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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-12-12
Terrible Boiler Explosion and
Loss of Life.

ALBANY, Dec. 6.-The boiler of the Stea-
mer isaac Newton exploded last evening
about seven and half o. clock, when oppo2-
site Spuyten Duyvel Creek, just below
1onkers. Fire from the furnace was blown
into the cabin, and the wood work took
tire. The flames spread with fearful rapid
lty and in a few minutes the centre of the
boat was burning fiercely. Fortunately
two tow boats were near by and immedi-
ately went to the rescue of the passengers.
All the injured were taken off and it is be-
Ieved that all not instantly killed, were
saved. Baggage master Wilson D. Dresk
must have been blown to atoms, as he was
IN the baggage room between two boilers.
Two firemen, Christopher Smith and Rich
ard Carnan, must have been instantly kill
ed as their bodies were seen in the boiler
room and could not be reached on account
of the flames. The head waiter informs me
he saw the bodies of three men, believed
to be deck passengers, were lying in the
gangway, but they could not be rescued,
owing to the rapid spread of the flames
man named Thomas Lowdin died after
reaching Yonkers. George Wellers, Of
Rochester, was scalded in the face and
hands, but not seriously, Thos. Hudson
and brother, of Cohoes, were scalded very
seriously, Michael Mclaughlin, a fireman,
was badly injured, also j. Prudegate, an
other fireman. II or Is of the injured are
at Yonkers, but we have not been able to
ascertain their names, but hope to soon
The boat was burned to the waters edge,
with all the freight and baggage in less
than thirty minutes. Total loss between
three and four hundred thousand dollars.
No passengers in the upper saloon or loft or
ladies' cabins were injured.
The steamer was valued at $50, 900 and
was fully insured.
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From Knoxville.

