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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
COPPERHEAD OUTRAGE IN MISSOURI
They ATTEND COURT SECRETLY ARMED.
ATTACK UPON UNARMED SOLDIERS.
Several Killed and Wounded On Both
Sides.
ST LOUIS, Tuesday, March %. 1864


A special dispatch to The Democrat from
Charleston Coles County says the Copperheads came
into that town to attend Court yesterday with guns
concealed in their wagons and armed with pistols.
Some soldiers in the Court House yard drawn into
an afrfay. and general fight occurred
The County Sheriff sprang from the Judges stand and
commenced firing pistol at Union men. Major York.
Surgeon Of the 54th Of the first victims The
Union men, being ounumbcred at the Courthouse, ran
to the houses and stores for arms. They were fired
upon frcm the windows.
len or twelve were wounded Col. Mitchell Of the
Ath Regiment badly wounded; Oliver Sales was
killed; James Goodrich, VIM. Hart, T. C. Jefreys, and
several soldiers belonging TO the 5ith were wounded
severely.
The saith Regiment arrived in the afternoon. and
formed on the square. Nelson Wells, the who fired
the first shot instantly killed John Cooper pris.
oner, was shot while trying to escape.
Col Brooks, with a squad of men, went in pursuit OF
the gang Of Copperheads about seven miles.
Capt. Williams has some twenty prominent Secesh
implicated in the affair under guard at the Court.
House. Col Mitchell had conference with the Hon.
o. B. Franklin and Judge Constable who seemed very
anxious that steps should be taken prevent further
outbreak
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two citizens who had been living at Lake City to enter
Jacksonville where they had formerly resided The re-
quest was granted.
Sergeant Finney Of Company B. and Private Patter.
son Of Company A, both of the Independent hassa-
chusetts Cavalry Battalion captured by the enemy
while making reconnaissance within his lines. The
same parties had twice before been a similar scout
and after having passed through and around the Rebel
camp succeeded IN coming away safely, bringing with
them much valuable information F!hney and Patter.
son are shrewd capable men, and their capture was an
unfortunate circumstance. The Rebel officer who came
with the flag of truce remarked that they were the
greatest kn0w-nothings he had ever met with. He
could not get word Of information from either and
of them invariably limited his answers TO short
yes" or mo-
Correspondence Of The New South.
PuATKA FLA. March l6, 1864
On the 9th inst. expedition left Jacksonville for
this place. arriving the following morning NO enemy
was found here Our forces are now intrcncbed and
hold the town. awaiting patiently for the enemy to come
and see us.
Reports from deserters and refugees say that Gen.
Paten Anderson is between here and Gainesville, with
10000 1900 Confederate troops. These reports
must be taken with large grain OF salt as the eredl
bility Of Florida oora-craekers is not wholly reliable
And vet tho enemy may be in considerable force In our
front and also along the line of the Fernandlna and
Cedar Keys Railroad.
We learn of a diaboca atrocty, that Chamberss
Cavalry committed on two negroes here something like
year or ago These negroes had run away from
Orange Springs had crossed the ST. Johns and were
trying to get TO ST. Augustine, for Union protection
They were unquestionably running away from their
were captured, brought here aud hung on tree near
the town They had civil or military trial had com.
mitted no crime, but were executod-simply TO put
down the Niger in Florida One Of these poor lei
lows was cut down before life extinct-buried alive
as il were and afterwards his head beaten 10 pieces
it'll muskets Such is life in the peninsula Of the Con
federacy.
The scenery here is beautiful, orange groves banana
trees pomegranates and other tropical trees and shrubs
abound. The bay south Of the town is magnificent
and the noble St. Johns is here full tree miles wide
Only four families were living here when our troops took
possession Of the They too poor or lazy 10
move elsewhere Pilatka had 500 nhabtants and four
large hotels 1t the head Of steamboat trade in the
interior OF florida. previous to the war.
On the 18th ult., one Of our gunboats captured nj
Lake George a small steamer called the Sumter, with
small quantity Of cotton rosn. and turpentlne. The
Sumter has been unoaded and sent 10 the lake again
in pursuit Of another Confederate steamer said 10 have
a large lot Of cotton upon her.
Our command, under Col. Barton, will advance this
morning TO feel the enemy and ascertain the correct
of reports as 20 his being in force Nothing else
new OF strange. IUpAL-CAN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.
Retrograde Movement by the Army Of the
Obio-strepgth OF Longstreef's Force
-speculstions ~ 20 Rebel Intentions
-Chnnges in Communicable Arrest
of Col. Wolford.
From Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent.
KNOXVILLE, March 90 1864.
All that l can convey TO the readers Of The
TRIBUNE Of movements in East Tennessee will probably
have ranspred by telegraph other means before this
reaches YOU deem il not "eontrsbsnd therefore. 10
-. .he Army Of the Ohio which for nearly week
actually the point of advancing to attack the Rebel
position at Bulls Gap, began retrogradc movement
on the 18TH and took up position at Messy Creek 1t
was deemed Ar q reason not TO be mentioned only a
prudential measure to retire the Army to point in the
rear where sudden dash Of the enemy could not sever
our connection with our base at Knoxville 1t is report
ed now that Longsreet hos about 1900 men, and that
he about mounting part OF McCaws Division Tor
the purpose OF making some hostile movement suspected
10 be denomination upon our rear On the 1iher
hand. Cen Garard commanding Department OF The
Clynch expresses the confident belief that the Rebels
contemplate an invasion of Kentucky.
Gen SclOfeld does not share his fears on that sub
ject while other good judges Of the Rebel indications
agree with Gen. Garrard Gen. Schoheld has returned
10 town. That portion of the army which Is stationed
at the Plains engaged in strengthening the works for
the protection NJ the bridge So lately finished at that
crossing. Predictions may wholly prove at fault but
Judging Of past campaigns up the Valley, II would be
natural to expect that the Rebel army viii follow up
retrograde movement and that we VIII sill lai
even TO the defe nses of Knoxvlernher than 20 fight
battle where nothing could be gained even by victory
in our present position.
1t IL needless 10 add that prudential motives alone
have dictated thls last mOieMtht-nol
sion of attack from the Rebels in Our front.
Some changes have recently occurred In commands
Dr. A. NJ Wilder late Acting Medical Director Of the
9Th Army Corps Is assigned TO duty Medical Director
OF the I'D Army Corps. Brig. zen N. ID. Manson
lately absent leave has returned 10 the Deparnen
Col Woford is here and is under arrest for alleged dis
oyal sentiments uttered in swotdpresentation speech
at Lexington The Colonel says bis speech was not
fairly reported and that he intends 70 bring out re-
sed and corrected edition. The Colonel is shaky on
the subject of the enrolment of negro troops; in other
words be is opposed to the measure and holds the alb
suId and injurious notions Of Kentucky on that subject
The Colonel has many friends here howeyef and there
little fear that he win be roughly handld for any IN
guarded words let drop in the heat OF excitement NO
man has shown more steady devotion TO the Union
cause or has been exceeded in sefdenia and galanJy
on the field lie has been seriously wounded Blk times
and has had sixteen horses shot under him IL battle
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
The Situation at Buli's Gnp-Thc Enemy
Preparing TO Evacuate, or Already
Moving-No Battle Expected-Difncnl-
ties Of Campaigning in the Tennessee
ynIIey-Longstreet and Hood Absent
Union Re-cnforcements Arriving.
From Our Special Correspondent

