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Year: 1862

MsRomRs VBr TO run REBEL CArrrAL>- The
mysterious visit of the French Minister to Rich
mond greatly exercises the ingenuity Of ths
Southern papers, and speculation is az rife m
the rebel capital as it is in New York We
publish some extracts from Richmond papera
to-day, from one of which it will be seen that
"outside Of his official communication (what is
thats) Mr.. Mercier has expressed great interest
to ascertain what commercial treaties the Con-
federate government is disposed to make with
France" Another goes q step further and
says the Minister has actually opened negotia-
tions, and that this is "a perfect acknowledg
ment of the independence" of the Southern con.
federacy. 1t is also stated that, pending the
important negotiations, the rebel Congress has
continued its sittings, instead of adjourning, as
it had intended to do. We would advise 1t not
to delay much longer; otherwise it may find
itself in the capacious gamebag of General
Mcclellan. As for the story about commercial
treaties, it Is ell CANNON. The wish is father
to the thought; for, a. tho Richmond
Dispatch informs its readers, the rebels
arc very badly off for arms and am
munition, without which modern warfare
cannot be carried to q successful ISSUE
Louis Napoleon is not likely to espouse sink
ing, desperate cause, but rather to give it kick
to hasten its fall. The real object of the French
Minister'S visit is to put an end to the war by
advising the rebel leaders to lay down their
arms and abandon their hopeless cause before
it is too late If they do it in time the good
off uNf<h <ho ok 49,
ed to procure an amnesty. If they do not sue
cumb at once it may be impossible to save
them from the penalty Of their offence. The
best thing they can do is to accept the media
tiOn of the French government.
Year: 1862

THE BATTLE FIELD or THE COMING STRUGGLE
We publish to-day map of the field where tho
next great battle is to be fought. II is already
classic ground and it will be rendered doubly
so by the result of the coming conflict. AS the
capture Of Yorktown was the final battle of the
war of independence so probably will it now
be the closing contest of the war for the Union.
Here the insurgents will have to fight or be
captured. The anaconda is closing around
them. Our recent intelligence shows that
Banks and Burnside Mcdowell and Mcclellan
are gradually hemming them in, and they must
soon fight or be encircled by Q Gordon of
200, 900 men, from which they can never extri-
cate themselves but, on the contrary, will be
sssuredly captured, like Cornwallis and his
army of old. And if they wait to fight, who
can doubt the RESULT An impression has gone
abroad that Eastern men do not fight - well.as
Western. That is mistake. Tho rowdies Of
our large cities do not fight as we'll: they are
the men to produce Bull run panics.. But tho
agricultural population al. the States q New
York, New jersey and New England will bs
found to fight as we'll a. any Western regiments
in the army. A proof of this was given BY the
Green Mountain Boys at Lees Mill, near York
town, few days ago; and soon similar proofs
will be given when the battle itself shall como
off, to which this was but preliminary skir-
mish. Neither can the Merrimac give the In
surgents any aid or comfort in the fight, nor
can they obtain any reinforcements from the
South. Beauregard, who says he has only
thirty-fve thousand effective men after the late
battle at Shiloh, implores JEFF. Davis for rein
forcements; otherwise he is lost Instead Of
sending any TO him, the rebel President is in
equal need Of men himself. The struggle at
Yorktown will therefore, be the great and de-
cisive battle of the war. If it is lost by the in
surgents-as it will be--the whole fabric Of the
rebellion tumbles to the ground.
Year: 1862

ern forces near Corinth, ana their doings along
the Mississippi river, We rather incline to the
opinion that Halleck. with crushing blow In
the Southwest, will give the signal for the final
blow to the rebellion in the East
Year: 1862

GREELEY ABUSING THE GENERALS or The
ARMY.-Field Marshal Greeley continues to
with them all in turn. Why does he not take
the field himself at the head Of his nigger
brigade, and show how battles are won. Being
so good military critic, he could avoid all the
faults which he condemns in others, and make
splendid work of it. Instead of wasting time
in carping, let him buckle on his armor and
hurl his black, woolly- y-headed regiments at the
enemy, who will be sure to run at his approach.
Clear the way for Massa Greeley and his ebony
brigade.
Year: 1862

