, 1863-07-25

pursued, cOncIudeS thus Senu you du-
plicates of this letter, in order that you or
a majority Of you may if you choose, en-
dorse the following propositions
First, That. there is rebellion now in the
United States, the object of which is to
destroy the Union; and that in your opin-
ion, the Army and Navy are constitutional
means for the suppression Of the rebellion.
Second. That no one cf you will do any
thing which in his own judgment, illtend
to hinder enlistments, or increase or favor
desertions, or lessen the efficiency of the
army OF navy, while engaged in efforts to
suppress that rebellion.
Third, That each of you will, in his
sphere, do all be can to have officers and
soldiers in service in the army and navy
Whie engaged in efforts to suppress the re-
beliion paid, fed, clad and otl cr Use u ell
provided for and supported In case of
majority signing this, there will be rever-
sal order in relation to Valandigham.
The President says, do this because he
is not present to speak for himself, hence l
expect that on hearing Of it. he would not
put himself practically in antagonism with
the position Of his friends. .,.E
L hO CbhAuAAIbGC lSJilCN dS lO4lOWo
However Just the undersigned might le-
gard the principles contained in the propo-
sition submitted by the President, or how
much soevcr they might under other cir
cumstances. feel inclined to endorse the
sentiments contained therein, yet they as
sure him that they have not been author
lied t. enter into bargains or conditions
with the President to procure the release
of Valandighem. The opinions of the un.
/ dersigned touching the questions involved
in the propositions are ell known. and are
suffi iently manifested in the resolutions of
the Convention which they represent. and
they cannot suppose that the President ex-
poets they will seek he discharge of Val
landigham by pledge implying not only
an impuaticn upon their own security and
4 fidelity as citizens, but also carrying with
/ It Oy imnlication co4cession of The legality
Of his arrest, trial and banishment, against
Whch they and the convention they repre-
sent have solemnly protested; and while
they have asked reversal Of the order of
punishment, iC was not as favor but as
right due t. the people of Ohio, and with
view to avoid the responsibility of a CON
tlict or a disturbance Of the rublic tram
lihty. TLey do not do this, nor does
Nallandighalq desire it, a any sacrifice of
their dignity or sclf-respect
I Cincinnati, July 10th.-It is reported
this morning that the rebel forces are ope-
rating on the river between here and Louis
Vile. with the intention of capturing pass
enger boats.
A Vicksburg correspondent says. among
tAe officers captured, were l Lieutenant
General, 4 Major Generals, and between
l 5 and 20 lrigadier Generals
Washington, July 9.-The operations of
Gen. Dix S command az Whitehouse and
on the Peninsula, are successful, having
cut off direct communication from Rich
mond and Gen. Lees army, and detained
large numbers of troops in and about
Richmond which would otherwise have
gone to reinforce Lee.
Frederick, Md, July 9th,-Gen. Nagle
with troops from Foster North Carolina
command, has been assigned to the com
mand of Harper's Ferry.
Chicago, July 10TH New Orleans
correspondent of the New York Tribune
makes the following statement as regards
the capture of Brashear city by the rebels,
from two men who capped; and from reb-
-el sympathizers in the city, | learn that a
great contraband camp near Bra5hearcity
was dashed upon by furious Texans, when
in camp, few weeks previously. There
we're some 1000 old men, women and chill
dren. OF these 1000 or 5000 had been
removed before the attack Those who re-
maihel we're slaughtered by the Texan
l. 81. L
The cries of sucking babes, the prayers of
tic aged, the shrieks Of mothers, had no
effect. The slaughter was terrible. |
thought that the massacre at St. Martins
vile. whcr 500 men we're found on mules
srving to reach Gen. Banks army, and
who we're surrounded, captured ard all
hung a month ago, was bed enough but
this eclipses itcompi pie'eiy. lsah.
New Ymk, july LIZ A special dispatch
dated Middletown, Md, last night, says:
Buf rd destroyed 200 wagons on Monday,
and Dilgmen FOUNDER. On the
same day 70 more Wagons we're destroyed
Between 200 and 800 wagons vere de-
strUyed On Saturday and Sunday Fully
one third Of tae transportation OF the rcb-
ealmy has been destroyed. On Saturday
thc enemy pressed our cavalry back upon
Boonesboro, and on Sunday they thres
some shells iato the place Butord then
dismounted, bis horses being much ex-
hausted, and fought the rebels two hours,
driving tht IN back to Antietam creek. Oar
scouts have captured letters which confirm
the Statement that the rebll Amy is trying
to shove portion Of ther army and
wounded across the river. A letter dated
July 9th, to the Tribune, has the following
particulars Of the fight near Boones55yo:
On Wednesday part Of Stuart's forces,
supported by infantry, took up a strong po-
sItlOn in tue woods south of the town. AFT
ter determined resistance, the arrival Of
General Butord towards night resulted in
gallant charge Of the 18th Michigan, which
distinguished itself particularly upon the
ground occupied by the rebel infantry, dri-
wing them from the woods. Our forces oc-
cupied the ground first chosen by the reb-
els. We lost from so to 100 Killed; the
enemy lost about equally, with the addi-
ton Of SO prisoners General Fitzpatrick
charged the enemy in their position, aid
drove them at least three miles.
Ncwbern, N c.. July 9th-The Legis-
lature is now in session, acting On financial
matters. The Raei h Register (rebel
print) in referring to this extra session.
saws there is mischief brewing whirh bodies
no good to the confederate cause, and the
history Of that Legislature does not war
rant us in anticipating anything but mis-