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Pm1ApEIp11A, May 1s.-rug Yankee NJ
lcaoed with tobacco. They surrendered to
the Harriet Lane of Cape Henry. The ofIicer
in charge reports that tie ship North Carolina,
in ballast from HarIe, aud another ship, wera
seized. Twenty vessels had been detained bo
the 1ieet, Including five tobacco schooaer5.
Especial to the Commercial Advertiser.l
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Maio7. Gen. Butler
the Massachusetts troops into division, and
then to Fort Moaroe. These troops will give
that Gen. Mcclellan will enter Western Vir-
ginia, at the head CT his Ohio and other wes-
tern troops, simultaneously with q nloyem ant
hy Gen. Butler on Norfolk; At the same time
. column Of regulars will .no7e from Wash
ingten, attacking Virginia at three or four
points.
lThe Posts Special Despatch.1
There Is spark Of Unionism in Eastern
Visinia. Charles Rpton publishes IN nd.
dress to the people Of Fairfax county, an-
nounciug himself candidate for Congress In
the Seventh District.
The National Intslligtneer Of this morning
construes Lord John Kussell's recent speech
n Parliament as recognition Of the right ol
the Southern Confederacy to Issue letters Of
marque and bring prizes into British port"
mors Work for Gen. Harney.
ST. LOUIS, May 18.-The Democrat learns
that the encampment at st. Joseph, under
command Of Jefferson Thompson, has been
removed several miles east Of that point on
the Hannibal aud st. 10. railroad, where
batteries have been erected. Trains have been
stopped, Government stores detained also,
that Gov. jackson has removed the captain
fthe company Of State troops stationed at
Usage Bridge, Pacific B. r., for allowing his
men to ma1treat the Postof11ce route agent,
few days since. The Governor guarantees full
projection to route agents along the line Of
that railroad.
Gen. Lyon has refused to release John Desn
and other persons recently arrested at Potosi,
and other points On the Iron Mountain Rail
Road, on their parole Of honor, as they we're
engaged in overt acts Of hostility to the Gov
eminent and were liable to penalties Of trea-
, 1861-05-20

FROM TILE S0UTu.-Wo we're visited yester-
day evening by young nun who has until the
9TH Inst. been . aresident Of Mobile. from which
city hc was driven few days Rince, for ex:
pressing Union sentiments. He was treated
roughly, being dragged through the streets
and partially tarred, but WIS rescued by the
Dean Of the Louisiana Medical Hospital. He
has resided for eight years in Mobile, and came
originally from Connecticut. After being
taken from the hands Of the mob he Vas
placed on board steamer and shipped of.
He reports that at Mobile, cotton bales arc
piled upon the levy in such manner as to
form q bzeastwork Of eight or ten feet in
height and thickness. He came up the river
on board Of boat en- which Weye several
hundred sscessionist troops, from Alabama,
Louisiana aud Tcxns. They were partially
armed with various patterns Of muskets, rifles,
&C.. and their destination vas Iynehburg. a
company OF two hundred men left Nav Or
leans few days since on the way to Fort
Smith, and they will be Joined by reinforce
mcnts from towns along ths route. Their in
tertior is to Eeizs the fort.
Tie steamer Belle, rcW lies nt the Mobile
levce, being fitted up to carry heavy guns.
1t is eaid that she, with three other steamers,
is destined 10 make an attack on Cairo. The
Sta7 Of the West is also at New Orleans, fit
ing out and receiving an armament.
Our informant reports that there il, az q
general thing, almost total ignorance Of the
state Of affairs at tho North, and that a large
portion Of the people believe that none but
"Abc1itionists" are engaged in the military
movements !; that the Democratic party are
On the disunion side.-C7sxland Leader, 16sh.
, 1861-05-20

