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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

New York, Jan. ia letter from Geo.
Saward, Esq, Secretary and General Su-
perintendent of the Atlantic Telegraph
Company, to Cyrus w. Field, after alluding
to the absolute electrical perfection of the
cable now being manufactured, states the
amount completed up to the 30th of De-
cember at $50 miles. The cable is now be-
ing manufactured at the rate of eighty
miles per week, without hurry and without
night work. 1t will be finished by the
end of the first week in june
There are two tanks on board the Great
Eastern for the stowage of the cable, and
the third is rapidly progressing. There is
no reason to doubt that the cable will all
be on board, and the great ship ready for
sea, with every appliance of the kind in
the best order, during the month of June
Mr.. Saward has no doubt that the cable will
be successfully laid and worked.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
Blair Arrived ntRic,,mona.

New YORK, Jan. 15.-The Richmond Dis
patch has the following:
Francis Blair, Sr., the Yankee Peace Com
missioner. arrived in this city late Wednes-
day NIGHT. attended, by a servant. Mr..
of Fort Harrison, held by the City
Battalion. lie was delayed several
hours on our lines, waiting for a permit to
come to the city, which was not procured
till late hour of the night. Since his ar
rival he has been kept, or has kept himself,
from the public eye, and his movements and
whereabouts are shrouded in mystery. lie
Is believed to be lodged at the Spottswood
Hotel, and we think there is little doubt
That lie is there, though his name does not
appear on the register. He has been met
by several Of his old acquaintance. and
their meetings were characterized by
the utmost cordiality on both sides
He is said to have had interviews with the
chief executive officers of the Government.
What passed at these interviews we need
not expect to know until Mr.. Blair returns
to the United States, when everything will
be published in full in the New York Trib-
une and other New York papers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The Richmond
Enquirer of Friday, 18th, contains the fol-
lowing from the Mobile Advocate:
The Yankees, about 1000 strong, are at
Franklin Mills, on Dog river, without trans
portation. Their supplies are received by
way of Dog river. Owing to the formation
of the country their position is unassala-
BILE. Our forces are in the proper position
to thwart any move they.may make. In a
skirmish the other day two or three Yam
KEGS were killed and five captured.
On Sunday last, says the Charleston Mer-
curry, the Yankees, in unknown force, are
reported to have crossed New river, on the
road to Grahamsville. Their main body,
however, is still in the neighborhood OF
Hardeevile. AS yet their object is not de-
veloped, but Wheeler is closely watching
their movements.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
The Tennessee Convention.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 14.-The Commercials
Nashville dispatch says the convention
unanimously passed resolution declaring
slavery forever abolished and prohibited
throughout the State; also resolution pro-
hibiting the Legislature from recognizing
right of property in man, forbidding COM
pensation to be made to owners, abrogating
the declaration of State Independence the
military league made in 1861 with the Con-
federate States, and all laws and ordinances
ptade in pursuance of them. All officers
appointed by the acting Governor since his
accession to Office are confirmed. The
propositions are to be submitted to the peo-
pie for ratification, February 22d and on
March 4th, an election is to be held for
Governor and Legislature.
Nearly three hundred delegates partci-
pated in the final vote. The greatest har-
mony and good feeling prevailed through
out. ParsOn Brownlow is the unanimous
choice of the convention for the next Gov
ernor.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
Cleveland Market.

