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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
THE WAR TO BE SETTLED
The OLD TAILOR SHOP STILL IN MOTION

~ II. BUNTING, THE OLD STAND
still doing business his old stand where he still pre-
pared to execute all kinds of work in his line the short
est notice, and in the most approved style.
Having lately secured of the perfect systems
for cutting in existence he smooth and easy
fits with safety.
BY IN arrangement with the merchants he is enabled
to get up suits at very low figure for cash lie would
inform the public that he is agent for A. BaholFs Sew
ing Machines the best machine eXtant-whch will be
furnished for cash. for from $50 up $50 may be de-
sired.
n. Bile is prepared to clean and mend garments at
reasonable rates 10 suit the times-makng them look
nearly as nice as new. Call and try him
RB-Cutting done as usual on short notice .
Shop Main ST.. opposite Coddng & Russcll's hard
store and three doors south of Dr. Carters grocery
Fashions received every six months. G. II. B.
Towanda Nov 20. 1851.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
Wedding and Social Parties,
EATING sAEccR.
The New National Loan.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BE

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN
i appointed by Hon. 6. p CHASE, Secretary of the
Treasury Agents for receiving subscriptions to the New
National Loan OF Treasury Notes bearing interest at the
rate OF $40 per cent per annum hereby give notice that
a subscription book is open at the above named or
fee.
These notes will be of the denomination Of $50 slOO
$780, 81 000 and IS 600 and all dated 9th of August
1861, payable in gold in three years convertible into
twenyyear six per cent oan at the option of the hold
Each Treasury Note has interest coupons attached
which be cut off and collected in gold at the Mint eY
cry six months and at the rate of per day on
each $50.
Any explanations required by the subscriber will be
cheerully made and they will by the plan adopted be
saved from any trouble of writing letters. the undesign
ed reporting each subscription to the Treasury Depart
ment from whence the Treasury Notes will be sent
each subscriber possible.
va The Loan oH bear interest 10 zach subscriber from
the date Of their Subsc1 iptiOn, at this office.
The ample security Of this lOan its great convenience
together with the patriotic desire to sustain the Govern
ment Of country in the present crisis WILL is hop
ed will induce liberal subscription from the citizens Of
this county.
Payment of subs riptions may be made in GOLD or
CHECKS, or NO TES OF ANY OF THE CITY BANKS.
B. S. RUSSELL,
Subscription Agt.
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
LINCOLN TO BE ELECTED.

" EFT ell these seem only to increase the
l. business and prosperity of the Old Foundry and
MACHINE SHOP,
(South side of Pine St.. one door East of II. S. Mer
ours StOre.)
The undersigned would call the attention of all con
cerned to the fact that he is prepared to do and viii ex
ecute all work entrusted to him with Dispatch and in the
most workman-like manner
FITTING UP MILL IRONS, REPAIRING STEAM
ENGINES, from the simplest to the complicate ia
any of their parts, and WARRANTED to give satislac
tton.
PLOWS always hand of the most approved pat
terms wooded in the most substantial manner
Having recently added considerably to his facilities for
doing work, and employing experienced workmen in
every department he is confident that he satisfy all
who iayor him with their patronage.
JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda Oct Is, 1860.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
The New National Loan.

THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PREPAR
IL ed to furnish, without the delay OF sending to Wash
ngton the United States Treasury notes and offer
their services, without charge TO those of their friends
throughout the county who may wish to procure any
portion of the loan. .....'
The notes issued in Sums Of $50 $780, $780, $50
81 600 and 5000 bearing interest from the 18th August
last at the rate of $40 per cent per annum or two
cents per day every $780, payable every six months
and the face OF the note redeamabe in three years with the
privilege Of exchanging the expiration ofthe time for
20 years U. S. six per cent. stock.
Any further information in regard to the loan will be
heeruly given upon nquring office or by address
ed by letter. LAPORTE. Ma SON & Co
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-02-22
FnoM wAsHaI( bros.

