THE PRESS. PUBLISHED DAILY, (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED,) BY JOHN YY. FORNEY. OFFICE NO. 411 CHESTNUT STREET. THE DAILY PRESS, Twelve Cents Per Wekk» payable to the Cantor. Mailed to Subscribers out of the City at Six Doi.la.r3 Per Anscm, Focr Dollars fo&Kioiit Months, Three Dollars FOR Six Months— invariably in advance for the time ordered. THE TRI-WEEKLY PRESS, Mailed to Subscribers out of the City at Three Dul f.Ans Per Annum, in advance. DRY-GOODS JOBBERS. 1861. p » 186 L R O E FATTi O S D H S. SIEGEL, BAIRD, & CO.. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF DRY GOODS. EO. 47 NORTH THIRD SREET, PHILADELPHIA Prompt-paying merchants are respectfully Invited to examine our large and carefully.se. lectei stock of desirable goods, which will be sold at prices to suit the times. ee2B-2m 186 L TO CASH BUYERS. 1 86 L H. C. LAUGHLIN & Co., No. 303 MARKET STREET, Are receiving daily, frem the PHILADELPHIA and NEW TORE AUCTIONS, a general assortment of tIEROHANDISE, bought for GASH. GASH BUYERS are especially invited to call and ex. .mine our Stock. aes-tf IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS. HEAVY MERINO SHIRTS AND DRAWERS. THOS. MELLOa&CO., 40 AND 42 NORTH THIRD STREET. no4-lfii CARPETINGS. CABPETINGS. J. F. & E. B. ORNE, So. 519 CHESTNUT STREET—OPPOSITE STATE HOUSE, Are now opening, from Custom House Stores, their PALL IMPORTATIONS NEW OAEPETINGS 1,000 pfeoea J. CBOSSIIEY & SONS* TAPESTRY CARPETS, from 75 CTS. TO Si PER YARD. «-4 TAPESTRY VELVET: FRENCH AUBUSSON: FINE AXMINSTEK: ROYAL WILTON; EXTRA ENGLISH BRUSSELS! HENDERSON & CO.’s VENITIAN: ENGLISH INGRAIN CARPETS; fiLL OF NIT CHOICE STYLES SAVING BEEN INVOICED BEFORE THE DATE ADVANCE IN THE TARIFF, Will be soli at MODERATE PRICES. %020-Sm MILITARY GOODS. DREWS’ ORIGINAL CAMP, OR TRAVELLING BED THUNK. For sale by (Talent applied for) W. A. ANDREWS, No. 612 CHESTNUT Street. nol6-2in fJIO ARMY CONTRACTORS. DUCKS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, AND DRILLS. For sale by SIMONS & GASSED, Agents, Ko. 106 CHESTNUT STREET, 0t25-fm&wlEß SUPPLIES. 50,000 pairs ARMY DRAWERS. Z),m GRAY FLANNEL SHiRfS. 10,000 RED do. SHIRTS. 500 dozen FINE TRAVELLING SHIRTS. For sale by BENNETT, RUCH, & CO., Manufacturers oF Army Goods, nol3-2m 215 and 217 CHURCH Allay, Phila. Army contractors AND SUTLERS SUPPLIED WITH BBTTSHES at tlie lowest rates. Always on band, a large stock of CAVALRY BRUSHES. Government standard; WAGON BRUSHES, Government standard; And every Description of Brushes required for the Army. KEMBLE & VAN HORN, oclS-3m 381 MARKET Street, Philadelphia, WOOLLENS. WELLING, COFFIN, & Co., 116 CHESTNUT STREET, Are prepared to deliver on contract 3-4 and 6-4 Dark and Sky Blue CLOTHS AND KERSEYS. seS-3m JNDIGO BLUE KERSEYS. INDIGO BLUE CLOTHS, And every variety of Goods adapted to military Clothing* for Bale at the lowest prices REGIMENTS EQUIPPED AT SHORT NOTICE. BENJ. L. BERRY, CLOTH HOUSE, 50 SOUTH SECOND STREET. oeAtf FLANNELS. COFFIN, & CO., 116 CHESTNUT STREET, Are prepared to make contracts) for immediate delivery, WHITE DOMET FLANNELS, AND ALL WOOL INDIGO BLUE FLANNELS* of Government standard. HARDWARE. Hardware. MOORE, HENSZBT, A 00. Have now on hand, and are constantly receiving) a large assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, Ac., to which they invite the attention of purchasers for cash or short credit. No. 427 MARKET Street, and oeB-2m No. 416 COMMERCE Street, Phil ad a. BUSINESS NOTICES. PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY.—The Laboratory of the subscribers la open daily* from 9A. M. to 6 P. H„ for Analyses of Ores, Guanos, Waters, <tc. Also, for the Instruction of Students in Chemistry, Mineralogy, and Geology. Opinions given in Chemical questions. Special Instruction in MEDICAL CHEMISTRY. JAMES C. BOOTH, THO 3. H. GARRETT, JNO. J. REESE, M. D., eci-3m No. 10 CHANT Street, Tenth, below Market. TOHN WELSH, Practical SLATE Cl BOOFEB, THIBD Street and GEBMANTOWN Read, is prepared to put on any amount of ROOFING, on the mort MODERATE TERMS. Will guaranty to ■alee eyery Building perfectly Water-tight WF Orden promptly attended to. my7-ly EVANS & WATSON’S W BALAMAHDBB safes. STORY 16 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. A large variety or FIRE-PROOF * SAFES always pu hand. fIOTTON SAIL DUCK and CAN v/ VAB, of all numbers and brand*. Karen's Puck Awaiog TwlUa .of all deaetlpUoni, for Tent*. Awning Truukg, and Wagou Covert. Also, Paper Manufacturer*’ Drier Felts, from 1 to 8 leet wide. TarfAdling, Belting, Sail Twine, Ac. JOHN W. KYEBMAN A CO., 108 JONES Alley. VOL. S.—NO. 94. Tj’ItOTHINGHAM & WELLS," 34 SOUTH FRONT AND 35 LETITIA STREET, BROWN AND BLEACHED SHEETINGS, MASSACHUSETTS, GREAT FALLS LACONIA, EVERETT, LOWELL, IPSWICH, HAMPDEN, SHAWLS, BEAVER CLOTHS, TRICOTS, CASSIMERES, FLANNELS, TWEEDS, BLANKETS, AND ARMY GOODS, FROM THE WASHINGTON (LiTS Hi* Siam.) AND OTHER MILLS, ocl-3m QHIPLEY, HAZARD, & ® HUTCHINSON, No. 1151 CHESTNUT STREET, COMMISSION M HOHANTS FOB THI SALE 0? PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS. seSS-Sm DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. Robert shoemaker & CO.. Northeast Corner FOURTH and RACE Streets, PHILADELPHIA. WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WINDOW AND PLATE GLASS. MANUFACTURERS OF WHITE LEAD AND ZINC PAINTS. PUTT Y, &0. AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED FRENCH ZINC PAINTS. Dealers anil consumers stipplied at VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH, ocol.tf TUST RECEIVED, per “ Annie Kim tf ball,” from. Liverpool, Hander, "Weaver, & Slan der’s preparations: 25 lb 3 Extract Aconiti, in 1 9) jars. 25 fts Extract Hyoscryami, in 1 ft jaw. 50 lbs Extract Belladonna, in 1 ft jars. 100 lbs Extract Taraxaci, in 1 lb jars. 50 lbs Yin Bal Colchici, in 1 lb bottles. 100 lbs 01. Succini Beet., in lib bottles. 500 lbs Calomel, in 1 ft bottles. 500 ft 9 Fil Hydrarg - ., in lib jars. WETHERILL St BROTHER, mhß 47 and 49 North SECOND Street. CABINET FURNITURE AND BIL LIARD TABLES. No. 261 Sonth SECOND Street, In connection with their extensive Cabinet Business are nov manufacturing: a superior article of BILLIARD TABLES, And have now on hand a full supply, finished with the ttQGBB & QAHHQN’S HircWYBP CUSH WHS, which are pronounced, by all who have used them, to be superior to all others. For the Quality and finish of these Tables tbe manu facturers refer to their numerous patrous throughout the Union, who are familiar with the character of their work. an2s-6m • JMMENSE REDUCTION LOOKING GLASSES. OH. PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, PICTURE AND PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. JAMES S. EAKLE & SON, 816 CHESTNUT STREET, Announce tbe reduction of 25 per cent in the prices of all die* Manufactured Stock of Looking Glasses ; also, in Engravings, Picture and Photograph Frames, Oil Paint ings. The largest and most elegant assortment in the oonntry. A rare opportunity is now offered to make purg ahaees in this line For Gash, at remarkably Low Prioes KATtT,T7S GALLERIES, PHILADELPHIA. gT. n: Since the opening of this vast and commodious Hotel, In 1854, it has been the single endeavor of the proprietors to make it the most sumptuous, convenient* and comfort* able home for the citizen and stranger on this side the Ailantic. And whatever has seemed likely to administer to the comfort of its guests they have endeavored, withont re gard to cost, to provide, and to combine all the elements of individual and social enjoyment which modern art haß invented, and modern taste approved; and the pa tronage whichit haß commanded during the past six years Ib a gratifying proof that their efforts have been appre ciated. To meet the exigencies of the times, when all are re quired to practise the most rigid economy, the under signed HATE REDUCED THE PRICK OF BOARD TO TWO DOLLARS TER DAT, at the same time abating none of the luxuries with which their table has hitherto been suppliod. se7-8m TBEADWELL, WHITCOMB, * 00. A CARD.—THE UNDERSIGNED, late of the GIRARD HOUSE, Philadelphia, have teased, for a term of years, WILLARD’S HOTEL, in Washington. They take this occasion to return to their old friends and customers many thanks for past favors, and beg to assure them that they will be most happy to see them in their new Quarters. SYKES, CHADWICK, * 00. Washington, July 10,1861, au23-ly PURE PORT WINE. DUQT7E DO PORTO WINE, BOTTLER IN PORTUGAL IN 1820. Physicians and invalids in want of a reliable article of pure Port Wine can be supplied by inquiring for the above wine at CANTWELL * KEFFEB’S, Southeast corner GERMANTOWN Avenue and MASTER Street. TTENNESSY, VINE-YARD PRO f I prielors, Bigqult, Trxcoche A Co., Marett, Piuet, and other approved brands of OOGNAO BRANDY, for Bale, in bond and from store, by CANTWELL * KEFFEB, Southeast corner GERMANTOWN Avenue and MASTER Street. S" tuart’3 PAISLey Malt WHIs- KY. ZOUAVE CHAMPAGNE.—A new brand—an excellent article. Imcorted and for sale at a price to suit tbo times, by CANIIVELL & KEF. FEE, southeast corner of GERMANTOWN Avenue and MASTER Street. Rudesheimer-berg, LAUBEN HEIMER, and HOCKHEIMER WINE, in cases of one dozen bottlea each; warranted pure. Imported and for eale low by CANTWELL A KEFFER, aoqth east corner GERMANTOWN Avenue and MASTER Street. ZIMMERMAN’S DRY CATAWBA WlNE.—Tliis approved brand of Cincinnati wine, the beßt article out for << cobblers,” for sale pure, bot tied and in caac-s, by CANTWELL & KEFFEB, south, east corner GERMANTOWN Avenue and MASTER Street se2l-6m Bordeaux brandy.