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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12
To The Associated Press.

To the Associated Press.
WAsHIsGToY. "Wednesday. Feb II, 1862
TIE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Representative Sergeant has made a supplemental
report from the Select Committee on the Pacific
Railroad as follows:
The original contractor with the Government un-
der the provisions Of the act entitled " an net 10
ia -ilitate communication between the Atlantic and
Pacific States BY electric telegraph" approved June
16 1850, was Hiram Sibley.
Mr. Sibley subsequently assigned bis rights under
the award Of tine Secretary of the Treasury TO the
Pacific Telegraph Company, which was incorporated
by tho Legislature of Nebraska and which Com
pany built line from Brownsville to Salt Lake.
a contract was made by this Company with ee-
graph comphIy ia California, by which tho hue
from Salt Lake 10 San Francisco was built and
owned by the latter company.
The control OF the lIneg hps passed from the hands
OF Mr. sibiey TO the Pacific Telegraph Company this
rIde o: salt Lake, aud TO the California Company
on the other although Sibley Is still large owner
OF stock IN the former Company. The name Of
sibley was used in the bill and report OF the Com
mittee as he WAS the contractor with the Govern.
inent, and the only person known IN that or any
other capacity, except as assgnees, by the Govern
ment; but take occasion TO do tho
iustice 10 Mr. Sibley 70 say that full
and Trustworthy evidence had been furnished to the
Committee that Mr. sbey is not responsible for the
onerous charges referred to IN the report, and de-
AZ ainst the same from the rs, especially 80 far as
relates TO the greater charges for telsg aphing
that portion of the Inc between Salt Lake and San
Francisco.
These oveTcharges n'H 'Ii Western part OF the
telegraph line seem 10 arso Of claim by the Com
pany controlling 1t to some peculiar privileges uu-
der tho Legislation Of California inconsistent with
the law Of Congress authorizing The construction OF
the line granting the sdna" Jd fixing the rate Of
charges. Against this cl.,ln AIR. Sibley has pro-
tested.
The Committee cannot assent TO any view OF the
case which allows TO that Company, wnch has built
lts line under contract with the Government that
its rates shall not exceed those fixed in the contract
and by means of q large subsidy from the Govern
ment 10 charge higher rates aud continue 10 enjoy
the subsidy.
SECRETARY SEWARD AND THE FRENCH
PEACE PROPOSITION.
There Is no foundation for the sensation report
that Secretary Seward has rejected the French pro-
posal for the meeting of Commissioners from the
North and South 10 arrange terms Of peace, ~ the
French proposition, such thing there be, has not
yet reached our Government -.. r..
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EXAiuNihG SURGEONS APPOINTED.
The Com MISSIONER OF Pensions has appointed the

