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THE NEW HOUSE.

THE NEW HOUSE.
Our classification of the new House of Represen-
tati7es is, of course incomplete as elections have
been held in nineteen States only. Our estimates
for the remaining fourteen States are based on the
last State elections and the results of yesterday.
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DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
In consequence of the decease senior partner the
II firms of N NJ. MARTIN. BRO. CO, Petersburg and
N NJ MARTIN, SON 4 CO., Richmond, cease from this
date and dissolved.
Either of the surviving partners is authorized to close
the business.
ROBERT A. MARTIN,
EGsEHT %HSF !; HAEHE FB.ss5:iss Bs:,s:9.
R. II. CUNNINGHAM, Jr
December 3Ist, 1860
NEW CO-PARTNERSHIP.-Th undersigp ned
have entered into copartnershp and will continue the
Grocery and Commission Business in Petersburg,
under the firm of MARTIN. TANNA BILL & CO., and the
General Commission Business in Richmond, under
the style of WALTER K. MARTIN CO.
We take this occasion TO return our sincere thanks to
our numerous friends for the liberal confidence and support
extended to the late firms of N. ~ Martin, Bro. 10,
Petersburg, and NJ. Martini Son Co., Richmond and
hope by our best personal exertons to merit
k9REkT koREkT 4AsNlHEEii, A MAkHEEi Petersburg.
WALTER X. MARTIN,
R: R. II. H. c1SSTSG G1 G1SltS TX Ham, Jr., "e""00o'
~ Produce consigned to the Richmond concern will
be forwarded with Dispatch as heretofore free OF any for
"4s MARTIN, TANNAHILL Co.
MARTIN, TANNAHILL & CO.,
GRoCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. I29 Sycamore Street,
PETERSBURG, VA.
WALTER X. MARTIN & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Richmond, Va.
A. MARTIN,
K. TANNAHlLL, Petersburg.
Formerly of Edgecombe Co, N. c. }
WALTER K. MARTIN,
N NJ. MARTIN. Jr, Richmond.
R. H. CUNNINGHAM, Jr,
w Strict personal attention given to the sale of Pro-
duce -.
Orders for Goods promptly filed. .,-,yG
Jap.l4 1891, e-lm. =.
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McPHEETERS s. GHISELIN,
Wholesale GrOcers and Commission Merchants,
Norfolk,
\" OULD CALL THE ATTENTION OF COUNTRY
w Dealers and Planters their large and select stock
of CHOICE GROCERIES, including
500 bags Rio Lagnayra andSJava Coffee,
80 hhls y. o. and z. K. Sugars.
250 bbs Refined Sugars, all grades.
100 bbls bright heavy n. o. Moasses.
50 hds. MuscovadO MOlasses
25 Tierces Prime Rice,
2000 Sacks L. d. and G. A. Salt,
300 boxes Adamantne Chemical and Sperm Cdndies,
2nN boxes Brown and Toilet Suap,
1000 Reans Wrapping Paper
lr0 Bales Wrapping Twine,
Brooms Buckets Grain and Ground Spices Of every kind
Blackiug, Starch, Fig Blue. &c, &C.
TEAS-Our assortment of Green and Black Teas very
complete, mbacng variety of choice chops, which will
be sold at prices to please.
n b. Special attention paid to consignments of Flour
CorroN, NAVAL STORES, DRIED FRuIT, &c.
September L. 1883, Soft.
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WHY STAND YE ALL THE DAY IDLE1
4 NY LADY OR GENTLEMAN IN THE UNITED
"A States, possessing from ST. 10 81 enter into an
easy and respectable business BY which from IS to SIC
per day can be realized For particulars, address with
stamp) W: r. ACTON CO.
No. 81 (old 4l) North Sixth ST., Philadelphia.
Santeuber 7S-6m
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REMOVAL.
THOMAS H. MOORE,

PETERSBURG Va,
HAS REMOVED TO THE NEW AND SPACIOUS
LII Store No lis Sycamore street. doors above Dom
JOhnsons and next 90 Miller Peace, where he is
opening a large stock of HATS, CAPS, &c, for the
Fall Trade.
Merchants Planters and Others. respectfully invited
examination of his Goods before buying elsewhere.
September "A, 1850. 74-Sm-
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II E NJ A X X s.

