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Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03

NORTHERN NEws-New York, Jan. 16.-
The Rev. Henry Ward Bercher's salary has
been increased $500, making it $4,000 a
year.
The steamship Moonlight has arrived from
Matamoras January Ist. About seventy five
vessels were off the bar, but the weather was
so bad that cargors could not be ightened OF
As high as ten dollars per bale was offered for
cotton, to have it taken to tue vessels, but II
would not be accented
The Tribune says the receipts from internal
revenue from July lst, 1863, 10 January l4th,
1854, amount to S47, ,64I, 600. With the ex-
pected changes n the excise law, the lowest
estimate for the second year are ~. ooo. 700
while the highest estimates would add 70
or $50, ,0OO, 600 thereto. With no change in
the law. about S85, ,OOC, 900 would be produced
On Wednesday Gen. Butter sent important
dispatches to City Point by flag OF truce.
bearing on the subject Of exchange OF prison
ers. Meantime, he has ordered the rebel pris-
oners to be rought within the lines OF his de-
partment, to await a release, which he hopes
10 be able TO effect.
The new constitution of Nevada has been re-
ceIveJ, and will be adopted by Congress.
The committee is also PerIec ing bill for
the creation Of n lev territory OF Montarro
composed of portions of Idaho and Utah.
Tires new States will enter the Union in
The steamer Vanderbilt, which arrived at
the navy yard this morning. returns for re-
pairs, to her boilers. which are in bad condi-
tion After leaving ST. Thomas, and when off
Nassau, she gave chase I" "a blockaderunner,
but Was obi gcd to give up the Chase on ac-
count Of bad boilers. Subsequently she pick
ed up fl fly bales of cottIn, thrown overheard
by the chased steamer.
Al the Evening Exchange on Saturday there
were heavy transa ctions in gold, which sold as
high rs 1894 but closed ut ioSs.
WAsHIxGroS, Jan. l5--AI,housh il has
seen decided that the amnesty of the Presiden,
does not extend 10 prisoners Of war as class,
nevertheless, he il prepared to give such indi-
riduals among them its benefits, when exami-
nations into their individual cases demonstrate
the proprie,y of the act on his part.
The Secretary If the Treasury has under
consideration the question submitted by nu
merous par les living along the border OF the
S,ates OF Tennessee and Mississippi for an un
restrained sale of cotton. An immense guam
ti,y can easily be made ayailab'e.
The comm,tee has determined 10 strike out
of the Naval ill all appropriations. for iron-
clads.
About 7.OGO r. r.bellious Sioux, aeeing from
the Union army in Minnesota, are caus'n 5
much trouble in the vicinity of Selkirk, BRIT
lsh America. Some time ago permissien w"s
asked of the British Gvverument te cross the
line with our troops to prevont such outrages.
but permission has been deciintl.
January l6.-fhe flag OF truce steamer ar
rived this after noon from City Point. The
present Indications admit Of no doubt but thai
! if pris. ners remain in the hands of Gen But
/ iyr a sat sfict,ry exchange vii be eli ctci
: Messy CREEK, Tenn. Jannary IA part
oi Col McCooks's cavalry attacked the oif
, aud l1th Texas yesterday. and killed IA d
| them and took forty-one prisoners.
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03

within the enemy's pickets, and be allowed W
the Federal army to continue to make pre-
tence OF civil authority. without any real pow
er. Any effort to send Senator'S or Represen-
tves to Congress will re met by that body with
dersion.
II adds nothing to the Federal carse, nor
i;minshes any from onr strength When the
f.aerals compelled TO make peace and with
draw their armies from the State, the bogus
government vii vanish like mist. and the nest
ofunwor;hy sons pf Arkansas. who would ha-r
bound her "a; the feet Of a tyrast, viii ly In
shame to the more eongenial land Of the North.
there to end their days in the endurance of
neglect from these who bought them. and the
everlasting contempt Of their fellor-eitzens OF
the South.
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
500 Reward.

