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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-02-02
by FRIDAYS MAIL.

\ IsrrN GALVESTON, January 2Otll, iSb5.
Flakes Bulletin has later news via tho
blockade, from which Icopv:
Fromthc New York Herald Jan. 10.
Mni. Gen, y. +. Butler has been removed
hy the President from the position Of Com
mhnder Of the army Of the .Iames, and or
dered to reportat Lowell, Mass Gem Ord
succeeds him. The general cessation of nc
tive military operations in frontof Peters
burg and Richmond continues, the weather
being still unfavorable for any extensive
movement.
II is now estimated thattherebel General
Hood has succeeded in getting over $4,000
Of his men south ofthe Tennessee river.
Its reported thar Frarcis P. Blaif, Sc
nior, has departed from Washington on a
second peace nlissionsto Richmond, but as
Ito the nntureof his terms or special designs,
nothing has vet become public
Tie Union troops have. by ordcrof Gen.
Reynolds, evacnated Fort Smith aud Van
Buren, Ark, but the President has recalled
tbs order.
From ihc N. Y. World. Jan. 11th.
The Richmond Whig, Of Jan. 9th, thinks
that the sending Of the Blair's 10 Richmond
establishes the claim Of the Ncrthto be the
most impudcnt nation that ever existed. 1t
suggests that the Blairs ,shoi,ld have pro-
cepded to Raleigh, instead of Richmond.
Thn lower House Of fhe Pehp, Congress
have been engaged for several days past in
discussing the question of consolidation,
the first practical step towards making Lee
dictator f
wAsHiyGroY.-Jan. 10th.--Tbe present
speculation abont pence movements in loyal
and in rebel papers rest on a weak foundn-
lion II is safe to say that no person either
authorized orunauthorized has lntely left
Washington for the front and the Grand of
peace, oi with the view to consult the rebel
authorities concerning the existing difficult
ties.
BALTMoRE. Jan. The tide in the az
fairs of the Coufederates begun to turn at
Wilmington. The Confederate leaders re-
gard their situation now, if not with COM
plAccncy at least with satisfaction and hope.
They believe that their dark days arc past,
and that they can see the dawn Of better
things The defcnces ofWilmington, though
known to be strong, were untried and the
result of the attack there was looked for
with deep. anxiety. But Wilmington is
nov regarded as absolutely secure, and
Richmond, so far as Grant is concerned,
after seipc Of six months, is regarded rs
impregnable. There is only one thing that
gives them any concern, aud that is Sher-
mans army. and what may be done with IL.
They think that Sherman will not campaign
very extensively in Georgia this winter, but
that his nrmv will reinforce Grant, except
strong garrison left at Savannah.
The Y. Times of Ian 11tl. e.vo fh,f
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-02-02

ry-IIon John r. Baylor, writing from
Richmond Va, under date of Nov. 9th,
says;
nCieo. D. Prentice, of the Louisville Jour
nal, is here to attend the trial OF his son
for murder He told member Of Congress
that Kentucky was alive to our cause, aud
would come to us finally. His advice TO the
Sonih is to resisf TO The last man, for i7orss
than death Gpaits US If iVc are sNbfrgsfed
s'The members with but few exceptions.
are hopeful, and believe in final redemption
from Yankee projection. For myself he
lieve il is only a question of time, that viii
be heightened or shortened by the admin
istration in proper ton as il is wise or fool
ish.
81 heard direct from Col. M y. Graham
by psroled prisoner, who his compan-
ion on Johnsons Island. The Col. was vel.
and hoped tobe exchanged. trust he may y
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-02-02

