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The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-07-28

inOpmSoh ~ nul ncfF, und laS not nctn
staying with Us since our ,j'Vrn IN
Canada.
ltrrRNtrIpSAL UurrL, n f.
NEw YoEK July 18th, is6i.
GrSrtrats; have ihr honor to az.
KNOWLEDGE the rocei Vt cf yours uf this
date, by the h,nd Of Mr.. W. e. Jcwcti.
The state cf Sffairs therein presented be
ling materially different from that which
was understood to exist by the President
| when he iutrustcd me with the safe con.
duct duired, II seems to mn, on account,
advisable that shonld communicate with
hm by telegraph, aud solicit fresh IN.
letructious, which at once shall proceed
TO do. | hope TO be ablcto transmit the
result this afternoon, aud 1T all events |
shall do so at the earliest moment.
Yours truly. HORACE GREELEY.
To Messrs. e. G. Clay, q. H.. Hon.
COM, c liilon House, e. W.
CuFroN HousI. n. T., C. W.
July is, 1864 4
To Hon. Horace Greeley, NiagrG Falls,
", Y.
We have the honor 10 acknowledge the
receipt OF your noic Of this date. by the
hands of Colonel Jcwcit. and will await
the further answer which you propose
20 send to us.
Very rospcc fully, &C.,
[ [Signedl C. G. CLAY. JR.,
G II. HOLCOMB.
CLrroS, c. w. Thursday July 81, Ca
The following is COPY of the origin.
nl letter held by me to deliver to Hon.
Horace Greeley, and which Guplieatc !
now forward to the Associated Prose.
tSigncdl WM c. JEWETT
! CLrroS HorsE c. ". July ~ 1864.
To Hon Hordcs Greeley, greeting:
SiR--Thc paper handed to Mr.. Hol-
comb on yesterday, in your presence, by
Major Hay, Assistant Adlutant General,
es an answer to the application, in cur
note Of the 18th irS'., is copchcd in the
following terms!
lxrgHSATroSAL lIoTEL, NIAGARA FALLS,
July 10Th 1864.
Gentlemen:
Attn late hour last cvcning-ioo late
for communication with you'll received
dispatch from the President Informing
me that further instructions len Wash.
ingtoD last evening, which must reach mt,
if there be no interruptions. by noon to-
morrow. Should you decide to await
their arrival, feel confident that they
will enable me to answer definitely your
note ofycsterday morning. Rccrettng
a delay. which am sure you will regard
as unavoidable on my part, | remain
yours truly,
[signcdl HORACE GREELEY.
To Hon. Mcssrs. CLAY and J. B. Hul.
comb, Clifton House.
CLlrToN House July 10Th, 1864.
To Hon. Horace Greeley, Infernation-
al Hotel:
SIR-Coloncl Jcwc,t has just handed
Us your note of this date, in which you
state that further instructions from Wash
ington will reach you by noon tomorrow
IL there be no Interruption. One, or pos.
,ibly both, ofus oblig d to leave the Falls
to day, but will return in time TO re.
cciye your communication, which you
propose tomorrow. We remain. Truly
yours, SC,
| Sigred j. z. HOLCOMB,
a. n CLAW Ir
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-07-28

Books, Cards,
Posters, Sale bills,
Programmes, Ctressars

md every other kind Of Printing done
with neatoess, and Of short notices Give
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The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-07-28

DEMAs s. BARNES q Co. NY
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

NEw York. December II The monitor Die
tator sails to day for Hampton roads.
\ special 10 the Commercial. dated Washing
ton December says: Richmond papers o
the 18th contain no news from Sherman. bu
there are rumors that Union prisoners report tina
Fitzpatrick s killed; also that Union cavar,
force had left Baton Rouge. destined for Mo
bie.
Gen. Hays and Col Wild have been parole,
by the rebels To distribute supplies to the Unioi
prisoners
The steamer Eagle. from Havana on the 10th
has arrived She brings Vera Cruz dates of tho
81 inst
Il was rumored that .luarez had abicated in
favoe of Manuel Ruiz. Sonora was daily ex
pccted to declare for The empire
Private advices state that Mazstlau has beer
evacuated by The luarezsts aud occupied by ih'
Imporialisis
The Commerce rs Washington special saws
Gen Banks has had his iurlough extended SO a.
20 write out his report Of the Red River exped
ton here instead of ~ New Orleans
The release of the 81 Adams raiders by ia,
Toronto Justice cnuses much excitement here
There j. no doubt now that Congress will re
qucs, the President 10 give notice ei the abroga
ton Of the reciprocity
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

