Norwalk, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1861.
W THE DEMAND NOTES 0F TIIE
UNITED STATES, WILL BE GLADLY RECEIVED
AT THIS OFFICE IN PAYMENT FOR SUBSCRIP-
TIONS OR ADVERTISING. OUR DISTANT
FRIENDS ARE UBGED To REMIT THEM To Us
IN PREFERENCE To ANY BANK NOTES BUT
THOSE OF THE NEW ENGLAND STATES. ’
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State convention.
The Republican State Central Committee
of Connectrcut,believiug that the time has
come for the united action of all the people
of the State whoare in favor of sustaining
the present National Administration in a vig-
orous’and effective prosecution of the exist-
ing war against treason and rebellion, and Of
maintaining, at all hazards, the Constitution
and the Union of the United States, do here-
by invite all who concur in this belief to ap-
point delegates, equal tO double the number
of Representatives from their ‘respective
towns to the General Assembly, to a Cou-
vention to be holden at TOURO HALL, in
HARTFORD, on THURSDAY, the 16th
day of January, 1862, at 10 O’clock, A. M.,
for the purpose of nominating candidates for
State Officers, appointing a State Committee
forlthe ensuing year, and transacting such
other business as may be necessarv. -
N. D. SPERRY, New Haven 00., Chairman,
W. W. HOUSE, Hartford County,
EDWARD PRENTIS, New London County,
CYRUS N ORTHROP, Fair-field County,
G. W. PHILLIPS, Windham County,
WILLIAM K. PECK, Litchfield County,
JOSEPH E. STILLMAN, Middlesex County,
MARCUS LILLIE, Tollaud County,
Republican State Central Committee.
New Haven, Dec. 9th, 1861.
Editorial Correspondence of Gazette
ON THE WING.
PADUCAII, KY., Dec. 2d, 1861.
DEAR GAZETTE—In my last letter written
after'my arrival at Cairo, I gave, as near as I
could gather from my week’s observation,
the true condition of things in St. Lorrie.—
From a hasty generalization concerning the
city in its business, geographical and milita-
ry relations, I necessarily fell upon the
then all absorbing question of Gen. Fremonts
military administration and displacement. I
endeavored, so far as possible to give the
prevailing sentiment there, no biased by my
own judgment, and without attempting any
condemnation or justification of his acts on
my own account. That I propose to leave
for the judgment of Congress, or perhaps
some military tribunal which shall weigh his
action, and leave it for the whole loyal peo-
ple to pass judgment. But that the outcry
against him had its origin in private pique,
and was followed up and he persistently
_ hounded on account of his famous procla-
mation declaring FREEDOM to the slaves of
rebels,arc facts so notorious that none attempt
to gaiusay or deny them there. In that sim-
ple order, Fremont touched the fountain
head of the rebellion, and the writhings and
howlings of the pro-slavery champions, both
'North and South, who have been and are
now, far more anxious for the preservation of
Slavery than Of the Union, shows how thor-
oughly he had probed the lcerous wound.
Yet whatever doubts of tk expediency of
such an order may have flitted across the
mind while at St. Louis, I think they would
vanish after a reconuoisance of the position
of affairs at Cairo, and an actual comprehen-
sion of the condition of things here in Ken-
tucky. A single word as to Cairo. If the
reader will take any of the ordinary school
or railroad maps of the day, and trace out its
position and bearings, they will be at once
convinced of its strategetic importance, in
connection with this rebellion, if the place
had no other significance. As a “Western
City,” in the abstract,it has little to commend
itself to the eye Of the visitor. Hardly as
large in geographical settlement as South
Norwalk, its circumference bounded on the
West and South by the Mississippi, while
the mouth of the beautiful Ohio opens wide
its placid loveliness on the East. Its center
slopes from the banks of either river down
in a gradual descent to a sort of mud basin
in the middle, where, I should think that the
frogs of the new Egypt. (of which this is the
“jumping off place”); the mosquitoes and
cholera would have exhaustless resources of
competition throughout the year. Never-
theless the resident population, and espectal-
ly those in the medical line, insist that the
town, like all its western rivals, is distress-
ingly healthy. It is certainly a fact that our
I soldiers stationed here were far more exempt
from disease during the summer months,
than at almost any other point in the South-
west. This is doubtless iu cons oquence of
the purifying influences of the winds which
sweep the surface of these two noble rivers,
and carry off the rniasmatic malarias which
must of necessity breed in such a mud basin.
As the town appeared to us from the banks
of the rivers, its entire centre must be some
twenty feet under water should either river
overflow its banks, so completely has nature
in the process of ages damned the town. [We
use the term in its reverent sense, and design
no "goak, ”as the facetious Ward improvises,
leastwisc, so long as we are not compelled
to live there] As a business point. Cairo has
really a very important geographical posi-
tron, aside from its present military signifi-
cance. Lying at the confluence of the Ohio
with the Mississippi, it faces the enormous
freightings of far off Western Pennsylvania,
Virginia 8: Kentucky, while Southern Ohio,
Eastern and Southern Indiana, pour down
their ceaseless burdens of grain and meat.—
Thence fromthe Mississippi side, the wealth
of the untold regions to the North, glide by
her levees, and find relays and fresh supplies.
Then, too, the immense and great est of all
railroads on the continent, and we believe on
the globe, pours like a ceaseless river, its
groaning car loads of grain into its open lap
for transhipment to “regions below,”——now
indeed literally and properly designated .thc
“lower regions” from the cruel and unnatu-
ral rebellion which is devastating the
land and destroying the people. At this
time, however, Cairo is of little significance
to the far. Off Eastern reader, save as it is
connected with our military Operations in
the South-west, and capable of aiding us in
thorough overthrow of the rebellion. In
this respect its significance will at once be
comprehended by a reference to the map.—
As the terminus of the Illinois Central Rail-
road, it gives us unlimited resources for the
transportation of troops and supplies from
the-great North-west, while standing like
some frowning fortification between the two
rivers, it keeps the foe at bay from any as-
cent up to St. Louis on theouehand, or from
running down from traitorous Paducah in
Kentucky, or farther ofl' Nashville in North-
western Tennessee. To such of our readers
as are familiar with the almost impassable
condition of Southern roads, the importance
of river :commuuication wherein an army can
be floated, will be readily comprehended.
While’fhus holding these two rivers from
above7abd below, the importance of the po-
‘ sition to us can scarcely be overestimated-—
, surely no point in the entire South-west is
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of so great strategetic consequence, and.
though professing to little military science, I
shall be greatly disappointed if it does not
turn out that it was to hold this position that
Gen. Fremont sent his forces hither instead
of to the succor of the brave Lyon, who, as
it is now known, was instructed not to en-
gage the enemy in any greatly superior force.
At this present time, Gen. Grant of Galena is
here in command of a strong force, and with
our army at Bird’s Point across the river,and
above at Mound City,is rapidly preparing for
action, in conjunction with the iron clad
Gun Boats sent hither from St. Louis, and
those nearly finished at Mound City. Where
the blow is to strike, of course I do not cer-
tainly know, and it would be improper for
me to state if I did. Rumor,however,names
first Columbus and then Memphis, and sure
I am that the coils Of that much talked of
anaconda will soon begin to be felt from Pa-
ducah to New Orleans, unless imbecility and
supiueness rule at .Washington, instead Of
that decision and energy which the people
demand.'
