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ARemarknbIe Incident.

The following strange case is related by
the army correspondent of the Philadelphia
Pres:
Some time ago private in the Nineteenth
Indiana Regiment was tried by a court mar
tial for deserting his post, and found guilty,
the punishment for which is death. His exc
cution was deferred for some time and he
was kept in painful state of suspense. At
last the time was fixed for his execution, and
five regiments were drawn up in line to wit
ness it, while fie of twelve men were in
advance to execute the sentence of death by
shooting.
The prisoner was led forward bindfolded,
and the usual words of preparation and COM
mand were given in low measured tone by
the officer in command. During the interval
between the commands, "take aim," and
"fiIe," and before the last was given, hors-
man rode rapidly up the road, waving in the
air a paper, which was understood by all
present to be reprieye. Covered with dust
and uerspiration, the officer rode hurriedly
I'D to the ofiicerin command and delivered 10
him what really proved to be reprieve. The
shout ''repIieve" fell upon the poor soldiers
ear, which was already strained to the ut
most in anticipation of hearing the last and
final word that was to usher his soul into
the presence of his Creator; it was too much
for him, and he fell back upon his coffin,
apparently dead. The bandage was removed
from bis eyes, but reason had taken flight,
and be becamea hopeless maniac. He was
discharged from the army and sent home to
his friends. His death had really never been
intended, but it was deemed necessary for
the good order and discipline of the army to
make an impression upon not only himself,
but the whole brigade; for that purpose the
forms of the execution were regularly gone
through with, in presence of five regiments,
ard the reprieve arrived in good time, as il
was intended. 1t was sought by this means
blage of soldiers the necessity of a strict
observance of duty and obedience, under the
penalty of an ignominious death. 1t was 6
feerful ordeal for the deserter, but it was
certainly better than to have completed thu
tragedy by sending his soul to ''the bourne
| from whence no traveller returns"
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FROM EUROPE.
The ArabIa on Cnpe Rnce.


ST JOINS, N. F., January 15-The arabia,
from Liverpool on the 4th inst, passed Cape
Race last night, and a summary of her news
was obtained. She has two batteries of ar
tillery on board for Halifax.
Confidence of the preservation of peace
gained strength daily.
There was a strong conviction that the
Europa, due at the departure of the Ardbia
would bring q solution of the Mason and
Sldell affair.
A suspicious steamer was cruising in the
English Channel, believed to be the priva-
teer Sumter. 1t more likely was the United
States eunboat IUScdrorG
Sales of cotton for four days, 80, 900 bales.
A considerable advance took place during
the week, and the official quotations for
middling Orleans were l22s@l2Hcr while
private authorities quote sales at I'D. during
the week. On Friday $4,000 bales were
sold, market closing at further advance of
I'd. per pound.
Breadstuffs on Friday were dull, and all
descriptions slightly lower, closing with
declining tendency. Provisions quiet but
steady.
Consols closed on Friday at 92T@02H for
money.
From the character of the rise in consols
on the Sd, it is inferred that the HansG may
have taken out advices to the Government
having been given by the Cabinet at Wash.
ington that Mason and Slidell would be
given up.
The London Herald says speculations ap-
peared to be guided by private information
from American diplomatic circles.
The game journal in an editorial, says 1t
behooves both England aud France to con-
slider whether the time has not arrived for
recognizing the Southern Confederacy.
NJ -. narLra xyaf
the Washington Government has not spoken,
but if the theory of some of its cotempo-
raries be correct, that Government really
resides in the New York press. The ques-
ton of peace was really decided when the
| HdRsa left. The same paper says the arbi-
tration principle has been ridden to death by
iDjudicious friends and condemns the policy
of dividing English opinion at the present
time.
The coupons for the January dividends on
| the Virginia bonds have been returned by
Barring Brothers, with the answer, "No ad-
vices to pay" The same answer 10 antici-
pated relative to the debts of the other South.
| erD States.
The London Morning Post regrets that the
| Washington Cabinet has evinced no alacrity
to avail themselves of the respite granted by
England, and draws unfayorable deductions
therefrom. ed.
| Inc O0siy NeWSi per cOHHdg mus IN tut
delay encouraging signs of moderation and 9
general disposition on the part of the Wash,
ington Government TO act with reason anC
justice.
The Paris Temps is assured that the U niteC
States Attorney General will give an opiHiol
that Mason and Slidell should be delivered up
The Times reproduces a letter written Il
William Brown, of Liverpool, in which Nj
Seward repudiates the idea that the Amer
can Government could ever bo guilty of 8
gross violation of its faith as to confiscat
in time of war money invested in American
securities In time of peace.
The Tunes in an editorial on the subjec
thinks It is not an iAopportune moment I
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NUMBER III

