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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

Making total of 264 vessels, 2557 guns, and 2lSOGl
runs. The aggregate nuuber Of seamen in the SER
vice on the 4th Of March last was 1900 The number
now is not less than 22,O0O."
In relation to Captain WILKES, the secretary
says:
"The prompt and decisive action of Captain
Wilkes on this occasion merited and received
the emphatic approval of the Department, and
if too generous forbsarance was exhibited by
him in not capturing the vessel which had these
rebel enemies on board, it may, in view of the
special circumstances and of its patriotic mo-
tives, be excused; but il must by no means be
permitted to constitute a precedent hereafter
for the treatment of any case of similar infrac-
ton of neutral obligations by foreign vessels
engaged in commerce or the carrying trade"
HeIe is what he says on the negro question :
EMPLOYMENT OF FUGITIvEs.
"In the coastwise and blockading duties of
the navy it has been not unfrequent that fugi
tives from insurrectionary places have sought
our ships for refuge and protection, and eur
naval commanders have applied to me for in
stIuction as to the proper disposition which
should be made of such refugees. My answer
has been that, if insurgents, they should be
handed over to the custody of the Government;
but if, on the contrary, they were free from
any voluntary participation in the rebellion,
and sought the shelter and protection of our
flag, then they should be cared for aud em-
ployed in some useful manner, and might be
enlisted to serve on our public vessels or in our
navy. yards, receiving wages for their labor
| If such employment could not be furnished to
all by the navy, they might be referred to the
army, and if no employment could be found for
them in the public Service, they should be ahot0ed
to proceed freely and peaceaby, WithOW restraint,
to seek IOeGhood in any loyal portion Of tie
country. This I have considered to be the
whole required duty, in the premises, of ouI
naval officers"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06
tBy telegraph
New Yorlr UInrlrnf.


NEW YORK, December 6.-Receipts ofFlOur
1853 brls market may be quoted shade
frmeI: sales of $4,000 brls. az S. 45@5 50
for superfDe State; $5 coos 75 for extra
State $5 4095 80 for super6ne Western;
So 70@5 80 for common to medium extra
Western; So 90@5 95 for shipping brands
extra round hoop Ohio. Canadian Flour q
shade better: sales of 6,000 brls at s. 45(@
8 80 for superfne; S. 65@7 so for common
10 choice extra. Rye Flour steady at
So 506D4 40.
The receipts of Wheat are 230 LOG bushels;
the market rules quite firm, with fair ex-
port demand sales of IL, 900 bushels at ST. 25
for good Chicago spring; 81 29@l 29X for
Milwaukee Club; 81 306l 81 for amber Iowa;
81 32@l 81 for winter red Western, and
81 3S for amber Michigan. Rye is firm: sales
at 94@85c. Barley is steady and unchanged
at 7O@sOc.
The receipts of Corn were 159 563 bushels.
The market is unchanged: sales of 10000
bushels at 6315@64c. for mixed Western; Tie.
for white " Western. Oats unchanged at 44@
ACC. for Canada, Western and State.
Pork quit: sales of l. 700 barrels at $l2 so
0l3 for mess, snd S8 $500 for prime. Beef
unchanged. Cut Meats inactive. Lard quiet
and unchanged; sales of 100 barrels at $40
9%c.
Butter selling at 1l@l6c for Ohio, and I6
@23c. for State. Cheese steady at 6@9c.
Whisky quiet at zoe,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06
NEWPORT NEWS.

Cry COUNCIL REPoRT.-Licensea to keep
coffee houses were granted to H. Barlow at
$50, and Joseph Bardo at $l5 Seventy-five
bushels Of coal and twenty six dollars worth
of groceries were distributed to the poor
during the past two weeks by the Council
Committee.
A DEFAULTER.-James @. Simmons, who
was lately collector in the town of Brooklyn,
but now attached to Colonel Munday's Regi-
ment, was arrested at Camp King yesterday
and brought to this city. The charge against
him is embezzlement of some of the public
funds intrusted to his care. His friends feel
confident of his innocence, as he has always
borne an excellent reputation for honesty.
His trial will take place to morrow.
TRooPs FROM THE iNTERIoR.-The steamer
B. J. adams arrived at our city yesterday,
from Louisville, and made landing at the
Newport Barracks, having on board FIVE
hundred and fifty men recruited in the Vicin-
ity of Frankfort, Kentucky. They were in
command of Colonel Lindsey, and were en-
route to Greenupsburg, Greenup County,
where they will be consolidated with regi-
ment that has been partially formed there.
The adams left ON her upward trip about four
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06
A Suffering Woman.

