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Telegraph Transfer.

We have not felt authorized, until now,
to notice the fact of the transfer of the
TELEGRAPH interest of Minnesota from the
hands of JAMES M. WINsLow, Esq, to
Messrs. ALBERT B. SMITH and ZALMoN G..
SIMMONS, of Kenosha, Wisconsin Mr..
WNsLow has been a pioneer in many inn
portant business enterprises, during his
residence of thirteen years in st. Paul;
but he has been connected with none that
will result in greater public benefits, nor
any that will give him a claim to longer
remembrance, than that from which he
now retires. After his full share of the
vicissitudes incident to new country, Mr..
WINsLow retires, we understand, with
competency, and at an age to enjoy it.
The purchasers, Messrs. SMITH and SIM
MONS, are the principal owners of the
Wisconsin telegraph lines, and are men of
approved business reputation and respon-
sibility The union of the telegraph in
terests of the States of Wisconsin and
Minnesota, which are intimately connected
in business relations, it may reasonably be
expected, will result in the public advan-
tage.
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Telegraph superintendent.

Mr.. B. A. SoU1REs has assumed the du-
ties of superintendent of the Minnesota
State Telegraph Company, made vacant
by the late transfer of the property of that
company. Mr.. S. has been in the employ
of the company, and of the Government,
in this State, during the last two years,
and has commended himself, not merely
as competent operator, but as genial
and reliable business man. He has had
large experience in telegraphing; and,
from personal knowledge, we can safely
congratulate the company and the public
on his appointment.
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ANOTHER CHARACTERISTIC LETTER FROM A
LINCOLN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,

WASHINGTON, May y. 1861
Gen. j. NJ. SCHoFIELD:
DEAR SIR: Having removed General Curtis
and assigned you to the command of the De-
partment of the Missouri, I think it may be of
some advantage for me to state to you why
did it. / did not reliece General Curtis because
of my fill conviction that he had done wrong 6y
commission or omission. did it because of a
conviction in my mind that the Union men of
Missouri, constituting, when united, vast ma
jority of the whole people, have entered
into pestilent, factional quarrel among
themselves, General Curtis, perhaps not
of the choice, being the head of one
faction, and Governor Gamble that of the
other. After months of labor to reconcile the
difficulty, it seemed to grow worse and worse,
until felt it my duty to break it up somehow,
and as could not remore Coo. Gamble, / had to
remore General Curtis. Now that you are in
the position, wish you to undo nothing mere
ly because Gen. Curtis or Governor Gamble did
it; but to exercise your own judgment and do
right for the public interest. Let your military
measures be strong enough to repel the inva-
ders and keep the peace, and not so strong as
to unnecessarily harass and persecute the peo-
pie. 1t is difficult role, and so much greater
will be the honor if you perform it well. If
both factions, or neither, shall abuse you. you
will probably be about right. Beware of being
assaied ny one and praised by the other.
Yours, truly, 4. LINCOLN.
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Address of Major General Dana to
the People of Philadelphia.

General DANA entered upon his duties
as commander Of the defences of Phila-
delphia, on Saturday last, and issued the
following stirring address:
HEADQUARTERS, PHILADELPHIA
June 81, 1868.
CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA-Prepare to de.
fend your homes. The traitors who have
spread desOlation in the southern counties of
your State, and carried into captivity free men
and women because they were black and under
your protection, approach your city. Their
strategy is sufficiently well understood to make
it certain that their object is Philadelphia. Do
the citizens of the Quaker City expect better
treatment at their hands than others? Arise
now in your might; shake off your apathy:
and show, by rallying rapidly and arming your
selves to meet the enemy and drive him back,
that you deserve the blessings of home. To
stand idly now would invite suspicion, either
of treachery or cowardice. l urge upon the
citizens of Philadelphia that they close all
places of manufacture at noon, and all other
places of business at three o'clock, p. NJ, of
each day, devOting the remainder of the day to
military organization and instruction. Let
companies of from sixty to hundred men
each, be rapidly organized, and having chosen
their officers, let them report their Organiza-
ton at headquarters, and stand ready for serv-
ice at moments notice. There is not mo-
ment to be lost, and therefore let us not squan-
der away valuable time
n. j. 7. DANA, Maj. Gen. Comding.
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DfSPACTH FROM GEN. ROSEz
GRAMS ANNOUNCING THE CAP.
TURE OF TULLAHOMA.

