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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-07-21
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OUR stock in this department is complete, COM
" prisng every article used in the art
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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

Punch is very jolly over the Mason-Slidell
business. Evidently a weight is lifted from
his mind, and it gambols in a remarkable
frolicsome manner. The cartoon Of January
l8 represents "Mfs. Britannia as a stlit
and comfortable dame, placidy handing a
bundle of rods to Lord John" with this re-
mark:
There John He says he is very sorry,
and that be didn't mean to do it-so you
can put this back into the pickle-tub"
Brother Jonathan" stands near, in an
humble attitude and with an expression of
contrition.
Punch hopes that there will be mo fuss
with Mason and Slidell," and gives this
counsel to the people of Southampton:
"You feasted Kossuth some years ago and
the other day you feasted the Archduke of
Austria. Apparently you don't much mind
whom you feast, provided it is celebrity.
But pray, now, don't go feasting Slidell and
Mason. 4
"We have narrowly escaped from bsfng
involved in war because of a notion of the
part of the Yankees that we sympathize
with the South. It is advisable fok us to
abstain from any act which may |teud to
confirm that absurd but inveterate persua-
sion. They are as mad as snakes because
the Nashville is lying in your docks. II
you ask Mason and Slidell TO dinner and
Ailuh tuCI nOdltusi ubA uhNo ana
your orators spouting and speechifying, aud
extollipg the British Lion, Yankee Doodle,
who does not understand your enthusiastic
hospitality and demonstrativeness, will as
suredy regard your welcome OF the South
ern Commissioners as declaration on the
part of the people of England for the Con-
federate side. Invite those gentlemen to
dine at your own houses if you like, but be-
ware lest by giving them what continental
editors call an ovation" you cause all OF
your countrymen to be Jumped by the Yam
KEGS as confederates with the Southern Con-
federacy. Be pleased, therefore, to deny
yourselves on this occasion, for once, the
qualification of feasting illustrious strangers,
and oblige your Obedient humble servant,
PUNCH.
"P. .S,-My advice to you is also my advice
to Liverpool.
AN. B.-Slidell and Mason can have little
power to promote the commercial interests
of Southampton"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Going into Battle,

You have often wondered whether the men
wear their overcoats, knapsacks, haversacks,
and carry their blankets, when going into
battle. That depends upou circumstances.
Sometimes, when they are marching, they
find themselves in battle almost before they
know it. | remember that on the 18th of
July, three days before the battle of Bull
Run, some regiments of the army were
marching toward Mitchells Ford, a fordiug.
place on Bull Run, when suddenly the en-
emy fired upon them, and the men had to
fight just as they were, only great many
threw down their coats and blankets and
haversacks, 80 that they could light freely
and easily. You also wonder whether the
regiments FIRE regularly In volleys,or whether
each man leads and fires as fast as he can.
That also depends upon circumstances, but
usually, except when the enemy is near at
hand, the regiments fire only at the com
msnd of their officers. You hear drop,
drop, drop, as a few of the skirmishers fire,
followed by rattle and roll, which sounds
like the falling of building, just as some Of
you have heard the brick walls tumble at a
great fire.
Sometimes, when a body Of the enemy's
cavalry are sweeping down upon regiment
to cut II to pieces the men form in O square,
with the officers and musicians in the center,
The front rank stands with bayonets charged,
while the second rank fires as fast as it can.
Sometimes they form in four ranks deep-the
two front ones kneeling, with their bayonets
charged, so that il the enemy should come
upon them, they would run against picket
fence of bayonets. When they form in this
way the other two ranks load and fire as
fast as they can. Then the roar is terrific,
and many horse and his rider goes down
before the terrible storm of iron hail-Army
Letter.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
POSTAL RULES

Many errors oocur by parsons not observing the
following regulations In depOsiting letters papers
or miscellaneous publications in the Office GOE
mailing:
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places within the United States.
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BY inserting the county in which the Ndioe IL l0-
Gated, upon all letters, many In Buperscrin-
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avoided.
The postage on sheet music, maps enorovSnOs, tAo-
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Cincinnati, Deeemesr5 ), 1851, II
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
How rorellIhn AnnnrnI-nd-

