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The national Republican., 1862-03-14
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The DAMAGE DONE THE MONITOR. shots
OF the enemy struck her on the edge, above
the surface, and tore up few inches Of the
deck plating, and penetrating about halt the
diameter Of The ball, aifordng complete illus-
tration Of her impreensbility. On her tower,
where the Merrimacs shots struck square and
with full force, there are three or four indenta
tions not exceeding three inches In depth. Her
deck Is blazed in several places where shots
struck and glanced of. Ths wheel-house has
several similar indentations, though not as
deep. These are all the marks tho Monitor
hears as the result OF the action.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

THr Il,MslG FoniI'".ArIuHs 1T MAsAsaAs
Fnr .rcchl correspondent, oI tb" Eew TorA
Irib"Ts gays:
The iascied imprrgnabiiity of The position
TOUR light aar'hwoIks, nnd u fortified camp al
the JUNCTION, Between Manassas and Bull Ran
there are no tortihcaiion- Of auy kind Tht
position at Centreyile is very -trong, nut GONE
"f the forts bav" maple logs painted to re-"m
be gum.
Soue OF our soldiers cried when they found
out that "quakers were mounted on tho RI hG
breastworks at Centrevillr
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

TuE WESTERN FLorILLA.--Tho gunboats of tho
Western waters, imperfect as all experiments
must be, have al the very outset Of their ca.
recr achieved An astonishing success, and de.
mons,rated capabilities in iron.clad steamers
that must revolutionizo the navies VI the world.
Mr.. Grimes, in the Senate yesterday. acknowl.
edged that " the boon ot security to tie North.
west ia II debt due 10 tho gunbOats," TWAS on
the 23d of September that Capt. A. II. Foota
took command of the hotila, wfile most Of the
boats were scarcely commenced. Tho first en.
gagement was between Cairo aud Columbus, at
Lucas Bend, IN which two shore batteries were
speedily silenced, and \ rebel gunboat driven
disabled from the scone. The fighting and pray.
ing flag ofioer, not even waiting for the com
p,eticD Of the feet, pressed on 10 repeated vic.
tories, On the 18th OF October, the Conestoga
Lieut.. Philips, went up the Tennessee, sweop.
ing all rebel batteries before her. On the 7th
Of November. the gunbnats Taylor and Lexing.
ton saved our gallant army AT the battle Of Bel
mont
On the 2sth Of January, Capt, Foo,e sent a
dispatch 10 Gen. llallcck. saying that Fort
Henry could 10 Carrifd by four gunboats, and
| asked permission I" attempt II, He received
no reply. but orders were communicated to
| Cen Grant to tha, effect who detailed Capt,
fooie 10 aGc"mrau! him. He went with the
Essex, Carnndelct. Cincinnati and 81. Louis
with the Taylor, Lexington md conestoea for
| transports, and nt - distance of four huIdred
yards. in one hour aid thirty minutes, the
hatteries-W ere silent, the fort ours, and the
gate opened for the passage Of our victor Gus
columns southwark.
In few days more, moi waiting for needfu
repairs. they were sleamihg up tho Cumb,r
land, and had silencod the lower batteries and
driven the rebels, panic stricken, 10 the breas,
works beyond, when they became unfortunate
!y disabled, and the rest ot the story is told b,
the army. He "ai Al Clarkssvillc February 10
three days be:ure the land forces.
Capt. Foote. wounded rs he was, his boat
needing repairs, still craved permission Q
Gen. HallcCk IL move on to Nashville, but re
ceived no answer. Mr.. Grimes believed tha
two million dollars IN rebel stores would hav,
been saved. and many prisoners taken. ha'
The movement been made then, instead of saw
cral days later.
Such achievements rs these make & glorious
| History II the beginning Of American gu,
boats.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
Trmce Boat TO Norfolk.

baltimore. March l3.-The Provost Marsbui
OF Baltimore gives notice that u flag of truce
will be sent over 10 Norfolk on Sunday, the 10th
instant. Thirty Of the persons 10 whom pass.
ports have been granted will lie permitted 10
so. Those holding passes Will present them.
selves at his ot,icn before 1 p. M, "n Saturday,
and permits will he granted to the number
nm.t
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