The following dispatch was received at
Washington on the evening of the I'd inst:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,l
TULLAHoMA, Tenn, July 1, 1868.
To MAJOR General Holleck:
telegraphed you on Sunday of the occupa-
ton OF Shelbyville and Manchester. Monday
it rained hard all day. rendering the roads inn
passable. 1t was found impossible to move our
artillery, or to bring our transportation trains
along until this morning, when general adj
vance Was ordered.
General Thomas yesterday made reconnes-
sance ON two roads, and General McCook on
one road, reporting the enemy in force at this
place, with the addition of Buckner's Division,
which arrived Monday evening.
Advancing this morning, it was found that
the enemy had fled in haste, last night, much
demoralized, leaving strong Notifications, a
small quantity of stores, and three seige guns
in our possession. They took the direction OF
Winchester, Tennessee. General Thomas should
be on their flank tonight.
Generals Sheridan and Brandon marched into
town at 80 to-day, taking a few prisoners.
(Signed) w. 5. ROSECRANS,
Major General.
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that large United States steamer was seen
cruising off Chatham on Wednesday last. OnIv
couple of days previous the rebel BRIG Tacony
had committed series of daring depredations
in that vicinity. With a selerity that could
hardly have been expected, the Secretary of the
Navy succeeded in getting cruiser to the spot
just two days after the pestiferous little craft
ma had taken her departure. The large United
States steamer will doubtless enjoy the soft
Summer breezes of her new cruising ground.
but we doubt if the pirate will be much disturb
ed by her presence. The most remarkable
results may be anticipated from looking the
safe after the spoons have been stolen. There
IS, OF course, a strong probability that the rob-
Ders VIII continue to hover round the place.
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sketch of Gen. Paul.

The name of Gen. PAUL, who was killed
at Gettysburg, is probably unknown to
most of our readers, but his record in the
Army Register, proves him to have been
a gallant officer. He was graduated at
West Point, and in 1886 was appointed a
Second Lieutenant and was promoted to
Captain in 1916. He served with distinc-
ton in the Mexican war, and was in some
of its bloodiest battles. He attained his
Majority in April, 1852, and in September
of the same year was created Brigadier-
General of volunteers.
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it. But the moment he caught breath, he
was ready to begin abusing Democrats.
Invaluable servant of the Administration
the only mistake committed in his case
was in ever expecting him to act the sol
der! When he got back to the work for
which he was designed, of maligning
Drawer and better men than himself, he
took to it as duck to water. Let Milroy
be turned loose to do service with his
tongue, but remember Winchester and
don't, Mr.. Lincoln, ever trust him with
sword again. aH
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A Patriotic Letter from Drummer
Boy.

TIE following extracts from letter
written by MICHAEL F. FARRELL, the
drummer-boy of the Third Minnesota, now
in rear of Vicksburg, to his father, breathe
the true spirit Of patriotism and are in
happy contrast to the craven cry for peace
which we sometimes hear from those who
have never suffered for the cause of their
country:
HAlNEs' BLUFF, June 16, 1863.
My DEAR FATHER: We are in the same
old camp, but are getting ready to leave for the
purpose of having brush with the rebels.
am glad of it, for I am heartily tired of lying
in camp, doing nothing but drilling. 1 want
to see this war ended, and in my opinion the
only way to do it is to give the rebels good
cleaning out. 1t will be done. We can do it,
and why not do it at once.
For myself 1 am willing to risk my life for
the cause l have sworn to defend. My love
TOR my country grows stronger at every hard
ship instead of weaker. There are some who
DO not like the war and would gladly go home
and give the south her independence, but am
willing to fight the rebels for twenty years, if
should be blessed with health and strength
enough to get at them. And so it is with
every true man. 1t is a poor country that will
not maintain her rights even at the sacrifice of
half her population.
1t is true that thousands have been slain
thousands disabled for life-foods of tears
shetland widows and fatherless children are
all over our land. Yet there are plenty of men
left, and they should not stand back and see
their country go to ruin. I'm for the conscript
law, the niger act, and anything else that will
put down the rebellion.
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Prospect AT Vicksburg.

