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ANOTHER UNOFFICIAL DESPATCH.

y CINCINNATI, Nov. 24-Glorous news reaches us from,
the Grand Division of the Mississippi Gen. Grant is still
the victor His great Lieutenants, Thomas Hooker and
Sherman, share the glory.
Yesterday, the 24th the enemy was attacked all along
the line where he could be reached The grand result for
it is impossible to enter into detals that Gen Thomas
has recaptured Lookout Mountain, Gen Sherman has
gained possession Of the junction. formidable and i'm
porant position and Gen. Hooker has captured and holds
Missionary Ridge, and over two thousand prisoners
Some Of the divisions Of Gen. Thomass army have made
hne progress captured good many prisoners the de-
tails have not reached Our whole column advanced
fought we'll and Grant is master Of the situation The
enemy fell back every point where he not forced
back by the advance Of our troops.
To-day our whole line is pressing the enemy and there
little doubt that we shall hear of great and decisive
victory to our arms, dsgrsceul retreat Of the enemy
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RECONSTRUCTION.

Since have been at the trouble Of conquerng the
rebels in the State Of Arkansa-snce after many great
victories, we have complete military possession of the
State and have armies posted its eastern western and
northern lines and at its capital in the centrewe think
it would be worth while in the Government to take steps
to eorganze the civil administration there and naugu-
rate system of policy such adopted in Missouri
two ago. and which has proved successful pa
cfyng that State The loys element 10 Arkansas large
made evident by the action of the people wherever
forces have penetrated and by the enlistment of good
numbers of it's citizens in the armies of the Union One
of the Senators from Arkansas Senator Sebastian whose
term Of Office yet unexpred u.s. and always has been,
we believe, sound and loyal man and Mr. CAN'T, who
was elected to Congress just before the outbreak of the
beon has recently given proof Of his repentance and de-
votion to the Union in the remarkable address which we
published last week We do not why the process Of
reconstruction might not be az commenced in Arkan.
and why before the close Of next session. the State
might not have full Congressional delegation in Wash,
pgton.-Aeao York Times.
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UNOFFICIAL DISPATCHES.

CHATTANOOGA NOVEMBER 25, 1863
Bragg evacuated the summit of Lookout Mountain last
night and troops occupy it, He, however, still holds
the rife-pits on The base Of Missionary Ridge.
CHATTANOOGA, (TENN.) Nov. 25-IIAM
We had brisk engagement this forenoon. We have
driven the enemy entirely OF Lookout Mountain consid
cradle portion of which they held this morning We
have also taken Missionary Ridge from him this forenoon
and the troublesome repits in possession of which yes.
terday's engagement left them at ito close
All firing has ceased for sufficient time TO warrant the
conclusion that Bragg has rereated-certanly leaving all
the ground and strong points in possession for which
we have been fighting for the last three days
is too early yet TO enable to state casualties on
either side which not yet known Our army is in glo
rous exutaton indeed their series of victories
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A GENEROUS PLEDGE.

We are glad to see that the New York Tribune
which, at more than one point during the war; ha
been ready to elbow to our destiny" and sue for
the best attainable peace, in the insurrec-
ton was not quelled by given day, or in case Lee
"shoud water his horses in the Delaware" has
-plucked up heart and hope enough to save it from
any immediate despair of the Republic. In its
issue of Monday last our contemporary says:
Tbe recent elections have decided the previous cues
ton-that the Republic is to live and the rebellion bs put
even pecuniary embarrassment transient popular dis
couraRements. But the nation stubbornly refuses die
1t suffers it bleeds its wealth may be still further wasted
and s future industry gagged but that country known
10 mankind the United States of America will be known
as such hereafter with the boundaries and the
general characteristics in the peaceful years gone by
80 much we regard settled by the military aud political
events Of 1863"
his point being settled beyond recall either by
the Vaccinations of Peace Democrats" or by the
misgiviugsa and the dependency of men like-mnded
with our contemporary, it proceeds to inquire !:
|" But hoao is the Union to be reconstructed? With
slavery, or Without? This" it says, "is the re-
naming and momentous issue"
Now, upon this remaining and momentous is
sue" the Tribune, after due consideration, as also
after much oscillation of opinion has finally deter
mined to take no side whatever. 1t will neither
affirm nor deny any thing upon subject respect
ing which the views Of men as variant as those
of Postmaster General BLAIR on the one hand, and
a those of Mr.. Senator SUMNER on the other A few
months ago contemporary was not SO cautious or
retcent 1t then boldly avowed the opinion that the
Presidents proclamation of freedom was not ire
vocable, but might be modified or suspended by its
author, according to his views ofduty expediency,
on the return of any iusurgent State to its proper
and practical allegiance under the Constitution of
the United States But if our contemporary has
found it necessary to back water little on this
aremaining and momentous ISSUE" we are sure
that every humane reader will congratulate the
President on the following pledge which the Tri-
bune voluntarily makes in the premises:
I've propose to leave our Government utterly uuem-
barrassed by dogmas any theories any crotchets ON
our part in its dealings with the rebellion and lie cause
We do not endorse Mr., Summers nor Mr. Writings nor
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GOOD NEWS FROM TENNESSEE.
BRILLIANT UNION SUCCESSES.

