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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
FROM CINCINNATI.
Railroad Aceident-WhAt Sherman il
r@1sa Doing.
aN ~ Eansrc>t; E~h 90


Railroad Aceidsnt-WhAt sherman il
0eing.
Cincinnati, Feb. %.
A train of cars on the Jacksonville 4
Indianapolis railroad were. thrown from
the track Saturday. Fourtsea Illinois
soldiers were injured, six seriously.
The Gazette has news FROM rebel sources
FROM the 18th 70 the gid.
The Atlanta Appeal says SheuASps
purposes are still mystery. Il is not
known whether he will move against Mo-
bile or turn eastward. Sherman, With
sudden and unexpected rapidity, has
moved against our weakest point. Mic
sissippi is the Egypt Of the Con5sdssasy,
and where, if not elected. he can subsist
till spring and do more damage than win
ming pitched battles. He is making war
on our subsistence and resources, which
TO destroy is to defeat.
Sherman marches in solid body, with
his artillery in front, rear and TANKS
and his cavalry close under his guns
Not man is allowed to leave far enough
to steal chicken or . Pig Rebel caval-
ry is lowering around him and the citi-
zens are invoked to arms to repel inva-
ders. %
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Fort Monroe, Feb. 80.
The flag Of truce steamer arrived to-
night from City Point.
The Richmond Sentinel of Feb. Goth,
be- the following
. Charleston, Feb. 25th.-Ons hundred
and fosty-six Shots we're fred ct the city
during the last tventy-four hours. The
enemy are erecting battery on Dixon
islapd, commanding Schooner Creek.
The Enquirer of the 29sh has the fol-
lowing:
Charleston, Feb. 27.-A Yankee pick
ct boat, conlsing one officer and Eve men,
was captured last night. The enemy con-
tisus 70 shell the city. loo shells we're
thrown At the city yesterday.
Sandersou via Tallahaase. Feb 28.-
Gen. Finnegaa's forces occupy Baldwin.
The enemy rstreated to Jacksonville.
Lieut.. Col. Barron, Of the Gath Georgia,
was killed, and Col. Clnck wounded.
Starksville. Miss, Feb. % There
was heavy sighting all day yesterday 1t
Pontiac.
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Riehmond News.

The Herald publishes 40 intercepted
letter, dated Richmond. Feb. 10, stating
that the rebel capital was guarded by only
Two companies Of heavy artillery, FIVE
light batteries, two companies Of cavalry,
and about four thousand citizen soldiers
or home guards that part of North
Carolina regiment is charged with pro-
teeting the line Of the Chickahominy, and
the garrison Of Fort Darling is reduced
to 100 men. The citizen soldiers are not
to be relied on, and it was believed the
appearance of any considerable force OF
Yankees would be the signal for q general
stampede.
Longstreet's force is set down at 90
600; Johnston 50, coo, and Lees $4,000
men.
A New Orleans letter to the World
says Juarez had reached Tamaul,pas and
was preparing to yield up all the country
to the French. 1t was reported that the
French had shot the Archbishop Labas-
,ider and Bishop Carrsjos. but the report
was not credited.
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1sngstrest's Retreat.

=
At the last account Longstreet was
still rstreating. his headquarters being at
Greenvile. Wednesday night our cayal-
~ came upon their rear guard in the VI
cinity Of Bean Station. Yesterday a
slight skirmish ensued and the rebels
gave way. Gen Schofeld Is pursuing
with his troops, but owing to the rapidity
OF the retreat of the enemy no engage
ment is expected this side Of The Virginia
line.
The railroad bridge at Strawberry
Plains and .Le track were Injured beyond
the possibility of present use.
Five officers and q number of men
were captured when Losgstreet fell hack.
and have taken the amnesty oath. Z
Others state that he is retreatine To
Richmond with bis original troops, iesy-
Ing Johnston and Buckner to protect the
Virginia Border.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
FROM ~. LOUIS.
81 Ionic E.h a

