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In simple Justice to Judge Manuing ne must
say that he was no douJtactuatcd by patriotic
well deserved tribute to Gov. Yates in doing
20. No matter by whom attacked, he said he
would defend him for Ills noble patriotism in
hastening to the field Of battle to offer succor
and consolation to his wounded soldiers. The
Judge, ever since the news Of the victory, has
been completely carried away by his feelings
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AUD1ToEs OfFIGK. STAIR OF lIlETo1a
Springfield, February Sd. 1862
Whereas The Continental Insurance Comp 10
Gated at New York city, in the State Of New fork,
has filed IN this Office = Statement Of The coa-
duou Of its affairs, as required b. AN act to
regulate The .Agepc1es Of 1nsuzance Companies
proved February l4th 1sa act amendatory thereto
paDy has furnished satisfactory evidence that it is pos
ecssed Of the required amount Of capital invested il
Eiocks and mortgages, and has fled in this ofaca
written Instrument signed by the President ald scGce
tary thereot appointing B. ". PHHLRs 4 CO..
ton of the business OF said Company, and fully
anti unreseryedly authorizing them 70 aeknoE,
ledge service Of process for and On behalf Of said
Company consenting that seryfee Of process upon
1y rs sa:a agents shan ne taken and hela t. oe y
sd - seTEfa pgo9 she Cosnpany and waving al
Nov. therefore. In parS1ance OF Ehe provisions q:
Pubic accounts Of the State Of Illinois, DO hereby
certify that the said B. r. PHILLIPS CO. are
authorized as agents for tho said Company, 70
transact the business Of Insurance IN this State
un;H the thirty first day Of January, In the yes1
eighteen hundred and three 80 far IS they may be
legally empowered 50 to do W said COMPANY
S~-1 II Testimony Whereof I have heteGnto
e~-,--,my Office at Springfield. this third day O,
JESSE & DUBOIS. Auditor 2. l.
IL. ", PHILLIPS d Cos,
Agents for Chicago and vicinity.
once No = Board OF Trade Building. Water street
tE.0kff1i1D
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The following section was adopted:
SEC. !. No hank or banking corporation, nor any
association OF corporation. with powers Of circua
ton OF deposit; CT any banking powers shall here
after be created in this State. This section ehal1
take effect and be in force Immediately, Us por-
tiuu OF, and IS amendment to the Constitution
Of this State. and the same shall be and remain in
force as such unless rejected by the people, npon
same, Us provided in this Constitution.
Sec. 2. The General Assembly shall have no
power to pass any law whereby tho charters Of any
uny association or corporation with any banking
powers in this State, shall be revived, enlarged,
extended or renewed, or whereby any Of said
poration with any banking powers, shall acquire
any rights or privileges which they do not now
possess, under the Constitution Of this State aud
tie laws passed in pursuance thereof.
, 1862-02-20

The Goveruor, Auditor, Treasurer Secretary OF
State, AID ATTORNEY General shall receive snch
compensation as shall he provided by law, which
comp, nsation shall not be increased OF iuiniehed
20 as TO affect the compensation Of the person or
pcEsnns holding such office Offices during their
cont FINANCE in office: f0rided the compensation
Of the Governor shall Iot exceed three thousand
dollars per annun, shalf the salary or compen-
satipn ct either Of the above named officers exceed
two thousand dollars Per AMMAN, and such officers
shall receive other e1nolumcnt OF allowance
! whatever.
, 1862-02-20

