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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-12-26
McClellan.s Report.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Gen. McCiei-
lan's report was transmitted to the House
to-day. 1t consists of 700 foelscap pages
and is described as highly interesting. He
concludes as follows: &,
I shall not, nor can ever forget, that
when was ordered to the command Of the
troops for the defense of the Capitol, the
soldiers with whom had so much ankle
ty, pains and suffering Of the war, had not
lost their confidence in me as their COM
mander. They sprang to my call with all
their vigor, discipline and courage. Fiji
teen days after they had fallen back de-
feated from before the enemy at the rug
ged heights of South Mountain, pursued
him to the hard fought field of Antietam,
and drove him beyond across the Potomac
to Virginia.
The Army had need of rest after the
toll of battles and marches with an
| interval of repose which they had gone
through from the time OF leaving for the
| Peninsula. The return to Washington,
the defeat in Virginia, the victories of
South Mountain, and again at Antietam,
and it was not surprising that they were
| in large degree destitute of the absolute
necessaries-shoes worn out, blankets lost,
| clothing in rags-in short, the army was
unfit for action, and an interval for rest
and reposo was necessary. When the for
warded supplies came to US had the army
renovated and refreshed and in good disci-
pline, and followed the retreating foe to a
position, where was confident of deci-
sive victory; when in the midst of the
movement, and while my advanced guards
was actually in conflict with the enemy
was removed from command. 10 -
am deeply grateful to God that my last
campaign with this brave army was
crowned with victory, which saved the Ma
ton from the greatest peril it had ever i'm
agined. have not accomplished my pur-
pose if by this Report the Army of the
Potomacis not placed higher on the roll of
the armies of the world-its deeds. acts,
&C., always ready for battle, firm, steady,
and trustworthy. never feared Tor it, nor
will the Nation ever have cause to at
tribute its want of success under myself or
any ether commander, to any lack of pa
triotism in that noble body of American
soldiers. No man can justly charge upon
any portion of that Army, from the COM
mencement down to the present time, any
lack of loyalty to t 9 U. S. government,
and to the cause of the Constitution and
the Union. They have proven their fealty
to the Government.
The Report covers from the 26th of July,
1861, to the 9TH of November, 1862.
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Franking Privilege.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-It has been er-
roneously stated that all letters to members
of Congress must be prepaid. Transmits
sion and receipts Of mail matter continue
as heretofore under the Thanking privilege,
viz: free. All correspondence, however,
addressed to any Executive department,
or any officer Of it, must be prepaid, ex-
oeptinE, official communications, written
bv some officer of Department., or an of.
ficer under its control, or responsible to it
and in such CASES under the words "official
business on the envelope. The officer
must sign his name with official designa
kom,
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From Cairo.

CAIRO, Dec. 23.--The steamer Atlanta
from New Orleans arrived this morning
with a cargo of sugar and molasses dc. for
Louisville. She put off 60 hogsheads of
sugar at this point. She furnishes dates to
the 18th. The Sunshine also, from New
Orleans 2Oth had 49 bales of cotton, "a
hogsheads of sugar and 1856 barrels of mo-
lasses for St. Louis. While the Sunshine
was wooding up about so miles. above
Memphis party of S armed guerrillas
boarded her and inquired if the boat be-
longed to the Government, what she was
loaded with &c. They reported they had a
force of 100 men, back from the river
When the Sunshine paid the woodman for
his wood the guerrillas took the money
from him and left, when the boat showed
out.
The steamer Platte Valley, from Mem
phis, arrived this morning. She had 80
bales of cotton for st. Louis.
Memphis papers Of Monday evening say
the rebels are reported in large force in the
vicinity of Natchez; but thus far making
no attack on our troops.
Some days since party of our cavalry
surprised 20 rebel cavalrymen in that vi
cinity. They afterward Joined our cavalry
without hesitation. day or two after
this 30 more rebels came in and gave
themselves up, saying they were tired O.
the rebel service.
Mobile papers say that the Legislature O
Alabama has voted that the beautiful car
pets that cover the floors of the Senate
Chamber, II Juse Of Representatives, anG
other offices of the capitol, be cutup and Civ
en- to the soldiers Of the army for blankets
The Memphis Journal, of the 2lst, says
We observed larger quantity of cotton or
the bluff this morning, than we have seer
there since the occupation of the city by
the Union forces. Sales on the 10th, were
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Precaution against Piracy.

