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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-13
Fto.a yesterdays Evsaing EIition.
THE NEWS.

DOWN THE JAMES.
/ rou,or reached TIE city, yesterday afternoon,
that barges with reiniorcemeutS for Gsaut had en-
tered .he James. 1t needs confirmation. II there
were auy transports there il is questionable whether
thev really had troops aboard, il Is more than
plabsJis that Grant regards It eNpedcnt To send
reiriyrcsmeuts to sherman rather than squat more
aer I'm the trenches In front of Petersburg or Chat
ms The transports, il not imaginary, (Which is
not improbable may be intended tor this purpose
FRCM FLORIDA
A late Bre i'm Mariana Fla destroyed the court
house telegraph Office Finley store aud the Nickes
hotels The loss was very large.
TIE SPIRIT or Tue ARMY Or NORTHERN vlR-
GINA.
Tie selma Disr,tei ot'ths l6th instant, says :
..Wtis she people al homs are dism lily laue nting
srl urruuri1g against tbs fortunes OF war and the
decree, OF Providence, the soldier, who has sscri-
feed the IuSuries and e-dearmeuts of home 10 do
battle To- the cause Of liberty and independence,
viii Je found stsrdy Of heart and unwayering IN
III. aftl a our ultimate triumph. A short time
moe while ON our way from Macon 10 Montgomery,
v-l took a seat vita small party Of soldiers from
de Army Of Yirgiuia-sgbo bad furloughs OF in
da.-crce-ou their way 10 the loved ones at
nome. Tho lcPye sion Of the people, as exhibited
on the cars atthe different stations, seemed to sur
prise them and arouse their indignation. These
,--r---orn veteran, know no such word a' fall and
exhibit -v.sit aud power OF endurance we hope to
see a...sl into the hearts OF Qur people at home
Tor isr. years oar soldiers OF the Army OF Nlr-
esa:e L.v, been among people who have proved
roG1t 20 the grel. demand, upon them, and though
Vi--aia sill is s1turlIei with the blood OF her sons
ans. aelI5 made des5.ltion; above the roar oi
a.tirsr. aud cracking usmes, consuming her dome-
.-.-s 81. palaces tl- voice OF Virginia l, heard
..G.-s ue uJ.riv OF give me death" Coming from
such ava atmosphere. no wonder that the soldier
Rosa yac heroic ArmEot Firgnia. as he passes
tar.a-u Georgia and AIabema is struck with as
-,i,lr..at ,aI wonder.
CHARACTERISTIC oT CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS.
Ar eyewitness uayrates the following incident
...Ia tie fierce battle of P-rry~ile, the regimen
tal ,ci..s oi tae 23i Tennessee having been twice
,.sa-f down, aud three Of the standaFd-bearers
.-s Iafgr ". seized the cOlors aud called upon
81 a, men 90 ti.4v. Soou the staff was struck from
9fsasuI t sro,hsr shot, aud was lett too short to
,t..f -r the u,,,ei manner; but nothing daunted,
I. ..-..Iei the bouorcI symbol from the dust,
warped #, around his own body, and exclaimed
Tie. a.a.t shoot JJ.gr us flagstaff before it falls
again."
TIE C0NFEDEB ATE MAILS
osc b.e,, exchanges from Oh, south embrace the
..,.e5l- dg,cs-
Columbia 9TH. Charleston 4th Augusta SIN ;
N.e.r-I. to.JmtI, I,t ->,lauJa lst Montgomery
sI>.-i.. Selu,> 2J,n, Mobile 2,Jt
b Is a aff IucfIrr Il
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-13

free from yulgariSm resort TO clap-trsp proce'
,mre mis- lecture is amusing, interesting and vali-
able Ills ieSts are given in an ot-handed mshner'
aud do not seem 10 be -conventionaly stuu'ea.,
Usually on such occasions the audience are "e'ficu
before the end, but all appear sorry when artenus
announces that the lecture terminates hers inns
may be considered the end OF the entertainment
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-13

