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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-11

POTOMAC will be ordered at once to the Conya-
lescent Camp near Alexandra, Va, there to
examine into the physical condition OF the sol
dlers In that camp belonging to their resrec-
tive corps, to report in writing to the officer in
command of that camp the names of those ft
for duty, and to the surgeon in charge, tac
names Of those who should be placed in i,s-
pitais.
The Alexandria and Washington Rail Road
Company, under the charter just obtained
from Congress, have the right 10 build bridge
across the Potomac and it is said, they intend
to build il along side OF the Long Bridge.
The Washington Srar says:-'It appears
to he understood that Captain Moseley was
able to get his command within the Federal
hnes il front Of Fairfax Court House, on the
night before last, by seizing an orderly traver-
sing them the countersign in his pocket to de-
liver it to officers at the posts. Having obtain
ed ii thus, he was probably able to slip his men
(disguised) in small squads in the lines at differ
ent pontsin the same eighborhood. " This, is,
however, said to be incorrect; and that the
Confederate cavalry came in without resor,ing
TO that means Of entering the lines.
One OF The characteristic: Of the soireea at
the Tuilleries is the injunction laid upon oil
men BY the Empress to dance the cotillion-~
Neither age nor profession are exempt The
Emperor laughs heartily at his own and others
awkwardne5s but accepts the obligation with
good humor. The new fgure-introduccd last
time only-was called '"The Mule Of Arragon,'
and consists in the endeavor to hook the litta
bell, with which each dancer is armed, to the
dress Of tie leader; the effect Of the ,jinglins
and the excitement Of the pursuit make this
one Of the prettiesJ figures Yet invented.
On Sunday telegraphic dispatch was re-
ceived in New York from the Secretary Of the
Navy, ordering the outward bound feet TO leave
at once. In compliance with it, the following
vessels LETT the yard yesterday, with depart
ment orders: Nantucket, Keokuk, Florida.
Western World and i. B. Hale.
The New 7 York papers are urging upon .he
State Legislature to pass law laying heavy
tax upon all persons who are engaged in buy
ing uickels at q premium. 1t is suggested that
they be required to take out license from the
State Treasurer, ana be made to pay good
round sum for the privilege Of Operating IN
such small business.
The Camp Blunt, Arkansas, correspondent
Of the Democrat, under date of the 26ti ult,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-11
Decisions of the y. S. Supreme Court.

WAsHlNGToN, March l0-'l'he Supreme
Court closed its term to-day after the delivery
of ah opinion in the Almaden Quicksilver Mine
case The result is as follows: The claim for
two leagues Of land under the despatch Of the
Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations is inva-
lid and gives no title. Second, the Court has
jurisdiction Of the claim set up by Castel}oro
fora mining title under the Mexican Law, and
therefore it is the duty Of the Court to exam
inc that title and decide upon it. Third, the
mining title is not sustained BY the claimants,
the proof OF its geruineness being insufficient,
and tht documents being void in law on their
face. Justice Grier annunced the decision In the
prize cases, ruling every point IN favor Of the
Government and condennlng all the vessels,
thus lega'izing the blockade. Justice Nelson
delivered dissenting opinion, that civil war
did not exist until after the 18th Of July, 1861
and that therefore che President had no power
to set on foot blockade under the law Of ma
tions, aud that the decree OF conde alton
should be reversed and the vessels and casgoes
restored This dissenting opinion was concur
red in By Chief Justice Taney and Justices Ca
tron and Clifford The Court also delivered a
unanimous decision against the right ot' The
States to tax the United States stocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-11

4 special despatch dated Salt Lake City,
March 9th, states that collision between the
citizens and military is imminent, IN Utah Ter
ritory Gov. Harding and Associate Justices
Waite and Drake, it is understood: have called
upon COL Conner to arrest Brigham Young,
Counsellors Kimha]l aud Wells. Tue Judges
Of the district can serve any civil process, but
the citizens are in arms, determined to prevent
the arrest Of any of their leaders. Other FED
eral officers and Mormon citizens have tele-
gIaphed to Gen. Wright to restrain Conner
until an investigation can be had. A colonel
Of the United States Army, who lett Tor " ash
ipeton, has been arrested BY Conner ono
brought back
There seems to be trouble again brewing, IN
the Mormon country Brigham lonngs toi-
lowers appear to be very defiant and lnsolent'
The r, ), Governor bas deteruiDed not TO be
driven from his post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-11

It appears now that the late battle in Ten
nessee was not fought at Springville, as ST first
reported but at Thompson's Station, on the
railroad, three miles north OF the first named
place. At last accounts, large Federal force
had been sent out to attack the Confederates,
who were posted at SpringviIle, where ii is
supposed that heavy engagement would take
place. A Cincinnati dispatch says that re-
port had been received that the battle had been
fought and the Contederates defeated but there
is nothing to confirm this A still later Nash
vile dispatch makes no mention Of BATTLE
but states that the Confederates have fallen
back, and are reported to have crossed Duck
river at Columbia The Federal cavalry are
on the north side Of the river,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-21
w ani..d.