—46 Pack ages J. J. Dnpuy Brandy, in bond, for sale by the Bole agentfl, JAUBETCHE & CABSTAIBS, 202 and 204 South FRONT Street. 0c22-tf Rochelle brandies.—Peiievoi sin, A. Seignette, and Alex. Seignette, in half-pipea, quarters and octaves, for sale, in bond, by JAURETCHE * CABSTAIBS, 202 and 204 South FBONT Street. Od22»tf Cognac brandy.—Pinet, Castn lon, Bisqnit, Tricoclie, * Co., Sauvin Aine, Olan ger and Henncsßy Brandy, for sale in bond by JAU BETCHE * CABSTAIBS, 202 and 204 South FBONT Street. 0c22-tf NOTICE. — The interest of CHARLES A. SMITH in the Firm of BILLINGS, HOOP, A CO.: lias this day censed, by the sale of the same to the other Partners. The remaining Partners are alone au thorized to settle the businoss aud $q use thO UMBO Of ttlO firm. JAMES M. BILLINGS, SAMUEL W. ROOP, SAMUEL V. ROOP, Exec’r ofW. V.VT a3hington, dec’d, C. A. SMITH, * ’ H. B. KIBBE PHii.ADELrniA, Nov. 9,1801. Tyrotice is hereby given, .1.1 that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, under the linn of CANTWELL & KEFFEK. was dissolved on the Seventh day of Novem ber, A. I>. 1801, by mutual consent. All debts owing to the said partnership are to ho received by the said JAMES R. CANTWELL and JOHN C. KEEFER, trading as CANTWELL <fc KEFFER, and all demands on the said partnership are to be presented to them for payment. WILLIAM t\ PATTERSON, JAMES B. CANTWELL, novll-mwiflSt JOHN C. KEFFER. Best quality roofing slate always on hand and lor sole at Union Wharf, I.] BKAOH Street, Kensington. T. THOMAS, utT-1, UT WALNUT Street, FMMelgld. COMMISSION HOUSES. OFFER FOR SALE SHIRTINGS, DRILLS, JEANS, SILECIAS, CANTON FLANNELS, rROM THIS LYMAN, DWIGHT, C’ABCT, CHICOPEE, »n<l BAETLET MILLS. LIKEWISE, A FULL ASSORTMENT OF CABINET FURNITURE MOORE & CAMPION, LOOKING GLASSES. 816 CHESTNUT Street. HOTELS. EHODAS^TELr BROADWAY, NEW YORK, BOARD REDUCED TO 62 PER DAT. WINES AND LIQUORS. Buchanan’s Coal Da Whisky, Old Tom Gin, Old London Gin, London Cordial Gin, Bobien’s Gin, In bond and store. CANTWELL * KEFFER, Southeast corner GERMANTOWN Avenue and MASTER Street. COPARTNERSHIP NOTICES. KElftIL PRY GOODS. LANNELS ! FLANNELS ! —I have now ok hand ono of the hest and cheapest assort ments in the city. All W'OOl White, 25: heavier do ,28 • full yard wide, 31 worth 37#; fine RallitftJ YftlfJ (which will not eiiriuk,) ; full yard wide do., 37# never sold less than 50; finer do., 50, and the finest at 02#— always sold for 87# ; one bale very superior all wool Bed at 25; fine do., 31#, and the finest 37# ; yard wide Bed, 37# ; hrnvy twilled Red 31#, and the very heaviest. Six ; heavy Gray, tuilled, 37#, mid tlio wry beet, 44; all wool plain Gray, 28—which is A bargain; heavy dark blue, 37# ; 'White donet 12#, worth 14# ; finer do., 15, and very heavy do., 25. Also, the cele brated Shaker Flannels, full yard wide and heavy, war ranted not to shrink; the heaviest Canton Flannel in the market for 12# ; colored do. 11# by tlxv pk'Cc, and as govi fl Stock of Unbleached Muslins ns can ho found in the city, at prices that cannot bo utxlortiolJ. Having bought Ihose cheap for cash, I am selling them very low. A liberal allowance will be made to benevolent societies. GRANVILLE B. HAINES, nol6-tf No. 1013 MARKET St., above Tenth. GTAINED BLANKETS.—WE WILL K 3 f-ell a good double-twilled 10-4 Blanket for 5-2 per pair, slightly stained; extra-large 10-4 do., almost per fect, £2.75; 32-4 do , weighings pounds, 64 per pair: large and fine Crib Blankets, 75 cents each; fine Bed Blankets, of every' quality and aizo made, from 61.50 to &20 per pair; Ironing Blankets 00 cunts; Horse Blank ete, Lap Bluukfts. Oomibiiftbles, $1.25 each ] all qualities of Blankets sold at last years’ low prices; Linen Table Cloths and Napkins, part of which are very line, of a bankrupt stock, at less than cost; very fine Shirting Li nen at less than cost; very fine Ladies’ Linen Handker chiefs at less than cost: Marseilles Quilts, Canton Flan nels; Muslins, Wool Flannel, Gray Flannel, Crash, Tick ingSi Table Linens by the yardi Towelling of every de. Rcriplion. This stock of goods we have purchased from a bankrupt house, and will sell many articles at less than cost of importation. E. D. & W. H. PENNELL, nol9-tf 1021 MARKET, below Eleventh MUSLINS, CANTON FLANNELS, ILL WOOLLEN FLANNELS, OHINTZES, ALL AT OLD TRICKS.—V; E. AKCIIAMBAULT, N. £. corner ELEVENTH ami MARKET Streets, will open, this morning, a full line of Bleached anil Brown Shirt ings and Sheetings, from 6 to 12# cts.; Canton Flannels, from 11 to 12# r.; White and Colored Flannels, 12 to 50c.; MevrimncChintzes. 10c : rich style Chintzes, 6,8, 9 and 10c.; Crimson French Merino, only 37#e, t worth 3?1; rich Plaid Dress Goods, 12. 18, 22. and 25c.; Blan kets and Comfortables, Cheap Carpets, Oil Clotlm, and Window Shades. nol6-tf POPULAR SHAWLS— Large and full assortments of tlio following Winter bliawls: Long and Square Scotch Blankets. Fine American, of all styles. Black and White Checks and Browns. Children's Long and Square Blankets. Fine Stellas, Scutch borders. Broche, from low to Oxfva Hue, Black Centres JBroclie Cimine Lame. Light Gray and Dappled Berlin. Friends’ Shawls, of all kinds. CLOAKING CLOTHS. Water Proofs, Repellants, Aqua Scutum. Spangled and Frosted Beavers. Black Beavers and Tricotn. SHARPLESS BROTHERS, nols CHESTNUT and EIGHTH Streets. Bargains in dress goods. NEW AND CHOICE DKESS GOODS AT EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES. Jlti'b Silk Pluidfitid Printed Reps. Flam Heps and Velours do Epimilo. VERY CHEAP BLACK SILKS. Rich Printed Magenta Cloths. Rich Printed Merinoes S7#c to 51.25. Rich Printed all woo! Delaines from 31 to 75c. 3,000 yards Mohair Brocades sit 14c, worth 25c. 2,SCO yards Printed Delaines at 13c, worth ISc. A clioiee assortment of Blanket Shawls, NEW STYLES OF WINTER CLOAKS of Beaver, Tricot, and Water-Proof Cloths, Handsome Velvet Vestings and Cassimeres. H. STEEL & SON, no 9 No. 713 North TENTH Street, above Coates. (GENTLEMEN, TAKE NOTICE— Will open this morning— A full line of Merino Shirts and Drawers. A nice assortment of Gent's Mauds, A full line of Cotton and Merino Hose. A nice a&sortnient of lu-nvy C.issimerc-3, Two lots of fine French Black Cloths. Thirty doz. L. C. Hdkfs, from Auction. Twelve doz. Suspenders from Auction. Striped Cloths for Shirts. : ; Twilled Flannels, White, Red, nul Gray. Gloves in great variety at : JOHN H. STOKES, no!8 702 ARCH Street. Fall— 1861. SPLENDID GOODS, CHEAP FOR CASH, SHAWLS AND CLOAKS, The Cheapest ever Offered. Thirty Per Cent, under Regular Prices. SILKS AND DRESS GOODS. Great Variety. DOMESTIC AND STAPLE GOOD 3. Most of our Muslins still at OLD PRICES Flannels, Cloths, and Cassimeres. Linens of our o«u Importation. Blankets; All sizes. Balmoral Skirts, Ac., Ac. A the Old Established Store of THORNLEY Se CHISM, se2o N. E. cor. EIGHTH and SPRINO GARDEN. TT7TLL OPEN THIS DAY AN IM- I? mens© stock of all wool De Laiues, the balance of a large importation, consisting of 1 lot neat figured dark grounds, at 31 cents, usually Bold at 62# cents. 1 lot chintz colors, at 37 cents, usually at 75 cents. 1 lot, yard wide, Plaids, at 12# cents. COWPEBTHWAIT & CO., no9-tf N. W. corner EIGHTH and MARKET. Black cloth cloaks open TO-DAY. Cloaks for Winter of 1801. General Wool now-style Cloaks. McClellan Cloak open to-day. Stout Clothe for C-louloL EYRE & LANDELL. Q 1 BLUE AND GREEN CORDED *P-L REPS. SI Broun Corded Reps. SI Black Corded Itfps. SI Purple mid Mode Raps. Reps for the Gored Walking Dresses. Received to-day. EYRE & LANDELL. no2o FOURTH and ARCII Streets. LADIES’ BLACK CLOTHS. Men’s heavy Overcoatings. Men's tine Dress Ciotlis. COOPER & OONARD, no? - NINTH and MARKET Streets. Flannels— Yard wide, fine white extra at 38 cents. Shaker Flannels, warranted genuine. COOPER & OONARD, nnT NINTH and MARKET Streets. Fancy cassimeres- Of every grade and style, from 62c to 81.50 per yard. Black Cassimeres, some extra fine lots. COOPER A CONARD, no 7 NINTH and MARKET Streets. TjUiIXIR PROPYLAMINE, The New Remedy for During the part year we have introduced to the notion of the medical profession of this country the Pure CJryi ialixtd Chloride of Propylamine, as a REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM; ■nd teTlng received from many sources, both from phi* licians of the highest standing and from patients, the MOST FLATTERING TESTIMONIALS of its real value in the treatment of this painful and ob stinate disease, we are induced to present it to the public In a form BEADY FOR IMMEDIATE USE, which we hope will commend itself to those who are suffering with this afflicting complaint, and to the medical practitioner who may feel disposed to test the powers of this valuable remedy. ELIXIR PROPYLAMINE, In the form above spoken of, has recently been extensively experimented with In the PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL, rad with MARKED SUCCESS. (as will appear Item till pobliehed accounts in the medical journals). 17* It is carefully put up ready for immediate use, fftth full directions, and can be obtained fiom all the druggists at 75 cents per bottle, and at wholesale of BULLOCK & CRENSHAW, Druggists and Manufacturing Chemists, ma H-ly Philadelphia. TN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR JL THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. In the matter of the Estate of JOHN F. RANDOLPH, The appraisement under the sth section of the act of the 14th of April, 1851, and the Ist section of the act of the Bth of April, 1859, having been filed in the above matter, notice is hereby given that CORNELIA E. RANDOLPH, widow of sold decedent, claims to retain the personal property referred to therein, of the value of $3OO, and will apply to the said Court, on FRIDAY, the oth day of December, A. P. 1861, at 10 o’clock A. M., for approval of said appraisement. 