A minister travelling in the backwoods,
and, espying a cabin, entered on his mission
of mercy. The lady of the house, (she being
the only one present, and rightly judging
his errand,) when she perceived him ap-
preaching, seized the Bible, and when he en-
tered was to all intents busily engaged in
perusing the volume. He noticed, however,
that she held the book with the letters re-
versed, or, in other words, upside down.
After the usual courteSies, the minister in
quiTed of what she was reading.
sob, bout the ole prophets" was the evil
IDENTIFY self-satisfactory response.
sit is very edifying to read of the suffer-
ing and death of Christ" said the minister.
"And 80 that good man is dead, is he 2"
asked the matron, evidently getting inter
ested.
Certainly he is"
"Well, that's just the way. I've been at
John long time TO take the ne Wspapers, but
he won't. Every body in the world might
die, and we not get to read word about il,
said the woman in rapid tone.
"Ah, woman, you are in the dark" said
the preacher, with elongated face.
Eyes, know We are. I've been at John
long time to put window in the fur end
of the house, but he won't do that, either"
IL perceive you are weak in knowledge
~ know Pm weak; and guess if you had
the bilious fever, and heen takin' Dr. Ayers
Sasaafras an Batarack Pills as long as have,
you'd be weak too" replied the woman, in
rather an angry tone OF voice, and half an
octave higher than usual.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

THE SLAVE POPULATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
General DraytOn has made a report to Gov
ernor Pickens, of s. c., in relation to the slave
population, in which he says;
So far from there being any insurrectonary
feeling among them, can assure your excel
lency that have never seen nor heard of any
act of pillaging, incendiarism or violence in
any direction. It is true that the negroes of
few plantation have shown spirit of insub-
ordination by refusing to move higher up the
country when ordered to do SO by their owners,
but this disobedience should be assigned rather
to feeling of dismay and utter helplsssness at
being left alone and unprotected by the pTecip-
itate abandonment by their masters of their
plantations, than from any organized plan Of
resistance to the authority they had been ac'
customed to obey. But now feel much salts
faction in stating, for the information of your
excellency, that the negroes are fast recovering &
from their fright and coming forth from their
hiding places, and quietly and submissively re-
suming their agricultural labors, without the
guidance or presence, in many instances, OF
either master or overseer.
In conclusion, would respectfully advise
that all planters and Overseers who are NOT
mustered into service, and are owners OF agents
Of property ON the mainland, should, without
| delay, return to their several neighborhoods
| and thus by their presence prevent Iecur'
| renee of that excitement among their people
which has been due in great measure to theil
| absence.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06


POLICE CoURT.-Thirteen new and eight
continued cases came up in the Police Court
this morning.
Joseph Schnee, for abuse Of family, was
discharged, he having emigrated from that
part of Germany whtre IL is considered law
full for msn to whip his wife, and not hav-
ing been in this country long enough to
learn our laws. His wife, likewise, was
willing to forgive him, having had ample
time to repent since she commenced the pros
ecution.
John DUNLAP, driver of the Mount Auburn
omnibus, was fined so for careless driving
running over boy who fell from an omni-
bus preceding him. ...
Ellen Clark, white woman, was sent to
the City Prison for ten days, for outrageously
abusing colored woman named Serena AL
lsop, and breaking in her windows. Had
the injured party been q white woman, the
Judge remarked the sentence would have
been thirty days, from which it appears that
in his opinion the races are to each other as
three to one-the first exact estimate from
Democratic source we remember to have
heard.
The case of VIM. and Robert Morrison ac-
cused of manning, was continued till Mon
day next.
Thomas Burke, for striking his mother
with pistol, with intent to kill, was held
over till Monday next for trial. It appears
that the defendant is a dangerous man, that
he has been in the Lunatic Asylum, and
that bis mother is still very feeble from the
effect of the blows inflicted. Still she is un-
willing to testify against him, and the prose.
cution will probably be dropped.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

folk with humber Of letters and clothing
for the prisoners at Richmond.
The steamer Illinois leaves for Port Royal
with troops for General Sherman this eTen-
ing.
The Norfolk Day. Book Of to-day contains
message from Gov. Letcher
The main points Of which is his regret
that Fortress Monroe is not in the possession
of the Confederate States.
The rebel Congress, at its session on the
Sd inst, passed resolution Of thanks to
General Sterling Price for his active service
in Missouri. -.
Governor Letcher urges n forward move.
ment He says the banks of the Potomac are
not the places to fight, but the banks Of the
Susquehanna.
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AMUSRMENTs.

