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q. N. O. IA.

THE regular business meeting of the Youn,
Il Mems Christian Association will be held II
their rooms corner of Main aud Monroe streets, OF
this = evening, Feb. 16th, Ct O'Clock. The Rev
are expected and the public are invited to attend
feb16 VI. B. SIMPSON, Secretary.
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TVNHAr we'll known and vs1n.p,. r., ~ -
situated on Main street, near the sI!tt
1Tiage' IN N tue city Of Wheeling Apply TO- y
yaozL.t JA&Es AMI
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a STORY CT PERRYvILE-An English
officer, Col. Freemantle, who served for
some time in the rebel army, and lived
long enough in the South to make the
acquaintance of a number of the prOmi-
nent men there, has recsntly Published
3 book relating his experience, in which
he tells the following story, as it was
told him by the Right Reverend Bishop
Lieutenant General Polk. We strongly
suspect that Col. Freemantle enlarges tie
story be heard, or, what is more proba-
bic, that the military prelate lied, as no
Indiana officer engaged in the battle of
Perryville ever reported OHcially or
otherwise any occurrence that supports
it. The Bishop says:
Well, sir, it was at the battle of Per-
ryville, late In the evening--in fact, it
was almost dark, when LindelPs Bat
terry came into action. Shortly sitter the
arrival, l observed body of men, whom l
thought to be Confederatss, standing at
an angle to this brigade, and firing OBJ
liquely at the neWly-arrived troops. 1
said, "Dear me, this is very sad ana must
be stopp.d," so l turned round, but
could find none of my young men, so
determined to ride myself and settle the
matter. Having csntered up to the
Colonel of the regiment that was firing,
asked him, in angry tones, what he
mesnb by shooting bis own friends. He
answered with surprise, IL don't think
there can be any mistake about 1t | am
sure they are the enemy" EnemyP |
said, "why, have Onely just left my
self. Cease firing, sir. What is your
name p my name is Colonel, of the
Indiana (; pray, sir, who are you ?"
Then saw, to my establishment that |
was in the rear of regiment of Yankees. |
Well, | saw there was no hope but 60 |
brazen il out my dark blouse and the |
increasing 0bscurity befrended me; so |
approached quite close to hin, and shook |
my fist in bis face, saying "I'll show |
you who am; sir ! Cease firing, sir, at |
oncew l then turned my horse and can
tered slowly down the line, shouting in
an authoritive manner to the Yankees, to /
cease firing at the the same time l ex-
dissgreeable sensation, like
serewing up my back, and calculating
how many bullets would be between my
shoulders every minute. l was afraid to
increase my pace till got to small
copse, when put the spurs in and gal
lopsd back to my men. Invent up to
the nearest Colonel and said: Colonel,
have reconnoitred those fellows pretty
closely, and there is no mistake who
they are; you may get up and go at
them" And assure you, sir, that the
slaughter Of that Indiana regiment was
the greatest have seen in this war.
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Gov. NIerten erTnainnn.

The Indians State election "a kes
place on the second Tuesday in October
usxt, at which time a Governor is 10 be
chosen. Among the Union men there
appears 10 be no difference Of opinion as
to the proper man to I'll that Office. The
present popular, efficient, and energetic
incumbent viii doubtless be selected al
the State Convention, by acclsmation I;
if be is not At least, We mistake the
character Of the 1ndisnisns.
Among al the Slate executives in the
loyal Ststes--snd there have been many
good oDes-none have shown the admins
trstive talent exhibited by Gov. Morton.
he is one Of the very few who, from the
beginning, was able 10 appreciate the
magnitude Of tie struggle IN which we
were engaged, and be accordingly threw
s himself into the work Of organizing
troops for his State, with an energy and
zeal which has been universally admired.
Among the soldiers, be is universally
looked upen Is friend and benefaeior T;
and in the choice Of chief magistrate.
il is the duty Of those It hons to con-
suit the wishes Of The army.
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IrH1fs FROM CoLUMBIA.-We learn that
there arc . number Of csssa Of small
pOx in Columbia. Col Miner COM
msnder Of the Post, hes taken steps to
prevent its spread.
A Board of Trade has been established d,
and several retail stores opened, much o
the relief of the peoNle.
The greater part of the Female COLI
lege Building (Church's) has been de-
strOyed by fire. It was used as Hos
pitai
The railroad trains now run TO Duck
River, two miles from Columbia. II is
thought the railroad bridge over that
stream will be finished in three weeks.
Major John G. Anderson, of the rebel
army, IS in Columbia, having been
captured recently.
Almost all of the gallant 14lh NIichi-
gan Vol. Mounted Infantry, have re-
enlisted.
The vigilant Sentinel, edited by the
dashiDg raider, Col. Fitzgibben, pays .
high and just compliment to Msj.-Gen.
Rousseau.
The Sentinel also gives place 10 the
following call for public meeting:
IoE!-The people of Maury
county are earnestly requested 70 meet
at the Court House in Columbia, on Mon
day, February 1st proximo, to consider
the matter of Restoration of Civil Gov
eminent. Come one, come all. Public
addresses may be expected.
MANY CITIZENS.
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10 DE Elit0r Of he Providence Press:

teNtttNft~N
Mrs. General Helm, whose husband
was killed at the battle of Chickamauga,
arrived in this town a few days since,
having just left the Confederscy, calling
upon her sister, Afrs. Lincoln, on the
route. Yesterday she called upon the
commandent Of Lexington and requested
the privilege Of seeing the rebel prison.
ers confined in the military prison at
this place. The request was granted on
condition that your humble servant
should be present at the interview.
Mrs. Helm was accompanied by Miss
Todd (a halt sister of Mrs. Lincoln) and
another lady. They immediately pro-
ceeded in close carriage 10 the prison,
where l met them, aud ushered them
into the Office.
Upon inquiry found there was bat
one prisoner who was charged With
being rebel. l ordered him brought
before the ladies, who were very kindly
disposed toward him, asked him some
questions as TO where he hsd served,
how long, &c, and after exhausting all
their sympsthies on him who had suffer-
ed, bled, and almost died for the estab-
lishment of the Confederscy, he bluntly
Informed them that he hsd some months
since taken the oath of sllegiace to the
Federal Government.
The joke was too good to be lost but
they concealed their appreciation of it
long enough to bid him good day. Aad,
as I handed them into the carriage, they
burst forth into q marry laugh, saying IL
was yankee trick" and acknowledged
the sell, requesting me, in ioVial man
ner, in my next exhibition of rebel pTi IS
Oner to produce those who had not taken
the oath. Yours B. G. p,
Lieu. and Asst Prov. Mar, licking
ton, Ky.
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Kentucky senatorsI,Ip.


The latest intelligence from Frankfort
represents that the chances ia favor Of
the selection of Gen. Rousseau as United
States Sanstor, are increasing. Should
he be elected, be will be 8 man who will
do honor to the State as legislator, as
he has hitherto done IS a soldier. Ii
matters not where he has been tried ;
whether as State Senator, 3 General in
the field, commanding ; brigade or di-
vision, or as commander of district, be
has been found equal TO the emergency.
An attAchs Of this paper well recOllects
an incident in his history, which is
worthy Of relating, and which shows the
character of the gallant Kentgckisn.
At the battle of Perryville, when Nc
Cooks corps was suddenly attacked by
Bragg's whole army, snd the men, after
having lost three of their generals, were
wavering IS the advancing columns sp-
preached, Gen. Rousseau rode along the
lines, waving bis hat, when = shout went
up from end to end Of the column, which
suddenly formed again, and bravely
bade defiance to ct least three times their
number. We would regret 70 see the
General lesve the military service of the
country; but as statssmanship, during the
next five or six years, viii be Of greater
importance than military talent; and as
be could remain in the field a year long
er, seven il chosen, nothing would re-
joice us more than TO see him sent to
the Senate Of the United States; and in
selecting him, KsntuckisHs would evinoe
q readiness TO reward merit, at an times
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European rEatser..