Prom Our Special Correspondent
KNOXVILLE. L. T.. March IL, 1864.
AS YOU have been advised by telegraph, from
time TO time Of the situation at the front 1t leaves but
little about which to write up 10 the present. Our ad
vance has been at Morrstown and its vicinity for sew
era days where supplies have been reaching them by
railroad and preparations making for still further
move upon the cnemys works at Bulls Gap. We have
for several DAYS heard the whistle Of the Rebel loco
motive ~ il arrived aud departed at the Rogers'iIe
Junction. The enemys headquarters are reported 70
he at Greenyle Citizens and scouts say that the Reb
els are now engaged in second and final distribution
Of the food LETT IN the country they occupy and that
everything on which to subsls the people aud the army
il exhausted All the prominent Rebels have been
moving away from Creenvlilc aud beyond Tor some
two weeks past which plainly indicates the Intention
of the Rebel army eyacuate upon the nTst
opportuny In fact. the slgps are that they are al
ready on the point of sudden and rapid movement
probably up the valley still further toward virginia:
Our cavalry pickets have kept pretty close watch
pron those of the enemy, and occasional skirmlshes
have taken place with but slight losses on either side
The situation Of the enemy is SUCH at Bulls Gap that
a comparatively small force can keep up iormdaoe
show while the body OF the troops are safely moving
away 900 is now believed 70 be the entire strength
Of the force in front the most ehectiYe and acte Po
ton being cavalry The railroad bridges at White
horn and Muddy creeks have been DESTROYED and the
rails and movable work along the road taken up so as
10 prevent our advance beyond the Gap. From inns
point 10 the Virginia line the formation OF the country
is not favorable for making stand particularly along
the line OF the railroad via Greenyille and Jonesboro
TO Carriers Station, where the ROAD crosses the a.
tauga river at the foot OF spur OF the Iron Mountain
The Rebel army, however, possesses the choice OF
another route Of retreat toward Rogersvie. ana up
the valley Of the Hoston TO Kingpor where the coun-
NY ,Gsds esos Se TyeT MI passage as dySs9 their
forcss by the two routes. Rebel cavalry would md
many opportunities to annoy our tanks by taking ad
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST.
Forrest with . Force OF 1000 Moving to-
ward Columbus, Ky.-Escape OF Prison.
crs Captured nj Union City.

