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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
Cleveland Market-Dec. 10.

FLOUR-Saes 100 brls Xxx red at G3s.
RYE FLOuR-Steadya at $6 90.
BUCKWHEAT FL0UR-Scarce and firm at 81 so
per 100 lbs.
WHEAT-Market quiet; sales cars red on track
at 81 25; car choice do at 81 2s; car do at 81 20;
car from store at 81 2es car good Ohio white on
d p. track at 81 4S.
.C0RN-Recepts mono and holders firm at 81 10 for
old shelled in store.
OATS-Sales of one car on track at re; two cars
do at 73c.
RYE-Frm and nominal at 81 Is.
LIVE HOGS-Packers are paying at the range Of
81 7595 so, with moderate supply Offering Heavy are
in good demand.
DRESSED HOGS-Prces rule at the following
range: For l25 to l60 lbs s. 100 200 lbs SO co. 200
lbs and over Sc So We hear Of sales small lots extra
heavy at 81 co.
MESS; PORK-steady at sls for new city packed;
$40 for clear.
yLARD.cFirm with fair inquiry at l2c for brls and
l2Iic for firkius.
HIDES-Green trimmed at the slaughter house
firm at 90.
TALL0W-Prime city rendered Ike; country
rendered 10A9lOhc.
: BUTTER-Quiet; sales confined to retail trade.
We quote W. r. at 2l924c; Central and Western at
17@l0c.
CHEESE-Market firm; steads sales l3jkc for large
lots; l4c in small way and choice lots selected and
Hamburg 141a9l5c.
Herald.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
Last Nights Dispatches.
Another Important Order from
Gen. Hurlbut---Memphi Cotton
Market. :.

AMOtncT AhhIpOEbhht VTucE ATOhhh
GEN. HurIbut---Memph Cotton
Market. ~
CAIRO, Dec. 17-Memphis dates to the
evening of the 14th are received. General
Hurlbut has promulgated another import
ant order, of which the following is the
substance: =
1t having been ascertained that large
quantities of coin have passed from Mem
phis and been purchased South, it is, there
fore, ordered that neither coin or bullion be
sold, bargained or exchanged within such
parts of Tennessee, Arkansas and Missis-
sippi as are within this department. except
as follows: Persons having coin; or. bullion
in their possession which they desire to
exchange, may receive permission from
the local treasury agent to send the same
north to Cairo, receiving back as an
equivalent such currency as they may
choose. ANY sale or exchange except
as above provided will be furniehed by q
military tribunal. Bankers and others doing
deposite business in Memphis are required
to send forward coin or bullion in theil
banks to the Provost Marshal, both for them.
selves and their depositors, and convert the
same into currency, and shall hereafter re-
.ceive none on deposit except to forward the
same as herein provided =. 90
Memphis cotton market dull. Sales of 16!
bales at 63c; sales on the 14th 260 bales. Re-
ceipts 100 bales. Farmers in southern Hi
nois have been busily engaged for somt
weeks past in cotton packing. On higf
grounds the crop is little injured by tn,
frost. On the bottoms and lowlands it is to
tally ruined. Cotton presses are going up II
in Huron and jackson counties, and gins ar
running in every neighborhocd.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
From Western Virginia.

New YORK, Dec. IA special to the Her.
aid from headquarters United States forces
Western Virginia, Dec. IA, says: We have in
formation that detachment of the 20tf
Pennsylvania cavalry, while out on a scou
ordered by Gen. Kelley, destroyed foundr,
at Edinburg, in the Shenandoah Valley
The rebels were using the foundry for th
preparation of iron to be sent to Richmond
and, as reported, to be used in the construc
tion of gunboats.
A portion of the troops under command G
Col. Wells, and from Gen. Sullivan's colum
had severe skirmishing yesterday near an
beyond Strasburg. Col, Wells took som
thirty prisoners, portion of these belongin
to Ewell's corps. Indications are the enem
has or is trying to reinforce Imboden in I'll
Shenandoah Valley. The reasons for thi
will soon be apparent.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1G.-Night before last
Mosby, with gang of ninety guerrillas
made descent upon our picket lines outside
the defenses south of the Potomac, but with
out effecting any serious damage. Our cav
airy was sent in pursuit. An absurd rumo1
is circulating throughout the city that
Mosby was in town yesterday afternoon
The military authorities have been on a
sharp lookout for guerrillas, but without
success.
1t is reported at the Navy Yard that the
rebels few days since opened with field
Rappahannock, and the steamers, after fir
ing few shots in return, hauled off into the
Potomac.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
Gen. Butler to Negotiate the Ex'
change Of Prisoners.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA special to the
Times from Washington says: An effort
is being made to give to Gen. Butler full
authority to negotiate for the exchange OF
our prisoners now languishing in Rich
mond. 1t is understood here he has ex-
pressed his willingness to undertake it, and
this confidence in his ability to effect it. II
is moreover understood he will be accept
able to the Richmond authorities as nego-
tiator, and they will be disposed to treat on
the basis Of considering all our captured
negro soldiers not claimed as slaves by
tIleir owners on the same footing as our
white soldiers.
"a demand was made to-day upon the
State Department to claim the surrender Of
the pirates who captured the Chesapeake
from the Nova Scotian authorities, under
the extradition treaty. Affidavits to base
the claim upon were received this after
noon. -B
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
New York Market--Dec. IT.

