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Cuiutte. MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1803. BECENISTBIIEGT. Alter the rebel skedaddle from Manassas, the question was suddenly presented to Gen. McClellan, What shall be done—fol low up the enemy’s retreat, and push against him with the whole army of the Po tomac;,®r shall the attack be made from Yorktownf On this question there was a tiivision-Aie preponderance being-im mensely in favor of a rapid march upon the rear of the flying foe. Unfortunately for the interests of the country, Gen. McClellan, upon whose word the turn of the question depended, decided for the small minority, and the Peninsular campaign was organ ized on the spot Those who held views adverse to his, used to him language like this ; The enemy are routed and flying, pushed vigorously they cannot halt until their intrenebments at Richmond are reached ; and when you have got within striking distance of them, you have the whole of the army of the Potomac at your command, save always the few thousand necessary for the defense of Washington. As you advance, you will drive before you every man from the valley of the Shenan doah, and as well as the numerous squads that for months past have been squatted on the banks of the Potomac. Tour forces will be massed, it is true, but so will be your attacking force. With the greater courage, discipline and patriotism of your men, with your splendid equipment and extraordinary supply of artillery, you can not fail to win. If the columns under your command are too cumbersome, it is easy to withdraw from active operations a reserve of say 60,000, which, when the struggle comes, may decide the day. Again, -you with a splendid army, will be between the enemy’s front and the point at which he is aiming—Washington; and in the event of disaster, Which cannot be reasonably anticipated, you may have a secure base upon which to fall back. On the other hand, if you go by Yorktown, the army must necessarily be divided. You cannot hope to strip Washington of all defenses to aid you in a flank move ment. The country'would cry out against such a policy; because it is obvious that with the enemy between you and Washington, the capital would be in immi nent danger. The destruction of the na tional archives, the dispersion of Congress and the Cabinet and the sack of the city, are objects of too much importance to be neglected by the shrewd tacticians who do the rebel thinking, when there is a chauce for their accomplishment. So if you go to the peninsula be sure that a force adequate to the defense of the Shenandoah, for the occupation of the line of the Rappahan nock, and for the internal “quiet of Washington, must be left behind you. Thus this army will be divided, and when you strike you do so with diminished force, without adequate reserves and from a point behind which you have no safe line of retreat, in the event of a serious check. The men left behind you will be virtually unemployed. While you are toiling in the swamps, in want of all the available strength that can be given you, forty thousand men between Washington and Richmond will be sucking their thumbs in idleness, and noth ing which threatens you will bring them to your aid, because as soon as they leave their post, the old difficulty and the old cry, “ Washington is in danger!” will arise again. So you are virtually throwing away all that Rapahanuock column— throwing it away at a moment when its employment is vital to the national cause. Add to these facts others growing out of the unhealthfulness of the Peninsula for Northern troops, and the certainty that you will find heavy works to cany by storm, and you have abundant reasons wby you should hasten on in tbe line of the rebels’ retreat and leave the frogs in the swamps in the Peninsular marshes un disturbed I Unfortunately, tvc say, these argument, based on the obvious facts of the situation —the cogency of which any civilian will recognize by reference to the map—were without their expected effect. A council of war, composed of the subordinates of the Commander-In-Chief, every one of whom hoped for his favor in receiving advance ment, sustained the decision which General McClellan had already made, and in spite of the urgent remon stances of the best minds of the cap ital, the movement upon Torktown was undertaken. It is now easy to see that the reasons, a part of which we have briefly stated, were sound, and that in not yield ing to their force a great mistake has been made. This, in military circles, is ad mitted. "We have no desire in pointing out these facts to blame Gen. McClellan for doing as he has done, We write only to diminish public expectation of speedy results from lie campaign in that quarter, and to abate the eagerness of the country for a quick dis persion of the rebel army. The events fore told have happened as they were predicted. The contest since Yorktown was beseiged, has been one waged at great cost of life. TYe arc not at liberty to say how strong the army was with which Gen. 3lcClellan went down the Dotomac; hut we may say that sickness and the casualties of the bat tle field have weakened it to such a degree that reinforcements are now loudly called for. Time Ims been given the rebels to call in all their available strength, McDowell’s force was an inert mass that held nothing in check—and advanced nobody’s purpose. It protected "Washing ton, and might as well have been behind the earth works which surrounded that city as where it was. It was not strong cnongh to strike. It was no support to Mc- Clellan, because it was not withing reach ing distance. If menaced in front, it could only fall back. Our army in the Shenan doah, cut up into squads, has thus far proved itself capable of nothing more than defeat the weak divirions being beaten in detail by a foe which is greatly inferior to our aggregate strength. So our readers will sec that the campaign as it now stands is only a repetition of the old folly of subdividing our force when it might operate as a mass. McClellan is under bonds for the observance of eatra- ordinary caution, because if he is beiten, his army, full thirty miles from, its trans ports, must be in good part destroyed; and he is right to more slowly, With Mm out of the way, a push would be made at McDowell, and he would be compelled to skedaddle towards ‘Washington; and he would be lucky indeed if he succeeded in defending the town against a flashed and victorious ioe with such a prize before Mny This is the situation. Let the people Wait. Victory will come, but the hour for it is not yet. As much as they may la ment the baleful effect of the incomprehen sible strategy that has cost the country so much, complaints will do nothing but dis- courage. Reinforcements will go. The battle will be fought; and over Its result the country may rejoice. Patience is the word—patience and a new Commander by and by 1 government., as expounded by every recog nized authority that whatever interest, in stitution, or form of society, tends to cre ate a caste, or to build up a separate power' independent of the people, iadangerous in time of peace, unmanageable in time of war, a foe to popular liberty, and should be discountenanced, prohibited, or crushed -out, such a power is slavery. Ethridge, of Tennessee, says that lie Is not personally acquainted with, a slaveholder who is a private soldier in the rebel service. They are military or civil officers, or they are superintending slaves engaged in producing bread and meat for the rebels. Unionists elsewhere in the South teU the same story. The testimony is uniform, tliat slaveholdera arc every ivlieie tiie leaders in rebellion. Destroy the power of these leaders, and the rebel lion will die. It will be like a body with out a sonh A CONSUMMATION TO BE HOPED FOB. The New York Journal of Commerce threatens President Lincoln with the ccr tain displeasure, and probable desertion, of tbe mis-named “conservative dement.” He did not pardon the pirate, Gordon. He did not veto the District emancipation b!iL He did recommend freedom to the border slave States. He did overrule the barbar ous order of Gov. Stanly. He has not stood up against the ideas of the age. He signed the bill prohibiting slavery forever in all the Territories. The public domain is consecrated to free homes. The Pacific Railroad is authorized. Rebels Trill be compelled to pay for the luxury of rebel ling- Union soldiers cannot now be used to run down fugitives not u owing service” to wretches who hate their country. TVhite traitors will not much longer be permitted to hold black loyalists as slaves. And cause President Lincoln does not oppose this restoration of the Republic to health and reason, he is threatened with the deser tion of a snail-paced crew, who never stood up manfully for any cause at all, and never will. The “ conservative element” it was that deprecated the passage of Union troops through Maryland; advocated the armed neutrality of Kentucky; charged the cause of the war on New England; and never hesitated to call upon the Govern ment to turn aside from the great of saving the Republic, in order to catch the runaway slave of a rebel The “ conserva tive element” it was that deceived the Ad ministration in regard to Eastern Tennes see, and postponed action till it was too late to save the Unionists from destruc tion. Let the “ conservative element” by by all means cast loose from the President Henceforward no man deserves tbe name of statesman who would consent to the restoration of slavery to its lost power. Deficient in faith, foresight, and courage, the conservative, as we find him, is utterly helpless in a lime of revolution. He con forms backwards and forwards with every