Battery K, First Missouri Artillery,
veteran volunteers, arrived on Saturday,
and we're Toasted and tagged BY the veter-
an reception committee.
The Sixth Missouri Infantry, rs-enlist-
ed veterans, arrived from Nashville Sat-
urday night, and will receive the hospital
tiles Of the city and have Gag presented
% them to-day.
The Third Iowa Battery also arrived,
and dinner viii be given them BY the
Veteran Reception Committee. They
are now quartered at Benton Barracks
and will leave for home u soon q Paid
OF.
All re enlisted troops passing through
st. Louis IN route home are bounsifuIly
and cordially entertained By our Veteran
Reception Conaittss. .s-.~.g
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01

4FY an IL
len. o. o. osls ASpsin4sa SuaeS 49,
Supreme Court.
Especial 10 Gate City.l
Des Moines. Feb. o.,
Hon. &C. Cole was to-day appointed
Judge Of the Supreme Court by the Gov
srnor.
q The Senate has BEEN discussing . fsse-
luton instructing orr Congressmen in
favor Of Jim Wilson's Railroad Land
Grant Bill. The objection is TO that pert
comforting power on the State to adjust
conflicting elaims: xEE6
The House was in Committee of the
Whole on the Resumption bill. No con.
elusive action in either House. ss5f sFa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
FROM MEMPHIS.
Return Of Gen. Smiths Expedition.
. Nemphis, Feb. &c.


The reports of stragglers that Gen.
Smiths expedition was cut up prove false.
That General arrived here at IL O'Clock
last night. From an officers dairy kept
during the progress of the expedition |
oendense the following particulars in addi-
ton to those already furnished:
FEB. l1-Expedition reached Okolona
on the Mobile and Ohio road. miles
south of Corinth and l3 miles southeast
Of Memphis. Here heard Sherman had
captured Meridian and was advancing esst.
marched to Egypt Station on the II. &
y. II X. where We captured and DESTROY ed
vast quantity of Confederate corn. One
column went through Aberdeen, the other
west OF the railroad, concentrating At
Prairie Station. The Aberdeen column
under Gen. Grierson had considerable
skirmlshing near that place and destroyed
over LOT, 900 bushels OF corn at Prairie
Station; also large lot of Confederate
cotton.
2oth-Broke camp. Forrest reported
IN force at West Point. at la. IN. the
advance skirmished heavily with the enc
my. At p. m. halted within mile of
West Point. Los. Lieutenant killed
and hve men wounded in skirmivbipe.
Killed one rebel, captured oue vo.nded
rebel Major and one private,
2lst-Moved west; found Forrest
Lee, Chalmers and Roddy were combined
against us. They tried to cut our col.
umn in two. but without success. VERY
heavy lighting occurred both in rear and
advance. The I'd Iowa had a number
Killed and wounded in . gallant charge.
xoO0 TO 1000. Rebels on each asnk:
heavy lire 10 our rear and constantly
charging. We here lost three pieces.
FOUNDER steel guns, which were
spiked before captured and oil their am
Iss,''on saved. Smith nov fell back
slowly, our troops resisting the rebels as
,9ey advanced. Rebel loss quite heavy.
We burned every tres.le on tho Mobile
and Ohio Road, destroyed miles of ,r.cL
and very large amount Of corn. and fell
back. ""u 'ei'
22d-Broke camp at a. M. after ,..,
ing only two hours. Severe fRhdor IN
rear nil day; rebels lost heavily, a. N.
read was splbushed ~ every available
point. Voliey after volley was poured
into them II short range, a. they id.
vanced, but having so much the largest
force they continued to press our rear
heavily. A rebel column moved on each
nank: With the evident design Of reaching
the Ia!lahatchie in advance Of our force
and forming junction 70 presest our
crossing and capture the whole command;
but BY forced marching Smith passed both
hankicg columns, and marching oil night
crUseed salsiy It New Albany.
2Sd-Skirmishing al the way. 4
24tA-6kisnishiag e6atinued,
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INV Ycak. Feb %.
cottoa-Dail, heavy and dropping ut Ts0ssc Tor mid
ding npianis
liegr-pna and Dropping 6 seds IS fr Extra STATE,
1851 . for Extra r. III o. 3sGs Is fur trade brands
market eie~ssg guiet and sseus &c Iowtw.
Nhskey--<(uies.
Wheat -Wishunt decsAea rhsnge.
orr-kxrdsst ana 3r higher. 3iGi IS FIR Shipping
Mixed v essrra in ana snoas-
oAts-Hea~y and .droo,inx eiaa5 for Western
outside quotations fur retail iots-
Maal-Dali and nofainAiiy unehangti
Pesroleum-Inli and lower = tx crude: 1. 4 fer
retnsd in toad; S+ss s. for rehne<i frs~.
Porkniet and without material change q n1 - q
fM rsE 10 = 70 fr eit q 2s@325 20 for nav Do.
II - Gr yrisae aee< Including city.
Be-f-Quief.
Bacon Sda~iR god demand at LbfflI& for Western
cuntehand era; III - IL. kS do saaort ri16~i
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
Washington, Feb. 20.

