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The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24
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j S. MCLELlkNOS So''0'S ava 'O''s"e'S
OEFICE-SIEAwuAN's BLOCK
Cor. Washington & Market SIS.
TIFFIN, o., APRIL "a, 1864.

1t is stated not one of the Monitors
had lis nrmor perforated in the late fight
at Charleston.
General Foster has escaped from
Washington North Carolina, and hos
reached Newbcrn in safty. He c me by
water running by the rebel batteries in
tho steamer Escort, which received forty
shots one Of which killed the pilot of the
vessel.
The select Committee Of the New
York House Of Representatives on the
alleged corruption Of the Speaker, Mr..
CALLicoT, have reported that they be.
licvc him entirely innocent. A minori-
ty of the Committee have given notice
that they will bring in another report.
The official returns of the vote in
Western Virginia on the new Constitu-
ton with the WILEY amendment, pro.
viding for gradual emancipation, foot up
in the thirty-cight counties heard from,
.2S,32l for the amendment, and 572
against It. The Commissioners threw
out, on account Of in!ormdlity, 1929 votes
that were catt in luvor Of tho amend
mcnt, but rejected none against it. Ten
counties, it scenes, were not heard from.
Either no elections were held in the m ,or
the vote has failed to come to hand.
"A San Francisco dispatch furnishes
us with news from Pucbla to the lst inst.
Tho French had surrounded that city,
aud after being three times rcpulsed, sue.
cccdcd in gaining the outer fortiicotions
Tho main dclcncrs were still held by the
Mcxicans. Tho invaders were 10000
strong, and were supported by 5000 rcn.
cgadc NJ, xicNns. Communication be-
tween the city and CoMoNFoRr, who with
10000 men was at ST. Martin, had been
cut on, Rc-cniorccmonts we're arriving
from Vera Cruz to the support of FoREY,
Tho ratio of sickness for the whole
army of the Potomac is less than sixty
eight in the one thousand, or under seven
per cent. The official report Of the Med
ical Director, in which the above is stated
says that all the more serious disease to
which troors in cump are liable, and es'
pccially those which depend upon neglect
OF sanitary precautions and bad diet, have
lately decreased in n marked degree. Ty.
phod fever and hiarrhca hUvo dccrcascC
respectively twcnty.cight and thirty-twC
per cent. since January last. This IA
vorablc slu;e of health is attributed t.
improved diet. the increased attention t.
sanitary regulations, and the ear0cstnes'
aud ability of medical oflicers.
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The Copperheads getting into
Trouble.

The Copperheuds are still quite bold
in portions CT Indiana. In Brown coun-
ty, south Of Indianapolis, they broke up a
Union meeting on Saturday, and Uni
ted States soldier was shot dead by one
of the party, ard another wounded. One
of the leaders of the gang was also
wounded and taken prisoner. The lat.
ter arrived at Indianapolis yesterday -
At Danvlle, in Hendricks county, there
has also been disturbance. The latter
place lies west Of Indianapolis. Troops
have been dispatched to the dsofTectcd
districts, and the most vigorous measures
are to be put into execution at once
against The traitors. General Caring
ton has issued an order declaring all
members of the Knights of the Golden
Circle etcmies of the Government, and
announcing that they will be trea,-
ed accordingly. The time for severe
measures has arrived, and the public may
rest assured that the home traitors will
be promptly dealt with. These deluded
men are now to partake Of the bitter
fruits of The teachings o their leaders
but the after will be very careful not to
share tie responsibility il they can avoid
II. Let those who have been taught by
wicked men and reasonable presses tc
resist the Government, take warning.
Their threats having eliminated in Overt
acts, they will be called upon to pay the
penalty. The officers chrrged with The
execution Of the laws are terribly in earn.
est, and the punishment to be visited
upon the guilty will be no child's play
To the evil disposed or dcludcd people
who imagine that they can, with impuni
ty, resist the Government, we say again
take warning.-Cin. Gds.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24

From the time Of starting until the
first shot was heard from the rebels, was
nearly an hour an quarter, by which
time nearly all got past
The Union Association Of New Or
cans held meeting and adoubted rcso-
lutIons TO petition Congress to allow the
people TO hold n Convention TO form q
State Government. The movement is
supported by some Of the influential cit.
liens.
A regiment Of blacks for heavy urtil
-icry, has been recruited.
Gen. Banks has authorized the organ
zatiou OF new white regiment and tw,
companies were already being formed.
The health Of the city was remarkabl!
good.
The law library Of Benjamin, Bonfor,
g. Finrcy has been confseated Bcnja
min is the rebel Secretary Of War.
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Grand Union Gathering tOr tho
North West,

