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CARPETS AND MATTINGS.
CANTON NIATTINGS.
J. F. Ei E .13;0FiNE,,
WO. 619 OHESTNUT STREET,
(OPPOSITE STATE notISE,)
MITE! now open
FRESH IMPORTATIONS
WHITE,
RED CHECKED,
And FANCY COLORED
CANTON MATTINGS.
ALso,
500 PO. CROSSLEY a SOWS
INGLIBH TAPESTRY BRUSSELS;
FROM 871 TO $l . PR. YD..
J. F. & B ORNE.
inyz-ties
NEW CARPETING.
JAMES H. ORNE,
626 CHESTNUT STREET,
BELOW BETEIiTE.
We have just received, by late arrtvaig from Europe,
POW new and choice varieties of OABBETIHB, corn
prising
FRENCH AUBUSON Square Carpets.
ENGLISH AXMINSTERS, by the Yard, and in
entire Carpets.
CROWLEY'S. 6-4 and 3-4 wide Velvets.
14 Tapestry Brussels.
Li Brussels Carpeting. -
&loo t a large variety of OBOSSLEir'S and other makes.
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS,
L From 8711 c. to 81 Per Yd.
-
out assortment cemprises all the beet makes of Three-
VII and ingrain Oarpeting, which, together with a gene.
.gal variety of goods in our line, will beoffered at the low
est possible prices.
OIL CLOTH FOR FLOORS,
Irons one to eight yards wide, out to MR Size.
FRESH MATTINGS.
By late ersimets from China we have a toll assortment
WHITE AND COLORED
MATTINGS
OF ALL
JAMES H. ORNE,
sple-Sat . 626 CHESTNUT:
GLEN ECHO MILLS,
011151.11ANTOWN, PA.
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PiIidOALLIJK &
IIIatZWILOTUBIBB, AND MAIMS
lOU -OIiEBTNUT STREET;
(opposite ineepeedeeee Hall,)
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CIARPETINGS:
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OIL 'CLOTHS, Res.
We have now on hand an =loadee stocker Comely%
SI our own sad other makes, to which we call the seen
, lien of oseb and short-time buyers. mh7-8m
FOURTH - STREET
OARPET STORE,
0.47 . ABOVE ORESTHUT, Ho. 47.
' - T., — DEL — A - AntatX
'Witt* attention told* Spins Ishertetten of
GAIIPETINGS.
cemerlatna every atria, of the Newest Pattern* and
Shodges s In VELVET, BP.OSSELS, TAPESTRY BROS
EELS, TIEPERL&IN THREE-PLY, end 114G114111
011SPETINGS.
11111118TIAN and'H&HASIE STAIR OARPETIROS.
SOOTOH RAH and LIST OARPETENOS.
• iLOOR OIL OLOTHS, in every width.
POOR-War ItIStiSa,n'aGAVOATTMGB*
SKINS,
XL' ii ' gta a ll G S Z A T L ß i t ant U EI B eLIY2REL
LOW FOR CASH.
J. T. DEL&OBOIX,
47 Smyth potrzera Street.
MILLINERY GOODS
SPRING 1862.
1862.
WOOD & CARY,
(Successors to Lincoln, Wood, dr Nichols,)
725 CHESTNUT STREET,
Have now in Blocs a complete stook
i STRAW AND MILLINERY GOODS,
'p
SILK BONNETS,
STRAW AND PALM-LEAF HATS, &o
To which they respectfully Invite the attention of the
ormer patrons of the house and the trade generally.
merle-am
ITHOXL&B KENNEDY it BRO.,
729 CHESTNUT Street, below Eighth.
A Crholoe Stock of •
SPRING MILLINERY GOODS,
ibbl3.llna AT LOW MOLL
BLINDS AND . SHADES
BLINDS -AND SHADES.
B. J. WILLIAMS.
No. 16 NORTII 81.X.TH fiTEMDT,
MAIIITPACITIMIR OT
VENETIAN BLINDS
AND
WINDOW SHADES.
The largest and finest assortment in the Oity at the
EtOWELST NINES.
STORE SHADES DIMMED.
Betiehing Dronlvtl 7 attended to. anit-the
LOOKING Gza,sszo
JAMBI 8. EAGLE & 80N,
3ANDTAOTDIDIRB AND DIP OBTNIIII
01
LOOKING GLASSES.
OIL PM:BITING%
PINE lINGBAVINGO,
010TUBN AND PONTBAIT TRLMM,
PHOTIDGBAPH TBABOO,
fROTOGIBAPH ALBUMS,
INABTLDE-VIBITE POSTBAXII3I
EARLE'S GALLERIES.
116 CHESTNUT STRUM',
PHILADELPHIA.
PAPER HANGINGS
p HIL A, DELP IL I A
PAPER HANGINGS
HOWELL /4 BOURKE,
CORNER OF
ZOUJTH AND MARKET STREETS,
hiANITFAOTURERS OF
PAPER HANGINGS
ZiND WINDOW CURTAIN PAPER%
<Offer to the Trade a LABOR AND ELZOANT AS
iOBTMErIiT OF GOODS, from the cheapest BrowO
geode to the Finest Decorations.
ltr. E. COL FOURTH AND MARKET STREETS
N. 8.--Holld Green, Blue, and BaffWIND OW PAMIRS
a every grade. sr2B-2m
STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS.
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DRY-GOODS JOBBERS.
SPRING AND SUMMER
GODS.
M. E. HALLOWELL &
333 'MARE= and 27 NORTH FOLIBTR STS.„
Wholesale Dealers in
SIMS AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Desirous of selling off their stook of goods, previous to
removing to their New Store, in
" JAYNE'S MARBLE BUILDING,"
CHESTNUT: STREET,
Offer for the remainder of the season, at Wholesale only,
their ATTRACTIVE STOOK of recently-purchased
DRESS GOODS,
At prices gendrally tench under
COST OF IMPORTATION.
They Will aise.offer, at
LOW PRICES;
A well-selected assortment of other goods In their Line,
many of which will be told at a
GREAT SACRIFICE:
apl9-mwf-tJe5
NEW IMPORTATIONS.
HOSIERY. GLOVES,
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
LINENS, SHIRT FRONTS,
WHITE GOODS, AND
EMBROIDERIES.
THOS. MELLOR 8a
n2119-3m 40 and 42 North THIRD Street
1862. SPRING: 1862.
W. S STEWART & 00.
IMPORTERS AND JOlll3l 13 OF
BITN4 AND FANCY DRESS GOODS,
. rm. 301 MARKET STRUM
NOW in store,
POITLT DE SOTS,
. .
All Shades.
BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS,
In SILKS and OTHER FABRICS.
ALSO, A FULL LODI Or-
CLOAKING CLOTHS, PLAIDS, STRIPES,
And desirable
PLAIN COLORS.
apff ,
SPRING- STOOK
SILK AND FANCY DRESS GOODS.
A. W. LITTLE & Co.,
mhls-ti No. 32S NERKNT B'2.
COMMISSION HOUSES.
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IPLEY. HAZARD. S
• HUTCHrNSON,
No. 112 CHESTNUT STREET '
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
NON VIZ SAM, Or
PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS.
NATIONAL FLAGS.
S. FLAG EMPORIUM,
41S ARCH STREET.
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REGIMENTAL STANDARDS,
NATIONAL ENSIGNS,
CAVALRY GUIDONS,
PRESENTATION FLAGS.
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No. 41E3 ABM Street, Om FOUNTIL. ,
my.%-21A
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS
FLANNEL OYER-SHIRTS
TOR THE ARMY.
FINE SHIRTS,
COLLARS, STOCKS, AND
WRAPPERS-
Manufactured at
O. A. HOFFMAN'S,
(8110011SSOR TO W. W. Milani.)
NO. 606 ARCH STREET.
Rir A full Una of •
TIER, SOARER, GLOVES, SUSPENDERS,
• HOSIERY, AND UNDERCLOTHING;
Always on band. • my23-lm
GEORGE GRANT.
MANUFACTURER OF AND DEAL= IN
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
No. 810 CHESTNUT STREET.
01112043 m
VINE SHIRT MANUFACTORY.
The subscriber would hrrite attention to MS
IkIP.ROVED - 0111T OF SHIRTS,
Which he makes a specialty in his business. Also, con
gently receiving
BOVNLTIZB FOB cmcnarminve WILB.
J. W. SCOTT,
WIIMISHING STORE, -
M. 814 CHEBT2I I 7I2' Britain;
boar doors below the Oontinental.
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TEE « DR. HAYES' REFRIGERA
1
TOL"
These are, beyond doubt, the most eoleotElo and 'Metes
REFRIGERATORS
In we, befog WAEBANTBD to - ,
•KEEP PROVISIONS LONGER,
.WITH LESS ICE,
THAN ANY OTHERS.
RETAILING AT WHOLESALE PRICES
•Aleo, a large assortment of the most approved
WATER COOLERS.
J. S. CLARK,
sySlS•tt No. 1008 HARKEY Street.
le) :1
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• . . - •t36C0..
Nosibemt Omer FOIIIITH and BLOB Oboe%
PHILADELPHIA,
WHOLESALE DRUGGIST;
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS
PORNIEIN AND DOMESTIC
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Keittiriormunte OF
WHITE LEAD AND ZINO PAM'S, POTTY, /Kr.
