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6oLpIxas' FAxILIEs.-It is fact, Va
understand, from the Union Social CON.
mittee, that between 90 and 100 person,
or iasniIisa belongiag 70 absent soldiers,
have .bs1a more or less relieved By thia
committee during the winter. II ID also
afact tAat our soldiers have not been paid
on fH - past nix noashs. This fact
sloas : 9ikaeat svidssos toour citizens
that 10y faPiliss woald suSsr for tha
necaasasi6 a life, unlsss relieved BY our
citizens. Then let no one fail to buy !
ticket % The Ladies' Quadrills Party, =
ths entire proceeds arc 70 b. dsvossd q
the INDECENT families Of absent soldiers.
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!. ss. yalensane,s Day.

Of this day Chamber Information fol
the People sys: aSt. Valentine was a
Priest ef Rome, martyrsd In the Sd csn.
tury, but he seems to hare had no con-
nsction With the notions and practices to
which his day has since been given up
This, it il scarcely necessary to say, il day
thought to b especially devoted to the
business Of Cupid and Hymen. Possibly.
it being about the season when the birds
choose their mates is the cause" Some
have also associated the feasts of ancient
Rome in honor Of Pan and Juno, which
were held at this time, with the present
customs, but the origin Of the connection
between the time and the Observance
seems to b. 10 doubt and mostly matter
Of speculation.
The old-fashioned and legitimate cele-
bratiou Of the day Was for . company oi
young people TO assemble and each to
draw one from the names Of all prescnt,
and whoever was drawn was the drawers
Valentine. Other things being eli right,
this was often "big step" towards .
matrimonial alliance.
But the day and ito celebration have
degsneratsd. II ]. nov mostly ussd = .
glorious opportunity to get good rigs on
some friend or acquaintance who may be
= good subject for . caricature and ns-
chine poetry. TIE day i hugely enjoyed
in this way By thousands. and "Capid
and Hymen, Pan and Juno" have about
as much to do with ii n any other heath
On divinity. We don't know but the day
Is, altar oil, about As appropriately kept
- it ever has been.
Huls folly nov and thep
Is rsiishsd ~ he wsssa neu.
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- Sympathizes at the North swbs
own slAve property Soath, are naturally
Tin money senss) in favor ofa separa-
ton of The slave from The free States, or :
speedy peacs on slavery basis. Any
thing but permitting "this internal Eman-
cipation Proclamation" taking Al the
dollars and csnts value out Of human ilesh
and blood. 20, how the Abolition
ists IRE violating the Constitution II"
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RELElsE OF Islos eFrIcERs.
MEMPHIS REBEL NEWS.
Cowardiy Attack BY Guerrillas
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Ae., Ac.. DC.
Rels..e Of U.se. ossacsrs.

Fort Monroe, Feb. IL.
In reply to the demand made for the
rslease Of Federal army officers, Col. Lud-
low. y. s. Commiasioner, received infor-
naation that aIl Federal officers captured
before the 10th Of Dse., 1862, the date
Of JEFF. Davis proclamation. would be i'm
mediately raleaaAd. All autler,a clerks
and governmsnt employees confined in
Ricbnsnd havs been released and arriv-
cd here.
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- Wears rslisbiy informed that Col.
Levrie, Of The Governors stat, had no
6tats funds IN his hands whom he left.
His clandestine and hasty departure is
somewhat mysterious.
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- "sleighing" il slippery fsllow
and besides Is 70 malicioss he won't let
fellov. Snjoy Mn long in warm weather
iesterAy he bid good bye 70 rs in spots
and be viii soon be troubled with gone
ae<s oil over.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-02-14

~This is collection day with the Car
risr, and our patrsas win oblige Us by
being prepared with the pay.
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CongressHonaA.
Washington, Feb. 13.
unuov