CAIRO, Tuesday, March %, Is64
Forrest, with q force estimated at 1000, was
reported within eight miles Of Columbus, Ky, last
night They cut the telegraph lines between that place
and Cairo yesterday.
About 80 more prisoners captured at Union City ar
rived here last night They report that only $50 pris
oners were captured with Col Hawkins and parties Of
them escaping every day.
The steamers ST. Clond and Perry have arrived from
Memphis the 27th. They bring news of general in.
terest The St. Cloud had $50 bales Of Cotton, mostly
for Evansville.
The cd Wisconsin and 4th Illinois Veterans have
arrived, On route for home.
One hundred and fourteen sick in charge Of the SAM
tary Commission. up on the steamer ~ w
Thomas from New Orleans Five died on the passage
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
Naval Orders Of Punishment.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday. March 20, 1854
The following order has just been issued:
NAVY DEPARTMENT March o. 1864

The following ORDER mas just Deen ISSUED:
NAVY DEPARTMENT March %, 1864
CENTRAL ORDER No. 3I.-Ensigns X. $. Chew and u.
J. Blake having been reported 10 the Department for
going below during their watch without being regularly
relieved while on duty on board the United states
steam frigate Niagara Commodore Il. T. Craven com
handing and Lieut.. Commander Henry Erbin EIecu.
tive officer their appointments TO the grnde Of euten
ant for which they were recently nominated TO tie
senate and confirmed have been suspended.
For the same ofense tie appointments OF Acting I'm
sigma w = Dana T.. 4. Harrington, VIM. b. Hoff and
c. RathbOnc, have been revoked, and they have been
ordered 10 return their studies at the Naval Academy
at Newport, X. l., Us mdshipmen.
Acting Ensign r. G.. Irwin, who was attached to the
Niagara and was guilty Of the Oense OF Ovfrstaying
his time has been ordered to the United States steamer
Gllucus third rate with directions that be SHAH not,
FOR six months be permitted TO go out of that vessel
The Department cannot present the plea vi ignorance,
or that of usage on board the vessels at the Naval Acad
envy on the part Of these officers who. however young
have been long enough in the service to aspire to and
expect promotion If they had other source OF In
format they should have learned from the sct LOT
the better OF the Navy with which all per.
sons in the service must be supposed 10 be familiar that
10 leave his station before regularly relieved Is an
oense that subjects the person guilty OF 1: TO the pun
ishment Of death
II must indeed be obvious to the most ordinary intel
hgence that if officer cannot be trusted IN his watch
he has yet 10 learn the simplest practical duties OF his
profession and is untitled FOR station where the lives
Of Others well the honor OF his country may de-
pend on his vigilance and hdellty.
The leurnt course which the Department has adopted
in this case has been induced by the that
although the severe punishment which Court Mafuai
wOuld sdiudge might be eectuai as Warning yet
the Young officers In fault may with some reason plead
I'm extenuation Of their ofelse that they were hot duly
admonshed by those whose duty was to impress them
with proper Of discipline. OF the serious nature
and inevitable consequences OF the misconduct Is
NOT probable that 80 tny Of them would have erred
hsbituay on board the Niagara except from TINS cause
GIDEON WELLEs Secretary Of the Navy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
Naval Affairs.
THE COMMAND OF THE rRoS-cLAD PURITAl