change in the fortune of the contending parties. Having no fixed principles of his own, he cannot conceive how any princi ple should be worth fighting for. In try ing to make himself acceptable to both rides, he gains the confidence of neither. He insists that the rebel slaveholders are altogether in the right, but entirely in the wrong; that they should be conquered, but must be conciliated; that their revolt was criminal, but yet justifiable, for they were forced into it by Abolition aggres sions, and therefore had no possible ground for complaint. A coward and a runaway when defending the right, an apologist of wrong, a mercenary who serves without love and opposes without hatred,—tins . canting go-between, who never sees a com ing event till it is right upon him, solemn ly assures us that, whereas the country was once happy and is now miserable, the only way to be happy once more is to do noth ing. And such stuff as this ho tries to pass off as political. Press him to name the period of pros perity ■which he -would restore, and he will point with a sigh to the time when the illustrious Buchanan was President—when Douglas was ostracised because he would not bow before slavery in the prescribed manner—when navy-yards were filled with workmen in order to outvote the friends of candidates obnoxious to the Ad ministration—when Floyd stripped North ern arsenals, and Cobb robbed the Treasu ry—when traitors in Baltimore plotted the assassination of Nr. Lincoln, and traitors in Richmond plotted the capture of 'Wash ington—when perjured scoundrels tele graphed from their seats in the Senate that the time had come for striking a fatal blow at the Union—to this miserable period he will point, and he will shudder at the bare suggestion that we must press forward with the march of events in order to se cure a permanent and honorable peace. And because the President has not kept pace with the associates of this good-for nothing luggard, he is threatened with the defection of the “conservative element;” as it the hindmost camp-followers of a great and victorious army, too lazy to keep up with the conquering columns, should threaten to turn back unless the command er ordered a hall! The attachment of such men is a misfortune while it lasts. The Irish Brigade. Our Irish brigade do not seem to have gained many honors on the way to the seat of war. *We have already published some of their doings. Here are more of the same sort we copy from the Wheeling Intelligencer; The Mulligan Disorderlies. —The strag glers from Col. Mulligan’s regiment, left in ibis city, are a very irrepressible set. Like true eons of Erin, they like their grog, and are very strongly opposed to discipline when un der its influence. After a long search on Tuesday evening, the stragglers were collected together and sent down to Beuwood, where they were needed to take care of the horses tart they became so riotous in their conduct mat they were placed in a car under guard. They then commenced breaking up the cor, as a last resort, the officer iu command ordered the car to be brought np to this city with its freight. Arriving here, CipL Over’s provost guard conducted them to the Athene um, where they now remain. On Tuesday some of Mulligan’s regiment got into a difficulty with a tavern keeper at Bcnwood, named Sullivan, who had been sell ing them whisky, and a general row ensued, during which Sullivan was pretty badly used! Col. Mulligan had previously given a general warning in reference to this matter, so when the row occurred, the whisky ia Sullivan’s establishment was destroyed. Riotous Soldiers.— Yesterday some fif teen or sixteen soldiers belonging to CoL Mul bowS^rJgade ’ had straggled behind, the cattle depot of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. A train had been provided by wkicb the strag glers weretogo forward and join their regi ment. Some of the men being drunk, refused to go aboard the cars. They drew their knives and threatened to assault the employees of the road. ' Capt. Over, of the provost guard, sent down a squad of men to compel obedience. The mutinous conduct was caused solely by whis ky, and when the cause was removed there was no longer any effect It was the inten tion to send the whole party off last evening. Illinois Natural History Society. The following interesting papers willbe pre sented at the fourth annual meeting of the Illinois Natural Histoiy Society, commencing June 24th, at Bloomington: 1. Destructive insects, their ravages and reme dies. 2. Mineral-wealth of Illinois. 3. Becipiocai relations of the air. earth and sea. . MeUlferioas views of the Lake Superior district. 5. Construction of weather registers, pllte * UJiDois - with “ “W and coe 7. Coat measures or Illinois. Other papers will afro be presented the names of which have not been furnished. A Tory Sheet. We bare leedTed a copy of the fyyptian £dcet Guard, published at Chester, Mmols. It is the meanest sort of a lickspittle secession organ. Speaking of Tallandigham’s notorious and villainous address, it remarks: “We like the men who made it; we like the principles it avows, and we like the object for which it was written.” VTe can tell this Egyptian that the Union mtn of the South regard It as the production of a pack of traitors. They detest both the ad dress and its authors. It thinks it would have been better for tbc country “if the President had wait still farthei” in General Hunter’s case. The editor of the Egyptian Picket Guard is an Ignorant blockhead, it appears, as well as a traitor. He ought to call his sheetEsyptian Darkness. We don’t want to exchange. —AasJiViUc {Tcnv.) Union , 6 The Flag Avenged, [Brom the New York Times ] It was to New Orleans that Secretary (now General) Dlx, in January, 1861, sent that frmons telegraphic message: “If any one at tempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.” The flag, however, was hauled down in that city, and all over the ■South, and no man suffered the penalty. It was raised there again, at the close of April of this year; and for then hauling it down, a man on the 7th instant suffered a more in famous death than being shot; he was hanged by the neck until he was dead, in presence of a vast crowd of citizens of New Orleans. As the Delta says, it is the first instance in. this country of a man being tried, lonnd guilty and executed lor layingriolent hands upon our national flag. In tuia severe administration c f justice, Gen. Butler has done right. It was a lesson that will do good to the assembled multitude who witnessed it. And. aa the journal we have already mentioned says: M Forever after, so long as time thill continue* and the good old flag floats over the Union! as float it will long after the present race of traitors are dead and buried, let him who would violently lay hands upon it to haul it down, count well the cost by remem bering the fate of Mnmford.” THE EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES. Passage of BUI Freeing Slaves ofßcbel Headers, and Bis gnallfying Rebel Headers from Holding - hi the House of Representatives, on-Wed nesday, the bill emancipating tbe slaves of rebel readers passed by tbe strongvole of yeas cigbty-two, nays fifty-four, as follows: TEAS. Aldrich, Lansing, Alley, Loomis, Arnold, Lovejoy, Ashley, Lowe, Babbitt, McKnigbt, Baber, McPherson, Baxter, lUtcbelL Beaman Morehead, Bingham, Morrill, Yf„ Blake, Nixon, Bofflnton v Orin, Campbell, Pike, Chamberlain, Porter, Clark, Potter, Colfax, Rice, Mass., ConkllDg,rred. J., Rice, Me. • Conkllng, Roecoo Riddle, Covode, Rollins, N. H, Cutler, Sargeant, Davis, Sedgwick, Dawes, Shanks, Dunn, SbeDabaiger, Edgerton, Sherman, Edwards, Spaulding, Eliot, Stevens/ . Ely, Stratton, PentOD, Train, Fisher, Trimble, Frank, Trowbridge, Gooch, Vanhorn, Goodwin, Van. Valkenhurgh, Gurley, Verree, Hale, Wall, Hanchett, Wallace, Hickman, Walton,Vt., Hooper, Waahbnrne, Hutchins, Wheeler, Julian, White, Ind., Kelley, Wilson, Kellogg, Mich., Windom, Kellinger, Worcester, 2TAT3. Biddle, Mallory, Blair, May, Browne, B. L, Maynard, Brown, Menzlea, Calvert, Morris, 0., Clements, Korton, Cobb, Odell, Comingr, Pendleton. Cravens, Perry, Crittenden, Phelps, Mo., Delano, Price, Diven, Robinson, Dunlap, Rollins, Mo., English, Sheffield, Granger, Shlel, Grider, Steele, N. J., Hall, Thomas, Mass. Harding, Tliomas| Md., Samson, Valiandlgham, Holman, "Wadsworth, Horton, "Ward, Johnson, Webster, KELLOGG, DL, White, 0., Law, Wickliffe, Lazear, Wood, Leary, WoodrulE Lehman, Majority in favor of the hill, twenty-eight Not a Democrat voted for the bill. Delano (Mass.), Dlven (N. T.), Granger (Mich.), Hor ten (Ohio), Kellogg (Dl.), Thomas (Mass.), are the Republicans that voted against it - During the proceedings Mr. Porter of In diana, remarked that -with the amendments proposed by Mr. Eliot, from the Select Com mittee on Confiscation, the passage of the bill would be hazarded, and hence insisted upon the bill as referred to the committee, at his instance, with one amendment proposed by himself,-which was accepted by Mr. Eliot in place of all the amendments suggested by the committee. The bill, as passed, provides for the eman cipation of the slaves of all the following classes: First— Of eveiy person who shall act as an offl (er of the rebel army or navy. Second— Of every person who shah act as presi dent, vice-president, member of Congress, jad*'o of any court, cabinet officer, foreign minister, commisi-loner, or consol of the so-called Confed erate States. Third— Of every person ■who shall set as gover nor cf a S'ate, number ofa convention orjiegis- Jature, or judge of any state court of the so-called Confrderai e States. Fourth— Of every person who, having held an fffice of honor, trust orprofit in the United States, shall