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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-26
MIR. l.. a. Hendricks Despn ten.
HEADQUARTERS, FIFTH ARMY CoaPs,
March "a, 1894.


March "a, 1894
CONSOLIDATION ORDER.
The exciting event OF the day In the Fifth corps-and
have doubt II Is the same the other corpsis tho
order Of consolidation, copy Of which enclose.
[Already pubished.-En HERALDl
or COURSE a. might be expected, there diversities
opinion regarding this order and military Justice
and expedency. Many regret the breaking up ef the old
corps organizations and think the result will be dspr-
ing the Divisions brgades and regiments, -
contended, have all now, more less, the military
reputation they enjoy in connection with the corps under
whose insignia they have marched and suffered and gone
TO battle, aud will dislike therefore their mergencc
other corps. But with most the assigned for
making the changes contemplated In the order
copied satisfactory, and the measure regarded
not alone . military necessity, but wise and
just In Its provisions. Officers and men appre.
ciats the fact that they are lighting In . common
cause and that the great questions not who shall lead
them and what shall be their marks Of designation but
how and when they shall meet the enemy, vaantly
fight him. how quickly accomplish the object for which
they enlisted TO 1ghtrestoraton OF the Union and
tional peace and prosperity.
In this special corps there this profound regret
nected with the order-loss OF General SYKES corps
Of the army General Sykes as com man6sd sis cor
BE led them VIGOROUSLY through Gestysburg. Each
oay nas connpsaGs n Mot Sny me
hed but his personal attention on the march and In
camp tohe necessities and comforts Of hi. men has In
creased their confidence and high for him. Before
taking command q the corps he was connected With rse
40 briead and next division c0mmander-and has
accordingly long since TO be reckoned part and
parcel Of IT, and his connection with regarded
indissolubs. On his part assured he regrets
deeply any Of his officers and the Of
the relations 20 long existing between them but he
true soldier, and viii 90 anywhere his services
quired. BE expects 70 leave bore TO- when Gen
Warren will probably assume command.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL oRA.r's ARRIVAL
SO quietly passed along tho special train 10 day boar
Ing Lieutenant General Grant that but few
renewed visit TO the army until sometime afterwards.
Scattered a. the corps sti Is along thirty mile stretch
OF line guarding the railroad IL would have been
difficult, had his coming becn known. 10 have made .
combined demonstration In favor OF army
mander but when the promised review takes place -
WILL doubtless, contribute It's share TO tho general pa
geant The snow, which has not all melted away yet
promises Increased depth Of mud, Indicates however
that II must be several days before the review rs
tain when the review does take place will be OF the
most enthusiastic this army has participated
Tho hero Of vcsburg Is the orhpped hero Of the day.
and y to be hoped II will NOT be for day alone, bus
for oil time 10 come.
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Rebels Rec nIisting

Major General Lorlng published address to his div
s,on, and effective speeches were delivered by Judge
Glenn, General Featheston and Captain Barksdale when
the whole division which 10 largely composed Of Misss
sppians Aiabamans Louisanans and Arkansians unan.
imously 70 enlisted for the war.
Ragsdalc and Robinson OF the Ninth Arkansas regi.
mens sentenced 70 DO shot today Tor dceetion, have
been repricved.
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Raid Into Kentucky.

