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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-03-02

Sugar Camp RowdieS. We learn that a
party Of large boys yesterday went ont to q
sugar camp, north OF the city, where the
owner and his family were boiling syrup, and
demanded some sugar wax. They were told
that there was none in the camp, bat they in
sisted that there was, and behaved rndely to
the family After upsetting a barrel Of sugar
water and destroying the barrel, they departed,
breaking the sugar water erocks on their way
out Of camp. We could not learn the names
of the rowdes. But the farmer Is determined
to find out the depredators, Il possible, and
have them punished. g8 " 1a e
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-03-02

nRUes and AediciEssi null stock always on han,
~ aud for sale AZ reasonable prices rs
des JAMES ABBEY, Mao g., near Market
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-03-02

H u s T Q NJ Fl "A L L.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-03-02
Theatre-Last Week.-This popular

Theatre-Last Week.-Mrs. popular
place Of amusement was filed to overhowing
on Saturday night, by delighted audience
The "Naval Engagement" was put on the
stage in the best possible style, the company
gaining new laurels 10 its rendition
The pretty dance of Mrs Stoddart, between
the pieces was an agreeable nterlude, and she
could not well avoid repeating ii, when the
invitation was so pressing, and so hattering,
The dead Shot was capitally played and
served to put the audience in excellent humor.
We never saw it played better any where
Mesdames StoddarL Fiske, Weaver, and
May Howard, and Messrs. Lewis, Stoddart
and Weaver, may be relied on to carry any
thing through in triumph which they under.
take. 1t would be unfair to particularize
where all was so admirably done and we have
not room To speak Of their performance in
detail
Tonight will be presented an original com
edy, entitled every Body's Friend" which
will take the house by storm-mind that
The cast is quite the thing, and ensures the
piece will be capitally played. The perfor-
nance will conclude with the roaring farce OF
The Omnibus" which will giye.Jhe audience
a large amount of genuine fan, Of the most
elevatng description.
Remember, this is the last week Of the Star
Troupe at Beckel Hall. Don't let an oppor.
tunity pass without attending this week. And
Go EARLY
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-03-02

DISSOLUTION. rIla,
HlHE partnership hereiaiore existing Let,seen ths
j. undersgned, 10 the wholesale Craekery business
al No. 9Os Second street. IL this day dissolved bv mn
tnal consent f. X. Heckler will eoutuue fhs' busi
ness and will settle all claims for or against said urn
THEODORE BARLOW
FRANK X. HECKLER,
In retiring nom the above firm would recommend
to al the patrons OF the old firm unlimited Confidence
IN hr r. r. Heckler, and would urge the liberal pat.
ronage bestowed upon the old firm 20 be CONTINUED
towards HIM.
lelsdlm THEODORE BARLOW.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-03-02
FLEXIBLE HORSE BRUSHES.

FINHE grandest instltuuon out For sal. nj
Il DlXOk'B Drug Store, J3g Third street.
E,INE Psrfumery, Hair Rrushss, Clothes Bru,h..
IL &c fine assortment at
DIXoNs Drug Store, Ss2 Third street.
FOR SALE.
A LARGE BRIOK DWELLING HoIIsR xvoi
"A pay eight per rcent. Call at NO. 60 Main street.
..ao,,a DANIEL GARsT
NzodtT ...i Real Estate Agent
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-03-02
9ailg empire.
City and Other Matters.


sS-Trains arrive and departfrom the Union Depot
as follows:gH HbluOtiA so a1al
CINCINNATI, HAMILTON AND DAYTON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
News of the Week.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. :
BY Telegraph.

4NAShN ii-Ah. ANAah'-s DA' -
Our whole loss at Murfreesboro in killed
wounded and missing will not exceed 1000.
The rebel loss was from 1900 to $4,000.
Our army is pursuing the rebels.
Our rear yesterday eight miles beyond
Nurfreesboro reported a rebel wagon train
captured is miles beyond Murfreesboro yes
terday.
The rebel Gen. Rains was buried to-day
No demonstration was allowed.
The bodies of Gen. Hanson, Capt. Todd of
the 9th Ky, and Captain Ferguson of the
SomerviIle Legion, were brought in town.
Considerable quantities of contraband goods
were captured by our pickets
The weather is cold. The river is at
r.snd.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc. !


