davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
Norfolk and Richmond Must BE De-
fcnded-Jefr. Davis Says He Will Never


Correspondence Of tho Norfolk Day Book.
RICHMOND, April 81, 1852
The news from New Orleans, confirming the fall oi that
city. has bocn read here with but we are not
dispirited, and do not doubt our final success
Norfolk and Richmond must be defended at all ha
yards and II is high time your forces should be more
than doubled. Your city ana the Navy Yard are OF
equal impoi with Richmond. Not only is Norfolk
and the Navy Yard of inestimabc value to but the
county of Princess Anne is Indispensable in this crisis
The delegation from South Carolina and Georgia waited
the President before Congress adjourned and urged him
withdraw the troops from those States and all ha
Yards defend Richmond and Norfolk and think they
coming. Indeed, You would have thought SO, you had
seen as did, on Wednesday last, the South Carolina
regiment from Sullivan Island thirteen hundred strong
pass Chester, twelve miles from Richmond, and heard
cheer after cheer resound through the for Od
virginia-she must and shall be free" convcrsed
with South Carolina officer the same trip who said
that Savannah may be SURRENDERED, and Charleston too,
but Richmond never. He said, defend Richmond and
Norfolk cost what II may.
You have noticed in the papers short account OF
President Davis eech lately made at Rockets to the
soldiers passing TO Yorktown. II was the best short
speech ever heard him make. He said. SO far as he
concerned, he would continue this war for twenty
years. rather than inch Of Virginia soil should be
surrendered So let hear about surrendering
Virginia.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07

Reported Occupation or Corinth by
Union Troops-The Rebel JeH. Thomps
som In Western Kentucky, &c., sc.

Reported Occupation OF COrinth by
Union TrOops-The Rebel JeR. ThompS
son I'm Western Kentucky, &c., sc.
CHICAGO, May 9, 1852
special despatch from Paducah Goth inst. says JeR
Thompson is in Western Kentucky with one thousand
cavalry He came across company OF Curtis Nebraska
horse yesterday near Dresden and scattered them in
every direction. No loss of life. Quite excitement
exists in this county in relation to this raid Of JEFF.
report is current here that General Popes army oc4
eupied cornth on Sunday. Only few rebel regiments
were posted 'front.' who said to have been taken
prisoners.
despatch from Cairo Of the 9Th says
The steamer Ed. Walsh reached here this morning
from Pttsburg Landing. The army had advanced from
the river, but nothing known Of its movements.
drenching rain falling, which had continued twen-
tyfour hours without intermission.
report is generally believed that Cornth was eva
cuated last night, and that troops in full
possession.
MONTEREY, Tenn, May Q, 1852.
Rain has fallen torrents for the past thirty hourst
putting the roads horrible condition. Yesterday the
Commanding General arrived from the camp Pitts
burg Landing and encamped here. Our pcksts can
distinctly hear the beat Of drums and the whistle ee
locomotives at Corinth.
Because or the horrible condition Of the roads the
army had not moved. The enemy Is receiving heavy
renforcements daily.
On Sunday last Bragg made speech to his troops -.
suring them that the Of Beaurcgard and
his generals to give the Unonsts battle at Corinth.
Great dissats. action prevails among the twelve
months men, on account Of the conscription act
The roads are improving rapidly. =; ,
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
Two Mus FROM WiLIysBvRG, VA,
Mac As a'rinrk - NJ

THE ADVANCE oF SMITH on THs LETT.
Gen smith having ascertaned the report Of tho
OF the rebel forncatons 10 his front . bo true,
sent the brigade under Gen. Hancock the dam
where the battle Of tho 10th OF April fought, and
peaceabe possession Of the fortcatons at that
place As the column pushed forward immediately
In pursuit. Of the retreatg enemy cannot give you
full description Of tho extensive fortGcat!ons at this
point only say that they Of the most clabo-
rate and scientific character.
From two Of the Tenth Georgia regiment We
learned that the rebels commenced svacuatng two
or three days sincs and that the last Of them in that
vicinity left about dark last night They removed all Of
their guns but left large number Of tents unnjnred At
battery they had placed stove pipes In the cmbra
sures but could plainly shsre they had usel
tery After taking hssty look attheir works, the br
gade vas pushed forward the Fifth Wisconsin In advance
n skrmishsrs, supported By the Forty ,tTd and Forty
The New York herald., 1862-05-07

