Wisconsin State Journal from Madison, Wisconsin • 1

KM MADISON, SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1864. VOLUME XII. NUMBER 157. WISCONSIN STATE TrfM ii i 1 ii MORNING DISPATCHES. AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.

LOCAL MATTERS. STATE JOURNAL. Mf TELEGRAPH. by Mayor Leitch, on behalf of the and by Generals and Gaylord, and Mr. Ross.

In- the remarks. ruU credit was given to the veterans" for their bravery in the field and their orderly and manly conduct while" in city; and hearty were given for the 17th and by the men for Col. Malloy, Lieut. Colonel McMahon, Major and their line officers for the several speakers, and-the citizens of which terpiinat'ed the spirited reception. Quartermaster General Lpnd, and' all having to do with the reception of these veterans, are most favorably impressed with their discipline and conduct, and give them a first place amongst Wisconsin troops.

We congratulate Col. Malloy aiid the officers and men of the regiment on so fully upholding the distinction bestowed by General McPherson at their departure, when he said "Go, officers and men of the 17th Regim'ent, as the representatives of the 17th Army Corps." What the Country is Doing for Soldiers. Correspondence of the State Journal. Lark Mills, March 19th, 1864. Messrs.

Editor. On reading in your paper the earnest appeal for vegetables and pickles for our sick soldiers, the thought "occurred that to some of "your readers it might' be encourging to know'what in our small t6wn are. doing for them. We have four Ladies Soldier's Aid Societies in town, each acting independently of the others. Our society has prepared and sent to the Depot at Watertown, (a distance of fourteen miles) four barrels pickled potatoes and onions, during the pasl week.

Today another barrel of pickles, and ono of fresh potatoes was forwarded. We-have also on hand a barrel of cucumber pickles and three barrels of fresh potatoes to be forwarded the first opportunity. We hope no Aid Society will be less prompt than we have been in responding to this last call, for vegetables. Yours Respectfully, Cor. Secretary, Sol.

A. Soc'y. The 11th at Cairoi A dispatch has been received that the 11th regiment oi Wisconsin veterans has arrived at Cairo. OFFICIAL PAPER' OF DANE COl'HTT. The 17th Regiment.

As we anu'o'unced in our last, the 17th regiment Wisconsin veteran's, numbering-27 officers and 441 enlisted men, arrived in the city early yesterday morning, and for the want of sufficient accommo dation at Camp Randall, six companies were quartered in Fairchild's Hall and four at the Camp. During yesterday the good behavior of the-noble veteran.s of this gallant regiment was the subject of general and flattering comment. No riotous and unmanly' actions on part of the men shaded the fair fame of the regiment, and the conduct of the officers, in putting out pickets and- guards, and taking every precaution to ensure this result, shows, them fit to command and "worthy their positions. It will be remembered that when this regiment left, two "years ago, there was a difficulty about the pay of the men, and they did not march to the front as good humoredly as under other circumstances they would have done but. all feeling of discontent vanished when the gallant boys formed in line at the siege of Corinth.

'At that siege, at the succeeding battle, at Tallahatchie, Champion Hills, Vicksburg'and Fort Louisiana, they nobly sustained themselves as men and soldiers and made a fame, which first recognized in the army with which they served, has echoed throughout the State that knew them as the Irish Brigade, and was proud to own them as such. Shortly after the capture Of Vicksburg, they were mounted, and for- two months scoured the country, capturing 80 prisoners and only losing in the dangerous service one man killed' and five wounded. Their rejia-. bility as steady was recognized by Gen. Halleck, who selected 'them to perform guard duty in protecting-valuable property at Corinth, In addition to these well-earned claims to distinction, they have the proud one of being the largest veteran regiment so far returned to Wisconsin.

The' Chicago papers are filled with accounts of the demonstrations made in their while- passing through that city; and the numerous societies composed of men of kindred birth and associations that escorted that the career of the 17th 'Wisconsin is regarded, with pride by thousands of grateful countrymen. In two years of such eventful and active service, constantly confronting or driving the' enemy, some have died like soldiers; and the rest return imbued with their brave memories. The following is the roster of the regiment: Colonel A. G. Mallot.

Lieut. Colonel Thoma? McMaho.n. Major Donald D. Scoit. Adjutant John Quartermaster ChAelm E.

FdeloNQ. Surgeon- H. McKsnnon. First Assistant Surgeon C. D.

Datis. Company A Captain G. II. McCaulay; 1st Lieutenant P. McGrath; 2nd Lieutenant John De La Vunt.