AOISTB TOR TEll OBLEBRATXD
FRENCH ZINC PAINTS.
Dealers and courtroom morned at
VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH.
11100-2 m
WHITE LEAD, DRY AND IN
OlL.—Red Lead, White Lead, Litharge, Sugar
of Load, Copperas, 011 of Vitriol, Calomel, Patent Yel
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Camphor, Resin Copirda.
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Nos. 47 and 49 North SECOND Street,
. . PHILADELPHIA.
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1.1120-2= No. 821 DIANNET Street. Philads
fI . OTTON BAIL DUCK AND CAN
vv of ell numbers end brand'.
Bereen'e Duck Awning Twills, of all detiOrigtlend,
Tense, Awnings, Trunks, and Wagon Oovers.
Akio, raper Manufacturers' Drier Felts, from Ito
feet wide. Terosuling, Belting, Ball Twine, /to.
4011111 W. Dirilß . B . & 00.,
0174-t 102 JOllllO Anti.
g)itii3 rt 5
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4",' 1862.
TtrE London Quarterly has arrived at the
conclusion that, after all, the brush between the
Merrimac. and the Monitor does not settle the
question of the superiority of iron clad steam
ers as coast defences; in a word, that though
the cc wooden walls" are reduced to a minimum
of value, good forts remain at par. Almost
simultaneously, and without previous concert,
a highly distinguished American (General Tot-"
ten, Chief Engineer of the War Department)
has published a somewhat similar opinion. As
it is at once terse and clear, we give it here :
That the plans of our seaboard batteries, of the
simplest character, cannot possibly be improved.
Tbat the •materials being the strongest, most in
destructible, imperishable, and cheapest possible,
no change can be made in them with advantage.
That iron has been freely used, for years past, to
guard the thinnest and most exposed parts of these
batteries, and its further use •is perfectly easy on
the existing works to any extent, and is a question
of economy merely ; it will be applied whenever
needed; the walls may be entirely iron-covered.
That All the , changes in ordnance and prOjedtiles
are .greatly in favor of land batteries, and against
vessels in any combat between the two.
That guilt:of unlimited size can easily be mounted
and covered on land.,' •
That no vessel can be built and floated that will
not be penetrable to projectiles from such gnus :
That one` shot rightly delivered will probably,
sink the" vessel, while tbe fort cannot be seriously
injured by the return fire of the vessel._
That the methods of naval warfare , cannot avail
in such a oonteat.
That all "the best results of modern science, skill,
and experience, are incorporated. with these de
fences, as soon as these results are found to be
reliable.
That while forts can now; as always heretofore,
be readily reduced by land. batteries they cannot
be - reduced, when duly armed and manned, by
vessels.
That the use of steam is a very great, and the
only eaolusivit advantage which modern times have
That this advantage can be countervailed only
by increasing the number, and especially the calibre,
of the guns of the land batteries.
That the need for a full supply of guns for our
forts is very great; the want of them is dangerous.
That large calibres are insisted upon and to be
furnished immediately.
IE is not intended by what has been said to dis
pense with the employment of floating defences for
our coast-at different points where their use is ad
vantageous.
The general opinion in England, founded. on
the encounter between the .Merrimac and the
Monitor, in Hampton Roads, was so decidedly
against the efficiency 'of ordinary ships of war,
that the British Government were compelled.
to yield to the demand of the House of Com
mons, and agree to go in for vessels like the
Monitor. The Times sneered at the ineffi
ciency of the British navy, saying; “YesterdaY
we had thousand. ships—to-day, by the
proven efficiency , of the Monitor, our navy is
reduced to three vessels."
The Quarterly argues against this, Which
caused a panic, and after fairly giving.the par
ticulars of the contest between the Merrimac
and the MMtitor, arrives at some notable'con
elusions
First, the iron-plated vessels -are not effi
cient as ramp, for, fc when one iron vessel [the
Merrimac] expressly fitted for the purpose
tried to run down another of about half her
size [the Monitor], she failed signally, and
did herself more harm than she did to her
adverfary;"
Secondly, That horizontal shell firing against
wooden ships is most efficient—a fact in artil
lery practice long known, but not accepted by
the public until now, as Sir John Hay, the
Chairman of, the Iron Plate Committee, stated
in his place in the House of Commons, ce the
man who' goes into action in a wooden vessel
is a tool, and the man that sends him there a
villain." Or, hi, the equally strong words of
the Quarterly, (f The public now know that a
wooden man-of-war is a mere box of lucifer
matches, and that the first shell fired into it
• "
Thirdly. That the . reason WhyrtheMirrinta
and Monitor did so little injury to each other
was liottte - cause American iron is superior to
:or American workmanship better than Eng
lish, bnt because either shells alone were fired,
or shot was fired at such low velocities as to
be comparatively harmless against iron-clad
vessels.
Lastly, that the fight in Hampton Roads
proves nothing, one way . or the other, as to
the results of an action between an iron-plated
vessel and a fort,--for it has not been ascer
tained whether a single shot from the shore
batteries struck the Merrimac, nor whether any
shot from•that,fort struck that vessel. Bat
is it to be inferred, that because these iron
plated vessels cannot be injured by shot from
other vessels, therefore they cannot be injured
by shot from forts? The Quarterly says; "If
forts cannot,stop iron-plated- ships, no more
can other vessels of like nature. If, for in
stance, we bad an iron-plated Merrimac' of
3,000 or 4,000 tons, armed with the heaviest
ordnance, and lying at Spitbead, and a little
2-gun Monitor' were any morning to pay us
a visit from Cherbourg, what is there to pre
vent her steering straight into Portsmouth
Harbor and burning and destroying everything
she finds there ? It is certainly not the iron
plated frigate that can stop her; and if we are
to accept the expel ience of, the American ac
tion as final, it would be as strictly logical to
argue, that if we had fifty such iron-plated
ships in the Channel, we could not prevent a
single turreted gunboat from entering either
Portsmouth or Plymouth Harbor, or from run
ning into the Thames or Mersey, and burnire
and destroying everything within roach of her
shells." o
The House of Commons, on hearing of the
affair in Hampton Roads, shouted for gunboats
and cupolas, and forced the' Government to
suspend the execution of the permanent works
then in progress to provide securely - fortified
barbers of refuge for,the British fleet. Cap
tain Coles, who so coolly appropriates Captain
Ericsson's invention, pretended that, with
gunboats made on his plan, forts would be
useless. It was a realization of the old "no
thing like leather" 'story.
The expense of a gun on a floating battery,
moved by steam power, is four times as great
as that of a gun in a fort. Besides, a fort can
be made strong by any amount of armor, and
is almost unrestricted as to the size (and con
sequent power) of guns that can be mauwuvred
on its steady platform; while the weight of
armor and of artillery which a ship can carry
seems already to be nearly reached. The
platform from which a shot or shell is fired at .
sea is unstable, whereas a gun fired from a
fort is so steady that its action can rarely fail
in precision. On the whole, the reviewer
sums up by deciding, what common sense de
clares, that because of the great value of such
vessels as the Monitor and the Merrimac, such
land defences as forts should not be neglected
or abandoned. If such vessels do not possess
the ability to make long voyages, there will re
main abundant occasion still to use the present
ships of the navy.
The Quarterly acknowledges the superiority
of the Ericsson turret over the Coles' shield,
as it admits the use of muzzle-loading guns,
which the latter does not; condemns the
Coles' cupola; declares that the Coles' shield
was invented by Mr. Scott Russell, and, as far
as we have yet seen, is the only English
publication that does not claim for Coles pri
ority of invention over Ericsson, though the
latter's plans and sections were in the Em
peror Napoleon's hands over twelve months
before Captain Coles bad spoken one word
about his own pretended invention.
BevznE.—The London Mises recently hit the
Washington reporters for the Now York press a
severe rap. It is as follows, and probably came
from the pen of Mr. Russell:
cl The Washington eorrespendonla of the New
York journals are not trustworthy, for the simple
reason that they are rarely admitted into any so
ciety where they can obtain information; and that
they teaks the most reckless assertions and sur
mises, in order, to conceal their ignorance, as they
must write something about every movement whioh
takes place, or which they imagine to have oo
curred.."
GEN. C&BEY.—Gen. Biles Casey, whose command be
haved so badly in the battle on Saturday, alluded to in
Gen. McClellan's despatches, is a West Point graduate
- of the class of 11322. Be served with credit . In the Florida
war, and also under Gen. Worth, in the Mexican war.
He was severely's °prided in the battle of Ohnruhasco and
COntrerse, while leadlnglar.gallant attack of the stormere
on the enemy's works. For hie eorylces in Mexico he
was brevetted lieutenant colonel. In August last, Gen.
0. was made a brigadier general of volunteers. Ho is a
Rhode Island man, and was in charge of troops stoma
that State:
PHILADELPHIA., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1862.
01111 VAR CORRESPONDENCE.
LETTERS FROM MCLELLAN'S, HUNTER'S
AND BARKS' DIVISIONS,
THE BATTLE BEFORE RICHMOND
RETREAT OF DEL CASEY'S DIVISION.
General Couch Saves the Day.
HEINTZELMAN TO THE RESCUE
A North Carolina Re giment Surrender
Themselves
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.
GEE. HUNTER'S PROOLAIVIATION
FROM OEN: MTLELLAN'S DIVISION.