IOIIOWlnR EAtHlDIDR NUTRtOut'
DIR. D. T Ab-li. Darlington, Wiz.
DR.. Geo. u. 1eyior. Wsupscoa. VIA
Dr.. VIM. Il. FISHER. OZsukse, Wis
DIR. .. S. Gould. Poft Aliegany. ia.
DR. I,ssc Mend-bhall, Newcastle. Ind.
DR.. Moses w kellogg, Genoa H.
DT. ID. l.. Silver, Wellsvillo OHIO.
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The emendous Efforts making Dy the IdncoIn
ae,no,m Fat est ard sou,h indicates deterin alton
10 on battles to be fought within
tree months fever there was moment when the Con.
edsa Government should deye.ope aud copceuate ali is
when their Generals should 1T once exercise the
estei circumspeeon and che resolve now that
hour almost Ia sight Of port but The coast 10
more dangerous 70 the than ell the pef Of OPEN
sea- many goody ship wrecked upon ne
Ing have Our greatest hazards 10 incur we neas
the sought habor Of ode and relax for
rnioute sauce trust 10 the transient repose of the
rescherous es mehts by which surrounded may
down aud perish just hands almost ready to
ae sores Of the promised land Each psssss
Is big with fate Better would m have been for
the southern had upon the bloody dsld Of
hauGas tnsn that fun orbed spd approaching the mid
heaven snoud snddsnly pzDSe into scure darkness
Soldiers Of the South, the past the uturo memory and
hopeths fame Of the dead and the honor Of the living all
cali upoa In this tremendous crisis 10 gd W lotps
like men, to be watchul you brave prudent
resolved and looking the Benynsu Heaven which
has inspired blessed you strike wisely AID
boldly the blows that determine fos veal wee ths
fate Of this contest aud the destiny Of your country -
THE YANKEE NAVY. rr -
The Wanted supremacy Of the Yankees on soo
water has received Of late crushing bews ana s
federates have found that II they bad only tns "
building up navy they would soon Be nssses 81
wal a. the shore IT. with limited mesnt ~ ~c.x
plsh such results been lately soneyess
thew do IL thew had only little OF tbe nsv "
their eneniss A. 70 dreaded gunpos Wy law
simoIy laughing stock Our very eevany Gs
,srins th. AID dIaSgpg them along . sosu
horseS heslS. I.
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here eince our last report:
6. Wi-.er. c. Scotis 800.
l.. Z. Miles. y. II ".
S. A. Maine, Il Conn.
Cor. 4. Elmer, A. 20 ". J.
Is. Il. Hickman. r, - Ceoi gis
Rebel.
WIN. +. Dclks, c. 2fN. Y.
v sshinpon Pierce X, 2 n. Y
Art
A. J. Reynolds. c. 20 n. ].
U. Hutchki-.. u. ~ i. \.
J A. Boo:.. d.
u. MoBlalD. r. ~ n. Y.
i. {. Knowllon. g, Is n. III.
J. ~. Lyons. II. y ohio.
Low Lester. G. ~ Pa.
tn s. Ryan, X, ~ y. j.
tAii information relative 10
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Ser. w. w. Watson, E.sPs.R.
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J. Mckee. II. IA " Y.
X. Brown. col iao. Q ~ n.
yisG. n Williams, contIsband.
q. PowcLs. copttaoand.
W. =. KapeL II. 10 -. Cav.
Y. r.. Wolcot.. A, ~ ~ J.
w. Van N.ee,, L, 70 y. Y.
y. A. Gr.dsn. Is. 10 Maine.
A. T.. i',it,few. u, - Maine.
j. +. Beach, b, 1913 \. Y.
Sefg. A. Y Beat, Y. IS N. j.
Geo. Collum. n 10 Conn.
4. Buxton. X, IL n /.
*. Mitchell. b, " Mac.
q. A. Gunneson. K, . y. III.
deceased soldiers may be oh.
,rtE, corner OF Eighteenth and
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16

CLEVELAND AND LAKE SUPERIOR LINES
Arrangements for the lines of boats between
this city and Lake Superior, are about COM
pleted. There will be three lines this season,
arranged as follows:
Steamer Planet, Captain J. P. Ward Pro-
psller Iron City, Captain J. E. Turner. Hus-
sey & Mcbride, agents.
Steamer City of Cleveland, Captain Ben.
wilkins; Propeller Northern Light, Captain
spalding. Robert Hanna & Co., agents.
stsame. illinois, Captain J. Robinson /;
Steamer Meteor, Captain R. Ryder; Steamer
Traveller, Captain Fred. Miller. Agents not
yet appointed.
Captain Turner has sailed the Iron City
for several years and is well known as one Of
the best commanders on the lakes. Captain
Ward is a son of E. B. Ward, and sailed the
Planet last year. That steamer is large,
elegant and swift boat.
Captain wilkins, of the City Of Cleveland,
has sailed the propeller ontonagOn for five
or six years past. Captain spalding is well
and favOrably known as Master Of the North
ern Light. The Meteor is new steamer
which is now being built by Peck snd Mas
ters. Captain Ryder who is to command her
was Master Of the Illinois last season. Cap
tain Robson, who is to command the Illinois
was Captain of the Propeller Detroit las
year. Captain Fred. Miller sailed the Trav.
eler last season. he is an old sailor and al
ways popular commander. The first boa
win sail from this port for Lake Superior OIL
the oath of April.
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CAPTURE OF GURRRILLAs.
LII QUIET AT FICKsBURG.
NEWs FRolI wv YoRK.

