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Hannibal 4 St. Joseph Railroad.

IN GOOD CONDITION. AND TRAINS ARE
i running daily, East End Vest for the ,ranstor-
tstion Of passengers and freight with care and
despatch. All Railroads located east Of tho Mis-
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y JoR B, OF IL Line Of spf ndid steam Packets.
The Hse.ibsi St joseph r X Line Of Pacte,s
on the Missouri River ran daily, south to Lesven-
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Daily Nail Coaches run in connection with
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-01
Later from New Orleans.

NFv York, Nov. 20. = The steamer
Cambria arrived at this port this evening, from
New Orleans on the goth
A powerful squadron was concentrating IN
the Mississippi There were already more YES
sells At New Orleans than there has been at any
time since It's capture.
large number of the river boats have been
armed
Great activity prevailed in military circles,
preDaratory to offensive War movements. y
general inspection Of arms and men was about
to take place.
Col. Nickerson of Massachusetts,, has been
appointed to command the brigade late under
Col. Dudley, who has been appointed to po-
sition on Gen Butler staff.
The guerillas still infest the river banks, both
above and below the city.
One Of the naval vessels had been fired into
and returned the shot with grape and canister,
but the thick brushwood enabled the assailants
to escape.
On the 3lst ult., as the steamer Dan was
towing u. S. gunboat from Sabine Pass to
tn, city, she was assalled by yolley from a
body of troo IS who were concealed in mill
The y. S. forces opened fire On the mill and
town, destroying the mill and several residen-
ces, and setting fire to other buildings. The
fire was extinguished.
No vessel now leaves the city unless it is vel
armed.
Gen. Butler is about to place overseers on
the con6scated plantations, in order to save
the cotton and sugar. The new cotton crop
was coming in quite freely.
Gen. Butler has permitted the resumption of
the National Advocate: after explanations from
Jacob Barker showing that he had no inten-
ton to aid the Contederates.
There were still some casess Of yellow fever
at Houston, Texas, on the 81, but the dist ase
was not epidemic
The fever was still prevailing at Matagorda,
Indianola and Lavacca. and deaths were oc
curing in each city therefrom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-01

morning
SNAIL Pox.-This terrible disease is
prevalent ia this place, especially among
the "contrabanls, " and new hospital for the
accommodation Of the contrabands has just
been put up on the side Of the lane leading to
the burial grounds, south Of the depot OF the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad. The deaths
from the disease, among the negroes, are
quite numerous, and great precautlon should
be taken to prevent its spread.
Gov, Pierpoint has issued a Proclamation for
8 meeting of the Legislature at Wheeling, on
Thursday, the 9TH day of this month, for the
purpose 'of districting the state and tor leg
islation upon other subjects OF vital lmpor-
lance.
The statement that GUSTS Grymes and L. j.
Grvn1es were arrested whilst crossing the-Po-
tomac in boat, is entirely incorrect. They
were both taken prisoners whilst they were at
their own homes.
Hon. F. P. Blair ir., of Missouri, has re-
signed his seat in Congress, for the purpose OF
taking command Of brigade at Helena, Ar
kaasas.
Ohio is the greatest wool growing State, New
York and Pennsylvania next, Michigan ranks
fourth. New jersey raisesmor potatoes than
any other State by two to one.
We learn that there are no passes required
now for crossing the ferry at this place, to and
from Maryland
Gen. Burnside visited Washington on Satur-
day, and spent the forenoon in consultation
with President Lincoln and Gen. Haleck.
4 fire broke out in Washin gton last night,
at the corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Third
street. -Four houses ere destroyed.
Congress commenced it's session to-day in
Washington.
LoCAL.-Dr. Z. Howe Ripley has been sent
to jail, by order Of Col. TAFT, for dlsobeylng an
order to vacate the house of Mr.. Daniel t.
Hooe, Oh King street, OF which he had taken
possession, The weather is cloudy, with some
showers, but not cold-rhe places Of public
worship open in this place were we'll attended
yesterday
The r. s. Navy Department has received
information that the $500 was expected IN
the vicinity Of the Azores early in November.
She was to receive her supplies, ammunition
and seamcn, from the steamer Bahama. The
Turkish steamer Shangehast has taken dis
patches to that place for Capt Semmes. Sev-
sSal s. vessels are IN that nelghhoghood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-01

