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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
The Way Men Live Who are
Making Fortunes Out Of the
War,
j. D. COMMINS, Chairman

Ine way wen Live VINO are
Making Fortunes Out Of the
War.
We cut the following extract out of o
letter published in New Yolk paper
written by female to her friend. 1t
exhibits the inside, or riches accruing to
the contractors, who are for hanging ev.
cry man who talks about peace:
Talking of dressing, do you know,
Coloncl, how deliciously expensive break
fast slippers have become? ? The incest
are rot for seven dollars, without the
gold rosettes. havn't made up my
mind where to 60 this summer. Kerney
& Birch are not going to keep the Ocean
House at Newport, and | couldn't go
there. Saratoga is to be full of con.
tractors wives and daughters. How
funny it is, to be sure, but do you know
Cousin Lucy went to masquerade the
other night with domino, all covered
over with grcenbacks--pictures only
He was in high gleo until Major Shod
dy's little boy appeared as an infan
PIutus, with trowsers made Of Chase
postage currency, aud his coat Of hun
dred dollar greenbacks ! This little
wretch stripped his garments off aftel
supper-to. be-sure he had velvet small
clothes with diamond buttons underneath
and distributed the currency and green
backs among the walters l heard hi
father, the Major, say that he had mad
them that morning in buying some oat
(don't print this oats, dear ColoneD 70
President Lincoln. Hasn't Old Abe, a
pa calls him, sown his own oats yet 2
The Shoddy set are getting up very ap
J propriate badge for the Loyal Leaguers
: 1t is to be flag breastpiu. The star
are to be of diamonds and the blu
f ground of emeralds, the red and whit
stripes of rubies and pearls alternated
Each pin will cost one thousand dol
lars"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Thursday, June II, 1863
To the Democracy of Ohio, and
All Others in Favor of the
Union as it Was and the Consti-
tuition as it Is.

You are hereby notified that the Dem.
ocratic State Central Committee has
designated Thursday, the llth day of
June, 1868, as the time for holding the
next Democratic State Convention, in
the city of Columbus, for the purpose of
nominating candidate for each of the
following Offices, viz:
Governor
Lieutenant Governor;
auditor of State;
Treasurer of State;
One Judge of the Supreme Court;
One member Of the Board Of Pub
lie Works,
The Democratic voters, and oil others
in favor Of the Union as it was and the
Constitution as it is; of the several
counties within this State, are respect
fully requested to proceed to appoint
Delegates to represent them in said Con-
vention, on the following basis: One
Delegate for each county, and an addi.
tional Delegate for every five hundred
votes cast for Hon. RUFUS P. RANNEY,
for Supreme Judge, at the last October
election, and for every fraction of two
hundred and fifty votes and over, one
additional Delegate,
We only give the counties in this
Congressional District who are entitled
to Delegates as follows:
Tuscarawas I; Guernsey S; Harrison
A; Noble 5; Belmont 8;
1t is hoped that the masses to whom
this call is addressed, will see to it tina
they be fully and faithfully represented
in the Convention. BY order of the
Committee.
j. D. COMMINS, Chairman.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Somebody TO Blame.

New YORK, May 3.-The Baltimore
correspondent of the Herald states that
rebel force is still north of the railroad
with 20 pieces of artillery, probably near
Brownsville, Pa. He says Gen. Schenck
has utterly failed to expel the rebels up
to that date, May lst, though ample
means are at his disposal.
The same correspondent states that
the rebels were concentrating, on Friday
at Bridgeport, and no doubt the greater
portion of Lees army is in Northern
Virginia, having left small force be.
hind to hold Hooker in check.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Rebels Retake Fredericksburg Rein =
forcements Arriving for Hooker.

Rebels Retake Fredericksburg Rein =
fOrcements Arriving for Hooker.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6.-Ths Enqui.
rer contains the following from WASH
ington:
News from Hooker is conflicting and
meagre. Government is not permitting
newSto be divulged regarding operations
about Fredericksburg. 1t is generally
agreed that the rebels have reoccupied
Fredericksburg and hold the town The
nights below are jointly occupied by US
and the rebels. 'f N
News very indefinite up to Tuesday
8 O'Clock P, NJ, beyond the fact that
many thousands on both sides were Kill
led and wounded, and the fight had been
in progress since last Wednesday. 1t
was also thought that although the res
bells reoccupy Fredericksburg, It was
part Of Hooker's plan-thsyd either be
bagged or annihilated. r..rt.E.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Another Expedition up the
YaZOO.

