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The national Republican., 1862-02-04

CoNFIRMATIoNs.-The Senate, yesterday, was
In executive session for nearly five hours
Among the many combinations were, we learn,
the following as Brigadier Generals:
Abercrombie, Sedgwick, Charles F. Smith,
Casey, Meade, Duryea, McCook, Howard,
Paine, Jameson, Dumon, Milroy, Wallace, vii.
liam A. Richardson, Butterdeld, II. G. Wright
Ord Nelson, Marcy, Barnard, Seth Williams,
stewart Van Vliet, Newton, Hancock, Critten.
den' Wright, Thomas Williams, French, T. II.
Brooks Brannan, Hatch Stanley, Wood, John
son, Foster, Angur, Cullum, Hamilton, Scho-
field, Mexican, Parke, Keyes, Davidson, F. f.
Patterson, Doubleday, Ketchum, Birney, Keim,
Palmer, Cooper, slocum, Wadsworth. Peck.
Mite hell, Morrell, Martindale, Benham, ", F.
smit', D '.vr, George H. Thomas, veile, Neg.
l"E ,',,s, II" r"aR' ~.
f.. be r,l'A'ep II Georgetown, D, G., was
confirmed ~ an additional psymaster.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

IMPORTANT ANNouNcEMkSr.-Dr. Trail, of New
York, announces most interesting course Of
lectures at the bail Of the Christian A.s0cia-
tion, commencing on Tuesday evening of this
week. He promises to explain the true system
Of the healing art, which he claims to be almost
invariably successful in treating all febrile and
inHammatory complaints, and which, he asserts
would, If applied to the treatment Of typhoid
fsvers, pneumonia, measles, &C., 20 prevalent in
our armies, save thou sands Of lives and mil.
lions Of money. Dr.. Trail also offers, II per.
mitted, to explain his system In the Halls Of the
Capitol, before the President, Cabinet, members
Of Congress, medical faculty, &c, and there re-
spond to any objections or criticisms which
may be raised against 1t by physicians or others,
This Is bold stand and fair offer.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
From the PsnnsyIvania Thirteenth

From the Pennsylvania Thirteenth.
We clip the following from that spicy little
camp paper, the Pennsylvania Thirteenth, pub.
lished by the typos in the Thirteenth Pennsyl.
vania volunteers:
PREsENTArIoN.-The officers Of the regiment,
on last Monday, presented Col. ROwley with 4
mings. The sword is Ofthe finest material and
highest temper; when struck on the blade II
has ring clear as bell and pure and long
continued as II tuning fork. Two scabbards
dress and state occasions, the latter being
beautifully etched and mounted In the highest
style of art, the sash and belt corresponding in
appearance and quality. A beautiful pair Of
bullion passants, shoulder straps,) from an
other officer Of the regiment, accompanied the
present. The presentation speech was made
by Chaplain A. N. Stewart, and response by
the colonel In his usual felicitOus and happy
manner.
DISTRESSING OCCURRENcE.-On Tuesday eve.
ming, 18th inst, about 7 O'Clock, a prisoner
under sentence OF court.martal, from the brig.
ing to company d, Of this regiment, came into
camp considerably intoxicated, and proceeded
to the quarters OF his former mess.mates, be-.
having In very unruly and turbulent manner.
He had been In the habit Of disturbing them
and would occasionally fight with them IL not
allowed to have his own way. At this time he
WAS notified by Bernard Grogan that II he did
not behave himself, or stay away, he would
shoot him, and loaded his musket for that pur-
pose: Young continuing to torment him, strk.
Ing the tent with the branch of pine tree, call.
ing to him to Shoot, you son of \ ab-h; you're
afraid Grogan pointed his musket out of the
tent and fired, the shot taking effect in Young's
head, going In ut the right eye and passing en-.
tirely through, causing his death In about
twenty minutes. But the most painful part OF
the occurrence was that the hall AFTER n a ssin o
through Young's head, struck sentinel named
Lysander Robb, of company II, in the breast
causing his death very few minutes before
,hat of Young.
ltobb, at the time he received his wound,
was about 100 yards from where the shot was
nred. lie was but nineteen years of age. a
native OF Washington township, Butler county
Pa, and WAS highly esteemed by all the officers
and men of the regiment who knew him.
'GrogaR was ironed and placed In conhne ement
in the guardhouse, y few Of his company OK.
hibting strong desire TO administer summary
punishmsnt.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

