Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-08-06

ton, L Will, at future day, do Justice 10
the many gallant officers, who 20 generously
devoted themselves to tho interests Of the
State in this Crisis.
The enemy entered the State on the night
Of the twelfth instant, in the northwest
corner Of Hamilton codnty, closely pursued
by a large Federal force, aud passing
through the counties Of Butler, Warren,
Clermont, Brown, Adams, Pike, Jackson,
Gallm, Mcigs, ViDton, Hooking, Athens,
Washington, Morgan, Muskingnm, Guerh-
sey, Belmont, HARRISON and Jefferson, was
finally captured near New Lisbon, in Ciun
blana county, this day, about three o'clock
=. ~ More or less skirmishing and fight
ing took place all along the route-but the
two principal engagements were near Buf-
nineteenth instant, sa} near Salineyille,
O'Clock A. NJ At the frst of these engage.
ments, our forces consisting Of u cavalry
and artillery force Of regular troops, aud 6f
the militia there assembled, were under the
Command of Generals Hobson and Shack.
elford, aided materially by naval force on
the river at that point. At the second en-
gagement, near Salineville, our forces, con-
sistiGg of the 9th Michigan Cavalry, and
our militia forces, were under comniatd Of
Major Way.
In the first Of these engagements the en-.
emy lost in killed, wounded and prisoners
about twenty FIVE hundred in the second
about three hundred. The final surrender
to General Shackelford took place without
an engagement, aud embraced Morgan him
sell and the remnant of his command, the
number not now known. Thus was cap.
tured and destroyed one of the most formi1
able cavalry forces Of the rebels, force
that has been a terror to the friends of the
Union in Tennessee and Kentucky for about
two years. Well may every loyal heart be
proud Of this achievement.
The losses upon our side have been tri-
fling, SO far as numbers are concerned; but
| am panied to be compelled to aiioun ce
that few gallant spirits have been taken
from us. Prominent among the number is
the brave Major Daniel McCook, the hon.
ored father of the heroic boys who bear his
name, and who have won so much glory and
renown for our arms in this great struggle.
Major McCook, although advanced in years,
has perilled his life, as volunteer, upon
many OF our battle. fields; believing that he
could be of service in ridding the State of
her invaders, he volunteered with his trusty
rifle US private and fell in the engagement
near Burlington Island. His memory will
be cherished by ALL aud the sincere sympa.
titles Of all true patriots will be gigoi to his
widow and children.
Throughout the entire contest, l was in
constant communication; both night and
day, with Maj Gen. Burnside, who had
command of the entire forces; and tax,
great pleasure in testifying to the zeal, &
deity and ability with which he has coh
Quoted the campaign.
The damage to property will necessarily
BIZ large in dollars and cents, but insignif
cant when contrasted with the beneficial re
suits to our State and country.
Prompt measures have been taken to as
certain the names Of the sufferers, and the
amount Of damage sustained, all Of which
will be communicated to the next Genera
Assembly. Steps have also been taken tt
adjust aud pay for all service rendered by
the militia, ample provision for which wa,
made by the last General Assembly.
1snl now, fellow citizens, do not for mo
ment doubt but that this raid Of Morgan
will ultimately prove a, benefit to us as d
people. Il has taugh. an insolent foe, that
however so well provided, or however Sc
large, he cannot with impunity invade ou
State. 1t has demonstrated to ourselves
that when acting in concert, the people oi
Ohio are tower of strength remember
that our military organizations had neve
mustered; the officers were not even ye
commissioned; still, thus fresh and unknown
to each other, they were able TO do such eff
: ficient service.
Let me say, then, to the military force
of Ohio, both volunteers and militia, &,
vigorously forward with your organizations
= ta,, tha ha
,, you have something to do, and that you
trainings are not mere idle ceremonies
5 are to be the conservators of p4ce-upoI
you, the people Of the State depend t
8 cuaintain law aud preserve quiet and orde
. in every neighborhood-b prepared, q
once, TO do your duty fully.
Tn some Of Our sister States, serious riots
, resulting in the loss Of many lives, an,
J. large destruction of property, have occurre
Q on account of The efforts Of the Federal au
!. thorities to emf, ,rce the laws for the preser
!, walton of our Government. 1855
: am happy to announce to the people Q
the State, that there is no just cause for ap
Z pretending such disturbances within ou
q border; but be- this as it may, ample pre-
. vision has be en- made 10 quell any such dis
i turbance, should any be attempted.
Thank God, we have but few bad men i
n Ohio; and the good and virtuous of ever
n neighborhood are able to preserve the peac
g and dignity Of the State. ~.
The State authorities have but little {
= do, directly, with the enforcement of tn
. draft. They have looked to it, however,
season, that honest and faithful agents, eli
y izens of the State have been selected by til
: Federal authorities to execute the draft.
u Fairness and justness, therefore, are guar
:. anteed to every citizen. Additional troor
! ! are required to maintain our glorious 60,
u ernment. Our brave and gallant boys j
:, tho field require assistance in men froi
. home, and they must have IL. I have
: therefore, oheerfully given to the Federi
J. authorities all aid in my power to enforc
J. \ the draft soon to be made; and | earnestl
! implore the assistance OF all good me
:, throughout the State in this necessar
work. ..L
:. The brilliant achievements of our force
:. during the presentmonth, resulting in th
"a destruction and capture Of over a hundre
4 Thousand Of the enenly, together with the
q strongholder, give usrthe hopetha thelwi
= will soon terminate-the drafted maj
r. therefore, need not anticipate a three year
!, campaign. He may safely depend upon h
:, neighbors at home, and the law. maxim
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