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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30

and prevent guerrilla bands from pursuing their
cowardly warfare against unarmed steamers
The Army of the District Of East Arkansas has
already commenced an important movement. Gen.
Steeles division is now embarking on steamers ior
The descent of the river to some point nearer the
future scene of conflict at Vicksburg In few day:
other divisions will follow, and the beginning OF
The new year will find the entire army at con-
venent point for cooperation with Gen. Grant
army in the reduction Of the last stronghold OF the
Mississippi.
The intention seems TO be indicated Of abandon
ing Helena altogether. Notwithstanding strong
fort has been built here-an earthwork-the place Is
not deemed to possess any strategic Importance. IL
does no. command the month Of any Of the navigabe
rivers Of Arkansas, and is no more than any otner
trading place along the river. A gunboet, it is be.
ley.d, will be sufficient for its protection, and II
may be that small garrison Of soldiers will be left
here. The late Post Commander, Col. Slack, ana
the Post Quartermaster, Capt. Rumble, have been
relieved and it ia now in reality longer military
post.
As we are about to leave Helena, cannot but re.
feet how many Of our brave comrades we shal!
leave here buried in the cemeteries aud around the
precincts of the town. More than would have
fallen in great battle have gently yielded up Their
lives 10 the maarious diseases of this eickiy neigh.
borbood. and thousands Of new.made graves VIII
show how much more fatal are the Influences OF
camp life, without active service, than the rsPio
marches aud active Scenes OF constant warfare
The poor con:rabands have suffered also. A great
many OF them have died. and rest in nameles.
graves. Att Nortn,we used to hear it reiterated
that the negro WAS not subject to The diseases Of the
southern climate in the same degree as the whits
man; bu, this is a great failacy. have seen Inc
blacks here suffering from bilious fever and fever
and aaue, and dying OF them, in the same manner
as the white men and in full large proportions tt
the whole number.
The appeal of the chaplain. for clothing for these
moor people has brought some twenty boxes OF bed
ding secondhand clothing and shoes for them, no
being distributed by the Acting Post Chaplain,
the Rev. Mr.. Forman, TO the most needy ana des1i'
int and TO The sick in their hospital. But wha
Will become Of these peopls when the army sgone
II they are left here they will probably be reduced
TO Slavery again until the force Of the Government
carries into effect the great Proclamation OF Free
dom. For their sakes. it is to be hoped that small
garrison OF soldiers will remain here, sufficient L
keep the Rebels of the neighborhood in wholesome
fear of limited States authority. GUiLBERr
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30

