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CLOTHING.
f£IO THE GEfiTLJfiMJfiN OF PHI-
LADELPHIA AND VICINITY,
A CARD.
It having been next to an impossibility, hereto*
<£ut, to obtain CU3rOMER-M.vBE Clothing,
.-at MODERATE PRICES, and finding that many
.gentlemen would prefer their Clothing MADE TO
ORDER, if they could secure at tbe same time
REALLY FIRST-CLASS STYLES, and at
/REALLY REASONABLE PRICES, we have, at
-the earnest solicitation of our patrons, organized,
in connection with our extensive Ready-Made
Sales-Rooms, a complete CUSTOMER DEPART
MENT, in which the prominent features are,
Ist. Fine and Medium Materials, made up in
ifirst-class styles;
2d. Unexceptionable Fitting Garments;
3d. Prices FAR LOWER THAN HAS BEEN
•CUSTOMARY;
4th. A corps of the most oolebrated cutters, in
■this oountry.
An extensive assortment of tha choicest im
ported and domestic fabrics from the New York
and Philadelphia markets, suitable for Coats, Pants,
and Vests, always on hand.
X* onr Ready made Salesrooms can always be
■found every variety and style of well-made fashion
able clothing. Spring stock now ready. PRICES
MODERATE.
A visit is solicited.
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
MERCHANT TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS,
“OAK HALaL,,”
S E cor. SIXTH and MARKET Streets.
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MILLINERY GOODS
SPRING.
M. BERN HEIM,
No. 736 CHESTNUT STREET,
Has now in store, and is daily receiving, the latest
styles ia
BIBBONS, FRENCH FLOWERS,
WREATHS, SILKS, CRAPES,
LACES,
A SB OTHER
MILLINERY GOODS.
Vlo which he respectfully iavitea the attention of the
BRICES LOW.
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1862. SPMH6 - 1862.
LOUIS DANNENBAUM.
No. 57 North SECOND Street.
(Between Market and Axck,)
Is now prepared to offer a large stock of
RIBBONS,
SILKS, AND MILLINERY GOODS.
Merchants and Milliners will find an admirable assort
ment of the above Goods, of the newest styles, at low
ffpurss, and are invited to call and examine.
10- “ WELL BOUGHT IS HALF SOLD.”
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* SPRING.
RIBBONS, MILLINERY,
AMD
STRAW GOODS.
EOSENHEIMi BROOKS,
& Co.,
NO. 431 MARKET STREET,
Have now open—and to which daily additions are made—
a*“r USUAL HANDSOME VARIETY
or
RIBBONS,
SONNET MATERIALS, FLOWERB,
RUCHES.
STRAW AND FANCY BONNETS,
MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S HATS,
FLATS, SHAKER HOODS, and
OT.T. OTHER ARTICLES IN THE MILLINERY
LINE,
Which will be offered at the
LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
The attention of the trade ie reepedtolly invited.
fpr particular attention given to filling orders.
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fTIHOMAS KENNEDY & BRO.,
TO9 OHESTNCT Blfcot, hd«w EighSh.
A Choice Stock of
SPRING MILLINERY GOODS,
AT liO'W PRICES.'
LOOKING GLASSES.
JAMES S. EARLE & SON,
MANBFACTUBEES AND IMPOBTEB3
LOOKING GLASSES.
OH PAINTINGS,
BINS ENOBAVINQB,
PICTUBE AND POBTBAIT FRAMES,
PHOTOGBAPH FBAMKS,
PHOTOGBAPH ALBUMS,
OABTB-DB-YISITE FOBTBAITS,
EARLE’S GALLERIES.
816 CHESTNUT STREET,
Philadelphia.
HATS AND GAPS.
IQC9 SPRING STOCK IQf*9
JLOD/y. COMPLETE. IOU 4(,
C. H. GARDEN & Go.,
Manufacturers of and W holeaale Dealers iu
HATS, CAPS, AND FURS;
STRAW GOODS,
FANCY SILK AND STBAW BONNETS,
Artificial flowers* Bncbee, feathers, &c.,
STo. 600 and 603 MARKET Street, 8. W. corner o
SIXTH Street,
A targe and complete stock. The beat terms and
sfae lowest ibices. Cash and prompt “ time buytri” are
particularly invited to examine our stock. mhl-2m
UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS.
M. H. RICHARDSON
DAB BEMOYED TO 500 MARKET STBEET,
Southwest corner of Fifllii
And offers . beautiful assortment e(
-UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS,
TENTS, AND CANES,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. mh2B-lm
SEWING MACHINES
& WILSON
SEWING MACHINES,
628 CHESTNUT STREET,
mhll-3cD
WATCHES, JEWELRY, Ac.
Afresh assortment,at less
THAN FOBMBB PBIGES.
FABR A BBOTUeb,
Importers, 324 CHESTNUT Street, below Fourth.
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TfcRAIN PlPE.—Vitrified Stoneware
JmJ Drain Pipe, a cheap and indestructible material for
•drains, either for private use or for city drainage.
PRICE LIST.
2 inch diameter, 25c. per yard.
3 inch “ 30c. “
4 inch <• 40c. “
5 IfiCh ** 50c. **
6 inch « es c . «
finch “ 900. «
8 inch “ $l.lO “
9,10,11, and 12 inch diameter.
We warrant this Pipe to be equal to any imported, and
•aiperjer to mr Other mMmfactnred in tbli country.
.8. A- HARRISON,
1010 CHESTNUT Street.
Kerosene lamps, whole
-BALK DEPOT AND MABOTAOTOBY, No. 114
Ronth BEOOMB Street, below a&4 fcfo* 1 GA&«
*fEB Street, Phil tulelphi*. In conaeauenceof newim
tproveuento in machinery and increaeed faciUtiea for
nannfaetaring, we are prepared to forniih the trade with
XAMPB and lamp-trimmings of ©Tory description at
greatly reduced prices. COUNTRY MERCHANTS are
teTited to examine our stock which consists of new sty les
md nttemi Of lam pa, ill articles pertaining to the
fnutoessi as low as cun be purchased elsewhere.
mhB.lm*lp M. B. DYOTT.
CHOW CASES.
O r late-glan, Gentian silver, per f00t,,,,,,,,510
OrriW-slw, J 1 -* « ..8
“ half German silver 0
“ all walnut 4
WM. H. GROTS,
nhU-tepM m North FOURTH Street, Philada.
VOL. S.—NO. 206.
Q 1 A R K»8
ONE DOLLAR STORE.
602 CHESTNUT STREET.
NEW GOODS,
NEW STYLES,
AND NEW PRICES.
For ONK DOLLAR you can buy any one of tho fol-
Uwtag arttatas!
Sets ot Silver Plated Ten Spoons,
« « »* Desert 44
♦« « « Table «
»* Sl “ •* Forks.
Cl Cl U IWrt ti
Pair 44 44 Knife and Fork.
“ “ « Napkin Rings.
“ it tt Butter Knives.
Silver Plated Sugar Bowl.
U U Butter Dmb.
*« *t Molasses Pitcher.
«* tt Cream
«c <t Castor.
** »* Waiter.
♦« « Cobiet.
«* <» Drinking Cup.
t‘ «« Sugar Sifter.
Gold Plated Vest Chain, ftU sieea.
ti u Guard “ « 44
i« o Neck 4 * n ii
« 44 Chatolaino, 44 44
tt «* Bracelet, 44 44
ii *i Medallion, 14 44
« 44 Armlet, 44 «
*i u Breast Pin, 44 44
« 44 Ear Rings, 44 «
«i ii Pin ami Drops, all sizes,
n i< Studs and Buttons, 44 44
44 “ Solitary Slojyo Button, all sizes.
« 41 Bosom Studs, 44 44
14 44 Finger Rings,
44 “ Pencils,
44 44 Pen with Pencil Case
Ladies 1 or Gentlemen's Port Monnaie, Cuban, Bngn,
Purfics, 4c., 4c., Ac. All Goods warranty ftsrepre*
Ben+od. We b»Ye on band a largo assortment oi Photo
graph Albums, Mantel Clocks, Travelling Bags, and
Gold Jewelry, which we arc closing off at cost. Tlio at
tention of the trade respectfully solicited.
D. W. CLARK’S
ONE DOLLAR STORE,
fio2 CHESTNUT Street.
1862.
DRY-GOODS JOBBERS.
jjevT SPRING IMPORTATIONS
MEN AND BOYS’ WEAK.
MILITARY PURPOSES,
DE COURSEY, LAFOURCADE, & 60.
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1862. S?RII, °- 1862.
YV. S. STEWART & CO„
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OP
SILKS AND PANCY DRESS GOODS,
DO. 309 MARKET STREET.
We invite the attention of the trade to a foil line ot
BRACK AND OTHER STAPLE SILKS,
As also a great variety of
NEW STYLES OF DRESS GOODS,
Bought for cash, and which wili be offered on the most
favorable terms. fe2s-3m
SPRING GOODS.
