The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-13
Summary of News.


1t is again reported from France that
President Juaiez OF Mexico has issued let F.
ters of marque against French ships, and
especially agains, steamers oI the French
Transatlantic Company.
The Papal Government has replied to
the recent mani este of ;he Commission
ers and Congress OF the Southern Ccnled
eracv. Cardinal ADtoncil states that the
sentiments expressed in tie manifesto are
entirely in accordance with the disposi
non and The character OF the Pope, and
that the Pope will not fail to avail fim
self OF any favorable occasion which may
present itself for bringing about peace.
A letter from Columbia, Tenn. says
News from The army ol Gener'l Thomas
hereafter will be received from another
direction. Marching orders have been is
sued and the whole army is in motion.
Gov Curtin, in his message TO the Leg
islalure, says that the troops sent into ser
vice from Penn. during 1864 were 81,
7O6, including 1856 enlisted men. The
whole number Of troops from Pcun. since
the CONNIE cement OF the war, including
the ninety days miliia,i 333 444, besides
! 25. 900 militia furnished in 1867.
The Comms sioner OF lnteinal Reven-
ue has decided that stamps need not be
affixed TO photographs when an injury is
caused. thereby. The photographers are
required to keep an account Of all pict-
ures made and sold of this class, the same
to be furnished the Department every
month, with the number OF stamps re-
quired for photographs affixed thereto.
A disp itch from Courtlagd, Ala, states
that our cavalry under Sieadman had
burned Hoods pontoon train. capturing
600 mu es and 100 wagons. The report
is that Hood is to retire TO Tuscaloosa to
re-organize his army.
The Richmond papers announce the
death by paralysis, o. Gen Sterling Price.
The Secretary OF War has gone 10 For.
tress Monroe, Hilton Head and Savannah,
to consult with Gems. Grant, Foster and
Sherman, on important matters relating
to the service. The supplies and the ex
change OF prisoners, the organization OF
colored troops, raising the blockade OF
Savannah, and opening it TO free trade,
the seizure of rebel property and products
will be among the subjects OF considera,
ton.
, Richmond papers Of the Alb inst. report
Sherman's cavalry across the Savannah
river, and as far on the way to Charles
G ton as Hardeevllt, 90 miles sorth OF SR
a vannah.
The Painesvile Telegraph says lha
she patriotic township of Kirkland hat
filed its quota under the last call OF tht
. President. Good for Kirkland.
\ Official correspondence has passed be
d tween Sec. Sewsrd and the Brazilian Min
n lister OF State, relative to the capture o
" the Florida, which probably amicably set
: ties the matter Seward announces tina
Capt. Collins OF the Wachusett has beer
ordered before a court martial, and tn,
= American consul al Bahai, who was in
r. strumental 10 having the Florida cap
r tured in that port, will be dismissed, aut
{ that the prisoners captured with the Flor
r ida, having been uniawfully brought int
s the custody Of the Government, are no
= therefore subject to the punishment the,
y deserve, and will be set at liberty, with
!. hazard of recapture when beyond the ju
r. risdiction Of this Government.
= The Tribune says, Blair, Sen, is no,
d in Richmond, and goes especially to Sc
o what can be done in the way OF peace
u That paper don't think he will succeed
3 and urges the filling up our army, an
y making short work of the rebellion. Nj
"a Blair is not clothed with any power fror
|. the Government, but we infer is author
r. zed to ascertain whether any true peac
o; is now attainable. ..'
rs Thomas is about TO move upon what
's' yet left of Hoods forces. They are no.
'e in Mississippi about south OF Corinth.-
20 Their losses, though large, are not onl
m immense, but have not been exaggerate
ns when they are statad at over 10000.
b. Late rebel papers show that Davis hi
OF now on his hands a quarrel with the Go
ng ernors OF Miss, A'a., and Ga.
ID MONTREAL, Jaa. THE Court decide
|" that i, had jurisdiction in the case Of Il
81. Adams raiders, and the case will pr
H. coed.
co, o=rTbo Jondon T,mes soes nothing
"a the Presidents late message at which En-
. land may take alarm except it be tho re
or ommcndation that the armament on o
oo lakes and northern frontier be increase
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