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, 1863-01-09
FROM DESHl0IEES.


Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.1
Dksxo1SKs, Jan. s, 1853.
Hon. 81. C. Caldwell Of Van Burcn county,
member Of the House Of Representatives in
1851, ard now Major Of the Sd Iowa cavalry,
is seriously Ill with typhoid fever. He is one
Of t14c most efficient officers in the cavalry
service.
Lieut.. Col. Trumbuu, formerly Of Butler
county, but now a resident Of Blackhawk
county, has been rendered the Colonelcy of
the sd Iowa infantry, vice Williams, resigned.
Anybody would be preferable to Williams,
who has kept the regiment in trouble ever
since he received his commission; but Trum-
bull, If he will accept, will show himselfa
in snuffang gnnpowder..
Col. John Scott Of the Sod Iowa infantry
was the officer to whom the first order was
committed to destroy the military stores ut
New Madrid, Mo. Gen. Davies had sent two
seperatc orders from Columbus 10 Major
Jones, in command ct New 1&adsid, to spike
tie guns and blow up the magazines, but they
had been disobcyed. Davies put third order
into Col Scott's hands, which, being peremp.
Tory, was executed The following is copy
nf tue order:
TO Col. Scott, commanding the sd iowa, at New
Madrid:
You will Immediately proceed to New Madrid
burn the gun carriages aud wooden platforms and
Fptle the guns and destroy the ammunition total
II. Take the samc boat and proceed to Fort Pill
low under convoy OF the Eunboat. aud report tt
Col. Wolf commanding at that place.
iSIgucdl TEoAAs A: DAVIES,
BHSadier General
The soldiers from this State represent ths
destruction Of the property as needless ant
Ir1-
, 1863-01-09

tie same time, Ii behalf Of her own un4ucs-
toned rights, az an independent power In the
contrel Of our own State policy, protests
against any interference with 1t as unwarrant-
cd by the constitution Of the United States.
He closes us foI1oWs:
But by far the most alarming aspect In
which the proclamation presents Itself, ls Its
usurpation Of the powers Of the government
upon the spurious preteyt th1C the President
sincerely believes 1t to be an set Of Justice.
warranted by the Constitution upon military
necessity. If military necessity IS not to be
measured by constitutional limits, We are no
longer free people. The sword lrs become
paramount, and the civil authority subordi-
nate.
This monstrous doctrine has already re-
ceiyed M Indignant rebuke from the people
themselves. The great States Of New York,
Ohio, Indiana, New Jersey, and Illinois in
their recent elections have put their veto upon
it, and later returns indicate that Connecticut
and other parts Of New EnsIand will soon
add their emphatic condemnation
Indeed, ttis apparent that tho people arc
aroused to a sense Of the danger that attends
their Constitutional liberties, anGwin in good
time come to the rescue. Untl that day
which Is unquestionahly near at hand, arrives,
it becomes Kentucky to maintain the position
she has hitherto occupied.
The Sanitary Commission have sent of two
steamers loaded with hospital supplies for
Nashville for the wounded at Murfrecsboro.
Nearly 81 900 Tere collected on 'Chnnge yes
terday to deffay the expenses.
, 1863-01-09
FROM VIRGINIA.

