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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-09-19


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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-07-25
Captain, and A. A. G., U
Stephens Mission.

The Richmond papers of the 14th, pub
lish certain documents explanatory Of the
mission Of A. III. Stephens. The following
letter of instructions from Davis to Stephens
contains the substance of the whole. Our
readers are already acquainted with the
result. E @
RICHMOND, July2, 1863.
The Hon. A. II. STEPHENS, Richmond,
Va.-SGr: Having accepted your patriotic
offer to proceed, as a Military Commissions
er, under flag of truce to Washington,
you will receive herewith your letter OF
authority to the Commander-in-C Chief of the
Army and Navy of the United States.
This letter is signed by me as Comman-
der-in- Chief of the Confederate Land and
Naval Forces.
You will perceive from the terms of the
letter, that it is so Worded as to avoid any
political difficulties in it's reception. In
tended exclusively as one of those oommu-
nications between belligerents which pub.
lie law recognizes as necessary and proper
between hostile forces, care has been taken
to give no pretext for refusing to receive it
on the ground that it would involve tacit
recognition of the Independence of the Con-
federacy.
Your mission is simply one of humanity,
and has no political aspect.
If objection is made to receiving your
tetSST, On Lhe STUuito LuhI Ii ID not ADDRESS,
ed to ABRAHAM LINCOLN, as President. in
stead of Commander-in-Chief, &C., then
you will present the duplicate letter, which
ia addressed to him Rs President, and sign
ed by me as President. To this letter OBJ
lection may be made on the ground that I
am not recognized to be President of the
Confederacy. In this event, you will de-
cline any further attempt to confer on the
subject OF your mission, as such conference
is admissible only On the footing OF perfect
Equality.
My recent interviews with YOU have nut
you so fully in possession of nv views that
it Is scarcely necessary to give you any de-
tailed instructions, even were l, at this mo-
ment, well enough to ATTEMPT it,
MY whole process is, in one word, to
place this war on the footing of such as are
waged by civilized people in modern times,
and TO dlvest it Of the savage character
which has been impressed on 1t by our en-
emies, IN spite of all our efforts and pro-
tests. War is full enough of unavoidable
horrors, under all its aspects, to justify and
even to demand, Of any Christian ruler
VINO may be unhappily engaged In carry
ing it on, TO seek to restrict its calamitles,
and to diyest it of all unnecessary seyeri-
ties. You will endeavor to eStaDlish the
cartel for the exchange ofprisoners on such
a basis as to avoid the constant olthcuities
and complaints which arise, and TO pre-
vent for the future, what we deem the I'M
fair conduct of our enemies In evadlng the
delivery ofthe prisoners Whoiali into their
hands; in retarding it by sending them on
circuitous routes, and by OBTAINING them,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-07-25
OUR RECENT VICTORIES.
BY the President of the United
StataS-A PrScs&mafiOn

It has pleased Almighty God to heark en-
to the supplications and prayers of an af-
hicted people, and to vouchsafe to the Army
and Navy OF the United States, on the
land and on the,sea, victories so signal and
so effective as to furnish reasonable
grounds for augmented confidence that
the Union OF these States will be maintain
ed, their Constitution preserved and their
peace and prosperity permanently pre-
served; but these victories have been ac-
corded not without sacrifice of life. limb,
health and liberty, incurred by brave, pa
triotic and loyal citizens.
Domestic attliction in eyery part of the
| country follows in the train of these
| fearful bereavements. 1t is meet and right
| to recognize and confess the presence of
| the Almighty Father, and the power of His
hand equally in these triumphs, and these
sorroWs..
Now, therefore, be it known that do set
apart Thursday, the sixth day of August
| next; as a day for National Thanksgiving.
praise and prayer, and invite the people
| OF the United States to assemble on that
occasion IN their customary places of WOr-
ship, and, in the forms approved by their
own conscience, render the homage due to
the Divine Majesty for the wonderful
| Things He has done in the nations behalf,
| and invoke the influence of His Holy Spir-
1t to subdue the anger which has pro-
ouced and SO long sustained a needless and
cruel rebellion; to change the hearts ofthe
insurgents; TO guide the counsels of the
| Government with wisdom adequate to so
great national emergency, and to visit
| with tender care and consolation, through
out the length and breadth of our land, ell
those, who through the vicissitudes OF
marches, voyages, battles and sieges, have
been brought to suffer in mind, body or
estate, and finally to lead the whole nation
through paths of repentance and submits
sion TO the Divine Win back to the perfect
enjoyment of Union and fraternal peace.
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington this 18th
day OF July, in the year of our Lord one
Thousand eight hundred and sixty three,
and OF the Independence of the United
States of America the eighty eighth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-07-25
BY the President.
WILLIAM I'll. SEWARD, Secretary Of State,

