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the Gcmrom-r.l clearly In the defensive. The light-la
onr cloud Is, thet hr no concessions p.Bfible to honor, to
light, open the part of the North, could this war have
Another bright light in thit olond of war to, that a true
national feeling to Doing developed. We are feeling what
a wicked thing it ie for a man not to love hie country
unto the death.
AcotherJiibt {rt this clond of war is the prospect of
our bflrg purified from its cause—the extinction of oar
grtftt national siu of slavery.
*« Our obco \ appf conatiy” ha? been a common ex
jprefslon itoce tb*> J2th of ArrlJ,l36l. Newspapers and
ppnipMeta hare printed it, platforms, rostrums, and
pulpits bare uttered it. Iu conversation it has been ac
vop ei as the formula of words most expressive of a po
lled anterior to this horrible, wicked war.
I have feared at times that, ignorantly or purposely,
these words hare been used to express more than the
facts of onr history would warrant. 4 -
• Tbat In tbo short period of onr national history we
have grown ft cm a people of throe to 30 €OO,OOO, is true,
true, that our territorial expansion has been wondroaaly
that wt- bftve'devfioped the resources of this wide
»»prf ed teriUory to a degree r-ommending the wonder and
admiration of the wcrlo; air this I admit, and it is came
of ibinkfulneßß
let. us tnank God for the national domain ihat he has
committed to cur hurt Let ns thank Him who led our
fatb<it out from the house of their European bondage,
when they were rebooted bv adversity to such ideas of
religion and of government aa have, In His good pro
vidence, found here a field for their development. Lei
ns thank Hina who, presiding over the destinies of na
tions, reserved this land for colonization to the period of
the Bfeformaiion atd of the printing- press and for m«»
whose love of freedom had been kindled into passion by
the struggle of ideap, and the ebook cf arms on the battle
fields of ibe Old World. Let os thank Him who so
mingled theeli hieuto in the composition of this nation at
the period of its formation. let us thank the Pro
vidence who wafted to these predestined shores the germs
ofagreatand free people. But that, up to the breaking
out of there distnrhJnoet, we have been in reality tho
happy people, with no cause of disturbance that some
imagine, is to misreed the facts of onr history. Oottsges
have been built; vir et ards have been planted whoso fruit
has ripened ; « ardors have exhaled their odors on the
sides of mountains Ihat have been warning of desolation,
by low internal rumblings and mutterlngs, and at last
have fulfilled their prophecies hi deluges of fire rolling
down their'sides, burying coltago, and vineyard, and
garden in one common rnin. There has been in these
United States a ftrnggle of ideas, of Bystems, of whioh
this war is but the moral and legloat sequence. No
event in history has bad its antecedents more cleatly de
fined. We have been steadily approaching it. It might
have been avoided; but the period, the happy mome it,
when a different course would have produced * different
result, long einee passed by in our history. A triflo near
its senree would have tamed the course of,the mightiest
liver. . .
>1 The dew drop on the baby plant warps the giant oak
for ever.”
Mr. J. then entered into a history of the political and
moral aspects of the Blavery question, Bhowtag the growth
and culmination of tho slave power in this giant rebel
lion, for which we regret that we have not the room.
I. Cloud—that of a national dtbt.
The bright light in this cloud wos that it would compel
a different class of men to 'take part in the administra
tion of our public affairs—men whose interest would be
politics, not their trade.
11. Olond —that of Spiritual Declension
We feared that the benevolent enterprises of the church
would suffer. On the contrary, tho churches have never
been eo liberal before in their history.
After some allusion to the bountiful harvest of tha
past year as a cause of thankfulness, the discourse was
concluded. Mr. J. occupied an hour aed a half in its
delivery, Its publication in pamphlet form has. been
requested by the congregation. The audience was very
large and attentive throughout its delivery.
The Front-street Church, Kensington.
A large audience greeted the Bov.'J. B. MoOnliongh,
pastor of the Front. Btreet M. E. Ohurch, yesterday
morning. They were favored with an able and patriotic
address. He was in for the abolition of slavery, and con
tended that H was -a mistaken idea that the negroes, if
free, would overrun the North; but that, instead, most
of the colored people north of the line would emigrato to
the South, it beieg amore congenial climate. He then
reviewed the many blessings we have enjoyed during the
past year, end dwelt upon the war which is now devas
tating onr country.
The “Old Brick Church.” Kensington.
Bev. Mr. lishtbnrn, of the Kensington M. E. Church,
also preached a very eUqiient and patriotic sermon yes
terday morning. He quoted extensively from Daniel
Webster, Henry Clay, Gen. Washington, and a number
of onr great statesmen. He was for defending the Union
at all hazsrds, and urged upon his hearers the necessity
of preserving the legacy bequeathed to them by their
forefathers.
The First Congregational Church,
Bev. D L Gear, pastor elect, held appropriate ssrvi-'
ces. A prayer meeting was constituted in the evening,
and numerous supplications presented to the throne of
grace, on behalf of onr soldiers on the tented field, of
the sick, wounded, and dying, in the hospitals which now
dot onr lend, end for the preservation of our beloved
Union, and a speedy restoration to peace. The pastor
elect delivered a short, eloquent, and patriotic address,
which was listened to with rapt attention. The exer
cises were interspersed with appropriate singing.
PRAYER MEETINGS
Union I’rayer Meeting at the' Union M JE
Church,
In accordance with the custom of former years, a
Union Prayer Meeting was held yesterday at 3 o’clock P.
M., in the Union M. E. Church, Fourth street, below
Arch. Christians cf al denominations were invited to
attend, aid the body of the building was well filled by an
earnest and prayerful congregation. The exercises com
menced with singing, after which the Bev. Hr. Winter
made the opening prayer.; In this reference was made to
onr continued prosperity as a country, notwithstanding
the great national calamity. Thanka.were given for the
countless public aud private benefits with which we had
been visited. Supplication was made for tha Preslden 1
of tbs United States and alt men in public stations, and
the help and blessing of God ia our premat dark straggle
with rebellionwas earnestly implored: '
-AftcrsingiDs ftjain, tbo ptiaror of the chllfch, Tiov
Anthony Atwood, remarked that for fifteen years it had
been the'cnskm of Christians to meet in.this place for
the same purpose they had met for span this occasion.
He then called upon the Bev. Hr. Kennard, who led
in a most fervent and comprehensive prayer. “ Book of
Aets ’’ was then sung bf iße-eohg»gaxranpatarHrvrxfrr;
—Hooommenced hy remark,
log, that If the inhabitants of Heaven look down upon
this world, there is no scene in which they takesomhch
delight as one like what was presented by the assembly
to which he spoke. It is the happiness of Heaven that
It is a perfect place; that perfection involves the ob
literation Of those sect, lines which divide Ohristians
here. How pleasant it was for brethren to dwell together
in unity E Sincetthe first meeting of the kind, how many
had joined the great congregation of the church in
another world 1 How peaceful was the scene around the
speaker on the present occasion; how beautifully it on
trusted with the dark and bloody pictures and sounds of
discord without! The speaker was not there, however,
to exhort. He came rather to express thanksgiving.
After wo have discharged our duties in this life conscien
tiously, how axees alii be the recompense of forever
singing our thanksgiving in the world to come!
The beautiful hs urn, “ Dome yo that love the Lord,”
was then sung. The earnest singing of the whole bon-
gregstioh was solemn and impressive in the extreme,
Bev. Mr. Allen wsb then called upon to lead in prayer,
Hs prefaced his prayer with a few remarks having refe
rence to the powor aud influence of persevering prayer.
« Come, thou fonntof every blessing,” was then snug,
ard the Bev. Mr. Bosche, ofßrooklyn, followed in prayer.
Hewassaoreefed by a gentleman rising from among the
audience, end making an extempore address. Bev. Mr.
Chambers then ocnimenced to speak,big well-known "voice
and earnestly imjresslve manner being peculiarly adapted
iothe nature of his subject. The epaaker commenced by'
remarking that be supposed It was with the audience as
it was with himself He had never before appreciated so
sweetly the true meaning of the word Jesus. Jesus!
the rock, the nfuge, the Saviour. St. Paul Bays if
any man hare net the spirit of Ohrist he Is none
of his, There is but one panacea in the universe, and
that is Ihe bipod cf the atonement. We mourn the Ills of
the world on this continent and on all continents. There is
but one great dksase; for the healing of which there is
'•but one appointed remedy, and that is the religion of
■Jeans. We all egree on this one thing as members
Of the Church of Ohrist. The question now was,
Whether we would ail agree together to live more
lor Jesus'! Shonld this be the result of the meet
log's Should there go out from; this masting a ra
diating epirit of love to influence the teeming thousands
in this great city ? Shall we go away thinking about
Jesus 1 ! The speaker thought that to-day amid his au
dienes he had seen many a stranger j not a stranger to
himself, not a stranger to' the pastor, but a stranger to
Jesus. Would no stranger to Jesus be Introduced to
him now, in the next prayer, and taste the tender bliss
of such a friendship ere he Blept to night!
The exercises closed with singing, the whole congrega
tion lieing and joining in Every part of the servile was
impressive to a degree, and as the solemn shades of eve
ning enveloped that worshiping congregation, the most
indifferent could not but have felt that it was good for
them to be there.
Union Gathering: at'the .Church of the New
Testameut
f A large and respectable meeting, composed of mem
bers of the different Evangelical persuasions, was held
last night at the eburoh corner of Eleventh and Wood
streets. The pastor opened the meeting by announcing
the Ist hymn—» All hail the power of Jesoe* name!"
which was Bung with much spirit, all present joining in
the staging.
A prayer was then offered by the Bey. Dr. Miller, alter
Which th* Bev. it. Kranth delivered a very eloquent
and impressive address, in which he stated that it was
the feeling ef man F that it would have been more be
coming to us as a peop'c, if we had kept the day as one
of humiliation and prayer rather than that of thanks
giving. It bed been said that we have nothing to feel
thankful for; who would hava believed, two years since,
that we would bave been torn asunder as we have
been! “does it not appear like mockery thus to
appear thankful'!” The ttought that our distracted
state, would p,cve a cause of discouragement
to other nations now dowr-trodden by oppression, he be
lieved to be erroneous. If we fail to sustain ourselves in
the present struggle, it will be because we took to our
bosom the serpent, and have been poisoned by its contact.
We can thank God that our experiment, if it fail, will
still be a blei Bing fo mankind, Arter addressee by the
Bev. Drs. Adams, Bevins, and Stockton, the meeting ad
journed by singing in a most beautiful manner the Star
Spangled Banner.
THE MILITARY HOSPITALS
The day was observed with becoming spirit in the vari
ous hospitals about the city. They were yesterday
thrown open for public visitors, who embraced the Invi
tation with avidity. The' soldiers wore a cheerfnl ap
pearance throughout the d ay, and greeted their numerous
visitors with a cordial welcome. The Thanksgiving din
ners wete’ sumptuous at all the hospitals, and most of
them were the contributions of benevolent ladies, whose
services the soldiers hold in lasting regard. In fact, there
Vtas, on every, hand, an expressed sympathy for our gal*
lant defenders In ihe churches, and at the firesides, on
the streets, and evenjat the places of amusements, the
goldlers fate was thought or, and sympathy was spoken
as it was felt, for those near onr homes as forlthose upon
ibe battle fields afar off. The. hospitals were dressed in
their gayest regvlia. The national flag streamed from
the roof, end gave an Inspiration of patriotism to the
scenes within.
s Tlie Filth-street Hospital,
The hospital at Fifth and Buttonwood streets presented
a most interesting appearance. On the tint floor were
gathered as many of the wounded as could conveniently
leave their couches, who were ranged in front of a plat
form, occupied by a band of muslo, and a number of
prominent clergymen. The room was also well filled
with ladies, and the ntmoat interest was taken in the ex
ercises of the occasion. The sendees opened with the
staging of a national hymn, by a large choral society,
under the dlrestion or Prof. Edgar Bead, after which
Bev. T. J. Shepherd read an appropriate passage of
Borlptwe..