EaRATA I'm our issue Of Tuesday last, we
stated that n detachment of Lincoln Cavalry
had, on the day previous, captured i've rebels
at Bristol, among which was Capt. Wood, Of
the Louisiana " Tigers p when 1t should have
been stated that Lieut. Armstrong. Of the
Second New York cavalry, had captured them,
as we learuGi yesterday from Col. Davis, Of tie
Same regiment, whom va met with a, Gen.
McDowells headquarters.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

.7sS~There has been no duy since tho lst ol
October, when the enemy would not have run
from Manassas. II be had been pushed All
that the National Hputlican has said upon thai
subject is now verified to the letter. We ex
posed the stupid exaggera,ionr Of the numbers
of tho Rebels until We were tired OF 1t our
selves, and perhaps tired our readers.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

LECTURE ny WENDELL pnILLn~. This match
lcss orator IL In town, aud will lecture tonight
before the Washington Lecture Association
The charms Of his eloquencc inHciuatc alike
fienda and opponents. Free thought will find
free expression as rarely ever before in pop
nlnr audience in Washington, See Dl'rial no
tiCc in our advertising columus
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
Fight in Missouri
EIGHTEEN REBELS KILLED AM
WOUNDED AND TWENTY TAKEN
PRISO NERS!
Gen. Campbell, the Rebel Com.
mander, Captured!

81, Louis, March ia cavalry force sent
out from Lebanon, Missouri, attacked one Of
Prices guerrilla parties killing thirteen ard
woundiug fvc, aud capturing over twenty
prisoners, among tbcm General Campbell. tie
com mander.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

TIM Lar Of ruE NV EHGL,Sp L,ND.--We
learn from Rev. q. V. Deniaon, Cnited States
chaplain, who has ju.t returned from an ex.
tended tour through New Hampshire. aud
Maine, ,ha, the mus;e, nf the people are sound
on the question Of th" message of Presiden,
ences, aud r"nvoresd with oil classes. Til,
people ara right. II II always safe to trus
them.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
CvSrRABAHDs Al sANGsTER's STATION

Sdhyster's Station. March u. A. M.-Contra
bands continue 10 come IN from beyond Ma
nazgns, and report great decentralization
in ,hu rebel army. General sumner employ 4
Hli es servants who will remain, and paSses tbs
rest to Washington. The whole limo OF marCl
10 ths point is ono picture "f desolatiOn.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, March II, 1862.
Information has been received at This De
partment, from Mr.. Thaddeus Hyatt, tho Consul
of the United States at La Rochelle, Of the death
on tho 7th of September last, at Royan. of Miss
ANN WILSON, an American citizen.
II is believed that Miss Wilson has LETT soms
property, both in France and the United States
and has relatives in this country.
Further information can be obtained By her
relatives and friends at this Department
mar l4-3tif
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

1rs- The Star INDUCES in some awkward
iuerriment, over alp of the pen of one OF our
reporters, In speaking OF the railroad between
Fairfax Station and Manassas, as the Hamp-
shire and Loudoun, instead OF the Orange and
Alexandria railroad.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
ANOTHER UNION VICTORY IN
TENNESSEE!
Bnttle mean. Paris .
The Enemy Lose Ono Hundred
in Killed, W'Oumdes', and
Prisoners
UNION LOSS FOUR KILLED AND -FOUR
WOUNDED

s.. Lo,rs, March Intelligence has been
recaved here that forces ut United Statos arul
lery and cavalry attacked the enemy. the day
bafore. half mile west Of Paris, Tennessee.
The enemy was driven out with d loss of 0ne
hundred killed. wounded, and prisoners. Our
loss Is Captain Bull. If the artillery, fo"r mer
killed and fnur wounded.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
OFFICIAL,
Treasury DEPARTMENT,

treasury DEPARTMENT,
February 1, 1862.
NOTICE Is hereby givon Of tho readiness OF
this Department to redeem the Treasury notes
payable IN one year frum date, authorized by
the act OF Congress approved December ed,
1857, aud the Treasury notes payable in sixty
days from date, authorized by the act Of Con.
gross approved I'd March, 1861.
Interest on Treasury notes Of the above Is.
sues will cease On tho 2th day OF April uext by
the terms Of those acts respectively.
feb 6.-tap1
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

