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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Patriotism Under DImcuItles.
\ OhicaRo paper tells this story:

Solomon Sturgis, Esq, OF Chicago, left for
Cairo on Friday, with his stesm-tug the
MUDord, to report as volunteer to Flag
officer Foote. Last August Mr.. Sturgis,
hearing from head quarters at st. Louis that
the Government would require a dozen
steam-tugs for service on the Mississippi, be
came the sole owner of the AultoTd, valued
at S. 1000. After being thoroughly repaired
and strengthened she was taken to St. Louis
by way of the Illinois Canal and River, at
an additional cost Of 81, 500. No Government
agent at St Louis was authorized to purchase
the tug, but promise was made that Fremont
would be communicated with on the subject.
Mr.. Sturgis returned home, and in ten days
learned the boat had been taken possession
of by order of the Provost Marshal, and was
being used as a gusrd.bo The next ne VS.
of the tug was that she had been tied up at
the landing neglected, and had su1k Mr..
Sturgis then communicated to Secretary
Welles; he was referred by that functonary
to Secretary Cameron; then to Qusrtermss.
ter. General Meigs; ard by that official to
General Hslleck In the mean time the tug
had been raised by the St. Louis Wharf.
master, and sold for 5000, and few days
since Mr.. Sturgis was informed he could
redeem her for 81, 400. He went TO s.. Louis,
redeemed the boat, cut the Gordian knot OF
red tapeism, and is now on his way to Cairo,
on the NUJord, with the intention of report.
irg to Flag -officer Foote as a volunteer.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
The Risht Sort of Talk,

In yesterdays issue we gave the remarks
of the Hon. Mr.. Stanton, in conversation
with the Committee Of our City Council, who
went to Washington to present the claims of
Cincinnati as site for national armory. He
ustd strong and patriotic language in relation
to the reo, lion, and it does one good to read
it, coming trc m such ;ource. Mr.. Secretary
OF War, can not you strike with your iron
band some of the swindlers and thieves that
infest Washington? We would rejoice to
hear of the shooting or hanging of some of
the villains who have been defrauding the
soldiers and robbing the Treasury. We hear
there are swarms of them on the Potomac
We pray that an example be made of such as
are proved guilty on full and fair trial,
and that swift justice follow a verdict of
guilty.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
o. A. U VhNFIhDUl
Col. Commanding Brigade.

WINE MoRE DEADLY THAN CANNON. oN.-Wen-
dell Phillips, in his address at the Music
Hall yesterday, said
81 know soldier in the army Of the Pc.
tomac, who was picked up in the streets of
Philadelphia one year ago a complete wreck,
a confirmed inebrste, but who was, by the
love OF a sister and the charity of Boston
home, placed once more on his feet. He
was at Balls Bluff, and three times with
unloaded musket charged upon the enemy
He was one of the six who heroically de-
Tended and brought away the body of the
fallen leader of that bloody fight. The Cap.
tain of the company to which he belonged
died in his arms, receiving the last words of
consolation from his lips. He was afterward
conspicuous in the conflict until the orders
were given for each one to seek his own
safety. Removing some of his apparel, he
plunged into the inhospitable river, aud after
great eXer,ion landed on the opposite bank,
seven miles below the eucampment. Nearly
exhausted, chilled, half clad, halEstarved, he
finally reached the camp The Captain Of
the next company to which he belonged
kindly said to him, pouring out a glass Of
wine:
GO Let me give, you this you will perish
without it,
"' thank you, sir said the soldier but
| would sooner face all the cannon of the
enemy than taste that glass Of wine -
Boston Transcript February 3.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
How MOTTO Do II.

Congress is pretending to reduce the
emoluments of members. In the Senate, on
the 9Th instant, Mr.. Doolittle offered an
amendment, which was agreed to, reducing
the mileage of members of Congress fifty per
cent. Members now are paid forty cents q
mile for travel. A reduction of fifty per
cent. is not enough. Five cents mile for
travel is sufficient. Not a word about reduc-
ing yearly salary of $4,000, nor against vot.
ing themselves libraries at the public ex-
pense. Mr.. Doolittle must do more before the
people will think him in earnest.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
A Eecesh story.