From The Richmond Sentinel, March I'll
The Bristol Gasege that General william E.
Jones had entered Kentucky through Fulkersons gap
with some fifteen hundred men, including the Eighth viz.
gnia cavalry and wtcher's battalion. Hence pre-
sume the recent report OF the capture OF Cumberland
Cap which Is still Q subject OF anxious speculation.
We learn that last week cavalry skrmish TOOK place
below Morristown, resulting in forces driving back
the enemy force Of the enemy'e cavalry appeared
whtesburg, twenty two miles below Greenville on Sat
urday last II said that forces drove them back
In this sKirmsh reported 10 have lost eight killed
general engagement Is expected
Ns'FNN- c'@ CUMBERLAND GAP, March 10, 1854.
The announcement OF the capture OF Cumberland Gap
appears 70 be premature.
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Lieutenant General Hood had grasd dri Of his corps
to-day, which, Notwithstanding the severity o. the
weather, largely attended, especially By general
oicers After The drl sham battle was ought ~ The
entire corps q muaketry and artillery. The 6sng was
spleudid and the whole aAis very imposing, end DIRE
forth tbe warmest praise IRON al who witnessed 10
The weather here y excessively cold.
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ooiv1d no confirmation Of the agreeable rumor Az tho
me may say that the rumor 10 not treated as
Altogether improbable 10 official circles Inc last des
then his cavalry were within Eve miles OF Cumber-
land Gap The force OF the enemy there was NOT con-
sidered formidable. Al last accounts II q brigade
Of infantry and two skeleton regiments OF cavalry
the whole under the command OF General Gerard, who
happens have been the aduant Of Lees old regiment
10 the United States service ON the WHOLE we take tho
OF the recapure OF the Gap OF those many
popular ancipatons Of events, the probability Of which
has been limited In official CIRCLES and trust that n
may be tho precursor Of the early Official
Of SUCCESS 20 important
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Affairs at Charlesto

CHAkLk4TON, MATCH I4, 1904.
Our picke report increased activity ameng tho enc
my's steamers between Folly and Coles islands. me
enemy again u work Battery Gregg, and also
gagged hauling ammunition. No firing on the city day.
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AMairs In Florida.

From the Richmond Enquirer. March 49,
All Is quiet in the vicinity OF front, Jackson
VILE. Our forces said TO be In excellent spirits and
eager for another ocean Pond Cedar victory Pro-
visions are abundant and the health Of our troops
excellent 10 ID rumored that the Yankees evacuat
Ing Jacksonville and seeking refuge ~ Fsrnaudina and
other points.
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The Case OF Mrs. Patterson Allen.
from the Richmond Enquirer, March 81.
The OF Mrs. Patterson Alien up for final trial
before Judge Haly burton to-day The long agony OF this
extremely interesting case s almost over.
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TIE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
General Sykes Farewell Address 10 the
Fifth Army Corps.
THR IAVALIDS SENT TO WASHINGTON,
As., &s.s ~.

