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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-01-23
UNDERGRADUATES.

you chorus Of indolent reviewers,
Irresponsible, indolent reviewers,
Look, come to the test, a tiny poem
All composed in a metre of Catullus,
All in quantity, careful of my motion,
Like the skater on ice that hardly bears him,
Lest fall unawares before the people,
Waking laughter in indolent reviewers.
should founder awhile without tumble
Thro' this modification of Catullus,
They shonld speak to me not without welcome,
Z = All that chorus of indolent reviewers.
Hard, hard, hard is it, only not to tumble
SO fantastical is the dainty metre.
Wherefore slight me not wholly, nor believe me
Too pTesumptuous, indolent reviewers.
o blatant Magazines, regard me rather
Since blush to belaud my self a mCuuent-
. as some exquisite rose, piece of 'nmost
Horticultural art, or half coqueGte-like
Maiden, not to be greeted uDbenignly.
Somes and among these one at least of our
best and greatest, have endeavOred to give
us the Iliad in English hexameters, and by
what appears to me to be their failure. have
gone far to prove the impossibility of the
task. l have long held by our blank verse in
this matter, and now, after having spoken so
disrespectfully here of these hexameters, l
venture, or rather feel bound to subjOin
a specimen, however brief, and with whatever
dement's of blank-verse translation:
He ceased, and sea-like roar'd the Trojan host,
And loosed their sweating horses from the yoke,
And each beside his chariot bound his own;
And oxen from the city and goodly sheep
And bread from out their houses brought and
heap'd
Their frewood, and the winds from of the plain
Roll'd the rich yapOr far into the heaven,
And these ali night sat on the bridge of war
Triumphant; many 9 fire before them blazed;
AS when in heaven the stars about the moon
Look beautiful when all the winds are laid,
And every height comes out, and jutting peak
And valley, and the unreasonable heavens
Break open to their highest, and all the stars
Shine, and the hind rejOices in his heart;
So many a fire between the ships aud stream
OF Xanthus blazed before the towers of Troy,
A thousand on the plain and close by each
Sat fifty in the blaze of burning fire;
And ohamping golden grain their horses stood,
tHard by the chariOts, waiting the fair dawn.
IHiad S, 5I2 SCI.
Or, 50 wine sweet to the mind,'' but used this
epithet simply a synonym of 50 sweet"
Or, il someth hing like the spOndiae close of the
line be required,
g And waited-by their chariots-the fair dawn
sor, more literally,
&c And, ehampiDg the white barley and spelt their
steeds
Stood by the cars, waiting the throned morn"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-01-23

A jockey lord met his old college tutor
at a great horse fair. "Ah, DOCTOR" ex-
claimed his lordship, "what brings you here
among these high-bred cattle ? Do you think
you can distinguish horse from an ass? I"
" My lord" replied the tutor, "I soon pre-
ceived you among all these horses"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

diately withdraw the fianks that were thus
exposed and I'LL up the existing gap by
making connection with each other along
the line of intrenchments in the rear
While this was being done, however, the
enemy inflicted considerable damage on
our men by their murderous fire, and cap
tured several hundred prisoners from us.
The assaulting column came down In q
diagonal direction, and as it happened
struck the flanks of the divisions which
were disconnected, and hence the disastrous
consequences which ensued. This forced
the retirement of Barlow, the hasty with
drawal Of Mott, and of part of the left of
Gibbon, and the loss of four guns.
The enemy swept down over the ground
our troops had left, taking quite number
of prisoners as he advanced. Pressing on
still In diagonal direction, the column
soon came to Gibbons line, the left of which
suffered somewhat from the shock. The
right held its position with determined
courage, and poured murderous fire into
the advancing force. The musketry was
terrific on both sides. e. 70 = 60
AS the enemy swept over the angle which
marked the left of the division line he en-
veloped a battery of four-inch guns, which
occupied an advanced position behind the
parapet, and almost before the officers were
aware of the situation of affairs the artil-
lery was practically In the enemy's hands.
1t was Capt. McKnlght's 18th New York
battery. The moment the rebels appeared
In sight, Capt. Mcknight opened on them
with canister.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27
NOTICE.
OFFICE CosM

