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The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11

THERE will be discussion this evening at
the Mercantile Library Rooms on the ques-
ton: "Resolred, that the Fenian movement is
neither premature or inadvisable."
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11
The Sanitary Condition of Nesu York to be
Improved.

NEW YORK, Nov. TO-
The Commissioners of Health held meet
ing this afternoon, Mayor Gunther presiding.
The Mayor submitted resolution that City
Inspector be directed to assign to suitable
number of officers in his department, the duty
of examining into the condition, in sanitary
point of view, of all places within the city, and
make report daily to the Mayor and Commits
sioners officially of the condition of all houses
which, in their opinion, may be prejudicial to
the public health, and also of all nuisances
that may tendto engender or aggravate any
pestilential disease. Theresolution was adopt
ed. 1t was also resolved to send circular to
the citizens, informing them of the best modes
Of preserving health. '9 t0f-<'L NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11

For LIBERIA-The H. p. Russell sailed
from Baltimore, Nd, on the 18th inst, with one
hundred and. seventy-four freedmen for Libe-
tion Society. They from Lynchburg, Va.
and its vicinity. A large part of them are
members of the Baptist Church, and the adults
are generally mechanics. An eyewitness of
the parting scenes at Lynchburg, SAYS: "Thou-
sands were out, appropriate and religious ex-
ercises were observed, and many were affected.
to tears. 1t was notable day in that city.n
This is said to be the utterance Of many that
are preparing to 60.
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11
Mills Destroyed by Fire.

.lal PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10. p
Inc Bancroft mills, between Media and
Snester, with their contents, were destroyed
oy nre last night. Loss $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11
Saturday Morning, November IL, 1865.
AND VICINITY.

~ Advertisers sciH benefit atense,ces, as TeI as
accommodate US, By sending IN their advertisements
at early hour IN the dGy
New Advertisements To-day
4- AUCTION COLUMN.
Administrators Sale-Henry Bailey T" TO-
NEW ADV ERTIsEMENT coLo@H
Hoop Skirts and Corsets-Geo Andersen.
Novelty Sale-Wm. Grace. 49,,
Valuable Hotel Property-Jos. HSeJ'
House for Sale-John C. Proctor. r.l
Seizure OF Goods-Israel Washbura, ".
Under-Shrts. &c.-Charles Gusts q Co.
New, New-Eastman BrolnerS'
For Sale-Patent Right ais
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11
Auction Sales.
EDw,p M. PATTEN, Auetionoer - -
:. M. PATTEN, AUcrIoNEER, Il Exchange St

E. M. PATTEN, AUCTIoNEER, fs Exchange st
Buildings and Land on Summer ST.,
l..Irr at Auction.
ON SATURDAY, Nov. IL, ct 8 P. NJ, on the
" premises, Summer, near Clark st, the lot known
mer st. Of about 81 feet by about 70 in Depth Build
pgs consist OF wooden one and half storied DWELL
ing, barn and shed.
This property is in the immediate vicinity of the
Glass Works AMI Shovel Factory.
Sale positive.
Nov7-dtd
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11
MEDICAL ELECTRICITY
DR.. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician

WTHEkE he would respectfully announce to the
w citizens of Portland and vicinity, that hehas
permanently located in this city. Daring the two
years have been in this city, we have cured
tried other forms of treatment in vain, and curing
patients in short time that the question is often
asked, do they stay cured? To answer this question
we will say that all that do not stay cured, we win
doctor the second time without charge.
DR.. d. has been practical Electrician for twerty-
one years, and is also regular graduated ply scian
Electricity is perfectly adapted to chronic diseases in
the form OF nervous or sick headache; neuralgia IN
the head, neck, or extremities; consumption when
In the acute stages where the lungs not fully
involved acute or chronic rheumatism scrosna. hip
diseases, white swellngs spinal diseases, curvature
Of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs,
palsy paralysis st. Vitas' Dance Deafness STAN
mering or hesitancy OF speech, dyspepsia, ndiges-
tion constipation and liver complaint, ples-we cure
every case that can be presented asthma, bronchi-
tis structures Of the chest, and all forms of female
complaints.
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11
TEETH TEETH! TEETH!

