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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
Aid for Drafted Men.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the oiti'
gems of the Ninth and Fifteenth Wards was held last
evening at Metropolitan Hall, No. 90 Sixth'avs Inc
object Of the meeting to arouse the interest OF he
citizens and endeayor by On earnest effort to III tle
quota of the District by volunteering and thus reevo
those who were drafted and unable to send substitutes
from being forced to respond IN person Inc meetng
organized by the election Of Alderman C9,pp ~
Chairman and Alfred vredcnburgh Secretary; several
suggestions were made by gentlemen, and in the mean
time subscriptions being taken ip by tne ChaI
man and Secretary. Hon. Henry j. Raymond maze
telling aud patriotic speech and at the close tne Cns
man announced that1e only needed $50 more 70 maY
up the sum of $500 COLLECTED during the evening:
This was speedily subscribed 1t was tnen moved eas
committee be appointed to canvass the " srds an9
raise fund by subscription. This ives agrfd TO- anu
the following gentlemen appointed com4i{tee w Tue
Chair: Ninth Ward-Walter w. Price, John kf{ser'
Ignatius FLYNN, W. H. Gedney, Vincent j. King.
james W. Farr John Z. Havand, Salem 4. kgssen'
f. A. Ridabock and G. +. Meskle. Fifteenth W3rd--
F. A. Conkng, Douglass Taylor. Abraham Lens
George W. Blunt, John b. Ryer. Henry j: Raymond
Robert Irwin, A. II. McCurdy Nicholas Walsh, apq
Charles j. Livingston. On motion the officers OF w
meeting were added to the committee Tho meeun9
then adjourned TO meet at the call OF the ChaiS wnpip
the next week. to hear the report Of the conmttee'
tee met Immediately after the adjournment end per-
fected their arrangements TO commence the WORK az
signed them this morning. The next meeting u AZ
ticpated will be held In the Blocker bulldings on
Beeckers the used on this occasion Delng entfe'
" too small Hundreds were turned away unable 70
gain admi,tance and others unable to withstand
the sQfocating heat. rr.,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
shern,an's Pregress-EGeetive Force OF
ihe Confederncy-GOIdsbor Report.
ed Evacuased-ReSeIs Retreat 60 Vir.

NEwBERN n. c.. March le-l0A.M
Parties who have arrived here from Gen.
shermans Army say that shall be able to join hands
with him tomorrow OF next day. One Of them says
Sherman walks the course as earlessy and uncon'
cerned as giant among pigmies, and the enemy are
90 demorazed and panicstrieben that it is doubtful
sbethefhey will make a stand or not
In debate in the North Carolina Legislature, a
few weeks since one member stated that the entire
effective force Of the Confederacy numbered only
l2 goo men, which statement on being questioned was
suhstantiated by official document from Richmond
The State authorities in North Carolina, who allow
no gueras to prowl within the borders of the state
have repeatedly demonstrated with the authorities at
Richmond against the nhuman treatment extended ~
the Rebel Government 10 prisoners OF war.
The decision Of President Lincoln, disappearing the
findings and sentence ofthe in the case OF
Major T. j. Jamison, Of the Fifth Rhode Island Artil
lery meets with general satisfaction among his
numerous friends here WHO insist that be is innocent
of any wrong intentions They anxlousy look for hs
return, with Colonels commission, TO resume com
nsnd Of the ooored regiment which, through his
popularity he raised here in very brief period.
Steamers daily ascend the Neusc River to Huston
with supplies for Schofeld's and Sherman's armies
The small steamer Mystic to snae yesterday
md sapk this side Of Kuston. Sic will be raised in
day or two.
LATER.
Lieut. Knox, chief signal officer Just from the front
rays that reports brought in from Goldsborough
stating that the enemy bad evacuated that place and
were moving toward Virginia.
Capt A. S. Kimball Acting Chief Quartermaster
who he's rendered very important services to Cen
Behofelds army leaves this morning for the front TO
superntend the forwarding to Shernans troops Of the
supplies now on the way TO them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
FROM THE ARMY OF THE JAMES.

