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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
Local Notices.

SoLDIERs CLAIMsL am authorized and
prepared to prosecute and collect all soldiers claims
for Bounty, arrears OF pay, &c, BY the law of Con-
gress of the past winters all soldiers discharged by
reason Of wounds received in battle are entitled to
one hundred dollars bounty. Se7
lam prepared to attend to the collection of all such
claims.
Charges win be in all cases made reasonable and
satisfactory.
Soldiers, now is the time to get your money.
% sssSas ..sss J. D. HORTON.
RAvrxxA, March "a, 1858. a5-4w
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

HAVE YOU SEEN ~thosesnew and, beautiful
PRoToGRAPHIe ALBUMS at the Ravenna Book
Store-richly embossed Turkey Morocco bind
ing-and really cheap for the quality, in spite
of the times?9 If you have not seen them,
be sure and take look at them soon, for they
are going off very rapidly.
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Farm for Sale.

WILL sell my farm, containing about 100 acres
County, ohio ueTy cheap and upon terms that can ooi
fail to suit purchasers 1t is pleasantly tuated with
In two miles of the viilsge of Garrettsville, 10 ex
eeedingIv we'll wooded aud watered-has good soil
good buildings and excellent bearing trees O
all kinds Those wishing to buy. win do welito cal
f WILLIAM Wo0DWoRTB.
windbau, Feb. 8, ISIS. fSsm
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

PROF. G. w. CLARKE, late of Allegheny
College. 4at Meadville, now presiding Elder
in the New Castle District, preached two
sound Gospel sermons, in the Methodist
Church of this village on Sabbath last. Some
six years ago. Prof. Clarke was Pastor of the
the building of the present Church edifce.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

DR.. Il. D. L. WEBSTER, hae removed from
the late residence of DIR. Betteley, to the
dwelling on the corner of Cedar ond Syea-
mour streets, lately occupied by Rev. A. B.
Green, and known as the o. L. Sutliff house.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

IT 1ssaffirmed by those who are competent
to judge, that the new Paper Hangings, the
new Borders, and the new Window Curtain
Paper, just opened at the Ravenna Book
Store, are very beautiful, and very cheap. for
these times.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

/. VALUABLE AND RENARKABLE Cow
Mr.. Lyman Hine, of Shalersville, has COW,
the. product from which, as per following
statement, lis. most extraordinary. .sns From
March IL, 1862, to March 8, 1868, butter
made, four hundred and dsiyty-fue pounds,
which was sold for $61, 1,15-besides the fami-
ly used butter and milk froms-the same COW,
as much. as theyneeded. Wess SHOULD like to
hear of. the equal of such aeow as this We
have used some of the butter made from the
milk of this cow, and know it to be superb
but, then, Mrs. HsAe knows how to make
butter. We understand this cow can be
bought. though the owner, of course, is not
anxious to part with her.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

Last Sabbath was bright and sunny day,
but,thea night was one Of storms, and Monday
morning, election day, opened the programme
with g April Showers. . as esss zT4
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS viii meet at the Office
of the County Auditor, Tuesday, April Itlh, 1868,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at which time the blanks will be
ready. Let there bea full attendance.
H. a. STEVENS, Auditor.
RAvETNA, April g, 1868. 1w
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

AMONG the beautiful Paper Window Shades
to be found at the Ravenna Bookstore, is
a new article, a handsome imitation of, lace
curtains. This is thought to be very nice. =
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

BOYS AND s3IRLs LOOK THIS wAY.-Spring
has come, and shall organize our Sabbath
s. hool in Shalersyile. next Sabbath, April l2th.-
Chdren's Mass Meeting at half psstten in the
sing. All the children in the township are invited.
GEO. ]. BLISS.
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CANTON, N. Y, March "a, /


L. W.HALL, Esq, Rauenns, Ohio.
am pleased TO be able to inform you that your
very welcome paper rsaches regularly every Sat
nrday morning. need not say to you. that both my
self and Mrs. W. look for the arrival of the Demo-
crat with the mpatience that look for letters
from long absent friends. My interest in the pros
pery of RavenDa and its good people will never be
less than when was citizen of the place 1t af-
fords me unalloyed pleasure to read in your paper
the OF its prosperity being the
Not an advertisement escapes my attention. ~
All are anxiously looking for from the theater
of war which will great rejoicing among the
loyal people everywhere, and everlasting confusion
and disgrace to the enemies of this Government,
wherever they may be found. That they may not be
disappointed, is the dope of
Yours, truly rfyF E J. CIV. Z
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