THE COMMAND VI 1uB lRON-'LAD fIkTaN.
The Secretary of the Navy has given the COM
maud of the great onclad Puritan, in Of
completion Grcenpoint, and sister ship to the Die
tator to Commodore Radlord. This is the most eI
allied command at the disposal Of the Navy Depart.
ment The Puritan has twice the offensive power OF
the Dictator and will have four enormous guns instead
Of two. Commodore Radford has been the Commander
of the Brooklyn Navy.Ysrd for some years. He en-.
tered the service Missouri appointment on the lst
Of April 1925 and has consequently been in the Navy
nearly 40 years. lie Is years at having last
been Captain Of the sloop Dscotah, and was a
scboolmate Of Admiral Dahgren, Commodores Rowan
and Rogers, Captains Meade. Drnyton. and others.
TBB OCEAN IRON-CLAD PURITAN.
This vessel is rapidly preparing for her trip 10
Europe The inner shell Of her turet Is being taken
lis place on board the vessel Its slid along on CREASED
being wound on windlass by horsepower. The tur.
ret rests stationary on its ways till the rope is stretched
to a certain tension when 1t slips forward foot or
plates each inch thick. When 1t Is in place the
vessel 1t Is to be surrounded from top To bottom by
hoops each inches thick and IL inches wide; these
hoops being formed IN quarter sections, that four
pieces reach round the turret. These hoops not
pierced by bolt holes. but held in place by The outer
Shell Of the turre which Is inches thick built up Of
plates each sevenegths of an inch in thickness This
outer shell Is TO be put together Just above the urret
and then lowered into its place with the aid Of hydraulic
presses.
The following appointments have been made
in the U. S. Corps Of Marines:
Captain w. l.. shutteworth to be Major vice Major J.
Watson deceased First Lieutenant q. T. Houston. TO be
Captain the 9Th February, 1864, vice w L. Shueworh
promoted Second Lieutenant r. o. NJ Fora be Fret
Lieutenant from the 9th February 1884, vice @. " Houston,
70 tr Second Lieutenant In tho Marine Corps W. Muse
OF Maryland In his 2l year be Second Lieutenant Isaac
a. Wshburn. Of Maine. in his 2lst year. TO be Second
Lieutenant A. u. Young Of Massachusetts 20 yrun old to
be Second Lieutenant r. ID. Webster. Of New Hampshire,
"a years Old to be Second Lieutenont w Haverstck,
Of Pennsylvunis II years old 10 be Second Lieutenant
B. Bresse Of Illinois Il yeus 3D. 10 Be Bseepd LevttHADt
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
The Alexandra Case In the House Of
Lords.
The Conference on the Schleswig- Holstein
Question.
Conflicts Between French and Re-
man Troops
Cotton Advanced--Breadstufs Steady.

The Inman steamer City of Manchester,
Capt Halcrow which left Liverpool at p. m. on the
10TH and Queenstown the nth March, arrived here
this morning bringing day later from Europe
The Africa reached Liverpool at about o'clock on
the morning of the l4th and the Heca Oh the after
Of the same day.
The Virginia arrived at Qeenstown at lop m on tho
l4th
The City Of London arrived of Cape Clear at 10 m.
ON the 10th.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
xxxvIIIth CONGRESS-. FRS, Session
SENATE. WASHINGTON. March %, 1864.
NAvY-YARD AND DEPOT.

Mr.. CowAN (Un., Pa introduced bill to
establish Nayy-Yard and Naval Depot on the Della
River 1t provides for the selection of the location
BY u commission Of scientific men, none Of whom
shall own land within 80 miles Of the Delaware RIVER
the decision Of majority of whom. when approved BY
the Secretary of the Navy and the President shall be
final.
Referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs
INDIAN POSSIBILITIES.
Mr.. RAMSEY (Un., MINI presented bill appropriate
ing money not exceeding $3.50 600 for the payment OF
further expenses in suppressng the Indian hosttes
during 1862
Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
THE DEATH OF OWEN LovEJoY.
The proceedings and Resolutions of the House in ref
erence TO the death the Hon. Owen Loyejoy late a
member Of that body, were communicated to the
Senate.
Mr. TRunBULL Gun. I'll. } paid a brief tribute to the
character Of the deceased in life which, he said would
be Endorsed by the people Of Illinois, not only account
of bis consistency the question Of AntlSlayery but
other vital questions Mr. Loyeioy did not live long
enough the great object Of his life accomplished
the entire abolition of Slavery He lived long enough
however to the initiative steps Of this great end
Like the great Jewish captive he lived long enough TO
catch glimpse OF the promised land. Mr.. Lovel1y
statesman, afectionate husband and father, and
what could be said Of him. There was no other
consolation for his bereayed family and friends except
that which came alone from the hand above.
Mr. TRUMRULI, in conclusion, offered the usual reso.
lutions Of sympathy and coincidence.
Mr.. PoAEROY Un Kansas would pay brief tribute
10 the memory of he learned TO love long ago. lie
was the valued and tried friend Of tho people Of his
State during period when such friendship was nvalu
able During the long and trying Of 1915 and 1876
his hands, and others like his sustained the people OF
Kansas in their struggle for freedom.
Mr.. SUkyER (Un., MassD said IL was proposed TO ad
journ now in respect TO the memory of the deceased,
but could the wishes Of the late representative prevail
the Senate would sit and perfect for the abo
iton Of Slavery such an act would bemore acceptable
20 him If living than any words Of compliment, for he
was man of deeds not words and in the language Oi
oriental writer Words the daughters Of Earth
deeds the OF Heaven" 1t would be in vain that
passed tributes To Mr. Lovejoy if we do not heed
his voice and pass resolutions against Slavery. The
deceased positive and faithful legisa.
tor-when other men were timd he was unhesitating
Though he q hater Of Slavery he o steadfast
lover Of his whole country The place vacated BY the
lamentod departed viii be hard to fill.
The resolutions were then adopted, and the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
The Conference.
The Morning Pc,