M.L. HALLO WELL & Co..
333 MARKET and 27 NORTH FOURTH STB.,
Wholesale Dealers in
PTT.KB and PANCY DRY GOODS,
Have open a large variety olfreMy-importei
SPRINGS DRESS GOODS,
To which) with » handsome assortment of
BLACK AND FANCY SILKS,
SHAWLS. MANTILLAS,
WHITE GOODS.
EMBROIDERIES.
And other goods In their line, they invite the attention
of city and country dealers. mbS-tf.
YARD.GILLMOKE, & 00.,
Noa. 6IT OIIBBTNOT and 614 JAYNE Streets,
SPRING IMPORTATION
DRESS GOODS, SHAWLS, WHITE
LINENS, EMBROIDERIES, &a.
To which the attention of the trade la particularly In*
pitad. feSH-Sm
IMPORTATIONS.
HOSIERY. GLOVES,
THOS. MELLOR & Co,
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gELLING OFF.
WHOLESALE STOCK AT RETAIL.
BILK VESTINGS, formerlv 53.00, now*2.oo.
MARSEILLES, « *1.60, now Sl.OO.
CASSISIERES lor men’s wear, Cloaks,
&& per cent, under former prices, Ac., Ac*
A.'H. GIBBS,
mlige-lm 631 MARKET STREET, Dp stairs.
jgIBLEY' MOLTEN, &
WOODRUFF,
IMPORTERS ANP JOBBERS OF
SILKS AND FANCY GOODS,
No. 531 MARKET STREET,
Are now opening and daily receiving a sew and
CHOICE STOCK
or
SILKS, DRESS GOODS,
WHITE GOODS and EMIiItoIDEHIES,
SHAWLS, RIBBONS, GLOVES, MITTS, Ao.
They respectfully call the attention of buyer, gene
rally. mh2S~lm
PHILADELPHIA.
1862. 1862.
ABBOTT. JOHNES. & CO..
527 MARKET STREET,
Have now open an entirely now and attractive stock in
ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, AND
AMERICAN
DRESS GOODS.
A Ido, a full assortment in
WHITE GOODS, RIBBONS, GLOVES,
SHAWLS, &g,, fee,,
To which they Invite the attention of the trade*
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JEERING STOCK
BILK AND FANCY DRESS GOODS,
A. W. LITTLE & Co,
80. 33S MAHKKT BT.
9A CWT. CHOICE WHITE EYE
™V FLOUR, just received and tor ##!• it No. 11l
SPBINO GARDEN Street. o&tf-tf
JEWELRY, &c.
Including Goods suited for
Now in Store,
NO. 631 CHESTNUT STREET,
And for Sale by
Have now open their
OF SILK AND FANCY
GOODS,
Bought In Europe, by one of the Ann.
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS,
LINENS, SHIRT FRONTS,
WHITE GOODS, AND
EMBROIDERIES.
40 slid 48 North THIRD Street
%\t Jims.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1862.
COM. DUPONT'S OPERATIONS.
The Expedition to Jacksonvilie, Florida —The
Slariins—Ascciiding the St. Joint's River—
The Arrival at Jacksonville—The Appear*
anrr o i the Place—The Behavior of the In
hilhitnuU—The Rebels lleslroy one of their
New Gunboats—A Trip further up the St.
John's River—Whnt tvits Seen—The Con*
federate Steamer St. Mary and Yacht Ame
rica— Disgraceful Conduct of our Soldiers in
Jachsoitiilli—A False Alarm.
[Correspondence or The Frees.]
Jacksonvillk, Jfc'ln., March 17, 1862.
A few days ago, I sent you a very hasty letter
by the United States stoamcr 7Smith, giving
an imperfect synopsis of what has been done by
the sub-expedition to the St. John’s river, Florida.
As details may prove interesting, I will narrate
our doings and inolude soma Floridian locals.
On Wednesday, the 12th inst., at 7 A. M., sig
nals were made by the Ottawa to get under way,
and, in fifteen minutes, we woro steaming up the
St. .John's, bound to Jacksonville, Tho weather
was rather inauspicious—sun obscured, air damp
and chilly, and wind prophetic from N. N, E.
Yet, withal, the trip was not unpleasant. As we
left May port astern, the vessels took their regular
positions in line of sailing: Ottawa (aoting flag,
ship) leading ; Seneca , Pembina, Isaac P. Smith ,
and Ellen, following. The latter steamer was de
tached soon after to take aboard and bring up some
captured guns.
Owing to a comparative ignorance of the chan
nel, which is exceedingly intricate and difficult of
passage, we were obliged to proceed very slowly.
About four miles above Mayport, on St. John's
bluffs, (the site of the old Spanish fort, Caroline,)
bold highlands that rise perpendicularly thirty feet
from the water, the rebels bad cleared away a con*
Biddable space, and commenced to erect a battery
and barracks for troops. The location is a splendid
one, and could readily be converted into a minia
ture Gibraltar, but their force was insufficient for
the work, and it was abandoned after mounting a
gun or two, and partially completing the quarters.
Four guns were brought hither by the Varlingtan,
(rebel steamer captured near Fernandiua,) on the
2d inst., from Fort Clinch. Some are said to hare
been submerged at the foot of the bluff. How true
it is we know not. Passing this point, we contin
ued on op the stream, and were every where greeted
with cheers or waving of handkerchiefs. Men,
women, and children, of all colors, turned out e»
masse, and gave us a grand and unexpected ova
tion. From almost all the houses white dags were
displayed, and in some instances wared by the la
dies. Very few residences, and those the property
of rabid Secessionists, were deserted.
Between 10 and 11 A. M. we passed the ashes of
the Panama Lumber Mills, a few minutes later the
St. John’s Mills, and as we drew near Jacksonville
smouldering ruins presented themselves on every
side- Nothing but the massive columns of dark,
pitch-pine smoke, smothered fiames, aud blackened
piles remained of the huge saw mills that had ex
isted twenty-four hours previously. Such vandal
ism we have never witnessed. Eight immense
mills, and hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth
of valuable lumber destroyed in a single night by
the ruthless villains!—guerillas, recognized by that
lovely Government, the Southern Confederacy!
The principal sufferers by these incendiaries are
Messrs. Gilchrist, Fairbanks, Hortridge, Moody,
Wilson, Buckman, and Allaop, all Northern men.
Only two mills hereabouts have escaped. The
owner of one of these olaimed British protection,
and hoisted the red ensign.
At noon, we anchored off Jacksonville, less than
a hundred yards from the wharf. Our reception
was anything but enthusiastic. Several large squads
of men collected on the wharves, but evinced no
manifestations of joy; in short, “they looked as if
they could not help it.” Several pow-wowsand
confabs were held by the soribes, who at last
came to the conclusion to “ turn Union” and make a
the best of it; conclusions that were muoh facili
tated by the yawning mouths of our big, black
“ babies,” (eleven-inch Pohlgrens.) Captain Ste
vens communicated With ihe shore, and at 1 p.
M., commenced landing the Fourth New Hampshire
Regiment, Coll Whipple, in the launches and cut
ters, to take possession of and occupy the town.
This was accomplished quietly and rapidly, gad in
less than two hours pickets were posted and quarters
selected fiomtbe deserted houses and stores.
This city was one of the most flourishing in the
South, and the most important commercial town in
Florida. It is located on the northern bi&k of the
river, twenty-five miles from Us mouth, and con
tains, in all, three thousand inhabitants. Of these,
at least one half are, or were, originally “Yankees;”
and, excepting a few valetudinarians, were
all engaged in mercantile pursuits. Many having
grown wealthy, and adopted this as their home,
have joined in the Secession movement and become
the most violent of rebels. Others anxious to leave
in the beginning of the troubles, but unwilling is
relinquish so much valuable property, remained
to protect it, hoping for a speedy solution of the
unhappy difficulties. These men, few in number,
ft rc fte loyal meg eE Florida. By far the majority,
however, are avaricious Yankees, mercenary tories,
who, clinging to the side that happens uppermost,
no matter which it may be, ask only for trade,
showing us a slight preference, because wo pay is
gold instead of ghinplaslers. I have had unlimited
opportunities of observation and conversation, and
do not believe there are ten reliable Onion men in
tho town. When accused of “ Secesh” sympathies,
they reply, in extenuation, that it was compulsory,
and that they will join us if we will protect them
from the guerillas and soldiery who are bent
upon burning the “Yankee town.” One of the
most prominent Union men now, was packing beef
for the C. S. A. one week ago. Versatile people !
Of four hundred families that were here ten days
since, not more than seventy remain. The rest fled
into the interior, carrying ail their portable proper
ly with them. The young ladies still here arequite
entertaining to the “ gold bands,” and the children
and “niggers” are much interested in“-desogers,”
bat the men generally are sullen and unsociable.
An improvement, however, is noticeable, and I
hope to give a better account of them ere long.