LE1lER FROM PRESIDENT L1SCoLS.-Cipl
cinnati, Nov 28-Ihe Memphis Bulletin, Of
late date, announces the arrival of-Co!. 81
D. Nabers, aud says that while in Washing.
ton, he was favored by the Hon. Emerson|
Etheridge with copy Of the following letter,
given by President Lincoln to Thos f. Smith,
ESQ, of Bolivar, in Tennessee.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, Oct.
q, l862-Major General Grant, Governor
johnson: and all having Military, Naval and
Civil authority under the United States within.
the State OF Tennessee
The bearer Of this, Thomas r. Smith, cit.
izen of Tennessee, goes to that State, seeking
to have such of the people thereof as desire to
avoid the unsatisfactory prospect before them,
and TO have peace again upon the Old terms un.
der the Constitution of the United States to
manifest such desire by elections of members to
Congress By the United States particularly,
and perhaps Legislature, State officers and
United States Senator, friendly to their object,
[ shall be glad for you and each Of you t. laid
him, and all others acting for this object, as
much as possible. In all available ways give
the people chance to express their wishes at
these elections. Follow law and forms of law
as far as convenient but at all events get the
expression of the largest number OF the people
possible All see how much action will connect
with and effect the proclamation of September
22d. OF course the men elected should be
gentlemen of character, willing to swear to sup
port the Constitution as Of old, and known to be
above reasonable suspicion of dupIicty,
Yours, very respectfully,
(Signed) A. LINCOLN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-01

Excitement continues regarding the investi
CATION into the Quartermaster Department.
The Court of Inquiry examining their affairs
commenced in Baltimore on Saturday. Con-
tractors complain much about being uncermo
niously taken into custody. The general tenor
of the testimony thus far exonerates Colonel
Belger Contractors talk of calling pub
lie meeting to make known their grievances.
Nothing from Old Point, except that grand
Thanksgiving arrangements were made by the
soldiers in that region. No Southern papers
have been received
Old Burk, guerilla, was killed few Gays
ago at Shepherdstown.
Major Thomas O'Neill, of the New England
Irish Brigade, died at Georgetown, on Satur-
day.
A general movement of the y. S. armies in
the Southwest, is now progressing Tremen-
dous efforts will be made to clear the Mississippi
pi valley Of all armed Confederates, and take
possession Of the entire territory west Of the
mountains, from Columbus to the Gulf
Commodore Farragut, with feet is as
cending the Mississippi river, to cooperate
with Commodore Porter The last news from
New Orleans says that everything is ready for
such an advance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-01


Mr.. JAMES NJ. Nixon AND HIS 'GREAT
SHOW. THE gentleman whose name prefaces
this paragraph, we expect is identified with all
the enterprises in equestrianism that have been
marked in this country for years All his
efforts have been triumphs, and his movements
successes He has now in contemplation, the
presentation Of a series Of entertainments that
we anticipate will suit the tastes Of the people
of Alexandria and command the patronage,
and meet the approval Of those who are sstran,,
gers in our midst +" His Equestrian School
and Classic Gymnasium is a different exhlbl.
ton from Circus: although it does preselt
it merits, void Of those associations that some"
times render such displays Objectionable. ier"
sons, of refinement, high tone, and exquisite
taste Can attend Mr. Nixon's exhibitions With
out sacrificing any sense Of deceney. We IN"
derstand, upon official authority, that the
Equestrian School will be opened to the public
on next Thursday afternoon
The Philadelphia Inquirer has information
from Richmond, furnished by deserters &C.,
protesting to give gloomy account OF affairs
ia the South, but saying that there ARE now
from twenty to twenty-five thousand men IN
the works around Richmond, and eighty thou
sand north of these including Lee and Jack
SON force. They have plenty OF raw Prov.
sions, and millions Of pounds Of beet, pork and
-four are being acculc ulated in Richmond
Vessels are running the blockade every week
with clothing, but the army is still suffering
for clothing
As Acting Brig. Gen. Wright, Of the 10Th
Conn, was passing over the Long Bridge yes"
terday afternoon, in an ambulance, in company
with Col. Brown, of 18th Rhode Island, the
approach of train of cars caused the horses
to take fright, rendering them altogether III,
manageable. The ambulances was upset, ana
those within thrown out, Gen. Wright was
injured quite seriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-01

