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ins see ion of the Legininiure and weekly during the
remaiutter of the year, and furnlehLd to subscribers at
ISt liiiluwing cash reteb,VlZ:
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me or more than four constlinte a square.
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fir- Business notices inserted In bw . I.4;ca . Ciblossin, Or
seiere Marriges end Deaths, EIGHT OEM PEW - LIME
tor each insertion.
Harriges and Depths to be charged as regular ad
.ern eras
Sliiteltantatts
NICHOLS & BOWMAN,
Corner of Front and Market Streets.
(V. Hummers old stand,)
HAVE determined to place their entire
stook of
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FRUITS,
do., &o ,
at prices to snit the present hard times, abd re
vectfally call the attention of the citizens of
Harrisburg and vicinity to their extensive stock
of goods, consisting of
SUGARS, SYRUPS,
TEAS, COFFEE,
SPICES, LEMONS,
ORANGES, CURRANTS,
CEDAR-WARE,
FLOUR, FISH, &to.
We have also gone to considerable trouble in
getting the sale of several brands'of
COAL OIL,
All of which we warrant to be
NON-EXPLOSIVE, TRANSPARENT AND
FREE FROM ODOR,
as far as practicable. Among others, we have
on hand
NATRONA, MAGNOLIA, LUCIFER,
ROBINSON.
All of which we will sell wholeade or retail,
and laser than any other hem iorist.
Also, all kinds of '
an, FLINT AND GERM - GLASS-WARE.
We also invite attention to our well selected
and extensive assortment of
QUEENEWARE,
Call at NICHOLS & BOWMAN,
corner of Front and Market streets.
UNION RESTAURANT,
BILLIARD AND BOWLING SALOON,
No. 119 MARKET STREET, NEAR b'uri'es.
THE subscribers baying erected a larg e
1 belling at the above place, expressly for the pure 0-
sx date lodinated, bog to call the attention of the pub
lx to tie lollow Ins :
It, RMACRAna, on the Bret floor, with a dining room
atoned, to noted up In tiret-olass style, and It will at all
twee to tippled with the best OYdniti to be had In
he Shame cities, together with terrapin, fish, and all
ilade of game in ettlaWD. 071314 M marvel up In every
ityle. Cal meals to be had at all hours. The Ales of all
thecelebrated breweries lo the country constantly on
Therm-pin Alley, or Bottling Saloon, is in the rear,
iMcontAina three alleys of modern construction, where
the users el this healthy exercise can enjoy themselves.
The Billiard Salmi Is up stairs—elegantly tilted UP,
ud coutulus three marble top combination cochlea
100, squat to any made.
/homburg Ilse .00g felt the want of a grand combin.
Mon of the Stud, cud as the preprleters are determine
CUIRIUI3 it In a quiet and orderly manner, and.do eve
!ping in hour power to mato lt a huimionalas resort,
Loif twee to receive a liberal snare of public patronage.
Wll.4.lAat 0. IIcFADDIN & 00.
HARRISBURG COAL OIL DEPOT
VUR the safety of oqnstuxters, we have
estogar ee a km oil Depot at the corner Of Fran
hi Simi:it streets. all cur MU are t sled and we post.
tittly anima. except ,unb as prows to be non•exploilve,
411 " Tree from odor as tar as practicable. We offer
Ireton the tollualng justiy celebrated ht ands. ling-
HO It sop, &Arcata and L ict er, lower than can be
Motihe ohewhere n this Mice, either wholesale or
"IC. MOO an ox anaive asemimeat of Lamps, (Alm
:7, Riede', 61a,s Conee, deniers, &a. Wa will also
4 1 0 Lid immphene lamps, so as to be liked for
Cali and satisfy poorest, ea, at
iftll NKNOLB & BOWMAN,
Corner of Front and Market street.
POR SEWING MACHINES.
JONAS BROOK & BRO'S
PRIZE MEDAL SPOOL COTTON.
20° d 600 yDs. WHILE BLACK di COLORED.
AMrild thread being made particularly for
t' ewing Machines, Is vEitY BTRONO, SMOOTH AND
C. Its strength is not Impaired by Weakling, nor
by lemon or the needle. .For Machines, use Brooks'
Met Glace,
FOB UPPER THREAD,
Ind Brooks Patent Six Cord,,Red Ticket,
eotdny "a
Veit UNDER THREAD,
menus coPetukble Ueftielll throughout the country.—
Also, 100 Warm 11.1011, assommi toe, by
coLdilui
W itY sutra, Sole Agent.
as Veseystroet, New 'York.