The following official dispatches from Chatts-
nOoga have been received at the Headquarters Of
the Army in this city:
CHATTANOOGA, (TEsN) l2 M, Nov. "a, 1868.
Major Gen HALLECK, General-in- Chief:
Yesterday at half past IL O'clock Grangers and Pames
Corps supported by Howards, were advanced directly
In 'front.' OF our ort6atons drove in the snemys pickes
and carried his first line of pits between Chattanooga
ana Cters Creek We captured nine commissioned Off.
GERS and about one hundred and sixty enlisted men, Our
loss about one hundred and eleven
To-day Hooker carried the north slope of Lookout
Mountain with small loss our side, and oss 10 the
enemy OF five or six hundred prisoners Killed and
wounded not reported
There has been continuous fighting from twelve o'clock
until after night but our troops CALAMITY epulsed every
attempt to retake the position.
Gen. Sherman crossed the Tennessee before daylight
this morning at the mouth Of South Chckamaupa and
carried the northern extremity of Missionary Ridge
Our far has been complete and the behavior
of the troops admirable.
GEO. II. THOMAS, Major General
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ARKANSAS.

large and spirited Union meeting reported to have
been held at Little Rock the 3ls utmo 1t was ad
dressed BY w M. Fishback, Virginan and member Of
the Convention which voted Arkansas out of the Union 10
1861, who pursued the line Of argument followed by
Gen CAN'T in his address The following resolution among
others adopted
Resolved That as kindness and Cancellation, frmness
and ability are necessary ingredients in the character OF
such military rulers would people back to the
folds of the Union congratulate the country and the
people of Arkansas their good fortune in having such
officers as commanders n their midst.
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Mr. Anybodys theory Of State suicide or STATE ,ovsr
eighty or any thing else that might impede early
storaon OF peace We do not hold that the Government
must do this or that refrain from thing the other
that IT must with the peoples help put down the
Delon as promptly and thoroughly as its means will allow
We give no heed and credit TO the idle tales aOat to
the conservative part of the Cabinet urging this de-
manding that in behalf Of slavery while feel very
that the President not only arden desires but confidently
hopes to suppress the rebellion and expate its
long before the close of his term We believe he will be
rather embarrassed than aided in this by the commtta
his supporters to any special theory to what 10 to be
DONE how it is to be DONE to benecent peace
to our country There is man in more anxious for
speedy genuine, lasting peace than its President and
at least the great majority Of his official counseors
Let the loyal people leave the President unfetered
mode, while dong their utmost to supply him with the
means of achieving such peace
1t is impossible to say too much in praise Of the
forbearance which the Tribune prescribes to itself
as rule of duty, when it promises not to EN-
barrass the Government with "any dogmas, any
theories, any crotchets" of its own on this sub
ject. But, in the presence of such pledge, we
have an easy explanation of the total silence which
our cratic contemporary deems it wise to impose
upon itself; for if it is not to "embarrass" the
Government with any "dogmas," theories" or
" crotchets," it must perforce put complete en-
barge on the discussion of the topic in its columns.
We were well aware that others conceded to the
Tribune controlling influence in moulding the
measures of the President, but we were not before
apprized of the fact that its conductors are them
selves SO conscious of their power that they
think it necessary to relieve the President from
any apprehensions under which he might labor,
without knowing their intentions on matter
wherein they are able to "embarrass" him. We
were also we'll aware that others imputed to our
New York contemporary decided proclivity to
run into crotchets, but we were not before aware
that its editors have such " realizing sense" of
the fact that they deem it prudent, when they wish
to avoid " crotchets," not to say any thing what
ever, but to practise mastery taciturnity.
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ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER'sU OFFICE,
Forage Department, u. s. drmu,