. BREAD FOR THE EARNY.-Quartermaster and
others would do well to notice the advertise
ment Of Requa & Co., in another column. They
propose to furnish most excellent bread for
the soldiers at very favorable rates. Their
process for making tread enables them to fur.
nish it in large quantities, a pound Of bread for
q pound of -four, if desired. 1t is pronounced
by medical and scientific men the purest and
healthiest bread made
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

PERTAINS ExCURsIoN.-In our advertising
columns will be found notice Of another
" grand excursion" under the direction Of Mr.
Perham, whose success in this line has been
remarkable, as we'll az highly useful and eco-
nomical to the travelling public. Two trains
daily from Baltimore connect closely to New
York, and thence by the Stopington line to
Boston. The railroad arrangements Of Mr.,
Perham, we believe, have uniformly given en-
tire satisfaction.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
IUST PUDLlsHED.
YANKEE VOLUNTEERS MARCHING INTO
~ DIXIE, '-7

graphed and Printed In 1--WE coiors. All loyal pso.
pie should navs ore. We have the above Picture,
hiss Si g 20 u: en- ,Ss s:' TO their
For sale At all the Periodical AID Newsdealers
Al srdess prompt attended to st 40 Pennsylvanis
avsrue, bstwesh Third and -Four and.a half streets
Wholesa'e Agent, @. y. MORSE co.
N.B.-We have Q large assortment of the best
Cavalry, lLfantry. and 3. AZ BOO1S TO be fourd Ia
this city. ..Aho Tap ols BAlmora 9, Buck Gloves
and Gauntlets, Flags of all description snd made 10
order. AL At the very lowest CASH PRICES, 1t
40 Pennsy lyania aveLne, between Third and -Four
feb l-dim CF. MORSE 4 co.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

HA-Washinston Scientific Association.
regular weekly meeting Of ,society will bs he'd
. the rooms of the Young Mems Christian AssooiA
ton, on Pennsylvania AVENUE, between Sixth and
Seventh street, on Tuesday evening, ltS inst, at
O'Clock. general after dance 10 requested of the
members and all others, ieaidents nonI esidents,
who tahs an Interest In the objects Of the Aseocia.
ticn. feb 8-Ns
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

MAJOR SzABAD's Lecture on the Art of War,
will be given tonight, at the Smi thsonisn. As
there is no prospect If fight across the Poto.
mac today, We expect brilliant audience Of
distinguished military gentlemen. The lecture
will be free.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
frcn Fortrsss Monlos.f

IalHsRore, -. =. The Oid Poins boat has
arrtveat and 1Sings The following: M
!6rhscs xosr0ss Fbb. 3.--4he gunboat Day.
night eailsd to- -0Sy o. ths nsdsh & York rivSr;
10 relieve the Young Rover, Of the blockade In
that vicinity. The Young Rover win proceed
to the mouth OF the Rappahannook, TO relieve
the Dawn, which will 10 TO New York for re-
pairs. The Mystic Ia still o6 Rappahanuock.
The troops Of the New England division who
have been encamped on the beach for two
weeks, re.embarked on the Constitution this
afternoon. The Constitution Ia still takine on
coal. aad probably will not get OF before 10.
morrow morning.
The health Of the troops is Improving
The bardue John Trucks, with the d'E.pi.
neul Zouaves, sailed for Annapolis this morn.
Ing. ~, IL, ,..,.
The Hartford sailed for tho Gulf during the
night. 81 ~.
Alag Of truce was sent to Oransy Island, but
brought back no passengers or papers.
The crew OF the rebel boat reported that
heavy nring has been heard at Norfolk during
the past two days. r.H y"
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
Tuesday, February I, 1852.