All ourreadears are aware thatto ask lady
her age is equivalent TO declaration of war.
Wehave always looked upon it as much; still
we have al irresistible desire to know the ace
OF some young ladies, but, bless their souls
we would not ask them for the world. We
have at length come across method by
which the sweet ones may be made to di.
vuge the great secret, without knowing
what they are about; and thus young gentle.
men can learn whether they are paying their
devoirs 10 seventeen or thirty. The follow
iug table will do it. Just hand this table TO
the lady, and request her to tell in which
columns her age is contained. Add together
the figures at the top of the columns in
which her age is found, and you have the
great secret.
Thus, suppose her age to be seventeen.
You will find the number seventeen in two
columns, viz, the first and fifth, and the ton
figures make seventeen. Qt is proper to
state 10 the reader, that this table will not
Indicate the age of any young lady or gen.
tlcman above thirty thrce)
- - i
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
NApoIsoS's MANSION AT ELBA.-We read

NAPoLBoN's MANSION AT ELBA.-We read
in letter from Paris:
The Emperor has purchased the mansion
on the Isle of Elbs, from the husband of the
Princess Mathilde, for the sum Of 800 000f,
and bestowed upon it the title of "Musee
Napoleon" When M. Demidoff purchased
this building from his father-in-law, the late
Prince Jerome, he set about with much en-.
ergy to give to it the aspect which it bore
during the teuantcy of the first Napoleon,
and even to render It more imposing than it
had ever been. On the walls were discov-
cred some old and precious paintings, such
as are to be seen in the palaces of Florence,
Rome, or Venice, painted al Jrssco. When
the edifce was thoroughly restored, the
nephew-in. law Of the emperor of Eba"
dispersed agents throughout Europe to dill
gently seek and send to him relics of that
parsonage, which were classified and pre-.
served carefully at San Martino. Arms in
cluding pistols, sabers and dsggers; books,
furniture, jewelry and autographs, were all
arranged so as TO represent what Prince
Demidoff called "a set of relics illustrating
the development and the great episodes of
the life OF hero who had one isle for a era.
die, another for place of exile, and third
for tomb"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

look to our armies, when they can meet
with foe not too greatly their superior in
numbers. The year past tells a story of ne
roism and success of which our nation viii
never be ashamed. These considerations
however, should only stimulate us to greater
deeds and nobler efforts. An occasional
reverse we must expect, such az has de-
pressed us within the last few days. This is
only temporary.
We have no fears of the result, of the fiual
issue. You and we may have to sacrifice
our lives and fortunes in the holy cause, but
our honor will be saved untarnished, and
our children's children will rise up and call
US ''blessed."
HOWELL COBB,
r. TOOMBS,
M. ]. CRAWFORD,
TH0S. r. r. COBB.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
The Butler Expedition.

BosToE, February 6 6-Great activity pre-
walls in getting off the Butler expedition.
Several vessels are already loaded, or load.
ing, with troops and stores. The Fourteenth
Maine Regiment, First Maine B ,ttery, Sec.
ond Vermont Battery and Fourth Massachu-
setts Battery, of the New Engaod Division,
are being embarked to-day. Probably all
the vessels will sal during the present week.
General Buffers entire division will consist
of about 10000 men.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Rebel Prisoners nj 81. Louis,

ST. LOUIS, February 6-Some five hun.
dred of the militery prisoners now in the city
are to be transferred 10 the Penitentisrv
buildings, at Alton, III. The captives have
been committed to the custody of the Thir-
teepth U. s. Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel
Burbank commanding, who will escort them
to their newly selected quarters.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
From HaytI,

NEW YORK, February GA letter from
Port au Prince, of the 18th of January, says
the news of the surrender of Mason and Sill
dell was received with much joy by the
people of Hayti.
Secretary Stewards policy to ward England
put stop to the operation of gang of
financial and commercial spectators who
had worked steadily for an advance, on the
strength OF the probability of war.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
The Rebels CHANGING the Nnme of X en-.
tuchy County

LOUISVILLE, February The Louisville
Nashville Courier OF the Sd says:
by order of the Provisional Government
Of Kentucky, the name OF Wolfe County has
been changed to Zollicoffer
"rhe county OF ZOllicotfer will perpetuate
on the records OF Kentucky the name of one
whose fame belongs to struggling freemen
every -Wheren
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

THE CoEFEDERATE CONGRESSIONAL DELE
GATIoN.-From incomplete returns received
the Nashville Courier belives that the follow
ing gentlemen have been elected to the Con-
tsde5sts e6s S Congress G.o19 from KsRtqeky Alfred
W. Ewing, J. s. Chrisman, T. l.. Burnett,
IL. W. Bruce, S. S. Scott, e. NJ Bruce, Robt.
j. Breckinridge, and J. M. Elliott
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