On Wednesday night last, captain Of the
elst Pennsylvania Volunteers was arrested at a
gambling house in Washington, and ordered to
renort to the Provost Marshal. Another cap
tain was found at saloon. He tried to pass
himself off as a citizen, but bis captain badge
BETRAYED him. He refused to give his name
or show his papers: and consequently was taken
70 the Central Guardhouse, where he deposit
ed 800 as security for his appearance next
morning.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-06-10

for six months, in order that time might b. oiyer
| for the adjustment Of final terms for peaceabl,
separation between the North an South Iswsa
not intended that any overt step shyulJ be taken
in the matter before the middle of June. by
which period diplomacy had calculated that the
resources OF both sides woul have been stiff
eiensly wasted to bring them 10 an aeeommoda-
ting mood. 1t is clear, however, tha. should
the Confederate power collapse too soon OF should
it appear likely 10 do SO, the interneddling bu
siness OF diplomacy would be at an end.
The surrender of New o leans, if followed by
tie less of battle by b aureg ard, would render
1t impossible fer the government at Washington
to lend any liberation to hints or suggestions Of
foTcingn interference. Anor what ha, list &C.
Cured in Mexico, neither England nor Spain
can te supposed to be in any part 'cularly plant
humcr And what does it signify wheihcr the
king OF Holland, the king of the Belgians, or the
king OF Italy has committed himself TO com
pEcity in the French projec,? The most Will
no doubt, be made by N de Thouven,l Of the
menacing attitude of the French troops in
Mexico, whence the promise Of their withdrawal
would certainly be awkward among other con-
sderAtioBs as an Induce ment to treat for peace
beiwe n the States But President Lincoln.
were be so disposed, dares net venture to tenn
porize in the face of victory and ii he dsres, /
would rot avail. Il will take months OF iisas-
ter and disappointnentS to cool down the pride |
)t the Federals in their late sue. esses. cr 70 |
make them disirnst their ultimate success
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-06-10
ABri,i,h Vessel srix,d

This prize steamship Patras, of London, acting
master d. G Upham, from Charleston bar, May
p, arrived at this port yesterday. She was cap
tured en- the night Of May 20, twenty-five miles
5. W. by w. IF Charleston bar, by the United
States gunboat Bienville, Commander Mulaney.
while attempting to run into Charleston. She is
built OF iron, one year old, Of $50 tons burden
propeller Of 100 horse power engine.
Her cargo consists Of 400 kegs powder, 80
cases of rifles, 500 bags coffee, an1 large quaIi
tity Of quinine. She took in part of her cargo
in London and the rest in HayanA She had no
papers showing her nationality or port of desii
nation on board. Capt, Elliot, her former com
mAnder, first assistant engineer and one sailor
are Oh board the remainder OF her crew, nine
teen in number, are on board the United States
ghnboAt James A1ger
The vessel ard cargo are valued at $500 COO
She now lies at the navyard, Brooklyn.-LN. \.
" Times 3D..
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-06-10
Runlnrr,s Opinions.

