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New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

Cen Hunter has Issued an order from the head
quarters of the Southern Department. declaring
partial law in Georgia, Florida, aud South Carolina
And as he considers Slavery and martial law incon''
satbe. he DEGREES Freedom TO All the slaves-neary
million-of those three States.
We have report from the Department OF Geu'
NcCellsu dated Cumberland, Va, May Ia, which.
however shows no change in the disposition Of the
forcss under the Commanding General The Quar-
.erpas,er and Cominssary stores are in abundance;
and the advance guard of the National army, under
Gen. Stonem.p, remains at White House, within
sight of the Rebels position. Deserters report that,
between Richmond and the Chickahominy River, for
q distance Of seventeen miles, TIE Rebels are en-
camped in large force where they are to await the
arrival Of Gen. McClean's army. From explosions
heard at Cumberland it s supposed the Rebels have
blown up some railway bridges.
A dispatch to The ChicagO Times, dated Cairo,
saws that on Monday last two regiments from
Kentucky and Tennessee attempted to desert their
cause ard come over tn masss TO the Union army.
The Rebels held them in check and m1tioy ensued.
A strong force from our advanced lines was sent
Interfere, ana I'D II sDOit lult WIN
about sixty prisoners, mostly from the ranks of the
dcsertne regiments. They give dolefal account
of affairs n Beauregards army.
We publish, this morning, the accounts given by
our special spondeut, Of the general engage
ment between tie National feet and The Rebel gun
boats, at Fort Pillow, on Saturday morning last.
The engagement, il will be seen, of desperate
character and while severe chas'isemeDt was
inflicted on the Rebels, our vessels did not escape
unipjured
Col. Wm Dwight, ir., OF the First Excelsior
Regiment, who was supposed TO have been killed,
arrived at Washington yesterday. He was severely
wounded, and left Tor dead on the battlefield at
Williamsburg. The regiment lost two field officers,
and tweoty company officers, and nearly half its
rank and fle
The news received at the War Department yes.
terday, according 10 Washington dispatch, indicates
that in tie Departments of Gems. II ,leck ard Nc
Clellsn no movement or engagement of any conse-
quence had taken place.
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A dispatch from Cairo, by way Of Chicago,
gives what purports 10 be a confidential cir
cuIar from Mr.. JEFF. Davis, in which be con-
fesses to the desperate condition Of the Rebel
lion. A second dispatch declares the first to
be forgery, az We had presumed it to be
before we were 90 advised. We have no
doubt that Mr.. Davis is quite persuaded that
his Rebellion is decided failure, but be is
not likely to acknowledge it till he comes to
his last speech and confession.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

The Hon. CHARLES JARED INGERsoLI
died at his residence in Philadelphia on she
14th inst. Mr.. IngersOll was q son Of the
eminent lawyer and Federalist, Jared Inger-
soil, who was one of the trainers of the
Federal Constitution. The son, just deceased,
was born about the time that our Independence
was acknowledged by Great Britain, and,
while a very young man, made the tour OF
Europe. Returning just before the fierce
political contest which overthrow Gov.
Mexican, be plunged into it with zeal on the
Governors side, which he irretrievably
damaged by printing card wherein he de-
cared chat, had he been on the stage Of action
at the opening of our Revolutionary struggle,
he would have been Tory. He afterward
was classified as Democrat, and in that con-
nection obtained the U. S. District Attorney.
ship Of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania,
which be obtained, we think, Of President
Monroe, but held through Mr. AdamSs term,
making very good thing Of it. Gen. Jack
son, on his accession, turned Mr.. Inke rso out
of Office, and the discernment he showed in
that election soon after converted Mr.. j. 10
JacksOnisln. He was a Democratic Member
of Congress from 1913 to 1915, and again
from lSil to lS49, having been beaten at
three previous elections by Charles Naylor-il
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WHAT WAR DEMOCRATS THINK.