~ 10 order 10 prevent confusion, guests
are requested 70 present their invitation cards
at the door Of the Executive Mansion, on
Wednesday evening, the 5th instant.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

~ The Union Prayer Meetiag win be
holden every day this week 10 the Lutheran Church.
(Rsy J. G. Butlerp,, at the ooraer Of Eleventh aud
II streets, oommeneing at ~ O'Clock pm m, and con.
tinusd but one hour. Jan 81
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
THE LANE AND HUNTER AFFAIR.


The New York Tribune, which assumes to
understand the matter, says that tho facts
touching tho conflict between Generals Lane
and Hunter are these: The understanding that
Gen. Hunter was TO be recognized by Gen.
Lane as his superior, was asented TO by Gen.
Lane, who said that he had oil confidence in
and respect for Gen. Hunter, and would glad
ly serve under him. The President gratiied
Gen. Lane by appointing the staff he asked for,
and expected he would himself arrange with
Gen. Hunter to be detailed to the command of
the expedition to the Gulf. The President will
be gratified to have Gen. Lane take command
Of the expedition, providing It can be done
consistently with the public interests and the
appreciation of the major general commanding
the department.
The Hon. Mr.. Conway, Of Kansas, solicltous
for the success of the expedition, had an inter.
view with the President, who confirmed the
above facts. From other sources We learn that
the President and Secretary Stanton say they
don't know how matters stand now. Senator
Pomeroy will introduce resolution Of inquiry
by which he hopes to get at the truth. One
thing is certain, whether Gen. Lane or Gen
Hunter commands the expedition, 1t will bs
conducted upon anti.slsvery principles. Gen
Hunter surprises even Kansas men by bis abo
lition utterances. He desires this war to b,
nominally and really war for freedom, and 81
wrote Secretary Cameron 10 letter commend
ing his original report. He does not appear
however, to be prepared to make the campaigr
SO completely sell. .subsisting as Gen. Lane i.
His request for S., OOO,O 900, with which to pur
chase 15, 900 animals and make other arrange
ments for the expedition, was denied by tn
President.
We notice that Mr.. Pomeroy brought thi
whole matter up in the Senate, yesterday, b.
way Of inquiry, so that, in all probability, "
shall soon have the Presidents own { fcia
version.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.

y ~ s.. Aloysius Church.-l.v. DR.. Nc.
caFssy, President Of Mount s.. Asry's College,
Em1ittsburg, will preach in St. Aloysius church, on
SUNDAY WEEK NEXT, the 9th instant.
The collection will be devoted to the education
and clothing Of poor children urder the auspices OF
the YOUNG CATHOLICS FRIEND SOCIETY.
b. feb is S,Th,F6S -.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

THE BLENKER HospIrAL-The statement Of
the Blenker Division Hospital for the week
ending February Sd, shows thirty-nine remain
Ing in hospital five returned to duty; one
death.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

NJ We sro authorized to announce that
there will be no reception at the Executive
mansion this Tuesday, evening.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

An IRON BArrERr.-Captain Ericsson's iron
floating battery, built for the Government, at
Greenpoint, l. l., was launched on Thursday
last She will be ready for service in few
davs
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.
osoRos N. wrsroN, sOlToR.

- The publication onaos Of the National
,I.,r,b,tcan IA at tho northeast corner Of D and
,vsnth street, second door, over ". D. shsp.
, .,d,s store. Entrance on Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
oFFIOIAL.

y, -, DEPARTMENT or STATE,
- cklIs AWashiakon, Jan. rs, 1852.
q The Secretary Of State will hereafter receive
members Of Congress on business on Saturdays,
commencing with Saturday, the arst Of next
month. e.eF N-l-tl%F d. He
~ WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

THE COPARTHBhSHIP heretofore sx-
i is,iag betseeu the under igned, under the drm
Of WERTHEIMER L 20, has this day been
i. wERTHEIMER.
y A. wAELLMER.
WAsHMGTox. Feb. 1.lss2
The ynder.isred, . wERTHElMER and A
HOFFHAUER, have formed pew ocpArtr ership
this day. nd will carry on ths business Of s. VERT
HEIMER l. CO., NJ der the same firm and and st
tie old stand. 8. WERTHETMER.
II T''T Esfu- 4 HUFFHAUER.
AL those having claims against the old firm will
please present them or before February 18th next
Any claims pre-. tnted later cannot be con. ideTed
All moneys due the I'D nrm will be paid to me.
f,J l-tNs s. WERlHEIMER.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
uEADQUARTBRSs sTUART's
III EUGINRRR AE0IRIENT.

