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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
Washington, June s.

A letter from Neosho, Southern Kansas,
June 1st, to the Commercial contains this
paragraph: Murder, robbery, and arson are
the order of the day here. The OSages
are guarding their country heroically.-
On the 23d Of May they attacked and kill
ed 10 rebels in their country, and from
papers found in their pockets, it is ascer-
tanned that they were on their way 10 ca =
ado to raise troops for the rebel Govern
ment. TheOsages after killing them cut of
thefr heads and held war dances over their
dead bodies. They say they are fighting
for Lincoln,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16

Resolutions of the Primitive Methodists Confer
ence held at Albion, Dane Co.. Wis, May 2lst
to 9th, 1868,

RESOLUTIONS of the Primitive Methodists Confer
ence held at Albion, Dane Co.. Wis, May 21st
to the27th, 1868,
Whereas, The Bible teaches that "the
powers that be, are ordained Of Cod We
are therefore justified in affirming that civ
il governments whose laws do not conflict
with the laws s. God are right and good.
Whereas, Through the institution Of
such governments many privileges and ben
efits are secured 10 all peaeeable and law
abiding citizens, we ought, therefore, with
the greatest cheerfulness 10 reLder to them
what is their due, viz: fear, honor, obedi-
ence, for they are Gods ministers designed
to look after the interests Of the whole
community.
Whereas, In times Of prosperity and
general tranquility, We profess our attach
ment TO and determination to sustain such
government, it follows that if a reverse
should take place 10 the history Of the ma
top, as in the case of an invasion from
foreign foe, or an up ising Of a wicked re-
bellion in any part Of the lane against the
lawfully constituted authorities thereof il
becomes the duty Of the people to S 'stan
Internationally those authorities in their
efforts to expel the invasion, or overtuu
the rebellion as the case may be, for che
(the evil authority beareth not the sword
in vain, he is a revenger to execute wrath
upon him that doeth evil"
IFhereas, There exists in certain parts
Of our country, at the present time, most
unjustifable and wic!.ed rebellion, Which
has involved us, as a nation, in most ter
nble and sanguinary civil war, Therefore
ResolUed, That we, (The Conference Of
the Primitive Methodist Connection as
sembled May, 1869 as branch Of The
Church Of Jesus Christ, will stand by and
support our government; and we pray that
God viii bless the President and all our
rulers, also our soldiers and sailors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
New Yorl, IT,,


The Tribune says a gentleman f,lIr
yersant with affairs at Port Hudson 5n vTa'
the Department of the Gulf, arrived II ~. y
last night from New Orleans, and We y, L Lsle
some interesting facts Of the si,uat;a lave
Banks army and its prospects. Ourint "
mant left Port Hudson late in the a ,o cur
Of the 31st ultimo. Dis
There has been no fighting ofconsao,,..
since the assault of the 9th, But Ge roaO
Banks had been industriouslv and ron; MA
contracting bis lines, and reproaching T rob;,
works. The wings of our army rested 'o ~
or very near the river, both above and II
low, anG there was no possibility Of reinr,y'
ments reaching the beeaSuered garrison
Banks has made up bis mind to tots
the place, and he had men and mean, "a
do it.
The contest on the 9th was very desn.,
ate and very bloody, the rebels fqbGna
with most reckless courage, and onr mas
oeing not whit behind in daring and
pluck. Our informant corroboratss tbs
good accounts heretofore given of the con.
duet Of the coIored soldiers. These sabb
warriors provoked the most frenzied hatred
on tie other side, and the rebels bent Al
their energy to their humiliation, and sipes
the fight they have missed no chance IL kill
negro pickets.
In one instance they pounced upon a
single black sentry, captured, forthwith
hung him. The bloody instruction wa
quickly improved, for all = within an
hour some negroes got hold ola rebel pick.
ct and swung him up in full sight of Their
murdered companion,
Stories about Kirby coming to the relief
Of Port Hudson is probably erroneous
Smith is, no doubt in Texas somewhere, OF
possibly in West Louisiana, but certainly
nowhere near Port Hudson, nor could be
get across where he opposite. Col. Grer
son is slashing around and was at last &C.
counts up between Port Hudson and Wick
burg tearing up railroads, destroying Bird.
ges hunting for Confederate stor-s and
canyassing the State generally.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
WASHINGTON. .Innn 10