IN the Senate yesterday in addition to petitions
III favor Of bankrupt law, and ship canal from
lake Michigan 70 the Mississippi river, and memo
rias in reference to the Tax BILL petition was
presented from free coored citizens Of the United
Btsses, praying that territory may be acquired
outside the national limits for their COLOMBIA
lion, and suggesting Central America as a de-
Year: 1862

William Cumming came along, greatly pleas
ed, but said that Selin should do the gate
trick again, that he might see him. So he led
him back and let him to himself in the yard
again, He drew out the gate-pin with his
teeth, and when the gate was swung open, he
put the pin again in the hole, and went his
way again to feast upon the sweet grass.


"Leave him to me-" said l II will take
care of him


When William was gone, and Sslim was
satisfied with the grass, called him by low
whistle that his master used. He trotted up
to me, and laid bis nose upon my shoulder. ]
led him to the door, and saddled him with my
own siae-saddle, and then with very little pre-.
paration, started for a contraband ride. Se-
linn cantered away seemingly proud of his
burden, and was rocked in the cradle of an
ecstatic delight. There is, in my opinion, no
terrestrial ecstacy to be compared with can
ter, provided your horse be Of the right kind,
and the atmosphere and scenery equally desi-
rable. For myself, want no better company
than my horse. do not want to put my foot
into the hand Of any cavalier; but want to
spring into my arial cradle, and skim over
hill and dale, like a creature with wings


Once only Selim tried my metal; but when he
found that understood his game, and sway
ed him first to one side, and then to the other
and finally turned him completely around, be
made up his mind to 60 swiftly forward, and
give me no more trouble. patted his mech
to let him know that / appreciated his good
manners; and after a canter Of ten minutes,
turned him homewsrd.


ITo BE CONTINUED.
Year: 1862

This vessel OF which we gave complete description in
the HERALD Of December 7, is nearly completed that
the engines and propeller yesterday operated by
steam. Their performance proved highly satisfactory
although the vessel is not yet launched. This may bs
considered very expeditions when it is remembered
that it is only two months and eight days since the keel
pIate was hid
Year: 1862

nm- The New York World gives, as an
indication that the rebellion is to be aban-
doned, the significant fact that New Orleans
buyers have made their appearance in the
former city for dry goods. One or two
Georgia dealers have cancelled their old
Indebtedness, and are negotiating for new
stock. The carly destruction of the rebel
forces is regarded as absolutely certain by
those who are well qualified to judge. The
restoration of the Union, in spirit as well
as in fact, is near at hand when the business
men of the South give such an indication Of
their feeling that resistance to the Union
arms has become futile aud must cease.
Year: 1862

Western Kansas do not work in concert,
work skillfully and perseveringly; they will
end they have failed to secure the only
means calculated to give full development
to this beautiful country, rich in all that is
calculated to make this State second to none
on the continent.
Year: 1862

a. The Washington Star asserts that
the rebel leaders have already detached a
considerable portion of their force opposed
to the army of Gen. Burnside on Saturday.
to make dash upon Fosters army, now
threatening their southeastern railroad
connection.
Year: 1862

AS- In another column will be found
some communications from Parsons Regi-
ment, which will be gratifying to the citi-
zens. In response We can truly say for our
people that have they ever been and will
continue to be not only willing, but glad
of the opportunity of aiding and assisting
the soldier of liberty, in every way, come
from what State lie may. Our neighbor-
ing State of Texas has new claim on our
sympathy now, as she is also cut eff with
US from all Eastern aid
Year: 1862

adequate protection Of life, liberty and pro-
perty to be the result of our present troubles
and sacrifices.


Say to any intelligent gentleman to-day, that
in no country Of the world is there more per-
sonal liberty of action, or better protection to
person and property than in Great Britain, and
he will not resent it as an insult to the memory
of our forefathers, as he would have done two
years ago. Nine out Of ten of them would as
sent to the proposition.


