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but instead of diminishing as 1T proceeded
through the different streets of the city on the
way to the cemetery, gradually increased, so
that before reaching it the throng was immense,
numbering, | should think, some two or three
thousand The services at the cemetery, con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Scott, Chaplain of the l2Sth
n. Y, were appropriate, solemn and impressive.
In the course of his remarks he spoke of San
born as a second Ellsworth, and expressed the
hope that justice, though in the latter case
more tardy, might nevertheless not fail to be ex-
ecuted in this case, any more than in that. In
his prayer the absent friends of the deceased
we've remembered, and in a manner and in Ian
guage indicating deep felt emotion in the speak
er's own bosom, while the perfect silence which
reigned, and the many fearful eyes by which he
was surrounded, proved clearly that in his emo
tion of soul he stood not alone.
The service being ended, the remains were
deposited in a tomb, subject to the order Of
friends north. Three volleys were fired and the
vast multitude retired, not with noise and con-
fusion, but in solemn silence, some fearing and
Others hoping and expecting soon to see another
funeral procession passing through the streets
of Norfolk, at the sight of which secesh women
will not laugh-viz that of DR.. Wright, the
of the lamented Sanborn.
Tyler House, July l6, '63. j. P. S.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, July 2, 1862.
Since Gen. Banks army has invested oort
Hudson, the entire country west of the Missis-
sippi has been abandoned by Federal forces, ex-
cept Donaldsonville ON the river, and the line of
the Opelousas Railroad to Brashear city. These
it was intended to hold, but by the absence
Of our military forces from that part of the
State, the guarding of these places was
left entirely to conyalescents, or fragments of
companies. The rebels have concentrated ell
their scattered regiments, and with one or two
new regiments from Texas have busitd themselves
in making attacks upon these points, persocut-
ing in most lnhuman manner all who had
taken the oath of allegiance to the United
States, burning their dwellings, and their sugar
houses, and destroying every species of their
property. They have attacked and driven one
small force from Brashear, captured quite q
quantity Of camp and gun-equipagC, and
torn up the railroad track, hoping by these
raids to distract Gen. Banks attention from
Port Hudson and, if possible, induce him to d.
vide his force there and enable the now hungry
garrison to force their way out, and escape the
certain doom Of being captured, which surely
awaits them.
On the 9th of June, Just eight months from
the day Gen. Weitzel landed his Reserve Bri-
gade at Donaldsonville, on his march through
the Lafourche country at which time his ex-
cellent judgment satisfied Major General Butler
that a small fort should be constructed at that
point, which was Immediately put under way
and soon completed by the LIST Louisiana Volun-
tsers, and christened " Fort Butler, and while
this fort was garrisoned by only a hundred men,
and the town occupied by some fifty conyalescent
soldiers, the enemy appeared in large force, sur
rounded The little place on all the land sides,
and peremptorily demanded the Surrender of
the fort and town, or the immediate removal Of
the women and children. To the demand for
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The Norfolk Murder.

Nix. EDITOR Of the brutal murder, on the
18th inst, in the city of Norfolk, of Lieutenant
Sanborn by Dr.. Wright, you must before this
have been informed. Few occurrences in south
eastern Virginia have SO exasperated the minds
OF all loyal citizens since the commencement of
the war. Sanborn, as all agree, WIS faithfully
and quietly discharging his duty as a soldier
and officer, neither insulting nor abusing DR..
Wright or any one else, when the murderous
deed was done. Wright would have instantly
shared the fate Of the murderer Of Ellsworth.
and that, too, by the hands of the fine company
Of colored men Of which Sanborn, at the time of
his death, had charge, had they not been re-
strained by influential white Union men who
were present, and who judged that the moral ef-
feet OF the execution of the murderer after a
regular trial would be, on the whole, better than
such speedy ~infiction of the punishment de-
served.
l happened to be present at Lieut.. Sanborn's
funeral. AT the time few seemed to know any,
thing of him, except that, as an officer of a col.
ored company, he had been, while discharging
his duty, %brutally murdered. Whether he had
a wife and children or not, or who were his
kindred, or where was his home, none seemed
certainly to know. However, they said his
name was Sanborn and that he was from Yer
mont. But though of his kindred, or even of
his former friends and associates, none were
present as mourners, yet of real mourners there
was a very large company. The procession, as
it started from the front of the court house
where his body had been resting, was immense
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District Convention.