trotu inc ~. j. EStulHg ENpreSS, JNu, q. 4,
II was announced in yesterdays Express
that Sherman had driven in the rebel pick
cts at Hardeeville. The Richmond Dispatch
Of the 5th alluding to the movement, suys
llardecville is a station on the Charleston
aud Savannah Railroad, twenty miles from
Savannah. Shermans present objective
point is Brnnchville, the point of junction
on the Charleston and Savannah with the
Augusta Railroad. We have heard no es-
innate of his forces, but presume he has
been reinforced by Fosters command from
Port Royal and perhaps by all the Yankee
troops from Norris Island aud thereabouts.
An ofiiaial dispatch from Gen. Hood in
the Richmond papers states that the army
has recrossed the Tennessee river without
material loss since the battle in front Of
Nashville. tits claimed by the Richmond
editors that the Salt works at Saltvllle, can
soon be repaired. and that Hood has not lost
near so many men us the Northern journals
report.
FoRTRsss MONROE Jan, 9Th, vim Balti-
more THE Exchange of prisoners has
again been resumed. Col. u. L. milford
arrival hcre from Wnshinoton Yesterday
nfternoon AM, left bv aao az tr1ce steamer
foi. vor,po IN tbe lanes ,;ver with aho,it
lo1 .n Nutsua, a' ou '"e 'npaes iiSs', WV apo''
~ reees ulncsrs, hos' 9,,reeons. T, = .,;e,.
paLiaAokh, jar, I, s,sg'nes Fs,ros Ha,o
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the artillery, the general cessation Of ac.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-02-02

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The t'FArAb VALLEYp-lrs BATTLE
MARxs.--A Northern correspondent, de-
scribing military affnirs in the Shenandoah
Valley, which he aptly styles, 80 far as II
applies to the Yankee army the ''fatnl Val
ley betakes himself to a pen painting Of
It's scenery and it's historical battle marks
In the course of his letter he says: 4
"rhere is one village in the Shenandoah
Valley which the Union army always pas
ses, playing the tune of "0ldJohn Brown"
That village is Charlesiown. | remember
the first time the army entered il. AT the
very threshold of the main street all the
bands, silent before, began one by one that
fantastic strain. The forenoon was calm,
but cloudy.-Ihe streets of the town were
lilly peopled at the best; and as the music
of that song swelled, timed TO the tramp Of
thousands Of soldiers who were marching
on up the Valley in pursuit Of the rebel an
nv that had fed, half the heads at the win
dows were drawn sullenly in. Within sight
was the courthouse where John Brown was
tried, and within musket shot stood the tree
whereon John Browns body before il moul-
dered in the ground, was hung. The resi-
dents, somehow OF another, did not like to
be remembered Of these occurrences in this
way
Is it to be wondered that the people Of
Charestown recoiled from such . speeta-
clean army of fanatics, marching on to
complete the work of robbery, murder and
incendarism Which John Brown begani
The writer proceeds
"The name of Washington is not unfrs-
auent in the Valley, Young Bushrod WASH
ington relative of the original Washing
ton by decent, is a member of the rebel cav
airy under Rosser. A female member of
the Washington familr, said to bethe near
est relative ofthe first President now liy-
ing, is the wife of gentleman named
Packard, whose residence, the building Of
which also dates back to the revolution,
was The scene perhaps of the sharpost pors
lion of the fight which took place on the
21st of August. The sharp hooters of Gen
Get. Us division occupied the house which
was shelled by the rebels Nine shells
penetrated the walls, and liberal storm Of
bullets ragged aboHt it for several hours, the
entire family of Mr.. Packard, together with
three young ladies', Misses Washington,
nieces of Mrs. packard,) occupying the eel
lar Mt the time"
He ihus describes the dwelling, which
he tells us is ceriainly-''a sight TO behold
'Txamining the rear wall, from which
direction the enemys shots were fred ons
cannot discern spot where human body
could have placed itself without being lit
Every square foot Of brick hns been Clipped
by bullet, and every shot that struck
pierced the walls entire The interior IL a
scene of desolation. A she'll exploded in
almost every room, and the marks Of bullets
entering through the windows, are seen in
the walls the foor the ceilit.g andthe fur
ni,nre. The latter, in some apartments, is
completely ruined An old bureau, orce
owned by Washington, sits against the wall
where The first shell entered. The upper
portion oft was torn to pieces, and the
spliniers have been taken as relics by nn-
merous visitors"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-02-02