CAPT. VIM. d. Wilkins of Detroit, Mich,
icon. we believe of Judge Ross Wilkins, and
nephew of Hon. William Wilkins Of Pittsburgh.
Pa is lifelong Democrat with oil his kun,
but be is particularly straight on Contiscation.
He recently forwarded to friend in Washing
ton writ Of garnishment, sued out by order
of Jeff. Davis before his District Judge Brock
enbrough, commanding the Bank of Rocking
ham 10 come into Court and give account OF
all the money and other property IN its Keep
ing which belongs to OF is held for any alien
enemy of the Confederate States, &C., &c.
Hereupon Capt. Wilkins writes:
HAKRfsoSBuRs Va, May ,, 1862.
sent you few days since the mandate ~ the $50 cSeoI
e.,ur. emnsry th. cons .si,n of all the property OF
that could be reached Every loya citken III
the valley OF |hgins" through which our column nov
uovins la. been stripped Of everything tho Rebels couu
lid de.o- hund OF mon striped OF ell thry hao
hundreds loahsone prisons hen rsnn
before fron Winchester he arrested and took WIN
hm fifty Union OF that place Vhoss only onsnso
wa. oysy to their country. And these many OF them
seed duy highly respectable po'o we're dIivep
foot behird his baggage train through rain aid mud denied
shelter i;ht and often Obliged to 90 all DAY wthon
q meal spesk Of what do know . =. .
Leni.y these Rebels only makes them believe thst
atrdid Them They imply from our forb@srance O.
dare Iraia Let us make haste to convince thsn
that eagles bear the Arrows Of punishment 80 well a
~ Wx. D. WILKINS.
Captain and Assistant Adjutsns- General
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Connecticut Politics.

Nxw.HAvss THURSDAY, May Is, 100:
The Union aud Republican caucus last evening
unanimously nominated the Hon. James Dixon for
United States Senator Tho vote on tho ipiorma'
ballot WAS, Dixon, Io3; ecattsring, %.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16
GENERAL NEWS.

-Ratzky the alleged murderer of Fellner, WAS
brought to this city from st. Louis last evening. His
statement is very long and incoherent, but elcits
nothing in addition TO the particulars published in
THE TRIBUNE of the 9Th inst. II is probable, how
ever that other arrests will be made of parties imp-
Gated with Ratzky and Mrs. Msrks, in the robbery
OF Felners effects subsequent to tie murder. He
will be taken to Monmouth County, New.Jersey
so-dsy.
A dispatch from fredericksburg says that large
iron foundery which, until tue arrival OF the National
army st that place, was used in casting shot and
shell, and in rihing cannon for the Rehel., on
Wedpesday tsken possession Of by an officer of Gen.
McDowell's staff. Yankee mechanics immedi-
ately set to work in tie National service, AID are
producing the best specimens of Workmanship.
The United States steam transport Cahawba
arrived here yesterday morning from Port Royal
Sue has 6,9s2 bags of unginned cotton board con-
signed to the Collector of the Port. Her news is
unmportsnt, nothing Of moment having iranspired
since our last adviees
The Secretary Of War orders that all applica-
;ons for passes to visit Fortress Monroe, Norfolk,
Yorktown, or other places the waters OF the Ches-
apeake, be hereafter made 10 MajorGen. John a.
Dix of Baltimore.
The subject of further relieving soldiers fam
iles at the expense Of the city under consdera
ton in the Common Council last evening. After
some discussion, for which the report, the SUBJ
ject was referred TO Committee.
Refugees from Richnond stale that at a meeting
there, on Saturday night last the property-holders
aud most substantial OF the city favored a sur
render while those who had no interests there were
rampant for burningit.
The President has recommended 10 Congress
that vote of thanks should be passed TO Capt. Far.
ragut and 30 other officers by name for their ser
vices in the capture Of Fo;s jackson and ST. Philip
aud the City OF New-Orleans
Recorder Hoffman yesterday filed his decision
in reference 10 the Concert Saloon law affirming it's
onay and counseling obedience 20 its pro-
visions
The Tax bill is to be taken up in the Senate to-
day. Some Of the amendments TO be proposed will
be found reported in our Washington dispatch.
The House yesterday parsed the Senue bill au-
thorizing the appointment Of Medical Siorekeepers
for the amy, and Chaplains for the hospitals.
Mr.. Fl jah Ward from the Committee on Com
merce, reported bill establishing coiDage depart
ment in tie United States Assay Office, New.York.
1t is said the peopls Of New Orleans now regret
that they did not prevent the destruction of property
BY their Generals tie approach of the Uaon fleet.
OF THE MARKETS..
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wa. charged by foul play. Mr.. Ingersoll was
m able man, 0 shrewd politician, took good
care OF No. !, and always voted on the side
Of Slavery.
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STATE OF THE MARKETS..

