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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03

EREIGHTS-
By this Route Frelglts of al descrip.
ton can be forwarded to and from Phila-
delphia: New York, Boston, or Baltimore.
TO and from any point on the Rail Roads
Of Ohio, Kentucky Indiana, Illinois. Wis
consin, Iowa, or Missouri by Rail Road d..
rect.
The Pennsylvania Rail Road also con-
meets at Pittsburgh with steamers, by
winch Goods can be forwarded to any port
on the OHIO, Muskingum, Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Cumberland, Illinois, Mississippi,
Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas an /
Red Rivers; end at Cleveland. Sandusky
and Chicago with steamers to all Ports on
the North Western Lakes.
Merchants and Shippers entrusting the
transportation of their Freight to this Com
pany, can rely with confidence on its
speedy transit.
TuE RATES OF FRE1Gur to and from any
Point in the West by the Pennsylvania
Rail Road, are at all times as favorable as
chayged by OTHER Il. Il. Companies.
br BE particular to mark packages
"cia Pennd. r. r."
For Freight Contracts or shipping Direc-
lions apply to or address either Of the fol-
lowing agents of the Company:
D: A. Stewart, Freight Agent, Pittsburg.
Clarke & Co., Transfer Agents, Pittsburg.
H. Brown 4 Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
r. G. Meldrum & Co., Madison, Indiana.
J. L. Moore, Louisville, Kentucky.
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r. F. Sass, St. Louis, Missouri.
Clarke & Co., Chicago, Illinois
J. Fl. McColm, Portsmouth, Ohio.
McNcely & Montgomery, MarysvilIe, Ky
W. II. L. l.. Langley, Gallipolis, Ohio.
Il. s. Pierce s Co., GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
r. &. Medium, General Travelling Agent
for the South and West.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03
LIVE STOCK.

Drovers and Farmers will find this the
most advantageous route for Live Stock
Capacious Yards, well watercd and sup
piled with every convenience, have been
opened OIL this line and its connections, md
every attention is paid to their wants.
From Harrisburg, where will be found ev-
cry convenience for feeding and resting.
a choice is offered of the PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORK and BALTIMORE MARKETS.
This will also be found the shortest, quick
est and most direct route for stock to New
York--Cvia Allentown land with fewer
changes than any other.
ESocu LEWIS, Gent Sup't, Altoona, Pa.
L. L. HovPT, Cert Ticket -Ay't, Phifadel.
phia.
II. II. HousroN, GEM Freight -4g't Phlla.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03

4 LLOW us to thus introduce our cstab.
II lishment, and permit US to suggest
that our st9ok is complete in the several
departments. Our aim shall be to conduct
business dpoh CORRECT principles-doihe
justice to all-studying to please, and evel
attentive to tho wants Of our customers.
Very Respectfully;
E. W. & Z. G. SIMS:
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03
M q A r M AR X EFT.
JOSEPH HOWARD, Proprietor.

All kinds Of meat-bcef, pork, chickens
turkeys, sausage, pudding, smoked tongue,
&c., kept constantly on hand and for sale
at the lowest rates., All persons wishing
meat are requested to call. Opposite the
Fletcher House. nov28-ly
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03

D. c. GREENLEAPS
Fashionable Jewelry Store,
Third Street, Saint Paul.
The ladies and gentlemen of this city and
vicinity, are invited to call and cxa mine the
Largest and Choicest Assortment of
NEW STYLES OF JIwELRr,
Gold and Silver Watches,
Clocks, Siloer Ware, Plated Ware, Diamond
Goods, Silcer Tea Sets,
Castors, Cake Baskets, Gold Chains, Rings,
Thimblcs and everything else pertaining to
FIRST CLASS JEWELRY STORE.
My goods were purchased exclusively for
cash from the largest wholesale houses in
the Union, and ore for sale at the
Lowest Prices.
All goods warranted precisely as repre-
scented. Cash paid for old Gold and Silver
A full supply Of Watch Materials always
on hand.
Agent for Seth Thomas Clocks, also agent
for the celebrated
AMERICAN WATCHES.
Particular attention paid to repairing ev-
cry description of Watches, Clocke and
Jewelry in the best possible manner. We
manufacture all kinds of
HAIR WORK
Or any other pattern Of Jewelry, &c., in our
line: All work will be done promptly In a
w9Sk@aaGke manner Ind better dan any
other Establishment ia this section Of IL" ~"'~'~
a.. a.! oruers by 1etlee 81 Otherwise VIII
.. All Al kinds Of new wSseh 81, al rsv parts IT'S:
Of the eratch manufactured for the trade At
a reasonable discount.
4. s!qre in Grtenlcafs Block, opposite Con-
cert Hall, uear the Post Office.
Vou49-1y D. G. GREENLEAF.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03

