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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

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a.ra'- s.ssts. lSsts.i slh l,ais-. asa oas Z suf
pfasrrs asra a talsf 10 BE-. IsrAs.. Re prasrrss
~ts ARRESTED b osssInE Ia ess.sses ~lth lsuny
y s1peetsJ T. satsh = ssesas,s ~ Ns,sisssA, bat
Il hsi len a lee bssfs tstw uat Ati.. fisFt.
~ paee eaIs,i Trsslrfs li,l, $500, % u.le, 30
farther % ia lhr ~,Ii. = fersi1, aAA ne ri,sf
a. iso nafros e. - io pausr. "a or VI
up ~ PASSED euly ihfss v f,gf plaot,'faa.. aua
t,oud la = = 81 4 then. aai ils n,ast 4 han
sers -ryceioai-is = she i'es-i kipd 81 81,
llAss their vsic thfer som,u sni several ehill.
rra, atd th,y suifatiy f1iss,,A Instant death
if,aa tie "o,g stly Yankee o. - ,osn -
tbcy we're isi that - eaias - friend, otly. ihr
so Its larsi nte aorl q lsar. api ossld
birlIy aui ~ori, 70 express hsr gratitude, vhjle
tb, children even iegan 70 have c,bsdtbcs aud
came up saass hsnd.. bai before tbs boa' lau,l
. they eonm,pesd roaming sildly aboo, ie hide.
eNing ami screaming aust ptteoasiy,
Our ubols uip VAS fall q adventure aud eI.
ei,emeni. sud there are many incidents 4 much
interest. connected pith our short sqj,arn il this
Part u DHie. which limc alone forbid. me 70
men, Oh. A steamer is expected TO leave IN a frS
hours. With the mal. aud am writing rapidly in
order no. to miss IL l.l eve Wslspvs again to-
morrow for Ans,her scene sf aeiieu
fsASK c. PsnDLs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25
sInvery in the District.

a bill is pending in Congress for tie
abolition uf slavery in the District of Co
lamba, providing At the ane time for th
compensation Of masters. We hope
will At an early day become law. Thit
slavery should haze so long been tolerated
al the seat Of government and in the limits
exclusively under The control Of the gov.
ernmenf, Is, TO say The least, surprising
and can only lie accounted for from the
fact that the nation, until the election Of
President Lincoln, was firmly under the
control Of tho slaveholdng interest. 1t
has been animated that the President will
veto such a bill; but this can hardly be
so, a. lie has repeatedly in his public
speeches avowed himself in favor Of such
a measure.
1t is in onr view high time that our
government should cease TO give counte-
nance to this inhuman practice by allow.
ing il to exit in the District Of Columbia
which is solely within the matt nal juris-
dciion, and heRcetodh let il be distinctly
understood that Slavery is sectional, viii {
Freedom is national and the normal and
true condition Of all men.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

ess Our thanks are rendered to Hon.
+. L. WALTON for sundry valuable pub
lie documents la;rly received. Mr.. w.
als writes us that the bill giving Vermont
another member ef Congress, has bern
.;gn, 4 ly tie President Vermont will
Inns ~ e,s,itled to 8 &c the PAL members
ar n. House ,r about one eighiielh part.
By the late euume,. ation the Free States
arc entitled TO l76v mem. ers; lie border
Safes TO 80, and the gulf o'aies to 90.
II tl.e latter succeed in establishing Their
they will be about on
sixth as large as lhe United States, aud a
weak AMI d.spicablr power.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

Aee o aae ata 1ag iia dsse eed
ss4as iaf reassfaaeaol rigid 20 sd lie
Be- ils esacdce tyvn iaileit htsu's eoa-
trafg tet e sal b. srnefaiiy ssncfi }.
Ne rTu ~ that Il wsol1 e morc cun-
Aafiss 10 -oesi society i tley should cm-
81 tlt sFarr li'ue and givs aboal
feme bvtier business.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