Especial to the Epening Post The
fight between Hooker's cavalry and Stuart's
forces yesterday was very briilant exploit.
Our men crossed tie Rappahannock and
made the attsck driving the rebels from
from their enentrenchments, aud took a
great body ofprisoners-ngmter unknown.
From an officer who participated in the
fight, it is ascertained that yesterday morn
inc two brigades of Gen. Pleasenton's caval-
ry, under command of Gen. Buford, made
an important reconnaissance towards Cul
pepper and had one Of the most obstinate
cavalry fights that has occurred during the
war.
The force was composed Of Gen. Buford's
brigade and another cavalry brigade under
command Of Col B. II. Davis, supported
by two batteries of artillery and two regi-
ments of infantry as a reserve.
Monday night the cavalry bivouacked
near Beverly Ford, on the Rappahannock,
and drove the pickeis back to the rifle pits
and after a desperate combat, cleared the
woods, the enemy falling back apon their
artillery and maintaining their position till
twelve o'clock when our artillery came up
and the rebels were driven back six miles
in the direction Of Culpepper Court House,
when our forces returned and recrossed the
ford in good order.
Nearly all the fighting was done by cav
airy, and it was one of the bloodiest charac-
ter, mostly hand to hand.
Our own loss was considerable and the
slaughter Of the rebels fearful. The APP
proxi mate number of the casualties on
our side are not vet reported.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
New York, June s

A new military department is to be
iaade in Pennsylvania, with the headquar-
tersin the Western department ofthe State,
TO enable Pennsylvania TO protect herself
against rebel or guerilla raids. An offer has
been made 10 the Government of troops
fol. home defense along the borders, but none
can be accepted unless willing 20 90 where
needed, to any point where danger may
threaten.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
How The Illinois Legislature Adjourned,

On the morning Of June 10th, ths Legis-
lature Of Illinois met in regular order for
the transaction Of democracy, treason and
all the deviltry concoetable. The way Of
each item of work for tue ConfederRey was
clear and smooth, as Copperheads had
working majority in both branches, Du-
ring the forenoon, pending a notion to lay
on the table bill to appropriate money for
the relief Of soldiers, and when the bin was
laid on the table by party vote, the Gov
ernor's private Secretary entered the As
sembly Hall, with n message from The Gov
ernor. Addressing the speaker. he read
to the House the Governors proclamation
adiourning the General Assembly 10 the
Saturday before the first Monday in Janu-
ary, 1865. Simultaneous with this the
proclamation was announced 70 the Sen
ate, by Lieut. Coy. Hoffman, %ho there
upon declared the Senate adjourned Accord
inoIy. In the House the Democrats were
thrown into the greatest confusion. They
evidently saw the point at once. They
had refused to entertain the motion to re
cede from their disagreement with the
Senate on the bill for the relief of the
soldiers, thereby preventing the appropria
tion, and they had refused to take up aud
consider lAe general appropriation bill, Of
so much Importance to TIE Sta!e--these
two being the only important matters
before them, and this was the result Of
their injustice to the soldiers and the PEG
pie.
The Speaker finally LEFT the chair
Throwing down bis gaye, he declared that
it was "no use in talking, the institution
was defunct, and they might as well quit
first as last but finally, on general con
sultation. they rallied again. and declared
that the thing "stil lived" and both the
House and Senate pretended to proceed to
business. After preparing and announcing
a kind Of protest against the act Of the Gov
ernor, the Speakers vacated their respective
chairs and the members IL cir seats, at
the same time declaring that their was no
adjournment, and that this General Assem-
by would continue in session in conteIn pt
of the law, until the first Monday in Janu-
airy, 1865.
The Democrats tried to show how they
had been prevented from relieving the
soldiers in the field, bat this dodge will not
succeed. They spent six weeks time last
winter in session, and did nothing IN that
direction. and now have been ten days in
session with nothing else before them, (saye
horse and ether railroad schemes,) and they
have done nothing, but virtually refused to
entertain the treasures.
! see that il is stated in the Democratic
papers that the Governor lad no notice Of
the disagreement Of the two Houses as to
the time Of ADJOURNMENT. This is not so;
he was officially notified throughLieutenan
Governor Hoffman, Speaker Of the Senate,
besides this, the journal Of either House is
a public record, Of which the people and
every officer are presumed to take notice;
and the journals show a disagreement as 10
the time Of adiournlnent--just such case
IS is provided for ii the Constitution, when
the Governor may adjourn the General As
sembly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
Cairo. June 10.


