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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
A Beautiful City.

Batavia, the capital city Of the island of java,
according to the description of newspaper cor
respondent, is a brilliant specimen of oriental
splendor. The houses, which are as white as
snow, are placed one hundred feet back from
the street. the intervening space being filled
with trees, literally alive with birds, and every
variety OF plants and flowers. Every house has
piazzi in front; and is decorated with beauti-
ful pictures, elegant lamps, cages, etc., while
rocking chairs, lounges and ottomans, Of the
incest description, furnish luxurious accommoia-
tions for the family, who sit here mornings and
evenings. At night the city ia one blaze of
light from the lamps. The hotels have ground
OF eight and ten acres in extent around them,
covered with fine shade trees, with fountains,
flower gardens, etc. Indeed, 30 numerous are
the trees, the city almost resembles forest
The rooms are very high and spacious, without
carpets, and but few cuItains. Meals are served
up about the same as at first class hotels in the
United States, although the habit of living are
quite different. At daylight, coffee and tea are
taken to the guests room, and again at eight
O'Clock light refreshments. At twelve, break.
fast is served, and at seven, dinner. Coffee and
tea are always ready, day and night. No bust.
ness ia done 10 the streets In the middle of the
day, on account Of the heat. The nights and
mornings are cool and delightful; birds are aing.
ing all night. The thermometer standa about
80 degrees throughout the year The leland
abounds with tigers, leopards, anscondas, and
poisonous insects of all kinds The fnest fruit
In the world are produced in great abundance
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
Che Obio 6tatte',snran t,
The March of Despotism- --Strange Rev.
eIatiOns by the Governor of Illinois.

The March of Despotism---Strange Rev
Citations by the Governor of Illinois.
Halleck's recent threat, that when the war
is over the heel of the army shall be used TO
crush out tho sneaking traitors at the North,''
was nos idle menace, nor was il made on his
own authority. The men who compose Mr.. Lin
coins Administration, and the men who are
urging them on In their despotic course, will
try to do that very thing meaning, by the
sneaking traitors at the North, those Demo-
Gratis who have the courage to expose the vi.
olations of the Constitution perpetrated by the
Republican party, and the total subvofsion of
our liberties by those who have the temporary
control OF the Government. The Admnstra-
tton expect, when they get the cOnscription law
enforced, to have standing army of million
OF men. And what crime can they not perpe.
trate with that powerful engine at their dispo-
salt Unless the people are true to themselves,
their liberties and their freedom will be stolen
away come dark night, like purse or trinket.
Such a thing has been done within the memo
ry Of the present generation. And what was
done In France may be dono in America -
Wash. Cor. Chicago Times.
We have the authority of the Abolition gov
ernment OF Illinois for stating that coup
aelat was intended last September, by the
'uhh6 PuWctp Nv w VubmuRbOn-Llat ~ was
the most imminent the Governor was satisfied,
and that the "ruling powers" contemplated
military despotlsm to succeed the wiping out of
the national Constitution. What deferred the
blow last September has not yet transplred, but
that IL is yet intended to be struck, by trea-
sonable cabal OF Abolitionists, there can be
but little doubt. II Ia the incessaut labor of
this cabal 10 rid the army of every officer sus-
peoted OF disappearing the Abolition policy,
and every effort is made to 30 prejudice the
common soldiery, by falaehood and misrepre-
sentation, as to impress them with the belief
that the country can only be saved by the crea
tion OF military government, to be sustained
by their bayonets. Gov. Yates says such a
movement was imminent last September.
The fappers Of the peoples liberties are still
at work. Processing patriotism superior to
that Of the majority of their countrymen, they
are, at the same time, plotting the overthrow
OF constitutional liberty, and the cre,tion Of q
government with despotic powers, backed by an
enormous standing army. He who shuts his
eyes to this unmistakable tendency of things,
under the present corrupt and imbecile national
rule, is either fool or unworthy the name and
rights OF an American freeman.-Springfeid
(Iii) Register.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05

