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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

On the third page to-day we give notices o.
the Auto Biography of Lyman Beecher" and
other books, with several letters from Europe
On the fourth page, letters from NatamoroS'
Knoxville, Washington, and COnstantinope,
and an account of the Border-State Convention
at Louisville The ninth and tenth pages con-
tain the important memorial of the Chamber OF
Commerce on Ocean Steam Navigation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
From California.
The shin

- . Ban rkANcIsco, Friday, March I. 1854
The ship William Chamberlain has srriysA
from Hew-York.
The dry weather has induced considerable specalsr
ton In breadstnis Offerings made at 81 Boa 81 10 pss
100 ms. for wheat.
The sudden and unexpected death Of tho Rev Thonas
Starr King to-day ut once surprised and saddened tAe
whole community. Business was nearly snspcndeI
the Courts adjourned the public Offices closed and tia
flags every flagstaff were put al hafInasL including
those every church that ever raised a flag
1t is universally conceded that had ever dons
~ much rs he toward making California loyal whiIe
his unring zeal in forwarding every beneyo eukpr
prise made him generally beloved
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
COMMENCEMENT OF ruR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL

COMMENCEMENT OF THR UNIVERSITY MBDI0AL
DEPAgIMENr.-The annual commencement Of the
Medical Department ofthc New-YOrk University ws'
held last evening in the chapel of the University Build
ing In tho presence OF large assembage. The mem
bors of the Faculty. among whom were DR.. Naentns
Mott and Dr. Paine occupied the platform The
venerable Chancellor Ferris presided, and opened tho
exercises with selection from the Scripture and prayer
after which he conferred the degree OF Nj. H. upon hs
following members Of the graduating class; -, o.,..
Joseph W. AiSp Berd E.jt Gs Se.0I " EiSn
O. Brady, Ohio; Edward Brown, n. Marvin B4tus',
n. " i,su. CSFdner NJ \. Franz l. ShSi"l se ~ II
Crunp ~ Y Gotieb 4. Bonner. n. y Thomas W De''s''
La; Vim W Eaton, Ne John T. Goddard CT Charles ns.. a
GOrse o. Edward Gonzales Cnbai chsls. lion lion
Hawley Cent Amer Jas. ". Hughes N y De fote h1us'
y. Y. George W; Johnston, N VI Eli Reads ohio "a
b. Joscf Martinez Cuba Nathaniel Matson n l. Ausasy
I. Mills n. Y. Chas. NJ Mclsuhe Ill Dr. MeClla Nv w.,
James Moore, \. H. Charles w Nsf Me GeGss oesry
Jeremiah Lesry n. Y. George c. Reynolds Conn neng
Riching: H. Joseph H. Robinson ConT S9f, H. Nov, SEQ
re. Carbon W. Spic.r Mo Samuel B. snalwood NJ
Joseph T sedman. Mas. Theodore II studdOrd n Bio
mi Tsanier n Webster Pa H. Goodel Whitehall n l.,
Fsnsuis d. wei.se, N vi DAVIS L. "hyoorn ~ Ii Am"
N. williamson Mass .,ror;,o.
J,r.. Moore. NIB; Charlie. " McLauris H.; Gotliecc
T. Bonner. N Y; Cornelius O'Leary n Y: Joremnn
oLesy, n Wm, ssOysr Ji Ed S: ~ d's M..s
John T. Godd,rd, Conn George w. Newman, n Ii wv
thanlel Matson, N. \.
The following prizes were then awarded; IroL
Motifs bronze medal. to DR.. Charlie NJ Mc Laao'
Prof Metcalfes LIST prize pocket case OF nss S
TO Dr. James Moore; I'd prize, case ot inst1menS 80
post norton examinations, TO Mr. VIM H. ID
An excellent address delivered by Ut. Onas. n
Budd and the exercises closed with oenedi0''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

