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LATEST.
FROM NEW ORLEANS,

NEW YORK, February 6.
The Steamer Columbia brings New Or
leans dates of the 30lh ultimo. Politics
we're at fever heat. 1t was thought that
John Michael Hahn had the inside track
for the Goyernorship. District Attorney
Naples WAS also prominently mentioned.
I. ]. Esrhart, was mentioned for Attorney
General, and Robert Montgomery for
Treasurer.
Psymaster Lawrence had been robbed
ofS35, ,00O, sbstrsoted from q safe.
The Columbia brings Havana dates to
the ID. Vera Cruz advices were to the
2lst of January and City Of Mexico to the
18th.
Report said Zscketecas had been occu-
pied by the French, but the Solodad denies
it. There had been q few skirmishes
throughout Mexico but no important
fighting.
The occupation of Guadalsjara and
Agnss Csllientes by the French is con-
frmed.
News from ST. Domingo reports an at
tack on the Spanish supply steamer and
several attempts to recover the town of
San Cristobsl, II miles from the capital
A council of Generals was held at Ha-
vana on the SOsh at which General Vargas
stated nothing could be done in st. Do
mingo without 10000 more troops and
that even when the rebellion wae put
down, 25, 700 must remain there two years.
Vargas is commanding General in St. Do
mingo.
It was stated by others that over six
millions had been spent from Cuba alone,
and that there are over eight thousand sick
now in the hospitals Of St. Domingo, Por-
to Rico and Cuba, also that no more men,
money or equipments can be spared from
Cuba, and it was determined to memorial
ize the crown to abandon the Island Of ST.
Domingo.
The steamer Cuba from Vera Cruz had
brought large quantity of arms for the
French, but finally delivered them to the
rebel agent at Havana, and an attempt
would probably be made to run the block
ade.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-08
General Banks Soon G0iBg to
Texas.
Active Operations in that Quar-
ter Expected,
Particulars OF the Fight al
NeWbern.
Total Eefeat Of the Rebels in
Western Virginia.
The Capture Of General Scam
mon the KanaWha.
FROM NEW YORK,


New YORK, February 6.
Tribune special:
II is rumored that General W. J. Smith
is to command the army of the Potomac.
General Butler is confident in his belief
that an exchange of prisoners will yet be
consummsted.
Commissioner 0uld returned to Rich.
mond from City Point fully convinced
that our Government intend to sustain
General Butler. OGId is in favor of the
exchange.
World special;
The Committee on Elections have decid-
ed in favor Of Congressman Rice, Of BOs
ton.
There are rumors Of new discovery Of
swindling in the Treasury Department to-
day. Six clerks, it is said, were dischsrg-
ed yesterday, and most of them have been
arrested.
Herald special;
The Naval Committee of the House have
gone to Chester, Pennsylvania, TO inves-
gate charges of fraud in connection with
the naval contracts there.
The bands Of guerrillas seem to have
vacated Fairfax Court House. A cavalry
expedition made q loDgiscout toward Blue
Ridge without finding anything exoep!
few stragglers from Mosby's band
The House is said to have been polled on
the whisky question and were found deter
mined to adhere to its tax on the stock of
whisky on hand.
The Richmond exchanges say that sever
al thousand Yankee prisoners are about
| to be sent to Georgia. Six hundred Of the
5000 or 1000 in Richmond we're in the
hospital on the 26Lh.
A gentleman from Wilmington informs
the Petersburg Express that it will soon
be impossible for vessels to get into that
port without incurring hazard almost
equivalent to positive loss.
The steamer Austin, from Havana, ar
rived at Mobile, January 9th, with cargo
of pork, gunpOwder, So, for the rebel
| Government
The New Orleans papers to the 29th in
elusive have been received by the Yazoo.
Considerable interest is manifested in
the coming State election. General meet
| ings have been held.
The Herald's New Orleans letter says
that our forces at MsdisonVille, are con-
stantly increased, evidently with view
to making it the base Of supplies.
Rumor says that General Banks will
soon embark for Texas, betokening an
advance movement in that quarter.
The people of that State are ready in
large numbers to join our forces.
The Times letter from Chattanooga
says:
Rebel deserters are passing into our
lines by hundreds, and open mutiny is
feared by rebel leaders. in consequence Of
the late Conscription Law.
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FROM CINCINNATI.