DANAWAY from the subscriber on the 2'sh
IL ,,y of December. Si3. one negro Woman.
rnmed Mary about 35 years old, some feet
high. of black colur, al scars on her head,
also her two chi drea, the oldest Wander,
about 1 years old, low and heavy set but small
10 her age of black color. The other, dehry,
about wears old, aiso black colvr.N -
The above reward will be pail for their de
livery to me, or their confinement in any jail
50 that | can get them Address,
JOSEPH EAST.
Mt. Moriah T. O., Hampstead G."
Jan. -, 1864. La
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
NOTICE..

A Ii persons ha'ing claims against the late
u firm of TRIMBLE & WIN are requested to
present them to the underssn- f"r payment
Those indebted to the same are also requested
to call and settle their respective accounts.
Confederate money will he received FOR all
dues DANIEL X. VIM.
Surviving Partner.
An persons indebted t d. II. VIM are re-
quested to make payments in Confederate
money. b. II. WINN.
Washington, Ark Jan. 25 1864 II
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03

FAvoRs --Wc are under great Obligations
this week 70 Capt ". ". Fulton Tor late psrers
through from Little Rock also to Maj ,r J. ..
Adams for n Memphis Bulletin # tho 2SI.
very late Mr.. Robbins, from Little Rock,
has also furnished US With a bundle, and sew
eral other friends have contributed to enable
MS to keep nnr readers posted. We find no
news OF military interest, but much interest
ing matter which We will lay before them
rs we can.
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
SpeCIal Notice.
OrFlcE MANuFACruRrSG Q. NJ,
Washington, Ark.

W HSlIIfIE tV'l,
THE undersigned. Manufacturing Quarter
i Master for the District of A. kansas, having
exclusive conirol of all Beef Hides belonging
TO the Government. hereby notifies all per on',
tanners AMI spectators in particular, NOT to
purchase government hies from any person
having charge thereof, except from hin self or
his agents authorized to make contracts Tor
leather. Any hides purchased by any citizen
from any officer or soldier, in violation Of this
Aotice, will be taken possession of for the use
and ben f of the Government.
Ali good citizens are respectfully requested
10 tai care OF ali hides left by detached COM
Notwithstanding me of the quantity and heir
locality. Any labor or expense they may IN
cur in 50 doing will be paid by me.
J. ID. THOMAS,
-r Maj. & Manf'g ., NJ. Dis. Of Ark.
Jan. 18. 1864. II
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
S1GO REWA ARD.

Tor JOE. who ran away from DR.. Tom Bran
L den. near Spring Hill. Wednesday last. -
Jne ~ a brie eht niuiatio, about ,; years old !;
weighs about 4 50 or Ice has grs.y or light
l. IL eyes: wore cashmere cap. brown pants
AID no coat. Pickcts will please lookout.
Jan ~ 1851 Nv
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
E0R. SALE.

WEE SEEn in front of Jones' Hotel, in the
] town OF Washington. on SATURDAY the
6tii day of February, 1864, to the highest bid
der fnrrC entesisE~ses MUnsy y; the DWELLING
HOUSE known As the "wteidoni Place.
Oh Title uadispatsbass . s. '.l.i
3:.v & H. R7WaXshIA-k&t
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
SY5 RewaTd.

T OST between Camp Bragg and Camden,
IL large black Morocco Pocket Book contain
ing about four hundred dollars in Confederate
Notes and some valuable papers. The above
reward will he paid if delivered to me at camp
or deposited where can get it.
7. J. CHUCIlILL, Brig. Gen.
Bee. 80, 1868. r's- 49:eNs
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
WASHINGTON
FEMALE ACADEMY.

THE Spring Session of the Washington Fe-
L male Academy will commence on Monday,
goth, 1864, under the superintendenee Of Mrs.
Field and Mis-. Brown. Rates Of Tuition $40
and $50 Payment at the end of each halt
session. No deduction except in ease of pro-
tracted Illness.
january 90 1864 62rtf
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
STOLEN.

