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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-03

IXTH W D---SECOND PRE-
- CINCT.
Notice 10 hereby given that, in conformity to the
prOvls ons OF the charter OF the city OF Washing
ton, an election will be held on MONDAY, the 9Th
day OF June next, at the AnAeoStia Engine House,
X street south, at the intersection OF Virginia
avenue, for Mayo to serve two years. for one
member OF the Board OF Aldermen, to serve two
years, and three msmhers Of the Board OF Common
Council, to serve one year, for SAID Ward
The Polls open at O'Clock a. m and close at
pm. SNN'L ARMS FAD,
JOHN W. THOMPSON,
WM BERON,
myQl COmmlsBlOneTI,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-03
EIFTH WARD...FIRST PRECINCT.

Notice 10 hereby given that, In conformity with
the provisions OF the charter OF the city OF WASH
iBgton, an election will be held on MONDAY, the
9Th Day OF June next, at the School house, corner
OF Third street east and street south, for Mayor,
to serve two years for one member Of Board OF
Aldermen, to serve two years and three members
Of Board OF Common Council, for one year and
Assessor for said Ward.
The polls open at o'clock q. m, and close At
p. IN. j. MILLS,
s. G. WALES,
GEORGE NJ. OYSTER,
my25 Commissioners.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-03

A DISHONEST DoMBsTIo.-Emma Scott, coli
ored, = servant Of Mrs Johnson, who keeps =
boar Inc .house on @ street nor h between Elev.
enth AID Tive FIJI, was arrested yesterday by Pc
trolmAu Gestford, Of the Tenth precinct, upon the
char. OF teaiing two white skirts and other wear
ing Appa, ell belonging to Mrs Johnson. She was
on the Island, at the house her father, when she
WAS arrested. The servant went away last sunday
from the house he mistress, apd retur ed
The articles OF clothing were missed, and BuH-
arrested. She was taken Def re Justice Bns~ eli,
TO whom she gave security for her appearance At
court.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-03
SIXTH wARD--FIRsT PRECINCT.

Notice 10 hereby given that, In conformity with
the provisions Of the charter Of the city OF Wash
ington, An election will be held on MONDAY, the
Sth day OF ne, At the SCHOOL, House, corner Of
seventh street west and street south, for Mayor,
TO serve for two years. for one member OF the
BOaId OF Aldermen, to berve for two years, and
three members OF Board OF Common Council, TO
Ser"e one year, for said ward.
The Polls open At O'Clock =, m, aud close at
Ppm. JOSEPH NJ. COOK,
JAMES W. BRIGGS,
WILLIAM H0EKE,
mS4 CnmmilAIOneFl.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-03

THE UNION NOW AND FOREVER.
The rights Of the people are not 10 DO sold
MtehAnicI' and Workingmen's Ticket
EoR ALDERMAN OF THE FIFTH WARD
ROBERT W. EDMONDS
IeI-6t
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

WAsHINeroN. August 27.-Passengers by the
mail boat from City Point reports that on Thurs
day division of the ID corps in the vicinity OF
Ream's Station on tue Weldon railroad were nj
tackled by large force Of rebels. supposed to be
Gen Hills entire corps. and were compelled 20
lail back. which they did gradually. dispuiing.
however. every inch of ground and lighting for
most OF the distance hand To hand.
At four O'Clock the fight was still progressing
but our men had gained sure position and
movements we're being made calculated TO pu,
the enemy on the retrograde turn.
IL j. reported that lost three batteries in
cluding Sieepers celebrated Massachusetts, bat
tery. the Captain Of which was wounded early in
the day in the right arm, but who most gallantly
kept the field until the afternoon. when he be
came weak from loss Of blood
Later information Of the fighting on Thurs
dav. in which Gen. Hancock was engaged with
the enemy az Ream's Station. Is TO the effect
thar ~ about O'Clock he reinforced from
the 9th corps and the enemy, after making sew
eral desperate assaults on our lines. badly
repulsed and re,reated. leaving their dead and
wounded in our hands
IL j. reported that recaptured the guns "a
ken bv the rebels earlier in the day.
The rebels los, terribly in the battle Of Thurs
dsy even more. it is estimated, than in their re
pulse on Sunday
Its stated unofhcaly that at the time of the
attack on Gen Hancock he was engaged in the
work of destruction on the Weldon railroad. and
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29
Nc.. &c. &c.. &c &c.
Democratic National Convention