Experienced and thoroughly qualified teachers gvet
entire time to their respective departments.
Extra charges aRd needless expenses strictly Pic"
hbted-necessary purchases made by the teachers
Pcayune pedlars allowed the premises and
no pocket money is required.
Oxford is situated the healthy hills Of Granville. 12
miles from the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad and is con-
nected with Henderson Station by daily line of stages
The scholastic year is divided into two sessions. The
first opens the first Monday in July and closes the
last Thursday in November The second opens the first
Monday in January and closes with the annual
ment on the last Thursday in May.
Students received for one or sessions Cores
pondents will direct their favors to
MILLS & CO., Oxford n. c.
December IL, $780, l0l-tf
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PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CARDS.

THE LAW COMPREHENSIVE BE-
- tween Mr. Saunders and myself has been closed
Persons wishing business will please call at
II. W. MILLER.
Raleig n. c., Sept. 25, 1860 77-tf.
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ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
RALEIGH, y. c.,
will attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake,
Johnston and Chatham the Superior Courts OF New Han
over and Sampson and the Terms of the Federal Courts,
and Supreme Court of North Carolina at Raleigh.
Office the formerly occupied by the late Hon. Will
d. Haywood, Jr.
Raleigh, May 22. b2-sW.
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THOMpsON's NEW JEWELRYI

THOMPSON'S NEW JEWELRY!
THAS. H. THOMPSON is NOW OPENING
~ of the finest Stocks of JEWELRY in the market.
Amongst his additions will be found superb lot OF
SILVER WARE,
and he has made arrangements for filling orders Of every
kind Of
HAIR WORK.
This may be said to be feature in his business Pat
terms of all imaginable descriptions may be at bis
Store.
c. II. T. respectfully sOlcits examination of his stock
Orders promptly attended to.
Repairing of WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c, carefully
and promptly attended 10.
Raleigh, Oct T. 1859. s7-tf
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1880. FALL TRADE. 1850
WARE! HARDWARE!!
1860

EDWARD G. BELVIN
Dealer I'm English and American Hardware,
House Furnishing Goods, Blacksmiths',
Carpenters & Joyners' Tools, Car.
riage Trim mings Boiling Cloths,
Fine Cutlery, WoOdeu-ware,
&C., &C.. &C.,
AND AGENTS FOR
FAIRBANKS PLATFORM SCALES,
HAS just returned rsm the Northern Cities and
receiving. direct from The Importers and Manufacturers
the largest and most complete assortment Of English and
American Hardware Of every description that be has
had the pleasure of offering the public. Be sure and
call at the old established Hardware Store at R. Smiths
Corner. as Intend to sell goods low any house in
the State.
f.. C.. BELV1N,
Hardware Corner, Fayetteville St,
Raleigh, N. G.
September %, 1860. 7S-Sm.
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NEW WHOLESALE
Shoe and Leather House.
WILSON, McILWAINE & CO..
&C Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia,
VFAvE RECEIVED, AND OFFER FOR SALE, AN
Il unusually large Stock of Goods. in their line,
prsing every variety Of Mems, Womens and Chdren's
BOOTS SHOES AND CATERS,
PLANTATION AND RAILROAD BROGANS,
TRUNKS VALISES AND CARPET BAGS.
SOLE AND UPPER LEATHERS,
SHOE FINDINGS &C., &c, &c.
Sole Wholesale Ag nts in this City for the sale of
Mitchell. Metallic Tipped Boots,
And Shoes Boys nd Girls Merchants invited to
examine their stock prices, which they determined
shall compete lily with houses here elsewhere
s7s- Orders promptly and carefully attended to by one
of the hrm.
JOHN 3. WILSON,
JOHN McILWAINE,
X W. ROBERTS.
September :, 1879. 7s-n
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VIM. j. SAUNDERS.

