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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-17
LATEST NEWS
BY THE MAILS.
4 Spirited Artillery Fight at New
Madrid on Thursday.
THE REBELS EvACJATE, LEAVING
HEHlND LARGE AMOUNTS
OF ARMY STORES
Napoleon Declares In Favor Of the
Abolition Of the Temporal
Power Of the Pope,
New Madrid, Mo-, Taken.
Especial to the Chicago Tines

New Madrid, Mo-, Taken.
Especial to the Chicago Tines
CAIRO, March IA.
messenger has just arrived from New Madrid
The rebels took to their heels last night and fed
from that place.
They left NEST Of tn cir guns, and large guam
tity Of ammunition and stores.
They left between the hour. ef last night and
4 O'Clock this morning,
The rebels have evacuated New Madrid, and
Withdrawn to the opposite side of the river
/ have the following account OF Yesterdays
operations at that place:
Yesterday morsing at o'clock, Gen. Stanley,
with his brigade, was ordered to take a position
to the right, supporting four heavy siege guns,
planted the night before by the Tenth Illinois
regiment comm anded by Colonel Morgan
General Hamilton took the centre, Gen. Paine
the left, and General Palmer held o position in
the rear Of General Hamilton.
The troops in this position were ordered to at
tack the town: When within three-fourths OF a
mile Of New Madrid, the rebe! gun-boats opened
Ere ON our columns and compelled them to fall
back.
General Paine fell back to Palmer's division,
and, after consultation, they sent a messenger to
General Pope, and he ordered them to fall back.
General Paine theL ordered three Of Dodge's
battery to fire into the enemy, and as soon as the
enemy got the range of our guns, he Withdrew the
Tenth Illinois, supporting the siege guns.
We lost eight killed and from fifteen to twenty
wounded.
Capt, Carr, OF the same regiment, was killed
while placing some pckets on Wednesday night.
Early Thursday morning one of our siege guns
was struck by she'll from the enemy, breaking
off about ten inches Of it, killing four and wound
ing six.
Our battery kept up continual fire all day and
was answered by eight rebel gun-boa.s.
During the night the rebels fed across the
river. leaving all their guns, ammuni,icns, tentA
forage and a large quantity Of horses.
The enemy numbered about 0Qa.
The rebel loss was considerable c, and ours about
30 in killed ard wounded.
The loss Of the enemy is not known, as they
carried of their deal and wounded.
Island No. 10 isreported evacuated.
ST. LoU.s, March 1.
The following is q copy OF Official despatch
sen. to the .:ecretaey Of War by Gen. Haileca:
"After several days skirmishing and number
of attempts by the enemys gun-boats to dislodge
Gen. Popcs batteries ut Point Pleasant, the enemy
has evacuated his post aud intrenchments ut New
Madrid leaving his artillery, field batteries, ,tents,
wagons, mules, etc.. and an immense quan,l,y o.
military stores. Brig. Gen. Hamilton has occu
pied the place. This was tho last stronghold OF
flying in Missouri"
WASHINGTON, March IL.
President Lincoln has lust received desps,ch
from B.igadier General Strong, saying that New
Madrid is ours.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-17
Law PnrtlBerslnip.

Law Pnrlncrship.
JNO. r. COOK. J. WILSON DRURY
COOK L. DKUkY,
Successors to Cool, Dillon q Li.dLy.
NXIE HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP
w for tie practice of the Law. to which
shall devote our personal attention.
March 5. 1850. COOK DRURY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-17
N o + IC +

TIE DAVENPORT GAS COMPANY
ARE NOW PREPARED TO REPAIR OLD
4 and put on
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-17

PERsoNAL.-Our friend E. Y. Lane
arrived home last evening from a long and
tedious trip through the .uthern ard western
counties Of the State. He has been into fifty
counties since he left and has had 20 very
comfortable trip of it on account Of the bad
state OF the roads,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-17

CAPT. GALT.-This popular Captain
will run the good steamer Ad Hine in the Da.
venport and Dubuque trade during the com.
ing season. His boat is now ready for the
opening OF navigation. which We hope may
take place in . very short time.
THOSE HORsEs.-We understand that
the Government horsee, now on the Island.
will be cold this Spring at auction. They have
been turned over by Col. Chambers to Capt
Hsndershott. who will give due notice when
he gets ready to dispose Of them.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-17