A SAD AVFAR.-Mr. Daniel Shafer, axworthy
and much respected citizen of our town, was
drowned in the Muskingum river. it is supposed
about two o'clock on Thursday morning Of last
week. Very little is known of the circumstances
connected with this distressing occurrence.
1t is known that the steamer Emma Graham
passed this port on her way up to Zinesville
about that time, and that Mr.. Shafer went to
the boat with supply of bread, as it was his
custom to do at other times, The boat leaving
the wharf before he had finished his business,
he remained on her to Malta, after which moth.
ing more is positively known concerning the
matter. His non-appearance at the usual time
alarmed his family, who as soon as 1t was light
set about searching for him. 1t was soon dis
covered that small fat or boat used by the
boys in floating on the river, was lying near th'
shore just above the Ferry Landing on this sidt
OF the river, and in 1t was lantern. Thi
led TO the suspicion that he had tried to cro,l
the river and by some mishap, had fallen over
board and drowned. The search was continued
and obout ten o'clock he was found and convey
ed to his late residence, and on the following
day his remains were borne to their long resting
place.
Mr.. Shafer was q worthy citizen, an indus
trlous young man, and an estimable husband
and parent. His family and friends have tn
sympathy of all our cltIzens in this their sat
bereavement MeConnelsuilie Enquirer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
VIM. B. Bradbury's
PianO.FOrte Establishment,
NO. 497 BROOME STREET, NEW YORK,


THB subscriber respectfully invites the attention Of
Il his friends and the public generally to his Piano
Forte Establishment, at No. 427 Broome Street.
Having Withdrawn his interest," Atocksud materials from
the late firm Of "Lighe Bradburys," which firm wa.
dissolved the 3ls January ult and having purchas
ed the entire stock Of Piano Fores and Piano Forte Ma
erisl, owned by his brother Edward g. Bradbury, In
the said frm be is prepared to supply the increased
demand for his celebrated Piano Fortes. Employing
the most sklu and experienced workmen. with large
stock OF the best and most thoroughly seasoned mser
al and abundance Of Capital he has taken in hand
the personal supervision Of the whole businesss Of
uacturing his instruments and Is enabled to turn ou
Piano -Fortes Of unequalled tone and duT16keness.
BRADBuRYsNew SCALE Piano FoRTE.-In the arrange
ment Of new Scale, drawn and prepared with the ut
most care, expressly for our new instruments we have
added every Improvement which can in any way tend
to the perfection Of the PanoForte and we can conn
IDENTIFY assert that for decacy Of touch, volume, bril-
ancy and sweetness Of tone combined with that strength
and solidy Of frame necessary to durability these In
strumenb are unequalled
STRENGTH AND BEAUTY " Is our motto, and we In
ve the closest criticism ohe best unbiased judges In
the land Every instrument warranted for five years
VIM. B. BRADBURY,
497 Broome St., cor. Of Crosby, New York.
mchll d3m
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
Probable Battle on the LeEt wing
B01Ore FrederickabuR.

NEw YORK May 3.--The correspondent OF
the Herald with the let Army corps, dating on
the lst, states that the rebels made one or two
dashes yesterday, driving our pickets. On the
afternoon previous they opened heavy With shot
and shell on our entrenching forces but receiv-
cd spirited responses from our batteries. The
rebels appear to be concentrating to attack our
left, but the attack was not thea regarded as
certain. Picket lines have been advanced con-
siderably and the rebels had contracted theirs
on the Bowling Green road.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
The Postmaster General has Issued orders to
discontinue diatribution Offices st Columbus and
Toledo, Ohio, and Dubuque, Iowa. IA ,fg
Morning and Noon Dispatches.
sharp Fighting on enc Rappahsp-
mock F'-T-~