UINCINHATI, Feb. 8.
By an arrival from the Kanawha River
we learn the particulars of the capture Of
General Scammon and staff, and the burn
ing of the steamer Scott.
The steamer was lying at winfield on
the west ride of the river, when S5 guer-
rillss, during Wednesday night, appeared
on the opposite side, Is of whom crossed in
a skiff and took possession Of the boat,
capturing General Scsmmon, 40 soldiers
and officers, all of whom were a sleep.
The rebels afterwards burnt the boat.
All on board were paroled excepting
General Seammon snd three other officers.
The prisoners were mo Inted and set eff
for the interior.
Our forces had started in pursuit.
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Gen. Vargas Demands 10000
More Men to Conquer
st. Domingo.
Cubans Proposing to Petition
the Throne to Give Up
st. Domingo,
Further From the Movement
Against NeWbeFB.
Approaches to the City Held By
the Enemy,
tits Thought to Be Able to Stand
9 Long Siege.
FROlI NRWBERN,

FORTRESS MONROE, February 5.
The steamer Washington Irving arrived
last evening from NeUbern, with dispatch
es to General Butler, and by her is received
the following highly important news for
the Associated Press
Oa the morning Of the 1st instant, be.
fore daylight, the rebels made an attack
on our outposts at Bachelors Greek, eight
miles from Newbern, which afters dssper-
ate struggle, they carried, capturing
seventy Of eur men and officers. One
company of the End North Carolina white
volunteers, of C. H. Fosters command,
with a section Of ADgalPs Battery, and
detachments Of other companies, in all
between three hundred and four hundred
men, are reported to be in possession Of
the block house, nine-miles from Newbsrn,
surrounded by the enemy, and holding
their own against vastly superior numbers.
It is stated that our forces will be able to
hold out for several days.
A force Of our cavalry started out this
morning to their relief, but were repulsed
in sight of Fort Totten and driven back.
The rebels are in sight Of the city, and
can be seen from Fort Totten maneu1eIing
troops.
Our forces are resting on their arms
day and night, waiting for the assault on
the city. The fire companies, together
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FROM CHATTANOOGA.

" WAsHINGT0N, FeDFuAfy 10.
Private information received from Chat
tsnooga is to the affect that several days
ago, although there was force at Dalton,
the main body of the rebel army was at
Rome, Georgia, under Johnston. The lat
ter fact is accounted for on the ground
that either the enemy we're forced to 60 to
Rome for convenience to their supplies or
to prevent desertions, between eight and
nine thousand men having come into our
lines since the battle Of Missionary Ridge.
There is not much alarm at Chattanooga
about the safety of cur troops in the neigh
borhood of Knoxville, as seems to prevail
elsewhere, and many of the published &C
counts to that effect are characterized as
exaggerstions.
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PROn NEW YORK.
NEW YoRK, February

NEW YORK, February 5.
The Mercury asserts that Shormsn's ex-
pedition comprises the 10Th and 17th Corps
with $1,000 negro troops from Port Hud-
son, and that it is moving on Jackson, Me-
ridian, Montgomery or Mobile. The com
bined force will reach 10000 men.
The same paper states that General
Halleck will resign on the passage by the
Senate of the bill to make General Grant
Lieutensnt General, and that there will be
no postponment Of the draft on the 10Th Of
March. II also says that an order will be
issued this week, suspending sll the pay
of several Brigsdier Generals, one hundred
and f3y Colonels and innumersble minor
officers, for neglect to make proper returns
to the Adjutant Generals office.
Gold closed last night at 1891 with large
sales at the evening Boards.
The Empire Works in East Twenty
fourth strest were partially burned last
night. The west building, about so by 200
feet, was destroyed, and other property to
the amount of $l5O000 was consumed.
There were large number Of occupants,
all Of which, were partially insured.
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NEWS FROM FLORIDA.