bring forward this declaration, the more
particularly as EnRland has been menaced by
threats Of confscstion by journals evidently
in communication with the Washington
Government.
The article concludes by expressing hopes
for peace, but declaring that threats will &C.
cemplish nothing-ths only solution being
the release of the prisoners.
Mr.. Cardwell, N. P, in a speech at Oxford
anticipated that America would accede to
England's demands; but il not, he believed
that England would have just cause for war.
He deprecated the attacks made on American
institutions, and urged that the present was
not the time for irritating comments.
Several vessels were loading cotton at
Liverpool for New York.
1t is rumored that a serious attempt is
about to be made to settle terms for the
evacuation of Rome.
On New Years, the Pope received General
Guion and the French officers. Guion spoke
of his devotion toward the Pope, aud the
latter thanked him for the sentiments ex-
pressed. The Pope concluded by bestowing
his benedicton on the Emperor and the
whole French company.
The Roman Committee has declined to
issue Roman consos. The Pontifical Gov
ernment, after March %, 1863, would not be
recognized by the Italian Government. From
the moment the Italian Parliament declared
Rome the Capital Of Italy, the temporal
power of the Pope is legally terminated.
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From the Journal Of Commerce.I
A Fiery Ordeal.

To be General is to expose oneself to a
great variety of mishaps; but thus far the
casualties experienced have not been inflicted
by the enemy, by any means. The record of
the war stands something as follows;
Lieutenant General Scott, broken down
by excessive exertion.
General Fremont, retired into privacy on
account of finsubordination or incompetency.
General Pierce, extinguished by the battle
of Great Bethel.
General Igor sacrificed"
Colonel Baker, ditto.
General Mcclellan, prosecuted by the Abo-
litionists.
General Sherman, condemned by the anti
slavery propsga,ionists.
General Phelps, pronounced "insane" on
account of the extraordinary proclamation
from Ship Island.
General Stone, charged with outrageously
insulting United States Senator.
General Sigel resigns on account of alleged
shabby treatment.
General McKinstry, under arrest for al
legged misbehavior.
Several others, like General Patterson and
General Benham, have been the subjects OF
severe criticism. Nor has the navy wholly
escaped from similar misfortunes.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

A SMUGGLER CAUaHT-235 900 NEEDLES
Mr.. Simouson, Deputy Surveyor at Prince
ton, arrived here Thursday night, having
in custody New Yorker-an Israelits-
who was vending his way to the sunny do
minions of JEFF. Davis, and who, to avoid the
excitement incident to a passage through
this city, disembarked from the cara at
Princeton, aud secured carriage to take
him to Mt Vernon. Mr.. SimonsOn took the
liberty of opening the gents trunks, much
to the smugglers dissatisfaction, and
found therein "large and valuable assort-
ment" Of needles aud linen thread, and let.
tiers addressed to parties in the South. Mr.
Simopson at once took the Israelite aud his
baggage into his custody, and delivered both
TO the Surveyor Of this port.
The trunks contained 235, 900 needles,
which, in all probability, will never reach
the destination designed for them. The
contrabsnd dealer, after paying all the ex-
penses of his arrest, was released, aud leaves
for New York this morning, to lay in an
other supply of goods for the Southern
markell EOansUiLle journal, llh.
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POSTAL RULES,


