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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

The following touching relation is an ex-
tract from q private letter of It. Col. Haw-
ley, dated Tybeo Island, Dec. 20, and
published in the Hartford Press
Poor Dolphl Do you know the Dolphs
that live near your Well their son, who
belongs to Co. D, got news that his wife,
two children, and sister, had all died Of
diptheris. How he cried. Poor fellow |
We comforted him all we could. | spoke
pleasantly to him when we met and hoped
he was getting along well. l believe he
heard the other day that his mother was
sick too. Somebody came to the supper
table last night, and called for the doctor
to see crazy man, and soon after man
said that Dolph wanted TO see me. I went
to his tent. There were half dozen of his
comrades there. One dim candle stuck in
O bottle showed me the rifles stacked
around the center pole-the cartridge
boxes, bayonets and knapsacks. The ground
was covered with the splendid long moss
they had pulled from the live oaks. Dolph
sat squat upon the ground, his face and
hands very dirty, his fingers constantly
picking something, his body moving, his
head turning wildly from one side to the
other, his eyes dreadfully swelled with weep
ing.
"Hallo, Dolph, how are you2" And he
peered up toward my face.
"Col. Hawley," said somebody.
"Yes," said he ''that is Col. Hawlev," /"
and he took my hand with o tight grip.
"Col. Hawley, look at my baby, my poor
sick baby"
He had a little pile ofmoss, and on it Law
his cartridge bor, carefully covered, all but
one edge of it, with his blanket. That was
his baby! And he turned his blanket down
as tenderly as if the cartridge box were
delicate little baby. lie spoke brokenly
and at intervals, but with a quick and
mournful voce-"Poor baby-both babies
sick-sister sick-(and he pointed where
he supposed they lay,)-poor baby-very
sick. Give baby some water" And he
leaned on one elbow and affectionately held
leaf up to the cartridge box, as if baby
would drink. He seemed to consider him
self in his own home, and the family sick
but living, but then he would say, "Won't
let me 60 home-no-no-no-tw waiting O
few seconds) no-no-wou't let me 90
home his hands constantly fdgeting over
something. Then he considered them all
dead, and he by their graves. "Sister," and
he laid his hand down on one side; "baby,'
hands down again to mark each grave;
"baby-wife mother. Oh, yes mother i,
dead-wont let me home"
think it is the most affecting case of in.
sanity ever saw. l couldn't make him be.
| lieve that we should send him home but We
shall. The men take as good care of hin
as they can. He has slept but an hour ou
of the last twenty four and is ceaselessly
active as canary bird, hopping about in hi
cage. lie sent for me again to-day, but h,
could not confne his attention to any thing
"Poor baby" is his principal remark, AM
he still tends his cartridge box. We hop
his insanity is caused partly by fever, an
if we can get him quietly sick with thai
perhaps he will come out all right. If no
IN see Inn, INN L.; l.: -nes straight to the Insau
Retreat at Hartford, and wiz, MN nun none
enough to keep him awhile.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

The verses headed, "Oh, why should the
Spirit of Mortal be Proud?" attributed to
President Lincoln, were not written by him,
but by an English author named Knox.
The Border advertiser, a Scotch paper,
says:
Great was our establishment this week,
while reading New York illustrated news
the affirmation that Abraham Lincoln, now
President of the United States, was the
author thereof. Now, whether the Ameri-
can President ever wrote poetry or not we
do not know but this we know, that VIM.
Knox, who was born near Lilliesleaf, was
the author of the excellent poem in question,
and that he died in the same year that Lin
coin went to school,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

Miss Florence Nightingale writes to Robert
Hutchinson, Chairman of the Liverpool
Training School for Nurses, saying:
Few know, except medical men ia the
largest practice, how many rich lives, as we'll
as poor ones, are lost for want Of nursing,
even among those who can command every
want under the sun that money can pur-
chase. This want you propose to supply by
training nurses for all descriptions of people,
as understand. God bless you and be with
you in the effort, tor it is one which meets
one of our greatest national wants. Nearly
every nation is before England in this
namely, in providing for nursing the sick at
home, And one OF the chief uses of hos
pital (though almost entirely neglected up
to the present time) is this; to train nurses
for nursing the sick at home.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
InIeresting from the South The Rebels
GOlnE TO Drafting.