CHICAGO, May 5.-A special from
Cairo says: We learn by the steamer
Lady Franklin, from Vicksburg, Thurs.
day night, that that morning General
Sherman, with feet of transports, ac-
companied by gunboats, passed up the
Yazoo and made an attack on the rebel
batteries. In the afternoon several more
transports followed up, with troops on
board. The report is that Gen. Sher-
man landed at precisely the same place
where he landed when he made his former
attack.
Cannonading and the rattle Of mus.
kerry was distinctly heard at Youug's
Point Thursday, till long after nightfall.
We learn from a gentleman who left
New Carthage Wednesday, that very
heavy force landed on the Mississippi
side eight miles above Grand Gulf OuI
gunboats have been shelling the latel
place for several days.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
A Live COnnerhead.

A regular live American eagle-the
eagle of classic fame and the national
emblem of liberty-haS found its way to
this city, and has been purchased by one
of our citizens, for presentation to the
Milwaukee Democratic Club. The head
of the bird is shining copper color
and he measures eight feet from tip tc
tip.-MilUaukie News.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Battle on the NansemOnd.

SUFFOLK, May 4, (by mail to New
York;. AT o'clock yesterday morning
General Peck sent q force of infantry
cavalry and artillery across the NanSe'
mond river at Suffolk, to make recon
noissance, They advanced cautiously
up the old Petersburg turnpike, and
when two miles out encountered the ene'
my's rife pits, which were thoroughly
manned. The 89th and 18th New Yorl
made spirited and successful charge
upon the rebel works and carried then
after heavy resistance, when the ehemy
retreated and fell back out of range
leaving their dead and some wounded oil
the field
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Democratic Mass Meeting in
Knox County, on Friday.
NJ VI uno.,o,, n Mou1 1910

To the Editor of the Enquirer:
An immense Democratic meeting was
held here to-day, Not less than twenty
thousand are in attendance. No such
meeting has ever been held before in old
Knox since lS40. The greatest enthu,
siasm prevailed. Speeches were made
from two stands, by Vallandigham, Cox
Pendleton, Kenney, BARLEY, Foliett anC
Reamy. The whole mas been tremeu
dous success.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Great Firc--'Fhe Heart of Denver
ia Ashcs--Amm Loss of
2rOpCriY.

iA ASnG5"sH immense EOSS OA
Properly.
From the Denver News (Extra) April 10.
A fire broke out this morning at If
teen minutes past o'clock, in or near
the rear of the Cherokee House. In
few minutes al the wooden sheds in that
vicinity were in flames
A sharp breeze was blowing from the
south, and it rapidly drove the fire to
the northward, but it spread also in ev-
cry other direction where the buildings
we're contiguous. The alarm was soon
spread and the city aroused, but all Of.
forts to con6ne the coRfagration to the
neghborhood Of its source were unavsil-
ing.
The chief attention was given to saw.
ing the contents of the buildings, which
were rapidly gutted Just in advance Of
the fire. 1t soon extended up F.street
to Megaa, and west along Blake to Ing-
ley's; leaping F.street, it seized upon
Cheeseman's drugstore and the frame
buildings in its rear; then stretching
rapidly down Blake to Too.le 3 Leach'l
6re.proof, where it was checked.
Part Of four blocks-in in all about two
full blocks-were destroyed, with the ex-
ception Of two or three fire proof build
ings. Some that were supposed to be
fire proof were completely gutted. AT
present it is impossible to give a detail
of the losses, but the aggregate is i'm
mense. Nearly half the goods in the
city we're stored in the burned district
particularly -four, bacon, sugar, &c.
, Every hardware and stove store in town
is destroyed.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

"THE liberties of people can not be
laid down and be taken up again to suit
temporary emergencies. Itisa a delicate
plant, usually watered by blood and tears,
and grows and flourishes only under the
continual watchfulneSs and guardianship
of the people. The voice of all history,
through the vista of ages, proclaims that
once surrendered by people, it is gone
forever"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
The War News.
Our Army in Ecstacies--GeneraI
Order a..

