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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22

AIecnan.cs and working men win hnd the free
school system encouraged by the State, and en-
doWed with a large revenue for the support OF the
schools. Children can lirein slghtof The school,
the college, the church, and grow up win the
prosperity Of the leading State In Che Great Wes-
tern Empire.
No one who mas visited this splendii region Of
country can doubt that II squalls the nnst favor
ed descriptions that have ever been q ~ q it
but let any careful observer visit it and he viii
advantages It oilers for immediate csupatiou
and Immediate returns. The farmers Of the East
en- and Middle States, and Canada, are moving
to Illinois In great numbers, and Il ia believed
that II these surprising advantages we're made
known TO the farmers, mechanics manufacturers
and working population Of oVer-cTcGded Europe,
they would promptly avail thenselYes o. The
knowledge
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22

ROVE IN JUIY-During the last fifteen
days l staid at Rome fhere was laden heat
in the atmosphere, a suffocatinR sky. not
a breath Ofair stirring, except de sfroccO.
There was rain storm every night Bir-
areus himself would have folded his hun
dred arms in weather like this. Dressing
alone is a Herculean labor few men are
able to accomplish. It takes a fellow two
hours to button his shirt every button re-
quires an effort He falls exhausted after
draWning on the frat leg Of his drawers
and after lying in q sWoon for three quar-
ters Of an hour lie may draw on the other
leg. As for securing a collar It is tliing
not to be dreamt Of The Romans never
quit their houses, nothing is 70 be seen in
the streets hut 'dogs and Freuchmen."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22
MORNING LEADER
The War upon the AMI slavery Members
From the Toledo Commereial.l

Ehe NHr upon the Anti slavery Members
lFrom the Toledo Commercial.
The history Of political warfare in this
country exhibits no parallel to the des-
perate expedients now resorted to by those
in the pro-slaYery interests to defeat the
reelection Of the radical members 10 the
next Congress. Every where the political
course Of these gentlemen is meeting os
it deserves the strongest manifestation
of popular approval, and everywhere fbe
most extraordinary and uniustifable mea-
sures are employed by those opposed to
their public acts to compass their defeat
Oesparing Of accomplishing this object
through fair and legitimate discussion. the
conservative and pro-slavery press are
careful to avoid the real issues, and to
raise issues Of a purely personal character.
There is, throughout the country, an or
ganized and determined effort 10 Hcrush
out all such men, and in proportion as
the opinions OF a candidate are decided and
incorporating the opposition against
him unrelenting and bitter. This dispo-
sitiOn was manifested last winter in The
effort to defeat the reelection Of the Hon.
B. F. Wade. AT this very time q war of
the same character is being waged by the
u
sachusetts against Mr.. Sumner Similar
means to those resorted to in this district
for the defeat Of Mr.. Ashley have been
employed against G. W. Julian, of Indiana.
LoTejOy and Washburne, Of Illinois and
many other members Of the same order of
opinion. In the Adrian. Michigan, dis !
trist, movement Of the same character as
that which has shown itself in this district
is being organized for the purpose of de- |
feating the reelection OF Hon. F. C. Bea- /
man, one Of the most able and faithful |
members Of the last Congress. These are
but individual instances; the same policy, |
however, is pursued in every district where |
the compromisers and re-actionists can |
hope to be successful Such being the /
fact, personal and political assaults made /
by their opponents upon anti-slavery can
didates during a political canvass should
be regarded with the greatest distrust.-
The time and manner Of their employment,
and the object for which they are intended,
should prevent them from too readily OBJ
tanning credit
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTs

The Agricultural productsof Illinois are great
er than those OF any other State. The Wheat
crop OF 1851 was estimated A. 85 OOO. 600 bushels
while the Corn crop yields not less than 40, 600
600 bushels, besides the crop Of Oats, Barley.
Rye, Buckwheat, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkins, squashes, Flax, Hemp, Peas, Glover,
cabbage, Beet5, Tobacco, Cotton, Sorghum
Grapes, Peaches, Apples, &c, which 20 to swell
the vast aggregate OF production in this fertile
region Over Four Millions tons Of produce
were sent out OF the State Of Illinois during Ina
mast wear
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22
THE ORDINARY YIELD