Iron CLAD STEANElA.-- The second Of the
three irouclad steamers, OF the pattern Of the
Monitor, 10 being constructed at Greenpoint,
and is expected to be ready, in all this month.
The third is being constructed at Philadel.
phia.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
FROM rENlREyIILk,

CeiursU,lLe, March l2.--There Is nothing Ol
additional interest here. An examination has
revealed the laCt that there are no rebel fort.
hoations commanding our left aank, 30 that the
advance Of our troops from the Potomac would
have been easy,
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
ORicial Account or the Comm ndsr oi
the MinnesOtA.

The report Of Capt F. }. Van Brunt, In com.
mand Of the Minnesota, has been received at
the Navy Department. II states that the Mon
itor came alongside of the Minnesota ut two
O'clock on the morning ri the 9th Of March
having arrived the night previous, and reported
for duty. All On board, AT her appearance
rejoiced that they had found friend that would
stand by them in their hour Of trial. At siI
O'Clock on that day the enemy again appeared
when the crews were beat to quarters, bu'
thoy ran past tho Minnesota and the tugs. Al
the time, being aground, Capt. Van Brunt or
dered sumo of the spar deck guns to lie thrown
overheard, aud sent half the crew on board tho
| tug 10 tighten the ship, after which superhuman
efforts we're made TO get her eff, and when sue
ceedipg in getting hur a halfmile, she stuck
again, for The tida had fallen 80 much tha
| there was not water to 8oat her In the channel
At length, however, she was towed out OF thu
mud into deep water, and at the time of writing
| the report, the Minnesota was at anchor opro
site Fortress Monroe.
| Fleet Surgeon Wood, Of The Minnesota, re
ports the following list Of killed and wounded
| KILLED.
| Alexander Winsow, captain Ui tho maintop
Henry Smith, coxswain.
Dennis Harrington, captain Of the mizzsntop
| WOUNDED.
l John Green, second mastCr-sariously.
Horny Leland, second gunner seriously.
Charles Dunlap, ordinary seaman-m mnrtally
Samuel II. Heller, ordinary seaman--slightly
Christopher Sewell, coal heaver--mnrtally.
| Charles Thompson, SsaInan-serinnsy.
Joseph Augustus, musiC-.seriously.
5. W. Thomas, lnusic-Siightiy.
Alwsll Ksan, fundamentally.
John Clark, ssaman-sligatly.
Patrick Royce. ordinary seaman-- slightly.
julius Bartlett second master-slighuy.
joyce Moore, culored--slightly.
| Eli Paris, coored-slighty.
| Apstl Richchurch. seaman shtly.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
OFFICIAL.
WAR DErhGTuENr,

WAX DEFhETNENTI
January Il, 1862.
Ordered, Thai the War Department will be
closed Tuesdays. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays against oil other business but that which
relates 10 active military operations in the field
Saturdays will be devoted to tho business of
Senators and Representatives.
Mondays 10 the business Of the public.
EDwN N. STANTON,
js22-h Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

Gsr-If anything 10 the star rou!d ustoniOh
II would be its statement last evening,
that Gtr"e;touths OF th2 Virginia negroes
have gone of, eitb,r North, or South.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
The Tax RiIi--Estima atcd Revenue,

In his speech in the House upon the tax
bill "a speech, by The way, which is model
Of what 4" parliamentary speech ought to be-
Mr. @oRRlLL, Of Vermont, of the Committee Of
Ways aud Meanp, submitted the following es,i
mate Of the productiveness of The prppur-,,
taxea:
Estimated An.oaNtof IateImd Rrrs,uie.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

zArThs eulogy pIoleunced in the Senate
yesterday, by Mr.. GHMLs UpoG the heroes Of
our recent naval actions WAS listened to with
great and deserved admlrstion.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
CHARTER ELECTION,

