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The national Republican., 1861-12-23
CHARLESTON HARBOR DESTROYED.
ixteen Stone Boats Sunk one
mile outside the Bar.
FIRE IN NORFOLK,

Baltimore, Dec. 22.-The Old Point boat brings
tho followi g.
Fortress Monroe, Deo. IA bright light
was seen from this place last night, in the
direction of Norfolk. 1t was probably caused
by u counagration In that city.
The Spauldng sails for Hatteras this after
noon.
To-day has been very clustering and un-
ples SAINT. No flag of truce was sent out.
A new mali route WAS opened TO day from
Old Point Comfort To Cherrystone Iulet, On the
Eastern Shore of Virginia, BY the departure of
the steamboat George Washington for the latter
place. The mail will leave here three mes Il
week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur.
DAYS.
The steamships Ericsson, Captain e. A. Cole,
from Port Royal, has arrived. The Ericsson
left Port Royal on Wednesday. She towed
seven of the stone feet to Charleston harbor
on that day, and nine others followed under
sail. When sho left mt 10 p. NJ, operations were
about to commence to sink the vessels. They
we're towed to a point about mile outside the
bar, where six gunboa,s were to place them n
position.
Operations against Warsaw Island were in
progress, but nothing had been accomplished
whrn the Ericsson left, She will leave for New
York on Monday.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
PICKET sxrRnrsH AT FALLING wATERs,

PICKET BK1H4ISH Al fALkkN0 w AIEhS,
BALTIMORE DEsERrERs-TltE REBELS ATTEMPT
TO pEsrRoY DAM NO. ARR DRIVEN BACK
SMELLING THE REBELS BURNING MILL.
WILLIAMsPoRr, Dec. 10, 1861
Yesterday, rebel battery, or q section Of
one, consisting of one rifed and one smooth
bore 6 FOUNDER, tied their range on Colonel
Leonardo thirteenth Massachusetts) pckets.
at Falling Waters, about four miles below
this place. Several shells and solid shot from
the former passed over and around our men,
but those from the latter fell short OF the dis
lance by forty rods. Colonel Leonard sen,
down one Of Captain Best's guns, and Par
rott piece belonging to Captain Knapp's
Pennsylvania battery. One Of the enemy was
killed. and another wounded. Several attempt
| were made to get the wounded man out o.
| range, but every time our shells drove them
back. At night they came down and took him
of.
Mr.. Jacob Bycrs, residing near Falling
Waters, says he knows positively that the
Coafederates have more than 100 boats near tb
river; but Colonel LeoIaid is satisfied from
other sources that they have not more than so
| On Sunday last, three Bslimoreans deserted
from the Confederate army. They were TIVE
drummer boys and soldier. They were brought
hither.
Yesterday, the enemy recommended thei'
operations on Dam No. 5, and succeeded IL
breaking up the Virginia, and at night theJ
got into the log work, and made considerabl.
advanced in their work before daylight dawn ID
when our battery opened on then, causing {
suspension of operations. They then com
mpncei series Of shelling, alternately on th'
dam and our battery. While this was going
on, they made demonstration at Falling Wa
ters. Here they were met by section o
Best's battery aud Parrot gun, which 10
duced them to increase their range.
At Dam No. s, this afternoon, our guns threw
two shells into house near Mrs Colston'
: mill Thy exploded, and at least fifty Cortrd
f crates were seen TO run out. We hal no mean
of ascertaiaing the number killed and wound
ed. Later in the evening, the same experimen
was tried on the mill, which has been sec IS
sion rendezvous Of late, and tonight htar.
smoke In that direction it'd Gates that IL L. Ol
fire.
A desertsr says that when Jackson left Win
chester, no troops remained there, but this /
doubted by Colonel Leonard, who has bec
crediably informed that there is considerab'
force on the side of the city towards Romney
From the best sources Of Intelligence, IL woul
appear that Jackson has but five to six thou
sand mep. Also, that he has received positir
orders to destroy Dam No. 5, even at the sac
rtce Of every man Of them.
E The place most easily forded, should IL b
Jacksons intention to cross, is at Shafter'
Mills, below Falling Waters, and that poiu
, consequently |. strongly guarded
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
REVIEW AT HALLS HILL.