Of f. e bsl: Xxx Re. red at sICsS zsso
being good TO choice. = ~ Z ffEf
WHEAT-Sales car No. red from store at q u;
car No. 2 red at $l0j.
C0RN-Quiet at 81 ~ for No. l old shelled from
store; new shelled neglected and nominal
OATS-ln light inquiry, but firm at $50 from
store. r
RYE-Steady at 81 80 from store. ,nl9oqso11
BARLEY-Dull and unchanged.
DRESSED H0GS-Packers maintain quotations
at l424l9l5c for average of 200 lbs.
,POkK-Clear S42 90; $40 for No. mess; e3s 90 fer
NO2 mess.
7BEEF-Firm but quiet. at sis 90 for city packed
mess.
'LARD-Saes 1000 brls city steam rendered at $40
in tierces and 25c in kegs.
oBUTTER-Q Quiet at 4sS4c for Western Reserve:
!, CHEESE Quiet but firm. Good to prime Western
Reserve lSG20c. ... . :
EGGSmQute ard nominal at s79sscA iJ!13I
HlGHWlNES-Quiet but shade frmer. Sales
Of 20 brs at 81 20. ''i 'I 7fT'- ,f7'I
.ALC0HOL-Stesdy at q 1904 "A for o. per cent.
Neutral Proof Spirits 90 3sdD2 40. 7lfvt'
SlEDS-Sales 65 hush Clover sA so per bush Of
6olbs. TimotiTy Sc O0s625 '" -'''7' iO-u7
,BEANS-Steady at % 0O92 % for new medium
| white, 50 80 for old do. 20 -"Vlt
| HIRED APPLES-The demand is good and the
market very firm at l3c, pay for packages. ''ii9A
/ DRIED PEACHES-ln good demand and scarce.
Sales at 30932c for unpeeled, and 42c for peeled.
FEATHERS-Nice live goose Feathers are held at
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
A Refngec from Ricl,mond.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-A refugee,
who left Richmond two weeks ago, says
the report that Lee has sent troops to meet
Sherman in South Carolina is confirmed,
but the knowledge of all military move
ments was so well kept that it is not known
in the rebel army what troops, nor the
number, that have gone, althoughit is now
three weeks since they started. The upper
classes among the people of Richmond pro-
fess to be confident of the success Of the
COnfederacy, but the poorer classes, who
have severely felt the effect of the depreci-
ated currency, are heartily sick and tired of
the war, and are anxious for any mode OF
relief.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

PRESENTATION OF REBEL FLAGs.-The
5Sttr Ohio (Col. Bausenwein'sol old regiment J
marched into the city on Saturday from
Camp Chase, under the command of Lieut..
Col. f. p. Jackson, for the purpose of pre-
senting to the Governor two rebel flags,
captured by the regiment, to be kept as
trophies in the State Capitol. One of them
is the flag of the 3lst Louisiana regiment,
taken at Milliken's Bend, and the other a
flag also belonging to a Louisiana regiment,
taken Feb. Is, 1862, at Fort Donelson. The
presentation was made by Col. Jackson on
behalf of the regiment, and appropriate
speeches were made by him and Governor
Brough.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
Druggists keep this wine.
A Positive and Interesting Fact.

A Positive and Interesting Fact.
-"Facts are stubborn things" no matter
where found. 1t is positive and at the
same time most interesting fact, that our
sick soldiers, who are so fortunate as to ob-
tain bottle of PINKERToN's WAHoo AND
CALIsAYA BrrTERs, gain strength much
faster, and are sooner able to do duty on
the battlefield, than those who are de-
'prived of them. This is owing to tire stub
born fact that these Bitters are the greatest
renovator and purifier of the blood ever be-
fore offered to the public. This is no idle
talk. No one ever used these Bitters but
was highly delighted with the beneficial
results arising from their daily use. We
are glad to learn that steps are being taken
to supply the sick soldiers in our camps
and hospitals with these Bitters. 1t is a
humane and benevolent object. Druggists
and wholesale dealers always have these
Bitters for sale. The genuine article has
the name of Jacob Pinkerton blown on
each bottle.
For sale by j. III. BarcusyE Co.. Steinberg-
er, Fairchild q Co., and G.. Roberts & Co.,
Druggists. jau0-2w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
News From Savannah.

