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Battalion:
VIM; z. Pon1son, Major commanding Hoffman
4, 4. scoville Captain CO. B.
T. q. 9unneN, Captain D.
4. G. Bcnson. Captain 4.
4. c. Btadlcy, Captain G.
3. y. Wells, 1st Lieut.. 3.
I: Y. Bailey, 1st Lieut.. D, and Adiutant HOLMAN
s: II: Brooks, 1st Lieut. A, and a. A. Q. NJ. and
4. c. 8. Hoffman Battalion.
G. Carver, 1st Lieut., c.
4. $. Mcdonald, I'd Lieut. 3.
d. AcElroy, 2d Lieut.. D.
H. G. bartholomew, Cd Lieut.. A.
G, VII olicnhuck, I'd Lieut.. G.
Major Pierzon is native Of New York, but
has been a resident of eandusky city for
many years, His service in the army com.
lawyer BY profession, but has been many yeara
out Of practice. He is j coolheaded, Young,
gentlemanly mnn, aud seems admirably abapf-
cd to his present position. His treatment of
the prisoners is courteous md coucIliatorv.
but at the came time cxacts most rigid adher.
cnce to the discipline of the camp, and no Yio-
latfon escapes punishment. He enjoys to IN
eminent degree The respect and esteem Of his
subordinates and men.
THE PRISONERS.
Tile prisoners on Johnson's Island. with q
very few exceptions, are officers, running from
Br1gadier Generals to the lowest subordinates.
On The 31st of July last they footed up as fol-
lows:
General field and staT officers. 1s7
Noncomnizsioned officers, rusicians &c.. IS IS
Spies Il
auetl4as. ..
9escIte1e...-.- Observation-Disclosures.
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, 1863-08-18

TILE UffAGEHS- Hu4tsEEHSs
The cfIlcera' quarters are on the, west side
Of the esquare-commodiou and well and sub
etant1ally built Like the barracks, they are
wlitc~ashed outside nnd sealed mud painted
inside. They hare piazzas the full length Ia
front, and altogether present neat and pleas.
ant appearance, it for tie best In ahe land,
Most Ct the officers have their families with
them.
TIE QUARTERS or TIE GUARDS.
The guards, numbering abont 100, are quar-
tered equal1y on the south and north sides Of
the square. Their quarters present the same
general appearance Of the bar-ackB, and the
stflctest dieclplinc in regard to cleanliness,
etc., is maintained.
THE HOFFMAN BATTALION.
The armed force which guards the prison
ers is known rs the Hoffman Battalion, ,uamed
in honor Of Col. Hoffman, Commandcr-in-
Chfet Of all prisoners held by the Federal
Government The battalion numbers 400
men. It Was raised in the Immediate vicinity
Of Sandusky. It Is composed Of first class
picked men, and they perform their duties
with hpEomptneEsan and soldicrly bearing. Their
efficiency Is fully established in the fact that
not single prisoner has ever escaped from
the Island. Their neat aud tidy appearance
does them much credit. By camp regulations
they arc required to bathe at least once d
day. You hear no boisterous, Obscene or
profane language from any Of the men.
, 1863-08-18

ET IT BE RECORDED
~ That tho popularity Of s1AH's
, 1863-03-12
EUROPEAN NEWs.

Dates from Liverpool are to the 18th; and from
Londonderry to the 18th.
The London Times repudiates Mason'S remarks
at the Lord Mayors banquet, saying that he was
much too fast Mason, at this banquet had pre-
dicted the speedy formation Of friendly relations
between the British and Rebel Governments.
The Times Of later date returns 10 this sub.
jcct ridicules the Lord Mayor for bringing into
prominence the rebel Mason, and shows the affair
was without significance. 1t says Mr.. MasOn's
remarks about the early recognition 60 far ahead
of the facts, and that when the Federals find
themselves obliged to leave the Oonfederates in
the quiet possession Of their States then will be
time to discuss the question Of recognition, and
that Mason has received no assurance or encour-
agement except from irresponsible persons.
The Times reiterates It's belief that the rising
Of the Poles is thoroughly national affair, headed
by the Catholic priests. Il is said that the in.
surgents appear to be increasing keeping hold
on whole provinces Of the country.
The Sumter has left Gibraltar for destination
unknown.
The reply Of President lincoln to the Msnches-
ter address Is published. II deplores the suffer-
ings occasioned BY the cotton famine; rejoices
that the efforts to create sympathy for the Sc.
ccssionists failed; euiogises the utterances Of the
Manchester meeting as sublime heroism, and ex.
presses an earnest desire for perpetual peace be-
tween the two nations A great meeting held
at Bolton expressed warm sympathy for the
North.
The ship George Griswold, with food for the
Lapcashire suIferers arrived At Liverpool on the
Oh. On entering the Mersey, she was received
with : salhte of cannon ftoHf the Fort and dip
ping Of cOlors. A public demonstration had
taken place.
The Paris Konitenr. IN noticing the correspon.
, 1863-03-12

