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Terrible Fee@1aet-SaeKament0 M
der Wafer-FaEeFu1 Of Col. Baker.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-The steamer
Golden Age sailed for Fananaa to-day, carrying
four hundred soldiers and $3.50 900 II treasure:
Among the passengers is Gen. 6hiclds, who
acc pts BrigadiEF G Generalshfp.
The freslef from the recent rains: extends
throughout the valley and other portions Of
the State, doing immense damage to farmeEs,
carrying of bridges, fences, &c; Parts OF
Stockton and MaTysyille were everaowed, as
we'll az, Sacramento. The enti.e-aHmber.o OF
IEea lost is not known: A. humber OF brick
buildings haye fallen at Ma15szI1le-.T The loss
of property at Sacramento il estimated= a.
$500, ,00o~ Communication with many dfs-
t1icts is cut off and business suspended: The
weather for the past two days has been -ap-
>Mrently settled and the waters have receded
The funeral of Gen. Baker is engrussing the
general attention at San; Francisco to-day:
The volunteer force and the State niEtary and
civic: organizations, with citizens generally,
make up the largest: procession. Witnessed
here: -. =: =. ~, 80: : :- =,
SAN FRAFcrsco; Disc: : Is About eso, ,0o
have been subscribed in this city for the rehef
Of sufferers by the. sac1a1eu1os Hood.' The
water has been fr:,1n tHo to tWelTe test deep
IN every house In that city. The city Is still
o7erdoNe. The water Is slowly recedlng
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EXCITING FROM MISSOURI.
5000 Rebels In Possession OF Lex{n~-
ton---Probably Fight.

ST.LoC1s, Dcc.15.-Thc Democrat learns from
a gentlemen just from Lexington, TINT Gener-
Ill Rains and Stein with 5000 rebels, were in
possession of that town on Friday last, and
another large body of troops WAS expected to
reach there yesterday. Gen Prcntiss,i it is
said, was on the north side Of the river
with about t]lrec thousand Federal troops,
and had thrown, few shell into the rebel camp,
and DESTROYED one Of two ferry boats in thel1
hands. This informant says he heard heavy
firing nfter leaving Lexington on Friday, indi.
eating that IN engagement was proyressiu.
between our forces and the rebels also, that
Gen. Dayis's Brigade Of Federal troops left
Otteryille On Friday for Lexington These
statements need confirmation.
The rebel Capt. Sweeney, and si1ty-tlrce
other aeccsh prisoners, reached here 1as1
uight
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CHEAT TmoUNTAIN ATTACKED.
5000 Rebels Kepulsed by $50 Federal
TTooPs:-SfnKn1af Reopen1ng OF the

:G1Sc1NhA7I, Dec. LA dispatch from
Cheat Mountain, West Virginia, says on yes:
tcrday one Of the hardest and best fought
battles Of the war was fought at Allegheny
Camp, Pocahontas, county, Va; Gen. B.. f.
Mi1roy commanding Union troops, and Gen.
The fight lasted from daylight TIL P. N.
Tie Union loss VAS abpns. thirty. Rebel: loss
over tWo hundred, including Major aud
many other officers, and thirty prisoners.
Gen. johnson WIS shot In the mouth, but not
-1atally. The 18th Georgia Regiment suffered
most. ::
: Mirrors force numbered 75o, from the; 9Th
and 18th Indiana, 25th and SD Ohio, and the
3nd Virginia Johnson's force numbered over
two thousand. The 9th Indiana Tough
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B1oVemeAt5 of REfce5s Men,
SEpAL1A, Mo-, Dec 14.-Parties from tho
West arrived here report that 1000 rebel
troops, under Gen. Stein, passed a point if
eight hundred rebel recruits, with their bag
gage. provisions, &C., from Lexington to
Prices army.
The notorious Capt. Sweeney and his band
of forty marauding rebels, captured a few days
since BY detachment Of our cavalry, have
been brought here.
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Gen. Pope.

