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The New York herald., 1862-04-09
GENERAL POPE's ATTACK ON The REBEL
BATTERIES,

NEw Madrid, Mo-, April !, 1862
ne guaboaa Carondelet ran the blockade Al Island
n. 10 on Friday night, and the gunboat Pttsburg
bunday night All the batteries Of the enemy opened
ass, but not shot struck either boat.
General Pope has succeeded In getting four steamers
and i've bargss by tho channel through the swamp
kom Philps landing, above Island No. 10. This extra
ordinary and hsroulean task assigned to CO B,sssl
with his regiment Of engineers and mechanics and has
been well executed II essential 10 the crushing Of
she enemy and capture Of the island
Yesterday the eunboat Carondelst, Captain Wake &C.
vOrtythird Ohio regiment, and Captain L. a. Marshal,
s 70 General Pope made reconnaissance by order Of
bsneral Pope to Tponve the object being to the
Ire from The masked batteries Of the enemy.
Ahrss number Of batteries were discovered at each
point whore troops could land and tbsrs WAS continu
~ nrs Of heavy gums all day.
The orondoet attacked battery her way mp the
river, and Captain Lewis II. Marshall aid to Genera
Pope, accompanied by some soldiers Of the Twenty.
svSnh Illinois regiment, landed, spiked the guns,
broke the carriages and threw the rebel ammunition
Aio1hafivsr.
A returned TO New Madrid n safety delighted with
ns'sxsurson
This morning the gunboats oarondelss and Pit.sburg
proceeded, BY ordsr 70 the point selected BY General
Pope for his forces 10 land and in two hours three bat
sriss were slsncsd and the guns spiked.
esven O'Clock the nrs division Of four regiments Of
infantry and battery commanded by General Paine
wossed the river followed by General stanleys division
sndsr General Granger The whole operation Of crossing
ihs river in the face Of the enemy, was magnificent
spectacle and reflects great credit upon General Pope,
whose energy and skin have been severely tested but
- has triumphed
THE SURRENDER OF ISLAND NO. 10.
cmoAoo, April g, 1862.
me steamer Alps arrived at Cairo at eight o'clock this
norning, bringing Second Master Lord Of the flagship
Benton, with dispatches from Commodore Foote, an
Aouncng the surrender 70 him. midnight Of the entire
position Of The rebels including men, guns and tram.
ports.
Tho number Of prisoners 10 NOT yN known no, the
amount Of ordnance stores
The New York herald., 1862-04-09
The Advance Of General Pope's Army
and Attendant Circumstances.
Commencement Of the Naval Attack
Under Flag officer Foote.
sketches Of the Union Commander
and the Rebel General.
THE OFFICIAL DISPATCHES
&C., &c., 60.

despatch from st Louis, dated yesterday, announces
The surrender Of Island No. 10 to Flag On,cer Toots II
erals ok thousand prisoners Of hundred siege
Dtecss, several field batteries immense quantities Of
mAlrArms, tents, wagons horses and previs,ons. We
hAve nos lost single man. >..
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niy Ath the others beaten Tho winner bought IN
for one hundred and forty gupsas, and the owner OF
Cygnss claimed soushsrly Wind.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC.

WINCHESTER, Va, March II. Yesterday
afternoon the rebels commenced evacuatng the
place. Gen. Hamilton in bemeanwhlle advanc-
ing from Bunker Hill, the Michigan cavalry lead
ng the way. 1900 OF the enemy cavalry gave
battle, supported by d section OF artillery. This
was about ) o'clock yesterday afternoon. a
battalion Of the first Maryla land regiment rein
forced our cavalry, and one OF our sections oil
artillery came up and replied to the enemy s
guns The fight was soon over. The enemy
fed leaving their guns two in number, several
horses and about thirty .uen killed and wounded.
The shells t.rown against them by our artillery
were very d. structl,c Oar whole loss Is iour
killed and fifteen wounded all OF the LIST Mary
land regiment. At daybreak to-day our column
was again in motion and advanced upon the
town in time to see the rear guard OF the rebels
retire forever The Union flag waves triumph
phantly over Winchester. The reception OF
our troops by the people was enthusiastic. The
people generally were intensely delighted WIN
our presence, and hail it harblnger OF peace
and future prosperity. The regiments as they
pass are cheered and greeted from the houses
which are responded tn by our officers and men.
1t is represented by resident friends OF the
Union that at least wo.thirds Of the population
of this town and county are loyal to our Gov
ernment, but have been compelled to succumo
to the secession pressure SO far rs expression OF
opinion was concerned 1t is represented that
there is u large rebel force at Strasbourg. and
that they intend to make stand there. Prom
| ,ncnt secessonists here say, that she reoe's vi
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.