The Freemen of the First Congressional Dis
srict irrespective of party, are requested to meet
in Convention at Rutland on the 29th day OF Ju-
", 1863, at Ii o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose
of nominating some person to represent this Dis
trint in the Congress Of the United States.
All Who are in favor of sustaining the Ad-
minlstration in its efforts to put down the re-
bellion and sustain the Constitution and Union,
are invited to attend.
A. b. GARDNER,
NJ. q. EgERTs, Dist. Com.
f. E. WooDBRIDGE,)
Rutland, July, 1868.
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Washington County Convention,

The froemen Of Washington County are no.
tilted that a convention for the nomination Of
candidates for county and probate officers, to be
supported at the next annual freeman's meet
in, will be held at the Court House, in Mont
pelier, on Saturday the lst day of August, at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon
All who are in favor Of sustaining the Gov
eminent IN its efforts to suppress the rebellion
and maintain the Union in its integrity, are
cordially invited to attend.
henry C DWIGHT,
J. II. CIRCUIT,
STEPHEN G. SPENCER, go. Com.
r.. J GLEASON,
e. 9. ABBOTT.
July 18th, 1868.
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the surrender of the fort, Major Bullin of the
18th Maine Regiment, replied that be was " in
7tructed to hold the place, and could, therefore,
bee no propriety In surrendering it," Major
Porter of the 18th Vermont. Provost Marshal
there, declared the women and children as safe
under his protection as that of any rebel power,
and therefore saw no necessity for their disturb
ing themselves whereupon a fierce fight com
menced and ragged hotly for three hours, when
the rebels were repulsed, ard followed by shells
from a gunboat FOR several miles on their home
ward march. Upon taking an inventory after
the fight 1t was found that the Union forces had
gained one hundred and nine rebel soldiers and
eleven commissioned officers, Who'll had entered the
fort, and having neglected to take the oath, Pro-
vest Marshal Porter declined to allow them to
leave, but taking their arms, found them suitable
quarters on board a gunboat lying in the river.
Forty-rlne rebel soldiers and officers were killed
and with a great many dead rebel horses were
lett on the field. The rebel wounded were taken
away, but must have numbered two hundred or
more. Our loss was five killed, and but few
wounded. 1t is confidently stated that the reb-
els had here over 5000 men. This, then, we
must admit one of the most gallant defences by
a small party against an army that has been
chronicled during the war. They have since
been reinforced, and no danger is apprehended
of any further trouble from that gang of rebels.
The citizens most heartily pray that Port
Hudson may soon fall, and that Gen. Weitzel
may be sent to reclaim the valley of the La
fourche, and drive from their borders the bar
barous Texans and guerrillas.
FROM BEFORE PORT HUDSON, }
July |, 1858.
The army is in good spirits. Maj Gen. Banks
reviewed his troops yesterday and made them a
fine off-hand speech. lie says, " We have moth
ing to discourage US, but everything looks bright
and hopeful. In Il few days the enemy's works
will be ours, aud the Stars and Stripes shall
float proudly over his battlements. To you is
given the proud privilege and high duty Of sew
ering in twain the territory of rebeldJm by open
ing the Mississippi. Port Hudson shall soon be
yours, and then you shall march to the assist
ance of the gallant army before Vicksburg.
Never was an army entrusted with a more re-
%Sponslble or important work. This work sue
cessfully completed and glory will rest upon
your heads and the heads of your children for
ever. On you will this nation look with proud
satisfaction and thankfulness.'
The principal work now is being done with
the shovel and ~pickaxe. Port Hudson is surely
ours soon
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The New Post.Offlce Law.

