, 1864-08-29

the front that Gen Steadman started from
Chattanooga on Tuesday and met the rebel
force under Wheeler near Graysville. Is
miles distant. A sharp engagement eusued
1t is said that Gen. Steadman was wounded
and Col. Streight. Of the 9Th Indiana, killed.
A rebel force is reported at Cleveland. for
which place brigade left Chattanooga on
Wednesday. The rebel cavalry are divided
into small parties for the purpose of making
demonstrations on the northern towns in
Georgia. 1t is probable that the intention
Of the rebels is to Odestroy the bridges between
Falling Water and Bridgeport. Wheclcr's
loss at Dalton is $50; ours 30.
Clarksvillc. Aug. l9.-Thrce hundred
mounted rebels, armed with navy revolvers,
under Woodward, attacked Hopkinsville at
1 o'clock this morning, and were repulsed
by the garrison. A second charge was made,
in which Woodward was mortally wounded
and captured The rebels are still lowering
in the vicinity. and it is expected that an
other attack will be made.
Syracuse, N, Y, Aug. 1Sth.-Vallandig-
ham addressed mass meeting to-day, and
said he expected the nominee Of the Chica-
go Convention To be in favor Of the suspcn-
sion of hostilities and a convention OF the
States, and that majority of the delegates
from the northwest were committed to tha,
doctrine. He believed reunion of the
States to be possible. Ihe South had pro
posed through the President and through
his agents to meet the United States and
see 1t they could not agree. Theyare tired
Of war, and want an armistice and con-
vention. He declared that with republi.
can form OF government it was impossible
to keep the States together by force of arms
and that he was for trying reconciliation
and compromise.
Resolutions were adopted which declare
that the country has been passing through
fearful political convusiOn, that violence
has been attempted under the mask OF pa
triotisn, and call upon the people. irrespec
tive Of party, to aid in obtaining suspen
sion Of hostilities and the perfection Of some
mode Of reconstruction which shall again
unite the country in lasting peace.
That it is the duty Of the Chicago Con
vention TO give expression to this spirit oi
peace, and declare it to be the purpose Of
the Democratic party to cause this dcsolat
ing war to cease by calling n National Con
vention, in which all the States shall b.
represented in their sovereign capacity, and
that to this end an armistice should be dc
clared.
i That if tho Convention shall place an
other wal candidate and platform before the
4 people. there will be no real issue to decide
That the candidates already nOminateC
represent all who cling to war, aud it il
sound policy to gather together under Oul
banner all who entertain opposite sentiments
and are in favor Of restoring the countr,
to its former condition Of prosperity and
happiness, which Is only to be obtained By
the election Of President pledged to tht
support Of peace policy.
That we solemnly protest against the usur
pations and laWless dlspeIsations OF th'
present Adminls'ratlon' ana warn II 70 ee
SIS. from oncroaehments upon the righ''
ana hoernes o. the citizens OF our state
ahat We wli not tolerate the rule OF mar
Ilal law, military interference with elections
or any more arpitrary arrests OF ciusens, ano
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our iives, fortunes ana sacred honor.
Ihat thc reply o. PRESIDENT h.ncoin e
gay and holcolioe furnishes unmlstaEaDie
eViushce .nat tne party now IN power nave
aeiuded the people, INTO granting them nn'
lul',eo means i1r .nc purpose q preserving
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