The Memphis correspondent Of the St.
Louis Republican says he has just seen a
letter written by gentleman occupying a
high military position in the Federal gov
eminent. The letter is dated June Goth,
and is addressed to gentleman residing
in Memphis, who had asked his opinion in
regard to the taking of Vicksburg, and at
what date he had better procure a pass to
begin contemplating in the country sur
rounding that town. The gentleman closes
by saying:
In his opinion months will pass before that
city and its garrison will be in our possession.
He says he has never seen place as well for
titled as Vicksburg, and doubts very much
if the ingenuity of man could devise better for
tifcations. The Hills, or bluffs, occupied by
the rebels are studded with guns of immense
calibre, and SO stationed as to make all at
tempts at their capture perfectly peurile. As
soon as our men make their appearance they
are either killed or wounded by the rebel sharp
shooters, so that to work our guns successfully
is the next thing to an impossibility. To mass
our troops and make an attack on any given
point would be certain destruction to the part
of the Army of the Tennessee so directed. As
soon as Gen. Grant makes an attack on Vicks-
burg Johnston will come in on the rear and
his army is so stationed that he can mass on
any given point without danger. He says, in
addressing his friend, You may rest assured
of one fact, namely: If Gen. Grant cannot send
out enough men to drive Johnston from his
rear, which he continually harnesses, he can
not make direct assault on Vicksburg with
any degree Of success So far as Gen. Grants
position is concerned, he considers it perfectly
tenable. In regard to the amount of ammu-
milton and provisions in Vicksburg he knows
nothing, but gives it as his opinion that the
garrison cannot hold out more than three
months.
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We publish elsewhere mass OF tele-
grams, relating to the devastations of the
Tacony on the Eastern Coast, and the cut
ting out of Portland harbor of United
States revenue cutter. The New York
Times of the Goth, has the following bit
of 'sarkasm" on the venerable Secretary
of the Navy:
THE TACoNY.-lf to no one else, it will be q
matter of delight to Secretary Welles to learn
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Sick and Wounded at HIempil is.

The following sick and wounded Mime
sofa soldiers arrived at Memphis from
Vicksburg on the 23d ult
c. Punk, Co. B, 18th Minnesota, right arm.
j. G. Hayne, Co. B, 4th Minnesota, right
liver.
r. Lampert, Co. d, 18th Minnesota, remittent
fever.
j. McCarry, Co. C., 18th Minnesota, remittent
fever.
A. McAllister, Sergeant Co. E, 9TH Minneso-
Ia, chronic diarrhOea
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FAREWELL ORDER OF GEN. HOOKER.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY CT THE POTOMAC,l
June 90, 1868. {
Hooker has issued the following fare
well address:
In conformity with orders from the War De-
partment, dated June 27th, l relinquish the
command Of the Army of the Potomac 1t is
transferred to Major General George Meade a
brave and accomplished officer who has nobly
earned the confidence and esteem of the army
on many well fought fields. Impressed with
the belief that my usefulness as the Comman-
der OF the Army of the Potomac is impaired
part from it, yet not without the deepest emo
tons. My sorrow at parting with comrades of
so many battles is relieved by the conviction
that the courage and devotion of this army will
never cease nor fail. that it will yield to a new
successor as it has to me, hearty and willing
support.
With earnest prayers that the triumph Of its
arms may bring success worthy of it and the
nation; bid it farewell
(Signed,) JOSEPH HOOKER.
This was followed by an address from
Gen. Meade.
GEN. MEADE'S ADDRESS.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMACl
June %, 1868.
By direction of the President of the United
States, hereby assume the command Of the
Army of the Potomac. AS a soldier in obey
ing this order-an order totally unexpected
and unsolicited have no promises or pledges
to make. The country looks to the army to
relieve it from the devastation and disgrace
of a hostile invasion. Whatever fatigues and
sacrifices we may be called upon to undergo
let us have in view constantly the magnitude
of the interests involved, and let each man de-
termine to do his duty, leaving to an all-con-
trolling Providence the decision Of the contest
1t is with just diffidence that relieve in
command of this army an eminent and accom-
plished soldier, whose name must ever appear
conspicuous in the history of achievements
but l rely upon the hearty support of my
comrades in arms to assist me in The discharge
of the duties of the important tff,st confided
to me.
(Signed) GEO. G. MEADE,
Mai Gen. COMMANDING
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ton of last years terrible massacres fresh
in our minds, we cannot blame any man
who has family for looking out for its
safety.
e Cumb erland Valley.

