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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-16
admiral Farragut's Report.

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admiral Farraguts Report
Admiral Farragut's official dispatch OF MS
entrance into Mobile Bay, has been received at
the Navy Department, at Washington, ana Is :
,,nhl;shed He states that on the morning OF
18th, he entered Mobile Bay with the attacking
Acct pnder his command-passing between
Forts Morgan aud Gaines, and encounteflhg
the Tennessee and three gunboats. M
ia few minutes past a. m., 1oiI rAoi
can onened, and soon after the action oeca I
lively, At 40 minutes past 4 the nohlIoi
cnmseh was struck by torpedo ana sum-,
aa;np down very rapidly, and carrying. with
her all ber officers and crew, with tne eAoep-
ton Of the pilot and eight or ten nieh. eo
ssTba Hartford had passed the forts before
o,c)nek and Admiral Farragut finding hun
saIf raked by the Confederate gunboats, order
"a the Metacomet to cast off and go npursult;;
trhia was done. and resulted in the capture OF
the Selma All the vessels had passed tne
forts nv 81 6 clock, but the Tennessee was still
annarently uniniured In the rear or the Meet
teSipnaj was at once made to all the Meet TO
retnrn again and attack the ram, not oniy Wltl
the guns. but with orders to run her doWn d.
ful sneed The Monongahela was the hfst
that struck her. and, though she may nave
Toured her badly, yet did not succeed IN dlsa-
hloo her. The LackaWana also struck hef
but Intellectually and the flagship gave her !;
severe shock with her bow, and as she passed.
poured her whole port broadslde into her
solid inch shot and thirteen pounds OF pow
der-at a distance Of not more than twelve feet
The iron clads were closing upon her' anu Tue
Hartford and the rest Of the fleet were bearing
down upon her, when, at 10 A. NJ, she sur
rendered. The rest Of the fleet, viz: Morgan
and Gaines, susseeded in getting back under
the protection of the guns OF Fort Morgan
This terminated the action OF the day.
Admiral Buchanan sent me his SWORD, being
himself badly wounded, compound fracture
Of the leg, which, it is supposed, will have to
be amputated. Having had many OF my own
men wounded, and the surgeon OF the Ien4 n
see being very DESTROYS to have Admiral Bu,
chanan removed to hospital, / sent Tag OF
truce to the commanding officer OF Fort Nor
can, Brigadier General Richard L. Page, to
saw that if he would allow the wounded OF
the feet as we'll as his own. to be taken
TO Pensacola, where they could be better
cared for then here, [ would send out one OF
our vessels, provided she would be permitted
TO return, bringing back nothing that she did
not take out. General Page assented, and
the Metacomet was despatched about--o clock: "
The Federal loss in the engagement as tar
as heard from. is Al killed and SO wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-16
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MERCHANT TAIL u L ,

TAVING taken the stand formerly :. 3ccu ~,
Ill pied by W. & A Murray, NO. 10 ~. o an.
trusted to him, and promises to keep up tne
reputation of his predecessors. acc 9-e
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

THE Coal CoMBNATIoN.-We recently pub
lished a communication from q party we'll
posted in the plans Of the railroad companies
connecting with the coal districts, stating that
it was their intention, as soon as the Legisla-
lures of New York, New Jersey aud Pennsyl-
vania adjourned, to increase the rates of tolls
and transportation on coal, already but too
remunerative. OF the effect of this on the
poorer classes we need not speak. Their suf
ferings during the present season from the
unreasonably high price of coal have been suf
ficiently great without having them intensified
by this fresh measure of extortion. To defeat it
we recommended the Legislatures Of the three
States, before adjourning, to pass law pro-
hibiting railway companies from raising the
tolls and freight on coal beyond certain
limit. We perceive that in the New Jersey
Senate bill has been introduced limiting
the total cost Of transportation for coal
and lime to two cents per gross ton per. mile
when the distance exceeds fifty miles Heavy
penalties, including forfeiture Of charter, are
imposed for each and every violation of the
law. II the New York and Pennsylvania
Legislatures will but follow this example, the
plans OF the coal monopolists and railway CON-
psnies which seek to realize exorbitant profits
out Of the hard earned wages Of the poor will
be effectually defeated.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

