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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
NEW YORK AIARKET.-December 90,
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C0rton-Market quiet and without material
change. Sales Of go bales at 66a65c for middling
uplands.
FIOur-Market five cents lower with moderate
business doing at the decline, closing quiet.
Sales at $, ,7U5, so superne state; S6O56 IS extra
state S5i75a 80 superfine western; s. 1861 CON-
good shipping brands extra round hoped Ohio; So
as 25 for trade brands.
WhislSy-Market in moderate request Sales at
3S+d39c.
Hheat-NIarzet one to two cents lower with mod
crate demand.
sales Of Chicago spring at 81 ,206I,29; Milwaukee
club at sl2j9l,32i winter red western 81 3gGl, ,42
Whito Michigan at 81 ,55Gl,5S.
COrn-Market scarcely so firm and prices are
without material change. Sales at 76 &c Tor ship
ping mixed western; 67972c for damaged and heated.
Oats-Market quiet. Sales at 69l172c.
Sugar-Market dull. Sales Of New Orleans at
MoIGsses-AIarkot dull Sales of New Orleans
at sc.
POFk-lIarket hrmer and more active. Sales at
S4,ZJ0l437H for NESS chiefly at the inside prls e;
Sl l,622n 225 for old prime, latter price for very
choice; S2 90 for new ness sl3 o0l40J prime mess.
6eef-MaTket more active. sales at s5,'Olc6I0O for
country prime; S2OOGlsOo for repacked mess sIS 50
@l4,O6 for extra mess.
Cut Hleats-Quiet.
dressed HOgs-Market frmer. Sales at 5s66c
for western.
Bacon Sides-Steady with fair demand at 7la
751c for western and Cumberland cut; 8Hc for long
clear Included in sales 800 boxes short clear for
February and Mach delivery on private terms.
Hard-Market firmer. Sales AZ 954fGl0, including
900 bbls strained and kettle rendered at OK E1lOc.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 20.
The Santa Fe mail, with dates to the
10th, has arrived.
Orders have been issued by Gen. Carl
ton that all persons arriving in that city
shall report to the Provost Marshal. Stran-
gers will exhibit written authority under
which they travel and give satisfactory
evidence of their loyalty.
Efforts are being made to quiet the Nav
ajoes. Their chiefs have made promises.
1t is rumored that the Texans, 5000
strong, with twelve siege guns, are march
ing on Santa Fe via Los Yajos El Psso,
under Brigsdier General Bayler. The ru-
NOR is not confirmed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
FROMsAN FRANCISCO.

The ship Josephine brought fifty bales Of
raw silks from Japan for Te-shipment via
Panama to New York. It is stated that if
freights are reasonable and no unneces-
sary delays attend an Isthmus transit,
q large freighting business will be done
on this line.
Arrived-steamer Oregon from MaEat-
Ian, bringing $4,000, also eighty sacks Of
silver ore from various mines In Sonora
and Sinaloa for testing.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
NEw ADVERTISEMENTS.

John Elislsr-Academy Of Music.
jay Cooke-U. s. Subscription Agent
I. OOWies-winier Arrangement for Mails.
I. Benedict & Sons Holiday Gifts.
Cleveland Worsted Co-Wool Batting.
Frsderi.k Kimberly-AIule Taken Up.
s. a.. Feafherstone-Bookbin Wanted.
A. r. Pslmer-Administrst Notice.
West Side siore-Lceal Notice
Donation visit-Local Notice.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

THEAFER.-The Conways completed their
engagement, on Saturday evening, to a
crowded house. We know we but echo the
sentiments of tho theater- goers this city
when we urge Mr.. and Mrs. Conway tOpay
US another visit before long, during which we
hope to see Mrs. Conway in the line Of char
aetsrs in which we know she is pre-eminent.
Absence of proper wardrobe has prevented
her doing SO during the past engagement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conway leave to-day for
Louisville.
Tonight the great military piece, " Roll Of
the Drum will be produced. We hear that
it is intensely interesting.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Dec. Il.
The Times army letter reports change
in the position Of the left wing of the army.
General Franklin's headquarters are re-
moved back from near the river to q grove
on the road leading to -. The troops
are in fine condition and fully prepared
for battle.
The Herald editorially confirms the
statement already made, that Geueral
Banks is to supercede General Butler at
New Orleans. he will command an army
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
LOCAL NOTICES.

