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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

Cotton Up Public Sale by the Government
The first cargo OF Sea Island cotton from
Port Royal, which was shipped to New
York by order of the Government, was sold
at auction in that city on Friday last, by or
der and under the direction OF the Assistant
Quartermaster General. About fifty cotton
brokers and dealers were present, but there
was lack of spirit about the affair, no one
appearing to manifest much interest in the
SALE The first lot, numbering FIVE bales and
weighing l,435 pounds, was started at thirty
five cents per pound. The bids quickly ran
up to sixty cents, at which it was knocked
down.
Lot No. 2, nine bales, weighing 2, ,765 lbs,
was knoked down to the same buyers At 56%
cents. Lot No. 3, ten bales, weighing 3,4s7
pounds, with the privilege of the four lots
following, was knocked down at 62X cents.
Lot No. 8, five bales, weighing 1856 pounds,
was sold at Sc cents. Lot No. 9, twelve
bales, weighing 4O43 pounds, was bid in at
q cents. The disposition of lot No. 10, two
bales, weighing 697 pounds (said by the auc-
tioneer to be rubbish and refuse cotton },
closed the sale. 1t was knocked down at l8
cents. Were such prices as the above long
to be obtained, there would be rush of ad.
venturers to Port Royal, such as California
never saw in its palmiest days.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
The Rebel Advance In Kentucky

The Louisville Journal of the 18th says
that the advance of the rebels under Cen
eral Hindman, is stationed at Bells Tavern,
about four thousand strong. Their pickets
extend to Gave City. Breckinridges Brig
ade occupies the railroad and turnpike be-
tween Dripping Spring and Bowling Green,
with the head quarters at the former place.
Buckner, at Bowling Green, has been rein
forced by Floyd and FIVE infantry regiments,
with two battslions of cavalry. Hindman's
Brigade is plundering the country up to the
Federal pickets, and stealing negro women
for nurses, and negro men, slave and free,
for soldiers. One of the cavalry battalions
contains about twenty five Of them, armed
and equipped. We have this fact from the
most unquestionable authority, which also
confirms the report that the rebels have torn
up the railroad between Horse Cave and
Bells Tavern, burned the cross ties, and OBJ
structed the turnpike with fallen trees. VIM.
Preston has been made Major General aud
placed 10 command of the Department of
Kentucky, subordinate to the Confederate
Commander
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

JOHN MITCHELL ON PRINCE ALBERT.-The
Irish exile, Mitchell, in late letter from
Paris, thus comments upon the decease of
Prince Albert:
The majority of the Dublin Corporation,
and certainly the Kingstown-street Com.
missioners, may now put Grape on their hats
for the Queen of England's husband. l
would not say any thing harsh of the dead
Prince, because he is dead; he had right to
give or withhold his sympsthies with the
Poles and with the Irish-and, indeed, as
German, he could not be expected to feel for
the one people, nor as an Englishman for the
other; but shall say that any Irishman who
makes the least sign of mourning upon this
event, or pays the smallest respect to the
memory of Won Humboldts correspondent,
is slave, and deserVas in reality no more
sympathy than Pole. As for the deceased
Prince Consort, he did his duty in life-the
duty he was employed to do-as conscien-
tiously as possible; and the result is ten or
twelve royal children saddled upon the
finances of the country. His salary, to be
sure, now reyerts to the exchecker, and that
is so much saved; yet the Prince would have
come cheaper if he had died fifteen years ago.
Such are the unpleasant reflections to which
persons subject themselves who make il
their business in life (as the Coburg folks do
to procreate children who are to be quar-
tered upon the public.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
From New Orleans.


The New Orleans Delta says Governor
Claib Jackson, of Missouri, on the Sd inst,
presented flag to Captain Dehaven, of the
steamer AlOnzO Child. There were twenty
one boats at the New Orleans levee, the
largest number at any one time during the
season. The steamer Walsh had been sold
for $4,000. Freights in molasses and sugar
were reported brisk. Wheat was selling at
81 60; sugar &C.; molasses 25c. cotton &c.
The entire cotton receipts since August 81
were 1880 bales. Salt SO 80 per sack; coffee
was 7Oc. per pound, and -four $40 80 per bar.
rel gold at 35c. premium. The Southern
Bank had paid out in three days $248, 900 for
Government use. Several Southern papers
have suspended on account Of want of paper;
among others the Richmond Sun.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

