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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

N The Italian line-of battle ship Re Gal
OntlOmO has at length been heard from, and
it is gratifying to be able to state that she is
safe, together with her entire crew, which
number about four hundred souls. She is at
Torceira, one of the Azores, or Western
Islands.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

BAD FOR STEELE.-It is reported that on
the 25th ult., a train of 24o empty wagons,
guarded by portion of the 9th Missouri, 18th
Illinois, 18th and 9Th Indiana Cavalry, re.
turning from Camden, whence they had been
sent for supplies by Gen. STEELE, was at
tackled, within thirty miles of Pine Bluff, by
large force of rebels under MARMADUKE and
captured. 1t is said that 1000 men and
seven pieces ofartillery fell into the enemy's
hands. -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

''s ~ The New York Tribune says the slam
der in regard to Mrs. WHITE, the sister. of
Mrs. LINCOLN, and her being passed through
our lines with contraband goods, did not APP
pear in its columns. 1t calls on Copperhead
papers to retract their statements to that eff
feet. These, however, have the "moral
courage to persist in a lie when they have
once uttered IL
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

GREAT FIRE AT WHMINGToN.-The Rich
mond Enquirer says the great fire at vii
mington has fallen heavily on the blockade
operators. Indeed it may be considered to
have put an effectual stop to running the block
ade for some time. The difficulty of pro-
curing transportation for cotton viii prevent
for several months the accumulation of suf-
fcient supply. The destruction of property
is estimated at from 100000 to 100000
in gold. ss-.--.. gs-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

PUNIsHING TRAToRs.-A Memphis dispatch
of the 29th ult. says: MARTIN SMITH was exc
cuted to-day in Fort Pickering, for the crime
of smuggling percussion caps to the enemy
and violating his oath af allegiance. He
stated at the gallows that he was guilty, and
that his sentence was just. Two other men
are now in Irwin prison for the same crime,
and viii probably suffer the same penalty.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14
From the Both REGIMENT.

A note from Col Dill of the Both regiment,
dated on the steamer Glasgow, Missouri river
April 9th, gives some interesting informa-
ton about that portion of the SOth regiment
which recently left Camp Reno at Milwaukee.
The Colonel says:
left st. Louis on the evening of the 25th
with three boats. My staff and Co. A, on
the Glasgop, Co. G, on the Isabella, and Co. ii,
on the Belle PEORIA, with orders to halt the
boats at Fort Sully, until the arrival of Brig
Gen. A. Sully, commander of the expedition,
who goes by land with a cavalry force from
Sioux City. | do not know whether the La
Crosse Idaho expedition is before or behind
us. 1t is reported that they left st. Louis on
Saturday.
Company I, of my regiment, left ten days
in advance of us, with orders to proceed to
Fort Union at the mouth of the Yellow Stone
They had two boats, part of the company on
each They may have some difficulty with
the Indians, but are capable of defending
themselves; the boats are plated to a certain
extent The low water may give them more
trouble than the Indians. The Missouri how
ever, has risen some three feet and continues
to rise, raining all day quite heavily. / am
in hopes we will experience little trouble in
getting up TO Fort Sully; the rain is from the
Platte. The mountain rise is to come yet, also
that from the Sioux
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

A HINT TO LApIEs.-An exchange says that
when two or more women, approaching you on
a narrow walk, fall behind one another to en-
able you to pass, you may be sure they are
ladies of uncommon politeness and considera-
ton The usual course pursued by women is
to charge all abreast sweeping everybody into
tba mud ~
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

EB- The New York Times suggests that he
proper method ofretaliating for the massacre
at Fort Pillow is to hang an equal number of
FORREsT's men. GRIERsoS has already cap
tured several parties of stragglers belonging
to that command. They we're the participa-
tors in the horrid atrocity, and they should
nav the penalty. sE41sE1
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

gY- Gen. ii. PRINCE succeeds General NJ.
BRAYMAS, in command of the District of
Columbus, with headquarters at Cairo.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

THE REBEL Press ON THE FoRT Pillow MAS
sAcREs.-The Richmond Enquirer has
lengthy article on the Fort Pillow massacre,
sneering at the indignation of the Northern
press and saying, if Confederate prisoners are
executed, double the number of Federals viii
be Immediately put to death. 49,
The E1a'aiser says that FORREsT's atrocities
4" diffused warm and soothing glow through
the veins of every good Confederate. The
whole country will approve and applaud his
action, so it is hoped will the Confederate
GoYernment.n =. -...
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14
From the Sixteenth Regiment.

