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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-14
Obituary..
ABRAHAM GESNBR, N. D.


This distinguished chemist and geologist died
a Halifax, Nova Scotia the 2sth Of April last in the
e7th year Of his age Dr. Gesner graduated in London
in s7 but followed hs profession but few years de-
voting himself to the study Of natural history He vas
appointed Province Goologst Of the Province OF New
Brunswick IN 1852 and made extensive surveys Of TINT
Province lie was the pioneer Of the Wild regions Of
the Tobique and Madswaska Rivers. His princ.TAl
works are Q History Of NewBrunswick. with Notes
for Enigrants" Remarks on the Geology aud Miner
aloey OF Nova Scotia Industrial Resources Of Nova
SCOTIA" "A Practical Treatise on Coal Petroleum and
other Distilled Os.' This last contained the results of
his experience in coal and petroleum oils. He shs
discoverer and patentee VI kerosene oil and the
first to introduce coal oils into the United States He
made and burned oils from petroleum and the dersc'
ssphslts Of Trinidad early a. 1916. The "Gesnsr
Museum Of Natural History" at 81. John, N. b., can
talns the evidences Of DR.. Gcsners long and patient
labor In collecting specimens Of minerals. His stand
ing AZ man Of science both In America and Europe
was most credtable and but Just reward for mach
labor and many sacrifices in tho cause OF science.
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he has Remained fer several vcars dividing hs time
between literary work and pleasant society. Dnrhg
tho Winter bc now resides ut Aew.lofk aAd dafihg
lie Summer 1T chsrniing villa near nat pretty hti'e
watering place. Newport, nD Nar-'iga1srt Iif Nhrhce
he pays visit ohd then thougn TOMS o,d BOSTON.
had tie good fortune visit this active and energetic
hlrtnT nil at bath his Winter ard Summer ABODE Az
NewNoIk. he passes the whole Winter shut up IN ms
splendid library ike bee IN his boney-oeh. IN ano
midst OF the turmoil II business. his lamp may be seen
giimmeiiig at early hour; and he lights II hImse
ns hc does his FIRE in order not 70 spol the temper OF
bis lazy American helps for the day.
= In tie hot Summer. when Longfellow, Agassb siu
other distinguished Of Boston ~ 10 the rock OF Ma
liant Bancroft I said seeks shelter on TIE airy
beach o. Newpot and Iemeor WIN sret 81
spending couple 0f days with Tic historian. Inc
pleasant li'tlc town Of Newport when huhrrd y''e
back wss promising rival of New.fork Il now only
kLowh an tac most fashionable Watering place III 'he
ard diplomatsts Of Washington. cougrcsatc here in
July and August. Splendid steamers. some, coming
from New.loIk through Long Island Sound others
from Boston through the archipelago OF Narragahset
Bay bring up hundreds Of people daily On one Of these
green itands In Me bay Newport Is eut surro9haea
by number Of villas and gardens. which stretch out
along tie beach And Of these hospitaDle villas Dc
longs 10 the celebrated hiseIaD Who ~ that character
and ~ ex-m,nster and statesman is reVereniy re-
gardof M one Of tie lions Of Newport.
when entered his house 90 late honr, fonnd
him surrounded by the ladies Of his family 10 whom he
was reading newiy'hni-hed chapter OF ms history
nom the manuscript lie invited re TO listen, and too
me that II his constant practice 10 read hs works
IN this iahon-in the domestic circle and take the oPln
ion Of his hearers but, above all of hs amiable and
highly educated wife. This he said 81 was the best
way " discovering any lack Of ceaTness or roughness
of style, and after lis trial ho made bis final cuTroc'
tons
In tho conclusion Of his work, Mr.. Tuekernan
sets forth series Of general views respecting the
condition and destiny Of this country, which veil
deserve the attention Of the historian and states
man. He fully appreciates the causes, which in
thee voluton " Divine Providence, have been at
work for the education Of the American people and
derives from them an augury of promise and cheer
ful hope.
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Hoolss Received.

