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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-12-08
EBEySEURG MAILS.

MAlLS Aht'lh f.
Eastern, daily, at ia O'Clock, A. N.
Western, at 123 o'clock, a. VI.
MAILS CLOSE.
Eastern. dailv, at o'clock, P. N.
Western. at o'clock, P. NJ.
Egg~The mails from Butler Indiana, ,Strongs-
town, &C, arrive on Thursday of each week,
81 o'clock, P. N.
Leave Ebensburg on Friday of each week,
at S i. VI.
ssa. The mails from Newman's Mills, Car
roIltown, &c, arrive on Monday, Wednesday
md Friday of each week, at o'clock, p VI.
Leave Ebensburg on Tuesdays, Thursdays
rad Saturdays, at o'clock, A. N.
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THANKSGIVING DISCOURSE.
The Dealings Of God with Our
Nation.

A SERMON DELIVERED IN THE PRESBYTERIAlS
CHURCH, EBENsBURG, ON THANKSGIVING DAY,
NOV. "a, 1864, BY REV. j. s. LENNON.
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Correspondence.
ERrNGnupc hop .

Correspondence.
EBENsBURG, NoU. &c, 1864.
REV. J. S. LEMMoN-Dear Sir !: Having had
the pleasure of hearing your discourse on the
oath inst, and believing that the cause of re-
lig;on as well as of our country would be
promoted by a more general diffusion of it,
would respectfully request copy for publi-
cation. Very respectfully,
RICH. JONES, JR. GEO. II. READE,
Z. J. MILLS, JOHN THOMPSON,
Z. ROBERTS, JOHN WILLIAMS,
D. II. ROBERTS, LEMUEL DAVIS,
d. J. JONES, E. HUGHES,
THOS. j. LLOYD, GEO. j. RODGERS, Il
DANIEL o. EVANS.
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EBENsDURG, Dec. l, 1864. j
GENTLEMEN: Your note of the Goth ult. has
been received. In response to your request,
l herewith transmit to you copy of the dis
course referred to. If you think the cause of
our common Christianity and of our bleeding
country would be promoted by its publica-
tion, it is at your service. With much re-
spect, Yours, J. S. LENNON.
To Messrs. Geo. NJ Reade, John Thompson,
John Williams, and others.
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Tho Richmond Enquirer and the New y ork
tncendinry Plot.

Baitimore, Dee. 5.-The Richmond EsQuIaEn Of
Saturday last has an editorial article on the late
fires in New York, ridicullng tho affair, aud con-
eluding as follows;
OF courIe IL was q rebel inoondlary plot. Did
not they hre On Font sumter where nOatcd the
'Old Flagf" A morality that does not RESTRAIN
violence to she emblem of the ''est government"
etc etc, will hardly bo proof against the sin Of
burning hotels. Nothing can be clearer thsn the
proof Of the completely of Mr. Davis In the burning
OF sttempts 10 burn some half dozen hotels In New
York. We have never read anything moro truly
"Yankec!sh" than this whole We arc very glad ~
see that all the Southern refugees are required W
register themselves. II General Dix wall hang
them lie Will do 4 service To our cause. act Of
cowardly sucaks who have deserted their country
ar not above burning hotels. We hope Gen. Dix
will hang every mothers son Of them.
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From Washington.
The Supreme Court-Orssnixaiiou ef Con-
gress-President's Message, etc.