Just as I left St. Louis, the five hundred
marines, of which the telegraph has already
informed you, had arrived with two gun-
boats and a supply barge in tow. A portion
of these marines have already returned to
Cairo, preparatory to the completion of the
finished at Mound City. There are now two
gun-boats at Cairo. One has just returned
from an unsuccessful cha'se of Jeff. Thomp-
son, at Cape Giradeau, who so cooly bver-
hauled the steamer Platte Valley, while on
her last trip from Cairo to St. Louis. An-
other is here at Paducah, to chase the rebels
up the Tennessee River, and the three are
armed with the identical guns, (sixty-fours,)
that the traitor Floyd had ordered about a
year ago to be shipped from the Pittsburgh
Arsenal for Memphis, and at the time that
the popular uprising of her loyal and indig-
nant citizens tnterfered, and by their mena-
cing attitude alone prevented their shipment.
Let us hope that the original designs of the
arch-traitor of having them conveyed to
Memphis may yet be carried out, and the
guns prove effectual defenders of the few
faithful souls in that treason-haunted city.
[Continued next week] .
MW“
COL. PERRY
Has been spending a few days in Connec-
ticut, on a furlough, but learning that his
Regiment was likely to have “work to do,”
he left this (Monday) morning to join his
command, without waiting to fill up the
measure of his “leave of absence” Col.
Ferry’s Regiment deservedly stands very
high, and has been pronounced by Gen.
Banks the best disciplined in his whole Di-
vision. We are glad to learn. as we do from
the Colonel, that the “N orwalk boys” there-
in are equal in character and efficiency to
any body of men in the volunteer army.—
This is just what we had expected of them.
.A.-.
W We would call the attention of those
interested to the adv. of the sale of slips at
the Ist Congregational Church on Monday
next
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W Lieut. Gen. Scott has returned by the
Arago in improved health.
s<.>oP—————-———
W The Knitting Circle is growing nice-
ly. Friday night one hundred and eight
Knitters were present at the residence of
Chas. Isaacs, Esq. The Circle meets brrt
once this week—at the Hillside Seminary,
Friday Evening.
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WThe Ladics’ Fair at South N orwalk
last week, for the benefit of Trinity Chapel,
was a gratifying success, considering the
times.
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The Decease of Mr. S. H. Bailey.
Our surprise was only exceeded by our
sadness in learning, as we did, in Western
New York, that the body of our former
friend Bailey had preceded our own arrival
home, and was sepulchred at. Norwalk on
Wednesday last. But afew brief days pre~
viously we had grasped his honest and gen-
erous hand at his home in St. Louis. He
was suffering from a serious relapse which
he had experienced after his return from his
summer’s sojourn with us, it is true, yet he
was far so recovered as. to be able to ride out,
and felt entirely hopeful of a speedy recovery
to his previous comparatively comfortable
condition as an invalid. And when taking
him by the hand and bidding him “good-
bye,” we also had hope of his yet living
many years to bless his family and his fel-
low-men, if not in an active sphere of useful-
ness, yet by the genial influences Of his noble
nature. Swift-winged are the arrows of
death, and poorBailcy, too, has fallen in the
prime of his manhood, and the meridian of
his usefulness—peace to his ashes.
We find the following allusion to his de-
cease in the St. Louis Republican:
Death of Mr. S. H. Bailey.
To the long list of prominent citizens
whose death we have recently chronicled,
we are now under the painful necessity of
adding that of Mr. BAILEY. His earnest de-
votion to the cause of popular education,and
his long, faithful and vaiuable services in the
Board of Public Schools, are well known to
our citizens. As a friend and companion.
Mr. BAILEY will long be remembered by all
who were socially intimate with him,as well
for the intelligence of his mind as for the
kindness and amenity of his manner. We
may well believe that he lived and died with-
out fear and without reproach,
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W The Firerncn’s Ball was a social and
financial success, as everybody “ know it
would be.” The Hall was beautifully deco-
rated, the music was sweet, the girls sweet-
er, the fire-boys gallant, and everything corr-
uected therewith brilliant, and “all went
merry as a marriage bell.”
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Gen. Butler’s Expedition.
The arrival of the Constitution at Ship Ic-
land, Dec. 4th, with the 9th Connecticut and
26th Massachusetts regiments, was quite un-
expected, but very gratifying to the small
fleet and small garrison which have been
holding the island. The two regiments wcre
comfortably cncampcd on the island. On
the 8th, the lust of the cargo was landed
on the beach, and was taken charge of by
Commissary Butler, brother of Maj-Gen.
Butler, who will probably join/the expedi-
tion in a short time with a large accession to
the force. The Constitution left at Ship Is-
land lrcr splendid rifled long range guns,and,
also six fine life-boats, of the Francis and
Raymond patterns, for the use of the com-
mand. Ship Island is an important position
to hold as a starting point. It is 10 miles
from Mississippi City, 20 miles from Shields-
boro and Pascagoula, 50 from Fort Morgan,
65 from New Orleans, 70 from Mobile, 95
from the S. W. Passage and Fort Pickens,and
380 from Galveston.
Masonic .
At the Annual Meeting of St. John’s
Lodge, NO. 6, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: John H. Aiken,
W. M.; Ephraim French, S. W.; Claude
Guthrie, J. W.; Henry F. Guthrie, TreaS.;
Edwin Hoyt, Sec.; A. H. Wilcoxson, S. D. ;
A. H. Camp, J. D.; Joseph Bauer, Tyler;
George R. Cholwell, Rev. Wm. Cooper
Mead, Asa Smith.
iron clad steamers, which are now nearly ,
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CHRISTMAS-ARIA
The holiday season is upon us. Yb-m’yhl
is the long looked for season “when all
through the house” the dear little-people will
be tripping on the very tip—toe Of glecsonrc
cxpeétatiou to catch some glimpse of the
fairy foot-prints of “Old Cris Criugle.” God
pity the man or woman who do not feel their
hearts glow with pleasure and gratitude in
being able so cheaply to add to the sum of
human felicities. And if any there be, who
through misfortune or poverty are unable to
“keep step to the music” of “Merry Christ-
mas” in its juvenile bencdictions, let the fact
so stimulate our pity as that the children of
the poor, as well as of the rich shall have
their share in the “presents” fitting to the
Christmas time. Most of all, may God’s un-
speakable gift of a Redeemer of the world,
warm all our hearts with that gratitude
which shall bear the fruits of purer lives and
nobler aspirations. .
We notice that our shopmen have exhibi-
ted their usual enterprise, preparatory tO the
drafts made upon their presentation wares.
We dash off a sort of village directory Of such
of our friends who can answer to the Holi-
day demand in the Gift department. A beau-
tiful thing and “a joy forever,” is one of
WIIITNEY’S superb Photographs of those we
love in life; and should they chance to join
the throng of the “dear departed," how
priceless such a treasure. Then there is
SELLECK, with his Photographic Albums,
6150., his gorgeously wrought Bibles and gift
Books. Don’t forget him! Or if a Dress,or
“something to wear,” substantial and dura-
ble is desired to meet a present necessity,
where can you find a more attractive array
'in the Dry Goods line than at MORRIS &Do-
Tv's? Then there is JACKSON & BRO. with
“orient pearls at random strung,” andjewels
rich and rare, and honest and pure. Don’t
pass by their elegant array. Thence West-
ward, there is CuICIIESTER with skates ad
libitum, while over and across we find CUR-
TIs ready and anxious to “catch the popular
gale,” with Hats and Caps, and Muffs and
Furs. Then comes Loorrwoon with a “sole"
big enough for all the town.
