, 1861-10-23

sent up to Mound City. = =
| Through tie polIteness Of Commodore Gra-
ham, Eo were pesaed on Government boat
t4 Psdueahs9d one q of s; our RsF.y Ars NJ
/ river consumed 30 much time that she could
j make but flying visit to the Hospitals and
| get home on Saturday. Reports from there
are rather favorable, but she found that .
great deal was needed In supplies. ct cetera-
At Paducah We saH the sad effects Of war,
| Is the town was literally deserted-the inhabi.
tsnts having left their elegant mansIons and
their SLAVES IS our eoldierB landed. An old
slave woman said she Was not afraid the South
would conquer, for Jehovah would slam
| through the South and crush 'em all to pieces,
Padncah is in bloom and beauty. Il is really
| ap attractive place for residence.
| The Government has taken possession of the
| Court House, as hospital, which is under
charge Of the Sisters Of Mercy from Nezareth,
Kentucky, who were personally engaged dur
ing our visit In bathing and attending The sick;
| which acts We saw in no other place. Sister
Ma1tha devoted her time to us in pointing out
the needs. This hospital is admirably coaduc.
ted. The Marine Hospital Is being made into
there to the Court House, which gave them q
| good supply, yet much more ts needed, as the
sick were constantly coming in. We found
the Regiment hospital there much in the same
state as at Cairo and other points. Dr.. Hew-
pleasantly received BY the Artillery, company
IA" from Chicago. They have a few sick
quatted in house near by. They are well
cared for by surgeon appointed for
thtir especial COMPANY. We bring many good
| WiEles to their friends at homs.
The Rev. Mr. MeCook, Chaplain Of the 41st
illinois, has cEganlzed the Church OF Jesus.
He occupies deserted church edifice, and
also deserted house as his quarters, where
ne dined. It is home-like, attractive place.
Amorg the varieties Of cur table we're articles
| brrrphf c0nfrahnrHa
We were politely entertained at the st.
| Francis at reduced prices from those at the
st Charles at Cairo, which were exorbitant.
Through the politeness Of Mr.. Denman, OF
at Padueah at late hour, having our passes
just signed by Gen. smith-but at the boat
| we're challenged for q corntersigr, which Of
course We could net give, but red tape for once
had to succumb to an officer OF the civil Gov.
| erDmGnt.
We wieht return our thanks to Mr.. Arthur,
Superintendent Of the Illinois Central Rail-
I road, for passes, and to officers and friends
| Tho helped US On our Wny in a cause equally
Gear to al. We wish to express the hope that
the sight Of Him who " doeth ali things well.'
| We call upon the ladies Of Northern Illinois,
| snd Of Chicago In particular, to come forward
| ard aid in making the sick comfortable for the
fall and Winter. It can and must be done.
The Sanitary Commissary gave us q list Of ar
|
Shirts and drawers ct flannel, hand6er-
chiefs, Woolen socke, cotton bed gowns, COLI
fo1tab'es, pillows Of horse hair or feathers,
eye shades slippers OF soft shoes, linen draw
Articles furnished BY Government, but not
| In sufficient quantities, blankets, old or new,
! towels, tWines, and cofdials. OF sheets, nil.
| loT Cases, pillow ticks, lint aud bandages,
| 1here is now sufficient quantity in the
bsres OF the Sanitary Commissary Agency, at
Three water beds, (cne for the general hos
pital, ard two for that at Mound City, from
S 0 to ! 900 bed stands for the medicine and
| other articles, 50 bed tables, so bed writing
deeka, ECO yards Of guDny.bag cloth for stair
case coveEe, and walks In the Wards, chess
boards, domluo sets, &c, would be the most
welcome prese ente to the unfortunate inmates
| Of cur hospfta1s.
| Articles must be sent through the Sanitary
| Comnissary. Address Dr. G. Aigner, Agent
! z. 8. Sanitary Commission, Cairo, Illinois,
or to Dr.. Buell., St, Louis. Articles sent to
our "seWing Hall" will be boxed and for
Harded.