A fervent prayer was offered by Bey. T. Re Witt Tal-
mage, In which ihe welfare; of our country and tls Insti
tutions was devoutly remembered. _
Bov. A G. Thomas, chaplain, delivered an Iptrednotory
address, which was received: with great satisfaction by
the soldiers as well as by the rest of the audience. ;
He said that, owing, to the patriotic desire of the fire
men lo join the soldiers in their thanksgiving festivities,
and because they bad volunteered to take them out in
their embnlancee, thero were fewer of the patients pre
sent than might have beßn expected. He hoped, how
ever, they would enjoy themselves as well as hs could
wish them. It was-one of the cheering indications of
the present time that, amid all onr gloomy periods as
well as in onr more cheerful moments, there was a disposi
tion to look back to tho glorious history of the past, to
reflect upon the good deeds of our forefathers, and to
profit by the example they have given ns. Be wsb glad
■to recognize the existence of a high patriotism every
where exhibited, and growing veneration for our
flag, and an increased desire to prolong the blessings
of onr free institutions. We should thank God that
the spirit of our Bevolntionary fathers has not
deserted us, but that every day the fires of patriotism
are brightening, that we still continue to cherish
that love of country which will ultimately save ns and
regenerate us bb a nation. Mr. Thomas related a con
versation which he had with one of the soldiers of the
hospital in the morning. He inquired whether he would
not like lo be at home to enjoy a New England Thanks
giving to-day. « Yes," said Ihe soldier, «I would like
to be home to-day, but I would rather be with my regi
ment at Fredericksburg.” That is a noble sentiment,
and does honor to our nobie volunteer.
Mr. Thomas was followed in short addresses by Bey.
Beuben Jeffrey, T. Dewitt Talmage, and o thers, and
tie aiternoon psssed off in the most pleasant manner.
The West Philadelphia. Hospital
The ladies’ Association for soldiers’ relief presented
yesterday a turkey and pie dinner to every soldier in
each and every, ward of fthe General Hospital, Forty
. fourth and Spruce streets, West'Philadelphia. So that
that the entire 1,650 soldiers were provided for, by the ap
proval of Dr Hayes, the surgeon in charge. The entire
arrangements were perfected by Mrs. Mary A. Brady and
Miss Diddle O. Price.
This «’Ladies’Association for Soldiers’ Belief,” bought
and contributed 175 turkeys, 100 chickens, 850 large
pies, 7 barrels of appies, 10 geese, 20 ducks, 85 baked rice
puddings, and a quantity of pickles. At one o’clock yes
terday a bakery-oven was engaged to roast the poultry,
and it was sent in warm in covered wagons. This is the
largest hospital in Philadelphia. '
Knee-street Hospital.
A Thanksiiving-dinner was alto given to the inmates
of Bace-street Hcspilal. :Tbe tables were handsomely
arranged, end abundantly tnpplisd with poultry, vega
tables, ssuees, pickles, and pastry. The patients were
in excellent spirits, and cheered heartily for General
Burnside, Dr. Bnrple, the surgeon in charge ; for Mrs.
Hammett, and the ladies of the committee, and for Hr.
Potter, who collected money to purchase poultry for the
dinner. So liberal were the donations for thanksgiving
day, that enough food remains over for a second dinner.
This was the case at nearly all the hospitals.
master-street Hospital.
The ladies who superintend the affairs at this hospital
are deserving of much praise for the noble efforts they
are makingfor the relief of the sick and wounded who
have been placed there for medical treatment.
On Thanksgiving Day the inmates of the hospital
were afforded an opportunity of partaking of a first-rate
dinner, provided for them by the committee of ladies in
charge, which consisted of ninety-five turkeys and an
immense number of minco and apple pies, with many
other of the good things of this life.
The turkeys were all cooked at a neighboring bakery,
and were brought from thence by a brigade formed of
the convalescents of that institutibn for the occasion.
After being well supplied with turkey the surgeon in
charge was presented by Dewett O. Moore, Esq , with
an evergreen tree, as a testimony of regard for his kind
ness towards the men. The tree was accepted by the
snrgeon in a short but appropriate speech. The forma
Hoc of a turkey brigade is a new era In the military tac
tics, and shows that Dr. Goddard is not only a good sur
geon, bnt an eminent tactician.
George-street Hospital.
The sick and wounded soldiers at this hospital were
treated to a Thanksgivingfesilval, gotten up by the mem
bers of the Etv. Dr. Chandler's Church. Everything
was gotten np in style, and passed off pleasantly.
Cooper-Shop Hospital.
The Cooper shop Befreahment Committee bountifully
supplied the patients in their hospital with turkeys,
mince pies, and other delicacies.
THANKSGIVING DOINGS ALONG THE
STATE HOUSE ROW.
At five o’clock yesterday afternoon the lower part of
Chestnut street presented a most animated spectacle.
High life and low life was there depicted, and innume
rable vsrietiej graced the sidewalks, and enhanced the
natnrai attractions of the curb stone. The'State House
steps were occupied, by a very inoffensive and well
meaning individual, in a whitish neck-tie. ,This gentle
man was a street preacher. What he Bald in regard to
tne slniulnees of the present world, and the eternal
misery of sinners in the next, was very well expressed,
but by no means well received by his auditors. BmaU
boys plied penny-whistles, and;blgr- ones sarcastically,
requested him not to “ swear in that sort ef style.” His
congregation grew towards the, last qutte rudo. As we
passed up the street he was occupying the top step, and
when we came down we discovered him in the Immediate
vicinity of the curb-stone.
The usual number of chestnut-roasters were on the
lock-out, and boot blacks were not scarce. In,one cor .
ner a man selling some sort of tooth preparation delighted
the crowd by squeezing boy b’ heads under his arm, and
gratuitously cleaning their teeth, with the
tory remark, “ How Jookat; thotJcoth.jtentlemea:i” A.
nntnber of mutes w»re round the stand. Whether he
took their teeth in tow we cannot say. The man who
told your weight for so much had two or three in charge,
and ihe man with the machine for testing the strength of
the arm had likewise a number ahsut him. The gentle
man who sold shaving soap, and held a sort of lottery for
-awff-kJta Kwartlthnn I. Kan aa>s*» f -Am4-whs^»af>4 BQP'
rcunded by a curious crowd The apple women "were
particularly fortunate; and the showman did a passable
business. Soiferino and bronze-colored ribbons were the
prevailing colors in ladies’ bonnets; and more bad jokes
weie made by wbiaberandoes than ware ever made on
ar-y other Thanksgiving day. The sky was bright, the
air was balmy, the gas-lamp 3 were flickering and the
sidewalks dry and cleanly. Individually and collect
ively, the pleasure-seekers of Philadelphia may be said
'to have had a high old time,
GENERAL AMUSEMENTS
The different theatres .were filled by large and en
thueieetie audiences, whose love for the drama did not
interfere with their devotions. At the Walnut-street
Theatre Hr. Davenport appeared as « Damon,” and
gained infinite applause by his patriotism and pathos.
Mr. Tilton screamed through “ The Hick of the Woods”
dk the irrepressible Jibbenainosy. At the Arch Mr.
Clarke pleased his youthful friends inihe afternoon and
tvcniDg. performing five characters, most of which were
excellent, and ail of them extremely humorous. Captain
WiUißms, with his unique Whaling Voyage, and Mr.
Abel, with his wonderful Stereopticon, drew great audi.
tncte, while the circus men at Gardner & Heming’s
Amphitheatre joked and galloped their horses through the
day end evening.
THANKSGIVING.
■ We cannot close our report without introducing
Charles Sprague’s beautiful poem upon the subject of
Thanksgiving.”. In it we see a perfect picture of our
own dear people in this cily yesterday:
We are ail here,
Father, mother, -
Sister, brother,
All who hold each other dear.
Each chair is filled; we’re all at home!
To-night let no cold stranger come.
It is not often thus around
Our old familiar hearth we’re found.
Bless, then, the meeting and the spot ;
For once be every care forgot;
let gentle peace assert her power,
And kind affection rule the hour.
We’re all—all here.
We’re not all here.
Seme are away—the dead one! dear,
Who thronged with ns this ancient hearth,
And gave the hour to guileless mirth,
Fate, with a stern, relentless hand, '
Looked in, and thinned onr little band;
Heme like a night flash passed away,
And st me talk lingeixng day by day;
The dtiiet grave yard—some lie there—
And cruel ocean has his share.
Wa’re not ail here.
Wears all here!
■Even they—the dead—though dead so dear—
Fond memory, to her duty true,
Bring* back their faded forms to view.
How life, like, through the mist of years,
Bach well remembered face appears!
We see them, as in times long past:
From each to each kind looks are cist:
We bear their words; their smiles behold:
They’re round ns as they were of old.
We are all here.
We areal! here,
Father, mother,
Bister, brother,
You that I love, with love so dear.
This may not long of tts be said:
Soon mnet we join the gathered dead:
And by the hearth we now sit round.
Seme other oircle will be fotmd.
Oh ! then, that wisdom may we know,
Which yields a life of peace below
80, In the world to follow this,
May each repeat In words of bliss.
We’re all—all here!
An Especial Mask op Thanksgiv
ing EYE —The course of the Beceiver or Taxes, Wm.
P. Hamm, Esa, has been such toward his associates in
office as to cement strong friendship among all. That
friendship, last evening, took a substantial shape In the
presentation, by them, to Hrß..Hamm, of a pair of solid
silver pitchers and salver, In workmanship more beauti
ful than any other city than Philadelphia i* capable of
produoing. The artificers of the costly token were
Meisrs. William Wilson A Bon, 8. W. corner or Fifth and
Cherry streets. A thousand dollars’ worth of bullion,
at so short a notice, that the production seems like
magic, were trsnimnied into this splendid present. The
pitchers are twenty-two inches high. They are of olasel
cal design, inorusted with the beautifully delioate tracery
for which the makers have attained celebrity all over the
Union.- The notioe received by the manufacturers was
bo brief, that they deserve credit for their promptness.
We bave good authority for saying that a similar ser
vice, made in Hew York, for presentation to the
Emperor of Japaß, was no comparison to this elaborate
ly exQuisife work of Messrs. Wilson & Bon, of Philadel
phia. Each piece is inscribed, Presented to Mrs. Wm.
P. Hamm, as a token of regard to Wm P. Hamm, Esc
by his associates in office, Philadelphia, Nov. 27th, 1862.”
At the hospitable mansion of Hr. Hamm, last night,
tbo presentation was made. His amiable lady is now
the possessor of a suite o! piste not to be exoelledin
the palaces of royalty.
A Splendid Affair —-The Vigilant
t’ Fire Company housed, yesterday afternoon, a handsome
' ambulance for the conveyance of sick and wounded
| soldiers to the hospitals on their arrival In this city.
The body of tl e vehicle Is Mack, highly ornamented,
i the running-gear being white, striped with gold.' On
. the front and back are the emblem, number, and date of
, institution of the company, while on each side is a su
perb medallion portrait of Washington’s head, supported
by a Fire Zonave holding two American flags. Some
new improvements have been adopted .in the oonstruc
tlon of the above, It having glass doors at each end, and
■ aim folding steps. It Is well lighted by a lamp in the
centre, while on the outside are placed two neat lanterns.
