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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
THE BATTLE NEAR SOMERSET

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The Postofice De-
partment is arranging secure and prompt con.
veyance of letters to and from the soldiers of
the Potomac army.
A dispatch has been received at Headquarters
OF the Army, from Louisville, LIST, giving the
particulars Of successful attack on the enemy
10 the neighborhood of Somerset, Ky. General
Burnside says the alacrity, vigor and gallantry
displayed BY our troops, are highly commenda.
Bile. -
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News from Phllaselphia Papers.

PHILADELPHIA, April la special to the
Bulletin says: The news from Vicksburg and
vicinity has an uniavorsbie aspect Dispatches
received here state that the expedition through
Steel's and Blackwster bayous into the Yazoo, is
failure. Admiral Porter succeeded in getting
through both bayous with the gunboats, and pro-
ceeded Is or 80 miles furtheoin Deer and Roll
ing Forks, when he encountered small force Of
rebels, who so annoyed him with sharp shooters
and distractions in the channel, that further
progress was impossible without the co-opera-
sion of infantry, which came up next day. The
enemy had, in the mean time, put trees into the
stream, making it impossible. They annoyed
tie gunboats, and seemed to be gathering in
considerable force. Reinforcements of infantry
were marched to their assistance on Monday,
aad, coming up TO the beleaguered boats. found
the latter completely hemmep in by distractions
in front and rear. Skirmishing coutirued all
day, when, the rebels being reinforced, the gun
boats were withdrawn and commenced to re-,
treat, the whole force having embarked on
transports uesr the head of Black bayou. tor
their return to Youngs Point. The Federals
lost ten OF twelve privates killed and wounded.
The rebel loss Is unknown, but is supposed to
DO considerable. s .4g ~ 80
The Enquirer's Baton Rouge correspondent
makes q statement to the eff ct that Gen. Banks
really made serious attempt on Port Hudson.
but wss foiled BY the steamers conveying the
troops being sucked in BY crevasse, cut by the
rebels, and one, the Morning Light, put in i'm
minens peril The object Of the expedition, ac-
cording to the correspondent, was 70 get to the
northward Of the rebel batteries, by marching
around them on the west side of the Mississippi
A Vicksburg letter announces the seizure of
Z, 800 bales Of cotton, some 40 miles of Lake
BY our forces. Every bale was
marked &C, s, Ar slf. s4f7-s
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
Grand DelnOnstration.

NEW YORK, April "A grand demonstration
.of Union Leagues is announced for the llth
inst. The anniversary of the attack on Suns
ter: Loyal Leagues throughout the country are
invited to send delegates.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04

asa Broad. widow lady, for many years a
resident Ut Ofham. England, recently died in
that town in the one hundred and third wear Of
ner age. Up to within . short time of her death
sne vas able to read and write without the aid
OF glasses. and she was in the habit of walking TO
tne neighboring town Of Mailing and back. On
the anniversary of her hundredth birthday
'soy was suggesting to her the amount of relief
she would experience BY using q walking stick,
when the characteristic reply was: "6ut, nv
dear, 1t makes one look 90 ancient"
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04

WASHINGTON, April dispatches from the
Mississippi Squadron embrace reports from the
commanders of the several vessels that attempts
cd % pass Port Hudson on the night Of the 18th
Of March, in which it appears that they had
reached the last and most formidable batteries.
and were congratulating themselves in having
gained the tara Of the river, when the Nissis-
sippi grounded. Fearful that this vessel. uudsr
the falling fire Of the enemy, would tall into
their hands, she was deliberately DESTROYED hv
her commander, after the removal of ali on
board. No private effects were saved. This
nishsp 70 the Mississippi caused the derarre-
nens OF the we'll conceived programme Of 1d-
Diral FArrsgut for the passage Of al tho vessels
The fighting 10 described % In the highest de-
cree ceeditsble.
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From se. Thomas.

