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Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
relief Store. for Richmond,

BALTIMORE, Nov. ls.-The supplies sent To
day to Richmond, by c. &. Fulton, from the
Baltimore American Relief Fund, were eight
barrels of molasses, fourteen barrels Of -four,
aud sundry boxes. The whole cost of provi,.
ions thus far sent from the fund is s., 800.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
HNSOyER JuH,1Ius, \
Gov, Andr, WIS Mes.nus

We arc Indebted 10 A. l.. FernaId, Esq.,. of
III" State Department "f Massachmactts. Tor an
"iicial printed copy Of Gov. Anirrwa addrca8
To the Legislature OF that STATE, on the occasion
"f the recent extra session, Nov. II,
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
DELAWARE POLITICS,

WILMINGTON, DEL, Nov. lS.-The reported
withdrawal Of Charles Brown, by the demo-
Gratis, as candidate for Congress, is not believed.
1t is thought that 1t is a trick of the party to
relax the zeal of the Union voters.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18

So The Confessions and Experience Of
AN INVALID. Published for the benefit, and As
warning and A CAUTION TO yovso MEN who suffer
from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay OF Man.
hood, etc., supplying at the same time THE MEANS
OF sELr CURE. BY one who has cured himself Al.
ter being put to great expense and injury through
by enclosing a post-paid addressed envelope,
single copies may be had of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
my 2S-iy Bedford, Kings County, N. y
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ourity for further hearing, and this morning AZ.
plitd for hi, .hield, He exhibited sn appointment
from Cspt. scheeffss special ofdcer, without sal
aIy, and his authority to act as county constable,
Sut nsvArthsless, the shield, was not returned to
Nm, IA 1t 10 ID thss Chief Justice Cartier
approves the action Of the Mstropeitan polies au-
tsorities in the pfsmisss The nsnber of psofssssd
doieotves in this townhas gotten to beh nuisance,
and II 10 high time the evil were modified.
Nif's-F -
GoLDEs sLuNBERs DIsrURBED.-This morn
ffe, Sb6utV1eo'eloek, while RousdsAaa- Deht00,
Of tho seventh precinct was goirg along c street
.hkween Four and a-half aud Third street he heard
some boys under porch making noise e-the ssme
-psssh @ssss wsrs seneeassd % ~ prsvisus nisht
the articles stolen from Mr. Cranes estsblishment.
The roundsnan struck light lind saw I'VE colored
boy sieeping eoundly. The porch 10 well boarded,
but on the inner side there Is an entrance tho top
one of the boards being loo,encd 10 opened BY the
boys and into their bed. chan ber they creep. Po-
lcemtn Maurice and Thompson arrested the boys,
whose names arc James Davis, Thomas Edward
B'rry, James Hawkins, George Pibsket, and Isaac
Boston. They were all locked up for six hours by
Justice Thompson.
CAxLrss DRivINa.-lA colofed boy, named
Charles Robinson, WAS arrested q Is morning BY
officer McColgan for fast and careless driving. He
was driving coal cart for Mr.. Riley at very
rspid rate on 7th street, and ran over white mao
nsmed John Sullivan. He ives fined 8. 20 by Jus ice
Thompson, in deiault OF which, he will be sent to
the work-house for the space Of sixty dsy'.
WHITTIER AwAY?-Cornelius Dcmpster was
arrested by officer German, Of the 10th precinct,
upon the charge OF stealing a Government horse
which WAS tied 10 post on Fstreet, near ~ street.
The horse was driven by teamster Damed Thos
s. Reeves, who Is quartered at Gieseboro' Point
Cavalry depot. He is valued at $i25, and was re-
turned 20 Reeves. Denpstcr was committed TO
Jail for court by Justice Boswell. He was caught
about Ave minutes AFTER the horse was taken, and
was going full int. whittier away,
HsAyY RoBBERY.-The old colored woman
who keeps the eating stand at the City Hi, was
robbed Of $500 Of her hard earnings last night, It
was taken fIom her home.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
Distinguishes Washington Rebel IN