COAL! PowDERI!
COAL REDUCED 1 1 t
N consideration of the hard times and
at 1 sell exolasively FOR CLSR, I Lave redo:tot the
Price or Coal as follows :
lytess Valley Broken @ $2 90 per too
Large Egg " 2to
" Small/Igs " 290
It Stove " 290 " "
LI
Nut tit 226
S'llittlortrre If
2 2 90 I t
Lorborry .. 2O
4 ,111 Coal delivered by the Kerala Wren Cerra; .11
oo w signed at the puhasers dsor, and if It falls
Ito:tit/Pt/UNDO, the Coal wdll be forfeited.
ti kt or the beet quality added, delivered free from
porsi es.
hunt, AliKoal sold in qantities, at the Lowder weozaatts
Apst fur Dup '
out's Celebrated Powder, a largo supply
14 air itYt Aou hand, at Mannfsaturers prices.
W trga lot or superior baled day for sale.
JAMBS M. WHEELER.
l ANDiaa kFresh and
age supply or this Celebrated Coffee' ust. rece i ved
111+41 wx.300 / Jr., & (o.
a 24 cetve
1-41 alt Cured Ruud, prime lot, just re
daiti tor sale by NICtIuLS & BOWMAtis
Cor , w Froat MI Market BUM&
1) BEEF.
w o u
%red
A splendid lot, lame
WK. DOOK, 4t 00.
O. ID. qi mOllO & ( an.,
D W. GROSS & CO.,
W HOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGISTS,
MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG, PEIVN'A
...80 25
... 126
... 2 50
... 4 00
... 8 00
...10 00
DRUGGISTS, PHVICIANS, STORE
KEEPERS AND CONSUMERS,
We are, daily adding to our assortment of
goods all such articles as are desirable, and
would respectfully cell your atention to the
largest and best selected stock in this city, of
DRUGS, OHEMIOALS & PAINTS
Oils, varnishes and Glues,
Dye Stuffs, Glass and Putty,
ArtLst Colors and Tools,
Pure Groan!' Spioiw
Burning Fluid &ad Ateohad,
Lard, Sperm and Plea Oils,
Bottles, Vials wad`bamp Globes,
Caitlin Soap,
Sponges and Gorki,
dko., de, die
With s gemenOlrarlety of
PERFUMERY & TOILET ARTICLES,
Wasted from the best manufacturers and Pe
luthere of 'Europe and this country.
Being very large dealers in
PAINTS,, W 1 174 , 14 4 0,
LLNIBBZD OIL, VABNISIIBB,
WINIXO GLIM, Aanars
COLORS, PAINT AND
ANENT'S BELIISHEB
'IN 'alit
COLORS ANA 1p10N725
OF ALL inio,
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We respectfully invite a call, feeling, confl
dent that we can supply the wants of all on
terms to their 'satisfaction.
TEETH I TEETH I I
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1 :To
Diff.lll` :4; I',
PATENT MEDICINES AND HAIR
1:4 tg , : ii lie :Til V IT/ Df:
Of all kinds, direct from the Proprietors.
Saponifier and Oonoentrated Lye
Wholesale Agents for Saponifier, which we sel
as low as it out be purchased in the cities.
Iti:CA'4sl:M:WAlDlOWAlM4rtuipMt*:4ogfullizi
COAL OIL 1 CARBON OIL 1
Being large purchasers in these 01le, we can
otter inducements to close buyers. Coal Oil
Lamps of the most improved patterns, very
cheap. All kinds of lamps changed to burn
Coal Oil.
FARMERS AND GRAZEERS,
Those of you who have not given our MESE
AND CATTLE POWDERS a trial know no
their superiority, and the advantage they are
in keeping Horses And Cattle healthy and in
good condition.
Thousands can testify to the profit they have
derived from the use of our Cattle Powders by
the Increasing quantity and quality of milk,
besides improving the general health and ap
pearance of their Cattle.
