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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-01
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CHoseo. TUESDAY MoaSiSs,l
Aug. 30, 1864.

Aug. w. lebf.
Crsis letter was delayed IN reaching us.)
The immense attendance upon the convention
vas best demonstrated last night. Within there
we're seven monster meetings aud each Of them
selve. would have constituted large eonven-
ton Be-ides the streets Intervening we're liter
ally allied With people. Around the sherman
House. AZ veil a. in IL. there vas mass OF hu-
man beings listening with intense interest and
enthusiasm 10 the different speakers. never
before saw such a mass OF humanity together.
and never = meeting more orderly. Even the
sduipistration papers here cannot refrain from
alludins Ia the most Aauering terms to the
One appearance Of the vas, body in attendance
upon the convention. and the good order which
has prevailed. Speaking was kept mp last night
until after midnight. and the crowds were 'till
snIious for more.
The proceedings OF 10 day will develop the
character OF the action OF the convention. aud il
the Committee on Resolutions report harmoni-
ously, the nominations will undoubtedly be made
The immediate friends of MCCLELLAN say he
will stand upon platform favoring an armisticS
and a submission Of the question to the people
or the election Of delegates TO National Con
yention 10 adjust the sectional troubles of the
counir- That's peace platform.
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PROPOSALS. FOR LOAN.
U.S.7-SOLOAN


The Secretary Of the Treasury gives notice that sub
serpons will be received for Coupon Treasury Notes
payable THREE years from Aug 5th 1861 with
nual interest at the Of and per
cent per annumprincipai and both be paid
in lawful money.
These notes will be convertible at the option Of the
holder at maturity into six per gold bearing bonds
payable not less than five nor more than xenty years
from their date the Government may elect. They
will be issued in denominations Of fifty, one hundred,
five hundred, thousand. and FIVE thousand dollars
and all subscriptions be for fifty dollars
multiple Of fifty dollars.
The VIII be transmitted TO the owners free Of
transportation charges after the receipt Of the
origin ICercates Of Deposit they be prepared.
As be notes draw interest from August Is, persons
maxim deposits subsequent to that date must pay tie
interest accrued from date OF note TO date Of deposit
Partie deposiiing twenty five thousand dollars and
upwards for these any time will allowed
commission Of quarter Of one per cent, which
will be paid by the Treasury Department upon the
cept Of bill for the amount certified by the officer
with whom the deposit made. No deductions for
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-01
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS LOAN.

Of interest than any other, and he best security Any
wings bank which pays its depositors in U. s. Notes
Insiders that it is paying in the best circulating
um Of the country, aud it cannot pay in anything
tier, for its asset, either in Government
rites in notes bonds payable in Government pa
r.
1t is equally convenient temporary permanent
'estmen. The notes can always be sold for within
ction Of their face and accumulated interest. and
the best security with banks colls;eras for dis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-01

tE-rhe enthusiasm With -hieh the news Of
the result Of the Chicago Convention vas re-
eslved last night vas remarkable The whole
town shouted fcf McctsLL.s. pFsptrros spd
hcDoSsLD.
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)NVERTIBlG INTO A SIX PER CENT.
800 GOLD BOND.

addition TO the very liberal interest the notes
put three per per snnum, for the current
$50 Bonds is not less than nine per cent premium,
before the the premium six per cent. U. :.
,cks over twenty per cent Il will be seen that
actual profit this loan at the present market rate
not less than ten per cent. per annum.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-01

