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The national Republican., 1862-02-19
From Fortress Monroe,

BALTIMORE, Feb. ls.-The Old Point boat
brings the following news:'
FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. IA dag Of truce
brought over a lady from Norfolk to-day, but
no newspapers. We understand that the Nor.
folk Day Book Of this morning makes no men.
ton of the surrender of Fort DOnelsOn, but
represents the contest ss still going on.
Nothing additional has been received from
Savannah.
The United States gunboat Harriet Lane
arrived from Washington during last night.
Although fred at on the passage down the
Potomac, but one shot struck her, slightly in.
juring her wheel.house
Great Bethel to-day, having started on Satur-
day night. He brings no Information of value.
A severe rain storm has prevailed since
morning, and there are now no signs Of clearing
MP. The wind is from the north.
The Stars and Stripes, Jersey Blue, and other
steamers. destined for Hatteras, are still de.
tainad.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19
Oficial Report Of Commodore
FOOte.

CAIRO, February l7.-Hon. Gideon Weles, Sec
retdry Of The Navy: The Caroudelet has jus
arrived from Fort Donelson, and brings infor
nation of the capture of that fort by tho lane
forces yesterday morning, with nfteen thousant
prisoners.
Johnston and Buokner were taken prisoners
The loss ia heavy on both sides. Floyd es
capped with Ave thousand men during the
night.
I 60 up with the gunboats, and as soon as
possible will proceed up TO Clarksville.
Eight mortar boats are on their way, with
which hope TO attack Clarksville.
My foot IL painful but the wound is not dan.
gerous.
The army has behaved gloriously.
shall be able to take but two iron clad gun.
boats with me, as the others are disabled.
The trophies are immense.
The particulars will soon be given.
A. H. FoOrE, Flag Officer.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

~ Rev. CHAs. G. ANEs, Of Illinois, will
lecture before the Association tonight. Sub.
ject, what will become of the Republic''
As be is, strictly, the only Western man in the
course, having come a thousand miles to speak
a word in this hour Of peril, and as he Is widely
and favorably known throughout that region
for his eminent culture and ability, of course
the residents of the city, from the West, will
give themselves the profit Of the address.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

GENERAL SroSE's DrsLoYAtTY.-Among the
charges against Gen. Stone ID, " holding COM
m uuication with the enemy" The Tribune Of
the 18th instant gives the following story as to
the manner in which this communication wss
made, and the way IL was discovered:
"A soldier in one Of the New York regiments,
who had procured bis discharge, and came to
the capital for the purpose Of getting his pay,
mentioned to gentleman in one Of the public
Offices that there were suspicious circumstances
connected with Gen. Stones movements, and
related the following incident:
while he (the soldier) was on picket duty
near Hwards's Ferry, some time subsequent
to the Balls Bluff affair, Gen. Stone rode down
near the Ferry, accompanied only by servant.
After some little time, he went to an unoccu-
pied house near, and bringing out spyglsss,
Il oked across the river. He then remounted
and rode away, but shortly returned to the
same house, and again brought the glass into
requisition, and seeming to discover the object
of his search, waved bis hat as though oommu
nicstng a signal. Directly, about dozen
horsemen came out of the woods on the oppo-
site side Of the river.
"Gen. Stone, going to our pickets, remarked
that these men must want something, and sug.
gested that some of them should cross and see
what 1t might be. Five men volunteered 10
60 on this service, and on reaching the Vir.
ginia shore, the rebels proposed that they
should remain as hcs'sges while an Equal nun
Der Of their party crossed for the purpose of
having an Interview with Gen. Stone, which
proposal was accepted, and the rebels accord.
iDgly crossed and met Gen. Stone. They with
drew from the river bank near the house above
named, and remained in conference some time
A soldier at the Ferry observed a sealed
packet passing between the rebels and Gen
Stone. One Of the rebels remarked 10 one Of
the men who remained as hostages, that they
had come down by appointment The one
who headed the rebel party was Capt. Porter y
This Is strange story, but there is another
connected with It, quite as strange. The sol.
dier who made this discovery, and made il
known, lodged, few nights ago, in this city
and during the night, bis room was burglarious
ly entered, and he was fsrociously attacked by
midnight assassin, who was compelled to 60.
cape by the timely arrival Of superior force,
which the assailing party did not expect to
encounter.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

