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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

The subjoined affecting statement respect.
ing the clerks in the War Department is from
the Washington correspondence of the New
York Journal of Commerce.:
By way of showing how business Is pro-
crossing in this department, may state that
in one room alone, there are no less than ten
clerks who daily toll over their duties from
nine o'clock until foar, and they are now
some three weeks behind hand in their cor.
Iespoudence The immense business devolV-
ing on this department. is almost incredible.
1t appears that in this crisis of our coun.
try's history the clerks in the most impor-
tant department of the Government, on
whose efficiency and industry the success of
our armies in a great measure depends, per-
form the herculean task of working Seven
hours per day Poor creatures When we
consider that clerks in mercantile establish
ments are only required to "toil over their
duties" ten or t,oelUe hours per day, on salaries
one quarter or half less, we can not help
exclaiming, that the suffering of the War
clerks 'is intolerable"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

The latest and basest trick to defraud the
United States Treasury, is that stated by the
Washington correspondents to have been
resorted to by a colonel of aregiment, who
had his eon-who knew little more about
music than jackass- appointed to a place
in the regimental band, drawing a lieuten-
ants pay. to carry an instrument on which
he could not play a note If the thing was
not so monstTous, such a solemn farce would
provoke horse laugh. The army of leechea
sucking The life blood of the nation appears
more numerous and Unsuitable than the great
and devouring cloud of locusts that plagued
Egypt and "darkened all the land of Nile;
and if prompt, bold and severe measures are
not taken to rid the service of them, it will
be useless to attempt to prosecute this ex
pensive war for a very long period. Give us
the name of this Colonel; we are anxious to
give it an airing.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
ccD.r,I s,erIIpa Priee.

A gentleman who resided for many years
in Missouri, in the immediate vicinity Of
Sterling Price, the rebel General, now in
command in that State, communicates some
interesting facts and "reminiscences concern
ing him. General Price is fine man phys
ically, being upward of six feet in hight,
stout built but well proportioned, and having
an uncommonly fine chronological develop
ment In fact, in general appearance he is
one of natures noblemen. He is a very
kind. hearted man, benevolent, and very re-
fined in bis manners. He was much re-
spectod by his neighbors in Keitesville, Char
iton County-his place of residence-for his
many excellent qualities of head and heart.
Previous to the Mexican War, General Price
kept hotel at Keitesville; but he failed at
the business and went to live with his ia
tber, who owned plantation between the
Mississippi and Charlton rivers. His fathers
house, which was a long one-story log cabin,
of the Virginia pattern, was located in the
midst of a swamp where, our informant re-
marks, he would not live for two weeks for
hundred dollars In the summer season
the possession of the mansion was a
hotly. disputed point between the (uow)
General and his family on one side and the
musketoes on all sides. Although the Gen.
eral couldn't keep hotel, he maintained
possession of the paternal castle, and doubt
less in his encounters with the winged foe
learned some of the stratagems which he
has since put in practice in his military
career. He must have gained some notion
of the efficiency Of flying artillery during
his period, we should think, as we'll as of the
desperate charge. At any rate his expert
ence must have Injured him to the sight OF
blood, which is no small point in a soldiers
education,
When the Mexican War broke out, Price
volunteered, had command given him, and
served with distinction in Mexico. Hi;
history since the rebellion broke out is toe
well known to need rehearsal. While thu
General was living on his fathers plantation
his fare was of the plainest description, con
sistiDg at dinner of corn cake, bacon, an,
garden stuff" Nothing better was pro
vided for visitors, and in this connection al
incident which illustrates the character @
the man is aPropoS Our friend was dininI
with him one day, when he remarked tha
if he was ever called to command an arm
in defense of his country, he would do q
did Marion, the South Carolina REVOLUTION
airy hero, who it will bs remembered live
on baked potatoes. Price said he woul
subsist on the coarsest fare rather than yield
he is equally plain and unosentatious in hi
dress, which is ordinarily of Kentucky jea
or other cheap cloth. Broadcloth rsre
touches his shoulders. While Colonel Ben
ton was living, Price was one of his intimat
friends. Taken altogether he is a man c
fine powers, generous impulses, determine
coursge and resolution, and as his caree
has thus far shown, no ignoble foe on tn
| field OF battle.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
Iron Horaes for Gexernment.

