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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27

We learn that the Hon. Mr.. Washbmns 80 ~. y.
Van Wych Committee j. In this city stopping at the or IN
House tina. his object to Inquire into the agso Won
aynsd participation OF correspondent OF THB SsT' an
TRsUss in Quarternsser's contracts last sunmsr
tina, for this purpose hs sought tho testimony Of ssntsn
resident here who supposed 70 Know s0me1hDs on
subject 81 Lous DenocIas La
We are glad to learn that the Van WICK
Committee have 90 far completed their larger
Investigations that their present Chairman can
be spared to 60 from Washington to st. Louis,
with secretaries and stenographer, at an expense
to the Treasury of $500 or more, beside what
is 10 dear to the Congressional heart viz:
mileage to look after one Of the correspondents
of THE TRIBUNE.
We hope that if Mr. Washburne finds out
that any correspondent of ours was engaged in
contracts last Summer, he will promptly dis.
close both the fact and tho evidence. If the case
is fairly made out, that correspondent shall be
discharged without grace, provided ne Is stu
in our service But We deem it proper to ID.
form Mr. Wasbburns that mouths ago we our
selves undertook to investigate the same report
which has now taken him to st. Louis, and
we then concluded tina! there WAS no truth IN
II. Should no now be moro successful in de-
tectisg the culprit, we trust he will lei us
know: bat Ne mus odd that there are per-
sons here and there world VINO pretend
10 he in our employn r.r, % m we would not
believe even if they sgore TO it, We pre-
sumo. however, that noue Of these roelrs is
STUART enough to take in he Investigating Com
mitt~e
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27

TIE Journal Of Commerce eorrects the report that
is editor had been arrested and conveyed to Wash
ingon to be tried for publishing ccntraband military
news No such events have occurred The report Is
equally erroneous with respect to The Sunday Mrr'
curry The proprietors Of that clever and en'esPris-
ing journal have not received any inlimalion that
they arc held guilty by tho authorities at Washing
ton, and are not aware tina! Lhsy have committed the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27

We print this morning the admirable speech
the other day delivered by Emerson Etheridge
ct Nashville, Tenn. He is not afraid TO say
that Slavery must 90 under If It's destruction
Ia necessary for tho good of the nation and
for the triumph Of true freedom.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27
Aetu2lork DULY Gribmls'
THURSDAY. MARCH q, 1869.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

no notice Gao be usen Of ANONYMOUS Concentration
intended for insertion must be authenticated
sy tns and address of tho ~rter-not nees'y oF
saotcsiiop. but sSusi snty for his good faith.
vecsuno; undertake rejected Communicates
All business letters icr should he addIsed 70
TAG TRIBUNE" Eew.Yori.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27

In the Senate yesterday, the debate being
upon the bill for the abolition of Slavery in the
District of Columbia, Mr.. Wilkinson Of Mime
sofa made strong speech in its favor, and
bed his ground well against the assaults of the
Virginia Senators.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27
The Battles Mt Newbern, N. G., aud Sugar
Greek,

rag SgMl-WEEKLY TRIBUNE of Friday, March
q, contains full aud graphic descriptions with diagrams Of
,is q action furnished By Special Correspondents
OF the ATE great battles at Nebern, N c. aud Sugar Ct,si
AlAln,.s Price IN wrapper. ready for n.is a.. cent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27

We give this morning, from Western papers,
a sketch Of the advance Of Gen. Grants army
with statements concerning the Union feeling
IN Tue Southwest
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27
d. Wendell PhiiIips's speech.

IaI SyMI-WEyXIr TRIBUNE of Friday, March
e., contains the Speech Of Wendell Philips At the Smith.
sOnian rsu,iOn IN Washington. Price wrappers rssdy
tor nsiNry, i've con.I
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27

Oar correspondent with Gen. Burnside gives
US an interesting letter concerning the deteuses
OF Newberu, including a sketch of the expedi-
ton to that place.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27

Mr. J. x. W.Exs, 2, the Po,tOfcs Oxford. n. T.. vii
furnish TER DALI SKAi.WEEKLr, and WsssLE 9siBUSs
Published fateA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27

fault which has been attributed to them. TIE NJ
curry let US add 10 one Of the most readable and =,
full weekly papers in the country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-27
DEPARTMENT COMMANDS.
The following order will avoid conilicts OF su'
thor,ty, already more than once threatened

