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, 1864-04-09
NEWS TELEGRAPH II
FROM CAIRO Ind BELOW.
Highly Important from the
Red River Expedition.
WE GAIN 4 VICTORY AND TAKE
500 PRISONERS.
Casualties Light on Our Side.
MATTERS IN CONGRESS- YES
TERDAY.
a Copperhead Blabs the
Party Secret. - T. :
GEN. GARFIELD FLAYS HIM
ALIVE,
Rcverdy Johnson's Speech
on Emancipation.
LATEST FROM MEXIC0---THE
PRESENT ASPECT.
GEN, GARFIELD FLAYS HIM
ALIVE.
Rcverdy Johnson's Speech
on Emancipation.
LATEST FROM MEXIC0---THE
PRESENT ASPECT,
Decree Of the Mexican >8egency---
Threatened Complications.
RUM0RE FROM WESTERN KEN
TUCKY-WHERE IS FORREST?
FROM CAIRO AND BELOW.
Highly Important from Louisiana.

{speeda. Dispatch TO the Chicago Tribune.7
- CA1no, April E, 1854,
The steamer Continental from New Orleans
evening Of the I'd has arrived. bringing larre
number Of government mules, and wagons from
Fictsbnre. Nine hundred contrabands, men. wo-
zen, and children. have arrived from Alexandria.
Officers Of steamers from Red River report con-
siderable fight On the Cone River IS miles above
alexandria on the sth, between Gen. Smiths
forces, consisting Of 1900 infantry unde. Gen.
Mower, md Dud1cy's brigade Of Lees cavalry
corps of Dick TayloE's army, estimated 1a,0O0
etrone, posted in m advantageous position.
The fcht lasted about 8 hours. Our loss is re-
ported At IS killed and about GO wounded. That OF
tic rebels ia much greater, some placing 1t at 20
killed and wounded. We captured 500 prisoners;
others are stil1 being brought in. Dudlcy's brig
ade in the advance greatly distinguished them
se1vcs.
Our troops did not halt On the battle ground, but
pushed on in pursuit OF the 1etrcat1ng enemy. No
rest would be given the rebels.
It WIS Gen. Smiths design to force the enemy to
make stand, and defeat them in pitched battle,
II possible.
4 considerable number Of deserters entered orr
lines.
The steamer Lacrosse Was captured and burned
BY gueriDas. on the 18th ult., below Alexandria.
Her creW were released on parole, bnt the officers
were retained. The some party fred into the Mat
tic Stephens on the night Of the 30th, but no injury
WIS reported.
4 large numbeFo OF Mississippi refugees are gath
erins within cur lines 1t Fort Pike md vicinity.
Seven hundred in one lot were reported 10 be lcsr
ing rebeldom.
Sales Of cotton in New Orleans On the 1st, 900
bales ut 5G@ssc for ordinary; GsG6oc for 1ow mid
ding; 1a'c for mfddlinE. sngar, new crop, 15,ss
n1rMc
, 1864-04-09