GREAT CANTERBURY MUSIC HALL,
U 5si BR0ADWAf..
TIE GREAT CAN1BRBtRY,
THE PEOPLES MUSIC HALL,
de- enors oi tne btndtcal mas al
weys been the leading Music nll Of Amefca ana shall
cohunra TI,E W BEST CoMPkNy IN THE WORLD
~ A. JERfAI Nksr
WHICH CANNOT BE MATCHED
And ira ne your mi d - mnth aud mcfrment,
which bars E 1 or I'd Ills end lengthens life,
wrote the Immortal Shak pefc. ~
"' And frame tninl ~ stupidity and duness,
VIII Oh shoriees lie aad peases inw making bigots,
vr,se our ro.era Sopns but the great Canterbury still
i,.s IA cannot he'd Dy un nsttut onal means,
or Il is ained ~ tn people monster programme this
evening all the val llng sppeane grand mAiAnes
On SATURDAY.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
Personal Intelligence.

Mrs General Mcclellan and Mrs. General Marcy. ac-
companied by number Of ladies, yesterday visited th'
City Hospital and rbe Soldiers Hospital on Broadway
tc sxamin- 30 arrangements which have been made
Tor the reception Of sick and wounded soldiers in this
city Mrs. Mcclellan was cordially welcomed; she ex.
pressed her approval Of the plan which had been
adoptsd for relieving tho necessities Of the soldiers
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
Riots or the Miners near Pottsville-
L. Nav n

aoU1.
Tho colliers OF the several mines In this vicinity
strike TO- day. committed many ghhandce, Outrageous
acts The pumping engines OF Of the largest col
eries were stopped by them causing serious destruc
tion OF property Heekschers mines were tho object o.
their united violence The State authorities have been
called on to furnish troops Volunteer companies are
organizing.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
The Remains Of General G. F. Smith.

PHIApELPIIA, May 0, 1867
The remains Of General c. f. Smith, the Hero OF Fort
ponelson were from Independence Hall TO their
last resting place at laurel Hill this afternoon. The
monies, which were Of the most imposing character
were participated in by large number Of the officers of
the army including General Robert Anderson and the
navy together with all the civic dignarss. The mill
tary display was very imposing.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
Origin or the Warriors, the Mcrrimacs
and the Monitors.

In the MchdntS Mdynstne ioT rsuruafy, iozit WIG
following ar tcle appears;-
PLAN OF A FLOATING CASTLE TO 90 BY STEAM, AND
TO RESIST BALLS.
ny Mr. snpEg, MATHEMATICAL TUTOR
The base Of the castle TO be madc of plank, and TO
rest on fiat topped boats. forming a common deck TO
them ALL which the boats are TO DO ma FAST The
side 10 be built, in substance and quality, like that of
war and TO be shielded with iron and steel plates
All the plates above the ridge 10 point upward, asd
those below II downward so that they may reject on
all balls directed against the structure.
The top to be lott open but, being above tho hori.
zonal range ball enter II. The several steam
engines and rudder (by which the castle s to be con-
ducted) are to act within IL through openings mads In
the betotn OF the Castle betwxt the boats. Hence tho
acting part cannot be destroyed by shot
The lower guns designed to fire at tho huls Of
shs while the upper cut away the masts, rigging, &c.
Castles thus made each 10 cover an acre OF water would
carry ten thousand men with provisions for two months
and no doubt wosld be found better In practice than any
other machine for a like purpose.
The above w illustrated by an engraving, and u 10
ouo ear that Captain Coles and Captain Ericsson have
been both anticipated.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
The Union Colors First Hoisted over Fort
Pulaski.

AUGUSTA, Me-, May 8, 1862.
The colors OF the Eighth Maine regiment, volunteers
which General Benham ordered to be placed first OF ali
on the walls Of Pulaski in recognzance OF the gal
liant conduct OF regiment, to-day presented to
the Governor by H. Hamn in whose charge they had
been placed by the colonel.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
Confi1vnte In General Mcclellan.

