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The national Republican., 1862-04-22

ihe "''ohtioh oi our humorous patrons 10 70
quested to our Large and Choice Selection
Of Gold Leaf and Enameled Rosewood
Photograph and Picture Frames,
Union Daguerreotype Cases,
in every size in the Trade.
We are selling these goods from so cts. to q. 50
fitted In order. being rs per cent lees than the
makep' retail price
We are Agents for the Sale Of
McCLAIN'S CELEBRATED
COLOGNES, EXTRACTS, and
COCOANyT HAIR OILS,
AND ALSO yoR
MERCHANTS COLOGNEs, EXTRACTS, ETC.,
wORSLEY'S HONEY, ALMOND,
PALM AND WINDSOR SOAPS;
ALSO, TAYLOR's,
Put up in Family Boxos, to suit purchasers,
Wholesale and Retail. o.
Also, full lines Of Notions and Fancy Goods,
all of which we offer at the Msnufaoturers'
Prices, without any freight added.
Tho Trade, Dealers. Suffers and Pedlars are
respectfully invited.
We guarantee to Sell at New York and Phila,
delphia prices, or perish in he attempt.
We are bound to sell cheaper than the
heapest-delivered free.
Ladies and Gentlemen give US an early call,
it makes no difference whether you buy or not;
look over our full lines Of
Fine Je,oelry, Siluer Plated Ware, GiA and Ftt.cy
Frames, Eagravi'gs, Pictures, Perfmery,
Soaps, Staple and Fancy Goods.
~ Gentlsmsnly clerks are always ready to
wait on you.
The national Republican., 1862-04-22

DR.. Zappone, for the Cure of Rhlumatism, Neural.
gia, Gout, Dropsy, Fever, Dyspepsia, aud other
disc prevalent here Delicate Ladies esp cially
would find 1t to their greatest advantage to consult
Dr. 4 lie promises to all satisfaction aud prom pi
relief vscctne mat er, OF the best and freshest kud
constantly kept on hani, and carefully inserted.
Charges very moderate apt
The national Republican., 1862-04-22
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N. B.-various other pictures In work.
The national Republican., 1862-04-22

WALL, STEPHENS q co.,
" MILITARY AND NAVAL
ME X C H ANT TAIL ORS,
AND pKALKRs In
SWORDS, sAsHEs, BELTS, EPAULETS
SHOULDER sTRA"s, GAUNTLETS,
GLOVES, &C.,
AND EVERY VARIETY OF
READ MADE -CL HING,
Atreasonahle prices
WALL, STEPHENS 4 CO.,
$50 Pennay lvania avenue,
ian 10 between 9th and 10th streets
The national Republican., 1862-04-22

once, No, II Washington Buildings, Pennsyl
vsnia avenue, corner Of Seventh street.
ap l9-u
The national Republican., 1862-04-22

u ROFEssOH ALEXANDER WOLOW.
L SKI Ia continuing bis courses on the
PIANO AND IN SINGING,
by hi. New and Smplif. d Method. at his residence
No i5l, Tenth rtet, between Z and +.
apr l6-lm
The national Republican., 1862-04-22

DisTIsGuIsHEp LADIES;
log. Mrs. Abraham Lincoln.
l07. J"H ie Fremont.
l08. Parson Brownlow's daughter.
The national Republican., 1862-04-22
NEW INVENTION OF ARTIFICIAL
IN CHEoPLASTlC BONE TEETH,
without metal pllte or clianA. by

dec II
The New York herald., 1862-12-05

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT A GREAT sAcRfriCE
III for ossh.One large double Paror Suit consisting u
two TeteaTete Sofa ivo Arm Chairs twoRecepon aud
eight Medallion Back Chairs made 10 order Cost $500
coye,cd in rch brocaie viii bc sold for SIS Also o ii
Parlor Bedroom Furniture VIII be sold less than hail
sixth avenues.
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

