The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-20
by AelegraPn
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Guerrilla Operations in
Kentucky.
Gold Market DemorsIized.
Great Tumble in the
Precious Metals.
Richmond Papers Con-
cedet hat Sherman will
Capture Savannah.
Wilmington to be At
tackled.
Par ticulars Of the Ex-
petition.
Important from Memphis.
Order Relative to the
Militia.
Important from Memphis.
Order Relative to the
Militia.
Officers and Soldiers Order
ed to join their Commands.

| CAIRO, Dec. l9.-The steamer Alice Dear
brings 237 bales of cotton from Memphis
for Cincinnati. Steamers from the Ohic
river report much excitement at Caseyville
KY, and vicinity. The citizens fed across
the river, in consequence of the reported
advance of the rebel Gen. Lyons forces
Reinforcements have been sent there.
The steamer Morning Star was captured
and burned by guerrillas, on the 10Th inst,
at Island No. 40, Mississippi river. The
boat was small one and without cargo Of
consequence. The crew of the steamer
were permitted to return to Memphis in
the gunboat Gig, furnished by the guerril'
las, but how they obtained the Gig is un-
known.
ST. Louis, Dec. 19.-Cotton fat, middling
| %. Flour, Wheat and Corn dull. Oats
firm, 90. Whisky advanced to 1 %. Hogs
firm, IL Il and l21I, gross. The ice above
the city moved down about five hundred
yards this morning, sinking the steamers
Jennie Lewis, Sam Gaty, and the Ferry
boat Illinois, and damaging one or two 9TH
er boats.
The river is presumed to be open to Cairo.
The steamers Platte Valley and L. NJ. Ken
nett were carried away by the ice twenty
miles below here, but whether sunk or IN
injured is not known.
New YORK, Dec. 19.-The gold market is
utterly demoralized under the cheering as
peet of the military situation. The market
opened at 22O asked, and 2l7 bid, but the
pressure to sell and indisposition 10 buy put
down the price steadily to I'll 4, after which
it rallied to 2l4A.
The Commercials Washington special
says Richmond papers of Saturday concede
that Savannah will be taken. Telegraphic
communication with that city is cut of.
This indicates complete investment of the
place
1t is expected that Mr.. Stevens will in
troduce bill changing the time for impo-
sing two dollar tax on whisky, from Feb
ruary to January LIST.
NEW YoNK, Dec. l9.-The Commercial
announces that Wilmington Harbor is the
supposed destination of the great expedi-
ton which sailed from Hampton Roads on
the 18th. 1t says the plan of Admiral Por-
ter will probably be to effect first the re-
duction of the forts, which will be shelled
at long range, as soon as the fire of the forts
slacken, light draft boats and monitors will
pass the forts, encounter distractions in the
river above and aid in the reduction of the
forts. Admiral Porter will probably have
recourse to the explosion of powder close
under the walls demolishing them by the
conclusion. Powder will be carried there
by an old transport. Distractions removed
from Cape Fear river, the feet can pass up
to Wilmington and assist Gen. Butler IN
the capture of the place. If success is
achieved Wilmington will undoubtedly be
made base for future operations.
The Commercial also says there is to be
no winter quarters for any armies except
portion of Grants, which will continue the
seige of Richmond and Petersburg.
Before the first of May we will occupy
the entire coast, and every stragetic point
upon their line of comm unication in the
South. Lee will be powerless to prevent
this, and by the first of May will fl nd Grant
ready to dispute with him possess ion Of
Richmond.
CAIRO, Dec. 1O.--Genera ,lDana issued an
order by which all exemptions from mill
tary duty heretofore granted in the District
of Western Tennessee will be void after the
first of January next, and all persons be-
tween the sges of eighteen and forty-fve
claiming exemption from any cause, must
make proper proof and procure certificates
before that date. Persons wishing to be
examined by the Board will first report to
headquarters. Militia pay, two dollars,
credited to the militia fund. Certificates
of exemption be granted for six months
only, failing to obtain which, the applicant
will be Immediately assigned 10 company.
Ministers Of the Gospel in actual perform
ance Of their functions as such, civil officers
commissioned directly by the President or
Cabinet officers, operators and cipher clerks
Of military Telegraphs, servants Of army
aud navy officers are exempt. All others
including Government employees, aliens,
and rebel deserters' between the ages Of
eighteen and forty-fve must enroll OF
leave the District. Persons employing able
negroes bodied TO be held accountable that
such are provided with exemptions or Ger
tifcates of membership Of colored corps,
every failure TO report the delinquency will
be punished by fine of fifty dollars.
Another order requires liquor licenses,
granted or renewed by city of Memphis,
shall pay tax Of three hundred dollars per
month.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I9.-Ths following or.
d r has just been issued:
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJ. GExERAL's OFFICE,
Dec. IS, ls64.-General Orders No Sol
Every officer and soldier capable Of duty is
wanted in the field, and II not on duty they
are ordered 10 their irrespective organizations.
All Proyst Marshsls and Boards Of Enroll
ment are instructed 20 employ most diligent
exertions in forwarding soldiers to the front,
and in srTestiug deserters, shirkers, and al
ft for duty, who are absent without proper
authority. Surgeons in charge Of Hospi-
ta's are directed 70 send forward all who
are fit for service; taking care, however
not TO expose any who are unfit. Recruits
ing officers are enjoined TO diligence, and
those who are found guilty Of neglect or are
useless, the Adjutsnt General ia directed 70
recall immediately and send 10 their COM
mands- Efforts must be put forth to I'll up
the ranks, strengthen our armies, and aid
patriotic and gallant troops now smitiRg the
enemy with victorious blows. By order Of
the Secretary Of War.