hereafter hold an office in the so-called Con federate States. F-fth Of every person who shall hold any office or agency under the so-called Confederate States, or under any of the States thereof. [But persons in the third and fifth classes must hare accepted their appointments since the date of the secession ordinance of their States, or have tal en an oath of allegiance to the Confederate SiTt/i—Ot every person not within the above classes, who, after the passage of the act, being wilfnpy and without compulsion engaged inarmed rebellion, shall not within sixty days lay down his aims and return to his allegiance. The bill also disqualifies said six classes from holding office under tne United States government. The President is authorized to negotiate for the acquisition, by treaty or otherwise, of lands or countries in Mexico, Central America or South America, or in the islands in the Gulf of Mexico, or for the right of settlement upon the lands of said coun triesforall persons liberated under this act, to be removed with tbeir own consent. For the purpose of paying the expense of the pur chase of lands and the removal, the President shall use such money as Congress may from time to time direct, arising out. of the sales of the property formerly owned by rebels, and which shall have been confiscated to the use of the United Slates. The other sections mainly relate to the ma chinery by which the provisions of the bill are to be enforced. FBOH miCHELL’S ARMY, Skirmish at Chatanooga—The 19 Ih Illinois Vol unteers chasing the Rebels among the moun tains qf East Tennessee—Brilliant Jlght offour hours by our Chicago boys—The 'Rebels ske daddle—The B th Brigade still in pursuit. [Correspondence of the Chicago Tribune.] Belle Point, Ala., Jane 13, 1552, The Bth brigade, which includes the 19th and 21th Illinois volunteers, the ISth Ohio and S7th Indiana volunteers, Col. Turchiu commanding, received marching orders and left Fayetteville, Tenn., on Monday morning, June 2d. Ten days’ rations foretold a long march; every one was wise about our desti nation. Gen. Negley having arrived from Columbus the day previous, with a part of his division, it was plain that something more than ordinary was np. Two full companies from each regiment having been left to guard camp equipage, rations, &c,, the remaining tight companies of each regiment of the bri gade were consolidated into six full compan ies for more effective use for the occasion- Our march during the two days was through an old settled country, passing through Salem the first day, and Winchester the second day, camping at the base of the Cumberland moun tain the second night. The scenery here next morning was charm ing as each hour we ascended the mountains through a dense forrest, winding around the mountain, giving ever-changing views, which to an Illinoisan was duly appreciated. Arriv ing at the top of the mountains, a level, or nearly so, of some eight or ten miles was passed with now and then a hardy mountain* cer settlement. Although thus shut out from the world, all seemed happy. Whenupontho top of the mountain a most severe storm poured down upon us, seeming that the clouds around were showing us their capacity and power, amid which Gen. Negley’s advanced guard, the sth Kentucky cavalry, surprised a a squadron of rebel cavalry, charging thero some twelve miles, killing two and wounding probably fatally, two others, besides taking many prisoners. Passing the mountain we camped at the eastern base. Nature seemed to repay doubly for the stormy day previous forus to march down the valley through Bat tle Creek. Before we had marched a mile the citizens greeted us with “ God bless you, I have prayed long for you, our day of salva tion has come;’* some crying for joy. This day we passed through Jasper, a mountain town of 2,000 inhabitants; arrived at the foot of another range of mountains, we camped for the night. Nest morning the 19th had or ders to take two days 1 rations in haversacks, and take thejadvance into Chattanooga, under command of Lieut. CoL Scott, 200 cavalry, sth Kentucky, Uth Ohio, Col. , the 79th Pennsylvania volunteers, CoL Hamhright, and 200 Pennsylvania cavalry to take the ad vance by another route at the north, and Gen. Negley with Col. Turchin with three regi ments of his brigade and two batteries to procted by the main or central route to unite at Chattanooga. The route the 19th was ordered to take place nearest the river, consequently the most abrupt and rugged, nearly one-half of the wav only a bridle path, no artillery or wagons could be taken that way. The most scenery imaginable was before ns, with occa sionally the Tennessee River in the distance to complete the picture. Our cavalry dashed npon the enemy’s pickets just over the top of the mountain, and a chase of six miles down the mountain resulted in one of their pickets fall from his horse and being taken prisoner. v\ e captured several horses, eight mules and several wagons, out after forage for the rebel army. At C M GoL Scott promptly arrived with bis command, opposite Chatauooga,havtng ar rived with his command some ten hours pre vious to either of the other columns, recon noltcred unnoticed by the enemy, ascertaining beyond a doubt that their batteries commind ed our approach to the river from any direc tion, and ordered us into camp about and a half a mile from the river, adjoining a grovel As no other forces arrived, our position was anything bnt sale until morning. Fr* day morning dawned, and at 9a. m. Gcn eraiNegley arrived with Ha escort, and the sth Kentucky cavalry, Co\ Wolford, an hour later. Co 1 , HambrightV 79th Pennsylvania regiment arrived at II a, m. General Negley called upon Col. Scott for two companies to report to CoL Hambright, to act as skirmish ere with his regiment, during a reconnaissance In foice. Col. Scott ordered Co. A, Capt. Hay dtn, and Co. 6, Capt. Bridges, to report at l>f p. m. for that purpose. Capt. IjyW being excused by Cot Scott, on account o*f in disposition, Capt. P. N. Guthrie took com maud.' Promptly at IK P* m. the two compa nies above named of the 19th Illinois and the ;9th Pennsylvania, with a splen did Ohio batt« ry, and Colonel "Wolford, of the sth Kentucky Cavalry, moved up the bills towards Chattanooga. After getting in line, Gen. Negley passed the col umn. At tills time Col. Turchlu’e aid, Lieut. CuiUb, arrived, stating that he would arrive In a few moments with his brigade. The prircipal movements were delayed until the arrival of Coes. Meanwhile the cavalry had satisfied themselves that the rebels were determined to show fight in considerable force, and the entire brigade was entered up, iwhich included, of coarse, the balance of the 19th, which arrived, and were post ed in reserve of. companies A and G, who were being deployed when the regiment arrived. By orderof Col. Scott company A, Capt. Presley N. Guthrie of com pany K, assisted by acting orderly sergeant, Tbos. Beally of company A, deployed, their right joining the left of the 79th Pennsylvania, the left of company A joining- the right of company G, Capt. Lyman Bridges who were deployed, one platoon upon either side of the main road to the river opposite Chattanooga. Lieut. Wm. Bishop In charge of the second platoon of company G, when the 3ith Illinois, CoL_ arrived. .Two' companies of his regiment were also deployed as skir mishers, th|a making sis companies deployed on the right of the 79th Pennsylvania. The country being very much broken, when the bugle call sounded forward It was a grand sight to see the long line moving -over hills, through valleys, in line with their reserves fol lOWingrThe'entirelSth Ohio were in reserve, not a man wavered. When the line had passed nearly a mile, company G came to some cross roads with an open .field on the west side of the river, the cast side of the river being a very high bluff, upon which were planted the rebel" batteries looking directly down on the field where the line of skirmishers were making their appearance. This bluff and the adjoining bills were black with people, and even heroines honored the place withtheir presence. As the line of skirmishers emerged from the woods, which was not more than 000 yards from the river, the rebel batteries opened the fight, two or three shots passing within a lew feet of Colonel Scott and Captain Bridges. Such an un earthly noise as cannot be imagined, unless one can Lave the actual experience, and I had almost said pleasure, of hearing them. Shot, shell, grape and canister, and even chain shots greeted us. The left or second platoon of company A, and the right or first platoon of company G. being directly opposite a water battery below, and a battery upon the bluff above, were most exposed, but successive volleys from our unerring Minnie. rifles soon disconcerted them. Col. Torchin ordered the line of skirmishers forward into the field, on the river to draw the fire when their rifle balls fell like hall among our men, and picked off their gunners. The line moved up so that each side exchanged epithets, hurrahing for Jeff. Davis and Abe Lincoln. Their guns were served .by three companies, ea I ch being compelled to suspend when their commanding officers, giving up the lower or water battery, ordered his men to evacuate. Wherever the rebels discovered our sharpshooters successfully picking off their men, they launched a shell into the midst of the skirmishers. It was evident during the last hour that our artillery was mating considerable havoc among ithe rebel ranks.