SPIRIT OF OUR SOLDIERs.-Our noble soldiers, who
constitute the bulwark of the nation's defence in
this crisis are exhibiting the purest, most unseltsh
patriotism. They are resoutely determined to
maintain the stand their country has taken to the
last extremity. We met With awounded "veteran',
in our sanetum on Tue sday after hearing the result
OF our efforts to negotiate for Peace, and in the
course of our conversation he remarked with a
quiet, determined IN amer, which showed that he
felt what lie said They hare already shed some Of
mn blood 1 am reud-to ofer them the balance -
another sallant boy, from the same comfy which
had the konor to give to the country the patriot
lust referred to, also remarked to US 81 have
neither property nor home, nor even kindred to
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HEApoRs RESERVE FORCES OF vA.,(
RICHMOND, Dec. 8, 1864. :
SPECIAL ORDERS !


No, l64.
The attention Of all officers concerned is called TO
nara oranh VI General Orders No "a curnt seres) from
these beadduarters herewith published The officers de-
gnoted in said order whether Of the line staff will
noy Immediately to Ii Col j. G. Shields, Commander Of
Conscripts at Richmond.
II cers reporting in obedience to the order above
ferred TO are advised to prepared to make their win.
Ter quarters at Camp Lee where they will be temporarily
assigned to duty and the ration allowed them by law VIII
III On the lst of January 1865 and at the end Of each
succeeding month Lieut.. Col. j. c. Shields will make
INNS IN these Headquarters of ALI officers reporting
arine their names rank arm or detachment OF service,
their pa 81 aud present duty and such Other facts as may
he deemed material to u knowledge of their military char
acter.
By command of Major General KENrER:
Az a. n r. II. CATLETT, A. A. @.
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A SAMPLE OF SAvA%NAH RrLE.-We find in the
New York Commercial the following paragraph,
which will show how delightful the Yankee rule in
Savannah is becoming
"a Savannah belle stepped off the sidewalk the
other day to avoid walking under the American flag,
which hung in front Of an officers headquarters
General Geary, military conmandaht OF the city,
Immediately gave orders to have her promenade
back and forth under the hateful symbol for an hour
as a warning for similar offenders"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-13

lCE MAKING. Mr.. VIM, Mehatiey, an enterprisihg
citizen OF Columbus, Ca, is engaged in saving ice
at the cataract, just below Girard. The water is
caught in shallow vats where it freezes, and the ice
is then put into square receptacle, where it is
pounded up, after which freezes into solid lump
Mr.. NJ is meeting with success, and expects to save
u considerable amount ofise
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-13
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. %, 1864.
NOTICE s hereby given to holders and Of Cert
fcates of Stock and Coupon Bonds issued under the
act OF Auguts 49, 1851 edecabe after the LIST day of jan
nary 1853 to present the for payment the I'd day
of January next at any time thereafter to the 1reasur
or G s. one the Assistant Treassrers G. $. or ray
Depostary OF the c. S. funds having been placed 10 tbe
hands said agents for the purpose Of redeemng spen
aock and coupon bonds No interest will be allowed CD
seth stock and coupon bonds after January lS6S;
ase-eoom SECRETARY Of Treasury
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rCIE Suhrcrfber haying engaged lhe

THE Subscriber having ehSnSeu snS
services of J. {. DISwIDDlE OF the brookand school
Greenwood Depot graduate OF the University oil VIZ
Cina in the schools of Latin Greek, Modern Languages
and Moral Phosophy,to open School at Louisa Court
House Virginia February 18Th, 1863 proposes TO tur
Mathematics for five months for $50 payable in Hour at
$40 per barrel corn g. bacon at % cents beef at IL l2
Board including fuel at $3.50 per month, payable in
produce at the above rates
70 3-3tlw5tf r. u CAMMACh.
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MARRIED.

