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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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WAsHIN6ros, Jan. II

MILITARY Posr AT EVANSVILLE, IND.
Mr.. Law (opp) Of Ind introduced resolution, whicb
was adopted instructing the Committee Military A.
far to inquire into the proprety Of establishing mill
tary post az OF near Evansville, Indiana
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-21
THE MAYOR OF ALIEN ANDRIA, VA, ON TIE RE
BELIION

srbi,ined we Give the sbsIAncs Of the remarks made
nv Lewis MakerIie Mayor OF Alexandria, Virginia, at
the Union meeting in that city on the sIh inst;
am not nor Is any Union man In Alexandra, &C.
eountAble Tor the coming Of the Uuion troops here
The secessonis,s brought them here and on them let
the responsibility rest. do DO. believe they came with
view 10 interfere with slaves, or to interfere with
slavery They had right 10 como TO endesvor to re-
store Virgins TO the Union. was struck very much al
the message Of Governor Lecher 10 the Legislature now
in session in Richmond when be states that on the Sth
of .pu,ry 1901 oae Gay after thu las: Legislature met
no la caused an INQUIRY to be instituted upon the prob
ability OF being able capture Fortress Monroe. lie
Aid no, tell the people of Virginia the Legislature
aihrr this wear ago that scheme on foot TO seize
the reyerruent fortress and yet during all that session,
iii IprI resolution after resolution was offered and
adopted asking the Federal Government not to increase
the forces of The United States etfeF Una. point
Harpers Ferry II he or the Legislature had intimSted
this intention TO the people, what would IN all human
probability have been the response
did not believe Governor Letcher, do like now
TO bsese ne was in AvoTof breaking up this Uron, but
has been forced into It from circumstances beyond his
control and the pressure around him. For him ss well
AZ the former Governor had great regard and respect
aud stood by them when they were sadly In want OF
ri ,nds in the House Of Deegatei for, somehow or
other. al hough elected by the democrats they bad
brdy friend Of tina; party in the Legislature TO speak
sell of them In the management OF this war think
there has been great buDgug The expenses are enor
nous entirely out of proportion 70 the results so far OBJ
tanned do no, believe II can be carried on by either
p1rty beyond 1862; and the and burders on the
1,ope will break down the country unless greater pro
rsss ia made aud the enormous expenditures reduced
a for the BGol-fog Its restoration u II can be DONE
Cod grant that il may, and that speedily ~ our hopes
az free citizens are centred in the Union at it be sus-
tsned and IL the question asi come whether ve shall
have liberty or slavery, &c; slavery go
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-21
THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE COL. SAMUEL
COLT

IProm the Hartford CourAnt, Jan. 10
The funeral OF COL SIm Colt took place on Tuesday
afternoon at his late residence on Wethersdeld avenue
The time for the obseQues was fixed at three o'clock
nut two hours before tue appointed hour the people
beran 10 gather on the avenue in front Of the house
and on the grounds about it. At two O'Clock there was
stream of people upon both sides Of Main street tend
ing TO the place Upon occasion have the people oil
Tie town come out In such force they came out yes
terday 70 testify their respect TO the man who had adj
ded so greatly 10 the prosperity OF bis native city.
At three O'Clock there Il dense mass OF men, Wo
men aud children packed upon the walks and street In
front of the house. A. that time too, the workmen 10
the armory, marshaled by VIM. II. Green, Esq, con
tractor in the establishment marched from the meadows
preceded by the armory band The gate opened, and
two by two they fled into the north wing Of the build
ing through one Of the parors where the body lay took
their last look Of their late employer and passed through
the library to the exit the southern side OF the build
log. There we're over fifteen hundred OF them ALL and
about an hour was consumed in their passage The Colt
Guard, Company A, Twelfth Regiment Connecticut Vol
unteers followed under command OF Captain George N
Lewis Then ciue the Putnam PhalAnx, Capt Gordon,
and few of the multitude in waiting outside were ad
mitted
The body lay In paror, encased in metallic coffin
and looked very natural. Upon the case were laid
wreaihs Of csmelas and white roses In eyergreens The
services we're conducted by the Rev. Mr. Washburne Of
st. John'schurch, assisted by Assistant Bishop Williams
aod the Rev. Messrs. 4bercrombie and Fisher. Toe
Episcopal burial service was read, and the palbearers
Governor Thomas u. Seymour Hon. Henry c. Deming
l. K. Root, James Il. Ashmead, A. W. Buge Horace
Lord of this city, Col Nay Of PAo Alto fame of New
York;, and Charles Woodbury. E'q Of boston, bore the
body to the tomb which Is situated near the lake. upon
the grounds surrounding the house. Here there were
praysrs aud then the remains lowered to their na
resting place. Over them laid slab Of marble with
Oh i'm MI inscripton:
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-21