® One of their guns being dismounted and their line of baitle being withdrawn under cover of woods, and after four hours of constant firing amidst darkness, both sides withdrew for the night. The casualties were, on our side, one killed and nine wounded; on the side of the enemy, a deserter reports eighteen killed and forty-three wounded. The patriot who lost his life belonged to the 24th Illinois volunteers; his name was Bush, sergeant Bcaly, corporal Hanley, Cole, and Mulvey; and - of company A, 19th Illinois, were wounded, but are doing well and out of danger. The next morning Gen. Negley opened the ball again, but his artil lery was not answered, they giving up the position. Thus ended one of the most bril liant skirmishes of the season. All the brigade have the most unbounded confidence in their officers. Col. Turchin smoked his pipe as un concerned as if at dinner. FROM ARKANSAS. The. Oth Illinois Cavalry—Appearance o/a Sebel Gunboat—Taking the oath, and breaking it— Death of A. G. Sellers—A true Unionist—Ttco to their one—AmongMurrelVs Meiu [Correspondence Chicago Daily Tribune.] _ _ Camp op 9th Illinois Cavalry, ] OnTouralTe Plantation, Independence Co., 1 Ark., threeinllesfrom Jacksonport, Taes-{ day, June 10th, 3862. J Since ray last .from Jacbeonport, we have left that place for a location this side the river. We located our camp on the point between the White and Black Rivers, opposite a com manding of the town. Here our situation was a very pleasant one in the grand old woods, with plenty of joung cane adjoining for gra zing our horses, This cane makes most boun tiful and nouiishlng pasture, as is evidenced by the sleek, fat cattle who were in abundance, lazily enjoying themselves on the sweet cane. Evidence sufficient for our colonel, prompt ed him to move his command on the morning of Monday, the 2d inst., further up the river. About two hours after the men and horses were safely hidden, the rebel gunboat , Copt, Fry, formerly lieutenant in the United States navy, hove in sight around the point, and as a greeting sent us a sixty four pound round shot, which took off a hackberry tree, about eighteen inches in diameter, two feet from the ground and twenty steps from my tent. The next shot took off a sycamore twenty feet up, directly back of the hospital tent. The next two shots fortherup thepoint raked the lines of the tents of two companies. These shots were well aimed to have destroyed a good many of our men, if they had been where secesh calculated they were. Their shell also burst withnice calculation directly over the encampment,- about twenty-five or thirty feet in the air, throwing limbs of trees and fragments of shell in wild confusion over onr whole camp. We moved on to Galloway’s, toward Sul phur Rock, and there awaited reinforcements or whatever might happen. The next day, reinforced by artillery and infantry in force, we again occupied the town, again deserted by secesh troops, and filled only by frightened men and women, who, with a white flag, were begging for their town. it did not, however, look worth begging for, as it was a mingled mess of soured swee£ ness and burned cotton in its principal streets. The gunboat men, aided by Capt. Hooker’s men, from the Cache River country, and the citizens, had In a short time burned and at tempted to bum about 1.000 bales of cotton and several hundreds of hogsheads of sugar and molasses. Before we left- the town, about a thousand of the citizens had taken the oath of loyalty, and some of them were on closest terms of masonic intimacy with some of onr officers who were “ brethren of the mystic tie.’.’ Yet as soon as the boat came to the wharf, they, with their guns on their cowardly shoulders, ran aboard, and directed the gun ners where to throw their shot and shell to have the most telling effect on onr hospital and camp; and right well were they directed, only we were like the Irishman’* flea—not there when they put their fingers on us. We had that*moming found the body of A G. Sellers, of Co. M, who was drowned in Black River on the Saturday previous, by falling from the ferry boat. One of the mule teams went down to the beach, to get the body for burial; but a shell bursting near, frightened the mules, who ran off, breaking the wagon bed, and Riving secesh an idea that they had mode a telling shot. This was all the damage they did, except one of the men getting a mere scratch on the cheek from a piece of sheik Yet they were sure that they had killed fifty at least, and even now they of the town can hardly be convinced that none of us were hurt. They fired one shot at old Mr. Tonsall, (on whose plantation we are now encamped), the ball passing directly over hla head. They have a special hate for him, as be is a Union man ana tbrouch his Influence, in great, part his township (White River, Independence coun ty) cast only one vote for secession. Besides this be was in eight battles against the Indians and British under Gen. Harrison, and carries British and Indian lead in his body. They (tbe citizens of Jacksonsport), with the Southern soldiers, would have injured Mm list winter had they dared, but the knowledge that all the settlers in this and Black River Townships were well armed and would fight to the bitter end, detertd the chivalry from destroying this . well-tiled citizen and soldier with the snow of seventy-five winters frosting his head. Secesh does not make many times out of us, for we kill about two men of theirs for every one of ours they fire at. I will give you an instance or two of their bravery and correct firing. May 15th, Geo. T. Walker of Co. D., and Jas. Hickson, Co. D. were sent as messen gers from advance to main body; on the way, Uiis side of Augusta, seven mounted secesh fired on them, at short range, shooting Walk er through the right shoulder. Tho boys both returned the fire, running their horses tbe time. By taking short cuts secesh got two more shots at the boys (at short range each tune), the last time killing the horse ridden by Euckeon. Then both left their horses and took to the bush, and the chivalry were afraid to follow further, though the boys had six lon°- miles to travel to get to camp, where.they ar rived safely. Walker came to hospital and is now about well, though the shoulder is stiff' Another—Prtndle of Co. G, after being dis armed, was shot with small shot from a double barreled gun, tho man, or thing that shot him being so near that the small shot went dean through Ms head and his hand which he held up to fend off the shot was literally torn off this. This happened about twelve miles below town, towards Cache River. In no one instance do they attempt to meddle with ourmen, unless from an ambush, and with three or four to our one. They have a wholesome dread of the revolver In the bands of a *‘ mud-silL greasy mechanic, or small fisted farmer,” The men of the Cache bottom are many of them Morrell’s (the cele brated land pirate) men, and their descend ant e, whose principal rendezvous was In Cache bottoms, and east of Crowley’s Ridge, in the swamps between that and the river. They however, are no worse as to barbarity than most others who have made slave catching and whipping a business, and who revel in idleness on the earnings of the patient, docile negro, - The latter of itself, I think, extinguishes most of the better feelings of humanity* that matter the history of this war will make ap parent to all who will read. After that history Is written, no further arguments, or lone speeches will be necessary to illustrate the barbarism of slavery as to Its effects on the white population. Messengers from Bstearillc reports fight beyond there, our;-forces victorious, and in pwujt. No further particulars. Last Sunday the Bth Indiana presented a beannfnl sword to Brigadier General Benton foimetly their colonel, who was promoted for meritorious conduct at Pea Bidge, in this Stale, and at Rich Mountain, Virginia. ‘ More when matters of interest happen. C. B. FROM NEW ORLEANS. Inhuman Treatment of a Fe male Slave. A FLiGieF TRUCE FROM LOVELL TO BUTLER. Providing for the Poor, &c., &o. General Butler has again struck terror into the hearts of the rebels in New Orleans, Act ing upon the principle that summary and de cisive measures are best fitted to break the Epirit of the secessionists, he has punished one resident of New Orleans for frOmmon treat ment of a slave woman, and has hung another for tearing down the American flag. More than a year ago General Dixsent his famous order to the commander of a revenue cutter at New Orleans, “If any man attempt to haul down the American flag shoot Wm on the spot,” Gen, Butler followed this precept on the sth of this month. The Sunday Delia of June Bth gives the ac counts which we copy below: rSHTTMAS TREATMENT OP A SLAVE. The Delta says: Soon after the arrival of the United States forces in this city they received information that arms and tents were concealed in the house of one William T. Hunter, who had sworn he would shoot any damned Yankee who should enter his house to look for them. An officer, in due time, was sent to search for them. To his agreeable surprise, he was ceived by the owner ofthehouse, who inform ed the officer that it was true he had arms—a double-barreled gun, an old uniform or two that belonged to bis son, and a small tent, which.had escaped the wreck ot Camp Lewis! which was pitched in bis garden as a play house for his children, and,that he had no other such thing in his house. The officer be ing satisfied with this frank avowal, said that he would not disturb the tent, children, uni forms or gun. Thereupon the proprietor po litely invited him to take a dijnir, On the next day Hunter proclaimed on ’change, or in his nighborhood, that he had a large qanntity of tents in his garret; that the federal officer did, not get them; that he could buy the officer with a drink; and further, tnat he could buy the whole set with drinks, from the commanding officer