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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
The HoIsiein Question.

The Danish refusal of the AuStro-PruSSian
aemands had reached those Governments. aud is an
aooneed The Austro- Prussian troops would march
without further delay into Schleswig.
KEEL telegram Of the Goth says; 1t is reported that
the Saxon and Hanoyeran troops 10 be Withdrawn
from their positions in Hostcn, and concentrated az
Altoona in order 10 allow free passage for the Austro-
Prassians. There was great CONSERVATION at hleL
shaw had set in.
Frankfort letters say the opinion prevailed that Aus
tfia and Prussia must have come TO definite under
standing with England.
TIE London Globe expresses confidence that peace VIII
be maintained now that two substantial Government
have substantated themselves for the shadOwy German
Diet.
The London Time. Of the DIST says Our columns this
morning night have contained the elegraphic announce
ent OF the first shot having been fired In this critical
moment trust there is good ground FOR report
which Las reached that the Danish Government have
ct the eleventh hour made conciatory offer and en-
sered into sort Of obligation yet Of
informal, 10 suspend the obnoxious Constitution If
such offer has really been made it viii for time arrest
the imminent danger Of war
The course Of psuses and dispute again
into comfortable and more reasonable stage Of
.sgotiaton 1t is earnestly hoped the good news may
receive a speedy confirmation. II Denmark has sus-
pended the constitution she will have taken the only
step which was wanting TO deprive the German power
Of any decent pretext for hosties and she will have
displayed power Of sefconrol which will gain for her
empowering moral support in foreign countries and
seoTie who can display so much determination
and much selfsaerifcing prudence deserves the Ut
most consideration.
when the Jura left Liverpool there was no contrma
ton Of these hopes OF The Ith,ts.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
Po-roX. Thursday Eel


The detachment of Rebel prisoners which
came here in charge Of the Chicago Zousve- and are
now on board the receiving ship Ohio, numbers @ir
men. They are from nearly every State in Secessa-
some mailing from Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana. Ar.
kansas and many from Tennessee. The most of them
were captured Missionary Ridge in tho last battle
between Grant and Bragg They did not desert but
they say they willingly made prisoners. us they
could have emily escaped had they 50 desired.
They are very orderly and appear well pleased with
their siuationthree OF them sent of In the Sacfa
mcnto and they have been placed on board the PequL
More than two.thirds OF their number foreigners
and very few natives Of the States which they rep
resented in the Rebe army According to their story
not one Of them IL conscript most Of them having
enlisted at tho opening Of the war for one year. but
were aftcrward forced TO enter the service again
They tell the old story Of dependency In all parts Of
the South and unless there better prospects OF OBJ
tanning independence by tho end Of the coming May
when tho term Of the enlistment Of the Rebel army
pires the soldiers will refuse 10 lgh. longer and lay
down their arms they say there hundreds of prs
oners at Camp Douglas and Rock Island who ready
and would DO glad to take the oath OF allegiance, but
they are unwilling 10 enlist
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
NAVAL OPERATIONS.
The Destruction Of Important Rebel Salt
Works Cempieted-CMpture Of Block
Ar Rnuupra.
ado Runners.

