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movement in that quarter. The people of
the State are ready, in large number to join
our forces.
There are nearly 100000 in gold in
the Treasury.
News to February 7th.
Chicago, Feb. IA Nashville dispatch,
dated Jan. %, says: Longstreet has been
heavily reinforced from North Carolina Our
communications with Gen. Park at Cumber-
land have been cut off, but he thinks he can
hold the place for months to come.
Washington, Feb. 6.-Private informa-
tion has been received from Chattanooga that
several days ago there was but small reb-
el force at Dalton-the main body of the
rebel army having retreated to Rome (Ga.)
under Johnston. The retreat is accounted
for on the ground that the enemy were forced
to go to Rome in order to gain convenient
access to their supplies, and to prevent de-
sertion. Between eight and nine thousand
rebels have come into cur lines since the
battle of Missionary Ridge.
Washington, Feb 6.-The War Depart
ment received authentic intelligence to-day
from Knoxville The latest advices repre-
sent our forces there to be in critical posi-
tion.
Louisville, Feb The reporter Of the
associated press has just arrived here He
reports on the highest military authority in
Nashville, that ALL the skirmishes heretofore
reported, were merely foraging fights between
our own and the rebel pickets. -Aise, .hlSt
Gen. Park was at Knoxville and had no
communication. 1t was cut off this side of
Cumberland Gap. st
Mobile, Feb. 6.-Our forces occupy Cor
inth and Jackson. Nothing had been des-
troyed there, but everything carried Off
Yankee Cavalry in strong force crossed the
Big Black yesterday They were met by
Jackson's Cavalry. A lively fight took
place.
Fortress Monroe, Feb. THE Richmond
Examiner of Feb Sd has the following,
Charleston, Feb 3d.-A steamer from
Nassau the 28th, attempted to run in about
two o'clock this morning, but got ashore on
Sullivan Island. The enemy opened a heavy
fire on the steamer at daybreak, and con-
tinued all day. 1t is believed that the yes
sci will be a total wreck The enemy have
discontinued firing on Sumter, 1876 shots
have been fred upon the city within the last
"a hOurs
, 1864-02-20

HUNG By THE VIGILANCE CoMMITrEt
In the East Bannack mining district
where, as in most newly settled mining
camps statute law is imperative, the people
have organized Vigilance Committe and
the murderers and robbers who infest that
region are being brought to speedy punish.
ment, Thirteen persons have lately been
hung there, according to Salt Lake intelli-
genoe, as follows
George Ives, at Nevada, Sinking Water
diggings-
At Bannack City, Henry Plummer, Sbar-
if Ned Ray, an escaped convict from
Salt Lake Penitentiary, Buck Stinson, DIN
Wagner, alias Dutch John, and Spanish
Frank. aa 8r
At Sinking Water, Reed and Brown
At Virginia City, Jack Gallagher George
Lane, alias Clubfoot, Haze Lyons, Boon
Helm, and Frank Parrish
, 1864-02-20
News of February eth.

New York, Feb. 8.-The Worlds Mem
phis letter fully confirms previous statements
as to Sherman movements toward jackson
and Montgomery A capable force is at
tached under Gems Smith and Grierson. A
large negro force from Port Hudson, under
Gen Ullman, are to join the expedition.
The specie contract bill was debated in the
Senate to-day and laid over for tomorrow.
In the Assembly Thompson Campbell read
The following dispatch, which is in answer
to one sent by him to Secretary Chase
Washington, Feb SO Thomas Camp
bell: am of the opinion that the Califor-
MIA Specie law is against the National poll
cy, and shall be much grati6ed to hear that
California declares herself in favor Of one
currency for the whole people by its repeal
of the specie contract law.
S. P CHASE, Sec'y.
The telegram was greeted with applause
in both houses. Great pressure is being
brought to bear in favor of the repeal of the
laws, and memorials against it are being
handed in from all parts of the State.
, 1864-02-20
Horses and Wagon at Public Sale.