Our long experience in the business gives us
the advantage of a thorough knowledge of the
trade, and our arrangements in the cities are
inch that we csa in a very short time furnish
anything appertaining to our business, on the
best of terms.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowe
on our house, we hope by strict attention to
business, a careful selection of
PURE DRUGS
at fair prices, and the desire to plowman, to
merit a continuance of the favor of a discrim
imding public. apl6-dly
N o
EW GOODS .-- We invite attention to
eurarfflutoekorgoods tut readaad. and for;140
.0 ,- . . & BOWALLN,
*maw of /mat asal auto. isnot&
NO. 19
HARRISBURG, PA., SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 1862.
ifitbital
DR+ JOHNSON
MI.A.IaTIIkEC,Et.3II
LOCK HOSPITAL!
I'AS discovered the most certain, speedy
and afeleual remedy In the world for
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE
RIME? IN SIX TO TWELVE HOURS
No Mercury or Noxious Drugs.
A Cure Warranted, or no Charge, in from one
to Two Days.
Weakness of the Back sr:Limbs, Strictures, Affections
of the idn.ys and Bladder, Involuntary discharges, Im
potency, General Debility, Nervousoess, Dyspapsy, Lan
a nor, Low Spirits, Conftision of Ideas, Da illitatien of the
Heart Timidity, Tremblings, Dimness of sight or (Midi-
WES, Dimes at the Head, Throat, Nose or Skin, Affec
tions of the Liver Lungs. Stomach or Bowels— t hose ter
rible disorders arising from the Solitary Habits of Youth
—those swim and solitary praot cas more la:al to their
victims than the song or: yrens to the Mariners of pips•
see, blighting their moat brilliant hopes or anticipations,
rendering marriage, &c., impossible.
Young Men
'especially, who have become the ;victims of Solitary
Vice, that dreadful and destructive habit which annual
ly sweeps to an untimely grave thou•ands of Young
Ken of the most exalted talents and brilliant intelle.t,
wbo might otherwise have entranced listening Senates
with the thunders of eloquence or waked to eclestasy the
living lyre, may call with fall confidence.
Marriage.
Married Persons, or Young Men contemplating mar
riage, being a ware of physical weakness, organic debid
ty, deformities. he., speed, y cured.
Be who places himself under the care of Dr. J. may
religiously confide in his honor as a gentleman, and con
fidently rely upon his skill as a Physician.
Organio Weakness
Immediately Cured, and full vigor Restored.
This dtstresong affection—which renders I ife misera
ble and marriage impossible— Is the penalty paid by the
victims of improper indulgences. 1. oung persons are too
apt to commit excesses tram not being aware of the
dieadlul ounseg enceo that may ensue. New, who that
understands the subject wilt pretend to deny that the pow
er of procr. atlon is lost sooner ey those toning into im
proper habits than by the prudent? Besides being de
prived the pleasures of healthy ollepring, the most se
sloth and destructive symptoms to both body and mind
arise. The system becomes deranged, the Physical and
Mental Functions Weakened, Lose of Procreative Power,
Nervions Irratibility, Dyspepsia, Palpitation of the Heart,
Indigestion, Cionstitullonil Debility, a Wasting of the
Frame, Gough, Consumption, Decay and Death. •
Office, No. 7 south Frederick Street.
Left hano side going from Raltim. re street, a Jew door.
Item the corner- Ball not to observe pram and number.
Letters must be paid and contain a stamp. The Doo
tor's Diplomas bang In his offloe.
A Cure Warranted in Two Days
No Alarcury or Nauseous Drugs,
= Dr. Johnson,
Member of the Royal College of Burgeons, London, 'Grad ,
mate tram one of the moat eminent Golleges in the United
dtatee, and the greater part of whose ide has been spent
in the hospitals of London, Paris, Philalelphia mud else
where, has elfeotedsome of Ms moat 'astonishing sures
that were ever known; many troubled with ringing in
the head ant ears when asleep, groat nervousness, being
alarmed at sodden sounds, bashfulness, with frequent
blue/ling attended eometimell with derangement of mind
were cured immediately. •
Take Particular Notice
Dr. J. addreaaes Vol those who have injured themselves
by Improper indulgeoce and solitary habits, which ruin
both oody and inlud, unfitting them for either business,
study, society or unirri
These are some of the wren& melancholly effects pro -
duced by early habits of youth, via We etruess of the
Bens. and Limos, Pains in the Head, Dimnosa of Sight,
Loss of Muscular P,,wer, Paiplistion of the heart, Dye
pepsy, Nervous Irratibdty, Derangement of theD.gestive
Fisuctims, General D.bnity, Symptoms of Consumption,
MrINTALLY.—Tbe fess:fal effects on the mind are much
to be dreeded—Loss of Memory, Cool usion of Ideas, De.
prey ion of Spirits, evil Forbooings. Avers on to Society,
Se
Se f Their nip, I ove of ;solitude, TSmidity, &c., are some of
we ea produced.
