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A Coon ONE ON GEN. MAaRuDaR. Everybody
on Ouachita river, and especially in Monroe and
Trenton, La, knows Ned Phelps, former clerk of
the magnificent steamer Pargoud. Ned is private
in Company of the Crescent Rifles, First Louisi-
ana Battalion, better known as the % Charley
Dreux Battalion" This battalion was and is on
the peninsula, under Gen. ]. r. Magruder. For
awhile Gen. Magruder used to take the troops
under his command, and carry them on long and
wearisome marches through the PENINSULA On
one of these expeditions he had marched-so the
boys say-the Dreux Battalion sixteen honrs
through drenching rain, when, finally, morning
came, with the boys broken down and nearly
furnished No particular hardship in this, as it is
occasionally the fate Of all soiders-so to supper.
Gen. Magruder, being General" went to farm
house, near his encampment, and ordered q hot
breakfast. 1t was soon forthcoming, and the Gem
eral had just begun to enjoy it when Ned Phelps
walked in, and, without saying a word to the Gen
eral or anybody else, commenced eating very
heartily. The General Sc leaned back amazed,
at him gazed,' and laid down his knife and fork,
with just breath enough to ask; Sir, do you
know whom you are eating with? "Noln re-
piled Ned Phelps, still helping himself. tsNo,
don't know whom am eating with. Since I came
soldering, hape'n been at al particular achon
ate NTH, 50 The 0iot,taLs 1re,e clean"
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Capt. Samuel Myerson, who arrived in this city
day before yesterday, direct from Springfield, as
the bearer of dispatches to the President, gives
some interesting information of late date from
Southwestern Missouri.
We learn from him that the skirmsh near Spring
field on the I'd inst, of which we have received in
teigence from the Northern papers, was decided
Southern victory. Early in the morning on the day
mentioned, 800 Confederate cavalry, encamped
about mile and half from the town of Spring
field, learned that they were soon to be attacked
by FremOnt's body guard numbering four hundred
and fifty mounted men, withdrew into dense wood
near by and awaited their approach. This force of
the enemy soon appeared, and ascertaining their
whereabouts charged on them vigorously three
separate times, and were as often repulsed, with
an alleged loss of 1G9, after which they fed from
the field in great disorder.
The COntederateS sustained loss OF SIX killed
and seven wounded.
The Federal force, comprising Gen. Hunters
arny>at Springfield was reported by our scouts
not to be, over 10000, which we deem rather too
low an estimate.
Generals Price and McCuoch were still at Cass-
Vile when Capt.Eyerson left, about ten days ago,
with combined army of about $4,000 men, all
well armed They were on the best terms with
each other, and acting ineordia concert and har-
mOny.
was reported that the enemy were on the retreat,
moving northward in the direction Of St. Louis.
Price had distributed forty rounds of cartridges to
his army, ordering them to hold themselves in
| readiness to march on notice. 1t was supposed
that it was his intention to pursue the enemy and
| give them battle. His army were in excellent
spirits and as usual with the Southern boys, am
| ions for fight, He, himself seemed coutident of
| beng able 10 redeem Missouri from the thradom
of Black Republican oppression.
| The meeting Of the Missouri State Legislature
which passed the ordinance of secession at Neosho
on the I'd inst, was well attended, full quorum
| being present, including tWenty-three members OF
| the upper and scYentyseven Of the lower house,
| Nineteen Of the former and sNtyeight of the latter
| constitute a quorum
| The ordinance was passed unanimously, and
| without a discerning voice. lC was dispatched t.
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Our Position-We are for Peace.

