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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02
MISCELLANEOUS,

Hoic -Ur. Stanton Settled Potat-A
Washington correspondent writes:
The town is laughing at an amusing
story Of u recent interview between the
Secretary of War and the President oi the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 1t is too
good to be lost. | give it as find it afoat.
'The draft has fallen with great severi-
ty upon the employees of our company
Indeed p
If something is not done to relieve us,
it is difficult to foresee the consequences
Let them pay the commutaton.'
impossible. the men cant stand such
a tax
They have rich company at their back,
and that's more than other people have
They ought to be exempted, because
they are necessary to the working of the
road for the Government
THAT can't be-
Then, will stop the road
If you do, I'll take it up and carry it
on
'The discussion is said TO have been
dropped at this point, and the very wor-
thy President is still working the road as
successfully as ever
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02
In want p Jane repeated.

L
! Yes, IN want of a mother, and [ of n
wife, and have come here to night TO of
| fer myself to little Jane Milford a. her val
tine for lite, if she will accept a man old
enough to be her father
Why, | am very plain she faliered
forth, | have just received the most hor
rid carlcature you ever saw. in consdera-
tion OF my claims to extraordinary ugllness.
| recollect thinking you plain when |
first saw you be replied : but now in my
eyes, you are the prettiest of the four Be
sides | do not base my preferences on per
sonal beauty. You are good, gentle, and
sweet toned and | love you But about
the valentine; do you consider me particu.
larl ly ill-looking?
You, Mr.. Lee p said Jane, innoceutly,
why you are handsome
Well, | received valentine today
quite as grotesque as your own, I'll be
bound and unioded sheet, revealing
lone widower shivering over q miserable
hre. But this awakened me to sense o
my lonely condition, and | determined
appeal to you, notwithstanding my fear 0
your reply, when ! considered my thirty.
six and your eighteen years Is that
barrier dear Jane ?
Dear janet What charm fingered all
around those two little words Who ha{
ever pronounced them so softly and ter
derly before? No one, she was positive
and she naively replied
fOh 4! | should never think of that
. What can keep Jane so long S,
Clara, restlessly, | can't think for my
what cousin Charles could want
Jane entered the room just as she D
spoken these words.
Where is cousin Charles !? que
Fanny.
In the study with papa was the
swer, and, taking light, Jane glded il
the room to be alone with her new happi,.
The next morning, wonder, chagrin,,
disappointment could be discovered in
faces OF the three sisters, on hearing t.
father congratulate Jane on the very el
BILE match she had made For said
/ have always hoped to see Charles
my son in law, aud, though you are
beauty, think he has managed good SCI
in his selection
Jane keeps her caricature. She
she looks at it occasionally, for fear
other Valentine (CharIes) should succe.
in making her believe herself very pretty
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02
e6FA few DAYS since a recru

eag-A few days since recruiting agent
carried finely proportioDed man to the
surgeon for examination, telling the man
to return to the ward room as soon as he
had been parsed. In due time the man
arrived, bringing his own rejection. There
was indignation among the recruiting COM
mittee, who Immediately began to feel
the muscles of this splendid specimen of a
man, and point out the beauties of his
structure. Loud were their complaints
and bitter the deuunciations of DR. e.,
and what overt act they might have COM
mitted it would be impossible to tell, had
not bystander asked the man what cause
the doctor gave for rejecting him. well,
| believe, said the man, that he says I've
got the itch The ward room was clear
in moment.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02
T He MINSTREL
THE THREE CALLS.

