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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-10

THE OCCUPATION OF NEW ORLEANs.-The
Louisville Journal is inclined to credit the
report that the Crescent City has been occu-
pied by the Federal troops. In its issue of
Wednesday its editor says:
We have heard vague rumors for several
days that New Orleans had been occupied by
the Federal troops. Intelligence was re-
ceived in this city last evening, by the way
of Nashville, which leads us to believe that
the rumor has its foundation in fact. One
report, in which we place confidence, says
that the Federal forces took possession of the
city on the 9th instant, without firing gun
1t is said that the feet, after the desertion o.
Ship Island by the rebels, passed Mississippi
City, Biloxi and Pass Christian, which were
evacuated, and made an easy conquest OF the
city. 1t was found that the incomplete forti.
fcation at Bay st. Louis had been abandoned
by the rebels, and the city surrendered or
the 9th inst, in compliance with the forma
demand of the commander of the Fedora
forces.
The above statement is the substance of
dispatch said to have been published in tn,
Nashville papers of the 9Th inst.
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NB- MARBLE MONUMENTS AND MANTLEs-The
best and cheapest in the market, at No. 257 West
Fifth-st. lse2l-tf1 Il WHITE SUN.
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EMIGRATION TO HAYTl.-The Detroit I'D.
verhser notices the departure Of forty negroes
from that city for Hay ii, and states that there
are some four hundred more getting ready
in the neighborhood of Detroit, and in Can
ada, to follow to the same destination.
Brown, Harris and others, who have taken
an interest in placing the advantages of a
home. to the African race in Hayti before
prominent colored citizens of the North and
Canada, quite spirit of emigration has been
aroused. The emigrants this season will
probably be over ten thousand, and the re-
ports they send back are generally favorable,
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nB- You can save leo per cent. by getting Pio-
lures at MEEKER's uate Applegate's) Gallery, cor
ner of Fifth and Main. se27-tf
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Dissolution.

WNHE PARTNERSHIP HBRETOFORE
n existiDg between the undersigned, under the
firm name of Ryland, HRmmett 4 II itch, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, Henry Hammstt
alone will settle the business of the firm.
JAMES W RYLAND,
HENRY HAMMECT,
HORATIO N. HATCH,
+. DONALDSON.
Cinc. matt, October 5, 1861.
The pu. Tic are respectfully notified that, having
pul chased 'he interest of my former partners, Of
tinue the Han Jware and Cutlery Business at the old
stand, No. 90 Main st Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, October 5, 1861.
We cordially recommend our customers to
successor, MIR. Hammett. who continues the bus-
ness at the old stand. JAMES w RYLAND,
H0BATI0 HATCH,
#. DONALDSON.
Cincinnati October g. 1851 oc8
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HOME INTEREST,

RB- You can save 500 per cent. by getting your
Likeness at the new Star Gallery, 26 Fifth st.
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Sg- 4. A. EYsTER, CLOCKS, Watchss end Sswelry,
eos. S43 and I'll Central-avenue. 't .
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Army Suffers, AttentlOnI

WYE HAVE ON HAND LARGE
w stock of Ruled Gap Letter and CONNER iaI
Note Papers of various qualities at very low prices,
to which we invite your attention.
NIXON, CHATFIELD Il WOODS,
Wholesale Paper Warehouse,
Bel7-tf ~ and ~ Walnut st.
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TESTIMONIAL TO MAJOR ANDERSON. -
Messrs, Bali, Black & Co., Of New York,
have just completed the manufacture of a
magnificent gold box, to be presented by the
Common Council Of that city to Brigadier-
General Anderson, the hero of Sumter. The
token was ordered some time ago, bat the
elaborate workmanship expended thereon
delayed its more speedy completion. The
box is octagonal in shape, about three inches
deep and five inches long. In front of the
lid is miniature eagle of solid gold, while
upon the top of the cover is represented the
gallant soldier in kneeling posture and the
Goddess of Liberty in the act of placing a
crown upon his brow. The workmanship is
exquisite, the likeness of Anderson, though
in such miniature form, being perfect. Tie
box presents the following inscription;
"The freedom of the city of New York
conferred upon Major Robert Anderson by
its corporate authorities, in recognition Of
his gallant conduct in defending Fort Sum-
ter against the attack of the rebels of South
Carolina, April 1918, 1861"
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Printers Flat Cap.