Then SWAN, yes Swan, can do his part
towards making things comfortable for
Christmas. GO up there and get a new blan-
ket for that shivering beast or a robe for the
lap of thy Dulcinca. Then comes CARIER,
with his unique French pedal encasiugs.——
Next, (no, we will give the Banks a wide
berth on Christmas Day).—Well, overacross
is BELDEN, who can blow his own horn,
even if it be of tin. Many a poor boy’s
heart can be made glad with a tin whistle,
even. Back again to Mitclrell’s Block, Capt.
CLARK has his toys and gifts arranged in
most enticing forms. Then MEEKER will
be ready for the Christmas Dinner, alr—
there’s the rub, commend us to his jimmy
tribe, (not the Sheriff) and luscious bivalves,
to say nothing of the Groceries. Down
Water St. FITCH will furnish Dinners for
your horses and cattle, and RAYMOND of
the New Furniture Store the neatest kind of
a Dinner Table, while STREET & 00., a
few steps below, has Skates which are just
the thing for your wife or daughters. Then
over the Bridge to friend GRUMAN’S, his
store is replete with rich goods, and furs es-
pecially designed for the_Holidays, or any oth-
er day. Don’t pass him by when in search
of some‘ substantial gifts. Thence to the
Lockwoods’, and you. need travel no fur-
ther, for all the devices of Yankee genius
from a patent Well to a wooden kangaroo,
may be found at Lockwoods. Beyond,
neighbor Smith has a “service of plate” in
readiness for any who call, while the Quin-
tards can make the good lrousewife’s joy
complete with anew parlor suite. Around
up Main Street Turk is ready to clothe the
naked, and Olmstead & Co. to feed the hun-
gry. Go to Lockwood’s if you want “fits” of
an agreeable sort, and to Morehouse’s for
Cheap Groceries, while Marvin is, in the’
full tide of a successful experiment with
Holiday Cutlery and Skates. Thence “over
the way” friend Campbell’s shop fairly
groans with its plethora of sugar plums and
tempting goodies.
Then CAMP, with his literary stores and
attractive bill of Christmas faces; while
BYXBEE with his market, BATTERSON with
his wares, will severally be glad to do what
they can towards making it a “Merry Christ-
mas,” while KNAPP ‘6; LYNEs, as of yore
have the “Corner Store” supplied with many
of the rarest “gems of the season.” In corr-
clusiou, the next matter of cit-a1 importance
to us, is to know who is going to send in our
“presents” and Turkey .9 Don’t all speak at
once.
., -.,_. . “smug“...
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THE CONTINENTAL MONTHLY, is the title
of a new claimant for the public favor, and if
literary merit and a high toned political (not
partizan) cast can win such, its sails will be
abundantly filled by the popular gale. Tire
work fills a niclr in magazinedom now en.
tirely uuoCcupied in this country, and if we
mistake not, this new' work will soon win
its way up to a high position as a standard of
the civil and political matters of the times.—
Published in Boston, 110 Trernont street, and
Geo. P. Putnam, 532 Broadway, New York.
$3.00 per year, 25 cents a number.
a.-.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY for January is,
we think, the best number yet issued of the
must able Magazine ever published in Amer-
ica. It opens with the commencementof a
series of articles, to be continued throughout
the year, on “Methods of Study on Natural
History,” by Prof. Agassiz, the great Natu-
ralist. “Agnes of Sorrcnto,” and “A Tale of
Td—Day,” are continued; Hawthorne con—
tributes “A Pilgrimage to Old Boston”; Prof.
Winslrip,acknowledged to be the strongest.
man in the world, gives an interesting article
entitled “Autobiographical Sketches of a
Strength Seeker" ; “Fremont’s Handrcd
Days in Missouri,” is the commencement of
a series of papers by a member of the Gen-
eral’s staff; “Love and Skates,” commenced
in this number, is one of the stories left bc-
hind by the lamented Major Winthrop, who
fell so bravely at Big Bctlrel. Winthrop was
the author of “Cecil Drecruc,” and other
works which have been published since his
death, under the direction of his friend, Geo.
W. Curtis, and which stamp him as an au-
thor of great ability and culture. J. Russel
Lowell contributes a new and gloriously
good “Bigelow Paper” in a letter from “Bird-
ofredum Sawin, Esq.,to Mr. Hosea Bigelow.”
The other articles are “The True Heroine,”
a fine poem ; “ Jefferson and Slavery” ;
“James Feunirnorc Cooper”; “Per Tenebras
Lumina”; “Light Literature”; “Old Age”;
Reviews, &c. The Magazine has been en-
larged to 144 pages. The Atlantic and Ge.-
zette, one year, $4,00.
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WWe can get saltpetre if England will
not sell to us. zLarge quantities of nitrate of
soda, or South American saltpetre. as it rs
called, are obtained in Chili.and Peru, and
this may be easily converted into the purest
of saltpetre, as it was durrng the Russrau war
when the markets of the country were sup-
plied with saltpetre thus manufactured in
this country, and shipped to Russra by way
of Hamburg. Saltpetre can also be obtained
in the United States from the limestone caves
that abound in Kentucky and other sections.
This was almost our on] source of supply
during our last war with nglaud, which cut
us off from our dependence upon her Indian
possessions. Earth yielding 15 per cent of
nitre is said to be found near Nashville, Term
in quantities sufficient to supply the entire
country.
Our 7th Regiment Correspondence.
HILTON HEAD, Dec. 51h, 1861.
MESSRS. EDITORS:-——Tlranksgiviug has
found us still in undisputed possession of
these regions, but the cool and northern3
winds without, and the surrshiuy faces of
gathered friends, and the bountiful cheer
within, which always accompany the occa-
sion, at home, were all wanting to rrs here,
but there were not wanting, hearts thankful
for many things, and especially for the suc-
cesses with which the giver of all good has
seen fit lately to bless our arms here and
elsewhere. In the afternoon the Seventh
was gathered together and Lieut.-Col. Haw-
ley addressed them in a few words suitable
for the occasion, after which the Clraplaiu
made further remarks and closed with prayer.
On the night succeedingthe third, an alarm
was raised by the out-post guards, the long
roll was heat in all the camps, and every
regiment was quickly roused and formed in
line of battle, but it was soon ascertained to
be a false alarm and the soldiers were dis-
missed to their quarters.
Yesterday, two others and myself went on
an expedition in search of shell-fish, in which
the island greatly abounds. I will give you
an account of the affair, as there were some
novel circumstances connected therewith.—
Having procured a pass, signed by the prop-
er authorities, we started up the beach about
two O’clock, provided with a spade and a
bag. On our right was the harbor, studded
with the vessels that had lately brought us
here; on our left we passed the camps of va-
rious regiments stationed here,—comiug at
leuglr to a row of tents, put up for the contra-
bands, of which there is a large number em-
ployed to do manual labor, the dark faces of
various groups of them gathered about,
showed in striking contrast to the snowy
whiteness of the new tents in which they
were quartered. Beyond these we passed
the fort, and Gen. Sherman’s headquarters,
and a little further on our ears were greeted
with the sound of industrious hammers from
both sides,—on the right a pier extending
sonic ways into the water, was in course of
construction; on the left were blacksmith
shops, store houses and a post ofllce,—ovcns
Were also to be seen not yet finished, cheering
us with the prospect of fresh bread, for our
army can turn out blacksmiths or bakers, as
occasion demands.
