FRONTIER
CAVALRY SERVICE.
Headquarters at Fort Laramie, right in
the center Of the Rocky Mountasas.
This is a rare chance for all young men
who love novelty, and should be embraced
now by all meaps.
500 Bounty, $25 Of which and one
months pay Wilt paid in advance. Ap
plcation must bemade at once, as the com,
pany leaves the first Of July.
Apply at the cffce OF the Adams Express
Company, Cadiz, Ohio, to Asbury Cassell and
John M. Garrett.
JAMES w. HANNA.
Cadiz, June "a, 1868.