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reared. this class of people the commiss
toner's say, are daily thronging their
doors anxiously inquiring about their
destiny, when the land shall be sold for
taxes. They feel the necessity Of some
guiding minds to direct them into new
state of existence, the immense magni-
tude Of which they appreciate but the
details Of which they are unable to COM
prehond. The males especially are anxi-
Gus to continue in or retain their former
labor provided they and their families
can be assured of their freedom, mode.
rate compensation, free homes and per-
manent employment.
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ARKANSAS Posi-. This place captured by
Gen. McClernand. is on the Arkansas river,
IN the State of Arkansas and is the capitol
of Arkansas County, and is the Oldest town
in She State. 1t was founded by the French
in 1880. 1t is located thirty miles above the
mouth of the river, on a high bluff In the
roar of tho town, however the land is low and
frequently inundated. 1t contains a court
house Jail, and at one time boosted of a prin-
ting office. The population is between four
and five hundred. The place is situated on
the north branch Of the river. AS military
position il is well chosen.
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ARMY or THE P0T0HAC.
Resignation of Gen. Burnsi de.
His Address to the Army.
GEN: HOOKER ASSUMES COMMAND

HEADQUARTERs ARMY OF THE PoroaAc
Jan 26.-This forenoon General Burn
side turned over the command OF The
Army of the Potomac to General Hook
er, who came to headquarters of tn
camp for that purpose. As soon as the
change becore known considerable
number of superior officers called on
Gen Burnside and took their partin g
leave of him with many regrets.
Headquarters ARMY OF THE PoToMAc J
CAMP NEAR falmouth, Jan. %.
General Order No 9 by direction o.
the President of the United States the
Comma nding General :his day transfers
the command of this army to Major
General Joseph Hooker.
The short time that re has directed
your movements has not been fruitful OF
victory or any considerable advancement
of cur lines, but it has again demonstra-
ted an amount Of courage, patience and
endura nee chat, under more favorable
circumstances, would have accomplished
great results. Continue to exercise these
virtues. Be true in your devotion to
your country aud the principles you have
sworn to M aintain. Give to the brave
and skilul General " no has long been
Identified with your organization cor
dial support and cooperation, and you
will deserve success.
Tn taking an affcctonate leave of the
entire army, from which he separates
with so much regret, he may be pardon
ed if he bids an especial farewell to his
long tried associates of the 9th Corps
His prayer is that God may be with you
and grant you continued success until
the rebellion is crushed
MAJoR GENERAL DURNEIpE,
Lewis Richmond, \. A. g.
1t is understood that Generals Sumner
dIIl TIiIhIib LlN y aI6p DcCli ISitCF Ca
from their commands of the Right and
LETT Grand Divisions, but the names of
their Successors have not yet been di.
vulged. i! appointed.
General Burnside, with most Of his
late Staff, have been allowed thirty days
leave of absence. They 70 TO New
York.
The weather is warm aud pleasant ana
the mud is fast drying up.
The National IutclIgcncor Of yestcr-
day made the following announcement ):
General Burns dc arrived III Washing,
ton on Saturday morning md was in
conference all the forenoon with the
President, the Secretary of War and
the General-i in CHIEF. We understand
that. at his own request, lie was relieved
of the command Of The Army Of the Po-
mac, and that the President conferred
the chief command on Major General
Hooker,
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Message Of the Governor or Kan.
SaS.