The laws and the authority of our Gov
eminent have stood some severe tests
They have come out of every ordeal sue
cess fully, and will again. They have with
STOOD The mob OF New York, and stand vim
Dictated They will withstand the rebellion
OF the South with equal success, and come
out OF the struggle stronger than when it
went into it,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-07-25


District concurs in the opinion of the Off
GERS of the Military Commission, and dis
charges Lieut.. c. J. Ball, Military Com
mandant of the Post of Keokuk, and Sur
geon NJ. K, Taylor, from any and all GEN.
sure or imputation laid against them, in
the sworn statements of one Thos. w. Clao-
gett, on which this investigation was or
dered.
III. The General Commanding the Dis
| trict Is constrained to condemn, in strong
terms, the violence and lawlessness of the
soldiers concerned in the riot of the 9th of
February, and the subsequent grave mill
tary disorder by the conyalescents in the
Hospital at Keokuk. In future, such
breaches of military discipline will be pun
ished in the most exemplary and prompt
manner, with the extreme penalty of mill
tary and civil law.
Nv. An appeal is made to all good and
true citizens of Iowa, to discourage such
license Of newspapers, as are calculated to
infiame the resentments and passions of
| wounded and suffering soldiers. This
class of our most loyal citizens, MANNED on
fields that have inspired them with hatred
| to traitors and sympathiZers with treason,
| may not be expected to hear with patience
the Government and it's army misrepre-
sented and libelled by the aiders and abet-
| tors of a rebellion. without example in it's
proportions, and unparalleled in it's at
| rocity.
| V. The Commission of Military Officers,
| of which Gen. Warren is President, is here
by dissolved.
By order of Brig. Gen. B. s. ROBERTS.
JOS. MCC. BELL,
| CanfaiO and e., 1T g A
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-07-25

Among other beneficent results of thu
draft says the Providence Journal sit has
awakened a good many bachelors between
the ages of thirty-five and forty five years
to their great folly in neglecting to marry.
1t is too late now for those in this State ia
save themselves from the draft and atone
for their error, but those in some other
full company about our streets. We NAV
state, however, 10 Illustrate the parverse
and hard hearted nature of some of these.
that they impudenLly justify their coarse
by saying that it is better TO serve three
years than for liie.'
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
Police Proceedings.

Before Recorder SHANE-MondsN FEB.
16h.-Thomas johnson was guilty of
disorderly conduct. He accepted the
apology" by forking over TO the Clerk
the amount, five dollars and costs.
A negro man by the name of Isaac, got
very mad, and while in this fit of mental
arrangement, he stole an undigniGed
basket. He was sent down TO the work
house for thirty days.
James Yinson, for disorderly conduct,
was fined three dollars and costs.
VIM. Warren was found guilty of VIC
lating the first sentence of the tenth
commandment. His ungodliness footed
up against him TO the sum of three dol
lars and costs.
Henry Lawton, a negro man, was up
for indecent exposure Of person. His brief
exhibition as a model artist cost Henry
five dollars and costs.
Elizabeth Nickens, for resisting an of
flcer in the discharge Of his duties, was
made TO pay the cost Of her arrest.
Jim, slave Of Mrs. Adams, was up
for disorderly conduct. He was fined
three dollars and costs, and sent down
TO the workhouse TO be taught better
manners.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
~ae Alabama heard From.
The Steamer Swan Lost.
Mexicans Victorious in Mexico.
Reported Battle Below Port Hudson.