"HtRE 10 You GET YOUR GREEN
w Gro'eries? Patterson & Youmar keep.
the best lie Plant, Asparagus, Lettuce IL town
aad they sell Egg, Buster Fresh Lake and River
Fish, Cheese. Cider, sugar, Potatoes and ~
pics. Call there when you want the best art
CITES Mt he cheapest prices. Brady street, next
10 'iuh ner :" Store. m, % dtt
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-21

NATIONAL BANKs.-The number OF
National Banks established from June
20, 1868 up to Aug. 10 is proportioned
rs follows:
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-21
DEMOCRAT & NEWS
kecOnstruct.rs.


/ Correspondence Mobile Evening News
"Ihe games up. It's useless calling
Tor US m u mp to forty five, for We CAM
go Reconstrnctlon on whatever groun 4
We can get it say +" These startling
words. uttered in brisk, confident and
shameless tone, awoke me FIR IN my after
d'nner torpor as lay ba-k IN my cha r
IN public house at Tuscaloosa. The
| speaker WA hale, hearty, old-young
fellow OF for,ytwo. HIS auditors, nun
berng halt dozen, were m, silly Younger
than himself, and app.r' ntIy as fl, for
food tor pow ief as any GLASS Of robus
"exempls' as have come within my vie.
lon. The various replies IN answer to
the speakers discourse were iattering
enough Tor him. Que of The suhmls
sionisls exclaimed: you're right, John
id odd M'sslssippi refugee, with
his family and fifty niggers stopped at
my place YESTERDAY and wanted sup
plies. Told him I'd see him in pnrga-
tory first; to 60 home and defend his
own State, not run of and eat Us all up
II having to run of and 10 leave every
thing 10 the Yankees amt subiuga,ion,
Ia nike 10 know what 1t is. Its time
this thing was stopped, and now Tn or
dered out, although nv substitute lswi,h
Lee, and must my property to take care
Of itself. I'll be id first"
Tuch IDEAS as these l have heard re-
Gently 20 frequently advanced by men of
property, whc, for various reasons, are
exemp, from military duty, aud who
have never shouldered a musket or car
rled a sabre, that wealth and patriotism
seem incompatible. Now. when it be-
comes imperative to lend thu aid OF heir
strong arms IN support OF the cause =
Reconstruction" sing they all-sooner
th'n expose their precious persons, or
rellngnlsh an acre of their cherished
land.
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full authority, and sometimes assailed her
with unnatural triumph over her arms !;
whileforeign capital subsidized by prospective
piratical plumber, has filled the ocean with
cruisers to destroy her commerce, and thus
TO weakin the right hand ofherpower. Feath-
ers from the wing of her own eagle have
plumed the arrows directed at her heart ;
while the barb has been steeied and sharp
ened by the aid of mercenary enemies in
distant lands-aid purchased by means of
the robberies which have desolate1 the land.
Deep and dangerous have been the wounds
inflicted on our unhappy country through
this shameless combination of traitors at
home and enemies abroad but she still stands
erect, though bleeding, with her great
strength yet comparatively undiminished,
and with her foot uplifted ready to be planted
on the breast of her PROSTATE foes. She
holds aloft the glorious banner, its stars still
undimmed, and with her mild but pen;tra-
ting voice, she still proclaims the principles
of universal freedom to all who may choos: to
claim it and with the sublimity of the most
exalted human charity, she invites even the
fallen enemy-the misguided betrayers of
their country-to return to her bosom and
share the protection of her generous institu-
tions. In the hour of her triumph she seeks
no bloody vengeance, bat tenders a mag
unanimous forgiveness to repenting children
wooing them back to the shelter of re-estab-
lished liberty and vindicated law. All hail
to the republic in the splendcr of her coming
triumph and the renewal of her benifcent
power
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Rebel Account of the lombard
ment of Fort Sumter.