Syracuse, ". T., March IL. AT the charter
election, held to day, large vote was polled.
The republicans elected their candidate for
mayor by 2ol majority, and the entire city
ticket, except for Justice Of the peace.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

lis- II the rebels ut Norfolk are no troubled
with the "fsnkee raft" at Richmond, what
will jeff. Davis do when he Ands himself hang.
ing by the neck from Yankee rGferE
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

The Norfolk papers sneeringly call the Mon
itor ", Yankee cheese box on raft" II seems
that when the rebels took the contents Of the
box they found some runnet In it.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

~ The Senate, yesterday, in executive ses.
sion, confirmed the nomination Of Daniel Tyler
as o brigadier general OF volunteers
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
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DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
,Pd.h!R7toR Jan. Is, 1867,
The cacretaly OF State will hereafter tecAfvp
members OF Congress on bauinoa on Saturdays,
commencing with Saturday, the arst OF next
month
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

OF Mr.. Bingham. Of Ohio; the New York Pot
on the retreat from Manassas; poetry, &c.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
FRoa saAnAssAs.

tE FROa MARASoA0. a
This oorrsepondsut ot the Philaeelphia IN
quirer eives the fdlIowine particulars Of affair
at MaaesMs; M Il b.
A single frame shed was loft OF lbe ord
nance depot, and In Il are hvo thou ANA car
ridge.boacs and knapeacks, mostly, hnSrver
old ones for which new ones had been deal,
out.
The hospital stores 10 tho tents Of The Seventh
Carolina regiment we're south Of the railroad,
and were uninjured; they contained hundreds
Of sheets, bedding, blankets, underclothes,
medicines, large quantities Of preparations for
North. " e. ~
In one of the tents was q large lot Of blue
uniforms never used; several hundred tents
and tent poles, many entirely new; ehoes, and
stores Of all kinds. but one mao was to be
Howard, and In his pocket he had pass from
Gen. Tyler, dated last June, allowing him 10
10 to Alexandria. He lived near Arlington
Mills, aud was taken up soon after the battle Of
Bull Run, and has been kept at work by them
ever aince. He was very anxious to gel back,
and gave US information that showed how regu.
larly and how the rebels received news from
Washington, via Alexandria, they having one
man who has made from two to three trips,
with letters and papers. week, passing cur
pickets nt night
The retreat was well conducted In a quiet
way until Monday noon, when the rear guard
became panic stricken and fled 10 confusion.
The railroad bridge below Manassas was fired
about noon by mistake, and when those remain
ing heard Of II, the last remaining engine,
which could have taken Nil the best Of the
stores, was blown up aud the cars fired. Then
they scattered, every man for himself, and in
the panic but part Of the buildings were fred,
and but part Of the tents; among the "left"
them bnving died, therefore they could rot
take the guns by the common road.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
THE UNION TROOPS CngERED
BY THE CITIZENS.
The Rebels Arrest Union Men and send
Them to Richmond.
Two-thirds of the Population
for the Union.
PRICES AT wINCHEsTHR
THE REBELS REPORTED TO BE On
THEIR WAY TO RICHMOND.
rHE REBELS AT GORDoNSvILLs