; TnousaNne of persons of all ages can now Judse what
isThe caua> of their dealt:doe health, lining Mar vigor,
becoming weak, gals, nervous and emaciated, having a
singular appearance snout the eyes, cough and sy mptoots
of eonsamotion.
Young Men •
Who have dilated themselves by a certain practice in
dulged in when alone, a futon frequently learned from
evil companions. or at school, the effects of which are
nightly felt, even when asleep, and If not cured renders
marriage Impotaible, and destroys both naiad and body,
acould apply immediately.
Whit a pity that aye rag man, the hope of tit. coun
try, the darling of tus parents, shout•' be snatched trom
all prurpects nd enjuyments of life by the eon etinence
of dcvi-ting from the pain of nature and Indulging in a
curtain secret habit. Such persons Dinar, belore contem
plating - -
Marriage,
reflect theta sound mind and b.ialy are the most Deco's-
Jury requi ites to promote connubial happiness. Indeed,
without these, the lout ney through lif s b•comes a weary
pilgrimage ; the prustx cc hourly Oaritoni to too slew ;
the mind becomes shadowed with despspr and titled with
the melancholly yell talon that the happiness of another
become, blighted with our own.
Disease of Imprudence.
When the ml guided and Imprudent votary of pleasure
finds that he has imbiber the seeds of this painful da
saise,-It, too ufteo hapens that an ill-timed sense of shame
or dread of discovery, deters him from applying to those
who, troth a ruction and respectability, can alone be
friend him, delaying till the oonstituthmal symptoms on
this host d rt.sease make their appearance, ouch as ul.
wrath" sore throat, diseased nose; nocturnal pains in
the head aLd limbs, dimness of sight, deadness, nodes on
the shin bones and arms, blotches on the h ad, face and
extremities, progress isg with frightful rapidity, till at
Last the palate ca the month or the bones of the nose fall
in, and the victim of this awful disease become. a horrid
übj ct of commiseration, till death pats a period to his
dreadful atuierings, by sending Ism to w that urdisoos,
eared Country from whence no traveler returns."
It is si sciancholig fast that thousands fall victims to
this terrible disease. owing to the unakilfuliness of *no
ant pretenders, who by the use of that Deadly Poison,
Me stay, ruin the constitution and make the residhe o
Isle m,serable.
Strangers.
Trust not Your lives, or health, to the oars of the many
Unlearned and Wo , totem - Pretenders, desUtute of know
ledge, name or character, who copy Dr. Johnson's &dyer
vertgements, or style tnemaelves In the newspapers,
regularly Eiducated Physiclens inimpAble 01 Curing, they
key you trifling month after mouth tiding their littny
end pollionouswris compounds, or as long as the smallest
tie can be ebtalned, and In despair, leave you with ruin
ed health to sigh over your galling dhseppointinent.
Jonnson to the only Physician .idverasiog.
Hls oredeEtial or diplomas always hangs in his office.
His remedies or treatment are unknown to all others,
prepared .row a life spent in this tr eat hospitals of Ku
rope, the first io the country and a more extensive Pri
vate Practice than any other Physician In the world.
Indorsement of the Press.
The many thotumuds cured at this lustitutton year af
ter year, and the numerous Important Surgical Opera
dons pertlirmed by Dr. Johnson, witueassed by the re
porters of the "Son," "Clipper," and many other pa
pone, notices of which have appeared aealn and again
befOrh the public, besides his standing as a gentleman of
character and responsibility, is a •u Indent guerrastee
tothe Meted.
}Ain Diseases bpeedily Cured.
Pardons writing tiliontd be p.trticeiar in directing their
ettentto his InAdinicn, in the following manner
JOHN X. JOHNSON, X. D.