The Convention was called To order At fifteen
minutes past 10 o'clock by Hon. VIM B'gler
Of Pepnsylvania. temporary Chairman Who al.
nounced that the proceedings " Ould now be re
ss.ned with prayer by devotional exercises
DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES
Right Rev. Henry J. Whitehouse, Bishop of the
Professions Episcopal Church in tho Diocese OF
Illinois then came forward. and. addressing the
vast assemblage, said: The devotional exer-
eises will embrace the reading of portion Of the
psalms. and, a. the close Of the prayer, the rep
clifton Of the Lords PRAYER In which all theau
d;---. - led s--''d. un'.-'"
s.Esaas ~ YAH
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Wwsshlng,on street from end 20 end lat
night was eli sblsrs 9Th MoCtsIl,s htss
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To DAY -e. Ia behalf Of The glorious Dsmoc'
rsey - the State Of Indians. unfuri our stan
dad 10 the breeze Upon IL is Inscribed the
cons,isaiion. the Union. Mccrstrss. PrSntF'
ros. ncDossLp and victory.
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S EXEMPTION FROM STATE OR MU-
kICiPAL TAXATION.

But aside from all the advantages hav. enumerated
special Act Of Congress eze@pts al bonds and Treas
y aotes from local tasaton. On the average, this
emPtion IS worth about two per cent per anuun,
cording the Of taxation various parts Of the
'untry.
II lie believed that no securities offer 10 great rdsce.
ents 10 lenders those issued by the Government.
all other forms Of Indebtedness, the faith OF ability
private parties stock companies, separate com
unitss only is pledged Tor payment, while the Who'll.
opery Of tie country IS held to secure the discharge
all the oblixztions OF the United States
While tie Government ofers the most liberal term.
its loans 1t believes tina, the very strongest appeal
Il be to the loyalty and patriotism 0; the people.
subscriptions VIII be received by N.
eAsurer Of the United States, at Washington the
Al Assistant Tre.surers and designated Deposi,ari.
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rHr rERa.NENr ORGANIZATION.

Nr wm Hughes. Chairman on Permanent
Organization aud rules for the government Of the
convention, reported. Recommending 10 the con-
vention, for their selection. ths following Of
Gers.
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RESTAURANT.

VGNHE undersigned would respectfully inform his friends
and tho public generally that he has recently fitted
up his saloon No ID North Illinois street opposite the
Bates House, IN the most elegant manner.
He has supplied the bar with the choicest
WINES. LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
He has entirely remOdeed the Restaurant and Ia ing
engaged the most competent Cooks and the most cote
Of walters confidently invite all to VISIT ass;red
that they will be veil pleased.
GAME IN SEASON, FRESH OYSTERS,
In fact every decacy and substantial the markets AZ
home abroad furnish all times be ordered ON
his tables served in the most superior style.
His aim i TO keep nrst class house which gentlemen
can visit with satisfaction.
He is thankful for the liberal patronage hitherto be-
slowed upon him and viii do bis best TO merit a Gen.
tnuaDce of the same. HEZRKTAH
augls-df
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Prayer for rnuy and r.se.