The clouds continue 10 thicken in the
European horizon. Fresh complications
arise daily, and the Powers are all organ
izing with $ view to the approaching
conflict. It's said that Maximil ian has
finally concluded to start for Mexico, and
this may be sufficient excuse for the
withdrawal of most of the French
troops, who viii be needed in the coming
struggle. Every arsenal rings with ths
note Of preparation; and the armies Of
ST countries are being strengthened
The war which now appears inevitable
will be on a gigantic scale, and none Of
the Powers will be able 10 remain neutral.
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General Rousseau,

We had the pleasure and satisfaction
of shaking the hand of this young Ken
lucky Chief few days since, and his
frankness, urbsnity, sincerity and earn
estness of expression impressed us with
sense of respect for him, as q man and
q patriot, which the Army Regulations
have failed to prescribe. Congress and
the President can bestow 'istar" on any
creature; GOd'only can make man. Often,
during our military, life have we been
panied with submission TO he dictum OF
men whom chance and political faverit-
ism and intrigue placed over us; men
who, while sndesVOriDg to show their
power and Importance, but exhibited the
shsllowness of pampered imbecility.
Soldiers, like other men, have their
likes and dislikes-their love aud hate.
We are not, like the citizen, privileged to
give uttsrsnce to the thoughts that OPP
press US, nor relieve our hearts of feelings
that often make life 3 greater burden
than our knapsack. The Commander
who is kind, courteous and civil to those
under him, who never takes advantage
of his rank to crush, disgrace or insult
his subOrdinates, can achieve greater
victories and accomplish much more than
your petty tyrant who aims to brutslize
that he may "strike terror"
Our hats and voices are flung aloft for
such brave and just men as Maj Gen.
Lowell Il. R)usseau Columbia Sentinel
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m0fo C0nscFfptt0ns in ghe south
Il is well known that the rebels hayl
hoped that q dissolution Of our srmie
might take place, at the expiration Of thl
term Of enlistment Of those in the field
and having deluded themselves upon th'
subject, they counted from the middle o
April next, as if that was the date 8
which cur soldiers enlisted; while il
resIity, but few were mustered into the
service previous 10 the middle Of June
the great mass, even, having volunteered
months after that; snd taking into &C
count subsequent calls, re msy safely say
that bat small number viii have left
the army before autumn.
But the delusion was 60 pleasing, that il
was Rugged by the rebel leaders with te-
naciiy and periinacity which, to loyal
men, is quite amusing. In their fond hopes
they even ignored their own vulnerabilily
upon that very subject; they ignored The
fact that they commenced aiming months
before the North; that their men entered
the service, in overwhelming numbers
before the attack on Sumter, for terms
varying from six months TO one year
and that on the expiration of their terms
of service, they either volunteered OF
were conscriptsd for the periods of two
snd two and half years, in order to
place them on level with those who
entered The service under subsequent
calls for three years; aud as the very
flower and pride Of their army, is made
up from men Of this class, it is spps =
rent that the rebel legions would dis
solve before ours, If the men were allowed
70 return home when their terms Of SER
vice had expired.
After having discovered thst their
hopes relative TO our army were delu-
sive, the rebels began to realize their own
true condition. Oar veterans are re-en-
listing by thousands, and their thinned
ranks are being filed by new recruits;
and this fact the traitors ara at length
permitting themselyes, against their own
inclinations, to fully realize; and imme-
diately ask, How are we to avoid dis
solution Of cur army pa pertinent
problem, and on whose solution much de-
pends; but TO solve it, is not an easy
matter, by any means.
The loyal people and the patriotic sol
diers have renewed sll fears relative %
the North; by our dispatches Of night
before last, we learn that the rebels are
trying a solution in the South. But how?
Not by an appeal to the patriotism of
the people; not even By sn appeal to
interest, or feeling; bat by general
CONSUMPTION, for another term, of all
within their power. Used IS the people
of Europe are to despotic acts, they
would not submit to such measure but
whether the rebel soldiers viii, or will
not, we do not know.
The attempt evinces tho desperation
Of the leading traitors they know and
feel their doom, and are ondesvoring to
avert, or delay it; but they cannot. Next
September, or we mistake the signs Of
the times, will witness the utter sub
version Of the rebel military power.
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wAsnKaroN, Jsa. IS.

