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Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19
NO.. 6.
The PRIvATEER-ExcITE AT

The PRIvATEER-ExcITE AT
SoUTuANPToN, AND A EIGHT IN PROS
Picr.-Great interest has been excited 10
relation ID the movements Of the Iusca-
rora and Nashville At the latest dates
they continued 1t Southampton, watching
each other. The Tuscarora remained at
her anchorage about mile from the dock
mouth, with her fires banked up and ready
to slip her anchors and start at moments
notice Sheonly required coal, water and
PROVISIONS, which we're being supplied her
On her arrival, Capt. Craven communi-
Gated with. the captain OF the Dauntless,
expressing regret at Prince Albert's death,
aud asking il he might fire as . tribute OF
respect twenty one guns. He was notified
that the Qr-cn had requested that no
guns be fired in the vicinity Of Osborne.
The com pliment, therefore: although fully
appreciated, could not be accepted.
The Nashville ccptiupcd iu dock. The
govern meDt had observed they .etrictest
neutrality towards her, and nothing what
eser had been permitted "a be done to her
but what was absolutely necessary to make
her sesworthy. Neither powder, guns nor
va wal nav bCCh PNt ob SSeAe.
During the night of the Sth .hree armed
men from the Tu.carora were. discovered
accommodating the Nashville. and were or
dered of by the dock superintendent.
\ Fires were lighted on the Nashville N the
10Th, and there was MI impression she was
about 70 sail, but she made no movements.
The Tukcarora was ON she alsrs with steam
up.
1t Was also reported that another Fede-
raj vessel was cruixing 10 the channel, and
might be expected at Southampton.
The London Morning Herald is sur
prised that the government had not given
orders to the suthurities at Southampton
to warn the Tuscarora that size must eithcr
quit pOr; At once or wait until twenty four
hours have elapseI after the departure OF
the Nashville. We should not, ssys the
Herald, have allowed the Nashville ts lic
in the mouth of the Mersey for Americas
packets and merchantmen therefore We
cannot, without gross violation Of our
duty as neutrals, allow the Tusc1rora
license we should have refused her enemy.
The Herald holds oat the course Of the
4 Freuch authorities at Martinique between
the Iroqupis and Sumter as . example 80
follow.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19
WHAT TUE NORru HAs LOST Til

WHAT TUE NoRru HAS LOST The
New York World is urging ;he imluedi.
ate passage of IA tax bill tu enable suspen-
ded banks to resume specie payment aud
bring government demand uotes MP tu
par. In this issue of the 10Th, II says:
La New York city, to day, gold j. selling
at live per ceut. premium, which mea ns
that The paper currency of the country, OF
government demand notes, are depre-
ciated hve per cent. compared with real
money, or gold. This alteration of five
per cent. ln the price of paper notes, has
taken place within week, aud this means
neither more nor less than that in thai
short space Of time the price Of eleven
thonsaud millions Of property 10 the loyal
States has changed five per cent, or $780,
900, OOO, ano fifteen hundred millions OF
railway bonds, stocks, mortgages, ec,., are
also changed 5000 900, making S525.
OOO, 900, alteration iu the prices of those
two items of national wealth in tue cours-
of IA tew days, owing entirely to the vi
clous terms OF national policy proposed u
Congress, and the want of $500, 900, UOO,
or $500. 900, 900 annual revenue from
taxation to support the government
credit.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

WRITE TO THE SOLDIERS Could 1
through your paper pen sentence that
would reach efec ua.ly every Southern
reader who may have relative, friend
or acquaintance in the army that sentence
would BE- WRITE TO THE SOLDIERS. There
are many of them far from home, among
strangers and enduring every toll and pri-
vation for their country. line ora word
will nerve their hearts and cheer them on.
DO 10 our crowded Pustofice, As | 20
See the war.worn soldiers anxiety as he
asks f,r a letter see him get it, eagerly
break the seal ma read the pen teachings
of Loved ones at home. Often I've seen
the lip rremble. the eye dilate aud even
the tear uiistcf, as iine upon line was read
Some father. mother, sister or wife, or
sweetheart la>.S-nt him words Of cheer.
You can see him grasp lis weapon tighter,
carefully fold his letter, aud with firm er
tread and more elastic SPIRITS, return t.
duty. On the other hand, look at the
bitter. cruel, singing disappointment of
the soldier wh,, day after day, goes for an
expected letter, and finding none. turns
away with saddened heart, feeling that no
one cared for him. Again, LEI me say,
WRITE 10 THE SOLDIERS
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

