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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

THE ANDBRsoNs "A year ago in Texas,
there appeared a bold speaker at San An
tonic in behalf of the Union. He was as able
as he ives bold, and eloquent as he was
strong. We sllude TO Charles Anderson, the
brother of Sumter Anderson. he was a resi-
dent of Texas, but when the State abandoned
the old Union, he adhered to his opinions,
and, of course, became suspected. He at
tempted, few weeks ago, to escape, with
his family, from the State, but was arrested.
Is is now proposed to the Lincoln Admins
tration, by his friends, to offer to exchange
Elk Governor Morehead, of Kentucky, for
him. The proposition probably comes too
late, as the latest advices from Texas an
nounced that his family had gone to Mexico,
and that he had escaped, and would proba.
bly, Join them. In his Union harangue he
used to vehemently pronounce against lone
stars"-"they are an anomaly in nature" said
he; "stars cluster and constellate" The An
deTson stars are clustering and consolidating
in the Northern armament. There let them
stay. LaIz, Bob and Charles, great stars; lei
them give light to the benighted Yankees
the South can spare them.-NaShUiLLe( Tenn,
Courier,
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A Duel Indinnn.

We learned, yesterday, the particulars Of
duel fought near the town of Walton, Ind,
on Monday last, between Lieutenant Slidell,
of the Nineteenth Regulars, now recruiting
officer at Logsnsport and Daniel L. Manly,
formerly of this city. Manly was the chal-
lengipg party. The weapons used we're in
fantry sabers. After both parties had re-
ceived wounds Lieutenant Slidell spologized,
and the difficulty was settled. Mr.. Manly
was wounded in the sword hand, and Lieu.
tenant S)idell received bad cut on the right
cheek. We are informed that Lieutenant
Slidell is nephew of John Slidell, the noted
Secessionist.
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"Christmas is COming.U

It is easy to see that "Christmas is COM
ing" even if it were not repeated ten times
q day by every inmate of every house, from
aunt and grandmother down to the tIniest
little urchin who has just begun to discover
the sweet mysteries of candy and molasses,
and imagines, on account of the general glee,
that Christmas is "big candy" and nothing
more. 1t is easy to see that Christmas is
coming, because of the breaking out all over
the city of unexpected toy and candy stores,
immense eruptions of painted sleighs, rock
ing horses wagons, small ladies in full white
muslin dresses and bright. colored ribbons
whips, balls, jumping jacks, see-saws, baby
houses, locomotives, with all the igenious
mechanical toys which produce such won
derful effects upon the minds of little folks
as to put the lamp of Aladdin and all the
stories of fairies quite into the shade. 1t is
a sign, also, that Christmas Ia coming when
mysterious hints are dropped concerning
''elegant sets, =" new styles" that is the word--
of jewelry, particularly bracelets, chains,
buttons, or any other unlucky article which,
in a moment of good nature, one may have
been tempted to promise some time to
pretty cousin, or, more stupidly still, to ones
wife or sister.
The stores bloom out so attractively with
their gay colors and pretty wares, that it is
quite impossible to help thinking how de-
lighted Mary, or Frank, or Susan, or Jane,
or Harriet, or the little Toddlekins, would
be with this handsome ornament or that nice
toy; and, before one is aware, the purse
strings are opened, and out comes the bills,
and home goes the goods to be locked up
and looked at occasionally, until the event.
ful morning arrives, which is the juvenile
Jubilee throughout the civilized vorld-and,
for that matter, the jubilee for older people,
too, who have not quite forgotten when they
were young. 1t is easy to say, keep your
purse-strings tied, button up your coat, pull
down your hat, and determine not to see or
be tempted by any evidences of Christmas OIL
holidays Whatever" 1t is easy to say this
but make the effort to close up your heart ol
your pocket as tight as you please, and the
very wind will whistle Christmas cheeriiy in
your ears, tiny flakes of snow will whirl and
dance before your eyes, and nestle down into
your coat collar with joyous little laugh
peculiar to holiday snow. The very atmos.
pheIe seems redolent of frolic, enjoyment
good nature, good living, and good gifa
freely given to u.s. and how can we helpgiv
ing little in return? We confess to an affec,
ton for Christmas aRd holidays of every de.
scriptiou, which open the hand and enlarge
the circle of our sympathies, and feel quite
willing to echo back the joyous cry Of the
little ones, that ''Christmas is comingp
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