NHOSO READETH, LET HIM UNDERSTA Nd
Amd let all concerned read until they do IN
derStdnd, and, then, remember.
We are induced to call special attention at
this time, and in this manner, to the new post
office law which took effect on the first instant,
in orGer That the important changes it makes,
may be fully understood and thereby mistakes
and trouble avoided. We give the following
facts which are all that is necessary, perhaps,
for the general reader.
CLASSIFICATION OF AVAILABLE MATTEL.
Mailable matter is divided into three elias
ses.
|. LetterS.-This class embraces all CORES
pondence wholly or partly in writing, except
that mentioned in the third class.
2. Regular Printed Natter.-Under this
head is included all mailabie matter exclusive
ly in print, and regularly issued at stated Pc
RODS, without addition IN writing, mark, or
sign.
3. Miscellaneous Matter.-This class en-
braces all other matter which is by law de-
clared mailable namely, all pamphlets, occa-
sional publications, books, book manuscripts,
proof-sheets, whether correct, d or not, maps,
prints, engraviDgs, blanks, flexible patterns,
samples aud sample cards, Photographic paper,
letter envelopes, postal envelopes or wrappers,
cards, paper, plain or ornamented, photograph
ic representations Of different types, seeds, cut
tlngs, bulbs, roots and scions.
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CLASS LETTER POSTAGE.

The one cent rate on drop letters is abolished.
The ten cent rate on letters to the Pacific
States and Territories is abolished.
The one cent extra required to be paid on
letters deposited in branch offices is abolished
LetterS for the Majb.--The maximum
weight for the single rate of letter postage is
one-haIf ounce AvordUpois, and the rate of
postage on all letters sent 10 the mail, to any
part OF the United States is I three cents for each
hall ounce or under, and three cents for each
additional half ounce or fractional part Of a
bali ounce. If a letter, on which the postage
has not been prepaid, by any cause should
reach Its destination, double this rate will be
collected on delivery. That is to say, six
cents for every half ounce and fractional part
OF a half ounce. If a letter is not prepaid in
full, the unpaid residue will be charged at
double rate. That is to say, if a letter weighs
over a halt ounce and not over one ounce. and
three cents has been prepaid, the charge for
the other half ounce or fractional part of D
bali ounce, will be six cents. But in all Ca
ses where the whole or any part Of the postage
on a letter is not prepaid, the same will not
be forwarded, unless the postmaster is satisfied
that the omission to prepay was unintentional.
Drop LetterS.-Letters deposited ia an Of
flee, or a branch office, for delivery at the same
othce, or through branch offices or carriers,
are to be charged with two cents the half ounce
or fractional part of half ounce, no charge
10 be made for delivery.
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SPECIAL ORnER NO. L.


GALLERY OF THE CUMBERLAND, July
I6.-The commissioned officers Of the
Army of the Cumberland are requested
10 call at No. %, Cedar street. opposite
the Commercial Hotel, Nashville, Ten
nessee, st the earliest convenience. For
further particulars, enquire at the gale
~ AbOve-named.
The Gallery of the Cumberland is now
opened opposite the Commercial Hotel.
The proprietors of the above establish
ment would respectfully inform the cit
zens of Nashville that they are prepared
TO furnish photographs superior to any
heretofore made in this city. Having
fitted up our capacious Gallery, far su.
perior to any in the Southern States, and
also procured at great expense the best
practical Photographers that we could
procure in New York, Cincinnati and
Chicago, which compose one Of the most
talented and largest corps of Photograph
ers in the Department of the Cumber-
land. We are prepared to execute all
kinds of work desired. with despatch,
and at reasonable prices. We would re-
specifically invite all those DESTROYS Of
having Photographs 10 visit our Gallery,
where they will be treated with courts-
sy by as and all our attaches. Please
sail, one and all, and examine specimens
of Cartes de Visite, etc.
re MORSE & PEAsLEE ProprietOrs.
N. BIN connection with the above
named Gallery, we have other establish
ments at different points with the Army
of the Cumberland, from which we are
in daily receipt of Photographs Of the
officers Of the army. Duplicates can be
had by addressing Morse & Peaslee, P.
o. Box LAB, Nashville, Tenn.
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Those who con-
template making their ffiends beauti-
ful prisent on Christmas viii not forget
that AZ Green & Green's they can procure
the finest and most beautiful goods
Fars for ladies, bats, caps, scarfs, ties,
gloves and a thousand other articles,
which will make merry and happy the
recipients. Call at 43 College Street.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
nlDNicHr DISPATCHES.