Especial Dispatch tothe Chicago Tribune.]
WASHINGTON, Jan, sth, 1863.
Several circumstances give considerable
probability to the belief that portion Of the
rebel Fredericksburg army has gone West, or
ut least fallen back towards Richmond.
HEADQUARTERS Army or THE PoroxAc,l
January s, 1858.
The usual quiet prevails.
Richmond papers Of this morning contain
Mobile special Of yesterday, saying that q dis
patch from Grenada on the 9th, states that an
ald-dc-canlp Of Gen. Forrest who arrived here
this evening, reports the capture Of Trenton.
Union City, and Humboldt, with over 2, 600
prisoners, two cannon, and a large amount Of
conlnlissary stores. The attack on jackson,
Tenn, was a feint to cover the rebel opera
tons. Tie railroad from jackson to Colun-
bus is destroyed.
Lctcherss annual message to the Virginia
Legislature was read yesterday, seven columns
long: In relation to the division Of the State
necessarily be free territory. I cannot sup
pose TINT in any treaty Of psace that may be
agreed upon, Virginia will ever recognize a
division Of her territory, or ever consent to Il
treaty that will strip her Of any portion Of her
domain. Iii better that this war should con
tinue for m indefinite period than that Viz
ginia shall be even partially dismembercd.
He accuses the North with vandalism without
parallel In the history Of warfare, and re-
iterates a long list Of indignitics, outrages,
and wanton destruction. He estimates The
balance in the treasury, Oct. LIST, ut s444 s4434 000,
total paid for the war, 81, 3S7, 900. He advises
that all free negroes now resident in the por-
ton Of the State oye1run by the enemy, be
removed and put at work on the fortifcations,
as they have 1t in their power to tampcr With
the slaycs.
HEADQUARTERS ARHr OF THE
PoroxAc, Jan. Z.
News from the rebel side relative to the
fight at Murfrecsboro is to the effect that the
rebels have taken ,000 prisoners and twenty
six guns.
JEFF Davis has returned to Richmond, and
has delivered bitter and violent speech
against the Federal Government and its off
GERS, denouncing us rs guilty Of the most cnor
nous crimes.
Although the rebel force In our front and
the army at Port Royal have been Withdrawn
entirely from view, 1t Is not believed any hare
been sent to reinforce Bragg. :.
No movement Of Importance has taken place
for several days. '.-
NEW York, Jan. 9.-A Washington dispatch
to the Iford states that it Is asserted that Gen
Hooker will soon commAnd the army Of tht
relieved. !.
, 1863-01-09
FROM RICHMOND.

BALTIMORE, Jan. e.-The Richmond Enqui-
7:r4 Of the 5th says: Cor. Lctchcr has selected
from among the prisoners recently sent to
Richmond from Floyd's command, the follow
ing Federal officers, who will be held In soil
1a1f eontipement ; Is hostages s, for Col Garsona
and others s'%,1aFl{ Tt n nela b. th9 Abolition
l. Wade, Capt. Thos. Dameron, Lieuts. Viii
son Damcron, John Howe, Isaac Goble, David
Y. Ames, Samuel Duck, VIM. Dnla. They
have been duly conveyed to the States prison
and confined In appropriate cells.
, 1863-01-09
FROM LANSING, MICH.


Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribnnc.]
LASe1sa, Jan. s, via owAsso, Mich, Jan. $.
The State Legislature assembled and was
fully organized yesterday, Coz. Blair's mess
age having been delivered today. 1t Is a
careful and elaborate document, setting forth
the state and national topics. The financial
affairs Of this State are represented to be in a
most satisfactory condition Adequate sink
ing funds have been provided for the gradual
extinguishment Of the present State debt, and
system Of taxation not burdensome inaugu-
rated, which will prevent ali further increase
of debt
The State has furnished in MI, $500 SOL
diers Of which ~ 200 were; sent to the field
previous to July last. There arc get to be
raised to fill the quota under the Last call for
coz, 600 men, $500.
According to the proclamation--of emancl-
patton, which tho message heartily endorses,
Cor. Blnir says: We are about to strike hands
with the entire loyal population Of the South,
whether white or black. We shall no longer
respect the claim of white traitor to COM
pei black loyalist to aid him in destroying
the Government. ri *".:~ =. :.::
, 1863-01-09
FROM INDIANAPOLIS.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.]