Our news from Vieksburg is to Friday
morning the 9Th. The situation was sub
stanlially unchanged bon bardment at
night and sharpsbooting during the day.
Our nfe pits continue to approach the
rebel works, and the width Of the disputed
territory between the two forces is from so
to $50 yards. Our defensive works are
also assuming gigantic proportions.
An attack from johnson is not improb-
able.
Gen. Grant etimates his losses in killed
wounded and missing from the time he left
Grand Gulf, including the battle Of the 22d,
at $500. About 1000 Of this number
were wounded, and one halfslightly-most
Of whom have already resumed duty.
Our position in the rear Of Yicksburg is
substantially unchanged. Sheyman's corps
is on the right, McPherson's on the centre,
and McClernands on the left, with Near
thur on the extreme left. Regular APP
proaches are being successfully made
Our parallels at some points are With
in thirty yards, and the batteries with
10 one hundred yards of the enemy's works.
Blair, with seyen infantry brigades, has
been to Merchandising, within thirteen
miles of Yazoo City. Our cavalry under
Col. johnson, 28th Illinois, met the rebel
cavalry, under Adams, and drove them
Blair returned from the reconnaissance on
Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
Poolesyille, Nd, June ! !

Some rebel cavalry came across 1nei =,
tonac this morning at daybreak' aOo s.SaJ
hundred and fifty strong. Iney aa'r y.
rapidly up the tow-patb, driving 10 ,c an
trolls and attacking Co. ! Of the Mse ssSs.
cavalry, who were on picket duty az ~,
ca. Our forces gradually fell back, ~ Pa,'c 4
ed by the enemy. to within three na'I d
Pooiesyille. The rebels then retr ,s,Iicsa
Seneca, burned the camp Of the N.Y. MY n,th
company, and retreated down the e y" man man
and across the river. We lost ioul "a
killed and one wounded. The enemy r,.o
on the field one lieutenant and on' -
killed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
Cairo. June s. '63.

OdltOJ Juuo Q, O0'
A grand movement of troops is taking
place to-day, and as its advance guard must
already have reached the vicinity Of Yicks
burg, and gone to its destination, there can
ba no objection, it woul seem, to my stat
ing the destination and aim of the present
movement. Let it be understood, then,
BY the reader, that large number oftroop
from Burnside's Department, and from that
Of General Schofeld, have for several days
been going down the Mississippi part TAX
ing transports at Louisville, part at Cairo,
and yet another portion at St Louis, butal
going TO the same point, place in the nigh
neighborhood of Vicksburg, some say to
reinforce Grant, Others say to ascend the
Yazoo river and clean out Joa Johnstonan
and his army kigg on that officers
flank, and sorts Of demon
STATIONS iiat denominaied
"Right-a But whatever thef
destination ehi6g is very certain they
ars going 5rce, and will undoubtedly
BE- able to accomplish all they are SEM 70
accomplish. The troops consist Of tue now
err Of Burnside's cid command several
Eastern regiments being included-a' wen
as his new, and those from the departments
Of Missouri, all of the hardy tAtileio'',@Sl
fellows, knowing no fear Whether r ~
new troops are to be used in deIeuuuy
Grants rear, and keeping otf JonnsOuSP
men, or to invest the rich country oeyoua
the Yazoo river, is yet matter O. 'p'''
latioa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16

(S4h Oss - ulC A Il
The democracy Of Ohio assembled in the
capital today, to the number Of forty or
fifty thousand. The largest and most en-
thusiastic convention ever assembled in
Ohio. Elk Gov. Atdell was President Of
the convention. G. L. Yalandigham was
nominated by acclamatioD for Governor
amid prolonged cheers.
Elk Senator Pugh made a speech de-
nouncing the arrest of Valandigham, his
mock trial and despotic banishment. He
execrated Burnsidss order No. 50, spurn-
ed and defed it. In spite OF his wish 10
decline nomination, Pugh was nominated
for Lieutenant Governor
Judge Won Trumpe was nominated for
Supreme Judge.
Resolutions denouncing Yallandigham'a
arrest, and demanding his release, were
adopted, and committee Of 20 appointed
to wait ON the President Of the United
States and demand his return.
No interference ly the military occurred
the soldiers taking part IN the proceedings
Resolutions thanking the officers of The
convention for the gentlemanly manner in
Which they had discharged their duties
passed.
Numerous speeches were made by S. @
Cox, Sam'l .aedary, Thumon and others
all bitterly denouacing Burnside and hi;
orders.
After laborious but exceedingly har
monious and enthusiastic session, the con.
vention adjourned with a determination t.
elect Vallandighan Governor Of Ohio by 8
triumphant majority
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
NEWS /!
re- The Madison Journal Of the 18th