PHILADELPHIA, February 7-rhe Iaqai::;: "a
of this city has a dispatch containing the
following Southern items:
Most of the rifles and considerable
quantity of ANN uniton from the wrecked
steamer City Of Nsw York, one of the Burn
juTed.
A gentleman from Norfolk says that the
rebels are under the impression that the
Burnside Expedition has been completely
wrecked.
The rebel troops at Norfolk are being rap
idly sent South as far as Mobile.
Drafting will commence in the rebel States
on the first of March.
General Beauregard is at Nashville.
Bish0p Ames and Hon. Hamilton Fish
will not be received by the rebel Govern
ment
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
AlIOtments.

WARRINGTON, February THE President
has approved of the joint resolutions to au q.
thorize the Secretary of Warto procure from
such officers and enlisted men of the United
States Army as are now or hereafter may be
held as prisoners of war in the Confederate
States, from time to time, their respective
tsry shall cause drafts to be made, payable
in The city of New York or Boston, to the
order Of such person to whom theallotments
were or may be made, and to remit the drafts
to the address of such persons as may be
designated.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
Coon THne.-In Harpsrs Weskly for Fet

Coon THNe.-In Harpsr's Weekly for Feb
rurary is good thing about some preachers
in Moline. 1t is as follows
Mr.. NJ -, of Moline, Illinois, has been
a kind of preacher for several yesrs. He at
length got the notion that it was wrong to
make any preparation for his sermon, believ-
ing that bis duty required that he should
trust TO the inspiration of the moment.
One Sunday, when he was 10 preach at
Moline, he walked into the pulpit and opened
his Bible, as was his custom, at random. He
happened TO open at the first chapter of
Matthew, and began to read, and read the
second verse as follows
"Abrabam forgot Isaac; and Isaac forgot a.
cob; and Jacob forgot Judas and his breth-
rem"
The old man seemed somewhat puzzled to
find any application fol the scripture, out at
length started ahead, "My friends said he,
"This passage Of scripture is meant TO teach
us the shortness Of human memory, and il
does seem TO me that them old patreacks
was mighty forRelful."
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

There is Bohemian actor fourishing in
the Eastern cities, who calls himselfa Count.
The Tribune says of him;
The Count Joannes is rapidly making
himself the terror of libeers, and peren
NAL fountain of fun. He thrives on SANDER
suits. Herecently gained one or two against
a newspaper which called him quasi Count.
Then he was retained by the eminent trage-
dian, E. Forrest, to present to au intelligent
jury his case against the critic of a Boston
paper who ventured to express doubt as to
some performances of the actor. We now
learn that the distinguished Count has
brought an action against Boston lawyer;
the libel consisted in sending the plaintiff a
letter properly addressed but underscored,
inclosed in an envelope upon which was the
picture of q jackass, above which was the
word "Secessionist," and under which was,
"After natures own sweet model"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
No Rebel Threats Against Our Prisoners
Consul RecOGnizsd.

WASHINGTON, February There is the
highest authority for stating that there is
no truth in the report that the recent rebel
flag of truce brought to head quarters here
communication threatening the lives of the
hostages, Colonel Corcoran and others, in the
event of the execution of the Missouri bridge
burners There is in the communication no
allusion whatever to that subject. 1t is not
believed its contents will be officially made
public.
Abram Fielder has been officially recog-
nized as Vice-Oonsul of Switzerland for the
States of Illinois and Kansas, and the Terri
tory of Nebraska, to reside at Highland, Ill.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
Hon. Mr.. Ety. Corporal Merrill, late

Hon. Mr.. Ely Corporal Merrill, late a
prisoner in Richmond, in his sketches pub.
lished in Rochester paper, says that:
Mr.. Ely received many visitors of distinc-
ton, including the redoubted Wigfall, Por
cher Miles, Marshall and Breckenridge of
Kentucky, Bishop Doane, of South Carolina,
ard the celebrated Paul Norpby, of New Or
leans. The visit of the chess champion of
the world might have been susceptible of an
ironica inteIpretationin view of our splendid
opportunities at the prison CRATES. Mr..
BIeCkinridge, | believe, expressed much
sympathy for Mr.. Ely, and engaged to use
his best influence to obtain his release Mr..
L had at one time effected arrangements for
his Escape. Having offered the sum Of So 900
to any one who would successfully put him
through, the proposition was accepted by
DR.. Griswold. He obtained a parole, and
was not long in searching out the right man
for the undertaking. This was an engineer
who had for many years been employed on
Jsmes River, and knew every crook, inlet
and forest on the banks. The boat was made
ready, the oars muftled and all arrangements
perfected for START on the day following,
but at the decisive moment DR.. Griswoid
was arrested and sent to New Orleans, where
be died, and the project was abandoned.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

