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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-03-03

own hands the little job Of President
making. Their unerring instinct has
found the MAN FOR THE TIMEs-and
their choice is exhibiting itself in so
unmistakable a manner that the de
signs of scheming politicians which
are not in unison with the popular in
tent, will be effectually bafied
The expressions of sentiment by SO
many State Legislatures and Conven-
tions, in favor of the reelection of Mr.
LINCOLN, should not be regarded as
originating with them. They have
been but reflections of the thought Of
the people, and it speaks well for the
sagacity of these bodies that they have
thus early taken occasion to embody
and publish them.
It is Of course not impossible that
something may occur before the meet
ing of the National Convention TO give
this great question another aspect
but we regard that as too entirely i'm
probable to be allowed to enter into
the calculation at. all, in such way
as to deter people from taking deci-
ded stand on present convictions
That the man who has successfully
navigated the National craft thus far,
in the midst of the mightiest storm
that ever heaved the waters Of civil
government into commotion, will not
also prove equal to the Immediately
future exlgencies Of the voyage, in a
higher degree than any new pilot who
can possibly be chosen, Is what we dc
; not believe ABRAHAM LINCOLN la;
been the right man in the right-place,
in every stage Of this gigantic conflic
to the present and had we power tc
sift the civilized world to the last man
we should have no hope Of finding an
other 10 whom VIC could so Willingly
entrust the reins of power through th
l next Presidential term, rs to him.
We regard Mr.. Lincoln's rc~nomi
l. nation ms a foregonc conclusion, be
! cnuse we regard it as already wilIe'
i by the people, And wc believe it vii
Q be so eminently the yight nomination
i as to admit Of no alternative or qucs
i tion; because an intelligent pcopl
u makes no mistakes when Il crisis lill
;, the present is upon them. And W
s have no idea that u solitary clectora
: vote will be cast against the tioke
c headed by the name Of LINCOLN, whe
o the 7th day OF November comes.
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DIlRRUEA AND pysENTERy,-we Nm

DIARRHGA AND DYsENTERY.-we have exam.
ncd great number of letters from some Of the most
prominent citizens of Cincinnati aud Covington, etc.,
speaking in the highest terms Of DR. Strickland's An
t-choera Mixture for the cure ofarrhea and dysen-
terry. The letters are t0olongto to publish. Mr.. Wood,
Of Coyington, says he was pronounced ncurable by
ly the hest doctors in Cincinnati, and one bottle Of
Dir. stricklands Anti-cholep Mixture cffecteda per-
mnnent after suffering for months with the worst
form of darrhea and dysentcry.
Another says he was discharged from the United
Statesservice ater suffering in the hospital for ttmonthn
as incurale, and last resource, tried Dr. Strck-
lands Anti-cholera Mixture he got well directly, and
has now entered the army again in good health. One
man writes he has cured seven or eight very bad cases
Of darrhna and dysentery in the barracks he was IN
with bottle ofthis valuable medicine In fact, we
could fill half our paperwith similar items from these
letters. Why does not our government secure this
Invaluable Preparation. olr army ought to be sup
piled with 1t. II Is hut short time since one OF our
men laid in very low condition ct one of our Cincn-
natl hospitals, his wife sent for, the doctors con-
sidered his an hopeless She, however gave him
Strckands knti-choera Nj ixture, and three weeks
he was able To return home with his wife to New
Rchmond D. All these cases right at home speak
for themselves. We hope all the soldiers will Put
hottie ofitn their knapsacks. III for sale by Drug
gists at 90 cents per bottle. is.t Il ftrfst.,L
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Narrative OF Col streiet,s Escape.


