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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-02-13

There's weeping in all New England,
And by Schuylkill's banks kueIl.
And the widows there and the orphans,
How that oath was kept can tell.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-02-13
Fox and Wisconsin Improvement.

The Joint Select Committee, to whom
was referred so much of the Governor S
Message as refsrs to the enlargement of the
=" Erie Canal and the Fox and Wisconsin
River improvement" report thereon by
memorial to Congress, and ask the imne-
date passage Of the same
I. r. HUDD,
7 ROWMAN
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-02-13

The Lower Fcx River So miles
Lake Winnebago TO Oshkosh Is 1"
The Upper Fox River 1I3
Canal connecting Fox and Wisconsin
Rivers . -"
Wisconsin River II5 4"
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13
The News

The news from the seat of war is highly
interesting. The holly contested battle of
Murfreesboro' has resulted in most decisive
victory for the Union Army. The rebels
under Gen. Bragg have been driven to Shell
byvillc, thirty miles south of Murfreesboro'
Our loss in killed, wounded aud missing
will not exceed seven thousand, while that
Of the rebels was between twelve and fifteen
thousand
Our latest advices from Eicksburg are
through rebel sources These state that
the Federals have evacuated their position.
retired to their transports, and moved down
the river The rebels have called in rein
foreements from every quarter, and seem to
beprepared to make heightened resistance.
We also have reinforcements from Gen.
Grants command, and we still think that
the capture OF the city is only question of
time.
Adsiees from Missouri report that a rebel
force of six thousand men were marching
upon Springfield. Our troops under Gen.
Brown were prepared to make vigorous
resistance.
jeff. Davis in recent speech ut Peters
burg, Va, declared that the Federals had
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13


Major Brown. even If justified, Ii Of COM
paratiyc little consequence, compared with
the grave responsibility which that officer
assumed when he arrested the Surgeon in
charge, aud put temporary stop to the
business of a great hospital. VIII Major
John Carter Brown, of the New York In
dependent Battalion, dare to tell his coun-
trymen that it is Of less consequence to him
OF them. that discharged soldiers shall be
detained when they might be on their way
home, or that important papers shall re-
main unsigned, than that he shall have the
upper room in two story cottage? Will
he dare to say to them that brave men with
wounds received in battle, might wait ex-
animation, at time when perhaps it was
a matter of life. and death? In all candor,
we do not think he would, nor do We believe
that Major Brownies aware Of the conse-
quenccs of his act
We do not wish to comment on what
seems to US an outrage upon the interests
of this hospital, contempt Of higher author
ity, and personal injustice to the Surgeon
in charge, than whom, We may be permit
ted to say, none is more faithful in discharge
of duty, more courteous in exacting what is
due to the public service, or less disposed
to infringe upon the rights of any.
We learn from the best authority that
Major Brown has neglected to comply with
the order Of the Secretary Of War, and de-
clined to recognize the authority of the
Surgeon General of the United States Army
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13
Congressional.

In the Senate, Mr.. Wilson offered a res
olution giving the thanks of Congress to
General Rosecrans and the officers and men
under his command, for gallantry and good
conduct ut the battle of Murfreesboro' A
bill was passed giving proportionate amount
of the one hundred dollars bounty to sol
dicrs honorably discharged from service be-
fore serving out their term of enlistment
In the House. resolution was adopted
instructing the Military Committee to in
qpire into the expediency, and propricty Of
reporting bill for the monthly payment Of
officers and soldiers now in the service of
the United States.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13
A cKNowLEDeEmENT.-The Surgeon il

charge would gratefully acknowledge the
receipt of two barrels Boston crackers, and
two boxes lemons, from the \. Y Agency.
Z. s. Sanitary Commission; also from the
Woman's Central Relief Ass, OF n J..
100 sheets, 100 flannel shirts, 100 fannc
drawers, 100 pair socks, . dressing gowns.
and so pair slippers.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13

sustained an Overwhelming defeat at Mur-
freesboro'.
The Rebel Iron-clad steamer Virginia
has been captured by the Federal steamer
Wachucetts.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13
HAMMOND GAZETT L.
MORNING, JAN. -, 1868.
The Arrest or the surgeon in Charge