1t Is currently reported through the city to.
day, and the report is credited, that Walter
in the city from Richmond, Virginia, where he
has been since the breaking out of the war, in
thorough sympathy with the rebellion. 1t is
stated that he was in Baltimore two days ago.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Do Public schools There are few va
cant seats in the Male and Female Grammar schools,
First District First and Second wards OF the ethyl
Tickets OF admission can be obtained by an early
application 10 either Of the undersigned.
J. o. WILSON,
3sJ New York ay,, bet. 18th aud 18th SITS.
VI. r. T. M0RsELL,
ass d street, opposite city Hal,
se23--tT Sub Board Trustees First District.
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10 ApvERrIseRs.-We call the attention oil
fusness men to the classification OF our advertise
meats wcintend to keep business eye tn this
matter for the benefit OF our patrons.
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contribution from Marshal Lsrnon aud
his Aids.

We learn from the .ubjoincd dispatch, ex-
uactcd from the im'rirop, that Marshal Lamon
md his aids were winged by n shot from Rich
mond which brought them down with sl25, to
he added t" the funds which Mr.. Fulton is col
Letting for the noble purpose Of relieving our
prisoner0 at Richmond;
HANoyER JuHI1IoS, Nov. II, 1858.
g. Z. Fulton, t'q baltimore imsrlranf
After leaving Baltimore for Gettysburg this
afternoon We learned, upon reading the 1ncr
,rau, that the rebels at Richmond refused 10 re-
Ccive ratiOns sent by the Government To our
soldiers who are prisoners there, but that pro.
visions sent by individuals have been received
hence. The sum of one hundred and twenty
dollars was Immediately subscribed on board
the car by my Assistant Marshas and myself
for the benefit OF our soldiers ht Richmond
'an You promptly use the money for their best
interest II 80, draw upon me at sight for th'
above amount. WAKD II. LANoS,
Us. Marshal Dist. OF Columbia
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
Volunteering In Boston.

BosroS, Nov. l7.-Mayor Lincoln has issued
stirring appeal to the citizens to promptly
tll up the quota Of soldiers required for the city
OF Boston. Meetings In furtherance of vol.
unteering are 10 be held iu all the wards on
Wednesday evening.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
NOTICE.

trI, PAPER is NOW FURNISHED By CAR
kiGr7 TO SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS CITY AND
~ GEORGETOWN AT THIRTY CENTS TER
n Nth
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a rebel force did rot croes the Rapidan aud
attack Fitzpatrick last Thursday, rs was re-
nnrtrl- II
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10. The Ladies' com prising the members
ami friends OF John Wesley Church, Connecticut
avenue, will open festival to raise means TO re-
psir The church. TO CONNIE nee this evening, the 18th
Mpt., at O'Clock, to continue week or two. We
hope our friends and the public generally VIII favor
Us with their patronage, Protection secured, and
ndmiss on free. Committee Of arfaDg ements, Mrs.
sarah Gasawsy, Mrs. Ellen johnson, Mrs Louisa
Brown, Miss Mary Brent. noiS-ss'
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18

Tnr only place where You can purchase hdia
Rubber goods Of all kinds at MGnutaefrers prices
At II. A, HALLS India Rubber Warehouse, 40
PennsylvAniA avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. Also, all kinds OF Rubber goods beauti'
iully repaired at short notice. mar 1-u
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18

The GREAT PENNSYLVANIA RouTE.--Th'
quickest and saiest route to the Northwest an
Southwest. Two through trains daily, and one o,
sunday. Soldiers tickets at Government rates 10
all the principal points In the North and West,
Ace Of the "Great PennsylvAnis Route" !" northeast
corner Pennsylvania avenue and Sixth street, un.
der National Hotel. Once open from .. IN. to
p. m. ion Sundays to +p. IN.
Z. o. NORTON,
aug Agent
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18

NOTICE Subscribers failing TO receive the
REPUBLICAN regularly will please notify this ONCE
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18

NcD and Fashionable "A large assortment Tor Dress
and Business wear. The kngiish Sack and Walk
Ing Coats excel IN beauty, grade and finish any
thing over offered In this city.
WALL, STEPHENS Co,
ocs-tf 322 Pa. av,, bet. Ninth and Tenth SITS.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
c0uRT pRocEEDINGs.