IL AN4ANSB8 nR0AnAANEs
CANT LESLEY, WAsHrAeros, D. c., Jan q, 1859.
SAMUEL s. WooD, Eq,
No 40 Penn. Avsrue, wa,hipgton d. C..
DsAR Fin: Allow me to expre . to you my salts.
faction of the manner In hioh you have ut
my oiders for the beautiful N tlonal Flag you have
furnii he'd for presentation to c mrany Il Of the
New York Fiftlsth regiment. .
take giest pleasure in recommending your
seyvices 10 oil Omcers Of The Atmy who desire to
pur ase Flags for tn ir use or for Lee, and
doubt not thai You will give them b.sutul article
n, very rea enable prices
Truly youIs, CHARLES d STUART,
feb 4 1T Colonel Fl tieth N. Y. s. Vols.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
ITO QUARTERMAsT
i HIGHLY IMPORTANT.

ARMY 31S@Ao.
The new AERATED BREAD 10 pronouncsd, by
ever made. We propose 10 furnish II IN quantities
to soldiers, OF We will arrange to take four ard
dc irer Brad fresh. pure, and sweet, every dsy-a
This proress Of making Bread has the sanction Of
the highest sqthorities and Ia approved BY the San
itary Commifticn ard by all the leading physcians
OF this city, % well q BY Msjor General DIX.
whose SOLDER have been for some time supplied
With it from our Blkery In baltimore.
Address, REQUA so,
81 Four. and ahslf street, Washington,
feb 4-8.if Or Box S0i p. u.
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snrcInr or AZ OFFICE.

BUICIDk OF An OFFICkk. n
Toledo, Fsb. 8, 1862 62.--Lieut. Waterman, ofthe
United States army, shot himself here on tho
nrst Of this month, and ia supposed to be NOR
tally wounded. ,' @
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
An Arrival at old Point.

COMMODORE 0oLDsB0RoUGH PROBABLY At
Tackled THE REBEL FORTS ON ROANOKE
Z ISLAND ON rHURsDAY LAST. a.H FHJp4l'
The following official dispatch reached the
Navy Department Yesterday: - ',.i@i''
Lna us. SrEAxsR ROANOKE.
St. Hdmpton Roads, Feb. l, 1862.
Elm: ! have the henOr to report to you the
arrival, during the past night, OF the bark Gems
box, from Beaufort, North Carolina. Captain
uitimo, he heard heavy firing In the rear Of
Beaufort, but has no. conjecture, ~ TO from
whom II proceeded. . n .far'r, 49,. ., F.
Captain Cavendy also reports that on Thurs
day the 3oth ultimo, at .. M, while off Roam.
oke Inlet. he heard heavy firing 10 the direction
Of Roanoke island, leaving On my mind no doubt
that Flag onioer Go!!dsborc.ugh sis at work.
Your obt serv't, JoHs NAssrox, ;,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington. D. @.
News frsm shs soashsrn iCeast. L
NAVAL OPERATIONS AT sAvANNAH-RRr0nrBD BAT.
TIE MEAN APALACHIc0I.A,f
The following dispatch appears In the Nor.
folk Day Book of January 81, and 10 headed,
by telegraph specially for the Daily Day
Book" 'a''InHzEs 4'.A 90
sAvAssAH, Jan. so.-This morning all Ia Out.
ct. Yesterday heet OF steamers went down
\ to look after and strengthen the obstruction Of
the river. They were unmolested by the on.
| emy. Most ofthe Yankee vessels were drawn Of
the day previous. " 2. o. .i1ate - ga
Seventeen Federal vessels were ut WARSAW
Sound yestesday apd heavy hring was heard
there. The cause ID unkn0wu, !. .asiF. \.
The Republican has q private lettsr, dated
cambridge, January n, In which II 10 report.
| cd that nght took place on James, Island,
| Apalaohioolx, 10 which sixty Federxls were
killed and thirty.hye taken prisoness. The
/ teen. .iFH"'''a
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

