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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

The Examiner Of Saturday has long editorial on tho
peace movements. II says
once more y Is time 10 have done with thls peace i'm
posture, which Congress persists In occupying itself
about Nay, n Congress do not stop II nj once
and PIT down or brush away all who presume
TO take up the public time with any such trash
her that Congress dseV oW haze % BE- put docn brushed
dtcdy Yes, superseded by convention Of the Con
federae States and its members negotiate peace
with one another in private life and exhaust the arts Of
craftsmanship In some sequestered spot
argues at length that there in talking about
negotiations or terms that Their but courses pos
sblc 10 be pursnedone Ia prosecution Of the 10
successful termination abandonment OF the contest
and unconditional surrender and that requires nego
tiaton on either side II denounccs the peace In
Congress az being In fact in favor OF suenderng every
thing, and says They talk about negotiation secure
our recognition and independence simply the rt step
In conclusion Il says:-tIt may DO hoped that In Con.
gress peace now played out reduced nd obsuvdav
Those VINO talk about really expose themselves 70
grave suspicion IL In that they design 10 make them.
selves conspicuous for anxiety 10 destroy the
federacy and 70 hereafter have claim the favor OF
the Yankees at tho expense Of their country their
constituents this surmse should become current and
accredited then, indeed, Congress would DO ripe for
prsdes purge or an eighteenth boumaine.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
The Salt Works.

From the Richmond Enquirer, Jan ~
We gratned 10 learn, says the Lynchburg Repsbi-
from authoritative source that the salt works viii
again be IN successful operation by tho 1st of February
next possibly before slight was the injury done 70
them by the Yankee raid
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

were on the hospitai ground with ample supplies some
hours before any Of the wounded arrived
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

" rom the Richmond Sentinel JAN II.
The truce boat New York rived at varna yesterday
morning, with Ave hundred Confederate prisoners on
board They will probably reach the city this evening
The boat will not return for several days. there
large quantities OF freight 10 be sent by her suffer-
ing prisoners in the United statss We sincerely hope
that the truce boats will and 70 frequently e
possible In their mission of mercy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
THE SOUTH.
Reorganization Of the Rebel
Army.
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR DOING IT PAST.
Too Dangerous an Experiment With
Grant at the Gates Of Richmond.
Lees Army the Confederacy's
Only Hope.
All Cotton and Tobacco Seized by the
Rebel Government.
Mr.. FOOTE'S ACCOUNT OF HIS TRIP.
~~~-e>s>>~-~~-~--~>>~>-~~~
He Declares He Wished to Leave His
Country for His Country's Good.
lie Exposes Some Of Davis and Seddons
Nice little SpeculatiOns.
~~>>~~~-~~~D~~~>>~e~~>~~>
Resignation Of the Rebel Secre-
tary Of War,
&C., &C., &C.
He Declares He Wished to Leave Hi
Country for His Country's Good.
lie Exposes Some Of Davis and Seddon's
Nice little SpeculatiOns.
Resignation Of the Rebel Secre-
tary OF War,
&C., &C., &C.

Resignation % James A. Seldom, secrc.
tary OF War.
from the Richmond Examiner, Jan. 81
We are enabled TO state positively that Mr.. scddon,
Secretary Of War has resigned his position In President
Davis Cabinet. II any nomination has been made Of
his successor II has not yet been acted upon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
The r. +. vs.. Very DESTROYS Of Peace ON
Their Own Terms.

The following joint resolutions introduced into
the Virginia Legislature on Friday last
Resolved, by the Senate and House OF Delegates OF
Virginia in General Assembly convened That the State
Of Virginia. having entered into the present contest with
the United States, and made common with the
Conederates to uphold and defend their rights and ber
ties from common danger Is ready and anxious for the
return OF peace whenever the same can be obtained
terms honorable and just alike 10 herself and them and
In a manner calculated 10 for all time the precious
objects for which oontending
Resolved That the Legislature, representing the senti-
cnt OF Virginia. desires the constitutional department
Of the Confederate government to avail itself n every
favorable Indication 10 negotiate for terms Of peace yet
soemny deprecae any irregular action in Tho pre-.
misses either in the shape of Congressional commits.
