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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-11
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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-11

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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-11

sOLDIERs WINTER CLOTHING.
y 1000 0yercoau for Prvstes
$50 do do officers
2OO0 prs Drawers, Drill and Canton Fiannel
1900 Cashmere and other kncs OF 0vershrs
200 wster Proc. 0vercoats made OF EnAmeled Cloth
tl0O OIL Cloth Blankets,
And various other articles suIaDle for military purPos nf
sale st fair prices, for cash only. Wn liza SMITH,
seS llt NAM btrec1
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
MISCELLANEOUS,

Gen. McClellan's health is rapidly improv-
ing. He attends to business in his room.
The Workmen engaged in the Brooklyn
Navy Yard had strike on Thursday last
They wanted them to work from sunrise to
sunset and to reduce ther wages to the same
as that paiu outside. The workmen held
meeting and refused. There were $500 en-
gagged in the Yark, 800 of them went to work
and the balance continued on the strike.
The New York Herald, of the 3rd instant
says:
We transfer to our columns an elaborate re-
view Of the Southern situations from ihe Rich
mond Examiner of the 28th ult. In alluding
to the present rebel gosernment it says:
ct exhibits want of prescience and enter
prise lack of the larger craftsmanship and
ability, to comprehend the nature of the move
ment they were in. It's policy has been Sc
ries of makeshifts, which have been annihila-
ted by each succeeding wave"
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
BY J. [. PENNINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 8, 49,
= Nor44l.VesferIl virginia.

We find extensive correspondence IN the
Virginia papers complaining bitterly OF the
abandonment of the North West by our
soldiery and urging vehemently upon
the war department at Richmond to send
aid to assist them in beating back the IanEss
thieves and robbers, and saveing their
eountry from disgrace and ruin.
It sickens the heart to read these mourn
f.l accounts and it is to be hoped, and we de-
voutly pray, that if this fine country, compri-
sing fourth of the area and third of the
White population of that old and hoEored Com
nnonwealth, is to be abandoned to the enemy
that the Government will at once notify the
honest inhabitants of the fact that they may
abondon their fated homes and come down
where they can enjoy the pleasures of civilized
society; for in that, hitherto, prosperous and
happy country, are to be found as wise and
patriotic men, as intelligent, frugal and chris
tain hearted matrons and as sprightly, inter
esting and lovely maidens as are to be found
anywhere in Gods creation, and it is a crying
shame that such people should be sacrificed to
tas gratifying of the wicked lusts OF
sach vile wretches as now infest and menace
that country.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
COTTON FABRICS.

Before the spun cotton was selling at
from 90 cents to 81 10 per bunch, and Ordina-
ry cotton cloth at to 10 cents per yard
Now the former is 81 70 to 81 90 per bu, ch
and the latter 20 to 25 cents We are glad
that the factories are still able to turn out these
fabrics, and we know that ali the materils they
USE except cotton are much higher than tor
merly but then cotton can be obtained at
to s cents per pound, and labor is cheaper
than her etofore. Under these circumstances
it seems to US that 30 to 40 per cent on former
prices o1ld be a fair profit for the manufac-
turers; as it is more than 100 per cent. Is PAID
by the people for these fabrics before they
reach them through the merchant. We DO not
know which Of these classes-the manuiactur-
er or the merchant-is realizing the greatest
profit, but we do know that those who need
and must have these fabrics are paying enor-
nous prices for them.
We again urge our readers to start the cards,
spinning wheels, and looms, and manufacture
their own cloth. We know cards are scarce,
but let them all be gathered up and used.-
The spinning wheels and looms can be MADE
at home Cotton is cheap. Spin it, and then
weave it into cloth. We can well remember
the day when the hum of the wheel ana the
treddles of the loom were heard in almost every
dwelling We must also have more Wool am"
more fax. Let no more sheep be butcnereu'
but save them all for their fieeces and let con-
siderable crops Of fax be put in next spfins'
for the staple will be needed for cloth, ana inc
seed for oii-.Standgrd.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
From the Detroit Free Press. jar. IL
THE FoHTEFIcA ATIoNs AT WINDSOR, c. W.