F LIE TCH Il H0Us p,
ST. CLOUD :: MINI.
uAt1Na purchased the building former
Ill ly known AZ the "American House,"
Washington avenue, l have improved tho
entire establishment in a. most thorough
manner, adding many means Of aceommo-;
dalton and comfort
The Fletcher. House
is now open for tho reception Of travellers:
and boarders, and the Proprietor has made
such arrangements as will enable him to
ensure TIC toihfott OF MI who may stop
with him.
The loca'ionis c6nSctiicnt and pleasant,
nuu III d within VI wy.
No pains or expense win be spared to
furnish
THE BLES
with all that this market Affords while
guests will receive every attention.
Commodious Stabling is attached, to &C.
commodatc those having teams.
Daily and tri weekly stages can be talen
from this house to any point in the State
THOS. FLETCHER.
St. Cloud, Aug. Goth, 1868 v6nl8-ly
CENTRAL HOUSE,
ST. CLOUD ): MINI.
TAVlNG just completed and furnished
II in COED style, a large addition to this
hotel, the proprietor would announce to the
travelling public that it will be kept ass
FiRST-CkASS HOUSE
In every respect.
The location is one Of the most contra!
IN the city, being IN close proximity to the
Offices of the United States and County Of
ficers, and to the principal business houses.
The Tables will be supplied with every
bounty and luxury that can be procured +;
and every attention will be paid to the COM
fort Of guests.
The Stage Office ls in the same building,
and coaches con be taken to any desired
point.
v6nl8-1y J. PAYWARD.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03
Livery, Sale and Boarding
s r A B I, =
ROGERS s. SPENCE Proprietors>

Having received new and splendid ~
Stoch Of Carriages and Buggies,
We are prepared to furnish Pleasure Par
ties Excursions and Funerals with outfits
on the shortest notice.
Horses suitable for buggy or saddle can
always be found at our stable.
Ii you want Horse and Buggy, Team,
or a Team and Carriage, to go into the
country, or from one end Of it to the 9th.
or, call at our stable; where you can be
accommodated at oil times and at all hours.
N. B.-We ore prepared to furnish reg
ular and transient
BOA
For Horses, at our stable, at reasonable
rates. We would respectfully stale that
"Billy" Young, whom all know to be az
fat in the business, will be on hand at all
houts. night or day, to wait upon custom
ers. For particulars, call at our Office.
v5n52-tf ROGERS s. SPENCER.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03
LIN = & LU M B ER!

LIN = & LU M B e r!
CONSTANTLY on hand, full supply
~ Of first quality lime, at 81 per barrel;
or when taken in quantities Of over twenty
batrels, at Is cents per barrel.
Lumber and oil building n>ateriaf ftr:
nished to order at tho lowest cash prices.
Every style of Furniture oan DO furnish
Cd Immediately at the same office.
All kinds Of produce taken in exchange.
Office at the New York Store.
FOWLER & TOBEY.
st. Cloud, Sumo 9th, 1852. y4n46-ly
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-03
AUCTION NOTICE.