Wdshinetor, Dee. 6.--Ai noon to-day, The hour
for the meeting Of the Supreme Court, Associate
Justice Wayne, the senior member u the Bench.
announced as no quorum was present. no business
could be transacted, and the Cour, adjourned ull
tomorrow. Therc were present Associate justices
Wayne Of Georgia Grer, of Pennsylvania, Clif-
ford, Of Maine; Lcvsyne, Of Ohio, aud Miller, Of
Iowa The sbsentocs wcrei Associate justices
Nelson, Of New York Davis, Of Illinois, tseriously
ny and Catron, Of Tennessee. Tomorrow, there
will be meeting Of the Bar, to prepare resolutions
on the death Of Chief Justice Taney, which will be
preseuicd ct the opening Of the Court. No sppoint-
ment Of Chief Justice has ye, been made.
Both Houses Of Congress to-day appointed
Committee 70 wait upon the President and inform
him they were ready 10 receive any communica =
tion he might be pleased 70 make. Du, they al.
Journcd before the Committee had time To return
with an answer. IL being understood smong the
members. that the message would no, 10 sent n
to-day. II is asccrtainod from one Of the Commit
,oe, that the President informed them ho would
transmit It 70 Congress- Tomorrow, ., one O'Clock.
Tho Report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury on the
finances was placed In the printers hands today.
'Hious Rohheiuen to-day IN inc house, gave Ho-
ice under the rules Of their intention introduce
bills on the following named subjec,si
by Mr.. Julian, of Indiana, providing for the for.
fci,ure OF the fec of rebel land holders, and pre-
scribiue an oath Of loyalty to s persons practicng
law In the rebel States.
by Mr.. Stevens, Of Pa, to regulate the value Of
money to prohibit tho expectation OF gold and
silver coin to proven, gold and oliver coin aud
bullion from bcng paid or accepted for greater
value than their deal current vAlus> or preventing
any note OF bill issued by the United 6tatea from
being received for . smaller sum than Is thcrein
specified also bill supplemcntslto the act "
june s0th, 1864, % far tho same effects
tobacco aud scgars. by Elijah Ward. of
New York, 70 repeal 50 much Of section
~ of the Internal Revenue Act Of March Ith, 1894,
as imposes an additional ux Of 10 cents Q gallon
upon spirits Imported prior 10 the passage OF that
law. ny Mr.. Spslding, Of Ohio providing for the
establishment of q navy yard at Cleveland, Ohio
and bill spproprsting share Of the pubic lands
for the benefit OF such soldiers and sailors in the
regular and volunteer service Of the United States
an shall be rallied around the flag Of tue Union 10
the war Of the rebellion, whether natives natural.
iEed citizens aliens, aud a bill 10 prescribe q
more impartial mode OF empanelng Jurors in the
Federal courts.
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Congressional Proceedings.
XXNyIIITH CONGItHss--sccoud serrIo


Washington Dee. 5 The Senate was called to
order at 10 o'clock, noon, by Mr.. Clarke, Of Nov
Hampshire, President pro tenn. prayer was
made by he Chaplain, Mr.. forlman, OF Indiana.
Mr.. foote, of Vermont offered . resolution
that the Secretary OF the Senate 10 instructed N
inform The House thA. the Senate was ready a. Jro.
coed TO business. Adopted.
Mr.. Morrill, ot Msiue, presented the credentials
Of Mr.. Nathan A Fsr"el', appointed by the Cover
nor OF Maine 10 tll the vacancy caused by the re-
signstion Of Mr Fessonden. The credentials we're
read, and Mr. Farwoll was duly sworn in as scua-
tor from Name.
Mr.. Footo offered resolution that q Committee
Of Three te appointed 10 Join Committee +. be
appointed by the House, and wat upon President
LincoLn to inform him that quorum is preseut In
both Houses and that they are ready 20 proceed t.
Business Tho resolution was sdoptod.
NJ. hcPherson, Clerk II the House, here appear.
ed and informed the Senate, that the House was
ready TO proocoi To business, and lad appointed q
Com nittse 70 wait the President. The Senate
then appointed Mossro. Foote, Conneas aud Hon
dricks, 10 act with the House Committee, 10 wsit
upon the President.
Mr.. sherman offered = bin 10 authorize The pur-
chase or construction of revenue cutters on tho
Lakes. The bill provides follows THAT the
Secretary Of the Treasury Ia authorized 10 construct
not excceding one steam revenue cutter for service
on the Lakes aud TOR that purpose the sun Of one
million Of dollars OF so much thereof as is nsces-
tary, ls appropriated.
M Lane, OF Kansas introduced = bill for the
reitei OF the militia Of Kansas In rcpeing The IN.
vasions Of the rebels under price Ordered 20 bo
printed. Adjourned
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The Election to day.
LIST OF CANDIDATES.