C0TT0N-Less active. but prices continue firm
at SIC. . tI.
FL0UR-0pened &c better on shipping grades. and
closed heavy with no buyers at the outside Sales at
hoop Ohio, and 81 GOG9 30 for trado brands
WHISKY-Heavy at S29s7c. closing with no buy
ers at outside quotation
WHEAT-In active demand and 1c better, with
sales at 81 42l 4S for Chicago spring. 81 4S9i 50 in
slore; 81 5O9l 81 aaoat; and 81 so for amber Mil
waukee.
C0RN-293c better, with sales at $l 2se91 30 for
shipping mixed western in store.
0ATS-The market opened steady but closed heayy
at s999lc. =. rv- o. -
W00L-Steady.
SUGAR-Quiet.
P0RK-Without change.
BACON SIDES-Moderate.
HAMS-Sales at l0Jsc for city.
H0GS-Dressed; dull and a little lowOr. with sales
at 7A97hc for western.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
sheriff g Sale.

James Clark Sale in partition in the Court Of
VS.. Common Pleas Of franklin
TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
the said Court, made at the November term. "A.
ID. 1868, and to directed, will offer for sale 81
public auction at the door Of the Court House. in
the city Of Columbus, on M
Saturday, the ID day of January, A. ID. 1864,
at one o'clock r NJ the following described real es
tate situate in Franklin county, Ohio, and eitysof
Columbus, to-wit: ,
Part of in-lot No. $50, beginning at apoint In the
south line of Gay street. and in north line OF said
lot ninety three feet nine inches from the northwest
corner of said lot running thence on said north limo
westerly sxtytwo feet six inches 10 point thence
southwardly sixtytwo and half feet TO the south
line of said lott thence east with said line sixty-two
and onehalf feet to point; thence northwardly
sixty and one-half feet to the beginning, being
west half of said lot less 31 feet conveyed 70 trus-
tees of Colored Baptist Church by Samuel Pike.
Appraised at $3.50. - ,,,r,,,.~
Sheriff Of Franklin county, U.
Printers fees 1915.
nov 25-ditGwtd. ,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
: TcoMMuEIcArED.I
Oonsumption q Ourabls
Disease
A r d.
TO CONsUMPTIvEs.

Ths undersigned having been restored to health In .
few weeks By very pie remedy, after having suffer
ed several years with severe lung affection, and that
d,ead dse,se Cou,umption-is anxious 10 mako known
,,.,,-s..... AZ. ,,..r. NJ cura. . 81
To all who desire H. he will send copy Of tne pros
cripon used Gree Of cbarse) vi the directions Tor pre-
pairing and usiug the same, which they will hnd sur'
cure for uoH,unrrIoH, AsTHnA, BRONCHITIS, ooueHs
ooLps sio The only object Of the advertiser In send
ing the prescription 10 to benefit the afflicted, and
spread information which he concsves 10 bs Invaluable
and he hopes every sufferer will Try his remedy, a. y
will cost them nothing, and may prove . sblsssing.
Parties wishing the presciptCn uill please address
REV. EDWARD A, WILSON, Williamsburg,
s Kings County, Mes Yofk.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 17.-Last eve
ming the hospital at Yorktown took fire.
The fire communicated to the bakery, and
about half past one o'clock the magazine
exploded. The fire continued, causing the
frequent explosion of shells during the
night. About four o'clock this morning
buildings were destroyed. These are all
the particulars we have as yet. One wound
cd man arrived here this morning.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
THE VERY LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED EXPRESSLY for the STATESMAN
Morning and Noon Dispatches.
Proposed Reduction of Bountie.
and Amendments to the Com
j.. scriptiOn Act.


