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GENERAL HENRY W. BENHAM.
THIS officer, whose portrait we
give on page 796,
entered West Point from Connecticut, and graduating in due course with the
highest honors of his class, was assigned to the Engineer Corps of the Army. For
years he was engaged in the usual routine of repairing and constructing
fortifications in various parts of the country until the
Mexican war arose, in
which he served with zeal ; and being wounded at
Buena Vista, was breveted
Captain.
At a later date he held for some
years the charge of the United States Coast Survey Bureau, at
Washington, under its distinguished chief,
Professor Bache ; also seizing an opportunity for liberal and professional
improvement by a brief trip to Europe. Soon after his return he took charge of
the fortifications at New Bedford ; and at a later date, and for several years,
was intrusted with the construction of the defenses of the great commercial
emporium—New York—at Sandy Hook, where he succeeded the veteran engineer,
Colonel De Russy.
At the first outbreak of this War
of Secession Captain
Benham applied for active service, and was assigned by his
General—the present distinguished Commander of the Army—to the charge of
fortifying the prominent military point—Cairo,
Illinois. He there called attention to the importance of Bird's
Point, as bearing on the defense of Cairo. But about the middle of May, under
General McClellan's orders, Captain Benham repaired early to Western Virginia,
as chief of the staff of General Morris, who is himself known as a high graduate
of West Point. As chief engineer of that army he at once applied himself to the
study of the country—its roads, resources, and obstacles.
Finally, while in command of the
advanced body of General Morris's troops, Captain Benham effected his crowning
effort, the victory at Carrick's Ford, which it is known resulted in the death
of the brave Garnett, and the complete rout of his army.
In September the brave
General Rosecrans was in chief command, and the
battle of Carnifex took place. Here Benham fought conspicuously in the front,
and was eager, if General Rosecrans had thought it prudent to consent, to bring
on a general engagement, which, however, was postponed until morning; but in the
night General Floyd, satisfied with his defeat, dextrously retreated.
The zealous services of Captain
Benham through his whole career, and his military capacity, have attracted the
attention of the Government, and he has been created Brigadier-General of
Volunteers.
GENERAL NELSON, U.S.A.
WE publish on
page 796 a
portrait of GENERAL
NELSON, of Kentucky, who is now commanding a brigade of United States
forces. General Nelson is a native of Kentucky, and served in the United States
Navy for many years. On the outbreak of the rebellion he offered his services to
the Government in any capacity in which they might be required ; and he was
accordingly intrusted with the delicate and important duty of introducing arms
into his native State to arm the Union men. This task was performed
successfully, in spite of various obstacles arising from the hostility of the
Executive and a large number of the leading men of the State. Lieutenant Nelson
was then authorized to recruit troops for the Government service in Kentucky. He
worked so well that he was soon at the head of a regiment of well-drilled
troops, and soon afterward of a brigade. His latest exploit was the attack and
dispersion of a rebel corps d'armee near Piketon, Kentucky.
BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Out special artist at Hilton
Head, South Carolina, has been to
Beaufort, and sends us the sketches which we
reproduce on pages 788 and 789. He writes as follows concerning them
BEAUFORT AND ITS SCENES.
The landing-place for the
steamers which formerly ran inland between Savannah and
Charleston is now used by our forces as their
place of debarkation. Among the prominent buildings is the Arsenal, which was
built by the United States Government, and a part of which was used as a
light-house and buoy depot. It has since been used by the secessionists for
various military purposes.
On the arrival of the United
States steamship McClellan, Captain Gray, she was surrounded by boats loaded
with fruits, sweet potatoes, chickens, etc., gathered by the slaves, who
importuned the Captain to purchase their small but many cargoes. Captain Saxton,
the Quarter-master of the Division, accompanied the McClellan to Beaufort, and
succeeded in getting on board and in tow about 100,000 feet of valuable lumber.
The Street In Beaufort displays
the prison, etc., and which, like all the other buildings, was deserted by the
whites.
The rebel look-out was in the
belfry of the Baptist Church, which commanded a view of the town, river, shell
road, etc. On being visited by our party an empty decanter, two glasses, and a
pitcher of water were found.
The Raising of the Flag was
performed by an officer of the McClellan, whose phiz is well known to all New
Yorkers.