| The Navy Department has received commu-
nications from Acting Rear Admiral Lee, dated Jan.
a. in which he says;
II affords me pleasure 10 report TO the Department
that the promise made by Acting Master William X.
Brown. commanding the bark Restless at the concu
sion OF his ast report concerning the destruction Of the
extensive salt works in the vicinity Of ST. Andrews
Bay namely that he would complete the work so hand
s0mely begun, appears 10 hive been kept lie reports
that he went on board the sternwhecl steamer Boomer
with two officers and A. men belonging the Restless,
and proceeded up the bay against very unayorabc cir
cumstnnces OF darkness, wind and tide some zen mile,
above ~. Andrews where his force was and destroyed
20 additional salt works, together with all the
boilers kettles and buildings attached to them where
upon the enemy commenced the destruction OF 200 more
which in advance of our party. and thus saved US
from all further trouble except skrtng along the bay
for the distance of Is miles 10 make that the work
Of destruction had been well performed by them.
companies reported subsequently that both officers and
men had broken UP and gone home. a. the destruction
OF tie sat-works which they were ordered to guard
had been complete and six Of them have enlisted l.;
the Navy after taking the oath Of allegiance.
Information has been received at the Navy Depart
ment Of the capture Of the following blockade runners
on the 2sth OF December: The Rebel schooner Car
ono Gertrude loaded with cotton, captured in
St Marks Bay Florida by the armed boats Of the u s.
steamer Stars and Stripes. The schooner was aground
when captured Iourteea prisoners captured.
After taking ont ~ bales Of cotton and having sharp
engagement with the enemys cavalry. finding they
could not the vessel they set her on fire 10 prevent
her Ealing INTO the bands OF tie rebels ana sue Win
the balance Of her cargo. was totally destroyed.
On the 18th OF January, the Stars and stripes cap
tured in the locality the steamer Laura, haing
from st. John ~ b. and purporting TO be from Havana,
loaled with merchandise and cigars. Five prisoners
found on board the Captain and Is Others having
escaped in q boat.
Tie l. 5. steamer Hendrck Hudson also engaged
In chase after this prize. She went with the cotton
captured the Caroline Gertrude to Key West for
adjudication.
On the lith Of January, the r.. s. Supply steamer
Union captured south OF Tampa Bay Florida the Rebel
steamer Mayiower bound 10 Havana with 70 bales Of
cotton hen discovered she secreted In Sarasota
Pass, with steam uT all ready TO steam ont and was
cut ont by three boats Ten prisoners were taken. The
captain and two engineers had escaped The MayfOwer
is described old and almost worthless vessel She
was towed 10 Key West, where the cargo was con-
demned by the United States Marshal, and ordered
North on tie Union.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05

LIVERPOOL, 22d.-CoTToS-Sales for the week
d 900 bales, including 32so bales to speces,9r and 80
20 exporters The market is dull a. decline Of 3D. + 10 the
Decline being mostly the uiddng and lower grades sse
odsy Frdsy 900 bales including lO 10 speculation
md eIPoeI the market closing hIner ct the folo" quo
Fair Middlins Fair. Middl!ns
stoci In port 10 600 bales including 81 900 bales Of Ae
BRElpsruyYs-Flour has downward tendency. Wheat
hssvy and declined 2G3d = GENITAL since Tuesdsy Corn de-
shnns
PEovIsIoss-The market is steady.
LONDON Frday closed al s0t for money.
BULLION in the Bank has decreased 4 sJf,0Od $500 .
kAxoHRsTgR TRADE RBP0RTThere Is very little dsPosi.
don for sctua the market not quite pIe.od
Tuesday, there being Little more inquiry sccon
acceptance, especially tor anything not in stock.
LONDON PRODUCE MAEKET.-sugeT steady, with limited
bsDand Coffee rather quiet Tea firm With fair bushes.
koe unchanged TEllow quie. q. NIsQsl, On the spot
GLAsoJw iRos MAHKrr--The Iron marie, (, frn-No.
S Ssea '0'' '''' ants ~ ' ''''
LONDON Jan 2-(eyenins)-CossoL for money. gs d9oi
fhe Bank minimum has teen advanced b. e cent.
LONDON MONEY MARxKT-The demand for discount 10 &c.
i've Notwithstanding the advance IA the Bank minimum to
ssa cent The Bank Of France had not followed the
o Londoa to P.f. HE stock msriss wa, oppressed by
wske appearances and the action Of the Bank but there
tone the 2st and Conso fractonay higher
snder the more pscihc rumors
LyEEpooL pEEADsrUyys MA,KsT.-Jsn. 81, evening
ewing to'wariie reports, Com hruer; Mixed, $50
LvzRpooL Provision MARKrr-Jsn 2l-Bsrons CIrcu.
n reports; Beef steady Pork hrIn Bacon steady Lard
A<ln q, a. 6aI3. Tsllo. dull
iavRRPoor PHopucK MARKxTJsn. 2l.-Ashes fat. Sugar
steady Rosin quiet spirs Turpeutne steady Petroleum
arm at III for Refined
.DS .s Y & TsD esss oo Rc. Ss.
s1LLow qui., and .te@dy JurK hs. declined a2Gs3
Liroi. Central Railroad shares 2aaz+ discounts Lrs Rail
tosd, 64}Q6;s.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
The Number Of Rebel Deserters-The
Rebel summons to Conscripts-salc Of
Coniscated sutIers' Eoods-The Wealth
WARRINGTON. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1864