and Amendments to the Com
1. scriPtiOn Act.
. WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The bill reported
back from the Senate committee on Mill
tary Affairs, with amendment, reduces the
proposed bounty for enlistment of veterans
to,$l00, and of others to $40, and includes
those only who are not now in the service.
Senator Wilson's amendment to the Con-
scription bill eXempts the following per-
sons jSuch as are mentally or physically
unfit for service; the Vice President of the
United, ,Ssates; Judges Of the various courts
OF the United States; heads of the various
executive departments of the United States;
Governors of the several States; the only
son liable to military duty of widows
wholly dependent on his labor for support;
the only sQR'of an aged or infirm parent or
parents wholly dependent on his labors for
support, and Sin, case there are several sons,
all Drafted such parent or parents may elect
which son shalfbe exempt; the only brother
of orphan children.under twelve years old,
whollydependmt on his labor for support;
where, among several sons, two have been
permanently disaHefor died in the military
service, the residue shall be exempt; any
person convicted of felony. Separation of
the enrolment into classes is abolished. A
person enrolled moving to another locality
may have his name, taken from the list and
placed upon the enrolment in the place of
his residence. Any person enrolled who
shall procure an acceptable substitute shall
be exempt. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
An Important Case.

.9SWAsHINGToN, Dec. 16.-The case of Can
mack & Ramsay against the Government
came up for argument before the First
Comptroller of the Treasury yesterday. 1t
involves claim of about two millions dol
lars with interest, and has been in litigation
about ten years. 1t is on account of a mail
contract for service on the Pacific Coast
William Curtis Noyes, ESQ., of New York,
Opened the argument for claimants, and
will be followed by Milton Whitney, OF
Baltimore, and Lamb, of Washington, who
are here to'reply for the Government. The
case will probably occupy the entire week
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
LAW NOTICE.
h0" NV
U,HOMAs M. FINKS, WHO Is IN THE

TyHOMAS NJ. FINKS, WHO IS IN The
i State of Virginia, Elizabeth Ann johnson and
.Toseph johnson, who reside in Wisconsin, and Al
bert N. Finks, who resides in Kansas are hereby
notified that Frederick Swisher. AdministIator Of
Courtof Franklin county for the sale of the residue
of the real estate Of the said Milton Finks, deceased
situated in Franklin county, Ohio. 70 pay debts Of
on tho 10th day of December, A. D. le6s.
O- ''' FREDERICK SWISHER,
Admr of Milton Finks. decd.
Cox q CONVERSE, Attys for petitioner.
Columbus, O., Nov. 10, 1868. = li;y.
nov20-4ww w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

New YORK, Dec. 16.-Minitillan dates to
the 10th ult. state that the place was closely
besieged by French guerrillas. All supplies
from the interior were cut off, and the peo-
pie were suffering from want of provisions.
A French gunboat was also guarding the
town, besides a number of French native
troops. The natives were very bitter against
the French despotism, and hope for inter-
vention by the United States.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
THREE HUNDRED Mink Capes just receiv-
ed at Smith & Cenrad's. declS-2w


CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY PREsENTs.-L.
100, LlNDEM,NN &rCo.--One week from to-day
Christmas will be here and the holidays be-
gin. At the well-known Confectionery es-
. tablishmeut of L. Lindemann & Co.. will be
90 sH found every variety of toys and other ar
ts ticles suitable for presents to the folks, big
,. and little" One of the finest and most
@4 amusing toys is the walking doll-a beau
.ils1 tiful miniature automaton. But thisis only
- a sample of the ingenious and neat contri-
,.r vances, useful, ornamental, and amusing,
that may be found at the Holiday Gift De-
ypot.of Lindemann & Co. -
A few words of more general nature as
z to this establishment. The members of the
hrm, Messrs. L. Lindemann, A. B. Stevenson
- and +. Clock, are held in the highest'esti-
'@1' nation by their friends and customers, as
y gentlemen and as prompt and accomnioda-
ting business men. Their stock in the Con-
~ IL dictionary line proper is extensive en-
bracipg almost every conceivable variety
In the Refreshment department. where is
DiD'''D found the urbane, vigilant and genial An;
tone, every thing is provided, or will be
t,a sT promptly call, to please and crafty ap-
-" ~'N~ petites the most fastidious and epicurean.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
Sale of County Inirmary Farm.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 0fFIoR,l
COITMBUs. O.. Dec. 9th. 1885, \

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 0FFIcR,l
COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 9th. ls63.i
DY AN ACT PASSED MARCH 4TH,
ID 1852 the Commissioners of franklin county
are authorized to sell the "Infrmary Farm" and 70
provide for the erection Of County Jail.
In pursuance of said act the Commissioners OF
Franklin county will offer at public sale said Coun-
the Columbus and Groveport Turnpike, containing
(ll2 one hundred and twelve acres, more or less at
the County Auditors office, on
Saturday, the 18th day of Jan'y, 1854,
At eleven 1ll o'clock, A. NJ.
TERMS OF SALE-0ne- on the day Of sale.
one-thrd in year, and In two years. So
cured by mortgage on the farm. .-.x
Possession given on the first day Of April, 1864.
DENNIS ,; STRAlTa Commissioners
JAMES W. BARBEE> Franklin Co.
decll-d1t&w2t. ~ q
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
sheriff e sale.