VETILL BE SOLD IN WALLA WALLA ON
w Thursday Next, T25th February j at pub
lie sale, two Spanish Horses and wagon and set of
Harness. Sale to take place on Main street, at 10
O'clock Price, not less than $28000
Feb. 20, 1864. G. W. LOUNDAGIN.
, 1864-02-20
THE WASHINGTON STATESMAN
SATURDAY MORNING, FEB. 20, 1864.

This CRUEL WAR.-It is habit with
the radicals, when speaking of the war, to
piously attach something crueZ to it, as for
instance, This cruel war; this wicked war;
'unholy war; 'unholy rebellion, etc. We
take no exceptions to these terms, as such
but they sound strangely enough in the
mouths of radicals-when spoken by those
who contributed so largely and willingly to
help bring about the war. A few years
ago, when there was chance to avoid the
war, by concession and compromise, the
Northern radicals and the Southern nullif-
ers were wont to speak Of such an event as
something rather to be sought after than
avoided 1t was common with the alb
olitionists, in Congress and out of it, to give
vent to such remarks as the following whe2
speaking of the probabilities Of civil war
and disunion:
"If it comes to blood, let blood come No,
sir, if that issue must come, let it come, and
it cannot come too soon."
This Observation-Disclosures mo -el is an ex-
tract feiom speech delivered IN the Senate,
in 1856 by Hon. John P. Hale, and hun
dreds of similar instances might be given
where the representative men of the aboli-
ton party made similar utterances prior to
the breaking out of the rebellion. They
could then contemplate civil war with stocal
Indifference With them civil war was
nothing, a dissolution of the Union, nothing,
the freedom of the bondsmen would com
pensate for the destruction of hundreds of
thousands of valuable lives and the national
debt of millions. On the other hand, were
their co-workers, the Southern disunionists,
the Rhetts, Yanoeys, Wigfalls and scores
of other demi-devils. They, too, could con
template disunion and civil war with perfect
indifference
Now the fends that got up the rebellion,
and produced all the nliseries Of the civil
strife, can impiously hold up their hands and
exclaim, this unholy, wicked, wicked war
The Union dcstroyers North, shift the re-
sponsibility of producing the war upon the
shoulders of the Southern fends, and they
in turn shift the responsibility to the Nor
thern abolition demons. But the future his
torian will scarcely make distinction ia
vorablo to either party They will be alike
held accountable for deluging the country
with blood and attempting to destroy the
best and freest government that ever existed
upon earth. If it could be 50 arranged that
the radicals on both sides would be compelled
to do the fighting and be the sufferers, it
would be happy thing, but unfortunately
the-getters up of the rebellion have mainly
kept out of tho fJ.v, ale better men-meu
who sought to avoid conAict-have fought
the battles of this cruel war.
, 1864-02-20

UNCoNsTITUTIONAL--The Supreme
Court Of California has decided the soldiers
vote at the late election in that State un-
constitutional. The vote has accordingly
been Counted out" and, says the radical
press, "this gives some of the counties Cop
perhead officers" 1
, 1864-02-20

Below will be found a resolution which
was offered by Ben. Harding in the U. S.
Senate, and laid over
Reso7ved, That the Union has not been
dissolved, and that whenever the rebellion in
any of the seeding States shall be put down
and subdued, either by force of the Federal
army or by the voluntary submission Of the
people of each State to the authority of the
Constitution, then such State will thereby
be restored to all its rights and privileges as
a State of the Union; under the Constitution
of such State, and the Constitution of the
United States, including the right to regu-
late, order and control it's own domestic in
stitutions according to the Constitution and
laws of such State, free from all congression-
al or Executive control or dictation.
, 1864-02-20