Colonel Streight of the 5lst Indiana,
accompanied by Major Mcdonald Of
the 10lst Ohio, Capt. Scarce of the 57th
Indiana, and Lieut., Sterling ofthe Both
Indiana, arrived here this morning.
From their statements of their es-
cape from Liby Prison, the following
is condensed. These four have been.
together ever since they escaped, but
they did not leave Richmond immedi-
ately, not being in condition to tray
ell. After recuperating, they started
from that city, and took northeast di-
roction, travelling together at night,
and laying by in swamps and thickest
of.woods during tho day, the north
star serving as a guide At some of
the rivers they found boats in which
they crossed, and at others they made
RATS, ON which they poled themselves
over. AS they passed along they al
ways kept out Of sight OF roads aud
houses. They were aided by slaves,
some whom seemed to comprehend in
stinctively who they were, Several
times on the road they came near being
taken, and when near Rappahannock,
on the Rappahannock river, they had
quite lively time Of it. 1t appears
that company Of rebel cavalry in the
vicinity had been stealing fodder from
a stack, the owner of which set slaves
TO guard it. Col. S. and party, not
knowing this fact, went to the stack
to get fodder to make bed, and were
discovered by the negro, who gave the
alarm and as soon as day broke, the
whole country was aroused, and the
party hunted by cavalry, militia and
slaves with dogs, but fortunately they
were in Il country abounding in
swamps and hills. over and through
which they were chased unsuccessfully
The dogs could not track them through
the water Of the swamps, and the bri
ers were so thick, as Colonel S. says
that even iftbe dogs had essayed tC
follow them their hides would have
been scratched off After being hunt
ed nearly the entire day, their pursu
crs gave up the chase or got on th,
wrong track, and the four went bacl
into the country, where they found
boat in n creek about five miles from
the river. which they took, and max
= ing their way down, crossed the revcr
Hero they resumed their travels, Gn,
reached the Potomac on Wednesda,
night; and there were some fifteen o
; eighteen rebel soldiers in the vicinity
who very nearly captured them as the
G were attempting to cross the river
e On the following night these soldier
q guarded the riycr,and the Mtempt wa
renewed, but on Saturday the prisoner
: made their way up the country, an
crossed to Blackstono's Island, whenc
. on Sunday morning they hailed til
steamer Ella, having on board Co
Parker, and under the command {
Acting Master Mcconnell, by whor
they were taken on board and hand
, somely entertained. They reache
here about lOo'clocls this morning.
$, For prudential reasons they do M
,t give the details oftheir escape, tearin
n that II publication may injurc some
u, their friends. They relate cnoug
= however, to satisfy any one, that eve
T" in Richmond, there ure many goc
Is Union people, ..,.. ...
They were u entire days in &c
,f ting from Richmond to the Pot
, mae.
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No PostpO n nenlcnf OF the Drnr.

ALBANY, March 1.-The following
dispatch has been received:
"To Major Townsend, A.P.lM.G.
"Be fully prepared to commence the
draft on the 10th Of March, and to
make it in every sub-district which
shall not have raised its quota before
March lst. Volunteers between
March 1st and the 10th of March may
be deducted after the draft commences.
[Signed JAMES B. FRY,
Provost Marshal General,
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A REMEDY FOR PILES.-Iti is blessing tothe
suffering to know that We have an cierta cure for
this truly troublesome disease Mr. j. =. Hazarde,
of lGi Second street, Cincinnati, OHIO, takes great
pleasure in informing all who are suffering with piles
that he used small quantity of Stricland's Pile
Remedy, and II effected permanent cure. This
seems to he the ease with all who make use of this
splendid preparation. 1t is manufactured ut No. U
East Fourth ST., Cincinnati, Ohio.
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A SUPERIOR REMEDY-We can conscientiously
cough DR.. Stfickiands Mellihnous Cough Balsan.--
II gives almost instant relief and is not disagreeable
to the taste. There is no doubt but tho Mellihuous
at H. "nr nrorntor % clas y NJ IN ow usr
tried II during the past week, and found reeffrnma
most distressing cough, ltis prepared hy Dr Strck.
land, No. Fast Fourth St. Cincinnati, o., and is for
sale by Drnggsts at 90 cents per bottle.
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lincoln Renominnted by the Union Mem
-. hers OF the OHIO Legislature.

A joint Legislative caucus was held
ON last Friday evening, at Columbus,
to give expression to the sentiment OF
the Union members OF that body in
regard to the next Presidency. After
a freo expression Of opinion by several
members, the following resolution was
offered by Col, Conneli
"Resolred, That in the opinion Of
this convention the people Of Ohio
and her soldiers in the army, demand
the denomination Of Abraham Lincoln
to the Presidency of the United States.
The members spontaneously arose
to their feet, and gave cheer upor
cheer at tho commencement Of the pas
sage ofthc resolution.
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KNV, SNmueI ]. Br0Wne has been n
devoted laborer IN the Of christianity in Cincn
natl for more than thirty years, almost every old
Cnclnngt'"n IN knows. such testimony, from such u
Proprietary Remedies presented to the public,
ever received tthe Of the commendation from
MEN OF STANDING, in every walk of life, that
mine has done. See advertisement,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
" Prove all Things, Hold fast TO that
which IL Good"