OFFICE COMMISSIONERS OF PRINrING,l
OoLUMBus, OHIO, June "a, 1854.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
p CEIyED at the Office of the Secretary Of State
of the State Of Ohio until
Thursday, the 18th day Of August, 1854,
at 12 o'clock NJ. for executing the State Printing,
Binding, etc., for the period Of two years from and
after the first Monday Of November next ensuing,
IN accordance with the provisions of the act entitled
AN act to provide for the execution and supervision
Of the State Printing and Binding" passed March
1860, "a, and the act supplementary thereto passed
Full printed SPECIFICATIONS can be had on ap-
plication to the Secretary of State.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bond,
executed in due form by the bidder, with at least
two good and sufficient sureties satisfactory to the
commissioners of Printing, in the penal of ten
thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful per-
formance pursuant to law of such class or classes of
the state printing as may be adjudged by him, and
for the payment as iquidaed damages by such bidder
nS S SsG q any Excess IS q cost the bid
to pay for such work by reason of the failure Of such
bidder to complete his contract said bond to be null
a S 1S ps oa s1H 70 nm
tdined by the Commissioners OF Printing.
A like bond in tho penal sum of five thousand
DOLLARS must accompany each proposal for folding,
Copies Of bonds 11in blanD will be furnished to
bidders on application TO the Secretary of State.
In all respects the printing and binding shall be
executed, and the bills thereof made out fled aud
tied and paid in conformity with the provisions of
the act TO provide for the execution and supervis
ion of the State printing and binding" passed March
"a iSsoto which act reference L hereby made for
Proposals to be sealed and indorsed on the outside
Of the envelope Proposals for Public Printing" or
Proposals for Binding" as the case may be- and ad-
dressed to the Secretary of State
W. W. ARMSTRONG,
Secretary of State,
JAMES II. GOODMAN Commiss'rs
Auditor of State, of Printing
JOSEPH ii. RILEY,
Comptroller of the Treasury,
iuneo3-d3Ot
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

New YORK. June 25.-The Lynchburg
Republican of June 20, says that on FRI
day Crook and Averill reached position
near what is known as the Quaker Church,
on the Salem turnpike, four miles from the
city, on the left of our lines, where consid-
cradle skirmishing occurred with our cav
airy, under Imboden. In the fight the en-
emy gained some advantages owing to the
loss or our lines, they giving way before the
charge. The Yankees were promptly check
ed Dy our infantry and retired to their orig
inal line beyond the Church.
On Saturday morning at daylight heavy
booming of artillery on our left and center
told that the fight had begun, and many be-
lieved that general engagement was pro-
crossing. 1t was ascertained, however, that
! it was only an artillery duel, and up to one
| o'clock no infantry was brought into ac-
ton. Shortly after this time the rapidity
of discharges increased, and a sharp rattle
of musketry mingled with the hoarse roar
OF artillery.
About this time the enemy advanced in
two lines of battle to capture the outer in
trenchments OH the left of the turnpike
but were repulsed. Again they were ralli-
ed to the charge and again driven back
with considerable loss. Forty of their kill
ed were left on the field and some twenty
prisoners were taken; including killed and
captured their loss was at least two hun
dred and fifty, possibly three hundred. On
the entire line 1t was ascertained the ene-
my's loss was seventy-five killed on Satur-
day night. The battle ground was on both
sides of the Salem turnpike, about two and
half miles southwest of the city.
About twelve o'clock the enemy on our
extreme right center opened heavily with
artillery, butafter fierce duel of two hours,
the enemy was silenced and driven from
the field. There was report on Saturday
night that we had captured five pieces of
artillery during the day, but we were I'M
able to learn whether it had any foundation
or not.
A body of the enemy's cavalry made
demonstration on Saturday on our extreme
right, on the Lexington turnpike, about
five miles from the city, but were promptly
met by. some of our cavalry and easily
checked. Our friends at a distance may
rest assured that Lynchburg is as safe now
as it would be were there not Yankee
within thousand miles of the city.
A general engagement was anticipated on
Sunday. A scout arrived here on Saturday
night and reported that body of Yankee
cavalry, seven hundred strong, passed AL
exander's mill, three miles this side of
Campbell q. H., moving in direction south
OF the railroad. 1t is presumed they are
endeavoring to cut the road again. A scout
reported body of two thousand of the en-
emy's cavalry moving on Wards Bridge
road, in the direction of Danville, with, it
is supposed, the intention of tapping the
Richmond and Danville railroad. Unoffi-
cial information from Lynchburg states
that the Yankee hunters were overtaken in
their retreat at Liberty, and large num-
Der captured.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO AN OLD MAN.
A desperate runaway occurred at the Fourth
street market on Saturday morning, which
resulted seriously to an old gentleman
named Guyer. The horse of Mr.. Lebeck,
who resides on Oak street, became fright
ened and ran away, in spite of his owner
who hung to the bride in his attempt to
stophim. The animal dashed against Guyer's
stand, and the stand struck Guyer with such
force as to stave in and break two of his
ribs. The frightened animal did not stop
until he had smashed the vehicle to which
he was harnessed, and done considerable
damage among the wagons. The wounded
man was conveyed to a neighboring tav-
ern, where medical assistance was called,
and his wounds we're dressed. He was re-
moved to his home in the country in pre-
carious condition, and his recovery is doubt
full.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