SUPREME CouRT-C CHEZ Justice Cdrtter.-Thc
supreme Court, this morning, was occupied with
the sickeis ont.oif oase. At aocloek the great
sewing machine osse came up, and before the court
aJourns the Chief Justice will render his decision
whether the appeal will be dismissed from his
court or whether II will be heard.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18

ALTERING THEIR PAss.-P. II. Hughes and
Iohn Hughes, the proprictors Of saloon near the
National. Race Course, were arrested Yesterday
and confined In the Central suardhouse by the or
der OF the Provost Marshal. The charge against
theniis altering pass whtch they had received
FOR the purpose OF carrying goods 10 their house.
The pass was to have Expired on the 9th inst, but
they chansedf to the iath. They are to be held
for punishment.
ALEXANDRIA IrENs.-The following items
a,c tak' from the Alexandria State Journal! a-
A Batch Of Robbe,ies.--Frederick Smith, butcher,
had his stall In the narket-house broken open on
Friday night last, and robbed OF acme meat and
small change, In all amounting 10 about 60. Last
evening several others were broken open, hut as
the butchers generally had removed their contents,
the thieves made \ dry haul. watchmAn 10 badly
needed at the msrket-house. FuH
The store Of Mr.. John Davidson, under Liberty
Hall, was entered through the back door At an
early hour Last nisht BY three thieves. They were
seen by two or thee citizens, who went to the
doer spd rlosedit thinking that by 81 doing they
would seoufs the thieves. They then sent for MI.
Hooper, clerk In the store ard as soon as he ar
rived they entered the b,'iIdipg, and found that
the thieves had made their exit through the win
dows!l - '-r -.-r .s"-a..7.l
During the short tine they were In the store
they succeeded in securing about sas or $40 In
small change, hne revolver, aud two OF three
boxes OF cigars. some OF the cigars were this
morning found In or near the market-house. Early
this morning, ofiooIs Gray, Stillwell ABd johnson
arrested Charles Triplett and william PHILIPPE on
suspicion, and sent them to the watch-house TO
await 4 hearing before the Mayor. They weIe
there but = short time before they brake out.
Thplett was soon captured, but PhiIlips made his
escape, Some SIS or SIS was found on these men
when they were arrested, Later in the day the
police xrrested a man by the name Of WoolIs, who
s charged with being an sceomplice in the robbery.
Woolls and Triplett had preliminary hearing
before Justice Penn this forenoon, who Icmanded
them to the county jail to await further hearing
4 Scouting Pary.-Lieut. Jackson, with fifteen
men OF the LIST Michigan cavalry, left this city yes
terdRy morning, on a scout to Prince William
county. At Accotink they weIe Joined by fifteen
men Of the Home Guard tmounted.)- They re-
turned to this city this morning. bringing in with
them three deserters from the i4th Connecticut
! volunteers. and three gueIillas. The guerillas
were Ezekiel Lynn, J. D. sheppard, a notorious
member OF kineheloe's band OF Chin-CApn RAN
gers, and Jas, X. Pearson. They were committed
10 the county iail by Col. Wells, and were 10 have
been sent this afternoon to Washington.
A Pd=e.-The schooner Alma, captured recently
| by the gunbost Seneca, while running into Dobay
Sound, Florida, passed this city yesterday on her
way to Washington in charge OF prize crew. We
learn that though this vessell was cleared at Nas-
sau, she was actually a Rhode Island vessel, and
was commanded by Rhode leland captain.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18

WHO WILL Be CURED I've desire to call
special attention to the advertisement of the celt-
brated DR.. NellnI which appears In another column
The DootorrS sale and reliable practito whore
akin and experience 10 guarantee that the unfOr
tunato victim of certain indiscretions with
hdence intruat his case In his hands. Let young
men be warned in time, and seek the best means Vi
ieltei
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
IDTTIltAL,l


