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From Cairo.

A grand review and inspection ol
the troo.s at Cairo, Birds Point and
Fort Holt was held to day by Gen,
Van Rensselaer,, Inspector General
attended by General S,urgis, Swee'
ney, Grant and McClernand. The
troops at ell points performed ad'
mirbly.
The force revie we'd at Cairo nun.
bered 5000; NJ B!rd's Point, 5000;
at Fort Holt, 5000.
Gen. Van Rensselaer, gees to
Psducsh tomorrow, and to Cape
Girardesu on Wednesday to inspect.
The troops Sorth were thrown in
TO circle ranging from Belmont to
Ohambeilin on Saturday night with.
out discovering any enemy.
Nineteen Camp Jackson prisoners
arrived here this morning from St.
Louis, on their way to Dixie. A
telegraph dispatch has been received
by Gen. Grant, that they had oh.
tanned their papers iraundulently
and not to pass them through,
whereupon Gen. Grant put them to
work on the ior'itications, where they
will be kept until an opportunity ia
send them back occurs. A Court
Martial and military commission
cOnvenes here to morrow.
Accounts from Columbus confirm
the report that q large number OF
anchors and heavy cable chains were
received Tor the purpose Of throwing
across the river and obstructing
navigation. Also twenty-four tor.
pedoes or submarine batteries, to be
planted in the river near Columbus
The new gunboat 81. Louis has been
thoroughly officered And gone into
commission.
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The Burning of Charleston.

Charleston, South Carolina, has.
it seems, been very thoroughly
acouIged by fire. Some fifty seven
buildings in the center Of business
were burned. These included many
of the most costly churches, hotels,
an halls in the city. The loss is
estimated at from S5,000,000 to
81 100000. II a purgation by fires,
will tend TO purify an atmosphere 80
thoroughly impregnated with the
secession injection, somo good will
really have been accomplished. -
Charleston is doomed city. The
government is at this time engaged
in placing SUCH obstructions in the
entrance to her harbor, as will be a
permanent obstacle to shipping
The improving Of Port Royal harbor,
and the building up there OF rival
city, under the magic influence OF
Yankee enterprise, will prove the
death OF that traitorous city,
Charleston is even now virtually
wiped out. Her fate is deserved. -
She has long been the Sodom OF
America. Her leading men for hall
a century, havo been plotting the
overthrow OF the government; and
while she has been reaping the ben.
efits of q united and prosperous gov.
ernment, she has ever been foment.
ing discord and laboring to bring on
civil war.
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New YORK, December 1.-THE
gunboat Connecticut, from Calves.
ton the Goth, South-W Pass on
the 1st, Ship Island the end. Mobile
Bar and Fort Pickens the 3rd, Kew
West the 10th, Tybee the 18th, and
Fortress Monroe the 10th, has ar.
rived.
All the crews of the blockading
were we'll.
The sloop.of. war Richmond was
at Key West, repairing damages.
The Connecticut brings the crew
OF the captured pirate Royal Yacht,
and captured steamers Anna and
Henry Lewis.
The Connecticut also brings as a
prisoner a Marine, who attempted
to desert from Ship Island, also thir.
teen OF Billy Wilson's Zousves, and
a number OF regulars from Fort Pick.
ems.
Nothing new from Fort Pickens.
A detachment OF troops from Por,
Royal had landed at Tybes.
The Connecticut brings no repor,
Of the occupation Of Fort Pulaski by
the Federal troops. The repo +,
from Fortress Monroe is therefore
untrue.
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look ct the Trent affair with Eng
lish eyes. be news caused an i'm /.
mense sensation at Paris, and the
fret general impression was that
ample reparation must be made to
prevent q collision.
Communications took place be-
tween the governments of England
and France, and it is believed q
good understanding on the subject
exists.
The Paris Patrie asserts we had
no right to take the Commissioners
while on II British mai! steamer
and gives the report that Admiral
Milne forthwith detailed three war
vessels to escort the mail steamers
between st. Thomas and Havana
for the protection Of Southernere
travelling.
The Pages and Constitutional a'sc
censure the action Of the San JaciN.
IN
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The Great Fire nj Charleston.