The turnout attracted considerable attention on its way
homo, the handsome black hones belonging to the com
( pany being tricked oot in holiday attire. This vehicle le
;j deemed the handsomest and most complete of its kind la
the city. .
C fu firm.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28,1862.
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wad naval departments. When need, It will be paid for.
We give our columns this morning to the
Doctors of Divinity. Thanksgiving Day be
longs to the religious profession, and. it is pro
per that we should hear what its teachers have
to say. These' reverend gentlemen have- a
vast influence in moulding public opinion.
Their ministrations appeal to the hearts of
thousands. The exponents of ■ God’s holy
word, their influence is a source of consola
tion to the sad, and comfort to the weary and
faint-hearted. In despotic countries we
too often find the clergy an. echo of
absolute power, the slave of an arbitrary
lawlessness; but in free America, the min
ister of God speaks from the hearts of all
who follow his holy calling. It is a noble
thing to see so much union and harmony
among these mighty leaders of public opinion.
Loyalty to the country is loyalty to God, and
we welcome these holy ministers of his will as
powerful adjuncts to our mighty cause. It is
proper that the pulpit should occasionally
speak, even through the press, and we give the
pulpit of Philadelphia an undivided audience
in our columns this morning. • ‘ '
THE WAR.
Advices from the Southwest assure us that in a
short time we shall have undisputed possession of
all the Stateß bordering upon the Mississippi river,
with that great channel of commerce and trans
portation open for our free use, from Cairo to New
Orleans. There is but one movement to be
made to seoure this great end, and we need
scarcely say that this will be a simultaneous
one throughout the Southwest. The Army
ef tho Cumberland will move to Knoxville,
follow the rebels up, driving them, naked and
starving, through the mountain gorges of Tennes
see. The Army of the Tennessee will soon make
Pemberton wish that poor Price and Van Dora
could bear the disgrace of a disaster which awaits
him. Generals Curtis, Blunt, and Schofield will
certainly destroy the few thousand disorganized
rebel troops in Arkansas under Holmes and Hind
man, and with them and his gunboats Gen. MoCler
nand will finish the work. After this, a score
may have to be settled with Generals Breokinridge
and Jeff. Thompson, hutitis probable that General
Butler can attend to the urgent necessities of these
gentlemen. The campaign in the Southwest, this
season, will eclipse that of last winter, in
the brilliancy and frequency of successes, and
the importance of results. The backbone
of the rebellion will be broken in the Southwest
and its head will be smashed at Richmond before
the new Congress meets.' We are moving on to
certain victory and sure results everywhere, and
now, more than over, we begin to hope that an
honorable peace will be conquered before the
European Powers have time to arrange the diplo
macy of mediation or recognition.
THE NEWS.
Some time since the English papers announced
that “ a dashing steam-yacht” was preparing for
sea at a British port, and intimated that she “ would
scon be heard from in America.” She was de
scribed as “a splendid little craft, swift as a doer,
and trim as a hunter,” There is now at the Brook
lyn navy yard a vessel which is supposed to be the
one alluded to. She is called the Ouohita, and
was captured in trying to run the blockade. She
is a beautiful model of naval architecture, and will
make a serviceable companion for the diminutive
man-of-war America, another swift little craft;
which has been seen in England—at Cowes.
Gen. Heiman, of Nashville, in command on the
Tennessee river at Fort Henry, died at Jackson,
Miss., on Sunday. He was a Prussian by birth,
and a skilful officer.
Major Gen. McCook has lately reorganized his
staff, a complete list of which is as follows : Major
J. A Campbell, A. .A. G.; Col. James Barnett,
Chief or Arcniery; Lieut— Col. E. B. Eangdon,
Assistant Inspector General; Capt. Horace N.
Eisher, Engineer Officer; Capt. J. T. Boyd, A. Q.
M.; Capt. J D. Williams, A C. S.; Surgeon G.
B, Beebe, Medical Director; Capt. G. P. Thruston,
Ordnance Officer; Capt. Orris Blake, Provost Mar
shal ; Capt. W. T. Hobbtzell, Capt: L. M. Hozoa,
Capt. Beverly J. Williams, and Major Caleb Bates,
Aids-de-Camp.
General Rosecuans has issued an order re
questing the attendance at Mass, on every Wednes
day, of all Roman Catholics oonnec'ed with his staff,
escort, and attendants. The Catholic bishop of
Huntsville, Alabama, is among the guests of General
Eosecransj and proposes remaining with him until
he reaches Huntsville. With General Rosecrans,
Colonel Moody, of the 74th, and Colonel Stanley, of
the 18th, the religious elementof Ohio is well re
presented.
It will be remembered that Major General Mc-
Cook lost all his private baggage, clothing, <£o., at
the battle of Chaplin Hills. It was captured by
General Hardee, who has writt;n to McCook, in
forming him that it will be returned to him in a
few days.
The. capitol is now ready for the commencement
of the last session of the present Congress. .
The Taunton (Mass ) Republican says that Col.
Pierce, of the 29ih Regiment, is expected soon in
Massachusetts, at the head of a recruiting party,
while the regiment is “ in winter quarters.”
Brigadier General Hebron, of lowa, will
command in tho Southwest until Schofield re
covers. ‘
Mb. David KinneAr, the senior proprietor of
the Montreal Ifera/tt, is dead.
The following-named officers compose the staff of
Maj. Gen. MoClernand: Maj Warren Stuart,
chief of cavalry; Maj. Walter B. Scates, assistant
adjutant general ; Col. Thos. S. Mather, chief of
artillery; Maj. S. Ramsey, aid : de-camp; Maj.
Hezekiah Williams, medical director; Maj. H. C.
Freeman, engineer; Capt. W. Rives, aid-de-camp;
Capt. F. Anneke, chief of ordnance ; Lient, S.
Jones, ordnance officer;'Lieut. H. P. Christie, aid
de-camp. . / ■
Hon. Richabd S. Fields, lately appointed
United States Senator from New Jersey, to fill the
vacancy occasioned, by the death of Senator Thom
son, was formerly Attorney General of the State,
Bis term of oiEee will expire on the 4th of March
aext, and sooner if the Legislature see fit to elect,
Capt. Chceoh Howe, Provost Marshal of Har
per’s Ferry, has been relieved from that duty, and
ordered to report to Maj. Gen. Sedgwiok, who
takes the field in a few days. ~ -
The Maine State authorities have decided that
Portland has sent the full quotas required of her
undt r the calls of July and August last, and the
order for a draft has been withdrawn. :
The New York and New Haven Railroad Com
pany have raised the wages of their conductors
fifteen dollars per month, so that they now receive
$9OO per year. -
It is announced that- four of the seven Territories
will make application for admission into the Union
as States at the next session of Congress. Which
Territories are referred to is not stated; probably
Utah; Dakotah, Nevada, and Ariwona-
, The trial of General McKinstry, at St. Louis,
will be finished in about two weeks Tne impres
sion is that it will result, in a verdict of acquittal.
Its cost to the Government will be somewhere in
the vicinity of a hundred thousand dollars
The publishers of the Boston newspapers have
been compelled, in consequence of the very great
increase in the price of white paper, to advance the
price of their respective sheets to news agents and
dealers, and, Consequently, to the public. This
increase includes the Herald, Journal, Traveller,
and Transcript.. The Post, Advertiser, and
Courier will, we are informed, continue to sell at
three cents per copy, as heretofore, but will reduce
their dimensions.
Military and naval matters are very active at
Cairo. Gunboats are leaving rapidly, and trans
ports loaded with troops pass down daily. Stir
ring news is expected from the Lower Mississippi
in the course of a few days
A FbdebAl force is pushing towards Knoxville,
Tenn., to obtain control, if possible, of the railroad
at that point.
Accountability
Mr. Robert Dale Owen, in his recent
letter to Mr. Secretary Chase, was the author
of an axiom when he said « accountability
should be the watchword—accountability,
stern, unrelenting f” If we have erred in any
thing since we entered into this war, it has been
in our forbearance to those who failed in respon
sible positions. This failure has been natural.
We were all new men, in a new work, when we
began to tight; and when that fight assumed
the proportions we now see, we found our
selves engaged in a task which nothing
in history can parallel. It was something stu
pendous, vast, immeasurable. It encompassed
empires and continents, rivers that run from
one zone to another, mountains whose sum
mits the foot of man has never reached, de
serts, and fertile valleys, and inland seas.
The beat of the drum has been heard from
ocean to ocean, and the civilized nations sur
round the arena as eager and interested
spectators. How could we, peaceful men that j
we were, tillers ot the soil, merchants, and
THE PRESS—PHILADELPHIA.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1862.
artificers, with no idea of war Beyond a shir- ■
migh at Banker Hill and a conflict at Buena
Vista, instantly measure the task before us,
and adapt ourselves at once to the over
whelming labor? General Scott himself, with
the experience of generations forming his
judgment, and animated by a sincere desire to
save the Union, failed when-he attempted to
predict tie cost of our great undertaking. It
will take 300,000 men, Baid General Scott.
General Balleck’s muster-rolls contain near
ly a million.
If we have failed in exacting a stern and
unrelenting accountability from those who
serve the State, it is because we would not
be harsh before we were competent to judge.
We are no longer so. We kno w when to cen
sure and when to applaud; and we shall visit
censure and applause where they justly belong.
The soldier who deserves well of his country;
who has fought with bravery and discretion,
will receive a soldigr’sreward. Buthesitating,
timid, unreliable men—generals who cannot
lead and subalterns who cannot follow—sol
diers without the conscience of this cause,
who merely obey because disobedience is
death—who do not feel that in this holy
war the country demands enthusiastic and
ceaseless devotion—should be held to an ac
countability as stern as that visited upon the
traitor and the coward. When a soldier says,
“ I fight merely because I am commanded to
fight—because I have taken an oath to obey
the articles of war, and because I could not
hesitate without dishonor!” he is guilty of
moral treason, more effective and vicious than
the treason of Jefferson Davis; He is a
pretender, a false friend, an eye-servant,
whose heart Is away in the camp of the enemy,
and who is a dishonorable soldier, because he
cannot he an honorable traitor.
All these things must end. We must be
rigid and stern, as well as magnanimous and
generous. We must inspire every one with
the true spirit, so that men can no longer sneer
at us as mercenaries, and say with scornful
truth that in a war for honor wo fight like
mercenaries, and in a war for liberty we fight
like slaves.
Washington, Nov. 27,1862. /
There is not an intelligent gentleman who
calmly surveys the many fleldsjof this great
war, and tries to solve the maiiy problems
which must be solved before that war is
honorably concluded j who does not frequently
say to himself, that the men who administer
the Federal Government are entitled to the
amplest indulgence, and the most energetic
support. The embarrassments suggested to
his own mind by these reflections make him
tolerant as to those who must know more
about the great controversy than himself
I take it for granted that these men
are honestly disposed to prosecute the war
vigorously, and to bring it to a speedy conclu
sion ; it is impossible that patriotic citizens,
clothed with such vast responsibilities, should
have any other object in view. To proceed
on the adverse theory is to believe that so
great a cause, instead of elevating good men
. into patriots, degrades them into traitors. . It
is among the possibilities, that however
this conflict may end, those who: have
been prominent on the right side may
be forgotten, even in the event of triumph,
by their countrymen. When, therefore,
I see what 1 see daily, the toil, the.
tribulation, the incessant occupation of Mr.