Oh slumberer rouse thee, despise not the truth,
But give thy Creator the days of thy youth
Why standest there idle the day breaketh, see,
The Lord OF the vineyard is waiting for thee.
Holy Spirit, by thy power
Grant me yet another hour,
Earthly pleasure would prove,
Earthly joy and earthly love;
Scarcely yet hath dawned the day:
Holy Spirit wait pray
Oh, loiterer, speed thee, the morn apace,
Then squander no longer the moments of grace,
But haste while there's time with thy Master agree
The Lord of the vineyard stands waiting for thee.
Gentle Spirit, stay, oh stay,
Brightly beams the early day,
would hnger in these bowers,
God shall have my noontide hours;
Chide me not for my delay,
Gentle Spirit, watt pray.
oh, sinner, arouse thee, thy morning is past
Already the shadows are lengthening fast
Escape for thy life, from the dark mountains fee,
The Lord of the vineyard yet waiteth for thee
Spirit cease thy mournful lay,
Leave me to myself pray,
Earth hath flung her spell around me,
Pleasures silken cham hath bound me;
When the sun his path hath trod,
Spirit then I'll turh to God.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02

Bay Esop's fly, sitting on the axle
of the chariot, has been much laughed
at for exclaiming, What dust | do
raise ? Yet which of US, in his own
way, has not sometimes been guilty of
the like.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02

LNnglisb Lever Full Jeweled. Detached dit
IL to. Cylinder Escapements, and all kinds.
War prices, at PATTON'S
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02

sea- A big Injun' having strayed
from the camp, found himself lost on
trying to return to it. After looking
about, he drew himself up and exclain-
cd, 'lngun lostn but recovering him
self, and feeling unwilling to ackno,yi-
edge such short.sightedness, continued,
No, lnjnn no lost--wigwam lost.
(striking bis breasD Iniun here.'
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02

RS- Galbraths Omnibuses convey passengers to
and from all the trains, taking up setting them
down at all points within the borough limits.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-03-02
GEO. w. ELDER.
Attorney at Law

Attorney at Law,
Office Market Square, Lewistown, will at
tend to business in Mltflin, Centre and Hunting
don counties my26
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

SHERMAN CoMMANDs.-Sensibly satricl was
the remark of soldier of the lst Tennessee
(rebel infantry.) when hailing Federal from the
south bank Of the Chatt lhoochic o Halo,
Yank Stop shooting over there let us talk
this thing over What in the h is the use o.
shootin all the time? For my part l can rest
this line if it takes all Summer g. Agreed -
d" Don't you know thar you Yanks will have to
retreat right fast from here 1t will be your
turn to run next. We have now got you where
we want to, and have been reinforced by two
corps and new commander this morning =
The Federal soldier not relshing the idea Of the
two Corps addition to an army already the equ Il
numerically of his own asked What Corps
are they, and who commands them % Nc
Pherson and Schofelds Corps are on our side
this morning. General Sherman commands us,
and whenever you receive orders from him to
move, We move too
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

MILITARY EXPENDITURES OF CALIFoRyIA.--The
Board of Military Auditors make statement of
the cost of the last military encampments, camps
of instruction, etc. The items may be condensed
as follows:
Camp Stanford, for transportation and sub
sstence, $50, ,53l 43-; for pay of officers and
men, S9,245 26; total, $780, CO. Scconl
Brigade Eucampmeat-Camp Allen-for trans
portation and subsistence, S37 ,Gjl So pay of
officers and men, 50, 800 40 total, S47 ,55l 26.
Third Brigade encampment-Camp Gilmore-for
the transportation and sub bSistence, $40, 9,032 g.
pay of officers and men, ) l.0o5 "a total, S23,-
OS7 55. Fourth Brigade Encampment-Camp
Kibhe-for transportation and subsistence, Sl9.-
452 81 pay of officers ana men, $6,326 59
total, $25,779 90 Fifth Brigade Encampment-
Camp Ellis-for transportation ana subsistence,
Sl2,Os3 10; for pay Of officers and men, ST.
454 04 total Sl3, ,537 a. Grand total of au-
dited accounts, Sl2l,27l 25.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

GEoEGErowx, Sept. lG, 1864.