DEAp RAnBITs.-Lasi week was a =
time wi,h the sportsmen. and The rabbits
we're taken in great numbers. The Messrs.
Bentley took Is in single day. DIR. +.
b. Fiancisro, &. F. Orvis. and ]. ID. Slo-
cum took 2 IT single hunt. and several
other parties had oil success. The
abund .uce Il ibis Kind Of game j. account
ed fof ia consequence # the scarcity Of
faxsA
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

PEEsoxAL--0ur friend s. i. Mille;t, ESQ,
formerly Of his place, aud nov residing on his
farm. rome ihrre miles distant from Lansing,
Mich. sends Us copy Of Lansing Republican,
from which We see he has g,ne into the bankias
business, !, ying bis notes IN stone coal AMI clay
lie is nego.iA,ins eontsHcl fr clay With large
hrm a. Lansing. Hhles y eonsumatsl. will yicII
him the handsome litils snzi q &c 900 yearly.
We wish him success
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

AucrtoS saLE- There Is gsod chance to make
good bargains n the clothing. boo, and shoe AMI
farn shin. goods line, At The store fsfmsriy oceu
pied ~ ". D. Saith. Mr, T. rnrdy IS selling
oai large stock At low priess; private sales 10
the morning. and aaeiien sales 10 the aAsrDeon
azd assniHg Gi~s bi@ ell
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25
A FRIESD or THE SOLDIER,

BETTER Our readers cannot have fsilel TO
NJ ice the improvement. IN the kinl Of p,psr On
viii, b the JounxAL is printed We confess that
during the summer aud fall We had a rather poor
article; that We are using TOW and shall hereaf-
ter. is the very best that 10 made, the same 10 "a
and texture as that used by tue Springfield Re
publican, aud made At the same mills
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25
Camp holbrook f,b 18Th

dear friend now that we are all well and hope
that the,s viii fad Jou the same ! dout vent 700
u lei any oly zee this viii 700 Jet me- have yocr
picture a. aud will send mine to 700 II 900
sill don't let any body see this will 700 send 1t
ioHn ia letter wont il peas send it down 49,
/ .n going 10 send Ny money o you and wont
90 to use it il you wont il don't ell any body Of
/ now ,,nl y.or pictur down to me will you will
send 700 yoor walh to- 700 il yoo will d. u
aos love 700 Guild ciss voc Till yoor face was
rel cant write So good -
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

.Hessrs. T. iitors Among the Green Noun
tain, Of Vermont, not long since. Was young
ma !. addicted to dissipation. seemingly on the
hghwag 10 ruin. lie enlisted for the ssrvice Of
his county in tho Nosk Of crushing out rebellion
Previous to his departure for the seat Of war. it
Was matter Of rejoicing to his friends hat he
was persuade to sign the temperance pledge.
What would you anil your readers think Of a
christian father, tOttlidg and boxing Intoxicating
qusr aud sending il to susb son, f whom the
Government pteycss all medical treatmeu, deem
ell necessary. free f On expense
What would you AMI Jour readers think 81 the
hand u Providence iitetl o'ing and causing the
bottle to be broken aud the liquor waEei. ere il
reached the far 90 placs Of is destination
II sou think the fact, woull tend to prove that
tie fooishuess o. Col is pis'r than man, and the
kuidnes~of God unlike that Of mau. you are in
substantial agreement with
FRIEND or THE soLDIEE.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

liuf4flu sriHs4N. hFs1t
l.tesshp saRaE2sg Manchester,
lbv4Hs 4 tsHaas, i}tien
/ g " Lao. aaagr -.
assfsr it0p. BffAslile
II u BtYsetts. Ahsrsh
y II II nmsmsn, sawt
EfsxasN NAAFas. hsl.ea
ions = lu~tats, luty.
s n Eusa. Hntland
5utsFA A FKEtris.. Monfpsl.sr.
la soenurt. Meaaliisisr
hAga&s HrFsnitt. NosisQe
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