A DwARF.-The smallest dwarf in the
world is undoubtedly Commodore Mutt Of
Manchester, N. H. He was born April 2,
1874, hence is eighteen years Of age. His
sponsorisl appendage is George Washington
Mutt. He is the son Of Major Rodnia Mutt,
thrifty and highly respected farmer Of the
above town. Special attention has been
paid to the education Of the pigmy Oommo-
dore. He is not only good English scholar,
but is also tolersbly proficient in the French
language. He amuses himself in farming,
especially in driving the team, having quite
a passion for horses. He is also fond Of
hunting and fishing, and is a bright and
graceful specimen Of minute humanity,
being symmetricslly formed, and most
polite and refined gentleman. In stature he
is inconceivably small. All other dwarts
tower as giants by his side. General Tom
Thumb, with whom Mr.. Barnum created
such a furore in Europe some years ago,
stands thirteen inches higher than Commo-
dore Mutt, 'boots aud all" Liberal over
lures have been made by our first showmen
for the privilege of exhibiting the little Com.
modoreto the public, but his parents, and
indeed, the little Mutt himself have decided
objections to his being made 70 show" Of.
General Tom Thumb called on the little
man q short time since. 1t is said that after
looking down upon him for some time,
General Tom exclaimed: "Weil, Commo.
dore Mutt, must confess you are hard
nut TO crack"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
IONS TITUTIONAL DISEASES
SEMINAL WEAKNESS,
IMPOTENOY OR INABILITY,
Diseases of the URINARY ORGANS.
Aud IMPURE BLOOD.

How many Thousands of men and women are there
who at this time suffering out miserable exist
ence from that perDicous practice selfpolutiOnt
Look at their psllid emacisted and diss ured faces
and their broken down constitutions, dsqualifying
them from the happiDess Of Marriage or the ENJOY.
mept of life In this horrd situation thousands suf.
er, until death closes the Let parents guar
dians frie ds attend to those who ave suffering
with any OF those horrible, life destroying malades,
that they cared for and cured before it be too
late. Send them Immediately TO DR.. J, KATES,
No. 1853 Sycamore street, first door below Fifth
street, Cincinnati, Okio, ply siciAu who has made
private diseases his especial study for 30 years. aud
who 10 certain to cure the most inveterate cases,
without MERCURY Or ANY OTHER I'M H.
0US DBUGS. 1t is important to those afflicted, or
to those who In serested in the welfare of their
friends, to be careful of the many PRETENDED Doc
TORS, who infest all oiteS publishing their great
skill In curing all diseases in few days, imposing
upon the public by using the names Of eminent
physicians from Europe and other places Be,
therefore, careful, and make strict inquiry before
you risk your life, you may fall into the hands Of
these charlatans., .l, ..r...- ...|
N. b. DR.. J. KATKs will attend his patients
personally, and can be found in his once, No 1S3
syosnore, street, frat door below Fifth, from 8
oolC OK in the morning until in the evening All
confidential. .... nol3-u
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
A Tax on Travellers.

II is stated that the Committee of Ways
and Means have agreed to impose tax of
one. quarter of a cent per mile upon railroad
passengers. If they have "agreed" on this
measure, let them introduce 1t at once to the
consideration of the House. The question Of
tsxatiOn.presses urgently, and if we can not
have the whole tax bill, let us have part.
Half loaf is better than no bread, and one
thing at time, even, will help US along.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

SORGHUM CONVENTION - The Sorghum
Convention, which assembled at Columbus,
on the 7th inst, at the Agricultural Hall of
Messrs. Gill & Son, seems to have been a
success in all important particulars. No less
than AZ specimens Of sirup were exhibited
and l5 specimens of sugar. Most certainly
this was an encouraging beginning, and
shows the promise Of this branch of industry.
Specimens of wine and rum were also ex-
hibited as the product of the cane. Resolu-
to the attention of the State Board of Agri-
culture as worthy of special attention, and a
committee appointed to confer with them in
regard to the matter. There no longer re.
mains a reasonable doubt but that, 10 the
next two or three years, such progress will
be made in the cultivation of sirup and sugar
in the Northern States, as to go far toward
working an entire revolution.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
CoRaupT1oN.-Congress seems to be de-