DR.. ID. still continues to Extract Teeth by ELEc-
TRICIrY WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having de- aged
teeth or sumps they wish to have removed for reset
ting he would give polite invitation to call
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINES Tor sale
Tor family use, with thorough instructions.
DIR. ID. can accommodate q lew patients with board
and treatment at his house.
Office hours from o'clock A. VI. to 70 NJ. from
to p. M, and to in the evening.
Consultation free. noy1tt
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11

THE MARBLE HOTEL FOR SALE.-It will
be noticed by the advertisement published this
morning that the large elegant, but unfinished,
marble hotel, known as "WooPs HOTEL" is of
fered for sale. Here is an inducement for
some person or company to enter upon spec
ulation that must pay handsomely. A first
class hotel is among the greatest present needs
OF our city, and here is one that can be finished
and put in readiness to be opened to the public
next season. We hope purchaser will soon
be found, aud that we may hear the sounds of
the mechanic within its walls this winter, get
ting everything in preparation for the doors
being thrown open to Tire public next wear.
MUsIcAL.-Cotton, Murphy G. Smiths Cal
ifornia Ministries gave an entertainment at
Decring II III last evening. The place was
completely packed, many persons being unable
to obtain seats. The entertainment was a car
ital one,-the music, both vocal and instru-
mental, being far above the average of such
performances, while the jokes were fresh and
new. The applause was enthusiastic. They
will give their second, and last entertainment
this evening at the same place. Seats may be
secured any time to-day on the lower floor, the
whole of which is reserved price SO cents.
To the gallery price So cents,
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11
LA ID L Il 8

Who have cold hanGs and feet; weak stomachs, lame
and weak backs; nervous and sick headache; diz=i-
ness and swimming in the head with indigestion and
constipation OF the bowels pain in the side and back;
leucorrhea Tor whites; falling of the womb with in
ternal cancers; tumors, polypus, and all that long
train Of diseases will find In Electricity sure means
of cure. For painful menstruation too profilse
menstruation and all of those long line of troubles
with young ladies', Electricity is certain specific
and VIII in short time, restore the sufferer to the
yicor of health.
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11

ali exeess Of this amount will be charged ten cents
line al t words constituting linz This rule here
after win be risidly adhered to-iPUB. PRESS.
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11
BY Electricity

The Rheumatic, the equity, the lame and the law
leap with joy, and move with the agility and elastic
lily of YOUTH the heated graid is cooled; the FROST
bitten limbs restored the uncouth deformities re-
moved; faintness converted 10 yigor, weakness to
strength; the blind made TO see the deaf to hear and
the palsied form to move upright; the blemishes OF
youth are obliterated; the ACCIDENTS of mature lite
prexented; the calamies Of old age obviated and
active circulation maintained. RI
The Portland daily press., 1865-11-11

Superior Meal for Table Use
N1 by = - :
III ~ CHASE BROTHERS.
Nov. Hs,T&rtf e
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
CHI rich SCHOOL
FOR
7 0 I Nc LADIES.
AN NANDALE,
MADISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
POST oFFicR--HAprsos srlr,osl

VIE frst annual session Of this scboo, vii, ,o-.
mence on the goth Of Sept, 1855. Ths.a III ~,
| gate. Aa'' ano Tue Cole
| applicants will be admitted into the pr,rorr n.
| pGiemeht without examination, ST anv sge a..
niaslon into any of the classes of the Coi,ac;at.
~ Pnen. or promotion from one TO another " N
DC granted TO such only. as sustain "a exen1n,t'c.
III .ne stnoles which precede It. Thoas who ccrn.
its close, a diploma. ""' 'ece"e' st
TT .ne government Of the young ladies' Init IN.
,uie ~Will be established VIZ thaf tbsr I'll
an 'ines conduct themselves az becomes fha 5a-s
VI OF gentlemen and the enforcement AZ this g.,
uiayion VIII be the special du;y Of Mira John.,.ss
sls,3rs TO the pupils must present letters ~ Is,
J Wy from parents or guardians 10 the pyi,n;
ing school hours. SUNNY or aur'
Eaen pupil Is requested TO furnish her ovn fast
sPoon, towels and napkins and 20 havs tbsss
Ai1O Her clothing marked With Der name in 1plI
pahy instruction in plain sc wing will he sts,,d..
suGu IS oeslre II, without extra charge
Parents who prefer their children sbo.I5 ~,
s;s our religious textbook are requested "a No
Wy sne principal, and they will have their Wisbss
r., 81 A comfortable back will RI, nm uo.s..
neoneadays and Fridays, between Madison Sta,S9ss'
On tne N o., ]. g. N. R. R., and AnnsnSsI. ~.
u,nes distant, connecting with the trains ia - x
Miss. "Aoson county,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
TRINITY MALE INSTITUTE.
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss.