1t is proper that the position of every man and
every political press should in the present crisis,
be distinctly dehned. We have no hesitation in
defining ours. --.f
While we acknowledge the duty of allegiance
and fidelity to the government of our country, by
Whomsoever administered, we are against coer-
clon. We are for peace. The South, which, in
this scandalous war, will include every slavehold.
ing State, cannot be reconquered. Her sons may
be defeated on the field of battle her cities de-
stroyed; her fields laid waste; but they will not
then be conquered. If defeated, they will flee to
their mountain Businesses and morasses still carry.
ing on the war, until ultimately their invaders will
be driven from their SOIL They never will be con-
quered Then why make war upon them? Why
sacrifice thousands of precious lives and hundreds
OF millions OF money, when in the end it will avail
nothing?
Now, let every patriot in the land-Republcan
Wing Or Democrat-demand that this fratrcidal
strife shall cease. Let our Southern brethren go,
if they cannot remain with US except by coercion
at the point of the bayonet and the caunon's
mouth. We are for the peace policy. When our
land is filled with widows and orphans and our
homes draped with mourning, as they will be in
two short years. and we then find our brothers OF
the same race still unconquereu, all will be for
peace. Then, why not make it now, before all
these tremendous sacrifices have been made?
we are tor our country, or what remains Of it.
We are for its brilliant and glorious emblem, the
stars and stripes Its glory should never be
dimmed by bathing its folds in the blood of
brothers. We are for maintaining the glory of this
flag on the soil of our own country. We are not
for the invasion of the South. We are for the de-
fence of the North. If our brethren of the South
invades the North, we are for repelling them.
We are for defending the city of Washington till
Maryland secedes. AS long as that State shall re-
main in the Northern Union, we are for defending
the integrity of her SOIL and that embraces the city
of Washington. If she secedes, it will be useless
to defend Washington.
Such is our position. And this should be the
position of the Democracy of the North. L
hundreds of thousands of Republicans before this
war shall have been prosecuted two years.
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f. THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 21, 1861.

Richmond by a special messenger to the President,
leaving Memphis yesterday morning en- route. x
Our informant further states that it was reported
that the enemy has torn up the entire track of the
Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, in northern
Missouri, and transferred its rolling stock to ILL.,
nois. sr= ---rt ."= E.
The alleged reason of this movement was stated
to be that it was impossible to keep the rebels in
that aection, who were very numerous, from burn
ing the bridges and otherwise obstructing comrnu-
nication between the two termn $50.
r We think this rnmor improbable, however, mas
much as late Northern papers received by us make
no mention Of il,
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Horace Maynard and Andrew. johnson.


The Nashville Gazette is responsible for the fol-
lowing: seEf,'' & w.. 4sra z4s.
Several years ago we were present at a political
meeting in the city of Nashville, listening atten-
lively to an eloquent speech from a tall man, with
an exceedingly ugly and forbidding eountenance.
stranger in the crowd, evidently better pleased
with the speech than with the speaker, touched US
gently, and in whisper asked: g Who is that?''t
The reply, 9 Horace Maynard, of Knoxville SIR
gave the stranger room to make remark and he
made it. Well" said he, in peculiarly soft and
quiet way, " He is the meaRest looking man in the
State, except Andrew Johnson"
Months after the occurrence of this little Incl
dent another little incident occurred, and we have
since kept the two carefully coupled together, SO
that neither might be forgotten. In company with
provincial friendt we were passing into the post
office building, and had to exercise some skill in
engineering our way through crowd of citizens
uneonseiously blockading the. door, so eagerly
were they listening to what a man among them
had to say. Upon leaving the post-ofice, our
country friend quietly inquired - Who is that
short man doing SO much talkiDg?n 'That, sir,
is Andrew johnson, of East Tennessee" was an
swered. Giving what he had to remark the en-
phasis of words rude to ears polite, friend gave
it as his firmly settled conviction that ' Andrew
Johnson was the meanest looking man in the
State,s except Horace Maynard.n Now, who that
has seen both Maynard and Johnson--twins in in
fanny and treason--can decide which of the two.
has the meanest pbysiognomy?
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III A R e e A. II % .