We take pleasure in announcing the re-
lease of DR.. Wagner. hy an order from the
Secretary of War We arc told that In
Strietions camc for Major Brown to report
the reasons for his conduct, and to vacate
tho quarters he has unjustly seized
We cannot state precisely what these or
aers were but the commander of the post
ltas, doubtless, reasons for his conduct, as
he may have for wearing gilt belt, which
We always supposed was worn by Gene
ral officer.
Taking tho proceedings of last week
from the common stand point Of an unmili-
tary observer, they are decidedly Of an OBJ
.enreand complicatednature Major Brown,
the commander Of this post, has been for
a month past quietly in possession of quar-
tiers occupied by his predecessors, Sud
lenly he issues an order that DIR, Wagner
shall vacate the room he occupies in cot
tage a few doors off, and our little busy
community is thrown into state of I'M
wonted excitement, BY the appearance of
body Of armed men, who march up to this
cottage and stack arms on the porch
We are told that Dr. Wagner is arrested;
some say for one thing, some for another.
At last we learn that this little pageant is
gotten up because Dr. Wagner tells Major
Brown that, believing he has right to his
quarters. he does not propose to leave
Then during the silent watches of the night
we hear the tread Of sentry as he PAGES
mp and down, before this cottage and the
next day the DR.. is marched out aoleas 40
lens, into the next house and the Major
marches in
Now if this were part Of the perform
ances promised to us ON new years night,
II might be set down as entertaining; but
il i no comedy, we apprehend.
Everyone knows that Point Lookout was
taken for general hospital A few COM
panies Of soldiers have been kept here for
guard purposes BY an order from the
War Department, which we have seen, all
general hospitals are placed under the d.
rcction and control of the Surgeon Gene
raj Of the U. $. Army.
The buildings at this place were all ta-
ken Is the government for hospital purpo-
scs, and Surgeon General Hammond gives
his instructions to DR.. Wagner concerning
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13

ARGfy1L.-The steamer City Of Rich
n'ond arrived on Friday last from Washing
ton, having ON board as passengers our old
friends Messrs. Allen and Thompson; also
Messrs. Hardness and Shepherd
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13

DECEASED. MIR. James Sullivan, cit
izen of this county, who supplied the hos
pital with chickens, eggs, &C., for Several
months, died on Tuesday last, from the eff
fects Of a gun shot wound in the neck, in
ficted several weeks ago.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13
Local Items.

The Surgeon in charge has ordered the ho>pi-
al calls 10 be sounded at The following namcd
hours until further notice -:
Rcycillc, 6 30 a. M. Dinner, = III.
Roll CALI 10 a. m. Supper, p. III,
Breakfast, "a. m. Roll call ~ p IA
Surgeon call, 8 "A. III. Tattoo, s p. IN.
Taps, 80 p. m.
Inspection, daily, 10 a. M Recall from lns
spcction, II Il. N.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13
ANOTHER DINING HALI.-Captai

wards, @. NJ. has received instruction
from Washington to have erected a dining
hall for the Second Division of the hospital
dimensions, two hundred and fifty feet
long and thirty wide. The building will
be- commenced at once.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-13

TIE Hosp1rAL.-During the past week
one hundred and nineteen have been re-
turned to duty, seventy discharged from
service and eight died, -remaining in hos
pital, fifteen hundred and two. We omit
the names Of those returned to duty, for the
want of space.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02

WAR THE LOYAL LEAGUES ARE FOR
The following viii show what the Loyal
Leagues are really for. The Union League of
loyal men of Brooklyn has just been organized,
and their declared object is "to bind together
in a common league all true patriots who ar
resolved to preserve and perpetuate the Union
of these States, at every sacrifice Of person or
property, who will sustain to the last the con-
stituted authorities OF the natien in their strug
gle with armed rebellion, and who, by unwa
vering courage, patience, fidelity and constan-
cy will, al all times and places, and in all for
tunes, stand by the Government which was
made by our fathers" No special course of
political action is presented, but members are
rec to vote as the please.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
From NiCksburg.