down. This speech induced another examination, which resulted in the finding of Major-Gen eral Lewis’s marquee, thirteen tents, and more furniture in Mr. Hunter's attic, and some pistols and two dirks in Mrs. Hunter’s keeping. This lady’s nerves were too sensi tive to accompany the officer in the search, and she directed a negro woman to show the officer through the house. THE REBEL’S VENGEANCE UPON IHS SLAVE. Upon removing the contraband articles to the railroad station Airs. Hunter followed, and informed the officer that the negro girl Lad left the house and was intending to go away. The officer said that could not be per mitted, and sent a corporal to conduct both women—white and black—to their house, and assured Mrs. Hunter that the girl had ex pressed no intention of leaving her mistress, fearing, however, lest the servants should be suspected of having given information, the officer assured the lady that no information had been received from the servants, and they ought not to be punished. But the moment the officer retired the girl p?ss lockep up to await the return of her mas ter. When Mr. Hunter returned and ascer tained what had occurred, he demanded of his wife “Why she had not shot the damned Yankees?” She retorted, " They took away my aims,” Upon this, Hunter went to the closet and took from it a heavy ridiog whip, and heat the servant over the head in such a manner as to cause heavy bunches. He then toother down into the hack yard, chained hcr'fcet to a block, the mistress, who claims to be one of the ladies of New Orleans, fasten ing the shackles to the block. Tne husband and wife then threw the servant down upon her back, fastened her hands to the feet of another servant, who was forced to hold the girl out to her full length. The suspected gul was then subjected to head-shaving; her clothes were next removed, and Hunter beat the exhausted creature with the horsewhip until he was too tired to stand. He then called for a chair, sat down and finished his brutal beating in a sitting posture. The screams of the sufferer attracted the attention of the neighborhood. GEN. BUTLER’S PROMPT PUNISHMENT OP THE SCOUNDREL. One neighbor sent intelligence of what was transpiring to Gen. Butler. Before word reached the general, the monster had flayed the back of his slave until it became raw washed her down with brine, threw her into a wagon, and at nine o’clock at night conveyed her to the parish prison, with the pleasing in formation that the rest of the beating—to the extent of 300 lashes—would be inflicted in the morning. The general ordered all parties to appear in the morning. The girl was liberated. Upon the hearing these facts appeared. The General asked the- master to btate, upon his honor, why be washed the girl’s back in brine, while reeking in blood. He replied, “It was to ease the pain.” Thereupon the general informed Mr. Hun ter that he would be committed to Fort Jack son until for; her orders, and that he must be have himself very well there; because the offi cers in charge would be instructed to chastise him severely If he did not; because, if they exceed In the severity of punishment, they would be instructed to wash his wounds in brine; and that the girl would be turned over as to the care of the 13th Con necticut regiment. Mr. Hunter, upon this, said he had brought a physician to prove that he had been sick for anumber of months. Te General responded Hut if he was well enough to inflict the pun ishment that had proved, he was in a physical condition to sutler the punishment which had been imposed. Hunter rs a rebel, a thief (for be had stolen the tents,) a liar, (for he had be lied the officer who had been sent In search,) a brute, (for he had whipped the girl without cause.) And we leave him in Fort Jackson. A FLAG OF TRUCE FROM LOVELL TO GENERAL BUTLER. [Prom the Delta of the Bth.] Lieutenant Colonel Ogden, a member of General Mansfield Lovell’s staff, arrived in town on Friday morning, under a flag of truce. He bore a “ threatening letter” from “Mister Davis” to Major General Butler. General Bailer read it and sent back a written answer. It does not appear, from the Gen eral’s performance, that he was much fright ened. We do think he was a bit. The fol lowing is a copy of the correspondence: Headquarters Department No. 1, J Jackson, Mississippi, June 4, Xb62. j Major General Benjamin F. Bntler, Commanding United States forces, New Orleans; Stß—-I am instructed by the President of the Confederate Stales, to communicate with yen under a flag of truce, and to say that he mb been informed that W. Van Benthuysen, a citizen of New Orleans, has been placed in arrest by your orders, charged with assisting T. Pi Van Befithnysen to escape from that city, and also with upholding the Confederate Government; and that you nave further or dered that, if the said T, P. Van Benthuysen (who is charged with dcstrtion from the United States service) be not found and deliv ered up, W. Van Benthuysen shall, in his stead, suffer death, the penalty of desertion. The President, therefore, directs me to notify you that, if the facts be as above he shall rigidly apply the lex talionis— inflicting the same penalty, even to death, upon a citizen of the United States, as may be inflicted upon the said W. Van Ben thuysen. I take the occasion to add, that at the time of the reported desertion of Van Bentbuysen and his two comrades, I made a full investioa tion, and satisfied myselfthatthey were driven ashore by the wind and tide, involuntarily, and they were accordingly held as prisoners of war until the evacuation of New Orleans.. They stated, at the time, that they did not wish to be regardedas deserters; butllearned from Van Bentbuysen, subsequently, that being reported aa a deserter, and fearful that be would be held as such, he concluded to es cape. TMs letter will he transmitted through Lieut. Colonel Ogden, ot my staff. Tour obedient servant, .M. Lovell, Major General Commanding. HEADQUARTER? DEPARTMENT OP THE GULP, ) New Orleans, June 6.1862- f General—-The communication by of truce, under charge of Lieut. Colonel Ogden, of your stofi, was Banded me this morning. I take 15 s ™ to assure you that the information Mr. Davis acted was incorrect—fop nnnccessdiy, as it would have been un heard had my judgment determined any given course of action necessary and just. - Major Van Bentbuysen, an officer holding a commission against the.United States, in arms, was arrested by my order, for aiding the escape of a scoundrel and spy, who had, at the ssme time, been false to your party as he was to mine, and confined to Fort Jackson, and told that as his offense was not the worst In the rebellion, if he would produce the spv, who, I was informed, was under bis control, he would be released, and so far his offences’ pardoned. Being afterwards assured that the spy bad_escaped, in fact, to Richmond, upon Major Van Benthuysen’s application, he was released some days since upon his parole, and is now, as I believe, quietly attending his or dinary avocations about the city of New Orleans. To prevent the necessity of flags of truce, containing threats to me, hereafter, allow me to add, that in no. degree will they change the course either of punishment or of justice, which my judgment may determine. 1 have failed to find any other thing in your note which requires a reply. I have the honor to be. Your obedient servant, (Signed) B. F. Butler, Major General Commanding. Colonel Ogden left last ‘ evening on his re turn to Jackson, Mississippi, Gen. Lovell’s headquarters. PROVIDING POB THE POOR. [From the New Orleans Beet June 7.] The subjoined communication was address ed to the military commandant and the city council by Major General Butler on the 4th mst.: Hkadquautkes Dktaetmest op the Golf, ) New Orleans, June 4,188J, J To the Military Commandant and City Council of New Orleans: Gen. Sheplet and Gentlemen: Painful necessity compels some action in relation to the unemployed and starving poor of New Or leans. Men willing to labor cannot get work by which to support themselves and families, and are suffering lotfood. Because, of the sins of their betrayers a worse than the primal curse seems to have fallen upon them. “In the sweat of thy face fhalt thou eat bread until thou return unto the ground.” The condition of the streets of the city cAiTa for the promptest action for a greater clean liness and more perfect sanitary preparations. To relieve as far as I may be able to do both difficulties, I propose to the CUy Government, as follows: 1. The city shall employ upon the streets, squares, and unoccupied lands in the city a force of men, with proper implements, ami under competent direction, to the number of 2,000, for at least thirty working days, in putting those places in such condition as, with the blessing of Providence, shall insure the health as well of the citizens &5 of the troops. Tuc necessities of military operations will detain in the city a larger number of those who commonly leave it during the summer, especially women and children, than, are usu ally resident here during the hot months. Their health must be cared for by you; I will core for my troops. The miasma which sick ens the one will barm the other. The epi demic so earnestly prayed for by the wicked, will hardly sweep away the strong man, although he may he armed, and leave the weaker woman and child untouched. 2. That each man of this force be paid by the city from its revenues, fifty cents per day, and alarger sum for skilled labor, for each days fabor 'Of ten hours, toward the support of their families, and that in the selection of laborers, men with families dependent upon them be preferred. 