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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-05-01
Latest Official from Gen. Hal
Ieck'S army.
Special Dispatch to the ohicsgO Tribune.

Special Dispatch to the ChcSgo Tribune.
CAIRO, April %, 1862.
The Steamer DeSoto has just arrived
from Fort Pillow, bringing the mails
and fifty-four bales of cotton for man
who says he formerly belonged to the
United States" She brings no intel
| lieence OF Importance from the feet.
No change in movements there.
The b0mbardment was still kept up
at long intervals by the mortars.
She brings three deserters from the
fort, who confirmed news previously
telegraphed.
The latest intelligence from Pitts
burg is contained in dispatch to head
quarters, received at 10 o'clock yester-
day. The army is advancing and the
siege guns are being taken to the front
of the column.
The river is still rising. A large
force of citizens and Government en-
pIoyees are engaged in Strengthening
the barriers. It is said that the water
is coming over the Mississippi leyee.
The steamer w. d. Bacon, from
Pittsburg Monday afternoon, has arri>
we'd. She brings intelligence of great
preparations for . general advance OF
our entire army The roads are I'M
proving rapidly.
General Pope had advanced with
his division four miles, and at night
the camp fires of the rebels can be seen
from his headquarters. A battle Is
daily expected. An arrival tonight
brings the report of a movement OF our
army and further rumors ofthe eyacu-
alton of Corinth by Beauregard.
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NOTICES FROM THE PRESS

The DAT SCHOOL BELLThe tunes are lively, and such
as may be easily mastered by children. The spirit OF
the songs unexceptonable and well adapted the
school-room 1t is the cheapest, and among the best
compends Of school music published.-N. Z. Teacher.
Day scHooL BRLL.-This book is eminentIy adapted to
use in our common schools. The editor very truly OBJ
in his preface SIT is universally conceded that
singing strengthens the lungs softens the voice
the temper, Id of the richest of exquisite
need to have brought about systems Of education,
and firm in the conviction that this science ought
to be taught in all our schools.
sc have great number of school song books before
the public but many of them lack musical well lit
erary taste and really demOraiZng in their influence
upon the musical talent Of the young Airs of acknow
edged excellence welded to words oftrue poetry
qualities that ought to be sought with the greatest
in the preparation OF school song book. This book
seems to combine these two qusities.-Pesf. School
JOu5n0t.
THE DAY SCHOOL BELE.-We unhesitetingly pronounce
this collection of music the best have for
general in sckeos With feature we are es-
peciay plessed-the large number of familiar tunes
We recognize many an old tavorite, and friend to
whom we handed copy, counted forty pieces that
she knew. they are almost without exception choice
tunes, well adapted for schoo-room use Most of the
music will become popular The elements are vel!
arranged for vocal practceOhz0 Educational Month
|ly.
We find ia this book great variety of excellent mu-
SIC adapted to the wants of day schools of all grades
Here are solos, duets rios qua chorusss rounds
ami chants; Of them secular oe them sacred
all of them fit to be sung by children ct home in school
DON'T forget to "let the children sng"NGe Teacher
PortlHNd Ne.
DAY SCHOOL BELL of excellent hymns This book con-
tans the elements of vocal music, and nearly hun
dred pages of music and words adapted for schools and
suitable for almost all occasions. 1t contains large
Of pieces which will be favories with the young
as well several standard gees and patriotic songs
The sabbath Bel' Nos. and 3, by the editor
have had an immense sale, and the ebay School Bel
calculated to secure reception favorable
has been awarded to its professionally II, Edwca
| tiOn0J ,jOWiTsdl.
| THE DAY SCHOOL BEIL.-We have manv works o
this character and believe this to be the best issued
for the of Public Schools and home crcle-Iipl0a
| AdceitiSer, 1Spton, Iona.
HORACE WATERS. Publisher,
45tf ASH Broadway, New York
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IpHE DAY SCHOOL BELL