nOccACCiOs DECAMERoN-"TiiE GAyEsT LITE.
- rafy feast that regaed human taste New
beautiful edition with IS steel epgravnes Sent BY mail,
carefully curiosity postage
81 10 BY the publisher. O. BLANCHARD No. 80 Ann 81.
NUN FOR TIE HOLIDAYS AND WINTER EVEN
ings-Dame Fortunes Predictions moral and mer.
~ and interest game Just published, consisting OF
and 1000 adapted ~ polite society
Single copies ~ FOR sale az u. W. PAIHCHILDS
street; Now Yofk Bazaar e2 BrVsdwsy and az hook
s!cVs icy Aba ssSsy sSTsh
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
SALES AT AUCTION.

s1ssE sses ayifSsEl s. ElsaAsr
,~ess ra rssy y .a Cedar .;rssss ss y sspsro 81.
ssps,oS % and D'ans Rocm ssNss; sesss.sry and Library
ana ssisS Es,s..iss ..'sss
and s.i Sss%ssr SUITE. SsSSss: Easy
% shaSnf fas. sanss ss 1s
% s,,s ssa"ns this spaa ss ne sac Is absolute
HEEsy D MINER, AucTIoEEEs,a 81. asALEsNH9S99ss 81 cen =
sosEsVILLE. viii seil a. on Friday, Dec 8 = u
e 4 h s s q
%ne. Lss os sa S ssscs ss nss anS Boss
bon wLisSey- "a oIisinai casas; Port Sherry Madeira
S Tsa Sv Ssf c sSs aud
ioehsr q m ~ sa % be n our
store samples drasn from packages a. iane Of sale
INC ''e Se ''' "Asf VASE fisis Assignee
TJRNRY b MINER, ApogIoNEER.-sALEsROoM 81
III Nassau stree, opposite the, Posi- onice e-MiNEs M 4
Z oocs . Tont d her saiesoo 81 Nassau street bay
Me G a so" ah "a ss 5
% accca Of the owner having no further use for her
Henry y; LEEDS GO. AucTIoNEERs
ara hEsSS III d M 90 eo S s al s q ssa sssSn
Nassau sisee, Household Farsre Brussels Ingram
.ss.s ~ sso =. I'M
ine asses ffsnel imported ButOas Roots Gas Chande
hers, Brackets, &c
7 soGARr. AuCTIoEEER-By $, = J. BoaART,
=. sa.,da Dec ~ 10y o'coes :. the suction rcola
sstle OF mahogany SOFAS, Lounges mahogany cane bot
toned oak Chairs, Rockers NardIobes, Bnreans, wash
stan Bress aud Ingram Carpets. Bedsicads Beds and
BEDDING Looking Glasses kitche, Furniture and two gil
Platform Scales. pipe Gin, Steam Table Counter; also
Rockaway Wagon, light road Wagons, Single Harness.
Horses &c DEPOSIT win be required from all purchasers
JAMES NJ MILLER WILL SELL, BY roREcLOsURE
- OF mortgage, Dec. IL o'clock, at saesroom
Trinity Building three story English basement House. %
BoormaG Place wss, Thirty third street House IN best con-
dnon, For particulars apply 10 THOMAS l.. BRAYNARD,
SlWail street.
DAWN8RoKERS SAIE-rHIS DAY, AT 10 O'CLOCK
w. LEWIS. anclioGeer, will sell this day, az rs
Grand si,eet under the Oriental Bank $50 lots OF heavy
and superf mems sohng worthy The attention o dealers
aud the pubi: BY or.ier II FRiDENBEhG.
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
T,OR NEW ORLEANS DIRECT.
IL The new steamship
GEORGE WASHINGTON,

will leave rer No North river for New Orleans Sstur~
day, December 9. at twelve O'Clock
Passage to New Orleans, SIS
No freight received nor bills OF adipg signed Friday
Apply 10 II. b. CROMWELL Co,
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
wATCHEs, JEwELRY, sc.