, Me have learned since our arrival that the Con
federate gunboat, that was being bnilt here, was
burned last Sunday morning. She was being con
structed by contract, of live oak; was one hundred
and fifty feet long, and tweniy-aoven feet beam, re
sembling very much our new gunboats. The
planking outside was nearly completed, and in a
few weeks she would have been launched. The en
gines, which were also destroyed, were built here
especially for her. In order to raise funds for the
prosecution of the work, they were obliged to issue
promissory notes, value twenty-five and fifty cents,
which were circulated as currency in large quanti
ties, and sailed “Gunboat money.” Another va
riety of shin-plasters was issued by the Confede
rate packing-house—an institution conducted by
Colonel Titus, of Kansas notoriety, and a “ Union
man” previously alluded to. Tho denominations
were five, ton, fifteen and twenty-five eefilg. Spe
cimens of the above you will find enclosed.
The “ Judson House,” one of the largest hotels in j
the State, built, owned, and occupied by Northern j
men, was burned by the guerillas, an independent
association of gentlemanly scoundrels, numbering
nearly sixty, on Tuesday night. In the afternoon,
Major Hopkins, commanding the battalion stationed
here, assured the proprietor that his property was
safe; but his authority was not regarded by the
bandits, who are the terror of the people. To the
credit of the rebel soldiers, it is said they refrained
from all such acts.
Yesterday, the steamers Ottawa and Ellen re
turned, after an absence of three days, on a trip up
the river. The Ellen went to Filatka, seventy
five miles distant, and the Ottawa to Orange
Mills, where she grounded. They report the
towns along the route as being partially de
serted, yet a strong Union feeling exists. A
mail was intercepted, and valuable information
obtained. They ascertained the whereabouts of
the fine iron stonmer St. Mar ji'r, sad the cele
brated English, once American, now, I believe,
Confederate States’ yacht America, purchased and
brought here several months ago, for the purpose,
it is said, of conveying Messrs. Mason and Slidell to
the West Indies. Unless they destroy her, she will
soon be ours, as her draught of water is too great
to allow 8E effectu.il escape. Last night the United
States transports Darlington and Eelvidere ar
rived from Ferhandina, with provisions for the
troops. Gen. Wright came in the former, and was
gladly welcomed. The effect of his presence has
already been noticed. To-day Col. Whipple, of
the New Hampshire Fourth, resigned, amid tho
cheers of his command. Major Brew will probably
succeed him. Until yesterday the conduct of our
soldiers and sailors was highly creditable; but, un
fortunately, on Saturday night they broke ojfen
some stores, and obtained large quantities of “ made
liquors,” with which one half of the regiment be
came insanely drunk on Sunday. All day they fought
and quarreled—many were arrested, ironed, and put
In the guard-house; but the evil grew worse until
eight o’clock laat night, when it culminated in tho
mutiny and riot of “ Company G,” which was not
quelled until one of. the mutineers was shot dead on
the spot, by Us lieutenant, a number wounded and
the ringleaders confined. Several officers were se
verely injured. To the determined bravery of
Captain Bankhead, of the Pembina, who forced
himself among them with loaded revolver in hand,
threatening to shoot every man that continued to
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1862.
resist, greet credit is due. I forbear to dwell on
this painful subject, and trust I mu; never witness
such scenes again. To-day, everything seems to be
quiet. General Wright has issued stringent orders
concerning house-breaking, and sent the soldiers
into the woods on picket duty.
Last Friday, there was a great alarm caused by
the report that the rebels were advancing to de
stroy the town. The different companies were Im
mediately concentrated, and preparations made for
An attack. Slit bone was made, and -next day we
learned that they had laid down their arms, refus
ing to fight until paid by the “ C. S. A.”
Immense fires have been raging in all directions
for several days. St. Augustine is in our posses
sion. At Brunswick, Uu., they hoisted the stars
and stripes. Governor Milton has ordered the State
troops to rendezvous at Apalachicola and Pensa
cola, and all others to withdraw. This is report.
In the Charleston Courier of March 8, it is pro
phesied that sixty days will settle the question.
Their spirits are evidently flagging. Salt continues
scarce at $5 per bushat; vegetables are also dear;
corn, peas, beets, cabbages, onioai, radishes, lettuce,
and strawberries, are marketable in Email quanti
ties. Fish are very plenty. The oiimate can be
appreciated only by those who “ have been there. 1 ’
March 18—Last night the gunboat Elb», and
steamer Darlington, with the Wabash's launches
and howitzers, were despatched up the St. John’s
river in search of the steamer St. Mary's, and
yacht America. Their draught of water being
light, we anticipate a successful issue.
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
T|he Vandalism of the Rebels in Jacksonville
—The Union Meeting—The Planters Sick of
the War.
Port Rovat., Seuth Carolina. I
March 27,1882. j
The details of the fall of Fornandisa hare al
ready been sent you, hut some of its results are
other than military, and must excite greater interest
at the North than any refenf events South of New,
hern.
The rebel troops occupying Jacksonville, the
largest town in Florida, and containing a popula
tion of about three thousand, never dreamed of
retaining possession of tile former place, after Fer
nandina had fallen. They immediately decamped,
and ordered the inhabitants to desert the town;
but many of the latter were Union people, and re
fused to leave. This, of course, exasperated the
Secessionists, and on the night previous to the ar
rival of Union troops, a band of organized robbers,
calling themselves Regulators, and authorized by
General Trapier, of the Confederate army, entered
the town, destroyed a large foundry and a half-in
ished gunboat, lest they should fall into our
hands, and afterwards set fire to the Judson
House, the largest hotel in Florida, to an
immense dry-goods warehouse, belonging to
Mr. C. L. Robinson, nod to seven large
sawmills, consuming 3,000,000 feet of lumber.
The only reason for these acts of vandalism was a
suspicion that the owners of the property enter
tained Union sentiments. Threats were also made
to burn the entire town, and p? hang every man,
woman, and child who should remain. Under the
influence of these threats and outrages nearly all
of the people left their home 3, most of them crossing
the river, and remaining all night without shelter.
Indeed, of these who had gone more willingly,
many were entirely without food or protection from
the weather. Their condition is said to have been
most pitable, women and children lying exposed by
tho roadside, or under cover of tbs woods farther
inward. The Regulators promised to burn Jackson
ville on the following day, but before they were
able to put their designs into execution the Union
gunboats appeared in eight, with a ferce of land
troops on board. Tho Regulators fled at once, and
the Union people, to the number of two or three
hundred, returned to their homes. A deputa
tion of the principal citizens came aboard
the national gunboats, and, claimed the
protection of the United States authorities.
They represented that a decided Union sentiment
existed not only in Jacksonville, but through the
entire and neighboring counties, up along the St.
John’s river, and still farther inward. In corrobo
ration of their statements, news was received that
St. Augustine had been occupied by our troops,
when the mayor of the plaoe himself gave up the
keys of Fort Marion, and raised the American
flag, nearly the entire population remaining and
professing loyalty; and Captain Stevens, of the
gunboat Ottawa, raailo an expedition up the'St.
John’s.BB far as Dunn’s Lake, a hundred and twen
ty miles above Jacksonville. On ths route, tho
people frequently came out to meet him, waving
white flags and claiming the national protection.
No chow of opposition was made to his progress.
The Union peope of Jacksonville were so urgent in
their claim that Union forces should reu&laih their
town that word was sent to General Sherman, who
visited the town in person.
He wee immediately waited upon by the Mayor,
Judge Burt, and other prominent men, who re
peated the representations I have already de
scribed. They even volunteered to hold a Union
meeting, in order to demonstrate more unmistaka
bly the reality of their loyalty. Accordingly, on
the 20lh of March,'the first Union mooting held in
Florida for over a year was convened by citizens
of Jacksonville. Over a hundred persons were
present at the court-house, inoluding nearly every
man left in the town. There were few speeches
made, and these short, but the first words spoken
were these: “We are met here as loyal citizens of
tho United States of Amerioa,’’ —and the resolu
tions and protest, passed by a unanimous and hearty
vote, were ell that the warmest Unionist could de
sire ' I enclose thorn; they speak, for themselves.
The meeting was not a noisy one, but the Bpirit ma
nifested was determined. Those who took part
knew very well that they risked their lives; they
were at that moment threatened by the rebels with
death, the loss of property and family; but they
adjourned to meet again in a few days, when steps
will be taken to organize the Provisional State Go
vernment. This whole movement originated in
the people of the place. Gen. Sherman had not
intended occupying Jacksonville, and, certainly,
none of the Union forces anticipated each a demon
stration ofjoyalty. It was, however, of course, im
possible to negative such an expression, or to do
anything but promise protection and support to
those who proffered allegiance.