Ii viii be seen By our dispatches from Gen
Pcne's headquarters in Missouri, that the con-
t!s'nce Of tie people in his capacity and
efficiency has not been misplaced. He is in
:'s;.uE;ting reforms in his brigade which can
nut full to tel we'll upon future results. We
Iccd notc Popcs in our army,
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FROM SYRACUSE, mo.
P0pese Camp Of InstTuct1on-RefoFm
and Efficiency in his Division

and Efficiency In his Division
is now i'll command Of the District embraced
within the lines Of the Missouri and Usage
rivers, has established schools Of instructions
for commissioned officers ut each cantonment,.
post, and station, within this District, and the
most rigid rules are observed for acquisition
st7aetioa Of company officers is presided over
~ Colonels Of regiments, and the school for
regimental field officers by Brigade Command
CTS, to whom two recitations in tactics
and regulations are made. No officer is per
mitted to be absaqA4eon these recitations ula-
! less on guard, deAched service, or sick in
hospital; and in such cases recitations are re-
| qulred as soon thereafter as practicable Regi-
mcntal and brigade officers are held response
| BILE for the strict observance Of these orders,
| Names Of ohicers who arc careless or mat
tentiye, OF who tail to acquire the lessons set
| for them, are to be reported to Headquarters,
and sueh officers will be examined by a board
appointed for the examination Of volunteer
| officers. Division commanders will be pre-
| sent at least once day, at some Of the reci-
tations Of schools within their divisions,
| and win give such strict and constant
| supervision as will assure them that rhc re-
quircments Of this order are fulfilled. The
! General commanding the district, will at least
| once in TWO weeks visit every cantonment,
post, or station within his command, and will
| assure himself, either ~ personal eAauina-
ton or through some officer designated for
that purpose, that the officers of his command
are making that progress in acquiring knowl-
edge necessary 10 enable them properly to
discharge the duties which ought to be ex-
pected of them; and he hereby notifies oil
officers within this district that no consider7a.
ton Of rank nor personal feeling viii deter
him from the most prompt and stringent
measures against any officer who does
not devote himself assiduously and
earnestly to the acquiring Of. that
knowledge which alone can fit him to hold
a commission. 4 cantonment has been es,
tab!ishcd On lamine river, and Maj. Ca1se, oi
the 9th Iowa Regiment, appointed Provost
Marshal thereof All colonies Of regiments
are to be held responsible for their resimental
transportation, and arc required to keep it in
effective order and ready for the march 1t any
moment. Any failure in this regard, when
called cut for the march or for review md in.
speetion, viii be considered and treated as
gross neglect Of duir. The sale Of liquor is
positively prohibited In every camp, post, OF
Station in the district, and al liquor now at
such points is ordered to be sent to some dis
tant place, at risk and expe'sc Of owner.
, 1861-12-16

correspondence Chicago Tribune.]
Port ROYAL, S. c.. Dec. Z, 1851.
The Second Brigade is now going on board
transports to advance toward the main land,
Our commander is Gen Isaac L Stevens.
The Forty-scyrnth New York will soon oc-
c:ly Tyhcc Island, near Savannah. hope
yuu will soon hear Of something decisive,
which I also hope to be able to communicate
~ YOU. In haEtc, SANDWICH
, 1861-12-16
From the Sout1a-Rarson RrosEn1oW
Under Arrest Order for his Safe
Conduct North

received late Southern papers by gentleman
Who left New Orleans ten days ago, coming
through Tennessee aud Kentucky.
Tie Bowling Green tKy.} Courier, Of the
9th, says Parson Brownlow was arrested for
treason by the Confederate States Commits
sioner,, at Knoxvil1e, on the 9Th, and commit
rumor of an order from the rebel War Depart
mcnt for his safe conduct North, had created
intense excitement.
The Raleigh N. CO. Standard, Of the 4th,
learns from relfahle source, that Federal
regiment had taken possession Of Portsmouth,
North Carolina, and that there are ten Yankee
steamers in Parn1ico Sound.
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EldM~

Flag.
New ToRK, Dec 14.-Capt. Chase, who
came passenger from Havana in schooner,
arrived here this morning making the follow
statement: The schooner " Break Of Day, u
from New Orleans, arrived at Hayana on the
2St1 Of November, with a cargo Of turpentine
and rosip, flying the Confederate fag, and
when the steamer s'City Of BaltimorcH pass
ed, she dipped her ensign three times to the
Confederate vessel, and blew her whistle.
Haying done this. she passed out, apparently
something tall,
, 1861-12-16