Mr.. Hamlin, the Vice. President, is one of
the most unostentatious men in Washington.
He has comparatively quiet quarters at the
Washington House-a very respectable, but
not fashionable house. He dresses as plainly
as a New England farmer; his coat is OF
coarse cloth, made by no eminent hand but
all concede him marked ability and reso
luton and determination Of high order.
The next plainest man of rank is General
George B. Mcclellan, Few men can find
him, and few men know him when he is
found. At the best he only wears the un-
dress uniform of Colonel, and his shoulder
straps-if any he wears-sre covered with q
coat much the worse for wear. He has no
fixed location, and moves from spot to spot
as duty calls. Of course, those who have
business with him know where to find him.
Not 80 the eager throng who wish to see the
young shoulders on which the armor of
Scott has fallen.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

A PRESENT FOR PRESIDENT LINCOLN
There is now on exhibition in Brooklyn a
is to be presented by some leading citizens
of Williamsburg to President Lincoln. The
watch is-said TO have been at one time the
property Of the Roy al family of France. Be.
sides being timekeeDer equal to the best
chronometer, it contains music box which
plays several airs. The dial is of fine enamel,
with painted landscape view of the Palace
of the Tuieries. On the face are also three
moving figures off sOlid gold and great beauty.
The estimated value of the watch is $500
But it is said to be of much greater value, by
reason of interesting associations.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

INVISIBLE HAIR NET.-Although We
consider hair nets, in general hideous in
ventions, we commend the following direc-
tions for making an invisible one, to the
ladies':
AS its title implies, this net is scarcely
distinguishable when worn upon the hair,
as it matches it in color, and is also re-
markably fine and clear, the meshes being
open. The silk used is much finer than the
finest netting silk, and is strong, being a
sort of raw silk. Commence by making
twenty loops on mesh one-third of an inch
wide, and net as many rows, thus forming
a perfect square, then gather upa little por-
ton of the center Of this square, tie it round
and attach it to the string of the knitting
stirup, and then continue to net all round
the edge of the square until the desired size
has been reached. This size must be regu-
lated according to the convenience Of the pro-
posed wearer, and this must depend upon the
quantity of hair it is intended to confne.
When completed an elastic must be passed
through the last row of loops the net must
be moistened with little weak gum water,
sire tched over dinner.plate, and left to
dry.
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Army Stores.

DIDs WILL BE RECEIVED (FROM
lO first hands and from UITIzENs LOYAL TO THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT oRLY) until ~ NJ De-
cember the l4th, 1861, marked Proposals to be
opened December the i4th, 1861" for
634 ,s95 lbs Hand Bread, In barrels, lined;
40 bushels Beans In barrels, lined.
Cooperage must be Of the best kind, and no charge
for packages All the above stores to be of the best
quality to be ready for delivery the 10th Of De.
&C mber, 1851, and bills in detail must be rendered
by or before that day Certificates Of inspection,
signed by the authorized inspector must accom-
pany each hill. Actual tare required. Packages
to be marked 80. Gallipols, Ohio" AlsO, with
raTt of the above stores received which, for con-
veDience should be separate for different articles.
The beans to be in measured bushels Tor &C lbs per
bushel). Marked "Samples requested, as far as
practicable. The hard bread must be thoroughly
dried and cooled before packing,
del2 O. L. KILBURN, Major and @. s.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

In one of the towns in the southern part
of Virginia, as regiment of rebel volun-
teers were about leaving for the seat of
war, neighboring parson, in addressing
the rebels on their duties as soldiers, etc.,
told them that "having put their hand to
the plow they must never look back" ere
member" said he, 'the fate of Lots wife,
who for looking back was turned into pill
lar of SALT At this juncture bold "se-
cesh," who did not exactly see the applica-
ton, and had just been luxuriating on a
piece of fresh calf without seasoning, sud-
denly starting up, threw his cap in the air.
and sung out Justify, "Hooray for salt
bully for Lots wife,
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Az ANanI. or Mrnnr.-WA and tha follon.