lopceaal oispaseu 1 W us en':o .s.oaAseJ 81,
Tho ,ner,hcrs ~ ~ son,.c md Hnusc - of
ao,,-oson+.f,vos n,et th,s morn;nr and ncr.
1eetcu Iht4l Al N'' @s'1~A "1'A
out anY difficulty.
rho c,,,+o oroo,,zea 1,v 4bo n1crt;on of
Luz 9ee " "5"A'so ~ ~"
Paris e.. Dunn1ng OF Monroe couats, ffesl-
dent, james Aawlon, OF Jennings, fFanefpa1
secretary, anu j. u namu o1 snllsan' as
s'slahl secretary hlr, mm H. n. Nonls9nle1s
y, e,n.1at nn, 80. .".,..a. ~. nsa.,.ss'.es
ehenos 1'7s.e'A"' ooo'Asepsf'
Mr.>ouhnlas 1naoc nc''t ano appfoplaa'c
speech upon taking the chair, IN which he
referred 10 our hatlona troubles, ano 'aso'eo
Lie prosecution Oh 1ne "ai' az u!eeo 'ne
members u s'a''o ~ lAe oo' ei.meu..
inc democrats na'e ma1or'.y VI toui III
INC senate ano heat4s s"cn's !" .ne uouse'
Inc house met ~ ~ u m'' a'lo a11s1 qu'li1-
is'ne 1he ne" mcnlpe's p.oeseaeo ~ tue slsI ~
uoi, "neu iee"''eo Auo"s ,,','' e'tes4 49,
hosklfh, opeaAef ~ - "1,.ss, n,.n o!.,A
Josepn .. Da'17' AsSts.ant Slefa a n.usuls' r
oa1ns' uoo'heepei' 4'As1o'"7 "AAA' W.
gcant-at.Arms.
Nr bnsklrR Hlade ah appropF''Ac aoo "eil
timed speeen On 1ahlns LII ena".
hr. Jones, Of wayne county, onsreo thc
following;
Inat tae me @ ,2 oi oais - IS n 3qoT
Of a vigorous prosecution Of tue war, and who is
not uuaiterabl5 opposed to the severance Of any
s'a'e " esa.es Aem e:use..an sae o. H., o,,.o ,<
80, ~. 49,. ro..,,.,:..ao ~, a. r,a;,;o-.
, 1863-01-09

NEW YoRK, JAM S.-News has been received
from the City OF Mexico to December 9th.
Puebla, where he went to reward the defend
ers Of their country. He distributed gold
medals and decorations to the ofacersand men
who defended that city against the French.
The Mexican army Is divided into two divis-
ions. Commonfort commands the army for
the defense Of the City Of Mexico, and Dabla-
do the army Of the South, to operate against
the guerilla Mejta,
, 1863-01-09
Chicago Qribn1tt.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1868.



4 dispatch received here yesterday by
Judge Skinner, President Of the Chicago
Sanitary Commission, from Cairo, says that
pr. Warrincr Of the q. s. Sanitary Com:
mission, captured at Holly Springs, has ar.
,iyed safe at Cairo. He succeeded in saw
ing all the supplies Of the Commission at
the former place. The same dispatch says
That the Hospital boat Of the Sanitary
Commission was just ready to- leave for
down the river with one thousand pack
agcs Of stores for Shcrman's Army.
We are without further news fromtt ttVicls-
burg by our own news channels. II We:
may accept as good authority, Gen. Penn:
berton's dispatch, given elsewhere, Gen.
Sherman has abandoned the expedition
and was Withdrawing his troops We
should be inclined to doubt it, could we
discover in what way this particular false
hood, told to lis Commander in-chief,
could benefit the rebel General. In the
absence Of aught to correct aud contradict
this last report, the doubt is only darker
than before. -.
The force Of Gen. Sherman was too
small for the undertaking, and could hare
only been one-half the force ot the rebels, if
We are not altogether deceived in their re-
spcctiyc numbers. As for cooperation
with Grant, so often referred TO in the dis
patches, a glance at the map shows what a
true conception Of the size Of the State Of
mississippi would hare declared before =
that Gen. Grant, at and about Holly
Springs, is nearly two hundred miles from
Ticksburg.
That cavalry force made their way
across the country, and were fighting rn-
der Gen. Sherman On foot is incredible.
Their march and progress would have been
sounded through I'LL the rebel journals be.
fore it was two days old. We cannot from
study Of the latest information Of the
situation above Vicksburg, find it in oul
mind to wholly withhold credence from
Gen. Pembcrton's announcement Of finale
that will fall sadly on many Western hearts
God grant it may be otherwise.
, 1863-01-09


Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Ttibunc.]
CINCINNATI, Jan. 8, 1863.
Hoos-Recaipss la1gc and not many packers
buying. Market opened dull aud prices reduced
15@a5c. There was a better feeling at the close,
under the nsws Of the advance in gold In New
York. Tho range for light and heavy hogs Was
$4.0cl4.75. This receipts were $500 head, and
sales s, a,7O0,
MESS PoR1-Dull and demand light. Sales 100
brls old mess at SLIGO; country would not bring
over $1075; new is held at $500.
LARD Closed frmcz. and all offered at SIC was
taken.
CrTNEA1s- GOO ios bu1k sides at SIC, to be
delivered this month and 80 600 na shoulders fully
cured. at Axe on the spot; 1000 pieces green hams
sold at 6x95szc- The advices Of the advance in
gold caused frmer feeling.
FLoUR-Markct without change. The specula-
tive demand has fallen of, but holders are firm.
supeEhneis is quoted at S5.15152 Is for fair.
WmsKY-1n demand at Sc.
, 1863-01-09
SPRINGFIELD INVESTED.