We viii sell at Auction, at the lowest
rates Of commission, REAL ESTATE
BONDS, MORTGAGES, HORSES, WAC
ONS, MERCHANDISE and property of ev-
cry description, and We will max cash ad-.
vanees on property. We keep on hand.
Notions, Watches, and Jewelry to sell to
the trade, Sc. Peddlers' order OF consien-
ment promptly attended to. Auction sales
every evening, and special sales at ten
O'Clock A. N. ~ 4 ~ -
~. i: 5. BAKEK s co., Auotion.ers,
On Third st., second door from the Mer-
chants Hotel, St. Paul, MINI. v5n28-lv
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, PmIApr1-
IL PHIA, PA.-Diseases Of the Nerpou,
Sy'tsH, Sper1otorrAGa or Se,at.al Wsak.
ness, Impotence, and other affections Of the
Sexual Organs, Physical Debility, and Pc
mature Oecay,-new and reliable treatmen
N Reports OF the Howard Association
sent by mail, in sealed letter. envelopes
nee OF charge. Address, DIR. J. ski.
LEN H0UGHT0N, Howard kssociaiion'
2sooth Ninth ST., Philadelphis, "a. a46
Evening star., 1863-04-20
FROM NORTH CAROLINA
Safety OF Gen. Foster.

FORTRESS MONROE, April !S-The transport
steamer Ellen = Terry arrived here this morn
ing from EHW"+In, and confirms the in,el.i-
fenCe brought by the :. r. Spauiding yester.
DAY that Major Trn Foster mad arrived safely
at NeWtern, having left his troops AZ Wash
inRton, n. C., strongly intrenched, and sup
piled with stores and ammunition for an in
definite period, until reiniorcements could be
got thele.
1he steam siOop-Oi-War DsSpee arrived in
Hampton Roads late last eyening from Charles
tor, ana reports tha. Oh last Sunday evening q
large vessel ran cut of Wilmington past the
whole blockade. The L. S. siOop Dacotah fired
several shots at the blockade runner, two of
which " ere seen to strike, but the daring block
aGe runner Kept on his course, while the Da-
co':,h. having her machinery temporarily dis
abled, could not follow, and the Ossipee was
At least twenty miles from the scene Of action.
Yesterday afternoon Major Gen. Dix brought
with him from the Nansemond river, whittier
lie had been visiting the flotilla, Il Confederate
Lieutenant named Rogers, who was captured
by {: party OF sailors, who went ashore from
one OF the gunboats on a reconnaissance The
prisoner Is an engineer on the staff of General
French.
NEW YORK, April Ia-The Sunday Herald
has letter from Morehead City announcing
tha: Gen. Foster had succeeded IN passing the
rebel blockade of Pamiico YER, below WASH
inston. i'll the steamer Escort, with the loss Of
pilot killed and several wounded The Es-
cort was riddled by at least forty shots. but
was not disabled. General Foster arrived at
New be tn on the night of the 18Th. and was ioy-
fully received. General Nagle is in New
tern. General Hickman would go from More
head TO Newbern with the Massachusetts
Twenty third and the New Jersey Ninth
Evening star., 1863-04-20
TELEt1RAPHIC NEWS.
fASSOCIATEDPRESS DISPATCHES
FROM FORTRESS MONRnE
Interesting Southern News-Movem-nt>a a,
VlckSburS-De.trncti .tr ton Of A rIiY SiorrS

Interesting Southern News-Movem-nt. al
Destruction of Army stores.
FORTRESS MONROE. April tSth.-Richmond
papers OF April l7th, received here, contain the
following:
Jackson. TENN, April 1.-THE enamy's
troops Ut Lake Providence have moved to
NIskshurg and Grenada. The boats going up
to |ickshurg was rhss. A heavy movement
commenced on Thursday. large IIr. WAS
obetrNed last hight above Tickshurg supposed
70 tie tha burning OF transports. The Yankee
forces a.e in Possession Of New Carthage
u ILMlSGToN, N. C., April l6.-The steamers
ficrioa and fsil arrived here this morning
from Nassau, with csrsocs Of coffee, saltpetrc,
&c.
The government storchouses at Hrauchvi,,e
\. C., were destroyed by fire on the 18th inst l.,
with 80, iG3 ratiuns Of bacon, and large cuanti-
tl' OF -four and sugar.
The Richmond Enquirer SAYS: a..
a committee OF Congress is Eow investigating
the conduct of assistant provost marshal Geo.
". Alexander, for charges Cf gross cruelty 10
prisoners i'll his charge u: Castle Thunder
These alleged crueites bear severa. unpleasant
shaprs, such rs Tying men up by the thumbs,
buckinc, bP;tiEg, &c.
REruLsE or THE REBELS AT SUFFOLK.
fok1Ekss MONROE, April i9.-Advicas from
SUFFOLK Of to- day say Yesterday afternoon
the enemy dro.s back our sk!rriShers on the
SCmeriOH ROAD, Which is Gen. Corcorau-s Tront
and opened Oh Fort Union with two n;ac-s of
artillery. Our forts a once replied, and drove
the rebels back. Cur skirmishers on the Soatk
quay fcaH aTcfe the enemy back soInE miles
IrCm our lines
FoRTRhss MONROE, April ls-There. ar. r;,-
mcrs Of hct work over Oh the Black water, bat
nc!hirg IT liable has been ascertained Major
Gen. Dix and staff lett here this morning for
Suffolk
NEW York. April IA Norfolk letter cx-
press ses The opiGIcn that there VIII be no great
baltic II suffolk. The writer says. W. out
nrniter the eEeIny there, ana have the adyan-
taee OF strong iniIenchments. UuirSS General
''ck takes the iDI;Iative and advances on the
eEt my, am Con fid-nt there will ne 40 battle -
Evening star., 1863-04-20
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Rrported Fight ut eliY,s Ford

