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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-09-29
EKECUTTv * MANSION.

Uam tngfon, September 80, 1864
MY DEAR CIR: You have generously said to me, more
than once that whenever Jour rcrgnaton could be re-
lei 70 me- u was at my disposal The time has come
You very well know tb at this proceeds from no dsss
faction OF mine with you personally officially. Your
UNIFORM kindness has be unsurpassed by that of any
eno ana while u IL true that the does greatly
add 10 the difficulties of your Department it does to
some Others, is yet much to say most truly cam
mat 10 the hree yea and half DUR which you have
administered the " snersl Post Office, remember sim
gle complaint aga nst you in conneI;on herewith.
fonTs, astV or, A. LINCOLN.
Hon. Monte ,oMpRy BI,IR
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RESIGNATION OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL


WAsHINGTos, SEPTEMBER %, 1864.
When the resolution Of the late Baltimore Convention,
declaring that they deemed it essential to the general well
iare that harmony shall prevail in the National Councis
and regarding as worthy Of public confidence and official
trust those only who cordially endorse the principles pro
posed ~ The series OF resolutions aud which should cha
racterlze the administration Of tive Government was,
shortly after its passage, read by Postmaster General
BLAIR he al once verbally rendered bis resignation which
not formally made and sccep Ted until to day as will
be seen by the following correpo ndence 1t understood
that eI Governor Dennson, of )Ao he President Of the
late Republican National Cor lvention) will be his sue
cessor:
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they closed this formidable indictment with the
following significant word,
The Prssdent has greatly presumed on e forEearaace
oieh The supporters Of his Administration haze so long
pTactisd 10 view Of the arduous conflict in which we are
engaged, and the reckless ferocty OF political oppo
nenu But he understand that our support is of
cause and not Of that the authority Of Congress
paramount aud mnst be respected that the whole BODY
OF the Union men Of Congress will not submit to be i'm
peaehed BY him Of rash aud unconstitutional legislation;
ana ne "ihes our support, he must confne himself TO
hs executive d~tsS--to obey and execute not TO make
me a''s-to suppress By armed rebellion and leave
political reorganization to Congress. The supporsrs Of
the Government fail TO insist on hi, then b,,o,. non
'tosJor me Hsnpaons hieh they fail reDuke and are
justly liable 70 The Indignation Of The people. hos. r;oh,
and security, committed to their keeping then ,aer6e,
them consider the remedy for es. asurpation, and Iorno
found It fea,Lessly ereeae IT."
Such, then, are the charges which Mr. Wade IN
his first appearance before tue people takes occasion
to resfhrm We make note Of the fact merely for
the purpose of saying that perhaps there are some
persons who taking him and his political coll
at their word, have grsvely considered : ro,edn
ior these usurpstons, and, having fonnd i mr..
pose issrlessy to execute IT, 49,; !. ..io .
say 'ns' all such persons ll tax. GOOD care not 10
perpe'usto in pow" the an,bor 81 tho "u,nrns.
"a ,ho trr,. Wade has 30 solemnly denounced
afirms, ~ now 30 soienniy To-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27

non and every other Instrument allowable m the prose-
cntion Of war They have treated US with contempt.
They have spit upon the olive branch onereS them'
and trampled 1t under their feet
Mr. JOHNSON said the resolution TO cHpei the oehotor
was based upon bs supposed tratorons TOT
the Senator from Massachusetts would not onor uii
less he believed that they contained PLAN Ssowa VI
treason. He denied that there ives anything IN t1en
taken together Of reasonable character. me 10y
eminent did not consist exclusively OF the Execute
Il had never been coDtepded thot there was dlsoyay
In calling into question the constnonahy Of the con-
duet of the Executive. he thought IL right 70 watcn
the Executive Ha referred TO the wor Of 1872 and 10
the part Of the legislators 10 the war policy OF the
ecutiye. Let take counsel from the mother country!
In the Houses of Parliament We ind members nssalnhg
the conduct OF the King and Queen but ol tner az
visers 1t was not only the right but the duty oil INC
Representative to assa the eondnct OF the Executive
when wrong Ee cited the cose OF Loro Chatham
whose eloquent words leryed tho American arm ana
heart in tho Revolution, and II Burke. No
one proposed TO eIpel them. The result OF
this unlimited freedom Of debate Is that
England 10 the finest country the face OF tie
earth private property aud personal rights moro eectu
ally guarded than among ourselves. The power OF the
King has thus become nothing HE policy to-day IL not
free debate has kept alive constitutional freedom. He
thence proceeded 10 speak OF the past Loyalty OF Mr.
Dayis at length. lie coltroverted the position OF
Mr.. Howard, that courts martial could not be swept
away, and conteuded that military ard naval commits
sion could be established under the Constitution. He
would like o. the clause in the Constitution prevent
ing the people from meeting call Ii what You might
which had met to direct ard influence the policy VI the
Precedent or Congress.
Mr.. MoRRIIL Tn. Ee) obtained the floor. bot give
way until to morrow.
The Senate adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
The Re-eniissment Of Veteran seiAiers-
The Spirit and Desern,insiios Of the

