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Ma. EDITOR The gentleman whose
name stands at the head of this article, is a
citizen Of Readfeid, Ne lie is about 20
years old and enjoys excellent health.
Mr. Morrill,, is a scl(.madc man, having
enjoyed but few literary advantages in his
youthful days. BY honest industry and
close application, he has attained to impor-
tant positions in the State. He com
menced life with a clear intellect, firm
purpose, md good physical constitution.
In the course Of his life, he has been q
member Of the State Legislature, High Shcr
if-Lanl Agent Governor OF Maine, and
Representative to Congress from the third
District lie declined denomination and
has retired from public life, Mr.. VI. is Il
business man. lie is large owner Of real
estate, and las valuable farm on which he
resides He is engaged largely in the mar
atlctura Of wo3lsn goods being the owner Of
valuable WOODEN factory located in Read
field.
Mr.. Morrill, is one Of oar richest men .
perhaps the richest man in town. He is
constantly employed in looking after his
business, or working with bis own hands -
He Is liberal, not only in supporting rclis
ious, and literary Institutions, but in giving
to the needy i'll his own town,
He is free and easy in conversation, social
with every mln he meets, using fun, aucr-
dote or argument rs Circumstances may re-
qairc H. is as free from aristocracy as 4
nan VII can be, AMI regarded by his neigh
b9rs as fair specimen Of a Raatza In re-.
ligi'n. he is 4 unyersaiist-in politics, 4
Republican, and being man Of great decis-
ion, and very independent IN expressing his
views on proper occasions, lie Of course, has
ardent friends, and soma strlns enemies.
MIR, Morrill, is an unconditional t4t5u man
and Contributes ef his inllaenec and money
to the support Of his country.
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Special Notices..

FE-ttLEs FEMALES FEMALES
1 81 G.4$ -fH#, t'-f-tH. T. rlr#tY knszu a
HGLI8pkD.> ENTRI~T BEcHU.
tif At. ca.aP3s.Hts i1c.iens to the
n Ian III II 4a
MfAH'f' II,
: q =4s- sal u hen nuce
TuoI - them.
Itit8sah -
NoENi ANn OLD,
In tAr bge3a' - tanr.rr NJ t.fs,
H.t5rt ias .iffer Narriays
Etfsa3 asa sfier ConfstmsHt.
T. strengthen gee S9rtes.
i.stlI. \ stars 10 IL Proper Channel and
tasearai~ the br3scu ivsn Constitution >.
Ffor uaaffrfr ca,fss 0rlg3aafiHg
t>L NJ Mont WORTHLESS FILLS
TsE-
HEiNE0EB'S EXTRACT BTtCHIf.
- st,tsz she. out. and send
tzf -. ama3
Tho Nisama and Foul Vnpors generated
~ Pee tt "a ~ p Tar $50 1re ds,it Volunteers
i4a- te =Hzas = ts5#Hst,- Ia ths lHdiA ami Crim,au
Campaigns. 81 'LLfW Ai's FILLS we're used ia cner-
81 a. 4t4att. III ~ the a,irs in perfect health.
e4a - =s=.s ~ 55A. soldiers sa!piy yourselves.
4a-5 I'll
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suggested that the crowd would assail my
residence.
do not believe that any rioters OF
this city even contemplated any such
movement. Bat il they had mldc an
attempt OF the kind they would have re-
GREETED the measure, assure you.
know very well to whose ingenious
suggestions | am Indebted for this tx
preston Of a threat and addressed you
merely for the purpose Of saying to the
mob, and to all men who feel inclined TO
take part in mob, two things:
FirSt--There is no instance in the his
tory Of mankind in which mob or riot
did not fail to win any permanent adyan-
tage.
Secoal-In most mo5s of any consc-
quence the exhibitions OF courage have
been by those whom concealed agltations
moved The agitators themselves have,
as in the recent instances remained in
secure secrecy.
have heard with regret Of the express
sions made by men claiming to be gen
tlemen, having property and influence,
who have privately chucklcd over the
merciiness massacre Of unotfendiug ne
grocs.
Not one Of these men would dare to
expose his precious person in any Of the
murderous exploits he praises.
And now let me say to the men whe
have been or mean to be engaged in a
riot.-Wbv sboul1 Won eyn0Sn y6urSnly fS
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p Special Attention is asked to