CroEGErowx. Sept. lG, 1864.
4. ]. Bryant, Chairman Union State Central
Committee-Dear Sir Your esteemed favor of
the 18th is before me, informing me that the
81 State Central Committee of the Union party is
in the continued receipt of letters from various
parts of the State, all expressing urgent de-
sire to hear you (ne) on the current political
issues of the day, in behalf Of the National and
State nominees of the Union party You
further say your object is to ascertain whether |
comply with the demands thus made.
also am in the constant receipt of letters,
both from our own State and Nevada Territory,
containing similar requests, and propose reply
ing to all in this short letter to you, which |
trust you will make public.
1t is not necessary for me to state now that I
feel the deepest interest in the approaching con-
test. With some opportunities for forming a
correct judgment, declare it to be my convic-
tion and belief that the issue of united or a
divided country, with all the blessings of the
and all the horrors of the other, in
volved | believe that the election of Mr.. Lin
coin will secure the former, and that the cleo
tion of George B. Mcclellan will result in the
latter-Union, freedom, liberty ana National
glory on the one hand dsunion, continued
war; slavery and wretchcdness make the dread
ful abyss ON the other. have no fears for the
result in this State the value of peace and Union
is too well known to the patriotic hearts of our
people for them to talter now. The people are
too courageous to take backward step; the
name of California stands too high she cannot
afford to lower her crest, to lei the ensign down
Although feel thus confident, would gladly
meet the people for the next month that am to
remain here, did my health permit it, but such
is not the Even suffer daily, and
need rest and recuperation during the short time
I have to remain here. 1t is my purpose, if
can do any good by it, TO speak once before
leave. l cntreat every friend Of mine and all
effective support to our National and State nom
inees, the best service they can now render to
mankind.
Your obedicnt servant and fellow citizen,
JOHN CONFESS.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

LARGE OFFER FOR HoRsE.-Welch, of Phil
adelphia, lately offered Rysdyk, of Orange coun-
ty, On. Y. thirty thousand dollars for his cele-
brated stallion Hambletonian. This is the high
est price, We believe, that has ever been offered
for horse in this country. Hambletonian is the
sire of George Wilkes formerly Robert Filing
haml and great many other frst-class trotters.
He is magnificent horse, remarkably well bred
for producing road-horses, and is unquestionably
doing more toward improving our fast trotting
than any other horse of which we have any
knowledge. Rysdyk declined Welch's Offer
Wakes Spirit
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

WHEN the Copperheads indorsc and commend
/" our brave soldiers we wonder il they include
Beast Butler. Flag.
We want to know whether they include the
Negro soldiers ?-4ppeai.
They include Dei;her one nor the other. As to
- Beast Butler they would rather indorsc the
devil himself; and as for the negroes, they can't
vote, you know. BY g. our brave soldiers " they
mean such gallant fellows as Beauregard, Lee,
John Morgan, and the heroes who showed their
love of country by numbering prisoners at Fort
Pillow, and turning the bones OF Union soldiers
into pipes at Bull Run. These the fellows
they want To concliate. They have votes, don t
you see, and they amt id abolitionists, like
"Linkum's hirelins. ''-Stockton Independent.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
Reduction in Prices to Subscribers.

4 TTENTION IS CALLED TO THE FOL-
n lowing list of AMERICAN and FOREIGN
PERIODICALS, for which ! receive subscrip-
tions. Permanent arrangements have been made
with the United States Government for carrying
the Nails from the Atlantic States by steamer
three times month, which enables me to re-
ceiye subscriptions at Il much lower rate than
formerly. The same care and attention will be
paid to the forwarding of all packages for which
this establishment has gained such cnviable
reputation throughout the Pacific Coast.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
Established 1850.
PETER LORRILLARD,
Snuff and Tobacco Manufacturer