VIyHE GENTLEMAN WHO TOOK, THROUGH
i mistake, an ARMY OyERCOAT fr, M the
barber shop, Willard Hotel, February LIST, will
feb $50 - o.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
MILIJAR oAzETTE.
OFF1OIAl,

q y Efs January 21, 1852.
Ord~t4 That o. War Department will bs
c!eeed Tusedays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. and
Fridays against all othsr business but that which
relates % active Military operations In the neld.
Saturdays will be devoted 70 the business Of
Senators and Representatives.
Mondays to the business Of the public.
EDWIN n. STANTON,
ja22-1 Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-02-04
A GOOD THING. uIu.,
JENNINGS $50 SHIRTS.
They ca.'t be beaten.
LINEN COLLARS.
seventh street, near Maryland 'snue, Island.
feb 4-lwif
BOOTS.

E1OA ENT WITH POARD.-A fine
+ SEC0NDSTORY FRONT ROOM, iurnisned,
suitable ior two gsa'l.men. Cas- hot and cold
north OF Patent Odce. j.n8l
The national Republican., 1862-02-04

RESOLUTIONS AGREED TO.
On motion Of Mr.. ANTHONY,
Resolred, That the Committee on Patents and
the Patent Ofice be instructed to inquire into
the expediency OF making An appropriation in
fax as substitute for cotton.
On motion of Mr.. HALE,
Buildings be instructed to inquire into the OK.
pediency and propriety of transferring the
superintandency Of the Capitol extension from
the War Department to the Department of the
Interior.
COTTON SEED.
Mr.. SIMMONS, from the Committee on FL
nance, reported the House bill making appro.
priation for cotton seed for the use of the coun-
try; which was read third time and passed,
with an amendment appropriating $1,000 for
tobacco seed. Three thousand dollars was the
appropriation for cotton seed.
ARMY BAKERIES.
On motion Of Mr.. COLLAMER, the Joint
resolution for the removal Of the army bakeries
was taken up, It's importance dwell upon In
particulars Of injury done to the Capitol, library,
and works of art, and read third time and
passed.
CLAIM FOR DIPLOMATIC sERvIcE.
Mr.. BROWNING, from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, called up tho bill for the relief
ol the legal representatives OF j. Il Martin, de.
ceased-a claim for diplomatic service in japan:
which was passed.
The Senate went into executive session.
Adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. UPTON, Of Virginia. offered resolution
that the report Of the Committee on Elections
In his own case, be recommitted to the rame
committee, and that the committee be instructed
to summon before them the conductor of elec.
tions, and one or more Of the commissioners, Ia
take additional testimony.
Mr.. DAWES, of Massachusetts,, from the Com
mittee on Electionr, opposed the resolution,
and made come explanations Of the action OF
the committee.
Further debate ensued on the contested case
participated In by Messrs. UPTON, of Virginia
DELANO and DAWES, Of Massachusetts, and
others.
The resolution was laid on the table.
Mr.. BLAIR, OF Missouri, moved to take I'M
the bill In relation TO the defences OF Washing.
ton, and that the House non concur in the Sen.
ates amendment in reference to the enlistment
of minors in the army, and that the House ak
for committee Of conference on the disagree
ment Oh
Mr.. HICKMAN, Of Pennsy sylvsuia, asked what
peculiar reason exists for having these special
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SUSl AANED bh AHE OEEEe
MADRID AND PARIS.