THE FORT DoNELsoN PRISONERS.
II is stated that 5000 Of tho Fort Dione1son
prisoners will he kept at Camp Butler, nea.
this city, and a larger number at Camp Doug
las, Chicago
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %. 1852
An immense amount Of powder expended here
this morning in firing sautes in honor to the Birthday Of
the Father Of his Country"
The salutes fired in the different sections OF the
city and from the Navy Yard at Camden.
The city is liberaly decorated with bunting.
Volunteers and Home Guards mastering in all quar-
ters of the city.
military inspection is to take place Broad street,
the troops will be reviewed by the Governor Legis
ature and other digntares from the platform in front
Of the Academy Of Music
Washingtons Farewell Address will be read at the
Academy Of Music in the evening
The Governor, members Of the Legislature military
officers and others will partake of grand dinner at the
Continental Hotel.
Ample preparations making in all sections OF the
city for an illumination this evening.
The hote g. newspaper offices and Cornelius Bakers
store Chestnut will make splendid display
The military parade will be very large II is supposed
that 10, 600 men will be under arms.
Business is generally suspended.
Chestnut street and Newspaper square, Third street.
light day with brilliant iuminations, provided
by the lberaty OF private citizens All newspaper
Offices together with the American Telegraph Company's
Office. gaily festooned with flags illuminated by
transparences, &c The gloom OF the State House and
the Hall Of Independence in relief to the dazzling
light that met the eye from all points, though much
prise expressed by citizens at this lack Of patriotism
on the part Of the city officials.
The State legislature together with the Governor and
other State officials bcng entertained at the Cont
thing has untedo render this festive occasion extraor
dinary preentious. The display Of military larger
than before In this city and the city has been
crowded with people from all parts OF the surrounding
country. There was an unusual manifestation Of plea
sure and rejoicing At the defeat Of the rebellion.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
News from the Bahamas.


BY the steamer Karnak, which arrived At this port
on Friday We have dates from Nassau 10 the 17th Of
February.
The Southern steamer Nelly arrived at Nassau from
Charleston during the night Of the 11th Of February,
with cargo OF cotton. She left that port Saturday
last, sth inst, and brought news to that date.
The rebel steamer Kate had also arrived, and sailed
again.
The Guardian has the following concerning the Con.
oueror regret 10 state that her Maesys ship Con-
qusrer has completely broken up, and all that remained
above when the Steady left her bowsprit and
part Of the forecasc Every sxeon was used TO save
the stores &C. long the vessel could be
but the 18th the sea breaking heavily that the
boats could not again get near her, and on Sunday
the 10Th, the ship gave evident symptoms Of break.
ing up The mizen mast went over the side in
the early part OF the day, the main at about Ave
o'clock, and on Monday morning II was found that
the foremast had also gone and the after part Of
the ship disappeared. large portions Of the wreck,
masts, &c. were still the ship on the reef
whore she struck her bow appears TO be firmly fixed
the bottom, and although II has stood most Of the sea- II
IL still to be seen q little above water.
The beach is srewn with her tmbsrs in all directions
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
NEW YORK.

GRnSPoRI, Feb 22 1852.
washingtons Birthday has been more generally
observed here to-day tsan ever before Sautes were
during the morning and the bells rung for several
hours The flag Of Union s floating from all parts Of
the village and the shipping is gay with colors. The
Suffolk Times publishing Office is trimmed with ever
green's has portraits OF George and Martha Washing
ton suspended its 'front.' The entire Fire Department
is paradng this afternoon. This celebration the more
noticeable it liz the result Of prearranged pro-
grame but Of the spontaneous feelings and patriotism
OF the community
ALBANY, Feb. 20, 1852.
washingtons Birthday is being celebrated with great
spirit and enthusiasm by the people Of this city.
The military display is good.
A national salute fred At twelve o'clock.
Governor Morgan read Washingtons Farewell Address
in DR.. Sprague's church.
General Anthon delivered eloquent oration In Twed-
die Hall.
The telegraph Office s handsomely illuminated this
evening and decorated with the red, white and blue
buffalo, Feb, %, 1862.
washington's Birthday is being celebrated here in q
most appropriate manner.
The military and civic socetios, and the citizens gene
rally are marching through the streets.
Ex-President Fillmore is reading Washngton's Faro
well Address at Dr. Lords church. where other inter
esting ceremonies are also TO take place
The New York herald., 1862-02-23