VIM. j. SAUNDERS.
COUNSELLOR A ATTORNEY AT LAW.
RALEIGH. N c.
WILL attend with prompness and dispatch to business
of whatever in the profession in the Courts of
AXE and adjoining counties.
sE- N"tes Drafts and Claims collected on any point.
September 81, 1850. 76-n
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QUENT. BUSBEE,

QUENT. BUSBEE,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Determined TO devote hereafter the whole Of his time TO his
profession can always be found at his Office in the Brick
Row on Fayetteville Street-uuless absent the Circuit.
March |, lS59 lily.
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THE NEXT CONGRESS,

The First Session Of the Neu or Thirty-Serenth
Congress commences December 8, 1S6l-Its erist
snce dates from March 4, 1861.
SENATE
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TOYS AND GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS.
CHINA AND WAX DOLLS,
CHINA TOILET SETTS, VASES,
PERFUME BOTTLES, &C.
w. HI. & r. s. TUCKER.
Dacember z 1860 l00-tf
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OAK-CTTY
SA WIN G. S B A n X.
DR. THOMAS d. HOGG, President.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Cashier
DIRECTORS:
DIR. T. D. HoGG, II. s. Smith,
O. BUsBEE J. G. WILLIAMS.
This Bank is receiving deposits at the Exchange
Office of John G.. Williams Co.
DISCOUNT. DAY, Tuesday.
Raleigh, N. c., Feb II, 1850. l4-h
D. II. c. MOORE, JOIN p BARNES
Late of Mississippi. Late of Halifax, N. c.
MOORE & BARNES,
ATTORNIES AND COUNSEl.LORS AT LAW AND So
LICITORS IN CHANCERY,
NAPoLEoN, DEsHA County, ARKANSAS,
Will practice in all the Courts of the State of Arkansas
and in Bolivar county, Mississippi Will also attend to
the buyng of lands paying taxes for nOn-resdents &C.
All business intrusted to their will receive prompt
attention. Address, - ,
MOORE & BARNES,
Napoleon, Desha County, Arkansas.
Refer TO Hon. H. s. Footc, Nashville, Tenn; Hon. A. G.
Brown, u s. s.; Hon W. K. Sebastian, q. s. s.; Hon.
John V. Wright, NJ. C., Washington City, D. G.
December l6, 1853. lod-iy.
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HATS FOR YOUNG MEN.
SUPERB MOLESKIN HATS at So 50 worth a 50
a 90 IS 90
Call soon s,d get fits, they going of every day.
w. HI. & r. s. TUCKER.
Raleigh, n. G., Sept IS, 1880. H-1
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-06-14
Fresh Lime.

TINE subscriber will keep constantly On
i hand fresh burnt lime Of the b,st quality
cheap for cash or good barter. Kiln, one
and a ioArth mile South East Of New Osegsn.
ISAAC B. ROWLAND,
New Orego May 10, 1851 >
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-06-14
. GREAT FAMILY REMEDY. = :
Merrelrs Strengthening Cordial

MerreIrS OlrMgtneniug OOrQIdI
"%s." AND mn. ..
ELEOD PURIFIER
GOOD FOR THE STOMACH-.FOR THE
LYVER-FOR THE KIDNEYS, AND
FOR HE BLOOD.
n gives strength and power to the Digest
bive ORGANS and tone to the nervous system
il invigorates and purifes the blood.
When the blood is strong and pure, health
| is :. cured.
This Cordial is the greatest safeguard
against epidemic diseases. Agreeable to the
taste and Only One Dollar per Bottle.
Sold by all dealers.
VS.. JouRpAN, Sole Prop'r.
Manufacturing Druggist,
IS North Third Street St. Louis, Mo.
; Mr.. Jacob s. Merrell, the originator of the
canine siren gthening Cordial and Boed
Pur;aer. has authorized the publication ofthe
following certificate: -
To all ,shon, It ,nav eoncern:-l hereby GER
ufv. That the preparation sold by Mr.. '. s.
,roHrdnn, known as Merrell's Strengthening
Cordial, and Purifier of the Blood, is manu-
f.ctured for him by me, in my labratory, from
the original formula. s... ..
James II. Mclean has never received from
mo the recipe, nor full statement OF the m,
.ursd;ents used in the Cordial "a originated
and man ufaetured by him for myself; and the
ynrona ration he new vends cannot recommend
az hcinc the original Cordial and genuine ar
s,cle. thereby authorize Mr.. V. S. Jenrdan
20 use nv name in designating the Cordial
f' JACOB s. MERRELL.
, 1861-10-26
THE COAST EXPEDITION.