The Cleveland Leader of last Monday
contained a call for Grand Onion Mass
Meeting to be held in Cleveland ON the
2Oth OF May, The Loyal Union Leagues
throughout the entire country meet there
in National Convention on that day
Gen. Fremont, Gen. Butler, Hon. d. S
Diekenson, Sec. Chase, Z. NJ. Genera
Blair, Gov. Morton, Senator Wade, Sen
ator Shcrmtn and numerous ether emf
neut men have been invited TO be pres
ent and address the meeting. 1t will
we have no doubt, be one of the creates
gatherings of Union men yet held in The
North.
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Letter from the 25th Ohio.
Books STATION, Va,
APRm llth, 1863


EDS. TNIBuYE:-We have been hav-
ing u few days of nice warm weather.
The mud Is nearly dried up, and the roads
are getting good again. If we have a
few wcoksof good weather. | think the
Army Of the Potomac will be doing some
fighting. That is what we are here for,
and whenfghting comwenccs there will
be plentyof it to do. This army is fully
prepared IN every manner, to commence
hostiIities clothing, equipment and ra-
tions have been given us this winter
without regard to number. The public
already know that Gen. Hooker is sat-
ished with the condition of his army.
| have been in tho service now two
years, aud in no command have seen
more care tor troops than which General
Hooker shows for this large army. 1t
seems as though he had taken a squint
of all the service private has to perform.
He has taken particular pains about the
rations Of the men; also the commissary
department, We have had better rations
this winter than ever before, aud the boys
all attribute the cause of it to "Fighting
joe" we are bound to pay it back to
him in the coming compaign, in the man.
ner of winning some splendid victories.
Our Corps (the llth) is now eomman-
ded by Gen. o. o. Howard, we know
but little of him yet, for he has only
been in command few days. One thing
is certain however, he has been in some
fights, for no has only one arm, l under,
stand he lost it in the battle of Fair Oaks
We trust he lisa good and efficient Off
Ger. He received the corps ON the 9tt
and, understand expressed himsel
much pleased with our condition. Ill
also assured Gel. Lee that our brigad,
was well disciplined, which believe to
be true for Col Lee has done his best tc
have it 20, aud we all thank him for it,
The President has been reviewing the
Army OF the Potomac. He reviewed oUl
corps yesterday. He was aceompanie,
by Geas, Hooker, Howard and others. :
The weather was fine and we ali mad,
the best appearance we could. How
well he was pleased with our appearance,
! have not learned. We will be better
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24
rhc Next House OF lSeprcScn-
talivcs.

The New York Tribune makes cas-
siicutioa Of the next House Of Repre-
scntStivcs, ms follows : Republicans, s5;
Democrats, counting Robins of Missouri
Conservative Union, "a. The friends OF
the Administration have the following
States yet to elect to add to their
strength Vermont 3, West Virginia q
California ,, Missouri, vacancy /. A
majority for the Administration in the
next House is confidently counted on. as
il is not probable thOt any msmbers will
be elected from TsnR cssee or any otter
prcpond,ran,ly rebel State, for want OF
legislative authority to Opporiion under
census ot 1860,
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24

HOTEL FARE In RIcuMoND.-An Ita!.
ian gentleman, who las been for some
years engaged in business in Richmond
Va, arrived in New York day or two
since. He stated that he had been board.
ing at the Exchange Hotel, in Richmond
paying eight dollars a day, and the bill
Of fare consisted of corn bread, cheese
homeopathic soup, and hot water. On
soliciting from the landlord little more
generous diet, for which he offered an it,
creased rate Of pay, the boni(ace replied
" fyou pay me $50 per day, | might
give you larger ration of corn bread
and more hot water, but nothing more.
The Provost Marshal allowed the hotel
for all its inmates, ten pounds Of meat u
week.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24
Great Union Meeting at Hnm,l
tOn.

One Of the largest and most import0n;
meetings ever held in the West took
place at Hamilton, Butler County, on
Saturday last, There was not !css than
20 900 people present. Speeches were
made by Gen. Burnside, Hon. Henry
Winter Davis, Of Maryland, Gov. Tod
Coy, Morton, Col, Stsnley Matthews,
Col. Milliker, G. volnty Dorsey and
others. Great enthusiasm was manifes-
ted.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24
Letter fDm the Cumberland
Army.
dmr DRAKE, April 10, 1863.

