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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12

I'iis Union nea here, say Il G Paris
,orfc~;, rf'crc ot The New York Yim@y.
sfe quit indignant at circumstance
winch i sid 10 liav. aIperel II The
If, ct, Of Paris the other day, I'D which.
i is to he hoped, is ct true. A high
Federal iunctionary lately sent alb and on
a diplon atic mission met in the street Mr.
olld,ll, when the latter very properly
stopped at a window il order to avoid his
former friend but now enemy. The latter,
however, went up to Mr.. s., and, familiar
" calling him by name, commenced a
conversation. Mr.. Siidel is reporte to
have said afterwards to his friends thai
he was astonished at the mpertinence Of
the Federal fnnctiouarv in speaking to
him. aud llI not desire to renew the ac-
qnantancc. The Union people think
Mr.. Shdell was right and the Federal
wrong.
Tx Secretary Cameron is said to he the
man who met tne rebel Slidcll in tic
streets Of Paris recently, and insisted up
on accostina him, though Slidell tried to
avoid him. MIR. Camercn's eagerness
was in questionable TASTE iii the words
OF Il mildly-,eproving letter-writer.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12

NE fhkMiCM SOB Vtt::h ~ Now
PsePaf 90 = execute, IN tie Host sp,ruyed
sSY'r o. 70 Ast Any and Ill "a aunsr o. nr,ntiY,
i'ts sHse~e~ he5sasiIi tn a. ans ,;r. sssss
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12
LONDui Il f.iYEapi %,
Fire T. Life Insurance CaMDany,

OFFICE, &c WALL d 81 PINE ST, n. Y.
Paid up ca ital, surplus and reserved
IundS ..Vp O0H.DZo
Inv sted in this county,. ....,....... lNi5,33t
The shareholders Persona " Hespousi-
BILE for Engagements OF TIL. Com pany.
All Directors must he Shareholders.
REFERENCES FOR DavRaPnRT:
Geo Il. French, Lorenzo schricker. Nichols :
kuhn.n Z ;, Geo. l.. Davenport, Alnet skeel,
Nlch oas j. hu.ch
NEW ORR:
Gtinne'l Mntnrn 10 Harper & Bro hers, Dun
can, Sherman Il Co., Alexander 7 stewart
c WASnBLkh, Agent for Davenp.rt and
Rock Island. jly9
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12

T. II yodr ssighbos owes yOd stScus.
and dolIars-( gold which You lent him
. year ago and comss to pay up, Why
you most take his currency which =
worth only IS cents on the dollar. Its
legal tender! Congress has declared it
TO be equal in value to gold, fit is not,
it is none of Congress fault; SO take il !;
Won are out OF pocket just twenty-five
per cent; charge that to profit and loss
and look hsppy-if possible.
The New York World is Of the opin
ion that the era Of universal shinplasters
Is rapidly dawning, and predicts that
within few months our merchants will
be doing up the charge business on 10
dividual shinplasters of small denomi-
nations. This looks very probable. The
low rate at which currency is selling
precludes the idea of keeping silver
change in the drawer. The merchant
is obliged to have something to make
change with, and SO he goes into the
,hinplaster business. 1t will have to 90
whether we like it or not. The Gov
eminent is IN that business; States ana
banks ore in it, and next will follow the
merchants. I, is an inevitable conse
o.eoce. The me Of universal rag mon
~ is coming and we see DO other way
bnt to brace up and let it come.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12

cEW PENNSYLVANIA MOUSE. 2
<yoRgER OF FOURTH AND IOWA sTs.,
I Davenport, Iowa. .DAv1s soNs, Propristoss,i
Free Omnibus to and, from the cars. Of6ce for
10 leaving for LeClaire, Princeton, Lyons, De-
Viii. Naauoksta, 49, Ausnosas 10 a115 VI. :
Fare One Dollar Per day. AUe1l.1
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12


