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The Great Southern Issue.

We copy the following paragraph from
the Atlanta Georgia Confederacy, of March
Both, with the view of keeping the fact be-
fore the people, that the present wicked and
unnatural rebellion is not matter of prin-
ciple with the willy traitors who have so sue
cessfully deluded the masses in their ranks,
but scheme to rob them Of their rights and
eventually to reduce them to unmitigated
serfdom:-
"A Dr. Banks, residing in Savannah,
Georgia, having just returned from a tour to
Richmond, our brave Col. Armstrong went
tn inquire from him what the news was =?
%, Colonel said he, I'VE are whipped on
all sides. Everything looks dark and gloomy
for us. McCulloh and Price are killed, Co.
lumbus and Manassas are evacuated, and
HI is to pay everywhere The same Doc
tor added, that the Yankees would have to
kill the last Southern gentleman before they
could be conquered. 1t is not, said he to
the Colonel, the negro question that is now
mooted-it is to know whether the Puritan
or Cavalier is to rule this Continent. For
fifty years we have been preparing for it,
and the Yankees cannot expect to destroy in
a day what we have taken SO long to pre-
pare }"
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Report of the Grand jury.

To the Hon. Daniel Vessel, Jutse Of the
Circuit Court for Nlegany County:
The Grand Jury for the body of Allegany
County, respectfully report to your Honor,
that in accordance with law, they have per-
formed the duty of visiting tie Jail and ex-
aiming into its condition and management,
and take pleasure in stating that they found
it in good condition, except some damage to
the ceiling, which should be speedily re-
paired, to insure the security of the prison
ers. The personal condition of the prison.
ers seemed good-no complaints were made
and we had evidence of their kind treat
ment by the officers having charge of them,
In accordance with custom they also Wis
tied tie Almshouse, and found it cleanly
aud comfortable, and its inmates in every
respect well provided for -, The s farm is
buildings. &C., are in .lorough state cf e.
pair. fAi1'li ihA TN,
Nav |, 'f2-St. Foreman.
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Congress and Slavery.

the following important matter we
copy from the proceedings of the House
of Representatives, of Monday last
The Speaker stated the regular order,
the consideration of the bill to render
freedom national and slavery sectional.
Mr.. Fisher, of Delaware, opposed such
sweeping bill as this, but was in favor
of gradual emancipation.
Mr.. Lovejoy. of ILL.,, withdrew the bill
and offered the following substitutes
BE Il enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States
Of America, in Congress assembled, That
slavery and involuntary servitude, in all
cases whatever, (other than in the pun
ishment of crime,) shall henceforth
cease, and be prohibited Cor ever, in all
the Territories of the United States now
existing or hereafter to be formed or
acquired in any way.
Mr.. Allen, of Ohio, moved to lay it
on the table. Lost--yeas 40. nays 81.
The bill was then passed-yeas Sc,
nays So
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A Deserved Tribute.

Ia the House of Representatives, on Fri
day last, Mr.. Lovejoy, of Illinois, offered the
following resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted. When tits remembered that
Mr.. Loyejoy is the leader of that school of
politicians who have heretofore consurcd
General Mcclellan, this tribute of praise will
have its force intensified a hundred fold -
Resolved, That 1t is with feelings of dovout
gratitude to Aim ghty God, that the House
of Representatives from time to time, have
heard Of the trumphs of the Union army in
the great struggle for the supremacy of the
Constitution and the integrity of the Union.
Resolved, That We receive with profound
satisfaction the intelligence of the recent vic
tories achieved by the armies of the Potomac,
associated from their localities with those of
tho Revolution, and that the sincere thanks
Of this House are hereby rendered to Major
General G. b. Mcclellan, for the display Of
those high military qualities which secure
important results with but little sacrifice Of
human life.
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THE GREAT REBELLION
On to Richmond
" L q II O II " :
Norfolk and Portsmouth
in our Possession
The Merrimac Blown Up!
MORE GJORIOJS NEWS,
The Merrimac Blown Up!
MORE GLORIOUS NEWS

