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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

COMMISSIONERS ANOT1CE.-Thc un-
~ dcrsigncd having. been duly appointed
BY the Probate Court of Stcarns County,
Commissioners tc receive, examine and
audit nil claims against the estate Of Hor
ace s. Greeley, deceased, hereby give no.
tice that all persons having claims against
the estate of said deceased, are required to
present them to said commissioners within
six months from the 18th Of December;
1868, or be forever barred. ~ - =. s..
The Commissioners will meet on the LIST
and I'd Mondays of each month at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at the Maine Prai-
rie Post Office, in Stearns County.
D. s. FRENCH,
WHEELER FRENCH, g
Commissioners Of the estate q. Horace s.
Greeley, decd. 4, jan14-5t
IL Dated Jan. 9Th, 1864.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

Se~YT@ss 80 - u
u -aWhere woman says Mrs Parting.
on, .has once married With eongsaling
aeart, and one that beats responding ito
her own, she will never enter the maratime
letate again. . IL
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

nc' BAuLxYs Hoa So \ moose placed
resaround the under jaw of the animal,
B6ust below the front teeth, will euable
Weone TO obtain a complete mastery over
him, BY leading him or hol< ing him
with the end Of tie rope.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18
IL M E & L u M Err!

i I M E & L u M b Err!
CONSTANTLY on hand, full supply.
~ of first quality lime, at 81 per barrel;
or when taken in quantiti, Of over twenty
Barrels, at IS cents per barrel. "a.
Lumber and al building material fur
nished'to order ai the lowest cash prices.
Every style Of Furniture can he furnish
cd Immediately at the same Office ~ 4
p All kinds Of produce taken in exchange.
Office at the New York Store.
+! FOWLER TOBEY. {,
st. Cloud, Sune 9th, 1862. - y4n45-1y
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18
Livery, Sale and Boarding
il ST AaB Il e.. %<s1 +: !
ROGERS ,&sPENCER,. Proprietors.


Having received new new and md splendid 9Gsn
.iStoch. cE.!,L;a4r9>i;ages and Buyy1iies,
we are prepared to furnish Pleasure Par
tics Excursions and Funerals with outfits
on the shortest notice. re- 4H VI xfa 90 ".
Horses suitable t II. buggy or saddle can
always be found ,at9our stable. 5t.S Il
II. .yon want a Horse and Buggy Team,
or a, Team. .nnd; Carriage, to- 80 Into the
country, Or from one end Of II to the 9th.
or, call at our stable, whore you con be
accommodated at all times and:at oil hours.
n B.-We are prepared, to9furnish reg
sular and transient stEyf;s, boil G9S4b &;
3ai, 1o.zBOAEIDING@e &C. :
For Horses, at our stable; Ut reasonable
rates. We; would respectfully state that
t.sBilly" Young, WHOM all know to be az
fat jn4the business, ~ill.be. on hnnd at oil
hours, night or day, toiwait atpn custom
sers. For pAttictilars. alIAt ahf office,
vtneNtt dEhs = SPENcfR
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

MUNGER BROS,
MUSIC DEALERS
Concert Hall Block, Third Street.
SAINT PAUL, MINI,
Sole Agents for Steinway & Sons cclcbra-
!: ted Pianos. Messrs. Steinway we're award
cd the First Prize Medal for their Pianos
over 2Go others at the great international
Exhibition. London, in 1862.
Also, Sule Agents for Chickering's cele.
bratcd Pianos. of Boston; and the United
Piano Forte Makers, Of New York, the best
piano in use for the money. Also. Agents
Tor krovesteen Co., Gutenberg & Vaupel,
and J 4 G.. Fischer's pianos.
Sole Agents for Princes cclebrated Me-
lodcons, School Organs and Organ lIaruio
NUNS; also, Mason 4 Uan,liu's SIclodcons
and Cabinet Organs.
g., Ths AsSys Instruments are al fully Warranted
We keep constantly on hand the
ONLY FULL ASSORTMENT
OF
Sheet Music and Musical instruments
OF all descriptions in Minnesota.
Our stock Of Violins, Viclincellos. Con-
ira Bases, Flutes, Flies. Flagolctts. Claro-
NETS, Guitars, Eanios, Military Drums Of
all des criptions, Brass Instruments, .Acsor-
dions, strirgs ETC., is complete.
Church Organs, Melodeons and Pianos
tuned and rer:?ccl.
Orders attended to with Promptncss.
rGH26-ly. &f
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18
FLETo HER HOUSE

