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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25

two divisions had been sacrificed the day before,
was able TO take no part in this battle, and that
the losses of the 18th Army Corps had also
been heavy on the 9Th, and that the
10th Army Corps now, although victorious,
suffered heavily from the desperate fighting Of
the enemy.
So that, upon the whole, Gen. Banks, on the
morning of the 10th of April, found his army IN
that condition in which it seemed to him al VISA
bic to decline further contest with the Rebel
force under Gen. Kirby Smith, and to retreat.
He fell back from Pleasant Hill to Grand Ecore,
distance of thirty-fve miles. The enemy had
been so severely repulsed on the evening OF the
9th that they seem to have been unable-or
possibly, for another reason, unwilling-to pur-
sue the retiring forces of Gen. Banks; and the
march to Grand Ecore was accomplished with
out moestation.
1t is reported that Gen. Steele, who when
last heard from was at Camden, Arkansas, and
whose force was meant to have effected juno
ton with the force Of Gen. Banks at Shreveport,
Louisiana, was within sixty miles of the latter
place. The misfortune of Gen. Banks's retreat
is that it leaves the enemy at liberty to turn all
bis forces against the advance of Ger. Steele.
The safety OF the latter is perhaps compromised,
and if he il attacked and beaten, his defeat will
add one more to the many examples Of tie i'm
policy Of seeking to unite in the face OF the
enemy two columns marching from different
points by conyerging lines.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25

COL. BENEDICT,

Among the good and true men whose lives
have been freely given to save their country
from disruption and overthrow, scarcely one
has been or will be moro justly or deeply de-
porcd than Col. LEWIS BENEDICT of Albany
who fell pierced with five bullets and lifeloss
while commanding and leading the left wing of
the Union army at the battle of Pleasant Hill
upper Louisiana, on the 9th inst. Col. Bene.
dict was the son of the eminent merchant Of
like name recently deceased, after an active and
influential career Of half a century. His son
who inherited much Of the fathers eminent
ability and positive, downright character, vol.
unteered for the War soon after the Rebels
fired on Fort Sumter-aiding TO recruit and dis
cipline the Sickles Brigade-andlhas ever since
been in active service. lie was wounded and
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
CONSPIRACY.
A Chambers Street Merchant the intended
Victim.

On Friday night last Officer Gray Of the Thir.
teenth Precinct overheard two men quarrelng on the
Of Broome and Suffolk streets about the division
OF certain Of money which, in the Of their
quarrel one Of them admitted had been paid them to
wayay and assault some person. The men were ar
rested by the officer and taken to the Station House.
where they gave their names as John MEGA .hy and
Joseph Ackerman. Soon after their arrest MEG rthy
confessed to Capt Steers that he and Alderman had
been hired by Mr. John D. Lewis of the firm Of Lewis
Co.. No l0l Chambers street. 20 wayiay end assault
Mr. John H. Anderson Of the firm OF Davis, Rhodes Il
Co. No u Chambers street; that be had already given
them $50 and that they were to receive much larger
sum when the crime was committed. On the night In
question. the accused together with Jeremiah Calvin,
whom they had hired TO accompany them armed them
selves with club nnd other weapons, and having
sscoTtaned that their intended victim was not at his
residence in Ninth street hid themselves in adjon-
ing doorway to await his coming Some time having
elapsed Mccarthy became nervous and finally proposed
that they shonld give up the undertaking. This after
some dcmur was agreed Co. ana While On thc.r way
down town the quarrel and conversation which the oH
Ger overheard took place.
Justice Shandley, before whom the prisoners were
taken, committed them for examination. ir. Lewis
also arrested and held 20 bell in the SUN 81 5000
Sir Anderson knew nothing If tie matter until in
formed 81 the arrest Of tie prisoners concerned In the
affair Mr. Anderson was formerly connected with the
firm of Lewis 6 Co.. but, quarreling with Mr. Lewis,
loft and formed the firm OF which he is az present
member. taking with him, it is said large amount Of
custom.
The prisoner Ackermln was for many years men,
Der of the Old police force under the regime Of Mayor
Wood. Soon amer tie appointment Of The Board Of
Police Commissioners BY Gov. Morgan, he was re-
duesied resign his moral character not being deemed
sufficiently good TO warrant lis remaining IL the De-
paTtment.
ON Saturday ard yesterday number OF affdayits in
the case made before Justice Shandey which
omit for lack Of room.
Calvin has since been arrested md is held at the
House OF Detention witness Mccarthy and Acker-
man were committed Tor a further examinsti0n.
RespectiLg this matter, Mr.. Lewis has uested ths
publication OF the following card;
10 TIE PCBlIC.
having been announced through the press tiet hsyc bces
arraimed before Mr. Justice Shanlley the Police
Court charge Of conspnng with Others procure the
death Of Mr. John H. Anderson desire say that TIE chaTs
IS without '0Gad ton 10 fact, and in uuc' IS such chargeh
process OF geon before sad Justice respectfully
quest In the mean time, suspension OF palm, o. on;
Aep- York, April - 1854 j. ID. LEWIS.
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taken prisoner in the hottest forefront OF the
battle at Williamsburg, two years ago. Trans
ferred to the Gulf he there evinced talent and
energy that commended him to the favor OF his
Commanding General, so that, though ranking
as Colonel, he commanded brigade when he
met death in the desperate but glorious battle
of Pleasant Hill. 1t will somewhat console hls
many devoted friends to know that he did not
fall till the sunlight of victory was cleaning on
our charging columns, so that his last look OF
earth turned with pride as well as affection TO
1.-THE flag and the land for which, in MS early
lprime, be joyfully laid down his life.
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CONGRESS-.