NEW YORK, April ia Fredericksburg
letter Of the 1ith, in the Richmond Whig, re-
ports fight al keiiy's Ferd, tW enty-five miles
aiding was heard distinctly at intervals. Siz
Thousand Federal cavalry of Stoneman's corps
MADE an effort TO cross, supported by consider
able body OF infantry. They have not succeeded
fean massDg troops in the vicinity of United
States Ford for several days. Yesterday and
to-day considerable bodies of cavalry and i'm
mense trains Were moving up the river.
The New York feralds dispatch, of the pSth
from the Army of the Potomac, says that large
force of the enemy have been collected in the
vicinity OF the fords Of the Rappahannock,
Forty three exchanged rebel prisoners were
sent across the river to-day by flag OF truce
Evening star., 1863-04-20
LATE FROM THE SOUTH,

Reports from Suffolk and the Peninsula
Fight Oh the RapPahannock-Gen. Lee
Issues an Order Indicating Offensive OPP
erations on the part OF the Rebel Army
COnfed Opinion that Hooker Does not
Mean to Fight.
We have received the Richmond Dispatch of
Friday last The Dispatch publishes a report
that General Longstreet has surrounded our
forces at Suffolk, cutting Off their communica.
ton with Norfolk. The Dispatch, however,
discredits the story and also rumor that the
whole of our forces had been captured. From
the Peninsula the Dispatch reports that Gen.
Wise has captured Fort Magruder with LOCO
prisoners. The Dispatch credits this, but we
know it to be untrue. The following has al.
most as little foundation, as we explain else
where
THE FIGHT AT KELLEY's FORD.
AS result of the fight at Kelley's Ford on
Tuesday last twenty Yankee prisoners were
brought to this city by the Central tram yester-
day evening, and lodged in the Libby prison
1t seems that the enemy We're repulsed five sue
and finally gave up the undertaking. Their
loss is estimated from twenty five to thirty in
killed and wounded, besides those captured
and brought down last night. Our loss was
one horse killed, and one soldier slightly wound.
ed. Everything was quiet at the Ford yester-
DAY morning.
THE REBEL "sITUATIoN" TO THE 18th INST
From the Richmond Sentinel, April 1871
The telegraph brings us news of WheeIers on
erations in Tennessee, in his character of Gem
eral Superintendent of the railroads in that
State and Kentucky, and Master of TRANSPORTS
ton for Rosecrans. He has been altering the
schedule, &c, On two roads in Rosey,s rear. mo
doubt to his great disgust.
We have reports also that Van Dorm has had
a fight at Franklin, which seemed to have
been marked by fuctuating and not very pros
porous fortunes. We do~not imagine that the
affair was very important one Franklin Is
nineteen miles south of Nashville
From Snfolk we learn, by way Of Peters
btrg, that Longstreets men were known to be
within two miles of Suffolk yesterday morn
ing. and that citizens who left the vicinity re-
port that firing commenced at haif-past i've,
and was still progressing at nine O'Clock, when
The informants passed out OF nearing. The
: II is probable that Longstreet, who is know
to have been advancing on them, attacked
them yesterday morning.
Evening star., 1863-04-20
FROM tHsRLESTOE
Operations sSuspendcd-TroopS sent to Nor,
1aEn:iE n .-I.e Eu.Iare Elner