1t will be understood that we do not record
our own opinions. The matters are too grave,
and the times premature for any opinions to be
formed. At the proper time we are resolved
to follow the results of our honest convictions,
in these matters lead where they may. At
present We only record the signs of the times,
| and observe the shadowy forms which loom in
distinctly in the future. All these foretell n
strong centralized government; perhaps an
elective President, and Senators for life, with
larger powers than could ever have been pos
sible, in the times of the old government, when
all were so jealous of power, and fond of the
excitement of elevating and deposing our ru-
lers at will. 1t may result perhaps in a gov
ernment nearly resembling that of England,
saving the privileged classes. in which State
sovereigntes viii vanish entirely, or it may
terminate in the elevation of an absolute mill
tary dictator. with powers similar to those OF
the fiji st Napoleon. One thing is sure whether
for good evil we will shift our political con-
iition, ami in dis .ust of the demagoguc and
o. popular vacillations; in av,i ling the tyr
rany of unce: tain and prcjnl eel mtjorities
in search of something stable anil reliable
and wearied with everlasting elcctoneering
and scrambling for office, rush mayhap to
something worse, or it is to he hoped 20 seme
still improved plan of government, superior for
the promotion of human happiness. to all which
have yet been tried.
Year: 1862

the amount of twelve or fifteen million ?,
dollars, was removed from the city and placeu
In secure place; 80 Of nearly all the stores
and other property of the Confederate states
The records Of the court and'of Al the oncers
OF the Confederate States were in like manner
disposed Of. There remains me public ouiilihgs
the custom house. the post Office and the mint
OF provisions of every kind. there Is scant
supply, barely sufficient for the wants Of the
people or ships and steamers, which oril-
harily at this period of the year crowd our
wharves, a. far as the eye can reach, there i
not single one left The only ships N onT i
port are the armed ships of the u D iDey nc
at the heads Of our principal streets r,l


;nr them with their powerful batteries Ihc
prospect of any arrival Of cotton are poor by
order Of the Governor, the cotton on the oahAs
Of all the streams, has been everywhere 81 p
fire. Not bale could be picked up py tne
most dilligent and enterPrising search
Year: 1862

We have some late and reGab le intelligence
of the Yankee operations on Iy bee that will be
interesting to the reader.


The enemy are developing their work and
policy day by day. They have a continuous
line Of works, reaching from the Light House
to Kings Landing. They have been at work
at the latter point for some time but their opera
tions were kept out Of view by a clump Of trees
uUtil a day or two since, when they hal reached
hight to be clearly visible from the fort The
ear-h-works and the Yankees wheeling and shov-
cling out to elevate them to the requisite hight.
were plainly revealed by the glass.


This line Of works is armed with thirteen 13-
inch mOrtars twelve cGlumBiads Of ten and
twelve inches, and six Parrot guns. The exact
force manning them is 2IOO, including troops of
all kinds, and two companies of mechanics
German and Irish.


The batteries at and near Kings Landing are
in full range Of our guns at the fort, and from
some experiments recently made, the commander
Of the fort feels no doubt Of his ability 70 make
them untenable. The loud reports heard in the
city about midday Saturday, were from our
guns at the fort, and the result was entirely sat
iSfsctOTy


There is no doubt remaining Of the intention
Of the enemy to attack the fort, though they may
possibly be delayed for Some weeks in order 70
secure the cooperation of their feet of gunbOats
which they are busily engaged in trying to dig
through the mud of Walls cut We should see
to it when they get through, that they shall have
a FIRE in the rear as well as in front


The condition Of the troops on Tybee is any
thing but favorable to harmony among the inva-
dars. Five months had elapsed since they re-
ceived their pay, and then the account was only
squared for three moAthS instead of Eve. The
mechanics, VINO were promised Sl7 per month,
were only paid SI3, and the greatest dissatisiac-
ton pIevailed-SaDaHHah Republican,
Year: 1862