They manifested the greatest satisfaction at the
proclamation, and at the security which they were
promised. They invited Union officers to their
houses and introduced them to their families. The
women and children were in the streets at evening
parado, one 'or two shops were opened, and congra
tulations OSOh&Bfeed. It was assorted that a com
pany could readily be raised to serve for the Union,
and on tbe day of tho Union meeting ten deserters
came in from the rebel troops, and took the oath of
allegianoe. Lists were opened WfeleJl Citizens who
professed loyalty to the United States were invited
to sign, and on the first day eighty-three names
were appended. When the population of the place
is reoollected, this number will not be considered
insignificant. Indeed, the population of the whole
State is so limited that the two or three towns of
Jacksonville, Fernandina, and St. Augustine, now
in our possession, and in each of which a decided
exhibition of loyalty has been made, afford a very
fair sample of the sentiment ef Eastern Florida.
The people who remain declare that of those who
fled nearly half would have been, at least, submis
sive to the national authorities, but they were com
pelled to leave, either by rebel troops or tho guorib
las, whose ravages are said to be the terror of the
entire country. The planters are said to be heartily
tired of the despotism enforced upon them, and
anxious to see the old order of things restored,
Jeff Davis has declared that he is unable to hold
Florida, and only the organized banditti will soon
represent the rebel sway. Under such circum
stances, the return of tho wholo State to its alle
gianoe may very possibly be the result of the move
ment just inaugurated. Vagabond.
LETTER FROM NASHVILLE.
Changed Aspect of the City—A Loyal Regiment
being Raised—The City Officials must take
the Oath of Allegiance—An Effort to Evade
the Governor's Proclamation Executive
Clemency—Ex-fievernor Harris wants to be
a Commissioner to Europe.
[Specisl Correspondence of Tbe Press.l
Nashville, Tenn., March 28,1862.
It is now about two weeks Binoe I arrived in
Nashville, where, but a short since, the flag of re
bellion flaunted insolently, and then ingloriously
fled at the approach of the Union army. Tho
Star Spangled Banner is restored to the capital of
Tennessee; yet, under its protecting folds, tbe
quiet and order it affords can hardly bo realized by
those who have been witnesses of the events that
characterized the conduct of the Confederate mob
before its flight. What A commontory it affords;
and what a souroe of congratulation to the patriot,
who claims no protection outside of the Federal
Government!
I choose to dwell upon the refleetlons occasioned
by the return of law and the protection of rights
afforded by the Government restored than indulge
in animadversion of those recently high in authori
ty here, but whose conduct has established their
treachery and deception, Under one, anarchy and
misrule; under the other, constitutional liberty
and happinoss.
The Governor has fairly got to work, and is
visited by a largo number of loyal men and women,
oil anxious to bestow upon him their congratula
tions, and many offering their assistance In the
work of restoration.
Hon. Emenon Etheridge and Hon. Horeee M»y
perd ere elw contributing to the {good work of re-
constructing the ship of State, ai
visited by the most influential men|
Mr. Etheridge leaves for Paducah
probably Mr. Maynard will depart)
The city is gradually (as our lines are extended)
filling up with strangers and refugees, many Seek
ing protection from marauding bands; others so
liciting a reopening of mail eommunioation ; and
still others desirous of meeting and c onferring with
dear friends, from whom they fcflV? I mg been sepa
rated.
The cars are again in running order, the post office
operating in stylo under Mr. Sellyett, and, in my
next, I hope I may be permitted to ihronicle still
greater triumphs Of peace aud returning loyalty.
Some gentlemen connected with one of the cavalry
companies lately disbanded,- have received permis
sion from the Governor to raise a regiment of loyal
Tennesseans, The advertisement appeared in the
Danner and Patriot, this morning, and occasioned
some talk. I sent you a copy :
RALLY! Si LtV!
rkcimuxt kovkrnov.’s guard, tsx JBSSRK VOT.UX-
TKKHSI .
WANTED, able-bodied men to e? list to
the war in the First Regiment of Infamr
of Ttunessee, and parties trill be :iuthoriz<|<
panjeg to fi]{ up the ranks of tlm Rogirm u
nt Headquarters ami Recruiting Offl
•west of City Hotel. To oftptaiii3 organizi
and mon enlisting, comfonablo quar:ersai
nished at once in the city of Nashville,
A S. TnU&NIOK, C\.
F. FOSTER
n. 11. BIYEBS. Major!
Gov. Johnson has sent a c&tumunie
Major, members of Common Council
other officials of this city, informing tl
arc required to take the following far
pursuance of article lOtli, section Xat
Constitution:
BLANK AND OATH ACCOMPANYING CHE GQVER*
nor’s letter.
State or Tennessee,—* County.
On thif*, the day Af , 1862, personally appeared
before me ——, of the , and took tj.nd subscribed
the following oath. In pursuance of-the first section of the
truth article of ibo Constitution of the Stite of Tennes
see, which is as follows: “Every person who shall bs
chosen or appointed to any office of trust or profit under
this Constitution, or Aliy liw made in pursuance thereof,
Shall, before entering on the duties thereof] take an oath
to support the Constitution of this State, and of the United
States, and an oath of office,” (he having already taken
an oath to support the Constitution of Tennessee) to
wit
J,
“ CIfESTIR.
i t r <3o solemnly ovrcar'that 1 iTTiil support,
protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of
tbe United States against all enemies, whether domestic
or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and
loyalty to tbe samo, any law, ordinance, resolution, or
Convention to the contrary notwithstanding; and fur
ther, that T do this with a fun determiuftticm, pledge* and
pr.Trose, without any mental reservation or evasion what
soever, and further, that I will well and fkithfuliy per
form all the duties which may be required bf me by law
—go iiki.p mb God. j
Sworn and subscribed to before me. j
The following was transmitted to Gbr. Johnson
this afternoon:
City IIa!.:..
Nashville, March [27,1362* |
Gen. Andrew Johnson, j
Military Gcr- 'vr of the State of Tennessee .*
Military Governor of iht *en)
Sir ; Tour communication of the 2dth inat., requiring
tl:t? 31 ay or, mtwbera of tli© City Councils] Police, and
other city officials, to tafce an oath to support the Con
stitution of the United States, pursuant to the first sec
tion of the tenth article of the Constitution of the State
of Tennessee, has been received and duly considered.
We respectfully beg leave to submit tbe following facts
for your Excellency’s consideration; |
Since we have had any connection with the city
government, which, in some cases, has been for several
years, vre have never before been required to take any
other oath than the simple oath of office, to discharge our
respective duties faithfully ; aud upon a reference to the
records of the city, rtmning back for twenty-five or thirty
yel.fi, we find that no former mayor or aldprmen have
taken any oath to support either the Constitution of the
State of Tennessee or the United States ; but! the under
standing seems to have been that tho r provisions of the
Constitution referred to applied only to Statejand county,
and not to corporation officers. |
Wo have also consulted some of our best lawj ora upon
the subject, and the majority of them are of opinion that
we, as municipal officers, do not come within the pur
view and meaning of said section of the Cjonatitution,
but that the seme applies alone to State and county
officials. !
tit? fmgeiog facts and circumstaoceh and wo
having taken the only oath ever taken by or required of
any of our predecessors, and never having bejon required
to take any oath inimical to our allegiance tq the United
States or the staie Government, we respectfully ask to
be excused from taking the oath sent us, honestly be
lieving that, under the Constitution and our jebarter, wo
are not properly subject to such requirement, crad’bo-
Ueviug that the same was made of us under a misappre
hension of what had been required of us heretofore.
The question was then taken upon the adoption
of the reply, and the ayes and noes being called
for, it was adopted by the following vote
Ayes —Aldermen Newman, Bell, V
Hinton, Cheatham, Winston, and
Khea— 7. Councilmen Cottart, Hoopei
breun, Coleman, Haynie, McCann, Hur
and President Paul—9. In all, 16.
No.—Councilman Clemons.
When Mr. Clemons’ name was called, be said he
would vote no. He had taken an oath |o support
the Constitution of the United States seven times,
and he defied any man to show that be I bad over
violated it, unless it was to exercise a sympathy for
the South. But when Andrew Johnson said a
thing had to be done, it would have to be.
The Patriot of to-day, in commenting upon the
gubjaot, say s : 11 In our opinion, wo Say It with the
greatest respect for the members of the City Coun
cil, their action was not up to the demands of the
occasion. Governor Johnson is an earnest man,
and has not presented them the oath without having
made up his mind as to what he would do if it were
not taken as directed. It was best, therefore, to
meet the responsibility by a direct refusal, if they
did not intend to comply, and let him! proceed.
What the result will be, we suppose the publio
will soon see.” |
The following I copy from a private letter, mere
ly to show the spirit of kindness manifested by
Governor Johnson towards the people of Ten
nessee :
EXECUTIVB OjrTJCE,
Nashville, Tena., March 27,1862.