j.. =. -
t,t,psebce both n rlue In the +nne IF tbo ,o+o
1n'n,soee uo Nv 'one u LUG iale
eicc1luu, aAu lAe PloeA LuaL tnc VICTORY Is
genuine,
nv +h,,ro ,.,,, .o h.
NV AS "AA ~ oe00 Il Au"1 from tne
Copperhead press. Indeed, It has already
begun. They declaim against the invasion Of
civil liberty, and assert that all c1osses of
.">A NV petna1n'o 1o vote. II W1u oe
instructive, therefore, to give, Just here, the
sdap+;rc1 4oete or,1,oa -. - ~, 1,,,', -
80, 1ff.N"0 -. SAo poue' VIZ "n1
loyo4 man, whose heart is with the cause Of
the Union. aav that tbe M,rp1andar WIN
~ -" as %aI I'LL i"uoet WIZ
siI1nks from ills test is rightly to be en-
fr7,sfed with sufFInrc IN t1,fs cria;a = Tim fret
s.aNr ., 49, - .u'' - 4e.o 'ae 40.
ooty o1 1he voter ehonld te loyalty. aud Let
he nsE hnvr marv yynn]d he eYcJuded frnrn
~. CI,.s.1,. ~. 49,.
ouA oa4%1Eo PoAe' "ete Ahe Net w NC up
piled to the horde Of Hcyc-In Sherman
1x}oso orran ;s the cl,,cauo TIM. pcaa tbe
"N"'e ots"A 90 1.e o"'eN5o N'<"' t"eau toe
test employed at the voting places In Mary
land, and learn what class Of her citizens
rn4cd ehe shall he f1e.-those only ,vho
'osso sne s''na =, oe .',ee-'noSe oals VINO
pledge she Shall be loyal.
QUESTIONS.
: s-,o1oe In ~ nrh-, A.nx
l. oe9o1ee :" I've 0eoes army.
Have you ever served in the rebel a1'ny'
ueyc you ever given aid to the rebellion:
Have you pCyeF ciycn monev 10 those intending
to ioin Inc rci,elliouy
Have you never Given money to their agents:
Have sou never given money, clothing, or pro-
persons from tffa State to the South
Hsye vnn never ecnf ynnnev r1nthfnr or nroris-
, 1864-04-09
FROM MEXICO.
The Latest Phase Of A Huirs.

NEW OEuxAs;s, March 2s.-A few dsys ago The
Era stated 1ha' private letter from an oitlcar In
the Federal army, stationed at Browns Vile. on the
rio Grnnde, contained the important Intelligence
that nine French h1Eatca were sta toned Oh the
mouth OF the river, and 1t vas believed an attack
would be made upon Matarnoras. The Era further
stated that its correspondent at Brownsville ru-
ported that Ccrtinas Was preparing to march
against the enemies Of the Liberal Government.
Since then, the schooner Luther ChEds. Capt. Lep-
pert, reports that when he len. the French 1eet
had not arrived, hut that Information had
teen received from Havana that two Tar
efca1ners were expected out from France,
Which would dcrote themselves to securing
that port for the Mexican Empire. A land force as
msttcr OF course, It Was expected, would be sent
to cooperate. As to Cortinas, Capt. Leppert re-
rcrts that be was ley5ins heavy from
citizens and merchants preparatory as be said. TO
a movement against tue invaders; but bis future
holders OF cotton were Transporting it to Boca del
Rio with all haste, In order to get it on Rhipboard
before the arrival Of the French. Cortinas is not
to many persons here, and the genera!
opinion 81Eorg such il that he is only anxious to
y naEe Ais Pile" ard that when he has rot rs
much money rs be well can get, be will vamosc the
FsncEe and tcayc katamoras tu The tender m ercias
Df The 1mTeIia1is1s.
We Ebull nov look with Increased interest for
from Mexico, ae there no longer be doubt
iat Imperialism 1s successful and thu. Naximilan
A1ii t9ou ascend the newly rfouuded throne Of Mer-
eo. So. Then We may look ont for Mexican roco7nI-
Lton q INC Confederate 6tatcs-an example that
Iukae Y good reason to believe will be soon foI
oMed oJ 4ke recogn1t!on BY Spain. France Grcst
'''>A+" aao oIoef European powers. /!
, 1864-04-09

