The press., May 12, 1863, Image 1

THE PRESS,
PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED)*
* BY JOHN W. FORNEY,
% OFFICE, No. lit SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
the daily press,
Fifteen Cents Per Week, payable to the Carrier,
Hailed to Subscribers out of the City at Seven Dollars
;Peb Annum, Three Dollars and Fifty Cents for Six
•Months, One Dollar ; and Seventy-five Cents-for
'Three Months— invariably in advance for the time or
dered. ' / k ..
JfcST Advertisements inserted at the usual rates. Six
lines constitute a square.
THE TBI»WEEKLY PRESS,
• Mailed to subscribers out of the City at Four Dollars
I Per j Annum, in’ advance. . - • • ..
DRY GOODS JOBBERS.
jQAWSON, BRANSON, & GO:,
IT.W. CORNER MARKET AND FIFTH STB.."’
(601 Market Street,)
f OBBEKB OF ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND GERMAN
DRESS FABRICS, SHAWLS, &c.
‘We invite the attention of the RETAIL TRADE to
ceor well-assorted stock of
FOREIGN DRESS GOODS AND SHAWLS,
‘Which we will sell at the very lowest market price.
We pay especial attention to the large Auction Sales,
iand Bayers can find Goods in our Store, atmuohleßS
•than coat of Importation, and as cheap as they can be
‘found anywhere.
*£. Hz Dawson. •, JrGrßomo ardner. 0. Branson.
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M L. HAILLOWELL * GO.,
NO. 615 CHESTNUT STREET,
(JAYNE'S MARBLE BUILDING.)
Gave now in stock, fend, are daily receiving, a handsome
assortment of New Foreign
FAN C Y DRY GOODS
AND
silks;
All purchased since the recent
DECLINE IN GOLD AND EXCHANGE.
And which will be sold at a
SMALL ADVANCE FOR CASH.
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spring 1863.
1863.
DRY GOODS.
HOOD, BONBRIGHT, & GO.;
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DEI GOODS,
MO. €35 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
■ The attention of the TRADE 1b Invited to their large
jgtook ef
STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS,
Among which are choice brands of Sheet
ing and Shirting Muslins,
Madder Prints, De Laines,
Ginghams, Lawns, and
Fewest Styles Dkess Goods.
MEN’S WEAR
IS GREAT VARIETY.
OREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED TO
GASH BUYERS.
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|)AVID ROGERS;
No. 45 SOUTH FOURTH STREET,
Importer and Jobber of
S4EN AND BOYS’ WEAR,
LADIES’ CLOAKINGS, *c.
S PBING « 1863.
YARD; GILLMORE, A GO.;
Importers and Jobbers of '
SILKS
AND
FANCY DRY GOODS,
jfiTOS. 617 CHESTNUT AND 61A. JAYNE STS.,
Eire now open, of THEIE OWIf IMPOETATIOW, a
LARGE AND HANDSOME STOCK
SPRIN G GOO DS,
COMFEISIira
BIEBS GOODS, SHAWLS, BIBBOHS.
GLOVES, &c.
Also, a fall assortment of
*fHITB GOODS; LINENS, FURNISHING GOODS, EM
BROIDERIES, ANDLACES.
Tie attention of the trade is requested,
SPRING.
1863.
iVOHNBS, BERRY, & 00.,
iSncceasort to Abbott, Johnes. & Co. 1
80. S»T MARKET, and #34 COMMERCE Street*.
PHILADELPHIA,
HTPOETEKS AKB JOBBERS Off
SILK
AND
FANCY DRJVT. GOODS,
Ears tow open a LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE STOCK
DRESS GOOD S^
Adapted to the Beason. Also, aTnll Assortment la
WHITE GOODS, RIBBONS, GLOVES,
SHAWLS, &0.,
-Which they offer to the trade at the LOWEST FRIGES.
CASH BUYERS
Are particularly Invited to examine onr Stock. fabt-tf
CARPETS AND OID-CtOTHS.
ECHO MILES,
M’OALLUM * GO.;
£ MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, AND D2ALBBB.
509 CHESTNUT STREET,
(Opposite Independence Hall.)
O A R P*E T I N O S,-
OIL CLOTHS, &e.
We lim now on liaad an extensive stock of OABFBT-
'-.DfaS, of onr oirn and otter makes, to which TTe call
-&he attention of eash and short-time buyers. fel3-3m
CARPET WAREHOUSE.
JOS. BLACKWOOD,
838 ARCH STREET,
TWO DOORS BELOW NINTH (South Side!.
IS NOW RECEIVING/
FOB SPRING TRADE,
.A rich and extensive assortment of
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN CARPETINGS,
„ , Of the beat makes,
■|smb racing all the new styles, which are offered
AT LOW PRICES FOR CASH,
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JUST RECEIVED,
,
3,000 BOLLS
CANTON MATTINGS,
So which wo invite the attention of the trad*.
M'CALLUM & GO.,
NO. 509 CHESTNUT STREET,
iuhl3*tf PHILADELPHIA.
EMOV A L .
J- T. DELACROIX,
baa removed his
STOCK OF CARPETINGS,
Ifiom Vt Sonth FOURTH Btreet, to his
NEW STORE,
No. 37 SOUTH SECOND STREET,
Where.hs offers to'Tilfl old customers, and nnrehasera
generally, o.LAEGfK AND DESIRABLE STOCK OM
O A RP ETING S,
of all grades, and best known makes.
OIL cloths, mattings, and window shades.
WHOLESALE And'’RETAIL,
•' AT THE LOWEST PRICES.
... J. T. DELAOROIX,
• No. 37 80UTH SECOND. STREET, above Chestnut.
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T>URGUNDY PORT.— 175 QUARTER
ap24 • 186 WALNUT and 81 GRANITE Streets.
I^TORGAN, ORR, & CO., STEAM
ENGINE BUILDERS, Iron Fonnders, and General
Machinists and Boiler Makers,No. 181 D CALLOWHILL
Street, Philadelphia. tolß-lr
1863.
GEBHANTOWN, PA.
riARB. AMMONIA.—A FEW TONS
r' Also, SCattiesTrae Musk,’per Persia.
for Bale bT WM - M. WILSON, 308 MAR-
VOL. 6.—NO. 240.
RETAIL DRY GOODS.
QLOAKS AND MANTLES.
BRAIDED CLOAKS.
PLAIN CLOAKS.
ORDERED CLOAKS.
SILK MANTLES.
AMERICAN CLOAKINGS.
FRENCH CLOAKINGS.
FINE CASSIMERES.
DRESS GOODS.
BOYS’ FINE CLOTHING.
COOPER * OONARD.
ApSO-tf . S. E. corner NINTH AND MARKET Bt«.
Jj[E¥
PARIS CLOAKS
MANTILLAS,
LADIES, MISSES, AND CHILDREN,
NOW OPEN,
AT THE
PARIS MANTILLA EMPORIUM,
930 CHESTNUT. STREET.
J- W. PROCTOR & CO.
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THE PARIS CLOAK AND MAN
: TILLA STORE, Northeast corner of EIGHTH. and
WALNUT, hare opened with a
LARGE STOCK OF SPRING GOODS,
MOST FASHIONABLE MAKE,
and respectfully ask the early attention of ladies wishing
to purchase. . ' •
("CLOAKS AND MANTILLAS.
IVKNS & CO., No. as South NINTH Street, have
now on hand an extensive assortment of
SPRING STYLES,
of the finest .qualities, at the
LOWEST PRICES.
Ladies, do not fail to give us a call. .
T3OYS’, MISSES’, AND CHILDREN’S^
CLOTHING, CLOAKS, &0.,
IN ENDLESS VARIETY,
AT LOW PRICES,
No. 137 South EIGHTH Street,
Three doors above Walnut,
103 A CHESTNUT STREET.
E. M» NEEDLES
OFFERS FOB SALB
At prlcaslgenerally below present cost of Simpor-
WHITE GOODS, all description*.
EMBROIDERIES, do
LACES, do do
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, do
VEILS, &c., &c.
And respectfully invites ah inspection of hie
1034: CHESTNUT STREET.
A UCTION AND OTHER BARGAINS.
Lupins, 6?4 Black Wool Delaines.
Fine Black Alpacas under price, i
Double'fold.French Mozambiques, 37K cents.
Finest PoiLde-Chevres, at old prices.
Double fold children’s plaids, 37# cents.
Crane Plaids and Stripes.
Drab, Slate, Cuir, and other shades Alpacas,
Three lots mode Alpacas, 31, 37, and 55 cents, ex
tracheap, •
Travelling dress goods.
Cheap lot Lavellas, IS cents.
Shepherd’s Plaids,-fine quality, 31 cents.
Best English and American prints.
Ladies’.Clocking Cloths—mammoth stock.
Fine Cassimeres—assortment unrivalled.
Muslins and Linens—prices are right.
Bargains infringed Huck Towels, 19 cents.
BoneyComb 11-4 Bates Quilts.
. Fine Flannels, whites, reds, Grays.
Good and low-priced Hoop Skirts. •
COOPER & CONARD.V ~
ap3otf S. E. comer NINTH and MARKET-Streets.-'/'
pHKAP "DRY GOODS, CARPETS,
Oil Cloths, and Window Shades. —Y. E.
ARCHAMBAtTLTi northeast corner ELEVENTH and
MARKET Streets, will open THIS MORNING, from Auc
tion,- Ingrain Carpets at 45, 50,' 6*2, 75,87 c, and $l. Entry
and Stan 1 Carpets'2s to S7c. White and red check Mat
ting 31 and 37c Rag, Hemp, and Yarn Carpets 31 to 50c.
Floor Oil Cloths 45 to 7oc. Window Shades, Gold and
Velvet Borders, 76c to $2. Buff and Green Window Hol
land3lto 50c.