The FUTURE ExPERoR OF MExIco.-Prince
Macmillan was the recipient Of imperial honors
in Paris, and at the last accounts had gone to
London. The French journals dwell upon the
fact that the Prince is IN ardent admirer and ad-
vocate Of Napoleon, whose advice will rule the
government Of Mexico TO certain extent. II
being clear to all the world that Maximilian Is
mere puppet In the hands Of the Emperor Of
the French, the statement of the semi-oficial
journals at Paris will be readily accepted as
meaning even more than is actually conveyed
As rather serious stumbling block in the way
of Macmillan must be noticed the fact that
his financial prospects are the reverse Of bril-
liant. First, and most annoying, the Prince is
personally indebted TO the amount Of eight
millions of francs, while his prospects for q
loan to his future imperial government are
very discouraging Tho Mexican loan falls
fat upon the money markets or London and
Paris, where the capitalists will take none Of IL
until the whole affair shall have been properly
arranged and the government steadfastly and
safely established. To do this without money
is difficult, not TO say impossible; and here lies
trouble for Prince Max. 1t is asserted, how
ever, that the Emperor Napoleon will induce
the Rothschilds and Barings to advance money
to the future emperor Some such assistance
be must have before he can possibly mount the
throne Of Mexico.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

HALLEoK's GENERAIsHP.-In recent speech
at st. Louis. General Rosecrans stated that
previous to the battle Of Chickamauga he
teiegraphed to General Halleck to know
whether any portion of the rebel army of Vir-
ginia had been sent southwark, and General
Halleck replied that no troops Of Lees army
had been sent in that direction, except few
regiments for Charleston! (Cries Of "Shame!
shame!" from the officers.) In consequence Of
this false information, the Army of the Cum
berland encountered superior numbers; for
Longstreet, from Lees army, was there with
over twenty thousand men, and the whole
force Of the enemy was at least ninety three
thousand, while the Union forces were not
more than 6fty-nve thousand" This shows
Hallecks generalship in very striking light
Thank Providence he will have nothing to
do with the spring campaign.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25
Another Sword for General Grant
fErnrn iha 81 Innia Ifnion 4


Memorial swords and presentations 20 army officers
have OF late become frequent scarcely 70 deserve
notice from tho public Yet amongst the most worthy
and prominent objects In projection for he benen or the
coming Sanitary FAIR notice Of the most beauti
IN and costly swords yet manufactured In the country
The sword Is intended for General Ulysses Grant The
entire scabbard and mountin exceedingly massive
aud heavy and OF solid sterling silver richly plated with
gold and studded with diamonds, over one hundred 10
number.
We are unable 10 give elaborate description Of this
elegant piece Of workmanship at present, but will men
tion leading features The fashion OF the NIT
n a. beautiful IL novel, The grippe OF the hilt
statuettc, six inches In height. u Is representation on
the Goddess OF Victory, with her right foot slgntly
rascd and face intent upon the ed OF battle Ihe rEnt
hand extends above her head chapiet OF laurel wpie
ts companion IN displayed across her breast, IS 70 70.
tain tho starry shroud which surmounts her. Inc nass
upon which the figure stands wdcns upon eng suc p'o
the cusomary shield for ths hand, which FORMS an cc-
rant SCROLL oncrcled by olive wreath OF rare beauty
The scroll itecif "a plad with blue enamel IN when
arc sot thirty six diamonds, forming tnc nhas " -
a. - and the whole 10 cncrcled oy ricn ooruer OF
diamonds also thirty six In NUMBER, representing the
tbIrty sx States OF the Union The guard slightly rising
bove tho pedesta OF the gure, Is made of four small
statuetes sustaniug q magnificent amethyst, with an
oval border OF diamonds. The same richness material
and design displayed In the scaDpard and throughout
Ths aaron IL enclosed In beautiful ebony case,
mented with heavy silver mounting
The sum 10 be raised 50 900 for this object and In
order that a. many OF our citizens as possible may have
snare In the st, contributions limited 10 one dol
lar We that General Rosecrans has headed
the subscrption. The presentation we W ormed
IN be made at tho opening OF tho Sanitary Fair In this
cIty and hardly conceive more happy inaugural
Of Inc glorious enterprise.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

