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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
American Cotton in Liverpool.


Recent arrivals from Liverpool bring statemen:
/ of American cotton in that market, which amonn-
ted on the, 2lst ulb to 100000 bales. The COM
mercial reader, says the Savannah Republican, who
is probably better informed with regard to the
consumption by manufacturers OF the present time
than ourselves can make his own calculation as tc
how long this supply will last Placing it at 30
900 bales per week at rough estimate it will ap-
pear that the entire stock is bound to be- exhausted
by the expiration Of sixty days, This done, the
looms Of England must stop and her fonr millions
of factory laborers seek some other employment
which is not to be had, or starye. The East India
cotton, it is understood, will not do to work alone
In this connection, the following from cores
pondent of the Richmond Dispatch is both appro-
pos and Interesting
Charles Dickens, in his Household Words, says
HLet any social or physical convulson visit the
United Statess and England would feel the shock
from Lands End to John Q'Groats.- The lives OF
nearly two millions of our countrymen are depen-
| dent upon the cotton crop in American their des-
tiny may be said without any hyperbole, to hang
upon thread Should any dire calamity befal
the land of cotton, a. thousand of our merchant
ships would rot idly in dock ten thousand mills
of food to feed them"
Such is the language Of Engand's most popular
aCthor some eight or ten years ago, and il comes
to us now with double force, fresh and as full of
meaning as it came from his graphic pen. The
same Argument then, answers now, and although
the Federal Government may lick the dust "and
yield for the present" yet there is power greater
than diplomacy that win force England to raise the
blockade that with the good feeling already ex-
listing in Englund for OUR new govenment) will
compel her TO stretch forth her strong arm and roll
back the cloud Of war Our papers show too much
anxiety on this subject. Let us wait England is
bound to have, Gotten, and she win have It. Let
our people follow the example of our President
and declare our Independence Of foreign powers
And should England arrange this present trouble
with the United Siates,it viii make bnt little DIFF
ference in the end for with the blessings of God,
the strong arms Aud stout hearts Of our people and
The necessity for our grea. staples we are bound to
triumph. l.. .a,.a. e.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
The Emancipation Question.
wuERE rdE cokTaABAxDs cAs BE sryr

Prominent members of the Lincoln Congress are
considering new proposition for the solution of
the "coutraband" question in order to avoid the
expense of keeping crowds of slaves in deness and
to furnish the American mills with cotton. They
take the ground that the Indian territory west of
Louisiana and Arkansas was ceded 10 the United
States by treaty and on certain conditions. With
out provocation they have violated the treaties aud
levied on the United States, thus rendering the
treaties null and void.
II is proposed to apply the priociple of Bentons
Florida armed occupation act, and send all contro-
bands to this Territory aud apprentice them to the
settlers upon these cotton lands leaving the question
of their final disposition to be settled by Congress
at the close Of the war all contrabands as fast as
they come in, to be promptly forwarded thither.
The country Is approached from St Louis thro
Springfield distance of 200 miles. The remain
der of the railroad from Rolla through Springfield
TO Fort Smith, can be completed in twelve months.
II is said that the plantations Of the Choelaws and
Chickasaws alone could supply the American mills
even the Hrst yearof the experiment.
The countries thus reverting to the government
embraces the valleys of the Red Arkansas and other
rivers and contains about 100000 900 acres Of cot
ton land Of unsurpassed fertility, capable OF pro-
ducihg about 600 600 bales of cotton per ahnum.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
Serious Charges against wiscOn.
sin CetOaeEs.


A Washington letter appears in the Milwaukee
Daily Wisconsin, Republican sheet dated the 18th
ult, which makes serious charges against the Wis
consn Coonels. The following is an extract from
the letter in question:
Three weeks ago heard. in Chicago and Madi-
son, that many of the field officers of the Wiseon-
sin regiments had taken mcney from railroad com,
panes to give the roads represented by said agents
the Transportation of their men. ] hoped was
not true, but am eSaselled TO say 1T is. There
may be some mistake in the names given aud the
amounts If So tliGse. aggrieved viii have the op
portuhity to set themselves right in the matter.
and this publication is TO them benefit. ~
It Is said that every Colonel now ia the service
who left Wisconsin with his regiment, thus took
money except Col. Cobb, Of the Fifth, aud he, wheu
the proposition was made to him to take one thous-
and dollars, told the agent il be did not leave i'm
mediately he would put him under arrest, and sub.
sequently he made contract with the Pittsburg
and Fort Wayne rold teing the most direct route,
and The one all should have gone, in which the
United States was saved one.thousand dollars.
All honor to Amasa Cobb, Colonel of the wiscon-
sin Fifth "is ~ a
We can hardly believe the above, and trust that
an examination will expose its falsity.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
Outrage on the French Flag.