HOUSE April GA bill creating an additional Sa
yer,siDg Inspector Of Steamboats, AZ NewOrlesns, and
Boards Of Local Inspectors at Memphis and Portland
Oregon, was passed Mr.. Hiyby from the Select Com
mittee to examine into Mr. II ClurEs charge that his
csleague Mr. Blair of Missouri had violated the law in
the matter Of alleged liquor speculation. and also TO
investigate the eenuireDes flseness Of an alleged
order for liquors .de report thereon to the effect
that the original osGer signed By MjOr-Gencral Blair
and eight other officers, liquors. cigars &C., to
the amount of $50 or Sl7, but that the order was
altered By Michael Powers TO call for $500 worth Of
the same for the latter's (cwTss) specializing pur
poses The Committee satisfied that no violation
of law was commite b. Mr. Blair. Mr.. Blair made o
speech violently denuncatoy o. the Secretary Of the
Treasury and was called to order by the Speaker. Mr.
McCurg said lie would postpone his remarks until the
Tax bill was disposed Of and subjectw laid aside
The House then went into Committee and the remainder
OF the session devoted TO the consideration the Tex
bill Several changes proposed viz. 81 instead OF
SO on railroad iron rejected railroad iron rerOled
carried: Oh iron where 30 cents tun reported it
was made 81; motion to reduce tax naive wine from
TO cents per aOn, rejected; 5per cent was put on
calf skins wine from c1rrnts rhubarb or berries was
cents per gallon furs raised 10 per cent custom
made clothing increased 10 per cent diamonds
and all jeWelry, raised b 10 per cent; plug,
eadsh and other tob eco not otherwise provided for
raised to 20 cents pound cigars $40, and under
$50 per 600 tax s. per 1900 over $50 and under $40
"a, slE Adiourned
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Card.

TIE "ALLEGED CONSPIRACY TO MURDER"
10 ne Editor Of The N y. Tribune
SIZE: In the various publications of the charge
against Mr. j. D. Lewis we discovered several tending
to his injury which deem il our duty to correct
Fst Although M j. H. Anderson charges in his affidavit
conspiracy TO procure lie DEATH be ,iag
fact 20 sustain tina, charge.
Second All tina. the adayits OF the witnesses pretend e
charge is Tint M Lewis dcrei that MI anderson should
ceige personal chas,issuent, o. the dn,s
language Of one Of them Mr. LOWS wanted Anderson licked
and confident nom the evidence In possession that
this charge will be fully end satisfactorily met
Third We assured by Mr. Lewis and those connected
with him In business that Mr. Anderson partner
Of Mr. Los sustained any other relation TO him
than that Of clerk which relation ceased than yesi
since aud also that feer; Of Jealousy rivalry las a. any
time existed on the part Of Nj Lewis his firm toward ths
6r,n with which Dir Anderson {. now enssgcd
Very respectfully, yours,
CaAUScEy SHAVER
A. }. nIrTXSHoEYER,
Counsel iog J. ID. Lewis
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Troops Called Out in Indiana.

CINCINNATI. April24, 1864.
Gov. Morton has issued proclamation to the
people Of Indiana saying the Governors OF Illinois,
Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Indiana have offered TO
raise for hc service OF the General Government 5000
mon for period Of 100 days to perform such military
services as may he required Of them in any State.
The Governor calls FOR 100 volunteers and says the
Importance Of making the approaching campaign sue
eessful and decisive is hot 10 be oyerestimated HI
feels confident that this call will be promptly and fully
responded 10.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
GENERAL NEWS.

