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CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER on the Physiological
Structure and Functions of the Reproductive Organs.
CHAPTER ll.—Causes of Spermatorrhcea and Impotence;
Kariv Vicious Indulgences; Dangers of Neglect.
CHAFFER Il I.—A Review of the various Disqualifications
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The greatest excitement prevailed here this morn-
ing by the arrival in the river of a large steamer of
war with the Confederate flag of America flying at
the peak, and a pennant at the main. She proved
to be the Confederate steamer Nashville, which ran
the blockade at Charleston a short time since—viz,,
26th Oct. She brings the crew (29 in number) of
the late American ship Harvey Birch, and landed
them in the docks at 10 o'clock this morning, with
all their personal effects. The latter was a full-
rigged vessel of 1,500 tons burden, cost 150,000
dols., and was bound from Havre to New York in
ballast.
The following is the statement of Captain W. 11.
Nelson :—The American ship Harvey Birch, Capt.
W. 11. Nelson, of New York, left Havre on Saturday,
the 17th inst., bound to New York, iu ballast ;
when in let. 49.6 N., long. 9 52 W., was brought to
by the Confederate steamer Nashville, Commander
Peagrim, late of the United States navy. The
Harvey Birch was immediately boarded by the offi-
cers and crew of the Nashville, who were at once
ordered on board the Confederate steamer, allowing
Capt. Nelson and crew to take a few of their effects
and some fresh provisions. The Harvey Birch was
then ordered to be fired by Commander Peagrim,
who remained alongside until she was burnt to the
water's edge. Capt. Nelson states that Commander
Peagrim informed him that he held no commission
from the Confederate Government of America as a
war steamer, or letter of marque; further, that
himself and two matesTwere treated exceedingly
well whilst on board the steamer, but that his crew
were all placed in irons immediately. Capt. Nelson
stated that the Nashville shipped her crew in
Charleston, which is composed chiefly of English
and Irish lads; that they were shipped under false
pretences, and forced to sign other articles when on
board, and that Commander Peagrim endeavoured
to compel himself and crew to take the oath of alle-
giance, and not to take up arms against the Southern
States.
The captain of the Harvey Birch immediately on
his landing in the docks placed himself under the
protection of Capt. Britton, the American consul at
this port.
At half-past 12 o'cloek the Confederate steamer
Nashville arrived off the entrance of the docks, and
at 1 p.m. was moored alongside the north jetty,
which was literally besieged with spectators. I im-
mediately went on board and obtained an introduc-
tion to Commander Peagrim and Col. Peyton, a pas-
senger from Charleston, who arrives here as the re-
presentative of North Carolina on special business.
The following is the report of Commander Pea-
-1 grim :—On the morning of the 19th inst., at 8 a.m.,
sighted the packet ship Harvey Birch, of New
York; immediately bore down upon her; when
near enough hailed her, having unlumbered guns
and cleared decks for action. Then spoke the vessel
and ordered the captain to haul down his colours
and bring his papers on board. The stars and stripes
immediately went down slowly, and Captain
Nelson and his crew came on board the Nashville.
Capt. Peagrim then informed him he demanded an
unconditional surrender, but all private effects
would be respected. The crew were then brought
on board, and with the exception of Capt. Nelson,
his two mates, and a passenger, were placed in
irons. The captain and mates were allowed to re-
tain their revolvers, but put upon parole. A few
provisions were then brought on board, and the
Harvey Birch committed to flames. Before the
Nashville left her the three masts were seen to fall,
and the entire vessel enveloped in a burning mass.
Capt. Peagrim states that the burning of the ship
and hauling down of her flag was the most painful
act of his life, having for a period of 32 years
fought and served under the United States flag.
The Nashville brought as passengers under orders
of the Hon. the Secretary of the Navy, Col. Peyton
and lady. Col. Peyton is on special duty for the
State of North Carolina, and notwithstanding the
length of the voyage and the heavy weather expe-
rienced throughout her passage, which carried
away portions of her paddle-boxes, &c., they are in
good health. The colonel and Capt. Peagrim will
proceed to London by express train to-morrow
morning. Col. Peyton says that there are 750,000
bales of cotton of the old crop, and over 4,000,000
bales of the new crop, and 50,000,000 dols.' worth
of tobacco and naval stores ready for shipment.
Col. Peyton says that Messrs. Mason and Slidell
the Southern commissioners, left Charleston on the
12th of October in the steamer Theodore, passing
through the blockading squadron at night. Their
safe arrival was reported at Cardenas, Cuba, before
the Nashville left Charleston on the 26th ultimo,
and they are expected to arrive here by the West
India steamer La Plata, due on the 29th inst.

Capt. Peagrim is an old officer of the United
States navy, and bore a conspicuous part in the
Mexican war, in the Paraguay and Japan expedi-
tions, and during the war waged by the English
and French in China. For his distinguished ser-
vices his native State of Virginia voted him, by the
unanimous voice of the General Assembly of the
Legislature, a splendid sword.
The numerous statements which have been received
in this country through the papers of the United
States of the scarcity of provisions at the South,
want of clothing in the army, Sze., I learn are ut-
terly without foundation in fact. The country is
prosperous, and the people satisfied of their ability
to achieve their independence. The esprit de corps
of the army is admirable. President Davis, instead
of being dead, is in the enjoyment of fine health and
spirits, as are also the generals, Beauregard and
Johnston, who have been reported killed.
Captain Peagrim indignantly denies the absurd
statement of Captain Nelson that he holds no com-
mission from the Confederate States of America,
and has furnished me with the following, which is
a copy of the commission under the Confederate
seal :

(Copy.)

" The President of the Confederate States of ;

America,

" To all who shall see these presents greeting

" Know yet that, reposing special trust and con-
fidence in the patriotism, in the valour, fidelity, and
abilities of Robert B. Peagrim, I do appoint him a
lieutenant in the navy of the Confederate States, to
rank as such from the 10th day of June, A.D. 1801.
He is therefore carefully and diligently to dis-
charge the duty of lieutenant by doing and perform-
ing all manner of things thereunto belonging, and
I do strictly charge all officers and others under his
command to be obedient to his orders as lieutenant.
And he is to observe and follow such orders and
directions as from time to time he shall receive from
me or the future President of the Confederate States
of America, or the superior officers set over him ac-
cording to the rules and discipline of war.
" Given under my hand at the City of Richmond
this 20th day of September, in the year of our
Lord, 1861.
(Signed)
II By the President,
" Si R. MALLARY, Secretary to the Navy."

" JEFFERSON DAVIS.

.`ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
SOUTHAMPTON, THURSDAY EVENING.
The Nashville is lying alongside of the
quay wall of the eastern sido of the docks,
and is an object of great curiosity. She
did not let her steam off until four or five
o'clock. The Confederate flag, of one white and
two red horizontal stripes, with the stars on a blue
ground in the upper corner, is flying at the peak ; a
broad pennant from the main. The vessel appears
a armed
consistsd
with °
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to have met with foul weather since she has been at
e
sea, and will go into one of the graving docks to-
morrow to be overhauled. It is reported that her
crew
revolver7o oee officers
cutlass.
tmen,assh and that
is
is about
1600 tons burden, and formerly ran as a trader be-