WIUTE 11 . 0IISE , POfl T, VA., June 2, 1862
1, SKIRMISH ON
[Special Correepondence of -The Press.]
- I arrived here last evagtig, and have been enabled to
obtain Fume reliable , details oncerning the recent battles
here. On Friday laatthe rehela advanced 'anon our left
wing and drove in the pickets of Gen. Casey's division,'
Keyes' corps. The pickets were from the 102 d and 105 d
Pennsylvania Volunteers, "and 85th New York.- Their
sent one volley at the enemy and thereyvtired to the rear
pickets, followed by, the rebels. .
They were soon reinforced, and drove the rebeli back,
withe loss of one man killed sand seven' wounded. The
rebels wounded one , :man:. and blew his I)ralne out as
he lay bleeding on the ground.
Our pickets then maintained their position during the
AN ADVANCE AND SURPRISE
During Friday night a fearful storm came on, anal nn
der this cover alone the rebels advanced forty thousand
strong upon the milieu held by Gen. Casey, about seven
miles from Blebmond, so that. about daylight Oil Satur
day, our pickets foimd the eheiny upon them in force,
with artillery. The pickets again fell back. gradtially, dis
puting every inch of the grolind handsomely.
But owing to some unfortunate accident, a panic oc
curred in the 103i1 'Petinsylvania, which soon spread
among the Other'. troops to some extent, and, overcome
with fatigue and suffering diming the storm, their retreat
became one of some disorder, when they were met by the
balance of Gen. Casey's division; the fresh troops ad
vancing, and the fagged pickets and adyanced guard ral
lying and re-forming In their rear.
Gen. Casey's entire division then had it hot and heavy
with the enemy, but in an hour's time found themselves
flanked right' and left by the rebels, who'were advancing
steadily in large numbers. After suffering severely, this
splendid division commenced a.retrest, which was orderly
at first, but finally, being hard pnehed, the retreat par •
' took-of the nature of 'a '-rout, it is said; the enemy cap
turing eighteen of our finest field-pieces, large quantities
of superior' arms and ammunition. The loss of the
tebele was tremendous, brit owing to their great name..
rind Strength, and flushed with temporary victory, they
fought' desperately. -- -
, . The rout continued, mutating constantly until, about
four o'clock in the afternoon of Satnrday,"when Gen.
Couch arrived, upon the;field of action with his excellent
division, in the management of which he was assisted by
GENERAL CONCH SAVES THE DAY
She fatigued troops of General Casey now retired,
giving place to the fresh and sturdy veterans under
General Couch. Assault after assault was repulsed by
the latter. Six of our valuable guns were retaken, as
was also a section of a rebel battery. A charge was
finally ordered, the troops moving up at a double quick,
in fine style, driving the rebels back with a frightful loss
in killed and wounded. Some of the wounded rebels
stated that their attacking coluian was fifty thousand
strong, under Beauregard and Magruder, but, owing to
the storm, they could not bring their best artillery, up
to the action:
THE LOST GROUND iliClAttegii..
About dark, the rebels were driven back to where our
outposts werketationed in the morning, and firing did
not cease until eight o'clock,"onr troops delivering the
lest volley. Our bravo men rested en Saturday night Ott
their arms, in front of a-powerful, desperate, barbarous,
and wilt foe, expecting a renewal of the fight at early
dawn 'of Sunday. .. .
HORRORS 0 SATURDAY NIOII7.
—avebodY -vd
espondency
...Sinieß_a - ex ussy adivision
-hared
well, and Othe'r - s - rerearkinethat - this division had
been cut to pieces. To make these reports worse, several
trains of care arrived from • Despatch, leaded with
wounded, who were faid - on stretchers in the open field,
where the Burgeons tingly plied their art during the
whole night, and all day Sunday.
EIEINTZELMAN COMES UP
General lieintzekuan'e corps was promptly moved to
the left and front to support General Couch, accompanied
by General McClellan. Thie corps engaged the enemy
yesterday, from early dawn until four o'clock in the af
ternoon, when General Hooker, by order of General Mc-
Clellan, made a fierce and brilliant bayonet sharge upon
the enemy with hie entire divieion,. including the brigade
of General Hancock, driving the rebels for nearly two
miles, with terrible slaughter, capturing a very large
number of prisoners, arms, end cannon. This was too
mush for the "Confede," and they took up the line of
retreat towards Richmond, followed closely and harassed
by our troops for several miles, when night came on, and
the battle ceased.
The lose on both sides is said to be frightful, but I re
frain from giving any estimates, as the official lists will
soon bo forwarded. During the whole of last night,
heavy reinforcements of mon and ammunition were go
ing forward, preparatory for the fight of to-day, of which
I have heard no rumors, and I am of the opinion that
the rebels have got enough of fighting the Yankees,
They no doubt made this attack from a conscious•
mess of tho hopelessness of their miserable and unholy
cause.
I am informed that during the action of yesterday an
entire regiment of North Oarofilm troop; revolted, threw
away tbeir arms and surrendered themselves to tho Na
tional troops This may be an exaggeration, but Iknow
that we have taken so many priaimera tkat an entire di-.
vision of our army is doing guard duty, and it is said
that we have taken at least five thousand.
Your correspondents with the advance will no doubt
forward DM further and more interesting details of this
bloody series of engagements. lam only her& by acci.
dent, and must return to my post at Fortress Monroe
with this immediately.
FORTRESS MONROR, June 2, 4 P.
I learn nothing by telegraph from McClellan's army
to-day, except that our troops are advancing victoriously
everywhere. No definite dotaile of actions can be ob
tained here at present. Full particulars of the whole af
fair may bo looked for by to-morrow or next day. •
FORTRESS MONROE, June P:111
THE REBEL PRIVATEEEBREN
The steamer S. B. Spaulding arrived here last °vexing,
having on board the crews of a number of rebel priva
teers, who have been captured, at various times, by the
blockading squadrons on the Southern coast, numbering
ninety men In all. Subsequently these pirates were
transferred from the Spaulding to the steamboat Kann.
chusotts, which, just before dark, proceeded up the
James river, under a flag of truce, to City Point, whore
they will be delivered over to the charge of Major General
Huger, C. S. A., commanding the Department of Dinwid-.
die, for the "rebel Government. It remains to be seen
whether, with this additional proof of our humiliating
magnanimity, the blood-thirsty and barbarous rebels
will release Colonels Corcoran, Wilcox, and Bowman, as
well as Captain Garvin, and the crew.of the American
gunboat Union, all of whom have been held, not only as
jorlsoners of War in violation of the rules of civilized
warfare, but also as hostages for a parcel of pirates,
whose crime is anfficiently odious to entitle them fully to
the penalty for piracy on the high seas.
AN IMPORTANT CHANGE
it to on dit here that General Wool is to be relieved
from command In this department, and ordered to report
at Washington for further duty—perhaps active service
In the field. It is said that Major General John A. Di*
is to lake command in this department. Gen. Die's ex
acetive abilities have been applied with such salutati ef
fect in " mob town" that it is a matter of certainty that
he is the jnat man to set the people of Norfolk and Ports.
month to rights, with theable co-operation of Brigadier
General 'Vele.
ANOTHER ONION lIIEETING IN 'NORFOLK
A preliminary 'Union meeting was held in the City
Hall, Norfolk, on ffaturday, whloh.was very respectable,
strong numerically, and snits
,entlitidastic. The meeting
was addressed by the Hon. Joseph flegar, and other noble
chieftains Extensive preparatiimkrie made for having
a grand 'Union demonstration'diiiingthe present week,
when it is hoped , that the capture of Richmond can be
announced. This meeting will not be held, however,
until the Norfolk Herald, the new Union paper, is started
by Messrs. Shore & Bacon, which promisee to bo a great
success, and efforts are making to "start the machine",
this afternoon. • •
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL DIX AND STAFF
The steamer Adelaide, from Baltimore, did not arrive
here this morning, until nearly noon. Among her pas
sengeris are Major General John A:Dix, and staff, late •
commanding the Middle Department. Generakiltlx pro
ceeded at once to the headquarters of GenoranVool, in
the Fortress, where a cordial weiceme greeted him.
Every face seemed happy to meet the man who Brat gave
the order to 46 ehoot the first man who attempts to haul
down the American flag." Vigorous measures are to be
.taken here to crush the rebellion raging above us, and
that very soon, and vigorous men must aid to their
prompt execution.
ANOTHER SAD MISTAKE
I learn that a eguad of twenty men belonging to Col.
Dodge's splendid and gallant battalion of mounted Rifles,
Proceeded a few days since on a reconnoissance up the
Blackwater river and swamp, When about thirtyftve
miles beyond Suffolk they came upon a body of the
enemy lying in ambush, and after a brisk encounter with
them for about an boor, they were out off. Out of the
twenty only seven have returned to Dump, and it is feared
that five or six wore killeci t Such reconnoissances can
seldom be of any real advantage, except to produce an
impression upon the enemy of an advance of the Union
forces. • . .
A LARGE NUMBER OF WOUNDED. COMING.
A large number of wounded men from General 'Oasey'a
division are now hourly expected here, and from all .I
can learn, there will be enough to fill all the Northern
hospitals. The action is described ashayingbeenvery.
severe, and the 3;st of Nay and lot of June will be dates
long to be remembered In this country.