The usual quiet prevails throughout the
camp. The 9Th Army Corps was reviewed
to-day by Gen. Burnside.
The Richmond papers of this morning con-
tain Mobile dispatch, saying that a special
dispatch from Grenada, Jan 9th, states that
an aid of Gen. Forest who arrived there that
evening, reports the capture of Trenton,
Union City and Humboldt, with over 1000
prisoners, two cannon and a large amount of
commissary stores.
The attack upon jackson Tenn. was fcint
to cover the rebel operations. The railroad
from jackson to Columbus. has been des-
trovcd.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
CNCINN,rr. Jnly =

T'o Ma Ga H. Is. HaHort
have just received a dispatch from
Major Gen. Granger that the cavalry force
Of about 1000, which he sent to East Tenn.
ON the Dist ult.. under Brig. Gen. Carter, to
destroy the Z. Tenn. r. r. bridges, DC, has
been heard from
Mai Gen. Granger has JUS received "a de
patch from Gen. Carter at Manchester, Ky.
who Is on his return, stating that On the 50th
he entirely destroyed the Union and Wash
ingtpn bridge with ten miles Of rail. $50
rclels wer5 killed wounded and taken pris-
oncr.. 700 stand Of arms and large
and large amount Of -four, salt and other
rebel stores, and also locomotive and two
cars were destroyed.
\ brisk skirmish took place at the Waut-
auga bridge and another at Joncsville We
lost but ten men.
This expedition has been one Of daring. 1t
was attended with great hardships and priv
ations owing to the almost impraetiable ma
ture Of tho country, the length Of the route
yearly 200 miles each way, and the inclen-
cut season.
The important results Of this expedition
arc styering the main rebel army communi-
cation between Virginia and the southwest
H. G. WRIGHT.
Maj. Gen CONG.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
TRAINS GOING Norm AND WEST.
Leaves Burlington at 4aoAM, 10 IS a. NJ,

Leaves burlington at 30 " NJ, 10 % n NJ, ana
GO p. VI.
MAIL TRAIN leaves Boston at 30 \. NJ, via Low
ell, Lawrence or Fitchhur-. Leaves Springfield at
40 \. NJ. Bellows Pals at y > F. NJ, connecting at
White River Junction with NurthernR for Boston,
and with Passumpsic r Z for and fromSt. Ohnsbury
Littleton, arriving in Burlington at 10 p. NJ, and
at st. Adams At -, aud Lodge.
ACCOMMODATIONS TRAIN leaves Northfeld at p
A. NJ, and Burlington at 1895 4. NJ, for Rouse's
Point and Montreal.
NICHr EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Bellows Falls At 10
?. ", receiving passengers from the Vermont Val
ley r leaving New York at 500 A. VI. and from
Cheshire Z lcayin. Boston { Oh p. Nj, connecting
at White River Junction with train leaving Boston
500 p NJ. via Lowell or Lawrence. Leaves White
River Junction at n % =. NJ, arriving at Burling
ton - 4. VI, Rouse's Point 30 A NJ Montreal
1899 4 NJ. and O-denshurgh l. 80 2. ~, connect
ing with Grand Trunk Trains for D,troit Chicago
and the West.
Sleeping Cars are attached 20 both the Night
Express Trains running between Rou-e'- Point and
Boston.
THROUGH Tickets O. Chicago and the West for sale
at all the principal stations.
q. MERRILL, Sup't.
st. Alhau~ VI Dee. e. I-5l
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE GREAT SECRET.

II is admitted BY all physcians that the grand Sc
ret Of health and long life lies in keeping the blood
and various fluids of the body in a high degree oil
auidity When you feel continued pain in the head
or bowels, or any continued uneasness in any organ
or other parts of the body, you prevent serious
sickness by taking
BRANDRETn'S PILLS.
Bleeding may give momentary ease, because the
blood left will have more But as the body is
made from the blood and sustained by the blood TO
waste our blood is to waste life, and ruin our
constitution But Brandreth's Pills relieve the cir
culaton as readily bleeding by only taking away
what it can well spare, and they never hurt
Mrs. Hooper, Of Barnstable, Mass, was cured Of
ST. vitus Dance, General Debility pOornes Of blood,
and CONSTITUENCIES If many years standing, by Brand
reth's Pills The ease at length is published in the
Pamphlets
Dec. ,. cs"u
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
VERMONT CENTRAL s. SULLIVAN
RAILROADS..
WINTER ARRANG EMIT.
Commencing December 8, 1862.
TRANS GOING SCUM AND EAST.