WAsAlNeros, Feb. ls.--The President, Com
manderln-chief of the army and navy returns
thanks to Brig Gen. Burnside, and Flag Officer
Goldsboro, TO Gen. Grant, and Flag OAicer
Foote and the lsnd and naval forces under their
respective commands. for their gallant achieve
ment in the capture of Fort Henry and Rosnoks
Island. While IL will be no ordinary pie ssure for
him to acknowledge and reward in becoming
manner the valor of the living, be also recogni.
see his duty to pay honor to TO the gallant dead
The charge At Roanoke Island, Ike the bayo.
net charge at Mil Spring, proves that the close
gsspple and sharp steel OF loyal and patriotic
soldiers must always putsebei and traitors TO
flight e. 7. i,
The late achievements of tue Navy show that
the dag Of the Union once borne in proud
glory around the world By naval heroes.
will soon again Goat over every rebel
city and stronghold, and that Il shall
ever be honored and respected % the eu.
bIem Of Liberty and Onion in every land and
upon every Sea. By order of the President
tSigned. Epwlx n. STANTON, Sec'y War.
GIDEON WELLrs, Sec'y Of Navy.
A despatch has reached the 0enersl.in. Chief
here from General Haiieck, from st Louis, an.
nouncing the investment Of Fort Donelson, BY
$4,000 men, and BY the noble feet Of Commo.
dors Foote. Anticipating its speedy reduction.
Gen. Halleck ssys that Gents Floyd and Back.
ner are in il, with force Of $4,000 men, and hs
10 evidently Of opinion that HE arrangement for
cutting Them of from reinforcsmeuts, will eurs.
y be succeeefnl.
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The Trsesury Nete nllI.

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~ A.also nv reg: ls.--Ine committee Of
Ways ana Aeans recommended that the House
aeles % a3ou. tMo-'nlfos O. me Senates amend
ms..s - Ms ase.su.y nose pil, ana tnas they
olsseree % .noss lecoclpg me number OF y. 9.
noss. no aa % oe issued from GOO
Wsiov,ovvvvy, sna 70 s soe ssnaing out Of the
0s.gns. .gva'o9 sns. eev'V,ooo o. the notes
~. .Sn:. % ~ heu u osnano treasury notes, Az
'o1 Ths oon - 49,, ~ 2. ~, ivy .ss..
.h S S.n cous ~ .ec0mena % aieagree TO
Wi ~ S1 {. s. ssllsas, snat sne July notes
~. = .4r;ss d N ana dsm.a au'
erv KIND due . he d and 80 IN o1:, =! ~,
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Sr. LouD, Feb. 16.-Dispatches receiysd q
headquarters say that al the gunboats are pretty
effectually disabled but one. Commodors fooes
was wounded twice, but not fatally. Ine upper
redoubt taken by our troops commanos !ort
Donnelson, and Gen. Grant telegrapns tnas 20
would be able TO capture that Fort to-day. !.
A special 70 the Missouri Democrat, dated
Cairo. Sunday ?. T., says: Commodore Foote
reached here It IL o'clock Last night on board
the Connestoga. He stormed Fort sDonuslson
Friday afternoon with the gunboAts 81 Louis,
Louisville, Pittsbufg, Carondolet Tyler and
Connestoga, and after Aghting little over an
hour he withdrew. Fifty.fouf men were killed
and wounded on the gunboats. pilots Rely and
Hsnton, Of the st. Louis, being among the let.
ter. Com Foote, while standing on the pilot
house Of the st. Louis, his Gag ship, was slight-
" wounded. The St. Louis vas hit sixty-ons
times. The two guntoats disablsd-ths Tyler
and Connestoga--remained out Of range Of the
eaemys guns The line Of battle was - follows
The 81 Louis on the right, next the Louisville,
then the Pittsburg aud the Carondolet on the
left. The enemys firing was -very accursts.--
They had three batteries, one near the water,
one 80 feet abovet bio, third 50 feet above the
2d;the upper one mounted four le.pounders This
one was held In reserve until our boats got with
In 400 yards Of the Fort. Our fire Was directed
principally at the water battery. One Of the
snemy's guns burst and number were dismount,
Cd. The enemy could be seen carrying their
dead out of the trenches. .gf.l
All the gunboats we're left up the Cumberland.
except the Connestogs and she left there yes
to-day morning.
A riilled gun on the Oarondolet burst, killing
six men. The rudder Of the Pittsburg was shot
away. The mortar boats left here yesterday
morning.
The above statement Of the dght was received
from gentleman who was aboard the b. Louti
during the engagement.
LArER.-A gentleman who left Fort Donnel
son yesterday afternoon at o'clouk and rsaches
here this noon, says the 6sht had been going Of
all Gay yesssrasy, ana tne right wing .. ne
Union flag was floating over them. The force
were breast TO breast and the fight WAS to be re
neRed :. - q
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THE FALL or DoNRLsON.
POPULAR DEMONSTRATIONS OF JOY.

