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Year: 1862

EUROPEAN WNrcHrrLNEss OF OUR NAVAL
MoyENENTs.--Taking into consideration the
conviction so loudly expressed by European
statesmen, that the power Of the United States
is broken, and that it can never again give
them uneasiness, il is rather amusing to find
that we cannot make a naval movement of any
sort outside our blockading operations that is
not jealousy watched and acted upon by them
Thus, no sooner is Admiral Wilkes-a name
ungrateful to English ears-sent to Bermuda.
than his presence there leads to the immediate
reinforcement Of the British feet in the West
India waters: the sending of "A boat belonging
to one Of our cruisers TO the assistance of
vessel run upon the Cuban coast and burned by
her own crew, is followed by an order for the
augmentation OF the Spanish-American heet
and the interruption by General Butler Of Mr
Charles Heidsicks masquerade trips to Mobile
in the disguise of bartender, on truce ves-
sells, and his consignment to Fort Pickens,
on well merted grounds. are considered suE
icient justification for the increase OF the
French naval force in that quarter. These facts
go to show that our European asssilants, not
withstanding their affected contempt of us, still
think that we have some power for mischief.
We may, perhaps, one Of these days take it into
our heads to bring the conviction more posi-
lively home to them.
Year: 1862

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TIE STEAMER BLANCHE AND THE SPANISH AU-
THoRTrIEs-They are making great fuss in
Cuba over the Blanche. We have some curious
developments regarding her. 1t is known she
was called the English steamer Blanche; but in
reality she was nothing more nor less than the
Confederate steamer General Rusk.


1t appears that an inspection Of the wreck
the day after the destruction of the steamer
failed to discover the least possible trace of
there having been cotton on board. If the
steamer had been loaded with that staple. as the
owners claimed, she would have burned for
days, instead of being entirely destroyed in
twenty-four hours; and we are of opinion that
the claim made for the value of her cargo is
merely trumped up affair, which must fall to
the ground when the truth of the matter comes
government for the value of the vessel and
cargo. and for damages sustained, is over three
hundred thousand dollars-a large sum when
the character Of the vessel is known. There can
be no doubt that the whole thing has been very
nicely arranged to make out strong case. But
as the report of Captain Hunter is still to be
obtained, which will be considered of equal
value with that of Captain Smith, of the
Blanche, or Of any Spanish official, we wait to
hear it before looking upon the matter in any
other light than swindle nice arrangement
to extort money from the government of the
United States.


That Capt. Hunter was wrong in chasing any
vessel within the waters of neutral Power we
admit, but claim that the Blanche, if an honest
English trader, and on q legitimate voyage,
should have stopped when fred at by the Mont
gomery, and submitted to an examination. Her
conduct in avoiding the United States cruiser
is positive proof of the true character of the
steamer, and of her having been on an illegal
voyage We claim also that Captain Hunter
did nothing wrong in sending boat on board
the Blanche when he discovered her to be
ashore He was, at the time, unaware of her
true character, and in sending the boat was
only performing his duty as a man--what any
commander of q vessel-ofwar, no matter of
what nation, should and would have done under
similar circumstances. Captain Smith, of the
Blanche-a smart fellow, we acknowledge
took advantage of the visit to destroy his yes
sci and cargo, thinking claim against the
United States for their value would yield more
money than sale of the same in the harbor of
Havana. He has thus far played his cards ad-
mirably. and has been ably assisted by some of
the Havana papers, the Diario particularly.
But, as we said before, it is due to Captain Hun
ter that his statement should be considered as
reliable as any yet published, and 1t is to be
hoped that no concession will be made to either
the Spanish or English government, or one cent
Of damages paid, until the matter receives the
most thorough investigation by our govern
ment. We think the truth will yet be dis
covered in regard to the Blanche, and that Cap
tain Hunter will be found to have acted pro-
perly.
Year: 1862

BRTANT & STRATroN's CHICAGO CoMMER.
cIAL CoLLEaE.-A young man can buy a
scholarship in this institution good to him
during life, taking the course or for review,
and the same scholarship will admit him to
niEe other colleges If he chooses to attend
either of them This feature OF a scholarship
good in chain Of colleges is quite an item to
aSonng man who is liable to change his resi-
dence. Young men, now is the time to make
your arrar gements for the winter.
Year: 1862

LAW School OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CH1cA-
Go.-The tall term will commence On Wednes-
day, the 18th instant. School rooms in the
Larmon Block, northeast corner Of Clark and
Washington streets.