0. T. BONSALL, Attorney for Petitioner. November Bth, 1861. no2o-wf4t TN THE ORPHANS 7 COURT FOR i THE COUNTY. OF PHILADELPHIA. In the matter uf the Estate of JOHN T. PARKER, deceased. The appraisement under the sth section of the act of the 14th of April, 1851, and the Ist section of the act of the Bth of April, 1859, having been filed in the above matter, notice is hereby given tlmt FRANCIS J. N, PARKER, widow of said decedent, claims to retain the personal property and money referred to therein, of the value of $3OO, and will apply to the said Court, on FRIDAY, the 6th day of December, A. D. 1861, at 10 o’clock A. M.,for approval of said appraisement. C. T. BONSALL, Attorney for Petitioner. November 16th, 1961. noSO-wfit TVTHEREAS WILLIAM T. BLACK- W MAN, of the Nineteenth ward, did, on the 18th day of September, A. D. 1861, make and execute a Gc-iht.il Assignment of all his estate, real and persona), to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of creditors. all iwreons mdeljtc-1 to tin 1 fiiiiil assignor will moke pay ment to JOHN CLARK, Northwest corner of SECOND amt GREEN Sta. Or, to Ilia Attorney, JOHN GOFORTH, ocl6-wfmlBt# 115 South FIFTH Street. MARSHAL’S SALES. MAKSHAL’S SALE.—By virtue of a writ of sale, by the Hon. JOHN CADWALA DER, Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in Admi ralty, to me directed, will be sold, at Public Sale, to the highest and beat bidder, for cash, at Street wharf, on WEDNESDAY, November 27rii, 1861, ut 12 o’clock M., the cargo of the schooner SPECIE, consist ing of 167 casks, 32 half ca«ks, and 253 sake of RICE. Samples may be obtained on Lhe morning of the sale at the wharf, or at the auction store of Dutilh, Cook, & Co., No. 124 South FRONT Street. WILLIAM MILLWARD, U. S Marshal E. D. of Penn’a. Philadelphia, November 18,1861. nolB-6t nol2-12t* Tt/TARSHAL’S SALE.—BY VIRTUE Xt_L of a Writ of Sale, by the Hon. John Cadwalader, Jud#e 6f the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, ia Admiralty, to me directed, will be sold, at Public Sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at CALLOWIIZLL-STR6ET WHARF, on TUESDAY, December 3d, 1861, at 12 o’clock M., the six-eighths part of the schooner FAIR WIND, her tackle, apparel, aud furniture, being the interest of BENJAMIN BRAGG }£< JOSEPH ROBIN. SON X, GEORGE H. BROWN 2-8, residents and in habitants of the State of North Carolina. WILLIA3I MILLWARD, U. S. Marshal, K, D. of Pennsylvania. PniLADEJ.ruiA, November 19,1861. no2o*ot MEDICINAL. RHEUMATISM. LEGAL. PHILADELPHIA. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 22, 1861. Jims, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1861. THE REBELLION. THE WAR IN KENTUCKY. Sketches of Prominent Union Merchants. THE SITUATION OF AFFAIRS. THE STRENGTH OF THE REBCT.s AND THEIR PLANS. FULL PARTICULARS OF THE BATTLE AT PIKETON, INTERESTING SOUTHERN NEWS. THE PRICE OF PROVISIONS IN GEORGIA. THE DEFENCES OF NEW ORLEANS. lIOW THE CITY MAY BE TAKEN. THE EASTERN SHORE EXPEDITION. THE PROWESS OF GEN. LOCKWOOD. The Rebels in Accomac and Northamp- ton Counties Disband. THE PROCLAMATON OF GEN. DIX WELL RECEIVED, ARREST OF MASON AND SLIDELL. COMMENTS OF THE CANADIAN PRESS, MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS. THE BLOCKADE OF THE POTOMAC REPORT OF AN INTERVIEW WITH GEN. POLK. PEJVSACOLA TO BE TAKEN. &c., &C„ &G. THE WAR IN KENTUCKY. The Campaign as it now Stands in Ken- Gcneral George 11. Thomas, who, as senior briga dier in Eastern Kentucky, ranks Schocpff and Nel son, and who has his headquarters at Camp Dick llbhinson. has recalled the columns of both these generals, and ordered them to join his. Zollieoffer has evidently retired with the main body of his forces into East Tennessee, in the direction of Knoxville. His defeat at ” Wild Cat Camp,” the rout of Williams’ guerilla band at Piketon by Nel son’s force, and especially the burning of the bridges upon the Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, have forced this retreat. Gen. Thomas seems to have issued this order to prevent Albert S. Johnson, now in command of the rebol forces along the line of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, from making a flank move ment against Gen. Buell’s column, stationed along the same line, by way of Danville and Lexington. Already there have been serious demonstrations made against Johnson’s column toward Hopkins ville. He has, therefore, been forced to make a counter-movement upon Buell’s flank. This coun ter-movement has grown into so strong a monace, that Gen. Buell has been forced to concentrate, as soon as possible, a foroa near Danvilla as pcwcpful as that which he has along his front at Camp No lin. It is. therefore, his first intention to be strong enough to resist Johnson along either of these lines, if he chooses to advance in force. His second pur pete iE, evidently, to advance with two strong col umns, simultaneously from Xoiin and Danville, upon Bowling Green. If the accounts, which reach us from the best informed sources in Kentucky, oan be relied upon, Buell has at Louisville, and be tween that point and Camp Nolin, full thirty thousand men. When Schoepff s column and Nel son’s unite with Thomas' force, the latter will hate full twenty thousand men. Vast reinforcements from Ohio, Indiana, and the loyal parts of Ken tucky, are pouring into their camps constantly. As an evidence of this, three regiments roachel Louisville from Cincinnati but four days ago. Should the rebels not make an attack, this pow erful force must make an advance upon Bowling Green between the first and tenth of December, 6&C of the Most lovely seasons of the year in that part of Kentucky. There can be no reason at that time for a non-advance. Cavalry and artillery, in abundance, will bo present, and the troops tole rably well-seasoned to the use of arms—at least quite as well as their enemies. There are now no regular rebel forces upon the soil of Kentucky, save the small portion of her southwestern boundary tremulously Held by the columns of Johnson and Polk. Polk’s Column Has retired, since the battle of Belmont, entirely out of Missouri. That battle seems to incline them to believe that the soil of Missouri is unhealthy. The retirement of Fremont’s (now Halleck’s) co lumn from Springfield, and the concentration of much the heaviest part of it at St. Louis, indicates a disposition to move directly down the Mississippi simultaneously with theforward movement of Buell upon Bowling Green. These movements will both depend. In point of time, upon the finishing and equipment of the heavy fleet of gunboats, now near completion, at various Western cities. These are all expected to be ready for active service before the 10th of December. The fact that five hundred marines hare been sent from the East to Cairo shows that the Government expects Sie rivor fleet to move at a very early day. The real, earnest, vi gorous work of the Western campaign will soon be gin. As soon as the result of these conjoint move ments of Buell and Hallcek are known, then the grand movement upon the Fotomae must begin. The naval expeditions, under Bntler and Burn’ side, will be ready to strike about the same time. No operations of modern times will be more exten sive or grand. Indeed, Sherman may be fully ex pected, at or near the same time, to be thundering at the gates of Savannah or Charleston. MORE ABOUT THE LOYAL MEN OP KENTUCKY. Cynthiaua. This village is the county seat of Harrison county, and is about forty miies south of the Ohio river. The nearest point of note in a straight line is Au guste, ■in Bracken county. It is situated in a wealthy agricultural district. Its people have among them a great deal of the old leaven of the James-riyer aristocracy—most of the original set tlers, the Trimbles, the Deshas, and other leading spirits of the county, having emigrated to Kentucky from Eastern Virginia nearly a century ago. They had, however, kept themselves almost exclusively, by marriage and social intercourse, within a circle of their own. Here lived, until the Union troops recently took possession of tho town, Lucius B. Desha, A son of one of the former Governors of Kentucky. In intellect, as in physical movements, he is a slow, heavy man. He has essayed the stump, but was never successful. lie must now be fully sixty five years of age. Often an aspirant for public position, his aspirations in that direction have never met with much success. A candidate for Congress against John P- Gaiiics, op Covington, in tBId, when the latter was a prisoner in Mexico, he was bndly beaten. Disappointed then and since, he has become a cynic, and, therefore, rife for any change whereby he could hope to reach political eminence. lie, therefore, has favored Disunion sentiments, and has at length found a congenial rc pository for him and his opinions at Bichmond, Va Such a sequel to his liie is worthy of one whose brother Isaac was convicted of highway robbery and murder, whose pardon was granted os the last official act of the father of both, as Governor of Kentuoky. But, in deep, earnest contrast to such a life, so appropriately terminated, is the career of one of his fellow-townsmen, Robert Jones, A man of nearly his own ago. Mr- Jones is a merchant by profession. Having attained more than a worldly competence, he has been, for more than a score of