SUFFERING arozra OUR stoic
The sufferings of our sick and wounded left behind
when our army advanced is intense. Mbar with Incom
petence, carelessness, and neglect on the port of surgeons,
nurses, and philanthropists, death is awelcome visitor to
many a poor soldier, I cannot help noticing one In
stance of a want of forethought on the part of those who
are expected to care for our sick and wounded on the
itfirickabominy. Recently a batch of physicians arrived
ot ebonite! wfiere their services were wanted imme
diately by about one hrindred and fifty suffering mortals.
Upon being detailed for duty, then surgeons found, that
they had left their surgical insiritments and anPlionces
behind, and it was impossible for them to render any
assistanoe to the unfortunate.
.E"NT -TO !THE RIP ; RAPS
The :negro who, when irritated afew dayn since by
come of the met-abets of the Unlink Coast Guard liegi;
meat, fired a 'pistol at- a carportlh handing a mortal
wound, has been sent to the Rip Raixt (Fort Woolj' to
await his trial by - military '
•ARRIViIL OF
Tho British - war-steamer Rater arrived in our harbor
last evening from off Charleston. To-day ehe has been
trYing the range of her guns towards Sewelre - "Point,
tbrewing shot and shall a distanctrof over two ndled.
TtlE LATE GRAND BATTLE
- -
coneiderahle amount of the news concerning the
fighting recently going on near Richmond le anyipreesed
by -the Government, and not an item of Intelligence
can be obtained by telegraph, vertiby Congteeinnen.
2be 7reather is intensely warm here, but propitious
alterwi4e for military operations: — L. W. W. -
[Special Corrippantleuce et The Pre
OARLAi7D Nay 31,1863.
Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock there commenced a
series of the severest storms which have visited this sec
tion of the country for a long time. Incessantly until
midnight, therein fell in torrents, arid was accompanied
with 'the severest - thunder and lightning.. hailstones as
large as beau also poured down upon us for the first hour
or two. These storms, no doubt; interfered materially
with the plans of the commanders' of both armies, as all
the streams were swollen, the roads out up into the most
herrible mud holes, and new brooks and eroded created
-in every gully in the neighborhood. The lightning was
most vivid, striking many tall trees, and, lam sorry to
say, killing two men who were attending the guns which
mount guard over the bridge across the Ohickahominy at
Mechanicsville. One of these man was buried with great
solemnity, early this morning, under a beautiful poach
tree which stands beside the turnpike. Before closing
this letter I will endeaVer to ascertain the names of these
two unfortunate soldiers, and if successful will forward
REFLECTIONS IN SIGHT OF THE ENEHT
. .
Tory little was done yeeterdaY by either army. Each
seems waiting for the other to give some indication of his
movements, and we lay in our eatnps in idleness, await
leg with impatienee orders to attack the enemy. All
along the skirt of woods behind whisk- our men are en
camped may be constantly seen groups of curious spec
tators, eagerly watching- the movements of the rebel ve
dettes and pickets, who may be easily discerned walking ,
atent on the fields which elopenp from the opposite bank
of the Chief:abusing. I'erhaps in the distant woods, be
yond these rebel watchmen, equally curious men stand
watching us. Elam in hand, hour after hour, I_ have
stood beside the sentry—tiltoie• loaded gun and martial
mieginforined me, as it were, intuitively, that hiMarked
the :utmost limit to which I Could go—and attentively
watched the moving specks which experience has taught
us to be wily and dangerous foes: Two daysagol dia.
Lineup superintended the construction of a small board
house, - which the rebels worked at for upwards of an
hour—and afterwards;watched a cavalry picket of four
horsemen, who had among there that celebrated Texan
whose equestrian exploits on his gray horse have been so
gratt4ingfor a month past. .
Nearer still than this distant view our active scouts
and pickets may be seen creeping in and out through the
bushes and underbrush, as watchitil as any of the enemy's.
Telegraph chains of men thrown out .from the main
bodies connect with each cOmPany of Pickets, and -they,
in their tarn, constantly communicate with the more.
advanced soldiers, whose eyes are bent onthe rebels on'
the opposite bills. - •
Away on the left, standing out in bold relief, as the sun
shines upon iteglistening surface, is Prof Lowe's balloon,
.
the ProfesSor in it, takinggobservations of the male= of
the country, and the entrenchments and camps of the Se
cession army.. On the right, close in under the:woOds, is
an old . Virginia barn, behind which a company of pickets
lounge, ,waiting to relieve their hard-working comrades
TEE FIGHT BEGINNING
Yesterday the enemy took it into their beads to shell
this barn and the adjacent fields, and opened upon tbera
- dt about :eleven , o'clock - in the morning, from batteries
placed •it three different points behind the - mode on the
.
__tide' of the rieeei Tliaithrew some arty shell,
! , F" .=1 " .,- - 7 -----r3.d.ke, a man
other observable damage:, .. --- w - e--oun - no guns which're
plied,: it being considered Useless to expose the position
of our batteriee, when the rebels were damaging nothing,
and only throwing away their powder and ball,
GENERAL STONEMAN'S'ADVA.NCE.
General Stoneman has withdrawn hie forces from the
advanced position held bybim, °tithe Ashland road; the
rumor that he had'advanced further, together _with one
that two tboueend prisoners had been captured in tho
lato battle, lioth prove to be canards. He ites now gone
further in towarde the centre of our position. •
Firing washeard yesterday in the distance On our left,
and this morning reports are heard, apparently from the
centre. In every case, however, they must bo from rebel
shells. Our forces lie still in their camps, patiently
awaiting the full completion of those plans which will no
doubt prove successful.
THE SOIL AND PEOPLE OP VIRGINIA.
Correspondents have been so engrossed, since the battle
of Yorktown, with descriptior s of movements and ekir •
mishes, that scarce a pen has been dipped in ink with the
intention of describing Virginia eoil and people as they
appear in the vicinity of Richmond. Philadelphians of
Southern acquaintance, may, perhaps, be sufficiently fa
miliar with both, but nine-tenths of your residents know
little or nothing of either. A state cf war has probably
changed the aspects of society, and heavy spring mine
altered the appearance of the roads; but for all practical
purposes, nothing 1 could send you from this 'desolated
wilderness could prove more interesting, and at the same .
time more truthful for all times, than a brief description
of the soil, lioness, and inhabitants of New Kent, Hano
ver, and llenriCo counties.
To justly appreciate the soil of this region and its ve
getation; the reader must previously have travelled
among the pines of New Jersey. Jersey and this part or
- Virginia are exactly alike. The soil is mostly sand, blow
ing about when dry, and making the worst • and
'deepest sort of mire when wet. Worn out and un
cultivated in most places, it has produced a growth of
Itrie woods bat little better than the poorest forests of
New Jetsey. Where It is cultivated, and pains taken
with it, the ground may be mode es rich and productive
as any market garden of Burlington or Camden counties.
There are many fertile spots dotted oyez...these three ge
nerally abandoned counties of New Kent, Ilanover, and
Benrico, which can hardly be excelled by any Northern
farms; but all of them have been made so by labor, and
on inquiry their owners are always found to be shrewd
Northern immigrants. The productions of the soil are
the same as in the neighborhood of Philadelphia, with
the addition of tobacco. Everything, however, is much.
earlier in easels, although no better in quality:
L. W. W
VIRGINIA ARCHITECTURE
There are but two styles of architecture in thisportlon of
Virginia, and each etyle typifies its owner. There is no
middle cats here; every Goole either very rich or very poor,
and the two styles of building belong to these twoclasees.
Search the rural parts of Eastern Virginia over, from
I orfolk to Alexandria and from the sea to the mountains,
and every.lionse can without any diflioutty be marshalled
in one or other of these two Masses. The rich man has
his mansion, the poor man his log-cabin. Every man
sion ie oat on a bill, a hundred yards or so from a road ;
is surrounded by old oaks of the last century, and at a
distance presents a view of great beauty„ and betokens
comfort and felicity. A neater approach, however, ex
vifiing it to a moie critical examination, shows an old
house, two and a half stories high,•built of frame, on a
foundation of brick, with a basement story, and a chim
ing. A kitchen and eating-room, on each side of a stair
case hall : are in the basement. A parlor, hall, and
ted-toom on the !that floor, and two chambers, gene.
rally extending up into the half-story, are above.
There Is lint little closet-room, and as regards eco
nomy of apace, all these houses are most illy con..
eructed. A small portico, with Mope loading down to a
gravelled walk, ornaments the • front. Worm fences en
' close all the Virginia fields, except where *hie few cases
there aso hedges. Uneven pale fences, and poet and
board ones, are the greatest attempt/tat ornamental fencing
ever made around the mansion houses of Virginia. /ta
bles are scarcely, if ever, aeon; a log shed open on one
side, and with chinks
. and crannies on the others,' being
the finest horse accommodation. The dearboin . and
rockawsy wagons and light carriages of the NOrth are
never seen hero "Double buggies" are the only car
riages used for pleasure driving, and there are very few
of them, as every one who rides rides on horse-back.
The log huts of the lower ohms, the caaties of the
a mean whites," are so poor that I am afraid any (laserjet-
Hon I may give, oven the moat favorable one, will not be
belleved....These huts are set about the country without
any. reference either to beauty or convenience. They
are built of round hewn timber, jointed at the corners,
with the chinks filled in with mortar or clay. sever more
than one story high, that ono is so low that a tall man
has to stoop in entering the door. Some logs thrown
across above form the ceiling of the room and the floor of
the loft, and a ladder of the rudest description, leading
through a hatch, lithe grand staircare. These huts have
usually but one room—a two roomed but is a rarity.