CAPTURE OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,
WASHINGTON May II. The following
official despatch was received at the War
Department this mornings:
FoRrREss MoyRoE, May 1912 o.
clock at night. Norfolk is ours. Also
Portsmouth and the Navy Yard.
Gen. Wool having completed the land
ing of his forces at Willoughby Point
about 8 o'clock this morning com menced
his march on Norfolk with fue thousand
men.
Secretary Chase accompanied the Gen.
eral.
About five miles from the landi ne
place, rebel battery was found opposite
side of the bridge over Tanners Creek
and after few discharges upon two
companies of infantry that were in the
advance, the rebels burned the bridge.
This compelled our force to march around
five miles further.
At five o'clock in the afternoon our
forces were within q short distance of
Norfolk, and were met by delegation
Of citizens. and the city was formally
surrendered.
Our troops were then marched in, and
now have possession. Gen. We'll is in
command as Military Governor.
The city and navy yard were not
burned.
The fires which have been seen for
some hours proved to be the woods on
fire.
Gen. Wool, with Secretary Chase, re-
turned about | l o'clock tonight
Gen. Huger withdrew his forces with
out battle
The Mcrrin.ac is still! Of Scwcll's
Point.
Commander Rogers expedition WIS
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Brilliant Victory OH the Mississippi
River.

WAsHINGroN, May LITTLE follow
ing dispatch reached the Navy Depart.
ment to-day:
u s. FLAG SHIP Benton, above Fort
Pillow, Mississippi river, May 10. 1862.
Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the
Nary: - The naval engagement for
which the rebels have been preparing
took place this morning. The rebel feet,
consisting Of eight iron-clad gunboats,
four of which were fitted with rams,
came up handsomely. The action lasted
one hour. Two of the rebel gunboats
were blown up, and one sunk, when the
enemy retired prscipately under the
guns of the fort. Only six vessels of
my squadron were engaged. The Gin
cinnati sustained some injury from the
rams, but will be in fighting condition
tomorrow Captain Stcmble distin-
guished himself. He is severelywound-
cd The Benton is uninured. Mortar
boat No. IS. in charge of Second Master
Gregory. behaved with great spirit.
The rebel squadron is supposed to be
commanded by Commodore Hollins.
G. II. DAVIS.
Captain Commanding Western
FIotilla, Mississippi River, pro tenn
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
CA1At. Mag T.. The following are
the particulars OF the brillian: naval vic
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The Surrender OF NOrfOIk.--OGl-
cial Despatch.