A HUNDRED EGGS FROM A PYrHOE-Intbe
Geological Gardens, at London, shey have had a
large serpent OF the Python species, from the
west coast 0t Africa, for many years. This
reptile is nineteen feet long and twenty inches in
circumference. About three years ago another
snake Of the same kind was introduced 10 its
den, and they have lived together ever since.
On the morning Of the 18th Of January, the men
in charge OF that department were much sur
priSed to find that the larger serpent had laid
about one hundred eggs as large as those OF 8
goose. The skin Of the eggs was tough and
lssthery, their color, dirty yellow. When FIRST
seen the eggs were in a heap, but the serpent
laid them all on a level and then coiled her body
over them During the week after she laid them,
the serpent came off them twice for short
periods She is covered with blanket while
thus upon her eggs, and Ias not fed for the last
twenty one weeks. This interesting fact estab-


fishes the fact shat this species Of seTpen. matches
her Young by incubation, and il Is believed that
sbe will bring forth some snakes from the great
nest of eggs she has laid
Year: 1862

NOTES OF THE WEEK-We are now aD.
preaching the glad time Of Easter, to-day being Palm
Sunday, called az it commentaries the entrance
Of Christ into Jerusalem the people waving palm
branches before him The Roman Catholic Church ha.
services -riSngy Illustrative Of this event The Rev
Il A. Butler says On this day we bear palms in our
hands or other green bougbs and sprgs These branches
are blessed because the church uses nothing in her cere


monies which has been previously blessed custom
confirmed by the most ancient rituals and derived from
sPostoical tradition, The faithul in receiving them


first ont OF respect kiss the priests hand then the
palms in obedience TO the general rubTic when we re


ceiye anything ia church from the priest as in present


ing anything to him the thing presented is first kissed


then the hand Of the priest An Episcopal writer says
Though our ancient church in the reign Of the Sixth
Edward laid aside the procession Of palm bearers which
before that lad marked this day name Of Palm Sun.
day still remains good usage and its associations still
brighten with melancholy light the soubre s5IsufH-s of
the week before Some few, there may be- who bear


green sprg in their hands TO church as a silent though
expressive memorial of Ha who disdaued not to accept
the tribute the hands Of his apostles We learn
from English writer that owing to their .oruer gen
sr8 use in this way the catkius Of the 5s0w or large
eaved willow, which now in full bloom are still
called palms by the country peope Of England.


This week il holy week the most solemn time in
the church OF any in the twelve months It was an
ancient custom To reheare daily the events Of The day
On Monday the morning walk from Bethany tas curing
Of the barren g tree, the second cleansing Of the tenn
pie the at uishLaI TO She Mount Of Olives On
Tuesday the surprise Of h disciples ct finding ON their
way TO the city the fig tree withered and the solemn
announcement # the coming destruction of Jerusalem


On "wednesday the contract o. Judas t5g o.. betrayal


On Thursday taa washing OF the disciples Feet and the


institution Of the sacrament Of -he Eucharist On Fri
day tAe crucES.on. On Saturday tho lying in the
grave or descent into hell haI-s" The devout
Christian Wi not neglect tue duties of this week The
Episcopal sud Roman Catholic churches have ser.cgs
Year: 1862

II The Richmond correspondence of the
Charleston Mercury contains the following;


Commander Forrest was called here to accept
the place of assistant S cretary of the Navy.
He came, but declined the place, on the ground
that the Office at the navy yard suited him, and
that be had work there which he wanted to I'm
ish. To whom tie piece will now be offered, no
body knows.


Gen. Joe Johnston came down OH yesieTday,
whether fOT the purpose OF taking command Of
the army on the Peninsula, as rumor asserts, or
to coax the Presidents permission 10 indulge
him in some new strategy, it is impossible to
say.