Sometimes the ground is the. floor, the poverty of the
owner preventing the purchase of Boor-boards. A large
tire-place, built also of loge, and a log chimney finish tho
building, whilst a shed, sloping the rain off from the
door-yard only to run back again when it has fallen on
the ground, is balcony, portico, and awning for the
"poor man's" residence. Poor and restricted as these
building. may seem, yet they are homes for some ono,
and as such are no doubt as much beloved es the greatest
houses in the lend. Largo families of children are often
reared in them, and many a distinguished Virginian first
'Saw the light in one of these poor, miserable buildings.
But a shortslietance from where the 96th and 96th Penn
sylvania Regiments are encamped Is the eitd of a hut.
whom ruins even now are sacred. Old Hanover county,
in Virginia, has Mways been proud of her Henrys—her
Patrick Henry and her Henry Clay. The one was Loin
in that miserable hut' whose wise stand hard by the
camp ; the other dreW his first bteath at Ashland, but a
few mile. distant, where fire years ego stood Mat each a
but as lam now describing. ' •
THIS - UNION PICSETS
THR BALLOON CORPS
IMPATIENCE
Nothing, however, in all Virginia, is more curious to
a Pennsylvanian than the peopie: Kind' and hoapitable,
one cannot help loving them, tusloss where Fecesslon his
warped their feelings and soured their tempers.. The
rich have' Allen these parts, taking their valuables and
the principal part of their negroes with them. The man
skins, as the Union army oomee up te them, are found
deserted. But the poorer people, being enable, perbaPgt
to leave, not having the =OW, or being, as most of theM
are, lukewarm in the rebellion, still live in their cabling,
are visited by our troops, and treat every one as well as
they are able. No one will ever be entranced by the
beauty of poor Virginians, and thoir hts',.its are so'pedu
liar that sober Pennsylvanians are astonished. ThS old
men 101 l about, with uncombed hair and grizzled beard,
generally smoking or, chivying. The old women, each
with a nivel turban 'on her bead, and a pipe in her
month, wander around, 'grunting and grumbling—Mot
the elightest motherly appearance being traceable iii the
sharp features and bony form of the ever-restless body.
Theyoung people are but little like young people of the
poorer Masses of the North. The boys chop wood and
build fires, and the girls do the houteivork and cooking,
lint not one-fourth of the time of either is usefully em- .
played. The dothing of all Masses is made of the cheap
er kinds of goods, and is usually purchased in Richmond,'
at most extravagant prices. Crinoline of eilolll3ollB pro
poi:Lions adorns the youthful females, whilst the mates--
grandsire, father, and son--are ail clothed in that cad
colored mixture known as 4 ‘ heMeßptin."
Virginians never converse in a sprightly. manner.
Their talking is alwaya a drawl. The blacks and poor
whites speak exactly alike, using _the sine - phrases and
expressions, and seeming to have the same ideas. When
one's back is turned and-a Virginian's voice is heard,
the, reatest linguists cannot tell whether it comes out of
the mouth of a white man or a black, one. Thar,"
.g befoyl oak," et id mane genzs, are used alike
by all colors;and, unless a Virginian beef high cultivation,
his language is on an exact level with that used - by the
slave which he drives. Whether this be another aurae
brought on tbe land by the slave power is a Question of
grave Consideration. A talented Virginian, however,
whole of good family, and there - are none oilier, Cannot
be excelled for beauty of expression and justice in the
choice of language. .
NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN ENERGY
There is a' great difference between the people of the
North and of this region, in the matter or energy. A
Northern man is, never contented ; always wants"
more, is always pushing ahead. A Virginian, so he can
have hie allowance of whisky, and be at liberty to swear
at the Abolitionists, is satisfied to live on as he has from
his boyhood, cultivating his single acre and pasturing
his single cow. .13e never wants to be richer or better. -
lie never wishes to leave his clearing to seethe world;or
'to desert his log-cabin; siren though it be to inhabit a
lordly mansion. - Be chooses his Political idol, follows
hint through all the turnings and twistings of the poiti•
cal pathway, until one or the other, the patron or his
client, is laid in the grave, lie never changes hie church
or, his religion. The gray.beaded clergyman, at whose
alter he worships in manhood, pressed hit infant head at
the baptismal font- Ile swears the same oaths, sings the
same songs, and tells the same stories that he did twenty
years ago. And his children after him, should not this
war make a most marked' alteration in Virginia society,
will do as he has done, and be as perfectly satisfied w.th
their course as he has been with his.
Bince I have entered this canary, I have availed my
self of many opportunities of visiting the homes of the
sl peer whites," and, by seeing their domestic life, learn
ing exactly what they are. It astonished me to find the
vast numbers of men who have left their houses for the
rebel army. Nearly every household has its representa
tive there. The men who stay , at home are generally
either too old, or too young, or too sickly to fight. Draft
ing and conscription have gleaned up every able•botivi
man who had not, previously enlisted. Women and
children now de all the work, and if what theyasy is to
be believed, they are heartily tired of the , war, and--in
favor of Yankee government. But this mustbe taken
with a few grains - of allowance, as it is spoken . in the
presence of Yankee soldiers. I have partaken of many
Virginia meals prepared in true Virginia style, Hoe
cakeand ham and corn bread, with an apology
for the lack of guitar and coffee "we be too poor' to buy
it," form every meal. Milk and buttermilk are the
relishes, and whenever there are no epicures in the
camper:ear by, who will give a high price for butter, that
_
delicacy always ornaments the table. One is always wel
come, and is never asked for pay. If he offers it, it -is
thankfully taken, and the amount left to his judgment,
-If it be not offered, not a word is ever said on the sub
Gnu. MuCLunnAn's HnenuneunEue, June 1, 1862
TAB: DAT OF. SATURDAY
Yesterday, at noon, a fight commenced' at Bottom's
Bridge and in itti vicinity, which continued until dark-
Dees compelled the combatants to rest upon their - arms.
I was eight miles distant from the battle ground when it
began, but subsequently moved my position to within
five miles, but at no time could get nearer: The battle
commenced' by a steer, heavy, dull booming, followed in
about a half hour by the sound of musketry. - This con•
tinned, until dark, every moment increasing in intensity.
At five P. AL I came nearer the conflict, and posted my
self on a hill, from 'which I could see, over the _di.t...
seemed
engaged on each side, and, for two or
t "
three-hours, 17ours, judging by sight and sound, the field seemed
•
gradually moving toward the righl, - fte If bur forces were
driving tbe enemy, before them in thudireetion of Rich
mond.. -A dozen shells would burst almost at the seine
instant, and a half minute after, thus showing the
Once of the ;battle ground. the dull sounds would come
booming through the air,.
AU the time there was a continuous volley of musketry,
sounding like the beating of innumerable kettle drums.
It would roll back and forth, increasing and decreasing
the volume of sound, but for seven long hours never to
tally ceased. Sometimes the firing of cannon would stop
for a half hour, as if our soldiers had limbered np their
guns and were taking them to a new position in front of
the foe. The day was cloudy, mid about eight o'clock
in the evening both parties rested on their arms, doubt
less to entrench and renew tbo conflict this morning.
The Federal troops, as near as I conld judge, seem to
have driven the enemy about a halt mile.
THEORIES AND SPECULATIONS
The solution I have heard is this, although I cannot
vouch for its correctness : General Heintzeiman's corps
was across the bridge, and General Kearney's division
was at the bridge, his mon so disposed as to effectually
cover a retreat. General Reyes and his corps went out
beyond Ilehitzelman on a reconnoissance in the direction
of Richmond, coming in conflict with the enemy, who
were in strong force, and the whole Federal force in the
neighborhood was finally engaged. Should this be true,'
the United States troops engaged could not have been
lees than'sixty thousand in number.
This morning a strong force of artillery has gone out
directly in front of the centre of the army, and already
has fired three shells, each one within a half mile of
where 1 am sitting. l'lrlng, although not very otter;
can also be heard in the direction of yesterday's conflict.
The infrequency of the reports in that direction, Bad the
entire absence of musketry show that both parties have '
~
entrenched, and that as soon as the day is far enough
advanced to enable the gunners to ascertain proper
ranges, a forlous artillery fight will commence.'
The centre, no doubt, will be brought into conflict to-day,
'end I can give you kcurate accounts of the proceedings.
To-day is Sunday, Tel no one—to judge from the war
looming up In eyery charter—would ever believe it to be
a day devoted to God's worship. J. O.
FROM GEN. HUNTER'S DIVISION.
MBAUFORT, B. C., Nay 21, 1862
proeciel Correepoodence of The Press.]
TEE CLIMATE Or BORTH CAROLINA
Today, it is quite warm, and leaving the close and
snitry cos fines of the tent and camp, wo are at the pre
tent moment seated beneath the wldo-ardeading arms of
a friendly live-oak, writing you Ude epistle. We do not
forget, at the same time, that fide is llfay--ever-beantiful
May in the North—the Incense of whose hearth, redolent
with bursting bud and blossom, is now floating over hit
and valley, and whose voice of song is tilling the wood
lands and meadows with ringing melody.