|FLHro HER HOUSE,
T.. Sir. CLOUD -: MINI.
=. ~E.r Il. .<-.. u ~ q E-<
TTAvISG purchased the building former
IT ly known US the "American House."
Washington avenue. have improved the
entire establishment in most thorough
manner, adding many means OF scco,rmo-
dation'and couiiorts ~s7-.
uhc Flexchci. House
is now open for the reception of travellers
and hoarders, and the Proprietor has made
such arrangements as will enable him to
ensure the comfort Of all who may stop
with him.
The location is convenient and pleasant,
and in Il central portion Of the city.
No pains or expense will be spared to
furnish
" THE TABLES
with all that this market affords; while
guests will receive every attention.
Commodious Stabling is attached, to &C.
Ecommodate those having teams.
Daily aud tri weekly stages can be talen
from ills ''hcuse to any point in the State.
'THOS. FLETCHER.
St. Cloud, Aug. Goth, 1868 >v6nl8-1y
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18
SLEEPING CARS
On NIGHT TRAINS TO
Fh;lad'a a, New York and Baltimore
F'reights.

BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH AND
TRANSFERRED FREE.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18
In Dress Goods

= Ihave a fine line. consisting of French
Merinoes, Grape du Chenes ard A,nures,
Alpaccas, Paramattas, Tartan Checks,
Poplins, Plaid, Striped and Brocaded Mo-
hairs, Printed and All-"ool Dclaines, &c..
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

Tickets for sale to Boston by Boat or Rail.
Bcats Tickets coed on any Of the sound Lines.
Fare TO all points as low as any Route.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18
Boots aand Shoes.

4 good assortment Of Mems and Boys
Boots. rf;adies', Misses and Chi;dren's
Shoes Sss:iA Balmorals, Buffalo and Cloth
OSerssoes, Lace Moecasins, Oil Tanned
,Boots,r&c. :: "T~.." 49,.
-. ,[l-
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18
Hosiery aid Gloves, Ladies Merino
Vests and Drawers, Wool Hoods, Nubias,
&c., &c. 80. ..... -. .
Boure: Ribbons, Ruches and Flowers.

Business and Over Coats, Pants, Vests,
Cnasrshirts and Drawers, Gray and Fancy
Wool Overshirts. Jackets, luck Mitts,
Gloves, Gaun.lets, sc.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

Ladies Cloths, Fur victorines and Capes,
NisSes' Ermine Vitsorines and Ta1nas.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

Saxony, Fur and Cloth Has, Seal, Nit
tr.a, Plush and Cloth Caps, Sc.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

Trunks, Satchels, Blankets, &c.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

All Of which will be disposed Of at the
very lrwes: market rates FOR CASH.
v6nlo-tf -r.~4 ~. R. BENNETT.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08

q The friend of poor fellow who lost his
left leg at Petersburg, remarked that. although
MANNED, he would always have one good point
OF well-drilled soldier--his cleft foot fore
most, as 1t was permanently planted at the
front.
- celebrated Oxford scholar, who profess
Cd an indifference to music, was once asked what
ne thought of an orchestra which had been per-
forming grand overture He replied that he
only was impressed "by the wonderful coinci-
dences of the fiddlers' elbows"
- Because Gov. Gilmore, of n. H., came in
conflict with the Legislature of that State on a
question Of changing the constitution, the cop
perheads took courage, and hoped he was to be-
come convert to their faith. They had rati-
hcation meeting in Concord, and John H. George
proposed to serenade the Governor. lie and
the band went and had Performance in his Ex-
celency's front yard, and though he was known
to be in his chamber, all the response the SER
enaders got was the closing of the blinds in their
faces, by the Governor in his night shirt.
~ DO think we shall whip the rebels,'
said returning soldier to a lady who was anx-
ious to get the opinion of one direct from the
front; why, know We shall whip them. Ev-
cry real soldier who is facing the rebels in any of
our long lines knows we shall whip them, and
regards as treason any other thought. have
found more doubt and dependency here in half
day than in the army during my whole term
OF service. Yes, ma am, we shall whip them,
and doit quick, too, if the North will only send
Its patriots to the front, and not its hired ske-
daddlers and sneaks.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Z.
The supply steamer Union will sail from
New York on the 18th inst. for the Gulf
squadron.
The sentences of court martials ia the cases
OF one colonel, one lieutenant colonel, four
majors, twenty-nine captains, thirty first lieu
tenants, twenty-one second lieutenants and
two surgeons are officially promulgated. They
we're convicted, among other things, of drunk
enness, shamefully abandoning positions in
front of the enemy, inducing others TO run
away, stealing, lying, false mastering, drink
ing stimulents intended for sick, encouraging
soldiers TO plumber and pillage private citiz ms,
embezzling commissary stores, desertion,
opening private letters, &c. The largest
number Of these officers being dishonorably
dismissed from service and cashered.
The rules and regulations under the law
providing for the payment OF certain demands
for quartermasters' stores and subsistence
supplies actually furnished the army require
the claimants TO prove that they are loyal cit
liens.
The indications are that the offers for the
new loan will be heavy.
The U. S. District Court at Alexandria, Va,
has disposed of large number of cases under
the confscation Law. On Monday seventy de-
crees OF condemnation were entered, the
largest days work yet accomplished by that
Court.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
City OF Portland.
Election Notice.

