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ITEMS FROM SOUTHERN SOURCES.
r. P. Blair IN RICHMOND.
RE-CAPTURE OF HI. S. FOOTE BY
THE REBELS.
WASHINGTON. Jan. Is.

The Richmond Enquirer of the 18th con-
tains the following from the Mobile Advertise
The Yankees, about 1000 strong, are at
Franklin Mills.on Dog river, without trans
portation. Their supplies are received by way
of Dog river owing to the formation of the
country. Their position is unassailable. Our
forces are in proper position to thwart any
move they may make. In skirmish the 9th
err day, two or three Yankees were killed and
five captured. - 9rfs. -. ~ 81
On Friday last, says the Charleston Mer-
curry: "The Yankees iI unknown force are
reported to have crossed New River, on the
road to Grahamsville. Their main body how
ever, is still in the neighborhood of Hardee-
vile; as yet their object is not developed, but
Wheeler is closely watching their movements.
The Richmond Despatch has the following:
"Francis P. Blair, the Yankee peace commits
sioner arrived in this city late ON Wednesday
night, atteded by servant. Mr.. Blair came
into our lines at point in front of Fort Har-
rison, held by the City Battalion. He was
DELAYED several hours on our lines waiting
for permit to come to the city which was not
procured until late hour of the night. Since
h s arrival he has been kept, or has kept him
self, from the public eye, and his movements
and whereabouts are shrouded in mystery
He is believed to be lodged at the Spotswood's
Hotel. He has been met accidentally by sew
eral of his old acquaintance, and their meet
ings were characterized by the utmost cordi-
ality on both sides.
He is said to have had interviews with the
chief executive officers of the Government.
What passed at these interviews we need not
expect to know until Mr. Blair returns to the
United States. ssa ssf
Mr. Bair's ostesible business in Richmond,
or rather presumed business here, is nothing
ostensible about him or his business, or move
ments, is to ascertain whether anything can
be done to bring about a cessation of HOSTILE
ties or an end to the war. We think his real
business is to place Mr.. Lincoln's administra-
ton in good position before the northern
people, who have just been called upon to I'LL
another draft. Lincoln knows that the prop
ositions he will make are such that they would
be spurned by our government; but our re-
lection of them will enable him to go before his
people, and with Blair's aid to prove that the
rebls will accept of no terms OF peace, and
that nothing is left him but vigorous prose-
cution of the war. Mr.. Blair will return TO
Grants headquarters on Saturday, If the
freshet subsidies sufficiently to enable flag of
truce boat to go down the river.
We have no news from the south or south
west" f1es atqd q
The Richmond Examiner of Jan. 18th, con-
tains the following: The great overflow of
luO JdtuCS tbtfCt anu may w luOIS
for Buffers canal than all his explosions. 1t
may wash it out clear, or it may fill it up with
mud and sand. Until the water subsidies
nothing can be known even by those on the
spot. G N
The chief news on the lines is the continued
activity of Grants army. The railroads. run
day and night, and is said to be transporting
vast stores to the eStreme left of his lines,
where, without doubt, his next effort will be
made, perhaps the commencement of long
march.
The following is from the Richmond Wing
of the 18th: tsThe arrest of Hon. 81. S. Foote
was received in the House of Representatives
yesterday at one O'Clock, through his private
secretary Col. B. N. Harrison:
EXECUTIVE DEPT, Jan. 18th, 1865.
To the House of Representatives, C. S. A.
have just received the accompanying report
from the Secretary of War, stating that Henry
s. Foote, a member of the House Of Repre-
sentatives from the state of Tennessee, has
been arrested by a military officer in northern
Virginia, while endeavoring to pass over lines
on his way to the enemy's country. sub
NIT the matter to you in order that such dis
posal of the case may be made as to you shall
seem proper oa5talek sa,5i.ag5e
(Signed) JEFFERSON DAVIS
lsa WAR DEPARTMENT, G. s. A.
asslaa Richmond, Jan. Is, 1865.
To the President of the Confederate States.
Sir:-I have the honor to submit for your in
formation and direction, the subjoined copy of
telegram received from the Provost Marshal
at Fredericksburg. No special instructions
had been given for such arrest
(Signed) JAS. A. Seldom.
% inF Secretary Of War.
FREDERICKSBURG, Jan. 49, 1865.
To the Honorable Secretary OF War 81
have arrested Hon. Henry 5. Foote at Deco
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