SION or other way, a. revolutionary and dangerous
character volatve of tho faith mutually pledged by tho
States 20 each other in tho adoption Of the Confederate
constitution by dsiracting and dividing the minds 81
the people, 20 weaken our power Of resistance disn.
ogate these states aud place the people this State
especially al The mercy OF the common enemy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

You and the gallant oMss "a soAisss, sailors and
nes Of yoaf commands AID tenders You thanks for tho
Z IS S
end in IL assault and capture The combined operations
s S :rS and S
be held in admiration throughout the world a. proof OF
the naval and S5 the urss s o Var
SHIPMENT or REBEL oFvICxRs CAPTURED At FORT FHHEn.
FoRT FISHER, Jan. 10, 1885,
Eighty six Of the commissioned oicers who were cap
cured on tho 18th inst leave here this afternoon for
Washington on board the steamer North Point
Mr. .. n. Bulkley's Despatch.
FoKTRss NoSRoE, Jan. 20, 1885,
xRzxvAL yonF YnMR PKsoNERs
The steam transport General Lyon, Captain Ward COM
manding, has just arrived from Fort Fisher with five
hundrsdsebel prisoners capsared on Sunday last.
nnS8wD ACTIVITY
From her learn that general advance OF the army
and navy Wilmington was commenced on tho after
nooa.of the 18th inst chart Of the river had been
found showing the exact position Of the torpedoes and
several had already been removed before the sailing Of
the General Lyon.
EXPLOSIONS pIRECn0N WILMINGTON
At the time the General Lyon left opposition had
boon met WITH and explosions In the direction Of Will
mingon indicated that the enemy destroying their
fortAcstions, preparatory TO evacuating the place.
NEW MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
The Departments of North and South Carolina have
been consolidated and the whole TO be placed under
the command Of General Foster
The Medical Departments at Fort Fisher draw
ing supplies from Hilton Head.
ARRIVAL LIEUTENANT COLONEL. ooAN.
Lieutenant Colonel Conn, Of the Forty Eighth New
York Volunteers who wounded in the head at Fort
Fisher, has arrived Although he received three bullets
through his hat, one Of which grazed the top Of his
head he far recovered be attending
to his duties.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

tFrom the Richmond Scnt.nel, Jan. n
There official information from the South ~
ceived at the War Depart ment last evening Below
chmond both armies inactive. On Thursday morn
ing the cnemys batteries opened upon Chceterncld
works and were promptly replied 10.
Prem the Richmond Examiner, Jan al
There Ii nothing the Richmond lines, and
general quiet has cn restored since the incsctual rs
OF the enemy upoh Chesterfield works In front o
Petersburg
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
CASUALTIES IN GENERAL AMEs, DIVISION.
The Richmond Rebels Anticipating the
Early Fall Of Wilmington.
They Fear Sherman Has His Eye on
That Port a. well as Charleston,
&C., &C., &c.

Correction OF the Report Regarding the
Destruction OF tho Tanahassee and
Chickamauga.
WASHINGTON, JAM g. 1855.
Admiral Porter, in one of his last dispatches says
large force Of gunboats occupy the river between
Csswen and Wilmington. That place s Theoretically
sealed against blockade runners and no Aabamas
1soridas Chickamangas Tallahassees will ut
css again from that port and merchants will soon
hope DO enabled to pursue in safety their avocaons
He further says:-we shall move along carefully;
have no vessels blown up by torpedoes II can help
end think We will be In Wilmington before long
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

The United States Sanitary Communication.
BALrxoRR, Jan. %, 1895.
stated that In the late memorable conflict At Fort
Fisher The agents Of the United States Sanitary Com.
mission ssssss snAiss on Ne day u sbs battle, ana
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26
Another Atlantic Cable.

Another scheme of Atlantic telegraph
communication has been brought before
the public by Spanish engineer, one
Senior Arturo de Manoartu. The route
which he suggests. is from Lisbon 10 Ca
diz, through the Canary or Cape Verde
islands, 81. Panl to Cape St. Rogue, Cay
enne, and thence along The caribbean
range TO Key West, there to be merged in
to the American TELEGRAPH system.