Leave Burlington at 90 A. NJ, 10 IS A. NJ. and
S35 NJ.
MAIL TRAIN leaves st. Adams at Is A. NJ, Bur
hngtOn % A. NJ, connecting at White River
Junction with trains for and from Wells River, St.
JohnsDury and Littleton, and with Northern
for Boston, Lowell, Worcester, &c, and connecting
at Bellows Falls with Cheshire r for Boston, and
with Vermont Valley r for Springfield, New
10 10 p. NJ.
AoCOMNoDAT1oS TRAIN leaves Rouse's Point at
- A. NJ. for Rutland and Mortified.
NIGHr EMPRESS TRAIN leaves Ogdensburgh at
II 90 NJ. Montreal at 3 Is P. NJ, Rouse's Point ut
CD P. NJ, arriving at Boston at 3 % A. NJ, con-
meeting at Bellows Falls with Cheshire r X for Bos
ton and Worcester, and with Vermont Valley II r
for Sprin ciield and New Haven, and arriving in
New York at ( Is p. VI.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
WASHINGTON. Jan. !

Information from the Army Of the Potomac
shows that our pickets extend from Falmouth
TO King George c. II. about % miles Con
trabands agree in stating that rebel incur
sions are nightly made below the c. II. for
a large distance and negroes are carriedaway
and sent South.
The greater portion of the slaves on the
long neck of land between the Rappahannock
and the Potomac have already escaped to our
lines bringing with them their masters, teams
and other property They avail themselves
Of night for their exodus. exon
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
NEW York, Jan. 10

A Murfreesboro dispatch of the 9th, says
The loss of the rebels increase daily. 1000
of their wounded were sent to Lavergne yes
terday. Many more are left here who can
not he moved as their wounds are frightful
and most will die.
Iavergne has been accidentally burned, 50
the rebel wounded viii have to be sent to
Nashville and thence to Louisville for treat
ment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

private letter from the bloclSading fleet
of Mobile 23d ult. says many descrtcrs re-
port general hardship commands in Mobile
They have beef once a week and oysters only
at al other times. They have no sugar. tea
or coffee. The pirate oycto l. still in harhor.
Our 1ect expects her to stay there
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
CHATrANooGA, Tenn, Jan. 3.
1t. Gen. Commanding.

Among the prisoners brought here within
lie last two days, D regiments were repre-
scented. Three cars in train loaded withour
wounded were jerked from the track, SIX
,ailes from Bridgeport, on Friday morning
and soldiers were killed The train was
coming from Murfrreesb3ro.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

The correspondent Of the American AT
Suffolk say-. Gen. Corcoran yesterday adj
vanccd on the rebel, on the BlackwoJcr in
force and viii give Gen. Pryor an opportuni-
ty for fight if he desires it.
A pecial messenger from admiral tarasut
PASSED through this city to Washington this
morning.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16


The Richmond papers of the 5th contain
the following
VIcKsBuRG, Miss, Jan. 2.
10 Hon. James A. Seddon, Sc. Of War;
The enemy, finding all his efforts
.anavailing to make an inroad upon our posi-
zion here, has re-embarked, leaving consid-
cradle quantity of entrenching tools and 9TH
of property, and has apparently relinquished
his design upon Vicksburg.
J. c. PEBERToN,
It Gen. Commanding.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
NV NoRK. Jan. &.

The Republican, states that Count Mean
has been dismissed from his post as Consul
1T New Orleans, and Mr.. Fauconnct has been
recognized by our Government.
Richmond papers received by Gen. Dix at
FORTRESS Monroe to-day, admit the defeat
Sustained by Bragg a; MurfreesIro and Ia
rnent that the Yankees would now obtain
POSSESSION of East Tennessee, from which
an army Of 200 GOO could not drive them.
n partial report from Admiral Porter of
he carly operations above Vicksburg, has
becn received. 1t makes detailed mention Of
the wonnding Of commander Gwynn. He
refused to 90 into the pilot house, saying that
the quarterback was the captains place.
The impression in best informed military
circles to night is, that Gen. Butler viii coon
he sent back to the Mississippi river, with an
enlarged command and extended authority.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

all the strong portions. The enemy must
fight as l want him to, whether he likes to
or not
Signed, GEN. BROWN.
Dr. Melchcr has just sent the following
dated this p. NJ.
Gen Brown is badly wounded. There has
been no severe fighting since noon. The
enemy are in large number. The rebels took
one of our guns but were repulsed at dark.
Militia achievements are coming in. Pri
soners say Gen. Marmaduke is in command
and will be reinforced tonight.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
DIN Il vi T. y Il

