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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10
OPINIONS Ot!HE PBEsS.


TIE general order for the revocation OF deta.ls
viii be found in this issue oi TIE EHq.r1 Ils s."2
las been taken By the Goycrpnent 70 NJ np the sfn
Ii il Docessary and proper and 4 ths order rs promptly
enforced lie Increase OF Tie army will be speedy AID
rapid We should like 10 scs stops taken 10 promptly
enforce tho law OF Congress for the enp!o, melt "
negroes in the sry Transfers 80. Tho lsy OF Con
gross on this cot plain aad though II dos MOI 20
iar enough ye. by prompt! eifo-cag MA pfo7isionA
many soldiers win be returned - their command aDe
the army very greatly strengthened. The dcsoi shouid
cam. fcrs.rd promptly; thsir services are greatly
needed aad IL tSey speedily collected and sent - the
'front.' tsre Will DO TO DANCE Mt lacimond and no cor
ditiou Of the county present tt n9st en.ouras -.
poet II Ii useless 20 seek " c1cee that more in9n are
greatly vsntod The picsiden. has sDpheiisslly an.
nouncei The Startling fact list Two tbifds Of the "rhy
sDssn FROM th' ranks There Wor4d De 70 hsea OF
but for this mOst disg-ace stTsgs Ing
and drserting. But the fact exists, and this eva!
must b. repaired the details arc called rhf " DO scr
vice How long their ssr.ices viii bc TTqrircd cannot
Dov BIZ said but sixty or ninety days VIZ tsrHsnalo
the actiye operations Of Tie campaign, AMI then do
tail. may be yesuned But Of present MI sfe needed
s,d ell must come forward Tacse that delay or sniTs
viii be hlnied down and permanently sent n The army
The isv VI Congress. su.lbrDnng the employment 81
negroes, fully cstr!ed oct. would give ten thousand
men 70 the Army OF Northern Virginia The dawes
and free negrocs oar bs Impressed lust any other
properly and the law provides for their support
clothing. and pays the owner so.dier's wages.
The Law Of February II makes ell male free negroes
with certain sxcsp.On between the ages Of eighteen
and fifty, liable 20 perform such dates in the army
i'll connection with the military desenses OF the country
In the way OF work pspl Publications or IN govern
ment works &c. a. the Secretary OF War may from
time 20 time prescribe, and provides them raton..
clothing and compensation. Tie Secretary 81 War IL
Also authorized 10 employ nor similar duty twenty on-
sand male negro slaves and their owners arc guaraa
teed against escape or death. The sccrvtsfy sthor-
ICED In mprrs, the slaves when he Cannot hire them,
and General Orders No. - March ~, 1851. directed
the enrolment. Of the free neyrs aud their Assignment
20 the performance OF The duties mentioned the
Aiso the employ ment and mprcssnient Of slaves
ordered by the general orders and the provisions
All ALL . tte - n.s.
pointed out - governing IN this meter Ass tbs Law
and general ssdsY been snfcYvstf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10
CARPETS from tho Gli.AT AUCTION SALRs.-

fr.rrnaop. r-Jlcol On prices 81 ing h Royal els~
Hrufso, rlrce wy Ingram an star 'sIpois kHs' Lets
Matthias. u1ins Table -ui Piano Covers, &C., etc &C.
q, ~. oaiGIsAL IIsss ASpsEsoss Look ior No =.
Bo~Ffy.
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Isdvsrtiienen.


IRfCTs HEprrED on ALL KINDS Op
tuI4ii. NArNrs,is
u. l. j. a.. kYIry. 10. -. tryz.ns ~.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10

JBg FAMILY OF PRpslDESr SUARs1. The
wife and Children 81 President JnaEs " MoIco, ~
rived in I'll. cry on Saturday ron Aew olloin,. on
board Of DE steamship Arid. They socompsn led
b. General t.oicoaria Mexican Co1sl .. New orles =.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10

EyYRsosAL.-GeneTlB b. !. Roberts, L. ). A.,
AID Colonel 'oraas ID. Johns, Seventh Has"Soan'ett-
regiment, stopping al the Astof Ho's
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THIRTEENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT. -rna i .lai-
many nominee is Alexander Ward. rsaomina,sd.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10
.vprs11,p oy CHARGE OF BUsoL.Ry.-

Frank gsrwel was arrested on charge Of breaking
into tho stoYsrOom ~ tho cellar No. Warrington
kot and stealing qur nifty OF articles vaued ai ~
Justice Uocn committed him ioT trial IN de'sut 81
g. 900 bail.
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Fatal HArcuwAy CAsuALry.-Johr +. n.

