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The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
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Portland Daily Press.
FROM GEN. GRANTS ARMY.
Rebel Gems. Chambfdin and Sher-
Tard Killed.
Capture of 400 Rebel Prisoners.
FROM GENERAL SHERIDAN.
Brilliant Cavalry Fight near Front Royal
THE ENEMY BADLY BEATEN.
WAR DEPARTMENT..
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1880 P. N.

w AsHiN0ION. aug. lo-90U Il. Nj.
To Mgj. Gen. Dir A dispatch from Gen.
Grant, dated Monday, 10th, $50 p. NJ, de.
tanned by the breaking of the telegraph line
has just been received.
He reports that the fighting north Of the
James River, to-day, 10th, has resulted favor
ably 10 US, so far as il has gone, but there has
been no decisive result.
The enemy has been driven back somewhat
from their position of this morning, with a
considerable loss of killed and wounded, and
about 400 prisoners-well ones. Brig Gems.
Chamblain and Sherrard were killed and their
bodies left in our hands. We also have quite
a number of wounded prisoners.
Since moving north of the river our losses
will probably reach one thousand in killed
and wounded, many, however, only slightly,
owing to so much of the fighting taking place
In thick woods. The enemy have lost about
as many as have fallen into our hands.
The department has intelligence from Gen.
Sherman TO half past eleven last night, but
no operations are reported.
A dispatch from Gen. Sheridan at Winches-
tor. dated Aug 17th, 10 A. NJ, reports that
Gen. MerrilPs division of cavalry was attack
ed yesterday afternoon, on the north side OF
the Shenandoah, by Keershaw's division OF
Longstreet's corps and Wickham's and Lo-
max's brigades Of cavalry.
After very handsome cavalry fight the
enemy were badly beaten, with a loss of two
stands of colors, "A officers and 2S5 men pris-
oners.
In later dispatch Gen. Sheridan says the
cavalry fight in front of Front Royal was
splendid. 1t was on open ground and the sa-
bres were used freely by our men. Great
credit is due to Gems. Merritt and Coster, and
Col Deirno.
(Signed) EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
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From Wdshta1ton.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is.
The attention Of the War Department has
been called to the fact that insurgent enemies
in Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri have en-
deavored irauduently and treacherously to
obtain the benefits of the Presidents amnesty
for the purpose of merely preserving their
property from the penalty of their crimes, or
screening themselves fiom punishment for the
commission of arson, robbery and murder.
Accordingly an order has been issued TO all
commanders in the military service to prevent
the improper administering of the oath to
persons taking it for any other then the pur-
pose OF supporting peace aud reestablshing
the national authority, as expressed on the
terms of the proclamation, all the benefits of
which and full protection. are promised to
those who voluntarily come forward and take
the oath.
The amount of fractional currency in circu-
lation is S24,0O0O00.
The records of the General Land officers
show demand for and settlement of public
lands greater than has been during any pre-
vious season within the last three years. The
receipts of money, as consequence, have
been largely increased.
The Navy Department had ordered two
vessels to proceed to Halifax several days be-
foie official information was received of the
Tallahassee's entrance at that port.
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Gen. Uz,man's Successes near Morgansia