The Mobile Rrgister, Of Saturday last, has tbs
following Dispatch s. . = ls,. ~ Jsa s.,s
0cxAx SsRnes Jan. iO--Mr. John Egan, orr
wharfnaser, wasat Bay ST. Louis on MoDday lasi
when a man-qfwar boat from the FIench steamcr
Mileuf leided. He heard the Captain say that he
lpproach d Ship Island under the neutral nag ibf
he purpose of communicating with the French
Jonsul at New Orleans; that the Federal vessels
fred on him, and, after doing MIN some damage.
apologzed, but be would not accept the apology
lie came to Bay ST. Louis to telegraph to his Con.
sul. On Monday there were nearly thirty Federal
vessels at SKIP Island but after this affair all but
i've len. They haye been very quiet. The firing
was not returned BY the French nan-of-wars
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

RICHMOND, Dec. s5---The Richmond Dispefch Of
ibis morning has a special disp,tch from Norfolk
lated yesterday stating that the Confederate sttan
" Sea Bird eaptured a Federal schooner yesterday
which was bsng towed TO for,yss Monroc by the
Fe al steamer Express. When the Sea Bird fired
when the Sea 6ira took her in charge and towed
her TO Norfolk. folllwrl by nine Federal gunboats'
which kept NJ a conlnpous eannonade. The See
Bird returned the fire, setting the Express on fire
and disabling one Of thu gunhoAts. some Of our
ihore batteries peppored the Pederaia handsonslys
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17


Expended for Hospital 70.
Balance in Treasury .$1sl %.
We have had donations to our Society made into
bedding for the Hosp,al--i2 bolts Of domestic We
haye received and delivered to the Hospital iss
sheets, sls pillows s77 cases, 80 comforts .ios
blankets, 25o beds, besides those made Of The do
mestie above mentonedr-2oo shirts 1913 pairs Of
drawers ale pairs Of socks, 81 prs Of pants coats,
4 vests 9o5 haudkerchiefs. ls9 towels, table. ~
wash pans, Il pitchers, IA buckets, doS. bowls,
2s spoons is chairs ours paper, bottles of Ink.
packages Of enyeIops pens and pencils, 500 lbs.
soap bb sugar bbl rice, 2o5 bottles Of wine
and cordial s5 bottles Of pickles so bushels fruit
- jars and cans of preserved fruit gals strained
honey II bags dried beans aud peas, 30 gailops
vinegar, ls lbs Of lard, 80 bushels of potatoes 80
bushels meal 3 bbls -four, 3le fowls. 2s, bacon
hams, beef and thutlon, lao lbs butter, i5s
doz.,eggs SO gals milk, besides mutton,spit, sage,
onions cabbage odpepper, mustard, slippery elm,
hoarhoppd, mint, lint, bandages and rags inauner.
able also pins thread, needles, scissors &c., ,,e =,
atss. Mrs. 2. B. HASKINS .Jrcssurer
The soldiers Relief Society hns received valnabie
contributions of provisions and clothing during the
past few weeks from Mrs. America johnson, Mrs
N. Barker, Mrs. J. Whitfield, Mrs. Magaran, and
one from Mrs. J. d. Tyler, some weeks since, tho
not before published We are indebted to Mrs. Dr..
Dnne for weekly and most acceptable donations of
butter-mik, &c, for which we hope she win accept
our thanks
q =
We have received donations Of cash from the foi.
lowing PERSONS. Mr.. G, T. Lewis, 500 90, Mrs. s.
B. Seat s5 90, Mr.. Dick Howell, sb 90, Mr.. &. bay
So 90, Mr., John W. Barker and daughter $40 CO.
Mr.. J. n. Barker collected as New Years gin for
the sick soldiers $75 90, from the following personE
]. N. Barker 81 90, Mrs J. N. Barker, IS 90, Mrs.
G.S. Atkins, 50 so, Mr. G. t. Atkins, q SO, Mra
Keas, 81 90, Robert Furgurson $40 CO. Jas. John
son, $40 90, DR.. Long, So 90, Mr.. A. W. Roach,
81 90, John McKeage 50 90, S. s. Williams 81 90,
W. G. johnson 81 90, Cash 81 90, w, III. prans,
S. 90, Geo. D. Minis, $5 90, T. Hutchersop IS 90,
J. F., Snodden IS 90. Whilst we would tender
each Ote onr warmest thanks, we must offer a doub-
lie portion to Mr.. Barker, who SO kindly remenhss-
ed upon that day the sick soldiers in our flosptsj.
As they thought of home and friends more particr
ularly at that time it was doubtless deeply touch
ing to know that although sick and strangers, and
far from home, they were no, forgotten, y..af
BY order Of s.,,.f. !,
Mrs. @. A. HENRY
Mrs. W. B. MUsroaD, Sec'y.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