The liberal patronage which this institution
continues to receive, is the best evidence of
the estimation in which it is held by the legal
profession and the public. No better oppor-
tunity to prepare for the Bar is offered in this
enp13rr
Year: 1862

MEDIATIoN.-The Halifax Recorder thus
talks to those people in the Colonies who are
so anxious for European Intervention in the
American difficulties -


LET us bear in mind that no mediation can
be offered which will not result in Federal
hostility, and in the establishment of the Con-
federates among the nations of the earth. Let
the belligerents attain that position in which
it will be evident to impartial witness that the
Independence OF the South is established. be-
fore we ask on their behalf for recognition.
We must remember that at the outset of this
war, the Southerners were declared by the
wisest voices of the mother country. and Of
Europe, TO be in the wrong. and that they
have nothing to recommend them in the fam
lily of nations but the power of the sword, and
the sincerity of which victory will be regard
ed as the index. Because the Northern press
and perhaps the Northern Government. have
not manifested the behavior towards England
which would have better become her let that
not palliate the conduct of the South as it
seems TO do in the minds of many coIonists,
and let us endeavor not to exhibit too much
magnanimity to reciprocate."
Year: 1862

How PEOPLE GIvE.-Some men will give
a dollar and put SO much heart into it that it
VIII be worth more than a thousand dollars
from another. Some men will give. but il is
as when miners blast out gold bearing quartz
You have TO drill till you can effect a lodg-
ment, and then put in good motives like pow
der, then off, at last, goes the explosion, and
you are almost covered by the rocks which
they fire at you. This giving is not what the
Bible requires. 1t is not enough for our Faith
er in heaven that we are generous in giving.
We must wreath our charities about with
beauty.
Year: 1862

AT the Great Exhibition, as a specimen Of
fine printing, there is copy Of the entire New
Testamentprnted upon single sheet of paper
It was printed by Collins, of Glasgow, the cell
ebrated publisher Of rare books and beautiful
editions of the classics. Although so small
the type is stated to be very clear.
Year: 1862

At a. m. Sunday morning our pickets down
the Nine Mile Road were fercely attacked by the
enemy, and severe and lively fight ensued The
enemy were easily driven back with loss, many
prisoners falling into our hands. Many Of the
federals threw down their arms and surrendered
voluntarily. About o'clock another picket fight
occurred. The enemy were pursued past their
fortifcatons which were found for the most part
deserted 1t thus became evident that the enemy
we're retreating, and pursuit was instantly made
and several fights ensue1 All their camps we're
totally destroyed. Immense piles Of stores were
blazing at the moment Of our visit, and the pursuit
was continued over the red hot ashes of the camps
and stores and many prisoners captured Loud
explosions were heard during the day, caused by
the destruction of vast quantities of ammunition.
Dense columns of smoke darkened the sky. The
railroad Merrimac "a battery carr was far in
advance of our men vigorously sheiling the enemy
az every turn.


1t is almost impossible to afford in detail
descriptions of the several engagements which
have shed such imperishable lustre upon the arms
of the Confederacy and which have finally re-
suited in the overthrow, complete and disgracefu,
of the hosts marshaled under the banner of sub
jugation.


OF the important results which must inevitably
flow from successes, and the discontinue OF
the Northern army under Mcclellan, it is needless





from the opening of the grand ball on Thursday
afternoon down to the hour which witnessed the
enemy in full retreat, the efforts Of our forces
were attended with unbroken success and at no
time did the brave upon whom hung the
hopes and the confidence of the country, talter or
waver in their determination to make the victory
decisive. Battery after battery. was stormed with
the most daring disregard Of human life, aud the
apparently mprcgnable positions of the enemy
we're carried at the point of the oayonet with the
most impetuous ardor. Never did men fight more
bravely, and never was valor more surely aud
signally rewarded.


