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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21

NEWS from New Orleans to the 9th
inst. is not important, beyond the de.
parture of q force Of Banks army
Northward, the destination Of which is
known here. The Picayune newspaper,
which had been suppressed for some
time past, resumed publication as a
Union journal on the 9th inst. The
Fourth OF July was celebrated In the
usual patriotic manner. A very large
public meeting was held in Lafayette
Square, and was attended by Major.
Gems. Banks and Sickles, with their
respective stats, Gov. Hahn, and other
prominent gentlemen. Appropriate ad.
dresses were made by Gov, Hahn, Gen.
6ickles, and Charles w. Homer, Esq.
The artillery parade was the finest ev.
or witnessed In New Orleans.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
From Gem. Sheramnn.-lRis Army
I'm Front OF Atlanta.

The Nashville Union of the 18th has
the following: a4.,.
We have further particulars relating to
the crossing Of the 0hattahoochee, which
are highly interesting. The Rebels, on
Sunday 10th inst. }. finding Sherman had
effected lodgment South Of the river,
burned tho railroad and turnpiko. bridges,
together with three pontoons. p
Thsir works were the strongest found on
the whole lias, from Dalton, and were pro-
tseted by abatis, 80 that direct assault
would have been an impossibility. The
stream is at present shallow, and the bet
tom rocky; but no men could have forded
II and charged up the embankments to their
works. -. f.ipfa a.lO.
The intrenohmsnts extended along the
river banks for Ave miles, aud we're located
in position to sweep the surrounding coun.
try. Johnston had evidently been months
10 preparing them.
After the flank movement commenced,
the Rebel General offered no resistance, but
fell back. We pursued to the fortiacatious
around Atlanta, which were but eiaht mile,
distant. We knew Of no other point Al
which Q stand qaA be made.
JehAstep ig thus drawing Sherman on 4"
When he will Be- ready 10 lake Ia offensive,
and redeem his promise TO 'salsan out the
Union army, is yet problem,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21

Mr.. Wetmore, Ohio Military Agent
at Washington, in communication to Gov
ernor Brough, says that he has received
report dated City Point, July Sth, from Mr.
Van Ofenbacker who had then just return.
ed from relief trip to the l3Oth, l32d,
l44th and l42d 0. N. g., and the 62d and
9Th Ohio Vols, which regiments were in
the intrenchments near Petersburg. MIR.
o. says that he found these commands in
better condition than when he visited them
on a previous occasion. ...
As their duties were not quite so labori-
Gus as they had been, the one hundred days
men had become much more contented. A
few Of them were sick, but none were wound
ed, and the hospital arrangements had been
much improved. The supplies distributed
were very acceptable, aud were of course
thankfully received. ......
There is, adds Mr. o., "a very large
number sick here ut present, but the wound.
I'd have nearly all been sent away within
the last lew days, so our labors at present
are not SO great, though there is sstill enough
for all to do, and from appearances there
will he much more as the fs ht still goes on. +"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
News for Pirates.

The heaviest battery ever mounted
on man-ef.war is now in the MediterrA-
mean, on hoard the U. s. steam frigats Nj
agara. OF 90 guns on her main deck there
is not one less than . 1l-inoh, ora 100; pound
rifle-a fact the real importsncs Of which
can only be understood by professional men.
She Is thus provided with the best short
range and the most perfect long.range pieces
Of ordnance extant. The result Of an on.
counter With her would hardly bs paralloled
In the history Of naval fighting, soor no such
armament has been known before, der Of.
6cers and G.sva are we'll Injured TO sss-servics,
having bean on board for many months
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
Appeal 10 the People OF Ohio by
Gov. Trough.
3 Executive DEpARTMENr, ONO, |