The Stock market opened yesterday with good
demand for Government and State Stocks at per
cent concession on the Gs Of 1881. Treasury Notes
were firm at l0J. The closing quotations were: U.
8. &c, 1884, Coupons 1917 @lC5: Tennessee State 6s
Sei a59.; Missouri 6s, j2s 80. In Exchange there
was not much doing, but quotations are without
change. Sterling is ll3l a Ia for bankers. Freghts
are particularly active especially to Great Britain,
ana rates arc generally firm To Liverpool, en-
geements Of 36oOO bushels Of Corn AT ID. in bulk
aoovo bushels OF Wheat al I'D. 10 bulk and bags;
,'V 'ois. OF Flour "a, 3s. The business Of the Sub
.reasury was: Receipts. $57G G,OCG-for Customs,
t@'ooc; Payments, q ,r2 OOi; Balance, 81, ,O67,.
i"' money continues sOundsn. at Al per cent on
prominent coua'erals, with some transactions under
peculiar circumstances u, 3 per ce,t. Tie deposits
with the banks exceed sl-O,OOO,e)O. TIE ma,ke,
(or Western and State Flour Is active Sale. ~
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nursed BY the soft hand of woman. guided to
her duty BY the inspirations of religion. We
cannot moro strongly commend the proposition.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16
STAMPEDE OF SLAVES.

Marylandsrs say that few days ago ivOv aa,.,, ',
o. If bv a precoucerted movement, simnl'aneo4~v
left kind masters and happy homes IN ~ i" !,
Georges County, Nd, and came to 'ne p.'s'~ .'u,. y
Columbia where they still are. MArylAnosis, 'y ,hi.
plain that the inconvenience growing 0a' - ..,
emigration to the whites Of the country Mo ,,m.S
free laborn many cases now necessarily psi',,. ,h.~.
n'' '' ns,.~n. entirely upsccustomed to help them
.e,yes-being the only kind to be had >. bat
Soms bsvs invoked the Fugitive Slave iAs' Wv wv
complain that the soldiers are I'll .,.I A,. within
aud will not allow the process to 30 execute. have
,her camps. Other and more sensible '. ..oubls 70
concluded not to 60 to much expense OF a. .vsn Il
recover fugacious blacks being aware 'a ,ss, ,hsy
recovered they will bs very likely, now s- - 70
have once found the way to free o0ansy ns.y',.u,sd
there again, and that they cannot 10
Washington telegraph., 1862-11-26

gotiate as they please with Lincoln's cabinet,
but before We aeospt the benefits OF their in
reference or allow Il to influence our conduct,
We must be satisfied that it is pure. unsel6sh,
and above al, uneesditisas;, and that it be ac-
companied also, with our full reccgc ition as a
nation. ~ aas ~ 81
But II, ignoring us, they should persuade
Lincoln to cease the war, and offer us peace i.
ON the grounds of q new Union under mod
fled constitution; or on the grounds Of separ-
alton upon condition of future and gradual
emancipation; upon condition that England
or the United States or any other nation should
always be allowed the privileges Of the most
favored nations in commercial affairs; or upon
other grounds interfering with that absolute
free will with which we should enter the fam
lily of nations, we should reject 1t and be pre-
pared for the con sequence. Our struggle Tor
Independence should not cease midway. These
conditions. or any Of them, will knit MS IN the
tangl ed web of European affairs, and new
and bloody wars in the future can alone re-
li.ve US.
How this may be, We cannot yet know. We
are not sanguine of peace. We would have
liked better to to have seen the movement in
augurated by our recognition as = nation. II
would have been in accordance with the usual
course, and would have shown disposition
to impose restrictions. on our freedom of
choice. We fear improper designs against our
perfect independence, and We would be watch
ful.
But if the proposition may lead to our full
recognition, without conditions; the DO rider
question to be settled by free vote of each
border State, We shall hail peace with joy, and
feel duly grateful to the humanity Of foreign
nations in bringing about the result Mean
while We are not ungenerous to suspect them.
for they act suspiciously. Intervention may
be siren song, leading to destruction. Let
US be fully prepared. cease no effort, and
await the result.
Washington telegraph., 1862-11-26
Es- We clip the following items from Ii