Our loss is heavy both in officers and men.
The soil of Virginia. the grand old mother of
States, is enriched with the best blood of her
suffering Southern sisters ard from every State et
the Confederacy the martyrs of liberty have
united in pouring out the crimson tide rich
and imper!shablc libation upon the altar OF the
one great common cause. There is no discrimina-
tiou to be made between the gallant men who con-
stitute the most magnificent army that was ever
arrayed in combat. As sous of the Confederacy
they fought, and as Sons of the Confederacy they
conquered. IF one corps distinguished itself more
than another in this, the greatest battle ever
fought on this continent, it was on account OF Its
position on the field.


Skirmishng began at an early hour and con-
tinued through the day at different points along
the line. The great battle of the day, however,
took place in the evening near the York River
railroad, some three miles from the battlefield Of
the Seven Piues" Gen. Magruder commenced
the attack shout four o'clock, by advancing upon
Year: 1862

the Yankee entertainments. The first line was
taken after sharp conflict, and the enemy driven
to another. Waiting only long enough to get the
artillery in position, this also stormed, and so
on until seven forts had been occupied, the Van.
kees fleeing from each in wild confusion The
firing continued until 10 o'clock in the night,
when the battle ceased In this brilliant fight
the of Gen. Magruder's division won great
honor aud maintained the fighting reputation
given them on the Peninsula. The Yankees
fought desperately and contested the ground
closely but they could not stand the fierce charges
made upon them The loss was heavy to the
enemy; one hundred and seventy five Yankees
were laid dead upon the field and eight hundred
prisoners taken. Our loss was not heavy
although many good man injured.


The advance of our men upon the enemy is de-
scribed by an eyewitness as exciting in the ex-
treme. From one fortifcation to another they
rushed with an impetuosity that could not be
checked In their advance several magazines
were exploded and an immense quantity Of stores
destroyed Arms, baggage, overcoats, knapsacks
caps and haversacks, scattered along the
route in profusion. 1t was now understood that
the yankee army was divided and trying to escape
towards the james River After destroying the
railroad and telegraph lines and driving the Yam
koes this side the Chickahominy, Jackson also
cross an pressed hard upon them.


While Nlagruder was thus successfully /" push
ing the enemy to the WALL" on the south side of
the Chckahominy, the rcdoubtabe Stuart was
not less successful in frustrating the plans of the
young Napoleon on the north side Dashing
down to the White House, on the Pamunkey. he
succeeded in bagging about $500 Of tho grand
Union army at that point
Year: 1862

Mr. Haven expressed his gratitude for the
honor but thought the duties of his business
would connno him too close to perfom the du-
ties OF President with satisfaction to himself or
the Board He Was net prepared to accept of
the Office and wished the Board would excuse
him. The excuse however was not granted.
and Nr. Haven took the CHAIR.


The Secretary said there Was no business be-
tore the meeting except the unfinished school
book question pending at the adjournment of
The last meeting. Noanswer had yet been fled
IN court to the Injunction in that matter, but
Mr. Aver had said he should obtain time tn
do so.


DR.. Foster said lease Of the new rooms
had been drawn up, running five years, but
Was not yet signed, and asked if he should
execute 1t as President Of the Board, which
Was agreed to.


MI. Holden said it Tas necessary to obtain
another room for store-room. 4 large
amount Of things were lying about, which
should be stored There were two ante
rooms in the building, one of them IN office,
which could be had for $120, and he thought
it should be decided at this meeting.


Mr. Ward thought for 500 the Board could
put up store-room On the Dearborn schoo,
House lot amply sufficient for storage pur.
poses.


Mr. NeEberry moved TINT the whole matter
OF store-room be referred to the Committee
on Building yet to be appointed. Carried,


on motion the Board adjourned.
Year: 1862

IRE HUTCHINSON FAA1LY.-The Hutchin-
eon Family whose connection with music.
more especially of patriotic character, dates
back to the earliest recolections of us all, will
give their first concert this evening at
Bryan Hall, upon which occasion they will
render the songs declared contraband upon
tue Potomac, and other gems Of ballad music,
The reputation Of this family is too well cs-
taollshed to need commendation from US. The
bare announcement that they arc to sing will
insure a crowded audience
Year: 1862

Rev. Mr.. Eddy, one of the Federal
prisoners confined in the Charleston Jail at
the time of the great fire in that city, in q
lettet of Dec. 18th TO his wife, and pub
lished in the Pittsfeld Sun, thus speaks o.
the calamity:


The confagration of Charleston was by
far the most fearful sight l ever witnessed
What rendered it the more terrible was
that for hours its progress was directed
towards the jail. It came within three
hundred yards of the jail and then bore
away to the South.