WAsBmGToU, March 20, 1854
Generals Sykes and French arrived here this afternoon
from the army.
On taking leave Of his command General Sykes ssued
the following ORDER
CENTRAL ORDERS-NO. b.
HEADQUARTERS, EIFrH Army C0Rps, March "a, 1854.
SOLDIERS FIFTH CoRPs:-By direction OF the War
Department am relieved from duty with the Army Of
tho Potomac. n# 1881
In obeying order wholly unexpected, part from
you with the prooundcst regret We have been assoc
ated since your organization a. o corps We have
shared all the campaigns OF this glorious army and for
nine months II has been my pride and distinction to Do
your chief. The history Of your achievements adds
uste 10 the history Of your country and the great
battle Of the war; the I'd OF July $685. your heroism
and valor indisputably saved the day.
part from you, feeling assured that your manly vr-
tues, courage and patriotism will st DO conspicuous 10
campaigns to come and that the insignia borne upon
your 1ags and upon breasts will In the shock
Of battle always be found In the thick OF your counrys
foes GEORGE SYKES, Maj. Con. Com manding
Yesterday and TO- day about fifteen hundred sick havo
been brought 70 this vicinity from the Army Of The Po
tomac.
The officers OF the Ninety third New York Volunteers,
at the headquarters Of the Army OF tho Potomac day
passed resolutions OF condoence 10 memory OF Captain
Hiram 8. Wilson. Of that regiment who died while on
duty at Rker's Island
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y
Thirteen Yankee prisoners were committed TO the
guard house In Harrsonburg Thursday evening last
They came up the valley, and were lot Of New York
cavalry captured 10 snckersvile Toudon county Sat-
urday last. Tho capture was made by portion Of the
Clark cavalry at home furouRh, In connection with
couple OF Mosbys men. We bad twenty one men, and
the Yankees twenty one. We killed four, wounded four
and brought of the thirteen unhurt prisoners with their
horses and 1xments. We had one man killed and one
wounded. The Clark cavalry home furiough picked
up' these Yankees by way Of keeping their hands in
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year N Mississippi and East louisiana II Is or the
most interesting disclosures in the history Of the war;
giving account Il does, Of the fall Of vicksburg
The most material points Of that history been sup
pressed BY tho Redmond authorities but is length
allowed 70 como before tho public.
The Last Union Call for Troops.
IL M From the Richmond Wing, March 2l.l
70
M foot: p grand total asoa. two m aa vs hun
days" rebellion. 1hs New York World, heretofore
very complainant and disposed TO sustain Lincoln 10 All
plains In meek subdued tones. The World does very
wrong 70 murmur. Il The end y just! the means are
eso lsse 10 ths Day 70 begin croAkng Every sensible
nan knows that this enormous levy Of men not in
The Presidential election is coming on, and there
~ 30 some considerable 'crushng" 70 be
: " the free N we'll E: The Ue States
1 Moreover Il has been sscertained that the votes
E soldiers can easily b controlled. Lincoln IL play.
question q physical lie and death with him and biz
pary. II they fall IN the next campaign, they de.
x NE republican party must be made sure a. whatever
enst since dc eat means bodily deeth to the republican
Ssrope vii not s:vs their necEs from the halter :
A ios the rebels We may now consider them over;
s' ms 30 .as Ssa T al
mail man y fighting large one the small always
ves up and runs away soon - the large begins
- cry for help TniA rule fails Tho only circum
eeance which could BY any possibility make fall would
D positive assurance the part Of the little that
~ BIZ mans cries for help would be answered.
the bysauders also know that help coming 70
- big man they would be sure to advise the little man
- take - his heels.
II Is certain, therefore, that the "rebels will back
down. Twenty millions OF mongres have undertaken TO
whip them The Yankees g,t sick OF the fight and
lsvied tho Dutch and Irish The resident Irishand
puch began % flag and Is Paddles were recruited
ireland with the approval assistance Of Earl RUSSELL
Then 100 900 nggers were enlisted. And now 1000
nggers, Yankees and other molungeons, half breeds,
moGtizoes and Yahoes TO be drafted What wonder
thAt tho "rebes" completely broken hearted9 Who
biames the European bystanders for advising the ere
bols" " give the cause up?
Yor ourselves We are free 10 say that for peace
We waAt peace. We will have II. We must have It.
On any termsS Yes, any terms-which General Lee,
standing In Faneuil Hail. may choose TO dictate to the
baeo born wretches who have sought TO ensave The
Gams Ia . very pretty IL stands. Our enemies
must be conquered BY US or conquered BY Lincoln They
must make terms with gentlemen they must make
terms with = blackguard and baboon. Take your
eAoice, o Yankees
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Tho Georgia Legislature.

The Georgia Legislature
MLLEp0EyMIB, March Is, 1854.
Mr.. West introduced resolutions in the Senate yester
day declaring that the power to suspend the writ OF
corpus was expressly granted to Congress- which,
In case OF invasion, was the sole judge TO determine
whether the public service requires IL declaring that
parties guilty OF the crimes stated In the act not en
tied to the sympathy OF the Legislatures and expressing
confidence in the president and Congress- The Judiciary
Mr. Keenan, spoke last night and Lucius G. Lamar to
speak tonight and A. II. stephens Wednesday night
Both Houses have agreed to adjourn Saturday next.
AllLLRDGEvILIR, March 10, 1864
The House passed, late last night, Mr. Stephens
luton relative 10 the habeas corpus BY ten majority
MnIRDGEvILLE, March 10, 1864
The session OF the Legislature has been prolonged until
eleven O'Clock to night.
House to-day reconsdered the vote the passage
OF Mr. Stephens resolution habeas corpus BY the cast
Ing vote Of the Speaker.
rFrsm the Savannah Republican,
We hore the Georgia Legislature will let this question
alone and turn their attention to The peace talk
designed TO help the Northern democrats but b great
mistake II helps Lincoln, 40 We shall see to our sor
An intelligent merchant said 10 us last night that
enough had already been said and read In the Georgia
Legislature to bring decline Of gold in New York.
Active Campaign I'm che southwest.
Photographic Dispatches 10 the Richmond Enquirer,
March II.
SHREVEPORT, L., March 81
Via MoDlLE, March l6, 1854 +
All quiet in this department A passive osmpaiss on
the part OF the Yankees Il anticipated The enemy Is
now making Reconnaissance up Red river General fay
Is bad policy % furough any soldiers to cross to this
side Of the Mississippi river Generals Lee Johnston and
Longstreet are constantly losing men, who cannot or win
not return east or the river.
The people everywhere 10 the department are buoyant
and expect 70 win our freedom before March, 1885.
The people and army entire confidence in Lieu
tsoans General T. Kirby Smith.
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NEWS FROM TIVE SOUTH.
Mr.. Lincoln's Last Call for
Troops.
.>~Y,~.>>,..>A~c>~>~.
The Rebels Still Hoping for Re-
cegnitien.
..S.>,~,-,>>~~~~~>~~~.
NCENDIARlSM In RICHMOND.
WhaA Rebels Deem Hopeful
& Indications.
THE S OUT n w e S T.
-~>>~~~~~~>>o~~>e~>~ t-o
TIE SHERMAN EXPEDITION.
Joe JOhnstOn's Report Of Opera
tiOns in Mississippi,
s As', &c., -.