~ gentlemen having od Gold silver Diamonds 10 sell,
going LOUIS AkRIC 723 Broadway, under tho New
YORK Hotel sell better than AZ any oiher psce in the
city IIe offers pay the hghcs, pricc-tweny per cent
out being eomgcsd 2 skc any other goods in cjehsngc
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
SALES AT AUCTION.

SALES AT AUCTION. .~U.N.s
A pCr1oN SALE.
N wy n. HoIIlrSsHBAp srcrioNkEh
~ CHARLES WARREN,
10 coSrLASpG. srREEr
sEerlAs 4ycros e.lE o. BOOTS AND s,oHs,
BY fHE PACKAGE ONLY.
EVERY FRIDAY, AT ioS O'clock.
gpF CATALOGUE FOR TIE SALE OF
FslDAy, pKcENBEs e
WIlL INCLUDE
SAMPLES Asp DUPLICATES TO THB NUMBER OF
MORE TrAS TWO THOUSAND PACKAGES,
COMPRISING
sooTs ND SHOES or EVERY DESCRIPTION,
ADApTED TO THE PRESENT SEASON
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
HOTEL, IN BAHAMAS
THE ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL NASSAU, " r.

This first class hotel is open reception Of
guests; the climate Nassau being equal superior
The Italian the lessee determined % do All in his
minister the OF his guests;
steamer British Queen monthly Nassau. For
Their particular inquire of r. Cunard, No Bowling
JOHN =. HOWELL, Lessee.
The New York herald., 1862-12-05

L,OR HAVANA DIRECT
H. REGULAR LINE EVERY TWENTY DAYS
The new aud splendid United States mail steamship
UNION,
Thomas W. Wilson, U. s. N, commander
win leave icr - North river foot Of Beach street for the
above pori,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER s, at II O'Clock p.ccs.iy
For freight passage having superior accomna
apply 10 HlRGOUS GO,
50 Soiith street.
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
- 4. BAkELl.
Ii. - ef4 N@
AucTIONEER.
Toys AND FANCY GOODS. sss
sr .A. FANCY GOODS AND TOYS
WHlTTEg0EE 4 liAzELL viii sell al snction
THIS DAY tFRlDAyl,
.At.lU1z O'Clock,
Al ,he,, salesroom. No u Liberty street,
500 LOTS FRENCH AND GERMAN
TOYS AND FANCY GOODS,
To which tic attention of the trade is solicited.


Nos. Q and u Park place, and No. Murray street.
yAyN Writer'S. AUCTIONEEg-wILL SELL THIS
w day, a2 O'Clock Al 44 Canal street, assortment
Household Furnitne. rosewood Parlor Snits,
rosewood r5slofores. Sofas, Chairs Rockers. Bureaus
Washstsnas R"ssieads Hair Mattresses, Feather Beds
Rankes Pillows, Bolsters Cane Seat Chairs aud Ro-kers
rrench plate Mirrors Clocks, Engra.inr on Paintings
Beds Lounges Velvet Brussels Three Ply Ingram
Stair Carpets and second hand Olclob Bird Cages
Crock-ry. Glass Ware, Stoves. Kitchen Furniture,
Singers Sewing Machine Also.
One Nay Mare, one Light Wagon, and one carnan's Dou
be Wagon. poe, a.
yNTILIiM ABBOTT. AUCTIONEER-OFrICE NO. 4
w Eatt h! B!oadMayse this day. al I0i o'clock tho Stock
aud Iures OF the wholesale and retail Liquor Store
OF Thirteenth street and avenue b. consisting OF fine Bran
dies Gins Wines Iron kaie, Counters Copper Measures
n long lease and all other hytures, &c.
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
A uCTl0N NOTICE.--LARGE SALE or
a ELEGANT SECOND HAND HOUSEHOLD