TWO HUNDRED CANNON AND ORD
NANCE STORES, ETC, CAPTURED.
WAsnINGroN, May 12.--Thc follow
ing has been received at the War De-
partment
FoRrREss MONROE, May -, 1862 -
Hon. Z. 4H Stanton, Secretary Of Var:
On the 9th of May, Friday afternoon,
| organized force to march against
Norfolk. On Saturday morning, the
10th of May. the troops were landed
under the direction of Col Crane, at
Ocean View, and commenced the march
towards Norfolk
Gems. Mansfield and Weber proceeded
on the direct route by way of Tanners
creek bridge, but finding it on fire they
returned to the cross roals, where |
Joined them and took the direction OF
the column. arrived by the old road,
and entered the entertainments in front
of the city at 90 minutes to 5 O. clock,
p. NJ. I Immediately proceeded towards
Norfolk, accompanied by the Hon. Sec
rotary Chase, and met the Mayor and a
select committee Of the Common Council
of Norfolk at the limits of the city,
when they surrendered the city agreea-
bly, to the terms set forth in the resolu-
ton of the Common Council presented
by the Mayor, Vim. w. Lamb, which
were accepted by me, 20 far as related
to tho civil rights of the citizens.
A copy of the resolutions have been
already furnished you. l Immediately
t Ok possession of the city, and mp
pointed Brigadier General Egbert L.
Vielc Military Governor of Norfolk,
with directions to see that the citizens
we're protected in their civil rights.
Soon after took possession of Gosport
and Portsmouth.
The taking of Norfolk caused the de-
struction of the Merrimac, which was
blown up by the Rebels about o'clock
on the morning Of the 18th of May.
which was soon after communicated to
YOU and tho President of the United
States.
On the 18th, visited the Navy Yard,
and found all the work shops, store
houses and other buildings in ruins,
having been set on fire by the Rebels.
who at the same time partially blew up
the Dry Dock | also visited Craney
Island, where l found 80 guns Of large
cslibre, most of which were spiked.
Also. large number Of shot and shells,
with about 5000 pounds of powder, all
of which. with the buildings, were IN
good order.
AS far as I have been able to ascer-
tain we havo taken about two hundred
cannon, including those at Sowelrs
Point batteries, with large number Of
shot and shells, as we'll as many other
articles of value stationed at the Navy
Yard and Craney Island, Sowell's Point
and other places. JNo, K. Wool,
Major Gen. Commanding.
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heard from this afternoon ascending the
James river.
The reports from Gen. Mcclellan are
favorable.
E. M. Stanton, SecrctaryWar.
TnE MERRIMAc BLOWN UP By THE REBELS.
WAsnINGToN, May 18th. The fol-
lowing highly important announcement
has just been received from Fortress
Monroe:
FoRrREss MONROE, May II, A. NJ
lion. r. H. Watson, Assistant Secretary
of War The Merrimac was blown up
by the rebels at 2 minutes before S o.
clock this morning. She was set fire to
about 8 o'clock this morning, and the
explosion took place at the time stated.
1t is said to have been grand sight by
those who saw it.
The Monitor, Stevens. and the gun
boats, have gone up toward Norfolk.
THE ADVANCE ON RICHMOND.
New KENT CouRr HOUSE. Va Sat-
urday, May 10 p. M, CT miles
from Richmond. 1.-The pursuit of the
retreatirg rebels by our t:oops, under
the command of Gen. Stoneman, has in
every respect been successful. His
headquarters are now here, twenty
miles from Richmond, while the advance,
consisting of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry
is FIVE miles ahead. The enemy are in
sight, but gradually falling back. The
inhabitants have, in nearly every in
stance, left, but from the best informa-
ton that has been obtained, the enemy
will make stand at Bottom bridge. Is
miles from Richmond, the head waters
of the Chickahominy river.
Gen. Mcclellan, with the main body
of the army, is rapidly following up
within few miles.
Cumberland, a small town on the Po-
monkey river, and two and half miles
from here, was deserted this morning by
the enemy, and is now occupied by our
forces.
There are no rebels to be seen, MS re-
ported by our scouts, this side of the
river, except on the di-
rect road to Richmond
The force under Gen. Stoncman con-
sisted of the I'd Rhode Island and 9th
Pennsylvania regiments of infantry,
Capt Robinson's battery of light artil-
lcry, and the Sixth Cavalry, under Maj.
Williams.
The rear guard of the enemy, which
remained here last night, and which our
mon had to drive before them, was Gen
Division, consisting of ten
regiments of infantry, two batteries, and
, regiment of the First Virginia Cav
llry. Our advance was this morning
on aseertnining the force
If the enemy, by the Eighth Illinois
cavalry and two regiments of the First
New Jersey Brigade. The enemy, on
eaving here this forenoon, fired two
containing commissary and
|uartcrmaster stores.
Gen. Howell Cobb remained here last
light and left with the rebels this morn
ng.
The onemy's retreat has been most
admirably accomplished. carrying with
hem almost everything in the shape Of
oragc and provisions, the wagon trains
n the day time and their troops at
light.
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tory near Fort Wright, on Saturday =
Early on Saturday morning eight
Rebel gunboats came around the point
above the Fort and boldly advanced to-
wards our flotilla.
The Cincinnati, which was stationed
at the point where the Rebels came up
on Friday, did not attract their atten-
ton until the fleet had passed above her,
but as soon as she was seen a sitnulta-
ncous attack by the whole fleet of gun
boats was made upon her, but with little
effect, as the encmy's guns were poorly
i aimed. The Cincinnati meantime had
hauled into the stream, where an iron
clad ram, supposed to be the Mallory,
advanced in the face Of continued broad
sides of the former until within forty
yards. Being the fastest sailer, the
Rebel boat succeeded in running be-
tween the Cincinnati and the right bank
when men appeared upon her decks pre-
pared to board the Cincinnati with Crap
nels thrown out, which design WAS frus-
trated by throwing hot water from the
steam batteries of the Cincinnati
In the meantime the rest of our gun
boats had arrived at the scene of action,
and engaged the Rebel fleet
The Mallory, uudaunted by the fail
ure Of her attempt to board the Cincin-
natl, crowded on a full head of steam
and cane towards her, evidently intend
ing to run her down. Captain Stemble,
who was in command, waited until the
Robel monster was within twenty yards,
when he fred broadsidc into her from
his Parrot guns, which did, fearful exc
cution.
The two boats were SO close together
by this time that it was impossible for
the gunners of the Cincinnati to swab
out their guns, and it was only by
bring ing the steam batteries to bear on
her again that the Mallory was compelled
to haul off. Captain Stemble shot her
pilot with his revolver, and was himself
wounded by pistol shot fred by the
pilots mate Of the Mallory.
While this fierce engagement between
the Mallory and the Cincinnati was in
progress, our shots from orr other YES
sells had exploded the boiler on one of
the Rebel gunboats, and set fire to an
other, burning her to the waters edge.
The air at the time was very heavy,
and under cover of the dense smoke
which hung over the river the Rebel
feet retired but was pursued until they
gained shelter under the guns of Fort
Wright. When the smoke cleared away
a broadsidc from the flagship Benton
was sent after the Mallory, and shortly
after she was seen to carecn, and went
down with all on board
None Of our boats were injured cx-
ccpt the Cincinnati, and the damage to
her is go slight that it can. be repaired /
in twenty-four hours. Four uen in her
were wounded, including tho masters
mate. No other casualties are men
toned.
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MEETING OF CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS - The meeting of conservative
members of Congress, OH Saturday, was at
tended by about forty or fifty representatives
Mr.. Crttenden presided, and Mr.. Cox, of
Ohio, acted as Secretary. Among those who
took decided part in favor of the objects of
the meeting were Mr.. Sheffield, of Newport,
R. l., and Nlr. Cristield, of Maryland. No
measure was adopted except to appoint
committee to report to an adjourned meeting
on Tuesday night, as to the steps proper to
be taken.
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Gen. Halleck'S Army.