Lincoln and his constitutional advisers, and
think how lam myself disturbed -in my own
little sphere, and how frequently disposed to
say that they ought to do. things which they
have not done, and should have left undone
things which they have done, I am selfishly
rejoiced that these burd ens are borne by others,
and that I have few of them to carry myself.
I called to see the Secretary of War a few
■flays ago, at a fixed hour. He was receiving
and listening to a host of citizens who were
presenting their respective petitions. One,
evidently a man of position and wealth at
home, had come to ask for a furlough for
his gallant son; another had an extraordi
nary invention to. offer ; another desired a
pass to visit his dying son, near Fortress
Monroe; another, a . newspaper': man, of
i<-a.. t he latest
information; another, a. politician' of hotejf
was solicitous to speak on public questions.
This scene ran through nearly two longjiours.
No matter how readily such business may be
despatched>.and no matter what .the good na
ture of the Secretary, of f&per. do
ybu suppose any man would’carry into asud
den Cabinet council after such a trial as this,
and how prepared wonld he bo to sit down to
discuss the great questions, and to attend to
the greater issues involved in this war f
What kind of appetite do you think he would
have for his .dinner ? What- sort of disposi
tion for sleep ? What is true of oho Secre
tary is true of every other Secretary, and
wbat is true of them is ten times true of the
President. It is easy for men to say all these
details and intermediate matters should be
referred to subordinates, but when the subor
dinates themselves are overtaxed and over
worked, and when Congress refuses to add
materially to the clerical force in any one of
the Departments, the responsibilities and
labors of Cabinet ministers may-be measura
bly conceived. It was-a habit osr former De
mocratic Presidents to say that no President
could faithfully administer his thigh office
unless he was rescued from the constant ap
peals of the people; and I recollect when
Cabinet ministers hid themselves from the
-politicians and visitors in order to discharge
their ordinary duties. If yon will look over
the Bine Book yon will be startled to see how
few persons have been added to the official
list since the Administrations ■Of “Van Buren,
Harrison, Polk, Fillmore Pierce, and Bucha
nan. And yet, from the time ,of Van Boren
to the time ofLincoln, at least two Presidents ■
have died in the harness, and one, .Colonel
Polk, worn out by Presidential; duties, died
shortly after the expiration of his term. Any
body can draw the contrast. We have a war upon
our hands, such as amazes all mankind, and
it increases arid intensifies the labors, trou
bles, and responsibilities of the Government.
I ask you whether the loyal citizens of the
United States, not to speak of*those who do
not claim to be loyal, should not bear these
facts In mind when, in their cosy homes, they
criticise and carp at their political representa
tives and friends ? Occasional.
Genera) McClellan at the Public Schools.
Jlejor , General McClellan anti lady visited Public
School No'. 45 in New York, on TaesJa7, ana were re
ceived with mnoh enthiiaiasm by the pqpils."
Upon theappesrance of the General thbboys gave nine
cheers, when he spoke to them as follows:
SPEECH OP GEN. Jt’CLELLAN-r •
The General said: My yonng friends, yon wlli hsrdly
expect much of a speech from me at this tioie. But I
thank you for this, reception, and the, opportunity of
visiting ylt does my Mart more real good to see yonr
cheVifnl faces, than all the crowds of growh-up people
which surround me. And while the older ones are away
on the battle* field, to preserve our land, do , yon so be
have and learn, that yon may take their places. He! not
the pnsent gout-ration excel yours in intelligence and
wisdom, bnt above alt excel them In truth and honor.
At tho conclusion of the General's speech, he was
honored with a round of applause. The Star Spangled
Banner was then sung by a veteran ol 18X8, and the
ehorns by the school, when the General retired.
GENERAL Ji’CLELLAN AMONG THE YOUNG LADIES.
General HeCleUaanextvisitedthe FemaieDepartment,
where, also, every available apace of ro'o# was oconpled.
B. B. Bandall,. City Saperlntendeht, weloomed him In aa
appropriate speech, when the school aasg “The Bear
Old Flag.” -
Young Labi*s ; I am very glad to have met yon in
this way, and to see so many of the faces of the young
ladies of New York. Ab I told yonr companions np
stairs, it was for them to take the place of those who are
battling for onr common conn try, sort is yonrs to take
the place of yonr mothers, and thus preserve the purity
of this great city. That yen will do It lam certain,
from yonr faces lam delighted to have seen yen.
The General had no sooner taken his seat than a
pretty little girl advanced and resented him with a
beautiful wreath of flowers. The, General shook the
tittle Miss by the hand very cordially.
Boston, Nov. 27.— “ Thanksgiving ’’was observed to
day in the old fashioned Mow England stylo. The ab
sent ones were remembered, both in the church service
and at family' gatherings. Business was entirely sus
pended. '
Ke "' Yobk, Nov. 27.—There was a general suspension
of business here to. dag, and the churches were well
attended.
Gen. Banks paid a visit of Inspection to day to certain
transports. The indlca‘lons_pf the departure of hts ex
pedition multiply.- , , . ,
: The hospitals in this vicinity, were snpptted with a
ThankßglviDgdinner,bythe liberalityofrho citizens.
At the. rooms of the Soldier’s Belief Associatios, on
Broadway, some 200 sick soldiers were bountifully re
galed with all the substantiate and de'losclea of the
season..
gperches, appropriate to the occasion, were.made by
Col. Howe, Bey. Dr. Osgood, Mason Jones, and others.
A band of muaio was also provided, by the snbscrlptlon
of prominent merchants.
Tlihnksgiving in tlic Army.
Washington, Nov. 2? —Thanksgiving was generally
observed by the soldiers in the hospitals, who were libe
rally supplied with luxuries: r
The contrabands at (the ; cautp were feasted by their’
colored hlends, of whom a large nmnbtr wrre ia attend- *
auce. ' ''!■■.■' - :
LETTER FROM “ OCCASIONAL.”
GENERAL JI’CLELLAN? RESPONSE.
Thanksgiving Day:
WASMITSfCiTOIN'.
Special Despatches to “The Press.”
Washington, November 27,1862.
Thanksgiving Day
Wag very generally observed here, and the greatest
exuberance or spirits was manifested by tbe people.
Pennsylvania avenue was thronged with promenaders
daring the entire day. The Morning Chronicle Is the
only paper that will be pnbllshed here to-morrow. It
will coni aln fnil details of the. observance of the day in
all the public places of meeting In the city. The festival
at the contraband. campjwag a unique affair. Senator
Pomeroy and Oongreaßrntn Hutchins, of Ohio, made
speeches. The poor contrabands seemed almost crazy
with delight to have the white intn notice them so much
as to make an address before them.
Return of the President .
His Excellency returned from the Army of the Poto
mac this afternoon in company with Mr. Secretary
Stanton. They eeerned very much pleased with what
they baa Been. Burnside and his army will strike a
staggering blow to the rebellion shortly. The rebels
show but little disposition to fight except upon having the
greatest advantage.
Members of Congress in Town. .
Senators —Trumbnll, Illinois; Arnold, Bhode Is
land; Grimes, Iowa; Johnson, Maryland; Latham, Cali
fornia ; Nesmith, Oregon; Pomeroy, Kansas; Rioo,
Minnesota; Wilkinson, Minnesota; Wright, Indiana;
King, Hew York. ■
Bepresentatives.— Aldrich, Minnesota; Gurley,
Ohio; Haight, -Hew York; Hutchins, Ohio; Bennett,
Colorado; Segar, Virginia; Crittenden, Kentucky; Dun
lap, Kentucky; Kelley, Pennsylvania; Shiel. Oregon.
Whaley, Virginia; ;Oasey, Kentucky; Wallace, Wash’
ington Territory ; Porter, Indiana; Bunn, Indiana.
—c- —- • .• V '
The Taxation of Clothing Manufacturers!
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue having heard
the arguments of counsel In regard to the liability to
taxation, under the excise law, of persons engaged in the
manufacture of clothing, has prepared an elaborate
statement, deciding tbat-clotbing is a manafactnre sub
ject to taxation at the rate of 3 per centum ad valorem,
the value to be returned by the manufacturers, as estl
mated by assessors, in the manner pointed out by the
.statute:’
Winter Quarters.
Our brave volunteers, stationed along the line of rail
road between Washington and Baltimore, are taking ad
vantage of the pleasant weather to fortify their tents
against the rigors of the Storm King, and It ij interesting
as writ as amusing to notice (he various Inventions and
contrivances which are resorted to by these gallant, in*
genious, and persevering men.
Deaths of Pennsylvania Soldiers,
’Robert H. Spottawood, Company A, Seventh Pennsyl
vania, Trinity Hospital-
James Gallagher, Company, K, Eleventh Pennsylva
nia, Trinity Hospital..
Martin Pink, Company I, One Hundred and Fiftieth
Pennsylvania; Cliff borne Hospital.
Appointed..
George E. Glenn, of Urbana. Ohio, has been ap
pointed assistant paymaster in the volunteer force.
General Wool.
I regret to learn that General Wool is now confined to
his room at the Entaw House, Baltimore,- very sick.
General Hospital at Falmouth.
Ho more wounded or sick soldiers are to be sent here
from the Amy of the Potomac. A general hospital is
to be established at or near Fredericksburg immediately.
Case of General Porter.
The investigation in the case of Major General Fitz
John Porter adjourned over to-day in consequence of
the absence of Important witnesses, among them Gen-
Emus Kino and Senator Kino, of New York. : :
Provort Marshals for Pennsylvania
The following is a list of provost marshals recom
mended by Governor Ourtin, of Pennsylvania, tor ap'
pointmeat-by the Secretary of War:
Adams county— Samuel B. Mo Ore ary, Gettysburg.
Bedford county— John Major, Bedford.
Berks county—Henry S. Bupp, Beading.
Blair county— David MoOap.han, HoUldaysburg.
Bradford county—Y. H. Phinney, Tonawanda.
Rucks county— Maklan Yeablby, Doyiesfown.
Cambria county— Abbaham Kopehn, Johnstown.
Chester county— James Bull, West Chester.
Columbia .county— Samuel L. Bbttle, Light Sheet
Crawford county—D A. Finney, Meadville. : ,
Clearfield county— John MoQauqhey, Clearfield.
Cumberland county— Y. Brown Parxbb, Carlisle.
Delaware county— A. F. Bullard,- Media.
: Elk county—A. H. Head, Bidgway,
Erie county— Andrew Scott. Erie. . *
Fayette county— Wilmam: Walker, OonneUsviiio.
Franklin county— George Eystes, Cimmbersburg.
Fnlton county—S. B. Duffield, MoOonnellsburg.
Green county—Burus K. Campbell, Waynesburg.
Indiana county— Charles Slatsman, Indiana.
Jnntetaconnty—E. Benner, Thompsontowu.
Lancaster countyJ-jAMES L. Beynolds, Lancaster.
Lawrence county— Georoe E. Morgan, Newcastle.
-Lebanon county— John Ulrigk. Lebanon.
Lj coming county— George Y. Young nan Williams,
port.
Mercer, county—Filming Smith, Mercer.
Monroe county— Samuel 3. Dreher, Stroudsburg.
Montgomery county— Dr. W. Wetherill, Norris
town..".' . , .
. Montour county—M; O. Grier, Danville.
Philadelphia county— Benjamin Gerhard and Wsi
E. Allrn. ■.
. Pike oonnty— Jacob Klinehaus, “Milford.
Bcbnylkill county—O. Tower, Pottsville. .;
Snyder county— Samuel ALLENAK,'MJ<MIeburg.
Somerset county—William snooks, Somerset.
