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oRLEAS. COUNTY.

Official information has been received, that
volunteers will be counted in the quotas of the
present call up to the last practical moment be-
fore the drafted are accepted and sent to render
vous
The several superintendents of Recruiting,
and the Clerk detailed to receive recruits from
Superintendents will continue in the exercise Of
the duties of their respective Offices and will re-
ceive recruits, as provided by General Order
No 10, and their instructions, until further or
ders
By order Of His Excellency,
J. GREGORY SMITH,
Governor and Commander in Chief
PETER 7. WAsBURS,
Adjutant and Inspector General
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

THB WAT TIE WIND BLows.-Walton's
Journal of Saturday contains the following:
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Sept. 9.
To Hon E. p. WALTON;
SRA vote was taken to-day for
President BY the officers Of this Hospital Pep
for Lincoln, 81 for Mcclellan. Much feeling
was manifested. l think it a fair test of the feel
Nc of the army. CSC. s. ROBINSON,
Capt Co. E, 18th W.
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ATLANTA

MASSACHUSETTS AcMCULTURAL COLLEGE,
The Trustees of the Massachusetts, Agricul-
tural College, having selected Amherst as its
location, have transmitted TO the Governor
and Council Communication stating the
reason for this decision.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

VERMONT has opened the ball, and opened
it handsomely for the Union, and for Abra-
ham Lincoln. Maine follows next, on Mon
day Sept. 18th. There will be no more cleo.
lions until the llth of October, when Penn
sylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Iowa will vote
The result in the six States named will ena-
bic every one to say what is to he the issue
of the Presidential contest.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

TAl VorR of some Of the larger
towns speak we'll for the energy of the
Oaioa eanvsas-n. Rutland, which has
poisoaoas streak Of pure copper 10 her quar-
ries, which WIS regarded with righteous sp-
prshsnsion by loyal men, has given noble
majority. BrastlebOro, owing in part to the
presence Of the soldiers in the hospital,
gves . clear Union majority of over Jiue
kusSred; and Mortified, which last year
threw a majority of ll9 for Red6eld, now
elects Union Representative and gives Gov.
Smith Al majority.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
FRANKLIN ElINII.

At the fremont House. - A18ls .-
Wednesday and Thursday, Au-l,-
nth, 1854
Al Rsndall's Hotel, Fairfar 9-
18th.
AZ Ishan's Hotel, Bskcrs5s' - --.-A.
gust 10th
AT Thompson's Hotel, Ea.t Berkshire
nes1ss. August 18th.
At WriEht's Hotel. Sheldon. on Thurs h---
18th
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
LA1iOILLE COUNTY.

18th.
Al Smiths Hotel, johnson. on Wsdues5s5. So
18th.
Al the American House, HydeTa-k, 90 T.s-'
sept. 18th.
At the Morrisville House, MorrisviIis. On 81.
Sep 18th
At the Mansfield House, Stowe. on SATURDAY
18th.
BY the provisions Of the Excise Laws. a., pes.
neg ecting 70 pay said Taxes within the me
specified MUST pay 10 per cent. additions -7
amount thereof
Taxes on Monthly Returns not previ7u't
will he received at the above stated -e.
places
Any individual can remit bis tax ty sn.t.t-
son as hrs receipts viii be returned. Pays
National Eauks.
CARLOS BANTER,
Collector n Third Collection District Ns-
Huntington July nth. I=14.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

LOYAL SOUTHERN REGmENr.-The First
te-'n ent OF United States Volunteers, Col.
D.-..'. nj, comprised exclusively Of rebel sol
ai's-, lbout which much has bcen said IN the
l-re passed through Troy early this morn
49, rrmaining in the depot from two t. three
% e. ..- iney were a hue boxing body Of
nd seemed in good spirits. Six hun
o.. q are going to st. Louis four hundred 10
Mis- ukie. TIER train Consisted ui Is cars
d.aA y two engines. A r, giment "a thou
il strong, composed Of men who for two
years Ind their best on the secesh side, is one
OF tie novelties of the war.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
GRAND ISLF COUNT.

