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sketch u General Franklin.

Mai. General William Benjamin Frank
lin is a native of Pennsylvania, and was
appointed cadet TO the Military Acade-
my az WestPoint from that State in 1899.
He graduated on the Both Of June, 1913,
standing al the head Of his class, consist
ing OF thiry-nine members, among whom
we find the names of Generals Grant,
Reynolds, Quinby, French, Judah, Steel,
Peck, Reynolds, Augur and many others
in the Uiion army, besides few who
have cuiercd the rebel service On the
Ret Of July, 1S43, he was appointed a
brevet second lieutenant OF typographical
engineers, and on the 2lst Of September,
1916, received his full commission. He
served in Mexico, and was breveted frat
lieutenant for gallant and mcritorious
conduct at Buepa Vista, dating from
February %, 1847 This brevet was
awarded in May, 1849 From July, 1913,
81 1850 he was Acting Assistant Pro-
kssser of Natural and Experimental
Philosophy at the Military Academy at
West Point He was next placed on
lighthouse duty, 70 which he was ap-
pointed in January, 1868 lie received
his full commission of FIRST lieutenant in
March, 1853, and captain on he LIST OF
July, 1857. In the Army Register for
1859 he was the junior captain but one
in the corps, ana in that of 1860 last but
awo. In the Register for 1861 his name
stands two degrees higher on the roll,
there being -four captains his junior On
che 18th Of May, 1861, he was appointed
tothe colonelcy Of the Twelfth United
States Infantry, one Of the new regular
regiments organized at the commence
ment of the rebellion. With this rank
he had charge of the First brigade of the
Third division of Gen. McDowell's army
At Bull Run. at the extra session of
Congress be was appointed brigadier-
eea-sai of volunteers with rank dating
from. May IL, 1861. When the army
xsS reorganized under Gen. Mcclellan,
Gen. Franklin was appointed TO the
command Of division, consisting of the
byfpades Of Gems Kearney, Newton and
Shaun and when the army was divi-
ded into corps Dame his command
formed the First division of the First
corps, under General Mcdowell. His
division was subsequently, detached
from this corps, and sent to operate on
the peninsula under General Mcclellan.
he commanded the expedition 20 West
Point, and was afterwards promoted to
the command OF corps operating TO the
Northeast of Richmond. He was engage
ed ia several of the contests on the pc
ninsula, including those of the noted
seven days. For his bravery on several
occasions be was nominated brevet
brigadier general of the regular army,
and major general Of volunteers, the lat
Ter rank being announced in general or.
der published June "a, 1862. He served
in Maryland at South Mountain, and
was thence sent to reinforce Gen. Miles,
At Harper's Ferry; but, this position
having been surrendered the day after
the South Mountain battle, he arrived toe
late. When General Burnside was plac-
ed in command OF the Army of the Po-
tOmao, General Franklin was placed II
charge OF the left wing or grand division
which has operated at Port Royal in the
manner recorded.
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sketoh Of General sumner.