General Fitz John Porter's division was re-
viewed on Saturday, at Halls Hill. Thi'
division was a short time since complime nted
in general order by the Commander chief a.
the model division of the Potomac Amy. II
made fine appear ance, going through with Il
greater variety of evolutions than We have
previously witnessed In any one review.
General Mcclellan was present, with Gen
erals Mcdowell Heintzelmau. Blenker, Barry,
King, Marcy, Williams, Andrew Porter, aud
others, Secretary Cameron, General Wilson,
Commodore Wilkes, the Brigadiers oil the
division. Butterlield. Martindale. and Morell
the Prince de Joinvllle, Due de Chsrtres,
Count de Paris, and large ccncourse of citi,
zens.
General Morell's brigade consisted OF Col.
MQuade's Fourteenth New York. Col. Cass's
Ninth Massachus usctts, Col. Woodbury's Fonrth
Michigan, and Col. Blacks Sixty. second Penn
sylvania.
General Martindale had on review, Colonel
Barues's Eighteenth Massachusetts,, Lieut.. Col
JohnsoD's (Col. Kerrigan's) Twenty fifth New
York, Col. Gove's Twenty-secoud Massachu'
sets, and Col. Roberts's Second Maine.
General Butterfeld's brigade included Col
Lausing's Seventeenth New York, Colone
MLean's Eighty-third Pennsylvania, Colone
Stry yker's Forty. fourth New York, and Colone
Stockton's Independen Michigan regiment
There was present, belonging to this division
of cavalry, Colonel Averill's Third Pennsylva
mia, and Col. Chorman's Eighth Pennsylvania
or batteries there were Critics, Weeden'
Rhode Island, and Folet's Massachusetts, Lieut.
Martin, commanding.
The regiments Of Colonels Black aud Mc
Lean, to which the flags were presented, seen
to possess, in high degree, the esprit du corp
so valuable to an army, and were characterized
by extreme neatness of person and Of arms.
The Sixty second and Eighty-third Pennsyl
ysnia and Eighteenth Massachusetts,, wore tn
French uniform, that of the Chasseurs d AGrique
The Forty fourth New York, the Peoples Ellis
worth regiment, or Ellsworth Avengers, wor
a unique and tasteful! style Of dress, are al
Young men between lS and 80, unmarried. an
: exhibit fine appearance and remarkabl
proficiency of drill.
Before the commencement of the review
Senator Cowan presented to the Sixty-secon
and Eighty-third Pennsylvania regiments eac
one of the one hundred and FIVE flags turnishe
by the State to Its several regiments.
Tomorrow we will publish the speeches {
y Senator Cowan and Colonel Black, at h
flag presentation ON Saturday, at Gen. Porter
review.
, REWARD OF NEATNESS.
Colonel Black, Of General Morelrs brigad
offered his Sixty second Pennsylvania reg
ment, on the occasion of the review at Hall
: Hill, reward to that soldier who should p;
s sent the neatest appearance in person al
n arms. A daguerreotype of the winner, taken
e Brady's, should be subscribed suitably al
0 hung in the Colonel's quarters. The lucky i
n diyidual was Charles B. Fahnestock, OF cor
e pany X, Capt. Alex Mcdonald.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
CAMP FESTIVAL,

Colonel Black, of the Sixty-second Pennsyl-
vania, on Saturday evening held festival at
his quarters, in honor of the reception of his
flag. Generals Porter and Morell, aud Speaker
Grow were pl esent, with the wife and daueh'
ters Of the gallant Colonel. What is still bet
ter, and perhaps worthy of note in army cir
Giles, the free hilarity and jocund mirth of the
occasion were sustained without drop OF
whisky or other sprituou4 liquor
The national Republican., 1861-12-23