Miss EMMA NEBB REPLIES To- Miss anna
DIcKESsoSNos a very large, but very enthusiastic.
audience greeted Miss Emma Webb st the Brooklyn
Athensum on Friday evening 1t Democratic
peace meeting, called under the asspce. Of certain
men who have been smsrtng under thseaustio remsrn
made By Miss Dickinson. A gentleman csmc forward
with the lady speaker lesnng his arm, and after
some coarse illusions to "the female who had spoken
to HIS hearers ona former occasion said he happy
to introduce them an American lady Here the chair
man was brought to sudden pause, having forgotten
the name Of tho fr speaker; and he not relieved
from his dilemma until the lady announced her
Miss Webb said IN substance, that she had studlec
politics; that she had equal number OF friends q; the
North and u the South fghtng for and fighting against
the Union aud which ever triumphed, would bring
equal sorrow % her heart, She then spoke Of the bor
rcrs Of war-declered that II was depOpulating the
country and that we should soon need resurrection
save the nation from total extinction She dx6lt es
great length the new birth OF the nation and Won
dered that President Lincoln considered his gG to
violate the Constitution that the nation might es born
again. Had he taken such step IN Ensiaad
ne would have lost his head. Miss Dick.
onson spoke of words for the hour she should
have said decisions of the hgnr. Emancipation is de-
lusion She had visited the West Indies. and Emano
patton had turned the isnnds into deserts and made
heaihens Of the slaves, that they now worShiped
snakes (not copperheads) Wherever the negro sub
ordinate he Is useful and happy. Slavery IS the nornI
condition Of the negro. Negroes are in Africa what
greenbacks in the United States-a legal tender
The idea that established this Government was WHITE
not black The Constitution or Abolltosism must
die Abolitionsm had deuged the cOuntr! with blood
Mcclellan not a namsless man-he was hero. and
had twice saved the capital This country ought To Dc
called New-Africa the moment the South B subugaed
and slavery IS abolished She hoped soon to see the
white flag OF peace &c.. &c. Miss ". concluded BY
reci,ing Hoods Song Of the Shirt Sunset Cox then
sentiments uttered by the speaker Of the evening and
tile meeting closed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
GENERAL NEWS.

An explosion happened in the laboratory Of
the military magazine at Quebec yesterday. The build
ing was destroyed. and others much shaken Ten
or more persons missing and are probably Killed
Three or four bodies have been found.
Miss Emma Webb, one of the actresses
known as "The ebb Sisters" formerly Of the BoweIy
stage appeared last night in political character in IN
eut 10 answer &c EioA spcccacs q" MiS. D!CEo15oA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

At the recent Indiana State Convention the
delegates from the Ninth District passed resoln-
tions unanimously congratulatiug their repre-
sentative, Mr.. Celia1, on his election to the
Speakership, and insisting that he should con-
sent TO accent another nomination TO Congress.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
NEw.voRK STATE LEGIsLATURE
SENATE. ALBANY. March 4, 1904.
EVENING SESSION.

A concurrent resolution appropriGting So, 600
for the reception Of returning regiments Of volunteers
adopted.
Mr.. Oswald introduced concurrent resolution that
our representatives, in Congress be instructed TO vote
for - per cent increase Of pay to in the military
and naval service, which lies over.
Tho majority OF tho Committee on Cities have
resolved 70 report in favor Of increasing the pay Of
Nev.York Policemen, es follows Captains, slii Ser
goants, $40 80; Patrolmon So and Doormen, Ss. Ad
jolrned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
From, II. 1onis.
ST. LOUIS. Friday. Marc,

ST.. LOUIS. Friday. March a. 1894
The Legislature OF Colorado and many of the
leading men Of that Territory have pettioncd Gen.
Curtis IL retain Col Chyington in command instead a
Gen Ewing, who has been assigned to that district
The Legislature of Kansas adjourned on the lst inst
Meetings continue H. be- held in different parts OF the
State denouncing the late Senatorial election.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

Or within fraction Of threefhs of the entire vote.
The other candidates the kree.State ticket havs
been elected by abou the majority as that Of Mr.
Hahn.
The returns yet to come in will probably swell the
aggregate vote to something over 1000 but the only
effect they viii be likely to have upon the result will DO
TO increase Mr. Hahns majority
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
From Fort Smith.