a wave Of war rolls back into Missouri
again, and reports alarmingly setforth that
Springfield is endangered, being invested
by powerful rebel force under the rebel
Generals Marmaduke and Bainb1idgc,
against whom there are well grounded
fears that OUT force there posted cannot
Lold out. Springfield has q history in this
war already, and stands in dangerous
proximity to still further fame. 1t is the
base Of operations and supplies Of the army
cfthc Frontier, and thus plays the same
relation to the army Of Gen Blunt that
Holly Springs did to Gen. Grants army.
1t contains over million dollars worth Of
Government stores which may well be
coveted by the hungry butternuts Of the
frontier, and the loss Of which must endan-
ger the Federal campaign in that quarter
In other words; the investment Of Spring.
field by the rebels may prove bad invest,
ment for us. The army Of Gen. Blunt Is
beyond the Arkansas line, too remote to
aid or interpose, and our dispatches Of last
night give US the worst to fear from this
blow aimed at Gen. Blunts rear.
, 1863-01-09

TIE MUAFAEllSfsDRV hAA1A31.
An apology is due our advertising pat
patrons for the literally exclusive character
Of the news in our last issue, in our full
and graphic report Of the A1urfreesboro
battle, the length Of which crowded out
their {ayors intended to appear yesterday.
Our 1eaders will be interested to know that
the graphic report itself was sent to us by
telegraph from Cincinnati, three columns
and half in length, and the longest
special news dispatch eyer sent over the
wires in the Northwest. It's transmission
took place after one o'clock yesterday morn
ing, which will explain the fact that it was
incompletely giyenIin our earliest editions
for the country, a lack specially supplied
in them this morning,
, 1863-01-09
Army Awards at louisville.

Especial Dispatch to the chicaYo TrIbunc:1
LOUISVILLE, Jan: 8, 1851.
There were heavy awards for provisions at
Louisville yesterday-G,C COO brls. pork at s1s.s7
to $751; 90; Gco, 600 pounds bacon sides at SG.45
to sGs5; eco, eco pounds bacon: shoulders at
s5.75 to s5.S7; 10000 barrels -four 1T s5.65 to
1915, !:
, 1863-01-09

Ea1IifornIa to Massachusetts.
Bosrox, Jan s-Gov. Andrew has recel:ed
the p.offer Of full cavalry battalion, to.:con~
Fist Of four companies from California. The
question Of their acceptance is now pending
before the War Department If accepted, Is
understood THAT Col. Thompson, formerly of
East aE their commander
, 1863-01-09