NEW 1ouK, April THE Courieri7cs EIats Uais
publishes the following important decree, issued
IT The Department Of Foreign AfIairs, at the 1mpe
rial Palace OF Mexico, March 4, 1874:
The Regency Of tho Empire being informeathat
many individuals among those who, coming from
abroad. have entered tho territory Of the Empire
through The ports Of tie Pacific, urdestska to
Claim property in rich portions Of the
Mex'can coil In virtue OF contracts made
with the Government Of Bcnito Juarez, hare de-
CREED that publicity be again given through the
press to the decree Of July 49, 1865 still ID force,
which declares null and void nl contracts made OF
to be made with Beulto Juarez, as these contr1cts
affect properties and rights belonging to the Ma.
tlon, which the Imperial Government will claim
and enforce ut all times."
The decree alluded to is couehed in the following
terms: -
"PA1AcE OF TIE RECENT, July q, 1868.
TART. J. We declare null and Of no effect all
contracts made With the e1-Goye1nment Of BenIto
Juarez Since the time Of his departure from the
capital, and all such contracts hereafter to be made
Of whatever nature.
*.Anr 2. Parties interested In the aforesaid con-
t1acts shali have no right to claim either inde1ani
ty or damages OF the restitution Of Sums Of money
On goods delivered By them.
''AHT. B. They shall be further liable to punish
ment, according to the nature Of their several Of
fenses, and OF the contracts made by them.
'tAET. 4. The persons who shall be concerned In
the above mentioned contracts as functionaries or
agents Of the enid Government, shall be also puu-
tshed according the circumstances may require"
, 1864-04-09

-. a.. New t0rA nlHfAet-Apr1t =.
.CoT1oS-Flrm and less doing At 7se for low mid.
ding.
md &1r@8.s5 for trade brands, closing stcady.
WHIsKY-Fir1re er but less active at 81 H5iI9 for
GEA1N = heat non1insliy 1c better and aaIct Ut
<1Gf@1 % for Ch1caso epEfng; aLG9t7o for Ml1wsn.
kee club; s1.7;@l:la for winter red western: No.
Chtesf1 roEA 4 s'sg M ln s.cts auiwaasee elas d:'!y
harley moro active. Cotn quiet and noo1,aalY M
changed 81 81 for old mix ed western IN store al
for delivered Oats qulet and at tbs close scarcely
60 hrm; 81 1854 for western.
WooIe-F1rr1er with Satr demand.
T1IRoLEEM-Goud specn1attyB demand cr1l'1e de-
Mvcrnle Ill this month, buyers option 1T 351c re.
fnea in bond for May hnyer'a option, ut SC feancd
frce, sme terms, and deliverable ut 65c.
PHr.yIE1oss-Pork active ana priees higher $40
q Is for mtas: SIS for old do s?s7525 for nav do
sls5@22 toE old and ncw prims, and S,l:::5325 f,r
l.me nes. 70 :co hr's new mes. fer April. 1uycgs
i9 for extra mess; lnc,uttng lot Of Chicago mess
fancy brand, delivered in May and june, at Sl7 ns
meals in 1ctiye request Hacon ses scarce and 1yul
stltGt2c for tor western Gu nbsiaad :eut: 1e< for
ly 80 nrm st l%a1'9-the latter pt!cs an exrema at
tide close. Butter IN fair Eeq1e:t ut clc for 0hlo,
and 36c for stnte.
, 1864-04-09
c. "A. BuFoRp,
EfiGndler General, +. 4. G. s.
Latest from FlorIdn and South Caro-
linn.

NEW YoRk, April e-The steamer Azago arrived
laet night from Hilton Head. She brought the 7th
Pennsylvania, and detachnents from several other
regiments. -
Adyices from Florida report 4 small skIrmisI,,
March 21et near Pilatka, between our pickets and
rebel cavalry. The latter took to their heels in
short time. The gunboat Ottawa shel1ed them
be; lie effect is unknown. BY means Of la. of
truce, permission was obtained bJ Chaplain Chap
u7an C9th New York, to 60 10 Tallahassee to ascer.
rain the condition of out wounded tn the hands OF
the enemy. Report says they arc badly treated,
especially the coloted soldiers.
Gen, Hatch is temporarily In command in tho
F1oridA district. Gen. Seymour renatns ut Hilton
Head for the present.
Gen. Gilmore has been to ia .keonvi!le aul Fer
nandiua. md has returned to Hilton Head.
4 iex shells are occasionally eent into Charles
ion. The famous 30-pouldcr Parrott at Cnm-
m:ngs Point exploded, atter belpe a4ea 4.1Go
Adyiccs from Hilton mead report party Of el1
or eight refugees from Charleston, picked up fu a
The rebel rams on stocks in Charleston were
badly Injured By frc, which Is directed a.Sin.t
them whenever the weather is favorable for prae-
t1ce,
, 1864-04-09
The Qulcks11Ccr Ca1c Decided in Favor
OF tIae Company.
IF fnm f3n Y Trl3,upo 4,+3f

