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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04
GENERAL DIX AT sANpusKY--A sERE.

GENERAL DIX AT SANDUsKY--A SRRE-
MADE SPEECH OF THE GENERAL.
The sandusky t0hiO) Register of tho 9th
says;
IL soon being nOised abroad last evening that
ueneral DIX WAS in the city, crowd collected
a. the West House, and on Columbus avenue, in
'front.' OF 1t. The Union Hand, of Sandusky, re-
pared to the house and played several airs,
wheh the crowd, which by this time was very
large, began calling for "Dix," "Dix," when he
came out upon the balcony Of the hotel, and was
introduced to the crowd by Captain Steiner as
the man fwhO, early In the war, uttered that
noble sentiment; "lf any man dares pull down
the American flag, shoot him on the spot"
lie was received with three loud cheers, and
briefly addressed the people saying:
"FELLow CITIZENS; l am very thankful to
you for the honor you have done me. As ar
rived here late to night, am engaged In public
business, and shall depart at an early hour in
the morning, know you will excuse me II l
unit what have to say to a simple aoknoWl-
eugment of your kindness and courtesy.
II Will soy one word, however, on the subject
winch lies nearest the heart Of every loyal man
II mean the rebellion. 1t has been my conVic.
hon from the beginning that we can have no
honorable peace until the insurgent armies are
dispersed and the leaders Of the rebellion eIpel-
ied IRON the country. Loud cheers l believe
that a cessation of hosiilities would lead iAeVls
tably aud directly to recognition Of the inSlr-.
gent States; aud WhOn ! say this, need hardly
adj that eau have no part in any political
movement Of which the Chicago platform is the
basis. Renewed cheering and applause. No,
fellow citizens, the only hope Of securing aa
honorable peace-a peace Whlch shall restore
the Union and the Constitution, lies in steady,
persistent and unremittng prosecution Of the
war great applause and believe the juds-
him TO this conviction,
with these few remarks, and renewing the
expression OF my thanks for your kindness, |
bid you all good night"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04
GLORIOUS NEWS FROM SHERIDAN
ALL the Supplies Gathered in the Valley
for Lees Army Destroyed.

WAN pEPARTMEsT. WAsHIsdros Cry, Oct. l,
1864. Major General Dix, New York: The fol.
lowing dispatches from Major General Sheridan,
detailing his successful operations since the last
report. have just been received;
nARRisoNBURG, 20 p. NJ, September 90,
1864 Lieut.. Gen u. s.. Grant, City Point; In
my last dispatch informed you that / pressed
Early so closely through New Market, ut the
same time ssnding cavalry around his flank,
that he gave up the valley aud took To the
mountains, passing through Browns Gap. l
kept up the pursuit to Port Republic, destroy
ing 10 wagons and caissons.
sent General Torbeft (who overlook mo at
llarrisOnhurg) to SauntOn, with Wilson'S divl-
sion Of cavalry aud Que brigade of Merits.
Torbert entered Stnuuton on the Goth, and
destroyed large quantity of rebel government
property harness, saddles. small arms hard
bread, lour,i repair shops SC, SO. lie then
proceeded to WaynesburO', destroying the iron
bridge over tie south branch of the Shenandoah,
seven miles of track the depot buildings, gov
ernment lannery, aud n large amount Of leather,
flour and stores, 80, at that place. lie found
the tunnel defended by infantry, aud retired via
Staunton.
My impression is that most of the troops
which Early had left passed through the noun
tains to Charlottesville. Kershaw'B division
came to his assistance, and, think, passed
along the west base Of the mountain to Waynes-
boro',
lam getting from 20 to 40 prisoners daily, who
come in from the mountains on each side aud
deliver themselves up.
From the most reliable accounts Earlys army
was completely broken up aud is dspirited
kershaw had not .eanhed Richmond, hut was
somewhere in the vicinity of GorlonsVilie when
be received orders to rejoin Early. The de-
struclon OF the grain AMI forage from here to
Staunton will be terrible blow to them. All
the grain, forage, etc in the vicinity of Staun
ton was retained for the use Of Early's army
All in the lower part Of the valley was shipped
TO Richmond for the use of Les's army The
country from here to Staunton was abnndantly
supplied with forage and grain, etc, etc.
+. II. SHERIDAN,
Major GeIeral.
nAuMsoEBURG, Va, p. NJ Sept %, 1864
Lieutenant General Grant | see it going the
rounds of the paper that the Nineteenth Corps
was late in coming into the battle ai Winchester.
| was entirely unconscious OF this until saw II
10 the pnpers The statement was made by Il
l.. Shelby. wish to say that it is incorrect
and that this correspondent was arrested, by my
order, on u previous occasion for writing un-
| truthiul accounts.
r. II SHERIDAN, Major General
No report Of operations in front of Richmond
aud Petersburg later than my telegram OF las
night has reached the Department.
EDWIN Nj. STATION, Secretary OF War
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04
SHALL THERE BE ANOTHER DRAFT