CHiCA6O, August ~ The crowd attracted to
the Democratic National Convention is already
great, and will Le swelled To immense proper
tons it one half the number reported TO be on
the way here come in.
Although the total accommodations of this
city are extensive il has been found necessary to
resort To private residences for the accommoda-
ton OF numberless parties arriving as late as last
night.
Numbers OF persons were turned awav from
private houses and hotels because there was no
place left in which to put them.
The outside delegations have made arrange
ments 10 camp out
All the regular delegates to the Democratic
Convention are now here.
The canvass on the presidential candidates is
growing lively.
But two names are prominently mentioned,
Gen. Mcclellan aud H. Seymour The latter.
however, saws that he is not and will not be a
candidate. His name is being used by gentlemen
OF prominence OF his own and several Western
States and by Fernando Wood. who is reported
to say that Gov. Seymour will be more accepta
bic 10 those be represents than General McCel.
Ian
This. nevertheless is denied by delegates from
both eastern and western States who claim to be
consistent and earnest peace men
Gen. Mcclellan appears To have large ma
iorty of the delegates in the East as well as the
West
The friends of Mcclellan expect his nomina-
ton a. early As the first or second formal ballot.
The Ohio delegation Is reported TO be about
equally divided in its choice.
The difficulties between the contesting Ken
tucky delegations have not been adjusted and
will probably 90 before the convention for a de
cison.
The New York delegation had their first
meeting for consultation this afternoon.
Gen Mcclellan undoubtedly has reliable
majority among them.
Constitutional Union men are organizing
their Mass Convention.
The object of this convention seems 20 be 10
recommend. rather than 10 nominate General
Mcclellan. TO the Democratic Convention.
New York. New jersey. Pennsylvania, Ilh-
nois. Indians. Wisconsin. Michigan. Iowa and
Minnesota, sith tso three of the New Eng
land States, are claimed as certain Tor Mcclellan.
Some of tAose States. however. 10 not vote AS
unit
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

NEW YORK, August 81 The Commercial.
Washington special dispatch contains the follow
ing:
Gen Hancock reports the loss of two bat
terps
Other accounts saw fourteen guns cap
tured
Capt Sleeper, OF the 10th Massachusetts, bat
terry was captured after he was wounded and
! of his men and 54 horses killed.
A Nassau letter of the Goth says that the
steamer Fox had arrived from Charleston. hav-
ing thrown over l30 bales of cotton.
The new pirate Electric Spark was off Mas
sau on the 2d inst, aud cruising off the
Island.
In retaliation for cruel usage to our soldiers
by the rebels all the prisoners in Fort Lafa yette
are not allowed any luxury whatever.
Bermuda Hundred dates of the 18th mention
the arrival OF four steamers from Wilmington
with an aggregate of nearly 1900 bales OF cot.
ton.
The steamer North Star. from AspinwalI on
the 18th, arrived this noon with 1880 200 in
treasure
Among the passengers are Ex- Governor Big
Ter, of California, and A. b. Boyd of Panama
The steamer Sacramento, from New York
via the Straits of Magellan. arrived at Panama
on the 9th.
There had been change in the Peruvian
Ministry. but there was no revolution as re
ported.
An attempted revolution in Ecuador bad been
suppressed
The Herald's correspondent with Averill =
cavalry under date of August Doth, confirms
the reported safe arrival OF Gen Custer within
our lines
He also states that last evening the enemy
shelled a small force that Gen. Ayerl had on
the north side Of the Potomac opposite Shep-
pardstoSn ford.
This morning portion OF Ayer's command
engaged the enemy at Willismsport. The reb-
els shelled the town
The Herald's Halltown correspondent of the
25th saws
There is no change in the relative positions of
the two armies.
Sheridan is closely watching the movements
OF the enemy making hourly reconnoisances and
meeting with frequent skirmishes which may
lead at any time To general engagement.
Confidence is felt in Sherdans ability to
manage the rebels.
The bark Albertina. from Vera Cruz on the
10Th. reports that the French blockade oil Mexi-
can ports was raised on the 7th.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