Many errors occur by persons not observing the
following regulations In depositing letters, papers
or miscellaneous publications in the Ofioe for
mailing:
ALL DRoP-LETTEEs MUST BE PREPAID BIT POSTAGE
sTAhPs.
Prepayment, by stamps required on all letters 70
places within the United States.
Such prepaid TOLL Be sen! 10 The Dead Letter
ONCE aud the party addressed uiH not Be notified, a.
heretofore.
Prepay nent, by stamps, required on all transient
printed matter, foreign and domestic
By inserting the county in which the 0ihoe is To-
tion igbt be detected and mistakes In mailing be
avoided. 80
The postage on sheet music maps, enOraVings, lhS
graphs on photographic pThts rollers or IN paper
coteTs; hooks boIRd or unbound; photographic pdp~
and letter envelopes, th packages not exceeding ~ dny
ease four pounds, Is al the rate Of cent ounce
or JTdcoR of 10 any place u the Unfed States
an oUncs eT fraction Of an Ateea hundred
miles, prepaid by postage stGmps; ,., -
Same rates on cards, either blank or Prlntedi anu
blanks Ia packages weighing at least eght ouneess
and seeds or cuttings In packages not eA0eeoluG
''s- REGISTRY OFFICE.
Valuable letters for part Of the United Statess
Canada Great Britain, Fra oe, Holland, the Italian
States or States Of the German Austrian Postal
Office, between the hours of ~ A. NJ and p: M.
Teers 70 be rS0iJlsr0d Vi not Be received AZ later
ASNT' oyr,rx uouus
Once open from A. NJ. to p. IA.
Open on Sundays from to l0h A; n; =.
Cincinnati. December 5, 1861.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, January l5.-The Senate
in extra session to day confirmed the nomi.
nation of E. NJ. Stanton as Secretary of War.
The result of various conferences held
here by the Board of Trade, Chambers of
Commerce, and the banking institutions
with the Secretary OF the Treasury, may be
summed up thus:
l. The general views of the Secretary of
the Treasury are assented to.
2. Banks will receive and pay out United
States notes freely, and sustain, in all proper
ways, their credit.
g. The Secretary will in the next two
weeks, in addition to the current daily
payments of 81, 100000 in United States
notes, pay further sums of at least 500, 900, 900
in Z 10 bonds to such public creditors as
desire to receive them, and thus relieve the
existing pressure upon the community.
4. The issue of United States demand
notes not to be increased beyond the fifty
millions now authorized, but it is desired
Congress " i'll extend the provisions of ex-
isting loan act to enable the Secretary OF the
Treasury to issue in exchange for United
States demand notes, or in payment to cred
itors, notes payable in one year bearing 65
per cent. interest, convertible into Z 10
three } ears bonds, or to borrow under ex-
istiDg provisions either two hundred and
fifty or three hundred millions.
8. 1t is thought desirable Congress should
enact a general currency law relative to
currency and banking associations, embrac-
ing the general provisions recommended by
the Secretary in his report.
6. 1t is expected this action will render
the making of United States demand notes a
legal tender, and any increase beyond what
is authorized unnecessary.
Five hundred men are at work to day
constructing railroad from Washington to
Alexandria over the Long Bridge. 1t is
expected to be in operation in three weeks
The case of Fremonts Adjutant. Gen.
eral iMcKeever) has been dismissed. HI
is now the mustering-in officer of the
army.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

DOES THE WORLD HATE PmTY Pin an
swer to this question, the celebrated Sydney
Smith says at is not true that the world
hates piety. That modest and unobtrusive
piety which fills the heart with humane
charities, and makes a man gentle to others
and severe to himself, is an object Of uni
yersal love and veneration. But mankind
hate the lust of power when it is vailed un-
der the gsrb Of piety; they hate cant and
hypocrisy; they,hate advertisers and quacks
in piety; they do not choose to be insultedi
they love to tear folly and impudence from
the altars which should only be a sanctuary
for the righteous and the good"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

John L. Green, proprietor of an eating
saloon at Rhinebeck Station, at the great
risk of his life, jumped upon passing train
OF cars, on Sunday afternoon, to apprise the
engineer that one of his cars was on fire.
Crawling over the top of the cars, moving at
the rate of 20 miles an hour he finally sue
ceeded in hailing the engineer and the train
clothes, calicoes, &c, &o., was switched of,
and the flames extinguished, after damage
to the amount of 81, 500 had been done. In
consideration of the heroic conduct of Me-.
Green, the Company sent him a check for
$25 and pass on the road for one year.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

