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wide her cotton doors, and Mexican mills
atar of, open to receive the supplies which
they afford, and very speedily convert
them into clothing for the rebels Of Louis
lana, and other reyolted States.
It is not easy to say to what extent this
contraband traffic is carried On, but it is
Ten known that the frontier Of Texas is
open to it, without let OF hindrance at pres
ent, from. any Union forces, whilst the
rebels have IN army Of ten Thousand men
in and around Galveston, 10 protect
amongst their other duties-thc fabrics
manufactured in Mexico, and transported
thither, by way Of the Rio Grande, and 30
across the Sabine, to parts unknown
Some idea, however, may bo formed Of
these operations from the number Of mills
which they keep a-going. There are in al
some si1ty-cight Of them in the Mexican
States, employing very nearly four thou
sand looms. Most Of the cotton which
they work up into fabrics, is rebel property,
and the produce Of Texas, although there
| is not single mill in the State. Three
thousand bales is the sum total Of the cot
ton crop Of Mexico; whereas wenty-sesen
thousand bales are imported from Texas,
and manufactured expressly for the rebel
| service. The New York Eosn'ng fost,
| speaking upon this subject-which IS BY
no means IN unimportant one-says that
! our people. naturally ask, what is the
value of blockade ever so strictly kept
up along the ocean frontier Of the rebel
States, if We leave the land boundary open
and free to the contraband trader At
this very moment it continues, "there is
! a perfect grove Of masts in Matamoras, the
little Mexican port ut the mouth Of the Rio
Grande, which now fourishes as it never
flouriehed before-a crowd OF vessels Of all
nations, but most Of them from tho North
ern States ofthis Union, bringing supplies
| which almost Immediately after being
landed, are passed across the frontier into
Texas"
| So that the rebels are not only able t
get supplies from this source, but they ulst
find in it free market for their pro
ducts.
| We hare reason to believe, however, tha
Uncle Sam has lis eye upon the contra
bands, and will soon put q stop to thei
| ramc
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WAYNE, for which they pny that roaa--some
si@ @ per year. and by ths aS fentEaet y ths Az !.
NJ - tan1, Tho hundred thousand an I1re-
Se i stogsthssF gshss aePfRs ef e. Z Te hs
world goes. bui III iae a-cnse Thcy arc pubic
men men called upon to make laws for The public
good, aud when saw tbs action Of these men,
I felt that We had indeed fallen upon EVIL
times.
public one, aud would try and assl5s any
road. whether bnilt or In contemplation, IN
ths same way, for this reason: Chicago and
Illinois owe more to their railroads for their
present proud position than to any other or
Ill other influences. Hence encourage them
In ill reasonable WAYS. All the while guard
the rights Of the people, and it seems to me
that one of the best plans to do that is to get
as much competition among the railroads IS
possible. And the roads terminating in this
city shonld be afforded every facility for the
transferring Of freight cbeaply and with dis
patch. Much might be said upon these points,
but this Communication Is too long already.
- IE EAGv
, 1863-03-06

MOLINE, H., March ?, 1868.
Editors Chicago Tribune:
In your paper Of Saturday last, noticed .
communication from one VIM. r. White, in
relation to George Cu71en Of Company +, 18th
Illinois regiment, which doubt not refers to
my son, George kerns, who WAS missing In
the battle Of Stone River. Please allow me
to make some corrections, with ths hepe e that
He was in the battle up to wednesday, the
31st Of December. He was seen hy different
men in his company just before Negley's d.
Vision was ordered to fall back, or cut their
way out, which was some time in the forenoon
Of that day, Upto that time he had not been e
hurt. But after the company commenced fall
ing back, no one in It remembers seeing him.
when the regiment cut its way out he Wis
missing; since which time be has not heen
heard from,
It Is hoped this will meet the eye Of some
one or more who may know something Of the
fnte Of ny son, and that they will let me know
by addressing me ut this place. ANY informa-
tion a. to his fate, 7siil place bis parents under
wv KFRyS
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whose influence and taste had designed and
procured The banner, wns feelingly mentioned
By Gen. Osborne. a heartfelt and prolonged
slont went up. which made these old woods
ring, and conld the lady herself haYe heard 1t,
she would hare been convinced that gratitude,
at least, Is SOLDIERS charactera ic, aud thai
her name Was forever linked with the history,
a. it was engraved in tue hearts Of our regl.
ment- We left Newburne and arrived at
Moozehead on the 25th-were agath placed on
transports, and without any occurrence OF
particular interest, reached Hilton Heaa, Feb
rnary LIST. On the 7ti we landed on the op-
posite island Of st. Helena, where now, under
tie shade Of live oak and orange trees, l. am
writing. The sounds OF booming cannon. rs
they are now borne on the winds from Charles,
ton and sayandh, remind me that our feet has
commenced their bombardment, and forces
me to realize the purpose Of the expedition.
Those nurseries Of rebellion must be taken
and history shall tell what State flag, together
with the stars and stripes WAS the first to float
triumphant over their battlcments.
Respectfully, &c, G. +. h.
, 1863-03-06
FROM ST. HELENA ISLAND.
4 Brief History of the 89th Regiment
Illinois Volunteers.

