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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10
From the Washington Republican, Feb. 8.
HONORABLE PEACE.

We congratulate the country that we arc
sosn to have peace. Not mean, cowsrdly,
dishonorab!e peace, obtained by compromise
with miserable traitors whose hands are red
with the nations best blood bit an honora-
bic peace, obtained in the feld and on the sea
by our gallant armies and navy. Such a
peacs is already within cur reach. We have
only to put out our hands and secure it.
We are glad to know that, regardless Of
the attempt Of Jctf. Davis TO gain time by
sending the three smsrtest traitors in the
South to Fortress Monroe 10 talk and argu.
with representatives of this Government,
General Grant is nop nsering his "peace.
makers agaiast Wilmington and Chariestnn,
while Lee is helpless in the "pent.up Utica"
Of Richmond, upon the battlemests Of ,cAieh
scM soon feat the emblenas Of peace, plaeed
there BY Tie General in Chsf Of the rebel ar
mics as signal Of capitalization!
In the West and Southwest our armies are
not in winter quarters, but on the march,
Victory is before them everywhere. ....
We are glad to observe that the tone of all
the respectable papers in the country, whose
opinion is worth pinch Of snuff, Is decided
ly against any peace that would not be alike
honorable to the army and navy, and the
loyal people Of the United States. The lat
ter, in re electing Abraham Lincoln to the
Presidency, solsmnly declared at the ballot.
boxes in faror Of eonquering peace; in fl
vor of forcing armed traitors against legiti.
mate government to lay DOM their arms and
submit to the h,os in favor VI the complete
abolition Of ssarery in every State from the
British provinces to Mexico in favor of
furnishing the leading rebels for the high
crime Of treasoni
This is the only programme of settlement
that will satisfy the loyal people of this ma
ton. III any person supposes that the Pres
ident Of the United States will accept any
other terms than these, they are mistaken. -
lie will neither do this himself nor permit
any other person to do it in his name. Any
peace, upon any terms that does not include
the isnominious punishment Of the political
leaders Of this wicked rebellion is no peace
worth having. Their frst business, if at |
large again, would be to plot another REBEL !
ion. This must not be, and ". have faith |
enough in the wisdom and sound statesman |
ship Of those to whom this important mat !
ter is intrus.ed to assert that We know it will ,
not be done.
To General Grant we turn for the peace
after which oil are yesrning; that will be
lasting, and which all true patriots will hail |
with joy; peace that We can hand down .
to our children with safety and with pride
. peace that will not reflect dshonor upon
the memory Of our gallant dead, nor bring
= blush to the cheek Of single living soldier ,
or sailor who bravely offered their lives upon
sea and land for their country's sslvation.-
Such peace is At hand, and such peace
only will be diynif 4 and honOrab BILE to M as
a nation In the eyes of tho world.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10
From the Iowa North West.
JUSTICE.

We were sorry to notice, a short tins
since, in the Charles City IntsNiysncer, a
most unworthy and uncsled for fling at Pc
ter Aelendy, Of Black Hawk county. Be.
lieving that it was called out by .n article in
this psper, naming Mr.. Melendy as suita-
bic person for Provost Marshal, we feel called
upon to do him justice.
Mr.. Aslendy was not an applicant for that
office, and has utterly refused TO take it,
though urged to do so by many of the lead.
ING men in this District. Mr.. Melendy has
never sought the Office, but on the contrary
has repeatedly refused to accept positions
which have heon urged upon him. We have
known him we'll for many years, as connect
ed with the Agricultural interests Of the
State, and no man has dsns more in the
great work Of sustaining, supporting and
building up the Agricultural Society and Ag.
ricultural College than Mr.. Meienay. These
organizations which have had 10 contend with
strong opposition, the first being cursed for
years with the rebel Wallace as Secretary
and the last has fought its way inch by inch
against mon who ought to have been lis
frienas-hsve just shown their appreciation
Of Mr.. Melsndy's labers, one by eievating
him to the Presidency, 40 long and ably fill
ed by Judge Wright, and the other by elect
ing him General SUPERINTENDENT and Secrs
tary.
Let these substantial marks Of confidenc,
and esteem silence his personal enenies, un
I'll they can give scae reason for their hos
tlity.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10
CLOSE or TEyR PEACE NEGoTEA.



