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, 1863-02-28
From the SSth Regiment Illinois
Volunteers.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. Is, 1858,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. Is, 1853,
Editors Chicago Tribune:
It Is refreshing to get hold Of sheet Of
your worthy paper down here in Dixie. All
one can hear upon the streets OF Nashville Is,
'Here's your Cincinnati Enquirer, Fallandigg-
bam's speech, &C." These are gobbled up
quickly By the Copperhead resideuts, but de-
tested By us-so1diers. We have been much
troubled Of Late BY hearing Of the conduct Of
disafIected parties In the North. We soldiers
would wish you to say in our behalf that the
army has no feeling In common with the
traitors Of the North who are constantly GEEK
ing to stir up discomfort as to, the conduct Of
the war, and who are striving to create fac
ton in favor Of d dishonorable peace-imme-
date peace at any cost, and on any conditions.
4 treaty Of peace between the North and the
South as two separate nations would bring
about as much safety as IN agreement Of mu~
tual inaction between bomb shell and the
powder it contained, with the fuse lighted
No one who has had my opportunities for
forming IN opinion can doubt that the officers
and soldiers of the army-Democrats and
Republicans alike-arc bitterly hostile to the
scheme Of these butternuts, and want no such
settlement Of this controversy as will hand
over this mighty Government to the tender
1nercics Of Davis, Yancy & Co. Tic cause
for Which wc arc now fighting should
be most holy one, the end to be
attained is national honor, unity md freedom,
and even national existence-all In one.
None but traitor can call this anything else
than righteous war, though compelled byan
| unrjghteous means. The army would ua-
| questionab1y rejoice i the war WAS ut an end;
| but thre1e are few in it who do not see that
| aay peace which is not based upon the xesto'
, 1863-02-28

Union Meetings throughout the Stale.

We are in receipt of the proceedings Of
Union meetings in various parts Of the State,
with urgent requests that they be published
in full in the TRIBUNE. We would be most
happy to gratify our friends, but the thing is
impossible. We cannot do it and render JUS
tice to other matters. We will, however, en-
aeayor to give d syllabus Of these meetings,
and with this We trust our friends will be sas-
isfcd:
LIGHT BREAKING INTO EGYPT.
There WAS Z great Union rally Of the Union
men Of Edgar county, at Paris, on the 21st
inst. Notwithstanding the almost impossible
condition Of the roads, it WAS the 1argest and
most enthusiastic meeting that has assembled
in Paris since The political campaign Of 1850.
Numbers walked from ten to fifteen miles,
making from twenty 10 thirty coming and re-
turning, actuatcd solely by their love of coun-
try and regard for the welfare and prescrya-
ton Of the Government. The meeting organ
lied BY electing B. F. Lodge, President, after
which Hon. 8. n. Moulton Of shelbyyil1e,
and Col. Coler Of Urbana, two lifelong Demo-
csa1s, delivered eloquent and patriotic
speeches, urging the people to throw aside
~ :..-t-.-.*-,..a,
.,.'' i'.'es p4''aulees 1uu l:ny ~ ol's '''an ~
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y! tale ou,e sel's7 ~ cl,,tH': t.1s~
1,.t,..., T,,a. a. 49, o,,,,;an o1 t,,ts meetns
there cal, be hut two parties IN this war for self
preservation and patonal r. ,1as
beIlon and rcttoring an honorable peace, In tho
shortest t sparg 1c ter =, cta r unod co
emn obligations as citizens, throw every obstacle
~ ~ o,, Il e cnd ,s ,ssist ta ~ fa u se
try by every means at their command The former
Ill., an n cs 10 m m a1te noy ey mhat party
ter traitors no matter under what pretenses they
y y GiaeaFos 10 cecelFc Lie people us 10 theifreal
RtsoIfed, That yyc regard the men who hare an.
posccution Of tie W.T. as traors to teir ros conn n
tIy, deserving the execration Of mankind in the
"sseAs ne1a,n... 1au .u'ousaoa. ', An 'usuo t,"e.
~ p-.a:,o"t f
fu7or Of a vigorous prosecution of the ,yar
,1Ltil The old flag floats over every foot Of fer
ritory within the old boundaries Of the
lmcu.
HENDERSON COUNTY.
a meeting OF tie citizens Of Henderson
souA's' "4'noua tesa'u W previous polltlcal
ulusteIees' "as ue1o Ut o1ggs9hie, on Inc *lst
n:e.. 1oi' h. o. brown was chairman, and b.
- "4.'t "D' eeele1als' iAe ecnalf lofcloiy stated
,1.a o5,,-aoaoa ~. ~, r1..S wa
~ ~ n 3vs,,.sa ~ raa, ~ -, 4,,sl ~
E;,,.,e,-,. e., ns,..:a- 49, - . otu4ss' Asu tll.
......las- 'o1'4tso =. i'i 'n'''
5uions, which wrre un,nf,nous1v ,donto,
Among them we're the fo],ow,nr.
ReIred, That if this Union ia saved II mnst be
eayed BY the present Admins istration, and that We
siuna hs Emancnatnn ~ ~ s ID
Rtsnred. TIA, tbe ca]]ino the Emanc;n,,ion
Proclamation .nnconftitntional'' originates either
Or IL csyn spirt. hossic m iIs tn onr eosntrr
cauEe. and calculated to mislead many well dis
poesH !AeHi LuSS!o!c asl GAflc1s anu lal4L-GntctN
, 1863-02-28

