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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
ConGrmations in theiSenate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. o3.-The following
appointments were confirmed by the Sen
ate in Executive session to-day:
Geo. F. Seward, Of New York, to be Con-
sui General at Shanghai; Franklin Chase,
of Maine, to be Consul General at Tamplco;
II. c. Cuniffer, of New Mexico, to be Con-
sui at Pass Del Norte; b. p. Hall, of Colo
RADIO Territory, to be Consul at ValpalraZo:
J. p. Howard, OF Pa. to be Consul at Ma
pies; b. S. Hill, of Wisconsin, to be Consul
at San Juan; A. III. Blake, of Indiana, to
be Consul at Manzanilla; J. G. Max, Of O.;
to be Consul ut Amsterdam; A. L. Rible,
of Ohio. to be Consul at MatanZas; q. ID.
Moon. Of Washington Territory, to be As
SCISSOR of Internal Revenue; X. II. Piper,
to be Assessor of Internal Revenue, in the
18th District Of Illinois; James A. Shakiln,
of California, to be Receiver of Public mon
les for the district of San Francisco; ): M.
+. Swift, Of California, to be Register OF the
Land Office at San Francisco. 49,
Representative Fenton to-day IN Gazing
up the Senate bill which afterwards passed
the House, comforting upon the PRESIDENT
the appointment of Warden for the Jan
of this District, instead of leaving the Sc
lection to Marsha. Lamon, remarked tna'
the bill would save large amount annu-
ally to the government, say $4,000, leaving
to the Marshal the legitimate fees OF MS
own office.
The Joint resolution authorizing the Sec
rotary of the Treasury to sci! surplus gold
will probably be referred back to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means next Monday,
when the rule will permit the INTRODUCTION
of a resolution for that purpose. so Tar as
can be ascertained, the Committee are IN
favor OF reporting a bill authorizing the
Secretary OF the Treasury to anticipate the
pa, ment of interest, instead of selling the
surplus coin.
Seven thousand copies OF Lane, of Kan
sas speech in support of his scheme Of set
ting apart Texas for the habitation OF freed
men, have already been printed.
The State Department have advices that
the Court at st. Johns, n. b., has delivered
an opinion on the Chesapeake pirates, sus-
tanning all the points made by the prosecu-
ton, and committing the prisoners to Jail
to await requisition from the y. s. au-
thOritieS
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From Fort Smith.

: a Fort Smith dispatch saws. Adv;oos,
rom the Indian country state that tha r r.I .
S icy IS Clear OF rebels, and that the upner
81 nln'I Is entireiy swept, and all the reb-
must come from Red River, where t n".' 81
enly are now concentrated. The rebel IN
a H are thoroughly disheartened. Con
McNeal advised the Choctaws to remain a u;
home and raise crops. einain al
q, ine tnoctaws, lroquois, Chickasa and
oan ..s .rloes 1t IS reported, urge senarata
c1hlederacy, as the rebel confederacy ;s -, ".o
to .oi a 70 protect them. The Creeks proposed
20 ny 10 the Washita Mountains. 'eo
ro Loi. Inlllips' brigade had fight with
;nn f rnoians and Texans, on the 18th, Kill
anony VI them. Our loss was one. The
cne'ny was pursued to Fort Arbuckle =
Our forces then returned.
rort smith has been included in the De.
partment of Arkansas, and Gen. Thave,
mas established his headquarters there.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 24.-The Convention
for the Improvement Of the Ohio river met,
organized and adjourned till tomorrow.
The 45th Kentucky, Col. Brown, has been
assigned to Owen county, Lebanon and
Bardstown for the suppression Of guerrillas.
Col. Maxwell has been ordered back to
his old post at Bowling Green.
Hobson again takes command of his old
district, Headquarters Glasgow.
The I'd heavy artillery have been sent TO
Fry's old district, headers camp Nelson.
The Goth Kentucky Infantry have been
mounted, and by order of Gen. Grant, as
signed to Russellville.
These assignments and others in contem.
plation, by Gen. Burbridge, commanding
the District of Kentucky, it is expected will
secure the people of the State from local
guerrilla operations,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25-The Gazctfc's Chat
tanooga dispatch says: The advance force
OF Grants army was within three miles Of
Dalton on the 24th. The rebels were driv-
en- from Tunnel Hill and pursued till night
fall. A heavy battle at Dalton is net nl-
probable.
Harlee and Claybourne's divisions have
been sent 10 reinforce Polk.
A Nashville dispatch, of the 18th, says:
Grants army is in front of Dalton and will
probably occupy that place tonight.
Scouts just arrived from Grants Head
quarters say that Sherman has struck the
Mobile & Ohio Railroad, cut Folks army in
the middle, both sides running from each
other. Sherman subsists on country, which
abounds i'm stores.
Great excitement prevails at Montg0m-.
cry, and the people are much scared.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
LOngsfreeL on the Run SchOficld
Moving.