H ARRrs-HARRIs February lst at Frederick ;
Hall Louisa county, Va, by Rev George d. T. Mortimer
Rector Of ST. Paul's Goochand county, ABSER HARRIS
ESQ of Powhatan county to Miss FLORA A, daughter Of
n ", Harris Esq, of FIedericks Hall
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fight for: but have my country 20 defend, and
mean 10 10 II 10 tie end" With such spirit anima
ting the-soldicrs in the Confederate Army how can
we fail To achieve our independence 2 We cannot
ERocbin1batn Re1isferJ
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HEADQRs RESERVE FORCES OF yA.,(
RIcHNosD sept. % 1854.


No; "a ,
VI By virtue of authority derived from the Secretary o.
War ali officers from the State OF Virginia, who
tired assigned light duty supernumeray or unassigned
are ordered report in writing TO these headquarters with
In thirty days Such officers failing TO report within the
prescribed time win be dropped from the rolls.
By command Of Brig. Gen. KENPER.
r. H. CATLETT, A. A. G..
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BILLING roRr ANDERSEN.

spite the spare wheels on the caisSons were broken
to pieces These field pieces, like the larger guns
were spiked.
SHILLING FoRr ANDERSEN.
FoRr FIsHEG. February 4.-Admiral Porter Is
ever anxious to let the Rebels in this vicinity know
that he is about and ready Tor action The double
cndcr Tacony opeaed lively hrc on Fort Anderson
yesterday afternoon. She made some excellent
firing, dropping her shells fairly into the fort. The
AndersoniSn garrison replied with yigor. M, the'r
sbots fll far aud wide and plunged harmlessly be-
meath the muddy waters Of the Cape Fear. Ere
long Fort Anderson will 20 the way OF Fisher
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Treasury DEPARTMENT c. :. Al
Richmond, July q 1854. !
r DAMS OYTHE SECURITY OF THE

L FIVE HUNDRED MILLION SIX PtK IENIIM
Z0NTAXABLE BONDS UNDER THE SEVENTH
SECTION OF THE CURRENCY LAW.-Deposits on
call will be received by the Treasurer in this city, Assis
tan Teasrers Charleston and Mobile aud the DEPOSIT
tariea az Wilmington Raleigh Columbia Augusta sayen'
nah and Montgomery and certificates will be issued for
the same bearing interest at the rate OF per centum per
annum and secured by the hypothecaton OF an amount
bonds 10 be SET apart by the Treasurer and the proceeds
when sold applied exclusively to the payment OF the said
certificates
The security AID convenience afforded to banks and
other corporations and to the public generally by this
mode of temporary investment and the enec oil the mea
mn II generally adopted in Keeping the currency within
moderate boundit is hoped will commend it TO the IA
vorabe consideration of the community aud secure their
P''"'r' G. A. TRENHOLM
ivo2-dtf Secretary Of the Treasury.
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r. tc previously pau
re
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Auction sALEs-TRIs DAY.

By Jas. ". TAYLOR, Auct
INESIRAuEE DWELLING HOUSE
- on clay, between 7sh and sth SITS,
f0r sale Bt Auction.
VIII be sold MONDAY. the 18th February, lsG5 on
the premises II O'Clock NJ the three story brick
ment the south side OF Clay street between 7th and 9Th
streets the fourth house from 18th street and al present
occupied by Col Maury. il contains rooms and has at
Tackled brick kitchen with two rooms all in good order
and Is supplied with water and gas Possession lie
had the 18th April next Take. tor Ices 10 be paid by
the purchaser.
Terms Cash. JAS II. TAYLOR,
feS- st Auct.
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treasury DEPARTMENT c. s. Al
Ui.I.nauI nafamlpr 1874
Ni"HIUHu I'tVeIHbtI T. IctF.
EYEN.T HHRTE TREA SURF

