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Mr.. Chase Declines.

New York, March l0.-The Post publish
es the following letter of Mr.. Chase, de-
clining to enter the Presidential canvass ::
WASHINGTON, March 5, 1864.
My Dear Sir-In reply to friendly let
ter from you, l wrote you briefly not long
ago, about the wishes expressed by many
that my name might be favorably regarded
by the people, in their next choice of =
President, and closed by saying that should
our friends in Ohio manifest a preference
for another, I should accept their decision
with the ready acquiescence due from one
who has been already trusted and honored
by them, beyond merit or expectation
The recent action of the Union members
of our Legislature indicates such prefer
ence. 1t becomes my duty, therefore, and
| consider it more a privilege than q
duty, to ask that no further consid-
Grafton shall he given to my name
1t was never more important than now
that all our efforts and all our energies
should he devoted to the suppression
Of Here, for some explainable cause,
the wires ceased working and all commu-
nication with Chicago broken off,
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WASHINGTON, March "a Washington
correspondent says it is understood that
General Grant protests against further at
tompts to penetrate the COnfederacy until
Richmond shall have been taken. He dis
agrees with Halleck and places tho highest
value upon the rebel capitol, declaring that
Cincinnati as well as Washington are
threatened by it.
Another correspondent in speaking OF
this now ION TO Richmond" matter says
II think il probable that Grant will com
mand the main column, with Sherman,
Mcpherson, Meade and Hooker as CHIEF
subordinates.'
Gen. William Smith reached here to-day,
which gives rise to revival of the reports
that he will supercede Meade. 1t is claimed
that Grant urges his appointment.
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Gen. Grant Receives his Commits.
sion ~ Lieutenanl.G General.

WASHINGTON. March 9.-The President
Of the United States this evening formal
VI presented 10 Major General U. S.
Grant his commission as Lieutenant Gen
eral. The presentation took place in the
Cabinet Chamber, in the presence of the
entire Cabinet, Gen. Halleck, Representa-
tive Lovejoy, Gen. Rawlings and Col.
Comstock, Of Gen. Grants staff, the son OF
Gen. Grant and Mr.. Micolay. The Presi-
dent addressed him thus:
GENERAL GRANT:-Iu consequence OF
the Nations appreciation of what you have
done and its reliance upon you for what
gle you are now presented with this COM
mission constituting you Lieutenant Gen
eral, in the Army Of the United States.
With this high honor delolves upon YOU
also corresponding responsibilities as
the country herein trusts you, SO under
God 1t will sustain you. scarcely need to
add that with what here speak for the
nation receives my own hearty personal
concurrence.
To which General Grant replied in the
following manner Mr. PREsIDRNr:-I
accept this commission with gratitude
for the high honor conIered with the aid
OF the nobler armies that have fought on SO
many fields for our common country. 1t
Will be my earnest endeavor not to disap-
point your expectations. 1 feel the full
weight of the responsibilities now devoiy-
ing upon me, and know that if thew are
met it will be due to the favor of that Prov
ldence which leads both nations and men.
The President then introduced the Gen.
eral to all tho members of the Cabinet. af.
ter which the company was seated, and
about half an hour was spent in social CON
versation.
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EXCHANGED.

BALTIMORE, March lO.-The following
are among the Federal officers released
from Richmond: +. A. Bartleson, Col.
Tooth III. infantry; G. H. Carlton, Col. S9tL
Ohio infantry; Heber Leforce, Col. 22d
Mich. A. Van Schroeder, Lieut.. Col, A. c.
&. 14th Army Corps j. w. Sahderson, Lit.
Col, Chief c. S. LIST Army Corps; $. w.
Archer, 1t. Col. 18th Iowa infantry J. c.
Meagher, Capt. 4Oth Ohio infantry John
b. McRoberts. Capt. Sd Ohio infantry; JAS.
A. Johnston, Capt. 18th Ky. cavalry; Nj
Goodman, Capt. 42d Ind. infantry; +. X.
Noble, LIST Lit. 2lst Ky. infantry; II. S.
Plat, LIST 1t. llth Mich. infantry.
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SENATORIAL CLAssIFIcAr1oN.-Th Gin
cinnati Commercials Washington CORES
pendent thus Classics the United State.
Senate:
After three months daily attendance il
the Senatorial jury box DIETER known a.
the Reporters Gallery have brought IL
the following verdict. I don't know how
lar the general public will agree with me-
out those who disagree are priyilered n
appeal to higher court:
mont,
The best scholar-Mr. Sumner. OF Mas.
sachusetts.
The best general debater and rr.ct;c.1
!egislator-Mr. William Pitt Persecution. y
Maine. a0A' =
The "keenest'' debater-Mr. Trumbull
|of Illinois.
The most pleasant speaker to listen To-
Mr. Doolittle, of Wisconsin.
Inc best financier-Mr Sherman. O,
=. The richest man-Mr. sprague, of Rhode
Ohio. "oe' u
The greatest bore that ever liyed-Mr
Davis, of Kentucky.
Inc Knight Of the Sorrowful Nirrer-
Mr.. Lane, of Kansas.
me most violent Copperhead- Pow.
ell, OF Kentucky.
me most eloquent Copperhead-Mr. Car.
Isle, OF Virginia.
The most bibulous man in CONGRESS-
Mr.. Richardson, Of Illinois.
me BEST looking man, Uhen sober-Mr.
salisbury, of Delaware
me man who has the least to sav-Mr.
Hendricks, Of Indiana.
me man who made a jaux pas in issuing
surety private" circular, which soon
Kansas. -
Inc man who comes nearest to beinr no
thing-Mr. Riddle, of Delaware,
ABE's LAsT.-"I can't sav e..
who will be the peoples choice f.. ' p.sn;
cent, Out to the best of my belief II viii ha
the successful candidate.i VIII We
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FOREIGN NeWa.