The following table shows the towns
and distances on the Cumberland Valley
Railroad from Hagerstown, six miles north
of Williamsport, on the Potomac, to Har-
risburg, along which the rebels are adj
vancing
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h, !, and y, from Annandale and Freedom
Hill yesterlly. The regiment is now together.
1t Is rumorei in camp that Col DeForrest has
Orders to 60 to Poolesyille, Nd, but this rumor
Is not generally credited.
The boys lookel rather rusty when they arriv-
Cd in camp but from a good application Of soap
and water, and general trimming Of hair. they
are q" themselves AGAIN
The following promotions have recently occur
rel; Capt. John W. Bennett. Co. D. to be Major
rice VIM. p. Collins, resigned; lst Lieut.. Frank
Ray Co. G, TO be Captain rice Bean, dismissed;
n Lieut. C. Stewart, Co C, to he lst Lieutenant
rice Ray promoted; lst Lieut. C. 4. Adams. Co.
II, to he Captain rice Huntoon, dismissed. 2d
Lieut. Hazleton to be lst Lieutenant. and ORD
Sers Burrows to he u Lieutenant Of Co. II.
Lieut.. c. z. stone, Co F. !, assigned to duty at
Gen. Sthl's Headquarters. as Division Ambu-
lance officer
Lieut.. John ". Newton. Co. /. has been pre-
sentei by his Company with sabre costing $50.
The weather continues to he very dry and hot.
Strawberries and cherries are ripe. and abound
in great quantities.
More anon CHE
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IOur Army Correspondence
FROM THE CAVALRY REGIMENT