CoLuMIus, O., Feb. 1.-THE news from Fort
Donelson was received here with great entbu-
siasm. A national salute was fred, and oil the
bells In the city we're rung tonight bonHres are
blazing and the State House 10 brilliantly H.
Illuminated. Several private dwellings and the
City Fact printing Office were alec Illuminated.
SPaIHaT1ELD, O., Feb. 1.-THE city was
wild with excitement this afternoon. The firing
of cannon and martial music were mingled by q
general ringing of bells and terrific blowing Of
large steam whistles. This evening the Willis
Hotel and adjoining buildings were brilliantly
illuminated. There was q large gathering of
people, and enthusiastic speeches were made by
Gen. Anthony, ]. G. Miller, Thomas f. NcGrew
and others. 49,
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 1.-THE greatest excite.
mcnt prevails to day on the reception Of the
news Of the capture of Fort Donelson. A o..
lutte of 100 guns was fred and every demon
stration of Joy exhibited. A special train left
at P. y. for Fort Donelson, with physicians,
twenty-five volunteer nurses and large uuan.
tity of hospital stores.
A citizens meeting has been called to make
arrangements for taking care Of the wounded
that will be sent here.
Gov. Norton leaves for Fort Donelson to-nights
UINoINEATI, Feb. 1.-THE news of the cap
ture of Fort Donelson, received here at IL o.
clock this morning, caused intense excitement
and Joy. The enthusiasm on change was un.
bounded.
The steamer Allen Collier leaves tonight with
twelve surgeons and over one hundred boxes of
supplies for Fort Donelaon .5a..,
Three thousand dollars Was subscribed In
short time for the relief of the wounded. +.
The United States Sanitary Commission tel.
egraphed to Gen. Hslleck to send to Cincinnati
as many wounded soldiers ~ he saw proper,
saying that the citizens of Cincinnati would
most gladly provide for them.
Tonight general illumination, with bonfrss,
are.works A National salute will be fred from
the heavy guns on the Notifications around the
city at noon to morrow.
Troops have been passing through the city
oil day en- route for Cumberland river.
CLEvELAHD, Feb. ls.-Firing Of cannon all
day yesterday, bon.6rss and general rejoicing
ell last night, in honor Of the taking Of Fort
Donelson
C0LUHDrD, OaIo, Feb. 1s.--Grand illumins.
ton here tonight in honor Of the taking Of FIJI
Donelson. Nearly every house Il illuminated.
The new Neil House, the front of which 10 lust
finished. is lighted up for the fist time. Bon.
Ares burning, bands playing, and the streets
crowded with people,
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eurreo1er q Fors Donnelson.

St. Louls, Feb. l7.-Dispatohes from Gen.
Grant to Gen Halieck announce the surrender
of Fort Donnelson with II. 900 prisoners, inclu-
Gen. Floyd escaped during the night with 5000
men. The rebels in the Fort denounce Floyd as
. black.heArtsd traitor and coward The enemy
are known to have had $4,000 troops, Is 600
of whom are prisoners, 5000 escaped, the bal,
ance reported killed, wounded and otherwise
disabled. Our loss 10 not stated, but the slaugh-
ter In our ranks ID mentioned a. terribly severe
Previous 70 the surrender our forces en- route
had almost al arrived.
Gen. Halleck intended to leave to day, but
orders for preparations were countermanded on
receipt of Fort Donnelson dispatches.
The steamer John Warmer left to-day with
Gen, Hamilton, the Goth Missouri regiment and
the Sd Michigan battery, for Tennessee river.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-02-22
FROM DEs MOINEs