We have received files Of the Richmond papers up TO
the Asst Inst containing six days later Southern
sAan previously received.
mo intelligence cleaned from them IL interesting,
SAcugh not specially important Besides the following
pews we publish entire the official report Of General
Joseph Johnston Of the military operations Of tho past
ysar 10 Mississippi and East louisiana II Is Of the
most interesting disclosures in the history OF the war;
giving account, II does, Of the fall Of vcksburg.
The most material points Of that history had been sup
pressed by tho Rchm authorities but IL is at length
allowed 10 como before tho public.
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The Sherman Expedition.
[Telegra ANS 70 the Richmond Examiner J


depatch from Canton reports that large number Of
6hermans troops have gone up the river, on urough
from vcksburg. Mcpherson Is len In command Of that
place Sherman and Hurlbut have gone down the river
with large part OF the army fortytwo boats They
said TO be going up Red river TO Shreveport Nc.
Pherson reports the spring campaign which was nau.
gurated by Sherman Banks Th0mas and Smith failure
General Forrest says that seven-eghths Of Smiths
cavalry have gone 20 Nashville.
leans and returned TO vcksburg the Stb. On the 9th
instant large numbers enlisted men went up the river
furlough. From fifteen twenty boat loads OF troops
down tho river up tho 9th or 10TH On the LIST
instant boat loads Of troops are said 70 have gone
the river on furlough Onehird were left IN vcksburg
river
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$50 From the Richmond Examiner, March III
There Was report IN the city yesterday that Cunber
lend Gsp bad been recapturcd by oeueral w. r. jones'
commanding the Confederate cavalry forces 10 tho
Mountain department. Although The report was ~ very
general circulation, wse impossible 10 assign Ia 10 any
ycsonsbe sour being found 70 DO at second hand n
every instance Of our investigation ye shoald sdd it
% lsts pcpr ast Gsht lbo War Dorariuert had 10
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days longer. To this despatch replied June a. In
back Delhi and that had urged him 70 assume the
direct command, ana Continued
The deermned spirit you manifest, and his expected
BE done % vsi.ssrg, and postpone both o. d.
sosoas VIII Gran, or .s " he Should
they become nsccsary, must be made BY you 1t would be
a 70 % s When Sscoms. nG
make terms they may be considered ss made under ny
On the Goth Of June Geld transportation and other snip
plies having been obtained, tho army marched towards
between Brownsville ana the river.
Recounoissapcee, which occupied the I'd aud 3D. con-
practicable. dstsrmned thsrssore, 70 make Inc eT
amnations necessary for The aempt south OF the rail-
.hs, nOyn that =:
consequences q defeat might BE- more disastrous.
on the night o. The "a messenger was sen, 20 Gene
diversion would b made 70 enable him TO cut bic way
out and that hoped 70 attack The enemy about the Th
ana THEREFOR: fs ssei 70 JscrooS %
The army reached Jackscn the evening Of the 1h and
on the mCrnoc g the on hc enemy APPEARED ~ ns.vy
pared Al intervals for artillery extended IRON point
point south Of the town, within short distance Of Pearl
river and covered most OF the approaches west OF the
los but sl,gnt obstacle TO vigorous assault.
The troops promptly took their positions in the in.
trcnchmens on the appearance OF The enemy IN oHpec
tation ~ an immediate assault MAR General foring
occupying the right, Major General Walker the right
o. The centre, MAJOR General french the leii Of
the centre. and MAJOR General Breckinr,dge The left
The cavalry, under Brigader General Jackson,
dered 70 observe and guard the ds Of Pearl river above
and below the town
The reports hst bad al various times been msdc me
ey the commanding officers OF the troo ed
Jacks on of the scarcity water led me 10 believe that
sherman, who adra' ced IN heavy order Of battle from
Clinton, could M hcsegc, but would be compelled 10
inmcd ate assault, lis force was rep O. cn,ed
10 cons ~ o. hs own ard 0rds army corrs ard u &c
divisions IN aidition Tho spirit and conadercc wan
festad nv the whce utder NV command we're slcu
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Northern Georgia.
DALTON, March 10, 1894.
All remains quiet beyond Tunnel Hill and appearances
unfavorable for engagement early day. Dvi
sion drills still the order OF the day. An interesting
here.
From the Mobile Regster]
The rolling stock from the Mississippi and Alabama
Road is being transferred 10 the Mobile and Ohio, TO
operate the upper end Of that road until II lie com.
pleed through again. which will DO 10 less than thirty
days. Heavy forces work all the damaged roads
to repair the breaks
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City xasel,aCcnse.