QMP DRAKE, April 10, 1868.
EprroR q TRrpuNE:--There is no news
Of interest b write. In health, spirits,
clothing al equipments, this army equals
any other i the world. Old Rosey is an
organizer, Ind vigilant in oil things. lie
looks aliktto the parts Of artillery, the
pontoons hd the havcrsucks, and car
fridge boxt of the private.
The reotion of sentiment in Ohio, and
the result {thc elections North, incrcas.
os tho zeabf the soldier. IF the dcma.
gogues, at home who like canards are
crying peat and compromise, could real.
izc the estimate placed on them in the
army, theywould blush with shame, il not
lost, to evdy impulse of honora bic man.
hood. THY dehounce President and
Congrc ss, Ind speak Of the injured South.
But Davil g. Co., with garments rcd
with nobld blood, aud guilty OF all the
crimes tha can disgrace our race, meet
their whin bg and sncuking profTers with
contempt Ind scorn. We learn tina;
some poorbra inlcss creatures at home,
venture tol flaunt the "butternut." as an
emblem otheir treason.
Tho mai that is so lost to sclfrcspcct
Us to do a act Of that kind, should be
knocked dwn by old ladies', and scorncd
by criples lnd children.
"Butte1utsl" by the hand OF "butter-
nuts" Senbu Comfy has been placed in
mourning. "Buiternuts" murdered the
noble Steri and the heroic Drake, and the
patriotic Keller at Stone River, while
brovcly f4ting for the flag of our faith.
crs. Thchan, who in that community,
will so far outrage public scnsibility and
dcccncy ago flaunt "butternut," should
and doubtless will be, shuuod as n lepor
and little children should be taught t.
avoid thcp us serpent. But the day
for such nt n is past. No man or party
cuu be sdwcak, as to oppose the war
now. Lotthe Union men nominate their
State ticltt! Let the self-stylcd Dem
ocracy notinatc theirs The sooner the
better. lbth conventions will endorse
the war aid denounco its vigorous prose-
cuton. lark this prediction Tho par
ty that pcs lurthercst for "vigorous
war; win triumph, especially il the sol.
ditrs yoti. The present "buttcrnuts,' y
will vote br the nominees, and in short
time vii be ashamed of their present
treason.
The Dhocratic party, is not a party
Of traitors That imputation | repudiatc,
The mas les of that party are loyal, and
but ItwIlcOdcrs, sympathizc with JEFF
Davis AMI his murdcrcrs.
Let tho conscript law be enforced, un-
til every bid Regiment is full. Delay in
this woul be criminal. 1t must be done
cution. Iy' word or advice of resistance
should " arrested and kept in prison un-
I'll the war is over. The man who oppo-
scs the Government, should be imprison.
cd, or compelled to go South.
No law should protect traitors. Let
their properly be conliscatcd. There can
be no miidlc ground. The man is fol
his country,or againstit it. 1.-The is against
it he is a sY, and should be "set UNDER
To this all parties will come, aud ther
we may hope for peace, honorable ant
LASTING.
The amy is rcody to strike its blows
aud the 10000 Buckeyes, in the field
will vote y send all "Buttcrnuts, ITO last
ing rctiraF.
if MONROE.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24
Items rroui Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 90.

WASHINGTON, April 20.
Governor Andrew Johnson has been
authorized to raise % 900 men for sps.
ciul service in East Tennessee.
An extra Cabinet meeting was held
yesterday AFTERNOON and last evening in
which important discussions in regard tc
the conduct Of the war were reached
They will be developed by future event.
An official dispatch has been received
from General Peck dated Saturday eve
ming 8 o'clock, says:
General Getty, in conjunction with the
gunboats, has just stormed the heavy bat
terry at the West Branch and cap,uret
six guns aud 200 Of the 44th Alabami
Regiment They crossed in boats.
The S9th New York and sth Connec.
ticut were the storming party.
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satisfie d when he fills up our regiment
with recruits, whether they are yolun-
toors, drafted men OF conscripts. All we
ask is able bodied men, and we will sec
that they do their shore of fighting.
Yours Respectfully,
H.J.H. Co. G. 25th Reg.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24

Four QuEsTIoNs.--Which is the nc
bier man of the two--thc coered man
who bravely volunteers in defense of the
Union, or the weak sneak who ridiculcs
and sneers at the example set by " an ir-
lericr race" which he lucks either the
patriotism or courage 10 cmuiato1 Which
is most deserving Of respect, tho Union
darkios Of the light skinned disloyaliats
Who would not prefer an ebon face to a
black heart Who would not rather
be II Congo Niger than Copperhcad
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-04-24

CoRooRAs HIssEp,-At Copperhead
meeting in Philadelphia on Saturday, the
ma me of General Ccreoran was reeeiv-
ed with hisses.
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PlOwS.