BOSTON, February 6.
A private letter from Charlotte, Florida,
January goth, says a number of troops
under General Woodbury. had arrived at
Porta Rosa, their object being to cut off
the large supply Of beeves the rebels are
taking from Florida, which are a. the rate
of l,5OO per week. The expedition is
guided by Lieutenant Crane, who was
commissaFy in the United States Army
during the war in Florida, and who re-
sided there until the rebellion broke out,
when he was obliged to leave on account
Of his Union sentiments. Liutensnt Crane
says he intends to take possession Of Fort
Myers on the Csloosshstchie River, and
make it rallying place for Union men as
well as good base Of supplies.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

NEW York, February 6.
A special TO the Post from Washington
says some Of the friends of the President
assert that he will veto the Conscription
Resolution if sent 10 him by Congress.
A Nashville letter, dated the 23d, says
LOngstreet's forces, which have been heay-
lily reinforced from North Carolina, are
concentrated at Severille. Our oommuni
cation with General Park at Cumberland
Gap is cut of, but General Park announces
by courier that he can hold the Gap for
months.
The battle at Tazewel on Sunday lasted
some hours. General Wilcox was pain
fully, though not seriously, wounded. Our
forces were repulsed and fell back to a
good position, since which they have not
been molessed.
Our loss in the brilliant cavalry affair
was 100. Leslie, of the 4th Indiana, was
mortally wounded. We took 127 prisoners
and 8 guns. Skirmishing is constantly
going on along our entire line. Long
street is hourly expecting reinforcements
from Johnston.
General Foster is in direct communica-
ton with Grant and Thomas. No doubt
is expressed of ability TO carry out Grants
orders.
The Secretary of the Treasury, to day,
directed General Skenner to pay to all the
creditors of the Government, until further
ordered, fifty per cent in legal tenders in
stead Of twenty-five as heretofore. The
remainder is to be paid in certificates Of
Indebtedness.
$l0,000000i in one and two years 5 per
cent. legal tenders have been sent to pay
the army of the Cumberland. Sl0,000,0O0
has been sent to New Orleans to pay the
army there.
The War Department has received no
additional intelligence to-day from Knox
vile. The latest adTices received repre-
sent our forces there in critical condition.
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FROM COLUMBUS.
Especial to the Cleveland Leader.I

Especial to the Cleveland Leader.l
COLUMBUS, Feb. 8.
The Senate pas sed the House Bill allow
ing minors in the military service to at.
tend common schools, and the Miami and
other Ohio Universities after having ar
rived to majority.
In the House the Committee on the PEN
itentisry reported that Buckley Faunder,
a knight Of the Golden Circle, was i'm
prisoned in that institution by order of the
War Department Edwards, of this coun-
ty, who belongs to the Order, made infam-
story speeches, threatening that force
would be used to secure BIckley's release
unless it was ordered by the Legislature.
Resolutions were passed indefinitely
postponing the subject, SO the gentleman
from Franklin has an opportunity to use
force.
Gov Bro1gh issued an earnest and elo-
quent proclamation TO the people Of Ohio
relative to the last call for troops.
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IRON WESTERN VIRGINIA.

NEW 1OhKi FeDruary b.
The Herald has the following special to
night;
In the Field, Feb. 4tb, 6 P. M.-AfIer six
hours hard fighting Col. Mulligan drove
General Early from Moorfeld and then
sharply engaged General Rosser on South
Fork. We have met with signal and brill
liant success.
General Early has been compelled to re-
treat up South Fork of South Branch to-
wards Shenandoah Valley, in consequence
Of the vigorous manner in which he has
boen attacked and pursued by Gen. Kelly's
forces.
Our combinations have proved success
full in defeating the euemy's designs. We
have taken quite number of prisoners
and recaptured many Of those taken from
US. Our forces drove the enemy out of
Petersburg.
The enemy lest large number Of men
by desertiOn, and deserters continue to
come In.
The occupation of the wires with military
business precludes the possibility Of send
ing longer dispatch.
Weather fair.
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FROM NEW YORK.