The Trip to Cairo-7He Soldiers Rest at CHi-
eago-Going to a NeW Field Important
Movements on foot
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

The National Guard of Ohio mustered Mon
day in response to the Governors call for
one hundred days men. Out of 4S6 compa-
MES all but AZ have reported, making 80 900
men for active duty The whole number will
reach nearly 10000 men, ready for the field
at moments notice. The four Cincinnati
regiments turned out nearly 5000 men arm
and equipped. a4ssssa
The Herdld's Newbern letter of the 27th
says information has been received here that
the rebel authorities had taken possession of
all the railroads in the South for the next 60
days, during which time no citizens would be
allowed to travel on them. 1t has also been
learned that troops from Charleston have
been brought to Wilmington and there re-
lieved troops who had since proceeded to
Richmond.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

GEN. GRANT AND THE PREsIDEST.-The Gin
cinnati oonsnasrcial says that the President
has lately assured Gen. GRANT, not only that
he is absolute master of all the forces in the
field, but that he (the PresidentI does not
even desire to know what are his plans in any
field of operations. We have no doubt of
the truth of this statement, and, under such
circumstances, we think that popular curiosi-
ty can very well afford to restrain itself.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

GEN. WAsHBURNE.-A Memphis dispatch
says Gen. WAsHBURSE is very active prepar.
ing his force for active duty in the field.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

SOMEWHAT RoMANTIc.-The case of Mr..
Morton Seely, of Amherst, who returned last
week, after. an absence of twelve. years, pre-
sents many Interesting features to lovers OF
4" romance in real ife." a number of years
ago. he removed with his young wife to Wis
consin, where he engaged in business, which
proved unsuccessful and in a short time he
lost his entire property. Being man Of
proud spirit, he resolved to retrieve his for
tune in other climes, and accordingly sent his
wife and little boy back to Amherst where
they have since lived for twelve years, with
out hearing a word of intelligence from the
absent husband and father. o He was a man
of excellent character and habits, and,
as years passed by without hearing from him,
his friends had supposed him dead
Last week gentleman stopped at the Bee
be House, and registered his name as Rice,
from Vicksburg He represented that he was
merchant, buying goods under the permit
of the authorities, and was waiting permission
to purchase a larger stock than was at first
applied for. He had been here for several
days, when Mr.. ]. G. Potter, of this village
saw him and addressed him as Morton Seely
He told him he was mistaken, that his name
was Rice, whereupon Mr.. p. left him, fully
assured, however, of his identity. Subse
quently, Mr.. "Rice" sent for Mr. Potter, and,
acknowledging his real name, stated, briefly
his object in assuming the nom de plume Of
Rice lie had not heard word from his wife
and family since he left them in Wisconsin,
and he came quietly to "spy out the land
before he made himself known. If his wife
was dead, or had married again, his intention
was to have made suitable provisions for his
boys living, and return without being known.
Ali this time he had been in business near
Vicksburg, where he became a successful
planter, and had amassed snug little fortune.
The rebels destroyed portion of his cotton,
but he secreted about $4,000 worth, and sold
it after the fall of Vicksburg
The next day after he was recognized, he
paid his wife visit, who no doubt welcomed
him with open arms, as one long since be-
lieved to be dead.-Elyria, Ohio, Dens.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14
The Red River Battles.