Special Dispatch TO The Cincinnati Gazette.
Fort Smith. March ? 1864.
A guerrilla band of about 10 men attacked
Blacks Mil, near Cross Hollow, 25 miles north of Fay.
ettevo, tow days since. Tho mill was defended BY
sergeant and II men, who rcpused the Rebels killing
three and wounding several more. Maj. Fitch, with
l25 men, from Fayetteville pursued and scattered them
In all directions
The following order has been sent 10 the commanding
officer at Fayetteville;
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT or The FRONTIER
DEPARTMENT. OF ARkASsAs, 2
FORT SMITH, ARK. Feb. "A, 1904 }
Lieut. Col. Bnnor, Commanding at Fayetteville:
Hang shoot guerrilla caught In the vicinity when
the mails captured or the wires cut"
Tho dispatch from here tie 18th ut denying the
neglect shown Gen. Curtis on his arrival was sent by
some meddlesome body and not by your special CORE
spondent.
Capt. Ross Of Col Clark's 9th Missouri (RebeD In.
fantry has deserted from Prices army and arrived at
Van Buren, with twelve Of his men.
Gen. Frost has absconded from the Rebel army and
gone IN Mexico. Gen Drayton commands his old brig.
AIDE. There " confirmation OF the rumor that Price
had left the Rebel army.
The river is big bender the banks FULL and over
four feet on all thu bars The rise 10 only temporary.
The body Of mon, shot through the head was found
three miles from town. yesterday. From pass found
In his pocket. his appears to BIO VIM. Colns
In Little Rock Gen. Blunt and stan are expected
daily. There will probably be conflict Of authority
between Blunt aud Thayer to the command. Under
tho recent orders from Cen Steele all the troops In this
district have been placed In charge OF Gen. Thayer II
tho order ID carried Blunt will be General without
any troops.
Gen. Stockton, Treasury Agent is busily engaged in
securing abandoned farms and there Is every prospect
Of tho raising OF large crops
There was a heavy snow storm yesterday. but tie
weather h again pleasant.
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Quici Reported mt Chattanooga.

NASHVILLE, Thursday. March J 1864.
All is reported quiet at the front.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

A SERIES OF DIsoUssIoSs.-An interesting
series OF discussions commenced Friday evening ~
Room No 20 Cooper Institute. under the auspices "
the Ladies Loyil Le1gus
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

The following recapitulation Of the vote cast
At the election in Louisiana is published in The Nes-
Orleans Era of the 18th ult.;
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-02

preaching election will bo held as revolu.
tionary, and resisted With all Tie means and
power under their control.
Rcsoiptd, That the aim and object of
the Democratic paoty is to preserve the
Federal Union aud the rights ot tho States
unimpaircd, and wo now declare that No
consider tho Administrative usurpaton of
extraordinary and dangerous power not
grated by the Constitution. the subver-
sion of tho civil by military law in States
not in insurrccticn, the arbitrary military
arrest, imprisonment, trial and sentence of
American citizens in States where civil law
exists 10 full force, the suppression of speech
aud press, the denial OF the right Of asylum,
tho open and avowod disregard of State
rights, the employment of unusual test
onths, and tho interference with and denial
Of tho right Of the people to bear arms. cal
culatcd TO prevent a restoration of the
Union and tho porpotuntion of a Govern.
ment devoid Of its just powers--the consent
Of the governed,
Resofprd. That tho shameful disregard
of III" Administration of it's duty respecting
our follow mon, who bave boon prisoners
in u suffering condition, deserves the severe.
est reprobaton on tho sumo, alike OF pride
nnd common humanity.
ResDird. That tho sympathy of the
Democratic party we heartily aud oarucstl v
extend to tho soldiers Of our army. who arc
and have been IN the field under the flag
of our country. and, in the event of our ut.
tanning powcr,by US will secure oil the kind.
ness. care, protection. regard aud kind.ess
that brave so'diors of tho Republic have SO
nobly earned. .- ..
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-02
Letter from Ex Gov. Tod.

