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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
Additional and Very Interesting from Fort


Additional and Very Interesting from Fort
Henry.
The correspondent of the ST. Louis Re
publican gives some very interesting items
concerning the movements of our gunboats
up the Tennessee River and their reception
by the people. We copy:
Fort Henry, February IL.
Everywhere the people insisted on load.
ing the visitors with presents, and from here
to Florence the Tennessee can be navigated
with almost as much safety as the Ohio. All
the Secessionists had left, and were in the
rebel regiments at different points. The
people stated that they had not been allowed
the use of the ballot box for years; that
armed desperadoes had controlled every
thing. If they could have voted as they
wished, Tennessee would never have gone
out of the Union. Blessings, cheers, and the
widest enthusiasm greeted the gunboats
every. where.
At Savannah, Eastport, Florence, and
other towns in the three States of Tennessee,
Mississippi and Alabama, the scenes were
the same, and the people stated that If furn-
ished with arms they could, in two months,
be again part of the United States.
The whole rebel press is controlled by
politicians, and does not at all speak the peo-
pies feelings. All the officers say it is i'm
possible for moment to doubt the earnest
ness of the greetings and joy that met them
everywhere.
The Secession element is composed there
entirely of the lawless portions of the COM
munity, who overawe by violence the order
loving and Union citizens.
Numbers of prominent men came forward
and stated that should Union army enter
Tennessee fifty Thousand men, ready and
anxious to protect their homes, would at
once cluster around it. Under laws order.
ing them at once to join the Confederate
service or lose their property, all have had
to comply with the demand in self defense.
Of the vessels brought down as prizes, two
arrived here safely, and have been taken to
Cairo; the other, named the Muscle, and
loaded with pig iron, sunk on the way
down; and the Edstport partly finished
rebel gun-boat, is something of a curiosity
the hull is $50 feet long, and very strongly
built. Its sides are built 80 as to be
strengthen ed or rendered shot-proof by
tightly pressing bales Of cotton, and also
thin plates of iron.
The steamer Illinois went up yesterday to
Paris Landing, fifteen miles above here, and
brought away large quantity Of tobacco
Twenty five hogsheads in all were taken
also some other property. Piles of pig iron
| are lying on the bank near there, where il
was placed for shipment to Memphis. Thi
| will be removed as soon as possible. Tht
| property thus far captured, resulting from
the victory, will amount to million O
dollars.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
Whereabouts of Rebel Generals

A Nashville Union and american, of the
9th, states that on that day the following of.
fcers were in the city: Generals Beauregard,
Pillow and Cheatham. Gideon j. is de-
scribed os in poor health. 1t also contains
General Beauregard's plan of the battle OF
Msnassas Plains, and prodgiou5 specula ions
of what the hero will do at Columbus. Num-
erous articles are copied from Southern pa
pers, asking the Government to take some
means to keep the soldiers in service, as their
term of enlistment is expiring, and they are
fast becoming demoralized. The paper also
recommends the volunteers unable to obtain
muskets to drill with wooden guns, and
states that large amounts of Confederate
stores are lying on the banks of the Cumber'
land
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

A more unprincipled and selfish politician
never lived than Wise; and probably no one
was more instrumental in forcing Virginia
into the Secession ranks than he. We hope
tJ'day to be enabled to announce that the
arch-traitor 10 prisoner to Gen. Burnside
as it is said he was in command at Roanoke
Island, and as measures had been taken tc
cut off the retreat of the rebels, the next adj
vices will, we hope and believe, announce
the capture of Wise and his whole army
Baltimore Clipper, 1lth.
True TO his instinct, Gov. Wise again ran
away from approaching battle. The rebel
account Via Norfolk states that Wise was
sick, ard was carried in an ambulance to
Nagg's Head,where he went on board a steam
boat. His sickness was no doubt caused by
bad whisky. He was drunk again-or it
was the same old drunk.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15


The following concerning Fort Henry,
will be read just now with interest:
Correspondence Of the Missouri Democrat.1
Fort HENRY, TENN, February 10.
yesterday paid visit to the westerly
side of the river, where the Paducah force
has been encamped since the reduction of
Fort Henry. The bluffs on this side of the
stream are high and commanding, arising
in many instar ces, two or Two hundred and
fifty feet above the level of the river
Although the bluffs are high and COM
mandipg, there is still considerable low land
intervening between the landing and the
bottom of the bills, and over these bottoms
is water varying from six inches to ten feet
iu depth. Over this little lake all of the
stores; camp equipnge, &c, has to be trans
ported.
AS the ferry boat approached the landing
here, the scene presented is quite of Vene-
tiaD character. To be sure, there a,e neither
goDdolas nor palaces, but there are auy num-
Der OF gODdOneTs. and quasi crafts, and
general owing of water, which imagine is
only to be witnessed in city of the sea-
There are barges aud hltboais, yawls and
skiffs and Iafts, good, bad and indiffere 1T,
which, with their loads of soldiers, commits.
sary stores, tents, mess chests, and various
ODDS and ends OF soldiers kit, are being
continuously transported hirher and thither,
among the trees and brush, which rear their
heads above the swollen waters.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
Anew Kind of Ammunition.

