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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

~ Col. Jcnnison has been placed
under arrest, for disobedience of orders.
We believe be was never distinguished
for anything except doing pretty much
as be pleased. We have not learned
whether bis present offence is military,
political, or personal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

New YoRK LEDaER.-This paper has
established . reputation. and requires no
blowing to recommend it to the public
1t employs none but 6rst.class talent, and
has q circulation never before attained
by . literary paper. 1t deserves it. The
prospectus, in another column, tells its
story in q few words, and says all that
10 necessary upon the subject.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

~ 1t is aushoritatively announced
that Governor Crawford. during his term
of Office, will reside in Topeka. Let oil
tie State congratulate Topeka. A Gov
ernor is elected at last. who will reside
and spend his money in Topeka!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

CHRIsrMAs.-It will be here Sunday.
with old Santa Claus, Kriss. Kringle,
Bell. Snickle. and all the rest Of them /;
and we have turkey gobbler promised
rs. AMsrry Christmas. aa
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

~ Wolsey says: "Let all tbs snds
thou aimest at. bs thy Gods. thy Coun-
try's, and Truths" The rebels are liv-
ing MP to the sdvice-they are aiming
at their country's end.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

EE Gen. Cheatham told some of the
Federals that Hood had orders to 60 to
Nashville. or to He'll. His back is turn
ed ON Nashville, and his face Southwark. /.
Whittier 10 be bound mE.h d.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

"a The public have been told. long
ago, that the rebel General Hardee was
killed in ono Of the battles in the vicinity
of Atlsnts. Now, we are told. he COM
mands the rebel forces at Savannah.
About how many lives has this hardy
General
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

GRANr's ARMY BUILDING WINTER
QUARTERS The Petersburg Express an
nonnces that tho enemy have commepced
building winter quarters around that city.
anil are pushing them ahead rapidly. 1t
says:
These quarters extend from point nsar
ths river beyond tho Weldon railroad
some distance in the rear of their fortifi
cations. These preparations have been
postponed as long as practicable, with
the hope. no doubt. that the armv would
he wintered in the comfortable honses Of
Petersburg and Richmond. Grant has
eventually discovered the futlity Of such
hopes. The wooded country in this sec
tion has long since been thinned out by
the demand for fires. end the building oi
winter quarters will. no doubt. clean out
all the remaining timber Of any value.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

Coles County. Illinois. of Copperhead
notoriety, redeemed itself at the recent
election. giving an average majority for
the Union ticket Of $50 against 307 ma
jority for the Copperhead candidate for
State Treasurer two years ago-a gain
Of 996. Gen. Oglesby runs far ahead
of the ticket, receiving 7l9 majority.
This is the verdict Of Coles County rp-
on the murder of Union soldiers by Cop.
perbeads in Charleston last spring.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

Friday last was the eighty. first ami
versary of the evacuation of New York
city BY the British srmy in 1888. Evsc-
ustion Day was formerly made the oc-
casion Of great rejoicings. but now salutes
were fred and the veterans of 1912 pa
rsded- nothing more.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

CoMISe To IT'S SENSES The Louis-
vile Journal-whose plocIivities have
been scmi-secesh-on the day after the
election. very sen,ibly said
"Whatever may be the result of ysster-
days election, let us al resolve to stand
BY the Union. and BY the man upon
whom the choice of the majority has
fairly fallen" fa
It has been long time, however,
coming to the conclusion. .fs
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

~ The papers report good sleighing
in Colorado. We see that Chivipgton's
men have "slsysd" large number Of
Indisns. f
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

They LIKE A Coon rIeHrEa.-Ths
Ciucinuati Commercial says: Gen. shsr-
msn, BY making war in deadly earnest
upon the rebels, has secured their respect.
Gentlemen who were captured By For
rest the other day on the Tennessee rivsr.
say the rebels are almost enthusiastic
about Sherman. He has whipped them
so well this summer. and hss made. 90
many fiery tracks through Dixie mat
shey, believe in him." -...r...
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22
EXECUTIVE MANSION, !
w ashington, July 18. !
To ,chom 1t mag Concern.

