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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
The Expedition within Forty Miles Of Me-
bilc-Rcpsrted Return OF the BxpeAi-
tion-seIma not Occupied.

PHILADELPHIA Friday. March l. 1854
A special dispatch TO The Bullets, dated Gin
cinnat March 4. says: A dispatch from Cairo states
that when tho steamer Mississippi. her way up
rived at Vicksburs q gentleman, formerly Captain OF
the steamboat Scotland just come in from Mobile hav.
ing escaped the Rebels. to whose army he had been
conscrpted reported that when he left Mobile. Gen.
Sherman within forty miles Of that place and could
easily take it II he wanted to.
Mobile papers Of the 18th give later than 10
already published.
special to The Bulletin from Washington, the ith,
says intelligence has been received here that Gen. Sher
man is back from his extended reconnaissance He did
not 60 near Selma, and never intended such thing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
To the Associated Press.

CAIRO, Friday, March 4, 1894.
An officer arrived here to-day from Vicksburg
the 18th ul, bearing dispatches from Gen Sherman.
When twelve miles east Of Meridian on tho llth. he
says the enemy numbered only 1000 or 5000 and were
much demoralized. No fighting had occurred after
passing Jackson. Miss.
Gen. Sherman had sent force TO Meridian at that
date.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

Shnp Engagement Lasting TIL Evening
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
From Tho Memphis Bulletin, Peb. d.

We have intelligence, the correctness Of
which We can voach for that on last Sunday week. at
noon, Gen Sherman entered Meridian with but little
opposition Polk hurriedly retreatng before him for
Demopolis and Selma. The enemy were rushing re-
endorsements toward Selma, but the attacks in other
quarters and the intense alarm existing through tho
surrounding country dstractng their attention
and parayzng their efforts Immense and rreparable
losses have been inflicted upon them. Provisions and
railroads have been destroyed, and vast numbers Of
horses and mules, accompanied with little army Of
negroes captured. The people on the routes pur-
ally expressed themselves as being sick and tired Of the
war; and longing for peace. Our information IL from
overland and Is certain. The results Of this expedition
from all we learn will be most gratifying 70 every loyal
heart and disastrous In the extreme the Rebel
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
WASHINGTON Friday. March 4, 1864.

The report Of the Hon. Charles b. Sedgwick,
the codifer Of the laws for the government OF
the Navy upon which final action Is yet
TO be taken, states that the ancient rules have
been retained whero they have been found to be
sufficient and plain. No provisions Of law have been
added excepting in where necessity has proved
their advantage. The most important changes and ad
dtons have been made what relates TO naval supplies
naval discipline and court.martial. Many enormous
fraud have been practced in furnishing material for
the Navy; therefore, additional safeguards were re-
CURED to insure reasonable economy and ordinary in.
tegrity.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

REBEL FORCE MET OUTSIDE RTTHMONR
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
The Force Met East Of Meridian.
They are DemOralizcd and in
Small Numbers.
MOBILE SAID TO Be At SHERMAN'S MERCY
Contradictory Reports Concerning
the Capture Of Selma.
'peciL Dispatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.

SpecfA UbpAtCn 70 Inc ". 4. tribune.
WASHINGTON. Friday, March T. 1854.
A dispatch dated Memphis, March !, received
here this evening gives and interesting de.
tails Of Shermsn's movements.
Tho dispatch says that after having reached Meridian,
Sherman sent out scouts 10 feel the ground and TO
tain whether Logan who had started from Florence TO
meet him, and Smith and Grierson, whose cavalry
he relied TO prosecute his march on Selma were i'd
vancing. Three days elapsed before he received any
answer. But as his army had but limited number Of
rations he by srapd movement which disconnected the
Rebels suddenly turned ard Aberdeen and Columbus
the richest part Of Eastern Mississippi where his army
was sure to find IN abundance Of provisions BY this
movement no turned his back upon Selma and Mobile,
marched toward Logan who had already advanced to
meet him. and, by audacous stroke Of strategy placed
himself at distance Of about hundred miles from
Johnstons flank, now menaced by his advance
The dispatch says that the rumor spread concerning
the attack upon Mobile and Selma by Sherman was SIM
ply meant to divert public attention from the real object
Of the expedition which aims OF an invason Of Georgia
somewhere between Trenton and Lafayette.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

They are Driven Inside Their V7orhs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
MAIL TO BRAZIL.