The bill introduced into the Senate to-
day by Grimes appropriates $4,000 for
the protection Of emigrants crossing the
Plains, $4,000 Of which is to be ex.
pended upon the route between Fort
Abercrombie and Fort Benton, and &c.
OOO on the route to Idaho by the Niobra-
rah river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01

Washington, Feb. 90.
Gen. Grants cowmission cannot Be
made out until the President has nomi-
mated him to the Senate and he has been
confirmed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01

New York, Feb. 90.
Thos. Tillotson, of the firm of Spaford
d Co. to-day died suddenly of disease Of
the heart lie was aged II.
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Chicago nark@.

fncAso, ysh. -.
Foar-DufL
uheas-Dau At i4sl li4ls fof No. / and 1 cas
OF. fcs No 2
oorn-2 and g letter Tor Dew sa4s -s9ss11s old
neglected ard ruriAAi.
tsass-Firmer IL E5lEstL.
Highwfne.-efrrn At i&4s-5c
Dressed Hogs-Quse; At q -sf 90.
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No Postpousment Of tbs Drafe.
Washington, Feb. 20

The Star sayswe have authority for
saying tha, there II no truth ID the state
ment sclegrsphed TO the Philadelphia pa
pers to the Effect that Provost Marshal
Geaenl Fry would to-day iseus IN order
pos,poning the draft until the LIST of
April.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
The xieutenant-General Hiu.
Washington, Feb. ga

Washington, Feb. 80.
The bill reviving the grade of Lieu
tenant. General was signed to-day BY the
presiding officer Of each House, and only
awaits the Presidents signature to be-
come law. 7gF ss 1874
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
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Commercial.