Fort MONROE, Nov. THE Richmond
Wing, of the 9th inst, contains the following {;
CHARLESTON, Nov. 4.-The bombardment
of Fort Sumter continued furiously all night,
and is still going on.
There is no report from the fort this morn
ing.
President Davis visited James Island, Forts
Pemberton, johnson, and all the batteries
along the shore.
The Enquirer of November 9th says:
"CHARLEsToN, 5th.--The firing is slow to-
day from the Monitors and land batteries
Five hundred and eighty-seyen shots were
fred in twenty-four hours.
"There have been no casualties on our
side.
"Another iron-clad Joined the fleet to-day
"The Ironsides still remains quiet
"Three Monitors are taking in ammuni-
ton to-day"
ATLANTA, Nov. 4.-The Yankees maintain
possession of Raccoon Valley, being heavily
reinforced.
They still shell our forces necessarily.
The flood in the Tennessee river has de
molished all the Yankee pontoons.
The Yankee advance has reached Florence.
We occupy Loudan, which places us within
twenty-three miles of Knoxville. z
Behind the enemy's defences the enemy
are raiding the country near Huntsville, and
committing great depredations.
Their raids are more disastrous than any
preceding ones in Madison or Huntsville
counties.
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pervision of the wood work, and Clement
Reeves is general superintendent. These
officers deserve great credit for the energy
with which they have prosecuted the work.
It is expected that it will be completed by
Christmas.--Jous1lat.
The Delascare Soldiers.-The following is
list Of the prisoners taken from the Second
Delaware Regiment in the battle at Bristow
Station, all ofwhom are now in the Libby Pri-
son, Richmond;
First LieutenantH. G. Smith, II Drummer
Coppis, A; Private Mahan, 6; Private An
derson, O; Private Sayers, D I; Private Field
D; Drummer Cannon, F Private Couhan,
F Sergeant Moore, G.; Private Morgan, G I;
Private Culwell, G Private Wildbriner, G (;
Corporal Peloonalor, G; Drummer Peters, III I;
Private Smith, 1 Private Callahan, 1; Pri-
vate Brakerty, X.
Capt E. G. Alexander, of the LIST Delaware,
captured at Gettysburg, is also prisoner in
the Libby Prison.
The commissary General, at Washington,
has received. a list of officers and soldiers,
who have died in Rebel dungeons since Janu-
airy, 1868, and up to September, 1868. Among
them is the name of John Bruf, of the I'd
Delaware.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-11-13

WHAT DELAWARE Isl

Many persons are Kindred from settling i
Delaware, because they do not know whether
it would be an agreeable situation. Our
Northern Sister States regard us, generally,
as vile den of " fire-eating, Secessionists and
Copperheads." But it is not so. The cleo
ton returns of the last year show that the
Union sentiment is very strong, and but for a
few leading men would soon show herself
among the most loyal. These men have crept
into office +" by some hook or crook" it mat
ters not how, at present, and consequently
we are msrepresented. Now the only way
we can rid ourselves of this stigma upon our
character, as Unionists and as Union State,
is to elect Mr.. Smithers, and We feel sure that
he will act in accordance with our wishes,
and will deal blow to the Salisbury and
Bayard faction, that will make them tremble.
This will do more to break the Copperhead
party than anything know of. And we
would suggest, that Union men and their
families may not be deferred from finding de-
lightful situations in almost any locality in
Delaware, free from the insulting taunts of
traitors for it has become the case, that Cop
perheads, most of them, are ashamed to own
that they are such-that they do not support
the Administration, and enter heartily into
its measures. Delaware is for the Union,
and let every man go to the polls, resolving
that the UAion candidate shall have rousing
majority. The Copperheads dog will be dead
then, good enough. w. p.
Lelces, Nov. ID, 1868.
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Hon. N. B. Smithers, in an hours speech,
eloquently presented the question of loyalty
or treason to the people.
Speeches were also made by Hon. A. III.
Chase of New York, Chas. w. Jay, Esq, Of
New Jersey, j.. w. Bear, the Buckeye Black
smith, and Lieut.. Lemuel O. Reeves of Phila.
Lieut.. Reeves, was eloquent and scathing upon
the Copperheads, he spoke of the Outrage at
Seafoid, somewhat as follows, Men of Della
ware, one Of your elegantly conducted and ar
tistically worked copperhead journals Of this
State-that one which is the recognized organ
of Bung Hole Senatorial ditch digger
takes the liberty of abusing some gentlemen
from Philadelphia myself among the num-
Der j calling them vile names, and applying
coarse and ungentlemanly language concern
ing them. Now l will take my own part with
them and leave the other gentlemen to do the
same.
The scurillous Editor Of this sheet, says that
[ am some sucicsss; clothed and fed by the
Government" now fellow citizens of the Re
public, l do not forget that Jefferson Davis
was fed and clothed by the Govern, ent,
or that Gen. Robert Lee was fed and clothed
by the Government, that Willard Salisbury
y fed and clothed by I ine Government that
the editor Of the Delawarian is fed and clothed
by the Government that Charlie Brown aoaS
fed and clothed by the Government, and that
he acdnts TO be again. ] am fed and clothed
by the Government, and so are your sons,
fathers and brothers, who wear the same
Blue colored clothing that do; but render
my country service, and so do they and all of
you who stand by her flag and support her in
her hour of trial, and are therefore entitled to
what we get, without being abused by ingrates
whose very lives are sustained by the Govern
mcnt patronage thew have received or do re-
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United States Internal Revenue.