TO iDhona II mag COncern.
ANY proposition which embraces the
restoration Of peace. the integrity of the
whole Union, and the abandonment of
slarery. and which comes by and with
an authority that can control the armies
now at war against the United States.
will be received and considered bv the
Executive Government of the United
States, and will be met by liberal terms
on other substantial and collateral points.
and the bearer or bearers thereof shall
have safe conduct both ways.
A. LINCOLN.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

~ Gen. A. L. Lee. we see by the
papers, has arrived in Washington. We
are cofideut he has no well-filled carpet
sack, the loss of which would ruin many
q poor man in Kansas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

ID,Ho DEMncRATic Idaho has elect
ed Democratic Delegate to Congress by
over 600 majority. The Virginia En-
terprise says:
Idaho is overrun with thieves. gamh.
lers. hishwaymen. guerrillas and mur-
dersrs. l Is the home of the ontlaw,
the paradise Of crime. the lair Of the ps-
capei conyicts Of every State. Outside
the confines Of the lower regions. better
materials Tor the form alton of Peace
Democratic partv csnnnt he fnund than
in Idado. The lines were fairly drawn
between the honest men and rognos Of
the Territory. and the latter were found
to ontuumber the others Hence we are
bv no means surprised to learn that Ida
no has gone Democratic >"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22
How Belmont ssExhaustcd'' his Vote
New YoIK, November 9.

Editor Tribune:
At the present time of writing. A P. N
1--WE have met the enemy and they are
ours" Isn't it glorious? This best joke
Of yesterday was the challenging of Bel.
mont. He had waited an hour snd-a hall
in his carriage to vote. and finally, when
his vote came. poor Dutchman challeng-
ed him. on the ground that he had bets
out. contrary to the statute. Belmont.
with all his brass. could not swear to the
contrary. and drove away without voting
The Republicans are wild. The greatest
old .orchlight procession ever heard of we
shall hsve Friday night.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

It is reported that the Government VIII
again be urged. this winter. to muster
ont of service large number OF Brlgs-
dier and Major Generals. whose appoint
ments have been secured BY political ser,
vice. and who have never been pepp'rsd
under rebel FIRE. Such action. If sdopt-
ed. will necessarily carry out OF ssrv,ce .
multitude Of aids. adjussnts and Others
who hold staff positions.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

It is said that . wealthy Democrat ct
Washington had three rooms fitted up.
intending to invite ex-Presidents Pierce.
Fillmore and Buchanan to occupy them
next March, when they should visit
Washington to see Mcclellan inaug-
urstsd. asahu: adi Isl8a aaa ~. 81 aii
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

The Commissions Of Internal Rsvs-
nus has decided that parties selling
Drske's Plantation and Hostetter's Bit.
ssrs nnst take ont . liquor dealers L.
eenss.: gsUi ss3isJ ..lsssb ss,s, .l.t,,.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

A HORRIBLE CosFEssIoN.-The rebel.
make no secret of their infamous treat
ment of Union prisoners The Raleigh
IN. G. Progress says: "Since the es-
tablishment of the prison at Anderson
vile. Ga, last spring. 10000 Yankee
prisoners have died and been buried
there. The prisoners at no time exceed.
ed 10000. Their, graves are marked
with Numbers. and registry is kept in
the prison. representing the name, regi-
ment, and State"
The Presidents Message. as printed in
the Congressional Globe. contains this
sentence In reference to the leader Of the
rebellion: ''He would accept nothing
short Of the severance of the, Union, prs-
eisely vhot we ssiH not and cannot g;ire. -
The Message. as printed in the New Y ork
and Western papers, omits the italieissd
portion. - aH -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22
In q speech at Providence. r. l.. last
IN aalr Gonaral R.,.n1iI La r.;I.

In speech at Prnviience. r. l.. last
week. General Burnside said:
II believe onr armies have made Sc
cure Judgments at most important points
in the Sonth. and it only needs patience
and confidence on the part of people to
bring sbont the desired resnh. by estsb-
fishing the antboriiv of government at ell
important points. Small marauding par
ties will exist for years. but the main
armies will soon be broken mp. and then
will commence the establishment Of free
schools and free labor. the result OF which
viii lie in 8 few years cheering to all
lovers Of liberty. civilization anil re-
ligion."
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

"To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. 1T is
well to look back at land marks. Abra-
ham Lincoln's ITO whom it NAV con-
cern." is one of them. History will en-
balm it. 1t is the ultimate of our civil
contest:
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

A THoUaHr.-Ths poet so truly says:
"wen ordered home nan's best delight 10 make,
And swee,eessll the tolls of human life;
This be the female dignity and praise"
He should have added, and to make nice
white bread and biscuit, which she can
only do by using the Chemical Saleratus.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