lEs- We clip the following items from the
State Gazette of the 18th:
Hon. Harris Flanagan, the Governor cleo (
arrived in this city Thursday afternoon, and
will be installed to-day.
Hon. o. II. Oates, Of Monroe county, WAS
on Thursday last, elected Secretary Of State.
On the 10Th ballot the General Assembly
on Monday last, reelected Hon. r. ". John
son, Confederate States Senator. johnson re-
ceived 46 votes, Garland AZ, scattering 2.
We do not give the list of votes on final bal
lot. 1t is of no public Importance. Those
who feel a curiosity to examine into the vote
of their particular representatives can essily
find out. "who's who, and what's what" if they
think i: worth the while. For our part We are
satisfied to rest this thing upon the patriotism
and wisdom of tho Legislature. We are the
per, onal friend Of Mr.. Garland, and can heart
lily congratulate him upon q vote which, con
sidering his years, must be felt as high com
pliment. At the Same time, we have ever con-
sidered Senator Johnson, as a man, whose
experience and extensive acquaintance with
public men, gives him most potent influence
III OuT uatiOnhi COuuClis, WuiCu Will NC
tant to our State in her present trying posi-
ton.
Hon. Vim. r. Miaer, the present able and
Industrious Auditor, has been reelected for
the next term, and Mr.. Leroy b. Cunningham,
of Yell county, has been elected Treasurer
We regret that We cannot give any satisfactory
account of Legislative proceedings The lin
tied space Of the Little Rock Journals does not
admit of their publication. We hear some
thing said about dispensing with the Ian Off
ces, and putting the books under the control y;
the Governor, during the war. This wou,,i lie
good move. The subject of stopping cxecu-
lions is also discussed, but no action Ia. yet
beeutaken. The main question of interest among
The members seems to be when to al urn.
This is the very last thing they were sent there
to do. We heard much, and justly too, of the
important affairs which would come before the
present session-of the grave dcliberation they
would require. That's SO. We hope they will
be attended to, and that deliberately. The
best plan is for the members to adjourn when
their business Is done, be it sooner later.
We have never yet known thing well dome by
"A people in a fdset 70 finish it. II is cd cap
merit to vote Tor adjournment We believe
the people generally would prefer seeing oar
Legislators stay at their posts until they &C
complsh something more for the good Of the
State, than is Involved in the filling of Offices
Washington telegraph., 1862-11-26

DIED, ut his residence i'm Hampstead county,
Arkansas, on the 9th October, 1862, Mr..
JoHS AxpERsox, i'm the 67th year Of his age,
80 years Of which he has been . consistent
member Of the Cumberland Presbytsrian
Church. tr
Brother Anderson was benevolent without
ostentstion. charitable, always kind and gen.
erous to the poor and suffering, he lived the
life Of the christian and died the death Of the
righteous. For many days before his exit,
his suferings were great, but he bore It oil
with christian fortituIe. In the death OF
brother Anderson the church has lost vaius-
bic member, society nm ornament, the commu-
nifty IN esteemed neighbor and friend Da'
he has gone from us. yet We mourn mol =
those who have NJ hope, for We hase tn.a
abiding faith connected with the br1ghf fesu
mony left by our brother, that osr sspssauon
viii be short and that after . fevshort years
at most, happy repai0n viii take place,
where parting viii be kaovn no mere.
Death seemed enyious Of our love
Ard clasped our treasure to his brss ~
But happily he dwells shove
Ard with his Makor n n 1nGfu "a
Washington telegraph., 1862-11-26

CHANGE OF TERMs.-We believe that all who
know US will readily think us sincere in sa wing
that since the beginning of the war we have
kept up the Telegraph for the public good.
We have endeavored to bear our portion of the
sacrifices incumbent upon every citizen. We
have appreciated the Importance of keeping
the public fully advised of all the events of the
war; Of all the operations of the government,
and of all the incentives to patriotism which
have so far sustained the people in the present
fiery trial.
Notwithstanding the great difficulty in keep
ing up our stock Of paper, although the prices
of clothing for our families have increased four
fold, and the pricec of food have been doubled,
we have spared no energy to furnish our read
srs with the latest news, and to present TO
their consideration all important questions
affecting their interests, at the old prices,
which in the most prosperous times were barely
sufficient.
We regret that we can 10 so no longer
The price of paper has increased fve-fod in
the markets where We purchase. We are
moreover subject to enormous expense in its
transportation, and incur great risk of its total
loss At present publish at great pecun-
larry sacrifice. The subscription price does
not pay for the material on which the paper is
printed.
From this date, therefore, we will be CON-
PEELED to advance our rates to FIVE DOLLARS
PER ANNUM. 1t just cannot be helped, and
there is an end of it. Those who have paid in
advance will u furnished their paper until
the time expires. All others will be st pped
after a reasonable time shall have been allowed
for this notice TO meet the eyes of subscribers
and we must decline new subscriptions except
upon the terms herein stated, and always in
advance. Our friends will not take offence
if We make this rule infexible.
We will doubtless lose many subscribers.
We regret it, and it shall be no cause of qua rre
When the times may allow us to reduce our
terms again, we here promise to do, we
will be happy to welcome them back. Mean
while we feel justified ill assuring those who
remain, that by strict economy of material,
and by energy in procuring supplies whenever
they can be had, we will be able to continue
the Telegraph, at least with its present size.
1t is far better for the community, than if we
should cease altogether, as We would otherwise
be obliged to do. r--.
Washington telegraph., 1862-11-26