NEW YoRx, April Capt. Luce, Of the Brit.
ish bark, Crusoe, who arrived here yesterday,
from St Thomas, March 18th, reports that two
English screw steamers, the Pet from England,
and the Iris which had previously landed car
sailed on the 18th for Secessia. The British
higate Pheton sailed in company with them O.
. convoy. The British steamer Neptune arrived
the same day from England. She was to start
for Confederate port in few days
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C0mplete Union Victory IN Rhode VsIan 4

Complete Union Victory In Rhode Island
PRovIDEscE, April SECOND dispatch.-Re.
publican Unionsts carried every town in the
Eastern Congressional District, except Newport.
James g. Smith is elected Governor by about
$500 majority. Thomas A. jerks is elected to
Congress from the Eastern District BY about l..
900 majority. Nathan T. Dillon is elected from
the Western District by about 900 majority
The Legislature stands, on joint ballot Support.
ers of Smith, rs; opponents, 26.
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From California.

continues at Nsps and Solano Counties It ia
believed q number of secessiorists have a secret
organization contemplating hostile movements.
Many loyal citizens have armed themselves.
Gen. Wright has ordered detached troops from
Fort Point to increase the garrison of Benicia
Nothing but recklessness amounting to insanity
could induce secessionists to make any hostile
demonstrations in this State. The Assembly
has passed bill Furnishing privateers and aiders
Of reasonable enterprises, fixing death penalty
During the month Of March two hundred gold,
silver and copper mining companies have been
organized in San Francisco for the ayowed pur.
pose of developing mines in California, Nevada,
and Northwestern Mexico, having . nominal
capital of upwards of eighty millions. ssal..
Sailed, the ship Lookout, for Manzaniila. III.
d Legal tenders So. u .essl
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From new OrIeans.

NEW YoRk, April 1.-The steamer Cromwell
from New Orleans the 25th, arrived this even
ing. Fugitives from the Rebellines continue to
arrive, With reports of great destitution. Got
ton In email quantities continues to be received
in New Orleans.
The people in the country parishes of Louisi.
ana are in starving condition. The rebels in
New Orleans persist in the statement that Far
ragus has been captured, and much solicitude is
felt by the Unionists, to hear by way Of the
North of his safety, which was probably graft
fed on the 26th, q the Cromwell passed the
steamer Star of the South going up the river
that day. ~ 81
Gen. Banks had 70 -established his headquars
ters at New Orleans.
It is reported that Growers brigade had been
sent to reinforce Gen. Weitzle, Who is holding .
strong position at Barrick Bay.
No official report Of Doubleday's expedition
opposite Port HUDSON, is yet received at New
Orleana ~ ass .s
A new. plan of operations, it is said, is to be
adopted, involving the expeditions to clear the
rebels from the Atchafalaya and Red Rivers,
thus cutting of the enemy's supplies from Texas.
The rebsls have strong Notifications at Bent,
Louisiana Pass, and it is reported that the ram
Queen of the West is located there
A secession report is that Msgruder and Kir>
by Smith have joined their forces, as it would
place Texas at the mercy of our navy.
The failure of Banks attack upon Port Hud-
son, was owing to the fact that Farragut started
at night instead Of just before daylight. Eight
hours before the time agreed upon, thus proven
ting Gen. Banks getting his artillery in position
to draw the rebels from their entertainments.
4 Gen. Banks and Gen. Grover are reported to
have been within 600 yards of the enemy's bat
teries, the night the feet passed Pert Hudson.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
From Fortres. mocro.-

FORTRESS MONROE, April The steamboat
Metamora left Fortress Monroe for City Poin,
last night with 1000 prisoners for exchange,
A steamer has arrived from Baltimore .;.h
700 rebel prisoners, they soon start for Ci. .,
Point
The steamer State Of Maine has arrived from
City point with 900 prisoners, including -
officers, also civilian prisoners.
The Richmond papers of the 3let contain m
telegraph news. TIE Richmond Sentinel cave
the Legislature agreed upon . bill for securing
. supply Of salt 1t authorizes the inprsssmen,
Of the salt works on State account
A Charleston paper of the eth has the fol-
lowing: There are four steamers now at the
wharf that have arrived from Nassau snice Sun.
day last with valuable cargoes. Notwithstanding
tho blockade, the city at present is enjoy
ing larger direct foreign trade than it ever had
before.
A proposition is before the Council of Mobile
70 withdraw the license Of trade from tie aliens
who have claimed foreign protection sgains. the
action Of tie conscript law.
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Washington News.