PH1LApElrnlA, Jan. 8,-Gcncral Butler ar
rived here last evening, en- route for Boston
During the evening be addressed party of
up1c1 TO pay their respccts.
, 1863-01-09
kosecrans Still Pursuing:
OUR ARMY IN FINE SPIRITS.
NOBLE CONDUCT OF OUR
BOYS,
The Gallant 10th
and Col. Scott.
Rosecrans' Army Re.
constructed.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicsgo TribuneJ. -
WAsHI:aaToN, Jan. 8, 1sf3.
;; Rosccrans' army, which has hitherto COZ
stitutcd single army corps, is to be intme-
,>idiately subdivfded into three army corps, the
whole under his command as heretofore.
One Of these corps will stin be numbered
18th, the others, respectively, Goth and o1st,
and for the present will remain under the
direct commands Of Thomas, McCook and
Crittenacn. This gives additional rank to
the staff officers Of these respective Generals.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.1
. NASHVILLE, JAM sth, 1852.
Gen. Rousseau arrived tonight direct from
the front. He reports Rosecrans is waiting
near Murfreesboro for supplies to continue
tho pursuit.
The rebels are believed to be preparing to
mike stand ut Tullahoma or Lavergne.
The enthusiasm Of the troops for Rose
Grams Is unbounded.
Our wounded arc arriving, and ara well
cared for.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.]
NASHVILLE, Jan. 8-8p. NJ, 1863
In company With large party Of surgeons
and nurses in charge Of Surgeon Gen. Smith,
Of Ohio, I arrived at = o'clock tonight.
Misses Maple and Moody Of the Chicago
Sanitary Commission arc along. They were
delayed ut indianapolis. Their stores were
shipped at Louisville on Tuesday morning,
| By way Of the Cumberland River, and will be
here tomorrow.
1 have direct news from Murfreesboro up to
| s o'clock this p. M. Rosecrans Is largely re-
info1ced, and pushing ahead after the fugitive
rebels. The head Of his army is now some
! fifteen miles beyond Murfreesboro. The reb,
els are fleeing towards Tullahoma and Fay.
ettevillc.-
More prisoners have been taken during the
pursuit than at tue battle. Incidents and
particulars Of the fighting at Murfrecsborc
are in eve1ybody's mouth.
| Capt. Stokes Board Of Trade Battery dii
| nobly. Wiley and Wagg were tho only one
killed. The 10Th, ssth and S9th Illinois regi
ments are spoken Of as the bra7est:: among
the brave.
The 10th Illinois saved the: left wing Of
Friday evening, Col. Scott being the first ma,
across the river.
Col. Scott now lies at st. Cloud, Nashville
pretty badly hurt, but doing well.
| The following are thoEe known to be kiIle
, 1863-01-09

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 7,-The flar Of
truce boat Mctamora as1ised sea from City Point
this morning, and brings 800 Onion prisoners,
The Richmond Etun,tsaer Of the 9th, saws
The whole number Of prisoners in Richmond
yesterday WAS 1855. *:,.
, 1863-01-09

Further From the Riot at Appleton.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.1
OSHKOSH, Wis, Jan. 7, 1852.
Advices from Appleton, say the rioters dis
persed yesterday in different directions In
search of arms and help. They are ex-
pected back in d day OF two In the mean
time the prisoner will probably be removed
to q place Of safety. Everything quiet this
ereninr
, 1863-01-09

Igaac Keyuon, 3. G. DaGey.
". l.. Eas0n, Capt. E. Il, Chandler,
J. Oliver Jones. Chandler,
Geo. ". PicrEon, Sam1 Griffin.
John T1ittbean, Lieut.. y. Wood,
J. c. Fullerton, Jesse Maxwell.
4 rebel Tennessee regiment, 200 strong,
threw down their arms md gaye themselves
up in body. Our troops arc amply strong
and in fine spirits. They swear by old 'tRo-
say," who, In this, the greatest Of fights, was
everywhere present.
He went from point to point regardless Of
shot and shell.
shall go to the front very soon and obtaiu
nm accurate record Of casualties to our North
western troops.
lean get no other names Of Illinois killed.
We hare gained splendid victory, but ut a
heavy cost in killed and wounded.
Tho rebels suffered In dead and wounded
more than We.
Murfreesboro is filed will their wounded.
Some 1000 prisoners were taken during the
fight.
NASHVILLE, Jan. :, 1868.
To Geo. B. Raymond, esq, Elgsn, III:
The Seth Illinois regiment, Col. Greuze1's,
was in the battle at Murfresboro, aud suffer-
cd severely. Only twelve officers aud $50 men
are left Capt. Sherman Is unhurt, Miller,
Merrill, Douglas and Campbell arc wounded
and prisoners.
, NASHVILLE, Jan. Sour whole loss at Mur-
: freesboro, in killed, wounded and missing,
. was not over 1000. The rebel loss Is from
| L, coo to 1900.
Considerable quantities Of contraband goods
: have been captured by our outposts. The
.. weather is cold. The river Is at stand.
BALTIMORE, Jan. s.-The Richmond E1aas
iner Of the 9Th, has the following:
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. $, 1852,
! | Adjutant General Cooper:
i SIR: We have retired from Murtreesboro it
perfect order. AL Durstores are saved. Abon,
4C00 Federnls, 5000 stand Of arms, and 81,
pieces Of cannon, captured by us, hare III
:. ready arrived here.
9 {signed) B, s. E"EtL.
!; r. Bragg has fallen back on she1byyil1e. Tht
i reinforced, and drove us back.
!; CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. S.-Among tht
: prisoners brought here within the last tw<
= days, twenty three different regiments vert
represented.
Three CARS In train loaded with our woun
ded. jerked from the track sly miles from
: Bridgeport on Friday morning. Seven soldier
we're Killed. The train was coming from Muir
freesboto.
!, Yesterdays Richmond papers contain off
e cial dispatches from Bragg, in which be &c
knowledges that he found our forces toe
strong for him, and Was compelled t9 ;aei Gn oaei
$ papers say that he lost very heavily.
5 Richmond papers, received BY Gen. Dix a
. Fortress Monroe yesterday, admitted the de
: feat of Bragg at Murfreesboro. and hmen
! that the Yankees would now obtain posses
=. Sion of East Tennessee, from which an arm.
I of 2OQ,Q0Q could not drive us.
, 1863-01-09