Campholtrook Brat ibeors
now let 700 now that ana well aue hope that
csc will hnI 700 the aud that ali u the rest
~ well as am wont yoo to let 700 TO let me have
y.or pietors and will let mine to 700 AID pay TOT
tina: TO 700 for 800 now that am going 10 Ieas
next wsk now let NC hay that won, yoo will LEI
700 hav watch when come home " u cone OF
there when come home do love VOC bot ny
FOLKS don't like to hay ne act 30 do yoJ rember the
tine thai We went op TO p last winter with
We had good time to ride give my love
to - aud the rest of The folks shall come aud
see you do love 700 so will give 700 a watch If
700 will will lei 700 have money noush to have
moeh 700 as want to spend ifyso will let me have
yoor pictore think Of 700 every day wish coold
see yoOr face woOd ciss 700 cant write so good
by
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

Patti Ryan. a resident Of Rutland,
was killed on the railroad NEAR Bellows
Falls. last Monday. He VA. sfiurk by q
mass Of snow thrown az BY The snow
i.low, I'll toward the track AID was cru b..
Ell by the cosn~r Of ear. BE va ~Lout
- years 4 age, and Iesses vile and
isur ehitdres.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

The 100000 sock required TO start
the new ItaiIspd county ak, Va. al
subscribed for in five Gays, AID 81 900
over. Directors will h. sL cied neat
month.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25
Local Intelligence.

Soru vtleA hi' las ,As To- u April ssli asla-
g-i .. Is s.a % oaf aitvasssFs saus iias ,ais
vr,4. saI W az eoaalegi Sc shs'i msss ~ith
EooI r4eevss g. var palrsus afs q ihe rsh' sefs
lee ~ say f.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25

Tax following letters have been forwards 10
Us Tor public ,tiyn. aud We ohssrfuly comply. -
fhey are unlou iedly genuine AID are certainly
rather "rare specimens. quite rs rich as some
Of tbs love letters found IN the deserted camps Of
he rcbels.--IDs
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-03-25
Tne PREDICTION.

II Richard &. Mason. Fen. II Baltimore, on
this LIB day II April, 1861. predict That the
Udon 81 tbsss States sili be preserved; that he
C,ns,ituri will b. maintained inyioiate; thai
the lass " the land Will be enforced that the se-
sessioai'ss will b asfally Hbppd, aud rls The
stars and Strips, tss s4crrd emblem Of liberty.
viii again M foressr ware over ths Land " The
rec aud tie heias 81 the brave"
The ssa'bsr Is very Plsassas sad uAr.a: The
Sssds ass dry se9 10 ssOslssst pas,ssnt Ne
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-31

On the 2lst of April, at her residence Scot
land, near Bladensburg Nd, CAROLINE NJ,
consort of the late John Vetch, esq. A lnger-
ing disease has at length wrought its work
death-crushing fond hearts with an agony. Of
sorrow, and reopening the fountains of grief,
which but seven months ago gave forth such
bitter stream. A purer spirit never left this
world Of sorrow for the realms of bliss, During
the weary hours Of twelve long years Of suffer
ing, no sign Of complaint or discomfort broke
from the lips Of this now sainted one, adding one
of the brightest Lin Ks to the chain Of evidences
of the trumphs Of grace. May God help the
afflicted ones to bear submissively this severe
stroke, rejecting that the ways OF Providence,
though mysterious are always wise.
Her langushing head is at rest,
Her sickness and sorrow are Ger,
Reposing on Jesuss breast,
She'll suffer aftliction no more
Alexandria News please copy.]
On the 18th Of May, at his fathers residence,
in King George county, Va, OF scarlet fever,
after an illness Of only twentyfOur hours, III the
18th year Of his age, RICHARD, eldest son of
Dr. r. II. and Julia c. Stuart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-31
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