| IINHE Corse Of Study in this Institution will an,
| 4 brace the Ancient and Modern Languages an,
| tne Natural and Exact Sciences Pupils Will Ia nre
pared for advanced admission TO our highest ITni
verslties and for the different pursuits Of life with
cut Collegiate Conrse. viva
Inc known experience and success Of the Subscib.
er ~ the work of Education, and the proyerbiaI
heaitnfuness Of the locality. afford grounds Of a..
snrSnce 70 parents, that In all his arrangements in
tne selection Of his teachers and bis personal stte
lloh. Tue health, comfort, and intellectual imnrove
msnt ot MS pupils will be secured.
Inc school In its arrangements and discinIine
WI be conducted on the military plan. No mi.
ioi q VIII be required till the Second Session
Inc Annual Session will consist Of nine months
nov nov adopted BY Colleges aud High Schools Of
CHARGES PER sESsIoN-Psv,bls in.
variably in advance: "
lst grade including the Language s.enoo
"a consisting Of full English Cours. M
Entrance Fee.-.---.....-........--.- ne ~
seat In ohurch-charsed BY the verty...... 500
. These items include all the exspense or ,ho |
scnooi- Board, Tuition. Books and Ststionerv.
Letters. till the mails shall hsye been estalish.d
may Dc addressed to the Principal care of j. Ma
BAN HALL, New Orleans --"N'
O.. 80, REv. THos S. SAVAGE.
wv ~ wi Princlpal |
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08


AS In another column of to,dsy's M
Per may be found the names of tho Fac
~ ivy : At Aunandale Church School. Mr..
'esOe is the daughter of Dr.. cooper
who wssHbe President of Columbia I'M
veF''ty' s. c. She is the widow Of Tho
I.'e eminent jurist. Judge Lesesne. Of
M'oHe' As Teacher or Direc,ress of
young ladies'. We are sure her ADVANTAGES
have been susicieu, to render her CONNIE.
tent to Gil the position.
A". Harris Teacher in English branch.
e. and Prof DeBoncard of Modern
languages are both well qualified to in.
part Instruction 10 these departments
A the Right Rev. VIM. NJ. Green i,
Chancellor. and Rev. Geo. C. Harris
Rector and teacher in Accent Languages
We think hs Faculty" recommends
school. Annsndale Church School has
,ui1tient Recommendation.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
PRO S ECTUS
OF THE
FREE AND ACCEPTED MAs0Ns' JOURNAL,

| VIE undersigned win publish In the citv of A..
\ ,,4nl2 va 30 soon as the mails ce es.abIi.haS
mEEhLf f. and A. MAsONS' JOURNAT srrI
s O,ao,ng some NIFTY pages of reading matter and
Sors eisn or ten pages for insertion of Bnsineas
sImon " tne fraternity, that Masous NAV he sble
a"ays 10 transact business Of all kinds viii ona
snu.ner. an sble correspondent will he sec,rsS
rnom tne respective Lodges, who will Five a s,ate.
n men, OF nis Lodge, the officers and memhera ana
suspenaeo' expelled or dead. thereby RENDERING IL
,nlposs'9le Tor expelled or susperdpd n,embers ~
eh.er Lodge II il viii refer to the .Jonrnsi ~
an aole corps OF Masonic writer's have hes, NJ.
tna,rnc t1 VIII not fail to be very interesting and
VIII De devoted to the mproverne1. Of Masonic
L,etatnre ans will be welcome vis,er 10 the Ar.
''Ie o every Free and Accepted Mason,
= ~ VIII De sent to ell snbacribers. rost free atn
In advance. per snuun, a'eo'
me undersigned most respectable ssts as,S
n ger 10 constitute himsef en- Agent and secr-a
on me sanFcroers possible and hand their ,nbscri-
I'm nsi 70 the Masters Of their respective LODGES
WIZ ", WIN iprWsrd the came TO me al Atlanta
!nere oerg nothing Of tho kind In nnb,ic.tio,
al eenng tuat will be source Of inproysmsn,
~ Msson'c knowledge most respectfully caIirnnn
'"~ ''A'eEhi'y 70 snstain me in the dood work
"iLLlAM JAMES POLLARD.
Zen. ., ATLANTA, Ga.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
Miss. Central Railroad.