Fatal HATcHWAY 'AsuAlTf.--John r. ~
Earpe. lately residing ~ No Dspen place Friday
eneniu la went tosri She steamship ty oi baii'
mn.c lying ut Pier ~ n. L.. " visit sope 1e1g'
Later In tie evening, While In the act "s esyinR h'
yolled throuch an 0p.n hatchgav ard tell distance
OF 40 feet into tito holt receiving Injuries from vtio
he died .o1a after his removal 10 the New York Hosp
tai. Coroner Wi!dey "n Saturday he.d al iHquest on
)LaFA
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a. ass pLc- Witch seorn slo~ Ia: things not
quits ~ bae ~ some people oogd have believe; nj
least there Az .i3l Sore fyt. ,t who nnd ereor.
bach, for tie inGlseroe " thcir taste however IL
p,nsiyo the, may be- a. "a .hown hy what ootanpo'
ray sys ~ peclng ss:t.on u. Old coins IA M.
CIT,
The h.nry na,cYni'y. w'o. d'spltr tN' wsr. are
yra1I4l ~ 10 the STACY u ,uinirma;ins the insect
iaSeOu. re.s 90 otter ages oI4ea! to be on tie IN
crs8sc. Ass c''ss they ERE wealthy, bu., nluAe the
pnnno-.s,rs OF EurOos they folioS other proieAsfs
aad tbey may Dog IL sl.cred fEom neatly nj the ccou.
nations Il sIciei'. Tlis circumstance g.afes every
new cola sse lac!eainel. pSpulof. The price. which
some ricceu brought ~ Cooi'y't Trade saio Rooms.
ir,stdysy a. lhe last suction. allow tie high etIn.
ton ~ gLica buyers bold s0us .oius. For instance
WssLirttO;l Vgany 81 10. Wa purclrFd NJ sio's o
Innina cent 81 io1i as hsti-coni oi l7.N q, 81 ~
aid Gfsrb, Connecticut ccIt ~ tlo'. Other c"ins
tIlsght pgoi- 0uiJr aigb rilo0l 10 il stated that
's iril .si.. hnd ionG OO0wlng dr,s. he ue col
L.iions VI LrFiri. Fmtry. Abbey ls'cy including
thpussnd, OF cons medst % ~ <Sf@ u gold copper
rna nrorEe suJ scare THl11iei pieces viii BE- sold al
,re same rooms 10y 81. Iess.,t. IL Tie list Is tho
BreshcF or keS.York Douhlo1l. which was purchased
A. "a previous sale Tor eJyl the virginia silver penny.
shilling of.a snd sets ~ Saiagtoa p!eoss in iue
preservation.
Tux L.. <. SANirARR CoMMIssIOS -'The fol-
lowing interesting letter from Mr. Strung. Treasurer OF
the Comm,..on 20 Mr. ColliDs, Of the United S,a,es
LIE Insurance Company. gives some inter.Iig pa
tcarrs reference io the p-ser, position OF shA Sea.
benevolent enterprise:
hsv yosH Tnursdsy, Ga issA
Ds Sis- bsv, fs hDor 20 so&no~i-dse the reScip o.
sh ivs ami Of the further ccntrtg o.
rs. nuni ios IA td n the United states Sanitary Com
mission by vn,sa states Life Insurance Company OF
tbs city ia Witch further evidence Of tho pArotsn and lu
usny C,p.ps and Of lie enlightened appreciation II
tho osncs oil TN uorh undertaken BY tho Commission
" b. meet SINGERS Acknowledgements
We psr,icusy sifed tn perceive py this add ether
sExt
With ts ELL siiss uningsirst Though the portions
n As r1esssls " ~ fS hhh bsN - W Ss,js{ n
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10

