Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-05

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80 WAsslsoTos. Feb. 4. |
Il 10 reported that Gen. Thomas !. 10
bs sss ened to the o6mm nd - the Army
Of the Potomac, sud Hooker will succeed
Thomas 10 the West.
notwithstanding tho Maryland desert
ess that continue 10 flock into our lines.
20 oeserters from Virginia, North Cro.
hoa and Mississippi came into General
Gregg's lines two days ago, some Of
whom have been 80 dsy., and Others
two wesks and less, in the mountains.
They report the mountains full OF de-
ssr.ess striving 10 reach our lines. be.
tween which and them selves rebel cav-
airy are constantly securing the coun-
try. ff 0
Especial TO Tinss.l
The Secretary Of War has issued a
circular letter to the Governors Of loys
States, informing them that all the men
enlisted into the regular army since the
Sd Of Sept, 1862, will DO credited upon
the quota Of the State in which they
we've enlisted. A list Of ell men enlisted
10 the regular army by rec, uiting of6cr r.
under their commands. from Sept. Sd,
1852, to January, 1894, giving the
names Of the men, and wherever they
can do 20, the district in which they
were enlisted, bas been forwarded to the
several Stste Capitals. Hereafter tri-
monthly reports Of men thus enlisted
will be forwarded to the State suthorl-
ties, such reports to commence from Jan
1st, 1864.
II is rnmored 10 military circles here
that when the Army e the Potomac il
organized 1t will he formed int tire,
grand divisions, with a separate cavalry
force.
Special 70 the Herald.
The Legislature OF Va, in session at
Alexaadia failed to elect Senator n
Tuesday, il consequence Of the absence
Of members. The election was indef-
nstely postponed.
Letters fom Europe show a strong
tendency in Government fioancial circles
OF France aud Englxod to adopt a sys.
tenn Of currency ard national rred,,
which have performed such miracles ia
sustaining the vast expenditures Of our
war.
Some month"; ago We stated on the
authority Of an officer attached to the
Tuscarora, now in European waters, tha,
mr.. Laird was col cited to sell bis rams
TO the British government. The story
has htoe repeated siuce that the propo-
si,ion WAS refused. A naval officer how
ever, has received n letter from q Euro.
pean correspondent, stating that l.. rd
and the Eng lish government ditfee only
about the price Of the vessels. and # tie
governne ut u i'll give the figure stated BY
him they can ave the craft, notwith-
standing the statements to the csntrs ~
recently published by British new, pa
pers.
A committee OF FIVE representing tn.
N. Y. Bank Of Commerce, arrived here
to obtain the necessary legislation I,
turn over the the stock Of that back L
form lew National Bank. The pre-
sent Bank represents capi'al to the
amount Of $l2,OOO,OOO.
uC DciunCvhttC CauCuSS aOu a. L
Dawson, Of Pa President, and Hon. N
Perry, OF N. j., Secretary, was held las
night. The only important bushes
transacted Was the announcement Of
committee to prepare an address 10 III
country.
The Washington Republican, 10
leader, this afternoon, headed "Suggest.
ions Concerning the Further PROSECUTE J,
Uf the War;" reviews the results Of pre-.
v.ous campaigns, ard advocates . vigor.
Gus effort to overthrow the rebel arm
in Virginia as OF prime importance, aut
advocates . campaign up the Jane
River, believing the occupation Q
James River would place at our mere
the Petersburg Railroad. aud even tn
railroad from Richmond to Daov,lle
and would cause the evacuation OF Rich
mond.