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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Arrest of Gen. Geo. W. L. Buckley.

A notice of the arrest of this celebrated
individual, Morgan's spy, has been pub
lished. The New Albany Ledger, of yes
terday states that n examination of the
contents of the trunk Of Buckley, by Major
Fry, seems to indicate that be is really the
genuine Buckley the father of the knights
Of the Golden Circle. His portfolio con
tains letters from parties in Memphis,
Lynchburg, New York, and other points,
directed TO Gen. Buckley as .sMajor Gen
erar' of the Order. Also a copy of the
degree Book" of the Order; another card
on which was printed, in red and blue, the
Confederate flag, with the letters tx. G.
G" on each bar, the name of "Gen. Geo.
Buckley being printed on the top. There
is also the manuscript of an original piece
of poetry, Of which the General claims the
authorship, intended 70 be set to music, in
which Virginia is spoken of as "Queen of
the South" and Lee, Longstreet, and Hill,
extolled as her saviors, DC.
Also slips cut from the Richmond Wig
and Mobile Mereurg. of 1860, explaining
the doctrines and objects of the X. G. G.
In memorandum book was found what
appears to be a rough sketch of the silua-
ton of Louisville, New Albany, Jefferson
vile and the falls. In the book was past
ed Confederate ten cent postage stamp.
Gen. Tor Dr.) Buckley was brought to
the Military Prison in this city, where bis
case will be attended to. What could
have induced him to come into this neigh
borhood with such evidences of bis com
pllcity with the rebellion about his per-
son we cannot imagine.-Louisville Jour
nal 10th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28

..
The first case under the confscatioD
passed by the last Congress CANA Y =, raw
day in the District Supreme Court y ~ 70
case was that of the property Of H. 1Ae
nett, son-in-law to Henry A. Wis., Ost
ter rematking that it was the fiIs, -, ".. Al
der this important law. Judge Wvr se u9,
he had first doubted, but upon rass sne sad
the authorities he was satisfied tba, ; !: TO
his duty to issue decree, ordenno ~ : as
demnation Of the property. T5a I ~.
Congress did not, as was generals, ~ Of
posed. treat the inhabitants Of the = sup sup,
Confederate States as traitors, but q ' ~
enemies. In that point of view bv tba ai''l
of nations, their property of everv do, law
ton is liable to absolute forfeiture ana lip ~
alton, to the use Of the Government ~ r1'Sl'
is no distinction between personal pron aSS
and real estate; nor did the Const,lps:'y
as was supposed, forbid hostile forra;tn.0 !
real estate; but joint resolution n.o 0 y
by Congress on the same day as tbo 80
fiscation act, under the provisions Of wS MN
this property is sought to be cop6,s. s,va
was declaration by them that in J s";.!,
of kindness they would confscate ,eaj F''
tate Of a rebel only during bis M ~, "
He was bound by that resolution. ' sD1
would, therefore, condemn real estate Any, SIa
ing the lifetime Of the owner, and lba na'
sonal Pror,, absolutely. Judge VIII
refened to large number of satbors%aa
among the acts Of the Maryland and Penn ~
sylvania Assemblies, confscating absoSt.
ly the property Of Americans who remain.
ed loyal to the British Grown duiug 4.
Revolution. After this decision of A.
Judge, the District Attorney asked leave "a
dispose of some twenty other cases wbSS
depended on the same principles, which
request was granted, and DEGREES ofcon
domination ordered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
THE HERALD.
Lancaster, Tues, July rs, 1868.
UNION STATE CONVENTION.