Correspondence Chicago Tribune.1
81. T.HELESA ISLAND, S. C.,(
February 25. 1868.
As promised to keep you posted in regard
to the stains and doings Of our regiment, I
propose giving you our history from the time
you last heard Of us at Suffolk, Va. 7. O. 0s-
uornc, four former Colone1,) on lis return
from Illinois Immediately took command Of
our Brigade, tho only one, I believe, In the
whole Eastern Department flied exclusively
with Western regiments. Col. Maner now
commands the regiment, with S. s. Linton
acting Lieut.. Colonel, and J. Woodruff acting
Major. We left snffolk January 5th, and ar
rived at the Cnowan River on the 7th. Moth
ing Of interest occurred during the march, If
Iaccept meeting with company pf North
Carolina Union cavalry, who deserve praise.
Approaching the fallacics Of the secession
doctrine, they, handful Of heroic men, raised
the old stars and stripes in the very heart Of
rebcldom, md sTore to sacrifice their lives
rather than give allegiance to traitors: Thus
far they have been successful, and hare kept
large district Of country under their influ-
ence, rot, however, without bloodshed, for
they have been frequently attacked, and when
greatly outnumbered, retired to their fast
nesses in the swamps, but emerging from 9th
CT points, have SO continually harrassed the
enemy as to finally force them to abandon the
whole region to their control.
Our division arrived on the ChaTan out Of
provisions. They foragcd amongst the enemy
and brought us all We required. They are
mostly taI1ners, and divide their time between
fighting and tilling theEoil. Transports being
ready, VIC shipped for Newburnc where VIC ar
rived January 9th, Here, for the second time
since we bare been In the field, re met troops
from our own State, the first were the the S:h
Cavalry on the Peninsula; these were the So
| called Marine Artillery, six hundred Of whom
! were recruited in Chicago, and By some chican-
| err were credited to the quota Of New York.
They were fine body Of men. Just previous
to leaving Newbnrne We were the recipients
Of beautiful blue silk banner, bearing on
one side correct portrait Of our honored
| Governor, and the name and number Of our
regiment-on the reverse, the names Of the
| different engagements in which We hare par
ticlpated. It was presented BY Gen. Osborne,
in the name Of Its donor, Coz. Yates, In .
| stirring speech, andH ever wclkin rang with
enfAWfic cheering, 1t did on this occasion;
anH a1onc BY the 33th was It's influence
| fell, s8of there could be seen in the circle
formed around our General, the familiar flces
Of Generals, Colonies, officers and men from
the different portions Of our army corps.
when the name Of the lady (Miss Tuckes)
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Many letters hare been published latcly
t.on. soldiers at Memphis, and elsewhere,
complaining bitterly Of Surgeons and officers
aprrorriating to their personal uses the sani-
:ary stores and delicacics sent South for tho
sick soldiers in hospitals, and Of the heartlcss
neglect Of duty By surgeons in charge Of hos
pitals. The facts should at once he laid be.
fore the authorities at Springfield and Wash
ington, and receive prompt attention
, 1863-03-06