Correspondence Of The N. V Tribune.
OK BOARD SIEAHEa FULTON. Jan. 20. leCs.
The matter Of reenlis,ing veteran soldiers is
receiving that earnest aud prompt attention and hearty
cooperation from all officers IN the department of the
South which it deserves. The spirit and puipose nj
Tested by theEe hardy and patriotic is worthy the
highest COMMIT ndson, and ful Of encouragement and
instruction Alter enduring lac pflystcns and seveii
tes Of csrpfe and the march. and passing hoDornby
through many welcontested. successful. and bloody
conflicts, they come forward with surprising
uunuimity and again enroll themselves for the
additional term Of three years. III most instance they
are actuaed by noble patriotism, and MI unfnllcrng
determination TO stand by the Old flag and MAINTAIN and
defend benchcent Institutions and wipe out the last
vestige OF lhs wicked and cGusces. rebellion. Tho
fact tia; these heroic and noble men coming for
ward again with such slneIy and zeal Ia defense of our
country and our liberties Should inspire every o!al
heart with now End irmer purposes 10 stand by the
Government in efectually terminating this war. and
give Il hs' cordial and united support which 10 needs
They al hopeful and confident Of speedy and
ce5sfu issue u this struggle but ready md Wiling
10 battle 10 the end whether the contest be long or
short The general health VI the soldiers in this Depart
ment Is good.
We have very sociable and agreeable company on
board. including the many officers and soldiers. Most
Pennsylvania Volunteers which is under the command
OF Col Richard White who Is justly popular with bis
regiment and highly esteemed by ALL Colonel White If
VID'her ui MAYOR Harry White, prisoner at Rich
mona WHO i member Of the State Senate Of PcnDsyl
wanna. and whose vote and influence aro needed nj this
t9e, ana would be Of special service because truer
patriot or more pnninchiIg supporter Of the Govern
ment theio cannot be found. Perhaps it is not contra
Da1 saie tlat over ionrths Of this regiment la I've
lnoy have been In service and absent from
nome aDomt twenty-nnc months and those now return
ing are MI OF me- hope and bright anticipations May
and richly merit. f' "'' 'P'''
This sta1ch AID seawortly boa. has brought us
saoy INTO New-fork harbor We have been blessed
irom Stone lnet here occupied but 50 hours. Notbinr
81 unusu Interest occurred during the passage though
ious for the sport and exhaaration OF chase ~
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{ Mr. STEVENS dyn, Pa, had never heard Of sry vt
who Objected to receiving the legal money Of os .;cv
ernment he presumed that the motive Of NJ. AbeB
was TO prevent paymeBtto the soldiers and sailors ~
deprecated State baak paper The gold specuistors
and bullion gamblers In New York were flc oh'y e"s
who objected To- the Government money
Mr.. BROOKS dem, n. " said-No class d men ere
more patriotic or more deserving than soldiers and
sailors. any preference was TO be given. should he
TO them In the tempest and the storm, through nisns
and day they not only protect onr coast BAT are III o
tons TO resist aggressions threatened rom aDf9ao-
Our foreign Ministers end Consns arr paid en- egnivn
lent in gold, and gold il exaccd at the House
Tor duties, and he argued that, "a matter OF equity
soldiers and sailors should have ihcr u1 and sde'
Quate compensation.
Mr. AMOS MYERS Un. Pas) said he had observed On
several occasions that gentlemen the other side raise
points and arguments the tendency or object ~ wncp
Is to produce the impression that tbs majority fet
opposed TO raising the pay Of soldiers and sailors
He was almost ready TO suspect the motives Of genie
men who offer such propositions When the tiihs
TO increase The pay OF soldiers and s0lors they
would fnd the loyal majority hero taking proper &C.
ton In the promises.
Mr.. J. c. ALLEN said that iis amendment wss offered
in good faith. and he would tell the gentleman hcs
Pennsylvania steyens that 10 soldiers or dlorsib ths
West paid In anything else than the Government
paper money excepting perhaps those whom ageais
are cndeavoring to sgndle.
| Mr.. STROrsE Dem, Pa) noticing tie remarks Of
Mr.. Myers said tbet he (Strcuse) was quits NJ oye e
any gentleman the other side, and no buried bach
anv Iinuation 10 the contrary lie insisted thrt ire
nav of our soldiers aud sailors should he Increased.
Without further proceedings the Committee ross "na
the Hous. adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE Monday jar. - 1865.
The gunboat Morse recently left YORKTOWN
with detachment Of colorcd troops. Entering Mob
Jack Bay, they went up East River. meeting with II,
Rebel force or guerrillas They brought away three
families (vhites Of and children. fifteen 10 nu
Der all of whom arrived here to-day on the YoitovS
mail. boat, together with several other rehgs.s ION
Richmond.
Refugees coming into or lines daily both hy "!
Of Yorktown apd Suffolk.
Msjor-Gen. Butler and staff went to Norfolk te-f4'
Brigader-Gen. Marston arrived this morning from
Point lookout $3.50.
The United States dispatch steamer Msssaclssatn
arrived here last night aud proceeded immedlatelyu
the feet OF Newport News. where she Jeff large mar
for NewYcrk and other places, and proceeded at once
to Philadelphia. The Massachusetts did rot c9mDuio'
cate with shore, and consequently we obtained 20 pes
from her,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
IRON EAST TENNEssER.