Hr c. H. Morgan, Captain c. S. A., n
brother Of the notorious guerilla CHIEF, JOHN
Morgan, Was captured a few days since near
Frankfort, Ky., at the residence Of the rebel
Gen- Williams, to whose daughter lie Was
roying visit. Morgan is now prisoner at
Cincinnati, stopping at the Burnet. Upon his
arrival, he afked and obtained parole for m
hour, which time he occupied in a visit to the
Office OF the Cincinnati Enquirer, whose SYM
Fathics arc with the gallant guerilla in his
distrctecs. The Captain is now nj camp
Clasc, and will remain there for some time
, 1863-02-28
George C1lrrt.u.


Editors Of the Chicago Tribune:
Abont tie 12th cf this month, while In sick
hospital, No. IS, at Nashville, Tenn, made
the acquaintance Of Mr. Il. <. Swami, gen
tlelhan from Meliue, H., who bore the remains
Of Lieut.. Woods to lis friends, aud was other
wise engaged In comforting many Of the sick
and wourdcd Of the 18th Illinois. &c was
amongst lis day and night, and went even to
the front, some thirty miles distant, to gain
intelligence Of those who had fallen, or was
wounded in the battle Of ''Stonc's River" be-
longing to our regiment. with whom he had
known Mt home. There was one man, how
ever, he could not learn his tate. Iwould state
that this man was Mr.. George Curren, Of Co.
II, who fought gallantly until Dec. 30th, and
when last seen by any of his comrades ho was
bearing to The rear wounded companion, and
must Lave been taken prisoner, rs ho has not
turned up siuce-and several Of our boys we're
made prisoners at that time, By sudden dash
made upon the rear by the rebel cavalry.
Young Curren could not be found among the
dead nor wounded, and must, therefore, be >
prisoner Of war, and it is to be hoped that hc
may soon be exchanged, that his parents and
friends may learn his fate, and lle be able soon
to rejoin his brave and noble comrades.
WM. T. White.
Late of the 10Th Illinois Vols.
The Mnline Independent please copy.
, 1863-02-28

WHAT NExr-Bcn. Wood and Vallandigg-
ham have each taken occasion, In the House
Of Representatives, to lampoon the New York
Horld' Verify the 1Tosl! ','s good reason to
saw, "Mine enemies are those Of mine OWL
household"
, 1863-02-28

MEhft1s, Tcnn., Feb IL, 1863.
Editors Chicago Tribune:
s1E: Looking oyer an article in the Cop
perhead organ Of your city the other day,
saw what ought to be a disgrace to all loyal
llliroisans. You have class Of men in nii-
nois that stay at home and preach peace and
submission to traitors. While We leave COM
Portable home and 60 to the far South, to put
down traitors on the field Of battle, the nc
cursed traitors ut home try all the means in
tE.ir power 10 bring the Government into
disrepnte; while nc arc risking onr lives and
all that is dear to us to save the nations hon
or. That beautiful specimen Of humanity, the
editor Of the Times, said that Gen. Grsnt's
army went TO Vicksburg very much dis1eart-
eEcd and demoralizcd, al on the account Of
President Lincoln's Emancipation. think if
he would Just pay short visit to Gen. Grants
army, he would t1na himself very much mis-
taken. Tie soldiers are almost unanimous III
supporting the President, and his Admins
trat1on. They are willing to sacradce every
thing to save the honor Of our glorious Re.
public. But strange to say, we haye men at
home who, instead Of upholding our glorious
cause, are always expressing distrust Of the
Administration. They hare neither the cour-
age or patriotism to enter into the army, but
aIe engaged III cowardty II fire in the rcar.''
II would be "big thing If We could only
daft some Of the Copperhead Democracy into
the army. fADaETT, I'd III. Cav.
, 1863-02-28