One Of loyal citizens some time since had splendid
silk flag made but refused to hoist it until. he said
general Mcclellan should take possession OF Yorktown
prcTerrng keep the old bunting that had been
his house the day Of the Presidents proclamation
His friends laughed him for his confidence in gen.
eral who had done nothing" but he stood BY his
minaon stating that ho shoud hoist his sken flag be-
fore long" Before daylight Monday the sken flag
was alort and his friends early sauted with tho
words Whose turn is il to laugh now told you
should soon hoist my sken flag, and there it s This
is not the only who has placed confidence in General
George b. Mcclellan, and they will not be deceived de-
pend upon it.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07
Arrivals and Departures.

MISUNDERSTANDING Edinburg--Allan May, Vim Cass
Mr. Johnston Martin Iowery John Lowery, JAS Outnt rd
Peter Elon, NJ Marun, n Dsschied, Robert MgDonpld
Captain CroukshaDks Mr. Webster and LADY, Parck Ford
ami lazy Schneider Mss Schneider Mrs Watson ana
/. children Mrs Feldman, Miss and Master fedman Mrs
Wa.burn.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07

lie opinion OF the city pronounces favor OF tho measure
and the press which is the embodiment and expression
OF public opinion has done its duty in urging the snbect
upon Official attention.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07

Municipal Election I'm Kansas.
ArcHisoS, Kansas, May 8, 1882.
The municipal election to-day resulted in the election
Of most Of the Unonl and antJayhawker ticket by .
majority OF thirty The Council are Union.
The New York herald., 1862-05-07

hear from you for several days and from your silence
Judge that you stl in New Orleans. and very busy
You say that you enJ receiving my letters anu am
sure that ENJOY writing you, 30 will promise write
you often as can, although in these times hardly
know what to say for the subject that do not and
suppose canuot agree upon at present. always upper
/ most in my mind. However, il seems Impossible to
ment must myself with tbs hope that you will
yet your error. The right will certainly triumph in
the end and although seems different 70 you feel
that the South is fighting for despotsm under tho
Of liberty, while the North only seeking to maintain
the glorious liberty Of the original constitution know
that YOU iii DO defeated aud wou give anything that
xan a. least should be undeceived before t Is too late
bt il IL must be otherwise, shall still be your loving
sister and must leave the issue Of this terrible conflict
! remain your loving sistor. JosEY.
Irr1ER FROM CAPTAIN SEYMOUR rc Hts
REBI CAMP, DEEp CREEK, Va, Jan. 3, 1852
NY DRAR SISTER JosEY-For the h ind edith time your
dear letter May 19 1861 has just bsen read and pom
dered over; and, often es have thought OF you, of
Fred that dearest and bcst OF brothers u dear brother
John, Lizzie and children and Of my few kind friends
Massachusetts,, have not before been mpslled BY
irresistible Impulse TO write you what may prove to be
the last letter shall ever ndte. Tonight you dear
ones ll my heart and monopolizs every thought To-
night ! ieel more kesnly than have felt before
and sisters whose tenderness has boon freely
faithfully avished on your isolated lar distant brother
Thus alive u the oneness Of feeling between us, il Is
source regret that political views should bo
widely dissmlar you, the earnest supporter Of what
cannot bit regard Is Tue ylsst despotism; the en-
which esteem holy and lrm bell he great sad
glorious destiny that awaits the souhern conederacy
shall sey rect We have NUT a a,s agreed
| TO prescribe in correspondence, for argument
we're so able. would be useless where each ar.
| so nrmly and consciet tiously welded to our
| opinions. ] will simply say, therefore, tina,
after months 10 the field, sharing danger d
| priyation with my gallant comrades, am, If p0ssb
more earnest moro hopeful than when the flag of our
new naticnaltxwas nrst unfurlee. What change ths
| rast seven months must have md',e In my dear little
| nephew, Ellis Fourteen months old can fancy your
little darlpg toddlng aroun and just beg nung shape
hja mo tn into the dear worvs aud pa. God only
knows when n ever, shall each him 10 love his OLD
uncle George but you orhals, dear Josey, wr teach
bin that although you deem s0e misguided 'rebel r.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-17
dsleaital.
SC0IILL'S
SarSapari11a
AND
- IT Z Il l. 7 ~ O. Z a,
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP.