Company Captain Hugh McDe mott; 1st Lieutenant Martin Shulte; 2d Lieutenant John McKennen. Company Captain Samuel Rea-; Jat Lieutenant Martin Curran 2nd Lieutenant Simon -Kane. Company Captain. John C. Mass; 1st Lieutenant John Little Ctrapany JS Captain James McDermo'tt-Roe; 1st Lieutenant -Peter Fagan; 2d' Lieutenant Joseph Wjgmore.

Company Captain P. Gerraughty; 1st 'Lieutenant Allen McDonald; 2d Lieutenat Thomas He-Kisniry. Company Captain William Beaupre; 1st Lieutenant Moses L. Kouseau. Company II Captain 8.

B. Apker; 1st Lieutenat D. K. Palmer. Company I Captain O.

O.Austin; 1st Lieutenant Thomas Reiily. Company Captain Rollin IT. Coone; 1st Lieu-tenaut John-Sicbols. The Reception. Between 10 and 11 morning the 17th regiment marched- up town, saluted on their march by seventeen guns from Capt.

McFarland, and the ringing of the city bells. The strong and hearty appearance of the men was flatteringly remarked, and the sight of 'the battle-scarred flags borne in their midst- excited stirring emotions. As they marthed along headd- by their officers, groups of new recruits and soldiers on the walk3, cheered them. On arriving at the City Hall a -detachment of from 'Gamp' Randall-, commanded by Serg. Baur, were drawn up to receive them, and saluted as the regiment marche'd into the -hall, -where they were thrown into a square, their flais, the green one in the xsentre.

The hall and gallery were filled with and spectators." -Gov. Lewis, Gen. Fairchild, Mayor Leitch, Aid. Tie'rnet, John AByrne, Father Reynolds, and others occupied the platform. Gov.

Lewis addressed the -Veterans in appropriate re marks," concluding with reading the "resolu tions thanks to the Wisconsin veterans, adopted by the Legislature. At the call of Col. Malloy, the men then gave a battie-neid cneer. iop tne iiovernor that sfirred every heart. Prof.

Wm. Bi-rke of the-Golden Lyre, was then introdvrced who, accompanied by HylaSd and Buck ley, ung the. following song of welcome, which he had composed and arranged for the occasion-: You're" welco me brave men, to, your homes in the West Yon're welcome I true ions of the Isle we. leve best With a Catd Millia Faltha. And hearts full of pride, We greet your return to your ain fireside.

After twa years' campaigning, you oeme to.us no-, With the laurels of vict'ry'enciroling yonr.hrow All covered with glory, by deeds of renown, The "brave Seventeenth honor our town. Chorus Then fill un your glasses, boys Drank and drink deep, To the heroes who live, and the heroes who sleep Let us drink to the Union, -and shout, biys, "Hurrah-!" For Pluribu Vnum, and Erih go Bragh I All honor to you, who "hare fought the good BghtJ All banor to you, whi have struck for the right And honor, thrice honor, to those who hare-Mad, Or-lo save their loved country, now rest with the Enduring in name, and Immortal In fame, Oh, their glory shall shine with perpetual flame; And for ages to come, their good deeds will inspire The hearts of all true men with patriot fire. (Chorus.) f6me rest "lor a while, boys, frouTbattlo and strife; Come and bask in the sunshine of sweetheart an'd But, oh not to stay, while secession's foul rag Dares to daunt in the face of our time-honored Flag. Go back tt the wo'rk, nobly begun Go back and fight on, while there's work to be done; Till 'that flag of our cduntry "in triumph shall wave Q'er the land of the free, and the Home of the (Chorus.) I 1 Afterwards; welcoming remarks were made SPECIALS FROM WASHINGTON. Another Rumored Maryland Invasion What" Lee Designs i Preparations for Pefend'g Capitals More About Stuart's Raid.

GENERAL GRANT'S MOVEMENTS. Mattery at Mobile. LATER FROM EUROPE. FROM WASHINGTON. Washington-, March 18.

The special says Mr. Clement C. Burley, of Philadelphia, arrived hre to-day, bringing a rumor that the rebels intended another invasion of Maryland. II is state ments are "entitled, to some credence from fact that he made the earliest announcement of Lee's' intended invasion of Maryland last une. Some facts in partial corroboration of this report are knoWji.

It is believed that the enemy is burning' to avenge, the raid of Gen. Kilpatrick, and that while Gen. Grant is preparing for the capture of Richmond, Lee will execute one of his bold movements, abandon his communications with the rebel capital, and make a bold dash "for Washing. for. the-rear of the Army of the' Poto mac.

Two of our soldiers were "-captured yesterday near Munson's Hillt showing that rebel scouts are within our and active- preparation's for 'the defense -of the. forts around indicate that the- mili tary authorities are apprehensive of "a foray at least, if not. of a movement of main body of Lee's army towards the national cap-tal. Gen. Merideth ieft for St.