PERSONAL SoUABBLEs IN CoSoREss.-we
have just had another specimen Of the ad-
vantages the floor Of the House Of Representa-
tives affords for the display OF the bellicose
propensities OF members-and the end is
not yet Messrs Blair and McClurg, Of Mis-
souri,, have just INDUCED in war of
words about the political difficulties in that
State. The country is in no disposition TO
regard with complacency these personal Con-
gressional squabbles. The times demand
earnest, comprehensive and effective leglsla-
ton; that everything should be done to
strengthen the hands of the leading man of the
day, General Grant. All personal considera-
tions, all individual chickering's and ell private
quarrels should be merged in one great effort
to help along the Union cause, to encourage the
soldiery and to sustain the military leaders.
The impending campaign will be decisive Of
the fate of the nation, and the occasion admits
of no temporizing, either in Congress or but
side its halls.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

The ENTERPRISE OF THE wEsT.-While New
England, with it's puritanical notions, It's ex-
trems selHshness and its diabolical hatred
Of everything outside Ito limits, is fast
losing its prestige for enterprise and
public spirit, the Great West Is advancing
in the opposite direction with gigantic strides.
The last great project that has attracted public
attention Is the work Of tunnelling the lake st
Chicago, for distance Of two miles-a great
work, but one that Is guaranteed to be COM
pleted within the space Of eighteen or twenty
months The State Of Massachusetts, has been
laboring for something near q quarter Of .
century In the work OF tunnelling small
mountain called Hoosick, for railway purposes
OF highly advantageous character to the State,
and the undertaking is now about % far from
completion as It was FIVE years ago. The COM
paratively infant city Of Chicago might con-
struct tunnel across Lake Michigan while the
rich old Commonwealth Of Massachusetts is en-.
gagged in this work Of boring through one Of
it's most Insignificant mountains.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

expense Of the public. Judge Edmonds states
in published letter that he has exaained the
list Of corporators for one Of the proposed roads.
and has mot been able to 6nd out who they
are, except two of the.a-oae . young lawyer
in town. and the other one who has moved
into town from Chicago within the last year."
This is q fair sample Of these new railroad bills
In some Of them, however. the names Of women
are inserted as corporators, as no men can be
found to lend themselves TO the swindle.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25
Fine Arka.

Mr. Constant Mayer has nearly finished largo picture,
illustrative OF the war, which promises to realize the
expectations had formed or this talented young artist
1t entitled "Consoation" and represents the interior
Of a tout, In which wounded Union soldier re.
cining his Mattress listening sadly but earnestly TO
the words OF comfort poured into his from the Holy
Book by Sister OF Charity. The treatment Of the sub
ect In the best possible taste the sentiment not being
overcharged In drawing and texture the picture Will
compare iavorsby with many of tho similar compositions
OF tho French school which much esteemed bere.
Mr. Mayor valuable acquisition to small knot OF his
torica panters and trust to find him devoting
Of bis attention to subjects Of this kind
An Interesting sale o. water color sketches by English
artists is advertised for Saturday next at Leeds gallery,
Nassau street. They embrace specimens by Sir Thomas
lawrence Turner. Sir David wkie Pickersgi, Leslie,
StanHeld and the two Chalons
The third and last reception Of the artists in Dod.
worhs building drew large attendance last evening.
The show Of pctures though good not quite up to
the level OF former exhibitions Amongst those
that attracted most attention view Of Lake Lu
"a brilliant little picture) by Ggnoux "south Noun
tain Kaatskil by Clifford: the Of Nor.
mandy, BY Dana; Spanish port and Spanish stree,
scene by Colman; IA Morning with Luther. by Edwin
White view Cayuga. by James Hart; charming
y painted portrait Of child by W. O. stone GA Novem
Der Afternoon by McEutee; "a Rising Storm" by Shat
tuck; autumna scene by W. Hart coast scene, by
Hazeltine landscape. by Whttredgs; several cabinet
groups, by uman flower and fruit peces by S. Hall
a finely modelled male head, by Huntington; head OF
child, by Baker, some studies for frescoes by Angero
"Zouaves OF Duty" by winsow Homer and q lake
scene Berstad In the ateer OF Rogers the sculptor
several beautifully executed groups taken from
camp life, one OF them unfinished (.'Thc Wounded
scout) promising to excel all his former efforts in this
The New York herald., 1864-03-25
The Re GnlnntuomO.