WYE HAVEAFULL STOCK OF WHITE
w and Blue, Wove aud Laid Flat Cap, ~, a. 10
sPe Is y iOS Fl 3Psr9F H 9RqPFf a oT WPpn For
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MARRIED.

ps- ALWAYS IN SEsSION-Queen City
Commercial College, opposite The Post
OfilCe heS VI
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II HANsELMANN, a Justice OF the Peace Of Cino
einnati Township, Hamilton County, ohio.-F;
Kleine Co. vs.. Thomas r. Brown-On the 27th Of
September, 1861, said Justice issued an order of
attachment against the property of said defendant,
for the sum OF Sl67 ard said IL for hear
ing on the 18th day Of November, at o'clock A NJ.
Cincinnati. October 7, 1851. ocS-S;
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THE WILSON ZoUAvRs AT SANTA Rosa
ISLAND Colonel, better known as "Billy,"
Wilson has written three letters to Mr.
Wilkes, which are published in the Spirit of
the Times of this week.
The Colonel says that Santa Rosa Island
''is certainly the most desolate hard-travel-
ing, hot and scorching sand bank he was
ever on" Four of his companies are away
one practiclpg field and heavy artillery in the
fort, the other three at Fort Jefferson. The
remaining six companies, numbering three
hundred and seventy five men, are armed,
says Wilson, with the old muskets-some
want locks, bayonets, cartridge-boxes and
barres-every one will either burst or bend
after FIVE shots are fired" The Colonel
writes: 81 close without correction. A shell
has been fired"
Under date of September ID, he sends an
account OF the part taken by the Zouaves in
cutting out and burning the rebel schooner,
The story of which has been printed already.
The following is characteristic
"My men are remarkably healthy, only
twelve in the hospital when in the fort,
many, many more. Colonel Brown don't
understand how my men can stand it so well,
having so much fatigue duty and hard work;
beat their men all TO pieces and yet my boys
are all small, young fellows; it's a wonder to
him. told him the reason was, they were
New Workers, used to run about at night"
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MILITARY NOTICES.

Pg- CAVALRY RECRUITS WANTED.
Twenty able. bodied men wanted to fill
Capt. @. NJ. PooI's Company Of Cavalry, &14
attached to Col W. II, II. TaylOr's Begi- 1$5apM
ment Men put Immediately into camp IHI&
and furnished with every thing. Pay Sl4
per month. Apply at Head quarters. in Metropol-
itan Building, corner of Ninth and Wal ut .sts,
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HNLAIRVOYANCE.-A Err SONS
~ wishing to know important matters about
their present and future prospects hear the par
ticulars from the undersigned, who will stay only
a few weeks in this city. Sho may be consulted on
all matters concerning love, marriage, courtship,
absent friends, law and business matters. Hours
of consultation, between O'Clock A NJ. and P.
NJ. House, DIG, Sixth-st corner Of Plum, (en-
se2O.x@ '0"'" MRS. wUNDERLH.
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Fine Book Papers.

nUR STOCK OF BOOK PAPERS, COM.
" PRlSlNG the various sizes, qualities and
prices, is very large and complete. Printers will
hnd 1t to their advantage to examine our stock be-
fore purchasing G elsewhere.
NIXON, CHATFIELD 4 WOODS,
sel7.h ~ and 20 Walnut st.
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DEFORE B. G. TRUE,'A JUSTICE OF
u THE PEACE of CINCINNATI Township, corner
of Central avenue and Ninth-Atreet. .-Francis IL.
Rowe Vs, Samuel IL. Rowe.- On the I'd day OF Sep:
tember, said Justice issued an oroer Of stt9ehment
for October l6, 1861, at O'Clock A. M.
Cincinnati, September 8, 1861. ssl2 oW"
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DBR-This ig cheap, easily. managed substance,
imparting no unpleasantness, aud it's success IL
always certain. We are manufacturing largely
and are prepared to supply any demand, at low
price, W. J. M. GORDON BRO,
Manufacturing Chemists and Druggists,
Oc4 N. Il. cor. CentEal.aV. and Eighth-st.
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Cincinnati Market