tht umy which reached Tho treasury Of the Commision ""
i.rse beyond precedent the dem pd upon have been ~
r, ,pr With The In the price Of uasEsl Of spd
AMI vi The N unation IN isy OF the supp los contributed
40 m. A. pots OF the Comm sion.
H.. n has bec mo ne.rs,Gry In order 10 do much
vas done vesr ago toward experimenting occidental failures
10 N. orb OF oyernme u in bnyns more goods ani az
paid io such purposes By the Central Treasury Of tho Com
mson nom NAY to October Is the tom OF hse Hundred
and thon,ond hundred aud forty two dollars
and fy cents, tede the expenditures Tor the sne OBJECT
made al Lonisyile. Washington and other po's $40 sso
borne BIZ the Treasury, amounting " between ono
and W hundred thoueand dollars more
or ronrre obvious that opersiions on ' scas
catno, be long k-pt no without steady aud uniform support
rom tho nbciay people such a. the Commission hes
lad the honor receive iron The Company Ovss wEh o1
presiis. am very respectfully and ,ry yoar o.s,eH'
/ servant. 'iNhNSb - "''-
| los %. CoLIIxs esq, President
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10

LANCE HAuL-On Saturday evening lest.
bet s-.p end O'Clock thief managed 10 steal froir
The ds.kdrawer Of Nr jane Chambers rtore, 80 2eI
Jultongt., pockctbooG containing 500 IN i"aA pi'
ior $50 Total amount sl32s II. with which Tie .Aio!
made h
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Inrpsrruns TAIInns, PnorEcrlyr A.n BIZ.

xFyorEyT uSIOs.Ihis body held very large msetiue
Of their room. ~ Grand rtreo Nr. Jacob horssat IN
The chair, Mr. W. Abrams Vioe-Pres9enf, nnd VI.
Richard Morris. Secretary. The emonnt y ported IN
the hands OF the Association was "a. S v, aid thS
balancr IN favor of thc financial fund Ell - Tue e'
peres for the month we're s2S Letters we're r. lied
nom baltimore and Other parts NJ the Union Offering
aid and assistance 10 the Assqcauon under ther
strike. 1t was stated, Gnoiiclly, that Mr. ,egeln
baI signed tho bill Of prio,s Mr. Walsh. NJ Hiih.
Cashrnan Mr. Lucas and others spoke on ihs snhlocI
sn1 the ,oeetcg adjourned with sreat enthus's'"
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psuys iOls, they wol.d doa1t..ss not olly 10 good
~ iiering hnalsuiiy ha, place tie So-'h uLcts 1io
lions, which AlouA Oe epli lpca Lar. . aori al
PelnsJ lsEua
YROY rVg gAP? iHAESoCK.
The Yentc1s ere in strong cavalry force
Rap1.i.snDoaS station, % tie Osase snl AlesaS!r
Railroad. yLsro they have been eng-scd FOR son
days past ia rebuilding ile bridge over too liver I.
Initiated probability that attempt viii ,ooA
YsoY rug gAPpAHAnsocg.
A srocls.YrL Fad lsr0 wy.r yIrolsIA.

Official dispatches received at thc War Office
yestrrIay announce the gratifying fsss thnt Lieut..
CO. Wi,cher h,s re.IiEed from an orpodio. " " West
VrGins." (y.Rkoo) Jie visited Tg'itowE, Jacs s11-
Yils. WestOveT BrchannOn Walke,syilis aud Weston.
He reports that he destroyed million d0lars wort. vi
stores. captured three hAnclcd prisoners wit4 tleis
horsos aud e9upnauts. brought on i've hundred hOfsss
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10

