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Year: 1862

Our IRON wALLs-THE GuyBoAr BRANCH OF
Our NAVAL SERvIcE.-The result of Commo.
dore Foote'S brilliant operations against Fort
Henry has been of moro advantage to us than
the mere capture of that important strategic
point. 1t has demonstrated beyond all ques-
tion the superiority Of iron plated over every
other description Of war vessel, and has shown,
besides, the power Of gunboats thus clad to
reduce the strongest land Notifications. Had
the vessels that made this attack on Fort Henry
been unprotected by iron, there is no doubt
that every one of them would have been sunk
by the tremendous fire of the rebel batteries.
The number Of indentations made in the iron
coating Of their hulls by the heavy balls
discharged by the latter prove that they
must have speedily succumbed.


Nearly all these boats were old river steam
ers, and, Of course, were neither as scientifically
modelled nor as strong as If they had been spe-
cially built for the purpose. We may judge
from their performance on this occasion what
the efficiency of the new gunboats will be
which are about to be constructed under the
recent act Of Congress. To their prompt reduc-
ton Of the rebel fort we owe the equally prompt
passage of that measure, which but for it would
have dragged on TO the end of the session. We
shall probably also owe to the casualty that be
fell the Essex some important improvements in
the new vessels, which'will place them beyond
ell possibility Of similar disaster.


Now that the invulnerability Of iron clad
hulls Is established, the attention of Congress
should be ct once directed to the defence of
our ports and harbors by floating batteries
similarly constructed. Although the Stevens
battery has not turned out what was expected,
there are several features connected with It
that might be proitably improved upon. The
subject is one Of pressing importance, and
we are glad to see that the House yesterday
appropriated sl6,oOO,Ooo additional for more
gunboats. II is not when a foreign war
thr atens us that we should begin to think Of
the means Of defence.
Year: 1862

BRILLIANT OPERATIONS OF Our NAvY.-The
operations of our navy have been attended
with brilliant success in almost every engage
ment since the beginning of the war. Hatteras,
Port Royal, Roanoke and Fort Henry have
fallen before the irresistible fire of our gun
boats The most complete victory Of all is that
at Roanoke Island, where the whole force of the
enemy were killed or captured. But the most
valuable in its consequences is that in which
the main body escaped and only few artille-
rsts were taken. We allude to the capture Of
view, is Of the highest importance, opening up
not only Tennessee, but Alabama and the whole
South to our arms. The rebels have, hitherto,
vaunted of the superiority of their generals;
but they have been outgeneralled as well as
whipped by our navy at Hatteras, at Fort
Henry and at Roanoke. Bowling Green is rem
dered untenable by the victory at Fort Henry,
and must be abandoned, if it has not been al
ready evacuated Columbus must soon share
the same fate. Good generalship would have
retreated in time from Roanoke Island with so
small a force, or it would have reinforced the
island with an army sufficient to hold it. Fort
Henry was of more importance to the rebels
than Bowling Green, and good generalship
would have suggested that both it and Fort
Donelson, on the Cumberland, should have
been made impregnable and manned with
powerful force. We expect every hour to hear
of the capture of Donelson by our gunboats
1t is evident the rebels have no generals; our
navy is outmaneuvring them completely.


So much for the importance of that arm of the
service and the necessity of sustaining it in full
strength. The dispatches of the naval COM
manders are in keeping with the character of
the work they have performed. They are re-
markable alike for their brevity, dignity and
modesty-no rhodomontade about them. The
events of this war are demonstrating that the
quality of our navy has not deteriorated by
long interval Of peace, but that it deserves to
be the pride of the nation as much now as it
ever has been.
Year: 1862

MUD THE GREAT ENEMY.-We have to call
the attention of the Coward to Richmond
shriekers, who have been impatiently urging the
advance of General Mcclellan to the condition
of the streets of the city of New York, and ask
them, when these are flooded with slush ankle
deep, and blocked up with all manner of icy,
snowy and other distractions, what must be
the state of the roads in Virginia If in the
very heart of our civilization-the commercial
metropolis Of the country-it is perilous un-
dertaking to cross Broadway, and difficult
thing for our ordinary wheeled traffic to circu-
late, in spite of an expensive street cleaning
contract, we can easily imagine how our heavy
artillery and ammunition wagons would get
through the deep mud Of the yielding Virginia
soil, and how proudly our infantry columns
would march when they had to contend against
the double enemy, mud and the rebels. Let the
agitators in question take sober view Of the
situation, and be satisfied to let well enough
alone.
Year: 1862

river, as described in the accounts of the expe-
dition of Commander Phelps to Florence. By
and by we will discover that this feeling is
infinitely more wide spread and deeply rooted
than We had any reason to suppose.
Year: 1862