MOVEMENTS 0F GENHRAL BEAUREaARD.-
The Richmond Dispatch of February has
tho following;
Much having been said recently in the
newspapers about the movements of this
officer, 1t is proper that the public should be
made aware of the fact that he lett Manassas
on Friday last, at midnight, by a special
train for Lynchburg, on his way TO the new
post Of duty to which he has been assigned.
Whether that be Kentucky, New Orleans or
elsewhere, he will doubtless be heard from
in due time.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

WARRINGTON, req. 1.-SecretarY Welles
has received the follow dispatch:
"U. s. FLAGSHIP CINCINNATI, !
OFF FIT. HENRY, TENNESSEE RIvER, Feb. 6.
1.-THE guuboats under my command, the
Esse1, Oommader Porter; the CdrendoLet
Commander Walker; the Cincinnati, Com
mapder Stembel; the ST. Louis, Lieutenant
Commanding Paulding; the C0nestog0, Lieu.
tenant Commanding Phelps; the Tylor, Lieu
tenant Commanding Given, and the Lsxin0-
ton, Lieutenant Commanding Shock, after
severe and rapid FIRE of an hour and a quarter
have captured Fort Henry, and taken Gen.
eral Lloyd Tilghmam and bis staff, and sixty
men as prisoners. The surrender to the gum
boats was unconditional, as we kept an open
fire on the enemy until their flag was struck,
In half an hour after the surrender handed
the fort and prisoners over to General Grant,
con mandiug the army, on his arrival at the
fort in force.
"The EsSeT had a shot in her boiler, after
Sighting most effectively for two-thirds of
the action, and was obliged to drop down
the river. l hear that several of her men
were scalded to death, including the two
pilots. She, with the other gun-boats Off
GERS and men, fought with the greatest gal.
lantry. The Cincinnati received thirty. one
shots, and bad one man killed and eight
wounded, two seriously. The fort, with
twenty guns and seventeen mortsrs was de-
Tended by General TilghmRn with the most
determined gsllantry. l will write as soon
as possible.
II have sent Lieutenant Commanding
Phillips and three gun-boats up after the
"tSignedl All FOOTE,
tIFlap OficerU
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

'IMPoRTANT RESIGNATION IN THE REBEL
ARMY-We have intelligence of an impOr-
tdnt resignation in The army; but as it is not
likely that it will be accepted, and as it is
understood that 1t was sent ia for personal
reasons that may be accommodated, and
above all, as we do not think it prudent to
refer TO any important changes in our mill
tary commands, we decline to publish the
statement of facts which have come into our
possession. n.-RichmoRd Examiner, Feb. A.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

A livery stable keeper, named Spur,
would never let horse go out without re-.
questing the lads not to drive fast. One day
man called for a horse to attend funeral.
Certainly" said Spurr "but" he added,
forgetting the solemn purpose for which he
wanted the horse, ''don't drive fast" "Why,
understand that shall keep up with the pro.
cessiOn if it kills the horse p
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
A Fight in south Carolina.

AUGUSTA, February IA letter from Sa-
yannsh says that heavy firing was heard in
the direction of New River, on the South
Carolina side, on Monday morning, lasting
four hours. Confederate officers at Savan-
nah say that one of the batteries at New
River had been attacked by the Federal gun
Waa haRirnVan
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
Our Troops In Pursuit of the Rebel II efus
gees from Fort Henry

PADUCAH, KY, February 7.-Gen. Smith
on the west, and Gen. Grant on the east side
of the river, are pursuing the retreating
rebels. II is reported and credited by some
of our officers, that the rebel troops at Fort
Henry were not true to the rebel cause, and
took advantage of the opportunity offered by
the attack to run away from the fight that
was distastefll to them.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

Rumors are afoat that Fort Garfield,
Maine, has been invaded by an armed British
force, under pretense of searching for desert
eTs. If this be 80, will Great Britain make
The smende honorable by acting on their wn
precedent in the Mason and Slidell case2
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
Geu. Lnne Ipdorsed lp Knnsns.