The metropolitan Fair closed on Saturday
night What the pecuninry results are is not yet
known bat the cash receipts considerably over a
million Of dollars The sword contest was the exciting
feature at the close. When the public voting was
stopped at o'clock Saturday. the count stood; Ne
Clellan 1908; Grant 96f7; McClelen's majority
2256. Prom until c p. m, ballots received in
sealed envelopes the whole then counted and the
result was Mcclellan. 1869; Grant, 3o29l; Grants
majority 1872 There l63 scattering votes 80
that sword brings nearly $4,000. There was
some noisy grumbing at the result ard enough
vas seen and heard to indicate that
but for tire precaution OF sealed ballots there would
have been crowd of the fends Of one of the candi.
dates ready seize upon the books If Lot the sword
and money Also there should be any prospect Of
defeat 10 ter side AS il Eas II deemed necessary
70 partially shut off the Gas and Jet the people out at the
earliest moment lest there might be collision 1t is
over however but it is than likely that there will
DO all smiS OF wild charges. bitter feelings and per-
sonal collisions yet growing cut Of it.
The Shakespeare celebration on Saturday was
something of an event particularly in the evening. At
the Central Park In the slterncon few artistic ard
literary celebrities assembled TO assist Hr. Hackett in
laying the cornerstone Of the pedInent which is
pected some time hence TO support monument Of the
Bard. Brief addresses were made by Judge DAILY and
Mr.. Wiiem Wheatey. Mayor Gunther accepted the
monument on behalf Of tho City and the ceremonies
ended At night special shakespearesn performances
wore given at the Winter Garden Niblo's, ard the
Stalt Thostcr and in each place the attendance
something almost unprecedented.
The examination in the case Of John w.
Hunter oftte Custom House was concluded on satur
day afternoon and resulted in establishing Mr. Hunters
entire innocence Of fraud completely with the parties
who forged the checks. The DistrctAt,orncy and Mr.
Gerard, counsel for the Government, terminated The
sass by declaring themselves perfectly s9saeQ tSal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Resnrn Of n Maine Regi,nemt-uurde, 4.
bailor.
BOSTON. Mass A,,,t q

BOSTON, Mass, April "a, 1854.
A seaman, wifi naval uniform, whose nam.
Is unknown, murdered II TIE corner Of North an
Lewis streets. at o'clock this morning Patrick su,.
hvan and John Cookie arrested as the murderer,
by Officer Hahn
The 18th Maine Regiment from New-Oreans ar
rived here this r2orning 300 strong in command Of
William K. Kimbal The regiment Is one Of the finest
that has returned from the tits quartered at
the Beachstreet Barracks, and will leave tomorrow
for Portland
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
EPeER

OK THE PROPOSAL THAT THH OLD HALL OF THE House on
REPRESENTATIVES, BIZ CoSsEoRATED TO STATuARY.
In the r.p Hail. with gold and glare bedight,
See pignes chatter, mouse, cabal, and fight:
With statues let the old Hall live again,
To prove our country once was served by Men.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
FROM WARRINGTON.

Special Dispatch to The ~ Y Tribune
WASHINGTON, April 81. 1864
COMFORT FOR WHISKY MEMBERS AND TRAITORS.
Gov. Pierpont of Virginia is out in PAM
phlet philippe upon the military rule Of Gems. Butler
and Slough, said TO be comforting only TO whisky vend
ers and traitors.
PROPOSED REMOVAL OF GEN. BANKS.
IL is stated that Gen. Bankss removal has
been seriously considered in Cabinet council.
BIGHTY-FIyE THOUSAND TROOPS FROM THE WEST.
Government has decided to accept 50, 900
men from tue Wesiefh States for six ponths service
and they viii be immediately pat in tie @- Gov
Broueh telegrnpied to Ohio that re had rendered 30
oyiments TO be raised Immediately This dispatch IL
to be read at the review Of State troops held tomorrow
EXCITING RUMoRs.
There is considerable excitement in town to-
night and among the circulated are the arrest
Of Gen. Butler the advance Of Lees army up the val
ley; the necossated abandonment of Burnsides exped
tom disaster at Plymouth and NewbeTn; skirmish at
Occoquah ard the capture OF large number ofprison
at the front yesterday. Also that Gov. Seymour has
refused to allow the State militia 10 60 out of the State.
GEN. BUTLER GOING INTO THB FIELD
II is understood that Gen. Butler is to take
tho fold in person.
7 a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
K-usps Po,irfcs.