DEs Nouns, Feb. H.--HAwk-EYs: On tho
receipt Of the glorious news from Fort Donslson
Ct eleven O'Clock, this morning, Il Vas read
from the desks by the Speakers Of each House.
and the most tremendous shouting and cheering
ensued. Both Houses adjourned, and were I'd.
dressed BY General Baker and Gov. Xirkvood
Gen. Baker leading In singing the Star Spanslsd
Banner. = !
The Secretary Of State has ordered the airing
Of ssluts Of - guns. =
Cheer after cheer was given for the glorious
Iowa Seventh 81
Both Houses passed resolutions to meet In
joint convention next Saturday, the 22d, at two
o'clock, p y, and listen 70 the reading Of wash.
tons Farewell AddreSA ..,7,s'.. :, :
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-02-22

IS IS - ~ MQnGl, 1sb. 10, leeA S
~ Heuso posDsd - SsnAse ~ levyoaG ~
unls direct tax. beconee laM
o. IL HAL pasnAte, he ~ - y ~ .ea5
HAoHoflonA 1eeae =. eseaSen
- % lisst q "a ; gespefa \; y; IS. &
HsniIsoeS osa3 Sc. Louis; lss kieaA Wa
Dan. 70 Captain Co. G, oh .lx Ltess. o.
a. Comstock, 70 Captain Co. Z, 81 essgsant
d n. whekt - "a tisat. O.. o, sth Ser
esass n. I. Brown, q q Lieut. o. T slSsA,
I'd John Mclaughlin IL Neat. !. q. 8.
HcrR-A pstisson % cAsnes the sans, a
nerysvils. Hsfisa county, 70 Port Regal, ~
IL ciIef Clerk was ordered to hsss ~ sAs
epanglsd Banner printed. for the nsabsss q
ding nsxt eAtsfday.
a communication Nas received from de "A.
jstant General n relation 70 transferring esstain
Iowa recruits recruited for the Lyon Reeinsut
now In the "a Missouri, to some Iowa RED
The House passed the bin 70 . third reading
authofising The issue Of Auditoe's Warrants Of
the war and defsncs fund, IN two, thrss and IN
dollaEsy was made receivable for the STATE md
Federal tar. % esq.,.
The Assembly has passed the bnl lsvying ~,
Dills % the dollar for direct tax.
The Ccngressiona: superintendent eoing ths
rounds Of the papers d bogus.
Tho House passed the bill exsmptins 10 stand
Of bees from execution.
4 motion 70 adjourn March 10th vas tabled
taxes on esrtsin lands OF that Church b 70
aitted was indefinitely postponed.
Il We ordered that ten thousand copies o.
the Report Of the Secretary Of = Agricslsufa
College and Farm ba. printed This viii b !
valuable Report. 5ssss * &
The bill creating County CemmisGieasf M
indefinitely postponed, on test vote.
NJ. Leake's bill, for the more s6eotually pro
viding for the maintenance Of the widows end
minor children Of dece lsnta, wss passsd.
The Fourth Cavalry have bsen ordered q 81
Louis, together With other Iowa regImenss, q
soon % possible. T. d. 8.
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ANOTHER OnDEn or THE PRovOs1