KNOXVILLE, Dec. 5.--Longstreet is in
full retreat towards Virginia. Gen. Sher-
man has arrived. An active fire has been
kept up for the last few days.
Early this morning, when our reconnoit-
ering parties were sent out. they found the
enemy's works empty. A few deserters
were brought in, who report that the main
body of the enemy moved off after dark
last night, leaving the rear guard and
pickets in their rife-pits, to fall back and
join the main body who they were told
would form in line of battle short dis
lance east of the city. Our cavalry are al
ready in pursuit and close upon their rear.
Prisoners and deserters are continually ar
irving in squads of from 10 to 20.
The deliverance and occupation Of East
Tennessee is considered finally settled by
the results of this campaign.
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From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Union or
Republican members of the House of Rep
resentatiyes held a caucus at the Capitol
tonight. Mr.. Ortiz of Indiana placed in
agreed to without dissent and by acclama-
ton. No nominations were made for the
other officers of the House, the subject be-
ing held in reserve for the future con-
sultation.
A long discussion took place, bringing
under review the acts of the present Clerk
of the House, Mr.. Etheridge, who, it is said,
had omitted from the list the names of le-
gally certified members elect for inform
alities. Whether this is so or not it is GER
tain that the printed official list of mem
bers shows no such omissions among
the members present at the caucus.
The following are from the Border States:
Messrs. Smith and Henderson of KY,
Boyd and McClungof Mo-, Thomas of Nd,
and Segar from Eastern Virginia.
The Democratic or opposition members
neid meeting III one of the committee
rooms. Sixty or seventy members were
present. including several from the border
States. The object of the consultation was
10 suggest or argue upon the proper means
to concentrate what is regarded by them
as the Union or Conservative element. No
nominations were made. The meeting adj
Journed to meet again on Monday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The Presidents
Message, according to present aspects will
not be forwarded to Congress until Tues
day.
There is much conversation relative to
the course of the Clerkship Of the House o
Representatives in making up the roll
members. The law to regulate the duties
OF the Clerk in preparing for the organiza-
ton Of the House, passed on the Sd of
March last, provides that, before the first
meeting of the next Congress, and Of every
subsequent Congress, the clerk of the next
preceding House of Representatives, shall
make roll of the Representatives elected,
and place on them the names of all per-
sons, and of such persons only as creden-
tials show that they were regularly elected
In accordance with the laws of their States
respectively, or of the United States. On
inquiry, to-day, it was ascertained that no
credential have been filed from Minnesota,
Kansas or California, up to this time. Ali
the other States have filed and all are cor
rect.excepting West Virginia, Oregon, New
Jersey, Missouri and Virginia Last Fri
day, the Clerk sent telegram to the Sec
rotary of State of West Virginia, request
ing him to be here by Monday, to correct
the returns of that State. He will doubt
less arrive in time. On the same day he
also sent dispatches to New JERSEY, New
Hampshire and Connecticut The last two
of which, have already filed correct cre-
dentials
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Arrest of Rioters.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-Lieut. Layerty
with detachment of IA men arrived III this
city this morning from Reading, having IN
charge so men who were concerned In the
outrage in Carbon, arrested by order Of Maj.
Gen. Sigel. He delivered the prisoners TO
Mai. Gen. Cadwallader, by whom thay were
sent to Fort Miffiin for safe keeping. These
so men are the worst and most desperate
leaders of the rioters. There remain but
40 in number, who will be kept at Reading.
The prisoners are charged With conspiracy
against the Government, murder. arson,
riot. Some of them are Implicated an the
murder of Mr.. Smith at Summit, and yari-
Gus acts of inceudiarism.
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From New Orleans.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The steamer Eve
ming Star arrived, from New Orleans 2Sth,
via Havana Dec. 1st Among her passen.
gers are Gen. Vandever, Col. Stake, Major
Vildder and Major Argus.
On the 18th inst General Lee, with 800
Federal cavalry and section of artillery
attacked the 4th Texas and I'd Louisiana
rebel cavalry and drove them from camp
Pratt to within four miles Of Vermillion
bayou, where I'd and Sd Illinois cavalry
made a gallant sabre charge and broke the
enemy's ranks, capturing one commits
stoned officer and So privates, mostly from
the 4th Texas, with their arms and horses,
8 rebels were killed and large number
wounded. A few days previously General
Lee surprised camp of rebels 20 mics
from New Iberia and captured six officers,
IS men, and a large number of horses and
arms belonging to the LIST mounted Zou-
ayes; two rebels were killed. No news
from Texas.
The steamer Brazil, from St..Louis was
fired into above Bayou Sara on the Goth,
she received about 40 balls. The negro
cook was injured, but no one else. No in
jury of conse quence to the boat.
The Black Hawk was fired into near the
mouth of Red River, on the 2lst, by six or
seven rebel cannon, from the west bank of
the Mississippi. She took fire and was run
to the opposite side of the river when the
flames were extinguished by the crew.
The gunboat Choctaw soon afterwards ar
rived and the boat was saved. The heavy
guns of the Choctaw put the rebels to flight.
Two persons were killed on the Black
Hawk, two wounded and the boat badly
damaged. She reached New Orleans under
escort from our gunboats.
Sales of cotton for the week at New York
was 295 bales, closing at 7l4@7Sic for strict
middling.
NEW YORK, Dec. New Orleans let
tiers state that the force interfering with the
navigation of the Mississippi, below the
mouth of Red river, is estimated at 4, 1000,
under the command of Gen. Dick Taylor,
and is a sort of flying corps, appearing from
time to time, at different points on the riv-
er, preying upon its commerce. The mer-
chants of New Orleans, and traders gener-
ally, are seriously alarmed at the audacity,
frequency and success of these attacks and
have applied to the military authorities to
have all the river boats armed and manned
by few artillerists.
Maj. Gen. Washburne with his command,
is moving in the direction Of Matagorda,
with every prospect of capturing that place.
Our forces will then have a footing on the
main land, with fire harbor to anchor our
vessels in, and a good base of operations.
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Specials to Cincinnati Papers.