The MASON AND SLIDELL CASE We appre-
bend that the instructions sent to Lord Lyons
by the British ministry were pr .dicated upon
an assumed state OF facts. SO differing from the
real facts, that Lord Lyons will be obliged to
wait for fresh instructions before the case Can
be brought TO any definite diplomatic issue
hara
The national Republican., 1861-12-23

ICELAND 1t is deeply to be regretted that
Congress did not, in the first week of it's SEES
sion act upon the suggestion of ROBERT J.
"ALKER, BY voting supply Of corn from our
sopers'unant gTaharics TO starving Ireland.
Such a vote Is tnat would have been worm, al
the present. crifis. all the diplomatic dispatches
which can be written.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
CATHoL1o GooDs.
HOLD DAY GIFTS
AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TINES.

NJ. D. RUS SSELL
Respectfully invites the attention OF the Catholic
commuuii to his stock OF Books amt other articles
suitable for the coming holidays embracing all the
Catholic Books ub ished In the United States, and
a large stock OF European editions.
Bibles, with splendid il'u-t atioEs.
Prayer hooks, 10 grea' variety, suptIbly bound in
Velvet, Antique, M0roC co, and other fine styl les
Splendid London editions of the Following OF
Christ
Pious Engravings, plain and colored, in 'heet'.
and with lace nderd.
Writing Cases, Portfolios, Albums, Chess, Back.
CANNON Boards, Dominoes, Pur, es Ju-
yenile GaIaes OF all kinds, French
and English Toy Books,
&c =, &c., &C.,
which he Is determined to close ont ut the
VERY LOWEST PRICES.
NJ. ID RUSSELL,
525 Seventh street,
Under ths Avenue House,
Ieo 23-2t Two doors above Pa, avenue.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23

OursrDE.-Analysis Of Senator Dooittle =
bill for the collection Of taxes In the rebe
States List of army officers retired Cottor
in Illinois; Quartermaster's Sergeauts Poet
ry, &c.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
AN ATTEMPT TO CARRY ARTICLES coNrnABAND

Baltimore, December 2l.-The Deputy Pro-
vost Marshal this morning Overhauled the
steamer George Weems as she was about leav-
ing for the Patuxent river landing, and arrest
ed An Englishman named W. 7. Wilson. who
had secreted In his clothing, and in a bladder in
his hat, a quantity of morphine and quinine. He
also ar ested suspicious man named Hanna, of
Chester county Pennsylvania, formerly Of CAL
ifornia, on the charge of being rebel agent.
General Dix holds both in custody. The steam
er was then allowed to proceed, with a guard
of troops on board,
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
FROM KENTUCKY.

Frankfort, December 2l.-The House con-
CURED in the Senate's amendment, thanking
the President for the modification of Fremont
and Cameron's ideas, and re questing Cameron's
dismissal.
Southern papers say Parson Brownow has
been imprisoned since the 7th inst.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23

~ Ths Union Prayer Meeting Will be
holden, every day this week, In the rooms of tn
Young Meme Christian Association, Pa. avenue
opposite Browns Hotel, to commence at O'Clock.
To be continued one hour only. deo4-t
The national Republican., 1861-12-23

AS- Having been authorized, by tho
War Department, TO raise and organize regiment
Of infantry, to serve In the District OF Columbia as
q home guard, persons wishing TO raise and com.
mand companies in this regiment will report to the
General Recruiting officer, at bis headquarters,
No. sos, Seventh street, between d and Il.
ISAAC A. PECK
WAsHMoToN, ID. O.,
November IL, 1891 nov II
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
INCIDENTS.