The advantage Of this line would be
that it would not be monopoly under the
control Of one government, as the Irish
=and Newfoundland telegraph would have
ZEN. The line would leave the most
western portion of Europe, which isSpan-
ish, and join the most eastern portion of
America, which is Brazilian. This line
from Cape St. Vincent in Europe to Cape
San Rogue in America has the advantage
of passing by many important islands,
and by various capes and banks favorably
situated for the subdivision of the length
of the line into short sections--shorter,
indeed, than many of lines already estab-
Iished between other points.
The protector declares that he has the
proper concessions from the governments
interested, and that he expects to be able
before long to commence operations.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26
The Execution Of Champ Fer.
EuSOns
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 20.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 20.
The notorious Champ Ferguson was hang
ed to-day. The execution was strictly pri-
vate. He died game on the gallows eyincing
no emotion until the rope was placed around
his neck, when his face turned very red, and
he broke ont into profuse perspiration, at
tended with strong quivering Of the lips
He stood composedly on the drop some TWEEN
ty minutes, while the charges, specifications
and sentence were read by Col. Shafter He
odded recognition to several persons in the
crowd, and shifted his position in an impa
tient manner several times while the sentence
was being read. To some specifications he
inclined his head in assent to others he
shook his head That about Alan Huddles-
ton caused him to say, 81 can tell it better
than that" When the speaker read, ''To
all which the prisoner pleads not guilty, he
said, 81 don't now"
After prayer by his spiritual adviser, he
was asked if he had anything to say before
proceeding with the execution. lie replled:
'.Nothing to say particularly at all-no, not
that know of. -
The moose was then placed around his
neck, when, for the first time, he gave signs
of emotion, and his face blushed deep
scarlet. The perspiration broke protusely
from his face and his lips closed with con-
vulsive CULVER The realization OF his awful
situation seemed TO have flashed over his
mind in all its fullness, empowering his
fortitude. Col. Shafter wiped the sweat
away, and the prisoner gradually recovered
his equananimity. He expressed himself
much opposed to having anything placed
over his eyes when a handkerchief was
called for. Then he volunteered the state
ment, II don't know some things in those
specifications, but don't deny anything
have ever done" For moment or two he
seemed to be depressing an impulse TO make
fuller remarks. After a briefpause, he add
ed, II want to be sent to my family, don't
want to be buried in this SOIL After an
other pause, he continued in an excited tone,
s'Don't give me to the doctors, don't want
to be cut up here" Col. Shafter answered,
s'You shan't Mr.. Ferguson. A short silence
followed. when the prisoner again spoke; II
want to be put in that thing pointing 10 the
coffin, "and taken TO White county, where |
can have my family around me. If had
only had my way, wouln't have been here.
Whenever you are ready, am done. My
last request is that l may be sent away with
nv wife. His last words were, 80 Lord,
have mercy on me- pray thee.
At seven minutes to II o'clock the drop
fell. and life was extinct in l6 minutes.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

He Took THE PAPERS. Sir said
ponderous parsonage who undertook to bully
an editor, 'sdo you know that | take your
paper ~ eve no doubt you dc lake it,
replied tie man Of the quill, ''for several
Of my honest subscribers have been com
planning lately about their papers being
missed in the morning
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

THE best stock a man can invest in IS the
stock of farm, the best shares are plow-
shares; and the BEST banks are the fertile
banks of the rural streams the more these
are broken the better dividends they will
pay.-H " Beecher
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

Why is convalescent dyspeptic like
reprieved criminal
Because be can't digest yet.
Why is a mans coat larger when he
pulls it out carpet-bag? Because he
finds it in eases.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

Mr. n Davenport, near South Bend,
Ind, undertook to fill kesosene lamp while
lighted, when the oil in the can ignited and
exploded, burning him so severely as to
cause death. and injuring his mother so she
had to suffer amputation of an arm. We
publish something like half dozen accidents
of this kind weekly When will people learn
hat kerosene is as dangerous, almost as
urninp fluid?