Winchester. March l2-e y. m.--Jacksonl Z
force left isst night. on the Strausburg rosd
aud the forces of Gems. Hamilton and Williams
are jus, entering the town. Company A, Wis
consin Third, Captain Bertrsm, and a company
OF the Connecticut &C., followed BY Coles CON
pany. cf Maryland and squadron of Michigan
cavalry ware the first 10 enter the town. ",
encountered strong fort one mile out, whIcl
WAS evacuated BY jackson last night. Tn,
people geueraily arc extremely delighted a
our presence, and hail ii H. = harbingor -
peace and future prosperity.
The regiments AZ they pass are cheered an,
greeted from the houses, and are responded {,
by officers and men.
The o'her column Of Gen. Banks's division
which approached by the BcrrySille route
have not yet arrived.
Not 4 shot has boen tred.
Yesterday the Coufcderates arrested eighty
Of the most prominent rnioniSts and sen, thew
IL Richmond.
Cotfoe 76c.1sl; sugar 25337 cts =; cslic"e-
80 cts,; and other articles more abundant.
II is represented b. resident friends Of tho
Union thai al least twc-ihirds Of the population
"f this town and county are loyu! to our Gov.
ernDent, but have been comp eiled to sucCunb
to the secession pressure 40 far as expression
OF opinion was concerned.
There have been no Richmond papers re
ceived here for woek, and the citizens are
entirely ignorant of the thrilling events tran
spring within that period. Whisky two dollars
a pint, AMI other liquors in tho same proper
tion.
SECOND plsrArCU.
Jack-on- force yesterday consisted of LOi-
lng's brigade several fcld bautgiss, snd 800 "i
Ashhy's csvaIry--aUrut 1000 IN siI. The COM
menced evaCusiirg about sunset last night,
The cavalry Rrrr 'ha last I" leave, aut de.
parted I.s' before re entered tho town, It IA
represented th", there is large secession f,rce c
II, SIrnr.cur., rrd tha, thOy intend TO piske a
stand tbcrc. Owing to tho state If ahtrs iii
Manassas It is believed that Jackson will max
h!- way up The Shenandoah valley TO the Viz
giuia Central railroad, AID thence to Richmond
Prominent sscessionsis here say The Couie,l
crate forces III make II stand at Gurdonsyiilc
and haze fortified 1t TO Il great extent. Sewers
prisoners and Il small amount OF ammunitici
ara aIi the ssizui es.
The national Republican., 1862-03-14

To CoRREsPoSDESrs.-No attention will b.
paid 70 anonymous communications,
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOuSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
CONCENTRATIONS
Several communications from the depart
melts were laid before tho House, including
one from the Secretary OF War, on the subject
Of abolishiug regimental bands. Laid on the
table, and ordered to be printed.
THANKS TO GEN. CURTIS.
Mr.. DUELL. Of New York, submitted joint
resolution Of thanks to Brig. Gen. Samuel r.
Curtis, aud the officers and soldiers III bis COIL
mand, for their distinguished peIvices 10 the re.
cent battles in Arkansas. Adopted,
A JAIL IN THIS DISTRICT
Mr.. DELANO, of Massachusetts, from the
Committee on the District Of Columbia, rs.
ported bill TO authorize the Secretary Of The
Interior, In conjunction with the mayors Of
Washington and Georgetown, TO build Jail in
the District of Columbia.
Ordered to be printed and reCommitted to
The committee.
THE TAX BILL.
The regular order being tho consideration Of
the bill to provide internal revenue 10 support
the Government, and pay interest on tho public
debt,
Mr.. STEVENS, Of Pennsylvania, moved to
limit all Il bate on the various amendments 10
five minutes, but Oil the condition that the
members Of the House will con6ne themselves
strictly 10 the question under consideration. he
withdrew the motion.
The House then resolved itself into Com
mite. Of the Whole. for the purpose Of cunsid-
eiirg the bill. Mr. Colfux, If Indiana, In the
chair.
Mr.. RICHARDSON, Of Ill.,, moved to amend
tha bill 30 rs 10 provide that two per cent Of
the whole amount OF revenue raised by this
| bill shall be set apart for the purpose Of pur.
chasing territory outside Gi the United States
In order to colonize the free bucks Of thia couu
try.
Mr.. RICHARDSON was proceeding 10 ad
dress the House in opposition to the general
| policy Of the Administration. when
Mr. STEVENS called the gentleman to order
The Chair sustained the point Of order, and
| Mr.. RICHARDSON took his seat.
Mr. MORRILL, Of Vermont, moved to amend
the bin ro as to read, the Commssontr Of In-
t,rual Revenue appointed under this act shal
have this irnnhing privilege Adopted.
Mr.. X. CONKLlEG, Of n. Y, made a sug
gession that the bill should be so amended al
to allow the several States, which shall "
elect to collect this revenue by It's own Off
csrB, instead of those Of the Federal Govern
ment.
Mr.. ELLIOT, Of Mass., submitted an amend
ment in accordance with the suggestion Of Mr.
Conklng.
Mr.. ROSCOE CONKLING urged the adop
tion OF hemeasure proposed.
Mr.. OLlN, OF N. Y, opposed the amendment
Mr. SHELLABARGER, Of Ohio, said tina
his own State earnestly desired that thiI
amendment, In some form, shall be incorporated
! in this bill. This measure is practicable, ant
The national Republican., 1862-03-14
Friday, March IA, lSs2.
CLUBS FOR THE DAILY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN TO SOLDIERS.
APAPRR THAT EVERY SOLDIER sHOUL[
uAvC