Of Corn Is from 80 to 50 bushels per acre Cat.
lle, Horses, Mules, Sheep and Hogs arc raised
here at small cost and yield large profits It Is
believed that no section Of country presents great
cr Inducements for Dairy Farming than the Prni-
ries Of Illinois, q branch Of farming to which but
little attention has been paid, and which must
Yield sure profitable results. Between the kan.
kakee and Illinois rivers, and Chicago and Dun
leith, distance Of 66 miles on the Branch and
Spring Wheat Corn
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22

Peaches, Pears, Tomatoes, and every variety Of
fruit and vegetables Is grown In great abundance
from which Chicago and other Northern markets
are furnished iTom 10 6Weeks earlier than their
immediate vicinity. Between the Terre Haute.
Alton 81 Louis Railroad and the Kankakes
and Illinois rivers, n distance Of 1f5 miles on
the Branch, and 136 miles on the Main Trunk.
lies Oh great Corn and Stock raising portion Of
the State.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22
OATS, BARLEY, RYE, BUCKyyHEAT

And vegetables suited to the climate, are produ-
( eed In great abundance. The northern portion
Of Illinois Is absHt tho climate Of Pennsylvania
while the southern part has the climate Of Ken.
lucky and Virginia, giving a variety Of temper,
ature In the State suited to almost every product
Of the United States
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22
CrITIYATIOY OF CnTrnY

IL agperimsHfs fB Cotton culture are Of
esry great proHliss. Commencing IN Eotitrds
50 deg. so HliH. (sss MItfooH On t8s Branch,
and 4ssUH pti0a on tie 11fn Liael, dLs Com
pdHyO1cHS thousands 0fGcFe8 f5eIf adQpfed to
The perfection Of Ills fJrs. 4 ssfflerfGring
fdnaity Of y0lia0 esildrca, can turn their
g0UthTia labor % o most profitable account IN
ne gr071th and perfection gf fiis plant.
The gigOrOEs 6reFtiOns n017 nlGtiRg % Ob-
tain a supply Of rslid5ls seed suited 10 tho
requiem ants Of tie soil Of Illinois lCiH, if Is
h0psd, 8DeCdtly giro q su6icisat amount 20
plant great 5Fsldfh Of land.
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Near Markets Schools Railroads. Churches and al the blessings Civilization
1900 900 Acres Farms 2O 100 Acres and upwards
in ILLINOIS, the Garden State of America.


Is about equal in extent to England, with pop
ulaii1n Of ,T23, ,665, and a soil capable OF sup-
porting 10000, 900. No State In the Valley Of
The Mississippi ohers 80 great an inducement to
s.'e settler as the State Of Illinois. There Is no
part Of the world where all the conditions OF eli
mate and soil 80 admirably combine TO produce
lh1se Two great staples, CoRs and WHElT
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22

Nowhere can the Industrious farmer secure
such immediate results from his labor as on these
deep, rlch, loamy soils, cultivated with so much
case The climate from the extreme southern
part Of the State 10 the Terre Hauts. Alton 4 ST
Louis Railroad, distance Of nearly 200 miles, Is
ven adapted 70 Winter
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22

There sre Nlnety-Eig Depois On the Compa-
ny's Railroad, giving about one every seven
miles. Cities, Towns and Villages are situated
at convenient distances throughout the whole
route, where every desirable commodity may be
found IS readily as In the oldest cities Of the
Union, and where buyers are to b met foF an
kinds 0f farm produce.
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RAILRnAn sYaTElI % IIITYnIa-

Railroads intersect the whole STATE. s115.-
100000 have been invested n completing the
great network that links every part Of the State
into immediate connection with The surrounding
States and the direetest thoroughfares Of com
merce.
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no ACTUAL SETTLERS

From the unprecedented advantages fhis Com
pany oilers, it is not surprising that It should
have already disposed Of ,30O. 900 acres OF land
It Is now selling at the rate Of 5,0o0 acres per
week. The population along the line has trebled
in ten years, and is now s14, 591. The Company
sell to actual cullivaiors, and every contract con
tains an agreement 70 cultivate
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22
MINING AND MANUFACTURERS

The great resources OF the State, in Coal, Iron,
Lead, Zinc, Potter's Clay, Iimest0na, Sandstone.
&C., &c, are almost untouched; they await the
arrival or enterprising and energetic men accus-
toned to convert them into gold
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The Despatch Cooking Stove.


