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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-01

which they aspire ar Intimately dependent on the con.
; Theu fsppblcsn institutions s se me
Emperor Of Frar &C. on proper occasions, worthy q
MS Serious Son alteration in determining how ne woa
ana Aose what might prove nnon
mexico. m Is 1t necessary TO practse reserve upon
the point that II France should upon due
determines 10 adopt policy in Mexico adverse 70 I ds
American opinions and sentiments which nave ae-
scrbed that policy would probably scatter seeds which
would be fruitful Of jealouses which might ,aS
ripen into collision between France and the United
States and other American republics An Illustration OF
this danger has occurred already Political runor wncn
pose to seize the RIO 1rande and Texas from the
United States another day rumor advises us to look care
fully TO our safety on the nsr French pston
age between the regency established III MEXICO ana inc
insrgent caba at Richmond the rreslaen, appenehas
disturbed by suspicious unjust 20 France and 30 UNI
UNSUITABLE in themselves but ne snG%s' also,
or less extensively by this country, and magnihed
in other countries equally unfrendy TO france and
suspicious that the fatal web OF national animosy is
most frequently woven.
He believes that the Emperor Of France must expert
ence desires earnest own for the preservation
of that friendship between the two nations which SO
fun OF guarantees Of their common prosperity and safety
Thinking this the President would be wanting in ldeiity
to France, well as to country II he did not
converse with the Emperor with entire sincerity and
friendship upon the attitude which France Is to assume
In regard 10 Mexico
The statements made to you by N. Drouyn de Lhuys,
concerning the Emperors are entirely sasiac
tory, II permitted 10 assume them as having been
authorized to be made by the Emperor in view Of the
present condition Of affairs in Mexico.
1t is true have before remarked that the Emper
orr purposes may hereafter change with changing cir
cumsances. We ourselves, however are not unobserv
OF the progress OF events home and abroad and
in we likely to neglect such provision for
safety every sovereign State must always be pre-
pared to fall back upon when nations with whom they
have lived in friendship TO respect their moral and
treaty obligations.
Your own discretion will be your guide to how far
and in what way the public interests will be promoted
by submitting these views to the consideration Of NJ
Drouyn dc Lhuys. am, sir, your obedent servant,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD
WIN. L. DAYTON, Esq, &c.
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HELP yvAvTED-,rALEs.

IVANTEp-25 YOUNG MEN FOR a WHALING yo
w age RANDALL K COURTNEY
Corner of Eeade and West Ets,, up stairs
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SITUATIONS ,yANrrn-mALrs.

ITO SHIPPERS AND MECHANISM YOUNG GEN
"a lately arrived from England, where lac
epoycd the above business the past II years.
sifs suation No oh ection 70 indi. China Aus
traa j. W. Wilson, Continental HOTEL Az Broad
WAY
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

GREAT ATTRACTION, SPRING. STYLES OF
FANCY DRESS GooDs.-Just received from
New York and Philadelphia, at panic prices.
The ladies will find a great variety of the
latest styles ever brought to this market,
winch will be sold at less than Chicago pri-
ces We have now fine selection of real
Irish Poplins, Mosambiqes, Poult D. Chevres,
Plaid and Striped Mohairs, Scotch Plaid
Wool Delaines, it fact every style of Dress
Goods that has lately come out 1t will be
to your advantage to call and examine our
beautiful stock, which we will show In good
shape, with the greatest of pleasure, and
without cross looks, if you do not wish to
buy. We are here to please customers. be
sides selling Uery low. Good Prints for ~l5
cents and the very best can be had at 70 cts,
and other goods in proportion, from rs to
so per cent less than last week prices. De-
sireable goods, and bargains we intend to
give from this date outl Don't fail to give
US call and you will be pleased with the
best, cheapest. and newest styles of dress
goods, &C., &C. Block, NEwRURGER & Co,
Aprill2dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