- u - n N - ~ - II
- NOTES.-ln pursuance OF act OF Congress, APP
uroved November % 1864 entitled IN act 10 auhorn
the Secretary the Treasury exchange Coupon Bonds
for Thirty Treasury Notes holders OF such Boies
are hereby notified that after the payment OF the annual
on presentation of same the Treasurer Assistant Teasu
rers and Pay Depositares las designated at ioo wi -
sue certificates therefor which will enlte the hoters TO
Common Ronds payable thirty years after the inst day q
ls bearing six per cent interest om the said
6T OF January 1868 payable the first days OF Janua
The Treasurer Assistant Teasurers and Depostaries will
make weekly reports TO TIE Register Of the Treasury
snr certificates issued their Offices wheieupon bonds
viii he sent forward satisfaction Of The notes
will be cancelled the usual aud forwarded
the Firs; Auditor. g. a. TRENHOLM.
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Treasurer at Richmond, Va.
Assistant TIeasurers az Charleston and Mobile.
Depostarses at Raleigh and Wilmington, n. c.
Charleston and Columbia. :. C.
4" Savannah and Augusta Us.
Tallahassee, Fla, and Montgomery, Ua.
Columbus Miss, and Houston aud Mar.
shall Texas DEBT
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RICHMOND WING.
HeHGay siern',,=, Febrasry rs. Ises.

T-sMs.-paily one year 500 six months. $50, three
mon.hs So. Eors less period slO per month.
y mWeekiy one year, SO six months, $40 three
months $50 ~ subscription received for less period
NV, Dealers isruished at $50 per hundred copies.
Si4ge copies b cents
A. .,rtisslasnts inserted in Daily and semi.weeky at
, q ysr s,,uar. OF eight lines or less.
Romttauces al risk Of subscriber
Al advertisements from the country mus, either h se
eOnpaaied BY the mouey saorler On soms business
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COR SALE.

TOR SALE
\ Virginia State per cent new and old Stock
n e. new and old per cent Bonds.
Tenn 6 per cent. Bonds.
Va x Tenn. and Orange x Alexandria Railroad
Bonds.
Bank Of Commonwealth Stock.
y c. s. Bonds Of several loans.
Gold and Sterling bought and sold On Commits
f.s-d&cst ''' RH. NAURY co,
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT C. 6. Al
DIcuNnNn let 10 1854 Z

TREASURY DEPARTMENT C. 6. Al
RICHMOND Oct. II 1854 :
NTQN-TANABLE H0NDS-JeO,O 900, 600
~ LOAN-SALE CONTINUED Numerous srplica.
tons having been made for Ronds II lie established price
of s35 aud interest upiey circumstances that ene them
10 favorable consideration il as been deerniredto con-
tnne the sale ~ the above price until further notice.
Agents for tire saOf these bonds are instructed 70 aet
ia accordance with this order aud the attention Of dsbuIs}
- @. a. TRENHOLM,
pei2-t Secretary oil Treasury,
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FROM WASHINGTON.
~. PRESIDENTS x1cEPTIoN.

The following washiugton-despatches are pun
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WE sCHOOL AT THE UNIvER-

TOME SCHOOL AT THE UNiSEH-
1T nj my school, Session ends on LIST OF July. Terms
500 Tor months payable in advance in family supplies
snch as corn -four meat, lHtter, wool, cotton &c. al
PRICES of 1860 Washing aud light extra and pupils will
P'O''NN JNO. b. MINOR,
61st. University of Virginia.
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a. H1TCHEsON,

A. COMMISSION MERCHANT
AND
DEALER IN GROCERIES,.
No 40. MAIS STREET
n Consignments, DC, solicited.
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- .nNEEnERlTE NAHs