March II. We find the following in the
qIbern pages.
IN the rebel House of Representatives reso-
."''on was passed Monday, advising the planters
" withdraw from the cultivation of cotton and
"''cc'' and devote their energies to raising
h"HIons and cattle, horses and sheep. JEFF.
,',S sent a message to Congress yesterday,
IPS1lH"s that he had suspended Gems. Pillow and
:0!u ron their commands until they could
~. more satisfactory accounts OF their action
~ Fort DOneson. Davis is dissatisfied with
o G'.I reports. The message states that neither
W. "rm say that reinforcemenls were asked for,
b bor. 10 they show that the position could not
~ ,s Gech evacuated, and a whole army saved.
h. well as part Of it. IL is also not shown by
d.. ""at authority two senior Generals aban.
con n,1 'neir responsibility by transferring the
T Ts TO junior officer.
H., ."e Richmond Examiner of yesterday says
nn,I' considerable uncasiness is manifested by the
t in,.. on account Of the reports Of the rebel
'aliing back from Manassas, and the up
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Very Latest by Telegraph
4 O'CLOCK Z. M.
THE ADVANCE UPON THE POTOMAC.

New YORK. March ID. The Times Wash
ington despatch Says that their correspondent
with The advance o! the grand army Of the Po-
tomac, furnishes full and authentic particu lars
Of the evacuation of Centrevlle and Manassas
1t appears that the retreat from Centreville
commenced as late us last Friday, and was at
first conducted in a very orderly manner. 1t
was onl y when the rear Of the army was leaving
Manassas that the panic begun, caused by the
fac. that some over excited rebels had already
set fire to some railroad bridges beyond. Then
the rebels began to burn and destroy, and run
away in the greatest confusion.
4 correspondent makes the statement that
Gen. jackson and half of his army left VIM
chester u week ago and went by railroad TO Ma
nassis, while the other half are reported to be
moving southwark along the valley OF the She
napdoah.
The Star Of this evening, whose editor mas
long owned Il plantation near Culpepper Court
House, aud is we'll acquainted with the sur
rounding country, says: " We have positive IN
formation that the rebels have retrcated as far
as Gordousville. Our scouts have probably pen
etrated the country, at an early hour THIS morn
ing. as far as Culpepper Court House, thrtyhve
miles in the rear of Manassas. -
Tie Times Washington despatch says the
statement published. that last week council
of war held in Washington decided, to t.,
that the army of the Potomac could not be
moved against the enemy at present, is entirely
untrue The Generals were unanimous that
an advance was possible and proper. The only
difference was as to the plan OF the proposed
attack.
The Herald has despatch dated Charlestown,
Va, March 18th, stating that the town OF Per-
ryvlle, Va, was occupied by our troops yester-
day, Gen. German directing the advance. TIE
enemy had 500 cavalry here on our arrival, but
when the signal was ordered tor the charge OF
the Sd New York cavalry upon them. support
ing the onset by sufficient force OF artillery and
infantry, the enemy ran heller SHELTER toward
Winchester. Twice last night the pickets OF
Gen Germans brigade We're compelled to tall
back by the charge of Asby's cavalry. Several
prisoners were taken from the enemy, while oul
total loss up to this time is one man and one
horse.
WINCHESTER, March IL. The celebrated towr
is at length recovered for the Union. The move
,nent of our forces to Perryville, and reconnois
sance to this vicinity, completely succeeded II
driving the enemy and misleading them so tna
they did not know where to expect an attack.
PROVIDENCE, March 49, A letter received il
Providence dated Elizabeth City, March Sd
states, that Gen. Burnside had heard Of th'
evacuation of Manassas and was probably or
his guard
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Post Office Notice.

HAVING had instructions from the Post Office Depart
Ill to comply strictly witt the provisions of the
Act of August 6tb 1916, Section l27 which prescbes
that all due for postage wse to the General
Post Office Department. shall be paid in gold and silver
coin only in Treasury notes. issued under the author
ity of the United states
All persons are notified that hereafter shall require
payment for stamps and postage, and all drafts sent
this Office for collection be in gold and silver coin
ouly, or in Treasury notes.
JAMES G. FRENCH, Postmaster
Montpelier, March 10, 1862.
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FROM FORTREE MONROE.

March l3. The Steamer Merrmac is afoat
at the Norfolk Navy Yard, and large force
Of workmen are employed in repairing her. Sc
rous damage was received by one of the prongs
Of the boat, and the forward part OF the boat
was stove in. That part is now being strength
ened. The people of Norfolk are said to be in a
state of mingled fear and rejoicing.
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Valuable place Of Business
NssuEeE.