HINNEH ELLIS ECLECTIC PILLs.-rHg rRrK rrrs
% tArnANfr. ty tae Application Of true Phsmaeeu-
. sAl Laws. both thAAaertH and Economy combined
tn uis EaI7h fH To prevent putting such quantities
= li- st.r dra-s at1 the h, the gripping pins
80 trruurugsK Judged to be the evidence Of thorough
action, and &c require frum - ill., to get decent
stiharc, was the study n this Development The dose
seldom exceeding one and never than Two Pills,
SETTLES the question ~ ccln0my, ADD character be
lest NoasH by c1Uhdrucc them la bYsPKPsA Co.
rNfNts., fitt1reStss, ifyEA COMPLAINT, all derang,
asR's o. ats 81 1ntA AID hlSels, and Family Pin.
J. l.. lit ANEW ILL PRnPRIEroR.
Commercial " hart, Boston,
Calvin G Peck, Agent Ellsworth.
W l.. Atiru 4 Co. Hanger, II, II. Hay 4 Co, and "
i, Phillips, Portland, Wholesale Agents lyl5H
~ f,r sale hy dealers Ia every city and town lm27
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The Tribune says the President has
not drawn his salary the last year.

The Tribune says the President has
not drawn his salary the last year.
Recruiting is going on rapidly in
New York city, Goa having been obtained in
one week.
-The 52l Mass. regiment was at Cairo
July 30th, cnroute for home. The Goth Ne.
is enrontc for home via the Mississippi river
and Illinois Central Railroad.
The Skowhcgan Clarion says IT.,
grass crop in that vicinity was never better
than it is the present year, and the weather
for getting it seldom worse.
W. II. Simpson, Editor of the Re.
publican Journal was drafted on Tuesday,
the draft having been commenced for the 5th
district on that day.
file Bangor Democrat is not in favor
of its party nominating candidate for Coy
ernor because lie is known as a shrcwd po-
litical leader This evidently is shot aimed
at Hon Bon Bradbury.
-t;cn, George f. Sheplcy arrived irf
Portllnd rhursi.y evening last, and recerv-
el the congratulations of his many friends.
He is in fine health, and will return shortly
- his ST ut New Orleans
--GencrAl Gilmore writes to Gen. Hal.
lcck, under date Of July 81, stating that h.s
is, covering the actions of the 10th, llth'
18th Of July. to he $50, killed and wounded
and that be judges that there are $50 miss.
ins.
- \ smart discussion is carried on in
the Maehia~ RspaJ.ieda in ard to the oper4
ius AMI distributing the mail in that town,
on sunday. The discussion has turned.
principally. as u the obligation OF keeping
the Ss5hath.
Tie Daily Tf.5,sae Of the 4th says
2" We believe tue fighting in this war is
nearly over if we can only inf0rcc the draft.
AMI that good many who pay $500. rath
r than answer + their names will fell fat
aul foolish At Aaytns done 50 before nexs
christmas.
TrNyY.-The M1clils Eaioa says that a
Mr. Noaro, is eierioe, in that County, a
history Of the war written by Pollard, n
Southern man; and, remarks the Ua,on
s1.c,y. " il i free from aboltioni.m." Pur-
chase copy, Mr.. Inion, and use it's con-
tents in bt!itt,ing Union Victories.
-Thrc, thon sand dollars was the sum
ix,l for the hail Of R1usa, the rutIian who
shot llanrth4n. The R1ckand Ga.ehe CEN
sur Mr Crockett, tie City Marshal, for al
loving Inn to escape. The circumstances
/ jim. strongly It bribery rs the solution Of
The mystery o Li= l.sapp.arancc.
Ma. GEN. O. O. IIow.Rp.-A fine stee
engraving Of Names sallan. Howard, has
been Published by BENZ B Russell. SIS
Wasainst Strse,, Boston 1t Is fine pic.
tare and n good likeness. II Is on proof pa
per 10 y l.. prcc Is cts, post paid.
- L WAS remarked by wag. the other
day, after taxing careful look at the dele
gates passing through town to attend tho
eefp rHea! Convention at Portland, that
thcy l2akel ratl.er +" sseiy.' Three years OUT
f Office hal worked sad change in tho
wag'rgsa # Ire .9rmer neatly apparelled
gentlemen.
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LOCAL AND OTHER ITEMS,

