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The Southern motive. (Greensboro, Choctaw, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1864-06-18

slowly fell back 10 keep bus commnni-
cation safe; inaictiag, however, q loss
on The enemy, in the partial engage.
mehts which occurred, more than treble
bis own Reaching position where
the enemy can no longer practice their
tavorite movement OF faukng, ho has
turned on them, and given them ies-
son which makes them as chary Of a~
saulung him as a pack Of hounds Of
laying hold Of wild boar at bay.
Sherman is one huudred miles irom
Chattanooga his base; and when The
propitiops moment arrives his line Of
com a,pn.csiloo viti QkatHra ~
Nashville, viii ho broken gp, 5G AS
johnson and his heroes have forcsabin
to turn his'faee nowhvard with ersfy
motive o run, and uo place to rua to.
The Ape and bis Ulysses seem to have
stalzed theii whole fortune on The issue
of the contest in Virginia and Georgia.
Troops have been drawn from all points
to streogtbenthe columns Of Grant and
sherman; territory the possessit Of
which cost them untold quanadss .of
blood and treasure, has been abandoned,
or left ia the' occupancy Of 50 feeble
force, that we can easily wrest q
their grasp when victory shall sage
perched on the banners oS Lee and
johnson.
West Of the Mississippi, Smith,
Price, and Taylor have rsaped the foil
benefit Of their great yictoricsin April
The conquest Of Toxaa has been iu-
definitely postponedj Arkansas, except
ILiale Rock and a few garasouoa points
Oh the great rivers is again in ON
aan ad IA ID ifna ne
scAlAAnss 9. fahAs gra-d sra al.
hueeiog the Father OF Waters tog ais,
ty, with the victorious hosts Of Dics
Taylor close upon their heels Bate
r1es supported BY competeut forces bel
ing planted at several points on lhs
great river, and navigation Is no longer
"free,v With the advansages we now
possess and the inpossibility q the Ell
smy's reinforcing their defeated and
demoralzed forces in tho West vith.
out abandoning sheil operalious y
Georgia and Virginia. energy and AL
livity on the part Of our commaHders
will give Us undisputed possession
Of the Trans-Mississippi departwsns
before midsummer Our armies are
daily increasing, and the troops are
everywhere in good health and spirit
confident Of victory Whenever they
are permitted to encounter the enemy.
On water too, we have been making
the enemy feel our power more ihan
twenty gunboats, during Che present
year having been captured Or s p
Da7y ]ohe's locker
The Mescifl G;vcr of Oh goo
everywhere clowned Che a5ors 81 .he
husbandman with s bountful haress
and sent refreshing showers in e1n
on the growing crops. And, Jsitef
than all, spirit Of chesRlalness, and
hope and faith psryades AZ CLASSES cf
our people.
Viewing the whole Geld, we haze
abundant reason to return thanks 70.
The Southern motive. (Greensboro, Choctaw, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1864-06-18
FOR AssEssOR

G We are authorized b anounce Che name
OF ID. "A. HUFFMAN emliate for Assessor
of Choctaw county Mississippi at the next
October election.
The Southern motive. (Greensboro, Choctaw, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1864-06-18
F0r Coroner,

f We ara authorized 10 announce the
name Of w. d. SEIGLER as candidate for
Coroner Of Choctaw county, at the October
election.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06
southern News,

WASHINGTON, Feb 5-The Richmond Senti-
mel of Monday SAYS:
Commissioner Ould lately visited City Point,
but found no one authorized to make arrange
ments with him in regard to the exchange of
prisoners.
MOBILE. Jan. 30-A dispatch from Okalona
says: The l2,h Mississippi regiment entered Co
rinth this morning and captured quantity OF
arms. &c The Yankees left rs they entered the
place.
CHARLESTON Jan. 3O-The bomblrdment OF
Sumter ceased at dark last night, $50 shells hav'
ing been thrown, of which l29 struck. Firing
was resumed this morning.
The flag staff VAS shot down Yesterday but
was soon replaced
Only three persons have been wounded since
the firing recommended.
CHARLESTON. Jan. 3l.-The enemy keep up
the bombardment OF Sumter by day but cease
at night No damage OF consequence done &c
the fort H
The fire on the city was resumed on Saturday
night
The shots on the city average one every ter
minutes, and one every five minutes on FOrt
Sumter.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06
NEW YoRK. February 8