Coon BYE Jr~NI.oE.-W We have some
reeol!eclion OF Jennison, Of Kansas, bav
Nc received a great deal Of attention
l,on Ado tionists on the occasion of his
aa~,age Though this city, a few weeks
,iucc, Oh BIS way 70 Washington, width
r he " S gong, It Was stat q, 70 pro
cule the Ss;aee Of Gen. Sturgas, who
has regarded .IenfiSon as ot the JAY
hawkcl spccics aud treated him accord
~. These Aboitaniats must f. |
r,rth.ui -. graf iia,! at the event OF il,
ilii.rrnGes between Gen. Storols and
heir freed the jayhaa ker. The on,
nas Just ben s'guui to an lmportan'
command IN Gen. Pope's arm,, aud III,
o.der has been issue hv tie & .vern
zen, as to tie other, that, if G La bee,
n tered 'ntn tie service, lie Sh4ll tnith
Wtth lie mustered ou. lie WI NV
nrohatlY rctutr % h i svoc ,tion
.teaij, : aorsrs. waich h. 10 damau4.,
I'm hl,i ertn, II tie csumai OF # Aho
ui~,u. md Which. II Il >hail pur-ee
] igruliy, ~ plae" b N. T. the 4 ho-
- ca.v"Ja'. 4 ~ Il" o. ] ~ I.a...
~ = memory u join Drawu.- Gil
up, Tm"s
Ga@cNe p''a cory.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12

AT recent CODVeI L'On OF Tue De'
mocracv Of Drs Moines count 1T was
Resolyed, That the vigorous prose
cullon OF hi. war tbou.d be accompa
led by the most liberal propositions
peace
Now, what nonsense is this to talk
bout peace and of rs bera ott'rs O.
acace- when the rebels with tue enef :
y OF despai, are working for our ruin.
De our r. aders know what tins i'bera
offer If peace meas? 1t is nothlng
,norc or less than compromlse--w1t
~hou. With armed traitors, with m"'
.ierefs, assassins, ruff aus, relentless cru
AID Thirsty savsgcs. Muscottnt
jOurnat.
Aud so the Journal goes on 10 1t.
urath for half column or more, and
on'y stops from sheer exhaustion. Bu'
the Journui aibled the above resolu-
ten. Ii cut out jast enough to suit lis
own purpose and suppressed the rest
Here is the resolution rs it passed:
ReSol 'ed, That the vigorous prosecu-
Ton oi' thus " ar should be accompanied
hy the most berai prop }sltlons OF peac' !:
but hat 20 measures OF either war o.
eace which is based upon the idea 8
he ultimate separation of the States
should be countenanccd.
Is there anything wrong about that :!
We think not. 1t is we'll enough N
sighting any war to keep before the face
and eyes OF the enemy the propositions
upon which he can have peace. 1t he
co, ndcs to accept the PROPOSE ior $,
vel and good; il not, Why thrash him
some more.
But the cause OF the republican part
is getting desperate, and the Journal
! knows thence it catches at straws,
and garbes TO suit its own purpose.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12
NOTICE.

F ~ I'D iBsa
THE SEMT-ANNUAL MEET Nc OF DIREr-
! tors u tho basen ,ort Gas Light and Coke
Co., viii ne held attt efie Of the company. At
he Gas Works on M,nday July IA, 1862, 81 eight
o'clock p. Il. a1aaa =.
- as sfd ass'ees taos: DERMOf Y. q. s I. 1
n n a-e4 AfHal s4.cl t6nrefarvs :
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-12

-4s ,ssz9 !. 9 saw SIG .sasa 40 5'ss1
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
lNUNDATIONs IN GERMANY.
RUSSIAN SENTENCES ON THE POLISH PRIESTS,
&C., &c. &c.