THE partnership heretofore existing under the firm
of Brooks & Demng. is this day dissolved by mutual
consent The demands will be left with n P Brooks for
settlement. n. 7. BROOKS,
Montpelier, Jan Is, 1869. H. II. DEFINING.
The business will be continued at the Old Stand by the
subscriber where the old customers and all in want Of
goods invited to call and examine my stock, which
will be sold at low prices.
march1ld&w3w n. P. BROOKS.
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FROM tn WESTERN DEPARTMENT.

1T. Louis. March -. A special dispatch TO
,.e, Dsmoera', dated Roia Eth, says that Wild
DDIy y desperate chief Of u guerrilla band
VI r'. has been taken prisoner, and Is now
II custody al Springfield.
Iaere is no further news from Gen. Curtis's
cIainard rs yet.
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CORNER STORE.

occupied b. .. Dewey Stove and Tin Store on
the corner opposite the Pavilion. 671 feet front
Street and oT feet front Bridge Street. the railroad
track laying through he Passenger Depot terminates
the back the and along side of the Depot Store
making it the convenient and
Valuable place Of Business
in the STATE for Wholesale or Retail Flour Iron. Grain
or Produce trade The whole will be sold together,
separate, may suit purchasers, portion of the sale
down, the balance may remain on mort gage.
the above property is sold before the FIRST DAY
OF APRIL will then lease the Depot store 10 RESPONSE
hle parties for year
Nv would say the payers of Montpelier that l
am no longer constable but shall devote the month of
March in closing my collections, and hope all will be
prepared pay before the LIST Of April, my
Country demands my services and mus, go.''
4. X CAMP.
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have located in
MONTH ELIER,
PERMANENTLY as a DENTIST,
in the rooms formerly occupied by DR.. NJ. NEWTON
OVER LANGDON's FLOUR STORE.
To the people of Montpelier and adjoining towns,
wish am well prepared to perform operation
in Dentistry, at
REASONABLE PRICES
INSERT teetE on Cold silver, Cheoplastic Platina,
Continuous Gum,) and Vulcanite Rubber plates.
Of the Rubber cannot speak favorably, having used
it the entire satisfaction Of patrons and myself for
number Of years It is lighter, stronger, easier kept
Clean free from durable and easily repaired
than any other kind of plate work Teeth filled with the
various materials for filing insure their preser
walton. Extracting done with care, and chdrens teeth
Ye gulated.
OF the many letters of recommendation from friends
in Windham and Windsor Counties, will give but two
three:
DR.. John NJ. Comegys has pracced as q Surgeon Den
in this village for the last several years. He has been
the dentist for myself and family, and also for the Inst
tuition under my charge. The subscriber believes him
well qualified, and cheerfuy recommends him to those
VIM H. ROCKWELL MD.
Sup't VT Insane Asylum, Brattleboro, Aug, Is, 1861
DR.. J. N. Comegys-Dear Sir:-My teeth excellent
after years. service am highly pleased with them
and would not part with them for amount Of money
shall esteem it pleasure t" recommen nd your work to
all who be unfortunate as 20 be deprived of their
natural teeth know Of work equal to yours in skill
durability and finish esteem you, in the practice of
your profession, public benetactor.
Respectfully, j. S. LEE.
So. Woodstock, June Is. 1857.
Office Be lows Fails Argus" March 90 1860.
For several years have had dealings with DR.. j. NJ
Comegv; and have always found him TO be upright,
hgh-nnded gentleman who would he valuable addition
the citizens of any place As professional man-on
which point can also speak from eXperiencehe sands
second none, being fully master of Dental science in
all respects
HIRAM ATKINS, Editor Argus
Dr. j. NJ Comegys has practiced Dentistry here during
the past several years and have frequently had occasion
20 consult him in behalf of patients under my charge
He has without exception in all the branches of his
business and in the delicate and difficult cases
giving the fullest satisfaction ladies' from the lar
ges cities of the Union like New York. Boston, Phade
pha, New Orleans, who frequently declared me that
Dir. G. treated them full WE'LL and perhaps with more
atten tim, than their family dentist.
CIV. GRAU. D.,
Physician at the Wesselheft Water Cure Institution
Brattleboro, Aug. 81, 1861
will refer to Philip Wells, Cashier Bank, Brattlcbore
F kirkland, Esq, F. II. Fessenden, Esq, and c. w
Horton NJ D., of Rrattleboro; Z. d. Perkins, Samue
Wood Schuyler IIorsngton, and Dr. l. buchanan, Of
Woods took
will warrant all of my work, and my prices shall b
moderate. JOHN NJ. iOMEG1S,
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PROVIDENCE, March ID. A letter received in
Providence. dated Elizabeth City, March Sd,
states, that Gen. Burnside had heard Of the
evacuation OF Manassas and was probably on
his guard.
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will refer Philip Wells Cashier Bank, Brattcbore,
F. Kirkland, Esq, F. H. Fessenden, Esq, and c. w
Horton, NJ D.. of Rratleboro; Z. D. Perkins, Samuel
Wood, Schuyler Horsingon, and Dr. l. buchanan, OF
Woodstock.
will all of my work, and my prices shall be
mode rate JOHN Nj. IOMEGYS.
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make IL stand at Gordonsvle, and that they
have fortified 1t to IL great extent.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, MARCH Ii, 1862.