Major. General Edwin v. Sumner is
over seventy years Of age, and is native
olEM Massachusetts,. He was, however, APP
Uointed to the regular army from the
State of New York; entered the ".
81 services as second lieutenant the I'd U.
s. infantry on the Sd day OF March,
1919, and in July, 1928, was promoted to
a first lieutenancy. He was taken from
4ho line and appointed assistant COM
missary Of subsistence in June, 1871.
He was next transferred to the cavalry
service, and placed in command Of a
souadron of dragons, with the rank OF
captain, dating from March, 1888. On
the 3Olh of June, 1876, no was appointed
Major of the Second regiment OF dra-
roons. and served in Colonel Harney's
regiment under General Scott in Mexico.
He was greatly distinguished in Colonel
Harney's affair at Medelin, on the Goth of
March, 1917 On the 18th OF April, lS47,
he was breyettsd lieutentant-co for
gallant and meritorious conduct in the
Sottle Of Cerro- Gordo, where, on the 18th
eg,hat month, he commanded the Mounted
Riae REGIMENT, and was wounded. On the
sth OF Sept. 1S47, he was again breyetted
Colonel, for the same conduct in the bat
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This able soldier is a native of Massa-
chusetts, and was born in 1916. He en-
tered West Point al 1888, his appoint
ment being charged to that State. In
1887 he received his appointment of sec
ond lieutenant of artillery. In Febru-
airy, 1888, he was appointed assistant
commissary of subsistence, and promo
ted to first lieutenancy. From July to
October 1871, he acted as adjutant at
the Military Academy, and from 1841 10
1915 he ranked as regimental adjutant.
When the war with Mexico broke out he
was appointed aidde-camp to General
Hamer, and displayed so much gallantry
that be was brevetted as captain. He
particularly distinguished himself at
Monterey. In the early part of 1847 he
was made assistant adjutant general,
with the rank of captain. For his sagac-
ity and courage at the National Bridge he
was breyetted major, and soon after at
Chepultepec, rendered himself so con-
snicuOus that he was brevetted lieutenant
colonel. The war ended, he withdrew
from the service and emigrated 70 Cali
fornia, where he engaged in commerce,
with but moderate success. AT the
breaking out of the rebellion he consid-
cred .kss she education he had re-
ceived az the expense of his country was
sacred trust and Immediately offered
his services to The government, who, aware
Of his abilities, appointed him brigadier
general of volunteers, on the 18th Of April,
1861. He was placed in command of a
brigade, which formed part of the Army
of the Potomac. Subsequently he was
put at the head of division aud station
ed in South Maryland, where he remained
till February last. He was now placed
in command of the fighting division par
excellence of the army, including Sickles'
splendid Excelsior Brigade, and at Will
| liamsburg, Seven Pines and Fair Oaks
showed how worthy he was Of that proud
position. lie next distinguished himself
during the seven days contests, and
afterwards under General Pope before
| Washington and under Mcclellan in
| Maryland He fought bravely at South
Mountain and Antietam, at which latter
place he was wounded in the foot. When
he had recovered from his wound sufli-
GENTLY TO take the field in litter he did
so, and was made commanding general
of the Fifth army corps. On the l4th Of
November, 1862, he was placed in COM
mand of the centre grand division Of
General Burnside's army in Virginia
His promotions have thus taken place, =
On July Alb, 1862, he was promoted to o
major generelnhip Of volunteers, and OF
the Goth of September, 1862, was ap'
pointed brigadier general OF the regular
army, in the place of General Mansfield
deceased.
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mitted to follow this Army, or to estab-
lish themselves within its lines.
Nv. In towns and cities, now or here
after within the lines Of this Army, no
person will be allowed TO sell goods
needed for the use Of the resident citi-
Hens, unless be be resident trader. To
such, upon application TO the Provost
Marshal General, or Provost Marshal Of
the Post, permit, with such restrictions
as he may deem necessary, will be grant
cd, proper assurance being given Of the
loyalty and fidelity Of the applicant.
| ". Anyiperson, or persons, found ship
ping, selling, or attempting TO sell, goods,
either directly or indirectly, in violation
of the above orders, win be Immediate
ly arrested, their goods coniscated, and
the facts reported TO these Headquar-
tiers.
Corps, Division, Brigade, Regimental,
and Post Commanders will be held re-
sponsible for the strict enforcement of
these orders.
BY command Of Maj. Gen. RosEcRANs
JULIUS p. GARESCHE,
Asst Adj't Gen'l and Chief Of staff.
0hicial:--C. GoDDARD, A. a. G.
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FOR REM AZ.