THE FINAL HOME OF THE BRAVE WHO
FELL IN THE ENGAGEMENT OFF HILTON HEAD.
The braves who felt on the 7th of
November are buried in a beautiful sequestered spot near the Pope mansion, now
occupied as the head-quarters of the Division. The graves are in the midst of
live oaks, palmettos, luxuriant vines, wild roses, and tropical flowers. Neat
head-boards mark the resting-place of each, the most prominent of which is the
grave of John M. Whittemore, Assistant-Engineer of the Mohican, the only officer
killed, who fell while standing by the bell-pull of the engine, and heroically
cheering the men at the midship guns. He was killed instantaneously, as he
uttered his last words—" Give it to them, boys!" He was born in Cambridgeport,
Massachusetts, and was the son of the late Rev. Thos. Whittemore.
THE LIGHT-SHIP AT MARTIN'S
INDUSTRY, OFF THE ENTRANCE TO PORT ROYAL, SOUTH CAROLINA.
The light-ship which is to be
placed off the entrance to
Port Royal harbor is of the ordinary size, and will
display two bright white lights, which can be seen at a distance of from twelve
to fifteen miles. She will be armed with four rifled cannon, and, to prevent the
rebels from boarding her, nettings will be placed around her, above the rail.
Her crew will consist of about twenty persons in addition to the light-keepers.
On each side the words "Martin's Industry" will be painted, as she will be
placed on the edge of a sand-bar bearing that name. When in position this will
be the only light in use on the Southern coast.
IMPORTANT FACTS. — Constant
writing for six months is done cheaper with Gold Pens than with Steel Pens ;
therefore, it is economy to use Gold Pens.
The Gold Pen remains unchanged by
years of continued use, while the Steel Pen is ever changing by corrosion and
wear; therefore, perfect uniformity of writing is obtained only by the use of
the Gold Pen.
The Gold Pen is always ready and
reliable, while the Steel Pen must be often condemned and a new one selected;
therefore, there is great saving of time in the use of the Gold Pen.
Gold is capable of receiving any
degree of elasticity, so that the Gold Pen is exactly adapted to the hand of the
writer; therefore, the nerves of the hand and arm are not injured, as is known
to be the case by the use of Steel Pens.
See "The Pen is Mightier than the
Sword," in the next column.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
AGENTS WANTED—to sell Yale's Flag
of our Union and Military Gift and Stationery Packages. Agents who are now
selling imitations, put up by other parties, are respectfully requested to send
us their address and we will forward them a sample with circular, which will at
once satisfy them that they can make more money and give better satisfaction by
selling our packages than any others in market. Address J. W. YALE, Proprietor,
Metropolitan Gift Book Store, Syracuse, New York.
GENTLE DORA !—DARLING MAGGIE !
Mrs. Mary J. Holmes's Popular Stories.
DORA DEANE
AND
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In one neat 12mo Volume. 474 pages. Price $1.
Mrs. Holmes endeavors to touch
the heart, to take what is pure and excellent and hold it up to the reader in
contrast with what is vile and deceptive. And in this she excels. The fireside,
we are sure, will thank her heartily for these books, and preserve them with
religious strictness, for they are entertaining as well as instructive.
Also ready, uniform in style with
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1 Sent free of postage on receipt of price.
C. M. SAXTON, Publisher,
No. 25 Park Row, New York.
A MOST POWERFUL ARM, WHICH CAN BE
carried constantly about the person without inconvenience or danger.
Length four inches, scarcely more than that
of the barrels. It is the most compact, safe, and powerful Pocket
Revolver ever made; weighs only eight ounces,
charged with cartridges, which can be purchased in any city or large
village, each barrel rifled, gain twist and sighted. Will penetrate one inch of
pine at one hundred and fifty yards.
Retail price, Plated, with 100 cartridges, $10.00
" " Blued, " " "
9.50 Trade supplied. T. W. MOORE, 426 B'way, N. Y.
The Raising of the Flag was
performed by an officer of the McClellan, whose phiz is well known to all New
Yorkers.
Cloaks! Cloaks!
BRODIE
has made his
Grand Opening
of
Fall and Winter Cloaks,
at his
OLD STAND,
300 Canal Street,
and
His Palace of Fashion,
Under the 5th Avenue Hotel,
Cor. of 23d Street,
New York.