The following letter OF Ex.Gov. Tod we
trus, will serve to satisfactorily explain q
matter about which thore has existed much
uncertainty and dissatisfaction 4; ...
YOUNGSTOWN. o. Aug. IL, 1864.
ABNER BLACK, Battery g., o. V. A..
Nashville, Tennessee.
Dear Sir In reply to your letter Of the
l0th inst, desiring TO know what assur-
snce was given by The military authorities
to the men who volunteered in 1869, 10
Gil up the old regiments and other organi-
zslions then in the field, as TO the term
of their enlistment, to.wit, whether for
three years, or only for the unexpred
;ime Of the organiza alton which they join
ed, l have 10 say: .......... 49, ..'
That in the first proclamation, dated
July Sd, 1869, which was widely scattered
over The State, copy OF which / send y ou.
announced that The term would be for
three years or during the war. Finding
that this embarrassed recruiting some.
what, ! applied to the Secretary OF War
sometime in the latter part OF the same
month, to have the term OF service
changed from three years, to that of the
unexpired term OF the Organization that
The recruit might join. made known
the fact Of this application 10 many Of the
recruiting officers. and during the pend
ency, expressed the opinion that The Sec
retary OF War would grant my request.
A final decision was obtained in The latter
part OF August. refusing 10 make the
change asked Tor. This decision was bad
and promulgated before any of The men
were mustered into service; so that, at the
time OF the muster. supposed that all Of
the recruits understood tbst their term o,
service was Tor three, years or during the
war. ] bave now given you all the INFORM.
alton have on The subject. s.,a,s
regret 10 know that you have been
disappointed as to the duration OF Your
term of service; but 1 cannot give you the
relief you desire; indeed, as Tar back as
1889, we all supposed that the war would
be over, and the old flag floating in safe.
ty everywhere, long ore This. But in this
just expectation we have all been sorely
disappointed. Our happy form OF Govern.
ment is still 10 danger; we mus, therefore
all continue cheeriuly to do our duty un-
I'll it shal beIestored 10 its former quiet
and supremacy. COVE
Respectfully yours. DAVID TOD.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-02
Mcclellan on Arbitrary Arrests.

Ii is unfortunate Tor the Democ, ats
who rely so much for success upon the
ridiculous hue and cry about 'arblrary
arrests" that their candidate for Presi-
dent has not clearer record on that
question. None o! the arrests Of which
;hey complain were more arbitrary than
the arrest ofthe Maryland Legislature. In
September. 1851 in pursuance Of the fol.
lowing order Of Gen. Nc CIellan: La.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc) ,
Washington, September l2, 86i
lhoior General v. p. Banks, Eailsd
States Army: .#.,i oHar... 1s 4a.
GENEnAL: After full consultation with
the President. Secretaries OF State, Wsv.
ele.,H has been decided 10 effect the opera.
tion proposed for the i7lh, Arrangements
have been, made TO have a Governmena
steamer at Annapolis toreceiye the prison.
ers and carry them TO their destination. q
Some four or five OF the chief men in the
affair are TO be arrested to-day. When
they meet on the you wll.plesse have
everything prepared 10 arrest the whole
party, and be sure that none escape. a.
1t is understood that you arrange with
General Dix and Governor Seward the
modas operandi. Ithas been intimated TO
me that the meeting might take place on
the 18th; please be prepared. would be
glad 10 have You advise me frequently of
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-02
Our Military Correspondence.
FROM THE FORTY FIRST REGIMENT.

FROM THE FORTY FIRST REGIMENT. =
Friend Conre,se:-Thinkiog few lines
FROM one of Geauga's soldiers would not be
wholly unacceptable l will do my best
Tho celebrated 4lst. at tho present time,
have a beautiful camp. we'll shaded by a
splendid grove Of yonng pine trees, tents
in tho regular order. with hunks made of
boards or paies about foot from the ground
--nIso good tables for writing or eating our
meals on. During this campaign the sold
iers have had good rations. and, as o general
thing, enough have been Issued Tho army.
as far us have noticed, is well clothed, and
seem to enjoy lifo as well as soldiers can
skirmlsbing along tho lines is an every -day
occurrence; also plenty of cannonading, al.
most always all night just when one wants
to sleep. As wo have strong breast works,
on such occasions we consider ourselves as
quite safe. just in front OF tho line of our
works. the boys have placed trees, the tops
towards tho enomy; every limb we'll sharp
eued, so that II the "Jobneys" try charging
our works. IL will be pretty Vorse for them
They don't seem inclined TO try the expert
tnent, at least Our first Col, (now Gen
Hazon, End brigade commanding.) took his
leave 10 day for the 18th Army Corps. to
command a division Although strict Ia his
discipline, no has evor proved himself an Of.
fcer we'll becoming bis rank, always presen,
IN the hour of danger. cheering his men to
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-02
THE JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT.