PORTLALD, March 9.-The Novia Scotia
from Liverpool 18th aud Londonderry 18th
arrived at q. m. Affairs in Schieswig
were unchanged.
Lord Palmerston had announced that
orders were sent to the Cape of Good Hope
international law not justifyiDg her deten-
ton.
Cotton dull and Id lower for American,
and l@td lower for all other sorts-mar-
ket closing quiet at the decline above quo
ted. Middling New Orleans ut, uplands
28Ad
Breadstufis dull and tending downward.
Provisions steady:
Consuls 9li@9la for money.
Rumor says Queen Victoria is about to
abdicate and the Prince of Wales is to as
cpnd the throne of England as Edward the
VII.
LIVERPOOL, Feb -Evening.-Pol
news unimportant. Confederate loan de-
clined to 47M49s. Cotton quiet and I'M
changed. Sales to-day 5000 bales. Bread
stuffs dull and tending downward. Pro
visions steady except lard, which is dull
Sugar has an upward tendency. Consols
9laCI9ll, Erie shares GAY @651; Ills. Cent.
shares, !S@l7c discount.
There is no fighting in Schleswlg, and
nothing new.
1t is affirmed that France assents to a
conference, though not in u very earnest
spirit.
| Duke Augustenburg, in reply to an inn
portant deputation from all parts of Schles-
wig, declared his intention never TO sur
render his rights.
The London Times considers that the
main point has been gained in the assent o.
the Great Powers to conference, and
hopes it will produce satisfactory results.
| The Italian cOnSpiratOrs were condemned
bfqaeaaga6fAlo4f f fSG iife iiivy,ec,ea. ss .
extra state at 2Os6d @2ls. Wheat dull, and
Id per cwt. lower. Western red ss2d@Ss
lid. Indian corn duh at 2Ssod( D29s PEI
$50 pounds.
Provisions.-Beet in better demand a,
Ss2d god dearer. Pork firm for eastern
but western neglected. Bacon quiet, and
partially Is lower. Cheese firm. Lard
quiet at 4l643s.
PARIS. Feb. 1.-The Constitution denies
the erroneous assertions of certain papers
respecting the proposed conference Of Eu.
could not accept the proposal of a conferer-
ance, 1t not having yet been made to her.
The Posts city article saws that private
advices from Paris upon which we believe
reliance can be placed, again allude to me-
gotiations now in progress preparatory te
the recognition Ofthe Confederate States by
the French Government, although any OF.
ficial acknowledgment of this fact would al
this moment be thought premature and
undesirable.
In the House of Commons last night Mr.
Halliburton said that at the request of the
under foreign secretary he had postponed
his inquiring "a to the negotiations with
| the United States, relative to their forciblt
possession Of the Island Of San Juan, bu,
he would not postpone the inquiry indefi
nitely.
The Daily Nc,rs says the society o
Friends ia London are extending theil
efforts to raise funds for the liberated ne.
grOes in America,
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NEW YORK, 9.-The steamer Bavaria has
arrived, her news was anticipated.
The HerdId's Army of the Potomac dis
patch contains extracts from the Rich
mond Sentinel of the 5th, urging trial by
military law of Dahlgrens captured men.
Italso contains the following kilograms !:
MERIDIAN, March The work of re-
pairing the railroads is progressing rapid
ly. Three miles of track and three bridges
were destroyed on the Southern road, 10
miles of track on the Selma road and g.,
miles on the Mobile & Ohio road were des-
troyed. Sherman burned great deal of
property here and at Maria, Enterprise,
Sackhart, and other stations. All the public
buildings and numbers of private houses
we're destroyed. The enemy pillaged every
house and provisions were taken from al
most every family. Sherman laid waste
the country through which his army pass
ed on their return to Vicksburg.
CENrREpoL1s, March A dispatch from
Gen. jackson, dated Sharon, seven miles
from Canton, Feb. %, says he overlook the
enemy at that point on the 9th, and was
skirmishing. The enemy crossed his whole
force at Ratliff 8 and Coburn's ferries, and
proceeded to Canton, where they were re-
ported on short rations and broken down.
1t was thought they would destroy por.
ton of the railroad north of Canton, and
go at once to Vicksburg. About 25 had
| tecii hiiieu anu CaptuIeu. OuE cavalry
are harrassing them.
| ATLANTA, March 3.-A special to the
.ippeal, dated Macon, Miss, March I'd
says the whole federal force under Sher
man was at Canton on the 18th. Our cav
airy were harrassing them with decided
effect.
Grierson's command had returned L
Memphis.
! A private telegram from Gen Forrest
says IN vict".y is complete. My los.
| ~ SWO killed and 81 wvuALuu. ihe an.
kee loss in killed, wounded and captured
is about 500. They ontnumbered me three
to one. Col. Forrest is killed.
| CHARLESTON, March 3.-One hundred
and twenty eight shots were fired at the
city to-day.
| The enemy are engaged in hauling am.
munltion to Cumming Point batteries
A derrick boat and schooner are lyine
alongside..th the sunken vessel, raising hel
guns.
SAVANNAH, March A special to the
| Republican says that a detachment from
| two of our regiments of cavalry and some
| infantry, all under command of Colone
Anderson of the 5th Georgia attacked the
enemy at Camp Finnegan on Tuesday,
The camp was re-taken and the enem,
badly whipped and pursued within three
miles of Jacksonville. Our loss was seven
| killed and twenty three wounded.
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The New York World statos +ho% ,...,
recruits have been Obtained - tha n;,s. y
view York at the rate Of about thomsana
per gay. II is evident that if the rebellion
- not wiped out in the campaign Of 1894
.ne failure will not be for the want of MOI,
GOV 20 wear the Union blue, bear up the Spring
ne.n rifles, and carry the flag and keen a. IN
70 the music of the Union. s''p
10y, lord Palmerston, personally, is said to
look very much like q gorilla with wh;,o
halr and Whiskers. "-'A "nAte
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Railroad Accident