A SUPERIOR REMrDY.-We can conscien-
tiously recommend to those suffering from a
distressing cough, DR.. Stricklands Mellifu-
GUS Cough Balsam. 1t give relief almost IN
Simultaneous. and is withal not disagreeable to
the TASTE There is no doubt but the Melli-
auous Cough Balsam is one of the best pre-
paration in use, and is all that its proprietor
claims for it. We have tried it during the
past week, aud found relief from most dis
tressiug cough. It is prepared by DIR. Striek-
land, No. East Fourth street, Cincinnati,
O., and for sale by Druggists at SO cents per
bottle. = iune3dwly
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FOR SALE.

x GOOD BUILDING. LOTS. in GEO. L.
IL Dayenport's addition To the city of Rock
Island. Price from $500 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camden
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island
well situated Tor gardening and residences
+ Terms half cash and balance on time.
= 10 Acres known as the Gushing Tract, stu a ed
on the Camden road, two miles from the CITY OF
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for resi-
dences Gardening, Fruit raising-has good spring
&c, and is about half mile from the i" Roc <
River Water Power" Price, per acre, sac, hall
cash and the balance on time. $50 al Eelstr
Also number OF lots in Davenport, Iowa CITY
Nebraska Territory ga al. % 81. sss.e.s siZ
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
Smch2 fdwtf at Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

KISSING FOR Joy,-Two soldiers, one white and
the other colored, were observed fondly
kissing each other the evening of Monday,
while the Notification over Lees surrender was
progressing. Some of the bystanders were high y
tickled at she sight. Whsrs's the harm f-Daren-
port Gazette.
TheIpasty ofiwhose..principles the Gazette is
an exponent can,of course, see nothing wrong
in kissing niggiers, or sleeping with them
if the niggers are willing. 1t claims to be
founded on ga great moral idea' and to be
"working for God and humanity" White
folks can't see it in that light.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

CLINTON BRIDGE-The steamer Sucker
State was badly injured on the Clinton bridge
few days ago. Several accidents have &C.
onrred there, and it is claimed that the bridge
is worse obstruction, if possible, than the
Rock Island bridge.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

YANKEE RoBINsoN's GREAT CONSOLIDATION.
Almost everybody knows Yankee Robin
son-certainly everybody in and around Rock
Island He calls Rock Island his home. He
has wintsred here, often. and wintered here
last winter. He is about to open the largest
show of the season, containing nine distinct
exhibitions, and the greatest variety of any
show in existence. He has purchased the
best of Dan Rice's show, and of the Austria
liam Circus and car loads of the property are
beginning to arrive. He will soon put up
his tent in this city, and begin his arrange
ments for the coming season. About the lss
ofssMay he will give hi first exhibition. and
then start out on his summer tour. People
can begin to lay aside their so cent green
backs for an admission to his Great Consolid-
alton, and be assured that they will get more
than the worth of their money.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13
CHICAGO MARKET.
Chicago, Monday April 10. 1865.