CINCINNATI, Dec. 26, 1867.
We have nothing new from the neighborLood OF
Lexington and the line Of the Covington Road. A
rumor il curren. here tonight that force Of guer
rilias have taken Glasgow, and are near Bowling
Green, with the evident intention Of breaking COM
Dunicatlou between Louisville and Nashville.
New Albany paper, just received, says there ~
no longer reason 10 doubt that the design of tie
Rebels IN Tennessee il TO make well-plsuned raid
upon the Lower Ohio towns. IL has direct lnfor-
nation Of such movement toward Paducah and
emlIhand, the object being to blockade the Lower
Ohio. Ii Is reported that there are over 2,OOO
Rebels scattered in Lyon, Caldwell, Trgg, Christian,
Hopkins and Grove Counties, which can be con-
centrated at short notice. There seems to be CON
hdefable danger 10 the principal Kentucky towns
on TIE Lower ONO from these bands OF Ruerrlllas.
a suincient number OF troops are being dispatcnea
70 points between Louisville and Henderson 10 pro-
'ecr, 1t Is hoped, tue border.
CAIRO, Dec. &C. 1862.
NO attack has yet been made On Columbus The
excitement is gradually dying away. The Rebel
force winch menaced IL now seems 10 have taken
another direction. From gentleman taken prisoner
al Ireaton, and who was detained by Forrest till
ne reached Union City, We learn the exact number
oil his force lie has 1000 mounted armed
WIN Colts REMOVING riiee, 5000 cavalry, and 10
pieces OF artillery, including two capt Ired at Tren
soh. II Cheaiham is with him lac has 10. been seen
py any one "eaehing Cairo.
lSDIAsAPOLIs Dec 26. 1862
Col. Gray Of the 4,h Indiana cavalry. attacked 4
part % Moigahs forces near Cave City, and cup
tofed seven men and hoTses. Col Shouks, Of the
i2th kentucky also attacked Morgan'g forces, kill
ing one &nd capturing nine. Our Ioss q nothing.
Bng Ten. Manson Las relieved Gen. Graaeer Of
bis command st Bowling Green. Gen. Granger is
ordered 10 report 70 Rosecrans al Nashville.
lelegfaphic communication il cut o1 between
Louisville aud Nashville.
- LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. "a, 1862.
John Morgan, will $500 Of his guerrillas, attacked
Aieu'''Col Smith at Elizabethtown, KY, yesterday
eoinmanding 80 men in stockade.
Alter a severe fight our forces retreated to the
Cour'House and buildings near IL. Their Losses are
moi Stated, and the result is unknown.
This city has been intensely excited all day by
mnitItudinous rumors Of skrmshes il various proxi-
mate localities. Headquarters at II o'clock tonight
wsrs unsdvisod Thereof, and utterly discreded Them
Reports from Memphis ray that our pickets have
oeen driven into tie Notifications, and that the
"eoeS nave been committing depredations there.
- LOUISVILLE, KY, Monday, Dec. 49, 1862.
me Journal Of this city says that the railroad
peses'work near Muldrsughs Hill, on the Louis
Vile and Nashville Railroad, was destroyed yester-
Gay BY John Morgan's forces.
zhe Journal expresses the opinion that Morgan
-"'a nSl advance " the Ohio River.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30
FROM TENNESSEE,
RUMOREO CAPTURE OF KNOXVILLE.
REPORTED FIGHTING IN KENTUCKY
MORGAN THE GUERRILLA IN A TIGHT PLACE
R0SECRANS DRIVING THE REBELS
LorIsvrLLn. Mond.y. Dec. %, 1876.

Louisville, Monday. Dec 20. 1862.
The Postmaster of Richmond, Ky, Gays Col.
Carter commanding brigade, has captured Knox
vile, Tenn, and destroyed four bridges and large
portion of the railroad track between Knoxville and
cambridge.
Gov. Morton of Indiana is here. II is not true tina;
he has ordered ont the militia Of Indiana reported
Passengers in train from Louisville to Sheperds
vile to-day report that they heard heavy firing uF
to o'clock this afternoon in the direction Of Lebanon
Junction, aud reports current that Col. Hsrlani
brigade Is in the rear of Morgans forces, and it is
supposed may have engaged them before this time
1t is rumored that portion Of Morgan's forces
are at Bardstown, and that they have destroyed g
portion Of the track near Elizabethtown.
The Rebels have been repulsed three miles from
Mumfordsville, and everything there 10 safe.
Gen. Rosecrans's forces have driven the Rebels
into Murfreesboro'.
!. is supposed Morgan lie skedaddling ont Of the
State.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30

IMPORTANT FROM TIE SOUTHWEST,
RETREAT Of GEN. GRANT CONFIRMED.
MEMPHIS MADE HIS BASE OF SUPPLIES.
ouR ADVANCE UP THE MISSISSIPPI.
PORT HUDSON CAPTURED.
.rnro,cu M TUE PIEET IN VICEEpVpC
PORT HUDSON CAPTURED.
APPROACH OF THE FLEET TO VICKSBUBG.
Repulse of the Rebels at Grand Junction
EVACUATION OF NEW-MADRID.
Magazine BlOwnUp and Barracks Burned.