From Our Special Correspondent.


KNOXVILLE Jan. ~ iet4.
The weather continues extremely cold. The
Oldest iDhehiaht has never known 80 long contin.
Of the cold Term" The troops have kept them.
selves from freezing by active ersrcse In ohopppg
doan and chopping ~ trees or fuel during the day.
and by lying under ho foresck all night Squads OF
Rebel soldiers daily como into our lines with iIosep
feet and taken Into our hospitals at the font
Las becn greatly depleted Ly deseion 81 late and with
his SUPPLE ia Virginia cut of aud those ~ Tennessee
being rapidly consumed IL becomes question Of time
merely t. when be surrend,rs. or attempts ~ get
away We hold Balls Gap IN his rear and have large
ard healthy army ia his front. Ii ia remarkable ic
that little sickness exists IN the army In the held
now ithstnudiDg the rigors VI the season.
The steamboat Lookout struck a rock and was snag.
gcd OF tho Tennessee e week ago, and sunk. She will
be raised and repaired Supplies coming by the river
are now equally distributed " tho whole army. Hogs
and cattle Ia large numbers in from Kentucky.
With many mouths 10 feed however Il Is lot strange
II all do not get full stomach Hunger ard want arc
pnchng the citizens also and many have already TO DO
supplied with The necessaries Of lifo
II has believe, been already mentioned that Gen.
Foster ~ dangerous condition Of his leg
arising from old wound received In Mexico, and
from recent injuries TO the member greatly com
plcsting the case has been advised "a ~ homo aud
submit 10 AN operation, which the best medical skIl
here doem important 10 save his leg.
A rinor that Gen. burnside was 70 resume command
OF the Department. even temporarily which obtained
currency here yesterday excited tho greatest pleasure
In all circles In and out 0f the army. Es.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27

Volunteers in colored regiments, aVd ~ 9th.
ers are cautioned against harborng orc w. CroeAer
citizen and exbarber who i going about tie scuptI1
representing himself as the soldiers friend, and de-
frauding colored recruits Of their bountes. he as
represents himself as q recruiting officer. This Mss
acts entirely without authority, and is undoubtedly
resca Colorcd volunteers will esnsrlt their inteies
In avoiding him. His sole purpose is to cheat thsm
J.E SPpY, Lieut.. 26th u. s. Col Troops.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
| sUCCEssFUL EXPEDITION UP
THE JAMES RIyER.