New YoRK, May 4.-The Times corfespond =.
ent, dating on the field near Chancellorvilie, 10
P. M, May 1st, states: The Second Army
Corps took position the night previous on the
left, and the Third Corps reached the front
about noon. The position there occupied is
thus described: We hold the Gordonsville road
securely, the country road lending to Spottsyl.
vania Court House, and another road four
miles In the rear of that The enemy,s flank
is dangerously exposed, aud II they Aght II
must be In the open field
A dispatch captured yesterday from Gen.
Lee to an engineer officer, dated she 29th. says
he was much surprised at this movement. He
had not anticipated II, aud Was not prepared to
give instructions.
About noon movement was made to. en-
deavOr to bring out the enemy and compel him
10 develop his strength Our men entered the
held with much enthusiasm, only one regiment,
cavalry, frat charging on rebel infantry, the
latter driving ours back repeatedly, when Q
small force Of infantry, supported BY cavalry,
checked the rebels Our division under Sykes
and rebel division under Anderson, then be-
came engaged. Our troops drove the rebels
from tao ridges parallel with the Rappahau-
mock, gaining mile and fifty prisontri; when
Hooker ordered them to retreat, not Wishing to
bring on general engagement.
The rebels mist0ok our retirement for O
check, and followed rapidly. On the top OF the
first ridge the rebels halted moment, gave
yell, and came down on double-quick, bat we're
met by sykes's division, who poured In q terri
bic fire at short range The contest lasted
thies quarters OF an hour, and extended
across the roads were twenty-five of our guns,
which sheled the woods effectuslly, and the
rebels ignominionsy retired.
Daring the forenoon the rebels made severel
attempts on our line, hut were repulsed. At
6:3O +. M. they made desperate charge to
capture our battery commanding the plank road
to Fredericksburg, but were handsomely re-
pulsed by Geary, assisted by Kuapp's and Hollis
batteries, who double-shotted their guns with
grape and canister. During the night both
our own aud the rebel force built earthworks
and abattis, and the battle on Saturday, 1t was
thought, would be surely opened by the rebels.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
News from tho Lower Mississippi
Cox, Seymour and VaIlandigham,s r
sPeeches-The People, after Read
ing them, take the OaihY

Cox, Seymour and VaIlnndigham,s n
sPeeches-The People, after Road
ing them, take the Oath! .
New YoRK, May 3.-1he steamer George
Cromwell from New Orleans the 26tb, arrived.
The Captain reports that news was received on
the 26th that Gen. Banks had taken Alexan-
dris, near the head of Rcd river. A Braahear
City dispatch Of the 24lh to the Era, states that
a rebel soldier from the Red river country re-
ports that the Union gunboats captured Alex.
andria several days since, probably Farragut's
feet.
Some soldier repo,ts our occupation of the
country, and Farrsgut's blockade of the Red
river have seriously interfered with the supplies
of the rebels at vicksburg and Port Hudson.
The Era OF the 25ih says: A reconnaissance
of Sabine Pass WAS made on the 18Th by two
boats from the gunbosts Csyuga and New
London. On landing near the Lighthouse, they
were fired on by concealed rebels, and Captain
McDermott, Of the Cayugs, wes killed, and q
crew Of five men captured. Captain Reed, of
the New London, escaped, but received q
wound over his eye from rife ball, and four of
his men were wounded. The body of Captain
McDermott was given up by the rebels to his
crew, and be was buried at New OreaGs on
the 25th.
| covered from the steamer Marion and received
at New Orleans. Rute Ia Rose was captured
| on the 10Th by the gunboats. One seaman was
killed, and Ensign Weld and Eeaman wound
ed on board the Clifton.
Printing offices were found at franklin and
Opelousas with Cox, Seymour of Connecticut
and Vallandighsm's speeches printed and for
sale. The mass of the people are ready to take
the oath OF allegiance, and hundreds are taking
IL. The country is we'll supplied and our army
Ia living on provisions confscated on their
march. The enemy Ia scattered, but 1t was ex-
pected be would make final stand at Alexsn-
dria.
On the 24!h, General Banks and army were
resting few miles above 0peousas, and It was
generally understood they would march against
Alexandra Immediately
Galveston dates, of the l7th, represent the
rebels as heavily fortitying The point running
from that city to the fort. A steamer, supposed
TO be the Harriet Lane, had come down the river
at Galveston, and IL is believed the rebels were
endeavoriDg to raise the Westield Our feet
off Galveston consists Of only four gunboats.
The Estafette Dusud. o French paper, and the
Southern Pilot, we're suppressed at New Orleans
oa the 2sd for publishing reasonable articles,
An expedition under Colonel Cowles of the
l2Sth New York, he'd been to Gainsville, Mis-.
sissipp, on the Pearl river, and captured several
vessels. A considerable quantity Of naval
stores, cotton, etc., was also destroyed. A
grand ball was given on the evening Of tina 22d
to celebrate the capture Of New Orleans.
The New Orleans Bee learns from passen-
ger by the Columbia, from Havana, that Puebls
had been captured by the French, Gen, Ortegs
having capitulated.
The same Havana dates at New York cay
nothing OF this.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
Somebody 20 RIame