' " SnisanenangE-cctmtytoJijHRiSTOPHER Mo Gere, Mon
trose. ,A
■ Washington county— William McDonald, Cannons
burg. '
WayVe county—Samuel Allen, Honesdale. 5
■ Westmoreland county— Cyrus W. Markle, Wetf
moreiasd. . >
Y dltf cCh nfy—E aw ahd C. Lauman, York.
Post Office Affairs.
Alexander Hammlll has been appointed an additional
route agent between New York and Washington at pay
of $BOO per annum. Edmund Hodge has been appointed
route’agent between Louisville, Ky, and Nashville,
Tenn., in place of William A. Bonald, resignel; salary
BEOO per annum.
A new post office is established at Buffalo Shoal,
Wayne county, Virginia, and Hiram Luther appointed
postmaster.
' The post office at Wellen, Barbour county, Virginia, is
discontinued.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Troops Anxious to Advance—General Hook
er’s Wound—Gen. Griffin’s Corps—Burn
side at Acqnia—Expected Arrival :of Mrs.
Burnside—Whereabouts of. Jackson and Stu
art— Position of the Rebels, &c.
■ Headquarters Centre Grand Division,
. Army of the Potomac, Nov. 27.
The soldiers of this corps are most anxious that the
advance across the river Bhouid commence, and wonder
why the shelling oi Frederickßbnrg does not commence.
Those appreciating the nature of the position and that of
the enemy,' and the difficulties to be overcome on our
Bide, are satisfied with the wisdom of the delay in the
commencement of active hostilities,
-In the commissary and quartermaster’s departments
there is unwonted liveliness
Gen. Hooker is almost entirely recovered from Ms lame
ness. He walks without a cane, and can ride with ease
and safety!
. Brig. Gen. Griffin is now in comtMy dof the Firßt di
vision? of. the Fifth army .corps. Ye ti a most in
defatigable and bard-working and fighting officer, and is
deservedly popular with the men serving under him, who
would be pleased to have him retained permanently in
his present command.
GENERAL BURN9IDE AT ACQTJIA.
Mouih of Acsiuia Creek, Nov. 27.
General Bnrnside paid ns a visit to-day. He looks
well, bnt is evidently engrossed in the manifold duties of
bis arduous position.
The weather has been cloudy to-day, but the evening
has cleared np, and we have a proßpect of a more faver.
able ain ospteric condition for military operations.
Mrs. Burnside is expected here to-day.
JACKSON AND STUART.
; Fairfax Cojjbt Housb, Ya,, Nov. 26,1882 —General
Blgel hasiecetved information this evening, through his
scouts, that Stonewall Jackson la at Upper villa, near
Paris, and General Stuart at . Salem,! just beyond
Tboroughlare. Gap, and that they have strong pickets
thrown out in every direction. There is a company of
Hampton’s cavalry at Warrenton, and another at
Waterloo bridge, on the Rappahannock. White’s cav
alry, or a portion of it,!ia at Aldie.
POSITION OP TEE REBELS*
Fairfax Station, Nov. 26, 1862—1 hear from a
refngee,.who came here by the way of Warrenton Junc
tion, that the rebels are lurking in “ the pines,” north
west of Che Junction, in considerable numbers, and that
they probably design to gobble up'onr picket guards in
that vicinity, and may have other mischievous ends in
view. They are concealod in precisely the,same dense
growth of pines used by them as a cover prior to their
descent upon Pope’s baggage ifrfjln.
: Our trbops ypt occupy Branesville.
slr. Storge Jackson, the well-known hotel keeper at
DranesviSe, is dead, having died very suddenly.
All Quiet at Fredericksburg—Visit of the
President to Geii. Burnside.
Falmouth, Va., Thursday, Nov. 27.—Fredericksburg
is not occupied by the enemy in force. There is merely
a picket guard en dnty far the town; Business, is totally
suspended: The only .flag visible shows the British
cclors, and is floating from a private residence.
The soldiers of both armies are, scatteied along the
river, and, although they are sometimes within hailing
distance, no firing by either party has token place since
the first day onr soldiers appeared In front of Frede
ricksburg. "'.V' !'.
Wasiiisotos, Nov 27.—The President yesterday went
by special steamboat convey an» to Acauia Greek,
where be was met by General -Burnside. He retnrued
tbie morning by the seme means.
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.
Latest from the Advance of Gen. Grant’s
Army— Price across the . Tallahatchie—A
Battle Imminent, Sic.
Bajiilton’s Headquahtbrs, Nov. 21 —-The .Federal
army is net at Hndsonville, as indicated by telegram
from Cairo. A Union scout just returned from Holly
Springs, reports that Gen., Price has located bis head-
Quarters at Lumpkin’s Mills, four miles this side of the
Tallahatchie.. He’ also reports that Price! has destroyed
both railroad and turnpike bridges across that stream.
2 hts would seem to indicate that he intends to fight at
that; locality.' During the recent recohnoiasanoe toward
Btpley, Price moved his davalry force within two milts
of Salem The column sent by Col Loo in that direction
just escaped him. - . • >-
Btbert Wiles, of Indiana, who was in that vicinity
pn'rchating cotton, Is undoubtedly a prisoner in their
bends. Mr. Wiles had a large amount of money In bis
possession.: —Chicago Tnktint.
The Passaic aud Dacotali.
lirw York-. Nov. 27.—The iron dad steamer Passaic
sailed tc-dßy in'eompany with the Dacotah.
V af C A •- ' - r -
’At rival of the Steamer J ura.
PouifcAND, Not. 27.—-Tbe ifteftaier. J ora airivtfd &t
Ibis port to- day. fcbe brought do news. .
, - The Steamer Africa.
Halifax,.Nov 87 Tbo sttaour Africa sailed nt 10
o’r.locfe batuigbt. BLdisdne at Bostoa early tomorrow
(Friday) inorutb*.
EUROPE.
News by the Steamer City of Washington—
More of the Pirate “Alabama:” She Chases
the Ship “GraniteState”—An Anglo-Rebel
Steamer held back by order of the English
Government— Majority of the Prince of
Wales—London “ Times » on Mediation-
News from Italy, Belgium, Greece, Russia,
India, &c.
New York, Nov. 27.—The steamer City of Washing
ton has arrived. Her advices have been mainly antici
pated. v
Lord Bussell's reply to tbe Liverpool Chamber of Com
merce, relative to the pirate Alabama’s doings, says that
tbe matter Is adder consideration by the Government,
; The Alabama was seen by the ship Granite State, Oc.
toberSS, and gave chase for a short time, but Eqnalls
and darkness of the night caused her to desist .
The London rime* 'shows that the destruction of the
British steamer Blanche was a most flagrant outrage,
anddoubtß not that Xarl Bussell has taken the proper
steps to obtain satisfaction.
It is reported that the British steamer Antons has
been stopped, by the Government, from loading arms,
Ac., for the rebels, at Cork.
The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has resolved
to memorialize the Government in favor of the abo
lition of commercial blockades.
Lord Stanly has been speaking in opposition to Mr.
Cobden's views.
The Lord Mayor’s banquet passed off withont any
political significance. Lord Palmerston merely deplored
the American war, and pointed to India for cotton relief,
Lord Brougham deeply lamented the strife, and put in a
plea for peace, calling on the Americans to listen to ad
vice, and pointed out the future dangers of armed mobs.
Mr. Adams, the Amerioan minister, way not present.
The majority of the Prince of Wales was quietly cele
brated. The new SbM marshals created on the occasion
are Sir Blaken and Lords Gough and Clyde.
The Paris ratrie calls for satisfaction, from the Eng
lish Government, for the illegal boarding of a French
vessel os the coast of Africa,
THE PROPOSED MEDIATION.
The London Times, speaking of the proposal for me
diation, in an article written previous to the publication
of the tfiicial correspondence, says:
The project of intervention is not nearly so far ad
vanced as the French press would have the world to be
lieve, and that tbe state of the case is, that France is ar
dent in the matter, Russia nnwifiibg, but not absolutely
averse, and England sanguine, bat anxious for a raid op
portunity. But has an opportunity arrived ? An armis
tice would undoubtedly be very convenient to tbe South,
to England, and to France. The Bouth relieved from
tbe blookade,! England would be able to set her wits to
work. But what would the North get by it? It would be a
reel to allow her to tie up her right arm. Again, if we go
into this matter as a European league and draw upon our
selves ineuit, we shall be compelled to vindicate our honor.
We cannot back out under such circumstances, and we
cannot tell how far events may oarry us. The general
conclusions or the Times,' are as follows:
“At present we are quite free, and we have done no
harm; to-morrow we may be closely bound, and may do
no good. Of course, no one can tell what private in
formation our Government may have received, bnt we
cannef Bee any public ground for great expectations of
immediate results. If the North are ready to give up
their blockade they wonld undoubtedly rather give it up
to France and Bussia, in conjunction with ns, tnan to ns
alone; bnt if they are to be forced to give up, we hope
we shell not be one of the party which is to compsl them.
Mr Slidell is said to be very assiduous in hiaattend
ance upon M. Drouyn de I’Huys.
It wonld appear, from tbe Journal of St, Petersburg,
that the opinion of Bussia is by no means in favor of
any decided intervention. That journal says that foreign
Powers have no right to interfere in America, and that
theycannot interfere except by offering such advice as
Bussia bag offered throughout the contest.
THE LIVEBPOOL CHAMBER OF OOMMEBOE
AND THE ALABAMA.
Thefbllowlng is the correspondence which had taken
place between the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and
the Foreign Office, inregard to the doings of the rebel
steamer Alabama:
To the Right Hon. Earl Russell. <£c ;
Mv Lord: I have bem requested by the Councilor
this Chamber to inform yon that they have had brought
before them the facta of the destruction-at sea in one
case, and of seizure and release under ransom bond in
another case, of British property on board United Statsa
vessels (the Manchester and the' Tonswanda) by an
armed erniser sailing under the Confederate flag, the par
ticulars of which have been already laid before your
lordship. As tbe question is one of serious importance
to the commerce of this country, the Council wish me
most respectfully to solicit the favor of your lordship,
acquainting them, for the information of the mercantile
community, what, in the opinion of her Majesty’s Go
vernment, is the position of the owners of such property
in those and other similar cases.
Submitting this question, with every respect, to yonr
lordsbip, I have the honor to be, my lord, yonr most
obedient, humble servant, :
THOMkS CHILTON, President.
Chamber of Commerce, Liverpool, Hot. 8,1863.
JTo Thomat Chilian, Etg., Chamber of Commerce , Li
, vtrpool.
Bib: Xam directed by Karl Russell to acknowledge
the receipt or your letter of the Bth ihet., calling atten
tion to the recent proceedings of the armed Teasel Ala
bama with regard to British property on board the Uni
ted Stateß vessels Manchester and Tonawdnda, and re
(lueeting the opinion of her Majesty's Government with
regard to the position of; the owners of such property in
those and other similar cases which may arise; and I
am to reauest that yon will inform the Council of the
Chamber of Commerce that the matter is under the con
sideration of her Mejesty’s Government.
I am, sir, yonr most obedient humble servant,
H. HAMMOND.
Foreign Office, Eov. 8!h, 1862
' The Liverpool Journal of Commerce had received in
formation tbat the British steamer Antona, taking am
munition on board at Cork, had been stopped by order
of the British Government, on the ground that the sup
plies of powder, &o, were intended for the Sonthern
Confederacy.. The same journal has reason to believe
tbat despatches had betn received, remonstrating with
•the British Government for allowing, on previous oc
casions, privateers, and vessels laden with ammunition,
Ac , to be built and fitted ont in British ports.