Brigadier jas. s. Negley, Of Rosecran's
army, who has proved himself gallant cou1-
mander and 4 fearless patriot, has written a
ltngthY letter to friend in Butler county,
Penn, in which he expresses himself freely
in reference to the dishonest and craven con
duct Of the Northern Copperheads, who arc
irving to break down the Government. We
make few extracts:
CAXr AT MuRFnEEsBoRo. TENN.
February 16, 1853.
DEAR S1n: II ever felt blush Of shame
and anger against citizens Of my native State,
it was when learned Of this shameless party
strife, aiming to secure cessation OF hostili-
ticsi az offer Of the olive branch Of peace to
the traitors who hare tnsnlted our national
traditions, tranp1cd upon the graves Of our
revolutionary fathers, sacked our public
treasury and arnories, robbed commerce of
its honor, violated the sacred pledges OF re-
presentaiyes, hurled brands Of olscord into
strife in our social circles, and prostitnting
! every manly and womanly sentiment to the
| hellish purpose Of destroying our Govern
| mcnt. HIVE they not maltreated our wound
| ed, robbed our prisoners and outraged the
deady Have they not broken every Compact
| for the aulelioration Of the horrors Of war
Have they not cSiled thousands from thei1
own dresides to perish or to live like wild
beasts in the mountains? Who will dare tc
deny that they have not committed nil thest
barharities2
Yet in view OF all these facts, miserable
shameless lemagogues, cowardly traitors al
home, seek to force the Government into AZ
unholy alliance with those perfdious people
Why should there be an effort made to shield
the Southern traitors from suffering the full
penalty Of their crimess Do tier not deserve
it: Is it not the legitimate fruits Of Treason
and rebellion? Let no peace, no prosperity
no safety dwell in their lands, until tliey Ii,
down their arms and acknowledge the Gov
eminent they arc cndeayoring to destroy. I
| var in terrible earnest cannot conquer
peace, what can? If the resources Of
mighty people and the determined energy ant
bravery Of great armies contending for thei
| birthright cannot crush this mushroom Con
fcdcracy, what cans VIII 1t be done by dis
honoring ourselves in humbly craving thei
: submission and appealing to them to rcstor
the Government:
: No, they would answer your appeal witl
; the thunder Of artillery and treat your sub
mission With defiant scorn. No, let 1t h
spoken In the councils Of the aged, an'
, | taught in the lessons Of our youth, that til
honor and Integrity Of our Union ''Must an
shall be preserved aud that tie penalty {
| treason Is death. Yours, truly,
JAMES s. NEGLEY, Brig. Gen.
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Chicago .Qrib1111e+
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1868.



The Indiana Legislature remains without
= onsrum-the war men Of that body
Icing absent purposely to prevent the con-
summation Of the ubiquitous and in
furious disloyal schemes that the Cop
perhcads have hatched. And the latter
cannot complain. Theirs is the precedent
that the Republicans are following; and
were their object ten-fold more praise
worthy thnn it is, their mouths would be
stopped BY the history that they them
selves bare written Baing really revolu-
tionary in their designs, they will be glad,
when reason and patriotism assert their
rule, that the friends Of the Government
and the Union, have prevented the com
mission Of the crimes to which Copper
hesdism has committed them
The Cincinnati Commercial furnishes a
few examples Of Democratic skedaddlins
in Indiana, from which our readers vii
see that the loyal party there is not acting
without high and repeated Democratic
SAAIllO0s ~ 61eo AaAse NAs0 ~
"Joseph G. Marshall to the Unltett States
~Senate, when the Wings had small ma
FORTY on. the joint ballot, was defeated
"by resort to boiling, and Jesse D. Bright
aprofted by it. In 1885 the Democrats
"boIted again, and dsfeated Aarshalrs re-
"turn ! second time. In JANUARY, 1861
"the Democrats boltcd on several measures
"an,ong them the militia bill. They were
"opposed to arming the State, and took
"that course to defeat it, in which had they
tbcen successful, the soil Of Indiana woule
shave been desecrated by the feet Of rcbe
"inyaders--ler fields pillagcd, her town
"dcsolated, and all the horrors Of ciyi
"war inaugurated among her own peo
"ple,"
Now let them take the decoction 0
which they were the inventors In th'
meantime, the country may rest assured
that, as long us Gov. Morton stands at th'
helm. Indiana will not be made an ally Q
the rebel cause; and that when the ut
tcnpt to take her out Of the Union is ven
turcd upon, somebody will be hurt.
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COLUMBUS, Ky., Feb. 25-
Meaare- Editors OF the Chicago Tribune:
uarirg noticed slanderous and fatse article
in your paper Of the Sd inst, captioncd FROM
CoLrMbus, and signed n. We would state
for the information Of the readers Of the
TRIBUNE that we are brought into daily con,
tact With Surgeon N. 4. Derby, Medical
Director Of this District; that our opportu-
mites for discovering derelictions Of duty are
ut least equal to Ms, and that We beliere him
10 he honest, loyal, temperate. efficient,
and watc1lful Of the interests Of the Govern,
ment and soldiers, and IN every way faithful
and deserving officer.
JAMES Pn11urs, Surg. 111th III. Vol.
A. B. CAsrER11NE, Post Surg U. S. A.
4. ". SS,pER, A. A. Surg. .. s. A,
T. q. FH1zEIL, A. 4. Surg. U. 5. 4.
Jso. Z. RAIsEr. Ass't. Surg. 1f1th III. Vol.
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4 patriotic citizen Of Belyidcse writes con-
ccrnipg our coming election as follows:
eva al1 feel IN intense interest In the com.
inr election in your city. I trust there will
he ,o scramble for place on the loyal ticket,
Int that the best men, loyal aud true. witl be
selected without regard to antecedents. Let
the traitors be whipped ifpossible -give them
a fo,etastc Of what is to come hereafter"
, 1863-03-06
THE REBELB AND mEKICAN enr-
TON LOOMS.