ApgUraNr-GEssRAL'-O YslCR MSeh u
No J,In Ae changes recently msis IN tho boaud,iies@
the Department commands 1t may happen that troops oeions
,b Department may either 10 IL " may .l1iosso
pss. nio another. IL such the ssooPsG sA WI
coGau- under the command q the Genera saae ".ose "
Or. they have bean oresiius Bat sep 'eo 'ns'
tlvy viii 10 ruhdramn as sgoE tbs position they ny
occupy conc, within toe eeu,ro Of tie proper CemIsna'"
tho Deg.Tnle
- l. THOMAS. Al utsn' General
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

Is On the evening Of the 18th inst.
Gen. Mcclellan, accompanied by Gen
erals Smith and Hancock, TO lie in front
Of the Fifth Wisconsin Volunteers.
while they were on dress parade, and
addressed them as follows:
My LADS Il have come to thank
you for the bravery and discipline
which you displayed the other day
On that day you won laurels of which
you may well be proud only YOU,
but the army, the State and the coun-
try TO which you belong, Through
you We won the day, and Williams
burg shall be inscribed upon your BAN
ner. | cannot thank you too much,
ard 1 am sure the reputation your gal
lantry has already achieved will always
be maintained" ' .@@ ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

lB A young lady named McKo WIN
attended dance at Cohoos on Mon
day evering. After participating in a
cotlIllon she sat on the window sill 'sto
get a breath of fresh. air. In this po-
sitlon she lost her balance, but as she
was disappearing a young man by the
name of Johnson rushed to herarescue.
and seized her by the feet. He held
her IN this unpleasant position until
help arrived, and saved her from a snd
den death. Hiss McKown left Co.
hoos the next mornihg, and has not
been seen slnce.--Albany ~ "
Tlnaes. -. 30.
Perhaps the Times will be kind
enough to tell us what became Of John.
son. - ... ..s.a>...
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

AVERY HousE.-We desire to re-
assure our readers that the Avery
House, at Stevens Point, is the best ho-
tel, with the best landlord, clerk and
servants, in Northern Wisconsin, :
What Avery don't know about "keep-
ing TAVERN" isn't worth learning. He
has been supplying his table for the
past month, from his own garden, with
lettuce, radishes, onions, etc. A more
cnterprising, entertaining, attentive and
ohliglng host is difficult to find. Eli,
OFT, too, knows his biz
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

BARBEE SHoP. new barber shop
has been opened in the rooms over the
Post Office, by Mr.. VIM. H. jenkins,
Of Milwaukee. Mr.. Jenkins is an ex-
perienced barber; and we commend
him to those wishing to get-shayed or
shampooned.-Stepesas Point Piaery.
We were informed at the Point, the
other day, that Swayze did the sham
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

A REBEL PRISONER SHOT At Camp
RANDALL.-One Of the rebel prison
ers was shot at Camp Randall this
morning by Private Wicks of Captain
Benefits company, who was acting as
one of the sentrics. The circumstanc-
es, as We hear them, are briefly as fol-
lows: ...... s..t,a .-. ~.....
One of the prisoners was intrudinc
IN a certain nameless respect upon the
sentfy's beat. The sentry ordered him
of. Upon this another prisoner, a
brother Of the first mentioned. steppod
forward and commenced abusing the
sentry in the foulest language he was
capable Of using, applying the most OPP
probious epithets to him. Whereupon
Wlcks raised his musket and shot the
offender dead on the spot. -
we hear that some of the prisoners
have been quite insolent. of late. The
sentrles have been ordered, we are
told, to fire npon prisoners who assail
them IN this manner. and the prisoners
duly notified accordingly. This is the
first instance where the order has been
carried into effect, though we hear that
sentry several days ago upon being
called d "Bnll Run son of a bitch'' bv
a prlsoner, snapped his musket at HIM,
winch missed fire, on account of de-
tectlve ccp.--lNu0iso7a Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