I am Agent for the best, cheapest,
and most durable Plows in the
North west. Also, Cultivators,
Hay Rakes, Sugar-Cane Mills,
Evaporators, Corn and Cob-Crush-
erS, Feed Steamers, Cider Mills,
Straw. Cutters aid Shelters,
of the latest patterns, and all on
reasonable terms.
Eight years ago became Agent
for the sale of Agricultural Ma
chinery, and have ever since given
it my attention, which enables mo
t. always select the best in use.
Farmers of Seneca and adioin-
ing Counties, for further particulars, and ap
exh ibition of Sample Machines, call Mt Gen
eral Agency Office, No. I Washington St,
~"" door Nor tn of the Court House, Tifin,
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a DIM N istra tors Notice.
NoTIcE is hereby given, that tho
undcrs gned has been appointed and qualified as Adj
niuisrutor on The estate ofJOIlN GRIFFITH, de.
ceased, late Of Seneca county, OHIO.
II. NJ BOYER.
April 81, 1903 2o-3t
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Ohio.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-03
Rebels Retire from Carlisle.
[Herald's special. |

CARLISLE, Pa, July l-3 P. M.-The
last of the rebels left here this morning
by the Baltimore pike. They number
about 1900
A division under johnson, which had
camped two miles west of Carlisle, re-
turned precipitately to Shippensburg,
leaving cooked rations behind them.
An order from Gen. Lee, dated Cham
bersburg, June q, praises the troops for
the for.itude with which they performed
their arduous marches, and exhorts~ the
troops to abstain with the most scrupu-
lous care from unnecessary or wanton
injury to private property, and enjoins
all officers to arrest and bring to sum-
mary punishment any who transcend
their orders on this subject.
The rebels, on the occupation of Car
Isle, made acquisitions for large sup
plies of bacon, -four, salt, coffee, molas-
ses, potatoes, and medicines.
The barracks were not DESTROYED, nor
the railroad or telegraph damaged
The rebels, when here, had regular
mail communications with Richmond,
including newspapers.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-03
More Rebels Crossing the Potomac
Large supplies sent back to the
Shenandoah-A splendid Dash Of
10 Hoosiers-A very important
Nail Captured.

New YORK, July 1.-THE Herald has
the following:
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoToMAC,
July l.-Reports from Sharpsburg state
that large force of rebels crossed the
Potomac at that point within the last
few days and pushed toward Boonsboro.
South Mountain remains in possession
of the rebels.
An immense train of supplies was sent
by the rebels into the Shenandoah valley
The rebels occupied Westminster yes
terday The Home Guards offered re-
sstance and lost a number of men.
Sergeant Clyde of the Sd Indiana cav
airy, with 9 men made dash into Ha-
gerstown, capturing a valuable rebel
mail and ii prisoners.
The letters were of great Importance
and furnished much desirable informa-
ton.
The Heralds Washington special says
apprehensions are entertained that
Lees army may take Il line of retreat
and reach Washington before the Union
army.
Great confidence is felt in General
Meade and it is hoped he will be able to
strike the rebel army on the flank and
destroy it before it can possibly retreat.
Pleasanton intercepted force of Stu
arts cavalry, captured all the supplies
seized by them in the recent raid in this
vicinity
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-03

The last of the rebels left Carlisle yes
terday morning. The town was occu-
pied in the afternoon by portion of our
troops under Gen. Smith.
At five clock large body of rebel
cavalry appeared and sent flag of truce
demanding a surrender which was re-
fused.
The rebels opened on the town with
artillery. The rebel fire was promptly
replied to, and the fire continued at in
tervals until 10 o'clock when the rebels
fell back.
The rebels burned the Barracks, Gas
works, one dwelling and many other
buildings suffered from the rebel artillery.
When the rebels opened fire the excite
ment was intense among the citizens.
Women and childaen fled in all direc-
tons. Our loss is three killed and eleven
wounded, Rebel loss unknown.
Previous to the retirement, the rebels
sent another flag, for the non-combatants
to leave as they intended to renew the
attack next day.
This morning the rebel pickets are in
sight, but up to noon no news is received
of renewal of the attack There is no
news from any other quarter.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-03
. r 9 at S ale
OF
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.