We find in the Icavenworth Times th
message Of the Governor Of Kansas, recent
ly delivered to the Legislature. 1t is an ex
hau tive and patriotic document, presenting
a complete exhibit of the condition of thu
State, with an able argument for the preser
walton of the Union at all hazards. Upor
this point he says: .u. rt ...
I'VE stand by the Administration because
the Administration is the oIganized author
ity of the nation. 1t has labored to aviod
in the spirit of Union. 1t has done moth
ing, proposed nothing, asserted nothing, in
opinion or principle, which invaded, or
which threatened to invade, the rights of
States, or violate the letter or spirit of tie
Federal Constitution. No entreaty, no APP
peal. no forbcarance has availed. BY fraud
and usurpation, the leaders of the rebellion
have compelled an unwilling people in tue
south to defend them, and by ruthless vio-
lence and reckless action have forced upon
the country its fearful struggle for life. The
Administration would save that. We sus-
tain it, therefore, because in that life rests
our hope of liberty and happiness. We
stand by the Administration, too, because it
avows the only principle upon which the
life Of the nation depends The Chief Mag
strate of the republic declares it:
In giving freedom to the free, honorable
alike in what we give and what we preserve.
o The way is plain, peaceful, gene
rous, iust--a way which, if followed, the
world will forever applaud and God forever
bless ..
I'VE do not boubt the result. The people
have faith in them. We do not care about
the triumph of this or that political party,
here or elsewhere, if here and elsewhere the
right arm Of the freemen of the republic
shall be barred in its defence. We believe it
will be so barred. We believe the courage of
the people will mount with the occasion and
manace the spirit Of sediton as well as its
leaders. Let no doubt rest upon the loyal
mind. Let 10 fear touch loyal heart. The
Union must and shall be preserved.
'Our soldiers are still in the conflict, ex-
posed every hour to danger or death, while
we--even we hcre-enjoy their protection.
Yet they are denied the right of citizenship;
they cannot even vote while guarding thus
the persons and property Of their own State;
therefore, as the first duty 10 them and our
selves, recommend an amendment to the
Constitution of the State, by which they
shall be permitted to exercise the elective
franchise. ~" in s'
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Hon. Henry j. Raymond, of the Times
had a brother in one the New York regiments
and went in pursuit Of that brothers re-
mains The circumstance is very funny
Several days ago Mr.. Raymond received the
following despatch:
Your brothers corpse is at Belle Plains
He fastened to the army as quick ms
steam could carry him to perform the last
offices of affection. Arriving at Belle Plain
he was good deal astonishel to find his
brother not only alive hut in vigorous health.
The original message had been, Your broth
er's corps is at Belle Plnin.
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LAY DELEGATIONS IN THE NJ. E. CHURCH
A large meeting Of the membeis of the Me-
thodist Episcopal Church was held in Phila-
dephia on Thursday night, and resolutions
adopted declaring that the growth of the
sentiment in favor of lay representation IN
the councils of the church, as manifested by
various circumstances, especially the encou-
raging vote recently cast in its favor, is in
the same spirit that has characterized the
m ovement, and recommending call OF q
convention of the whole church, prior to the
meeting of the general conference, to consid-
er the subject
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COLONEL GEO. p. M'eINNIs-This highly
distinguished and patriotic officer, it will be
rccollected by many of our readers, was sta
toned in our city-in the capacity of Lieut..
during the three months service, with
the Eleventh Regiment of Indiana Folun-
teers, lZouaves,) then under command Of
the brave Lewis Wallace, who has since
been made Major General for gallant and
meritorious conduct on the field of battle
Col. McGinnis was appointed Colonel of the
same Che l1th) Regiment for the three years
,egyice, and is fast following in the tracks OF
his valiant predecessor, having already reach
cd the position of Brigaaier General OF Vol
untccrs in the u S. Army, ...
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The Utah Indians to be Chastlsed.

SALT LAKE Cry, Jan 25.-An ex-
petition of cavalry and infantry, with
two howitzers, under CO. mand of Col
onel Conner. started north to-day to
chastise the Indians 600 Suskes) entren
ched at Bear River. with rife pits. 200
miles to the northward. They have
recently become outrageous, numbering
the Beaver Head miners and bidding
defiance to The soldiers. .,
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A MEDAL TO GEN. MEAaHER.- Bra. General
Thomas Francis Meaghsr has been presented
by the officers Of the Irish Brigade, with
m osr brautifal gold raedal, IS Il token Of their
regard for HIM Ths medal is Of solid gold,
two inches in diameter. On one side is harp
with the Irish and American flags. Above
the harp are the words Irish Brigade, and be-
low ii is.eagher.' On the other side is the in
seription, Presented to Gen. Mcagher by tho
officers of the Irish brigade. 10 commemoration
of hi. raior ia the cause OF the American
Vuiun-
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A TRAGEDY IN pIrrssuRG 81 Wo
man shoots her !Sclucer. A terrible trag
y occurred at pitttsburg, Pa, OF.
Friday afternoon, the particulars o
which We gather from the Chronicle o
tha city; .,f...
4 girl named Elizabeth Beatty, agec
20. residing with her parents between
Cliff and Bedford streets, appeared be
fore Alderman Mcbride, and made in
formation charging man named Johl
McCormaok with forpcntion and bastar
dy, A warrapt Tor lis arrest was issu
ed, ond be called at the Allsrman's Of
fee for the purpose Of giving bail.
Here ne was net by the prosoyutrix, but
nothing passed heiween the parties thu
would Indicate that she had formed tn,
deodly purpose Of taking The dofendaut'!
lie.
The accused gave bail i,tr lis appear.
ancc at conrt, and laavns til, Office
was followed by tho prospcitrix, wis
just as he reached tho stcp4 leading +
the alec drew pistol. anl taking dc
libcrata aim at he defendant ischurgiu.
the contents into his side. The report
of he pistol brought the alderman
the door, where lie found the defendant
lying in the alley, and III q lying state
The girl was standing near the Joo.
with tho pistol in her hand, anu oppar-
emily contemplating shat she had done
IA soon "a she seen the alderman she
~ IA - a.,
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Department OF Virginia.