The sea coast expedition under COM
mand OF Gen. Thomas ". Sherman,
which sailed from Annapolis on Tuesday,
the 22d, has received q further addition to its
force, at Fortress Monroe, and is now ont
1t sea, where the sealed orders will be
opened to govern its future course. There
are at least 10000 men on board, indepen-
dantly Of the marines and crews Of the
ships; and the vessels that make up the
squadron are Of all descriptions and suited
to almost any kind Of service. In their
inabi1ity to protect all the vulnerable
points of seacoast Of over two thousand
miles, the rebels have moi probably done
much to protect any. They do not know,
q. We do not where the blow is to fall !;
ard in the general concentration Of their
forces in Virginia, we believe that Charles
ten, Savannah, or even New Orleans,
would fall an easy conquest to the e1pedi-
ton now ahoat. This expedition is really
the first imposing demonstration Of power
that we have made since the breaking out
of the war. It is worth almost as much as
land force Of 100000 men, if, indeed, il
shall not prove to have struck the rebel
lion deadly blow before the Grand Army
of the Potomac gets chance at it.
, 1861-10-26

The following are the killed commissioned
Captain lockwood, Company a.
Captain siuonds. Company 3.
Captain Bowman, Company G (probably)
Captain studley, Company D.
Second Lieutenant Grant
Second Lieutensnt Vasse1, Company E.
Captain Gatchi]l, Company Z.
NAMES OF THE WOUNDED.
Commissioned officers Of the Massachu-
setts Fifteenth:
Lieut.. Colonel Ward, leg smputated.
FifetLtentenant Holder, ,compane{, slightly.
Captain PhilbricF, company q, slightly;
Colonel Lee, Of the Massachusetts Twen-
tleth, and Colonel Gogswell, Of the Tammany
Lieut. Colonel Wistar Of the Californ Is Fegi-
ment, is supposed to be mortslly wounded.
As an Instance Of the weight aud concentra.
tfcne Of the enemy's fire, the clethiug and
equipments Of Quartermaster Howe Of the
fifteenth Massachusetts, bore the marks Of
four distinct rifle shots, one ball passing
through the crown Of his cap, snd another
aattenirg Oh the plate Of his belt, yet he was
uripjured.
Most Of the wounded have been conveyed to
their respective encampment hospitals.
The eneny's force WAS very large. Their
positions were well selected, from familiar
knowledge ofthe country.
There Is no means at present OF asceztaining
| their loss. bnt it must have been immense, IS
| our few pieces Of artillery we're served with
| accuracy and terrific effect.
| Its proper to state, in connection with The
| foregoing, that General Stones orders tc
General Baker we're to adYaree brigade, In
Guiding q battery, to the support Of Colo1e
Devene, and to attack the enemy In force only
IN case Of q knoledge Of their Inferior number
and Of his ability to defeat them, but unde
no circumstances to bring On general en-
gagement between the main forces Of boil
| Bidee.
, 1861-10-26

4 LICK AT TIE BANK LAW.
At a full meeting of the Chicsgo Board
Of Trade-a body that consists Of about
five hundred of the business men Of this
c;ty-a resolution condeunatory Of the
Banking Law submitted to the people for
their adoption or rejection at the ap~
preaching election, was passed, last even
ing, with hardly dissenting voice Let
us hope that this action will be generally
initiated by the business men Of the
State, and that each man who is interested
in o sound and wholesome currency, will
constitute himself committee Of one to
see that the tickets in every country, at
every poll and of every party, have ap-
pended to them these words:
tt.Aqainst the Banking Laao on specit
Ba8is!
Has not the State Of Illinois suffered
enough by wild-catters and currency
makers?
, 1861-10-26