Louis to-night, where ho is ordered. The House. Naval Committee have submit ted the question of selecting a ite for a navy yard at some point on the Ohio river to parties who will report at an early day. Secretary Chase has been called on' by a large number of Members and others, urging the claims of their particular friends as agents to-be employed tinder the cold bill. It i3 understood that the Secretary does notin ond to make any such appointments.

The matter will probably 6e left to the Assistant Treasurer at New York. Waskisgton, March 8. A special to the. Tribuns Stuart has not crossed at Fredericksburg with 5,00 men. Grey writes from headquarters under this morning's date as follows By.

reason of rfe ports that Gen. Stuart was concentrating large bodies of cavalry at Fredericksburg preparatory, to amonster raid, our cavalry has been placed under orders to' move at a moment's notice. The wildest rumors are in circulation as regards his movements. A rumor from Warrenton Junction says he bivou acked last four miles south of that place, nothing to confirm rumor has been received when the mail train passed that placfe this morning. The enemy has strengthened his pickets alo.ng the Rap idan and have erected new and made more' formidable his.

works, opposite several fords. The story of a conspiracy in Kentucky is discredited- among prominent western Con gressmen." Gen. Custar, who was thrown from a car riage last Tuesday and quite seriously injured, is considerably better. A special to the Times The. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, it is said, will shortly report a series of resolu; tions in reference to the Mexican question, taking strong ground in favor of the Monroe.

doctrine. The Herald's special Secretary of the" Treasury will not. employ any agents to carry into effect' the powers conferred on him by the gold bill. It is not expected that anv action will be had under it for- several days, -if not weeks. Lieut.

Gen. Grant is expected to reach Washington pn Tuesday next, but will pro ceed without, delay-to his headquarters in the field with the army of the Potoinac. FROM CINCINNATI. Cincinnati, March 19. Dispatches from Columbus say" that all vet eran regiments fn Ohio belonging to the Department of -the South have been ordered to I the.

army of the Potomao Under the last call for troops Ohio is short 28,000. Tne CommerciaTs Chattanooga dispatch says that the' rebels are in large force front but make no demonstrations. Thirty-five Fed erals escaped from Columbus prison on Wednesday: A dispatch from Meridian, says that Sherman has gone down the Mississippi with his evidently destined to Red "Rivfir. Gen. Hindman has resi, his corps.

Gen. Hood com- FROM MOBILE. Niw York, March 19. Mobile papers of the 9th inst. that the Uion forces attempted to land "on -Daup-pin Island, thinking it unoccupied, -but happening-to catch sight of confederate soldiers, concealed and waiting "to receive them, they hastily retreated.

afterwards furiously shelled the works. The same papers also state that Union picket boats reconnoitre with impunity to the foot -Fort Gaines' wharf. FOREIGN NEWS. Nkw York, March 19. The steamer Pity of Baltimore, from Liver pool, March 6th, and Queenstown, March tth, arrived this morning, A Copenhagen dispatch, dated on the night the 5th, says that the Austrians had arrived before Duppel, and an attack on tllat place was shortly expected also that those districts of.

Schleswig not occupied by Austro-Prussian troops, elected members, of the Danish KigS rads. Madison Horticultural Sociktj. The reg ular meeting will be held in the State Agri-cultural Rooms, on Tuesday evening, March 22d. for discussion: "Grape Grow ing." Joseph Hobbins, Secretary. AFFAIRS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

VllUii's inSouthwest. LIEUT. WILLIAM. OF THE 4th WIS. KILLED.

MATTEKS l.V LOUISIANA. The Arkansas Election. FR(KU NEW ORLEANS. Niw' York, March 19. The steamer -Havana, from New Orleans, March 11th, has arrived.

'In tlie fight the Ouchi'ta riverx by which Admiral Porter captured a' rebel fort at DTar- risonburg, one of our vessels struck 33 times. Lieut. Williams, of the 4th Wisconsin, was killed by guerrillas not far from New Orleans. The report of the capture of Yazoo, with the 11th Illinois regiment, is reported via Ssew Orleans, but is doubtless untrue. St.

Locis, March 19. The steamer Continental, from New Or 10th. reached Cairo yesterday. The Picayune oF the 9th, says the committee appointed by Gen. Banks to "consider ques tions connected with calling a State conven-.

ion to elect delegates, report to Gem Banks. that more than 10Q out of 150 recommended by the Free State General Committee can be had, even though representation outside, the Union lines is not invited. Receipts. of cotton since March 1st, 2.781 bates public sales during same time, 2,650. Market dull little offering, and.

demand limited ordinary quality 63cf low'middling 6dc. Good style of prime to choice 14c. One million six hundred dollars revenue, tax has been paid by the people Of Louisiana since the first collection under the excise law nearly a year ago. JROM ARKANSAS. Fort Smith, March 18..

