, 1864-02-06

WOutu terOBuiLe Hnu suppuTG tno COuuieIn
States. All our principal men, he says, think
that war between France and the United Stated
is near at hand. The writer has no doubt that
a plan making Gen. Lee dictator, will be
adopted as the only means to counteract the
strength oT the North, Lee, Il Is expected, Is
willing 10 accept it. He and jeff are Bh bad
terms.
Gen. Pleasanton, Of the cavalry, his issued
an order to the effect that no excuse will here
after be accepted for surprise or capture, un'
der the plea that the enemy were II our uni
form as no persons will be allowed to approach
within rifle shot until their character Is ascer.
tanned. Officers surprised well be recommend
ed for dismissal, and privates tried BY court
martial. Rebels In such cases in Federal uni
form, are ordered shot.
To-day Fernando Wood spoke against the
ConfsGalion bill, and was in favor Of peace.
The Presidents letter Of instructions to Gen
Steele, in regard to the election in Arkansas,
is that he be assured at the said election and
thenceiorth that the Constitution be so modified
as to declare there shall DO neither slavery MOI
Involuntary servitude, except Is punishment
for crimes; but the General Assembly may
make such provisions for the freed people q
shall recognize their permanent freedom, and
provide for their education, and which may b
yet considered Q temporary arrangement Ia
their present condition as laboring. landless
and homeless class.
The House Committee have agreed, by nearly
0 unanimous vote, to the report Of the commit
tee on requesting the President tn give notice
Of termination Of the present Canadian Re-
ciprOcity Treaty.
Chicago, Jan. 25th.-The Senate COMMITTEES
on Commerce have under consideration mea'
sure for the establishment Of line Of steamers
between California and China.
The Government Is in receipt Of information
Of another contemplated attack by the rebels
in Cannda, on Johnson's lsAnd. It sppearl
from intelligence received that the Canadian
authorities ere considerably agitated. The
Government has already taken the necessary
steps by placing military and naval forces q
proper points, to prevent any occurrence oi
this kind.
A Federal train, with guard consisting oi
six companies Of the 10th Pennsylvania, was
captured 90 miles east Of Knoxville, on the
14th. As soon rs the news reached Col. Pal.
mer's headquarters, his brigade Of Union cav
airy was sent 10 pursuit, and 10 few hours
overlook the enemy, recaptured the wagons
and killed and wounded 100 Of the rebels.
The Richmond correspondent Of the Colum
bia, Ga, Sun has Il from Trustworthy sources
that one Of the designs Of abolishing exeT p.
tons BY substitutes, was to get rid Of certain
editors obnoxious to the authorities.
The Richmond Examiner Of the 18th says
the Senate yeste.day passed the House bill,
putting In the army oil who heretofore have
furnished substitutes.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 18th says
Tho loss Of our beef raising territory west oI
the Mississippi, has reduced the supply Of this
article, and most vigorous measures are needed
to keep the troops in meat; great economy is
necessary in case supplies run short
Cincinnati, Jan. 25th.--A special from Chat.
tanooga Of the 2lst says: The rebel order rs.
quiring soldiers to serve three years and moro
Is causing hundreds to desert. SO came 10 to.
day IN one squad. One division LEFT the rebel
lines yesterday TO reinforce Mobile; so the re-
bels say.
81. Louis, Jan. Resolutions nominating
Abraham Lincoln as the next President have
passed the Kansas Legislature unanimously.
Another amendment was propnsed 20 ths
Enrolment Bill In the House yesterday; which
provides that those physically exempted, but
who have an income Of $1,000, shall pay reg,
ular Communication Of $500.
A bill was introduced in the House yester.
day, authorizing Utah to form 4 Constitution
and State Government lh
Nashville, Jan. 26.--EioFts toward q recon.
struction Of the State Government are extend.
ing along oil parts Of the counties Of Middle
Tennessee, but was little hope Of its early re.
turn 10 the Union. The Radicals with Gov.