papers:
ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
Forage Department, U. s. Army
St. Louis, Mo- Noocmber IL, 1863.
The action OF spectators has been such that the
eminent has been compelled to pay prices for
hay, order to meet the necessities Hereafter no more
than twenty-five dollars ton for good webaled timothy
hay, duly inspected will be paid If hay does not come
forward freely at that price, Government will seize it,
wherever is found send it to ST. Louis Cairo and
deduct the transportation from the above price
BY order of the Chief Quartermaster of the West:
L. ID. CHAPMAN, Captain and A. Q. NJ.
The ST. Louis Democrat, in the following paragraph,
ntmates that seizures Of other articles are liable to take
lace
The Government authorities at this point have taken an
important step to counterfeit great and growing evil
The purpose to defeat the Vaccinations of specuats
who have combined together to control the traffic in
tain articles of prime necessity create scarcity by keep
Ing them out of the market for time initiate prices and
then sell at enormous profits. The Government is
pected to be the principal victim but other parties much
less able to stand the imposition will be the real sufferers
if the schemes of these unprncpled operators per-
United to succeed Attic conclusion of Of abun
dant harvest every thing necessary wants can be
had only at the most exravagant rates The secret
the spirit OF speculation Which is rife in the land Army
contracts have thrown large Surplus of into the
hands of the most graspng SPECTATORS in the country and
this all renvested with aview TO controlling the market
50 far as certain staples concerned The increase
the prices OF these articles has carried all other things
proportion In view of this fact we find that the Govern
ment has taken most responsible step, and which
likely lead to important consequences SO far its action
has been confined TO the Of supplying only
tcle, hay"
Without discussing the moral of the it is
well to remark that this is iiudged proceeding 1t
will not get the hay, it will keep out Of market increase
the cost and expense to Government and to private pur-
cha and do vastly harm than good 1t is vain to
attempt to keep prices down Treasury notes up by
force by laws. The plan never did work and never
will work-Journalof Commerce.
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NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.

Accounts from Newbern IN. CO. Of the Goth instant
say:
major Gen Butler and staff arrived here this morning
from Fortress Monroe His wife aud daughter accompa-
MED hm also Rear Admiral Lee.
Y" The Raleigh Standard claims that the conservatives
have elected eight members out Of ten to the Confederate
Congress Those of them who announced themselves
IN favor OF peace on any terms and who the most
outspoken and severe in their condemnation Of the rebel
administration, received the largest msjoritcs. The
conservatives also received the majority Of the soldiers
vote"
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THE TRIBUNE AGAIN PROPHECIES

The New York Tribune now proposes to use up
the Southern Confederacy by the 1st of May next !:
Military mbeclity treaohery may postpone-as
they have so often already posponedthe overthrow Of
the rebeon but we shall be disappointed if there is
trace left Of the Southern Conederacy the Ist of May
next"
We place the Tribune's prophecy on record, to
complete its long list of false judgments and alb
surd predictions.
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GEN. BURNsIDEs COMMAND STILL SAFE.

Intelligence has been received from the army under
Gen Burnside, at Knoxville, up to OF Monday last
Gen Burnside had been able not only hold his position
without loss but to keep open and intact all his
ncations 1t is stated that every thing then pro-
crossing well with his army and operations could DO
desired.
CINCINNATI, NOVEMBER 24-Direct news has reached
here from Knoxville that Burnside is SAFE and hold
out month if necessary His position 10 impregnabs.
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TWO THOUSAND PRISONERS TAKEN.

CHATTANOOGA, (TENN) NOVEMBER A-6PM
Major Gen. HALLECK, Generalin-Chief:
The fighting to day progressed favorabIy. Sherman
carried the end Of Missionary Ridge and his right now
at the Tunnel, and left at Chckamauga Creek Troops
from Lookout Valley carried the point Of the mountain
and now hold the eastern slope and point high up can
not yet tell the amount of casuaes but our loss not
heavy Hooker reports two thousand prisoners taken
besides which small number have fallen into our hands
from Missionary Ridge.
U. s. GRANT, Major General.
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THE ARLINGTON ESTATE TO BE SOLD

The Alexandria Gazette of Monday says: The Ar
linson estate in this county, lately occupied by Gen.
Robert e. Lee and the Gusts Mil property adjoining,
advertised by John Hawxhurst, w. +. Boeman aud G.
watson, commissioners, to be sold for unpaid taxes
&C., under recent acts Of the Congress of the United
States The tax due the Arlington estate is S92O7
penalty, $46.O4; on the Mill property, S945
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THE LATE VOTE IN MARYLAND.