SENATE.
Mr.. Wilson reported back the bill to
promote enlistments and for other pur-
poses.
Mr.. Howe introduced bill to estab
lish bureau of emancipation. Referred
to the Select Committee on Slavery.
The resolution of Mr.. Wilson to expel
Mr.. Davis, of Kentucky, was referred to
the Judiciary OOmmitte.
On motion of Wilson, the enrolment
bill was taken up, The discussion on
this bill occupied the entire session. At
the close of the debate, the enrolment
bill was passed without important
amendments.
Mr.. Chandler presented petitions pray
ing for the Instruction of a ship canal
around the Niagara Falls. Referred.
A joint resolutions rendering thanks to
Major Generals Hooker, Meade, Banks,
Burnside, Howard, and officers and men
of their command. Adopted.
After the passage of the enrolment bill,
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The resolution insiructing the Com
uittes on Military Affairs 70 inquire in
TO the propriety Of exemptiDg acting
clergyman of all denominations from the
draft was laid on TIE table by a large
majority.
The resolution of Mr.. Cox, to appoint
a board of commissioners who can, by
negotiations, reach the Southern author
tiles with view to an immediate ex-
change of prisoners, and taking the mat
ter out of the hands of Gen. Butler, was,
on motion of Mr.. Washburne, laid on
the table by vote of 81 against S.
Mr.. Schenck reported the resolution Of
the Senate for joint Committee on the
Conduct of the War, with an amendment
authorizing them TO inquire into all con-
tracts MADE with any OF the departments,
and set at such time and place IS they
may think proper.
During the recess the Congress resO-
luton was agreed to.
Various resolutions of inquiry and de-
clared as to what should be the policy
of the Government on national affairs
were offered and voted on.
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Grcwsh q Chicago, Eil.-NoEthern
PraSPsrttys

CrevvGh q Cagcagos 1ii.-NOEthorB
PrsSPsrttys
When civil strife broke out, certain
papers in the loyal States favored sub
mission to any demands of the rebels,
however humiliating, rather than go to
war. The rebel press, generally, following
in theiF wake, predicted all sorts Of ruin
aad desoIatiOn to the North, as q re-
suit Of hOstilities and there was not an
enemy Of the United States, on either
continent but confidently expected bread
riots in every city, within six months
after the firing of the first gun.
The war has continued nearly three
years; the rebel States have been desc
lated; the people are starving and the
country is ruined. Bat not so with the
North. We have just had an opportunity
to examine series of statistics, relating
to the city Of Chicago, which may be re-
garded as an index Of those Of all other
cities and towns, and also Of the country
throughout the loyal States. The popu-
Iation Of the city, for different periods, is
exhibited ia the following table:
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A wreath was exhibited at fair in
Gloucester, Mass, during Christmas
week, thstwas composed of the hair of one
hundred different residents of that town,
none of whom is under seventy years of
age, while ten of them are over ninety,
and one is cententarian. The lady who
made it is fifty years old, and hiss been
four years engaged on it.
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Rrsonr az oNE or MoRaAN,s Mrr ]

RESCUE CT ONE OF MoRGAN's MEN FROM
THE OWEN COUNTY JAIL By A BAND OF
RsBELs-A notorious character of Nor
gan's command, named Dick Low, es-
capped from Camp Morton about three
months ago, and managed to get TO 0W-
en- county, in this State, where bis friends
reside. The Deputy Marshal of Owen
county, hearing of his arrival, immedi-
ately arrested him, and he was incar ce-
rated in the county jail His friends, it
seems, banded together to the number Of
about fifteen or twenty, and on the night
of the 18th attacked the Jail, overpOwer-
ing the guard, and effecting the rescue
Of the prisoner. They carried him off
in defiance of the citizens amid the will
dest shouts of triumph. From what we
learn, the Provost Marshal contemplated
removing the prisoner to Frankfort, but
was unable to do so On account of the
snail force at his disposal, and knowing
that the friends Of Dick Low could be
concentrated on the shortest notice. We
are also informed that the provost Mar
shall could have arrested the brother of
this notorious guerrilla and another rebel
soldier, some time since, if be had had a
sufficient force at his command We
hope the proper authorities will lose no
time in making every provision to pre-
vent the recurrence of such high-handed
outrages against the laws of our State.
The late proclamation of Gov. Bramlette
might be applied in Owen county with
pOod rpartlte - T.o1g .Ta,tyY1o1
If such Occurrences as the above cannot
be prevented in Kentucky by white
troops, or white citizens, Gov. Branlett.
had better try what virtue there is in ne
gro soldiers.
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Thus in thirty-three years = colony of
seventy people grew into city of nearly
one hundred and forty thousand popu-
lation; and to-day the population viii
not fall short of 10000.
To a manufacturing people, war is not
the greatest of evils. England was
never SO prosperous as during the Napo-
leanic struggle, with her spindles she sub
sidized Europe, and subdued Napoleon.
Olly producers of the raw material, who
depend on foreign market exclusively,
really suffer from hostilities.
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Broke Jail.

