The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-07-31

operations against Charleston on account of
the repeated repuse of his assaults on Fort
Wagner, but, in presidential language, he
"keeps pegging away" and will doubtless
achieve success. Through the Richmond
papers we have accounts up to Saturday, and
at that time the furious Commandment was
still going on.
But little reliable news has been received
from the Army of the Potomac the past
week. A few days ago it was telegraphed
that Gen. Meade's forces held the gaps in the
Blue Ridge and that he could keep Lee from
passing through them - thus cutting him off
from Richmond 1t is now understood, how
ever, that the whole rebel army, with the ex
ception of Ewell's division, has crossed the
Ridge and is now at Culpepper. If this true
it leaves Lee in position TO either fall back
npon Richmond, or to again try an invasion
of Maryland and the capture of Washington.
1t is probable that Lee will wait for reinforce
ments which are believed to be on their way
from the southwest, before making any dem
onstration. The necessity of reinforcing
Meade is apparent. His army should i'm
mediately be increased by the addition Of
100000 men in order that he may assume the
offensive.
The Hon John J. Crittenden died Sunday
morning at his residence in Frankfort, Ky.
His disease was old age and general debility;
he retained his faculties to the last moment,
dying without pain or struggle. Mr. Critten-
dens history is too well known to be repeat
ed here in detail. He was born in Wood
ford county, KY was bred to the law, estab-
lished his business at Frankfort, was elected
to the legislature in 1916, and to the United
States Senate in 1917, where he stayed only
two years. In 1885 he was again chosen
senator; resigned in 1871, and went into
President Harrison's cabinet as attorney-
general; he was Tylerized in the fall of that
year, and at once returned to the Senate for
the remainder of Henry Clay's term. In
1913 he resigned and was elected governor
of Kentucky by the old Wing party. Pres
ident Fillmore made him again attorney gen.
eral, where he remained until President
Pierce came in, when he once more returned
to the Senate for she term ending in 1861.
His latest political labors were devoted to
the attempt to pacify the South by the cele-
brated compromise which is known BY his
name
Advices received at Havana from Vera
Cruz state that Mexico was declared an en-
pre on the 10th, and Macmillan of Austria
proclaimed emperor if he will accept it; if
not, Napoleon is to select one. Macmillan
is the Oldest brother of the reigning Empe-
ror of Austria. He is 81 years old. He
has the reputation of being the most liberal
among all the Austrian princes, and warm
supporter of the constitution which his
brother is now trying to develop in Austria
The. Richmond Enquirer of the 9th has
the following from Atlanta: Gen. Rosecrans
is organizing force to attack Atlanta and
make raid on the Northwestern Georgia
railroad. Active preparations are being
made for the defence of the city and railroad
to Chattanooga.
jeff Davis has issued a proclamation ap-
pointing August Dist as day of humiliation
and prayer.
The pirate Florida has captured 70 Ameri-
can vessels since the last report.