Special D.T.eh TO The ". Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON. Tuesday, March 81. 1865.
Your correspondent with the Army OF the
james sends the following; .L
HpoRs AMY OF The JAMES, March 10, le65.
A CAVALRY HLCOsSolssAhCB.
Gen. Kaui1s cavalry division returned early this
morning from three-day tramp In the direction OF
White House A crossing Of the Chlckahominy was
made at Long Bridge and accommodating parties sent
out In different directions. -Four five miles beyond
the river. toward New Kent Court House considera
be force Of the enemy believed to 30 portion OF
Pickes division was found to be in temporary occupa'
ton Of the country and forces were quietly with
drawn last night at II o'clock
They have doubtless agreeaby to instructions, had
no engagement and lost but man. supposed TO have
been captured.
Ths ~saks Of the rccoanoisssnce are comparatively
uuinseresting, OF ,eh fhs weather remains mo and
tie roads IN good condition.
RISE IN THE JAMES.
The James took sudden rise this morning. over.
flowing its banks in many places, but doing no damage
To bridges and docks The rise is attributed 10 the
thawing Of the snow In the mountains, at the head
waters Of the river AT sunset the freshet grad9
ally sutsiding.
ALL QUIET.
All has been perfectly quiet along the lines to-day
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22

The citizens Of the Fifth Ward me. last evening and
organized under the above title s. 5. Wyckof was
called temporarily to the chair. A j. Plumb offered
,ries of resolutions embodyng plan OF operations
which were adopted. DR.. james Kennedy was then
elected permanent Chairman, Col. NJ. G. Murphy,
Vice. Chairman, S. s. Wyekof, Treasurer and John
w. Heape Secretary. The Chair was authorized to
select az Executive Committee and Finance Committee
which was laid over to the next meeting
A Special Committee Of five appointed 10 get mp
meeting franklin square on THURSDAY even
Major Hageerty John Moses and John ". Hcape.
The association then adjourned to meet this evening at
81 o'clock at the Filth Ward Hotel.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
Attempted Escape OF Kennedy she Spy ssA
Incendlary.

Robert C.. Kennedy, the spy and incendiary,
to De executed Governors Island on Saturday next
made GIL Intellectual attempt to escape on Sunday night
He bent the fre.poker straight and after heating It
red hot made number Of holes about the latch Of the
door which gives access to the parsdegr While
engaged in this operation he was detected by the ocer
Of the day His plan probably was TO remove the lock
and after opening the door, attack the sentry 10 'front.'
his door with the poker and il suecc a in dispatch
ing him. don the soldiers outer clothing and take lis
chance OF escape,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
Tenth Reception Of the BreekIys Ars
Asaaclafl0n.

The crowd which regularly blocks up the pic
ture gallery at the receptions Of the Brooklyn Art As
ISOLATION suffered elimination last evening On the
contrary crowd the duplicate Of that whose densiy
made approach to the pictures almost impossible except
to the stout Of heart and strong OF Limb oyerfowed III
TO the thsater itself filing II with audience which
would have gaddened q manager " seems to 10 thAt
the enjoyment Of the pictures which onsht to be the
first object OF such gatherings would be better attained
by having receptions consecutive evenings aud
issuing two separate sets Of cards ofinyitation.
We record the names Of few pictures which seemed
to TO deserve tter place upon the walls A Tito
picture by j. G.. Brown, called Resting would have
been almost perfect in its small way II the landscape
had been painted with the same care shown In the face
of tine child. Mr.. Brown might be thoroughly good
painter but he never will that name by such slight
work as this Miss Juliana Oakley are glad to zee
is still at work and both Of her pictures deserve praise
for the careful conscientious way in which they were
painted The Indian jar In the upper righthsnd corner
of The Reprimand" was beautifully done and indeed.
much Of the detail was painted well az need be.
Miss Oakleys weak point is the faces of her subjects
which betray want of force and study Of character.
Miss Henrietta Granberrys Holly shocks were rich and
effective in color but the brianey obtained in part
by an unnecessary sacrifice Of truth. 1t would have
been lust as easy to make the flowers blazo out
from light background from the conventional dark
one Mr.. Bensons Faded Flower was very an
worthy Of him. The detail was all slovenly, and the
ladys figure was bad as to amount to positive de.
formy-a defect which the illftting theatrical dress
only made more obvious Mr.. Dana's " Kitten was -
natural and pretty little kitten was ever painted;
we shall hold the artist strict account he ever does
anything less excellent. Mr.. Homer's :" The Bright
Side" shows most gratifying progress We hope "
see il in the Academy Exhibition where we can enjoy
1t at our leisure Mr.. Farrers very cosy and carefully.
painted Breakfast Time also deserves more study
than it was possible to give it last night.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
FROM GEN. sylERIDAN.
Arrival OF Trophies-Moyements toward
the James River.
BALTIMORE, Monday, March 20, IS