WooD's THEATHR. Last nights entertain
ment drew forth very fine audience. "Ju-
lien St. Pierre" was we'll sustained by Mr..
Booth, and in the final act of Macbeth the
performance was most excellent. Tonight
this celebrated tragedian will appear as
"Shylock" in The Merchant of Venice; and
as 'Jenkins" in Too Much for Good Nature
As this is Mr.. Booths benefit night, and last
appearance but one, we expect a large at
tendance.
NATIONAL THEATER.-All of the places of
real amusement in this city, we confess
Dams Amphitheater leads the van. Hypo-
chondriacs will find much easier and surer
cure by dropping in at the National for a few
hours, than all the quack medicines ever
compounded can effect in life time. The
wit of Dan and DR.. Hayer is irresistible, be-
sides the excellent performance of the troupe
of actors, forms an attraction astonishing and
pleasing.
PIKE's OPERA HoUsE-B Benefit Of Mr.. Neat5e.
This gentleman's name is up for benefit TO-
night, when Bulwer's classical and histori-
cal play of Richelieu will be presented for the
occasion. Mr.. Neafie will appear as the
Cardinal" Shakspeare's comedy of
katherine and Petruchio is also on the bill,
Mr.. J. H. Taylor as Petruchio. Better or
more pleasing selections could not be made
than the above. The pieces embrace the
full strength of this really talented company,
which our citizens have acknowled the best
that has ever appeared in this city. Mr..
Nea6e is q whole souled gentleman, and we
express our regret that his engagement has
not been more remunerative; but tonight
we hope the good people of Cincinnati will
not forget him.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

REBEL THEFTs.-Some days since a notice
was published far and wide that blankets,
clothing, ETC., could be sent under flag of
truce from Fortress Monroe to Mr.. Huger,
at Norfolk, who would send them to the
Federal prisoners at Richmond. This gener-
osity has been duly appreciated, and supplies
have been sent, which, it is hoped, have been
applied to the purposes for which they were
intended. We have, however, seen a letter
from an officer in Fort Pickens which states
that, in response 70 q similar offer, dozen
suits of clothes were sent over to Pensacola
for the Billy Wilson men taken prisoners
in the Santa Rosa affair. The day after, a
dozen rebel captains had on the clothing.
Men who steal forts, mints, arsenals and
arms will hardly hesitate over SO small a
theft as pair of breeches.-NeW York Poet
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

THE GUTHRIE GRAY REeIMENT-We are
pleased to learn that this excellent regiment
is in fair way of retrieving its late dis
graceful mutiny at Louisville. The men who
have visited our city on French leave" are
returning to their duty with feelings of salts
faction. It was natural these soldiers should
want to see their relatives, but it would have
been more creditable, and their reception,
when they return, would have been laden
with the greatest enthusiasm and joy. They
are a fine body of men, and have done good
service, and ifgiven an opportunity in the ap-
preaching advance into Tennessee, we feel
assured they will render such an account of
themselves that will fire with pride the
breasts of those they leave behind.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

DEPARTURE OF CAvALRY.-Colonel Ken
netts Fourth Cavalry Regiment, lately quar-
tered at Camp Dennison, has been ordered to
report to General Buel, at Louisville. The
regiment will arrive here this afternoon
The Srdder, Thomas E. Tatt, Ida May, En-
ma Duncan and Champion have been char
tered to transport the command and its bag
gage, the whole consisting of LAO men,
l,45O horses, l4O wagons, and 10 ambulances.
Colonel Taylors Fifth Ohio Cavalry Regi-
ment, also encamped at Camp Dennison, re-
ceived marching orders last evening to pro-
ceed Immediately to Louisville. The order
was received by the boys' with deafening
shouts of applause. In less than an hour
they had pulled stakes, had every thing
packed and were ready for the march; but
another order arrived later in the evening,
OBTAINING them until tomorrow morning.
Major Hays came TO the city this morning to
secure transportation.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