Representative Alley of Massachusetts to-day
reported bill for steamship line between the United
States and Brazil to perform twelve round trips yearly
the vessels TO be not less than 1900 tuns the expense
to be borne in part by Brazil. our own share being
limited In 1000 boo per annum
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

Damaging Blow to the Rebellion
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
COST OF TRANSPORTING TROOPS.

1t appears from official data in possession Of
the War Department tina. since Feb 25 1892 the Hi
nos Central Railroad has received for transportation Of
troops and supplies s3Oe cOO the Burlington and Mis-
souri, River Road e. 500 and the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, Railroad only $40 making total Of e3ll oo0
The accounts the Illinois Central prior to March 1862
were settled the basis of the tariff OF the said road
when such rates did not exceed those Of the Scott tariff
Of 1901 and third deducted from the amount thus
found due Subsequent TO March 1862 the accounts ac
cord with the regulations Of that date mado BY the
Quartemasterenera In accordance with the sugges.
tons Of the railroad managers convened in Washington
by the Secretary Of War.
POsTPOyEMENT oP THE DRAFT.
It is ascertained from an official source that
orders requiring the draft the 10th inst.
pended A subsequent day for commencing the draft
will be announced in time to make all necessary prep
arafions. ."
ARRIVAL OF coSTRABASDs.
On. h..draa anntrabanas of both sexes ar
rived here this morning from the front. They bring
their bedding with them and quantity Of provisions.
Gen. Clusters expedition opened the way for them.
CAPTURE OF BLOCKADE RUNNER.
Admiral Lee telegraphs to the Navy Depart
ment from Newport News. Va. that the small side
wheel steamer Scotia captured by the Connecticut
the lst inst, having out from Wilmington the
night OF the Goth Of February. She has ons hundred
and eight bales of cotton on board. She arrived at
Newport News yesterday for Goals, the way to Bos
ton. The Scotia is paddle-wheel stesrne: about 800
tuns burden, built the Clyde and purchased
and sent out from Glasgow in the Summer Of 1862 Sho
steams twelve or fourteen miles per hour. She
has straight STEM two mass, and funnel and be-
onged to the company who sent ont the Princess
Royal
PERSONAL.
Assistant Secretary. of State Seward lies i'll
at home with pneumonia
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

ALSO mpcE oTKER PROPERTY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05
KIIPATRICES EXPEDITION
DETAILS OF IT'S OPERATIONS.
LEES COMMUNICATION BROKEN

VIRGINIA. CENTRAL RAILROAD SMASHED UP
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-05

MILLS ON JAMES RIVER DESTROYED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-04

.gtIXTX ACRES OF LAM On She Potomac
~ River, bali 4 mile below the Alexandria
Ferry, well known rs lt0zi4G's Ferry 4 portion
Meadow and the residue we'll adapted - Gard
ening.
Also, one hundred and Atty acres d Prime
Land on Hanson's Branch, about two miles
east Of Alexandra Ferry. SIX miles from
Washington Abundant Timber, exoellani
" alter, healthy situation, excellent exposure
for Garden now n successful operation Three
Genamant houses on the premises
FOR RENT.
4 ready furnished cottage dwelling, ,.0join~
IN. the last~named premises, containing fve
rooms on the first donr, three cham ters, two
attic rooms, and spacious cellar; basernon5
kitchen and laundry; fixtures for hot anG cold
water; well shaded lawn of two acres; stable
for six horses; COW and carriage houses; pump
Of excellent water IN yard Twelve acres Vi
early garden land and twenty-five acres low
land pasture to BE rented with The House if re-
CURED. Possession given st any time after Is:
Of May Rent, $50 per month. payable month
y in advance. Situation high, dry: healthy,
and extremely picturesque.
Apply IN person to j. CARROLL BRENT,
ESQ, City Hall, Washington or 10 The Editor
Of The Alexandria Naza5te at 4 lexandria, Or il?
person Or by letter To- the subscriber, (residing
near the premises, and addressed to
VIM. HENRY DANG EKE FIELD,
WOOD Cot, near
ap l8-lln " Washington city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-04
LOTS FOR SALE OR LEASE.