CHICAGO, Monday, Dec ~, 1861
special dispatch from Cairo says the reports that
Gen Grant has fallen back TO the north side Of the
Tailahatchie are confirmed. Tie main body Of the
army arrived at Holly Springs several days ago. 1t
h supposed Gen. Grant will open the Memphis and
charleston Railroad TO Grand Junction, and make
Memphis mis- base of supplies.
A report has reached Memphis that heavy Union
force has assembled the Mississippi from New
Orleans, the naval portion of which is under COM
nand of Admiral Farragut; that Port Hudson has
fallen into Union hsnds, and that the feet has
reached point twelve miles below yicksburg.
This reported advance is confirmed by The Vicks.
burg Wig Of the 18th.
On the 2Oth the Rebels attacked the Union forces,
$50 in number,sat Daviess Mills, six miles south Of
Grand Junction. The enemy was repulsod. leaving
% dead and 80 wounded on the field. a number
were also carried of. The Union loss was trifng.
TIE Rebel Van Dorm is now believed to be be.
tween Bolivar and the Mississippi.
Tie Rebels hold the road between Columbia and
jackson, Tennessee.
New-Msdrid was evacuated yesterday. Part Of
the magazine was blown up and the barracks
burned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30

Other sources say that Morgan's forces that de-
stroyed the trestle-work were about 300.
Six hundred Union soldiers opposed them, bat
after slight casualties our forces surrendered.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Tie Journals statement Of the capture OF cannon
by the Rebels is untrue.
Headquarters here up to II o'clock this morning
have not been advised of the above destruction OF the
railroad trestle-work near Muldrsugh's Hill, but
circles, usually trustworthy, affirm it with great
positiveness.
If the statement lie true there will be no more rail-
road communication between here and Nashville for
at least 80 days.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30
Excitcmcni at AIeNsnGria-Sfoveine OF
stewGrf's Rebel Cavalry.

WssHIN0ToN, Monday, Dec. ~. 1862.
There WAS great excitement in Alexandria late
yesterday evening, growing out Of the hurried ar
rival there Of several of our cavalrymen and team
s,ers, the latter being mounted on horses cut from
their own wagons.
They represented that Sruarts Rebel cavalry,
with come light artillery, appeared at Patrick
Church, several miles from Mount Vernon, on Sat.
urdsy night, and on Sunday proceeded to Acolink,
which is only twelve miles from Alexandria, and
there attacked two three companies ofour troops
and that they captured wagon train at Occoquan
on Saturday.
There ia difficulty in arriving at the precise truth
owing to the many conflicting rumors in circulation
in regard to the matter.
But that Rebel reconnaissance appeared in that
neghborhood is beyond question, aud that the
Rebels created much alarm is equally certain.
Military men who have seen brief official tele-
grams from Dumfries say that it was the same
Rebel force which, several miles from that place,
made q Reconnaissance, driving in our cavalry
pckcts and killing four or 1--we of them.
The Rebels fearing capture by our troops which,
at one time was probable, left Tor oeeoquan and
Acotink, where they made their alarming DEM
onstrations.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30
TROII Arkansas.
GucrriIIas Fire Into the sfenmcr Mill
Hoy, Killing Two Cotton Dealers and
Wounding an Engineer-Thc Army OF
East Arkansas Moving Toward Vicks-
bmrg-Thc Abandonment Of Helena
Soldiers, Gravcs-Whnt Will BecoHc
Of the Contrabaudst

From Our Special touesIOnceet
HELENA, Ark. Dec. 90 1907
Our mabOat was turned back yesterday in con-
sequence Of al attack on the steamer Mill Boy by
gue.rillas at Commerce Landing, so miles north Of
this place, on the Mississippi side Of the river.
Gen. German, the new commander, Immediately
ordered detachment Of tho 47th Indiana, under
COL Slack, to proceed up the river on the boat and
destroy the place, capture the inhabitants and all
persons found to have arms, and bring them to
Helena. The Mill Boy at the time of the attsck WA
at the Landing to Lake Oh cotton, but Immediately
backed into the stream. About 90 guerrillas APP
reared on the bank and fred 40 shots into the boat
killing DR.. Lindsay of Memphis and another
gentleman who had come down to purchase cotton,
aud wounding an engineer on tho boat. DIR. Lind
say il faid TO have been friend TO the Secessionsts
In this case as IN that Of Matt Ward. they killed
come Of their own people, and the circumstance Is
remarkable as the shot took elect through the cabin
Of the boat. The policy of visiting the locality
where these outraqes are perpetrated with signal
vengeance, and of encouraging the well.dispoSed
to peaceful tendencies by limited supply Of their
wsn,a along tie river, is considered good one,
making il the interest VI the people " discourage
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30