To the communication in yesterdays
Pass complaining of me imposing stupid
reading matter, on the public, say harsh
epithets, and many of them are only the
Argument of an old scold, that can desire no
other reply, as that debating the reading of
the public shows. But shat writer is one
of the people, no doubt, and wisdom shall
die with them" making them sensitively
alive TO my theory, that proves though this
be 60, men will be created up, to conceive,
adopt. and follow men, aud better wisdom
created in its place, dispensing with "his
literary resurrecticnist," by a recreation OF
mems Conceptions, and wisdom, when there
will be TO men, mo darkness profound en-
shrouding the CoMIKG MAN" the then index
' ->- "'' JAMES RILEY.
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Desperate Fight with a DTulo Thief.

LOUISVILLE, January l5.-Three police
officers this afternoon went to the suburbs
to arrest Samuel Ronk for mule stealing.
They found him at one Finley's, and broke
open the door, when Ronk shot policeman
Benjamin Rust dead, and slightly wounded
- Kirby. Policeman Williams then
struck Ronk, breaking his jaw, and captur-
ing him. Rust was extensively known, and
his death is universally regretted.
No news South of here.
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From Cairo-The Advanee FairIy BEGUN

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Journal.l
CHICAGO, January 10 General Grant and
staff embarked on the Chancellor this morn
ing, and took the field at Fort Jefferson.
Dispatches have been received from the
advance column under General MeUlernand.
1t is Oh the march, and will encamp at May
field, KY, tonight Camp Beauregard is
SO near May field thatthe rebels must fight or
run.
General Grant reviewed the troops CON-
posing the second division this afternoon,
and Informed them be should march thirty
miles by to morrow morning. The greatest
enthusiasm prevails among the troops.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

DEsPoNDMG CHRIsTIANs.-When in a de-
spending mood, look on the good things
which God has given you in such bOuntiful
profusion, and at the greater good things
which he has promised you in the next
world, and a cheerful gratitude may take
the place of dependency. Don't dwell on
brighter aspects. "He who goes into his
garden to seek for cobwebs and spiders, no
doubt will find them; while he who looks
for flower may return into his house with
one blooming in his bosom.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

W. @. Foster, Of Lambeth, England, has
teken out patent for making waterproof
brick, which is alleged TO meet all desired
requirements. In moulding the bricks, a
glazing material is placed in the middle of
each; this vitrihes in the burning operation,
and damp therefore can not penetrate
through them, while their surfaces preserve
toe adhesive properties Of Common bricks
with mortar, .. lr"..HH
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

"STREEr JUMPIAG."-U nder this head the
Denver NeUs complains that some acquisitive
individuals are jumping" the streets ia that
city and making claims therein, despite all
laws and ordinances TO the contrary.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

The editor of the Jacksonville Democrat
has been shown q ball of real cotton, grown
on the farm Of Mrs Perdy, in Clarke County,
Ind, and speaks Of II as tne specimen OF
the staple.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

TIE QUESTION SETTLED The Halifax, IN.
S.)Debsting Club have decided after three
nights debate, that the South had right 10
secede from the Union.
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WHEELER Z WILSON'S
Sewing Machines
PRICES REDUOEBI

FWTHI WHEELEH q WILSON SEW
n IHG-hAOHIHH COMPANY, having gainsA
all their Bulta et law with infringing manufaas
turerl, propose that the public shall Be benentod
thereby and have accordingly REDUCED THM
PRICES OF their 5ewinE machines.
Having nj hde, for over seven years, the most poz-
alar Family Sewing.meohins IN the country, and
noy emplytnE RliQQQ, 0Q9 IN their business, eRS
making OhN HUNDRED mAOHINEa pev daY
ghey are prepared with suoh extrnort iAar7 faoiA.
entire Satisfaction. All our Machines are madg
equally we'll, and are
WARRANTED THRna YEARS
Ths difference in price being merely dirS7OaOO n
91,3O5 Machines sold in 1853, being don thS
sales OF any otheT company in the Union.
Awarded the First Premium In the
0g FAIRS OF 1858, 1855 AND 1890,
And at the Cincinnati Mochanioa' Institute ~
EOOR SUCCESSIVE YEARS we have taksz -
BiFHt Premium over en competitors a. the best
BEST FAMILY sEwING-MAoHIHA
It uses 10 shuttle, makes tine lock-stitoh Aliks9
both sides OF the goods, leaving chain or TidHa
on the undor.aide Of the seam; and uses but bah
A. much thread as the chain stitch machines.
send or call for Circular containing prteoA
testimonials, etc,
sWra. SUMMER 4 CO., AgeEts9
m West Fourth-st.
PIXIES oPERA-HoUsB.
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Death of the Chief Clerk cf the Treas.