BRUTAL ASSAULT UPON AN OLD MAN.
Yesterday afternoon two intoxicated young
men named Fred. Ritter and Lewis Swartz,
committed brutal assault upon an old gen.
tleman named Asa Tyler, at Stewards
grove. Mr.. Tyler has the contract for erect
ing the State Fair buildings at the grove,
and was there to watch the work already
In course of construction. The two young
men were tearing down some of the frames,
and Tyler interposed to prevent further de-
struction, when they both fell upon him
and beat him in terrible manner, breaking
in his cheek bone and inflicting other inju-
ries. Ritter and Swartz were arrested after
a desperate resistance, by Marshal Thomp-
son, and committed to the station house.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

VICIOUS AssAULT-A MANS RIBS Bro
KEN.-A man by the name of Lewese day
or two ago, endeavored to buy the hogs of
an old man named Heffner who declined to
sell as he wanted them himself Lewese
said he would make him sell them and to
effect that purpose he made violent assault
upon the old man, knocking him down with
stone and Jumping upon him so violently
that he broke two of the old mans ribs and
would doubtless have killed him, but for
the timely appearance of officer Hibbs who
rescued him, and promptly arrested his as
sailant. Lewese was held to bail for
further examination tomorrow. The re-
covery Of the injured man is doubtful.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27
THE

SUDDEN DEATH AND Posr MoRTEM Ex-
AMINATIoN.-On Saturday laborer named
Michael Kelley was observed running along
Scioto street In bewildered manner, appa-
rently deranged. On arriving at the en-
bankmenton State street, he plunged head
long over II, falling considerable distance,
and striking his head upon stone, leaving
traces OF blood upon the spot. He was
picked up by police officer and conveyed
to his home on Scioto street, near Rich,
where he almost Immediately died. A post
mortem examination Of the body, to ascer-
tain the cause of his death, was made yes
terday by DR.. Hamilton and five other ply
sicians, but the result was not divulged.
The Coroner will hold an inquest to-day, at
which the opinion of the medical examiners
will be given. The remains of the unfor-
tunate man, who leaves large family, were
inferred yesterday.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

HOUSE OF ILL-FAME BROKEN Up.--The
police on Saturday morning made a
descent upon notorious establishment
kept for the worst purposes on Cherry al
ley, west of High street. by notorious
character known as Sallie Jones. Four
demireps and four masculine gallants were
arrested and lodged in the City Prison.
Upon being arraigned before the Mayor
they pleaded guilty to the charge of being
no better than they ought to be, and were
each fined So and the costs, which they
paid, and departed to "break out' in some
new place. f.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27
New York NIarket--June es.