The Philadelphia Ledger thinks that steam
carriages could be constructed to be drawn
by locomotives, which would answer much
better to do our army transportation than
horses of flesh. The Ledger says;
One quarter of the money wasted on poor
hoTseflesh would, if expended in proper
trials and premiums, have put the Govern
ment in possession of locomotives or steam
carriages adapted to haul cannon and all
heavy army supplies on common roads
These could be constructed with wheels Of
such breadth as not to mire or sink down
on common roads except where any means
of transporting cannon must sink down, ow-
ing to the weight. They would not require
food ii. e. fuel) except when at work, would
not be subject to diseases, or need months of
training, nor be liable to a stampede if placed
under fire. They would afford facilities for
a greater concentration of hauling power at
given point to a degree that the power of
no number of horses could be brought practi-
cslly to bear; while the price per horse
power of a steam engine could be brought
far lower than the present Government price
for horses.
Let the Government draw up specifca.
tiops for an engine that shall weigh GER
tain amount and be able to haul certain
number of tuns on q level road, or on q road
of any given indication, offer fair price for
those engines presented that shall fulfill all
their conditions, and to contract, at given
price, with responsible parties, for sufficient
number of approved engines, and we have
no doubt that in little time three quarters
of all the teams now in use, at such vast cost,
would be superseded, and the army supplies
better and more quickly transported. Such
engines could be made to place themselves
any where, and operate as stationary en-
gines for all the purposes for which steam is
and can be used. Put on top of a hill they
could draw cannon up and then trot off with
them to any desired point. They could be
better protected than horses from the guns
of an enemy. All the working machinery
being under iron-clad mail.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
Inst AUiIa Ea.


A Secesh journal thinks that the best way
to whip the Yankees is to use the 6ayOnet
and gives as proof of the value of the recipe,
that in the last Italian campaign regiment
of ckoSSeurs apied routed the Austrians with
out firing gun. Long range guns may do
for the skirmishers (ssys this carpet knight,
but for close quarters-with Yaukees-the
bayonet is the weapon" Now, this is just
what the Federal troops have all along de-
sired. The "chivalry" have been boasting
(though not qaite so loudly of late) that one
Southern man was in battle equal to four or
five Northerners, but they have taken very
special care not to come up to the scratch
unless they knew their force was in the in
verse ratio to their boasting, and they hava
depended upon their successes by their &C.
curity from behind their Notifications, and
their masked batteries are opened upon
our unsuspecting troops. Zollicoffer, how
ever, it appears finding that he was getting
into rather tight place, determined to come
out from his Notifications and give chance
for fair fight, and the result is before the
world-his army was beaten back to their
intrenchments and behind their batteries
but it was but temporary respite to them
the brave Ohio and Indiana boys and loyal
Tennesseeans, as soon as the morning light
burst upon them, after the previous days
defeat Of the rebels, boldly marched up to
their batteries with their bayouets presented,
and placed the glorious stars and stripes
over their ramparts, while the traitors had
fed with all speed across the river, leaving
every thing behind.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

THE GALLANT TENTH INDIANA.-The Chi
cago Tribune Of the 22d inst, contains the
following complimentary notice of Colonel
Manson and his gallant command:
Colonel Manson, acting Brigadier, General,
was in camp at Glenn's Fork, Pulaski
County, eighteen miles from the scene of the
late battle, and with his brigade made a
forced march of eighteen miles, over horri-
bic midwinter roads, arriving just in time to
engage honorably in the fight. The gallant
Tenth Indiana loses seventy. five men. Its
Colonel. commanding the brigade as above,
is an officer of great bravery and ability. His
conduct at the battle of Rich Mountain, in
Western Virginia, as Colonel of this regi-
ment, and bis experience in the war with
Mexico, constitute happy preface TO his late
brilliant achievement. This same Tenth Iu-
dianaare fully up to the feat of rapid marches
A short time since, being detailed 70 40 to
Greensburg from CAmpbellsViIle, to repel an
anticipated attack of Secesh, the march was
made by the HoOsier boys in three hours, a
distance of twelve miles, eight of which was
over a dirt road that had the advantage of
hard rain the night previous.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