CHANoELLoRvILLE, Va, May l.
Yesterday a cOngratulatory order Yves
read to the troops. The auspicious
opening of the army has electrified them:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC, !
NEAR FALMOUTH, April 80.
GENERAL ORDER No. Al.
1t is with heartfelt satisfaction that
the commanding General announces to
the army that the operations for the last
three days have determined that our en-
emy must either ingloriously fly or come
out from behind bis defenses and give us
battle on our own ground, where certain
destruction awaits him. The operations
of the 9th, llth and 18th corps have
been a succession Of splendid achieve
ments.
BY command Of
MAI. GEN. HOOKER.
s. WILLIAMS, A. A. G.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

NEW York, May 4.-The Cairo cor
respondent of the Times states that the
movement to cut off rebel communica'
ton between the Mobile & Ohio railroad,
and another in central Mississippi, by
which all railroads connecting with
Vicksburg were to be cut, have been suc'
nesafnl
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Mob in Dayton, Ohio.

CINCINNATI, May 5.-A mob has cnt
the telegraph wires in Dayton and set
the Journal Office on FIRE. 1t Is feared
the Phillips House will be fired. The
telegraph Office has been closed for fear
of being Quilted. IL
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Hooker in Possession of Fred
eriCkSbUrg.

,
New York, April 4, $3.50 A. 1.-The
Tribune has just issued an extra as fol-
lows:
Our news by mail from the Kappa
hammock is up to Sunday morning. Al
that time our left wing was in possession
of Fredericksburg and of the first line
of redoubts on the hill behind 1t, and
was feeling its way to the second line
The river was crossed, and the redoubts
carried with great ease and very Sligh
loss of life. The rebels had marched
away in the direction of Chancellorvillt
to attack our right wing there posted
leaving at first ten thousand, but subse
quently not more than FIVE to seven thou
sand in their works, as was ascertaineC
by reconnaissance from loves bal
loon.
A great portion of our Falmouth bat
teries were engaged on Sunday witt
rebel batteries, firing across the rive
and city. Firing both of musketry an,
cannonading on the right, in the direc
tion of Chancellorvllle, was very heavy
The enemy had been forced to fight o
ground of Hooker's choosing, as b
promised his soldiers.
1t was believed in both wings tho
Stoneman's expedition to cut the raj
road between the rebels and Richmon
had proved successful, thus cutting o
the only path of retreat.
So confident was Hooker at Falmout
of success, that in conformity with hi
orders force had already commence
to rebuild bridge over the Rappahar
mock.
Troops in finest spirits, and everythin
looks propitious.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Wisconsin Election.

The vote in Wisconsin, at the late
election, for Supreme Court Judge, is as
follows:
Coffin Democrat) ...... 5000
Dixon (Republican) -. 52,426
The Democratic majority IN the State
Is 4,5OO. Nevertheless, by juggling
aud cheating process in the army, SOL
der vote has been returned sufficient to
elect the Republican candidate. The
Mtlwaukie News says: Lust year sew
ersl thousand army votes were thrown
out as fraudulent or fictitious. 1t is
not Improbable that similar regard fol
!, ApprOvec-Sity Of the ballot.bOx now would
change for Goods, antsvv,
prices paid therefor.
respectfully invite the public, from town r
and country, to call and examine my stock r
J. T. CRAMBLIT. 81
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
yaIIandighnm Arrested.

CINCINNATI May 5.-ValIandighaE
was arrested at his residence in Dayton
this morning, by soldiers sent frou, here
by special train last night. An attempt
to rescue him failed. He had been
brought to this city. a#
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
AdVices from the Rappahan-
nOck--StOnemaM Cuts the Re-
bells H. IL. Communication.


nOck--StOneman Cuts the Re-
bells H. II. Communication.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3.-The follow
ing statement is derived from a gentle.
man who left the Rappahannock Satur.
day. 1t is already known that our troops
have crossed over with less opposition
than was anticipated. The enemy mass
ed considerable force on the railroad
in front on Thursday, and at night there
was some artillery practice between
ours and the rebel guns at long range.
As soon as the rebels learned, on
Wednesday, that our forces had crossed
above, they commenced moving troops
out to intercept our advance, and con-
tiuued it all night and next day. Trains
have been raining constantly with troops
from Richmond, and the enemy had al
available force around Fredericksburg.
The latest news from Chance!lorVillt
is that Stoneman had cut the Railroad
This is stated on the assertion of a gen.
tleman of the government who arrived
at Washington Saturday morning.
There is no doubt of the fact that oul
army was at last accounts in the mos
cheerful and hopeful condition.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Printimg OMces Burned,