SEWING MAoHINEs.-We have just re-
ceived a large supply of MooRE's FAMILY
SEwTSe MACHINES, which We will sell to par
ties desirous of purchasing, for one-half
down, balance in three to six months. We
have on hand an assortment of Finkle 4
Lyons, Braman's, Ladd's and Webster's
Machines. G. W. CRowELL & Co.,
2I1 Superior street, Marble Block.
deea9:6t
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

WEST SIDE sToHE, corner Of Detroit and
Pearl streets. Good prints at one shilling
per yard, cotton batting by the pound weight.
A large stock of domestic goods, bought be
fore the great rise in prices. Kid gloves, em
broidered backs, at one dollar per pair. Wove
eorsetts at one dollar per pair. The best as
sortment of Nubias and Sontags in the city.
dee22:4I9
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

HENRY PADDOCK WOUNDED AT FREDER,
IcKsBURa.-T. S. Paddock received letter
on Saturday. from bis son Henry, who is a
private in the 9th New York Infantry, writ
ten from hospital opposite fredericksburg
stating that be was wounded in the engage
ment at Fredericksburg, on the 18th inst
He was wounded in the head. He expected
to be removed to Washington soon.
Henry Paddock has been in the service
for eighteen months. He was at the battles
Of Manassas, South Mountain and Antietam.
The brigade he belongs to opened the fight
at Antietam. He has performed good ser
vice in his cOuntry's cause and won the right
to high eOmmendation.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

WEST SIDE SToRE.-At the above house
will be found large stock of bugIe and head
trimmings which are being sold at almost two
thirds the prices usually charged. A fine lot
Of silk wOrsted embroidery and trimming
braids, eolored edged velvet ribbons, and all
ether trimmings, at very low prices.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
FOR SALE OR RENT,

EOR SALES ACRES OF Coon
IL LAND, miles froal the City, on The Euclld-St
enough TO Public and High Schools. 1t his q bzau-
tiful Building Spot two acres 0f Grape vines in full
bsHri & and one bundled CbOice Fruit Trees, a TART
OF which ave been bearing tOr two year,.
AlsO-for sala, a good Family or Team Horse m
quire OF q. J. X KELLER, No. 3. south ide Public
square, at my residence, - Erie-St, viii h Is
also for sale. q. J. kEELhR,
dee2n. KI.nEW 81 pnhlic Aanal Q. nleNrlnnl-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
NJ. MONEY RIARKET-December2O.

tBT TELEdRAPH.l
mOHey-Harket fairly active at per cent for loans
on call
Sterling Exchange-Marllet quiet at ll3aIA5
for merchants and li55zal46 for bankers bills
GOld-MHrket dull, opening at 32d326 and
closing firm at s2A per cent. premium
Government Stocks-Market continues dull.
Trea- -ury notes lOlxGIO3.
Total export Of specie to-day s564,43s
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

Dr.. KING, private Physician and Sur
geon. Office No. l, second floor, Matthews
Block, south side Public Square, Cleveland,
Ohio. Cure guaranteed in three to five days.
Office open from Z A. ", to P. X, Sundays,
gA.M. to8P.N. dee22:2t
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

BURGLARE.-On Friday night thedwell-
ing of Mrs. P. Folsom, a widow lady, on
Hamilton street, was entered by burglars
who carried of gold watch and chain, her
sons revolver and the front door key,
besides several articles of not much value
1t is thought by the neighbOrs that the three
persons who committed the daring burglary
on Middle street the same night know some
thing about the burglary at Mrs. FolsOm's.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