Meeting or THE BOARD on ENGINEERS AND FoRKES.-Iast
evening special meeting Of the above Board held at
Firsmens Hail. Chief Engineer John Decker in the chair.
The meeting was called to make arrangements for the
funeral Of the late Thomas Morsan,a member Of Engine
Company No. g. who was killed on Thursday afternoon
while proceeding the nre in poarl street series Of
resolutions were presented by Assistant Engineer Jacobs
complimentary to the deceased which unanimously
adopted and was resolved that the Department turn
out in body attend the funeral Of the deceased, on
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, and that the fire bells
bc toed while the funeral ootsgc proceeding to the
ferry. Engine Company Ne selected 70 carry the
Fjre Department banner Tho remains Of tho deceased
will be buried In the firessns Buying Ground t Green
wood temstsry
Year: 1862

impossible to penetrate Captain Brohan Of the Forty
ninth Illinois, killed. The loss Of both regiments
about one hundred killed and wounded.


heavy rain set in tonight winch win try the men
severely they having tents, and in many eases owing
to their position, not being able to build fires


Colonel oglesby says we here take that fort,
and we don't intend to leave until we doit
Year: 1862

UNION FEELING IN THE SoUTH-REBEI ApHrs-
sIoNs-Amongst the various causes assigned


by the rebel organs for the capture of Roa-
noke Island by the Unionists is that Of dis
affection and treachsry on the part Of the North


Carolina regiments. Now, there is nothing to


show that there is any ground for this assertion.


The rebels surrendered because II was physi-
cally impossible, in view of the odds against
them, that they could do otherwise. The fact,
however, that their organs venture to cast this
mputation upon the men Of North Carolina is a
significant one. 1t proves that they have
serious doubts Of the loyalty of the people of
that State to their bogus government, and anti.
cipate its speedy loss to the Southern confedc-
racy II is curious enough that in the same


sheet in which this statement appears there IL


frank admission Of the existence of a strong
Union feeling On the banks Of tho Tennessee
Year: 1862

GREAT SALT LAKE.-The water-marks show
that the lake is low o mere remnant of what
was one of the mighty water collections of the
earth. Along the base Of the mountain walls
Of the valley. If We may so term the limits Of
the basin, are distinct water-marks, the more
elevated order being from IS to 100 feet above
the level of the valley. They are almost con-
elusive evidence that great sea once existed
il Utah Valley. whose breakers have left the
marks Of their power indented upon the rocky
front OF their mountain confines as a monument
of their power The whole face Of the country
appears to have passed through caloric in-
luences Of the intensest character. Enormous
rocks fringe its margin, which are eharred as
black as ebony from the operation of the heat,
and their fragmentary condition bespeaks the
mighty convulsions which they have passed
through Near the lakes center there is quite
large island, upon which these volcanic indi-
cations are equally emphatic.
Year: 1862

A YOUNG lady, fond of the pomps and vani
ties of this world, had beautiful set OF jewel
ry. She became converted In relating her
experience she said " When had found the
Lord, was convinced that if | continued to
wear the jewelry | should go TO hell and so
I took it all off and gave it to my sister,
Year: 1862

A KNG.-The following article is clipped from
the last Concord Flag. The amount of wealth and
intellect allied with the monarchsts is not very
large we judge. Many broken down, spawned Office
holders and Office hunters, arc perhaps the most
noisy advocates of radical change in our govern
ment, who no doubt labor to make the impression
that the wealth and the intellect of the country are
with them:


"It is painful truth to be compelled to admit
that there are amongst us men, and men of no in
considerable ability, who are opposed to republ-
can form of government, men who wish in their
hearts that we had king, an emperor, or an aris-
tocracy fastened upon us. And the party embra-
cling these views we fear is apowerful one. Wealth
ard intellect are at their CONTROL and alas! if the
people do not arouse to sense of the jeopardy in
which their liberties placed it may soon be too
late, too late"
Year: 1862

We commend to the careful attention of our SOL
ders and officers. the article this subject in to-
DAYS issue from the Charleston Mercury. If ever
the period will arrive in this war when these two
traits of character will be needed, the present is
that period. Courage as well as bravery are essen
tia to soldier, but more especially to an officer.
The want of either in an officer often results in dis
grace or ruin to his command.