HEApQuARTERs PnovoST MARsHAL's OritE,l
WAsHisGTos, ID. e, Nov. i2th, 1863.
Special orders, No. %.
The sale Of liquors is prohibited In the follow.
ing localities in addition to those named IN Spe-
cial Orders, No from these headquarters of date
November 1, 1853:
Squares iIi, so much thereof as fronts on G
street.
squares 232 2s 267 2ss 2ss 30, os7, 2es 396, sl7
a62, 3S3 3si 3s5 $50, &C., ilo +33 +a 49, 46s, 49,
5sI and squares c and D, on Maryland avenue, In
vicinity OF Government railroad depots, ard store
houses,
Squares 800, bOi, OIL, bi5 bt6 and ot7 In vicinity
Of sixth aud Seventh street whsrves.
Squares ISL and asa, SO much thereof A. front on
Louisiana avenue, In vicinity OF Central Guard
house. ... -l.r
Upon "the Mall" in the Vicinity OF the Monu
uent and Government csttle yards, or upon any
place In the vicinity Of Mount Pleasant, " Car
yer -" Stone" " Columbia College" Campbell
" Liucoin," " Douglas" emory" or "Armory
square" Hospitals.
The penalty for violation OF this order will bs
the same as specified IN Especial Orders No9."
BY command OF Henry u. Todd, Capt, and Pro
yost Marshal AS BAKER,
poi2-tf Lieut.. and Adjutant.
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astiuual gspnhlifaa.
u. q.
DAY Y...........NovEMBEs Is 1865.

AB. The once OF the National Rsgsbl,-
s-a 10 az 6ll Ninth street, betwssa Psna-
Siyauia avenue and d street.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
I snnon. OF Delaware, ncd Genera
seh,nek's Ordtr.I'f III

at least one sutler of the rebel army remained
behind at Culpeper with aeUnsiderablo stock
Of tobacco, TO offer for sale TO our troops. If
this is correct, 1t will he contiscnlcd and gra-
tuitousy supplied to our soldiers.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18
Amuseln lnents.

GROWERS THEATRE.-To-night Miss Lucille
Western will appear in her great character of the
"French Spy" which drew such great crowd and
Great d such a tremendous sensation last week.
It promises to prove quite as great an attraction
this time, If we can Judge from the boN-Jheet,
which exhibits the largest number OF 81 cured
sests OF any day this season, with two or three
exceptions. Added to this great attraction, is the
'drst appearance Of Miss Annie Ward. a favorite
young commedienne from Boston, who has the
reputation in the East Of being the most pronis-
ing young lady In her peculiar line Of Irish and
other character forts on the stage. We predict a
tremend housc at Growers tonight.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-18

Several English Officers are now qusrtercd
with General Meade.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-01-06
The Banks x) edition.

The following is an extract FROM prl-
vste letter written by q gentleman insi-
mately connected with the Expedition
commanded by Gen, Banks:
"Whoeyer looked for US, it is safe TO
say that nobody expected us here. Not a
soul looked fer Us, and hardly man on
board suspected our destination until the
flag ship was steaming up the Mississippi.
A hundred yesrs could not have given Us
finer voyage. All the indications of our
campaign are as suspicious as our voyage.
We arrived here on Sunday evening, and
on Tuesday morning ten thousand men
sailed for Baton Rouge, the first Rebel
position on the Mississippi. Whatever
happens, We shall not be idle. If ,hc
Army Of the Potomoc can ho'd the ReJet'
at Richmond, the Spring acW see US ,otlt
suJstantiaNy a re-estaLiisAsd nation.
"New Orleans, Dec. Is, 1862"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-01-06
HASTINGS.

