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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-31
NEWS rFy.oM THE SOUTHWEST.


ysrress. . Forces Across the Cumbsvland-
Opevssioss OF Gen. Banks Forces N
Lc~iriasa-Fcrt De Russy Blown Up,
Sc,
fee steamer David Isten, which reached here last
psht reports part Of FORESTS forces crossing the
Cumberland river al Eddieevnle. A gunbost hes been
ssDt up the river 70 look after the matter
Alexandria, Ia was occupied by our troops on the
sesA The enemy, under General Taylor, crossed the
y-sr rerea,ed 70 Shreveport by land Several rebel
guuboals which were there had gone up the river.
me advance Of General Banks cavalry under Lee,
rived Alexandria the 10th. The remainder Of the
army was within two days march when Il arrives, the
combined v proceed westward by land. supphes
sye going by river.
me rebels north and south Of Red river toroeD
ang at shreveport, except Gen. Hsrrson's cavalry al
Columbia
me gunboa,s made prize Q; al tbe cotton captured
amounting to 1000 bales.
Peri de Russey accidentally blown ~ ,he 11tb
nst, killing four and woundpg six men.
The First Alabama cavalry, reported last ngh al Caro-
have unanimously re-enlised They are seven hundred
ssroas and all Alabamians They have hard
fAey on the way 70 Decatur, to recruit.
ms reported that large numbers OF Union ip
Northern Alabama waiting 10 join the army
ROoone Spencer has authority to raise brigade ihere
He thinks II be done six weeks.
1.-The steamer New Falls City laden with cotton il re-
ported has been burned.
The steamer Florence ran sgains, sbag and sunk IN
the Missouri river eight miles below Atchson yesterday
me was freghted heavily, Loss not ascertained.
CAIRO, March 80, 1865.
Ybe latest information from Paducah represents much
excitement among the c2ens fearing another attack
from Forests forces. The merchants and Others
spsving their goods and vaIuablss 10 a safer place
Many exciting rumors afoat respecting Forrest
Eovemenis Several planters from the vicinity OF Skip
wins landing have abandoned their plantations and
consequence Of The dopredations commit
aed by ihe guerllas.
Memphis papers Of the evening Of she 2sth contain
RsvE
LOUISVILLE, March So 1864.
me business portion Of New Liberty. Owen county,
vAs destroyed by Ere on Sunday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-31

says 'nas ss vessels viii shortly b sent ous shas
30 snah awe q eass respectable 6sss IN that vicinity
the INC Anderosa god vessel. Of fair speed and
rss "a worry elective battery. Ths following list Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-31

LOUISVILLE, March sc, 1854
The business portion Of New Liberty. Owen county,
destroyed by Gre on Sunday.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
NAVAL OPERATIONS.
POrter,s GunbOats Down Red River
...Other Captures.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The following dis
patch has been received by the Navy Depart
ment:
Gideon Welles, Secretary Of the Nary:
II have just received letter from Lieut.
Commander Breeze, dated at mouth of the
Black River, May 10Th. He writes as follows
This morning a bearer of dispatches from
Gen. Banks was received at Fort de Rusey, who
says when he left one gunboat was coming
over the falls, and it was currently believed all
would get over He knew nothing more
have information from q reliable source that
the dam has been completed and we soon may
expect to hear that all the iron clads are over.
The Navy Department has also received q
dispatch from U. g. bark Ethan Allen, block
aiding off Murrell's Inlet, 8. c., reporting the
destruction of valuable salt works.
Information was given them by contrabands
of the location of the works, which we're at q
place called Cane Pitch, IL miles from the In
let. Upon reaching the works an armed crew
was put on shore, who succeeded in destroy
ing them and buaning the buildings. Exten-
sive arrangements had been made for extend
ing the works and to double their size.
A communication has also been received
from the Pawnee which says that an expedi-
ton was sent up the st. Johns River, Florida,
uuder the command of General Birney, which
was very successful. They did not. however,
crossed at Fort Yates, to the east side of the
st. John. One thousand head of cattle, some
horses and other valuable property were cap
tured. The expedition had not returned to
Jacksonville at last advices, but was expected
to dc SO by way of st. Augustine.
Eight hundred more wounded arrived here
this morning.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
HIutability Of Military Reputation.