To Army and Navy Officers.
TIFFANY
& CO., Nos. 550
and 552 Broadway, have in store, and are receiving by every steamer, SWORDS,
"warranted to cut wrought iron," from Salingen ; Passants,
Cap Ornaments, and other Embroideries, from Paris;
Gold Epaulettes and Navy Lacer, &c., from London.
Orders by mail promptly filled, and goods forwarded to all
parts of the loyal States.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION to all women afflicted with female weakness, or uterine
disease, or irregularities, will be
received by inclosing a postage stamp to JOSHUA F. BRIDGE, M.D., Resident
Physician Graefenberg Company, No.
2 Bond Street, N. Y.
DO YOU WANT' LUXURIANT WHISKERS OR MUSTACHES?—My Onguent will
force them to grow heavily in six weeks (upon the smoothest face) without
stain or injury to the skin. Price $1—sent
by mail, post free, to any address, on receipt of an order. R. G.
GRAHAM, No. 109 Nassau Street, N.
Y.
A New Cartridge Revolver,
Carrying Six Balls (80 to the pound). Any one wanting
a superior Pocket or Belt Arm will find this to be the best
in the market. Price
$12.00. Send for circular.
MERWIN & BRAY, Agents, 245 Broadway, N.
Y.
COMMERCIAL
TRAVELLERS wanted. Large commission,
honorable business. Circular sent, A.W. Harrison, Phila.
" The PEN is Mightier
than the Sword."
THE GOLD PEN—THE BEST OF ALL PENS.
MORTON'S GOLD PENS.
The Best Pens in the World.
On receipt of any of the following sums in cash or post-stamps, the subscriber
will send by return mail, or otherwise
as directed, a Gold Pen or Pens,
selecting the same according to description, viz.:
GOLD PENS, WITHOUT CASES.
For 25 cents, the Magic Pen ; for 38 cents, the Lucky
Pen ; for 50 cents, the Always-Ready Pen ; for 75 cents, the Elegant Pen
; and for $1, the Excelsior Pen. The sizes are, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
THE SAME PENS IN SILVER-PLATED EXTENSION
CASES, WITH PENCILS.
For 50 cents, the Magic Pen; for 75 cents, the Lucky Pen ; for $1, the
Always-Ready Pen ; for $1.25, the Elegant Pen; and for $1.50, the Excelsior Pen.
These are well-finished, good writing Gold Pens, with Iridosmin Points, the
average wear of every one of which will far outlast a gross of the best Steel
Pens.
The name "A. Morton,"
"Number," and "Quality" are stamped on the following Pens, and the Points are
warranted for six months, except against accident. The
numbers indicate size only: No. 1 being the smallest, No.
6 the largest, adapted for the pocket ; No. 4 the smallest,
and No. 10 the largest Mammoth Gold Pen, for the desk. Long and medium
Nibs of all sizes and qualities. Short
Nibs of Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7, and made only of first quality. The
engravings are fac similes of the sizes and styles.
GOLD PENS, WITHOUT CASES.
For 75 cents, a No. 1 Pen, 1st quality, or a No. 3 Pen, 3d quality.
For $1, a No. 2 Pen, 1st quality, or a No. 3 Pen, 2d quality, or a No. 4 pen 3d
quality.
For $1.25, a No. 3 Pen, 1st quality, or a No. 4 Pen, 2d
quality, or a No. 5 Pen, 3d quality.
For $1.50, a No. 4 Pen, 1st quality, or a No. 5 Pen, 2d
quality, or a No. 6 Pen, 3d quality.
For $1.75, a No. 5 Pen, 1st quality, or a No. 6 Pen, 2d quality.
For $2.25 a No. 6 Pen, 1st quality.
THE SAME GOLD PENS IN SILVER EXTENSION
CASES, WITH PENCILS.
For $1.50, a No. 1 Pen, 1st quality, or a Nor 3 Pen, 3d
quality.
For $1.75 a No. 2 Pen, 1st quality, or a No. 3 Pen, 2d quality, or a No. 4 Pen,
3d quality.
For $2, a No. 3 Pen 1st quality, or a No. 4 Pen, 2d quality,
or a No. 5 Pen, 3d quality.