oOAAAAs Z sVAA ASOvVBs
WASHINGTON. April 1.-The War Department
to-day finally finished its list of Provost Mar
shals for the several States. It will be announ
ced in few days. A number of civilians hay,
been appointed. ,' A*1P1 :
Arrangements are completed for releasing al
Union prisoners held by the rebels u si.
The day after the announcement Of the inten
ton of the Medical Department to manufacture
its own quinine the price has declined SO pe.
cent. The Department has received proposals
offering to furnish it at reduction of 70 cents
per ounce. CIR
WAsHINGros, April 1.-The Treasury Departs
ment will soon Issue circulars containing full
information to those DESTROYS of organizing com
psnies under the recently enacted Banking and
National currency law. Numerous applications
have already been made, some specifying the
amount Of capital, while others are deficient In
this particular. - ao. sss.l 3Ia
The First Comptroller of the Treasury, Robt,
w. Taylor, though confirmed at least a month
ago, has not yet entered upon his duties.
A schooner was captured in the lower river
yesterday, engaged 10 smuggling between Mary.
ryland and Virginia Twenty Eve persons we're
captured aboard, including several Ex.W ash
ingtonians Of notoriety. The cargo was extern
sive, consisting Of quinine, morphine, Conieder
ate uniforms, internal machines Of novel CON.
struction, blankets, boots. SHOES, SOAP, coffee.
and three mail bags filled with small PACKAGES
and 1850 letters, some of which seriously com.
promise various parties in this city and Msry.
land. Among the parcels were presents for
Miss JEFF Davis, and presents for Mr.. and Mrs
JEFF. Davis. - bga 65ley-- -.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Tae account of the
capture of the schooner Jane Morley, with con.
trabands and contraband goods, on the Lower
Potomac, it appears from the Star, from which
the story was copied, is an invention.
The public land to be sold next summer en-.
braces in Washington Territory nearly three
millions of acres, in Kansas one hundred and
orty five thousand acres, and in Michigan thirty.
eight thousand acres. sd 81 20 -
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04

+. PROVIDENCE, April 1.-The triumph of the
Republican Union candidates is complete
Smith is elected Governor, and Messrs. jerks
and Dixon members of Congress, BY handsome
majorities. The supporters have large ma
jority in both Houses Of the Legislature.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
kaeer from Havana.

NEW YORK, April 1.-The steamer Sheldrake,
from Havana 25th, has arrived here.
There is nothing later from Mexico. All quiet.
The st. Domingo prize schooner, Mary Jane,
from Nassau, has arrived here. She was cap
tured off Wilmington. Her cargo consists of
salt and coffee. PA - tE1e43s .3ta-{srss
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
Defeat Of the Rebels near Somerset.

LOUISVILLE, April Ian official Somerset
telegram says Gen Gilmore's forces attacked the
Rebels under Pegram in . strong position near
Somerset, yesterday, fought them five or six
hours and whipped them badly, driving them
towards the river. The rebels outnumbered
US 2 to I. Our loss does, not exceed 80. The
rebel loss not stated. 3sfz SO 1T -.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
NATIONAL BANK Ar ERIE.

ERlE, Pa, April la Nations, Bank at Erie
has oeen organized by n. Sanford & Co. and
associates, commence business Nay l.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
Buffalo HarboF Open.
BuyrALo, April 2-The harbor is open.
Several propellers left this afternoon,
Rebel Raid on the Kanawha.

PzILADxLPHIA, April "A special dispatch
from Cincinnati to-day says: On Monday last
jenkins Rebel Cavalry dashed into Point Pleas.
ant, Virginia, at the mouth of the Kauawha,
gained possession of the court house, fred seven
houses, plundered Others and burned several
thousand bushels of Government corn. Volun-
teers arrived from Gallipolis, Ohio, and the re-
bells were driven of, with the: loss Of killed
and IL prisoners, who were refused parole and
taken to Gallipolis. Te'egraphic communica-
ton IS cut OF along the Kanawha from Charles
ton to Peint Pleasant.
The Government steamer Victor No. 2 v.s
fred into at Halls Landing, 40 miles above Buf-
falo, on the Kanawha. One man was killed and
the boat completely riddled by musketry. The
Victor No. and General Meiggs finally Succeed.
ed in reaching Gsllipolis. The Victor and
b. 9. Levi are still up the Kanawha. and it ia
rumored they are captured by the rehels =
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
Welland Canal Oh,
For the FIorfII.