BALTIMORE, Monday, March 60 1865.
The steamer Europa has arrived at Washing
ton, bringing Major II. d. Compton, bearer OF dis
patches from MaJor.Gen. Sheridan He also brought
with him II Rebel battle aags captured by Sheridan
during his raid seven Of which he captured himself
from Gen. Early's headquarters.
Gen. Sheridan was at White House. on the Pamunkey
River on Sunday but was commencing to move toward
the James River where he has probably by this time
reached the Army Of the Potomac.
SECOND DISPATCH.
FORTRESS MONROE, March 90 1865
Major Compton, of the 9Th New-York Cav
airy. accompanied by Capt. Moore Of Gen. Sheridan's
staff and several Other officers and the principal scouts
OF Sheridans army arrived here last evening on the
steamer Matilda, direct from the White House en- roue
TO Washington, with seventeen battle flags, most
of which were captured near Waynesborough
in the battle with General Earlys forces.
Gen. Sherldans troops in the very best condition,
and appear TO have suffered little or nothing from the
effects Of their long march from Winchester. About
800 Rebel prisoners are at the White House. TO-
gether with 0OO negroes who followed our troops
as they passed through the country
A large number Of prisoners were captured during
the raid but owing 10 the rapdity Of sherdans move
ments many Of the m had to be abandoned and Others
made their escape owing to the relaxed vigilance OF
their guards who we're glad to get rid OF them The
entire cavalry force has crossed to the south bank OF
the Pamunkey River and Is now engaged in recruiting
preparatory to new movements.
The Rebel Gen. Iongstreet, with BIS corps. Is sup
posed to be lnrking In the vicinity Of the White House.
for on the evening Of the arrival Of Sheridan at that
place, frequent sktmisbes occurred between his adj
yanced pckets and unknown small squads Of the enemy
who appeared to DO prowling about fer reconnoterns
purposes
The steamer j. W. Eyerman arrived here to-day from
Moorhead CITY, C. She brings later adyiees from
eth er SheYman's or Schofeld's armies
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22

appearance. He represents the decentralization among
the Rebel troops as much more general ana compete
than has hitherto been asserted or believed so great
indeed to give TO expect that IN sherinahs
further progress through North Carolina he Will
scarcely encounter foe capable Of impeding his pro
gress
Mr.. Poser would be glad to see my OF his friends
who confined with him at Columbia ;. u or NJ
Castle Thunder. He may be addressed at THE TRIBUNE
Offco
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
GEN. SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGN.
HIs JUNCTION WITH sCHOFIEI u.
DC OCCUPIES G0LDsssOROUGH.
wAsnTefoS, Tuesday, March 2l. ls65.

Passengers who arrived to-day from City
Point say:
News ftom Gen. Sherman reached there on Sunday,
through two scouts who left him last week.
He lad occupied Goldsborough without opposition
having connected with Gen. Schofeld.
General Sheridan is being supplied at White House
WITH everything that he may need for his future move
nenis.
The army is still idle
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
JEFF. Davis Accused Of Falschood-His
statement Relative 10 the Peace Con-

The National Republican Washington OF
Monday contains the folowing
I'VE have the best authority for asserting that the
declaration made by JEFF. Davis in his message, which
appeared in this city exclusively in The National Re-
publican on Saturday last. that an interview with Gen
Longsreet asked for BY Gen. Ord to the end tnat
an interview might be lad between Gems Grant aid
Lee, Is in part and in rhole deliberate Jatsehood
1.-THE truth is, that ailrvisr rh Gen. Ord rds so
Heitsd by Con. Loagsbsa, AT The REQUEST OF GEN.
LEE. Gen. Grant not being authorized to act o.
peace commissioner eretpt in legitimate mih'avy ~Sy
declined tue interview.
The fact that Gen. Lee has sought such meeting
with Gen. Grant is evidence Of his desire to OBTAIN
terms
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
The ~. Adams Raiders.
, The n. Y. Tribune.


