Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
Official Paper Of the City and County.
Late News BY Last Nights Mails,

NAsHINGToN NEWS, 2stn.-1he Sfd7
has a long article to night on military an
ticipations which throws out the follow
ing important facts: "rhe prospect for
success of our arn,s was neuer brighter
than at the present moment. Those in
formed upon the Governments military
plans, condition and position OF our forces,
supplies, etc, are well aware of the fact,
however ignorant Of it the public at a
distance may be-
A new court has been organized for
the trial of Gen. Chas. T. Stone, and it
is in sitting daily with closed doors.
The Prerident has sent to the Senate
tue names Of Frank Z. Blair and Abner
Doubleday as Major General Of yolun-
teers.
Orr FOR VIcKsBuRa.-Her officers
report that Grant, McCcrnand d Co.
had left for Nicksburg. The expedition
numbers over 100000 men and large
number of gunboats. Gen. Grant prom
ised the troops that Gen. Banks com.
mand and Admiral Farragnt's fleet void
cooperate, which would greatly aug
me the Federal force to operate against
Nicksburg. 1t was expected that the
Federal army would be prepared to
make al attack about the 10th OF Feb
raary, and the troops are immensely SAN
gune oil = great victory.
BuTTLER's CANAL.-Thcre is no truth
IN the report that water from the Mis-
sissippi'is flowing through Buffers canal,
opposite Nicksburs.
M-Immediately after
Mr.. Vallandigham's Congressional ca
Ieer. he will address the citizens of Gin
cinnatti in Pixies Opera House. lie has
already announced himself as candidate
for the gubernatorial nomination in this
State, and he will no doubt be nomina
ted and elected by triumphant ma
jority.
CAIRO News, 2Sth.-Gen. Grant was
expected t. leave on the 9th, indicating
al ear Y movement on Vicksburg.
The hospitals in Memphis are being
put in better condition.
Gen. Germans expedition is considered |
to be failure.
Information from the South is to the
10Th inst.
1t is understood that the command of
the whole Western Department has been
given to Gen. Joe Johnston. He is mass
ing an immense army force at and near
Vicksburg. 1t is estimated that he can,
in an emergency, bring fully one hun
dred and fifty thousand men to its de-
fence. They are determined to stake
everything on Vicksburg, and preserve
communication with Louisiana, Arkansas
and Texas.
1t is reported that the rebels have
large force at Port Hudson, and feel sat
satisfied that they can hold it against
Banks.
In regard to offensive movements, the
enemy will avoid general engagements,
and endeavor to keep our Generals busy
by cutting their communications, thus
their advance.
INDIANAPOLIS Nsws, 2sth.-Casson's
resolution, indorsing the expulsion Of
Jesse D. Bright from the U. S. Senate,
was tabled-ayes 55, nays SO.
The House again, to-day, refused to
any resolution with reference to
Gov. Morton's pretended delivery Of his
message to the General Assembly. Nor
ton must appear befor the people, or quit.
NrGGERs AND SoLDIERs.-Onc million
dollars was paid by the Government to
;he Commissioners, on "Wednesday Of last
week. TO recompense the slave owners
n the District of Columbia for the eman-
:ipation of their slaves. The soldiers in
he field remain unpaid.
GAGGING THE Pass Philadelphia,
.sth.-The Provost Guard has possession
# the Evening Journal office.