CHEAP DRY GOODS. '
New York City Mills Long Cloth Muslin at 25c. Fine
Shirting Muslins l6, 18, and 20c. New Spring
Chintzes 18 and 20c.. Spring De Laines 25c. Light Al
pacas 31 to 62c. Stella Shawls $2 to $lO. Cloth Saques
g-5 to $B. ap‘2s-lm
TIGHT CLOTHS FOB LADIES’
-Li CIRCULARS, SACQUES, &e. •
French Batiste Cloth, light colors. .
English and French Meltons, all-wool, light colors.
Glenhim Tricots, light colors. .
Middlesex Cloths, light colors.
Dexter Mills and Saulsbury Cloths.
Beal Water-Proof Cloakings. .
All of which are for sale at reduced prices.
Cloth Circulars ready-made.
Cloth Sacques ready-made.
Beal Water-Proof Cloahs.
N. B.—Cloaks made to order.
EDWIN HALL & CO.,
No. 36 South SECOND Street.
M. NEEDLES,-
1024 CHESTNUT STREET,
HAS JUST RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
NEW GOODS -FOB GARIBALDI’S.
PUFFED LINEN. CAMBRICS, A NEW ARTICLE.
PUFFED AND TUCKED MUSLINS.
PLAIN FRENCH MUSLINS. 2 YARDS iWIDE.
STRIPED, PLAID, AND FIGURED MUBLINS.
• A SUPERIOR’ • ARTICLE OF ,GRENADINE VEIL,
$1 UP. - ' *
A LARGE ASSORTMENT NEEDLE-WORK EDG
INGS.' •
INSERTINGS, FLOUNCINGS. AND BANDS. AT
OLD PRICE. --
VALENCIENNES AND GUIPUEE EDGINGS AND
INSERTINGS; : -
: 50 PS. OF PIQUES, AT REDUCED-PRICES.
600 NEW STYLE NECK-TIES FOR LADIES.
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA, &c., Ac., &c.
The attention of the Ladies is respectfully asked.
E- M-. N E EEL E S.
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CHARPLESS BROTHERS
*3 Offer by the package, at the
Lowest rates of this season,.
Pacific ,1200 and 1400 Lawns,
Manchester Spring .De Laines,
Pacific do. Prints,
Do. do. Be Laines.
CHARMLESS BROTHERS.
Mode-colored Silks, Foulards,
Checked Silks, India Silks,
.... Mantle Silks, Black Figures,
Bareges, Cballies. Imperatrice,' .
Poplins, Organdies, Chintzes, ■
Zephyr and Barege Shawls.
ap!s CHESTNUT and EIGHTH Streets.
CLOTHS. CASSIMERES, AND VEST-
V'INGS.; '
Cassimeres for Boys.
Caßssimeres for Young Gents.
Cassimeres for suits. .
Cassimeres for everybody.
Cassimeres, mixed and plain. .. 5
Cassimeres. striped and plaid.
Cassimeres, Black and Brown,
At JOHN H. STOKES’,
I 709 ARCH Street.
TRIMMINGS, ,&C.
JAVANS & HASSALL,
MILITARY FURNISHERS/
No. 418 ARCH STREET,
PHILADELPHIA
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
FURNITURE, &c,
P U R N I T TJ RE.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT,
W. db J. ALLEN <& BROTHER,
1900 CHESTNUTJ3TREHT.V
pABINET FURNITURE AND BIL
■V/ LIARD TABLES.
MOORE <® CAMPION,
No. 901 South SECOND Street,
In connection with their‘extensive Cabinet business, are
sow manufacturing a superior article of
BILLIARD TABLES,
wd have how on hand a full supply, finished with the
MOORE & CAMPION’S IMPROVED CUSHIONS,
which are pronounced by all who have used them to be :
superior to all others.
For the quality and finish, of these Tables, themanu
fcctarere refer to their numerous patrons throughout the
Union, who are familiar with the character of their
work. mhs>6m
SEWING MACHINES.
gEWING MACHINES.
THE “SLOAT” MACHINE,
WITH GLASS PRESSER FOOT,
NEW STYLE HEMMER, BRAIDER,
tad other vslnahle Improvements.
ALSO,
THE TAGGART & FARR MACHINES.
Agency-938 CHESTNUT, Street. )ohB-tf
CLOTHING,
JOHN KELLY, JR.,
TAILOR,
BAS REMOVED FROM 1022 CHESTNUT STREET,
EDWARD P. KELLY'S,
142 South. THIRD Street.
Where he presents to former patrons and the public
the advantages of a STOCK OF GOODS, equal if not su
perior, to any in the city—the skill and taste of himself
and EDWARD P. KELLY; the two boat Tailors of the
eity—at prices much lower than any other first-class esta
blishment of the city. apl-tf
Fine Clothing,
Spring and Summer,
WANAMMER & BROWN
6. E. cor. Gth & Market
Medium and Common
GRADES,
Cut and. Made' iu
Fashionable Style
SOLD AT LOW PRICES.
T2LACK CASS. PANTS, $5.50,
JLJ At WWi IWATHTUT RtrAAf
BLACK CASS. PANTS, £5. CO, At 701 MARKET Street*.
BLACK CASS. PANTS, 18. CO, At 701 MARKET Street.
BLACK CASS. PANTS, &5.60. At 704 MARKET Street.
BLACK CASS; PANTS, $5.60. At 7M MARKET Street.
GRIGG & VAN GUNTEN’S, - No. 704 MARKET Street.
GRIGG k VAN GUNTEN’S, No. 701 MARKET Street.
GRIGG & VAN GUNTEN’S, No. 704 MARKET Street.
GRIGG & VAN GUNTEN’S, No. 704 MARKET Street.
GRIGG A VAN GUNTEN’S, No. 704 MARKET Street,
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SPRING MILLINERY,
1863 8 F K 1 N G 1863
WOOD db GARY.
No. 725 CHESTNUT STREET,
Have now in store a complete stock of
STRAW AND MILLINERY GOODS,
INCLUDING
STRAW HATS AND BONNETS.
MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S STRAW GOODS.
FANCY AND CRAPE BONNETS.
FRENCH FLOWERS, RIBBONS, ko,
To whleh they respectfully invite the attention of Mer
chants and Milliners.
' GASH BUYERS will find speoial advantage in examin
ing this, stock before purchasing. ' i \ . mh2-Sca
SPRING MILL IN ERY.
The undersigned has now open a
HANDSOME STOCK OF
RIBBONS, SILKS; CRAPES,
ILLUSIONS AND LACES.
Also, a splendid assortment of '
FRENCH FLOWERS,
Consisting of fine ROSES, ROSE BUDS, fine GRAPES,'
• ; and FRUITS, , •
All of the most fashionable shades, and style*.
A LOT-of .
RIBBONS AND FLOWERS
;Of last season’s importation, will be
CLOSED OUT VERY CHEAP.
M. BERNHEIM,
No. 736 CHESTNUT STREET.
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STRAW GOODS, 1863.
FRENCH FLOWERS,
LACES AND RIBBONS,
OF THE LATEST FASHIONS,
JUST OPENED
THOS; KENNEDY & BRO.'S,
No. 739 CHESTNUT Street, below EIGHTH.
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SPRING 1863.
BROOKS & ROSENHEIM,
(Late Rosenheim, Brooks, A Co.),
No. 431 MARKET STREET, North Side,
Save now open, and are daily making additions thereto,
A HANDSOME VARIETX OF
RIBBONS. BONNETS,
KISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S HATS; FLOWERB.
HILLUTEBT BOOBS Iff GENERAL,
to which the attention of the trade is respectfully soil
sited. mhlB*2m
Millinery
AND
STRAW GOODS:
JOSEPH HAMBURGER,
35 South SECOND Street,
Has now open a large stock of Ribbons, Artificial Flowers,
Ac., to Which he respectfully invites the aitentionof
Milliners and Merchants. Goodß received daily from
New York auctions. ' w ■ / " mh24-2ro*
rj.R EAT EXCITEMENT—S TI L L
GREATER BARGAlNS.—Received immense lots of
New Goods at BAMBERGER BROS., No. 105 North-
EIGHTH Street, much lower than they have been for
a long time. ‘ -
READ, READ, READ ALL.
LINEN HDKIW,- LINEN HDKFS. —Splendid Linen
Hdkfs.,atBandlo cents, some very fine at 12 cents, sold a
week ago at 18 cents; still finer at 13 ceuts. worth 20;'
'some extra fine at 14,"15,16, and IS cents, all much below
the present price. «•'-
MEN’S LINEN HDKFS.-Men’s Linen’ Hdkfe., very
line qnality, at 25 cents, Bold last week for 38c.; some
very fine at 31 cents, worth 44c.; some extra fine at 38,
cents, worth 50c. by the dozen.
HEM-STITCHED HDKFS., very fine, at 25, 31, and
85 cents; broad hems from 31 cents upwards, extra
cheap
GLOVES.. GLOVES.—The largest assortment of La
dies’, Men’s, and .Children’s Lisle, Thread, and Silk
Glpves.plain, colored, stitched backs, and kid finish,new
est styles, muchlower thantheycan beboughtforin any
store in the city. - . .
LADIES’, MEN’S, AND CHILDRENS Gauze, Merino,
and Lisle Thread Vests, very cheap.
GAUZE AND GRENADINE VEILS, Btowh, Blue, Mode.
Diab.andall other colors,splendid quality, only 75'cents;
some extra fine at $l, worth $1.60.
-HOSIERY, HOSlERY.—Tbe.iargest and best assortment
of Ladies’, Men’s, and Children’s Stockings of every de
scription, positively much lower than any other Btore in
the city sells them.
HOOP SKIRTS. HOOP SKIRTS* „ '
A very large assortment of the best make trail and
other styles of Hoop Skirts, very cheap. .