the last of the sI Is now ct Roa and musters about
four hundred men, These four hundred have been ne
elected In their equipments clothing medical supples
tsnts and hospital comforts through the nstrumenahy
of some one possessing the power OF annoyance and IN
consequence disease RACES among them 70 horrible
exent
These are the ways in which General Sigel has been
treated but he makes complaint, nor utters word
rtfcting upon any officer Of the army though Il Is evi'
dent he feels the insults keeply.
His resignation has been rendered, and though there
Is some fear that Ii will be accepted the hope is enter
tanned that the matter will be satisfactorily arranged aud
he be able to retain his position The opposition 10 den
Sigel which has resulted in forcing him 70 resign out
of respect for his honor arises from the following
causes The regular army officers, with one or TWO eh'
ceptons are very bitter 10 their denuncaons OF Gene
raj Sigel Some Of them using language that would 3
grace Five Points thief are graduates OF West foint
while Sgel is not This alone Is enough to damn him.
He Is foreigner and the representative OF herman
element or damned Dutch, as it elegsnty express
ed. Had il not been for tse Germans who sprang 70
arms while Americans talking about no coercion,
the federal flag would to-day over ST. Louis or
auy portion OF Missouri south OF the Big Muddy. b. :
cause Gen. Sge OF Teutonic blood that alone enou
20 damn him He has shown military skill and ability
which have made his name iavorably mentioned every
where throughout the North. The envy Of his fellow
officers ia thus excited and many Of them ready TO
adopt auy measures no how urust for bis over
throw repeat that envy, accident OF BIRTH the helm
Gus osnse Of not being West Pointer, and the equally
serious fault of doing something have caused the vas
of red tape wrath to be poured upon Gen. Sgels head
Fiat JHstitid.
While General Sige was lately disabled In st. Louis,
by severe attack Of the rheumatism, he was earnestly
pressed to come to this place and assume command the
territory south Of the Usage and west OF the heramec
being placed under lis control. He came hither at
once and I'd putting the pos in proper condi'
ton and arranging for the march westward whenever
one should be ordered His preparations were fairly
begun when General Curtis was sent here to supersede
him.
General Curtis bears excellent reputation as an Of
,er and bis long and successful career as commander
in active duty in the field have gained for him our re-
soect and esteem Generals gel and Curtis are on very
friendly terms though it is papabe to every one that
the former can but feel deeply aggrieyed a. being LETT
without command almost soon as he entered upon
n
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-21
ANOTHER KENTUCKY DELEGATION TO WASH.
INGTON

A delegation of the Kentucky Legislature and State
government have gone Washington to confer with
Me- Lincoln and the Cabinet. Among them are Lieut.
Governor John W. Fisk AdjutantGensral j. W. Fin.
nell, Senators T. ;. hanhsl and j. X Goodloe, and
Representatives G. P. Webster and Mr. Huston.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-21

Cd The only portion saved was the northern wing, but
Il was much damaged by water. The servants spart-
nsnts and kitchen on the northwest escaped The draw
ing aud ballroom overlooking the park on the south
front and the cutie of rooms occupied by the Prince OF
Wales and the Duke Of Newcastle, the second hoof,
were almost entirely consumed, the walls alone being
left standing. The ball very handsome and
capacious apartment beautifully decorated and finished,
as was also the drawing room adjoining. They were
both unoccupied The furniture and other effects Of the
officers nearly all removed In safety, but OF course
considerably injured.
The origin OF the fire appear TO be enveoped In con-
siderable mystery. All We know Is that at first the
flames appeared to have greatest volume and strength n
the second story, nearly the main entrance. The
opinion lie general however, that the fire was purely ae-
cideutal The building was we believe, folly insured
Within the past years had undergone considerable
repairs and received extensive additions The main por
tons we're erected upwards Of thirty years since aud
occupied successfully BY Governors Sir John Coborne,
S Francis Bond Head. Sir George Arthur, Mr.. Pouett
Thompson, afterwards Lord sydenham, and Sir Edmund
II ,ad ..r
In ls47 the seat Of government being then in Non.
rea was occupied BY the normal school established In
that year. Ga The return Of the government to Toronto
10 s49 IL was used for departmental purposes 10 1885
many additions made the building and the whole
thoroughly repaired for the occupation Of Sir Edward
Head who for four years found il pleasant and COM
Portable residence In 1860 it reted for the Prince
of Wales aud last year hrs Mercer obtained the use OF
ii from the government.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-21
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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-21