HALPAx, Feb. %, 1862.
Tho steamship Niagara, from Liverpool February s. at
one P. NJ, via Queenstown 9tn, arrived here at nine
o'clock this evening She has forty passengers for Bos
ton, but no specie that port She brought 100000
FOR Halifax She passed the Arabia, bound to Liverpool
on the 9th.
The Niagara ealsd al half past four o'clock A. NJ for
Boston, where che will be due morrow afternoon.
Mr.. Slidell arrived at Lodges Hotel la More, Paris,
January 20.
The Prince Of Wales had left England for Trieste,
route for the East. lie travels in strict iaccgnito
The Official Gazette publishes order Of the Privy
Council removing the prohibition against tho export Of
satpere arms ammunition and all other articles lately
prohibited
despatch from Vienna, Of the sth instant states that
in the negotiations respecting the elevation Of the Arch
duke MAMMALIAN the throne Of Mexico there is 10
question Of the cession Of venstia.
new Canadian Bishoprc, to be called the Bshopric
Of Ontario created. Rev j. L. Wise is appointed Its
frst Biehop. "~
Gloomy accounts published Of the Britsh Columbia
kosd neds and attracting considerable attention.
Communication is interrupted throughout almost ali
Germany Ia consequence Of inundstions.
The new Canard screw steamer China had arrived o.
liverpool She takes her place in the line for New York
March ], Her trial trip showed great speed.
The Hbsrnan, from Portland arrived AZ Liverpool on
the esn.
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
India
Commercial Intelligence.

LONDON MONEY MARKET.
The funds irmer the 7h instant, and advanced
1d Notwithstanding the unfavOfable bank returns, and
less easy appearance Of the money market For choice
bills %. 2ai generally demanded, the impression
being that the loan to the French will
the rates for money to rule higher.
II reported that about f2 900 900 would be rs
mted to Paris during Fcbrusryhe first instament on
the 18th This caused largo demand for money a. the
Bank.
Consos closed at 927s 90. The weekly return OF the
Bank Of England shows decrease OF 1924 900.
American securities are 6rmer sales Of lllinois Central
shares Al ~ discount Erie Railroad shares 2e1 20
LIVERPOOL COTTON MApkET.
The weeks cotton market received per Bohemian
LIVERPOOL BREADsrUFF MABBET.
The breadstut market generally has downward ten
dcncy. The various circulars report-tiour easier at
2Sf. 3ls. Wheat is quiet with downward tendency;
red Western los lod rs; red southern Us I'd i2s
Sd white Western lbs ID. white southern l2s. 3D. .
I3s Corn dull with decline OF I'd mixed corn 3Os ga
3ls., vhito corn 34s a 31s.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET.
The provision market stQl rules downward. Msssrs.
Digland, Athya Co. report-Besf stl declining Pork
heavy, and dscIined -. Cd. Bacon quiet Lard very
dull al 43s %. ass. isllow Hat.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.
Ashes dull at 3as for pots aud pearls Sugar quiet at
decline Of Cd Coffee steady Flee quiet let and steady @
ut E34 s35. Tod 0--Transaclion light Rosn dull at
l2s. Sd. a 1885, Spirits Of turpeptino nominal.
LONDON MARKET.
Messrs. Bar! ing reportbreadstuhs dull Iron steady
but easier. Sugar 1rm. Coffee firm. Tsa-The market
is steady for common Congou. Rice dull. Spirts tuf-
pentnc steady AZ s0S. VI. laloW quiet hpU bJehVy
Sperm oil Eas u.s. Cod oil dull, and declined los. Lin.
seed cakes iirmer.
THE LATEST MARKETS.
IavvRrooI, Feb. Q, 1862
The sales OF cotton yesterday reached 5000 sies in
eludng 900 bales TO specustors and exporters the
market closing rmsr al unchanged quotations Bread
stuiis closed duh Provisohs inactive.
LONDON, Feb 0, 1862.
Consos closed on Saturday at 925 e31s for money.
American Securities -SsleS Of Illinois Central ~ 4;
discount.
HAvaE COTTON xARIRr
Sales OF cotton FOR the week $500 bales; tres 0rdi
nairs 59f has 1j2f The market quiet add irregi
lar The stock in port amounts 70 112 900 bales
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
THE CAPTURE OF CLARKSvlLE.

