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than aissen thousand men under Gan Ewsu. Itbscsms
a question Of utim sto surrender to make bold
council of war held Sunday night unanimously advised
an evacuation. The large euus ad bis ar llery were
All sP ked Al once and O'Clock MoDdey morning
no abandoned every thing except his horses and struck
boldly through the enemy's lines.
The movement was rapid that the enemy were taken
by surprise, and the night being quite dark the
ment 30 far as the troops immediately investing the works
concerned, was accomplished with but little loss.
They followed by cavalry and great many strag-
gers taken prisoners but when four miles ihs side Of
Winchester at the Junction of the road leading from Bor-
ryvIs to Bunker Hill and Martinsburg they were inter-
cepted by strong rebel force with artillery and strongly
posted in the woods the road side Gen. Mlroy rallied
bis men and made several attempts to capture
their batteries but were driven back Daylight now
rapidly approaching, and it deemed prudent to
deav again to cut their way through the enemys tines,
artillery, they suffered considerably especially IN prisoners
captured, before the enemy gave up the pursuit. 4
About twelve o'clock on Sunday they reached Hall
town. and the enemy having abandoned the pur.u they
the afternoon. The gallant fellows were in sad condi.
lion after march and fight but were full of
spirit and qualification that they had escaped the clutches
All the stores, ammunition, and wagons at Winchester
fell into the hands of the enemy, together with all the
tilery, not gun having been saved.
AFFAIRS AT HARPRR's FERRY
The telegraph is again working to Haper's Ferry this
morning and az far as can be there have been
The telegraph Office has been moved to the Maryland
Heght and there 10 every reason to believe that the
enemy approach in force the town will be abandoned and
the whole force retire the river to the extensive
works erected that strong position The folly of at
tempting to stand siege in Harpers Ferry demon.
strated last year. and there doubt it will be if
it has not already been evacuated Every preparation
has been made for such emergency and the enemy will
obtain but little punder. The town 10 thoroughly
manded from the Heights, and it be made of but little
value to the enemy
GEN. MILROYs TRAINS AT HARRISBURG
We learn by gentleman from Harrisburg this morning
that Gen, Mroys train of about two hundred wagons,
with horses and cavalry and infantry, and consds
rabe number Of the 5th Maryland all of which crossed the
Potomac and came through Hagerstown Chambersburg,
Carlisle and other towns have reached Harrisburg It
supposed by many persons that this train taken by
arehted persons being large rebel force 1t is said
that the rebel cavalry close in the Of until they
reached Newvie and there stopped which their
nearest approach to Harrisburg
The following despatch reached this morning from
Harrisburg:
HARRISBURG, JUNE 17-After terrible march from
Berryvie, via Bunkers Hill Martinsburg. aud Wlsms-
port arrived here yesterday morning with al trains
safely. JAS. TOUCHsTONE,
Quartermaster 9th Maryland Volunteers.
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STATEMENT OF GEN. MILRoY.
THE MARYLAND REGIMENTs-sINGULAR Es.
CAPE OF THE SIXTH.