LEAvENwoRTH, February 4.-The lower
House of the Kansas Legislature, by vote
of sixty to seven, passed resolution re-
questing the President to appoint General
Lane as Major. General, and give him COM
mapd of the Southern Expedition.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

MURDER On Tuesday last the Sheriff of
Madison County, Indiana, was fatally stabbed
by the section boss ON the Chicago Air
Line Railroad, at Anderson, Indiana, while
dischsrging his duty in serving civil pro.
cess upon the latter. The murderer was ar.
rested, and is now in Jail.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

At sale of securities in Albany, New
York, the other day, $4,000 of Mississippi
and Missouri first bonds (second section) sold
at 10 per cent.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

General Zollicofer leaves large family of
children upprovided tor, and the Memphis
AVdiGnehe suggests that they shall be adopted
by the State of Tennessee.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
BY TELEGRAPH,
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Rebel Scouts Captured = OccupatIon Of
Romuey

WARRINGTON, February 7.-General Smith
telegraphed to day that portion of his reg.
iment engaged the enemy near Flint Hill
near Fairfax Courthouse, and captured Il
Secession pickets. His scouts captured
cavalry.
A detachment also captured four rebels
belonging to the First North Carolina Regi
ment.
The War Department has received dis.
patches that General Lander has now occu.
pied Romney. The rebels retreated.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
A member of the Ohio Second Cavalry

Speaking of hominy, permit me to note a
few of the remarks that l have heard the
boys get off while devouring this excellent
article of subsistence. Que, a cockuey, OBJ
served to comrade; "Hi say, AIRY, does
'omipy grow on bushes?' and another, an
pase LUX so white2" But the most amusing
of them all was our Dutch Sergeant who
said yesterday at dinner: 81 yust like to
know vot de beeples likes dem corn peans
fnr9D 70
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

The Maine Senate In Favor or ArmInG the
Slaves.
AUeusTA, NE, February IA resolution
in favor of conhscating, liberating and also
arming the slaves Of rebels, IL IL should be a
military necessity, passed the Senate to-day
by vote Of twenty four against four
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

In Benton County, lowe, on Wednesday
Of last week, snow was three aud half feet
deep, and the cry was "still it comes"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
MUSICAL,

II IGRTR d BRADBURY,S AND WIN.
II KNABE h CO.'S PIAN0S.-I @HU1
am now receiving q large stock of EisS7-S7 N "a
the above unrivaled Pianos, bought " m N IN
for CASH at Trices and will VI ~ VI y
sell for Cash lower than ever sold
the came quality before; L will rent and let the
rent pay for the Piano. Remember the number
az West Fourth.st. y. NJ. MUROH.
Old Pianos taken in exchange for new. jail
WDIANOS FOR RENT NEW AND SIC
IL OND HAND.-You will fnd -s7
the largest stock of Pianos in this Elss1.tJF=,I
city for rent, at ~ West Fourth - ~
street, at from SO to $50 per quar- q 3 ~
ter Remember the number-S1
West Fourth st. @. M MUROH.
Old Pianos taken in exchange for new. jaII
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
washinstou News.
THE BOUNTY DUE THE HEIRS OF DECEASED soL,
nIERa

Some weeks since the Second Auditor de-
cided that the 500 bounty due the heirs OF
deceased soldiers should be paid from the
appropriation tor the payment of the volun.
teers, or from any funds in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated. Yesterday the
Second Controller reversed this decision, ar
declined paying the bounty until Congress
shall make a specific appropriation therefor.
Five millions at least must be appropriated
immediately for this purpose. The claims
are coming in at the rate of one hundred
daily.
TOLEDO AS THE SITE FOR AN ARMoRY.
Congressman Ashley was before the Com
mittee on National Armory to-day, and
urged the claims of Toledo.
CARL sCHURz IN WASHINGTON.
Carl Schurz, American Minister at Madrid,
has arrived in Washington. He is in doubt
whether he will return to Spain, and pro-
nounces the country to him very disagree
able one to live in.
RUNoRED INTENTION OF FRANCE TO BREAK THR
BLOCKADE.
Private letters from France aver that Ma
poleon will recognize the South aud break
the blockade, some fixing January 27 as the
day.
One from Thurlow Weed expresses appre.
tensions that Napoleon will announce that
| policy in addressing the Chambers on the
| 25th. This fastened the passage of the gun
| boat bill, but the French Minister says moth.
ing of the kind is known to him, and he has
had no official intimation whatever.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
Dealers in Coal and Coke
No. 10s RAAT FRONT.sTRRKT.