The Armory Band played solemn dirge, and the
vast coucoarse dispersed The services were not con,
culsd uut late hour. Among the notah lities pres
sent besides the gallant Nay there were co.. peming
OF the Twelfth regiment Connecticut volunteers Rud his
stan. Mrs L. d. sgou,uey, Hon. Isaac Topcey, late
Secretary of the Navy, and oihers
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28

de6le Of the mountains, 10 which We had Elk
wounded, and the enemy lost sixteen killed
aud large number wounded. We heys. bagg-
ed large number Of prisoners.
A messenger says we were only short dis
tsnce behiLd Prices main body, and would
chase him up the next morning.
When twenty miles out the messenger heard
heavy firing.
There is great abundance Of forage aud
provisions on the route, except -four.
Astrain of sugar and beans starts forward
from here to-night.
CAPTURE OF GEN. PRICE AND STAFF.
ST. LOUIS. Feb. 19. 10. go A. M.-To Maj.
GensTat Mcclellan General Curtis has cap
tured General Price, Colonel Dorsey, Colonel
Cass aud Captain Judge, of Prices staff.
tSigned,l 81. w. HALLEcK, Maj. Gen.
SEnALlA, No., Feb. 10.- Brigadier Gene
raj Price, the son Of General Sterling Price,
Colonel Phillips, Major Cross and Captain
Crosby, were captured near Warsaw ON Sun
day pight, and brought TO this place. The
prisoners were captured By Captain stabbs,
Of the Eighth Iowa Regiment. They had
some 500 recruits for old Price 10 charge, bu,
they bad just crossed the Ossge river, and as
Captain Stubs had but small force, be did
not follow theia.S
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 19-About FIVE thousand
infantry, two or three batteries Of artillery, q
large number Of mules, "a immense quantity
of baggage, stores, &C., left to-day for the
Cumberland river.
Gen. Pope aud staff LEFT this evening fol
Cairo.
About nine hundred OF the Fort Dsnelsou
prisoners, including some forty officers, arriF-
ed here to-day. They viii be forwarded tc
some point East.
The sick end wounded from Fort Dcnelsor
will be returned TO their own States a. far a.
possible. Quite number arrived here to- day
and were seut to lhe Central Hospital.
GEN. HALLECK ON THE VICTORY.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 49-The Msior-Gepera
commanding this Department congratulatci
| Flag Officer Poote, Brigadier General Grant
and the brave officers and men under thei
command, on the recent brilliant victories OF
the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers.
| The war IS not yot ended. Prepare for ne7
conflicts aud new victories. Troops sre con
centrating from every direction. We shal
soon have xn army which will be irresistible
The Uuion flag must be restored. Everywher
the enthralled men 10 the South must be Sc
| free. The soldiers aud sailors of the grsa
West are ready and willing to do this. tn
time and place Aave been dstvm,ne4 on.
Victory and glory await the brave.
BY order OF Major General HALLEcK.
N. ID. Mch1cLeaD, Asst. Adjt. General.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28

We acknowledge the receipt Of your valuable
paper, from time 10 time, and it not that you
have correspondents in the regiment we should
have written 10 you more frequently. Lieut.. Liy-
ingston arrived safe at last. He took the measles
at Fortress Monroe, and was forced to remain two
weeks in hospital He brings several presents for
are quite number of pairs stockings ior which the
ladies' OF SehellsDurg and vicinity have our warm
est thanks.
The boys are mostly weh. All tRat remained
eehiad rs in hospital now here and in good
spirits. forward movement is about beingput in
motisn. An expedition Is about leaving here for
Sanannah. We expect 10 90 along, If so we VIII
no doubt have good time. We want on the main
land, and until We get there viii not feel sat
lsned Gloss and.syou will hear from us again.
J.H. M
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28
GOOD NEWS FROM ALABAMA