TROM my lot. near the Fulton road. old
: L. BUGGY WHEEL. with Spokes eut.
will pay liberal reward for its return. or sell
t1e rest O: the Buggy to the thief for Coun-
terfeit Money. BLf.J. L. JEFI, SEN
Jan. IS, 1854. l-3.
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03

o FAgCE.--Thc theatrical representation: at
Little Rock do 20, satisfy the iraitorous sons OF
Askansas, Who bow and crings TO the invader
They Hust act also a ridiculous farce in open
day. They play at government as children
play at ''Raki ng tend
1t woulI be Imaginable but for one element
which must be forever mournful. 1t is the
lea that citizens of Arkansas even few can
be 'mpelled by fear, or led by Interest TO lick
the eet Of o'r invaders. and fawn Ike dogs
upon the hands that deal them blJws, a1d car
nv death and ruin TO the hear;hstoBes of their
fellow citizens.
About forty fellows. some Of whom have
.b",-n eoneiI red heretofore. negatively, as good
enough sort Of men, of no particular force; hut
most of whom are of the bas,r sort. drunkards,
swinde.s, ani ignoramuscs, and all Of whom
arc unknew" 10 fame, have gotten togeth er in
Little E,ck. aud after three weeks sitting have
brought forth a>Const.tution for the State Of
Arkansas. We have not read it yet being ex-
tre,n>ly ind. 1T as to its provisions. Snf-
dce il to say. that it is orr oh Com -titu,ion in
subsistence, with clause for immediate eman-
cipation.
Who called this convention, or by WI Mt au
.hority they acted does not appear. They
seem to have gotten together pretty much of
themselves. and some of them profess 10 have
been elected from their respective cDuniies.-
Ii appeats however mat AT thc tfaNoFS WHO
have gone inlo the fctirral lines, considered
themselves su'hctizea 20 rcpres nj their coun
.ics Fer INSTANCE the county Of Sewer was
rcpresento.l by ismurl Helms. The county oil
Ouachita by L. l.. Turner of Woad!a.p- The
county of Clarke by Charley Jordan and Iehn
Burton The county o: Pike by Willis Jone-,
ami l.. u. Cartrci. TIE county Of Montgom-
cry by John &. Pri 10y. Oher counties were
similarly represented to the number of about
thirty From the nasses published above our
readers may Judge Of the materisI of the con.
venii.n and its an'ho' ity.
The constitution is to be submitted to the
people for their ratihca ion on tn. l4th of next
month OF course it will be ratified Elec-
tions will be held wherever the Federal armies
have the power to protect the polls, and none
but tra: tors to their State viii vote At The
same time it is proposed to elect members II
the Legislature aud county officers
The object Of this farcical movement is two
fold. The M ain object Of those who thus sell
themselves to serve tho purposes Of the eneny
lis. tc obssin the bad eminence Of some place or
position to mr ke their treason more giaring.
The design Of the enemy IN raging IL is
to make the impre sion abroad that the peo-
pie Of the State have bowed e. the proclama-
tion Of lincoln, and that he state IS sub iu "a
Its effect upon ourselves will be just nothing
. At ail. 1t sxcites only smile. The bogus
lSssts will. .sxsEciss . show Of local aatsority
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
To the Ladies.

LADY has a very handsome piece Of straw
II colorsd Taretan. suitable for sren:n G
dress, #iich she wishes to exchange for a
Calico or Homespnn pieco-pattern for pattern
She has also handsome Satin Mantle, which
she wonld exchange for home made goods.
Enquire of the editor.
Washin gton,. January l3, 1864 5l-n
a Ge0d III 0E1o for Sale.
4 PBLY ut this ofhoe.-
u Jan. 2z,, 1904
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
es-We have received no mail from Shreve-