BeH- We learn, from the Little Rock
State 3curnal that Gen. Price has been made Com
mander-in-Chief of Missouri and Arkansas. If the
statement be not true, it ought to be. The ap-
pointmentis is due to Gen. Price AS q simple act of
in the highest degree promotive of the success Of
the war , o.. ~, s- ...lt4 =. r...-.f .ol..-1l
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
Army Appointments CONFIRMED by

Congress. .G-9
Congress has confirmed the following
nominations made by the President, to take
ank in the order in which they are named
MAJOR GENERALS.
Braxton Bragg, Sept. IL, 1861, La.
Earl Van Dorm, Sept. 10, Miss.
Gustayus W. Smith. Sept. 19, Ky.
T. II, Holmes, Oct. z, N. Carolina.
w. j. Hardee,, Oct. z, Georgia.
Ben. Huger, Oct. Z, S. Carolina.
jar. Longstreet, Oct. 7, Alabama.
j. B. Magruder, 0ct..7, Virginia.
r. J. Jackson, Oct z, Virginia.
Mansfield Lowell, Oct. z, Maryland.
L. X. Smith, Oct. IL, Florida.
BRIGAD1ER GENERALS.
Jos. R. Anderson, Sept. 3, 1861, Va.
Simon B. Buckner, Sept, IA, Ky.
L.P Walker, Sept, l6, Alabama.
A. G.. Blanchard, Sept. 81, Louisiana.
Gabriel j, Rains, Sept, %. Ky.
j. K. B. Stuart, Sept. "a, Virginia.
Lafayette McLaws, Sept. 25, Georgia.
Il. +. Drayton, Sept %, s. Carolina.
T. G. Hindman, Sept. 20, Arkansas.
A. I'll. Glsddin, Sept. 80, Louisiana.
John b. McCown, Oct II, Tennessee
Lloyd Tilghman, Oct l9, KY.
N. G, Evans, Oct. 21, s, Carolina.
Cadmus c. Wilcox, Oct 81, Tenn.
Philip st George Cooke, Oct. 81, Va.
r. L. Rodes, Oct 81, Alabama.
Richard Taylor, Oct. 2l, Louisiana.
L. T. Wigfall, Oct. 2l, Texas.
Jas, M Trapier, Oct. 81, s. Carolina.
Sam. G. French, Oct 23, Miss.
W. III. Carroll, Oct. 20, Tennessee.
Fl. w. Mercer, Oct. 20, Georgia.
Humphrey Marshall, Oct. 80, Ky.
John G. ,Breckinridge, Nov 2, Ky.
Richard Griffith, Nov. 2, Miss.
Alex. b. Stuart, Nov. 8, Tennessee.
WIN. M. Gardner, Nov. ii, Georgia.
Richard b. Garnett, Nov. IL, Va.
VIM. Malone, Nov. l6, va.
L. o, b. Branch, Nov. l6, N Carolina
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

GooDs Fon THE people, Yesterday one Of oul
city wharyes presented quite an active scene, Ir
coasequence Of fine display Of merchandise whicl
crowded the surrounding space and which was be
ing discharged from a vessel lately frvm foreigr
ports.
The cargo consisted Of English BlanketS Con
federate Grey Cloths, Hardware 10 casks coffee
soap. candles, goldfish, spool cotton English paper
and Envelops, Butter, Arrowroot cheese, linens
hoisery, buttons, needles Spanish segars, and va
rious other articles of great value at this time
Charleston C5uisr 4h.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