| The Day School Bella new Singing Book for Day
Schools. called the "Day School BeI is ready.
contains about 200 pages of choice Songs Solos Rounds
Catches Duets, Trios, Quartettes and Ohoruses many
them written expressly for this work. besides SO pages
the Elements Of Music. The Elements easy and
progressive that ordinary teachers will find themselves
entirely successful in instrucng young scholars
sing correctly and scientifically, while the and
words embracing such variety olively attractive and
stirring music and sentiment that trouble will be
experienced in inducing all beginners is go with zeal
in acquiring skill in of the health giving beau
tyimproVing, happine yielding, and producing
exercises of schoofe. In simplicity ofits Elements, in
variety, and adoption Of music, and in excellence and
number ofits oDgs, original selected and adapted it
claims by much 20 excel all competitors 1t twill be found
be the best book issued for Semnares Academies
ard Public Schools. Afew sample pages ofthe Elements,
Tunes and Songs, given in circular; send and get
one 1t is composed by Horace Waters, author of 'Sab
bath School Bells" Nos. and 2, which have had the
sale of 600 copies Price paper cover, 30
cents-$l5 per 100; bound, 80 cents$22 per 100. %
copies furnished at the 100 price, Mailed free at the
tail price.
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FROM ELIZABETH CITY, N. &.
A Federal Victory. Net q RepuIso.

W4sHINeToE. April 24.-Csptsin Cutting, OF
Gen. Burnsi6e's staff arrived here yesterday with
dispatches to the Government. He states that
Gen. Reno commanded the National forces at tho
late econDoissence to Elizabeth City. Captain
Cutting gives the following particulars Of the sf-
fair.
On the 18th inst, Gen. Reno left Nswbern and
proceeded to Roanoke Island, from which place
he took about 2 900 men and proceeded to Elizs-
beth City where strong rebel force was reported
TO be entrenching themselves. On Saturday an
advance wss made upon the rebels. The enemy
opened Ere with artillery soop es our troops
made their appearance aud irons ali appearances
thought they had us IN trap of our own max
ing Our troops Immediately formed and charged
on the enemy, who ran at the first ere. We then
Immediately took possession of the town, and
after remaining few hours, retired 70 the maip
army.
Our forcs was about 1900 under Gan. Reno,
and three boat howitzsrs nnder Col. Howard.
The force of the rebels consisted OF Georgia reg.
iment of loo men, portion OF Wise's Legion
and batteries of artillery.
The enemy was totally routed, with 9 loss of
about so men. Our loss is sbOut II killed and AZ
wounded Col Hawkins, Of the New York Zou'
ayes received Il slight flesh wound in the arm.
II is adjutant was reported killed.
Information received from Union sources, ID
that the guns of the national forces under Burn
aide were probably opened Fort Macon on
Tuesday or Yesterday. Gen Park commands
our forces,
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Rebel Wall over the Fall Of Fsrt -
Inski..-Panie at SavRHnRh.

