Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-01-05

ceived Harpers Weekly, New York Weekly,
Police Gazette, Clipper, Mercury, &c. And
pfc. Huber says they are now receiving the
best quality of Oysters, which are not excell-
ed any where.
Independent Fire Company.-The reg
ular meeting of the Independent Fire Com
pany will be held this (Monday) evening for
regular business and the election of officers.
A full attendance is desired.
Il. s. ALLAN, Secretary.
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Miami, Attentionl-The members Of the
Miami Fire Company, will take notice, that
the monthly meeting will be held this even
ing a! u o'clock for the election of officers
and other business. A full attendance is re-
quired By order of President
J. E. BOYER, Secretary
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Improvement-ou clever neighbors-
Duff Il Anderson, No l0s Main street-are
projecting quite an improvement to their al
ready popular place. They will have cou-
pie of Fefreshment rooms upon the second
floor, where oysters, game, and all luxuries in
season will be served in the best style. They
have the best quality of oysters, fruit, &c,
&c, constantly on hand, la..s
At Home.-Lieut-Col Strong, of the
93d Ohio, arrived home Saturday evening on
furlough. He is said to look well, and is in
robust health. Col. S. left the Regiment on
the 22d inst, and made part of the journey
home on foot He will probably remain at
home for some time, and his numerous
friends will have the opportunity of greeting
him.
How it Works.-On last Friday evening
several colored gentlemen, who chanoed to
meet in the West end of the Market House,
were congratulating themselves and Africa,
generally, on the publication of the Emanci-
patton Proclamation, and considering the
benefits and privileges it would confer on
all dusky hides-with and without bonds
when one of the party struck out With.
"Jes 'oI Wes dun foun our propah lebbel,
shu; wes nearly excl to de white folks, and
we'se got heap moh influence dan de Irish
and Dutch,
"Dats sol-Dats so /" was the response of
his hearers
The News-The most intense anxiety
to see the particulars OF the recent terrible
battles near Murfreesboro, has prevailed here
since Friday, and every item calculated to
give the slightest information was sought
with the greatest Avidiy. The list of killed
and wounded is especially demanded, and it
will be the message Of joy or sorrow to thou.
sands, l.
Late news is better than the first It now
appears that Gen. Sill and Col. Walker we're
not killed, and that Gen Rosseau was not
dangerously wounded, and number of other
casualties did not transpire to our forces, as
reported.
We are panied to note that the brave and
gallant Major Squires, of the 26th Ohio. is
among the slain, He was a generous, high.
toned gentleman; and he had Just been pro,
NOTED for his gallant bearing on former hard
fought fields. We are sorry to learn of the
injury to the chivalrOus Anderson; but we
are led to hope that the wound is not danger.
Gus.
The sad news we have is lightened some
what by the lustre the dreadful conflict has
shed upon our arms Among individual in.
stances of GOODNESS and courage reported we
take pride in referring to that of our young
fellow townsman, Adiutant D. P. Thruston,
of Gen. Rosecrans staff We will doubtless
hear of similar instances Of our Dayton lads,
when the details arrive
This morning the telegraph lines are down,
and our news is rather meagre. In the mean
time, we will hope for the best