A Republican Union State Convention win be held at
the Capitol in the ety of Madison, at ~ O'clock VI
On Wodnesda y the lStn day of August next,
TO nominate candidates forState officers be chosen
Ine general election SoFUbeF and such 9TH
er action the public welfare shall seem to demand.
The CHIEF public questions before the country are
those relating ~ the pres ut war; and tbs proper meth
% Of dealing Ftth the rebsn0n. Tlere is reason
why those who concur substantially in opinion upon
these subjects Should not act geher POLITICAL
whatever may IaFe been their antceedens. We there
fore cordially invite ali eegors 70 unite in the election
of delegates the State Convention aforesaid who APP
prove Of the following propositions:
That the Union be preserved in its integrity:
That the Constitution and Laws Of tie United States
le enforced throughout the whole national domain;
That the rebellion b. 5pres ed not by compromises
with CONCESSIONS to traitors but BY the sword who's
agency they hdYe Themselves invoked;
That the National Administration should be heartily
and generously supported in its efforts to put down the
rebellion.
Rach S-nate and each Assembly district will be enh-
tied 10 two delegates in said State Convention.
The Central Committee retomnRad to the district
committees That the conventions fo the ee ton Of deli
egates be held early Saturday the Sth day of Aug
HORACE RUBLEE, JOHN p. LEWIS,
S. J. TODD, y. Il. COOPER,
g. w. HAZELTON, j. f. MUNGER,
JOHN lockwood, CIIAS. ESSLINGER,
=. w. STEWART, J NJ. GIALEr,
W. f. SMITH,
Madison, July 5, 1868. State Central Com.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28

BENTON OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the ar
ryal Of a company Of soldiers at Benton
two weeks ago to aid in The enrolment,
there was something Of stir in that place,
but it was soon asceriained that the prime
leaders had left home The second class
leaders then pretended great surprise that
tleir loyalty should be questioned, denied
al part they had taken and protested en-
tire ignorance Of occurrences, whereupon
tie enrolling officers proceeded to their Of
fetal work. Since then nothing has occur.
red to interfere 18th the public peace, save
the spitefpl burning Of haystack aud some
threats Of violence toward union men for
exposing their conduct. 4ha entire pro-
ceeding was the work of few Yankee
demagogue politicians and couple Of Irish
leaders, enemies Of their nation and race
but constant wearers Of galb of false
friendship. The rebel laaAerr -, fes'fed
amos --ti'. Eau away are spoken OF in terms
Of censure by the smal! politicians as unde-
serving of confidence. The enrolment and
draft will be put through in Lafayette
County without much further trouble.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Washington, July %.


Adviees from the headquarters of the
army Of the Potomac received tonight say
that during the past week our troops have
not been idle, but by rapid marches have
succeeded in battling Lees several attempts
to enter East Virginia aud prevented bis
attempted possession of the gaps of the
Blue Ridge. 1t is generally believed that
he is now moving rapidly towards Stanton
by the Shenandoah valley. He attempted
to escape through Smokers Ashby's and
Manassas gays, but found a strong Union
forcs already there. At the two last
named places he was driven back with loss
AT Chester Gap our cavalry recaptured
LOO of the cattle stolen by the enemy
and several hundred sheep. A large num-
Der Of horses have also been recovered.
Several brisk skirmishes have lately
taken place. With the exception of cav
airy affairs, the principal fight occurred
Thursday evening, between Linden and
Front Royal. in which brigade of rebel
infantry, probably Lees rear guard, was
driven through the town. The cavalry
has done excellent service. The com
mands have made aiduous marches and
reconnoisances and completely foiied Stuart
in all his attempts to make raid on our
fenks and rear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Fort Monroe. .InIr d

The Richmond Wing of the 23d states
the evacuation of Jackson, Miss, left in the
hands Of the enemy the rolling stock OF
the New Orleans, Jackson and the Great
Northern and the Mississippi, Missouri,
and Tennessee Railroads. The motive
power alone consisted of over 40 engines.
The loss is incaleulable, important and ir-
rel arab.e.--Nothing goes well in the south
west
The Federal cavalry raid from Newbern,
N. G. reached Rocky Mount on the Will
mington d Weldon Railroad on the 25th,
and destroyed two miles of the track. The
bridge over the Neuse river, 1000 feet,
was burned, thereby cutting off communities
rion for some weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Cairo. July 81,

Our forces have returned from the pur-
suit of Johnston, and have burned Jackson
and the principal part Of Yazoo City
Both Of these burnings are in retaliation
for mines and torpedoes planted in the
streets for blowing our forcec up. 1t is not
probable that Johnston will be pursued far
Their at present. 1t is demonstrated that
his men will not fight, and We are not pre-
pared for an advance into the interior
One, at least, Of the men paroled at Vicks-
burg has been caught among Jobnstons
forces. He is closely confined, but what
disposition will be made of him is not
known.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28