"Fhe draft has been used by the enemies
of the country as one of their most popular
objections to the present Administration.
By ringing the various changes upon "Lin.
coins Lottery Of blood, where every man
draws prize" they have frightened the
timid, aroused the passions of the vilest of
men and in several cities and States have
melted the democratic populace to not and
bloodshed. 1t might be an interesting in
quiry what made it necessary to enforce a
draft ? What party is most responsible for
the war; We might ask did Republicans
fire on Sumter? Did Aboliiionists carry
South Carolina and other southern States
out the Union ? And since the war begun
what party has been most active in prevent
ing volunteer enlistments which alone rem
dered draft necessary What papers have
labored the most zealously to make the war
unpopular with the people and have thus
prevented recruiting without drafting? We
say what no truthful man will dare DENY
had Democrats and their various organs
stood out Of the way there would never have
been draft in a single State or single
town But on the other hand Democrats
have labored necessarily to keep men from
volunteering they have been opposed d to
the offer OF bOunties, while in our own State
democratic Legislature was willing TO nav
$500 to keep drafted man out of the army
rather than have him go and fight against
the Southern Democracy. Still more; it has
oeen Democratic influences that have kent
colored troops from going as volunteers aud
by so doing white men have been drafted ia
take their places.
The recent draft, however, is nearly
through with and we havelbut little interest
in 1t any longer. But the question comes
to be practical one, what are the prospects
OF future draft 1t is right here where
We would ask the thoughtful attention of
every man who thinks for himself. Is tbere
not less danger of draft if Mr.. Lincoln is
reelected than there would be IL a new man
should take his place Is there not less
danger Of protracted war if we push right
on With all our recent advantages than here
would be If new men should be placed at
the head of our civil affairs, and new Gene,
rails at the head of our armies Is McClel
Ian the man to push things through with as
little delay as possibleH Let his military
failures and his vast military blunders reply
Count the thousands killed in his battles
where somebody blundered." Count the
graves in that valley of the shadow OF
DEATH" the silent swamps of the Chicka-
hominy where by such campaigns and by
frequent changes of base" he has lost more
men by sickness and exhaustion than Gene.
raj Grant has lost. all told, in gaining ull his
resplendent and far-reaching victories. Does
any candid man believe that McClellan's
war policy would be what he once promised
that it should he, short, sharp and deci-
sive| We say NO. If you want to lessen
the probabilities of another draft, keep Nc
Clsllan in private life. AT the best slow,
his career is mostly memorable for its pro :
]Gious failures. We pity the party that
the contract to supply him with men
years campaign should he be sue
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04
MODE OF SENDING LETTERS OR PACKA-
GES TO UNION PRISONERS.

dES TO UNION PRISONERS.
Letters addressed to prisoners Of war al
Charleston or Savannah must not be over one
page In length, on purely domestic and private
matters-miltary aud political intelligence and
discussions being entirely contraband-and must
be accompanied by ten cents for postage The
envelope must in all cases be unsealed. The
same rules must be observed, OF course in send
lug letters to any prisoner of war, wherever he
may be confined, Packages or boxes contain.
ihg clothing, tobacco. pipes, writing materials,
and other articles of comfort, may be sent vie
Adams' Express, addressed to scare of Lisuien-
ant Colonel Stewart L. Woodford, Major General
Fosters staff, Hilton Head" 10 prisoners Of war
III Charleston or Savannah but none will he
transmttedtO points beyon until further arrange.
ments are made with the Rebel officers.
No luxuries, such as wines, liquors or any ar
ticles of food can be sent through under The
rules prescribed by the Rebel authorities under
any circumstances. The ARTICLES must be packed
comphctly Oh possible in boxes not over fifteen
inches square, with the cover attached by serows,
mud must not contain communications OF any
kind or nature. The accompanying letter or
letters must he sent by mail Money may be
sent by mail or txpress to prisoners Of war, for
which receipts will DO given by the Rebel au-
thorities to our Commissioner Of Exchange, such
receipts, when desired, will be sent 10 the PARTY
transmitting the funds
Until point ia established for the meeting Of
nags OF truce by steamers, the Transmission Of
packagea must necessarily be irregular aud un-
certain, but on every feasible opportunity they
Wlll DO sent through. No letters addressed to
civilians will be sent through.
II the above rules are obssrned there will be
little trouble in ensuring safe transportation of
letters and packages acrosa 4hs lines and deliV-
cry OF the same to the parties to whom they are
addressed. Otherwise it is doubtful whether
they get beyond Hilton Head.
Papers throughout the North are requested 10
publish the above rules for the information Of
those interested in order to facilitate tho labors
Of the Commissioner of Exchange.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04