FORTRESS MONROE, December 16.
Norfolk and Richmond papers give
full particulars of the extensive
conhsgration in Charleston, South
Carolina.
The fire broke ont on the 11th
instant, in sash and blind factory
at the foot OF Hazel street. extending
to the machine shop of Cameron &
Co.
Before midnight the fire had ss
sumed All appalling magnitude, and
Meeting street, from Market to
Queen, was a mass Of flame, "a ten
ement after tenement was enveloped
in flames. The panic became aw.
ful, and thousands Of families eva
cuated their houses and filed the
streets.
The buildings in the lower part OF
the city, where the fire broke out,
were principally of wood, and ex-
tremely inflamnable, which accounts
for the remarkably rapid progress
Of the fire.
At midnight the Circular Church
and Institute Hall were burning,
and the proximity OF the flames to
the Charleston Hotel and Mills
House caused them to be evacuated
by their inmates.
At one o'clock the fire tended
moro Southwark toward the corner
Of Archdale and Queen streets. to
the rear Of the Charleston Hotel
and to the end OF Home street. -
Crossing Market street, the fire
spread down East Bay to Cumber.
land street and across to the Mills
House, including in it's destruction
the Circular Circular Institute Hall
and the Charleston Hotel.
All the buildings on King street,
from Clifford nearly to Broad, were
destroyed before three o'clock.
General Ripley, who superintend-
cd the movements of the troops who
arrived on the scene Ut this time,
ordered several buildings on the
route OF tho contlagration to be blown
up.
After some dleay, the order was
executed, but not before the theater,
Loyd's coach factory, opposite the
Express Office, the old Executive
buil'iings, and all the houses from
this point to Queen street had
caught fire and were destroyed.
At about tour O'Clock the wind
changed the flames toward Broad
street. Snon after. S.. Andrew 3
Hall took fire, AMI subsequently the
Cathedral, the spire ot which fell
shortly after five O'clock.
The fire made sweep through the
city, making its track from East Bay
to King street.
( The Charleston Courier, Of the
18th instant gives list Of tetween
200 and 800 sufferers, and says that
the loss ia estimated at $4,000, 900
to $1,000 900.
MIR. Russel, at whose factory th,
fire originated, thinks that it mus,
have been occasioned by an incen
diary, or by the negligence OF the
negroes.
The Mills Ilouse was only slight.
ly damaged. A message was sen,
to the Confederate Congress, or
''riday, by President Davis, in rela-
tion to the conaagration at Charles
ton, recommending an appropriation
in aid OF the sufferers.
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From Kentucky.

FRAsKvoRr, December 16.--The
mail from Somerset tailed entirely
to-day. The Postmaster there has
not tailed single day to send an
account OF the state of affairs since
Zollicoffer appeared in that region,
till to-day.
The failure is interpreted here as
meaning that figb. was going on
yesterday, and the inbabitsnts we're
driven from the town. Something
definite will probably be ascertained
Tomorrow.
II is rumored that q rebel force Of
several regiments was approaching
Columbia, two or three days ago,
moving toward Zollicoffer's position.
II is supposed ho has been re en- i.
forced.
Gen. Buell. is expected to take the
field in person in lew dsys. This
doubtless indicates an official ex-
pectation OF a speedy engagement.
1t is reported that our troops are
now crossing Green river. n the
railroad bridge there is repaired and
Crittenden is ready to move the
right wing, nothing is known here
to longer prevent an immediate ad-
vance on Bowling Green.
Buckner, IL lie rumored, is coming
up the railroad in heavy force tc
offer battle this side OF Bowling
Green. No reason is known fol
crediting it, except that the seces
sionists believe it more probable he
is only sending forces up to destroy
tho railroad and thus retard our ad
vance as long as possible.
Spies have returned to our camps
who have been through Crittendcn's
camp at Cumberland gap. They
report considerable force there, and
re-entorcements coming from Mid
lie Tennessee. They cay the gen.
eral talk in camp was, that as soor
as Zollicoffer secured foothold this
side Of the Cumberland, they and
MarshalPs column would advance
into Blue Grass.
Letters from Mount Sterling con
firm the report OF Humphrey Mar.
shall's having already come through
Sounding gap.
In the House several Union mem
bers made elaborate speeches in
favor Of the Union. The caucus re
solutions sent in my letter this morn.
ing will pass almost unanimously.
The Secessionists are jubilan, over
the prospects Of war with England
The Union men come square up to
the mark, and demand war before q
word of apology.
The Legislature will probably
adopt resolutions justifyiDg the seiz.
ures so' the Commissioners, and pro-
testing against ary disposition to
surrender them.
A gross error occurred, either in
transmitting or printing my dispatch
last night relative to Co. Whitaker
and Senator Grover. BY dividing
a sentence and changing the word
de-. .ouncing to defending, the mean.
ing OF the sentence was exactly re
vcrsed. 1t should have read that
Col. Whitaker denounced the course
OF the secessionist, Grover. Mr.
Whitaker is ono Of the stronges,
Union men in the Senate. and il
now q, the head Of loya! Kentucky
regiment.
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':ssHTS .NNpsN~o
Summary Of war news.


