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MINDEN FEMALE COLLEGE.

Es
FACULTY:
REV. j. FRANKLIN FORD,
President and Professor Of Mental and Moral Philosophy
and the Natural Sciences
MISS CATHARINE E. COLEMAN,
Vice Principal and Instruetress in Mathematc and
English Literature
MISS /. BRAINERD
lnsFuctress in the Physical Sciences Composition and
Eocution.
MISS THE0DOCIA JOHNSON
Instructress in the English Branches
MISS --------~--.
Iustrucress in the Primary and Academic Department
PROF. GEO. C. TAYLOR,
Music on the Harp, Piano and Viohn.
PROF. j. LUTHER
Musc-Piano, Guitar, Violin, &c.
MISS MARY A COLEMAN,
Musc-Piano, Guitar and Vocal.
MILE L. DURAND (of Francel
1nstructress in French and Music.
MRS. Z. R THOMPSON,
Gnstructress in the Ornamental Department.
Terms, etc,
TheScholastic years divided into terms twenty
one weeks each. The Autumnal Term commences on
the first Monday Of October the Spring Term mmedi-
aely succeeds WITHOUT VACATION, and closesin July
The terms for tuition payable quarterly in advance
but when delayed beyond the close of the term interest
will be charged For the term of twenyone weeks they
follows
Tuition in Alphabetic Department ....... $l5 90
Tuition in Academic Department and Freshman.
Class 20 90
Tuition in Collegiate Department, three highest
classes; .....-... .....-.-.-... ......-.-. q 90
Incidental Expenses. 90
Musc-Piano-forte Guitar Observation-Disclosures. SO 90
on Harp. Observation-Disclosures. 90 90
Drawing and Painting Is 90
French Latin and Italian, each ............. II 90
Embroidery 10 90
Waxwork, per course of Iessons. ............ 10 90
Fee for graduation ....................... 10 90
Boarding, including lights, washing &c....... 60 90
Oil Painting Observation-Disclosures. so 90
Pupils entering at the opening of the term or within
two weeks thereafter viii be charged for the term; nor
viii any deduction be made for absence except for Prov
dental cause Sep2Ily
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ECLIPSE LIVERY STABLES,
tgg- Horses bought and sold here

/ u" Horses bought and sold here.
~ Attached to otheestablishmentis celebrated Far
re who guarantees to cure the shortest time the most
formidable diseases that horseknd is heir to- such
Blind Staggers Big Shoulder Big Head, Chambers, Swie-
ney Disteniper Founder, Gravel and Distempers and
Diseases Of all descriptions in the successful treatment
of which he avas himself of his important dscov
cries made in that line Give call and try our sys-
tern. LOet24l SlMS, GAaAlBlI " GO
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RATTLE HOTSE.

I .AI--O BATTLE HUJSE.
THE fremont House, Edwards Street,
3 HI s9SIsA Shreveport La, lately occupied by S.
af1lHt.iIatEI r. Day having been fitted up with en-
ireIg new l1rnture &C. has been re6pened under the
name of the BATTLE HOUSE, by the undersigned who will
endeavor I'd give satisfaction to the travelling public.
The house is situated in quiet part of the town and
particularly suited to the accommodation Of ladies' The
proprietor wishes to make but pledgewhch is that
the strctest cleanliness shall be observed in every de-
pertinent octl7l A. ID. BATTLE.
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DAUGHTERS or THE eros
FEMALE SCHOOL.

FEMALE SCHOOL.
WILL be opened, in Shreveport on the Sd of De-
w cember 1860, in the place formerly known DR..
HotchSiss' residence TERMS
Spelling, Reading and Writing, per month, s. 90
0rthography Reading Writing, Primary On
Geography and Arithmetic. .........f
Geography, Grammar History, Arithme-
tic. Mythology, Rhetoric, Astronomy 90
and Philosophy, -. ........-....
Needle Work, Embroidery and TapstTy, p 90
Ne EXTRA CHARGE FOR FRENCH.
Stationery the charge of the parents; terms month
III advances deduction made except in cases ofpro-
tracted illness oct31-tf
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THE COLIEGIATE INSTTTUTE
Charges:

THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
GITUATED near Shreveport viii be again opened for
- the reception Of pupils the 2D MONDAY, THE eTH
OF JANuARY, 1860.
Charges:
1st For board tuition, washing fuel lights
&c, per session OF months, Sl25 90
I'd For day scholars persession Of months, SO 90
No pupil received for less than five months no deduc-
All charges to be paid strictly haIfin advance
S.P. HELME, A. NJ,
January 4, 1860 Principal and Proprietor.
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SCHMIDT 4 ZIEGLER,
Who'll L G II o G E II 5

49,. 0LD LEvEE STREET. 40
Between Hospital and Barrack streets, New Orleans
- ARE daily receiving from Europe and the North
agF the Choicest Liquors, Wines, Brandies
- ami Groceries, to which they call the special
As attention Of families planters and country meI-
thlats Taev pledge themselves to furnish their friends
as favorable terms as any house in the trade in the I'll
y Thgooging comprises only small portion of their
extensive stock:
#gglsss Of Etaral Wine;
#ga5s U.sa Vine, (fIaute Sauternei)
81 de- 4a dJ Barsac;
g1aat.ee-ss Alexander Seignette Cognac
a. .HrHh 10 do do;
I0gaater aa I, lis L. Breton, 1905, do;
la 10 DO 5tillon do;
& 75 3a 5gan Morris, 1915, doi
d5 Blrgun ~ Port;
#J ts G'i Madeira VP;
55h II Bourbon Whiskey;
Eng o. tsT Taaz Brandy and Gin;
Bushels .aataa7E Ene pints and quarts;
sl 56 AGl.7s.le and assorted Cordlalsi
# cases HIGr Cherries
g4 lo Era brandy, and in their own juice
ed
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KEACHI FEMALE COLLEGE.

FACULTY.
Rev ]. H. TUCKER,
President and Professor of Mental and Moral Science
and Ancient Languages.
MISS S. c. WILCOX
Instructress in English Literature
MISS SALLIE P. SCOGIN,
nstructress in Mathe and the PHYSICAL Sciences
MISS KATE HILL,
Instructress in Academic Department
PRoF. C. F. SCHULTZ,
Instructor of Music-Piano Guitar and Violin
MISS SAILTE E. CARLTON,
Instruetress in Music-Piano and Guitar
MISS WILCOX
1nstructress in French and the Ornamental Department
Rev. J. H TUCKER AND LADY,
Mrs g. NJ. JENKINS,
MatTon.
The Autumnal Term of this Institution commences on
the Monday of September the Spring Term will inn
medately succeed without any vacation Each Term,
Rates Of Tuition for the Term Of twenty weeks as
follows:
In Primary Department SIS 90
In Academic Departu ent. ent..........,......... 30 90
In Collegiate Department. Observation-Disclosures. 25 90
Incidental Expense. ! 90
Music, Piano or Guitar. ar....................... 25 90
Drawing and Painting -..................... l5 90
Embroidery ........ 10 90
Board, including fuel lights, and washing - 50 50
Pupils entering at the opening of the Term within
weeks thereafter, charged for the Term No de-
deduction for absence except in of protracted i'll
ness. TH0S. NJ. GATLIN,
aug %, 1850 President Board of Trustees.
MANSFIELD FEMALE COLLEGE.
FACULTY.
REV. CHARLES b. STUART, President,
And Professor of Moral Mental and Nutural Science
JOHN W. STUART, a. NJ.
Professor of Ancient Languages and Mathematics
W. S. DONALDSON, NJ. D.,
Professor Of Vocal and Instrumental Music, Thorough
Bass and Composition.
Mrs LIZZIE STUART,
Insructress in English Literature and Mathematics
MRs. +. 4. BATCHEL0R,
Instuctress in the Primary Department.
MILE --- "a native of Franee,)
Insructress in Modern Languages and Music
M1ss HATTIE NJ. CUSHMAN
Instuctress in Vocal and Instrumental Music
MISS ANNETTE C. RICE,
Instruetress in the Ornamental Department
Mr.. A H. THOMAS
Steward aud Bursar
Mrs EMMA L. A. THOMAS,
SJewardeSs.
Tue next Collegiate year commences on Wednesday,
October Sd, 1850. For further information apply to Mr.
A. H. THoMAs, to j. L. SCALES, Secretary Board OF
Trustees. LEWIS PHILLIPS,
President Board Trustees.
!. L. SCALES, Secretary aug2g-lv
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Tgs 5lyAn,o,1n. pavabie in advance-four dollars #
D)a1AR' K lie tineof subscribing Persons w5hingto
1t a3l-,s nv allst give two weeks notice No paPer
aysspt a the option Of the publishers, until oil
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.5 f5r tha FIRST insertion, and Fifty CENTa for
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STEVENS \ SEYMOUR.