There was singular scene In the Supreme
Court room to-day. It vas understood that
he decision In the celebrated Quicksilver
Nine case was to be announced. The seats
and ais1cs Of the court were cra,nmcd with
an anxious crowd OF both sexes. Among
them were many Of the greatest celebrities
ofthe country. When Judge Nelson com
neEeed reading the opinion of the Court a
dead silence WAS maintained. aud every ear
vas strained to catch lis iaintcst syllable.
As It became more and more apparent that
the decision was in favor of the company,
one By one the listeners drop3ed out, hasten
ing to the telegraph oitlce. When tbs con-
s1uslon was reached there WAS q 9eper..l cx-
Gdus, and the telegraph Offices Of tIfa House
:nd Senate were throngcd with anxious
spectators, eager to realize their profits
The more knowing ones waited quietly IT,
stocks, as they knew that slice tbs title las
heen confirmed the company will at once
trocecd to make such arrangements rs will
cradle item 10 pay regularly splendid diyi.
.-..1n upon the stock, the deyeloEement Of
which la8 been suspended until the title to
the proE erty was assumed.
The Of infon Of the Court was delivered by
.lr Justice Nelson, establishing the southern
and eastern boundaries Of Fossat's grant Us
including the mine, The southern bound.,-
y is the Great Sierra, which defeats the sr2.
tensions Of the United States, The ca.fer,,
boundary is the straight line by the eastern
hase Of the Low Hill, thus throwing the mine
"n Fotsat's ranch. The Court orders de-
cree confirming the surrey Of DECEMBER
1860, and filed III the January following.
Associate Justice Nelson said that If the
Court for the Northern district Of California
Lad conformed to the mandate Of the Su-
Irene Court in entering the survey. this
{: ntrogersy would thus have been ciosc1
It appeared, from the opinion, that The CHI.
tor1.ia Court vas influenced by law Of Con
grefs Aicl allowed appeals from surveys in /
private land claims. Tie altering Of Of the. m
inc fixing the boundary in dispute wns
wholly unsustaiuel. lift ,:as competent to !
change one line, It was competent to change
boundary, did not enter into the opinion.
lie Court to-day ordered, alfudrcd and
dccreed that the decree of the District Court
Of the United Suites for the Northern Dis~
irict Of California, in the case Of Fossat. an.
pellnnt, against the United States. Il r.
:crsed, and the cause rcmaudcd to The sam
District Court, with directions to enter de-
:ree coi4formable to the survey approved hy
l'e Surveyor General, December 20, 1850.
lusfice Clifford, who alone dissented from
bis opinion, sald the property was worth
, 1864-04-09
CHICAGO, SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1854.

1eady to let fall the lightninEA ei y,sorou:
prr;;oec Of Arnold, which wou!d surrender the
naiion and ita dag, and It's glory, to th. bitte-
curses Of The traitors Of our countfy: ERF the arst
tine II Tie st Of 1e a Il II to
treason run riot in the land.
Nr. GARFIELD, Of Ohio, spoke at som length,
SAYING that when he was in the army. a spy
Ridge They were coumeadatons Of ths boarcr,
who desired 'to fight Abo!itioaIsta." 0ne Of them
was written by man who lstcIy held i scat on
this boor, ard WINS from Indians.
bieesrs. HOLMAN, CIiANLER, WHITE ani
others called far rho name Of the writer.
Mr GARFIELD said hc he'd the letter, and
would give iEe name ct the proper time.
Mr.. LONG, Of Ohio, replied to Carried, saying
he spoke for himself.
Aittr running dcbate, participated libby Long,
Garfield aud Holman, the Committee rose and tie
Uopse adjourned !
, 1864-04-09
FROM NEW YORK.
The Great 81 1000 Billiard match-The
Sanitary Fair, &c., &c. ~"