FroT the Bos OF Pos
The opinions Of Charles Sumner upon the
army, navy, etc, recently published in the
Post" show how totally unfit a mere student
and theOfist is to perform The duties o legisla-
tor, or to be entitled to rank as Il Statesman.
In one OF his oraiiOns he says: But unhappiiy
Congress is expressly authorized 70 declare war
that is, to appeal to the Arbitrsment OF arms
And The Constitution proceeds 10 state, that all
giving aid and comfort to the enemy shall be
deemed traitors. Marx, nos, what the Gospel
has said: Love your enemies; If thine enemy
hunger, fed him; il he thirst. give him drink ~
Thus shall obediencs to this positive injunction
Of Christianity expose person, under the war
system, 10 the highest crime known to tie law
Can this be Christian system"
We should like to know what this means
Mr. Sunni, unless no has recently changed his
opinions, must be unhappy because Congress has
the right to declare wa- Congress has declared
war, and war eIists and if the passage means
any thing, be INNS: be unhappy because he is
not permitted TO give "sid and comfort to the
enemy" Many think that he has given. and
is constantly giving, aid aud comfort TO the enc
my by his speeches s:mirg al the overthrow Of
the Constitution and breaking mp the Union
According to his own definition, iris is treason
The patriotism Of Massachusetts in furnishing
soldiers for the war to uphold tn. COnstituii n
aud the Union, is widely a. variance with the
treason of her representatives in Congress.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-06-10

The London Economist " of the 18th OF May
says
Notwithstanding constantly continuing de
cline in tho corn markets for the last few weeks
indicates the favorable opinion entertained by
'he trade Of tho prospects of the wheat crop,
she farmer who notes from day to day the pro-
gyess Ot his growing wheat is not altogether
without apprehension. Oa the strong aud fer
tile soils, where the condition of the land is high
the wheat plant has become tCo luxuriant, I'M
der the influence of moisture which has again
occurred; while on strong land imperfectly
drained ihs plant has a yellow hue. Many
farmers are cutting the flag by way of tighten
ing ths straw, and nothing but a long success
ion Of dry weather, OF winch at present there sp-
pears no prospect, can prevent much of the
wheat plant from becoming dangerously heavy.
In Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, LeicesteTshiTe, Der
byshire, kotiiaVhamshire, HuntingdonshiTe and
NoFthsmp!onshiTe, there Lave been some violent
hailstoIms during which nail stones of exuaoT-
dinATy magnitude have fallen, and the damage
done 20 sono Of the heavier wheat and bean
eTops in many places is said 70 have been seri-
Gus. Later in the season she in juTy wJuld have
heen greater, but in the sctual stage Of the
growth Of tho crops il may bs hoped that 10 pc
manep, irjUFy will result U'u!il wheat shto,s
into ihs car ths plant can recover from a good
deal Of knocking shout, and with dry weather
We still lo0k for an abundant wheat harvest
Tho tendency 20 violent and extreme changes OF
temT oTature, which is tho chief characteristic of
the season, constitutes the main source of an1-
isty. Barley and Oats sOWn before the rains of
March, aro most vigorous ard promise to be
large crops, while such IS have been sOwn sub
sequently TO the early glut of rain are springing
up rapidly sad regularly. There is much com
plant of want of suushine. On many dsys
when nc great quantity OF rain has Zen, the
absence Of sun rendered the drying cf the land
extremely slow. This has retarded preparations
for 'urnips and has impedol Rangold planting.
The latter root, where early soWn, appears to be
springirg up pretty regularly, and where a full
dressing Of manure has been given, good crops
may be regarded ss tolersble certain. The man
gold crops will, however, require the horse and
hand hoes to be promptly used as scon az the
weather will permit. Po,a!Oc planting tee is
somewhat in aTIear. and with she rain which has
f.llsa during the present week, there will be
hiculty in getting all the ground intended for
potatoes properly planted. On the continent OF
Europe tbs corn crepe are said 10 bs look |
ng well, and the supplies OF grain in the |
United States Of America arc reported to be !
much larger than were generally expected. SO |
'aI a. present appearances go, calculate upon |
moderate prices for grain during the coming |
pear. The hay crops Of last year hAve alss |
proved extremely .ight. Though the haystscks |
*ero evidently less in bulk than the average |
cw farmers wero prepared for the deficiency OF |
weight which cutting out has shown TO have oc- |
:uIIod in last years hay crop.