I
wAsHNeroN, Dec. 5.-The Republic
cans feel sure of elsCting oOlIax Speaker.
There is considerable clamor in and
ont of the army for MeAde's removal.
Hooker stands ihe best chance as his
successor.
Welles' forthcoming report will sum
up over six hundred and fifty vessels IS
belonging to the Navy Department
Gen. Wadsworth's reports are highly
favorable IS to plantations worked by
free laborsrs and coIored troops. No
guerrillas are about. The negro troops
are very effective, and the bsst Of feel
ings exist between them and the whites.
CA1Ro, Dec. 5.-Gusrrillas reported
as gathering fast in the vicinity of Can
ton, near Cumberland river.
Officers in Banks command say large
amount Of cotton is daily being re-
ceived by parties. The owners are anx-
TO getit to market.
The portions Of Texas traversed by
our army show prepOnderating element
in favor of the Union.
Our losses in the Potomac army is es-
timated at $50 in killed, wounded and
missing.
The President is still confined to his
chamber, feeble in health, but engaged in
completing his message.
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoToMAo.
Dec. 1.-The rebel cavalry drove in our
picksts at GermaniA Ford last night. Our
long roll sounded, when the rebels re-
tired and quiet was restored.
The Raleigh N. G., Standard contains
dispatch from Wilmington of the 30th
ult, which says that large steamers hsAv-
lily loaded, run the blockade into Will
mingtOn, on the night of the 18Th.
An Atlanta dispatch Of the 29.b, says
Bragg's headquarters are st RiDggold.
Great fears are entertained for Long
streets safety.
Thirty thousand Federals- are advanc-
ing on Knoxville, and q fight is going on
at Kingston. LAST week Wheeler was
ordered there. Firing is heard at Loudon.
A train arrived at Dalton this evening,
bringing wounded troops.
Oar forces are still falling back, slowly
followed up by the enemy. There was
firing all day yesterday.
A Charleston rebel dispatch Of the 81
says the Federals fred % mortar shells
At Sumter. Thirteen shells were fred
into the city tonight, and three build
ings struck.
Sixteen shells were thrown into the
city on the 4tb, and several buildings
struck.
ORANGE G. H, Dec. 2 No fighting to-
day.
ATLANTA, Dec. 1.-The 1st Alabama
engaged Os'erhaus aud MulOn this side
Of RinggOld, on Friday, driving them
back.
The Federals sre in front at RinggOld.
Our troops are advancing in line of bat
tie.
The Yankees hold Cleveland, and are
advancing on Charleston, Tenn.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc
Dec. GA light division of rebel troops
crossed the Rspidan this afternoon at
some point above RsccoOn Ford, probably
on reconnaissance. Considerable can
nonading has been heard in that direc-
ton. 1t is supposed the rebel advance
has been checked by our light batteries.
NEw YORK, Dec. 6.-Bigadier- General
Hays has been authorized to raise 3 col
ored regiment
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6.--The Inquirer
contains rumOr that General RosecraDs
has been assigned to the command of the
Army of the Potomac.
NEW YORK, DEC. Cotton so. Gold
heavy. 5214.
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N. LANDE, begs leave to inform the
public, that be has removed his Stock of
Hats and gentlemen's furnishing Goods
from No. 8, Union street to Al College
street, and has associated with him in
business bis brother A. LaRde. 1t will
hereafter be conducted under the firm of
Lande & Brother. dee4.2w.
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A SAFE AID CHEAP WAY TO SEND YOUR
MoSEY HoME-A. q. Sanford & Co., o.
Merchants Bank, 30 College street,
Nashville, Tennessee, win furnish Offers
and Soldiers checks in amounts to suit,
which can be eashed at par in any Nor
thern city or town. nov8-dIm
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Union League of America.
suffers, Attention.