WASHINGTON. Thursday. Feb. T. 1864.
Greatly exaggerated reports have been pub
lshed as the number OF Rebel deserers received by
the Army Of the Potomac. They averaged last month
from five twelve per day but the arrivals have been
more frequent TINS far In the present month not how
ever at any time exceeding the latter estimate.
lettei from the army received tonight Says last
Monday the time appointed for the Rebel conscrpts
OF Virginia TO assemble ai the various rendezvous.
Refugees say large portion declined doing 30, and
many will probably rerch our lincs."
largel lot Of confscated suffers goods were sold at
Brandy Station yesterday. by Capt Clinton, of Gen.
PatriGks ,taf Notwithstanding apparent combine
ton Of suffers get them at nominal rates. they neted
the average Washington rates. Tie articles were gene
rally In Of the manfcsts and officers orders. The
liquors comprising part Of the seizure turned
TO Ito Medical Department. and the proceeds OF the
sale about 800 placed in Gen. Patcks hands, to be
applied 10 the relief Of our sick and wounded.
Gen. Brnoys ball OIL Tuesday night afforded much
pleasure 20 a large company.
Within the last tweny-four hours, the writer says.
we have passed through every grade Of the seasons,
from Summers heat, with thunder and lightning, Ia
cold producing lee inch thick cold south wind Ia
blowing this morning. but tho weather is clear aud
pleasant.
There Is nothing exciting from the front.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
A Note from Major-l;en. Mcdowell.
To a. Editor II The ". T. Tfisuas


SIR: My attention was called this afternoon
TO republication IN tn, ~ Ereniag Posi- Of the I'd
inst OF an article from Pennsylvania paper, giving
what purrorts to be testimony from the of the
Carbon County Buckshot" prisoners. Tie article
states that
The prisoner belonged to the secret organization
known the Golden Circle Thcy held their meetings at
ia. OF Conrad Horn shove Hs,Ison I'd Winters was
III. President and administered the oath The members o the
a. II and lie Union was cid each other IN evadins
the draft and 70 d,eouse all Ell r. TO raise men !or the
rn ne l,ldag nebers n thc ogGn;aon Cen Lee Of
Tie Rebel army and Gems. Mcclellan All Mcdowell, OF the
bv .n he g. Instructed whrr on picket 10 20 over u
the onrmy In The following manner Sc
As this statement purpoTts to have been given under
OATH and Is circulated in paper Of such high standing
as The Ner York Ersnns Post it to call for notice
which I otherwise would hesitate TO give.
desire therefore. 10 state that do not belong
nor have | ever belonged 10 the order OF the Golden
Circle nor do know Of any srch organization. or u
any belonging ~ II, or 10 anything OF the kind
That do not belong have ever belonged. 10 any
society for any political social or other purpose
whatever nor have had any thing ~ do With any
thing of the kind
had hoped the stupid stories concerning my loyalty
and ntemperance having served the purpose for which
they set foot and done me the desired harm.
should be spared further troubling the public with any
thing concerning merely my personal character oil
habits. and were / in private life i should not now dc
So but in justice to the service in which now, md
hope to be further engaged cannot avoid asking hi:
may be made public in the hope 10 counteract portion
OF the mischief the circulation of this alsehood will un
doabtcdly make
Very respectfully. your obodient servant
IRWIN MCDOWELL, Major General
Nelr. York Thu,sddy. Feb. 4. 1904.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
From The Wheeling INTEL gencer, Feb. 3.
AFFAIRS BETWEEN NEW-cREEK AND PETERS