X
PROBATE JUDGE LYMAN on Monday took
his departure Eastward. intending to visit
New York, and the hills and valleys of his
native town and county, Goshen, Ltchfeld
Co., Conn. Judge LYMAN has been indefa-
tigably devoted to the duties of his office
and his health demands period of rest and
relaxation, and he has wisely set his. face in
the direction, which, with its old associations
and the pleasantly lingering memories of ear
" days, will most readily enable one to throw
off the weariness of constant duty, and most
speedily revive the currents of vigor and an
imation. During the absence of Judge LY-
MAN, the business of the Probate Office viii
be transacted by A. BALDWIN, Esq, who is
quite eonversant with the routine and details
thereof
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Taken Up.

DR0KE into the enclosure of the subscriber, twt
ID miles North of the Center If Rsvenna, Monday
March 80 Bay Colt. The III prove property
Ray charges, aud take him away.
Raveuua, Aprils, 1853 avs as
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La cRossz, WIS, March Goth, 1868.

= -. y LACRossE, WIs.s March 26IFs le65.
Friend HaH:-Enclosed send you the amount Q,
my subscription for 1868.
have taken the Democrat and its predecessors
thirty Its weekly visits during that long
period, and its fearless advocacy of truth, justice,
the cause OF freedom, and the rights of man, have
rendered it an indispensable visitor at household
That your old friends and patrons may appreciate
your abors and that the dispenser of all our bless
1ugs may give ysu life, bealh and strength to eontn-
ue 10 fight the good nghi - for an advanced civi
zation, is my prayer.
Very respectfully, Yours, SAG =,
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AdaisIonaI evidence.

RskpssuReH, Wayne County sO-s July %, 1859
a, pa C. w. RosAcK- Dear Sir: have been iffiieied
for about eighteen years, with Rheumas in my ief
thigh and hip aud IN bat ne have tried great many
remedies aud at considerable expense, without mue
haf. short time snee. induced By yotr sgsnt in
khis place, Grindie try Scaiidinasia iood
Pills and Blood Purifier. aud happy say that OBJ
taned relief from them chan finn any ether medi
cine nsed dbeeva that the continued use OF
yeur medicines would entirely rure me. -
Yours, 10, sssse5a d c. MhRTtN.
March 25. Sm *
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VAssAR, M1cH., March 25th, '63.
L. w. HALL-Dear Ediior:
Enclosed please find the subscription for the Dem
ocrst. As cannot pay my subscription this
year, will myself pay it, as cannot part with
truea fiend Il is great comfort here amongst the
pines, to know of home and home interests. should
be lonesome indeed without the old paper. 2
Yours truly,s rs ggftE SARAH A. d. r
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
Farm for Sale.

A SMALL FARM oF5o ACRES. pleasantly situa'
"A ted, about miles West of Raveaua Village
known the Saxon Farm Enquire Of
! LOIS HoTCHKISS, Ravenna, o.
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Ed. Dean:-Enclosed find payment for the Democrat
for the ensuing year. am young man just starting
in life. 1 admire the principles you advocate and
above ALL think tie printer deserves his
fore don't feel disposed to part company with you
at present.
Yours, respectfully y s--rs IN F.F. J..
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

J. D. Horton, [Union] 298 /; E. Spalding,
[Opposition] PA Horizons majority, "a.
ED1NcURe-Union- ticket elected by 20
ms
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

And this ia God, whose grace would unfold,
Whose depth of love has never yet been told,
When reck oned, none can estimate is power,
Not finite man,-the creature of an hour;
Yea, take the heaven of heavsns the earth fair,
Say, what can equal m, with whom compare?
And who can all His excellence define?
Since all of eloquence, his works outshine.
A-a>zss-Sss ~ - -ak E.S. a.
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- - - = Efo71 .

sssREY. A.gR. GHEEEs, has purchased, and re-
moved to residence on Sycamour. between
Main and Spruce streets.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

or JSingle Papsssef this ,ueess issue of the
Democrat may 6e obtained at the counter Of the
Raueaa Book Store, ford cents EACH or 5sce'lts
in soragpers for mailing. 8s. 4ss.,A ssaes
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FOR SALE!.

s#iiN THE COTTAGE ON SPRUCE STREET.
E&lV batween Chestnut and Meridian Streets For
terms, apply the premises ,,.,,,
Ravenn., March 80, 1898. sprI-4w
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