r HAVE -FOUR rwO-sr0RY BRICK B0W
II for rent for 1868, near tho heeervf
on Lebanon pike. ghcso are very Commercially
81 have each eight rOolnB, cpal honse, an
ant supply Of hydraht water and nre 70 adI4
situated for obtaining supplies thai tonauif
rarely % send 10 market, hnding one right a
dOor6.
I refer 10 Mr.. DYER PEARL, City Bank aaA
GRITFlTR, Arn " Griffith PargOnH, ~ Any II
Information, they being tenants ~ the pftsout
hent $500, payable quertry. Notes, we'll "a
viii DO required Renters can aDply 10 ne am
noon, "a my reslicac0, on Lebanon pike
h0y20-ow AZ. G. l.. CLAfnOfN
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40 whom it MaY Concern.

am directed by Major-General RosE-
GRAMS, commanding the military depart
ment of the Cumberland, to publish the
following as a guidance to all parties
having business transactions with any
officer, or agent of the Quartermaster's
Department.. Particular attention is So
licited to all the points referred to, from
all citizens, and settlers in Tennessee, or
where the army or any Gifts detachments
may be found. -.
The officers of the Quartermaster's
Department have special charge of the
matter of Fuel, Forage, Straw, Trans
portation, its repairs and maintenance
and while in the field have under GER
tain restrictions, understood by them
selves, authority TO provide the articles
above specified for the use Of the troops,
and transportation in their charge.
Supplies pertaining TO the Quartermas-
ter's Department must be purchased or
procured by the officers of that Depart
ment, or agents appointed only by the
approval of the Secretary of War;
Should officers or agents be supplied with
funds, immediate payment should be
made for all purchases made from, and
for services rendered, by loyal persons.
When purchases are made by any
Quartermaster or agent not supplied with
funds for payment, certified accounts of
purchase must be given in triplicate and
in form; the certificate stating the arti-
cles purchased will be accounted for at
the close of the month of purchase, on
their monthly reports TO the Department
at Washington. Citizens or camp fol-
lowers are not to be authorized to make
purchases on account of the Quartermas-
ter's Department. No payments can be
mace except on the certificate of the au-
thorized officer making the purchase, and
no receipt memorandum, or certificate, ex-
cept given as above described, will be en-
tertained by any disbursing Quarter
master.
Officers making purchases of supplies
for the Quartermaster's Department are
held directly responsible TO the Treasury
of the United States for the legality OF
their purchases, and are also held strictly
accountable for the proper care and dis
tribution of all supplies received, and
purchased: this accountability is month
ly, and must be so stated in their certifl-
Gates of purchase--otherwise the certi-
ficate is valueless, and is so considered
by the disbursing officer. rm
Brigade and Regimental Quartermas-
ters should always add TO their signature
the number of the regiment TO which
they belong, and the State from which
the regiment comes, or their official sig.
nature is incomplete. t,s
Officers have no right TO seize or press
private property for their own use
nor for the use of the, government with.
out authority from the commanding gen.
eral,, When such authority is delegated
the certificates, as above described, arr
required by the laws of the United States
and all others are valueless.
j. G.. CHANDLER,
Capt. and Asst. Q'rmaster, U. A.
Inspector Of Quartermasters
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. o, l862-l0t
-fs " n III = = 80 II 81 81
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MATRIMoNY IN MIcmaAH.-The Hins-
dale paper has the following ADVERTISE
ment; NoTIcE-Whereas, my husband
Israel A. Hale, when boy Of twenty ]
took him in, a dirty, ragged thing, sick
and without home or friends, furnish
ing him clothes, spending money and q
home, After working early and late 20
get him mended, clean and clothed, he
has gone 10 live with his par and mar.
/ forbid anybody harbOring or trusting
him on my account, for shall pay no
more debts Of his tracing.
ADELNE HALE.
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ON band ana for sale At The Broadwas Bms1d
" june5 T D, D. DicSEY, Agent.
ERESH CORN NEAL for sale at the
L. Broadway Mills,
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COMPLIMENTARY Two friends meet
ing, one remarked, 81 have just met a
man who told me l looked like YOU
"Tell me who he was, that may knock
him down. replied his friend. "Don't
trouble yourself" said he u did that
myself Immediately
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XTOU MUST FURNISH ALCOHOL OR srIe9NG
i whisky to DO PIT IN your Meters 10 prevent
freezing
Tho company VIII SEM Wuper rsrson 70 Ak all
Meters whenever notified, proyincu you furnish tho
alcohol or whisky,
will explain this We charge NO Meter rent 90
most Gas Companies DO, 10 this expense, and at
this particular time the expense would b. 5000 10
$500 20 the Companyi IN many cases. ho coat Of the
alcohol would amount 70 more than Tie next ihreo
months bill for gas. ....ul.
Jas. r. EENDRIcK,
Dec. Sch, lso2-lm ssoslse
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! Proclamation Of the Governor.