TkGNS.
President Lincoln and Secretary Seward met
the rebel Peace Commissioners, Stephens,
Hunter and Campbell in Hampton Roads,
The conference resulted in nothing. as was
generally expected. From the best informa.
ton we can obtain the rebel commissioners
insisted on independence. 1t was net to be
anticipated that anything short Of that
would be proposed or accepted by commits
soners from Davis. The only good effect
this futile attempt at peace can have, is TO
more clearly prove to the country how vain
are all attempts at negotiation with the lead
ers Of the rebellion. New, we trust, our an
thorities and our people may refrain in the
future from such humiliatng--if not posi-
lively sgracefnl--overtures Let advances
in the future be made by the aggressive par
ty--hy the rebels. One side or the other
must finally yield. 1t can never be our side.
Therefore until they are ready to yield and
return 10 their allegiance, it is worse than
useless 10 negotiate with them. From the
very commencement Of the war our terms
have been before them: Cease tho war and
acknowledge the authority Of the Govern,
ment Our terms are concise and easily I'M
derstood. They may accopt the terms or
take the alternative Of being snbjurated.-
The rebellion is bound to be everthrown;
the Union liz bound to be restored the
North will ncrer, NEVER give up. This, Da-
Wis and his abcttors may rely on. The North,
on the other hand, must settle down in the
belief that the issue must be fought out -
Let The work SO on with renewed energy.
vigor and perseverance,. By vigorous pros.
ecution Of the war peace may be secured at
an early day. In no other way can peace
ever be secured. 1t will never answer to
patch the job we now have on hand. To fight
it out let the rebels understand to ba our
purpose; it viii add prestige to
our arms in that it will blast all lingering
hope Of theirs that they may yet gain their
ultimatum. Fill up the ranks, answer
promptly the demands Of Govsrnment-be
patriots.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

IMPORTANT To PENSIONERS. Our exchang 5
in the following counties, viz: Allamakec,
Butler, Bremen, Black Hawk, Benton, Bn.
chsnan, Csrro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clinton.
Cedar, Clayton, Delaware, Floyd, Fayette,
Franklin, Grundy Howard, Jones, jackson,
Linn, Mitchell, Scott, Tama, Worth and
Winnashiek, will confer fayor on pension
ers and their attorneys by giving notice that
last November new agency for the pay
ment of U, S. pensions was located a, Dus
buaue, and George l.. Mathews was sppoint.
ed agent.
Pensioners living in the counties above
named, who have heretofore drawn their sti-
Ponds at Dss Moines, will hereafter draw
them at the agency in this city.
Vouchers may be sent direct to Mr. Msth.
ews, who will promptly remi, proceeds.-
Dubuque Tina. .,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

From OUR BoYs.--We extract from pri-
vate letter from Co. A, 2nd Iowa, (old ~ as
follows:
The Co. is out on picket to night, and
we move at in the morning (Jan. 28). We
expect to give Charleston call this time. It
is the general belief here that Sherman will
cause the fall and capture of Richmend. We
arc having very disagreesbls weather--rain
almost every day. We have started twice,
but the mud and water have driven US back
We expect to so by transport this time, aud
then the mud may 90 to--the way of all the
earth. have just drawn sEo days rations,
and issued them
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

SEN4HAL sEiEEy&N ON ENGLAND.
One Of the staff officers Of the 18th Army
Corps, writing to friend in this place re,
parts the. following remarks which he heard
addressed by General Sherman to the British
Consul at Savannah, who claimed indymni
tcation for property lost on our forces taking
possession Of the city. The brave old Gen.
eral got thoroughly aroused, and closed
Sca'hing, scorcLng denunciation of England
and Engl;shmcn for the course pursued
toward the United States duriug the war.
in the following out,spokon style:
upon fifty different battle field, have
picked up bullets that have been fred e. me
and my men, marked Glasgow, Liverpool,
and Birmingham, sent by English triggers,
and propelled by English powder, and nor
my men s';IF never forget it. 1t will be the
proniest DAY Of my life when leave Charles
ton heap Of smouderipg ruins, and embark
with my command for Nassau, and wipe that
political plague spot from the map of nations.
Ehy, Sir, | could get million of men to
embark with me Tomorrow for your little
daanasa island; and | could land my old
10th corps at Lands End, and in thirty days
could sweep ii like sirrocoo of Gods wrath
clear to the Orkney Islands, - and it sriN be
PROUD day TO me rhen I DO L.!
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

