The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Fayetteville, N.C.) 1864-186?, 1865-02-08

now, re 'Ly +, make peace on terms hon
orable 20 both parties; yet; in the judg-
inent Of this House; while we shall mani
fest willingness to treat for peace, we
should not omit vigorously to prepare for
war.
Resoleed further, That in the judgment
OF this House, this preparation can best
lie made by using every effort. and place
at once in the army every man liable un.
der our laws. to render military service,
hy causing quartermaster, comnissary,
aud other departments to be administered
with renewed energy; and since Lee has
been made General in-chief to assign him
our best and most acceptable Generals to
command our separate armies; and by
ccasing to asltate the policy Of employing
negro troops, nie .sures which have divided
public sentiment, and produced much
dependency.
Mr.. Gholson spoke at considerable
qaength, and supported bis resolutions
Heincidenially paid Il tribute to the eff
cheney of the Press, which, he thought,
had accomplished more in aid of our
struggle than a hundred fold it's number
Of employees could have done If armed
and placed in the field.
The House then resolved in secret ses-
sion.
RICHMOND, Feb. 1st.-General Lees
nomination as General in-chief was cen
irmed yesterday 10y the Senate
Reports from the Valley represent
troops from Thomas's army passing over
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
peputations from the North Carolin:.
Legislature arrived here yesterday, aud
had an interview last uight with the Con
Observation-Disclosures .ts4-sstcee@=-'
. General Lee has issued an appeal fo,
the surrender of all cavalry arms, equip
mcnts in private hands, He says prompt
campHanee with this call will greatly
promote the efficiency and strength Of tho
army, particularly hc cavalry.
\ large public meeting was held last
nj ght at the Hall Of the House of Dele.
gates. 1t was addressed by the Hon.
Thomas Flournoy and several members of
Congress from Virginia and Georgia.
Great enthusiasm prevailed. The meet
ing broke un at a late hour. All the
speakers declared in favor Of prosecuting
the war until our libelt y and independence
is achieved.
CHARLESTON, Feb. L. There has been
no move of Importance to-day. Prisoners
taken vary in their statement of the enc
mys destination- The enemy are reported
burning all good houses.
MOBILE, Jan. 31-A special to the
Register dated Senatobia 30th, saws the
Memphis Argus Of tine Doth received
GrierSon's Cavalry, about two thous
a'd strong. embarked 1T Memphis last
Friday, bound up the river.
Schohelds Division had gone to rein
force Sherman.
The Canadian difficulty, growing on,
OF the release Of the ST. Adams raiders
has been adjusted The objectionable
portions of Gen. Dix's order have been re-
yoked. Judge Con~o!'s couduct has bee,
denounced.
The Brsziiian Government has denie.
entrance toa United States Steamer al
the Port of BAliia.
A general Exchange of prisoners Is ex
pected soon.
Lincoln's administration intends pur.
suing more liberal policy with the rebe
States. He thinks thd Confederacy ha.
reached point in its downward caree1
when the true policy Of. his Goyernmen
is to temper justice with mercy.
Lincoln has written to canby showing
the necessity of bringing out all the Cot
ton possible, as absolutely essential IN
financial point of view even if eontrabant
goo,ls should be furnished in return
The steamer Atlantic, from Mobile
with one thousand bales Cotton for benef
OF Confederate prisoners, has arrived a
New York.
Ex-President Pierce was hourly ex
pected at Washington. lie is said to b
one Of the Peace Commissioners.
Cotton, in Memphis, after deductin
Government charges, thirty-fve 10 forty
five cents
Large amounts of Cotton is going t
Memphis and much ,,shiskcy is comm
back.
e MACON, Feb. 1st.-A special diapatc
TO the Columbus Enquirer, from .dariar
ma, 3Oth, says the enemy landed a stron
force and came to Ricas Bluff, on Apal,
schllcola river, capturing a Lieutenar
snd forty negroes, on the 26th, and the
left
On the 10th the enemy were again re
ported advancing on Ricas Bluf-num
l ber unknown.