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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25
QOrttu.
Rally Round the Flag, Boys.

Rally Round the Flag, Boys.
Yos, woll rally round the flag, boys,
VOL rally once again,
Shouting tho battlo.cry of Freedom;
We will rally from the hillside,
Wen gather from the plain,
Shouting the battlo-cry Of fFrccdom.
CHORUS.
The Union forever, hurrah, boys, hurrahl
Down with the traitors, mp with the stars,
While We rally round the flag, boys, rally once
again,
Shouting the battlc-cry Of Freedom.
We arc sprlnglng to the call
For six hundred thousand more,
Shouting the battle-cry of Frecdom
And we'll Rll the vacant ranks
ofour brothers gone before,
Shouting the bottle-cry of Freedom.
CHORUS.
The Union forever, hurrah, boys, hurrah
We will welcome to our numbers
The loyal, true and brave,
Shouting the battlc-cry Of Freedom;
Aud although he may be poor,
He shall never be a slave,
Shouting the bnttle-cry of Freedom.
Tho Union forever, hurrah, boys, hurrohl
80 we'ro springing TO the call
From the cast and from tho west;
Shouting the battle.cry ofFreedom;
And we'll drive the rebel crew
From tho land We love the best,
Shouting the battle-cry Of Freedom.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

NOBLE SENTIMENTS s.-Condemn no
man for not thinking as you think
Let every one enjoy the full and free
liberty of thinking for himself. Let
every man use his own judgment, since
every man must give an account of him
self to God. Abhor every approach,
in any kind of degree, to the spirit of
persecution: Ifyou cannot reason OF
persuade man into the truth, never
attempt to force him into it. IF love
will not compel him to come, leave him
to God, the Judge of all.-1John Wes-
lev. -
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

TIE amount of money taken from let.
ters at the dead-letter Office,
will, it is estimated, amount to $50, ,O0O
for the present year, being some 1000
more than the average for past years -
This increase is owing chiefly to the
large sums of money being constantly
sent home by the soldiers. An addi-
tional force of twenty-five or thirty
clerks are employed.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25
One Hundred Yeare AGO.


One hundred years ago there was not
a white man in Ohio, kentucky, Indi-
ana, or Illinois Territories. Then what
is now the most Hourishing part Of
America was as little known as the
country around the Mountains of the
Moon. It was not until 1869 that the
Hunter Of Kentucky, the gallant and
adventurous Boone, left his home in
North Carolina to become the first set
tier of Kentucky. Tho first pioneer Of
Ohio did not settle till twenty years at
ter this time. A huHdred years ago
Canada belonged to France and the
whole population did not exceed mil.
lion and half of people. A hundred
years ago the great Frederick Of Prussia
was performing those great exploits
which have made him immortal in mil
itary annals, and, with his little mon
archy, was sustaining single-handed
contest with Russia, Austria, and France
the three great powers of Europe com
bined. A hundred years ago the Uni
ted States was tho most loyal part o
the British Empire, and on the spoliti
cal horizon no speck indicated tn
struggle which within score of year
thereafter established the gteatest re
public of the world. A hundted year
ago there were but four newspapers i
America steam engines had not bee
imagined and railroads and telegraph
had not entered the remotest cOnceI
tions Of man. When we como to loo
back through the vista of history, "
end that the century which has passe
has been allotted more importan evOn
in their bearing upon the happiness
the world, than almost any other whic
has elapsed since the creation. A hn
dred years hence what will be tho d
velopoments?
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

THAT sound and judicious paper, the
St. Louis Republican, of the 10Th of
February, has an article from which we
copy the following paragraph
"The Democratic and Conservative
party Of the North must not place itself
in position to be reckoned in any
sense the champion or apologist of Dis
union, for, ifit should do SO, it is plain
that peace will be only the further re-
moved by the encouragement the South
will have to hold out for its original do
mand, viz: the unconditional aoknow!-
edgment on our part of a divided
nation.
Although brief, the above paragraph
contains food for reflection, and the ad-
monition therein should have its appro
pirate weight with those to whom it is
addressed.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