PosTPoHED.-Park Benjamin will not
read poem tonight at Brainard's Hall, as
announced, on account of severe illness.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

The examination of the suspected coun-
terfeiters, Charles Belden and George
Thompson, has been postponed until satur-
day next, when it WiIitake place before JUS
tice Benham
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
n. y. sTOOK nIARKRT.-.

n. Y. STOCK BIARKET.---Deeembe 20.
lBT TELEGRAPH.
stOclZg-Better. Chicago and Rock Island Bl4;
Cleveland aud Toledo Tx; Galsna and Chicago s21S
Cleveland and Pittsburg 49k; Illinois Genital scrip
lszi Michigan Southern guaranteed S31{; Michigan
s. uthern 4t3s; Michigan Central 9lN; Missouri 6s
5iA; Michigan Central Ss, convertible lst mortgage
ll55S: PittsburR Et Wayne and Chicago, 2nd bonds
g3; Virginia 60f; Treasury Notes lOl United States
6's 1851, coupons, 9j59; demand Notes l254 Coupon
6's, 1881, I03k
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

-osuana0neOa his sories of g Mon
day evening parties, this evening, at Cha
pins Hall. He gives grand party at the
same hall on Christmas evening.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

TIE American Express Company moved
give description Of it on another day,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

WILSON & WIDDICoNBE have just receive
ed the largest and most splendid assortment
Of Pocket Books ever brought to the city,
Just the thing for Christmas presents.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

STRIxas STRINGS I'VE have just re-
oeived q large assortment Of Violin and
Guitar Strings. Those wishing Strings will
please give US call. CRHsILET 4 Co.,
dee20:4Is 1872 Superior street.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

CHRISTMAS PREsENTs.---We have just
received a nice lot Of Christmas presents,
which we will sell at reasonable rates.
dee20:419 CRITCHLEY 4 Co.,
lS2 Superior street.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

DONATION VIsIT.-The friends of Rev. E.
A. johnson Of the Erie street NJ. E. Church,
will make him donation visit on Tuesday
evening, Dec. 23d, at the Parsonage. Re-
freshments served free. dec22:4l9
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

IRox SAFE FOR SALE CHEAP.-0ne Of
Stearns & Marven's make, Wilder's patent,
powder proof. It can be seen at 205 Ontario
street, Cleveland. deel6;4l9
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

The ladies will please bear in mind that
Mrs. shaw's Millinery Rooms is the place to
get nice Bonnet, at low prices.
dee20.420
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

HORSE AND BUoGT FOB sALE.-A small
black pony Horse and Buggy Of the latest
style, lnew) together with Harness, &c, is
offered cheap for cash. Also new fashion
able Cutter. Inquire at CETTcHLKT & Co.'s
Music STORE, Superior street, or address
drawer 4s, PoEtof5cs. deelsj4Is
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
FROM THE ARMY Os THE POTOMAC.
HEADQUARTERS ANN oE THs POToHAO. /
nan %

Yesterday morning about daylight about
100 of HamptOn's 5 rebel cavalry entered
Ocoquan and captured a lieutenant and
thirty privates of the 10th New York cav
airy, who were guarding the telegraph
Eleven suffers and six suffers wagons
were also seized by the rebels.
All is quiet.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

WASTED.-A situation as kitchen girl,
by respectable German Protestant woman.
Apply at IS Prospect street. decl7;tf
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIE PoTONAO,
Dec. 81.
No new movements Of the enemy have
been observed since we evacuated the south
side.
It is not known to Gen. Burnside's staff
that he has rendered his resignation as
commander of this army, as stated BY q
Washington correspondent.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

SKArEs.-W. L. Marvin, at his Stove
Crate Emporium, No. so, South side Public
Square, has just received from the factory
direct, and has for sale at the loI5est man4fae-
torn prices, all Of the newest and most ap-
proved styles Of Skates. The skating season
Is already inaugurated, and now is the time
to purchase your Skates, and save the ad-
vance to be made in prices on the 1st of jan
uary. decl6;4l9
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