8. That the United States shall issue to each laborer so employed, for each work, a mil ration for a soldier, containlagibver. fifty ounces of wholesome food, which, .with econo*, mv will support a man and a woman.' ‘ This issue will be fully equal !n value, at the present prices of food, to the sum-paid by the city. 4. That proper muster rolls be prepiated of these laborers, and details so arraugde, that only-those that labor, with their fannies, shallberfe'dfrom this source. . 5. No -paroled, soldier, or person who has served tn the Confederate force ahata be em ployed, unless he takes the oath of allezlence to the United States. \ - I shall be"glad to arrange the. details of this proposal through the aid of CoL Shaffer of the quartermasters department, and CoL Turner, of the subsistence department, as soon as it has been acted upon by you. I have the honor to be, B.F. Btjtt.fr, General Commanding. [From the New .Orleans True DeltA June 5. Abraham McLain, Daniel Doyle, Edward C. Smith, Patrick Caire, George ll Williams and Wm. Stanley were arraigned before tlie United States Commission on the ISthult., andfound guilty of a violation of their parole of honor, given at Fort Jackson, in having organized a military company for service in thefconfede rate army. They were sentenced to be shot, which sentence was approved by Ithe com manding general. This morning they were taken out to receive the penalty awarded to their crime. They were drawn up, the guard were ready to obey the command to fire, when a reprieve was read. The men are reported to have conducted themselves very coolly. The Delta , of June 9, says: ’ “The six prisoners of war who were con demned to be shot, and were reprieved by Gen. Butler on the 4th inst., were this morningput on board the steamer Empire Parish, to be sent to their place of confinement at Ship Island,” BEAUREGARD ANXIOUS. [From the Delta, June 10.] Gen. Beauregard, the'other day, notified certain persons at Red River that they must keep New Orleans supplied with provisions, “for,” said he, “if you do not, 1,500 of my men, whose families are destitute in the city, will leave in a body.” “hells, hells, hells.” [New Orleans Cor. N. Y. Times, 18th.] One of the most striking objects which pre sented itself as our steamer reached the levee opposite St. Mary’s market, was an immense collection of hells lying on the wharf, and amounting in number to hundreds. These were Beauregard’s bells, sent in response to his call. They were of all sizes, from veiy large church bells, weighing hundreds of pomtdSjdown to small plantation and steamer bells. The sight was suggestive and well cal calculated to awaken reflection. How manv temples of the 3lost High had been despoiled to furnish this offeringontbealtarof Moloch? How many thousands had the sound of these “ church-going bells ” summoned to the house of prayer t whose ears, alas! would never hear them ogam I How many merry peals bad they rung out on days of joyous festivity! How many departed ones have they tolled along to the house appointed for all the living! If Beauregard’s benevolent designs had been ac complished, thejr would have uttered forth a far different music, and joined amidst the din and roar of the conflict, in the great chorus of battle, for they were to have all been melted up and recast into field artillery for the rebel army. Happily, Farraent and Butler.came a few days too soon. Now the bells have all been shipped off to the North. I don’t know what is to be done with them; hut I think a most appropriate disposal of them would be at the close of the war to cast them into an obelisk, to commemorate the triumph ol the Union and the constitution over treason and rebellion. NEWS FROM THE SOUTH* Burial of Gen. Ashby, The appearance of the late Gen. Tnmer Ashby as he lay in his coffin at tho Farish Honse, Charlotteyille, is thus described: “He lay there as if a gentle slnmherhad fallen upon him, Lis physiognomy indicating resolution, determination, and firmness heavy black eyelashes and eyebrows, long black and thick flowing beard and moustache, prominent forehead, showing quick percep tion and thought, dark complexion, and an honest Virginia lace. He was about forty years of age.” A correspondent of the Lynchburg Republi can, writing from Charlottesville, June 9th, gives the following sketch of the burial: “ At three o’clock yesterday morning a pro cession, military and civil, "was formed in front of the Parish House, including a part of the brave cavalry who had fought by the side of their fallen leader, and proceeded through Main street to the University Chamber, where the funeral services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Norton and Rev. Mr. Avery—the latter had been chaplain in the cavalry from the opening of the war. Both spoke of the deceased in terms of high praise as a man, a soldier and a Christian. The brave soldiers wept as they listened to the pious exhor tions of the clergymen. They had lost a host in General Ashby, but they were expected to imitate him in all things, and especially m his veneration and respect for Christianity. Tue country looked to them for deeds of greater valor than had ever yet been accomplished by them; and there, on the dead body of their late commander, they should swear not to sheathe their swords while a hostile army polluted the soil of Vir ginia and the South. After the services in the chapel the remains of General Ashby were convened to tne university cemetery and committed “ earth to earth, ashes to ashes, and dust to dart.” Col. T. G. Randolph and the profersors of the university assisting iu the ceremony. The grave was covered by the cavalry, and they tired several volleys over it, and there he will remain this classic ground until the last tramp shall summon all to the general judgment. “Our citizens intend to raise a suitable monument over the grave of Gen. Ashby.” DESERTION, [From the Richmond Dispatch, Jane 16,] Desertion has become far too frequent in the confederate army. And yet tho habit is not peculiar to confederate soldiers. There must be desertions from all military service where there is no pnnishmeht for desertion. We mean no punishment adequate to the.offense; none which a coward or a vagabond had not rather encounter than endure the service or the peril of a battle. Death is the proper punishment, and it Is the punishment pre scribed incur laws; the punishment meted to the 'deserted by governments generally. \\ e anticipate that our own government will be forced to resort to it. "With a creditable humanity and forbearance, the policy of ap pealing to the pride of the soldier by adver tisement, by disgraces, has been pursued by our commanders, but there is little pride in the deserter, and the fear of disgrace will not deter him from absconding. The penalty of death will. An example or two would have a line effect. It has been suggested by a citizen that tba community can assist to some extent in sup pressing tbe spirit of desertion by limiting the facilities of escape. The habit has been to treat every man wearing tbe uniform kind ly—to feed and to lodge him. By question ing each one, and requiring him to show his pass, or his discharge or furlough, the diffi the deserters way may be increased. Deserters may forge papers, it is true; but a little rigor m this respect will put them at least to that trouble, and thev cannot all forge papers. The suggestion is worthy of a trial Delaware Election. [From the Wilm. Journal and Statesman, 17th.] The Union nomination election was conduct ed with great harmony and Spirit in this coun ty on Saturday. The friends of the several candidates worked with commendable fidelity and earnestness throughout the day, and all with apparent cordiality and good feeling. A very large vote was polled. In this city it reached to 1,431, which is only SO votes less less than the rebellionists polled in the whole county n week-ago. This is but a feint fore shadowing of the terrible earnest with which the people of this connty intend to enter Into tbe contest in November. The drubbing the enemies of free government and the Onion will get at the general election willbe not only well deserved, but right well administered. Fnends of the glorious old flag of the free close up the ranks! Stand firmaad solid, and let us march forth to the contest resolved to blot out, once and forever, from the escutch eon of Delaware, everv vestige of treason, and drive back the rebellionists Into the disgrace and obscurity they so richly deserve. General Sigel’s Command. A spechl dispatch to the Baltimore Ameri can, dated Winchester, 16th mat, says: M There was an unusual amount of business transacted yesterday at headquarters. Mes sengers were constantly arriving and depart ing, and quite late lastnightamemherofGen. eral Fremont’s staff arrived, who had a long conversation with General SigeL An express lift at two o’clock this morning with dlspatch3 es from General Slgel for Fremont. The lat ter is now at Mount Jackson, forty-one miles from here, and it is rumored that this division has been transferred from General Banks' corps d'armee to that of General Fremont. If so, the division will probably move on in a day or two, or as soon as the brigades com posing General Sigel’s command are properly equipped and provided with ammunition.” A Late Cunard Offices Commanding a Rebel Steamer. —An officer in the blockad ing squadron off Charleston, states that Capt. ilouriand, of the Cambria, lately captured by the gunboat' Huron, while Irving to run the blockade, was formerly second officer of the Cunard steamer Arabia. He was to receive SIO,OOO if ho succeeded In running the . vessel into Charleston. Loyal Charlestonians. —Letters from. Stono Inlet say loyal Charlestonians of dark complexion are docking by hundreds within the lines. ISiscillatwous. 