ST. LOUIS, Feb. IA Union scout, who
has been operating up the Tennessee and Cum
berland rivers, reached here this morning, AID
reports that one span of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad bridge crossing the Ten
nesses river st Decatur, Alabama, wss des-
tIoyed by the Union n.en of that vicinity, On
Saturday last.
Ii was reported that the bridge st Bridge
port, some sc miles above, was also disabled
but this is not confirmed.
Decatur is in Morgan county, Alabama, on
the south side of the Tcnnessee river. The
Memphls aud Charleston Railroad passes
through 1t, and there is also railroad to
Nashville.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28

yesterday, ut Bloomery Furnace, some twelve
miIes from PAwpaw station OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad TIE attack was made
early in the morning, and resulted in CONS
plete route of the rebels. Their number was
about three thousand, to about two thousand
Of US. We took somo sixty rebels prisoners,
amongst them was Colonel, one Lieut.. Col
Major. an Adjutant, and ifty six priyates,
their loss 10 killed and wounded was heavy,
our loss was only two killed and two wounded
Several Of our cavalry had their horses shot
from, under them. Qne Of them killed out of
ouI force belonged 70 the Riaggold Cavalry OF
Washington county, Penusyivanis. We bad
forced maFch from South Branch TO within
FIVE miles Of Blocmery Furnace where the bat
lie occurred. We are nov encampad 10 pine
woods. Our tents are made of brush, with
rails laid against the trees They are quite
comfortable. We are within thirty six miles
of Winchester, sad I hope by my next letter,
TO record the taking of it. the mountains are
so high in Virginia that the wild geese never
few over them but once, and then il was during a
reigning storm. 1t is very muddy here knee
deep.
The company is 10 deep regret on account
of the loss OF Two Of the bravest and most
patriotic soldiers We bad in the company, james
MeIlnsy, aud Sergt. Croft. The former died il
Harrisburgh, and the latter at Bedford.
7. q. FL. s.
Comp. G, I10 Regt.
L. Y.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28

ST. LOUIS, Feb. l9.-Gen. Halleek has
received dispatches from Fort Denalson stat
ing that one thousand more rebel prisoners have
been taken. They came down the river to re.
lnfcree the fort not knowing that it had
rurrendered, and we're bagged By our
troops.
Professor Swallow, the State Geologist. was
arrested last night, and committed to the mil,
lsaEy prisen on charge of disloyalty.
The names OF the rebel officers captured a.
Warsaw, No., on Saturday last, were ipcor.
rectly reported from Sedalia. They are Brig.
Gen. Price, Col. Dorsey, Col. Cross and Cant.
lDge, all members of Major General Prices
staff.
g ST. Louis, Feb. ia Cairo despatch 10
the Republican says:
The latest advices from Fort DonelsOu re-
pert that the gan-boat St. Louis, Capt. Paul.
ding, proceeded up the Cumberland river tc
Ciarksyille, and found the enemy abandoning
that place in a panic.
Two large fat boats, with munitions Of war
were captured at Rolling Mill, just below
ClaIksTilIe
Everything was being moved to Nashville
as last as possible, where the next rebel stand
would be made.
Everything at Fort Douelson was progress
ing satisfactorily. Our army are encampsd il
the captured works, living comfortably In ,h.
log huts and tents Of the rebels.
The soldiers are very enthusiastic aud snx
ious 10 march sgainst Nashville. With the ex
eeption of severe cold, consequent upon th.
recent exposure, the army was well.
The aCrnal number of prisoners taken wa
ls $3.50, and anoug them Gen. West, who hs
bot been previously mentioned.
GEN. BUcKNER TO BE Held FOR rREAS
ON.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 20.-The Journal learn
lhat Marshal Meriweatber left IAst evening, 70
Cairo, 30 bring Gen. Buckner here, under
kedeFsi warrant from Justice Ca.ron, on
charge Of treason.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28
For the Inqusrtr.
QUkEERS WILL FIGHT.

IL sa very cculmon saying among the peo-
pie OF certain political party, that Quakers
are DOT esteemed as good aud valuable citizens
on account Of their considerations scruples
against Wars aud Pighiings. They, the Qua
kers, adopting the views aud teachings of the
Saviour on that subjert. But we fDd that
when our Country aud Laws are assailed, by
any set CT people either at home or abroad,
they ase up 10 arms for the defence of lbe
country. This subject has be On broaeh. 10
my mind recently, BY the fact that tweniy-sev-
en- Of cur young men, il St. Clair and Napier
Townships, that have been born Of quaker pa.
rents are nov 10 the Uoion array, fighting for
their Country. This fact shows that many
persons have been mistaken IN the estimation
they bave formerly placed in our young Quas
ker Boys. In order 10 substantiAte nv state
nenf, viii tame some of them, that are this
das 10 ths army, viz: Morris Walker, B. II.
Walker, Asabel Walker, Wm. HarbaEqh,
Jason Harbaugh, Joseph Miller, Thomas Gar
re'soR, Eli Garretsnn, Heorge Garretson, Phil
lp Miller, John Smith, Wilson Davis, Wm.
miller, Josiah Sleek, Thomas Sleek, Samuel
oieek, 4 w. Davis, Charles DAvis, Nathan
DAVIS, Wn. Davis, Samuel Carson, Joseph
hafeaugh, George Harbsugb, Nathan Smith,
Robert Smith, Moses Gafrelson, Jeremiah
Gordon.
ST. CLAIR TP.
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HAMPSHIRE CouErY, Va,
Eeb. rs. lS6o