esraph, writing from Austin, under date ol
Jan. 18th says
AusTIs, January 18th, 1865.
Ed. TELEGRAPH- Having spent Il day or
two in examining the State factories in this
city, have been so agreeably surprised.
that propose informing your readers Of
their character a
The percussion cap factory, under the im-
mediate supervision of Mr.J. Browne, is a
perfect success and credit 10 Governor
Murrah and the military board. Formerly
the caps made at this establishment were
very trifing. corroding rapidly ia the at
mosphere. But Mr.. Browne, with great
difficulty, has overcome all obstacles and IS
turning out large quantities OF most excel
lent caps, Of different sizes, suitable for pis-
tolls, shot guns and muskets. They are lin
ed with tin foil aud then coated with com
position and, after lying in waier4s hours
explode withceriainty. Taking large blocks
of crue capper, Mr.. browne FIRST melts and
casts il into small bars, which are then roll
ed hy machinery into thin, ribbon shaped
sheets, from which the she'll Of the cap is
made. The whole operation requires skill
and ingenuity From the "wssings' OF
this process, Mr.. Browne manufactures an
excellent article Of blue stone, and could
make large quantities Of friction matches.
The Military Board is not enabled 10 ex-
Tend this invaluable factory, fer the want
Of appropriations; bui IL the Confederate
authorities would make arrangements with
them, they could soon turn our half . nii-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-02-02

The Marshall Republican says that Maj;
Evell LEFT that place on the 81 Of January
for Shreveport, with sin uillions Of new
issue 10 pay Of the troops.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-02-02

HSy- A correspondent of the Houston Tel
esraph, writing from Austin, under date Of
Inn 18th savs 80 ~ -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-30

skeE 3 "a t,flE ssERAaas VIA Eafs Aa'ailaa lars
hiae ef acatIIR nRFpnffs, hut lhslF tljBs AAa eki
piIe4 haonthe slNcet when any acts az iawteasnesS
are Committed by these irresponsible detachments
acS they are not few, there is no arresting and
loringing them TO justice. Such q system O. rob
bing plundering aud marauding our own injured and
distr acted people has never bcdn Known Far bet
Cor the Southern people would 1t be II the enc
my could occupy the whole country. Even the
troops four cavalry who are in camp, commit out
RACES ofsuch character render their absence a
pleasure. If the people of East Tennessee cant he
protected from the outrages of our haf-discipned
and disorganized cavalry, the ostensble protection
had better be withdrawn at once. The conduof OF
the Confederate forces in East Tennessee for the
last twelve months, has done more to change pub
lie sentiment to the prejudice ofthe Government
TO destroy their confidence in her ultimate success,
than all the reverses OF our armies. Southern men
| have been made Union in consequence OF the con-
duct Of our troops towards them.
Since the evacuation of the country by the main
armies it has been but one season Of suspense "a
| the people this frontier, embracing line from
Jonesyille, Va, TO Ashyille, n. G. This boundary
embraces an extensive territory OF neutral char
| acter TO both armies, and has become can Asylum
or harbor for deserters and scape goats from lns
tice.o Not less than fifteen hundred men roam a
large over this territory under the guise ofscOpts
| bushwhackers" &c. To remedy such state of at
/ fairs seems almost impossible. The occupation o.
the country by the enemy would strengthen our de
pleted commands considerably, as those scouts
| discriminating bands, &C., would have to leave the
hauuts aud seek refuge with the army,
Asia the rebuilding Of the railroad bridges and
sney most of the former orcr-.5:s of ';r Der ir
n.vnt Lut e'7w psogr>SS ~ l;i' 4 III ','l'
| -~t.SS t.T.. = '"i rLn'' -, ',,i Is oin /.
| ,h fruui .,{ytas,,G. u.i . -,f, Genera
| Vaughn is-LasLe 10 The 49, 80, The 81 tlf
ing done at once, ala d".a. cArryti. hv =.
power to that end. Asto Tho deftEee
tier lac has disposed his command GNt- ...,,t +,
| surprise.
The attention of the Government should be called
| to this anticipated raid on Salisbury. BIRD.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-30