ST. LOUIS. August 27.-The first train over
the Atlantic and Great Western Railway, new
Broad Gauge Route, between New York and
St Louis. containing officials of the roads invi-
ted guests, arrived this morning. forty -four hours
from New York.
The road will be opened to the public about
the lst of October.
Advices from the West say seven men of the
7th Indiana cavalry, EN- route to Fort Ellsworth
with dispatches, were attacked by upwards oi
200 Indians, and four of them killed.
large body of Indians is reported between
Smoky Hill aud Salina rivers, and all the valley.
in western Kansas swarm with them.
There are about fifty settlers families enca mped
thirty five miles northwest of Fort Riley
The savages are said to have captured over
5000 horses aud mules, besides cattle. in the
past six weeks.
The population Of the various tribes banded
together for war is about 5000. 1000 of whom
are warriors.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

The following are official dispatches from
Gems. Grant. Meade and Hancock:
2D Army CoRPs. August %.
To Grn. Humphreys:
The attack about half past FIVE o'clock p NJ
was probably intended to be simultaneous by
Wilcox on nv centre and Heath on the left
The enemy formed in the woods. placed their
artillery. aud opened heavy cannonade lasting
Is minutes and then assaulted Gen Miles force
) de resisted tenaciously, but the enemy broke his
left. Some of Gen. Gibbons troops were bur
ried over to repair the damage, and the enemy
only gained slight foothold
They soon attempted my extreme left, and
drove Gen. Gibbons division from his line His
men had been much wearied in rushing over to
Gen. Miles and back during the repeated as
saults.
Gen. Gibbons succeeded in forming a strong
line, and the enemy pressing on with great en-
thusasm, were checked by dismounted cavalry
under Gen Gregg. which he handled handsomely
Gen Miles reganed most OF hrs intrench-
ments, distinguishing himself All he had to
work with were such small parties as could be
rallied and formed by his stat officers
The fighting was continuous until dark, the
enemy being held in check by artillery, dis
mounted cavalry and skirmishers
At dark we withdrew for the reasons stated.
The Chief OF Artillery reports that he lost
about $50 horses
The enemy made no advance up to late hour
last night. holding, as far could be seen, some
of our captured guns within their skirmish line
The enemy must have suffered heavily.
NV own loss. including cavalry. will not ex
ceed 200 to 500 This is surmse. as the
command has not yet been reorganized.
Capt. Brownson, OF my staff, was mortally
wounded. diving during the night
Col. Walker, \. A G.. Is missing.
This is acknowledged to have been one OF the
most determined and desperate fights OF the
war. resembling Spottsyvana in character
though the numbers engaged gives less impor,
ance 10 il
few more good troops would have given a
victory OF considerable Importance
forward this morning prisoners from th,
field from Wilcoxs aud Heath's divisions
Major Angel. OF my staf. saw and conversed
with two prisoners Of Mahone's division las
night could not find them this morning; they
said Mahone's division, with the exception Of one
brigade. was there
(Signed) ". 5. HANCOCK. MAJ. Gen
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