KNOXVILLE, Feb. PA reconnaissance
in force IN command OF Gen. SLOVENIAN,
with the forces OF Gems. Hascall ana Ha-
zen, was made on Monday night, towards
Siversville, which discovered that the reb-
els had retreated beyond the French Broad
river.
On Saturday, Goth inst, Longstreet be-
gan his retreat from Strawberry Plains to-
ward Bulls Gap, first destroying the
bridge, and report says, his camp equip
age, &c. Gen. Schofield moved 10 the
Plains with the Union forces day assign
ing the command of the post and defenses
Of Knoxville to Brig. Gen. Hascall, who
will send forward the army eqaipage and
stores.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27

| BosTON, Feb. GA vessel has arrived
here bringing news from Cape town OF De-
| cember 3lst, to the effect that the rebel pri-
vateer Tuscarora had been seized by the
British authorities for the violation Of law
by landing a portion of her cargo on that
coast.
The Tuscarora put into iSimon's Bay on
the 10Th to obtain supplies and REPAIRS
Shortly after Admiral S. G. baldwin Walk
er despatched,a boarding party who seized
the vessel under authority OF the British
Government.
The Tuscarora was in command Of 1t.
Lowe, who had returned to S.mons Bay,
after a three months cruise, during which
out of nearly 100 vessels, she had met with
only one Federal ship. In the meantime
she had been ordered away from Brazil
ian port, in consequence OF which her crew
were placed on short allowance. After the
seizure of the vessel, Lieut.. Lowe lodged
formal protest and proceeded to Cape
Town to consult with legal advisers. Mr..
Graham. Y. 5. Consul, had also lodged .
demand against the vessel, in behalf of her
former owners.
|, The Cape Town Advertiser says-'In the
seizure OF the Tuscarora, Admiral Walker
acted in the matter according to the spirit
OF instructions sent out to the colony by the
home government, and the prize will be de-
tanned by him on behalf of the government
until she is claimed by her legal owners
The grounds of the seizure are, that the
Tuscarora is q vessel belonging to the Fed
eral States of America, and not having been
adjudicated before prize court, is still an
unclaimed prize, which having been
brought into an English port, in violation
ofthe neutrality laws, must accordingly be
detained
The Tuscarora was captured by the reb-
els and turned into a privateer. The Fed
eral vessel referred to as having been cap.
tured by the Tuscarora, was the ship Liv-
ing Age. before renOrted
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Fire nj Lafayette. lna.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Feb. 23.-Ringod
block, corner Main and Fourth streets:
A. Ancturs block, adjoining on Fourth
street occupied by Post Office: LAFAYETTE
Journal; Miller, McCrunk & Barker.
groceries; Smith, Howard & Bros, boots
and shoes; capitol saloon, and photograph
ic picture gallery were totally DESTROYED
by fire this morning. All the mail matter,
a greater part of the boots and shoes and
small part of the groceries were saved
Loss about $4,000. Insured for about
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
From china

SAN Francisco, Feb. 24.-Chinese pa.
Rers o. tn, the S.h. the latest received say moth
AIDED at Annoy, on the Sd of January ~. a.
any other time. The only news On tb;s
subject, comes in private letters. dated on
the 9th, one says the Alabama is renortod
in our vicinity. Another says the Alaba M a
is reported at Singapore. Another says
American ships in Chinese waters are look :.
Cd upon with some distrust, but why it is
\ Ut stated. "
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 24.-Gen. Potter
skirmished with the enemy all day yester-
day, and succeeded in driving them to
Tunnel Hill, Ga. The 18th Illinois and
ssth Indiana were actively engaged sklr-
mishing. Killed, j. j. Jackson, Orderly
Sergeant Co. b, 18th Ill. Wounded, Il. l..
Andrews, Co. G, and Peter Il. Low, SSth
Ind. On pushing on after the rebels to
Tunnel Hill, they opened heavily with
four field pieces. 1t is supposed they are
going to dispute further passage OF our
troops, if an attempt is made to push on.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
From Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Feb, 23.-Not word OF relia-
bic news yet from either Sherman's or
Smiths expeditions. The report in the
Evening Bulletin Of the capture Of Selma,
Ala, by Sherman is not generally credited,
although the news came from Vicksburg.
Gen. Buckland reviewed his brigade on
the Bluff in front of the city this afternoon.
They presented fine appearance.
Cotton is coming in quite freely the re-.
ceipts by wagon the past week being much
heavier than any previous week of the sea-
son.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
Reported Capture Of Selma.