To cowmanttoia officers at Camps Doha's, Chase t
Butler , and Martin .• I
Sirs ■ Tho Rev. J- T. Hendrick, ef the ei ij- of Nash
ville, proceeds, in a few days, to your respective'campa, for
the purpose of visiting Tennessee friends and ocqu-tint*
ances now held there as prisoners ef war. His object is
to- confer with those prisoners and urgs them to re
new their allegiance to the Federal Governmeot; and, as
I believe such interviews may have a good effect in deter
mining tho future course perhaps of m&uy confined,
1 hope Mr. Hendrick mar be granted the privilege of con
ferring with them as often as may be necessary.;
Very respectfully, your ocedient servant,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
The latest news from I—sbam G. Harris is that ho
ig desirous of noting in the capacity of Commis
sioner to Europe. Self-sacrificing Tennessean!
By the way, what a large number of European com
missioners there will be a month hence—ifi Brother
Jonathan don’t watch hia blockade, j S.
The English Press' on the President’s
Message.
[from the London Times.j
The intelligence from America, which we publish
to-day, is the most important which has reached
this country since the United States split into two
republics. The first offer has been made by the
North. President Lincoln proposes to j abolish
slavery in the South, by gradually buying up tbe
slaves with the Federal revenues, leaving, however,
to each State its present right to continue or to
discard the “institution” itself. The object is
avowed to he that of recovering to the Union the
border States, Tho means of purchase tire not
set forth. It is only suggested that a conti
nuance of tbe expenditure now applied to the war
would soon suffioe to purchase this expedient
towards peace. This proposition is important,
not for its intrinsic likelihood of acceptance,
but Simply because it is a proposition, and is the
first bid made toward putting an end to the war.
We may hope that others may follow, and that the
North may gradually rise in its offers until some
thing acceptable has been put forth. The only re
ply of the South to Mr. Lincoln has boon a resolu
tion of the Confederate House of Representatives
to burn all cotton and tobacco that may be in dan
ger of falling into the hands of the invaders. Mean
while the snow has fallen on the district that sepa
rates the armies of the Potomac and Manassas, and
General MeCtotian is again prerented from ad.
vane in g. In every point of view this proposal of
the Federal President gives great scope for | specu
lation, and perhaps some glimpse of hope; but it is
for what it may herald, and not for what it is.
[From the London Star and Dial ]
President Linooln has sent a message to Congress
which will secure for him the warmest sympathy
and admiration of the civilized world. He proposes
that the two Honses should, by a joint resolution,
offer to CD-opente with the Blare States for the
gradual emancipation of the slave population. H«.
advocates this proposition by arguments which are
irresistible. Be points out that this measure is one
of the most efficient of self-preservation ; and that
if adopted by the more Northern States itlwould
alienate them permanently from the Southern Con
federacy, and so break the neck of the rebellion.
Iris impossible to exaggerate the importance of
this document, or the momentous eharacterlof the
issues which are involved in the propositions which
it contains. It is, at all events, on lniieation that
the dawn of emancipation is not remote, add that
th. Government of the United States are prepared
to carry out that great act of justice by wise and
peaceful means.
[Viom the Liverpool Post ]
Nr. Lincoln has sent to Congress a message so
startling that it has almost suspended discussion at
Waihington, the different parties being afraid to
meddle with it till they discover the tendency of
public opinion, However it may be eventually re,
ceived in America, thare can ha no doubt that it
will have an incalculable effect in Europe 1 , and
tbai effect will be most favorable to the Northern
came. Hitherto, every European country has jus
tified its leaning to the South, or its apathy towards
lha North, on the ground that the Federal Govern
ment was not honestly or heartily opposed to sla
ves. To that serious imputation the new message
of President Linooln is a direct answer, for he pro
poses a scheme which will “ initiate”—that is the
woid be himself selects—the entire emancipation
of the 64gr6es.
The Gband Thunk Railwat.—The Montreal
Gazette states positively that it is not the inten
tion of the Ministry to grant any further aid tj> the
Gtrud Trnnk Railway Company. The Ministry
are unanimous on this subject. Mr. Ghauley has
resigned his office of general manager of the road.
Tbe reason assigned for this step is an objectionable
interference under the new arrangement. It is
also sari that Mr. Hardman, tbe company’s audi
tor, has been dismissed. Tbe reason is not given,
but it is supposed to arise from circumstances con
nected with the new arrangements.
Adjutant Genekal Baksb, of lowa, repeats his
order that recruiting agents of other States shall
t? qapvass wKmu military jurisdiction,
iDd are daily
| in Nastrvilie.
h to-night, Bud
i in a few days.
TO ASMS!
> serve during
•y of tbe State
d to raise Com
ut by ADplying
Ice, first officQ.
sing companies,
iiid rations tur-
>lonel.
i Lieut. Col.
sation to the
police, and
Lem that they
b qC oath, in
1 of the State
rood ward,
President
Demoa-
Brodie,
From Fortress Monroe and Norfolk.
OUR MILITARY MOVEMENTS KNOWN AT
THE LATTER PLACE.
The Reason the Merrimac Does
Not Come Out.
Maury Building an Infernal machine.
INTERESTING STATEMENTS FROM CONTRABANDS.
Fortress MwuGii, April I—A flag of true®
from Norfolk brought down to*day letters from the
United States prisoners, and a despatch from Gen.
Huger to General Wool.
The Norfolk papers notice tbe military move
ments at Old Point, and say that large reinforce
ments are landing, and that at least one hundred
large steamers and transports aro at the wharves
and in the channel.
Tho flame papers also notices the Arrival of Vico
President Hamlin, with a party of ladies, at the
Fortress on Monday, and state that they hud a
great jollification, which was tho cause of the
salutes.
The special correspondent of the Baltimore
American, at Fortress Monroe, says :
In connection with the knowledge the rebels
seem to possess of our movements, I may also state
that two drummer boys, who were captured by the
rebels a few days since, are known to have given
all the information they possessed to the enemy.
This fact was ascertained from two rebel prisoners
who were captured yesterday.
The Merrimac
The latest intelligence received from Norfolk, by
the underground railroad, leaves no doubt that the
Merrimac is thoroughly repaired and in commis
sion, ready for another expedition against the
wooden walls of the Federal navy and the river
transports lying in the Roads.
The delay in her coming out is believed to be
caused by her waiting for ammunition for the heavy
guns thftt.hav© been placed 66, board of her, and
also for some infernal machines, which are being
constructed by Bombastes Maury.
The steamers Yor&town and Jamestown, axe
also being strengthened and more thoroughly elad
with iron, to accompany the Merrimac.
There is also a rumor that two more steamers are
being clad with iron at Richmond to join the expe
dition.
As to tho loss of life on the Merrimac, we hare
now what is claimed to be positive information, that
it was pretty heavy.
One of the recently-arrived contrabands states
that he was a nurse in the general hospital, and
that up to tho time of his doparture ho had helped
to shroud thirty-two of the crow of the Merrimac t
and that both Capt. Buchanan and Lieut. Miner
are dead. There was still a number of the wounded
surviving.
They (the contrabands) also state that the last
two ahoti? of tho Monitor were represented to be
the only ones that seriously injured the Merrimac.
The Be were thrown under her shields at the moment
she attempted to run the Monitor down. ..
LATEST FROM PORT ROYAL.
THE UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDEB OF FORT
PULASKI DEMANDED.
The Entire Rebel Fortes Withdrawn
from the Coast »f Georgia.
DESTRUCTION OF FORT THUNDERBOLT.
PANIC IN CHARLESTON.
SAVANNAH STRONGLY FORTIFIED.
PROBABLE OCCUPATION OF PENSACOLA.
Fortress Monkoe, April I.—The United States
gunboat Seminole arrived here this afternoon,
bringing Port Royal dates to Saturday last.
Fort Pulaski had been thoroughly invested, for
thirty days, and was momentarily expected to sur
render.
It was said that about five hundred rebels were
in Fort Pulaski, and that they had offered ta go
out with the honors of war; but General Sherman
demanded an unconditional surrender, and would,
on the Ist of April, open on the fort, if they still
refused.
The rebels had withdrawn all their forces from
the ooast of Georgia, and had abandfged their
works at Thunderbolt, taking all their guns to
Savannah.
The gunboat Seminole landed and destroyed the
Thunderbolt Fort, which is within five miles of Sa
vannah, over a good shall rood.
A refugee from Savannah says that the friends of
the rebel troops in Fort Pulaski had offered $30,000
to any one who would rescue them.
A refugee from Charleston represents that a great
panic had existed there since the capture of New
born.
The women and children were leaving the city
for safety, and there was a general expectation that
a terrible blew was about to .be streak in that
section.
From Florida the intelligence is most gratifying.
The Union sentiment was being strongly developed.
[SECOND DESPATCH.]
The Seminole’s advices from Port Royal are to
Saturday last. Tbe surrender of Fort Pulaski was
daily expeoted. For thirty days all communica
tion with Savannah was cut off, except an occasion
al row boat whioh escaped the piokets. Several ef
these boats had been caught on their way down, but
some are supposed to have escaped the vigilance of
the guard at night.
It was the intention of General Sherman to sum
mon the fort to surrender on the Ist of April. If
the demand was not aooeded to, he would immedi
ately commence to shell it. His mortar and siege
gnns were so stationed that the guns of the fort
could not reach them.