We have been induced TO offer our daily pa
per 10 soldiers, who shall form clubs, at the
following low rates:
I copy, 4 months. ................... sl.60
copies, 4 months. ................... COO
10 copies, 4 months. s...................l 1890
All over ten copies, at the rate Of one dollar
per copy for four montha
- The names must always be accompanied
with the money.
~ Write the names distinctly, sud give
the company and the number OF the regiment
~ The papers will be mailed to one name
or the uames will be written separately, II de-
sired.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-11-14

Charleston and Savannah are being gradually
matured. A boats crew of one of our vessels
off Charleston had narrow escape from cap
ture by rebel steamer, recently, while
taking soundings.
Five Connecticut regiments are to Join the
Banks expedition, and will be here this week
| WASHINGTON, Nov. -.
The following was received at the head.
quarters of the army to-day:
LAGRANGE, Tenn, Nov. IL.
To Henry w. Halleck. G0neral.in. Chief:
The following dispatch has just been re
ceived from Gen. Davies, at Columbus:
"The expedition commanded by Brigadier
General Ransom has proved great success.
1t came up with COL Woodward's rebel force,
800 strong, near Garrettsburg, and after q
short engagement, killed sixteen of his men,
among them one captain and one lieutenant,
wounded forty, including one captain and two
lleutenants, and captured twenty-five prison.
ers, all their horses, fifty mules, large num-
Der of arms and equipments, routing the
State eff Kentucky. Our loss was three killed
and seventeen wounded.
(Signed) U. s. GRANT,
Maj. General Commanding.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 10.
The q. S. gunboat Hercules, Capt. DUNCAN,
arrived here this morning from cruise along
the border Of Virginia
On the morning of the 3rd inst, just before
daylight, Lieut.. Baker, with an armed boats
crew, discovered party on shore signaling to
some rebel soldiers stationed up small inlet.
Finding they were discovered they took to
their boats and tried to escape. After half
an hours chase, one of the boats was CAP
tured, which was found to contain three men
with signal lanterns, flags, arms, &C. One of
the party proved to be Major Reed Sanders, a
regular officer Of the Confederate States Army
and son of Geo. N. Sanders At the time
of their capture they were expecting vessel
which was to convey Maj. Sanders to Europe,
with rebel dispatches, and were signaling
with that view.
Two English gentlemen were landed from
a vessel from Halifax, who say that the vessel
brought over prominent rebel with dispatch
es for the Confederate Government.
The vessel which was to convey Mai Reed
and his dispatches to Europe was lying about
four miles outside, but discovering the cap
ture it Immediately put to sea.
CAIRO, Nov. 12
The latest reports from Memphis state that
the rebels are still at Lomar and Holly Springs,
and that all war materials, stores and provis-
ions had been removed across The Talahatchee
river, miles south. The rebels might make
show of resistance if seriously attacked
They would no doubt fall back South of the
river, where it is expected they will give bat
tie.
Fir. MONROE, Nov. IL.
The Richmond Wing of the 10th says that
Gen. Van Dorm takes upon himself the res
possibility of the failure in the late battle at
Corinth. He says it arose from neither the
fault of his officers or men, but was his own
misfortune.
Gov. Brown, in his message, takes grounds
against the conscript law.