Bailey, Thompson 4 Coz
vs, I Franklin Conlmon ilcns'
Isaac Halmcs ct nj.
DYV VIRTUE OF a WRIT OF FI.sFA.
auction at the stable of William WALL on Fair al
ley, in the city of Columbus, on ra.r
Saturday, December 10th, A. d. 1853,
at two o'clock p NJ the following property. to-wit:
One roam Horse, one gray Horse, and one Omnibus.
G. W, HUFFMAN, Sheriff.
BY W. S HUFFMAN. Deputy.
Printers fees $3.50.
decl0-dtd t.. ...F..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
Cincinnati NIarket-Dec. 10.

FL0UR-The demand was good yand the market
firm at IS rs for good superfne. made from original
stock and IS 9096 for extra The sales were 1000 br
exa at &c. 800 do at the same los do superne at 81 IS
and 800 do low extra at u.s. Trade brands sell at SO
to 80 So
H0GS-The market was active to-day and some
what excited and prices were 10 TO zoe higher. 200 TO
2l0 lbs averages taken readily at the close at
81 40D7 so, and the whole range may be called $6 70
to ~ 7 tue latter rate for lots averaging $50 lbs and
upward. The receipts did not exceed 5000 head The
sales were.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
The CIaesapeaIxe.

HALIFAX, Nov. 1.-THE Chesapeake moy
ed to Lambro harbor, 20 miles from Halifa
yesterday. The U. s. steamer Ella an
Annie was informed of the fact, and will
at that point early this morning. The goN
ernment of Nova Scotia has issued an ord
for the arrest Of the pirates. There are y,
ether gunboats here, {
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

CAPTAIN LEVI SARTwELL, an ld'resident
of Cleveland, who died on the 10th inst,
left his entire property, valued at $4,000, to
the Orphan Asylum Of that city. He was
bachelor, exceedingly frugal, and at the
time of his death was in his SEVENTEEN year.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

HOLIDAY PRESENTS just received by
Headley, Richards & Co.. such as Furs,
Cloaks, Ooaking, Shawls, Rich Dress Silks,
Lace Collars, Balmoral Skirts Childrens'
Furs, Worsted goods of all kinds. etc, etc.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
philadelphia Market--Dec. II.

FLOUR-Dull; sales family at 81 2l@7 50;
WHEAT-A little higher-the demand fallen OF.
Sales of red at 81 6091 81; and white nominal at
CORN~Dull; sales new at 81 OsSl IL, and some
old yellow ahoat at 81 20.
0ATS-Unchanged. .4
C0TT0N-Firm at 839S5c.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

CAIRO, Dec, 16.-The steamer Julia, just
arrived, reports the Brazil fired into below
Rodney on the 11th. Three women and one
man were killed and several wounded. The
Julia reports the Tecumseh was burned on
the 10Th of November.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
The Cbe.npeake Captured.

g HALIFAX, Dec. 1.-THE Ella and Anna
captured the Chesapeake this morning in
Sambro harbor. All but three of the crew
escaped soon after the capture. The Daco-
tab came up and ordered her into Halifax.
The three vessels are now here.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

t CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-One of the boilers of
the Chicago Distillery Company exploded
to-day, demolishing the engine house. Sew
en- men1@ho. were employedi in the building
was scahed SO badly that it is feared they
will not recover. Five or six others were
injured but not seriously. Two men are
reported missing, probably in the ruins.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
BY Order of Hon. George w. Catr-,
Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuif
I'm the State of Wisconsin. ~ aso,o,f,

NOTICE is HEREBY PUBLISHEDE
IN of an order requiring all the creditors of Ed
ward Whtlock, of the town of Weyauwega, in the
insolvent debtor, petition for the benefit of the
for the relief Of nsolvent debtors TO show cause, II
any they have before the said Judge Of the Circnit
county of PORTAGE, in the State of Wisconsin, on
the 26th day of February A. d. 1864 ten Clock in
the forenoon Of that day why the prayer of the PEI
titioner should not be granted. 'iD1i
Dated this sth day Of October, A. D. 1863
JOHN Il. STRAIN, "a
Atty for Petitioner, -
Wey-au vega, ~
Waupaca county, WIS., 4
October 81 lsG3-wlOw .fHH0
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
The Tax on Liquors.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 17.-In the Assessors
Convention the committee recommend tax
on distilled spirits of one dollar gallon,
malt liquors sixty cents gallon, malt thir-
ty cents bushel, and hops five cents a
pound.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