WAsHNoToN, Feb. 16.--Five brigades
Of Rebels passed through Richmond on
Saturday, apparently for Charleston.
The Rebel army from Sections juno
ton to Fredericksburg is estimated at
forty-iive thousand.
General Shields has been ordered to
the department of the Pacific.
The Alabama sailed from Kingston,
Jamaica, on the night of the 18th.
The sreamer Swan, from Key West to
New Orleans, is lost, with II of her crew
and passengers.
Mexican victories are still reported in
Mexico.
The rebel advices say that Banks
fought battle z miles below Port Hud-
son, compelling the rebels to retire
Mcclellan has applied for active SER
vice.
1t is reported that the Senate will take
up the CONSUMPTION bill to-day.
New YORK, Feb. 15.--Cotton 90a91.-
Gold 5726.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

own time, or wilfully to suffer sieve TO
own any property or 70 trade in spiri-
tuous liquors, provisions, or any other
property, nor as If a free person Of color
to live 70 himself, or to hire himself out
or to work and labor, or TO spend his or
her time, or any other act.
Every such offender 70 be presented or
indicted, and for each offence fined not
less than So; nor to assemble in unusal
numbers, or at suspicious times and
places on premises, &c. (Sec 2691.)
Again, gentlemen of the Grand Jury,
IL is not sufficient for a slave to say that
he is free, thathe is emAncipAted by law,
and has remained here, II can not be
done in accordance with the Statutes Of
Tennessee. See sec. 2726. II so AID he
remains here twenty days after notice,
he is liable TO be indicted or presented,
and sent TO the peniten.iary.
Again, it is against the policy Of the
country for owners of slaves to free or
emancipate them, and permit them TO re-
main in this State. In the fret place, II
can not be done, that is, they can not be
liberated unless by the permission of the
State. Sec. 1903. The State can not
consent unless they be removed from the
STATE.
A master or owner cannot by will or
deed free his slaves, and turn them loose
upon this community.
The law thus laid down, and charged
you, is in many instances evaded, and
attempted, slaves permitted to hire their
own time by some man or person pre-
tending TO have control over them; some
act as free persons of color under cover of
deed or will, and some person pre-
tends to control them. This is injurious
TO other slaves. In all such cases the
negroes are not free, and tho owners are
liable to be presented and indicted.
Again, gentlemen, the policy and econ
omy of this county forbid this course,
and for this the State laws should be ex-
ecuted and carried out. Hundreds of
such runaway and free negroes come here
and die, who are.paupers, and the county
is at an enormous expense in burying
them.
Then, upon the question Of policy and
economy, the question arises, what are
we to do with them, the runaway slaves
The answer is, the law is ample, Sec.
1856. The runaways are to be taken up
and put in Jail, and put to work on the
streets upon certain conditions, etc.
But, gentlemen, in executing the law,
and carrying out the slave policy, we
have no right to interfere with the mill
tary authorities, wherever they have
slaves in their employer under their con-
troll; we have no right 90 power to inter
fere with them; otherwise am assured
they will not modest us in executing the
civil law. Neither have we the power,
and the court has no inclination TO aid
rebels in conveying slaves beyond our
lines.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
Commercial.
MONEY MARKET, SEC.

LOUISVILLE, MoSDAH, February 10.
REMARKs-The rates OF gold have steadily declined
during the week, the bankers Saturday buying At
5000 q cent premium and Offering TO sell at 5s to co.
The selling rate is merely nominal however, there
being but little inquiry for the prccioussmetals and
disposition on the part Of bankers to sell. The
rates for silver $500 o cent buying and 40 to %
D. cent premium selling. Demand notes are bought
up by our bankers at as y cent PREMIUM There has
bsen material advance in the rates paid for tho
notes Of the Kentucky and Indiana banks kentucky
currency commanding premium Of from to 10 q
cent, and the notes OF the State Bank Of Indiana are
taken readily by our bankers at 8 q cent premium
Treasury notes. Ohio notes, too, are preferred
10 Treasury notes, but the rate OF premium is uncer
tain The notes Of the old Tennessee banks are taken
par and other Southern currency Is discounted at
the rate Of from 10 to 90 "A cent, which Is a decided
Improvement in that description Of paper, There
have even boen transactions in Confederate scrip in
this city during the past week at from 40 to 80 cents
the dollar parties from Memphis End other SOUTH
orn points appearing in the market. Eastern ex-
change remains dull at 14@I5 . cent dsoounbuying
and par selling. There hus been an improvement in
Government certificates Of indebtedness, which are
taken by our bankers at $4,000
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