s, whs.,-No. / spring sl,Os; No. 2, do &c
all in store.
Corn-No. /, Coo. Rejected 5Oc
Oats--No. j, So.
Seeds-Timothy 1918.
Highwines-S2, 90. .r#
Provisions-Shoulders l2c. No other quota.
tions. 9z
Hdes-Green sailed, trimmed 7a73c;1greer
part cu1ed, trimmed, 6aa7c; dry salted ), trim
med, l3al3ac; dry flint, trimmed, l6a-c; kip
green sailed, trimmed, l2c; Calf green sailed
trimmed l5c; Deacon skins 25a50c.
Broom Corn-S300a4, 0e per ton, for common
to prime extra grades. -
Brooms-Extra No. per doz. 81, 25a6, 90 dc
No. 2, 30 ,00a5, 20; do No. 3, q, 25a4, 90 comm on
plain handles 3, 75a4, co..
Bran--S2l per ton. sa.
Dressed Hogs-Hogs dividing on 26lai23 lbs.
at $l0al0, 80. 80
Grocerles--Sugars: New Orleans clarified, -
&C; do common, l61al7c DO fair to good l71s
Is; do prime to choice 20a20ic; Cuba CON- to
fair 51al6; Cuba, good to choice l7alsc; Port
land sugar 2Oa2lc; Porto Rico, good to choice
loal9; New York crushed powdered, &c, 81
a22; N. Y. coffee, white A, 2Oa2O1c my. B,
1873; do extra C, l9al9ic.
Molasses---New York Syrups, commo n, SOaS5e;
do fair, ST. GOAL 05; do good, 1, i2a20; do prime,
,25a3O; do choice ,40a50; New Orleans molas-
SEES, new, l,25a3O; Portland 90a95c Philadel phia
Bee Hive S5a90c.
Teas-Young Hyson, inferior to common, per
b., 90, aSl, 10; do superiorto fine l, i5al 40; do
extra TO choce 81 QUA 80; imperial, superior to
fine 81 ,05al, 10; Gunpowder, superior fine 81 -
o6aI 10: do extra to choice, 81 40al 80; Oolong
anterior to hne ooa 80 do extra to choice &l 90
a40.
Cofeee-Rio, inferior TO common 34a354c; Rio
fair to good, 35a36; Rio prime to choice, 365 a
size; O. G. Java, 46a46sc
Fish--No white fish, hf brls, So, 75a I0, 90; No
do 9,50aS,75 No. l trout, hf brls, 9,00a9 20;
No. l mackers do $40 ,5Oall 90; No. do, 50 50a
10; Goldfish, Georges bank, per 100 lbs sI1 GOA
IL 30; No. dried herring, per box, 70a75 Pick
led herring, new, $l2, OOal2 so.
Eggs-27a29c per doz.
Butter-24a2S per h., according to quality.
Potatoes-Medium TO prime s0a$l 30 per bu.
Dressed Poultry-Chickens s., 00a4 30 per d o. !;
TURKEYS l9a20c per ID.
Cheese-New York Hamburger 24a25, and West
ern Reserve 23a24c western states 20a22.
Beans-Sl ,O0a2, 30 per bus.
Salt-Onondaga fine salt per br 81 ,25 Michigan
fine, co. old fine salt l65a75.
Viuegar-Pure cider vinegar, per gal, 20a23c
Pure malt vinegar t7a2O; common do, l7al9c.
Starch-kingsford' I03all Ottawa lOaIOtc.
Saieratus-Babbitts pure ll4all3c; do best liza
l2l; DeLand's pure l01all1; do best ll2al2t.
Spices-Cloves 5Sa60c; Allspice 35a40c; Cas-
STA iaI, Zoe; Nutmegs, No. /, 81 ,75al so No. .,
81 ,50al so; pepper 4sa50c.
Rice-Arracan 15al5ici Parma I63aI62; Ran
COON l5al53.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13
MANHOOD.
How LOST! HOW RESTORED.

just Published in sealed Envelope.
Price Six Cents.
A LECTURE on the Nature Treatment
n and Radical Cure of Spermator-
rhea, or Seminal Weakness, Involun-
tary Emissions, Sexual Debility, and I'm
pediments to Marriage generally; Nervousness,
Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits; Mental and
Physical Incapacity, resulting from self-abuse,
sc. BY Roht. J. CULvERwELL, M D., author OF
the Green Book, sc.
ga Boon to Thousands of Sufferers
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, post paid, on receipt of six cents, or
two postage stamps, by DR. ]. C. KLINE.
l27 Bowery, New York, post office box 4, $50.
janl9dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

LosT.-A pocket book containing asmall
amount of change and breast pin, was lost
between Riggs jewelry store aud the corner
. of Broadway and Rock River streets. aa The
finder will please leave it at this office
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

Go ro-THE BEsr.-Goto Bryant, Strstton b
Merrill's Davenport business college to get a
thorough commercial education. Address
Bryant, Stratton & Merrill, Davenport, Iowa.
mch18dwtf.
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s--s'-- -
MARRIED.,

in this city, on Wednesday evening, April 18th,
at the residence of Judge Danforth, by the Rev
Mr.. Caldwell, Mr. JsHS. FecHAPIN and Miss
ELLEN McLAPLfN. egfesss - zzlssra1zs 5sT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