NOTICES hereby given that in pursuance of war
~ rants from the Mayor and Aldermen of the City
OF Portland, the Inhabitants thereof qualified &c
cording to law TO for State and County officers
viii meet In their respective Ward Rooms. or usual
places OF meeting, on Monday, the twelfth day OF
September instant 81 9o'olock in the forenoon then
and there to give in their votes for Governor four
senators and four Representatives in the Legisla-
ture OF this State; for County Treasurer County
Commissioner, Register of Probate and Sheriff for
the County of Cumberland, and for a Representa-.
tive 10 Congress- and also TO give In their vetes upon
the following question. to wifi
shall the Constitution be amended as proposed
by resolve Of the Legislature providing that cit
zens OF the State absent therefrom in the military
service OF the United States, Of this State shall
not be deemed TO have lost their residence In this
State by of such absence but shall be allowed
to vote wherever they may be- unless in the regular
army OF the United btates for Governor Senators
and County Officers, the Tus sdsy next after the
the hrst Monday Of November in the year one thous
and eight hundred snd sixtv four and their votes
shall be counted and allowed in the same manner
and with he same effect as il given the second
Monday of September In that year; and shall be al
lowed to vote for Governor. Senator'S Representa-
tiyes ana County officers on the second Monday o
september, annually thereafter. forever In the man
ner and under the regulations in said resolve pro-
vded - chose in favor Of said amendment express
ing 1t by the word "YES" upon their ballots, and
those opposed to the amendment expressing il by
the word mo" upon their ballcts''
The polls TO remain open until s.x O'Clock in the
afternoon when they stall be closed.
The Aldermen OF said City will be In open
session in the Ward r oom in New City Building,
lentrancc on Myrtle St from nine o'clock in the
forenoon to O'Clock 10 the afternoon on each of
the three secular days next preceding such day Of
the afternoon of the las Of said three secular Gays
Tor the purpose Of Receiving evidence of the qualih
cation of yosePs whose names hav; not been enter
ed on the list of qualified voters in and for the sever
al Wards, and for correcting said list.
Portland. September g. 1854 dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
Religious and Ecclesiastical Items.

The many friends of Rev. Mr.. Balkan, Of
Lewiston, Chaplain of the 10th Maine, expect
soon to greet him at home whittier he purposes
soon to return. Letters from the 10th Maine
all join in one expression of regard for their
chaplain, whose feryor and labors on their be-
half have been only surpassed by his glowing
patriotisml
The Dedication of the new Unitarian
Church in Houlton took place on Thursday
the 18th ult,, and was very largely attended
oy The citizens of that aud the neighborinp
towns. Sermon by Rev. Mr.. Everett of Ban.
gor.
A correspondent of the Lewiston Journal
says OF the Empire Grove Camp meeting.
winch closed on Saturday morning, that as it
was the largest, SO it was thought to be the
oest one ever held upon that ground. OF the
amount OF good effected he cannot now speak.
This will not be known until the eyents oflife
will have terminated. But the preaching of
SO much truth aud the offering Of so many per-
feet prayers cannot be in vain.
The Lewiston Journal says the exterior of
the new Universalst church in Auburn is now
nearly finished. The steeple is very symmet-
ricsl and the whole edfce presents a very
neat and architectural appearance, adding
much to the comeliness of that part of the
town where ii is situated
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
The Cause in Old Cumberland.

