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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
The Premium on Gold.

The error into which the London Times,
the New York French paper, and the
Montreal papers have fallen in comput-
ing the value of paper money when gold
is at a premium. is a very common one
If gold is 25 per cent. premium, they
naturally judge that the paper dollar is at
25 per cent. discount, or worth IS cents,
and so on. A very simple rule to find
the exact depreciation of paper money Is
found in adding two ciphers to 100, and
then dividing the same by the per cent.
value of gold. Thus, when gold is at par,
or 100 per cent. the result obtained is
100, the value of zach being the same
If gold is at l25 per cent, the result is 663
for the paper dollar. If at 200 per cent,
the result is so cents the value of the pa
per dollar, and so on.-Thus it will be
seen that when gold is 1000 per cent.
900 per cent, premium the paper dol
lar is worth 10 cents.-Bostoa Traveller.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
Particulars of the Burial of Lieut.
Z. R, Harmon, and Others.

Editors Chronicle: DIR. Woodwork was
mistaken in informing you that the place
OF burial of Lieut.. c. Il. Harmon was
unknown. Letters from J. D. Burnett,
lst Sergeant of Company F, written Jan.
Sd and 9th, say that the 9th Regiment
had fallen back about 100 yards. and be-
ing exposed to a very heavy fire of the
enemy, were ordered TO lie down. "hile
thus down. Lieutenant Harmon was shot
above the left ear, and died instantly
Hiram Patten was with him. ana Joseph
Williams looking at him, and ran to him
At orca williams and Corporal Barren
bpried him in las good a box as they
could make under the circumstances."-
He rests in a garden, q miles west of
Murfreesboro, and three-fourths of a mile
to the left of the pike from Nashville,
and one-fourth of a mile from earth
works thrown up parallel with the Pike.
A writer to the Cincinnati Commercial in
January says, in passing over the Stone
river battle ground, I came upon the
graves of Major Terry, Capt. Willis, and
Lieut.. c.. R. Harmon. close together, be-
meath a cluster of wild roses, already in
full bloom over them-all of the oath,
with a head-board marked with the names
of EACH"
Sergeant Burnett says, "Egbert An
drews, color bearer, Robert j.. Ewing,
Corporal, and John Book, have since
died of wounds received in the battle
Joseph Williams had his gun stock torn
to pieces by a grape shot, the gun saving
his life. J. Fox had the corner of his
eye cut by a musket ball. Many others
had like close escapes. Those who are
left are in good health and feel we'll"
These particulars show the care SOL
diers take of their dead comrades, when
the fortunes of war permit. All over the
field of Shiloh, 1 found the graves of the
private soldiers, as well as officers, mark
ed plainly with a head-board. J. H.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
Girls Stopping the Wheels of Gov
eminent.

The wheels of legislation were actually
clogged one day last week. and the Con-
gressional machine could not work be-
cause some thirty girls thought that they
should receive Sc a week instead of So
They are the press-feeders in the Govern
ment printing Office, and after they had
" struck" they actually refused to let
any of the journeymen run a press, al
though the Finance Committee were
waiting for their bill, and the Senate de-
sired a few copies of the Naval AppropIi-
alton bill. There was no alternative, and
the demand was agreed 10, whereupon
the presses have again been started, and
Pub. Docs" are being printed as before.
- When a woman will, she will. you may
depend ont"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
Gallant Affair at Tuscumbia. Ala.

A special dispatch from Corinth, Miss,
Feb. 25th, gives a brief account of a bril-
liant dash from Corinth to Tussumbia,
and the capture of that town, as follows :
An expedition sent from this place by
Gen. Dodge, attacked the rebels at Tus-
cumbia on the 22d inst, capturing 200
prisoners, one piece of artillery, a large
quantity of ammunition, and a provision
train, completely routing the enemy and
investing the town, with all the commits
sary stores, &c. The National forces were
under command of Col. Carrigan, the
fighting doctor of Shiloh celebrity, and
consisted of the 10th Missouri Cavalry
and other Western troops.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04