GRANTS ARMY on THE MovE.-The army
of the Potomac has begun an onward move,
merit in the direction Of Reams Station
The Object Of this move is not stated-it
snny be the capture Of Richmond, though
the dispatch seems 10 intimate something
sualler. The men are supplied with SIX
days cooked rations. But very little ground
hss yet been traversed, and in consequence
the opposition has been ,rihing
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

CAPT. CusTIss SoLp.-We have heard OF
little "scll lately perpetrated at the ex-
pense Of our Provost Marshal, which is ",oo
good to keep" Some ten days ago, four re-
cruits were sent to Waterloo for examiaa-
.sion, by the people of this township. One
Of them Nss las deaf as an adder" and had
been rejected oncs or twice before on that
account. Some Of the sharp" boys inform
ed Capt Curtiss that our deaf man would
''pretend to be deaf in order to be rejected"
Of course the keen Captain could not be i'm.
posed upon by such trick as that and he
accepted the deaf man and mustered him
into the United States service. The recruit
is on his way to his regiment, but he could
not hear the report of 10 inch Columbiad
if il was fred off within ten rods Of him
The other recruits were rejected, and have
returned to the bosom Of their families, while
poor B has gene to Dixie. Bully for
Captain Curtiss If he don't pay some
oysters on that, We shall be greatly mistaken.
Hamilton Freeman.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

WE are under Obligations TO Hon. A. W.
Hubbard, for copy of the Dictionary Of
the United States Congress-" This book,
compiled by Chas. Lanman. late librarian of
the House of Representatives, is very valus
Die to the legislator and statesman as q man
ual Of reference. II ID q book Of facts, re-
cording tho public services Of our National
lawmakers from the foundation Of the Gov
ernment, giving short sketch Of each Sena
tor and Representative. 1t contains mass
of valuable information. The Thirty. eighth
Congress authorized the printing Of fifteen
hundred and fifty copies for tie use OF mem.
bers of the Senate and House. No public
man can well afford to do do without this
concise political history.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

ACCOMPANYING the Ship Canal bill which
passed the lower House Of Congress on the
End ins.., was an amendment introduced by
Hon. W. b. Allison, providing an ample ap
preparation for the improvement of the upper
and lever rapids of the Mississippi river
The Dubuque Times says Of it:
"No measure Of equal importance to Du-
buaue and Northern Iowa has ever formed
the subject of law of Congress. The effect
of the bill is to give TO Northern Iowa 8
choice of routes and markets, and to give Us
the much cianor.d for and much needed
Shi. Canal TO the Ocesn-equal in value to
the country to ruany railroads"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

RETALIATION ADVISED. - The retaliatory
resolution as amended and passed by the
Senate on Tuesday last is as follows:
THAT in the judsmsnt Of Congress it has
become justifabie and necessary that the
President should, in order 10 prevent the
continuance and recurrence Of such baIbsr
tiles, and 10 insure the observance by the in
surgents Of the laws Of civilized war, resort
at once o measures Of retaliation, and he 10
hereby directed TO retaliste upon the prison.
ers Of the enemy in such manner, in con.
form,ty with the laws and usages Of war
among civilized nations, Is will deter him
from the preparation in future Of cruel and
barbarous treatment Of our soldiers. Con-
grsss does not, however. intend by this reso.
luton to limit or restrict the power of the
President, but only to advise and require a
resort to retaliation as demanded by the oe-
casion."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10
SlAERNAN,S MOVEMENTS.

We have but little news from Sherman.-
The latest and most interesting that We have
seen is contained in the following Washing
ton special Of the 9th to the Chicago Tri6,
une /:
Richmond papers Of the 4th are received.
The Dispatch says Of Shernan's movements
in South Carolina that dispatches dated
Charleston, February End, are received,
which state that Sherman is advancing on
Branchyille, and that diminishing was going
on at Brax,on's Bridge on the Sslkehatchie
Another dispatch says they were at Whippy
Swamp, thirty miles south of Branchville
The War Department yesterday received
no dispatch of importance from South Caro-
lima. According 10 adyicss received there il
was thought portion Of Shernan's eerce
might attempt to cross the Salk ehstche, sev.
en- miles above the railroad bridge The 20th
corps was still ut Robcrtsvills. This 14th
corps was crossing at Robertsrille. The
sum Of everything that is known on the sub
isct amounts to only what we have believed
for several days, that Sherman is moving on
Branehvile in torcs.
Gen. Bcsurrgard has arrived in Augusta
and taken charge. The Enquirer says on
Wednesday our pickets were driven in and
skirmishing was going on GONE four or FIVE
miles west Of Braxton over the Salkehatchie
The ensmy's design seems evidently tbs
capture of Brsnehvill-. The column sup
posed to DO directed agains. Charleston sp
pears TO be inactive. The Mercury, in ar
article upon Charleston as the point Foppu
Of the Confessraey, says what course nav
be taken in the impending campaign We Dc
not know. II is in other hands, not ours
Yet it appears to us as plain as the nose or
mans face that here is the point to fight
Not tina. we should not fight slsew here when
the enemy advances, but that here is the
point at which to arrest his steps-to stand
OF to fall here above all other places Under
all existing circumstances it appears to US
The point d'appui Of the cause. Others wi.
ger than ourselves, and better infcr med, in
whose hands this matter rests may think
otherwise, may act otherwise. but we know
that here brave soldiers Of Georgia ana o.
South Carolina, and others. too, who have sc
long fought here, woald love now to fgh
for ourselves. We confidently expect some
noble work to be done here yet. Charleston
cannet fall without it, and We trust she new
or will fall.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