NEW YORK, Aug. Is.
private letter from Morganza gives the
details OF Gen. Ullmans recent success in
driving the rebels from the right bank of the
Atchilaaga.
1t appears that Gen. Ullmau moved from
Morganzia on the 18th ult., with brigade of
cavalry, brigade of Infantry and Captain
Barnes n. Y. battery.
The rebels were found strongly posted in a
position eniilading the main road with their
batteries. Our cavalry drove in their Skin
mishers, taking several prisoners aud killing
the notorious Capt. McNellp, guerrilla scout.
Our battery opened on the rebels and the en-
gagement lasted from to 10 A. NJ. Captain
Chryster, commanding the cavalry, was Kill
ed. Finding that our position would subject
us to heavy loss, our forces were Withdrawn a
short distance to reconnoiter during the night
The next morning it was found that the reb-
els had fed in confusion.
Our loss was two killed and thirteen wound-
ed and missing Deserters report the rebel
loss at 63 killed and wounded. The I'd n.
Y. cavalry bore prominent part in the above
movement.
Refugees report the rebels concentrating a
large force at Monroe, Arkansas, on the Wa
chita river, probably intending to operate
against Gen. Steele.
A considerable body of troops is being con-
centrated by Gen. Candy at Morganza.
Gen. Candy has Infused great activity into
the department. and the good effects of re-
cruiting from the plantation is being felt in
the military arm.
Several colored regiments have been added
to Gen. Ullman's command at Morganzia.
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Reception of the 18Th ohio Regiment by
President Miscoin.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is.
This afternoon, the l64th Ohio regiment,
Col. Lee, whose term of service of service has
expired. paid their respects TO the President
in front of the Executive Mansion, who adj
dressed them as follows:
Soldiers-You are about to return to your
homes and your friends, after having, as |
learn, performed in camp a comparatively
short term of duty in the great struggle.
am greatly obliged to you and all who have
come forward at the call of their country.
wish it might be more generally aud univer-
tally understood what the country is now en-
gagged is. We have, as all will agree, a free
Government, under which every man has a
right TO be equal with every other man. In
this great struggle this form of government
and every form of human rights is endan-
gelei if our enemies succeed. There is more
is more involved in this struggle than is real
lied by every one. There is involved in this
struggle the question whether your children
and my children shall enjoy the privileges we
have enjoyed | say this In order to impress
upon you, il you are not already so impress ed,
that no small matters should divert us from
our great purpose.
There may be some inequalities in the prac-
tical application of our system. 1t is fair that
each man shall pay taxes in exact proportion
TO the value of his property, but if we should
wait, before collecting a tax, 10 adjust taxes
| on each man in exact proportion with every
other man we should never collect any tax at
4 all, There may be mistakes sometimes
| Things may b. done wrong, while the officers
| of the government do all they can to proven,
mistakes. But beg of you, as citizens Of
this great republic, not to let your minds be
carried off from this great work we have be-
fore us. This struggle is too large for you tc
be diverted to your homes. Rise up to the
height of generation of men worthy of q
free government. and we will carry out The
great work we hava commenced. | return t.
you my sincere thanks, soldiers, for the honor
you have done me this afternoon.
Cheers were given for the President. and h,
was saluted by the regiment, after which th,
line Of march was taken up for the railroa,
DEPOT.
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HoNEsTY.-A clerk in drug shop, few
days since, took some coppers out of his peck
ct and observing one that resembled "army
and navy cents" was about to throw it away,
when upon close examination he found it TO
be quarter eagle. Knowing that he had
taken 1t for cent he was unwilling to keep
1t until he had seen every person from whom
he had received change that day. He enquir-
ed Of one after another, but none of them had
given him gold piece. At last he went to
the ticket Office of the Grand Trunk Depot,
where he had that day purchased ticket, and
enquired If their cash account came GU. cor
rect. The reply was, mo, it was two dollars
and half short" II can tell you how that
came about" said he, and Immediately 70.
stored the gold peice, which had, unidentified
ly, been passed to him for one cent
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The Ne,c York Democratic Peace Conrention.