A FAITHFUL DoG.-The widow of
Lieut.. Pfeff ofLllinois was enabled to
find her husbands grave at Pittsbure
Landing by seeing dog which had fol-
lowed the Lieut.. to the war. The dog
approached her with the most intense
manifestations of joy, and Immediately
indicated to her as well as he was able
his desire that sheshould follow him. ShC
did so, and he led the way to a distan
part of the field and stopped before
single grave. She caused it to be open
ed, and there found the body of heI
dead husband. 1t appears from the
statements of some of the soldiers tha
when Lieut.. Pfeff fell his dog was BY
his side, and thus remained, licking
his wounds, until he was taken from
the field and buried. He then tool
his station by the grave, and nothing
could induce him to abandon it but for {
sufficient time each day to satisf,
his hunger, until by somo means h,
became aware Of the presence of hi
mistress. Thus had he watched 70,
twelve days by the grave of his slain
master.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

The fay of the Cotton Confederacy
has been adopted, and was hoisted at
Montgomery on the 9th inst, by a
daughter of Ex- President Tyler. It has
three bars, each in width third of
the depth of the flag, the upper and
lower bars red, and the middle one
white, blue field in the upper flagstaff
corner, with seven white stars in a cir
Gle
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

Look carefully over your Screen,
backs" Parties sometimes pass at par,
these that are equal to gold; they can
easily be distinguished from tho others,
as they have printed on the face "Pay
able on Demand" They were issued
before the general suspension of specie
payments, and as the Government takes
them for duties on foreign imports, they
will bring as much as gold in the mark
ct. There are several millions still unre
deemed, They cannot be ro-issucd.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

STRIKERS OF course I know there
are cases where men ought not to 90,
if it can be avoided; but it strikes me
that many men, who were never known
to make any very remarkable exortions
for the comforter their wives and fam
lilies have been seized with very sud
den and affecting view of the duties
they owe lthom during this war, and
the utter impossibility of their leaving
them to suffer. hope every mothers
son of whom will be 'drafted;' we want
no sham manlness perpotuated in the
next generation. And as to the bache-
lors, most Of them never see their way
to this or any other species of self.de
nial; they ought to be provided with a
sewing machine and set to king sol.
dier clothes for somo relief society,"
Fanny Fern.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

THE DOUGLAS EsTATE-It is stated
that Mrs. Douglas never joined her hus-
bandin execution of ofmortages on'hisChi-
cago real estate, and that she is conse
quently entitled to her rights of dover,
which can but crafty tho many person
al friends of the "Little Giant She
resides in the house which Mr. Doug
las occupied before he built his mansion
now used as hospital, and devoteI
much of her time to the relief of thu
sick and wounded, looking even more
majestically beautiful than ever.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25
]loutb's department.

[FOr the News.
Answer to Jennie Unions" Enigma oflJune
1lth.
The definite article you mention Is the,
And stepping out doors" many HIS you may see;
borough in the ground you often may find;
GGzehs should Intelligence impart to the mind.
Now, "Jennie," the answer I've given, I'll bet
'Tis the dear "standard journal -" Tho HlsJorough
Gazette"
But one pnzzling question now will propose,
And you will please answer whenever you choose,
with "Od Sam" for its Editor, how can be
That truth In its columns you're expecting to seer
Penn tp., June 18th, 'GJ. POLLY ANTHUS.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

"I don't miss church so much as you
suppose, said lady to her minister
who called on her during her illness;
for I make Betsey sit at the window
as soon as the bells begin to chime and
she tells me who is going to church,
and whether they have got any thing
new"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

The rebels estimate their losses at
Jackson, the Capital of Mississippi, in
the destruction made by Grants army
public buildings, factories, depots,
stores, &c, at s5,OOO,OOO
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

For tho News.
Answer to Enigma by 'Fannie" in Nows Of June II
"Forest Hill" JENNIE UNION
Answer to Enigma Of June H. by accompany H."
There's Dan, Lu, Ben, Young Bub Get aud Reid,
Are determined the South shall never seceds;
Besides those others, who each in their turn
Says, Arthur shall lead us-our metto now learn.
Motto: "Death to Highland Butternuts."
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