Ol the Baltimore Look Hospital, Baltimore, Md
SALAD OIL. I ,
A large supply of fiesh Salad Oil, in
laro and small bottles, and of different brands
lust received and ibr sale by
THE SKEET.
UST RECEIVED.—The New Shaped J -roma wit, th e twist snide mar ureic or
CATRatarriv '
' Nut door to the Hantibarg Bank.
Ettegiaplj
HEADQUARTERS, 51st RIODONT, P. V.,
IN CANTONMENT, NEAR NXWBEEN, N. C.,
March 18, 1862.
Capt. Enwem.) M. Mu., Asit. risif t. Ckn'l. 2d
Brigade, Coast Division:
Sra:—l have the honor to report, for the in
formation of the General commanding the
brigade, that after landing three companies of
my regiment at Sloctim's landing, on the 13th
inst., I was ordered to follow the Ninth New
Jersey regiment. Leaving Lieutenant Colonel
Thomas S. Bell at the place of disembarkation
to bring forward the remainder of the regiment
as soon as landed, I moved forward after the
Ninth up the beach. Finding Captain Ben
nett's gun, from the steamer Cossack, manned
by an insufficient force, .I made a detail of my
men, who dragged it to the point where we
left the river, and then left it, with directions
to Captain Bennett to apply to Lieutenant Col
onel Bell for assistance when he came up. I
soon after overtook Lieuenant McCooks, (U, S.
N.,) six gun howitzer battery, from the gun
boats, and being so ordered by General Burn
side, detailed a company to assist in bringing
it forward. I then pushed on with the brigade
and bivouacked with it on the railroad, about
six o'clock, P. M.' As soon as the remaining
seven companies disembarked, they were
marched forward by Lieutenant Colonel Bell.
On reaching Captain Bennett's gun, he made
the necessary detail to bring it forward, He
soon overtook Lieutenant McCook's battery,
whose men were very much exhausted, and re
ceiving an order there from General Betio,
through you to make every assistance in bring
ing it to the front, took charge of the guns
with his seven companies and the,one I had left
with them.
The ground, before reaching the county road,
being very miry, and alter reaching it, exceed
ingly heavy, the labor was necessarily very se
vere, and their progress very slow. He pro
ceeded with the battery, and Bennett's gun
which had overtaken him, until 91. P. Id.,
when an orderly, that he had sent on to Gen
eral Burnside, returned with a message that he
might bivouack if he thought best; but to have
the guns up early in the morning. As the
men seemed utterly unable to proceed without
some rest, they bivouacked until between one
and two o'clock, A. M. He then moved them
forward, and reported his arrival and all the
gluts to Generals Burnside and Reno, at their
Headquarters at four o'clock, A. M. The com
panies were again bivionacked until between
six and seven o'clock, A. M., when in accord
ance with General Reno's order, they united
with me on , the raffid: The movement on
the enemy was commeuced almost immediately
afterwards, and in my position, I proceeded up
the railroad, and, when near the enemy's
works, filed to the left into the woods with my
brigade. I received the order to proceed to
the extreme left, to support the Ninth New
Jersey, and resist any attack of the enemy
from their works on the left. The Ninth was
soon engaged, and under a very heavy fire I
brought my regiment into line, supporting
the Ninth with my right wing, and with the
left, covering the approaches from that quar
ter. My regiment remained this position
tor some time, and at this point several of my
men were wounded, though ,I sheltered them
as-much as possible by causing them to lie
down. I sent my skirmishers to my immediate
left with orders not to fire, but to reconnoitre.
they reported to me that the works of the en
emy, of the same character as those in our
front, extended as far as they could see. The
Ninth moving further' to the front, I moved
my regiment forward and to the left, so as to
maintain the interval of about one hundred
feet between my regiment and the Ninth. 1
desire to mention here, that Lieutenant Col
onel Hickman, commanding the Ninth, was
most persevering and energetic in the manage
ment of his regiment throughout the engage.