81. LoUn, Feb. 1.-THE following general
order has been issued tf
0ssIcE OF Paovosr MARSHAL GEHHAAI,l
Department Of Missouri, st. Louis, Feb II.
To ensure the peace and welfare of every 10y.
d citizen Of this Department it il ordered and
enjoined upon ell citizens that they Inform the
Provost Marshal General or nearest loyal Pro.
voss Marshal Of the names and place Of resi-.
dence Of al persons who have been in arms
against the United States, or who have actively
aided rebellion BY word or deed, or who have
been guilty of any offences referred to in the
circular issued from headquarter Of the Major
General Commanding this Department, dated
February Il. sia s7
The loyal Provost Marshals will make duo in
Qufry into oil such cases aud order arrests Of
any suoh - may be found to come within the
provisions Of said circular. Any citizen who
may conceal or attempt to shield any such dis.
loyal persons referred to in said circular, win
be arrested and punished. Higned)
@ BsRMAlD a. 1xnRxR,
Prososs Mallkxl General
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1 Ms ~
Hs1,ouAil H. a. ~ ~ 6sl1 gs4ss. y zH
s TtsfS. 1870 Io1f 0o1a1ss,
'EhurSday Evsnsns, Feb. III
~ Asbt has been eootlnusd viii noss q -
visor N dsy, bue with little peogre, g ~ en-
:erSv 4 oomnleteiy 6utftnchsd on Oh eldee ~
f6fnidahIe Sorks. located on high and steep
riless. shlekIy covered With timber and under.
brush The work Of dislodgiDg thsm y most
fofuidshle. Or lines completely. ealroand
them, hoeever. and " have themi G e.. sosk upon
lis evident shas ~ r,bsis hsvs dSssfninsd
% make ! dsspsrat1 ssaud. They have ooncsn.
trased ! forcs-here which i fully equal II NOT
greater than oar own. 81
Reliable information hss bsen received that IL
addition TO Gen. Pillow, both 0ena Buckner
aud Floyd have arrived, and The latest reliable In
formation pisces Gen. 4. 8. Johnsson also there.
The enemy has been receiving endorsements
al day from Bowling Green vie Nashville.
The operations to-day have mostly consisted
cee, and frequent skifnishing. ~ ~ s
Our sharpshootsn dsscsnd Into the ravinss,
and climbed up The ridgs upon which the enemy
10 located, and pop away Of them Whenever one
shows himselt. The enemy replies In the same
birgs's apshootsrs have distinguishsd them
selves in this way. Company g, Capt 4. L. B.
Cutler, got within seventy i've yards Of one rebel
battery, and completely silenced it during near.
u the whole afternoon,
The moment gunner advanced TO man any
Of the pieces he vas sure to be shot dead In his
tracks.
A desperate advance WAS made on . rebel re.
doubt at one o'clock, BY the Seventeenth and
Forty ninth Illinois, under Col. Morrison, Of the
last named regiment They made two gallant
charges, penetrating up close to the breastworks,
but we're Obliged in both instances to fall back
nnder heavy GROSS fire Of artillery and infantry.
Both regiments suffered seriously.
Colonel Morrison was seriously but not fatally
wounded. asa
Close up to the ramparts great quantities. q
brush was piled up before the brsastWorks, which
| It was impossible to penetrate.
Captain Brokaw, Of the Forty.ninth Illinois,
The Adjatant Of the Seventeenth Illinois, Wa
slightly wounded in the hand, while taking 9
| gallant part
Altogether, the loss Of the two regiments will
amount TO 100 killed and wounded.
The Twenty fifth Indiana suffered somewhat
severely In = sally Of the enemy upon them from
the fort, but rallied promptly and chased them
back. sos
Altogether, our loss to day 10 about ESQ in kill
ed and wounded. Capt. Mendell, of the Seventh
Illinois, was killed early in the morning.
A heavy rain hes just Get In, which will have
q severe effect upon our men tonight, lying out
a. they necessarily must, without tents, and, In
many instances, in such positions - to render
even fires impossible Tho soldiers are, how
ever, courageous and frm.
Col. Oglesby says We came here to take that
fort, and We do not intend to leave ill We do II
The cannonading Of one gunboat, the Oaron
delet, Was head to-day. The others do not seen
~ yet to have come up
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WAsnlHofox, Feb. lS.-0mcial dispatches
received At the Navy Department this mosnlng.
from Com. Foots near Fl Donslson, Feb. 1sth,
but presents nothing beyond what haa already
been telegrsphsd % the pres. except, he says
that II tho boats had been able 70 light Afeen
minutes longer the fort would have been capsur.
ed, a. the rebels were running from he batter
les. The enemy bad 30 guns bearing on our
boats which were only able 70 return oar Are
with twelve. Foote also says he had sent the
gunboat Tyler to the Tennessee river to render
the railroad bridge imppassable.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-02-22