among whom were representatives from all the
States North and South, with the exception OF
three or four.
Resolutions we're adopted denouncing the
policy Of the Administration as calculated 10
impel both sections of the country to intermn-
able warfare. They proclaim determination to
maintain the Union and Constitution, and de-
clare that the only solution TO the existing
trouble T. in unrestraEed exercise Of the elective
franchise and displacement of the present Ad-
mnistratioh.
Further-That the declarations OF the Southern
leaders and Lincoln's ultraism are alike imprac
ticable, and favoring the earliest peace attaina
BILE on the basis OF the Constitution and Union;
and finally, recommending TO the Democratic
Convention the nomination Of Gen. Mcclellan
and Ex Governor VIM Il. Campbell, of Ten
nessee
Speeches in harmony with these resolutions
we're made by Guthrie and Coombs, OF kentuc-
XIV: Campbell, Of Tennessee; Haskins, OF New
York and Rollins. of Missouri.
The Convention then adjourned to meet at the
mass meeting in the Court House square this
evening.
The mass meeting, TO night was remarkably
large and boisterously enthusiastic.
The numbers present is yariously estimated at
twenty FIVE to thirty thousand, and it is generally
admitted to have been the larges, gathering
ever seen in Chicago IL was much larger than
the Republican demonstration here four years
ago.
Ii was found necessary to organize the meet
ing in two parks and one in Clark street; and foI
an hour or more so dense was the crowd in CLARK
and Randolph streets, about the Sherman House
that it was impossible to make passage through
the crowd.
The Court House was gsily decorated with
Mcclellan flags and Chinese lanterns
At the close OF the meeting several large piece:
Of fireworks. after the fashion Of those displayed
at the New York Union Square meeting were
set off.
Among the speakers were Coombs, of Ken
tucky; Perrin. of New York; james, OF Ohio
Ex Governor W eller, of California; and Reed
Of Kentucky.
The remarks of Mr. Reed, being remarkable
for 6erceness aud denunciation of the Admins
tralion
1t was near midnight before the last meeting
broke up, and the enthusiasm apparently foi
Mcclellan continued to the last.
There are many rumors floating about TO
night. among Others that the New York delega
ton is now in session; il is doubtful that the
Ohio delegation will bolt if Mcclellan is nom
mated; that Kentucky will bolt if the Guthrie del
egation is recognized that Lincoln has signifec
willingness TO withdraw, and that Genera
Sprague brought this news last night.
Although these and similar rumors cannot be
traced to any responsible source they create
much excitement about the hotels
The determination of the New York delega
ton as TO their choice of candidate is looked
forward to with great interest. il is general,
believed that their vote will decide the question
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29
from Cairo.

CAIRo, August 20 The steamers Continen-
tai and Lenathan from New Orleans on the Goth
arrived.
Col Dwight, Commissioners Of Exchange. cor
reefs the statement published in the New Orleans
papers, concerning the exchange of prisoners.
Tyler of Texas. says no rights have been
waived temporarily or permanently.
Exchanges are man for man. leaving all mat
tiers in dispute where they stood before.
The next steamer for New York. the Fung
Shuey would leave on the 2Ist.
YAzOO, August PA communication dated
Blockaking Squadron. Mobile Bay. 10Th instant,
says:
naval reconnaissance towards Mobile on
the 18th, found formidable but not insurmount-
able distractions, besides batteries, rams, sunken
vessels, &c.
There is very strong casemated fort mount
ing ten guns in all spaces between the batteries
and vessels. and on both shores piles are driven.
the tops of which are sawed of just below the
surface Of the water, and have heavy iron bolts
in them, sharpened at the upper end. so as to
tear off the bottom Of boats passing over them.
Men were seen working on two ram looking
contrivances.
The wharves were crowded with steamboats,,
among them four English built crafts, probably
blockade runners
The streets of the city are deserted.
The rebels are completely cut of rearward.
The general health of the army and navy is
good.
The feet is still pounding at Fort Morgan with
considerable effect.
No casualties on our side.
Information from the Rio Grande SAYS the
rebel General Ford occupied Brownsville two
days after our forces evacuated il, aud proceeded
to rent out the property Of uni0Dists, but the
Mayor of the CITY continued TO exercise his func-
tions.
Ford has only a small force, and is evidently
prepared to make rapid retreat if he finds it
necessary.
Gen Washburn issued an order permitting cot
ton now in Memphis TO be shipped North. Also.
an order establishing supply stores in the Dis
trict of West Tennessee. stating the amount of
supplies which may be imported to such places.
Memphis is limited to two millions per month,
Paducah one hundred thousand. Colu mbus thir-
ty thousand, the same to be sold only by loyal
merchants to loyal persons residing in the limits
of the District
An order also provides that no contraband ii
quors, drugs, medicines salt, cotton cords or
grey cloth be imported. except with the approval
of the Commanding General
The merchants of Memphis having cotton
cords or grey cloth are ordered Immediately to
ship them TO some loyal state.
The best estimates place our loss of the recent
raid into Memphis at 10 killed, so wounded and
l40 missing, including 90 citizens.
The raiders are said to have had 229 prisoners
at fernando on Sunday night.
The rebel loss was so killed, 100 wounded and
80 missing
Gen. Washburn compliments the officers ar d
men in Memphis, and militia, for their prompt
sodery conduct in the defence OF the city against
Forrest.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