The Nec York Democratic Peace Contention.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Is.
The peace convention adopted resolutions
thanking God for the subsistence of the passion
and excitement which has convulsed the
country, and calling on the people to take adj
vantage of the luli in the storm, to obtain
permanent suspension of hostilities, and for
the perfection of some mode of con-
citation, which shall unite our country on
lasting basis OF peace, prosperity and frater-
nifty; enjoining on the Chicago convention TO
nominate peace candidates, protesting against
the usurpation and lawless despotism of the
present administration and resolving that We
will not tolerate the Iule of martial law or
military interference with elections, or any
more arbitrary arrests of our citizens. To
the maintenance of which we pledge our
lives, fortunes and sacred honors. Stating
that the reply of Pres. Lincoln to Messrs. Clay
and Holcomb, is unmistakable evidence that
the object of the war Is not the restoration of
the Union, but the destruction of Southern
slavery or permanent separation. Thanking
the fearless men, who have stood up for the
peoples rights and declared for peace, and
whose services will be rewarded when the
democratic party shall be reinyested with the
reins OF government.
SECOND DISPATCH.
There were two more meetings oil the peace
Democracy to-day. The largest numbered
about three thousand, and was addressed by
Vallandieh ham and Fernando Wood.
The former said il was not the purpose of
this convention TO SOW seeds OF discord in
the Democratic ranks. He would 90 TO Chi
cago and aid in bringing about the nomina-
ton Of a sound candidate, upon a sound and
patriotic platform. Had he possessed the
power, not one drop of blood would have been
shed. There would have been no marshalng
OF hosts, no hostile cannon, no mighty debt,
none of those calamities which have made this
country land of mourning. War has been
tried. Never was there such an example of
the submission of the people, nothing being
wanted that the Constitution conceded or that
usurpation would Nuke. What is the result
Is the Union restored? MOI A single State
brought back? No! Is the Constitution
maintained or observed? No! Are our lib
critics respected? Ne! A debt o, nearly four
hundred millions, daily expenditure of near
ly FIVE million, and currency worth about
thirty-eight cents on a dollar. and which ten
months hence viii be worth 100 per cent. less.
He was for trying Cancellation and compro-
mise. You have tried war for four years, now
try our plan. Through all the States the cry
for cessation is being loudly uttered. He ex-
pected the candidate at Chicago will be com
mitted to a suspension of hostilities and a
convention OF the States.
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Lectures on the Causes and Effects of the
Rebellion.

Rev. James w. Hannicutt, native OF South
Carolina, but for twenty five years prior to
the rebellion citizen of Virginia, and twelve
years editor of the Fredericksburg, VAL
christian Banner, will lecture as follows:
south standish, Friday, Aug. 10.
mouerallon Mills, Saturday, Aug, 20.
buxton Centre, Sunday, Aug. 81.
Steep Falls, Monday, Aug. p.
Our readers will be well repaid for their
time In listening to this gentleman who knows
every rope In the ship. He is ready speaker
and the people may rely upon hearing nothing
but the truth In relation to this wicked re-
bellion.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

CUMBERLAND Co. TEMPERANCE Mrpr
INCA meeting of the Cumberland County
Temperance Association was held at Dunstan
Corner, Scarboro', on Wednesday. The rain
and an announcement at a funeral held in the
forenoon that there would probably be nc
meeting prevented many from attending who
were intending to do so. We learn that tbs
meeting was very interesting one, the at
tendance ia the evening being quite large
The meeting was addressed by Gen. Dow, C
A. Stackpole, and Messrs. Rich, Walton ant
White of this city, and Mr. Collins from the
South.
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NEW YORK. Aug IS
Cotton-ls2c higher; sales 1880 bales At IS for
middling III lands.
tlour-sales % 90 bbls; State 6oGl0 Is; Round
Hoop Ohio 10 s0Glst0; Western 00aip 35; south
ern-saes isO0 bbls; Extra do 10 7fdlii 90; Canada
drmer; sales 500 bbls; Extra l001al2 90.
Wheat-ld2c bett,r; sales Jag 90 bush: Chicago
Spring l2as 81; Milwaukee club 2 lsa2 "a; kec
Winter Western 3i92 AZ
Corn-lG2c higher; sales 5l.000 bushels mixed
Western bal 81.
oais-steady; sales Canada at 96a9ic.
Beef-dull.
Pork-lower; sales 2e0O bbls; new mess 40 cog
1000.
ard-sa'es $50 bbls at 2lla223c.
ButieT-Siaie at 80 a55c.
Whiskey-h'm safes it00 bbls at so.
Rice-Quiet; sales 200 bags Raugooh at I4ldr5lc.
Sugar-hrmer sales 500 hid. Muscoyado 2Oga2li
Moasses-sales BY auction 400 bills New Oiiean.
at 0Sdl IL.
Codee-inactye.
Naval Stores-duil
Pefroleum-cui,t
freights TO Liverpool-heavy.
Wool-very fir d.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

Indian DepredatioHs.