The Boston Daily Advertiser, in abiding to
the sudden changes in the popularity of our
political and military chieftains, remarks as
follows:
The sudden changes in the popularity Of our
political and military chieftains leads to the
almost mournful inquiry, "What is lasting
distinction?"
There are, for instance, not many people to-
DAY In Boston who care to recollect the part
they bore in the spontaneous triumph which
overwhelmed Gen. Banks on his last visit here.
On that very day that favorite of the people
was congratulated by friend on the hold he
mad upon the public favor. eyes, madam"
said ne, with his grave smile, land the first
mistake make they will forget it ALL" His
prophecy proves true.
The brilliant political reputation seem to
fare little better. To talk to Young America
Of the achievements of Dexter and Ames, of
Pinckney or Henry, is to rouse an incredulous
smile with an insinuatiou that one Ia fiatterinr
an age which has gone by. "Who is this
Hamilton the man is talking about ~ groaned
q weary reporter of our cotemporaries "a q
faithful member of the House cited Alexander
Hamilton In support of the finance. III wsa
but an illustration of the powerlessness of even
the greatest achievements of statemenshin to
command an enduring place in the memory
of man. --
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
FROM JAMES RIVER.
Rebel PrisOners...RebeI Attack

New YORK, May pa Fortress Monroe
dispatch of the Both to the Herald states that
squads ofrebel prisoners continue to arrive in
uliaplQated condition who express hopes that
Ine campaign may be concluded soon to pre-
vent theiy exchange.
Sheridan's forces have left Haxalls lardinp
and will soon be heard from
BALTIMORE, May 23.-Aletter from Fortress
Monroe list, states reb ell cavalry had attacked
Fort Powhattan, on James River. making
three charges, which We're all repulsed with
heavy loss ana dlsorganlzation; but slight loss
on our side.
New York, May 23.-The TriJ,me's tele-
graphic correspondence, dating Thursday
morning, says the rebels advanced on our en-
trenched line across the Peninsula, engaged
our pickets but were driven back.
The firing on our skirmish line during the
day was incessant. Our wounded probably
number $50. Towards dark the rebels made
a vigorous attempt to force our skirmishers
from the roads but without effect.
The rebel deserters represent the enemy's
force at twenty to thirty thousand under
Beauregard.
Last Thursday morning rapid artillery fir
ing commenced in front, but ceased soon after.
A rebel battery in a ravine on our front pound
ed away at the woods on the right. We are
dropping shell or two into their works.
Fighting was expected that day as the rebels
hoped to take our position.
FORTRESS MONROE, May 22-Gen. Wistar
has left for home sick. Gen. Dean is sick at
Chesapeake hospital.
Yesterday noon the pickets on our left and
near the Point of Rocks on the Appomatox
river were driven in by the rebels and quite an
engagement ensued. As soon as the pickets
reached our reserve force two of our batteries
opened on the enemy with deadly fire. They
were SO taken by surprise that they lost heav-
lily in both killed and wounded.
The rebel Gen. Walker is wounded and a
prisoner with many of his men. The enemy
got the worst of the skirmish and retreated.
Picket skirmishing is going on most of the
time along our lines. There is heavy Skin.
mishing lis morning Particulars not yet re-
ceived
New YORK, May 24.-The Herald correspon-
dent with Gen. Butler May 23d, gives account
of midnight assault by the rebels the night
previous.
The pickets received the fire firmly and
gradually fell back, when the artillery opened
on the advancing rebels with whitening dis
charges of grape and canister. The siege
guns and light batteries brought to bear on the
rebels moved them down like grass. Still ad-
vancing they received another slaughtering
discharge, when they halted. A rebel caisson
exploded scattering death in all directions. Our
gunboats on the Appomatox Joined in Smelling
toned, and finally the rebels finding our forces
so well prepared to receive them, withdrew,
leaving 263 dead on the field.
Our defences, constructed by some of our
best engineers, are almost impregnable.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
Call for a Mass Convention at Cleve.
land on the 3lst inst.