: maasachusetts Cavalry for Texas.
Bos7oH. Dec. 14-It ia announced that the
Isl Massachusetts Cavalry, Colonel Williams,
which is to leave here next wock, arc destined
for Texas.
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to issue an order prohibiting the export from
the United Kingdom, or carrying coastwise,
Of gunpoHder, saltpctcr, nitrate Of silver and
birthstone. The London I;;..es understands
that the dispatches to Lyons, though couched
in the fi1mcst Ia nguage, presumes the Federal
Government r ont refuse to make honorable
reparation for an Illegal act. The Times das
but small hope Of such disavowcl, and says it
becomes lis to prepare toF an unfortunate is
sue in Canada in case Of war with the North
ern States It adycrts to Stewards recent In
structions to the people near the Canadian
frontiers. The only Inference was that he was
about to force i quarrel with England. The
Times advises Canada to prepare at once by
discipsining her militia and drilling volunteer
army. Canada should not rely too much on
/ us, or too little upon herself Admiral Mines
feet on the North American Station amounts
to ST guns.
The Morning Star declares the statement
that instructions to Lord Lyons demanded the
| restitution of the rebel Commissioners, or
| take his departure from Washington, was pre-
| mature and so exaggerated as to bc virtually
untrue.
The Liverpool Courier extra says q private
telegram vas received there that the Warrior
proceeds forthwith to Annapolis, with the
British Cabinets nltimatuna for delivery Of
| prisoners and full rcparation.
| The Post says it las been decided by law Off
ccrs Of the Crown, that the action Of Captain
Wilkes Was unju6tifab1e, and 8 fagrant yiola-
tion of the code of nations, and direct insult
to this country, and it is the duty Of the Gov
ernmcnt to demand prompt reparation. We
can hardly suppose that, as reckless as Ameri-
can policy sometimes is, that the Northern
States are seriously disposed to accept war
with England, and says Sin ono month We
could sweep all the San Jacintos from the
Eea5, blockade al the Northern ports, and
turn to speedy Issue the war now raging.
This Is SO obvious that VIC find it almost im-
possible to suppose tho Cabinet at Washing
| ton can counsel an act SO madly suicidal as to
reject our positive demands"
The Meas says there exists an under current
Of apprehension that the American Govern;
mcnt madly contemplates the desperate policy
Of seeking to fasten quarrel on England, in
| order to gsin ground for abandoning the de,
sign Of subjugating herself
: The Times, Of the 30th u1t., makes the i'm
; portant announcement that the Cabinet CANT
, | to the conclusion that the act Of Captai1
Wilkes is clear violation Of tho Law Of na
| tions, and one for which rcparation nus
| be demanded. Should this inst demand m
, he comnl,e6 with we cannot dou1t Lor
l LYONS viii he Withdrawn fton, Washington.
: The Times a1sQ SAYS 1t was the deliberat
purpose Of the American Government Il
scizc n. Commissioners and II is u3Herstoo,
/ 11..
tnaf aen. ecoIt, SINCE MS arrival IN far1s, &c
0 clarcd that their seizure had been tho snbiec
. of Cabinet discussion in Washington befnr
: - 80
= ne ~ ae1l.
e ihe tea.Rpaag 9aze2te believes II the oeman
e IS not compheo with declaration OF var b
! Thp,p; ;s M confirmation of the ra,,ort +hs
c N M t.oa.s . s',, sast s - c.1saa
, 1861-12-16

Troops sleep on lfeirArzsas, Expecting
an Attaek-Ref4el, Strength at Co.
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Mills Ho1.se, Institute and Zksntre Destroyed
Confag7usiosa The Hork Of Rases-lal1orted
inS7EyTec{io1,
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NeM aDberttse1ne1lts.

c. Il. SCRIFEN, 4drertisiHg agent. 63 Dear
Go7ns, il authorized to 7ece1re Advertisements for
this and all tie Leading Papers Of the Norta,rest.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22
From the Iowa Third.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Nov. -, 81. (

| ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. II, 81.
The Iowa Sd are now stationed in colnfor-
table quarters at Benton Barracks. We ar
rived here from Quincy or Sunday morning,
the 10th, and Immediately went into quar-
tiers. Our stay at Quincy, Ill.,, was very
pleasant. The people were ohliging, and
the soldiers on the other hand, were quiet
and respectful to the citizens. We left bear
ing with us good name. The last two days
the boys were not put under much restraint,
and perhaps some of them drank too freely
of whisky--but even those were not dispos.
ed to quarrel. Our whole stay in Quincy
was in fact, gala day. There was but lit
tic work, and all who were disposed to be-
have themselves, were allowed to go pretty
much where they pleased. am not certain
that the want of restraint and discipline has
been really Of much benefit to the Regiment
Without casting any reflection upon any Off
Ger in the Regiment, l think that in point
of discipline, the Regiment have taken back
ward move since the arrest of Col. Williams,
and for one, shall be glad to see him at the
head of his men again.
On Saturday, the 9th we left for St. Louis.
Just before leaving, the Regiment was form
ed in line upon the lcvee, and James Franks,
Of Co. A, for robbing one Of the soldiers, in
, accordance with the decision of Regimental
Court Martial, had one side of his head
shaved and was drummed out of the Regi-
mct,t
DR.. Cool, our assistant Surgeon has not
as yet returned, and it is rumored around the
camp, that he will resign. His loss to our
Regiment would be deeply felt, as during his
stay with us he has won the respect of both
officers and privates, without single excep-
ton. We all hope that we shall soon see him
with US again. wish here to put in pass
age in psrenthesis. ca horse, when he has
become old, antiquated, broken down, and
affected with the staggers, should never be
used as the wheel horse, although in his
younger days, he may have been a sound
and efficient onc.) As have been accused
OF making sotne rather strong expressions
concerning certain officers in some Of
my communications, wish it express
~ understood that the foregoing sentence
has no reference to any officer in the Regi.
ment, and as it comes in Immediately after
my remarks concerning thcassistant surgeon,
am anxious that no one should think tina:
| bring it in as comparison with the lst
Sturgeon.
make the assertion for the purpose OF
experimenting on parenthcsis, and. to length
en- this communication. Also to the Editor
| wish you to notice that the compositor does
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not set up staggers in italics, as have a par
ticdlar dislike to the practice of setting W
particular words in that toTm. ~
Benton Barracks are nicely fitted up, arc
very convenient, and enclose splendid pa
rade and drill ground. How long we shall
stay here of course at this time no one knows
but perhaps a few days, and perhaps all win.
ter The boys are enjoying pretty good
health, save that a few Of them are down
with the measles.
E2 UDoNoUo
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The Advertiser having been restored to health in a
very few weeks by very simple remedy after having
suffered several years with lung affection, and
that dreadful disease, Consumptions anxious to make
known 10 his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it. he win send copy Of the pre-
scrpon used, free of clarge with the directions for
preparing and using the same which they will find SURE
CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA BRONCHITIS, &c. The
only object of the advertiser in sending the Prescription
is to benefit the afflicted, and spread information which
he concei'cs to he invaluable, and he hopes every suffer
will try his remedy it win cost them nothing and may
prove \ blessing. r.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg,
Kings County, New York
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

Reading Nattcr.-Most of the reading
matter in this issue was prepared for last
WEEKS consequently stale. DO not judge
of our enterprise by it. Wehavc had no cx-
ira help, and, considering the great labor of
putting the tax list in type, we feel well sat
isfed in having done as well as We have
So, friends, don't say, sarcustacly," " This
is a s,oeet paper" Let us, we beseech of you,
suck our pap in peace.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

Behind Time.-This issue Of the GAZETTE
is much behind time The tax list herewith
presented, is our apology. We shall try and
be more interesting next week, though our
available space will be limited till after the
final publication of this, to us, important
document. In the mean time we beg our
friends to be considerate and patient.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22
.. d. OEVINE

Wholesale and Retail Dealer and Manufacturer OF Con-
fectionery is selling Assorted Steam Refined Stick
Candy 10 cents per 70 by the box and at retail only Is
cents per H.. Eastern manufacturers beat that If you
can! Fruits at Wholesale. Remember the place, two
doors north of the old post Office building, Cedar Falls.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

For Rent.-The dwelling house now occu-
pied by l.. F. BARNARD is offered for rent
A rare chance for some one. Apply to j..
II. BRowN, or the proprietor on the premises.
.. 36-1w
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EXCHANGE

On New York, Chicago, and Dubuque for sale at tn,
Exchange Office of L. b. HATCH and the highest price
will also be paid for Eastern Drafts, Eastern Currency
and Gold. T.. b. HATCH.
CEDAR FALLS, May Sth, 1861. s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

Lectms.-Rev. c. Waterbury lectures be-
fore the Horticultural Society next Friday
evening Admission free.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

Hatch &c AlJen--The Second Stock of
Fall and Winter goods has been received at
HATcu & ALIENS Now is the time to
buy yourselves rich. r "
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CEgEE% & s,TsEENgsR.

TyGRNEXSA AND COCNSELLORs AT LAW
y Cedar Fails Iowa. Office in Whites building
corner Of Main and Second Streets.
REFERENCES.
Hon. IT. g. Knowles, otsdam, N Y,
Hon. A. b. James, Ogdenshurg n. Y.
Hon. VIM. Dart Potsdam y. Y.
Rev. Calvin Waterbury, Cedar Falls.
y. w. Raymond, Chicago.
Cary Pratt, Milwaukee.
HENRY +. GRAIN. 36 CYRUS a. STAFFORD
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