Rev. We Day, oficiated as Presiding 81
der, at Newburgh, Guyahoga county, on Sab
bath last
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

RI yoa wsnt 70 buy : niee JET. .. aHEN1DtNE
-. MRS. L A. REEDS,
No. l Aliens Blocs
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
IrNKvA. March am

DEkKFIELD1 Daafch %, o5s
Ed Dsmocrat:-I have concluded not to give the old
friend Democrat up yet. Enclosed you will dnd, &c.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

.FRANKL1N-Union ticket elected by sixty
majority. The Justice of the Peace elected.
STREETsBoRo-Entire Union ticket elect
ed. Osman Thomas reelected Justice of the
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
SUPERVISORS ELECTED.

: Dist No. 2, VIM Price, 3, 6. w. Cra-
mage; 4, H. C. Bristol 5, John Sewers 6,
Thos. Likens; z, A. Cratzer; 8, ]. w. Cat
lin, 8, W. E. Crawford ; ,1o, SD. Stebbins ;
II, w. D. Rhinehart II, Lansing Kellogg ;
Ii, E. A. Babcoek; IA, ------; -----; Is, G.
w. Jennings 16, Henry Beardsley.; IL, L.
H. Skiff ; a18, Alex. Clements. s's's ~
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
,oRpoRATIoN r1oK Er.


Trustees-Edwin Il. Richardson, 214 !;
William L. Russell, -212; Frederick Heck
man, s215; SCIerk-Wi William l.. Goldman, PA;
Treasurer-Jackson T. Green, 217; Asses
sor-Erastus Carter, Jr., 218; Constables--
Ozias sBuzzell, 2o9 Hascan Waldo, 212 ;
Alison Pettibone 21S
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:. ss,rs Legal Notice. aff
Cope hereby notified that on the 3st dar o
Ii March, d. 1858. Margaret Cope led her pe,tion
in the Court of Common Pleas of Portage county, Ohio
praying for alimony and separate out OF
e esat of her said husband upon the ground of will
f'l abandonment without just An iejuncon has
also been allowed, restraining said Homer Cupe ftot
selling or di posing of Ills property until the sn Is de-
ermined Said cause will be fo bearing at the next
term of said Court. Ry ALPHONSO HART -54
AprHs 1888 6w Atty for petitioner.
NOTtCE is hereby given. that the co-partnership Of
In DR.. A. Belding w. Alcorn is this day dissolv
ed by mutual consent. BELDING,
$50 -. s.si--r E a. w. ALCORN.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

MARsALLEs, ONO, March 27, 1868.
We cannot live without the Portage home news
Mail as heretofore.
Yours, respectfully. SINS.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

CUSTOM Wo7H.
The Custom Department this establishment con-
tinues under the charge of MR.. FLATH expert
enced Gutter, and none but 6rst-class workmen are
employed in making up garments.
Particular attention paid to cutting garments to be
male out of the establishment.
Those in want of goods in my line, are invited to
call and examine my stock, as am confident they
cannot fail to be suited both in goods and prices;
J. T. GREEN.
Ravenna, March 9, 1888.
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For the Portage County Democrat.

Certe est hoe est Dens quod ct cum dicitur,
non potest dic; cum ast maur, potest astimari,
cum omparatur, non potest comparari, cum defui-
tur, ipsa defnitione crescit
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
LOYAL National League

A meeting of the Loyal National League
of Ravenna will be held at The Town Hall on Satur-
day evening next. --=s------
This being the anniversary of the attack of the reb
els Fort sumte- it is hoped that the loyal men of
Rasenna will be on hand 10 pledge anew theirdeso-
ton to the Union.
A number of patriotic speeches may be expected.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

l,2ks5 f<@sssS RANDOLPH, March 10th, 49,
Friend HALL enclose three dollars, for Idon't
think that can do without the Democrat.
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Divorce Notice.

NlZaheth Lawrerce Is hereby notified that the irst
Lday nf APRIL 1863 Rtr Iamin Norris guardi-
an of harles Lawrence tiled his petition in the Court
of Common Pleas OF Porsase County Ohio, against her
rrayg for divorce for said Charles Lawrence, upon
he ground of inapacty of bis said ward to make the
marriage contract and also upon the of adultery
itte by the said Elizabeth Said be for
nearing at the next term of the Court of Common Pleas
for said County, ByALPHONSO HAKT.
April 8, 1858. 6w Atty petitioner.
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rRAHsPosITIoN.