A letter is published, from William Cornell Jewett, of
Colorado Territory, to the Emperor ffapoleon, calling on
the Emperor to inaugurate a movement in favor of Euro
pean arbitration -
The inauguration of the new Lord Mayor of London
(Alderman Bose) took place with the usual formalities
on the 10th inst.—the 9th being Sunday. Theouatom
ary banouet at Guildhall was a magnificent affair, bat
the speeches were without political significance. Lord
Palmerston confined himself to mere common-place re
marks. Alluding to the distress in the nrahnfactu:ing
districts, he said: ‘-It may be hoped that the canse of
that distreßß rnay noc he iong cftntinnrcl; although it
must be owned that there is not at present any immediate
prospect that more humane feelings and kindlier senti
ments are likely to prevail between the contending par
ties on the American continent Bat we may trust that
India will furnish us, to a certain degree, with that raw
material which is essential to the industry of onr manu
facturing population. [Cheers ] And if these products,
which India may transmit to ns, shall be sedulously
rued in this country, and we be not tempted by the wants
of other countries to send that cotton away as fast as it
arrives, I trust that that part of ;our e'wn empire may
find the means of supplying, in soma measure, the ne
cessities which the civil war in America has created ”
Lord Brougham spoke as follows regarding America :
“ That cruel and unnatural civil war which Is sffliotfng
ns so many miles off, ie one of the mort lamentable events
of onr day. Ido not pretend to know more than my no
ble friend at the head of the Government, who has ad
mitted that he cannot predict any speedy termination of
this conflict. and France have looked with
perfect feelings ot kindness and friendship towards both
of the-contending parties, for which reason, perhaps, *
they are not much liked by either. [Laughter,] But if
there be little chance of any effectual advice being given,
or ot any intervention ef anyother description being come
to by the Powers of Europß, at least let them listen to
Ibeir own advocates in this Country—we who suopiried
them half a century ago, when no ene else said a word
in their favor—we who were charged with being almost
seditious, if not treasonable, advocates of America as
against onr own country in the disputes then existing;
let them listen to onr advice, that th y would as
speedily as possible put an end to this cyhel and
unnatural war. And I will tell thorn; that ba
sidea the ordinary evils of war, besides the waste
of blood and treasure, the suffering of every kind, the
anxieties and miseries involved upon the whole country,
and which they ought, by all -means speedily to termi
nate, theie is another risk which they run, and which
they run more and more every month that lhis contest is
continuing. I mean the increased number of ayined men
habituated to bloodshed, rapipe, and every sott of vio
lence, and in whom these habits are becoming their se
cond and savage nature Then we shall see the whole of
America oonsißt of armed men bronght np in war and in
the habits which war engenders. There is nothing worse
than the tyranny of an armed mob. [Cheers] Theirs
would be the worst kind of yoke nnder which men could
live, and the worst foe to tivil liberty. For Heaven’s
sake, for their own sake, for humanity’s sake, I trnst
they will esoape a fate at once deplorable and so degra
ding. [Oheers.]”
The diplomatic corps was not very strongly repre
sented. Mr. Adams, the American minister, was not
present. ■
The majority of the Prince of Wales was celebrate!
in B quiet manner, on tbe 10th instant, throughout Fng
laßd.
A “Gazette extraordinary” announces that the
Prince is appointed a General, and that Generals Sir E.
Blakeney, Viscount Gongh, the Duke of Cambridge, and
Loid Clyde are created Field Marshals. A large number
of naval and military officers are made Heights of the
Grsnd Cross, Knights Commanders, Ac.
The Western Nivjs states that the Oonnci! of the
Dnchy of Cornwall had been making np the financial ao
ccnnte of the Duchy.previous to the Prince taking per
sonal possession us Duke of Cornwall, and that the reve
nue derived from the Dnchy amoucts to about £ 500,000
sterling.
In the Oourt of Queen V Bonch a rule absolute bad
beta granted agaiost George Francis Train for the pay
ment of the costs of his trial and removal of bis street
railway in London, and a rule nisi- was granted against
bis bail to show cause why the recognizance should sot
be escheated.
The Countess of Elgin wou'd shortly have England to
join her husband In India ! The rumors, therefore, that
.he intended to retire from the Governor Generalship are
supposed to be unfounded.
Mr Jonas Webb, the great breeder of sheep, is dead.
A letter- writer in the Times contends that the worst
period of trial in the cotton criris is clearly passed.
FKANOE.
The Psris Pair it alludes to an alleged illegal boarding
of a French merchant, vessel off the coast of Africa by
theßritlah war steamer Dart, and says the English Go
vernment must give satisfaction..
The Paris ipeperß assert; that the Amerioan Govern
ment has ordered the authorities at New Orleans to fa
cilitate ihe'exportation of chiton.
The Moniteur publishes statistics'showing an immense
increase, both ways, In the trade betwern France and
England. 1 *
' There is every appearance that the Frenoh intend oc
cupying Mexico Tor .some lime to. come. Locomotives,
bandages, and trucks had been ordered for a railroad be
tween Yera Oruz and Orizaba, and were expected to be
reedy in the course of January. 1
■y The Paris Bourse, oh the 11th, was duU, and Rentes
fell per cent., closing at 70f. 60c.
La Prance publishes an analysis of the oironlar ad
dressed by M. Dronyn del’Huye to the Italian Cabinet.
Mi de l’Huys explains that thc French Cabinet has con
fined itsilf to declining the discussion of General Du.
rando’s circular, and distinctly states that this circular,
being In opposition to the constant tradition of French
policy in Italy, cannot serve as if basis for negotiation.
The circular of Hie French Minister examineathe dif
ferent phases of the Italian Question, and states that the
Imperial Government has constantly expressed the firm i
reaoluti >n of preserving Korns against all aggression, and
preserving the independence and sovereignty ofthe Pope, i
H Dronyn de l'Huys testtfiesko the loyalty of the Italian :
Government in repressing the late rash enterprise, but
states that the Fiench Cabinet does not admit that, as a
recompense for the energy and moderation of the Cabi
net of Turin, France should be obliged to evacuate Borne.
At no period, concludes the Minister, has the French
Cabinet givefl to Piedmont and Italy,the’ hope that it
to them Borne and tao Papacy.
• It is s ated that the journ.y of the King to Naples will
not take place until December, and that it wilt be pre
ceded by the cessation of the state of siege
Garibaldi has been ecmeyed to Pisa, at the re »m
-mendatton of hiß phj siciang, and tho latest bulletin of
his health was satisfactory.
!’ ''BELGIUM. ' v ' • !
The Belgian Chambers were opened on the 11th, with
out State ceremony and without any speoctl from the
throno.' • .
RUSSIA.
The Chief of the. Secret Po ice at Warsaw, M Telkner, 1
had been found stabbed to death on alandieg, in bis own.
bouse. His ears bed been cut off. The perpetrator of
the deed had not been diFcdvertd. .
GBEEOE.
It Is stated that the priadpat members of the mon-‘
archical pai t> in Gterce are all agreed Ip offer the crown!
to the Aichduke Maximithan, broiher of the Emperor of
.Austria. V i-
The Greek National Assembiy will meet on the 22d of
December. The Senate iu io be :
WEST COAST OF APBIOA
. The October malls from the various places on the west
coast of Africa hail reached Liverpool. Trade was gene !
rally reported doll, all aion the eoaat, bat at Fernando*
Po and Bathurst it was improving.
The Bpar ieb schooner Catalina was captured as shb
WBS,®Dtnißg ltd for 8!&ng f
At Abeclu a moet <.f the fac ories had been'washod
town and I” p rty to a eonnderable amount destroyed
by heavy ibina. An attack on the place by Gia king of
Dahomey wss thsrily ixpectad. i
INDIA.
A Bombay despatch of October 26th states that little
wee doing in either cotton or goods—holidays interfering
with business. Freights were 2s 6d. higher, and Ex
change little firmer, closing at 2s. Id.
Calcutta., October 26.— Shirting and mule twist firm.
Kxoharge, 2s. %A. Freights to London for seeds, 90s.
Itinseed quiet.
LONDON MONET MABKET The funds on the
11th were fiat, and consols slightly declined, closing
at93^oJ<.
The discount market was rather flat, and specie was
in great demand.
The amount of specie to be taken to Bombay by the
steamer of 12th November, amounted to the enormous
sum of £1 059,866, mainly in silver, being the largest
amount ever despatched to one port. This heavy ship
ment caußed some anxiety, as. indicating an increased
rage for sending orders to Bombay for cotton.
■ Livebpool, November 12, A. M.—Cotton. The
market was closed on Monday, fa honor 6t the P.iuca of
Walls’ birthday. On Tuesday a very doll tone pre
vailed, and, although nominally unchanged in prioe,
quotations were quite irregular. The sales only amounted
to 1-000 bales, one half for speculation and export.
Trade at Manchester continues very dull, hut the tone
of the market yesterday was perhaps rather firmer than
on Friday last.
.Bjiesostuits —Messrs. Wakefield, Nash, & Co j
Gordon, Bruce, & Oo.; and Bigland, Aihya, Sc Co , re
port Flour elow and easier to buy, bnt quotations un
changed. Wheat quiet, but steady. Bed Western 9sa
0b lOd; Southern 8s lOdolOs; white Western 10s Sics
11s; Booth, rn llß«*l2s3d & cental. Corn quiet, but
film ; mixed 29s 3d029a 6d 480 fts.
Pkovisjokb. —Beef and Fork dull and nominal. Lard
qniet at 38t»395. Bacon fiat, and tending downward.
Tallow slow of tale at 44ff146s iF cwt.
Fbobooe —Ashes quiet; pots and pearls, 32j 6d No
thing of moment doing in Sugar or Coffee. Bice is rather
more abundant Linseed Oil, 41s. Petroleum sells at
£2O for crude Pennßj Ivania. Bosin and Spirits of Ter
pentine dull and nominally unchanged.
LONDON MABKSTS—Wheatdnllandl@2sV'quar
ter lower. Flour without material change. Sugar quiet
but steady. Coffee partially dearer. Tea unchanged.
Bice unaltered. Tallow firm at 46s 6d. Linseed Oil
sells at 40s •
GLASGOW MAEKET.—John Me Dali & 00. report
Wheat, under heavy arrivals, lower. Prices have to be
taken ts effect sales. Flour and Com unaltered.
ItGEBEH. STATES.
The Rebel Army iu the Southwest—lts Orga
‘ nization—lmportant Changes—Jehu Morgan
Captures a Mail—Remains of Viilepique—
Distinguished Ex Editor in tlie Field—Gen.
Price Snubbed—Great Distress and Want in
the Rebel Army—Death of Jeff Davis’ Ne
phew—lnteresting News from all of the Cot
ton States—Gen. Folk at Perryville, &c»
From a number of Southern newspapers received at
The Press office recently, from many kind friends in dif
ferent-psrts of the country, we present the following
highly interesting news.
We have received the following Southern papers
Eiohmond Dispatch, Epquircr, and Whig, of November
22nd and 24th; Petersburg Express, 22nd; Atlanta
Intelligencer, October 36tb and November 7th and lO.h
Mobile Tribune, November 10th and 16th; Chattanooga
Rebel, November 20th and 22nd ; Muifreesboro Banner,
24th, and Grenada Appeal, 24th. Allef these jonmals
are printed on half-sheets, and while they evince re
spectable editorial canning and ability, they have a de
cidedly miserable appearance compared with the papers
of the North.