STABBIya AFFRAy.-Early yesterday, morn
Inc W lillian Clsrk, boardcr ~ the PARK hotel tciler
OF Nassau and Becknan streets enSred hs tofe ~ an
Intoxicated condition and beonme engaged IN Oh SITTER
cation with Israel Conan Of the poers. whom he
stl uck several times. They were separated e4H 9F
who again assaulted him Both then cncisd aud In the
melee Coman was stabbed three times by his o1poreai
In TIE face back and SIDE Inc injured mum VS. 'aAs
20 the NewY Hospital and BIS sssaant was ar
rssted and committed hy Justice Hogan 10 await The
result Of Comanf injuries. James !. stoddard VAS
also arrested charged h being al accessory a'tr rue
fact he having thrown away tho kuie with Nhicn the
assault was con n.ttcj lie Has likeass COMMITTED.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-10

There s 'iill 4 Grange silence about Ioi"ri-
burg On yesterday .cs'cely Euu waf hesrd ~ - a
late lOrr IN o.. day. HDth facs e-e said g. l atins
andrn.ial.ng Tic enemy are efdca'iy d~isrriiro.i
Z 10 -ible % Eifeirh her nof fgonnl "a fie Sirhcr
l.road o. dow -irh lty wil have 30 tEh' their wy
10 IL lir aii ill con bee line once upon - q rcot
my vail r~4ure ~ l.avt fry ..cGs'r3 rev iroojs i
ur.s4rye tie fesloa o. fhrr Inc ID Re t-f 81 l'.er
soul.c.-cle, which l-l! bc pierced az a.. .-.lL
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

WAsHINTrON, April N.-The following
letter, accompanied by joint resolution,
appropriating 81, OOO, 900, was expeditions.
ly passed in the House to-day:
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 25.-Sir: The
Governors Of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa
and Wisconsin. rendered to the President
on the 23d inst, q large number of Volun-
teers from their respective States, to serve
during the present campaign. They ex-
pect the number will be from 80, 600 to 100.
600, and the time of service 100 days from
mastering in. It is believed that they can
render us great service. They are to be
paid no bounty, &C., and are not to dimin-
ish or delay the DRAFT for three years men
In the States where the quota pending the
draft is not filed up. The quota is filled in
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. and
less than 1000 are due from Ohio. The ex-
pense of troops not provided for inestimates
heretofore submitted therefor, is estimated
ut So, OOO, 900, and this sum will meet the
extra expense of the 100000 men, and it is
respectfully asked that special appropri-
alton be made for the purpose. Impending
operations render it expedient that there
should be early action by Congress upon
the proposition 80 that il successful, pro.
visions be made in due season. I have the
honor to be, very respectfully, your obedi.
ent servant. E. NJ. STANTON.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
From Cairo.

CAIRO, April 2S.-Memphs papers Of the
26th, contain nothing special.
Cotton had advanced cent, and but lit.
tie was doing,-holders waiting for better
prices. Receipts and stock light.
The reception given to the 3lst Illinois al
Carbonate yesterday, preparatory to their
return to the field, was followed by 8
grand dinner and ball. During the after
noon the soldiers who had an old grudge
against Colonel Osborne, entered = store
where the Colonel was sitting, aad struck
him on the head with weight, breaking
skull, inflictiny mortal wound. The
murderers had not been arrested at last ac-
counts.
Messrs. Wade & Gooch leave for the East
tomorrow morning.
The steamer Forsyth brought up 400
bales Of cotton for st. Louis
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
Rebel News.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Rebel accounts
from Shreveport, Louisiana, to the I'D ult.
say at that time, the place was garrisoned
by q sufficient force to hold it against the
expected attack. The Notifications were
complete and very extensive. Our batter
les are sufficiently elevated to secure plum
ging shots against iron clads, and have
guns OF heavy calibre well mounted. In
addition to these defenses, the river is OBJ
structed to such an extent that the fleet
cannot advance on the town without much
difficulty and delay as well as danger.
The garrison is provisioned for q siege o,
six mouths and the troops are in the best
spirits, and repose unlimited confidence in
Gen. Smith,
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ST.. LOUIS, April 28.-Cairo dates to the
18th by mail, say that the steamers Liberty
and Belle of Memphis had arrived. the
former with l28 bales Of cotton for Louis
vile, and the latter with number Of men,
horses, mules and wagons belonging to the
cStn Army m Corp for Cairo and 2lo bales Of
Memphis dates Of the 25th say that the
steamer Curlew from Arkansas River,
while aground on johnson Island, was at
tackled by guerrillas, but the soldiers on
board drove them Of, killing the leader,
Tom KEENAN,, q notorious guerrilla and
steamboat burner, better known as the
Wild Irishman.
Three steamers are lying ut the mouth OF
the White Arkansas river, from which the
guerrlllas are receiving large supplies OF
Martin Smith, formerly conductor on the
Mississippi Central Railroad. will be exc
cuted at Memphis on the I'd. He was some
time since taken in the act Of smuggling
100000 percussion caps, and several hun
dred pounds OF gunpowder to the enemy,
having previously taken the oath Of allie.
glance.
Major General Westburne had arrived al
Memphis, and assumed command of the
district of West Tennessee.
Memphis cotton market is firm and I'M
changed. Receipts trifling. Proceeds of
government sales here to-day upwards
of 100000, half of which is naval
prize money. The cotton sold was mixed
and In bad condition, ranging at 1870 1871
About 1000 more bales Of cotton are still
here.
The Hospital steamer N. w. Thomas
from New Orleans 18th, has arrived with
l66 wounded soldiers, ne-third of whom
are from the late Red River battles. All
furloughed and on their way home.
Rebel prisoners taken at Pleasant Hill
confirm former reports that Gen. Steele had
taken Shreveport.
Gen. Prince arrived to-day.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