C0TT0N-Heavy and dull. Sales at q IS q a
for middlng uplands. .lF -
FL0UR-State and western dull and IOQl5c low
or. Sales at 8 659s 20 for extra State $S 909g OO
for extra Round Hoop Ohio and 90 OOlO 10 for trade
brands the market closing dull with no buyers at
WHISkY-Firm and decidedly higher. Sales at
81 759l 7s for state 81 1901 SO for western; clos
ing dull at $l 1901 76 for the latter. II =
WHEAT.Heavy and 293o lower. Sales at o. 81
02 OF for Chicago spring; 81 93@2 03 for Milwau-
81 7SH for unsound winter red western.
CORN-Quiet and steady. with sales at 4l 55Ql 50
for new mixed western; 81 So for westeId yellow,
closing heavy at inside figures. ,0IlFll7'' Z "
OATS-Active and decidedly higher ee9g7cK for
western.
PETR0LEUM-Quiet at previous prices ,
WOOL-Firm and very active.
PORK-Less active but higher. Sales at $3.50
3S 5Ofor mess; $40 1904 90 for do: 80 50934 60
for old and new prime, and S39939 80 for prime
mess; Also 1000 bbls mess in July, buyers option,
BACON ISIDES-Dull and nominal.
LARD-Lower. Sales at I5Z9l7X.
BUTTER-Firm at 26935c for Ohio, and 3l@
40c for state. Fl -
CHEESE-In good request and shade frmer.
Sales at llal2, =
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

New YORK, June 26.--The Herald's head
quarters correspondent says it is reported
lat the force lately under command OF
Polk arrived in Petersburg on Saturday
week. This division is Joined to at least
two corps of Lees army-Hill's and Long
streets. oWise's brigade, and the reinforce
ments from North and South Carolina un-
der Beauregard, will unquestionably swell
the force opposed to us to considerable
numbers. ..4
Under date of June 22d, 1l:3O P. M, he
says: During last night the Sixth corps
had moved to the left and massed at the
Williams House. This morning Wilson's
and Kautze's cavalry had cut the Weldon
railroad, so that orders were at once given
to suspend the demonstration in that direc-
tion, and swing the left of tine Second corps
round so as to develop the enemy's works
in front of Petersburg, without regard to
the connection of the Sixth corps upon the
left. The principal portion OF the corps
were soon moving further to the front.
Gibbon was already in position and in
trenched for last night. He had advanced
as near the enemy as he could get without
bringing on a heavy fight. Mott and Bar
low pushed forward their lines of battle,
with heavy skirmish line In front. Mott
was partly in position and intrenching and
Barlow was nearing the crest in front. OF
the rebel works, when he encountered a
heavy force of the enemy marching down
i'm column by brigades, with the intention
of piercing our position at the interval
which now existed between the left of the
I'd corps and the right of the 9th. ~
The I'd, Sd and 4th brigades of Barlow's
division formed his front line; the lst brig
ade under Gen. Miller being held in the
rear as a reserve. In this assault by the
enemy the rebel Gen. Wilcox's division
marching In three brigades led the advance
of Hilpsveteran corps. 1t was early in the
afternoon when the head of the rebel col
umn struck at once the right of the 9th and
the left of the I'd corps. % 3sg p sg -
The rebels pushed on with characteristic
pertinacity, and the shock was soon felt on
the flanks of both those corpss The posi-
tion that they occupied rendered it imper.
! atively necessary that they should immc-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27
Paving Notice.
TO all whom It may concern:

EtrJ rHe CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
Z rrF COLUMBUS. o., June 81, 1884,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
~ proceedings have. been instituted in the City
provements, to wit: IN
For grading and paving the unpayed sidewalks.
cutters and crossings and roadway Of Medary alley,
from Sixth street to Seventh street.
The same to be done in accordance with plats and
estimates to be prepared by the City Civil Engineer,
and filed in the Office Of the City Clerk.
All persons claiming damages on account Of said
proposed improvements, are required to file their
claims In the office of the City Cerk. in writing on
or before tie fifth day Of August. A. ID. 1864.
juue22-d4w City Clerk.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27
Affairs Around Petersburg-Hea
SlkirmiNhfng.