For $2.50, a No. 4 Pen, 1st quality, or a No. 5 Pen, 2d quality, or a No. 6 Pen,
3d quality.
For $3, a No. 5 Pen, 1st quality, or a No. 6 Pen, 2d quality.
For $3.50 a No. 6 Pen, 1st quality.
GOLD PENS, ALL 1st QUALITY, IN SILVER-MOUNTED DESK-HOLDERS.
For $2, a No. 4 Pen; for $2.25, a No. 5 Pen ; for $2.75,
a No. 6 Pen ; for $3.50, a No. 7 Pen.
For $4, a No. 8 Pen. for $5, a No. 9 Pen ; and for $6, a No. 10 Pen.
The "1st Quality" are pointed with the very best Irodosmin
Points, carefully selected, and none of this quality are sold with the
slightest imperfection which skill and the closest scrutiny can detect.
The "2d Quality" are superior to any Pens made by him previous to the year 1860.
The "3d Quality" he intends shall equal in respect to Durability, Elasticity,
and Good Writing Qualities (the only
true considerations) any Gold Pens made elsewhere.
In regard to the Cheap Gold Pens, he begs leave to say
that, previous to operating his New and Patented Machines,
he could not have made as Good Writing and Durable
Pens, for the price, had the Gold been furnished gratuitously.
Address A. MORTON,
No. 25 Maiden Lane, New York. FOR SALE by all dealers in this line throughout
the country.
Any one sending a single letter post-stamp will receive
a circular with the engravings above referred to.
COOLEY'S Cabinet Printing Office for small Priners
and Amateurs, the best thing out. Send for Circulars. J. G. COOLEY & CO.,
1 Spruce Street, N. Y.
!!!For Beautiful White Teeth!!!
Use Thurston's Tooth Powder.
FOR HARD AND HEALTHY GUMS,
Use Thurston's Tooth Powder.
Price 25 cents.
F. C. WELLS & CO., 115 Franklin Street, N. Y.
The Current and Back Numbers of Harper's
Weekly can be had of J. P. HUNT, Wholsale and Retail News Agent, Masonic
Hall, Fifth St., Pittsburg, Pa.
A sure cure for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and Salt Rheum.
Wholesale Agents F. C. WELLS & CO., 115 Franklin St., New York. Sold by
Apothecaries everywhere.
500 Agents Wanted!
Something New ! Patent Work Holder, made of The New Gold, and 5 other curious
inventions. Address (send stamp) SHAW & CLARK, Biddeford, Maine.
TO CONSUMPTIVES. — A Clergyman having cured his son of Consumption in its worst
stages, after being given up to die by the most celebrated
physicians, desires to make known the mode of cure, which proves
successful in every case to those afflicted with
Coughs, Colds, and Consumption, and he will send it free of charge to all
who desire it and will forward him their address. Address
DANIEL ADEE, 378 Pearl Street, New York.
The New issue of Postage Stamps, of all denominations, for sale. Apply to HARPER
& BROTHERS, Franklin Square, N. Y.
AT GIMBREDE'S Stationery Depot and Card Engraving Establishment, 583 Broadway, a
Box of Initialed Note Paper and Envelopes, six varieties, forwarded free of
charge on receipt of Three Dollars.
588 Broadway, Gimbrede's Wedding Cards, Unsurpassed for Beauty and Finish.The Raising of the Flag was
performed by an officer of the McClellan, whose phiz is well known to all New
Yorkers.
The New England Family Newspaper.
The Springfield Republican
for 1862.
Daily, Tri-Weekly, and Weekly.
The SPRINGFIELD (Mass.) REPUBLICAN may not hesitate
to claim position as the first and most distinctive of New
England Journals. In the scope and adaptation of its
news; in the choice of its subjects for editorial discussion
and the manner in which it treats them; in the great variety of its contents;
and in the prominence it gives to
practical, moral, and religious questions, to literature, to
gardening and farming, and to every theme of practical and theoretical interest
to the people of New England,
The REPUBLICAN has sought successfully to become their
guide, companion, and friend, whether at home or abroad.