ment. While in this position, I received the
order from tieneral Reno, to send my left wing
to the assistance of the Fifty-filet New York,
engaged on the right, whose ammunition was
running short. The left wing, under command
of Lieutenant Colonel Bell, immediately march
ed on the double quick, to where the Fifty-
Rrat New York was engaged, and was formed
in line on the crest of the small lull about one
hundred and twenty-yards from the enemy,
and who were firing from behind their breast
works. After delivering a round, which had
the effect of causing a slatkening of the ene
my's fire, General hen° ordered the firing to
cease, and directed Lieutenant Colonel Bell to
charge with his companies on the works of the
enemy. This was immediately done with loud
cheers, and struggling through the abbatis and
marsh that obstructed the approach through
the ravine, soon reached the battery and plant
ed their colors inside. The enemy retreated
while the charge was being made, leaving the
two guns in the battery still loaded. The
right wing was immediately advanced, and
joined the left in the battery. The regiment
was then formed and marched with the bri
gade up the railroad and bivouacked for the
night. During the engagement none of my
men were wounded.
It is with pleasure that I am able to make
particular mention of Lieutenant Colonel Bell,
who so gallantly led the charge of the left
wing on the enemy works. I also mention
with pleasure the services rendered by Lieu
tenants Fair, Beaver and Carman, who were
very active from the time of landing, and
especially during the engageinenta. They had
previously been detailed to act as aids to me.
Lieutenant Bible, my Adjutant, was also very
active and efficient. All my officers through
out the trying labors of "the day of landing and
during the engagement, were most efficient,
and by their patience,, coolness and gallantry,
inspired their men with confidence. The con
duct of the men in forming and maintaining
their line of battle under a heavy cross fire,
and their gallantry in unhesitatingly dearing
the woods of the enemy over obstacles deem
ed to be impassible, is worthy of all praise.
The band of my regiment, which was acting
as an ambulance corps, were very efficient in
removing my wounded, as well as a number
of the Fifty-first New York and Ninth New
Jersey.
In conclusion, I may say that I have every
reason to be fully satisfied with the conduct
and discipline of my regiment. - • •
I am, Captain,
- Very:respectfully, yours, •
.JOati J. FLAIITRANFT,
Colonel command Fifty-Ant Regiment, P. T.
VIM. DOCK, Ja. &.00
0 FFICI (L.
BY TELEGRAPH.
The Battle at Williamsburg
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
List of the Pennsylvania Regiments engaged
in the Battle.
A NEW YORK OFFICER'S TESTIMONY Or
THEIR EFFICIENCY.
We have been kindly permitted to make the
following extract from a telegraphic despatch
received last evening by Gov. Curtin, from an
officer of one of the New York regiments:
W.unmeroa, May 9. -
The battle at Williamsburg was a most bril
liant engagement, and the victory complete.
fhe fighting lasted from daylight till dark.
Hooker's and Smith's divisions, and parts of
Casey's and Kearney's were actively engaged
all day, and an equal force in reserve.
The enemy had forty thousand men under
Johnson, Longstreet and Early. Their troops
were principally from the extreme South.
Our killed and wounded will reach eight
hundred.
The enemy left five hundred wounded in
Willianviburg, and retreated beyond the Chick
ahominy.
A reconnoisanee by our . cavalry to that
stream found no fortifications, and captured
prisoners and arms.
Franklin and Sedgwick's divisions are at
West Point.
Your Pennsylvania regiments behaved, by
general consent, splendidly.
:The 102 d regiment, Col. Rowley,
98d regiment, Col. M'Carter,
49th regiment, Col. Irvin,
98th regiment, Col. Pallifirs,
28th regiment, Col. Wm. F. Small,
105th regiment, Col.
57th regiment, Col. Charles Campbell,
63d regiment, Col. D. Bays,
and perhaps others were engaged.
Averill's Third Pennsylvania Cavalry led the
advance and did magnificently _ ; and Col. Small,
(who is wounded,) fought well.
The 63d, (Col. Hays,) and 57th, (Col. Camp
bell,) under Jamison, were the first to enter
Williamsburg, and they will probably be de
tained there for duty. , •
The 23d, (Col. Birney,) was first In the chief
fort. , Birrey's Brigade •was under fire all day.
The enemy's fortifications at Williamsburg
were most formidable.
We have had a great battle, and our New
York men like yours, and indeed all the other
regiments, -behaved themseives in a manner
worthy ofveterans.
The foll,wing ILA list of the killed and,
wounded of the 26th regiment, (Col. Small.)