Now that many Of our regiments are organizing
and re-organzing for the war, it is Of the utmost
importance that those who are called upon to elect
officers, should weigh the matter well. Men who
seek to command, because of their own pride or po
son before in civil life seldom in possession of
the proper qualifications for it. Real merit is un-
obtrusive and modest nor will it press itself where
not invited; hence in many il Stances those who
are most fit to command company or regiment are
overlooked.


The first qualification for command in any posi-
ton during this is, undoubtedly true courage.
This added to sound moral character and intelli-
pepce constitutes the best basis for successful SOL
dier. Some men are dashing, reckless and indffer
ent to consequences and these are usually called
brave: but he only is truly brave reliable man,
who has prepared his mind and heart for any emer-
gency, and who understanding his responsibilities
both to God and man, is not afraid to die. Need we
say, that such men, and only such men are needed
to command at this crisis.


Let those, therefore, upon whom the responsible


v rests to elect officers of the army look this matter
fully in the face. We have some reason to fear
that the spirit of eectioneerng is going on in the
camps, and that men of office and influence are ex-
ertng themselves unduy, to cothe their friends and
favorites with the awful responsibility OF leading
men like sheep to the slaughter-pen. Let none but
| brave, courageous. competent men be chosen. Let
not the lives of our brave men and the destiny of
the South, be placed in unsafe hands.
Year: 1862




Mr. EDITOR: The movement in this county to in
auence the Convention to repeal the ordinance
against the dstilation of grain, referred to in my
communication in your paper of the 9Th inst, was
total failure. After advertising for week or more
in every part of the county, for those who were op
posed 20 the ordinance to meet at the Court House
on a certain day and that day arriving, proved to
be very favorable and pleasant one, and alter walt
ing till o'clock, P. NJ, the leaders were able to
rally seven hands, all told From this, suppose
they concluded they were on the wrong side of the
question and went home without holding meet
ING. This most striking demonstration of the ap
proval of our people Of the ordinance relieves US of
the necessity of holding any meeting to shew our
annroyal of the ordinance. And further than this,
ascertained before the day appointed for this meet
ing of those opposed to the ordinance, that every
distiller in the side of the county in which live
land they are not few declared, if they attended
opposing the object of it, and for supporting the
dinance-declaring that they were convinced that
it was for the good and safety of the country, and
that they determined to stop their stills wheth
er the ordinance was repealed or not / am salts.
fed that majority of the distlers, themselves, of
this county, if gotten together, would sustain the
ordinance. This shows that our people are truly
patriotic and determined to 60 for the good and the
safety of their country though it be against their
pecuniary interest


Our county is all right and will ever shew her
self ready, as she has already done to respond to
the calls Of her country for its defence must say
before closing this communication. that have a
high regard for the gentleman who seemed to be
the leader of those opposing the ordinance, and
am sure it was or is not for any want Of fidelity to
his country but (as conceive) erroneous opinion
that his private rights were invaded, that he op-
posed it. I hope that all the counties Of til, md
every other State in the Southern CoufedsAcf, are
as sound upon this question a ours.


n.,i1 Caxnty, N, o.. April II. 1859.
Year: 1862

BEAUFORT, N. C.-The Yankee accounts of the
state of things in this place since they took posses
sion of it.. are humiliating. They represent that
900 of the citizens had taken the oath of allegiance
Collector had been arrested, and they seem to think
they are getting on swimmingly How much of
these statements may be true are not able to de-
termine. We doubt if any of the respectable por-
ton of that community have become traitors to the
State and the South.
Year: 1862

The Norfolk Day Book speaking of the adjourn
ment Of Congress, says, very truly


Since the beginning of this revolution, the peo.
PIE nave been in advance of their rulers; and there
IS out little doubt that had our legislators State and
Confederate, displayed the same energy manifested
by their constituents that affairs would to day have
presented different aspect. We had hoped, how
ever that Congress was fully alive to the exigencies
OF the occasion, and confess to serious disappo:nt-
ment in the passage of the Resolution to adjourn
over from the 2lst inst, to the third Monday in
August"
Year: 1862