The guards stationed beyond the limits of
the camp, after looking at the pass, pointed
out the oyster and clam grounds, which lay
on the other side g of a creek, which, at this
point, runs back into the island. As the tide
was not sufiiciently low to cross, we set to
work, digging a few shell-fish, similar in
shape to soft-shell clams, but much larger and
having a dark color, scolloped, and very ten-
der shell : in order to get at these it is nec-
essary to dig at least two feet deep and with
great care not to break the shell. After this,
—as the day was advancing—we concluded
not to wait for low tide, but to cross the
creek at once ;—we therefore entered and
waded to the Opposite side, very slowly and
cautiously as the water was quite deep and
the tide so strong, it was difficult to retain
foothold. Having accomplished this feat we
proceeded to where we saw immense quan-
tities of oysters. Their appearance was to
us truly surprising. We found them on a
marshy meadow, growing in clusters one
above another a foot or more in hight. Some
of these clusters extended till they formed a
solid mass Of oysters several yards in extent.
We found a number of men with picks,
scratching among the shells for round clams,
of which they had obtained a good supply—
we not being provided with proper imple-
ments, set to work, one with a spade and
the other two with our knives with which
we turned out the clams quite rapidly.
In crossing a spot where there was neither
grass nor shells to give the ground consisten-
cy, I suddenly found myself stuck fast in the
mud, which I had unfortunately supposed
was hard enough to hear me up: placed in a
situation similar to that of Christian in the
slough Of despond. I did not, like that
worthy, get at length safely to the other side,
but after lrerculeau efforts, succeeded in ex-
tricatiug both feet from my shoes and both
shoes from the mire, and gaining terra firma
in safety, said shoes and feet in a most woe-
ful condition, but one which nevertheless af-
forded infinite amusement for my compan-
ions.
At this time our felicity was heightened by
a new circumstance. The guards we had
passed, had a target placed nearly in a line
with our position, and being relieved by a
new set of men, they began discharging their
pieces at it, unconscious of our near proxim-
ity to their range; some of the balls wlristled
near us and struck among the shells, there-
upon were some tall words uttered accompa-
nied by some tall walking. .
We recrossed the creek and proceeded,
loaded with our booty, to the camp, which
We reached without further mishap. Before
the sun had drawn the last tinted ray from
the western sky, we were comfortably seated
around a fire on which fresh meat was frying
to furnish a supper, for which the appetite
was not wanting.
The weather continues remarkably fine, it
being more like an Indian summer than the
month of December. TO-day the other two
brigades Of the Division leave for Beaufort.
Very respectfully yours, N. S. R.
Co. D, 7th C. V.
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WThe news from Port Royal, brought
to Fortress Monroe by the Illinois,showstlrat
the Union land and naval forces are unu-
sually active. The Forty-sixth New York
regiment,Colonel Rosa, had left Hilton Head
and proceeded to Tybee Island, in St. Hele-
na Sound. The island possesses some strat-
egic value, from the fact that it commands
the entrance of the South Edisto river, and
other important river points. When the II-
linois left Port Royal, General Viele’s brig-
ade were ready to depart on a second expe-
dition, the destination of which was not di-
vulged. The troops were to be conveyed in
numerous steam transports, and couvoycd by
a naval squadron. Gen. Stevens,with apor-
tiou of his brigade, are now in full occupan-
cy of Beaufort. The invalid U. S. soldiers
at Hilton-Head had been removed to Beau-
fort, and daily communication by steamboat
is kept up between the two places. The
health of the troops is improving rapidly.—
The Mayflower went to St. Helena Island
on the 10th inst, and took on board three
hundred bales of sea island cotton. The
United States goverurnent have three thou-
sand coutrabauds in their employ picking
and ginning the cotton on the islands. The '
government have in their possession about
$2,000,000 worth of cotton.
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W The 11th Regiment C. V. had a great
reception in New York. Breakfast at the
Astor House—speeches by Gov. Bucking-
ham, P. M. Wetmore, Ward Beecher, Col,
Almy, Messrs. Godwin, Bliss and others. A
stand of colors was presented and Rev. Dr.
Thompson made the address. 00]. Kings-
bury briefly replied saying that his Regiment
would defend them to .the death.
In the evening at the 5th Avenue Hotel,
Gov. Buckingham receivedthe Sons of Con-
necticut with a good. many of the Daughters
and there was an, agreeable time. Supper
without wines was provided and a great
crowd—many from other-states paid their
respects to his Excellency.
Skirmish on the Potomac.
‘ WAsrnNu'roN, Dec. 20.
This morning at six o’clock. a portion of
- General McCall’s Division proceeded in the
a direction of Draincsvillc on a foraging expo-
dition, and for the purpose of urakiug a re-
couuoissance in the locality. Draincsvillc is
about midway between Gen. McCall’s head-
quarters aud Lccsburg.
On arriving in that vicinity they encoun-
tered the enemy, who had four regiments o
infantry,—South Carolinians, Alabamrans
and Kentuckians,—-witlr a battery of srx
pieces, and a rcginrent of cavalry, under com-
mand of Gen. Stewart.
The on] troops on our side that engaged
in the affair were Gen. Ord’s brigade, the lst
rifles, and Easton’s battery of four guns.
At four o'clock, after the action, Gen. Me-
Call seut two officers to count the rebels
killed and wounded, when it was discovered
that they left on the field 57 killed and_22
wounded. Three of the latter died on being
removed, making their loss 60 killed and 19
wounded,—a total 01‘79 killed and wounded,
and they no doubt carried off many more.—
Tlrey also left nine horses killed or disabled.
They were completely routed. and fled
precipitately after a fight of an hour and a
half, leaving two caissons, and a uantrty of
small arms, blankets, great coats, c.—-more
than our troops could away. .
Our men also brought in som prisoners be
sides the wounded. ' .
Our loss is, as near as can be ascertained
resent, about 10 killed and 15 wounded.
he expedition returned to their- camp at
Langley’s about nine o’clock tO-urgnt.
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From Port Royal.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.
The steamer Atlantic arrived from Port
Royal, the 17th brings 120,000 lbs Sea Island
cotton, gathere by negroes under the direc-
tion of the government agents.
The number of troops about Port Royal is
at
0,000.
Four hundred thousand pounds of cotton
had been secured, and will be shipped in
the next steamer.
Part of the stone fleet was at Savannah,
vessels of the stone fleet were at Hilton Head
when the Atlantic sailed. ,
Advices per the Atlantic, state that four
hundred of our men, on the 16th, crossed to
the main land towards Charleston and Sa-
vannah, by railroad. They had encountered
a rebel force of 1500, who retreated after fir-
ing‘one volley without effect.
he fourth New Hampshire has gone to
Tybee. The balance of General Wright’s
brigade would follow.
A special to the Tribune, from Port Royal,
dated the 14th, gives a rumor of the defeat of
Hollins,and the sinking of his ship by the
Massachusetts.
Universal depression is reported through-
out the South. New Orleans is particularly
despondent.
A great negro insurrection is reported in
Mississippi. An immense quantity had been
destroyed $150,000 worth on the Quitman
estate alone.
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From the Upper Potomac.
WILIAMSPORT, Md, Dec. 20.
Affairs at this place are quiet, except at
Dam No.5 and Falling Waters. Jackson’s
Battery at the former place, including a 12
pounder rifled cannon, has been at work en‘-
deavoring to destroy the dam, which
appeared to be the principal object of his de-
monstrations. His fire is responded to by
two Parrott guns of Knapp’s Pennsyvania
Battery.
The Connecticut 5th joins Gen. Kelly’s
command, and will report at Hancock or
Romne in a few da s.
Col. Kenley’s 1st arylaud, Murphy’s 29th.
Pennsylvania, and a section of Best’s battery
arrived today. There is not the least danger
of Jackson’s attempeing to cross. Deserters
say he has been ordered to destroy Dam No.
