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The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-04

ma WING OPENED A LARGE JOBB1&a
HOUSE for the supply of Dealers in Mississippi wa
are prepared to sell to Dealers at New Orleans press
a Large Experience in the Wholesale Business,
and Unequaled Faci tiles for warrant us In saying
inducements be offered that will render entrs
satsfacton. 1t is the design to make this point -
desirable for the pnrchaoe of all kiuds Of goods any
on the Mississippi river
are also prepared at all times to pay the highsf
market price for Cotton in any size and lot VIII also
receive csn4gnments for New York, New OrlsansOf
LOUIS making liberal advances in cash or msrehAn
rendering the owner the account sales whenever
sold.
we nave secured the services of A WATTSd
East Mississippi, who will be pleased to hSvs hE
iieno' eau on bin when they visit the city, and VIII
ATTEND promptly to all orders sent him.
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REAL ESTATE
City and Country Agency.


AvING devoted themselves to the Sale D..
- enase. Exchange and Hire of Real Eststo ~
net with the most gratifying success in the go. nS
OF Mooe desire to enlarge the circle Of thai,
~ aan nereiore whiic they have the satisfa
soncit the continuance If their conSdencs .nS
cit;1sG .pey W. uld also 6espeak the attention OF
nslppi TO the opportunities they AFFORD anu
1ney would announce to the interior that their a..
xt.a. He Of tne nature OF confidential AGENT snd
Suioea oy inst uc;ion and faithful to advice 49,
.SSogmenIs open to discretion in the discbsrve ~
s su urs ;, Waen Aone are prescribed To lfmit th;
Css 10 tins end tn erefore that their ter
1:rS zone win despatch and satisfaction to their
hsvo a. Icy respectfully request that those who
p 2. or rent win particuarze the same a .n n
me site tn character Of flies il and other ei,.rs
" TO assure them Of their Interest "a 80 'neE
sep psIsGs e the wishes Of tAslr fFiends " :"
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TOJ&l klllieo ana WOunded. VI A,Aio
In the nrst days Aght stated that the Second d.
vision Of the Second corps the only troops actively
engaged which report did injustice TO the Third brigade
of the Third division commanded by Brevet Brgadier
General McAstcr This brigade was detached from the
division and sent TO the support Of General smyth They
took position his right the Tucker House where
they threw up strong breastwork About the time they
had completed they relieved by General Ramsey
brigade but ordered 70 occupy the ground between
the latter and General Smyths right Before they had
time to get into position the enemy made their appear
in three lines Of battle evidently expecting little
opposition at that point.
took place. and had McAiisters brigade not stood their
ground they did, repulsing three desperate assaults
the Second division would have been fanked and the
enemy gaining the Vaughn road, would have been In
position to cut OF the connection with main lines,
and undoubtedly caused much heavier loss than that
reported above. General McAllister highly compli
galantry displayed by the men, General Humphrey him.
self being present when the third charge repulsed
No fighting has taken place since Tuesday the enemy
seeming disposed to interfere with occupancy o(
the ground gained in the late movement.
Lieut. ]. A. Morrill,, First Vermont artillery; Lieut.
Emil Mayer Seventh New York Volunteers; Assistant
Surgeon Rudolph Griess, Fifteenth New York heavy
tery; Lieut. VIM. +. Ressenger, Two Hundredth Penn
syvana Volunteers and Capt J. M. Mansfield, One Hun
dred and Eighty sixth New York Volunteers have been
dismissed the service for various offences.
Deserters who in yesterday that rumors were
in their lines that Sherman In ssion OF
Branchvle after sharp engagement, but they have no
further particulars They also state that General Lee
was at the fight Hatchers Monday and
notwithstanding his personal efforts TO urge his men they
could not be induced TO fight with anything like the spirit
they did formerly This fact was also noticed by many
OF our officers who the bel officers endeavor in vain
to urge their msnforward ~ different points.
The Late Lieutenant Colonel Tremaine.
BALTIMORE Feb. r. 1885.
The remains Of Lieutenant Colonel Tremane killed
before Petersburg, left this evening for New York.
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Mr.. Theodore q. wilson's Despatch.
CAVALRY CoRPs, Army oy THE PoroxAc,
Feb. 10, 1896.
RAZOR GENERAL GREoo's FAREWELL ADDREss.
This morning Maj. Gen Gregg, who has left the SER
vice. bado goodby TO this corps He left the army In
special rain and proceeded direct 70 City Point and
thence 10 Fortress Monroe
HEADQUARTERS SECOND CAVALRY DIVISION,
Feb o, 1855.
The resignation OF the undersigned having been
cepted he 70 command tho Second cavalry divi
sion This separation from a command with such .
proud record OF against the enemy wherever
In the campaigns VI the last two years. Ia not made
by him without the most profound regret The officers
and enlisted men OF the Second division will always DO
remembered by him in friendship and with them he will
ever cherish recocctons OF the virtues OF tho brave
men Of his command who have fallen on lis battle fields
ID. MON. GREGG.
THE COMMANDER.
There Is great deal Of speculation as 10 who will be
the next commander Of the Second cavalry division For
the present Brevet Brigadier General Irwin Gregg Ia In
temporary command, General Davies being absent,
wounded
RETURN cApTArN
Captain A. J. Bliss, Company ID, Tenth New York
cavalry has returned 10 the army, after absence Of
1--WE months az prisoner In the encmys hands
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sistent effort to carry the works He soon withdrew and
was Gs n 1 the cr n Of me WOOD -
Second corps sustained and repealed attack the
Armstrong House, on the Duncan road.
Crawfords division which left It's camp four thousand
strong footed after the action Of this day thou
wounded and missing The losses in the other divisions
were small The enemys loss must have been equally
Is our one and
advantages, was in favor Of the enemy.
Tho night OF g NE 1a GIN 0s ssi in with cold
rain On the Ith however, the offensive wAs
resumed The enemy must have suffered more y
hibcd little opposition. On the 7sh reocanolsssnce
was at once set In motion Crawrord's division was
called under arms and by noon was reracng Ito steps
the ground II had gained and lost the day before
mile from the nights bvouac the pickets Of the
now deployed in line the right on Hatchsrs run and the
left supported by wheatons division Of the Sixth corps
Ins whole Lime @ % way carefully The ss soon
was spirited, but brief The enemy gave way, though
contssng his ground with vigor, and finally took up his
INDUCED In spirited exchange Of musketry. The
my evinced desire to repeat the assault Of the day be-
fore aud at night Crawford reoined the main body on
rHx cum or TUE OPERATIONS or THE TN
The general features Of the work of the h may be
pressed in the word-quiet The troops used their spades
vigorously, and permanent lines Of defence laid out
and work commenced. The enemy had expended his
strength the 9Th, and the formidable works quickly
constructed a sufficient argument against further
offensive operations.
Yesterday the lines undsturbed The work Of
fertilization goes rapidly. Comfortable quarters
fast sprnging up and the men, after all their trials
are satisfied with the ultimate advantages gained.
Though the movements OF the past few days at
tended with many vicsstudos and test of the
endurance OF tho men, the finale Is emnenty satisfactory
The territory OF Hatchers run, which for months has
been region Of controversy between the forces
forms part Of lines Pioneers and fatigue parties
rapidly converting the dense woods into Of hostile
de!cnces Five miles have been added to lines and
Richmond is much ts downfall
To speak or the aaantry OF officers and would be
10 repeat that with which the country Is already familiar
The trials OF no former movements equaed those OF
the present But complaints were heard and the
ssue OF the movement more than compensates all for
their suffering
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THE ARMY OF THE JAMES.
MIR. william III. Merriam's Despatch
HEApouARnRs DKpARrx0r on VIRGINIA,
Army oy rms JAxEs Feb. ii, 1865