Shfrnish and Reconnaissance Bevox
Williamsburg.
| We take the following from the Phi
adelphia Press.
+ WILLIAMSBURG, Jan. 20 1868
having been reported that Gen. VII.
was marching on this place in force fo
the IN purpose of capturing and boldin
W ililans onrg and tho Qualifications a
cross the Peninsula, aud enforcing tn
late conscription act. d dstaol,m epI rrop
the 9th Pennsylvania CayaIrv un5o
Major McCandless. started o.t Va q
terday morning to ascertain tho truthful
ness of the report On arriving It III
Six-mile- Ordinary. the advance opars
under command Of Lieut.. Vein. ,con
papy K. came in sight of their. picke,s
and gave chase for three miles. %
nearing Twelve mile Ordinary, the reb
els were strongly reinforced, and co min
in the rear of four ofour men, who wer
ahead, captured them, Their force
now consisted Of about 100 men, yet til
advance guard charged, and thong
they numbered about 20, drove them t
within five miles of their Damp, captur
ing four men and retakins three Of th
four made prisoners. Having asccr
tanned that force of Que regiment c
cavalry and one of infantry were en-
campcd at Ilisasceurid bridge, Will
Gen. Wise lay at the White House. tn
expedition returned with their prisoner
having lost one man prisoner and on
slightly wounded. ar .a
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-01-29

WESTERN Hoe TRADE.-The Cincinnati
Price Current of the 2lst, has returns of this
seasons pork trade in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio
Kentucky, Iowa and Missouri, and sums up
the result as follows.
The number slaughtered at the date of our
advices was 333,347 greater than the total
number last season. and the whole number
slaughtered and to be slaughtered 752,994
greater than the total number slaughtered at
the places specified, last season.
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Lram Fartress Monroe

Capture Of Tessels-Ececution Of Lets
| FORTRESS MONROE, Jan, %. Com
modore Morrisdast:night captured ono
schooner and two sloops at the mouth
of Churrituck creek, near the james
river. The cargo of tbs schooner was
purchased in Norfolk, costing 5000,
and consisted of drugs boots. shoes and
other articles in demand in the Confed
crate dominions.
Frederick Lets, a German, formely
of Baltimore, who, whilst employed as
teamster on the Peninsula, some three
months ago, shot a negro at Hampton
with whom he had some difficulty was
hung to day at Fort Wool, in conform
ty with the sentence Of the courtmar-
tial, which sentence was approved by
the President. Rev. Mr. Kerfoot, Chap
lain of the New York Third Regiment,
was his spiritual adviser. and attended
him 10 his last moments. The solemn
scene passed off quietly and in perfect
order.
The steamer John A Warner arrived
here this afternoon from Washington,
loaded with army ambulances.
FoRTREss MONROE, Jan, 24.--Thc
steamers New York, Express and Meta.
mora left Fortress Monroe this afternoon
for City point, under flag of truce, in
charge Of Capt. john L Mulford, of the
Sd New York Infantry, to bring down
the prisoners now in Richmond that
were taken at Murfresboro'
The storm has entirely subsidized, and
steamers are arriving and departing as
usual.
From Newborn. under date of the
18th, we have the following:
The president of the Free Labor as
sociati of Craven, Carteret, HYDE snd
Beaufort counties has received letters
from prominent Northern statesmen,
irrespective of party, expressing the
warmest commendation of their object
and PARTICIPATES. They are also assured
of the hearty sympathy of the President
of tile United States, Notwithstanding
Governor Stany's persistant opposition to
the movement.
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Barbarity Of the GuerilIas.
No MoRE CANCELLATION.