5 000 WOOL SACKS * ‘ —AND 50,000 BURLAPS SACKS For Oats. For sole cheap at Com Exchange Bag ETaojifactory, 15? South. Water Street* ASTBN Ss CO. QJIKAT CLOSING OUT SALE PAPER TTATSTOrSTOS, AtF. E. BIGHT’S, 89 B&ndolphatreet, [je3-rS6I-lm] JgATJENDAHL & CO., Importers, “HOPE BUILDING,” Ho. 131 BRAHE ST., HEW 3TOEK, Have now in store Blue Cloths and Doeskins, for Army and Navy-Orders. INDIGO-CLOTHS FOR CAPS.: FTSBW-BQESKrSS, .REGULATION' SHADE. Tellow. Scarlet,CrimsonaudLfshtGroenCloths. Al so—A fall line of HEAVY WOOLEN'S. Eskimo and ■ Moscow Coatings and Velours. S-4 and 6-1 Black Doe skins and Beavers. 64Fancy Casslmcres. Fob Saxs at wi Lowest Market Femes. FENCE WIRE. ImEbicak IXOB; 8 & 9, 'Warranted tough, of first quality, In cood lengtlu, and tateood order, for •ale In large or small lots, by YANDEEVOOET, DICKERSON ft CO., Nos. 199 A 201 Randolph St. apaspesssm ALCOHOL AND SPIRITS. MT NEW Alcohol Apparatus, Said to be the finest piece of copper work in the coun try, capacity of one hundred barrels per day. Is now open for Public Inspection. H. H. SHUFELDT, Je9-62-lm 09 South Water street. Q.REAT REDUCTION IN SHIRTS. GOLDEN HILL SUETS AT $2.00, Shirts made to order and warranted to fit at $2.00. WYANT & POWERS; NO. 8 THEMONT BLOCK DEARBORN STREET. [ap!s p339-3ia] 'VTORTBEIvN' ILLINOIS COAL AND IRON COMPANY; of La Salle. S. 5. HAYES, Esq., the recent Agent of this Compa ny, liavlnc been appointed City Comptroller, the bust ness of said Company has been transferred to myselC In behalf of the Company. I retnrn their thanks for the liberal patronace heretofore given them, and hope I may make myself worthy of a continuance of the same. I can assure my friends and ti ose whom I hone to make such, that their orders lor Illinois Coal will be faithfully and promptly filled. Liabilities to and from* the Company, concernin'* their Chicago business, will be settled hr the under fill'd. at our Docks, fool of Lasalle street. North Dt ylslon- [jell-slPo-aw] S.B. WILLIAMS. Agent. prroicE wines on consign ILEST. Just received from Havre. 250 doz."Vin de L* Empereur” Champagne, 144 “ “St. JuUen-Medoc Claret-VtttiM 1854 74 “ “St. Estephe “ “ “ 71 “ Grand “ Pauillac “ “ “ The above Wines are of choice flavor, fall body, well worthy the attention of Connoisseurs, and will tie *old at reasonable prices to close consignment. Apply to liE?s Br-.ker. IS La*alle-st.. or to JOSEIH PRICE. Treasurer St. Louis, Alton and Chicago Railroad. jes-rS7I-lm r UMBER.—I would invite the at- A—i tentlon of dealers and others purchasing lumber In Clilcaco to one of the hirgot and most comply us sorunent of Lumber In tills market; also, Dressed Sid ing, Flooring and Stock Boards, S.i?b. Doors. Shingles, Lulu. Long Timber, Joists, &c. Prices reasonable to suit the charges of the times. Write for Information Order* filled withpromptnessand fldelitv Car-loaded 111 . Yurd Office Beach street, ’between Folk and Twelfth streets. mya-raso-Cm bead a. wtt.t.t a ’J'HK NEW YACHT CONSTITUTION, Now lylu? the head cf Washington street. In the Basin, mar be chartered by responsible parties tor a day or evening. Address P. O. Box 2TW. my3l-r79(Wm PRIME BARLEY MALT AL i WATS on hand and for sale at loweet cash pricer. Also, Superior Yeti* Malt Is Barrels. £u tf. MUiUSY, B Board of Trade Bunding. SSinUv Q.REAT CLOSING OUT SALS PAPER HANGINGS, AtF. Es BIGB'PS, 89 Randolph atreeC, Uey-rSfil-lm] Jitß ®eohs. T AKGE STOCK OF GOODS A-i from SHERIFF SALESjustrecelved at BOYLE'S Cheap store, which win be sold at a great sacrifice. We are now offeilng Hie greatest bargains ever offered In lb* City. Look at the prices: Shaker Bonnets 05 Cent*. Worth 40 Cents. Hoop Skirts, 30 springs..,. 75 •• •* l*; •* Ladies Hose 10 “ •» is • Ladies Flue Hose •* •• isv ** Turbans, cew styles S7w “ *• 12S ” New Style Bonnets 75 ■ ** 193 » SUk Parasols 75 “ •• £23 - Spring Bonnet Ribbons... 29 •* •• 40 •• Bound Veils 13 •* " 50 “ Skirt Braid, wide. T M “ 18 “ Back Combs 3 • “ 15 M Jaconet Seta 20 •* M 60 “ Congress Heel Gaiters. silk gore LCB * • in • Congress Heel Gaiters.... 73 “ ** 125 “ Misses Heel Gaiters 65 M » 100 “ Misses Heel Slippers 60 “ j.oo •* Ladles Heel Slippers 75 •* flas “ Ladles Embro’dellppers CO •• “ 125 M Splendid lot Spring Cloaks, fl to fS; flee lota of Flowers, Embroideries, and nume-ons other bargains, which are selling athslf price at Boyle’s Cheap Store, No. 133 South Clark street above Monroe. ap:».DS3S3m To Destroy Rats, Roaches, &c. To Destroy Mice, Moles and Ant*. To Destroy Bed Bugs. To Destroy Moths m FursJClothcs, &C. To Destroy Mosquitoes ano%leas. To Destroy Insects on Plants and Fowls. To Destroy Insects on Animals, &c. To Destroy Every form and species of Vermin. TtO “ONLY INFALLIBLE REMEDIES KNOWN." “Free from Poisons.” ■Not dangerous to the Human Family." “ Rats do cot die. on premises.” “They come off out their holes to die." Sold Everytchere— by All Wholesale Dbugoits in the large cities, and by Devggists, Geocebs, Store keeps as and IJbtail ees generally, in all Country Towns and Villases In ska United States. ° FULLER Sc FINCH, Principal Wholesale Aceut, Chicago, HL S3r~ Country dealers cun order as above. Or ad dress direct—[or for Prices. Terms, £c.l to __ HKN’KY R. CjSTAR, Principal Depot—No. 453 Broadway, New Tort, tny6-r733m Hrantics, ©iu, fttHincg, &c. MDIVERSY, of tlie firm of • LTLL & DIVERST, Importer and Jolober of* WINES and LIQUORS. Rectifier and Distiller of Pure Spirits and Whisky. Bepct for Ull & DiTtrsv ! s Stock and Palo Cream Ale, lager Beer, Porter and Malt Vinegar. Having parcliasf 0 of JznoxE Mtzes the entire stock of Imported MINEs ami LIQUORS of the late firm of J. E. S. FULLER * CO. It Is offered to cash and prompt paying customers, at the lowest rates. This stock Is large and well selected, arc consists of some very choice old Liquors, audio addition to mr former stock, comprises one of the largest and best assortments in the West. The aceucr of the late firm of J. E. S.FuiiSß & Co„ for celebrated rnampacnc v\ incs and Bitters, has been transfered to hie. makine me Sole Agent in Chicago for G. H. ilamm &Co s CELEBRATED CHAMPAGNE WINES. Also. Agent for DR, J, HOSIETTEE’S STOMACH BITTERS, And DRAKE'S CATAWBA BITTERS. Fine Old Eye. Bourbon and itononuahcla Whisky constantly on band. Per-ons wishing to pnrehaes GOOD LIQUORS, at a Low Price, are requested to call and examine tbe stock. No. 39 South IVater Street, Between Wabash and Michigan avenues, Chicago, m, |y Post Office Box 3558. HaTincsold the entire stock of Wines and Liquors lately owned bv J. E. S. Fuller & Co. to M. DEVERST I most cheerfully recommend him to all the patrons or the late firm. [mv24-rtl3-lm] JEROME MYERS Nortf) £ibe Stfjoc Store. NEW AND'FIRST CLASS BOOT AND SHOE STORE ON THE IST ORTH SIDE. WISWALL & DAY Havejustopeneda6Ko.26Korth Clark street, anew and compltte stock of Boots and Shoes, aad would respectfully invite the attention of the public to an examination of tbelr stock. The citizens of tha NORTH SIDS Particularly, will find it to their Interest to favor ua with their patronage, as we shall endeavor to keep our assortment constantly filled with fresh and desirable goods. WISWALL & DAT. jeSTSiI-lm 25 North Clark street. Mmobals. "REMOVAL.—We have taken the Xl Store No. 187 South Water Street, . ' And moved onr office Into It. je2-1€42-lm UNDERWOOD & CO. JJEMOVAL.— RUBBER GOODS, RUBBER CAMP BLANKETS, Capes, Ponchos, and Havelocks, RUBBER COATS AND jLEQGXNS, Bather and Leather 3BELTI3STQ-. HOSS, PACKING, &o. JOHN B. H>ESON, & CO., agßfe&sm ui Baalolpb street. ffiKljolesafr pjouscs. WHOLE SALE YANKEE NOTIONS. J. M. STINE, 33 lake Street, Corner of "W'a'bash. Avenue, Eaa now in store, and offers to the Trade, AT XEW TORE PRICES, The largest and nest assorted stock la toe dty c< Yankee Sotions, Hosiery, Gloves, Hoop Skirts, Seek Tics, Hair Yets, And an the articles many Kept in a ras*onifli Nonas flatrsa. Olden promptly and: ftithfoSy attended t* [mylß-j2S3-2m3 SPRING OF 1863. WHOLESALE DRY GOODS. Davis, Sawyer & Ce, 40 & 42 LIKE STREET, Have In store and now receiving SOOBales Domestics, 250 cases Prints, 200 “ Staple Cotton Goods, SO Assort’d Press Goods, Comprising the most popular and desirable good* o the season, and tbe NEWEST AND MOST AT TRACTIVE STYLES, PURCHASED FOR CASH under the recentdepresalon-ot the Eastern SEai* ket*; an of wUcb trill be Mid AT LOWEE PEICES Thaajnany similar goods, of OLDER BTHES< now offered In *t»i« and Eastern markets. Buyers, OKE AND ALL, are earnestly Invited to examine our stock, and compare goods and prices, without regard to published quotations. DAVIS, SAWYER & CO. Our firm In St Louis Is > SAhPLC. DAVIS & CO.fr apl-aKS-Sa WHOLESALE Sat, Cap and Straw Goods Qonse. E. P. L. BROOM, BUCCESSOB TO E. K. KELLOGG & CO., 50 Lake Street, Chicago, Haa now on band and Is receiving dally, a large ana ENTIRELY NEW Stock# Hats, Caps and Straw Goods, of an Muds, which have been bought for e*mti since the great Decline in Prices, AndwhlchwlH be sold for cash, or to prompt paym? Trade at * ¥ NEW YORK PRICES, Having engaged with Mr. Bsooac. Ihcpc to see ay old fritudfl and customers. and «n?JJ aa before do ibt beet in filling their orders. apli-psai-2m KE.KBLLOGG, JJEW STYLES FOR SUMMER TRADE. WEBER, WILLIAMS & YALE, 25 Lake Street, Chicago, Have Just received from New York Cash Auction sales and direct from manufacturers, a lull stock of HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, PARASOLS, SUN UMBRELLAS, ARD PALM LEAF GOODS, of all the latest styles, specially adapted for Summer Trade, to which the attention of City and Country trade Is invited. niySo-rTSMm QOHNTRY MERCHANTS FTTECHLA.SIN'Gr BOOTS AND SHOES, Wilt FISD AT Nos. 29 and 31 lake Street, Comer Wahaah Avenue, next door