WHEREAS, The State Of Tennessee ID
now, and has been, without full repre-
sentation in the XXXVIIth Congress of
the United States Of America; and
whereas it is believed, upon information
received, that large majority of the vo-
ters of the Ninth and Tenth Congress
sional Districts of this State, as appor-
toned by the Act passed February goth,
1852, have given evidence of their loyal
ty and allegiance TO the Constitution and
laws of the United States,
Now, therefore /, ANDREW JOHNSON,
Military Governor of the State of Ten
nessee, in order to secure to the loyal
electors of these two Congressional Dis
tricts their constitutional representation
in the House of Representatives of the
United States of America, have deemed
it proper to issue this my proclamation,
appointing and ordering elections to be
held on the twenty niDtb daV of Deem
Der, 1862, to fill the vacancies in the
XXXVIIth Congress of the United States
of America in the following Districts, to
wit: The Ninth Congressional District,
composed of the counties of Henry,
Weakly, Dyer, Obion, Lauderdale, Tip
ton, Gibson, Carroll and Henderson.
The Tenth Congressional District,
composed of the counties of Madison,
Hay wood, Hardeman, Fayette, and Shell
by.
Writs of election will be issued, and
the election held at the places desig-
mated by law, and the proceedings
under said writs returned to the office Of
the Secretary of State. The judges app
pointed tohold said elections, in addition
TO the oath prescribed by section 844 of
the Code of Tennessee, shall further
swear that they will permit no person to
vote whom they believe to be disloyal to
the Government of heUnited States.
And no person will be consider
ed as an elector qualified TO vote,
who, in addition to the qualifications
now required by law, does not give sat
isfactory evidence to the judges holding
said election OF his loyalty to the Gov
ernment of the United States. a's
In testimony whereof, !, ANDREW JOIN
SON, Governor of the State Of
Tennessee, and COMMANDMENTS
Chief of the forces thereof, have
49,, hereunto set my hand and
II. 8 caused the great seal of the
d'~~V-~) State to be affixed at the De.
partment in Nashville, on this
the 9Th day of December, A. ID
1862. gr 1ti
BY the Governors
ANDREW JOHNSON.
EDWARD IL. EAST aT
Secretary of State. s'l
dec9-3t 0t
HEADoUARTERs nth ARMY CoRPs, >
DEPARTMENT or THE CUMBERLAND,
NASHVILLE, TENN, Nov. "a, 1922
! lf....1 O..g...s AZ, 90
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Gov. MoREHEAp has left London and
taken up his residence in Paris. From
the latter city he Eliminates thus:
IT. under any circumstances, Kentucky
ever retlnns( ~ 10 the Union, will ALLURE
her, as | will the entire South, If she
does not fight till the last man is killed,
for her independence.
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SICK OR WOUNDEDf