The Despatch Cooking Stove.
Csee Cat.) W. L. MARVIN Sole Agent for this City.
Having been improved, Is now undoubtedly the
BEST STOVE IN THE MARKET.
! Its Baking, Roasting and Broiling properties are
uneIceprionable and In economy Of Fuel it Is unpar
alieled; with its
NEW PATENT CRATE,
it will burn Coal as wei SIS Wood most admirably the
Oven being thoroughly ventilated il viii produce
perfect and healthy bake equal to that Of Bakers
Brick Oven Roasting and rOasting is done before
the open fire, and BfOlling over live Goals on the
hearth common sense dictates It is manufactured
in this city, and the material used and the work
manship Of the best quality; finally It gives per-
this city and surrounding country, who are daily
using il, will testify.
THE MORNING STAR COOKING STOVE is
new ana desirable pattern which, with variety OF
others, make stock complete. We also have on
hand great variety Of PnrlOr Cooking and other heat
Ing stoves tor coal on wood; az reduced prices.
We are constantly supplied with all the newest and
most beautiful styles Of
ENA MELBD Ora FBS.
Alsorall Of the most useful articles Of House Fur.
nishing Goodsl Nails and Farmers Tools
ars Just receiving the latest improved styles of
BIRD CAGES, which are offered at the lowest prices
WemRnufactuTe largely and have for sale at whole
sale and RETAIL all the various articles Of Plain and
JgPansd Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware
We offer the almost endless variety of goods In our
line tor sale a. the lowest cash prices, on the ONE
RB-An Housekespers and those who contemplate
Housekeeping, and the ''rest Of mankind" are most
cordially invited 70 call before purchasing elsewhere
and Judge Tor themselves sAusPAcfIoS IS GUARkS-
STOVE AND CRATE EMPORIUM
ef W. L. MARVIN,
No. 20, South side Pub. Square,
ahgz3;dAH Oleyeland, Ohm.
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THE ALL SUFFICIENTTH THREE

HNHE ALL SUFFICIENT THREE
4 -rRl ESEMAR Z, 2 and g. are protected by Roy
g. 81 Letters Patent Of England and secured BY tie
Imperial COLLEGE Of Medicine, Vienna
,L'e- uhS IL invaluable i9r Exhaustion, 5purmhi1r
rhq-a and all physical disabilities
NO Ieg completely eIndicatrs all traces OF those
diseases nat Rave heretofore been tred, 10y the uau-
7e1qs ana aeIiiiclulis ne 90 c1pagiu ana gubel-.
NO Three has entirely supqantsd the injurious use
OF mercury, thereby iu5uying 10 the sufferer speedy
relief dispefsina all impurities aud roofing out The
venom Of disease.
iElEhIAiARi Nos J, 2 and 3 are preparations IN the
oiIn OF Lo4enges, devoid OF taste and SMELL aud can
De carried IA the WalstcOat pocket Sold in n eases
ana 'idrd into gBGc doses, a- admins tered by
Nelnani Lailemnnd, kouy, Ricoil Ec. Price ss each
or cases for ~, which e.; and in SRI tslgrs
whereby there l. a saving Oi So 10 be had whole
sale and retail OF Dr. BARROW, No. igI BleorFar-St
New York. '
Immediately on receiving a remittance Dr. Barrow
will forward the rresemar to any part of tho world
stEuctiDla Of the writer
saS-Bold by G. X. .JLARK. Agant for CLEVELAND
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TAILORING,

GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEAN-
VI ING, RenovatinR and MendinR Egtqblisbment
FRAscIs AGER, Tailor, No. 10 Prospect street viii
hereafter devote his attention to cleaning renovatn
and mending Gentlemen's clothing He has f7oiifss
ties for doing his work in the beat manner Cerfie
men will 9nd il for their interest during thsSS hSrd
times 70 give mr. AEsE trial. nST7sRS5
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SKIRT SUPPORTERS,
/ AIDES "HOME GUARDSr'
Browns Suspension Waist