BnladeIpnla, aprll l.
A special dispatch to the Cincinnati Bulle
tin says:
News from Vioksburg and vicinity has an
unfavoraiTe aspect.
Dispatches received here state that the eX-
petition though Steeles aad Black Bayous nto
the Upper Yazoo is failure. q
Admiral Porter succeeded in getting through
both Bayous with the gunboats, and proceed
ed rs or 80 miles further in Deer and Rollins
Forks when he encountered small force Of
rebels who so annoyed him with sharp,hooters
and Instructions in the channel, that further
progress was impossible without cooperation
of the infantry which went Up the next
day
1'heenemy had IN the meantime put trees into
the stream making it impossible. They an
noyei the ganboats otherwise and seemed TO
be gathering in considerable force. Reinforce
ments of infantry were marched to their as
sistance on Monday and coming up with the
boats, found them hemmed completely in by
distractions in front and rear.
SkTmishing continued all day, when the
rebels being reinforced, the gunboats were
withdrawn and commenced to retreat, the
whole force having embarked on the transports
near the head of Black Bayou on their return
TO Young's Point. The federal loss vas 10
or IL killed and wounded. The rebel loss
unknown, but supposed to be considerable.
The Treasury Department will soon issue
.circular containing full information to those
DESTROYS of organizing companies under the re-
Gently enacted banking >fnd Nationally 1fcncy
law. Numerous applications have already
been made.
First Comptroller Of the Treasury, R. w.
Taylor, though confirmed at least month
ago, has not entered upon his duties.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
4 ToUtHtyo ApPEaL-The Seventh Con.

A ToUtHINe APPEAL.-The Seventh Con
necticut regiment have seat home rather the
most eloquent appeal to the voters Of the State
that we have read. We do not see how 10y
al man can vote against such call as this
"Fellow citizens Of New Haven county, re-
member your own Hitchcock who fell so noby
and our adopted citizen, the iron hearted
William Kay, who with his wounds yet un-
healed, FASTENED to another and fatal field Of
battle Citizens Of Hartford county. recall
mind Epson, and Vim. Lobby, and Franz
Brainard! Men # Litchfed county, remsn-
Der Palmer, the idol of his home aud of bis
command, and Sergeant Reynolds People
of Windham county. remember your own Hib-
bard and Corbin Citizens Of fairfield county,
DO not forget Starr, and the brave thomas
Hooten, and Holmes diving a prisoner and
wounded, and Eaton and Cook Men Of New
London county, rene Der Joab IeGffeys I Re-
member those, your brothers and ours, and a
multitude besides, and for COTS sake do not
dishonor their fresh graves by declaring that
they died in FOOLS cause, in cause that IS
not worth the expenditure Of time and money
and life"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
Important capture of parties engaged
i'm the cOntraband trade, cont "a hand
goods, mails, Internal machines. &c.
Washington, April

The schooner Jane Morley, of Baltimore,
owned by Hokes, Buel & Co, arrived at the
steamboat wharf to-day in tow of tug, hav
ing been sent up from the lower river, where
she was captured yesterday.
She had been engaged in contraband traffic
which finds Its way between Maryland and
Virginia across the Potomac, neal the extrenl-
ty of the peninsula, between the Potomac and
the Rappahannock
A party of twenty FIVE contrabandists were
captured on board, including several ex-Wash-
ingtonians of notorety.
The contraband goods captured make
very extensive pile on the wharf and attract
much attention. There is quinine, morphine,
confederate uniforms and buttons, internal ma
chimes of novel construction, army blankets,
forty cases of boots and shoes, lucifer matches,
soap coffee, and three large mail bags contain
lug small packages and some 1900 letters to
parties in Virginia and North Carolina. The
letters it is said are of character to seriously
compromise various parties IN this city and IN
Maryland, and the developments of the under
ground operations of the rebels which they
disclose will prove Of material service to the
country.
A smoking cap, dressing gown and PAIR
of slippers. gifts to JEFF. Davis from his lady
admirers in Washington, were among the ar
ticles, also head dress, brilliantly colored
balmoral and half dozen finely embroidered
handkerchiefs, gifts to Mrs. Davis. The
boxes are mostly consigned to the care OF
Trait Lael & Co., Richmond, but bear also
cypher directions which, with the letters TAX
en-, all serve to show the real parties concern
ed in the trade
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02