~ J. SMITH AGconcer will sell this day FRIDAY, Dec.
y. aclok precisely, all the elegant House
hold Furniture % family a. their residence, us west
STREET between Fifth and Sixth consisting
ranoorc beautiful oseM ood and two black walnut
Parlo sas marble top Tables EageIss Mirrors Lace and
0ayBask Cdrians hlark walnut and mahogany Chairs
aoas Lounges BED Lounges Rockers Bedsteads Bareaus
NHshsspds Spring and Hair Mattresses Beds Blankets
BOOSTERS Pillows Tea and Extension Tables. Dining chairs
marble op BuGes Glass China and silver Ware Table
Cutlery, Ocoths, Stoves. IL.
n B-JAI the goods be removed twenty -four hours
nffey he sale.
The New York herald., 1862-12-05

A n,
"A d. ID CAuLKINs, ACCrloNEER.
EGSsTsGhp naN%y Hsssors
sSrESSiY aEyEP s.yFF F.flE soshwSop 20 riAkoFohTE
gs9s asy Fnday D. 3 ram 2, ss.sc - leei 9eoea
sa. d r. sss9 4. a"S sSss s.~as
.sgan. seven octave fianofele Mil~rs, veiNsi CARPETS
Egh,h avenue The a1stouee, calls ihe SPECIAL attention o
se rsi; @ hs s1s ss Ss,as NE a aaa fs sn s.sS
The fsTGTe sss ALL al nam % is % The I.ser sens h ey ss
DRAWING ROOM FURNITURE
French plate doors md backs. Iady wsik .aSe i, aid
ss s; ss si.s SGT of DIaSs s kao seas; Tsis
sSss ARA iTe nss s ana saa ess ~ hss saes
.sioe satin trocaLe e tbs moss eIsns.- wo
Lace caTaiH- French Plate PieE and M.lei Mirrors
vassr 'a r.y ~ ssarcs Psrian Tarss saases u TIC
ssasans Artistic BroG7cs representing Night and Morning
Lava Vases S sISay card card fable Velvet 6are,s Kus,,
,aes BY Rousseau Inman Huntington, Cole, Leand and
mAGNirIcENf SEVEN OCTAVE ~ANoroRTE
lcs ana casc eur round c9rners hnsh. al rsant
a sa T soa sMf sSs % ii sos
coth cover Books ana Music nan roses God Hatsana OF
ved rosewood gedseads @ .ys Louis XIV a, hfsss and
ssae sasds s9oisad ARM
sss' o H nfss sos seS Bsa snn Ssss =
Every knd, Tea scis, silver Ware Ivory Table Cutlery
No rospouemcn, Carinen attendance cart pack
sa'r goods for purchasers
ARRAHAN vANDERPooL, AuCTloNEER. .-SAGNi
N hccr Bo1sehod Furniture at public auction, al be
elegant AZ West Sixteenth street bewe.B Fith
aud SS avenues, this day (fridayl Dec AT luz ced
,z-Scvsu rosewood fiapcore and black
Parlor Suits sevres and Dresden china Vases. Oh
Paintings hy eminent rss and costly Works of Art
aGd Articles ~ Nira, rosewood and black walnut CHAMBER
FnrnitsTe en- suc Catalogue comprising the aEfs and
richest Of Household fnInnye offered
The house furnished less than
months ago, and il ia complete order, Draw ng Rooms
fun rosewood Suits, covered with silk hrocae: Eta
ceres Centre Table Secretary and Bookcase Pier and Man
In Mirrors Velvet Medallion Carpets Scvres and Dresden
chna Ornaments Bronze Clocks, embroidered Lace Cur
Shades on Paintings by eminent artists Card Tables
Chess Tables Reception Chairs Rocking Chairs Coaches
rosewood Pianoore richly carved legs
and made order by Broadway makers Canterbury
seo aid French cloth Cover oak Hatsiand Stair Carpets
Gieoth Chandeliers rosewood and black walnut Dressing
Bureaus, Waidgubes, Bedscads, Commodes Washstands,
re,lsl FABLES Hair and Spring Mattresses Feather Beds
blankets, Sheets Dining RecnOak Sdeboard, Extension
TAhes China, Glass and Silver Ware Table Gallery, solid
silver Dinner and Tea Seryce Coffee urn Oyster Tnreen,
Table ssry ee Also large assortment OF Bassmen and
ndanee pack ship cart Goods If desired House 10
~t o. for sale Inquire OF auctioEeer.
The New York herald., 1862-12-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ makers OF this city win he held az Tamnany Hall on
Friday evening" Dec. 8, at r. N. PHnetua attendance is
requested business of importance VIII be brought before
the meeting BY order of the committee.
The New York herald., 1862-12-05