During the debate i'll the United States Sen
stc en- Saturday, Senator TuEpic Of Indiana
told Senator Wilson Of Massachusetts,, in re-
ply 10 the reference Of the latter to the pro-
position to exclude New England from The
Union, that "the reason for leaving New
England out in the cold was to give her the
benefit Of :: draft.'' Mr. Wilson, IN yindica-
lion Of Massachusetts, aud in reply to the
sncer, said that his State had filled her quota
c; men under every call for troops except the
9aet, and wanted less than 1900 men Of that,
which number was already nearly made up.
Besides ,ncsc, she llad alone furnished u ,0o3
.eainen for the navy Of the United States, al
though her population contained large pro
portion Of aged men, in consequence Of the
heavy drain upon the younger portion Of her
sors to fill up tho growing STATES Of tue West.
The bill concerning the inspection o.
steamboats,, reported by Senator Chandler in
tic U. 8. Senate, provides That steamers used
as ferry boats, tugs, towboats, or freight bouts,
shall be subject to the act Of Aug. S0t!,, 1862,
so fir as relates to the employment Of licensed
pilots and engineers, the Inspection of hulls,
boilers and machinery, and the provisions for
lie protection Of life, and shah also be gov
erncd by The rules and regulations prescribed
by the Board Of Supervising Inspectors. All
assistant inspector Of hulls, and an assistant
Inspector Of boilers and machinery are to be
appointed for the district Of New York.
, 1863-02-28
Good Words from a aDouG1as Democrat.
CANT At LAFAYETTE, Tenn, Feb. 10. 1863.
nf Ia T+}1,.


CANT At LAFAYETTE, Tenn, Feb. 10. 1863.
Editors Of the Chicago Tribune:
Knowing that you do not hear from our
regiment (the pious 14th III. infantry) very
often, I thought 1t might not be out Of the
way to give you few lines concerning the
sentiments Of the so-called "pious 14th,"
their attachment to the Federal Government,
their opposition to the actions of the Legisla-
tu,c Of our noble State, as well as readiness
10 sustain Governor Yates, and their feeling
in general. know it would do your soul
good 10 hear how the soldiers express them
selves on the present crisis; they arc all will
ling and ever ready TO stand By the Govern
.ncnt, and the glorious emblem of our coun-
try, and they are ever ready to Lay down their
lives, if need be, before they are willing to
submit to 4 separation Of our once happy
Union. They have smelt powder, and their
| deeds are known to the country, and the old
Sixth Congressional District mourns over
many brave son Of Illinois, who has given
his youthful blood for the glorious
| cause in which We are engaged. We all de-
| ncnnce the action Of our State Legislature in
their attempt TO deprive our patriotic Gov
ernor Of his legal authority by their treason
/ nblc acts. cQould seceSn tty Ills lrtck in ILL
nois it will inspire the thousands Of brave
sons Of Illinois, and with renewed courage
and energy will they dash OYER the rebel hosts
| on the field OF battle down here in thu land Of
Dixie. You all ought to know that the sol
liers of Illinois arc not nnthankftl to their
patriotic Governor, WHO, on every occasion
hcs, to the best Of his ability, provided 70,
onr wounded after the many BATTLES in which
tlc heroic blood Of Illinois has stained moth
CT earth. Nag an Almighty Providence reward
him for lis untiripg devotion to duty, and
strengthen his hands In the performance o.
his official functions, until peace again SMILES
upon our now distracted country.
We know Of but one party in the army, and
1Iat is for the Union, now aud forever; i
there is any difference Of opinion at present
concerning political affairs, they are shelyei
until nc hare accomplished the great objcc,
Tor which alone the soldiers heart bcats-it
is the crushing Of this internal rebellion
After the work is completed and peace agair
smiles upon the American nation, then, AMI
not till then, shall VIC return home, to pursue
our usual ayocations Of civilized life amid oul
kindred aud friends whom we hare lcft-pro
yiding kind Providence permits us to out
live the struggle. 4 DoCG1As DEMOCRAT.
, 1863-02-28

DrsEHrERs TO De Suo1.-A Washington
dispatch says that thirty dcsertcrs from tho
army Of the Potomac have been arrested, tried,
md ordered 10 be shot. Gen. Hooker up
proved the sentence, and, 1t Is said, will exc
cute it. There are Indications Of the adoption
Of the most stringent measures to put 4 stop
to this evil Owing to this state Of things, 1t
is stated TINT dcscrters arc returning to their
regiments in great numbers.
Jup1c1A1.-undcr the new bill passed on
Saturday, the time fixed forholding the United
States courts in Indiana, we're the first Tues
day in May and November, each year. Under
the same bill the circuits were changed as
follows: Judge swayne's circuit, Ohio and
Michigan; Judge Davis circuit, Indiana and
Illinois
, 1863-02-28