years, the leader in all movements looking to the public improvements of his town or founty. Ho has ever exhibited an enlightened and liberal spirit. In person he is short and spare, with firmly-fixed features and a blue eye. Plucky and full of fire, he boldly took ground in June last for the Union. In consequence Of his avowed opinions he was shot by a band of Secessionists, among whom there was, curiously enough, one of this very Desha family. Intelligent and well read, he now follows business rather for amusement than profit. A Virginian by birth, he and a brother living in Missouri have keen from the first decidod Union men. Mr. Jones has recovered from his wound, but is not yet, and per haps nevor will be, as healthful »3 heretofore. IV lien the first of the advancing column of free men from tlio loyal States—the First Ohio regi ment—reached Cynthiana, he entertained them handsomely at his own private expense. Through out his whole county he has a wide-spread personal and professional influence, which he has used un conditionally for the Union. James R. Page, Qf the City of Frankfort, is the junior member of the firm of T, S. JhJ. R. Pago. His uncle is Thos. S. Page, for many years State Auditor of Kentucky, under the Whig and American domination. During the Mexican war he served in the ranks with credit. About thirty-eight years of ago, he has light-co lotod hair, light-blue eyes, and a determined, but pleasant expression of countenance. His wife is the daughter of one of the oldest editors in that Commonwealth, Mr. Hodges, Of the Frankfort Co r; VIOV vpoith —one of the mo3t fascinatiug and accomplished gracing tlio State capital; and socie ty in that city is as intelligent and graceful as any in any capital of the South. She has done as much to establish her husband’s reputation in social and business life as he himself has. He has used his money, his family, his position, for the uncompromising support of the Government. Such young, unobtrusive, influential men are of vasF-aervioe in that State to the preservation of the integrity of the nation, and should be deeply and gratefully remembered. Another of these quiet, but wiwcrful advocates of the Government, is ' V. John L. Neal, Who resides at Clay village, in Shelby county, one bf noblest unipn counties ip the State, It was this’ county which sent Wm. C. Whittaker, the leader of the Union party in their Senate, to that brtdy: - The son of an honest, well-to-do farmer, he a high business reputation, even at the age of thirty-fly?. Repeatedly offered party nominations to responsible public positions, he has alwavs declined. Since this war began, he was offered an oflieer’s command in Col. Whittaker's regiment. He de clined it) FOlely on account of hi? mercantile obli gations to the merchants of Philadelphia. A residence of some years in Texas served to harden and invigorate a constitution naturally vi goious. This is evinced by his largo, muscular, athietic frame, surmounted by a large, well-set head. Whilst his extreme modesty has given him an ex tensive popularity in privato life, it has kept him from accepting public position. Ilis career, in all probability, will, therefore, be one of “ private shining worth,” and not one of glaring brilliancy, To crown all these unostentatious virtues, he is a devotee to the Union cause and Union principles— having sacrificed much of time and money to the cause. The Battle at Fiketon. rrli. particulars. The correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette. wiiting from Piketon, under date of October 10, says: On Tue&day evening, ike sth, afte* a lo&g march from Licking Station, our regiments—the Thirty third, the Twenty-first, and Fifty-ninth Ohio—and a light battalion, composed of six pieked companies from all the regiments oi the brigade, and under command of Major Hurt, arrived at the ferry nearly opposite Pregtonburg. The Second Ohio preceded us one day, and wo? in occupancy of the town, of all of which you have, no doubt, been informed in detail. On the following evening the Thirty-third, under Colonel Sill, und Major Hurt’s light battalion, were ordered to prepare two days’ rations and be ready to more across the river during tho night. Ac cordingly, the morning of the 7th found us in a line of march through Prestonburg, and, as we suspected, toward Piketon, distant by direct route twenty-five miles. A section of artillery, consist ing of two rifled six-pounders, under command of Colonel Roher Vachcr, accompanied as; also, one hundred and fifty mounted men, under Colonel Metcalf. We soon ascertained that our course was deviating from the direct route up Sandy river, and was leading us up John’s creek, which route led us a distance of forty miles around, and entered the town of Piketon nearly opposite from the river route. Thfe object waS to attack the enemy in the rear, whilst General Nelsou, with the Second and Twenty-first and Fifty-ninth Ohio, with Colonel Marshal’s fragment of a regiment, who started the day following, would attack them in front. The march wsb truly a severe (pe, ns the follow ing ordfer (vrhich X append) of General Nelson's in timates. The rations, which were intended for two days, did not, on an average, last one day. We took no train but one wagon and our ambulances, ac cordingly our men wore without tents or means of shelter. The road was very narrow, and in many places precipitous. Often it was difficult to find sufficient room for our cannon, and more than once the expediency of not only unlimbering, but of ®aking.*rtifieial carriage ways was calculated, so narrow was the road upon the mountain side. On our first day's march the men were compelled to ford the creek, which is about 25 yards wide. The water game pp to their waists. At night wo bivouacked on a mountain side. It was very cold, and we deemed it advisable to have as few camp fires as possible, from the fact that the hills were full of rebel scouts. They had fired on our cavalry advance from a hill during the day, which was re turned vigorously, and with the effect ot killing one, wounding another, and of killing one horse. In this skirmish wo received no injury whatever. But in the evening, near ourcampingground, one of the cavalry was fired upon from an ambush and wounded by an oblique shot through the neck. The second day we marched all day, with nothing to eat, unless it may hay? been a yery few who economizes to a better advantage than their fellows. At night, wo received rations of meat, but had neither salt nor bread—meat alone. We bivouacked again in a narrow meadow spot, and our men had disposed themselves as comfortably as possible for the night, when the long roil was beat, and notwithstanding it was the first time this sound had ever been heard by most of them, yet in less than ten minutes we were in line of battle. It was at this time that Col. Sill, who had command of this part of the expedition, displayed to his men and the officers present the talent he possessed to command, and convinced his own regiment still more of their good fortuno in having such a com mander over them. A company, variously esti mated at two hundred to three hundred, moved down the creek to surprise us, when our pickets fired upon them and gave the alarm. This fire wounded thoir oaptain in the ehest, and they immediately retreated. But, anticipating their continued advance, our line of battle was formed. Our infantry was arranged along the hill-side, so as to completely command the left of the enemy as they would advance. The cannon were placed In position on the right of the infantry, in such a man ner as to pour a deadly fire into the narrow pass beyond. For an hour our men stood silent upon tho hill side, and the camp fires slumbered in the little meadow spot. Once more they were formed into line of battle before morning. By daylight the next morning we were on the march again. The rain began to fall in torrents, and continued until afternoon. The mountain streams ran swiftly, and the mountain sides grew deep in mud. Through all this our men marched for thirteen miles. Speaking literally, they inarched for miles in water knee-deep and over, and through mud over shoe-top, and all upon no subsistence but meat without salt. It was a terri ble march, and nothing but the prospect of a fight could have sustained the energies of our troops. In spite of the great number of strategotical points that we passed unmolested, we did give the enemy some credit for courage and military capacity, and, accordingly, moved-with far greater caution than we need to have done as we neared the town. At one point, just as we passed by a long, narrow, and winding road, over the last mountain that brought us down to near th? ford opposite the village, we thought that we would surely encounter a force. Two pickets only were met, who fled and gave the alarm, but not too soon to prevent us from firing a volley across the river and exploding a shell or two in their midst. As thoy fled beyond the hills a few shell more were sent after them, with serious effect. Pour bo dies, it is said, were found in one spot. It is im rssiblo to say how many were killed and wounded. was told by a respectable citizen that blood was found scattered for some distance along the road which they tied. One fell into our hands mortally wounded. I have it from good authority that the officers are sworn not to disclose their losses in battle, and I am sure they take every precaution to conceal the bodies of their killed. We immediately took possession of the town—l should tbink, in time of peace, a pleasant