oar b.s,, exchange, from Jbg south embrace the
following dates.
Columbia 1,b. Charleston 4Jh; Augusta SIN ;
Nae.r-I. toIJmtJ, I>t -,N,Iauta LIST; Montgomery
sI>t -,... >eui> 2J,n Mobile 2SJt.
The Confederate postal system is great nstitu-
-iy1-uortly OF tay days Of Noah.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-17
Telegraphic Dispatches.
s.roSrxD s1rrzzsI-srosrsr DAEYsrArs sssursL.
Ixsr Morning aepert see First Page. ]
MIDNIGHT REPORT.
Latest War News.
SHERMAN'S ARMY IN GOOD
CONDITION.
The Financial Policy Of The Gov
eminent.
From the Army Of the Potomac
PREPARATIONS FOR THE SPRlNG
CAMPAIGN.
THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK
z O TX T., @ ~ ~ + w - /.
Tone Of the British Press.
&c. 6c.. &c. &c. dc.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE SPRlN(
CAMPAIGN.
THE DRAFT IN NEW YORE
T. O TX r. Z O. ~ ~ + w -
Tone Of the British Pres,
&c. 6c.. &c. &c. dc.


NEw York March l6.-Shermsns army i.
in most excellent heslth and condition. They
have lived quite as sumptuOusly az they did OF
the Georgia march. At first ore quarter ratioBs
and other provisions were served, but the abuBd
snce found in the country soon rendered this vi
necessary, and now only coffee and sugar are
issued. every thing else being furnished by foyag
ing parties.
A communication was sent to Sherman on the
llth by courier, escorted 10y regiment OF cav
airy. This was rendered necessary by strong
parties of rebel scouts and guerrillas on the ap-
proaches to Wilmington.
Sherman's couriers narrowly escaped, aud we're
driven to make a detour of 40 miles They rep
resent the people dwelling along the route rs
strongly fayoriDg union aud anxious for the APP
pesrance OF the national army.
The Times w Washington special says that the
statement that Senator Harlan had not yet de
cided to accept the Interior department, was pre-
mature The president had bis assent before he
sent his name TO the senate.
The Commercials special says the opinion
prevails In we'll informed circles that the assist
ant treasurer of New York has been authorized
by Secretary McCulloch TO anticipate the pay
ment OF the Nav coupons, of 5 20s. at bis option
whenever, in his opinion, the state of the money
market warrants the step.
The Boston Advertisers special says of Gen
Grants order suspending all trade permits:
This order, it will be seen strikes down at one
sweep the whole army OF cotton, tobacco, tai
and turpentiue spectators, setting aside alike
the permits of special agents, cabinet minister.
and even the president himself Official records
show that'it will affect jobs covering over half a
million bales of cotton. l6. 00O bbls turpentne
5000 bbls. tar, 1900 bbs. rosln, and 100 .00C
boxes tobacco
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-17
troNs Sashsngf0n

WASHINGTON, March 10 Information from
the Army of the Potomac says that the 5lh corps
was reviewed on Tuesday BY Gen. Warren. his
corps is one Of the largest in TIE army, and in
regard to diseip lne stands second to none
The utmost diligence is exerted by command
ing officers in preparing for the spring cam
paign.
Passengers direct from City Point say there
was not even rumOr at that place OF peace
commissioners from Richmond. as was circulated
elsewhere.
The Vance which arrived there was Brgadel
General Vance, brother OF Governor Vance. oil
North Carolins, to be exchanged, and not Gov
Vance himself
Longstreet has placed a restriction On the ei
change of newspapers, permitting only date for
date; but some rebel editors say they viii en
deayor to have the order modified.
Mans o: our sick soldiers have been removed
70 City Point.
The following was sent to Governor Fenton
learning from him that be bad issued circu-
lar about delaying the draft
PRovosT MARSHAL GENERALS BUREAU.l
WASHINGTON. March 10, 1865
To His Excellency, Governor Il. L FeDtoD, Al
hany, New York:
Your telegram of yesterday is just received
| have not seen your circular about the draft
and do not understand your dispatch. No delay
that know of has been authorized nor is il
likely that any will be permitted on any Other
CONDITIONS than those heretofore stated and re
peated That ID the boards are fully occupied il
The examiDatio of vOlunteers-the delay to con
tinue so long as they are fully occupied in thai
way.
lSigned) JAS B Far,
Provost Marshal General
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Eorefgn seWs