5, at all sacrifices. Col. Leonard’s forces are
so disposed as to prevent any danger of a
surprise.
Last night a party of the Connecticut 5th
Regiment, and Lieut. Rickett’s battery, were
sent- over in a skiff and burnt the mill at Darn
No, 5, which has been occupied by the rebels
as a stronghold. They captured some arms,
pools for breaking up the dam, and blankets,
'c.
Two deserters from Jackson’s force arrived
yesterday, giving some important information
Jackson, it is said, has been appointed to the
command of the whole valley of Vigiuia.—-
He has five regiments on the neck opposite
here with fifteen guns.
v<.>oo——-—-
AN ARTILLE RY SKIRMISH AT
POINT OF ROCKS.
POINT OF Rocxs, Thusday, Dec. 19.
At 10 o’clock this morning a Rebel battery
of three guns, flanked with about 200 infant-
ry, suddenly commenced shelling the en-
campment of Col. Geary’s Pennsylvania Reg-
iment. About twenty shells, well aimed,
fell amid the encampment, the first within a
few feet of Lieut.-Col. do Korssouay, corn-
manding. The six companies in camp were
well deployed and intrenched.The 28th Reg-
iment battery opened fire with two guns, the
first shot disabliugone of the guns, the sec-
ond falling in their center. Our battery then
advanced and poured a continuous fire into
them, silencing all their guns and driving
back a fourth one re-euforcing them.
The rebels were driven from their position
in full'retreat. There were at least fourteen
killed and man ' wounded. Our side did not
lose a man. The engagement lasted over
half an hour.
After the rout of the rebels the victors
turned their guns on some houses near the
old furnace on the Virginia side, where about
150 rebels were secreted, driving them out,
killing and wounding many. The guns were
admirably served.
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Secretary Chase and the New York
Bank Managers.
The conference of Secretary Chase with
the New York Bank managers and his re-
marks to them at their meeting on Thursday
were of a nature to reassure public confi-
dence. Mr. Chase stated that the loans al-
ready taken by the banks would supply the
Government needs until the middle of Jan-
uary, and that he had no doubt that signal
successes by our army and navy would be
realized before it would be necessary to up:
ply to them for their decision respectiugthe
$50,000,00010un Of which they held the re-
fusal. He stated that the military and naval
plans were working to the entire satisfaction
of the President and Cabinet, and that with-
in six" weeks their results would make ap-
parent to European Governments that their
interests were identified with those of the
loyal States, and not with the Southern
Rebels. The Secretary was emphatic and
positive in his assurances that the Mason and
Slidell affair would be arranged peaceably
and honorably, and without difficulty with
Great Britain. Mr. Chase expressed his own
kindly feelings and confidence in the bank
managers, both as regards their wisdom and
disinterested patriotism, and said that their
prompt and energetic action in affording
material aid to fire Government was justly
appreciated by the President and Cabinet—
He stated that he had every confidence of
being enabled to arrange his future financial
operations agreeably to them and with ad-
vantage to the nation, and was willing to ac-
commondate his demands, as far as consis-
tent with his public duty,to meet their wishes.
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New Printing Press.
In the list of patents hearing date Dec. 10,
we Observe one granted to Mr. C. Montague
of this City for a printingpress. This inven-
tion, in the opinion of printers .who have ex-
amined it, is destined to be of consrderable
importance. It is a press which may be used
for printing one or four colors, but .was de-
signed for the purpose of completing four
colors at one operation. The machinery is
simple and compact, and the speed limited
only by the ability of the operator to supply
the sheets. Though different from anything
heretofore used, its vital points have been
successfully tested. A machine is now build-
ing in this city, and will soon be put in oper-
ation—Hartford Press.
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W A livery stable keeper, named Spurr,
would never let a home go out without re-
questing the lads not to drive fast. One day
a young man called for a horse to attend a
funeral. “Certainly,” said Sparr, “but," he
added, forgetting the solemn purpose for
which the young man wanted the horse,
“don’t drive fast.’ “Why, jest look here, old
fell_er:,’,l said 'the somewhat excited vouug
man, “I want you to understand that I Sllull
keep up with the pnocession if it kills the
horse!” . ,
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Important from Missouri.
Surprise of strong Rebel Forces.
ST. Lotus, Thursday, Dec. 19.
Dispatches received at headquarters from
Gen. Pope state that after a forced march
, yesterday he got between. the enemy, cn-
: camped six miles from Chrlhowec, Johnson
' County, and 2,206 strong in Clinton and.
. Henry Counties, but us soon as they heard of
his approach they beat a rapid retreat toward
Rose Hill, Johnson (Bounty, leavrug all file"-
baggage, arms, munitions, papers, &c., In our
possession. Gen. Pope then threw forward
ten companies of cavalryoand a section of ar-
tillcry in pursuit, followrug wrtlr the mam
body of his army. _ At Johnston, Bates
County, the rebels being so closely pursued,
scattered in all directions, but mostly toward
the south. Gen. Pope then forced a strong
cavalry reconnoisancc to Within 15 miles of
Osceola, and intercepted and captured 150 of
the fleeing rebels, and all their baggage,
stores, &c. Other squads, from some 10 to 15
were taken, making the aggregate numbers
about 300.
'No fighting is reported to have occurred.
Gen. Pope says the whole country between
Rose Hill on t e west and Grand River 0n
the south is clear of rebels.
Gen. Price has only 8,000 troops at Osceola.
It is understood that Gen. Pope will send
a strong force of cavalry to Lexington. The
rnaiu body of his army is now en route for
Sedalia. ,
A train of 70 wagons with clothing and
supplies for Price, were captured in addition
to the articles previously reported,
Capture of 1300 of Price’s Army.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20.—Further information
was received from the West this morning,
to the effect that in addition to the expedi-
tron of Gen. Pope, against the enemy at and
near Clinton, another part of his forces, un-
der Col. Davis and Major Marshall, surprised
another camp of rebels on the afternoon of
the 18th, near Milford. north of Warreusburg.
A brisk skirmish ensued, when the rebels,
finding themselves surrounded, surrendered.
Duvis took 1300 prisoners, including 3 col-
ouels, 17 captains; also, 1000 horses, at large
quantity oftents, baggage and supplies. Our
loss rs two killed and wounded. Rebel loss
is not known yet.
Information from Glasgow states that our
troops captured two tons of powder.
SEDALIA, Mo., Dec. 20.—Col. Palmer’s
brigade arrived here last night, and Gen.
Pope is expected to-day.
From information from the North, it is
shown that we have captured, within the last
few days, two hundred heavy wagons, a large
quantity of ammunition and arms, one
thousand horses, tents, camp equipage, &c.,
and between eighteen hundred and two
thousand prisoners.
It is expected that Gen. Price will have to
avert an engagement, as his supply trains
and reinforcements have been scattered and
are marching South again.
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Kentucky War Newa.
Gen. Buell, commanding the federal forces
in Kentucky, has telegraphed to headquarters
the following—Louisville, December 18th;
to Major Gen. McClellan: McCook’s division
is at Munfordville, Gen. Mitchell at Bacon’s
creek; Zollicoffer is either retreating across
the Cumberland river, or is preparing to. do
so at the approach of my superior force.—
Gen McCook reported that the rebels attack-
ed my pickets irr front of the railroad bridge
at 2 o’clock to-day. The pickets consisted of
four companies of the 32d Indiana, Col. Wil-
lies, under Lieut. C. V an Imblea; their forces
consisted of a regiment of Texan rangers,
two regiments infantry, and one battery of 6
guns. Our loss was Lieut. Saxe and 8 enlist-
ed meu killed and 10 wounded. The rebel
loss was 33 killed including the colonel of the
Texan rangers and about 50 wounded. The
rebels retreated in loriously.