CAUSE OF DIPTHERIA.-New fashions in
uIess produce new diseases. Diptheria,
to have originated in the modern custom 81
wearing low, rundown collars, instead Of
the old stiff white walls, which now mark
80 conspicuously the middle-aged man,
The national throat, guarded for SO many
centuries by ropes Of muslin, black velvet
solitaires, lace collars, and other knick.
knacks, was suddenly stripped Of all it's
defences, and thrown open to all the rude
winds OF the English year. The result
blossoms out in the disagreeable form Of
diphtheria, natures terrible warning of the
danger, and simultaneous correction of the
folly. To be sure, have heard that the
fashion of high shirt-collars had Something
to do with hiding marks Of disease in tho
neck and face. But I don't believe it,
Once a Week.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
Canal Tolls.

WAsHrNaToN, April N.-The State De
pertinent has been officially informed O,
the passage Of an order by the Governor
and Council of Canada, providing that from
ticles having paid full tolls through the ST.
Lawrence canal will be passed free through
the Welland canal, and If tolls have been
previously paid thereon through the Cham-
bly, canal, such tolls will be refunded at the
canal office at Monroe, viz: All kinds of
salt. And the following articles having
paid full tolls through the Welland canal.
shall be passed through the St. Lawrence
and Chambly canals, viz: Wheat, tlour
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
The Fort Pillow Massacre.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Mr. Gooch has
written to the War Department from Cairo
that the alleged butchery Of colored troops
at Fort Pillow are fully proved, and that
the facts are worse than were at first stated.
Mr.. G. is chairman of the House Commit
tee on the Conduct of the War. The Pres
ident is waiting for report of the sub
committee. He will act when 1t is presen-
ted to Congress.
The House resolution raising the tariff
duties for so days, does not include goods
in bond which can be entered at any time
on the payment of the present rates. 1t is
believed the Senate will amend the House
resolution so rs to increase the duties only
g per cent.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
Rebel Reports.

FORTRESS MONROE, April S.-The fol-
lowing is from Rebel papers:
MOBILE, April ia courier reports
that messenger from Gen. banks % zen
Franklin. was captured on the 9th. Banks
saws the town Of Hastonness is occupied
by rebel cavalry, and that Red River has
fallen, and 40 transports and gunboats are
caught above the Raft, and cannot get Out
till the water rises.
RICHMOND, April 2l.-A fleet OF gunboats
have appeared on the Rappahannock: L
is now believed that the Rappahannock OF
Port Royal will be the base Of Burnsides
cooperation movement against Richmond
From Rebel papers of the I'D:
On Wednesday Gen. Writ Adams re-
pulsed $1,000 Federals near Mechanics
vile, Va.
A Yankee spy under the assumed name
Sterling King. was arrested on the 18th 81
Marion, Va. He was recognized as de-
tective from Chicago.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
From Cincinnali.