SHOES AND CLorHNs.-A correspondent OF the
Charleston Courier writing from Richmond on the
30 inst, says;
Some large shoe manufacturers from the South
have Just gone home from Richmond, mgessed
with the idea that ''shoes won't sell. Sn great an
impetus was given TO the manufacture several
months ago by the knowledge that the supply was
giving out, that the market is now oyerslooked.--
The Confederate Cove nnent hns six hundred cases
of army shoes on hand over and above the demand,
and the Government contractors are furnishing II
with a constant supply of two hunred additional
pairs per diem. The same plethora is observed Il
the article Of cloihing. In the clothing bureau OF
the War Department are one hundred thousand
s1its OF clothing on hand The donations Of indi-
vdual States 70 their own volunteers have materi-
ally lessened the demand on tho Contederate Gov
smment The blankets bronght by the FiHgsl are
being tranaormsa into hsndsOws and comfortable
orercoak
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

nsA- The Cincinnati Monthly speaks of
the hardy laborers OF the North who have urged on
this war with "thunder-tones and lightning-acts" "
Their thunder has proved to be nothing but the
loud boasting of cowardly bullies and of their
lightning, We have seen nothing unless it be light
ening unarmed citizens of their property aod their
own backs of all supertluous weight when flying
from armed Southerners. a-.vt
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

Z bD> The burning. of our army stores at
Huntesyille, in Western Virginia. is attributed to
the folly of the Captain in comma Id, in having
granred leave of absence to twothirds of his force
This accounts for the mishap, butts NOT sufficient
apology for the neglect ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

p@- If any farther proof be wanting,
that the Yankees are waging war against slavery
and on basis of the most savage brutality, it may
be found in the announcement that Ben. Wade, Of
Ohio, and jim. Lane Of Kansas notoriety, have
been made Major Generals. The policy which die
tates such appointments needs no comment.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

seA- A new Yankee programme is an
advance upon Nashville by Gen. Buell,.oh one side,
and on the other, by the Cairo division, up the
Tennessee and Cumberland. But for our antipathy
to bad company we would invite them to give
Clarksville CALL on theirway up.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
aeg- Thelot Of the lTennessee Regiments

sent 10 Western Virginia seems 20 he truly bari
one. Amer their severe trials about Cheat Noun
tain, they were ordered into winter quarters at
Huntersvile, and scarcsly had they built their huts
when they were required to abandon them and
march to Winchester. Arrived at that point, they
came under the command of Gen. Jackson, and, at
this late season, Il seems, are making forward
aiovemeut upon Romney, in tho hear. of bleak
mountain region. To them, this has proven terri
tae campaign but they have borne il like men,
and are entitled to the thanks OF their country
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

u@- The Yankee Congress, seeing that
all other means have failed trying TO make the
blockade efeetual BY abolishing Southern ports as
ports Of enTy. As their most hFllliaRt achieve
menis have been on paper, this act win take high
place among them, and, in iS rssults, VII riYal
their HioWsrd 10 Riehmoad'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

BLUE .SroNE.-We have ct this Office a sample Of
Blue-Stone, manufactured at the Polk county Cop
er Mines. This is article Indispensable to tele-
graph operators, aud for some other purposes. aud
n general deuand among farmers at Aeedipg time.
now being largely manufactured at Ddckto aud
and no further difficulty will be experisncsd in pro-
curing it,-AhsEs Post s.. l...l s..l . =,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

peA- The Houston Telegraph. Of the LIST, learns
from good authority that o steamer has arrived in a
Texas port within the past week, under British col
ors. bringing As tons Of clpnon powder, a larg
amount of ride powder 100000 army caps 5000
cannon primers and considerable amount of cof
fee, bagging dry goods, etc.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

BLUE-SToNE.--We have at this office a sample Of
Blue Stone, manufactured at the Polk county Cor
per Mines. This is an article Indispensable to tee
graph operators, aud for some other purposes and
in general demand among farmers at seeding time
the supply had become nearly exhausted but it Is
now being manufactured largely at Ducktown, and
no further difficulty will be experienced in procnr
ing it, Athens Post.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

p@- The last foreign. arrival reports an
English vessel cruising off Gibraltar in search of
Federal privateers The Mason -Slidell affair ought
to teach old Abe to let foreign vessels pass unmo-
Tested. They may have on board citizens of the
South. 3a '.a-. .t H ...h
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

BSs- 1t is reported that the Spaniards
have taken Vera Cruz, aud that French feet has
arrived at Havana to cooperate with them. Where
is old Abe, with the Monroe doetrine2 d, A..
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

pEA- A Northern Catholic sheet advises
the Catholics of Charleston since the great fire. to
leave that city. We second that motion, provided
they be of the same stripe with their Northern
brethren. .a rf.. ---4
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
psy- It Is stated. in Yankee disnatcbe,

DS5- 1t is stated, in Yankee dispatches,
that war with England is inevitable, and the be-
lief is predcated upon the suppostion of the early
recognition Of the Independence of the South. We
do not believe a word of it. The people who have
already humbled themselves at the foot-stool OF
British powrr, will submit to any indgnity from
the same source.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

sG. Gen. Jackson is said to have ac-
chester and to have returned thither, Accounts
are somewhat contradictory, and this may prove
untrue. ny rr s-'YruN. 1H L-vt7
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
BD- The St. Louis Republican. Of the Sd, has
The annexed paragraph -.