For the New Orleans Crsscsnt.l
Oh, Maryland the hour has come,
When despots tread your hallowed soil;
Then raise on high your vengefnl hand,
And strike, their plans and wiles to foil
Hest no more in peaceful slumbers;
Hark what sounds are those afar q? .
They are sounds Of coming thunders,
Thunders Of mighty war!
Land of all that's good and bright, ~
Let your sword leap from its rust;
Let it strike for all that's right,
Raise yourself from out the dust!
Hear once more your sisters call,
Rouse up from your fatal sleep;
Do not let your glory fall, ...-.
Close watch DER your honor keep!
Hear you not your children's wall,
Gathering strength as on it comes;
Hear it swelling from the vale,
From their desolated homes.
Gird, then, on your armor bright,
Take your sword and hew away;
Rend the clouds of gloomy night,
Admit the light of glorious day.
ew Orleans, November 10. L. X
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GEN. SiBLEy's EXPEDITION TO THE VEST The
San Antonio Herald of the 9th says: s's=
The Second Regiment fCol Tom Green's) of
Gen shey's Brigade, took up the line of march
on Thursday evening, passing through our city at
O'Clock, and with its long train of wagons, gave
a lively appearance to our streets. The Third
Regiment (Co Steel's) has nine companies in it,
and it will, we presume, soon follow. s .
We understand that several of the companies
composing Col Steel's Regiment are not quite full,
so that there is still an opportunity left for any
one wishing to join this expedition, which goes to
" clean outH Old Abe's minions from New Mexico
and Arizona. ~
We predict important results from this expedi-
elaborately and with so much care and expense
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PHB BRAVE .Ap HOME,

The maid who binds her warriors sash,
And Smiling, all her pain dssembles,
And while beneath the dropping lash
One starry tear-drop hangs and trembles-
Though Heaven alone records the tear,
And fame shall never know her story,
Her heart has shed drop as dear
AS ever dewed the field of glory. ''~
The wife who girds her husbands sword,
Mid little ones who weep and wonder,
And bravely speaks the cheering word,
What tho her heart be rent asunder-
Doomed nightly in her dreams to hear
The bolts of war around him rattle,
Has shed as sacred blood as e'er
Was poured upon the plain of battle.
The mother who conceals her grief,
While to her breast her son she presses,
Then breathes few brave words, and brief,
kissing the patriots brow she blesses,
With no one but her secret God
To know the pain that weighs upon her,
Sheds holy blood as e'er the sod
Received from Freedoms field Of honor!
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

WANTED TO BURN THE NATURAL BR1DGE.-Ths
Richmond correspondent of the Memphis Appeal
relates the following:
When the Wise Legion made that melancholy
movement of falling back from Gauley. to Lewis
burg, there was in some position or other OF com,
Adler, (now in jail here regret to say, under sor-
rowful suspicion of being Yankee spyD who had
a monomana on the subject of destroying bridges
by fire. The colonel, overwhelming conversation
roads leading into Eastern Virginia, caught eagerly
at casual mention of the Natural Bridge the
great wonder of nature, near Lexington. g peg
Your bardon,n said he, nterruptingly, " did you
say brrreedge?" Yes" replied The Interrupted
party, "Ireferred to the Natural Bridge" Eur ~
said he, 50 it must be burned "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

The Ohio Judges have. oayed to, the military
authority. Hon. George E. Pngh applied for a,
writ of habeas corpus to the Judge of the Federal
District Court and was answered that the eenrt5
had issued writs that were not regarded, and did
he felt repugnance to issue an order which would
not be respected. So much for civil liberty in
g.
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In skirmish near Murraysville, Jackson county,
Va. last week. forty Yankees were taken prison
ers by one hundred rebels called the Moccasns, -
and, after being dsarmed, were released on taking
the oath not to bear arms against the South. This
news we get from the Cincinnati papers,
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We have been shown letter from the wife of
surgeon in one of the regiments at Cairo, is which
she says that there 5000 troops left that place
in the Belmont expedition, and the next morning
after their return not 5000 could be found to answer
to their names. Lou. Courier.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

WHERE THEY GET SHoT.-Dr. Parker, of Chat
tanooga, Tenn, who was in tie battle of Leesburg,
writes:
cannot think that they will again attack us, or
give us chance to make charge on them; it is
impossible for them to stand q charge, and when
ever such command is given they take to their
heels. Not one of cur men that have seen was
shot in the back; more than one-half the enemy
were thus shot. The enemy say that we will
never encounter a force that will fight more des-
perately, as they were hemmet in by the river
and could not retreat-that they would have run
sooner, but they had no place TO rnn to.
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STOLE HIS PlsToL.-rue Alexandria Constitu

STOLE HIS PIsToL.-rue Alexandria Consttu-
tonal says
We have heard of low contemplate acts. Steal
ing of Bibles, r0bbing Of churches, coppers from
dead mems eyes, but all fall far beneath the low
lived act of robbing the printer Just let the thief
that stole that pistol from our sanctum reflect for
an instant upon his crime and we do verify believe
that he will find about himself enough OF human
shame to go and redeem it from where he has put
it in 'soak" and return the same TO US, SO that we
can deliver it to its proper owner.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