The Lafayette Courier, while justly prais-
ing the patriotism and bravery of the Tenth
Indiana, thus notices the German regiment
from Cincinnati
The NINTH 0HIo.-Colonel McOook, of the
Ninth Ohio Regiment who was wounded at
the battle near Somerset, is thSsrhonored
commander of one of the best regiments in
the service. 1t is composed in 90 of Ger.
man veterans, all of whom hs5e-seen hard
moUtS "a were "a ing
are the same who, the day previous to the
battle OF Rich Mountain, while lying in front
of the rebel intrenehments at Laurel Hill,
sent formal request TO General Mcclellan
for permission TO storm the breastworks al
the point OF the bayOnet, assuring the Gen
eral that they could do the work in very
short time.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

A LETTER from Somerset says the rebel
loss in the late battle was two hundred
killed, three hundred wounded, and more
than two hundred prisoners. BAilie Pey.
ton, just before the battle, made the remark
that he was the only Union man in that part
of their division; that they were fighting in
the wrong cause, and nothing but his Estate
pride" had made him volunteer. The bodies
of Zollicoffer and Peyton will be taken to
Somerset and buried with the honors of
war. They await the requisition of their
friends in the South.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

THE FLOOD AND THE Waffle flood in
the Ohio may have serious effect on the
war. The Notifications az Cairo and Birds
Point stand in great danger of being mum
dated, and if Cairo is OVERLOADED, it is likely
to become so sickly that it can not be oocI-
pied permanently by troops for some time to
come. The flood may force an advance on
Columbus, to give our troops high and
healthy locations. The powerful current
will rob the rebels of the protection of sub
marine batteries and such like.
Again If the food endaugers Cairo, it
will do immense damage on the Lower
Mississippi. In time of peace and prosperity,
the Father Of Waters is with difficulty kept
within its banks during flood like the
present one. Now, while the plantations
along the river are unprotected, the inrOads
of The waters will certainly become fearful.
The devastation of the freshet will be added
to the affections of the deceived and suffering
people of the Mississippi. -Lgtaystts Courier
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
Another sketch, of ZOlIicoiler.

Occasional of the Philadelphia Press, says:
"Felix K. Zollicoffer, who fell at Somerset,
on Sunday last, was one of the most reckless
and gifted of all the rebel chiefs. He was
cruel remorseless, and cold. knew him
well as Representative in Congress from
the Nashville Tenn district. He was more
of a cOntroversialist than an orator. Tena.
cious in debate, logical in his argument, aud
perfectly fearless, he was a formidable adver-
sary at all times A highly educated man,
he became practical printer after he grad.
uated at college, and was directly or indi-
rectly connected with Wing newspapers,
even while holding official positions for
twenty three years. From being a Wing he
advanced into Know Nothingism; and from
being vehement Uniouist, of the Henry
Clay. John Bell school, be broke out into a
worshiper of The Calhoun doctrine of Seces-
sion, giving up his life as a sacrifice to that
shameless heresy.
SIS it not strange that so many of the
Southern Americans should have become so
active in the rebelion2 John Bell himself
Zollicofier, Perry Walker, of Alabama; Jere
Clemens, of the same Statei Humphrey Mar
shall, of Kentucky; Albert Pike, of Arkan.
sag, have been among the most unforgiving
of these leaders. The secret is undoubtedly
to be found in their hatred of the adopted
citizens, Whe are distrusted in the South,
and recognized iR the North for their loyalty
and courage on the side of the Union. Zol-
licoffer was not quite fifty when he fell. He
resenbled John Hickman 10 his appearance,
though little taller, aud was greatly con-
fded in by his followers. He has shown
great tact ard energy since the breaking
out of the rebellion, and was, beyond doubt,
the hest General that Tennessee has furnished
TO the traitor forces"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