tue peace Of God. which passeth all under
standing, keep your hearts and minds IN the
kno~ledge and love Of God and Of His Son,
Jesus Christ, our Lord The blessing Of the
Lord Almighty. the Father. the Son. aud the
Holy Ghost be among you aud remain with you
forever 4"
The Secretary va. abou, 20 read the proceed.
ings Of the krst day's session, when
Mr. Wa n Miller. Of Pennsylvania, moved
that ne rcadAng % the minutes be dispensed
With Which motion being submitted, wss
adapsed
nEronr 90 rHt coAslrrKK oS cntprSrl,ls.
The Chairman OF the Committee on Cteden.
tlais reported a. follows.
The Committee on Credentials examined the
credentials 81 he several delegates claiming
seats IN this Convention, and End them correct
In regard 10 the delegation from Kentucky
we end mat. on the 25th day Of May last. n con
venton 81 conservative Democratic Union men
under a call from The committee appointed by
the Union Convection Of last year, assembled
Al Louisville. aud appointed aud accredited full
delegation to this Convention, Who were James
Guthrie and others. and on the 2sth day OF June
. convention vas held under call for a Demo
cratic Convention. which appointed aud accred
i.ed fall delegation. sho .ers Charles a. Wick
life and Others
your committee recognizing both Of these
delegates az composed OF gentlemen devoted to
the Consultation and the Union, aud fully sym
pathirng With thi. Convention IN iis objects,
recommend that thew both be received aud have
membership ~ delegates from kentucky, each
delegation 20 cast half the votes 20 which the
State II entitled,
Respectfully submitted.
Signed NJ ID NoiESRr.
Chairman
Mr Wcklie, OF Kentucky-l move that the
report Of the convention be received and adopted
Which motion was carried.
FERMENTATION or ruE RESOLUTIONS PASSED ~ TN
CONSERVATIVE UNION NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Mr. W. II. Hughes. Of Ps.--The Committed
on Permanent Organization, 10 whom was re
ferred the selection Of officers, ard the adoption
| Of rules for the government Of this body. have
unanimously agreed upon the following report:
/ Mr. = : Cox OF Ohio understand. sir
that the Hon. Amos Kendall IL present and de
sires TO present communication 10 this body
make a motion. cir. that he be allowed TO do 90
Mr. Stuart OF Ohio--l move that il be re
| ferrcd to the Committee on Resolutions withou
being read.
Mr. W. II. Miller, OF Pal trust that thu
gentleman will Withdraw that motion, aud tina
| the communication will be read. | think th
| gentleman should be heard. The most insight
fcant communication or resolution presented 4
| the convention has been read. and this should be
Mr. Stuart. OF Ohio-At the request Of Mr.
Cor. Withdraw my motion.
The following communication was then read:
CHICAGO, Aug 30, 1864
Nh. PRESIDENT:
BY direction of "A Conservative Union Natona
Convention, held 10 this city on tie 9th inst.
the undersigned have the honor to present to tn
Democratic National Convention a series Of res
olutions adopted by the former body on that oc
casion. Signed
Yours. respectfully.
AMOS KENDALL,
President National Convention
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DIED..

Pierce we're submitted to The Cor convention.
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vnE rars,DrsTs.

AZ, Eroslleney. Horauo seymour. Of Ss-
York.
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nnkhs MS skRvnRs TO THF cITIZRSE 90
~ indianapolis and vicinity. onice. virrinla Avenss
DO ~ ks.,deros North ssv Jersey strsst.so a.
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the Sub committee. l am satisfied the conn
will be able to report TO an adjourned meetiI
O'Clock.
the convention adjourn it adjourn to that !
| have no doubt the convention will appro'
the action of the committee. and we shall
able TO conclude our action this afternoon.
The question having been asked whethe
sub committee would report 20 the standing
mi'ee or TO the convention.
Mr. Brown said-lt i understood that
general committee would be able 10 report &
convention 81 O'Clock
Mr. Tilden, of New York-The general .
mlt,ee on the subject of resolutions was in
zion until a very late hour last night IL
cluded its labors by referring the subject
sub committee. That sub committee have
in session this morning, and are approxima
A. rapidly as could be expected, TO an agree.
upon all questions before them. In the II
time. the general committee has adiourne
meet Immediately after your adiournmen
day. Mr. YallAndigham, | understand, DC
whether We can be ready az / o clock:
Guthrie rather hopes that we can. | think
Weller, chairman of the sub committee.
tains "a similar hope
| wish TO make this explains ton. that the
rention may know that il is not matter of
tain,y. and NAV adopt such an order for the
gress OF its own business as IL may deem eI
ent. wish to add that upon the adjourn
OF the general committee and the conclusi
it, lsbOrs for the day, there was no dissent a
rs members; but understand il Vas the OF
OF some gentlement of the committee tina
clerical labor of getting these papers
shape could not be entirely completed at
O'Clock
Mr.. Cass, Of Pennsylvania. moved an an
ment that when the Convention adjourn il
journ ill to- morrow morning at ten o'clock
Mr. Brown. OF Delaware-If IL i the desiI
this Convention. the committee may be read
four O'Clock. take the Liberty 10 state, as
Of that committee that there 10 not the sligt
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-15