New YORK, Jan. l4.-The Herald's Sa-
vannah correspondent of the 9Th represents
affairs in the city quiet and unchanged, and
reiterates the reports of yesterday relative
to movements among the citizens of Savan-
nah for reunion. The correspondent says
they need confirmation.
Nearly all the traders of Savannah had
taken the oath Of allegiance. Great suffer-
ing among the poor still continued, and to
a considerable degree among the wealthy.
Gen. Sherman's entire army is being re-
clothed and equipped.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

Hcstiiities 10 Cause.-The President
Takes Senator FOOte Under His
Protection.

New York, Jan. 14.-The Tribune's
Washington special gives it az the opinion
of an old head at peace negotiations, that a
cessation of hostilities preliminary to for
NAL negotiations will take place within ten
days. Tomorrow the hand of a new peace
maker will fall heavily on JEFF. Davis OBJ
stinacy.
1t is understood the President has declar-
ed If Senator Foote is harmed by the rebels
he will bring five of the most distinguished
rebel prisoners in our hands to grief. Our
cavalry have been ordered to pursue Foote's
captors.
The Tribune announces the release of its
correspondent, Mr.. Richardson, who has
been held by the rebels over Is months.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
How the .BuniOr Reserves were
CApturcN.

New YORK, Jan 1.-THE Wilmington
journal explains how the Junior Reserves
of North Carolina were captured before Ft.
Fisher. 1t appears that a Yankee Captain,
with five men, met 150 men of the Re-
serves under Major Reese, and commanded
the Major to surrender, telling him there
was no use resisting, as he was surrounded.
A Lieutenant refused to surrender. and
walked off with twelve men; but the Major,
or the victim of transparent sell, as The
Journal says, surrendered, with his $50
men, to six Yankees. These were the men
who escaped to our lines carrying their own
arms, loaded and capped
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
Salt Works DESTROYED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Information has
beerreceived at the Navy Department from
Acting Master Gillespie, of the U. S. bark
Brazilia, on duty in st. Amon's Sound, Ca,
that the boats of that vessel have made sew
eral incursions inland, destroying salt
works consisting of ten kettles of 700 gal
Ions each, II kettles of 800 gallons each, 20
cans four by six feet, and 300 bushels Of salt.
The boats also liberated 80 negroes and cap
tured number of Confederate prisoners
The salt works were situated Is miles up
Turtle river, on the creek leading into the
Buffalo swamps. The enemy's force in that
portion of the country consists of 100 Con-
federate soldiers and 70 militia men.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
Army of the Potomac.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
Jan. 13.-The utmost quiet still reigns
along the lines in front of this army; even
picket firing seems to have been given up.
Brig. Gen. Williams, who has been As
sistant Adjutant-General of this army since
its organization, except the short time
when Gen. Burnside commanded it, has
been appointed lnspectOr-General of the
armies operating against Richmond, and
will be located at City Point with General
liams' successor.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
Senator Foote's Arrest.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-It appears from a
conversation with Mrs. Foote that she had
passport to leave the Contederacy, and
started from Richmond three weeks ago.
Senator Foote accompanied her, but with
out such authority, for the purpose of see
ing her safe over the Potomac. In the
meantime an order was issued to the rebel
Provost Marshal at Fredericksburg, by
Secretary of War Sedden, for his arrest.
He was accordingly tracked to Dumfries,
there captured and taken back to Rich
monl.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
flfHE CITY.
THE FAIR.
Children at the Fair--Prizcs Drawn
N-lhcidents-Three Days More of
the Fair.