VePEStEcEs ScS cSpeEccd-srO0pS sent to North
t"F";iT"-Ihe Future Operations
ECcrr.spondence o. the philase,, hia Inoui-ar
PORT k0fAi-, ;. C., April i5.-fhe oDerasioas
Gccl1$t thcTte$t0s hare been suspended for the
present, tat not atcndG'sei. This sentence wish
your readers would commit to memory, as 1t
furnishes the key to the present movements in
this department. Knowing that every one will
wish 20 Know Uhy operations have been suS-
PeEUsc, nave informed myself on this point
from CiEcl;ii sources. A portion OF Gen. EoS-
teTs troops had been surruunfie by the enemy
IN North Carolina and Gen. Hunter has des-
patched part Of the forces or this department
10 Ms relief. This, of course Weakpus I,n
Hunters command, which has never been as
large as It's exigenoies would demand Opera
tons, therefore, by Gen. Hunter are us pended
TOR ttiy pres3nt why Admiral Dupont has nat
Resumed operations with the iron .clads is some
thing winch l cannot at present state You
may rest assured. howeye that it is not be-
cause OF any want OF preparation or desire TO
attack tbat the iron -clads have left Charleston.
This information, although it may be mystical
ah0 unsatlSfactory, is perfectly reliable and
semi offi cial.
held Folly Island, which they occupied before
the naval attack upon Charleston. This l-lind
IL immediately below Morris Island and about
ten miles from Charleston. 1t commands
SfoDo Inlet. whIC n is seryiceable to US, both as
rendezvous and safe anchorage for transports
and supply vessels. You can see how import
ant 1T is for the success of our future opera
tlonS that we should keep possession of this
island. II the Rebels should once gaia a foot
ing Oh it they wonld tortfy it, and thus de-
prive us ior Il time and perhaps altogether, of
an important and necessary harbor. The same
remarks apply in regard TO Johns Island
which commands North Edisto another VAL
uaJle harbcr and convenient shack door, to
Char TiesTon
Tbs sooner a large anG well organized army
IS sent TO the Dpparsment OF the Soulh The
better it will be Tor the immediate success of
our arms in this locality. Aland attack by a.
large and well organized army must resume
IharfpSt0p
General Heckmans brigade has been sent
from this Department, General Hunter, TO
the assistance of General Foster in North
Carolina. Ii Is one OF the most efficient brig.
AIDES In the Generals command, and win
render material aid in toiling the plans OF the
Evening star., 1863-04-20
WASHINGTON THEATRE,