New York, Dec. 17.-In the Court of
Common Pleas to-day Judge Hilton made
decision in the case of Stephen 7. Clark
VS.. James Brooks and Erastus Brooks, al
lowing the motion of the former to sell the
Express newspaper, the joint property of
plaintiffs and defendants.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

SrMpArHY.-Sympathy, Is a lovely and
r&z beautiful thing, forsit exhibits the angelic
part Of human nature. We deeply sympa-
thize with those who cannot obtain Herrick
Aliens Gold Medal Saleratus for they are
deprived Of one of the greatest luxuries
the world affords. But we have no SYM
---- pathy with any family who will use any
.H other Saleratus or soda, If this article can
be purchased, We see most Of our mer-
chants have It. One trial will convince any
9R A & York. "A 81 81 a :. - -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
state and Local Items.

THE largest variety and cheapest Furs
ever brought to the city at Smith q Con-
RAIDS Hat and Fur Store, New Men House
Block. decis-2w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
Attachment.

John W. Miller, Plaintiff. Before George " Meek
VS.. er, Justice OF the Peace
Edward Mccormick and Of Montgomery township
Par Chrisman. } Franklin county, Ohio.
ON THE esTH DAY OFNOvEMBER,
" A. d. 1868, said Justice issued an order Of at
tachment in the above action for the sum Of two
hundred and eighty-five dollars (s2sS0o
: J..W. MILLER.
Columbus, Dec 2. lsss-dccs-wsvi
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18

ABEAurWUL COMPLEXION free from Tan,
q eTgV Pimples and Freckles, may easily be pro-
cured by using the '.Balm of Thousand
,gbnn Flowers" For shaving it is unsurpassed
It is composed of palm OIL honey and other
AL&-S valuable articles highly per6amed by its
r., own ingredients, and when used for wash
Ing night and morning, renders the skin
.Tgla soft and white, and free from blemish
,.,r Price 80 cents. For sale by N. B. MARBLE
'"''S - and all druggists. ,t903 s2s
septA- 'e3-d&wlyeow
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
New. York Money Market--Dec. IT.

Money active at per cent.
ISteriug Exchange firm but quiet at le5 for first
class bills.
Gold rather more steady; opening at 5o1, dropping
to 50h.
Governmet stocks firm. U. S. ss 81 coupons lOs1s.
1905 l06k. .
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-18
Noti.Ce.lI

i Eluinbus and Harrisburg Turnpike Company are
notified that meeting will be held at the Office Of
Lorenzo, English in the city of Columbus, on the
second Monday in January next for the, election Of
officers for tho ensuing year. ,o,,,, ,o,,,
Columbus. Dec. IL, ls63. u, vs Secretary.
decll-dlt&wtd. .' p eA fANf so RI Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-19
The Nex, Presidential Csmpa,yr

ROCHEsTER, August 1S-The caucus is ~ .
tended by about thirty representatives from
several States. including Maryland, Kentu civ.
Missouri and Wisconsin -
Letters were received from ex President Fill
more and other distng uished men
The objrct Of those present seems to Be not tn
hold convention, but g series of private con-
sulattons in the different States Of the old " hir
elements, with q rational head, to act in the
next Presidential campaign ~ the balance OF
power party.
Itis expected that definite course OF set,on
will be deteImined d on this evening -
The appointment OF Il national committee and
the issuing Of an address to the people, are
among The things contemplated. -
Representatives continue to arrive
The following Ia the call for the meeting:
"NEW YORK, July IS, 1869
"Dsdr Str: You are respectfully invited to
attend meeting to he held at Rochester, New
YORK., on the 18th OF August, for The purpose OF
consultation and taking such action as NAV be
deemed most elective to mite ths consery yati We
ell ments OF the country in, the approaching
coR Rposed of gentlemen invited from the sew
tral states on account of their well. known in
tePritv and conservatism-friem mds of Jackson
Webster, Clay and Crirtenden--rnen who desire
TO restore the authority of the Constitutiop
fosh t' checks and guarantees, over all the States
and who are opposed to the election to auv
office In the gift Of the people Of any person in
political connection or sympathy with seess
sion, abolltionism, or fanaticism OF any kind
"Gour attendance IA earnestly solicited thpt
We may have the heneft nf your counsel
"By order of the committee,
"R. F. STEVENS, Secretarv,