CHICAGO, May 10,--A special dispatch
to the Cairo Tribune, saws that Beaura-
gard has issued proclamation stating
that the Federal forces virtually had
possession of the Mississippi river, and
ordered all forces to be sent to Corinth
and that all the cotton, sugar and mo-
lasscs be destroyed, which order was
being observed.
CAIRO, May 10.--Thc steamer Roe.
from pitsburg Landing yesterday after
noon, has arrived, and reports that one
hundred of our cavalry while reconnoi-
tering from the left wing on Thursday
night, were surprised by superior force
of rebels and were captured.
A refugee from Memphis reports that
large number Of troops had arrived
at Memphis from Arkansas and Texas,
and been Immediately sent to Corinth
The provost marshal at Memphis COM
menced burning the cotton early last
week. Most of the sugar and molasses
was thrown in the river.
The rebel government had seized a
large amount of property and sent it to
Columbus, Miss, and promised to pay
three months after treaty of peace
with the United States.
jeff Thompson was securing the
country around Memphis with his gang,
enforcing the CONSUMPTION act. Desert
crs from Beaurcgard's army reported
the troops to be on half rations, and
their provisions could not last forty
days.
A number of the citizens of Memphis
had been imprisoned for expressing
doubts as to the success Of the rebel
government
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NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE CUMBERLAND COAL)
AND IRON COMPANY,
New York, 7th May, 1862.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Annual
IN Meeting of the Stakeholder of the Cum
bertrand Coal and Iron Company, for the cleo
ton Of q President and Board of Directors for
the ensuing year, and for the transaction of
other business, will be held ut the Office Of the
Company, in this city ,on MONDAY, the second
day of June ne xt, at IL o'clock, M.
The transfer books will be closed from the
twenty fourth day of May to the second day
of June, both inclusive
ROUssEL, Secretary.
Mavl5 lS62-St,
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Land For Sale.

T AM authorized to sell n tract Of land lying
i in the Glades, called oUINQUAGESIMA,
comprising Lots 1926, 1927, 1880, 1892, 1884,
s235, 1896, 3o5I, 1888, 3O55. 3O57, 1851, 3I79,
3077, sO7S, 1913, 1914 and 3O3S. containing
about nine hundred acres. The tract lies in
the vallsy.of Bear Crook, near the farm of tho
lato John McHenry, and will be sold very low.
For farther particulars apply to the subscriber.
I. l.. PATTERSON,
Nav 6, 1>62-jt. Cumberland. Nd.
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20 <.@ N

DAY or PRAYER.-Jcff. Davis has issued
proclamation, appointing the 10th of the
present month for tho people to unite in
their several places of worship in humble
supplication to Almighty God, that lie will
vouchsafe his blessing on the Confederate
arms; that he will strengthen and protect
their armies, and watch over and protect
the people from the evil Vaccinations of the
enemy, and in his own good time restore
peace.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SlLE
OF
VALUABLE
Coal Property.