A LUDIcRoUs SCENE IN TEET-sHoP.-A
ludicrous scene took place in one of the
numerous tent-shops in the city on the day
of the departure of the Tenth Regiment for
Louisville. One of the "boys," who, by the
way, had partaken tolerably freely of some-
thing stronger than Catawba, sought out
the girl he was about ''leaVing behind him."
in one of the tent.shOps of the city where
she was employed. After calling at several
establishments, be finally hit upon the right
one, and marching up and down the long
line of girls, casting inquisitive glances at
each face, the person in charge of the estab.
lishment asked him his business.
"Why," said be, "I'm looking for my girl"
Daughter, | suppose2 What might be
her name, sir2"
''Daughter l never had such thing in
my liiel Didn't think these soldier clothes
made me look SO old as that. tell you Pm
after my girl what We promised to marry
after the war. Will you show me to her2'
"Not knowing the name of the girl whom
you are seeking, it will be impossible to
comply with your request, but you have the
liberty of passing quietly along the line OF
sesmstresses until you come to the right
one"
'Thank you'll thank you'll I can pick her
out OF thousand;" and he took up the line
of march, scanning each female form as
closely as he would thicket in which q
masked battery was expected to open its fire
"There she is, by golly-my own dear
Mary p and he caught one of the frightened
girls around the neck, who screamed as only
a woman can scream.
The vision of our hero being somewhat OBJ
scured by the liquor he had imbibed, added
to the binding lint which flies about such
rooms, had mistaken the identity Of his
''lady lOve;" but the real "Mary," as good
luck would have ii, made her appearance
Just in time to prevent his ejectment from the
room, and joyfully submitted to the bear-huG
and kisses of the bold soldier boy.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

WARNING TO BoYs.-Y esterday morning a
boy nine years of age attempted to ride to
school by jumping on the rear of the Mount
off on the corner of Main and Fifth-streets,
and was run over by an omnibus that was
following. Had it not been for the care of
the driver in guiding the horses, which he
could not check, the boy might have been
killed. We mention this that such children
may be more careful in future, and that their
parents may give them the proper instruction
at home. It would be sad indeed, if one Of
these reckless lads were to be killed because
their parents neglected to give him warning.
people whose business does not permit them
10 be thus hindered.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

TROUBLE WITH TRooPs.-We are informed
that the troops which came up on the steamer
B. j. adams yesterday refused to leave Louis
vile. The steamer Telegraph No. 8, with
fourteen hundred regulars on board, was
lying at the wharf They we're ordered off
soldiers that they could take their choice
to be fred into by the regulars OF peaceabIy
march on the adams. The mutiny was in
stantly subdued, and the men, perceiving
they were in no pleasant position, in good
order marched on the steamer, satisfied SOL
diering is no childs play during war time.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06
LAW REPORT,


RooN No. 1.-Elizabeth Benedict ps. VIM.
Benedict. Petition for divorce on the ground
tilted that the defendant neglected his wife,
and some time ago wrote her note that he
was about to commit suicides and had a
statement published in the Times that he had
done 80, but was seen riding about town the
next day. The case was taken under advise
ment.
RooM No. 2.-Sterling VS. Harden. In an
ejectment suit verdict was returned that
the plaintiff was entitled to forty. nine six
tieths of the property.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06
AUCTION SALES.

A UCTION aALE-BY SMITH WILLIAMS,
apom Nos AZ and "A East Third, street.-Dry
Goods and Furniture at Auction On SATURDAY
MORNING, December I, at nine o'clock, will be
1oid at our salS-roOms, ~ aud ~ East Third at /,
! good stock Of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, &c,
At ten O'clock, large stock OF New Furniture,
Consisting Of in part u dozen Bedsteads some very
line marbie.top Bureaus, do. WashBtAnds, Ward.
robes, Boo leases, Extension and other Tables,
Cribs, Lounges, PeTlor and oaneseat CHAIRS Cane
de6 SMITH 4 WILLIAMS, AuctioneerS.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