New YORK. Dec. 22.-The Government
has decided that the safety of American
vessels leaving this port requires that no
person shall be allowed to leave this port,
as passenger or otherwise, on any Ameri-
can vessel, without first receiving pass
port from the Marshal of this District. II
is understood that gunboat has already
been stationed at Sandy Hook by Admiral
Paulding, to intercept every vessel leaving
the port by that route, and another vessel
at Hogg's Neck to examine vessels leaving
by the Sound, with instructions to detain
such as are without passes. Every one can
obtain the proper passport who can have
his loyalty vouched for. The adoption of
this stringent measure will probably pre-
vent repetition of The Chesapeake affair.
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IHerald's Specially .
Later from Charleston.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The y. S. steam
transport Star of the South, from Hilton
Head, arrived last evening. She reports
that the U. 8. frigate Ironsides and mont
tors were being employed in the OBJ
structions in Charleston Harbor. One
monitor while on picket duty near Fort
Johnson got aground. The rebels opened
fire on her, doing considerable damage,
when the Ironsides went to her assistance
and succeeded in getting her off. Her
headlight was SO badly damaged by the
fire of the rebels that it had to be taken to
Hilton Head for repairs. No one on board
was injured. Gen. Gilmore is Smelling
Charleston daily with his 2OO-pounders. -
Nothing important had TRANSFERRED. .
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Mass Convention called in I'm,
diana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. GA meeting Of
the State Central Committee of Uncondi.
tional Union Men including War Demo.
Gratis, to-day duly called Mass Conven.
ton to be held in Indianapolis on the 22o
and 23d of February for nominating State
Ticket and electing delegates to the Ma
tional Union Convention. .
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downward tendency. Flour heavy. Wheat
dull and lower. Provisions dull. Beef We
ry dull. Pork in active demand. Bacon
firm and unchanged. Lard quiet. Sugar
Ifirmer, 6G@IOd higher. Coffee very dull.
Cotton firm and unchanged. Oonsols for
money, 9O303l. q
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44 bales middling at 1905; good mid
ding 67@69o. Several small lots had re-
Gently arrived by the river, among them
$50 bales by the steamer Sunshine.
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Tho Speaker laid before the House q
nm nupication from the Secretary OF War,

Tho Speaker laid before the House q
communication from the Secretary OF War,
in company with Mr.. COX'S resolution
transmitting the report Of Gen. McCieiian
concerning the organization and operations
of the Army Of the Potomac while In COM
mand, and all of the army operations
while Commander-in-C Chief.
Mr.. COX offered resolution that lO,0OO
extra copies be printed. Referred TO the
Committee on Printing.
Mr.. FENNAR, from the COMMITTEES on
Military Affairs, reported bill to faclil.
tate the payment of bounty and arrears Of
pay due for service as soldiers.
Mr.. SCHENCK, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported o bill to create a
Bureau of Military Justice, also bill TO
repeal a part of Enrolment Act. The sole
object OF the bill being to unite the two
classes into one, to take effect on and alter
'I FERNANDO WOOD said the Enroll.
ment Act was fall of details and required
such notifications as would III! up our
army. He hoped that the pending bill
would not be voted upon at this time, and
moved it's reference to the Committee OF the
Whole on the state Of the Union.
Mr.. SEHENCK in reply said the Com
mittee on Military Affairs would not re-
port repeating bill, they however wore en-
gagged in considering amendmentsto make
the Act more effective.
Mr.. STEVENS then movrd the adjourn
ment of the House. Carried. So the House
in pursuance of the joint resolution is ad-
journed until the 5th of January.
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Specials to New York Papers.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-The report that
the monitor Lehigh had been damaged at
Charleston is incorrect. She got aground
and sprung leak. She was not injured
at all by the rebel battery. ..
81 eH [Herald's Special
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-It is expected
that Arkansas will be early represented in
Congress. Arrangements are progressing
in that State for election.
Congress having failed to amend the En-
rolment Act previous to adjournment for
the Holidays, the Draft will probably be
postponed until the 1st of February, to
give Congress time to amend the law,
which viii l probably undergo thorough
revision. I'm the meantime, recruiting will
be stimulated by bounties. &c,
True Democrat., 1863-01-07
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TEMpoRIsIyG WITH THE EvExy.-