CiSCINSATI, Dec. Goth, 1861
- Dr. G.. W. RoBAcK-Dear Sir:-I have
I'D 'cen carrying out the above motto in
sGp proving the qualities and benefit efyour
~ "Stomach Bitters," for over six
I//J,l months, using them myself in my old
I'M age; and IN many instances recominen-
NV ding them to others, and giving to per-
MI sons who needed n pure lnvgorating
va z ronlc Bitters refreshing and strength
//%DO ming to the system, | cheerfully en-
NV dorSe their goodness, and use them in
<Tkp preference to all others.
w Very Respectfully,
IN :. }. BROWNE,
- ~ tRov G,nAuol p,o,,no hou -, .
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TO CONSERVATIVES.

x-toNsJIMPTIvE sufferers will receive valuable
prescription for thecure ofConsumption, Asthma.
Bronchitis, and all Throat and Lung Diseases, (free OF
Rev. Il. A, WILSON,
Wamsburgh,
Jan 2l--43 CIV Kings Co, n. Y.
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HewRH.H.

HEApouARrERs 18th DIsrR1cT OF ONO,
CHILnoOTHE, ONO, August l6, 1868.
Reward of TEN DOLLARS (Sl0,) and reasonable
expenses incurred viii he paid to any person arrest
na and delivering doserer 1T these Headquarters,
GEORGE ". ROBEf,
Captain and Provost Marshal.
sentember 3, ls63-23f
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Attachments.

Asa Clarke Plaintiff Before Henry q. Black,
nrainet ; ~. P. of Liberty Tp Fairfield
panl Showers, Deft County, Ohio.
1rNN the Qsth day Of December 1884, said I,istice
4 bssued nm order of attachment in the above action
for the sum ofthirty.sx and l5-l0O dollars.
Baltimore, Jan. IL, '6I-3w' ASA CLARK,
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MASONIC CALENDAR.

REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS,
LANCASTER LODGE No. 57o..., March %, 1864.
'' CHAPTER No 1L...... "a,
G. STElNMAN. Recorder.
Julyg, lB03A-16l ttt. .It ..-+.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1864-03-04

Gen. Jos. E. Johnston for the mastery man
ner in which he made every disposition 70 Y
meet the enemy. He was constantly IN the
saddle. and ON every part Of the held. super
intending. everything himself. All his moves
were made with the greatest GOODNESS anu
energy. while the skifs he displayed 10 the
formation Of his sinc of battle, holding all ms
troops in hand, well covered and protected,
not only gained the admiration OF his men
and officers, but inspired a security and con-
dence. and military spirit which must here :,
after prove inyincible. He has exhlbited all
the masterly qualities Of a good soldier and
General, witch will be host in the next COZ,
aict This advance Of the enemy has been Of u
the greatest advantage to US. 1t has pat al
our men in fighting trim, and aroused the
slumbering torpor which inactivity always
produces. A glorious spirit prevailed throush-
lout the army, and nevey saw our men IN
such high feather, or more eager to engage she
enemy.
Our preparations for a grand battle were
| most complete, and it is only to be regretted
that the enemy did not make q further. adj
vance-but the taste we gave sbem OF car
quality. on Thursday evening, the 18th, when
thew could not have lost. less than between
/ three and four hundred, Filled and wounded,
proved sufficient. The most perfect arrange.
ments were made in the medical department,
unaer the new system inangurated By Sur.
geon "A. j. Ford, Medical Director inrehief, o.
the Army of Tennessee.
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Interesting from the Army Of
Tennessee.

We clip from letter of the army CORES
pondent Of the Atlanta Register, the follow
interesting items. The letter is dated:
'.ARAY OF TENN, DALroN. Ga.
February %, 1864.
The enemy's forces under Maj. Gen. Pal
mer, ignominiously fed last Friday night,
(26th} removing their artillery BY hand to
prevent discovery. On Saturday morning our
forces Immediately moved forward IN pursuit,
and advanced as far as the Stone Church. two
miles this side Of Ringgold, while Wheeler's
cavalry annoyed their TANKS. The enemy
had gained too great start, double quicking
it, no doubt, all the way to Chattanooga. TO
enable us to overtake them. Our advance is
now beyond Tunnel Hill--the majority of the
troops having returned to their camp this
morning. In their retreat the enemy burnt
two bridges this side Of Ringgold. !.
The enemy confidently expected toma!ch
to Dalton without opposition, being told that
we only had a small cavalry force in 'front.'
They were here surprised, in fact astounded,
| at meeting such a formidable force to oppose
them. They have now found out were Gen.
Johnston's army is, and it is to be hoped the
| information will be Of service to them.
Too much praise cannot be accorded TO
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s,,snens,en of the state TAX.