LOUISVILLE Feb. %.
AT noon, yesterday, twenty freight cars loaded
with persons going TO Nashville were seized and
burned by sixty armed guerrillas, twelve miles
below Bowling Green. The rebels then fired up
the locomotive and sent It ahead at ftill speed,
supposing that It would come in contact with the
passenger train from Nashville. Luckily, how.
ever, late rains had damaged the road SO that the
train and passengers returned to Nashville; and
the locomotive, having exhausted ITSELF stopped
on the track Al afrNg gss5e.'> IN
WAsnrNGToN, Feb %.
As the session approaches close, the passage
Of Missouri emancipation bill in any shape be.
comes exceedingly doubtful ..-'a.... ,.' .
Rumors were rife yesterday that Hunter would
be relieved Of the command Of the Department
Of the South, and Burnsde's name was mentioned
in connection with the succession. -sa.J d
II is said that certain parties are preparing
charges against McC cClsllan, with view to a Court
Martial. Ira.s'
Army or THE PoroMAc, Feb. 81.
On Wednesday night raid was made on our
lines by two rebel cavalry brigades Of Lee and
Hampton's forces. They crossed the Rappahan-
mock ut Kelsey's ford, and succeeded, by a strong
attack, in breaking our thin lines Of cavalry out.
posts at ore or two points, and captured few Of
our men. Our cavalry outposts and reserves were
brought into line imme lately and re established
A force was sent in pursuit. Our captures in.
cluded two or three officers. The rebels failed in
accomplishing their object, and returned in great
haste over the Rappahannock, telling trees across
the road ard placing other distractions in the
way Of the pursuing force. The cavalry sent 10
pursuit have not yet returned. The rebel cavalry
were commanded by Lee in person.
, 1863-03-12
Forward FREIGHT ana Parcels

To an parts Of the United States and Canaaas and through
the American and European Express and Exchange Company
10 parts Of Europe execute commissions make coeconi
and purchases and attend promptly al matters pertaining
10 the Express business. T-..5 ,I7|I7F :
, 1863-03-12

Con. Hooker was confirmed .Brigadicr- Gen.
eral Ia the regular army BY the Senate last
Thursday. .
A late Richmond dispatch claims that the
pirate Eorida sunk one Of Banks transports on
its way to New Orleans, with all on board.
, 1863-03-12
POPULAR FAMILY JOURNALS.

EOwLER AND WELLS. NEW YORK, PUB:
Il lish the following Popular and Scientific
Serials Wh,h afford excellent opportunity SOr bring.
ing before the public oil subjects Of general Interest.
ssLlfs nlustrated.o
hrst class Weekly Pictorial newspaper, devoted 10
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original Essays historical biographical and descriptive.
Sketches Of travel and adventure poetry. painting
music, sculpture, etc articles science agTiculture
horticulture physiology education and every topic which
Is Of importance interest, all combining 10 render 10
one Of the best Family Newspapers 10 the world. Pub
llshed weekly, at two dollars year, In advance.
, 1863-03-12

Repository Of science. literature aud general intel
gence, devoted 70 phFen0logy, education magnetism,
Psychology, mechanism, architecture and TO all thoss
progressive measures which calculated 70 reform,
elevate aud improve mankind Illustrated with numer-
OQs portraits and other engravngA beautiful qasrlO.
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ayear, In advance. FOWLER 4 WELLS.
.-.-..-;... sos Broadway. Nsg Yogk,
For Three pollas aeopy oi each VI The abOV0nSmsd
Journals will be scot cue year.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