The Onion Troops Occupy tho village
The Rebels heat = nasty Retreat
sketch OF Cla Tile "a nd Its Dcfences-
The Value of the Cumberland River
Map OF the surrOu,ssliWg Couptry-rhe
Rebels Nearly SurTonnde
The official report Commodore Foote, sf the United
states Navy Published yesterday, gives us The decisive
information that Carksvles in the possession Of the
Union forccs On the appearance o. the gunboats the
citizens being alarmed lest the village should lie bonn
barded at least two thirds or them fed from Tho spot
Commodore Foo,e however, had interview with the
Mayor and the Hon. Cave Johnson and expressed hi.
views and intentions Of not niuring the property per-
sons any who would al return 10 their allegiance
and the request OF those gentlemen issued proclsms
ton assuring all peacsaby disposed that they may
safely their business svooatons providing that
they gave Mp all military sores and equipments in their
possession under their charge The authorities were
held responsible the faent OF the latter portion OF
ths proclamation.
The officers Of tho sunbost feet found during their
voyage from for ponslson to Clarksve, that aUniou
sentiment prevailed along the river and that white ags
we're flying every direction doubtless raised from the
terror the rebels fst In relatiouto the gunboats
The rebel troops when they left Clsrksvis rstreHed In
the direction Of Nashville, destroying before they LEFT
the railroad bridge the Red and setting ire TO
the splendid railroad bridge the Cumberland Later
sdyices however, state that the latter was but little
damaged. The citiscus OF Clsrksvile demonstrated
aganst this wilf destruction OF property which, they
had evacuated the place. could not apparently have been
military necessity the road does not lead W Nash.
vile but their .remOnstrancss were a u vain. They
also set Are 70 the rolling mill belonging to The
Hos. John Bell, which had been for some.
time previously used by the rsbsls /. military works
large quantity u rebel stores we're captured 81 the
same time by he Union forces when they occupied the
village. This, without doubt shows that the rebels
treated in great haste, The capture Of such places a.
Forts Donesos and and Henry giving them bus little
conadepos their dsfences At Csrksvie. All the forti
nca,ions either side Of the RED river were destroyed
and taken possession Of by the Union troops Russell
Vile, on tbc railroad leading from Bowling Green 10
CsrhsyHs bss aleo been taken possession OF by our
forces.
eHsrcH oy cLARKsvlLLR.
Cssssvips was thriving pos' village 10 Tsnusesee,
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
Italy.
rLRIN Feb. o. lSA2.


Tue Klid publishes circular from the Minister OF the
Interior exhorpg projects to prevent, by the exercise
of legitimate Influences popular manifestations like those
recently made in Parma and other towns
TumS, Feb. 8, s62.
The Ogiciol Gazette, replying 10 the rumors that the
government encouraged the manifestations against the
temporal power at Rome that II had deoreed the recall
Of Mazzisi and, by Of was
preparing candostine expedition, declares that the
government will not depart from the laws OF upright
and loyal policy, and will sndeavor 10 every oppor
tuny which presents itself of assuring ample ana
fruitful manner the desires OF the nation.
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
The Navy.

the uuitsd States steam sloopofwar San Jaen,o viii
he nut in at tho Boston Navy Yard about the
oath inst The following 10 let Of The officers Of this
ship
Crp,c;,--wm. Ronckendorh
Eyr,i Ljeute.dnt-R. Chandler
Second Lislte5sd's--Beatty 7. smith.
Surgeo,---Johu A. Lockwood.
Pavmdwsr--Thomas G. hssten,
ChiT Enginccr--Mortimor Kellogg.
Asasiont S,roeoa---Geo. d. Slocum.
xc,ng Maasrs-- Henry j. Coop, sumnsr wilmington
and d. @. NcRtchie.
Lis.ssronts Of Mcrtne-I ]. Dawson and Robert Kidd
Second Assistant Faginesrs--H q McIvainc, George W.
Hail and Henry 9. Davids
TAirf As,,sdni Engiucegs--Edvin Wells, Henry W.
Scott Edward Lincoln and Nathan p. Towps
Acting Masters kdtes-Thomas Smith J. y. Weed, A.
II Fuller and L.. @. Rowland
Pcpadster's Ceri>-Phhip 7. Hoache.
'Copsaifs Clerk--W. ID. Wake
Gunser---C. A. Stephenson.
Boaislolin--John Harley,
Cdypsatsr-W +. Iaighton.
Salnsatey--L. n wstsman.
The New York herald., 1862-02-24

IscrURr nv Dr. BlnsxR.-Dr Barber TO give lecture
~ the Mercantile Library Lecture Room this evening al
eight o'clock The subject the "Downfal Of Nations"
moral politcal and social causes effects on the prcges
sive condition Of MANKIND
The New York herald., 1862-02-24

Advicss from warsaw announce tina, Judgment has
been by court martial the Catholic priests
imprisoned in the citadel -Four canons condemned
70 transportation TO Siberia, and to imprisonment n
the fortress
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
Denlnark.