sutlers, Attention.
N. and N. LAsnsBERG & Co, corner Of
the Square and Market street, have on
hand q complete stock Of Suffers Goods,
which they offer at The very lowest mar
ket rates. Among the stock can be
found
20 dOz. grained Cavalry Boots.
II Napoleon
2OButts Natural Leaf Tobacco.
100 Caddies Bright and Twist do.
65 Sweet do.
so Gro. Sweet Owen, fine cut.
100000 Best brands Cigars.
90 Doz. Wool Travelling Shirts.
20 Cases Concentrated Milk.
20 Sardines.
30 Pickles.
20 Kegs Pigs Feet.
10 Best Hamburg Cheese.
Also, 0ystsrs, MacksrsI, Spices, Apple
Butter, Peaches, Pine Apples, etc, Writ
ing Paper, Envelopes, Backing, Ink, and
a full stock Of Suffers NOtions, with the
best brands of Whisky, Wines, Brandy,
Gin-eacktails, etc.
Call and see for yourselves.
A. & n LASDsBERG & Co.,
Corner Market St. and Square.
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APPLES, APPLEs.-COms and see Us,
and we will sell you Apples at The very
lowest doom naarket rates-yes, and tvTqe
Lower.
Don't forget the place, if you want
bargain in Apples-S5 North Market-st,
betweet Gay and Locust near Louisville
and Nashville Z. &. Depot.
nov29-1W% CLARK s. GREsoRY.
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Another rebel prisoner, J. T. Smith,
Of the 9th Georgia Regiment, was shot
through the head and killed yesterday
at the Convslescent Barracks, by one Of
the Guards
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TIE REvrEw OF TROoPs, mentioned
by us yesterday, will take place on the
Granny White Pike, to morrow afternoon
The troops viii be reviewed by Major
Geheral Rousseau. the 'Cnivalier Bay
ard" Of our army.
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CHRISTMAS ADDREss.-The Carriers Of
the Nashville Union will give one years
subscription for the best Christmas Adj
dress for the paper, 70 be sent in by the
10Th inst. The manuscripts of those not
used will be returned, if desired. 3t.
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Brig.-Gen. John NJ. eoise. wounded in
the late battle before Chattanooga, and
Bfig.-Gsn. @. A Smith, arrived in this
city last evening and took lodgings at
lhe So. Cloud.
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AT the Gold Pen Depot, ~ North
Cherry street. can be found good vari-
ETY. of Watches, gold and plated LOckets,
Pocket Knives, Stationery, and Pens Of
every description.
nov25tf +. L. TARBox.
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TWO Colts RevolveEs, engraved aCspt. Il. ". Pa
i son, % u. 4th East Tenn. Cavalry" pair
ick ,iHuntlets, marked "Hcnry c kerner, A1I 4th
Fast Tenn. Cavalry, and grey shawl, were len on
the evening oil the 9Th INST. IN a hack The driver
viii dever the same 20 Captain james, ouariermas
ter az tae state Capitol, fOf a suitA5ls reward.
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We are pleased % inform al who are
fond Of good living. tina, they can fnd
t.e finest selection Of dried, Preserved and
fresh Fruits, srOceries, Candies, Nuts
Wines, and almost everything that is
good In the ealable and driBksble line, Al
W. W. TottsB's, No. % College street,
opposite sewanee House. he sells al the
lowest market rates, and dsliysrs,alI goods
Bought Of him free OF charge.
noy26-Iu
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nriea rrultl prLea Frult!l

A. a NJ. Landsberg & Co., wholesale
sull,rJ supplies. corner Public Square
and Market street, have justreeeived 200
barrels Of Died Fruit-Apples and
Peaehes-which they offer 70 Suffers
Bakers, and the trade generally, al
Eastern cost and carriage.
A. &M.LANDSBERG & co.
dee6 f.
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CoIarsd Norrnnts.

Persons desiring Colored Female Ser
wants, can be furnished, by calling at the
headquarters Of the Commissioners for
the Organization of United States Color
ed Troops, SO Cedar street. nOV26-2w.
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GaIIerY of Fine Arts,

CoRSKR OF UNION AND COLLEGE STREETS.
For fine life-like AmbrOtypes, Photo
graphs. from life siEs down 70 Carte de
Yisite, executed in the highest style Of
the art, either plain or eolOred, call At
the above establishment the largest and
most extensive in the Southwest. Al
buns, carte pictures Of the Generals Of
both armies, in great variety, always on
hand. Call and see the finest and largest
collection Of pictures in the city.
Respectfully.
I. +. SALESMAN,
Successor 70 G. @. GisFs
OF IL In