Signed, D. C. UELL, Brigadier General.
The recent Munfordville, Ky., engagement
considering the disproportion of numbers,
proves the most brilliant federal victory yet
achieved. Four companies of about 350 men
of Col. Wallack’s regiment, led by the lieu-
tenant colonel, drove back over 3000 rebel
cavalry, artillery and infantry. They were
first attacked by a regiment of Texas cavalry
whom they repulsed and followed, when they
were drawn into an ambush and fired at from
all sides by the rebel infantry. The federals
returned the fire vigorousxy, and stood their
ground, until the rebels fc l back, leaving all
their dead and most of their wounded on the
field.- N o reinforcements reached Van Web.
her, the federal commander, as reported, till
after the engagement was over. Stone’s
Louisville battery, supported the federals
from the north side of Green river, firiu at
very long range from rifled cannon. our
other companies were on the south side of
the river, but were engaged as pickets one
and a quarter of a mile distant from the ac-
tion.
Among the killed is Lieut. Saxe of Cincin-
nati, who killed eight men with two revol-
vers, but was finally killed, receiving nine
bullets from the rebels; also among the kill-
ed were Henry Joser, Richard Wherf, Fred
Shemaker, John Sharnbrose and Peter Smith
all of Cincinnati. Of the Texas rangers 62
were killed besides Col. Terry, the number
of wounded is unknoWn; it is supposed to be
large. The federal forces buried their dead.
Fourteen of the rebels were found dead on
the field, and 6 rebels were taken prisoners.
Parties just arrived at Louisville from the
scene of the fight, report the 69 dead and
wounded rebels were found in the bushes.—
The federal loss was 10 killed on the spot, 7
mortally, and 13 other wise wounded; of
those mortally, 4 have since died. The reb-
els lost a colonel, captain and lieutenant.
c<nOp~u
The escape Of the Sumter.
The Navy Department has received dis-
patches from Capt. Palmer, commanding the
steamer Iroquois, in which he relates his
movements, in order to catch the privateer
Sumter. The Government at Martinque, he
says, refused to give the Sumter coals, but
allowed her to corrre to St. Pierre, where she
obtained a supply from English merchants.
The Sumter has been received with courtesy
at the seat of Government, and Capt. Palmer
discovered, to use his ow u language, that
“this farce of non-recognition of the Confed-
erate flag by France and England, is played
out.” He had a correspondence with the
Governor, the result of which, he was refer-
red to a paragraph of Wheatou’sinternatiou-
al law to the effect that one belligerent could
not depart from port until twenty-four hours
after another lrad left. The Sumter was at
that time in port, and the Iroquois was obli-
ged to anchor one marine league from shore.
The majority of the citizens of Port Royal
were in favor of the Sumter, and therefore,
anxious for her escape. Being French, they
syrnputhized with Louisiana, to which State
they thought the Sumter belonged. Through-
out his proceedings, Capt. Palmer was ap-
prelreusive and fearful that the Sumter would
escape him, and wished she were anywhere
else than under French protection, as the au-
thorities Were throwing every obstacle in the
way. Tire Governor, hmvever, repudiated
everytbirrg like unfriendlincss in reply to
Capt. Palmer’s complaint. Owing to the
distance from shore which the Iroquois was
obliged to occupy, and the fact that the bay
is 15 nriles wide, and for the reasons above
stated, the Sumter succeeded in escaping.—
Tlre Iroquois followed her, but found no ves-
sel visible on the background of the sky.
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TIIE DEPARTURE on THE CONNECTICUT
RECIMENT DELAYED—THE STEAMER NEW
BRUNSWICK FIRED INTO.'—At about 4 12
o‘clock p. m., on Tuesday, the steamboat
New Brunswick left her pier with the 11th
Connecticut Regiruent on board, and procee-
ded down the bay. As the ship approached.
the Narrows, the revenue-cutter stationed
there to challenge outgoing vessels, fired a
blank shot, which the coast pilot, who had
charge,_pard no attention to, keeping the boat
under full headway. The cutter then fired
signal rockets, and in a few minutes after-
ward, the boat being opposite Fort Hamilton,
a solid shot was fired from the Forl; the ball
striking the forward supports of the walking.-
beam and breaking portions of the cast iron
work. The ball rebounded, passing down-
ward tlrrongh the stateroom of a correspon-
dent of 7116 Sun, who had fortunately left
the room a few minutes previously. The ex-
citement on board was intense for some time,
and the officers, who had just sat down to
supper, rushed‘ on deck to ascertain what
had happened. Happily no one 01113013rd
was injured. Capt. Winchester immediately
put, back for N ew York, so, as to have time
to examine and repair (1111113339- The vessel
was at anchor late in the pyeuing, but 315 no
material daumge was done to her machinery,
she would probably not be long detained:—
Her commander is a stranger here, and a“)
not know what the gun from the cutter
meant. The pilot, however, ought to have
' lut ' in the premises.
known hrs ( ) Zrz'buzw, Thursday.
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1'7, 1861.
SENATE—A bill was received from the
House to authorize the raisin r of a volun-
teer force for the defense of eutucky.
On motion of Mr. Powell it was refer red
to the Military Committee.
Mr. Wilson (Muss) reported a bill for an
increase of the number of cadets at West
Point.
Mr. Latham (Cal .) offered a resolution that
the Secretary of War be requested to inform
the Senate by virtue of what law and what
reason passports are required from passe“-
gers from New York to San Francisco,which
Was agreed to.
r Mr. Sherman (Ohiowrfi'ercd a resolhtion
that the Secretary of, ar be r nested to
furnish to the Senate a copy of al the cor.
respondence between Gen. Scott and Gen,
Patterson. Agreed to.
Mr. Sumner introduced a bill in relation
to the claims for French spoliations.
the Military Committee the bill to provide
for an allotment among the volunteer forces,
with a substitute, which was passed.
Mr. Foster moved to take up the Kansas
contested seat case.
The case was taken up and postponed uri-
til to-morrow. ~
The Chair announced as the Committee to
investigate into the general conduct of the
war: Messrs. Wade of Ohio, Chandler of
Michigan, and Johnson of Tennessee. ,
The resolution from the House in regard
to adjourniug over until the 6th of January
was laid on the table. Adjourned.
HOUSE—Mr. Biugham (Ohio) from the J u-
diciary’Committee, reported back the joint
resolution directing and requiring the Pro-
vost Court at Alexandria, Virginia, to retain
and safely keep in its custody an property
taken as that of persons engaged in or aidiu
the rebellion against the United States, unti
the further action of Congress touching the
same. The resolution was passed.
Tire following was submitted by Mr. Van
Wyck (N. Y.) Chairman of the Investigating
Committee:
Resoloed, That the Secretary of the Treas-
ury be requested to decline making any for-
ther payments to the parties interested in the
steamboat Cataline on accountof the charter
of that vessel by the United States, on the
25th day of April, 1861.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasu~
ry be requested to adjust the claim against
the government for the 5.000 Hall carbiues
purchased through Simon Stevens, Esq. by
Gen. John C. Fremont, on the 6th of Au-
ust, 1861, and afterward delivered at the
Tnited States Arsenal, at the pity of St.
Louis, on the basis of a sale of said arms to
the Government for $12 50' each, rejecting
all other demands against the Government
on account of the purchase of said arms.