CoRaUPTIoN.-Congress seems to be de-
voting itself about half of the time to
general assaults upon the President, Cabinet,
military commanders and the contractors. Ii
all the charges that have been banded are
true, the days of corruption have not by any
means been numbered with the past by the
accession of Republican Administration.
No officer of the Government has escaped
accusations of some sort, and the higher the
position the more determined and bitter the
attack. Only the President himself is
universally accredited as honest, no shaft, we
believe, having been pointed enough to
strike that invulnerable functionary. This is
a bad state of affairs for the Republican
Party, and some of the members of that
organization seem to be most concerned
about it, as we observe the indictments are
usually presented by this class of politicians.
If they keep on, the people at large will be
compelled to come to the conclusion that a
radical change will have to be made in future
e!ections.-SL Louis Republican,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

WHOLESALE KIDNAPPISG.-Some ten days
ago we copied from the Henderson (Ky.)
Nail an account Of the taking of several free
negroes from that county. The Mail Of the
7th says: .... .,
Further developments enable us to give a
more detailed and correct representation OF
the affair. 1t seems that a systematic ar
rangement has been made to run off and
enslave free negroes wherever found-and
this is doubtless done with the completely of
a branch of the cavalry arm of the Oonfede-
rate service. We are informed that nearly
all the free negroes of Hopkins, Christian
and other contiguous counties have been
kidnapped. 1t is very probable that the
negroes thus carried away are taken to Men,
phis, Tenn, where Colonel Forrest, of the
Mississippi Cavalry, has an interest in very
extensive negro mart, and then sold into
slavery We have heard it said that Forrest
got up and partly equipped this regiment at
his own expense, and probably more in view
of speculation than to aid in the rebellion.
1t is this band of men that has supported
and protected the contraband trade in this
county, Union, Hopkins and Webster.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
Marriage of Lieutenant Robinson, Fiji
Ohio Regiment

In my former letter was called upon to
record the deaths in the Fifth Ohio ReRi-
ment. Now have to give the marriages.
Lieutenant L. G. Robinson, of Company {,
Fifth Ohio Regiment, was engaged to be
married 10 Miss Matte Lees (both of Cincin-
nati), about the 18th inst, but on account of
the probability of fight at Romney, the
Lieutepant could not get a furlough, and so
telegrsphed his affiaDced. She, armed with
a license, and under the protection of Ser
gesnt from the Lieutenant's company,
started for Romney, and arrived at Oumber-
land, thirty miles from Romney, Wednesday
evening. The Lieutenant was Immediately
sent for, and the circumstances of the case
having been explained to his superior officer,
leave of absence was granted him for two
days He Immediately set out for Cumber-
land, and the happy couple were married
Thursday, the 9th inst. Captain j. W. Curry,
Chaplain Of the Third Virginia, officiating.
The gallant Lieutenant and his beautiful
bride were as happy as birds, though the
glittering of bayOnets and the rafting oil
swords were seen and heard while the Chap
lain was bessechipg the blessings of the AL
mighty upon the newly-married pair. To-
morrow the Lieutenant returns to his regi-
ment, and his bride to her friends, near
Wheeling.
Rumor hath it that another Lieutenant
of the Fifth Ohio is about to lead to the
altar one of Secessia's fair daughters What
q God send the arrival of the good looking
Ohio troops must be TO the marriageable
ladies of Western Virginis.-R RomRey Core
sp0ndeHt of Cincinnati Commercial.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
Nowa Ernentnh-

The sailing of the Burnside Expedition,
and the movement Of the gunboats with a
large number OF troops from Cairo, indicate
that something is to be done. 1t may be that
the telegraph to- day will give us some intel
ligence from the army in Kentucky. At
present writing, we have not received our
afternoon dispatches. It is confidently bs.
lieved that the present month will not go out
without something decisive being accom-
plished. The turning point may be reached
this week.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

DISTRESSING AOoIDEHT.-We are panied to
learn that Charles Hovey, brother of Col.
Hovey, of Mount Vernon, was terribly man.
gled and seriously, if not fatally, injured by
the premature discharge of a cannon, on
Wednesday last. A gun squad in Mount
Vernon was firing salute in honor of the
day-the 9th of January-and Mr.. HoVey
was engaged in ramming down the charge,
when the man who had his thumb on the
vent allowed the air to enter the piece. An
explosion instantly took place, the rammeI
carrying away both of Hovey's arms below
the elbows, and otherwise iDjuring him
When our informant left, preparations were
being made TO amputate the stumps. The
eyes of the unfortunate man were also in
jnred, and he will probably lose his sight
Evansville Journal.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