CUMBERLAND, Sept, Z, 1864.
TO the Editor Of the Press
Agreeably 10 previous notice the people of
this town and vicinity came together last eve
ming at the Town House, to hear f. B. TURN
ER, Esq, of Texas, on the duties OF the hour.
The meeting was called TO order by VIM. l..
Prince, chairman Of the Union Town Commit
tee, who announced the following as the ofic-
ers OF the meeting: Capt. Sewall Blanchard,
President, with numerous list OF Vice Pres
idenis from this and adjoining towns, and
VIM. ID. Sweetser, Secretary.
The house was densely packed, SO much so
as TO make 1t uncomfortable. Mr. Turner
spoke over an hour and half, and l should
judge that had he spoken as much longer
there would have been the same deep interest
that was manifested throughout his speech.
1t was the largest political meeting we have
ever seen in this town; and judging from tie
enthusiasm and intense interest manifested, /
should say, that If our whole State is equally
alive, (which doubt mott we need have no
fears Of the result of next Mondays voting.
UNION
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
The Last Rebel Hone.

The gallant Gen. Seymour, lifelong DEM
ocrat, taken prisoner at the battle Of the
Wilderness, carried TO Charleston and there
confined in that portion of the city most ex-
posed to the Federal Batteries, IN letter re-
Gently ppblished-=iet all the Democrats read
1t, and ~iu the Argus copy '-says:
II Democrat succeeds Mr. Lincoln, thew
profess to feel sure of negotiations, and sare
Of their Colederdcy. They believe Demo
GRAFT will be elected. In Mr.. Lincolns re-
election they see only subjugation, annihils,
ton, for the war then must continue, and con-
anudace Is tAeir future and ruin. In mill
tary affairs Ii is an excellent rule never TO do
what the enemy desires-is il not equally
true in politics Certain il is that The
ONLY REMAINING HOPE OF THE
SOUTH LIES In MR. LIECoLN'S DE-
FEAT.n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
House and Lot mt Auc,iou-

nv Thursday Sci Is. at 8 O'Clock r. wa aha,
Oseii the two story wooden house NO win. a.
The house Is new. modern and convene nj I'm h. a.
rangsment with good closets, fne cellar abandsncs
hard and sof. water, and every way desirs bic FOR
Title ciear-sale positive.
Sept 7-dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
Presentation to President Lincoln.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Z.
this afternoon = committee of loyal colored
people from Baltimore, presented to the Pres-
dent an imperial quarto bible, splendidly
bound, costing $3.50, as q token of their re-
spect and gratitude TO him for bis active part
IN the cause OF emancipation.
They say that since they have been incor-
perated in the American family, they have
been true and loyal, and now stand ready to
defend the country. They are prepared to be
armed snd train in military matters, in order
70 defend the Star Spangled Banner.
The President replied as follows:
can only say now as have often said be-
fore, 1t has always been a sentiment with me
that all mankind should be free. So far as |
have been able, SO far as came within nv
sphere, have Away acted as believed was
right and just, and done all | could for tho
good Of mankind. / have, In letters s.,a doc.
uments sent from this office. expressed nv
sell better than can Cow. In regard to the
great DOCK. Lave only TO say that 1t is the
pes, gin God has given man. All the good
from the Saviour OF the world Is communicat-
ed to us through this book; but for this book
we should not know right from wrong. All
those things desirable TO man are contained in
It, l return you my sincere thanks for this
elegant copy OF this great book of God which
you present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
Delegates to Nominate Candidates for
Representatives.

The Ward meetings. held last evening, to
elect delegates to nominate candidates to be
supported for Representatives from this city
were largely attended, and the best feeling
prevailed. The following are the names Of
the delegates elected:
WARD Moses Gould, Edward Hall, Rus
sell Lewis, Jacob S. Winslow, Geo. w. Davis,
John T.. Fowler, Horace ID. Low.
WARD Pc p. Banks, w. S. Philbrook.
Arthur NJ. Small, H. G. Quincy, Samuel Wa
terhouse, F. r. Harris, DR.. Chas. Morse.
WARD 3-James Bailey, John C. Proctor.
L. b. bennett, Cyrus NOVEL;, Jos. B. Hall,
Charles Holden, John A. Tompson.
WARD 4-Nathaniel Ellsworth. N. l.. Pur.
inton, A. p. Morgan, Thomas III. Cook. John
2. Day, Grin Ring, F. G. Cummings.
WARD 5-J. M. Heath, VIM. II. Ayers. Will
liam Gray, VIM. III. Smith, Edmond Libby. N.
A. Foster, A. K. Stevens.
WARD edward Fox, Jacob Mcclellan. ]
W. Munger, b. Stevens, Jr., N. ]. Miller. 'Jr.
Thos. X Hayes, Edward Hamblin.
WARD George F. Foster, Henry L.
Paine, L. l.. Packard. Granville NJ. Chase,
John K. Thorndike, Horatio Hill, Ambrose
Giddings.
Patriotic speeches were made in all the
Wards. In Ward the meeting was addressed
by Judge Kingsbury, Hon. N. J. Miller and
J. Nj. Kimball, ESQ.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
Late From Richmond.