MONTGOMERY, May T.-Congress passed 3
number Of bills to-day-organlzlng ! patent
office; regulating telegraph lines; authorizing
the issue of $50,0 ,000, 900 bonds, payable In two
years, interest not exceeding eight per cont,
OF In lien Of bonds m issue Of $40, ,N0, 900
Treasury notes in small sums, without Int crest
Mr. Ochiltree, Of Texas, presented memo
rial from tho Texas and New Orleans railroad.
Referred to military committee.
Mr. Con7ad presented petition from
certain New Orleans Railroad; also
q bill excmptlng from duty cans
purchased by the New Orleans and Carrolton
Company. Referred to Flnanca Committee.
A bill passed, defining the limits Of the port
OF New Orleans, which embraces ali WATERS
and chores on both sides Of the Mississippi
river within the parish Of Orleans and that
part of the parish Of Jefferson on tho right
bank, to the upper line Of Dcstrihaus Canal,
and left bank to Kenetsyine;the Ports Of Bly,
Gu, st, Johns, Lake Port snd Ponchartrain, to
beabolished, and duties collected ut New Or
leans.
An act was passed sbo1tshing the mtnts at
New Orleans and Dahlonega after the first Of
June Congress has been invited By the Ala
bana and Florida Railroad to visit Pensacola.
Invitation declined, but 1t Is understood sone
OF the members will 20.
, 1861-05-20

sPRNar1E1.p, No, May 15.-A large Unlon
meeting, to-day, was addressed By Phelps,
Oliver Dodd, recently Of Texas, Boyd and 5. q.
Boyd. Resolutions similar to those in Polk
County were adopted. About 800 men, well
mounted-1aany with riles-marchsd into
town, and all opposed to secession as remedy
for any wrongs, real or imaginary, Of which
complaints are made. The military law was
discussed by some Of tho speakers, nnd many
Of the crowd declared they should not SUB
nit TO it. That is the general feeling of the
people Of this county, II the lay hos been cor,
.FectlY represented. All Was quiet, and marked
Attention pnid to speakers. Afterwards, j.
Owens addressed the people for short time
h Opposition to the views advanced By the
:@peakers, mud Prof Blake1y replied. Cont
hnles for home protect ion and defence are
hrmed In this and djoining counties.
, 1861-05-20

ATcu1soN, Kansas, May 17.-At meeting
Of citizens Of Atchison, without respeet Of
party, held this evening and presided over by
Mayor FaIrchild, q series Of resolutions we're
adopted pledging ample and complete protec-
tlon to persons and property, and the Govern.
which may be shipped here. No dangeris ap-
pretended from any source, but several COM
panies are thoroughly organized and fully
equipped.
, 1861-05-20

EExT1EE1 CuA11EEass.-A gentleman Late
from the troops at the Re1ny House, seys the
sentinels have, In many instances, pleasant
@sy Of making challenges.
4 fellow who had been fishing on ne Patsp"
SEQ, and bad secured fine string Of ,ashs vas
stopped by the usual question, VINO goes
there 7" "Fi1herman," wa the answer;
sald the alert sentinel, looking outfor his OWL
comnissar4at-
The Montgomery Confederate" gives the
following from correspondent:
son the nzst night after my arrival, IN pass-
ing from one quarter to another, Was stop
ped by sentinel, whom 5esognitsea, Is Rrl.
nate -, ,though he did % not recognize s15 II
pled q ffiend NTH 8 bottle;' the reply waa,
t1dyance bottle aud draw stopper which
did, and was suffered to pass On my Esy 70
joicing." -
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:. :: THE: WAR;:
FROM WASHINGTON.
j.. i: =. - ;. = - ."-:.
FROM SPRINGFIELD
FROM CaIR0.
G0SPoRT NAVY YARD TO Be TAKEN.
TWENTY PRIZES CAPTURED.
s5o,ooo.ooo SOUTHERN BONDS.
MINTs TO BE DISCONTINUED.
7e6e1 Congress.
INvIfATIoN DECLINED.
SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE.
Union Dem0astrati0nfn Springfield,
Missouri.
MORE WORK FOR GEN. HARVEY,
ARKANSAS A hcGNFEDERATE,n
s50,000,000 SOUTHERN BONDS
MINTs TO BE DISCONTINUED,
Rebel Congress-.
INvIfAT1on DECLINED,
SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE.
Union Demoastrati0nfn Springfield,
Missouri.
MORE WORK FOR GEN. HARVEY
ARKANSAS A f'coNFEDERATE,"
From Cair0s

From Cafr0%
Especial Dispatch to tho Chicago Tribune.1
C41Ro, May 18th.
Instructions have been asked from Wash
ington whether Blockade here shall not be
made complete by stopping boats with sup
Plies Of provisions nominally consigned to
parties In Kentucky.
Steamer Fred. Lorenz, from St. Louis, with
lafge freight for Paducah and Louisville, Is
detained for aa answer,
The Brigade Staff Is completed By; the:ap-
pointEent of R. c. Rutherford, commissary !;
and R. B. Hatch, Quartermastsr.
Charles EyeEman of st. Louis, cigar dealer,
a1Tived from Memphis this afternoon; he has
been robbed Of sixteen hundred dollars in
goods and as much more In money, and sent
home with shoru head. lie was one Ct Gratz
Browns home guard.
Steamer Arago, owned In Cincinnati, and
sometime held under seizure st Memphis,
came up light this afternoon; she answered
ealuto aud was cheered by troops on the le-
, 1861-05-20
The Pope's Protest Against the As
sumption OF the Title OF King Of
Italy by Victor Emanuel.