LOUISVILLE, March 9.-The passenger
train leaving Indianapolis for louisville
last evening was thrown OF the track six
miles above Columbus, Ind, about mid
night by the displacement Of a switch, and
the hind car was intersected by tree near
the track, killing four persons and wound
ing several others. The wounded were
brought to Columbus.
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Railroad ColIt.ior

CLEVELAND, Mar. 1o.-The express ives
o tna; the Toledo road, collided with a Goa
i lam on side track at Bellevue, Ohio
were Killed. N oA1o cniie
An An elevator, and quantity Of grain. ex
press matter and baggage was burned
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From virginia.

ORANGE G. H., March 9.-The excite
ment about the raid has subsidized. and all
is quiet in the Department.
The cause of the tring at the lower fords
yesterday evening, has not been ascer-
tanned, but it is believed to have been our
artillery Smelling feeble demonstration of
the enemy's cavalry.
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From LeayenwOrtl,.

A Leavenworth dispatch says that an un-
successful attempt was made by the Union
League last night to rescind the resolution
denouncing the senatorial election and
members Of the legislature who were ex.
PEELED, to be allowed trial.
Recruiting progresses rapidly and Kan
sas will soon fill her quota.
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From Charleston .

CHARLESTON, March 4.-One hundred
and eight shells were fired ut the city in
the last twenty -four hours, ending ut five
O'Clock this evening. One white woman
was severely wounded 10 the leg this
morning. This is the only casualty from
1850 shells fired during the last fortnight.
The monitors fired few shots at Fort
Sumter to-day. No other news.
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CINCINNATI, March "a special to the
Columbus Gazette says Gen. Grant, on his
way East, in conversation with a distin-
guished Ohio officer, expressed himself
fully satisfied with the situation Of military
affairs, and spoke in the highest terms OF
Sherman's expedition, which had given
the rebellion the severest blow since Vicks-
burg.
Sherman has destroyed forage and pro-
visions enough to subsist the rebel army
from three to six months. In one place he
destroyed over 5000, 900 of property, and
in other places immense stores. Thou
sands Of bushels Of corn, and large quan.
titles of wheat were consumed. He brought
in large droves Of cattle, and several thou
sand head Of mules, and eight thousand
negroes and over four hundred prisoners
with triAing loss Of men and material on
our side. In addition to this, by the de-
structiOn OF very important railroad lines
Gen. Sherman has released McPhersOn's
corps from guard duty along the Missis
sippi, and restored it TO active service.
Cincinnati Specials.
CINCINNATI, March 9.-The Commercial;
Chattanooga dispatch of the 9th says, all Is
quiet in front except an occasional ex.
changing of shots between the advanced
cavalry pickets. To-day q large force O
rebel cavalry appeared before Nickajack
Gap and pressed our cavalry. Deserters
arrive at the rate of thirty per day.
A dispatch of the 9TH says the rebel cav
airy have retired. Our forces now hole
Nick ajack Gap. 1t is not unlikely the reb
els may assume the offensive. A collision
occurred between two freight trains neal
Stevenson, Ala, on Saturday night, killing
| four ladies and two men, and woundins
others.
A large force Of rebel cavalry attacked s
! .nen Of the Third Tennessee, at Panthe
Springs, East Tennessee on the 9Th. Oul
loss was two killed, eight wounded, ant
twenty-five captured. The rebels lost thir
ty killed and wounded.
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New YORK, March 0.-The British block
ade- runner steamer Dan, was captured on
the 4th ult., by the gunboat Pequot, of
Wilmington, aud brought to Beaufort. The
night before. = white painted, side wheel
blockade runner, went ashore Is miles
south Of Beaufort. Three Of our cruisers
had gone in search. blockade runner
steamer, name unknown, was captured
February I'D, in lat. 330, Ion. 790 3V. by
one of our gunboats, which was seen put
ting prize crew aboard.
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ST. Louis, March 9.-The steamer Lumi-