DEATH CF AN OLD TYPo-Among the obituary
notices in this issue of the Chronicle, will he
fouad that Of Christian @. Klopfer, of this city,
in the seventy ninth year of his age. Mr.. k
was one of our oldest and most esteemed CHI.
zens. He had been an adopted citizen Of the
United States for more than half century, and
during forty odd years Of that time he has been
constantly engaged 10 the practice of 1.-THE art
preservative Of all arts" He was one Of the
oldest printers, If not the oldest in this country.
Il was bis custom for many years to take a trip
every season, and on Tuesday last, having pack
ed his trunk, be was on the errand Of procuring
q furniture car to convey his baggage to the
railroad depot, when be met with the accident
which Was the cause Of his death, Washi1gton
Chronicle Of Friday.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04
fCommunirailon.l
"OLR DAILY FARE "
Ma. EplroR

Ma. EDITOR;
Permit me in behalf Of the mana
gers of the Central Fair recently held in Phila.
delphin, under the auspiceso OF the Sanitary Com
mission, 10 say that the Daily Paper issued hy
them during the continuance OF the Fair, ,wa4, in
pecuniary point Of view decided success 49,
But in some eases subs,ribcra have failed to get
all their numbers, and in IL few cases | under.
stand they have iaied to get any. The mana.
gers deeply regret this, aud MI the more because
some oil the Mes. viz; e. 3. and 10 are out Of
print. am authorized to say that any Mum
bers other than those out OF print, will be cheer.
fully furnished free Of rnsiugc, to all who have
failed to get them, by applying to George W.
Childs, Esq, 600 Che.inut Street, Phila lelphia,
who also will return the money To any QUE who
has failed to be properly supplied.
II will be u source OF satisfaction to many oil
your renders to know that the proceeds Of th.
Fair will amount to over n million of dollars af
ter paying all Expenses. Little Delaware real-
zed from her Department over thirty.two thou
SAND dollars. Yours truly,
JAMES 5. DICKEKsON.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04

Nnjor Calhoun, Of Kentucky, Hon. A. W. Bene-
dicf. Of pennsylvauia, Judge Shannon. and Capt
a. w. Curry. The meeting adjourned at late
hour, with cheers for Lincoln, Johnson. Smith
ers aud the whole Union ticket. The grand
tOrch-light procession will take place on Thurs
laV evening
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04

The FREED sLlvss.-The Philadelphia NORTH
american submits the following as carefully
prepared estimate Of the number of slaves thus
Tar set free by the Administration, or by the
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04
Henry Mendinhall,
ANF.l n.t

The Hon. N. d Smilhers was thon introduced.
and held the vast auditory enchaned for about
two hours. HIS address was an elaborate expo
sition OF the Inconsistency of Gen. Mcclellan,
and his party on the great issues involved in Il Q
present contest, and a thorough and couviucii &
argument in favor of the election of Lincoln a. d
johnson. He was listened to throughout with
marked attention. Speeches were also made by
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04

CoAL.-ueo. W. Bush calls tie attention Of
purchasers to his supply Of hard, pure Lehieh
Coal, which at present high prices is uudoubted.
ly the most economical. Also to new and
superior article Of Bhck diamond, WilResbarre
Coal sep 50-lm
A CAnD.-To the citizens of Wilmington and
vicinty.-D. Chandler, Merchant Taior. No.
5O9 Market Street, now offers to the public the
most extensive and desirable stock of Fall and
Winter goods for gentlemen and youth's wear
These goods embrace a complete assortment Of
the tlest, down to the neiium and low price
article. Having been purchased carly and for
cash, are prepared to offer customers every in
dueemenl TO purchase their winter clothing ut
the lowest possible rates. visit for ex NINA
tion at No. 5O9 is respectfully oliciled Ii
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04
TIE EyRHIRa MrErIsa.