Especial to Gazette.
CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 4.-Everything quiz
ct along the entire line. Our loss in the
late battles is about $500 killed, wounded
and missing. Prisoners captured, 6, 49,
Guns, 46.
Especial to Commercially =.
CUMBERLAND GAP, Dec. 4.-Gen. Foster
has driven the enemy from Clinch river,
and is in hot pursuit. Our check, yester-
day, will doubtless secure Longstreet's re-
treat.
CINCINNATI, Dec. S.-The Kentucky Leg
islature organized yesterday. DR.. Haw-
kins was elected Clerk of the Senate, and
j. B. Loomis Clerk of the House.
The Governors Message was read at
noon.
The Supreme Court of Ohio commenced
yesterday and adjourned over till to.mor-
row, without transacting any business.
One thousand three hundred Chattanoo-
ga prisoners passed through Indianapolis
Yesterday en- route for Rock Island. One
thousand two hundred more are expected
there to-day. One hundred and thirty .one
rebel officers, mostly of Breckinridge's
corps, also passed through en- route for
JOhnsOn's Island.
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what the Richmond WING Says.

New YORK, Dec. S.-The Richmond
Wing of the Sd has the following stern
facts: With no other motive or thought
than to advance the public interests,
we would again suggest to the President
the advantage of reorganizing his Cabinet
and calling to his aid the very ablest intel
ligence of the country. We have Treas
ury Department that has failed to keep
its finances from ruin. The business of all
Departments show the want of more
nnosterly hand. There is nothing the Pres
ident can do which will give more satisfac-
ton than that of calling TO his aid as his
advisers Cabinet Of the best intellect now
in the country, regardless of what may
have been their former politics. The peo-
pie are anxiously expecting a change. For
his own continuance and future usefulness
and fame, as well as on account Of the con-
dition of the county, we sincerely present
this recommendation. M -a
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Special THANKSGIVING.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, ID.
c., Dec. Reliable information having
peen received that the insurgent force is
retreating from East Tennessee, under cir
cumstances, rendering it probable that the
Union forces cannot hereafter bedislodged
from that important position, and esteem-
ing this to be of high national consequence,
1 recommend that all loyal people do, on
the receipt of this information, assemble at
their places of worship and render special
homage and gratitude to Almighty God for
this great advancement OF the national
cause. [Signedl
A. LINCOLN.
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TAzEwELL, Tenn, Dec. Ito Maj. Gen.
H!dleek:-Longstreet is in full retreat up
the Valley. Your orders about following
shall be carried out. My division of caval-
ry attacked the enemy's cavalry in osgt, of
the passes Of .Clinch mountain yesterday
ously. Couriers from Knoxville arrived
last night. The road is clear. Sherman
arrived yesterday. \,
(Signed) J. G. FOSTER.
CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 7.-Sherman's cav
airy arrived at Knoxville on the evening
Of the 3d. Longstreet raised the siege on
the night Of the 4th, retreating toward Bris-
tol via Morristown railroad to Richmond,
ana south from Bristol. Longstreet re-
treats on the north and south banks of
Holstein river. - = -,
rosters cavalry is following him on the
south and Sherman on the north. "a
zen. Grant has captured, since the war
broke out, AZ cannon and $4,000 prisoners.
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Fires.

BosToN, Dec. Sat an early hour this
morning a fire broke out in the Bloomfield
Block, which rapidly gained Roadway and
nearly destroyed the interior. The roof
fell in about two hours after the fire COM
menced. Ten steam fire engines were
promptly on the spot and through their eff
forts the fire was stayed. -
CINCINNATI, Dec. S.-A fire in Paris,
KY, this morning, was discovered. Ten
or twelve business houses were burned
Loss about 900. No insurance.
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COnspiratOrs Sentenced.

/. CINCINNATI, Dec. 5.-Gov. Tod has ap-
pointed Hon. Joseph R. Swan Supreme
Judge, vice G. Holson, resigned.
The case of the Noble county conspira-
tors was decided yesterday. McPherren
and Coyle were fined $500 and costs, and
Raney 81, O00-each stand committed until
the fine is paid. $3.50
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Gen. Buffers Order.