tic and enabled offer them to dealers as low MS any
other house in the Union
Combs, Brushes and Fancy Goods:
Ivory Combs, all Nos. Porte Monnaiesf
India Rubber Z" Purposes,
Imitation she'll Reticues,
Buffalo Pocket Books,
Horn. Hooks and Eyes
Hair Brushes Looking Glasses,
Tooth and Nail Brushes, Necklaces
Shoe and scrubbing - Watch Guards,
Writing Desks Suspenders,
India Rubber Toys Silver Thimbles,
China do Pocket Compasses
Buttons, Baeklng,
Marbles Twines
Pins Tacks, ETC., etc.
FerfumeFy, Soaps, &c.
Genuine Farina Cologne, Vinegar Rouge,
Wright's superior do Maeassar Oil,
Tayior's :" do Bears
Lubin's Extracts, Antique
Wrights, do Pomatum,
Tavlor's do Ok Marrow,
lilly White, Bandolino
Chalk Balls, Powder Pufs,
Toilet Powder, Balm of 1000 Flowers
Rice do Lyons Kathairon
Me6n Fun, French Soaps,
Cosmetique, Military do
And large assortment of Taylor's Transparent VAST
Balls and Wright's Fancy Soaps.
Also of direct Importation Cutlery, Guns, Pistols, Per
eussion Caps and Needles.
large stock of Printing Writing and Wrapping Paper
of every description Playing Cards, Inks, Pens, schoo
Books Blank Books, etc.
Copving Presses Envelopes and Stationery Of every de
scription Tmh25l f. r. STEVENS Il Co. +
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The following conn unieation we copy from an ex-

The following communication we copy HOHl an e2-
change;
oC,svIlLE, (KY) Jan. t8-Kentucky's DUTY as
advocated by Dr. Robt J. Brecknridge in his Lexing-
ton discourse and by livery ktntuekan of the Henry
CLAY stamp is TO ST, nd by the constitution and the
Union Of the country 10 the last extremity; to prevent
all attempts to seduce terriy her the taking Of
any steps moons sent with her constitution ana
laws or disregard of the constitution and laws of the
United States aud tile in her heart that the rendng
of this Union the s We iue is for her the fatal
issue that the times ca have.
And hosts Of Kentue kaus accord yh this iustrioua
divine, sage, and patrbt, that Chic, Indiana, illinois
PENNSYLVANIA, New Je seF On the one side, and Mary
land Delaware, Ergbia, Kentucky, Missouri, on the
other can save this Urion that this immense central
power, free to great extent, from the fanatlcsm OF
the extreme States both sides OF it, is charged wife
the preservation and pIpetuaten OF our national Instl
tuons and with them of our national power and glory;
that if under the curse o GOD and The madness OF the
extremes, the prescription OF the Union should be
impossible if belongs tp this immense central power to
reconstruct the ration Upon the slave line its central
idea: that If the Union we're utterly destroyed its recon-
structon upon the slav line is the solitary condition
which slavery can ex in security any where,
exist At all in any borde Sato that nothing
suicidal than for the bbrder slave States adopt any
line of conduct which ean Justly deprive them of the
sympathy and eon6denee Of tile border free States, anu
nothing more certain han that patriotic devotion 70
the Union and willingness to do all that honorable
men should do modeate ask in order to preserve
it, is strongly prevalent at this moment among me
people Of the border fre States amongst those OF the
border Flave States bCfAtfV
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REMOVAL.

yYT A. HANNEY Co. respectfully inform their
wv customers and friends they have removed to INC
y and spacious stores Nos, 81 and 64 GraVier
Street, :.... s.,,
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9V0T-300 bqgs Shot assorted; 70 kegs bar lead fol
gsls l,rs EowELL * BgGKNFRs
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VASE Il MURDOCH,
.,,rssTOY AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS
~ JAA,r If Common and Front Street, New Orleans
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-09-30
FROsT WASHINGTON.