The House took up the naval appro
priaiion bill, as reported from the com
,uittee of the whole, with amendments.
The House rejected Culver proposi.
.ion 70 dismiss the l6 midshiprnen afleg
ed TO have been appointed By the Sec'y
Of the Navy contrary to law.
The Hoass, By voseof s6 against 26
coasarrsd in the amendment that hereaf
tor, while the rebellion lasted, there shall
be one of the eleven additional midahip.
men for each congressional district in the
loyal 6tatss, to b rsconusndsd By the
members and delegates Of this House %
heretofore, and such. additional midship-
men Sor ths next ysar shall Be- appointed
on the Tsoommendation Of msmben and
delegates of the present Congrsss-
The House, By vote Of II against g.,
agreed % the amsndmsut striking out a
appropriation Of e463, 500 for the N. Y
navy, and inserting 5 els, 900 for Aoat-
ing 6 ssotiosal dry dock Of sufficient size
and capacity for raising any. Of the vss-
ssls nov building Pasaed.
On motion Of Col6x IL I'd Auditor
was directed % inform the House If some
plan could b devised hy which the sun
dry dollars bounty Mn Be paid promptly
70 families Of deceased soldiers, leaving
the arrears and pay alone 70 Be ssttlsd b
the pay roll.
The Hosse then took up private bills,
SENATE.
Wilson, Of Mass, from the COMMITTEES
on military affairs, reported back tho bill
Ito raise additional soa1isra for Acsarvice
with the recommendation that it do no,
pass, becauss the authority intended to be
granted - insulhciently grssted ID the
act approved Jaly, 1862. This il the
|bill introduced By Summer. Z i
Wilson. from the sams committee, ri.
ported hack the bill 70 Withhold ths paJ
Fof eeksen absent from duty. asa
The reIolotion was called up to sscara
. meaA1kn1yasmplSgeA iasfkas0bpG1s
ment Of the Wsat and Missouri their
pay, bonnti4, and their pensiops. Passed.
Clark called mp tie joint resolution in.
structing the Secretary Of tho Treasury
not 70 pay Perry &. 'AArolay his salarJ
|as Jsdgs Of The 01pssms Court q ~
Y. 3. Tor the Territory Of New Mexico,
Rassed. sn III,
Sumner called up the bill 70 prevent
coTrespondsnne with rebels. .Paessd. i
/ Fesssadsa called up the bill q provide
for ways and means 70 snpport Goyesn
msat. o. amendment il VA adoptsd,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-02-14

HoRsD.-Dr. Egbert, Of the DsmiDe
House, want. to buy 50 cavalry and 20
dnught horses. See adyertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-02-14

~ Mumps, measles, aud moustachea
are amiesisg many Of the youngsters in
town.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-02-14

~Ths Legislature # Aisspsri being
unasls tsagrss upon Senator for that
6tats, have finally postponed ths election
till Novemhsr. 3
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Rke0PAis RshsH News.
Mobile, Feb, 4.

4 Mobile, Feb. 4.
The Lynchburg Republican has the fol-
lowing:
The latest reliable information from
Memphis represents that seven gunboats
had passed down the river.
The river is rising and ID now within
four feet of high water mark.
Artillery is being placed At all stations
on the Memphis and Charleston Rail
road.
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re Leaders Dse< avsA.

A to the way the country people take
the disloyal attempts Of tory leaders. :
single case in point will elucidate. A
meeting Of the farmers in neighborhood
not far from here was got together under
the old snd seductive, but now worn on,
call Of Democratic meeting" Two
prominent Democrats &? Of this city, one
Of whom has belonged to al the parties Of
his time, were ann ounced to address them
But the speakers failed TO Gil their ap.
pointment, and sent up, instead, some Of
tAeir spawn in the way Of rssolstions. -
The fsrnsss meant to have soms speeches,
and - cslled out the one or two mover.
in getting up the meeting. They accord.
ingly sddrsssed the crowd in true tori
style, aflss which the resolutions we're
presented for adoption. But some Of the
farmers, who believed in proving ali
things" wanted to hear from the othe,
side, and 20 called out Republican,
(sbout the only one present, Who wa.
known 10 Be true Union man. H.
finally consented to speak lie said he
had no party politics to ofer; this wal
no time to discuss old party issues; il
fact. the question Of Saving the coun.
Try" was paramount to every other con.
sideralion. overshadoved and hid them
for the time being from sight; there are
now but t,0O parties. strictly speaking, in
the whols land-thoss who are for the
country aad thaas who are 4ooiasf il, the
Unionists and the disanicnists, the 10y.
alisss sad - tss;soss; ahs Who i MOI fol
ne i against ne,' y y true Of the m
tios - the Raler Of nations.
The meeting listened to those Uniou
sentiments with interest. They had the
/" right ring and rsasivsd ready in
dorsement from the hearts and judgments
of the hearers. When the rssolutiosa
eame up for adoption. simple substitute
was offered for the whols string ofspss;al
-pleadings and subtle tssason-instillina
lies. Thia substitute declared that thoss
who adopted it we're in favor Of the Union
u any and Ill hazards, and opposed "a
traitors and secession. It passed with
enthusiasm, and but one dissenting voice,
and the attempt to wheedle the ysonanry
Of thas nsighborhood into ) hostls I'D.
tude to the Governments vas ! signal fail
.ure. Are not the tory leaders. deceived
in the true sentiment Of the people 7
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\ Car1. s. Z
KnoKuK, Feb. l8, l862.