EXECUTIVE 'DEPARTMENT, ONO, a
COLUMBUS, July is, 1864. I y
To the Aid Societies and People effAs STATE:
During my late Eastern trip, j wit
hessed much Of. the working OF eur State
Agencies. and particularly the Ohio Relief
Association at Washington. They are do
ing world Of good to our sick and wound
ed men, and the gratitude and confidence Of
our soldiers are unbeunded. They are
cheered and encouraged by these ministra.
tions of kindness, and regard their State
and its people with emotions Of pride and
pleasure. The Easterfi Department has
been literally supplied up 10 this time; but
the addition Of our National Guard to the
forces in that section imposes new burtbens
upon us; and within the present month our
supplies will be exhausted. Such as can
be purchased with money our agents are
continually providing; but we require the
cid OF our people to relieve the increasing
wants OF our soldiers. ..,... sr'n.le
Op my return, ! fnd strong appeals com.
ing In from Louisville, Nashville and Chat
tanooga. From the latter point our inde-
tatigable agent writes: "Send us rags, lint,
bandsges, shirts, drawers and socks. We
have now about 400 sick and wounded al
Camp DeDnisoB about the same number al
and about Louisville over 1000 at Nash
| vile, and the same number at Chattanooga
Our agencies are well supplied with help
good, earnest men, who. are laboring with
energy night and day. They spare no ex
penditures where money can be used to ad
vantage j. but they want supplies4--artitle
they cannot purchase, and which our gen
erous people can furnish. The State pay
freight aud all expenses OF distribution. a
Willyou help us2 m q.al.c.t.l. fs.
| E As we understand the wants of the vari
GUS sections here, the best course is to SEM
supplies direct to Quartermaster. Genera
Merrill Barlow, who will forward them L
the points of destination. l find that on
OF the most useful, and, indeed necessar
articles in our hospitals. Is the various pre-
parations of the black kberry, such as corda
syrup, and the fruit canned. A surgeo
said to me at Washington that every bottl
Of blackberry cordial or SYRUP that cam
into the hospital saved human life. Thin
Of that, little boys and girls, and take u
your baskets, and 60 and pick them full {
black berries. You can thus aid our brav
men who are fighting to preserve the inst
tntions OF this country for you in the future
There is q syrup prepared fiom the Ioot
the black berry, which many OF the 500
women of our country know how to con
pound, that is almost invaluable. Drie
fruits of every kind are also useful. 81
make this appeal in confidence that OF
people will respond to it. The need il u
gent, the wants of our men are great.
Very respectfully 49, OBJ -.r.rs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
From North Carolina.

The following is an extract from a
letter written by the Rebel Brig. General
Holmes to brother officer in Ewelps corps,
picked up at Silver Spring after the retreat
of the Rebels: '''' '''''
Gov. Vance speaks in Moreantown next
Tuesday. l think he will be elected Gov
ernor If Hold could be elected he would
bring ar her war on US. We would then
bass to fight no. only the Ynnkess, who
threaten us on every side, but dome site
traitors, who are only awaiting the signal
10 rise in open revolt against the CoHeder,
ate Government. Gov. Vance has no,
back bsne enough, and were it not for the
free use OF the military spur in his sides,
the State of North Carolina would long ngo
have gone over to the Yankees by default.
| am ashamed to own it, but the majority
Of North Carolinians not id the army are
traitors to our cause" 40
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21

The Democracy of Marshall County, ;.
Indianay ata Convention held june 25, re-
solved that the war for ths,, suppression Of
the Rebellion sis Illegal, unconstitutional
and UNJUST" thatths barbarities and evils
Of the war would not be materially lessen
cd by mere change of Administration as
long as the war continues" that the Dom.
ocrsey "are firmly opposed to the ifufther
continuance Of this unholy and unnatural
STRIFE, and that they recognize 10 the
person Of the Hon. Clement l. Xsllsadis-
ham an honest, bold,and abb adxscats of
the sacred, fundamental principals Of our
Government, r.....,-.,. .l',.,. ,,..-Iq.,-a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21