The Arkansas election closed last night, having continud three days under the old viva voce system. All" the counties north and about twenty south have voted. From 10,000 to votes kre expected. Old Pap" Price has assumed command of the department of Arkansas. He" tells his demoralized rag-muffins that he will soon lead them against their cowardly foes, retrieve their reverses, reoccupy their territory and establish, perpetually iheir government; Poor "Pap!" The Union men' of Texas are concentrating in.

anticipation- of speedy protection from- Gen. Herron's columns, moving this direction. It is the armv frontier shall "remain under Gen. Thayer, which leaves Gen. Blunt without a command.

All quiet' in the Indian country. FROM NORTH CAROLINA. New York, March 18. The steamer EUeii Terry, from Newbern the 14th, has arrived. Two of our prisoners were frozen to death on their way from Richmond to Americus, Ga.

31 escaped from the cars." The hanging of "51 Union soldiers at Kingston, and the reported hanging of seve ral companies of the 20th North Carolina reg- iment, has given start to the enlistment of conscripts and deserters, who are eager to avenge these The" Newbern" Times urges the senning of $50,000 troops to North Carolina. Newbern is impregnable, bat tne time has come when the" Federal army should penetrate to the interior, carrying the banner of social and po-. litical emancipation. FROM THE SOUTHWEST. St.

Louis, March 19. Natchez advices say Gen. Tuttle is assigned to the command' of that Department. About 600 our prisoners are still near Shree'veport, La. They comprize the crews of gunboats captured at Sabine Pass, and a portion.of Gen.

Davi3' command, captured "by Morgan. About 100 escaped the latter part of February, twelve of whom have ar- rive.d. Guerillas have again appeared in the vi-. cinity of Lake -Providence, and are commit ting shocking barbarities on negroes and Union persons. I FIRE VS ELMIRA, N.

Y. 'Elmira, March 18. The new Presbyterian Church in which the Sanitary Commission were holding their fair, caught fire this evening at 6:30 and in a short time was consumed together with its contents. Owing. to the exertions of the fire department" the surrounding buildings will be saved.

It is feared that some of the visitors to the fair have perished in the building. The church was valued at $35,000. Insured for $10,000. ARRIVAL. OF A PRIZE." Boston, March 18.

The'British prize steamer Mary Wilimington, N. for Nossau, arrived today. She was captured by the U. S. gunboat Qrand Gulf.

She has a cargo of 250 bales of cotton. FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, March 19. The House to-day devoted its time to speech making. Mr.

Arnold, of Illinois, spoke of reconstruction, saying Liberty is the corner-stone Abraham Lincoln the architect." Albion Academy. The closing exercises, of another term of this school occurred -on-the 10th inst. And notwithstanding the- bad state of the roads, tliere'was, as usual, a very large, attentive, and enthusiastic audienjee in attendance. The exercises, consisting ef. essays" and orations-rof Vhich there were nearly seventy were' performed by the students in the afternoon and evening.

The evening session was occupied by the more advanced students. It almost seems like injustice to particularize any one of these productions, for considering age and experience they were all equally creditable to their But the essays of Miss Johnson, Xliss Hull and Miss Jones, and'the orations of and Mr. Pomeroy. for depth of thought, beauty of expression, and sound practical wisdom in the upplicatibn of truth to the errors' and, wants of humanity, have rarely fiver been excelled anywhere. Thef entire entertain ment was, indeed, flow of soul." 'a feast of reason and a Ootsidir.

1W The Common Council hold a special meeting this evening. SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1864. THE OFFICIAL STATE PAPER. Assembly District Convention. A Union Assembly District Convention, for- tb 6tU Assembly District, comprising tha city and town of Madison, will ba held at the Court House iu the city of MaJlaon, on Saturday 19th at TH o'eloelf, for the election of delegates to the Union State Convention, called at Madison for the 30th Inst.

Each ward and he town will be entitled to Ave delegates. Madison, Maroh 12, 1804. S. G. BENEDICT, ph'n Com.

Legislative. Saturday, March 19th Senate A memorial was presented" from the Supervisors of Dane County asking that a pro rata tariff on. railroads be established. BHls were introduced to amend the Charter of the Wiseou- sin Telegraph Company to legalize the proceedings of. a town meeting in to mend the Charter of the City of MadisOn, Bills were passed.

to authorize the levy of a special tax in Trenton, Washington to vacate part of the -plat of Brandon, and for the relief of the town of Harmony. Con-sideifiblo time was spent under. a call of the Seuate, while a motion wa3 pending, to reconsider the Tot.e by wb.ieh the bill providing for bridging the Mississippi was ordeied 'to a third reading." Without coming to a vote wn the question, the Senate adjourned. Amtemltly. A'resolution adopted stopping the -pay of Mr.