ITALIAN OPERA!
DIRECTOR. h.................J. GRAU.
MONDAY, April 20, Third Grand Opera Night.
Verdi most celebrated Opera.
CN BALL0 IN MASCIiERA, THE MASKED
The music Of Tn BaIIs in sIaschera is fun of
1t paint in the most vivid ca!ors ali TIE different
passions with which the personages in the Opera
most graceful snd flowing melodies, which rand: r
II tne most attractive ana pleasing of all modern
81 CARD .-rhe Management of the Opera would
request such OF its patrons a. wish to BE- upon
make spp!isat on for Cards of Admission, to the
Management, between the second and third acts.
chss ss sgd se any N
!, fa1rons of the Opera als" can obtain masks and
d"ninos at the theater or bring their own with
SIC. MUZIos GALLop, expressly composed,
Hpr rF ~ p"ss Fonfsh Opera Night Msy
erhcer H latest and most celebrated masterpiece,
INV bIHoRAH bIiSoT.,f YrfsE LEp PARDON Do pLoEMEL,
THE PILGRIMS TO PLOERHRL.
Which snow the leading event in the musical
Whenever this latest Inspiration of the iliustr-
Gus composer of Les Hugueuots' has been per
The legend on which the opera Of DIN3RAH is
founded affords frequent "rportunitirs for that
lively to severe: which heyerbeer so much cul-
tivate: The result is uni que work ofart so as
general public by the irresistaGle Embellishments
of meio.t!, it surprises the musician 10y It's learned
combinations ami novel and beautiful effects of Ill.
strunentati0n.
AEW AND CHARACTERISTIC COSTUMES,
and the following eNtranrdinaTy cast
CUrdirr Us Dinurah. Morenzi e. tioathcrd, Brig
noii as CoreHtin, susini as The Hunter Anlodio as
HOel
The performance will commence precisely at 3
with the GRAND sIMpH0NIC And CHORAL
OfEkTUKE, TIE PILGRIMAGE TO PLVEk-
MEL,
being musita al description Of events that sup
posed t" have taken place rrior to the commencc
oft be be rIueIb Inv
THE GRAND ORCHESTRA AND THE INyIsI-
BILE CHORUS.
Conductor and Musical Director Sig AFuzio,
WEDNESDAY, April % Fifth pera Night
SPECIAL NOTICE On account of the impor-
tarce and difficulty of the great symphony. no in
terruption possibly be permitted during it's
performance. Visitors are therefore respectfully
requested to he inthejr places before
or they will have t. await its CONCLUSION to be
shown to their GpHtt.
Seats for either OF the two nights can be secured
at MetZerctt's Music Store at a. m
Admission. 81; Orchestra and Balcony Chairs,
81; PaIquette and Dress Circle, each 8 81
WEDNESDAY, Bellinis renowned Opera NORMA
Evening star., 1863-04-20
EECEL REPoRTS FROM FREDERICEsRURG
A correspondent OF the Richmond Examiner,

a correspondent OF the Richmond Examiner.
under date OF April "a, says
The military condition here has been withaut
incident or interest Until Sunday not even a
runner ripr led the quiet surf3cG OF the situation
II was 'hen reported that the enemy were on
the mai ch toward the United Siat Mine Ford
This conclusion was based upon observations
mace within their lines from eleva points on
thi> sld. OF the river; but your correspondent
has seen ali that was visible, and can say with
-.t's MY that no considerable force has as yet
'EEen 'tat cirec!icu. Two or three regiment
=: intsn'ry, :s many field batteries and single
regiment CT cavalry comprised the movement
IN our inTe oIaie front. Its destination and
G-sisn ale unknown, but so far from the gem
trai incicatiiEs within the enemy's lire signi.
iyEg forward NOV ement, they import the
COM, ,my; and for several nights the sounds Of
Won hing paltie engaged in the construction
o. cefehSive fortifcatons on the opposite hills
have J.. en distinctly audible Last night signal
lights We're cleaning on the Falmouth Heights,
and the railway trains were in motion until
morning Tonight We have the same interest
Inr display. with the addition of a great bang
ing Il drums and blowing of bugies
1t is to he hered that Hooker will advance
IL. G, ming is apxiously awaited by the army
cf Northern Virginia, who now regard the de-
struction of the army of the Po:omac as q
military necessity, and believing that the war
i i:ea4 lis term aLon they desire to it
tfhliaht cup de grace. Our successes at Vicks-
bar. aid Charleston, and the prompt and IN
frehtai subscription cf the Els, ,0o9,0o0 Euro
r+ah loan, have inspired the army and the
" hcie country.
There remains nothing more TO be said save
that The condition of the troops here is ali that
can hI desired This was inspection day for
Gen. E;:rls dalP'S command, and there was
cot q conde mped musk-t in the whole brigade
Ghr men III This department were never i'm
s''oh good health, equipment and efficiency as
al rItseiit.
GOSSIP FROM RICHMOND.
tCCrresponnrEcr Charleston Mercuryl
k:CH%oa!, Satrr6a April 4.-The cold
March "inG bio -riug this morning is rapidly
GIyiEg he roacs ana paving the way 70 army
oper":!c,:s. "hich the light April showers viii
fSr";x pat a stop to. Eooker's army must be
crmcra!i2pc. i: the half We hear from private
sources be true. An attack on his part ,s no.
t%lCcTt q. Some sentences in 4 late order of
Cen. Lee have been construed 20 mean often
.ivF intentions on cur side but that cautious
General VIII see TO il that neither Yankees nor
Cont-deIr,es get any clue 10 his designs