.INVISIBLE HAIR NETS, Plain and with steel beads;
Corsets, Linen Bosoms, French Morocco Travelling
Satchels, and all other goods much lower than they can
be bought for in other stores. •
" ALL THE STAPLE TRIMMINGS still at nearly half
the regular prices, such as the very best Pins and Nee
dles, only 4 cents a paper; best Pearl Buttons, 3 and 4'
cents a dozen; vei;y best Italian Sewing Silk, : only 75
cents an ounce; best Tooth Brushes, 6,8, and 10 cents;
new and splendid lot. of Hair-Brushes, 12, 18, and 25
cents; widest and finest Skirt Braids, full syards, only
Scents; India Rubber Combs. 8 and 10 cents; bastlndia
Rubber Hair Pins,lB cents a dozen; Spool Cotton. Cotton
Cord,Hooks and Eyes, TwiliodTape,&c.,all mncn lower ,
than in any other store in the city. BAMBERGER
BROS., 105 North EIGHTH Btreet, third store above'
ATch. ■ ■■■■•• ap23-tf
PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, Ac.
JAMES S. EAREE & SON,
IHPdBTBHS AMD MANUFAOTUBBBS OF
LOOKING GLASSES.
DBAJ.BS3IX
OIL PAINTINGS. <■
bngbavtnqs,
POBTHAIT,
PICTURE, and
. PHOTOGRAPH FRAMBS:'
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS;
IXTENSrVB LOOKING GLASS WAKEROOMB 'AND"
GALLERY OP PAINTINGS,
ial-tf : 81A CHESTNUT Street Philadelphia
GAS FIXTURES, Ac.
ARCH STREET.
C. A. VANKIRK A 00.,
MA.VUFACTDUt'Hg OF
CHANDELIERS
and other
GAS FIXTURES.
Aleo,French Bronze Figures uni Ornaments, Porcelain
tad Mica Shades, and a variety of '■'
t FANCY GOODS,
WHOLESALI AND RETAIL.
Pleas, sail and examine goods.
PHILADELPHIA. TUESDAY. MAY fe, 1863.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY,
QL ARK ’ S,
603 CHESTNUT STREET,
IS THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE CITY TO BUY
GOLD or PLATED JEWELRY, SILVER-PLATED
WARE, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS. POCKET-B9OKS,
TRAVELLING BAGS, &c.
.Call and examine our Btock before purchasing else’,
where. .
’ The following is a partial list of goods which we are
selling from 20 to 100 per cent, less than at any other e 3« *
tablisnment in the city:
ICE PITCHERS.
SYRUP PITCHERS.
ckkam pitchers.
, SUGAR BOWLS.
BUTTER COOLERS.
GOBLETS.
CUPS. -
CASTORS. •
WAITERB.
CAKE BASKETS.
CARD BASKETS.
SALT STANDS.
TOBACCO BOXES.
NAPKIN RINGS.
FRUiT KNIVES. •
TABLE SPOONS.
DESSERT SPOONS.
TEA SPOONS. ‘
SUGAR SPOONS.
SALT SPOONS.
DINNER and TEA FORKS. ■ ' • •
BUTTER KNIVES.
OYSTER LADLES. ,
GRAVY LADLES.
SETS IN GREAT VARIETY.
BRACELETS. ; '
BREAST PINS. •
CHATALAINE CHAINS. . .>■
GUARD CHAINS;
MEDALLIONS. * %
CHARMS.
THIMBLES.
; RINGS. '
GOLD PENS.
GOLD, PENCILS.
• GOLD TOOTH PICKS.
GENTS’ PiNB,-beautiful etylee.
GENTS’ CHAINS, - “ '* .
SLEEVE BUTTONB,' ‘ -
STUDS.
ARMLETS.
NECK CHAINS. ■ '
POCKET-BOOKS.
TRAVELLING BAGS. '
• ALBUMS.
' CJGAR cases; ~ '
, CARD CASES, See.
Call early and examine the largest and cheapest stock'
of goods in the city.'
D. W. CLARK’S,
602 CHESTNUT STREET.
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WATCHES,
*™*JUST RECEIVED PER STEAMEE EUHOPA.
GOLD WATCHES,
LADIES' SIZES, OF HEW STYLES.
SILVER ANCRES AND UYLINDRES.
GILT ANCRES AND CYLIITDREB,
• w,
PLATED ANCEES AND CYLINDBBS.
For Sale at Low Bates to the Trade, by
I). T. PRATT,
apStf 607 CHESTNUT STREET.
J. CJ. FULLER, ‘
Importer, and Wholesale Dealer In
FINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY,
No. 713 CHESTNUT Street.
(Up-stairs» opposite Masonio Temple),
Han now open a
LABQE AND COMPLETE STOCK,
EMBRACING
AMERICAN AND SWISS WATCHES,
B. HOWARD & CO.’S PINE AMERICAN WATCHES,
GOLD CHAINS, GOLD SPECTACLES, THIMBLES,
• - AND ’ -
PINE JEWELRY. OP EVERY DESCRIPTION.
fe!3-3m ■
FINE WATCH REPAIRING
attended to, by the-most experiencoil -workmen,
and every watcli warranted for one year.
. G. BUSSELL,
j*2S-6m - • 33 North. SIXTH Street ‘
J C. FULLER’S
FINE GOLD PENS,
THE BEST PEN, IN USE,
FOB SALK IN ALL SIZES. • fel3-Sm
JUNE GILT COMBS
IN EVERY VARIETY.
IMITATIONS OF PEARL AND GOKAIi. "
J. O. FULLER,
mhl3-2m No. 71» CHESTNUT Street.
yULCANITE RINGS.
A full assortment, all sizes ana style*.
J. C. FULLER,
No. 7154 CHESTNUT Street.
WTTLCANITE JEWELRY.—JUST RE-j
' , ceived.'.a handsome'
Vest Chains, Pihai:Penciis,:&c:';'nnd''for'sale'at'Very low,
prices. . G. RUSSELL,
ap2fl-tf 583 North SIXTH Street. •
YARNS, BATTING, & IVADDING.
A. H. FRANOISOUS,
No. 433 MARKET,
No. 9 NORTH FIFTH STREET,
Has in atore the largest stock in this City of
YARNS, BATTING, WADDING,
YARNS, BATTING, : WADDING,
YARNS, BATTING, WADDING,
YARNS, BATTING, WADDING,
YARNS, BATTING, WADDING,
EARNS, BATTING, WADDING,
Cotton Batting, Wadding,
Carpet Chain,. Cotton Yam,
Twines, Wicking, Ropes, &c.
Goods Bold at Lowest Cash Prices.
WOODEN AND YVII.I.OVV WAKE.
A. H. FRANOISOUSj
433 MARKET, and 5 North FIFTH Street,
t Calls the attention of dealers to his
IMMENSE STOCK
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, .
WOODEN AND WILLOW WAKE,
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE,
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE,
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, -
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE,
WOODEN AND WILLOW- WARE,
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, .
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ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
SUFFERING FOR FOOD,
Washington, May 11.—The Richmond Examiner ,
of the7th, says: { ‘The destruction of Government
wagons at Rylett’s, and- stores of grain at that
place, is the moat aeriouß lose we have suffered
from the raid. The Government was deriving large
supplies from that, section of the State, and had un
fortunately, within the last week, largely increased
its wagon trains.”
Another article 'says: “Inconsequence of active
operations in the field, and the limited means of
transportation',-the wounded on the field; and all at
.Guinney ddpGt, are suffering for food.” Hence, an
appeal iB made to the benevolent.
Stoneman’s Raid.
Wc have already published an excellent narrative
of Stoncman’s remarkable exploit; but the follow
ing, from the Times correspondent, Mr. Paul, who
accompanied General Stdriemah’s expedition, and
which concludes an interesting account, contains
additional observations of value:
A SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS,
To sum up—Gen. Stoneman moved about within
the enemy’s lines at will for nine days, with a force
not exceeding 6,000 men; disabled every line
of communication between the army' of the
Rappahannock *and |lhe rebel capital, and the
-canal through which more than, one-half of their
supplies are received, so that, in the opinion'of com
petent judges, neither line, provided the rebels have
every iacility for the work, can be repaired in less
than four weeks; destroyed millions of dollars’ worth
of commissary stores, and other supplies; obstruct
ed travel upon the main pikes, by destroying all
bridges over large streams; gave the citizens of ten
counties, viz.: Culpeper, ; Spottsylvania, Orange,
Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, Goochland, Fluvanna,
King William, and New Kent, an opportunity to see
for themselves that not only are the Yankee soldiers
and in good spirits, but are really human
beings and not inhuman savages, as represented by
the Richmond chivalry; captured hundreds of horses,
and, above all. met the one great objection made to
the emancipation proclamation, so far as the coun
ties visited are concerned, by . letting the colored
population know that they are free, and weakening
the producing class in rebeldom by the removal of
hundreds of able-bodied men, and sowing the seed of
demoralization aimoDg the rest, so that the laboring
class, in fact as.well as theory,-becomes' a dangerous
element. All this haß beeiuaccomplished by the raid
of General Stoneman, with theloss, probably, of less
than one hundred men, all told, only two of whom
.were killed. As an offset to this loss our troops
killed a number of rebels, and captured between one
and two hundred prisoners. ,
THE REBELS AT HOME,
Ifl ; the counties visited there were but few rebels
found at home, except ; the very old and the very
young. In nine days s travel I did not see fifty able
bodied men who were not in some way connected
with the army. Nearly every branch of business is
at a standstill. The shelves, in stores are almost
everywhere empty; the shop of the artisan is aban
doned and in ruins. The people who are to be seen
passively submit to everything that emanates from
Richmond without a murmur; they are, forthe most
part, simple-minded, and ignorant of all that is trans-
thegreat theatre about them. An intelli
gent-looking man in Columbia laughed heartily
when told that Union troops occupied New Orleans
—Jeff Davis would let them know it were such the
fact; and I could not find a man who would admit
that.the Confederates had ever been beaten in a sin
gle engagement. These people do not even read the
•Richmond papers, and about all the information
they do obtain is what is passed about in the'primi
tive styled from mouth to mouth. Before this raid;
they believed that the Union soldiera were anything
but civilized beings, and were stricken with terror
when their approach was heralded. Of six churches
seen in one aay, in only one had there been religious
services held within six months. One-half at least
of the dwelling-houses are unoccupied, and fast go
ing to decay.