DRoUTH IN TExAs.-The Houston
Telegraph, of the 24th uit., says:
We regret TO hear from almost every
part of the State, complaints Of serioss
drouth everywhere prevailing. People
have not been able 70 plow their land.
Stock is suffering for water. The wheat
in the upper country is anything bu. pro
missing. Everything gives evidence of .
late spring. BY this time the ground
ought to be saturated with water and the
preparations very forward for the new crop.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

FoRr HEsaY.-This fort, at present, .
point to which the country is looking
with interest, is ninety miles frou Padacah
and twenty miles below the long bridge,
across the Tennessee, Of the Memphis aud
Ohia railroad It is an open fora, (oot
casemated) but has. We understand, ssv-
eral very heavy guns 10 battery. Fort
Donelson is on the Cumberland river,
and thirteen miles distant from Fss:
Henry.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

The African slave trade has been very
brisk since the withdrawal Of the squad
r,n of the Old Cencern from the coast Of
Africa. 1t is carried on under the stars and
stripes, and mostly by Yankee shippers.
Two vessels, it was reported at jamestown,
St. Helena, had managed 70 get of en-
their way to Cuba. The bark Lyra. of
New York, with a large cargo had been
c,ptnred by British vessel, and taken
into jamestown
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

GEORGIA READY.-The Savannah Re-
publican. of the 22d inst. says Gov.
Brown tslesraphed yesterday to Hon. G..
G. MemmiDger,S Secretary of the Treasury.
shat the State of Georgia was ready to pay
from one TO two millions Of her share Of
the war tax at the present time, provided
the Confederacy would allow her interest
AZ the rate Of seven per centuD on the
amount until il becomes due.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

load too quickly, as it will fatigue the
men, also waste the ammunition.
GUARD MoUNrING.-This is an ex-
ploded idea. (for reference enquire of any
soIdier.) First find the number of posts
to be guarded Take the same number of
men, march them very slowly to their re-
<pective places. Each officer of the day.
(and there should be one to each seutineD
should provide himself with supply of
tobacco aud quiniue, (that which cometh
in barrels marked De.cier.) Each .enti-
mel should be provided with a rocking
chair, aud negro boy to carry his CUR.
On rainy nights guard mounting should
b. dispensed with, as it is entirely unne-
cessary, and would create disgust in the
mind of the soldier against the service.
BAYoNErr EXERCISE --Commaud 1st
Parry one-grasp the piece with great ra-
pidity, very slowly over the head. strike
to right aud left. Parry two--move the
piece in rectangular, perpendicular di-
rection. striking your file leader in the
small of the back
Parry one aud thrust four-Grasp the
peice b. the ramrod with the left hand,
strike to the right, and throw the piece
with great rapidity at your adversary.
Guard against cavalry-Th- best pro-
lection for foot soldier is to keep out of
the way.
Guard against infantry-Grasp the
ramrod firmly between the teeth, at the
same time turning a double somersault.
striking your adversary in the pit of his
stomach With your head
But Parry and thrust-Grasp tn e piece
with the right hand IT the second band
throwing the piece in a circumambient
direction; quickly draw the raurud, and
strike your left hand neighbor with the
but, OF the piece eighteen inches lower
,han the back of his neck
1 Ia the IcIl icy at HI
angie of forty five degrees, raising your
right to tie rzmrod, turn = back somer.
,aul,, aud strike out with your musket at
your advcrsary-
| DHEss PARADE-The Regiment should
/ be formed into liuc, the commanding Off
Ger should inspect the men, and then give
the Command, right-about face, that
position gives the officer chance to see
the rear Of the men. Ii any Of the neu $
breeches should be found to be in a dil,p.
idated condition, he should call the atteu
ton of the first corporal to the same. The
command should be given. break ranks,
when every private should walk up to hi.
Colonel and salute him By turning = back
somersault.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

MsXicO.-By AN arrival at New York
we have adv,ccs from Havana to tue 9TH.
The news from Mexico is highly inpor
tant. The supplies for the Spanish army
of occupation at Vera Cruz had been ca
tirely cut off, and there Was said % be a
grea: deal of suffering a. no, see,
however, why supplies canuot b. had 10
abundance la Cuba or South America.
In The meantime the Mcxicans were
preparing for the most desperate resist.
ance. Jaurex has issued proclamation
calling',he people to arms, regardless "t
party lie declares that reclamation of
CLAIMS against the republic is only made q
pretext tor her dismembcrment. aud says
"the government will ,epel by force 50 Tar
as its means will permit.
The Mexicans were said to have planted
one hundred and fifty pieces OF artillery,
taken from Vera Cruz and San Juan de
uiloa, IN the mountain passes which con-
mand the approaches to the capital. aud
to have already collected thirty thousand
men. The resistance to the advance
Ut the Spaniards would seem 10 hav. been
more general and decided than expected.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19
THE MERSEILLAISE HYMN.