The rams on the Mississippi. an
pear to have made mutton of two ~
three Of our gunboats. We are ol.d
to know that six of an improved. brea n
have left Louisville to try the seSonth
Downs" IN a bunting contest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

Providence, May 2s.-Gov. William
Spragne was to-day elected IT Sta,aa
Senator TOR six years from the 4th of
March next, when the term Of Senator
Simmons expires. He receiyed 90 votes
ont OF lo3. There was no regular nom.
inationsin opposition. .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

per's Ferry and Williamspors. He con
firms all we have heard i'll regard to
the rebel force here. -
We all crossed the Potomac safely
men, trains and all-making q march
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

s7T The Christian Banner, publish
ed at Fredericksburg, Va, was suspen-
z ded May 8, 1881, in consequence of
the editors loyalty to the Union, and
his refusal to aid in plunging Virginia
into the vortex Of secession. Just one
year from that day its publication is re-
sumed. In his article announcing it,
the editor remarks:
When we closed our Office twelve
months ago, the secession .fag, the en-
bIem Of all folly, was waving over our
city-to-day the american F2dg-the
Stars and ,Stripes-the proud emblem
of a nations greatness-the Flag which
our fathers won through blood and
death-the Flag which our fathers low
cd-the Flag which all nations honor
the Flag under which we were born
and have lived forty=fye years, save
one, now floats proudly over US. Long
may 1t wave over the land Of the free
and the home. Of the brave-may it
wave over us, ourrchildren, or grand
children, and great children, till
Gabriers trump shall sound, and old
time shall end-then goodbye, old
ts'ne-honored Flag. Heaven is bet
ter place than America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31
--s-. - Headquarters Martinsburg,)
go -. May 25-2:4O P. N.
TO Hon. e. ~ Stanton - ----s

The rebels attacked us at daybreak
in great force, estimated at $4,000
consisting Of Ewell's and, .Jackson's iii.
visions. Our left and right wings stood
well for while, when two regiments
broke lines under the fire Of the enc.
my. The right wing fell back. and
were ordered to withdraw. They pass
ed through town in considerable con.
fusion, but reformed and continued the
march in good order to Martinsyille,
% miles distant. sx -. = : :
. Our entire force was less than 1000.
consisting of Cor don's and Donnelly's
brigades, with two regiments of eaval-
ry,. under Gen. Hatch, and two bate
ries of artillery. Our loss is consider
able, as was that OF the enemy. but
cannot now be stated. Ta - =
(Signed1 .ess.-~- BANKS.
q s. Headquarters Beyond MartinsburgJ $
"a May 25-5:45 P. III.
A prisoner captured. this morning
saws the rebel force in our rear viii be
strengthened, that their purpose Is to
enter MARYLAND at two points--Har-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

So PRtcss RAIsEp.--By unanimous
movement, the Cincinnati papers have
8, all raised their subscription prices, ow-
ing to the increase of expenditures and
the falling off in advertising. Most
people think the publishers are reapiEg
rich harvest during these war I'm ,,,,,. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

~ Straw berries are selling in Nil
wankeezat thirty cents per quar-. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31
The Homestead Bill.

The passage Of this measure has, at
last, become a fixed certainty. So long
delayed by the Vaccinations Of pro
slavery politicians, it is now made a
law by the frs, Congress that we have
had for many years which represents
the people, and not the pro slavery au-
tocrats The settlement of the terrific
ries Of the West by the free and intel
ligent laborcrs of the North, effectually
precludes the establishment Of human
bondage in that domain; and it is ow-
ing to this fact that the passage of this
act has been fonght-oif for so long a
time. As friends Of the working class
es, having no interest or sympathy but
in common with them, we hail this gio-
rious triumph Of Free Labor with JOY
.unspeakable. .-. ..., .-..-sF.--
Some of the principal features OF the
bill, which goes into effect on the first
day of January, 1868, are as follows :
Any one settling on a tract of govern
ment land Of 100 acres, and remaining
there five years, can have a deed of the
land at an expense not exceeding ten
dollars; any one who has ple-empted
any land can have deed as above
any one owning tract adjoining gov
eminent lard can have deed Of
enough Of such land to make out his
100 acres. ....- ...-.....
The bill is liberal but judicious, and
well adapted to secure the end for
which it was intended-the encourage
mcnt Of honest industry and the build
ing up Of happy and thriving commu-
mites in land now a wilderness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31
CAMP NEAR FokT RILEY, KANSAS,
May ii, '62.