The LAKE TRADE Ind PHILADELPHIA
The Pennsylvania Central Railroad having
taken aperpetual lease (e99 years. Of the Phl1..
de1phia & Erie Road, the Philade1phia Inquirer
anticipates that I
Its consu1nmation must secure to Philaael-
phia, for all time to come, the advantage Of
being the great depot and outlet for most Of
the products Of the West and Northwest, and
the Tast trade Of the great lakes destined for
the European markets. In anticipation Of this
important move on the part Of the Pepnsyl-
vanis Railroad, that company is now erecting
immense grain elevators and warehouses 81
The terminus Of THEIR road, near the Navy
Yard, and, as IL generally known, have, in con
nection with European capitalists, made Or:
ra1 geme1ts for the establishment Of a line Of
iron steamers between this city and Liverpool
aDd other Ea1op.an r. 2ols' ss ~ .l meain@ @
Northern regions will be carried In future,
direct from this city. :.
, 1861-10-26
Col. DIckey,a Cavalry REGIMENT.

A correspondent, writing from Ottawa,
speaks encouraging1y Of the progress made
By Col Dickey's Cavalry Regiment in their
drill and equipment. The Chicago company
have elected Lieut.. Collins Captain, in place
Of c. G. james, promoted to Major. Thfs is
said to be one Of the best companies of the
regiment, though when all are 30 good 1t
would be unjust TO make comparisons. Ma
jor William McCulloch (brother OF the rebel
GeneraD has been promoted to Lieut Colonel.
The editor Of the Princeton Republican, who
has visited the camp, says:
On Monday we passed through the camp
Gud was much pleased to See the order that
reigned. We tarried for an hour to see some
several companies drill We were mueh de.
lighted in witnessing the eyolutions, and es-
peciallY with the spirit and life, and apparent
delight with which the horses seemed to en-
ter into the whole exercise. They seemed to
understand it as well, and enter into 1t with
as much interest as the men. Bone 500 OF 41a
Of them exercised all the way into the city,
sometimes eight abreast, and then falling
back to four, and thus teaching their horses
end learning the men to quickness, precision
OF movements, as well as dignity Of ca1Tiage
They were fine set Of fellows, and hsd horsee
in general wtrthy Of their noble riders. Give
them an opportunity and re shall be very
much mistaken if they do not make thell
marx.
, 1861-10-26
The Plot Against Gen. Mcclellan.

The plot In high circles at Washington
Military and Administrative-to supezsede
Gen. Mcclellan OF seriously cripple him, lest,
fo1sootb, he shall win the hearts Of the people
to the exclusion Of his envieEs, was the sub
ject OF & meeting in the Detroit Board Of
Trade, on Thu1sdsy, when the following reso-
buttons we're passed:
Reso1vtd, Tint this Board solemnly enters
its protest against the removal Of General
Mcclellan, and demands Of the Government
that It will at once demand the author OF the
above statement, and, # false, proceed against
him as public enemy.
Resolved, That the business men Of this city
will view with feelings Of displeasure and dis
trust any attempt on the part Of either the
Government or designing politicians to inter.
fere with Gen. Mcclellan as commander OF
our armies on the Potomac
FeSo,sed, That no mRu, be he Cabinet Min
lister OF 3 private citizen, deserves either the
support or respect Of any true and loyal lover
Of the Union that would try to bring dfscredis
On the name aud fame Of one in whom all our
nopts ere centered, ond Te hereby declare that
we hare faith strong, unbounded, answering,
ard abidirg, In the Christian gentleman and
soldier who now holds command on the Po-
toynnc
Reao9red, That It is the duty Of every city,
town and hamlet throughout the State, to
protest in thuIder tones against either tale
graphic or Government attacks on General
Mcclellan,
, 1861-10-26

ILLINOIS AND CALIFORNIA
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Oct. Is, 1861.
The following Communication Was received
at l ?. II. to day from San Francisco:
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. a5 1861.
To Hon. J. D. Cation, nresiden. Illinois and
Mississippi Telegraph Company:
I am pleased to renew the connection after
9 break cf pine years. Best regards to my
old friends of The Illinois and Mississippi.
fSignedl JAMES GAMBLE,
Snpt Overland Tel Co.
To which Judge Cation made answer thus:
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Oct. Is, 1861.
10 Jones >Gan15e, Gaa Franeiscd:
return your greeting, and again Join hands
with you most joyfnlly in the name Of all
sour old associates Of the Illinois and Missis-
s:ppi Telegraph Company, IS well as my OWL
Hay you and the great Pacific Telegraph ever
prosper.
[signedI ]. D. CATION.
Thus quietly is established the fest Of tele.
graphic connection uith the Pacific coast.
, 1861-10-26
EDwARDs,s FERRY.