Re- The aggregate debt Of England is
1000 millions Of dollars, that of France
9,206 million, and that Of the United States
1000 millions.
The enormous incomes for taxes, excises,
tariffs, eolfiscations and stamp duties have
already reduced the war debt 10 its present
dimensions, while the promised income for
the future shadows that the income shall
balance the outlay during the war, Yet
such enormous aggregates of taxation are
scarcely felt by the people. But for the loss
oflives and damage to men in the war SER
vice, the rebellion would be a gain.
The government has suffered heavy los
SEES from bad contractors-th lowest bid
policy having admitted as competitions and
successful bidders scores of men who have
but two ola-cts, the enriching Of themselves
and the unpopularty of the war and de-
struetion of the Union. Still there seems
no way to keep such men from taking con
tracts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
An Important Circular from the War Depart
ment
PRovosT MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington. D. c.. July 10.

PRoyosT MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE, !
Washington, D. c. July 10.
His Excellency John A. Andrew. Govern
or of the State of Massachusetts,, Boston,
Mass:
SIR: The enrolment Get only provides
that in assigning 10 the district of state
the number OF men to be furnished there
from, the President shall take into consid-
GRAFTON the number ofyolunteers, and militia
furnished by enc from said state, and the
period Of their service, DC.
IT, however, il shall be made to appear to
the Provost Marshal General By the Gov
ernor of any State that particular towns to
to which quotas have been assigned have
heretofore actually furnished sapttts OF
men over their quotas, an order will be IS
sued discharging from the service Of the
limited States number of men called into
service by the present draft from said towns
equal to the surplus proved to have been
furnished heretofore. Towns will thus
get credit actually for their excess on former
calls.
The number Of men thus discharged from
the service will be added to the next subse-
quent quota Of the Congressional District
to which said towns belong.
l am sir, very respectfully your obedient
servant, JAMES b. FRY,
Provost Marshal General.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Cincinnati, July %.


Morgan crossed the Muskingum fvga
EagIesport. Is miles below GAINESVILLE, at
10 o'clock this morning. A scout reports
his force at 900 strong and three pieces
of artillery. Col. Lemcnt, of the 6tAOha
sent his regiment and large number d
militia after him. Col. Chandler Of
GAINESVILLE, and "a citizen soldiers wesSp
tured at Dayentown, last night,
Later intelligence from EeghspOd ap
the seth regiment, under Lieut.. Colonel
Mcfarland, are fighting the rebels, driving
them up the river towards Evansville. The
report is not entirely reliable.
Business is suspended in GAINESVILLE, and
citizens are turning out en- masse % resist
Morgan's progress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28

A FINALE BACHELOR OF ScIENcEs.-
The Paris correspondent of a London paper
says:
GA Young lady presented herself at the
Sorbonne few days since to pass her ex.
animation for the degree of Bachelor Of
Science. The Rector of the Academy of
Lyons established the principal two years
since Of admitting women to take the de-
gree of Bachelor of Letters and of Sciences.
An examination at the Sorbonne is the
most trying as there is not women pres
ent at the assembly. MedemoiseIle Emma
Chenu passed brilliant examination. Her
agitation was extreme, but she was supper
ted and encouraged by the demeanor of
the collegians present. The announcement
of her admission among the new bachelors
was hailed by a burst Of applause from the
entire assembly. Milne Edwards person
ally congratulated Mademoiselle Chenu on
her success"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
FIRST AssEMBLY DISTRICT

Republican Union Assembly District Convention
Tor tue hrst Assembly District of Grant county, compos
Cd OIL the towns Of Hazel Green Smeser and Plattevie
VIII pe htiQ It Georgetown on Saturday, August Ii,
ioo5 at O'Clock, T. NJ for tt purpose Of eec ng two
delegates to represent said district in the Republican
Lnion State Convention, to be held at Madison August
may be deemed proyer
Each OF said towns will be entitled to one delegate
Tor every so votes pol ed at the last Presidential cleo
lion and one delegate for any flaction over 25.
All unconditional Union men, without distinction of
party are cordially invited to take part in the primary
meetings for the election of delegates to said district
convention. ~ III VIRGIN
July 25, 1863, S. LIGhTCAP.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28