NEW YORK, February S.
Cotton heavy and dropping SIC for middling
upland
Flour quiet and about &c lower.
Whisky quiet at 9O@92c.
Wheat quiet but heavy at about previous prices;
quotations are. Sl.55d SO for Chicago Spring.
81 56@l 90 for Milwaukee Club. and Sl.60@
40 for Western. Corn opened with fair
demand. chiefly speculative 81 29@l 70 for
mixed in store; leading specuator bought up
l6l 900 bushels at prices ranging from 81 80 to
s. 40. part cash and balance in ten days-at this
stage, the operator became excited. addressed the
assembled merchants aud assailed several of
them by name-he dehed the whole body on
principle. and principle put off the floor
Oats quiet, and l@2c better at 90@9lc for
western.
Wool active and firm: domestic fleece at ia
S2l5c; pulled at 130 SOC
Petroleum frner; crude. Az refined in bond
a. 53d55c
Pork quiet and unchanged. Beef steady Cut
meats quiet and firm Dressed hogs more active
and frmer at 9t69lSc for western 1890 for city
Lard dull and heavy At l3G 1915; very choice
at l3sse
Butter firm at 22G25c for Ohio. aud 2s(d 35c
for State. Cheese active At li@l7c for COM
mon TO prime
Money continues easy at . per cent. Gold
dull; opening nj 577s advancing TO 5e14 and
closing dull at 81 5ec prem. Sterling dull at
l12l2. Government stocks firm and in active
demand: L. ) skies. 81: coupons, l07
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

INV YORK, February A Washington dis
patch last evening, to the Philade pha Ledger
says:
Rumors are current that a combined attack by
the fleet under Farragut and some 4 000 troops
BY way OF Pdscagoula, was made upon Mobile
last Saturday II this be so. We should hear OF
it through the Richmond papers due to day.
Washington special dispatch to the Post
says
The House Committee on Military Affairs will
probably agree To exempt Quakers from the
draft.
The Committee on WAYS and Means have
agreed to the Senate bill increasing the paw OF
Inspectors of Customs 81 day Mr.. Chase re-
commended the measure.
The Senate Military Committee this morning
took up the bill renewing the rank of Lieutenant
General, and recommending Gen Grant for the
position Mr. WaShburne Of Illinois was before
the committee. They will probably agree to the
House bill
The select committee on emigration are ma
turing a very important bill to encourage emf
grafton to this country. Emgrants will receive
pecuniary aid
The gunboat Flambeau, from OF Charleston
ports Gen Gilmore keeping up slow but regular
firing Charleston. averaging three shells ev-
cry five minutes.
The rebels mounted guns in Sumter. piled
Up sand bags and cut ravne through the rub
bish
Gen. Gilmore keeps good Surveillance over il
though its garrison is enabled To do but little
The attempt TO raise the Weekhawken will
probably prove failure
Charleston does not yet show many marks oil
our fire.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06
state sanitary Convention.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.


INDIANAPJLIs. February >, 1864 (
Societies and-Associations of whatever name or
kind that have contributed money or goods for
the relief Of our soldiers in the field to send one
or more delegates TO meet in Convention at Ma
sonic Hall, Indianapolis. on the 81 day OF March
next at 10 O'Clock A NJ.
At such Convention William Hannaman. Esq,
President of the State Sanitary Commission. and
Alfred Harrison. Esq. Treasurer thereof. will
make full report OF the operations OF said Com
mission, embracing a statement of all receipts of
money or stores OF whatever kind, and the dis
tribution and application made of the same. Ii
is also desired that such Societies or Associations
shall submit to the Convention a full statement
of their contributions to the army, through what
ever channel they may have passed, in order that
il may be compared with the report OF the State
Sanitary Com mission, and full record made of
what has been done in the State for the relief of
the soldier.
1t is due to the patriotic and humane that they
are fully informed Of the use that has been made
of their contributions ami il is also believed that
such a convention bv deliberation and comparison
of experience and knowledge in various parts of
the State, can devise "A common system of opera
ton which will be great Improvement upon the
past Ii is also desired that reports be submitted
OF private contributions not passing through so
cieties or associations. made 10 the Indiana or
other Sanitary Commissions and all persons
having made them or aided in their collection
are respectfully invited TO attend and participate
in the deliberations of the Convention.
O. r NORTH,
Governor OF Indiana.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

Prom Louisville.