The Murfreesboro Banner, of November 201 h, has the
fol’owing important army intelligence:
ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
The Army of the Mississippi has been divided into two
army corps—the first or right under Lieut. Gen. Polk,
and the second or left under Lieut. Gen. Hardee. Tbe
division of Mej. Gen. Breckinridge has been assigned to
the first corps.
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF.
The District of the Golf, under oemmand of Brig.
Gen. Gorney, haß been extended to the 33d parallel.
. DEPARTMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE.
Lieut. Gen. Kirby Smith has resumed command of the
Department of East Tennessee.
GENERAL BRAGG’S HIRED HELP.
General Bragg has ordered the different staff depart
ments to take immediate measures for substituting hired
persons, as far as practicable, for all soldier’s details or
other duly. No soldier, or citizen liable to military duty,
will be permitted in the staff department after the pre
sent, whose duties can be performed by hired persons;
’ CAMP FOR PAROLED PRISONERS.
A comp for paroled prisoners is to be established at
Chattanooga, with Lieutenant S. M. Mclnto3h, of the
27th Tennessee, as commandant. •
SHOEMAKERS WANTED.
General Bragg has issued orders for the names of ail
good shoemakers fa his army to be reported to him.
ALL REBEL OFFICERS TO BE EXAMINED.
The general officers of the army are to be put to the
test. An examining board has been ordered by General
Bragg, which ie to test their fitness for duty and position.
This board consists of Lieutenant General W. J. Hardee,
Mbjor Generals SB. Buckner and Donelson,
AN AMBITIOUS OFFICER DISMISSED.
Acting Lient. Col. WWtfieid has been declared, by or
derof the Commanding General, no longer an officer ef
the Confederate service. He absented himself withont
leave from his regiment while it was in the face or the
enemy; then visited Richmond, end there, by surrepti
tious means, obtained an order for tbe discharge of his*
colonel, and his own promotion in bis stead.
DISTINGUISHED EX-EDITOR IN THE FIELD.
[From the Atlanta (Gs.) Intelligoneer, Oct. SO.]
Our sanctum wsb honored yesterday with the presence
.of 001. Durant da Ponte, the accomplished chief editor,
in past days, of that able journal, the New Orleans Della,
bnt who is now on the military staff of Gen. Magruder,
and en route for that general's command in Toxasand
New Mexico. When New Orleans fell, 001. da Pants
abandoned the pen for the sword, and has done gallant
service for the South with the latter, as he did with the
former, when at the head of that popular journal.
GEN. VILMPIQUE’s REMAINS.
.Moinx/K, Nov. 14.—Gen. YiUipique’a remains arrived
here last night, in route for their last resting-place.
The body now lies at headquarters, and ail the flags are
at half-mast.
THE SITUATION AS VIEWED AT MURFREESBORO.
[From the Murfreesboro Rebel Banner, Nov. 18. J
The streets and camps were alive with rumors yester
day, some portending an immediate advance of our army,
and others an immediate withdrawal to a point farther
south. With suoh conflicting statements it is Impossible
to conjecture what will be done. Our opinion, however,
is, that here, of at least near this place, we will give the
Abolitionists battle should'they daro to vontnio a 0 f aT .
The vicinity is laid to be one eligible for defensive opera
tions, and we can see no reason why an inch of Tennes
see soil should be given to the enemy that the exigencies
of our situation do not imperatively demand. But it is
presumed we shall not muoh longer be kept In suspense.
The presence of Generals Bragg, Buckner, Cheatham,
and others, indicates something on the tapis.,
The Abolitionists are reported in heavy force this side
of Nashville, and are apparently anxious to get within
.the rich region now occupied by the Confederates.
INTERCEPTED CORRESPONDENCE.
[From the Murfreesboro Banner, November 24 ] '
. Gen. John H. N organ, a few days sines, came across a
mail stage travelling the ronte between Bowling Green
and, Nashville. 01 course he quietly captured the affair,
and became the possessor of a large quantity of Uncle
tsm’B postal matter. The most interesting corre
spondence was the letters of the various reporters for the
Yankee press—the New York Tribune, Times, etc
One of them describes the reception or Bosecrans by tie
army at Bowling Green as exceedingly enthusiastic.
The troops were generally disgusted ‘with Buell, and
beiled the new chief as one certain to lead them to vic
tory.
One letter was from J -I# Able,.proprietor of the stage
line, to his agent at Bowling Green, imploring/ him, 1 or
God’s take, to send no more stages through, as that >■ d—d
rascal, John Morgan,” was travelling around and would
be sure to catch them. Thus advised, the d d rascal
aforesaid waited for the next stage, and captured that
also.. We do sot know whether Mr. L. Able will continue
his line.
DEATH OF A NEPHEW OF JEFF DAVIS.
A correspondent of the Mobile Register, writing some
incidents of the battle of Corinth, gives the following:
“At Davis’Bridge, on Sunday the accomplished and
gallant Balfour, of Gen. Van Dorn’s staff, was fatally
wonnded. He was observed to suddenly turn deathly
pale, snd dismount cautiously rrom Ms horse. -He was
asked if he was Injured, and replied in the negative. He
then waited to the shady side of a home, fell in a re
clining rosition, aod drew his revolver. He_had been
mortally wounded a Minis ball pissing thrjugh hla
bowels; but, with full sense of his injury, he ccolly re
signed bimßelf to bis fate, endeavoring to attract as little
attention and create as little alarm as possible. He died
a few hours alter receiving Ms wenufi, with unsurpassed
coolness and resignation Major Balfour was a member
of one of the roost wealthy and influential families of
this State, was the nephew of President Davir, and the
pi ide and hope ot his family. He was a gentleman of
excellent education, high polish, and was an encyclo
pedia of general information, obtained by study and
travel.”
HEV. GEN. BISHOP POIK AT PERRYYIGLE.
[From the Charleston Mercury, Nov. 20 ] '
After the sun bed , gone on the bloody field of Fer
ry ville, and the glocim of evening overhung the scene of
csinege and death, even then, at intervals, bodies of the
two armies would occasionally come in collision. Brig.
Gen Olaihourne’s commard, with which was Gen. Folk,
just at nightfall,came ur nan Indiana regiment. Gen.
Folk was tome distance in advsnee of onr troops, and
suddenly found himself in the very midst of the Indrani
ans, who were fiflrg briskly upon Oiaibonrne’a oolumns.
Gen. Folk, stizing the Indiana Goionel by the shoulder,
demanded, “ Why hewasfiringupen his friends?” The
Colonel said thathedid not kno w that he was guilty of such
a blunder, and asked, «■ Who areyou ’!” «I’il show yon
who I am,” said Gen. Polk, and then, raising in his stir
rups, be gave the order to the Indianians to '• Oease
firing 1” Saying to the Colonel, “ Von shall at once
hear from me, sir,” Polk rode quietly away, and as soon
as ho was out of sight, with accelerated velocity came
dashing at headlong speed to the spot where Gen. Olai
bourne stood. Pointing to the Yankees, he exclaimed,
” Let them have it, boys, they are Yankees: I’ve been
there.” Gen Folk said afterward that he counted not
less then fifteen halls, as they penetrated his back while
he rede away from the Indiauians. We are happy to
advise onr readers that, on his arrival at this piece,
Gen. Folk had entirely recovered from his imagined
wounds; in fact, he wears a charmed life. He has never
bsen wounded, neither at Belmont, Shiloh, Farmington,
nor Fenjville, at each of which places he exposed him
self to needless dangers. ’
POOR PRICE PITILESSLY PERSECUTED,
The correspondent of the Mobile Register writes as
follows:
I learn that we hare lost a moat valuable officer in
the district <f Tennessee, in the resignation of Major
Thomas L- Snead, Gen. Price’s ohter of staff. The cause
of the major’s resignation is said to be the manner in
.which Gen. Price end. his command hare been treated
since their timely arrival at Corinth..
The latest cause of complaint is that General Bragg
assigned to Gen. Price one third of the exchanged pri
soners wbi .h wh e to arrive at. Vicksburg. General Prise
sent Dr. Blackburn, of bis staff, to Richmond to procure
arms for thtee troops, and bis’indefatigable efforts proved
successful. The arms were brought here to await the
arrival Of the men; bnt daring General Price’s absence
with his Btiny st luka, Gen. Yia Dora bsd the arms re
moved lo Jackson and armed his quota or troops with
them, leaving Price wif&out arms for the new members
of his command.
■ The disregard shown him by President Bavis, when at
Richmond, has taught the pets of the President to emu*
late hie example. Is is time shat the psople know these
'facts, and, on our part,it is not through a disposition to
wrangle and bicker, bnt with a hope to bring these things
before their eyes, and have justice done to a justly favo
rite officer of the Confederate States army. Since-Gen.
Price’s arrival in Mississippi, the Oonfederasy has ones
nearly lost hts services, ana if inattention and such per
secution as heretofore attended hie efforts, the peop.e may
next hear ihat they have iosta jewel of priceless value.
WRETCHED CONDITION OF THE REBEL ARMY,
The Atlanta papers are filled with appeals to the people
to come forward and assist in supplying the naked and
barefooted soldiery with clothing and oboes, and the
sick and disabled with proper attention and nourish
ment- The Ihie liigeticer ot November 2. referring to
this, says: ' '
There is now no doubt that the condition of our army
in Virginia and elsewhere is had for the want of shoes
and clothing; and thi rd is also no donbt that, whatever -
ws may < xpect of the Government, it is now the doty of
ah good cliiz-ns to do what they can to alleviate the suf
teringsof our soldiers without delay— promptly— let it
cist whet it may,! Prom many quarters the evidence Is
presented daily to ns of extreme coffering on the part of.
our soldiers for want of every description of clothing.
We present here, trusting that the facts therein stated
may reach the hearts and purses of our people, a short
extract from a letter written by Captain E. M. Seago to
his brother in this city, dated “ At the Camp of the 20th,
Georgia Regiment, the 20 th October, 1862.” The writer
sa>s:
“ In my little company, which is of average atreßgth
of the regiment, I have thirty-seven now in camp, and
y esterday morning seven of the number had no blankets '
four or five were barefooted; half of them are ragged,
and have only one suit; and not over half have any
reeks', yet they are as well clad in alt respects as the
balance ot the regiment. This want is not censed by a
scarcity of money, bnt by a want of the needed articles,
not to be bed for love or money. If woolen clothing
cannot he procured, I am fully persuaded that heavy
cotton elntbii* ia almost as good for warmth. Any cloth
that wiU tuin water «iil.,atso turn the cold; and I find,
by. tried,'a coarse, t eavy cotton shirt is equal to the best
flinic! for me We have some clothing in Bichmond;
end plenty of shoes on the way ; bnt blankets, quilts,’
comforts, or something of the sort
neurit every man sleeps cold ev*W ? o,t
T^t h ? llh ' mi ™ seWom « vS
irom the foregoing, onr readers mnt !»Sr* "i
dlerßmpstneed, at least so far a? » 866 WiL
« tbB , r . reBimentß "Bfenowto te [/ *51.
dltion. How let out people, ever jwhX ® 6 *or >
earneet! Here, in Atlanta, a m ™- 1 *» W'S
the right direction, to which we call 6 tf* S b «e a!? 1 *
benevolent and patriotic. 11
It wiH.be seen, by referring to "s
tc-day’s paper, that the Mayor cl r ' blh,!t tob,
guest of the ‘-Dorcas Society of**?
meeting at the City HaU,V
. to ,el eviB6 . the W# J' S “4 means few 7 “Igit S
WjWiers in the army with clothing!
put of our paper, to-dav fh* aQ 3 ini?
tk . e .‘‘ D ?f cas Society- ißcompoßcS sni^ 1 “Hi 9%
which characterizes ite organization*!,
holy patriotism. How, let ns all e-Lb 11 8 > Itiii
meeting on Tnesday night at the City S, lh ' l A
well as gentlemen—and there devise *oim t"* 851 *!?
prompt and practical character,
the gallant men who, shoeless, hsHefc ths »% , l
covering to protect them from the wetts° Stte!j ,*ia 1f
night, ere fighting to free the taSaSg? ■*
preasive, crnel, and which, if it trimS njWC I !
mahee ccnntry nnd home dear, or lifKoHs' s Wi*
will be lost to the Somh forever. - tk
THE CITY
5Ch« Thermometer
HOVEMBKE 27, IB6L BoWwin,.