The object Of these ssiss was to decide me
Law in tie case The case vas ably argued be-
fore the supreme Court by Hon. JostrH Nc
Dox.,p and Messrs. R,SD & Haul 10 fsv"r Of
the mandate being i-sutd. ana W Tic AttHney
General. OscAa r. HoRp and Hon THoNss a.
HrxpHIcks against IT, issue. The Supreme
Court, after full investigation Of the questions
at issue have decided that the State officers have
no author " ~ pay the Interest unless in pursuance
of specific legislative appropriations The Court in
our opinion makes The case clear that there
cannot be a reasonable doubt Of the correctness
Of their decision. The Journal charges corrup-
ton uron the Court and that il has been infiu
enced by partisan sympathies. When the Gov
ernor and his political friends can conirovert the
opinions of the Court IL will then be time to make
such infamous and malicious charges.
The decision Of the Court made early, 50 as
b. give the Governor the opportunity to apply thu
remedy at his control. The Constitution author
lies him 70 assemble the Legislature in speeia
session whenever the public interests demand
H. lie has ample time 10 do So The Legisla
ture can be assembled in ten days
early enough to pass the necessary law
to pay the interest and place il ia New ork be
fore il becomes due. The responsibility now
rests with the Governor. IL he does not assem-
BILE the Legislature, it will not be an exhibition
OF frmness. but of s,ubbornness. And If the in
teres, is not paid he and his party friends will b'
chargeable with all the disgrace which may Mt
taoh for this violation Of the good faith and hono
Of the State they will be guilty of causing re
pudaioa There Is no escape from this diem
ma-and worse than dilemma. crime.
We understand that the Governor is receiving
the moneys due thc State. and Is paying then
out under his own direction and by bis own Off
cars. This, he has no right TO do We. also
learn that he has issued circular 10 the officer
of various counties in the State, calling OF
them Tor advances to him The county officer
have no right to make such loans. and they mr.
void In law All these acts are violations of th
Constitution. and every good citizen should dis
conntenanco them. The evils now upon th
country we're cansei by disregard of constitu
tonal obligations. and they should not be re
peatcd upon a small scale in Indiana. from th
same cause. Every proposal to violate the Con
stituton should be resisted. come from wha
source IL may.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

A meeting !. called AZ Masonic Hall tonight,
20 take seasurrs send instant relief 20 the SICK
aud wounded soldiers al vicksburg.t LISA eause
trust the s,tepdanee viii be large spd the contri
bsssions liberal There shouidb he no delay. Oar
brave men Who have been stricken dawn by dis
easeor By the bulless Of the enemy In the per.
formapec Of their duty, should not be suffered to
wan, ~hiIs the country Is Overlooking With the
articles needed. We understand that General
Grant telerraphs that articles essential for the
sick are getting short Ia the hospiuls-the Gov
ernor appeals 10 the citizens. and let that appeal
he responded to with a Iiberality worthy of the
Hoosier state.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08
Ristine. Auditor, &c,
rs.
State of Indiana ex. rel.
Board Of Com &c.
Appeal from the
Marion Z. T..

Perkins J. Indiana owes foreign deb; con
tracted anterior To the war, the aggregate annual
erest on which Is 1921 600 payable semi annually
an the lst fully and January. in the city OF New
York. to such persons ~ NAV hold her bonds
To the punciual payment of the principal and in
terest OF this debe the filth OF the Stale j. sol
emily pleged: and the ron payment Of either.
when due. would cover the State with dishouor.
The money % pay these demands. 1T the proper
times. must be provided by the State, aud placed
in her treasury. before it can thus DE applied in
payment. | q. & H. 645.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

Hon NJ. r. CoSwsr, VI, y, from Kansas. mo
bitter in opposition 70 the var and the policy OF
the Administration thsn anything ever uttered
By Nr. y.LLssDleaAn why does not 'ne
former receive che = 20 vsatmens ss the latter
coSwar Is an Abofssonist. md sherefore he can
say what ne ples<ss ~
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-06-22

A petition Vas presented to the House
OF Commons on the s.h uit., aligned by
SO, 100 psrsoo', Tor opening the bo'an'-
cal Gardens Of Edinburgh on Sundsvs.
Last year the petition only obtained
"a 100 signatures.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-06-22

DlSaOioGftOee.
NOTICE Is HER BY GIVEN THAT HE
IN Paythesship herstosore existing -" a. tho
arm name Of ki,H aspsor, Wssf / "a: b =
day dissolved BY mutual consent. IT, b0daes'
Of the late 1ru will DO settled at the off,. ia
O11o01A1 AID NDwS.
DIN. RICHARDSON.
GEo. B. WEST,
ESQ. T. CARPENTER.
Dsvsspogt Ne II lSe3.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-06-22

OuR Pittsburg ne'ghbors are terribly
excited and reasonably sO-over the
late news 10 regard to Gen. Lees ad
vance towards the Pennsylvania bo,dsr,
.hich moyemen. threat"as their city
Last evening the messenger Of the Amer
lean Express Company brought to this
city in iron safes, fifteen million dollars
in gold. The same company received
sh's moraing 100000 from that town,
$65O,OOO Of wb,oh was in gold. The to-
tai amount received this morning was
deposited 10 the Bank Of Commerce.
The money received last evening was
consigned to the City and Merchants'
Banks. These oonsignmen.s are from
private parties and banker in Piu.burg.
and show how thoroughly alive Pits
burghers are to the dangers that threat
en- Them Cleveland flaindealer, June
10th.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-06-22