little vil lage, picturesquely situated —and secured some very important .papers of the general command ing. Hut for one more day our men had meat ra tions only to subsist upon. Thus you have a meagre account of one of the most laborious marches of the war. In the meantime, the forces under General Nelson had advanced up the river, and encoun tered an ambuscade of about seven or eight hun dred of the enemy, who, suspecting our forces to be weakened by the division into two columns, hoped to destroy one and rush to the rear of the other. But, as your despatches will show, thay were defeated and dispersed, and only about the same number was left at this point to be likewise dispersed by the forces under Colonel Sill. Thus is Eastern Kentucky ridden of her op pressors, who claim to bo her only protection. They have completely exhausted the country, and our only supplies must come from above. I will add that we passed a great deal of mag nificent mountain scenery—high cliffs and top pling crags. In many places, one would think that they viewed the ruins of some mighty castle on the mountain tops, as the rocks would rise in wails and spirefi high above the parti-colored forest, A. J. P. The Situation The Nolin correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga zette, under date of Nov. 16, writes thus : The new department croated for Gon. Buell ex cludes the Bmall portion of Kentucky west of tho Tennessee river. Leaving out of view, therefore, the posture of affairs at Paducah, Columbus, and llickmnn, the situation in Kentucky is briefly this: But one rebel army remains in the State. Breck inridge’s raw recruits at Prestonburg and Pikeville have been scattered. Zollicoffer has boon driven back to the Cumberland Gap, nnd is reported to be trembling for his safety even there. The only rebel force remaining in his department to engage Gen. Buell’a attention, is Buckner’s army at Bow ling Green—an army which is variously estimated at from eighteen to thirty-five thousand, and which is doubtless muck nearer to. the smaller el these figures.| Buckner'a original plan is known to have been to move directly up the railroad to Louisville. That lias probably been abandoned, and it has lat-. tcrly been suspected that be desires to move across toward Lexington. Meantime we hare four distinct columns of na tional troops in Gen. Buell’s department; those of Gen. Nelson, somewhere on th© Big Sandy ; Gen. Thomas, at CampDiok Robinson ana beyond • Gon. McCook, at Nolin, and Gen. Crittenden, in the lower Green River valley. There may, of course, be little skirmishes almost anywhere through the State, where Secessionists and Union men become warm enough to prove their faith by their worka; hut there is no possibility of any important collision in Kentucky excepting on the Bowling Green line. When that collision shall come, would seem, thus far, to rest with outgenerals to determine. Such is the condition in which Gen. Buell finds matters in Kentucky, lie has plenty of troops to sweep down the railroad to Nashville; or plenty to seize the Cumberland Gap, and break the connec tion on the East Tennessee and Lynchburg Rail road ; or he may, perhaps, have plenty for simul taneous movements to attain both these desirable ends. Assuredly, he has not enough to keep one column opposite the Bowling'Green forced an other in extreme Eastern Kentucky, another lying miscellaneously around the country toward Cum berland Gap, another on the Lower Green River Valley, or two or three more at points where the rebels may find it convenient to creato diversions. frt oiher v,-ords ) the jifuy is np in Kentucky \ the game is all in our owji hands, if our new general will only concentrate and act. The Force of the Rebels and Their Plans. The following is an extract from an editorial in the Louisville Journal of Tuesday; The force of the enemy upon our own soil is near ly, if not quite, equal to ours. It is in three prin cipal divisions, disposed intercommunicably. rein forceable from, each other at short notice, being in railroad and telegraphic communication besides, with large contingent reserves in the drill-camps of Tennessee, and quite accessible from leading en trepots of the South, Richmond, Nashville, Mem phis, &c. The head of the wedge, and by far the most positive and powerful division and position of the three is at Bowling Green. This is the Con federate advance—the outpost of their conquest. Hero, ive arc informeds it is the u fixed pur pose? ’ of the Confederate war-jobbers to make ft “desperate stand.” Besides. General Buck ner is evidently emulous of General Bcaure gard, and very willing to take lessons from u his magnificent strategic genius.” General Buckuer is understood to have studied the Manassas fortifL cations in person, and to be thoroughly acquainted with the minntia- of the matter. Ho is said to have taken certain quiet hints from “ masked bat teries and curvilinear earthworks,” and to be set ting a very clear imitation of the Bull Run trap” at Bowling Green, Twenty or thirty “splendid guns” are said to be already in position, and other defences actively completing, which, in the Seces sion parlance, “ will render Bowling Green per fectly impregnable.” And into this “second Manas sas* ! of his. General Buckner will, if he can, draw as many of his late friends and fellow-citizens as do not choose to submit to his troachorous usurpations, and accommodate them all with immediate, wholesale ex tirpation and gratuitous graves. Brave and hospi table Kentuckian ! We have much confidence in our information when we say that the present force at that point does not exceed twenty thousand —most of them comfortably encamped, but many of the rcglihents raw, indifferently armed and equipped, and in poor fighting order for open, stund-up-and out-of-doors work, though they would no doubt be capable of very good conduct and execution behind breastworks. The artillery consists of five effect!va field batteries, there being two thirty-two pounders, well rifled and of creditable mechanism; but good artillerists are scarce. Buckner 's plan of campaign is to crouch, mask, and get ready. His favorite scheme is to allure McCook into his fine ambus cade, annihilate him, and then suddenly take the offensive ; but McCook is careful, knows with whom he has to deni, and, wc predict, witi prove himself the man and the metal for any of Buck ner's emergencies. Now, if two lines be drawn from Bowling Green, one to Columbus and the other to the Gap, the triaDgle formed by those lines in connection with the base or southern-border line of the Ptate, is almost completely in the possession of the invaders, and may as well bo inscribed “ subjugated^- 1 until they are all compelled to point their toes for good towards Tennessee. Who does not see and know that ? It is impossible to resist the conviction that too many of us—by far too many of us—-are merely idle spectators of this tragic and startling situa tion. Too many business men entirely out of business ; too many merchants, mechanics, clerks, professional men, agriculturists, and day-laborersi are now looking on with shrugged shoulders and pocketed hands, and waiting for the hot work to be done for thorn. This is all wrong—fatally wrong. We shall have no thrift or shift—no business, peace, nor pleasure—until the people rise, and go forth in their might, to drive out the invaders. A Brilliant Little Exploit. A correspondent, writing from Hartford, Ohio utitUi* d&U e-f November lltb, to the Louisville Democrat, says: I perceive you have not received the information of the fight at Borah’s Ferry, on the road leading from Bowling Green to Hartford. Col. McHenry had stationed one company of his command, under the eommnnd of Capt. Whittinghill, in that vicinity, to assist the Home Guards to look after that ferry, when late Thursday evening, after the Woodbury and Morgantown fights, the enemy made their ap pearance suddenly at the ferry, numbering about 250 cavalry. About thirty Home Guards, under the command of Captain William Porter, who is a veteran of the Mexican army under General Taylor, and about ten men of Capt. Whittinghill’s company, were all that were present to resist their crossing. The enemy, seeing that their crossing would be opposed, retired back and dismounted, and came up on foot behind the ferryman’s dwel ling and other out-houses, on the hank of the riyei l , and opened fire on our gallant little band, who had also sheltered themselves behind trees, logs, Ac., and returned their fire firmly. Some farmers back heard the firing, and came up and took their trees, and commenced picking off the enemy with their long hunting rifles, wherever a head or shoulder could be seen* In this way they fought about half an hour, when the enemy retired with a loss of nineteen killed and many wounded. It is said they acknowledged a loss of nineteen killed on their return, while at Morgantown The casualties on our side was one man wounded —in the leg —not sufficient to prevent him from duty. NEWS FROM THE SOUTH. Charleston papers of the 15th inst., and Rich mond papers to the 19th. have been received by way of Norfolk and Fortress Monroe. They con tain the following items: The following.article, credited to the Savannah Republican! eulogistic of Commodore Tatnall, is reproduced in the columns of tho Courier. It ig headed Our Brave Old Commodore. Commodore Tatnall has, without intending it ns such, set the men of the South an example which all should seek to imitate—viz: whether weak or strong, meet the enemy at the very threshold, and