your arrangements in regard toAhis very
important matter
lit is successfully carried cut. 1t will
go far towards breaking :he back bone ol
The rebellion. 1t will probably be well to
have q special train quietly prepared tc
take them 10 Annapolis.
leave this exceedingly important affair
TO your tact and discretion--,he absolute
necessity Of secresy and success. With
the highest regard, i am my dear General,
your sincere friend, ..r....-t.. ~
.'' GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
...... Major General, u. 8. A. s
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-02
Terrible Disaster on the ake--Loss of
~. - Schooner MayhoWer. ..

From James Sauderson, u bow of some
fittoen or sixteen years OF age. the only sur.
vivor OF all on board, wo learned on Sntur.
day the particulars Of tho i"ss Of the Schoon.
or Msytfowsr. Captain p J Averiii. OF
OF Por, Huron, off tho N outh of Black Riv.
or, on Friday afternoon lvt. Sre lott CIeve
land that day. with 100 ions of coal for the
Toledo Gas Works Tho crew consisted OF
Capt. AveriIl, Nate Goo. Lincoln, both OF
Port Huron, and Archibald Simpson of Car.
ona, O. W., and our informant. The Cap,
tains wife and three chIldren wore also on
board, and his sister. Tho schooner was
too heavily ladon, aud apprehensions were
felt for her safety when iosving port. The
run was uede TO Avon Point in little over
half an hour. ....,.l, ,..a .s.a ks. III
On the approach Of The storm the Cap.
tain attempted to make tho mouth OF Black
River 70 escape its fury. Failing in this,
part OF the dock load was thrown over and
much moIe WISHED IF, the loo rail being for
some sime under water; the attempt was
made to take in sail. but. only with partial
success; she oapsixed about four o'clock, all
on board being swept into the heli of wa.
tors; for awhile all were struggling togeth
or to save themselves and each other. The
Captains sisrer caught the boom. while b,s
wife encumbercd with his little girl Of Two
years OF age, caug I no support; efforts
were made to get q plank for the women
but in vain; the infant only Ave months old,
was temporarily rescued and placed In tho
care of Simpson, but was directly washed
away from him and born away by the wind
and the wsves, aud at last swallowed up 10
the lake. '..'' '''' '.''
o. After a worry brief interval tho schooner
vent down, carrying oil With her but the
csptslu and tho boy Sanderson. The iattsr,
by swimming and catching hold of the main.
sail, Ached the main. mast and gained the
cross. trees. He attempted to throw q rope
to the captain, but II did not reach him--
The last he saw of him no was a ,ating on
two matches towards shore. Tho wind hauled
round afterwards to tho South which would
probably carry him down the lake -"! it9
From little after four O'Clock to seven,
Master Sandeison maintained his hold on
the cross trees, about six feet from the "a.
ter. when he was taken off by tho tug .9jar
Of Cleveland. Tho .9jar remained near
until dark, seeking to discover others of the
unfortanates. but in vain. She thon ran
into Black River. and left Saturday morn
ing for Point au Peleo. The boy Sander.
son went Saturday to Elyria, aud from
thence TO ,Sandusky. ftH' YIu6.. ,lsl
The oadtain'E little boy of Ave years OF
age was asleep in the cabin and went down
With the schooner. lr..,...... I..t.. t...
The .Mayffo,rer was owned ny Mossrs. A,
g. II. Fisk. Of Port Huron, and the captain.
She was new. coming out in juno last, and
was making her ffth trip. The captains
friends, as we'll ss those OF his wife, are, We
informed, of Chicago - Sdndusky Register,
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-02

/. nr Tho Eastward sbouod train on the
indianapolis aud Cincipnati Railroad was
thrown from the track on Thursday Of last
week, near Lawrenoeburg, by the breaking
Of tho Hanes Of one Of the driving wheels Of
the locomotive. The engineer was instant
~ killed. and one man fatally injured -
Gov. Morton and Jos Mcdonald. his polit.
icai opponent, we're on the train, but es
capped unipjured