CoSGREssIoNAL.-The jubilant feelings Of the
members Of the House of Representatives over
the recent victories, which could scarcely be
restrained within reasonable degree of subor.
dination to the ordinary authority of the House
on Monday, instead Of being allayed by a
nights rest, had so far obtained the mastery,
that the House could remain in session only a
half hour yesterday, before It had to adjourn,
to allow of season Of mutual congratula-
tiona
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

For THE Gun BoATs.-Eighty-hve men from
Gen. Summers division, and sixty.one from Gen
Franklin's, came to this city yesterday from
Alexandria. IN route to Cairo, as volunteers for
gunbost service on the Western waters. Four
times as many volunteers as were needed, Of
fered their services with the utmost esgerness
The brave boys Of the Potomac are painting for
a share OF the glory that is reaped in the fields
Of the West
The national Republican., 1862-02-19
FROM EUROPE.

PHILADELPHIA, February ls.-Psr steamer
Edipburg we have the following:
The Confederate steamer Nashville left South
ampton on the Sd, and passed the Tuscarora of
Cowes, where she WAS anchored.
The latter steamed up, but the frigate Shan
non was alongside to prevent her departure fol
"a hours.
The Nashville was last seen outside the
Needles, steaming down the channel at full
speed.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

HOSPITAL In GEN. BLENKER's DIyIsIoN-In
this hospital there have been fifty -four patients
during the week ending on Monday, Of whom
FIVE have been returned. There have been two
deaths during the week
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

~ Upon the receipt Of the news Of the
fall OF Fort Donelson, at St. Louis, Governor
Yates, Secretary Hatch, and Auditor Dubois,
Of Illinois, left for Fort Donelson, to look after
the wounded Illinois troops
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

HORSE THIEVES IN NALExANDRIA.-Some disci.
pie of Floyd, on Monday, relieved Quarter.
master Hanlon, of the Sixty.thlrd New York
(Irish) volunteers, Of fine horse, which had
been left tied at blacksmth's shop on Duke
street
The national Republican., 1862-02-19
OFFICIAL.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

January 81, 1862.
Ordered, That the War Department will be
closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays against all other business but that which
relates to active military operations 10 the neld-
Saturdays will be devoted 10 the business Of
Senators and Representatives.
Mondays TO the business Of the public.
EDwIS N. STANTON,
JAZZ II Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

BALTIMORE EDITORS SENT TO PORT M'HENRY.
BALTIMORE, February ls.-S. 8. Mills, pub
Usher, and Thomas 8. Piggott, editor, of the
morning arrested and taken to Fort MoHenry.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19
Prices Army Not Captured.

CHICAGO, Feb. ls.-There is no foundation
for The report which has been extensively cir.
oulsted, that General Price end his army had
been captured BY the United States forces.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19
FUNERAL or DIR. LUTHER v. BELL.

BosroN, Feb. 1.-THE funeral of Or. Lntber
v. Bell took place in st. Johns Church,
Charlestown, this afternoon. Coy. Andrew,
the president Of the Senate, and the speaker OF
the House, and many members Of the Legisla
ture, were present.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

as- The machine shops of the Frankford
(Philadelphis) Arsenal were destroyed by nre
yesterday.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19
MILITARY GAZETTE.
Ordsr Rsspsssisg the Presentation Of
. Rebel Flags.

: 'Ssi Fn.s'.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washingtou City, D. O., Feb. Is, 1862
Ordered BY the President, Comrander.in.
Chief Of the Army and Navy. that on the 22d
DAY OF February, In the Hall Of the House Of
Representatives. Immediately after the Fare.
we'll Address Of George Washington shall have
been read, the rebel flags lately captured by
the United States forces shall be presented to
Congress BY the Adjutant General, to be dis.
posed Of as Congress may direct.
By order Of the President.
Edwin N. STANTON,
r.. .--...-- Secretary of War.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19
Circular.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARxY,
ADUTANT GENERAL's OPY1ox,
Washington, d. G., Feb. lS, 1869.
The general officers who, under the Joint res.
oludous OF Congress may be invited to attend
tee ceremonies In the chamber Of the House-of
Representatives on Saturday, the 22d day Of
February, instant, will assemble in the old
supreme Court room at the Capitol, in full
UNIFORM, at quarter TO twelve o'clock Of that
day. ..
BY command Of Major General NcCLR1lAy;
l.. THOMAS, Adjt General.
The national Republican., 1862-02-19