skus ksss shts, khs sls tawsR ttslIksa 81 ava sAt
alayss Rad smploy thsm skalAst tho laYsdef--taelf
eneElg no less than oBrs-whfnever we think II ne,
eessary or polite. Nor is the Times correct in It's
theory as to the length Of time that would be re-
uuired for bringing them into the service, and quail
r.ing them for its demands. There is plan that we
have heard suggested by an influential member of
Congress that would require but little while to be
put in practice, and would be- attended by other
important advantages. That is for the Confederate
Government to buy and present to each soldier in
the field young and able-bodied negro man, armed
and eduipped--to be instructed by his new
master in the art Of handling his weapon, and to
be carried into battle by his side. This plan would
serve first 10 transform the negro into soldier by
the readest and most efficient process, and thereby
AT once double the number Ofour troops. Second To
dituse the interest in this species Of property and
tb.reby remove all discomfort resulting from the
idea that Ibis is the n-slayeownsrs night for the
slaveowpers' property. Third, TO overcome all re-
puspance our soldiers might feel 10 having the ne
rro introduced into the army as CON-
rnde in arms. Fourth, to pay our brave troops IL
something substantial and valuable forther tolls
and sacrifices. We refer 10 this MISTER at present
rather r the purpose Of giving information 10 the
anxious people OF the other side, than to urge 1t;
4t %. WlSn once Ii has oeen determined u
.c-r Ii. he laubs, We expect 10 and TN
,,h,le having ,rG; advocates. II suilce' IoI Ih'
a sent to say, in qls~er 10 the I""eS' Ia
i, not low, and never can be, too late t'
ADOPT the policy OF arning Cur slaves "r th'
ume has not come and will never come when the
master race will not be able TO cope with their en-
| emy. until the negro could be prepared Tor 'ueI
! se,yies as he would be capable OF as soldier
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-30
[roK TIE wHIa.l

To TIE HON. HUMPHREY MARSHALL. =
My DEAR SlR:-rhOusand greetings to you from tens
of Thousands of patriotic hearts linen and wOmen in Nir
gina) Tor yonr pointed and patriotic speech in the Con-
say one thing certain the country Is full of able
bodied white capable OF military service IN the held
il they are mRde 10 perform IT,
TY il true 10 the very letter To say nothing OF the
thousands of ableboded men detailed from the army
there are enough fat and sleek ones IN civil Office who
sLu tie first duty OF the patriot (the bate,eld and
imnlonyly seek and lind CIVIL Office, who If put in the
army would give us strength enough TO defy lankeedom
thrice over These men be hunted up and put in the
army and their places filled by old men and disabled sol
diers
Bnt the inquiry NAV arise how are they TO be found
Your fertile imagination will doubtless suggest better
than any may propose IL nothing better can be
done appoint enrolling officer Tor tie clerk OF each
county and parish in the Conederaeyl under.a heavy
nenaty 10 report TO Congress the number and age Of
ery civil Official in such counties and parishes DO some.
dear sir to. get these skrLKERs IN
the army You will then have done your whole duty on
this subject and meantime will enjoy the happy consolation
that YOU have put iour-iod men in the army than
you or the government supposed the country could fur
nish. Their name is Lpgiap! We have more than one
hundred officers in the army who are mnns az ara OF
leg and yet are available in the army why then, may
not disabled soldiers fill THE CIVIL oFFI9Es Enough
such can always be found who have fought and bed for
their country if the SLEEK and HEARTY skuker who has
fought and bled can be made to give room Tor
them Remember, my dear sir that there is not mo-
ment TO be lost The Spring campaign IL at hand. The
enemy is reinforcing We must do the same Devise
some means put all SHADE CIVIL as well as all SHADE NIL
rAfY officials in the army Do this at once Don't delay
a moment Having done this PROMPTLY, you'll entitle
yourself 10 The uDdyng gratitude OF grateful country.
The Confederacy by means run down at the heel
BRING ont the SEILEs and We men enough ~ light the
Doodles AD INFINITTN Bring them pnt and give them
to our second Washington the great the coed the below
ed Ell aud very you'll hear from men, women and
children one GRASD uNyERsAL SHOUT or SoVTHER% Is
DEPENDENCE Old VIRGINIA,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-30
THE NEWS.
THE RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