Resolved, That the practice of employing
irresponsible parties having no official con-
nectiou with the Government in the perform-
ance of public duties, which may be proper~
1y performed by regular oficers of the Gov-
ernment, and of purchasing, by private con-
tract, supplies for the different departments,
when fair and open competition might prop-
erly be invited by seasonable advertisement
for proposals, is injurious to the public ser-
vice, aud meets the unqualified disapproba-
tion of this House.
The consideration of the report was post-
poned till Tuesday. .
Mr. Morrill (Vt) introduced a bill, which
was passed, to suspend the {appointment of
assessors and collectors of the income tax,
until the lst of April next.
Mr. Blair (MO.) reported from the Military
Committee a bill providing :‘or the allotment
of pay certificates among the volunteer
forces.
The bill was passed. .
Mr. Sedgewick (N. Y.) from the Commit-
tee ou Naval Affairs, reported a bill which
was passed, further to promote the efficiency
of the navy, by the retiracy of officers, etc.—
He also reported a bill authorizing the Sec-
retary of the Navy to construct twenty iron-
clad steam guuboats, by contract or other-
wise. He stated that each: would cost from
$500,000 to $580,000.
After a brief debate, the consideration of
the bill was postponed, and the House ad-.
journed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 1861.
SENATE—Mr. Doolittle introduced a bill
for the collection of direct taxes in the insur-
rectionary districts. It provides for taking
the land in such districts to pay the direct
tax; that the President shall,’before the 22d
of February next, make aproclamatiou spe-
cifying what districts are in such insurrec-
tion, the owners to have power of redemp-
tion.
Mr. Sumner offered a resolution that Trus-
tcn Polk. now a traitor to the United States,
be expelled from the Senate.
Referred to the Committee on the J udi-
cra .
11?; Wilson ’(Mass) oflered a resolution
that the Military Committee be instructed to
inquire if any legislation was necessary to
correct the evils which now exist in the con-
dition and management of the military hos-
pitals. Agreed to. -
Mr. Foster (Conn) moved: to take up the
case of the contested seat of the Senator from
Kansas (Lane) The report of the J udrciary
is, that Mr. Stanton is entitled to the seat.
Mr. Lane (Kansas) asked that a memorial
be read; also an order from the War De-
partment. He said the Committee could not
have had before them a correct copy of the
pa or called an appointment.
I. Collamer (Vt..) moved that the subject
he recommitted to the Committee on the J u-
diciary,
Mr. Foster thought there were no new
facts in the memorial to go to the Commit-
tee.
After some further consideration the sub-
ject was recommitted. .
The resolution offered b Mr. Sumner that
the army shall not be use to surrender fugi-
tive slaves, was taken up.
Mr. Sumner said he had various letters
stating abuses of this kind in the army.—
Brig.-Gen. Stone was adding to his achieve-
ment at Ball’s Bluff, by bus ing himself in
surrenderin rip slaves. e (Gen. Stone)
had made if assachusetts soldiers do this vile
duty. The Governor of Massachusetts had
already complained of this. This outrage
must be stopped.
Mr. Sumner’s resolution was agreed to.
A resolution offered by Mr. Latham (Cal.)
asking the Secretary of State, “Why"pass—
ports are required from passengers going
from New York to San Francisco ?” was tu-
ken up. Mr. L. said passports should not be
required from passengers oing from one
loyal State to auother,like aliforniu. Such
passengerswere obliged to pay an enormous
tax. which goes into private hands.
Mr. Latham’s resolution was adopted.
Adjourned. -
HOUSE—Mr. Dawes (Mass) from the Corn-
mittee on Elections, reported that Charles
Henry Foster is not entitled to a seat in this
Congress from either the let or IId Congres-
sional District of North Carolina.
Mr. Dawes said that the Committee had
pursued the investigation so far as tO be en-
tirely satisfied that the claim was founded in
imposition, and so well satisfied of this fact
was Mr. Foster himself that he had volunta-
Mr. Wilson (Mass) reported back from.
d
'partments of the army to receive the inertia
-' pealed, and
1H Thr- lurllhe'rl' consideration of the bill was
rulmrrm 13 the firstMon lrl' ll “ ~.- “
1 ES :ru::iu.~.t .30. ‘ 5 I [”h’W'y
, \Vhll‘r; brhclwllls (l’u.) from the Comrrritlce oi
, .‘~':'“ 1 . cau‘rc " '1‘“ ‘ '
fir-lulu)" bill. h polltd ”1L ( 'V'l APP“).
0013159....“ rm- the aprrrwvrintion 01‘ $1.0le
“or gurrlroutsrn the \Vcstcrn waters h'
at ( rtrou lo the former sum. ,
h: fitter bill was passed.
1 ousc passed the bill at " '
_ _ . . . rthorrzru
:lclzlurarug the Secretary of War to pg“:
p10 (1 ‘rccrs and rncn heretofore actually em
for [y 0( p11 .nrustcred into service in the Wes
Pay ‘an l 1‘r'ssourr Military Department 111"
MS cafipppfigrs in regular enlistmen'tsr .
. e orccs under Fremont am
Mr. Steele (N. Jing Generals.
wlrrclr was adopted, th
tion of the soldiers
Adjourned,
‘4. WASHINGTON. Dec. 19
SsiNATE.—Mr. Sumner (Mass) pl'gsegnlt’e
piety“??? uumerously signed, for the eman’
alpmasfergf slaves, wrth compensation to lo
. Mr. Wadi. Ohio) presented apetition fro
askrn that John C. Fr
(1 a ieutenont-General.
ced upon the country b;
wrtbout' provocation
which was designed .,,,destroy the Union
and the Constitution, am, their purpose was
to disavow and repudiatfime mnd‘menm:
principles of a republican 'Brvernmen}. H,
prOceeded to speak at some gth on the
resolution, contending that the belliou was
perfectly unj ustifiahle. In no c utry was
life more secure and civil'and ions liber-
ty more perfect. The country; it been in
,unexampled prosperity, and especially was
the South favored, and than consequently
could be no grievance to on _the rebellion;
As a Virginia Senator and a'veholdoir,',b_e
declared .that the South always gotetvh'n
was demanded. ‘ - ~ g l - ‘
t.
Adjourned. -.
HOUSE—0n motion of Mr. Arnold (1113.)
it was resolved that the Secretary ‘~of War
be requested to furnish the cost of'trauspor.
tation of arms, ordnance and munitrhn. of
war to that portion of the country west M
the Alleghanies since May lst, and give,._ao
far as practicable, a detailed statement of the
places from which they were transported,
and the cost, and whether by rail or water.
The bill to amend the act. of July, last,
which grants $100 bounty to the soldiers at
the expiration of two years, and to. those
sooner honorably discharged by reawu of
wounds and disabilities, so as to extend its
provisions to those who entered the service
under the first proclamation of the President
and were similarly disqualified, was, afierl
debate, laid on the table.
The House resumed the consideration of
the bill providing for constructin tWeuty
iron-clad steam gunboats, to be burlt by con-
tract or otherwise, as the Secretary of the
Navy may deem best for the public interest.
The bill passed.
Mr. Colfax (1nd.) from the Committee on
the Post Office, reported a bill to promote
the eflicicncy of the Dead Letter Office,based
on recommendaticns from the. Postmaster
General, in his annual report. ,
The bill was passed. . ; _
Mr. Colfax (Ind) reported a bill abolishing
the franking privilege, the consideration of‘
which was postponed until the second Tues-
day in January. '
Adjourned.
Washington, Dec. 20, 1861.