We learn from W. ID. Sawtel of this city,
who accompanied the train which was captured
Saturday afternoon near Petersburg and who left
d"y morning, that COZ TbobuTn. with the st and i4th
West Virginia Infantry and kou,kes Battery, arrived
safely at NewC Greek about ii o'clock Monday morn.
ing Col Thoburn had erected bomb. proof fort at
Petersburg which in his hurry was left standing and
the troops abandoned their knapsacks and everything
they had at that place. They came down by the Lunar
Creek road, through Greenland Zap ana down Ne"'
Creek Valley to the station.
On Saturday fearing attack upon the tram from
the direction OF MoOrefcd portion or the 2d ILLINOIS
Regiment sent out the road leading IT, that place.
and the remainder Of the regiment was stationed ut the
junction Of the M0oreled and Petersburg roads Inc
Rebels attacked the force the Moorefeld road ard
gradually drove them back to the junction Of the roads,
where the portions OF the regiment were united and
continued to make gallant resistance to the ST.! al.
yancing Rebel force. under the Rebel Gen. Rosser until
they met the train.
junction before the Rebels from Moorefeld came up.
and the wagons instead Of being turned back, were
ordered rapidly forward until Il was met by tns re.
treating 23d Illinois About this time the hills on either
side of the train black with Rebel Cavalry, and
their guns were Smelling the rear Of the train The am
bulances in the rear were turned about as quickly 40
possible, and Just IN time to prevent having their 70.
treat cut of by large squad Of Rebel Cavalry which
at this moment was seen charging down upon the road
In the rear Of the train.
Nothing is known as to the movements OF the Rebels
since Saturday, except what gained from the stray
Cling soldiers who continued 10 in from the scene
OF the light during sunday and Monday Mr. Jacob
Hornbrook says in letter dated Sunday evening that
he went up in company with several ambalances on
Sunday for the purpose Of bringing in the dead and
wounded but was not permitted to advance more than
nine miles. Two boys Of the 18th West Virginia Cavalry
found upon the road and brought into NesCreek.
When Mr.. Sawtell lett New-Creek on Monday even
ing ali the regular force at that place including Carins
battery and the reenforcements that had arrived from
the direction of Marnsburg bad gone up the road to
meet the enemy. and it was rumorei that there was
fighting six miles out from the station in the direction
OF where the train captured.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
ARRIVAL OF TIL II JO ia.
hopes for Peaceable Solution Of the
Danish Difficulty.
Reported Withdrawal Of the Obnoxious
Constitution by Denmark.
THE ALABAMA AT SINGAPORE.
PORTLAND, Me, Thursday. Feb. 4,

PORTLAND, Me, Thursday, Feb 4, 1864.
The Canadian Company's screw steamship
Jara Capt Alton from Liverpool 2lst via Londonderry
22d u arrived at this port at 5l5 this evening The
Jura experienced strong westerly gales and violent
squalls throughout the passage.
The Danish situation remains unchanged with more
hopes Of peaceful solution OF the question athougn
she Austrian troops have commenced marching iof
Echleewig.
The Rebel pirate Alabama is reported at singapore
on the ed Of December.
The steamers Olympus and the lie George nom New
York arrived at Liverpool on the 10Th.
The steamers North American and City OF Manches'
ter arrived at Liverpool on the goth.
The steamer Hammonis from NewYork arrived at
Southampton on the 2lst.
Xis asserted that the Austro Prussian troops have
been ordered TO march forthwith 10 Scheswig There
are unconfrmed rumors that Denmark has temporarily
agreed TO suspend the Constitution.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05