AssBssOR's OFFICE,
DISTRICT or DELAwARR, :
Wilmington, Oct. 10, 1863
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Assess
IN ment Of 1868, having been completed, the lists
will remain open for examination for fifteen days
frsm this date at the following places -
FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
In Doror, at the ofHeeof Charles II. B. Day, Rsq,
FOR SUSSEX COUNTY.
In Georgetown, at this ofies of J. D. Rodney, Esq.
Assistant Assessor
The Assessor will sit to hear appeals frsm the As
sessmentS made, as follows:
In GEORGETOWN, at the Office of j. D. Red
ney, ESQ.,, Assistant Assessor, on Thursday and
Friday, November 9th and 9Th, from a. m, until
p. m. and
In MILFORD, at shoskley's Hotel. on Saturday
November 18th, from a. m, till p. IN.
FOR KENT COUNTY.
In MILFORD, on Saturday, November 18th, from
a. m. till p. M; and
In DOVER, at the Office Of C. II. B. Day, Esq,
Collector, on Monday, November 9th, from IL m,
till D. NJ, and on Tuesday, November 10th, from
8. m. till 2 p. m.
FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
In MIDDLEToWN, on Wednesday,, November
18th, from a. m. until p. M; and in
WILMINGTON, on Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday, November 18th, 18th and l4thy ot his Office
in the second story of the Custom House Building.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAW.
"All appeals to the Assessor as aforesaid, shall
be made in writing and shall specify the particular
cause NATTER or thing respecting which decision
is requested and shall moreover state the ground
or principle of inequality or error complained Of"
JOHN P. McLEAR, Assessor.
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THE MARK { rs.
Pu,nApR1puIA. November 1lth 1s6

PHILADELPHIA, November 18th 1858.
The Flour market is very firm but inactive Sales
comprise about 900 bbls Western extra family at
1878 "a $50 for old stock and fresh ground; 500
choice Ohio do at IS, and 1000 bbs. City Mills
ira and extra family private terms The retailers
and bakers are buying at 5,37t@575 for superine;
S6@7 for extra; S7,50@s,50 for extra family, and
$9@10S9 Dbl for fancy brands to quality. Rye
Flour and Corn Meal are scarce at former rates.
GRAIN-Wheat is active and firm at previous
rates, about $4,000 bushels sold at 150@155c for
common and good choice red, the latter for amber,
ana iFO@200c II bus. for white as to quality. Rye
is in stea demand with small sales dSo at IT, llS222e
i0s9 1910 for Western and Southern yellow, and
LOGO ID bus for white, which is an advance Oats
are also better about 1000 bus sold at SSc weight.
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From the Philadelphia Press.
LETTER FROM OCCASIONAL"

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 1868.
The canvass for Congress in the little State
OF Delaware, which will conclude the elections
prior to the first Monday in December, at
tracts extraordinary attention, and am not
surprised that the friends Of the Government
and the war have determined, if possible, to
crown it with complete and significant vic
tory. While | am not disposed to make any
personal assaults upon the Copperhead can
didate for Congress in Delaware, Hon. Charles
Brown, very recently citizen of Philadel-
phia, and for many years the representative
OF portion of that city in the Reform Con-
vention, the Legislature, and the National
Congress, yet | cannot refrain the expression
of my surprise, that he should now be the
standard bearer of an organization, and the
candidate of men against which and whom he
so bitterly protested during at least three
years of James Buchanan's Administration.
SO vehement was Mr.. Browns opposition to
the Kansas policy of james Buchanan, and
so active in his cooperation with those who
opposed Lecompton and the English bill, that
he was generally regarded as an outsider by
the new Democratic leaders and believe it
is not doubted that no man expressed himself
more strongly against the manner in which
the Democratic party was divided and de-
stroyed by Bayard, and Whitley, and the
Saulsburys, of Delaware, than this same Mr..
Brown. The first time he showed his sympa-
thy with the rebellion was at the meeting in
the Board of Trade Rooms, Philadelphia, af-
ter the ming upon the Star of the West. in
Charleston harbor, in January 1861. Doubt
less, at that time, whatever interests he NAV
have had in Delaware, and whatever old pre-
JUDGES in favor of slavery, acquired in Rich
mond, yet remained in his heart, impelled
him to the extraordinary course of taking is
sue with those patriotic men who at their
meeting rallied the people to the cause of the
country. 4R2 f4Effz u
The next thing heard of Mr.. Brown was his
exodus to Dover, Del, where, after short
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THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.