GEy. McNrILL.-7he 81. Johns On. b. Morn
ae Nsrs Of date contains sketch OF some circum
stances connected with tho life OF Gen. Mcneil Of the Union
army who not long ago caused zen Ccnede' to be shot
|, ia stated that no native Of Halifax aud that his father
WAS halter and carried business hero. His wa.
James Mcneil. The Nsr, says:
The son Of the latter (Gen. McNsi eft Halifax for the
United Stges in the year 1882. then twenyon old.
lie was naturally very smart shewd and Of line appearance
After living n New-Yok he proceeded West werc he ae'
cumuated large property and finally found his way into
the American Militia and from Lieutenant through the
different grades to DO MsorGenea He has sisters still
living in New York. lie is 81 years Of age. Our In
ogmsnt knew him we'll FROM child and has watched his
career from tha. time until the present
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30

ROBBERY AND MURDER IN TrssrssrE.-On the
Goth inst bold and arocous murder committed ut
Whites Greek, Nashville. by dressed sol
der. The gang arrived at the house OF the Rev Jefferson
Wagner II p. No. and into the house and demanded
hts money He gave them 800 The robbers then e bu;
reaching the gate Of them called out TO Mr. Wagner
and cndcsvored to get up quarrel with him. charging him
with having stolen his horse In tho dispute Of the party
shot the reverend gentleman when they all proceeded the
residence OF Mr. EnOch Cunningham and perpctraed rob-
berry The maraude possessed Of the countsrgn for
tho day. witch enabled them pass the ekss They have
pet yet btso detected
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30
The Mcdowell Court of Inquiry.

WAsHiSTKON, Monday, Dec. =, IDE.
In tho Mcdowell Court Of Inquiry to-day nothing
new was elected from the cross.examination Of Gen.
Sigo His replies were repetitions Of his previous
testimony, or dry details, the significance Of which
may not fully appear until all the evidence shall
have been obtained.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30
Rebel Mail Line Broken Up-GuerriIlas
Killed.
uerriIlas

The following dispatch has been received ut head
quarters, st. Louis:
Pnor KNoB Dec. a. 1902.
To Gen. CARR: Col. Lindsay has jusl returned
from his scout. He did not succeed in finding the
horses, but drove gang of guerras INTO e hands
of another scout from Roa, who killed ten Of them
among them some of the worst characters in the
country lie also found and broke up the Rebel
mail line between st. Louis and Little Rock
JOHN Is. CRAY, Colonel Commanding Post.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30
New Block ade Runner mt Sc. Johns.

Sr. johns, n. f., Monday Dec. " lIt7
The screw steamer Princess Royal arrived here on
the 10Th, thirteen days from London. She is about
400 tuns register, and bias cargo of 500 tuns. She
took in here 200 tuns of coal and few tuus Of cod
fish. She sails Tomorrow it is alleged, for Halifax.
She is splendid vessel, and well adapted for run
ming the blockade.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30
The California Treasure mt 8spinwa'i-
The u. n. Armed steamer Connecticut
70 be scnt for IL.

William T. Coleman g. Co., Of this city have re.
ceved the following dispatch from Secretary
Wclles:
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Monday, Dec %. ie6,.
N,ur,. WV T. COLEMAN 4 Co., Wall Tteei, Ncl,-lors:
On The Gr,, day OF January the armed steamer Conueccu
will proceed 10 Aspilwa 70 bring TO Ne" OH ne treasure
which may DO there Tho Department desires authority from
shippe rs 10 gel the treasure: Very respectfully
GIDEON wELLES, Secretary Of tie Navy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-30
The Rebels I'm Clovcr-Their Bravado-
What it Means-spades arc Trumps-
Mcnaeed Attack mt Falmouth.