LRAYEhW0RTH, saturday, April 2, IST
At the State Convention held at Topeka yes
terday, the following delegates elected to the Bsi
tirnore Convention: a. c. Wilder, I. NJ. Bowen, NJ. II.
Insley, r. w. Patter. J. II. Lane and H. IT, Lawrence.
They were instructed TO vote for ltr. Lincoln.
Gov. Carney has written letter Withdrawing from
the Senatorial contest which leaves the election Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Dcstruc.ien Of the u. .. Steamer Ceners
Hunter.

The General Hunter, which, on the 18th, was
sent, in company WITH the Cosmopolitan TO NeStosa
Florida, to carry a quantity Of provisions WHICH ths
Union troops at Piatka had ON their NJ thst
post left at the former place, haS Been stssef ~
torpedo. She Just passing Buckles But, abas u
miles above Jacksonville when struck the exiosk %
occurring under her bow and SCATTERING the forwmd
pTt OF the bull to fragments. She sank in three min
utes Only one life is known TO have been loss. No.
quarermaster at the wheel having gone down with h
The General Hunter cost sS COO and $1,000 more ives
spent in repairing her. Her cargo commissasy ana
quarernaSters stores, which heavy and vslxshle,
will prove total loss.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Meeting of the Arkansns Leri.Ia,urc

ST. LOUIS, Saturday, April o. 1884
Little Rock, Ark, dates Of the 18Th inst. saw
that the Arkansas Legislature net on the 18th irs1
The Senate organized. Forty.threc RepresentatiYes
had arrival
The number OF votes cast for Free State Cor sttution
wac 77n greater number than required By President
LincOln's Proclamation
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Two Men Shot mt Fort Warren for Dcser-
RosToN, Saturday. April

Boston Saturday, April 90 1854.
Charles Carpenter and Matthew Riley, alias
John Roach, were shot yesterday afternoon for deser
ton ut Fort Warren.
The iron.cad Canonicus sailed last night under con.
yoy of the steamer OsceOla.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Death OF Returned Prisoners.

BALTIMORE. Saturday, April 80 1864.
The following returned prisoners died at Jar
Wis Hospital to-day; Sergeant John Cline, Co X, s9th
Ohio Regiment John Il. Robinson. private Co. Il, 45t
Kentucky Regiment, and N. L. 0strander Co. 3, 9TH
Michigan Cayalrs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
N,rc- York, April rs, 1864.

Col. MIX NOT KnLED.-The name OF Co..
Mix OF New York appeared in aweckly paper yes'er'
day among tie list Of killed in the rcens batI'e !"
Louisiana As there is only enc oHicor n thei name
from this S.ate-Col 5. II. Mix 81 n. Y. CaTa'ry-nd
he il at present with his regiment IN Nor1h CaFono
the report OF his death is erroneous erd wthA' an!
foundation whatever. We make this Announcements 70
relieve the anxiety Of any friends Of Col! S H. hif
who may have seen lis name printed among TIE killed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Arrival OF the Nova scotisu.

PoRTLAND, Me-, April q, le64.
The Nova Scotian, Capt Graham, arrived at
o'clock tits afternoon. She did not leave Londonderry
until Saturday April Q. She brings 437 passengers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Decision agnin., Lesai-Tenacr Notes.

PHILADELPBIA, Saturday, April % 1854.
In the Court of Common Pleas to-day de-
cison was given that the owner Of ground rent Ia
NOT bound 70 eItnguish the same upon tie 6er IN pay
meDt Of the principal Of Legal.fendcr Notes. even
though the groundrent deed covenant for The e1tn-
punishment Of the same upon payment Of lawful money
of the United States.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25