From he Baltimore American of last eDening.
Major Gen. Milroy reached Baltimore at one o'clock this
morning. from Harpers Ferry, and returned again at ii
O'Clock special train, with his staff He came down
to have personal interview with Major Gen. sehenck and
TO waive all claims of rank 10 interfering with the
mand at that point, which will remain under Brig Gen
Tyler He however desired to return to his men, and vo-
uuteered to act in any position that he might be deemed
most servcesbe We had the pleasure Of brief conver-
saton with him. and pleased learn that his forces
have uot suffered to great extent supposed
THE FIFTH AND SIXTH MARYLAND.
At the time Gen Mroy left the Ferry fortytwo men,
bers of Aexande Maryland battery had arrived and it
believed considerable number had made their escape
10 the direction Of Rompey aud Cumberland. They most
secured their horses, and have probably accompanied
The only Maryland regiment that suffered severely was
the 9th regiment known Col Scbpys who was absent
in Baltimore. The enemy turned tho enu Of the Mary.
land battery on this regiment, and for time they were
very hot position. The number killed and wounded is
not Known though but few of them escaped either casual
ties capture They fought bravey and il il hoped that
good number OF thcm arc prisoners Of
THE ESCAPE OF THE SIXTH MARYLAND.
The Sixth Maryland Regiment, which was reported to
ment Of every one, marching into Harpers Ferry
yesterday afternoon with their flags hyng arms at rest
and singing Hail Coumbis" with the gallant Colonel
Howe At their head u ssemed like - II they had risen
from the dead and their return caused great astonshmrnt
appears that at the Of the assault Cd
Winchester they entirely cut or and being surround
cd BY an immense force surrendered and taken back
Of the works In the confusion Of the assault being made
By the rebels they neither dsarmed placed under
guard and Col Howe knowing the country well and SEQ
ing opportunity to escape by side road formed his
in ne and in the darkness Of the evening moved
quietly off, They were compelled to take a circuitous
road TO reach the Ferry but went their way rejoicing
with neither enemy In front pursue In the rear
ESCAPE or THE CAVALRY
The cavalry force Of Gen Mlroy consisted Of the Fr.t
New York Thirtieh Pennsylvania and two companies Of
the Third Virginia. Gen. Miroy ordered them to retreat
10 Romney and Cumberland and he yesterday received
dsspatch announcing their safe arrival at that place
THE EVACUATION OF wIscHEsrER
The outer works Of Winchester were carried bv The
rebe BY storm at six O'Clock Sunday evening and ths
wAo'e orHhoaton' strongly invested BY force Of not les
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GEN. McCLELLANs REPORT.

Gen. Mcclellan has completed his report Of all his mill.
tary operations from the time he called the position
Of eoersinChef Of the Army until he was relieved from
command Of the Army Of tho Potomac II is said IL will
bs published and that it's facts will supply many omissions
which the War Committee Of Congress made In their ce
brated and widely circulated onesded report II takss
two sides to furnish history. In politics the
sided the game 10 the better for the playsrBs Amer
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EUROPEAN NEWS.

The newspapers brought by the steamer Africa
contain but little news Of Importance beyond what
has already been published. We CLEAN the follow
ing from kilograms and correspondence:
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We have letter from Centreve, dated noon to-
day Part Of Hooker army had reached there and more
arriving 1t reported that Gen. Lee had crossed
the Rsppahannock near Waterloo but little really
known Of his movements.
gentleman who left Aqua Greek at to-day saya
all stores and property were being removed quietly and
none would be lost The gunbosts cousdered ample
to protect the wharves and nothing will be burnt II we
should have to leave there Gen. Hsupt has succeeded in
shipping all his cars sc. In fine order not accident
having occurred
1t reported at Aqua this morning that the whole Of
Lees army has left Fredericksburg, the last division
ing out the plank road towards Chauoeorsve yester
day afternoon
The last of Hookers troops did not leave there until
yesterday evening Ssdgwcks Corps (sxth) recrossed
from Falmouth Sunday morning without the rebels Of
feriuc apy opposition
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THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY

The following letters of New York correspondents
contain the latest intelligence of military move
ments in Virginia prior to the active operations of
the enemy which are chronicled in the succeeding
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in assuming that by issuing the writ he would
come into conflict with the Executive branch of
the Government. IL the President had deemed =
suspension Of the proceedings under that writ to
be necessary in the Of persons arrested by the
military in Ohio, the last Congress provided way
in which he could have signifed his sense of such
public necessity, and until this was done Judge
Leavitt, it seems to us, had but one duty to per-
form, and that was to issue the writ, leaving to the
Executive department of the Government the re-
spon,ibility of respecting or disregarding the de-
cision which he should have found himself com.
PEELED to make, after inquiring into the cause OF
Mr.. Vsllsndighams commitment. 1t is the func-
ton Of the Judge to expound and administer the
law as IL stands, and if then the Executive, for
any reason, ignores the authority of the court and
throws himself upon his responsibility for so do
ing, the country can properly appreciate the con-
duct Of both in their respective spheres, and award
to each the honor due
With these remarks we dismiss thi, painful sub
ject-painful to in every point Of view, and not
the least painful because of the necessity under
which it has laid US to make this exposition affect
ing the conduct of an officer whom it would give
us so much more pleasure to find in the right than
in the wrong, if we could do so without doing vio-
lence to what we deem the rules Of law and the
best approved practice Of the courts. We are pro-
foundly impressed with the conviction that not
only the most assured, but The only safety of this
nation is to be found in rigid adherence to the
laws as we'll by those who are called to expound
and enforce them in public places BY those
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

CINCINNATI. Dec IA special 10 the Commercial
from Chattanooga on the 1lth says Yesterday three
regiments vent out on .tconnos on the field Of
Chickamauss, accompanied by Grant and Thomas =
The sides Of the trees receiving our re ed with
balls while the opposite Sides which received the Are Of
the enemy, had very few bullets, wing that our Ore
much the severe,t. The graves Of number Of "a
found, bnt the bodies Of other officers were
found unbured. Kel'eys house, in which our wound.
ed were left on the retreat found burned. An
pedition goes cut tomorrow to hurry the deai.gi N
The resignation Of General Palmer. Commanding the
18th army corps, on account Of private business has
been accepted. ,'H F-r'" a'e.s. ...r.F
Ealistments az veteran volunteers progress favor.
ably. The 10Th Pennsylvania has re- enlisted, and
leaves for homo In few dayson furlough. Js'. .
The GaAeties Knoxville correspondent says our total
loss during the siege thousand and the rebel
loss will reach Ave thousand. 5e I-. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

"Tbou shalt not sseAI." ID. an axiom which
no one disputes, but which very many svade,
and seem quite willing 70 forget Its teachings
iUnscrupulous persons bsve,i and are still. ini-
tstipg Herrick Aliens Gold Medal saleratus.
We make mention Of this fscI 10 put oil per
sons who want the best article on their guard
and our advice 10 10 buy DO other, u. that, in
our Judgment, ID the only article that should
enter the Stomach Of any one who cares foI
health snd, good Bread or Biscuit. Most o.
our srocsrs have Il for sale. The depot Is lIs
Liberty street, New York. ~ q
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

"A yxw Of the piers under inside walls Of the
"Co..on Block" gave way on Friday night, ow-
log mainly to the fact that some soft bricks
had been used 10 their construction. IL wss
agreed that the piers we're too weak for the
weight they had to sustain, and the Architect
haadsoiasd to hdys, them removed yesterday
and stronger ones put In their places The To-
Jury done the building % . small matter, COM
parativsly, and will only occasion few days'
delay ID Che pr,gressiof the work. Every part
Of that immense structure will now be put ~
good. and s.ropg-mating I. perfectly safe, be-
yond all doubt. i.g5 ,..s ,.rF
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

aEPOHTED Fox THE sTATEsmAn
THE VERY LATEST NEWS.
DIP to 9 O'Clock this Morning.
Morning ard Noon Dispatches.
Rtpor, OF tho Ohief.