CAIRO, Feb. 25.-Prof WincheIl. of
Michigan, who came as passenger on the
steamer Fannie from vicksburg, informs
me Of the news of the capture of Selma.
Ala, BY Sherman. 1t was brought to thai
place by courier direct from Sherman
Winchell got his information from Can't.
Finklin, Depot Quartermaster at Vicks-
burg, and entire confidence is placed on its
correctness. The report is credited in mi
litary circles here.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
DISCHARGED from Custoav.

BosToN, Feb. 24.-Philander H. Pease.
alias II. P. Livingston, who was commit
ted to Jail some days ago in default Of
S25, 900 bail on charges of swindling, was
to-day discharged from custody, the com.
plainants tn the case having ack nowledged
satisfaction.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
4 What the Newbern Times SAYS.

NEW YORK, Feb. N.-The Newbern
Times says the late rebel raid has strength
ened the Union feeling. We cannot for n
moment doubt that should a strong federal
force move on Raleigh and unfurl the old
STARRED banner from the capital, it would
be hailed with shouts of intense joy by
tens of thousands.
Rumor says Gen. Pickett has been court
martialed for not capturing Nebern.
Large numbers are enlisting in the sec
ond North Carolina Union regiment.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27

Rumors of raid by Union forces, in
LOngstreets rear, are current, which are
supposed to account for the preciPitate reb-
ell retreat. All quiet along the lines.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
From st. Louis.

ST. Louis, Feb. 25.-The 18th Mo. re-en-
listed volunteers, about 400 strong, arrived
on steamer Imperial to-day. They were
welcomed on landing by Veteran Recep-
ton Committee. A large concourse of citi-
zens escorted them to Turner's Hall, where
they were sumptuously Toasted and hand
some flag presented them.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
To try Again.

The Morning Herald, suppressed by mil.
itary authorities two years ago, will short
~ re-appear by permission Of Gen. Rose
Grams on conditions that it must be truly
ioyal, ana contain nothing to embarrass
ypantg
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
Fire at Ithica. n. Y.

ITHIcA, Feb. 22.-One third of the bust.
ness portion OF Trumans bridge was
burned last night. The flames destroyed
50 buildings, including bank, Union Hotel
and -four mill. Loss not ascertained.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
COpperhcad Nominations.

NEW HAVEN, Ct, Feb. 24.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention to-day nominated
y. >, Seymour for Governor, and Thos. II.
Bond for Lieut.. Governor.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
Richmond News.

| NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-The Times has re.
ceived Richmond papers to the 10th.
The rebel War Department received on
| the 18th an official dispatch, that the en-
and land forces, at Giants Pass, IS miles
| from Mobile. 1t was believed that the en-
| emy's fire fell short. There is no doubt
this approach is from Banks lines. Sher-
mans column is approaching by the Mo-
bile & Ohio Il. r., and another column
from Pensacola is understood to be advanc-
ing from Pollard, 40 miles from Mobile
Another dispatch announces the repulse OF
the enemy with great loss, at Giants Pass,
on Tuesday. Another dispatch from Gen.
Maury, reports the euemvs force at Quit
man ut not over thousand men, and the
whole affair is probably a raid on the Mo-
bile & Ohio Railroad.
The Examiner of the 10Th, states that the
Yankee General Averill is preparing for a
raid. His force is increased to 1000, and
his aim is Lynchburg.
The E'rominer Of the 18th reports another
Federal advance in heavy force up the
peninsula, with the advance at Bankers
vile, but says there is no occasion for
alarm, as Richmond is covered from as
sauit
The Lynchburg Republican, reports the
death Of Parson Brownlow, at Knoxville.
BY a dispatch from Beauregard, dated
Charleston, 18th, it is reported that General
Finnegan repulsed the enemy's forces at
Lake City, Florida. Finnegans reinforce
ments had not reached him.
Another dispatch states that Gen. Wise
repulsed the enemy on Johnson's Island,
and is in pursuit.
The Examiner Of the 18th reports the dis
patch of the first inStalment of Yankee
prisoners, on the 18th, to Americas, Ca
| Five or six thousand are to be sent there,
| at the rate of 400 or more daily.
| News from MOrmOndOm.
| ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22.-The Democrats Salt
Lake City correspondent dated the 9th,
says desperate band Of highwaymen ex-
ist along the road from Salt Lake to Ban
mock, who rob and murder returning mi
nerS.
Some time since the city of Bannock
formed Vigilance Committee, who have
hung thirteen Of the robbers, including
Henry Plumer, their captain A list OF
twelve names is still in the hands Of the
Vigilance Committee, who will be treated
in the same manner as the others when
caught.
Artemus Ward and DR.. Higgerton, his
agent, were captured by band of Indians
while on al excursion to Salt Lake. but
were released through the efforts of Gov.
Reid and Brigham Young.
/ Sixteen Stores and dwellings were
burned on the 18th inst. Loss $55,O 200. In
sured for about $4,000.
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BY TELEGRAPH
Foreign News.