To-day the citizens Of New York arr TO elect nins
Aldermen, twenty -four Counci'men. seven ecboot
Commissioners aud School Trustees. in an the
wards. AZ usual. 9 very large number Of can
didaies have been plsc,d In ncrniu.hou. and
some have placed themselves before the
people. The "ring" leaders Of Tsmmsny
and Mozart rely upon the rank and Hls ts
support the men to whom they have sold nose
OF the nominations and The peoplc who vote
The Democratic ticket arc expected TO follow their
leader. {. usual. The McKcon and other Demo-
Gratis opposed to Tammany and Mozart have bot
tsr netet In tho field, and although tho PEOPLE had
but little voice in lis selection, most Of The candi-
dates ar" worthy men. VIM. Msckeliar, Esq, fog
Councilman in the 7.h District ia ono Of them.
Although the Republican nominations arc opess
70 the Objection Of having been chiefly made by the
gang " leaders, the individuals nominated are
generally unobjcctionsble citizens. A scrutiny of
the list will show that wherever It was desirable so
unite the party, to defeat their oppononts II has
been skillfully done. Tho most ardent Rapub lcsup
do not expect to derive any grcs, Advantages Il this
election, and this accounts for tho apathy exhibited
by tho several leaders.
Tho Citizens Association have made great pro-
psratons for the election Of some Of their candi-
dates, and II will he seen that 10 accomplish thfs
some OF the Republican candidates arc Withdrawn.
or ,hst party have endorsed the Clifton uoruina-
lions. In tho 81 AldermAnic Dis,ric, tic Repubh-
can nominees, ai the last moment declined leaving
the party N unto with the Cinzcns' on rsncia r.
Tillou, Esq- honest aud capable Democrat,
well known throughout the city. Tho DcmoGscy
will recognize but fow Of their political faith
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Naval.

The s,romboli iof New Brunswick, N. j., on
Sunday, lhe2 27th OF November, aud proceeded her
voyage Captain C. s. Bogss accompanied her as
far ss Baltimore, having reached there on Friday.
She Is by this time " more Southern rendezvous.
The tug jenkins and Picket Boat No. hsye been
her constant companions. Il is impossible In a
brief space 10 describe sbe sensation which this
sci has created at al tho towns along the route
over which she has passed. Some said, "There
comes the devil, sure ~ others cried Gut, "whRt
do you call that thing 7" One old man, screaming
81 the the top of his voice. "Cone here, Becky this
wife,, and zee this awful big ,ur,lew Every one
wanted TO 60 on board and examine her but "
course all were denied Thus far the machinery has
worked beautifully, giving entiro satisfaction.
The officers and men are delighted with her, aud
are auxious to "brng her out"
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Breckinridse'- Forces Failing Back.
The Battle Of FrankIin-The Anairs n
Nashville.