! us in that eligibly situated square Of
- g5cond bounded by Washington, Colua1
~ frsnStin and Jefferson Streets will be sold
= Fo suit those desiring to make improvements.
VI terms enquire Of W. Il. MUIR,
% z'--3t COZ, Of King and ST. Asaph SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-04
ppzog m EUROPE. THE (ail Of Duppel

go TT. III g n,,.oo7
lGAoH ~ 800 e ,i,o ssorn.aoo n The
5 n.n;sh v.r would seem 20 indicate that that
srruggIe Has drawing &c, It's cod. The confer
ence il London, WIN cue oEes79 - p5sc5 Wv
e71fles o. ~ ,I 5o5+ ~ 80
Ilaas,, 49, ~ 4be creat leading mowers, viii
nafeh 10 a neace that viii end he present war,
and make such arrangement ! foE the future as
vii avoo totases y . nL'S t,s oDa11G'o1
sol1t7 ,ooor1 n Fnrone nav b. q vital imnor
tanee, Uness the iealo,lsies OF the leading ma
items should prevent CONCERT OF action - re-
gard 70 american aHa1Es' i may !51u s q ,'1'
va > I,''o"E7'' " ,,ot.,r..i conc.
e.aaes - nterypx,ton i, oar a}fairs.7phiI,
Ina.
~-----~---~'s="~-"~--~------
The CaT0lEon (No.j democrat, Or April
75th saws = Mr. Kirbv. living r., the s,31fh,3c,?
~
pafE Of l1ufflcatia ko"1sAtp' III shae county,
while out turkey hunting, was shot and killed
a4},a, & ~, -o,,, ~ ,~x12
~ 6e''eA"" " >''0 'S's.so 1"ol IAoo'1, "lo
WAS also ont hunting, a1G Gllstoo& lLr. L. tor
tao oa,no conoht
s o'N
a. nrnaaoz r,orx,;oo G,o ooo,,,roly :. -
upper stories Of 30 Chatam street New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-04
70 PREVENT sIGgNEgS,
? i IlIFY TIL 3 GOD!

NOTHING is more wholesome at this time
~ Of year, than gentle purgatve. 1t will
parity tae blood and digestive organs, and ena-
bic "a system the better 10 endure the warm
season to come, For this purpose we would
ADVISE every one in quest OF sound health, to
try box Of Prof. " undrams Vegetable Pills
Or Powders which have proved so sanitary the
past two seas ,ns to.:sit vino tried them.
For sale at most Druggists. Sec advertiser
ment IN another column. ap 3O-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-04

'tNIE advertiser IS DESTROYS Of improving
l MS property on Prince street the site OF the
Ola Alexandria Gazette Office, and will make
t f.'a nanant'S ,ou5 2rrangem3ht win any gen
sts'la5 oAe room, OF lst or II floor, for IN
On g. The east AMI south watls-solid and
soostantial-are Still Standing, and there is
s - hrlcS left. il the cellar. Apply at corner
= g. a5er and Fran lin streets. OF to Mr.. Step.
@NAin, opposite the burned Building.
~ l-iW EDGAR SNOW DEN, SR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-04
LANDS ON TIE POTOMAC RIVER,
RELNllrE GEO Clz,G lEllxrA l.E- AZ u

(210o Teacnae:sts ga the P2'emiSas,l
FOR SALE AND FURNISHED HoUsS FOR GE&I
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

1ss- "A subscriber" and perhaps well wishing
friend, writes us to inquire "why we advertise
patent medicines" We will here and now ans
wer him that we do not. Our readers are aware
that we have for years excluded everything of the
sort, and the only seeming exception that we
know of is the advertisement of Dr.. j. G. Aver g.
Co.'s remedies which now stands in our columns
If our friend does not know we will inform him
that these are not patent or even secret medi-
cines. Their composition has been made as pub
licly known as any other scientific fact, and has
moreover had the approval of the highest medi
cal authority in the land. But what affords us
still greater confidence in their worth is our per-
sonal knowledge of the man who makes them,
and the results that have followed from their
use; results as familiar to our readers and TO the
whole community as they are to ourselves.
1t has been our privilege to know DR.. Aver
ever since he graduated from the Penn. Univer
sity in the same class with one of our personal
friends, nor have we ever ceased to watch with
interest his singular success in and untiring de-
votion to the noble profession he has chosen. If
anybody will tell US what we can advertise of
more interest to our patrons than remedies that
will cure them when they are sick, we shall
cheerfully give it the benefit of our circulation.
-TamarOrd (Ill.) Baptist.
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