A singular incident of the attack on Fort
Henry is related by the Evansville journal.
The rains which had fallen for some days
before the fight softened the earthworks into
a sort of heavy mud; during the engagement
a shot from the Esse1 threw great wad Of
this mud into the muzzle Of the ten inch
colum0ad in the fort The rebels not motto
ing the queer cartridge thus furnished them
rammed in theirs, and of course drove the
mud in ahead of it, filing up the vent aut
chamber so that the gun could not be fired
Tie Journal says the double load of mud apC
powder is still in the gun, and it will TAKE
some trouble to get il out.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

Another assessment has been made for the
purpose of repairing damages to railways
by 1ebellious vaudals in Missouri. Disloyal
property owners along the Quincy and Pal
myra Railroad have been notified by cir
culer letters that al assessment has been
made on them for the cost of frepairs on said
road, as follows:
Temporary bridge over North River, 1880;
Fabius River, $3.50; North River bridge,
$4,2OC FsbiuS River, $S,S65. Making total
levy Of SIG l15, which may be paid in money,
or labor, or material,
A few more assessments will probably con.
virce the owners OF property along the lines
of railways that it is their interet to pre-.
vent bridges from being burned,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
The Hnnier EXnehitinn.

1t seems the great expedition which was
to have been commanded by General Lane,
has not been abandoned, but is to move
under direction of General Hunter. 1t is
said great activity prevails at Fort Leaven.
worth in preparation for the expedition.
Troops and supplies are being concentrated
in the southern portions of the State, and
indications appear favorable for an early ad.
vance. General Hunter.is working earnestly
and increasingly in perfecting the details oI
the expedition, and every department is
pushed to its utmost capacity. Seven regi-
ments of cavalry, three full batteries of artil.
leIy, with Wizard and Parrott guns, and four
regiments of infantry are now en- route from
the East, and are daily expected to join the
expedition, which will be one of the mos
formidable as yet organized during the war
1t is intended for lighting division, and will
not disappoint the hopes of the cOuntry.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
On 10 NienpIlis.

Whether there is any military necessity
for our troops to march to Memphis or not,
we can not say. We are informed that there
are row in that city 100000 hogsheads oi
sugar. Ifsuch is the fact, we think there is
good and sufficient ground for forward
movement" in that direction. Should our
bold soldiers reach that place, each one of
them might have sugar plum and an extra
quantity in their coffee, The opening Of
100000 hogsheads OF sugar would most pro-
baby cause a material decline in the price
Of that artiCle-a thing much desired just
now.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

AT the second sale OF Secesh property in
st. Louis, levied on for the support of
Unionists who had been driven from their
homes, certain Mr. GRAF became purchaser
of elk shares, of 800 each, OF Mechanics
Bank stock, at $75 per share. Subsequently
he announced that he had concluded not to
take them, believing the price was too large.
Mr.. Graaf was waited upon by the U. s.
Police, who exhibited an order for his arrest
and detention in prison till the payment
should be made. He tbereupon reconsidered
his determination, and handed over the
amount of his bill.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
GCOrIespcnder ce OF the New York Times.l


1t is not doubted now, that no weYer bril-
liant the party lately given at the White
House, and however Well-intended the en- q
IeItaiDment, it had been better omitted alto
gether. | know that letters have been re-
ceived here, written in the blood stained
camps of Somerset, containing the most Bit
ter reproaches on the vain and costly parade
that the Herald was foreshadowing. The
question was asked with irightful earnest
ness and impressiveness: SIS il thus that ye
eat and drink in revelry, while the nations
enemy is besieging your very gates, and your
people are suffering the pangs Of hunger
thirst and cold in camp, or dying of wounds
on the battle field 2"
1t is known that Wykoff was a common
huckster of war contracts last summer,
under Camerons reign. He was scarcely to
be met with, any day, that he did not have
contract TO sell that he had obtained from
the Secretary of War, or some other high
Government official.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
RniIrond Accident.