TEMpoRIsIxG WITH THE EvEMy.-The ndomita- ble Appeal, formerly of Memphis, then ot Grena- da and now of Jackson, has had several excellent articles upon the subject of tcmporising with the enemy Had the advice of the Appeal been fol lowed, the abotionists would never have been able to take Grenada, or even to send heavy re- Inducements up and down the Mississippi The federAs dread guerilla war. Above all hers It is runous to thom. l. rulned Curtis in Arkansas It saved Little Rock. It has rendered the occupa- ton of Nashville d hazardous and dangerous mat ter. It checked the advance of armies last fall that but for partisans would have wintered in the South. The abolition commanders tried threats, but these did no good IL then tried coaxing and succeeded. Grant sent semi -uniOnists out from Memphis to mike terms with confederate com handlers They declared it was 8 terrible thing to interfere with the nice little cotton stealing tran sections of the Yankees; it was inhuman and bar barous to fire upon expeditions of the enemy going out to steal few negroes, burn few houses or commit a few rapes. Above all, it was monStrous to fire unon boat engaged in trading. These fellows had property in Memphis and were afraid of losing it if the guerilla war continued They were listened to and the partisans withdrawn. Cot ton stealing and trading with the enemy flourshed again. The Mississippi is covered with transports and boats of all knd where few shots mi9 9ht send one of them to the bottom.
 Over a year ago we suggested this mode of de- fence on ourrivers. How successfully it was made, Curtis can tell. Let Us have no more ten porising Give the aboitioniss distinctly to understand that their crafts cannot float upon our waters, whether they come to trade, or steal or murder We hope to see our river banks lined with sharpshooters, to pick off pilots of boats We would like to know that every thcllct and canebrah which a marauding band of the enemy must pass, was flied with partsan3.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07

NORTHERN SENrIMENT.-An officer, at the Post Of Arkansas, sent us large bundle of northern papers, including some from Boston, lew York; and the cities of the Western States. In reading these are led to the conclusion thatthe radical Or backest abolition policy will be adopted. A week or two ago published the letter of Gov. Bigler, offering the views of the conservatives of the North There is at the North peace party men who are willing to let the South go at once. Another party, called the conservative, believe, or profess to believe, that terms could be made, and the union restored by giving certain guaran- tees. Another class are for whipping the South, and then offering terms whereby slavery might be protected and the original position of things gra dually brought back. Finally. the radical abo- litionists, with more CT less hatred of the South, complete the quartctte. The latter have the con- trol of Congress and are determined to carry out their policy. They hold the rens of government until the fourth of March, and by that time will have either oYerrun the South, or brought such ruin upon the North, that the democrats never rescue the country Even Seward, is not ultra enough for them and they have had him deposed Tn the two months of power allotted to them they are determined to carry cut the most extreme mea- aures. We shall have the prosecuted with yigor blacks armed, the South desolatei as far as their armies extcnl and yindictive, merciless warfare srred on. The aboiitionists have staked everything on the result Of the next sixty days More than that, they are determined that ii the North is beaten an: their party defe eed, that tie whole country shall be ruined
 We are satisfied that the late elections instead of intimidating them, have rendered them desperate. serious defeat of their armies may produce re- yoluton at the NOrtEs and the ultra policy of the present Congress may break up ther armies. We glad that they have adopted this course. It is ilr less dangerous to us than mider course would be, and it will make the war short, sharp and de- cisiYe.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07