The n. 0. Delta announces the arrival, on
the 10Th inst, of a load of cotton, by the
steamer Diana, from Plaquemine. Cattle had
come in from the Red river, and an arrival
from Caroline Bluffs reported, with corn, oats,
-four and bacon, In order to encourage the
shipments Of cotton Gen. Butler issued an Or
der promising protection to the cargoes.
In regard to the proclamation Of Gen. But
ler respecting the treatment Of certain women
in New Orleans, under certain circumstances,
Mr.. Bouligny says it had reference only to fe-
males of doubtful virtue, who were in the hab-
it Of parading the public Streets and applying
to the Union troops epithets Of the most OPP
probrious character, Other New Orleans Union
men, however, express the belief that such a
proclamation is worth fifty thousand men to
the Confederates>
Jos T. Peirson, proprietor Of public house,
in Baltimore, was arrested yesterday, by order
Of Gen, Dix He is charged with treason, and
was sent to Fortress McIienry.
Major G. B. Crosby and Capt. S. Chipley,
Of Kentucky, and Col. W T. Baldwin, Of
Mississippi, belonging to the Confederate army,
have been released from Warren on their parole.
Mr.. Bouligney, from New Orleans, has ar
rived at New York. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-31
Telegraphie Nel}a.
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
LATEST WAR NEWS.
From the Valley of Virginia.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-A dispatch receiv~
ed this morning at the War Department, states
that a brigade Of Federal troops, preceded by
four companies of the Rhode Island Cavalry,
under Major Nelson, entered Front Royal yes
terday morning, at eleven o'clock, and drove
out the enemy, consisting Of the Eighth Lou
isiana four companies Of the Twelfth Georgia,
and body Of Cavalry,
The Federal loss is eight killed, five wounded,
and one nissing-all from the Rhode Island
cavalry.
We captured six officers and o-e hundred
aad fifty privates. Among the officers are
Capt. Beckwith West, Forty Eighth Virginia;
First Lieutenant Gemmell, Eighth Louisiana;
Lieutenants J. H. Dickson and Waterman,
Twelfth Georgia. We recaptured eighteen of
our troops, taken by the enemy at Front Royal
week ago, among them Major VIM. F. Col
Inns, First Vermont Cavalry; George Fl. Grit
fin, Adjutant Fifth New York Cavalry; Lieut..
Duryea, Eighth New York Cavalry, and Fred
Tarr Adjutant Maryland Infantry. We cap
tured large amount Of transportation, includ-
ing ten wagons, and eleven railroad cars Our
advance was 50 rapid the enemy was surprised,
and therefore not able to burn the bridges
across the Shenandoah
a despatch from the Associated Press report
er gives the names Of our killed as follows
All of the Rhode Island Cavalry, Captain VIM
P Rinsworth Corporal John c. Babcock,
Corporal D. B. Barnard, Edward K. Barnard,
Cyrus A. Bracket, Calvin Cushman, Benja-
mamin Lashure, and E. B. Allen. The loss Of
the enemy is notyet ascertained, but is said to
be large, as our cavalry cut in among them in
splendid style.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-31
HEADQUA RTERS,
CAMP NEAR CoRINTH, May 80.

CAMP NEAR CORINIH, MAY oU J
Hon. EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Secretary of War
The enemy's position and works IN front OF
Corinth were unexpectedly strong lie cannot
occupy stronger position in his flight. This
morning he destroyed an immense amount OF
public and private property, stores, provisions,
wagons, tents, &c
For miles out of the town, the roads are filled
with arms, haversacks, &C., thrown away BY the
flying troops.
4 large number Of prisoners and deserters
have been captured and are estimated By Gen.
Pope at two thousand. .-..
Gen Beauregard evidently distrusts his army,
or he would have defended so strong a position.
His troops are evidently much discouraged and
demoralizcd. -t
In all their engagements for the last few days
their resistance has been weak. .~<-
H. w HALLEcK, Major General.
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CORNER or KING AND HENhl 3d..
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TyHE MANAGERS Of the above place beg
4 leave to inform the amusement-lo loving pub
lie. that they have engaged the well known YER
satile Comedian and Gymnast, Mr.. Il. CARLOS,
Who has appeared at the Crenoni Grrdens, Lon
don, for over three hundred consecutive nights
in his wonderful limitations ofanlmals ana bIrds,
in which he stands without an equal and VINO
will appear on MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE =,
1862 and every evening during the week III Il
variety Of performances. =.'." .
The Managers have been to great expense III
securing the services Of the above talented ar
fist, and hope that all lovers Of amusement VIII
not fail to see him.
Admission-FREE.
The Bar will be we'll supplied with the choic7,
est brands Of ALES, WINES Liquors and
CIGARS.
Courteous walters in attendance.
PRICE s. BREMEN,
nv 3l-tf Proprietors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-31