LOVE, CouRTsuIp AND MATRIMoNY.-
We learn upon this subject DR.. Wagner will
deliver q very interesting lecture this (Mon-
day. evening at LeClaire Hall. The Doctor
has concluded to remain with us few even
ings longer to favor the public with his enter.
tanning discourses.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-17
CLAIKVOYANCE

MIR. AND MRS. T. s. PRICE, HYDRO
-N1 eclectic and cIairvoysnt physicians. Mrs.
Price will pay attention to the practice of
obstetrics and healing disease peculiar to her
sex.
OFFICE Hovas-9s. m. to 8 p. m. Office and
residense, LeCiaire House. Reception room be-
tween Main and ladies entrance, Second street.
Davenport, Iowa.
lfobl7-dlx1
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-17

LlFE.LiKE PoRTRAIrs. - Miss Julia
johnson, at the LeC!aire House. is making
some very accurate and life.like portraits Of
several Of our citizens. We have seen some
that have been finished, and we should judge
that they are hard to be exc.lled with the
pencil or crayon We recommend our citizens
who would like q faithful, full sized portrait,
TO call aud examine specimens.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29--The Secretary of Var
orders:
|. No further contracts to be made BY his de
partme.t for any article of foreign manufacture
that can be had at home This includes arms
?. All outstanding orders for purchases of
arms, clothing, &c. in foreig countries
nuled.
3. All persons claiming to have contracts or
agreements for furnishing nything TO the United
States are required within fifteen days to give a
statement in writing of its character, and file a
copy with the Secretary of War.
4. All contracts, &c, for any supplies should
be in writing and signed by the contracting par
ties
If these terms are not complied with, the said
contracts, &C., shall be deemed fraudulent and
void, and no claim will be allowed.
dispatch from Heintzleman saws that nine
rebels were killed last night instead of twenty
nine, as previously reported.
WASHINGTON, Jan. pa dispatch from Gen.
Hentzleman, dated Fort Dayton, addressed to
Assistant Adlutant General Williams saws
Last night force of 500 men of the 57th New
York regiment under Lieutenant Colonel Burke
sent out by Colonel Hayman, surprised the enemy,
thirty Texas Rangers, at Mrs. Lees house. at the
Head of Belmont. on Occquan Bay. The rebel
force was thirty men. They fought till all but
one was killed. whom Colonel Burke took pris-
oner.
Oui loss was one killed and four wounded.
The Posts special saws: sase
General Mcclellan was before the Van W yck
Investigating Committee to day.
Mr. Henderson. the new Missouri Senator, is in
favor of the expulsion of Mr.. Bright.
1t is proposed to modify the language of the
resolution, in which shape it will probably pass
Extensive frauds have been discovered in army
contracts in Philadelphia, and two members Of
the Committee on the Conduct of the War have
left for Philadelphia to investigate the affair.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

i..ro.rrr rzsss> " -. I'm DArIr STATE s.xusra-i
The Lane Expeditions.
LEavEsyoErH, Jan. 2S.-The following &c,

The Lane Expedition.
LEavESyoKrH, JAN 2s-The following gene
raj order Issued By Major General Hunter. has
caused considerable sensation in civil and military
circles:
In the expedition about TO be started South from
this Department. called IN the newspapers Gen.
Lanes expedition, il is the intention OF the Major
General eommandingthe Department to command
in person. unless otherwise expressly ordered by
the Government.
Transportation not having been supplied we
must 60 without IT,
AL tents trunks, chests, chairs. camp tables,
camp clothes, &c, must be at once stored or aban
doned. tef.s..
The General commanding takes in his vslise
but one change of clothing, and no officer or sold
Ter will carry more. The surplus room in the
knapsack must be served for ammunition and
provisions.
Every officer and soldier will carry his own
clothing and bedding. s 81
The General commanding has applied to the
Government for six Brigadier Generals that bis
command may be properly organized. and until
their arrival ii is necessary that he should ap-
point acting Brigadier Generals from the senior
Colonies. To enable him to do this in accord
ance with the order on the subject, each Colonel
will Immediately repOr; the date on which he was
mustered into the service of the United States.
lSigned ID. HUNTER,
Major General Commanding.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