LOUISVILLE. Feb 5-Paries supposed to b,
implicated in setting fire TO the steamer Taylor
have been arrested.
The military authorities arrested John Clark
OF Louisville, Augustus Ortel. 5 II. Sloan anC
wife of ST Louis. and two mulattOes. Della Hat
field and Fanny Reed. their deceys. who hav,
been a long time engaged in running sllves from
and kidnapping free negroes III Missouri and sell
ing them here as slaves
Tne Court of Inquiry in the Crittenden and
McCook case i still in session. The proceedings
are not allowed TO be made public until adjourn
meut
On Friday of last week 1900 OF our cavalry
under Col Lane. of the llth Kentucky, had a
skirmi-h with the rebels under Gen Jones, on
the Virginia road. Is miles from Cumberland
Gap. The fight lasted three hours We held
our position until dusk, although attacked by
superior numbers, and then withdrew 10 our
camp. three miles in the rear.
At sunrise on Saturday morning they advanced
in line of battle. 4 900 strong, with three guns
and Col Lane fell back three miles, skrmishing
all the way, when the enemy ceased following,
and Lime encamped three miles from Cumberland
Gap
On Sunday morning Lane had a lively Skin
mi~h with the enemy. twice charging them, and
driving them back with heavy loss, since which
time the rebels have not appeared in force in our
front
Our loss in these skrmishes was FIVE killed
eight WOUNDED and three missing. The enemy
was ten killed and from fifteen to twenty five
wounded
Simu tine )usy with the above slight demon
STATIONS made the Jtcksonboro' and
Tazwe roa l. All is quiet now
Nothing definite has been received recently
from Knoxville.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

HALIFAX. February The Arabia brings the
following additional news:
BtRLIN. January 2]-The Pfussan Chamber.
have adopted a resolution opposing the policy of
separating from the other German States. and
threatening every resistance thereto.
Reports from Japan are that Prince Satnima
has refused To pay the indemnity demanded by
the English until they should evacuare YOkako
ma The English are awaiting reinforcements
The Rev Harold Browns appointment to the
Bishopric of Ely is confirmed.
MADRID. January % The Epoca announces
the Spanish Government will appoint a minister
plenipotentiarv 10 Mexico. soon il receives
official information of the crownng of Ma1imil.
liam
KEEL. January 22-The Danish question re
mains Unchanged
In consequence If the thaw which has set in
the Danish troops have been ordered to retire on
the arrival of Prussisn troops.
LIvkRpooL, January % The emancipation
is,s. in their breakfast to Geo. Thomson, passed
asSu,ions complimentary TO that gentleman
and expressed their sympathy with the people OF
the United States. and their desire for the resto
alton of peace and of Union a basis of free
dom OF the slaves Of the South.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06
THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON. February 5.
The Senate was not in session TO day.
HOTSE

The House refused to adjourn till Monday and
proceeded to vote on Holmes motion TO table the
resolution amendatory of the coniscation act
which disagreed tot to 60
Several motions were made and voted on by
yeas and nays to delay time, when an accommo
dation arrived at concerning the action or
the joint resolution, namely that MeSsrs. Blair
of Missouri. Smith. of Kentucky and Pruyn shall
speak, then "A vote shall be taken.
Mr. Blair opposed the pending motion, saving
il made an issue between the President and those
who. party. supported him.
Mr.. Smith of Kentucky favored the confisca-
ton Of all rebel property. We should whip this
helsh rebellion down.
Mr.. Pruyn OF New York made speech against
secession, but claimed the privilege of insisting
that the Administration should act in obedience
to the Constitution.
The resolution passed: ayes, 50; noes. IA.
The joint resolution passed amends that OF
July. 1862. making it read that no punishment or
proceeding under it shall he construed as TO
work forfeiture of estate of offender contrary to
the Federal Constitution; provided that no other
public warning proclamation shall be required
than that made by the President the 2lst OF
July. 90, which shall be received and held suif
cient in all cases now pending and that may
hereiiter arise under said act.
The House then adjourned ustil Monday.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

- A South Meridian is now getting 10 be
one of the solid streets of the city il is time the
citizens and business men on il should get ali the
advantages on the sidewalks the ordinance allows
hem We would. therefore. cali the attention
OF the Street Commissioner or Councilmen, to
the distractions Of old tree stumps. awning posts,
&c. whereby the walk i narrowed from three to
Tour feet, and especially between Washington
and Maryland streets. Ii these remove ed
as they should be. the street would look much
better. and the travel would be much better
accommodated. Let our very worthy Street
Commissioner see that these removed. at
least inside of the full width of the pavement
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06
COMMERCIAL.
sr rELxsnkrs.
Btucfunatt Market.
cIxorxArf. February S.