Report OF tha GsneTal.ins Chief.
wAsnps ron, Dec. II The report OF the Gensral.in
Chief 10 very lengthy document mainly grand sum
may Of military operations since his last annual re-
referring to the Department Of the Potomac the Gen.
srai ssys Burnsides proposed change OF base was not
approved by him. Bnrnsds therefore consented to cross
BIZ, army by the ords Of the upper Rappahannock and
then move down to seze tn, heights Of Fredercksbug,
while small T. rec ws to be sent north OF the river 10
enable Haupt to reopen tho railroad. This plan was
assentsd TO, bat net approved Burnside, instead OF
crossing the R pahaunock by fords he vas expected
TO do marched his whole amy down to the north bank
Of that river. Lees army, 10 the meantime, moved
down to the south bank OF the river, at this time foTdA
bic few miles above town, and sumner asked permits
sion to cross and occupy the heights but refu cd
and attempt Was made TO effect passage till Decem
ber nth, by which time Lees army hal been concsn'
II is alleged the defeat which we suffered soon after
resulted from neglect to forward pontoon trains from
Washington; whereas pontoops At the time were at
Berlin. he delay wss therefore unavoidable. and on
Of the Matters RurnsIde pronoupoed II 30.
Speaking Of anain in Grants department, the Gea'
erai ssyG Gen. Grapt positively disobeyed the In
sructons Of his superios 1t 10 hardly oeSsssry TO
| remark that Grsnt never dsobeyed an order. More.
he las mover complained that the Government dd
| not furnish HIM all The means aud assistance 10 III
power to facilitate the execution OF any plan he saw
| to adopt.
The General suggests that, 10 the rebel army live
upon the country through which II passes the ledeIs
do the same, ss It facilitates the rapiiiy Of move
meuts. Our commanders In the rebel States hsrdlj
ever find supplies and in the border States 10 didi
cult to distinguish between real friends and enemies
In regard to iuteTs, he ssys the entire abolition
the system would bo removal OF the encumbrsnce o
suffers wagons on the march, or the uissuce OF tut
lers ttalls and booths 10 camps Ii would improve h
discipline aud efficiency OF troops In many ways, am
psrti ularly by removing from tie camps the ev o
upkenne's. Il would not te difficult to su tiers
act the part Of sple informss smuggles aud contra
| band traders.
The General thinks courts martial too cunb-ou
proceeding for the battle field, and suggests some NOR
speedy mode OF puni,hment. He SUCCESS that tn
Inspector Generals Department be merged In the Ad
| Iutant Generals Department.
He iecoumed dc the separate attention Of sl In rela
tion to the Organization Of regiments, brgadss anC
Ic rps.
lie claims that the cartel for the exchange Of prison
ers has been violated In relation to eoloie1 soldiers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13
DIABETES and DISEASES of
the KIDNEYS and BLADDER.
cIhO ,IghENpoNIo
CONSTITUTION WATER

Has been pronounced by the Medical Fscplty, aud the
public to be the most wonderful remedy for the per.
manent cure Of all dissases OF the sT0MA0H LIVER,
KIDERYs and BL .DDBR that has ever been offered.
10 10 not o hlNBRAL WATER. Its from expe-
renee that CONSTITUTION WATER has emAuated,
and wenow say let no man doubt when single bottls
has been known TO cure dlseae which the best medi-
cal talent In the country has failed 10 relieve.
remedy possessing the virtues OF Constitution
Water cannotbe claissd under .qusckr preparations,
% Il 10 now used BY the most scientific practitioners In
the CITY,. II ID only ieccpdclass pbysicIaps that cry
down popular remedies. while the better skilled mike
use Of every means % accomplish curei and the
cess Of the physician ncresses his hnowiedgsof d-
ferent remedies enables him to produce azure, while
others fall In the attempt, science Ia satished with
1 Give Constitution Water fair tria,--we mean you
who are under some speeia,isrs care from year to
year. and We particularly allude 70 ladies who are
stanty resortpg 10 local treatment and Al sorts Of
local app cations for diseases with ~ much chance o
succsss - there ud be from locsl applicatlcns 70
The throat for disessss Of the brain. ..s,,s t.ss
We have always pen careful 10 use language ID oui
circular that could mot shock The most delicate organ
ilavon, bpt ve IscsiveSo many connunicatons from
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