The speeial correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch, under date Of savannah, april L2th,
states:
der OF Fort Pusski and the consequent state OF
excitement you can we'll imagine. There is no
guassion that the fire to which the fort was SUR
jectsd was intensely severe. The wiio report OF
steel pointed shot is the nerest nonsense, ana
ra,rott gums that peircs6 solid wall, well con
strncted and 6rm, Of neGr sixteen feet in thick
800 ~ one slot, is MunchRusenlsm 100 glarihs
to impose upon auy one .L oor.,or.
nation tbe cantu.~ produced Slnoe the t?anoon
mens of the de ign 'he 'tis n the citi.
boats from Wallis Cut, ia the ,v;sest boped
zens became more assured, "" Looanaa tho sey
hat the tort which tbersupou 0eeaMe 'hS ~
and safety Of Savannah, would be f,oS1 has
she enemy for sR indefinite Tins. The ~a1,sii q
been sudden and t0tSlly unlocked for, aAd e. ,,7sS
unprovided for. The enemy will not wait !. ?"
20 attack the batteries about Fort Jackson. Iheli
heavy ships have entered the river above Pulaski
as high as Venus Point, only seven miles below,
and are in plain view of the defsnses of the city, OF
Savannah. How long they will be able to with
stand an attack let Pulaski be- your teacher
We 1caH be d,iUen from themGs surely ne R01c
accept the fact Of the loss Of PuIaska,
The city has been In intense excitement between
the bold and rapid advance of the Federals and
the terribly unnerying taps upon the shoulder
which the Brown satellites. under Gen. IL. r.
jackson, without form of law or authority, in
fict Our citizens tine few whe renain) have
been arrested in the street, dragged TO oamp,
shown tent, aud informed that there their hab
itation should be, And this has been done by a
parcel of besrdless boys, who have been muster
ed into the State service
Cotton has been removed, such as remained in
store here, TO the railroad. Ordnance stores and
every variety of equipments have been thrown
out and carried to the same receptacle foI Govern
ment stores. SchOoners have been seized, and
some already filed with earth are ready to be
sunk below in common with the hulls of COmmO.
dors Tatnalrs feet, which will never more venture
beyond Savannah river. The Fingal which now
lies near Fort jackson, is also TO be sunk and the
gunboats lone of which is nesrly ready for launch
ing will, il the enemy sooner advance, be given
to the devouring flames.
Women sre leaving, and property of all kinds
is being sent of, and will soon line the Central
road from Savannah to Macon, rendering every
house palace, if rosewood and satin damask can
do it,
A large amount of stores fell with the fors-pro-
visions for ut least three months, ammunition shot
and shell. OF one hundred and thirty ROUNDS for
each gun on the post. not ons fourth had been eK
pended. Our great NapOean is still asleep.
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The First OF Maybe "ousen Of May il shers
s any such institution in this country will have to make
her toe, &C., thIs year Of srti6 als We have
few aicklylOskng Wild-nOwers, which have evi.
IDENTIFY up through Rush ribulstiOn-and in spiss
Of snsw stormz and bleak nortasAsters.
We have had yet bat few and spring like
lays, Vegetation has started. The ground Ersez
With ,hs sPruging grass. SaS she buds ling.
Our farmers during shs past week have been busy
putting in the spring crsps. Quite area, if not the
general average Of ground has been with spring
wheat Notwithstanding the stsnsss Of the The
chances against . COED crop when late as
tAs still II has happened that excellent and abuni ant
ro, have followed late sowing, visit and
hone III. the present season Will prove Of those
ceptianAl ones
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| At meeting of the members Of Harvard Lodge
No. 300 A. F. 81 A. rnssons held on the cars on
their return trip from Rockford, April 22ud A. D.
1862, f. G. Aver was appointed Chairman. and
T. B. WGkeman Secretary.
On motion q committee of Shroe consisting of
T. d. Wakemsn, II. w. Richardson and A. f..
Axtell were appointed by the chair TO draft res)u-
tions expressive of the sense Of the meeting, who
reported the following, which wore unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS the Kenoshs Rockford & Rock Is
land Rail Road Company having kindly placed
at our disposal = special train to attend the fune
raj OF the iameAted Col E. w. z. Eilia OF Rock
ford therefore,
On motion Of the members of the Order second
ed by the ladies of the company,
Res0lUed, That we hereby tender our thanks to
sad company for their hberaty and kindness on
this occasion. Also tender our acknowled gemeLts
to the Treasurer of the Company, Mr.. A. Hanson,
who favored us with his personal presence, and
added materially to the enjoyment of the occasion;
and we would not forget TO make special mention
Of the gertlemanly Conductor, Mr. 4 A. Bross,
who did all in his power to make tho trip pleas
ant one; and even the Engineer Mr. NcKisson,
managed his iron horss to the entire satisfaction
of he gentlemen and admiration of the ladies.
ReosIUed That these resolutions be pu blishS cd III
the Rockford and Kenosha papers.
E. G. AVER, Chairman,
T. B. WAKEMAN, Secretary.
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we have been ~saSssscd 30 cal SrehtiOh 10
the notice that the l. SHosnA county s@oo&th
School Association, will ma Il on wednesday, next
in the church near Mr. Fowlsrs. 1a'S assoeiSsoh
was organized last fall and ia dssis 0ed 20 ncreAss
the interest in Sabbath Schools in this county
Believing that christians are not fully e>waRe 10
the Importance Of this branch of religious eu,ecs-
ton its friends hope by meeting together, to sting
ulate each other, sHd awaken new interest in
the cause
Rev. Mr.. Trusx of Chicago and others are ex-
pected 20 address the meeting.
The officers of the association are
J. D. Fowler, President.
AL.Kx SPENCE, Vice Pres
g, T. VAN ARsDALR, Ssc'y.
4 G.. DURANT, Treas.
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From the Army of the Tennessee