This truly is God which. when spoken OF. cannot
be told; when reckoned, cannot be estimated; when
compared, cannot be equalled; when defined, enlarg
es BY de6nition.-ST. AUGUSTINE.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
Treasurer,s Notice.

rhe Treasurer wi II attend at his office in Ravsnna,
from the first day # April until the goth day of June,
1862 for the purpose of receiving the balance of the
tax due for the year 1862.
once hours from O'Clock A. NJ. to O'Clock P. NJ.
49, SAM,L D. HARRIS, Jr.,
Treasurer.
Treasurer's ONCE, Portage County, OIL
: Ravenna, March SO, 1863. ! aprl-3I
r ADIEs. the place to buy your HOSIERY. HAND
IL KERCHIEEs, EMBROIDERY and GLOVES, Is at
MRS. REEDS.
Ravaun, Anr;l L 1867 3w
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= MANSON, ST. Jo Co., IND.. March 1Ith, 1853. n
I am sorry to in form you that must part with
your paper.fI. has become as one of the family.
dear friend, but we have to part. Ny husband has
gone to protect our loved counIry. Since last Au-
gust he has not received any pay, and the present
high prices keep me busy to manage and see my way
through, III Ave children. Buff Mr. L. Is spared,
through the mercy of the Lord, to return home, he
will resume his fayorite paper again. 4 70
Your friend, A.C. L.
GWhile Mrs. L. is thus bravely struggling to sustain
her children athome. while the husband and father
away fighting to project the good old flag the Demo-
crat shall not cease its visits to her dwelling-ED.
DEM.I BsEgks y gssFs = ~ <fsSfs5.
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Extracts from Rnsiness Letters.

Material aid is not the only reward of a
laborious, newspaper life. Appreciation serves to
nerve the hard and strengthen the heart. From the
numerous letters enclosing subscription dues, we
take the liberty to make the following extracts:
GALEsBuRe. MICH March 18th, ,63.
L had almost concluded not to take County paper
far from home, but wife and children make such
fuss about it, that I've concluded it is an indispensa.
BILE article in my famly so please send it along
oblge your truly, 1g ~ C. r. o.
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BRfmlFTIlEIp-Dermo,ecratic majority. So.


ATwATER-No opposition to the Union
ticket.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08

At this time the prospect for fruits fair all
over the State. In Southern Ohio the peach
will soon be in bloom.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-04-08
RAvEsnA TowNsH1p EIEor1oN.-The un-

RAvENNA TOWNSHIP ELEcTIoN.--The un-
conditional Union men, the loyal upholders
of the Government and its defenders, achiey-
ell signal victory oyer those who still claim
tie name of Democrat, but who are designa-
ted by less complimentary term by most
Union men, The Opposition made most
determined effort and called out all their
strength, and were stimulated to indulge the
hope of success, but the Unionists elected
their candidates by from 80 to 100 majority.
The result, in figures, is as follows
UNCONDITIONAL UNION CORPORATION TICKET.
/. Mayor--Seth D. Norton 1877; Trustees
Frederick w. Coffin, 200; Isaiah Linton,
1893; George. Bostwick, 1877; !, William M.
Butler, 1877; William Goldman, l50; Re-
corder-Anson w. Beman, 1877; Treasurer
George Somerville, 200; Marshal-Ralph
w. Buck, 201.
g opposITIoN CORPORATION r1oKEr.
sMayor-Edwin T. Richardson, SO; Trus-
tees-Frederick Caris, 95; D. Rawson Jen-
nings, 95; Edwin Knapp, SO; John Gillis,
81; William R. Alcorn, Sc; Recorder-Wil-
liam L., Goldman, 96; Marshal-0zias Buz-
zell, 81.
UNCONDITIONAL UNION TOWNSHIP TICKET.
For Trustees-Luther C. Dodge, 3O4 |;
Isaac. sWelton, 3O5; James S. .Lefingwell,
299; For Clerk-Anson w. Beman, 300 !;
For freasureEG George, Somerville, 300; For
Assessor, A NJ. Hinman, 298; For Consta-
bles-Ralph w. Buck, 306; Simpson R.
Poe, 299; Squire Z. j Jennings, 282.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-19
The Attack "a Port Hudson.