LocKpoRT, N. Y, May 5.-A fire.
this morning consumed Alexander's
Block on Main street The offices Of
the Journal and Courier we're entirely
destroyed. The Journal and Courier
will be suspended for few days.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

BOSTON, May 4.-Cyrus Field address,
ed the merchants and citizens of Boston
at the Board of Trade rooms this after
noon, on the subject Of the Atlantic ca.
BILE. The attendance was large, and Q
committee of nine, consisting of some Of
our leading bankers and merchants, was
appointed. -. N ----
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

A. T. STEWART, the prince Of New
York merchants, has authorized the mas.
ter of Brig. Gen. Baufeld to load full
cargo of provisions, entirely at his ex.
pense, for the benefit Of the poor of Ire
land,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
The Way the Widows and Or
phanS Made by the War Have
Ia Live.

W
We cut the following from the Gin
cinnati Enquirer Of May I'd, 1858:
Little as we of the North have felt
the horrors Of this lamentable war, as
compared with the Southern people, yet
even here, as in all large cities, which
have contributed largely toward filling
up the quota of volunteers, generally
sending surplus, its sad effects are con-
tinually apparent. Scarcely an hour
passes but we see some wounded soldier,
painfully toiling through the streets,
seeking assistance from charitable citi-
zens, or some mother, (wife of volun-
teer,) recently widowed, endeaVoring to
provide for her helpless family. In 9th.
er forms, too, we see the distress occa.
stoned by this terrible struggle, too of.
ten, indeed, when we have no power to
aid the sufferers.
"One of the most mournful evidences
of the great destruction of human life in
this fratricidal contest is the unparallel'
ed increase of orphans-of which we see
the proof all around US. We have moi
any statistics at hand, but after every
battle we hear OF many cases were fami'
lies have lost their natural protectors
and Of orphan children thrown upon the
cold charities of the world. These, ad.
ded to the number of children left with
out friends or homes by the ordinary ca
lamities Of life, have made such per
ceptible increase in the number of or
phans, that the doors of every institu
tion in this vicinity for their reception
have been besieged and all are now fll
ed to their utmost capacity"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
An Abolitlonist on Free Speech


Tho following is an extract from a
speech delivered in February last by
Hon. 4. G. Riddle. member Of Con.
gress from the Cleveland District in this
State:
"Ths freedom of speech is the last
franchise a free people will surrender,
and our millions will exercise it in the
midst Of no matter what calamities. -
They will discuss the events and man.
agement Of the war. 1t is their war,
and the humblest Of them has an interest
in 1t equal to that Of the FIRST citizen
and they must and may discuss his (the
President's) acts with free aud manly
ken."
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

: ne Doctrine OF Negro Equality
Practically Carried Out--White
gIeu Fined fOr Not AssOciating
NVith a Negro on Il Jury.
The following is from the New York
Tribune, the great organ of the Repub'
lican party:
"The city Of Chatham has always
been noted as the center of attraction
among the cOlored population of Cana
da During the past week jury was
called in Que of the Courts Of the city,
amoug whom was q colsred man. Five
Of The white jurymen peremptorily re.
fused to act unless he was removed. The
Judge, however, stated that he recog.
nized no distinction on account of color,
and accordingly fined the white men S.
each for contempt of Court. Four oi
them paid the fine, but the fifth, unable
to raise the money, was sent to prison
but was subsequently released"
There you have the doctrine of negro
equality practically carried out. White
men punished with fine and impriSon'
mcnt for not aSsociating with negro
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

THE STARS & STRIPES FLOAT
OYER THE REBEL WORKS.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

A RUMoR is current that General
Breckinridge has shot General Bragg, at
Tullahoma,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
FOR GOVERNOR,
HUGH j. JEWETT,
asbiect to the decision of the Democratic
State Convention.
,tNexrO Soldiers Can and Will
End the War"

