The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-01-15

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II Hon. Caleb B. Smith, died at Indanap.
oils. on Thusday the 7th inst.
~ The Potomae is frozen solid as far down
~ 0ccoquan. f9t'
eH- Gen. A. o. Tyler, has been assigned to
command Of brigade in the 9Th Corps.
h ~ Funds have been sent to pay off Grants
army. ..,i. ...
~ The latest and most reliable estimates,
put the stock Of cotton, in Liverpool, at 100000
bales
tE Hon. Benz. @ Harris, Member Of Congress
from Maryland, died in Baltimore few days
sso, Of smallpox.
~ The siege Of Charleston was yet in pro
gress Twenty shells were thrown into the city
on Thursday. The result is not known.
~ The Ssndusky Register, estimates that
from l75,0O0 to 20O, 900 gallons of vino were
made in the Sandwky District. last fall
B- Gen. Meigs is back at the head Of the
Quartermater's Bureau again. So ends the
speculations about his suspension or removal.
y az The New Hamshire Democratic Conven-
ton, has nominated for Governor, z. W. Har-
rington Of Manchester. .
tB- The damarge 70 the rebels by the d@-
truction Of the salt works, near St. Andrews
Bay, Florida, will reach nearly $3O00,O00
az A lady, recently, returned to Hartford,
Conn. from the South, who paid 81, 500 as the
travelling expenses Of her trip.
tB' Governor Bradford Of Maryland. in his
message TO the Legislature. expresses himself
strongly against Slavery, and recommends en-.
ancipation in that State.
~ 1t is the law in Japan, that no fir or cy.
press tree can be cut down without the permis-
sion Of magistrate, and for every full grown
tree that is fslled sapling must be planted.
tE The heating quality Of the different
kinds Of wood has been estimated-hickory
heading the list at the highest standard of 100,
and pine closing it at 40.
az Indiana has filled her quota, and Yer.
mont has done the same, with quito . number
ofvolunteer to spare.
~ The obsequise Of Archbishop Hughes
were appropriately celebrated on Thursday
morning. January 7th inst He was laid in
state, for two days, previous, and his corpse was
visited by over 10000 perons. He was inferred
al st. Patrick's Cathedral, MY.
~ Gsret Davis will commence, on next
Wednesday. speech on Wilson's motion to e1.
pell him. When he will finish, no mortal knows
possibly within month or two.
IN The election Of Ex Governor Hicks 10 the
United States Senate, is regarded as triumph
Of the Gradual Emaneipationists Of Maryland,
gained for them through the dissentions Of the
Immediate Emancipationhts, who are really in
amsjority. u...
.tB- Senator Wilson's bill, which was passed
several days ago. provides that all money recev-
ed from Communication, shall be paid directly in
TO the Treasury, and paid out on requisition,
for the expenses Of the draft, and the procura-
tion Of substitutes.
a. Thackeray, the celebrated author, was
found dead in his bed on the morning Of the
9th ult. He was taken i'll only the day pre-
yious. Effusion on the brain, is the alleged
cause Of his death.
kE The Democrats in the House are still dis
organised. and unable to agree either on policy
OF leaders. They have arrived at the two con-
clusious. however. that the army should be paid
in specie. and that they are down on the Pro.
clarnation.
tE The guerrilla Mosby, with nearly 1000
men. attacked Major Coles battalion Of Mary
land cavalry in Loudon county, Va, before day
light on Sunday morning. The rebels were
handsomely repulsed after sharp fight Of an
hours duration, leaving their dead and wound
ed on the field Among his slain were four com,
missioned officers, Major Coles loss was two
killed and eleven wounded.
~ Gen. Kelley Is anxious that Gen. Early
should extend his march towards Harper's Fer
ry, or Martinsburg, as Gen. Kelley has made full
preparations to give him a suitable reception.
EE Seven mcmbsn Of the Sixth Ohio Bate
ry. have been captured by the rebels, near Tul-
hhoms. and brutally murdered. They were
tied to trees. shot. and their bodies thrown into
the river.
t8- Ths National Leauge has in existance
about $500 councils Of that order in the loyal
States, with membership of over 100000 in
number. Wisconsin has over goo councils, and
$4,000 members, and Illinois 100000 members
@ Gen. Halleck, having annulled so much
Of Gen. Hurlbuts order No. 81, as included the
Sixteenth army cops now in Kentucky, con-
seripts Of Columbus. return to their homes, sub
jcet TO enrolment by the United States Provost
Marhal.
a. A heavy robbery took place on the stage
line between La Gross. Wis. aud St. Paul. on
the 10th. Some parties organizing National
Bank. were sending $4,000 in United States
honda 70 Washington They were plared in the