New YORK, Feb. N.-The steamer Hec-
la, from Liverpool Feb. 9th and Queens.
town 10th, has arrived with three days
later news.
Parliamentary news is important
Holstein affairs were under control of the
German Diet. Prussia positively declared
she would respect the integrity OF Den
mark.
1t is fully confirmed that the Danes re-
treated from Schleswig, evacuated the
Danverkwisk and blew up their works
at Missurdo. The Germans followed the
Danes to Flensburg, when the latter re-
treated towards Duppel. Several serious
engagements have taken place with con-
siderable loss on both sides. The Germans
secured u great deal OF booty ana large
number Of prisoners.
According to some authorities the Dan.
ish possession of Schleswig is ended
though the Danes will make considerable
stand at Duppel, where they will be sup
ported by their fleet.
Great excitement existed at Copenhagen.
caused by the Danish retreat.
1t was reported in Paris that revolution
had broken out in Copenhagen-that the
King OF Denmark had embarked for Eng
land, and the King of Sweden been pro.
claimed in his place.
The English journals continue very an
ti-German. Conservatives hold Russell
responsible for Danish reverses.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 9.--CottOn firmer.-
Nothing doing in Breadstutfs, owing to
the uncertainty of political affairs. Beet
and Pork quiet and steady. Bacon un-
changed. Petroleum, refined, Is l0d.
Provisions quiet and steady. Consols,
for money, 9040y9l.
1t is rumored there is a revolution in CO.
penhagen. The Prussians occupied Fiens-
burg. The Austrian losses were 100.
Mr.. Russell stated in the House OF
Lords that Minister Adams thought it pru-
dent to withhold Mr.. Stewards offensive
dispatch, at which Mr.. Derby was indig-
nant that it had not been presented.
Mr.. Layard said America had not made
any demand for indemnity for the Ala
bama'S dOingS
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-03-16
SUDDEN DEArH-Ou Sunday mornin

SUDDEN DEATH.-On Sunday morning
Obadiah Sheldon, residing in the first ward, was
found dead in the hay rack in the barn of the
Urauu RVsr mousse. ne went 10 the Darn on
Saturday night to provide for his horse and is
supposed to have slid from the scsfIOld, and
striking on bis head, it is thought his spine must
have been instantly broken, as he did not appear
to have made any struggle, aud was found in an
upright positson, with his head downwards.-
lie left family of children. His death is at
tributed to intemperance, as he has been known
as drinking man for some time. In view OF
the circumstances Of his death, considerable feel
ing has been expressed against the establish
ments in the neighborhood where intoxicating
liquors are sold But there is no occasion for
any Outburst OF feeling on this special occasion.
1t is only one OF the sure, regular legitimate re
suits OF having intoxicating liquors Sold and
such instances will occur, with thousand other
evils, regularly as the sun will rise and set
Every person of any experience or observation,
knows these things to be so. 1t was in view Of
these evils that the law prohibiting the traffic il
these liquors, was enacted. Every neig hbor.
hood eau protect itself. That law can be en-.
forced whenever the community choose to en-.
force il; but if the community prefers to have
the liquors sold, with full knowledge of their
effects, and buy the stock on hand Of the deal.
ers, and thus encourage them to procure more,
the dealers are merely agents for carrying out
The will of the community. The people Of any
al fha ff. IN, ~ 81
will not, but voluntarily patronize the dealers,
the bad results OF the traffic, it appears to Us,
are mainly attributable to the community which
sastains il.
Since the preceding was written. the following
notice concerning the jury of inquest in the case
has been handed to us
1.-THE bods of Mr. Obadiah Sheldon was found
dead last Sunday morning, in the hay rack of the
barn appurtenan. to the Grand River House, II
the lst ward of this city. A jury of inquest
was called by ). D. Newbro. Esq, and the fol
loving facts elected Tha the was given to tn,
habit OF intemperance, that when last seen
which was Saturday about shutdown, he wa
about "kalf drunk" as the witness testified
anu b"C PO-istou VI e"o "'ul "ucu iouuI, luui
Gated that he had succeeded III climbing into IN
hay-lott-perhaps to feed some hay to his hOrs
that be was seen to lead into the barn-and stag
gered and tumbled into the hay rack head FIRST
breaking his neck, and dying without a struggI,
Verdict OF the jury Came to his death frou
dislocstiOn OF the vertebre OF the neck, cause
by falling into hay rack, while in a state c
partial intoxcation.'
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-03-16