HALIFAX. March l6-SteamsbIp Africa iron
Liverpool. bring dates OF the 4sh inst via Queens
town the 5th
The Daily News says: There is some pros
pect of shipments OF gold being made to New
York. owing to the aatness of exchange
The news by the Austria OF the fall OF Charles
ton caused much excitement
The London Times says the influence Of che
success at Charleston can hardly be exaggerated
The moral effects cannot but be most powerful
on the conduct of the war. Ii is seen that the
population OF the southeastern states are not able
10 oppose the march of the federal armies. The
advance from Savannah TO Charleston seems to
have been as easy 80 the march from Atlanta
TO Savannah. -
The Star regards the fall of Charleston as a
premonition OF the utter overthrow Of The re
bellioI
The Army and Navy Gazette says the evscu.
alton of Charleston and Columbia and the con
centration Of the garr;sons will strengthen the
hands OF Beauregsrd. Hardee and Hill, but the
confederstes placed in position of excessive
danger from which it will require greater genius
than ever Lee and Davis have as yet displayed
TO extricaie them
The purpose OF Grant becomes more and more
obvious as the campaign proceeds. He holds
Lee fast. and thus parslyzes the strongest army
and neutralixes the greatest force OF the confed
crates.
The news was published too late on the 3Oth
for the Liverpool and Manchester markets., but
the first effect wss one of dependency and cot
ton declined.
The Daily News city article has the follow
ing:
There is some prospect of gold shipments be-
inc made to New York Owing to the 1atness
OF exchange. were this to commence, thev would
probably mark the turning point 10 the English
money market
The Rebel ram Stonewsll continues az Fer
rol. watched by Federal vessels The truth of
the report that she was to take on board large
quantity of coal is denied.
In the House of Commons on the 81 OF March
Mr.. Shaw DeFeyre asked whether the attention
OF the government had been directed TO certas
minute transactions alleged to have been issued
by the confederate govern ment. with reference
to the seizure and disposal by confederate crui-
sers OF neutral vessels without adjudication by
prize court and whether such instructions met
the approval Of the government; if not what mea
sures would be taken to prevent their being car
Fied out
Mr. Laird replied that the attention of the
government had been given to the instructions
IN question and they were entirely disapproved,
Ii would not however be consistent with the
interest of the public service TO state what steps
have been taken regarding them.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-17
FRO nm San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, March l5.-The steamer Pa
cfc was seized by the United States Marshal a,
Portland. Oregon on the 18th instant. for carry
ing opium not manifested. She was released on
bonds by order Of General Wright, commanding
the department
The Nevsda sub military district has been
formed. embracing the state of Nevada and
the Oven river country, and Major Charles Nc
Deermott placed in command.
The Owen river Indians are inclined to be
troublesome.
Considerable excitement on the subject OF pc
trOleum still exists in Lower California, though
no definite results have vet followed extensive
prospecting.
The steamer Shubrick sailed last week from
Victoria with Capt Buckley and party Of Russian
telegraph commissioners.
Arrangements will be made during the winter
for the exploration and commencement Of work
in the spring
The 9Th regiment of California volunteers and
FIVE companies of cavalry are to be sent to Ari-
IONA, where, also, company of native cavalry
will be raised, sufficient to make. with the troops
already there. 2 800. for the campaign against
the Indians
battalion of friendl, Indians will also be
raised
call is expected daily for the 9Th California
infantry regiment TO be raised TO take the place
Of the troops in the Indian country Of Northern
California.
The frigate Wsteree is ordered 70 Panama to
tNke the place of the steamer Maria, lately des-
troyed BY torpedoes
The legislature OF Nevads have refused to Il
peal the act TO enforce contracts for payments in
gold
The difficulty between Turkey and Persia was
growing more serious, snd diplomatic rupture
was expected
In FIRE at Cons,snunople convent and a
large number Of houses were destroyed and l0O
lives lost
TIE Brzilisn army is besiegiog MOnteyiedo
], is believed the place vill soon be taken. There
vas great excitement snd alarm in the city
The army of Paraguay continued its march
through the province of Natamoras and bad
taken several towns