The press of the Confederate States begin
to rail at the frauds and rasealities of the
Provisional Government. They ascribe these
frauds to the faint received from the YAM
kee Government. Indeed, there is great
deal of the Yankee in man; and Southern
politicians, while killed up with patriotic
virtue, have weakness for spoils. When
the veil is lifted from the provisional hum
bug of the South, it will be found to be the
most lawless and corrupt concern that ever
mankind suffered in the shape of q Govern
ment,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

The reported treason of Adjutsnt- General
Thomas, which turns out to be untrue, is
explained in this wise; He was indiscreet
not disloyal, and was accustomed to speak Of
army movements before his family at the
dinner table. His daughter, who is repre-
sented as a very charming young lady,
though somewhat over communicative, like
her father, told all she heard to a secession
lover, who quickly sent the news to Davis
and Besursgard. OF course the Union la
dies who have loyal beaux are quite indig-
nant at her conduct, and those who have
none at all-YerY much more so.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
The Evansville Journal conceives that the

The Evansville Journal conceives that the
skies are not yet clear" and concludes an
article under such caption as follows:
1t is evident from all these facts that we
have only one hope of safety. The rebel
armies must be crushed, and that speedily,
or the future alone eau describe the fiery
ordeal through which we will have to pass.
The people may as we'll be looking at the
prospect with calmness aud making up their
minds accordingly. This Government must
not be sacrificed through imbecility. Our
immense resources are not to be forever
squandered by folly and incapscity. No Off
Ger, civil or military, should be required to
perform impossibilities, but after all he has
asked for has been freely and promptly
given, and he has been granted ample time
to arrange his plans, the people expect him
to do something commensurate with the
power placed in his hands. If twenty more
days elapse without the accomplishment OF
something definite, more military heads
than Fiemonts and Sigel's will drop into the
basket,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

The new Virginia Government at Wheel.
ing, is in trouble. The Auditor and the
Governor find it impossible to agree, and the
the broil ALSO All sorts of charges are made
against both Governor and Auditor, but the
Intslhgsncsr expresses the belief that while
there "msy have been error and indiscre-
tions, there has been nothing criminal with
either party" The inevitable negro seems
10 be giving trouble, the red-hot emanei-
pstionists and the conservatives having got
into disputes as to State policy on the sub.
iect
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

SLIDELL SEA.sIoK-AasOH Consoles Him
with Brandy.-The Boston Traveller tells
this story;
We hear that Mr.. Slidell was terribly sea
sick in the tug Starlight while on his way
to ProVincetoWn. Mason was entirely free
eufferipgs of bis friend, sent him tumbler
of brandy, which had favorable effect, aud
for which Mr.. Slidel expressed his heartfelt
thanks. In less than ten minutes after the
four rebel commissioners had been received
on board the RisdidO, she was under weigh,
end probably cleared the cape before the
gale commenced. She steered to the east
ward, and is probably bound TO Halifax.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

Mr.. Thurlow Weed writes from Paris:
evidence meets one every where that the
public mind of Europe has been abused and
perverted; that the causes of the war are
either wholly misunderstood, or totally ig-
noTed. have NOT yet met foreigner who
does not, in his conversation, present the
twist and traVestie every thing. They gen.
orally regard the South as oppressed-the
North as the aggressor, aud, of course, their
sympathies are with the weaker section,
These tares we're sown while we slept"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14
necenned SoIdiera.