NASHVILLE. Dec lily sterdsy afternoon
reconnaissance vas made by three reg ments OF
Steadmans corps. near the Nurireesboro pike
Sharp skirmishng occurred during the afternoon
No losses ob the Federal side. except som" half
dozen wounded.
Deserters who came ia yesterday reported ,h.t
Hood had altered hi. lines Somewhat later and
more reliable information. however. asserts that
the rebel force il still in their former positions
Hood has been reported sick. at Franklin. with
typhoid fever. but the report Is not credited lie
i undoubtedly with his troop within few mile,
Of Nashville
lot of government wood VAS destroyed by \
party OF Conederstes, ten miles up the river, yes
tetdRy.
A portion OF the rebel General Lyons com
mand are reported 20 have burned some ires,le.
work on the Edge6eld and Kentucky railroad. IL
miles above Springfield, Tenn
Weather moderately heavy. with rain sst
night River feet snd rising rapidly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

Our citizens will doubtless be glad to learn
that Madame English has kindly offered the In.
diana State Museum. for the benefit of the white
refugees at Cairo Oh Saturday next. Thous
ands of fellow beings suffering and DIV
ing daily for the want Of clothing 10 proteci
them from the cold and winter storms The at
fractions At the Museum very great, cspc
cialls At the present time, A. nothing has beer
left undone to make it attractive during the hol
days We understand that a committee oC Ia
dies Of Our city will take charge of the Museum
upon this occasion The benefit beng given on
Saturday. many persons from the country will
have sn opportunity of seeing the cnriosities aud
NJ the ssme time Of assisting in this great and
noble work Chaplain ] W Johnson has had
supervision of the white refugees. aud will he
present during the DAY and will give interesting
details of the sulferings and privations OF these
unfortunate people.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

The editor OF the Vincennes Sun, who nas 4
Jus, appreciation of, the culinary art. TINS ef
presses his convieiiops and experience:
In the matter Of beef. which Is nov so high,
purchase that which il suitable for stufing and
cook, az follows. We know from frequent
experience in our own household. that this
method l. the plan 20 get one Of The most sa-
worry Of dishes:
Take a thick slice OF round steak, no matter
how tough, OF about two pounds weight: make
two gi,s of stufing. Of crumbs of bread, pep
per, powdered Glove. or sweet majoram, Sc you
choose: roll the dressing up in the steak: wind a
piece OF Irvine around II, taking care 10 secure
the ends Have ready kettle or deep stew
pan, with slice or two of pork fried crisp Take
out the pork and lay IN the steak. and turn il on
ever side until IL is brown. Pot in half pint OF
rster, little salt. cover closely boil slowly two
hours Add more water. after a while, il it be
comes too dry. Some persons like the addition
Of chopped onions half small one j. enough
When nearly done, add half giil Of catsup, il
you love IL
w hen you take up he meat untwine the
string carefully. so not to unroll H. Lay it in
iricasee dish. thcken the gravy. if not thick
enough already. aud pour il over the meat Cut
the meat in slices through the roll. The tough
est meat j. made tender and nutritious in this
way, and IL Is equally nice heated over and served
the nett dsy.
LEG o. lsmb, or small leg Of mutton,
cooked one hour longer in the same manner
make n good dish
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15
The Very --latest.
TWO O'CLOCK A. VI.