n1 AAMI1yL q CO.,s
WHOLESALE GROCHRS.
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DAILY Carr err OFFICE,
KsoKux February -. 1884 )
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Cocn 1rAl,-Si oOas2 % p 100 h.
sss .a;s s.s,, 2 I Y 80 e %. p
Coax-7o@7scN bushel
wnAr-Fali, q 2s Spring. 0ocSfl % y bushel-
RrE-s0c.
OAfs.-65c.
PosAssn-6s0s9 Retail &c y peck-
BurszA-Comson, ls141lScs chore, 1g 21cs retail,
Eeos-10 retail lsc.
CmcxKxs-t2 co. very scarce
: LARD-10111c.
Wnrr BEass-Common to Good, 81 so9s2 90, Prime
Nary, q 25@t2 80
Timothy, $40 ooeses 90 baied, 20 90 Prairie,
SIC Oc9s1s 90.
GROCERIEs.
srs.n-yew Orleans fair, lac prime 1sc, choice Ice
New York, Q, l15s New York. A. ls1e crushed sndpow-
aoIassis-sugar House, .oG7sc, Golden Syrup, sse
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CorrEz-RIo, ssesse5 Jaws, 42c..
sosA--Ameriean. 7l4s Engish, SIC
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CAsDIEs-Star, 10 to %: Mould 12l@ 10 lAc.
q 5: s,asa. & sSss Il % s' - ~
TonkcoD-h1k Sweet, % to CSC; Acdium Dsndss 70 70
SOC. Gold and Natural Leaf, 81 % 70 u 10
NAns-Best Brands s. %, rates.
Gt.ss-szlo City %, rates.
DIR ApPtEs-s 70 10c p b.
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RAfs1xs-s5 90 70 Is 50.
saIr-IAke % Is te3 e.
FIsH-Ne. MaekereI bels 9. ooas,s %
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If hbls. No. / White Fish, q co.
sUNDRIEs;
LrArHrRLsoie 30 TO 3sc; Harness ~ TO 4sc
HrpEs-Dy Tnt 10 70 l.c; Dry saltsd. u 70 lie Grub
by half price Green 70 7l 6r~sn Ehsep Peits 10
- Green r,a nsg s = q i 70 "a 20 r.r naa
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CHsEss-flsmbarE. Is 20 Tic
BKKy cArTn-s4 %, 70 . 20 gross
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third lesx-
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ExcH,sGE-On New York, Philadelphia Boston, Gin
cinns;i ST. Louis aud Chicago u rcsat Tor bznkabie
fnnds. Gold 10 to SIC p~eHsfnm basine
DIZZY GOODS.
sHxxTrsss AVID sslsrssss-23lx to &si1e.
D1IILs-sD &2i-r.
PRIxrs-i5I. TO zig
DxlAfss-2s 70 Szi4c
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CHsD9Kx AID Cars srooI--1 90.
sxus THkxaD-sl 90 "a 81 10
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Nrw rsurr cRxAH for Dressing the Hair. fjye-dkvl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
CONVERSATIONAL.
Washington, Feb. 20.

Julian OF Indiana introduced q bill to
secure to persons in the military and ma
val service. homesteads in confiscated and
forfeited estates within the insurrectiouarv
districts. Referred to the committee on
Public Lends.
Ross, Of Illinois, offered a resolution
that the pay Of officers and soldiers 10 the
army and navy be increased SO per cent,
and that the committee on military If.
fairs be instructed to report such ! bill
Immediately.
Wilson Of Iowa introduced 4 bill thai
each and every person nov indebted and
Who may become indebted 10 the United
States prior to July LIST, 1865, on account
Of duties on Imports, may discharge one
tenth Of the amount Of said indebtedness.
BY payment in legal tender treasury notes
to the United States; also bill providing
that the provision Of the act Of August.
1901. which authorizes = direct taxof
twenty millions, shall be suspended until
April LIST, 1867. Both bills were refar.
red to the Committee Of Wavs and
Means.
SENATE
Chaodler presented joint resolution
Of the Legislature Of Michigan, asking
changes IN the Enrollment Law. Refer.
red 70 the Military Committee.
Onandier presented lengthy petition
ferred.
Lane, Of kanlas. introduced ! Joint
resolation Of the Kansas LeQislature .sk.
ing for information in references q csr.
tain School Lands in Kansas.
Chandler showed to :aLs np the seu.t.
bill to make Parkersbargh Va, ! hort
Of entry.
Grimes introduced bill for the pro-
tsssia e eysehna smigpa,s i TIE "a.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
From Cumberland Can.