pei fotomac. Positive assurance is given that
'neSe movements have not been made on account
VI the pressure OF the enemy, but are purely
strategic. Gen Johnston has confidence in the
administration. and it is certain that new line
OF defence will be organized. The points
nave not been selected, but 1t is thought proba-
Die that the line Of defense will extend from
o'aunton to Gordonsville. depot of proyis-
ions is now being established at the latter place
1t Is reported that the nomination of Gen.
Lee as the Commanding General of the rebel
army, was sent to the Senate on Monday.
new theatre is to be built in Richmond.
tour stories high will be finished by july. All
is quiet here.
New YORK, March - The Iubune's For
TeSs Monroe despatch states that the official
report Of the naval engagement sent to Rieh-
nond, says that on the Merrimuc two men were
killed ana eight wounded, the muzzles of two
guns We're knocked off, PROV twisted arrnor
damaged, the aucilor and flag s,aH shot away,
and the smoke stack and steam pipe liddIed.-
Capt. Buchanan was seriously wounded in the
thigh Cept. Sager has since died OF his wounds.
Trustworthy information to dav states that the
prov was shot away.
LOUISVILLE, March r. The kentucky Leg
lslatore adjourned on Monday to the 29th OF
November. Gov. Johnson and Messrs. Ether
lege and Maynard left for Nashville to day The
Nashville Patriot says that Parson Blownlow is
on MS way to Nashville, with Il pass through the
rebel lines from Jeff. Davis He is repor ted tc
be i'll with consumption
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OFF 10 's'saa1 w AR.

THE subscriber offers for sale the DEPOT STORE, i
L Montpelier, lately occupied by storrs < Fuer 70
gether with the
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-03
sPEcIAL eRnER. 30. 1.


MENfHKss Tenn, june 18th, 1852.
1. In pursuance to an order iss ued from ths hsaa
qiAztsrs cf tas distret the undersigned hereby AS
mes e0nzaana of tEa United States ioTces atshe
.c sy 81 Ae=nphis.
IT The officers heretofore detaied and sssigusd tff
psrhculsr position or in the dischargs Of any spe
ysc duly vii eontnne IN their respe I've places ns.
81 further orders from these sheza1 1aarers
III The commanding officers 6f reg mepss and
attachments or squadrouss VIII make daily incoming
reports Of their respective commands betweea the
hours Of eight and nine 6elock TO these head
quarters.
Nv. All persons Leaving thescdty by any public cen
yeyanse. or to ffas beyepd The picket lines by any
road leading Unto scountry shall first procure, from
the Provost Marsha, pass and the Provost Mar
shaig hereby Instructed not to grant passes to any
one eseept cases ns urgent necessity, and requiring
Of Perns receiving passes to take the oath nf alle-
gince; and al persons violating this order shall be
RI IMPLY arrested snd detained for future trial and
p aishment.
Tits hereby cnjsined upon all afaicers and sol
dtrs Of this eomaa to See tisst the public peaee il
that the rights of PERSONS and property
m def the Constitution Of the United states are pro-
tectsd sat the bIessingsof Of the Government d our
sheFs shall be restored II al its pristine Sigcr and
bsaay, and SO far a. can be done. consistent with
military rule. shall be disturbed in the pursuit
Of his Legitimate business and al officers and SOL
dsrs violating sis order shall be severely punished
VI. All ordors heretofore issued BY the command
ing officer 81 this post ana not Inconsistent herewith
vii he adhere o and rsdly enforced until otherwise
JAMES r. SLACK.
(ifsci&f y Fsvans 4 A A CSanarot Il
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OrrIcE PRovosr AfARsnAI.