IMPROVED SKIRT SUPPORTER
Is perfect Union" institution II unftes the Cor.
set, shoulder Brace, AntiLaeer and Supporter
Ia one beautiful article OF Wearing Apparel
The Constitution must be Preserved" Wh3cheve-
y Lady says can be by wearing these Waists
TRY THEM-PRICES Reduced
For sale by-FREEMAN 4 KELLOGG. az Suueri-
or-St., Mrs. PORTER, AIiIlinor, 81 Seneca-st How
Ek 4 hlGBEE, 81 Superior-St, Mrs. HARVEY s2a
St. Olar-St and at Wholesale and Retail bv the PRO
prietors and Manufacturers, I6I Ontario-st (oyer
M0ore's Auction Store,) Cleveland, Ohio.
lB-WaistB Made to Order.
1aTState and County Rights for sale.
NORRIS & SHEFFIELD
lN-We will prosecute all persons who make the
Waists, OF make the Braces without authority from
%. augl9
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PROFESSOR or ELECTROPATHY AND MEDICINE
stairs. -
Ofoe hours from to I2 and from to O'Clock daily
(SundaYB eEcepted.
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SESArg CHAMBER, Ohio, April 5th, 1854.
"DR. j. C. AVER, Honored Slr:-I have made a dior
ough trial Of the Catharic Pills, left by your agent
and have been cured 10y them of the dreadful Ih-u-
etism under which he tound me suherinG The drst
dose relieved me, aud few subsequent doses entirely
removed the disease. feel in better health nov than
for some years before, which attrbgl6 entirely To-
the effects Of your GathaTtic Pills.
Yours with great respect,
LUCIUS r. AfETEALF %
, 1862-03-18

Mexican Neaotiations-Al1te8L Leaving
Vera Cruz for the 1nterfOr..AMaert.
can Bearer Of Dispatches Murdered.

SANDY. HOOK, March 17.-The steamer
Roanoke, from Havana March 18th, has ar
rived. She brings dates from Vera Cruz Of
the 9Th. :
The Spanish troops were returning from
the interior. The English force. were to leave
not arrived. The French forces were on their
way to Tehucan. The Spaniards started on
the LIST inst. for orizaba. MaTquese, With
5,@0 troops, holds the road from Vera Cruz
An American citizen, belonging to Lowell,
eminent for Minister Corwin, was murdered
on the list ult., while going from Vera Cruz to
the City Of Mexico.
negotiations between the Mexican Govern
ment and the allies were to commence at oriz-
Honduras dates are to the 9th of February.
a favorable reaction had occurred, and order
was being restored. Medina had been chosen
President pro ten.
United States squadron, and declared an He
It appears that one Of the stipulations made
at the conference between Cen PFfm and Do
blado was that no more troops be landed. IN
der this some Spanish troops fetulnedto Cuba,
Lorence1 were to return without landing
The English forces will return via Bermuda to
ENGLAND. Their mules and harness were sold
to the French, who started for Tehuacan on
the end.
Several rebel schooners had been brought
into Key West, Including the Vim. MolIony.
Anumber Of rebel schooners with small
quantities Of cotton had reached Havana
Further adyices confirm the statement that
the English troops arc about to leave Mexico.
! 4 portion OF the Spanish troops returned to
Cuba and the reat 80 to orixaha-
! Gen. Prim comniands the allied forces
! The name Of the American murdered in
| Mexico is Addison T. Afdin.
, 1862-03-18
Names Of Illinois Prisoners Taken ut
Fort D0ne11oN.

~ ~ u +9u'.
HoS- JESSE n DoBois- -Ae1f Ssr. When
Ex-Governor Wood left Nashville, promised
him would, as far "a could, get the names
of the n1iuf9B boys who were carried south Of
NasHT;11o A1eo n oh4ofn +henar,ee ~ t7ose
-. st5 o1 W1 - k.:1 - T.t:1i.. ~
Mno aleo an1 Nele oa.ieu ~ sa',t1
na4es OF tnose VINO went SCUM; elLnst
5n6hnS Foanoeo OF mol "ounosa as "n' "ese
Eleventh Regiment Lieutenant Kenyon, John
?. 1as3e: Aex. ARlsay, He45y A sterens, He4.y s9a.y
nsn MeM.hnn Tns ames neEg Geens '9 Fansn
Frank Grnyes LAIN Farrf2' JosFns EossWicS'
John ". Mars, Daniel Wrieht. Robert Henin, E.
r New land, Dennis Fagpof, Wm. Caldwa!de, Eph-
, 1862-03-18
CASUALTIES AT PEA RIDGE,
Partial List Of Killed, Wsanded and Missing,
at the BattIe Il Pea Ridge, ARK,
March 7tf aad 8th.