DEATH OF Mrs. PIERoEt Mrs. Jane M
Pierce, wife of Ex-President Pierce, died on
the morning of Dec I'd, 1868, at Andover,
Mass She>had been in feeble health for
some years
, 1864-02-20

l. OBJECTS OF UNION LEAGUES. To pre-
serve through all coming time, the unity of
the United States from disintegration and
decay
2. To secure to posterity our birthright
of freedom of conscience. speech and action.
g. To afford the people of other lands an
asylum, refuge from tyranny, oppression
and political wrong
A. To perpetuate the memory Of the found
ers of this great Republic and of their wor-
thy and immortal successors.
s. To teach by covenants, emblems and
solemn cerimonies, the harmony, strength
and beauty Of National Unity;
The bove is the League version. The
following is the Democratic idea Of the OBJ
jeets Of these Leagues
"The dark lantern is being reHt, and
" Sambo" assumes the fallen mantle of
"Sam." Union Leagues, NOT Ameri-
can, but Negro Union--are springing up
like toad stools, in all the dark damp holes
and corners of the North. Their work is to
spy upon their neighbors, to control the weak
by mysterious fears, to ruin the firm by Sc
cret intrigue, to defame fair characters, des-
troy regulations, to mine in secret, like the
MOLE to fit around in the dark, like the bat,
to pursue vile ends by viler means, to hide
in secret plans and projects they dare not
let healthy daylight shine on. This is the
work which free born men, American citi-
izens, are called upon to join in. These are
the disciples Of Liberty| Imagine Han
cock, Franklin, Adams, Otis, Washington,
Jefferson and Patrick Henry, meeting by
the light of dark lantern, for such purposes
as these II Boston Courier.
, 1864-02-20

PRICE OF LoYALTY.-The Oregon States
man, Oregonian, Afountaiaeer and Port
land UniQn are all yieing with each other as
to which can exhibit its loyalty the fercest
They could all be much more temperate and
yet be considered woyalj" but State printer
is to be elected in Oregon at the next cleo
tion--that's what's the matter
, 1864-02-20

STOCKING THE RoAD-The Stage Com
panies will commence next week stocking
the Boise line, with horses, etc, preparato-
ry to running their stages over the road.
, 1864-02-20
DISC -1fIon oI Coparne enhI-

Disso utiou oil Coparn ersiip
YEYHE c9pmtnershIp hcr .olor3 t.ualnr between
Il Wilshr e Amman, iu tho II n'ur9 business
has baeu dissolved ly mutual c9usol Lle ous
wiz be ottled by the lato partners lOuty Of noIr
oi uIet place of business lower end OF the cly, wnee
all persons knowing themselves indebted are invited
to call and settle their accounts without delay
Waila Walla W IT, j. II. WINSHIP.
IOw4l Feb 90 1854 j. AMMANN.
, 1864-02-20

SETTLERS FOR GRAND RoNDE.-Several
families, with their wagons, horses, cows, and
"housen stuff" spent the day in our city
yesterday, awaiting transit to-day by the O..
S. n Co.'s steamer Julia, to the Cascades,
and thence on up the Columbia One in
formed us they were from Benton county,
and that they were intending to settle in
the Grand Ronde Valley. Our informant
added that thirteen years before he had
passed the same portion of the route by land
then an emigrant for Oregon. What a
change has been worked along that old dusty
trail since them Oregonian.
, 1864-02-20
WHo's 10 B1AME?-A number Of docu-

WHO'S TO BLAME? PA number Of doou-
ments mailed to this post Office at Olympi1
one and two weeks before the adjOurnment
of the legislature, only reached here The
middle Of the present week. With daily
mail from Portland to Olympia, our mai.
matter should certainly reach here with
greater expedition. We learn from some
of the members that letters mailed by them
before their departure from the lGapitai ana
not reach here for more than week after
they had themselves returned. Certainly
either some of the post masters or carriers
below are very derelict in their duty
, 1864-02-20