WASHINGTON, April 20. The follow
ing was received to day at the War
Department;
Seve,a miles from Northern Is9a'aes-
see April 28.-Five companies of our
cavalry had skirmish with the ene>
my's cavalry, two miles in advance OF
this. The enemy retreated. Five OF
them were killed, one a major Eigh'
teen prisoners with horses ahd arms,
were captured, and are now in camp.
One of the prisoners, named Waugh
an, was foreman in the Office Of the
Louisville Democrat We have had
one man wounded and none kelled.
Our forces are in capital spirits.
The following has been receiued at
the War Department:
MONTEREY, Tenn, April 28.-Two
companies OF our cavalry had skir-
misn with the enemy's cavalry two
miles in the advance this morning.
The enemy rotreatsd; five of them
killed, one major, and eighteen pris-
oners with horses and arms were cap
tured and are now in camp. Wd had
one wounded.
Our forces are in capital spirits.
The prisoners soy the enemy have
upwards Of 100000 men at Corinth
and will fght-that they are entrench-
ing and mounting large guns.
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d and superior collection OF q Anti Slavery Patr-
otic and "Contraband Songs Solos, Duets, Quartetts,
and ChOruses Most of the Poetry aid Music has been
written expressly for this work. correspond with the
times, and should be sung by the million, in order to
awaken deep interest in behalf of the Contrabands
whom God, in his providence, has cast upon Free
North to ciothe and educate.
CONTENTS IN PART:
"Fair Freedoms Morn has dawned at last !" "Break
the Chains the Emancipation Sword ~ sam not a
Friend and Brotherf' "Fresdom is Marching on, or
Glory Halleluiah;" "The Slaves Lament" ooh! help
the 'Coatrabands - sold John Browns Song J" Song
OF the COptrabands," 30 Let my People Go y parody
on the Song OF the 'Contrabands' "They worked ali
the day without bit of pay " ''Wnere Liberty Dwells
is my country" "When Slavery dies there' be Free
dom )" ''Wake, Fresmen God has spoken " "Whitter's
suppressed Song OF Freedom etc.
Price only cents single, 80 cents per dozen, So per
| 100 postage cent. Send in your orders.
HORACE WATERS, No. 4S1 Broadway,
Publisher.
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wonderful bat True.-EsT Pianoss, octave,
yl iron Frame rosswssd case, Of sweet and powerful
zone and warranted ysS WISH for eve yeSrs and on
ly $500 Also several nearly IS good As ne" Planes
st sloO-8195-saSo. Any enc wanting Srst class
piano at e small cost will de well TO call ct once.
6. B. STEERS, Racine, Dealer in Books and Music.
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TUyHE HORACE WATERS PIANO,

Il and Melodeons and Alexandra Organs, and T..
GILBERT CO.'S celebrated Eoian Pianos, the
struments for parors and churches in
large assortment can be seen at the pms,
No. 4Sl BROADWAY, between Grand and Bro SITS :,
Meodeons from sundry markets. new and secondhand,
LETT aud rent allowed if purchased per agreement.
Monthly payments received for the same Secondhand
Pianos and Me!1deons at great bargains; prices from
S2S to $500 Sheet Music, Books and all kinds
Of Music Merchandise, at prices, Pianist in at
tendance will try new music.
OPINIONS PRRss.
ttThe Horace Waters Pianos known among the
" best We enabled to speak of these instruments
lin some degree of confidence, FROM personal kowl-
da ~ their excellent tone and durable quality. "-NeiC
YORK Eg tz1geList.
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A letter from Victoria complains
much of a lack of domestic servants
there. The writer says: "The other
day lady, finding her servant sitting
over the drawing-room fire reading a
book, said, MARY, your rooms are not
done ; 60 and get them ready as soon
as you can They amt done, amt
tbey?' was the reply then | guess if
You want 'e.L done you must go and
do 'em yourself, for | amt agoing to
rise till have finished this book,
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Our Farmers should bear in mind that MessrS
Head & Campbell are now manufacturing su'
perior Reaper and Mower which they will sell az
as cheap as the ssme quality can be bought of eny
foreign manufacturer. They also manufacture
ana keep ON hand Cultivnsors, Flows, &c.
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Sew stOre."--Ar. B.P. WEEKs formerly of this
city adysrtises hs New Store in Racine, this lex, in
our papgc. Mr.. Weeks made Esny friends in Kenosha
by his fair nd honorable dealing, and doubt not he
viii meet with eSrrsspsndinE in his place
Of business. We commend him to the good people Of
Racine, city and county as worthy of their patronage.
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Thc Firss Casss.-The schooner T.J BRcS.
SON, took on q cargo Of 5000 bushels Of wheat
at the Pier on Sunday last, and left for Buffalo
This vessel loaded ct the Pier Cos pier without
any difficulty. We undsrsssDd that representa-
lions have bees made that oHr shipping facilities
have bean entirely destroyed. The Captain Of the
Bronson, after he had made bis contract WIS al
most induced to skanGOn is. by these false repre-
sentatons bat be came and took on his cargo with
out the least difficulty.
The Pier Co.'s pier was damaged by the terrible
storms OF lsst winter. and several OF the outer
bents were carried away, but there is plenty o.
water alongside Of the pier for two or three hun
dred feet, and cArgOss can be shipped without
difficulty.
The Pier Co are at work and will soon have
their pier in Is good shape ss ever. In the mean
time there is no difficulty a. it is in taking on OF
discbsrging freight usual.
At tbs Harbor inside the piers the channel has
bean somewhat obstsuetsd by the storms of the
winter, but the Dysdgs has been busy CLEARING i
ont for week or tive at intervals and it will soor
be SO that loaded vessels will be able to pass il
Or ont without difficulty.
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Ar. Yen TroubIsd with rats mice or othe