ia the evening, arrangements had been made
Ior grand torch light procession, and The Unien
campaign Club, aud other Union Associations
assembled In large numbers at their respective
headquarters, for tho purpose of participating
IN the affair, and demonstration would have
taken place which would have eclipsod any
thing Of the kind ever gotten up in Wilmington,
but Tor the fact that the rain still continued 10
iall rapidly. Tho Wilmington Bcasa Band, tho
Fort Delaware Band, and Band of music from
Philadelphia were present, to take part in the
procession. The gallant Union men composing
these associations, formed in line, aud marched
through the streets to the Hall, which was
already hlled to overlooking, aud hundreds were
assembled 10 front of the building Finding il
impossible to hold the meeting there, the pro
cession was re-fOrmsd, and marched to tho will
mlngton Institute. The saloon was soon filed
WIN an enthusiastic crowd.
ine meeting was organized by the appoint-
heh' OF Tue following oihcera;-
Ifesidsnt,
Washington Jones.
r,ce Presidents,
Philip Plunkett,
Philemma Chandler,
Jesse Lane,
Philip Quigley,
Joseph NJ. Pusey
Secretaries,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-10-04
The Money Market.

Messrs. HilyNrd & Co., bankers and Brokcrs
No. GIG Market Street. report the following quo
tatious up to O'Clock, r. NJ, yesterday.
u. s. d's Coupons, 1881, l06 "a 1868
u. s. Fivo.tweniies, lO2 a. 1921
u. S. 7-three-tcnths. log a. l07
Certificate Of Indebtedness, 9iSt@ 80
Gold, 1870 u 1872
Il. II. Robinson & Co., Bankers, corner of
Fourth and Market streets, report the following
quotations, at four O'Clock yesterday -
Ill 10.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-21

TIE BENEFITS OF SECESSION RULE
While Jackson, Tenn, was in the possess
sion Of the Union forces q year ago,
large proportion Of the citizens of the
place made no concealment Of their seces-
sion prOcliTities, while others protesting
either 70 be neutral or moderate Union
men, neglected no opportunity to betray
our soldiers, and TO furnish information
to the rebels. For several months past.
however, jackson has been in the hands
Of the rebels, and the people have had the
opportunity Of enjoying the rule they
loved 50 well.
The rebel Gen. Forrest, few weeks
ego, getting wind Of our expedition
against him, took advice Of his fears and
fed southwark with his command, not,
however, without carrying with him IS
many Of The cattle and other supplies IS
be could collect from the people, many
Of whom, in consequence of the thievish
propensity Of his men, be left in 3 state
Of utter destitution and starvation. A
part Of Gen. Smiths command, who
reached jackson in pursuit Of Forests
fugaciOus band, report provisions there
as excessively high, salt selling for 500
per barrel, and other things at like rates.
Such are The benefits of secession rule.
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suffers, Attention.
n. and N. LANDsBERs & Co., corner of
the Square and Market street. have on
hand a complete stock Of Suffers Goods,
which they offer At the very lowest mar
kot rates. Among the stock can be
found
20 dOz. grained Cavalry Boots.
II Napoleon
20 Butts Natural Leaf Tobacco.
100 Caddies Bright and Twist, d..
65 Sweet do.
90 Gro. Sweet Owen, fine cut.
100000 Best brands Cigars.
sc DOz. Wool Travelling Shirts.
% Cases Concentrated Milk.
20 Sardines.
50 Pickles.
20 Kegs Pigs Feet
100 Best Hamburg Cheese.
Also, Oysters, Maokerel, Spices, Apple
Batter, Peaches, Pine Apples, etc, Writ
ing Paper, Envelopes, Backing, Ink, and
q fnll stock of Suffers Notions, with the
best braads Of Whisky, Wines, Brandy,
6in-cocktails, etc.
Gall and see for yourselves.
A. & M. LASDsBERa 4 Co,
Corner Market Sc. and Square.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.