Mr.. Thomas of Maryland told the
following anecdote of General Jackson,
in speech in the House of Roprescn.
tatives last winter:
During his Presidential term an np.
plication was made for the removal OF
some postmaster or deputy postmas-
ter in one Of the Northeru States, and it
was urged upon the President with agroat
deal Of earn estness, first by letter and
then special committee came here
and demonstrated with great bitterness
against tho continuance of this violent
political opponent Of the President
To cap the climax, as the committee
supposed, of the postmaster's offence
and insure his removal, they told the
President that the obnoxious officer had
called General Jackson 'D-d grey
headed -. Did hep said the Gen.
eral. 'He did If am not mistaken,
said Jackson, that man stormed Steny
point under Wayne and any man who
did that has my permission to be post
master aud to curse me for the balance
of his life
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25
[For the News.
Miscellaneous Enigma.

lfof tne news
Miscellaneous Enigma.
I am composed Of rs letters:
MY 2 4 Is n domestic animal
My 10 II l3 Is a large room.
My II Is a prison.
My 3 3 7 Is a cOloring substance.
My 10 il something belonging to a sword.
My whole ID the name Of an officer Of the Union ar
ny. FANNIE.
Hillsboro, June, 1868.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

BD-Our stock Of Enlgmas Ia nearly exhausted-scnd
us moro ifyou wish this Departmentkept up
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25

Nor 50 GEEEN.-A Sunday school,
teacher, who was endeavoring to illus.
trate the sin of disobedienoe to his class
asked ....
"My children, which of you can tell
mo why the apple Eve ate caused SO
much evil in the word?' .r .
"Ploase, sir" answered bright little
chap, 81 can tel,!' .....
h.. well, my boy" said the teacher en-
couragingy, "let us hear why it was
"Causo the apple 'oas green!" rejoinet
the youngster. ...
The teacher and the entire class wer,
taken with sudden sgriping, whicl
brought tho exercises to a sudden
close.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25
The Colored Surgeon.

The Washington correspondent OF
the New York Evening Post thus speaks
of the newly commissioned colored sur
geon:
"a colored man named Augusta, not
a full-blooded negro, has just been com
missioncd by the Secretary Of War as
surgeon, and is walking about the
streets wearing majors Sboulder.straps.
II received his medical education at
Toronto, Canada. When he appeared
before the examining board of surgeons
they refused to examine him, although
ho bore an order from Mr.. Stanton. A
simple statement Of the Secretary Of
War of this fact brought forth another
order which was rather imperative. Dr.
Augusta was then put through squecz.
ing process which fow surgeons,in or out
of tho service, could have sustained un,
scsthed. The fun of the thingiis tina
it is highly probable that Augusta knew
more than all his questioners. At an!
rate, against their prejudices they wer,
obliged to give him certificate that h
was competent for the duties and res
possibilities of a brigade surgeon. H
will soon be doing good service n
Doubt IT,. .i.'. -.'..HE -.i
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25
nsz.uDont Run in Degt,-a song for
the times:

the times:
"Dout run in debt--nevor mind mover mind,
filthy clothes are faded and torn;
Fix 'em up, make them do; It IS better by far,
Than to have the heart weary and worn.
Who'll love You the more for the set of your hat,
OR the run, or the tie Of your shoe,
The shape Of your vest, or your boots or cravot,
If they know you're I'm debt for the new?'
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25
THE SLAVERY oUEsTION-ITs DOMESTIC
RELATIONS.

I have no more delicacy in approach
ing the question of Slavery than any
other topic that enters into this rebel,
lion; but in doing so I shall be under
the necessity of defining my position
again, With Slavery in its domestic at,
titudo have nothing whatever to do
l have no care in regard to it. What,
ever have been my previous opinions OIL
the relation Of master and servant il
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-06-25
MlsttIlaWtous.
Signs and Wonders.