AN ANGEL OF MERcY.-we find the follow
ing in the LOckport IN. " Journal Gnd
Couriefe
Amid the desolation and sadness Of war
there is beautiful angel Of mercy which
spreads her healing wing. about the most
desolate scene. Before this angel the iron
tramp of serried hosts bresthes q softer music,
and the unKelenting heart of vengeance and
hate beats slower and calmer. This angel is
gentle woman. Although not wanting in
true patriotism, not backward in making
sacrifices for her country's honor and well
fare, yet is her ear ever opened TO the call of
aspect of suffering humanity. These remarks
have been called forth by facts just presented
us in regard to the last hours of our young
friend Mr.. A. @. Lane, member Of the Thirty
eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, whose
death we announced as having taken place
in Louisville, Kentucky, last week, and
whose parents reside in Dockport. Mr.. Lane
was taken very sick with malignant fever,
and was sent Immediately to the hospital in
Louisville, where he would have remained
and died, perhaps without the knowledge OF
his friends, had it not been for an angel Of
mercy, in the person of young lady. This
young lady was in the habit OF visiting the
hospitsl to administer to the wants Of the
sick soldiers. The condition Of young Lane
attracted her attention, and she ordered him
removed to her own fathers house, where
the most sssiduous care and the kindest At
tention were paid him until the hour OF iiS
death, We wish we could write the name
! Of this young lady. She was the daughter
| of loyal parents, whose hearts beat for the
Union and humanity. Such touching Incl
| dents as these must serve to strengthen the
| cords of tenderness and sympathy which
bind the Northern patriots heart to those
| loyal spirits in the South who are still true
l to the Stars and Stripes.
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Army Stores.

RIDs WILL BE RECEIVED FROM
- first hauds, and from CITIHgFs LOYAL TO THE
GOVERNMENT or THE UNITED STATES ONLY until
IL NJ, December 16, 1861, marked Proposals TO be
opened December Is, 1884, for .......
Ia bris extra superhne Flour;
30 coo lbs. Hard Bread, in barrels, lined;
$3.50 lbs. Hominy, coarse, In barrels, lined
s25 lbs. Rice East India or Carolina, In barrels;
$3.50 lbs. Bio Coffee, In double sacks;
l065e lbs, Brown Sugar, in barrels, lined
900 lbs. Star Candles, in boxes, full weight;
l,272 lbs. Soap, in boxes;
3,OOO,lb rsasted aud ground bio Coffee pure, in
barrels
Cooperage must to Of the best kind and no charge
foI pact ages All the above stores TO be Of tho best
quality to be ready for delivery the 2lst Decem
Der 1861 and bills in detail must be rendered by
before that day. Certificates Of inspection, signed
By the authorized inspector, must accompany each
bill. Actual tare required Pack ages to be marked
&c, e. Parhersburg, Va" Also, with the con.
tents. nam: and address Of seller Bids for nart Of
the above stores received, whica fer convenience,
should be separate for different articles. Marked
"Samples required The hard bread must be
thoroughly dried and cooled before packing,
q. L.. KILBUkN, Major aud o. 3.
N0TIoE.-Tt is expected that the above stores
will probably complete the amount of stores re
Qured with the exception Of small oders) for this
point for the neIt seventy days. Bidders can regu-
late their bids accordingly low.
dei2 @. L. KILBURN Major and c. S.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

READING IN THE ARMY.-Two of the
Secretaries, with some members of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the American Tract
Society at Boston, have been for some time
at Washington, supervising the work of dis.
tribution in the army. This Society had, up
TO the first of the present month, expended
$l4,2o6 45 in this work One of the Secre-
taries says in q recent note "0ur arrange
meats for distribution are so perfect that we
are sure our publications actually reach the
soldiers. We could proftably distribute ten
times the amount that our means will per-
rnitU To
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

ORDERED TO KEETUcKY,--All of the regi-
ments in Indiana which have the minimum
number of men have been ordered into Ken
lucky. This order will throw some nine
70 ten thousand troops into Kentucky during
this and the coming week.
After cessation of forty eight hours, in
duced by the heated term, the pork. packers
around the Falls resumed operations yester-
day. The number of hogs slaughtered yes
terday was about six thousand-LouiSUilLe
Journal, l2h. ...
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

A Coon HIF--A volunteer and some citi-
zeDs were talking about the war, at Elmira,
a few days since, when a difference having
arisen, some person proposed to settle it by
taking drink.
"Nol mol" said the volunteer, "that is not
the way TO talk. You and all other men,
who can possibly leave home, should at once
agree to enlist. This war must be fought out
and settled with all possible dispatch. Drink
ing won't settle ID; for If IL you'd our officers
uould hare settled IL long ago."
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