HRApeuARrxKs RIGnr GRAND DIVISION, Dec. o. 1852.
Ali at once, as if by miracle the Rebel army
seems to have been supplied with an abundance Of
new wall tents, which they are hourly exposing 10
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-23
ADMoNITIoN OF JACKSON.
rFarewell Address. March a. 1897, |

"But the Constitution cannot be maintained nor the
Union preserved IN opposition to public feeling, By the
mere exeron Of the o0eroivo powers conhded to the
General Government 1he foundations must be laid 10
the affections Of the psVple in the security which II
gives e liberty and property IN every quarter OF the
country; and In the faernal attach ments which the
citizens Of the states bear to another
beTs OF ore political family, mutually contributing to
promote the happiness OF each ether Hence, the ci-
Eens OF each State should studiously avoid everything
calculated to wound the sensibiliy offend the Just
pride of the people Of other States; and they should
frown npon any proceedings within their own borders
likely TO disturb toe tranquility OF their political breth
rem in othtr portionJ OF the Unlon
"In country extensive a. the Uuited Btaes, and In
pursuits 80 varied the internal regulations Of the several
States must frequently dier from another 10 i'm
portant particulars and this difference Is unavoidably
Increased by tho varying principles upon which the Amer
lean colonies originally planted; principles which
rad taken deep root In their social relations before the
Revelation snd the reiore Of necessity, influencing III r
policy since they became free and independent steeg.
But each State has the unqueSonRble right to regulate
its own internal concerns according to Its peasure
and while II not interfere with the rights of the peo
pie OF other States the rights Of the Union, every
State must be the sole Judge OF the measures proper 10
secure the safety OF Its citizens and promote their hapi
ness; and all efforts the part Of the people OF other
States to cast odium upon their Institutions, and all
calculated TO disturb their rights OF property
put In jeopardy their peace and internal tranquility
are In direct opponon to the spirit In which the Union
was formed and must endanger Its safety, Motives OF
philanthropy may be assigned for this unwarrantabe In
and weak men may persuade for
moment that they laborng In the cause Of human
ty and asserting the rights Of the human race, butevey
one upon sober reflection, will zee that nothing but
mischief can come from these improper assaults upon the
feelings and rights Of others. Rest assured that the
men found busy In this work OF dscoTd are not worthy
your confidence and deserve your sronghst reproba
ion."
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-23
CREED OF JEFFERSON.
inaugural Address, March 4, 1901 ]


ut Is proper you should understand what deem the
essential principles OF our Government and consequent
y those which ought to shape its administration. lWll
compress them within the narrowes compass they VIII
bear-sating he general principle but not all Its imi
tations! -
Equal and exact justice to all men Of whatever State
or persuasion, religious or political.
Peace commerce and honest friendship with all ma
tons, entanglng alliances with none
1.-THE support Of the State Governments In all their
rights the most important adminlstations for our DO
mesc concerns and the sures bulwarka against all anu
republican tendencies.
whole constitutional vgor, the sheet anchor OF our
peace at home and safety abroad.
Jealous care of the right OF election by the people
mild and safe correction OF abuses which are Topped on
by the sword Of revolution where peaceabe remedies are
unprovided.
Absolute acquiescence in the decisions Of the malori'
IT, the vital principle OF republics from which tnere no
appeal but to form the vital principle and immediate
IA well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace,
and for the first moments Of war till regulars may re-
lieve them. ,--H
The supremacy Of the civil over military authority
Economy in the public expense, that labor may be
lightly burdened. ~
Ths payment Of our debts and sacred preseva
tion Of the public faith.
"Encouragement Of agriculture, aud Of commerce as
It's handmade.
"The diffusion Of information and arnignment Of all
abuses at the bar OF the public reason.
Freedom Of religion, freedom Of the press and free
dom OF person under the protection Of the hdbeds co'
pbs, and trial by juries impartiay selected.
"fhese principles form the bright constellation which
has gone before and guided our steps through an age
Of revolution and reformation. The wisdom OF our
sages and blood of heroes have been devoted to their
attainment. They should be the creed Of our political
faith, the text Of civic instruction, the touohstone by
which to try the services Of those we rust and should
we wander from them in moments Of Of alarm,
let rs hasten to retace our steps and TO regain e ROAD
which alone leads to peace, liberty and safety"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-23