Ihf hlhhI MAN IN IHE klGHT PLACE.
General John G, Breckenridge has been appointed
Secretary of War, in place of Hon. James A. Sed-
don, resigned, and will enter upon the duties OF
his Office in about week. We hazard nothing in
saying that within the broad limits OF the Confede-
racy no one could haye.been found more acceptable
tohe great mass OF the people in aud out of the ar
my. lie fortunately adds to an enlarged aud CON-
prehensiye knowledge Of the nature and genius OF
our institutions practical acquaintance with mill
taTy matters, which he has successfully illustrated
in many of the hardest fought battles of the war.
While regret to lose his brilliant services in the
field, We can but congratulate the country upon IFS
good fortune in having at this uncture in our strug
gle so great and fortunate statesman and warrior
to direct and manage military operations.
MOVEMENTS IN THE SOUTH.
In our Geographic column will be found important
information relative TO Shermans movements in
the direction OF Charleston and Augusta.
PEACE COMMISSIONERS
Hon r. III. 7. Hunter, Vice President Stephens
and Judge CampbelL of the War Department, left
this city yesterday morning BY the Petersburg train
for OLD Point, on mission connected with negotia.
tons with the United States Government looking
to peace Whether they will meet the Federal
commissioners there, or proceed to Washington,
We have not been informed.
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
The War Department was as lonesome looking
last night as parish church on Monday and after
toe most diligent inquiry were unable to obtais
from any of its attaches single item,
SUNDAY RUMoR.
Uaon the heel Of the departure of our Commits
sioners, rumor gained currency that bearers Of
dispatches had arrived in Richmond from both the
French and English governments, We need hardly
add that We could trace il TO no authentic source.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-30
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.
CAMP NEAR BRISTOL, TENNESSEE,
January 81, 1865.

To the Editor Of tie Wig
The anticipated move of Thomas through this
department has ceased TO excite any interest in the
country All feel satisfied that Alabama will be
his field of future operations
Considerable activity is reported among the
troops around Knoxville. salisbury is the object
Of the next movement. Several. officers have made
their escape from that prison recently, and have
furnished the authorities at Knoxville with maps OF
iortifcatons, routes, &e.-eyerything requisite to
make an invading party successful.
New horses have been furnished Gillem's com
mand, and they are ready for another extensive
raid.
Stoneman has returned from Nashville.
There will be no demonstrations on Southwestern
Virginia until towards spring, when the troops from
Kentucky will be Transferred 20 this departments
An infantry force and sHl~ quantity Of cavalry,
as scents, may make demonstration on this front,
as a diversion in favor of the raiding party that
hail move into North Curolina. There is nothing
being done towards repairing the railroad east Sf
Straw berry Plains. This is sure indication that
serious advance, for the purpose of occupation,
IS anticipated by the enemy at present. They seem
20 be concentrating considerable quantities Of sup
plies AZ Knoxville, gathering them along the rivers
east OF the place. All fOragng parties Of che enc
nay and detachments of troops throughout the eoun-
tryhhaye been drawn into the vicinity of Knoxville
and the Plains
Tie condition Of the country from the Watauga
line TO Strawberry Plains is deplorable II is in
tested with bands Of robbers and gaerilas render
ing il unsafe for crzens to travel il at other times
tban in the day time and seldom then. There is as
much to he feared from our own soldiers scattered
through the country as the bands Of outlaws of the
enemy. There is no difference whatever. Plumber
is the object. The condition Of the country IS
equally as bad as last summer Every man who can
collect five aeserters or men improperly absent
from their commands, is denominated lieutenant or
captain, and ne is off for scouting on his own re-
sp0usibity, robbing aud plunderng the citizens, IT.
respective Of political tenet. There are to-day more
scouts bands Of licensedTcbbers in this depart
ment than organized commands Of troops under
brigade commanders. q mean the boundary OF East
Tennessee when speak of this DEPARTMENT. 81
In majority Of instances these commands are
made up of desertsrs from commands in this portion
Of the Department Many are men absent without