ALBANY, May 1.-THE following call for
mass convention at Cleveland has been made
public here:
To THE PEoPLE.-The citizens of the United
States who mean to uphold the Union; who
believe that the rebellion can be suppressed
without Infringing upon the rights Of indivi,
slavery as among the practical effects of the
war for the Union; and who favor an amend
ment to the Federal Constitution for the ex-
clusion of slavery; and who demand integrity
and economy in the administration ofthe gov
eminent, are respectfully invited to meet in
mass convention at Cleveland, on Tuesday,
the 31st of May inst, for consultation and con-
cert Of action in respect to the approaching
Presidential campaign.
Dated May 9th, 1864.
cludieg those of Comptroller Robinson, Gen.
Cochrane. ex-senator Calvin and Thos. B. Car
rol of this State.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
Opinion on the Draft.
WAR DEPARTMENT PRovosr NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT PRovosr MARsuA,)
GENERALS OFFICE, WASHINGTON, May 16.
CIRCULAR No. 1.-THE following opinion of
the Hon. VIM. Whiting, Solicitor of the War
Department, relative to the duty of Provost
Marshals of districts wherein the quota for q
precinct shall not have been filed before the
time designated for the draft therein by the
President, and their authority to discharge
drafted men from the military service, receiv-
ing In lieu thereof volunteers who are not off
cred as substitutes, is published for the infor-
nation and guidance of all concerned:
When the quota for q precinct shall not have
been filed before the time designated for draft
therein by the President, the Sd section OF the
act ofFebruary "a. 1854, makes II the duty OF
the Provost Marshal Of such district 70 make
q draft of the number deficient therefom."
AN volunteers who may enlist after the draf
shall have been ordered and before It shall be
actually made. shall be deducted nom the num-
Der ordered to be drafted" In such precinct
Substitntes may also be accepted at any time
previous to the DRAFT, " or before the time fixed
Tor annesrsnce for duty At the rendexvous.
There Is no provision Of the statute which
anthorizes the Provost Harshals to discharge
drafted men from the military service, recefv.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
General Order of Gen. Steele..Address
to the 9TH Army Corps.

70 the 9TH Army Corps.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times.
CAIRO, May 2O.-The following is just pub
lished:
HEADQUARrERs ARMY OF ARKANsAs,l
Little Rock, Mays.
GENERAL ORDERS NO %.
To you, troops of the 9TH Army Corps, who
participated in the recent campaign designed
to cooperate with General Banks movement
against Shreveport, the Major General COM
mandlng tenders his earnest, grateful thanks.
Although you were compelled to fall back with
out seeing the main object of the expedition
accomplished, you will have the satisfaction of
knowing that you have beaten the enemy
wherever he has met you in force, and extri-
Gated yourselves from the perilous position
in which you were placed by the reverses of
the cooperating column. This let loose upon
you superior force of the enemy. under one
of their best Generals, causing the loss of YOUR
trains and the total interruption of your COM
munieations, rendering it impossible for you
to obtain supplies. You have fallen back over
rivers and swamps, while pressed by a supe-
rior force of the enemy. This you have done
successfully, Furnishing the enemy severely at
the same time.
The patience with which You have endured
hardships and privations, and your heroic con-
duct on the battlefield, have been brought to
the notice of the government and will furnish
a page in the history of this war of which you
may well be proud F. STEELE,
Major General Commanding.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY.
Characteristic Circular from General
Sherman.

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION, (M1ss. }
KINGSTON, Ga, May 2O.-Circular. has
much as the impression is afloat that the COM
handing General has prohibited the mail to
and from his army, he takes this method OF
assuring all officers and men, that on the con-
trary, he encourages by all his influence and
authority to keep up the most Hnreserved cor
respondence with their families and friends
wherever they may be. Army corps and divis-
lon commanders should perfect the arrange
ments to receive and transmit mails at all Chap
lains staff offices, and Captains of companies
should assist the soldiers in communicating
with their families.
What the commanding General does discour-
age, is the maintenance of that class of men who
will not take muskets and fight, but who fol-
low an army to pick news for sale or specula-
ton in species of information which is dam
gerous to the army and our cause, and who
are more used to bolster up idle and worthless
officers than to notice the hard working and
meritorious, whose modcsty is generally equal
to their courage, and who scorn to seek the
cheap fiattery of the press.
(SignedD w. T. SHERMAN.
Major General.
The above Circular Gen. sherman las pub
lshed to bis army and You have his authori-
ty for publication.
(Signed) VAN VALKENBURGH.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27