The Nsrearys Washington special says
that it is universally admitted that at the
close of the session of Congress we will
witness a decided change in the policy of
the Government. The President has
yielded to the advice of Secretary Sew
ard and Thurlow Weed to propitiate the
conservatives and thus make the on
scription palatable. The measures in
view are.
First-A change in the Cabinet that
will give Seward and his policy a majority
of its members; Chase to be retained, and
if he r~etires, Robert J.. Walker is to take
his place.
Second-The restoration of Mcclellan
to some command, to shut the mouths of
his noisy disloyal friends.
sThird-Some concession to negro pre-
JUDGES of Northern soldiers. Blacks in
the army to he kept in subordinate posi-
tions.
Fourth-The radical Republicans to
take a back seat and moderate Republi-
cans, and War Democrats to have the
confidence and direction of the Admins
tration.
Fifth-Are to be no more arbitrary an
rests except in very fragrant cases.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04

TERRIBLE POWDER MILL ExPLos1oX.-The
packing house and one of the mills of Du-
points extensive Powder mandatory,
three miles from Wilmington, Delaware,
blew up with shocking results on the
% h. The massive stone walls were hurl-
ed so far that not a stone composing
them is recognizable, and the shock was
so terribly deafening that those in the
vicinity were stunned as 10y an electric
stroke. Thirteen persons were killed.
mostly blown to atoms. Wilmington
was shaken to its centre and much dam
aged. The conclusion was felt at the
Baltimore depot, and very sensibly in
Philadelphia. 80 miles distant from the
catastrophe. Buildings were rocked,
and in some case cracked, as by an earth
quake.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04

JEFF DAVIS BUYING A NEW HoME.-
The Kinds County Miss Gazette states
that President Jefferson Davis and his
brother, 10. f. Davis, have recently
purchased plantations in that country,
and removed their slaves to them.
Colonel 10. +. Davis has purchased the
plantation owned and occupied for
many years past by DR.. Thomas J.. Catch
ings. President Davis has secured a
place adjoining his brothers, being the
same owned and occupied for some
twelve years past by James P. Smith.
These plantations are nearly between
Vicksburg and Jackson. As both gem
tlemen own very superior plantations
on the river below Vicksburg, we pre-
sumo the lands just purchased are de-
merely as places of refuge for
negro property until the close of the war.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04

lSy-A letter from the surgeon of a New
Jersey regiment, a man of intelligence
and close observation, and heretofore
holding conservative views" alludes as
follows to the matter of the circulation OF
Journals of a certain class in the army OF
the Potomac:
am glad to receive the Evening Post,
because it expresses sentiments | approve,
and which / am prevented from seeing
from the fact that no papers are permit
ted to come to the army except those OF
Democratic secession pr~oclivites, and
those that back up George B. Mcclellan.
Upon this matter, even, | began at last to
see light. Before Mcclellan left an order
was issued that only certain persons
should be permitted to sell papers with
in the army lines, and these only under
the direction of the Provost Marshal
The result was that only the Herald the
Philadelphia Inquirer and the World were
brought into camp. This state of things
still continues, and it may account for the
fact, which has often occasioned surprise,
that it is only Democratic papers which
bolster up a certain General.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
HALIFAX, March 2.
J. ID. PORTER,
Commanding.

HALIFAX, Mafcn =.
The steamer Delta, from St. Thomas
the Goth, and Bermuda the 25th ult., has
arrived. She reports that on the 18th of
February, in lat. "a, long. %, the Florida
captured and burnt the ship Jacob Bell,
bound from China for New York. The
Jacob Bell had l,600 tons of tea. Her
passengers and crew were transferred to a
Danish vessel.
The United States steamer Alabama
left st. Thomas on the Goth of February,
in search of the Florida.
The steamerC olumbiaran the blockade
at Wilmington, North Carolina, and had
arrived at st. George with a cargo of cot
ton and tobacco. The Columbia reported
the arrival at Wilmington of the steamer
Giraffe.
The Jacob Bells cargo was valued at
81. 500 900.
The Vanderbilt was at st. Thomas on
the Goth ult., and to leave next day on a
cruise.
The Federal ship Shepherd Knapp left
st. Thomas the week previous in search
of the rebel pirate Alabama.
A number Of Federal vessels were at
Thomas, fearing to leave lest they
should fall a prey to the pirates.
The officers of the Florida say they
passed the night in company with the
Vanderbilt lately.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
A Warning to Copperheads.