Sp,cy Letter from tie 29M TViscons1s-How zee
rsre ,clipped tie first day-A quick more
me,a out of a tight plaee--How The Rebels
qcere paid off tie second day-7ze position at
Grind Ecore % ~. e.t. 81.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14
UAMP IbTH REGIMENT,
CAIRO, April, 30th, lS64.|

CAMP 10TH REGIMENT,
CAIRO, April, 30th, lS64.|
Editors State Journal Once more we are
in camp, after passing our furlough of thirty
days pleasantly among our friends at home.
We started from Madison on the morning
of the goth, and arrived in Chicago that eve
ming at O'clock, and Immediately marched
to the Soldiers Rest and found a warm and
excellent supper awaiting us, prepared by the
ladies connected with the Rest. After sup
per we retired to the sleeping rooms connect
ed with the Rest and slept soundly in the
comfortable hunks. In the morning we par
took of tip-top breakfast prepared for us
by the same fair and generous hands that pre-
pared our supper. After breakfast the COM
mand to 'fall inn was given The regiment inn
mediately formed in front of the Rest and our
gallant Colonel proposed three cheers for the
ladies' of the Soldiers Rest, which the men
responded to with will, when we marched
to the cars, the ladies of the Rest appearing
at the doors and windows with flags, waving
them and cheering US as we passed. Long
Will OdT DONS ICulCIHDtE butul lOF Tie KIM
ness they showed us, and may our friends in
Wisconsin, in some appropriate manner, re-
ward them for the invaluable kindness and
attention they show towards Wisconsin SOL
diers passing through Chicago.
After getting aboard the cars we started
for Cairo, everybody living along the route
appearing at their doors and cheering us as
we passed along. We arrived in Cairo on
the morning of the 22d, and amid a rain
storm, which has continued almost uninter-
rupted until the present time, we started for
our camp and found it about one mile dis
tant, and about one foot deep in the mud at
the present time. A part of the 18th and
18th army corps are encamped here, organic
ing, preparatory to starting for Huntsville,
Alabama. Is, . e..s al ,1aa = e8H Il e.
Our regiment is about eight hundred and
fifty strong now, all fine, healthy, robust men,
and is esteemed by our division commander
one of the best regiments in his division.
The health of the regiment is excellent.
Assistant Surgeon Turner is in charge of the
regiment, which is sufficient guarantee that
there will be as little sickness as attention
and medical skill will prevent. Col. Fair
child is at present in command of the Sd
brigade, position for which he is eminently
qualified May his command never be less.
If we ever get out of this mud, ! win write
again. isJ q Yours, .oa 2 4sgga
Ef M. L. IEAHIN 18th Reg. Wis. Vol
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

the prejudice against the "Nutmegs" has
been removed by the way they went into
the work. They gave the enemy several
volleys, effectually checking him and allow
ing the rest of the retreat to be made in
good order, and all teams back of them time
to move back to Pleasant Hills. 1t was
about FIVE p nj. when we opened upon the
enemy, and nearly dark when the enemy was
checked by the 10th Corps. BY eight O'Clock
the morning of the 9th, our force was all up
to Pleasant Hill, where we found Col. Greene,
with squad of recruits, they having come
up from Grand Ecore with Gen. Smith, and
a detachment of the 10th Army Corps of
about ten or twelve thousand men.
The brigade of colored troops commenced
diminishing with the enemy shortly after
wards, and about noon we were moving off
toward Grand Ecore with the train, while
Gen. Smith remained there to see whether
he could handle the enemy better with ar
tillery and men than Banks and Franklin had
by charging with lcago7s train He dressed
the rascals out handsomely before night, and
then fell back following US. BE captured
six or seven hundred prisoners that knoc OF.
(having seen them); and l have heard the
enemy's loss estimated as high as 5000
Two men of Co. G, Sergt. A. ID. Wood
man and private Fritz Banner and two Others
of the 10th Indiana came into camp day be-
fore yesterday, having eluded the rebels by
striking back into the woods and toward the
river. They had been reported "missing,"
but much to our surprise and satisfaction,
they came safely through, though rather thin
in flesh, having had no food except
dry corn and green, peppergrass since
the fight, until they came to our picket lines.
The total loss in killed, wounded and missing
was sixty-fye; liberal loss for only five
companies. would send you a list of casual
ties if had time, but the mail leaves at two
o'clock and fear l cannot complete it.
With cheer for Grant, McClernard and
Gen. Smith, and three groans for Banks and
Franklin, "ase rebel eonunissaTies,"
I remain Yours &c ScRTRrs
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