WASHINGTON. Tuesday. Jan. %, 1864.
The following has been received at the War
Department.;
FOnrREss MoSRor, Va, Jan. rs 1864.
Hon. Edwin VI. STANTON, Secretary Of Var.
SIR: Brgadier.General Graham, by my direction,
went with three armed transports and q competent
force 10 the Peninsula, made a landing on the James
River seven miles below Fort Powhatan. known az
the Brandon Farms, sed captured twenty-five Of tho
enemy, seven Of the sgDsl Corps. and brought away
ninety nine negroes. They also destroyed pounds
Of pork and large quantities Of oats and corn and CAP
tured sloop and schooner and 240 boIes Of tobacco
and FIVE Jews preparing to run the blockade and re-
Turned without the loss Of man.
paYH EI!Lts kaor-9trsyp, Com'g
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
,pnwn .tata Of h. health during the Winter Gre.

wehnown stete Of bis health during the winter Gre
DussyIIyiIrF East Tenn, jan ia reconnoitei,
inc marty OF tho enemy drove in cavalry pekets ana
were in turn driven back Both Pickets now Occupy
in tbe direction Of Jonesyile 1t supposed
hat the enemy have attacked Gen. W. Z. Jones.
ORaSsg C0URr. HoueE, Va, Jan. ls:-Ihe enemy
have recently moved their pickets 10 kopnsons '''
advancing two miles.
Tho Richmond papers contain not word nom
Charleston.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
A Noted Guerrilla She's.

FORTRESS MONROE. Tuesday. Jan. X. istz-
Major Burroughs, the guerrilla chief, Was sho'
by the guard last night while attempting TO esespe ron
the pest.houss where he was under treatment oF ~
smallpox.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
The Chesapeake Case

ST. JoHS's N. b., Tuesday, Jan. ~ i-ci.
The Court met to-day for the examination
Of Collins and Others, but adjourned in consequence
the absence Of the prisoners senlor counsel, Who wet
engaged In another Court and the case was posPohee
until Thursday, when the Judge says the eanse mus
procced
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
LATE SOUTHERN NRws.

SERIOUS Illness Of Alexander III. stephe,s-
skirmishing I'm East Tennessc.--Ad.
vance Of the Pickcss Of Gen. Mesde,s
Army-Ne News from Charlesseu.
FORTRESS MONROE. Tuesday, Jan. o. 1874
The Richmond Enquirer Of Jan. 10 says: =
Mr. Hide. Secretary TO the Vice President received
a dispatch yesterday from Augusta Announcing the
sudden aud serious ii'Dess Of Mr. Stephens. Hs was
attacked W fapday u9IniDg. lbjs p!,scb, viii lie
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27
prom soUTD fARoLrrA.
ra,ss.scp Of 6sovernmens Lame smons Ae'
sual Settlers.

The II 3. steamer Fulton, Capt. Wo,toH,
ox, eoyal on the 23d inst. and Stono Inlet 5n the
s.,s =, o'clock a. NJ, arrived on Tuesday morning
Che brugs NO news Of importance A0e 's'terss were
Neug constantly improved and the f:oops ere in good
health Among the passengers on the fulton were the
soth Regiment Pennsylvania Volur eers, Col R. White
sud Fleet Captain j. NJ. Bradf srd and Mr. Charles Il
Duke, bearer OF dispatches
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-27

SETTLING she s"'>th with Loyal People
Partition OF the Land" among the
work'~s Pepulasicn-speeai" Ps'
10 Lcut- Soldiers, Sailors, Werkufen
ga Negroes only Entitled 20 Pre-emp'
Sssa-Chances for Besiness Wen and
Tho Actual Settlers.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-15
News frnn, KnnrriIia-

NASHVILLE, Feb. 12-Weather clear
+. and beautiful Affairs at Knoxville as
yet are all quiet The enemy seems in
disposed to take the offensive. I can't
say that our forces are quite as istless.
No apprehensions need be entertained
for the safety of our troops there. This
statementisauthorized from Gen. Grant S
headquarters. .,shse1s Of pl
Trains are running to Loudon, distant
so miles from Chattanooga. zf1
Mr.. Lincoln, achitect, from Cincinnati,
Who erected the new bridge sat Bridge
port, has gone up to construct bridge
over the Tennessee at Loudon. a-t. -. ,
The three engines and thirty cars cap
tured BY Burnside betweenoLegdon and
Knoxville are running between those
points, Transporting supplies.r . 49,
The1only break in communication is
at London. Cars will be running to
Pulsski, Tenn, by the 18th inst.
The bridge for Elk River is framed
and in transit 8ID .3tGC + oaUoI
The circuit from Nashville via Deca-
tur, Huntsville, and Stevenson Kill be
completed and cars running by the mid
die of March, as am informed by the
uperintendent, Mr.. Anderson.
General Stevenson-is in the city; he
relieves General Dodge at Pulaski.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-15