Cincinnati Dee. s MaJor General Stanley, who
was wounded in the battle Of Franklin, arrived
here yesterday, lie snys tbs, the reports u the
battle that have reached tho public have not been
exaggerated. The rebels mo: with their heaviest
losses In suseking our trains, which we're Of enor.
nous sze and value and Allied the roads for twelve
miles. 1t was not intended that Franklin should
be held longer than was necessary 10 get our pro-
perty out of Abe way. The rebels had been pres
ssog US very hard from Columbia, snd at ono time
we wero In great danger. Hood lost his opportu-
nifty by not attacking in force at Spring Hill.
Schofelds army consisted Of the Fourth aud Twon-
ty-shird Corps together With a few regiments
which had recently entered til service. They
left Pulaski on the 23d OF November, and were 30
closely pressed that at tunes 1t was thought tho
artillery wagon trains would have To DO abandoned
but by good management they were oil brought
through safely. General Stanley has been in near.
ly all the battles In Tennessee and Georgia, but he
says that the musketry tire at Franklin was for
an hour the most intsnse he ever witnessed be-
sides this We had % guns in sston with full sweep
Of the rebel e0lumnk =
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solved that the Committee 9. wavs and Means be
Instructed to inquire into tho crpedisnoy Of re-
porting bill for an amendment Of ,hs Constitu-
Non, providing that so much Of tho ninth Secton
~ the frss article Of tho Constitution az declares
tina, tax duty shal be laid on articles er-
ported from any State, be, and the Is hereby
snnuled.
Mr. Pendle,on offered The following, R,.oIr,d.
That tue Presdcnt be requested " communicate, n
not incompatible with the public iniercsis the re-
pom made by Colonel Thomas N. Kew Of an inter-
view between himself and General Howell Cobb,
the 18th day Of june, 1861, on the banks Of the
Chick ahominy, by the suthority Of tho War De-
par1mens on the subject Of the exchange Of prison
ers
Mr.. wsshburne, Il Illinois, objected, 90 the sub
ject lies over.
Mr.. Cor, Of Ohio ofYerc,i tho following, Rs.olt-
ed, That the Committee of Ways and Mssns, with
= view " lessen the cost Of tie nocossaricr Of life,
be instructed 20 inquire into the expcdicncy of
ductne the tariff upon coffee sugar, teat and small
er articles, ether BY tho pay ment Of all customs
the paper currency Of the government instead Of
gold OF by the notification Of the tariff ~ hst On
al ya'orcn and not specific duty bc laid upon
said articles.
resolution was tabled by vote of 81 yeas against
~ nays.
On motion Of Mr. Morrill,, Of Vernon. u was
resolved that the Commlttca Of Ways and Means
he nssructcd TO inquire into the eIpcdeney d pro-
viding Sinking Fund al an esrly day, for tbe
gradual extingulshmcnt of tho public debt.
Mr.. washburne, Of Illinois, offered = resolution
thai In any amendment u tho Revenue Bill, " 10
reported from the Committee of Ways and Means
The said Committee 10 instructed ~ lay n tax all
stocks of domestic liquors on hand.
The resolution was agreed ,o by vote of SO ycas
70 81 nays.
The Speaker said th,t he understood thst tho
message OF tho President would not be cornmuni-
Gated to-day.
The House then. on motion Of Mr. Holman, at rs
minutes 10 O'Clock adjourned.
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A dispatch 10 The ConncAL from Nashville
says hurfrecsboro, Bridgeport and Chattanooga
are ssfe. Nsshviis and the surrounding country
for miles have bcep converted into huge forts The
destruction Of rebel property 70 facilitate the de-
fence Of The city has been immense Almos, all
the rich property ho'ders hercsbous are rebel
ympsthircrs. The advance Of rho rebel army has
necossitA.ed The destruction OF property. The
Federal position b perfectly satisfsctory.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House assembled at II O'Clock, noon. The
galleries were densely crowded. Al the Members
are in tue best possible humor, and are cxchang u
the House to order, whon prayer was oeerod up
TO the Throne Of Grace by Chaplain Claiming
The roll Of members was called, and upwards Of
l5O members answered to their names quorum
was announced as in attendance.
A message wa. received from the scnste, IN.
forming tho House that quorum Of the Senate
had assembled, and were ready TO proceed to busi-
ness
On motion Of Mr.. washburne, q resolution was
adopted that the Senate he informed that quorum
uf he House had assl mblcd and resiy to proceed
10 business. Also resolution, which was sdopied,
that Committee of three be plointod on the part
Of the House 70 Join Committee on the part OF the
Senate 10 wait on the President and Inform him
that quorum OF the two Houses was assembled
and ready TO receive any communication he N ght
be pleased 10 make.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Wash burne,
Pondloton aud Fenton as the committee for tie
House
Mr. oden introduced Mr Dwight Towpsend, re-
signed, and he was sworn in.
Mr.. Charles ID. Poston, delegate from Arizona,
was also introduced and qualified.
The Speaker laid before the House tho creden-
nals Of hye gentlemen Of Louisiana, signed by
Michael Hahn, Governor, purporting 70 DO elected
members OF the House In pursuance OF the recently
adopted Constitution Of that State. Tht-Screden-
hals were referred to the Committee on Elections.
Tho privileges Of the hall were accorded 70 them
while tho question Of their credentials was pend /.
ing. Mr.. Davis, Of Maryland, presented protest
from Louisiana Against their being admitted as
members. II was reforrod 70 tho Committee on
Elections.
On motion Of Mr., Davis, Of Maryland, u ww 70.
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TAX ON WHISKeY BROUGHT up.
GENERAL SHERMAN.
Facts and Rumor-.