The Abolilionists have been voclter'
ously shouting for two years that II the
negroes we're declared free by procla'
nation, they would rush to US, receive
arms with unbounded delight, and speed
ily put an end to the war. The proca'
nation was pledged more than six months
ago, and was formally proclaimed three
months since, and where are the black
sayiours of the nation? Laws have
been passed authorizing the enrolling ol
negroes, and even Subjecting them to
conscription. Why have they not rush
cd to us and taken up arms to defend ut
in q war nOw carried on for their liberia
ton from the service Of their masters
Why has not the Administration called
them out and formed them in ranks tc
face and destroy the enemy? If they
will not come freely, why not draft them
and make them come, and play the skill
'ul and courageous soldier? The AID
uinistyation has managed the whole mat
'or in its own way. Why is it that w
ase no "woolly. head" fruits, save half
blooded ones, too young to fight? Th'
The truth is, the negro,soldier humbul
has exploded, and our citizens are lef
10 Go their own fighting, as well as tt
pay the expenses Of the war, which ar
illegally made to include the support o
thousands Of lazy and worthless vaga
0oud negroes. What say taxpayers t.
,ois abuse Unconstitutional Union.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

The President is about to confer the
rank of brevet Brigadier General upon
meritorious Colonels commanding brig.
AIDES.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
The Splendid Bridge Over the
MONOngahela Destroyed.

About IL o'clock Wednesday night,
says the Intelligencer, we learned from
official sources that dispatches had been
received, announcing that the rebels at
Fairmount had attacked Col. MuliganS
forces, which, together with several com.
panies of militia, were guarding the
splendid iron bridge across the Monon-
gahela, a mile East Of that place. had
beaten them off and destroyed the bridge.
1t was also believed they had captured
the artillery which Col. Mulligan had
planted to defend it. ,.-.
The latest intelligence received in thia
city s!7as no further particulars in re-
gard to the destruction Of the bridges
spoken of above. 1t was most mag.
nifcent iron bridge, 6l5 feet long, built
across the Monongahela river, and it is
thought that the damage to it can be
speedily repaired, as it is stated that the
foundation and abutments could not be
much injured.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

The Heights Of Fredericksburg Taken
by Storm.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
THE LATEST.

Dispatches received last night from
Parkersburg stated that considerable
body of the Confederates were reported
to be at Bridgeport, station on the
North. western Virginia Railroad, be-
tween Carksburg and Grafton, anu that
it was thought they were moving to-
wards Clarksburg. 1t was also stated
that fight was expected between them
and body of Federal troops who were
said to be on their track. Baltimore
| Sun. ,.... ..t
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08
Desperate Fighting On Saturday
and Sunday.

OUR TROOPS COMPELLED TO FALL
BACK.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-08

Carnage on Both Sides Terrible.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-09-17

The SITUATION IN TENNESSEE. The
Columbus Sun, of Friday last, says the
grand drama is drawing to a clOse--the
denouement will soon be revealed-ex-
pectation is on tiptoe. Chattanooga and
the whole line along the Tennessee has
been evacuated by our troops. The SIN
adds:
Our lines now extend from Cleveland to
Dalton, and from thence to Kingston.
Kosecrans, with boidness foreign to his
character, and ignoring the usual policy OF
the Abolition Generals, has thrown . heavy
column Of infantry across the TENNESSEE ut
Bridgeport, and, turning the chain of mo.in.
direction Of Rome. HIS force is reported by
our scouting parties varionsly II from 4S,
900 to so 600.
Our army is on the move, also The enc
my's movement has been anticiF ted, and q
fnil division of our troops are in aiyance Of
him in Wills Valley, hearing npon md check
ing his right wing, whilst the m II body Of
our forces are concentrating in til direction
OF Dalton, Kingston, and Laiayet >, the ene-
my being between them and the tennessee
river. The hostile forces are th .efore in q
fair wayto meet somewhere in ie vicinity
Of Estananla or Coosa rivers.
Whilst it ID true that the whole tne of the
river and railroad from Huntsyil s. Ia Knox
vile is in the hands OF the enem, decided
victory-not Murfreesboro' or ferryville
affair-would compel the1oc to andon the
whole country at once. If ther is to be a
fight, we hope this will be the suit The
only cause for apprehension Is tina Rosecrans
will in all probability decline q general en-
gagenent, fortify Chattanooga, a-d prepare
TO organize and abolitionlze the state Gov
ernmcnf Of Tennessee. We al. assured,
however. that every effort will is made TO
force him into a battle, aud ii these efforts
prove successful, the "situation viii nm
iergo very material change