New YoRE, Jan, 20. - The steamer
Morning Star from New Orleans, with
Havana dates to the 18th, has arrived.
The blockade runners Isabel and Union
had arrived at Havana with cotton. TIE
gunbOat DeSoto chased the latter to Ra-
vans. The steamer Harriet Lane was
expected from Galveston with cotton.
The propeller Boston, captured at the
mouth of the Mississippi several months
since, has been made into 3 gunbOst at
Mobile, to run the blockade and capture,
if possible, some Of the New Orleans
small mail ships.
Banks issued proclamation for State
action Of Louisiana, February 22d.
MsjOr-General Reynolds has assumed
command of the defences Of Washing
ton.
The occupation of Iudianola is con-
frmed.
Vaudeville, La, was captured and
garrisoned by our forces.
The Eighth of January was celebrated
at New Orleans, and great Union Mass
meeting held in the evening.
Arrangements will be made for an
early election of msmbers of Congress.
WASHINGTON Jan. 0.-RiehmOnd advices
say that the rebels are rushing every male
from sixteen to sixty-five into the field.
Lees army has not received many rein
forcements, but JOhnstOn's army has been
heavily augmented. The rebels will
probably soon consent to exchange pris-
oners.
The construction Of iron clads at Rich
mond has been abandoned and the iron
removed to Charleston and Savannah to
complete several vessels being construct
ed there. There is IA universal feeling
Of terror and dependency pervading the
South, and it is very difficult for the
Government to stem the current of pOpu-
lar feeling against it.
The Committee on Elections have de-
cided against the claims Of Segur, Of
Virginia, and Fields, of Louisiana, to
seats in the House.
Immense deposits of lead have been
discovered near Albuquerque, in the Ter
ritory of New Mexico.
CUMBERLAND, ND, Jan. 20.-All is
quiet here; no demonstrations of rebel
advance. Early's headquarters are at
Harrisonburg, Va.
LEAvENwoRTH, J an. 2O.--Gen. Curtis
advent here is hailed with much enthu-
siasm. A great deal of property and
many lives were lost by the recent cold
weather On the plains. Government
freight trains are still detained.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 20-The steamer
Tempest and large number of Goa
barges were destroyed yesterday at the
mouth of Licking River, by the breaking
up Of ice in that river.
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AmusEmENrs.

NEw THEATRE.-Tbe great drama of
"The Cricket" viii be repeated at the
New Theatre again tonight. Miss Mag
gle Mitchsll's Fanchon is such = fne
piece Of acting, il never becomes stale.
The Theatre ia crowded nightly.
THEATRE.-Mr. and Miss COuldock
make their fourth appearance tonight in
the drama Of Louis 11th," Mr.. c. as
Louis, and Miss c. IS the Dauphin. Their
engagement thus far has been brilliant
success. The performances close with
" The College Boy"
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PUBLIo MEETIEG.-The sdjournmed
meeting Of citizens, it should be borne
in mind, takes place at the Capitol to-
night. We hope 70 see the Hall filed.
The question Of restoring civil govern
ment in Tennessee, is Of waste interest
to all our citizens snd they should not
be backward in coming forward and
participating in this meeting. Let them
not BE- deferred by the fact that informed
oilers, who do not belong here, have here
tofore seemed disposed to assume too
much prominence. Go and make your
self felt and heard 10 the discontinue
Of al interlopere.
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Cnsrom HousE. NASHVILLE.

CUSTOM House, NASHVILLE, J
SURVEYORS OFFICE, j anuary 20, 1961.S
Notice to Steamboats, :
All steamers running on private &C
count, viii, on their arrival at this city,
report their manifest, with the permits
on which goods have been transported
hiiher, TO this Office. On leaving this
port they will obtain s clearance at this
Office as the law directs. No freight be-
longing to inaiUiaaals can be taken on
board, until a permit is exhibited, OBJ
tanned at this Office.
All persons shipping from this port
into loyal States, are required to pay
five per cent. on the invoice value Of all
goods which are for...re-sale, which in
cludes horses, mules, &c, and l am the
only officer at Nashville, authorized to
lect the same.
JOS. R. DTLLIN,
Surveyor Of Customs.
Jan21.3!.
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The Boston Journal says: A friend
Of Gen. Grant informs us that when raj
lied recently about the persistent use of
his name By the New York Herald for
the Presidency, he said: Il aspire only
to one political Office. When this war is
over mean to run for Mayor Of GaleRa
(his place Of residence). And if elected,
I intend to have the sidewalk fixed up
between my house and the depot"
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Communicated.

AZ the meeting Of the Nashville Union
Club, held on the evening of the goth
inst, the following resolution was adOp-
ted:
ResolUsl, That the Nashville Union
Club disspproVes Of the selection of the
Rev J. B. Ferguson to address the Union
consultation meeting, tobe held at the
Capitol on the 21st inst.
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NASHVILLE, TEEEy Jan. 10, 1864.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 10, 1854.
Editor Of he Nashville Union:
While notice complimentary men
ton of many Of our Veterans, fail to
see aught of the Fifth Iowa Cavalry.
More than five hundred men of this
regiment have re-enlisted as Veterans
for the war, and are as far IS this city
homeward bound. Iowa, Missouri and
Nebraska contributed TO the organization
of this regiment. Iowa furnishing the
largest number The regiment was ae-
credited to her. The HFifth" is COM
posed of fighting boys, and with their
commander, Col. Patrick, arc destined to
do the country good service.
Missouri