MIR. William III. Merriarn's Despatch.
HEADouARrvRs DEPARTMENT on VIRGINIA,
Army oy rms JAMS, Feb ii, 1866. !
STRANGE PROCEEDINGS OF
Several authorities among them many dcsertcrs unan
mousy concurrcd last evening In the assertion that the
enemy on this front were removing their artillery What
this poends Of course do not know but, taken In
connection with another statement made by all the do
sertes coming within these lines yesterday cannot
but think that Richmond In about 10 be evacuated.
STRINGENT MEASURES.
Yesterday morning the rebel commanders on this
north James front gave strict orders that all men
caught tho distance OF half milo 10 the OF tho
rebel lines this direction being towards Richmondh
would be at once court matacd and upon proof Of the
delinquency severely dealt with Something must be
going on beyond that half mile learned upon ques
tonns the desorters directly that they themselves
thought that Lee about abandon the city 10 Union
occupancy. think close Inspection OF the warp and
wool OF the iaborci speeches made AT the African
church mass meeting on the 9th inst will show that
even that LOFTY talk was idle and that the giants OF rebel
oraory fet 70 be when with streaming arms and
vigorously osciating chins, they exhausting them
selves Ia deception OF the people.
RETURN op GENERAL LUDLOW.
Genora d O Ludlow returned 10 duty last night after
atwcnty days leave, passed at Fortress Monroe Wash
in2ioI Cincinnati and baltimore 4sscEl i4al9H
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THE FIFTH CORPS.
Mr.. l.. A. Hendricks Despatch.