a REBEL REPULsE.-When Gen. BANS
was retiring from Grand Ecore to Alexan.
dria, the enemy followed, and attacked his
rear a short distance from Cane River. They
were repulsed by FRANKLIN, with the loss OF
1000 men and nine pieces Of artillery.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

s8-A considerable number of steamboats,
were seized at Cincinnati for government
service the other day, and ordered to report
at Louisville. This betOkens large move
ment of troops.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

% Typhoid fever is very prevalent in
View York city, and is no longer confined TO
the poor who live in damp and dirty tene.
meats and on improper food. 1t is invading
the abodes of wealth and luxury to scourge
their occupants for the sin of neglecting their
fellow men. 4Bis saes .sssas1.s.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14

- Judge BARNARD has discharged Mr..
GREELEY upon the statement of the latter
that his criticisms on the Court were founded
upon report of its proceedings published in
the Express.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-14


his force of infantry and artillery into their
midst, and by the presence of bristling bayo-
nets and frowning cannon maintain a grim
composure among the crowd, as the splendid
band of the 4th Wisconsin discoursed to it
the stirring strains of Yankee Doodle, Star
Spangled Banner, etc.
On the 18th of May six companies of the
regiment and detachment of the 9th Michi-
gan, under Gen. Williams, was conveyed by
steamer to- Kenner's, marched through seven
miles of swamp, and destroyed the New Or
leans and Jackson Railroad to Manchac Pass,
burning the bridges under the guns of supe-
rior force of the enemy. The party landed
at Baton Rouge, where flag was raised on
the State House, and the property of our
government repossessed. Conveyed by Far
ragut's fleet, the regiment proceeded to De
Soto, opposite Vicksbburg The remaining
portions of the two regiments left New Or
leans on the l4th of May, and went four hum
dred miles up the river without any convoy,
when Natchez was for the FIRST time occupied
by Federal forces.
The force at Gen. Williams command was
too small to effect its object-the repossess-
ion of Vicksburg but "Reminiscences were
made in Warrenton, and the village of De So
to was destroyed. On the return of the ex-
petition the rebels at Grand Gulf fired re-
peatedly into the Laurel Hill, which had a
large portion of the command on board, nine
shots striking the boat. A landing was effect
ed, but the rebels retreated, pursued by four
companies of the regiment, under Major
Boardman, which participated in a slight Skin
mish, in which Lieut. DeKay, Aid-de-Camp to
Gen. Williams, was mortally wounded. The
regiment, on the 18th of June, accompanied
| a second expedition to Vicksburg, under its
| Colonel, ii. E. Paine, and drove the rebels
from Ellis Cliffs, capturing caisson loaded
with ammunition, and formed the advance in
a movement upon Bayou Pere around Grand
Gulf, routing two rebel regiments, capturing
number of prisoners, and destroying the
camps and stores. A party from the regiment,
after landing on the point opposite Vicksburg,
established the first communications between
the forces Of the lower and upper Mississippi.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-06-08
TTSCARORA FENALE
SlM-lTkEY.
Chartered by the Legisla-
1uFe in 1859.