Ifthe rebels cannot manufacture goods
for themselves, they know where, and how,
to get them manufactured in spite Of the
blockade They are cunning aud wary
people, with long heads upon their shoul-
ders, and far-seciug eyes under the vaults
Of their foreheads- Cut of from old Eng
land on the one hand, and New England
on the vther, there seemed no chance fot
them to get 50 much as coat to theii
backs or shoes to their feet.
But behold! these adroit conjurers have
nothing to do but cry out in the cabalistie
tongue, "Open scsame! and Texas fling
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in life, to say nothing Of his remittances. He
has since been an ardent champion Of tho
North. It is said that other South Caroliui-
ans in Europe took the sa1nc noble and patri'
, 1863-03-06

Correction.
0rF1cr or Seer OF Iowa FAR COLLEGE,
DEzxo1SEs, Feb. ., 1=63. {
Editors Chicago Tribune:
DEAR Sir: In the report Of the Board OF
Trade, as published in your paper of the 18th
inst, you place the product Of wheat in Iowa,
for 1850, as per United States census returns
for 1860. at i, s33, EOS bushels. It should be,
as per United States census returns for that
year, S, 433 ,2205 bushels. Herewith please find
the product Of wheat and corn in Iowa fol
seven years, up to and including 1862
Respectfully yours,
WM D. Wilson.
Secretary Iowa Far. Col.
, 1863-03-06

~ B. Q. Duncan, who has been appointed
American Consul to Baden. Germany. Ia =
young South Carolinian, who was studying in
Bsrlin when the rebellion broke out and did
not hesitatc to take the side Of the Union at
Tie racritlcc, Us he supposed. Of his prospects
, 1863-03-06

- =. Buchanan Read, the poet, is on bis
WY 10 mafaFeesboFo, he having been CON.
mlss1onoo oy Inc recent grand Union meet
1ngs held at Cincinnati to carry to the no3afera
Of Rosccrans' army their proceed,nna
, 1863-03-06
EFFECToF C0PPERHEAD TEACH



The steadiness with which the Copper
leads have denied that they had any in
tention Of aiding the rebels, by their de-
monstrations in the Northwest, has had
no effect in Seccssia. There the men of
sense readily understand that these dcnlals
are necessary; hence they are estimated
at just what they are worth; and what
That estimate Is may be seen By the follow
ing extracts from well known secession
journals that undoubtedly reflect the be-
lief and wishes Of their readers:
Fro" the Point r;s95RsS rss9Rss Es1e 5sh 'Fs no'0n
THE NORTHERN REAcr1ox.-The result Of
the recent Democratic triumphs in the Nor.
1hern States. Is beginning 10 display itself
convinced that the great uprising Of the pco-
pie In November last would not pass of in
cfcrrescencc, but would operate in some
practical good to the country: !.
In Illinois and Indiana the reaction in the
Northern mind is most apparent, and We see
them gradually drifting toward a revolution
aud PREPARING TO ASSERT THEIR SOVEREIGN
TT. The attempt lately made In Indiana to
seize the State Arsenal, shows that there Is a
taking the destiny Of the State into their own
hands. The public men Of prominence are
denouncing L1sCo1K's acts, the character and
object Of the war, and the means resorted to
for It's prosecution. TIE GREAT SPEECH
OF MERRICk, oE ILLINOIS. WILL HAVE
SOW TIE SEED OF D1ssENsIoN IN THE
RANKS OF THE WESTERN TROOPS, IF
ANY THING WILL. + y The .nhok
Wext tciu soon 1rtok forth. 1Tee Sc TIE snsok<.
and fire Is not far di4fant God sz,tc7 the good
1eo.k, AND LET THE WHOLE PURITAN
RUIN AND DEsOLATION WHICH THEY
PLOT FOR Ts.
11r. Mc11ick's intentions arc properly
valued. and how they could have deceived
any body here, is wonder that nc have
never been ahle to overcome. His own in.
significance in the community where he is
best known, affords the only reason for the
little effect OF his swelling words.
The Memphis Appeal, printed at Jack
son, Hiss, February 18th, has seen the res
olutions Of the Copperheads Of Fulto1
county, Illinois, and is thrown into cxta
cics thereby. It is..sure that the revolution
is inaugurated, that the resolutions hay
the ring Of the true metal, that in tn
Northwest it will hereafter be dangerou
10 be q Lincolnlte; and then it adds:
It.eiu be noticed t14at Tie ds7uxion dbout recon
st;wet;on, sshieh has 80 zeng l.ld the 13sst in
sort Of sIf7, hds sanis'.td at last"
Il is useless to ask the Copperhcads t
reflect on the consequences Of their word
and acts, because they hare not miscalcu
lated the amount Of aid that their treaso
is giving the enemies Of the Constitutio:
and the union-their object is partially &C
complished; but ne call upon all men VIII
have any lingering remains Of loyalty lef|
TO take such measures as will warn ii
traitors in our midst that their manifesto
tlons OF malignity aud treason must cease
OF, as the alternative, that those vho in
du1ge therein must take IN the line e
march for the enemy's camp, where the
belong.
, 1863-03-06