HsApouARryRs rYTn CoHps,t
In rHE FIELD Feb. 10, 1865 !
NEW LINE.
All our troops have now been withdrawn 10 this side
" Hatchers run, and tho earhworks constructed the
other side OF the stream have been destroyed This
shortens our fine somewhat, but makes position
much more dcfcnsblc. II is probable there will be
changes otherwise than continuing 70 strengthen
our present position.
OFFICIAL REPORTS LOSSES.
The official reports have come In, showing the casual
ties in the corps the late fights These reports show
one hundred and fourteen killed. and eight hundred and
seventy three wounded
The losses OF the divisions are as follows-
Frf Diriyion-Four officers and eighteen men killed,
twelve officers and one hundred men wounded
Second Dpision-Five officers and thirteen killed,
ten officers and hundred and seventy eight men
wounded
Third Diviaon-rivo officers and sixty nine men
killed. nineteen officers and i've hundred and ffty four
men wounded
Tux CONDUCT or THE DwYEREsf coHAsDxRs
II will be from the above that the bulk OF the
loss has fallen upon General Cnwfords division upon
whom also happened 10 fall the bulk OF the fighting or
the three brigadcs in the division General Braggs SUI
fered the most Too much credit cannot be given 70
General Crawford for the skiIful and efcient
In which he handled his men, General Bragg OF the
little American General as no Is cacd-he weighs only
one hundred and thirteen pounds-has won additional
laures only for his audacious GOODNESS action
the mastery management Of his command. And So too
has General Baxter, who In this brief and spirited cam
paign has shown that dauness courage and solderiy
aptitude and daring nrs conspicuousy and brilliantly
brought TO notice on the bloody Geld OF Antietam
In former dispatches have referred TO the splendid
conduct OF Brcvet Breader Generals Gwyn and winthrop
the late Fight He was not only the commander Of tho
brigade but its leader He led In every tight and tho
men think thcrc Ia no such man as General Gwyn
saving OF course their long woshpped idols Breve Major
General Ayrce, commanding the DIVISION and Major
General Warren, corps commander General Winthrop
was originally the color bearer Of tho old Fifth New York
regiment and hs promotion while II gives a wider scope
fof the display Of his military abilities already proven 20
be Of the hghen order shows him still the COOL
brave daring soldier ~ when rst bearing alo the proud
Stars and StFipos Of tho old Fifth.
am glad hcrc 10 correct . statement In former dcs
patch, namely that the Sixth corps troops fred into
eorpA make this oerTesscn pDon hs authority Of Gen
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THE SIXTH CORPS.

Mr. Chas. H. Hannam's Despatch.
HsApouARrrRs SIXTH ARMY CoRps,
NkAR PETERSBURG, Feb. 10, 1860
ALL QuIM AGAIN
Since Tuesday evening everything has been remark
ably quiet In front Of the Sixth corps There have been
some movements Of troops made during the last forty
eight hours.
Tho mastering cfcers Of this corps have had quite
busy time lately During the last month nearly two hun
dred officers were mustered In or that number the
jorty received commissions promoting them to higher
rank In tho service few however, were officers who
had already served three years. and been mustered out
and again returned to the 'front.' Captain Edward N.
Paine returns with the rank Of major in the One Hun
bred and Sixth New York. Captain Charles Bogardus
turns as lieutenant colonel OF the One Hundred and Fifty
first New York; Captain Arson Wood has received his
commission as major IN the Ninth New York heavy aril
ery; Captain George D. Damon formerly judge advocate
OF the Third division, has assumed command Of the
Tenth Vermont with the rank Of major.
the regiments filed up 10 their maximum strength.
NAMES Oh
The following the names OF some OF the men re-
division ON Monday last at Hatchers run:Corporal Jas
Stanley, Company @; Frederick Patchen, Company d,
and Timothy Walsh, Company all Of the Second Con-
John H. Meade, Company A. and VIM. Canning, Com
pany II, Of the Nintcy. NTH Pennsylvania volunteers
LADY YRSH DIXIE.
This morning female fat, fair and nearly forty, came
into our lines In search OF her husband He Georgian,
and had deserted from Lees army at the latter end Of
last month Before leaving her he had written her what
tontion desert and afterwards reside In Norfolk for
three months where she might rejon him. She gave
quite glowing account OF tho rbal army, stating that
the all well ID and determined 70 fight out.
Major Milne, Corps Provost Marshal took charge Of the
lady.
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A Large Column Of Sherman's In.
fantry at Blackville.
Communication Between Augusta and Charles
ton and the Rebel Capital Cut.
Kilpatrick's Cavalry Engaged al
Blackville.
RUMORED EVACUATION OF CHARLESTON,
Sc, &C., sc.