A&& - 4 I
y NAiNS leave Canton, Monday. Wednesday
u ana Friday, at A. NJ. Arrive at BolIy
springs on same days atsP.M. Leave Bolly
springs Tuesday, Thursdaysud SaturdaV =,
p a, N, Arrive at Canton on same DAYS a,
rsssengers leaving Canton at 8 AN lie
a. Holly Springs all night and reach Mempb;s
the next day at Jpn.
s. D. FROST,
A,..o GeD1 Supt
a.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
tFrom the London Star

tFrom the London Star.
The following letter has been forward
ID low for publication. /, was addressed
I By President johnson to an American
gentleman living in Berlin
E1zc'vE OPrcE, WAsHrsoror D.c)
July 20, 1865.
NJ : ,. Comfort, No. ? FranEoisische s,rasse
Berlin, Prussia
Ny Deer Sri thank ron for your
letter Of the 30th OF June.
lshsll use my best endeavor to make
ny administration national. and not par.
tSsn,
Psrverting power or influence to par.
inn ends is only less criminal than at.
aDpliDg the nations life.
Our nation has come out of its forty
a;ssu struggle for existence strengthened
I'd purified. and with a capacity for a
growth in the future unparalleled in his.
10Y.
lam pleased to hear from go iutelE. |
cent an observer as yourself that the fact
ihsl our government is a government of
ibe psople-exisIing only for the people
/, being appreciated in Europe.
Trust our national success will prove
he success Of popular principles through.
out ibs world.
Ian, sir. very truly yours.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
President OF the United States.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
CITATION NOTICE.

: THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
| Madison Coupty.{
The State of mississippi:
| To A. Fl. Smith. guardian TO Sarah col;r.
minor, and all other persons interested in N
lands, tenements and heTeditamenfs Of S,ork.,
Collins, deceased:
YOU are hereby cited to be and appear be
l. fore the Probate Court of Madison conn.
ty. at the COURT house thereof, on the
18th day Of October nezt,
IN the October term of said Court. then and
Inere TO answer the petition of Samuel Milton,
executor Of the las. will and testament of said
decedent' for sale of the lands, tenements and
neieditaments of said decedent, for the nav.
ment OF his debts, his personal estate being
represented as insufficient, and to show cause
u any you can, why so much of the said lands
tenements and hereditaments should not he
sod to pay the residue of the debts of said
decedent s"'u
,>. WITNESS the Honorable William
8. Bailey. Judge of the Probate
! Ls. Court of Madison COUNTY. the acc.
- ond Monday in September, A. D.
1865, and seal of said court.
Issued the 18th of September, A. d. 1858
Sept. is, 1865. $50
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
ATLANTIC & MISSISSIPPI
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
". NJ. JOHNSON, Agent,

NlCkSBURG, MISS.
RECEIvEs and forwards all freight. free
IL ofal charges and eoranissious. receives
cotton consigned to bin, has IL rep,ir,d
Weighed. marked, pays United States ,ss
STATE tax without commission for services
or saVAeeing. Signs through bilIs-of.Iadins
70 seS iork. Boston and PHILADELPHIA, and
s : rAirosd tickets to all Northern and
Canada.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