and for persons living 80 distance who can rite
% the Army intelligence Office aud obtain reli.
able information Of any soldier that en-.
listed IN the States Of
Rliaois, Indiana, Ohio, Io'0d, Michigan, Wiseon.
sin, Minnesota, Kentucky and Afissoayi
(NORRECT INTELLIGENCE WILL BE GIVEN OF
" any soldier from the above States, whether
SICK, WoUNDEn, KILED, OR TAKEN Passover, and
In what battles he may have been engaged, and
where his regiment Is stationed.
Information will also be gwen Of the condition Of
apy sick wounded soldier 10 81. Louis, Louisville
Cincinnati, Nashville, Mound City, any Hospital
In tho Western Department and where those Kill ed
In battle have died from their wounds, buri-
cd; and where those taken prisoners are con.
lined. t.t
This Is the only Army Intelligence ONCE in the
Department OF the Mississippi, or Western Depart
ment -and international OF soldiers from any OF the
above States be given at any time by calling or
writing TO the Army Intelligence Once.
Persons writing will please give the name Of the
soldier, what State he listed IN and the number Of
his regiment Charges for any find ofA " lntelh.
genoe will be Two DoLLARs, aud any person ritng
will please enclose the amount, 10 order 10 secure
attention TO their inquiries
Address Army Intelligence once, 81. Louis, Mo-.
- .s~'~ o. Box 1913. MAY IS, lS62-ly
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CAPTURE OF RIBEL sIlAnER.-Letters from
the army In South Carolina mention the capture
in Savannah river Of the rebel steamer Gen. Lee
She approached Fort Pulaski with flag OF truce
having on board q lady and her son, from
Charleston, whose friends are ut the North. Ad.
jutant Goodall, on board the Union unarmed
steam-tug Thomas Foulkes, met the fag-stesmer
and, stopping her at the extreme range Of the
guns of the fort ordered her 20 remain there until
Communication could he bad BY signal with the
department headquarters. To this the rebel on
Gers assented But no sooner had the Foulkes
returned than the Gen. Lee put on all steam and
started up the Savannah. The guns Of PulaskI
at once opened on her, but she was ut distance
too great for effect. The Foulkes wa immedi.
ately taken 10 the wharf, couple Of brass field
pieces from the Colonel's quarters were placed on
board Of her, and she was then sent In swim pur.
suit By the time she caught up with the Gen.
Lee the latter had nearly reached savannah
Running alongside, the Lee was taken possession
Of and her ofhcers taken prisoners. Among
them 10 said 10 be Capt o. Pembroke Jones, the
captain Of the new rebel ram. The Gag Of truce
10 supposed to have been SAINT for the purpose,
more than any other, Of bringing that ofacer 70
spy out the channel
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ORDERS IN RELATION TO AMMUNI
TON, &c.

HsadqHartrs Army Of V1gtstd, !
Nsar Cedar Morntdis, Va, Aug. Is, 1862.
General Orders No. 20.-6eneral Orders No. l5
current series, from these Headq uarters, Is u
modified a. TO require forty rounds Of ammuni
when on the march. These will be carried In
the cartridge boxes.
Surplus ammunition will be carried In the am
munition wagons.
rounds Of ammunition per man will be carried
by them-forty rounds In their cartridge-boxes
and sixty rounds upon their persons.
By command Of Major General Pope.
r. U. SKLFRIpsK, A. A. General.
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PERsoNAL.-irvins Van vsrst, N. "; JOSIAH
Quincy, Mass; Hon. c. Sumner, Mas; Col. M
Corcoran, Goth N. Y; Maj. J. Vogdes, U. 9. A
Col Wilcox, LIST Mich Lieut.. Col Bowms an
Pa John 8. Stevenson, Marine Art; Com Z
A Barnes, U. 8. N; Col. E. Fenn0, U. 5. A.
Col Karice, Pa; Thurlow Weed, Albany, N. Y
Gen. Barnard, U $. A; Col. 6. R. Paul, U s. A
are at WiIlards.
Col. A. T. Reynolds, N. Y. Cavalry; Gel J. 5
Belknap, ssth N. Y. Volunteers Col. p. Renney
Ark; Lieut.. Col. s. NJ. Jackson, Mai. p. A
Johns and twenty officers Of the 18th Pennsylvani,
Reserves, from Richmond, are at the MetIopoli
tan
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AN IMPORTANT ORDER
War Department, Adjsfasf Gsss,aPs Ofie
KdskinRton, August IL. ISn2