Cumberland Gap, Feb. 90.
Information deemed reliable says our
forces have reached Morristown.
Major Berry, of the 18th Tenn. caval-
~, has arrived here from the vicinity OF
kogersville, and reports that Longstrees's
forces are going'eass 1t double quick time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
The Geld Qasstisn.
THerald's Despatch

Washington, Feb. e.
1t is expected that the gold bill will Be
brought up in the House tomorrow, -
it can be done then by q two-third vote,
but any other day Of the week unanimous
consent will be required to take it up out
Of its course. 1t appears that notwith-
standing the action Of Mr.. Stevens in re-
gard to the recommendation adverse to
the passage of the bill, four of the most
Influential Of the Committee are in favor
Of the measure. 1t will probably be amend
ed go Is to require the sale of the surplus
gold to be made publicly bat without any
restriction requiring previous notice and q
sale to the highest bidder. The ultimate
passage of the bill is regarded ~ beyond
. doubt.
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New York Money Market.

New AoFk Money Market.
NKw YoKx, Feb. -
Money very easy ss6 ehisfy inside rate with shun-
iant supply.
Sterling strasiy at l-3i ~ i.3i@
Odd hfyser. opening al 1897 . closing doll at 1897
Stocks dull and lower
Erie A. lear Cert a9Se Tenn G. co. Canton Co
59 PHr Mail -
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Washington, Feb. 20.
The Navy Department has received the
following report:
U. s. Steamship Ella,
isi 80 Wshington. Feb. 20.(
l have the honor to inform the Depart
ment that / arrived here to-day with Col.
A. D. Straight, Of the 5lst Indiana Vol
unteers Major AcCord, lOlst Ohio |;
Capt. Pearce, Sis, Indiana, and First
Lieut.. John Sterling, 3Oth Indiana. who
made their escape from Libby Prison,
Richmond, on the 9th inst, and reached
Blackstone Island in the Potomac river,
where / found them yesterday.
am, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
A. PAX,
Commanding Potomac FiotilIa-
Hon. Gideon Wellss, Seo'y Of Navy.
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useiA - Psak]
Wsshingfoa, FEB. 80.

Pss11 = Pa
Wsshinstoa, FEB. 20.
The HOUSE passsd The blu repeated
from fhs Committee On Wsys and Means
lask week. and which W. thsa publishsd,
authorixing change in the form Of ! part
" ~ lean sathosilsd By che scs u March
last.
Nof8.-This d the bill for the issue Of
-tRo hnndssd millisss 81 $40 boads.
NJ. Stevens. Of tia Ways and Means
COMMITTEES. win move to-1sy that the
Committee on the Condnct Of the War
inquire into the charges preferred against
the Secretary Of the Treasury BY Blair Of
Missouri in his speech on Saturday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01

25sl5f ~ ~ AvGuklb, ariv-
ing It Hnphis u II ?. y. Most ofths
expedition, however, 6tsppsd u Oolliu-
vile. TIE following i an sstimate Of The
results q ths expedition:
Destroyed Over : million bushels Of
cora, toes up and destroyed many milsa
Of thstnsk of the n. & @. B. r., burned
naay bridges and tssstlss aud captured
and brought IN over 1900 males and
horses, sbost !. 900 negroes and over 500
rebel psisensss, who arc now in prison.
Il + impossible 70 give our loss. It d
much he's than the enemy's. The sxps-
dition was successful in every point and
In every particulars except the important
one Of making > junction with Sherman,
which Is attributable mainly to the slow
movements of New jersey and Pennsylvs-
mia cavalry regiments, causing delay OF
one week in starting the expedition.
The retreat was NOT 1t any time . rout,
though there was some struggling.
The President's Amnesty Proclamation
and Gen. Grants order were extensively
circulated throughout the country.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01

Sore Threat
Cough.
Co Id.
and similar troubles II suffered progress result In ses
ous Pulmonary, Bronchiai and AsthmAtic affections,
oftxptimes insursble.
Browns BronehiAl TroehoD
compounded reach directly the seat Of the
disease and give almost instant relief. mch1dxw1m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
Special Notices.
CoLGarEs HONEY soar.