Advces from the Third Louisiana in Missouri
inform us that the regiment is comfortably uni
formed, and ranks far superior in arms, equip
ments, discipline and condition for efficient service
to any regiment in the field west of che Mississippi
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

J. F. S. Heiskel well-known citizen of Knox
county, and prominent Union man, was arrested
at Knoxville few days since, for melting rebel
lion. He was held to bail in the sum of $40 900.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

A TowN IN MoURSING.-A regiment was raised
in ShawnGetown, Ind, for the Federal government
which was in the battle of Belmont, and in which
nearly every family in the place had relatives or
friends. The news of the fight and defeat of the
Yankees caused great excitement in this hitherto
quiet little town. The day after the battle boat
came up with the killed and wounded, and such q
scene as it presented was never before witnessed
by any of the inhabitants of the place. The boat
was literally covered from stem to stern with the
killed and wounded, and the whole boat reeked
with the blood of the victims of IIncoln's abolition
crusade against the South. AS fast as they were
taken ashore they were recognized by relatives or
friends and conveyed away for interment. That
evening from every door knob streamed black
Grape, aud the whole town looked as if it was in
mourning. We learn that this regiment alone lost
four hundred in killed and wounded
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

Patt--our little American vocalist-is to sing in
Italian opera this winter at Berlin, as is stated in
the European papers.
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= RELEASED AND REARRESTED. = The man, H.
Franko who was arrested afew weeks ago on the
had been released, was rearrested last evening on
the charge of treason. 1t appears that it vas his
design to,make his way 20 the Southern COnfeder-
among his papers yesterday. [Lou JoGrnI.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

John Vandenhof, the veteran tragedian, the best
Virginus and Coriolanus Of his time, died recently
in England,
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Gen. Zollicofer and staff arrived at Knoxville on
Saturday night.
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Later from Missouri.

Successful Skirmh SpingfcldThe Enemy Rereating
Northward-SteIe Legislature at NsoshOfhe Prospect
Bright,
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THAT ARRIvAL.-The Richmond Enquirer thus
refers to- circumstance that has already been
mentioned:
It gives US great pleasure to announce that
another steamer has arrived in Southern port
from England, laden with arms and munitions of
war; for the Confederate Government. This intel
ligence was received here yesterday. The vessel
itself, we understand, as we'll as the cargo has
been purchased by the Government
Her cargo consists of from eight to ten riied
cannon (Which were originally intended-tell it
not in Gath-tor the Federal GovernmenD $500
stand of arms, large quantity of powder for can
non, large quantities of blankets, oyercoats, navy
and army-shoes, saddlers' tools for artillery pur
poses sufficient to equip four battalions. She also
brings large quantity of medicines and assorted
goods.
The vessel cost about 100000. Her engines are
very powerful Her carrying capacity is about
1000 tons, aud she was one of the swiftest steam
ers in British waters. There is nothing in Ameri-
can waters can cope with her when she shows her
heels. She carries a heavy armament, as the Yam
KEGS will some day learn.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

The man who minds his own business was in the
town on Monday, but left imwediatey-he com.
planned Of feeling 50 lonely.
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LATEST TELEGRAPH[C INTELLIGENG GE.
$3.50.
DISPATCHED TO THE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT
IMPORTANT FROM MEMPHIS.
-.F z' s=ss
AN ADDRESS TO ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI
AND LOUISIANA.
and Troops Needed for De.
fence of the Mississippi Valley.

lBY THE sou1HwEsrERs Asp AMERICAN r1sEs.1
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Ina portanf News from Arannsas. -.
'.ADvANcE HdvEnEsrs or rHr rrBrr4Ls