For several days after the death of Zolli
cofier the Secesh had the most 'undoubted
intellig gence" that the rebels had gained a
great victory at Logan's Cross roads. One
of the most remarkable stories told is as fol.
lows:
A somewhat notorious Secessionist told
all his friends and acquaintances that it was
not true about Zolicoffers death, for his
daughter had received dispatch from Zol-
licotfer himself, at Nashville, dated Monday,
January 20, (the day after ibe battle)-that
he was then well, &C., &c. This story spread
like wildfire among the Secesh and was
swallowed with intense and eager rejoicing.
But by and by an old fellow who was lit
tie inclined to look into reports before be
believed them, studied a moment, and then
remarked: "The dispatch is from Nashville,
is 2" "Yes." swell, that seems little
strange to me, as the lines are not working
to Nashville" The "Secesh" saw the cheat
that had been put forth, snd hushed up all
the reports in short order.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
A New Map OF Kentucky, :

J. T. Lloyd, the great map publisher, has
just issued fine map of Kentucky, which is
afforded at the low price of 81, in pocket
form, for army officers, or four copies cOrored
sheets for the same price. 1t isa very useful
work, as the roads are laid down with toler-
able precision, and although places hereto
fore unknown are rising to Importance as
the scenes of army movements and are not
perhaps printed on the map, still their locs-
tion can be easily ascertained. Just now,
as all eyes are turned in the direction of
Kentucky, this map must be very useful and
desirable Address J. I. Lloyd, l63 Broad
way, New York.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

LORD LYONS HoSoRED WITH THE Cross oP
brought letters from the English Government
to the legation here, investing Lord Lyons
with the Order of the Bath, in acknowiedg.
ment Of the value of his services in securing
the peaceful and prompt settlement of the
ITtHt difficulty; a compliment as fairly
earned as gracefully paid. The on dit is that
on informing Secretary Seward of the fact,
Lord Lyons remarked that the honor and
compliments should have been his instead,
as he felt that the settlement as made was
indeed Mr.. Seward achievement rather than
bis. Mr.. Seward, it is said, promptly replied
10, no, your lordship, have long borne my
cross. 1t is high time you should wear
yours."- Washington Star.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
FIVE THOUSAND CoNrRABANDs AT FORTRESS

FIVE THOUSAND CoNTRABANDs AT FORTRESS
MONROE the Fortress Monroe correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Inquirer says:
A census Of the contrabands at this point
is Low being taken, and it appears to ind
cate that there are about five thousand per.
sons of color here who we're formerly held in
bondage to labor. Over two-thirds of these
are able-bodied men, and they are Just being
turned to some account by the Government,
which employs them at every species of
mechanical labor. The negroes are divided
up into gangs of about fifty each, under the
superintendence of white overseer.
The aggregate pay Of the contraband is ten
dollars per month, two dollars of which is
paid to him (when he attends to his work)
10 cash, in four weekly installments of half
dollar each. Eight dollars month is re-
served by the Government as a contingent
fund for various purposes, one of which, being
cardinal, we may mention-namely, keeping
himself and family comfortable, clean, happy,
well fed and well clothed.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

The hero Garfield, after putting Humphrey
Marshalps rebel forces to rout issued the
following proclamation to the people of the
Sandy Valley;
HEAD QUARTERS EIeHTEEHTH BRIGADE, I
Paintsville, KY, Jan. l6, 1862. J
Citizens Of the Sandy Valley: have come
among you to restore the honor of the Union,
and to bring back the old banner, which you
all once loved, but which, by the machina-
tions Of evil men and by mutual misunder-
standings, has been dishonored among you.
To those who are In arms against the Fede.
raj Government | offer only the alternative
of battle or unconditional surrender. But to
those who have taken no part in this war,
who are in no way aiding or abetting the
enemies Of the Union-even to those who
bold sentiments averse to the Union, but yet
give no aid and comfort to its enemies-I
offer the full protection of the Government,
both in their persons and property.
Let those who have been seduced away
from the love Of their country to follow after
and aid the destroyers of our peace lay down
their arms, return to their homes, bear true
allegiance to the Federal Government, aud
they shall also enjoy like protection. The
army Of the Union wages no war of plunder,
but comes TO bring back the prosperity Of
peace. Let all peace loving citizens who
have fled from their homes return and re-
sumo again the pursuits Of peace and indus
try. IF citizens have suffered from any
outrages by the soldiers under my command,
invite them to make known their COM
plants to me, and their wrongs shall be re-
dressed and the offenders punished. l ex-
pect the friends of the Union in this valley
to Danish from among them all private feuds,
and let liberal minded love of country di-
rect their conduct toward those who have
been so sadly estranged and misguided,
hoping that these days Of turbulence may
soon be ended and the days of the Republic
soon return.
(Signed) J. A. GARFIELD,
Col Cnmmandinn Rrinndn
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
(Io e1pire on the 3lst day of January, 1862

ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT, 7
COLUMBUS, Jsnuary 81, ls62.)
WHEREAS, The ATLANTIC FIRE AND MA.
RIHE INSURANCE COMPANY, located at
Providence In the State o. Rhode Is and has filed in
this office sworn statement of its condition,
guired by the rst section OF the act ITO regulate
Insurance Companies not incorporated by the State
of OhiO,' passed April B. 1856 aud, WHERHAs, said
Company DISTINGUISHED the undersigned ed satisfactory
evidence that IL is possessed OF at least One Hun-
dred Thousand Dollars Of actual Capital invested in
worth double the amount for which the same is
moItgaged; and, WHEREAS, said COMPANY has
hled IN this office written instrument under its
porate seal signed by the President and Secretary
Company in this State, to acknowledge service Of
process for and in behalf Of said Company consent.
inP that such vice Of process shall be taken and
held To- be as valid as Il served upon the company,
waving all claim or right Of error by reason Of
such acknowledgement Of service.
kot0i Therefore, in pursuance OF the hrst section
OF the aforesaid act L, ROBERI W. TAf LEhI
certify that said ATLANTIC FIRE AND MA
RINB INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Providence,
is AUTHORISED TO transact the business OF Fire and
Marne Insurance in this state until the thirty.
first day OF January, In the year one thousand eight
hundred and sixty three.
In witness whereof, ! have hereunto subscribed
TON my q nAme, and caused the seal of my office
SEAL. to be affixed, the day and year above writ
w. ten. H. w; TA1LERl
'f' f Auditor Of State.
IutuTance effected in Cincinnati and vicinity on
favorable terms. Full power delegated to the un.
dersigned TO issue Policies and pay losses, without
O''D' o. OWENS, .JR ACT.
No. II Public Landing,
fe6 Cincinnati
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

GENERAL SCoTT.-It Is authoritatively as
serted that Lieutenant General Scott will go
out in the sloop of.war Richmond now f.
ting out at the Brooklyn Navy yard. Dis.
patches from Washington in some of yester-
day a papers stated that the Richmond would
convey General Scott to Vera Cruz, or some
other Mexican port, and that he was to go on
diplomatic mission. The naval authorities
at this port, however, declare that the Rich
nond is going to Key West, and that the
General goes out for the good of his health.
Whichever report ia correct, one thing is
considered certain-that General Scott is
going somewhere in the United States sloop-
ofwar RichmoRd.-New York Post
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Proposed Retrenchmeut In Congress

Senator Sherman, of this State, has re-
ported bill to cut down the pay of officers
and employees to fair, paying compensation
The pruning knife is also to be applied to
salaries of Government military empISyes.
The mere hiring of persons to wht upon
the Senate and House, and keep cord of
the proceedings, has been costing the Gov
ernment $l5O,0oO annually. The cost of
furniture, fuel, lights, stationery, and so
forth, is equally startling, and needs re-
trenching.
The Globe gives the present compensation
Of the officers of Congress, and the proposed
expenditure under Mr.. Sherman's bill. The
present sum is $l49, ,987; the proposed, $89,-
5So-a saving of $6O,4O7.
The subject of mileage is also regulated
and made more in accordance with the neces-
sary economy of war times by Mr.. Sherman'S
bill. II provides that at every regular annual
or called session of Congress after June 30
1862 members shall be allowed and paid as
mileage, at the commencement aud end of
every such session and meeting ten cents
per mile, to be computed by the most direct
route Of travel from his residence to the seat
of Congress. The total mileage now paid
members at one session is $243, ,O27. Estima.
ted mileage now to be paid under Mr.. Sher-
mans bill, 1852. A reduction of $l94, ,3O2
1t remains to be seen whether members of
Congress will by their votes practice the
economy and self denial they SO earnestly
urge upon the country in their speeches.
Good as far as it goes, but it does not go
far enough. Not word yet to reduce the
large annual salary of members, which
should be reduced one half, and franking
abolished. The mileage appears to be re-
duced to ten cents per mile, but this is to be
paid at the beginning and end of each sess-
ion, making twenty cents per mile, when
i've cents mile is enough for needful ex-
pepses.
The plain truth is, there are too many one
horse lawyers aud cross s-roads grocery keep.
ers and demsgoguss in Congress-men who
can notat home make one fourth the amount
they receive from the Treasury. If they do
not reduce their emoluments this session
they may prepare to be left out in the cold
at the next election, The people are in dead
eAILsst On dis su.jtcG.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Fort Henry.

