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W. E. Trenwith (search for this): article 5
ly of cotton. The "so-called" Confederate Government. A British subject, in Philadelphia, has written a letter to the British Minister at Washington, begging him to intercede with the Confederate Government to prevent the destruction of ships bearing certificates of British property by the "290." The Philadelphia papers publish the following reply, received from the office of the British Minister, from Mr. Stuart, acting in the absence of Lord Lyons: Washington Nov. 9. W. E. Trenwith, Esq., Philadelphia: Sir: --I have received your letter of the 7th inst., in which you suggest that I should make an application to the Government of the so-styled Confederate States with reference to the reason of British property on board American vessels, in consequence of the recent proceedings of the war steamer Alabama, and that I should furnish you with a letter of protest, for the purpose of protecting some merchandize which you have shipped on board the American ship Lanca
Reverdy Johnson (search for this): article 5
and who declared very publicly that he was visiting England to take command of a Confederate vessel-of-war. Miscellaneous. The completion of a new fort was celebrated at Harper's Ferry on Monday. Miss Atwell, of Pittsburg, broke a wine bottle over the fort and named it Fort Geary. Capt. Fletcher, of the 14th infantry, was master of the ceremonies. Col. Van Buren, of the 102d New York volunteers, delivered an appropriate address. James Dixon, Republican, of Connecticut; Reverdy Johnson, Conservative, of Maryland; Wm. Sprague, Democratic Republican, of Rhode Island, and Solomon Foot, Republican, of Vermont, have been already elected by their respective State Legislatures to serve in the United States Senate for six years from 1863. A large quantity of clothing was shipped last week from New York to the Department of the Gulf, for the fugitive blacks there who are in the employ of the Government. The clothing is gotten up very cheaply, and is issued to the blacks
North (search for this): article 5
'Of the war, as now conducted, there is no visible end. Of the policy which now rules in the field and the council chamber, there is no issue, except bankruptcy, foreign intervention, separation, and a ruin of States and of people at which civilization itself stands appalled. " The mud the Yankees are Contending with. A correspondent writing from Falmouth, opposite Fredericksburg, on the 21st, says: A rain storm in Virginia is a far different affair in its effects from one up North, where, from the lighter character of the soil, it soon disappears from the surface. But down here, where the earth is hard, cloyed and impervious, the water of even a few hours' storm seldom dries off in less than as many days. Imagine the effect, then, of a storm of several days upon the road, with the difficulties of travel increased by the passage of every successive vehicle. We are only in the beginning of our troubles now, with the roads converted into mud of putty consistency, and
Vendever (search for this): article 5
involuntary solitary sojourners give very sorry accounts of their sufferings during the days of rain. Another week will probably be required to bring the railroad in working order. Meeting of brothers in the two armies. A flag of truce, with 119 Federal prisoners, arrived at Helena, Ark., on the 19th ult., and was received by the Federal officer commanding. A letter says: Among the officers accompanying the flag of truce was a Capt. Rust, who, learning that there was in Col. Vendever's command another Captain Rust, belonging to the 4th Illinois cavalry, expressed great curiosity to see him, as he had a brother North from whom he had not heard since the war broke out, and possibly this Capt. Rust might be the same, or be acquainted with him. But, judge of the agreeable surprise to cash to recognize the long separated brothers. The kind hearted Col. Vandever did all in his power to make their short meeting a happy one, so that when the time arrived for a separation i
Magruder (search for this): article 5
ur thousand men are still lacking from the quota of Michigan, and Governor Blair has issued imperative orders for a draft, to commence on December 30th. The military Court of Inquiry into General Buell's campaign convenes at Indianapolis during the present week. General Buell has prepared a full defence. The recent heavy rains have so raised the water in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal that several boats loaded with coal have reached Georgetown, and a number of others are on their way down. General Magruder's command is Texas, in which he supersedes Brigadier General Harbert, of Louisiana. The Houston Telegraph speaks of it as a popular appointment. The charter election at Norwalk, Conn., on Monday, resulted in the choice of the entire Democratic ticket, by a large majority. There is a rumor current in New York that Gen. McClellan is about to become a permanent resident of that city. Gen. McClellan visited Gen. Scott, in New York, one evening last week.