''Thcre is Il tremendous feeling among tho
Illinois soldiers here. They think that it is
bad enough To- fight desperate enemy in
iront' but when ; I'll they are attacked :ia by COW
come furious. I do not believe there is Il
eingie regiment here from Illinois but that
wolild be glad to have the chance to return to
1llincis, lEEg lot Of those infamous traitors,
and then come back here and finish up this
wing Of thc rebellion; and there is 10 telling
but such t1lir.s NAV take place.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-05-23
RETURN OF ARMS, &C.

Sec. A. When the commander-in
chief shall order the return to the state
of any arms, equipments. military stores,
or other military property, belonging to
to the state, such arms and military prop
erty shall! be Immediately delivered 10
the officers authorized in such order to
receive the same, he receipting for the
same and describing their condition in
such receipts; and if the property men
toned in such order shall not be prompt
ly delivered as directed. the officer nam
ed in such order is hereby authorized to
take immediate possession of the same,
(Concluded on 18th pags.)
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
Cincinnati, April 8.

Cincinnati, April 8.
The entire Union Ticket for city nj
large Was elected Monday by an average
majority OF 1900. Democrats elected G
councilmen, and the Unionisrs Ia, inclu
ding those holding over.
Special to Commercial from Murfrees.
boro says that batch Of rebel newspa.
pers received are filed with mplaints
against general atrocities and grief over
short supplies. The Charleston Mercury
says that the Yankees evacuated Jack.
sonvilie. Florida. just before the Confed.
crates got ready TO attack them.
The rebels are building batteries on
the Yasee Pass, three miles from GGrsen-
wood.
The ram Switzerland has been repair.
Cd and sent up Red River. The rebels
are constructing feet of cotton protec-
ted gunboats at Shrevsporr. An expo.
diton Of gunboats went up Yazoo on the
LIST. 300 bales OF Government cotton
arrived at Cairo yesterday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09

q 4
The rsbs1 loss w,s from Is y 30 killed,
: nsnber wounded and several prisosers,
Gen. Stanley also captured 500 horses
and mules and quantity Of bacon and
wheat and destroyed considerable forage.
The rebels escaped with their guns.
Our loss Was l private killed, and two
slightly wounded.
The gun-boat Lexington and soine 9th
er boats shalled the town Of Florence on
the ed, and drove away = accompany Of rsb-
Ell cavalry stationed there.
A special dispatch dated the Sd inst,
states that advices from Gen. Quinby' .
expedition to the 30th ult., state that no
progress has been made in reducing Fort
Greenwood. Our forces are still in front
of the enemy. There bad been consider
able diminishing between the pickets on
shore.
The rebels there were improving their
tine by greatly increasing the strength
Of their works. They have received and
m ounted more heavy guns.
1t il the opinion Of well-informed on
GERS that our gun.boats will not succeed
in taking the place.
The country on the Talahatchie il ocou-
pied BY two regiments Of Confederate cav
airy, and swarms with guerrillas.
One Of our musquito boats captured s
rebel cayalrymen at the mouth OF the
Coldwater, and indications of attem pts TO
place torpedoes in the channel have been
discovered.
The first reconnaissance of Haine's Bluff
was made by Admiral Porter. He pro-
ceeded to within range of the rebel bat
teries, and fired several shots at them.
but the shots were not returned.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
N0U0 2eo0oo0She10 NaJe1ss
Hssdqsastes Army o. Fstonae.l

e ssssaas
sss1s o0ooWshesa aPa1ssss
q Headquarters Army q Fssonac.l
l saiN April 3.
KicAmond papers Of the tn arS re-
ceived. The burthen. of the ssAtiment
expressed u exhortation 70 the peopls Of
the South to raise articles FOR food in
stead Of cotton. They contain the follow,
ing kilograms: 80 -, ]
Chaaaanooga, April s-Skirmishing
with the sneny's pickets occurs daily.
but general engagement is not considered
imminent.
The Richmond Sentiael Of the 7th has
the following Significant paragraph -
Yesterday morning eight monitors and
iron clalr srpcarad OF the bar at Char
lesion. The B ief but significant Telegram
which was received early in the day and
published. who're it tells that the long
expected collision has probably come Of
ere this The storm 30 long prepared for
Charleston has burst at last. We shall
publish the results as We learn them.-
We await the issue with buoyant hope,
but not without solicitude due an i'm.
portant struggle. May heaven shield
Charleston from the rage OF her enemies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
PHILADELPHIA. Anrii 8.