SPLENDID CoRN.-Dr. James D. Bailey, of
this county, has laid upon our table some
very superior specimens OF corn of the pres
eut years growth. The ears are thirteen
inches long, contain upward Of eight hun
dred grains, and the corn was produced from
land Ihst has been in constant cultivation
sixty. FIVE years This corn will do.-Lsz-
inqton Obs. and Rep.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

IT is said the Beaufort dArkies pick cotton
for the Government at the rate of three
cents per pound. The Government gets the
privilege of the cotton fields by going TO
them. Cotton is worth in New York thirty
one cents per pound.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

SHADE TREES IN PARIs.-It has been
calculated that Paris, at present, covers a
space of 78,080,00O yards. 1t contains
148,OOO trees, occupying a space equal to
$4,000 square yards. The trees consist of
horse-chestnuts, elms, acscias, lime trees,
and others. It is estimated that these trees
cover with their shade, space of 22O,-
100000 yards, sufficient to protect 1885,
900 individuals from the rays of the sun.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13
THE CoNTRABANDs.

The contrabands were coming in more
freely than heretofore, and were received in
more cordial manner. They bring with
them, in many cases, provisions either for
sale or for their own consumption; still very
little ifany accommodation has been provided
for them, and NO systematic effort made to
employ them. Considerable numbers are
obtaining such employment as they can find,
and some are employed by our forces. But
the fact that there are yet, and there will be
for a considerable time to come, provisions
in plenty for them, and better quarters on the
plantations than within our lines, prevents
any extensive stampede. Probably the most
intelligent of the negroes are among those
who will remain by themselves as long as
they are able to obtain subsistence.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

squibbs desires TO know 'if figs are sold
at ten cents pound by the drum, how
should they be sold by the trumpet 2" and
'if $25 per tun is the price Of lead in
sheets, what it would be worth by the
quire 2" T -
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

The Nashville Banner of Nov. 20, is reliably
informed that a few evenings ago the family
of Andrew johnson felt so assured that he
would make his appearance in Greenville at
the head of Lincoln force, that they made
preparations for giving the distinguished
traitor a splendid supper upon his arrival.
What q delusion
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

RIVER SwELLRG.-In the twenty y-four
hours ending at ten o'clock A. NJ, the river
swelled thirteen and half inches. This
makes total rise of over two feet here since
Monday last, and there is no doubt that the
gunb boats Benton and Esss1 are already of
the bar, where they were aground, and on
their way TO Cairo.-SL Louis Republican,
1OJh
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

The Montreal Advertiser states that the
Canadian military authorities have engaged
the Grand Trunk workshops at Point st.
Charles for the purpose of riaing heavy ord
nance. 1t also states that the British Gov
ernment has given the necessary notice to
the different companiel carrying the mails
under Imperial subsidies, to prepare to re-
in time of war. This latter statement is very
dnuhtfnI
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13
ARMY Stores.

EpJDS WILL BE RECRIYED (FROM
Ne first hands, ,.and from citizens loyal to the Gov
ernment of the United States only until 10 NJ, De-
cember ID, 1851, marked 'Proposas, to be opened
December 49," for (, .. .r.r ~.
1873 barrels Mess Pork, full weight
$4,000 lbs Bacon Sides ribbed clear ribbed or clear,
$50 brls. extra superane Flour, barrels lined;
500 COO lbs Hard Bread, in barrels lined;
10000 lbs Rice in barrels lined;
80 600 lbs HOminy, in barrels lined;
$4,000 lbs. Rio Coffee, in double sacks;
10000 lbs Roasted and Ground Coffee in brls, lined;
10000 lbs. Brown Sugar, in barrels lined;
10000 gallons Vinegar, in barrels;
IL 500 lbs. Star Candles, in boxes
10000 l.s Soap, in boxes;
1855 gallons MolaEses, in barrels
No charge for packages All the above stores to
be Of the best quality to be ready for delivery
the 18th day Of DeGember, 1861, and bills must be
rendered by or before that day. Certificate of in.
spection, signed by the sworn and the authorized
inspector, must accompany each bill Actual tare
required Packagest to be marked : o s., Par kers'
burg, Va )" also, with the contents. name and ad
dres of the seller Bids for part of the above stores
received, which for convenience, should be sepa-
rate for different articles Marked sam pies re-
Quested as far practicable. The Hard Bread must
be dried thoroughly and cooled, before packing.
U L. KlLBURE,
de9.tt Major and O. s.
UDIANOs. IsTMAS AND NRW.
Ii YEARS GIFTS We have EsUz1
lot OF Pianos. purchased for cash, at I.zS-@ff t1
assigr ees sale in New York which B@msRH
we will sell at such prices as will in. u Y
ents, evsn in these times
- lT SMITH & NIXON,
2A Fourth ST., bet. Main and Walnut,
del2.c At Smith Hixon's Hall.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