BY aud Nth ths ddt aud oonseat Of the Ssnote
james Duane Doty Of Utah, 70 be Governor Of
tAe Territory Of Utah.
John GOODWIN ofMsine 10 be Governor OF the Territory
81 Arizona
Newton Edmunds Of Dstoah TO be Governor Of the Terri
sosy Of Dakota
Amos Reed Of Utah, to be Secretary Of tho Territory Of
Utah
Edward A. Rollins OF New Hampshire, 10 the Office Of Depu
ty Conrnitsiouer Of Internal Revenue.
Commander d. d. Porter be Rear Admiral in the Navy,
@ the active list, from the 4th Of July 1885,
Captain John Rogers United States Navy 10 be Com
odore the Navy the active list from the l7h Of June,
1854
Captain Stephen C. Rowan, United States Navy TO be q
Commodore in the Navy, the sctvs lat, from tue 10th Of
July, 1862. -
John b. Kerr Of Maryland, to be Deputy Solicitor Of the
Court OF Claims.
Osssmu II Irish Of the Territory Of Nebrasks 70 Be Super
tntepdsnt Of Indian Affairs Tor tie Territory Of Utah
Washington Star Sd
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
From the Mississippi.
CAIRO. Thursday. Feb. I

CAIRO. Thursday, Feb. =, 1863
The steamer Belle Creole struck a snag Of
Plum Point on the ed, and sunk. One passenger was
lost Nothing was saved from the boat, which in.
sured for $4,000.
The steamers Darling and Silver Moon from Memphis
passed up route Cincinnati to-day wit ,7i9 bales
and the Perry has araived with 2O4 bales for ST. Louis
The Rebels used artillery against tho steamers which
recently fred into and engaged three Of our gun.
boats considerable time before they repulsed;
and 10 Of thom we're killed.
The Inauguration of the officers chosen by tie State
Convention Of Arkansas took place the I'D ul, in
the Senate chamber at Little Rock. 1t a most
solemn and imposing affair After prayer BY the Rev.
james Butler the Governor addressed the aesemblage
in touching and impressive manner.
The ceremonies concluded with the administration OF
the oath OF office to Gov. Murphy, Lieut.-Gov Bliss
and the Secretary of State The most affect.
ing. and many present were moved to tears as the
solemn words that bound the officers 10 loyalty to
their country and eay to the Union we're uttered and
responded to-
Fifteen hundred recruits arrived to-day az Spring.
field, portion of them from Wisconsin They are en-
route for the South to fill up old regiments. About
3 600 more will soon follow.
The Hon. A NJ. jenkins. Judge OF the Third judicial
Circuit died yesterday at his residence in Murfreys'
boro' III.
Tho Memphis Argus Of the Cd says there Is little doing
IN the cotton market and decline Of &C. from Satur-
DAVIS ouotations has been experienced Buyers are
holding off expecting heavy receipts and further de-
cline in New York. II is rumored In commercial cir
cs that two OF three boats expected to arrive from
below with aggregate Of 5000 bales.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
LETTER FROM GOV. SEYMOUR.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. ALBANY, Jan. ~ Ieo4.
DEAR SIR: / am informed that there is Q
movement on foot IN your city give veteran vol
unteers who have recently reensted and who are now
at home furlongh form OF public reception as
mark Of our appreciation Of their patriotic services,
and that you actively engaged In the matter.
The proposition has my cordial sympathies and
trust that al the civil authorities and military officers
OF the State will heartily cooperate with you
You are at liberty TO make use Of this note In any
quarter you think proper expression OF my wshe'
on the subject. Truly yours, &C.,
HoRAuO SEYMOUR
THEODORE ROOSEVELT. esq. No. "a Maiden lane.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
Trade % West virginia Unresiricicd.
BALTIMORE, Thursday, Ieb. 4, II