Philadelphia, April 8.
A private letter dated off Charleston
LIST inst. says it is reported Charleston
has been evacuated by oil the women and
children. -Four iron clads have been in
Edisto, 20 mica south Of here, week
ago. Admiral Dupont will be here TO-
day, when it is said the bombardment
will begin. 1t is also reported that the
army will remain at Port Royal until af.
ter the bombardment. / think this re.
port is probable. as the rebels have had
time and opportunity to tortify the land
approachesso AS to make it almost I'M
preguable. We have been engaged fol
the last two days in hanging chains te
the sides Of our vessels 20 as to protec,
the machinery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
Charleston, 8. c., April 5.

Charleston, 8. c.. April ;.
Important movements are taking place
here. but for military reasons particulars
cannot be autographed.
The examiner Of the 7th in a leader
sets forth the obstructions in the way of
opening . route inland to Yazoo
above Haine's Bluff. Before the
adjournment Of the Virginia Legislature
. resolution Was passed appealing to eve
ry farmer to raise provisions beyoad the
usual amount and enjoining frugality in
food.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
New York, April 8,

NOW ork, Aprli o.
The Post learns that on the 4th Gen.
Foster was at Little Washington with q
brigade, regiment Of North Carolina
troops and some other troops, and was
virtually surrounded BY rebels wAe have
erected batteries on Fox river between
Newborn and Little Washington, the
naval force of wooden gunboats are I'M.
able to pass.
1t is understood that battle had taken
place between Foster and the rebels, but
nothing definite is known.
Heavy firing has been heard, lasting
from Wednesday night to Friday night,
evidently from rebel battery.
Fosters means Of defense are deemed
ample, having fort and Entertainments,
with sufficient ammunition and provisions,
Large achievements are in transports
below the batteries, but are unable to
reach the forts for the want Of some ns-
val force competent to take them.
1t was reported that Foster had sent to
Fort Monroe some time since for naval
reinforcements, and it was expected that
troops will come from Suffolk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
Washington, April 8

Washington, April 8.
An officer who arrived here to day
from the North Carolina coast says it was
believed among our forces, information
coming from what was believed reliable
source, that Gen. Longstreet some Time
ago, made application to JEFF Davis for
So, 900 troops for the purpose of clearing
Albermarle soand, and he was Informed
that he could have $4,000 from the army
Of the Rappahsnnock, but must obtain
the balance of Gov. Vance Of North Car
DINA.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09

Hon. John Tucker, late Assistant Sec-
fetary Of War, has Published pamphlet
addressed TO Secretary Stanton, replying
70 charges Of the Committee of the Sem
Ase on certain transports for the War De-
psltmen.. Its q complete vindication
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
Now York, ApriI8.

correspondence from Hilton Hsad ..ata
.nas the town Of Pohtoka, Florida, ~
saksn ~ negro troops under Can't Mont
gcmsrJ, capturing $50 rebels, ineludipr
Lssotenant. subsequently they return :
% 70 Jacksonville, which place has also
been sv1cuated md burned.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
New York, April 8.

New York, April 8.
An immense meeting was held 1t the
Academy last night in aid Of the suffer
ing poor in Ireland Addresses were
made by Gen. Mcclellan, Archbishop
Hughes, and others.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
Fortress Monroe, April.

Fortress Monroe, April.
The steamer spaulding arrived here
last evening from Hilton Head, and re-
ports our deet had al left for Charleston
when she left.
A dag Of truce boat left to-day for City
Point with 865 rebel prisoners for ex-
change.
A rebel cavalryman, who deserted from
the rebel army on the Blackvatsr, and
came into Norfolk yesterday. says the
Confederates are making arrangements to
remove their Capital from Richmond 70
Chattanooga, and that the scarcity Of pro-
visions and forage i the principal cause.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09
Washington, April 8.

Private letters just received from OH
Gers attached to the Charleston sxpsdi-
ton, written on the evening Of the de-
Pasture OF the deet to attack that city, ex-
pressed themselves confident of success,
and they say such is the general feeling
among officers and men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-09

II - s.nn Franuisco, April 7.
Sailed ship Compssr for Liverpool with
cargo of breadstuffa.
No later dates received from city Of
Mexico 1t Acapulso on March %.
Two thousand bales Of cotton awaited
shipment for New York by California
steamer then expected. Still larger guam
titles soon due from the interior.
The party raising treasure from the
wreck Of the Golden Gate had suspeude
operations on account of the loss Of appa.
ratns by capsizing. but had not recovered
much treasure. 90.