THE following letter from the cores
pondent Of the Cincinnati Commercial,
explains itself, and is an act of justice
to the 18th Ohio: l .nu.
NEAR MARIETTA GA, July s.
EDS. Con-. In your Daily, of the 29th
ult., noticed an account, written by your
correspondent Quarters" stating that the
49th Ohio Carried the hill' in charge
made by porior OF Woods division, on
on DIST Of June. Justice TO the men de-
serving the credit Of gaining the posi,ionin
question, at the cost of many valuable lives,
demands correct statement OF the affair,
which "Qua,sus," perhaps innooently has
failed TO give. .a ' ''Ht
Previous to making the charge, the 18th
Ohio was formed in front of the 49th Ohio,
which regiment was te act as q support. -
At the command, the 18th dashed rapidly
over the ravine in front. and, charging up
the hill, engaged the intrenched rebels in q
hand to hand contest, which continued with b
great obstinacy for several minutes. The
enemy was at last forced 10 yield, leaving
several prisoners in our hands. Aftey the
hill was thus gained, the 49th Ohio came
up, aud assisted in holding the position
which was an easy Job, as the Hill was i'm.
mediately strengthened by snothcr brigade.
Beyond what is contained in this stutemen,
concerning the 4Qth Ohio, that regiment
has no claims Tor the honor of that daring
assault. ..l.., .r
W. Il RycHEY, Sergt.
Co, A, 10th Rect, O. V. v, l.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21

We had o very pleasant trip on
aaSmsq ssq sa'saS o ssn.sn a u % e1Pias Ps . .ad
ner at the Randolph Housc, in Bellairc,
public-is the House in that place. About
the middle Of the afternoon we all started
for Pultney Bottom, for the purpose Of
seeing the magnificent vineyard Of Mr..
Robt. Hutchison. After viewing his prem.
ises aud enjoying some Of his most excel
lent wine, ws sat down to substantial meal
prepared under the direction Of his esti.
mAble lady. BY the courtesy OF his neighbor
MIR. John Rodifer--we procured seine,
and with the assistance of Mr.. Hutchison
and bis hands We had most glorious time
10 selning tho river, and catching some very
fine fish. After enjoying ourselves to late
hour--upon which occasion many teasts
were given and speeches made--ws took
our leave cf Mr.. Hutchison, with three
cheers for himself and as many more for
bis lady. After arriving at Bellaire we
were comfortably quartered at the Randolph
House. AT four o'clock our Guernsey coun.
ty friends, and those from the West end Of
our county, left on tho morning train, de-
claring that il was one OF the happiest oc-
casions Of their lives. After partaking of
q most excellent breakfast the balance Of
the party started for home. We must say,
for short trip, We never enjoyed .ourself
more, and We hope Il may not be the last
with the same crowd.-[Gazettc.
The above is too rich to be lost The
gentlemen from Guernsey County re-
ferred to were the Hon. (l) J. w.
White and Judge Okey, and "thoss
from the West end of our County"
was j. II. Collins, of Barnesville.
There is no doubt but this conere.
cation of Copperheads had happy
time, whilst under the influence of Mr..
Hutchlson's "most excellent wine,
and we have understood that the late.
ness of the hour at which the party
"took our leave of Mr.. Hutchison" "
was owing altogether to the fact that
most OF the party were oblivious to
the passage Of time, and the slate
hour" arrived before they had sufficient
control of their locomotive powers to
enable them TO travel, or Of their reas-
oning faculties to tell which way they
wanted TO go.
Hon. j. W. White has thus made his
INST electioneering trip to this County.
The ChaDepaigns Is open.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
" MY Maryland.O

% Maryland is probably some Millions
of Dollars poorer this day for the late Rebel
raid, most Of which she would have saved
by seasonably organizing and drilling her
Militia. She ought 10 have been able to
put Fifty Thousand Militia into the field for
the defense of her own buildings, crops and
cattle, within forty eight hours after hear
ing that an enemy was on her border. Five
thousand Militia Cavalry, mounted, on their
own horses, armed only with revolvers for
close fighting and carbines for use when dis
mounted, might have saved at least half
they have lost. Such cavalry could not be
expected te use swords effectively, nor yet
TO Resist artillery but, lowering on the
hanks and front Of the enemy, driving in
OF capturing his videttes, making dashes at
his wagons and picking up his stragglers, it
could do him great injury with little loss or
risk. t'' -'. ''t.
Now that the raid is over, the pro.
Rebel organism the loyal S.xtes will en-
deavor to- magnify its fruits to the utmost.
Th,rs the Daily News says Of the raiders OH
their retreat: F'' S.t ''H ''ts 500"
"They are strong enough to repcl any
assault that may be made. They obtained
secerof dousand recraits and vast amount
Of supplies.
s4 MARYLAND gave Breckinridge 42.4s2 votes
in GO. while Howard, the Democratic
Peace" candidate for Governor, had bit
2s, 0S6 in '6i and the party has done no
better ever since owing to- its heavy deple-
ton to swell the ranks OF the Rebel armies.
If several thousand more Of them have
just gone, their prospect for carrying the
State for President this Fall must range
considerably below zero. N. Y. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
A Call for 500, 900 More Tfoops.