DpBUQUE REBELS IN THE CONFEDERATE
ARMY.-Andy Qaigley, formerly General
Jores' elelk and ranting. ra}ipg, roaring
gopperhcad, was among the rebel officers
captured at Vicksburg. The Times says
she is lieutenant in an artillery company
Unlike many other rebel officers taken, An
DIV sppt on stiff upper lip and declared
the South should fight the thing to the
death, il he could have his way. He gave
the names Of several DubuQuers who bad
agreed 10 enlist in the Confederate army
and help the South. but had failed to come
TO dme' He said they were a d. pref
~ set Of cowards,' and he hoped odd Abe
would soon find good reasons for sending
them to prison."
Another young fellow, also an officer
amoag the rabels. called upon General Her
ron, aud stated that he used to live in Du
luque. lie said that he, together with
nearly all the rest captured were heartily
sick of the \ ar, and were in favor of set
Ting the difficulty upon any terms which
the Federal Government might dictate.
He wanted the General to so arrange mat
tiers for him, that he should not be paroled
with the others. The General referred to
the stiff airs assumed BY Quieley and tao
or three Others, and asked him If tlley were
always that way. The young man replied
that they put these things on in presence
OF the Federals, but before the surrender,
and until they ,ognd that they were to be
treated kindly, they were as demure as any
body, and regretted as much as anybody
that they had ever entered tie rebel serY-
iee,n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
rFrom the MempLis Bulletin, 2lst.l

A gentleman who has come through the
lines brings a report to the effect that Char
lesion has fallen. He represents that Gen.
Gilmore succeeded, latter a desperate struggle
10 gaining full possession of Morris Island,
including Ft Wagner and the Cummings
Point batteries. This event occurred on the
18th.
On the 14th. Gilmore reversed the guns
on these forts and turned them on TT. Sum
ter. Meanwhile the iron clads had moved
up and opened on that stronghold, which
they succeeded in preaching after one OF
the most terrific bombardments ever known
in the history Of warfare. This fierce war
of mighty guns is reported to have lasted
from 10 o'clock IN the morning to seven n
the evening at which time the walls of Fort
Sumter were literally shattered by the ter
ribIe missiles Of our guns. Dismantled and
shattered, the report says that Fort Sumter
hauled down the rebel ensign, which far
more than two years had foated to the
breeze from her massive walls. We give
this merely as report, but our informant
states that the greatest possible consterna-
ton was prevailing in "Dixie.p on account
of the reported fall of Fort Sumter, and
capture Of the city of Charleston itself,
which event is said to have occurred on the
morning of the 18th. We hoped to hear
the glorious tidings confirmed. It will
then look as though the "last ditch Of the
rebellion chad been dug" the last struggle
made, and the final doom Of treason tolled
from dozen of her conquered cities.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
The PAY OF DRAFrED MEN.-Tn cases

The PAY OF DRAFTED MEN.-In cases
where the Government receives $500 from
persons, in order to procure a substitute,
such Government substitute will receive the
whole ofthe $500, With 500 bounty and
50 premium added, making q total of
1902 Substitutes WHO are furnished
~ individuals are entitled also 10 S402
from the Government in addition 10 the
amount they receive from the individual for
whom they are substituted. So says an
exchange.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Baltimore. .Jnlv .

ii'ViS, guy Is,
About 400 rebel cavalry, encamped De,,
Noland's Spring, attempted to cross ina
Potomac last night, intending TO tear m
the rails Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail.
road, but their designs were frustrated b.
a band Of independent rangers, who drove
them off.
We learn from headquarters that at
three o'clock this, Thursday morning, Lees
whole army was moving rapidly in The a.
rection of Winchester. Ewell, who bad
moved in the direction of Cumberland, ka
back and followed Lee. There is no force
now at Martinsburg but a small body q
cavalry. Scouts report an increased EOdy
Of cavalry near Harper's Ferry, supported
by two regiments of infantry, but dressed
in federal uniform.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
rce mmunica,ed.l

Mr.. Covert send you short extract
Of letter that received from my son,
Franklin Simmons, Company X, 18th Regt.
Wis. Vol. will only send you few lines
as a notice Of the death Of my son George
Simmons of Waterloo, aged 81 years.
Mrs. NANCY M. CALVERT.
Gettysburg, July ..
"MY DEAR MorHER:-I am now on the
battle field. will write you a few lines
with pencil while we are waiting for the
enemy TO attack US, Dear Mother, my Bro
ther George was killed yesterday about 4
o'olaoE IL .vus shot through The
head, the ball entering his temple and pass
ing out near the back of his head.--he was
fighting like hero. Thank God, he died
in good cluse.
All stood and fought like brave men
thrae times our number. We have had
one of the hardest battles that has ever
been fought and we. the lst Army Corps,
had one Of the narrowest escapes that ever
an army Corps did and get out alive. There
is only a remand Of the Iron Brigade left
apd the battle is not half over vet. | will
tell you more when get better chance
to write. From your affectonate son,
FRANKLIN SIMMONS.
Co TX 18th Rect Wis Vols
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Washington. July "a