Saturday afternoon Naughton Hall was
filled to overflowing with merry children
and youth, who came to see the Fair. Right
we'll did they enjoy it. Many were the
pleasing mementoes of their visit which
these youngsters took away.
There was another large assembly at the
Hall, on Saturday evening, equal, or nearly
SO, to that of any preceding evening. We
recognized the presence of ladies and gen.
tlemen influential In different religious and
other societies.. Here they blended harmo-
niously in the promotion of one great OBJ
ject-that of aiding the Sisters of the Poor
ofSt Fraucis in their good work OF charity
and love toward the destitute and afflicted.
On Friday evening there were drawn, in.
addition to those already mentioned, Indian
mantlepiece ornaments, by r. Fitch, and
the elegant Knabe piano, by Charles Pfaff.
This piano was prize to be proud of and
we learn that Mr.. Pfaff has shown the gen.
erosity, and nobleness of his spirit, by do
nation of two hundred dollars in cash to the
Fair On Thursday evening, a gentleman,
whose name we did not learn, drew hand
some silver cake basket, and Immediately
re-donated 1t to the Fair. -
Among the prizes drawn on Saturday
evening were the following: A set of china
ware, by A. Coatsworth; silver pitcher,
by ID. McAllister; a lady's shawl, by J. H.
Riley; alady's gold watch by Mel. D. Lewis;
set of Misses furs, by f. Blenkner; pho
tographic album, by NJ. r. Bradley a large
doll, by Annie Buttles; picture of Shak-
spear and his friends, by Geo. j. Rodenfels;
Misses suit of red, by DR.. Lemon, and two
silver cake baskets, one by Morris Griffith,
and the other, by IA Mardis.
The Fair will be continued three days
longer, closing on Wednesday evening.
Among the more valuable prizes yet to be
drawn are a splendid Knabe piano like the
one already drawn, and the lot on Oak
street donated by Mr.. Bartlit.
The ladies in charge of the Fair have ia
ken unwearied pains to make the Hall a
neat and pleasant place for the reception of
visitors, and to promptly provide such of
the guests as choose to partake, with good,
substantial and suitable refreshments. And
all agree that they have succeeded admira-
bly,.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

EXTENSIVE AUCTION SALE.-W. r. Kent
at No. l0l East Town street, opposite the
Gwynne Block, will commence on Wednes-
day next, pcremptory sale of an extern
sive stock of linen and dry goods, gents
furnishing goods, &c. The sale will be
continued for several days, beginning on
each day at o1a A. NJ, and at l. : and 7 p.
NJ. The stock will be open for inspection
on Tuesday, and the public are invited to
call and examine the goods.
This stock is one of the largest and best
selected lot of dry goods over offered at
public sale. in this city, embracing the
greatest variety of the finest and most sub.
stantial articles of linen goods, ladies' and
gents handkerchiefs, ladies' dress goods,
shawls, and gents wear. The goods will be
sold in quantities to suit purchasers, and the
sales will be peremptory. Ladies and gem
tlemen will do well to give their attention
to this sale, as such an opportunity to sup
ply themselves with the best goods, at the
cheapest rates, seldom occurs.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
LIST OF COMMITTEES,