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

THE Erie Despatch says wild man has
been discovered in forest in Clearfeld
county. He was covered all over with
copper colored down, and when caught, was
able to speak but one word, "draft. " He
had forgotten all the rest of the English
language
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

Why SHE MARRIED.-A young widow
was asked why she was going to get mar
ried so soon after the death of her first
husband. "Oh la" said she, ~ do it to
prevent fretting myself to death on account
If noor Tom -
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

The two Kings that rule in America
Joking and Smoking. Vipe Ia Repu5liqae
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

A QUESTION IN PAsTRY.->A sub-comlnit-
tee Of a school board was examining class
in primary school. One of the committee,
to'.sharpen up their wits, propounded the
following questi
eff had mince pie and should give two
twelfths to John, and two-twelfths to Harry
and two-twelfths 10 Isaac, and keep half the
pie myself, what would there be left?''
There was profound study among the
scholars, but finally one of them held UP his
hand as signal that he was ready to an
swer..
s'Well sir, what would there be left Speak
up loud so that all cun hear" said the COM
mittee man.
''The plate" shouted the hopeful fellow.
The committee man turned red in the face,
while the rest of the members roared aloud.
The boy was excused from answering any
more questions.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

A DANGEROUS CAsE.-Some twenty years
ago, a farmers barn in the vicinity of Wore
cester, was struck by lightning, and burned
to the ground. Many of the citizens had
gone to the fire, when fop, well strapped
and dickied, with cap on one side Of bis
head, met celebr ated doctor, and accested
him in this wise:
"Can you, all tell me doctah, how fab
they have succeeded in extinguishing the
confagration ali, of the unfortunate yeo-
mans barn ?"
The doctor eyed the individual attentively
dropped his head as usual for moment,
and then slipping his thumb and finger into
his vest pocket took out couple of pills
and handed then to him saying
"Take these sir, and 60 to bed, and if you
do not feel better in the morning, call at my
office"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

VENT1LArEsiY OUR CHILDREN's RooMs.-
Most parents, before retiring to rest, make
1t duty to visitthe sleeping rooms of their
children. They do so in order to be satisfied
that the lights are extinguished and that no
danger is threatening their little ones. But
ii they leave the room with closed windows
and doors, they shut in as great an enemy
as fire, though his ravages may not be so
readily detected. Poison is there, slow but
deadly.
Morning after morning do many little chill
dren wake weary, fretful and oppressed
"What can it mean? What can it be?''
the mother cries. In despair, she has re-
source to medicine. The constitution becomes
enfeebled and the child grows worse.
The cause, perhaps, is never traced to
oyercrowded sleeping rooms without proper
air; but it is nevertheless the right one.
An intelligent mother, having acquainted
herself with the principles OF ventilation,
will not retire to her own room for the night
without having provided sufficiency of air
for her children in the same manner that
she provides and regulates their night COW
ering, or any other requisite for refreshing
slumber. Sometimes by judiciously lower
ing window, and at other times by leaving
door wide open, this end may be attained.
HuMoR. The Chicago Journal COM
mences lengthy ''plea for good huuoor,"
as follows
ssOur readers have remarked that We
sprinkle our columns with things humorous
as well as things grave and substantial. We
do this on purpose, and with purpose. We
believe in running" the cheerful, as well
the cloudy side of human affairs. Life is
sober, the times are stern, people are grave
or mad. There is little .jollity in America.
It's the all work and no play makes Jack
dull boy, which predominates in the Amer
lean disposition. Leisure is rare, sport is
rarer and laughter rarer than en Gravity
beclouds the countenances ON the streets.
Men look sober, and women sad. Business.
Business! There is no end to business.
The social CIRCLE is broken up, home is q
remembered dream. Men and women meet
occasionally, and but to bow and say good
bye.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

The DIFFERENcE.--A philosophical cab
man in Mobile, thus speaks of the section
over which his wheels make their tracks:
=" If you run over youngster down here in
this hereward, said he, "the folks don't say
nothin'-kase they have got more children
than whites for 'em-but just run over goat
or pig, and I'm blest if mob amt arter
you in two minutes -
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

THE AMOUNT OF HIS BILL.-The Cont
mental folks day or two since, hearing Of
the whereabouts of guest who had oecamp-
ed without going through the usual formal
ty of paying his bill, sent him note: "Mr.