sanitary Fair, skc., &c. 49,
NEW ToHK, April s.-Thc champ!on billiard
match between knvanangl and Tfc31an WIS won
by the former in 1a2 Innings, b:a ecore Of 1860
against !, ,sG7.
The match took rlace ut Irving Hall for Sl.0oo
Side and champion golden Cue No match for the
championship has created such Intense excitement
auung the patrons and admirers of Billiards siacc
the great contest for The title and S.no2O between
nE; rtc!an. of this city, snd John seerieter OF
Dct.pit, in 1857; Large delegations frpu1 CIucin-
Eati. Detroit, Eosto1, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington. Hartford and other cities, were In
Town TO- witness the match. In The betting
thousands OF dollars in grcenhaeks were invested
IS The Western men were sancupe OF he success OF
their representative and ready back him heartily.
Tieman himself was 20 assured Of victory that lie
declared bis willingness, t defeated 10 play the
wilmer OF any other man fol S O side the follow
ing day. His defeat causes much chagrln to him
self and his friends.
The great Sanitary Fair fully eustains the
most aufpfcions commencement. The cio,vd Gun
tinuee fmmenfe, snd the Jam something wonderful
t,endute. The cash receipts on Wednesday from
tickets and sa3cs Of goods were S77.69a, The en-
tire rcceic!s 20 far from all soarc-- annt to four
aandffl kaon;dnd do'1art. :. was uiu..,,lt On ac-
connt Of tho crowd, 10 purchase or sell goods.
MrH- Kirkland, the distinguished authorcs4 died
q appcplcxy IN this city On Wednesday morning
She vas present Mt the Metropolitan Fair On lie
previous evening.
, 1864-04-09

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The speech Of Reverdy
johnson in the SaDate to-day On the proppsed Goa
ftitntlopal amendment. WIS decidedly 1hd aolest Of
lie spoke without notes Of any kind. U11s1a It.
tspt'on was paid to him by the Senate; And at the
c96fe he received the hearty congratulations Of
most Of tho Republican Senators. Hc sd the ex-
1stenrc Of Slavery ehockcd The ofth civilized
world. It was against God and Satpte, and 1t
will he nntional disc1nce il Ee do not end slavery
with tho rebellion. He showed. by quotations
from his speeches sixteen years ego, tia: be had
foreseen THE disaster provision svas not made for
the anclicrat1on or the gradual extinction Of
, 1864-04-09

ST. LOUIS, April e.-scouts at the head OF t;,e
co]Can, northwest from Lake Traverse hnye writ
ttn to Gen. SlbIey, under date Of the a4th ultmo.
!lat tEey have held communication .1r1.h some
dans report most OF the Sissitons arc anx1oas TOT
.eaee. Thty arc enramped near Dig Mound oa
tie Missouri Eolron, to the number OF 20 lolges.
Eamc neighborhood, shortly. The Lston Sioux are
assembling Oh the bank Of the Missouri, prepara-
tory to crossing 10 this s:d. HEY say there
no buffalo in their country. They will be govern
I'd b, the courre Of tie Tanctons as to peace OF
war with Americans,
, 1864-04-09
Gueftf1a Operations In Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, april s--Two hundred rebels were
reported in the vicinity Of the Hermitage, eleven
miles IRON Nashville. They attacked camp Of
wood choppers On the south side Of tho cunbcr-
land River. A force YVES sent to capture lhen.
, 1864-04-09
RED RIVER ENpEnrTFny
Cotton Capturcd-NnEal Officers Cn1,-
fured-Order by L ADMIRAL Porter.