First Wad-Jamcs Patterson, Capt. N.
Merton, Patrick Dun, |. G. Aston, M. p.
Ford.
Second TVard-George c. Benham, II. T.
Chittenden, p. j. Loflland, A. C. Greenleaf.
Third Wud-Silas N. Field, George
O'Harra, T. w. Tallmadge, II. C. Noble.
Fourth Wnd-B. Gilmore, M. Hahn, Geo.
Steltzer, N. b. Marple.
Fith Vard-L. Yerington, M. Krum, NJ.
Bliss.
Sicth Ward-Lucius Baily, c. Siebert.
SeUenH Wdrd-Dr. Ide, j. Il. st. Clair, W.
Falling, DR.. Akin, J. M. Taylor, w. Reed.
Eighth WUd-H. L. Booth, p. ID. Fisher,
L. l.. Smith, John Champion.
Ninth IVmd-R. 4. Champion, w. III. II.
Shinn, Major Skilcs, John Short.
Washington To,cnShip-William Graham,
Benjamin Sells, Abram Artz, Holcomb Tui-
Ter.
Perry To,onship- Henry Miller, James r.
Thomas, S. 5. Davis.
Sharon To,cnShip-George Taylor, F. NJ.
Fuson, w. V. Peek, Nelson Foss.
Blendon Township-John Beal, Daniel
Holton, J. c. McDanale, - Mattoon.
Plain TownShip-Daniel Smith, L. w.
Babbitt, George Wagner, j. Babe.
Jefferson ToDnship- E. Dryer, John Clark,
d. Taylor, Jr.
M.Wtn IolcnShlp-llenry Ridenour, Ed.
Harris, Jos. Wilson, George Turney, DR.. {.
Landon.
Clinton To,onship-E. A. Fuller, VIM.
Shriner John Ijans, A. X. Innis, Major
Caldwall at Camp Thomas.
Norwich To,cnship-Wm. Clum, Alex.
Sells, Harrison Walcutt. - Lattimer.
Bro,on T0Dnship-T. Ii. Clover, III. Fran
els, Robert Bynner.
Prairie TownShip-Horton Howard, Frank
Mccormick, Henry Larely.
Franklin Township-Samuel Stimmel, j.
w. Baker, Col. Neif and Col. Webber at
Camp Chase, DIR. Noyes at Tripler Hospital.
Montgomery To,onShip-Col. G. S. Innis,
John j. Nelson, James ii. Neil
Truro To,gnship-Dr. Brock, John Dysart,
Jared Forsman, James Taylor.
Madison Tophship-Samuel Bartlitt, Jacob
Arnold, John S. Rarey, Col. r. Long.
Hamilton ToWnship-Amor Rees.
MOneypenny, James Lindsan, G. w. Will
liams.
Jackson ToSnship-John Mellott, T. d.
Adams.
Pleasant Toionship-Dr. j. Helmick, j. S.
Young, Jonathan Upton.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

ST. LOUIS, January l4.-Gov. Fletcher
issued proclamation to-day, declaring
Missouri free State, in accordance with
the emancipation ordinance passed by the
State Convention. Hundreds of business
houses and private residences are brilliant
ly illuminated tonight, bands playing, fire
works exploding, and thousands upon
An expedition sent from Cape Girardeau
to Cherokee Bayou, Arkansas, under Lieu
tenant Raine, a few days SINCE killed nine
teen guerrillas, and captured a number of
prisoners and fifty horses.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, !
WASHINGTON. JannarV Ii (


Consular officers in territories contermi-
nous with the United States, on their
northern and northeastern frontier, are
hereby authorized to receive United States
currency in payment for passports, so long
as the order of Dec. 18th, 1864, shall remain
in force, bearing in mind that the law re-
quires s. as fee orissung passport, which
amount is payable into the United States
Treasury, and in foreign countries with a
cOpsular fee of 81 in addition. The exist
ing regulation by which consular agents
were forbidden to give passports is hereby
rescinded for the aforementioned period.
If any person shall have been charged
more than the legal fees, as they are herein
mentioned, the excess will be refunded to
him by the consul to whom the sum was
paid, and such repayment will be reported
to the Department. A uniform rate Of
charge is expected and enjoined.
Passports to enter the British Provinces
will be promptly issued by this Depart
ment, on application in accordance with
the passport regulations.
[Signedl w. ii. SEWARD.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

SAVANNAH DAILY LOYAL GEORGIAN
Such is the title Of a paper, the first num-
Der of which, under date of Dec. "a, has
been courteously placed in our hands by
Capt. M. c. Lilley, of this city. 1t is hall
sheet, and purports to be published by NJ
Summers, Captain, A. @. NJ. The publish
er, in his "Salutation," says: .tA
SPY authority of the Commander of the
post, we have taken possession of the print
ing establishment of the Sdranndh Ne,us,
and propose, for the present, to issue such
a sheet as our very limited supply of print
ing paper and materials will permit"
The writer of the "Salutation" shows his
low subserviency to the party in power, II
not hiS want of common sense, when he
speaks of the Storm of rebellion-.sin the
South, or the still more Objectionable form
of copperheadism in the North"
The price of the paper is five cents a
copy; but notice is given that no subscrip-
tion list will be arranged for the present.
We infer from this that it is not expected
to be sustained by the citizens of Savannah
and vicinity. 'Loyal Georgian" as it is, it
gives detailed report of the proceedings
of the Confederate Congress; and has, un-
der the head of directory of Officers" ap-
parentlv as standing matter, a list OF officers
of the Confederate States Government, and
also of the Military Department of the rebel
Government of Georgia.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