1.73o Prisoners Sent to Washington-Ftrlns
Heard near Cuipeppe,--kaa,ratrick and BIZ
ford ENGAGED nit the Epsmy-4EFr'tt,!G',,t
Success IN Vest VirginiG- Mudl62U Jdcs
sons Forces Routed by Areriu and D4D's-
Disastrous Retreat Of the Enemy.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-It is repeated to-
day, on the authority Of surgeon in the
Army Of the Potomac, that our losses on Sat
urday were about four hundred, as stated in
the Press telegram last night,
Two hundred and sixty of these, who are
wounded, arrived herethis morning and were
placed in the hospitals.
The premises OF the old Capitol prison are
densely crowded to-day, l,730 rebel prisoners
taken in Saturdays engagement having reach
ed here up to o'clock this morning.
Officers from whom this information is de
rived say few more are on the way.
CAVALRY ENGAGEMENTS WITH THE
ENEMY.
WASHINGTON, Nov. COLONIZATION re-
ceived from the Army of the Potomac tonight,
mentions that an aid of General Fitzpatrick
arrived from the front late on Saturday night,
and reported that that officer encountered and
fought with body of rebel cavalry, near
Stevensburg, late in the afternoon of that
day.
The enemy's pontoon bridge over the river,
directly behind their works, fell into our
hands after Sedgwick's defeat of the rebels,
and was placed in charge Of the 5Oth New
York Engineers. The bridge consisted Of
only five boats, and these were the same
which were abandoned by the Engineers bri
gade for want of transportation on the Chick
ahominy last year.
The cannonading on Sunday evening was
ID I. o,,1
| of the rebel cavalry with guns in the vicinity
of the Yew hills, northeast of Culpepper.-
Nothing authentic had been received up to
ten o'clock this morning from that qnarter,
at which time all was quiet.
The railroad and telegraph on the opposite
side of the Rappahannock were found unin-
jured.
Our cavalry are reported to be at Culpep-
err. At the latest accounts part of our
forces was at Brandy Station, while another
was two miles the other side of Kelly's Ford.
Some of our troops were at additional
points.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-Reports received
to-day, from the front, represent that heavy
firing was heard yesterday and this morning,
as though occurring in the lower part of Cul-
pepper, out from Kellys Ford, in the direction
of the junction of the Rapidan with the Rap
pahannock.
THE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT.
Intelligence has been received here, dated
Clarksburg, Va, that Generals Averill and
Dufie, commanding separate forces, after
several engagements on Friday and Saturday
last succeeded in driving the enemy, under
Mudwall jackson, fer several miles down the
valley east of Greenbrier Mountains in West
ern Virginia. After the first battle on FRI
day, under Genesal Duffie, the enemy was re-
inforced, but nevertheless he was totally rout-
ed.
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incubation, he turns up as the candidate for
Congress- of party of men against whom he
has frequently uttered the strongest denun-
Citations. l venture to assert that objection
able as the Vallandighams and Seymours and
Woodwards and other Oopperheads have made
themselves to all loyal interests, the violent
courses of the so-called Democratic leaders in
Delaware have rendered them objects of uni
yersal detestation and scorn. The doctrines
of these men are now embodied in the person
Of Charles Brown, late Of Pennsylvania, are
defended and excused by him, and all their
dangerous designs heartily seconded and as
sisted. Powerful as the influence of slavery
has been in Delaware, in former campaigns,
cannot but believe that the new trial to
which the people of that State are now sub
jected will impel them to rise against their
betrayer, and, in imitation of the people of
the free States, who have forever sealed the
doom of similar politicians, and in cordial ac-
cord with the patriotic men of Maryland who
have declared in favor of the gradual aboli-
ton Of slavery, will defeat Mr.. Brown by an
overwhelming majority at the coming cleo
tion N5 OCCASIONAL.