Fuessenich during his absence in Europe. Resolutions niemoral-izing Congress for the disposition of State Agricultural College lands, and for a law concerning nominal invoices, were laid on the table. Bills were introduced relative to the sale of lands for unpaid taxes, and a number of toeal bills. Tending further business the reception of the Kth Wisoonsiu veterans was -announced by a salute, and the House adjourned. Lieut.

Gen. Grant's First' Order." The first order of Lieut. Gen-Grant, On assuming command of all the armies of the United States, was published in our tele graphic columns yesterday. It will give hope to the loyal people throughout the country. It establishes the headquarters of the Commanding General.in the field with- the army of the Potomac.

This indicates work in the right place. The great blow to'the. rebellion'; Should be immediately struck by this army 'and th'e fact that Lieut. Gen. Grant is to su- perintend its movements in persgn, gives 'strong hopes that inactivity will no longer exist in that array.

Ilis presence there will 'inspire hope and confidence, not only in the rmy, but-with, the whole loyal people of the country. He will doubtless be sustained by he 'full energies of the nation, and' that suc-cess wiH crown his efforts, his past history gives fall assurance. We shall, look for lively times many "weeks. The Nobler Twelfth. We publish elsewhere a communication, detailing the action the 12th Wisconsin, under command of.

Lieut. Col. Trocdfit, in the late expedition pf'Gem Sherman. This Regiment has mad a glorious and will receive a warm welcome from the people of the State. They.

will arrive here on a thirty days furlough, in the early part Of "the week, probably Mon-day. The Battle Flags of the 16th Regiment. Uiadq'rs 16th Wis, Vtt. Vol. I.hfamet, Madison, March 1883.

JJis Excellency James T. Lewis, Governor of VKon.i; Sir, I have the thc.honor'to deliver to you. the first Battle Flags of the 1 6th Wisconsin Infantry. The' flags were "received- from the State; I restore them again, torn and soiledt to. the the State, "to be laidawaywith others gallantly borne on bldody fields, mementoes of -Wis- consul oflerings in tnis JSauonaj me My Regiment received these flags from the hands of 'the lamented "Governor Harvey which Has given them a sacredness Beyond that usually felt for the National emblem.

Tn their firsj fiery baptism, two. hundred and forty-five went down on the field of Shi- loti; fifty mo're sealed their devotion to them on the fiercely contested of Corinth. At Shiloh'the Sergeant who carried the National colors, yielded thenv to a comrade-witll his life-bipod staining it? be borne two more whose was almost that of the first. They been, carried ih fifteen- battles arid skirmishes, in ther. different States, from tShiloh" to Vicksburg.

I return them to your Excellency, the pride of the Regiment, torn and as-they are, with feelings of pride that their honor has ever been maintained, as the mowiing sifnlight that first-play-ed upon their folds. Whh this feeling "of, pride comes also a feeling sadness as I remember the untimely fate of the "noble Governor who gave us' these flags, and think of the many 'gallant men who went.forth in their defence, who'are now restisg in soldiers gravesbeneath'the dark Aks the green Magnolia's of Mississippi, and the bending. "Cypresses of be their rest and be it pur pleasure as well as duty to preserve their their honor and tfieif memory. 'I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Cassics. Lieut.

Col. Com'd'g 16fch Wis. InfCry. 'Another. Great Su6cess.

The amateur -I performance last night was another great success in acting, attendance anil everything. The hall was. -more crowded than at the previous performance. The 'actors as btfjjre" did M.r. Stafford, as Rolando repeatedly bringing down the h'ause with his and pointed rendition of this difficult character In addition to our gqod.

opinion of 'the' acting of all the amateurs expressed before, we congratulate Mr. Bliss on his 'free and a'aceptable rendition of the Count" last' nighf. The Twelfth Left -C-airo. Colonel Bry-, avt. got 'dispatch, last night that' the 12th Regiment oT Veterans were leaving Cairo on Ihejr return to njoy.

thirty days in Wiscon sin. lie left this morning Chicago to meet his gallant boys, and will probably enter the city with'them some time next Mpnday, OUR NIGHT DISPATCHES, Exclusively for the Wisconsin State Journal. ITEMS FROM WASHINGTON. THE SIOIX 1M)IAS LAVIG DOWN-ARMS. ELECTION IN ARKANSAS.

New Constitution Ratified. THE VOTE ALMOST UNANIMOUS. It is Declared a. Free State. FROM Washington, March 18.