y Tar ALABAMA Cosvrsrros. The fol
l,vi,g is the ordinance recently passed
b. The Alabama Convention. ratifyinp
certain laws Of the State passed since the
I lIh day Of January. 1861:
Be it ordained BY the people Of the
Safe Of Alabama 10 Convention assem-.
HE'D, That all the laws enacted BY any
Legislature since the iith Of January.
1861, that have not since been repealed,
and which are not in conflict with the
Constitution of the United States and laws
made 10 pursuance thereof. or of the con.
,d,u,,on Of this State. be and the same
are hereby ratified. and declared to be
valid from their respective dates; and
hall remain in foil force and effect until
r.ueslsd according to law; except. how.
,,,r. all such laws AZ authorized the
;,,us Of Bonds. Treasury Notes, and
change bills BY the State. and all laws
,bieb authorised the psymen, Of all debts
10 ,bs stsis for moneys loaned to individ,
! n, or corporations in Confederate mon
y OF bonds. and the payment Of dues
"A taxes to the State in Confederate
,OOd. or Treasury Notes, and all laws 10
,Is,ion to taxation.
Bs !, further ordained. That 10 com.
u,ipe the time necessary to create the
:, al tbs statutes OF limitations aud non. Z
aims, the time elspsing between The Iilh
az Of yApssry. 1861. and the passage 6
lii orSlnspes shsu hot be estimated.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

@Ars.J. G. Kirkpatrick has Jus,
'''u'ned from New Orleans, where sbe
supplied herself with fashionable Mjllio.
wy and will sell low for cash. In con.
"e'.'0a with Mrs. Sarah simms. she oc
.'p'es the upstairs room over Gen Win.
'ef office. We bespcak for these enter
r ,'s, ladies' a liberal patronage from
'"o'es 10 aud around Can,o,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

@1 we ask attention to the advertise.
"en' Of Messrs. Gross & Eeyser. They
"e well supplied with dry goods and gro
ceres, and offer to sell for small profits,
'''e them call, for ws know thew are
gentlemen who will keep their premises
and will not er.or,iop.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

hsMovAL--The Post office is now kept
10 M0'by d Richards Drug Store. verv
convenient for country frieuds. when thew
cah Tor their letters or papers. if thew
happen to want anything in the drug line,
his''r'' M. d R. will val, on you with
pleasure.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

SPeling, Reading. Writing. Mental Ay,thr.,,,
p psmentary Arithmetic, Elementary ceovrssss'
sss,sSs. Universal History, Royces Hstotp,eyy;;
cred Music. @'N'e' NaseehnE, S..
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

P.s Mr.. Carr would respectfully state that he
Is native OF the South and has shared her fortunes
10 Inc iate struggle for independence, and requests
u share OF the public patronage
sept. 4, 1865. o.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

SIN LIB. SHOCKING TOBACCO -,
-. SosAaDs,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
EVERGREEN NURSERIES,
Minated one Mile from the Court HOuts,
q NJ an 15.

@ An TON, Miss./
WE undersigned have this day forpied
m coPartnershiP under the style Of 4. J
DRANE CO., for the purpose ofc.Ivino
on the Nursery business in all its IbraIcbeo
1t is the intention of the pfoprietdrs IN
| propagate in the Fruit Department Jho;.s
varieties only. and such as are we'll hdapEed to
the soil and climate of the South, rtrenju1 in
succession over the fruit season. Cdnseduen,.
ly, purchasers will be positively projected
against disappointment.
Every new variety Of fine fruit shall h.
AIDED TO our catalogue, as soon "a tested and
proved to be suited to the climate.
All trees and plants will be carefullv labs,sd
and packed in the best manner forI anv
part OF the South, for which a moderate
charge will be made; and no charge win be
MADE for delivery of packages at the fsil.
1t is requested that explicit directiopa bs
gwen Tor marking and shipping packaaes,
nut IN Pill cases, ,ohen shipment is made he v,
f'efes are at the risk Of the puyetase-.
All orders from unknown CORRESPONDENT.
must be accompanied with a remittance, draft
or satisfactory reference.
our customers are requested TO notify US |
OF any error that may be commit. |
go IN ming their orders, in order that we
nay at once make amends.
Catalogues will be forwarded TO all who m.
~ post paid, and enclose stamp to prensv
he postage. til MANI Ir0SPoy
Sept. l4l965.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
AZ Read the card Of Mr.. H. Gwin.
n ner' Who has school.books. Stationary.
Music and Musical Instruments for Ale

