, 1863-12-05
FROM CAIRO AND BELOW.
Especial Dispatch to tho Chicago Trihnno.l
Ts-no H., 1rro

Especial Dispatch to tho Chicago Tsihnno.l
cA-Eo, H., Dec. 4, 1862
a party Of nine ladies and four gentlemen,
commissioned by the Northwestern Freed
mems AID Committee to teach the freedmen
in the vicinity Of Vieksburg, arrived here, Gu
route, this morning, with full supply oI
books anE other nccessarics constituting q
perfect outfit. They have boon furnished
transportation, and depart this oyoning, oa
tho steamer Glasgow, for tue scene OF their
labors.
The following named persons constitute
this delegation:
H. and Mrs. .Allso, Of Ka1amazso, Mich; Miss
Viekers; kalamazoo; Miss Scott snd lessrs. Hi
MN and Bradshaw, OF Iowa: Mrs.. Thpm4s Mra
Austin and Mr.: Young, Of Illinois; Messra. Mot
Todd, Of Bureau county, III.
4 depot for supplies or sanitary stores for
the use Of the freedmen Of Gen. Grants divi-
sion Of the West, has been opened In Cairo
by direction Of Col. Eaton, General Buperin-
tendent Of Contrabands, under the charge Of
Lieut. Gettys. For the present, boxes mar
be marked, "Caze q. 8, Sanitary Commis-
sion"
There has beer a late arrival FROM the Cum-
berland River. We learn that tho gucril1as
are gathering thick md f;lst in the vicinity Of
Canton, where IN attack was made on the
steamer May Dnke last week, aud trouble
Is anticipated from the Wretclles, unless gun
boats patrol the stream and keep them at
safe distance. At present all boats going up
that river should obtain convoy for protcc-
ton.
There is nothing exciting from Columbus.
4 man named Jonathan Hadley, from Ohio,
Vns drowned at 8 o'clock this morning. by
stepping Oft the guard Of steamer lying at
Williamson & Haynes wharf bout. He
leaves wife and nine children, four Of whom
are daughters. Ho had On his peraora check
on some bank for several hundred dollars.
when lost. The body has not yet been recoy-
cred.
We had grand Union meeting at the Court
House, last evening, which was largely ct
tended, and the proceedings Of which were
harmonious and most zea1ous In c}aractcs.
Hon. Warren Chase delivered spirited ad-
dress, and was followed by Gen. Gciger of
Ohio. Both speakers were heartily applaud
ed Only one party in the house seemed dis:
pleased. Tint one was John Mnlkey, rather
famons for his little proceeding In connection
With the Little Fuller and Big Wabash swin-
die. Of course no loyal speaker could suit
his Ideas. Another convention Of the same
character Is to .take place tonight.
No news Of importance from below.
have been shown letter from Springfield,
headquarters OF the Recruiting Bureau, ad-
dressed to Provost Marshal ]. ": Phillips Of
this District, which states authoritatiycly that
no Permission has been granted any person
OF persons to recruit for new regiments of
caya1ty In this vicinity, and that the War De-
partment has signiaed its intention not to
grant any such permission at present Hence
thezo Ia nothing to Interfere with recruiting
to Ill up regiments already In the field. :.
CA1Ro, Dec. 4.-Adyices from Memphis are.
to the evening Of tie "a Inst Ge9, Hurlbnt
has ordered Ill merchants In Aemphls not
provided with authority from, headquarters.
to trade in military clothing ia, ,scnd their
stocks north Of the lines Of the Department.
Of the Tennessee.
The steamer Silver Moon, from Memphis
with eco bales Of cotton, passed Cairo this
morning, en- route for Cincinnati.