AtH c. Adams Once. East Al1u--1- 90 '
day, August 10th.
At Eice's Hotel, South Hero, or rhurs-'' AZ
gust 25th.
Al Joel Aliens House. North Her. .l .
August zrtr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
Row AMONG lie GoLO SrrcrAroas.-rh,

A'N AADN1 4Ah peLD SPECJ TIE
New York Commercial of Aug. 81, SAYS
" Gold shows strong tendency TO recover tho
resent decline The fall created a strong .sbo.t,
interest. and tie purchases TO cover the short.
contracts have forced up the price Nllnv Of the
Gold Room operators ar unable 10 FIJI their on
gtrmcnts, and iustead Of falling are rcnniiat-
iu- Very l'r." amounts have been -, during
'I" .-~. two d4.> hy this process.
90 iar commercial houor 90, tine Gold Room las
.e1r -' Wy humii'a'ei yes;srliy and today bv
90. Ignoring az contracts Ihemethod Of settling
's.i.'- among tHe cfe4a'ors is TO submit the
BEL. 80 Oh" d spuriDis TO vote Of the room.
'asf n.'h.l nd a--itration proving ups,tisf,.,c-
D.. Qua! r-Jrt 10 blows is taken: Of which
n. ,aoi - s-ulement an interesting exhibition
o.. 1'.cd AZ the room this morning. If this state
Of 'n IS be allowed, the Gold Room viii become
% iiefo resort Of low gamblers
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.

At ny Office in BurlinSt.1. TUESDAY. V-.-
and THURSDAY. August 9Th. 10Th and ..--.
AT the Richmond Hotel, RI .- --. SO .--.. 3D.
gust kld.
At the Bostvick House, jericho. T1-'-ls. A--.-
I'D.
At G. y Hiu's Hotel in Milton. 1 E---=a.
AuEusr 9Th.
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hand, and received kind word from General
Howard
FIGHTING JOHNNY LOGAN,

commanding the 10th army corps, formerly Cen
Sherman's old corUs, is as usual in good spirits,
swearing-he is rather profane-that his skin
mshers are the nearest 10 the enemy's as
they are continually throwing turf and stones
at one another, and is very uneasy because he Il
not let TO take the main line o. the enemy ;
works.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
The New Assignment of Quotas.

Editor Of the Times;
1t sppears that by General
Order No 10, just issued by Gen. Washburn, by
order Of the Governor, that District
No. with 8, 1853 enrolled is to furnish SIT men.
"S {" $500 1915
The quotas Of these Districts, if assigned upon
the aggregate number enrolled in the State,
would be
Congressional Dist No. /. l,7l2 instead of ,5l7
2, 2,099 1904
g, I,347 l,545
1t will be seen that District No. 8. having less
number enrolled by 1858 than District No 2,
has actually to furnish, by this order, 2s more
men than Distric: No 2
The quota of Burlington, based upon proper
re-assignment Of the quotas f all the towns IN
the State, according to the revised enrolment,
would be, discarding fractions, 100 men, while
it is now actually called upon to furnish ia
Let us furnish the men, but will some genius
in arithmetic and ethics inform the people upon
what principle of right, what rule of figures
hitherto known, this re-assignment is made, and
by what authority of law. and what law
C.N.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

OFFICE or \ A. PROvOsr MARSHAL GEM
BRArrLEBvEO', VI, Aug. IS. 1851.
lCircular Ne. ISL
By direction Of the Secretary ofWar, men who
have served two years cUntul sly in the Army or
Marine Corps OF the l. ;. and have b,eu h1norahly
discharged by reason Of expiration Of term Of ser
vice, or otherwise. and are thus exempt by law
from lraft, may enlist In Let Battalion Veteran Re
serve Corps three years without Bounty from The
United States.
II. Discharged soldiers desiring 10 enlist in Vet
ersn Reserve Corps will apply % the Provost Mar
shall Of their Districts for examination and if f8urd
qualified will be furnished with certificate H. ira.
effect, by the Board Of Enrolment, and transporta
ton 70 the Depot Camp at this place. where they
viii be enlisted.
By order Of Brig. Gen. T. G. PITCHER.
A A ?. N Cenl
ROLLA GLEASON,
Capt and Provost Marshal. I'd Dist Vt
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

Sept. 5th.
N the Barton House. Barton. on Tue-la1.
9th.
AT the Irasbursh House. Irasbursh. on N-
dav, sept. 9Th.
Al Carpenters Hotel, CrsNsbur,, Thu-s-1.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

Al the West Concord House. West C-'
Tuesday, August 3Oih.
At Morris Moods Hotel, 6uildhau. on Ta1-'
sept. 81.
At the Island Pond House. Island POM. ss
sent "a
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
State of Vermont.
ADJ'r AND INsP. GEMS OFFICE, !
WOODSTOCK, Sept. l, 1864. :
GENERAL ORDER No. IL