. Loc-n.-Heavy showers OF rain last night,
with much lightning and thunder:-A1r. Sa-
mnel Dishman was seriously injured on Thurs
dav. while at work at Hunters ship yard, by
the giving way Of windlass;-A free negro
how was arrested on Thursday charged with
.steaIinc trunk and clothing from Robt> Bell:
Two ladies who had some words with sol
diers when the prisoners were carried through
town on Yesterday, were arrested and carried
70 the provost nlarshals, but were ordered by
!. Col. Gregory to be released, upon an explana-
ton Of the caso:-Green peas were selling IN
market this morning at IS Cts, per peck, and
strawberries at 375 cts, per quart; beef ID cts,
Der pound; but few fish were in market:-At a
general meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Compa~
nv held in this city yesterday, the following
persons were elected directors OF the compa~
nv-Andrew Jameson, Jas L Close, VIM,
Arnold, Joseph Thornton, and Joseph I.
Brown-We learn that It is the intention Of
the company to put the road in thorough re-
oair as early as poss:ble:-Mess:s. William
Mitchell, Elijah Collins, Of this ct"; and S,
Banker, Of North Carolina, were arrested this
evening", and are confined ct the provost mar
shpls. Mrs, Druin and Mrs. Emmerson az
rested yesterday, were released in the after
noon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-31

In Baltimore the brokers are paying 81 pre-
MUM for American gold. Maryland country
bank notes arepurchased at I(0l. Pennsy Iva
mia bank notes Wheeling do. 2; other Virginia
and Southern do. 30l05O discount. Eastern
exchange is at par. The United States demand
notes Of the old issue are bought at per cent:
premium. AMI the 1880 notes at e premium
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-31
From Corinth.

WASHINGTON, May 3l.-The following des-
patch was received at the War Department this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-31

Mitchell, Elijah Collins, Of this civ; and L, s
Banker. Of North Carolina, were arrested this
evenings and are centred ct the provost mar
shprs Mrs Druin and Mrs Enmerson az
rested yesterday, were released IN the after
noon.
] The adjournment Of the House Of Represen~
tatives 10 Monday, ostensiby to clean the Hall,
gives members time to visit their homes The
evening train for Philadelphia and New York
was crowded with Representatives. It is
thought that, by the active cooperation of the
Senate, a final journment may be had by the
Gosh Of June.
. The House Of Representatives, by SIX majo-
riuy, have voted the National lntelGgencer
$35, 800. Theappropriajion is for the purchase
!. from Gales & Seaton, Of 100 additional copies
Of the Annals Of Congress- at 1855 apiece
The Tribune letter cracks its whips over the
members who voted aye It don't like the In
teligencer
In their decision on the fugitive slave case,
the Circuit Court for the District of Column
bia said, that not only the spirit but the letter
Of the law of 1850 rendered it strictly appica-
bic to that District The language is such as
to place it beyond all dispute that Congress IN
tended to embrace the District in the provision
Of this act
The n 7. Express says:-'It is reported
that as many as 5000 contrabands have reach
ed the Government quarters duff Green
Row in Washington, and that from 20 to 80
now come daily. About 100 have been sent. =
Some few are industrious, but the multitude
are represented as idle and as a burden upon
the Government Some of these negroes are
. finding their way North, and we hear Of them;
. with exceptions, as thriftless and lazy even
. when offered work =
\ correspondent Of Pittsburgh paper, who
. was IN Gen. Banhs retreat, says about 700 OF
cur sick at Strasburg fell into the hands Of the
. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 500 belonging to Shield S
division, and the balance to General William s.
The Committee Of Ways and Means will not
be able 70 framea tariff bill until that for laying
internal taxes shall have been disposed ct:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-24