4 uCTION NoTICE.-M Dou6HTY. AUCTIoNEER
"A Mortgage sale of second hand Furniture Carpets
rhis day l0a o'clock sslesroon e Nassau street
prsns mahogany Palor cbamberan and Dining Room Farni
tnge Bootcascs Wardrobe Burraus Tapestry Velvet Bs
Three ply and Ingram Carpets Mirrors Beseads Mat
ssses lace CHnsins Cornices with large assortment Of
goods found in class house The whole be
p*rsmporily sold ny order OF T. JONES attorney for
The New York herald., 1862-12-05

- " Lids A ~ m.ll eel q slr an % Friday Dee
Broadway snd ElEhtb avenue llo sehod Farnnfe si NJ
hne nsJtf qonss ra ~ Brussels rNrrr nv Ca,te,s
mahogany ttipi fWguTe, Sofas GEatrF cJ,frsA n,
e., lo,h cgnlro fA1fs fssy ctalr 81 ef,a ,ci,ei
rttEa ard glasswAr Retrcuns--Of uaAars r p,,s sia.
0sysans rush Chairs mahogany ta Nauff ssts s"f
Mrdang, srlinF Rec, Eft ~ On Ia,c n Oss g,,.r.r
wart snl elie sfrarf..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-28
FROM FORTRESS MONROE

The latest information is that some 300
.aen are at work on the Merrimac, and con-
siderable quantities of shot and shell are
..oing ON board.
The intention to make an attempt to run
ne blockade by the Merrimdc is not given up.
Il, was thought she might make her appear
ance here within a week Every preparation
pss been made, and standing orders given for
ier reception.
Another French gunboat has arrived, max
ing four now here.
The Richmond Wing Of Friday has bitter
article on the Davis administration. 1t says
Judging BY results SO far, Il is most lamen-
bic failure in history, aud he most signal SER
ice il can no,0 render IS the surrender of II,
1,eln, to adler and better hands. In rie,D of tn,
past, present and probable future, the pagan
{ tomorrow is a bitter mokery, and missera
lie compensation for the ruin of a free people"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-28
POS II SCRIPT
WAsHINGroN, Feb. q