The city of Savannah was understood to be very
stroDgiy fortified in all its approaches. The force
there was variously estimated by refugoes at from
20,000 to 50,000. Probably 20,000 is more correct.
The greatest despondency existed among [he
people and troops at Charleston. The fall of New
bern created the greatest consternation. The fire
eaters ridiculed the North Carolina troops, charg
ing them with cowardice. Tbe shopkeepers and
bakers In Charleston also immediately refused to
receive North Carolina money.
There being two North Carolina regiments en
camped in the city at the time, a revolt was the
eossequenee, and the shops were broken open and
the troops helped themselves. These regiments had
refused to serve any longer, and were allowed to
return home.
Probable Occupation of Pensacola.
The advices from Florida are very enoouraging.
Many of the inhabitants wore renewing their alle
gianoe.
No direct information of the abandonment of
Pensacola bos been received, but it was generally
believed that our troops had crossed over from
Santa Rosa and occupied the place.
Important from the Rebel States.
ALL THE COTTON AND TOBACCO IN
VIRGINIA SEIZED.
THE MOVEMENTS OF THE FEDERAL ARMY
KNOWN.
FORT JACKSON, NEAR NEW ORLEANS,
ATTACKER BN OIR FLEET.
RWWWT. REPORTS FROM ISLAND NO. 10,
Washington, April 2. —lntelligence has been re
ceived here from Riohmond, via Baltimore, that the
rebels are temoving their tobacoo to tbe interior,
toward Danville and Fftraville, and beyond Peters
burg. It is added that private citizens have no
control over the cotton and tobacco, the military
having assumed the oharge of it.
A despateb from Charleston says, “ Gen. Evans
advanced on Saturday on North Edlsto, with two
thousand troops, but finding that theFederalswere
at least six thousand strong, he retired in a master
ly manner.”
[The despatch does not say whether there was a
fight or not.]
A despatch from Norfolk in this morning’s Rich
mond papers mentions the arrival of Vice Presi
dent Hamlin and a large party of ladies and gen
tlemen here, and the salutes on the occasion, and
in the same paragraph says: “ there has been no
communication by flag of truce for several days
past.” There appears to be little doubt that ail
the movements here are faithfully reported to the
rebel authorities.
The papers also state that nearly a hundred
transports, steamers and other vessels are in Hamp
ton Roads, and that a largo number of Federal
troops have recently landed here.
The Richmond Dispatch of this morning says,
“ The grand army of the Federate seems to have
been transferred from the neighborhood of Wash
ington to the Peninsula, which they have probably
oonoluded is a shorter and easier road to Riohmond
than that via Manassas, whioh we have courteously
placed at their disposal.”
The Dispatch adds that the roads here are as
bad as those on the Potomae, and refers to
General Magruder os a man not likely to be oanght
napping.
There was a rumor in Riohmond, yesterday, that
a severe fight had taken place on the Peninsula.
This was probably caused by tbs flwb that a atwg
TWO CENTS.
reconnaissance towards Yorktown was made [on
Saturday.
A despatch from Augusta, Georgia, dated the
31 st of March, says the Charleston papers of that
day contained a despatch dated Now Orleans, tba
29th, stating that two Federal gunboats, on the
28th, commenced an attack on Fort Jackson, at the
mouth of the Mississippi, but up to that time no
body had been hurt.
Tko New Orleans papers of the Sf til report the
loes of the rebel steamer Vanderbilt.
The captain and crew, and eight passengers are
safe on the Florida coast. One boat with seventeen
men has not been heard from.
The rebel Ordnance Bureau has issued an order,
calling for all the bells that can be obtained, to be
re-cast into light artillery.
Troops are gathering in large numbers at Jack*
sonport and Pocahontas. Gen. Van Dorn and Jeff
Thompson were preparing for an early movement
on some point on the Mississippi river. With this
force it was considered by the rebels that the Mis
sissippi Valley is safe frees the enemy.
Memphis, March 29.— The Avalanche says : The
force of the enemy, in attempting te take Island
No. 10, have been throwing shot and shell for 240
hours without doing any damage to cur works or
guns. Up to (his time, only one Confederate soldier
has been killed.
LATER FROM CORINTH.
The Rebels Concentrated in Im
mense Force.
DKFebatx efforts to resist ns.
The army correspondents the Cincinnati Ga
tetie, writing from Savannah, Tennessee, under
date of March 27th, gire3 the following account of
affairs in that quarter ;
Rebel Movements.
Every day’s advices confirm the views I ad
vanced the other day of the rebel plan of opera
tions. ihey are concentrating the forces of their
u Army of the Mississippi 1 ' at the point on the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad nearest to our
positions on the river, and are preparing to move
rapidly to the defence of the road at any point we
may threaten it. That railroad constitutes the base
of thtif llhe of defences.
Reports from Scouts.
No less than three of our scouts came in tbiamorn
isg, each reporting that he had been miles inside
the rebel lines. They concur in estimating the rebel
feres fit Corinth ana vicinity at orer seventy-five
thousand, and reporting the daily arrival of more
troops from aH the Gulf States. Impressment is
going vigorously forward; the Purdy Court Ilouse
is full of Union men; the advanced posts are gath
ering them up throughout the country, and willing
or unwilling, they are hurried into tne ranks at
Corinth. Deserters say the army is full of such
men, and that they only remain in the service
through the difficulty of getting away.
Beauregard Fortifying.
Meantime, Beauregard is pushing forward every
preparation for a formidable resistance. Outposts
are established at Purdy, luea, and elsewhere along
the railroad, at and above Chickasaw, on the river,
and sis miles in front of Corinth, directly toward
our advance from Pittsburg landing. Fortifica
tions aro being eree'ed at Oeriath, and the raw
levies are being put into as efficient a state as pos
sible. Fortunately, there is no occasion for being
uneasy about the Corinth fortifications. They aro
like tho pot-handle—it is no farther around than
over them.
There is no need to disguise the fact that we have
serious work ahead of us. The rebels are not well
posted, but they have, the most skilful engineers
from the old United States army. They are not
inspired by successes, but they hfiYO their pet
general at* their head, and desperation must nerve
them for a last terrible struggle. Not only does
Memphis tail with Corinth, but defeat here opens
to an army larger than that of the Potomac
the whole territory of the Gulf States; and the
rebels are not ignofset of the extremity of their
peril.
Secession Despondency.
Through the entire region of country adjacent to
our extended lines, the Secessionists talk despond
ingly. Many active rebels do not hesitate to admit
their failure, and are only anxious that their lead
ers, while arms still make them formidable, even in
defeat, should use their power to secure favorable
terms from the victorious enemy. At Purdy, in
spite of a rebel garrison of nearly three regiments,
the resident robels are utterly refusing the Confe
derate bonds in any form, or at any rate of dis
count.
The Union Feeling.
Accounts of South Tennessee Unionism have been
highly rose-colored, from those of the first exploring
gunboats on down. Thera ays TPAFfii Union men
here, and in far greater proportionate numbers
than at Nashville, but the great mass of the people,
and all the leaders, are, as they have been, Seces
sionists. Savannah itself is Union; Xdo not think
the same can be said of the county ? and X anj
dent, careful observation and inquiry,) that
it can at any rate be said of none of the adjacent
counties.
Hie better Claeses here, except perhaps in Savan
nah, are all Secessionists. Where you find one in
telligent, educated man on our side, you will find
fifty against us. I know no reason for blinking
such facts, or for exciting delusive hopes, by exag
gerating the Union sentiment. Continued successes,
I make no doubt, will develop abundance of new
born loyalty.
From Island No. 10.
THE BOMBAEDXENT ENERGETICALLY CONTINUED—-
SPEEDY SUCCESS OF OUR PLANS ANTICIPATED.
| The following is extracted from the Island No. 19
correspondence of the Chicago Times of the 29th
ult.:
A brief diversion has been afforded us in the
sound of firing in the direction of New Madrid,
which leads us to anticipate that, perhaps, some
thing is about to happen. If our universal monoto
ny is destined to an interruption, none can be more
thankful therefor than we who wait to chronicle
events, rather than to worry away the time in dull
anticipation. Matters are unchanged §9 ffif a 3 our
locality is concerned. Occasional shots are fired
from both gunboats and mortars. The crash of the
mortar explosions sounds upon the ear, at intermit
tent periods, like the bursting of a volcano. The
circling sweep of the opposite shore takes up. the
echo, and sends it in a rolling volume of sound, re
verberating and crashing as it moves away up into
the north, where it dies away like distant thunder.
There is a grandeur about it that is irresistible, and
one might sit upon the deck all night to wait for the
recurring peals without tiring.
HEMMING IN THE ENEMY.