low has been arrested by the Ten
nessee rebels, and is now in jail
1t is to be hoped that this may prove
untrue. The Parson has proved to
be q patriot OF the true mette, and
such mishap would be a source OF
much regret.
The threatening attitude in which
il is said England has placed herself,
has aroused the country most tho
roughly. There seems to be but
one sentiment on the subject, and
that is, that the government should
firmly stand upon her rights, and
refuse to give up the rebel Commits
sioners or make any apology.
At the time of writing, we have
startling intelligence that our fleet
had reached New Orleans, and was
bombarJing the city. Several ves-
sells had passed down from Colum.
bus, Kentucky, to aid tho rebels. II
is said the citizens Of New Orleans
were fleeing in all directions in con
sternation. There will be but few
regrets If this hotbed OF secession
should be made to pay the'severest
penalty Tor her treason.
1t is altogether probable that the
grand army in Kentucky will soon
move in the direction OF Nashville.
It is thought that Buckner will not
make stand at Bowling Green, but
will fall back on Nashville.
The report that Gen. Sherman had
become insane and was incapable ol
discharging bis duties, is flstly con-
tradicted by his friends. They re.
present that be is now at Lancaster
on visit, and intends returning to
Missouri TO take command again.
Charles Anderson, brother Of Ma.
jor Anderson, Of Sumter notoriety,
who had been residing in Texas, has
sncceeded in making bic escape, and
has reached the North. He former
y resided in Cincinnati. It is sug.
gcsted that he be appointed to some
military command.
Kentucky seems to be in some
thing OF u ferment at present. -
Troops are going into the state rap
idly, and those already there arc
pretty generally on the move
Johnston's division has moved from
Camp Nevin, near Elizabethtown,
to Mnmiord5ville, near Green river,
evidently aiming to occupy more
favorable position from which to
move on Bukner, at Bowling Green.
Z1llicoiler (rebeD has taken posi-
ton within five miles of Somerset
near whore SvhocpT (Union) is en-
trenched, with the purpose OF either
attacking the latter or provoking an
attack. A battle must be fought
there soon or there will be some
backing out.
A battle took place on Friday last,
as reported, between Gen. Millroy.
commanding the Union troops, and
Gen. Johnson, commanding the re
bells. The fight lasted from dayligh,
till three o'clock, during which some
two hundred rebels were killed and
wounded, and some thirty taken
prisoners. Gen. Johnson was shot
in the mouth. Tho rebels finally
abandoned their camp, alter setting
fire to il.
A very destructive fire has visited
Charleston, South Carolina, destroy
ing, it is reported, u greater part OF
tho city. 1t is rumored that the city
was set on fire by the slaves as the
result OF slave insurrcction.
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A skirmish took place, on Tues.
day last, South of Green river, op.
site Mumiordsville, where our troops
arc now concentrated, between four
companies of Willich's German re-.
giment and detachment of rebels,
consisting OF two regiments of in,
fantry and elk pieces Of artillery
The rebels were routed With the loss
OF thirty'three killed (including the
- Terry) and fifteen
wounded.
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FoRrRsss MossoE, December 10
The chartered steamer Constitution
arrived this afternoon. The Con
stitution left Boston on the 2lst OF
November, with the twenty sixth
Massachusetts and ninth Connecticut
regiments, arriving at Ship leland
on the Sd Of December. All the
troops were landed the next day by
some rebel steamers captured by our
feet.
Gen. Phelps, at Ship island, Mis-.
sissippi, on the 9th Of December,
put forth 9 proclamation to the loys
cinIens Of the South.E East, strongly
anti.slsvery Ia tone.
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The President, ssyet, has received
no official Information from England,
in regard to the boarding Of the
Trent and seizure Of Mason and Sli.
dell. II is probable there will be no
declaration Of war until an attempt
is made to settle the matter by ne.
g0tistion.
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New YORK. December ia pr

New YORK. December IA pri
vate letter from Beaufort says the
stone feet had sailed from Savannah
for Charleston in company with q
man-oi.war. The ships were to be
sunk in Charleston hor Dor on Sltnr-
day last. Tybee Island is occupied
by one thousand men, who are to
throw up batteries for use agains,
Fort Pulaski, if necessary.
The sloop. DIVA Savannah, and
three or four gunboats, were of Ty,
bee. The steamer Baltic, with one
thousand troops, had left Port Royal
for Fernandina with the Bienville
and another gunboat. The fortifica'
tions there consist OF battery of Fl We
guns, manned bv two or three hun.
dred men. 1t is thought il will fall
into our hands after brief struggle.
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SEVENTEEN YEAR.
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
For 1869.