Italy by Victor Emanuel.
TIE following is the text Of the protest
which the Pope lately caused to be addressed
to all the representatives Of foreign powers ut
his court, against the titla Of King Of Italy"
assumed by Victor Emanuel:
"RoxE, april Is.
IA Catholic King, forgetfu1 OF every religi-
ous principle, in contempt Of all right, tramp
ling under foot all law, after having by degrees
dcSpoilcd the august chief of tha Catholic
Church Of tho largest mud most dourlshing
part Of his lawful possessions, now takes the
title Of King Ct Italy. By this he wishes to
put the seal On the sacrilegious usu7patiol
which he has already accomplished, and which
lis government has manifested tho intention
Of tile Holy See.
"A1though the Holy Father had solemnly
protested against each fresh enterprise BY
which his sovereignty Tas attacked, he is not
the less obligedt0 make q fresh protest against
the act by which title is assumed, the object
Of which is to legitima.izc the iniquity Of so
many anterior ones. .
the sanctity Of the possessions Of tho p2trl.
mony Of the Church and the right Of the SoV-
ereign Pontiff over that patrimony-a right
incontestibly recognized at oil times and by
all governments; and whence 1t follows that
The Holy Father can never admit the title OF
1ogafee to himself, since that title is opposed
both to Justice and to the sacred property OF
the Church. Not only can he not recognize
It, but, still more, he protests, In the most ab-
eolute and formal manner, against suoa an
"The undersigned Cardinal Secretary Of
State bcgs your Exeellency to mako known to
four goVernment this act made IN the name .2
Of his Holiness, feeling assured that It viii
admit the absolute proprietY Of it, and thai by
, 1861-05-20

4 few nights back small party Of ladies'
and gentlemen were laughing over tha sup
posed awkwardrese attending q declaration
Of love, when gentleman remarked that If he
ever offered himself he would do 1t in coli
lected and business-hke manner. ;;
"For instance he continued, addressing
himself to Indy present, ~ would say, Miss
wife. / nm IN receipt Of IS ,0o0 3 year from
my business, which is daily on the increase.
OF eli the ladies' Of my acquaintance admire
you the most Indeed, I love you, and would
You flatter me BIZ your preference" good
humoredly replied Hiss s., to the sur
prise Of al1 present, 1T refer you to my
father"
0Bravor' exclaimed the gentlemen.
"Nen, declared" said the ladies in chorus.
The lady and gentleman, good reader, we're
married soon after. Wasn't that q modest
WY Of st coming to the point" aud . lady
Ike method Of taking q man ct his word!
, 1861-05-20
Iowa.


BURLINGTON, Iowa, May 18.-Tho extra soe~
sion Ct tho Iowa Legislature met at Des
Moines yesterday. Gov. Kirkwood's message,
after stating what he had done, urges the Leg.
ie1atnre to complete the military Organization
and place it in position not only to meet the
requirements ofthe State, but also to answer
Government He states that the patriotic ac-
tlon Of the people Of the State, en-
ahled him to place the requsite num-
her Of troops, to fill the IoWa regiment,
at the appointed rendezvous twelve days be-
fore required by the Secretary Of War, and
they would have been there a week sooner II it
mere obstruct;ng communication with the
seat Of government. He recommends ample
appropriation for the maintenance Of voluu-
teeTs not accepted By the GeueralG alGovernment,
In order that they may perfect themselves In
drill and discipline.
, 1861-05-20
Senator BayaFd3

:. PHILADELPHIA, May 18.- Senator Bsyard
publishes lengthy address to the people Of
Delaware, 7indicating himself from false
charges ag1lnst him. He declares that his
visit to New Orleans was solely On social and
business purposes, which Was contemplated
more than year a without any anticipation
of the exciting events which were occurring
during his visit, He ID particularly seTero on
the Philadelphia newspapers and the support
they gave to mob Violence. In conclusion, ha
SAYS Els term Of office as Senator does not ex.
pie till March, 1868; bnt when satisfied that
civil war cannot be ayerted. and finds that tho
public sentiment of Delaware prefers such
result to peaceful separation, he will rssign.
It will require but few days, alter the assem-
bling Of Congress, for him to detaEm1ne tals,
and he can then act
, 1861-05-20
THE NEW PRESS.