We truet that all co operating in this work,
eId the recipients Of onr mites, mutually pray
that Gods Kingdom may come, and His will
be dene, on earth as It Il. In Heaven. B.
-Measrs Knight and Coop
| er, Of the American Express Company, IS q
testimony Of their respect for Capt. Clifford,
Of the Douglas Brigade, procured, snd caused
to be presented to him, few days since, q
sabre, belt and sash. The presentation was
made On their behalf, by Capt. Burns, q. s. A.,
in the following neat speech:
| Capt. Clifford II have been requested by q num-
he1 & yonr pe1so9a f1Iends Of the city OF cheago
to become the MEDIUM Of conveying to you slight
token Of their regard for you as man, and their
esteem tor you as soldier: beg, in their behalf
designed fsr 1se, as we'll as ornament, and though
it is but small tribute 10 one who has left home
family, f11ends and lucrative occupation to de-
vote his gocd right asm to his couutrys service In
| this, hershonf Of need. we trust It Will remind
| youthet gu leave behind those who will welcome
| You bsck from tie foray-Fho would gladly bind
deah a
will not rust IDLY in its scabbard. Let it lead your
brave company to victory, and when it glistens In
battle, may it not be sheathed nnil MI It has % basn
baptised in the blood ct rebellion. And, sir, let
us hope that the firm hand which in that hour will
sto know the bonds Of fellowship and friendship
| oncefagain.'
May God proper you, jour fellow soldiers and
! 6nr glorious cause.
| Capt. Clifford replied as follows:
| Capt Burns: Twill endeayor according to nv
| ability to comply with your request. And 10 yo1,
CaptsiEs 4. light and Cooper. feel to thank you
1or the beautiful present YOU have this day seen
| It to beEtoW upon me. am no public speaker.
therefore shall lot endeaTor to make speech
But will in my way endeayor to convince you
duly sppleciated By me: and would asy ty
to you, that ehall endeayor not to disgrace
myself, while am in possession Of this sword,
By any act Of cowardice. I would say, gentlemen,
that circumstances may place me il . situation
where lmay be compelled to deliver up this sword ,
b9t before LIDO deliver It up. I mean 70 find ont
pervee aid power to wield It. Capt Knight you
nave knoWn me for long time, and In maAcg
,his p p1esentatio9 am satisfied yon think It Tl
a1sappoint Ton. And should ever meet an enemy
in hand 70 hand combat. he muat be 8 better
with hia blood now 1etusn yoa you ny ~ sine Sincere
thanks, hoping that when peace shall have been
restored to our beloved nation, that may be per
sword, unstained iiom any act Of cowaldise On Tie
! part Of its owner.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF MISPLACED CoNr1,
DENcE. Although the newspapers have
teemed with accounts Of the rascalities of
confidence operators at the dspots, forthe past
two CT three weeks, it seems that there are
stil1 victims to be gulled, in spite Of all warn~
fnge. Tie latest instance Of this verdant ig
nozance and simple, unversed experience in
city waJe, is that Of Christopher Harvey, who
livee about six miles from Ottawa, in thtB
State.
Christopher reached this city on Monday
nSght-on bis way to the Jerseys.'' At the
Michigan Southern Depot, Christopher met .
young mnn. The latter inquired whittier
Christopher was going, and Christopher inno-
emily replied that he Waa going to Sc the Jer.
seys." By singular coincidence the young
man was going the same way, but before he
left, he was obliged 10 pay bill to friend
down town. Would not Christopher take a
walk with hime Nothing would please
Christopher more, and Christopher walked
with him, and thereby lost his money.
They had reached Dearborn street
when they met the friend to whom
gourg man was indebted, in front Of the
Portland Block. Young man remarked he
would now settle that little bill Of $40 and
fnfE a ,urdrod fn11ar baa1e 1;11 f..,. ~.