ARE THE REBELS SHORT OF PROVISIONS?
The fear of famine was'-everywhere expressed;
the Government seizes upon everything that can go
to.Bustain the army, leaving those who are not in
the army to shift as best-'they can. Many have pro
visions concealed to avoid the searching eyes of the
Government agents. Through -the agency of ne
groes, large quantities of provisions thus hid away
were brought to light for the benefit of Union sol
diers. The farmer’s fold is regularly culled of all
marketable, sheep, swine, and beeves, and what is
left behind is not fit for the butcher’s stall. The
larder of the largest planters contains little else
than bacon and corn meal. The wheat crop, now
coming forward, is immense; in fact, little else has
been put in the ground. The rich valleys of the
James and Rapidan.rivers are vast wheat-fields;
more, in fact, than can be gathered, unless the army
is turned to this work. The negroes are not nume
rous enough for the task, even were they not in a
fair way of being so thoroughly demoralized as to
refuse to work unless paid ingreenbacks.”
‘-STHE NEGROES.
• • Tbe l hegroe's everywhere have an'idea—how it got
into their headß they cannot exactly tell, but it is
there—that the Yankee troops were their friends,
notwithstanding the. contrary assertion of their
masters, who; from infancy they have been taught to
obey. They everywhere crowded upon our columns,
broughtohe of more horses,.with them as
•a |qrt,of where valuable
horses were coiideated»gave-information as to the
movement of Confederate troops, and at several
places sat up all night to bake corn cakes for the
Yankees, and for which they asked no remuneration.
Some of them were so overjoyed at the sight of our
soldiers that they gave vent to their feelings in prayer,
.thanking: Jesus fervently for sending us.
fe!3-3m;;
THE KEOENT MOVEMENTS ON THE BAP-
The'following la an ; extract from averyinterest
ing letter from a captain of the 23d Regiment Penn
sylvania | Volunteers* dated near Banks’ ford, May
6, 1863: : :
On Tuesday, April 29th, our brigade was suddenly
ordered to pack up and be in readiness to move in
two hours. After, the slight confusion always inci
dent to breaking up a camp so long established, we
fell in line and by four o’clock were on the move,
but- halted about an hour afterward in a hollow
-near General Hooker’s headquarters. Here we lay
till near dusk, when the<pontoon train commenced
coming .up, and then ascertained, that we were in
tended for its support. Soon after night closed in,
we moved nearer to the river, and about midnight
.commenced carrying the immense boats to the wa
ter’s edge, a distance of more than a mile and a
half. Th? task was a gigantic one; but, before
daybreak, a. sufficient number were launched to
enable the first: party to cross. For this enterpriee
five companies of the 119th Pennsylvania Volunteers
had been selfected, and they rapidly filled the boats.
Day.was just.breaking as they pushed oft, ten boats
in all, five abreast. Whether the enemy was aware
of our movements or not was as yet a mystery, for
the thick mist that prevailed prevented us from dis
cerning the opposite shore. The moment was an
anxious one. The party reached the middle of the
stream, and yet hot a shot had been fired. We were
almost; convinced .that - the : surprise was complete,',
when, as the boats nearly touched 'the opposite
bank, a rattling volley was poured into them from
the heights above. Several fell; but with undimi
nlshed ardor the boats were pulled to the shore, and
the brave fellows were soon masters of the enemy’s
rifle-pits, capturing a major, the others having fled.
- The bridge was soon laid, and Brooks’ division
pushed over! To all this the enemy offered no oppo
sition, simply retiring as our skirmishers advanced.
Lines of battle were soon formed, rifle-pits re
versed, and every preparation made to prevent the
enemy from driving us back. The remaining two
.divisions staid on our own side .of the river, and
occupied themselves, and astonished the enemy with
daily demonstrations in marching, countermarching,
Thuß we remained until Saturday (May 2d,) when
about dark our whole corps moved -over, and soon
after midnight Newton’s division, preceded by
Shaler’s brigade, marched rapidly out. to the Bow
ling Green road, on their way to Fredericksburg.
ABtheeneniy’s-pickets had to be driven in along
the whole route, the movement was. intensely ex
citing. At one point, where a small stream runs
through a.ravine, they made quite a stand, and kill
ed and wounded a major, and a number of men be
longing to the 65th New ; Jersey Volunteers j but be
fore daybresk the division entered the town, and
marching swiftly, along its deserted streets, soon
found themselves opposite the ‘‘famous.stone wa11,”.,
rendered memorable by the thousands of our brave
.men, who fell beforeit during the last attack.
Here,the skirishers received a flre that effectually
stopped’all further progress, and, having.-suffered
severely, were relieved by the 23d Pennsylvania
Volunteefs.* As it was strongly suspected that the
enemy had.but a small force in their fortifications,
it became necessary to feel their strength. For thiß
purpose.. three regiments were detailed, viz: 62d :
New York, 67th New. York, and the 23d Pennsyl
vania. They were drawn up in line behind the
•brow of a hill, and informed of the work required of
them. A few skirmishers were sent forward, and
the long line silently followed to what seemed nearly
certain death, but nota man faltered. Day was just
dawning, and the full moon, half hidden behind a‘
cloud, rendered all objects obscure and indistinct;
half the distcnce was already passed, but’ not a*
sound disturbed the profound stillness. .'The" skir
mishers crept cautiously forward, followed closely
by their support to withih a few yards of the: wall,"
when suddenly it becaine'black with men, who sent
a withering rifle volley right into the faces of the.'
attacking party, who, although losing many men •
and being staggered for the moment, returned the'
fire. . Soon finding however that the enemy far out
numbered them, they / slowly retreated, leaving
many. ol.their killed and wounded on, the field/
From this time until two o’clock, the fight on both
sides was. continued with artillery only. Pratt’s
Light Brigade, together with several other regiments
then* silently, marched through the town, and ad-'
vanced over, a narrowibridge,on the flank of the ene
my’s position. At the same moment the troops that
had been repulsed in the morning," and a few other
regiments-wlio were' lying in ; front, jumped up and
advanced again on the stone wall, each man on a full
run. The artillery , now opened from all quarters
with tremendous effect, and, together with the
chargingcolumne, cheering as they went, composed'
the most magnificent spectacle witnessed during the"
war.. The rebel garrisoriatood manfully to their
work, and, from'their rifle pits, poured .volley after;
volley into, the faces, of the advancing troops, while
.the"artillery above them, showered -grape and
canister ;-but it was all in vain ; . for, without once
faltering, our ; men charged .over the atone wall,
rapidly scalcd‘*the sides of the steep hill, on the.,
summit oLwhich the artillery was still firing..-
This proved to be the famous .Washington Batte
ry, add several of the men were bayoneted at’; their'
gune'for fiiing'after being ordered to surrender;. We
were soon in complete possession of. tlie hill, having;
'captuiedail its garrison, several guns, and a dozen'
caissons. - ..... .
It was the intention of General Sedgwick to.occu--
py in succession the whole , range of hills, a matter
now ensy,of 'accomplishment, and to hold them until-.
reihiorcemeiitß should arrive in sufficient numbers,
to justify an advance; but a peremptory order from
General Hooker forced him to followup the enemy'
at once. For thiee miles no decided: opposition was -
made to our advance ; but the enemy having been,
reinfoiced'by Wilcox’s Division, gradually b*gan to
eontestfthe ground, and finally took up a position ia
a thick tfqod filled with undergrowth, and traversed 1
by. 'deep javines. Here they made a determined
stand, and resisted,every endeavor of our skirmish--
era to dislodge them. Our main body was
pushed forward, and as regiments and brigades en
tered into the fight, the volleys of musketry became*
terrific, culminating in a continuous roll of fire
along the whole line.
:. Our, advance, which, lip . to..this' point, had been ;
rapid and: uninterrupted, gradually became 'slower,''
ceased altogether;-and, as fresh lines of
the enemy were unmasked, the combat became yet:
more, severe, and from being the attacking party,,
ourforce was gradually compelled to give ground..
Ol this the rebels were hot slow to tako advantage,}
and; pouring out .enormous masses of troops, closely,
followed upon 1 our footsteps. For awhile every-;
thing looked gloomy, but just at this moment our .
artillery ..obtained a commanding .position, and
opened upon the enemy, creating mostawful slaugh
ter; but, notwithstanding this' they pressed on, and
succeeded in getting within a few yards of the:guns.
-Here meeting such: stubborn-resistance, they ..sud
denly fell back, and as darkness caine-on the firing
ceased, and silence reigned'supreme.
' • For-the numbers engaged and the' time occupied, -
this was one of. the most severe and bloody battles
of the war, Every division was engaged, and lo3t
PAHANNOOK.
heavily. The enemy, being concealed in thick woods
and protected by ravines, probably suffered compa
ratively little. Xc would be impossible to designate
any particular regiments or brigades as being supe
rior to others Where all behaved admirably. The
Jersey Brigade and -Devens’ Brigade, having been
among the first engaged, probably experienced the
most severe loss, although the 95th and 119th Penn
sylvania, and several otner regiments, were terribly
cut up. Indeed, the knapsacks of the 119th were
visible all the following day lying in a line directly
between the pickets of the two armies,
At daybreak the next morning the pickets were
strengthened, and every preparation made to renew
the fight should we be attacked, but the long hours
of the morning passed almost peaceably, the silence
only occasionally broken by a stray picket-shot, or
a shell from our own batteries. This seemed strange
tous; but we were soon startled by hearing that
the rebels had gone round to. our rear, and, finding
no troops, reoccupied ' Fredericksburg and the
heights that it had cost us so dear to take. Thus ,
we were entirely surrounded, and our line of com
munication: in - complete possession of the enemy,
without even a shot having been fired in its defence.