Albert Everman, Company D, and Sergeant
Dickson and Wm. Smith.
BADLY WOI7NDED
Patrick Gilligan Company I.
Peter Deibler, Company G.
James MoGaily, Company I.
James Brooke, Company I.
NOT DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED
Thomas Kenderdin, Company I
Samuel Lynch, Company D.
'John Gody, Company E.
John Barger, Company D.
John Lamb, Company G.
Wm. Lamb, Company I.
Edward Ahern, Company I.
SLIGHTLY WOUNDIED.
W. H. Draper, Company I.
J. P. Richard, Company E.
Daniel Gilbert, Company I.
Hugh Nuttle, Company E.
John Barnes, Company C.
George Houghton, Company C.
Samuel Allen, Company A.
Benj. F. Thomas, Company F.
Jno. B. Thompson, Company D.
George Chatham, Company C.
From Washington,
IMMEDIATE WANT. FOR SEAMEN.
all for a M eeting
of Conservative Members
of Congress,
Confirmation of Ezeontive Appoint
ments.
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS.
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WASHINGTON, May 9.
The Navy Department is in.immediate want
of seamen. Extra inducements have been of
fered in the navy of advances. In addition,
the seamen are reaping a harvest of prize money.
A single one of the recent captures, it is esti
mated, will yield to each seamen on the cap
tured vessel from $1,200 to $1,400. A fine
chance for the New England fishermen.
The following notice was read from the
clerk's desk immediately after ths adjournment
of the House to day.
There will be a meeting of the conservative
member of Congress in this hall, to-morrow
(Saturday 10th,) at two o'clock, p. m. All
conservative members from all the States are
invited to attend to consult together as the best
means to defeat the schemes of the abolitionist
and secessionist.
The Senate in executive session confirmed
John J. Cisco, Assistant Treasurer of the 'United
States at New York ; George D. Cross, Sur
veyor of Customs for port Parvcatack, Bhode
Island ; Col. Geo. W. Taylor, of the Third New
Jersey volunteers, to be a Brigadier General.
Samuel L. Gould, jr., Boston, appointed
acting assistant surgeon, and ordered to report
to Com. Paulding for duty.
Henry H. Fester, John McGowan, Samuel A.
Waterbury, of the Potomac flotilla, promoted
to acting masters.
Christopher O. Taap, John M. Butler, of
New York, appointed acting masters,' -New
York navy yaxd.
Among the promotions in Dupont's squadron
is Acting Major Wm. Budd, to be Acting Vol
unteer Lieutenant.
The Army Department has issued the follow
ing orders
Lieut. John Wordeu to report to• com
mander Pendegrast for command of t the iron
clad steamer JiipwTronsidetr. • •
ai mma nd er los. F. Greene ,detached from
ordnhnce 'duty at Boston,to report to
Oapt.-Pearsortioroommar of itreGsbippae cal
the 18th proximo.
PRICE ONE CENT.
FROM WILLIAMSBURG.
DISPATCH FROM GENERAL M'CLELLAN
The Iron-Clad Steamer Galena Aground.
NO FEARS OF HER SAFETY.
M: ire i) :11:11r1:4,',ve • ‘ll,, (co ii(1),:
A JUNCTION WITH FitANBLINS DIVI
SION EFFECTED.
I==
Wzraiimailmo, May 9, 12 M
At he War Department:
I heard a few minutes ago that the Galena
was aground off Hog Island. I judge not badly
for the reason that Captain Rogers does not
throw over coal.
I have sent him all the assistance he asks.
My troops are in motion and in magnificent
spirits. They have all the air and feelings of
Veterans. It will do your heart good to see
them.
I have effected a junction with Fr!knklio.-f
Instructions have been given so that the navy
will receive prompt support whenever and
wherever required. _
GEO. B. M'CLELLAN,
Major-General Commanding
TXVIIth Congress—First Session.
SENATE
Mr. BLYAILD, (Del.,) presented a petition that
equal privileges be extended to' all the news
papers of the country.
Mr. BROWNING, (111.,) presented a petition (or
a Ship canal from Lake Michigan to the Missis
sippi river.