CuxBsstAsp, Feb, it.-Gen Lander made q
breaking up rebel camp at Bloomery, killing
thirteen and capturing seventeen commissioned
otaoers and forty.dve privates, and loosing but
two men and ok horses. Gen. Lander led the
attackiin person At the head of tho First vir.
ginia Cavalry. This opens the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad to Hancock. Gen. Lander having
again cleared his department. of the enemy, re.
news his request to be relieved Of his command
on sccouns Of Ill health. A portion Of Gen.
Lander's command Col Dunn,ng has occupied
uoorefield, and captured 226 beef cattle.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-02-22

WASolaoroS, Feb. 1.-THE House Commit
tee on Cuntracts have been discharged from
further consideration Of Quartermaster Vsu
vIeets advertisements for horses. The Com.
nitses report that The shortuss Of Tie potiee
aos 0ids Wss owing 70 pressing nscoesity.
They ere perfectly .eatis1ed With his intsGsity
nd bic action. The provisions was With -
visw Only 70 the public Interest.
n Senate Today con1smsd ~ nenlealann
a 9heoes D. Wallsee - 1asshal q - O..
~ e l1Uoui asi zss no SOS
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PIrrsluaa, Feb. 1.-THE news of the cap
ture Of Fort Donslson was received with intense
delight. Business during the day was partially
suspended, bells rung, Gags displayed on various
business houses and public huildings Tonight
the Post O6ice and Custom House, Dispatch Of
nee and other buildings are brilliantly illumIna.
king place.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-02-22
VIGOROUS MEASURES IN MISSOURI
Another Order from Gen. Hallsck.

ST. Louis, Feb. le.-The following circular
has been issued from Headquarters:
All persons who are known to have been in
arms against the United States, or to have &C.
lively aided the rebellion by word or deed, are
to de arrerted.
Those who are accused of acts in violation OF
the laws Of war, such as the destruction of Rail.
road bridges and private property. firing into
trains, assassinations, &C., will not be released
on any terms, but will be held for trial before q
military commission. Is
no specific acts of disloyalty can be proven
against them, will be kept in custody, and their
cases referred to the Commanding General.
Persons not included in either of the above
classes, may be released, on subscribing to the
usual oath and giving sufficient bond, with
good security, for their future good condnct.--
The amount of bond should, in no case, be less
than ten thousand dollars--in some cases it
should be much larger, varying according to the
wealth, influence and previous conduct of the
party. The security, should In preference, be a
secessonist f
Persons now engaged in recruiting for the reb-
Ell army, also those enrolled for the rebel service
will be arrested and held a. prisoners Of war
In addition to this all property belonging to
such persons and which can be used for military
H~sFSsSs1 SSSeA AVA"SSp
sons, beef cattle, forage, &C., will be eeised aud
turned over to the Provost Marshal to Be dis.
posed Of according to orders Of the command.
Ing General Of this department Where per.
ons who have been In the rebel service volun.
tsrily come forward and take and subscribe to
the oath of allegiance and parole, and are re-.
leased on bonds, all property taken from them
will be restored
By order Major Gen. Halleck.
N. n. MCLEAN, Asst Adj't Gen,
Gen. Halleck also issued general order, the
principal part Of which 10 40 follows:
At the request Of the acting Governor of Mis-.
souri,, IL 10 hereby ordered that all future elec.
lions In this State, whether State, municipal or
county, or town elections, every voter will be
required to take the oath of allegiance prescribed
by the State Convention, October l6th, lsel.--
Officers of polls will see TO the execution of this
order If they receive votes of persons not ia
king the oath they will be arrested and tried for
military offence, and the election declared null
and void.
Generals Hamilton and Steele left this morn.
ing for the Cumberland river.
One or more regiments Of troops leave here
daily for the same destination. e.