A friend has sent us a copy of the Rich
mond Enquirer OF Friday last, Sept. I'd. 1t
contains no news OF Importance. The follow
ing items are from the proceedings of the
Recorders Court"
Porlieux, slaye Of John Priddy, was ar
rested and brought up, having in his possess
lon small quantity OF bread aud -four, sup
posed 10 have been stolen. The accused plead
guilty, and was ordered thirty-nine lashes.
James, slave OF John Clark, charged with
going at large and with keeping small grog.
cry on the Branch, was ordered thirty-nine
lashes.
The paper contains column leader on the
Chicago Convention that Is decidedly JUICY.
1t has much TO say about president Davis
and the miserable mountebank" Lincoln,
who is styled wretch" and endowed with
the usual epithets found in the same class of
papers at the North. Referring to the public
lands aud the government property, the En-
quirer says:
We have been long since willing to give up
lands, fleets and flag, money and effects. Our
indlsputable claim TO this common property,
we renodBce, rather than negotiate with a
people abhorred alike of earth aud heaven
We stand for our Independence and the integ-
rity of right and soil Of every State which be-
longs to this Confederacy. This smplifies our
relations with the North.
The character Of the Chicago gentlemen is
thus sketched:
Those managers at Chicago take a lesson
from the mariner of the lake which spreads
before them. They are steering for the Presi-
dency. II the popular breeze blows fair for
peace, they will spread every sail and add
Their pocket handkerchiefs upon their walk
ing canes TO impel the craft which they guide
il on the contrary, wild wars deadly blastD
split their canvas and whistle through their
Rigging, they will send down the last rag of
sail and scud under bare pole before the hur-
Iicane. We need not depend on those fair
weather navigators, who are now on the quar-
ter-deck. They must be succeeded and su-
perceeded by some stern and stalwart old sea-
dog, who will stick to the ship through ice,
snow and tempest, and II need be, fight her
until her scuppers run with gore.
The attention Of Mcclellan men is invited
TO the following:
The result OF the Chicago Convention can
not be known until the Petersburg and Allan
ia precincts shall be heard from.
The fraternal hug given by Chicago to
Richmond is thus repealed:
We warn our people that the Chicago Con-
vention Is composed Of the same materials
with the Charleston Convention, in which
Brute Butler cast fifty odd ballots for Presi-
dent Davis. II is only "the old dog In new
doubiet.r For ourselves, having nothing fur,
ther to do with Federal politics, we are IL
that philosophic state Of mind that we
Care not q toss up
II Mossup whip Barry or Barry whip Mossup.
and we advise our readers to cultivate tn,
same happy Indifference.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
The Argus SURPRISES pisagresabla Naxa.


Yesterday mornings dispatches to the As
sociate Press gave the returns from Vermont
from the glorious old Green Mountain
State-showing the large Union gains and
the utter rout OF the Democrats.
The Argus received that dispatch but did
notpubilsh it-suppressed 1t. 1t would not
do to give such news 10 the resders of that
paper. 1t would put damper upon the meet
ing to be held 10 the evening, and chill the
spirits Of the faithful. That is the way the
Argus enlightens its friends. 1t strives to
keep them Ia the dark. 1t withholds knovl-
edge from them. 1t wants them to be de-
ceived. 1t regards ignorance as a favorable
element. 1t knows that ignorance and preju-
dice are the best recruiting agencies for the
copperhead cause.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08

KIrrEsy NAVY YARD,-The Portsmouth
Chronicle contains the following items Of in
terest:
Acting Assistant Surgeon Charles A. Man
son, U. S. n, Portsmouth, has been detached
from the receiving ship Ohio, at the Charles
ton Navy Yard, and ordered to the Mas
sasoit.
Paymaster John A. Bates has also been de-
tached from the Ohio,-to await orders.
Lieut.. Commodore Z. Y AcCauley has
been detached from the Navy Yard, to await
orders.
Chief Engineer Tower has been detached
from the U. s. steamer Colorado. at the Navy
Yard, and Chief Engineer Garvin ordered to
his place.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08
Popular Error Corrected.

A writer In the New York Evening Post
thus corrects wide spread erroneous impress
sion:
tits commonly said that Admiral Farragut
Is the first commander on record who, during
battle, stationed himself in the masthead.
This is a popular error, and it il but simple
justice TO state that 1t is claimed for Gen. Nc
Clellan that during the battle OF Malvern Hill
he occupied similar position on one Of the
gunboats on the James river. See testimony
before Committee on the Conduct of the War.