Rl virtue OF an order passed by the
- Orphan s Court Of Baltimore city, the I'M
dersigned as the Administrator NJ iInhn
, Tough, deceased, will offer at public saia ~
the highest bidder, at the lEtna Mines nee W.
] Frostburg. on Tuesday, the 2oth day Of Msy
inst. at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following nro-
! ptrty to wit:
lease of certain Coal Lands, commor1x
known as "The Etna Mines" which will ex.
pire on the 1st day of April, S6S, and which
is subject to royalty of ten GEMS for every
ton Of coal taken out Of said Mine, to he paid
monthly. The lease is recorded among the
| Land Records Of Allegany County, or can be
seen by appli cation to the undersigned, and
Will show all the covenants between the lessor
and lessees, to which reference is here made.
10 which lease Is permanently attached, dur
ing the continuance of said lease n valuable
and complete stationary engine and machinery,
used to draw the coal and pump the water from
the Mines. An engine house, with other build.
ings now on the promises, will be sold with the
SAID lease, to be used for the purpose of mining
coal from said Mine during the continuance of
SAID lease. At the expiration or completion
of the covenants in said lease the purchaser
to become the absolute owner of all the mr.
cainery, engine and 80 forth.
Tho Farm attached to the leasehold propeyty
will go with tho same during the continuanc.
of the lease, upon the payment of tn 2 annual
sum Of $40, on the lst day of april in each
year.
The undersi gned will also sell at the same
time and place, the following property, either
connected with or separate from said lease, as
will best suit purchasers as they may deter.
mine on the day Of sale, viz
In addition to the stationary engine and
machinery, there will be sold 81 Mine Cars.
Scales, Horse, Mule. and every article ne
cessary to the successful mining of coal to-
gether with Blacksmith Shep. and all the
cessary tools for mining purposes; railroad
switches, and forth.
To any one DESTROYS of going into ths coal
trade the above property offers every induce
neht. 1t is n valuable property being the
nearest coal property to the City Of Cumber-
land.
Terms of Sale as prescribed by said decree;
One third of the purchase money on the day
of sale, and the balance in two equal install
mentS OF three and six months, with interest.
The deferred payments to be secured with the
NOES OF the purchaser, with endorser TO he
approved by said Administrator.
JOHN EVERETT,
May 5, lS62--ts. Administrator.
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A DIGSIFIED REFusAL.-A London cor
respondent writes to New York journal AS
follows
Mr. George Peabody is said to have re-
Gently declined to recognise his election to
the Reform Club, a notification of which
was sent him. 1t is well known that on
several occasions hitherto, when his name
has been proposed, he has been rejected.
Now that the Court Journal has endorsed
him as one Of the wcalthiest men in tho
kingdom, they consider him worthy of their
association. His declnation of the proposed
honor meets with tho universal appreciation
of his countrymcn here
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FROM CuARLEsroH.-Na Nassau papers of
the 10th inst. contain news from Charleston,
obtained from schooncrs which had run the
blockade. The Charlestonians were expect
ing to be attacked soen, and considerable
excitement prevailed there. Business was
almost entirely suspended. Forts Sumter
and Moultre were being furnished with
heavy guns, and there was general uncasi-
ness, relative to the result of the Successes of
Gen. Mcclellan ut Yorktown. The steam
ship Oveta, with arms, etc, arrived at Mas
san from Liverpool, on the 26th ut.
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HOTEL RATES AT MEMPHIS propri-
etors Of the Worsham House, at Memphis
publish the following rd:-The stringency
OF the provision market compels us to ad-
vance our prices to the following rates
Board and lodging, per week, $50; board
and lodging, per day, SIS; dinner, 81; break
fast, rs cents; supper, rs cents board per
month, without lodging, $50.
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Public Sale Of Canal Boat
&c. L. jacques"

will sell at public Sale, by virtue of a mort
| pare made to m by John Mccoy, of Wash
ington County, and recorded among the Land
records for said county. for CASH, in front Of
J W. Magruder's store, in Cumberland, ALA
gany County, on Monday. May 26, at the hour
of IL M. HENk1 THUS Nhhb.
Nav -, 's2--i'.
MEXICAN WATCHES fer site a' ..sc O..
hrri'r- IT, N0t,'. y, l. TEL -
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THE NEW lRoSsTDEs. The first great
iron armored ship for the United States
Navy, was launched at Philadelphia, on
Saturday last. As the ship touched the
water, the veteran Commodore Stewart per-
formed the act Of christening by breaking a
bottle of brandy over her bow, wishing
Z" success to the New Ironsidcs, and may her
career be prosperous and glorious -