Com P1tment Letter 20 Gen. Lander.
WAR DEPARrxESr,
WASHINGTON, Feb. II 1869.
The President directs me to eay that be has
observed with pleasure the activity and enter
prise manifested by yourelf and the oflcers
and soldiers Of your command. You have shown
how much may be done In the worst weather
and worst. roads, by spirited officer at The
head Of stlall force Of brave men unwilling
to waste lif6fn camp when the enemies Of their
country are within reach.
Your brilliant success is happy presage Of
what may be expected when the army Of the
Potomac shall be led to the field by their gallant
general. EEwIN n. STANTON,
Secretary Of War
To Brig. Gen. F. W. LANDER.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
FROM McCLELLAN'S ARMY.
Pursuit Of the ENEMY
The Advance ~ Miles from
Richmond.
GUNBoATs ABOVE WEST POINT.

New KENT, O. H., 10, P. M.-The pur-
suit of the rebels by General Stoneman has
been in every respect successful. His head
quarters is now here, twenty seven miles
from Richmond, while the advance, COM
posed of the 9th Illinois cavalry, is five
miles ahead. The enemy is in right line,
gradually falling back.
Two AND HALF MILES FROM KENT @.
ID CUMBERLAND, Va, May liza com.
pany of the 9Th cavalry passed on last night
to White House, 5 miles from here on the
Parmunkey river, better known as the Gus.
It's estate, owned by son of General Robt.
r. Lee.
The company secured 1000 bushels of
wheat, and 1000 bushels of corn. The re.
bels had burned their bridge and torn up
the road for some distance towards Rich.
mond.
The distance from White House to Rich.
mond is73 miles.
The gunboats arrived here this morning
and are now on their way to White House.
The rebels had blockaded the river two
miles below here, by sinking vessels, but
they were blown up without much trouble.
The rear guard OF the enemy is at Lin
ner's Depot, 5 miles from White House.
A contraband who left Richmond on
Friday, reports the city full of sick soldiers,
and that the people are focking in from
the surrounding country.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
Destructive Fire on Long
Island.

New YORK, May 13.-One of the most
destructive fires which ever visited Long
Island, has been raging for the last four
days, aud destroying a large amount of pro-
perty.
The fire broke out near Stone Brook on
Friday last, and was caused by the burning
off of lot on the farm of Mr.. Joel L..
Smith.
1t has swept over an area of at least co..
600 square acres, principally in the town of
Brookhaven. 1t skirted the villages Of
Stoney Brook, Port Jefferson, Mount ST.
mai and Miler's place on the north new
villages OF Sedan, Caram, Middle Island
and Evansville in the middle and Patcha-
que, Belpost Fire Place, Mastic Marches,
and Oncaque on the south. 1t passed some
little distance from villages of the north.
While in the center it came so near as to
endanger dwellings and human lives. In
the south side they suffer more severely.
From the village of Mastic it swept down
the great South Bay, where many
barns and out buildings were destroyed. At
Manorvlle several dwellings were destroyed,
and it is said that several lives were lost in
attempting to arrest its progress. A dis.
patch from Port Jefferson May 18th, says
the damage is variously estimated at from
100000 to 100000.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
FROM M'DOWEL'S COLUMN

FREDERICKSBURG, May 10.--Three rebel
deserters came in to day who confirm the
statement you have already received rela
tive to the rebel forces.
They state that the rebels intend giving
us battle when we cross the river, bnt it is
not probable they know the Generals
plans.
The rebel force between here and Rich.
mond seems to have placed itself in rather
an unpleasant position-McClellan in their
rear, Banks pushing up from the Valley of
the Shenandoah, and our column threaten.
ing an advance. There seems nothing left
but surrender or ignominious death in a
last ditch.
A Union sentiment is growing in this
neighborhood, but 80 family as to require
careful nursing.
The mails of Fredericksburg are running.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16

one sunk, when the rebels retreated precip.
itately under the guns of the Fort. Only
two Of our vessels were engaged. The Gin.
cinnati sustained some injury from the
rams, but will be in fighting condition to
morrow. Captain Stembel distinguished
himself and is seriously wounded. The Ben.
ton is unipjured.
The rebel squadron is supposed to be
commanded by Rollins.
Signed, G. 81: DAVIS,
Com'd'g. Miss. Notllla pro tenn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
Mary Hartung i'm Prison Again

ALBANY, May ll--Mary Hartung, con-
victed some years since of the murder of her
husband and released from prison last De-
cembsr, by order of Judge Wright, has
been re.arrested on warrant issued on ap-
plication of the District Attorney. The
Supreme Court, general term, on Saturday
decided that Judge Wright's discharge was
erroneous, and ordered Mrs. Hartung to be
kept in prison for new trial.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
NEWS FROM CORINTH.