The following the complete returns Of the late
election for Comptroller of the State of Marylsnd They
disclose the fact that out OF ninety thousand voters in that
State forty thousand declined to exercise the right Of
suffrage on that occasion. Mr.. Goldsborough sup
ported the unconditional Union candidate. and Mr.
Manit a. the Union candidate;
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We are requested to that from this date until
the meeting OF Congress the President will be unable to
receive vi'ter' b" time being fully occupied by public
BUSINESS Novpupe. 10 ,se,
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Mr. Stewards report for Congress Of diplomatic CORE.
spondence since January last, WILL IL is said, comprise
printed volume Of two thousand pages
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VOTE FOR CONGRESS IN THE FIRST DISTRICT
There we're only two districts-the first and ffth--n
which there contests for seats Congress In the
first district the candidates Mr. Crisfeld Union and
Mr. Creswell, unconditional Union. The vote was as
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Mr. Harris is elected by plurality Of 5s4
Mr. oand and lacks only 343 votes of beating both hi,
competitors Mr. Holland the unconditional" Union
candidate, has majority against him of 35I votes.
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sKIRMIsHEs IN WEST VIRGINIA.

The following dispatches received yesterday at the
Headquarters of the Army.
CUMBERLAND, (MD Nov Is, 1868.
Brig Gen. CULLUM, Chief Of Staff: Gen. Averill has
arrived at New Creek at near Covington. He
tered and captured portion Of Imbodens command
their way to reinforce Echos He captured twenty five
prisoners in the skirmish
am happy to inform you that there is not at this time
an organized force Of rebels within the bounds Of the
State Of West Virginia.
send you copy Of telegram just received from Gen.
Sullivan. b. +. KELLEY, Brig. Gen.
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VOTE IN THE FIFTH DISTRICT.

VOTE in THE FIFTH DISTRICT.
In the fifth district there three candidates in the
feld-Mr Harris, Democrat; Mr. Calvert Union and
Mr.. Holland unconditional Union. The vote was as
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HARpER,s FERRY. LvA.l Nov. 10. lse


Gen. KELLEY: My cavalry, under command Of Colonel
Boyd 2lst Pennsylvania Cavalry have returned having
been up the Valley TO near New Market fighting Gilmore
and Whites commands at Mount jackson, bringing IN
twentyseven prisoners two commissioned officers, ninety
head of CATTLE three ourhorse teams besides thirty tents
and all the horses and equpsge Of the prisoners he de-
stroyed number Of tents aud quantity Of salt The
men helped Themselves TO wagon load OF tobacco about
i've hundred pounds. Our loss two killed three
wounded, and three missing
J, G. SULLIVAN, Brig. Gen.
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GOVERNMENT SEIZURES.

The following advertisement appears in the st. Lous
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prepared for the press:
OFFICE COMMISSIONER OF EXCHANGE,
Fortress Monroe, (Va) Nop. H. 1863
Hon Robert Oud, Agent of Exchange, Richmond.
SIR acknowledge the receipt of your communication
OF October 3st would have been surprised at its con
tents had not been previously acquainted with your hs
bit OF special pleading and pervertng the truth
In the last interview but which had with you YOU
stated to me, distinctly and unequvocay that you would
make declarations of exchange whenever you conscien.
tousy felt that you had the right to do the purpose
Of putting men into The fetd You made this statement
not only once, but three times In INV prev,ons
interviews with you had taken the precautiou TO have
verbal propositions of any Importance made by Won re-
ducet TO writing; this occasion refrainsd from NV
usual course now much to my regret will do you the
justice to say that have doubt you have forgotten
what occurred at that meeting. '".'
The following extracts from two Of your letters will
probably to convince you that 10 s highly probabe
that while abong under the excitement limited at above
you may have made the statemen attributed TO Won
From your letter dated October 3D. 1862 take the fol-
lowing:
now inform you In view of the recent declaration of
exchange made by you, coupled with your failure either to
agree TO or decline the proposition made on the oath
Of August las in relation paroles that the Confederate
authorities will consider themselves entirely Mt liberty to
deem right and proper"
Again, in your letter me of October 10TH you stated
az follows:
TO myself the right TO make further declarations
Of exchange from time to time based upon the paroles in my
office until have declared exchanged number of Confede
rate soldiers equal to that OF Federal troops
ed by your lasinotce"
In two extracts you arrogae to your Government
aud yourself the right to declare exchanges OF course
Government in prosperous condition as the Conede-
racy with in superabundance to put into the field
would declare exchanged for that purpose nor
would high toned honorable gentleman who has reserv
cd to himself the right to declare exchanges that
tight with the idea OF putting in the field Yet il s
we'll known that many officers and captured at Vicks
burg were 10 the battle Of Chickamauga,
The New York herald., 1863-09-03
NAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

rhe mali steamship North star, Captain Jones, win
leave this port Il to-day for Aspinwali
ne mails fov Central America and tho South Pacific
win cioss 10 this city At halfpast ten O'Clock this
morning.
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BE- Published A. hsH past o'clock this morning and
win cootAia ihs latest ~ the Operations a the
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