Have on hand supply Of Youghiogheny, Peach
Orchard and Camel Coal, and Oity-mAnufaetured
and McCOnnelsville Coke, for sale in quantities TO
suit purchasers, auI
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

DOSTOFFICE.-CINCINNATI, DRC,
8, lsel.-List of Mail Steamers for the Month d
december, 1861, from New York and Boston, for HUI
rope, Havana and California.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
TOLEDO AS THE SITE FOR AN AnMoRy


Congressman Ashley was before the Com
mittee on National Armory to-day, and
urged the claims of Toledo.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

ND Canheld 4 Bertram,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

Afternoon Exhibition for Ladies and Juveniles,
SATURDAY, at o'clock p. NJ. Admission for
Children, 10 cents. fe3 If
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

y A. ThAEhH. . q, CHAPMANs
TAMRS A. FRAZER a. CO., WHOLE
a. sALE Grooers and Commission Merchants, Nos.
00 and dS Walnut st, Cincinnati, %. jy2tf
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
BUSINESS CARDS.

LTAmEs BOYLE, Law OFFICR, 90; 8
a. Railroad Building, north west corner OF Main
and OouTt-sts,, Cincinnati, o Special attention
paid TO Land cases. examination Of Land Titles, 70
the writing Of Deeds, &c and 70 Claims Of Soldiers
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08
The Victory at Fort Henry OfilcInI X RepOrt
Of Commodore Eoote-Tho Rebel Gum
boats Pursued.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 7.-Secretary Welles
has received the follow dispatch:
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" 90 DIS THEA F p
w Corner Sixth and Vine. streets,

" 90 DIS TIL TER
w Corner Sixth and Vine streets.
hanager, Geo Wood Stage Manager, @. H. Gilbert:
Treasurer, @. T. Collins.
FBICIs TO SUrT THR rIhBs.-Dress Circle and Par
9uette, 50 ceRts; Gallery, is cents.
AN IMMENSE SATURDAY NIGHT BILL.
Comedy and Melo drama
Positively the last night OF
MR.. CHARLES BASS,
Who will appear as !" Mr.. Samuel OoddIe," in the
Comedy OF
MARRIED LIFE.
Grand Pas lie Aubrey
Drum Solo, by the celebrated .... Master English
To conclude with the thrilling Drama of
LA TOUR DE NESLE;
Or, THE CHAMBER OF DEATH.
In rehearsal, the fHvorite Musical Duresdue Of
POCAHONTAS.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-08

The following touching relation is on ex-
tract from private letter of 1t. Col. Haw-
ley, dated Tybeo Island, Dec 20, and
published in the Hartford Press.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-07

lHE FOREIGN EFFEcr'-In enumeratng the
views entertained OF the Presidents Proclamation
by various classes in Washington, the correSpon.
dent OF the New York Commercial Advertiser
says:
"rhe last class in Washington who develop the
effect Of the proclamation are the representatives
Of foreign governments. There can be no ques-
ton that the effect here is good. There are the
best reasons for saving that every foreign en-.
blssador-Nith the exception, perhaps, OF those
Of Spain and Brazil, is really and cordially pleased.
Some Of them within few days past have been
beard 20 say that they consider il a death blow to
rebellion. 1t is regarded by the we'll informed
legations, as actually preparing the way for the
better supply OF the great staple.
Two English gentlemen OF influence here one
Of them prominent attache Of the British govern.
ment-men OF real stamina, who perfectly under.
sand and appreciate the brutum fnimea of The
London 1,mes-have recently said that the cor.
vN is virtually ended, and the public opinion OF
Western Europe will side en- mdsse with the
lOted States"