A Gail for 500, 900 More Troops.
E WAsHfNdToN, July lS.
BY the President of the United States
Of America &A@M
W a pRottAMArfoN.
Whereas. BY the act approved July 4th,
1864, entitled an act furthsf 10 regulate and
provide for the enrolling and calling cut the
national forces and for other purposes, il is
provided that the President of the United
States may at his discretion, at any time
hereafter, call for any number of tbeh as
volunteers, for the respective terms OF one,
two and three years, for the military service,
and that in case the quota, or any part
thereof, Of any town, township, ward Of q
city, precinct or election district, or of a
witk,h the space of fifty da ys after such ca
the President shall Immediately order a
draft tor one year to fill such quota or any
part thereof, which may be untitled and,
Whereas, The new enrolment hereto
fore ordered, is so far complsted, Aas that
the aforesaid act Of Congress may now be
put in operation foriretruiting and keeping
up the strength Of the armies in the field
for garrisobs and such military operations
as may be required for the pbfp6ss of fhe
suppression OF the rebellion and restoring
the authority of the United States Goverh
ment in the insurgeDt States. -a..
Now, therefore, l., Abraham Lincoln
| President of the United States, do Issue
this my call for 100000 volunteers for the
military service, provided nevertheless, that
all credits which may be established under
section eighth OF the aforesaid act, on ac
count OF persons who have entered the
naval service during the present rebellion
and by credits for men furnished to the mil
itafy service ih excess of calls heretofor,
made for volunteers, will be accepted unde
this call, for one, two or three years, a
they may elect and will be entitled to tn,
bounty provided by the law for the perios
of service for which they enlist. And
hereby proclaim, order and direct, that i'm
mediately after the 9th day Of September
1864, being 50 days from the date of tbi
call, draft for troops to serve for one yea
shall be held in eveiy town, township, war
Of city, precinct, election, district, or
}. county not so sub-dividcd, to fill the quot
which shall be assigned to it under this cal
, or any part thereof, which may be unflle
f by volunteers on the said 5th day Of Ser
tember, 1864. ts. -.... ...
In testimony whereof, | have hereunt
set my hand and caused the seal Of tn
T United States to be affixed. Done at tn
! City OF Washington this 18th day of Jul,
: in the year of our Lord 1864, and of th
l Independence Of the United States the s9tl
(Signed.) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
r BY the President. ,.
\. w. II. SEWARD, Sec'y of State, .,.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
s'The Old Oak Chest"--FOur
Children SmOthered.

The Cleveland Herald relates a
shocking oeewrosee, which remind. one Of
the well-known story Of the "Old Oak
Chest" On Wednesday. a man named
Sehoger, living near that city, went with
his wife into the Geld to get load Of hay
leaving in the house their four children;
Mary, aged 7 years; Charles, 10; John, Il
and Catharine, aged year. On returning
the children could not be fousd, Search
was made everywhere for them, but with
out avail, ill next morning their corpses
were discovered In huge old German chest,
in the corn house. They had got into II In
play and shut down the lid, which closed
with spring lock, and they were spesdily
suffocated. I.g li soli3 sat ago. F"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
Are or Sheep.