Insensibly, the tide of memory wafts us back to other
days, when we climbed the leafy mount, or ramified by
the babblingbrook ; and a thousand tender recollections
gleam forth like golden light, amid the melloW tinting' of
some glorious picture. True, this has been called the
4, Laud of flowers,". and the appellation may be appro
priate enough, yet, it seems to ual that its very gorgeous
ness robs it of that thrilling and endearing charm which
adorns the less ostentatious scenery of the Korth ; and,
instead of the vigor and buoyancy caught from our own
wild, mountain air, a sort of soft, mlnp,nom dreaminess
steals like a witchery over both meats] and physical
being. •
GRAPE CULTURE
Upon a close examination of the Roil and climate of
this vicinity, and It may be the Male with the State of
South ()erotism generally, we are deeply Impressed with
its adaptation to the culture of the grape. •In fact, the
idea does not altogether originate with the writer, for
there are several flourishing vineyards, on a diminutive
scale, in this immediate neighborhood.' Indeed; we yen
lure the assertion, that neither Italy nor France can
boast of .greater natural advantages in this respect;
and we predict that the culture of the vine will, at no
very distant day, rank amongst the most important pro
auctions of these hionds of the Sea, it not of the South
generally.
THE 17.11SODROES OF TAB STATE
Upon reflection, one is particularly convinced, by the
evident facts to be found everywhere, that the resources
of this country have never been to any great extent de
veloped. The land has generally been monopolized by
'the few, and
the result has been the impoverishing of
the masses, and the waste and neglect of the very . Boil it
self. This country is capable of supporting a vas spOp24-
-/ation, and of adding untold wealth to the Unions
'whereas, in the past, it has been doing neither, and those
who have hitherto possessed it, at thejearful price of hu
man life and liberty, have proven themselves unworthy
of the trust, and are, therefore, Ia the destiny of Heaven's
justice, visited with summary vengeance and expulsion.
A higher 'destiny, we feel convinced, awaits this land.
In imagination we already see ita capacious ports crowd
ed with the Commerce of the world ; we already see it an
honor to itself, a golden link in the Union of these
States, and redeemed in the eyes of the world from all
that has made It a derielon in the past. Here hardy and
ad a yenturons hands, from New Hampshire's granite hills
unto Sierra's snowy peaks; from Erie's gleaming heart
co the Gulf of Mexico, shall be clasped with each other
tn eternal thrift and amity.. Here, it Will not require
many long laborious years to accomplish all that we say.
The material for a rapid and an unparalleled growth,
such as the history of the wrcrid has never recorded, Is
'already prepared; and only , awaits sktifai h an d s to
" model it into • a structure of abiding • strength and ,
beauty. In . fact, retributive justice has decreed; that 't
slavery, out of its own fraudulently and ili ; gt4h , dafit
stance, shall make amide reitaratlonlorAti,
and pay the triumphant way,..of4itiodcini as itdi eutOnt
.upon her just pad'icusilmsahleedomiltions.
TWO CENTS.
CISNERLI. 1111111Bit'S iROOLAVA.TIOIi
No doubt you have already learned that, according to
a late order of General Hunter, the States of South Ca
rolina,Georgia, and Florida, comprising this department,
are declared trforever free I" What a gigantic stride
in the direction of future national glory and greatness
this is I No doubt it will fell like a thunder-clap upon
the ears of the affrightened sympathizers with treason in
the North, and will be especially appalling to those who
are and have been croaking "compromise," in order a
little longer to retain vitality in the rotten carcass of the
" peculiar institution." Where shall this " Legion,"
after being cast out, flee? Where shall they bide their
spots of treason, thdr time•endaring shame, from the
vivid torch of Truth and Justice, as, searching every
heart and every deed, their squat and loathsome forms
are discovered'? Let them bo held up to the scorn of
mankind, and thence sink to an oblivion of infamy.
Several neg - o regiments are now in process of organi
xation at Hilton Head. At first they did not exactly un
derstand the arrangement, thinking it to be some harsh
and ccmpulsory measure; but a very short time served
to dispel their fears, and they now enlist rapidly. We
understand, from good authority, that they drill very sa
tisfactorily, and have, in a very ahorttline, acquired a mar
prising proficiency in the manual of arms. No doubt it
will have a salutary Influence upon them, and bring them
under the eye and inetruotions of moral and humane offi
cers, many of whom have volunteered for the purpose
from our regiment.
..
CAPTURE OF A STEAMER
Qcits a thrilling incident, connected with the can
paign in this department, occurred not long since. It
appears that the rebels owned a boat called the "Plant
er," which they were using at Charleston, in transport
ing •gons and other material to certain paints there
abouts, which they were engaged in fortifying. Upon
thin boat, seven negroee were doing the bidding of the
captain and mate, who were white men, and who took
occasion to leave the boat, in order to visit the city,
never suspecting the fidelity of their staves, one of whom
was an experienced pilot. After the departure of their
masters, the negroes waited a convenient period of time,
during the night upon which this all happened, and then
cot loose, and turned their prow and faces seaward.
But, to accomplish this, they were under the necessity of
running close to the wens of Fort Sumpter, into the very
guns of which they could look, and which would certainly
challenge them as they passed. But they were prepared,
knowing perfectly well the tonal signals, and, besides,
being concealed from rigid scrutiny by the , darkness as
they ran alongside the (frowning fort. Being challenged
hero, they returned the customary answer, and the re
sponse rang forth, "All right, go ahead!'" And "go
ahead" they did, putting on every pound of steam that
the boat would bear, which, by the way, was a very fast
one, as your correspondent can testify, having seen her
inn away, Secesh fashion, the morning of the battle at
Port Borth To conclude my story: They arrived safe
- with their prize, a good boat, several excellent guns, and
a quantity of powder and shot, and are now at Hilton
Head, figuring largely, and relating their escapes with
great gusto. H. B. D.
FROM GENERAL BANKS' DIVISION.
Oorrespondenco of the Associated Press j
WriLLTemsioßr, ?lay 31
EXAGGERATED STATEMENTS
Great regret and some indignation is felt here that'ex
aggerated, unauthorized, and unfounded statements of
limos of public property, sustained by our retreat from
Strasburg and Winchester, bore found publicity'throrigh
papers at
. a distance. At present the figures cannot be
accurately ascertained, but the heaviest kisses are known
to be very light, compared with the amounts exposed to
capture or abandonment by each a rapid retreat as it
was necessary to perform.
RETREAT OF ME Trßusts
The intelligence received here this morning from other
points in tble military department is calculated to arouse
reaction in the corps, in anticipation. of being shortly
able to turn the tide of success against our enemies. It
is eonlitmed ttiat our reconnoitring party of last night
bold Martinsburg, and that the enemy were too weak to
respond to' oar shells last night and this morning at
Harper's Ferry. They hate probably thought it wits) to
effect a hasty retreat southward ; and by whichever route
they may take, there is no doubt they will•meot with an
unexpected obstruction. ' '
eaRALD FITZGERALD'S ACCOUNT
An interesting account is given by Gerald Fitzgerald,
attached to a travelling theatre company, accompanying
the army. He left Strasbm - g on Saturday, and, conse
quent upon fatigue, slept too late at Winchester on Sun
day morning to escape before being cut off by the
enemy. Dressed in citizen's clothing, and being. a
Southerner by birth, he readily deceived the robe
officers, and finally volunteered to drive an ambu
lance, containing the...veritable Ashby, to Martiw3-
burg, who, in coneequence of a wound in the left
shoulder, received at Front Royal, found it inconve
nient to perform the journey on hero-amok. Before
leaving Winchester he observed that our prisoners were
generally treated with kindness; says there was no kill
ing of our sick and wounded, nor, as far as his obser
vation extended, any black flag. On the road near Win
chester, he noticed a fatigued
"cc M the face . by the rebel guard, who,
irritated at being compelled to abandon the pursuit,
coned hie prisoner as a d—d lazy Yankee. Ashby
said but little along !the road, frequently muttering
to himaelf. Passing, a body In Union uniform, by the
roadside, Aebby reluested hit driier to - see - If he was
alive. Fitzgerald said he was dead. Ashby then ordered
him to carry the body into an adjoining enclosed field,
but in a position where it could be readily discovered, in
order, as he said, to prevent mutilation by animate.
Filzgerald discovered that the deceased belonged to the
10th Maine Regiment. This occurred just in roar of
our retreating army, and amid the noise of cannonading,
and musketry, and dust.
According to Fitzgerald's information, Limit. Colonel
Dushane, let Maryland, was kired by a ball through the
head, on Saturday, at
. Front Royal. He heard nothing
of Colonel Henley or Colonel Murphy.
When tbe enemy occupied Winchester, in front of ono
of our hospitals was a pile of boxes of medicines, guarded
bye hospital steward. A rebel officer rode up and in
quired of the steward who and what be was. The steward
replied, "I am a hospital steward, left here in charge of
the medicines, &c., for our sick and wounded, knowing
that your army is deficient in those articles." " Take
them into the house, and remain there," maid the officer,
and rode off.
TUE PURSUIT AND RETREAT.
Jackson, with bis whole force, pursued onr army. to
Bunker Hill, where, in consequence of the fatigued con
dition of his men, and finding that he could not flank or
cut no off, be returned to Winchester, first directing
Ashby to pursue us with hie cavalry and artillery.
General Johnson was not at Winchester with Jackeon.
is more than probable that ho wont up the valley
towards Woodstock, to prevent any advance of our
Western troops in his rear.