Thoughts on Personal Religion. BY EdwHrd MeyI:eh Coal
hn,n ID D. limo. 3D. see. u. App .elop q Co.
An E,n".iI Of Goethe fsust From the German Of Carl
hIer Won Reishlin Meldefs BY Richard II. Chttrde
Zine pp i4l. James Miller.
p,,,o,, ~ ne sxeh Regiment New Yorh State Volunteers
Hy Richard Eddy, Chaplain. l2me. Up. go Pnbi'hsd
rh cns Of Antioch BY the Author Of The Cbronles Of
m. schouberg Gotta Family" l2me. ~. &c Hob"st
IAfter 4 Brother. .
u,,o,, Of the City OF Nav York BY Mary L. Booth. Nav
Edition. eyo. Up. ESQ. James Miller.
Notr, of Hospital Life limo. pp 40 }. b. Lippinec,t
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good historical r,rtnrs IN which this Ia not very
visinly and narkedlu deficient III The " t10rence

good historical rictnrs IN which this one Ia not very
yfsibly and markedly deficient. VI The Florence
Nightingale at Sontar" il is sad 1T atsnd IN con
ception meodromatc in treatment, and IN me badtess
of its draw ing n comprehensive miracle wen sU
not Is any one prepared 70 SLY that u IL natural ~
eonception vigorous aud powerful In froatment ana
iOierably Wei dravBf Probably not; and yer u any
objects IA tho criticism have quoted he must ~
prepared something very like this. We repeat
that the criticisms on Mr Leutzes pictures are suo
santally Just Now II is Just possible that II NAV De
- Florence Nightingale" is beneath contempt DE
meath notice would be strictly true, and perfectly er
hausiiyo eri,icsm II may possibly be unwso 10 peak
loosely Of picucs criticised az in tho rrfercuee 90 the
ington striking attitude" But such phraseology
seens natural 10 al Newspaper literature the best and
in 1t TO Indicate cling or hasty judgement
We hnd continuing On, very positive mnis found wiih
Nh Hcks's Iagu, and some wOader expressed at the
REPUTATION he has acquired We find hearty praise Of
Eastman Johnson We find the unclean yulgarity II
Boards March Of s.enus htly spoken II aud called
~ ts rshi name. Then, after brief GlIslon to vi.
Bicrstatt we mn COMPARISON between Mr.. tlufehs
two celebrated pictures The Heart Of the Andes' and
niagara? greatly o the advantage Of the latter; and
10 seems ~ that very just Ioces ~ both here
crowded into fifty lines. Then deserved ridenie
Of Mr. Langs Last hours OF Mary Stuart four lines
OF praise OF Hays iour hncs Of hopo for the future o
Honncssy. and the article ends.
II tnosc who disagree viii come ont and sav So ord
Bay vhv and argue the case ami help their cause ny ~
the aTsHgeaa ad hom.aer, and "a 9"o9s. abuse aud
glccrs ircrf aud ridicule they think useful hDnl
look upon such self defense and attack fair
lighting anu a. only Leyt best to nlendy discussion
But that ~ not tined.
The nnmbcr closes with several notices Of the
pictures in the present exhibition OF tho National
Academy, giving frank and intelligent statement
Of ths views Of the writer, but adapted 10 cal forth
a vide diversity OF opinion.
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THE CEDAR CHRISTIAN AND oraEa Ps1eriGAL PEA

THE CEDAR CHRISTIAN AND OrBER PsAcTioAL fAPBas
AND PERSONAL SKETCHES. BY THEODORE L. tuiLKh
i2ino. pp. zl5 Robert Carter Brothers
The quaint title Of this volume is derived
from the theme Of the first essay which consists of re-
Elections certain phases Of the Christian Character
suggested by the sight Of cedar Of Lebanon IN the
grounds Of Chatsworth Park. similar vein oil in
genious iances and racy illustrations rcryadcs the re-
manning contents Of the book 1t certainly makes no
pretensons TO original profound thought. INDUCES IN
no aborte attempts 10 discuss questions OF high and
mi ghty import But the author shows happy talent OF
presenting familiar ideas in novel FORM he spce
Of quiet humor at times which gives an agreeable pun
gency to his remarks he is at oss for apt Illus
traiOns and his style is almost invariably crisp ard
Juicy His book may be read with satisfaction by those
who ordinarily fnd comfort in VIVA. are called re-
lgious work.; and read II without receiving
an agreeable impression Of the author and his way OF
handling the themes 10 which his volume 10 devoted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-14

The people of Braxton and other Counties oil
West Virginia have addressed letter TO Gov Bore
wants which are pressng and " obtain seed corn of
which there viii 10 scarcity " tbss region tas yssa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-14

THE SOLDIERS BOOK. ny Capt r. 4. scorr. ~ Z.
Infantry. New and improved Edition, with hoG'ion''
Now York: J. . Pfeb.e.
The improvements in this valuable menofaa-
dun book for soldiers consist in it, better shape good
pocket for holding money, additional articles OF war
and army regulations sbowng that everything in The
power Of the Government is promptly done FOR the com
fort Of the brave who confront our enemies Ihe
proper means Of redress whenever injured by sn-
peror is provided larger quantity OF ruled paper Is
given and directions for opening and keeping Nm G.
count with the su.ler This little book, we are sssatt
is fully recomme nded by many officers Of the army
who unite in saying that every soldier should have
ONE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-14