The Buffalo Commercial notes a terrible
casualty which occurred on Monday last on
the New York and Erie Road. a switch
engine, while crossing a road near Dunkirk
station, ran into sleigh, in which we're Mr.
James and wife, of Sheridan. The latter
jumped to the track Immediately in front Of
the engine, and was instantly crushed be.
meath it. Mr.. James escaped harm, but on
seeing his wife thus mangled leaped from
his sleigh, exclaimiug, you have killed my
wife !" and fell to the earth dead.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
The News To-day.

The news we print this afternoon is of the
most cheering character, and we'll calculated
to raise the spirits of the most desponding.
The rebellion has received, we think, some
blows from which it cannot possibly recover;
the rebels are panic.stricken aud despond-
ent. 1t really looks as though the good
time" which has been so long and anxiously
looked for is now within sight.
Fort Doneson, we have no good reason
to doubt, is now in possession of our troops.
At this writing we have no later news from
that point than that contained in the morn
ing journals; but we shall have later news
this afternoon or to. morrow at farthest.
The next cry will be, "On to Nashville"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

A MATTER of congratulation, connected
with the capture of Roanoke Island, is the
annihilation of Commodore" Lynchs rebel
navy. Lynch was for many years resident
of West Philadelphia. He earned vagrant
livelihood by lecturing at odd times upon
the Dead Sea, the Jordan and other sacred
Asiatic localities. These he was enabled to
visit by the magnanimity OF the United
States Government, and so turned his public
mission to private and pecuniary account
His favorite quotation in such nomadc sea.
sons was celebrated stanza from Tom Moore
1t may come in place at present:
"May lies undying emp for him
Be druRged with treRCheries TO the brim:
With hopes that but allure to fade
With JOys that vanish while he sips
Like Dead Sea fruits Il at tempt the eye,
But turn TO ashe on the lips |"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

RENUSCIATIoN OF SpIRITUALIsM.-Rev O.
d. Miller, of Nashua, n Fl who says he has
been spiIituaist medium for nearly eleven
years, writes TO the Christian Freeman of the
3lst ult, that seeing no prospect OF good re-
sultipg from spirituslism, and that it has
been the source of great deal of suffering
and harm to him, be has thought it his dury
to renounce it, and hopes others may profit
by bis sad experience. Further, he enters his
solemn protest against it, as fraught with
much evil TO the community.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

Our navy, that was the pride of the War
ancient renown. Dupont Foote, Stringham
and Burnside are names that will be trans
mitted TO history with those OF Lawrence,
Perry, Hull and Bainbridge. If the European
Powers should ever take part with this sac ;
ri eRious rebellion, we look to our navy TO
keep the seas open and Vindicate our seamen
and marines
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

A SINGULAR ACCIDENT NT-The London (O)
Democrat says that on the morning of the 3D.
inst, while the family were sitting at break.
fast little son of E D. aud Rebacca
Whittecar, some four years of age, attempted
TO- climb into child's "high chair" but
slipped wooden piD, which had supported
the, foot board, striking the child on the
back, On examination, mere abrasion of
the skin was discovered, and the child was
placed at the table and began eating, when
suddenly it screamed, and within ten min
utes was q corpse.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

The late victories open new doors of hope
and confidence to our countrymeR. The de-.
spending will gain new courage, the active
new energy, and the Jealous new zeal. The
Almighty Ruler of events has rarely permit
led the destruction of a nation while it was
filing q noble mission; aud all true men
can now breathe freer and deeper In the faith
that this Republic will remain henceforth
and forever ono and in Invisible.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

The telegraph tells US that the rebel Con-
gress had deemed the prevalence of drunk
enness in the army Of enough Importance to
enact law specially to prevent it, "Naine
law with Richmond trimmings, and the
trimmings a good deal harder than the law.
The latter only prohibits the manufacture
and sale, but the former seizes the corn that
is intended for the manufacturer.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

In North Carolina, not far from Roanoke
Island, is located town called Jerusalem.
1t will not long remain in the possession OF
the Philistines. Another town on Albemarle
Sound is called Union. When our troops
get the Union, Union will be speedily re.
stored to the Union, despite Secession ordi-
nances. Another leading town is Colds
borough, where we hope Commodore Colds
borough will be Hospitality entertained. The
rebels should not complain if we send oul
Goldsborough TO take theirs.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

THE Captain Jones taken prisoner at Fort
Henry is G R. G. Jones, of Dubuque, lowe,
son of General George W. Jones, late Minis
ter to BogotA, now in Fort Lafayette. The
Dubuque Herald doubts whether even Cap.
tain Jones family knew he was in the rebel
army, and they are probably as much sur
prised to hear of his capture as il any thing
else unforeseen and unexpected had beiallen
him.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
Goder fOr March