OYSTERS IT. Elwood, on Bank street,
receives daily, fresh supplies of Shrewsbury,
Princess Bay and Count Oysters, also CLANS,
&c. dee17:2W
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
TOR SALE-THE Ngw .r-

Propeller LADYFRASKLIN- Gez5ss55s5
built in 1861. Class A I for years. Total length
$40 6-l2 feet Beam 20 feet Hold06-I2 feet Carries
100 % bushels Corn aud 1000 bbls flour. New double
riyettod Return klue Boiler of mo @ II" Iron,
,allOwed 80 pounds It am BY law Good Poney--
Speed, ten miles or over, q hour. Cabin vel fitted
up and tull length. Boat, Boiler aud Engines In good
order Il would cost about s3 90 70 build a. good
boat In all respects she s. Price, s24 o. TO
responsible purchaser. Enquire Of L. H. EDWARDS
or GEU. B. KING, agent, foot Of Il anklin-ST chl
cago. dscl6.flq
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
FOR SISTERS,
FOR FATHERS,
FOR MOTHERS,
AND FOR THE OBmDREH.

Having . much lager steok Of PRESEGTABLE
GOODS than ever bsOrs. beg to call you attention
to them briefly possible. leaving thu particulars
to be told and shown
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22
WHEN TOU FAVOR Us WITH A GALL.
TO HUSBANDS.

Your "Betier Hall" my dear Sir, Is really expect
ing Boijay Gift, aud allow mo 10 suggest some
thing Useful as well as Handsome. Here are
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-22

Your ''Betier Half" my dear Sir, Is really expect
ing BolijaY Gift aud allow me 10 suggest some
thing Useful as well as handsome. Here srs
Gold Band China Tea Sets.
'Shs has ono Well, then is there not some s-tiOIa
that select from this Csss full OF rich looking
gOodsi They are not SOLID sILVER-that would
be too expensive for these War tes-bu Of the BEsF
DOUBLE PLATE, looking iust as well sa Silver, az
less than one-hfth the cost. Hsrs are
Tea Sets, OastOFs,
UFns, Ladies',
Spoons, Forks.
Cake Baskets, Mugs,
Butter Dishes, GOblets,
Napkin Rings, knife Rests,
Call Bells, Tea Bells,
Cake Knives, Pie Knives,
Fruit Knives, Dessert Knives,
Nut Picks, Syrup Cups
&C., &C., &C.,
al rantsd Of the best quality sf pIsts that win
last IN TEARs In constant use, and ali the While
look Ike Solid Silver, OH you "have all these
thnss," hAFeycu7 Well, here are articles artistic-
ally bs1uu ui, and you know "a thing Of Beauty e
| Joy forever" Here are
RIAN VAS Es,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19
= Rxcitine News

Wecopy from the Memphis 4 ppsas g
GRAND JUNCTION, q lo Juue& I.-The 81
Louis Democrat, Of the 27thul, has bee.
received. I. says that Washington . il
danger. Stonewail jackson Is within tsent,
Eve miles of the capital, and ID possession
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. =,
The Governors Of Rhode Island and Mas
|saehusetts have called Soat the militia
Great excitement prevails. The miEiti,
respond very re:uctautiy: :. - s<. i. -
Great fears are expressed for Baltimore
and the State Of .Maryland: Tie excite
+ment,ip' the eity Is intense riots and mobs
have full control. ,.c -: =.
None of the eoemy are Known To be Be
tween Grand junction and Gorinth. ,2'p :
FROM PIrrsBURs LANDING. -fntelli.
gence just received from the Federal army
states that ffteen transports loaded With
sick passed down the Tennessee IN two days,
last week. The health Of che Yankees &
represented to be ID o most: ancouraeiugly
debilitated condition. while the men GRE
becoming Disguised With the hard work and
bad water which rewards their patriotism
Coup dc solsa is quite as fatal as g q Geoslr
de sabre. o., -. -. = ?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19