| Headquarters, Central Division of !
Missouri, JcfersOn City, Jan. 20
Editors Missouri Democrat. herewith
| enclose you for publication an official
communication just received from Col.
Penical, 5th Cavalry, NJ. S. Nj, com
manding at Independence, that the com.
munity may understand and know the
kind of foe we have to contend with in
Missouri, and whether peace rules SUI
premc within her border.
How very pleasant the reflection that
the endurance of all the hardships i'm
posed by our rules in their attempt to
conciliate traitors; upon the loyal inhab-
itants. that it is necessity, to enable
them hereafter to live in harmony with
such demons as those who have perpe-
trated these outragcs. The devils in
hell, by CONF arson, would show as
bright angels of light by the side of such
men.
Ben. LOAN, Brig. General, NJ S. NJ.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH CAVALRY, !
Missouri STATE MILITIA.
INDEPENDENCE, No., Jan. II 1868 J
General Private johnson Of the ar
tiIery company was brought in dead to :
day. He is the i'm on, murdered last
'c RI, four from the artillery and one
from the militia Ify ou could see their
manglcd bodies, You would not wonder
why it is that | write You that gucrlIas
wives should be forced out Of the coua"
try They were all wounded, and kin
ed afterwards, in the most horrible man
nor that icnds could devise: all were
shot in the head, aad SererM of Mtir
frees are trrtJ'y cut to J'sice$ ,cih Lcot
hccls. PoWdc0 mos crplo2cd an onc
m7n's car, and bath ears cu III close to
lis herd. Watcher this inhrman act
was committed wien he was alive or not
| have no means of knowing. To see
human beings treated as my men have
been, by outlaws, is more than | can
bear.
Ten Of these men. armed as they arc,
with thctr miccS nDR chi2.lrcn to oct as
spies, axe equal to twenty-five of mine.
Gucrillas are hr a'eaing Union ,roncn
in the co"nty. ] am arrcsting the wives
and sisters of some ofthe most notorious
ones, to prevent them from carrying
their threats into execution. III y hare
also isriea an assessment rpoA the i0NHi
NE" Of the e,anty and IRE col|cctiHy 1t
rcry fast. There are many complaints
IN the sul.jec., as some of the assessed
claim to lie Southern sympathizars,
Some Of the Union men have asked
me if the order snspcndiug your assess
ment applies to he one spoken of above.
| tell them ! DO not know, to ask J.
Brown Iovy. Yours truly,
W. p. PfNlcK,
Col. 9th Cavalry, NJ. s. NJ.
Gen. Ben. l. 81. .,i,.ir -, Mo.
\ true copy:-H. w. SEyERENcE.
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The News.

~ This command Of the army Of the Potomac
las undergone another change. 1t appears
thatwhen General Burnside was in Washing
ten o. Saturday last, he was, ut his own re-
greet relieved of the command, and General
Hooker appointed to succeed him. The re-
firing General issued parting address to the
army Yesterday, and took leave of the supe-
ror officers, and turned over the command
10 hia successor. Gen. Burnside has been at
- TIE head of the army since the Sth of No
vember. II is understood that Gems. Sum
rcr aud Franklin have also been relieved of
thc commands of the right and left wings
Of lie army.
The steamer Mary Boardman, arrived at
View York from New Orleans, brings Gal
weston adviccs to the 18th inst. The Navy
hns again beon Inundated in the vicinity of
Galveston this time by daring exploit of
the rebel privatcer Alabama. On the 18th
tho BROOKLYN, with six other Federal war YES
sells, were off Galveston A steamer was seen
III the oifiag, and the Hatteras, transport
steamer, but carrying four guns, was sent cut
10 speak her. In reply 10 the hail of the
Tatteras those on board the steamer said that
she was Her Majesty s sloop -of-war Spitfre,
Tho Hatteras then attempted to send boat
10 her, when the steamer, which there is no
..oubl was the Alabama, opened fire on her.
he sloop-of-war Brooklyn Immediately STAR
ted in pursuit, but the night coming on she
lest sight of the Alabama. The Hatteras
Oh. was SO damaged by the broadside she rccev-
ed rs to sink shortly afterwards. The ac-
net counts of the affair are yet incomplete, BUTT
seems to have been piece of gross stupidity
to send 60 insufficient and weak vessel as the
Hateras to speak the strange steamer, when
! half dozen regular vesscls-of-war were at
hand
1t is reported that the rebel Generals For
rest, Stevens and Wheeler, with their forces
were at Franklin, eighteen miles south oil
Nashville, on Saturday. The rebels attacked
the bridge guards on the railroad ten miles
below Nashville, on Sunday, but were re-
pulsed. .....
.. Brigadicr General Ben Loan publishes in
the Missouri Democrat letter from Colonel
Penich, commanding at Independence, which
states that Private johnson was brought IN
dead on tho 18th Of January, and that lie is
the fifth ono murdered there in week by
Rebel gucrilas. They were all wounded and
killed afterward. All of them were shot IN
the head, and several Of them had their faces
cut to pieces with boot-heels. Powder was
exploded in ono man's.ear, and both ears were
cut, off close to. the head. GuerilIos are
threatening Union women in the county
They have also levied an assessment upon
. the loyal men of the county and arc collect
ius it. r,...-t sa rt ..s .-i...
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@E1 - <.~.S>u