Captain Galway, of the Ninth Pennsylvania
Reserve, was shot in the leg, the ball striking
the bone The gallant captain fell, but in
stantly rose, and after marching short dis
lance again fell, when his company faltered t.
render him some assistance. Observing this
the gallant captain partially rose, and ex'
claimed: "No faltering, boys! Go on; neve
mind me; am still with you" He again rose
and bore himself as bravely as though he hat
not been severely wounded.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
A Counterfeit

Counterfeit fves If the Peoples Bank OF
New York :" are IN circulation here. Look out
Tor them.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Cape Race, Dec. 22.-The steamship + in
burg, which left Liverpool on Wednesday uia
Queens own, on tho afternoon of Thursday, the
18th inst, has just passed. 8 e reports that
General Scott, previous 10 embarking in the
Arago, had II long interview with Prince Napo.
leon. 1t Is reported that1he General carries
to America the expression of the French En-
peror's desire to bring about n pacific solution
Of the question between the English and Amer.
lean Governme 10,
The Australasian was to sail on the night OF
the 18th inst, with troops and munitions Of
war for the st. Lawrence. The Niagara sails
on Saturday. On Saturday, three hundred and
fifty artilerists we're sent to Halifax. There
Is no abatement in England of warlike prepa.
rations.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23

81 Christmas Week.-The Fletcher { hapel
Fair, at Thorns Hall, still continues New attrac.
tions each evening. Choice gifts for Christmas.
Buy your supper tickets at the door.
uec 22-3tif
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
RAAAN
tAfnsT, VIA QUEENSTOWN.


london, Deoenber s.-The Paris Pays denies
the report thnt Pfssidsnt Lincoln had proposed
TO reftr the Trsnt question to France.
=, The Paris Bchrss closed fat. Rentes 67f. SOC.
Warsap, Decsmber s.-suffrasaw, the Arch.
bishop, has been condemned TO ten years trans.
portation to Siberia
Seven Jewish and eight Christian medical
students Of the University of Warsaw, have
In the Russian army in Crewburg.
Vienna, December s.-The budget will be
Immediately submitted I, the Council Of the
Empire. This is not attributable TO any des.
porats nnxncisi position, because the wants of
The State are covered for tho next few months.
Taxes even are coming in WE'LL and the deficit
will be under 50.000,0 600 forms, to meet which
the means are not wanting. Az
The bill on ministerial responsibility will @
simultaneously presented.
Pesth, 7th.-All the functionaries refusing to
cooperate with the Government, will have
eighteen soldiers lodged In their houses until
they resume the functions. .r.
Turin, 7th, p. m.-1u the Chamber of Depr.
| ties, DR.. Bertsm made n lengthy speech against
tho ministry. Bo asserted that II had on some
occasions violated the secrecy Of letters pass.
ing through the post, A commission was ap.
pointed TO make an investigation into the mat
ter.
Naples, sth.-Nancs, the notorious brieand,
has surrendered.
Berlin, sth.-The Preussiche Zeit,.ng denies
| extensive system OF furlougbs, and that II In.
tends to modify its attitude relative to the mill
| tary budget.
| Pdr.s, StI The Constit,lionnei, Debdts, Pa.
rie, and several other French journals, say that
| France will remain neutral in the event of war
| between England and America. The Debdts,
editorially, states that France has no interest
| to weaken the power Of the United States, and
that French Commerce would gain enormously
| by u mainte nance of neutrality.
| The London Observer (mins,eriaD ridlcules
the idea Of submitting the Trent question to
arbitration, and denies that Capt. Whites would
have been justiAable In taking tho ship into n
| prize court.
| Yesterday, the Admiralty advertised for
three more large steamships, Tor the immediate
| transport OF troops. .
| Hamburg, Dec. 8.--The impression prevails
In The Hanseatic towns that the blockade OF
| the ports of the southern States will soon be
broken by England. The prices Of cotton con-
tinne falling In consequence.
The national Republican., 1861-12-23
Monday, December 23, 1861.

~ Rsadtas Matter ow every pegs.-R
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10
THE SLAVE TRADE.