CINCINNATI. February S.
Flour dull and heavy at S5.75@5 50 for super.
and s. 9006 10 for extra.
Wheat is held firmly at 81 2sal so for prime
red. and $3.50 l40 for Kentucky white.
New ear corn is in less request at 90@95c in
bulk. add Sc more is asked. But little done in
new corn shelled. but il is alesble at Sl-02a
03. Oats closed steady at SOC in bulk. and
90c 10 include sacks. RYE is dull at Sl.30. and
barley Is nOminaIly without change
Whisky is frm. with sales Of 200 brls at
s9lac
Groceries unchanged and steady.
Lard j. steady at l212@l254c for city and
country.
Mess pork is held firmly at $40 - 20 so for
new country. and s2O 1921 for city. Bulk
meats are in active demand, and with sales Of
] 500. 900 pounds at IL 07lsc for shoulders. ga
91sc for rio sides. ga tor cleir rib sides, l01z
@l0lsc for hams; 500 tics hams in sugar pickle
sold at llHc- Nothing done in boxed meats
and bacon.
Exchange firm at par buying, and u premium
selling Gold at 5615 Oslo prem. Silver az
4e@50c premium.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

DESvKH CRY February The Legislature
organized AZ Golden Cts on Tuesday. The
Governors Message shows that Colorado i out
Of debt: that The relations with the Indian tribes
are satisfactory; that the mines have quadrupled
in value The past year. and agriculture increasing
rapidly Should Colorado not succeed in getting
the Pacific Railroad through the entire extent OF
the territory. east to west, the Governor urges
that the energies OF the territory be brought to
bear in the co operation with branches from Kan
City and AtchisoD for their extension through
part OF the territory The Message closes with
an emnenily patriotic allusion to Federal affairs
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

san FRAScIsco, February 5.-A tremedous
mass meeting was held Lere last night for the
purpose Of protesting against the repeal by the
Legislature of the specific contract act.
This act provides loans for enforcing payment
Of debts IN gold when persons contract so 10 do.
and labOrers can collect their wages in gold il
employees so sgree when engaging them.
The meeting was composed mainly Of working
men. who fear they will be paid IN greenbacks
should the repeal take place. Several gentle
men who favored the repeal attempted to address
the meeting but were hooted down.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

CuLPEPPER. c. H., February 4-Rumors pre-
vail here to the effect that Gen. Hunter is to take
command of the Army of the Potomac
On the trains yesterday and the day before
there were large number of deserters en- route
TO Washington. where they will take the oath Of
allegiance
and Mississippi regiments came into Gen Gregg
lines two days ago, some of whom been thirty
DAYS and Others two weeks and less in the noun
tains. They report the mountains full of de
serters striving to reach our lines
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06
from Cairo.

CAIRO, February % The steamer Live Oak
from Memphis 23d, arrived night with 500
bales of cotton and 100 hhds. tobacco for ST.
Louis.
The steamer ST Patrick from Memphis Sd
witlv65D bales of cotton for Louisville. arrived
to-day
Memphis papers contain no general news.
Strictly middling cotton 6S@69; good, 7007l
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

Masonic We would congratulate our citizens
and also the people of the State on the establish
ment IN this city OF the nefftble degrees OF An
cient Craft Masonry. ( A. and A, or Scotch rite
working under the jurisdiction OF the Supreme
Council of the Northern District Of the L. A
the Grand Orient of which is at Boston, Mass
The establishment Of the degrees of this order is
an indication of culture and refinement. and
marks in progress. Our readers will
remember that we copied from the Cincinnati
Enquirer of the Sd paragraph stating that Mr..
Enoch t Carson, Charles X Brown. John T.
Bell. ;. G Newton. George Kuhn, John Scott
and John McMakin had left that city for Indian
apois for this purpose. They have opened and
established. according 10 the Ancient COnsttu-
ton. Adoniram Grand Lodge Of Perfection. and
Seriat Council of the Princes OF jerusalem We
understand our late fellow townsman Hon Caleb
b Smith, was to have been presiding officer Of
these Lodges, the officers of which now are E.
win 4. Davis. Thrice Potent; James NJ Tomliu-
son, Grand Senior Warden: William John WAL
lace, Grand Junior Warden: john New, Grand
Treasurer: Horace W. Smith. Grand Secretary
DR.. = G. Hunt. Grand Muster of Ceremonies
and Lucius Hills. Grand Captain OF the Guard
Quite large number Of our most prominent cit
izens received the sublime degrees at the hands
OF the brethren from Cincinnati. The brethren
here have secured aud fitted up the fourth story
OF \ Johns building. cOrHer OF Meridian and
Washington streets. in an elegant manner, and
received from their brethren Of Cincinnati the
highest commenda i IN therefor.
As there are doubtless mlny of our readers
who know little OF the antiquity, power and in
duence on civilization of VI ,sonry. we would
state for their enlightenment that at the erection
OF King Solomon's Temple the lnborers were iii
vIdet into prentice masOns, fellow crafts and
master masons. and that the officers and mem
bers of King Solomons Court were divided into
degrees or lodges, official and otherwise to the
number of thirty three; the thirly-third degree
in the Grand official degree. supervising and SUI
perintending all the rest The modern world is
largely indebted to the research and acumen Of
Frederick the Greit, who was the sovereign
Grand Inspector for The two Hemispheres
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