CINCINNATI, Jan 3.-Flour firm and il
good demand; sales 1000 brls at 65(94 "a
for super; 4 1905 90 for common to good
extra Wheat rather higher and in good
demand at l o3 for red and l 08 for white.
/ Corn 3d. Rye 81. Barley 75080 and in
good demand. Oats 81 and steady. Whisky
advanced to IA, with sales of 1900 brls.-
Hogs in large supply, the receipts reaching
$4,000 head in the last "a hours, but the
demand is good and prices were fully sus-
tanned; 5000 head sold at 1905 95; the
prevailing rates for those averaging
200, 22O, were SOFAS 85. There is
good demand for mess pork and prices
25c higher; sales $500 brls at Is 90
@15 %; the latter rate for good
brands city. Lard 9t@94, and in good
demand Bulk meats 53@74, with sales
of 100000 lbs without packages Green
meats firm at A for shoulders; 6&O6E for
hams. There is an active demand for gro
ceries, with sales 22O hhds sugar at 53M7;
600 bbls molasses at $1,000; AGO bags cof-
fee at l3@I32.
The demand for money is increasing and
was quite pressing. The banks will be
closed tomorrow, which brought two days
payments together. Exchange on New York
and Boston declined to ] premium.
The city authorities give notice that they
are preparing to redeem $500, 900 worth of
city bonds issued to the Little Miami Rail
way Company, and the water works board.
None OF these bouds are due, but this
amount having accumulated in the sink
ing fund treasury, it has been thought wise
to reduce the Indebtedness of the city.
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WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 3.-The legisla-
ture met at Dover on Wednesday and or
ganized by choosing DR.. B. r. Martin OF
Sussex, Speaker of the Senate, and Mr.,
Williamson of New Castle, Speaker OF the
House.
Hon. H. Dickson, Commissioner from
Mississippi was received to-day and ad-
dressed both Houses in a strong secession
speech, taking ground in favor OF South
Carolina and secession, and inviting Della
ware to join in a Southern Contederacy-
He claimed the right to secede, and SAID
if they were not allowed to do so war was
inevitable. The speech of Mr.. Dickson was
greeted with applause and Kisses.
After his speech the House adopted
unanimously the following resolution, IN
which the Senate concurred by majority ::
ResoIred That having extended to Ion.
H. Dickson, commissioner from Mississippi,
the courtesy due him as representative of
a sovereign state of the co1federacy, as we'll
as the State he represents we deem 1t pro
per and due to ourselves and the people of
Delaware to express our unqualified dlsap-
prevail of the remedy for the existing diff
culties suggested by the resolution Of the
Mississippi legislature
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Mr. UpNnlngS presented Tue report VI
r,oat;n. held in Jefferson, Ohio, repudiating
tho .dea of a compromise on the part OF the
Sorth, and endorsing the sentiments of Sen
ators Wade, Hale, and others.
Mr.. Hutchings moved its reference to the
committee of 33.
MI John Cochrane opposed this as it ap-
Peared the committee was to be made the
receptacle for all resolutions of all kinds
The subject was so referred.
! Mr. Clements moved to reconsider the
/ vote.
Mr.. Hutchings moved to lay that motion
on the table.
Mr.. Cox said those resolutions were con-
/ ceived in hypocrisy and Matched in dis
union.
Mr.. Hutchingss motion prevailed-89
| to 90.
Mr.. Sherman by a request of his friends
withdrew the appeal made yesterday from
the decision of the Chair, who had overruled
Mr.. Sherman's point, that the latter could
in the present state of the business intro
duce a resolution referring the Carolina Sc
ceSsion question to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Mr.. Bingham, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported back with amendments the
bill further to provide for the collection of
the revenue on imports, giving the Presi-
dent further power for that purpose. He
moved they be printed and be re"7mmitted.
Mr.. Bocock wished to know in response
to what petition or resolution this bill was
brought before the House.
Mr.. Bingham replied that it was not re-
sponsive to any petition or resolution, but
was the bill he introduced last Monday I'M
der the rule, which was regularly referred
to the Committee on Judiciary He want
ed the bill and amendments printed that
every member might see what it is.
Mr.. Branch demanded the previous ques-
tion on the motion to recommit He did
not want the bill kept in a position to be
called up at any time. He wanted the
question disposed of now.
Mr.. Houston said if the bill involved i'm
portant changes in the law it should be dis
cussed in committee of the whole on the
State of the Union.
Mr.. Bingham replied that it could be dis
cusSed as we'll in the House.
Mr.. Houston said True, if the majority
were not disposed to domineer over the mi
nority.
Mr. Bingham said II have already said
that desire the bill to be printed that
every gentleman may see what it is.
Mr.. Bocock.-Will you give US fair no
tice when you call up the bill. All we de
sire is to have an opportunity to lift up
our voices in behalf of the Constitution, ard
have a reasonable opportunity to oppose the
bill
Mr. Bingham.-I certainly do not desire
to thwart such an opportunity. l shall not
call up the motion to recommit, without
giving reasonable notice, and | am sure the
gentleman would ask nothing more.
It was generally agreed that the question
should be considered as unfinished business
on Tuesday next
The House went into committee of the
whole on the Legislative, Judicial and Ex-
ecuuve appropriation bill.
The House then adjourned for want of
quorum till Monday.
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New Yor9E NfnrEef-