THE WATER WORKS AT Fort COL
vILLE.-The water works at Fort Colville
are now completed, and all the buildings
about the Fort are supplied with water
brought into them through pipes from
creek, near by. Several scientific engi-
neers, in the government employ have from
time to time, during the past two or three
years, been engaged in surveying the
ground with the view TO supplying the post
with water, and all of them have pronounced
the work impracticable. This summer a
Lieutenant in Col. Steinberger's regiment,
now stationed there, concluded that ''sci-
ence had been in error" and went to work
with spirit level and board and demon
strated the practicability of the scheme
Upon his observation" the work was
commenced, and its completion has proven
that spirit level and board in the hands
of some men is better instrument for sur
veying than a compass in the hands of
others.
Year: 1862

A LONG ROAD TO SALT LAKE.-We
learn that Mr.. VIM. Terry of this city, who
left the Bitter Root valley some months
since to go to Salt Lake to purchase sup
plies for the Deer Lodge mines is now on
his way home Uia San Francisco. On his
arrival at st. 10, Mo, Mr.. Terry found it
impracticable to continue his journey TO
Salt Lake on account of the hostility of the
Indians, and proceeded direct to New York
to return home by the Isthmus.
Year: 1862

VALLEY is the name of the packer who
was shot by Indians at Wild Horse creek
last week. He is recovering and will be
well in few weeks. The Indians who shot
him were intoxicated at the time they COM
mtted the deed.
Year: 1862

QUARTz.-A quartz boulder weighing
fifteen or twenty pounds was brought down
from Warren's diggings last week. The
specimen could not be pronounced exceed
ingly rich, though the gold was plainly Wis
ible in it.
Year: 1862

TRADE TO AUBURN.-Mr. Mossman in
forms us that in coming in from Auburn
this week he met about one hundred wag-
ons from this place and the Dalles on their
way to Auburn and Boise, besides about
two hundred pack animals.
Year: 1862

MAIL RoBBERY.-The mail bags were
broken open by robbers at wild horse creek,
on the last up trip of the Dalles mail. They
first broke open the barn in which the mail
was stored for the night, and carried the
bags about one hundred yards thence and
cut them open. 1t is supposed the robbers
we're after Government money, and obtained
nothing of particular value. Bat few of
the letters were moles ted. The robbers
took five horses from the ranch where the
mail carrier was stopping, and five others
from an djoining ranch, besides portion
of the harness belonging to the team of
the mail carrier.
Year: 1862

ROAD ENTERPRIsE.-We learn from


Shepperd Cooper & Co.'S messenger, that
Messrs. Phillips and Massey are at present
exploring in the Blue mountains for route
for practical wagon road between this city
and the Grand Ronde valley. They feel
confident that good road can be con-
structcd this fall, by following the trail
from Linkton's mill to Indian valley. There
are but two hills on this route that will re-
quire any work, save the cutting of timber.
The erection of bridge is contemplated at
or near Phillips ranch, in Indian valley.
From thence the road to Auburn will be
ON the east side of Grand Ronde valley,
whseh will shorten the distance from this


city to Auburn twenty to twenty five miles.
Year: 1862

Tbs EvAssyILLE JOURNAL is now in the 27th
year Of its existence. During all that period it
has sought to be In every respect faithful chroni-
cler Of the times, the people and the country ?
The circulation Of the JOURNAL is gratifying
evidence that our labors are appreciated Never
before was newspaper more necessary than at
present. Nc man can fall to understand the Inn
poi tanee of keeping up with the stormy times
in which We live. He who does not read now, and
keep informed on the current events of the day,
will have the failure to do for a life lime
raSret 7fftaf+ t4-#
Year: 1862