Among the peculiar leading features of The REPUBLICAN
are, a full summary of New England News, arranged by
counties and states; an elaborate and comprehensive Editorial
Review of the Week; Special Correspondence of a
high character from Boston, New York, and Washington;
a weekly review and summary of all Religious Movements;
original papers on Husbandry; summaries of new ideas and inventions in Science
and Mechanics; a weekly article on Books, Authors, and Art; and an abundance of
original literary articles, both of prose and poetry, with
carefully selected miscellanies from the freshest books and
magazines.
The editorial corps of The REPUBLICAN numbers six individuals,
including Dr. J. G. Holland, the popular "Timothy
Titcomb" of literature and lecturing.
TERMS.—For the DAILY—one copy, one year, $5. Ten copies to one address, one
year, $40.
For the TRI-WEEKLY (published on Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday mornings)—one copy, one year, $3; ten copies to one address,
$25.
For the WEEKLY REPUBLICAN—one copy six months,
$1; one year, $2 ; two copies to one address, one year, $3. To clubs by
mail—five copies to one address, one year, $7 ; ten copies, $12; twenty copies,
$20.
All orders must be accompanied with the cash. Specimen copies sent on
application.
SAMUEL BOWLES & COMPANY,
Publishers, Springfield, Mass.
FRIENDS OF SOLDIERS!
All Articles for Soldiers at Baltimore, Washington, Hilton Head, and all other
places, should be sent, at half rates, by HARNDEN'S EXPRESS, No. 74 Broadway.
Sutlers charged low rates.
$150 PER MONTH made by enterprising
agents selling DOWNER'S HEMMER and SHIELD for hand sewing. Protects the
finger and makes a beautiful hem. Sample sent on receipt of 25 cents. Address A.
H. DOWNER, No. 442 Broadway.
Personal.—For free circulars and honorable business
at a liberal salary, write HARRIS BROTHERS , Boston, Mass.
Card to Country News-Dealers.
The New York Mercury.
In consequence of the refusal of ROSS & TOUSEY to
furnish lists of their country agents to the publishers of
THE MERCURY—who desired to supply the newsmen dealing with them with the
same quantities of posters, show-cards, and circulars that are forwarded from
our office to agents who receive their supplies from the other
New York wholesale dealers—those gentlemen have ceased
to be Agents for the sale of THE NEW YORK MERCURY.
The trade will continue to be supplied, as always heretofore, through the more
enterprising-packing establishments
of
H. DEXTER & CO.,
HAMILTON, JOHNSON & FARRELLY.
JOHN F. FEEKS & CO.,
L. N. SHEAR & CO.,
WILLIAM SKELLY,
OKIE, DAYTON & JONES,
SAMUEL YATES, and
R. M. DE WITT,
as well as direct from the office of the publishers and proprietors,
CAULDWELL, SOUTHWORTH & WHITNEY,
Nos. 46 and 48 Ann Street, New York.
$75 A MONTH !-I WANT TO HIRE AGENTS in every County at $75 per month and expenses,
to sell a new and cheap Sewing Machine. Address (with stamp)
S. MADISON, Alfred, Maine.
Commencement of Volume XXIV HARPER'S
NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE,
For December, 1861.
Its unparalleled circulation from month to month, and
a constant demand for back Numbers and complete Sets,
evince that HARPER'S MAGAZINE meets the wants of the
great body of American readers. No change will therefore
be made in its general character. The Magazine contains
at least twice the amount of matter of the leading English Monthlies. It
it therefore enabled to present the
best productions of European Novelists and Essayists, besides
furnishing a larger amount of original matter than
is given in any other Magazine of the day. Each Number
contains an amount of reading equal to that in an ordinary
octavo volume, with abundant Pictorial Illustrations
of every subject in which the Artist can aid the Writer. More than Seven
Thousand Illustrations have already appeared in the Magazine.
Any Number will be sent by Mail, post-paid, for Twenty-five Cents. Any Volume,
comprising Six Numbers, neatly bound in Cloth, will be sent by Mail, to any part
of the United States within 3000
miles of New York, post-paid, for Two Dollars per Volume. Complete Sets
will be sent by Express, the freight at the charge of the purchaser, at a
Discount of Twenty-five per Cent. from the above rate.
Twenty-three Volumes, bound uniformly, extending from
June, 1850, to November, 1861, are now ready.
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