NEW YORK, Dec. Seen. Butler has is
sued an order relative to colored troops, the
effect of which is to call upon negroes to
volunteer to fight for the freedom of their
race. and every officer and soldier in his
command to aid the concentration OF all
colored persons in our lines. Negro sol,
oiers are to be paid bounty OF Sioo, ana
paid $40 month, while their families are
to be furnished with subsistence. General
Butler, in his order, calls upon citizens 10
place negro soldiers on the same footing as
others
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From the Front.

4, P. MA light division of rebel troops
the Rapidan this P. M, at some
point above Raccoon Ford. Since the in
formation came there has been considera-
bic cannonading heard in that direction
1t is supposed the advance of the rebels has
been checked by our light batteries, at
tached to the Cayalry,in pursuance of Gen.
Meade'S orders.
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Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, Dec. This morning the
g. s. Supreme Court met, all the Justices
being present, viz: fancy, Wayne, Ca
tron, Nelson, Grier, Clifford, Swaine, Mil
Ter, Davis and Fields. The only business
transacted was the announcement by Chief
Justice fancy that the Court had elected d.
w. Middleton, ESQ.,, Of this city. to be
Clerk of their Court, vice Carroll, de-
ceased.
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Specials to st. Louis Papers.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. Reports from Vicks-
burg correspondent of the 18th ult. says
that the Rebel Gen. Polk is ordered to the
command Of Southern Mississippi with
headquarters at Brandon, Is miles east OF
Jackson.
A division of rebel infantry is at Canton,
and several regiments at Meredicia.
Gen. Mcpherson has issued conscrip-
ton order similar to that recently issued
XIV Gen Hurlbut,
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Rmm0 Pa.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Rumors, gener-
ally credited, are in circulation that Gener-
al Pleasanton has been appointed to the
Army of the Potomac. 1t is reported that
Gems. Sedgwick and Warren were pre-
viously rendered the command, but de-
clined to accept the appointment.
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Com. Vanderbilt Injured.

3 NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Yesterday p. M,
Commodore Vanderbilt was driving along
the Bloomingdale road in light wagon,
when he came in collision with another,
by which the Commodore was thrown out,
where he lay unconscious for some time,
but was finally removed to hotel near by.
His injuries are said to be not OF a serious
nature. 81. l4s - ? aala
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From Charleston.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 3.-The Propeller
City of Bath from Charleston Bar Sunday
evening, arrived here last evening. She
reports no additional news, but corrobo-
the Richmond journals, that the lombard
ment is slowly but steadily progressing.
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resolution presenting the thanks of Con-
gress to Major-General Grant, and the ofti-
GERS and soldiers who have fought under
him during the rebellion, and directing
that the President cause g medal to be
struck for Gen. Grant, in the name of the
people of the United States.
The resolution passed unanimously with
out a'word of debate or exception. ~
Mr.. COX said he desired to offer reso-
luton respectfully requesting the President
to take Immediate steps for the exchange
of our prisoners in the prisons of the South,
and that he communicate all correspond
ence in the War Department relative to the
exchange of prisoners.
After discussion, the resolution was
unanimously laid over.
Mr.. ARNOLD gave notice of bill to
prohibit slavery forever in the territories
included in the Presidents Emancipation
PROCLAMATION. Also to repeal so much of
the Enrolment Act as authorizes the ex-
emption of persons drafted on payment of
$500.
Much time was occupied in the choice of
seats. House then adjourned.
SENATE.-Senator WILSON, of Massa-
chusetts, submitted resolution that the
Committee on Military Affairs inquire what
legislationi is necessary to facilitate the pay
ment of Back Pay of Pensions of deceased
soldiers, &c.
DAVIS, of kentucky, submitted the fol-
lowing resolution That the refusal of the
rebel authorities to exchange negro soldiers
and their white officers, should not prevent
the exchange of our other soldiers and Off
GERS in rebel prisons, on just terms-such
as will prevent suffering to our brave Off
GERS and soldiers in the hands of the enc
my. Laid over.
Mr.. SHERMAN called uphis resolution,
that the Judiciary Committee inquire and
Nrfx hot Dbl rxyoc ctiCI
Senator from Missouri.
Mr.. POWELL thought that the whole
question depended on the fact whether the
Legislature Of Missouri had really adj
journed sine die, before coming together
lately and electing Senator. If the Leg
islature of Missouri adjourned without
electing Senator, the appointment OF the
sembly of the Legislature, and the election
| by that body. It hao been said, however,
! that the Legislature only took a recess.
| He would therefore like to have the Judi
ciary Committee inquire into the facts.
Mr.. TRUMBULL moved to amend the
resolution by declaring that Wilson was
not entitled to seat in the Senate. The
amendment was agreed to.
Mr.. WILSON, of Massachusetts, gave
notice of bill to increase the Bounty of
Volunteers, and to make an appropriation
| for the same.
| The Clerk of the House here appeared
and announced that the House had organ
lied and appointed Committee to wait
upon the President, with the Senate Com
mittee, to inform him that both Houses
were ready for business. The Senate took
| a recess for half an hour, and at the end of
that time Mr.. FOOTE, of the Senate Com
mittee, reported that the Committee had
waited on the President, and that the latter
would communicate his Message to the
Senate at half-past twelve o'clock to-mor-
row. Adjourned.
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Supposed to be Burning.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. THE brig John
WEIGH, Jr., from Port Royal Dec. and
Charleston Dec. 2, arrived this morning.
Ihe Captain reports that when he passed
on Charleston there was no firing, but q
dense smoke was visible over the city, and
he supposed it to be burning. - -.
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mot Dead.