Thanksgiving Day Seroice in Congrega-
tional Hall on Thursday next, at 10 "a. NJ
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

building material have been sent to Port Roy.
al for warehouses and the construction of
wharves, which are to be Immediately built
and other means employed for the creation of
a furnishing port which may rival Charles
ton and Savannah. A number of applica-
tons have been made to Gen. Burnsides by
merchants for permission to be allowed to
send cargoes of goods to follow in the wake
! of his vessels, with view to the rccstablish-
ment of trade at Port Royal; and several
parties arc talking of investments of real es-
| tate there.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE.
Times special-The volunteer service now
numbers 100000 men, leaving but 10000
more enlstments to rea h The number author
lied by Congress.
LANE is reported as saying n'one of his
indiscribablc sensation speeches, whie'spesk-
ing of what Kansas had taught him, that
1t was with shame that he acknowledged
it., but when he came to Kansas, he cared
nothing about this question of slavery The
only point with him was whether the soil
would grow hemp or not; but, Mr. Prcsi-
dent Che continued the seed which, since
then, Kansas has planted in my heart, and
watered by the blood of her martyrs, has
grown! and gro,om! and GROWN ! until the
tree is large enough now TO make ties for TIE
/ Incerg,onnd Raii,Oad." This is Jim Lane.
When in the United States Senate Chamber,
during the extra session, he did not shirk
from this position, as the fillS of the Globe
will prove. s...s ...... ......... '....
right smart" little job of work was
done in Tippecanoe, not long ago. A Mr..
Lutz. farmer of Wea Plains, cut lot of
wheat at eight o'clock one morning, thrash
ed it, and had it ground, going two miles to
mill, and then his wife baked it into bread,
and had it rsady to eat before eleven o'clock
only three hours from the standing grain
warm bread
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22
News Of the Week.
LETTER FROM SECRETARY wELLrs.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WAsHIsGToN, Nov 10. (
SIR: It is witt no ordinary emotion that
tender to you and your command, the hearty
congratulations and thanks of the Govern
mcnt and the country, for the brilliant sue
cess achieved at Port Royal in the war now
raging against the Government, in this most
causcless and unnatural rebellion lhat ever
afflicted country. High hopes have been in
dulgcd in the Navy, and great confidence re-
pose in its efforts; the results Of the skill and
bravery Of yourself and others have surprs-
ed our highest expectations. TO you and
your associates under the providence God
we are indebted for this great achievement
by the largest squadron ever fitted out under
that flag which you have SO calamity vindi-
Gated which you will bear onward to con-
tnued success.
On the receipt ofyour dispatches ANNOUNCE
ing the victory at Port Royal the Department
issued tho enclosed general order, which with
this letter you will cause TO be read 10 your
command. | am your obedient servant,
(Sgned.) GIDEON WELLES
To flag officer, $. +. Dupont, Commanding Atlantic
B,ccEaliun SQUADRON
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

Thanksgicing-Allt the merchants of this
place have agreed to close their places of bus.
mess on Thanksgiving Day from 10 A. NJ. to
Up NJ
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-11-22

Grain & Statora.--New law firm. Sec
card
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CAPTURE OF MASON AND sLIDELL.

TT. Monroe, Nov. l5.-The U. S. steamer
San Jacinto, has just arrived from the coast
of Africa, via the West Indies, where she has
been cruising for six weeks.
Old Point was electrified by the tidings
that the San Jacinto had on board Messrs.
Slidell and Mason, who were going abroad as
Ministers TO the Southern Confederacy.
Commander Wilks reported the news at
headquarters in person, and will forward his
dispatches tonight.
Special to I3i6une--Mason and Sldcll were
aboard British mail steamer. Wilks sent
aboard and demanded their surrender; the
reply was there was not force enough to take
them. Wilks sent additional force and put
the San Jacinto in convenient position.
Slidell and Mason were then surrendered.
The English steamer took them on board
not knowing who they were, their business,
or destination. Capt Wilks, it is understood
acted on his own responsibility.
Gen Wool granted Slidel and Mason per-
mission to send an open letter to their friends.
New York, Nov. ia Fortress Monroe
special dispatch of the 18th, says Slidell and
Mason were taken from an English steamer
on the 9Th, off Bermuda Lieut. Fairfax and
80 men went aboard from the San Jacinto
with five other officers, and picked out the
Commissioners. They made p feeble resis-
lance, but were induced to leave The cap
tain of the steamer rayed and swore, called
the U. S. officers piratcal Yankees, &c+-
Eustus, one of the rebel Secretaries also re-
sisted but himself and colleague accompanied
their employers in confinement Slidell had
his wife and four children aboard. who were
allowed TO proceed to Europe. Com. Wilkes
had an interview with Gen Wool, who ex-
pressed his opinion that he did right, and
said that, right or wrong, he could do no
more than be cashiered for it.
BEAUFORT.
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