MONTREAL Tuesday, March 81, 1865.
Argument was resumed in the Raiders case
Yesterday Mr. Deyelin Counsel for the United States,
spoke for seven hours oday. The case viii be finally
closed tomorrow 1t is expected that the prisoners
Will he anrreDdsEaf .. ....tl 1-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
sevcn.Thirty subscriptions.
Pplr ApfIPBIA, Tuesday. March 81,

Subscriptions received yesterday at the Gov.
erament Subscription Agency amounted to % 1855.
The interruption by the food VI Geographic 9pd mail
communications for the last three days have seemingly
diminished orders, but II is almost certain tnat tho
0uiy S235O3. go are left The anxiety for seeurs
investpents, which increases with the ihGeasne De,
cline OF gold promises lead TO tie absorption Of tho
whole Of this issue Within Few days. 80 y
jay Cooke reports sales of Seyen,Thirtiss
to-day to the amount Of t3ots+oY. The latff sines
sabscription nom ths Wei was 9om Rldgeb0rA Qtie :
o. Ss,. and Hs s :; y s :sB: ;SS S' Il
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
Heavy Decline in Gold In Phttndciphia.
PHILADELPHIA Tuesday. March II, 1853

Owing to the decline Of 10 per cent in gold,
business here has been completely suspended.
Clover Seed has declined TO SIS No. Bark nominal
at s2o per tup Cotton very dull Flour very dun and
nominal. supelfne at " 25ass 30; Extras at ess
So 50. Red Wheat at q 20; White, se 80. Yellow
Corn cannot be quoted 81 34asl &C. Oats gener.
ally dull Provisions dull. Whisky dull at 81 %.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22

subscription increased BY those present 70 si""
The Finance Committee will meet at MI u. X.
Dayids No l46 East Twenty seventh ST. on To- mpr5o~
evening AZ II o'clock Subscriptions will be receNeg az
the Fihh National Bank, No. 33s Thrdaye, aod a,
Mr.. voughtons, corner East Twenty seysnih.s snd
Third.ave and Mr.. CoOpers corner East thirty thfo
81 and Tlirl.aye,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
The Rebels Report sherman Repnised-
The Government Denies IL.
WASHINGTON. Tuesday, Marc

WASHINGTON, Iutsud!' AuIV1 - 4oV's
The National Republican contains an extract
from The Richmond Statiaei Of Monday stating that on
fhe nth four divisions OF Shermans army
near Fayetteville. with heavy loss
The Republican says the Government has Trustworthy
information that this report Of repulse is untrue ard
that later news has been received here Of Shernans
movements, which slow that he is trumPhanty
marching on.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
Gen. schoheld Mt Kinston-The Defenses
and Occupation Of the City-Aspcc" Of
the Situation.
From Our Special Correspondent:
KISsToN, n. c., March 10, 1865.

from UuT sIeciaI CorTtspohdths
KIxsToN, n. c., March l6, 1865.
GEN. BRAGG's VICTORY"
On Saturday last the Confederate evacuation
of Kins.on was commenced and on Monday the last Of
the Rebels passed through the town on their way TO
not for long stay at the latter
place Thus will be that notwithstanding the
enormous victory claimed by Gen. Bragg on the Eth In
three DAYS after he had commenced retrograde move
ment In reality the only success which he has gained
was the capture Of the principal portions Of two New
England regiments by surprise In all the lighting
which ersned he was worsted.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
DLsrRTERs.

beseiters are commencing 70 come in rapidly. They
report that Draggs troops the retreat direct y
Raleigh This report is confirmed by the Inhabitants
of Knston II is not at all improbable that te capital
Of Moth Carolina has been chosen a. tie meeting place
Of the various forces under Johnstons command. and
il may t witness of the greatest battles OF the
war Matters are rapidly approaching crisis in this
State. aud many days cannot elapse without bringing
zff,V
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
NOT MUCH REMAINING.

Knston had been garrisoned before our advance by
the Sixty seventh North Carolina Regiment, but these
troops were lately reinforced by Hokes Division from
Wilmington. and by portion Of Gen. Hills troops.
Upon evacuatng, all the Rebel arms and munitions OF
war were taken along. except two guns which were
found disnounted upon the river line OF works and
large quantity Of ammunition which was In a bomb
proof.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22

The evacuation Of Kinson was not hurried one
because having no pontoons at the front, sehohedS
troops were not able TO cross the river until Wednes
day. in the morning Of this day few skirmisher'
crossed in al old scoY and took possession OF the town
During the afternoon the main part Of the army
crossed and marched through tie town cncsmping
outside. Some troops. however, stopped in Kinston
and sought comfortable quarters in the private dwell
ings Of the citizens.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
But ONE COURSE LErT.

There seems to be but one resource left in tie do
mains Of strategy This involves the abandon
meut Of all the Rebel stongbolds except Richmond aud
Petersburg II lies In the rapid transportation OF John
s,ons men TO Virginia and the casting them upon
Grant with the expectation OF Overwhelming him with
the aid Of Lees army This chance is desperate one
and has doubtless been ghed In the balance by the
Lieut.. General in his plans Of the campaign.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
A REBEL RAN.