NAMP ~ EAR L ORI hlLE1, KANSAS, {
May Il, '62.z
LIEUTENANT CHARLES NJ. WEBB:- -
DEAF SIR We, the undersigned
members Of Company G, Twelfth Reg
iment Wisconsin Volunteers, having
heard that you have resigned and are
about to leave US, take this method, Of
expressing to you our heartfelt regret
IN losing an officer whom We all esteem
SO highly.
As First Lieutenant Of this Company
you have been upright and faithful in
the discharge Of your duties, and y GU
have proved yourself an indnlgent,
warm hearted, generous friend-one
whom we have always regarded with
feelings OF respect and love. You will
ever have our best wishes for vonr fll-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

.YTo clean paint, smear a piece
OF hannel with common whiting, mix
ed to the consistency Of common paste
IN warm water. Rub the surface to be
cleaned quite briskly, and wash off;
with pure cold water. Grease spots
IN this way will be almost instantly re-
moved, as well as other filth, and the
paint will retain its beauty and brill
fancy nnirnpaired. "a zs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31
THE Pension BrLL.-The Pension

THE Pension BnL.-The Pension
Bill, as it has passed the lower House
Of Congress, provides for pensions to
disabled officers and men, or their sur
vising relatives, as prescribed, at the
following rates per month colonel, land
all above that rank, $50; major, s25 !;
captain, SCI lstslientenant, sly; I'd
lieutenant, SIS: non-commissoned
officers, prlYates aud musicians, S.
The rates for the naval service are snu-
liar ~ ~->1"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

Madison, May q.
Gov Solomon has to-day issued a
proclamation calling for another reei-
ment ofinfantry. Persons who can re-
cruit companies, or parts of companies,
in the shortest possible time, are invit-
ed to apply for recruiting appointments
as the time allowed for the organiza-
ton is short, $3.50 1--g s. a7az ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

JONAH NOT TOBACCO CHEwER,-
A preacher, whose text led him to
speak OF the prophet Jonah, remarked
Incidentally: 49, -
Il am of the opinion Jonah was a
clean!y Old man, neither smoking nor
chewing, from the fact that the fish re-
tanned him SO long in his stomach. If
the fish had swallowed the house we
are worshipping in, he no doubt would
have puked himself to death.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

= -, = -. New York, May q. :.
.Herald's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS that
the 4th Michigan regiment, in the re-
cent skirmish on the Chickahominy,
fought and routed an entire rebel brig
ade. z5s e-
i Petersburg papers report that on the
q 9th inst. eighteen of the Monitors
crew went ashore at City Point, and
were surprised by the rebels,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31
OF 80 miles. @r- .
N. p. BANKS,
Major-General.
Washington, MAY Is.

Ordered, by virtue of the authority
vested by an act of Congress, the Pres
ident takes military possession of all
the railroads in the United States, from
and after this date until further order
ed, and directs that the respective rail
road companies, their officers and ser
wants, shall hold themselves in readi-
ness for the transportation Of troops
and munitions of war, as may be or
dered by the military authority, to the
exclusion Of all other business. By or
der of the Secretary of War.
(Slgned) J. Nj. G. MEIGs.
PHILADELPHIA. Nav 25.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-08
LATER FROM PORT ROYAL.
Erags that nc will Kfnkc
Pu,asi.i in Thirty Days.