A letter received at the Indian office from St. Louis, says Sulley is there, who states that a large number of. Sioux, 250 lodges, have come into Fort St. Perrie to lay down their arms. Several days ago information was.sfint.

hith er by one of the bridge guards on the Virginia side that a rebel raid was. apprehended on Our defences, and asking' what. he 'should do, he was promptly advised by the military authorities to obdy former instructions. this trifling incident the exaggerated rumors prevail, and if there is any excitement it is confined to a very small number. The amount appropriated for the Postoffice Department for thejyear ending'June, 1865, for inland service, is nearly $8,000000 for foreign-mail transportation $2.,600,000, and steamboat, ship and way letters, $8,000.

Chief Justice Taney hopes soon to Tesunie "his duties on the bench- of the Supreme A report from Solicitor Whitihg embodies the opinions of Caleb Cushing, JudgcMcLean, Mr. Crittenden and Attorney General Bates, to the effect that the title to Rock Island, 111., remains vested in United States, except ing 193 acres' deeded" by a special act of Con gress to Lavenpont ana bears, and 16 acres claimed by the Rock Island Railroad-Company, leaves 690 acres still under the control of the War Department. The suggests that the entire Island may" be taken by risht of eminent domain or act of ConsTress with suitable appropriation for the satisfaction of nrivatA rights invftdpYl. if AeompA 1 sary for the location of arsenal, and that civil and criminal jurisdiction may do.ubtless be obtained an act of. the Illinois "Legisla ture in-compensation for the location of the works.

The amendments of the Senate to -the. mail bill, passed in that branch today, repeal the act of. 1852, authorizing the convey ance of letters otherwise than by except money letters and accompanying packagest and also refuse 'to extend the prepaid 'letter postage rates over the overland route to Cali fornia to bonajide subscribers of A bill passed by the House to-day, pro viding for Facilitating by soldiers unr der the homestead law, which enabfes them to take the oath -before military" officers in' stead of before laijd officers, A special to. the Commercial States-that all the officers of the 'army of the Potomao must return before Gen. Grant commences-its re organizations.

There have been rumors of a-rebel -raid by "Stuart in the direction of Fredericksbure but of reliable character is known concerning It. ELECTION IN ARKANSAS. Little Rock, March 18. Fartial -election return's' from 11 counties give more votes than He whole number re quired by the President's proclamation to re place Arkansas in the Union. Others to be heard from, 43 In number, "will give fully 60, OOO more' votes.

The new constitution, framed by the late convention, is almost unanimously ratified, there being, so 'far, only thirteen votes against it. Arkansas is thus declared a free state of the Union by the voluntary action of-its own citizens. Isaac' Mur phy, and the whole state ticket, is Guerrilla bands made violent which-; citizens were enthusiastic in their determination to' vote the State back into the Union, mapy going to the polls at the risk of their lives The authorities, used every exertion to-protect -voters. SANDERSON St. 18.

A Washington special to the New York CorAmercialt stating that th.o -military commit- tee of the Senate refused to recommend for promotion Col. Sanderson of the lth' regulars, because of pr-oof of his cowardice at Chickamauga, telegraphed "Wost last night. Col. -Sanderson is provost marshal of this department, and as an act of justice to -a deserving officer," Gen. Rosecrans authorizes the'statement that he has' no knowledge of such charges ever being made against Sander- son, and if he believes them unfound- ed in truth that so far as his personal obser vations went Sanderson conduote'd himself in such a manner as to'be "entitled to special mention in his (Rosecrans) official report of the battle of Chickamauga.

FROM NEW YORK. New' York, March 18- A Si." Louis letter to the Post reports the capture ui a-fa-t icucio who drove out two- companies of the 4th Mo, cavalry, and came hear capturing the steam er Report said and Freeman were to make various raids into Missouri this spring. Washington special, to the Post the governm't is enlisting a small number of black soldiers for cavalrymen, and will be limited number of places for white officers. FROM Cairo, March 17. The hospital steamer R.

C. Wood, from "Vicksburg and Memphis arrived with 849 sick and wounded troops, and left. this moraine for St. "Louis. Eight died on the way up among them Julius -Bowes df the 85th New Jersey, who was buried at Helena.

The estimated force, of the enemy in the recent fight at Yazoo City was 5,000 men and four pieces of artillery. Two stern-wheel gunboats were coud render no service without endangering our forces. The 6th Louisiana regiment lost.85 killed, woundedanl missing. I Religious. Rev.

S. M. Osgood, who has labored several years as a Missionary in Bur-mah, will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist Church to-morrow morning' and evening. In the morning Mr. Osgood will, preach' a missionary sermon, and in the evening will deliver a lecture upon Burmah, illustrated by maps, heathen idols, Partnership From notice in this issue it will-be seen that the partnership be.tween Messrs.

Thomas Stoltz, the well known boot and shoe dealers, is dissolved. Mr. Thomas retires from the business, and it is ramored that he will shortly, lead a regimental band in active sei vice. fj An Enfield Rifle was found this morn ing near the Uathoncf uhurcn. lhe owner can find his gun by inquiring of "Mr.