Our Tepnlse ct EdWardss terry appears
more and more disastrous as we get fuller
reports Of the action. Whereas it seemed
at first that, in compensation foE great
sacrifice Of life, we had gained q foothold
upon the Virginia shore, it ia now evident
that we have gained nothing except anoth-
er lesson in defeat. There are no Federal
troops On the Virginia side. Some $4,000
men, the aggregate commands Of the
neighborhood, are indeed rallied at the
Ferry under Gen. Banks, but since the first
fatal attempt to cross the river We
have heard of no other being made.
The first great mistake was in
the limited means Of transportation
across. The second, was the want Of in-
formation as to the force Of the enemy in
that quarter. Our advance, upon the left
wing, worked its way over in single
scow. The right wing had somewhat bet
ter facilities, though not enough The
enemy would seem to have understood
this, and to have permitted the crossing
until sufficient number should be over to
make the slaughter Of them terrible. Less
| than 5000 in all crossed. They were then
led into ambuscades and dangerous places,
by the willy foe, and that they stood &c
well and made 80 brave fight speaks o'
the gallant1y Of our troops, and makes The
sequel more painful The loss Of that
day, in killed, wounded and drowned, il
almost equal to Bull Run itself Our rank
appear to have been decimatedL 6hag
glers are indeed coming back to camp, ou
the official list which the Government i
said to have in course Of preparation vii
| tell sad tale.
, Now it is difficult to find an excuse 70
; this It is stated that the advance wa
, planned and agreed upon, ten days befort
. It was needful, before any great movemer
, in front Of The army, that its aanks, pa
ticular1y at Leesburg, should be We
+ guarded, and this could only be done o
, the Virginia side. From Prospect Hi
) uor;hward, there is serious break in OF
lines. A heavy column Of the enem
r perhaps his entire left wing, bulges i
+ h lding Leesburg and the turnpike dow
, 1861-10-26

almost to DrainBYille. This is the enemy
against whom Gems. Stone and Banks
were to move simultaneously. Gen. Nc
Call felt OF the enemy at Drainsville, and
fell back to convenient distance to- catch
the game when it should be stirred up
above. The movement across the river
should, then, have been made with mora
elaborate preparation than single scow.
Here was the fault, and though costly
lessen, and one that common prudence
might have avoided, it may serve q pur~
pose. Our army must be thrown across
at this point, and the enemy driven back
from Leesburg, before any movement is
made elsewhere.
, 1861-10-26
The CxAe Of the John %. PefF1 At
POft1ann.-

John F. Smith, pilot Of the Government
steamer John D. Perry, gives the following
bEl.f and conclusive statement Of that boats
visit to Portland, on the Missouri, about which
so much has been said The Perry landed at
Portland at dusk On Sunday evening, On her
way to jefferson City with load Of Govern
ment horses and wagons. The purpose Of
lsndirg there was to wood, and while doing
that some loyal Germans visited the boat and
desirsd the officers to back out, as speedily as
possible, as there Was force Of 150 rebels
back Of the town, Who had formed design
understanding the boat would remain At Port
land all night-to capture her, and appropriate
her load, and that some Of the rebsl officers
were then in town eating supper. The Per1y's
officers were convinced CT the sincerity Of
their izfo1mants, and, approaching the danger
Of remaining, ran over to al island opposite,
after getting all the wood they wanted, and
lay 1t the island al night: Sailed on Monday
morning, and arrived st Jefferson City about
II a. m. This is the whole story pro and con.
St. Louis Democrat, 25th.