MAJ. GnE. FRANKLIN has besn made PresI-
dsnt o. the new Retiring Board for military ON
MAJ. GEs. EMoRY, OF the 10Th Army Corps,
ens been IN ths city and is now on visit to Gen.
Hon. GREENE ADAMS and Postmaster Kelly.
Of New York, are at WiliATd's.
JAMES STEEL is one hundred years old and
the oldcst man In Wiseonsin He wAa married
lately to young widow OF eishty-siyht sunmers.
Carr. JoHs A. WINsLow, OF the KearsarRe,
was the recipient OF grand banquet IN PhilAdel-
phia last ev ming. Norton MoMiehAel, Etq,, pr :
sldsd. He was hNnked On one side BY Hon. simon
Cameron, Capt, Gfllts, u. ?. N Hon. James Pol.
lock, and Capt. Roonendorf, u. Q. N. On the
other side were the guest Of the evening, Capt.
WinsloW, Maj. Gen. CadW WalAdar and Com. Hull
There wsrs present many other gentlemen Of note
Atttshed TO both army and navy, among whom
wefa Co modores Hull and Hon, Col. II. q oioutt
Lieut.. Col. n. s. Morgan, U. S. A., and MAjol
heAuley, OF the MArire Corps. r.-r fI I.
FRnDuRIcK Z. PIKI was arrested some dAyI
since In Boston for embeIztnE betwee three and
Company.
GsH. EsES SUTTON, OF fSouth DAnvsrs, Mass.
said 70 be o OF the wsAlthieAt mpn In the county
Of kfseK, hied very SuddrTlJ On sundA event K
Of heart compliant. His age was iAtY one years
HoH. MosTGoMERI BLAIR Is stopping al
BArnum'S Hotel, BAltimorr-
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@ o MGR e s ssIo5N Al
THrRTY-EIGarH CONGRESS-.
THURSDAY, December IS, 1854.


Mr.. Wiley presented a petition ofthe Frank
lin Insurance Company OF Washington, pray
ing the extension and smendment Of their
charter. Referred 10 the District Committee
Mr.. Cowan presented the petition OF large
number OF the cigar.mAkers Of Philadelphia,
asking that the tax be taken OF manufactured
tobacco and put on tho raw material. Refer
red TO the Finance Committee. .r.J sdr,.. ...-
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition OF Charles
X. Graham, Of the Army Of the James, and
other officers, praying an increase Of pay OF
the Communication for rations, 90. Referred to
the Military COMMITTEES u l'r..r
Mr.. Sumner offered the following, which was
adopted, s.-T,#. vt-I M - 80 n
Resolved, That the President Of the United
the public interest, 70 furnish 10 the Senate any
information on the nles OF the Department Of
State concerning the paper published In the
volume OF treaties and entitled " Arrangement
between the United States and Great Britain,
between Richard Rush, Esq., acting as Secre-
tary Of State, aud Charles Bagot, his Britannia
Msjesty's Envoy Extraordinary" relating "a
the naval force to be maintained upon the
American lakes. y.r .a..a. d. .arrgq. y q
Mr.. Lane, Of Kansas, offered . resolutior
that the Committee on tho Conduct Of tho Wa
be instructed TO inquire 10 10 the truth Of th'
alleged charge that large numbers OF diSloya
persons are In the employment OF the Govern
ment, In the navy yards, quartermasters' ant
ordnance depots, &c., Of the country, 70 thl
exclnsion OF loyal men, apd have authority II
send for persons and papers. la u agE
Mr.. Lane said q statement was made In hi
| presence last night, in public speech, that
few days ago q son Of soldier who had Per
ished Of starvation In q rebel prison applied q
the Phitadephia navy yard for employment
which was necessary for tho maintenance Of III
family left BY the soldier, and Was refused
| rrhlift AZ Nha ffaS nd
OF dlhloyal men In the employment Of that nav
yard. He desired 70 call the attention OF th
Committee on Nuyal Affairs also 70 this state
ment,
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Tbs Raiders ON the Canada Bordsr-Im
Portant Order from asn.ral nix u