The progress of our plans for surrounding and
hemming in the enemy, with wbioh you are al
ready acquainted, is satisfactory, and we expeot a
speedy denouement. When it oomes, there will be
desperate fighting, for the rebels rightly regard
the place a stronghold Of immense ' importance,
and, besides all that, they have had a lesson in the
Fort Donelson affair, which shows very plainly
what the disposition of the Confederate authorities
is towards surrendering officers. The disgrace of
Pillow and Floyd will be a talisman of warning to
rebel officers, and, if I judge the oonsequenoe
aright, we shall have but few. bloodless victories
hereafter.
List of Pennsylvanians Deceased at Port
Royal.
The fallowing is a correct list of the soldiers be
longing to Pennsylvania regiments at Port Royal,
who have died since January 1,1562:
one nuNDHEnTB Pennsylvania (botodhbad)
REGIMENT.
Wallace, James C., private, Co. A, January 2,
1882; typhoid fever.
Kennedy, Henry, private, Co. F, January 8,
1862; peritonitis.
Allison, Joseph, private, Co. 0, January 9,1863;
laryngitis.
Elder, Robert Boyd, private, Co. D, February 3,
1862; hemorrhage.
Davidson, James, private, Co. B, February 12,
1862; dysentery.
Bromberg, Peter A., private, Co. A, January 15,
1862; pneumonia.
dates, John, private, Co. F, February 17, 1862;
cbronie dysentery.
Wicuck, John, private, Co. F, March 13,1862;
pneumonia.
FIFTY FIFTH REGUUENT,
Harbaugh, Eli, private, Co. K, Hilton Head,
January 27,1862; variola.
SEVENTY-SIXTH rgHJfSYII VANIA REGIMENT.
Femme, Joseph, private, Co. H, January 2,1862;
pulmonary phthisis.
NINETY-SEVENTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT,
Stevens, Henry, private, Co. F, Hilton Head,
January 2,1862; congestive fever.
Maxeon, E. H., private, Co. F, January 25,1862;
variola.
Hamilton, Gennett, sergeant, Co. F, January 30,
1862; typhoid fever.
FIFTIETH PENNSYLVANIA MaiMENT,
FORTY-FIFTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT.
Killner, John W., private, Co. D, January 5,
1562; typhoid fever.
MoColling, Bright, private, Co. H, J&fiUWJy 12,
1862; typhoid fever.
Purdy, Lewis, private, Co. F, January 2,1862 ;
typhoid pneumonia.
Tuttle, George, private, Co. H, February 4,
1362; typhoid pneumonia. _
Mickle, George E., private, Co. G, February 18,
1862; typhoid fiver.
Bambow, E. T., corporal, Co. K, Otter Island,
March 13,1862; gunshot wound.
Rughart, S. A., sergeant, Co. K, March It),
1862; gunshot wound.
Rughart, William, private, Co. K, March 13,
1862; gunshot wound.
I«B in Lake Huron.—Large quantitiesof ice— as
far aetheeyeoan reach-are still visible on Lake Hu
ron, as far as Point aux Barques, where no water is
visible, which, with the most favorable weather,
will take some ten days or two weeks to remove.
At. Fort Gratiot the ice has nearly blockaded the
channel to an unusual height. —Ctticago a nuts.
Tn* Galena, the war steamer recently built at
Mystic, is to be turned over to the Government in
the course of this week. She is a beauty, and has
ability in construction and speed to make her one
of the most effectivo ships ever launohed.
CONVERSIONS. —The Boston Tract Journal says:
“Probably a larger number of conversions have
taken place among our soldiers, daring the present
season of inaction, than among any equal number
of persons elsewhere in the oountry.
According to the regular descriptive list of tbo
Boston Commercial Bulletin , sixteen entirely
new counterfeit and altered bank-notes were de
tected in circulation in that vicinity, for the week
ending March 28.
Indiana has now eleven brigadiers and on#
major gen;nd.
THE WAR PRESS,
Tan War Press will be sent to subscribers b 7
mall (per annum in France) ~,,,,,,,,,, »g2iOo
TbreeCopies ** u 5.00
Five “ “ « 8.00
Ten tt tt “ IJ.OO
Larger Club* will be charged at the eame rate, thus;
29 ropiffl will cost 824; 50 copies will coat *80; 1W
copies $l2O.
For a Club of Twenty-one or over* wg will send aa
Extra Copy to the getter-up of the Club.
j&-Postmasters are requested to act as ftp
Ttfif Wa« Piute?.
Advertisements inserted at the usual rates. oii
lines constitute a square.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
THE MONEY MARKET.
F»ifaAi}nr,r3rAr April % MBt.
A slight improvement was noted at the Stock Board to*
day. with an advanco in prices of some of the leading so*
curitieß. The market seems to have recovered from ths
reaction following the rapid improvement recently si*
pprten&cdi ami to be again tending Baited
State* seven and three-tenth* iraftaitry noted *old at par.
The coupon bonds of 1881 brought DO#. State firs) ad
vanced to City sixes wore in more demand, and
sold at 06 for tho now issue, and 00;** for the gas isvus.
A gain of X wai realized in Pmiftaylv*h!ft fUurowt
shares ;X > n Beading. in Long Island, and lin bo
high scrip; ScbuylkilJ Navigation preferred was % better.
Tho money market continues veiy quiet, First-class
paper Sb scarce. Buuinens is at a stand in many branches
pe&tMhg ilib dtsciibinon la Congress on the tax bill, which
keeps trade unsettled.
The Long Island Itailroad Company has made a divi
dend of 75 cents por share, payable on Monday, 21st
April.
The transfer books wlii be at tbs office of Gaw, WaCA*
lister, A Co , on the 9th, 10th, and 11th Jnst., to give the
Philadelphia holders of certificates an opportunity to
make transfers prior to the pay meat of the dividend.
The holders of Alleghfinr county andTitUburg bond*
will have ft meoting to-morrow, (Thursday,) April 3d, at
elevbn o'clock A. M., at tho room No. SO, in the Phila
delphia Exchange. A very large amouut of these bonds
is held in this city, and every one interested should en
deavor to attend this meeting,
The Agents of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany are, we aro informed, already busy in this city so
liciting consignments of freight over that railroad.. The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have to thank
their own officers, in a great degree, for the disaatefg
have befallen what U« president was pleased to call ft
Southern road. The recent action of the Board, in voting
by nineteen to six against a manifestation of loyalty to
the United States Government, proves the treasonable
disposition still actuating the management, and tbe na
ture of the clalni the concern haa to tho patr jnaga af
Union-Joying citizens. We copy the report of the pro
ceedings of the directors from the cdluelus of the Balti
more Clipper:
(i The following preamble and resolution were ofter&l
L,- Dr. Jem?, director on the hurt of the etty!
** W7i*reas, The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
has asked the aid of the United States Government to se
cure to said company tbe opening of their road between
Baltimore and Wheeling, and to protect the transit of
passengers and merchandise over the same ; andvrhcre<U t
it }s the opinion of many of the citizens of 3Ury]&Ad that
do tardiness ot the Government is in part dependent
upon the fact that there has been, and may now be, a
want of lo> Blty on the part of said corporation, or Bom*
of its officers or employees thereon; and whereas, for the
jmrposo of removing said suspicion, and more effectually
securing the objeet desired: Therefore, be it
» RtiOlvtdi That all vffioera, clerks, Sehductors, eo*
gimet-s, firemen, brakemeo, and empioyoeß of or on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, or iu its service, or any
v ho may hereafter be employed, bo, and they are hereby
required on or before tho first _jlay of March, 3862, to
take, repeat, and subscribe before some justice of the
peace the oath of allegiance to tbe Government of tjw
United States as provided by an Mi approved August
8, H., IS6I, entitled ‘An act requiring an oath of al
legiance, 1 etc., in the following words, viz. :
“ 1 do make oath on the Holy Evangßly of Almighty
God, that I will support, protect, and d-fend the Consti
tution and Government of tbe United dtates against all
enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will
bear true faittu Allegiance, and loyalty to the a& me , BQy
ordinance, resolution, or taw of any State Convention
or Legislature to the contrary notwithstanding; and
further, that 1 do this with a full determination, pledge,
and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion
whatever ; and further, tbat I will well and faithfully
perform all tbe duties which may be required of mo by
law. So help me Cod.
tt-Resolved, That an attested copy of said oatb, so taken
as aforesaid, shall on or before the Ist day of March, 1362,
be filed with tbe secretary of thiscompany, and upon tba
failure of any officer or employee to take and file the oath
as aforesaid, his office, situation, or employment gjiftfi bo
forfeited, and from the let day of March afore
said
“ J?«ofvs<£> Tbat our national fiag be displayed at afl
tbe more prominent etations on the road, and kept eo
until otherwise ordered by this board.
“ A motion was made to which wag § virtual ilf*
fe&t, which prerailed by a rote of iff to S, as follows •
“Ykas—Messrs. Brooks, Crane. Ilammond, Miles, and
Tyson, on the part of the Slate; Messrs, Baynes, Wm,
Hopkins, F. T. King, Poomairait, and Sanders, on the
part of the city; Messrs. Barns, Craig, Hack, B array,
Johnß, Hopkinp, J. Spear Nichole, C. Olirer O^PonnwH,
and Tayipr, «n the part of the fitocfenoldwsi
“ Nats—Messrs. Beale, Dennis, &hd Samuel Hlnka, on
the part of the State; Messrs. Robert Turner, J, T. Forth
and Dr. James Armitage, on the part of the city.”