nary from the lower river brings intelli-
gence that Sherman and Staff left vicks-
burg on the 18th for below designing To
have an interview with Gen. Banks or Adj
miral Porter or both, with reference TO iu-
ture movements.
Cot.on-No sales. Receipts 800 bales.
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Fire In COnnecticut.

NEW HAVEN, March "A disastrous
nre In Meridian this morning consumed
Two or three blocks, including the First
Nauonal Bank, the West Meridian Honse
ana Fost Office. One man was killed and
one wounded. '-o'
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BOSTON. March 8.-The following il 4
weekly statement Of the condition Of the
banks in this city: Capital stock 81 OBJ
TO- Loans ,os and discounts 81 6S7, 900 spe-
5S6, 600. Due from other sources $40 ala \
600. Deposits ga, $50. 900.
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Died.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, March 9.-Mr. p.
Post, prominent merchant in New York
curing more than 40 years, died ut his res
aged IS years. 2
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Gen. Hancock Makes an Address.
NEW YORK, March 9.-Gen. Hancock
addressed the Public Stock Board TO-DAY.
which subscribed 5000 to aid in recruiting
for his corps.
Gold closed at 1854
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Population
excluding PrOprtn q
Total army navy poPulatn
population. and mer- in diviD.
chant seaman ions q -
United kingdom 1891 ,2ss 2e,Naos2 100 !.
EDg'd and Wales y, 1S,4N 2O,O66 Is @l
n Ire and ........ sSS.Ss SYSsaM iSS
Isles in Brit SEAS 1854 1H4H COS
The increase of the population in England
and Wales since the last census was z, ia
327. The increase was at the rate Of II per
cent. in ten years, or !, l4l annually.
The natives Of Great Britain in the Unit
ed States exceed the numbers in all other
countries, forming in the aggregate 2,A,-
743.
The English population in India, accord
ing to the returns of the Indian Govern.
meht, amounted to 1858, including the
English army, 81, COS strong. s9
France is the country to which the Eng
lish most resort in Europe, nearly 36,00o
being domiciled there. sa&
The boys born in England are in tho pro-
portion Of 10y, 8ll to 100 900 girls; but they
experience higher rate of mortality, and
according to the new English life table, the
rates are so finely adjusted that the num-
bers are reduced in the end TO very nearly
an equilibrium.
OF the whole class Of population, 26,oe6
criminals are In prisons; M,3l5 lunatics
are in asylums; O,4l4 patients are in hos
pitfalls; 25,722 Of the poor and infirm are -
work houses. There are q, 5o0 inmates IN
the principal charitable institutions ana
asylums.
ENGLAND ASHAMED OF HgRsELF.-L'oN-
DON, Feb. 13.-If ever q country was asha-
med Of itself, mortified, Inundated, that -
the case with England at the present mo-
ment. Poor, little, defeated Denmark can
not suffer half as much, for her defeat M
wolves no humiliation. She has made -
good fight as could be expected under the
circumstances. But England-the laugh.
ing stock Of the world-what can she say
in defense Of her position? Her silence y
very expressive. The House of Commons
demands the papers in the case Of Dom
mark. They are declared to be 80 volun-
nous and in such a condition that they
can not be had from the printer under
three weeks, during which time Mr.. Mi
cawber hopes something will turn up. In
that ''other place" which il the parliament
tary designation for the House Of Lords,
Earl Derby is met by the same answer,
and says, contemptuonsly, ''Send them TO
the Times or course, every body knows
that this is Q mere put-Off to gain time
The Danes are driven out of Schleswig; the
help promised them by England comes
not, and Parliament can not even get the
diplomatic correspondents which might
show the reason why. wonder how much
leek John Bull is capable of eating.-C6r.
N. Y. Times.
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CENSUS OF GREAT BRIrAIN.-EnGiish
journals publish q parliamentary paper
giving the general results of the census ol
1851. The population was thus Distributed
over the four divisions Of the United King
dom:
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CHERRIES SALE.