OrTKRvrLIE, Jan 29-The movement fore
shadowed By the preparations of the past week
has taken place.
One division under the command Of Gen. JEFF.
c. Davis has already taken up it, march for the
South. They left Versailles YESTERDAY morning.
Their destination is supposed TO be Springfield
The division consists of Eve regimeats--the
sth 18th and 29d Indiana, 37th Illinois. and 9th
Missouri-accompanied by two batteries Of tween
" four pieces, and three companies Of cavalry
under command of Major Hubbard
From the skill and energy of Gen. Davis, i'm
portant results are confidently predicted
The next division is expected to leave to-mo--
row or Friday. They will probably cross on a
parallel and more " estern line.
Emissaries from Price, bearing printed commits
sions signed by him, are busy recruiting all over
this section. number have been captured and
brought in. upon whom the documents were
found.
Thsse men are authorized to enlist recruits for
three to twelve months. or during the continu-
anee of the war.
There are abont fifty prisoners here awaiting
the orders of the Provost Marshal General
ST LOUIS, Jan. pa large number of troops
are moving from Rolla, Sedaa and Ouerville
west. Their destination is supposed 10 be Spring
field
The following is from Maj. wright's report to
Gen Wyman:
Prices force does not exceed eight or ten thou
sand men, all State troops
Price has been notified of his appointment as
Major General ia the Confederate army. but has
not been confirmed, consequently the CoRieder
ate forces decline 70 reinforce him.
They say to him that they have 30 900 troops
ready TO join him when they receive the official
notice.
Mcintosh has gone to reinforce the rebels in
the Indian Nation.
Most of Rsins's men have gone home. the
balance, four hundred, are at Sarcoxie and Gran
by. it Is said, 10 run furnaces
Last Thursday Price was informed that the
Federals were moving against him in force from
Rolla. The news caused great excitement IN
the rebel camp.
Price expects his appointment TO be confirmed
within two weeks, when he will be reinforced by
COnfederates from Arkansas Unless he can
take the command of the whole force he will be
obliged to retreat He has a large number of
wagons and is putting everything in readiness to
! decamp.
/ He intends falling back ON ..Pineyille unless
! speedily reinforced; he has large number of
men on the sick list. His foraging parties cap
/ turing many Union men and destroying their
/ property, he has only fifteen DAYS supplies on
| hand. Each rebel regiment has organized a corps
\ of the best marksmen to pick eft field officers.
! A large amount of property has been seized by
the Provost Marshal to pay the amount assessed
! against prominent secessionists by General Hal
eck for the the benefit OF Union refugees will be
sold at auction On Monday, February ID
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

EXHIBITION AT THE School OF SISTERS OF
PRovIDENcE.-Last night the parents and guar
dams of the children taught by the Sisters of
Providence were surprised and delighted by an
exhibition of the proficiency of the pupils, given
at the school room of the noble ladies who so
self sacrifcingly devote themselves to all good
works Nothing IN the world could better illus
trated the conscientious pains and the unsefsh de
votion of those who teach them than did the ex-
celent and admirable performances of the chill
dren who attend the school Of the Sisters of
Providence.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30
From, Warrington

WAsHlxGroN, Jan. 29.-The Times's CORES
pondence says:
The House Committee on Commerce at their
meeting day, authorized Gen Ward to report
on the Canadian Reciprocity Treaty
The report will suggest a number of important
changes, making il more equal and favorable to
the United States.
Certain prisoners just released from Richmond
and arrived here to-day, say that of the clothing
forwarded to them by Gen. Wool from Fort Mon
roe some months since by way Of Norfolk, ia care
of Gen. Huger, not one garment ever reached
Richmond. 1t is supposed it was appropriated by
the rebels
The Tribune's special says:
A telegram, signed by Representatives Nc
Kean. Fenton, Wheeler, Clark, Spaulding, Frank
Van Valkenburg, Pomery, and Baker of n Y,
was sent to Albany to day urging the Legislature
to pass resolutions instructing Senator'S Harris
and King to vote for the expulsion of the traitor
Bright
More of the New York delegation would have
signed the paper had they been in season.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30
From Maryland.

SANDY Hook. Md, Jan 2S--This morning a
squad of Ashbv's rebel cavalry made their appear
ance at Solver accompanied by section of artl
lery, which opened on Colonel GeaFy' regiment.
Our Parrott gun and Enhelds silenced their
battery and drove the rebels back behind the hill.
JacksOns main body is concentrating at Charles
ton.
1ntormants state that great CONSERVATION ex-
lists among the rebels in consequence of the circu-
laton of reports among them that our whole d.
vision is about to cross over and that Jackson has
posted to Charleston to resist our progress.
1t is thought here that jackson " i'll move down
nearer to Harper's Ferry night.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

Mr. Blair, of No.. urged the passage Of the
Senate bill authorizing the President, 10 certain
cases. to take possession OF railroads aud tele
graph lines when ia his judgment the pubic
safety may require it.
The House DILL passed giving the President
authority TO take possession of railroads. els-
graphs &c: Ii to q. s = 80 -
suned no action.
The army bin vas taken up Mr.. Gurley
made an attack on the management OF the lead
ing General.
The joint resolution On secret session was Ia
ken up. and passed. Adjourned
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30
Missouri News.