In consequence Of repeated complaints from
various towns in this State of the inequalite. Of
the enrolment, and Of the quotas based thereon,
Brig. Gen. I. G. Pitcher, Acting Assistant Pro-
vost Marshal General of this State, on the 24th
day of August, 1864, issued to the several Pro-
yost Marshsls Of the State, the following order:
"Give notice by publishing in papers and
printed circulars, one 10 each Selectmsn, that
the enrolment lists will be open to correction to
Angus; 3lst, and that quotas will be assigned
lst of September, based on the revised enroll
ments
(Signed) 7. G. PITCHER,
Brig Gen. & A. A. Pro. Mar. Gen"
In pursuance Of that order, the enrolment lists
Of the several towns in the State have been cor
rected and the following are announced as the
quotas Of the several towns in this State, compu-
ted upon the enrolment, as thus corrected
1.-The following are the quotas of the Third
Congressional District
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

The surgery Of this army is reaching an en-
traorliuary high scale IS weapons reach periec-
ton. Men wounded in the head or neck are fcd
for weeks through silver or rubber tubes. The
following IS an instance % the wonderful cures
made by our surgeons. A man vita throat cut
from ear to ear was thought 10 be MORALLY
wounded by council Of surgeons /; but the one
under whose immediate care the man was
thought that as he WIS TO die De WIS justified in
trying an experiment for the good Of others. at
the same time having great hopes Of saving the
man. lie first commenced his task BY cutting
through where the two upper Tbs meet the
siernum, and through this Orfce for forty iavs
this man has been TEL FIVE gallons Of milk per
week, and sometimes his appetite required five
per day. lie is fat and hearty, and the surgeon
thinks in two weeks he shall have him able, and
the inside OF his throat so nearly healed rs 10 al
llw him,to swallow By the natural passage. He
at hrst introduced "a stomach pump, aad thus
fed his patient, and after few hours would
clear his stomach by the sane means. thus uro-
duciug artificial digestion, uutl il was 100 LONGER
necessary. \ silver tube is now u.-I 90 f..-l
him, and such is the progress made hv the med
ical department 90 these parts that half OF a
mans face demolished by bah or reice Of shell
is replaced by cork f,cc. and 90 a.u te na,b-
ing strange Co. see men in after yci-s walking
our streets with cori heal. ana De.. Ga. H.
bels have the advantage b.; us, Co.. a..s. Of them
were born with wooden heads
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

Georgia State money was qboted at 23O.
In Augusta the price of lodging was $500
and hsckman charged for two miles ride
$500.
In Richmond -four was per Dbl. $3.50 90
Ut had been as high as $3.50 Butter was
$l2a$ls Per ID, and eggs $1,000 per dozen.
Gold was % for one.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

EDN ~ VI. II IN ION.
Secretary of War.
& Baltimore dispatch dated the 9Th inst.
says Tire enemy are still Do Sheridan =
Irlr-. and a. far - can be- seen there aye no
indications Of Euly'- retreat uu tine valley
rae cavalry force which LETT Bipou's Store
Friday night returned, having a-certained
yAaj tie enemy are in strong force beyond
Tie uTequan.
Recruits and cJnvaiescenJs from hospital.
are arriving in great numbers almost every
lay, and being rapidly sent forward To- the
front
4 heavy rain storm has prevailed since
la-t ui-ht and still continues, making trans
p1rrati1u Of supplies % the front difficult.
DC was expected the enemy would attack
our position 10 Berryville yesterday, and
r-eraraton- were made at the field hospitals
i,r 1000 wounded, but We were disappointed.
Tine prisoners captured in the hghJ on
saturday number some 20.
There has been no fighting since Saturday,
and with the exception of little picket
,kiruishing everything Is perfectly quiet
A Headquarters Army Of the Potomac
di.rdtch OF the 4,h saws The rebel pickets
refuse TO believe that Atlanta has fallen
They have become very friendly, and ap-
proach closer Co our lines with passes from
their officers for the purpose Of trading ap-
Vartn'ly, but al having their pockets filed
with proclamation cd JEFF Davis Offering
peace and protection and safe conduct 10 de
,crtrrs The rebels hope largely TO reduce our
ranks ov this now dodge. They purchase
all the tat4bles they can get from our men,
.r... DE-.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

10000 men have reinforced our ga. fiHk. Zoo
command Of Mai. Gen. a. j. smith. who len
Memphis almost SIX weeks ago, and has pushed
through Mississippi and Ataama, TO spite of the
efforts Of thero1e.s. Gen. Swtl's forces dli not
reach to the ieii and rear ofAtlluti, as was ex-
Qec;ei, but 20 the light, enabling Gcn. Scnoieli
TO reach tie railroad at East Point which he
could NOT before do and hold ms position good
against the repeated assaults Of the confederate
forces, as bis line has been So euiechlcl ly
frightening. His right was within ole-th.rl of
mile Of East Point, and yet could not reach IL.
The reinforcement under Smith viii enable
him 10 throw force upon the railroad, and AZ
the same time he viii have a reserve 90 fan hlck
upon. Gen. Howard thought IL might be about
dusk when the rear Of the endorsements arrived,
and sat that time there would probably De some
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
Town OF BURLINGTON.
Lawrence Barnes Elected by ZOE Ma
jority.