"a report is qnite current that Brlgadier General
sigel has resigned his position in the army, and
that il Is TO be followed by other resignations OF
officers attached to HIM and who think that he has
Geueral Sigel is expected in this city tomorrow.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

RsS~ We understand that Utah is asking
admission into the Yankee Union, and as the asso-
citation proper, the application will be granted
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

psSG- Hon. c. j. Faulkner has entered the Con.
federate service as Aid TO Gen. Jackson, OF stone
wall notoriety, now 10 command Of Winchester,
Virginia
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

RND. LeesturR Is being strongly for fled andwiIt
be made ono OF the inyGsissFatae p against ths
Y nkees. -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
ssa The N. Y. World saws the exuen.

Bs.AB Ue " WUIIu says IHe tAPeH-
ses of the warare so great that bankruptcy is nev
table, unless Congress devise fiscal system that
can avert it. We thought such system bad been
devised, and that the expenses of the war were to
be paid with Southern cotton. 1 ,mri s..r t1s
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

BEE.. The Mexican cotton manufacturers are get
cents per pound.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

BeA- A petition from 0hio to appdnt Fremont
Lieutenant-G -Gcseral Of the Federal force has been
presented In the Federal seuste,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

sSy- George Lee, whose pFoper;yip New Orleans
has just hceg eon6scaled, cOlnaitted suicide q
Ballstou Spa. n. Y. a fes DAYS since The loss 4
hundred thousand dollars sAnsyi siss, ~ bsec ma
Insane
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

Psy- The Wing says that Yicksblrg q, tun'ng
out from eIgh. TO Yen bras cannon per week ao'Ic
Iof them are riiied.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

ne. The Conductors Of the Arkansas Slase pm
,teniiasy asy. hit hy Spring he viii have 10000
nars a, boots aud shocs for the soldiers uiank q ~
"a hy the rcnyicis.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
ESoLASD MUsT HAVE CoTFoS. The Cork Repor-
ter, OF December 18th, says

II is stated that Ehrl Russell had assured depu-
tation which had waitea on him that a1SeamAsfs
Aad been made for the expectation of cotton from
the Southern States during the month Of February
next lLr
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

B&g- There has been much speculation
about Gen Seotts early return to the United States
but we suspect it will turn out to be another char
scteristic display of "hss and feathers" instigaed
by iuordinate self-conceit
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17

Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, :
as -57sE February 30, sci.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
EGects of Cold ON our soldiers. /.

Mrs. W. B. MUsrosD, secy. - ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
Report ofsoldier's Relicfsocioty
From its Organization, Oct I, 1861 to Jan Is, 1852

We have received in currency, ...s.s .ss.$f7B rs.
Expended for Hospital ai......,............$2S32 20.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
IMPORTANT PROM MISSOURI.

Adyices from Missouri report thai Gen. Price has
hoen reinforced by troops nom ArkansaS and that q
Sight at Rolla was eXpocted between the toTces uu-
der biz oommand and the FslerAis.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1862-01-17
REp0RTEp oApTURE or RoMNEY.

report is in circulation here that the Federals
have evacuated Romney, This intelligence is said
TO have been received by prominent Virginia OH
eial, but Il needs further confirmation, s
The Petersburg Express received a dispatch this
afternoon ffon Norfolk, which SAYS the elepcnts
are 6ghung our battles for u.s. severe gale is
now prevailing and has forced the Burnside eXpe-
dition TO return TO Hampton Roads Tor safety.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-14

bellion which has been instigated against it,
The speeches were patriotic, with occasional
sallies of humor, and were listened to with
marked attention.
After the speaking was ended, "the decks
were cleared for, action" and music and dane
ing, football and swinging, promenadng and
strolling, conversation and storytelling filled
up the balance of the afternoon until o'clock,
when, to the tune of "Homeward Bound" the
company began to make tracks for the long
line of cars, and at five o'clock precisely, they
were rolling along the road at the rate of TWEEN
ty miles an hour, reaching this city at IL o.
clock, no accident or mishap having occurred
during the day to mar the festivities of the oc-
caeion