RoLLA, Jan. GA gentleman who left his
home in Green county, few miles from Spring
field, on Wednesday, arrived here yesterday. He
SAYS:
There are no intrenchments being built at
Springfield, and but little uneasiness is manifest
ed by Price or his officers.
There is a general cry for reinforcements, and
the rebels say they are on their way, but their
accounts do not agree to the number.
He met large number of Federal troops at
Lebanon, and our pickets were out several miles
beyond that place.
A skirmsh had taken place near Lebanon on
the entrance of our troops, and rebel Captain
killed and several taken prisoners.
Government trains constantly moving
Westward, but the roads are almost impossible
owing to the depth of the mud.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30
irrrslsszAru.
New York Market.

gkw YosK. gsnasryss
Flour market rules quiet and frm: sales Al
So 45@5 % for superfne State; IS 1905 ~
for extra State, chiefly at - 70d5 IS; Is asa
so for snper6ne Western. IS 70@5 5 for CON
mon to medium extra Western: s. $500 for
shipping brands extra round hoop OHIO. and
s6 50a6 IS for trade brands, markes closing
quiet Canada -four dull without change; sales
at s. 45@5 % for extra; rye -four steady: sales
at - 30a4 %.
Corn meal quiet and unchanged.
Whisky unchanged; sales at ~ ga &C closing
firm
Wheat--noihing o. moment doing: shippers
not disposed to operate and holders not willing to
submit to any lower prices in order TO make sales
Rye firm; sales at e3(ds5c.
Barley scarce aud nominal st e5690c.
Corn market quiet and dull; nominal quota
tons for mixed Western Gao; shippers offer Csc.
holders ask 64Is q Csc delivered: sales new yel-
low Southern at Zoe.
Oats quiet and unchanged: sales at fi@42c
Coffee market continues firm; sales Of Rio at
l9@l91sc and Java at 26c
Sugar--raw dull; there Is nothing of moment
doing; we quote fair TO good refining at ~ q
72c.
Pork market rules quiet and firm: sales 400
brls at sl20l3 tor mess, sl3t1 - 50 for West
ern and city prime mess. s. 5099 80 for prime.
Beef quiet: market very firm; sales 200 brls
at s4@4 80.
Cut meats dull and heavy; sales 80 packages
at 3sz@iisc for Western and city shoulders,
5(6l6c Tor do. hams
Bacon sides dull. heavy and lower: sales 100
boxes short clear middles &c.
Dressed hogs in fair demand at 4@4isc for
Western city 4lac.
Lari--fair business doing. but market tends
slightly in favor OF purchasers; sales .s25 brls
at IA Slsc and small sales very choice SIC.
including 5000 brls deliverable in March at &C.
and 900 kegs at sac.
Butter selling slowly at ll@lsc for Ohio and
l6(G2lc for State
Cheese dull and nominal at &C
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

METROPOLITAN HALL-The Invisible Prince is
in the full tide of success at our popular theaer
1t is most beautiful. and well worthy a visit from
our citizens The story is an interesting one, the
scenery gorgeous, the dresses dazzling and cost
ly, the acting all thst could be desired and
wien we add that the principal part of the vocal
ing cantatrice, Miss Marion Mccarthy, that is of
itself guarantee that it is well executed. The
fun of the piece rests with Felix a. Vincent;
that also, is a sufficient announcement.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

BURsLARr.-One of the most amusing burgla-
ries If laughing at another's misfortunes is at
all admissible) occurred Tuesday night The
wall paper establishment of Mr. W II. Roll, on
South Illinois street. was entered by burglars and
what amuses US is. his safe. medium sized one.
which would require at least four men TO move.
was carried of. We have not learned what val
tables it contained. OF the further extent of Mr.
Rolls loss. The amusing part of this robbery
is, the GOODNESS of the act, and the indifference
evinced oy the robbers for our night police. The
lock OF the front door was picked, which must
have taken some time; the store is on one of our
most public thoroushfares, yet the robbers were
not detected. Oh most vigilant guardians of
our propertyl The safe was taken out the back
door. evidently causing some noise, and carried
OF on draw. or other vehicle, vet there was no
detection How valiantly. vigilantly. efficiently
and effectively are our houses guarded and pro
tected by our well-paid and unequalled night
guardians Burglars, murdeFers, thieves and
marauders act with impunity and set our police
men at defiance
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