MExfaEs, Tenn, June II, 1861.
K6tkBe purpose ofbettsr preserving she peace and
sa9d order Of the city Of Memphis, the following
6Ns are announced for the information Of all par
concerned; and It is made the duty of the Pro-
Guard TO see that they are obeyed
4 & The guard stationed in the various parts OF the
sy ii use the utmost vigilance TO discover the par
are in the habit Of selling Intoxicating liquors
~ dcfanco Of orders. Persons found guilty. OF 3
violation Of The order relating to the saieof liquors
willie at onet arres.ed, hi. liquors eonfscated. bis
plaeA business closed and the oesnders reported
1o Headquarters and punished to the extent Of mill
thfyhuthority. This order applies steamboats, as
wen sslsn the city.
utThe practice too efter indnged IN by evil dis
posed persons Of insulting and using violence toward
ioyas citizens win longer be tolerated under any
cireahstanees. Union citizens who hare placed the
american flag over their houses viii be protected in
his manifestation Of their loyalty to the Govern
t3 snd hereafter the Provost Guard are Instructed
sroot down any one whc may attempt to remove
Sthel Jag or noiest the owner Of his premises.
ii No citizen, exceFf TIE Poiice k,rce OF the city,
MiA ereaer be allowed TO carry any firearms OF
weapns, and when 50 found THY MI Be promptly
MT8ad and p.ecedin close oonfnenaent UPON bread
Nnasater. The members Of the PoAca arc eqairstl
70 - d themselves immediateiyat this olice, and
fegia their names, stating the number or The ward
shaE they perform police duty.
E.ewd women are prohibited ifo1n conversing
wHtqldiers while duty; nor win they be allowed
tow the streets after sunset. Ane one of the class
stgaeea who shah Violate this order WI ba con-
we're acrcss the river and viii not be allowed to re-
tuEustnin the limits Of the city.
bine unknown person, representing himself as
60 j K. Lindsey, e. Ks 4sd III. Vol, has com.
nl.1f Several depredatiocs by entering prixate
hoaS epd taking priyste property, giving a reeept
tof same, under the pretense that he IS anting By
sulstty Of the Provost Marshal No such cfarer
il sisarmy. No orders src issued to take private
proxy frota the citizens, and on a repetition of
iasSutages II Is hoped the fact win be speedily re-
peFteko our ofee, that justice may be done aud the
xuilfyunishcd. JOHN II. GogjIiDs
Captain and Provost MaFshsl.
tPpRed 5y order, T. r. SLACK.
1a4f Col Cornf,andiup
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PROCLAMATION.


HHADQuARTENs llNITEp ATE5 |KORtzs,
MkNPHIs, Tennis Julle 20th, lS6z.
The city Of Memphis now being in possession o
the Federal forces the rights Of persons and property
under the Constitution and laws Of the United States
having been restored 70 the citizens of a common
country, an persons living ID the city and vicinity are
invited to resume their usual ayo1ations and restore
that confidence whichis necessary the pasee hap
pinsss, and future prosperity ofn people, lVa
long been accustomed to the blessings of the besi
GoYe nnent ever youchsafed = mankind. M vieT o.
these fets the people are invited to come 70 the city
and nFchase supplies for their necessary wants, "a
surin them that IN SO doing fhe power Of ts Fedess
Government sill extend any protection in he legitE
mate pursuits fheir interests may demand
JAMES r. SLACK
59st< Colonel Com Fsnnsiin0s
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=. EELDoUARTERs UsITKD. Trans FoBcEs, 1
RiExfHEsv Tenn June 10 1862.
ofEcer OF soldier Eill b parllsted to leave his
post on picket pr guard
sTaggling q loppgng about by any guard pickle
viii be Rxpw punished. If the officers do not re-
port 81 x Bnaen gully Of such ofenses, they
shall yes be arrested and punished.
No spidier officer who pretends to haze had
property taken from him when absent from his post
and duty shall have permission t5 search for TIE
sare. or hsve any redressss
g. N. FITCH,
julSu Colonel Commanding Brigade.
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GRNERAL ORDER No. s.

l1tsysHIs, Tenn, June 20. 1862
AdembN 0f ths Boara Of Aldermen. the Mayor.
City Rec0eE and sd ether persons dischsrging any
official dh sithiu ia city q Memphis. and under
the eiartesreof are required TO come before the
Provost Mshsl and take the oath Of allegiance to
the 0ovsrslfrY Of the United stales, within three
lays or in t thereof win beregasded as synlpa-
thizing, sidp And abetting rebelHoA, and will Be
treated es on Traitors deserve
Rsfaer o.
H JAMES R. SLACK.
Col. Commanding
M.P.A A. A. Gen.