CorEsnAeHS, Feb. ., 1861.
The government hes obtained en- important victory
the ministerial project for the modification OF ,bs
quorum in the Rigsrsei was adopted yesterday nv
sres, majority sf,I prosracted discussion.
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
spain.

The Cortes was discussing the treaty with Mexico.
Martinez de 10 Rosa was dangerously ~. His life was
despsired of.
NJ Noa was summoned from Paris 10 take his place a
President OF The Chamber Of Deputies
MADRID, Feb. Jpn.
Senior Martinez dc 10 Rosa 10 dead.
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
INTERESTING FROM The SOUTH
MEETING OF THE REBEL CONGRESS.
~-~~~>~~oN~>~~~|>>~1>>
Official Reports Of the First and
Second Days Proceedings.
Speech Of Speaker Bocock, Of
the House.
-~~~1~~~~->~>->->>->-
CANVASS OF THE ELECTORAL VOTES.
Jeff. Davis and A. III. Stephens
Receives all the Votes.
.~>~o~~~oN~~~>>~~~~~N~s
The Release Of the Union Prisoners
at the South,
&C. Nc &c
CANVASS OF THE ELECTORAL VOTES.
Jeff. Davis and A. III. Stephens
Receives all the Votes.

We ehave received another interesting collection Of ats
papers among which are the Norfolk Day Book Feb TO-
Richmond Dspdtch Feb IS, 10, and 20, and the Rich
mond Enquirer Of Fob 10 and 20. From these papers We
take the following items OF late Southern news.
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
Poland.

Senior Martinez do 10 Rosa 10 dead.
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
Turkey,

Turkish squadron under osmsr Pashs, lad isfi Con
s,aD'oops f0r the Adrssia, laden win muni,,cps Of
was
The New York herald., 1862-02-24

the privatess Sumter as detained Gibraltar from diff
Guilty in ostsiaing coal meeting Of the parties con-
nscted win the coalng business there resolved not TO
fsred payment although good houses, being deemed
eligible The advicss represent the crew of the
Sumter fellows, but nautical say the ship has
no Ggh! In her.
LONDON TIMES AS FiNANCIER AND PROPHET.
The London Times editorial American affairs,
says the six months America has contrived
spend money in shorter time and 10 less pur
EARTH that ali ha, has literally been done daring
this period proceeds to argue that the subugaon OF
the South and future has become impossible.
THE PRESS on TIRE SESSION or PARLIAMENT.
The London journals generally regard the Queens
speech ss negative and so far sa'igoctoy docans.
The Lonaon Heycd {oposion) has scarcely re'ao, 10
c6tr NE nsaisieyot ro9fe0ae aud says Is difficult 10
calmly with show Of opposition and the indications
that the session would be quiet one.
The Globe how admits that Parliament is about
equally divided, and that the conservatives might, il
they chose bring about serions complications IL init
that in the OK defeat Lord Panerston would
dissolve Parliament snd appeal TO the country.
FRENCH OPINION ON NEUTRAL RIGHTS.
NJ DHateienils, the well known writer on information.
slaw urges in the Recus Contemporaries the meeting OF
congress settle tho rights of belgsrents at and
the Of league OF armed neutrality protect
ths commerce Of neutral Powers in the event Of
time
The New York herald., 1862-02-24
France.

The Bank of France the 9th reduced It's rate OF dis
counts from Az 10 per cent.
The Chamt-,r Of Deputies had commenced The discus.
sion OF the bill for the of the A.. per cent
rehts.. H psrip,on strongly opposed It.
The Paris Co,sta,ioa,st says the rnmcr that English
capitalists mad contracted loan ca 900 900 10 the
French sovsrntnsnt Is not correct bnt sch crcumstsn
ts particulars given in the London papers that there
10 donbt the srrsn cement has been made
n The Bourse was erm; rentes III 40c.
IoSDoE, Feb. o, 1852.
The French Chamber of Deputies has passed the bill,
converting the rcntes. They close firm ct 7if. 45c
PANS, Feb. ., 1862.
The ko,it.u says that the bill ror the conversion or
the rsutss will he preseuted 20 the sepsts tomorrow.
The interest TressnryS bins is bgsd at and az per
sent, according 20 The time OF their falling due.
Yesterday evening, In the Corps Lssfslai N. vintry
defended and Picard opposed the bill for the conversion
Or tho reues The discussion will he resumed to-day.
Tie Moatey gays the English journals announce
that the French Is negotiating at London for
loan Of four million pounds This assertion
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-19