FuRs-We call the attention of the ladies and
the public generally to the circulars issued by
L. l. Mossler No. 10 West Washington street.
He has unquestonably the finest and most
tensive stock of elegant, rare and rich furs ever
offered in Indianapolis. He that these desirable
articles may be brought within the reach of all,
will offer them at auction The sales will COM
mence this morning at 10 o'clock, and continue
from day to day. Ladies are particularly re-
quested TO call and examine the stock. Mr..
Mosser's courteous clerks viii take great plea
sure in showing them everything they wish to see.
30 lw
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

GENERAL Tom THUMB-This renowned mill
tary chietain. will visit this city. inform
ell. sometime during March next. The Generals
hosts of friends will, undoubtedly, be inexpressi-
bly, happy to greet him. General Thumb is
among the greatest of our Generals and if he was
in command of our armies he would carry the
war into Brobdignag, routing the Amazonians
and the giant-killers, horse, foot and Dragons
or die with the star spangled banner waving over
him
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

l>piA>AfcLis, JAIL -, A~v--
MEssns. EDIroRS. A. article in your local col
umn of yesterday, headed The Steubenville
the Cincinnati Gazette of the 23d, is calculated TO
deceive the travelling public. The article refer
red to says: Passengers for New York and Phil
adelphia must bear in mind 20 buy their tickets
by way of Cleveland and CrestIine to make
through connections. The Central Ohio and
Steubenville railroads are consolidated. and con-
meet direct With both express trains east from the
Indiana Central. and make the anne time as the
Crestline and Pittsburg route, arriving in New
York one hour in advance of the Northern route
JONI GILLETr.
Agent {. o. and p. {. and z. K. Il.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

~rtt 1ssss1sanAsuI
cincinnati MARKET
csscIsSArB. Jassry 10
Flour euies; no. mach done; .upsrfne ~ IS
"a 20.
Wheat 6rn at ssasse for red and sOasse for
Corn firm 81 PC
Oats N ~
Rye held AZ 52sa53e.
Barley 500 sc Cor prime ssil.
Whisky in active eemsnd AZ lec.
Hogs dull; none but country dressed on the
market and they hard 70 sell at s3@3 %. 70
ceipts :, 100
Mess pork n fair demand from spectators a,
81 -; the best brands are held AZ $40
Lard dull at at 81 (G63zc
Bulk meats at % @4c.
Groceries firm and IN moderate demand
Good demand for grease: white AZ 53sc: crsck
hngs at l4c per ID.
No change IN the money market
Showing hard since noon; Thermometer -
degrees.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30
From Fortress. Monroe.

FORTRESS MoSRoE, Jan. 2--The only Incl
dent of news yesterday was the arrival of boat
containing fifteen contrabands from Norfolk.
Then report that the Merrimac was floated out Of
the dry dock on Saturday and was 70 make her
trial trip on Sunday. She mounted 10 inch rite
cannon, and the people were jubilant IN the be-
lief that he could sink the whole feet in Hamp-
ton Roads ra HHa
Letters from Port ROYAL indicate an early at
tack on Savannah by General sherman and Com.
Dupont
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30
From New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. ga letter dated aboard
frigate Niagara off Ship Island llth gives a ru
NOR that Mobile may soon be attacked
A letter from Hatteras Inlet saws:
The loss OF the cargo of the City of New
York will not seriously interfere with the efici-
ency of the Burnside expedition, there being a
good supply of material other vessels.
General Fosters brigade would soon move to-
ward Roanoke Island or Newberne, as circum-
stances should decide
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-30

CHICAGO. Jan pa special to the Chicago
journal says:
The Cairo forces composing the expedition
against JEFF Thompson report the country beyond
Charleston infested with Guerilla bands who
plumber every one, Union and rebel, alike.
The expedition went nearly TO Sykeston.
Gen. Paine has determined to occupy Charles
ton, and for that purpose regiment of infantry
and detachment of cavalry viii remain at that
place.
A large rebel mail containing several hundred
letters has been captured above Cairo. in the
Mississippi 1t contained letters of importance
from Bowling Green and othe rebel camps.