In the State Senate F1day the bill to 'sus-
pend the tax law, imposing taxes fer the sup
mort Of Government, till the 3lst Of January
1866 was passed, ayes "a, noes I. "a ryder
introduced provides that licenses shall be ls,
sued. but no assessments made.l
In the House, the bill was taken mp as 1t
came from the Senate.
The bill was read the second time, and the
House refusing to commit, the bill was made
the special order of the day for yesterday at
half mast II o'clock ayes Cd, noes 4S.
This is a very important measure, and II
adopted will afford great relief to the people
Of Virginia. It will doubtless become a law.
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!. =, ,r, !, J, 1,.aIrlettesville Raid.

We find in the charlottesville Chronlcie sne'
s,lhewing particulars Of the doings OF the raj
ders, near tha, place. s...s
1--WE lear, from Major Mason, commander
Of the trorrs at this palnr that the enemy
about y o'clock, on yesterday. surprised anc
attacked the artillery camp, about i've miles
distant. burning only q few tents. The camp
consisted Of two batteries, fl6 pieces, pand
onlv enc Of the batteries was reached By the
enemy. One Of the batteries opened IN =
most bvak n1ahner, using grape and cannis-
ter The attacking squad which crossed the
river Numbering about one hundred and nifty
men wus seun driven back. and was support.
ed by i force whose number is tintEnown.--
, Thry remained in lire Of battle until nearly
sunset. when they comHenced refreshing In
the direction Of Esrleysville.
| The rid, 50 far, has not prnveW very Sc
rious The only damage done, WAS the burn
ing Of sHo Bridge and Mills, six milss distant
| from the place. Z.
This free undoubtedly came frora Madison
Court House. via james City and Easieys-
villsn
The following additional paragraphs are
from che Chronicle:
| I'm the raid Of Monday, soaee' Of our artii-
/ lery men were 80 unfortunate - tv lose OIL
their blankets, and much Of thssr stOthing -
Some of them were literally harmed sss ~
the Yankees The men WIN lfsf most large
" are members Of McGrez ss'r, Acornsns,
! thew's and Breathord's batteries snb-
| scription is on foot for their benefit, and we
hope it may be successful in Relieving their
wants. !" !.
@aWe learn that IN yesterday some eight Of
orr soldiers followed the YaBkees an tar. az
i vN y 4 ~ q Al. Lee 10
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Fer the Virginian.
Tribute of RESPECT.
CAMP NEAR CUMBERLAND GAR /
49, Eah O2d 1QRl (

= ssN 81 sts
Feb Esd, 1864.
At q meeting Of the officers of the 2lst Regt
Va. Cavalry, Jones Brigade, the following
preamble aid resolutions were adopted IN meno-
nv of Capt. C. E. BuRKs, Co. B, 21st Regt. Va
Cavalry, who was killed BY the enemy on the
ed ult., near Cumberland Gap, 1t. Col. Daniel
Edmondsen was called to the Chair, and Capt.
John G. SUMMERS appointed Secretary:
Whereas, it has pleased almighty God to take
from our midst one of the most esteemed, wor-
thy and bravest. Of our companions in the perils
Of his country's battles, one noble in actions.
courteous in manners, and pleasant IN all his
associations, be it therefore
ResoLued, list. That our sympathles for tine
fall Of the lamented Capt. C. Z. Burks, whilst
nobly sustaining the cause Of freedom IN the
battle near Cumberland Gap, extends TO his IA
mily relatives and friends
Resolced, I'd. That his fellow officers, in the
lperis and pleasures Of this war, shall ever che
IRISH his memory as one Of the Roblest Of men,
kind. intelligent, liberal and courteous; and
I shall lament his honorable, although premature,
end.
ResolueH 3d. That in the person of Capt. 9.
E. Burks, was the soldier, patriot and gentle
man, first in the face of the enemy, a PROTECTORS
| of the rights Of his countrymen, and ever look,
| ing to the moral Of his fellow man.
Rssoloed, 4th. That the noble and patrlotle
Ipeople of Botetourt have given another sacred
offering to the cruel God of war; and the officers
of the 2lst Va. Cav. PROSTATE themselves al
huniliating grantors Of the sacred Offering. .
/ Resoteed, 5th> That the proceeding OF thu
Injecting be published inthe Abingdon Virglnian
lLynchburs papers, and a cepy be forwarded t
Capt Burks family.
! DANIEL EDMONDS0N, CHA'N.
i sJNe. C. SUMMERS, Sec'y.
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Document Found ON the Person
Of Gel. DahIgrea1, Killed neai
Richm Onds