GREATEST LITERARY WcRx OF TIE ACE
=" 30 far as | can judge, nothing has been
left undone to make this work the new edi-
ton OF Wsbster's Dictionary worthy of the
race, the age, and the language No nebler
national monument has yet been reared than
this American Dictionary. Twas anticipst-
ing the greatest literary work Of the age,
and it seems to me this anticipation was not
eI'ravssant."-J q. NeNynn, Supt Pub.
Instruction, Wisconsin,.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

THE people of Chicago consider them,
selves outrageously imposed upon by the
passage, in the Illinois Legislature, of bill
extending the horse railway charter from
twenty five years to ninety,nine years. Iii
denounced ~ the press Of that city as 81
gantic swinl,e and, really, it does lock like
it, The Legislature passed the bill over the
Governors veto. The Tribune urges the
city to resort to legal proceeding in the mat
tek The Journal submits tamely.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

5:5 p Bundy, services as Jalor... 81 90 81 90
$50 Daniel Faulkner service Town Clerk is IS Is As
55T Vim Chaifin supplies for paurer. IS 50
SIS Gardner Stewart, supplies for pauper 81 Us
$50 Capweli, supplies for pauper. -. II Is
sSi Michael Pray se aPes in 81 State go
5S2 Hartman & Lopnn printing for county % 90 10 90
56 ii lIartmrn printing for county. 70 80 IS SO
55i Pratt service as Trustee. 600 q 90
sos Geo ordway, services as oyerseer Of
P0or. 10 W 10 w
5sS Raymond Bros supplies for paupers 10 - 10 -
house 70 50 70 so
$50 Chas liinkley wood for pauper IS 90 Is 90
500 Il Walxup supplies for pauper ....... eco 8 90
so II Wheeler, supplies for pauper.-... 10 SIS 800
81 Leasitt, expenses paid Sheriff for
s7s ss ssaRs F.racii supplies for eoun. s'' 10
~ jail. ................. ...1oa % % 26
573 Chas Pierce services Town Clerk. 10 90 10 90
57i Dixon, services as Trustee -. SIG 516
Treasurers fees -. $40 81 $40 81
$40 c Gray, service as Township Clerk. 200 200
81 II Moore, saving for Cedar river
brtdSe loo II 100 IL
5TS G Gilbert, supplies for county jail. 50 so
579 Sauderburg, services as Trustee. 2O0 eco
fota!. ..s...... t,Lzo 81
Paid Dept Clerk for services during the year 1926 90
Paid for Clerk hire in Treasures and Recorders
offices, Including Deputy PSI 90
Paid Petit Jury, Septentber Term, 2G3 50
Paid Grand Jury September Term, 1864 lSj 20
Amount appropriated for repairs Waterloo
brtse January Session Of Supervisors, 1868, SIS %
. D.J. COLEMAN,
C2erk District Court
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10
AN EXTRA SESSION cF THE IOWA
LES,EaL fTgRE.