::,s;moer Of the TRIBUNE was print
.rrnsv and fast four Cylinder Press.
.sae: &c hope to be able to supply our
..7s;x,s Ut IN carly hour in the morn
s-,,o meet promptly al the require
~ Iev=men in city and country,
.rsd 10, say that the new arrangement
~ u aeprcssible relief to all con
=; 5;::h the conccrn, but We will say
.rf sn yeT grateful to our patrons for
-f2-h1bearance under the proyoca-
:.,;!l temper, which our insufficient
.:.e;n, n spite OF all our efforts, h
= tin v4r. Henceforth We hope to
z;r. occasional cause Of complaint.
, 1861-05-20

A RELATIVE OF GB BiPREs1pENTa-THsse
ID 9 lady in this city who can claim President
President Of the Confederate States, as her
uncle. 1t Ii rather singular !" coincidence"
at Ieast, that one person should be relative
Of both these Preeidenta. Being streng fot
tho Union, We presume She take1 no peculiar
pride In being niece of the great traitor, but
We are Yely sure abe T. or ought to.he proud
pof{ GGsetkA
, 1861-05-20
:EOR MILWAUKEE,, MANITO,
IL voc. sheboygaa and Two Mve1s. =: :
=: THE STEAMER COMET ::

VIII 1eaye for the shove ports on MONDAY EVEN.
Ma NAY sota. ass O'clock oH ffsi&hn hcH ex Rsssass
s2PHn 2mPYHns4<als NoA &sRYG Il nssx Kaas Il td2a
, 1861-05-20

O1D ABE SUED-Fafher Abraham would
doubtlese be snrprised tohear that he has be-
come the :'defendant" In . Law suitln Thomas
county, taway down here IN Georgia" but It
is true neYeft fthelees. As. President of the
United etat6s, th6ils held fesponsi6le for the.
taking OF the late census, md as. = few, ,afeths
officers hare Iecetve1 their pay, oqr fellow:
coYet placeiu father s:Abraham'a: hosum,n ,;
has entered suit against the arch defaultec, :
and gasnishees the postnaste1sa in various
cities In Georgia, to .forceJ Abraham TO, N
honest adj1stmeak.-1 110fnas0ik (da1 Aa&tT-
pfiaG
, 1861-05-20

SOMETHING TO Be INQUIRED 1Nro.-We find
the following paragraph in letter to the
Vicksburg. Cltzcn, dated Pensacola, April 20:
!Lieat. 1ads.rorth, o. s. 4, before being shos,
confessed that the object Of the sail boat which
landed every day under the flag of truce, was
P9 Fo g the Of E Egng the Letter. T for
ried back with them the letters written home
for the Mississippi and Alabama volunteers
4 nice trick, wasn't It will account for
the good folks at home receiving no letters
from the Cadets"
This Is the first intimation that has reached
us that Lieut., Wadsworth, or any other q. 8.
cfflcer, had been shot by tho Southern rebels.
When did it thappsn-andW what was the ofense!
II T. Times, l6th.
, 1861-05-20
'tERSluENT LOAN.

. WI ERSnIENT LOAN.
- al11ee Of capitalists in New York,
~. - y comncndablc patriotism, re-
i"eM subscriptions to the now
=, Loan. Undoubtedly they
s;:' e 'aes confidence in the secu1i-
t.>s. 1ey endorse, by large subscrip-
2s themselves.
, 1861-05-20

NEW ORLEANS, Afay 17.-Texas adGices ssy
Col Van Dorm has succeeded In causing the sur
render OF the remaining Federal troops In
Texas.
Texans in laEge numbers along the upper
frontier arc taking the necessary steps to de"
fend the State against incu1aions-
There were unfounded rumors at Moatgom-
erv thet the AbolitIouists were marching to
capture the forts on tho upper border.
, 1861-05-20
tn ;YO1r CONFUSION,