The age Of sheep may be known by
the front teeth. They are eight 10 number,
and appear all of size. In the second
year the two middle ones fall out, and their
places is supplied by two larger ones. In
the third Year small tooth on. each side
In the fourth year the large teeth arc sin
in number. Tn ths 9Th year stbe whole
front teetk ars largo, frthe sixth ysarths
whole begin 10 get worn. In the seventh
Y1sr tie whole tall ont pr are brokep.f Ii
Is said that the. teeth Of the ewes begin 20
decays al Eve or six, those Of tho yea.hsrs at
seven.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21

Cot. DAN MCooK died In Steuben.
vile on Sunday, Of wounds received whils
at the head Of his regiment in one Of the
recent engagements with tho enemy 10 the
Southwest. The day before his death he
received intelligence that hs had been pro.
NOTED to q BrigadierGsneralship. Four Of
the Mock family, father and three sops.
have fallen at the hands Of the rsbcls du.
ring the war. 10 July, 1861, the youngest
ed at Bull Run. while his father stosd.by his
side 10 July, 1858. the father was suled
by Morgan's men on the 0hio river and In
July, 1864. the subject Of this notice died
rs above stated. General Mock, IL will
be recollected, was killed BY guerrillas 10 N
ambulance Ia the Southwest. Two broth.
srs only are left Of the family, both Of whom
are st present commanding Ohio regiments
" the aeId.-I Wheeling latsllissoeen
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
PresldentlnIs

We catiiiot as yet be induced 70 eni-
bark in q vehement canvass for the Presi-
dency in prospect. for we believe that mat
ters Of araver and more pressing memont
should now engage the attention Of the
American People; but there may be exptr-
iments on public credulity too monstroiis to
escape rebnkct even though they relate to
topic so remote as the Presidency. Thus
the Round Table, in an article on the SUBJ
jeot gives the following as the estimates of
the ripal pofties as to the probable vote
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21

Two negro regiments have been Or
ganized at Louisville, KY, and six or
seven are being organized at Camp
Nelson. The Examining Board for
officers for colored regiments at Lex
ington is passing large number of ap-
plicants, who are at once detailed to
duty by General Burbridge, In advance
oftheir commissions from Washingto II.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
Internal AtrOcity.

f.. The spirit of demons seems to pos
sess the rebel Guerrillas who are now rob.
bing and numbering, in different parts Of
the State. Last week q young man by the
name OF Geo. Hartle, living in the neigh.
borhood Of Pennington, St. Francis County,
a member Of the Il. NJ. NJ, was taken from
his home by band of fbushwhackers, con-
Quoted to the woods aud tortured to death
in the most horrible manner. His hands
were tied behind him by inserting small
withes under the teadous of each wrist; he
was then suspended by another withe around
his neck, and, at the same time, his flesh
was scored with knives. He was found
dead the next morningl What punishment
is too severe to be meted cut to these fisnds
in human shape?-fSt Louis News,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-07-21
Washingten and Lincoln.

In the course Of his speech at the
New York Ratification Meeting on Wed
nesday evening" Hon. Henry j. Raymond
related the following incident; ..ao @
After this war had been going on about
q year, you all remember that the hearts Of
a great many people waxed faint at the
prospect before them. Mr.. Lincoln had not
shown then fully as he has done since his
thorough adaptatioTto the crisis upon which
his lot was cast. l happened to be in
Washington at the time, aud heard q re-
mark made by one Of the most Distinguish
ed members of the government Il don't
feel at liberty to call his name) in private
circle, at which the general tone OF remark
was in disparagement of the President. The
gentleman listened to the whole discourse
and then said: "Well, gentlemen, / beg to
make remark to which suppose you will
not assent. ] suppose" said he, first
that you sll believe that Washington was
raised up by a special Providence TO carry
our country through the war for our indie.
pendenoe. They all said. Yes. they had
no doubt Of it. Said he, We'll, I have
made it my business to study the character
of Abraham Lincoln. have done it thor
oughly; believe l appreciate it; 3 think !
understand his weakness and his strength;
believe that I know every element that
entera into his management of public ques.
tiens, and tell you to-day, as the result Of
that study. what you will net now believe,
but which you will believe ono year from
to day, and what the great body Of the
people will believe before his term is ever,
that Abraham Lincoln was as truly raised
up to carry this country safely through the
pcrils Of this rebellion as Washington was
to carry us through :our revolution; lap
plause. and believe that events will jus
tify that sagacious and just remark.