At an informal meeting of the Street
Committee, yesterday evening, Alderman
CHEArHAM offered resolution requesting
the Mayor and the Chairman of said
committee 10 hire thirty white laborers
to work on the corporation of our city.
These white laborers will obviate the ne
cessity of employing uncertain contra
bands, and they are to be put TO work
just as soon as they can be obtained.
The resolution was adopted.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

We publish. the following part Of
Judge BRIEN's charge TO the Grand Jury,
because IL relates 10 subject that is Of
deep interest to the people Of Tennessee.
II is TO be earnestly hoped that the. civil
and military authorities will understand
alike what policy is to be pursued in re-
gard to the negro question, and that they
will not conflict with each other in its
execution
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

Though the weather was
~ inclement last night there was
ir audience in attendance at the thea
!. HATTIE BERNARD made a charming
little Devil" Indeed, she is a charming
eaiure, anyhow. The 'Irish Heiress"
IS we'll received, with HAMILTON as
harles Paragon and EVERETT as Sam.
Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. Harry JORDAN
AXE their first appearance before a
ashyille audience. The drama of "Pi-
irro' and the laughable farce of "I5o-
Ies will be presented on this occasion,
it'll full cast of the entire company.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
Louisville Journal.

O. p. MYERS 81 Co., in the old Gazette
Counting Room, opposite Adams Express
office, Cherry street, are the agents of
the Louisville Daily Journal, Dealers
in Nashville and points South, Army
Postmasters and Suffers are requested to
call before 4 P. NJ. and leave their orders.
Feb14-1w
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

Suffers wishing supplies of all kinds,
at fair prieca, will do well to call at
HARVEY, HUGHES & Co., east side Pub
lie Square, two doors below Methodist
Book Concern.
just received by Express 20 barrels
of Extra No. l Northern Apples.
Feb. 12-tf.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

oCKET Book FoUND. - Yesterday
lifg Judge BRIES found, in front of
'ffice, pOcket-book containing a SOL
s pass and a small sum of money.
owner can get it by calling on the
&c at his Office, on Cherry street.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

looT1NG ATFRAY.--Last Sunday night
nculty occurred at the boarding house
Mrs. ALLEN, on Church street, between
\. LEFTmoK and Capt. PUTNAM, Of the
.59lh Ohio Regiment. They were con-
gsrsing on politics. The Captain de.
elared he was in favor of LINooLE's
policy. Mr.. LEFrmcK remarked that he
was as good Union men as anybody,
and that an advocate Of LNooLN's course
was no better than a secessionist. The
Captain called him "a id lie' and
drew pistol. LETTmcK said he
was unarmed, aud Mrs. ALLEN inter-
fered, and quiet was restored-the
Cap.ain remarking that he would
settle the affair some other time.
Can't PUTNAM then walked to the front
door. Mr.. LEFTRoE passed out by him
and on reaching tho pavement turned
and said that he.was afraid Of "no id
Z aolniie" The Captain thoreupon drew
pistol and fred at LEFTmoK three
,imes, hitting him once in the right
breast. The wound is an ugly and pain
fal one, but Dr. BUcHANNAN, the attend
ing physician, does not think il will
urove mortal. Captain PUTNAM, we learn
made his escape and is now in Murirees-
boro'. The military will Of couro inyes
upate the matter, aud see that justice II
done to all parties,
We get the above information from al
- witness and believe Il 10 be correct
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

1oAL.--0ur citizens will be delighted
know that Messrs. CONRAD & STE
EMS have just received q large lot of
Il which they will sell cheap. Leave
ur orders at No. ii, Market street.
. are under obligations to the enter
sing firm for a sample of their coal,
licR we pronounce to be superior ar
lie. We are glad TO learn that the
,yernment has, also, received enough
II TO supply lis wants.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
Auction sales.