Richmond journals, issued since the terrible
battle of Thursday at Spotsylvania, admit
what even their own habit of lying could not
conceal from their readers-that LEE was
worsted in that bloody days work, and that
his losses were prodigious. "The enemy have
concentrated in Virginia" eXclaims the Erana-
liner; Heaven and earth now call upon the
government to bring up all the troops at its
command"
The language betrays the desperation of the
traitors in Richmond.
Something of the magnitude of the rebel
losses may be inferred from the number Of
prominent officers killed and wounded since
the campaign opened. The following is only
partial list, gathered from rebel dispatches
il does not embrace many names of high rebe
officers who have been captured and are now
prisoners of war:
Lieut.. Gen. Longstreet, wounded
Gen. J. E. B. Stuart. killed.
Gen. Edward johnson, captured
Gen. Heth, of Va, wounded.
Gen. Pickett, of Va, wounded.
Gen. Walker, of Va, leg off,
Gen. Stafford, of La, killed.
Gen. Hays, of La, wounded.
Gen. Jenkins, of South Carolina, is killed.
Gen. j. NJ. Jones, killed.
Gen. Pegram, seriously wounded
Gen. Benning, seriously wounded.
Col. Names, South Carolina, killed.
4, Col. Gaillard, South Carolina, wounded.
Col. Kennedy, wounded.
Col. Herbert, Alabama, wounded
Col. HOnlOve, wounded.
Col. Jones, North Carolina, wounded
Col. Grice, killed.
Col. Sheffield, Georgia, wounded.
Col. Whitehead Georgia, wounded.
Col. Board, Virginia, wounded.
Col. Winston, North Carolina, wounded.
Col. Lane North Carolina, wounded.
Col. Sanders, North Carolina, wounded.
Col. Falum, Georgia, wounded.
Col. Carter, Georgia, killed.
Col. Miller, South Carolina, wounded.
Col. G. H. FOrney, Alabama, killed.
Col. Avery, North Carolina, killed.
Col. Davidson, North Carolina, captured.
Col. w. w. Randolph, killed.
Col. Finney, Mississippi, killed.
Col. T. B. Lamar Florida, wounded.
Col. w. T. Hartsfeld Georgia, wounded
Col. w. ChOlt, Georgia, wounded.
Col. w. H. Wilds, Louisiana, wounded.
Col. w. c. Hodge. Georgia, wounded.
Col. E. D. Willet, Louisiana, wounded.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27

CINCINNATI, May 20.-A dispatch from Gam
ley Bridge, West Virginia, gives an account of
brilliant victory BY Gen. Averill. on the right
Of the main body Of General Crooks army.
Gen: Averill reached q point within four miles
OF Wytnevlle, where he encountered the enc
fought the rebels four hours, driving them
killing and wounding many, and capturing
prisoners. Under cover Of darkne ss, the reb.
els subsequently reiterated. Our loss was 100
killed and wounded. None missing.
Near Baacksburg Gen. Averin commenced
destroying the railroad, which was most effec-
tuelly done TO point four miles east Of Chre-
shansburg. At the hitter place small force of
rebels hastily LEFT. leaving two 3.inch guns.
which fell into our hands.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27