TRADING WITH THE ENEMY.-We are in receipt of long communication on this subject, in which the writer points to the facts that constant trade is Kept mp with Memphis, and goods brought here Ay stccu ators who sell them at unl card of prices Boots It $3O calico 8 yard, ct cetera. Our cor. fe52ondcnt hints that the military authorities per init, if they do not sanction, this trade He goes on to show that these goods are bought with either Tennessee money, gold, or cotton. The result is tS't Confederate money is depreciated. We can- not publish the entire article, because it makes in direct charges and it's whole tone stoo bitter. Wa are giving place now to some communications on the subject of extortion, in which Messrs. Phax and Figgers talk quite plainly, and this must suf. flee for the present. But the conclusion of the article before us is worth thinking of The writer says if this indirect trade is to be permitted why not have a direct trade? Send to Cincinnati and tell the Yankees to send boat load at once. By sending to Memphis, and coming through the hands If spectators, the goods are so high priced as to Hbes-nd the reach of the poor, while if they come direct, prices would fall Says he: If trade is lawful and to be permitted, for the sake of the poor let it be direct trade. Proclaim that tradino boats will be allowed to come to our eyee Onon our port to Cincinnati boats. Give us all chance fit is unlawful stop it.' There is matter for thought in this, for as 1t is, our country is being depleted of its Tennessee money, it's specie and it's cotton.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07
P. JORDAN. Attorney General.
RED FORK, Dec 20,h, 1862.

 GEN. CHURcHILL--
 By order of Gen. Holmes for me to report my command at Lake Village, Arkansas, have the honor to report to you, that on the l7th, while on my return l discovered gunboat opposite Mrs. Sappington's farm; ordered my men forward to a heavy cypress point, dismounted and detailed two men to hold horses; had just gotten my men well secre-ed when the boat steamed opposite us and near the commanding bank, where my men were secreted.
 They were busily engaged in prospecting with their glass; and feeling perfectly secure, and not dreaming of an enemy, l ordered my men to fire. when with deafening squall of terror and pain, they fled precipitantly into their boat, leaving five men, plainly to be seen, either dead or wounded. The bank was too high for them to return fire un- til they had fallen mile below, when they com menced throwing shot and shell at us; one shell bursted, knocking one of my men from his horse. No other damage to us.
 have the honor, general, to be
 Your obedient servant
 STEPHEN J. PEOPLES,
 It. Com'dg Malcomb Rangers.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07
Tribute of Respect.

AtaTegular communication ofSt. Johns Lodge, No/39, at Holly Springs Ark, on the oth day oi November, 1862, resolutions adopted expres- /sive of their regret at the death of Bro. A. Humph- ries, member of said lodge, who died on the Sd day of Nov, 1862.
 At regular communication of Waldron Lodge, No. l32, held in the town of Wadron, Ark, on the 20th day of December, 1862, series of reso- lutions were adopted expressive of their admra- ton of the character and regret at the death of Bro. Cornelius Snider, who died in battle near Cane Hill, Arkansas, while gallantly charging the enemy.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07
Recruits! Recruitsi

OU2 country demands the service of every man U able to bear arms. To daily n}w is slavery. A few mere noble efforts and we arc free.
 Having been detailed to recruit for the 3rd Ar kansas Cavalry, will muster all entitled to volun- teer and attach them to the regiment to which be- long. A pfofor proportion of these conscripted un- Ier the late cIll will De gnel to this eommand Willie those who w-hto serve their country in this, lho dark hour of peril and not gec oled, may vol unte,r This is the only opportunity left in this Stae to join tue cavalry service m those preerring such duty wouId do well to avail themselves of it, By reporting to me at Camden with good horse, hridle ard saddle any cyn ba enlisted in the 3rd Arkansas Cavalry, and be provided with trauspor- ta5iun to that command.
 4. ". ROBSON, It. Col.
 Recruiting for the 3gd. Ark Cav. Jan. 7th 1868. 3t.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07
LITTLE ROCK, JANUARY 7, lSt3

SHINpLAsrEEs.-Aftert the first day of Janua- ", we shall decline to receive all shinpfasters except those issued by the Washington Ex>
 nSge Company; NJ. Rose Son and Carey, Of vb bsviIle; and those by W. B. Wait, c. c. Dauley, and ". F. Pope, of this city. We dis like to make distinctions, but there are hundreds of shippasters issued or pfetended to he issued by men of straw; others by irresponsible parties to say nothing of eopnterteits. We have half bushel of trash and have suffered enough Our only remedy is to refuse to. receive others than those named above. Texas State treasury scriptien are in even sums and persons wish ing to subscribe can send Confederate, or State money.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07
PHEASANT JORDAN, esq.,,
 Auoney General,