jority.
We have the pleasure of announcing the
candidate for Town Representative, by a
majority Of 209-sn increase Of IS over the
Union majority for Town Representative
las. year. The total vote is unprecedently
large, exceeding that of last year by $50
votes, and exceeding the vote of l848 when
s46 votes were cast and Pangborn was elect
cd by majority.
The votes for several years past was as
fnllnHa
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
SPECIAL DESPATCH,
BY TsLEGsAFH TO TIE Fr- p..


~ AsHINGruN. t.s..
~ sePort. tnat an expedition D., n.,..
for an attack on Wilmington. or I'm,
raj Farragut Is t. move on the euen..
immediately, are without foundation. d.
first place, Farragata work in NltI.t
not finished. and, in the second raa
ccssful movement on Whining -
the cooperation Of the naval ana
forces, and just now 1t is more .a
send soldiers t. Grant and Slcus-.
in detached expeditions even 10 r..r.,..
sirable to rrpps-e-~ a. WiimIre-0
country will immediately furu.
last called for by the President, l-
concerning tins last lop-t.l.pt ...
Will soon be .,ratihrd.
The Chicsg, nominations uI r y
have created % profound .Hr,--
The Cony.u'i,u properly r.u- J.l-
Fall Campaign, end tae platform
as a practical triumrl of t.e r....
o.. Dsm7em'ic party.
Nearly 3Iu rebel l--,r-.r- ..r. .....
oath of allegiance here, ,acr-.
b,,r br,u sent north
W..a.--., So. -.-
W. ,.;..............
....-..-,i... .....,-y --.....
,-..,..... o., enter ..- 5000.
-....- --,, o.- -...
......-. .. r-..
r...,,.
army
wa
" D '.i.' '-.
NAsai,1F.'.--t
A Mobile disPtea o. N,la--
sty- SIX ot FI-a-a,'. ',-..I- ve-. .
in- close -o Dc River .eraai Wi--ia --
of the city. ita--9 -fy- r.l- arraa-en
have been made for au exchange oil, pr.-
ers ia Che south west
8 I.y1eltar-a dispatch -ays "..
since hI- movement began, .a7 CAPTURE
hundred pri- n.rs winch have been
Columdii, y. q.
The RE. mould S-AhaeI oi Iaar-.iss
there are now in Richmond 65l' I-'--
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

THE ELECTION FOR SHERIFF shall
proba bly, have word to say hereafter on the
subject Of the vote for Sheriff. For to-day it
senough to say that the County has shown
Its old and often tried fidelity to the regular
ticket. and has elected Col. Munson by
plurality over Flanagan of 55s
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

Rev. Lewis Francis, recently Of Colchester,
has accepted a call from the Congregational
| Church in Casteton.
Maj Edward R. Platt, Judge Advocate of
the Army Of the Potomac, on Gen. Neadc's
staff, has been ordered to West Point to take
charge of the Department of Spanish Lam
guage in the L. 5 Military Academy.
At the Commencement Of Oakland Col
lege, California, all the graduates Of Colleges
resident in that State, were invited TO be pre-
sent. Among the representatives Of % col
I leges appeared the following graduates from
the University Of Vermont H. p. Carlton.
/ c. T. Hopkins, ~; II. B. james. IS, F..
H. Waterman, Stall of san Francisco
Frederick Billings, Esq.. is talked Of l.7
Congress. from California, and iour-Gi,bs of
the san Francisco delegates to the nomina-
ting Convention are pledged TO bis n.miua-
ton.
Hon. Geo. ". GoT, Collector Of Gust a,
at Plattsburgh, has resigned.
-THE UNION MEETING last evening ~ the
Town Hall was very fully attended z.
Woodbridge. VI. c., addressed the meeting.
a very brilliant and successful speech. bon.
Paul Dillingham; presented an argument
against the Chicago platform and those who
accep, or sustain it, speaking with his usual
ability and eloquence. j. 5. Adams Ear.
addressed his fellow townsmen in reference
to their duties as voters. The Union Glce
Club sang patriotic songs
viii Mcclellan consent to stand on .he
Chicago Peace Platform ?'' is a question that
troubles the Democrats. II he does accept,
the War Democrats must bolt from the party
or stultify themselves and they know this
very well, and feel it very keenly, as they
are waiting for his decision. If he refuses
to stand upon that platform, how absurd and
pitiable will be the position Of party, whose
policy Is so craven and distasteful to manly
sentiment, that even their champion rcpudi-
ates it. In either case the party has a hard
pill to swallow The truth is that the at
tempt to unite peace and war policy is so
at variance with common sense, that no
amount Of sophistry can make it seem ut all F.
reasonable, or wholly conceal the cloven foot /
Of the chief operator at Chicago.
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PROTECTIVE
War Claim Association
FOR -N-EH7 ENGLAND.

