The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-03
THE WAR NEWS.

thence proceed TO Altoona 10 capture our for
ces there. We engaged them killing IS, and
woundng quite number and taking some of
them prisoners, among them three comm;sson-
ed officers. Our entire loss is only 10 wound
cd.
1t appears from dispatches read in the rebel
Congress, that several brigades have re-enlist-
ed for the war and strenuous efforts are being
made to initiate general movement TO that
effect Great complaints are made by the reb
eli soldiers against the mail regulations. letters
requiring fifteen days to 60 200 miles.
The dissatisfaction of Lees army in conse-
quencs of the reported reduction in their ra-
tons, has reached such point as 10 require
that commander TO issue general order ap-
pealing to their patriotism and their religion,
to prevent mutiny.
New York, Jan. %.
The HraIds Key West letter says State
government convention will meet at ST Au-
gustine, Florida, CD the lat of March re1t
4 special to the Commercial says:
From official data in the War Department
it ia ascertained that the whole number OF
troops that were enlisted for actual service in
the month of October, is 100000.
Louisville, Jan %.
Rumors still prevail Of preparations by the
rebels for an extensive invasion of Kentucky.
Military men persist in discrediting these ru-
mors but the popular idea is that they will
have 10 starvs or make this attempt for saliva
ton.
Washington, Jan. %.
The number OF rebel prisoners in our hands
is officially stated at 5000 officers, aud between
$4,000 and $4,000 enlisted men. All the reb-
81 prisoners in the Old Capitol will be taken
to Point Lookout tomorrow
Nashville, Jan. 26.
The enemy 5000 strong, attacked our gar
rison at Athens but after two hours fight were
repulsed. Our loss was 20, the enemys much
greater.
On the 9th, Col Miller bad a severe fight
this side of Florence, repulsing the enemy
Our loss is Is killed and IS wounded.
New York, Jan. 80.
Dispatches received at the War Department
from Gen. Kelly's command state, on Saturday
P. NJ, supply train on the way to Peters
burg was attacked by rebel force under Gen.
Rosser, and after a severe resistance on the
part of the escort was captured by the reb-
els
New York, Jan. 81
Captain Mann, commanding Federal gun
boat was captured at St. Francisville by rebel
cavalry scouts, and being recognized as an en-
gneer on the rebel gunboat Mckay, was sen
fenced to be shot
News from Baton Rouge reports the cap
ture Of a scouting party under Captain Earl
The same correspondent says an attack is ex-
pected at Port Hudson aud Baton Rouge
Large reinforcements have been sent there
New York, jan 81.
The HsrdIGs special from headquarters Of
Western Va, 3Oth has the following:
The command of Col. Thoburn, which CON-
prissd the garrison at Petersburg, is now all
safe Late last night be evacuated bis posi-
ton in consequence of receiving information
hat the enemy in force would attack him in
the morning.
The euemy attacked Petersburg this morning
with artillery. They made regular approach
es. and finally charged, but found no opposing
force.
Washington, Feb. l.
1t is ordered that draft for 100000 men
to serve for three years or during the war, be
made on the 10Th day Of March next for the
military service of the United States, creditug
and deducting therefrom so many as may have
been enlisted or drafted into the service prior
to the LIST day Of March, and not heretofore
credited
(SignedD A. LINCOLN.
It will be recoIlected that in October a cal
for 100000 men was made This number has
been about half filed By volunteering and re-
enlistments. The call now made for 100000, |
is interpreted by gentlemen acquainted with
military affairs, to include the above 100000, |
being in effect an additional call for 100000 |
men,
The volunteering is supposed to furnish at
present ~ average OF 2OOo men per day
An order Of the President makes credit or
deduction OF SO many as may have enlisted or
have been drafted prior to the lst Of March, at
which tina the $500 premium expires. When
these arrangements are completed the total
uumber Of msu in the army will be ha'f a MI
ion men
New York, Feb. l.
A special to the Pest, Washington, Feb. l.
'ays:
The new call for troops was rendered nee
essary by the recent advices from the South"
A dispatch from Russelsville, Ten, dated
40. n, says the enemy evacuated Tazewel
yesterday morning. retiring towards Cumber-
and Gap. Major Day occupied the place the
anne day, capturing some stores and property.
Washington, Feb. l.
A private dispatch, dated Cumberland, yes
erdsy, says there was Al engagement Satur-
ay afternoon lasting four hours IN Hardy r