An amusing incident transpired a
few evenings since, at Manchester, New
Hampshire, in the Huntington Street
Baptist Chrch, on the occasion of the
ma gic lantern exhibition. The scene
of the children of Israel crossing the
Red Sea was exhibited, and the small
children were asked if they could tell
what it represented. One little fellow
Immediately sang out. " Burnside eros
sing the Rappahdnnochi
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-01-29

The Pass IN AUsTaIA-ln tho pris-
ons of Vienna there are at this timo
seven editors undergoing confinement
for various offences of their journals, and
il every part Of Austria some of the
fraternity arc imprisoned upon charge Of
telling the truth. Some of the nara.
tives of the sufferers sound like page
out of Neapolitan history under the old
Roniha
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+ jon WoRK. We are prepared to execute
Book and Job Printing of every description,
NEATER, CHEAPER, and more ExpEDITIoUsLY
than any other establishment out side the
city Of Baltimore. Those wishing anything
IN our line will please give us call Our
Office is on Baltimore Street, near the Bridge.
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Woop rArEn.-Scrtral editions Of The os-
ton journal have recently been printed GA
paper made OF wood with small addition o
linen stock, aud the Journal states that the
experiment has proved entirely success ,ul.--
Til" paper i. represented as fully equal to If not
better than The PAPER ordinarily used BIZ
newspapers, aud the cost of manu- f'cturs ia
much less. although ii commands Tie same
price rs rag paper OF equal quality. Several
gentlemen largely interested in the nanuiac-
turc OF paper, including the publishers Of the
Journal lately visited the mill at Rogers Ford
Pennsylvania, where HE manufacture of wood
paper has been successfully tested. The gen :
tlemeu wee so well satisfied with the quality
Of the paper ihlt the publisher OF the Journal
says he would lie glad 10 secure n full supply
at the current rates paid for rags, did the pro-
ductivc capacity of the mill equal the con-
sumption of his paper. 1t is proposed to or
game II company with capital OF 81 10000
for the Manufacture of this paper upon large
scale.
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COTTON PERMITS. Gen. Grant has issued
an order announcing that 500 will he char
ged for each permit to purchase cotton at
any military post within his department -
The money thus collected is to be applied to
the secret service Of the hospital fund.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-01-29

Col. B. f. SMITH, of the l26th Ohio
Regiment, recently stationed in this city, we
sec, has been appointed by the President a
Brigader General of Volunteers. Colonel
Smith was promoted from Captain to the
position of Colonel for gallant conduct at
Po - '.. --
the battle of Shiloh.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-01-29

icS-V VOLUNTEERS FOR TIE Army should
not leave the City until supplied with
HOLLOWAY PITS g. OINTMENT. For Sores
Scurvy. Wounds, Small Pox, Fevers.
andBowel Complaints. these medicins!are
the best in the world. Every French
Soldier uses them, Only 25 cents per
box I'll
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-01-29

Before the war broke out. 100000 per-
sons were supported in England by cotton.
30000.000 spndlcs employed in the produce
ton Of the yarn, and the capital absorbed
exceeded $3.50 100000. Fourfifths Of the
cotton consumed in England-S00 900, 600
pounds was American.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-01-29

A CRUEL HoAx'-A story has been
going the rounds of the papers, that
twenty seven persons were recently
drowned at Harperville. Broome county
N. Y. while skating. The story now
turns out to have been malicious hoax
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-01-29

HEALTH OF GEN SCoTT. 1t is stated that
Gen. Scots health is fast failing him now.
He is confined to his apartment in the fl'th
Avenue Hotel, New York, almost entirely
helpless, and. what is worse, it is said that
his mind at length is breaking down under
the wcightsof years and meotai and bodily
trouble! He receives but few visitors, and
these only his most intimate friends.