ADDRESS TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN.
The following address to the officers and
men Of the command was written on sheet
of paper, having in printed latters on the up
per corner Headquarters, Third Division.
Cavalry Corps, --l864: /,
OrFIcERs AND MEN:
You have been selected from brigades and
regiments as picked command to attempt a
desperate undertaking, an undertaking which.
if successful will write your names on the
hearts of'your countrymen in letters that Can
never be erased, and which will cause the
PRAYERS of our follow-soldiers now confined
in loathsome prisons to follow you and yours
| wherever you may 60.
We hope to release the prisoners from Belle
Island first, and having seen them fairly
started, we will cross the James river into
Richmond, destroying the bridges after Us,
and exhorting the released prisoners to des-
troy and burn the hateful city, and do not al
low the rebel leader Davis. and his traitorous
crew to escape. The prisoners must render
great assistance, you cannot leave your ranks
too far or become too much scattered, or You
will be lost.
Do not allow any personal gain to leady
of, which would only bring yon to an igno'
minious death at the hands of citizens. Keep
! we'll together and obey orders strictly, and
all will be we'll, but on no account scatter
| too far, for in union there is strength.
| With strict obedience to orders, and fear
le.sness in the execution, you will be- sure to
| succeed.
We will join the main force on the other
side Of the city, or perhaps meet them inside
Many Of you may fall but if there e any
/ man here not willing to sacrifice his life u
snch a great and glorious undertaking, O
who does not feel capable Of meeting the en-
envy in such q desperate fight as will follow
I let him step out, and he may 60 hence TO tn
4 arms Of his sweetheart, and read OF the braves
who swept trough the city Of Richmond.
4 We want no man who cannot feel sure
1 success il such a,holy cause
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waste, waste.

We protest against the waste of any Of the
energies or resources Of the country in its pre-
sent necessities; but we ARE compelled. to wit
sasss great deal Oft Among the minor
wastes in the public service, is that Of transpor
tation; supplies travelling all round the circle
instead of moving, acressi it, to reach the point
Of destination. For instance, the commissary
tithes under the very browiof the general hes
.pital 1t Emory & Henry College, instead Of be-
ing ct once delivered by the producer, ct the
hospital, where they are wanted, must be drag
.ged to some reeeiving depot elsewhere, thence
hsuled to Abingdon, and finally returned 10
11iles by r. r. for consumption at the point
from which they started This, we know, j.
not the fault Of the immediate agents Of Sub.
.sistsnce concerned, for they are unusually eff
cient gentlemen; bat it is the grievous fault d
somebody. We mention this case simply rs al
illustration. Similar waste of transportation
prevails generally in the public business. Thi'
is all the more deplorable because now every
ounce Of power TINS thrown away is directl,
distracted from the productive energy Of tn
country Every body knows we have none. 9
this to spare.
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TIE Local Forces IN tie field

4 ~
RlcAAoND, March Cd.
The firing on the w estham Road yesterday
evening, about O'clock, was an engagement
near Green's farm.
The armofy battalion attacked the enemy.
and, having under estimated their force, were
repulsed. ID
uenley's battalion, cempased of Depart
ment Clerks, having advanced tithe scsne..f
action, were charged by the enemy AZ the,
first volley the Yahkees broke and fell back,
but in a short time renewed the attack and
were again repulsed. Loss in Henley's Bat
talon were two or three killed and several
wounded; among the killed ia Capt Albert.
Ellorv, Chief Clerk second Auditors office
Nothing definite has. been heard Of the enc
nv since this affair.
Alout II o'clock heavy firing was heard in
the direction Of MechanicsviIle, cause not ss-
certained.
3It is believed this morning that the enemy
have disappeared from the immediate vicinity
of the city and gone in the direction Of the
Peninsula.
% DISPATCH. us 81
RIcHnoHD March 2.
+ In the Eight Oh the Wsstham read last even-
ing. the Yankees lost ten. or fifteen killer, land
about fifteen wounded.
The firing heard last night proceeded from
| . daring attack by Hamilton's cavalry upon
the Yankees, 5000 strong, encaslped near
Atlee's on the Central Road. abant IL o'clock,
with 400 men, chiefly the LIST N. @. They
dashed into the Yankee camp, thre v the ene-
my into confusion, dispersed them through
the woods, recovered . quantity Of spoils.s
took about 100 prisoners and thi ee or foar
hundred horses.
| A number of stragglers captursd siDce.
Up to o'clock Ill, including Il Col Reid.
have.bsen received at the Libby.
| At last account the raiders Were atteupt--
| ing to cross the Pamunkey at Newcastle with.
the view Of joining the forge n the PENN
| sula.
/ Capture Of Yankee STEAMERS.
RIcHNoND, March Nsws W Il received To-
/ day Of the capture of two Yanke, steamers, IN
1 . small party of our cavalry.