GgThe Madison Journal Of the 18th
says:
Our dispatches report Lee, with force
Of 10000 men, north Of tie Rappahannock
and marching northward.
Hooker with force not inferior, is NOV
ing on Lee. A determined and sanguin-
ary struggle is immircas. The rebels
evidently propose !. desperate game, and
incur proportonate hazard. II they can
take ashington now, theyare fairyentitled
to it, and if repulsed, with anything like
generalship on our side, their army must be
cut up and dispersed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16

The lines Of the army are still in position
There was cannonading from the front and
rear, at intervals, during the day. A small
body of our troops at Sartorla, on the Yazo0
river, on the 9th inst, were attacked byapo
ton of Johnston's force, when we retired
without loss, to Haine's Bluff.
1t is anticipated that the rebels may endeavor
10 regain that position, and ample preparations
have been made to repel them. The rebel,
are known 10 be in terrible condition within
Vickgburg. The weather is hot, and the spir-
its and health of our troops good
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16

regiments. that the Government will find
in this class Of troops effective supporters
and defenders. The severe test to which
they were subjected, and the determined
manner in which they encountered the enc
my, leaves upon my mind no doubt of their
ultimate success. They require only good
officers, commanders oflimited numbers and
careful discipline to make them excellent SOL
diers.
Our losses, from the 23d to this date, in
Killed, wounded and missing, are nearly
1000 including, | deeply regret to say,
some Of the modest officers Of the corps.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16

New York Inno !,

The Worlds New Orleans letter &c :,
Ith states that a small body of GrersoSalse
Cavalry. which was sent to reconn ',9'SOGs
the vicinity of Clinton, MississipnI ca. 10
upon 1900 rebel cavalry. II IS Taoo oa'us
that Captain Davis and 80 men wora r g;lI
and 40 taken prisoners, and 80 horses S oa
tured by tie rebels, The rest returnoS P
our army. 1t was feared the cavalry ~, w., 20
follow, and make a raid on Baton Bo ~
where our supplies are, and a small fo Ss'
bad been sent to protect them. Ve
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
Now Yorl .Inna j

The Tribune says: We have a letter
from our correspondent, "Xenophon," 10
the 9th inst. He gives hopeful view Of
the seige. He reports that the repulse Of
sortie against one Of our mining parties,
on the night Of the Sd, demonstrated that
Joe johnson cannot possibly get near
enough to Grant to strike, without being
extinguished, and says that the garrison
will soon be compelled BY famine to surren-
der.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
nzz Al the Great Comprehend Conven-

Gg' At the great Copperhead Conven-
ton in New York last week, Hon, G. G,
Burr said;
Secession was bad enough, but abolition
was still WORSE. Secession leaves us the
Constitution perfect as it was when be-
queathed TO us by Madison, and Jefferson
and Washington in 1887. n acar demo
crqt apas as sensible scord rs a whae
Uack man. (Apphnse,) Dickinson,
Brady and Van Buren, were caught ly
greenbacks and niggers They were call
ed lte long democrats on the same princi-
pie that Judas iscariot might be Gale I
the life long diciple Of Jesus Christ. FaE-
iandigham represented tie Democratic
party oftte mighty Hzest. aud it was be-
cause Lincoln knew that, that he had HIM
arrested and exiled. (Cheers for Vallan.
dighan) Tn six mouths more the war
democrats will lie known as the Lincoln
democrats. (Laughter) As the first
step mpst be taken to save the Union, we
know 70 way Of doing that than By peace.
IT'D You stop fighting, you are doing mere
and more to destroy the Union. Lyon
continue tie acar support longer, you are
traitors 10 Tie country.
These men mean 10 bling on conflict
with the government and union army as
soon as they can.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
Gsg- The Sunday School Conventio

as The Sunday School Convention
that met at Madison on tie 9th inst, was
well atte@ded and passed off very pleasant
II. The Madison Journal says;
The Attendance Is greatly IN excess Of
that upon any preyiops session. Last
year, when tie Convention was held 10
Milwaukee, the whole number Of delegates,
including forty from that city was less than
one hundred and fifty. There are over
four hundred delegates now 10 attendance. "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
Harrisburg. June II,