TNHIS Institution is located at Academia,
Il IN Iuscarora Valley, Juniata county,
Pennsylvania. 1t is situated miles south
west OF Mitttln. and 6 miles west of Perry-
Vile Station, Pennsylvania Railroad leading
from Philadelphia TO Pittsburgh, and is six
hours ride from the former place.
This situation has always been noted for
Its healthfulness. The scenery, for variety
and grandeur, cannot be surpassed; the build,
lngs being on a high eminence. command
the enchanting view Of Tuscarora Mountain
and Valley for thirty miles in extent.
Tuscarora Academy; an Institution of
wide celebrity, and extensively patronized-
being located here, persons having sons and
daughters TO educate, may have the opportu.
nlty OF sending them to the same place. where
they may enjoy each others society while
prosecuting their studies None. however
but relatives, are allowed TO visit the pupils
without written permission from their guar
dIans or parents Libraries, Literary Socie.
ties. aud occasional courses of Lectures on
various topics, will be auxiliary to the main
course of studies prescribed.
The great object of the course Of training is
TO fit the young ladies for future usefulness
BY Judlcious combination of useful ae.
complishments. with thorough mental discin.
line and high moral culture, it is hoped that
the Institution will merit and receive the Eb.
eral patronage of the public.
Terms for Session of Twenty Weeks.
Board Rooms neatly furnished and earn.
eted, Tuition in the English Branches. for
Session of Twenty weeks. $50.
Extra Branches, at usual rates.
CALENDAR.
The Summer Session commences on Wed
nesday, May 4th, 1864, and continues Five
Months
The Winter Session commences on the
first Wednesday in November, 1864.
For Circulars address
MRS. Q. j. FRENCH, Principal, or
ANDREW PATTERSON, Proprietor.
Academia, Juniata Co., Pa.
Lewistown, April e, l864.-3m.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-06-08
| Joint Resolution Proposing
Certain Amendments to the
Constitution,

De II ressicsd By The Senate aud House Ct
ID Representatives ot the Commonwealth Of
Pennsylvania az General Assembly met. That
the following amendments be proposed t. the
Constitution Of the Communicable. in accor
dance with the provisions Of the tenth article
thereof
There shall be an additional section to the
tRlrd article Of the Constitution, to be desig.
mated as section four, as follows:
. SECTION /. Whenever any of the aualif.
ed electors Of this Commonwealth shall be in
any actual military service. under reouisi.
tion from the President of the United States,
or by authority Of this Commonwealth. such
electors may exercise the right Of suffrage in
all elections by the citizens, under such reg
uiauons as are, or shall be, prescribed bv
law, as fully as if they were present at their
usual place Of election
SEcTIuN :. There shall be two additional
sections to the eleventh article of the Const
tns on, to be designated as sections eight and
nine, as follows:
"SEcTIoN 8. No bill shall be passed by the
Legislature. containing more than one sub.
Ject, which shall be clearly expressed in the
title, except appropriation bills
g SEeTIoN 9. No bill shall be passed b7
the Legislature granting any powers. or priv.
lleges, that has been, or may hereafter be, con.
TERED upon the courts Of this Common.
wealth."
HENRY c. JOHNSON.
Speaker Of the House of Rep.
JOHN p PENNEY,
Speaker of the Senate.
Office OF the SeC'y. OF the Commonwealth.
Harrisburg. april 25, 1854,
do certify that the fore.
going is full, true aud correct
L. SHpy So1 of df 'ff ,bs "Fees GDa!;s JIs an ks
bly,, entitled "A Joint R4solu.
ton proposing certain Amendments TO the
Constitution" as the same remains On file in
this Office
In testimony whereof, / have heresnto set
my hand and caused the seal Of the Secre,
tary's othee to be affixed, the day and wear
above written. ELI SIIFER
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The above Resolution having been agreed
TO By majority Of the members Of each
House. at two successive sessions of the Gen.
eral Assembly of this Commonwealth. the
proposed amendments will be submitted to
the people. far their adoption or rejection. on
the FIRST TUESDAY OF AUGUST. in the
year OF cur Lord one thousand eight hundred
aud SIXTY four. in accordance with the progi.
sions of the tenth article of the Constitution,
and the act entitled An Act prescribing
the time and manner of submitting - the
Rfopie, for their approval and ratification or
rejection, the proposed amendments TO the
Constitution approved the twenty third
day OF April, one thousand eight hundred
and sixty four.
ELI SLIFER
MAJ Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
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