Tho Movement Against the South Caro-
lima Railroad.
THREE BRI0ADEs OF OUR CAVALRY CHARGE INTO
BLACKvILLE.
CHARLESTON, Feb 8, 1865.
despatch from Major General Joseph Wheeler, dated
Holmes Bridge February 7, twenty minutes past eight,
says
Ny pckets near Blackville this morning charged
by brigades Of cavalry which drove them beyond
the village. Colonel G. G. Dbres Tennessee brigade,
being the vicinity and charged the enemy, driving
them back into the village.
TBlackvillc c., is station tho South Carolina
Railroad twenty eight miles due west from Branchvlle
and forty-seven from Augusta It Ia only forty nine
miles southwest Of Columbia the capital Of the State
Ed. HERALD
HOLMES BRIDGE BrRSED-coMMuNIcArIoN BE-
TWEEN BRANCHvILLE AND AUGUSTA DESTROYED.
Bs.EmvmrK, s. G., Feb 9, 1895
The enemy have .aade their appearance along the
South Carolina Railroad beyond the Edisto They
burned house within mile ard half Of the railroad
bridge
About seven o'clock yesterday evening troops
withdrawn to this side Of the bridge and Holmes bridge
burned The destruction OF this bridge railroad
comm nication with Augusta.
General winder died suddenly this morning of apo
plcxy.
sHERMAN's MAIN FORCE NEAR THE SOUTH CAROLINA
Observation-Disclosures AT BLACKvILLB.
CHARLESTON, Feb. o, 1904
| despatch from orangcburg to-day says that the
enemy In front OF the Edsto line, from near New
bridge Duncan bridge Tho main said % To
ne railroad There has been diminishing to-day al Ban
Makers bridge. Our troops guarding the railroad
4 bridge. The enemy show dsponiaion 10 force
| crossing.
despatch from General Wheeler dated Feb. g. three
| O'Clock p. NJ, says
A large column Of ne es,emys i'fanhy struck tho
railroad at Grahsms and Backville. Fitzpatrick Ia n
| Biackvlle with three brigndcs
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ITALIAN orrRA-zrocm Ar ElvmA Esndns win be
given at tho Academy this evening, with Madame zacch
Evira This the first time this admirable artist has
assumed the character In America I, rte cminenty
suited to her voice and dramatic power and will uu.
doubtedy DO rendered with the fidelity which charac.
ierzcs oyery cort Of Madame zucchi The cast IN other
respscts IS yoy &C eptablc
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HEADQUARTERS, ARxY or TIE PoroxAc, Feb. 10, 1895
Two men were executed to-day In this army for de-
sertion Their names James l. Hicks sixty seventh
Pennsylvania, Third division Sixth corps and Samuel
Clement, Thirty-second Maine. Tho latter was con.
vcted Of cowardice In addition TO dessrton Hugh r.
Riley Of the Eleventh Massachusetts, also 70 have
been shot to-day for deseron but the execution Of his
sentence has been suspended.
The Losses In the late engagements at Hatchers run
foot up follows not counting the missing, which Will
mot exceed two hundred:--
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No Fighting at Petersburg Since the 7th
Instant.
NEWS FROM THE PACIFIC COAST.