Gracoh, at the Supreme Court room. Paid and Left. The yeterans of the 16th regiment were promptly paid by 12 o'clock yesterday, and left for their several homes in the afternoon. 'Delegates. Hon.

B. F. DIopkins "and E. W. Key.es, were elected.this'afternoon to- represent the 2Cth Senate District in the Union State Convention on the' 30th inst.

That first class theatrical company appreciated as the. Lanergan, play Ahe' great comedy of the." Rivals in Theatre nail on next Monday evening. A Card of thanks. The Ladies. of the Soldier's Aid Society" desire.

to return publicly their thanks to the ladies and gentleman who have so kindly assisted at the admirable'amateur theatricals in aid of the funds of the Sanitary and in particularly to' Mr. J'as. L. whose excellent taste and skill have been de voted. placing'the selected pieces upon" the Stage in proper style.

Those 'who are famil iar with the preparations for stage be aware how mach depends upon the stage manager, and the ordinary diffi culties -in such cases must of course be much enhanced when 'the -manager has to do with players unfamiliar with the stage." Mr. Staf-. ford well earned the thanks- of the ladies and of the public generally who have enjoyed the performance, so greatly. The gentleman composing 'the Euterpeari Club of this city have furnished the Or chestra'on these occasions are entitled. to the cordial thanks of the public, and' should not jgq un-remembereii mtnis Driet acknowledgr ment, although the consciousness of having done a good daed for a noble purpose, will Be in their case as in' that of -all others engag ed ill the their best reward.

Mrs. B. Prest. i Mrs. Askew, Treasurer.

First WattfTancns. In pursuance to 'call, a Union caucus for. the First "Ward, was Ijeld at Nolden's DTalK on Friday evening the 18th for the pur pose, of electing delegates to represent said ward in the Union Assembly and conventions, to' be holden at the Court House, on Saturday, the 19th for the purpose of electing delegates to represent said -dis tricts in the Union State Convention, to be held at Madison, on" thet 80th day of March. The meeting was called to order by elect ing 5Vm'. II.

Watson, as President, and Spragce, Secretary. On motion, A. PickartS) S. Main, and Wm. Buckley, were elected delegates.

to the Senatorial Convention, and E. Sprague, II. Watson, Wm. Ripley, and B. F.

Larkin, were duly elected as delegates to the Assembly District Convention." "On delegates were empowered to appoint substitutes in case 'they were unable, to attend. n. WATSON, President. Ei. -Spragce, Secretary.

j- Second Ward Caacns. At the caucus of the Union Electors of the Second Ward of this city, held in the base meht of the Capitol 'op Friday evening the 18th on motion L. W. Hoyt was elected thai man and B. W.

Suckow, Secretary. On motion, G. Benedict! O. C. Albee and Robert Wo'rtoon, were elected delegates to the Senatorial Convention.

Ofi motion, E. Q. Garner, D. P. Mashall, L.

W. Hoyt, B. and J. W. McFarland, were elected delegates to the-Assembly District Convention.

L. W. HOYT, Chairman. B. W.

Scokow, Sec'y. Third Ward Caucus. ursuant to notice the. Union voters pf the Third Ward of. in tie basement of Dean's Block in said on Friday Mareh 18th, at o'clock.

The' meeting was called'to order by Charj.es Erk-ton, member of committee, and 'Dr. J. B. Cooper elected 'chairman, and H. B.

Secretary. On motion -the m'eeting'pro- ceeded to. appoint five delegate for-the As sembly District Convention. yf On Ole Birkman, Erkton Menges, H. B.

Lighthizer, and Wm. A. Waterman, were appointed such delegates. Onmotionthe meeting proceeded to of three delegates for the Wes Senatorial Convention. John Eugene, and F.

J. Lamb were elected auoh delegates. Motion made afld carried, allowing delegates to appoint substitutes. On motion the proceedings of this meeting were ordered pub lished in' the Wisconsin State Journvt. Meet ing then adjourned.

J. Chairman H. B. Lighthizer, Secretary W1SC0.SLY. LEGISLATURE.

SENATE." 'lJV 1 Mar.ch 1-9, 10 A.M. Prayer by Re.v. Mr. TAYLOR. -m PETITIONS, AC." By.

Senator CHANDLER, memorial-of the Board of Supervisors of Dane county, for a pro rata tariff on railroads in this State. The chair presented sundry accounts. introduced. By Senator. VAN WYCK, to amend the charter'of the Wisconsin Telegraph Company.

By Senator SMITH, to authorise the liquidation of. a certain claim. 'By Senator CHANDLER, to appropriate to J. L. Davis Co.