The fire from the falling buildings fell
in showers in the Jail yard, and some of
the buildings around the walls of the
prison took fire, but were Immediately ex-
tinguished. ....l...


1t was pitiful to hear the cries of dis
tress, and see men, women and children
running through the streets at dead of
of furniture continually pass
ing, amidst all the continual crash of fall
ing buildings, the voices of the 6remen III
sing now and then above the din, the roar
of the flames which sounded like the ocean
in storm-explosions which shook the
windows of the old Jail almost open, and
then, at last, toward morning, cannon
seemed to be used in tearing down build
ings to prevent the spread Of the fire.
Year: 1862

A woman from Indiana, hearing that her
son, her only son, noble youth was wound
ed in one ofthe battles before Richmond, has
tened TO seek him. She obtained passes but
searched in vain for him through all the hos
pitals in the peninsula. HeI endeayors else
where were equally fruitless. Having looked
through our own hospitals to no purpose,
alone in a strange city, friendless, almost
heart broken with mother.y anxiety and grief
she hears, while in one Of the wards, that
new boat load of wounded sin the harbor.
An uncomfortable conviction possesses her
that her son is among them. She becomes
almost distracted with impat:ence to fly to
him and would not wait until the next day
when the wounded were to be landed. One
ofour noble up town ladies', who devote them.
selves to the sick and wounded, happened to
be present, and could not resist her distress


She finally persuaded an officer to procure a
boat, and at once go with the mother to the
steamer. The very first wounded man look


ad upon was her own son. He sprang to
her with the exclamation, "Oh, mother
knew yo1 would colne.' 1t was to her q
terrible shock, for she saw that the seal of
death was on him. IL was mortally wound.
ed through the lungs, and died that night in
his mothers arms. This lady who had in
terestcd herself in her, anxious to know her
fate, yet hearing nothing, sought the ship on
the next day, and found the mother alone
with the dead boy. almost beside herself with
grief The wounded bad been taken off the
ship, the officers and crew had gone on shore,
and there was nobody TO care for the bereav-
ed woman whom no one knew. This heart.
less desertion is a lasting shame to the ves-
sci, whose name we do not care to disclose.
The lady soon made arrangements to have
the body dccently cotfined, and took the
mother to her own home. The American
Express Company, to their honor, on being
acquainted with the facts volunteered to CON
vey the body to Indiana, free of expense, and
the mother with her sacred charge left Tor
her home. Before leaving she was induced
to say something respecting her family his
tory, and. singularly enough, it tappcared that
herself and her beneiactor were originally
from the same New England village, aud that
their fathers had been long and well-tricd
friends ." '".
Year: 1862

d This expression often occurs in referring
to the order Of troops on the battle field, and
it is doubtless the opinion Of many that it
is the two armies IN the two lines but Il is
not so. .t &, E....a3 7"t ..... ..""


The army is divided into divisions, and
there are often great gaps between the dvis-
ions. They are posted in positions, or in
commanding places-that is on hills, or in
woods, or OH the banks Of streams, in places
where they will best be able to resist or at


tack the enemy. The divisions are usually
so placed that that they can support one an
other. You can understand q line Of battle
pretty we'll by imagining regiment here on
hill, another down IN the valley, a third III
piece Of woods, with artillery and cavalry
placed in tho positions. If you want to
make it more real, when you are cut i'm the