WASHINGTON, June 30 Senate - Grimes
moved to have returned to the Senate from the
House, the bill for the reorganization of the
Navy Department. His object was to have re-
considered the vote by which the Senate agreed
10 the House amendments to said bill. Adopted
Messrs King and Fessenden presented peti-
tions for bankrupt law.
Mr.. Morrill, presented petition for the repeal
of the fugitive slave law.
Mr.. Doolittle introduced bill granting the
proceeds of certain lands to the Pacific railroad.
Referred.
Mr. Hale called up the bill to repeal the act,
passed June ID, to prevent and punish frauds
on the government The bill provides for in
quiry into all contracts made by government
officers.
Pending vote on the bill, it was postponed
until to morrow.
The bill to define the pay and emOluments of
the off ,ers of the army was then taken up, and
a committee of conference ordered upon it.
The Pseifc railroad bill was next taken up.
Mr.. Trumbull moved to strike out the section
providing four branch lines at the eastern ter
minus, which was rejected, yeas Is, nays %
The bill was then read the third time and
passed. by yeas 35, nays 5, as follows:
Yeas-Anthony, Browning, Clark, Chandler,
COllamer Cowan, Davis, Dixon, DOolittle, Foot,
Foster, Grimes, Hale, Harris, Henderson, How
ara, h6QQeOy, 1a15 OA l1AAo VI hdhAoeH-i
Latham, McDougaI, Morrill,, Nesmith, Pome-
roy, Rice, Sherman, Stark, Sumner, Trumbull,
Wade, Wiley, Wilmot, Wilson of Massachu-
sets, Wilson of Missouri.
Nays-Howe, King, Pesrce, Wilkinson and
Wright.
Mr. Fessenden was present, but did not vote,
and Nj Powell paired with Simmons. Mr.. Ten
Eyck was excused from voting, on the ground
that he dad not like the bill as amended.
A motion was then made to take up the con-
fiscation bill, on which a debate eRsusd as TO
which bill should be considered, that of the
Senate, or the one which passed the House.
Mr. Sherman said that in order to give Ssna-
tors an opportunity to make up their minds
which they would consider, he would move to
adjourn till tomorrow, when a vote should be
/ taken. The Senate adjourned.
/ WASHINGTON, June 20-HOHSe-Mr. Stev.
! ems, from the committee on ways and means
reported a bill increasing, temporarily, the
duties on imports for other purposes. Referred
to the committee of the whole on the state o
! the Union, and made the special order fol
Wednesday,
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MISCELLANEOUS.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. s..

HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT, ;
COEETB MIS-, May q, 1892 )
THE General commanding the forces dGsr's 70 call
4 The attention Of the Amy 20 the insut ordinate
conduct Of the fol owing acmed officers Of Colonel J. s
SCOTS Regiuen. OF LOuisiaus CSvaly:
Cap. c. W. Keep company A Cspt W w. Leske,
company c. Capt. John Rouih VILLAINS, company y !;
Oapt. }. Beujarin, Co 7 Captain FeneloD Cannon,
company G.; Captain John Csmpbe I, ecmp NJ H /;
Capt. A. Lejsune, company l. Capt. william Ditto,
Dpany K
These officers having wthout authority y, sbsrdoned
their commands IN he face OF the enemy, and pre-
ssnted themselves 10 person st these Eesdqusters in
order TO lodge complaints aEaintt their commanding
ofoer have been promptly ordfrsd under arrest, and
seat ucder qua TO BriFadisr Genera ForDey, com
lDAadiug al Motiie, 20 be confined at o { Morgan.
The 6enersl commanding regrets thu 20 uce con
dnc strangely il contrast WiLh the many recent in
stances OF heroic behavior Of the gimeUt to which
they belong. but deems it proper publish the Ar
my not only his 6s.p pprova cf such Of insubordi
nation. bat his stern discrimination 10 visit them Win
the penalty cue 10 t,elr commission,
By cOuuz-d Of Gen BEAUREGARD
GEOEGE WM. BRENT,
A. Chief Of S5sf.
70 hcisl GEO. G. GARNER,
my8Lfw A. A. Cen rel
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRADE.-It is now alto
gether probable that the Yankees will soon have
possession of the Mississippi river from New Or
leans to the head of navigation, but it will not
prove as rich prize as they anticipate by any
means. They may prevent US from using the
river to transport our supplies to market but we
can and will prevent them from using it also.
We viii have bands of sharpshooters and parti-
san rangers Iall along the river, from the Balizs
to st. Louis and Cincinnati, and whenever they
attempt to run boat load of provisions down,
we win pick off their men with our rifles and
sink their wooden boats with our small cannon.
They may take and hold our cities, but TO keep
navigation open the whole length of the Missis-
sippi river, would require a standing army of at
least half million of men. River pilots will
command big wages whenever the Yankees at
tempt to navigate the Mississippi river without
Uncle Jeffs consent-Brandon Republican.