500 WASHINGTON, sept 20.
Strong rebel pickets frequently make their
appearance near the Point Of Rocks, oppo-
site Col. Geary's command Last Saturday
morning fifteen were seen to leave The island
below the ruins Of the bridge, just after day
light. This island comprises several acres OF
dense foliage, and is separated from Viz
ginia By narrov channel Col. G. thinks
they are in the habit Of coming over there
sVery night = = E-Fglf VI
On Fridsy night the rebels made a dem
Oustrstion Rs # they would cross at the
Point o. Rocks. Col Gerry set trap to
catch them. While awaiting their move
ments be discovered that signals were making
at q farmers house on the Maryland shore.
The inmates were secured and held. The
rebel force did not attempt to cross.
Last week Capt. Pardee Of Company A,
GeaTy's regiment made an incursion Ep the
riv5r opposite Berlin, securing three priso-
ners, eight horses and ten head OF cattle.
Edwin D. Morgan, Governor Of New York,
is to be q Nhior General Of volunteers. q :
Col. GustaVus Koerner d 20 be an Aid-de-
Camp 70 AsjoF General Fremont
A foraging expedition started this morn
ing from Gen. Rrznklin's division consisting
Of infantry, cavalry, and artillery in strong
force. They proceeded to EdseIi Hill, eight
miles from Alexandria. The rebels retired
70 Springfield Station, mile and q half be-
yond. No new earthEoFks were seen. The
object Of the expedition was successful and
large quantities Of hay, corn, and oats were
obtained without the firing Of gun By
either party. -
A company to-day visited the estate ofthe
late John A. Washington, and brought
away q large lot Of grain and forage.
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WAaEiaeToH, Sept. -.
Special 70 the Posi-
The rebels have declared their intention %
obs,rnct the passage Of the Potomac river,
and have diligently erected batteries and
cleared the woods from ths Virginia Shoro
50 g TO command a full sweep on thatStream
So effectively have their measures been TAX
en-, that vessel can no longer pass up or
down without undergoing destructive Gre,
and the navigation is actually closed. The
stoppage will probably bc but temporary,
for the Government will doubtless take i'm
mediate measures fOr the re-opening Of naYi-
CATION.
Information hsJ been received here 70 The
effect that the enemy declare their intention
10 destroy the large war steamer Pensacola,
new Al the Washington navy yard, when shS
attempts 70 20 % sea.
Large numbers Of suspected persons IN
this city have been confined By order Of The
Government in private houses.
There are 1000 horses YET remaining II
the Government stock yard in this city.
The Union men OF Annie, Arundel coun
y, Maryland, bold grand mas meeting 70
day.
A Catholic Journal, now known e tn
Express, but formerly the Southern Rightl
i5 out to-day with strong articles for tb
Union It's editor is a relative Of Areh-Bish
op Hughes. rF.t.
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The ComIsT RarrIe.


We wait auxiOusly for news Of the im-
pending battle at Lexington, No. General
Fremont has lst 81. LO1i5 in Psrsou, 10 re-
trieve thsdis4stssof Of MulligAu's surfendsr.-
Of his indonitabls energy and his uneor-
qaerabls disposition to push through 70 Gnf-
sssful oonPlsfioh whatever be undertakes,
the world has already had abundant eFidence.
And If such 3 thing Is among the p0ssi5ir-
tiss, he viii return to st. Louis covered Riih
The hOu.r Of having met, defeated and rcut-
"a or captured Prices command. Price a
sHIl At Lexington, aad fortifying bis position,
that being q yeEy important strateeiesl
point FrsmOnt Is advancing upon him
from The east ; stuEges IS upon Che north !;
Lsns aad Seigel sre upon the south snd
southwest Wheh these advance upon Lex
ingiOu, Is We are daily expecting 70 bear
has been done, the battle VII be Eeree, and
decisive, in great measure, Of the issue Of
Tie eouaict IN Missouri L win be second
oaIy 70 Bulls Ben in tie sizs Of the armies
engaged, and importance Of results; We have
fun faith thst Il viii not be another Balls
Rua for cur troops.
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oassI Ehsss Thing. % Bet