Our former good spirits gave place to despondency,
for we knew that the present stillness foreboded a
storm. Imagine, then, our delight when, about
noon, a regiment of cavalry came dashing up the
road leading to Banks’ford. They had been sent
by Hooker to join us, and this was the only road
left us. Our line of battle was quickly changed to
right angles with its former direction, Fredericks
burg being the extreme left of the line, while our
baee was Banks’ford.
The rebels soon perceived the change, and at
about five o’clock attacked our lines on the Frede
ricksburg road, with the intention of forcing them,
and cuttiog off our new,communication with the
river. Had their attack succeeded, our only alterna
tive would probably have been the surrender of a
large number of prisoners, artillery, &c.; but, by
hard fighting, the enemy were held in check untu
dark, when gradually the whole corps returned in
good order, and recroased the river without losing a
single wagon or piece of artillery.
This is a true, but very brief, history of our opera
tions since the commencement of the forward move
ment, It must be remembered, that this corps was
entirely distinct from the remainder of the army
under Hooker, which was on the right, while we
operated entirely in front of the enemy’s position,
until we succeeded in carrying the heights. I have
written this while sitting on a wet log in the woods.
The Eleventh Corps*
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN GEN. CARL SOHUUZ
AND GEN. HOWARD.
Headquarters Third Division, May 7,1863.
Major General Howard, Commanding Eleventh Corps .*
General : ,1 find it stated in the papers—the
New York TimeSy the Washington Chronicle , the New
York Herald, etc.—that it was my division whioh,
in the action of last Saturday, threw itself flying
upon the rest of the corps, and it is even said, in the
New York Herald , that I «led the disgraceful flight
in person. 51 These are statements against which I
feel myself obliged to ask for protection. You know
the facts, and you have seen me in that engagement.
I would respectfully request you to state what
troopß threw themselves flying upon the rest, and
where I was, and what I was doing while you saw
me on the field of battle.
I am, General, yours, respectfully,
CARL SCHURZ, Major General.
GEN. HOWARD’S REPLY.
Headquarters 11th Corps, May 8,1863.
Gen, Schwz, Commanding 3d Division:
I am deeply pained to find you subjected to such
false and. malicious .attacks. Isaw youj'ust as the
action commenced ; you hastened from me to your
poßt, I next saw you rallying troops near the rifle
pits, upon the ground occupied by our corps. After
this you were with me, forming a new line of battle
near Generrtl Berry’s line. Ido hot believe that you
could have done more than you did on that trying
occasion. The allegations with reference to your
division are untrue, since your troops did not occupy
the front on the point of attack.
It would be improper for me at this time to speak
relatively of the conduct of different divisions. My
official report will soon be made.
It gives me pleasure to subscribe myself,
:Yours truly,
C. CJ, HOWARD, Major General.
Arrival of Sick and Wounded at Wash
ington.
Washixgtok-. D. C. May 10, 1863.
The following wounded soldiers, from the recent
battle-field of Fredericksburg, arrived here, via
Acquia Creek, this morning:
C McMann, 95 Pa Corporal A S Tracy. 2 Vt
H Fowler, 77 N Y Lt K C Kaerner, 18 Pa
W Garrett, 23 N J . AW Harvey, 26 N J
FAllbarth, 121 NY R Welsh, 6 Me ’
H Comer. 1U S HA Moore, 2Vt
Corporal W Henry, 1N J W H Belson, 82 Pa
Corporal J Grady/31N Y H Wilson, 2Yt
W W Barber, 16 NY W H Hyde, 2 Vt
J H Dingee,6Me, C Sclioedt, 61 Pa
E Pratt, 95 Pa Corporal W W Ellis, Pa
J McDowell, 21N J FH Moran, 6Me
M flrcDowell, 1N J D Davenport, 6Me
MRyan, 3NJ GDnffora, 15 N J
BE Combs, 2Vt G J Quackenbnsh, 121 N Y
Sergt-C A Kershaw, 1N J It R Kates, 12 N J
N Stevenson, 119 Pa J Johnson,,l3o Pa
R Hitssey, .6 Me =' CCHood,'2Vt
J‘MWills, 21 NJ Benj Edgar/16 N Y
C Sanger, 2NJ J Hoffman, 43 NY
W O Peasley, 33 N J CRoder,49NY
Lt D P Clark, 2Vt H Frenkel, 31N Y
GWPerry, 6Me - ENolen, 3NJ
C Banbury, 5 La (rebel) P Mulligan, 31 NY.
W Eastbam, 77 N Y G W Vansciver, 23 N J
DFriendenthal,'3l N Y. H Ewald,.43N Y
T Loeer, 16 N J
S Morrill, 6 Me
C W Smith, 14 Ala (rebel)
J W Smith, 10 Ga (rebel)
J Wliitlfick, 1 N J
.D O’Larey, 15 N J .
J W Morris, l 'N .T
W H: Hackney, 23 N J
Thos Kelly, 49 N Y
’ W Ashcroft, 15 N J
S W Kevins, 15 N J
F Lahezeske; 31N Y
J Wormwood, 6 Me
J C Hughes, 119 Pa
W Adams, 16 N Y
J W Chapin, 121 N T
N H Potts. 95 Pa
J Harlranfc, 119 Pa
G P, Geddis,’ 16 N J
G GCrawford, 33 N Y
N elson Fuller. 3 Vt;
Samuel Dearden. 95 Pa
John Faust, 119 Pa
R.G Schultz, .95 Pa
E W Rothtrock, IN J
Amos Badgley, 3 N J
W J Briggs, 102 Pa
J W Sutherland, 6 Maine
J Smith, 5 Wis
J R Johnson,’B N J
D 8 Duel), 3 N J
;K E parmeivMTi'r—"'—
W Wilson, 119 Pa
HA Morse, 33 Pa
W L Cappell, 95 Pa*
J Bacock, 15 N J
Alva Beech, 16 N Y
J N Silvers, 102 Pa.
R B Vorhees, IN J.
J L Braftish, 6 Maine
J Prine, 95 Penna
A Miller, 95 Penna
J MoLaughUn,.s Wis
David Martin, 137 Pa
Jas Hassgat, 15 N J .
Jas Toomer, 3 NJ
Nelson Martin, 121 N Y
M McCormick, 96 Pa
J JParherson, sWis
Ezra Scarborough, 15 If J
John A Skinner, 2 N J
T B Walton, 119 Pa
David Monday. 1N J
G W Severs, 23 K J \ \
Adam Ick,'l2U S
Woodward Hodgson, IUS
L Mcßae, 5 Maine-Battery
Danl Callahan, 2 Mags
Wm Corbett, .2 Mass
Jacob F Holmes, 1 Mass
Jno G Davis, 11 Mass
Thos Kennedy, 2$ Mass
Michael Clark, 2 R I \
Georg© Keeler, 20 Conn
Thos Murphy, 14 Conn.
Chas McElhalten, 14 Conn
Chas A Ford, 27 Conn ‘
John McGuire, 5 If Y
Alexis Longelt, 37 If Y
Geo H Hay, 123 If Y
David Harris, 16 2f T.
Jos Manning, 61N T
Jas Burke, 25 N Y
Philip BfcKeun, 140 If Y •
Chas A Sheppard, 123 N Y
Michael Malia, 25 N Y
Wash Ludwig, 1N Y
Jno Scott, 1 NY
G W Miller, 61N Y
Patrick Garvey, 149 N Y ;
Jos A Lathrop, 67 N Y
John Dugan, 5 N J
Jacob White, 13 N J
Abram Dunham, 11N J
Thos Geoghagan. 13 N J
Hobson Saxton, 15 N J
J Howard Snyder, 125 Pa
John Hart, 81 Pa
Jas Carmichall, 1 Pa Art •
Jno Boner; 27 Ind
Geo WWhite, 27Ind ,
Robt R Bratton# 27 Ind
Jasper NLemon, 27 Ind
Jas M Todd; 27 Ind
Jas Alexander, 27 Ind •
Frank shumway, 1 Mich
Jacob H Snyder, 3 Wis
Rollin R Hotchkiss, 3 Wis
Chaß Jacob, 26 Wis
Frank Kwapel, 26 Wis
Michael McCombs, 2 Wis
J Mitchell, 6 Ala (Rebel)
SWTJsry, 2NC (Rebel)
WmFriel, 98 Pa
WmE Coleher, 16 Mich
Michael Bice, 110 Pa
Henry Callaen, 110 Pa
Robert Price; 141 Pa
Wm Hewitt, 141 Pa' .
0 M Geolge, 2 Vt
D'Bvid F Raymond, 124 NY
Henry Keller, 99 Pa
Jos C Kelso, 105 Pa
Japhet Emory, 12 N H
Geo S Dyer, 17 Maine :
John Packer, 63 Penna
Geo H Smith, 7NJ
G A Hart, 126 N Y .
John E Tncker, IT Maine
James'King. 5 N J
James Dehart, 8N J
C W Piper/12 NH
F AGouch;37Mass
Thomas J Watson, 122 Pa
SL Brown, 63 Pa
Henry Rabeastein. 14 N Y 8'
David AUon, 37 N Y
Thos P Roach, 6 Me
E B Branch, 77 N Y
Ed Barry, SNY
F G Fowler, 12 N H
Jno Simpson, 5 Mich •
Jno F Duii-r, 63 Pa
Jno Schweizer.: 99 Pa
Jacob Korb, 86 N Y
A P Refiner, 63 Pa
Jno Movers, 12 N H
A G Fifield, 12 N II
GM Day. 141-Pa
Wm H W00d,124 NY
J Willet, 6 Maine
W Edwards. 12). N Y
.T E Wanderland, S 3 N J
WCTmner, 3LN Y
JVel Wainright, 23N J
Martin Lopman, 3 N J
Jits McDeed, 13 N J
Win Norton, 5 Wis :
Ed Holbrook; 16
R W.Surchins,
J E Davis, 67 NY ......