$2,197.14 to the chaplains of the" present-Legislature $25.00 each; to-legalize the proceedings of a special town meeting held in the town of Windsor passed; to amend section S3 of chapter 133 of R. S. of costs and to amend charter of the city of Madison and a bill to- authorize the supervisors of the several towns. in this state to vacate certain roads. BILLS PASSED.

To. authorize the levy and. collection of a special, tax" in the town of Trenton, Washington county. To vacate part of the village plat'of Brandon, Fond du Lac For the xelief of the town of Harmony in Rock county. MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE- BILL.

Senator CAMERON moved to- reconsider the vote by which the to amend the articles of the Association 'of the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien 'Railway Company was ordered to a third reading. "A call of the Senate was ordered, and after" spending considerable' time on the various motions that are ia order while under a'call, a motion to ad-. journ finally prevailed. ASSEMBLY. Saturday, March 19 10 A.

M. RESOLUTIONS CONSIDERED. Resolution" stopping the pay of Mr. Fues-s'enich during his absence in Europe, was adopted. resolution memorializing Congress for disposition of State Agricultural College lands, was laid on the table, by 38.

ayes to 31 noes. The resolution memorializing Congress for t-he passage -of a law' concerning nominal invoices, was 'laid on the table. petitions p. By Mr. BLACKMAN, for the preservation' of fisfi belonging tb J.

Z. Town and others. By Mr. KREISS, of resident of for amendment to charter. BILLS INTRODUCED.

By Mr. ABRAMS, to authorize' the village of De.pere to purchase and build bridge across. Fox river, for free passage. By Mr. CLARK, to appropriate swamp and overflowed lands to therein" named.

By Mr. chapter laws of 1859, "of collection of unpaid taxes; sc. By Mr. KREISS, to' legalize a county meeting in the town of" By Mr. JOHNSON, appropriating to Captain W.

McAuley," $220. By Mr. UyBBELL, to create and regulate the office of commissioner of police, fire, of Milwaukee; also a petition. By Mr. BURTON, to amend chapter 22, of laws of 1859, "rela-' ti ve to the sale of lands for unpaid taxes, By Mr.

BEACH, to grant certain swamp lands in the counties of Vernon and La Crosse, to' build a highway. By to grant Calumet and Manitowoe counties certain' lands-for drainage purpos.es, motion- of Mr. BINGHAM, the bill incorporating the Janesvijle and railroad, was recalled from the Senate." On motion of Mr. BARRON, the bill relating to'railroad Incorporations was postponed till next Tuesday. Mr.

RICHARDSON made a motion to Jtake up the pro rata-tariff bill for and the motion was pending, when the welcoming salute of guns and ringing of bells, to the 17th Wisconsin veterans was heard, -and the House adjourned. Milwaukee Market. MltWACKH, March. 19. Tlour steady and quiet; 6.40 for winter In 'store; 6.30 for spring extra hi store.

Wheat easier; No. 1 -spring in store at 1.15V 1.16; Oats 4uiet antf uncharged; sales of 120 bushels of.No. 1 Jn store aC 6O0. Corn steady; ner shelled on track; at 76c. Barley dull and lower; prime delivered at-125.

Seeds dull; 'sales of 200 bushels' of prime timothy at tfil. Wool quiet; sales of 1,000 lbs. at 62c. Dressed Hogs sales 0C8, heavy, at 8.50." Gold buying at 1.60. New York Market.

ivNina Jiew Tori, aroh 18. dutl and a shade easier at 6.606.75 tot 7.10(gj7.16 for round hooped Ohio. wheat is steady -at 1.601.63 for Chicago spring and Milwaukee club. Pork is more active, without taatewal change Nw Cotton quiet and unchanged. Flour dull and unchanged.

Wheat dull and noltninally'nnchanged. Corn.dull and declining, at 1.30. Oats dull and declining, at 8989X- Pork quiet and scarcely so firm at 22.00 for mess. 2t.5022.00for 23.60 for new. Lard dull." Whiskey steady at 992.

Petroleum dull and lower; 3O30X for erude; 49 for refined in bond; 6961 for Iree.r 1 New York Stoek Market." "BIOOND BOARD. JJiw York, March 18 Money is easy at 6 per cent. Sterling exchaage is firmer anct quiet at t-J0X, 1.77. Go 111 is rather steadier, closing quiet'at 1 1.61V. Government stocks are firm.

T. 8, 6's of 8l coupons, 1.12JJ; 6-aos with coupons, 1.09 1.10; 7-SO treasury notes, 1.12. Nw York, March 19 Stocks Better, United States 8's tf '81, registered, 1.12 United States 6's of '81, with coupon, 1.12 Ji 7 -3Q Treasury Notes, 1.10X aold1.61X..