EB-We have received no mail from Shreve-
port for week past A friend has SHOWN us
the Caddo Gazette of the z9th, from winch We
take the following:
Richmond jan. 1.-THE Adjt. General has
issued orders for tue enrolment, a. rapidly as
possible. OF parsons made liable to nilitaIy duty
by the recent acts oi Congress. They are re-
quired to report as volunteers, or eoascripts
without delay.
All Why delay beyond the LIST of February be-
ing con cribesi, Will b. considered as having re-
nounced the privilege of volunteering, and be
held for assignment accprlius TO law.
Previous to enrolmeat as coaserlpts. all such
pei sons will be alIowed 10 volunteer In compa-
nies in service before the 10th OF April, 1872,
provided the company chosen does not reach the
maximum, but must not be received except on
certlhcate Of enrolling officer that tney have vol
unteered.
Persons who report to enrolling officers may
be allowed furlou.h of len days before report
ing to camp of instruction.
All exemptions heretofore granted are subject
to revision u.lder Instructions from the bureau OF
conscriptioh.
command Of the department of North Carolina
is not credited.
Richmond, Jan. ll.-->Eiforts have been made
ia the House to have the tax aud currency bills
debated in open session, but, 50 far without sue
cess.
million dollars in the hands of the Provisional
Government of Kentucky Tor soldiers Is subject
OF somc commentator.
A bill WAS passed On the 10Th of January, 90,
appropratins two million Of dollars in aid OF
raising recruits IN kentucky, be.ore they were
mustered Into service, which approp iaiion las
not been expended
A oii, winch the President has just vetoed.
directs one million OF that appropriation to
clothe the Kentucky soldiers. The President
objects because 1t directs the expenditure 10
bs made by other than boLdrd officers of the
Goveruin- -nt. aid thus employ two sets Of az tnts
to do tie same daty, wno would be bidders
against each other III tt.. market.
On a motion IN the Senate to-day to pass The
! bill over the veto the vote stood: lr;ts. 10
nays, 5-nol iwo-thiris AS required by tie Coa-
! sItutiou.
| The Senat adopted resolution that Joint
Comm tiee at botn Houses prepare AID puvlisu
an address to the country.
| The Huuse has heretofore adopted the same.
Il the House this morning the Speaker pre-
SC ited resolutions from the Legislature of Geur-
! ga, declaring that that Slate wUuld never sub
mt To reconstruction or Yankee a.Giiatioa Oh
aay terms, which were read and ordered to be
printed.
| The bill reported by the Military Committee
! some time aso to peal exemptions Was taxed
up and rei, rrrd Dick to the conIsnittee-yeas 81,
nays IT.
! Orange c. H., Jan. Il.-Mosby attacked a
| picket pos, Of the eueIny uear Earrenton Oh
| We'd lesday hi sht, AID captured Is prisoners,
| killing aud wUuId Idng AS many more, a-d bring
| ing on 40 hors,> AMI oil the arms and equip
ments. Mosby lost none in killed or wounded
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
FOR SA3.E.

a NEAT DWELLING HOU e. in the su
II huras of town, for Confederate meney-
Apnly to A. B. WILLIAMS.
Jan. 20, 1864. DIV
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03

OSE or THE ALTERSATTvrs.-wef find the fol-
lowing in Northern papers. "A part of the in
tercepted Lunar Correspondence:
Mes-r'. IlATsLES AND LANAR-GantIsnen:
When ycu 20 to Paris. call On Mr.. Sliden and
tell hi,n for me to negotiate for the French
prntectorate in case OF necessity. The people
will gladly accept il in the last extremity.
With Mexico France and the Ccnfederacy. in
alliance and free trade, We could eclipse the
world.
tSicnnd. G. r. LsN,R.
We endorse that heartily thns far. II it
should turn cu; finally, and contrary TO eIpec-
taiinns, that VIC cannot hold out against the
North, h VIII certainly be the btst resort. 70
sustain The iigni'y an prosperity of ihe South.
But We 10 MT anticipate being driven {, sach
an eAtTc cmity--rever;heless. If we arc We pre-
fer the friendship AMI ,liance Of France 10
the insolent tyrany Of the detest,b'e Y.uk ..
Traitors AMI disappointed mea will make asa
OF this to work upon the preiulices Of tbs PEI
pie. ike CAN'T tried to do IA hi- ailress Every
true patriot VII say amen.
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
Found,

IN the 9Th Of January. ! S64. in the stree. Of
" Washington. a POCKET BOOK cnntaintns
money, which the owner can get by applying
TO me, describing the sans, aod paying for
this advertisement. -r-
w. N. JOHNSON.
1 Rs6rxsrY 1, 1905: Elw
Washington telegraph., 1864-02-03
Paraclifta Seminary,