DzsasrBR III rHE PoWpER MILL AWs
|are panied to- record . melancholy dsssta1
|at the powder mill Of fessrs Waserhsuss
& Bowes, On Monday naorniug, 9th instadt,
about four. miles from this Oity. Three
of:the &orkmsn were ngaged inf The finish.
ing house, sbsnis mas' sud denly blown up,
dread dfnlly manglipg .snd killing ah Three,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19

"a - " =
A WIFE WHO KNEW How TO aLE1
WELL EsouaH ALONE" few weeks
after alate marriage the, dosing husband
had some peculiar thoaghts' when putting
on his last cleaa shirt, as be saw appear
ance Of ga Washing; he :thereupon rose
earlier than usqd one morning sud kind:
led fire. When banging on the kettle
he made . noise on purpose to arouse his
easy wife, She peeped over the Blankets
aud exclaimed. AMY dear, what are
you doing ~ Ne deliberately responded;
olive put on my last clean shirt, and. am
going to wash one now for myself" every
we'll, said Ms: Easy, syOu had better wash
one for me too /" -, ..,.5.-,.E
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19

q L.
~ The following letter from General
Washington is apropos to the present time !:
FIsHKILL, October 8, a 76S,
81 am we'll convinced myself, that the
enemy, long ere this, are perfectly we'll
satisfied that the possession of our cities,
while We have an army in. the field, will
avail them little They we'll know that it
is on. arms, not defenceless towns, which
they have to subdue before they can arrive
at the haven of their wishes; and that, till
this is accomplished, the superstructqre
they have been endeavoring to raise, dixie
the baseless fabric of vision, falls to moth.
ing, "GEo. WASHINGTON.
"To the President of Congress-"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19

Hasp PasssiD 5 9 sV lsarsa f ftosn & gsn
||slsman. direct from klsntncss fhzE shs ped 4 !
|pts there are cha6pg under ths 5Nar tszs sofs'
|sbs Lincoln Goysintnsnt, wEiic6 6s %ssgt % !,
EiuoIades sssrything sssr kuown ia IA the M
[naIs; of staxa,ion, and 60 { mora TOO o. amin J.
|stan5e, ssEs heusss siifss no taxed 10 Sn1eE
|oh every .onss handf pisk sklesa atheS may /,
|hass. Every psa iE 10 she SUnion ii taxed !,
||fssscsnts Kentuelk IS fanoas for ;hers
|hogs aud Ne doat wonder heFs people !;
|erumbis at snch s:taxs w (. sfuss old map
0riaendsn sniii % down op b Eleas te,.
Fathsr Abnhsln md beg ios The exelapsss 8
sioa Of KeHtasky j frem s1clh 4. fate iga !
and Pisfles 40 40. xhst q sttsis Is shs old I
hulk of Union reduced - -. {: . ~ ! !, y:
e. -'Ss~F3 ~ Kadggi1ze Rs0isks, =,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19

B sa The Jacksoe llatsississiplp ppi;an; o. u me
Al Inst, .ssys; &c IS reported and conf.
|dentIs belieslsd that Beaprsgard has obs.
|straeted the Tennessee River atDuck Rir-
Zen Suck, aboat f25 ,miIes below Easspott,
b, blasting tue slifs, thereby ailing the
|chanuel, with masses of stone and forest
strsss, If fthisl lbs I'm, tie ensnyis trabs.
sports aud gun: boats are, q will ina . few
days be, st our msfcys and any attempt 70
retreat BY the Federal ssfng Ral insure as
"a complete succes& -. - IS !. - 8
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19