THOUGHTS ON PERSONAL RELIGION. By EDwAsr
NgIKcK OorLHrAs, u. u. l7nio. ~. yS' u App'.'oh
60.
The author of this practical religious treatise
is distinguished clergyman Of the Church # England
from whose pen many valuable works Oh the Christian
life and doctrine have been published within the sst
few years. In appropriate introduction 10 the pres
ent volume by the Rev. George IT, Houghton rector Of
the Church Of the TRANSPORTATION in this city. the
wasrnsst commentator is given 10 the author anu BIS
writings He speaks Of il, after thorough know ledge
anu trial Of lis merits marked by great cowprchen-
siyeness Of subject-srong. practical scuseyig"r ard
beauty Of styleiuliness and felicity of Illustration
and thorough warmth and spirituality Of tone II will
doubtless receive "a friendly welcome from the mem beEs
II the religious communion for whose i is especially
designed.
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TIE CRIPPLE OF ANTIOCH, AND oTHkk SONS
FROM CHRISTIAN LIE IN EAhLf TIMES. by
the ArTBoR oy THE CHRONICLES OF rhA sChos-
BERG Gotta FAMILY limo. ~. AZ. Robert tsrier
DIothefs
The attempt ismade in the present volume
to Illustrate the spirit Of the primitive Christian age by
fictitious representations. Few writers have succeeded
in the accomplishment Of this plan, the intrnsc di
cutes ofthe subject proving too erduou for ordinary
powers q execution. The anonymous author Of the
work before IL entitled the credit Of not having
made signal failure; it 10 certainly superior TO mary
others OF similar kind tie sources from which the
materials are derived including English french and
German histories and biographies. with uanssiions
from the older writers appear 10 have been faithfully
studied and the grouping Of persons ard events s az
ranged with not little skill The little pOrtrsue on
ST. jerome In the third sketch is admirable piece 81
character drawing and in strict accordance With his
toricsl authorities
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-14

A new and revised edition OF the popular
Huoyy eChs Cay II Neu-York by MARY l.. B'c1h.
with YEP, considerable additions Published ny james
Miller
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-09

d New YORK, May THE Herald has q
Yorktown letter of the 4th stating that
Col. Onderdonk with detachment Of the
LIST N. Y. mounted rifles left williamsburg
yesterday morning, moving on the old Rich
mond stage road and meeting no obstruc-
ton until they passed Bsrhamsville. The
party here divided, Maj. Whelan taking the
York river road while the main body push
I'd on to Statewide. The object Of the d.
vision was the capture of the rebel pickets
at New Kent @. H., near Statewide. The
column were fred on byguerrillas who fled.
The rebel outposts were one alter another
run down and captured, and a few moments
after the appearance Of our column at New
Kent the rebel force stationed there fed
and were pursued some distance when our
force returned The rebel force at Bot
toms Bridge consisted only of Holcom's S.
c. legion. On their return when 6 miles
from Barhamsville, after dark, several tor
pedoes were exploded in dense wook, and
several men and horses hit but no one was
killed.
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WASHINGTON, May up to 5 O'Clock
this afternoon, the Government had re-
ceived no information Of more decisive re
suits than was furnished by the Tribune
dispatch, published this morning, therefore
the reports of a great victory achieved by
Gen Grsnt on Wednesday aud Thursday
and the pursuing of the enemy on Friday
&C., are. to say the least, not reliable Gen
Candy has been appointed Major Genera
by the President, and ordered to the com
mand of the departments Of Louisiana and
Arkansas, amp not Of all the troops west Of
the Mississippi river as erroneoDsly stated
Major Generals French and Reyes have
been mustered out Of volunteer service BY
order ot the President.
As the down train from Brandy Station
was on the way down this morning, wher
about 3 miles this side Of Bull Run, 1t wa
fired into by guerrillss concealed in thu
woods a volley was retu ned BY the gusrt
on the train.
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Not Credited.

A Special to the Post of Washington the
7th says:
y The story of Banks second defeat is moi
credited here.
1t is stated that the conut of the House
shows Mr. Loan of Mo, will be declared en-
titled to his seat
Reports from Dalton Ga. state only IS,
900 rebels there, and johnson reinforcing
Lee.
Since permission was given to soldiers in
the regular service, who enlist, to select any
State to which they may choose to be cred
ed, as part of its quota, and TO receive the
bounty, large numbers have been secured
here, by agents from New England cities
and towns. Boston has obtained over 1000
men. Large numbers Of negroes have also
been enlisted by recruiting agents.
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New York Market.