Having become fully satisfied of the benefit of the
Anderson Spring Bed Bottom.' ! have purchased
three of them at five dollars each. and do cheer
fully recommend them to the public
Waterve, May, 1861. DR. n. r. BOUTELL
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-19
COMMUNICATIONS.
Letter from New Orleans.

The following extract from letter received
by gentleman in this city from his son, who
is connected with the 18th Regiment, in New
Orleans, will be found interesting.
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-19

The bill which has passed through both
houses of Congress, relative to the militia, is
one of the most important of the session. We
give below few of its leading features:
The first section provides that whenever the
President shall call forth the militia of the
States, he may specify in his call the period
for which such service will be required, not
exceeding nine months; and the militia so
mustered in shall serve for the term specified,
unless sooner discharged
The second section authorizes the President
to call one hundred thousand volunteers as in
fanty, into the field, in addition to the number
already authorized by law, for period of nine
months, unless sooner discharged. and every
soldier who shall enlist under it shall receive
his first months pay in advance and also S25
as bounty, upon the mastering of his COM
pany or regiment into the service.
The third section authorizes the President
to accept such a number of volunteers as NAV
be required for filling up the regiments of in
fantry now in the service, for twelve months,
unless sooner discharged.
Section fourth authorizes the appointment
OF judge acknowledgement, with the pay of
colonel of cavalry, to whose office all proceed
ings in court-rnartial shall be returned, and no
sentence of death or imprisonment in the PEN
itentiary shall be carried out without the ap-
proval of the President.
Section eleven authorizes the President to
receive into the service, for the purpose of
constructing intrenchments, and performing
camp service, or any other labor or any militia
ry or naval service for which they may be
found competent, persons of African descent !;
and such persons shall be enrolled and organ
lied under such regulations, not inconsistent
with the Constitution and the laws, as the
President may prescribe.
Section twelve enacts that whenever any
man or boy of African descent who, by the
laws of any State, shall owe service or labor to
any person who, during the present rebellion,
has levied war, or borne arms against the gov
ernment or adhered to its enemies. and shall
render any such service as enumerated in the
section, he, his wife, and children forever be
free, any law or custom to the contrary not
withstanding. And where such persons owe
service to loyal master, provision is made for
compensation.
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-19
GFrom our Regular Correspondent !
Letter from the Seventh Regiment.
HEADQUARTERS TIN MAINE Vols,
Camp near Harrison's Landing,
July llth, 1862.

HEADQUARTERS 7TH MAINE Vols,
Camp near Harrison's Landing,
July 1lth, 1862.
Our Regiment was mustered for paw yester-
day, and 1t is understood that the paymaster
will pay the Regiment off soon.
For the last two days all has been quiet. It
really seems like a calm after the tempest. The
cannon's roar is hushed and the sound of the
rife is seldom heard. Were it not for the
busy tread of troops-the sound of the fife and
drum-the music of the band and the bugle it
would be lonesome indeed for the soldier.
Our camp is pleasantly located, near large
fertilization that has been recently built. The
soldiers are in good spirits. The Commissary
Department, has got so as to work nicely. The
soldiers are supplied now with full rations.
There has been some inconvenience in getting
good water in sufficient quantities to supply
the troops, but that obstacle is now put out of
the way, by good supply of clean water from
numerous springs that have been dug.
Quite sporting scene occurred two days
ago between our Regiment, and the N. Y 33d
in reference to spring of water
The farm on which we are encamped has
been thoroughly underdrained. Maine dug
spring where one of the drains emptied into a
large ditch. New York and Maine got water
together for while, but some dispute arose,