SLIGHTLY PREMATURE.-The special Wash.
ipgton dispatches to the New York World
declare that the differences between Con-
gress and the Administration do not arise
from the inactivity of the army, but that sit
is the shaping of the policy of the Admins.
tration in view of victory, that is the present
bone Of contention" Either this special re-
porter is no relation of Solomon, or there
never was such counting on unmatched
chickens since the maid of the old spelling
book tumbled her milk-pail off her he ad and
put to flight all the visions of her coming
glory. In the name of common sense, let us
have the victory and then we opiue the after
policy will be perfectly in order -SGndasky
Re0ister.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
Cincinnati md Indianapolis Junction
Railroad

At meeting of the stockholders of the In
dianapolis and Cincinnati Junction Railroad,
held on the 22d, the following directors were
elected; JIM. Ridenour, of College Corner;
John D, Jones, Eden B. Reeder, of Cincin-
matt; VIM. Beckett, of Hamilton; A. B. Con-
well, A. B Claypool, of Connersville; George
Hibben, of Rusbville. The Board afterward
organized IS follows; J. NJ Ridenour, Presi.
dent; E. B. Reeder, Vice President; J..
Leach, jr, Secretary and General Ticket
Agent. The track-layers have Just crossed
the bridge at Liberty, and it is expected that
the lire ss far as Connersville will be com.
pleted by the lst of April next.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

We read in an English paper of the 4th
inst, that quiet village not a hundred
miles from Woodbridge, was aroused last
week by a report which appears correct,
that gay young LothaiO (who had for some
time before been residing with the Rector of
the psrish) had suddenly disappeared with
one of the young ladies of the family The
lsdy's brother, not to be behind in gallantry,
persuaded the governess to accompany him
believe that neither of the gentlemen has
reached his twenty first year, while one Of
the young ladies is not yet Sweet seven
teenN
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

The Paymaster General has decided that
volunteers who have served for less period
than two years are not entitled to the bounty
money. The same will apply to discharged
soldiers, except where they were disabled in
action. This decision will cut out several
regiments, who were only enlisted 'or one
year, and were turned over by the State.
The Twelfth and Sixteenth Indiana via be
among the number, as they enlisted for pnly
one wear.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
Army stores.

RIDs WILL DE RECEIVED (FR0M
Ib first hands and from citizens loyal to the Gov
erDment of the United States only) until u M,
JsIuaTy 30 o. marked " Proposals to be opened
January 80, 1861" for
7,l42 lbs Bacon Sides, ribbed, clear ribbed clear,
in casks, new;
63l brls 1tra Superfne Flour;
90 OOO lbs. Hard Bread, in barrels, lined;
450 bushels Beans, in barrels, lined;
l8 C09 lbs Rice, Fast India Carolina, in barrels
1900 lbs. Rio Coffee, in double sacks;
u 600 lbs Brown Sugar, in barrels lined;
1850 gallons Vinegar, in barrels;
2,250 lbs. Star Cand es, in boxes, full weight
1900 lbs soap in boxes;
liz bushels salt, in barrels. lined.
Cooperage must be of the best kind, and no charge
for packages All the above stores to be of the best
quality; to be ready for delivery the 5th day of
February, 1862 and bills in detail must be rendered
by or before that day Certificates OF ins pection,
signed by the aulhoTzed inspector, must accom-
pany each bill. Actual tare required Packages
TO re mark ed with the contents, name and address
Of Her Bids for pat of the above received,
which, for convenience, should be separate for
different ar icles. The Beans and Salt to be in
mea ured bus hes Cor So lbs and 62 lbs respectively
to 9 busheD. Marked samples requi ed as far as
practicable. The Hard b cad must be thoroughly
dried and cooled before hacking
JAZZ @. l.. KILBURN, Major and O. S.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

MANY of the churches in New York are in
a hard way. The large, aristocratic, up
town houses Of worship, where the salaries
are So 900 or $4,000 per year, and the aggre-
gate expenses nearly double this amount,
there is financial distress. Most of the pew
holders are men of reputed wealth, but the
failures and losses of the war exert power
full influence and fearfully cripple their
resources
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
DIED.