---: Dear Sir.--Will you send the amount
Of your blu and oblige,' etc. To which the
delinquent made answer: "The amount Of
my bill is $9O,e23. Yours respectfully
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

AN AWKWARD COMPLIMENT. "A wedding
breakfast was recently given by substan-
tial farmer blessed with five daughters, the
eldest being the bride, when neighbor, a
young farmer who was honored with an
invitation, thinking, no doubt that he ought
to say something smart and complimentary
on the event, addressing the bridegroom
said: 'sWelI you've got your pick of the
batch" The countenances of the four I'M
married ones, as may be imag ined, looked
awfully indignant.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

HAD HIM THERE.--A rather amusing in
cident occurred on the streets on Friday last
says the Chicago Tribune, in which shoe
black contriyed at once to show off his wit
and turn an honest penny A man appar-
emily and undoubtedly from the country,
was accosted by the juvenile polisher Of be-
grimed understan dings with the usual
question. The following was the colloquy !:
''Blaek yer boots, sir :"
'No."
''Shine EN- up for dime !"
mo"
''Black EN- for five cents -
''No"
''I'll do 'em for nothing :"
"All right
The young hopeful set about his word with
great relish and soon had one boot in bright,
shining condition Then turning up his face
to the blackee, he gravely announced, Snow
you'll have TO give me quarter to do the
other
That boy will yet be somebody.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26

ART OF NOT QUARRELING.- Sensible hus
band: elbow is it that we never quarrel,
Mr.. Xantippe?" Well, l will tell you One
person can't make q quarrel. Now, if am
in quarrelsome humor, and break out, my
wife remains cool and collected and don't
say word. If my wife is peevish, and
displays more temper than is becoming to
one of her beautiful sex, 7, her husband,
remain as unmoved as the monument, or
else cheat myself into the belief that l am
listening for the moment to some heavenly
song. We only quarrel one at 8 time, and
it is astonishing, if you leave quarrel alone,
how very soon it dies out? That's our Sc
cret, madam and I should advise you and
all Xantippes to follow it.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-26


RULES FOR SLEEP.-AN IMPROVEMENT ON
HALL.--1st As soon as you get in bed have
Bridget hand the wash bowl to you Then
place it Immediately beneath the small of
your back, and you will Immediately sink
back into calm slumber. 1t should not
remain in that position long enough to pro-
duce stupor.
End. Try to think of something you can't
remember; the more you can't think of it,
the sleeper you viii get
3D. Let John or Phineas pour ice water
down the sleeve of your shirt for an hour or
two, while he holds lump Of assafoetida to
your nose.
4th. Count two millions slowly and DELHI
erately. You will certainly be asleep be-
fore you have counted that number.
9Th. Hold wire against the tenderest
nerve of your tooth. This is infallible--
patent applied for.
9th. Have your back gently smoothed
with curry comb, or read the Nation
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-12

Naval Engagement ON the Parana.
New ,YoRK, Aug. 1.-The following
account Of a naval engagement on the
river Parana, il given in the Journal
Deritisi: At s q. N. the Paraguayan
vessels were in reach Of their enemy,
aud at once opened a. furious FIRE. The
Brazilian account which has reached "a
states that the Paragusyans fought with
the utmost bravery, and the result was
for some time doubtful, until the Bra
lillian steamer Alogonas, converted into
a ram, made terrible havoc among the
enemy's feet--sinkiug three steamers.
The battle lasted until 4 p. m. The Para
guaysns, who supported the ere Of their
feet By alsnd battery Of thirty guns, are
reported to have lost 500
The TFt6uns's Richmond correspond
emit says: CTa.sb ffac .e.~a =
A very important case win shortly be
brought before the United States Court
to decide whether slaves, held TO service
after President Lincoln's emancipation
proclamation had gone into effect, Jan
uary LIST, 1864, shall not be entitled TO
remuneration for their labor.
Colonel Brown, representative OF the
Freedmen's Bureau, Is very busily pre-
pairing such q case against John VIM
Bolts, who refuses to pay the wages Of
negro servants owned and held up to
the time of the surrender of Lee, not
withstanding the negroes could have
gons TO the Union forces and enlisted OF
labored in the QGartermaster's Depart.
msnt, and earned at least SIG per month
In view of the fact, Mr. Botts receiVed
$40, 900 from ous Government for tres
pas on property and on cutting OF wood
The claim of the instance is strong
one. .-a ser q n