NV YORK, December l4-There was much
excitement 10 Gay on the release OF the 81. Al.
bans raiders, and IL j. the chief subject OF con
versatioL in all public places. All the daily pa
pers have editorial comments ON the aifais The
Herald SAYS il any thing OF this kind should occur
again il may lead to serious complications be
tween this country and Great Britain. If this il
the Law VIC are to expect from the English bench
in Cauads, the American people will have TO
take care OF their own border in the future aud
protect IL by stronger measures.
The Tribune says: The administration AZ
Washington may now perhaps Inquire or Great
Britain whether she iusiifies this conduct Of her
Judges. aud whether, II II is to ie.t on the ground
that these were acts of belligcren;s. she means
to permit war to be waged on US for her territory
aud by men smenabe 20 her laws
The Post says:
L. s. Marshal Murray has received ins;rac-
tons from Secrs,ary Seward TO proceed to Mon
treal immediately. 10 look after the interest Of
tho United States in the case Of the ST. Adams
raiders lie left for Canada TO day.
Lord Lyons left for England today on the
steamship Chins.
The Weed and Opdyke suit was up in court
again today. Judge Pierpont opened Tor He
defense, and considerable testimony was taken.
General Albert l. Lee. com mander Of the cav.
airy Of the department Of the Gulf. arrived yes
terday rom New Orleans -
No mails BY the steamship Guiding Star,
which arrived last night
GeHersl Pile, OF Missouri. had assumed com
msnd OF the IT, y forces az Brszos Santiago. A
letter from he latter point says there Is large
amount of cotton coming Ia Natamorss. via
Brownsville. Immense supplies were sent back
TO Texas 70 the rebels /, is now the onlv port
open 10 them.
L. Pierce, IT,. American consul 10 Maiam0tA'
\ for the last three wears. hss e=ignei.
General Canbyhss recovered a. ~ be so.e
! to move about with The aid ofcrutche.
The iron clad ram Tennessee. captured on the
Jib Of August in Mobile Bay has been condemn
eli in the prizs court in Nes Orleans. and viil BE-
taken by the United Ststes at the appraisers
vaiue-tss3 $50 70
The Hersld's Washington special says that al
an interview Yesterday between the President and
Gov. Fletcher tue President urged the necessity
for the settlement of the difficulties among The
radicals 10 that State preliminary 10 the appoint.
ment 10 persons recommended there for Office
He charged the nalcontents Of the party there
with having delayed the removal OF GeD. Rose
cram. whose change 70 anoiher dsf artmsnt had
some time ego been determined
4 delegation from Kentucky, comprising
prominent supporters OF the administration. had
an interview sith the President aud Secretary o
| War 10 reference 10 the appointments Of comm!s
| siorers for the valuston Of enlisted slaves pro
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

WssuINGroN, December lI.--Rchmond pa.
pers Of Monday have been received Thoy re.
port sherman moving on in close proximity g.
Savannah
Bsauregari command. the defcuces Of the
city. assisted by Hsrdee, Smith snd probably
Taylor
Rebel papers Say shat battle may be progress
ing to-day. and eIpress themselves confident oil
success
iirsgg WIS AZ Augusta nj last accounts
Passengers BY the mail boat today report
tb-t they heard heavy firing yesterday morning
IN the direction of Dutch Gap
Acting Rear Admiral Lee reports TO the Nayl
Department. under date Of December -;h thai
Lieutenant Commander Fitch defeated and droyl
the left wing o. Hood's army ou the Cumber
.aud rivcs GA the oh inst, with aesyI loss q
the rebels including several Of their prominen
offcer.. also fecaptured transports from a.,
enemy No ca,galues are reported eu our side
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

LorIsvfLLs Dec 1.-THE rebel Gen Lyon,
on entering HopsnsVile ON Molda,. eonscripted
every one he could find robbed the stores and
burned what he could not carry away
a eonscriptei gentleman who succeeded In
getting the guard iuebriated. escaped while the
rebel soldiers were 10 quest OF coal
Gen NJ McCook's advance guard had a
skirmsh with Gen. Lyou's rear guard near Elk
ton.
Gems. Stoneman and Barbridge have effected a
junction At Rogersvilie. and will closely follow
Breckenridge
The cavalry of Gen. Thomas army crossed
tour days since 10 the north side of The Cuu.ber
land river. and Yesterday was recrossed 10 tie
south side, with the exception Of sufcien, force
70 pursue and route any rebel force on the north
side of the river
The deienses on the railroad have been
strengthened 50 that no danger Is apptehended
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

vidsd for ID The act Of feb. 81. 1864. The re-
suit Of the conference Il the determination OF the
government not 90 appoint commissioners. Al
! least for the present. II Y8aEs =
The Worlds army Of The James special of tho
lith gives the particulars OF the movements ri
the enemy in front
Butler's lines were moving ON he 10Th
Four regiments OF the enemy. preceded by
skirmishers, attacked and drove in our cavalry
pckets from Darbyiovn Road TO james River
near Deep Bottom. Infantry from the Gath and
25th corps were sent TO assist our cavalry. when
the enemy matted. Our troops Immediately
commenced skrmishng with him, but made no
attempt 10 force him 10 retreat. Meanwhile. an
other party of the enemy passed across the fields
TO The point where the kingslsrd and New Mar
ket roads form junction. and opened a Skin
msh with our troops
Skirmishing was kept up during the day. The
enemy fell back AZ night.
The movement was thought 20 be Tor the pur-
pose OF feeling our position
\; abou; hour before the attack was made
the enemy advanced IN line against our pickets.
on the ief Of Fort Bonhsm. and forced them 90
retire. Subsequent 10 the attack on our part the
enemy we're driven back and our picsets estab-
eral Of our haRking batteries were rery slightly
engaged. t1tI
The Tribuneis correspondent with Wauen's
corps says: Sussex Court House Was burned in
retaliation for the murder of threee men and er-
posture of their bodies
Hills corps left for the front the same dsv that
Warren started.
The Herald's special correspondent with War
ren's corps, gives the following particulars of
the march aud the condition OF the country Wis
tied:
Plantations were frequent and large. and gave
great evidence Of high cultivation. There il n
great abundance OF corn, swee, potatoes and live
stock Thousands OF bushels OF corn were found
in cribs. and hundreds of acres ON the stalk No
grain belonging TO private parties vas destroyed.
except in instances of personal obno xiousness.
Whisky and apple brandy was found in sbund
ance-16 barrels in one lot and 100 barrels in
another. Prnit was also found ia large quaint
ties. Horses and mules were generally hidden in
the woods. but cattle and hogs were too numcr
Gus to be thus disposed Of. Chickens, turkeys
and geese were in abundance
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