The Morning Post remarks that 1t is certainly
more probable than otherwise that the Danish Cabinet
may assent to Conference in principle but t IL equally
ikeI. that s.~;-t-~--s al La cioesed By fcserva.
tons unpaatabe 10 the Germans precisely the Ger.
have appended conditions TO their OF
armstice which are utterly unacceptable by tho
Danes
damp the spirit Of the Danes and induce them 10 sub
init ~ the German invaders.
The Daily Nens says the British Government seems
disposed TO sacrifice Denmark in the chance u
securing momentary and fllacious peace.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
The Dano.German War.

No additional fighting is reported.
The Austrian loss in the engagement OF the eth OF
March at Veile is stated at los.
Four civilians were executed at Vee for attempting
to assassinate Austrian soldiers aud the inhabitants
had been ordered deliver up all arms. &C, their
possession.
The entire reserve Of the Austrian navy had been
called out.
The authorities Of Hamburg were terrifying tie
entrance OF the Ebe.
The Prussian Government had issued formal regula-
tons to be observed by Prussian cruisers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
PBc n THE Army OF THE POTam a n
Review OF Troops BY Lfeut..Gen. Grant
and Gen. Meadc-Enthusiasm Of the
Soldiers.
HEADQUARTERS AMY oP THE PoroNAc,
Tuesday. March, ~, 1864.

Gen. Grant accompanied by Gen. Meade, re-
viewed the LIST Corps (now portion Of the th) this morn
ing, Culpepper. While passing along the line.
they greeted with the most enthusiastic cheers
Gen. Merrits cavalry division was also reviewed the
whole presenting fine appearance. The I'd Corps was
have been reviewed this afternoon but heavy rain
setting in which still continues the review was post
poued.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
The Canvass In nneetieut-Disg raecfaI
Cenducs Of Copperheads.
cial Disps,ch to The n. Y. Tribune

Special Disps,ch to The n. Y. Tribune
HARTFORD. Tuesday. March %. ls6i.
We had great meeting here last night. The
Copperheads Kissed to their hearts content but We
bore it gracefully because at every mention Of George
Washington. Thomas Jefferson. and Gen. Grant they
Kissed louder and louder Sepents that they are they
were true to their blood and race.
RICHARD BUSTED
RvYvs i. ASpRlwa
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Third New.Jersey Cavalry.
TRENTON. Tuesday, D


The Sd New-Jersey Cavalry Regiment was
reviewed this morning by the Governor and then left
for Washington crossing the Delaware at this point
They 20 as far as bristol to-day reach Kensingon TO-
morrow, and pass through Philadelphia on Thursday
The regiment 10 100 strong and the finest yet sent
from New Jersey. Col Morrison 10 IN Command
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
DEATH OF CAPT. Ms. WILSON.

At meeting of the commissioned officers OF
the q3d N Y Veteran volunteers at their headquarters,
II was unanimously resolved thaS the death Of Hiram &
Wilson. Captain Of the sd Regiment, has caused
rreparabe loss; that he generous and honorable
friend genial companion, and a chivalric officer.
Touching remarks made by Col. John :. Croker
Capt. w. J. Johnson Capt. D. L. Barnard aud Lieut..
W. L. Bramhall.
Capt Wilson about 20 years of age, firm patriot
and true soldier He formerly resident Of Wash.
ington County. Steps wcre'taken To erect monument
10 his memory.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30

10 soldiers, recruited IN Massachusetts, Tor
various regiments arrived in Jersey City yesterday by
the all River boat aud took the for Washington
They were under the command Of Capt Heddng Of the
oath Massachusetts. While at the depot. at.
tempted TO furnish the soldiers with liquor and being
caught in the act received astgaon at the hands Of
oft
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
EyLISTMRN


About 30 veterans, and ~ new recruits wer
paid their bounty money at the Committees Headqua
ters yesterday.