!, The books of the Tar Spring Petroleum
Company will be opened IN this city on Mon
day, January 10th, for the disbursement of
the stocks that the company have appor-
toned for Columbus, rrrn
Those who have already made invest
ments and have not yet received their
certificates, can obtain them by calling on
the Agent of the Company, L. s. Holden, at
the Neil House, room l27. The books will
be kept open but a limited time, as the
shares are being rapidly sold, and parties
desiring to secure stock will be obliged to
make speedy application.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
The Ohio sherman TestimoniaI.

To the People Of Franklin County: IN
The people of Ohio lave resolved to pre-
sent Major General William Tecumseh
Sherman, a native of this State, with one
| hundred thousand dollars, in Government
securities, as small testimonial Of the es-
timation in which they hold him as SOL
dier and man.
To this end Committees are appointed in
all the counties of the State to receive the
free-will offering of the people,. so as to
raise the proposed sum by the 22d day of
February, 1866.
We, your Committee, therefore call upon
you for your contributions to this object.
General Sherman, by his genius as SOL
dier, and his unfaltering patriotism as
citizen, has protected our homes from inva-
sion. He has driven the enemy from every
field where he has met him. He has led the
armies Of the Republic to the heart of the
rebellious districts, and thence triumphant-
ly to the coast OF the sea. He has shed i'm
mortal honor on the arms and flag of the
country.
Let us honor and protect him in return.
Do not hold back because you cannot give
largely. The more contributors the better.
General Sherman would be more gratified
with the smaller gifts of all than the large
gifts of few. Let each lover of his coun-
try, each soldier of the army, each admirer
of Sherman, each man, woman and child OF
Ohio, contribute at once, and the work is
done.
To facilitate this matter we appoint the
following subcommittee, in each ward
and township, who will please organize
and proceed at once, without further in
structions, to receive contributions to this
object, and forward the names of subscri-
bers, with the money collected, every Sat-
urday, to the Treasurer of the County Com
mittee, 7. w. Tallmadge, in Columbus,
Ohio. An engraved certificate will be issued
to each subscriber as soon as prepared.
The form of subscription may be as fol-
lows:
1--WE, the subscribers, give the sums af-
fixed to our names to the Ohio testimonial
to Major-Gen. w. L. Sherman"
GEORGE B. WRIGHT, Pres't;
. i. w. KALAMAZOO, Treas'r;
....... III. G. NOBLE, Sec'y;
~ GEORGE q. BENHAM,
. SILAs n. FIELD,
II. Il. CHAMPIoN,
DIR. w. T.. IDE,
LUCIUs BAILY,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16
The Attack ON Beverly.

New YORK, Jan. ia Clarksburg,
West Virginia, dispatch stares the rebels,
after the attack on Beverly, retreated to-
ward Lewisburg. Citizens report they cap
tured over 400 prisoners, including two
colonels. but the latter escaped. land some
two hundred stragglers have already come
in. a court martial will investigate the
affair.
A dispatch to the Herald states General
Hickman Is placed in temporary command
of WeitZel's cOrps.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-16

WASHINGTON, January 14.--The Rich
mond Whig of the 18th says: The War De-
partment last night was without single
dispatch from any quarter, the telegraph,
owing to heavy rains, not working. James
river is considerably over its banks, and
unless it turns suddenly cold, freshet may
be expected equal to last spring.