A1oKUK, Feb. ~, I862.
The undenignsd stood guard - d,
don. = ~ - Is 81 The College K1bibi.
tioi, ~ ! p1issIy deny Stating sha
ny iastrad1i1 - y adniE only oiti.
ssos aed aspsss ba1
DAVID CUMMINGS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-02-14

- Whafhas bscoms ofthe a Union
= 4 NJ an8 ths Consttstios = il i =
. ~ * ~ srAsadsi And, Il thh !,
still - nSt(e, low Do hey propose "a
carry Il ost3 y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-02-14

/. Axx1wnl and DspartaSe sf 31ains-
T. ~ ,. - Asp -. 81. =. IT. ,. Ass =, \. =.
ksil Ieaves. 100 r. Morning ssases 500 an.
" arrives. -. 100 S.n. Ahsrn0su arr. sAs Pm.
Freight leaves 10 % All. snsT wApAsn VALLEY IA
{" arrives. As s.M. Leaves HAmitsn Sses =. u.
Arrtval anA Depae1u9o - n1aals.
KAsTxsS. ncnTMR1M
p.M. Arrives ...........e Pm.
DepSrta. An D1peFts. AK
sourHxaE. pALMyRA-
Arrlves...........s m Arrives. - Pm
Departs DepASln. n A.n.
WrsTHnn. CuALoDrou
Arrives. ~. Arrives. q Pm
Dsparts s....-......e An. Departs .....-...T y.
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The name OF the Company 10 ths LoniLLAHp Psns
IssunANca ConrAnY ana is located = no ia
s3 Broadway In the City Of Nev Yoyt.
aThe snaounl Of II CAPITAL stock H.. oS0O OO0 %
3-The whole anouns of sah Capital is
4.-l,s Assets sss = soilevs:
Ist Cssh On hand ID hands OF Aeents
al nssi Estsfs rnincurbsred .....s f;oi a.
"a fbs suouns of bOn4e OWnsd By a 81A
As Oe@pAAy aa1 sessTsd ~ aSas
MeyfgAgs on Real bstase with intsrest
~ per senS. per eanu0............ SO,Sp -
taA. The dehee cthsSw tss secured are
~ per bshedule .............. 80 g
IN. fhe oeher see1rftiss consist Of
nsw Iofa CU Donds, pr seeA 1I0 -
U. y. etock, e~zOs A ~ eeo1. 49, ~
DO do ls0i, PER eept- 0,7ee -
DO DO Treasury Nos0 S-fS,
eper cent. nt'.'.......-...-.-.......-. 49, =
Interest accrued, but not due...... NM -
-
Total Assss. ooo0, - =
t-The Company have NO liabilities due % nee Dc
TO BANKS and other eRsdttoss. 3&
6.--Lo4sss adjuste0 and due-None.
7.-Loasss ad1uMed asd ncs due-None.
s'-Leases unsd,a..sd 9asisio. -.
fsiai Liabilities ...........-' o3,eH 90
Isirred1 CARLrsI = NORvOop pr.,sa,.t
- JOfT r -NTTJ1 as<r<sr,s = ~ s
-
STATE or NEW YORK CRY,
Ap oour1 OF Nsv io.H.
ses..rsa sssc.s me- I.o..s s,os. az nsssry fssl,e
essss q n.u xS.t V risrsss ~ 49, 8
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-02-14
III B. TEN-EYcK,
ursURANO AGENT.
On seesnA street, Ksskuk, Iswa.