"REPuBLcAN PETS. - The State
chair shop Of A. B. Stuart, of this city, by a
part Of Company B, "a U. 5. Sharp-shooters,
lust as the company were about leaving for De-
troit. Mr. Stuart had formerly been Captain OF
the Company, and the soldiers, having a grudge
against him for wrongs which they alledged they
had suffered While under his command, deter
mined to chastise him personally. but falling to
find him, they destroyed some Of his chairs, and
broke his windows, the damage being some $50
or whereabouts.
The Journal refers to the action OF these sol
diers as 80 many " RepuJIican Pete at play. y
and insnuates that their offense was winked
at " because the votes Of soldiers are courtcd
just now by Republicans.
The manner in which The transaction Is re-
ferred to by the Journal, is perfectly character
isiic. The same Imagination which can see our
soldiers in the South only 20 many bull
dogs" and "hell. hounds" destroying Tour
Southern brethren" would very naturally con
ceive Of them at home as many pet dogs un-
der the care of the Republicans, who are now
supposed to be rubbing up their ears, and pre-
pairing to set them on TO 90 the unterrified Cop
perheads. The figure of speech, it will be seer,
is exactly the same. The soldiers are 10 be
thought Of, and spoken of, in all cases, as so
many degs. If these "pets" do not find out
who their real friends are, it will be because no
amount Of abuse and insult on the part Of the
Copperheads will suffice to teach them.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-03-16

New TEMPERANCE SOcTETY.-A model, though
unique temperance society has been started
at Laings5urgh, Shiawassee county Each
member signs the usual pledge TO abstain from
all intoxicating beverages. let the weather be
what il may. and at the same time gives his
note to the concern. The amount Of the note
depends. We suppose on his standing as topper
before joining. The members agree on their
honor to pay the note or to make no defence to
its collection by the society, if they break the
conditions Of the pledge. In addition to this
penalty. the name of the member who d" goes
back Is TO be erased from the pledge with red
ink, aud to be published in the Owosso Press. a
paper Of general circulation in that vicinity.
with such remarks as the editors may feel called
on to make in regard to him. Our opinion is
that this is a good institution, and the only
thing that will save Langsburgh. But woe be
to the first individual who goeth back TO his
cups. and whose name is erased with red ink
and who is spoken of in the columns Of the
Press Olrosso Pres.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-03-16

NATIONAL BASK.-By the advertisement
in to-day's paper, it will be seen that the
Second National Bank will commence business
on the lst day of April, at the Office now Occu-
pied by j. c. Bailey & Co. The Bank has pur-
chased the banking house and lot Of J. c.
Bailey, the lot being "a by &C feet for $4,000
The National Bank will, therefore, be able to
commence business without any Of those pre-
liminary delays which are often inseparable
from the starting of new banking Institutions
The organization Of the First National Bank. to
which we have formerly referred, has been dis
continued, by mutual agreement between both
organizations, and the Bank will, for some
reasons, retain the name Of the Second National
Bank. although it will be, in fact, the first, and
the only one in the city.
The new Bank opens under the most favor
able circumstance. and with lit Of officers
aud directors Of the first responsibility aud in
fuence.