fields or pastures. with the hills all around,
just imagine that the enemy is over yonder
hill with ten thousand men and twenty pieces
Of artillery. You arc a General, and have an
equal number. The enemy will come down
that road, spread out into the field. or creep
through the woods and attack you. You
can't exactly tell how many men he will send
on the right, or how many on the left, so
you must arrange your forces to support each
other. Then, to shift it. you are to attack
him. You don't know how his troops are
arranged, fer he keeps them concealed as
well as he can. You don't want many of
your men killed. but do want to win VIC
tory. Now there Is chance for you to try
your skill in planning a line Of battle You
must place your artillery where it will do the
most damage and receive the least from the
enemy. You must move your infantry so
that they will not be cut off by the enemy
before they get near enough tc cut them up
in return. You see that it is no sulall thing
to be general. There are great responsible
tiles ..-ry Er. .r-.. sr.rt.f-r., ..f -r,eG -.,.
Year: 1862

believe the influence Of wife. to be al
ways for good or for bad, very decided
There is not woman living. unless she has
forfeited all claim to her husbands prospects,
but is making her mark day by day upon
his character We men are foolishly proud,
and do not like to let the women see how
they influence us, but we know that. outside
Of our business--and sometimes even in it.
all our doings are more or less controlled BY
wives. Gnd he ia knave who will not hon.
estly own it. IL it disgrace to a man that
he is kept at home, away from bad company,
away from doubtful pleasure and foolish ex-
pense, through his wife's inhuencey Some
poor cowardly souls think so, and utter sense
less cries against her who, as a guardian an
gel. stand between these and their victim I
think the wife was given to supply him with
certain things wanting in his own nature,
and in yielding to her judgment, her opinion.
her desire where these are ON the side Of
truth and justice--he only follows out the
leading Of divine will But though the
husband hide it or deny it, let the good wife
be Of good che:r One thing. however, let
her understand--worrying, fretting. fault
finding, direct and frequent harangues, i'll.
tempered slurs, anything that looks like pas
sion, suspicion or jealousy, will DO no good.
These are things man cannot bear, and have
driven many into the things they We're in.
tended to prevent. She lacks judgment and
prudence who shall ever indulge in these
Let her know that the strongest influences
are those that are silent and indirect, that il
is impossible for her to be in the right, gen.
orally, patiently, consistently, without i,s
being felt. 1t may not be acknowledged to
day, or to morrow, or ever; it may not do
all she hopes it would do. Countcracting in.
hucnce may be too strong for that. but it ia
felt among the deepest and las, things Of lie,
even when he ieers, and scofri and strikes.
Year: 1862

NATURE has no idle dust at all. She finds
the dead where We have laid them, and trans
figures the crumbllng forms into shapes of
life and beauty. The grave by whose sub
sided swell We mourn, may be without ten
ant, for the tree that bends above us, that
the wind and summer WOO, may have had
use for the empty crysalis; and the bird that
rustled out of its green depths Of shape with
a song, may bear away upon its wings CLEANS
and g'immers Of the beauty we fancied dead
Year: 1862

A few nights ago young gentleman from
this city went over into Ohio, to call upon
young woman Of his acquaintance who hangs
out not far from Bridgeport The young
man had heard limitations that his Wits
were not altogether acceptable to the father
Of his inamorata, and II had been arranged
between the two that the young man should
call late at night, after the old folks had gone
to rest. 1t was. therefore in tho neighbor-
hood Of IL o'clock when the anxious youth
approached the house and was met hy the
young woman. The father it appears, sus.
pected the daughter, and therefore went to
sleep with one eve open-the only one, by
the way, that he had-and when the young
couple had seated themselves comfortably
upon wheelbarrow near the house, the old
man rushed upon the unwelcome visitor with
club. Of course the young man ran, and
the old man not being able to fellow with
any hope Of overtaking him, called his dogs
and set them upon the trail. The young
man took through a wheat field, and for about
quarter Of mile it was nip and tuck between
the dogs and the man, the latter getting a
very fair share Of the nip. He at last reach
cd fence, anil sezng club, succeeded in
keeping tn. savage dogs at bay until the
brutes were urged on by the voice Of the old
man who had come forward to call them off.
Both the dogs and the young man evidently
misconstrued the old mans approach into a
signal for the renewal of the fight. Under
this impression the young man started to re-
treat and was terribly harrasscd by the dogs,
from which he found great difficulty in pro-
tecting himself until they were called off by
their master, who had succeeded in making
himself heard and understood. The young
man was badly bitten about the legs. and his
clothes were completely torn from his body


He returned to the city and has since required
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