IT is but two years since the discovery Of
salt in the Saginaw Valley, in Michigan, yet
the sum invested in the manufacture during
the last six months has been over $lo0, 200,
and preparations are making for extensive
additions during the coming year. There
are now eight wells in operation. .r f.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

A new magazine is announced for this
month, TO be edited by Charles Godfrey Le-
land, published by ]. R. Gilmore, Boston,
and called The Continental Monthly. 1t is to
be devoted TO literature and national policy,
and promises 10 be '1iberal and progressive,
graphing lbOldly with the mOmsntous
subjects that the present disturbed state
Of affairs heaVe TO the surface"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

TIE delegate from Utah, Mr.. Bernhisel, is
procuring at the Patent Office quantity of
cotton and Indigo seed, and also some tea
plants. He reports that the MormOns have
already tried raising cotton with success, in
the southern border Of Utah Territory. The
best seed is procured from Edisto Island and
near Beaufort, and must be procured fresh
every year, as it degenerates in the interior.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

The Chairmen of the House Committees
of Congress held conference on Tuesday
night last in relation to Congressional busi-
ness. 1t is understood that a majority fa-
Vored latitude in debate, and consequent
long session. This is not very good news.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

1t was judicious resolution of father,
as well as most pleasing compliment to
his wife, when, ON being asked what he had
intended to do with his girls, he replied, III
intend to apprentice them to their excellent
mother, that they may learn the art OF. inn
proving time, and be fitted to become like
her, wives, mothers, heads of families and
useful members of society"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

KIRBY-BAIRD-De December 10. by the Rev; $.
Crawford at the residence of the brides father Mr..
James F. Kirby, Of Cincinnati, to Miss Matte FL.
Baird, of Clark County, Indiana.
BAILEY CALHt UN-On Thursday, d ,cemher
H. 1861, at the residence of the brides father, No.
49S West Third street, by Elder William p. STRAIT
ton, Mr.. Emanuel Bailey, recently of Dover, Eng
land, to Miss Maggie Calhoun, of Cincinnati, o.
BOGGS S-CATT-At a meeting of the "Greene
Township Farmers byceum," at Pomona Knoll,
near Oheviot by Elder Il Hathaway, Mr.. William
O. Boggs, son of Elder John Boggs, to Miss NJ.
Jennie, daughter of Elder G. Gait, Dec. IL, 1861.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

Mr.. O. L. v1ckERs, east side OF Third.stre be-
tween jefferson and Green, is Agent for the DAILY
PRrss, in Louisville, Ky. All orders left with him
iii ha aitended to
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

VWVBR PLACE TO BUY WaLTE IRON
y Stone China, Dinner, Tea and BREAKFAST Sets,
Of James Edwards eon's makei White and Gold
all its YarIations Britannia Ware, Silver plated
Goods, Knives and Eorksh 80, AZ GIsetg reduced
rifih.st, doors west OF Walnut, north side. -
Holiday Presents now opened at JOHN A. MOH.
Bohemian Glassware, Parlan Marble Vases and
Statues, Silver. plat Goods, Rch Gold Band and
Decorated Tea and Dinner Sets. Gard Basketa, 90
lcRne Bottles, Motto Cups and saucers, Vases, NIX
Stands, Ledger Holders, Out Hands, Toy Tea Sets,
this city, and at prices that not fail to suit
JOHN A. MoHJENHOFF's,
dela.cW No Fifh.gf
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-13

A little girl, some six or seven years
old daughter of Mr.. George HArtsell, of
Ripley, o., was drowned on Wednesday
last in cisterp. The child had been in
the wateE nearly an hour before it was
found.