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was un' uis'anco rom tne city gentleman re-
''u'y ro" 's'annAu iniorms us 'hs' there arc
no Important de'ence' on the West side OF sa-
''uHan'
oau'"'o'e' Deo' o'-Adviees from Fortress Mon
roc OIL 'As' evening report the arrival there Of the
.N'n'cr "eh' Lyon "i'h 'oo reies"od prisoners.
AZ 'no ume tne Ten Lyon ON savannah tiAst
inuf'dh! nishtI the latest news received there
was TO the eject that Gen. Sherman occupied Nil.
len GA and that his eavnlry VIVA .co,,,n, .ev.,.i
-,
uieS ou' from 'ne IOWA. meoung VIII but little
resistance. Every effort being made for the
dofcnce ~ savannsb our nrisopcrs r.r,r, 49,,
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toys oil 'hirteeh years and even women were as
ssnng IN the trenches and earshworks. Sherman
was slowly nut surely advancing to the coast and
no doubt Of his success need he entertained.
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inc cry per inc Futon nom Port Hoys' and com
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REBEL ACCOUNTS
Baltimore, Dec. 5.-rho AsKrtoA, has Rich.
mopd pnpers Of SATURDAY,, but thew do no, .ppe,r
10 have as late Georgia news Az that recelyed by
steamers from Savannah, excopt the following from
coDor,I pr.rr ,vhIch ,ot,r. - a., .,,..r...n,
.,b..o,.r, 10 A.. c,r,,,r. ., ,oo,o,,,o p,,ia. =,
con Fo.,.r., forces Tho nchrord r,n.r.
IN. y,rt.cs who landed \, po-- poy,l a.,
moved into the interior with the expcctat on Of
meeting shermhn's ADVANCE, encountered body
OF Confederate troops nt place chilled Grhhams-
rle' Ihe enemy wer. psdly pcaien, aud driven
rom the ground Inc Telegram conVcying his in-
tornn'ioh does not state inc direction IN which the
snsmy were uriNeh' put we presume tnoy were
orlVen Oses towards beaufort
LATKR
m. s,,Io,sr, dis,,,,h ~. h.o, ,.i-od ..
n, ~ s., I ds,,, 80 sS u-en 'SNe'eu s ~ 'i
"Vni PFC; a,, :, uo, yos''Iiny, u, ssrahhah
,s hadv wb,rnsd ana bns rod y, ~. ~
watchic. Another point on the railroad Is tbrea.
tened but 10 not Apprehend any serious attack.
's AA'oS oAAoS'
tGrahAmhVHe' "here we are reported as having
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GENERAL THOMAS.
Hood Constructing Earthworlss at Nash
VILE.

Sdshriile, Tenn, Dee. 4.-Nothing Of special
interest bar occurred to-day along the lines. Our
artillery was used at different points against the
rebels, who are Engaged IN erecting breAstworks
within half q mile OF ours Prisoners brought In
to-iay say that Br.gsdier-Genorsla Gisi, stshl,
Gramterry and Brown, Of the rebrl army, were
killed at Franklin, and that Gen. Cheaiham los,
every brigadior in his corps.
Breckinridge'- Forces Failing Back.
Louisville Ry Dec. 4.-Gon Burbridge with
his command has reached Bcan station, and Grn
Breckinridse apparently declining battle, has fal.
len back towards yr.ana. General s.onem.n
will II necessary, sid Breckinridgc's back ward
movements Major Gen John A. Logan left on The
mail boat yesterday afternoon for Cincinnati.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-04-27
Republican state Convention.