to Cooley, Earwell & Co,, A complete assortment of every style adapted to tht season. We keep good Custom-Made "Work, For these who want such, and also a large supply ol CHEAPER GRADES Which we will sen at Auction Pricesfor Cash. ««rorgoTS?fuXr E E«t belM ° "I®. BASSETT i EIEIB. SMITH BROTHERS, WHOLESALE GROCERS, 43 South Waterstreet, Chicago, Keep constantly on hand a large and complete assort ment of SUGARS, COFFEES, Syrups, Tobacco, molasses, Teas, ■WOODEN WAKE, COEDAOE, AC., All of which will: tie sold Very low for Cash, WAKCEI-Ltrs B.SMITH, late of Smith, Pollard & Co. *■ ALDO n, SMITH. ** S .1 Surdtni & A. JUDSOJi SMITH, “ Smith, PouS-d* Co DRUGS. J. H. HEED & CO., 144 and 146 lake street, JOBBERS OF DRUGS, PAINTS, MAITOFACTUEEES' GOODS. Hare a large stock of goods, well bought, and offer them low to CASH AND PROMPT BUYERS. rmh24-p72S3m] JUST RECEIVED, PER V STEAMER mi, ’ Coventry Frilling or Buffing, IMPORTED ONLY BY SCTTOS & BURKITT, running cord in one edge, hr means of which it can he drawn up to any desirable mllness. e «h l £ a^ fies /v d J re^ [swell. and is incomparably fleer, chrepersnd better than any other Ruffling in too mar- CORSETS, HOSIERY & ZEPHYR WORSTED BUTTON & BURKITT, je2-rS355m WILLIAM CLARKE, SUCCESSOR TO CLARKE & DATES, WHOLESALE GROCER ASD General Commission merchant, 73 South. "Water street. Chicago, Illinois. [Je2O-5291-2wJ QJEO. W. KIN’S & CO^ Wholesale Grocers, N0.13 STATE STREET, NEAR SOUTH WATER, Chicago. - - - - Illinois. Geo. Wilson King, late of La Sane. Benj. E. Aldrich. Chicago. J el3-aISB-la pOLLARD & DOAME, Successors to Smifli, Pollard & C*., WHOLESALE GROCERS, 189 fc 191 Sflntk Water strat, Chi cars, l. X.raLLW. [Brtl-tSSMOI] 16*9.0.34ur %ouse jFuimslung GREAT CARPET HALL O JP Hollister & Wilkins, 135*187 - . LAKE STREET - . lUkltt fOP-5 TAIB3.] The Best Goods at low Prices. CARPETINGS, Have on hand and offer for sale, of their own irrl-, Hon and of the beat domestic manufacture, and best assortment In the Northwest S’ MwT*? Wilton. Velvet, Bruweia Tapertry, Thxee-Piv fine Ingrain, Extra Fine Ingrain, Cotton Vi" grain, Wool Dutch, Scotch Hemps, Felt ll* Pastry, Ingrain. Body Brussels and Stair C wwa** all of the greatest vulety; comprising the Ma most desirable assortment ever oefore gjggo* and which they offer at the lowenpSSbS OIL CLOTHS, Of these we off» a large and unrivalled anortm** either as regards quality, styieorprice: Eneb-h «m American manufacture, la widths of one yard. oa,>. v *« ahalf yards and two yards wide, at prices from ta*~ OU Cloths, twelve feet* eighteen feet and tweat.-fos feet wide, at prices from four to ten shlUinsa twrV- 1‘ Also—Table OE Cloths In patterns and by the var* a-,* Stair Ofl Cloths In great variety. MATTIES Ai EES. Cocoa Mattings for Offices. Churches. V cstlbn'e- In all widths, from one-half to two yards wide- Canton Straw Matting, both white and checked, one. oue-auda. Suarter and one and-a-half yards wide; Mosaic, V« T T,-t ruaiels and Tufted Bugs, cocoa Jute, limUXßrntiL Skeleton, Adelaide and Sheep-Skin Mata. CURTAIN GOODS, French Brocatelle, Batin DeLalnes. French Prin'M Lasting, Rers, Cloth, Damask and Moreens, Embrei. dered Lacc Curtains. In pairs aai by the yard. Embroi dered Muslin Curtains, and by the yard; Cordons *- wood, brass or & lit. Gilt Curtain Bands and Pina Centre Drapery Cords, Gimp Banda Curim G-mpa allkßordr-rtug. Curtain Llnena and all kln-is of Trimmings necessary for curtains. Window Shad.-** ’a goldboi-dera Dry and Oil Painted Shades. White »;:;r Gn;en and Blue Shade Hollands In all widths, towvr w.lhßray’sPateat Spring Fizturea Balance Fixtui-a Pnttam s Chamberlin’s and Pendulum Fixtures Braa andßronze RoUer-Ends. Back Palleya aid fecfeS Shade Cords and Tassels. “* FURNISHING GOODS. Table Linens In pattemaandbv the yard. Lire-. Yj->. Mrs and Doyllea yrnTta Linen and Cotton Sheetings el all widths, Ltten and Cotton toga Tcwels, Crash. Plano and Table Covers embroi dered, printed and embo.ved; Furniture Chintz tO"iv large assortment of Fringes, Picture Cords UPHOLSTERY GOODS cprlngßeds, Hair, Cotton, Sea-Graas. Excelsior and Mom MoUrtsMß, Feather Beds. Bolsters and Pillow-*. Blanket®. qnllr* Sheets. Pillow Cases. Lounges, Foot Stools. Billiard Cloths, Enameled Cloths. Curled Hair of various grades. Moss and Excelsior by the hale Sea. Grass. Springs. "Webbing. Bed Lace, Matweee Tafia and Twines tor L pholsterers’ use. Prime Five Geese Feathers • Mister k Wilkins’ GREAT CARPET HALL, ISS & 137 Lake street, (np-stalrs.) 135 & 17? £ap2l-p513-2m] jgchung j-Hadjutcs. PINKIE & LYON SEWING A. MACHINE COMPANY. Chicago HUANrHOmcE96AXT»fi'L\ireST. A full as-sortnieut nfSluchliivs,with the i:»t ■ impruv-v rru'r.l?, Ju*t rcct-lvx'ii from the manufacturerin N.-r i<’rk. Mr. Lyon is iu town for a few weeks, and will m ' ke it fer the Interest of the Companv’s Agents in vlr-i s* itioi; to call upon him ere he leaves* Ag>-rt> war.t-il In every ronntv throughout the Northwest I’S tivndlo Illustrated circulars. Address os shove Jf'il-soSUhll 'J'HE ORIGINAL HO¥B Sewing Machines. [INVENTED IN 1513, DfPROVED IN 13*2.1 Manufactured by A. 15. HOWE, Brother of ELIAS HOWE, JI1„ the original Inventor and patentee oi the HOWE SEWING MACHINE, Ard from which all othor Sewing Ma-’hlaeMvlTCthdr vitality, ami to whom all other? pay a Liccr.?**. 7 hi? is the • dde-t Machine in the "world . invented in IS-ir>), improved from time t*> time, and fuih- p-rf-w-I In .January, is»j2. Partlcniarlv adapted t.>'ia;rilT u>i* tailoring ar.d mancfaeturlng purposes, ho.d ami *h.*a work, carriage trimming. &(•„ Ac. Haring tie* wi-h-sj range of adaptability to sewing, of any machine pro duced. Buy the Improved Howe Sewing Machine, And have no more dropping of stitches. breaking of needle?, no nmru trouble m sewing the finest fahrle or the cuarsfst satinet, no difficult-. in s-wim- oviTs-a-is. and a machine that is warranted not to c-. t out of or derwith proper u?«*. Agents wanted In Ohio and other Western ail Northwestern s?UU. s, where not already app'di.t-d Circular?, containing full daseripth-n of Machines, can be Lad on application, or sent by mail. Address J. $. BRYANT, Genera! Western Agent, 66 Lake street. Chicago. myi.-r43My L. CORSEII & Co.'s Sewing EMachines. PRICES FROM *33 TO S9O. Taggart & Fair’s Patent. Wilcox & Glhht Patent, Empire Patent All Sewing Machines In market make one cr Another r fc. e o C .* w ee Pitches, Single Thread Stitch - Doable (from two common srtoolo); Lock or Shuttle Stitch, (alike on both sides.) An experience of rrvs trars Id the boslneoa and a practical knowledge of every Sewing Machine of any9tAndinz,full7warr*3t a .L . ayi ? g t ?.“l? re hHTe - b - v &r. the brat, silliest. mo« S?i% e -5cc re M? h!emarh,nea * taking ALL <>F biiiCHhb. M one can deny that each stitch !« when well made, and that each In its place, i* nreft-rrsd oy diaerent parties. Onre is the oaiy oiHce where ?->a caoealn an nnprejttdiced knowledge of the real mens °t *s® different futchea, and have your choice, with privilege of exchanging. Different sizes will salt a!l parries, whatever they wish to sew. Our Heavy Man* Bcturlng Lock Stitch (alike on both sides) Machines are as large Bud heavy as Singer’*, while they run Jgmer. Caster and with less Than one-tenth of the aoUe. We keep Sewing Machine Silk. Cotton. OIL Neelies. « d Sewing Macwn* by the week or month. A Lady la in attendance to do all kinds of atltch-.ag *optder, ta? Read our Circulars before purchasing. 6«ad red a tamp for Samples and Circular, or caUaai iee them at 133 Lake Street, (np stairs.) Address L. CORNELL & CO., Box 3L Chicago. EL [seS , 6l-lyj Igl V E prefer urae Wil \\ _pu them for FAiULT * » DBS.—fXew York Trluime. T«t'Time?' KAVORITKS i'OS FiMUBi.-tF-, ItbESKO ETVAl*.—[Scientific American UME’lSxi vl ta,HB MACEX ses to nas to tsto cctmej T.mvotfj? 1 ” 011 pbofitabls aim avajia3lß a of I'O to CGper cent (OB H£? ed - n Iwe—b 7 Its posspsaor. ““EOTA^JeSj'lfa €JEO, R. CHTTTESDES, Seaeral Agent for Illinois, Wisconsin. lowa. Northers Xnolaaa and Sostham Minnesota. , 163 onU l&j Lake street, Cincazo, m. aw Circular may be had on application or b? ood mh2l-nSTS-ly-Trl * fiogilpSl, SALESROOM i^MWScMS The “FLORENCE" SETTING MACHINES make four different stitches on one and the same Machine. Thus the lock, double TOce. *>cot and double knot, all of which nittke the scam alike on both suits of the fa bric. Either or all can he produced while the Machine is In motion. They have the reversible feed xonov, which enables the operator to have the work Carry either way. or to change the direction, and fasten the end of t»eams,'which. together with making a long and a short stitch, is dour simply by turning a thnmb screw. Their motions are all positive. There are no springs to get ont of order. They are so simple that the most inexperiencedc an wort them perfectly and wit** s*e. Theyvre noiseless, andean ed where quietb ne cessary. They ar' *he FASTEST SEWERS Tl WORLD. Ib»ring Are stitches to each revolu tion. Thov oil no dresses. Their STITCH Is the wocd*r of all. because of its combined ZLAsncTyy, strength and beauty. Agents wanted throughout the Western conatrv. ■With a small InTtfstment of capital, a proflUble busi ness can be readily established, for circulars and sample of work, address Wi d. MASOH, 'Western A-t, Je4-rS9O-ly WOOL! TFe have $20,000 placed In our hands to advance ott wool, for sale in this market or for shipment 8«t, where the highest prices may be realized. Producers and dealers In Wool will do well to communicate wito us before selling. Address KAPPLETE & SHELDON, O ommis sion !Merohan.tß t J&t-rOIG-ly 54S South Water at.. Chicago. pUTTER JARS, JUGS, CHURNS—aII sizes, 2?oc sale LOW to the trade only. SAMUEL GREENS A CO- Saaaao«> tßnertofTradoCuiialag usoll