TO iyo1D CONFUSION,
i ;i:sgsrd i. IS q great misfortune that
= :t!:;=cg orr currency down by the
thc managers Of the railroads in
I'D. il concert with the merchants
zro=.ihle, ,'the bankers, did not CLASH
M the different banks and FIX,
:::ttzzsate'y rs possible, a determinate
It. each. The attempt to do busi-
s-!rsc the currency, as matters arc
s:~..ased, Will result in confusion
{ ea1iourded. Not only does the
:c:1Ae value Of each note ehange with
ii.c1laaa.:ions Of the stock market; but
K t:1le 5asis, The figures in no two
:Gte a purchaser buying q bill Of
..::rl:sa or his daily dinner, will rc-
n change from the seller, notes
RI rez cent discount, which will
e taken next door at less than
Ind SO through the whole line
:-:Sct;ons into which money enters.
:::t:::!aEdings, examinations, petty
::ss. small losses and ll-temper will
sl!rperablo accompaniment Of the
&c It is useless to hope that tho
zcy, bad IS it il, can be at once laid
;;s.d until it disappears by tho gradu-
1t:scf absorption, and something is
I'd to take ite place, it must fill its
:;;.cc. The most obvious method Of
-:stor ihe merchants to agree in pub
=t2g, OF, in their association, TO make
'1tation Of the notes and fix O value
aw which they will be willing to
ior say thirty days. It is desirable
Lists should he ~ ff.w IN n,s.nbar
Ills, and that tie values attached to
Estach as Will satisfy the public that
as not too high; yet they
!h,7e approximate cxactness, else the
1t .'1ting and boarding will begin.
a-cssat Of tho city bankers is By no
::1tesssary, though it may be desira-
'ftAe success Of any Lists that may
3fEn II they refuse to concur in
s'aa that may bo had, each nan may
IN banker, and the custodian Of
:eVn depositA To avoid the confu-
:Aeh will Inevitably follow tho con-
q aflairs now existing, the mer-
SEat all business men will permit
'su1aecd carly and judiclous action
tn
, 1861-05-20

New ORLEANS, May 1a.-The steamer Gen.
Miramou has arrived from Havana, 18th. The
United States Consul refuses to give clearan-
ces to vessels for ports In the aeceded States
The difficulties between the North and South
arc greatly affecting commerce.
, 1861-05-20
OMITTED BANKS.

rz!:st giving the value Of Illinois
s-c;, TIC hank Of America, hit. Car
": emitted. It has $27s,594 in
-,::;i:a. Which is secured by 4293, ,250
.>!s-s!l Northern except $1,000. It's
II rcr,h 05 to 90 cents, though TAX.
,7:ie Railroads. at only 90 cents on
;;.la77.
.1x.las Ds:ak Of Metropolis was also
ID. Ii circulation is worth 81 cents.
8 :1raau hank with only $50, 400 circu-
. ssure4l l'y sG5, 700 Southern bonds.
, 1861-05-20

Bosrox, May 1s.-A bin was introduced In
the House today, which proposes to prohibit
sny perben, directly OF Indirectly, from buy
Ing Or holding any collateral securities ofthe
seeded States, under the penalty Of impriaon-
meut IN the State Prison. The bill WIS re-
fered to the speeia1 committee On the Cover
mrs Address,
, 1861-05-20

An elegant dng was this afternoon presented
to B. h Skinner, Esq, Of the Metropolitan
Hotel by his boardes. It twas presented By
Mr. D. 7. Dale In very neat and appropriate
speech, when MI. Skinner responded In his
usual happy manner.
, 1861-05-20

PHILADELPHIA, May 18.-The United States
District Attorney will commence proceedings
on Monday against the prizes brought In By
the Yankee. It is doubted whether any &c
lion can be taken other than causing thelz de-
fentioN.
, 1861-05-20
Chicago, 5. N M oNDAY, MAY1ay u IS
.D0INGA IN "S8OURr..