The Fifteenth Kentucky Colonel Popes
Regiment, with the Third, Tenth and Thir.
teenth Ohio Regiments, constitute the Sew.
enteenth Brigade of the Third Division oI
the Army of the Department of the Ohio
Brigadier. General o. M. Mitchell is the
Division Commander, and Brigsder General
DumOnt, who is a native of Kentucky, al.
though now citizen of Indiana, is com
mander Of the Brigade.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
AN ESTERPRIsIEG DAIRYHAS.-The Dams
vile Herald relates the following:

In lot Of butter sold at one of the dry
goods stores in this village a week or two
since, was roll which sets wooden nu,megs
and cucumber seeds entirely in the shade.
1t weighed about six pounds, and the out
side, to the thickness Of an inch, was butter
of the first 6uality; then came thick layer
lump of salt.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

Mrs Gregg, relict of the late Milton Gregg,
Esq, late editor of the New Albany Tribune,
died very suddenly at her residence in New
Albany on Tuesday evening, of congestion of
by large circle of warmly attached friends.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Important from the Tennessee Rfver-Pro-
sress Of the Expedition agaInst Fort

TENNESSEE RIVER, Feb. 5-M.-The first
and second brigades of Netherlands divi.
sion, 5000 strong, encamped yesterday even
ing four miles below Fort Herry. Three of
our gunboats made reconnaissance up to
the head of Panther Island. During brisk
fire between the gunboats and the fort, the
enemy used five guns only--one of them
rifled "a. FOUNDER, reaching the boats. Gen,
Grant returned to Paducah last evening TO
bring up Smiths brigade of 1000 men. Nc
Clernand was left in command. The country
in the vicinity of Fort Henry is being
thoroughly reconnoitered to-day. Seven
gunboals, under command of Commodore
Foote, are in the stream, and ready 1t is
reported that the rebels have been strongly
reinforced. A rumor puts Beauregard in the
fort. Our troops are in most confident
spirits.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

The Boston EVsnihg Gazette says that
there is as much difference between Sterling
Price, of Missouri, and sterling worth, as
there is between sterling money and Confed-
crate rags.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
THE DAILY PRESS.
FRIDAY -.................. ......l....FRBRUARY !
A wall Of Despair from the south.
PuBLisHED DAILY, Bx0rPr sUsDAIs,pT
TIE CINCINNATI PRESS COMPANY.

The address of Howell Cobb and others.
which we print below, was taken from a late
number of the Richmond Enquirer. This
document is full Of import, indicating most
clearly that the Confederate cause is, in
medical terms, in ertremis. Making all al.
lowance for Southern rhetoric and flourish,
it is evident that the leaders are beginning
to comprehend the power of the Federal
Government, the vast network of opera.
tioDs which is gradually closing around
them, the superiority of the North in mum
bers, equipments or munitions of war;" to
use their own Words the doubt hanging
over foreign interference and the conse-
quent desperation of the rebel cause, and
the absolute necessity of using every exer-
tion to arouse the people to universal self
sacrifice"
And with all the extravagant language
used in this appeal, which comes with pecu-
liar significance after the recent Federal
victory in Kentucky, it is evident that the
south will contest every inch of ground,
aud with the greater tenacity and fierceness
as they perceive their cause becoming des-
perste. In fact, their cause is now desperate,
and we all pray for some signal victory, to
give us an impetus which will be perfectly
irresistible:
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
BY TELEGRAPH,
NIGHT DIsPATCHEs.
Highly Important from Missouri
General Price in Close Quarters Flight or
Surrender.


RoLJA, Mo-, February GA messenger
from Lebanon, who left yesterday at IL A. NJ +,
reports the enemy's pickets within thirty
miles Of that place, and that the Federal
pickete were in hailing distance. Firing had
taken place between them, but was subse.
quently suspended as if by mutual consent.
The report was also current at Lebanon,
that Price had made an Intellectual attempt,
by three different routes, TO move off his
baggage, but failed to accomplish his purpose
He finally assured his men that the only
alternative left was to fight or surrender.
Msjor Wrights Battalion was twelve miles
west in possession of a fouring-mill
1.-THE messenger passed Gen. Sigeps body
guard near the Gasconade, aud also General
Asboth, who was crossing that river thirteen
miles this side of Lebanon.
A batch of prisoners had been captured,
including a Captain Mansfield.
The troops from Sedalia had not arrived
at Lebanon when the messenger departed.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

Economy is no disgrace IL is better living
on little than OUTLYING great deal.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
WHITE HOUSE BALL.