BALIINOkt, Ihufsday, TED. Z, IebI.
John F. McJlton, esq, the Surveyor Of the
Port Of Baltimore. received from the Treasury Depart
ment at Washington to-day. iths following regulation
which allows the transportation Of merchandise 10
Western Virginia:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WAsaISaTos, FEB. 1854.
The Secretary Of War having transmitted to this Depart
the letter Of the Commanding General expressing the
opinion reply letter addressed to hun by the Secretary
OF the Treasury on 10th u thst restrictions oil trade
tho State Of West Virginia. within tho national military
lines. may now be safely removed, mo Z'th fssa.
Of September 1863 Ia fer modified that ell restrictions
trade In tho State Of West Virginia within sid hnes are sn'
tai and transported within tho above mentioned por
ton Of said State IA time OF Proridsd however
that products Foods shall be taken rom said State into
any State 10 be- Ia insnrecon or to any port 10 any
such State heetoors bo ksded which has boon may be
8. y. CHASE, Secretary Of the Treasury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05
The Great Expedition Southwark.
MRMrHls, Jan. 2s. 1854.

l wrote you from Corinth the other day. APP
prng you Of the abandonment Of that post and OF tte
railroad east Of Lagrange. The troops are now here re-
organizing grand expedition southwark OF an mpor.
at character under Gen Sherman Our brigade Of the
10th Army Corps. consisting VI the iith th ana sZo
Iowa and the lsth New York under command Of Brig
Gen. A. j. smith, will form part Of the exped'ionary
army $500, o., .,.,
am not permitted to give details. The destination
of the expedition is contaband news. as are also ~
facts As 10 the humber Of troops plans ETC. Suffice II
70 say that the expedition about ready TO start and
that its object OF the greatest Importance toward
closing up the Rebellion in the Southwest. heavy
blow will be struck In All unex pected quarter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-05

,,n, which do not In the Transaction Of their legitimate
issue circulating notes, was clearly NE o,s %
Coprrrs To impose tar on tho dcpos" heid py a otn
bank nr houses limited where notes were issued oy the
amount Of such circulation. .,, .i.,
Saving, Institutions and associations transactins rguSI
hankng business aud receiving deposits from the eln'io
community pay check air. cannot claim sieP
ton by virtue Of style under which they are
Known OF called but will be required to make return o. u
10 pay the Of oneeghth Of one per cent on the average
amount Of all such deposits ~ A.. Ill
similar return and payment Will be required nom Oh
hanks associations corporations and individuals ISSUING no
for circulation as currency. but receiving deposits OF
msnev eubeet 10 payment On check dra Whether the
snount 90 recrved retained end used by the deposy o'
posted with other hank bank association of
alton. N ,....,,, la
The statement VIII the average OF all dePoils Ecu
during the six months whether from state Guy OF ,"
from other banks bankers or savings pAhAs o
posts for which certificates hav. been i-ucl e
self being virtually da't; and short every de
OF deposits which may be used by TIE uepo'taiS VI '
which l. may derive profits -. .... 49,, ,
Suoh balances IA the daily bnsne" he'wecn osAs
In nre, ,y and being sscertancd ara promptly setted a.
under hat l. Known tho clearing house system arc NOT
deemed taxable deposits. =, t,a..
OF Revenue at Washington, either by certificate Of
dpost If the susunt due with national bank authorized 10
receive H. Assistant Treasurer or designated depa
United States; more convenient, by slht ufi
on city where officer located or stu pfeiefied
the he made IN Treasury notes but IN all cases
At the risk and e pense Of the party sending ,
II. payment should be attended by sworn 'srn.h OF
tau due made upon Form So provided by the Conssioer
and FIVE cent crrfca stamp ahtcd meieto Inc r'Hfh
and payment required by law within thirty days succred
Ing the fret dsys Of April and October under ponay OF
$500 for default either PARTICULAR The postage on ell com
munica.ions must be prepaid