SENATE—Mr. Trumbull (Ill.) presented a
petition for the emancipation of the slaves
[of rebels, if necessary to save the Union.
Also a petition asking for the removal of
Jesse D. Bright from the Senate. .
Mr. Wilson (Mass) presented a petition'
for the establishment of a system for an ex-
change Of prisoners. ’ '.
Also, a report from the Military Committee
had a joint resolution expressing recognition
of the gallantry of Gen. Lyon send the ooh
diet-s under his command at Springfield. ' '
Mr. Pomeroy (Kansas) made a few Vre-‘
marks in eulogy on the character" QED;
Lyon, with sketch of the battle of . Spring?
field, where the warrior of this war ehded
his gallant and well-spent life, and With a
tribute to the gallantry and bravery of the
soldiers. '
Mr. Dixon (Conn) also made an able and
eloquent eulogy in praise of the inflamed
General. . . , ;
Mr. Foster (Conn) said he was an mtrmatr
friend of Gen. Lyon. Some of the in} let
ters Gen. Lyon wrote were written to hum-2
Connecticut mourns him as -a gallant one
true son, and the nation mounts .hnl so
patriot and hero. The resolution was
Mr. Harris (N. Y.) reported spill topro
hibit the sale of liquors to soldrerm'in .=
District of Columbia. . .
The bill is. an amendmet to a former ml
and prohibits not only the .sole of liquors tr.»
the soldieIS, but the drinking of It .on “It:
premises. The penalty rs a fine and, Impris-
oumeut and revocation—of license. , . l
The bill was passed. ,
Adjourned till Monday. i
HOUSE—The House passed the
bill providin for transmitting certificates
allotments ogpay of the volunteers. to th
families and friends. Each State 13 to a.
point three persons to visit the several 1
The provisions of theformer law . allow
liens to Sutlers on the pay of soldiers 18' re
all regulations on the snipe:
are abrogated, beyond the rules and attic], .
of war. -
Mr. Holmau’s (1nd.) resolution instructin
the Committee on Military Affairs to repor
a bill ameudatory of the present laws, so a
not to exclude in the appointment of chap
lains any religious societies, was adopted.
Mr. Julian (1nd.) offered a resolution the
the Committee on the J udieiary be Instruct
ed to report a bill so amending the fugmv:
slave Law Of 1850 as to forbid the recuptur:
or return of any fugitive from labor wrthou
satisfactory proof first being made that th:
claimant of such fugitive is loyal to the Gov'
emmeut. -
The resolution was passed by Yeas 77
ays 38. .
Mr. Arnold (Ill.) introduced a resolutror
which was adopted, thanking Cpl. Mulllgfi'
and his command for their herorc defense o.
Lexington, and authorizing the
ment of Illinois to w€ar on their
name of “Lexington.”
Adiourned till Monday.
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THE PLAN on THE CANNON—1:131“!
lowing paragraph from the Crucmuatr om
mercial is of importance: . . .
“ «7 nerul advance is In progress 15
inrliggfletda 1?; the marching fromfi Lprpgrelll:
on Monday of‘the Second,'l‘hrrty;r rs , t -flrst
ty fourth, 'Sixtb, Ninth, Tenth, manly c-
and Thirty-third Olno regiments. be that a
Ulcllan’s plan is well undel‘stoold to lace—on
simultaneous advance shall if e eutucky;
the Mississippi,agarnst Comm]; $51,“) Green;
in Central Kentucky, upon ”fer-from the
__froru Romney}:i “Ifgrlh \Vlilfgiififr ; from or-
‘nto as .—
tPrgégllllflocfiuoc, upon Yorktown or Norfolk,
H .
08d Refit
colors t ’I
rily abandoned the claim.
fine resolution was adopted. _
The House then resumed the consideration
of the bill to secure homesteads to actual
settlers, heads of families, or those who have
attained the age of 21 years, and are citizens
of the United States, or have filed an inten-
tion to become such. Tire provrsrons of tug
bill are extended to all who have perlbrlllfiu
service in sup ressing the rebellion. Inteers
of bounty lands, the three months vow?“ to
are to receive thirty dollars, in adt "1113""
the right of a homestead, and 1 ll ”
served Six months one hundred do flare“ _
Mr. Holman (1nd.) proposed and act of
ment extending the Bounty . Lillie ie sent
March, 1855 to those engaged in P
war. "d-
Mr. Vallaudigham (Q.) opposed till: 2132““)
ment, contending that It would sunsumc ev-
blow at the homestead polrcy, cobenefrt the
cry acre already conveyed, and t the\’ can
soldier only to the extent of whirl-rants, e
receive from thefiuleof their we _
“diff? 21:32 ERehrr.) offered a F’odlilliztlzt’:
0f M“ Holman s “nt’lfgdg’reaniflslh:lmg all not
:Z’k: ($1953: ghlllactme your after the passage of
thsl‘lliogl’debate was continued Ry «3333.1
Julian Fessendeu, Roscoe conktlnmdoumr
and Khlly the last saying that re rbut 0?;
is now in it flurry about a fmelg’lllwalihlievw
this subject his soul was tranqur , re
there Would be_uone. ._ . 't would
a whenever 1 _
Ml" cum“ (Eglild’llibva to amend-the bill
lands to soldiers, or
acres of land open to
$125 or less per
Irorncsteuds of 80 acres
the lands reserved from
open at $2 50 per
be in order he
by providing bounty
their widoive,
pro-eruption or en
acre, and to provrde
to actual settlers, on
and delivered a_
tale in the evening
virrg
_.'—
General of the Kansas forces.
-———Hou. Augustus
don, writes from
health is so mucl
full restoration.
———Mr. Aaron . _
ter, has been appornted actrn
in the navy, to report at the
" Sherman’s
er’s Burnsrde’s and .
andsfhc’ittplegrlllittlions' shall make demourgrggéog;
galre time. If this bo the catsfieirinor semi-
not profess to have either 0 :51 at all im—
oflicial irrformutiou-—movemeu
' : be ex Tied when one
ortant porrrts urry forwtg'ld movement in
' and the 9
i’i’ffiiu’élé’fis’ the signal of a general advance.’
a - «Ow ‘ '- ‘
‘ . I iii an had a public reception at
7753:); DfliillFNew York, on ednesday.
“L lecture at the Cooper Instr-
for the benefit of the star-
appoimer Brigadier
Brandegee of New Lone
St. Paul, Minnesota, that hill
1 improved as to warrant his .
in Ireland.
J imLane has been
H. Storrs, of Mansfield Cen-;.
master’s mate,
_ ew York navy _-
ard. u.
——,—Alfred P. Rockwell, son of theh’ejniéfi
J in‘x. oéuw‘err‘or Norris“. has {9“
nocbmuiigion as second llfllll?“il':ll‘ ‘1’": ‘F
Barry's battery of WWII: 1“” ' '
{El-lamb Ashton of Middletowr. l8 appoint:
ed assistant engineer in the navy.
._.__—4-<CO"' "" ,
. .— rrick Allen's
. . anxnsum [He .
1 “"‘I‘ “D ’ has had a trialomon;
GO“ Medal Saleratus and is pronounced the ,
tl we million families, . ‘
bllsl Suleratus in the world. Rana? flirty! I,
briuus a smile‘ to the household; It 93:,
ureni'in health; i’rhe‘tllse’r: 33:33:;
tr nrr, and saves mu l ‘ "at,
ftrl(:li§czrse, dyspepsra. As you value health
use it. Most of the Grocers Sell it.
DepOt
railroad grants, and now
acre.
112 Liberty Street, New York.
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