This lady's book-really the lady's book of
Amortization March is already issued, and a
copy sent us by G. N. Lewis, % Sixth, street,
who is agent for the Lady'S Book in this
city. This No. is a beautiful one-elegantly
illustrated, and filled with great variety of
stories, poetry and miscellaneous articles.
The ladies will be sure to buy it.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
Second Sight,

Which, as presented by the renowned "Seer," is
alike amazing and inexpicsble.
The great desire on the part of the music loving
community to hear more Of Mr.. Hellers
Matchless Piano.forte Playing,
VIII b. gratifed to the fullest extent, inasmuch as
the immense labor of preparation for the projected
tour throughout the world has hitherto prevented
hin, from devoting sufficient time to his instru-
ment, which preparation being now perfected, he
is enabled to give such attention to his duties as to
insure first class prominence TO this great
FEATURE OF The ENTEBTAINMENT,
Besides playing each evening one grand chef
@uyre of popular authors, mr. Heller will perform
Sey eral New Compositions,
Written in his peculiarly fascinating style, ard
which will undoubtedly become standard pieces
The extensiN Q and ineXhaustble rerertoire of tic
great modein NecromsnCer will enable him to pro.
UuCe entire
Change of Performance Each Riuht.
To meet the exigency of the times, the price of
admission has been placed
Dress Circle Balcony and ParQuette ...... 30 Cents
Children under ten years..."...........i5 s Cents.
Gallery Cents.
Reserved Seats 10 lie secured at tine Box
office during the day, to Circles and
ParQuette. Cents.
ftrohr splendid Orchestra will play the Over
turc at ~ O'Clock precisely. fel5
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

By the report of the State Supervisor of
Printing, made to the Legislature the other
day, it appears that the publication of the
Agricultural Report costs the State from ST.
BOO to $l,seO per year, This is a pretty
round sum. Would it not be well for the
Legislature 70 suspend this report2
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

We fuIIy concur with the Philadelphia
Ledger in the following:
The charges against Gen. Stone are misbe-
havior at Balls Bluff, corresponding with
rebels, receiving visits from them in his
camp, suffering strong work to be built by
them under his guns without molestation,
and treacherous design to expose his force
to capture, under pretense of orders never
given. II these charges be true, instead of
being sent TO Fort Lafayette prisoner, he
ought TO be at once court.martialed aud shot,
as an example, and as proper punishment
for such unparalleled treachery.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

PRIVATE soldier in the ranks of the
Twenty-second Indiana has been appointed
Chaplain Of the regiment. That is the kind
Ofpromotion we like to notice-promotion
from the ranks in all cases where suitable
qualifications can be found.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

A CHEERING revival is in progress at the
Park.street Methodist Church, of this CITY.
We also learn that the work of grace is pros
crossing in churches Of other demo limitations.
There is certainly wide field of opera
tons, and much work for the laborers
therein
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

DEATH OF JoHH REA.-The London 20 J
Democrat announces the sudden death of
Mr., Res, on the lst instant, at his residence,
in Oak Ron Township, Madison County.
Mr.. Rea had been a citizen OF that county
since his boyhood, and at the time of his
death was ab?nt sixty yeas Of age.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

Professor Lowe is about shipping balloon
and equipage from Washington TO Cairo, for
the Mississippi expedition.-ExehGnge.
Are not these balloons very expensive
playthiDgs2 If any useful information has
been attained by means of balloons, we
have yet TO learn what it was.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

o. JENNINGS WISE, reported shot through
the hip at Roanoke, is the former editor of
the Richmond Enquirer, who shot SherrArd
Clemens through the hip in a duel, laming
the latter for life.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15

We call attention to the advertisement Of
Hair Tonic prepared by Mrs. Hillyer, Of
this city. This Tonic comes before the pub.
lie with strong recommendation from both
ladies' and gentlemen.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
Tnxinr EeMsnnnera.

The tax on newspapers is strongly opposed
by the Boston He,aid L. says that taxa
ton should be upon results. not msdns, and
then it will be equal" aud instances as an
unjust tax, that proposed for newspapers
upon their circulation. It says 'some news
papers make money on their circulation and
some do not. Such a tax would kill the
enterprise upon which it was laid. OF course
the only just way would he to lay tax upon
the property of the proprietors, which
represents the results of heir operations 10
ValuiDg their property, not only the circula-
tion Of their papers, but all their sources of
revenue would be measured and taken into
account. 1t would be strange policy to
levy tax upon every hill of corn planted
in the country, without regard to the result,
which may be affected BY the crow, the
worm, the frost, and the nature of the soil
but this would be just as reasonable as to
tax the circulation of rewspapers.n
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-15
MARRIED..
INIEIl.
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