rLincoln has written letter to
Charles Francis Albums, his Fun bassadcr
at London, in which he takes the bold and
decided ground that no interposirion by
foreign powers will be tolerated by him,
and that an attempt upou the part OF En-
gland aud France to needle in the pres.
ent conflict between himself and the peo-
Pile of The South, will be met with prompt.
indignant resistance, from himSe'f and
his entire Cabinet aud Congress. He would
rather sink the Union and all on board,
he says, beneath the bottom of the sea
than submit to a comprotuise with treas
On, Or parry with traitsrs. ~
Washington telegraph., 1862-11-26
I'm Memory Of
COL. HENRY II, JOHNSON,

who was born in the State of Missouri. on
the 9th day Of August, S-.3, and was slain in
battle At Corinth, on Saturday the 4fh Of De
tober, 1862. while charging the -nemy'- en-
frenchments in command OF the 10Th R-gi-
ment Arkansas Volunteers, aged 30 years,
month. and 20 days.
Now, that the wall Of grief is hushel into
silent sorrow, and melancholy calmness set
tied upon the hearts Of iris relatives and frrnd-.
feel il a meuxnful duty resting upon in
view Of the deep feelings Of attachment and
respect which existed between Col johnson
and my self from early boyhooi. and cement
ed by long years Of uninterrupted friendship.
and social and business Intercourse TO pay
this humble tribate to his worth and memory.
Although not TO the 4>Inanor BORN" yet be-
was in truth an Arkansian in every feeling
aud sentiment Of State PRIDE evotcd e. her
interests rejoicing in her honor and wealth.
and sharing in all her misf"rtuncs- A. man
Of business; he was far seeing and energetic,
truly honest and prompt in all his dealings
envying no man for his wealth or his bouors.
but By earnest effort, constant application,
and pure integrity Of character. achieved
and left both rs a boon to his family.
In feeling he was emincntiy benevolent, his
heart and his purse being always open t. every
appeal Of want and suffering, and in the be-
stowment Of his bounty. NIL the religious and
educational enterprises Of our country shared
literally. His friendship was warm. sincere
and frank; courteous but unyielling to his OPP
poncnts-cnemies he had nome
Notwitl. landing his highly social virtues,
his modest. polite and ch aste department: his
handsome and commanding person, his ardent
admiration Of female society and domestic re-
tirement, yet he never married.
Inspired by that lofty patriotism aud love OF
inle pendence which anmates every true
Southern heart, and arms the citizen in de-
| fence Of his home aud his altar Col. johnson
entered the military service of his country in
march last, AMI was shortly elected TO the
command Of the goth regiment Of Arkansas
Volunteers, in which capacity he was Efficient
and prompt in every duty, and by his cour-
| age, boldness and impartial discipline. secured
the highest respect and confidence of his regi-
ment, which his gal.antry and coo. bravery on
the bloody field Of Coriath fully sns-ained
With his life in his hand, he armed and went
| forth determined to win honor or death! He
has found both. And to-day, he aed many Of
his brave companions I'll one conHsa grave,
unshrouded iand uncofhned. sare by the
cold earth that wraps their maaly forms, with
no stone to mark the rude spot where they
| lie; yet their ashes viii be conseerate and
sacred i'm the memory Of their eountrJnen-
s.Brave spirit mourn id wifh fond regret,
Lost in life's pride, in valor's noon;
o, who could deem thy star should Get
50 darby ard 10 saoi.
The solAiers death hath been fAy doom,
The soldiers tear thy need s6atl be:
Yet son Of war no broader tomb
Could fate have reared for thee.
Washington telegraph., 1862-11-26

EELEcrioN OF SENATOR AT THE SPECIAL
SEssloN.-The following preamble and joint
resolution were passed and adopted by both
Houses of the General Assembly of the State
of Arkansas, on Friday, the 14th day of Now,
A. b. 1862. to wit:
WHEREAS, there seem to be doubts in the
minds of some rs to the legality of the action
of the Legislature IN regard to the election of
Confederate States Senators for the State of
Arkansas, at the specirl session thereof; which,
if well taken tends to jeopardise the seat of
our present able and efficient Senator, Hon C..
B. Mitchell: therefore,
Resolved, That the action Of that body in
relation to said election De, and the same is,
hereby, in all things CONFIRMED.
In witness whereof, the President 'of the
Senate and Speaker of the House Of Repre-
sentatives hereto set their hands, on the l4th
day of November. 4. ID. 1862.
JOHN R. HAMPTON.
President Of the Senate.
JOHN HARRELL,
Speaker House Of representatives.