W" DtpdfFWtHE, AdJtIdNI UfNtFdIs UD1ct,
Washington, August IL, Iso2.
General Orders No. I'LL. Hereafter no sp.
polntmenh Of Major Generals or BrIgsdief Gen.
erals will be given except to oflceu Of the regu.
lar army for meritorlous and distinguished Ger.
vices during the war, or to volunteer officers who
by some successful achievement In the field, shall
have displayed the military abilities required for
the duties Of General oficer
q No appointment to such grades will be
Issued by the War Department I'LL an examine.
ton 10 made to ascertain IL there are any charges
or evidence against the character, conduct or
fitness Of the appointee, and IL there should be
any such charges or evidence, special report Of
the same will be made TO the President.
BY order Of the Secretary Of War.
Ed TOWNSEND, Ass'tAdJy General.
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A MEDICAL CHANGE.

Acting Assistant Surgeon II. G. Smith, OF Wa
terloo, N. Y has been ordered to the charge Of
the Old Capital Prison Hospital, vice Brigade
Surgeon stuart, ordered 10 duty with Gen. Burn
sides command.
Surgeon Stuarb departure from the late field
Of his duties here will be greatly regretted by ell
lately under his charge - q surgeon, for he has
had no professional superior in the service In the
results OF his labon
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III IL is stated that during the late election In
North Carolina, In one Of the old Whig strosE-
place between the friends of the opposing candi-
dates, In which the johnson men lost seventeen
killed and thirty three wounded, and the Vance
men quite a. many more. IL IL rerau kable fact
majority against de fre-eateu' candidate, John.
son. - -
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IL From the publishers, Ticknor & Fields,
and from J. shillington, Odeon Building we have
early copies Of the Atlantic Monthly for septem.
Der, containing contributions by Miss Prescott,
Duganne, Higginson, Mrs. Howe, and Others.
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IRON VESSELS FOR RIVER AND HAR-
BOA DEFENCE,

TEE NAVY DEPARTMENT will reoeive yroposalG
for the construction and comp elton IN every
speot. except guns. ordnance stores. provisions.
fue, and agtloe instrum n's, for vessels Of iron
for rlver aud hsIDor defence, similar 10 those build
Ins in New York having sint e IeNolv Wing tnrret.
The dram Of water not 20 exoeed ten feet, and the
vessels TO be provided with a surfnoe condenser
for Supplying tie boiIess with pure water ON per
SOMA application TO the Department psrue, intend
ing TO oner can see the pass id organisations.
which viii be furnished to the oOnITsot0r By the
DE rartment.
No offer viii be considered unless from parties
Who fully prepared to exeoHte WORK OF this
kind, having in NOR Own name at the present time
suitable shops ard tools,
The act OF Congress approved July Nth, Issl.
prohibits tue TRANSFER Of AM cont act. order.
interest therein.
The 'd1srs will stste the price and the least
time vhic theT will agree 90 oompl etc the wee
sci and the reluoed prIOo for each succeeding
month. Propositions will be received until the 3,st
of August, but vi De extended 20 the - n OF An
gust for parties offering from west Of tae noun
tAins
The proposals must be endorsed "ProposaIs 6c-
IroH Vessels for hfrw ard hsrbor DGssos,' 20
distinguish thsm from other business le ters. ault
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BEING MUSTERED OUT.

To-day there are q large number Of musicians
at the Psynssterr Once, receiving their pay
having been mustered out Of service sgreesbly to
the act Of Congress sbolishing regimental bands