LII who have Friends and Relatives in the Army
N or Navy should take especial care, that they
be amply supplied with these Pills and ointment
and where the brave Soldiers and Sailors have ne
elected TO provide themselves with them, no better
present can be sent them by their friends They
have been proved to be the Soldiers neyer-failins
friend in the hour Of need
couqls aad Colds affecting Troops
VIII be speedily relieved and efectually cured by
usin, these admirable medicines, and by paying
proper attention to the Directions which are attach
ed To each Pot or Box.
SICK Heaiacbe and VaHf Of -ippetits, Incidental 70
Soldiers.
These feelings which so sadden Us usually arise
from trouble or annoy anccs ohstructed perspraton
or EATING and drink ing whatever l. unwholcsome,
thus disturbing the hcathful action Of the liver and
stomach. These organs must Dee relieved, II you de-
sire e. be we'll. The Pills taken according to the
printed instructions will quickly produce healthy
action in both liver and stomach, and As a natural
consequence clear head and good appetite
Hcasness or De5iiity Injured By orer Fatigue.
VIII soon disappear by the use Of these valuable
Pills and the Soldier viii quickly acquire addition
tional strength Never let The Bowels be either con-
fined or undulv acted upon. IL may seem strange
that Holloway pills should Ire recommended for
Dyseutcry and fluN. many persons snpposlns That
they would increase thc relaxation Iul- j. a great
mistake. for these Pills will correct the live and
stomach and thus remove all the ncrd hum ur- from
the system. This medicine will give tone and v-or
o. the whole ur-anic system however dcrtn-ci,
while health and strength follow a. q matter OF
course. Nothing Viii stop the relaxation OF the
Bowels -p sure a- this tluo- medicine
Tahttf.srs Attention IadIscrcfials Of foutA.
Som and Ulcers. EI.trfe- and Swelling. can with
certainty tc radically cured f the Pills are taken
ncht and morning. and the Ointment De freely used
a- stated DOB the printed instructions, Do treated in
in another whereas tIis ointment VIII remove the
hum0r- from th- system. aud leave the patient
vigorous ami healthy man. 10 viii require a little
perseverance .n lad cases 90 insure lasting cure.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

President Davis arrived here this evening
At 4 O'Clock. lie was greeted at the depot
by a crowd cheering loudly and clamorous
for speech The President responded
briefly and spoke most encouragingly Of the
PROSPECTS in the West and South. He is in
excellent health.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

SACRAMENTO CAL. Jan. :.
4, noon to-day the California section of the
Pacific r r. was inaugurated with improv-
ing ceremonies. Both branches Of the Legs
Iature adjourned in hour Of the occasion.
Distinguished representatives from nearly
every portion of the State participated IN the
proceedings, which were witnessed by vast
concourse Of people. Gov. Stanford presided
At 10 50 p. m. he struck in the spde afor the
Railroad cmfankme in front of the city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
BUSINESS RDS
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

OF ANINVALIp.-PHbHsaea for me bsHsii, and as a
Warning and Caution 20 fou'ig Men, who suffer
from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, &c, sup
plying at the same time the means Of Self-cure By
one who has cured himself after being put to great
expense through medical imposition and quaekery.
b. enclosing postpaid addressed envelope, sin
gle copic. may he had Of the author,
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March O.. dNwly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Jan. >.
Murfrcesboro'. is entirely deserted. Our
army and Gen. Rosecrlns' headquarters are
advanced 10 miles beyond
The rebel army is reported to be at Tulla-
b oma.
The gunboat W. H. SGden has arrived with
transports from Clarksyille containing 5000
bbls flour. 100, 900 Lbs bacon. 900 sacks
oats and 20OO sacks shelled corn
The gunboat captured two rehel captains
with hlr-es an mules.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
HOTEL TO RENT.
TO RENT-rHk HOTEL KNOWN As TIRE
LIKE HOUSE,

BURLINGTON. TT.
VyHIS HOTEL 4. favOrably known for both bust
L ness and pleasure travel, being near the Steam
boat Landing and Railroad Depots. 1t has fine sta
bes attached and the whole Is in good repair, and
will be rented upon reasonable terms.
For particulars inquire by letter otherwise, Of
f. A. CHAPGN, Rutland, or .Hu
r. ". CHASE Burlington
Dee. 18th, 1862. DIFF
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

Brig. Gen. Hanson was severely wounded
IN the left leg in the late battle.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
RUTLAND = UgLINGTOS RAIL
ROAD.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT

Commencing Dee. sth. 1852, trains ~iil-lcaye Bur-
lin.tuu follows.
10 A ~, Nail Train for Boston, Lowell Worcester.
Bellows Fails. kscuc. Fitchhur-h. Bratt.eho~r.
Springfield. Hartford. New iiaven. Troy. Albany
and New York.
Tarosg4 10 Eo.fou ..in9nt Cill.Js of cars.
go VI. Night Expires, rom Montreal arrive iu
Boston 23l p a. Sew York as p " next day
Prom me South 1ad Fast Trans 1-rit. ~ Darlington
f9ii1lrg
I1G0A ". Accommodation Train from Rutland.
555 p y. MliI Train from Boston. Lowell. N.r-r--
ter. Springfield Hartford and sew lia.cl- Leave
Boston I'D a ".
500 P 81. Expra-s Train from SECS ApIS 10 "' A ~.
Troy 1901 ".
THROUGH TIUKErS sold 10 all tho principal
points. East, South sli West and baggage checked
through.
~ Fare always as ior. .,. iy any other ,ia..
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70 ST LoUIs January s
4 Gen. Curtis has received the following
EoIr Gen. Brown.
- SPnseF1ELp, No. Jan s, 8. Pm
The enemy are crowdmg the fighting but
may men are behaving well. am holding
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y o Il &c r .

NOTICE..
PROPOSE to sell at PUBLIC AUCTION tire
NNESS FARM.
recently acquired by the State from II. VI. Bates
late State Treasurer. on the 9th day Of January,
Is3 at 10 o'clock, a NJ, at the American Hotel, in
Burlington unless sooner disposed Of. This farm Is
Situated on Winoosh River, two and half miles
from the village ofBurlington, and contains 800 acres
of intervale wood and upland. This farm was the
property Of Gen. Ethan Allen, and upon which he
resided at the time Of his decease,-and the famous
Ethan Allen Marble Quarry Is upon it. Possession
viii be given April LIST, 1853, .
State Agent.
Burlington, Dec. Is, 1862. d&wtan2
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Economy Is Egs0IGh !


= TT WILL BAKE. BRpII. AND ROAST BET
i ter than auy other stove with -ayin- of ~ per
cent. ia fuel ana very large icT coutr-- i eonFc-
uieucc.
They have the lilaWins a-vluta-e--
Ist. They are constructed with yicw Hf great
durability all the platc- exposed Zoo fhe hin ar.
made of an extra thickne~-.
"a. The fucs are lined with uou-cgndu-iin- Gee
meni thereby applying the heat directly o. the
oven and the oven can be heated and kept in lak-
ing order with io-- fuel than any other stove.
"a. They have bot air draft, which mot only
make the fuel burn freely and last longer tut du-
o. the heating and baking facilities.
18th. They consume all the gases from Jhc fuel.
thereby adding -rgaty 60 the quantity of heat of-
tanned from the anount Of fuel used.
5lh The Stove Is made. mounted and finished in
the most superior manner. The oven Is large and
well ventilated The Stove d. convenient In form
and made for use; 90 adopt the language 81 some
who have used this stove II viii du more work
with less fuel than any other stove In proof VIZ
add the following testimony
THE AMERICAN COOKING STOVE.
Hhaf Ret. ~. SFrGgue says Of IL
ALnASY. Dee. 9. 1851
MIR. SAcrn-Ny Dear Sir; My family have made
thorough trial Of the American Hot Air Cooking
Stove aud they regard IL. both the score OF its
convenience and economy. as having greatly the
advantage Of any other they have ever tried. In
deed, they consider t perfect leaving nothing
10 Dee desired.
" b. SPRAGUE.
The American Hon Air CooKrNe S1ovE Is for sale
in Burlington by
Aug 3D. IaWtr Church Street.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16
New York. Jan. 9

The Tribune has by telegraph from Wash
ington an important disclaimer by Mr. Mcr-
cier, Ambassador of Napoleon Sd, on behalf
of his Imperial Master, of any designs or
purposes adverse to the restoration Of the in
tegrity and authority of our Federal Union.
the following is from Richmond paper ;
VIcksBuRG, Jan. ,.
Skirnishing continued all day yesterday
but no general engagement is expected until
the arrival of McClcrnand and Sherman with
the balance Of the Yankee army.
We are confident Of our ability to hold
viclsburg against any force the Felerals
may bring against il.
This morning our forces attacked the enemy
who were erecting works on the Lake, caus-
ing them to eyacuate their position, leaving
80 stand Of arms, prisoners and all their
tools for erecting Notifications.
Our forces now occupy the whole country
bordering on the lake the enemy having re-
turned with their transports and gone down
the Yazoo river. The enemy hayo left
Chickasaw Bayou and are reported going on
transports to Snyders bluff on the lazoo
where it is supposed they will make an at
tempt to storm oar works.
Our forces are well advised Of their move
ments'
TuLLAHoNA. January ;. Unable to dis
lodge the enemy from his entrenchments and
hearing of rcinforcenents for him | withdrew
from his front uight before last He has
not followed. Ny cavalry are Close in his