The Army and Mary Journal, edited by pro.
fessional soldiers. and recognized as an author.
ity among military men, has an elaborate re-
view of the recent battles and two or three
leading articles on the features of the cam.
paign, from which we quote on points that
have been misrepresented by the brainless
press:
ING.
The disaster to the extreme right of the 9th
corps was of o most serious character, and
such as has lost more than one battle in histO
ry. 1t is still strange that the enemy did not
perceive the havoc they had made. Had they
not been exhausted with their superhuman at
tacks during the day. or had they known the
condition OF our right, it must have Jared hard
with the Army Of the Potomac.
OBJECT OF LEES RETREAT.
Lee failed to check our advance, and there
fore retired to Spotsylvania Court House, in
order to assume new and advantageous posi-
ton.
BUTLER AND THE KEY.
General Butler does not appear to have been
able to penetrate to Petersburg, which is the
key to an attack upon Richmond from the
South.
THE FUTURE.
battle is not yet done The enemy is still
strong, brave, and unyielding. Bitter and
bloody work must GO on yet; and in the pres.
ence ofsuch events, it would be idle to prog
nosticate the hour or the day of final triumph.
Taking courage from the heroism of the troops,
and the cool determination of their command
er, let us also he prepared tor momentary re.
verses.
With the imperfect details in our possession
it is impossible to speculate upon future move
ments with any considerable degree of relia.
bility; but it seems to be quite certain that
Gen. Grant will occupy the Fredericksburg
line, getting up his supplies as rapidly as pos:
sible, and constantly pushing Lee to prevent
the latter from sending off large detachment
to attack Gen. Butler. Unless therefore the
the stubborn determination of the rebels should
give way before the severe punishment they
are receiving, we must anticipate continu.
ance of bloody conflicts, in which our sacrifices
will be immense, although no immediate ade.
quate results be accomplished. For the whole
experiences of this war show that to rout
either of the armies is hardly possible. In a
country like Virginia even a defeated army can
retain its organization and continue fighting.
1t may be that the final result will be deter.
mined simply by the comparative ability of the
cOmbattants for long endurance. We trust
threfore that complete arrangements have been
made for constantly supplying our army with
achievements of men and material.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27

IMPORTANT DISPATCH FROM THE STATE DE.
PARTMENT.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, May 18.-To the
public: A paper purporting to be proclama-
ton of the President, cOuntersigned by the Sc
cretary OF State, and bearing date the 18th day
of May is reported to this Department as hav-
ing appeared In the New York World of this
date.
The paper is an absolute forgery. No proc
lamation of this kind or any other has been
made or proposed, to be made by the President,
or issued or proposed to be issued by the State
Department of this Government
WIN. II. SEWARD,
Secretary of State
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
GOLD SPECULATION CONTRARY
A, TO PUBLIC POLICY. loa9a

New YORK, May M.-In the Supreme Court
Judge Wyle decided that gold speculations are
contrary to public policy, and that the Plaintiff
erations in the hands of defendant, or monies
deposited with them as margin or collaterals
under contracts for purchase of gold.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27

more evident every day that the main wealth
OF this region is in the gold bearing quartz
lodes. One called the st. Paul which was
discovered few weeks since by DR.. Biddle is
as rich as the Dakota, but is not as large.
Rock in one instance from the Dakota yielded
over thousand dollars to the cord, but the
general yield has been from $3.50 to 5000 per
cord. Another lode is now being opened near
here that is not yet named which promises to
be as rich as any of the others. Let me hear
from you. Yours &C..
AMOS w. HALL.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
FROM RICHMOND.
What the Rebels say Of Sigel's Defeat
and the late Battles.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Richmond pa
pers of the 10Th inst. claim great victory over
Sigel at New Market, and say they would have
captured his army had it not been for our cav
airy. According to their accounts Sigel ran
twenty miles without stopping, abandoning
his hospitals, burning his trains, &c.
These papers state their losses at twenty
thousand in the battles with the Army of the
Potomac, but claim a victory every time. They
acknowledge losing twenty guns, hut are 81
lent as to the number of prisoners.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
FROM GRANTS ARMY.


New York, May 22.-The Heralds special
correspondent, near 6p0taylvania, 21st, 8 A. n.
says our troops were moving all night to o
new position, This morning general head
my is in motion. Precisely where our next
hating place win be time alone can determine.
The general expectation is we shall have hard
fighting Immediately.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-27
The Bogus Proclamation.
OFFICIAL GAZErTE.

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-To Major Gen. Cad.
walader II have just seen copy of the spu-
rious proclamation referred to in your tele-
gram. 1t is base and reasonable forgery.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War;