MR. EDIToR: SIR:-as the iaelenaDcy Of
the weather Won't permit any drilling, and no
doubt your numerous readers would be anx>
ioOs q hear Of the late battle which occurred
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28
HILTON HEAD, PoRr RoYAL, s. q.
Jan. %, 1862.
BIZ J. II. MILLER
Written for The lnqRirtr

a dark, dark cloud IS hanging
o'er our oLee happy land;
The cry Of war IS ringing
Far dosn her Southern stTandi
Her noble sons are focking
From North and East and West.
Their war cry is for freedom,
They'll nee her wrongs redressed.
They still remember Sumpter,
By traitorous hands destroyed
They don't forget the actions
OF toe bastard traitor Floyd
They hold TIE sacred Union
Next il their love to God,
And ere they see it severed,
They'll lie beneath the sod,
They'll see her noble standard
Float Ger both land and mains
And crush this great rebellion
Ere they return again.
Some have left their homestesds
Without helping hand,
Beeause they loved their country
And for its cause they II stand.
Many from the work shops,
And ploughing too have como,
To render her assistance
Ere she is broken down;
Tee stndent from the schoolroom
Has left his mates in tears,
7Eascy lsaopv tbey cannot see him.
Perhsps, for many yssrs.
But when We speak of those who've come
Aud mustered at the call,
Wen speak Of those Eho've staid at home,
And their excuse Rithan.
Ose staid because of inward fits,
Another loved his gal,
Aud said If he would 60 and list
He ne'er could marry Sal.
We too have left our homes and friends,
And everything behind,
Twas not for want Of that respect
Which as to them should bind;
Twas that We might the tribute pay
The country claimed of rs,
And then retur@ some future day
On freedoms soil to rest.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28

lngratitade is crime so shameful that the
man was never yet found who would acknoWl,
edge himself guilty of it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28

ISPeesal despatch TO The Mem York TI4bune.l
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Feb Is, 1862.
THE OPERATIONS IN THE SOUTH
WEST.
The plan of the operations which have been
crowned by victory III Kentucky and Tennea-
see was Gen. Halleck's. II did not ori ,inaIa
in this city. Formed in the West, and on ths
ground, 1t was submitted BY GsE. Halleck to
tho President, aud was approved and author
zed BY the President. To Mr Lincoln, who
took the responsibility Of ordering The moves
meHts Ehleh have crushed ths rebellion in the
West, and to Secretary Stanton, the honor and
the credit Of them wholly belong.
---~se-------
CoLoRED. .SoLDIERs.--Ths New Orleans Pic-
ayuns OF Jan. 10Th gives an account Of the
grand review Of the rebel troops in ths, city
on the previous day, from which We copy the
following significant paragraph:
We must also pay deserved compliment to
the companies of free colored naen, all verY
well drilled, and comfortably uniformed. Most
OF these companies, quite nnAided by the Adr
min is'rAtion, have enpplisd themselves with
arms, without regard TO cost or trouble. 0as
of these companies commanded by the we'll.
knoEu veteran, Capt Jordan, vas presented,
iste before the parade, With a fao war flag
OF the new style. This interesting ceremcay
took place at Mr.. Cushing's store. 90 Camp,
near Commoa Street. The presentation wss
made By Nh. Bigney. aud Jordan made, on
this occasion, one Of his most felicitous speech.
es.
lt 10 eyideat that the rebels at least have mo
tender sensibilities on the scOEa of employing
! coiored men as soldiers,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-02-28

John G. BREcKINRIBaE.-This traitor 10
eogernmentwhieh las made Lin all be il, has
anuounced himself az candidste for a seat in
the Confederate Congress He has published
an address to the people Of Kentucky, in which
be defoes his position, thus:
sI am utterly opposed to a reconstruction
of the old government, OF any measure which
in the remotest degree tends in that diIecsiOn.
For one. / shall never consent that peace shall
be made until the very last of all the enemies
of our liberty shall be driven not only from
our@halloFed soil, bat from every foot Of ter
ritory which, By i,s geographical position, nst-
urally belongs 60 the South"