Of Hon. ID. W Voorhees, delivered In the House If Rep
February IL. lss3 the "Aet toindemnify
the and other persons for suspending
hsbess corpus and acts done in pursuance thereof
Is printed IN pamphlet form, and can be obtained
th. Office. This Is the great effort OF Mr. Voorhees,
protectthe liberty Of the citizen, and shoald be in
hands OF every voter in Indiana IL makes pamphlet
ofsixteen pages. Price OIL so per hundred
PAll orders should direct the speeches to be sent
sysxpress. the postage will be one cent copy and
must be prepaid.
Address ELDER, HARDNESS 4 BINGHAM,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

WASHINGTON. January 5-The chief OF the
military detective force OF this district reports
that during the month Of January sixty two
commissioned officers were arrested for various
offenses, and go enlisted men.
The Legislature OF Virginia. at Alexandra.
has indefinitely postponed the election OF an
United States Senator. in place Of Mr. Dowden.
deceased.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

CH-The ladies are busing the patent elastic
sieel shank CATERS and Balmorals at the Palmer
House Shoe Store. No. 80 Those who have
tried them are delighted: they say nothing can
equal the comfort they give the foot, while a, the
same time they enabled 10 wear smaller and
better fitting shoes. In all respects thew are an
invention Of great value. and need oniy TO be
tried TO be appreciated feb2- leod3t
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

SAvEi SAvEr SAvE.,,-Tyler's Bee Hive
has Just brought on a very large stock of fine
Furs, Sable. Mink. Fitch. &c, expressly 10 close
the season with great bargains, which any lady
will discover by glance at the goods. Tyler
sells more Furs than any other house in the
State and will more than viudicate his well
earned fame on these elegant goods. You will
doubtless save more than % per cent to buy
them 3ow. tIfIt tH~ttA febl DIV
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06
rrom Fortress Monroe .

FORTRESS MONROE. February 5-The follow
ing has been received here:
To Hon. 4 W. Stanton:
A dispatch recived from Newbern, dated on
the 80. SAYS the enemy have retired on Kingston.
Newbern is revej
lSigDedl b Butler.
Major General
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

Edwin Adams won new lsurels last night.
He must have been proud, too. of tue splendid
testimonial the thronged audience afforded of the
public appreciation OF his eminent merits He
is one of the great actors. not one of the great
humbugs manufactured by newspaper puilety
We have such occasionally along this way. and
therefore We are the better enabled to estimate,
and applaud true genius and artistic cultivation.
The contrast surprises aud delights Us. and our
homage is involuntary and unbounded. To night
The Hereto" will be repeated.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

s-Send in your subscription lists at once for
the State Sentinel The State Sentinel. being
ABLY conducted, and centrally located, should be
in the hands of every one who has the interest OF
his country at heart, and votes this coming cam
paign for the honor and integrity oi our State
and Nation. WepubIish its prospectus in another
column and hope the Democracy of Jennings
will see to il that the Sentinel is IN the hands of
every Democrat in the county Jennings Dem
ocraI
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-06

SUPERIOR REMEDY We can conscientiously
recommend TO those suffering from a distressiL z
cough, DIR. Stricklsnd's Mellifiuous Cough Bal
sam. IL gives relief almost instantaneous. and
Is sithal not disagreeable to the taste There is
no doubt but the Nelihuous Cough Dalsam is
one OF the best preparations in use and is all that
its proprietors claim for IT, We have tried il
during the past week. and found relief from a
most distressing cough. IL is prepared by DR..
StriekiHnd, No. East Fourth street, Cincinnati,
Ohio Cincinnati National Union. n