THE ALLEGaANIANs TO MORROW NIGHT.-
This celebrated company will appear to-
morrow evening at Babcock's Hall. Every
one with music in his souP will go and
hear them.
The Baptist Register says of the Alleghan'
ians i-'.
''We can conscientously commend the Allie
ghanians to all lovers of good music and rational
moral amusement. Go to their concerts and take
your children. We wish every one to enjoy the
pleasure of hearing them.''
The Methodist says:
ssIf you would hear music OF the heart, music
that will take you back to other, and may be to
happier and better days,go and hear the Alieghan-
Ians.''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

GRAND illumination at Aiken, Jarvis &
Burralps tonight in celebration of the taking
of Richmond and the surrender of Lees
army. eEas5 #'+44-- I'd : =
Grand illun nation for the next two weeks
every night in consequence of the great sur
render in price of dry goods. ..,s..s,. -.
Good prints fast eolors) locts
Very best prints zss,s- 20cts
Good muslins l5cts
And all goods have been slaughtered from
10 to 20sts . yard from last weeks prices.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

RIGGs' is the place to buy your jewelry
Call and see his new goods just received.
Apll2d2r.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

WHICH WAY?-The Chicago Tribune of yester-
day showers abuse upon the Chicago Times be-
cause the proprietoFs of that paper Illuminated
their Office ON Monday evening. Here in Daven-
port, the Gazette abuses citizen because he did
not illuminate Extremely difficult tits to please
these intensely loyal newspaper editors No
matter whether they are pleased or not. If they
don't like the way things are done they had bet
ter sell out and go where they can be better
suited-Ddv. DEM
1t is just so over here. The super 10y
ar' Pharisees are mad because the demo-
Gratis rejoice that the rebellion in nearly end
ed.
The most unhappy set of mortals we know
of are the shoulder straps and shoddy con-
tractors. Their occupation will soon be
gone.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

CoUNTY ORDERS, for 95 cents on the dollar,
can be had at this Office. Mch29dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

Chicago Live Stock and Produce Market.
CHICAGO, Manday April 3, 1865.
Beef Cattle-Choice government and shipping
stock S. ,50a9 65 fair government cattle 81 ,20aS
30; stock steers SIS ,00a6, 30 per l00lbs.
Hogs-Nomonal supply. The transactions at
the yards have been almost nomna and too Imi-
ted to establish quotations. Prices range from
9, 5Oa 10 per 100 lbs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

S- Mr.. J. S. WILLIAMS, who is our authorized
agent in st. Louis, for this paper, will attend to
Office 81 Chestnut Street, N E. Cor. of Fifth.
P, O. Box 40I0.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

BoARpERs WANrED.--See advertisement of
Mrs White. -.
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ISLAND CITY HOTEL.
STAFFORD 4 TRACY, ProprietOrs.
Corner Jefferson and Illinois Streets.
Rock Island.

THIS HOUSE is located opposite the
i Steamboat Landing, and only one square rom
the railroad depot. 1t is the largest Hotel in the
city, and Its proprietos will spare no pains to
please those who favor them with call.
The largest and best Hall IN the CITY, suita Bile
for first class Concerts Dances Theatrical Perform.
ancs, &C., sc. is connected with this house
~ Baggage and Passengers conveyed to and
from the house free of charge
"A good Barber's Shop, and first class Saloon
and Billiard Tables connected with the house
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13
OXEN FOR SALE.

have five pairs of working oxen for sale
l. at my place, near Deanin gton, in Henry county
ALEX. McCANpLEss.
JuIy2dwtf
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Odd Fellows.

- Rock ISLAND LODGE No. Is, 1. 90. F,--Meets
every Monday Evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
southeast corner of Illinois and Eagle Streets at
seven O'Clock, p. M PRS seese T
c. B. KNOX, r. S. THOMAS THORNTON, NJ g.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13
NEW YORK MARKET.