A Cana card appeared in the Sentinel
day or two since which reflects some.hSt upon
me AID nv ice cream aud confectionery esiah-
Iishrnsnt on Illinois street The charges and re
Elections in that card. 80 far, nj least, ~ ! am
concerned. are unfounded and utterly without
cause l have on no occasion tried 10 inJure Nf
HUMMER or biz business. nor have 81 any time
circulated the reports about hlm which Mr.
HUMMER chagges The whole thing = without
foundation aud false | bake ny own cakes. and
can bake as good and a. large Lady Cakes or
any other kind. a. vbody else IN this city or A.
ANYBODY wants have never Yassel any cakes
OF Nr Hummler- baking. nor has DIR
Hammler ever baked any eakes for ne. or been
ordered 70 do 90 IL is very singular how Mr
Hummler could have got those ideas IN bis bead
sbou, me he must have been imposed upon BY
some ore, Who has been disposed 20 work mis-
chief attend 20 nv own business. and have
enough or il TO do without meddling IN any man.
ner with that Of other people and especially With
that of nv competitors IN business
1872 p p CryyISeHsx
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15
conSrLr. cro-br. Secretary.

TT Featherston. Nos Is and - East Wash.
ington street, is now offering daily and nightly
70 the public. at auction. the most splendid ne
sortment OF linen goods aud dry goods gents
furnishing goods, &c. &c The stock consists,
among variety of other things. of shawls for
ladies' wear. magnificent and imported; of dress
goods for ladies; Of full asortments OF gentle.
mems wardrobe supplies: of pillow case linen
of linen sheeting: of diaper linen: of damask
table and towel cloths. and, in fact of every ar
tice which can be purchased at any establish
ment in indianapolis. Cincinnati. New York or
st Louis all Of which are knocked down 10 the
highest bidder at the very lowest current cash
rates. The goods Festherston offers are all
fresh; warranted 10 be ~ represented; and they
are sold without reserve IN quantities to suit all
purchasers by the package. piece or yard The
attention Of housekeepers hotel keepers. and all
others is respectfully called to this sale Ladies
visiting the rooms are provided with seats. and
every step Is taken To preserve The M most order
aud decorum. and facilitate the transaction OF
business. Yesterday Fealherston's rooms were
thronged. and many bargains were obtained by
the ladies and gentlemen. residents and visitors
TO the city, Ia attendance.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15
CONN ERCIAI.
1T RbRsaAys.
cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, December Ii
Flour unchanged and quiet; super 50 25
extra 50 SO. - osr rs
wnestduli at So 05@2 07 for red. ana whit,
81 2562 30.
Corn firm Al 81 05@i
Rye 81 30.
Oats firm at s4ds5c.
Whisky In better demand but rates lower
sales 5000 bbls at 81 sSCd1 80, chiefly NJ ih'
former rate.
Provisions unchanged. aud hot much done.
Mess pork in good demand; sales Of 1000 bbls
st $40; bulk shoulders sold at l5ia.
Hogs CSC lower. but were In good demand Al
the close: 200 10 average $l4 IS aud ops 10.
$l5; receipts 1000.
Coffee advanced to l7649
Sugar 23@27.
Melasses 81 25@l 30
Clover seed SIS: timothy nominal.
Eggs SOC and scarce
Butter 47@50c
Gold 222
Money money market tight st l2@l5
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15
The Public schools.