LEAvENwoRTH, KY, Aug. Is.
Reliable news from the scene OF the Indian
outrages is scarce. They seem to control the
country from point about seventy-five miles
east of Fort Kearney to the forks of the
Platte river, and from the Platte south TO the
Arkansas river. A number of trains have
been captured and conductors killed, and
large amount of property destroyed. Gen.
Curtis is at Omaha, organizing an expedition
against them.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
House For Sale.

1.-TWO and half story House No. 50 North Street.
II within two minutes walk of the Horse Railroad,
and one of the most pleaDt locations in she oitv
Said house nearly new, thoroughly b. il. eOniaiaa
eleven well finished rooms excellent cellar. with
well of good water. and 'ge brick es cen, win
wood shsd. good stable a. garden. vii be snl 50
bargain ii applied for For further sttcu-
lars enquire Of Cfas Bailty. Of the firm Of Wood
man. II ne 4 Co.. John G. Proctor Lice 81 or d
v. Bailey at Winslow Doten's Elaiii : ~ J. foot
of Gross St augl div
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Horse railroad Notice.

TIVHE stockholders of the p. & =. A. Railroad Co.
Il are hereby notified to meet ut the office Of the
Treasurer l4i Middle street, on Saturday, the 20sh
inst, at u T. M TO act upon the following articles
1st-ro see whether the stockholders will assent
TO and accept the loo alton OF their Railroad in the
City Of Portland provided in and by an order
passed by the Mayor and Aldermen Aug. lat, 1884,
2d-To act upon any other business which may
legally come before them. NJ q. PALMER,
auRl3 dtl Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

LADY's FRIEND.-The September number
of this excellent family magazine is enriched
with several beautiful embellishments. The
literary contributions are as varied aud inter-
esting as usual. 1t is published by Deacon &
Peterson, Philadelphia. at the low price of 81
per year. A. Robinson, No. 81 Exchange
street has it.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
Military Matters Maine Man Ruled.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug Is.
The district of the Brandywine is discon-
tinued, and Gen. Cadwallader has been order
ed 10 the command of Philadelphia.
There was a fight among the crew on board
the ship Lady Emily this afternoon, during
which boatswain William Masters, OF Bel asst,
Me-, was killed. Eight or ten OF the crew
have been arrested
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House Wanted.

On Wanted by the advertiser, q convenient.
NH centrally located, and pleasant house for 4
-<<a- small family, without c,dren--pos session to
De had as early as the middle of October sooner II
posi- ie IL must have good water conyenio nces
and be well finished.
The advertiser would lease such a house for term
OF years or purchase II terms suited. A two-story
cottage small lot preferred.
Address .: r. a., At the Press Office, stating ioca-
ton. gene al terms, sc confdesfialIy
Portland, Aug. ], 1864 dir
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PORTLAND And VICINITY
Ne.e Advertisements To-Day.

Nesv Advertisements To- Day.
Excursion-Little Hog Island.
Jhestre-Deering Hall
House to Rent.
Home Instituted. G. Prince.
house for Sale.
u 3. Marshars Sale-Chas. Clark.
Molasses and Sugar Hophni Eaton.
Board Wanted.
Wesibrook Seminary-Fall Term.
To Lumberman.
Auction Sa'es-Henry Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

NoTIcE.-Persons wishing to attend the
Camp Meeting at East Poland, commencing
Aug. 10Th and closing Sept. 81, viii be carried
over the Grand Trunk Railway for half price,
from any station between Gorham, N. H., and
Portland, Me.
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EAsTPoRT. Aug. Is.
The Congressional excursionists lett Belfast
Wednesday morning, arriving at Mt. Desert
in the afternoon. This morning they sailed
o'clock P. NJ. They leave at once for Calais
to spend the night.
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Board.