When in Washington, few weeks
since, we noticed, with some degree of
interest, the "strect cries." among the
most vociferous of which were the shoe.
black boys, who. commended thcir "Day-
and-Martin," by screaming out "here's
your good Union polish" This, too,
particularly, around the Hotels, whore,
but two years before, mans life would
not have been safe, had he ventured to
denounce secession.
Not only did the boot. blacks cry out
for the Union, but band-orguns, before
the doors of these same Fl Hotels, we're
grinding out "Old John Brown" sand.
wiched between "Hail Columbia" and
"The Star Spangled Banner" and every
man, almost, who passed, kept step tt
this music of the Union, and many, in
voluntarily, joined the chorus "Glory
Hallelujah."
i We notice, now, that "Uncle Tom
Cabin" is having a very fine run at on
of the Washington theatres, it being pu
upon the stage with all the effect tina
remarkable story is capable Of express
ing. .... ...... .....
Washington, indeed, has become rev
Olutionizod, and the rebels, whose form
er wont it was to hold high carniva
there would now not know the place
they would have no slave to fan ther
whom thoy sleep or tremble when the
4 wake; there is now in our Capital Il
longer ..
ri "a Christian broker in the trade of blood"
!, 1t is a free city, and having been relic
cd from the shadow of that dark clio,
that dwarfs, and curses, and kills, a,
having been opened to the light of rre
dom, it is springing into health al
T. vigor and giant proportions.
:, Such is tho change the friend Of fre
v dom can see, but Washington lad
U lover of slavery was bitterly lamentir
: that freedom had "spoiled our servants
e and she sighed for the former day
y for," said she, chow changed it is.
j. You never, now, sen the happy slave
y gathering at the pump for water, al
staying there by the hour, and talkir
y and laughing."-- [Cleveland Herald,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
SECREIlRI rHlSES BEL o. FIHIWR

The Secretary of the Treasury, in COM
plianee with the request of the Commit
tee of Ways and Means, has sent them a
bill embodying his views. The first sec
tions of the bill gives authority to raise
$500 600, 900 for the service of the cur
rent year, and S60O,O00, 600 for the ser
vice Of the next fiscal year, and to raise
these sums in any of the modes hereto
fore sanctioned by this Congress, as the
public exigeneies require,
The bill includes the issue of per cent.
bonds, 80 bonds. Z per cent. bonds, or
bonds bearing less rates of interest, and
also the issue of small notes bearing 365
per cent. interest, and legal tender notes
bearing no interest The Secretary ex-
presses q strong desire to have the limits
rs to the modes of the provisions and the
amounts to be provided in each mode de-
fined as precisely as possible by Con-
gress.
Tho remaining sections CT the bill,
authorize the formation of banking as
sociation, to issue notes furnished by the
United States, alike in form and secured
alike by United States bonds, but paya-
bic on demand primarily by the issuing
association
The bill, in its main features, is the
same as that introduced by Representa-
tive Hooper dnring the last session. The
Secretary expresses his profound sense of
the Importance of this measure to the
negotiations Of loans, to the collection Of
the internal revenue, and the security of
the people against the evils of an enor-
nous and ia;re,lcemable paper money cir
eulation.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02

Yesterday was the time fixed by the Presi-
dent for the PRONUNCIATION of his Proclamation
emaucipating the slaves in such States as, re-
gardIess OF the warning given in September,
continue in rebellion against the Government
at the opening of the new year. Strenuous
and persistent efforts have been made, especi-
ally by Border State politicians. to induce the
President to withhold the threatened edict Of
freedom but all accounts from Washington
have concurred in representing him as firm in
his purpose to adhere TO bis pre-announced de-
termination, and hence, thongh at tho time OF
going to press we have not heard of it, there
is little room to doubt that yesterday morning
witnessed its issue. 1t is a bold blow aimed
at the heart, the vital principle of the rebel
lion, and as such it will receive the cordial ap-
proval of the great mass of the loyal people of
the country.
That slavery caused the rebellion no candid
and honest man will deny; and that it has
been from the commencement and still contin-
ues to be its main prop and support, is equal
" clear. Hear what the Richmond Examiner,
one Of the leading rebel organs, has to say on
the subject:
AT the South the heavy laber of the coun-
try goes on, in spite Of the drain Of the young
white men for the war. That labor was al
ways sufficient to provide food for the popula-
tion, beside performing much of the work of
clothing, sheltering, and otherwise providing
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
HpOg1lU FEOX THE SlTHEg1.