hiN"ioN' ~ 80 N"'
ns Svniete"'e 0ou,'"'''ee SN 'ne i'eusu'y
no'e o'u maui rvPo't yes'e'oay' leoou'n'ehe-
from, a norton If their amendmepts The re-
mort was ooncurred in Inv both Houses and
the hin nassed
The House hv nm empbst;c vote IN -dsv f,r-
HID officers of the armv and ravv N doc;do
tho r;.h, os nrore,,v and ro,nrn t,,;,;,o
.laves
The Tr;bun.'s d;snatcb savs n nroposit;on
from, tho rebel leaders has been submitted IN
o,r ,oyorrroont tho ,;st of ,yh;ch - ,ho, o,
- ,,;,L ,aaaac,I IL,
"i'eNSo' W." 'le" w PeaNolui auJusV
of tho States for n Yevision of the Const;tu
ton.
CAIRo. Feb. "a
TO Hon Gideon Wells Secretary Of the Nary;
Lieut. Commanding Gwynn with the gun6oat TAILOR
has just arrived from Tennessee Mississippi and Ala
bAma and reports the Union sentiment in south Ten
nessee and north Alabama 10 be very strong shall
Fort Henry to accompany the gunboat which will aid
the loyal people in those raise Union forces
within their borders.
A. II. FOOTE, Flag Officer
The Times WASHINGTON dispatcb saws Gen
AtClti a., ,f
HutNieHau hn~ icceiNeo uisPatoh from the
West confirming the report that Nashville ID
taken bv Gen RueIl's army and statir, th n,
~ my ~"u et"''"s '"u'
the rebels have fallen back on Mumirees boro'
30 miles south from Nashville
Co1 K..;,-.z - -. l;1.:i r.
Nol' herTlgah mas peen dismissed from the
service.
st. LOUIS, feb. 20,
The gunboat casey arrived from Cairo tn
Il SS,~,u - -
uay' QUE VIII DC immediately put on the
ways and so feet added to her length and
her uarhinerv ,ena;,ed ,hrouohout in tho
.I' ~ '"e
most thorough manner.
Capt Potter, who came on the Essex is
;roxa,;u,, - A. tI;. ii -
'P'''"b i"Piuiy' ms ia0e anu hahus were
pretty severely scalded, but he inhaled no
steam and will he ready for dutv ngain soo,
HV,no,-,vrvn. 'n.p,, o, 49,, y
n h 90 ias9 s"UNi'
n ~. ,,..., ,r ,Si 20 Ieo-,
-; e1o' o'sia ~ si 'Hs sPa,.".hl ue
$3.50; l uPon ~ sne ~ a''u' " pres
he 49, ~ ~ W. sdanced in, MI uoops al,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-28
IRAN TENNESSEF.

special,dispatch from Cairo to the Dem
crat. says the latest intelligence from the
cumberland is that Gen. Buell's forces oo-
spy Nashville, that the Governor has called
all the State troops. and that a strong re-
,oton has occurred among the people.
II is understood that the rebels proposed
les roying the bridges and roads near Nash
lille on their retreat, but the citizens along
he road demonstrated and prevented it.
No opposition to Union movements is made
my where on the Cumberland.
it is reported that commissioners have been
appointed to confer with the federal authori-
les at Washington to arrange terms for the
rausfer Of allegiance, and that Gov. Harris
,fered to turn the rebel forces over to the
MON.
ne official returns show 1921 killed, 1854
wounded, and so missing in Gen. McCler-
nand's division at Fort Doneson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-28
FRoM wASRiHoroNANb uoiNtTy

FROM WASHINGTON AND PTCfNTTY.
Dispatches have been received at the NAVY
Department, from Flag Officer Dupont. dated
Port Royal, Feb 49," in which be says n
torpedo trap was discovered in Savannah
river. IL was prudent TO sink them rather
than attempt, to remove them, SO that tho
enemy should not have the satisfaction of
knowing that 4 single lite was lost by the
diahohcel invention.
C1ARNsviLiB. Tenn. Feb. 20.
To he Hon Gideon Hoiics, Secretary Of Nary
We have possession on ClMksviiie The c,isens M,
ing alarmed, two.thrds Of them have fcd and having
expressed my views and intenuons to he mayor aud
Hon. G. johnson, At their request have issued proc
lamaton assuring AL peacefully disposed persons that
they may with safety their business avocations
gwen up, and holding the authorities responsible that
ths shall be done without reservation. len Fort Don
elson yesterday and took possession and hoiscd the I'm
ion fag at Csrksvle. A Union sentiment mapifested
hset as We came up the river.
The rebels have retreatcd to Nashville having set
he, against the remonstranoes Of the citizens the
splendid railroad hrdge the Cumberland river
ireturn to Fort Boneson to-day for gunbost
and six OF eight mortar boats with which propose
proceed up the Cumberland. The rebels all have ter
ror Of the gunboats One Of them, short distance
above Fort Donclsou had previously fred iron rolling
mill belonging 10 Hon John Bell, which had been used
by the rebels.
(signedl A. II. FOOTR
Flag oGcer Commanding Naval Forces
Western waters
The Worlds Washington dispatch says
there is no doubt Of an important onward
movement on the Potomac soon, and the CRY
Of "mud" will not be offered as being a cause
Of detention.
1t is understood that shallow craft Of va
rious kinds are being prepared by the govern
ment for use on the Potomac.
1t is very evident from circumstances, that
Gen. Smiths division, including Gen. Nc
Calls Penn. reserves will soon be encamped
at Centreville
From reconnoissancos made it is apparent
that the rebels are concentrating large force
on the hills opposite General Rockers dvs-
ION.
The Secretary OF Wac has issued an order
10 the chiefs of police in different cities and
towns that all newspaper editors and pub
fishers have been forbidden to publish any
intelligence. received by telegraph or other
wise, respecting military operations BY the
United States forces. They are Instructed, if
violated by any paper, to seize the whole edi-
zion, and to give notice to the War Depart
inent that arrests may b ordered
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-28