By b. +. SHIELDS & Co., Tuesday, Feb.
II, 1868. Regular Auction Sales Of Dry
Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Va
rieties, Great inducements will be Of
ferred TO dealers.
B. SHIELDS & Co,
feb17-lL Opposite Sewanee House.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

r. EDWARD +. EVANS, a member of
Anderson Troop, died in this city
last Sunday night, at the boarding
Sc Of Mr.. JOHN REDDIoK. Mr.: EyANs
citizen of Philadelphia, in which
he leaves a widowed mother TO
I'm his loss.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
The Slave Policy.

Then, gentlemen of the Grand Jury,
under this head and class, Of offences
against The public peace and economy is
that class Of offences committed by and
against slave and free persons of color,
and such offences as are connected there
with committed or allowed TO be com
mitted by the owners and others; in
short.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
Shoesl

For mems and boys Boots and Shoes
of all knds-Ladies, Misses, and chill
dren's Shoes of all kinds. Call on ]. H.
FARRAR, No. 25 College street, w. J..
MARR's old stand, opposite Sewanee
Hotel.
Feb. Is .5t.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

The friends of the late Ed. +. EVANS,
Clerk in Quartermaster's Department, take
this opportunity to return their thanks
to the ladies in Mr.. REDDIoK's house, for
the kind attention and respect shown TO
the deceased. y.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb, 10th 1868.
Philadelphia papers please to eopy.l
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

'ae Deade,ick was the scene of q "knock
IN and drag out" last night at nine
ock. The Provost Guard were rather
10 coming to the scene of action.
re efficiency is badly needed in this
/ OF the service. Let us have it, inn
lately.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
To oIrIeers nna soIdier..

You will find the finestand best stock
of Hats, Caps and Gents Furnishing
Goods ever exhibited in this. city, at
Messrs, GREEN & GREEN's, 43 College st.,
Their goods are principally Of their own
manufacture and Of the best qualities.
febl7-tf
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

The highest price paid for all kinds Of
Uncurrent Money, Gold and Silver, at
the Insurance, Exchange and Banking
Office of w. j. MARI, corner of College
and Union SITS, Nashville, Tenn.
Fsb.5.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

you want to get handsome aud
Itifully finished valentine, go to R.
rNoLEToE's, at the PostofIlee Build.
Mr.. $. also has on hand large
4 books, stationery, etc.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

The Louisville aud Nashville Railroad
hapany are fortunate in having such
Il1entive and popular Conductors as
N. w. SWEENEY, w, II. TAYLOR and FISH
b. HENRY have shown themselves to be.
hr. A. II. HAYNES, Conductor on the
Memphis Branch of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad, is also favorite with
be travelling public. One of the UNION
Iorps has recently been abroad on these
roads, and we speak what we know 10
BIO the truth
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17
HEADoUARTERs Posi-, NASHVILLE, TESNg(

HEADoUARTERs PosT, NASHVILLE, TEENy(
January is, 1868,
Special Orders, No. 10.
~ Permission is given to the munich
pal authorities of this city TO impress
vagrant negroes into the service Of per-
forming scavenger duty in the city, SO
far as it can be done without impeding
the operations Of the military impressing
patrols. By order Of
Brig. Gen. ROBT B. MITCHELL,
Commanding Post.
JEo. PRATT, A. A. G.
JEo. HUoH SMITH, Mayor Of Nashville.
Jan.l5-tf
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-17

SNRAnsH AT NoLENsvILLE. - Last
lday evening two companies of Col.
iADMAN's command came up with n
: Of WHEELER's forces in the vicinity
Nolensville, aud a brisk little Skin
h ensued. Five rebels were wounded
captured. No loss on STEADMAE's
o