show him that you are resolved to dispute every inch of Southern ground, and drive him back or perish in the attempt. The Commodore, with his little river fleet, did not wait for an attack, but TFCBt out to meet the enemy in all their pomp and power. Ho throw his scornful and defiant shot into the teeth of their vast expedition, and, when they met him, not on ecjual terms, but with repeated broadsides from their largest ship 3, he showed his appreciation of their gallantry and manhood by dipping his flag in irony, as much as to say, {: Your achievement is worthy of honor, and hero you have it.” It was a terrible sarcasm, ingeniously yet forcibly expressed Let every Southern man throughout the war imitate the conduct of our gallant Commodore, and prove his devotion to the cause by meeting the enemy at every step of his progress* and, if no better can be had, on his terms. The editor of the Courier also announces that the next paper would appear on Monday, the 18th. The Norfolk Day Book, of tho 19th inst., has the following startling announcement, largely headed; New Orleans, Nov. 18,1861. . We have it in our power again to spread the glad tidings before the Southern people of another glo rious Confederate victory. The opposing armies have met in the vtelmly of Springfield, the stronghold of the Federal forces, and Generals Price and McCulloch have whipped the enemy, and are driving them from Missouri. The True Delta of to-day has just received a special despatch from Memphis, saying that the Memphis Appeal of to-day publishes an extra, con taining an account of a glorious victory of our troops. The news was brought to Memphis by Gen. Price’s messenger, who is on his way to Rich mond, with despatches to President Davis. It tells us that a battle had taken place near Springfield, Missouri, in which the Confederates were victorious over a vastly superior force, including Fremont’s body guard. The Federal loss in killed and wound ed was very great. Generals Price and McCulloch express them selves perfectly confident of being able to drive the enemy out of Missouri entirely Ti)o legislature Of Missouri have passed the or dinance of Secession by a unanimous vote. There was a full quorum of both houses present. A bearer of despatches from Neosho, on his way to Richmond, brings tho above gratifying intelli gence. Well may old Seward tell the Northerners that’ the war is a failure on the part of the Administra-. tion. and that peace will be declared in less thaa sixty days, when every day brings us news of such brilliant achievements by Southern troops wherever they can get Federals to give them battle. Common sense should have taught the rump, i>e* fore they commenced the folly of n war against freemen that a just cause is half tho battle. A Noble Martyr to Southern Rights, Among the noble martyrs of the South whofell at Belmont, Mo., was Major E. G. W. Butler, of tho Eleventh Louisiana Regiment, a son of SoLonel E. G. W. Butler, of the famous family that gave fire heroes and chosen friends to General Jjackson. and a descendant of the Washington family.. Meeting of the Rebel Congress. Richmond, Nov. IS.—The Cong.ross.met to-day; scarcely a quorum present. Nothing was done, and ftcljotirned. President Davis- wi-U hand In his message to*morrow. Nothing new. to*day. Rebels Shooting at Hack Other. On Wednesday last, says a letter in the Tkuy, JSool y two parties of troops met on the peninsula, and mistook each other for enemies. Brisk firing at once commenced, and, a number on each side were killed and wounded eve the mistako was found out. Among the kilted was Major Bailey, of Mobile, whose body has been taken to his friends. The Negroes at Beaufort—The Brig Elsa. An official leties frosa Captain Confederate Engineers, says that the negroes near Beaufort are still loyal to their masters. The Yankee prize-brig Elsiuoic has reach a Con federate pert in safety. A Bible Stolen. The Bible on which the oath is administered, was stolen from the Court House at Richmond—so says the Richmond Dispan-li. The Richmond Dis-patch of the 19th, republishes TWO CENTS. the following from the TZkczmhicr of the day pre vious : We learn that the following disposition has been made of our forces in Western Virginia : General Jackson's command will go into winter quarters at Monterey. General Loring’s command will be divided, a portion will winter at Green river bridge, and another portion will be moved to Winchester, Strasburg, and that vicinity. General Floyd is still «s the Kanawha, his lines extending from Cotton Hitt to Montgomery Ferry. Tho Third Virginia Regiment, Colonel Stark, of Wise's brigade, has been ordered to join General Floyd's command. The Charleston Courier of tho 15th inat. ha.? the following in its telograph columas: Bluittox, S. C. t Nov. 14, 1361. The enemy are in possession of Pinckney Island. They have seized all the able-bodied men on the plantations, and carried them on board the fleet. This has created a panic among the others, who are anxious to get away, bul arc prevented by force. The enemy have made no attempt, as yet, to land on tfic main. Yesterday our pickets at Bucking ham were fired on by u party in a launch at long taw, without effect. W r c have not been able to ascertain tlieir force, but it is represented by the negroes to be very large. The Defences of New Orleans, and how the City could be Taken. [Correspondence of tho New York Times.] U. S. Steamer R. R. Cutler, ) Sim* Island, Monday, Nov. 4, 1861 t j Since my missive of the 23th'uliimo, items of in terest have been communicated to me, of which, aa an opportunity will present itself by the departure of the U. S. transport Rhode Island , to-morrow, X hasten to apprise you. There are at present, in the city of New Orleans, some 5,000 soldiers, all very well fllWCtlj but poorly clothed. An order, recently issued, compels every man that 13 physically able to bear arm 3, to belong to some military organization—and recruits, varying from the ages of fifteen to seventy years, are received by the various recruiting officers there. The streets are filled with straggling soldiers; und hurry, pfepa and confusion seem to be the order of the day. Many tents are to be seen, and recruiting posters are upon every corner. Strong entrenchments, encircling the city, are being made, and between the city and Memphis, several cannon, of the heaviest calibre, obtained recently from England, are located at various points. The weakest positions of the city arc strongly fortified by rifled cannon; and it is the one common theme of the rebels that they' deem their city perfectly impregnable, and that thay can annihilate any ;t cursed Yankee” force that ever dares to attempt its enpture. Much excitement abounds, especially at the periods when their news papers issue extras having the particulars of some Confederate victory*. The source from which I have derived the in formation I am now going to give you discloses the weak points of New Orleans, and thinks they should be given publicity, i am »ot aware of the same facts having been mentioned before in the journals North, and so proceed to give them to you. I con sider them of exceeding great interest, and they should demand the attention of the authorities at Washington. New Orleans has no fortifications or defences in h?r rear, ami the swamps back of it are impassable, except by the Shell-road and the railroads. Ves sels of all character, drawing not over eleven feet of water, can ascend Lake Ponchartrain to within six miles of the city. Ten thousand resolute, deter mined men, could start from the deep waters of Me Boigne. and reach, yes* rmh the landing at the city' in fifteen hours. There is not an armed vessel of any importance upon the lake, and the land for more than twenty-five miles around is a low swamp, easily and effectually swept by the guns of a decent fleet. I am also assured that there could be but one point of opposition upon this routes and that is the fort at the main passage betsveen the two lakes, Borgne and Ponchartrain. It is, how ever, sadly out of repair, and mounts but ten or twelve small guns, and is garrisoned with but two companies of militiamen from Mississippi. If the National Government could once obtain possession of New Orleans, they could hold it against the com bined power of the rebels ; they could, without the least trouble, reduce the forts on the Mississippi river, and effectually hold in check many of the States in rebellion. The common point touched upon by the citizens as to the results of the war. is tfic fear of an attack upon their city by the way of Lake Ponchartrain. and they themselves gay it could be successfully made, and the place reduced. I trust this hint will be seen by' those in power, and acted upon. I deem my authority perfectly relia ble, and there can be no mistake in relation to the facts set down. Th€ Price of Provisions in Atlanta, Ga. -The Atlanta (Georgia) Confederacy of Novem ber 9th says: Before this war commenced bacon could be bought for 10 and 121 cents per pound. :It is now gelling at 30 cents. Nothing has transpired to in crease the cost of making it, and its transportation costs no more. And our Government should have it to feed the soldiers, and their poor families at home should have it at a more reasonable rate, and those engaged in the sale of it should Lave that much in them. If they have U &ot T the law should furnish them with it. Country jeans could bo had for fifty cents per yard before the war; nowit is from $1.25 t 051.50. The labor of making it, and the material out of which