1t shghly recommended by physicians to cure
the following diseases, having their origin Ia a dis
ordered state Of the blood:
Scrolua, letter or Salt Rheum, Scad Head,
Caukcr Liberation, aud Eulargcments 81 the
Joints, Cuuccrou- Tumor. Kings Evil, Ery,pclas,
-. Anthony, Fire, White SwcllMgs, Obstinate
Emp,ons pimplc. ON the face, Blotchc., pustucs,
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, etc, Syphilitc and Mcr.
curias Affections are cured Chloross or Obstruc.
tons in females, Lcucorrhca or Whites, are re-
licycd by the use Of this Medicine
The medical properties Of SarsaparIla IN con.
junction with StNnga arc well known by all med
zeal men i6bc the beat compound yet discovered
10 cleanse and puriY the blood, and eradicate all
humurs from the system,
We have given the Recipe to most physicians IN
the country, that they may know what they are
using and will continue to soad II by mail to those
desIrous OF knowing the ingredients entering into
It's composition, that they may prescribe tim their
practice.
Tins preparation stands at the head Of the ,lst
oi remedies for curing all diseases arising from
impurities N the b,ouG or diseased matter lurking
the system.
Thousands VINO have used the Sullngla and
Sarsaparlla will testify to ts.remarkabe effect IN
! removing All impurities from their blood, giving
tone and yIgor to the whole human frame, and re.
storing healthy action To all TIE functions of the
/ body.
Tho Testimonials received IN It's favor from
many members of the medical faculty would ,wer,
/ we To publish them, til large volume.
/ II IS prepared under the supervision Of one o
the oldest aud best practical chemists IN the coun.
try, Mr. ", ), Merrill, ClHcinnati,) SOFAS toInsur'
a uniformity OF composition and purity III all til,
| ingredients.
As spring remedy to purity and cleanse tn
blood, lcavIns It tree from all humors and I'M
purity, sc assert with confidence, there is no bet,
ter medicine.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-17
d Il. II 4 LII )
IL a Il - q TT


l. L y & $ / y u Tn R q 1 T.
FoR ruE CURE or
Consumption, Decline, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Wasting uf Flesh, Night Swcats, SplttIug blood
Whooplng Cough, Difficulty OF Breathing, Colds,
Coughs, Influenza, phthslc, PAIN III the side, and
all Diseases of the Lungs, il 4. UHedqHdied.
Hairs Lung Basam, III all cases, gives the best
satisfaction.
Has wrought more cures since Ms Introduction
thauany other cough madeline.
Is endorsed by our physicians as the safest and
best remedy now before the public.
Is safe to use among children, aud yet power-
tul ~ cases of chrome pulmonary disease.
Brings N certificates almost daily OF It's wonder
tul cures N all parts of the country.
There IL no medicine within our knowledge that
has acquired great and wide spread popularity
III No short space OF time, rs Dr.. HALLS BAL.
SAM FOR THE LUNGS. Its basamIc and heal
ing properties are magical. It is highly cNpcctor.
ant and tome. 1t contains not gram OF opium OF
morphine, the narcotic aud astrugcat propcrtc.
, of which have created So much prejudice against
similar preparations
We bclIeyc that u mcliciae possessing real mer-
is viii effect cures whenever 1t IS used, at home
as well as abroad. Dr.. Halls Basan for the lung,
is no PaftgortC preparation, but one which. Il
used IN season. viii save the lives of Thousands
The most distressing coughs frequently relieved
by single dose, and broken up IN few hour
time. The afflicted do not have to take bottle at
ter bottle before they ind whether this remedy Wi
/ afford rclIct or not.
Hear what physicians say of DR.. Halls Balsam
/ SAYS one: " J., with confidence, recommend tn
! Balsam superior to any other preparation. Say
| another: - ! have used Il with uniform success
| and can confidently recommend 1t tor all thos
complaints for which II ~ offered for a remedy
! >tl another writes: - have no hesitation Il
| II a tDNKINIENT and
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-17
FOR SALE Or LEASE.