ST- LoC1s- April ga ar-c amount OF cotton Ia
icing captured along the Red River. It Il report
ca that several naval officers were captured While
confscating cotton.
Admiral Porter Issued circular to Captains and
owners OF etcauabuats in the employ Of the G1,y-
eThment us transports, illat II they Will dcltyer
porturty to recover their property; while, II th5y
burn them. they will be a total loss.
, 1864-04-09

= ST.. Lo11s, april ga fire occurred ut Al on,
ILL.,, on Wednesday night. consumtny the ware
house On the levee occupied, BY sinpson & Keteh-
adjoining buildings, occupied By Tapping Bros. i
Co., hardware, and Calvin i WissUre'a auction
-tufe. Loss about Sl0o 900. Insured for StO,CG0.
, 1864-04-09
Markets by Telegraph.

MILWAUKEE, MRFkCf9.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunal
MILWAUKEE, april 8, 1851.
FLoUR-Less active.
GRA1H-Eece1pts Of wheat, 17.o30 bu. Market less
active and declined Nc. Sales this morning OF 4so0l
bu No sprIDe, wir ter ecelpts. at si74lts ooo
bu mol sellers option, all april, At s1-1H: 5000 M
No Spring, summer receipts, at 81 l99l,19k: eo,oN
bu No buyers optlon all the nonth at sl2)s $50 bu
Mo- Spring, winter receipts ut BILE Sales on Change
Of 5000 bu No Spring, winter receipts. ut $tis3
1.1e5f; i6.eoo bu No Spring, simmer rcceipts, At
st1s@t1ok; 80 bu rejected 1T &los; 20 bu milling
delivered at s1.20H.
The market at the Newha!l House, this evening" was
shade rne1, with sales OF g. GEO bu No 6prtng at
31.1sI for winter, and $l!20 for new receint.
Oats quiet Sales OF 800 hu No l, SUMMER receipts,
Ut &c. Corn rer.; Sales Of 100 bn new shel1ed on
track At Sc. Bye advaneing Sales of125 bu deliver
ed at %fGo. Barley scarce snd 4rm.
FEov1s1oEs-Flrm. salea 800 tres prime city lard
1t12Xc. .:...
, 1864-04-09
Z lac Department Of North Mis-.
souri,.

HASS1nAL, Mo-. april 8.--Yesterday, Gen. Fisk,
en- route for his headquartets Ia the District OF
North Missouri, reached Hannibal CITY. and vas
received With high honors. 4 committee Of ar
ranreacnts had devised m elaborate programme
for the reception. which Was carried ont In lively
ard enthusiastic style. The firing Of guns, baud
musIc, escort, second salute Of cleyen guns, q
procession, dinner. speeches, and a grand gather
ing Of the loyal people, lsde4 and gentlemen, aad
children OF the Sunday schools, were among the
interesting items making the 9Th greas day at.
Hannibal. Gen. Fisk assumes his new command
under happ!est auspices.
, 1864-04-09

1sDIAyAroLzs, April s.-.A dispatch troa COY.
Merton, at New lork. announces thlt he has com.
p!cted negotiations with Winslow, Lanier 4 Co..
fcr the arMcnt Of the insta11mcat Of interest on
the Indiana State debt falling dnc next July, 20
that tEerr will be no failrze OF deias u nc:ting
tue obligations OF The State.
, 1864-04-09

and know that you Will experience but little troa-
he on e!tLes. However, IL will be 1ecessary to
crard your stock, now that the Snake and Ban
rock Indians are particularly hostile, and they ara
both u tribe Of thieves, On the Fort Hail route,
after leav1np Fort Conner, do not travel in CON
rany. OF less than ten men, well armed. You may
ret hare any use for yo1r arms, but hara found
In travelling through the Snake and Rannock coun-
try that 1t Is not safe to 60 unamed or in very
small parties, and 1t Is particularly dangerous for
emierants. as the Indians entertain supreme con-
tempt for the fighting qualities of emi5rants.
TIE POPULATION.
Theru is d population OF eight thousand at Ban
oock, six thousand Of whom azc miucrs.
, 1864-04-09