xDDITIUNAL PARTICULARS FROM HER-SHB IB FRO.
BADLY COMING BACK.
Captain Locke Of the packet ship Albion which arrived
at this port yesterday morning from Liverpool states
that on the 18th ns at A. NJ, when In latitude
80 0s and longitude 60 so he sighted steamship OF
having double OF ports with her smokestack abafs
the manmast She was under seam and steering north
west had all her sails furled, and going very slowly
the wind being northwest at the time when first
the man-owar had mainopmast aoft and yard across,
but afterwards sent them down on deck
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

The Danes and the Germans are still fight
ing with the greatest animosity, the former
meeting on all occasions with serious reverses.
The Allies, Prussian and Austrian, have sd-
vanced against Jutland in great force, and
with every prospect of success This course
has greatly irritated the English government.
Both houses of Parliament have expressed deep
censure against the Germans but. save this,
England has as yet done nothing to aid the
likely the affair may be settled by giving Hol-
stein to Prussia and Schleswig to Denmark;
but this move would surely suit neither of the
parties mentioned, to say nothing OF Austria,
who will have had her pains for her trouble in
case of such q division Of the disputed pro-
vinces These considerations render it very
unlikely that any such settlement may be FEAST
ble 1t must be noted that the debate in the
House of Lords was considered by the English
journals as demonstration quite inimical to
Germany, which might lead to war.
In Paris and London it Is asserted that
"Holy Alliance" between Russia, Prussia and
Austria has been formed. If this be true,
general war in Europe is almost inevitable, as
these Powers will have banded together to
struggle to the last for their existence against
the revolutionary movement which is agitating
all Europe, and which France and Italy will
powerfully aid. An alliance between Russia
and Prussia is a natural one. For Austria to
join with these Powers is an action on her part
unaccountable, save from dread of impending
danger; and that she considers it necessary to
make the alliance at present proves her know
ledge Of the fact that her power is menaced
even now.
Against the three Eastern potentates will be
arrayed vast portion of their own subjects,
France, Italy, and even England-ss this Power
will be forced into the contest, spite of her de-
sire to keep clear of the melec-while doubtless
Spain will send force to operate with France.
OF course all this warlike movement is depend
ent upon the fact that an alliance has really
been entered into between Russia, Prussia and
Austria. The first overt act of such coali
in Europe, which would cease but with the en-
tire overthrow OF the old monarchies and the
success of the great revolutionary party. Such
an event would, of course, change the present
political aspect of the Old World and bring
about complications as yet unthought Of The
monarchs of the three great Powers said to be
allied feel, doubtless, that this speck of war,
this Danish and German imbroglio, has precipi-
tated matters in Europe; that questions which
might have slumbered for half century yet
have been famed into life by this war, and
that as result struggle between monarchy
and democracy must ensue
Should such an event occur, England and
France, who have the one truly, the other ap-
parently) marched onwards with popular senti-
ment and liberty, will not be convulsed. 1t is
only the absolute and tyrannical governments,
which prove their sense of danger by desire
to huddle together for mutual protection, that
will feel the full force and power of popular
resentment.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

CrTY RAILROADS IN THE LEorsrATURE.--Ther Is
reason to hope that all the city railroad bills
now before the Legislature will be defeated.
This is as 1t should be. The incorporators OF
most Of these new roads are unknown, impudent
fellows, who seek To enrich themselves at the
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

The TIME FOR WoRK.-Now that Grant, and
not Lincoln--a great general, and not small
politicians at the head Of our armies, Fire.
mont, Mcclellan, Buell., Fitz John Porter and
other unemployed and prosecuted generals
ought to apply for active service in the field,
and realize their desire to do something for
their country.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

SYMPTOMS OF ANOTHER CIVIL WAK.-The re-
publican border rufians in Congress conduct
themselves with the same violence as the
Southern 6re-eaters did before secession.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25
The Pennsylvania Democratic state
Convention.