A. r. seewoss's lscone Tax.
lCsnsspsoAnss u he Dsstss Pest
NRw Yoax. Jana Is.

A. r. Seowossss lscome Tax.
FCensspeoAnss u he Bsstes Pest
Nsw YoaK, jane Is.
OF oil the impositions they ever suf.
Tered, or rich men are bsginning to
6nd the one kaews - the Income tax
the most intolerabls and not to be en-
dured." 1t is quite . question which
horn Of the dilemma they most dislike
the figuring up Of last years profits,
the paying Of tho tax thereon, or tho
possible publicity Of the amount upon
which tho "horrid three per cent. 10
assessed. While tho people Of moder.
ate means have little trouble 70 tell how
much they had lett atter paying rent
and deduc,ing the blessed six hundred,
rich folks have hard work to get at the
receipts of 1852 with the critical cor.
rsctness suggested BY the affidavit Of
the bottom Of the Assessors blank. As
40 instance Of this bIissful ignorance, ]
may cite tho case Of A. T.. Stewart, who
is said to be 80 entirely in the dark -
to the amount upon which his income
tax should Be based, that he has credit
tor telling the Assessor his trouble, and
adding that he couldn't tell whether
his income fr 1852 was more or lesa
than two millions, but he WAS willing to
pay the tax on that amount - being in
his opinion nearly enough correct for
all practical purposes" So saying he
banded over his check for the nea,
little sum Of SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!
There is little room to doubt whether
any other individual 10 the country will
60 into the iucome tax business this
year with such loosensss % the New
York Merchant Prince.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-06-22
HAIR d w Ar +.

The unders gmed beg leave
to call the attention Of the
public aad the lr ade i'm par.
licular 10 their complete
and well assorted Stock Of
SHELF T. hEAvY HARROW ARE,
cosnprisins everything suit
ed to I he JObibmg Trade or
the West.
Haviwk uneQWaled faci1i.
ties for purchasing from
Mamufact urers direct. we
sbpa1l keep our stock con.
slamlly up to the require.
nnemls Of the cOuatry, and
Offer Goods At
II q " = u p RIO Il s
amd better terms than any
other House i'm the Trade.
An early call il respect
fully solicited.
orders By mali receive
prompt atteaeion.
MYER 4 WALSH,
NO. , LISLle'S BLOCK, FRONT uT.
jase-du
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-06-22
lhrtse0phcr (M.len,
Horse Shosr 1 Veterinary surgeon,

ONE DOOn WEST o. Coz. % ID ROCK ISLAND,
WISHES TO INFORM THE Gil
~ IzxNs Of Davenport and Scott
q ,unty generally that be hes per.V b
oenentIy located himsslf in this city whore he 10
uyepared u shoe horses on the scientific princi-
plss Alter twenty yea Q study and practice on
tho anstomy Of the foot, Of which time he has
spe 1 eleven years under the approximations Of
the best Veterinarians In Europe. he wishes to
cay that no will give sAtistaction 70 oil persons
having horses labosing under the dseasc Of corns,
or ooatrsctions. commonly called "hough bound
interesting overreacbin ing, quarter cracks, se nd
assoks, sprsins Of the .orns, founders ring-bones
and srsvins, for all Of which he warrants . per
feet cure ii durable rhe greater part Of these
di.sss~s are caused By shooting or vent Of Proper
iud 1msns incl -dT
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-01
500 REWARD.

DUNAWAY from the subscriber on the night
n of the 1st June, two Negroes, TOM an
HARRY, Tom is about % years old, very
quick spoken; about feet inches high,
weighs about $50 lbs. color black.
Harry is about 20 years old, copper colored;
about feet inches high heavy head of hair,
very bushy, and weighs about 140 lbs. These
negroes wore off o white wool hat each.
Also, on the same night one Negro fellow
named CAPP, belonging to the estate Of John
Shipp, deceased. Capp is about 25 years old.
very black; about feet inches high, heavy
SCI, aid weighs I65 or 10 lbs, and has scar
on his nose, which is fat, caused by lick
from the horn of steer.
Also, on the same night, one Negro fellow.
named ANTHONY, belonging TO the estate of
- Golding, deceased. Anthony is about 20
years old, very black, rough featured, thick
lips, 5 feet 10 inches high, and weighs about
$50 or 165 lbs.
Twill pay the above reward for the lodgment
in jail of the above described boys, or proper
tionably for the apprehension of either Of
them, the person arresting addressing me at
Caddo Cove P. o., Montgomery County, ARK.
JOSEPH A. GLADDEN..
June g. 1863 2l-4w
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-01