EEWe ask attention to the advertise.
mens Of Mr.. Dunn. He is a number one
boot maker. and we solici. for him lib.
eral patronage.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
Course Of 9nstruetion..
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT

| AMI LEX AhTNENT
SPelllng, Reading. Writing. Mental Ayi,h,.,,,
| p"IrT Arithmetic, Elementary f,eogrs.ks'
rAieys Universal History, Rovcs. GssPny.
cred Music. Nsseennn, Is
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT,
! JUNIOR class.
Spelling. Reading, Writing. pav;ss. .-;,..,.
S , English Grammar, MItchens G.og-.es'
Grsmmar Natofs I Pbo..sb 10 conPosiOa Lsu
D0S0'e witness Catechism Sacred Music. P'
MIDDLE CLASS.
n opeinng Reading. Writing. Ariihne.,. 49,,
I9l Wy, geography, FoElers English c.-.,ss'
Cos.nl,.i hktory, Ancient History Exe,c,... a..
nv Er,hoIa nafnes Elements Of Criticism Ro,.-
My,ooiogy. Cesar, Virgil, G.e.k f.r.. Dsss-
IeeoPhalns Americans, Sacred ku.ie ssnnsr.
SENIOR CLASS.
-, hssoo9tlon; ro.lers English ersnn,- p.l..
etry Trigonometry. Gs'lo0v cs.,..,.oP 0eou-
ny, General History, HISTORY 81 Eas,sy AS'rono-
csnus- sserss m 20 C0nPositiOn, Theopsnui Amep,.
OPTIONAL COURSE.
NE Dsss-ins snd Paisting. Vocal ass Ia.t-,-.,
A0s'o' ano AOdesn Languages. 01eaal
TRRMs,
VAhAslf HaLr rzAkET ~ Apr.Srr.,
rsitioa n The Primary pep.-.,.,,,..
oolsEsste Drn.-ts-as-S.p ef Aa1unl so
= 100 Moesn L.1rs.FeS each ....,-.. ~ ~ ~
n D-s~sse vocal @ lnstrunsntal. g AZ
ESosssong. PER month. .-.--.--,, '----------
Tha r. - e1'A- -.---.------.-.-... %
\. 49, ssetor n corresDendenss IA ,,r.,.i -
IN m A.. -. p,-ned educators Of he couufrv. srl
a, - cue TINE Be able 10 asnouncs H. F...isr
~ ~ , secnid Be mAds % De undsrrirs.s
g.. GEO. c. HARRIS,
) -. -. ~ Rucrou-
nm Lib. SHOCKING ToRzcoo- a.,
wv ruirsd AID 5sy ssis by
~. MoAAHps.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-09
A soldier thus POLITICALLY acknowledges
the receipt Of Thanksgiving turkeys BY his
regiment:
turkey hot and turkey cold,
Ditto young and ditto old.
Ditto tender and ditto tough,
And thanks the Lord we've had enough"

NEW York, Jan. THE Tribune's Nor.
folk correspondent says Of the Wilmington
expedition that the transports were of Fort
Fisher days before the War ships arrived
in good weather. and the enemy was known
to be in small force. The coal was oil ex-
hansted, and they had to return to Beaufort,
leaving again q soon - possible, and that
without waiting fcf their return Is agreed,
Porter exploded The powder boat and
opened Gre. and that the troops were 70 lood
when the powder boat was exploded, and
take advantage Of the shock produced, and
that when the troops did load, Weissel found
the F6tt uninjured, and IN assaultine party
vould have met more bloody reception
than at Fort Wagner. He advised with
dnwal, to which Butler assented.
Military authorities expected Porter would
eoon run the gauntlet and get in the rear of
tne Tort on the Cape Fear fiver, and with the
LOTT Cut on w Wilmington and Thus shut up the
IIyer. Wnen on the ground the Admiral
W. requested to do this, but refused.
Inc nag tnee w. captured was taken nom
the ditch outside Of the ioft 6v brsve ofFi-
Ger, and the despatch bearer was shot one-
third Ofo nile fipm the fort M - ~
our men got Inside Of the foft ar ~ ~ AZ
fences, while the transports were wsit;r. e.,
the war vessela The first three day,se ~ 81
|febelssent downheey5 tpscements TO Su.
gnr Loaf Camp In ~ ttuGh1ty ! Of the forf.
cd theoe feiul6rUom1nlD were rondv = -
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