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. Sailing of.--the- Orm^..
DALE.—The ordnance ship Dilo aa;’] ei i f 4 oi
paid oh Wednesday for Key West. r,. 1011 hi
follows:.. "‘ w «hi ! , !
Acting Blaster, Commander J. o. 3,..,
Acting Master and Executive Officer s*.
Acting Assistant Paymaster, B B m,? ” rs, k
Acting Assistant Surgeon, E. s. iC I ''
Acting Designee, J. T. MendalUn's j ?' „
Gonner, William Mowbray. ’*'Dsam,
AcHog Master's Mates, Marcellas -T.-V .
Kierstead, WilUsm Morriß. S»*H
Paymaster’s Clerk, Jas. W. Locks
Police Intelligence Xy csf ..,
temoon, Bobert Watts was before i,td e i la '' Ifl ' 3, J*i
the charge of having stolen three btsfcet, r* ’
and twenty thousand cigars from Hikl32v n t!l!a hi
Btreet. The goods were stolen whil) the Sa * 1 *
J. Wildberger, was away at a funeral
and Levy made the arrest, and Been -ed fh« Ca *^® n
at the grocery store of the defendant at v-
Catharine streets. Watt was held tor a farther^ 5 * *'
Cowardly Attack.-Jw
a party of respectable yonng men Were aw ?fl
neighborhood of Filth and Walnut 'treats h*I*' 1 *'
rowdies. The attack was emlrelp iincally
donbt was, done with the
bery. Two of the radians were eechred h??® 8 '
corps, and lacked np. One of tie 1
shockingly beaten about the head with '
Sale or a Screw Steamship -
new screw steamship Fromethens. bcilt hr j tT*
ing & Co, of Norwich, has been,old to MmT « R
Bonder & 00., of Fhnadelphia, and j' lera „. * 8 i
Co., of Boston, for 886,400, ready f ol ' Bea , tSR *
BOW IN A CoSCEBT SaloO.V
P*ity of mnrderons vagabond . 1
concert saloon, In Ohes.tmifc street, shove T -4 ,
evening, and commenced fighting jg, pj. ’
and took the disorderly party into cn»t*iy. ~ C ’ ***'
PHILADELPHIA BQAMII' 0?
ISBA3CL MOBBIB,' » |
JOSEPH 0. 6BUBB, s Ooki'htuoi»3iv-
EDMU3SD A. BOIJDEB, ) j aa '
LETTER BAGS
At the Merchants’ Exchani-t, Phikatl-Mt
Ship Saransk, Bowland .T..'.Ltmw/S.
Sbip Ellen Stewart, Coffin Bona*™ I
Brig Ella Seed, Jarman. aS
Brig Continental, (Br> Boss Bjitaji
Brig Defiance, Wyman 1.... Port Spii" f
Brig Eliza M. Strong, Strong, Cleofe^f
MARINE INTELLIGENCE,
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA, S #r . Wl j,
SOW 815E5............7 I—SUf sirs ~
high wat*b.„.......
A&BIVBB. I
Ship Toecarora, DnnJevy, from lirapwi Ui
with mdse and 61 passengers to Co ps Brm. ieft n T .
pool Oct 13, and arrived off the Capos of the Ddwj
24th Inßt. Experienced very heavy weateth ri’a t
Oct let to Kov 4th. Was three days on the Baosi
light winds and clear, calm weather. Saw rerj fsi
eels dnringtbe passage. |
Brig J W Woodruff, Sprague, lcj dais from Ssirti
with aojar to John Mason & Oo—Ttssßil tjJIEirV
& ()o. |
Schr Lncy,'Spence, 1 day from Urandjm£i.R
flonrtoßMLta I
Schr Alfred Bunting, Feniiimon, 1 day from z-i-A
wine, Be!, with mill feed to B H lies.
Schr Cora, Hasten, 1 day fxom b;REdywlL.e, Dei.ai
corn meal to Ell Lea. !
Schr Alfret', Appleton, 1 day from Braadjstia.l
with mill tied to B H Lea,
. SchrSarah Warren, Hollingaworch, 1 day from U
Creek Banding, with grain to Jets b Bexley s to.
Steaming Gen Boieside, Fitzfj&trick, S hom-i
Eeedy Island, having towed ship Zered.tarli
donderry, from wheace she proceeied at i B H 25as
under canvas; brought np ship Xnic'araraj tram Lira?!
(Correspondence of sis Press.)
. HAVBS mi GEAOE. Ka? 35
The steamer Wyoming left hers ibis sorahu- was?
following boats in tow, laden and consigned as folicvi:
- H 6 Fisher* wheat, &c y to AG Csttell; Jonste. b
Humphreys, Hoffman & bright: 5 Lentz ami ffr
and Ho 7, (Balt) lumber to Maloue \& Trainer; Ca?i
Porter, do to John Craig; Niagara.! do to & WoSwa
Ho 8, (Balt) do ta'Wilmiagton; h«y ion
metal to Oabeen & Co; Pile Driver] to
Clark, staves andhoop-polea to Sander.
KSMOEAKDA..
■ Ship Bwhy, Allen, cleared at Boston inst-
San Francisco. (
Brig Waccamaw, Sicfcfet, hence, arrived k Be
26th ix»t... . |
Brig Charles Miller, hence, was telegraph Maw B:
ten 261 h icsfc.
Schra H Farnham, Lovell, Seaatcr. L>sg- Dl2
Pitcher. Trade Wind, Hill, Bailie 15, Batam, J I m
Smith, Henry Perkins, Chase, J V Wellington, Cl
mac, Luther Child,Kel]y, Lady Suffolk,Biker,Hi(
Edward, We*a, hence, arrived at Boston Sfchfc*.
Scbr J W Fish, Shaw, from Philadelphia for B#
at Edgartown 24th inat.
Schtß Texas, Orr, J Means, ; Wells, and Bon
Smith 3 hence for Boston, at Holmes- Hole Si u*t
Schra Tolta, Brooks, hence, arrived at
instant, .. .
Schr Charter Oak. Butler, from Boston
pbia, at Newport 25th lust.
6ohr Wm Beneent, Parker, Bailed frcm'&n®*
inet for Philadelphia, ! . . _
Sclra 0 B Viekery, Babbitt, and B S Dsw* &>
hence, arrived at Dighton 24th lust.
Sehr Mary & Susan, Smith, for Phlla-ielplilM
from New Bedford 26th iast.
Schr Laura, Tucker, cleared at St Jobs, a B, 215!
for Philadelphia.
NOTICE TO MABIKBBB.
. Notice is hereby given that the Sariii-s’s I^* ;
Boat has been replaced upon her staticL>lCO y»tdss
of the north point of the Ledge, azidths tftmßstf;
porarfly occupying the station removed.
A firafc*cf6S3 Oan Buoy, painted red, baa fce&i
npon tbe station recently occupied by tbe ‘
Bell Bnoy, which went adrift in the gale of
By order of the Bight house Board.
JOEBEaR3I!ON,£.S.S
- House Inspector, Saccoi
Boston, Not 28,1862.
C I T Y I T EMi
Popular Photographic Establish!®
While a great objection to mof»t Photographic
consists in the fact that the operating rooms cm
reached by climbing long flights of stairs.
Bipple, Ho. 820 Azch street, is op the sroantf *
therefore most desirable. Bis picture?, also, k*
finest in the city.
Elegant Fubs for Labes axd Chim® !
—Chatles Oakford & Son , Hoj. 33i and 805 Ct
street, ncder the .Continental Bote!, have in
elegant assortment of Ladies’ Pare, made of the
Birable dualities, and in the best style,to which «•
the attention ot onr readers
Superior Quality of Cays- fa ‘®j
Those of onr readers desiring a
preserved Summer fruits, can find tiitsi &t “ r * ;
Mattscn’r, dealer in fine family e***
Tenth street. Hla canned peaches ais
finest in theworld, having been ?nt np
by flfr. Mattaon himself- and beiug iu: .
quality of fruit. ; His stock of canned cores
- is also very tuperlor.
The largest assommest of
Dishing Goods In Philadelphia ms.y be fwnri
Oal ford & Son’s, nndcr tha Continents' He»
The Medicated SAFB-GrAK»
highly recommended- Wo ace daily retards
dences of its Yirtne as prompt ns to eri
entering tho arxnr, don’t go to c-.mp
advertisement on first page. ,j.
U.S-Bevbsde Stamps.—By Te^^ l; j
advertisement In another column, it vrili K g <
J. M.Biley, collector of the 17.8 revert 1 ?,-’ "
stamps of all the different denomination* „
The Stobjesie Coubt Taking or? t^J
cloth.— lt appears that those national
called “Judges of the Supreme Court •'
the silk robeß of past day*, and anbatitttte
of to-day. Early la our national ll'»
prophetic eye, declared Btrongly agaiust l '
of the national judiciary. These usurp*- 1 ® <1
tons In shapes mott kideouß. In the
sion, where a man with black skin aud cor J
rights which a man with white skin »»'' *
hound to respect, and in the use of qu*” '
the defenders of our country and to se E g:J
tors. Wa bavn’t ourselves any res?® 1 ®
judiciary, eTen In broadcloth, although
to the “ awe-Inspiring ” judicial robes. _
substantial, manner in which broadctoi > <
niehed by Charles Stokes, under the
add to the popularity of the judges, hove,' >
I thfr court.
j 100 coat-makers wanted—the beat P r ' ces
Assembling of Congress.—^
assemble at Washington on Mosdaf ® e
December. It Is the second or short cf &
cent Congress, and will adjourn on the 0
next: Tbe time la ehorfc for pnhUc bnnees
it Bhould be warded in oßeleaa
gicstmen from many of the States bar® >s j:
through this city on thtir war to (be cap-
of Ihctu, while hbre, provided
giu meats from tbe Palatial Clothing -
Granville Stokes, Ho. eO9 Chesmut s
latest fashions and at} lea can always 8
dated prices c jril
"Will case Is told by an JSngllßb paP ,
since therector of Bt. Martin's p»* a-.jjit
pray by a gentleman of tbe name c
days afterwards Mr. Wright’s solicitor c ' .^y 1
tor to inform him that Hr. WrigWJ* iiP i 1
made a codicil to his wiii. wherein r;9A
and tbe Speaker of the Hsuaeot Com
‘ ailblß personal property and estates. „ 0=
, eries, Ac , to lady Frances BraceLf >f!
did not remember the name or t“ l!ec tsJ 1
seeing tbe corpse in tbe «mn. abe r ? y;J ,
having been a great annoyance to aeJ( ;»* |
at tbe opera house, where be baa *»»>■
never spoke to her, but *J
The estate* are worth from jn»
lady Frances intends putting aU * , 4 „w
out of respect Tbe accenut d« 8
truing sum are *£P««£ V** J
Olothing Hall of Bockbdl *
Chestnut street, afce« Biitb- & m