Conductor Perry, who had charge of
the train, vas compelled to hand over a
check for 81, 0O0y for the property of the
company -
We had interviews with a number of
the passengers who arrived yesterday
Their statement widely differs as to the
amount of money, &c, confscated, and
the character of the raiders.
1t is said that Major Henry Gilmore,
of the rebel cavalry, was in command
No one was hurt, nor was there the
least disposition on the part of the reb-
els to take any prisoners. So, eral mem
bers of the Maryland Sta.e Legislature,
delegates from the western counties,
were among the passenger
After accomplishing their purpoy >
the raiders ran this locomotive and tie n
der off the track, causing some inju' nv.
They then left the train, going towf .rd.
Smithfeld, Va.
Although com pany Of Federal rtoops
were within short distance, none of the
passengers were able to get any i11for,
nation to them in time. ssA So
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-15
RTosbr Das.,ing About.

new YORK, Feb, IA special to the
Herald from the Army Of the Potomac,
dated February 18Th, says Mosby has
been dashing upon and skirmishing with
our pickets near Manassas, this after
noon and evening, but a cavalry force
has gone out in pursuit of him.
1t is significant that the 18th Mississip-
pi Regiment, from which deserters have
come in, has relieved an Alabama regi-
ment that could no longer be trusted on
picket
\ squad of rebel soldiers were asked
yesterday, while escorted bya guard, il
they were captured, replied no. we de-
serted, and there are plenty more on the
other side Of the. Rapidan who would dc
the same thing if they could
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-15
News from Cairo and Below.

CAIRO, Feb. 12.-The reorganization
of the meeting at Memphis on the 10th,
adopted the emancipation resolutions and
endorsed Gov johnson.
.Natehez adYices, OF the 9Th represent
healthy reaction in that vicinity. The
planters are returning to their allegiance
and property, and large numbers are
coming in to our lines. They report q
terrible state of disorganization of the
country. All males between sixteen and
fifty are being conscripted Boots sre
selling at 5000 per pair; coat is worth
$500; pantloons $3.50; women's shoes
from 500 to $3.50.
The Union. sentiment is growing.
Eighty-four men have been recruited for
the ID Louisiana Cavalry from one sec
ton alone.
| Much sickness prevailed in the con-
traband camp; the smallpox is raging,
and many are dying for want of proper
treatment. There are also many cases
among the citizens
The treasury district of Natchez is
fully organized under Judge Hart and
| his assistants.
Gen. Chelleim, commander of colored
troops for the State of Tennessee, ha:
left for Memphis
A lumber of horse thieves and noto
rious counterfeiters escaped from the
Cairo Jail last night
The steamer Mann passed up from
Cairo for Cincinnati, with $50 bales O
cotton.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-15
A Distinguished swindler In Limbo.

BosToN, Feb. 1.-THE Sunday papers
mention the arrest of Philander H.
Pease,, representing himself as a men,
Der of a respectable London firm, on a
charge of swindiing.
1t is represented that he purchased
wool tothe amount of $4,000 or $4,000
of Reilly & Co, wool dealers, which be
shipped to Rockville, Conn, giving them
check on the Rockville Bank, which
was returned unpaid, Pease having no
funds there. He also obtained a dia
moud ring of Biglow Brothers & Cur
nand, on alleged false representations.
1t is further represented that some re
cent swindling operations at New ! orb
will be traced to him.
Pease was arrested on Saturday after
noon and locked up for examination OF
Monday. He asserts his INNOCENCE, anC
promises to make everything clear or
his examination. He has OCCASIONAL,
used the name of Pennington in hi
| transactions.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-15


AFFAIRS ALoNG THE BoRDER-We
Gull from the New Albany Ledger, of
Wednesday, the following items of in
terest relative to movements along the
border They tend plainly TO show what
we have to expect this summer, and the
great folly Of furnishing ammunition
and supplies to the guerrillas Of the
border: :.
AS Mr.. Levi Deem, citizen of Can
Melton, was on his way to, Union Star,
KY, for the purpose of trausacting bust
ness, he was stopped q few miles this
side of his destination by party of six
men, guerrillas, who entered into con-
versation with him. After being very
social for few minutes, he started on
his way, when one of the party asked
him if he was Union man. Mr. Deem
replied that he was They then informed
him that he was just the man they de
sired to me ct; and with revolvers point
ed at him, politely invited him to relieve
himself of VIII at greenbacks and other
trash he might happen to have abou
his person. Mr.. Deem had only abou
$50 with him, which he handed over
when they bid him an afectionate adler
and permitted him to go on his way re
joieing.