A PATRIoT.-Col Van Derveer, of the
35th Ohio Volunteers, always Democrat,
and now fighting for the Union, wrote to
q brother, living in Vsllandigham's Dis
trics and about to cast his first vote, rs
follows:
"BARDsrows, KY, Sept. 6, 1862.
Dear Hauk-I have received your note,
asking my advice as how you should cast
your vote for Congressman. have no
hesitation in giving it. II | was at home,
| should never vote for any man but q
true friend of my country. No man who,
by speech or act, has favored this Rebel
lion no man who has refused to support
the Government 10 this Its trying emer-
eency, could receive any support from me.
/ would vote for Schenck never for Val
laudipham. Whenever Democracy is not
patriotism, then 1t is time to look for the
true friends of our institutions. write
burriedly, and in an open field, without
tent or shelter. We are close after the
retrea,ing enemy, aud may overtaks them
to-day. Give my love to all.
Yours aiiectionateiy,
L. VAN DERvEER."
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-01-06
Where will the Free Blacks 60 :?

We regret to see certain "po.itciaus'
contrivc the "bugaboo" trick Of alarming
honest people, (who they take to be ig.
norant or prejndiced,) } about the unfortu-
nate "Black Man" To hear them talk,
you would suppose, that, the moment the
midnight bell told the morning of '63, jus,
about a million Of awful black darkeys
would pitch right into Pennsylvania, aud
est US all up without sal,
Now, the fact is, DO slave comes North,
voluntarily, except to better his condition,
aud gain his freedom. Abolish Slavery
in the South, and the only objection to
.heirremaining there is removed. Coiored
people are decreasing in New England,
we're where they have the right to vote
and hold Office, and labor under no legal
disabilities. Of the thousands who run
to cold Canada, nearly all get elsewhere as
soon as they can.
Abolish Slavery, and colored people
would uaturally 60 South. Florida, Texas,
and South Carolina, might be given up to
them. Liberia, Hayti, Jamaica, Central
America, would welcome more laborers
than the South can spare. But, in the
Providence of God, laboring men aud
women, black aud white, are needed, gen
orally, just where they are born, or as they
move gradually. Aud, when we'll and
honestly paid for their labor, all persons
are twice as profitable, to any country, as
they are when whipped to unpaid toll.
Those best acquainted with negroes
agree that they have the virtue Of attach
ment to home and friends in an eminent
degree. They are not fond Of rowing
only from necessity do they change their
residences. And hence We find that more
than half the free colored people of the
United States are in the Slave States,
where they labor under many more legal
hindrances than in the Free States. Yet
so natural is the climate to their cous,i.
tuition, aud SO ardent are their feelings
for the things aud scenes and companions
of cbildhoad-thss they prefer all the
chances and dangers Of Slavedom, to the
colder, stranger climes Of Freedom.
These great, reasonable, iudisputable
facts, should shame all alarmis,s, and
should satisfy every sensible man and
woman that the eufranchised people Of the
South can have no motive or desire to ill.,
trude upon a distant and alien people.
Their tendency will be to draw together
their families, Of the same color, and not
to scatter and break the social ties which
are IS dear to them as to any other people.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-01-06
From a Collegiate, Soldering.
NASHVILLE, Dec. Is, lS6:

NASHVILLE, Dec IS, 1862.
II my death would end this wcsrisome
war, l would gladly have my Obituary
recorded 10 your paper to-day, instead Of
this letter. How sweetly would | sleep,
pillowed on the peace Of this great nation !!
How magnificent that heaven-like repose,
when justice shall be me,ed out to evil
doers, and rest shall come to aching. an.
xious hearts, as dews dis,il upon the grass
in the gentle days Of Spring. Then shall
the demon, War, take his departure to
the shades of silent night. But this is
only dreaming. We hear that Burnside
has been repulsed at Fredericksburg.
The universal response is, "Tbis will
never..do! If the line does waver, reform,
and advance
Dark clouds are gathering, tbickening,
condeusing, concentrating, occasionally
flashing, as at lIar,svillc. That was Nor
gau's fash. But ere long, the lightning
will strike, and rolling thunder, sounding
deep and far, will shake the totteriDg Con.
federacy "from turret to foundation stone" !"
Then, unless, per incilentes LeHi, l have
"shufiled of this mortal COIL" will
send you painting Of the scene.
Our Division (Naglee's) has left tho
City, and taken possession in the advanc-
ing center. Gen. Mitchell takes command
of the fortified city. M'Cook takes com
msud of the right wing Of the advance ;
Crit,enden, the left; Thomas, the center.
Rosecrans moves everywhere, in good and
wise regulations. Orders, special and
general, prove him an adept in the art Of
war, embracing the contour of affairs as
we'll as the minutest details lie pun
ishes drunkenness with prompt severity.
One of our Lieutenants, who never before
was intoxicated, got drunk at the Nashville
Theatre, and insulted one of the Generals
aids. His epaulettes were torn off, on
dress parade next evening, Poor fellow
himself with far worse men, be
was not wise.
Don Carlos Buell. is undergoing an ex-
animation BY . court Of inquiry, at this
time and place, in all the meekoe.s Of
greatness. o that "grestness" may not
obscure the vision of bis Judges (The
word IN quotation marks l borrow from
the Louisville Journal.)
The Rebels affect to despise Roseerans,
saying that they will fortify b1. little ..
Murfreesboro, as they can make an easy
prey Of such General 10 the open field. |
"Sed, arma virumque, cano Corintb, qui |
iixit-" We can't forget that hero, whose
ouly despatch from the hard fought Geld
of Iuks, was, 81 euchered them" We
shall pay them our respcctc, whenever the
Welcome rain shall "shapSe our base
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-01-06

from the Ohio to the Cumberland.
Friends and lovers" pray for the potent
rain The Rebels say, boastfully, that
Providence fsvors them, 10 this respect,
and will not raise the river to suit Rose
Grams. 1t is generally suspected that
both Providence and Rosecrsns will "visit'
them, at an early date.
Col. Miller, our brigade commander,
went to splendid looking mansion near
camp, one day, and asked the grass widow
resident the women are mostly grass
widows, here)-for quarters in her house.
She pertly replied, 81 could accommodate
you, sir, but my house has never been in-
tested with lice :" Col. Miller answered,
"Never fear, madam, ours all have u. s.
on their backs" aud he quietly walked
into her parlor.
This morning, (l9th} the Rebels sent
in flag of truce, gravely warning us to
remove all the women aud children out Of
the city forthwith, or surrender immedi.
ately, unconditionally This, you per
ceive, was the far famed "Ass in the
Liou's skin" OF course, "Old Rosy"
saw the "ears" and enjoyed the fun as
we'll as any Que.
Twas surprised, few days since, when
q young man of the llth Michigan Wm.
C. lddings, formerly of Ls~isburg, quiet
ly walked iutO my tent. l am pleased
with him.
Have received the sad news that she,
whom knew as Marion l. Homet, is
dead. o, Death! Death !! Is it not
enough to spread thy raven wings on the
blast and storm-cloud Of battle? =? to take.
iusatiate, the great swath Of violently
slain must you steal into our home
circles too, and murder the angels Of our
school.dsy memories Graduased-be-
loved-married-bur buried How sorrow-
full the record, when that last word is
spoken Happy days Of the past, ye can
never become the star spangled future !!
ye are broken, destroyed, locked for ever
beyond impossible barriers aud confines.
U that this Rebellion were numbered
among your mouldsriug bones!
HASTINGS.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-01-06
Tuesday Mornings News.
Great Victory at MurfIeesbor0'

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 5.-MurfreeSboro' a!vices
represent the Federal victory complete. The
entire Rebel army was fleeing towards Tulla-
homa IN great disorder.
The Grenada appeal acknowledges that the
Yankees have possession Of Vicksbnrg.
The gallant liule iron-clad Monitor fonn-
dered off Cape Haiieras, on the ;irih u!l., and
sunk 10 rise no more. Four officers and
Twelve men perished with her.
1t is rumored that the BRUSH Government
pirate Alabama.