On the I day " Janusry 1oes Mads In pussp.ncs a.
Ne Of the Legslanre Of the 6tats Of Iowa. paas
Jabuary 00th 1857 entitled Act inoosporais the
Agencies Of Insurance Companies not insepsrAssd b
the state OF Iowa.
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DAVID CUMMINGS.
, 1863-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Acco1nts from Fair
fax Court House, received today, say Col.
Wyndbam LAS Just returned from IN expedI-
ton to Warrentou. lie surprised the town last
night, and while there, sent strong patrols to
the Rappahannock. At Sulphur Springs and
Waterloo these patrols found no enemy at
either place They captured, at Warrenton,
eighty stand Of arms, which he was compelled
to destroy, having no means of transporting
them.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or TIRE ro1oNAc.l
FALMOUTH, Va, jan. -, 1853. !
The following General Order has jnst been
Issued hy Maj, Geu. Hooker:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF rnE PoroNAc,
5an,o, 1864
GENERAL ORpER No. 2-The undcrmcntioucd
nnned officers arc announced as on the staff Of this
army:
Mi. Gen. Brtterac1d. cl,let Of Staff.
brig. Gen S. Williams, Assistant Adfutant Gen
L:cnt. Col James Dickinson, Assistant Adintant
Tris. Ger. Jamcs A, Hardte, Judge advocate
Hsir. Gen, Henry ]. Hunt, Chief Of Artillery. :.
Brig. Gen. n. r. Patrick, Provost Marshal.
Col Iullls Ingalle. Chief Qnuftrrmastcr.
Li,ut. Col. F. Myers, Deputy Chief Quatte:1nss-
col. q. F. ClarE, Chief commissary.
Surgeon iona. Lcttcr1an, Medical Dirsetor.
Capt Samuel T. Gushing, 'Chltf Signal Ohices.
Lent b. ". FIaglcc. chicf ORDNANCE Officer.
Major y. Il. Laurence, A!dr3e. 70 Camp.
cnnt. nepr3 fitS Russell, Aid.de-Canp.
! Tic stan oGcers ahecnt wilircpoft for duty with
W * S eo;onasra ct Mi Gen Hoosxr
. J1Hle D1oErsEoS, Assistant Adjs. Gen.
, 1863-02-04
FROM INDIANAPOLIS,
Especial Dispatch to tho Chicago Tsibune.]
J~n,A.eApn,1a E.rh 1877

Especial Dispatch to tho Chicago Tsibune.J
Isn1ANAPo11s, Feb. 3, 1861
Notwithstanding the absence Of d larse
number Of the members, the Houses managed
to scare up quorum this afternoon, and had
i very harmonious session, which Was attrib-
uted to the absence Of the twin Copperheads,
Brown, Packard and Burton, some Of the
members being uncharitablc enough to ex-
press the wish that, inasmuch as they had
gone on avisit to the pcnitcntia1y, they would
be delayed until the expiration Of tile present
session Of the Legislature.
The citizens arrested for attempting 10 re-
:ist the authority Of the Government, in ar
resting the deserters in Morgan county, were
handed over to the civil authorities this morn-
ing, aud will be tried before the United States
Circuit Court now in session. Judge Smith
charged the Grand jury with reference to this
case, this :norning.
Arrangements are now being made for tho
arrest and punishment Of ercry deserter now
in Indiana. All those who report promptly
will bc recommended for kind consideration.
Others will be dealt with according to the
sentence Of court martlal, to be commenced
1or such cases.
Another Union meeting will be held In NJ
sonic Hall tomorrow night.
The following Chaplains have been commits
slopcd: John Green, S1st; Geo. II. Pyc, 6Sth;
Sa,nl. n. McNaus shton, SD.
, 1863-02-04