Are Ysu Troubled with rats, mice or other
vernrn Then 90 to Wheeler & Clarks, or Rob
inson's, and get boz Of COstur's Rat and Roach
Grterminator. We had rats in our dweliing-en
jntolersble nuisaAse-sdministered one dose Of
C0stay's Rat EGterminGtOr, and had the satisfac-
sion of missing the psStifsrOus depredators from
their accustomed hSunts thereafter
We have only to say to those who are laboring
under similar inaictisns-"Go thou and do like
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Pianos.-Ws cal attention OF our readers TO the
crd oil III ) B Szssss Of Racine, in reference to those
$780, frame, rosewood case, warranted Pianos, in
local column this week Any who wish to purchase
d ,od Piano, cheap, shsuld call upon Mr.. Steers.
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New GoOds.-s1xxoss 4 SWEET are receiv-
ing their supplies of Spring and Summer goods
They will open 3 large and choice selection OF Ne"
Goods in one Of the Etorss in Simmons new block
in q few days Particulars next week
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Kennsha rockford z Rock Island R. 3.
TIME TABLE.
Train Coming East:
ARRIVAL and Danarture OF Mails.

Vvrsr.-To Bristol, Salem, Whsatlsnd and Geneva,
caves every Monday, AN.-arriVss Tussdays P. r.
Eos7H. WssT-Ts Paris and BriEhtsn-lesTss every
rriday a. H-arYvss Saturdays, or.N
Soyg WEsr-To soxth Bristol, Cypress Liberty, vii,
mo. and Richmsnd-lssVss svery Friday, A. Al
riyeg Saturdays, sR.H.
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wood! Wood :--Those of our subscribers
who wish to pay their subscriptions in wood would
confer a favor upon us by bringing it along as
soon az they can conveniently. 1t would not be
amiss at present.
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.Grba Particular MIR. E. @. Brown, last
week promised to give our readers the Porticu-
lars in reforence to his new Stock Of Spring and
Summer Goods. Our readers will not have to
look long to find his Colun8. of Particulars and
when round, we commend it TO q careful perussl
Mr.. Brown as a merchant, has saved the people
Of Kenosha city and county, hundreds of dollars,
by his enterprise and determination 10 keep down
the prices of Goods, in these hard times When
the announcement went forth last fall, that ali
sorts of staple Dry Goods and Groceries must go
up, up, UP, Mr.. Brown said No. BY judicions
and fortunate purchases in New York, and will
lingness to share the hard times With his customer
by taking a small profit, nearly ell kinds of Cot
ton Goods and Groceries were kept at the old
figures in this market. Mainly through his enter
prise, everybody has bought Kerosene all winter
in Kenoshs, st Is to 90 cents per gallon cheaper
than in any other market in Wisconsin. And 80
of other kinds OF Goods He now opens the
Spring trade with larger and better Stock than
ever, with all the staple Goods that everybody has
70 buy, at lower prices than anybody expected
during tho war.
1t is hardly necessary, in conclusion, to call the
attention of our reader to Mr.. Browns advertise
mont ItcGpEot well be overlooked.
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GARBA TH-sCHOOL BELL, No. 9
5000 COPIES ISSUED THE FIRST TWELVE

N4.s f ito nubcatiou 1t is an entire New Work, of
nearly 200 pages Many of the Tunes and Hymns were
written expressly for this Volume i win soon r0 0e a
to The enormous number of $50 600 copies in Sc months
outstppng any Sunday School Book of its size issued
in this country. Also both Volumes are bound IN one
10 accommodate schools wishing them in that form
Prices Of Bell No O. paper covers IS cents $12 per lOO
Bound % cents, SIS IoO Cloth Bound E@9ossed d
together 40 cents $50 per 100 25 copies furnished al
the 100 price Cloth Bound Embossed Guilt % Genus
$40 per iG0. Mailed, postage free, at the reta price
- HORACE WATERS Publisher,
45tf No. ASH Broadway, New YORK.
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Wood! WOa

PETIT at the nsx News Depot, has the Chicago Dali
Iy Tribune and all Weekly and Monthly Publca-