in the case of any difficulty with the French
Emperor on the subject On the contrary,
the latest dispatches from Dayton is of quite
a different tenor. r
A bill was reported in the House yester-
day, for Ship Canal from the Mississippi
river to the Great Lakes.
Fort Smith, Ark, Feb ga Union
Convention at Little Rock has nominated
Judge Isaac Murphy, for Provisional State
Governor, and has organized Provisional
State Government. Its proceedings are to be
submitted to the people in March.
Washington, Feb. 4.-Greatly exaggerated
reports have been published as to the num-
Der of rebel deserters received by the Army
of the Potomac. They averaged last month
from to II a day, but the arrivals this
month are more frequent-not, however at
any time exceeding the latter estimate. A
letter from the army says that last Monday
was the time appointed for the rebel con-
scripts in Virginia to assemble atStheir vari-
GUS rendezvous. Refugees say that pOr-
ton design doing SO, but many will reach
our lines.
A regular Democratic caucus was held last
uG. IhO JILL UuoAhCSo bAdIcaOOOO was bAlO
announcement of committee to prepare an
address to the country. The committee is
composed of one member from each Congress
sional Democratic State delegation.
Washington Feb. 4.-The Internal rev.
enue bill, as passed by the Senate to-day,
provides that after the passage, in lieu of the
duty provided for in the Act of July, 1862,
and in addition to the duties payable for Ii
censes, there shall be paid on all spirits dis
titled and sold, or distilled and removed
for consumption and sale, after the passage
of the Act previous to July 1st, duty of go
cents; after July 1st and previous to the lst
of Jan. next, 70 cents after Jan. next, 80
cents. In addition to the duty heretofore
imposed by the law there is to be paid on
spirits distilled from grain, and other mate
rial, whether of American or foreign pro
duction, imported from foreign countries
previous to July LIST, duty OF 40 cents /;
All from July lst to Jan. 1st, so cents !;
and thereafter 60 cents. The Senate struck
out the House provision taxing spirits on
hand for sale, and also clause proposing an
an additional tax of 20 cents on undulterated
liquors, and the Senate also rejected the
provision increasing the duty on cotton to 2
cents
, 1864-02-20

SUsPENDED.-The Auburn and Boise
mail has been discontinued for the past two
weeks, on account Of the failure of the con-
tractor to fulfil his contract This is now
one Of the most important mail routes in the
upper country, and it is to be hoped that
some means will soon be adopted to put it in
Operation agai n.
, 1864-02-20

LUMBER.--Mr. Linkton put his saw mill
into operation this week, and will be pre-
pared in few days to supply the demand for
lumber
, 1864-02-20
H. B. LANE.

Quartz Broker, BannOck City, I. T.
XETILL BUY AND SELL FEET in THE SOUTH
w Boise Owyhee and Boise Basin Quartz Mines.
Information given to She legitimate title of caims
Feb 20, 1884. Iona Il. B. LANE Bannock City.
, 1864-02-20

PROBABLE DISPOSITION OF THE TRoops
NEXT SUMMER Alvord writes to
Gov. Gibbs of Oregon, that he will 'recom-
mend to the General commanding the De-
paftment, that troops be sent to traverse
thoroughly the whole region between Au-
burn and Canyon City and the California
line. | hope to put two expeditions in the
field the whole season for that purpose
against the Snake Indians One from Fort
Dalles, south-easterly, and one from Fort
Boise, westerly and SOuth-westerly I shall
also recommend movement from Fort
klamath easterly; but as that post is not 80
my District, l cannot speak so definitely ia
reference to it,"
K
ri am just advised from Department
Headquarters that small expedition win
probably be sent from Lapwai next summer
to explore the route from Lcmhi (the Nor
mon ForD to the mouth of Big Horn, on
the Yellowstone" -
, 1864-02-20

supPER.-The ladies Of the NJ. 3. $50
ciable," gave a supper to their guests on
Tuesday evening last
, 1864-02-20

ExoHANGE-Stealing grindstones and
carpets and trading them for whisky.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-02
LIST OF CASUALTIES