REv s. STEVENSON. Principal. .H
Mss PRISCILLA MACON, Music Teachor.
GRATEFUL for the liberal patronage re-
u ceived during these "war times" the
Principal would hereby announce that the
Sixth Session of this Institution will open the
FIRST MONDAY Of FEBRUARY.
Terms per Session Of Twenty Weeks
Primary DepnItmen 80
Juhior de. 49, 81
Senior do. 30
Lessons on Piano, ~
.Paraclifta. Jan. l4th. 1864. 81 4wH
, 1864-07-28

MCaEu4.-The '!Duke's Motto" WAS predaced
last evening At the Museum to crowded house
md iully justified the expectations OF the audi
ence. The piece itself Ia far from being perfect
work Of All, butt abounds In opportunities for
fine acting, which were well improved last eve-
n.ng. The piece was put upon the stage In very
creditahle manner, The appointments beng 1udl.
c1onsl5 choBau, The piece will undoubtedly fud
successful run. Mrt. Perrin ss 'tBlanche,r and
Aiken as the .outlawed s'Lagadare." WAS perfect
Dillon and Little ehon= fav orably In their eevera
ro1ee. The new arrival, HI. Mchfanus. as "Cas-
rickferrus," has gained drm hold on the csteem
ofthe patrons OF the Museum; he filed the char
Mov1cEEK'e.-Last evening the old comedy Of
the "Babes In the Wood' drew q respectable
honee At this popular place Of amueement. War
ren, the great American comedian, took bis otis-
nal part OF Jeremiah Beetle, and was ably sup
ported by fine corps OF GTttstes, chief among
whom was Miss J0hnEou, who acted capita'1y In
the role Of Lady Blanche. At the conclusion Of
the play Mr. Warren and Miss johnson were call
ed before the curtain. and received perfect osA-
t{on, The proceedings Terminated With the
screaming farce OF s'6ctfng Warren In which all
the charactere were well sustained. between tn.
pieces Mile Augnsta performed one Of her faYorite
dances.
E81vn1E's AUsTHAIIAN CIHcus.-We read OF
this establishment every nov and then in cur cx-
changes, md uniformly is doing good business.
1t has gfeited LeaFenWorth, st. Joseph, No., and
other plnces in the tar West and Was at St. Louis
last week. drawing crowded houees each day, It
will visit Chicago about the middle Of Angust,
, 1864-07-28
DAMAGES ON COLLISION.
Admiralty Appeal In q. g. Circuit
Cuure-Que%tIon Of Damages.

In the ELited States Ctrcnit Court YESTERDAY,
Judge Davis decided the admiralty appeal case oi
Charles Nea1s -. the propeller Empire State.s'
Affirming the Judgment Of the Court below. The
c,ee VILE tried iu the District Court bY. Jraes
DrunMold, wbo gaye decree OF s., 001 for libel
lAnt. The particulars OF the euit are set forth in
The following decision Of the Court rendered yes
- The propeller Charles McaIs vas lslns at he,
wharf On the North Pier. between one and two
O'Clock Ct the afternoon OF the S1et day OF May,
ISL. when she was run into hy The Propeller En-
) pire State snd seriously damaged. For this col
ns,on this a"tfon brought. It js commended tha1
the place whrre the Mears was moored, was unsafe
srd dangerous: ard directly in the way Of vessels
entering :he Ch,cago harhor, and that this aetIor
cal not be sustained unless the lihelant can ehon
coss ca1c!ce.nees the part Of the Empire State
In the efforts made 70 ayeld collision. The bet.
ter cpilicn, 3rom the evidence, 1e, that the wAar
ri the Mears is not always safe p2ce for rcase't
10 he, and that in high winds ard high seas, viii
Wntchfulncss and care, collision caunot alwayt
he avoided. When collision occurs under rust
circumstances, The owner Ct the vessel Ru=t abide
the consequences Of the imprudence Of the master
in Selecting such Hharf.
Du. The true question In this case Is, v3s this
wharf an unsafe place for vessel to tie tom Tx
day Of the ee{tistQ--if reasonable Efforts were
s:ou. It is easy e1ou:h 70 sec that different rule
OF responsibility should be applied ifthls accident
had happened ID the night time.
Without reviewing the evidence 1t ie apparent
account OF rough sea, or heavy wind. The En-.
pfrc State vas not well mauased-she did not back
room enough. She attempted too hi.h rate Vi
speed, apd eaaid not eneck nc T. Som enoash when
feet or more from the channel Of the river, sud
there is no evidence to ahow that there was nny
need on account OF fwtud or waves to approach as
near her as the Empire State did. see no good
reason to reGucF the damages.
The {NGG3NkNt tJ o1p$6 affirmed.
, 1864-07-28
Collections for tho Christian Com.
mission.
The following Ia q itst Of collections at pub.ic
meetings, held By Meesrs. Reynolds & AcCabe
: =
No one can read this record without feeling thlt
the Christian Commission fs steadily rising IN the
u,da ~ }Hoy