H Slublebein, 96Pa '
H W Brown, 27*NY
CC Smith, 43 NY
R McCullough, 1N J
Jno F Fairchild, 27 N Y
F Stuart, 95 Pa
M F Williams, 7Mass
Z F Williams, capt, 7 Mass •
- Jos P, Wild, .adj, 2Ntf •
T P Stout, capt, 16 N J
R J-Wikon;lieut, 23 N J
-John Fowler; 123 NY
Hugh Smith, 40 N Y
Jay Robinson, 24 N Y
GW Hamilton, 67. NY.
Edw Lambert, 67 N Y.
Ezra Wright,-34 IS Y •
Judson Hadley, 107 N Y
Patrick Callahan,lo4 N Y
Geo S Morriton, 37 N Y
Patrick Tnoheyr 124 N Y
Joseph. King, 60 NY
Russel Fredenberg, -GO-NY
John Brady, 37 N Y
Cbas Base, (36 N Y
Cbas Carpen.er, 104 NY
Geo Vast Cinder. S 6 N Y
Wm Kniflil, 146 N Y
Andrew Flack, 25 N Y
H L Lindecuckle, 1 Pa Art
Jno Amend, 1 Pa Art
Abram Gardner, 31N J
Joseph King,To2 Pa
Jesse Pierce, 140 Pa : =
William Rephart, 27 Pa
Michael Hesson;' 151 Pa
Thos H Dickenson, 118 Pa
Adelinor Doughty, 141 Pa- ,
‘ Erastus C Smith. 139 Pa
Jasßuch. 16 Pa Cav -
Sam Bayley, 122 Pa
Abijah D Gyger, 122 Pa
Earnest Jasper, 82 ILL
Geo W.Brown, 7 Ohio
H G Bust, 8 Ohio,
Vincent Dougherty, 8 Ohio
Jas King, 66 Ohio
Wm Quick, 66 Ohio
Jno H Tbjirber, 19 Ind
Harvey JBteorrell, 27 Ind
Erastusljane, 27 Ind
Corn O’Neill, 5 Maine Batt
John H Clark, 124 NY
Hiram T Heath, 12 N H
■ Galen Eastmanrl2N H
Stephen Reed, 1 New Jersey
Wm McGarran, 124 N York.
Edw Wriggle, 106 Pa
•H S Smith,-11N J-
Abraham C Forshee 124 N Y
. Caleb BTefft, 123 N J
LoringStoddard,]2 N H
JainesLycett,.7 Mass :
Biigb Preeman, 7Mass-
WnrH Tomer, 124 NY
Alb S Isb iim.lst Berdan’s S S
Colbridge, 314 Pa
Geo McDowell, 6SPa
Jas P Fi azer, 68 Pa
Cbas Fuchs, 3S NY
J S Byeiiy, 105 Pa
Andrew' lvolp, 122 Pa
Geo L Brown, 12 N H-
Jere.Brandon,lst Beid S S
Wm Yetman, 5N J '
GeoStultz,sN J
Chas E Moody. )2 N H
J C.Rbodcs, 6 N J
Wm Mace, 141 Pa: ;.
Jos H Hurst, lieut, 141 Pa
!L Dougherty, 124 N T
! Stephen W eaver, .37 ITT
Jno Bondeni 37 IST Y
Chaß C Rowe, 12 N H
H F Crossman, capt, 2 Vt
Ckas Ewing, major, .4 N J
Theo Bead, capt A A G
C Hngftboon,-16 Jf T
Alex Mclntosh, 16 Hass
Chaa Moore, 6JRI
Robt Green, 4 Me
Jno L Gile,<l4l Pa
Robt Hate*, 141 Pa.
Jas MeCrayy GRI
i Hiram F Willis, S4Pa--
Francis Goodwin, 37 £7 T
Patrick Muttony, 114 Pa
Chester C Catlin, 121 N Y
Samuel Hensel, 114 Pa
S C Di ©men, 63 Pa
Jaa L Vincent, 141 Pa
David.Cooni37.NY
H J Hudson! 141 Pa.
8 B Amid on, 86 N Y
Thos Quinn, GNJ
Wm Hedden. S N J
GeoW Pockwood,. 86 NY
■Win-Patterson, 86 N Y'. ;
Geo' Dawson, 86 N Y
Matthew Patterson, 114 Pa
Jno Affravis, S6NY .
Chas M Morrow, 11 Mass '
JnoMcMiirtry. lieut, 5 Wis
Joel McCann, 124 N Y
Geo E Baldwin, lOhio
Nathan B Mullen, 124 N Y
Alvali;H Small;.l2 N H
~Tas Scullen, 114 Pa
Jno S Harkness, 14 Pa i
Lewis P Miller, 124 N Y ;
CL as Lorin, 26 Pa
‘ J M Tasker,l2 N H
C M Ball, lieut. 141 Pa
:Wm J Tacker, 2sN J -
Orlando Humphrey, 124 NY
Of the* above 160 will be
pital; 26 to Stantoii|Hospit
21'to Columbian, and 8/1<
tab _
; gent to the Douglass Hos
italj 94 to Carver Hospital;
to Armory Square Hospi-
AG AINST lE.ON-CLABS.—The Richmond jDfs
patch thus,discourses about the iron-dads:
The result of the conflict in Charleston harbor has
demonstrated the fact that iron-clads oannot be made
■ impregnable. The Brooks ball,' which the Yankees
have falsely attributed to English manufacture,-has"
liddledthe boasted monßters like seives, and the 1
lesson will not be lost either upon them or Europe ■
The construction of iron-covered ships has been
going on'rapidly in both England and France, and
we believe itremains an open question in both those
countries whether any missiles could be constructed
which would perforate heavy iron sheathing. To
Lieutenant Brooks belongs the honor of solving thiß
problem, and we may expect the solution to have its
efiect upon naval architecture throughout the
world. "Whilst iron-clad ships may be useful for,'
harbor defence, it is dear that they are not;*even
upon smooth water, invulnerable, whilst at sea the
Biightcst gale would send them to the bottom. For
operations upon the sea such a ship as the Alabama
is worth a dozen iron-clads. The sea fights will have
to be fouftht the old way, by timbers and hearts of
, oak, and in the conflicts of forts.with ships the' su
periority which the former always upheld will- con
tinue, in spite of all the coats of mail that ships can
be clothed with. ■
Jas Turner, 33 N Y
D Hennessy, 2 Mass
T Burns, 62 N Y
8 Cole, 16 NJ
P Barton, 26 If J
S M Marsh. 119 Pa •
M Flood, 33 mr
J AY Arnold. 77.N.Y,
<3 F Skinner, 6. Me
A Davidson, 121'H - Y-
B Lyons, 15M J
H Bramin 15 N J
C Hutchins, 16 N T
J Sterner, 96 Pa
W 1) Ackerman,l2l IT Y
J G’-Donnall, 93 Pa
Chas McCarthy, 2 Mass
JH Newenbam. 6Me
S Coddington, 21 S' J
J-M La (rebel)
A E Clark, 16 N Y
H P Lewis, J. 21 If Y
Thomas .McCombs, 95 N Y
W E Simpson, 15 NJ
R M Johnson, 95 Pa
Oscar Bolton, 95 Pa
W B Dohkersley,2 Jf J
WESlelgltlu Gsk Y
M Poquett, 33 N Y
J Hutchinson; 95 Pa
SWright,23 N.J_ ...
ruarryv 2N"j"
R Whice, .95 Pa
S Plum, *23 N J
G Copping, 51 N J
H Coones, 6 Maine
J Barnes, 27 N Y
J Belly, 5 Win
JSL Scott, 121 N Y
H H Ellis, 16 N Y
P Alterbrand, 61 :Pa
B Bruns, 31 N Y
A. B Madison, 6 Wis
W Scace, 43 N Y
Jacob Srager, 95 Pa
A S Collins. 16 Mass
C Hoffy, 8S J.
Win Fuller, 3 N J
Wm Hallam, 119 Pa
THREE CENTS.
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
CBpeoial Correspondence of The Prose. 3
Fortress Mohroe, Va., May 9,1863,
COLONEL RINGGOLD,
the brave commander of the gallant 103 d New York
Regiment, who lost hie life in the skirmish on the
Petersburg road, near .Suffolk, was conveyed
through this place last evening by his brother-in
law, Lieut. Hurver, of the same] regiment. I saw
the deceased riding at the head of his men just be
fore he was thus early and rudely reft of life. The
regiment had fought with unceasing vigor and un
daunted valor all the morning, and officers and men
were black with powder and smoke. Just when
the fight was waxing feeble, and the sun was hang
ing low in the horizon, this fearless officer fell from
his horse mortally wounded.
A BENEVOLENT MISSION
is that of Hon. Robert Bale Owen and Dr. Howe,
the excellent Superintendent of the Blind, Deaf, and
Dumb Asylums of Boston, who arrived to-day.
Theße commissioners are authorized to inquire into
the physical and mental condition of the poor ne
groes in this locality, as well as in Suffolk and New
bem. I noticed the female u contrabands” in Suf
folk were, many of them, dressed in magnificent
clothes, which at one time must have belonged to
the wife or daughter of some chivalrous Virginian.
THE U. S. STEAMER FLAMBEAU,
Captain Upehur commanding, which has been lying
off in. the “ Roads” for some time, departed for the
fleet off Charleston, S. C., as a bparer of despatches.
She rejoins her station, where she formerly did duty,
after reporting to the Admiral.
CLOSE COMMUNION OF A SENATOR AND
GENERAL DIX,
On Friday afternoon, when General Dix had re
turned from a prolonged visit to Yorktown, he was
closeted with the Hon. Preßton King. This inter
view was a pleasant episode in the busy life of both
gentlemen. Mr. King was kindly conducted on
board the boat by Admiral Lee, when, after an ex
change of cordial farewells, the Senator departed
northward.
, A FRIEND WHO PAYS.
Deputy Paymaster Batchelor,.of New York, with
his assistants, is now within the fort, and will pay
the bounties to the men of the 3d New York, who
have shown an enduring patriotism, and retaliated
to fight for three years more, if necessary. Such
men deserve their bounty.