nv Teesdsy uissbt the 10Th inst the following de
ID srribed NEGROES broke jail IN Nashville, and
are nov running a. large, viz
HARRY, copper color, about feet 10 inches high
,reivhs about I6O or los ponds crime, larceny.
HOWlErr. blark bushy llair, about leet or J
inches high crime, assault and battery.
HENRl GAMBLE, about feet inches high, CON-
pexi0n yellow, bushy head Of har aud has scar or
larceny.
HENRY EWING, complexion yellow, bushy hai r,
has marks On hie face, apparently from small p0x
about feet S or inches high crime larceny.
BIlL the property of samuel Watkins, about s
feet 3 or inches high, very black, heavy set
crime. stabblug.
viii pey a hasfal reward Ter the delivery any
OF tie above names negroes 20 a. TIE Count jail.
JAS n. HINTON,
Sheriff snd JaloT q Ihyiison ttuniy.
LAMAR u lsef Sc
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Il is to be hoped that no State having
soldiers in the fisld viii neglect to pro
vide that all shall have an opportunity 10
vote q The approaching State aud Presi-
Dental elections. Men who have sacri-
heed 90 mach for their country should
not be deprived Of this most insstimable
privilege guaranteed 10 fresmen.
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restoration of civil Government In
Tennessee.


Speaking of call for = restoration
meeting in Columbia, the Sentinel says;
This is a step in the proper direction
one that should have been taken long
since. As men love peace and freedom,
50 should be their efforts in attaining
both. While Tennesseans remain in
different 10 their own best interests, few
will pity them in the miseries that such
indifference invites. Il is idle and use
less to speculate noig on the causes that
led to disunion, or revive the bitterness
its discussion would evoke. Il will re-
quire the agency of Tennessee's wisest
and best men TO restore her TO her won
ted position in the sisterhOod of States,
and no honest or sincere lover of her
people will be found TO throw obstacles
in the way Of such restoration To-day
she is powerless, voiceless in the nstiOD;
abused and plundered by friend and foe,
she is the prey of both alike. Had she
representatives in Washington who
would proalaim to the nation her wants
and desires, who would insist that Jus
lice should be done her people, The fears
Of confscation that now worry and op-
press the inhabitants would be dispell.
ed, and peace being restored, she would
ind repose in the security of that free
dom from military rule which now sears
and gals her.
None more than Us will rejoice in see
ing this movement successfully termin-
ate in her releasement from the woes
that now afflict and distract her, for
with her Liberation comes the happiness
long wished for by every sOl6ier--Our
return home to the peaceful avocations
best suited to our tastes and nature -
Rally, then, one and all, if you would
save your State and people from further
disgrace and disaster. "Choose you
who shall rule over you"
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o. S. Christian Commission.

CfHAPLAINS and others Interested in furnishing
- regiments and hospitals with religious reading.
are invited 70 draw atuitous supplies regularly from
tle stations Of the Christian Commission At Nash
yiiie Murffeeshoro, Tullahoma, Bridgeport Chatta-
uooga aud Knoxville Apply n pcrsuH, v hen conve-
nisut Orders sent by mail shogld stale the uumier
OF men and the mole Of Transportation. Adams
Express Company take packages 10 all poinis here
they have an Office. The special attention Of r1gI-
ments AID ceiachments lying on the railroad, both
north and s1uth Il Nashville is called 10 this oppor-
tanity Of snlpiy Of good reading
EnW. p. SMITH,
jau2l -lmos General Field Agent