@ Gen. Butler has been Invited to address
INC Union League at Newark, n. j., In reply
10 the recent reasonable hsranguc of 'Val1au-
dighsns, and he will do 1t.
, 1863-03-06

lA1N1s 4lAEcA s. 1873.
Gen. Asboth, commandant at Columbus,
has issued the following orders for application
in lis department.:
GCBK11LAs AND THEIR srMpATuIzERs.
HEADQUARTERS DIST. OF CoLpxBus,
COLUMBUS. KY, Feb. -, 1868.
GENERAL ORDER, No. 1t.-The Mobile d Ohio
yailEoad communication having been re-opencd.
the following is published for t1!e infonation and
In the District Of Columbus:
It is well known that the lawless bands of guc.
rillas which fntest the country along the railroad
e. e bs 5
United States on their oaths OF a11cgiauce, taken
only to break at the aFzt opportunity the obliga-
These citizens will be held responsible with their
persona and property. for the acts df sue1illas
whom they cherish and support.
ANY one not belonging to the Confederate army,
these 1awlces bands, will be suu1mari1y tficd by
military commission. in accordance with articles
Of var 5S ana s.; revised army regulations, which
AnT Sc. Whoaocyer shall relieve the enemy
with money, rlctuals. OF ammunition, Or shall
death. q such other punishment as shau bc osdcs
cd by the sentence OF q court martial.
Art. ii. N'hosoever shall b. convicted OF hold.
liz enemy. either drccdy o. indileetiy, sha snsi
ed b. the sentence Of = court mattial.
a o1 Fsa g psa IL
river, the families living in closest proximity to
as hostages for the delivery Of the real Ierpeator
The civil law rc-estab1ieled in Kentucky, for tho
beea. Of the loyal. shall never shield the traitor
lof6ciall Brig, Geus Commanding.
CopPERnEADs AND TRAITORS.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CoLuNRue
DErARrNENr OF THE TENNESSEE.
COLUMBUS. Kf., Feb. Is, 1868.
GENERAL OrpER. No. 1a-Po1ltical futricucs OF
the Copperhcad home traitors In resi- arc In
creasing dese1tons. and it being known that alt
those who fatthle,sy desert thcf colors arc aided
H. Df eaefss Is ordered & thst ins
@ Seserters of shs = untea states Army, kaowlnS aS
| streams, fhal! be brought before Mtltary Com
1nissIon sn # found gus3 sha asfS sSer the
tious Tor the apprehension and delivery or deser.
trr, will be paid at aug Hiitsry Post R oo ,.u.
| Ioncial.]
PERMITS TO TRADERS.
| HEApQrAruEEs DIsr. OF coLu4Bus,i
DErAErxEsT or TIE TENNESSEE.
| CoLrxECs, hy.> March l. 1858.
GENERAL ORDER, 10. 14.-To facilitate tht
transaction otbnstncss At these headquarters, eact
Provost Marshal OF the fonr precincts, Is herewith
authorized to give permits Of goods, from his re-
einst;
Ths hovsvsr tS Sn!z rsfsra to goods alsady In
Int 1df p Fsf E6e 2s
Provs1k Marehais will be held Responsible that "a
rors granted By standing trade regulations to loya
ci.izcns be uotextended to sympathlzets With tn
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
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