J TIE ResuLf-Tbe Boston printers
strike has resulted in breaking up sne
Union. throwing many men out Of "or,
who can hardly afford 10 remain idle. ana
establishing great deal Of i'll feeling 70.
ward the craft on the part OF the puolsns
ers, whose business the strikers sttsmP:ss
to costrol. Tho result is exactly hA'
that in New York. s.aGa ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

.gB-asiq 10 siDsis4 81 "a
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-22

0aal 10 s7li 9isr--1o3i --s--t-na
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

TAxEs AID PEicEs ~ lsl4. The Con-
gress which met in 1874. (the second war
sith Engiand.) leyied a tax Of from one %
hfiy dollafs on carriages, twenty cents Or
gallon on distilled lqaor.. in addition b
the existing license on .tills. one hundred
per cent. on auction duties sn incrcase of
City per cent on postage. direct tax %
t'V n.I..n0 f.'n-. .rau rs-fir-. One dollar
al % la.i ler taH pig iron ard rolled iron.
one dollar, nails. one cent Der po1nd /.
oarls. CTS pr cenf. of their val-e f,f.se-
CD. tEenty pr cent, hats. caps anI 1mbrel-
las. eight pr cent. beer. a.. porter. gold
ani silver vsre. "a pr cent. hides. sEln..
stiiies. brides. lrattrr. boois and shoes.
Eve pcr cent. paper. thr,e per cent one
dollar on silver vstrbes. aaI from one dob
lar t1 one hsnlred dollars on c,cry housc-
bold e.taal.shurnf. aerorltng io value
Thc Oacsll Dispatch copies flle following
from Co., Caycnosa Pilot of Deoeu.5er ~.
ISIS Do vil be- seen thst during tbs is,t
var vilh Great BRIAN tir prices oiart.- .-Ie.
af every GAY consanpiiou couespor Jed
s.fh those W. DDS pay.
Wfhoat any unusual drain of the mar
re-. or ue- apprehensions of soarcf,. ari
vith suppiy equal fo shat vii BE- oorsss-
81 Ia the rosntry for TO ysars q, ~ .8r-
80 Calculation. many articles have ben
raised by tle mama oi sf.ccuisiion o. more
taan three tiucs their foruier prics. snd
higher than any iust or rrssonsbLe circula-
ton can althor.xe or uarranf. Tea. vhirh
Formerly soii af ninety cents or a doIs-. b.
no- from - o. $50 rcr POND. sarsr.
Formerly .. e. 30 go. - no. So per 80.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

Prom an exchange Paper ve cut the TO-
loving .-The new metal mAgnesiuni ai-
tracts great attention in tl,e scientifc u5rid.
and promises TO become highly seryiceable
n I'm. and aluiosi fbc lighfnes. Of cork.
Oue 81 lts properties is that it burns not on
ly Lie steel wire IN oxygen. but In ths open
ar. and 9TH a light 90 intense that it can
oc seen ~ miles 81 sea. IL !. IN intensity
all but sunshine. and can be ussd .n taxing
Photograph. A bt of wne. ErLied in
candle. hghts up room With vonderful
brliiancy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

No UsE RArrTSo. Up on the Salisbury
roAd. just outside Of the to~a. there is n
cemetery. the broad gate Of Which /, sell
dom closed. just AZ the entrance isare-
ceiving tomb with high front and iron door.
50 much for The - scene Times. 1864.
NeighbOr l.. % eAlled Tor tie want Of
better name. had been ogi Of town and on
his Say home. During his absence be bad
indslged somewhat IN those ibAfions Which
j. ebriate. Approaching the cemetery. he.
s1PPosing the tomb 20 be tavern. drove
bis team. and. hitebing his horse 70 the
gate. walked lsisurely to the iron door
and commenced knocking. The length Of
time which he inue1 knocking deponent
saith not he only knows that gentleman
driving BY jasi st dusk. had has curiosity so
aroused BY the scene. thar b. halted, and
inquire % the man in search Of the land
lord under difSealties. What be was about.
- Tryin' 20 wake the folks in here
can't rouse 'em-sbouid think they we're al
dead
Why. this Is cemetery. SIR. and YOU
Are rspP'''g AZ the door Of tomb
." Am !. = said the man. Who took tbe in
fornation very cody. then / guess It's
no Use raPPing any lOnger.- and of be
wez;.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