WATER woRKs.-The Beard met yesterday
afternoon, all the members present. The
minutes of last meeting were read and ap-
proved, and claims allowed, amounting to
$3,695 27, of which $l,194 rs was for weekly
wages, and the balance for sundry claims.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolped, That in future no claims for over
charge of water rents to consumers will be al
lowed, unless the claim be presented within
three months from the expiration of the time
for which the bills are made.
The Board then adjourned.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

BURGLARY.-Some idiotic thief or thieves,
broke into our countiDg'room last night,
and after considerable hard work, succeeded
in breaking open the cash drawer and carried
Off nothing. They attempted the iron
safe, one of Hall, Carroll & Co.'s patent, but
it resisted their efforts. We do not wish the
burglars any harm, and if they will remit US
enough money to pay for a new lock, why
well say no more about it. The bare idea
of breaking into a newspaper Office, such
times as these, is indeed rediculOus-and we
can not but pity the fellows who have
fallen SO low. We chronicle their exploits
in the city, but it never occurred to US they
entertained ill-will toward us, or a desire to
take from US our bread and meat. Only send
us money enough to buy new lock, good
one remember, and we Il forgive you.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

THE MAIL BOAT SUPERIOR" FIRED INTo.-
AS the mail-boat Superior was on her up
trip from Louisville, when a short distance
above Tottens Landing, three men riding
on horseback on shore hurrahed for jeff
Davie. A passenger on the boat, whose pa
triotsm could not stand any such insult,
drew a navy revolver and fred at them. The
men returned the fire with buckshot, one of
which passed through the cap on the head of
the boats pastry cook. This had the desired
effect to drive the passengers in the cabin,
who did not venture forth until out Of reach
of buckshot.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

COUNTY MATTERs.-The Board of County
Commissioners this morning transacted the
following business;
A communication was received from the
Grand Jury, asking the Board of Commits
sioners to sanction a visit of that body to
the Long View Asylum. The Auditor was
authorized to answer said communication,
notifying. them that in the opinion of the
Board IL is unnecessary to make such visit
at this time, inasmuch as said institution was
visited by the Grand Jury last month.
Pursuant to resolution adopted at the
last meeting, the Union Bridge Company
met. Present-William Shaw, P. NJ. Smell,
f. J. Rodebush, Cermont County; J. N.
Rdgeway, f. j. Mayer, Hamilton County.
The bids for a new roofing and weather.
boarding of Union Bridge were opened and
the contract awarded to John Goodrich, at
$5 35 per square for roofing, and SO "a per
square for weather. boarding.
The Board authorized the Finance Com
mitIee of the City Council to draw upon the
County Treasury for $4,000, in payment of
"a note given for money distributed to fami-
lies of volunteers.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

LECTURE BY BAYARD TAYLOR. - Bayard
Taylor has been engaged by the Young Mems
Mercantile Library Association to deliver
lecture at Smith & Nixon's Hall on the even-
ing of the 10th of January next. His sub
iect will be "The American People Socially
Considered" The intimate acquaintance
which Mr.. Taylor has by his travels formed
with the people of foreign countries qualities
him 10 place Americans in their proper social
status. We shall, therefore, expect some.
thing valuable in the coming lecture.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

ANDERsoN's BoDY-GUARD-This is the
name of body of cavalry numbering ninety
three men, which arrived at the wharf last
evening from Pittsburg, en- route to Louis.
vile. They are picked men, from different
counties in Pennsylvania and have been
qusrtered at Carlisle Barracks for the past
six weeks. They were reviewed by General
Anderson previous to leaving that point.
They are commanded by Captain W. P. Pal
mer, and are the best dressed cavalry COM
pany we have ever met with. They came
down on the steamer Argonaut, and left to-
day at noon for their destination.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06

WHOEVER heard tell of times like these.
Ladies can go to Mrs. Hanovers Millinery
Store, 100 Fifth street. and take their pick
from a large assortment of nice black trim
med bonnets for So. Felt or straw flats for
forty.fv cents.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-06
INBI4INGS.

The trial of Frederick Hundermau, ac-
cused Of setting fire to the buildings in PEN
dleton two weeks ago, was concluded in the
Police Court yesterday by his honorable
acquittal.
Martin Burchell, drayman, was thrown
from his vehicle yesterday, near the White
water Canal Basin, and dislocated his
shoulder.
Cook, one of the murderers of Kate Bureau,
has been pardoned out of the Penitentiary
by the Governor