THE UNDERSIGNED, EXECUTORS OF THE
L Estate of NJ. W. Foster, decreased, offer for
sale the following very valuable City Property:
THE THREE STORY BRICK, DOUBLE
Store Houses, Corner Main and First Streets 40 by
90 feet heavy Stone Walls in cellar and substan-
tially built in every way, with large fire and bur-
clar proof vault, cisteTn double privies, and gas
fiNturs Throughout; now occupied the first
floor by John Healey, Bookseller. and J. p Elliott,
Grocer; on the sesond floor Evansville Library
and Reading Rooms; on the third floor the large
Hall formerly occupied 10y the Free Masons.
These stores ut the present time under rent Tor
Sl,Tua, and would command over S2,WO if vacant.
THE TWO BRICK STORE HOUSES AD-
joining, First Street, large court in rear. Now
occupied Oh the first floor by G. Copeland. Banker,
and Guldmsn, Berg Co., Cloihiers; on the
second floor by C. s. Collector and Assessor; ard
on the third floor Odd Fellows Hall At present
under rent for $1,000, and would bring much
more
THE VERY DEsIRBLE PROPERTY KNOWN
as Lots No. and q o. p, $50 by $50 feet, corner
Locust and Water Streets, with the Two Brick
Was-,l.s.ases, onrfr iIy ncI, nov occupiedIy
the u s Quartermaster; and the convenient Store
aud Dwelling Home, Cistern, Woodshed, &c, an
joining Under rent for 81 400.
THREE VERY ELIGIBLE VACANT LOTS,
corner Locust and Fourth street, (fronting on the
upper market buildingsJ, - by 81 FEET These
Lots would afford the most desirable locations for
retail stores in the City.
THE FRAME WAREHOUSE AND BRICK
Double smokehOuse in rear; Lot "A by 10 feet;
Cistern attached. Situated corner Locust and
Durham Streets. These building are we'll adapted
for Pork Business
THE FRAME WAREHOUSE, 3T1l by 100 feet,
and Lots ), and Z, Block -, +. f., being 81 fee.
on Canal and running through to Church Street.
The attention of CAPITALISTS is respectfully
invited TO the above list, containing the most
desirable property ever offered for sale in this
City, and presents an opportunity for the most
reliable aud profitable investment that could b
made and being situated in tile very centre Of
business, il must main tain its pre-emisence.
TITLE PERFECT Terms will be made known
by application to
GEO. FOSTER, or
my26-sm JOHN W. FOSTER. NAeSu'ois'
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-03
Severe Battle on Black River.

CAIRO, July l. The steamer Belle
Memphis brings Ecksburg dates to the
Doth.
The recent battle in Grants rear is
said to have been severe, but no particu-
lars have been received.
No doubt the rebels have been max
ing arrangements to cross the river and
escape into Louisiana, as quite a num-
Der of skiffs and fat-boats have been dis
covered.
The 18th, 30th, and 45th Illinois regi-
ments are among those who reached into
the breach made in Fort Hill by the ex-
plosion of the mine in General Logan's
front on the 18th.
This fort is on the highest ground in
the vicinity, and commands most of the
rebel works. Our truops are mounting
32-pounder PARROTS and 9-inch Dahl
green's in it
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-03
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
A Desperate Caralry Fght-1,S00 Fed
erals ichip 5000 Re6els-An entire
South Carolina regiment captured.

PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-The Press has
the following:
COLUMBIA, Pa, July 1.-The 9Th New
York, lst Vermont, lst Virginia, 18th
Pennsylvania, cavalry regiments, left
Frederick on Saturday and moved for
ward to Hanover and arrived there Tues
day morning, when they were charged
upon in the rear by S;uart's rebel cav
airy about 5000 strong.
The national forces numbered 800.
The battle commenced at A. NJ, and
continued until seven in the evening.
The contest was successive charges,
advances and repulses.
Our troops fought with desperation
and triumph.
We eapturee all Of the lst South Car
DINA regiment except Is.
The rebels took about sixty prisoners.
A piece Of artillery belonging to the
lst South Carolina, is among the tro-
plies.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-03

WASHINGTON, July Letters of to-
days date are received from the army of
the Potomac, in which the following dis
patch has been noted.
Our late movements have been charac-
terized by a marked willingness on part
OF our soldiers, to undergo any amount
of fatigue within human endurance
The rebels recently sent only small
scouting or accommodating party to the
vicinity of Frederick
There is no force of the enemy between
that city and Hagerstown, and portion
of our forces surrounded Emmettsburg
Monday and captured, without conflict,
battery, the only rebel force there
Gen. Stahl was relieved from his cav
airy command by Gen. Hooker on Sun
day, and Gen. Fitzpatrick appointed in
his place.