| n lots or subdivisions, 10 SUIT pur" or
| persons that may desire TO lcnsc .. 4 term o
years. the following property in the CIT. Of Dayen'
'ort, VIZ:
In block l3--22j feet, fronting on I'd street,
100 feet, fronting ON Water street,
60 feet fronting on Sd street.
In block l7-Nrar the Market House
90 feet fronting on Warren street,
tending 100 feet back, with an
each side OF the lot.
In block lN-AO feet fronting on Third street,
10 fronting on Scott street.
In block $3.50 feet fronting ON Third street,
800 feet fronting on Fourth street,
800 feet fronting on Harrison street
500 feet fronting on Ripley street.
In block e1--l6O feet fronting on Sixth street,
100 feet fronting on Warren street,
In block 3l--l6O feet tronting on Fifth street.
100 feet fronting on Scott street.
In block $500 feet fronting on Western ayenu
100 feet fronting on Sixth trcet,
I6U feet fronting on seventh street.
In block 3S--l50 feet fronting on Brown street,
100 feet fronting on Seventh street.
In block SIS 90 feet fronting on Sixth street, and
extending back loo feet.
For particulars inquire of COrbm x Dow Attor
neys at Law, or OF JAMES MAY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-17
THE SPECIFIC PlLh.
SPECIFIC REMEDY r0R
Sperma,CryhCa, or Seminal " cakNpsS,

This is the only remedy for ScIuGi DejHHy,
HPoicRCg Ner1htg, SC, which has the approval
of the medical profession. Its success has been
most neutrality-suspicious. cures in cases
where all other methods of treatment had failed.
One to SIX boxes of the specie PILL, Will per-
mancHtly cure any case OF Seminal Weakness, or
It's resulting lmpotency, h0werer dggrdrated,
whether constitutional, or arising from Gbl@e or
eJrpSS
IMPORTANT MEDICAL TESTIMONY.
a have used your Specific Pill in MANY cases
Of Spermato.rhca, and with thcm0at perfect sue
cess. j. MIroN SAHDERs, NJ. D., LIDO
We believe 1t to he As near Specific as any
medicine can be- We have cured many Serere
caseS wih from sir 10 ten d0ses." Ir. b. Keith
american Jour- Of Med. Science.
81 have found them all that couid be desired
Their effect has been truly wonderful.
" +. p. DICEEr, NJ. d.
~, This is not homeopathic Remedy, nor
is there any mercury or other dcIeterous ingred-
tents combined with It.
Pncc S per box; SIX boxes for 50, by mail pre-.
paid For sale at the sole General Depot in the
United States, by
J. WINCHESTER, 50 John Street, NY.
dec23wly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-17
G.. T.. PUTNAM, Publisher,

VO- DT VINI w N =. 4'CN IVlN
n. B,--The First Part of the Second Volume is
also now ready, containing the BATTLE OF
BULL RUN. fully described from every point OF
view. With map. 100 pages. Price 30 cents.
~ Copies of the First Volume of the Rebellion
Record Will be sent by mail. FREE Of expense, to any
part of the L. $. within 1900 miles, ON rcCeIptot
price The publisher lcW be rGpoHSUietOr all re-
mUtdnceS sent IN registered letters.
va. Vol. . will also be sent IN parts as issued,
ON receipt of 49, Parties DESTROYS Of corning clubs
will be supplied on liberal terms by addressing
the publisher for particulars.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-17
Downing's Eyer-bearing Mulberry.

also have for sale trees of Downing's Ever
bearing Mulberry, a hardy. vigorous, Iong-Iiyed
tree, which produces fruit of rare excellence,
rich. Juicy, and exceedingly refreshing. 1t is
or infested with WORMS and never fails OF good
crop | also have
ORANGE RASPBERRY, MERNEILLE Of
FOUR SEASONS; also good lot OF the best va
rites of Biackberrlcs, and other small fruits, and
strawberries, Of all the best English and Native
varieties.
4 choice lot of Dahilas, Glaudohs. Tube Roses.
etc from II. 4. Dreer, PhlladcI phia.
Persons wanting anything in my line viii please
call at my place, lMountHolyoke) IN the Fourth
Ward, Rock Island.
John HOLT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-17
SMALL FRUIT Nursery.
IONA GRAPE WIN ES-

HAVING obtained the agency for Rock Is
| land and vicinity, for he sale of the Grape
Vines grown by DR.. {. ". Grant, at Iona Island
near PoekskIl, n. Y, on the Hudson river, shall
be enabled to supply vines of unequalled quality,
of all the most valuable varieties, including
THE CELEBRATED DELAWARE,
Dianna. Anna, Rcbccca. Union Village, Concord,
and others. Warranted genuine, on the best
terms. wholesale and retail.
The illustrated Catalogue furnished for two 8
cent postage stamps.
These new varieties of grapes are attracting
great attention. They are from ten days to three
weeks earlier than the Isabella GRAPES.