The President vetoed the bill creating the
Otiee Of commanding general because It 81
lowed the general to take the field at his dis
cretion- The bill was an exact copy of the act
by which Washington was made lieutenant
general L was handed to the President and
Secretary Of War, who worked away on it until
they had licked it into shape TO suit themselves,
and then returned it to Congress. Congress
made some Immsteria, alterations. and passed
it. The President vetoed it fer the reason given
Year: 1862

THE RIyER.-The heavy rains we have had
have already produced their elect upon the river 1t ID
rising sgaiu and will probably be high it has
been at any time this spring 1t had fallen fourteen
inches
Year: 1862

/ Excel STOR SALOON.-At this saloon in south
Court street. enghoid has daily, refreshments for the
hungry Of substantial kind chosen from ths best in
the market and prepared for the table by experienced
cook
Year: 1862

"NoT DEAD YET."-Two rather singular
cases of remarkable escape from living burial
are related as having occurred subsequent to
the battle of Fair Oaks. The body of colonel
was found on the field and brought in. Ar
rangements we're made for embalming it. The
process includes the use of galvanism. The
shock was given. To the astonishment of all
the colonel rose and walked forth. The other
case wss also that of colonel who was found
dead on the field. In Difference to his rank
he was brought to the hospital and laid among
the dead. His friends prepared to give him
decent burial, and were about to carry the
body off, when the colonel rolled over, and in
tones more like those of man drunk than
dead, called out, "Ben, John, where is my
whisky flask pm. Y. Tribune.
Year: 1862

THE Chicago Tribune has q Memphis dispatch
which says: negro who has arrived here
from the interior of Mississippi says that Gen.
Bragg caught the colored men planning how to
cmancipate themselves and join the Unlonists.-
He drove II number Of them into a corral, piled
dry twigs about them, and burnt them alive =
The negro says he was compelled to witness the
dying agones of his SON.


How that old darkey must have chuckled
when he found a reporter who was ass enough to
swallow that story. But the darkey will have
to try again, for there is German chap writing
home to the Independence Beige, who beats him
two to one. Hear him


New Orleans is taken You who live far
away, cannot comprehend the delirium it has
raised. Before surrendering it, the planters
burned their cotton, their sugar, and--shamc and
crime unparalleled they also burned their slaves.
Think of the degree Of insane fury to which they
were carried. They preferred to burn their
slaves rather than see them emancipated. Those
who were guilty of this atrocty called their in
offensive blacks together, and sent them into the
workshops and locked the doors the fire was
lighted and quickly did its work, while the mas
ters waited outside to shoot with their rifles the
old man, the woman, any who might leap
from the windows or roof 10 escape the dreadful
flames.
Year: 1862

BLOT Our THOSE THINGs.-A Western jour
nalist thus responds to the demand that the
Union be restored to what il was:


"Blot out from the page of history the infa-
nous declaration of South Carolina that the
temple of freedom, which had grown to such ra
diant proportions, had been destroyed by her
treason and her shame. Place back on the
peaceful walls Of Fort Sumter that starry flag,
floating over the silent and unused columbads
which no foreign foe dared to provoke. Wipe
ont the crimson from those bloody fields, and
bid the the flowers to spring in spotless beauty
from an unstaincd sod Roll back to the womb
of the past those groans, and sighs and dying
cries of men who never had a thought OF evil to
their countrymen, but who died in defense OF
their Gag. Call up out of their graves the bodies
OF the martyrs who have paid their lives to pur-
chase freedom for their children and for the
world-bd them go back to their homes and
their liresdes, and make glad the widow and
orphan. while they sing the song OF love as OF
old. Blot out the records Of time, the story OF
ten thousand wrongs, Of Il nations dshonor and
world in woe Let them do these things, and
then cry in the ecstacy Of national pride and
glory for the Union as it was Until then, let
the man who hopes to have home and birth
right in a free land, for himself and children,
pledge his highest vow to make the Union what
it ought to be after the terrible ordeal through
which it is called to pass, aud then, redeemed,
purified and exalted, il will be what it once was,
before traitors lntrusted with its destinies,
in all the greatness of its power and the grandeur
of its destiny"