NEW York, May 3-The Baltimore cores
pondent of the Herald states that rebel force
is stll north Of the railroad with twenty piec ca
Of artillery, probably near Brownsville, Pa -
He says Gen. Schenck has utterly failed 10 ex-
pei the rebels up to that date, May lat, though
ample means are at his disposal.
The zane correspondent states that the rebels
were concentrating on Friday at Bridgeport,
and no doubt the greater portion Of Lee's army
is in northern Virginia, having left small force
behind to hold Hooker In check
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
TELEGRAPHIC.
Sunday Nights Dispatches
AdvIces from the RappRhannocIs- =
StOneman Cuts the Rebels, Il. R.
GIa nm E1 m m 4 IN sinu,

Communication.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3-The following et,te-
ment is derived from q gentleman who left the
Rappahannock Saturday: II is already known
that our troops have crossed over with less op-
position than was ANTICIPATED. The enemy
massed considerable force on the railroad IN
front on Thursday, and at might there was some
artillery practice between our and the rebel
guns at long range.
As soon as the rebels learned, on Wednesday,
that our force had crossed above, they COM
menced moving troops out 10 intercept our ad-
vance, and continued it all night and next day.
Trains have been running constantly with
troops from tRichmond, and the enemy bad all
available force around fredericksburg.
The latest news from Chancellcrvile 10 that
Stoneman had cut the railroad This Ia stated
on the assertion OF gentleman of tho Cover n
mont who arrived at Washington Saturday
morning
There ID no doubt OF the fact that our army
was at last acconn's In the most cheerful and
hopeful condition.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05

NEW YoRK, May g.. The French steam
transport Allier, from Vera Cruz April 29d
has arrived Her commander reports that dis
patches had been received from Gen. Forey thai
the siege Of Puebla was progressing, and the
French we're In possession Of half the city. The
commander also states that the report Of the
repulse Of the French is entirely without foun-
dation. tsist.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
Probable Occupation OF FroderIcka-
burg by Union Forces,

NEW York, May 3-The correspondent Of
the Philadelphia Press states: 1t is reported
that Fredericksburg is now occupied by a strong
Union force under General Patrick, and the
railroad, thence toward Richmond, is being
rapidly repaired. Also, that Port Poyal is 90.
cupied and is being used as landing place for
stores. Stonemsn has advanced to Culpepper
and our railroad trains were running to thai
point -. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05

suFFoLK, Va, May 3.-This morning at 8
O'Clock force of infantry, cavalry and artillery
went across the Nansemond river on recon-
noissance. When two miles out, they charged
upon and took The enemy q rifle-p pits and some
prisoners. Our loss was small and the enemy q
much greater. Skirmishing has been kept uE
all day, i,ga,-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05

ST. LOUIS, May 3--Genersls vandever and
Mcneil have returned from the pursuit of
Msrmaduke, and are now at Cape Girsrdeau.
The reports Of battle at Bloomfield are un.
founded. gl ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
Hooker Advancing.