THr BauuoH CABINET 1t 10 annoupcedin in the
Clncinns.i Commercial as we'll as In the court
journals bere, that Hon, John Prough, Govern
or elect, has been here two or three days In CON-
sulta.ion about bis Cabinet, which will probA-
bly, be announced about the 2O.h inst. Every
body 10 on the qI uips or iiptoe 10 know who
will compose the new Governors Cabinet, and
can hardly wait for the 2Oih to come ronnd'-
Luckily, us only o week ahead.G u s4g
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

TIE CAnrBlLL MInsrlELs,-The announce
men, shat the o; ;iginsl Campbell Minssrela VIII
perform at Naughten Hall on Monday ana
Tuesday svenings, will be hailed With pleasure
BY many who have attended their superb en-
ses,sInmsu.., and by many Others who have
heard of their fame. Remember the first en-
ser,alument Of the Campoells viii be given 10.
morrow (Monds,) evening st Naushson Hail.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

ss,s WoRTH STEALING IL is only genuine, .
desirable. hence valuable article that 10 worth
= stealing. sJans 90, only me good thing is wprtls
counte' 'fsising. II sssests TO tho great vaius
Of p. p DslL.nd a Co.'S Chemical salsrAsus
thss II has been extensively counterfelted, and
aspurious article in green pspers puslipo q the
market. The gseuine 10 always put up 10
bright red papers, and may be had of the best
family grocers in the Upised States. ,u,,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

PRoVIsI0N8-rbe market vas quiet but arm. Eot
much done. nor could We perceive any evidences Of
sellers. The saies were Is hhd bur hou d.rs a Sxe
packed 200 tee primo city Lard l2c 200 do rune
Comfy coz g goo brls new city mess porh at
and in some higher, as hsistofors. We did not
hear OF any sales Of green meats. .a.tr !. y a
Y WHEAT Prices have not ehapgej IN any essential
psIculsr since our last though the feeling inths nars
bet s shade frmsr, but the dsms was or iy modes.
nte: Red ranges from sI Is to 81 25 aud white at
~ foSl 49, the later, hosever, exteme QUO ipr,
2. q aronnd lSt Of choice white vas on the maite
5 and the bst oer the owner couI1 getfof Il was 81
o. The sales vee leo bush fair red. a 81 2S; $50 90
hil a.sI as IaS DO prime sd at 81 IS 1900 DO hil DE-
liveIed stsi 40; I5OO do choice do at si 25. l,f y
O0RN-The market was decidedly heavy. Distilisrs
are well supplied, and are holding ack and the Dc.
mend hom Government contractors being very iiehtS
indeed We do not know that they ere buying any just
now-prces lend strongly downward O. are quite IT.
regular small OF OF old, in sacks, wrs on the mar
ket, and 10 was all the owner was offered for itf
New dai at oSo At the lower dspots. sale Of go
bush new eY, at up Jtr depot, OF $50 ~ - q
oAT:-Ihere MAS "a decidedly tetter demand, apd
piicesSe higher. The SAILS sers 500 bush IN burlaps
at 9oc OOo do including bags, At ssc CO., do IN eevH
tor at ~ 900 do at e0 10 OhO do including tseks
| at WI spd 600 do In elevator, o, 79c. -
8, ooa ss market unchanged Of 81 soDi d.
| s gARlEY-rhe norket 10 u cbsnsed and arm at u
ooSal % ior good 70 prime ing and 81 6c9i % Or
pI%s 70 choice fall AsAls Of Goo bu,hprme spring
| HAY-The market 10 upchspged and steady At sQs@
" per ton for prime Timothy On arrival, and $3.50 ~
| GR0oERIEs-The market remsins essentially ub-
changed There was rather frmer feeling dispfsyed
BY holders but the demond 10 conaped to the bhiag
trade, and light, dealers buyirg sparip gy, with re
erence to their current wants. We quote nio o. Zee at
33kc to ?5c for common 10 choce Sugars, l3Kc
l5c for faf Oubs t. choice hew orleans; hard rshned
Sugar Sc to lsAc, the latter rate 10 the country
trade; molasses, o5c to 7Oc for New Orleans; sugar.
hou" zoe 10 75c; syrups Soc to 90c The stocks all
are light The sales were Is bsgs fair to good Coffee ct
| 0 y @34Ke; 30 do at 3iko. -
BurTEk-rhe market 10 heavy and prices droop ping;
26c Is the highest rate for fancy lots small paoksess
The demand Is light and receipts large We quote
chose at 249e5, prime, 2a923o fair to good lss 29cj
common, l5o to l5c. 81 ,
CHEEsE-TheIe u q fair dempnd and the market ID
firm, holders dot caring to sell We quote Western
Reserve at l3c to l3kc; aod Hamburg at l3Ke to he
EGGS-The market 10 less hIm owing to the large re-
ceipts The demand 10 limited. We quote ESQ 70 2To
40 the range for prime shippers count. ETTr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