7ons Of the South! awake arise!
Tho day of glory dawns once more
ITnon your native soil, see flies
II rbe Tyrant's Banner red with gore.
From cottage homes the cry ascends;
r.rocious Hessians sound tn alarms;
Tbey come to stife in your arms,
Your children, and your household friends.
10 arms, Sons of the South! Battalions! form
your bands!
March on, their impure blood shall drench the
fIrrow'd lands!
H.
what would these vile, these slavish trains!
Traitors! with tyrants long combined!
For whom these base ignoble chains!
These shackles! for Us long designed.
Freemen! for you! dishono ring stain.
What rage should in your bosom burn!
/ Us! would these wretches dare return
To ancient slavery, again
TO arm5l Sons of the South Battalions, form
form your bandsi
March on! their impure blood shall drench the
furror'd landsl
What shall those foreign cohorts dare
Prescribe the law on our uvn land.
What shall these mercensries tear
Thehearts from Freedom = noble band.
Great God! He'er these hands. enshrined
Beneath the yoke of tyrants, now,
Or despOts thraldcm be maintained
70 arm. Sons of the South. Battalions form
your bands.
March on! their impure blood shall drench the
furrow'd i land-l
"
Tremble! ye tyrsntsl Traitors you,
Reproach OF every party vice
Tremble to treschery is due,
And will be paid, at hast, its priesl
/ In each of U hero fear;
Fast We fall, youthful race
Shall seek their fathers glorious place,
And shake aloft the bloc iy spear
Ts arms! Sons OF the Southi Battalion,, form,
your hands.
March on their impure blood fhsll drench the
furrOw'd lands
v
Sons OF the South. where honor claims,
Salute. or strike the PROSTATE foe!
rity the race whom zeal inhames,
To light, not knowing what they do
But for these despots stained with blood,
Who crush the people 'nea III their hsel;
These Tigers, who no pity feel,
Who tear the breast that yields them food
To arms. Sons of the South BAttsions form
your bands,
March OH! their impure blood shall dreneh the
furrowd landsi
VI.
tlh love OF Country. Power divine
Guide for us the avenging Sword.
For Freedom, at thy hallo~ed shrine.
We combat with a tyrant horde
Beneath the standards of the Free,
Southern hearts, thy name inspiring:
Let our Slaughtered foes. expiring.
Thy triumph, and our glory, see.
To arms! Sons of the South. Battalions. form
your bands!
March onl their impure blood shall drench th'
furrow i lauisi -
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19
VOL. xxi.

+rh. Huntsville Advocate, states upon the
.hority of gentleman of learning that the
,,.-seillAiss hymn as usually sung in America
-, translation of the original He gives
shat paper the following as the most literal
,..nslstion which can be made, changing only
.r.ance" to ''the South Whether that be
tru. or not the following is valuable Tor high
Intrinsic merit:
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

ARRIVAL OF Hos. 7. BUTLER KING.
I'VE have the satisfaction Of announcing
the safe arrival by steamer at New Or
leans, Of Hon. 7. Butler King, one Of fhs
Confederate Commercial Commissioners 10
Europe. He c.me Ly way Of Havana, and
has doubtless brought important oi6sial
dispatches for our Govern msnt.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

Col. D. Ii. CUMMINGs.-The gallar,
behavior Of this noble officer, in eudesvor
ing to rally our fore aud maintain stand
after Z,llicofsr's fall, in the battle Of
Fishing Greek, and the intrepidity with
which he faced the foe where balls fell
thickest, leading and encouraging the
troops, is the theme unmeasured praise
on the lips Of every officer and soldier from
the field whom We have met. Col. Cum
mings was the first 70 raise regimsnt 10
East Tennessee for the defence Of the
South in the CONNIE ncement Of the pre-
sent revolution. He had previously serv-
ed with distinguished credit in the Mexi>
can war. He vii. Be remembered by the
brave fellows who stood by him on the
fatal 10Th OF January. even though Re-
pubIics should prove ungrsteful." ."--Ksos
oiiie Register, 2dkh inst.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

NAssUE, N. PAS the nass Of this
place frequently occurs in items Of impor-
tant news, it may be interesting to some
OF our readers to know its locality, Ii is
the chief seaport town Of the Bahama
tBri,ish West India) islands, lying oppo-
site the southern Coast of Florida--bcing
the capital Of New Providence island. 1t
has convenient harbor, opening into the
main chaunel that making in from the
waters of the Gulf of Mexico. through the
Bahamas to the outer ocean. Il is = q w
Of considerable srade, possessing about
lO, 700 inhabitants.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