New YORK, June 25.-The Times Wash
ington special of the oath, says that on
Tuesday the Second corps moved to posi-
tion half way between the Norfolk and Pc
tersburg railroad and the Weldon railroad
The enemy in force were found two miles
this side of the latter road. A lively skir-
mish ensued, but the enemy's position was
found to be strong, and the advance fell
Dack 10 tiie main bOdy. ~ =
On "Wednesday the army was put in line
of battle ready for action.
Heavy cannonading was heard at City
Point on Thursday, but it is not known
whether it proceeded from general en-
gagement.
Another Times correspondent at head
quarters, after detailing the above opera
tions, says about eight o'clock on Tuesday
evening the enemy's cavalry, under Rosser,
dashed into our lines, but Immediately dis
appeared OH discovering our force. Asmall
party of rebels was captured, belonging to
Hills, LOngstreet's and Ewelfs corps, show
ing those troops to be In front.
The Worlds Washington special says
heavy firing was heard at City Point on
Thursday up to noon, in the direction of
Petersburg, and also toward Fort Darling.
1t is reported our army is gradually moving
around toward the left.
VII lutSudy WllllC Illt
was at the front, the grandest operations of
the war were in progress. Passengers report
that the steeples and towers of Petersburg
have been shot away.
New YORK, May 25.-The Washington
Star of last evening, says Grants army oc-
cupied the position in Pinney's woods in
the outskirts of Petersburg, lately occupied
by the rebels, including all their works
on the south side of the Appamattox.
These entirely command Petersburg and
the railroad through Petersburg, the only
one between Richmond and Weldon. For
all practical purposes our guns stop all
continuous communications by rail between
Richmond and points south. So long as
Grant elects, he can thus hold the enemy by
the throat at Petersburg.
From his present position he can move
south with, say twenty days rations, and
compel Lee to follow him or risk heavy
engagement on unfortified ground.
Secretary Dana, who has arrived from
headquarters, says our entire loss since
crossing the James is not over ten thousand,
while the rebels loss is pruportionally as
great.
The Tribune's correspondent with But
ler's headquarters, the 2lst, says Gen. Fos-
ter with his troops moved north of the
James to position within nine miles OF
Richmond and intrenched himself. This
movement puzzles the rebels greatly.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

A HORSE KILLED BY HARD DRIvING.-A
man named Charles Huffman and dis
charged soldier OF the oath Regiment, on
Saturday hired horse at Mr.. Lewis Korb's
livery stable on Cherry alley, and proceed
ed to take drive in the country. They
returned after few hours furious driving,
and the horse fell down dead at the stable
door. Huffman and his companion were
arrested in Middletown, and lodged in Jail
to await an examination for brutality to
the animal.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27
City Lots for Sale,

TALLMADGE'S ADDITION. IMMEDIATELY
Il east of the Lunatic Asylum, is now being we'll
improved with the building Of good Residences,
Streets, Pavements and Sewers.
The Lots are a half acre in size, inclosed with
paling fence and the most desirable as well as the
cheapest now offered for sale in the city.
A few remain unsold.
They are Sold ON Long Credit.
To secure them, application must be made at
once to
.wt~ t. W. TALLMADGE,
Office, Ambos Building, High Street.
junel5-d3w2taw 49,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

would excuse him Of having wilfulty en-
deavored to deceive the House. He had
merely read the dispatch received here, and
he would say he had been informed that the
negro troops employed In Egypt we're as
good as white ones.
Mr.. Mallory said that the troops were not
negroes, and he repeated that black troops
never could be equal to white soldiers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

FORTRESS MONROE, June 24.--The Eng
lish frigate Pheaton arrived this morning
In Hampton Roads, and fired salute, which
was responded to from the water battery Of
the Fortress. The Pheaton is from Halifax.
There were no arrivals to-day from the
White House or Bermuda Hundred up to
the closing Of the mail.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27
Buffalo Market--June e5.

FLOUR Unchanged.
WHEAT-Firm with moderate business. Sales
No. Chicago spring at 81 90; No. Milwaukee
spring 81 so.
CORN-Dull. Sales No. at ] 359l 80; No at
40
OATS-Held at $50.
CANAL FREIGHTS-To New York-Wheat lsc,
corn l6; to Albany-Wh heat 16. corn IA.
LAKE IMP0RTS-FlOur II, ,O93 bbs; wheat 2l3,-
9l9; corn, 70, 800; oats, 5000.
CANAL EXPORTS Flour, sls bbls; wheat 49,
$50; corn 10 $780, oats 0OOO
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-27

ABEAUTIfUL CoMPLExIoN, free from Tan
Pimples and, Freckles, may easily be pro-
cured by using the Balm Of Thousand
Flowers" For shaving it is unsurpassed.
1t is composed Of pelni oil, honey and other
valuable articles, highly perfnmed by Its
own ingredients, and when used for wash
Ing, night and morning, renders the skin
soft and white, and free from blemish
Price 80 cents. For sale by N. B. MARBLE
and all druggists. .l1ilI' = d
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