A few weeks ago corps ofengineers, under
command of General Williams, arrived at Wind
sor, and proceeded at once to lay out fortifca-
tions c9Qpmanding the city o: Detroit The
plans have been completed and the works
commenced, and, if continued, will be ready to
mount guns in a short time. The fort is Situ.
ated Oh an immlnence a little to the left Of the
main village, and nearly in the rear of the
Town Hall, and completely commands the
whole river front and principal business part of
this city. The fortify cations consist of breast
works, embracing of about IG 900
square yards, and surrounded by ditch forty
feet in width. The same corps of engi-
neers are now at Colingwood, selecting site
for similar Notifications there
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
MASON AND SLIDELL.

Their departure from Fort Warren-Arrva al of
the British Sloop-ofW War Rinaldo at Prince
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the Vessel List of Her
Officers-Saing of the R bel Commissioners
for England &c, &c.
BosToN, Jan. ID 1862.
The British war steamer Rinaldo, seventeen
guns arrived at Provncetown on the night of
the 31st ult The commander said be was
ordered to lay there, began unbe2ding his
sails, and appeared perfectly at home. The
Rinaldo is a screw steam sloop of war, 200
horse power, mounts II guns, and manned by
200 men including the officers Her guns, 81
Founders ali on the main deck. Two of those
cannon are pivots, each weighing over 10000
pounds. The intermediate deck is used for
the accommodations of the officers, and COM
fortably fitted up.
The lis+ of officers, is as follows:
Commander Hewitt.
First Lieut-A Arlington.
Second Lieut-K Torton.
Master-C. Smythe.
Surgeon--A Archer.
Assistant Surgeon-A Nelson.
Paymaster-A Thompson.
Commander Hewitt, while in this port
noted for his gentlemanly conduct and unas-
suming manners.
The steamer Starlig ght left Fort Warren at
eleven o'clock yesterday morning. She had
on board the following persons:
James NJ. Mason-Mnstcr to England.
John Sldell-Minister to France.
Geo. Eustis Secretary to J. Slidcll.
James E. Macfarland-Secretary to James NJ.
Mason.
The above named were en-route for Province
town. where they, on their arrival, were to be
transferred to the Rinaldo.
The Starlight arrived at Provincetown at II
o'clock last evening, and the rebel enmissares
were transferred to the British sloop Of war
then Lying in the harbor. The Rinaldo sailed
from Provincetown at o'clock last evening,
en- route for England. The rebel commission
ers were on board the vessel, and at the time
she left the harbor the wind was blowing
perfect hurricane.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
DELL.
from the Toronto Loader Dee. III


Some DAYS since it was stated that Mr. Brock
inridge, late ofthe United States Senate, but
now of the Southern Confederacy, had sailed
in one of the Cunard steamers as Ambassador
10 England in place of Mr.. Mason. Then 1t
was said the statement was incorrect. 1t
proves however, to have been true, as VIII
be seen from the following paragraph, which
we take from the Halifax (N. So Express, OF
the 9th inst -
Some few weeks ago it was announced IN
despatch to this paper, that Immediately on the
receipt Of the intelligence of the capture OF
Messrs. Sidell and Mason in the Southern
States, Messrs Hunter and Breckenridge had
been appointed in their place; and that the lat
ter would make his way on to HALIFAX and pro
ceed in the Cunard steamer to Europe. The
despatch turns out to be correct MT. Breck-
inridge, it appears arrived here week ago.
ed by another gentleman and took
passage this morning in the Canada for Eng
land. It appears that the authorities in Boston
were aware of the fact Of Mr.. Breckenridge be
ing here, and the Attorney General of Boston
sent notice to the captain Of the Canada, pre-
vious to his sailing from Boston, torbsddlnghl'n-
taking Rreckinridge on board. We learn that
Captain Muir very quletely replied that he was
not supposed to know who his passengers were ;
and he would like to see any passengers taken
out of his ship, while under the protection OF
the British flag. 1t is also stated that slnl-
lar notice was served on the captain OF the
Canada here; but we are informed that no no
tiee was taken of it, and Mr.. Breckenridge is
now on boarr tne steamship en route for hu-
rope
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
FOREIGN News.