TORONTO, April 1.-Welland Canal opens fol
navigation on the 18th inst. s.s d
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04

BADGES FOE THE SOLDIERS. men of
Kearney's old division still follow the practice
which he inrugurated, of wearing red badges
upon their caps, to enable them to recognize
each other at all times. Gen Hooker has or.
dered the adoption of similar plan through.
out the entire army. Every soldier and regi-
mental Office is to wear badge which win in.
dictate to what corps or division he belongs
The form of the badge-a cross, crescent, star,
or como other symbol-will indicate the corps.
and its color the division, red making the frst
division, white the second. aud blue the third
This plan will enable staff and general officers
to learn 1t glance to what command strag-
g!ers belong, and also to identify those in bat~
tic Who become CONSPICUOUS either for good or
bad conduct.
While patriots are busy defending their coun
try, partisans are busy looking after the bones
of the democratic party. As of Alexander
the coppersmith, so let say of the copperheads,
"the Lord reward them according to their
wcrks.n
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
From savannah.

"a NEW YORK, April LA Hilton Head letter Of
the 9th, says: 81 wrote you a day or two since,
of the alarming destitution existing in the city
of Savannah. Since then we have received into
our lines several deserters from the rebel defen-
ces at Austin's Bluffs and Thunderbolt, who more
than confirm my statements. They affirm that
the. daily rations to the troops consist Of four
ounces of bacon and seven Of corn meal. In
consequence of their privations, very many of
the rebel troops are falling SICK and all are tain-
ing illness. The last batch of deserters who
came in assert that only the fact that they are
kept inside the post on duty constantly, prevents
the entire regiment to which they belonged from
deserving. From what is deemed to be source
entirely trustworthy, learn that all the women
and children have been ordered out of Savannah
They left the city On Monday and Tuesday-this
measure was induced, not more by fear Of an
attack than by the inability of the commanding
General to subsist troops, while so many non.
cOMbatants were to be fed. 81
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For tho Flosilla.
New YORK, April 2-Several hundred seamen
left for the Mississippi fotilla yesterday.
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BURLINGTON WEEKLY HAWK-EYE.
FROM CALIFORNIA.

sAx FRAHc1sco, April mo noteworthy
change Of the markets since the sailing of the
last steamer.
Trade has been quiet Specslation in mining
stocks are occupying large portion of the time.
Merchants in the interior Of the State are back
ward in seeking spring supplies of merchandise.
Atlantic currency exchange, to-day, sells at
the rate Of 45@48 premium on gold in New
York. Sterling 48 pence.
California Merchants Marine Insurance Com
pany was organized yesterday.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04
TeM York News.
Union TflunpA.

New YoRK. April 1.-Two more gunboat
were launched yesterday.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04

A Gentleman who arrived here this evening
from Winchester says perfect reign of terrier
exists in the surrounding country, caused By
guerrilla bands prowling about and committing
depredstions 90 the property of Unionists. !
The President and Secretary of War were in
consultation several hours to day making 90.
pointments of Provost Msrshals. They will
probably be announced to morrow.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-04

A New Orleans letter, dated March l2, says:
Some changes have been made here regarding
the native regiments; the Cd, I believe, has had
all its officers changed from colored to white,
and the 4.h, now in process Of organization, ia
recruited exclusively by white officers. This
may relieve our service Of the difficulty of hay-
ing the two races brought in contact about head.
quarters, aud will relieve tho white soldiers of
the obligations of ''saluting the negro" while on
guard; and possibly these "hardships" must be
done away with; but must, IL justice to hisso-
~, bear testimony to the fact. that the lst and
I'd regiments, Native Guards, were, from my
personal observation, well differed by men Of
their own color-by men, indeed. who, 80 far a.
can judge, were capable and enthusiastic In the
performance Of their duties
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
BROWNS
Portland Commercial College.