CHARACTERISTIC AND DINFAaE0uS.
q The sccesh Times Of this city. stated in
its issue Of yesterday, that several deaths
by freezing had already occurred among
the rebel prisoners at Camp Douglas A
newspaper may be misinforbaed, but this
was no statement based upon such grounds.
1t was deliberate, wilful and rillainous
falsehood, told in the service Of the rebels.
The lying organ Of JEFF. Dayis knew there
WAS no basis for the story. Nosuch runlor
even vas afoat- It was manufac-
1ured to order from materials al
ways at hand in the Times Office, spite
against the Federal cause and zeal to serve
the rebels. As may Ic believed, the fabEi
cation caused & sensation, and set Oh foot
a charitable movement among our citizens,
which ended suddenly with the fact learned
that the prisoners were well clothed and
cared for, equally well with our own
1'oo! +, and better than A2s evcr happened
IL these men before.
The falsehood of the Times was intended
Tor Southern circulation, there and every
where TO hang IN additional clog Of prcju-
dice against the management Of the war.
, 1863-02-04
FROM THE SOUTH,

Sxw York, Fct. 3.-Rebet newspapers have
The following:
that P;nckney snd Balls Island have been
evacuated by the enemy. Forty-scyen sail
vessels arc reported at Hilton BEAD. Heavy
firing 11as been heard IN the direction Of
Stono this morning, which lasted several
hours. Il is believed, howcTcr, to be nothing
more than the enemy prseticing ut target
on Gales Island.
NEw York, Feb. 3.-Wc CLEAN the follow
ing from late rebel papers:
MaSruler has declared Galveston open to
the tradc Of all friendly nations.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 2S.-AnotLer Bs1tisl,
steamer successfully ran tho blockade, last
night, into Confederate port.
NEW Son1, Feb 3.-Ad1iccs from New
Orleans Of the eth ult-, state that the last
Transports Of Ranks expedition left for up
NC rtFer on the e0th. Banks went up Oh tic
23tl. Only sufficient troops arc lett to de-
fcnd Ncw Orleans. with four or five Euuhaats.
It is inferred that the dcst;natio1 is PORT
Hudson
The bark Restless, from Tort Roya1. re-
ports that she passed On the 31st. oT Csne
Fear, portion Of Fosters cxpedition finn
Beaufort for Port Royal, 3. c., consistinr nf
six steamers The Restless brings niuc Las.
enrefs, who were aboard the rebel steasne,
l1EntrcsE burned of Charleston.
, 1863-02-04

w..nrSese5STT Se5S:T 4 4 El:ht:s5;a "a : ;t,sss.
~ s f. 81 III
ssl: & os aa 1 s i:
ea!s: ssd d.ESs1sd o' s~o 'aenssaa @ Poaas aG e
The d.ts to ,c Of good nerchzn.so1c quality. nut
oah Tll 10 reeet:ed 81 @eisas 1t ten thitrtwo
sacss 10 be furnished without extra charge to tha
IN :ss L u e. assz sz s1sE:ss "
PROPOSALS.
ees M @ ys
bushels Of osts and unSaras ,,.,,
r. GsPs tqt assr 3 @.5e sssry distinct
q ae.ea d =! eiafs f. sst sPff:at
1a9fSss'' fs9 sa9 N ss 4
pfy 5asa rrSDsSs.cn Ss can,eeaso Col rcKER
lsss g ; s s.;ts:S a 10! = I'd
7he .s, Ct .ae slidcr io III The c,atraes, shau,a
srSs.!is Ss 1loso
TO hs he siSy Of the suarassor. rus BE- .oxa
HS 81 6 sS
Bl14sss t1ust be pTessnt h person when Tho bids aie
s e. stset7e
on the contrast BY The contractor AID both 1t
ppon sgn:ss tae coat3set. % - ''
a. s0Sa S:asss !; " UT,
them. Of to have bonds signed IN anticipation sn.l
fssa '2 es s5 ps1tessd @ .hsa re f9n,aet y sSasa
teiEs maee i 81, once ctser personally 81 letter.
t,c tas aos9 se9e1y ssd asate
n1,4@y5 rRtA IN hM
, 1863-02-04