New YORK, February 6.
The steamer Ocean Queen brings 1896,
900 IN treasure.
The Philadelphia arrived at Aspinwall
on the 20th. Her cargo went up on the
Moses Taylor on the 23d.
The steamer Golden Age sailed from
Panama January oath for San Francisco
The South American mail had reached
Panama.
Two thousand cOrpses had been taken
from the ruins of the burned church at
Santiago.
There are rumoFs from Peru Of threat
ened disturbance with Spain relative to
the murder Of some Spanish subjects in
the interior.
Peace has been made between Ecuador
and New Granada.
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RROM NEWBERN,
New YORK, February 6.

New YORK, February 6.
The Times Newbern letter of the ID,
says:
Oar loss is not heavy. Perhaps one
hundred will cover the killed, wounded
and missing.
Lieut. Col. Fellows, 10Th Massachusetts,
with several other officers, have not been
heard from.
The gunboat Underwater, captured un-
der the guns Of our fort, which shelled her,
set her On fire and she blew up.
The Tribuue's NeWbern letter of the let,
says:
Our pickets were driven in Sunday night
at Bscheldor's Greek, Deep Gully.
Lieut.. Col. Fellows, 18th Massachusetts,
with lis men and detachment of the 18th
New York, a section of Captain Church.
ills battery, went out on the Washington
road. This morning another section went
out on the Trent road, and was captured
entire.
Only 80 of the 115 Of the 17th Msssschu-
sets came back.
The enemy came on them in overWhelm-
ing numbers, but our troops held them in
check till the baggage and camp equipsge
could be removed or burned.
Col. Fellows, Surgeon Galoupe, Captain
Lloyd, Lieuts. Dory, COmins, Hill and Mann
are missing.
A detachment of the 18th Massachusetts,
Lieut. Conn, got to the camp Of Colonel
Ulasson with some of the 1924 New York,
at Bsoheldor's Creek, in time to help burn
the camp and hospital stores.
Lieut.. Conn saved the garrison flag,
which in the confusion had been left fly
iDg.
The enemy followed our men closely I'M
til they were under the guns of the fort
Our total loss is probably 20 or 3Okilled
and wounded and perhaps 100 captured.
The enemy's loss is supposed to be 10 or u
killed and 40 or so wounded.
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FROM TENNESSEE.

LOUISVILLE Feb. Z.
The reporter Of the Associated Press in
front Of Grants army, just arrived from
Nashville reports on the highest military
authority in Nashville that all the skir-
mishes recently reported are merely forag-
ing fights between our cavalry and that
of the rebels.
Gen. Park was at Knoxville on the night
Of the 4th in command of the 9th Army
Corps. Communications are cut off this
side Of Cumberland Gap.
The Tazewell fight was unimportant and
did not affect the general situation.
The following is just received Sunday
81 P. N and by its silence on other mat
ters corroborstes the above:
PowELLs RIUER Badge, Is miles east of
Cumberland Gap.)-Frem the Associated
Press correspondent Citizens repsrt the
rebels concentrating at New Market and
cambridge.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-08

NEw YORK, February 6.
The steamer Edinburg from Liverpool
on the 20th ult., arrived here this morn.
ing.
COPENHAaEN, Jan. 2O.-The Rigs Raid
has commenced a discussion, and all
parties have declared that unconditional
adherence to the November constitution
is the pledge Of the Independence Of Den
mark.
A Saxon battalion at Kiel suddenly re-
ceived marching orders, and leave to day
for North west Holstein. Austrian troops
destined for Sohleswig have commenced
marching and are expected at Keil to NOR
row
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-08

vOr of amending the Constitution, SO as
to prohibit slavery anywhere in the limits
Of the nation. This and similar cases are
butinstsnces Of the progress in anti slavery
sentiment made in Washington among
political leaders. Ever since the meeting
Of Congress q progress has been made
which, in the judgement Of old anti-slavery
leaders, is more remarkable than has ever
been made before in the history of the ma
ton.
Colonel Durbin Ward Of the 18th Chic,
lately mustered out of service for physical
has been restored to active
service.
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EXECUTIYF nRnER.
WASHINGTON, February 7.