Col. Ludlow arrived from Civ Pam, g.
day, and reports that the State of Maine al,
be down tonight with load of exchanged m.
ftlcal citizens and war prisoners.
The Richmond Examiner of the Both b..
the following
"Gen. Van Dorm reparts that Gen. Forrssi
made successful visit to Brentwood with bis
division.
He burned the bridge, took all the propertv
and arms, captured 800 prisoners. ipcIuding
IS officers. He lost 8 killed and 8
wounded.
aSigned) BRAxToN Brace"
Tulllahoma, March 81.
To Gen. S. Cooper.
Morgan's fight with the FederaIs was a
Milton on the Doth. They advanced in order
to draw out our forces from Liberty. but thew
were compelled to fall back TO MurFreesl,or3
There is daily skirmishing on the Shelby
vile pike.
Mobile, March 27.
dispatch from Wick sburg saws that IF
five O'Clock this morning four boats were sean
advancing towards the upper batteries.
A vigorous fire was opened upon them. dr.
wing back two, when the other TWO pssej an
der a raking fire, almost every shot sk,ng
effect. One received shot in her steam chest.
her crew to desert her, and in 6f-
teen minutes she filed and sunk Part Of her
crew escaped 10 the opposite shore.
The boat that escaped is supposed to have
been the Benton, badly disabled One shot
her steam drum, disabling her, so
that the Albatross towed her of out of danger.
Capt. A. C. Webster, confined in Castle
Thunder and condemned by court martial to
be hung next Friday, made desperate effort
to escape from his fate last Friday, by jump
ing from third story window. He fell on
the ground in disabled condition, and was
easily reeaptured. 1t is not likely he will be
reprieved
A British frigate arrived in Hampton
Roads this p. N. and after anchoring abreast
Fort Monroe, fired a salute.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
For ne
Constitution. Against It.

The CoNsCRIprIoN LAw.-Hon. Henry
Wilson has written a letter addressed TO Hon.
Fernando Wood in regard to the arraignment
of the Consumption Law put forth by the Mo-
Fart Hall Democracy. 1t is a seathing ex-
posure OF the calumnies which have thus far
been AIMED at the trainers of this enactment.
Gen. Wilson shows that the law is much more
humane in its provisions, and much more len
ient towards the poorer members Of society
than the existing militia laws of the United
States, or of the State of New York. His
exposition of the real humanity of the substi-
tute or $500 clause, is particularly clear and
conclusive.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02

GRADUAL EMANCIPATION IN WEST VIR
G1NIA.-An election was held in West Vir-
GINA on Thursday, for ratifying the Wiley
amendment to the constitution Of the pew
State of Virginia. Wheeling gives 1875 for
the amendment, to three against it. The coun-
ty will rate in like proportion. Returns from
the State show an almost unanimous vote in
favor of the amendment. The amendment is
as follows:
The children of slaves born within the linn
its of this State after the 4th day of July,
1863, shall be free; and all slaves within the
said State, who shall at the time aforesaid be
under lineage of ten years, shall be free when
they arrive at the age of twenty one years :;
and all slaves over ten and under the age of
twenty one years shall be free when they ar
rive at the age of twenty Eve years, and no
slave snail be permitted to come into the State
for permanent residence therein
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
RTTLAND HERALD.
+. uur1RsDAY, APRIL 2, 1868.
~ O,,r Readers

III.
-. :, .nout to enlarge the HERALD 0o Ta
n. i've and Weekly, to nearly its old slas ns g.
Day :. aim time to perfect the arrangements :, ns =,
give = - this we are compelled to e,a'' "S On
sssary 70 % o s,'' Daily tomorrow fTiday.. ~
ss,my morning, we expect to ple''a ~ ths
n.,rY in its new dimensions ana no 70 - ur t.;
..r,. with the Weekly next week. Inc ~
81 each will remain the same as nere'9 ;4s s,s
ole OF eA Sys W. HERALD, considering its s'as'
WI, u Of all the papers published in Yer,
. saa, and the DAILY will be the larssS. one :,
nom nom n the State, with no higher rates o.
subscription than others. Judging from p p,1
.;.rOe we have no doubt our patrons WIN
GENEROUSLY appreciate our efforts to keep 'uv
gra,np up to the largest limit the "ume'
will possibly admit Of, and-act Accordingly;
W. With the liberal patronage already received
ffor which we express our thanks D anu ool,
tidentlv relying upon such continuance 4., @I -
increase thereof as we shall do our u'no', -
merit, we hope to weather the still eAh0f a"d
an t nr,ce of paper and printing materials and !
~ o.hor obstacles to vigorous and successful
.roseoution Of the-newspaper business
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02