The following resolutions were presented BY
g. " Hoss, State Superintendent elect. at a
meeting of the Marion County Teachers Asso-
citation. held in the First Ward School Building.
on the 10Th instant. and unanimously adopted
Whereas, We believe with Madison that: "only
a well instructed people can be permanently free;
and with Horace Mann. that " Universal suffrage
presupposes universal educsiion:' and with the
noble sentiments OF our State Constitution, that
g knosleage aud learning generally diiiused
throughout a community are essential TO the pres
eryation of free government" therefore
Resolved, LIT. That our Legislature should
ut once provide for keeping the Public Schools
of the State open at least six months each year
III That such provisions be made as shall
secure the right OF townships. cities. and towns
10 local taxation for school purposes.
3D.. That the congressional land grant for
educational purposes be accepted.
18th. That in the opinion of this meeting thi:
fund should not be distributed to any OF the now
existing colleges Of the state
9Th. That by this Legislature the earliest pos
sible provisions be made for the opening and sus
tanning OF State Normal School
9th That provisions should be made for the
issuing Of State Teachers certificates 10 teacher,
of eminent ability, valid throughout the State
and during the life time of the holder.
W A Bell. President
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15
General Orders NO o..
HsADeuARrERs DEP'T or THE EAST =
NV YORK, Dec. IA.

lnios mstion having been received a, these
headquarters that the rebel marauders who we're
guilty Of murder aud robbery at ST Adams have
been discharged from arrest. and that other
terprizes are actually in preparation in Canada,
the commanding general deems it due 10 the
people Of the frontier towns TO adopt the most
prompt aud efficient measures for the security OF
their lives aud property: all military command
the frontiers are therefore instructed, in
case further acts of depreciation aud murder are
attempted. whether 10y marauders or person
acting under commissions from the rebel author
ity at Richmond, 10 shoot down the perpetrators
If possible, while in tho commission of their
crimes, or IT IL be necessary with a view 10 their
capture To the boundary between the l.
) and Canada. Said commanders are hereby
directed 10 pursue them wherever they NAV take
refuge. and If captured they are under no circum-
stance to be surrendered, but are to be sent 10
these headquarters for trial ani punishment nv
martial law.
The Major General commanding the depart
ment will not hesitate to exercise, 10 the fullest
extent. the authority be possesses urser the rules
of law recognized by all civilized States in re
gard TO persons organizing hostile expeditions
within neutral territory. aud fleeing 10 it for an
asylum after committing acts OF depred ation
within our own. Such al exercise OF authority
having become Indispensable 10 protect our cities
and towns from incendiyism, and our people
from robbery and murder. IL is earnestly hoped
that the inhabitants of our frontier districts will
abstain from all acts OF retaliation on account OF
outrages committed by rebel marauders. and that
the proper means OF redress will be LETT to the
action OF the public authorities
By command OF Major General Dix
Signed ID. L. NANBURKN.
Col and A. A. q NJ.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

$1,000 REwARp.-The above reward will be
given 10 any person who can furnish prescrip-
ton tor coughs. colds. whooping cough, asthma.
aud consumption, which il equal to DR.. Strick-
lands Mellfuous Cough Balsam This balssm
will cure the above complaints. also splitting Of
blood aud night sweats One fifty cent bottle
il sufficient for any TO try. The worst cases
Of chronic cough, asthma, whoopingcough and
primary eases OF consumption are cured by DR..
Strckland's hellihuous Cough Balsam. /, can
be had al any druggists Ii is different from
any other cough medicine We have known in
ihis country e.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

c3S- The action OF the street railroad comps-
nv in running i,r cars from the corporation line
on Virginia avenue down Washington street
without the break that has existed in the line
heretofore. meets with general approval. and We
have no doubt that II will be profitable TO the
company The contemplated line ON Massachu-
sets avenue j. badly needed, and will accommo-
date more person. than sny other line The
company will put it "a operation soon pos
Sihle
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

IL For q splendid ovcrcoat. for al elegantly
fitting frock and dress coat. tor an unimpeachao!e
pair Of combinations. and for a brilliantly fash
ios~ble vest. With cravat. stiff shirt collar
gloves. handkerchief. and every other adjunct
sublimey to match. call At tho merchant tailor
ing establishment OF the renowned Stolworthy
the monarch OF the mode in this metropolis.
North Meridian street, Rhodius' Block.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

sH- For children's shoes from to Il. go &c
MAYS: for romen's and girls stout rugged
shoes able to Ntand hard knocks; for an assert
ment of boys heavy winter boots. that chsllen
ges competition. 20 10 the same place. No IL
North Pennsvlvsnia street. opposite Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

cE The committee raised by resolution al the
last meeting Of the City Council. with reference
to revising the enrolment list. have already be
gun work. They have appointed sub commit
tees. systematizcd work. and the public may look
for a perfectly satisfactory report