In attachments of eight companies If Souh Carolina
Cavalry commanded by Lieut. OIL. n @ Haskell, IN
the cavalry fghtat Gross ROads, near "Oid Church"
on The sofa Nay. 1854. q
Field Oficers-W Wounded 1t Col HASKELL se-
verey, no. dangerous; Msjor Boykin, severely in
thigh.
Capt W Trenholms Compary-Capt w Tren.
holm, ssh wound 10 thigh; L. L Wslser, wounded
In side end ankle; 1t G Marley, In foot, very pain.
ful; Privates E Murray, killed; W Robbins, wound
do; A Cannon, do; + Lewis, do; Lswtop, dc;
Layton, do slightly; katbuson dos w White
head, do slightly; Sergt E D.aYton, missing; Phi
Yates Il Bortsl, dc; A Porcher, &c; Sergeant J
Fipp, wounded
Captain J Nagee's Comoany-Capt Hsgee,
wcuadsd sd missing; Ssrgt Daniel Mitchell, unded
severely; Priv4es ] II Doylesslghtly; II Mention,
do; A Ramsey, wounce6; b II Sleawers, wounded and
missing; W Wbiteworth, MORALLY ard missing; ID
Vernon and w Robert', severely.
Capt Webs Company.-Capt 3 We b, missing
and supposed killed; N Cooper, W W Nils aud Jas
Bunson, wounded; aud w Scarboro; gh, missing
Capt X Frosts Company Capt O Frost, killed.
Wolfe, wounded slightly; Jos Smith, severely In
| Thigh; B P Jssscoate, missIg
Ospt Wash Williams Compsny.-Lieut Chsl-
mers, wounded Ia thigh. severely; w g Glenn and
Burton, in +hgb, eighty; Davs, in thigh, severtly
Spesrman, ankle, severely; and Dan1 Proctor, miss.
| ing
| Capt ] esesick'sso mpany..Capt MeKessick,
in thigh, severely; w u Abrams IN abdomen; Il Briggs,
side, slightly; b Cult, be q; VIM Gregory, lung, sc.
verey; s A Jeer, groI; VIM Kennedy breast; Robt
LlwsoJ th gt; VIM Little, thigh; aud N No lsyin side.
d Porter In breast slightly, Geo Watkins in hip and
Leg slightly. Missng-Prvases Geo Harris, Je-
ter, Long
Capt Jas l. Dobys company-Killed Corporal B
Curston Wounded: Sergts Jno Lee, in wrs' severely
w Whitaker, eighty in head; Corp II Salmond, PM
Yates Jno Turnbul, Jno MulholAnd, Jno Player, Z w
Parker, all slightly in hand Clark in thigh. Mrs
| lng-L. P Bonney, Prvates McRie, Edwards
j A d wis, A-aasssy.
Capt D Dabose's Compapy.-Woundcd: Capt DabOse,
leg, painfully; LII Arrsnts, leg, slightly privases
Nueffe7, morally, and missing; Kirkland, leg and
hand, severely Beckhsm, shoulder severely; d.
ssnberry, face severely; DepsrssoD, foot slightly;
Cole, face. dc; G Young, a,m. seyerely. Mis-
ing: 1t w johnson, Sergeant Brykin, privases
II Deas, T Higgins. B S;rother.
(Signed) g. WAR. WARDLAw,
Adju ant.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-02
WIN There be . Siege 2

Trusting 70 tls PICK AID sP1d, Grant has thrown
himself across the PAmunksy, and is reaching Ou
sac York yer road. Badly Smith has been ealsd 10
bis aid any sudden onse. Of tie Confsderaes be hs
60 RSss, aud in the meantime be viii edge his way
slowly t.WAEeS JANIS river, opposite Bermuda Hun
dssd, where Bllsr SSH mAntAils s4oothold.
TOis apP,aEs to be Grants plan, If be has any IN,
which Is very doubtful His aim is to besege Rich
nlnd and he is dog the best he in the face Of
opposition before him. He has reached point now
Snsre the glAneing process must step, for time a.
last His avOrite plan Of retiring his right behind hs
lee, fit involves retreat The PAmuakey, viii
bring him into trouble without doing hi any good.
Richmond is Tot besie ;ed so long is man
.: supply untOuoasd. A junction with Bitter,
sac occupation Of boh sides Of The river ct poiat 50
loE down as Bermuda Hundred, " Il no. constitute a
,sge. Between Cid HlrOor aud Malvern Hul these is
tlOrny road, besst with sgy "Reminiscences. On tie
other side OF the james from Oily Point to Petersburg
h1 country is level enough bus The Faith Is ali up an
From Peter5,u round to he James a long distance
fall OF perils but partially testei By Kan From
HaaOVsr Cour. House by way Of Malvern Hill to the
!mss, thence to Petersburg, and thence to the James
Ain,s wide circuit hundred miles in 1tnt.
inveS ment Of that line would be heavy indesd;
U4uld require something Ike million of men, Grant.
h-S 10. more than tensh Of that number His pres
eos immediate Objeesis 10 keep from being whipped.
He is himself besiegsd WHAT chance is there OF his
laying siege 20 Ric0nondg
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-02