Several meetings, held In the ST. Louis ard Chi
cago districts, have not been reported.
Rev. M!. Marquis. Of Decatur, has done the
Commission noble service. He held meettngs In
his county, and the Macon county Christian Com.
mission has sent check foE $500.
The 4rst Thursday in August next Ia the day
appointed By the President for fasting, humIlta-
ton and prayer. What would be more appro-
pirate than to take up collections everywhere for
the benefit Of the Christian Commission.
Let pastors remember in presenting the matter
to their congregation that according to the pub
lished statement Of Geo. II. Stuart, OF Phllldel-
phfa, President OF the Commission, o6K cents Of
each dollar contributed goes directly TO the SOL
d!er. so economically is the work performed. II
every pastor would bestfr hims In the work no
means woell be lacking to carry forward this
The West Is dividsd Into districts. Persons re-
siding In Illinois between the Chicago aud Rock
leland, and Terre HRUte and Alton Railroads
please ecnd thelr contributions to Wm. Reynoldes
Peoria, Il.
Persons residing in Minnesota, Wisconpin aud
that part of Illinois north OF the Chicago & Rock
John T. Farwell, Efq., Chicago, Ii.
Persons residing In Iowa and Missouri and Iui-
nois eouth of the Ter7e Haute s. Alton Railroad,
st. Louis, No.
The three committees Of Chicago, Peoria and
st. LOUIS, invoke the aid of every pastor Ii this
work.
Grant and Sherman arc fighting every day. Ten
thousand dollars per day would not more than snf-
nee for the work already before the Commis.
, 1864-07-28
FROM I.OEJISVILEEs
Guerilla Operations and Assasslna'
t1onS in Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Wednesday, July /27.-On
Monday night, thirty.flye guerillas entered
Howesville, and were shelled out on Tuesday
morning BY one Of our gunboats, when they
went to Clovtrport and robbed the stores.
When last heard from, they were moving
upon 9tevensport.
Last night at IL o'clock, as Gibson Mallory,
State Senator, was returning to his home,
about 1--WE miles from this city, In buggy,
accompanied by his son, he was accosted,
three miles out, by man in soldiers garb,
who demanded where he was going. He re-
piled, "Home'' The soldier responded,
:. You had better go back to the city at this
time Of night'' Mallory then started
his horfe, Whereupon the soldier fired
upon him from carbine, killing him almost
instantly. It is fumored That the same even
ipg Dr. Gilpin, formerly physician of the
WorEHouse, who had been in the military
prison, was sent for few miles but of town
6y guard Of four men under charge of O
Lieutenant 7Hetold the Lieutenant that be
Wo1ld not be taken to the military prison
again all7e, and shot the Lieutenant fatally,
whereupon the guard killed the Doctor.
Early this morning six guerlllas captured
Captaln George ". Womack, Provost Mar.
ehal OF Louisville, aud his clerk, near the
residence Of the former, at Middleto n,
twelve miles from here. The gueri11as nd
N Mustered some sort of IN. oath in behalf Of
me southern Confederacy, and then released
their prisoners.