CINCINNATI, April 27.-Volunteering in
response to the call for 10000 one hundred
days men is progressing favorably. The
National Guard, in large force, turned GU,
on Monday.
Over 1000 bales of Naval Prize cotton was
sold at Cairo yesterday at 7l@733c.
A special to the Gozette, from Chattan-
ooga says: On the 23d, the rebels attacked
our pickets near Nicksjock Gap, killing 5,
wounding Z, and capturing Is. Some OF
our men were killed after surrendering.-
Several of the wounded were butchered AZ
they lay on the field.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

NEW YORK, April 2S.-The Italian line
OF battle ship Regalianton has been heard
from at Terceiva, West India Islands. Her
masts were carried away, bulwarks smash
ed, and all the guns thrown overheard
Not life was lost.
The Heralds Virginia dispatch saws a
few rebels are reported concentrating on
the front. How many it is not Known
There are some indications it will com
mence offensive operations on the lowering
greatly swollen. The Potomac is also ex.
ceedingly high.
New York, April Give learn that
the steamer Gray Hound has been sent nm
the James River to City Point to order
down two French steamers and two sail.
ing vessels, that are there after tobacco.
Inc vessels would be back in Hampton
Roads to-day without any tobacco.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

The BARBARIANs ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR
HsnAvAA ACE Richmond Enquirer. Of
Inc me 18th, contains a dispatch from Fort
rlltow, dated April 18th, stating: For.
18th. The garrison consisted Of ao, wh ,ne
ana 4OO negro troops. The fort refusing r. r.
surrender, it was carried by storm. and
botn columns entered the fort simuitana.
ousiy; An indiscriminate slaughter fol.
lowed. One hundred prisoners were can.
tnred the balance Of the garrison were
slain. The fort ran with blood, and many
Jumped into the river aud were drownad
e az A aoa while attempting to escape
six guns were captured. Confederata, anu
seventy -6ve." A"'e 1oss
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

The Portland Advertiser says: I'm the
town, few week since, one of the articles
was to see if the town would authorize the
erection Of Q flag staff. One old Copper
head patriarch, on the day Of the meeting
was heard to ask his friend what kind
of flag it was proposed to display
upon the stan. THE Stars and Stripes
OF course" replied the friend II thought
so, SAID the Old shell-bac1, ~ knew it
was some id Black Republican project!''
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
From New Orleans.

lea from New Orleans 10Th. arrived at noon.
The Era, of the 10Th, contains late news
from General Banks. The greater portion
of the rebel army is at Mansfield, opposite
that place. Preparations were being made
tor another advance OF our army.
The Fro adds: We have good reason to
believe that General Banks is again On his
way to Shreveport.
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From Memphis.

MEMPHIS, April 26.-The Committee on
Conduct of War are here investigatiOng
the Fort Pillow massacre. 1t is thought
they will exhonerate Gen. Hurlburt as it is
generally conceded the forces of his COM
mand was inadequate to deal vigorously
with Forrest
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
Fire.

ST.. LOUIS, April 1.-THE residence and
out.heuses of Francis Davis, near st. 10.
seph, valued at $4,000, were burned by IN.
cendiaries, On Saturday last. A large dis.
tillery, worth 900, in the same vicinity.
was consumed Sunday.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
Guerrillas Coming.

ST. LOUIS, Apail 2s.-Advices from Col.
Phillips commanding Fort Gibson in the
Indian country, say that Quantrel is going
to Kansas. having crossed Verdigris aud
Arkansas rivers.
On the 10Th IAdair with 325 rebels were
driven across the Illinois river.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
EOPei9n News

NEW YORK, April H.--The City of Bal.
tim0re has arrived here.
The bombardment of Duppel continues.
The Danes. it was thought, would retreat.
Maxlmillan would probably sail for
and diplomatic appointments.