The 22d North Carolina Regiment, which was nearly
annihilated by Donnelly's brigade, near Winchester, hal
received no clothes or pay since they were mustered into
the service.. They were almost destitute, and looked
much like an organization of ragamuffins.
Capt. Sheets, the late guerilla, was killed at Buckton
station, between Front Royal and Strasburg. After
/tabby took command of the cavalry brigade Sheets was
appointed to command Asbby's original regiment. An
other captain in the same regiment was also shot dead
there
YANKEE INTENTIONS
At the depot, in Winchester, the rebels tonne some tin
boxes with an elegantly illuminated repreeentaticn of a
peach on the cover, and labelled "Fresh poaches." An
officer broke Into one, and discovered it contained bad
whieky. "What won't those d—d YankeesStext
in
vent 7" was his remark.
After remaining In 'Martinsburg tilt Friday, Fitzge
rald found his way to this place. ' '
Captain Abort, of the United States topographical en
gineers, was cut off near Middletown, and, after four
days' fatigue and marching, arrived here by way of
Hancock, in company with Colonel Do Forrest and Cap
tains Hampton and Collis, with their commands.
Nine rebel prisoners of war, captured this morning by
our cavalry, have just been brought into town. Some
indignation was exhibited by our soldiers and Union citi
zens as the prisoners appeared, but all demonstrations of
disrespect were suppressed by General Hatch.
PAROLE OF R. KLINE
Dr. Kline, a surgeon of Drookenbrougles rebel battery,
who was captured on Saturday, has been paroled, and
ordered to report at Washington. He is from Loudoun
county, near Snickorsvillo.
The full lists of killed, wounded, and musing are com.
plated, with some few exceptions. Considering all the
circumstances, and the disorganization attendant on the
retreat, great credit is due to Assistant Adjutant General
Wilkins, of GOneralWilltarrie' staff, as well as the brigade
and regimental officers. General Williams' official report
will shortly be completed.
Er=
Intelligence bad just been received that Colonel Kenieri
wounded and a prisoner, is at Winchester. Adjutant
Tarr, Major Collins, and another officer of the Maryland
Ist, have been retaken by an advancing Union force at
Front Royal.
RBORGAMEATION.
WILLIAMSPORT, June L—Through the military expe
rience and active energy of General Banks , chiefs, the
lately disorganized corps of General Williams will, in a
few hours, be ready to take the offensive again. No one
unfamiliar with the herculean labors attendant upon re
covering from a retreat and rout, can imagine the °beta
cies to be overcome.
The gratifying intelligence was received Mot night that
the enemy, concentrated in and around Haltom:, and
Obarlestown—concurred in by all to exceed 25,000—are
now retreating from that position, probably toiractlei
Front Royal.
sicriansmNa
Early y6terday morning a body of .the enemy's in
fantry were discovered fording the river about two miles
above the railroad bridge at Harper's terry, probably to
a ttempt the capture of our heavy battery, on Maryland
Heights; but being discovered before they had got over;
they were speedily shelled back. 'The day previous a
body of the enemy ascended the Londoun Heights, oppo
site gaudy Hook, with the intention of planting a battery
there to enfilade one battery and destroy the bridge. Our
heavy guns shortly drove them back. Bkirmisbing con
tinued between our outpost pickets on Bolivar Heights
and the enemy's scouts in front.
STILL =TREATING
Finding all efforts to tarn our flanks by crossing the
river end enfilading our batterisa, aa well as ascertain
irg the sterunem of our centre—and Deniers bearing of
8(11119 movements in their rear tending to the discomfort'
of their position—tho enemy commenced to fall backer
coon yesterday. lintel!' during theietiansient Aar the?'
1.1%V 0 Takty improved the facffitiel• Um' cainiiing ilie: , 'Sliel"
nandoati" below If rdn t/ - Roia4 4 tiiiiiroilter 'ling nehoesV
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torte!, ablefbUtfib tobbtrytndrth octreSnininridoribtiiiki"
sokot uitable positions and risk a decialeetiattter* 3 4.!"
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CAERTING TILE *Alt 1106 leAleiT;2ol7)
It has been suggested that, in order to Oieoute the Ito•
My of carrying the war Into blaryiktid: fait recently au
notmccd by one of his commanders, - Gera Trio:bled he
may, as a desperate expeHment, chains his route
towards the Potomac, between the Point a'Rocks and
the month of the Seneca, In retaliation,a9 stated by
Gen. Trimble, for our recent excursion up the valley of
Virginia.
RAILROAD BRIDGE FIRED
Our scouts report no enemy in Martinsburg this morn
ing. It is also reported that the new trestle-work rail
road bridge at Martinsburg was tired by A.shby's cavalry
on their fast entry into the town, and guarded mail
night, when the Union citizens extinguished the Flamm
Tho next day it wag refired, and so much of It destroyed
as to require the entire work to be reconstructed. The
rebels also tore up ■ portion of the track in the town,
and destroyed the cars and much other valuable property
belonging to the company. This twice-repeated act of
vandalism they will sooner or later regret, for more than
one reason.
FORGE OF GEF. WILLIAMS
In relation to the recent battle and retreat from Win
chester, Brigadier General Williams, commanding - the
first (and, at the tine, the only) division of the army of
the Shenandoah, under Major General Banks, officially
states his force to have been not over 3,600 infantry pre
sent for duty; ten Parrott and six brass smoothbore
guns, and 250 Michigan cavalry ; and this force, with parts
of two email cavalry regiments, under Brig. Gen. Hatch,
and the insjorgeneral's personal escort,was the entire force
brought to resist the 'sadden attack of the combined forces
of Jeckson, - Swell, and Johnston, variously estimated by
prleoneri, deserters, and fugitives, at 20,000 to 30,000
men, with fifty to sixty pieces of artillery. After speak
log of the disposition of his troops, he pays a w6lll
- compliment to the commanders of brtgadeit for
tbo promptness and accuracy with which his orders were
obeyed, himself observing the execution of every order
given, and overt' . new movement of the enemy.
II General Williams ere aka in high terms of the cool con
duct of Colonel Gordon, (20 Massacbasetts,) commanding
the Third brigade, and Colonel Donnelly, (28th New
York,) commanding the First brigade; of Colonel Brod.
bead, of the Michigan Cavalry, who was under medical
treatment et the time, but heroically volunteered to as
sume his command ; of Captain Wm. D. Wilkins, his as
sistant adjutant; Captain le C. Boman, divhdon
miseary of Subsistence, and of Lieutenant Samuel
Pittman, his Aid-de-Camp, for their promptness, efficien
cy, end coolness. Also of Dr. Thomas Antiseil, Medical
Director of Division; of baptain H. M. Whittlesey, A.
Q. M., in charge of the division train; of Lieutenant
Augustine, (29th Peeneylvania,) division ordnance offi.
cer, for saving hie train from the enemy's closing grasp..
General Williams, as an experienced aedifier, undoubted
ly bestows no credit where ft is undeserved.
Major Perkins, C. S. 'A., Inspector General, and Act..
lag Assistant Adjutant to General Banks, from his eda e
cation and long experience in the field, rendered the most
Important services to Gen: Banks. The Assistant Com;
mieeary of Subsietatice, in charge'of the herd of beeves.
fmcceattelly eluded the enemy most of the way, and
finally succeeded in bringing across the Potomac n larger
part of his herd, but with loss of his clothing, fender, ant
camp equipage. •
General Hatch, with the coolness, intrepidity, and ac
tivity of an experienced cavalry - comMandor, watched
over the 'rear, and daringly frustrated' 'zany attempts of
the enemy to assail. our retreating infantry with light
egiladrons...
It is a; fact to be deprecated that ntimbera of o@iceree
horses were seized by many panic-stricken ptivates oa
the retreat, and are now probably lot to the officers and
the Government. The public Aoki beware of harboring
or pOrchasing animals from soldiers or unknown - persons.
Col. Batchelder, Department Provost Marshal, is institu
ting a rigid scrutiny into the matter.
SNAXTSBI7II6 AND NNEPARDSTOWN
In a previous letter, your correspondent mentioned a
rumor that a collision.had occurred between the citi
zens of . Sbarpeburg and . Shepardstown, villages lo
cated respectively on the Idaryland and Virginia aide,
and equally in jurtapoeltion on the war question. ft
now appears that s on Tuesday night last, a party frona
the letter town came over to Sharpsbrug and stole
en old iron field piece, a -relic of other days. Be
living it -to still be useful, - as perhaps it was, they
immediately sent it forward to Jackson. On Thurs
day a party of our cavalry went over to Shepards
town and demanded its return under penalty of having
their town burnt, but in view of its removal beyond their
reach the threat wsa not executed. Since that time par
ties siding the Shopardetown invaders have been cap
tured, and are now in the proper hands.
An order has been iseued by the provost marshal pre
venting emelt transient`tradere from absorbing all the
basilicas locations In tho town, under forfeiture of their
stock, wagons, &c. .
LIST OP KILLED ADD .3TOUDDED.