can maintain our position, and put down rebellion
in our midst"
There were, il is true, whole communities. who.
on our approach, fled to the woods but these
we're where there was less Of the loyal element.
and where the fleeing steamers in advance had
spread tales Of our coming with frcbrands burn
ing, destroying, ravishing and pundering.
The crews OF these vessels have had very labo-
rlous time, but have evnced a spirit in their work
highly crcditablc 10 them. 1ieutcnants-C om-
handing Gwin and Shirk have been untirine. and
owe to them and to their officers many oblioa-
your ocbdcnt servant, s. l.. PHELPS.
Lieut. Commanding l. =
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-28
From RIcHMoND.-The New York Herald
has news from Richmand to the l7th, from
which we take the following


On sunday last the Spousvood House, and the pave
mcut in front of IT, filled with excited crowds dis
guessing the news from Fort Doncsun aud the critical
condition u The coutcdcracy. prominent member Of
the rebel congress, whose relations the rebel president
give great weight % his words, declared that the day
had now in which the southern confderacy was 10
pass through the hre that the Of the three
months would decide whether the southern people
are worthy Of being Independent nation that tho Tor
tune NJ consists Of alternate victories and reyefses
and that having had their DAY Of triumph. they we're
no" About TO experience period Of defeats that the
preparations Of So skillfu and scientific a general as
Mcclellan. made At his leisure resulting the formation
N an army Of COZ 90 soldiers. with the discipline Of
regulars, must result In successes on his part
But these reyerses, be said, would ny the temper the
powers Of endurance and the patriotism Of the southern
people IT they became Discouraged II their soldiers
tired u one brief campaign refused TO enlist FOR the
they might we'll abandon the attempt gain their in
dependence lay down their aims the arts u
peace. acknowledge themselves fairly vanquished and
submit 10 whatever the North saw hi % impose
upon them. Bat, If their troops rc-enlisted and the
shirt OF their people remained unsubdued the victories
which the Unonisi bad gained ~oud be Of advantage
TO the yctors but would only be ssuaty lesson the
South that the topography and natural features Of the
southcrn states were such that armies however
meious and we'll disciplined coulI penetrate Them or
take possession OF any uf their cities, without being
rounded and cut Of either by regular or by guerrilla
warfare that the tide Of fortune would tnrn again
In their favor II they would eafn 90 rely themselves
alone Bat they must put forth all their sforts and
give up the idea Of foreign aid fot the present"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-28

sed to defray their own expenses from the beginning
Their hatred Of Pillow and Floyd bitter as II ishonght
that these worthless deserted them IN most cowardy
manner The feeling strong that several Of the
Confederate soldiers fired him he having aud
1t Is asserted by many that he was killed Floyd some
time since proved himself thief, and nov has shown
hnsclL n nddiliun. a coward.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-28

Six companies Of the famous regiment OF rihemen.
raised by Col Berge accompanied the expedition from
Fort Henry, and companies aierwards arrived by
the transports, These men deserve separate mention
for the part they took in the seige. This Is corps OF
picked men skilled In the Of the rifle drawn from
the Northwest They present the picturesque APP
pearanoe, dressed in gray felt close fitting hats, sur