I The following is a special dispatch to the Men,
3phis Appeal:
LITTLE sRocK, Nov. 1ssA4An express messenger
mas llst arrived from Col. BorFand bringing intei
gence thaton Saturday last his pFckets we're driven
~ ~ by tpe enemy, and one Killed. The Federal
ioFces were near the southern line of Missouri and
advancing Much fear is entertained for the safety
of Pocahontas lT7S7ST - - - ''Ao '7' Z" sg
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4 REGInENT CONTINENTAL GUARDS.
& Vita the view Of forming regimen OF infantry
nj above name the oliowi Companies have formed them
I'LL selves into a Battalion, viz
Continental Guards Company 3, Capt. Hodgkins.
Sumer Rifles, Cnp! Campbell.
Jackson Railroad Rifles. Capt Williams
And they respectfully invite other nnntachad Companies
Join them in the furnla ion OF said regiment.
New OtleAis NOvenher Is. 1871. nl6 81
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SOUTHERN RAHK, -
New Orleans Nov. 2, 1861. )
s;5>1,ftfs Rank will be closed OH Saturday
the 2d Instant on uecoul Of troops thai day
VnM2a "a n ''' " THOS LAYTON. Cashier. 2
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-21

T. LINTON LIGHT ENFANTR 1-THE MEM
MI er of his Company hereby uoed the
M lar drills at No. 49, Fer0ido street, MONDAYS and
LA FRIDAYS, III 5}a O'Clock P. N.
By order of
P. GRAEDPRE, Captain.
J. S. JONES, O. s. nl5 IF
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MORTIMER BELLY. Cashier.
BANK or NEW ORLEANS,
~ -- -. 1....r 80, Iit Il

LOUISIANA STATE BASR, !
New Orleans, Sept. l6, lS6l.
Rs- This Bank, in conformity with the
suspended spece pay
all its liabilities. Hereafter, Confederate Treasury
will be accepted In payment and received Oh deposit
Pres paper collection in this Bank are hereby mott
that upless they consent receive Treasury Nces oi he
local OF
withdraw the and paper shall hereafter oe eeelHeu
The require other thAh AEtihuy
Notes or local bank notes in pay ne1t OF the'sahe.
By order: ,r,,,..,,-, ~, ,..
sell # la,guGdl h. BERNARD, Cashier.
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NUMBER 222.

DISPATCHED TO, THE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT
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OFFICE OF HONE MUTUAL INaVhAECt VoNlANf,
New Orleans, Nov. ID, ls5l )
na~ In conformity with article 4th of the
Charter this Company notice s hereby given that an eec
Tor ry-two Trustees during the ensuing year, from
the rst sfondy February will be held nt the office OF
the Company 70 Camp street, MONDAY, the "a day or
1erenIsr next between honTs IL A. NJ. and P NJ
MIA I'd JAMES Il. WHhhlEf sec y.
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AfAh MUTUAL INsVRANLE NVHFANTt|
No. u CaFgndeiet street, - 7
New Orleans, Aug. q. 1901 }
Ea-This Company Will continue to insure
acist Damage Fire the pea OF the seas hhd
Rivers, al the rate, Of premium
P. A. Giraud, firm OF T. A. GIraud t Co.
A. Wait firm OF Jno, Watt 4 Co.
o. W. Logan firm Of Logan. S0nIat Clabsrne
A +. Ell firm OF Elliot Mckeever.
F. IuNng, firm OF Mummy, Luling u Co.
Z. Dupiautier, firm Of Roman Il hernon. ~
LLOYD t. Coleman firm Of Coleman Britton Il Withers.
W. guente, firm Of Wm. PGeAR & Co.
W. Z. C.. Claiborne. ------ u 80,
Chas A. Castillo firm Of W. A. Gordon K Castillo,
j. Eueues, BIm OF s. OseL 20. ~ =,
EMILE DEBUYS, President.
+ p PEtArxE Secretary pro TEN. au@l ly
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new ORLEASs AND Bayou EARA MAIL Co.,
November 10. 1861. 5
ES~The Stockholders of The New Orleans
and By0n Ma Company requested to meet al tue Office
the Company sATuKD AY, 2ls of DECEMBER between
the uour 10 4. NJ and 7. NJ vote certain prop2Eed
amendments the Charter OF the Company. .
EUGENE LANOUE, President.
poUptr sac,v.
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1artitular Notnts.

New Orleans, Nov. 2l 1861
n7y- In accordance with the order of the
Governor this Back will he closed SATURDAY, the 25d
instaut Noes maturing that day, must be paid
" u2i d A. N. FORTIER Cashier.