AN EXTRA SESSION or THE IOWA
L4GESAfTgsE.
The Davenport Gasctts says that on Sat
urday las; Assistant Adiutant General Impey
received intelligence that Governor Stone
had resolved to cal! immediately an extra
session Of the Iowa Legislature for the pur-
pose Of ratirying the anti slavery amendment
TO the Constitution. The exact time of meet
ing will be designated by the Governors
proclamation soon to be issued. The mem
bers Of the Iowa Legislature will make quick
work Of this business when they once get
together. Iowa can make as proud re-
spouse TO anything tending to eradicate the
foul institution from the nation as any State
in the Union Both Houses Of our Lsgsla
ture contain 1888 members OF this number
1919 are UnioniSts, and 9 Democrats giving
us majority on joint ballot Of a2O.--
Therefore we will have that msjori.y for the
Amendment, even if every Democrat votes
against it. We trust the nine Democratic
members will give their assent, and allow
the amendment to pass unanimously, thus
making Iowa the banner State Of tho Union.
We are not without hope that they will do
this, or at least be kind enough to refrain
from voting.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

The name Of the soldier at Sioux City, 50
unhsppily killed, of which We made men
ton last week, was j. II. holland, member
of Co. r, 9th Iowa cavalry. We are inform.
cd by the Journal .
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

TINS Chicago Journal says orders have
bsea received by the military authorities at
Camp Douglas for the immediate exchange
Of three thousand Of the rebel prisoners
there confined. 49,. .s5
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

A paper called the indcG has Just been
started at Bonneville, Boone county, by VIM.
II. Gallup, formerly of the Narshalltown
Times. The paper is small, but neat and
healthy looking. We trust our friend may
move a prosperous Gallup in his new enter
rrisa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

LAHsE HoGs.-Mr. jesse Rogers, of Al.
den, recently sold two hogs at Cedar Falls,
for the SUN of 1920 so. The heaviest of
the two weighed 5o4 pounds dressed, and
was Only Is months old.
Who can match Mr.. Rogers on heavy
hogs ?--Eaora Sentinel. Ha'a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

TIE bill for ship canal from Lake Mich
igan to the Mississippi River, passed the
House on Thursday of last week In the
Senate, it has been referred to ths Military
Committee.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

IT is announced from Washington that
the Treasury Department, and it is thought
that ex Governor Morgan, Of New York, will
succeed him. s-~ ... .a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan had no
man in Congress mean enough to vote
against the Constitutional Amendment. To
the honor Of these States be it said.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10
r. HINnS, !
II. l.. STOUT,
II. A. WILTsE,
Il. i. RICHARDS. |

DUBUQUE, February I, $50. - -
The report was accepted ard adopted. In
accordance with the committees recommend.
alton Mcssrs. Wiltse, Richards, Kinds, Ran
dali and Stout were appointed con,mittss
to act in concert with the citizens ef Du,
buqus for the securing of another railroad
outlet as soon as possible.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

THE State Register says that " the editors
of the Leon Meas and Clarinda O5ssrrer
were recently married" The Ne,cs, there.
fore, will probably be merged into the o.
ssrcer, which we are inclined to think will
not give satisfaction.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

GEN. PoPs has been transferred to the
command Of the Military Division of Mis-.
souri,, headquarters q. St. Louis. 1t is I'M
derstood that Gen. Curtiss of this State will
succeed him at Milwaukee.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

TnE people Of Wsvsrly are going 10 cele-
brase Washington's birthday with dance at
Eldridgss Hall The Phaais warrants .
good time. .au .a.'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

ILLINOIS, Maryland, Massachusetts,, Penn.
sylvsnis, West Virginia, Maine, Missouri,
and Michigan have ratified the Anti Slavery
Amendment to tho Constitution.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

THE famous Black Laws of Illinois, have
been repealed. Ono hundred guns were
fred at Springfield, on the 9th, in honor Of
the event
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

ADJr. GEN. Baker was in Des Msnss last
week for the purpose Of selecting site for
the State Arsenal. ........-.. ....
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

A GRAND Northwestern Sanitary Fair is
to be held in Chicago, commencing on the
3O,h day Of May. The people Of every town
are urged to interest themselves in its sue
be directed North. Western Sanitary
Commission, for Chicago, for the Fair
The officers are AZ follows:
THOMAS B. BRYAN, President.
E. y. NcCAGG, yce-presldent.
+. W. BLATCHFORD, Rec. Sec and Treas
WI. GOLDSMITH, Assistant Rec Sec.
Mrs. A. II. HOGE, ! c~-,. 49,.
j" o. E. HoSNER, eeo's'"tes'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

The Indians numbered in 1850, 4O0. 900 ;
in 1866, $50, 900; and the census Of 1860
shows but 295, 400 decrease Of SO, 600
every five years. =
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-10

HooB's army has dHindled away, till now
it does not contain above 1900 men for
duty.