From the Norfolk Day Book of Monday we
get tie following additional Yankee and for
eign news:
BosroN, Dec 81, 1861.
When the intelligence that Mason and Sldell
were to be surrendered was first flashed over
the wires to this city, the solid and many of
the weak men of Boston were loud IN the ex-
preston of their indignation. The Merchants
Exchange echoed with the declarations that
they never should be given up" even if war
with Great Britain were to ensue. The ex-
element, however, gradually subsided, and on
the receipt of Secretary Stewards letter to
Lord LYONS the decision Of the government
was acquiesced in, cordially by some and
doggedly by others. Since then the telegraph
has kept the city in some degree OF ferment by
reports as to when and how the rebel Commits
sioners were to be surrendered. 1t was yester-
day stated, on apparently good authority, that
the Cunard steamer Niagara, now in this port,
would get up steam at once, go down to Fort
Warren, and take the Commissioners and their
secretaries, and their baggage, to England,
minus other freight and other passeng, rs
Then, again, it was reported that the Brit
sh stea 1ser Persia would come in hot haste
from the ST. Laurence, and relieve Fort " ar
rem of it's formidable quartette of rebels. But
neither of these reports proved correct. 1t is
true Captain Noodle, of the Niagara, with his
usual alacrity coaled his ship, and at seven
o oclock had steam up ready to go somewhere :;
but the fact that the Niagara was SIMPLY
to leave her berth to make room for the Per-
sia, which might, according to the agents ad-
vice, arrive here in the ordinary course of bus-
ness, but without any view Of taking to Europe
the rebel Commissioners. Mr.. b. Z. Bates
Cunard's agent, had already made arrange
ments for coaling the Persia here; but dis
patch received this morning informed him that
the Persia would not come to this port, but
proceed TO New York. Furthermore, 1T was
stated on authority that the Commissioners
would go to Europe, when they did go, by
neither the Niagara nor the Persia.
1t is surmised that the America, which
leaves your port tomorrow for Liverpool may
touch here and take off Messrs. Mason and
slidell, who are very anxious to go by the tlrst
opportunity; but that matter rests with Lord
Lyons. They are, as it were, now IN his
hands, althoug gh not actually delivered up, and
we have not here yet ascertained what dispo-
sition he will make of them. 1t Is certain,
however, that no parade will be made about
the matter when they do go, or by what yes
sell dip of the flag, and gun OF SO may
salute the British ensign and that will be all.
There never was a more quiet city than that
of Boston, pending this event OF rendition,
which has been chronieled as of such vital lm-
portance all over the civilized world Mayor
Wrightmar has no fears of trouble and his
| little guard of harbor police boats do all the
police duty outside the walls of Fort Warren.
IKE SUBSTITUTES FOR AEssgs. xAsoS AND sl1
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION.

It appears from correspondents, writing to
Cincinnati paper, that the burnside expedi-
ton is fitting out for the waters of Eeastern
Virginia. What facilities the said correspon-
dent possesses to get the truth of the matter,
VIC do not know, but it seems to accord with
the statement made by party from the North
who passed through here several days since
That seemed to be his opinion, founded on
common rumor prevalent at the North, togeth-
er with the fact as reported that the vessels
comprising the fleet were of such a nature as
not to be prepared for long voyage.-Nor-
folk Day Book.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
PERSONAL,
The Tarboro' Southernor says :