A..
All Ohio with degraded population % compee VIZ
these same soldiers upon tnelr fe'ufh w PsAs~'''
avocations OF Ie. .,....,., ,h... v,a.r. %. can
HssossS, cOna.mn xTS. tbe reissi of cur General A.
semny % ProniD'' " 'A"' u'o '.''s- y
20 this nIas. mr., -. a., ooro.sa N hsirv taxed 10
os.dav ~ rssso sIsvss with sll due re-
purchase lne i . w ,h,nh ibSt such
speot Iot ~. sn " ,s.,,,,a..S t,nnoi,,ic and NM
meeanH "0aia W Sn''n'u'ANOA~" '-PS
.sozr.f That tbs upuarallelsd frauds and pecu,
. ~ no.srosps rsvsaied Nv IRE inyestI
IA.ions uPol nv W Sa,snd The sterneat
sa.ns ~ aas ta, sn sbd friend on the
va 80, ~. ~. .svsrost nnnishnent presoribed
~ ,ha y,w. ~sN S-i' 'S' WV
py ,he ave; r. A.. ..,,,o,,.,, eour.ee and akil
sn,s,sS nv or arr,ss has neyer been exceeded in the
h.,n ~ ne wo,H and deserves and receives our high
sassssy - .s..ssc, T.. .tS "a .,si,tnde -77'
e' psJss,S ~ yh.I ths refusal Of the General As
~. Aeev.veS, me, aiIst III so,d,sy. IN the fied the
sht y v,s ess g,sst and niustaable wrong 10 them
.,ga. NV " Nv ~ ~ y. 49, hss committed
ina. ougn. not % nsve Dssp % a Iii a. b,retofor dis
.on..ss ~ se,s sacous onnoStion TO the Admnistr
t rS ,viI ror,inue 10 1--WE our earnest support TO
ali proper measures to put down the rebellion and will
aia III tha ,orsnces that the necessities OF the tmes
,ra of rood c,tzsns We protes against oil violations
sq.x IsqullV r =. svVa s.s,,. H.s's"'' w 'P'o'~
10 Rssoised THAT we hold sacred as we do all other
=. =, 80 ,,s, AZ so,iowny nroylaions OF the
~, RRn s,s,,tsor "a ~ Ifns,aa a,stss.
aTS t,sI ~ III c,ie sxcsnt IN casey Of impeach.
srt ,haii Va hv ,rv. snS Snah trial shall be held In
~ s,o sns ~ 80 Sn% c,nSs sna have been COM
| s..ss,, Wy S's :, "eAS "'' S~A~ S'
nHou.r... .h. r.,a M law respeeine an establish
VongIeys sneii mshe ~ M ne tes s1eycSe there
=. lshsOn & Ua nr, snserh or Of The press
Oh 1l ss socsaSv 10 assemble, and e
s sns & ~ ~. peOPio, ~, ,sSres, IN ureyances"
e SsInaa,sa - ,hs limited states by III,
ne nowe not uSSgassu ~ " ~ ". 20 ne ststeS ar re-
y. III uoi S ~ N the neople
~ .v e,a;es ~ In tber persops
sn.oi ny peope :" =. searche
pspets ana .nd no warrant shal
anu IN snsl nv ~ 'oorted NV oah or AZ
sus ~. upvn arh,nv The place 70 b
.sssS nn, auu y. pasHeua.y "a .S,n,s to he sezed