WAsHINGToE, February 7.
The following Executive Order has Just
been printed and promulgated:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WAsHINdTos, January 26, 1864.
/, Abraham Lincoln, President Of the
United States, having seen and considered
the additional regulations Of trade, pre-
scribed by the Secretary Of the Treasury,
and numbered 81, 81, So, "a, 55 and sc do
hereby approve the same, and further de-
clare and order that all property brought
in for sale in good faith and actually sold
in pursuance Of said regulations 81, 81, 90,
81, So and Sc, after the same shall have
taken effect and come in force as provided
in regulation Sc shall be exempt from
conhscation or forfeiture to the United
States.
Signed, ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
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mIssIssIPPI RIVER NEWS.

OA1hOI EeDEu8ry &.
The steamer Atlantic, from New Orleans
on the 2Sth, passed this point this evening
for Louisville, with three Numbered and
twenty-five barrels Of molaPses and three
hundred and twenty-one hogshesds Of
sugar, with other freight.
The steamer Emma was fired into on the
9TH instant fifteen miles below Holmes
with cannon and musketry. Three shell
loaded with Greek fire exploded on board
of her and set her on fire, but the flames
were extinguished.
The steamer Baker with seven hundred
and ninety bales Of cotton, out of the
Tennessee River, was seized at Paducsh
yesterday by the military authorities, for
a violation of trade regulations.
A fire occurred in Mempeis on the night
Of the 4th instant, which consumed q
block Of brick buildings on the corner Of
End and Monroe streets. Loss unknown.
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FoRT SMITH. ARK. Feb. [

FoRT SMITH, Ark, Feb. 5.
Captain Russell, General Hunters A6ju-
tant, was brought here to day as prisoner
General Hunter is son of Senator Hun
ter, Of Virginia, and commands an Indian
brigade under Cooper.
1t has been recommended that Captain
Russell be held hostage, and the delivery
of Qusntrill be demanded for the murder
of Major Curtis at Bakers Spring last
Fall.
General Price superseded HOlmes in
command if the department of Arkansas,
snd is still at Longwood, west of Camden.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-08
FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, FEB. q.
Gov. Yates Proclamation WAS published
to-day. 1t shows that the balance Of the
men due to Government under all calls,
including that Of October, is but 4,459.
An adjusted balance, not yet credited, of
1924 men, reduces this numbsr to 1895,
independent Of this adjusted balance and
exclusive of old regiments re.enlisting.
Our quota on the 1st Of January was more
than filled as evidenced by rolls returned
since the last call. In other words Hi
nois having under every call exceeded her
quota, Wss not, on the frat Of January, or
at any other times, subject to draft.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-08
PERSONAL,

LOUISVILLE, February Z.
General Sohoheld assumed command Of
the Department Of Ohio yesterday, vice
Foster relieved.
General Boyles' resignation has been &C
ceRted, and he has resumed the practice Of
law in this city.
General Hobson has been temporarily
put in command Of the forces in Kentucky,
General Ammon having been placed on
the court martial at Cincinnati by order
Of the Secretary Of War.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-08

General CAN'T, in Philadelphia, express
ed his sstonishmeut on coming North, 10
find his old Democratic friends sitting
down just where he left them three years
sgo. Bless his soul that is precisely
what hiss old Democratic friends" " pride
themselves in. When they come to adjust
their spectaoles to read the history of the
United States to their grand children some
years hence, they will be astonished to
learn that there was civil war in Amer
lea, resulting in new snd better order Of
things. They are voting for Jacknon
yet" is the popular idea Of this immobili-
ty Of Democratic idea.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-08

Chicago is great place. They are Dor
ing an srtesiRn well there, and discovered,
first, earth; second, clay third, sand /;
fourth, blood; fifth, grease sixth, filth /;
seventh granite quartz; eighth, lead
quarts ; ninth, petroleum; tenth, indubit-
able Z" ile"; eleventh, Athens marble !;
twelfth, probable success; thirteenth, wa
ter fourteenth, Chinese curiosities; If
teenth, Ere and fall back.