Tie ram Neuse, from which all manner Of things was
expected was burned Saturday to prevent her fall
ing into our hands II seems that her weight Of timber
was too great for the water in the Neuse and that she
was continually running aground and could not be
depended upon for service For two weeks previous to
her destruction she had been immovabe. She was
armed with two FOUNDER Parrot guns.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22

The inhabitants Of Kinston have nearly MI remained
in the town. content rather to submit TO the authority
Of the Union than TO follow the fortunes o! the fast fail
ing C0nfederacy
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-13

NV YoRK, June ~.
Cotton 81 (d42c for midding.
Flour 59l0c lower; at SIS 55@5 s5 for extra
state; Sc 2O96 30for extra round hoop Ohio, and
81 05@S IS for trade brands. Rye -four QUIET
Corn meal dull.
Whisky 81 Os1a@2 O5 for western. and 81 O6
for refined.
Wheat-Winter red western 81 80; prime
81 65E; amber Michigan ST. IS; choice
81 II. Rye dull Corn 1880 for new mixed
western, soc for new mixed. Csc for choice and
81 &c for inferior to prime western yellow.
Oats 6s@72c.
Coffee dull Sugar. lO14@ll Molasses Soc
Hops l0@30c.
Wool dull
Petroleum dull st 341sc for crude, Sic for re-
fined in bond and 70G7l DO free
New mess pork s27 75@2S 90; 1924 5O@24 IS
for '63-'64. DO cash and regular way, closing at
S24 IS for cash, Sl9 90 for prime. and Sl9
5UG20 50 prime mess Plain mess beef $40 90
OLA %: extra mess. $l2 0O@lS 90; beef hams.
26@27 SOC. Cut meats; l2@l4lac for shoulders.
and l4@lSc for hams. Bacon; l3lSc
for Cumberland cut; 49, &C for long ribbed, and
l434@l5c for short ribbed
Lard l5%@l9Ic Butter. 20@3Oc for Ohio.
and 23933c for State. Cheese s@l5c. Rice
dull
Money. easier and in large supply at 5(d6 per
cent. Sterling in fair request at ll01S @llO76
for fret class bills. Gold shade easier open
ing at $l3s14. and closing atSl 4O7s.
Stocks trmer
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-13
OFFIcE-Souh side Public Square, Couing
ton Indiana.

UsHE Company holds by lease. and in fee, about
III twenty thousand Of the most select coal
lands In Western Indiana, bordering both sides OF the
Wabash river Maps Of these lands may be the
Vim. Dale, No. Is Park Place. n. City, at toe Office Of
Hon. J. X. CofrOth, Huntington, Indiana, and the
Office Of Roach Mcdonald, Indi annapolis
A reference TO the report OF the Hon. David Dale
Owen, late State Geologis will show that these lands
situate in the midst OF the finest coal fields of the
State, Astounding alsO ia salt, iron and other valuable
mineral substances.
Near be mouth OF Coal Greek where the Company Ia.
large quantities Of lands sat has been discovered
equal in qualify to the KanawhA. This
oRdsga salt finding its way down the wabash and Erie
Canal Mr. Thomas, the proprietor, finding himself IN
able compete with it, abandoned the manufacture In
bis boring be encountered that which recently dis
closed facts prove to have been coal oil
Those lands all lie IN close prOx nifty to the wabash
and Eris Canal, some Of them upon its banks
Mr.. John kcManomy the business agent OF the CO u
pany, las returned from tour Of observation Of the oil
regions Of Pennsylvania convinced that the lands leased
by tue company, in Fountain and Parke counties
surface Indications present themelves stong analogy
in the oil and mineral substances found on French
Greek, Pennsylvania, where the gresest quantity and
the valuable OIL is found Mr. AcAanomy has pur-
chased for the company the most approved machinery
with all the fixtures necessary FOR operation and il pre-
pairing with experiences workmen the speedy develop
Of the hidden Of the lands % the company
All the indices Of coal ell found IN local ties where
csltles Of the lands OF the Company afordng every
rational prospect Of success. Tie company thinks II
necessary make any other reference the character
Of 6e land, other than the and referred t.
Sl0o 900 Of the stock being 1000 shares proposed
by The Company 10 be offered In the market At onsh ali
it, par value being e25 per share, for the purpose
aiding the Company in a speedy development Of tho
lands. aYr25-dkvtf