The following extract from a recent let
ter Of the officers Of an Eastern regiment
Oath y. H. to the people of their State,
has more than a local interest, snd is
equally applicable to other communities
than that for which it was intended:
Our army has a claim upon the moral
support Of every man who remains at
home. and that support must be rigorous
~ exacted.
IF not given willingly now, W. lift q
warning voice against the dreadful retri-
button that awaits all %recreants when our
triumphanS hosts shall return to their
homes. Whose soweth the wind shall
reap the WhirlHind."
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
NEW Yong March (

Mayor Opdyeke TO day vetoed the res
olutions of the Common Council to give
General Fitz John Porter a public recep-
ton.
Advices from Guatemala say that that
State has declared war against Salvador.
President Carrera had marched with 1000
to 5000 men.
a Murfreesboro letter says Rosecrans
has issued an order prohibiting the Gin
cinnati Enquirer and Chicago TfnS from
circulating in the Army of the Cumber-
land.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
Consolation for Vallandighamers

n chmOn DtSDGtch says:
Mr.. Vallandigham makes a great mis-
take in supposing this to be a ciUiL war
1t is not a civil war. 1t is q sectional war.
1t is u war between two peoples who are
as distinct as the Russians and the Danes
or the Saxons and Dutch. Nor do we
speak the same language. The language
of the South is the English language.-
The language of the North is English,
Dutch, German, Spanish compound,
in a word, of every known language and
dialect in the world. The population of
the South is homogeneous. That of the
North is more heterogeneous than that
of the Austrian empire. The great won
der is not that the two sections have fall
en- asuuder at last, but that they held
together so long. 1t would be almost as
rational to form the whole Continent of
Europe into a single State, and then ex-
pect it to continue such.
THE lines of demarcatiou arise from
the character OF the people. If they are
hostile to each other, they do not want
mountains or water to separate them
If they are not, waters and mountains
can not keep them asunder. The idea
that this whole continent is to be occu-
pied by n nation is simply preposterous.
In five thousand years the world has
never seen such a thing as two hundred
millions of people speaking the same
language. and enjoying free institutions,
all under the anne government. 1t is a
dream of Utopian folly to suppose that
it ever can exist. The separation has
begun, and it will continue. America,
like the Old World, is TO be settled by
many nations. Such is its destiny"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04

The Rev. Mr.. Van Nostrand, Pastor
of the Episcopal Church, and Chaplain
of the l05th Ohio, died at his residence
here at eight o'clock last night. The de-
sease which terminated his earthly career
was contracted in camp, and his untime.
" loss is mourned by a wife and two
young children, his church and the
community at large. Solar as ! know,
he was universally loved and esteemed,
and this sudden blow touches every
heart.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
Attempt to Assass1nate Gen. Banks.

BosToS, Feb. p.
n New Orleans correspondent of the
Boston Journal writes under date of Feb
ruary 18th:
This evening, as General Banks Was
passing out at the ladies entrance to tk/
City Hotel. for the purpose OF aitesj' :
the French Opera, and before he 81 .onnSS
from the rs7sss in The wal. charged
nnlIzed eioSe q b PER- N of General
DSIhs op9 elose Il an oTLcer who attend
60 pm. The GentraS was not hit. and
the assassin escayed through the crowd.
The police are on his track, and he can.
not long avoid capture. From the report
made By the weapon, it is supposed to
have belonged 10 the class known as the
Monte Christie pistol. The affair has
caused a great deal Of talk and just indig
nation in the community.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
D. s. Dickinson on the Crisis.