Photographed to the Argus.
NEW YoRK, April l3.
Cotton-Dull.
Flour-7,7 5a7, 80 extra state; $s,4Oas, 80 R
II. O.
Wheat-Dul.
Corn-Dull and lower. 81 ,3Sa4O.
aBarIey-Dull.
Oats-Quiet. S0aS5S
Pork-Firmer. s27, 81 new mess S24,75 fol
lSl3a'64 do: $3.50 prime.
Lard-Quiet. l51aiS4.
Dressed Hogs-Dull.
Whisky-Steady. S2,l4 western
Butter-36a3Sc,
Cheese-l5a23c. q
Eggs-2Sc.
Sugar-l73alS4. -.... r.
Petroleum. Dull and nominal 35e crude; 81
refined bond; u free.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
TelegraPhed to the Argus.
NEW YoRK, April IS.
Stocks-steady.
Gold-Opened 81 ,46; and closed at sl,46A.
SteriiEg--Si ,093c.
Money-6c.
Reading ,06
c. B. s. Q.-Sl ,06-
N. Y. C.-t,0ls.
Erie-654.
U. S. 6's 81 coupons-si,s /.
U. s. 6-20's coupons SLOT.
u. S. l0-40's 933
One Year Certi6cate-9S.
6-20's-Sl, 05.
730's-Sl,l0s H-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

i. 4. 7-SO LOAN.

By authority oil the Secretary of the Treasury,
the undersigned has assumed the General Sub
scription Agency tor the sale Of United States
Treasury Notes, bearing seven and three-tenths
per cent. interest, per annum, known as the
/, SEtEN-THIRTY LOAN.
These notes are issued under date of June 10th,
1865, and are payable three years from thar time,
in currency, or are convertible at the option OF
the holder into
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13

s. Wheas-No.'l spring Sl,O3; No. 2, do &c,
all in store. -
Corn-No. |, Coo. Rejected So =4
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13
FLOUR % FEED

Mr.. strstton 10 well known, both in town and
country, as he has been at the store of Messrs
A & T. Shaw, for the last two years.
share Of public patronage is respectfully 40
heheo- .-t I'D .-.. jan3ldwtf.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-27

Comstock board. proceeded two miles m the Cape
Fear River yesterday beyond where the advance gun
boat lay, to reconnotre She went In sight OF Fort
st. Phillip. situated on projecting point five miles
above Battery Lamb. The Rebel flag was flying over
the Fort, and there were guns in position. The Han
cock turned round and was just getting started
back when the fort opened on her with solid shot. The
Hancock fred up. and soon got cut Of range. The
navy will soon make short work of Mr. "St. Philip"
by and by They now to have a wholesome
fear Of torpedoes, and move with great caution.
Examinations thus far made show that the Rebels
have constructed breastwork nearly from ocean to
river above lines, and evidently preparing as
best they can to contest advance 10 the direction
Of Wilmington. Gen. Paine yesterday made recon.
noissancc in force and after short skrmish with the
enemy captured fifty prisoners. Lieut.. Colonel Of
colored regiment wounded. His name has not been
reported The Spalding from Fortress Monroe. sent
after our wounded. and the steamer Howard from
Beaufort, arrived this morning. Both have gone in
side Blowing fresh from the northeast at noon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-27
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
Quiet-Bad Weather - Deserfers - Pre-
sentatiom to tho Chief Quartermastcr.
UEADQUARTERs. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Tuesday, Jan. "a, lc65.

Quiet still prevails along the lines OF this
Army, the bad weather prevailing for the past few
days making it impractcable to carry out any military
movement even IL one contemplated.
Many persons have predicted that an evacuation Of
Petersburg would take place before now. but % yet
there are no signs Of such an event.
The deserters coming within our lines are very
numerous the number ranging from IL to 20 day. all
Of whom tell the mos doefn stories Of hardshps they
had to endure the scarcity Of provisions &C., and pre-
dict that the end Of the Rebellion Is near at hand
Col Batchelder Chief Quartermaster OF the Army OF
the Potomac was tonight the recipient Of beautiful
present from the officers OF the Quarermasters Depart
ment Of the Second Corps. The testimonial consisted
Of costly gold watch and chain. together with mag
ncent photographic album. containing pictures OF the
officers who participated in the affair." lie was lor'
merly Chief Quartermaster Of the Second Corps and
since be has held his present position lie has given CON-
plete satisfaction not only to those connected with the
department. but to the commanding General
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-27