Convention.
PHILADELPHIA, March "a, 1864.
The Democratic State Convention met TO- day and or.
ganized by the election OF William H. wte permanent
President, ana Robert J. Hemphi!l as. secretary.
The following delegates to tho National Convention
were chosen
Dist
samuel G. King, DR.. George Eeburger.
2-Wilam NJ Riley, G. W. Irwin.
3-willam Curtis, Simon Arnold.
4-Wilam w. Burneii. leaac $. Casson.
6-H Z. Ross, Charles w. Carrigan.
6-J. ID. Stiles. Perry NJ Hunter.
John II Brinton, John O. Beatty.
81. Clancy Jones, William Rosenthsl.
e-George Sanderson Henry A. Wade
10-FraScis W. Hughes, Dr. c. B. Cloningsr.
1l-Phnp johnson, Carlton Burnett.
l2-Charles Eennson. A. O. Garrcttson.
l3-Iohn =. Means, David L0wcnbury.
14-Hamilton Alfricks. Thomas Dover.
l4-Peter A. Keller, d. Conery.
16-Henry J. Stable, B. r. Myers.
l7-R. Brncc Potrickon, Daniel N. Dull.
18--John H. Orvis, stephen Pierce.
1e--C L. Iamberton, James X. Kerr.
20-T B. Straight, John Latta.
2l--Johu NJ White, W. A. Wallace.
22-wilam d. Patterson, Samuel P. Ross.
2s-J. A. Mccullough, r. II. Hutchinson.
2A-R. ". Jones, g. B. Wilson.
Mr. G. L Ward was elected Chairman Of The State Cen
tYai Committee.
The Convention adjourned until the evening.
In the evening the Committee Resolutions presented
SERIES instructing the delegation to vote for Mcclellan
for President at the National Convention.
The Convention was in session At midnight
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

THE PLAY or HAMLET WITH HAMLET LEFT
OuT.-The journal of Commerce had an article
yesterday on the spring campaign, in which
Cenera al Grant was not even mentioned,
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

New York. Friday, March IS. Ys64.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANArOMY. 6s Broadway.-
CUkiosirIEs AND LECTURES from 8 A. n. till 10 p. NJ
HOOLEY'S OPERA HOUSE, Brooklyn. .-EFHIorIAN
eOK0s DANCES BURIEsou 10.
The New York herald., 1864-03-25

HOPE CHAPEL. us Broadway ErxRRoscoprrcoy on
MIRROR UNIVERSE, Twenty SEVENTH SraxEr GHosr.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-02
MEXICAN MUSTANG LlNImENTa

The parties in st. Louis Cincinnati, who have been
COuntereng the Mustang Liniment under pretsnse Of
prOpretorshP have been thoroughly estopped by the
Courts. To guard against further imposition, have
procured from the u States Treasury private steel
plate stamp which placed the top of each
bottle Each stamp bears the fac se of my signature
and without which the article Counterfeit dangerous
and worthless imitation Examine every bottle This
Inment has been in use and growing in favor for many
years. There hardly exists hamlet the haldtabIs
Globe that does not contain evidence Of its wonderful
Effects It is the best emoezt in the world with its
present improved ingredients, its effects upon and
beas perfectly Ismarkable Sores healed, pains
relieved lives saved valuable animals made useful and
untold ills assuaged For cuts bruises sprains rheuma
tism swengs bites cake breasts strained horses, &c,
tits Rovsreign Remedy that should never be dispensed
with. 1t should in every family Soldby all Druggss
- W i.a u. =. BARNES, New York.
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HOODS MOVEMENTS.

We learn from Nashville that HooD's army,
Numbering about 10000 men, has for several
days past been concentrating near Columbia,
Tenn. Our forces are said to have evacuated
Pulaski, Huntsville and Decatur, which places
are in rebel hands, The Federal force is COM
manded by General THOMAS. Skirmishing is
said to have taken place between the two
armies on the 24th, with loss of Al to us, and
267 to the enemy. A general battle is antici-
pated there soon.
Nashville, Nov. 29.-There is nothing from
Hoods army or our front since yesterday even
ing The wires are down. Hood made an as
sault on the works at Columbia, south of Duck,
river on Saturday, and was badly repulsed. A
small portion of rebel cavalry succeeded in cross
ing Duck River. t,rkV M
Hood has made no other development of his
plans. Thus far he has accomplished nothing
further than conscripting some of his @dear
friends"
There is no foundation for the rumOr of the
evacuation of Johnsonville, except a proper prep
araiion for any possible contingency.
The military situation is satisfactory TO the
authorities.
The impression gains ground that Hood viii
move east across the Chattanooga road possibly,
with the hope Of accomplishing something by
cooperating with Breekinridge, .fht}@-f'
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