MoxET-AsttEe .: and firm, ,, shieay A. M @ cent
GoLD-wllhout decide change psling 1T 61H. al
Sanetng to 0e declining to ee, ana closing dull At
GoYIFxArST s1ocKs-F!r1n,. s2os, coupons. 112
12. Treasury nntes October and AEriaa 1i;!f9ti.3
scrip 1ssX; Glev. pisse 12sx: G, =: Isl; G. +
Lxsh: G. F. ! 1lsi Tol = "; Ii4i To!- y
INK: Hntif on 16r Harlem l6,; Read!ng 1s3; ST. 8.
l15; ii. G. 15sx: r, Fl. y. C. .1ls; G. N: ". COX
6lx: Mo. 6's 7aH: o, 8. is ycar cert. 99X.
NEW YoEk, Ap1tl 8@MlTIva srocKs7.H!lton * !;
Eon eH; FLINT Steel: IL. E7crTeen TX: Kssye-
Tostoii Today: Central % Franklin 53,9 HaacocE
l5H; uuTon52Y; Isle Roysl2i; SLIM. 81.
The Nntionnl Finance.
EEw YORK, April a.Reeeipts at Custom House 10
day, $l14t co, Of which $t79 600 WIS In gold.
certtacntea subscriptions to the 10 70 lon tod Az
at the nrst National Bank, WAS t8l3r00.
, 1864-04-09

Report OF the Rebel General Buford.
HEADQUARTERS % Division ToRREsr's

Headquarters ep Drv1s1os FoRREsrs
CAVALRY, MATFtELD, ky., March 2S, 1861 {
MAJ ding returns to the officers and troops OF this
division his congratulations upon the snccees which
has Tins far attended the campaign into Kentucky.
nsfats Sse eesaa 70
week; the devotion you have ever exhibited to the
caugc OF freedom: and the Tn!or Of our sklTmiah-
ers, displayed it the attack upon the fort at Padu
cab call for the highest admiration and praise Of
your commander.
1t the very doors Of their homes, gone Of your
comrades hare laid down their lives to Eescue Ken
lucky from the iron heel Of abolition lespotism
and the vote Of negroes. Among those whose faces
arr gone from us forever, VIC are forced to pay Il
lasting regret to the memory Of one, brave, conr.
friend, and az soldier. we all felt and appreciated
&c en ae soldier deserves to fall, at the head Of
his commando hero regretted BY all. Colonel A.
knew his noble deeds and heroic death.
With force less than that OF the enemy within
aetcckade, yon, III an exposed condition. With
tktrMi>hers, sencCd bis guns; caused one Of Did
euuboais to withdraw from action, fearful Of the
tccuracy Of yeur trc: captured and destroyed im-
nsense. quantities of quArtermaRter, .comnlss ssary
twcnty.seFen killed and from seventy to eighty
wounded, heefdcs capturing sixty-fou prisoners
yoar own loss being ten Killed and fifty wounded:
vision: He ze!ica upon your courage, fosltade and
discipline to hold this oriion Of the State Of Ken
lucky, aided, as you will be- BY friends now dock
tng to your ranks.
(S'gucdl G: A. Buronp,
Dsisadier General, r. 4. rs,
lnor. u. cnownEn, Captain and A. ~ General.
dEratcn to tho Bu0<ftn says, notwithstanding the
rebel Gen. Buford's assurance that lie intends to
remain permanently in Kentucky, 1t Is reported
that Forrest IL aneuyrlng to get ont OF the State
by dividin. his force into small detachmcnts and
slipping them of BY by-ways.
, 1864-04-09

- The Boston Ifaue.er has been reading
the Copperhcad newspapers and quotes from
them IS follows:
: nNone hut Democrats 60 to the war. :,
"soldiers are sent home to Tote the Rcpub-
Hcan ticket"
, 1864-04-09

Navigation on Lnke Erie.
CIEyELASD, April e.-The Olean arrived from
Dunkirk Inst evening. There II no Ice in sight
west Of Dunkfrk. The Erie Railway Steamboat
Company s boatB will now commence their regular
trips for the seas1p.