Gen. Lyons Compume0ta to tho coun-
4fy~.An0ther Den Of Rebels 8rokcn
9os1-26O Pxtsoners Taken@Teaiinr1
4rouRhtto the eAr1enal.UontrHbn
Goods 9elxed-Namos OF the LcadefX
f'axe fsSeefRon Wno!F Fiag CaPfured-A Southern
, 1861-05-20
'llRoAD CURRENCY SCALE,

:: ''!.ilncss men in their transactions
s-t-!, received Illinois currency &C.
% tie scale Of value adopted by
:. q The railroads, which was pub
= 'he last issue oftlis paper. That
Iaallestly unfair and erroneous,
&e!d be revised and corrected at
IL dsseriminates against several
ia way that must create surprise.
,3ss%?!c, several banks secured by
n slocks 10 the full value of their
III &c placed at ninety cents, viz:
, 1861-05-20

+; MoHTaoxER1, May 18.-IArkansas has been
admitted as one Of. the Confederate States.
Delegates are present. 3. W. johnson, A.
Rust A. Il, Garland. ", ". Watkins and q.
, 1861-05-20

"NoW CoMRg, TEE TUG or WAa.ns-7-N viii
be seen BY adeepskch In another column, that
the:WarD Depaxtm at Washington :ha1nsac-
cepted the1oble offer Of three tugs By Messrs.
Pr1ndly1lle d sturgea, o( this city.
, 1861-05-20
xpECEAL NOTICE.

g. RENTING Illinois and Wisconsin
<,rto us in payment of subscriptions,
. Il. notice that 1t will be received
its ms1ket value.
, 1861-05-20
Later from Ut. Louis.

|; :eT. LOUIS, ssMay 18.-The State Tobacco
Warehouse Was vi1ited yesterday by q. &. au-
thoriies, and considerable quantity Of arms
and munitions Of war taken thereftom. -.
, 1861-05-20

NEW YoRK, 1s-The express despatch
states that the rebels fired on federal troops On
Wycomico river, when rescuing the light ship
which Tas returned by the federal troops By
several vo1eys after which no rebels could
, 1861-05-20

- From Lousiana. We learn that that State
is very sleT In furnishing her quota Of troops,
called for BY JET. Davis. The explanation Of
this is that the LouIsiana planters and farmers
fear 81 rising" Of the s1aye&. Almost every
plantation Is doubly guarded; everywhere
the slaEes arc guarded with the ntmost vigi-
lanea Planters refuse to let any Of their aa,-
ployeea enlist, but arm them, and keep them
a. q private Euard.-Rdltin,o4S IhtYiok
, 1861-05-20
Letter from Camp Bisseil,

cAsETru1E, May Il, 1851.
Editors Chicago Tribune:
Here VIC are, eight milcs from tho
late scene of blood, without any Of the
honor attached to that maneuveE. Tho boys
MGnld Tah4 gladly have gone 70 participate II the
traitors, but whether Ineir wishes Will be graf
1fed, remains to be seen. Previous to our
coming here, there were many secessIonlsts
about this vicinity, but the Union men who
Cd sudden change Of sentiment, or at least
to give Others to think so. The people here
IRE very Kind and hosp!table to both officers
and soldiers, furnishing the best the town az
tcrds, and many aro untising In their atten-
The camp has ps2:mcn, Including the at
taehes. Most Of the tents have come and the
men to-day are busy pitching them. One
hundred are now standing and most Of the
companies have moved into their camp quar-
tsrs+ 4 good and convenient building has
been obtained for hospital, and the surgeon
put it in perfect working order at the earliest
moment: Ten patients are now In it, but none
very sick.
Yesterday the first burial took place, on the
top Of high bluff The deceased mas pri-
vate in Capt. Hugnnin's company, by the
name Of Durkee Cole, from the southern part
o. Wisconsin. He died Of inflammation Of the
bowels
Several sfragg1ers have been arrested during
the PAST few nights, but none We1e long de-
timed.
Capt. Mcdonald, of st. Louis, YVES last night
brought here as a prisoner of war, and
although under strict watch, may be consid-
ersd the guest Of the officers. He claims him
selfto be 4 United States soldier, sad having
o1,oe taken an cath to serve the Government,
esls it az outrage to be required to take q
second oath net to fight against It, The great
ct annoyance to him, seems to arise from
The fact that matrimonial engagement is to
be delayed from force Of circumstances.
One Of tie men Ens accidentally stabbed In
ths neck by g bayonet the day after our arr1-
wi. Although deep wound, he Is now fcc
from all danger and Will soon be on duty.
The following is the lis: of officers:
Col John Macarthur, of Chicago.
Lilnt Col. A L. Chc:laiu, Of Galeua.
Afsj. ". D. Williams, Of Kcck Island.
Adjutant 4. c. Ducat, OF Chicago.
QuarteEmaster - Wetmore, Of Du Quoin.
CommissGry ". L. Jos!ya. Chicago.
Surgeon II. Wardner, II. D., of Chicago.
Assistant Surgeon J. H. Faris, Daaville.