CAMP Isl Vt. CAvAuRY.
FAIEFAx C. H., Va, June l., l0o''N
Dcar Free Press:
At a late hour. last evening the news
reached camp that the famous 9Th Corps Of the
army Of the Potomac had arrived in the vicinity
Of Fairfax Station some four miles distant.
As the boys we're aware that the lst Vermont
Brigade formed part Of the 2d Division Of this
CORPS. the intelligence created in the Vermont
Cavalry camp more excitement than the news
in the morning paper concerning Lees raid into
pennsvlvania. Many who had retired for the
uirbt were anxious to see their fathers broth
ers. &c. and started in search Of them. re-
solved to wait until morning, thinking it would
he cooler to ride down before sunrise; according
" at the peep of day saddled up and in the
short snaee Of half an hour found myself among
that host of war worn veterans Of which many
have sid too much cannot be said IN thelr
praise received many hearty shake of the
hand from nv friends, whom constant exposure
and the fatigue attending such a march had
much changed in appearance from those eh'p'
who formerly graced Church street, Burlington
II afforded me great pleasure to look upon such
, boiv Of men IN battle array; and when |
,bourbt they were from the old " Green Noun
..in State" | could but feel proud that to-
-.s Vermorter. and a descendant Of tthai
Allen. Among the officers | saw we're Lieut.
Co1 Lewis of the 9Th, Capt. Reynolds, Lieut. }
Rain of Gen. Grants staff, aud Lieut. \ NJ
Austin. acting Brigade Quarter-Naster- Leu
Rain is universally admired and respected an
as he rode bv on his chestnut steel he was saiu
tel on all sides.
The boys were all looking and feeling "ei
,u, wer. much Gltigued from their cons'ai
,ramp since Saturday the 18th. They iniorIne
me that four out of the Brigade dropPed deA
on the march yesterday from the oppressive he'
and vast cloud Of dust in which they were con
pletely enveloped There has been only sligi
: shower for over six weeks. and marching IN IN
roads is next TO impossible. The Corps was III
der marching orders to move this afternoon y
nv return | saw Mai. Gen. slocum, Cof the Ia
corps) and staff. The l2th passed here yestei
day.
cur Brigade his, as yet, received no mareAin
ORDER. They returned from the front On u
ll5th and our regiment were joined by Ioinpaii
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The policy Of a secret organization, such
as the Union League proitsses to he, i- not
apparent to many loyal men. Why should
those whose deeds are in no sense evil. and
who believe they have power to carry for
ward their designs openly. seek darkness
rather than light 1t Is not a matter Of sur
Prise that some Of the most loyal men Of the
nation stand aloof from the League, on the
Ground that such secret associations are not
in accordance with the spirit Of our free in
stitutions.
We give below what purport- to be copy
If the oath administered To members when
initiated in the state Of Illinois. We see no
reason why any loyal man should hesitate to
take this oath openly before the entire I'-'-
pls Of hi, state if called upon to do -
Il do solemnly swear, in the presence Of God
and other witnesses, to support, protect ana ae-
,s,J the government Of the Unitei states AMI
Tho a,g thereof. and aid in maintaining the laws
Of the limited States, and that will also defend
the state of Illinois against any invasion, lnsur-
,ection or rebellion. 10 the best of my aOih'y'
This pledge without mental RESERVATION ..
evasion. Furthermore, that VIII ana anu asS'7l
in electing true and reliable Union men, ana
none otbers, to all offices, from the loves; TO The
b,gbest. in town, county, state and general gov
er1ment And should l ever be called TO nj
any Office, will then and there faithfully carr
out the object and principles of this League
And further, that | viii protect, AID and dsien'
all true members Of the Union League Ans
further, will never make known in any way o
manner. to any person or persons not member
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EuAxorArlo> ~ MIssoURI.-0n Monday
June l. the Missouri State Convention, called
for the purpose of taking into consideration
the adoption Of emancipation measures, met
al Jefferson CITY. The contest in the State
is between those favorins gradual and those
who advocate immediate emancipation. l. Is
affirmed that there Is now no really
slavery PARTY in the STATE, The acii'" 90
the Convention thus far reported. consists IN
receiving various propositions relatiyr to the
subject under consideration. Gov. Gamble,
who favors gradual emancipati.u- has pre-
eented lengthy communication. The fol-
lowing resolutions have also been offered by
Mr.. Drake Of St Louis
Rssoire4. That It is expedient that an ordIn-
ance be passed by the Convention, providing.
First. for the emancipation Of all the slaves IN
the State on the lst day Of January next;
Second, for the perpetual prohibition of slavery
in the State after that date. and for a system oi
apprenticeship for slaves 50 emancipa'ed ior sucn
,eriod as NAV be sufficient to avoid any serious
Inconvenience to the interest connected with the
slave labor. and to prepare the emanciPated
blacks for complete freedom.
Third. for submitting said ordinance to a vote
of the people on the first Monday Of next August
Mr.. Breckenridge of ST. Louis offered
proposition providing for the emancipation
If all slaves after the first day of July mex
and aprrenticins the minor children un'i
1876.
Mr.. Smith Of St Louis introduced IN Or
dinancc providing as follows
First. that no slaves shall come into the Sta'
G,r nermsnent residence therein, second Una
ON the 4th Of July, 1870, slavery shall cease ior
ever in Missouri; tliid, the legislature may D
law declare the political status of free person
of color. and provide by just and humane sy'
,ern If apprenticeship to he exercised thrOug
the country % as to prevent such persons b'
coming public charge.
\ Committee of one from each Congre'
.;oral district was elected by the Conventio
,o take into consideration the various prop
positions presented.