The following is list of soldiers from
Ohio and Indiana, who have died in the Hos
pital, in Louisville, KY, from the 2sth o
December up to the 10th of January:
Dec. 28-J G. Hickman, Co. K, I'd Ohio.
Geo. Barger, Co. A, 2lst Ohio.
W. A. OvermRn, Co F, 5lstRndiana.
G. @. Winters, Co. A, 34th Illinois.
Dec. 29-Jobn Bownmer, Co. l. 9Th Ohio.
Dec. 3O-Rob't D. f. Lee, -, Ind. Cavalry.
VIM. Sullivan, Co. E, I'd Ohio.
John Williams, Co. D, 18th Ohio.
Samuel Stuart, ", seth Indiana.
John AcGlaugteD, Co. @, I'd Ohio.
James Nc Donald, -,-.
Dec. 3l-James Davis, Co. G, 39th Indiana,
John A. Schmidt, Co. B, 18th Ohio.
Henry Butler, Co. @, Sd Ohio.
James @. Myers, Co. H, Both Ohio.
Henry Eller, Co. E, Both Indiana.
jan Matthias Wahrla, Co. B, 57th Ind.
Walter Graham, Co. B, Provost Guard.
David Carnine, Co. A, 33d Ohio.
Benz. Sieboldt Co. X, 29lh Ind.
Jan 2-Jesse 9. Hobbs, lst Ohio Cavalry.
George Taylor, Co. B, 1st Ohio
John Harmon, Co. F, 33d Ohio.
Jan. g. Louis F. Hays, Go: A, 3Sth Ohio.
Conrad King, Co. F, 18th Ohio.
David Base, Co. F, I'd Ohio.
Stephen W. Reed, -, LIST Ohio.
Eli Bennett, Co. D, lst Ohio.
A. H. Fry, Co. F, I'd Ind.
Julius Dipert, Co. B, 2lst Ohio.
Jan Al. Botleinmitcher, Co. E, 32d Ind
G. Meyers, Company D, 24rh III.
Geo. A. Fisher, Company f, Both Ind.
Jas. L. McAfee, Company F, 49th Ohio.
Jas. Butler, Provost Guard.
Jan 6-Geo. Uptigraff, Co. D, 49th Ohio.
John Messer, Company B, 5lst Ohio.
Homer Strough, Company D, Both Ind.
Geo D. Parker, Company l, 4lst Ohio.
Jan. 7-Fiernon Csrminer, Co. A, 33d Ohio.
Jan S-Wm. Walker, Company B, 33d Ohio.
Walbus Hunling, Company K, 37th Ind.
Louis Burr, Company l, 5lst Ind.
Edwin D. Kintz, Co F, 49th Ohio.
VIM. Moreland, Company G, 3Sth Ind.
Jan &c. Redlan, Company D, 37th Ind.
E. Jones, Company D, lst Ohio.
Jan. 10 Oscar Abbott, Comfy g, 37th Ind.
John Burnhard, Company l, 10th Ill.
VIM. Brown, -, 58th Ind.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

THH Chicago Journal states that the Thir-
ty.seventh Illinois Regiment, better known
as the Fremont Rife Regiment, on their last
pay day sent home $25, 900 to their families
and on their next, which occurs during the
the latter part of this month, will send home
$4,000. The secret Of this commendsble
action and thoughtful consideration of the
wants of those they have left behind, is, that
the regiment is without sutlsr.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

Here is a funny Endorsement on the back
of letter dropped into city post. t.ofice, ad-
dressed to a recently. appointed Quartermas-
ter in one of the New England regiments:
Harry, hear you are commissioned as a
2aartsrrmsster, and can save $1,000 year;
make 81 OQO2 -------
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

THE Mayor of New Orleans has issued an
order directing all the street lamps made of
copper, and which have been used for burn
ing oil, to be taken down and stored till
they are again required, which means, we
suppose, that the supply of oil is exhausted,
or else that the city can not afford the ex-
pense of keeping them in operation.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

THE banker, Smithson, recently arrested
in Washington, is discovered to have been
engaged in an extensive correspondence with
the rebels, furnishing them with full and &C.
curate information as to the strength and
position of our army, and the movements
probably contemplated.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

WoBKs BuTToS-HoLBs.-The Rock River
Democrat makes mention of new sewing
machine, invented by James and Henry
House, which works button holes, and does
the work well. Let them try once more.
When they get a machine which sews on the
buttons and sew up rips the domestic Mil.
lennium may be deemed at hand.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-14

GoWe HoMB-It is stated that Mr.. Russell,
Of the London Times, will return to England
about the first Of next month. He complains
of i'll health, and Of bad treatment at the
hands of some Of our people, who insist upon
visiting upon him the indignation they feel
at the recent editorial articles in the Thun-
de1er, abusive of the United States.