Farson Brownlow (search for this): article 5
even of complaint, from this noble confessor. He suffered for his country, and, with a purity of intention that we regretted we could not emulate, he offered the sacrifice as a service to his God. Expects to be Hung. It is a pity that Brownlow was disappointed in the following expectations, written from Louisville on the 17th ult.: I shall start to day to Nashville, and the last forty miles of the Journey of two hundred is by private conveyance, and rather hazardous, as Morgan'sh the interests of East Tennessee. If I fail to write again, the readers of the Press may know that the rebels have taken me, and may then infer that I have looked up a rope. Northern advices have already informed us of the arrival of Farson Brownlow at Nashville, and that he had been addressing public meetings there. Reception of Released political prisoners. We find the following dispatches in the Chicago Times: Burlington, Iowa, Nov. 15.--David Sheward, recently release
D. A. Mahoney (search for this): article 5
ollowing dispatches in the Chicago Times: Burlington, Iowa, Nov. 15.--David Sheward, recently released from the Old Capitol prison, was welcomed here to-night by an immense concourse of his Union fellow-citizens, with torches, banners, and music. On the arrival of the procession at the Argus buildings, Mr. Sheward made an eloquent speech, in reply to a welcome from Gen. Dodge, after which he was serenaded at the General's residence, whose guest he is. Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 15.--D. A. Mahoney, editor of the Dubuque Herald, also just released from the Old Capitol prison, arrived this evening. He was met at the levee by a large concourse of friends, who escorted him to his residence. Quite a number of buildings were illuminated in honor of his return. Reconnaissance to within twenty miles of Richmond. The Washington Star, of the 27th ult., says: The reconnoitering party sent out a few days since by Gen. Negice from Williamsburg towards Richmond penetrated as f
Dodge (search for this): article 5
and that he had been addressing public meetings there. Reception of Released political prisoners. We find the following dispatches in the Chicago Times: Burlington, Iowa, Nov. 15.--David Sheward, recently released from the Old Capitol prison, was welcomed here to-night by an immense concourse of his Union fellow-citizens, with torches, banners, and music. On the arrival of the procession at the Argus buildings, Mr. Sheward made an eloquent speech, in reply to a welcome from Gen. Dodge, after which he was serenaded at the General's residence, whose guest he is. Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 15.--D. A. Mahoney, editor of the Dubuque Herald, also just released from the Old Capitol prison, arrived this evening. He was met at the levee by a large concourse of friends, who escorted him to his residence. Quite a number of buildings were illuminated in honor of his return. Reconnaissance to within twenty miles of Richmond. The Washington Star, of the 27th ult., says:
Paris (search for this): article 5
sions to England for the relief of the starving operatives in Lancashire. Eminent shipping men and merchants have taken the subject in hand, and it is proposed to send one vessel immediately. The recruiting offices in Philadelphia are to be closed, and the recruiting sergeants are to leave for their respective regiments at once. It is said that the recruiting offices throughout the State have generally met with but indifferent success for some time past. Galignani's Messenger, of Paris, of the 1st of November, says the brothers Cattabene (one of whom was implicated in the Parodi robbery,) are said to be forming at Turin a legion for America, with the authorization of the Italian Government. Mrs. Edwin James has filed a suit for divorce against her husband, on the allegation of adultery. Mr. and Mrs. James have been living separate for some months past. The tragedian, Mr. Edwin Booth, commenced an engagement at the Boston Theatre on Monday night. He appeared as H
Edwin Booth (search for this): article 5
y met with but indifferent success for some time past. Galignani's Messenger, of Paris, of the 1st of November, says the brothers Cattabene (one of whom was implicated in the Parodi robbery,) are said to be forming at Turin a legion for America, with the authorization of the Italian Government. Mrs. Edwin James has filed a suit for divorce against her husband, on the allegation of adultery. Mr. and Mrs. James have been living separate for some months past. The tragedian, Mr. Edwin Booth, commenced an engagement at the Boston Theatre on Monday night. He appeared as Hamlet, to an overflowing house. Four thousand men are still lacking from the quota of Michigan, and Governor Blair has issued imperative orders for a draft, to commence on December 30th. The military Court of Inquiry into General Buell's campaign convenes at Indianapolis during the present week. General Buell has prepared a full defence. The recent heavy rains have so raised the water in the
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