AHSEs' EDrToRs.-Under the above cap
ton, and over the signature Of sWatchman, /"
We were favored in Jour issue Of Saturday
morning, with TRADE against Parks, Public
Resorts and Street Railroads, as they are ali at
present conducted on the Sabbath, and call
ing upon the City Council and the suthori-
ties Of EeWburgb to interfere in the matter.
This @Wstchnan," thinking it his duty to
look after the interests Of bis anti-German
frisnda, WentiO Camp Bows on Sunday layt
where the s7th (German) Regiment is form
lng, and found everything orderly and quiet.
He then proceeded % the Park near the ter
minus Of The kfnsman street railroad. and
sonne some stirring music, and 4 large
nlmber Of Germans, indulRing in their Is
g0rise drink, '9ager" Did hs ever think
that The same amount Of f1aeef" would Be
consumed II his German friends were con-
ansd 70 thseity7
he has made no charge Of disorderly con-
duct on The part Of the visitors to the Park,
Or on the par Of any one connected with Il
The whole object and aim Of bis article is to
prevent the raining Of the street. cars On the
sabbath. Is he aware Of the fact that ont
Of the six or seven thousand visitors tc the
HPsrk, not ons thousand ride il the cars.
but 90 on foot 81 In their own conveyances?
Supposs through the action Of our CITY
Fathers Al in.erdiction Of Sundsyruuuing Of
the cars should be made at the instance of
such Puritanieal Wstchman. what would
Be ths efect7 TherE are four OK Eve full car
loads on each Of tie Street RaiIroads Who
use that conveyance 70 and from the differ
emf churches, twice each way on guadaY
morning and evening. How make the dis
tincti0n bstEeea those going 70 and from
church or 70 and from any other placer
L 3 we'll known that those people going
to and from church on Sunday have no other
means Of conveyanee. Another thing-there
s1e very many people who desire to visit the
Cemeteries, both ct Woodland" and the
Catholic, who have 10 other time except on
pleasant Sabbath afternoons 70 visit the
graves Of their friends and relatives.
Allow such q sh0rt-sighted policy 70 pre-
vhil s. that indicaed BY your @HAtcbmsn,9 .
and our sszner gnIceries would be 6lled by
thoss who wo1ld not have facilities for get /
ting ''out Of town" The quiet OF the city !
WoEld be disturbed, where nov everything |
is peace. Instead Of making q sabbath /
days journey" IN search Of somethine % !
complain Of, the subject Of complaint would /
remain II our very doors. Wfilthe HWatch- |
nan" tske his true name Of HSPy," and then
answer nsf GEENAEs
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FROM lIIssOURL
JEEEEEsos CITH. Sept. %.

JEEEERsos CITT, Sept. 2s.
Special to the st. Louis Republican:
a messenger from Linn Greek last nigh
says rebel dspredations and plunderings con.
tinue uninterrupted there and that eyery
thing ia the place has been carried OF.
Its reported that seeessionisis are stealing
the negroes Of Union men.
Senators Mills and Vernon and Rev. Mr..
Arrest Methodist ere among the leading
spirits.
Gen. Pope and his staff are here, and Col.
MuIligan AID his OficerL
All intelligence Is kept very close sinca
the arrival Of Gen. Fremont who goes to
camp with his S'af and numerous rstinus To-
morrow. when be viii leave here is unesp-
tain, probably not before Tuesday oE We'd
nesday next. BE was Sefenadsd this even
ing.
Aspy who was attempting to escaus nan
the city on an up trAia this evening. has
been arrested:
The opinion seems TO bs gsining ground
that the rebels intend 70 tsmain ct Lsxina-
ton for some time and PFeparefor good en-
Many persons Say that i Fremont i en-
ergetic and rapid 10 hh mo5ensnts that hs
can cut Of Prices chances q escape ana cb-
tain a brilliant victory.
Col. Mulligan's regiment arrived yestsr-
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NEWS PROM THE UPPER P0T0-
MAC RIVER
GOV. MORGAN TO BE A MAJOR
GENERAL I
Saturday Nights Report
PROM IRRPRRsON CITY.
IrrErRsnnAlfTY. Sept.