Messrs, Drexel & Co. furnish the following quotations:
Hew York exchange. l>2oal-lo dia.
Boston exaha&ge ~, p&TfflrlO dta,
BaJtubore exchange........ .twit...... dii,
Country funds... dig.
American gold l^®Sprm.
One year V. S. certificates, 4®4# discount.
The following Is a statement of the amount of sml
transported over the Lehigh Talley Bailroad* for ttia
week ending March 29,1862 i
Week. ProYiotuljr. Total.
Tons. Cwt. Tons. Gwt. Tons. Owi.
. 2,628.01 29,312 05 31,840 OS
Hazleton,
Enat Sugar L0af....... 1,033
Conncil Ridge. mu, 1i630
Mount Pleasant 340
Spring Mountain 2,571
Coleraine.... 677
New York and Lehigh.. 476
N. Spring Mountain.,.. 2,260
S, Spring Mountain
2,532
1,708
253
373
447
Jrfds .........
Harleigh
German Puma...
Eberva1e.........
Milneaville..
Other Shippers.
Total 16,811 11 200,265 03 217*076 14
Corresponding week last
yeer,
.16,749 13 257,407 04 244,156 If
Increase
PtSKMSi.ni ...... 27.142 Oi 27,080 01
Official colic© ia giv en to the holders of the outstand
ing unsecured bonds and certificates of stock of the oil
Erie Company, not exchanged under the contract of re
organisation, that the time for the surrender of them has
been extended bp act of the Legislature u the Ist x
July.
The Boston Traveller Bays:
There never was a time in the history of the grabs
trade when such large amounts of produce were etoreil,
Fgjtfoff (be opening of narigation to move outward.
We find by reference to the proper authorities that thera
was in store at
Chicago, March 24,1802 3,060,000 bushels wheat.
Toledo, March 15
Buffalo, March 20,...
Milwaukee, March 21,
UfetHdl, HftUfc 21„...
Of corn in store, the following is the estimate*.
Chicago 2,356,784
Toledo 523,175
Buffalo 233,017
I>e roit 104,000
The ltlinois Central Railroad has in store ovep 1,000,-
000 bushels. In the city of New York there is already
stored 1,250,000 bushels of corn. Millions af bushels of
wheat and corn are stored at different points on the lakes
awaiting the opening of navigation, which would swell
the above aggregate to an aimoßt ftffiOfiQh
Present Indications are that the grain movement of llfit
will far exceed that of any previous year.
The Montreal Gazette says:
A rumor has for some days prevailed that Mr. Sbaoley
has resigned his office of General Manager of theGragf
TrU&k B&JlW&P Company, or that he ia about to do SO,
We have reason to believe that the rumor is well founded,
and that Mr. Shanley has actually resigned. Bumor as
signs the cause, but for this we do not vouch, to direct
interference with his duties under the new arrangements.
Philadelphia Stock Ex
r Reported by S. F.. Slatm
PIBST £
12 LehighNav...... SI
S do him SI
800 City 8n new 98
200 do new G«ta 90 X
SO Grn ft Coates 2254
12 Lehigh Scrip 3BJ,'
20 d 0.... 38*1
10 do 38X
IS do uimnmi 3B#
8 do 38#
15 do 38#
60 do 38#
20 do 38#
10 do 38#
2 do 38#
45 d0..ii..!..«*» 38#
5 do.. 38#
5 d 0,........... 38#
7 do.. 38#
BETWEEN
5 Pbilft Bk 103 j
27 do ...t.k.103 j
11 Cam Am B 124
SECOND
20 Baading R 21# I
50 do 21#
100 BlroitaßPref.... 15#
20 Ilk Penn Twnsbip 31
600 City 6b new 68
CLOSING PBI
Bid. Atktd.
US Tr 7 3-10 N 98# 100
Philada 6s 903 91
Ftiilad6i uew.. 96 96#
Fenna 5a.... •83# 83#
Reading R 21# 21#
Read m 6s *BO '43 .. 95
Bead t>ds *70,, tJ 57 §5
.Hf6ilnit(J 3 76# 77#
recnaß .46# 47
Fenna Biro 100
Penn a R 2 m 6« 90# 91#
Morris Cnl Con, 40 41
Mot ris Onl Prof 111 # 112
£ch Nav Stock. 3 5
Sell Nay Prof... 10# 11
SchNay.fa’Sl. 62 65
Elmiraß....... 7# 7#
Elmira BPrf... 15# 15#
Philadelphia Markets
There is no quotable change In F.lour, and the market
is dull and unsettled) with sales mostly to supply the
home trade at $5®5.12* for Buper, 85-31* ®5,56 for
extras, $5 62*05,87 for extra family, and $606 60 for
fancy brands, as to quality. Rye Fiour is in steady de
mand, and the receipts and sales small at $3.25, Gore
Meal Is not inquired for, and is dull at $2,75 bbl for
Fennsyltania.
Wheat is not eo plenty to-day, and (he tnayfeet j$
iteiidy \ 807,006 bUs baye been sold at from
the latter for prime Penna red afloat, Including a few
email lots of white at $1.2601.42, Bye is in steady de
mand, and I*ooo bus’Penna eold at 70c. Corn is firmer;
sales of 6,000 bus Southern yellow at 54c Afloat; 1,200
do damp at 53c, and 1,500 bus Penns at 54c, delivered,
Oats cQHtiaue dull and unsaleable at 35036 g for Peimii
Bark is scarce and firm at $33.50 for Ist No. 1 Querci
tron. ...
Cotton.—The market is quiet* and a small business
doing within the range of 25®28c 4P lb, cash, the latter
for middling quality, , .
GnooßitiKs AND provisions.— The markets are un
changed, sod a mmlsFute bUßiueea tauota ifi both at pro-
T is a fair inquiry for Cloyerseed 5 sa6os
bushels hare been disposed of at 85.12* ®5.25 W bn.
By auction about 1,000 casks Spirits of Turpentino sold
at92*®&i c«uto in gold, 0nd94*»95 cento in treasury
QftCfli
Wuiakt is unsettled and dull; email sales of bbls are
reported at 24®24*c, and drudge at 23c 3P* gallon.
A rebel paper says, that oapit&Ußtß hays thrown
cold water on Confedgrftto promises to piy*
Doubtless on the principle of 11 down with the
dust. 19 .
Floyd said some time ago that he would give his
last drop of blood to oement the South. The La
Crosse Democrat thinks he concluded to save bin
oement w&f& tn fcuad Hut Jwto MmbuA
mort*r.
05 15,010 04 10,049 OS
00 19.325 05 20,055 U
04 1,132 03 1,472 Of
05 30,273 14 32,844 IS
09 10,031 01 10,703 10
11 9,621 13 10,038 00
01 20,160 03 29,429 04
... .JI9M BIOW
66 10,512 06 22,014 09
15 14,046 02 15,753 IT
10 8,525 14 8,770 It
10 8,255 12 8,622 02
08 8,036 00 8,483 U
... 206 14 20$ li
.. 203*561 do.
.. 768,208 do.
. .3,300j000 dj.
'402,500 do.
;chnngc Sales, April 8.
kaker, Phila. Exchange.]
BOABD.
50 Beading B 21*
50 do 21V
60 do si?
50 do 21*
50 do 21*
100 do 21 31
50 Sch Nav Prf.... 11
60 do 11
100 Ii Isld E 12
100 do 13
9 do 13
4000 U S 6s Keg ’6l. 03*
610 Lehigh 6s 100*
2COO Olot A Mah 75.. 80
1000 PeDDaSs,,,,, ... 83*
600 U57.30c1ean...100
5 P«nna B. 46
• 2 do 40
BOARDS.
jIOOO Penna ss.
I 75 Grn A Coates..,, j?2*
1650 Penna B 6a.,,.,101
BOARD.
1 Arch-st 8........ 18
15 do 18*
20 Lehigh Scrip 38*
19 Penna B 46*
U do 46*
CEB—STEADY.
Bid. Asked.
Elmira 7s *73.. 73* 74
L Island B 13 Is#
91 S JlftY 50* 61
heCl&NavScp 38 38#
N Penna B 7 7%
INPoDD.Be,., 07V 6TB
N Penna 108... 82# 84
Cataw B Con... IjJ 2
Catawiasa Pfff, fiji 7
frk A Sthwk H. 44 4T
80c & Thd-st R. S4J* f&
Race&Vinestß 6 614
WPbilalaß... 53 ..
Snruce & Pino., loy 11
Croon $ Cost 9B, 23% 23
Oheß A IValnnt. 30 31
Arch Street.... 18 % 18%
Art,ii. 2—flvealng.