Gey. Curtin has assumed commana~of
the Department Of the Susquehanna. saae
summons for the defence of the State Az
citizens between the ages Of is and go, 10
organize an army corps, embracing caval-
RI, artillery and infantry, 70 serve during
the pleasure OF ihe President OF the contin-
uance of the war--When not required IN
active service to defend The Department,
they viii be returned to sd5ir homes, SUBJ
iect to the call Of the commanding Gener-
I'll.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
IIalifaA Jqoe Y

Halifax, JHu0
The Africa from Liverpool, 3Oln' I'll IT,,
Queenstown, 3lst arrived to-day
dates are four DAYS later, .,o.,.
The Polish instruction is still pEos ;oo,
ing. The Poles have gained seyefa '''
victories over the Russians. i, bo
Roeback had given notice Ina .,pd
woull move in Parliament that fns@ ou.
would oren negotiations with othe 3I. r.,
ers for the recognition Of the Conieuo, ,aod.
Lord Montague will move an "D'
ment, u. Par.
LArEsr.-LiyerpooI, May Sc tho 5 81
is correspondent Of the London Mo' psr.
Herald says that Mason's presence IL ~ %.
is has strengthened the report OF ln ,5aln
preaching recognition OF the Sou LIZ
Confederacy. Tie gseat stumbling p ,;sa
seems to be the stubbornness OF a p0'' n.
Of the British cabinet. The general y. u
preston is that France viii take the l9 Ian
The Paris correspondent Of the LJuU i
Morning Post also reports that fre ,i..s,
forts are being made by Messrs. Na asa
and SIidell to obtain from the Eut s,.,h.
the recognition ofthe 00'
srn Confederacy. ~ and
Diplomatic relations between Englanu :"
Brazil had been broken.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
rs rive thousand one hundred and fiji

RS rive thousand one hundred and fiji
ty emigrants arrived in New York city last
week, and forty thousand six hundred
and eighty,two have. reached that port
since January /. Only twenty thousand
six hundred and eigbly-eight arrived dur
ing the same period last year. In view OF
these facts it is quite natural that John Bull
should complain bitterly Of Irish emigraa-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16

RT- The Mad son Journal has the fol-
loving particulars Of the shooting Of John
A. Douglas, an enrolling officer in Dodge
County:
"de had Just commenced the perform
ance of his duties, and had called at one
house and taken the names Of those sub
ject to military duty; wiiio proceeding to
an adjoining house he was fired at from be-
hind clump Of bushes. The ball struck
him IN The right shoulder, ard be fell TO the
ground; recovering himself, the concealed
murderer again fred, INJECTING another Sc
we're wound near where be had been preyi-
shot. The wounds were considered dan
gerous but he was not beyond hope Of re-
coyery. Prompt measures will be taken to
punish this outrage, and prevent Ike &C
curfences.p
The Natertowr Democrat has a little
different account IF the shooting Of Mr..
Douglas. 1t says:
sit is not known who is responsible for
this intend 4 murder, but while Mr.. Doug
las was taking The list of names, he was
struck BY ball in The left shoulder, dis
charged from a CUR by some one cont aaled
in the bushes, near by. lie fell, ard on
attempting to rise another gun was fired at
him, the contents Of which missed him.
We hope The perpetrators Of this COW
ardly act Of assassination will be promptly
discovered, and made to suffer the seyerest
penalties which our laws iuf'ct on The au-
thors OF such crimes. If there are those
III This country who do not like the laws Of
tho land, they can easily leave it; bit
willie they remain here, AND are protected
in life and property. it is not only their da-
IL TO obey but TO and 10 their enforcement.
Tic officers Of The government mast be pro-
teeted, and we know Of no punishment TOO
severe forthose who slSulk behind fences
and trees and watch their chance to shoot
down an unarmed man who is ding only
what lis cath requires him TO perform as
anclficer.p
A despatch was received on the 9Th By
Lieut. Colonel Lowell, Provost Marshal
General stating that an enrolling officer in
Washington county had beef shet while
engaged in lis work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-16
Menpbis. ria Cairo, June Is

A member Of the 29th Wisconsin, writ
inc June 9th, says they are camped in the
field three miles east Of Vicksburg, sharp
shooting and skirmishing with the enemy
from rihe-pits three or four hours daily.
At the latter place they were IN the
thickest of the fight for two hours and a
half and lost heavily.
II is estimated that the rebels may en-
deayor to regain Haine's Bluff. Ample
preparations are made to repel them.
The rebels are known TO lie in terrible
condition within Vicksburg. A few days
more must reduce them to starvation.