SulfS of Rooms, with Board, can be obtained by
- applying Immediately at 30 Danforth street.
May ilth mayl3dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

DY virtue of license from the Probate Court Of
- Cumberland county i shall sell a. ubie snefion
the lot OF land, with the buildings he eo At
the corner OF earl Street Chi cb Lane sc-caled
in Portland said lot containing about thirty ia fest
on Pearl street end about seventy feet en- Church
Lane, and being the homestead OF the Ia Ohm Ay.
Grill, deceased.
The auction will take place on the premises on
Thursday. September !. "a, AZ II O'closk.
AUG. u. STEVENS, Ao miRistrafor
HENRY BAILEY CO., ApcIIorEtRs
Portland. July 26, 1894. eodts. D &wsw
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SGD Reward !!

SIOLEN from the subscriber on Tuesday Even
~ ing while in Pierce's auction room, = Calf Skin
fockt Book containg STA In money, q note against
Charles Hocgdon. GOrham, for $50. and enc against
Charles Hooper for Sl2 The above reward will be
pad Tor the recovery of the property aud the detec
tion OF the thief
Tune s.-tf GEORGE BECK
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e. NJ. PArrEN. AUcrIoSEER- 70 Eae1.1-. :,
Valuable Land en Congress 81.
Al Auction.

ON Tuesday, Aug. 23d at z. NJ, on the premi
Oses the vacaGt lot Ct land wet OF the residences
OF Dr Ludwig, ON Congress above High street Ii
Is the most desirabe buiiing lot that has been fer.
ed 10 the public this season. Ii has foIt T. n
gress ST. sixty feet by seventy in depfh should
the purchaser desire he have irUbt OF evt N.Y.
eight ieet. which will include the and which the
able now stands. II will be solo without the least
reserve. on very liberal terms For particulars call
at the Auctioneer's Office.
M
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Very Desirable R.nI Estate az
Auction.

ON Wednesday, Sept. :, at O'Clock p. NJ on The
fpremises. we sball feil valuable property near
the TOWN Hone in Cape Elizabeth. ON the r sd 10
me Ocean House and one mile from Portlard
bridge, containR about Ell ht Of lard In fair
state o. cultivation, and admirably adj ptto early
gardening On II Is a nice and halt story Cot
tase House. admirably arranged and fnisl ed Fl en-
garrett to cellar: good able carriage house wood
mouse, hencry, tc-neatly ali new. There Is exec
lent water and abundance oft. Also large smOunt
Of NUT such AZ Grapes. Cur ants. Goosberrs .. &C.
This property h beaut fully located C mmandirg
view Of the Harbor, City and surrounding Coun-
try.
HENRY BAILEY & CO, Auet'rs.
Aug 19-eod2w- then dtd
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

DEcLISEs.-Mr. w. p. Tucker, Principal
elect of the High School Of this city, has de-
clined accepting the position. His numerous
friends, members of the school and Others,
will learn with regret the decision of Mr..
Tucker.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

- The Dwelling House. Stable ard Grapery at
81. Nursery of y. W. Adams. near Mofrh's Ger
-z-sAner. Buildings and eonvs nient, pure
water wells cisterns, fierce pumps Ne; excellent
pubic schools and scsdfmy, near Horse cars snd
Steam cars One.hsfo or three quarters aete OF lard
In good gardening eonditen. already planted with
Rosesin abundance. Also several building los.
Aug15 eouzWS
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

Gentlemen of energy and responsibility in the
different etits and towns of Maine desirous of rep
resenting The Manhattan Life Insurance Co. will
plelse address DWIGHT KENDALL, General
Agent, Box No 295l L. o., Portland.
Aug 1l.-eodlm
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Steamboat Race

PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Aug. Is.
The race to-day between the Pttsburg boat
Twilight, and the Paughkeepsie boat Stran-
ger, resulted in the former being badly beaten.
Time thirty-hve minutes and twenty seconds.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
House and Lo, al Auc,iou-

aondsy' August p, at O'Clock p. NJ on the
" premises, we shall sell the two sfoIy v,roean
mouse No. 20 Federal st. House IN tols ~, 81
with go9d cellar and good cisicrn In II, fine han
water ana barn on the premises Iot aboa1 "a
rect Oh feoeral street By about Is feet deem N
very desirable properly, centrally heated and in
an excellent neighborhOot. lite cIea1-ssle .osi-
tive. Posse. sion given in few days. 49,
HENRY BAILEY CO., Auetianea,s
Aug. l3.-dtd
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A CARGO Of Trinidad Sugar and Molasses
has just been received by Hophn Eaton, and
is offered for sale at his office, No. Central
Wharf. See advertisement.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
Afdirs at Deep bottom Ths Campaign on
the Upper Potomac.

NEW York, Aug Is.
The Commercials special Washington dis
patdh states that our forces had captured two
lines O. rife pits and 250 prisoners on Wednes-
day morning at Deep Bottom, advancing part
OF our lines two miles further.
The same dispatch states that Sheridan had
fight yesterday, driving the rebels.
There is no longer any doubt that Lee in
tends heavy campaign on the Upper Poto-
mac.
The Posts special Washington dispatch
says, although nothing special has been done
on James River, affairs are going on favorably.
Longstreet's corps is known to be in front
OF Gen. Grants army en- James River.
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dissolution.

ru,HE copartnersLip heretofore existing between
L Sweat and Cleases as AttoEpeys a. Law. rs this
dsy dissolved by mutual conseLs The affairs OF the
laic firm will be adjusf ed by either party.
NJ. Sweat will continue in business at efice No.
III Middle street. Mussey 'siROw.
Mr. Cleayes At the office of Howard & Cieaves No.
81 Middle street, over Casco Bank
l.. ID NJ. SWEAT.
NATHAN CLEt YES.
Portland. July 10th, 1894. jylsdSm
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Wanted 10 Rent.

PooMs, or part of House. rho " or partly furn.
IL ished, for Housekeeping, by a young couple
without family. highest references given Address
George" at this of ce. dIys
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Rowdoin Callp.e.

FNHE Annual Examination OF candidates tor su'
III mission TO Bowdoin College VIII take Piaee ON
Friday the hfih day OF August next, AZ oeioek IN
the forenoon in the new Medical liali and also on
Thursday the twenty fifth day OF August next, in
the same place, and at the same noa., N ,,,ooos
Brunswiek July g. 1854. julyTdtd
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Parties are invited 70 examine the merits of this
company before efecting insurance.
HENRY X. nTICk NEY, gent
Office No. Is Moulton st.
s. II. TEwKsBURY NJ. D., Medical
Z. W. THOMAS. Nj. D., Examiners.
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Political.

ALBANY, Aug. Is.
The Democratic State Committee have
called State Convention at Albany ON the
l4th of Sept, TO nominate an electoral ticket
and candidates for STATE officers.
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ON Wednesday August "A at O'Clock p NJ on
Othe premises, shall sell t~o 1--we story " ot d.
en Ttnements on Ire mans Court near the foTr.
laod Coz works. he hou .es a'e in good 70 air.
finished from garrett TO cellar good S.oset- good
cellar, plenty hard and soft water, and new uLder
good rents The lots aDoui 80 by 40 leet
little clear-sale Lositive-teIms easy.
HENRY BAILEY 4 CO., "A uctiorecrs.
aug II did
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Defeat of Early. Forces near strassurg.


The Republican learns that Sheridan came
in collision with Earlys forces in the Shenan-
doah valley, near Strasburg, yesterday, and
some sharp fighting took place, which resulted
in the defeat of the rebels.