MORE TaooPs CALLED FoR.-A bill
was introduced into the Mississippi Legis-
la.ure, and passed both Houses On the 70.
ception of the news Of Crittenden's defeat,
calling out 20, ,O00 volunteers for the var.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

THE NUMRER o. PRISONERS Ex-
CHANGED l. Washington dispatch, says:
So far abous 1000 prisooers sn each
side have been exchanged 500 of whom
wese connected With the army CT the PO-
tomsc. The system Of goyernmeot i
fully reciproc.led by the rebel sashesisies
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

/ TIE PUBIC MIND AT THE NORTH "A
| friend of the editor, who has just returned
from the North, furnishes the Richmond
Dispatch, of the 24,h inst, with the fol.
lowing report regarding the tone of senti
tnent at the North
| At the North, he says, there is an en-,
tirely different state oe the public mind
There is great anxiety and serious appre
heu.ion evident in the faces of the people
The same people that eight months sinct
were rampant for war, jealous in raising
money for it and calling out Justify fol
putting down the rebellion, are now silent
aud melancholy While business is stag
naut aud the streets deserted, men are
dreadfully impressed with the weight of
taxation incurred by the war, aud see no
hope of putting dowu the rebellion. They
are sharp enough to see what amount OF
interest alone is involved ia a debt OF
So zen hu.dred millions per amman, some
Of which is borrowed at aud I 30-l00
per cent They know that the entire an
nual revenue of the old Union did not
amount to as much as the interest upon
this enormous une years debt They see
that the Northern Union can never pay 1t
and pay is current expenses too; and
they are losing faith in the wor aud the
Government also. The universal Yankee
nation, in short, begins to see that the
war don't pay.
Our informant confidently, and very
naturally, looks forward to 4 resistance OF
she war tax. He predicts the organiza-
,ion of a party on the principle of the
higher law, which will decide that the
war was unwise, foolish, aud unhoiy, and
therefore they viii neither pay TO continue
it, nor help to pay the debt incurred Tor
il. though IL be discontinued.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

- Seigel, the Dutch general, has not
resigned, as reported. They ere keeping
him to cover the pexs resrest- He is
uneqo.lIed at resrsating. 81
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

WHERE Is CUMBERLAND GAP!-Cum-
berIand Gap is situated about ten miles
from Cumberland Ford, in Tennessee,and
has been celebrated for a century as a
great depression in the mountain ridge
which traverses the continent from New
Hampshire to North Alabama. Through
this gap, very similar in appearance and
CHARACTERISTICS to the South Pass in the
Rocky Mountains, formerly the e'nigrants
from Virginia and North Carolina passed
on their way to the virgin wilds OF the
West. For halt century thousands up
on thousands poured through this natural
gateway into the Mississippi valley, from
the Atlantic slopes. Bouue, kenton, and
their pioneer eontreres, first entered the
land OF cane aud turkey" over the pre-
Adamise turnpike. 1t really forms, to
this hour, the best, and, iu fact, the only
practicable road tor the transportation OF
troops aud heavy munitions Of War FROM
East Tennessee into Kentucky.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

~ Before adjournment, the Texas
Legislature appropriated $3.50, 900 for the
benefit of the Texas hospitals in the Con-
federate army. This fund is most mag.
ni6cent one, and will be the means Of saw
ing many . good soldiers life.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

- Staasep, Linoaln's sew Seestaxy
of War, j. - fercs % abOliriooist -
Cameron and will carry ont ths iasaa4e
policy. -
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

Evidences of an attack from Buell. are not
thickcning. His slothful,ess is a pnb,ic
riddle LOUISVILLE
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

~Coffee 10 retailing in Helena q one
dollar per pound. ...
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