-The draft ar Hancock County is tx
peet,d t. cone oH on Friday and saturday.
".
-, 20 '''''s - '''' ~ II L.
- '>''''.s' ''''' VIVA
-Qaite large number Of dI'rl;as
,s2'" Tue 9's, f's5gi through nor, On I,es
- - ~ - : NV MI Il al 81 'i'"d'
The ,rat', ne sc it stated. eammeae-
ei at Bei.ast On Tuesday las,, :, clock n
tie afternoon.
-T..ar,,s y L.. =. II. CO.,
Jarvis, lI5a. JOIN Z. R.lmta, J .sph \
Deanc, Esq Monroe Youo. aud Robert Ger.
~ were the delegates s.!ee,eI to attend tie
Portlani Convention.
~,
a. - " 10y + ,'''
''ss''' - ~ i'''''., i i''d OF about hal:
-" ',''''.' N '''' ihaf"'' a7aA' al day Oil
: "''-'! Mains purchaser al SIS per
''
Tile meeting Of the Soldiers AilS5.
aie;y will b, on Friday af;crroon If ,bi.
"''"' 'hs's'i '' ih"Ts4'y \ iell attend.
'"', : i1'7'.', a. '"e aian't'ee wish to
ss''' ''' as'9''''' DIX '4' '''si 81 next we.k.
4LR oanLa.
ALL5rafxT.-P W. Perry. T.a.. informs
u, that he la;.ly received ,ite sum Of S-aa
allotment IL lnev .tr5In members ore. Han
~ sam, = ma -, - - W. s'''e'
G I'm ~. -, '''-''''''s u -
uLNits AND GiN. MIR. Browns lee
tare on " Ge"'as ana Gin, was " Il attend.
cd. 4he lecturer cited many noted examples
where sin had ruined genius, bat not one
Where s'nias had ruined gin. The .sm, We
THE GlrsrY Tn,iy.-A tr,i, Of =, c,,.-.
ell wagons. filled with ,n,ls and f.,s.l. H.,
and small ean.cv. arrived - -. -. !.
dav. Ina laIf b,nr I'm, f.,,a1,s -.
ing the stores ard erirc. seekir, az. snah
persons as wanted their fortune, ,al5
and perseverance, of the ladies Of the society,
a new and fine toned bell, weighing about
1000 POUNDS, has been placed in the Baptist
meeting house, EG5ris are beng made.
; l.
Methodist house.
s. :, " : received ca from Mr.. y y.
the " Eureka Susp2nder Co. :" of Lowell.
Mass who is travelling east with a stock Of
the goods, and supplying the trade. The
suspenders arc neat, cheap and durable
Mr., S informed US that he supplied the most
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07
= HAIR DlE. HAIR DYE.
BACHELOR Celebrated Hair Dye

is ne D6d IN ne " 0TtA
Harmless, True aad Reliable Dye Krowr.
THIS spl n4i Hair Bye Is P,rtzet-eLa nses Reds.dsy
or Grey Hair instantly to Giolag BLACK Natural
h5o~n ~.hoa; iuarug the Hair or Staining the Skin,
leaving the Hair son and Beautiful imparss fresh vital
~ frequently restoring its pristine color and reches the
III effects II Bad Dyes. The genuine is signed WILLIAM
A.BATCHERoR, all others are mere limitations, and
should be avoided sold by al Druggists, &c. FAcro-
kf-sl BARCLAY ST, y. Y. ly23r
Baieheiafs Nee Igti.i Cream for Dressiag the Har.
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TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS or BOTH SEXES