is,s J. "a BEaUTiSuL CoxrLrxIos, free from Tan,
Pimples and Freckles, may easily be, procured
by using the "Bslm ot'Thousspd Flowers" "
ssg0 For shaving /. Is unsurpssssd IL is composed
Of palm oil, hone, and other valuable articles,
.isFhishly rerfumed by Ito own Ingredients, and
,sOs when used for washing, night and morning,
lsrenders the skin soft and white, and free from
-blsmish. Psice 80 oents. Fof sale by NIB.
MARBLE and all druggists. ,M
sept24 63-d&wlyeow
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13

'A VIZ noticed q fae assortment of all kinda
Fancy Goods, suitable for Christmas presents,
al.o lsrge stock Of the latest styles Of China,
Glass and Q Qdsenswae. Toys, Looking glasses,
CoalsOil Lamps. ,eto Very best coal oil at
Wholesale .. d retail at 9. Y. Phff's Store.
Z $50 South High Street. Call aud examine hls
stock Of goods before purchasing elsewhere.
80, 80 decl2- cav. p t','9a saala id hsa
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-13
Paving Notice.
To oil whom it may concern: n

3 y ttAA& IA 81 a Orr sCLHRK's 0ysioz,<
COLUMBUS, o.. Dec. /. 1858, r..
Notice 10 hereby given that proceedings have been IN.
stituted In the Oily Oorncil of oolnmbus for making
the efoiIowlng. .improvemeutssto 70 Wit
For grading end paving the pnpaved pressing The
south side OF Broad street at Rair alley.
The same to be done In accordance with plats and
estimates to DO prepared by the City Civil 1pglneer and
hled In the Office OF tho City Clerk. --.--
persons claiming damsges on account Of said pro-
posed improvements required to hle their claims
the oce Of the Cy Oerk In writing, on or before the
sixteen III day Of January, A. D. 1864.
-, J. J. FUNSTON,
dec9-lw fNfc Oily Clerk.
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The Noxt Commander of the Army
OF tho Potomac The Rebel Con-

NEw YORK, Dec. ia special to the Times from
Washington ilth. says The Army Of the Potomac will
be Immediately rsorgauzed and made larger and better
In tveTy say than 1t has at auy ioImer period Its
chief command will probably be rendered to either
HOOKER or 1homss. 1t 10 believed that Thomas would
prefer remaining where he 10 Since H.oker's report
Of the battle Of Lookout Mountain, he staLds higher
than ever He 10 considered here BY some the Lext
commander OF the Army Of the Potomac. The present
corps commanders, with one exception, will 10 TO.
lisved.
Private advices recsvsd here to day from Richmond
say that the present session Of the Confederate Con-
sructIon will be fsafessy pIesentdd to the southern
eople BY conservative members from North Carolina
A srsat many members elected on . radical platform
are said to be secretly in favor Of the policy advoctd
bs North Carolina conservatises. lot Teso uliG ms
will soen be in .aucsd taking strong ground In favor
Of recon,truc ion. 10 M ..r..r
Gen Garfield will probably be chairman Of the House
military committee. t.... ...