BRIG. GEN. ISAAC' WIST Alt
has reported for duty, and been assigned by General
Dix to Suffolk. The General formerly commanded
the list Pennsylvania (California) Regiment Volun
teers. He was in the battle of Dranasville, and
.wdunded. His conduct waß so meritorious in that
engagement that he was promoted.
MAJOR GEN. E. O. O. ORD
has been moving round here for a short time. I un
derstand he will soon be assigned to duty.
THE HAHSEMOHD RIVEE
is dow cleared of rebel batteries, and transportation
can be had clear to Suffolk. Captain Morris, of the
Hawkinß Zouaves, which have been: disbanded late
ly, has proceeded to Hew York, for the purpose of
raising a battery. The select remains of that regi
ment are going to do garrison duty within the fort.
' . R.
. Fortress Moxrov, May 30.—Major-General Dlx
and Dr. Gilbert, the Medical Director of this De
partment, left for Suffolk this forenoon on steamer
Henry Burden.
Capt. "Wall left this afternoon to Join his steamer
(Alert), which haß been undergoing repairs in Hew
York, frominjuries received in running the rebel,
batteries with Gen. Foster, from "Washington, H. C.
British frigate Challenger came in from sea and
anchored in the roads this afternoon.
Steamer, Croton, Captain Cannon, arrived from
!West Point to-day, with despatches. Captain Du
mont, proprietor, joined his boat here to-day, and
she has commenced running between here and Hor
folk.
Col. Kilpatrick, of Stoneman’s Cavalry, arrived
here to-day from West Point. Also, three other offi*
cers of the same command.
They appearto be in fine spirits, and hopeful for
the future prospects.
Hon. Bemuel J. Bowden left last evening for
•Washington.. '
Bis mission is to remedy the difficulties now exist
ing in obtaining goods, or getting them passed to
Norfolk.
The necessaries of life are very scarce in. that
'city.
ARMY OP THE CFMBEKLAIJDi
Reported Capture of Col* Streiglit’s Forces
at Rome. Georgia, alter Five Battles with
tlvc Enemy—Another Raid, into Georgia.
Murfreesboro, May 10.— The following are the
details from the Chattanooga Rebelof May 17, of the
capture of Colonel Streight’a forces: /
It says .Forrest marched from Spring Hill to the
vicinity of Tuscumbia, Ala., where he formed a
junction with Col. Roddy, and attacked-General
Dodge. . - -
The fight took place on Tuesday, April 28, and
lasted several hours. Forrest fell back to Court
land. Ho casualties are stated. While Dodge was
fighting Forrest, Colonel Streight made a detour
around Courtland; but instead of attempting to get
in Forrest’s rear, moved off towards Georgia, hav
ing a hundred inilea’’start' of Forrest/ who pursued
him. Forrest overtook Colonel Streight at Day
ton’s Gap, in Sand Mountains, and a battle ensued,
in which Streight was driven forward, with the loss
of forty killech wounded, and missing. : >
Six miles farther oh another engagement took
place, lasting an hour and a half, in which Streight
is reported aB being again driven,, forward, with the
of two pieces ofr Sftiilery, formerly: captured
ilGir.-j.vouuy.
. Fifteen miles farther south, Streight was again
attacked, ambushing the rebels. : Hext day Streight
was overtaken at Blountsville, from which place the
Rebel says Forrest drove, him, rb before, with the
loBb of three killed and twelve wounded. A-bridge
near the town of Gadsden was destroyed.
Hine miles beyond Gadsden another Bkirmish en-
Bued, and Col. Hathaway is reported killed.
• Streight was finally overtaken about two miles
from Cedar Bluff, and twenty-six from Rome. An
advance of two hundred’ had gone-towards Rome,
and were checked about two miles from that city by
armed citizens. Forrest demanded Streiglit’s sur
render, and Streight complied.
The Rebel tells the ridiculous stories that only four
hundred and forty men were in the fight, and that
they captured seventeen hundred, and that the force
captured consisted of the 3d Ohio, 18th Illinois, 51st
aDd 73d Indiana, with three companies of Alaba
mians and four motmtain howitzers.
Another raid into Georgia is reported by the Rebel,
It says a force three thousand strong had gone as
far south as Talladega, eighty miles below Rome ;
that the Georgia troopß were mounted on the ani
mals captured from Streight, and were sent after
the Yankees.
Murfrresboro, May 10.—-Despatches are in from
below, giving Colonel Streight’s movements up to
the 26th ult. :.... •
Colonel Straight left Tuscumbia on that day, go
ing to Blountsville. At that point he had an engage
ment withthe enemy, who were pushing after him.
He succeeded in ambushing the rebels, and whip
ping them badly. : He then moved on towards Home,
to which point they weredestined. •
The rebel statements are subsequent to this.
They say an overwhelming force surrounded Col.
Straight, and succeeded in capturing him. He had
destroyed some large iron works on Coosa river,
near Georgia river.
Murfreesboro, May 10.—Full credence is hot
placed in this report, as we have nothing from Gen.
Hurlbut on the subject. Even if this be true,
Straight ought to have captured rebels even to the
number of his own force, besides doing immense
damage to the country through which he penetrated.
MOVEMENTS OF WHEELER’S CAVALRY.-
Murfreesboro, May 9.—Wheeler’s division of
rebel cavalry has moved from its position on our
left, and advanced in force to Livingston, with the
evident intention of falling upon Carter, whcr is re
ported in the vicinity of Jamestown. '
This cavalry force is very formidable, and thn
movement is looked upon as serious.
Bragg’s infantry maintains its position, with the
intention of occupying our .attention, and to prevent
a detachment being sent below to interfere with
"Wheeler’s plans.
REPORT OF VAN DORN’S DEATH- CON-
FIRMED.
ffiuitrKBESBOEO, May 10.—A flag of truce from
Spring Hill to-day reports Van Dorn’s death con
firmed. He was shot by Dr. Peters, not Major
Oheary. There had long been an undue intimacy
between Mrs. Deters and General Van Dorn. Dr.
Peters escaped to Nashville. Major Geueral W.
H. .Tackson, formerly of the United States” army,
temporarily Succeeds Van Dorn in command.- Bri
gadier General Dobney H. Maury will soon take
command. All quiet.
A letter from Columbia to the Rebel says three
transports and two gunboats, descending the Ten
nessee river on the 27th of April, were attacked by
Col. Woodward, and the transports were sunk. The
gunboats escaped.
DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
A EEBEE NAKEATIVE OF GKIEKSON’S
‘ KA11).
[From the Jackson Appeal, April 2S-*3
The expedition'under Col, Grierson reachedthe
New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Rail-
short time before noon yesterday, at Hazel
hurst, forty miles south of this city.
The down passenger train was met at the station
this side by a courier, who gave the report that the
enemy was approaching Hazelhurst, seven miles
distant, when-he left. Several military gentlemen,
on hoard were at once consulted, who thought, as
the information was rather indefinite, it would be'
safe to go on, which was done. Oh approaching,
■close to the station at Hazelhurst, the engineer, Mr.
Charles Maghan, observed a citizen make the signal
to stop and go back. The brakes were immediately
applied, and,on the .train.stopping at the end of the'
platform, the engine was reversed. Up to this time
nothing was seen of the enemy, but at oncesome
half-dozen blue coats, who had been secreted at the
other end of<the station-house, evidently for the
purpose ; of:seizing.the engineer of the train, came
up, stepped; oiit; but only to see the prize back be-'
yond their reach.-
At the same time a heavy fire was opened upon
the train by a party ambushed some - three' hundred
yards distant, but fortunately no one was hurt. The
engineer remained at his post, and soon removed
the train out of danger. Steps were taken to warn
the up train, due at Hazelhurst at three o’clock, of
the danger. As the telegraph wires were cut when
the Yankees first reached the place, no intelligence
haß been received of theirproceedingß since the train
left. undoubtedly the party reported at
Wcstville, thirty miles east of Hazelhurst, on Sun
day, afternoon. From the latter place they have a
direct road to Natchez. It is surmised by some that
.they will move to that city, where they caif be pro
tected by the gunboats until they can becrosaedover.*
•the river $ others think they will attempt the road.
:between this -city and Vicksburg. After their late
movements we are prepared to hear of their accotn
plishihg anything, except meeting a Confederate
force that might capture them. .
From various sources we have particulars of the
enemy’s movements from the north line of the Mis
sissippi, through the eastern portion of the State,
'almost to the Louisiana line. The route chosen for
this daring dash was through the-line of counties
lying between the Mobile and Ohio, and New
Orleans, Jackson, and. Great Northern Railroads, in
which, as they anticipated, there was no organized
force'to oppose them. The* penetration of an. ene
my’s country, however, so extensively, will „oe re
corded as one'of the greatest feats of the war, no mat
ter .whether the actors escaped orwere cap* tired.
The expedition, we learn, was under tne command
of Col. Grierson, of Illinois, who has.acquired con
siderable ieputfttloh as a. daßhing.leader in West
Tennessee. .He boasted that he had no fears of his
ability to extricate his commar/j from the dangerous
position it seemed to be in,-but"gave no indication of
the route he Bhould take to get out of the
• Enterprise was declared to be the'.next point he
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SKvlp? upon after le * vin g Newton, and
was expeditiously made. He found
failed him than was expeefc
edj and at once turned westward. Leaving Enter
fdaAto I Ral t eigh. n ° n Satarday - the f o«e» took the
After crossing Leaf river, the bridges behind them
were burned. Last night, it appears to be authenti
cally reported, they camped near Westvllle, in the
southern part ofSimpson county. Whether they
will move thence to. Natchez -via Gallatin, or to
Baton Rouge via Monticello and Holmesville can.
only be conjectured; but we. still incline to the opi
nioirßO confidently expressed some dayß ago, on first
being advised of their presence at Newton, that
Baton Rouge will be their haven if undisturbed.