New YORK, Jan. S,--Flour has advanced
+ sc per bbl and in moderate demand for
export and home consumption; sales of
1880 bbls at $ 3O@5 40 for super state /;
/ 5 SOFAS 70 for extra state; 8 3O@5 40 for
super western; 5 SOFAS 90 for common to
medium extra western 80G5 80 for
shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio ;;
market closing rather quiet, with shippers
disposed to hold off. Rye flour 25(d94 10.
Corn meal 3 5O@3 55. Whisky more ac-
tive and firmer; sales 700 bbls at $4,000.
Wheat lG92c better, with fair export de-
mand wn,er red western l 3501 80
white western 47@l so. Corn in fair
export and moderate home demand at 7l@
II for mixed western. Oats dull and lower
sales at 31@36. Pork quiet and firm
sales 700 bbls at 6 81 for mess 10 50@
u SO for prime. Beef dull and heavy
Cut meats dull and heavy at 81 for should
ers; 7996 for hams. Dressed hogs firm at
6T071 for corn fed. Live hogs frmFat
54@5s. Bacon steady; city long ribbed
middles ST short ribbed do 81. Lard firm
with fair export demand, at 10000 for
prime western; 94@92 for No. /. Butter
l0GI5 for Ohio; 14@2O for state. Cheese
9G01O4. Molasses quiet and unchanged
n. o. "a. Sugar steady; Cuba 58@53;
N. o. 53@54.
Stocks irregular.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Business will be
quite generally suspended tomorrow. The
stock exchange, corn exchange and public
buildings will all be closed.
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RIVER ITEMS.
STEAMBOAT REGISTER.

STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
Universe, Cincinnati; RObt. Campbell, jr., Lou.
Matte Cooke r. Green; Grey Eagle, Lou.
DEPARTED.
Universe, New Orleans Robt. Campbell, N. o.;
Matte Cooke, b. Green ; Grey Eagle, Louisville.
''.."The Weather, yesterday, was mod
erately mild during the greater part of the
day. After dark it commenced showing,
with tendency to end in rain. The river
is receding rapidly. The guards of the old
wharf boat have once more fairly e-aereed
from the water. Business was dull as usual
there being only two or three arrivals and
departures.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 3.-River fallen IL inch
es. Now 1871 feet in the channel. Wealth
er cloudy. Mercury 24'.
PITTSBURGH. Jan. 3-River four feet by
pier mark and falling. Weather clear and
mild.
1.-THE Dunbar is the lightning packet
for Paducah and way points to-day at l
o'clock. Capt. Fowler and clerks Dusouchet
and Bunting are exceedingly good boatmen
and clever fellows.
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DETROIT, Jan. 3.-The Michigan legisla-
ture met at Lansing yesterday and organ
lied by electing Dexter Mussey of Macomb
speaker. The retiring Governor delivered
his annual message to both houses. The
State affairs are represented as in a pros
porous condition. He takes strong ground
against the right of secession, charges the
President Of the U. S. with disappearing
the principles of the Republican party, and
attributes the present sectional excitement
to the misrepresentation of the northern
Democratic press es to the intentions and
designs of that party. In relation perso n
al liberty laws of this State. he saws if th"y
are Unconstitutional and in conflict with
the fugitive slave law they should be re
pealed but says these laws are right and
speak the sentiments of the people, and are
in strict accordance with the constitution
and ought not to be repealed. Let them
stand. This is no time for timid and vas
cillating councils while the cry of treason is
ringing in our ears.
The message of the incoming governor
will be delivered to-day.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Iutelligence was
received last night that Fort Sumpter is now
beseiged. That all Major Anderson's com
munications are cut off. That Fort Moul-
trie has been completely repaired and the
guns remounted, and that everything is in
readiness to open fire on Major Anderson.
New batteries are being erected around him
by the people, and every day the danger and
difficulties of reinforcing him are increased.
His frequent applications for REINFORCE
ments and even the tears and prayers of his
wife having failed to move the President,
he has determined again to renew his re-
guest, but will perish if he must in the fort.
His men have bound themselves with an
oath to stand and perish with him.
1t is beyond a doubt that q combination
is forming to take forcible possession of the
government at Washington on or before the
4th of March, but the precise time is not yet
determined
The above is from sources which leaves
no doubt of its reliability Gentlemen CEN
sure the apparent inactivity of the President,
contending that by availing himself Of the
counsefs and services of Lieut.. General
Scott all possibility of danger could be
averted.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-There is now well
authenticated evidence of the purpose Of the
secessionists to seize upon Washington and
prevent the Inauguration of Mr.. Lincoln
For this purpose 5,OO0 men have been drill
ing for months past in Maryland and Vir-
ginia under officers of the regular army.
Mr.. Buchanan reiterates his determine
ton to collect the revenues at Charleston,
and the steamer Anacosta, now here, has
been ordered to be in readiness to join the
vessels already mentioned, for the purpose
if necessary to assist Mcintyre in his du-
ties.
Five thousand citizens of Baltimore have
signed a letter to Gov. Hicks of Maryland
approving his refusal to convene the legis-
lature of Maryland. The list is headed by
John P Kennedy, Ex-Secretary of the
Navy, and embraces nine-tenths of the
business men of she city.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The Post Office
Department has Cancelled its contract with
the Isabella line for tile conveyance of the
mails from Charleston to Key West.
Many persons found it impossible to OBJ
tain admittance to the Senate galleries. they
being crowded as early as 10 o'clock this
morning. In addition to oratOrical attractions
it was thought the President would trans
nit the contemplated message relative to
affairs in South Carolina. This however
has been necessarily delayed to ascertain
pending questions Instead Of the message,
however, the President sent in an important
nomination for Collector in the neighbor-
hood of Charleston Harbor. The name is
believed to be VIM. McIntire of Pennsyl-
vania, although others say he is of New
York.
The Republican Senators desired to 90
into executive session on the subject, but it
was resisted by the other side and an adj
iournment was carried by the Democrats
with the exception of Bigler, Latham and
Powell.
1t is not certain according to present ap-
pearances that Mr.. McIntire will be confirm
ed The nomination Is considered in the
highest degree important and forcshadows
the future operations of the administration.
Private accounts from Charleston state
that one thousand negroes are engaged in
the erection of Notifications in the harbor
which has been INSTRUCTED 10y sunken YES
sells and the buOys removed. Also that Gov.
Pickens has received the offer of 0, 900 vol
unteers from without the State who hold
themselves in readiness. 1t is not true as
has been reported that Senator Seward in
tends either to submit proposition relative
to the present crisis or to make u speech on
the subject.
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New YORK, Jan. 3.-The steamer North
ern Light, from Aspinwall Dec 9Th, brings
nearly Sl,5OO,O0O in specie.
The revolution was progressing in Car
thagena.
The city of Santa Martha was cap
tured December 9Th, by the revolutonists,
the government troops escaping to Aspin-
wall on board several COVE -ament vessels
and schooners. The revolutionists commit
ted great excuses at Santa Martha, but were
prevented from plundering the Custom
House by the Intervention of the British
frigate Tagus.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-04

ALBANY, Jan. 3.-The Albany Evening
Journal, which to-day appears in enlarged
form, fully endorses the resolutions intro
duced by Mr.. Robinson for the admission OF
all the territories as two States, and says
/" Should the resolutions be adopted, us we
hope they may be by n united vote, they
will exert a salutary influence. The voice
Of New York, heard through its representa-
tives upon a question of great public I'M
portance, Will do more than show the re-
spect of her own representatives in Con
gress."
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CHARLESTON, Jan. "a resolution en-
towering the citizens of the United States
domiciled outside of South Carolina to hold
and dispose of real estate without hindrance
or molestation, was introduced and tabled
for the present.
Mr.. Duncan, from the committee on Com
mercial Relations, made a report on the
communication from the Governor in rela-
ton to Mr.. Presbry, assistant treasurer of
the United States.
The Convention then went into secret ses-
sion to consider the appointment of dele
gates to the general Convention.