'lN NEw YORK, May
cOTToN-Dull and per cent lower; 93a&
for midland uplands, 75a50; low midlings
FLOUR--State; and Western irregular and
unsettled and l0aI5 per ct. lower, 70047 10.
Extra state 765@5 81. Trade brands. Market
closing mt no sellers ut inside quotations
wHISKY--Firmer l229l25 Statc,spd West
RsWHEAT-Dull and nominaliy la2 lover, at
/ GOAL 60 Chicago spring aud Nil club, l,689l7l
Winter Red Western J4lML
CORN-i38lt for old mixed Western IN store,
new Southern yellow lao. raI
OATS--More active at s5i65c Tor Western -
Included in sales are $1,000 bus primo 10 the
Government at equal to 55c ca,b. lab
BARLEY-Mors active, chiefly for State n.
l429l 45. fsr
WOOL-Firm.
RICE-Quiet and firm.
C0FFEE-Firm but quiet Faa
SU6AR-Dnll. .------.a---
MOLAsSES-Steady gnbI
gPETR0LEUM-Qui firm Refined n hand
excited and higher at $685., and in Philsdsl-
phia at see Refined FREQ quiet 65@56. ~
Pork-Very dull and prices rule IN favor Of tho
buyer n for meu, 26 rs old do 1875 for new,
und "a IS foI old -.
BEEF-In fair request and firm 80,
DRESSED HOGS-Shads lower. r.uz
LARD-Steady, l4aliN the latter extreme for
very choice. IN ~ III
CUT MEATs-Firm; llGlIN
BACON SIDRS-Dull. ..r.t
HoeS-Fair and good demand H.lfi
BUTTER Scarce and firm at ztay8o for
STATE IN
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CAIRO, May -6.-The steamer Hillman
has arrived with one days later adyices from
Memphis.
The advance of Gen. Sturges' cavalry
force under Col. Karge, End New Jersey
cavalry, 700 strong with 2 pieces Of artil-
'lery, encountered brigade of Forests
men 1000 strong, near Bolivar on the
South side of Hatch river, on Monday last
when a severe fight took place lasting two
hours, and resulting in the enemy being
driven from his entertainments, retreating
across the river through Bolivar, destroy
ing the bridge behind him.
It is reported that Forrest was present
in the 6ht, it is believed he is beating a
rapid retreat, and Gen. Sturges is in bot
pursuit. Our loss is 2 killed and 10 wound.
ed.
On the 18th train returning to Pine
Bluff, was captured by the enemy, consist
ing of 240 wagons, together with the escort
under command of Col. Drake, comprising
of the 26th Iowa, 18th Ohio, 43rd Indiana
with pieces of artillery.
Gen Steele left Camden for Little Rock
on the 26th, being out Of supplies On the
Both he crossed Saline river. Before cross
ing be was attacked by the rebels under
command of Pagan. Dnring the evening =
portion of rebel cavalry crossed the r1veI
above them and proceeded within miles
of Little Rock, causing much alarm to Steel
during the whole of his march as he retreat
ed, but he was able to keep them from doing
him any injury. He found it necessary to
destroy the train and demolish the bridges
behind him as he passed. His main force
was within 40 miles Of Little Rock, and his
cavalry Lad reached that place. Officers
recently from Little Rock report that place
and Pine Bluffs safe. The latter has been
strengthened by 300 men, under. General
Andrews.
In the attack while crossing Saline riv
er, Major Atkinson and Lieut. Henry, ofthe
5Oth Indiana were killed. Steele's loss
heavy.
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planted on an advantageous position with
in 10 miles OF the rebel Capital.
It isnow 3 o'clock, and before nightfall
the the greater part of the immense army
will bedtSemb&ffeds Or Hue VIII stretch
ecross this narrow strip Jof lani, tie ieff
ffesting on James hver, and then passing
over the Appotomax the proiongation tftbe
line will reachto the James again, holding
that utmost insaiar position called the
township o. tine Befnuds Hundrsd. &c
b Ls6'ssrny is nov bstwsenstwodires, and
should our cavalry impair his communities
tions South, starvation will be added to
his other troubles.
By telegraph from Washington to Gen.
John A DIX, n Y. Washington, May 9th,
9 n, says: t3dW uTuN8 80
We have no official reports from the front
but the Medical Director has notified the
Surgeon General that our wounded were be.
ing sent to Washington and will number
from 5000 to 5000.
The Chief Quartermsster of the army 81
the POTOMAC has made requisition for I
dRys grain, and for r R construction trains
and states that the enemy in reported to be
retiring This indicates Grants advance
and affords an inference Of material success
on our part. on o. 8 EGk
The enemy strength has always been
most felt iu his first blows, and their hav
ing failed and our forces'not only having
maintrined their ground, hnt preparing to
advance, lead to the hope of full and com
plete success for when either party
fails, Reorganization by struggling and DIN
sertion commences, and the enemy's loss lie
killed and wounded must weaken him more
than we are weakened.
You may give publicity to the informa'
ton transmitted to you as yoa deem proper.
1t is designed to give accurate oficiai
statements of what is known to the depart
ment iu this great crisis and to withhold
nothing from the public.
signed FSEfaW EWIG8EE
% EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War
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uleonvIIIe, Ienu., Dy uri8aue OF IOUp
belonging to Gen. Oox's command. Ever
bridge and railroad tie on the whole extent
of Is miles was burned, the rails were bent
and the road leftin such condition that il
cxnuot be repaired for months 80
Another expedition left Bulls Gap on the
26th'uit. 70 destroy the railroad over the
Watangs river, S. miles from the Gap,
Our forces had a fight during the move
ment with body of the enemy under mud
wal jackson and completely routed him.
Cru their return our troops buraeds1ati the
bridges and tore up the entire tracks at all
points within their reach. : ''' BIZ p"
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WAsHrNGroN. May s.-Reports received
from the front up to ii o'clock on Satur
day morning, say there had been two days
severe fighting, on Thursday and Friday,
1t was beloved that the enemy were re-
treating.
Oar wounded were being sent to the rear
showing that we had lost no ground 10 the
fighting. 1t is believed our forces are press,
ing forward.
Reports from Chattanooga dated 5 o'clk
Saturday, p III. says;
Gen. Sherman was then at Tunnel Hill
The enemy were at Buzzard Roost Gap
Gen. Mcpherson was operating against
the enemy's communications with Rome
through Viana and Resacs.
The forced march Of day aud night by
Burnside from Manassas By which he go
his troops to Gen Grants support on Thur
day night is said to have even surpassed hi
brilliant forced marches in East Tenn.
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Local and 9tattee News:


BoNNErs.-The May Magizines give tht
following asscsipsipn Iof SFiasIsqnRe.f
Upon reading them We suppose the ladiea
understand what they SmsAh-ws don't. We
can ipagipe, they are al very beautiful
when filled out with e.pretty face:
81 l. Bonnet ,ofEdrawny sqir lcSlored erspe,
trimmed ID front with q hnchon OF white
Lace loops Of : green ribbon, and Scotch
feathers. The inside trimming u OF bright
flowers, of Scotch colors. The capeis GOV.
cred with fall of white blond.
Spring hat of white straw, trimmed with
green and blue velvet, and ope green vsnd
blue plume. The brim is lined with green
velvet. g3a2silgsAa
8. Violet crepe bonnet, trimmed on the
front with black lace insertion. The cape
is covered By rich white, blonde headed
by black lace, On the top OF the bonnet
is a light violet feather and . pompon OF
spun glass The inside trimming is OF black
and white lace, mixed with scarlet berries
and fancy grasses. "A black lace barb is
tied in with the violetstriDgs. hba "a
This bonnet has front of drawn greea
silk. The graceful soft, crown is Of white
silk. The trimming. consists of tuft Of
meadow grass and field flowers; also loops
of white silk, placed directly over the
crown. The Inside trimming is of white
and black lace and field flowers! -
IS. Spring bonnet of white crepe, trimmed
With faaehon Of bright plain velvet and
chenille tassels. The cape is of velvet, or
namented by chenille cord and tassels. A
long white plume curls lover the front Of
the bonnet. The. inside trimming 10 com-
posed of Scotch thistle and heather
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Female Riot.

FORTRESS MoNRoE.-Port Royal paper
of the 9Th state that Fla Ga, and S. g
are nearly depleted of rebel troops, who ART
being sent North to join Lees army.
Admiral Dalgren had arrived at Hilton
Head. ,x.yTT. rlA,x...-.-.,YgE
A torpedo was discovered in tie st Johl
river, on the Sd, with dead niger attach
ed to it.
A great female riot occurred in Savannah
on the 18th ult. The women collected IL
body with arms, sndrma ched the streets
in procession, demanding bread or blood
They seized food wher it conld be found
The soldiers were called out, and after I
brief conflict, the ringleaders were put ir
jail.
The rebels were making demonstration!
at Charleston, but were shelled out by oul
gunboats.