it is made, cost no more now than then; and the soldier should have it to clothe him while he fights for us. at mere reasonable rates. Patriot ism demands this much at ihe hands of those who deal in such articles. It may be difficult to frame a law to meet the exigencies of this case; but the necessity is great, and we are in favor of the Legis lature making the attempt. Coffee is selling at fifty to sixty cents per pound • but wo say lot it sell for whatever people are wil ling to give for it. It is not an article of prime ne cessity. It is a luxury; and let those who indulge in it get it as cheap as they can. Fine dres3 goods are luxuries, not necessities; let those who wear them pay what dealers see fit to ask. We would make no restrictions on any such articles as these. But during the war. when our national existence, our greatest interests, and personal honor are at stuke. we would put a check upon, the disposition to speculate upon such articles as the Government and the soldier must have, or perish. And now, in conclusion, we deprecate the spirit manifested by some in relation to this maxter. Our neighbor, the Intelligencer, a few days ago, in dulged in what we consider intemperate strictures, which, if heeded, would excite the people to deeds worse than those complained of. Such subjects should not be dealt rashly with, and the rights and eouityof dealers should not be run over rough* shod by a mol , or an enraged populace, so long as anything else will avail, we are in favor of abiding by law. and recognizing every man’s leg.nl rights as long ns they exist-. These times, however, have imposed upon us obligations towards each other, find towards tho Confederate G-oYernmeat, which our present laws do not exact. We are in favor of having the authorities take this mutter in hand, and deal with it so as to respect the rights of dealers, while justice is secured to those who are needy. There is a line-of demarkation—a golden mtati’—(hat should bo Garcfully observed in this matter. THE EASTERN SHORE EXPEDITION. Further Particulars. [From the Baltimore American of yesterday .J, Information was received last night at head quarters from Accomac county of the most gratify ing character giving assurance that the expedi tion despatched by General Dix to the two- Eastern Sh6re Counties of Virginia wIU meet with lUtle or no opposition. On Sunday, the flag of the Union was hoisted at Drummondtown, the county-seat of Aecomnc, on a pole which bore the rebel flag the- day before. The people of the county had submitted: to. the authority of the United States, and declared their intention to do so in advance of the arrival of the fctoops. A flag of truce wa3- sent by General Lockwood to Drummondtown on Saturday. On- Friday night, 3.000 rebel troops disbanded, most of them drafted militia. Wherever, the officer who-bore the flag of truce went, he was importuned for General Dix’s proclamation, which had been sent among them the day before. We annex some extracts from his statement. Meeting some of the disbanded men, he asked them why they had broken up so suddenly ? 41 Tho rep’y -was-thoy had gpfc Gen. Dix’s procla mat ion. and believing they could not stand out against the force we were about to send against them, they thought it better to disband. But others came up in the meantime who were part of the militia, and they boldly answered that they never did want to go into the business, and had alt the time disapproved o* U. but were compelled to it by hot*headed Secessionists. ‘ • The greater part of the personal met were of tho disbanded militia. Throe chceas for the Union were given with such zeal* and zest as to make me conclude that there was something more in them than expressions arising from tear. I met many in squads of five, ten, twenty, <£o. } and they would sometimes run across the fields to meet us, ex pressing the deepest gratitude for the deliverance - from oppression and want, for they are in want c£ many of the necessaries of lift. “I will here state that., along the road, I was besieged for General Pix'ih proclamation, a few so pies of which had been 3caMered about the ct un try through which I passed. It had even reached this place yesterday. When it had got among the militia organizations it vras made the pretext for giving open expression) to their latent feelings of opposition to the Confie ierate rulers. “The g7oiit majorhjy of the people, I believe, look upon tho troops-aiout to be sent among them as |their deliverers firom cruelty and oppression. Hurrahs for the TTiaion were quite frequent. At one place the Amraftan flag was hung cut. It was b curiosity to th* people, and they looked in aaton- Ulihsofct saw that owe, owned in their very midst.’ ? We-niay comfitdc that the people of Northamp. ton will-folio*# bhe example of Accomac. The se cret of the suettess of the expedition is to be ascribed to the large- and well-disciplined force sent into. th&so Goun.ties. It is always & measure of hxma* nky. as w%ll as a right military rule, to employ & force so overwhelming as to- prevent bloodshed. If half the number of troops, had been sent, there would no doubt have been resistance, and very likely a sanguinary and psotracted guerrilla war fare* for which the countay is well adapted. t believe that the same exhibitions, of reltuftt toKjloyalty will be made in other districts of coun try when we go into them with a like prepondo r fence of force, and that the deep-seated feeling of Attachment and devotion to the Union whioh lives in the hearts of a majority of the Southern people, will break out Into open expressions when they feel that they are to be protected and sustained. Another Utter,, dated on Sunday, says: This morning a forward movement into Virginia took place—first an advanoe of cavalry, next the Fifth New York (Zouaves from Federal Hill), fol lowed. by the Wisconsin Fourth, fivo companies of the Twenty-first Indiana, five or six companies of the Sixth Michigan, Nimms’ Boston Artillery, nut ‘an independent cavalry oompany of Pennsylvania. It was a glorious and a most imposing sight to see, as they wound around our camp and entered a wood abont a quarter of a mile distant. Wo hare here, beside the Purnell Legion, a portion of the Sixth Michigan, the Seventeenth Massachusetts. and some companies of tho Second Delnwnre regiment. The United States revenue gnnboat llereit/c s, Rufus Coffin lieutenant commanding, arrived in THE WAR PRESS. Thk War Press will to Kent to eubneriberii by tnnil (iMifftr.ntimiii ftJvanoo) at SO.OO Tbreo Copies u “ .. ... 5»00 five 11 “ “ 8,00 12.00 Ten “ *• C'lulw will bo charged at the Rama rate, Urns » 20cepjes will cohl $24; 50 copies will cost SGO ; and 100 copies 8120. For ft Club of Twenty-one or over, wo will Ben-1 an Fstrft Copy to the grttcr«up of tho Club. )#SP“ Postmasters are reiiuef,ted to net »a Ageat? for Tn e War Press. trift oi.aut 10 o'clock ywlerday from a cruise in Pocomoke Bay and Tangier Sound, and brin-3 information from the Eastern Shore of Virginia up to Monday night. Brigadier General Lockwood was still ut Newtown with 6,009 mor- and also had J,OO(T men at Soou'hill. lie designed bmrehing w Drum.TCondtovpn and establishing there titAhoud quarters'. The mu? held by a squadron of cavalry, and the national flag was waving over it. Tho greater propartion </f the inhabitants are Union in feeling, and received the proclamation of Muior General I>ix with delight. In a few days General Lockwood would more into Northampton county with a force sufficient to overcome any opposition from the Secessionists, who would be-obligcdf to succnatb. Lieutenant Coffin left General Lockwood on Sun day, and on his way to bis vessel found that a num ber of bricjjos over she streams south of the Poco moke river bnd been, burned, and tree 3 felled and placed over the roads, compelling him to take a cir cuitous route:- On Saturday four boats, with armed seamen, were despatched from t'le gunboats Hercules and Reliance. lying in Pocomoko buy, under the charge of Lieutenants Tomkins s-td Gnmbriil, of the Re liance, and Lieutenant Hall and lioartermaster Berry, of the Ifircnles, to Syke s Island, in that hay., near the main land of Accomao county, and of which possession was taken. Formerly there were about one hundred and forty inhabitants on the island, but on account of the apprehensions entertained that they would be impressed into the rebel service, all but thirty had left. These gladly received tho proclamation of General Dht. and were promised the protection of the United States. The Hercules and Tigs'- will return to those waters as soon as they can rccoal. and, with-the Reliance, Captain McGowan, will eruisc along the Virginia shore in connection with-She military forces. More Good Newsfrow the Eastern Shore. Baltimore, Nov. 21.