WASHINGTON, January l5.-Mr. Rodman,
Chief Clerk of the Treasury Department,
died this morning after few days illness.
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Rl p. .BELKNAP, DKEFIsT:-
HDO Teeth extracted in most cases without E9AaGf
rain, or the least danger, by a simple pro-b4$gtk
cess, practiced by no other person. Ardh.
cial Teeth made, and all operations pertaining e
Dentistry executed with professional skill. VIII
render entire satisfaction or no charge.
Teeth extracted for the poor free.
OFEIuE-1H1 Vest Fourth -st., O1p., u. oc2
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NOTES BY THE WAY.
Being assured that there will be no gen.
eral engagement at Bowling Green at pres
ent, unless brought on by the rebels, con-
cluded to wait the progress Of events in the
Department of the Cumberland, and mean
while take look at the Department Of the
Missouri, from head. quarters.
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Go where you will you see some one who
is in the service of the Government, who
draws bis pay from the United States Treas
ury. You see officers and soldiers on every
railroad train, at every station, in every city
and village, on every steamboat. The sky
blue army overcoat of its privates is every
where present, or the black Petersham with
the double row of bright buttons worn by
officers. l have no doubt that the y uited
States Government has nearly a million men
in its immediate employ. There are six
hundred thousand soldiers to begin with, it
is said. Then there are civilians in service
host in the qdartermasters', and commits
sares', and medical departments. There are
inspectors, agents-a host of them buying
corr, hay and oats, on CommissOn-a pro-
Ct eding which should be Immediately
stopped. l have personal knowledge of the
fact that men are making immense sums by
purchasing forage on commission. There
are men purchasing machinery lumber, coal
ship builders and joiners. There are tele-
grsph men There are clerks without num-
ber. There are thousands of stevedores,
teamsters; and there is the multitude afl )at
on the sea manning our navy. Who doubts
that they number more than a million2
Itis stated by the Secretary of the Treas
ury that the expenses are two millions day,
| but that is low estimate. Who does not see
that with the frauds, eakages and commits
sions, that the expenses must be much more
| than that? Without applying arithmetic
we have only to think of what it costs to pay
a single sodier-$l3 per month and rations
! Of hat it costs to feed the hundred thousand
horses; what to hire hundreds of ships; what
to supply them with coal; what to pay the
transportation of a million of men from home
to the camp from the camp to the field. Let
| auy one who has the time, patience and
courage for the task take the army reguIa-
tons, go over with the lists, make the lowest
estimate possible, and have no doubt that
be will figure up a thousand millions of dol
lars of expenditures for the year 1862 How
are we to pay it? How pay the interest;
how raise seventy millions to pay the interest
as it shall mature2 for unless we can show
capitalists that the interest can and will be
paid, public confidence will be gone oul
cause weakened, and financial ruin will stare
US in the face.
have been led to this train of remark by
listening to the conversation of men in the
cars, and by the appearance every where o.
men in the employ of Government. The peo
pie begin to talk about it. They begin Il
mistrust Treasury notes. They ask if yor
have not got the change, the gold or silver
when you pay q bill. There are unmistak
able signs of q trembling confidence. It il
time they were needed.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-16

WURsTRRN MUSE UM-SYOAMORE-
w STREET, near Third where can be seen
over $50 900 different Curosties in the same build
ing; Wax Statuary Of the most prominent persons
that ever lived Scenes Of all the late Battles. Lv:
ing Wonders-the African Boa Constructor, 2T feet
in length, weighing 1856 pouuds the Arctic Rats I;
millions ( Curiosities, too numerous to mention.
Admission only ONE DIME to all the show the
desi.tf WM. M. ALLEN, Lessee.