DAWS0N-On Saturday, 25th inst of consump-
tion, Margaret, wife Of James Dawson, a native
Of Philadelphia, aged 81 years, months and "a
days.
DOUGLAS-January 25, at p. M of diabetes,
Ralph n. Douglas, aged SO years, II months aud 10
days.
IOBD-On Saturday, the 25th inst, at 81 O'Clock
A. M, at tho residence Of her mother, l67 ELM
street, of dptheris, Ida EJtea Ford, only child of
the late James and Ida A Ford, aged years and 8
months
OUTLER-OD Saturday. 25th inst, at ten miuutes
past A NJ, Mrs $. B. Cutler, wife OF Hy. Cutler,
OF hemmOIhage Of the lungs,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

OUT OF GAs.-Gas is becoming scarce at
Richmond, in consequence of the failure of
the manufacture of the tiles ordered for the
Richmond Gas house, in August last. Nearly
are experimenting with candles and other
illuminators, in view of the coming eclipse.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

OK the motion, in the House of Repre-.
sentatives to lay on the table-to kill it
the bill of Mr. Colfax, to prohibit express
companies from carrying newspapers, Mr..
Gurley voted in the affirmative, and Mr..
Pendleton in the negative. Vallandigham
also voted in the negative.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

THOSE WAITING GIRLS The Albany
Times and Courier, in noticing the fact re-
Gently published in the Sun, that score of
the pretty waiter girls had been sent on to
Albany to exercise their charms on the
Legislature, in favor of the concert saloons,
say s that nothing can be more unjust than
the term "pretty,' as applied to these girls; |;
and that nobody but member of the Legis-
lature would be guilty of thinking them
either pretty or eaptivating."-M 7. Sun.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
Job Printing.
Telegraph Column.

1t is hardly necessary to direct the atten-
ton of the reader to the telegraph column
next rage for the very latest news from all
points. We receive daily all the items tele.
grsphed up to half past two P. NJ. Any
thing rumored and not found in our columns
at that hour, may be set down as a canard.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

Mrs. Mary Clemmer Ames writes to the
Springfield Republican: abraham Lincoln
looks very awkward in white kid gloves,
and feels uncomfortable in new boots. Mrs
Lincoln is very dumpy, and very good
natured, and very generous; she stuus me
with her low necked dresses, and the flower
beds which she carries on the top of her
head ~
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY,
To expire on the 3lst day Of January, 1921
AUDITOR or STATES OFFICE, !
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, ?


OoLUMBus, ONO, January "a 1868 J
WHEREAS, Tho PHHNIX ASSURANCE COM
PANY, located at Hartford, in the State of Con.
necticut, has filed in this oics sworn statement
Of lis 6ition. required by the first secti of
the act ITO regulate Insurance Companies not in
corporated by the State of Ohio" passed April 8,
1876; and whereas, said Company has furnished the
undersigned satisfactory evidence that it is pos
ssksed OF at east One Hundred Thousand Dollars of
actual OhpiRl il vested in stocks bonds OF in
mortgages Of real estate, worth double the amount
for which the same Is mortgaRed; and whereas,
said Company has fled in this office written in'
sirument under its corporate seal, sgued by the
Preside It and Secretary thereof authorizing any
fgeIt or agents ct said Company In this State, to
aoknowledge service Of process for and in behalf Of
said Company, Consenting that such service of prO
GEES shall be taken and held to be as valid as ii
served upon the Company, according to the laws of
this or any other State, and waving all claim or
light of error, by reason Of such acknowledgment
Of service
NOig, therefore in pursuance of the frat section of
the afore.aid act, L, Robert w. TaYler, Audit r
Of ate for the State Of Ohio do hereby certify that
said PHENIX INSUBAN COMPANY, of Hart
fOId, Connecticut, il authorized to ira ssct the
Dusinels OF Fire Insurance in this State until the
thirty first day Of January, in the year one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty three.
In Nitpess whereof have hereunto subscribed
~ my pame and caused the seal of my office to
r. W TAYLER,
la25 Auditor Of State.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

Some of our volunteers, under desire for
spending money, have been known to sell
their accouterments to citizens. Possessors
of blankets and clothing thus obtained will
do we'll to remember that there is a penalty
of fine not exceeding $3.50, and one year 8
imprisonment, for buying such articles.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

A WASHINGTON correspondent says the
grass of next summer will probably cover
with its beauty greater number of new
made graves, on the soil Of Virginia, than
were ever before made on American soil in
one year.