1dtKI1 1LLlhOlS.
Col. G. A. Smith, wounded in head and arm
in the beginning Of the engagement. Lieut..
Colonel Chandler was taken prisoner at the
close Of the action on the 7th.
COMPANY A.-ENzed- James Neck, Ed. Cooper.
Wounded-A- G1otz, John Hflhoupt, John Nc
Faddep, Andrew Stewart, {badiy,} J. Bergen,
kissing g-Corporale N. Kirby, r. Piekens. ].
Stern; j. Dunhan, E. Thompson, J. Mott.
Co1rAET B-Xiilfd- None.
Co cosFsSE e:9Kizea1First Sergeant Jacob
5mmel; William H. Jackson' Richard E. Canada,
~-Nou1ded- Captain James F. Williams, Corporal
Matthew Murphy, Wm, 3. Hal. Daniel Il. Bays,
1a~ss Levitt; Aar9n qtEen G%o5tally2 co.
gofal Joel T. Horkman, oFfille Robertson, Daniel
Bullock, Jacob Dunha1n, John Durham, George
Morrison.
Wounded- Corporal Ambrose AIdrieh. Ezra G
Price, Michael Madden, John caanaman, Isaac n
Misssn9-Sergcant James r. Butler, Sergeant
James F. Molts. Thomas Gorznan+ Jacob Dates:
1isss1in eSsras4 4fSllGiGi s:@&si<a-sone,
HoHnGed-Sergcant F. II. Adhams. Corporal
Riley Goodwin. Corporal John a: Brothers, Cor
poral Simpson 3; Fouch, John Mch1anis Jas. Row
CoaFASy F.-Eiiiez John Cox. Thomas Camp-
H0HH4e1-J0lu BAfkeT, " u NEOuldu. J8MeS
Mareha1l. Phi}oman Spicer, Thomas 0'Neil.
Hissing-1et Lieut. Moses c, Shook, 1st Serg't
Neil Gilchrist, WE. Eeard, Samuel H. Searl
COMPANY G.-H7Nsd-
Ho4aded-none-
Mstin9- Lieut. n: ?. Smith, James n Kennedy,
JameE Taylor, John Frazer
CoArAsr H.-kintd- Joseph Williams, John B.
Porter.
FOUNDED Thomas Birrard, Wn Hawkins.
| Aie6ing-1st Lieutenant Dudley Il. Mahy, I'd
Lieutenant Collins 2 Jones, Captain James F.
Ham, Corporal Dsyid Mex. Smith, Corporal John
Ricketts,, corporal VIM Brown, Chas. r. Daggest,
Jozdan r. Aarny, Jamee 3. McAlister, Addison
A. Thompson, Henry Wicker, Madison Vickers,
Vim. HAr1iton, John Sttga1L
l. CoNrAKI 1--Hi4ef-none:
| Hoandsd-sergeant c. z. B. Smith, Corporal
| Loytlle Swift.
I Wm~ q. harper, Ieaac u. Nelson, Albert Nixon,
| John McTfckete, John j. Mcbride and Wm. Web
| eter.
t COMPANY K,-ENkd-:None.
H0unded-Iaptain Thomas 4. Dobbs, First
LientenantJ Joseph Moore, Sergeant B. F: Mark
| land. James ". McLa1n, James Walker. Thoma.
c. Perry, Richard 3. Holman, IrEta Gffhth, Jas
u. R1bouf1, Richard Burns.
Naesing-Capt4in Henry C. Moore, Iaasc Lau
meI, Em. Riley. Robert 0ingeE. Juo. II. 0lngez
| Michael Cameron, Shelby Grimth.
| GENERALIZATION.
, 1862-03-18