ADDRESS AND RESPONSE The following
is an extract from an address to the editors
Of the state" Of New York, from the commit
tee on correspondence of the New York Dem
ocratic Union Association:-
The sworn blenders of the Constitution vlo-
late their oficialUaths. The supreme law ofthe
land" is trampledupon and theories offanaticism
substituted. The war for the Union, converted
into dreary, hopeless war of subjugation and
abolition. The distribution of powers provi-
ded for in our Constitution, and essential to
our liberties, is iisregas1ed, and the conceu
tration of all power in the hands of the Exec
utive, that sure fererunner of despotism, has
been accomplished.
To these persons who evidently " lie awake
O. nights on account of the terrible tyranny
of that despot, President Lincoln, the Troy
Times responds at some length, and closes with
the following SUGGESTION
g You desire it says, 8 the suggestions of
editors. We give YOU this much gratis -
You talk like rebels; you denounce the Gov
eminent in language exactly like that employ
ed for the purpose by the rebels. Our sugges-
ton is, since you regard our Government as
SO tyrannical and despotic, that you proceed
at once to Dixie, and henceforth live under the
benefcent sway Of jeff. Davis model Con-
federacy. You may there have the constltu-
tional privilege Of fighting the Union, too, IN
a more direct and manly way than you are
doing it here.
We would suggest, further, that Gid. Tuck
er, the Surrogate of New York, be the first to
lead the lead the way by resigning the Sl5,-
600 Office which he holds, and who, one would
believe from the spirit of the address written
by him, is the special victim of Government
tyranny. Now, Messrs Committeeman, on
to Richmond
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02

A New QUEsrIoN.-Th New York Times
Washington correspondent says new ques-
ton has arisen under the Emancipation Proc
lamation. There are at least FIVE hundred
negroes advertised for sale in Kentucky, I'M
der It's internal police laws, who are freemen
-fugitives from Alabama and Mississippi. 4
debate has already commenced in Cabinet
meetings on the question, 'sCan States, through
local laws, revert to bondage olored men
whom the Presidents Proclamation made
free2"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
EMANCIPATION IN MIssouRI-It is conf

EMANCIPATION IN MIssouRI.-It is conf
IDENTIFY stated that Gov. Gamble, of Missouri,
after consultation with prominent members Of
the Legislature and other citizens Of the State,
has decided to call the State Convention to-
gether. and submit the question OF emancipa-
ton to it. Gov Gamble, Lieut.. Gov. Hall,
Hon. VIM. A. Hall, and other prominent men,
heretofore opponents of emancipation, have
lately given in their adhesion to the movement,
and declared their willingness to vote for an
ordinance to effect it.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
The Casualties at WILLIAMSBURG.

Fort Monroe, March 81.
The following are the casualties of the fight
at Williamsburg last Sunday:
Killed, privates Jacob Wayel and Edward
Steine.
Wounded, 1t Wensell prlvates 81 Y
Swiss, A McCook, Jos Wilson and Edward
Taylor.
Missing. corp's J Allen and F Lander !:
privates. VIM Allison, A Arnold, G Browne.
5 Mulgren, w Scott, Curry and Patrick
Sullivan.
The United States gunboat Wakaska sailed
from Yorktown Tuesday, to JOIN the blockad-
ing squadron In the gulf of Mexico.
lier.
Gen. Reyes arrived at Fort Monroe this
morning from Washington, and on learn;nr
the STAGE of affairs at williamsburg. left ;me
mediately for his command at Yorktown. ON
the steamboat G. w. Thomas, which was plac-
ed at his command.
We. learn from Yorktown to-day that III
rebel forces, 10000 strong, it is stated, are
front Of Williamsburg threatening an alta
which Is expected u any hour.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
ten. Butter declines q public dinner
An important statement concerning
Banks movement ON Port Hudson
Seizure of Confederate Cotton.

NtW IUIhj APIH 7.
Correspondence is published between large
number Of prominent citizens and Gen. Butler
in which the latter declines a compliment of a
public dinner.
The Philadelphia Enquirer's Baton Rouge
correspondence makes statement to the effect
that Gen. Banks really made serious at
tempt on Port Hudson, which was foiled by
the steamers conveying troops getting sucked
in by a crevasse cut by the rebels. and one,
the Morning Light, was put in immediate
peril.
A Vicksburg letter announces the seizure of
$500 bales of cotton, some 40 miles from Lake
Providence, by our forces. Every bale was
marked &c. S. AZ
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-02
Z IMPORTANT, If rRuE.o - The N. Y

" IMPORTANT, If TRUE.o - The N. Y
Times Washington correspondent says the
Administration is in receipt of reliable informa-
ton to the effect that the rebels are preparing
to abandon Richmond as the capital of the
Confederate Government. The Notifications
in and around the city, which have been unoc
cupied for some time, are being put in order
for occupation of that part of Lees army
which has been falling back from the line of
the Rappahannock for some time past