bis men being scattered IN detachments along q
considerable line the rebels were able 10 DO some
damage before our forces could be properly con
solidated
The rebels made capture Of some guns, IL /.
said. BY aid Of their sharpshooters concealed in .
cornfeld, who shot the horses and men aud then
made rush upon the guns, dragging them with.
in their skirmsh lines, but IL is doubtful if they
got any of the field.
These batteries. as organized, consist OF only
four guns TO the battery. and consequently If the
rebels had succeeded in carrying of all four oi
the batteries they are reported to have held Al
one time it would have amounted To but sixteen
guns.
Gen. Barlow's division of the ID corps is said
to have lost considerably in prisoners at the tms
Gen. Hill made his first onset.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29
From LouisYillc.

LOUISVILLE, August ls.-Last night about
midnight the up express train with passengers
and wounded soldiers from Nashville hither was
precipitated from the track near Bacon Greek
from the effects OF the late rain
The cars were almost entirely demolished
but strange TO say but one man was seriously
hurt
The up train from Nashville was detained fouI
hours this afternoon by the breaking of tho
driving wheel near Gallatin.
An officer from the front says Sherman was
moving the bulk of his army to position on the
Macon and Georgia railroad, in the rear o
Hoods forces.
Heavy skrmishing is going on
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

The enemy abandoned not only their dead
but their wounded also.
The safeguard conversed with an officer, who
said their losses were greater than ever before
during the war
The safeguard say they were over the field
which covered with the enemy's dead and
wounded. They have seen a great many battle
fields. but never saw such a sight
Nearly all the enemy's and all our wounded
we're brought of. but our dead we're unburied
have instructed Gen. Gregg to make an effort to
send party to the field 10 bury ours.
tSgned) G. G. MTADr, Maj Gen.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29
WASHINGTON. Aug 81, 1920 A. NJ.
To Gen. Dir:

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81, 1920 a. Nj.
To Gen Dir:
On Thursday Gen Hancock, who was south
Of Reams' Station, was attacked several times
during the day, but repulsed the enemy every
time.
At half past FIVE o'clock combined assault
was made on his centre and left. which, after one
Of the most desperate battles of the war. result
ed in the enemy Withdrawing, leaving their dead
and wounded on the field
Official details are given in dispatches from
Gems Grant. Meade and Hancock.
We hold the Weldon railroad
In dispatch dated 3 p NJ yesterday Gen.
Grant SAYS:
Their loss Of this road seems blow the enc
my can't stand | think | don't overstate the
enemys loss in the last two weeks at 10 900
in killed and wounded We lost heavily, but
mostly in captured"
Gen. Grant also makes the following report
"On Thursday morning the enemy drove in
Buffers line The picket guard soon rallied and
drove the enemy back and established their
line.
We lost one killed, l6 wounded ard Ia miss
ing. Two commanding officers and fifty nine
men were captured from the enemy.
(SiCned) + NJ. STANTON.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

FORTRESS MONROE, August 26-Gen. Butler
passed through here from Bermuda Hundred en-
route for Washington.
The assault of the enemy on the Cd corps yes
terday was in overwhelming force. and thai
corps the point of being driven back
when the 9th corps came up and the enemy were
repulsed and driven from the field.
The loss on both sides is about equal.
We still hold the W Weldon road.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29
- 4so sN -
ancia1.

NEw YoRK. August 27-Gold dull and de
cidedly weak
The peace rumore affected the demand, though
they are perhaps no where less credited than a,
the gold room. The demand is limited, while
the supply is reinforced to the full extent of thu
demand by gold coupons received from the Sub
Treasury in payment of coupons
These influences produced decline OF 2I5 ur
to noon, and it is thought lower prices will bt
touched nexe week. Itopened at 253. at 2 p NJ
it was quoted at 2501 with downward ten
dency.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29
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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-29

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