This is likely to become point of peculiar
interest, 1t is situated on the Tennessee
River, about sixty miles from Smith ald,
Ky, on the east side of the river, sbJu, on
the line between Kentucky and Tennessee.
The Notifications are said to consist of sim.
pie earthwork, mounting eight siege guns
The fort may be easily approached from the
lard side. Fort Donaldson, located within
8 short distance of Fort Henry, is about the
same kind of work.
IATER-FCRT HENRY TAKEN.
The particulars of the bombardment and
capture of Fort Henry by our gun boat
feet, are given in the telegraph column
The destruction of life was not very great
Ore of our gun-bos,s was disabled; the
boiler bursted, scalding several of our
soldiers. There is no doubt of the truth of
this report, as it is confirmed by dispatch
from St. Louis.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Grand Party Mt Washington.

Thtre was grand party at the White House
on Wednesday night. Eight hundred invi-
tations were sent out. The throng was i'm
mense from half past niae to midnight when
a sumptuous supper, provided by Maillard of
New York, was announced. The tables
were loaded with luxuries, thirty large boxes
of confectioneries, pyramids and ornaments,
and nearly tun of turkeys, ducks, veuison
pheasants, psrtridges, hams &c. The splend d
japanese punch bowl, containing ten gallons
of champagne punch, was placed iu one Of
the side rooms for the benefit of thirsty
guests
On the same night there were other large
parties, composed of the bone and sipew of
the land, assembled in various places, ready
to pour out their blood to quell rebellion.
One Of these parties was on the southern
side of the Potomac, not far from Washing
ton; another ir South western Kentucky;
another in Missouri - many Of the
men without shelter and endeavoring to
snatch a little rest while lying in deep mud,
and rain pouring down on their unsheltered
heads. The men composing these parties
have left home and wives and children, fath
ers and mothers, brothers and sisters, to put
down a wicked rebellion against the Gov
ernment and in the main are as worthy and
as patriotic as any of those who attended the
great party above noticed. While our
brethren are undergoing hardships sickness
and the dangers of the battle field, is it
proper time to indulge in feasting and dane
ing? And this, too, after incurring a debt
of $500, oOO,o oOO with an empty treasury, and
Congress in dilemma how best to replenish
it. Itseems to us that our public men might
be better employed. Washington is infested
with traitors. fraudulent contractors and
thieving commissaries, who should be
arrested and punished. Surely one or two
might be brought to trial out of the hundreds
there copgregated.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

AMI exchange of prisoners has come to
be not only a matter Of Christian kindness,
but of economy. We not only feed and
clothe host Of non producers in our prison.
ers of war, but we pay, or ought to pay, full
wages to our soldiers in Southern prisons.
In refusing to establish system of exchange,
we elect to discriminate against our loyal
soldiers in the matters Of comfortable quar-
ters and good rstions. Besides this, the
hearts of our captive soldiers ache for their
Northern homes, and the mothers who gave
them to their country thought rather Of
honorable deaths on the field or in the
breach, than of slow tortures in Southern
prisons. Let the boys come home.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