HN
l. He great war in which We are now en-
gagged for the integrity Of our Union and the
lndivsbtlity or our country, will render the
coming yeHr one of the most memorable and
eventual In tho history oi nations.
The readers Of the GAZETTHmay rely upon
receiving each week tho fullest possible sum
mary OF tho current incidents and events
marking the progress OF this gigantic struggle.
rs well AS OF All matters Ofinterest from other
quarters OF the world; while the peaceful pur-
suits OF life shall receive such attention as
ther Importance may demand, and the exi-
gencies of the war admit OF.
Under the pressure Of news now existing,
the large size Of the GAZETTE is an important
consideration to those who take only weekly
paper, as It enables them to obtain much
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Great pains will be taken TO make the Com.
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FoRr MoNRoE.-- The Constitution
remained at Ship island four days,
aud sailed for Havana via Key West
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Five cents per lb. for Turkeys,
Three cents per lb. for Geese
Our prices will advance with the market.
W $. OSBORN,
Corner Of Main and Sdndi,sky Street.
FISDLAY, ohio. December IL, 1861.
Agricultural Meeting.

nv ELECTION.
l. HERE will be u meeting OF the members Of
the Hancock County Agricultural Society, at
the COURT r-HOUSE, IN FINDLAY, cd MON
DAY, JANUARY 9, 1862, for the purpose of
electing President, Vice President. Secre-
tary Treasurer, and seven Managers OF the
Society, tp serve for the ensuing year. Polls
open from II u'ciuck, a. NJ, to 2 clock, p. m.
All persons who have paid into the treasury
one Il llar are entitled to W. q.
II is earnestly requested that every member
Of the society bc present. Let us not forget
the arts of peace IN the hustle and pre- paratiun
for war. Let us not forget that The Agricul-
,urist must produce for the mighty army.
Come, then, tu the meeting.
By order of the Board.
ISRAEL GREEN. President,
d. B. BEARDSLEY, Secretary.
ncCember 10, lS6l
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lst Turkeys are best dry picked. In OF.
der to do this, place their feet In u hoop at-
tached to the ceiling, so that they win hang
conveniently before you.
End. Never take of their heads. Kill by
by opening the veins of the neck. or bleeding
in the mouth, first locking their wings to pre-
vent Topping. Two persons can work to the
best advantage, thus removing the plumage
before or by the time the bird is dead. Which
is done rs easily, If done Immediately, as II
sca.ded.
3rd. As soon IA the feathers are removed.
plunge the bird Immediately into boiling wa
ter, three times in rapid succession. Repeat
this Immediately in cold wator. This gives
the bird plump appearance. Be sareful to.
not scald the legs too much; piok clean tho
legs OF all birds; do not rub them with your
hands, rs they are very sender and require
delicate handling. shape the legs close up un
der the breast. This gives them plump ap-
pearanco, and makes them look fat VI they arc
In decently good condition when killed.
Lay the birds away on clean shelves on their
breasts BE careful to not let them freeze.
4th Geese, Ducks, and Chickens dress diff
ferently. Hang them up and stick same az
Turkeys. Lock their wi gs; let them hang
till dead. Then plunge them In boiling water
two or three times, after which, remove tho
plumage. which is done very easily BE care
ful to get all the down off OF Geese and all the
pinicathers of of Chickens and Turkeys.
When these directions are followed We will
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CAREFULLY DRESSED
before bringing II TO market. And IN order
that you may realize the
GREATEST AMOUNT OF MONEY

UNE"H HSF N"OONT OF DONbH
for what you bring 10 market, you win OBJ
serve az far rs possible the following rules:
lst. Never kill anything that Ia poor.
2nd. Never kill your fowls with full crops
Youiwil lose more in price than you gain in
weight. Keep them from food twenty. four
h ours before killing.
Ord. Never take out the intestines or crop.
Take nothing but the blood and feathers
onsequentty the difference in dead and 1--we
ght will be but trifing.
4th. Market your Geese and Turkeys before
Christmas. Your Chickens and Ducks after
Christmas. By this means you viii so meet
the demands Of the market, TO as realize the
highest prices for each.