BOI4DF-NUa-
portant Order from Gsnsrsl DIE.
,Nsw YoaK, Dec. l4.-The following gensr.l
crders have Just boen issued; . -
HrxDo'ns DsPA nFmEsr or TIE EAsr,
s.,.,.,io.x.. NV YoHx Car, Dsssnbsr II.
Information having been received al thess
hnadqusrtets hat the rebel msrsuder. who
Nsre guilty of murder and robbery Al 4t. Al
hAns, w., have been discharged froun arrest
end thst other suterprises arc actually I'm prep,
ersponi IN Canada, the eOmmsading General
Asoms Il due 70 the people OF the fropt,s &c..
% adopt the most prompt and snicient %s,.'
ures for the security Of Their lives and properly
All military commanden on the frontier are
therefore Instructed, In case further aets ~
fapredation or murder are attempted, whether
~ marauders or persons aeting under COM
siss,ons frou She rebel authorities ct Rich
nona, 70 shoot down the perpetrators, II pos
stole, while In the commission OF thei. crime.
Or, IL h Do necessary, with view TO thcir can.
ture, 70 eroes the boundary bet ween tbe limited
ytAtes snd Canada; said com m andera Are here
py direeted 20 pursue them wherever they m ay
take refuge. and, ~ captured, they arc under
no circumstances 70 pe surrendered. but are 70
~ scut 20 thnss headquarters for trial and On n.
hhnent BY martiai law. The Major (3eneraI
oDmmanding the department will not hesitate
70 exercise, To the fullest extent, the authoritv
hsposseasss under The rules Of law o.nIIe Ied
~ all elvilized staiss in regard 70 persons or
vaniziug hostils expeditions within neutral
srrltory and neeink 70 10 for an asylum After
eDmmitting acts Of depreciation within our
eNnt each an srereise of authority having 10.
come tndispenbAble TO protect our cities and
-toans ffom incendiaries, and our people from
robboSyi nnd murder. -T-s' '-'''-,''-'
IL is earnestly hoped that the inhabitants Of
oeF froutior distrlctS will abstain from anv 10.
tl,liation On eeoonnt Of the outrages com Mite
~ the fshei marauders, and that the propeI
In,ssns 2. redress VII pe Ian TO tho action Of
tie public authorities. n y g.sg % ~
~ eompAnd o. MAJ. Cen. D1i
go, 1890 y. II. Van BURnH,T
Colonel HhA ASsistaht Adjutant General.
nPonTnn Aerion ~ zlH oAHADLAN AufHoRI
- y ,aaisaia fIn9 n 1MD cAon. 3r
MonTnHAL, Dec. 1.-THE 81. Adams raider
In the city immedlstely after their discharge
5ae authorities are taking measures 10 rearrpsI
them.
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LOCAL NEWS

IMPORTANT ORDHR.-Msjor Gen. Augur has
nuss, arriving al any outpost Of this Department,
and desiring TO visit places within our linas, will
be dstained until orders are given from heAdquAr-
side near the outpost, and are kaown there. On
GERS are instructed to report the arrival Of persons
The provost mafshals at Fai lax Court Houss and
Vienna will report 10 Col II. II. Wells, Provost
Marshal General OF the Defenees south OF the Po-
the granting Of pAases AnI permits to citizens IN
their vicinity. IN q ia I'd IA
The oommanding ofhesr Of the hrat separate
brigade 10 authorised to grant pAlsel TO onieers
and men under his CON mand, Tor for,yeight hours,
which VII authorize them 70 GROSS the bridges and
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ohisf Juss'es ohsss swer. Hsss omss.
: Chief Justice Chase took the oath today, and
entered upon the duties Of his high ONCE. The
Court came into the Chamber az usual. accom-
panied by Mr.. Chase. The clerk then read Mr..
Chaso's commission, signed BY President Lin
coin and sttested BY the Secretary Of stste.
Mr.. Chase then holding up his right hand,
read the oath Of ofiice, Judge Wayne, senior
Associate Justice, adding at tho close, $50
help you God" 10 - .a,
The scene was witnessed by tho leading
members OF the bar now in the city, BY several
Senators and members Of the House, and BY q
i,rge number Of ladies.
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new Departments in sraryi..a.