Attorney General,
 SIR: As Auditor desire your official orinioa, in two cases; both, however, involving the same principle or question.
 The General Assembly, at the late session, in tie act supplementary to the act to suspend the revenue laws ofthis State, provided as follows: '' SEC. 3. Be a fartter faactrd, That the Auditor is hereby authorized to draw bis warrant upon the Treasurer in favor of the several assessors q this State, whose assessment has been or may hereafter be, hcI according to law, for the amount due them, respectively, for such assessment for the year l.62" The General Assembly also passed an act to pay pensioners, formerly of tie late United States, aud authorized tic Auditor to draw hi4 warrant upon the Treasurer for the amount found to be due such pensioners.
 Here the General Assembly stopped and made no appropriations out Of which |, pay either such assessors or rcnsione:s.
 Chapter 23 of tho Digest has the following sec tions.
 SEC. IS. No such warrant shall be drawn by the Auditor, or paid by the Treasurer, unless the money has been previously appropriated by law. nor shall the amount drawn for or paid under any one head, even exceel the amount appropriated by law for that purpose"
 SEC. 20. h all cases where the law recognizes claim for money against the State, and TO appro priation shall be made by laH to pay the same, the Auditor shall admit and settle such claim and give the claimant certificate of the amount thereof, under his official seal, if demanded and report the same to the governor, who shall lay the same be- fore the General Assembly"
 Finally the Constitution, in See. , of Art. VII, says
 !" No money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence ofan appropriation by law" Certain assessors and pensioners claim payment and insist that the act of the legislature directing the Auditor to draw his WAT. ant, is virtual ap- pr5priation.
 The question now respectfully submitted to you is, whether, in the absence Of specific appropri- ation, would be warranted in drawing warrants and the Treasurer in paying them, to pay such as sessofs and pensioners, or either of them.
 Very respectfully,
True Democrat., 1863-01-07

ETDr. E. silverburg, Medical Purveyor, will send wagon to the residence of all persons who have old jugs, bottles and vials-it being impQssi bic to procure such articles elsewhere. Those having such articles to spare will leave their names at the Purveyor's office.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07

gyAmong the thousands who knew him, we shed tear over the grave of Rev. D. L. G. McKENzlE, who died on last Sunday evening. lie was the beloved pastor Of the M. E. Church ia this city. His work on earth was accomplished with the skill, neekness, zeal and polish of iatl- ful christian gentleman.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07

- The abolition accounts of the doings of the enemy in Fredericksburg fall of the destruc- ton of private property. Soldiers dressed in fe- male clothing, were shot in the streets They smashed pianos, sofas and other furniture; threw looking glasses and china out of the windows; in fact, destroyed everything.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07

other states. Let US try it here. Not much can be lost, and a great amount of good may be done. If it cannot be done in Little Rock, the paradise of speculators where selfshness is rampant 1t can and will be done at other places, and l feel satls fled that you and I shall read of public meetings being called, associations formed, produce stores opened, donations made and speculation in the necessaries of life checkmated. F. So mote it be.
True Democrat., 1863-01-07
I our Ob't segv't. W. E. MILLER, Auditor.
ATT'Y. GENERALS OFFICE.
 .afs.i tECD
WILLIAM |. MILLER, esq.,,

WILLIAM E. MILLER, esq,
 Aaditor of the State of Arkansas
 SIR: Your favor of 24h inst. requesting my opinion as to whether you, in the absence of a specific appropriation, would be warrantel in draw ing warrants, and the Treasurer n paying them, to pay the aims of certain and pensi on CTS therein referred to, is received
 tseems that the legislature, at it's late session, provided for the payment of assessors for assess ments made for the year 1862, and to pay pen sioners formerly of the late United States; but wholly neglectei to make any specific appropria- ton for the payment os such claims.
 am, therefore, clearly of the opinion that you have no right or authority, whatever to draw warrants the Treasurer i'll favor of either class of claimants, nor that the Treasurer has any right to pay them, until an appropriation is made by the legislature. sec. ari. ', ne 20 constitution. sees. lS-20, Gouids' Digest, ch. g.
 Your obt serv't
True Democrat., 1863-01-07

WANTED.-A lad about l5 or l 6 years old, who can read and write, and is not afraid of work, at this office, to learn the printing business.