The croe Bing of Pearl river is the only natural diffi
culty they will encounter, and as we have no doubt
they, are advised as to the facilities they can secure
at the different prominent fords, we presume they
will act accordingly. Monticello ana HolmesviUe
may expect a visit.
The best information as to the strength of the
party puts it down at 800. They were well mounted,
having abandoned all their broken-down horeee and
seized such fresh ones ab they found on the route.
They were unincumbered by artillery or baggage,
and admirably fitted out for a flying expedition, such
as they appeared to be on. But notwithstanding
their facilities for escaping, we anticipate their dis
comfiture without doubt. If they escape with the
preparations made to intercept them, we shall be
much disappointed indeed..
The damage to the Southern Railroad extends over
a distance of four and a half miles, commencing a
mile west of Newton, and running e&Bt. Two
bridges, each about a hundred and fifty feet long,
seven culverts, and one cattle gap constitute the
track injury done. Moat of the culvertß' are small
and easily repaired. An experienced gentleman in
forms us that proper energy will again place the
road m working order in four days’or leas. Twenty
freight cars were burned at Newton, and the depot
buildings and two commissary buildings. The tele
graph wire waß taken down for miles, and cut into
pieceß; in many instances the wire was rolled up
and put into the ditches and pools. But few poles
were destroyed. We can hear of but litUe outrage
having been committed upon the persons of non
combatants, or upon their property, except by the
seizure of every, good horße, and of the necessary
forage and provisions. They had to depend on the
country entirely for these.. One engine at Newton
waa somewhat ibjured by their attempting to blow
it up. A like attempt was made on the other, the
James P. Wood, but it failed, when the tender waa
turned over and broken up, and the engine waa
starred down the road under a full head of steam
and run off the embankment at a break in theroad*
The railroad agent and an ordnance officer on one
of the trains were captured and paroled.
SEW lOBK CITY.
CCorreapondence of The Press. ]
New York, May 0,1363.
PUBLIC OPINION - r
Is at length taking definite shape upon the war news,
and it is only between diplomatizing politicians and
their organs that the confusion of the battle-field
still lingers. The people have now had two days to
form their estimates of what has occurred, and in
this vast city it is a tolerably unanimous feeling
that the result of the terrific contest on the Rappa
hannock was a defeat for the good cause, and there
will be no more fighting in Virginia until fall. If
any credence were given to the story that our army
is about to change its base of operations, the general
inference would be that the new base intended
could be no other than the town of Alexandria, c!oeo
to Washington; but I doubt if any considerable
number Of persons believe that any change at all
for offensive purposes is designed. It is inferred
by many that General Hookefis to be superseded,
because Secretary Stanton, in his official des
patch to your Governor Curtin, says that “the
Army of the Potomac will Bhortly resume opera
tions,” instead of Baying that General Hooker
“will,” &c. This is construed to mean, at least,
that the Government is undecided about retaining
Hooker, though his successor may not yet have been
selected. I regret to see that some of the loyal
journals have permitted the irritating mouthings of
the McClellanites to badger them into angry dis
plays of personal resentment, in which they materi
ally injure Hooker, by writing of him as though he
had no higher mission at any time than to serve as
a mere party pet against the little blunderer of the
Peninsula. It is to be presumed that the Govern
ment knows exactly how much of the late disaster
was due to Gen. Hooker, and how much to the In
scrutable ruling of Providence, and, if the General
has lost the battle through any incompetency on his
part, it is just as certain that he will be relieved of
his command for that reason alone, as it is that he
will be retained, .without regard to McClellan's
friends,"or anypother public enemies, if the Govern
ment has reason to believe him still competent for
his work. The loyal masses firmly believe in the
President as one
“ Who, with a courage of unshaken root,
In honor's field advancing his firm foot,
PlaDts it upon the line that justice draws,''
and, certainly, Abraham" Lincoln is not the man to
either|retain an official whom he knows to be in
competent, or be driven by malignant partisan
clamor into unjustly discarding a capable com
mander, on the grounds of his failure to accomplish
in a first attempt, with fate all against him; what
three other commanders have failed to do in two
years,
HAEBOB DEFENCE
has suddenly become a topic of considerable interest
again, though for what immediate reason no one
can tell, unless it is to be supposed • that foreign war
is anticipated with more certainty than usual. The
latest plan advanced for rendering New York im*
pregnable sets forththat floating bat
teries should be placed in the lower bay, with fifteen*
inch guns for their armament; huge cast-iron forts
with similar big guns should be built upon either
heck of land through which the bay delivers itself
into the Atlantic $ a huge chain should be stretched
across the Narrows just inside the entrance from the
ocean on cast-iron bouys, obliquely, and earthworks
with cast-iron embrazureß should be erected at every
available point from Sandy Hook to Governors
Island; The inventor of this extensive plan even
goes so far as ,to , give minute] directions as'do the
proper manceuvr.es of the floating batteries} what
their different and'relative positions must be, and
how often they are to take shelter under the guns of
his cast-iron forts. The adoption of such a plan
would certainly be a very pretty way of spending
money. . . -
THE ADYENTUKES OF A EEPORTER
in'pursuit of peculiar information are sometimes
. nearly as lively, it appears, those ofa disguised
emissary into an enemy’s country. One of thetwo
reporters who undertook to give the Sunday Mercury,
of this city, the earliest telegraphic report of the re
cent brutal prize fight between Coburn and McOoole,
had very nice time in getting it, though he was
successful. The publishers of the paper gave him
and his companion free scope to spend any amount
of money in furtherance of the feat contemplated,
and he took his departure for the scene of strife with
a firm determination to gain the point in view “or
perish in the attempt. sl He represents that it was
a long time before any kind of munificent offer would
induce the farmers around Charlestown to let him
have a horse, to convey him. from the ring to the
district telegraph station; after the fight; but, finally,
one badly-frightened rustic was persuaded to
trust a sorry steed for the purpose. This
animal was tied under a tree just off the
road, about a mile from the ring, as it would
not have been at all safe to take it.anywhere within
sight of the congregated “fancy j”, and then the re
porter went with his colaborator to the scene of bat
tle, and prepared to notes in due form. The re
porters of all our daily papers were there also, each,
of course, intending that his paper should have the
first report, and grievously disgusted to think that
horses were not. procurable. At the conclusion of
the fisticuffs, our Sabbatarian Bcribe was .some mi
nutes in getting but of the excited mob, and when he
did so he beheld the road towards the telegraph sta
tion fairly black with reporters and others, eager to
use.the telegraph to “get their bets off” in the city.
TheyaH had the start of him, and were all making
excellent time. Luckily for him (his name, by the
way, iB Stetson) it happens that he is the fastest
runner in the country, and his speed of foot was
something he could depend upon on this occasion.
With notebook in hand, he commenced running, and
presently went past the most promising of his com
petitors. In a moment, however, a vivid perception
of his mission flashed upon the panting herd of tele
graphic aspirants, and the cry was raised to stop
him. Clubs by the dozen were hurled at him, and.
even pistols were fired, but he still boldly led the
chase until he reached a railroad bridge, by crossing
.which his way could be greatly shortened. The
bridge was built of open trestle work, with the
cross pieces about a yard apart. The pursuing -
crowd behind thought that they had fairly caught
him now, fordt did not appear that any mortal could
cross Buoh abridge as that on foot; but, greatly to
their chagrin and discomfiture, he bounded along
it, from bar to bar, like a monkey, waved a
parting salute to them from the other end, and
left ; them to take the longer road.< Still run
ning, he quickly reached the telegraph "station,
and full half of his report was over the wires before
the pursuing army came up. Then the telegraph
officer underwent a regular siege; the rival reporters
endeavored by all sorts of ruses to draw the operator
from his work, and the “fancy” gentlemen cursing
all manner of vengeance, and discharging their re
volvers at the door ; and windows; but the post held,
out until the whole report had been telegraphed, and*
the swift-footed and plucky reporter triumphantly
gained the day. What became of the horse I have
not learned; he may still be standing under that
tree ! People who read an early exclusive report of
any notable occurrence in an enterprising newspa
per seldom have any idea of the extraordinary ex
ploits almost always achieved by the reporter in
‘•sending it through” by telegraph in advance of
twenty or thirty watchful and skilful rivals. There
is a genius in reporting as well as in editing very
often.
THINGS GENERALLY,
in thiß city, have been in a deoidedly. dull condition
tor the past two or three, days, the excitement over
the great battle suddenly. checking* the current of
thete various minor local events which generally
furmsh more or less interesting material for a.
Sal uroay letter.” The weather to-day is in striking?
contrast with that of the rest of the week, a sunny
£kv looking down as benignantly upon a brightened
metropolis as though umbrellas were things apper
taining only to apast age. In the business of the
.courts, there.is nothing new worth mentioning; the
enthusiasm about returning regimental over for the
..week; "Wall street awaits further news from
Charleston and the Mississippi, to decide what shall
be its next rampant speculation, and the whole
town is getting itself into a suitably subdued frame
of mind for Sunday.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS
are as numerous, and generally as profitable, as ever_
At Laura Keene’s tkeatre,MiBß Matilda Heron
produces a version of the “Phtodra” of Euripides
ior her complimentary benefit to-night. On Mon
day, this house opens under the management of
Mis. Jane English', from Boston, whose performers*
are a troupe of French and Italian* pantomimiafcs,
mountebanks, and rope-dancer. The success of such
an enterprise must be very doubtful. At the Aca
demy of Music, MUs'Lizzie Parker (Mrs. Charles
Northiup), the San. Franciaoo prima donna, will
make her debut in New 1 ork, in 15 11 Trovatore,” on
Morulliy'^evening. Miss Bateman, as 'Leah, ’ is
drawinglarge audiences at : Niblo’s, and Mr. J. S.
Clarke has made a hit at ‘Winter Garden, with a
translation from Pianche, called, “ He’s Jack Shep
pard.” • . STUYVHSAN^