The occasion celebrated in Alexandria, where the
Eighth Illinois cavalry and the companies OF the Eighty
eighth Pennsylvania volunteers garrisonng the town
paraded through the principal Streets and listened TO
| the reading of washingtons Farewell Address.
The reading of that immortal document the mos'
prominent feature Of the celebration by all the regi
ments in abe field In every instance the scene was
peculiarly impressive The troops in the respective divi
drawn up in line, and each listened with
marked attention. The patriotic enthusiasm aroused by
the noble sentiments of Father Of hs Country was
fully attested by the cheers which followed the reading
of the Address, bands struck up patriotic and
appropriate airs these ntermnged with the enthu-
cheers Of volunteers rendered the scene ex
ceedngly animated.
Sautes fred from the field batteries and from the
forts along the whole line of defences the surround
ing country reverberatng the booming OF the cannon
rumor prevailed that the rebels, anticipating the
absence from their commands Of Generals in the
Army OF the Potomac who had been invited TO attend
the grand celebration in Washington would make an
attack forces front, hoping to counterbaance
their disastrous defeats in other quarters by
achieving victory the Potomac but those who were
well posted the situation of affairs discredited the
rumor which proved bc unfounded. Due precaution
had been taken and troops prepared to meet
any overtures of the rebels for battle
After the regiments had been dismissed, they amused
themselves in various ways While daylight lasted tar
get shooting and other outdoor sports were in
duged in Subsequently the enjoyed themselves in
their quarters in a more convivial manner.
The glorious victories of the Union arms and the
memories recalled by the recurrence Of this anniver
sary Of washngton's natal day. have had most in
spiritng effect upon troops the Army OF the Poto
mac, who awaiting their opportunity to crush
the rebels at Manassas and march victorious to Richmond
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, FEB. r. 1907.
The day opened with q salute from the guns the
Notifications the ringing Of bells The weather
gloomy, but the streets were dsnssly thronssd with
people.
procession composed Of detachments OF infantry
tlery and cavalry, from Camp Dsnnison, and different
societies OF the city, commenced moving At ten O'Clock,
and marched through the principal streets.
In the afternoon washngton's Farewell Address was
read address delivered and patriotic songs sung Ut
Pikss Opera House TO . large assembly.
10 night there is grand illumination.
Great enthusiasm and good order has prevailed
throughout the day.
CLEVELAND, Feb, %, 1902
To-day has be generally observed as . holiday To-
night the city g finely illuminated The streets were
thronged with people, who exchanged congratulations
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
NEW JERSEY.

TRENTON, Feb. ~, 1862.
The Twenty,s celebrated by meeting Of the
citizens, the Mayor presiding Prayer offered up by
the Rev. o. Walker, followed by the reading Of the
Farewell Address by R. H. Shrevs This afternoon there
is grand military parade.
washingtons Birthday CLOSED here with splendid
illumination, fireworks and general rejoicngs.
The American Telegraph Office, the City Hall and the
principal stores and public buildings are beautifully
decorated with flags.
The streets crowded with people.
HcHTERDoS N j., Feb. 20, 1862
washingtons Birthday is being celebrated here with
great eea The bells are ringing, guns firing, bunting
flying, &c
washingtons Farewell Address will beread in the Town
Hall.
Tonight there will be splnedd display Of fireworks,
grand illumination Of the place and torchlight pro-
cession.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
the CELEBRATION ELSEWHERE.
MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, Feb %, 1862.
Never the history OF Baltimore has there been such
demonstration that today Except the secession
sts tho population Of the city has been in the
Streets testyng their respect for the day by the live
lest demonstrations Of joy. American flags every
where displayed. Four different national sautes were
fred from the four quarters OF the city, and the ladies
covered Washington Monuments with wreaths and bou
quets Of flowers: The military paraded in force and
were reviewed by Major General Dix. Washngton's
Farewell Address read at several places there being
no hall large enough TO contain the multitudes.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
MAINE.

BELFAsT, Feb. Y 1867.
The anniversary Of the Birthday Of Washington is be-
ing most appropriately celebrated in this city.
Our streets are decorated with flags and business is
generally suspended.
One hundred guns were fred at noon and all the bells
OF the city rung.
At large mass meeting, WAshingtons Farewell Ad-
dress was read by Ex-Governor Crosby
Other exercises pertinent to the occasion also took
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22, 1852
The celebration Of washingtons Birthday to-day
the most extensive, magnificent and imposing ever
In the West business entirely suspended; the par
teipaon on the occasion was almost universal and at
tended with spirit and enthusiasm rarely Flags
banners and embens Of loyalty aboundsd everywhere
nspsss houses and residences along the line Of the pro-
cessou we're profusely sod tssefuy decorated and all
seemed strive with sseb other 10 make the finest dis
pT2 Tse procession wss cenpessa s sVn, Gre .Apusana
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
KENTUCKY.