The Tarboro' Southernor says:
Lit. Col. Johnson taken prisoner at Hatieras,
and released on parole, passed through this town
a few day ago, on his return to his home in Green
vile. He states that the prisoners at Fort " ar
rem, are treated as well as could be expected, and
that the war feeling at the Ncrth was unabated.
He appears to be in fine health and spirits. e
Capt. Yeowly also passed through this town
on his way to Greenvie. He reports everything
quiet at Roanoke Island. and no expectation is
entertained of an attack there. From his ap-
pearance. we would infer that camp life also
agrees with him.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
newly developed strength and newly manifest

newly developed strength and newly n''''''e'V
ed spirit. :.,
In the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, win
and Mon,tree-at West berty and Hazle Green
and Owensville-and all throug gh the Blue Grass
counties are indications of life and power that
must strike terror into the coward hearts of the
tyrant and his hireliDg tools ana oase- born MN
the people, and teach them that their days
are nun bered in the land
/ Thank God Kentuckians, "there's life in the
old land YETI Let the loyal sons of of<Virginia s
daughters, eddest born of States in The first I'M
pulse of their joy gather around the "fag of the
free and bear it. through fire, and food, and
DEATH to the borders of the Commonwealth on the
east and north and west. sweeping away as chaff
before the wind, as stubble before the fire, all
those who have thrust your State into dishon.
ored grave, and made you the slaves of strangers
who are not worthy to unloose the latches of your
shoes.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
San FRANCIsCO. Jan. d., 1862.

erty-$5JO,OOO IN Treasure E1-It0Ute .JoT'
Neao York.
SAN Francisco, Jan. l., 1862.
The stormy weather has interrupted tele-
graphic communication within the State and
over the Sierra Nevada since the Oath ult.-
The foods here have been renewed to great
extent throughout the valley and a portion of
the State Sacramento and Stockton have
been partially overlooked again, without, how
ever, much damage. Business with the interior
is suspended
More property has been destroyed in the
State by this freshet than by all the freshets
heretofore since the country has been settled
by Americans.
The weather was pleasant to-day.
The steamer Golden Age sailed for Panama,
with one hundred passengers and $590,OOO in
treasure for New York, and $l7o,0O0 for Eng
land.
Judge Hoger yesterday issued an injunction
staying the sale of the Broderick estate until
the question of the forgery of Mr.. Broderick' S
will is investigated
Arrived 2sth ult., steamer Uncle Sam, Pana-
ma 29tb, ship r. B. Forbes, Boston bark
Zephyr, New York; 30th, ship Red Gauntlet,
New York. Sailed 29th, ship Euterpe, New
York Nonparell, Falmouth.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14

nesday afternoon, we learn had been wounded
by shot in the back and died Thursday night.
He stated that the force which landed at Port
Royal ferry was but two thousand strong
We did not learn his name, but it was stated
that he was from Michigan. There had been
no further demonstration in this direction up
to Il o'clock Friday morning.
From passengers from White Point we learn
that all was quiet at that post, some Of the
enemys gunboats now and then make move
ment in that direction and have been throwing
few shells but doing very Iittle damage.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
From the Courier of the 4th we obtain the

From the Courier of the 4th we obtain the
following news from the coast:
The anxiety to hear yesterday from our
troops now directly facing the enemy at Port
Royal Ferry, was intense. ltappears now that
the report of renewal of the fight on Thurs
day was unfounded. The party who first at
tempted landing being driven to their gun
boats were afterwards reinforced and succeed
ed IN effecting a landing. Under cover OF their
gun boats they took possession of the ferry and
the battery erected at its head. The guns,
however, with the exception of one which was
accdently thrown from its carriage, and alter
wards spiked, were safely removed by our
troops A report from some of the pIckets
that the enemy were marching on the Comba-
hee road endeavorlng TO outHank our troops,
caused them to fall back about three miles and
take upa position out CT the reach OF the IRE
from the gunboats
Our pickets. we learn, extend as far as Gar
denis Corner and Bridge Church. The enemy
have commenced entrenching at the Ferry
Their gunboats, the most Of yesterday, were
engaged III shellng the woods and plantations
IN the neighborhood of Port Royal. Several
buildings at Pages Point in striking distance,
were riddled with shell. 1t Is believed that
these movements Of the enemy in running up
the small creeks and inlets with view OF
testing the most advantageous point to throw
a large attacking force upon the line of the
Savannah Rail Road. They will find it a
hard road to travel" however, should they
ever gain confidence enough to advance to
meet our troops on anything like an equality.
It may not be prudent to speak of the pre-
parations that have been made for their re-
ception, bat we feel assured that their move
ments will not be SO rapid nor so pleasant as
those which have been made upon an element
where no opposition could well be made to their
progress
The prisoner captured by our men on We'd
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14