One Of the benefits likely to result from
Mr. Lincolns Administration, its war policy
and undoubtcd command of the high seas, is
the humiliation of the African Slave Trade
This infamous traffic would have long since
almost ceased, but for the connivance Of past
Federal authorities
Cuba is the only country which buys slaves,
and the carrying trade between Africa and
Cuba, is done almost entirely in American
vessels, built, fitted, frequently commanded,
and not unfrequently owned in the United
States.
Spain is publicly committed to spare no
pains 10 stop the harbarous traffic in human
flesh Her statesmen declare themselves hor-
ri6od az its continuance. Netit is fast increas-
ing. In 1913, 1000 slaves we're imported
into Cuba. In 1859, the number was 30,-
600, and last year it was between 10000 and
10000.
The american flag is the only one which
now covers slavor. Spanish slavers are law
ful prizes to any nation An American vessel,
though laden with slaves, has only 10 batten
her matches, show her papers and oolors, and
she cannot be searched. In 1860, not less
than 80 American vessels were known to have
been sold in Havana, or fitted out in New
y ork.
1t is certain that all this will be ended, as
the striotest watch will be necessary to keep
suspicious vessels in our Northern ports from
getting to sea.--Angio- african.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10
IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT
ORDER.

Wan DEPARTMENT, AnyrrANr GHSHHAL's OFriCE,
WAsuNGrON April 21 1861.
I. The Military Department VI Washington viii in.
ciude the District NJ Columbia, according 60 its original
boundary. Fort Washington aud the county adjacent,
and the State of MARYLAND ar Bladcnshurgh, in
elusive Col J. X 4. Mansfield. Inspector General is
assigned to the command, Head quarters Washington
City.
.. new Military Department, TO De- called the Depart
mcnt OF Annapolis Head quarters at that city will in-
cudc The country Tor twenty miles on each side Of the
rairuad from Annapolis 90 toe City II Washuglon, A.
flr as Bladcnsburgh Nd Brgadcf Gen. B. i Boiler,
Massachusetts, volunteers Il assigned to he command
3. third department, called the Department Of
Pennsylvania viii include that State the State Of Del
aware and a ~ Maryland not embraced in the foregoing
Departments Major General Patterson % command
Head quarters AZ Philadelphia, any other point he
may temporarily occlny.
q. Brcyet Col G. + Smith having been relieved by
Col Mansfield viii repair to Fort Columbus, y Y, and
the duties of Superintendent Of the Recruiting
Service o which Dc assigned IN Special Orders so.
81, of March lj. Major Hcnzeman ON being relieved
Port Columbus will repair to this city aud report for
duty the Department Commander.
b Fort Adams, Rhode Island, ia hereby placed q, m
porarly under o. control Of tho Secretary u The Navy
fr 'he purposes of thc Naval Academy now al Annapu
is. nd
Tho necessary transfer of property viii Dc made by %,
Departments Interested. By ORDER
J.. THOMAS AdJutaut General
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10

At the cessation of hostilitcs ct Fort Sum
ter, the first question asked Of Major Ander-
son, by those who visited the fort was, how
many men hc had lost. He replied, honestly
aud truly" None When he also inquired
of the deputation the number of their killed
aud wounded, they also replied, Nova
We have been at a loss what to make Of the
contradictory reports about this matter, and
have not hitherto attributed to the rebels so
disgraceful lie as their answer proves 10
have been. Recent and accumulated testi-
mony shows their loss to have been undoubt-
edly severe. The motive for such conceal
mcnt which was not apparent at first, begins
to be plain Instead Of being conscious that
the fact of the blood of their sons having been
shed on their soil would wake up the fires of
patriotism, they have feared that it would act
as dampcr The dead must be huddlcd a
way by night into the Potter's field, and their
families be LETT to account for their disappear
ance as they could. It appears from this how
much value they attach TO sacred relations,
when those who have perished in their cause
are not worthy to be taken into account, and
are set down as none. A soSthing recon-
pense this to the widows aud orphans Of the
deceased but it is no more than was TO be
expected from the standard of civilization at
tanned by those who have oonspired in such
an unholy treason and uniustidable war.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10
LARGE SHIPMENT OF UNITED
STATES ARMS.