THE PEOPLE or THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA: To
CHAS. W. ROBINSON AND G. B. GORDON,
VOU are hereby Summoned to appear befor.
Il me. at my office in Auburn Placer county,
on Monday, the 5th day of December, A. D. lSet
atsl0 clock, A. ", to answer the compaint NJ
Joseph Wnlkup, wherein he prays judgment
against you for the sum of two hundred and 1f,v
dollars (s250) with interest thereon at the rate
of two and one-half per cent per month from the
Sd day of September A. D. 1860, up to the date of
rendition Of Judgment and for costs of suit, in su
action ,on your certain promissory note to Plain.
tiff, dated Auburn. September 3D. 1860. for two
hundred and fifty dollors (S25O.) bearing interest
at the rate of two and one-half per cent per
month, and take notice if yon fail to appear and
answer, Plaintiff will take judgment by default
for said snm OF two hundred and fifty dosD
(s250.) interest and costs
Given under my hand, this 3Oth day Of August,
A. D. 1864. S. 3. WOODIN,
Justice Of The Peace, TIP. No. 3. Placer county.
1t appearing to my satisfaction, by the afadavlt
of Joseph Walkup, the above named Plaintiff,
that he has good cause of action against the
above named Defendants. and it likewise appear
ing that the said Charles W. Robinson has depart
ed from the State of California and that the said
G. Is. Gordon now resides at the town OF Gold
Hill, Storey county. Nevad, Territory. and on
motion of Tuttle, Hale x Fellows attorneys for
Plaintiff, it is ordered, that service of the Sum
mons in the above entitled action be had upon
the said Charles W. Robinson and G.. b. Gordon
by the publication Of the same in the Placer
Herald 4 newspaper printed and published at
Auburn, Placer county, for the period Of three
months at least once week, and 1t is further
ordered that copy Of the Summons in said cause
be forthwith deposited in the post Office directed
az follows: one copy to G. B. Gordon, Gold Hill,
Nevada Territory, and one copy to Charles ".
Robinson, San Quentin. Marin county, California.
the last place of residence of said Robinson in
the State of California. S. B. WOODlN, p,
Township No. 3, Placer county.
Tuttle. Hale Il Fellows, Plff's Atty.
Sept. 3, l864,-3m
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10
CHRIST CHURCH.

DIVINE SERVICE. according To the rites Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church, will be held in
the Court room on the SECOND and FOURTH Sun
DAY of the month Morning Service at IL o'clock.
Evening Service at ~ o'clock.
The Sunday School will meet at o'clock.
Persons desiring the professional service Of the
Minister at Marriages, Funerals. etc., are request
ed to give notice to Mr.. J. l.. BrO,cne, Auburn.
or address him thus
REV. ADAM A. McALISTER,
Assistant Minister Grace Church,
Sacramento.
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

CUsroM HOUSE VExArIoNs.-Accordi
to the S. F. Bulletin the custom house Off
GERS of San Francisco are more intent upon
provoking delays and hampering importers,
than to facilitate business. In its issue of
the 9Th inst, that paper says:
Yesterday we alluded incidentally to the
delays at the Custom house in passing en-
tries through the various Departments for
the Chile Flour, Barley, etc., lately imported
from Valparaiso. One would naturally sup
pose that three days detention Of the I'm.
porter, with cash in band to pay the duties
Thereof would suffice for an order for its
discharge. but it would appear that every
employee at the Custom-house is on the
lookout for fines and observation-disclosures
iul Of every importer, expecting to find in
every sack of Flour, or basket of Wine, or
chest of Tea, some Opium or other contra.
band article, or else goods undervalued, or
some irregularity whereby the officials will
have show for seizure; then contisca
tion Of the property, and finally share in
the spoils with which to increase their gains
at the expense and delay of the importing
merchant. We venture to say that there
is not another Custom house 10 the United
States where the commerce Of the port is so
terribly hampered with quibbles and annoy
ances as in the port of San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

SINGULAR CAsE.--Three men we're lately
gathering pears in Nivele, France, when the
lightning struck the tree, and killed one
man on tie spot. as also a dog standing
near him. The other two men who were in
the tree were Knocked down by the shock,
and remained for some time on the ground
insensble. On examining one Of the men,
an impression Of the branches and foliage OF
the pear tree was found distinctly printed on
his breast
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