TIE BANKRUPT LAWN another column we
publish two letters on tho Bankrupt law which
has been 80 summarily disposed Of in the
House of Representatives. 1t is another me-
lancholy evidence of the unftness for legisla-
ton of the men who pretend to represent the
people in Congress, and another proof Of the
necessity Of the public hurting such men from
power, and placing in their stead men of prin-
ciple, intelligence and character. The sort of
Congress we have had for the last few years
has ruined the country It has divided it by
geographical line, and has kindled civil
war in which upwards of million of men are
in arms. Having thus ruined the business of
the merchants and commercial men of the c0un-
try, it now abandOns their interests, though
many of those men have largely contributed to
the sustainment of the government of the coun-
try in its darkest hour, by supplying the sinews
of war when there was not cent in the
treasury. The merchants and traders, moreover,
are compelled to pay heavy war tax besides,
while their embarrassments leave them but lit
tie able to meet such O burthen. Whatever
cripples the commerce Of the country is neces-
sarily injurious to the government, especially
at a time when it is necessary that every
branch of business should be prosperous in
order to sustain the financial pressure pro-
duced by the war.


How the want of an equitable bankrupt law
operates against the majority of the creditors,
as well as the honest debtors, is clearly shown
by one of our correspondents. The present
system merely enables the swindling debtor to
escape through the meshes of the law, while
all Others suffer from it. We hope that
some honorable man will move for re-
consideration of the vote, in order that the yeas
and nays may be taken, and the people
may form correct opinion Of the character Of
the men who misrepresent them in Congress.
Year: 1862

near Aquiar one of them water battery sad tie
other on high hill. That the enemy has q
force still in TIE direction of fredericksburg
there can be no coubt In fact, they appear 20
be as thick as biackberries in every part Of
Virginia, and wherever our troops move they
are sure TO meet them
Year: 1862

GENERAL PoRTER's BALLOON REcoNNorssAScE
OF THE ENExY.-The ascent Of General Porter
in balloon to reconnoitrs the works of the
enemy at Yorktown, on the 1lth instant, was
attended with an accident, which, though II
created alarm to everybody but the intrepid
voysger himself, gave him better opportunity
of accomplishing his purpose than he would
otherwise have had. The rope was only nine
hundred yards long, and only gave limited
view; but the accident Of its swapping caused
tho balloon to ascend TO an immense height,
while, at the same time, IL was moved by
the wind right over the enemy. This, however,
was an inconvenient point at which to effect
descent and, ss good luck would have H.
when the balloon ascended little higher IL
struck counter current, which bore IL east
ward and over the Union camp, whsro he de-
scended, highly delighted at the trip, and
laughing and joking at his adventure, SO coolly
did he take his perilOus journey. This is
the right sort Of man to lead troops into battle.
We have no doubt that, one Of these days, he
will give good account Of himself,
Year: 1862

The Louisville Journal, known
to all as a thoroughly Union pa
per, has this to say of the bogus
Union party of the North


"rhe new party is clearly moth
ing more or less than the Repub-
lican party under another name ).
and if consummated, will render
the immediate consolidation of the
Northern conservatives impossible.
1t is essentially and practically an
anti slavery party. In other words,
the movement is thoroughly Sec
tional."
Year: 1862

The New York correspondent of the
Boston Journal is responsible for the fol-
lowing:


In the ancient and beautiful town of
Chatham, New York, is a very remarkable
dog, whose character and behavior would
excite the admiration of all good men,
On week days he is dog of like passions
and behavior with other animals, but on
Sunday bis peculiarities and sectarian pre-.
judices shine out. Unlike the crow, he
can count, and knows when Sunday
comes He is not the same then as on 9TH
er days. He indulges in no pastimes.-
He encourages no company and no famil-
iarity. He says in actions louder than
words to the vain and canine race-"Six
days shalt thou play and do all your
sports"


The family are all Presbyterians, but
the dog is Methodist. On Sunday
mornings be attends the family on their
way to church, leaves them at the door of
the house Of the Lord where they attend,
and then goes on his solitary and unbro-
ken way till he comes to the Methodist
church, which is little further on
When he reaches the church, he goes up
stairs, and has particular, place in which
he sits; and when an intruder ventures
into his place, no belle or madam of fash
ion, who goes sweeping up the aisle of
Grace and finds plebeian in her elegant
pew, can give more decided indications of
displeasure and annoyance than does the
dog. His seat yielded, he attends the SER
vice with decorum, and pays dogmatical at
tention to the word of Scripture. Every
Sunday he can be seen on bis way to
church, foul weather as in fair-and his
denominational prejudices are as well
known as those of any gentleman in town.