CAIRO, May Ilth.-The steamers Cou-
rier and City of Alton arrived this after
noon from Pittsburg Landing, with news
to noon of Saturday, up to which time no
general engagement had taken place.
The rebel General Bragg's division
attacked General Paine in bis position
two miles beyond Pennington, A short
engagement followed our men fighting
bravely, making several bayonet charges
on the enemy, who were repulsed with
great slaughter.
Large reinforcements of rebels having
arrived, our troops retired to Pennington.
We lost nearly 200 killed, wounded and
prisoners. No particulars received.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
Commodore Foote ON his way Home.

CAIRO May 1O.-Commodor Foote ar
rived to day from the fiotilla and left this
afternoon for the East via Louisville and
CINCINNATI He is so much Frustrated from
the effects of wound in his foot received
at Fort Henry, that he is hardly able to
walk, and has been compelled to leave his
feet temporarily in command Of Captain
Davis.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-11-14

MoReAs's LAST RAID.--The rebel
Morgan, a. will be seen from our special
dispatch from Lexington. made another
dash into that ely on Friday, and took
possession of the place. capturing and
paroIing force of over five hundred
Ohio cavalry. Morgan's forces en-
btsc-d from one thousand 10 fifteen humid.
red men. The rebel brigand did not
get fairly warm in his nest. however,
until he was ou<ted bv a portion OF Du-
m"nt's ca, airy. Morean's retreat was
in The direction OF Versailles and Law>
rencehurg and he was last heard from
At Bloomfield. in Nelson county. vester-
day. closely pursued by the Federal
cavalry. The object of this last raid
was, no doubt. to divert our cavalry from
the pursuit of Braggss retreating army
We are informed that Morgan's men
committed few depredations. as they
were so closely pursued by the Feders
cavalry that they had little time to be-
stow any thought upon anything beyond
their own escape.-LouiseiHe Journal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-11-14
Administrators Notice.

WHEREAS, Letters Of Administration
w on the estate of samuel ". Huffman,
deceased, were granted tn the undersigned by
the Probate Court Of Madison county, State
of Mississippi, al the November term, A. ID,
1852, thereof -
Now, II persons indebted to said decedent
are requested TO come forwards and make
payment, and those having claims against the
estate are hereby required TO exhibit the same
and have them registered in the manner and
within the time prescribed by law, or they
VIII be forever barred.
~ R0B'T NJ. DAVIS, Adn'r.
= November II, 1862 43-6t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-11-14
OUR MISSISSIPPI SOLDIERS IN
VIRGINIA..

/ shall shortly return to Richmond, and
want to carry assurances to our brave and
needy men in the Virginia army, that their
winter necessities will be supplied. An ap-
peal for several thousand pairs of socks,
blankets, and such other articles as are
known to be needed by them, has just reached
me, and I beg to solicit for them as many
of these articles as can be spared and fur
nished.
All such erticles may be sent to the care
of A. N. West, quartermaster, Jackson or
to the drugstore of Hardaway Il White,
Yicksburg, with packages of clothing for in
dividuals and special agent will be dis
patched with them to Richmond and thence
to the camps, where they will be faithfully
delivered. Let us hear as soon as practicable
from the contributors.
Respectfully,
~
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-11-14
For the Citizen.
FOREVER!

Forever. oh! Forever!
And the ceaseless suns have passed
Frosu the dark and starless heavens,
To their fnal. ends, at last;
From the crisp and cherries heavens
To their mystic homes at last !.
Their systems all dismantled,
In ethereal grandeur rushed,
Through forever and forever
Till their melodies are hushed;
Through mysterious forever,
Till then spheral songs are hushed.
And where, oh! souls, the resting
For each wesried, deathless sprite,
Which hath wept and wasted longngs
For spiritual delight?
In the bosom of their Author,
Rest, in satisfied delight.
Forever, oh. Foreveri
And an archetypsl change.
With lone and fearful boding
Will the universe derangei -
Some grand, dread revolution,
Will the universe derange.
Oh! soul that erst hath troubled,
In lifes throbbing, burning fever,
Take thy dwelling in the palace aisles
OF endless, strange forever!
For thy longings have quiet
In forever Oh forever. j.. L. O.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-11-14
flce-President Stephens on Planting
rnffnu