Tie steamer Star of the South arrived here on
Tuesday with Port Royal dates Of the 4th inst.
Among her pas engers are Msj-G Hunters stall.
Tie Ne,o Soufh denounces az untrue the report at
The North that Fort Sumter had been asssed.
Deserters from Savannah report the arrival there
Of Gen. Beauregard, who had made speech TO his
troops plejgng that he would retake Fort Pulaski
in 30 DAYS. The Fingal and another battery wouli
be ready in two weeks.
Col. Barton, with par, of bis 18th New-York
Regiment, had destroyed tie extensive salt works at
Bullion.
Two gunboats had shelled the Rebel battery at
Cranstons Bluff on the Savannah River
Three OF the eGomy's d scouts made their way from
the main land to Port Royal leland in the early part
Of the week. aud on cdnesday evening they fell into
the hands OF our pickeis The prisoners were taken to
Gen. Branuans heaquarters and questioned, bns
their statements are nc, received with much con-
hdence.
Some wholesome changes are contemplated by the
new regime not tie least of which Is the removal OF
the negro quarters beyond the eockade II is wisely
determined 10 put them by themselves, where they
can at once have more comfort and freedom for lm-
provenent, for 1t is designed as soon rs possible TO
educate ihem 10 se!i-respeeting Independence and
habits OF soli-Teance. Accordingly, spot bas been
selected near the DTyton plantation for Negro
village.
They are to build their own houses, aud will prob
ably be encouraged 10 establish their own poice,
under supervision Of their Superinie iendcnt. Il
teacher Ashbell Laudon. has been appointed, 10 be
paid from the Quarermasters Department, and TO
the proper conduct ol the school the dilgeut Com
mandiug General will himself attend Us a Govern
ment interest
Col. T.. W. Serrell Of the New-York Regiment Of
Volunteer Engineers, who had been suspended from
duty and was tired before general Court-Mar'ial
recently held at Beaufort, has been returned TO his
command
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-08
Lnte Intelligence from RichmomJ-Unensi-
mes. of Rebel iAufhorifics-Thc Advocates
Of Invasion silcn:-Movcmcnt OF Rebel
From Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent.
FoRTRFss MoSRoE, Oct. 6, 1869.
Tie latest intelligence from Richmond, not by the
papers IA file Of which sent yesterday, but through
private and trustworthy sources, leaves no doubt
that the Rebel authorities are in state Of great
essness on account Of the situation of affairs in
Upper Virginia. II is generally conceded that Lees
campaign Of INVASION on which lie entered in oppo-
slon to the views Of Davis but in conformity with
the demands Of those who were not content with
the defensive policy 10 which he stands committed
IL regarded as having resulted practically IN fail
nre Not only a failure 10 hold footing III Mary
land, but IN transferring the army long distance
uway, over which Plies of every description
nu.t be transported, while the mon army Is oler-
atiue with every advantage Ia this respect.
In Richmond the advocates Sf invasion and Of the
aggressive policy, who two weeks ago were jublaut
over the fact that the army had entered Maryland
were about 20 proceed into nsylyania, aie now
silent and their opposers the supporters OF the DAVIS
defensive policy are improving the OCCASION TO re-
mind everybody OF their superior wisdom. . We told
you 10 w ray they, aud are stronger now t1an ever
because Of their right TO cay so.
Ia view of the withdrawal Of troops almost TO the
last nen from Richmond, leaving the city wholly
unprotected new anxiety has arisen for tie safety
Of the Rebel capital. Within the last low day. all
sorts Of runors have prevailed three OF expeditions
against undcfended Richmond by WAY OF Fredercks-
burg and james River The collection Of a large
Union force at the former place has for some days
been believed while much oredenco ia given to the
report that force is about to leave Alexandria III
TRANSPORTS for James River.
TIE Withdrawal Of some portion Of Lees army for
the defense Of Richmond is much talked Of, wolfe
several hundred negroes have been put at work
erecting batteries at different points on the banks OF
the james TO impede the passage OF The expected eX-
petition.
Whether there IA ground or not for these fears on
the part Of tho Rebels they may serve to indicate
the true policy on our part. The nrprehenslons OF
the foe generally suggest the true points OF attack
MerImac No. . wac still at the dock AS late as the
ID inst, where she has been for some time IN irit-
less endeavors TO make her engines work. There Is
every reason TO suppose that her appearance need
not be apprehended Tor the present.
The proclamation of President Lincoln II beng
artuy used by the leaders TO influence The minds OF
the people into obedience 10 tho new Consumption
law. The talk about retaliation, the black iag ana
the like was with tais object, nothing more.
Situated in the heart OF the finest producing region
of the continent and at tho Of the year when
the gsthered crops usually render every lhipg cheap