John. j. Thomas, of Hancock, and mem
btr Of the Maryland Legislature, was captured
by Stnart's Cavalry during their recent rad
into PENNSYLVANIA, since which time he has not
been heard from. Mr.. Thomas was on his
way from Hagerstown to Hancock, in company
With another gentleman from the latter place,
and rode into the Confederate lines without be-
Ing aware Of It.
The drivers Of several omnibuses and hacks
were arrested II Washington, yesterday, at the
depot, on the charge of obstructing the cars OF
the passenger railway. 4 difficulty has been
IN existence since the csrs commenced running
to the depot, in regard to the standing place
OF omnibuSes, hacks and cars, the drivers OF
each caitlling the right Of way to the sidewalk
''r their respective passengers A threat
ened riot had to be suppressed on Wednesday
afternoon by the presence Of q large police
force
Never, within the remembrance Of The Cd
est nhaoitant, has the upper Potomac present
elSuch shallow bed for 50 long a period as at
ne present time It's rock: and bars are vlsl-
ole tor three-tourths of its width, and the wa
sohers ford it in preference to uSing the pom
t'oa l,:dge.
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der Gems. Bragg and Smith passed safely out
of Kentucky through Powell's Gap, taking
with them all their ammunition aud subss-
tepce trains. The Federal army cannot pur-
sue, it is said, on account Of want Of forage
and subsistence and consequently will return
to Louisville and Lebanon. The pursuit of
the Confederates appears to have terminated
at Crab Orchard: in Lincoln county, sixty-tve
mive southeast Of Frankfort i is considered
probable that Gen Bragg will now make direct
for Nashville. The Confederate forces under
Gen. Humphrey Marshall are reported to be
retreating from Mount Sterling towards East
Tennessee. Col. Morgan was at Iitc'+iolcl,
Grayson county, on Monday night.
The Confederates long threatening Nashville
made an advance to within sevou miles Of the
city on Sunday last Their force, consisting
Of one thousand men. was toSted On the Gala
tin Road, where they were attacked early Oh
Monday morning by force sent ONT by Gen.
Neglev. The Confederates were defeated and
retreatel across the Cumberland river. But
few were killed or wounded but a number
were taken prisoners, including the Colonel
commanding.
It appears chat the Confederates have made
another raid on The town Of Commerce, Mis-
souri,. The force which last entered the town
IS reported at seven hundred. They carrled
off horses and mules and quantity Of proFls-
ions, Com. Porter has sent a euhboat TO the
place. Commerce is in Scott county, one hun
dred 2, d twenty miles southeast OF IT. Louis.
The recommendation of Gov. Letcber to
DESTROY he Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad, has
been carried out from Harper Ferry to dis
tance Of ten or twelve miles beyond Martins
burg. One entire track has been taken up
between HaIper's Ferry aud Martinsburg, and
the rails carried off towards Winchester Be-
vonl Nartinsburg fires have been seen at night
along the track Of the road, indicating that the
ties have been taken up and burned; as We'll as
ali the water stations and other property
This is especially the case at the 1o2t OF the
North Mountain, from whence the rails are
also said to have lem carried of. 1t is also
reported that they are filing up Paxton's Cut
by blowing up the rocks, and burying the rails
with many feet Of stone and earth. The nu-
lnerous bridges along this portion Of the road
have also been destroyed.
The British schooner Adelaide, laden wtk
turpentine and cotton: whilst attempting TO
r,n the blockade out Of Wilmington, got
aground and was destroyed by one Of the Fed
eral gunboats.
Richard c. Mccormick, has resigned his
Do,itiou Of chief clerk Of the Department OF
! Agriculture, having accepted the Union nomi-
3;on e,r Conoress IN the First District Of