WANTED-By q family, consist
~ Ing OF a gentleman. wife, two children and
servant. two rooms opening lntq each other and a
the North Side of the city and to pace wheEe there
are few OF no other b0atdets-
ALSO.
Rooms In the Rame ehouEe-W!th board for gentleman
and WI{cslttIng room with bedroom attached, one
large room. Address Post Oftcc Box 5Se9. Chc,so.
, 1863-01-09

wv TANTED- Board by a gentle
Y mnn. wife and daughter, In . private family.
liberal price will be paid. Apply NJ No. Wlselsre
building. 1aa9S-:t
" "ANTED-Immcdiately, 4 good
" cook, washer and ironer. at $50 Wabash ave-
uuc References required jag y96t-St
, 1863-01-09

w ANTED-A good Carriage
~ Maker One WHO has worked on wheels and
gears preferred Inquire Mt Carriage Factory corner
of Etafc md Twelfth streets.
JAP yas1-3t II. d G. n. NILLET3+
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

The AFFAIR OF THE Che PESSE.-Re ,el
holiness and pluck has exhibited itself ia q
striking manner in the recent affair Of the
s.izIrs of the steamer Chesapeake. She
was bound from New York to Portland,
Maine, with a cargo valued at SlS0,O0O,
and was taken possession of on Monday
morning, the eth inst, about o'clock, by
party Of rebel4 numbering about sixteen,
who were apparently VI armed and inof-
fensive passengers. The cac.a;n was put
in irons, the second engineer shot dead and
thrown overheard, and some other of the
officers wounded. This proceeding took
place about twenty one miles northeast Of
Cape Cod The officers and crew, togeth-
er with the passengers, were landed by the
captors at Partridge Island, and the steam
,er then stated off to sea. At last accounts
she was off the coas: OF Nova Scotia SIEVE
erAl Federal vessels are in pursuit
Since the above was written the tele
graph announces the recapture OF the
Chesapeake in Sambro harbor, 90 miles
from Halifax, On THURSDAY morning All
but three of the crew succeeded in max
ing their escape. A demand had been
made by the State Department for the
surrender Ct the rebel captors of the steam
er. and the Nova ScotIan government had
issued orders for their arrest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

After various assertions and contradic.
lions Of the fact, it i, settled. we believe,
that the rebels at Richmond refuse to re-
ceive furthersuppliesifrom the north for the
Un.on prisoners there confined The re, son
given for this resolution is, the assertion
in Northern papers that these contribu-
tions were not distributed in good faith to
the prisoners, and the utilization layishsd
upon the confederation in consequences.
All SUPPLIES already received will be dis
tributed: and the prisoners hereafter will
receive precisely the same rat;ons as rebel
soldiers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

DE,Ta OF Cart Q. n PRArT-A dispatch
IRON Cairo was received in this city We'd
nesday evening announcing the death of
Capt O II. Pratt whose family reside here.
We have heard no particulars. Capt
Pratt was an old resident Of La Sale. He
commanded a steam packet between this
place and 81. Louis, in the days before the
railroads, and was extensively known
throughout this section. On the breaking
out of the war, he entered our Western
Volunteer Navy, An received the appoint
ment Of Master on the Cincinnati, and
was seriously wounded at Fort Henry he
was subsequently promoted He has
many warm personal friends here, who
will be p1ined to hear OF his untimely
taking off La Sale Press, 1911.