Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-01-15
From the Cincinnati Gazette Of Jan, 1
THE DESIGNS OF TKHE .sERES. s.

The following statement has been handed
to US by gentleman---a citizen Of Kentucky
in whom we have entire confidence. He
assures US that the information was obtained
from person recently from Richmond, who
while there occupied an important official po-
sition. This informant is not n convert to
Unionism, and the information given below
was communicated contidentially TO Secession
sympathiZers, through whom it leaked, aud
reached our correspondent in way and from
sources that give him full confidence in the
reliability Of the statements. Gas
We have from the most reliable informa.
ton just received from Richmond the follow:
ing programme: Our informant occupied
position that gave him an opportunity to see
the rebel President often, and required him
TO be present at Cabinet meetings. They are
determined to regain, if possible, Kentucky
and Tennessee-without these there can be
no Contederacy. II is the intention of the
War Department to corscrpt all able bodied
persons, without regard to age or condition
Already it has begun, and men who have
hitherto escaped the army, are now in the
ranks. The case is desperate, and the lead,
ers are aware of it. ...
"Invalids, OF those not absolutely disabled
for garrison duty will be there placed. Ne.
groes who can be trusted will be armed and
fight beside their masters. They will not be
trusted in companies or regiments, in the field.
The forts will be manned entirely with ne
groes, commanded by white commissioned,
and non commissioned officers. The negroes
pride will thus be appealed to rs he can fight
beside his master. In many cases this will
be effectual
"By this means they will be enabled to
bring large force into the field, and hope to
drive the Union troops from Tennessee and
Kentucky. They know as well rs VIC the
time Of the enlistment Of our troops, and its
expiration: ,.
"They have had copies Of our recorded
papers in our War Department up to Novem-
Der lst They know that numerous regiments
will have served out their time in the spring,
and hope then to achieve victory over those
left. sa @ ~a.r
"Wo give this information that the Gov
ernlnent may realize its dangers, and secure
Kentucky and Tennessee beyond Doubt
Citizens Of Kentucky have been apprized of
q coming invasion by friends in the Conted.
eracy. We know OF rebel sympathizers re-
ceiying letters advising them to sell all except
real estate, and hold themselves in readiness
to join the army OF liberation.
"In rebel caucus Of the members Of
Congress, it was determined TO give up all
coast defense rather than kentucky and Ten
nessce.
"If they prove ahlo to drive Grant from
his stronghold, il will, they believe, prolong
the war, cause their recognition abroad, en-.
courage copperheads at the North, give them
strength in Europe, and cause depression
throughout the land. We do not anticipate
this result, but give facts ns they exist in
Richmond, instead Of mere ruinors as here
tofore.
"We sincerely trust that General Grant
will not allow himself to be surprised, nor
the. Government allow him TO be overwhelm-
ed. The whole available force of the South
will be brought against him, and that soon.