Farewell. and did | say farewell? How vain
For in my heart is no farewell to thee;
Thy voice is lingering on my ear and brain
Thy dearest presence still surrounding me. |.
Eve not a hope on earth but shared with thee;
I've not wish my spirit breathes not there;
Our children come and kneel around my knee,
And, lisping, bless Us both in prayer.
And IL a passing breeze at twilight move,
| start to, at the threshold, meet thy feet.
And then thy own voice sweetly whispers, Love
Come to the chosen tryst where spirits meet
But oh the burning heart-tears daily rise;
Reality and reason too will come,
And thunder on my sense without disguise
That dreaded doom--that fearful truth-aEone'
Alone yes! to the world seem alone;
But spirit chains can never severed be,
And thine is yet the guardian Of our home,
Unfettered, watching Ger thy babes and me.
Half carelessy gaze upon thy tomb,
And almost wonder who lies slumbering there,
And still believing that thou yet must come,
My trusting nature yields not to despair.
Oh! thou Omnipotent and Holy One,
Who by Thy arm of power sustains the weak
And faintIng heart, teach me this hour
Thy holy will alone be done," to speak.
Oh strengthen Thou my feeble arm, and pour
The balm of holiness upon my heart,
Enlighten Thou my mind in Heavens own lore,
That may ever choose .'the better part,
And lead my children up the narrow way,
To, with their father, spend an endless day.
SARAH A. EGGERs-
Washington, Ark, June 90, 1868.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-01
Notice is Hereby Given

THO all persons, that on the 10th of March,
L A. d. 1862, at sale of lands held by w.
II. Steel, Sheriff of Columbia County, for the
non-payment of Taxes, penalty and cost due
thereon, in the County of Columbia and State
of Arkansas, pursuant to the notice required
by law: That A. Mohr purchased the ). W.
of section (14) fourteen, township (l1) seven
teen, range (23) twenty-three, assessed and
taxed in the name of J. r. Patterson, non-
resident of said county, for the sum OF three
dollars and seventy-two cents And, also, the
E. S. E. section (lS) eighteen; also, n.
N. E. of section G9) nineteen; also' W.
s. W. section ~ seventeen. all in township
0S) eighteen, range (20) twenty, assessed and
taxed in the name of A. A. Hayes, non-resl-
dent of said county, for the sum OF elght dol
lars and forty-four cents; and also, one nun
dred and forty acres off of the 5. OF section
(26) twenty-six; also, one hundred and sixty
acres off of the E. of section (35) thlrty-hve
all in township Q7) seventeen, range (23)
twenty three, to be surveyed off Of the South
West corner of the same, assessed and taxed
in the name of G. I. C. Harris heirs, non
resident of said county, for the sum OF thirteen
dollars and twenty cent?.
All persons who can set up any right to the
lands so purchased, in consequence OF any in
formality or any irregularity or illegality con-
nected with such sale, are required TO show at
the Circuit Court to be holden at the Town of
Magnolia, in the County Of Columbia and
State of Arkansas, on the third NJ onday in
April, A. D. 1864, why the sales so made
should not be confirmed. and that said land
are now held by q tax title this 1st of June,
1868.
21-6w A. MOHR.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-01

bonds of the Confederate States, or else in cot
ton certificates which pledge the government
to pay the same in cotton of the quality of New
Orleans middlings. The said cotton to be paid
at the rate of eight-pence sterling per pound,
and to be delivered at any time within six
months after the ratification Of treaty Of
peace between the Confederate StafeSand the
United States. at any or all of the ports of New
Orleans, Mobile, Savannah Charleston or Will
mington, as the Secretary Of the Treasury may
direct: Prov dfd, howeUer, That the bonds,
hereby authorized, shall not exceed one hun
dred millions of dollars, and shall be applied
only to the absorption of treasury notes as
prescribed in this act.
SEC. 8. That it shall be the duty OF the Sec
retary of the Treasury Immediately after the
passage of this act, to make publication Of a
copy thereof in each State, in at least two
newspapers, published in the State, and to
have said publication continued until the first
day of August, eighteen hundred and sixty
three.
Approved March %, 1863. 1872