In the course of a speech by Hon. D.
S. Dickinson, in New York, on Saturday
night, he said:
:" If this Government must fail-if it
must go down in blood and tears-if the
example of Washington and the great
spirits of the Revolution, and those who
founded this Government, must 90 down,
let it 60 down by blood, let it go down by
force but let not the Empire State con-
tribute its mighty influence. Give US
rather, Father of Mercies, oceans of blood,
rivers of tears-giye us famine, give us a
life of suffering, give us an ignoble death,
rather than curse Us and our memories
with the idea that we have contributed
to uphold this terrible rebellion. When
this nation perishes, oh, may it perish by
the force of a foreign foe. Let not its
foundation be sapped-let it not fall a
prey to the assassin's dagger at home
Let it perish by foreign force, so that
when it shall perish We mag not say that
like the stricken eagle, it has fallen by
its own action, and especially by the &c
tion of the Empire State"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
Speech of Governor Tod.

On the outside of this paper, we give
the speech of Governor Tod, and also
that of Hon. Henry Stansbury, delivered
at an immense Union Meeting held in
Cincinnati. on the 23d of February. The
meeting was one of the most enthusias-
tic ever held in the city. Speeches were
made by a number of prominent men,
besides those mentioned, and all breathed
a spirit of devotion to the Union, and a
determination to stand by the old flag so
long as traitorous hands are raised
against it.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
The Ram Queen of the West.

The rebel account of the capture Of
this gallant craft on the Red River is con
frmed. The capture took place Feb. IL,
at Gordon's Landing, about 10 miles from
the mouth of Black River. Mr.. Bodman,
a newspaper correspondent who was up
on the Queen when the disaster occurred,
and escaped with difficulty. losing every
thing but his life, has arrived at Mem
phis. No intelligence yet rs to the 9TH
ers on board, except the rebel account,
which states that only IL of the crew of
the Queen fell into their hands, the bal
alce escaping on the De Soto. The De
Soto is q small steamer, formerly used as
a ferry boat, She accompanied the
Queen. and carried a 30-pound Parrot
gun.
1t is greatly to be hoped that the dar-
ing Col. Charles r. Elicit, Commanding
the Ram feet, as we'll as Capt. Common,
Lieut.. futile, and other officers of the
Queen, are safe and out of rebel hands.
We think the officers must be safe, from
the fact that the rebels do not name any
as prisoners in their Dragging report of
the victory.
The lost ram appears to have butted
round with fine success, until betrayed
into the hands of the enemy by a rebel
pilot.
US. MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON, Feb. q,
via MEMPHIS, March l.
To Hon. Gideon WeHes, Secretary Of the
Mary:
SIR: l regret to inform you that the
Indianola has also fallen into the hands
of the enemy. The rams Webb and
Queen of the West attacked her twenty
five miles from here, and rammed her
until she surrendered all of which car
be traced to a noncompliance with my
instructions. l do not know the particu-
lars.
lSigned D. d. PORTER.
Commanding.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
HEIMSTREETsS
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1T IS Il DYE.

But restores gray hair to its original color, by sup
plying the capillary tubes with natural sustenanee
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selves no dressing. Heimstreet's ~Inimitable Color
ing not only restores hair to its natural color by an
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LUXURIANT BEAUTY,
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ness to the head. 1t has stood the test Of time. be-
ing the original Hair Coloring. and is constantly in
c~Teasing in favor. Used by both gentleman and Ia
dies. It is sold by ell respectable dealers. or can
be procured by them Of the commercial agent, D.
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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04

A murder occurred at Wilmington,
Clinton county, Ohio, on Monday. John
NJ. McWhorter and Henry Babb, two
prominent citizens, got into difficulty
about some political matter, when Nc
Whorter shot Babb dead with 3 pistol.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
LoYAL COUNTRY NEWSPAPERS.

LOYAL OOUNTKY NEWSPAPERS. Int
Washington Daily Chronicle says:
lin the contest of the friends of the
Government with its enemies, there is no
n thing that should be kept more
steadily in view than the encouragement
of the loyal country newspapers. They
are the sources of honest public opinion.
They do more service and endure more
losses in their respective spheres than
their more pretentious and ostentatious
daily contemporaries"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
Special Notices.
LYONS Kathairon.