E TIE GaAsD6 Z YAsKEs AaMY secfstas
|ry Cameron boasted that he had put $780,
|0O0 man in thsi6sId last winter. TO this
number 90; 000Nere afterwards added, MAJ
King 200, 900 DALE The aquissr, Eof
yesterday zaakss an estimate hy which il
reduces Chg, number now IN ths field ts
800, ,00os ssiz: 100, 0Q0 fog MeC Clellsn, l0O,.
900 for Hslteck, 90, 900 sfof Bsemoht;
Shields, 60; aud Loo 900 for slI Other Ser
vice. Wed ubtxhsther she Yaakessh have
that: number 10 the field by 81, The
Enqaitsr, indeed, eSprsssesths same doubt
And what has become of fhelrests Whese
tarssshe40G ,00osors 500, 600 that make up
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19

+ WHAr TIE WAa ISL DoINa, o saw
the othsr dsy : geasesf aud stsiceable pair
Of meas shoes that had bean made by 5
lady Of Polk county liss EIiAahsth Grit.
:fth is her name. The last apon which
fhey we're made vas nsn1fsssarsd by her
own hands -shs makes i pair l, day, and
only chargss 82f coats pair, With The ma.
terial furnished her. She ought 70 have .
war pension. C9evssand { Tenn. Banner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-19
Eyii which jackson Z, 81 hath Wrought.

The Philadelphia Inquirer argues thai
Eour' 'Confederacy has lost, Instead ofgain,
ing, by Jackson,s, capture aud expulsion d
Banks army in the Valley, Of Virginia =
Its theory is that the North win be exas
perated and aroused BY lit, and viii 'pul
forth greater efforts, :: -. -, 9, -. 80
The argument of the 1nqairer is based
upon en- idea which. 10 the cotnmen encemeni
| Of the warfound some to entertain It even
| in our Confederacy; This idea is, that il
our war with the North we should mode
rate our blows SOFAS not to offend the pridt
Of our enemies We must strike easy
After the battle of Manassas there were
some who even supposed that a victory b5
the North sufficient to soothe the, pain d
that affront would tend to restore peace. T. T,
Those weak coneeits have long ago been
banished from the minds Of our people
They have seen that every ray Of success
That favored our enemy's cause has but
made them more arrogant, intolerant and
IinsufTerable than before Their courage is
that Of Che bully, and is not only fed BY
success, but depends upon II. We have
long ago discovered that respect for oul
rights is to be extorted from them only by
hard blows we'll laid on! > We must bella
Dor them as with the club aud the courage
Iof Hercules. In pugilist's phrase, we must
apldnt each blow right. between the two
eyes, and with all our strength. & . 7s5, =
We would say to the aIuquirer" tha,
we are not afraid Of making the NORTH an
tgry. Nay, if such feats as Jackson's have
that effect, we should be delighted TO- give
their wrath each day a fresh revival. Johr
Randolph; used topsay that he was never
satisfied with a speech Of 'his own unless
he saw the futter OF some wounded pigeon
1t never frightened him to see that hi
shot had gone home to,its mark ! : In like
manner Generals jackson aud Ewell vii
scarcely be intimidatedby thessInquirer's'
exhibitions Of rage, and its declarations tha
they have made the North ;nsaa!t Tkej
will be more apt to rejoice in such a con
frmation Of the Importance Of this achieve
ment.r = -
But the North is rushing to arms, say.
the "Inquirer, "Ht to avenge the reverse
We will rush to arms, too, and try to give
them another. But the rush to arms spo
ken Of seems to consist of call on mum
ber of New York militia regiments to hurry
to the defence of,the capital SO that ole
Lincoln is reduced to seeking his safety Al
the bagonets Of the "Meltsh r. There il
nothing SO terrifying to us in all that! 2
f. IN short, the "Inquirer," and those fo1
whom it speaks, may as we'll write it dowr
in their note-boo first as last, that. VI
lbase no calculations Ton their, moderation
We might adopt the sentiment Of the Ken
s|tuckan, who. said be asked no fayors, AMI
'Eif he did, be did not get them. But ",
|go further, and say, that we are too stroDl
land too spirited to angle for the indulgenc,