NEW YORK, March Is.
There was an immense gathering at the
Academy Of Music last evening to ratify
the proceedings Of the late Coopsr Insti-
tute meeting. Secretaries Chase and
Weiles were present The speakers were
General Wool, General Cochrane, James
Z. Brady, who presided, Ex-GoTernor
Wright Of Indiana, Governor johnson Of
Tennessee, and General Wetmore. Gener-
al Scott was prevented by illness from pre-
siding. A plan Of organization OF q Uu-
ion League was adopted with enthusiasm.
General Scott was chosen President. and
the list Of Vice Presidents and the Execu-
tive Committee includes many Of our most
prominent citizens, including Mayor Op-
dyke, A. 7. Stewart Charles Gould, James
I. Brady, B. ". Bonney, John Van Bureu.
K. n. McCurdy, Francis Lieber, Judge Ds-
ly, Maurice Ketchum, James WadsWorth.
and others. Nehemiah knight is Treasu-
rer and Prosper N. Wetmore is Secretary.
Several hundred Poles held o meeting at
Steuben Hall last evening and adopted an
address responsive to that Of the Polish
National Committee.
The Heralds special says that informa-
ton has been received that Secretary
Chase has been very successful in making
arrangements in New York for extensive
loans, which viii relieve the wants of the
Government to such an extent as to pre-
olude any probability Of an additional
issue Of legal tender. lee
Information has reached here that the
rebels have q considerable force Of cavalry,
artillery and infantry in the Shenandoah
Valley.
Reliable information has reached the
Government that Lees army is not nate
rally weakened, but has been industri-
Ously employed in erecting defensive
works at fredericksburg. No intention
has been manifested Of abandoning that
point.
Colonel Cross, Of New Hampshire, has
offered to raise q brigade outside Of the
consoriptiOn from his familiarity with that
country. he will probably be made its
military commander.
The Mercury special says: Gen.Hooker
will be ready to move in about week. Il
is rumored that he will march direct to
Richmond via Urbana, on the lower Rap
pahannoek.
The War Department is closely employed
arranging the machinery for the coming
consumption.
The AragO has arrived from Port Royal
the 18th. General Nsgle and part Of his
staff are passengers. II was fesred at
Port Royal by the Generals friends that
the personal difficulty between him and
the Secretary of War, had something to do
with his recall.
General Terry was in command Of Gen
eral Fosters forces.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16
WAsHINGTON.

WAsHIEGTOE, March IA.
Two hundred and eighty rebel prisoners
were conveyed from the Old Capitol Prison
to the steamer State of Maine, which will
take them to City Point to be exchanged.
They were enthusiastically saluted st the
Old Capitol Prison and at the wharf by
large numbers Of persons, including women.
The rebels were evidently delighted with
the salutaiions they received. They we're
escorted by a strong guard.
A telegraph from General ROseerans
states that according to a report which had
reached him, the rebels had evacuated
Vieksburg. information had been pre-
viously received here that they were remov-
ing their slaves and war materials from
Vieksburg into the interior. Nothing,
however, is officially known 50 as to speak
vii certainty.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16
PROM CTNCTNNATI.
CINcINNArI, March Is.

OIhCINNATIt Maren 10.
General Wright has prohibited the sale
Of arms and ammunition except upon spe-
eial permit. AnY violation giil- l-baS SolJarsaJ
stock Of the vender.
A Memphis dispatch TO the Commercial
confirms the reported surprise and capture
Of q portion Of. Richardson's guerrilla
force near Covington, Tennessee. Their
camp was destroyed. General Looney's
camp at Wesley was also surprised by Col
Onel Lee and large portion Of his force
captured, together with General Looney,
Major Sanford, Captain Bright and Lieu
tenant Williams.
The Commercials sdTiees from Vieks-
burg report all quiet. The river is very
high. The back water had broken through
the levee, filing the canal and rendering
work upon it impossible.
The river at Memphis was within four
teen inches Of high water, and rising two
or three inches per day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16
Unworthy Officers to be Disgraoed
All Able.BOdIed Negroes to be
Drafted.
ORDER FROM GENERAL HUNTER.
NEM Ynpr NInrch IL

NEW YORK, March IA.
Port Royal adviees Of the 10th contain
an order from General Hunter, for for
ward movement.
| HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE soUrH,
HILTON HEAD, PORT ROYAL, s. C.,
March 5.
SOLDIERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
SoUTH;-After long and Wearying delays,
due to causes over which no one in this
Department had control, we have atlength
the cheering prospect of active and very
important service.
SOLDIERS OF THE 10Th ARMY CORPsl l.
You are stimulated by every consideration
Of honor to vie with the gallant men from
the Department of North Carolina who
have been sent by the Government to take
part with you in the dangers and glory Of
the operations now pending.
Officers and men Of the command l-Ycu
are assured by the performance Of every
duty, that all who earn distinction, no
matter how humble their positions have
been, my pledge is that their services shall
be honorsbly acknowledged, and the ac-
knowledgment pressed to their advantage.
Commanding officers of divisions, brig
ades and regiments, in making their re-
ports to these headquarters, will give the
name of every non-eommissioned officer
and soldier Of their commands who haze
attracted their observation as behaving
with special gallsntry or good conduct, in
order that the names Of all such may be
published, with honor, at their own homes;
and all who are thus mentioned may rely
that no effort shall be lacking on the part
Of the General commanding to secure their
promotion.
Should any officers neglect their men, or
evinee the least disposition to shrink At
any moment, from the responsibilities Of
their commissions, they viii be Likewise
reported and held amsnable to the severest
penalties denounced by military law for
misconduct in the presence Of the enemy.
Should private soldiers distinguish them
selves while officers become liable to CEN
sure, it would be treason to the country
not 10 compel a change of places.
The attention Of all officers is earnestly
called to "Article 81, Revised Regulations
for the Army" in relation to troops on
board transports, paragraph S61 and 963
Of this Article being Of particular impor-
tance. By command Of
Major-General DAVID HUNTER.
The order relieving General Nagley
from duty at Helena Island, and ordering
him to report to the Adjutant General, is
also promulgated. General Terry succeeds
General Nagley.
General Hunter has also issued an or
der, drafting all able-bodied negroes, for
by Quartermasters and other officers
They are to be- under the command of Gen
eral SaxtOn
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16
FROM WASHINGTON.