GESEEaL ANDERSON. Being unerpect-
edly called 70 speak in a religious meet
ing. General Anderson said.
" Ny friends. stand before youa SOL
der. 80 broken do~n ia heAlth that nv
Physieians forbid my speaking in public.
buf IN this sacred place cannot forbear
saying that am not only a soldier for NV
country. bot ! am also a soldier lor jesus.
Ho~ ~onderfully be has protected and di-
rected me, At Fort Sanpter was among
strangers. having been but recently assign
Ell 90 that post. The rvbenion had lust
broken out. did not know 70 whom /
could talk safely. had no resource but
20 pray to God. and I aid pray 70 him. and
be brought me ihr-ugb. No thanks arr due
20 me al thanks sre due 20 him. Nv
Friends. II could see all our people turn TO
God. then ! should have better hope that
this var woold soon end. Itisnot the arm
Of f'esh that can save ~. Let me entreAt
you' my beloved eountryuen. 20 pray that
God vii belp Us"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

PErsTDESr LrNooLS. In a speech AZ n
dinner given IN Boston 20 The OAkcers Of
the kearssge. Hon Edward Everett re-
sponded 70 a sentimcut 10 honor q Pres
dent Lincoln. lie aid that IN NJ one
qualify. either a. a saan or President. vas
President Munroe superior 70 Abraham
Lincoln. In intellectual ability he va the
eqnal of Jndge Dougias. And his con-
scientioas discharge Of hi. high trust. b..
KIND hearted ness. we're the theme of the
oraior's fnc-t comPl's'ertary remarks. Al
ludIng % the stories Of the President's
uncouth manners. he described a dinner
given a. the Getiysburg commcmoration. AZ
~h'ch many Distinguished gentleman. for
eigners and Amerioans. we're present. and
said Mr.. Everett % IN gentlsuAnly ap-
Pearsnce, manners, and conversatiou. be
was the peer Of any man AZ the table
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02
VOLUME 80, NO. 8.

Salt. last year at forty-two cents. i. now
si.75 per busbci. Molasse-. formerly for
iy-hse eeOts. Is 80 per gallon. Coffee.
Formerly from hiteen 10 twenty oeuts. i. At
iorty cents pr Pon-d. Pepper. aIlspioe.
Se-. are about double and every other Ar
tieie raised from their former value. We
mention wholesale prices
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

A psriiuaouious "a caPtain ansvering a.
coupia infs % BE men that TIE brrad 80,
bal. sHclsimcd. '' What, compisia ~ yosr
breal tlat h. made frorn f5srY Wh,t d.
fou think oi TIE Apostic.' they eat sbc-
hrvsd' nai. frosa old boots snd shoss"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

SAYS a Ncw Orleans corrrspon lent (.
Camphelfs slave I.en is no- q rei.el PRISON.
Get In lar yc'seif. s,ii colorvd woman.
a. she az the rslel prisoners fIne INTO
che old Pen. use to PVT ss IN dsr. Get
dar yc.ef nov De Lords co-sis' sure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

Miss Lovely ssys the na'es a-. n NJ a.
eount from the tine e. isiies stop kissing
them A. infant. en- fhey Kiss them sgain a.
lovers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-02

A Contemporary. noticing The marriage Of
of q deaf and dumb couple. uishss then an-
speakabie bliss
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-03

ment of Deputies by inspectors. The
practice is gaining among inspectors in
large cities to appoint assistants, who are
not secure. The commissioner decide.
that this practice is illegal, and hereafter
will not be allowed.
The Secretary ofwar has decided that
aid-deoanps, appointed under act of July
nth, 1852, whether from the line Of the
army or from civil life, be considered from
the first of their appointment as Officers
of volunteers, assigned to duty, which re-
ouires them to be mounted, and as such are
entitled during the time they are employ.
ed on such duty to receive under the above
mentioned act the pay, emoluments and al
lowances of Cavalry officers of same grade
respectively, without the additional allow.
snce of s24 per month.
Campaign documents are being sent out
by both parties to sore extent though up
to this time efforts in this direction do not
come up the point which the former Pres
idential campaign witnessed.
The Union Congressional Committe
have been sending to the country, for the
past month, about 1000 copies daily, and
their efforts in this behalf are to be large
ly increased.
The National OoPperhead Committee,
in this city, have sent out only about 4o,-
900, all told.
The Republican Committee is being
thoroughly organized.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-03
FOREIGN NEWS.