~ STATE OF Iowa, LEE CcySrr-sx
By virtue If special execution directed issued
y the Clerk 81 the District 1uart ~ sud county,
Of IA TilbeEna and Hawkins Tai Tor also
decree against Virginia elfday others have levied
ufon ard viii sell 20 the highest bidder the oOF
of the Clerks Uce II the District Court Lee county
Iowa. az ksOkrk in sid county, th 9th day If April
A. d.. 1864 between this hours If o'clock A. VI and
O'Clock r NJ commencing at O'clock y. ~ II said CAV
the following property, ttsit. Lots one t~p = and
three in block ninety s in the city Of keoknk, lee
county, lows and also tine undivided haf of forty
~ FEET OF the front ends Of lots lai eleven III and
twelve III In block eighty ss Ia the CITY 81 hes
xxx, Lee county. Iowa.
Taken levied and to be sold by order OF court
satisfy said writ OF execution.
! Keokuk; Mch 10, OIL ISRAEL ANDERSON.
| Printers Fee - 30 Sheriff of Lee Co., Iowa.
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A,HERIFFyS SALE.

~ Srsrg or Iowa. LEE CoUSrY--ss
BY virtue Of especial execution me directed issued
by the Clerk of the District Court said county
nfJ. s. Eastman, and against Joseph kendrck, have
levied npon and viii sell TO the highest bidder the qnt
door OF the Clerks Office Of the District ~ Lee
ty, Iowa. at keoknk, in said county, the Stb sy 81
April A. ID. 1s6l between the hours OF O'Clock A. NJ
and O'Clock p NJ, commencing at O'Clock r. ~ Of said
day, the following property owit Tbs northwest ear
ter of the northwest quarter Of section tweaty s
township sixtysix 1861 ill., Of faage sS teiweffs IA
Lee connty, Iowa
Taken levied upon, and to be sold by order OF court 10
satisfy said writ of execution. -
hsokuk Mich. 10. loet- ISRAEL ANDLhsONy
pr;ntay,. S.g " 80 sheriff of Lee Co., Iews
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CHERIFF'S SALE.

~ STAIR Iows. LIZ Co.'S
BY virtue Of special execution directed issued
by the Clerk Of the District Court said county favor
Of Charles Parsons. and against Peter Lcla1, tsud also
decree against William Batkeit asFd olfs,l nave
levied upon and will sell TO the highest bidder, az the
front of the Clerks office OF the district Court
Lee county, Iowa Mt keOkuk IN said cotSniy the 9th
day Of April 4. D. l9e-, between the hours ef clock
A.. and oeisek neDg ut ociock n. Of
said day, the following property, cwi: The fractional
northeast quarter q SECTION tirtygour [34 AMI the
rlonal northwest quarter Of section thirtylNe
all in township sixtyseven o5 north OF range D
west in Lee county, Iowa.
Taken levied upon, and to he Sold Ivy order Of to
satisfy said writ ~ execution.
Printer Fee s. SO ISRAEL ANDERSON,
keokGk, Aelt. 10, 81. Sheriff u Lee Co. Iowa