It's definitely ascertained that Lees ar
my is at or near Winchester He has
has made no general advance down the val
ley.
Gen. Wadsworths resignation will not te
accepted,it is said, but viii be transferred to
some other command.
The Government has decided on active
measures regarding the fitting out Of rebel
iron fleets 10 England.
The authorities are urged to the Issue Of
letters Of marque and reprisal in view ofthe
increase of pirates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Cairo. July %.

Major General Logan aud Colonel Rawl-
ings, Of Grants staff, arrived here to-day.
They report that Sherman had returned 10
Jackson, and be reports to Grant that the
leading citizens of Jackson and the sur
rounding country have implored him to
take some action by which Mississippi may
be restored to the Union.
Both the army and people of that sec
ton are completely dispirited, and are
ready for peace. They staked their all
on Vicksburg, and since it fell they chung
to Johnston as a last hope, and he is ut
terly vanquished.
Geo. Logan was received here with
many marks Of respect.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28

Those WHO VoTE MUsr FiGnT.-S Such
is the decision of the Government; as we
learn from late Eastern dispatches. On this
subject; we find the following in an Eastern
exchange.
"a case has recently been decided in Chi
cage against conscript under the last draft.
who claimed exception as an alien. Il was
proven that he had voted, and the Court
with out any more evidence, decided that he
was citizen and liable to draft. Those who
expect to escape from the coming conscrip-
ton by the plea Of citizenship. must be
careful how they exercise the right oil suf-
frage. The Privilege of voting presumes
the liability Of fighting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Cleveland. .Julv 3

Major Way, with $50 Of the 9th Michi-
gan cavalry. forced Morgan to an engage
ment al 3 o'clock Sunday morning, mile
from Sa!ineville, Ohio, and routed him,
capturing 40 prisoners.
Morgan, with 400 men, escaped, bit
they were all captured by Shackleford at
8 r. NJ. Sunday, near New Lisbon. Nor
gan and staff are now prisoners a, Wells
vile, Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Rg The Albany Egenina Lournnl saws

Rg The Albany Epening Jouraa! says
that Gen. Meade is man Of earnest piety.
While this is not an inseparable concomitant
Of good generalship, it is quality to in
spire confidence, There have been great
captains who did not believe in God; but
we can hardly recall an instance in which
the leader Of an army, whose mission il was
to defend liberty, was not deyout as well as
Lraye.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
Cincinnati, j

Cincinnatil July -.u.a.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago it
aae:-In your last dispatch we lel' . lSS
gan at or near Athens, Ohio. from lhs
he moved to Eaglesport, and crosSsps ass
Muskingum river at that point. The
crossing, he started for the interlos In
State. but was met by some OF our !. ~ Ohio
who turned his course towards 'u0 .;I;tia.
river. He was agail me! by the o ll',I.
who turned his course towards CulDO a..
land, Guernsey county. At The la Fen.
counts received at the headquarters Y mt
Burnside, he was within fiye niles q -
place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
LATEST NEWS!
Cincinnati, July 81.

The following has been received at head
quarters here
HDo'Rs THREE NILES souTH or NEW LISBON, o,
July 20, 1863
TO Col. LeaOis Richmond, Il. Il. g.:
By the blessing Of Almighty God. !
have succeeded in capturing General John
Morgan, Col. Cluke and the balance of the
command, amounting to about 400 prison
ers. / will start with Morgan and staff on
the first train for Cincinnati, and await the
Generals orders for transportation for bal
ance.
(Signed) J. M. SHAcKELFoRD.
Colonel CONG.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-07-28
frankfort. XIV. July CO.

Hon. John ]. Criltenden died at half
past three o'clock this.morning without pain
or Struggle, in full possession Of his facul-
ties. His disease was general debility
His age was ~.