WILLIAMSPORT, Juno 1.--List of killed. wounded, and
misairg. continued : 28th New Tork Volunteers, com
manded by Lieut. Col. Brown. Killed, none positively
known. Wounded—John Henning, private, Co. —;
Charles B: Bapp, private, Co. F. Missing—Co. A,
Sergeant 11. Repass; Privates J. Babcock, 0. E. Diet , -
inson • Co B. Sergoaro—r -- '"• -- ' - '`' ,7 ; stones
~,,,r-ands,..„-v- e onard, James Scott; Co. C, Sergeant
W. H. Adrience; Privates John Bedell, If. F. Daggett.
Joel S. Davidson, George Frazer,
John Jackson, F. W.
Morse, W. Ir. Mason, Samuel McDonald, James A.
Nelliat,• CO. 1), Corporal Bemo swill; privates James
Cook, Deviate Boudio, William Wade, Zlbe Roberts,
Robert Mortimer, Morris Butts, John Clark, Wallace
Sterling; Co. E, privates James Taylor, Patrick La
'rrne. H. M. George; O. P. privates William Colhnria,
J. McGrath, James Enos, E. 1), St. Croix.. J. Wells;
Co. 0, privates Avery, Benjamin Barker. William Col
lins, J. Derma, George:Pardon, Ellett Hoagland. J.
James, W King, Owen McAllister, J. McHenry, War
ren ' , Dimon, P. Schneider ; Co. 11, privet's; H. Chendler,
W. H. Corry, M. Hutchinson, J. Minor; Co. I. privateer
0. L. Harney, A. Simpson, J. 'Luster, J. Walker; Co.
K, privates Joseph cots', F. S. Eggert, T. A. Corm:lan,
G. A. Nye, N. H. Br ebe, M. Patrick, P. Putnam.
6th Connecticut Vo l unteers, Lieut. Cob Oh Inman.—
Wounded, Cant S. A. Betts; privates W. H. Longdon.
John Riley. Mlesing—Privates T. D. Clark, J. Roger,
B. D. Squire, J. Underhill, G. Scott. Go. B missing—
Private!' E. Brrdeaux, A. Goodrich; Sergeants Par
ington, F. H. Fanning ; Corporals S. G Clark, A. N.
Levels •, Privates Henry Smith, Thos. Duffy, B. Goodin,
S. Millard, J. G. Ruth. Co. 0, wounded—Corporals P.
Kelly, W. E. Plumb. Missing—Privates John Quinlan,
J. Doran, J. Caetelle,. J. Devine, B. Fitzsimmons. Co.
D, missing—Sergeant W. Fuller; privates T. Newmau„
T. Quinn. J. Cahill, Chao. Ferran, J. Kelliew, J. Keefe,
F. B. Everett. Co. B. mlesing—Privates G. Butler, C.
Johnson. H. Curley, P. Thernley, J. Fry, S. Sherwood,
Co. P, Mist—Private J lliggin. Wounded—Corporals
W. 11. Caffey, J. Holaren. Missing—Sergeant J. Web
ster. Corporal W. Griswold ; privates M. L. Branco. P.
Gavin, J. Church, J. L. Graben', S B. Tracey, C. B.
Wells Co. G, wounded—Private J. Kite.
htinetoe—
Privates Joseph Boughton, J. P. ISoward, H. Pollard,
B. E. Scribner. Co. H, missing—Private H. Koehler,
Sergeent J. Gamble; privates. Stafford. Co.!. privatel
IL SL Gibbs, M. Allen. Missing—Lient. E. G. Rice;
privates N. Wilson. A. Gowns, D. Curtis., J. L. Dutton,
F. King, T. Bristol. Co. K, missing—Privates G. M.
Bice, J. Ryan, H. Fitzgerald, L. Heath, D. W. Mallory,
E. DiSmith, 0. W. Atwood, P. Fisher, A. Buckley, J.
F. Calhoun, 0. H. Underwood. T. H. Underwood. T.
McLaughlin ; Second Assistant Surgeon E. P. Bissell;
Rasp. Steward, E. D Babcock, W. M. Whitaker, and N.
W. Holbrook, of the band.
46th Pennsylvania, Col. Knipe commanding.—Wound
rd—Co. A, private A. J. Fay, (nsissingi; T. td. Kinney.
Miming—Corp. B. Rothroc3r, private W. Burkbeimer,
W. H. Banton, W. Kelly, Wm. McKee. (o. B, missing
—Privates F. Dougherty, A. Ritchie, H. Allen, D Ber
ner, is Kerner, J. Morrison, M. Melisffity, W. }Mallards,
Benj. Bator, H. Griffith, John Woken. Co. 0. wounded
—Privates I.*Leo, A.. Doneghay, D. palatal], H. Lyons,
3. Moore, J. Adams. Missing—W. H. Myers, W. IL
Mask, James 'Lois. B. PronelL Company D. wound.
ed- Ser-geant P. Chubb, Corporal 8. 0. Race. Mim
ing—Privates T.' Lyn.. B. Thomas, J. Shelley, P.
Tuckerman. Company E—Rilledonivate`J. Beadencua ;
wounded, private S. Miller (missing). Henry lb Hayer,
W. H. Fox (iniesting),'Jacob Andy, C. Board, A. Birch,
W. B. Boffins/tar, W. Pyle, J. Schaeffer, D. K. Soy.
der, J. Frit, S. Wilfret. Company F—Wounded and
missing, Pergeant Nelson, Corporal Dake, privates W.
Sterling, J. DunwooilY; missing, J. Boyle. W. Daly, B.
M. Hill, W. King, T. Roberts. Corporal 0. Shade, pri
vates H. M. Campbell, Andrew Duncan, S. Gordon, B.
Kilh, G S. Wood. 'Company G—Wounded and missing,
privates B. Bradshaw, J. Terwillager, H. J. War
ner, H. Clnnraina present; L. Johnson. H Terrvillager.
Missing • ; George Washington. Corporal 0.0. Cavanaugh;
wounded—Company Lieutenant A. Selfridge. Corpo
ral S. McMullin, Privates B. F. Bishop, C. Swank ;
Sergeant D. Tompkins. Privaten I. Baker, S. S.
Horton, W. James, J. Palmeter, W. Bone, Thomas Slope
baugh•, wounded—Company I. Sergeant C. Pri
vates T . Sinceran, P. Flynn, 'P. Burke, A. Burke, J.
Clark, M. Clark, P Tan Kirk, P. Clark; missing, Patrick
Clark, 0. McLaughlin, J. Young. P. Whalen; miming—
. Company K, Captain Shots; killed, Private. William
Simmons: wounded, Privates • Brandt, C. Dutrey;
mis
sing, D. Pelffer, C. Horgan, F. Baronaski, N. Kern, V.
Fppler, 8. A tie t, J. Brooks, P. Gouldon, J. • Kaup, J.
Cense], W. Lott, 3. Stevenson.
Additional casualties in the ]et Michigan Cavalry
(Companies N and J 'ROES and Mrs. Roes.
VVouaded—J. Loring. Almond Manson. bl's,ing—J.
McKinney, H. Butler, E:Qaeckenbusb, .1. Drill, W. W.
Noland, W. Taylor, B. P. Miller, S. B. Dunston, G. H.
Taylor, W. A. Taylor, K. D. Miller, J. Butler, 0. Stock
ing, IL N. Plante, J. Mason, E. Sawyer, T. Dyer, S.
Goodman, J. Jackson, L. Race.
Casnallies In fin. Pioneer Corps, Capt. W. n. MsPen,
commanding:
Mining—Of 3d WinMehl. 3. B. Bennett, J. 'Haynes,
J. Killalee; of 28th Penneylvania, R. Alcott, J. McCor
mack; of 2d Massachneette, J. Stewart. I'. Stetson; of
27th Indiana,' G. White, B. Newman, D. Hnmphreye,
W: Hall; of sth Connecticut, W. Staples, P. Thornton,
J. Golder; of 28th New York, J. Hill ; of 46th Pennsyl-
Yenta. P. IL Allen, P. Flicker, J. Milford, J. Vaughan
W. Enrler, W. .H. Eichelberger ; of IM Maryland, D.
Ensor,,P. Lambert, Denhart, H. Webber, C. Howard,
W. Birmingham, J. Stador.
Cathran'a New Yoek' Battery-2 killed. 4 wonnded,ls.
miaeing Hampton's Penneylvania Battery—Wounded
2, missing 3.
No returns from other corps of cavalry, etc.
Freedom at the South
A correspondent givoa the following summary of some
of the benefit.. which the Confederate Government bee
conferred upon the South:
Impressed the negidee without the consent of their
owners.
Imprisoned citizens charged with no crime.
. Burned million of dollars' ;worth of cotton, against the
protestations of the owners:
Burned suitor and cotton which bad been paid for bir
innocent purchasers.
Budded law.abiding citir ns from the Confederacy.
• Confiscated private property to the value of millions ot
dollars to the nee of the army, and forced the owners to
take io exchange worthless Confederate bonds.
Depreciated the currency of the country by flooding .c•
the land with a worthless rag currency and enormous'
ocer-fesueo of bank bills. ;
Laid an embargo on the importation and pR0rY1.,..•
tion of goods and Southern 'productions. • ••• •- • '•-•'• '•
Passed an odious conscription law forcingovsThielag_ s';
between the ages of eighteen and thirty:lVO: fatedry.,
=Act of-despotism unl-nouns .tvemnitip .
even in Austria, Prance; and Romp..
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every 1,328 . Nearly 1(060-or-Iter dattut MU' avtribede .
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mimes and works causes Their deaths from baize og,
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