thou- DeVotiou u proper, aHu the uu'y
of dependent mortals. Good dinners and
innocent amusemcnts are proper also in
their time aud place. We never saw
dance, at assemblies of respectable people,
that hadany immodest suggestions, except
to fvlks who. very wrongfully, allow their
imaginatious too much play.
STEWART, THE MILLIONAIRE.-It is
safe to affirm that no single merchant,
banker, or other person Of whatever call
ing III the world. bsaAeining mouey at so
rushing rate as Alexander L. Stewart, Of
New York. During at least one year of
his dry goods experience he has been
known t. clear profits amounting to one
million two hundred thousand, and his
usual gt.ns have been estimated at a nil
l'Vn per annum; but since April last, ard
as the reasonable sequence OF lack If
commercial confidence aud numerous fail
ures among merchants, Stewards business
mas vastly augmented, until his sales ha We
ranged at a million dollars weekly, for
weeks in succession The trade of all
classes seems to set like food towards
the Broadway marble palace; and now
men, women and children have come 10
consider 1t impossible to pass any number
u days without visiting Stewards. 1t is
the veriest bee hive in the country at this
time. But, startling A. it may seem, the
retail and wholesale dry goods business is
not the most active or profitable depart
ment OF this mammoth Establishment, If
rumor does not misstate tue case.
| We are told that the millionaire mer-
chant is making monny in fabulous sums
| from Government contracts for blankets,
army cloths, clothing and various ct cete-
ras not found usually upon the retail
Stewart was sbrewd enough to torsee the
immense and continuous denand likely
To arise tor clothing materials aud army
supplies Of such sort, and early pr r,ceeded
TO en.ase from many OF the manufacturers
their eutire productions for several months
ahead. When our venerable Uncle Sam-
uel came into the market he found him-
self forestalled by the Broadway merchant t
and Was compelled to pay tribute or 90
without tie goods. Iu fact, Mr Stewart
had at Que time 50 complete mon, poly
+ that Government had to give him the cun
tract of making many thousands Of uni
foru's, sliupiy because TO one el>e could
get or furnish the cloth from which to
maouiac,ure them. | know Of Que in.
stance where contracts were 50 plenty in
the hands of the gentleman referred to
that he threw in little job Of making
fourteen or fifteen thousand uniforms as a
sort of make weight in negotiating j"b
of a lot OF army cloth. ''ho woulGu' [
be member Of the Union Defense Com.
nlttes under such interesting circumstau-
ces s.-Boston Post
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-19

Ian. 22, , 1907,
New-York daily tribune., 1862-11-10
SATURDAY, Sov. 9 ?. N.


The Stock market exhibited considerable strength
AZ tio Morning Board, bn' was somewhat Irregular.
The .rscnlaiiyc movement Is rather weak, a. some
Of tie loading operators are indispo.ed 10 a't for
another riso until it 10 more rsfsbe h9t tie down
ward movement has been LresCd. Ieam OF riots
urm drafting DAY have Lad some ifincnc- ID keep
ina Onyors ont OF tls market, and the No result
has followed tie iaso rum0rs Of foreign intoryen-
ton which have been again aired during he week.
Another important reason f1r the ii.ctvi'y %! tie
bah lgecul4tos is the election the result OF witch
hae caused them 10 lesae ntil 10 effect eau b,
eeen. Moanwl lie there has been 20 disposition to
foreo Stocks upon the market. aud the decline Las
been very gradual, and with almost daily ra!I.es.
Tn, bears have hammered with great per-
,ina-ty until .le las, day two,
Of Ito week. aud tie short line uubt he larger than
L las been for several months. We presule 'ho
narke' viii drlg uuiil tie bears ore s4listed Wy
can get IL 40 lower, when ano,lcr riso vii sAse
rlace. Tie great. lever Of Iho expans.ca OF ilo
vclume or paper money ID s,! ai work, and is ,eeus
must become apparent sooner or Inter- In naddiuon 60
this cause OF the advance in eocl, valaes, there Is
another in lie yastly improved couo.ou Of orr rail-
road. Their ealnn.s are larger wit more
economical management, Whiio ia most cases the
floating debts have been paid OF, matured funded
debt extended, and in tho cases OF the most embar-
rasscI Ones foreclosure and sale has been followed
by reorganiz ,ton on smaller basi5 and with press
in4 en- wi ed ou'. Tic railroad property
Oh tho country mas such condition oipros-
Ne ri'v as A. present. AZ the Second Board the market
was fairly active, without much change IN prices.
Some descriptions were trille higher aud some II
line lower. Erie sold AT tho morning prices, not
w.thstanding rome sales foreign account. GaIens
wns saI, the closing price Of tho Fint Board. The
deliveries Of this stock were madc with difficulty
today, certificates being scarce. Tie Presdent
was in town few days since, and stated that all Tho
money on land on dividend day would be divided.
Up TO tue lst Of November the faling of in gross
receipts IA compared with last year. hue been only
al. .OO0. The dividend last Janu.ry WAS q cent.
P,sburgh las been the strongest stock OF The day,
selling ns high as ~ AZ thc close II was bid. Aiter
lie Second Board tho market was weak, with
bu, little business doing Tue storm drove operators
homo early.
The market for Foreign bills closed steady at ii5l
0l.6. Tie bus.lss. lor Ito steamer was noi large