W WASHINGTOh, march IA
1t was evident that there was not aquo-
rum of Senators present to-day, q number
having left Washington during the week
for home. Many nominations for brevet
rank for marked military service which, by
a recent law, the President was authorized
to confer, were not acted upon. Before
the close of the session, there were several
con6rmatiOns, including the following:
Maior-General Stoneman, of the VOlun-
teers, to be Maior-General; Colonel John
B. Stevenson, of the Missouri Volunteers,
to be Brigadier-General of Volunteers.
Honorable John W. Noell, of Missouri,
member of the late House Of Representa-
tives, died to-day after several weeks ILL
ness
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16


TRAIE's LECTURE.-Brainard's Hall was
denssly packed on Saturday night to hear
George Francis Train speak on the subject
of Politics. Viewed as q farcicaI entertain
ment, land few sensible men, we think, would
consider Trains efforts in any other light,
it was highly successful, for the audience
laughed heartily. he is a man of infinite
humor, and his humOr is strongly tinged with
irony, as was proven by his declaration that
Mcclellan was the smsrtsst military man in
the world, and that he Would be called to the
head Os the army in less than six weeks 4
% Little Mack Z" hasn't won the right to a
great of deal consideration from the American
people, but we think it very cruel in Train
to Perpetrate such jokes upon him, now that
he is laid away upon the shelf It is like
making fun at a funeral. Train got of an
other very funny thing when he said that
Lincoln issued his proclamation to blind the
Abolitionists, and that now, having secured
the passage of the conscription and approp1i-
alton bills, giving him men and money to
prosecute the war as best suited him, he
would throw his Republican counssllOrs over
board and come out as the champion of Con-
ssrvatism. Hearing him psrpetrate such
side-splitting jokes as the above, we couldn't
held thinking how successful George Francis
would be as circus clown, and how prs-sm-
inently he would shine as an " end man &" in
minstrel company. Such rare humorous
talent demands wider field for its exercise
than the rOstrum of thelecture room affords.
He ought to be in the "ring 3" or on the
stage 4" de Ethiope."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16
COMM ERCIAL.
MORNING LEADER OFFICE,3
SATURDAY EVENING, March "A, 1858. !

