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Montgomery (Alabama, United States) (search for this): article 9
tor, who transmits it to the officer with whom the entries are made; and the Collector may put an inspector on board any vessel or boat to see that a manifest is deposited, and a failure of such deposit subjects the shipmaster to a penalty of $500, provided that until ports of entry are established above Vicksburg, on the Mississippi, the penalty shall not extend to the delivery of goods by boats descending the river from above that port. Postage in the Southern Confederacy. The Montgomery correspondent of the Columbus Times, says: The Congress has passed the Postal Bill, which regulates the rate of postage and all matters connected with the carrying of the mails, &c. It will go into effect very soon.--It provides the following rates of postage: On letters for 300 miles five cents; over 300 miles ten cents; advertised letters two cents extra instead of one. On newspapers (other than those sent direct to actual subscribers from the office of publication) two cents each
Washington (search for this): article 9
The Harriet Lane left the Navy-Yard yesterday at 2 o'clock. Considerable difficulty was encountered in getting the ship from her berth, owing to the lowness of the tide, but Capt. Faunce succeeded in taking her out. A very large number of persons were congregated on the decks to see her go out, many supposing that she was to proceed direct to sea, or to some of the Southern ports. This was not the case, as she steamed down the East river in fine style, saluted by the boats along the route; and turning the battery she came to anchor near the Jersey flats, where she awaits the reception of her powder and coal, which will be taken on board to-day.--She then will be ready for any service that the Government may require of her. She has had her armament strengthened by two medium thirty-two's. Her personnel has been increased by detailing ten marines to her list, and Surgeon N. L. Campbell, who is a native of this city. Capt. Faunce is now awaiting orders from Washington.--N. Y. World.
N. L. Campbell (search for this): article 9
The Harriet Lane left the Navy-Yard yesterday at 2 o'clock. Considerable difficulty was encountered in getting the ship from her berth, owing to the lowness of the tide, but Capt. Faunce succeeded in taking her out. A very large number of persons were congregated on the decks to see her go out, many supposing that she was to proceed direct to sea, or to some of the Southern ports. This was not the case, as she steamed down the East river in fine style, saluted by the boats along the route; and turning the battery she came to anchor near the Jersey flats, where she awaits the reception of her powder and coal, which will be taken on board to-day.--She then will be ready for any service that the Government may require of her. She has had her armament strengthened by two medium thirty-two's. Her personnel has been increased by detailing ten marines to her list, and Surgeon N. L. Campbell, who is a native of this city. Capt. Faunce is now awaiting orders from Washington.--N. Y. World.
The National Crisis. speech from Attorney General Benjamin--movements at the Brooklyn Navy-Yard-- the free navigation of the Mississippi — postage of the Southern Confederacy, &c. A speech from Attorney General Benjamin. The 22d of February was celebrated with great spirit in New Orleans. Among other incidents, eAttorney General Benjamin. The 22d of February was celebrated with great spirit in New Orleans. Among other incidents, ex-Senator Benjamin presented the military with a flag on behalf of the ladies.--In his speech, he said: I speak, gentlemen, in the belief that our independence is not to be maintained without the shedding of our blood. I know that the conviction is not shared by others. Heaven grant that I may prove mistaken. Yet, fearful ex-Senator Benjamin presented the military with a flag on behalf of the ladies.--In his speech, he said: I speak, gentlemen, in the belief that our independence is not to be maintained without the shedding of our blood. I know that the conviction is not shared by others. Heaven grant that I may prove mistaken. Yet, fearful as is the ordeal, and much as war is to be deplored, it is not the unmixed evil which many consider it to be. By a beneficent dispensation of the Creator, that which to mortals seems most calamitous is not unfrequently converted into a blessing at His hands. The fire sweeps over the stubble, and the charred and blackened surface o
n are actually necessary, and they will, I learn, be required to work at least ten or twelve hours per day instead of six, as is the case at Washington. Major Anderson's bill of Fare. A gentleman who was in Charleston last week, and who went to Morris' Island, saw on board the boat the following supplies for Fort Sumter, which, with his mails, were taken to Fort Sumter by Major Anderson's boats:--2 kegs (200 lbs.) Goshen butter; 2 cheeses (50 lbs.); 2 barrels potatoes; 1 bag (160 lbs.) coffee; 2 quarters beef; half a mutton; 1 box eggs; 4 boxes candles (40 lbs.;) 1 bushel turnips; 1 large package celery; 50 Northern cabbages; 2 bbls. assorted vegetables; 1 sack salt, and 1 barrel molasses. Old Abe. says "nobody's suffering." We don't think Major Anderson is, at all events. Movements at the Brooklyn Navy-Yard — getting ready for a fight. The activity which has been manifested in the Brooklyn Navy-Yard of late is on the increase, and all hands are busily emplo
e Mohawk has been thoroughly overhauled and two medium 32-pounders added to her battery, so that now she mounts six 32's, besides having two 12-pound howitzers, which can be used as forecastle guns. In addition to this she has a 9-pound mortar on her forecastle. Her stores are nearly all on board, and she is ready for sea. Her full complement of men and marines are on board. The Supply is loaded, and only awaits her ship stores and the conclusion of the court-martial in the case of Capt. Walke, who will probably be acquitted of any mal-administration, and ordered to the command of the ship. The Corwin has been hauled alongside of the wharf and is to be fitted with a battery as soon as possible. She will be of good service as an attache of a blockading squadron. The other vessels are being overhauled and will be put in order as soon as possible. The Harriet Lane left the Navy-Yard yesterday at 2 o'clock. Considerable difficulty was encountered in getting the ship fro
e being overhauled and will be put in order as soon as possible. The Harriet Lane left the Navy-Yard yesterday at 2 o'clock. Considerable difficulty was encountered in getting the ship from her berth, owing to the lowness of the tide, but Capt. Faunce succeeded in taking her out. A very large number of persons were congregated on the decks to see her go out, many supposing that she was to proceed direct to sea, or to some of the Southern ports. This was not the case, as she steamed down th turning the battery she came to anchor near the Jersey flats, where she awaits the reception of her powder and coal, which will be taken on board to-day.--She then will be ready for any service that the Government may require of her. She has had her armament strengthened by two medium thirty-two's. Her personnel has been increased by detailing ten marines to her list, and Surgeon N. L. Campbell, who is a native of this city. Capt. Faunce is now awaiting orders from Washington.--N. Y. World.
February 22nd (search for this): article 9
The National Crisis. speech from Attorney General Benjamin--movements at the Brooklyn Navy-Yard-- the free navigation of the Mississippi — postage of the Southern Confederacy, &c. A speech from Attorney General Benjamin. The 22d of February was celebrated with great spirit in New Orleans. Among other incidents, ex-Senator Benjamin presented the military with a flag on behalf of the ladies.--In his speech, he said: I speak, gentlemen, in the belief that our independence is not to be maintained without the shedding of our blood. I know that the conviction is not shared by others. Heaven grant that I may prove mistaken. Yet, fearful as is the ordeal, and much as war is to be deplored, it is not the unmixed evil which many consider it to be. By a beneficent dispensation of the Creator, that which to mortals seems most calamitous is not unfrequently converted into a blessing at His hands. The fire sweeps over the stubble, and the charred and blackened surface o