JEFFERsoN ~CiTTf sept. y
Special 10 the Democrat:
) Passengers report everything quiet at
GeorQetoWn. Gems. Sigel and Davis were
Al that pointing directing operations.
Among the passengers BY the train were
the following Office. Of Col. Aarshars cav
airy regiment from Lexington: Msjor D. X.
jenkins, Capt, James Foster, Panl Waters,
John Burnap, and Lis1ts. Proctor, Yost,
knight and Blair. These officers were re-
leased on their parole Of honor. They LEFT
Lexington on the morning Of Thurs iayI
coming in on wagons overland to Fedeliai
arriving there last. To their knowledge, up
"a Thursday. Price had not started any Por-
tim ofhis forces towards this direction
though il could have been done and they
have been in ignorance Of it. Capt Foster
was informed The morning after the surren-
der, BY the rebel quertermaster, that ne had
issued that day 200 rations, and the Cap
tain thinks the force has since then been IN
.reased ty aecessi0ns from the country round
about 10 at least $4,000. He represents that
men are aOcking in from all quarters. De
heard nothing in regard TO AeCulloehs
I vbereAbouts. The rebels told him his force
vas frou 1000 70 Is, 600. The Officers
think MeCulloch is moving toward Jefier-
son City. ! N :
| Price's troops had devastated tbs country
-aul-il--isu.u S.s.-z.I-- flssEtE 1iles. -kEsyyE
ago, covered with ripe grain are now made aI
bare as desert. Dwellings that we're filled
with the comforts and ncessaries Of Ii have
been stripped Of their oOntens- Money, sil-
yer ware, clothing, bedding and everything
were seized, the owners insultsd and NAL
treated, and threats made agains the lives o.
all Union men as well as those who remon-
strated against heir lawless proceedings
& few members of Jacks0n's Legislators
had assembled ia the town and had passed
an ordinance Of SECESSION. When our in
iormant left they were discussing an act Tor
the conhSeation Of the property Of alI per-
sons opposed TO the Southern oOnfederaey.
Other acts Of very severe character were
also under consideration. t..
All The Federal officers taken prisoners
have now left Lexington, with the exception
Of Col. Mulligan, who remains there 70 set
tie up some business affais. He Is not
wounded, a. reported.
Gen Hunter and STAFF paid their respects
70 Gen. Fremont about nine O'Clock.
Gen. ?. L. Price has been ordered 70 take
the 6eld, but his brigade not being in read
inessl be will probably remain in command
here.
Col. White, who was supposed to be NOR
tally wounded ct Lexington, is recovering.
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-
Tha tact that The P0somAc river % now e.
fc,nally 6lOekaded By the rebel fOrts ano
bsttsries is not 5 pleasant one 10 eoh'em-
plate, and is hardly recognizable with our
ideas Of the asaSs;y OF Washington" Of which
us have ss.7d 90 much for the past month
Not that We fear hal the rsbels viii Be a6ls
-r,s.va n sttseki ing sRe
adingCharIestOn, HObile, or New Orleans. 81
that each Of the parties IN this rebellion have
bl0ekadsd the Other. One Of our finest Eai
steamers, The PelsacOla, Is rendered useless
BY this operation, she having been lying Al
he Washington Navy Yard for repairs She
canaof nov get ont 70 sea without being die
abled, il not destroyed, By the batteries thai
completely lins the western bank Of The PO-
tomac.
Until within a very rev days the presence
Of these batteries Was unknown and in The
eassof many Of then, ,unsuspsctsd The rebels
had then eoncealed BY the thick forests
which skirt the Hysr, ind reserved all FIRE
until the chain Of defenees was complete
WHEN they cut away the obstruction, leaving
the dogs Of var in fun view. IT'S said tbsi
they vii Be speedily eleErsd sway BY o1I
force, ,bus Il Is 70 be regretted that hey were
allowed 70 be erected at all
The single line Of railTOad leading 10
Washington wiz nov Be taxed to the utmost
70 kesP the city supplied with troops and the
munitions Of Wa1.