Especial DISPATCH To THE PETERSBURG EXPRESS.
NORFOLK, Jan 6.-By flag of truce from For
tress Monroe, the Day Book has obtained the
New York Herald of Friday last
Messrs. Mason and slidell, accompanied by
their Secretaries, sailed in the British man-of-
war, Rinaldo, from Provincetown, Mass, on
the 1st of January, during the prevalence OF
perfect hurricans.
Generals Mcclellan and Marcy are better.
Three thousand troops, for Picaynne Butler $
Expedition, sailed on the Yankee ship C0nStt-
tuition on the 3rd Of January.
Gen. Williams of kars, is erecting fortifca-
tions to command Detroit.
Spanish troops entered the city and fort at
Vera Cruz on the 18th of December, without
opposition. The Mexicans abandoned all their
artillery and munitions.
The French feet has arrived at Havana.
The London Times is highly indignant at
the Stone Blockade. and calls it an act Of hos
tilify to the whole human race.
The French Press crticises Linco,ns mes
sa re urfavorabl,-. d.
TsEcoND DISPATCH
There is trouble amongst the operatives in
all the Northern navy yards. They refuse to
answer to the roll call and hold meetings to
protest against government acquisitions.
Hon. Mr. Ely has made a speech in New
York, in which he says that Gen. McC}e1lan's
vast army had too much to do, and that Lin
coin is fighting people who are terribly in
earnest-who will war even to the knife, and
will spare neither life nor treasure to prevent
the Federal advance.
The ability of Stevens iron battery to
withstand shell and shot was to be tested
on the 4th.
The London Times denounces the barbarity
and bloodthirstness of the Puritars, and com
pares Lincoln to the despots Of the old world
and descants on his lack of craftsmanship.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
FROM THE SOUTHERN COAST.

HANDsBoRo', (bezo0 Neao Orleans,) Jan. =
No additional vessels have been added to the
Federal feet nthe sound They seem to be 90
ing but little The firing aud CONSERVATION when
resulted on the Sd inst, is reported to have
been from one of the shots having ser1onsiv
injured French vessel off Ship Island"
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14

FRE.-On Saturday evening, the 2Ist ultimo,
one of the Messrs. Fries gas houses discov-
cred to be on fire, but fortunately the evening
was calm and the fire was confined to the house
in which it originated A large number of our
citizens promptly repaired to the spot with the
two Engines, and aided in extinguishhing the
flames.
The new gas house, erected Immediately in the
rear Of the one consumed. had just been finished
and being fire proof, uninjured.
Gas again Oh hand on Sunday evening"
SuLeHa Press.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
DEMORALIZATION OF THE LINCOLN
ARMY IN THE WEST

NASHVILLE, Jan. 5.-The Legislative Coun-
Gil of Kentucky, yesterday, elected Fl. c. Bur
net and VIM. E. Sinms, Confederate Senators.
1t was reported at Bowling Green yesterday
that 1000 Federals were at Brownsville, and
that their cavalry scouts to the number of
about 300 had driven in some so Confederate
pickets.
Captain Eaton, who has just deserted from
Lincoln's army at Calhoun reached Hopkins
vile on the night of the 31st, together with 4
others deserted from Fort Clarke reports that
the Federal army at Calhoun are being demon
allied. Deserters occur daily, and threats of
mutiny are openly and defiently made. He
stated so great is the dissatisfaction pervadng
that the army itself will desert by thousands.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-14
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