IScoRPoRArED 1864.
'TIls Association continues 10 adjust and COLLIER
War Claims OF all on the lowest terms Advice
given gratis
Application in person or by letter should be nal
TO their Secretary,
U.TRACY HOWE
No. llRsilroad Exchange. Cont S1ua1e
Boston. Mass.
''S''n'9ep'- TO- leoS wlvr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09
News of the War.

The Baltimore American Of Sept. has
a dispatch from Headquarters near Berry
vile. dated sept !, Sunday A, NJ. from
which Il appears that Tcrbett's cavalry
reached Berryville at. midnight On Friday.
Saturday morning 'heY moved out On Win
chester pike, and at l0O'clOck were seven
miles out and still advancing The 9th and
10Th corps moved on Saturday morning in
three PARALLEL columns towards BerryvlIle.
After reaching Berryville the rebels at
tackled Crooks pickets in the town, driving
the from their entertainments The main
body Of troops in the command were sent 20
sustain the pickett. The rebels in force
charged them hut were repulsed. Our
pickets and entertainments were resaIned
and held. The engagements lasted from +
O'Clock in the afternoon till after sunset
Our loss was 300 killed and wounded. The
enemy's was much greater
Cook captured - prisoners and one stand
of c0lors, The whole army was engaged
Saturday night entrenching and throwing up
brcastwork>, and now occupy strong position
Heavy firing WIS heard saturday IN the VI
ciuity Of Bunker Hill. lt Is supposed Ave
rili was advancing
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CHIrTENDEN COUNTY.
Cor. Ii. Coz. Trsas. Consre"

CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
Senators. JUd9ss.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS.
lie published every Friday morning, containing
the news Of the week from al parts, interesting
serr~pondencs from the army. and local and
general intelligence.
TERMS
Two DoLLAns per year il paid absolutely in
advance, otherwise $3.50 per year. Single Co
pies 8 cents.
For rates Of Advertising, &c. inquire at the
Pm Psrss orrrcs, No. College ST., Burlng-
sss, Vt
GEO. VAC. @. BENEDICT,
Editors 4 Proprietor,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

In 1862 but one candidate was run, and
Mr.. Shaw polled all but AZ of vote of 5ll.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-09

Capt. and Provost Marshal. I'd Dist. VT
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-24
BY TELEGRAPH
10 TER-
EVENING PAPERS.
Items from Southern Sources.

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. %.
The Richmond papers state that an official
dispatch to the rebel war department of the
18th inst. announces Gen. Sherman at Quit
man, on the Mobile d Ohio Railroad, without
opposition, but will not be allowed to take
Mobile without a desperate battle.
This advance, says the rebel dispatch, was,
without comparison, the boldest movement of
the war. Gen. Sherman has from $4,000 to
10000 men. They tear up the railroad and
bridges in their rear as they advance. He
meditates no step backward.
Mobile, Fet. 15.-Meridian was evacuated
yesterday. The government property was
saved. Capt Adair, of Forests staff, has ar
rived here. Forrest was at Oxford on the 9th
he was confronting column of infantry 5000
strong, from Memphis via fernando, and
twelve regiments of cavalry via Colliersyille.
Sherman's forces, $4,000 strong, are marching
in close order, with Lees cavalry harassing
their tanks and picking up straggleIs
Mobile, Feb. 16.-Gov. Watts this morning
issued proclamation to the citizens of Mo-
bile that the city is about to be attacked, and
exhorting non-combatants to leave.
Pascdgouid, Feb. 16.-The enemy's fleet,
including the flagship, has gone eastward
through the sound in the direction of Grants
Pass. -Four more gunboats have just appear
ed, steering in the same direction.
Mobile, FEB. 19.-Farragut has not renewed
his attack on Grants Pass. His feet lies In
the Sound, the weather being too bad for &C
ton. No land is reported yet in the direction
of Pascagoula.
Maj. Gen. Scammon and staff have arrived
in Richmond, and are lodged in the Libby
prison, which is pleasing Offset for the loss of
Col. Straight.
Fiity-eight escaped Yankee officers have
been returned to Libby prison.