Mr. Hunter was free from even suspicion OF guilt and
czt rsssed wish that rcperadOn might be made for
wrong Enthusiastically done him.
MIR. John ID. Lewis, Of tie firm Of Lewis q
ca No lOl Chambers street, arrested and held 10
hail In the sum of S50Oo to charge OF hiring
Jobn Mccarthy Joseph Ackernan and Jeremiah Gal
vim TO waylay and assault Mr. John Ii. Anderson Of
No. 81 Chambers street. Mccarthy, Alderman and
Calvin were arrested and lcld for exannation.
Gold opened at 1871 and rose to l7G, and closed
at the Stock Exchange At l75al75t AT LIZ it
sold at l77s 0lTi. and closed ut p IN. at l'Sl'
The export of Specie was SIes5c0o Upon the street
Stocks were lower end specaon ready to sell anything at
Friday nights spasodc rise Aer the call another advance
was raid aud The Giness continued until ?. when IN
realize profits prices woy and continued low
or throughout tie evening There ID dpostono ope
rate On Mining Shares and sold at any material
sacrifice Money easier, and few banks are again usns
.spi,al upon stock houses at less than 2 cent.
-a-7-ss-.sz--szls~---ss as
From North Carolina we have confirmation
of the reported disaster to the feet near ny
mouth, but the town itself at the latest ady.ees
was safe, aid would probably hold out TIL re-
lieyed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
Departure Of Troops.

BOSTON, April 81 1854.
The steamer Western Metropolis, and Oren-
tai for Hilton Head with troops on board sailed to-
day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25

Tue APPROXIMATIONS Therewill be IN en-
tire change of company and Performance at ihs esao
shment tonight, the proprietor having entered INTO
an arrangement with those wen known equestrian nan
ayers, Spauldlng Rogers for tire alfea ace on 'het
entire Great Ocean Circus" This establishments ohy
arrived week or two since from South Amcfea H''@
On extended tour Of nearly thee years. We refer 70
the advertisement elsewhere which gives particulars ~
the entertainments
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
COMPLIMENT TO FRAYK nLAIR.

After the generating report In Representa-
tive Frank Hlairs case. and his speech Saturday,
of bis admirng friends in the House with others
purchased for him q sword with solid silver scab'
bard. belt and sash costing in all $500 which were
presented TO him. He viii rejoin the army in the
Wpat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
INTERNAL REVENUE BILL.

The amendments already made, and to be
made to the Internal Revenue BILL WILL it is supposed
secure from that means revenue Of $500 600 90 an
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
ERROR CORRECTED.

Many newspapers have, by Typographical
error represented the Indians in Southern California "a
De in state Of Instruction instead Of starvation owing
20 the drouth.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-16

sg-An attempt was made by Simon
Cameron in the Baltimore convention,
to secure the denomination of Hamlin
for vice president, by including him in a
resolution with Lincoln, declaring Lin
coin and Hamln the choice of the
Union party for president and vice-pres-
dent. This created the greatest excite
ment of the session, which continued
until Cameron modified the resolution
so as to include only Lincoln. The con-
vention then proceeded to nominate
Lincoln and Johnson.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-16

RUTLAND MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION
Editor R9tland Herald: The annual meet
ing of the Rutland Missionary Associa-
tion took place yesterday in the Congre-
gational chapel according to appoint
ment. @ W 4s-p
Rev. Norman Seayer opened the meet
ing with prayer. Rev. Mr.. Fernald read
the reports of the Secretary and Treas
urer, and made an interesting address
tn which he expressed very natural
surprise that the annual receipts in
money as indicated by the Treasurers
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-16

God; three years ago, we got together on
the same platform, and we are now fight
ing the Devil, Tom Walker and JEFF Da-
Wis, side by side, Applause l never
refuse to speak when am able to speak,
and my old friend Deacon Bross knows
1t well, should like to help him can
vass Illinois and gouge for him among
these Copperheads. If | were able to
speak and could interest you, / would,
But | am sick and must be excused /
thank you for the honor you have done
me
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-16

VERMONT OFFICERS. - We learn that
Capt. NJ, T. Samson, Co. I, 9TH Vermont
regiment, was instantly killed by being
shot through his head on Friday last
near Cold Harbor. He was at the time
on the skirmish line, keeping the enemy
in check, while our forces were making
an important movement. The general
commanding had called for volunteers
to perform this perilous duty, and Capt.
Samson was one of the first to offer his
services. Capt. Samson entered the SER
vice as 5th Sergeant of Co. +, was made
I'd Lieutenant. of Co. G, in Nov. 1862;
1st Lieutenant, March l, 1868, and sub
sequently Captain of Co. l. Several Of
ficers of the regiment aided in recovering
his body, which was buried in a place
we'll marked so that there is strong hope
of obtaining it. He was from Weybridge,
% years of age, a man Of good charac-
ter and gallant officer He leaves a
young wife. -
Capt. Alonzo R Hurlbut, 9th Vermont,
who lately suffered amputation of his
leg in consequence of a severe wound, is
not expected to recover.
, Lieut. Barrows of the LIST Vermont
Cavalry is reported killed.