NCn. &k9NS4ES1N III 2431UtaE{CF.
LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. "a scvenade WAS
given Gen. Bousseau here tonight, and, no.
.withstandipg the bad weather, nm immense
gathering Of ladies and gentlemen turned ont
TO meet the distinguished patriot from Ken
lucky. Venerable DR.. 3ful1enberg introduced
General Rousseau, rho, amid enthusiastic
cheers Thanked the people for their cordial
reception Of an humble citizen labosing In the
interest Of The Government. lie said; IS
am not politician, and never expect to be-.
Before: the war began, I vas lawyer, and
since, hare been u soldier. hut hare ever been
in favor Of putting down the rebellion. Ny
politica1i creed, il but 4 minute long. / ans
for the Government Of my fathers, and the
friend Of that government, and am against
the enemies Of that Government and all their
friends both North and South
He called on the people that they be 50 nni-
ted as not to cripple the efforts OF the soldiers
in the field. No. matter what Jour political
preferences may be, unite to saFe tho coau-
try, and after, tint settle questions Of policy.
let not your differences Of opinion weaken
the arms Of the brave men who are fighting
that you may 1e free.
Iu thc Army OF the Cumberland, in which
1layc tho houor Of commanding division,
officers and men know only the cause Of theil
country. All unite in J common Kork-no'
in dissensions or fealousics to weaken thcil
force. ] fear the results Of Eour dtrf5ions
ret will soy to those who will raise issue;
and make complaints, SAVE the Old flag ant
the Government Of your fathers, ard tller
yon can have the Offices from now ts
cterlitv. -
, 1863-02-04

Committee's Drafting bill may be engraft ID
on It,
New ToaK, Feb 3-Thc Washington spc.
cial OF the. New York Tin.es Bays: There are
rumors today of alarm among the rcbc1lead-
ers and rapidly growing disposition to treat
for peace. Whether or not these reports
hare sufficient foundation, they are gainip.
considerable currency among those who claim
to be posted.
The Hc4azd's special says: Although it has
not been positively announced, there Is good
reason for stating TINT Gen. Butler has not
accepted, md probably will not accept, the
command Of the Union forces in Louisiana
and Texas, rendered lin by the President.
1t Is not certain to what command he Tiil BIZ
assigned.
Gen. Canby, Of. the regular army, has been
ordered to duty lere, aid now Performs the
functions Of the two late Assistant Sccreta-
RIGS Of War, Tucker and Walcott.
Tho New York 1'inux' sprcinl says:.
Friends Of tl,. great Eric and Illinois shin
Canal i'll tLc uout.' hope TO have that measure
taken up to.nlorrov. They say it vii; pass
before the adjournment. If once up.
The House Committee on ELECTIONS have
reported faVorab1y in the New Orleans Con-
grcssional cas3s and adverse in those of North
~ rn]ine
, 1863-02-04
FROM BELOW NASHVILLE,
The Rebel Situation
and Forces. .
TIE REBEL CONSUMPTION IN
TENNESSEE.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Trlbune.l
CAxr BELOW NASHVILLE, Feb. ., 1868.
Tic following isthc latest news from the
rebel army in front:
There are two divisions Of polk's corps at
She1b3yillc. Clcatham and Nithers arc both
on the other side Of Duck River. McCowan's
division is between slclbyYille and Tul-
lahoma.
The enemy have recently been moving their
artillery southwasd, apparently with the In
ton Of abandoning the line Of Duck River a.
together.
There arc no Notifications Mt shclbyvil1e,
although the rebels arc ondcavoring to create
the impression that there arc. 1t does not ap-
pear that the rebels arc makingany formidable
preparations for an attack at Tu11ahoma.
The only fortincations are those erected BY
our troops last summer.
Hardee's corps is at Tullahoma and Man
chester. L doubtful rumor has It that C1ep,
burns division is coming to shclbYyillc.
The rebels ore erecting Notifications at
Bridgeport, and will doubtless fall back to
The line Of the Tennessee River. In that
ease is said that nearly all the Tennessee
soldiers in the rebel army hayc announced thcis
intention 10 desert and come home ut all haz
ards. The soldiers are all down on Bragg
the severity Of his discipline increases every
| day. Three men were shot for lescrtion al
shelbyyille on Saturday last.
Bragg Is making desperate efforts to enforce
! the conscription. Pillow Is chief of thc Con
sc1iption Bureau, with headquarters at Co
| lumbus,
The woods throughout Bedford and Mur
ray Counties are filed with loyal citizens, en-
dearoring to escape the conscription. Trt
regiments Of cavalry are engaged day aut
night in hunting them down.