\ RtA HeEND HtNfLtNAN HAVING BEES REsroR-
81 70 health ia ,ew days after undergoing all
1sa'l rgut.ae nui irregular expensive modes Of
ife1tmt#t without success. considers it his sacred
d4tv L. communicate TO bis afflicted fellow cres-
iafes tue mraHs Of care. Hence. on the receipt
q al aAlfe--si eutelope, be viii send (free) n
capy II the pre- eTftian used. Direct TO DR.. JoHS
~. bAsNE1L. - l-ll9a street.. brooklyn, New
ia. eOmlyl
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! 3" 1t is probable that Lees army is agaiu
in rapiI retreat towards Richmond, which
he viii continue at least until he pats the
Rapiddn between himself aud Meadc's vet
! Grams.
We do not believe that the rebels have
any stomach whatever Tor battle, as they
are not SO numerous as represented, and are,
IN recover, greatly discouraged at their i'll
success in all quarters throughout the past
month
The fact that Lee with his headquarters
at S,eycnsburg miles southeast Of Culpep-
I per Court House and With consiIer4bI.
force Of Infantry at the Court House permit.
ted Gen. Buford u rest ON Saturihy night
at Brandy Station miles from the Court
+ Ilpuse after the f 5ht that day proves Lees
determination not to risk 4 fsht in that
immediate vicinity. Had he been willing
to risk. permitting the bulk of Meade ar
my getting into position between his army
and Fredericksburg. h. would surely have
c,slyed an attack on Baiord's position at
liybreak on Sunday IN rning, which he did
not d..
From S,eycnsbnrc up to Brandy Station
/ tie country is capitally suited for operations
according t. particular style Of tactics to
which the rebels ALWAYS resort when they
! can, q circumstances which lie wnnd have
gladly awaited himself il lie had dared t.
utHre 50,
The Tribune has tie following
HEApQVAETERs ARMY PoToMAc,
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y'''eg, u ''s s'ea'''Vf ae'',e. ~ y 'oSS was
i,el,'',su 10 t'e Ne'i'sfs =. u we ,ip' nice
I'm y d "S'si!h"n' AHe british s"heo"'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

-C1lonel Cyrus lIainlin, of Gen, I'll
mann's brigade, arrived at his fathers house
in this city, saturday evening with the body
Of !ie vile vino died at Ncs .. leans a few
weeks since. sac vas al estim ole yYuns
l4ly.- Why.
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A Friend in need. Try it.

DIR. Sweets Infalllble Liniment is prepared
from tHe reet u Dr. stephen sseet Of Connecticut the
great bone stfr and has bren Bsed in his practice
the last tNay years With the astonishing success
4 aa rNirf1s remedy it is without rival and will allie
AA pAa @7re specify than any other preparation For
al Rheumatic and NaT1us Disorders 1t is truly ipalbe,
AMI as curative i'r sa!ts Noluds Sprains Bruises &C
Is soothing heal ug and powerful Strengthening proper
IT,. cAs tie just Woner and astonishneut Of all Who
have evr ayen trial % r four hundred c,rtiheatss
Of remarkable cures performed by within the last
year., attest tls truth. Sold BY All dealers. eowly
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

The -2p MuNE.-We learn that the 22d
Maine lift Boston in tie cars, but had not
reached Portland at / clock this p. NJ
They are expected here s5m time to morrow
morning-at what hour We cannot lcarn.-
inns.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

c.. Z. STATE GUARDS .-Yesterlay, Col
onel panning Of this city, organized Com.
pany T., State Uuards at Ca,tine, a. follows i:
; K Deyeraux. Captain b ntly Griuile, lst
Lieutenant " II Witherley, I'd Lieutenant.
The company embraces some OF the best cit
liens m that vicinity. and is second to none
previously organized in the State.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

-0oe Of our exchanges says the editor
Of tue Portland -idcertisr is a man who har
always had an immense influence FIR good or
evil, AMI it don reo)lleet Of eyer hearing Of
any gosd that he did
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