The counties Of the Eastern Shore OF Mary-
land, viz, Kent, Queen Anne, Talbot, Caroline,
Dorchester, somerset. and Worcester win mot
be included, hereafter, in the command Of the
third separate brigade sth army corps, but viii
be known ss the District Of the Eastern Shore
Of Maryland. Brig. Cen: J. R. Keniy, United
States volunteers, having been relieved ffsm
the duty TO which he was temporarily assigned
as commanding officer ffst separate brigade,
sthrrmy corps, during the sbsenceof Brigadier
Gen. 4. B. Tyler, Is hereby assigned 70 the
command Of the District Of the Eastern Shore
Of MARYLAND, headquarters at Salisbury.
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A war Between Central Amsrisa and
spain BreWinR. ar. .H.Ha q .H.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 14.--The steamship Ocean
Queen, from Aspinwall, has arrlveds n7|
The South American Congress have resolved
that the Government Of Peru shall give orders
for the recovery OF the Chincha Islands. The
President OF Peru shall have no power 10 mako
terms with Spain until she gives up the said
islands, or they be taken BY tho force Of the
Republic. ...
The Spanish flagship at the Chinchas was
totally destroyed BY fire on the night OF the
26th ultlmo. No particulars are given. This
gives the Peruyians an excellent opportunity
to attack the balance Of the Spanish heet.
Stirring news 10 expected by the next mail
steamer Salvador from Central American ports
at Panama. Arrests are reported by Goyern-
ment at Salvador Of some OF the aceompllces
Of the pirstes who attempted 10 seize her re-
Gently, on suspicion OF being emissaries Of en-
President BarrAs. No evidence being found
against them, they were released. On the triai, /,
two stated they were ordered by the Govern
ment Of the Confederate States 10 go 70 Saliva
dor TO JOINT some Confederate war vessels on
the coast. "a ...r...
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Tm IsDIAs WAn--o. ". Irish, superin-
tndsnt Of Indian Affairs Of Utah, in letter
b Commissiona Dole, states that the north
western bands OF the shoshous Indians, have
agreed TO the amendments to the treaty made
hst winter, and are peacesble again.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-15

For some days past small rebel forces have
been making warlike demonstrations on the
Rsppshannock, as firing upon passing boats,
&c. Guerrillas arc prowling about Frederieks-
burg, but our boats and men are acting In such
way as to prevent their doing any serious
DAMAGE ..... ... g. ..
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oUTsIDE.-on our fst page to-day will be
found one Of saxe'S humorous poems, Gen.
Rosecrans's valedictory order to his late com.
mAnd, and a variety Of Interesting articles.
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MO smsnss OF the Rebel Gen. Lyon
ThomsS Cavalry Across the cumbsr-
land.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 14.-The rebel Gen. Lyon,
on entering Hopklnsville, Monday, conscript-
ing overy man he could ind, robbed the stores,
and burned what he could not carry away.
General McCook's advanced guard had .
sklrmish with Gen. Lyon near Elkton.
Generals stoneman and Burbridge effected .
junction at Barnesville, and viii closely follow
Gen. Breckinridge. 81 sif n, ..- l...-r II
The cavalry Of Gen. Thomas army have re-
crossed 10 the south side OF the Cumberland,
with the exception OF q sufficient force 10 pur-
sue and route any rebel force on tho north side.