The White House ball is a success for Mrs,
Lincoln. There were eight hundred invita-
tons At half past nine to night the sump-
tuous supper provided by Mailard, of New
York, was announced. Mr. Lincoln promeu-
AIDED with Miss Browning Mrs. Lincoln with
Senator Browning. The japanese bowls are
full Of champagne punch.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
MIsCELLANKous.

Mrs. General Gaines has goneSouth, under
flag of truce.
All clerkships Of the Postoffice Depart
ment are filled, many by women.
There is an unexpectedly large majority
for the legal tender bill, substantially the
same as Mr.. Spaulding's. ,
General Lanes friends predict that he will
return to the Senate unless the command of
General Hunters present department is
given him, which they think improbable.
The President said, last night, he had
greater confidence now than for long time
ia our success in suppressing the rebellion.
MIR. Lincoln was presented to General
Fremont and wife for the first time last
night.
A James rifed thirty.two FOUNDER burst
at Sag Harbor, on the two hundred and
twepty-sixth round.
The last million of dollars left the Treasury
yesteIdaEfor Kentucky, to pay troops who
are fighting the enemy.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
washington News and Gossip.
GENERALS LANE AND HUNTER.

/. Weed, of Leavenworth, reached here
to-day. He comes at the request Of the
friends Of General Lane. to try and secure
some understanding on which General Lane
can 20 on with his expedition. When Gen.
eral Lane reached here he had an interview
with General Hunter and found he was in
bad humor, as be had been prejudiced against
General Lanes expedition. The next day
General Hunters proclamation was issued,
and General Lane at first decided to leave
for Washington, but finally agreed to allow
his friends to settle the matter, if possible.
Mr.. Weed called on Senator Pomeroy to.
night, and to morrow morning they will
have an interview with the President and
Secretary Stanton.
MIR. Weed says that General Lane wants
no more transportation than what he has,
and that there is no need of the three mill.
ions asked for by General Hunter. Unless
some change is made, General Lane will
abandon his project as 1t will be impossible
to move successfully. Weed saw him the
day he left, and he then expected to move
bis advance guards on the lst of February.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

HWR WEEKLY PRR NOW HKADY,
n containing the News OF the Week, both foreigi
and Local, and Telegraphio Summary Of Events
elsewhere, up 70 the hour of going % pTesa.
Jor nAIS At the untinG-rOom Price cents.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
MUSICAL.

IGBTR & BRADBURY,s AND WIN.
h KNABE 4 CO.'S PIAN0S.-I rE@
am now receiving large stock OF Fll3zS1EilEF III +
the abOve unriValed Pianos, bought N fS-E@IT4SH
for CASH at war prices, and will v u VI Y
sell for CASH lower than ever sold
the same quality before or l will rent and let the
rent pay for the Piano. Remember the number
~ West FOurth.st. O. M. MUROH.
Old Pianos taken in exchange for new. jail
DIANOR FOR RENT NEW AND SIC
n OND HAND.-You will hnd 1s1z
the largest stock Of Pianos in this fTS1-t57sYE
city for rent, at ~ West Fourth Ez1zl- -Xallssyt
street, at from SO to $50 per quar-. 2 ~
ter. Remember the number-F9
West Fourth-st. @, Nj MURCH.
Old Pianos taken in exchange for new. jail
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Dealers in Coal and Coke,

NO. 1S5 EAST FhONT-SThkkT1
Have on hand q supply OF Youshioghsny, Peach
Orchard and Camel Coal and Oity-manufsctured
and McOonneIsville Coke for sale in quantities 70
suit purchasers Ir.r AulS
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

Afternoon Exhibition for Ladies' and Juveniles
gATURDAY, at O'Clock p. M. Admission for
Children, 10 cents. fe3 If
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

WRERTRAM a. co. CsUCCESsORs TO
- OAnheld Bertram, u
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BUSINESS CARDS.

UAMEs BOYLE, Law OFFICE, no. 8
AZ RAilrOAd Building, north. west corner Of Main
and CCurt-sts., Cincinnati o. Special attention
paid to Land cases, examination Of Land Titles, 70
The writing Of Deeds &o and TO Claims Of Soldiers.
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