. u. H. IL
-, -. y ~ ,iH'' 'ss''
M """' ~ u y'0F PAPER '"'' Jay re-
80 '.'' '','''> " - pa '1rs' ." !"
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- y -, = '''''' - - = ,3''s
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+, ~ ''''' '"' 40 '''9 90 ".''
- - S.,'' -
for iii, ~ my Other cr,r;t,f,,' of-.., H..
an in liy;In,l :, humble a. ,ov.o,r .L.,oIi
be made the subject Of uewsrap.r comment
I'M, sine. +, . matter las I.r, rims ,fod.I
+, .,s,iq.. seems +, yeaofr. H., 10 tr,.,
regarding it b, made known The hI,w.
irr note from the rantle,oan VII, s=.fi..;,ol
the subscription in answer to an inquiry
from me, embodics toe facts regarding til,
contribution, which the editor Of the a.. !,
kind enough to say. furnishes good tsst
Of the feelings Of oar citizens toward our
brave men in the fell -
BlIr.sr. August !. lsti3
Mn Sprs5 In r.,,,,, ;, Won, ,n.,;r,
Of thi. dat re,ar5in, n. SIMS c;y.n ,'r
the soldiers relief tnp5 rcsno.,'voly Lr
Yourself and ,,c e,,;,o, - r.. pr,,-,,.,,,
ios e,, stat. tba, va, sa,a.a ~ ,.a
d,,Ir,rs mi ,b,, .,,#.zo,an,,,. NJ p.,,
,,,v. ,,o sye aoIl,rs
ya,rs 6.
! " w,-,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

-F5sier, the - remarkable spiritual
medium is again in Portland The people
Of the natural seaport, mast have wonder.
ful anxiety to be hunbugsed. = Way.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

CotaREp SOLDIERS Il Baltimore letter in
the Ny York Posi- says that hundreds OF
People in Maryland are prepared to oGsr
their negro slaves as their substitutes We
suppose this Is owing to the great dcprccia-
ton in the value Of such properly in Mary
land, An able bodied negro would b, worth
great deal more than three hundred dollars
the communication fec, OF the =. peculiar in
stitutiJn' We're IN Furnishing condition.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

publication OF the speech Of the notorious
Yallaniigham, anl that of other treasonahle
matter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07
ExrerfivE " Ssr'y,
Mn.Ilinstnn .IIIA y

II is ths daty Of every G.szrpus.t - -lr1
protection to is citizens, OF what gz= class,
olor..or condition. AMI c4patalF o. t.. .ss
who are dup orr rai4'd n Soldiers II t9-
.ub!ic service The law of nations, aal The
Sag IS am customs If war - e,fri41 "a 18
iviiiz4d powers. p,rnit NJ distinction as 10
DIOR in the Treatment Of prtssnrrs u var,
: pub!ic enemies 70 sall or cn-lsye aaY cap
.rsd q, rs 3ns an account Of his r,Iar. AMI
n no off,asa agliust the Ian " H7r, IS
.lapse int, bfFasris.a. .Al q e.'l. ga 81.
,e civilization OF tbs as'.
Ias C 1yeransat " tie Uait21 s.4-es VAL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

.Tl regard to the examination before
the board of enrolment. the remark is fire.
qucatly made that many persons arc exemp,
iJr slight reasons. We only SAY that W.
know ezamialti1ns are conducted with per.
feet ta5r9aghn s., fidelity an! justice, both
as to the in lyiull an, the GIycrnmsnt.-
Many iulNiIuals have Complaints and dis,-
biites Of which those who knew them init.
mttelv are unaware. The demands Of the
War Department are siriet as u the nuncr-
Gus specifications laid down, which muNt / {
followed by the surgeon, So that many per-
sons are exempted under them who are able
to attend to varioa.' lab5rious pursuits, but
are not suitable flr the duties of soldier
and long marches, and utterly unfit for thu
fell. Every conscrpt and substitute is cx-
aminet with great re, aud none are exemp-
ted bat proper subjects. The Government
regulations are very strict in this regard,
and the examining board are compelled tc
adhere strictly to the instructions laid down
We say this much, bee use considerable
complaint is made that too many are exeulp-
ted. Their desire is 10 fill thu ranks and no,
the hospitals. Portland Argus
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

Important Captures Of Spies and TRAITORS
fqfercstiay Particulars II Cara5y Re
conntssu SauqalaA Ga. L.aArely DIS
TITUS Of Troops.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

Yours having been, SO far as | have OBJ
served, tie only paper that copied tue or
roneoas statement OF the Age, am persaai-
ed that you will not deny to me the justice
Of plAc. in your columns for this note,
Yours very truly,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-08-07

Ma. Snrs5X In reply to your inquiry
Of this date, regarding the sums given for
the soldiers, relief iund, respectively by
yourself and tie editor Of the Prqgrcairc
Ags, can state that YOU handed me ten
dollars, ami that subsequently Mr. Rust
gave me five dollars.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-19
snHOFIRLD,s nRDER.