CmcAco, Dec. 29.-A special dispatch
from Cairo confirms the report that Gen.
Grant has fallen back to the north side of
the Tallahatchie river.
The main body of Grants army was
several days ago at Holly Springs.
1t is supposed that Grant will open the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad to
Grand junction, and make Memphis his
base Of supplies.
A report has reached Memphis that a
heavy Federal force have ascended the
river from New Orleans, the naval por-
tion being under Rear Admiral Farragut;
that Fort Hudson had fallen into the
hands Of tho Federals, and that the feet
bad reached point twelve miles below
VickSburgh.
This reported is confirmed by the
Yicksburgh Wing Of the 18th.
0n the 20ih $50 Federals at Davies
Mills, six miles south of Grand Junction,
were attacked by the rebels, but they
were repulsed, leaving 20 dead 80 wound
ed on the field. A number were also
carried off. The Federal loss was trif-
ing.
Van Dorm is now believed to be be-
tween Bolivar and the Mississippi River.
The rebels still hold the road between
Columbus and Humboldt.
New Madrid was evacuated by the
Federsls yesterday and part of the ma
gazine blown up and the barracks burned.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
ne latest proolsmation Of JoR Davis

Richmond papers OF "Wednesday have been
received here, containing JEFF Davis Proclaim
alton, issued Tuesday last. Aftcr capilulating
at great length, his failure TO obtain any salts
factory account from General HaIeck, OF the
hanging Of one Momfort, by Butler, for tear
ing down the Union flag in New Orleans, he
| proceeds TO predicate his document on the
| ground that, when that act took place, the city
was in possession of the Confederate authorities.
! Hanging for such an offense was at variance
wi;h the rules CT civiIised warfare and conclud.
ing tisa& Butler had imprisoned citizens OF the
CouIederacy aud Furnishing them with ball and
chain, and that women had been placed in SOL
ilary confinement on barren islands, and fed on
ra,ions too vile foA' soldiers, while other inhu-
man acts have been committed, he therefore
issues the following: Non, therefore, |, Jelier-
son Davis President OF the Confederate States
Of America and acting by then authority, aP-
peaiiBg 10 the Divine Judge IN attestatioD
that their conduct is not guided by passion or
revenge, but that they reluctantly yield 10 the
solemn duty Of repressing by necessary sever
ity, crimes, Of which their citizens are victims
do issue this, my proclamation, and by virtue
of my authority as Commander -in-chef Of the
arinies of the ConfCdera te States. do order:
First-That ali commissioned officers in COM
mand of said Butler, be declared not entitled
to he considered as soldiers engaged in hon
ernble warfare, but as robbers and criminals,
deserve death, and that they aud each OF tn EN-
whenever captured, be reserved for execution.
Second: That private soldiers and non com
missiened officers in the army OF said Butler,
be considered only as instruments used for the
commission Of crimes PeTpetrated By his Or
dera, and not as free agents; that they,
therefore, be treated, when captured, ns pris
oners Of war, with kindness and humanity
and be sent home on parole, that they will in
no manner aid serVe-t the United Stntes Of
this war, unless duly exchanged. Third That
all negro slaves captured in arms he delivered
over to the Executive authorities of the res
pective States 10 which they belong, TO be
| dealt with according to the laws of said State
Forth. That like orders be executed in all
cases with respect TO all commissioned officers
of the United States. when found. serving in
company with said slaves in insurreclion a
gainst the authorities Of the different States OF
| this Confederacy.
/ In testimony whereo! have signed these
| presents and caused The seal ol the Confederate
! States of America to be affixed thereto, at the
City of Richmond, on this 23d day of Decem-
Der, 1862.
[SigncdI JEFFERSON DAVIS