exrrcsscd IL on lark and were making themselves
anitc holly" IN the cabin over their champagne.
ing themselves their safe arrival The Stag
outside. Very respectfully, your obedent servant.
DAVID Is. PORTER Rear Admiral.
To ii, Hon GIDEON wEILRs Secretary cfhs Nary Wash
inRion, d. C.; - $500.
IIsT OF ToaIs TAKEN POSSESSION OF BY THE NAVY
SINCE THE FALL oP roRT FisHER, WIN THEIR AHMA-
MINI:
REEVES PoNr-Two 0inch guns.
ABOVE SMIIHyILiE-Two l0-nch guns.
SYuivILLI-Four l0-inch guns
Roar C.swElL--Ten l0-inch guns, two 9inch one
Armstrong, and four 3Gs (rifcd), two 32s (smooth)
three sMch Parrot (2ppounder) three riicd heid
FoRTs CANFBFLL AND SnAw-Six l0'ineh, SIX Us
(snooth) one 81 rned one eneh six field pieces, two
mortrIs twenty-five guns. -.,> A..
SuIHs IslAxp-Three 10 inch, six SOS Smooth. two
32s (rhed) four field pieces. two morars ana seven
teen euns Reported at the other end o. Smiths biahd'
SIX guns. Total captured Is guns.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-27
Admiral Porter ON Gen. ButIcf.
WAsuNGTON. Thursday. Jan. 20. Ieb,

WARRINGTON, luuIsu ~ i'S''
Rear-Admral Porter, in long letter to the
Secretary Of tho Navy. dated Cspo Fear River. JAN
- reviews Maj Gen. Butlers report IN relation to the
late expedition to Wilmington. Though the capture OF
Fort Fisher has reiod the assertions Of Gens Buter
and Wetsc he deems 1t due to the naval part OF the
expedition that tie report should receiyesome notice al
his hands He says Cen Weitzel was selected, ana
Gen Buffers never connected VIA ile eA
petition except 10 lit ii out. Wien the expedition ulu
rrpare 10 start IL was going 10 the attack on the sup
position that the powder vessel Originally prepared p
GEN Butler wond blow tho forts down ard the trools
wold have nothing TO do bBt 70 wGiK H. lie soon ha
Butler depended entirely upon the powder BOAT ana
that there would be assault from the beginning;
Ii not true, Butler says be gave the Navy tty
six hours start The transports started before Tue NV!
dlsappeared IL was Buffers duty TO have rebcez,
youfcd NJ Beaufort and wait until the monitors ana
powder boat which so much depenied were reau!,
The movements Of the eight transports should have Deeh
subordinate large and slow moving frgates ana IRON
cads end lie should baSe been where be coud nave ar
ranged with me, says Porter all ne d9ts OF te a,'ch
lint no he kent uut OF my way, aad, thlrS studhusy
Buter states tint Admiral Porter was quite sdnRhlnc
he he'd -enced the guns OF Fort usher ara tnnt DC
urged II that were so to run by Tue 1a',eIIes l9
Cape Fear River and then troops couid Land aid hod
The beach without difficulty without habisy OF being
sheed by tho enemys gunboai Tallahassee seen Oh tnc
river Porter says this deliberate mis'atemeht euu
ing Gen. Butler does not say who urged me; out
ne, or Jaw hun his staff after the landing on tue
beach, nor did have any conversation with him or see
him except the deck Of his vessel as passed ny ~
The flagship from the tiRoI left Fort Nonroo until be
! lot here after bis failure. . ~
Adnusl Porter further says in denial OF Br'ler's
statement that be never had The slightest Intention OF
p,,sirg DO batteries until the fort was token. The
Department saw his Plan and The utter ipossbilty OF
doing So he would certainly not have been Influenced
bv Gen. Buues opinions IN nautical MATTERS OF HsAeu
bis vessels 10 aniuse HIM. l.
| Admirui Porter says; " An tho next paragraph ~
Gen. Buffers report in relation TO what ,he AIarm
aid and what ho dmirnl declined 20 do IL false from
beyinniu, 10 end never had any CONVERSATION OF the