— Intelligence has iust been received that the rebels of Northampton county, Virginia, have laid down their arms to the number of eighteen hundred, and that the Federal troops have now full possession of that county, as well aa Aecomac. Thjg r«stores the whole of the Peninsula • to the Union. CAPTURE OF MASON AND SLIDELL. Comments Of the Canadian Press. [From the Toronto (,'lobo of November 18.] . An event has just occurred which might, if han dled in temperately, involve the United States and Britain in very serious complications. An Ameri can steam frigate, tho San Jacinto, has stopped n British mall sicumor on the high seas, and com pelled the surrender of Messrs. Mason and Slidell, diplomatic representatives of the revolted States, on their way to Europe. Ilad tho British com mander been one grain less prudent, had be risked tile loss of bis vessel to secure the safety of his pas eengeis, and had the San Jacinto captain ventured to fire upon her, the aspect of the matter would have been much more serious than what is now pre sented. Possibly the American officer would not have proceeded to extremitics. but the British com mander, whoever he was. acted rightly in yielding for the moment, well aware as he must have been that his Government would rectify any error or in justice which might be committed. There can be no doubt that the action of the San Jacinto commander was an outrage on the British flag and an infraction of international law. There can be no possiDle justification for it. The individuals arrested were voyaging in a vessel of a neutral Power, uudor the protection of its fla», en gaged in no act of war, violating no law which could possibly be applied to their case. Yet the vessel conveying them was stopped upon her course, and by threats their surrender was secured. If such nets were permitted there would be no possi bility of acting a neutral part in any war. If a subject of one of the belligerent Powers were found on bonrd of any ship, that ship would bo liable to seizure by the other belligerent till the passengers were given up. And if neutral ships could'” bo searched so could neutral territory. There nra many Southerners in Canada at this moment, and if the action of the Sun. Jacinto were legal, there would be no hindrance to Americans coming over here and carrying them off to Fort Lafayette or Fort Warren. The matter does not admit of dis pute. The seizure of Messrs. Slidell and Mason wag a gloss wrong, whioh can only bo repaired by the offer of ample apologies by the United States Government and the liberation of the captives. , In the year 180-1 Sir George Kumbold, a British Charge d'Affaires in Saxony, twus seized at his country house near Hamburg, bv a party of French troops, and conveyed to Paris. The Senate of Ham burg appealed to the oourts of Berlin, Vienna, asd St. Petersburg to protect the neutrality of their territory, and, in obedience to the remonstrances of Prussia, Napoleon, then almost at the zenith of hid greatness, liberated the captive. This is almost a parallel ease, the difference between land and water not affecting it. The ouse of the Leopard and tho Chesapeake will occur to many ns a pnrallel. Tho British frigate Leopard demanded the privilege of searching the American frigate Chesapeake for de serters. It was refused, the British ship fired a broadside into tbe other, which, being unprepared for action, was compelled to haul down hot* colors, and the deserters were taken from her. For this highly reprehensible act, Mr. Canning offered am ple apologies, which were accepted by tho United States Government. Still later, in the year IS4S>, a Hungarian refugee, Koszta. sought refuge on board an American ship-of-war in the Mediterranean. I-lis surrender was demanded by the Austrian au thorities, but the American commander refused to - give him up, and was highly commended for so doing by his Government and the public at large. We imagine that the course taken by Napoleon 1., when he was almost undisputed master of Eu rope, that, also, of Mr. Canning, acting for the pow erful Government of Britain) will not be rejoetod by President Lincoln at the present crisis. Neither will he disregard the precedent laid down by his predecessor in the Koszta case. The seizure of Slidell and Mason was wrong, but it was also one of the most absurd and stupid acts which history records, Those diplomatists were going to Europe to stir up feeling against the North, and secure the acknowledgement of tho Southern Confederacy lu seizing them, the American offi cer did more to accomplish their errand than any thing they could possibly have done themselves. TVe have no expectation that the British Govern ment will deal with the matter otherwise thnn tem perately, but the collision will strengthen the hands of the not uninfluential parties in Britain who are striving to induce the Government to interfere in the American quarrel. Better have had ten Slidells and Masons in Europe, than permit such a cause of quarrel to arise. We know not what nmv bo the character of. the captain of the San Jacinto for loyalty, but if he intended to help the insurgents he could not have gone about tho work better. The American vessels have been vainly, chasing the Sumpter from port to port; they have allowed the Bermuda to enter Savannah and to leave it i they have permitted the Huntsville to reach the Ber mudas, and receive the cargo of the Fin gal: they have reserved all their courage and astivity to stop an unarmed neutral vessel on the soas, and take from her two venerable non-combatants. But for the Port Koval bombardment, the wholo Amorioan naval service would sink beneath contempt. The extreme anxiety of the Washington Govern ment to prevent the Southern diplomatists reach ing Europe is a curious piece of. weakness in men who profess to be careless as to- tho aotion of foreign Powers. The United States have nothing to fear from Europe, if they go on with-the war vigorously anti succeed in thedesired object of:preserving the Union; and it is altogether a very .small business to bunt a couple of men over the ocean, to prevent them using their tongues to. persuade the shrewd rulers of England and Franco to dp violence to their own interests, by entering upon, a great war. It was bad enough .to .send;four vessels after them when their departure by the Huntsville was an nounced, but to run the-risk.ofa war with England for sueh an object is an act of midsummer madness. It will add infinitely to the strength and dignity of the American Government if, without waiting for. remonstrance from. Britain, they, at once set free the captives, and send them: - on, their road to Eu rope. It will be right, whioh is infinitely better than being expedient, but,will also show that the North has confidence in the. goodness of its causa. and does.not fear the tonguraof traitors, well posted though they may be. [From the Montreal Herald, Nov. 18. | Whatever rejoicing there may bo in the United, States, .over the cnpture.o£ these two commissioners, we cannot but think that Grout Britain will bairn* peratively called upon to..demand their delivery. It is true that the old British doctrine, whioh led to , the war of J3ll, was. that a State had the right to . taka possession of. its ■ subjects wherever it found thorn, end acting on that dectrine, pressed, seamen , solving on hoard British skips. Nor did W 4 Pc Heve.that, by the treaty, .that right was given up,, but, on. the other, hand, the United States have. always contended against it, and if their, own doc-, brine is to prevail, thcy.had as much right to arrest these gentlemen in her Majesty’s palace as on a. British deex. covered bp a British flag, Wc believe that this doctrine is new the recognized jaw of mo tions. The commodore has, however, in this high handed measure, acted on his own responsibility, anil we expect to, see his Government disavow,him; otherwise, there isjjeason to fear serious trouble between the two nations, which, hitherto, we. have seen na grounds fas apprehending. [From die Montreal- Qazette, Nov. 10.] The telegram from Fortress Mojiroe..is highly im portant. It appears that the rtoufhorn ministers, Messrs. Slidell and Mason, on their way to. Europe, have been seized on board a; British, stsomcr, oy the United Siftteg steamer sctt./ireiw(o. It is not tdbar, from the telegram, whether the- vessel Ott which they were seized was a mail steamer. This act may lead to serious complications. It is clear that if they have been forcibly taken, from a Bri tish steamer, Britain must demand' redress, and d?Dl»nfl! tint they V? bmupiimtoly placed under the protection of her flag, We abstain from, furthaj comments until wo,havemore precise par ticulars. [From the Toronto Leajcr, of Novflntoer 18.] The arrest of Messrs, Mason, and Slidell, under (be circumstances reoifed in the telegraphic de spatches, is, in many respesti. the most important incident of the war. The information furnished upon the subject is characteristically indefinite. Wc gather, howev.ee, that the Confederate ministers to France and England had passed, from Cuba, where they bod landed from Gnarloston to Bermuda, with the. view of taking passage in q, British steamer fpr England, Commodore 'iVilk.es,. of the Federal servico. com manding a,vessel of war, demanded tapir surrender, and was met by the British captain with a decla ration that “ there was not force enough, to take them,"' Am>ti?r American vessel was then placed in petition, and under the threat of American guns tho captain of the unarmed British vessel delivered up his passengers, at tho 3ame time protesting against the course of the American officer; nnd Messrs. Mason and Slidell arc now prisoners in the bunds ef ike Federal authorities, It is admitted that the parties proceeded on board the British, steamer a 3 ordinary passengers, in reliance upon, the inviolability of the British Sag; and they woro received in good faith by the eaptain commanding. Accepting the statements, which come to us from Northern sources, there is not room for nay sus picion of collusion between the Southern miatstCifS, as passengers, nnd the officers of the British steamer. They were secure under the protection of tho Union jaclf «i lend; they remained under tho same pro - {Continued on Fottrtk P<t£t ■ ]
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