COLGATES HONEY SOAR.
This celebrated Toilet Soap, in such universal
demand h made from the choicest materials, i
Mild and emo lent In its nature Rragranely
scsntsd. and extremely beneficial in its scsion
upon the skin. Fer sale by all Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers. jan2QlydAw.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-01
Army Of the Petsmae lgeving.
N~- VII E~k on

New York, Feb. 20.
The Times says We have information Of
a formidable offensive movement BY .
large force from the Army Of the Poto.
mac, which was initiated Saturday night,
and may possibly Be- heard from today
The demonstration is very bold one, bat
10 in brave hands and will be supported BY
a powerful force.
Especial to Tribune.
Washington, Feb. %.
A portion Of the Army Of the Potomse
moved yesterday and was in successful ad-
vance to-day.
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+ VERY STABLE.

RArse 81. Aet. Main anA J Johnson,
Horses BuSrics and Carriages q ths bs eaess aawsyv
ready for hire.
Hcses boarded by the day week prices to suttAs
times. .s
Trnnasas eagesa@s aassnmodAted
neAan1S 6aa ~ 49, Y. VAN ORonAG&s
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LaAtess I.aA,ss LaAissiis
Don't fail to read the advertisement in this paper headed
IMPORTANT TO FEMALES |
Dr. Checeman has devoted the last thirty years Of hs
practice to Female ComplAnts His pflA lie achsr
They are
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dec3o d&wemeod.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29
The Coming Campaign.
From the Richmond Sentinel, Jan. 12.

From the Richmond Sentinel, Jan. 12.
The year 1864, the filling of whose cir
Gle will form another stage in the march
of time, will also mark most interesting
and critical period in the fortunes of our
confederacy. To the timid the new born
year lowers gloomily. To the prudent
there appears cause for anxious solicitude;
while even heroism itself sees that the tug
of war, the crisis of the struggle, is upon
us, and that we must prepare ourselves
forthe tremendous shock As when the'
skirmishers are driven in and the distant
cannOnade is ended, two great armies rush
to the death grapple, and wrestle for VIC
tory, so now the progress of the war has
brought us to that final stage IN which
decisive blows are to he given and re-
ceived
We cannot contemplate the coming of
the next and fourth campaign of the pend
ing war without sOlicitude. We shall be
strongly pressed by the enemy. They are
making busy preparation. They are buy
ing mercenaries for the fight as men buy
sheep for the shambles. They are paying
bounties the half of which the world
never heard of before. They are spend
ing money with reckless profusion that
contrasts strangely with their native par
simony. The cupidity with which they
have ever sought their own advantage at
our expense is far transcribed by the
lavish desperation with which they sacri-
flee their wealth for our destruction.
American patriots of the better days were
accustomed to say, "Millions for defence,
not a cent for tribute" The maxim re-
mains to us alone. Our enemies have
altered it to read, millions for tyranny,
not cent for honor and justice"
Our enemies, too, will commence the
next campaign with :ome advantages of
position which they did not have in the be-
ginning of 1863. They will begin at Chat
tanooga, instead of Nashville at Vicks-
burg, instead of Memphis. They come
flushed also with wild hopes, and they are
animated with increased arrogance
1t will be incumbent upon us during the
current Year to call out all our resources,
and put forth all our strength. We must
make the most vigorous battle OF which
we are capable. Everything is at stake
property, honor, liberty, life itself; and
giant danger presses. The Philistines be
upon thee, Samson"
If we thus act our part the dangers
which menace us will all be averted. The
ship may be among the rocks and the
sound of the breakers may be heard, but
steady captain and brave united crew
shall bring her safely out of her peril.
Our real danger lies not in the martial
array the enemy may send against us, for
under the blessing of God we have already
shown ourselves able to withstand them;
but the point of anxious solicitude is, are
we all prepared and resolved to do our
whole duty?