LoUsviIiE, Ky, Feb. 22, 1862
The day. although quite stormy, has been celebrated
here by the firing Of cannon, bonnres, fireworks and
military parade.
AZ the Court House steps washngton's Farewell Ad-
dress was read by Or. T. 8. Bell.
Hon James Guthrie made speech, advocating severe
treatment Of the leading captured rebels, but general
amnesty for the subordinates 1t the close OF the
The audience large, and many ladies present.
Notwithstanding the inclemency Of the weather.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
MASSACHUSETTS.

BosroN, Feb. %, 1862
Business is generally suspended to-day.
Hon, George s. Hilliard read Washingtons Farewell
Address In Faneuil Hall. The old "Cradle Of Liberty
overowed with audience full Of patriotism thank
fulness.
So impressive demonstration has not before been
witnessed since the British evacuated Boston.
National salutes have been fired bells rung and the
Stars and Stripes float from the public buildings and
many private edifceg
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
Arrivals and Departures.
ARRIVALS.

HAVANA Arp NsssAr-steamship Ksrnak-Captans
Grimm, Jos Potter, Hanson, Rice Jas Bartlett and
= Be,encouri, Felipe, BsYss,A Arrons Pachsco
Reid Morrill, n Powell N Kazebee, de quterez, W
Cnrtis w X Weecb, Latting, Eimbul, v Norton,
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
MICHIGAN.

DETROIT, Feb, Y, 1907.
The day has been celebrated BY the firing OF cannon
grand procession general display Of bunting through
out city general suspension Of business and the read
ing OF washington's Farewell Address.
All classes joined in patriotic observance Of the day.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
The Fort Dom clson Prisoners.

CHICAGO, Fob. ~, 1852.
-Four thousand Fort Doneson prisoners have already
rived at Camp Douglas Two thousand more will ariv
tomorrow morning.
ITprAxArorn, Ind, Feb. "a, 1862
Twelve hundred Of the Fort Doneson prisoners arrive
here this afternoon Eighteen hundred more will arrfv
to morrow General Bucknsr and staff and Capt. Morto
are IN route 70 this place.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
REBEL ACCOUNTS.


Telegram to the Richmond Enquirer, Feb. 2o1
GENERALS PILLOW, FLOYD AND BUcKNER CUT THEIR
WAY THROUGH THE FEDERAL LINES.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 10, 1907.
Passengers who reached here from Nashville 10 night
that Bgadier Generals Pillow Floyd and Buckner
after gallant defence Of two days. their way through
The enemy, and IN the neighborhood Of Nashville.
General A. s. Johnston at Gauatn and had idea Of
sarreadering Nashrille.
THE passengers must have left Nashville early Tues
day morning, provided they made all connexions, in
order 10 reach Augusta on Wednesday night. The
they communicate there is up to Tuesday mornng1
THE TENNESSEE NEWS.
From the Richmond Enquirer, Feb. 2o.l
At the time Of writing this have received dos
patches from the West. II, at later hour any should
come they will be found in the tecgraphic column.
despatch however, received here yesterday from
officer in the Quartermasters Department. dated a.
Cleveland, in Tennessee. This is point Chatta-
nooga and is railroad with Nashville Tho
despatch states that Generals Johnston, Poc and BsckXr
Nashrl1e otth large orce and had made
The commissary stores tcere represented as all safe
This statement reasonable in all parts that
in the absence Of more direct information, build
strong hopes upon it. The telegraph must surely be
down between Cleveland and Nashville, receive
news from the latter where most naturally expect
DISASTERS AT FORT DoNRLsoN.
From the Richmond Enquirer, Feb. 201
Very few Of our readers, we presume, placed much
confidence in the Northern reports which have reached
us by flag Of from Fortress Monroe in regard &c
number Of Confederate prisoners taken at Fort Done
SON. We find, ho,oerer that the Yankee report Of fifteen
thousand prisoners being taken much greater than
report hich has Obtained currency IN portions Of H.
South.
The following teegrapho despatch was published IL
the Columbus (Ga) Enquirer Of the 18th inst. and also
in the Augusta (Ga.) papers Of the same date
COLUMBUS, Ga. Feb. II, 1862.
The following despatch received here early thi
morning, causing intense anxiety and excitement
CHATTANOOGA, Feb II, 1862.
ForlDoneson has been taken, with I3 600 confederaes
Nashville has surrendered. Later dispatches from
shelbyvlle confirm the taking Of Nashville by the feds
rasts.
II is strange that such dispatches from excited pri
vate individuals should find their way into newspaper
in the South. Nashville has been surrendered,
there the slightest errdece, so far, 10 sustain the aotense
al to the capture Of Is 900 Confederate soldiers
SICKNESS OF GEN. BEAuREGARD.
From the Charleston Courier, Feb. III
With deep regret we learn that General Bsauregard
SICK in Nashville Of typhoid fever throat.
understand that prayers offered up in
| churches yesterday, commanding him 70 the Dvin
| protection.
Cumberland Gap and Russellville I'm Pos
session Of the Federal Forces.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. ~, 1862
The Cumberland Gap and Russelvlle, Ky, in pos
session Of the Union forces.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
INDIANA.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind FEB q 1867
Business is generally suspended to-day
union meetings are being held in all the churches.
a. Union Hall, this morning, washington's Farewell
Address was read and national airs sung
salutss were fred at daylight and in the afternoon.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
The New York and Rhode Island
Batteries:

Colonel Bliss, tho Superintendent Of the New York
Volunteer depot in this city and district, has detailed
Surgeon Goodrich Of the 1921 regiment New York State
Volunteers medical officer 70 take charge Of the New
York and Rhode Island batteries board the Charter
Oak bound for Port Royal The Charter Oak sailed yes
terday with I've hundred troops on board.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
CONNECTICUT.

CONNECTICUT.
New HAVEN, Conn, Feb. %, 1862.
large national banner was this morning presented to
Mrs Commodore Foote by the students of Yale College
The presentation made by L. T. Chamberlain, Esq
Of the class Of 1853 with appropriate remarks.
An eloquent response, in behalf of Mrs Foote, was
made by Peleah Perit, Esq.
salute OF thirteen guns fired during the presenta
tion.
DANBURY, Conn Feb %, 1862.
Washingtons Birthday enthusiast cally celebrated
here by the ringing of BELLS firing Of cannon reading the
Address and public speaking.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
News from SAN Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb 20, 1862.
Arrived brig Mary Capen, from Boston. Sailed SHIT
Europa, for shanghac.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 21, 1852
The steamer Golden Age sailed to-day for Panama, wi
se7Oo in treasure for New York; and $3.50 900 for m
1Ano. she has but few passengers.
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
RHODE ISLAND.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. %, 1862.
large public meeting is being held this forenoon at
the First Baptist church.
Lieutenant Governor Arnold is reading the Farewell
Address OF Washington to the American people.
Governor Sprague and his staff and an immense audi
dience are in attendance.
There is to be splendid military display this afternoon
The New York herald., 1862-02-23

troops embracing infantry, artillery and cavalry long
line Of citizens in carriages and on horseback
societies, members Of the Union Merchants Exchange
city officers, judges Of the courts, representatives OF
different railroad and express companies, butchers
bakers, draymen, various mechanical arts, including
printing from the Repcaa and Democrat Offices
which distributed copies Of Washingtons Farewell Ad-
dress among the crowd, ana hosts OF devices repre-
senting almost innumerabls ideas. The process
sion fully eight miles long, and occupied
nearly two hours and half in passing the Planters
House upwards Of So 600 persons must have parcipa
ted in the procession hronged the streets along its
route.
The day or festivities will close with an GRAFTON, the
reading Of Washingon's Farewell Address and singing
or patriotic songs tho Mercantile Library Hall tonight
where General Halleck and staff will be in attendance.
The utmost good order and decorum prevailed through
out the entire day
The New York herald., 1862-02-23
Sailing OF the America.

HAIwAx, Feb. %, 1851.
The America arrived from Boston at four and sale
for Liverpool at eight O'Clock P. N. yesterday.
No signs Of the Canada Weather clear