The New Orleans correspondent of the
New York Tribune. writing on June ID, thus
speaks OF the late battle at Port Hudson =
" The result Of the recent general engage
ment at Port Hudson is even at this late
date. unknown save 10 the brave hearts in
range of the rebel batteries. We rave ST.
many conflicting rumors from the field. that
i is impossible to give YOU any details re,a-
i've to the butte. The Contest was most
desperate one, and mly fairly be considered
IS having been unattended with 10 positive
results. Gen Banks neither lost nor gaineti
ground. Our loss was considerable: it is
varou>ly estimated at from LOO to 1000
The best reasons in here fox for the suppose
ton that the enemy were no less unfortunate
Since the action nearly the entire 10Th army
corps has been maSsed in ftont Of the rebel
stronghold. ard the wounded have been re-
moved to the hospitals: and the enthusiastic
love Of Union and liberty which impcis foG,
ward the io,al sons of The North Only ada,
to their determiu l'ion and gives renewed
vigor to their bayonets.
Il should be toun,, guilty of inexcusahle
reticence did | fail to chronicle the gallartr,
of two Louisiana colored frgiments-,he Isl
Col Stafford, and the "a, Col Nelson. A
New Orleans copperh=ad Informed ne that
they fought like tigers. Six times did they
charge upon the Notifications. laundering
over a huge abattis and marching united!y
forward, while at each step the concentrated
fire of the adjacent batteries Iessened THEN
ranks with a fearful rapidly. Fully fifty
per cent of their number were left dead up
on the brush heaps to demonstrate then
bravery. The remainer received at the hands
OF the commanding general and his battle
stained comrades that generous appreciation
which their deeds had earned i revolution
in sentiment toward ctoreI troops took
p!ace upon that field Of carnage, which in
Itself was glorious victory"
Col GrierSon is " slashing around" as the
|ioosiers say, and was at last accounts np
between Port Hudson and Vickshurg, tear
ing up railroads, destroying bridges, hunt
ing for confederate stores, and canyassing
the state generally.
It was understood! that Joe Johnston was
at JACKSON on the 9th. but had no force
worth bringing against Gen Grant.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-19
POSTSCRIPT.

Gov. Curtin writes from Harrisburg. /. ::
regret to say that your agent at b .ltimore
is mistaken. The rebels occupy Chambers
burg and other points in Franklin country.
They burned the bridge at Scotland, and as
yet show no disposition to retire"
HARRISBURG, June Il. The affairs as far
as can be judged, is this The corps of Gen.
Ewell is massed at Westminster, Nd, "A dis
patch from Baltimore denies this while the
rest of the rebel forces occupy Higers;own
and such other points as leave them free 10
operate against either Harrisburg or Bai;i-
more. Approximations are fei: by the people
Of Altoona and other points on the Pa L.
L. that the rebels will strike for the West
and then 60 back to their own soil BY the
way of Pittsburg and Wheeling. The panic
is subsiding in Harrisburg.
A dispatch from Harrisburg at 1.3O A. NJ.
June is, says the rebels have evacuated
Chambersburg and taken the road to Ha-
gerstown.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-19
Direct from Charleston.

\ lady who left Richmond on the 81 inst.
and Charleston short tine before. arrived
IN Boston last week and communicates to
the Journal, some interesting particulars Of
matters South.
The Union sentiment in Charleston is said
TO be very strong among those Of northern
and foreign birth. ana even among many
natives of the South: while on every hand
there is deep anxiety and longing for peace.
Those who helie:e in the Confederate gov
ernment and den0unce the North still hone
for peace on almost any terms. on acc unit of
the devastation and ruin of war. This senti-
ment is On the increase.
1t was generally expected that our troops
would take Charleston at the last attack on
Fort Sumter. Tie fort was badly damaged
and a Union man who sailed around it after
.he attack told our informant that he saw
five large holes in itcaused by cur proiectiles.
one of which was large enough fer an
omnibus to drive through" 1t was gener-
ally believed that it vas too much damaged
to be repaired without being entirely rebuilt
aud that a few more balls would have utterly
destroyed it. There were but few troops in
and about Charleston, many having been
sent to \lcksburg. The opinion was often
expressed both in Charleston and Richmond
that the loss Of Eicksburs would ruin their
cause. because their chief avenue of supplies
would be cut off, There was considerable
fear of the negroes. Those near the sea coas,
had been removed by thousands to large
camps in the interior. Many had beer
hung.