nsg1biirln state Conyention 10 sppoilt sixteen
Dssyates represent this state the National Co0ven
ton a Baltimore June 7th % nominate canaii~ts Tor
Pres lent AMI Wee President will be held 10 the city o.
Detroit ON WEDNESDAY The EIGHTEENiH DAY Vi
NAY MKT, a. IL O'Clock A. u
The several colnti-s wal. send two Delegate Tor e~e-
Representative ia the lower branch Of the state Legs
ltlre AM every org nz i county having 10 fepfeA'n
tasioa, VII. be entitled u oae Delegate
County Conventions elect these Delegates my a
their option also cleo. a similar number Of Delegates
l. attoal state Nominating Convenion, 10 be hereA
Ter c4lcl
The following vas adopted BY tho Republican state
Convention. A gust 10, i5~s;
Rzssef Talt IN the opinion o. this State Convention
ths II aly iAdivIiul l. represent any
county in which be does not reside should LcL De rre
0gniz IA any future Convention, and that tn STATE
Conatts De instructed - MAKE tneir calls i,f i-t-fe
wM A HOWARD Chairman
1st Diztrict-R z. BtBHEK.
GEO JEROME,
q D.strlct-EMON ;. BUkL
DARIUS MINROE,
Fl ui,trjct-W " WDOLNOUCH,
N CUTCHEON,
4th DIstrict--A b lJINkks
W FERRY.
s.h Dfstrlct-D e BCtkLASD,
j sANBOkN,
eth Di.trict-AL.fX CAMPBELL,
J b WALKtR
W W10D { .cretary SAFE Central Committee
Ds,rci.. Nlrch p l-c}
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that the highest rates have been reached. and
that as the season advances the prices will cheap
en-
The rebels appear 20 be concentrating all their
forces in Louis ara To crush cut Banks. Ac-
eorGing 70 tie eporI Of prisoners, KIRBY Smith,
Dick Taylor, Magraier aud Price have taken the
field against him. Our forces are Al Grand E-ore
waiting 10 receive supplies.
CINcISSATI. April -.
Gov. Morton has issued proclamation to the
people Of Indiana, saving the Governors OF Ohio.
Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Indiana. have OF
fered to raise tor the service OF the General Gov
emmett s.. 90 Cd men, for the period Of one hun
bred DAYS 10 perform such military service as
may b. required Of them in any Safe. b
q 5verror Gals for -. 600 volunteers, aud 50, 8
the ia por,ance Of making the approaching cam
p4isu successful aud decisive IS rot 10 be over
estimated. aud feels confident that this call wi.
De- promptly aud ialy responded 10
washington. April ~ The Richmond S,r'-
,i'el, OF TIE I'D inst, says tie following di-paicA
as eea received by Gen. Bragg:
"PLYxorIH. y {, April 20.-To Gen. Brasg
/ have -tormed and carried this place, capturing
ole BrigAdier General, 60 men. stores snd >,
ii ces OF artillery.
(-igucd) Il. F. HOKE, Big. Gen.
A telegram has been received by Tie Ptesi
dent from Col Ia, lor Wood, dated Rocky Noun
tain, the 2l~t, giving further particulars OF thu
capture OF Plymouth, by force under Geuera
Hoke. with naval ca operation. He saws SOM
? 500 prisoners we're taken, 500 or 400 Of then
negroes. 81 pieces OF artillery, 100000 pound
OF meat, and 600 bis. f ,ur, and the full gar
risou outfit Our loss j. 500 in all Col Rice
among the killed. Two guuboss were sunk
another disabled and another small steamer cap
turci.
Two companies belonging to tie % Mort
Carolina Volunteers we're among the capture
AZ Plymouth. most Of whom were taken our all
shot by tie enemy after our fore : had surrend
ered All tie negroes found uniformed were ais
shot.
ARMY OF THE PoToNAc. April "a.
l have Richmond papers to the 22i Inst, ffor
the Lover Rappahaunocs. A citz-u brings a.
L edmond Sentinel, with the information Of a
advance up the RappAhaunock on "Wednesday
a. far a. Boulc~a,e's Wharf, Of eight guuboaI
ani one transport. They anded three huudre
men a, Boulea ares " haif. which is ten miles D,
o~ Rappahannock. This is supposed to be an al
vance OF Burnside expedition, as reported j
Fredericksburg
Yesterday, a fleet Of sixty vessels, gunboat
aud arsports. were at the mouth Of th
Rappahannock 1t was also rumored that IL
enemy were lar ding pontoon bridges at Aqai
Creek.