DEATH OF GOVERNOR MEDARY.-The tele-
graph announces the death of this noble and
veteran Democrat, at Columbus, Ohio, on
tie 7,h inst. Governor Medary, for some
thirty years, was the leading Democratic
editor OF the Western States, and probably
excited wider influence on the politics of
that section than any other man. He was a
member of the Ohio Senate for brief pe-
riod, but, with this exception, We believe,
never held an office in the Democratic party
until appointed Governor Of Kansas by Pres
ident Buchanan a few years since. Like the
late Thomas Ritchie, of the Richmond En-
quirer CrosweI of New York, Dawson Of
Cincinnati, and others of the early Jeffer'
sonian school, the "spois" of office had no
alurements for Gov. Medary, who preferred
to serve in the ranks and to advocate the
great and glorious cause of Democracy as
writer rather than enjoy it's dignities and
emoluments as an Office holder, though al,
most anything of that kind, from the foreign
minister to city postmaster, was within his
reach by word or the slightest intimalion
that lie desired it, for the greater portion of
his life. He was, in fact. a model Democrat
"a man whom neither party patronage,
power nor pelt, persecution, poverty nor
wealth could ever turn from the path of
truth and honor, and retaining in age all the
enthusiasm and earnest convictions of early
youth, was as ready to march to the stake
under Abraham Lincoln, as in his youthful
days he would have con fronted tyranny and
trial under the elder Adams. His death, at
this time, is great loss to the Western De-
mocracy, for while the great cause is even
more endangered than in the days of Jetfer
son, there are few, indeed, among professed
Democrats capable of resisting the madness
Of the times, and perhaps fewer still who
are able to guide the Democratic masses into
the paths of safety.-N. Y. Day-Book
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

FUGIrIvEs FROM THE DRAFr.-The Wind
sor (Canada) papers publish list of letters
remaining uncalied for in the postoffice OF
that town, which numbers nearly eight bum
dred--nearly as great as the entire popula-
ton Of the village. These are almost alto
gether letters to skedsddlers from their
friends in the States, chiefly Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin, and Michigan. This will give
some idea of the large number who have
fled from the couscription.
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

TREASURE FROM THE NoRTH.-The Sierra
Nevada. on her late trip from the Northern
coas. brought down $471,557 in treasure
s42e,6 ,642 from Oregon, and $4,000 from
Victoria. The amount from Oregon is prn-
eipally the product of the Idaho mines, and
speaks we'll for the mineral riches of that
new field.
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

wA lot on the corner of California and
Sansome streets San Francisco, with 'front.'
age of 81 feet inches Oh California, and 80
on Sansome, has just been sold for s67,5oo.
Such prices as this seem enormous to people
living in the interior.
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

srURAGE.-The cattle have suffered Sc
verely for months for the wan. of good pas
turage-but this deficiency will soon be
supplied, as the warm rains have started the
grass, and the hills that few DAYS since
looked so brown aud bare. are now assuming
a lively hue of green,-an indication that
good grazing is only matter Of few more
davs of mild weather.
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

$731 ~
being in the aggregate expended on the several
roads $7,277 54 to the first day of December,
1864, being eleven months the greater portion
of the year having been dry the several roads re-
quired but little repairs-no new or expensive
bridges built or any new roads of much impor-
tance improved, except in Township No. 4
which has had large amount of work done in
the District.
Your committee find by the bills for labor re-
turned to the Auditor, are not made out setting
forth the am cunt of labor performed, and on
what road the labor was done. Your committee
would recommend the Grand Jury to request the
Hon. Board of Supervisors to have the Road
Commissioners keep their books and return their
accounts in accordance with the laws.
H. w. BRousE.
H. II. JOHNSON.
w. HATHAWAY.
As many complaints have been made through
the county, in reference to the amount of labor
that has been performed by the different Road
Commiss oners in most of the Districts, your
Grand Jury deems it proper TO call the attention
Of the Hon. Board of SuperviS ors of Placer Coun-
ty, to the fact that large amount of moneys have
been collected and paid to the Road Commission
ers, and the roads have been left in very bad
condition, in fact many roads not worked during
the year; if the Supervisors will see that the
laws are enforced we think that there will be
more work done in the districts.
Thanks are returned by the Grand Jury to the
District Attorney and the Sheriff and bis depu-
ties. All of which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN r. GWYNN,
Dec. 9, 1864. Foreman.
The Placer herald., 1864-12-10

OFFICIAL VoTE OF CALIFORNIA The en-
tire vote of all the counties have been re-
eeived as we'll as the soldier vote, which
makes Lincoln's average majority over Nc
Clellan 1926.
The returns from che counties of Kla.
math, Mono, Tulare, Los Angeles and Santa
Barbara, were not receive at the office OF
the Secretary of State, and are therefore ex-
eluded from the official vote. Without these
counties Liucolu's majority, including the
soldier vote, is 1920.
The Congressional vote is as follows:-
First Dstrict-McRuer, 2O,667; Crockett,
l4,sl1. McRuer's majority, 5,s46. Second
District-Higby. 23,o92; Coffroth, 1857.
Higby's majority, $685.. Third District
Bidwel, ls.ols; Temple 1920. BidwelPs
majority, 3,769.