AAL1fAA5 aug. 4.
The steamer Hecla from Liverpool 23d,
via Queentown 24th, arrived here this
morning.
Her da es are thres days liter than have
already been received,
The Times city article says:
Frankfort advises show q loss of faith in
United States bonds, large sales having
depressed prices to 80, which Is 3 per cent.
below last quotations from New York.
The Daily News says there are rumors
of projected Confederate loan.
Order has been restored. No rioting
since the 18th.
LIVERPOOL, August 2b.-Ootton closing
irregular with previous quotations.
Breadstuffs quiet and steady.
Provision market dull except for
lard which is hrmer.
Produce market, generally, quiet and
steady.
ST. JOHNS NEW FoUNDLAND, VIA PoRI
HOOD Steamship Caledonia, from Glasgow,
passed Cape Race this evening.
Her adVices are two days later, but do
not contain any thing of importance.
Advices received from Frankfort
state that recent facts have suddenly
begun to disturb the eager faith of in
vestors in United States Bonds,
1t was known at Frankfort that many
German orders have been countermanded
and that the new November dividend may
| be lost.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-03
Associated Press Report,
OCCUPATION OF ATLANTA.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAsHNoToN, Sept. 2-s ?. NJ.
To Major General Dir:
This Department has received intelli-
gence this evening that General Sherman's
advance entered Atlanta about noon to-
day. The particulars have not yet been
received, but telegraphic communication
during the night, with Atlanta direct, is
expected
1t is ascertaiped, with reasonable
authority, that the naval, and other credits
required by the act of Congress, will
amount to about 100000, including New
York, which has not been reported yet to
the Department, so that the Presidents
call of July 18th, is practically reduced to
800, 900. men to meet, to take the
place of the first new enlistments
in the navy; second, the casualties
of battle, sickness prisoners and deser-
tions and third, the hundred days troops,
and all others going out of service this
Fall. 100000 new troops, promptly fur
/ nished, are all that Grant asks for the cap
ture of Richmond, and to give finishing
blow to the rebel forces yet in the field
the residue of the call would be adequate
for garrisons in forts and to guard all th'
lines of communication and free the eoun
try of guerrillss, give security to trade
protect commerce and travel, and restor
peace, order and tranquility in every State
GSignedL L. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-03
FROM GEORGIA & TENNESSEE.


NEW YORK, Sept. 2.
The Bristol, East Tennessee, Gazette,
of 25th, says:
The Union cavalry which charged into
Rogersville, captured Hon. j. G. Haskill,
Colonel Walker, Lieutenant Blevins, and
the Provost Marshal, together with nine
teen privates.
Three of the prisoners were shot in cold
blood by deserter from the rebel navy.
In themean time artillery had been
sent from Knoxville to the vicinity Of Bulls
Gap, whilst heavy force Of cavalry ad-
vanced in that direction.
On Tuesday they attacked the rebels
who fell back to Murfreesboro.
We learn that the Yankees are within 8
few miles from KingsPort.
The Gazette ssys:
Intelligence from East Tennessee repre-
sents the condition of our people in that
county as becoming more and more dis
tressing.
The Petersburgh express says:
The Yankees have routed the COnteder-
ates at Jonesboro, and are destroying the
railroad north and south Of the town.
They intend to hold the position al
Jones6oro 50 as to compel Hood to fal
back.
The Yankee force is estimated at from
IL, 600 to $4,000.
Jackson's cavalry had attacked them
and the fight was still going on.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-03
SIBERIAN IN ATLANTA.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 2.

NASHVILLE, Sept 2.
General SheFman'S advance entered
Atlanta this morning at II o'clock.
The whole Federal force will enter to-
day.
Several miles of the Nashville & Chat
tanOoga railroad were burned by Wheeler's
forces yestesday.
Rousseau drove the rebel force within
three miles of Lavergne late yesterday ar
ternoon with stubborn resistance.
Late intelligence reports Wheeler's col
umn left Murfrsesburo pike, going to the
right at 10 o'clock, the rest about o'clock,
| the whole force moving for the Tennessee
| and Alabama railroad in the direction oi
Franklin. Rousseau is in close pursuit
Persons just in from Franklin, report that
town in the hands of Whe.lers forces, he
having entered and captured it last night
Par -iculsrs are not yet received.
Our casualties In yesteId4y's skirmishinf
were killed, and 81 or 55 wounded.
A small body of rebels fred on a traiI
on the Tennessee and Alabama railroad
at Brentown, miles from here.
The rebel loss yesterday, was 8 killet
and Is wounded. We captured numbe
, of prisoners.
No telegraph communication south {
this point. The river is falling.