AEAlgsaaAET stHooLTs sc5Eas' AssyuAyos. Tho
anniversary meeting OF The Nev York Teachers assoca
ton took place last eyeang II ther osssat room the
building Of tho Bosrd OF Educaoa corner OF Grand and
p streets II wes tho most interesting AFFAIR Of tbs
kind gotten up under the auspices Of tns ASSOCIATION.
which appears to BIO growing rapidly ia usefulness and
:mpe lance. MIR John A. Elcnc,, tho president
pied the chair, and Mi Hagh uuy, recording secrotary
IeroFmcd the duties OF thai once IL the most ss,isac
tory Several q the most influential men iden
,fcd with the educational Interests OF this city attended
ana among Thorn we're noticed fir. james W. Gerard Mr.
William T.. Curtis. Professor Webster, OF the free AGA
denny, Professor Davies. iormeTy oi West Point Com
missioner Hayes Pr06Dssor Thompson Of the State School
Teachers Association; Messrs william NJ Jeno Henry
O. MARTIN George Bachelor and ADnef b. Hoiley. Ihe
entertainment Colsised OF SOLIDS liquids and literary
crcscs An elegant COLLATION. served up for the com
pan and al its conclusion number 81 highly interesting
speeches made by tbs President, Professor Iavics,
William H. Curtis, James w. Gerard Professor Tlomp
son Professor Webster Mr.. N. j. Kelley Dir. ya,es, aud
a member OF others.
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A Wall street Case.
SUPREME CoURT--CIRoUIT.
Pnfnre u,doa Sutherland

JAM 25.A suit for the recovery OF $685. growing ont
Of Wall street speculation, commenced day. aud
created much je!srsss u COMMERCIAL! circles The plain
tiff, jenkins Van Scha!ck Is brokcf On September O.,
1860, he contracted TO buy for Samuel H. Ransom
hundred shafes OF the capital stock OF the Michigan
Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company, at
sixty days. the plaintiff to buy the stock In his own
name ana 70 noid for the eeienaan, unt sVcu tme as
interest at the rate OF per and the usual commits
sion and OF the rise fall of the stock the plain
bought at 4SX and held for sixty days, when the
defendant refusing to take Il. the plaintiff made settle
mept with the parties Fl whom no had purchased IT,
and paid tho difference, the stock being then down to
a. * Tho present action brought 10 recover this
difference, which, the plantin alleged legally
paid by him while acting the agent Of the defend
ant. The defence set up that the plaintiff bad not
purchased the shares at ALL but that he merely repro.
scented he had for the purpose OF making his commission,
and that he had not acted In good faith
The Conrt after hearing the argument Of tho counsel
both sides, decided to dismiss the complaint on the
ground Of want Of entirety in the contract.
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ARRIVALS.

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John Murray, 81 90; Mrs. Bckford William spohler, OF
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