On Thursday night the steamer City Of Al
ton landed just below the arsenal and took
on board between twenty and thirty thousand
stand Of United States arms, which had been
ordered by the government for distribution in
the Northwestern States. The loading OF
the boat was uninterrupted, and she got away
for her destination Alton, about four O'Clock
yesterday morning. Reports from Alton say
that the boat was received with great de-
monstrations of joy. and that the arms were
speedily deposited in the cars for transporta-
tion Nor.hward
Considering the many threats Of the seces-
sionists in this city that none of these arms
should leave the arsenal, it is matter of SUI
prem congratulation among all good citizens
that their removal should have been so quiet
ly and successfully eiTected.-.St. Louis Dem
ocrai April 80.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10
NEW FEDERAL OFFICERS AT BAL
TIMORE
SPECIAL DISPATCH OF rHE NEw YORK rIMEs.
Af.,.

SPECIAL DISPATCH OF rHE NEw YORK rIMEs.
BALrTNoRE, May ].
Mr. Hoffman, Collector Of this Port, Mr..
purncll Postmaster, and Mr.. Cochrane, Ma
val officer. took possession Of their respective
offices to-day. No disturbance occurred
Federal flags were raised on the Custom house
az / ? O'Clock amid loud cheers Patriots are
everywhere abundant.
Judge Bond, of the Criminal Court charged
the Grand Jury to inquire into the causes OF
the riot on the 18th, and TO present such per-
sons as attacked, or conspired to attack the
troops those who obstructed the railroads
or telegraphs. Also, such persons as were ir-
regular, and illegally arming bodies Of men.
The city is quiet, and secession is crushed
out
LArER.-A Secessionst cut the rope Of the
flag staff on the porch Of the Customhouse.
The flag fell, and intense excitement followed
The Union men at once rushed TO the spot
and nailed the flag 90 the staff amid loud
cheers. The party offending, who Is said to
be the son Of prominent merchant, is now
under arrest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10
TIE COLLEGES.

President Lord Of Dartmouth, in an ad-
dress to the students, spoke strongly for the
Union and the maintenance Of the Govern
ment.
President Pease, VI. University, is full OF
patriotism. and so are the college boys.
OF Middlebury college we read that the
military spirit is so strong as to be likely to
carry off the boys to the war.
None are more likely to catch the spirit Of
patriotism than the college boys for, to the
love Of country which is natural to all, they
add an admiration for heroism stimulated by
great examples found in classical studies But
the boys are not the best for fighting. That
requires hardened muscles and matured phys
ical strength. Hence the law limits the sol-
diery between the ages Of 1 8 and As.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10

RIcH-yERY.-The advice of the newspa-
per editors as to the mode of conducting the
war. When it comes to quill-teathers and
steel pens, we 20 in for the editors but just
now more effective weapons are needed. We
go in heartily for Liout. General WINFIELD
Soorr. There is not better name OF bet
ter soldier. His field ofglory runs from Lun-
dys Lane to Mexico, and we trust he will yet
be able to maintain every acre of it unfair
nished.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10
Yours, Il. b. BOTTOM.

II. b BorroM-Dear Sir All isms are
swept away by the shooting down Of the flag
staff bearing the Stars and Stripes at Fort
Sumter. The President has called for yolun-
teers to maintain the Union against all who
would strike it down.
II any SALISBURY Volunteers 60 into active
service let each have from me, ten dollars
worth in trade from your store, in all to the
amount Of 5000 if any one is killed in battle,
raise a mounument-to their memory at my eX-
pense not exceeding 500 and give $500 to
their widows, sisters or mothers who live IN
SALISBURY, in each case, to the total amount
of $1,000 if required. Draw on me at sight
for any disbursements you make under the
above instructions My regard to all who
love the Star Spangled Banner.
Yours truly,