paragraph is going the rounds of the
Ipress-frst communicated TO the Colu mbus
Times-bv correspondents from Sparta. Ca
representing Mr.. Stephens as saving in a
speech at that place, ''the people must plant
cotton pext year-tha: it il KIsg-fhat We
cannot please Palmer-tnn better than by not
raising cotson--tbat il PLAYS into his hand in
raising ii in i ndia that they can supply IL
there at from IS TO 25 cents per pound. AMI
Oeeis the estimates of 40 ar 'hree fai ures of
American supply to demonstrate 1t :,
We have The best authority for saying that
Mr. stephens errteFfaHs such views. and
cid rot express them in the speech alluded
to In that speech he expressly urged
penple, frat. and above all. to grow grain
while this var lasts abundant feed our
people at home and in the army that this
was the first great duty of every patriot, and
the cotton crop must, during the war, be cur
tailed.
He said that this must be done-not, as
some supposed, from considerations of foreign
policy-for the purpose of forcing our recog-
milton abroad but from considerations of
home policy. He said we could not please
the British Ministry better than to grow no
cotton for a number of years, and that the
idea that we could force recognition by this
course, was radically and fundamentally err
roneous but he said nothing whatever ia
voring the increase of our cotton crop while
the war lasts, until ample stores of provisions
are made.
sWe have this from authority that cannot
he doubted 1t affords US pleasure to be able
to lay it before readers. IT sets Mr.. Ste
phens right an important question. The
errorwas doing him great injustice all over
the country.
We also learn that he did not represent the
battle of Sharpsburg az the most glorious
victory of the war but that the capture of
Harpers Ferry with its army stores, &c,
which was Lees principal object in going /
into Mary land. was one of the most brilliant
achievements of the war; that the battle of
Sharpsburg was-onfy incident to the main
object. in which our forces were vietorious,7
though the victory was dearly bought.
Wehope the press generally will give this
short article or the substance of it place N
their columns for the purpose OF doing justice
to Vice President Stephens.
p. s. Since the foregoing written, we
have received the Constnultoaalist. containing
a similar statement to the above. The ey-
idence ia complete. Atlanta Confederaey.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-11-14
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE meets in Jackson,
Miss, on Wednesday next. 18th inst.

ss- The enemy's flotilIa of gunboats, &C., is ex-
3,ected to be at Yicksburg in very short time
We hope that the fortifcations at that place are
snch to successfully resist their attack bat con-
fess that have fears 80 to the result mas
much as loud and earnest calls have so recently
been made for Iaborers to- work on the defenees.
Warned as have been of the determination oil
the Yankees to take yieksburg at all hazards. 1t
should have been made by this time perfect Oh
bralta.
An interesting article from the New York Herald
showing the great preparations being made for the
opesing of the Mississippi to Yankee commerce,
will be found in another column. Let every man
read it. and then determine that Vicksburg shall
not fall into the hands of the vandas If it be in the
power of mortais to prevent it. Who win not do
all and dare ak to prevent great calamity
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-11-14

SYMPATHY FOR SECESSION IN BALTr.
MeRE.-A correspondent Of the New
York Tribune, writing from Baltimore on
the o0ih inst. says:
There has been somewhat lively
time at Fort McHenry. On Tuesday.
Wednesday. Thursday. and Friday last.
number of prisoners had arrived from
The hospitals at Frederick and else where.
The charming rebel ladies of Baltimore
sympathized with their friends in dis
tress They furnished them with good
things TO eat and drink with blankets.
and ether comforting necessaries. This
was all we'll enough. Everything that
went into Fort McHenry went under
passes from General Wool. and of course
it seemed all right But on Thursday
and FRIDAY other things began TO appear.
can,eens. has ersacks. c. S. A. officers
aniforms-all under permission of Gen
Wool Then the men rebelled. There
were some veterans of the Peninsula
fhere-men who had fought bed and
died for the stars and stripes--and they
revoffed against such traitornus aid and
comfort 10 the enemy They attacked
certain carriages on Friday evening
owned hv Baltimore ladies'. and filed
with those con rabsnd goods They de-
stroyed the goods and damsged and
urned back the carriages. In con>e-
qnence of these proceedings Gen Morris.
commanding AT Fort Mcienry. has is
sued an order. forbidding any carriage
To come within the fort. and ordering q
strict inspection of all articles brought
by any parties to the rebel prisoners.