New YoRK, May 4-The Herald has an e1-
ira, giving dates to ii A. M. Sunday, stating
that rebel etores near Fredericksburg and Stone
mans station we're burned, and giving rumors
that our right captured sixteen pieces Of artil-
ery; that the Irish Brigade took three rebel
batteries; that our cavalry were tearing up the
railroad track and destroying rebel property and
still driving the rebels with great slaughter
AT III heavy csnnonading was heard on the right
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05

WAsHINeroN, May 4.--Three hundred apd
thirty -four rebels were brought here 60. day,
including one Colonel, making total Of about
six hundred since Saturday.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
Country Produce Commission House
t '-' THR OLD vIRM OF
Miller & Carpenter,

No 8 Erie BuildiRgs, NetO York, 600 Wash.
inston Street, .'N
CTILL receive and sell Flour, Grain, Butter, Lard
y Cheese, Eggs, Pork, Seeds, Hops, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Poultry, Game, etc. -N4.
Dash advanced on shipments, and prompt returns
made Of sales. Send for our Price Current list.
REyERRscEs:-president ofthe Irving Bank, NJ Y. City
President Of N. Y. &c n. Railway 0o.i Gould & Hib
bard, Warsaw, N. Y; D. Baldwin. Esq, Fowler Ohio
H. 8. Munger, Esq. Geneva, Ohio; y. o. Grosyenor,
Esq, Jonesville, Mich.
mchll.dly
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05

New YoRK, May 4.-The steamer Roanoke,
from Havana 29th, has arrived. A vessel or
rived from st. Jsgo reports she was spoken by
the pirate Alabama on the l9sh ult.
Vera Cruz dates to the 7th state that mp to
that date Puebla had GOT been captured.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05
The Pirate Re,rIbution Captured.

New BEDFORD, May 2.-The Captain of the
brig Leonldas, from st. Domingo March 18th,
reports the capture of the pirate Retdbutlon
by the United States steamer Alabama, off shat
harbor. The Captain says he saw the cccur-
renee himself.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-06-25

A Rebel force has crossed into Indiana 900 in number and Monday morning had reached Paoli, Orange Co. Their purpose seems to be to attack the Ohio and Mississip- pi RaiIroad. Troops were after them.
 New from The fleet of Charleston states that on tke l2tk the Rebel batteries on Morris i.land opened upon our troops on Folly Island. Onf men did not reply, but two gunboafs came ID and eavs the Rebels bombardmsnt that sstopped their fhns They were seen to cary of number Of dead and wounded. The Reb- n r2ms came out from behind Fort Sumter. but did not mir in the light On tie night of the 1zth, tksrs xss seen tho light of n i'm snsnss fre, svidsntly ia ths city q Charleston.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-06-25

{ DG We have received from Hon. Leman ". Cutler, of Watertown, Reports of Super. inteIdent of Common Schools, Quarter Mas. ter General, Adjutant General, Bank Commis- sioners, General Railroad Commissioners.S State Treasurer. Directors of Conn. State Prison, Comptroller Of Public Accounts, Board ol
 Trustees Of State Reform School Truste.s oI State Normal School, Officers of Retreat fol the Insane. and Commissioner of School
 Fund, tor which he will please accept ou thanks, ss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-06-25
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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-06-25

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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-06-25
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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-06-25

FALLS VIILAoE - The cenforenee If Church es at Falls Village. June 10th and llth. ar- pointed Rev. John Edgar committee to make report of their proceedings to the Eseur- nxE. We received MT. Edgar's report after having report from another quarter already in type. and consequently did not publish it- The report, as published. Mr. Edgar had no knowledge of until he saw it in print.