This delightful article for preserving and beau
tifying the human hair isasain put up by the orig
inal proprietor, and is now made with the same
care, skill and attention, which first crested its i'm
mense and unprecedented sales of over one million
bottles annually 1t is still sold at . eentsin large
bottles. Two million bottles can easily be sold in
a year when it is again known that the KathairOn
is not only the most delightful hair dressing in the
world. but that it eleanses the scalp of seurf and
dandruf. gives the hair a lively, rich luxuriant
growth, and prevents it from turning gray. These
are considerations worth knowing. The Kathairon
has been tested for over twelve years, and is war
ranted as described. ANY lady who values a beau
tifdl head Of hair will use the KathairOn. 1t is
finely perfumed. cheap Gnd valuable. Its sold By
all respectable dealers throughout the world.
DIS. BARNES & CO.,
Nov. 10, 1862 New York.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04

The wife of Wabashaw, a Sioux Chief,
died at Fort Smelling on the 4th ult, of
starvation. Her brother, White Dog,
was hung at Mankato, which so affected
her mind that she refused to take any
food and literally starved to death.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
DEATHS.


At Newton Falls. On the 9Th. Of Feb. JAMES II.
GREER. of consumption in the SD year Of his
age.
At Fowler, o., on the 18th Of February last. 1868
MARY wife of DR.. HARRY BEECH, aged 81
years. Her disease was scinhur of the stomach.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
S-T-1s6O-x.
brakes Plantation Bitters.

They purify. strengthen and inyisorate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an sntidote to change Of water and diet.
They overcome effects o dissipation & late hours.
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind.
They prevent miasmatie and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and aeidity of the stomach
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhes. Cholera and Cholera MOrbus.
They cure Liver Complaint < Nervous Headache.
They are the best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong. and are exhausted ma
lures great resterer. They are made Of pure St.
CToix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya Bark. roots
and herbs, and ire taken with the pleasure Of q
beverage. without regard to age or time of day
Particularly recommended to do ieate persons re-
q%uiring a gentle stimulant. Sold by all GrOcers,
Druggists. Hotels. and Saloons. p. II. Drake 4
Co. 2O2 Broadway. New-York-
Nov. 70. 1862
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
THE DRUMMER BOY of Shiloh:

On Shiloh's dark and bloody ground.
The dead and wounded lay;
Amongst them was a d~rummer-bOy.
Who beat the dun that day.
rounded soldier held him up.
His drum was by his side;
He elasped his hands, then raised his eyes,
And prayed before he died.
This is an elegantnev song, on q most intsres.
ting subject, with i've touching verses.
Just Published, atApAAis MUSIC STORE.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04

Sarah II. Gray
VS. SIn Court Com. Pleas.
Daniel Gray and others.
Daniel Gray, Sherman Baker, William Baker.
Marilla Williams, Jessie Williams, Susan White.
Joel White. AlOnzO Gray, Abram Gray are hereby
notified that the said Sarah II. Gray has hled In the
Court Of Common Pleas for said County her petit
ton against them and the other children and grand
children of Daniel R. Gray. late of Mesopotamia.
dover to her as his widow. in 66A acres Of land. in
lots 81 and SO. in said Mesopotsmia. bounded north
by the highway east by lands of the heirs of Reu-
ben CLARK and of Harrison Clark, and of
s. c. White. south by lands Of said S. C..
White. and west by lands of Ronneu But
ton. Said defendants should appear in said Court,
forth with, and answer the said petition. or judge
ment may be taken against them pro ~eonfesso.
By their Attorneys, FUTILE STULLL
Feb, e, 1SsSs-6B.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-03-04
New Advertisements.
Edward BOnsall,

NUTSERYMAN AND FLORIST,
IN % miles from Salem, on the Plank Road.
has on hand a general assortment Of Fruit and Or
sias, and other Green House Plants, ali orders
promptly ATTENDED TO. Packages delivered ut R.R.
Depot, free of charge. Post-ofiee address. Salem,
Ohio.
P S. Having purchased trees Of Mr.. Bonsall for
some years. l can his Nursery as con-
tanning the best varieties and most thrifty trees of
any in Northern Ohio. l will give information
to any one, and take orders for
Trees, shrubbery, Green House Plants,
and have them delivered at Warren if desired.
March 4th, lS6o-l0w GEO. F. BROWN.