/ COATED 1850 in the Hanson Block, No. l6l Mid
IL die street. The rooms have recently been made
new, and furnished neatly, and the most pleasant
IN the city. One separate room for Ladies. l pre-
sent my thanks tor the extensive patronage, and
promise as In the past pains shall be spared in the
future. have removed from No l64 to l6l Middle
street The Principal has had 20 years experience.
Diplomas will be given TO those Ladies and Gentle
men who pass through thorough courses for Ac-
countants. Terms will be reasonable. My Institu-
College Cincinnati, Ohio. the first and Oldest in the
United States. My teaching and plans are modern,
and the most improved and approved, rs the first
2dss business men have and will testify.
- Practically taught follows Book X eepng
Navigation, Commercial Law, Native. business and
Ornamental Writing. Commercial Arithmetic, Cor
respondence. Card Marking, &C. Teaching from
printed writing copies and text books are avoided.
Each Student receives separate instruction. Intri-
cate Accounts adjusted Certain evenings will be
devoted to Ld1 Lectures, If expedient.
Mr.. Is. would refer to a recommendation from
his Students of this city who acting business
men. accountants, SC, containing above four hun
dred signatures part of which be seen in print
in the hall at the entrance to his Rooms, q few of
which follows
We have been taught by actual experience that
the method of instruction pursued by Mr. X. N.
BROWN OF this city, in teaching the art of Writing
and the complicated series of Book Keeping. has
been eminenty successful and take pleasure in
publicly acknowledging our indebtedness TO him for
whatever skill and facility in adjusting accounts we
may possess:
Philip Henry Brown, Jas Ocutt Brown, Stephen
ii. Cummings. w. w. Thomas, Jr, Samuel Chad
wick, Augustus Cummings, Jason Berry, John y.
RUSSELL Fred. A. Prince John IL. Hall, George E.
Thompson, John b. Coyle.Jr., Fred. IL. Small, John
NJ. Stevens, and 300 others.
eR-The services OF Sea Captain Is secured TO
teach Navigation, who has had 40 years experience
as practitioner. febS do wsm33
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
FREE-sTATE COLONIES.

Large and choice bodies of land offered furnish for
Colonies every desirable facility Evidently is the
best policy to emigrate in colonies 1t easy, prac-
tical, and most beneficial II only requires cooper
alton, with some one or more a committee. to cor
respond with and combine individual action This
plan secures desirable neghbors creating among
them strong bond of unon it increases social en-
joyment, and the outlay of money and labor by each
In improvements benefits the Others and adds large
iy to the value of their neighboring farms
Persons disposed to form Colonies by making the
proper efforts costing little but their time and atten-
tion will find ii for their interest to confer with the
undersigned.
N0W rs THE TINE, with prudent forethough
and action to secure with little money. rich farms
and happy homes which must rapidly increase i'm
value.
A Large Sectional Map,
The shaded parts showing the exact locality of all
the land offered for sale can be had by remitting
cents to the undersigned.
Circulate the Documents.
PAMPHLETS containing skeleton Maps showing
railroad connections. and giving full and reliable in
formation about the soils productions markets cl-
mate, healthfulness. &C. of Northern Missouri are
furnished gratuitously for Judcious distribution in
forming colonies by any reasonable quantity on per.
sonal application. or by mail, TO
GEORGE S. HARRIS,
Land Agent Hannibal and 81. Joseph Railroad Co.
As CITY EXCHANGE :. BOSTON, MASS.
apll d2w
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

FINHE undersigned has been appointed Agent for
In the United States and British North America man.
ufactured by HENRY woop 3 Co. Of Liverpool.
for Marine Railway Chains. made 10 order and 10
pattern, with the Sprocket wheel to match and war.
ranted to ht These chains are made of an iron pe-
euary suited to this purpose, which, BY actual test
SHOWS It's average breaking strain TO be s. tons per
inch OF sectional area Parties wishing good and re-
liable chains will do well to examine those in actual
service.
Marine Railway Track Irons drilled with the
countersunk holes aud the Bolts to match; also
Spikes Of all kinds Screw Bolts Lag Screws and All
kinds Of forging done to order. and Of quality and
Mr. G. feels confident he can supply the above or.
where. Address H0RACEI CRANDALL.
Submarine Engineer
tanlo 62dlawlys NEW BEDFORD, Mass