Public Reception 20 be Given General
sicI<Ies-Thc Union OF Vancouver's
Island and British Columbia Stili Un-
der Considcratfon-Large Fire at San
Francisco, &c.
San Francisco Feb 2, 1885,
Preparations are making 10 extend General sickes
public reception on his arrival here. He Is expected BY
the next steamer.
The steamship Oregon, from Victoria and Portland
yesterday brought about 500, 900 in gold
The steamship John L. Stevens has sailed for Mazaian
and other Mexican ports with cargo valued at
But for the fact that Of the Mexican ports Is
divided between the mperalists and liberals trade with
that country would be largely increased
The colonies OF vancouvers Island and British Colum
ba are still discussing the project Of union The latter
will not consent unless the former abandons IT. free trade
policy, TO which Victoria wishes TO adhere.
The receipts OF bullion in san Francisco for the last
ten days werc about 100000 There " little demand
for money though there Is considerable speculation In
currency
small number Of passengers and 81 22l 900 In gold Of
which s44o, 900 was for New York.
Arrived last evening ship Live Oak, New York
San FRANCISCO, Feb. 4 1905.
FIRE at the OF Sacramento and Market streets
yesterday destroyed property worth $4,000
An unusually large feet Of squarcrgsai vessels Is In
port Many unable TO discharge cao account Of
bad weather.
Sailed ships Proolonpa Canton and vcnas for China
carrying upwards Of $3.50 600 bullion besides valuable
cargoes Of California products
The mining share market gathers strength. The lisi
OF dividend paying mines Is increasing.
business Is generally Improving
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REBEL ACCOUNTS.
The Battle OF Dabney's Mills.
THE ENG AGENENT OF THE 9TH INST. VERY SEVERE

The Battle OF Dabney's Mills
THE ENG AGEAENT OF THE 9Th INST. VERY SEVERE
From the Richmond Sentinel, Feb l0l
We learn from tho Petersburg Express that the lighting
on Monday represented to have been very Mt
times The timber and underground was literally cut 70
pieces by balls and bullctaL
run, some two or three miles from the Vaughn road,
and twelve miles south OF Petersburg The ground
was fought over four times In consequence Of successive
reinforcements reaching either side The Yankees had
the greater part OF four corps on the hed
The fighting was done on our Side BY Pegram's and
Evans divisions Of Gordons corps and Mahones sion
OF Hin's CORPS The charge OF these troops which
broke the Yankee lines late In the day. s said 10 have
been one Of the grandest in military annals The
enemy fed graf confusion and did not stop until they
reached their breastworks at Hatcher's run.
The Yankees lost in this days engagement between
hundred in prisoners Our loss will not reach five
hundred
the left lung His wound is dangerous but graft
fed 70 learn not considered mortal
About one hundred prisoners taken from the enemy
have been brought into tho city. The dead on both
sides have all boon buried and the wounded brought
from the field Most Of our men are but slightly
wounded.
The enemy Is erecting two or more observatories
opposite prominent points right One Of these %
In front Of Cooks brigade nearly opposite Pgram's
and two hundred feet, and II is said will be up 20
three hundred feet Is located about two miles from
our limos There was no lighting Yesterday Both sides
No Fighting az Ps.er.burs since the 9TH
Instant.
PETERSBURG, Feb. 8, 1858.
There no lighting to-day, and quiet once more
resumed
The enemy still holds his position on Hatcher's run.
His lines have thereby been extended but not dranced
General Sorrel wounded In the lungs, but the
wound Is not considered mortal
Colonel Hoffman, Of Virginia was killed In the fight on
Monday.
Our loss will not reach Ave hundred. The enemy $
ioss II estimated 10 be treble that number The dead
have all been buried and the wounded all brought from
the field
The enemy are erecting obscrvatorcs our right
The heavy cannonadng yesterday afternoon was
caused by our artillery Smelling the cnemys lines Both
sides were engaged today In Strengthening their new
lines
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TFrOm Inc KIcEfnOnd DIHpatch, Fen. IUJ
Thus railroad connection with Augusta is severed No
Official dispatches from this quarter given 10 the
press yesterday Whether any received we do not
know. MS error hoocr1, to suppose 0ai becaus any
pin, ne South Carolina Rdilroad in The hdnds fA
emmy hat Ln0er droW supplies firm Gecy0ia.
II would be unwse explain the matter at this time
There was a report yesterday that ChdrLs,on had bern
eraouand We find in official circles confirmation a
the report
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Arrival OF Cation st Cairo.
Caro-, Feb. II, 1895.
Eleven hundred and City 1--WE bales OF cotton arrived
here this evening frm Memphis for Cincinnati.
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war,er IN General Wheaton q command Of the Sixth
CORDS Gen Warren gives credit for gallant and efficient
service rendered in aiding to repel the assaults OF the
enemy.
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PORTLAND, Feb. H. 1900
The steamship Peruvian, Captain Palan,inc, sailed -
ops slot ne morning e. Londonderry aqsl'ycr0co5
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THE PRESS DESPATCH.

swat: assignment TO command, which win speedily bs
accorded 70 him.