We have no doubt many persons would be
pleased to hear Mr.. Murdoch read that ster-
ling old play Henry "" and respectfully
suggest it TO his attention. The play con-
taips some suggestive illusions; among hem
the lover of Shakespeare will remember the
words of the French king:
"Thus come the English with fell power upon us;
ALd more than carefully IT lis concerns
To antwer royalty i'll our defenses."
And again, the directions, with all swift
dispatch"
"To line and new repair our towns of war .
with men Ct cOuras and with means defend9 1t,
For r. elaI his approaches mUkes as fierce
IS waters TO the seeking of a gulf
1t hts u.s. then, to he as proydent
As fear may teach us"
All Of which Mr. Seward seems to have
read and forwarded before sending his sfamous
circular to the Governors of our lake States.
Or,
A reading from Addison's "Cato" would
please patriotic public. This passage, so
applicable to JEFF. Davis & Co, would "bring
down the house,"
"Is there not some chosen curse,
; me hidden thur der in the stores ST heaven
RED with III common wrath, TO blast the wretch
Who'd owe his greatness to his country's ruin?'
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
Sale Of COpfscnted Secession Property in
ST. Louis

SNie OIL Connscnted secession property In
st. Louis.
TbeSt. Louis papers contain long accounts
Of the sale of the property levied upon to
satisfy the assessments against sundry rebel
lious citizens of that place. Il came off on
Monday at Morgan's auction rooms, which
were crowded. The Republican says:
That as a general thing considering the
times, the furniture, &c, brought fair prices,
though in some instances great bargains
were had An elegant piano, nearly new,
said to have cost Mr.. Ksyser between FIVE
ard six hundred dollars in Europe, was sold
tor S240 Another, for which Mr.. Polk is
repured to have given over a thousand, went
toI $3.50. A set Of brocatelle rosewood furS
IituIe. (sota, arm chairs and fancy chairs, J
owned by Mr.. Park, brought $l45 A lot of
miscellaneous books, one hundred and ten
in number, the property of Mr.. Fouukhouser,
tetted about S29 Some of the fine carpets,
velvet and Brussels, were sold low, while
Others brought full retail prices.
The Democrat states that:
Samuel Engler's celebrated candles, taken
for 1915 and costs, sold thus: 90 boxes ot
sdamsntiue candles, at l6c per pOund-4
ponI ds TO a bOX-aud 25c. for each box, to
Mr. Childs; boxes of star candles, at l3c
and 25c for each box, to n. D. Chapman;
and 46 boxes OF same at l2c., same for box
ia IN & So
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

THURLow WEED ON THE ENGLISH FEELING
In his last letter from London to the ALBANY
Evening Journal, Mr.. Weed says:
There are two classes here to whom the
action of our Government is distasteful, viz:
the English who, from hatred or envy (and
this is not numerous class) wanted war,
and the Secessionists. Out of the Trent affair
they hoped every thing for the cause of re-.
belion. But the seasonable and happy ad-
iustment of the difficulty will create a
healthful reaction Of feeling 1t will now be
seen, that while England Government,
press and people-takes fire when the honor
of it's flag is concerned, that question honor.
ably settled the popular current will set back
strongly. While the Trent affair remained
open and an impression prevailed that
America intended to provoke a war, there
was a united feeling against US here. That
feeling will now give place TO manifestations
of regard and friendship.
| have met distinguished personages,
members Of the Ministry, the Government
and of Parliament, at dinners and breakfasts,
with whom have conversed fally on Ameri
can questions, and while l am not at liberty
to use names or publish conversations, msy
say that the Union has many and strong
friends here.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07
MARRIED.

HUESGEN-KORTE.-Feb 6, by the Rev.
Archbishop Purcell, j. II. Huesgen TO MP9y Corr
delis eldest daughter Of A. KOrte, ESQ.
The newly welded couple have our best wishes for
a peaceful journey through life. May their path
be bright with Joy end contentment. The silken
chain which has thus united these loving souls
will, We trust, ever be remembered In its present
happy effects and when Time, with his relentless
powers, shall say "It Is finished" may they be
again united in Heavens Paradise, and, with an.
gelic love in their souls, live forever.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. morning, Feb 6,
by Rev. b II. Morris, Mr. Cleveland D. Smith %
Miss Lizzie A, eldest daughter Of Joshua Leach,
Esq Secretary OF the Junction Railroad, all oil
CyungTall-lC, lLd,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-07

Semmes, the commander of the Sumter,
has written letter to the London Times,
which proves him to be blackguard as we'll
as piratical scoundrel. Here is a little
specimen OF his letter:
When Mr., Welles learns too that on the
way thither / burned three Yankee ships,
and liberated fourth only because she had
an English cargo on board, he will, probably,
send six more Of his doughty war ships after
me-that is to say, if be can spare them from
burning corn cribs and frightening women
and children along our Southern coast