Mr. CHANDLER, (Mich.,) from the Committee
on Commerce, reported a House bill in relation
to the better protection of the revenue. The
bill authorizes the President to refuse the clear
ance of any vessel, where he has reason to be
lieve that its cargo is intended to reach the
rebels. It also authorizes the Secretary of the
Treasury to prohibit the transportition on rail
roads of certain goods, which might in any
Way reach or fall into the hands of the
rebels.
Mr. WADE, (Ohio,) presented two petitions in
favor of the confiscation measure.
Mr. Sassatex's resolution calling for the re
pnrts of the officers commanding at the battles
of Pittsburg Landing, was.takeu up.
Mr. Stuntman said he in common with other
citizens of Ohio was pained by the slurs that
had been cast upon certain Ohio regiments, par
ticularly in that battle, especially by the Chica
go papers, and further by the Senator from
itontucky, (Sir. Powell,) who may not be dis
einguished for his sympathy with the cause. It
Was reported that some of those regiments had
fled without firing a gun. He referred to the
58.1 regiment, who according to all reports fired
two rounds and then retreated in order of Col.
Appley, who left and was not seen any more
during the day. But the regiment rallied and
and fought during Sunday and Monday. He
had no desire to do any injustice to Col Appley,
but it was evident that the regiment's only
fault was in having a faithless officer. This
colonel he understoodhas been cashiered be
cause he refused to fight on that day.
In regard to the 77th Ohio, the reporters are
all incorrect. Though they were raw troops
they fought bravely and well, notwithstaud.ng
Gen Sherman's report was against them. This
regiment lost 221 men, killed, wounded and
missing. lie also defended the 71st regiment
from the charge of cowardice. They were all
fresh, raw troops, who were called upon to
beer the first attack in that battle.
. .
He referred to the of other Ohio regi
ments, who fought with the most determined
bravery, and held their position under a severe
fire from the enemy, till they were ordered to
fall back, which they did in good order. He
denied the reports about Prentiss being sur
prised.
Mr. Minim, (lowa,) was not willing that the
soldiers from lowa should be led by General
Grant under any attempt to bolster up the
character of that general.
Mr. BROWNING defended General Grant.
A long discussion on the bill followed. The
slivery question was splendidly debated, when,
without action, the Senate adjourned until
Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Lovs,roy, (IRO presented the following
resolutions, which were adopted:
Resolved, That it is with feeling of devout
gratitude to Almighty God, that the House of
Representatives from time to time have heard
of the triumphs of the Union army in the great
struggle for the supremacy of the Constitution
and the integrity of the Union.
Resolved, That we receive with profound sat
isfaction the intelligence of the recent victories
achieved by the armies of the Potomac, asso
ciated from their localities with those of the
- Revolution, and that the sincere thanks of this
House are hereby tendered to Major General G.
B. McClellan, for the display of those high
military qualities which secure important re
sults with but little i scrifice of human life.
Mr. LOVEJOY offered a substitute slightly
modifying the bill acted upon yesterday to se
cure freedom to all persons withing the exclu
sive jurisdiction of the federal government.
Mr. Aux's, (Ohio,) moved to lay it on the
table. Disagreed to—yeas 60, nays 63.
Mr. Lovnrov demanded the previous qustion.
Disagreed to—yeas 42, nays 60.
Mr. SEDOWICIC, (N. Y.,) stated that Captain
Boggs and Bailey attached to the Gulf Squad
ron, bringing despatches of important and in
teresting events, together with trophies, were
now present and moved that they be admitted
to the floor of the House. This was 'unani
mously agreed to. The gentlemen received
marked attention from may members.
Mr. Lovejoy moved to recommit the bill.
Mr. Cox, (Ohio,) said that he hoped that the
so-called conservative men would put an end
to this tampering with the negro question.
They have it in their power to squelch all
these bills, but they move to recommit and ad
journ to dally with it unless abolitionism grows
and threatens now to break down our Union
forever.
The gentleman from Illinois, (Mr. Lovejoy,)
moved a vote of thanks to Gen. M'Clellaa.
He has shown his Phariseeism.
The &SAMOS—The discussion of that resolu
tion is not in order.
Mr. Cox—l was about to say that the army
and people /do not, approve of this coutluuuns
negeoism in CongreFa. If they could vote they
*Mild move'cint Congnias the aiderl of this
sediditiOuS legislation
VTASHINGTON, biay 9