BALTIMORE, Dec. THE Richmond pa
pers of the 5th contain a dispatch that Gen.
J. c. Breckenridge and Gen. Bragg were
serenaded at Dalton, Ga, on the I'd inst
Therefore the great traitor Breckenridge is
not dead.
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Dividend.

ALBANY, Dec. Sat a meeting of the
Directors of the New York Central Rail
road, yesterday p. m. seml-annual divi-
dend of 5 per cent free of Government tax
was declared payable on Goth of Feb.
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Dismissed from the Navy.

New York, Dec. S.-The commanding
officers of the q. s. steamers Reliance and
Satellite. named Walters and Robins, were
from the Navy for disobedience
Of duties in being unprepared for action.
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Suspension of Navigation.

New YORK, Dec. S.-The Peoples Line
of New York and Albany steamers have
suspended operations on account of ice.-
will not be resumed this season
as there is much ice below Albany.
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Rcsunled WORK.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-The miners who
have been on strike for the last two
months have resumed work, all but two or
three, on the terms offered.
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Missouri Stafe Printer.

.JHFERsoN CRY, Dec. AIN joint ses-
sion, to-day, the Legislature elected DR..
Curry, Radical editor of the State Times,
Public Printer, over D. M. Grierson, Con.
sentative editor of the st. Louis Union.
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Change.

BALTIMORE, Zee. 6.-Gen. Schenck has
farewell order to his Department. Brig.
Gen. Lockwood succeeds 10 the cOmman0.
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A characteristic story Of the President is
narrated in letter from Washington
When the telegram from Cumberland
Gap reached Mr.. Lincoln that firing was
heard in the direction of Knoxville" he
remarked that he was "glad of it," Some
person present, who had the perils of Burn
sides position uppermost in his mind,
could not see why Mr.. Lincoln should be
"glad of it," and SO expressed himself
"Why, you see, y responded the President,
ait reminds me Of Mistress Sallie Ward, q
neighbor of mine, who had very large
progeny would be heard crying in some
out-of-the-way place, upon which Mistress
Sallie would exclaim, "There's one of my
children that isn't dead YETI saszA.
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CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 7.-Hardee is still
falling back. The mountains of East Ten
nessee are filled with rebel deserters.
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From the Army Of the otoA,

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Advices from l. \
Army of the Potomac up to last night stat.
all was quiet Our troops are working like
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Longstreet retreating.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE following |
has been received at headquarters Of the |