Hes .a - ST. LOUIS, SEPT. IS.
General Sehofeld has issued a general
order stating that hereafter martial law
will be rigidly enforced throughout this
Department, against ali persons who shall
in any manner encourage mutiny, insubor-
dinatiou, or endesVor TO create dissffection
smoDg the troops, snd against all persons
who shall publish or utter publicly words
calcdlated to excite insurreetion and law
less acts among the people, or who shall
publish fslsehoods OF Misrepresentation
Of facts calculated to embarrass OF weaken
military authorities, or ia any manner in
terfere with them in the discharge Of their
duties. Any person guilty of either Of
the offenses above mentioned, shall be
punished by fne and imprisonment at the
discretion of the Military Commission,
and any newspaper which shall contain
publications in violation Of this order will
be suppressed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-19
PROM ROsECRANs' COMMAND.
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD,

VIA CHATTANOOGA, September 10.
All quiet. No attack has been made.
The enemy remains in possession Of the
Gaps, Pigeon Mountain and about Lafay-
ette. The lines were very close, and oc-
casional skirmishing was going on. Cap
tain Drury, Chief Of the Artillery Of Van
CleVe's staff, was shot in the bowels by 8
sharpshooter. The wound is dangerous.
It is reported that Eopgstreet has arriv-
ed at Resaccs with twenty thonsand men.
Our army is in splendid health and
spirits. alsq-h la
HEADQUARTERs AHMY IN THE FIELD,
TIN MILES NORTHEAST
LAFAYETTE, Ga September 10.
On evacuating Chattanooga the enemy
retired to Lay ette aud massed . force
at that place taking possession Of the Gaps
Of Pigeon Mountain, directly in front Of
Thomas column.
The rebel army has been made forDid-
able BIZ additions from the armies of Ohm
ston, Buekner, Hindman and Maury.
Deserters say that the rebel army is now
superior in numbers to the army they had
at the battle Of Murfreesbero.
Among the divisions are those Of Cheat
ham, Dey, Cleburne, Stewart, Buckner,
Breckenridge, Clayborn, Hindman, SIangh-
ter, and detached brigades Of jackson and
Anderson in all, shout thirty eight
brigades Of infantry-not less than e5, 600.
The formidable numbers and position
compelled Resecrans to concentrate his
forces, necessarily much scattered, incross-
ing Lookout Mountains. The two lines Of
the opposing armies NAV now be repre-
sented by crescent shaped high mountains
which extend as the arc Of circle around
Lafayette, the rebels holding the interior
and we the exterior Of the mountains.
The two forces are within few miles Of
each other but efFeetuslly separated by q
range cf mountains. The rebel position
can only be approached By three gaps
Catlett's, Wing and Blue Bird-Which are
strongly guarded. lesJees 5al s1sa
The rebel position covers excellent lines
for retreat on Rome and Calhoun, where
they will probably make new line, should
they be defeated here. There are rumors
that they have been retiring for day or
two, but this is considered unreliable.
General Rosecrans left Chattanooga or
Sunday and is now making dispOsitiOnst TO
suit the new situation He has been i'll
but is in fne spirits -
In the fight with Negley the rebels lost
over thirty killed Oar loss was seven
killed and thiBtv- I've wounded. -4elt
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-19

The Press has the following: ia, 81
Our army will not have to rest this side
Of the Rapidsn. For two days the soldiers
bave been without fires, fearing to attract
the enemy's attention, who would have
shelled rs. Hss5 -rs4
General Fitzpatrick made several fsiats
across the Rspidan but found be couldn't
live q moment The othsr side. 1sae res g
Yesterday bedy Of rebels crossed the
Rspidan near Raoeoon ford and drove $50
Of our men away but we're afterwards
driven back in confusion BY as. We lost
about thirty men. F 60 ,Ha5s
RumOr says that a strong force Of rebels
crossed at RaCoOon ford and captured $50
Of our cavalry. The rebels have a strong
position on the Rapidan but no gTeatf force.