Our readers will remember that private
letter from Richmond, printed in these
columns February 2sth, from gentleman
whose opportunities Of observation were
among the best, stated positively that the
rebels had less than 200 900 men in the field,
md that their force on the line Of the Poto.
mac did not exceed sixty Thousand men. The
latter particular Of his Intelligence has re-
ceived singular confirmation within the last
two days. It is acknowledged by those who
have examined the works Of Manassas that IN
army cncamped there, and which for so many
months occupied our OWL army Of 200, 900
men, and with its .sQuaker" guns and in
gcnious boldness Of pickets 60 deceived our
military authorities this great Manassas
did not really number sixty Thousand men :;
while the "Gibral1ar Of Virginia II is nothing
but an immense humbug. It is not very sur
prisiDg that Englishmen, who like Sir james
Ferguson and others, visited the Manassas
lines, and afterwards saw, within our own,
what vast force the rebels we're holding in
check with their small army, went home
dcspising the tFcdera1s,'' aud full Of adn1ira-
ton Of the rebels and their faith ipr thei,
EuerpES
, 1862-03-18
Where are the Rebels In Virginia
Important Strategic Movements OF
T1A ~ AfkAI fcA1nNFn1Rn

Where are the Rebels In Virginia
1mpoFt2Dt Strategic Movements OF
the Rebel Generals.
The grand army Of the Potomac has at last
set ont in pursuit Of the rebels, who have
abandoned their Notifications at Centreyille
and. Manassas, and fallen back on the line Of
the Rapp ohannock river.
The new position, where 1t is believed the
rebels intend to make stand, is along the
bank Of the Rappahannock river, from Port
Royal up to Fredericksburg, thence along the
south bank Of the river up as far IS the juno
ton Of the Rapidan with the North Fork Of
the Rappahannock, thence along the Rapidan
rs far is the base Of the Blue Ledge Mountain.
This line ofdefense is thus described: The
country is very billy, and is cat into wild aud
deep rayines, particularly is this the case for
some eight miles below Fredericksburg. Ill
the way up to the base Of the mountain
ridge. There is q wooden bridge at
Fredericksburg leading over the Kappa
hammock md the county Of Stafford, and one
county, leading orer the river in the county Of
6pott1ylyan1a. Falmouth is q mile above
Fredericksburg, and there are but three fords
in the river between Fredericksburg md the
mountain; one at the Wilderness, which is
about mile from the Rapidan; another where
li1E I.11IOau ClUeseS, 1Hu LulIN stU04t LuEtE
miles northwest Of Orange Court House.
At tie breaking out of the rebellion it WIS a
matter Of serious discussion by BeauregaEd,
Lee and Johnston whether this should not be
the line Of fortifcation instead Of Bull Rua
and Manassas. The Manassas Railroad, bring
ing provisions from the valley, caused them
to select Bull Run, the Rapidan and Rap
pzhaunock being made strong By extensive
military engineering in the meanhme.
The river Is deep and narrow below F1edcr-
icksburg yards wide and fifteen feet deep.
Adore Fredericksburg and at Falmouth the
great falls Of the Rappahannock begin, aud cx-
tend a]l the wBy to the source. The banks arc
ragged, broken and precipitous, and covered
with the original growth Of the timber. The
river here is deep and rapid Upwards Of
twenty thousand slaves have been at Frcder-
gro men have been at work on various forti6-
cations all along the river bank for months
past. This line Of defense Was begau anterior
to the fortifcations along Bull Run, and WIS
destined as a sort Of cover in case Of defeat
at Bull Run.
The swampy country Of the Matapony, east
Of the junction Of the Mat, the Ia, the Po and
Port Royal and Louisville, thence down the
Matapony to the Pampunky and the 7 orE
rivers, from the extended line Of fight from
| the mountain to the bay. The abandonment
/ Of the whole Lower Potomac and the Kappa
hammock, below Port Royal, is because they
are Untenab1e on account of the ready ap
| proach OF beats and being easily outdankeG
BY force reaching them there. The country
| is the best possible one for defense along the
| stand the rebels can make Is here, along th.
Kappalanuock river. They have never mad
J! the extensive Notifications at Richmond tha
/ have been erected at Fredericksburg.