dans aud flanagan son Of the former Indiana soma
tor Hapnsgan were sitting at the next centre table
n. arer tho OF than tie occupied by DE- Olsrke,
whieh gave them poeton diagonay across the space
between he two rows OF tables end 10 that extent N
tho rear OF tie table occupied by Senator o., who was
spsakng TO bis fread Dr. Clark across the space be-
tween toe two rows f tables The subject of CONVEX
sation was the removal from Office OF Ccppsrhesd
politician Of Detroit, the name of the party beng msn-
tened in the conversation, which in its tone Was denun
catory Of 0opperheads generally. la the middle OF
the conversation Mr. Voorhees, from bis seat adj
vxnoed to Senator Cbaldlers table, assumed menacng
atlitu6e and in excited mannr addressed the ssna-
tor, pointing Ills finger at the Senator'S .,
'This conversation sir is evid .ntly intended for me-
Senator Chandl. insIsnly arose and said; who are
yonf What Is your nancy l DOME kEow you" In
the midst Of these EXCAVATIONS blows were mutually
given aud received the first gwen by Mr. voorhees,,
Dus instantly followed by blows from hotL parties
Vcorhees stepped bsck slightly, when, as they ap-
preached the of The space between the rows OF
tables Dr. Clark rushed as far he could heween them
aud endeavO.ed separate them At ths stage OF the
proceedngs Harnegan sprang from his SCAT, seized
water pitcher, and st uck Senator Chandler over me
head thus coming to the aid OF bis Oopperhead rend
VoofneCs with the best weapon be could at the moment
command Toe blow with the pitcher Brought Senator
chandler partially down, when Hsnnegan seized chair
and s,ru(k Senator Chandler another blow, which
brought the Senator on TO his hands and knees BY
this time the coneudpg parties had reached toe nal,
and were nmedht9ly separsteu py Tue rpec'HIoe Ano
assault was wholly uuprov1kej, es neither Senstor
Chandler nor Dr. Clark had made Any aluson to either
Mr. voorhees, or tie MAI flanagan. Senator Chandler
aad Dr. CsIk were both s hty scratched by thebroken
crocksry, but received no other irjury.
THE DEPARTMENT OF WAsHIsGroS.
wAsHINsroN, Friday, May "a, lS64--The VI itary
Department Washington, u der control OF General
Ausur has been EXTENDED to include ali east OF
The Bue Ridge and north of the RappAhannock.
THE PREsBYruRIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
NEwABK, FrOay, May ~, lSs4.-Tbe Presbyterian
General Assembly, Old School, in session here this af-
ternoon unAnimeBiy adopted the Hon. Stanley Mat
theWs Antl-SlayerY repor.
A coLoRED GEkrLEMAN.
Greeley says: The Rev Sela Martin, an educated
coored gentleman, who distinguished himself by his
ecalsDce in Great Britain, will, Wita other gentlemen,
address the Sabbath School at The regular monthly
cert at the Baptist Church, corner ct Broadway and
TWelty- igbtn street. Sunday afternoon Ct o'clock
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-02

SrEALIsG A WArcH, Waterman Brooks, yesterday,
rested Joshua vens, of Bsm ore, the charge Of
stealir 6 gold watch from Captain Ww. GARRISON.
Ovens and OlarksSn teiDg gether on hcnda night,
the lster gave his zach to Mrs. Green lady keeping
boardsg house en- Brooke Avenue, and then retired
to his loom. After he had fallen asleep. OZens wen.
to Mrs. Green and tod Ter Cakson hal sent for bis
watch, and receiving it from her, risie off, The next
day he traded il with Mr. O. Llmsic2, watch maker, for
silver watch and 500 10 boot Csrkson and Brooks
being on the lockout for him yesterday morning, saw
HIM. go into tho grosshop on s.h street, known as
Heres Your Mule" aud went in and arrested him. he
will be examined before tie Mayor thi. morning. n