| MORNING LEADER OFFICEl
SATURDAY EYESNG, March a, 1865
BeanS-Are quiet and steady at s2,OO92,25 pei
bush, according to quality
Butter-The supply Of good grades is unequal tC
the demand, and prices are still advancing. Sales Of
choice roll have been reported at 23G2lc-the range
for good to choice, in small lots, being 22a2le-ths
latter being an extreme figure.
Cheese-Tbe market is almost bare, and prices
are 2G3c higher, and advancing. Sales Of W R. have
been made at IISc.
EgEs-Have declined and the market closes irreg-
uar and scarcely quotable. Sales made at l4c,
to a small amount, on Saturday, but that figure is
not to be depended on.
Feathers-Are steady at 42eHc.
FIOur-The market is quiet at q, 6,7597. 90 for good
to choice red double extras with sales in small lots
at the outside figures for trade brands White double
extras are held at s7,25975O Rye is held at range
of ,7s95OO according to quality. Buckwheat sells
at s2,5O63,OO per cwt.
Fruits-There is less activity in fruits, though
the sales making are all at full prices. We quote
dried apples s495c; peeled peaches l59l6c, and IN
peeled s9ec. Pears have sold at l2kc and Cherries
at &C, while some lots are Offering at 3a4c.
Grain-The market closes quiet at 81 81 for red
wheat on lack and SI,429l,l5 for white. Corn is
dull with closing sales at CSC. Oats quiet and
steady at &c. Barley is quiet and nominal at 81 zoo
LIS, and rye at sO6s5c.
HiRhwines-Hsyed declined and sell at 4sc.
PrOvisiOns-The market is inactive for pork
Holders are asking old figures without sales except
choice brands to supply the trade Wequote coun-
try mess nominal at $500; Comstoeks held and sell
ing to the extent named at $500 for mess and sl7O
for clear. Smoked meats have advanced and are in
very good demand at 65kc for city cured shoulders
and e9ekc for hams Lard is inactive and dull.
Country rendered sold to a small amount on Saturday
at l0c. Comstocks is held at lie in barrels and l]4c
in frkins. The same brand dried beef is selling at
lOc.
Salt-Unchanged and selling at $500 for fine;
sos for COARSE l2zc for 10 sacks, and l5c for "A
do.
seeds-Are extremely dull and RominalIy lower.
Timothy has sold at 81 25 in small lots, in few in
stances, but large lots unsaeable at that price
Clover is generally held at SC co. though offer has
been reported at 1913.
Sugurs-There has been no change during the
week. Porto Rico l29lsci Cuba, 154@l2c; New
Orleans l29lsc; coffee, white, l55<l5xc; coffee, yel-
ow, l3If9Hc, and crushed, powdered and granu-
ated, I61f6l6Hc
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16
FROM MEMPHIS q VICKsBURG
The Yazoo BzpeditiOn--Canal at
ViOksburg-- Capture Of a
Guerrilla Band.
MEMPHIS, March 18.

MEMPHIS, March 13.
Information has been received from
Vicksburg to Monday afternoon. 1t is re-
ported that Commodore Porter had receiv-
ed information that the Yazoo Pass expe-
ditiOn had captured Yazoo City and de-
strOyed the Confederate feet between
Haines Bluff and YazOo City. Commodore
Porter momentarily expected signals from
Haines Bluff.
The Canal opposite Vicksburg is tempo
r-----y ~ s-aaa4Af5 ussoy "a
the embankment at the mouth of the levee
between Grand Lake snd ProVidenceI
which was cut by the rebels. The water
is overlooking the whole country. The
water is three feet deep in the canal be-
yOnd Lake Providence Our men are still
at work, and the canal is believed to be
success, notwithstanding the levee cutting.
The health of the troops is improving.
The news reached Memphis on Monday
last that Colonel Richardson, the guerrilla
leader, formerly living in that city, has
been surprised, with his band, and captur-
ed. Richardson and his men were lying
in camp five miles from COvington, Tenn.
and at 10 o'clock A. NJ on Monday, the
camp was suddenly set upon by the Union
troops The surprise was complete; many
of the ebels escaped, but 400 are reported
captured. The prisoners had not arrived
at Memphis when the steamer left but
there is no doubt of the story being true.
An expedition has started from COlum-
bus, of rather formidable character, on
a reconnaissance up the Cumberland. It
is not presumed from the present knOwl-
edge of its destination, that any army win
be met or any extraordinary results ac-
eomplished.
1t is believed here that the rumors that
Fort Donelson is threatened, are merely in
ventions of the enemy. There may be
something in them, however.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16
FRnlI WAsHINHTON.
WASHINGTON. March Is.

MAsHINGTON, Mareh 10.
The Navy Department has received a
communication from Commander Porter,
giving particulars Of the reported des-
truction Of the Indisnola.
General Halleck has addressed letter
to General Rosscrans in reply to eommu-
nioation received from him, regarding the
trestment Of dislOysl persons within the
Union lines. General Halleck has fully
endorsed the course of ROseorans, and
says no additional instructions from these
headquarters are deemed necessary. Hal
leck then reviews the whole ground Of the
duty, chiefly Of Generals in the held, re-
garding subsistence Of the army and treat
ment Of friends and foes, So, while in
the enemy's country.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-16

IoE IN TIE LAKEs.-BufaIO hsrbOr is said
to be as full Of ice now as it ever was at this
season of the year. It is very solid and
thick, and is packed in for considerable
depth. The west winds that have prevailed
of late have driven the ice down the lake.
A gentleman just from Detroit says the
St. Clair fats are covered with ice, some Of
it over foot thick. A great deal of ice is
reported to bsin Lake Huron. Ice has been
making nearly the whole of this month
The prospects Of an early opening of navi-
cation are not very fattering, just EOw.