I6 and 8 Chambers Street,
Formerly Il Chatham street. New York;
NTOULD CALL THE ATTENTION OF Deal
w ers to the articles of his manufacture, viz {:
BROWN SNUFF.
Macaboy, Demigros, Fine Rappee,
Pure Virginia, Coarse Rappee, Nlchitoehes,
American Gentlem IN, Copenhagen.
YELLOW SNUFF
Scotch Honey Dew Scotch, Fresh Scotch
High Toast S ,otch, Fresh Honey Dew Scotch
Irish High Toast, or Lundyfoot.
~ Attention il called to The lace reduction in prices of
FINE CUT CHEWING AND SMOKING To3accoS,
which will be found OF superior guilty.
TODACCOS.
sMoKI3e SMOKING.
Long, ?. a. L., or plain, S. Jago,
No. !, C.vendish, or sweet, Spanish
No. 2 Sweet scented Oronoco, Canister,
Nos. & 2, mixed, Tin Foil Cavendish, Turkish,
Granulated.
circular of prices will be sent on application.
New York, May 1, 1863 19.td.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
DENTAL IMPORTING HOUSE
R. II. Mcdonald & Co., Sacramento.
X. II. .Hc Dona!d q Co., .Nir I'orE.

WE RESPECTFULLY INVITE
Z -. the attention of the DENTAL PRO
fESSION to our large and complete assortment
Of Dental Goods, the fJllowing comprising part
only;
P-ia and Piyet Teeth.
Gum Teeth, lifge assortment,
Teeth for Vulclni;c work, gum and plain,
Jones < Whites Gold Foil
Abby & Sons Gold Foil,
Wits Crystal Foil and Sponge Gold,
Tin Foil and Platina Plate
Gold Plate and Solder,
Dental Chairs and Head Rests,
Forccps, great variety,
Files, all kinds and sizes,
Ivory Handled PIuggcrs and Scalers,
Steel and Wire Handled Plugeers and Scalcrs5
ExcavatorS, Burrs and Drills,
Screws. Punches, Hooks.
brushes and Carurdum Wheels,
Grind Stones and Polish Powder
Lathcs, Mouth Mirrors, in variety,
DENTAL CASES.-Chevalicr's best, contain
ing large number of Instruments, Mouth Mir
rorS, &c. Mahogany cases, lrais bound, COM
plcte, from $75 TO SIS.
anatomical Preparaffons.
Consisting of upper and lower Maxillaries carv-
ed, exhibiting Nerves on one side, and Artery and
Vein on the other. Head, with carved jaw, cx-
posing fdngs of Teeth, 80 in number. vulcaniz-
erS, Nulcanite Teeth, Rubber, and cveryt thing for
doing Nulcanite work in the latest and most ap-
proved styles Goods packed with care and for
warded, by express otherwise. to all parts Of
this coast. r. II. MCDONALD co.
TRUSSES, SUPPORTERS, ETC.-Gum Stock
ings, Shoulder Braces, Abdominal Supporters,
Suspensory Bandages, Silk Elastic Bandages for
Ladies. A very large assortment of articles in
this line, for sale by
Il. II. MCDONALD & CO, Sacramento
IT, Il. Il. MCDONALD Co, New York.
BREWERS STOCK
Fresh Hops, Irish Moss, Burgundy Pitch, Keg
Corks, etc. Everything in this line of the best
quality, and fer sale on reasonable terms
EsA 70 bales HOPS just received by Express
R. II. MCDONALD L co.
SODA WATER MATERIAL.-Corks, Acids
Essential Oils, Whiting, Marble dust, Soda Twne.
Everything in that line for sale by
r. II. MCDONALD l. CO.
ASSAYERS' MATERIAL.-Crucibles,R Retorts,
Acids, and general supply of all articles in this
line. X. II. MCDONALD l. CO.
ECLECTIC MEDICINES.-We are constantly
receiving, per Express, additional supplies from
the manufactures. r. II. MCDONALD co.
TILDEN'S SUGAR-COATED PILLS, of near
ly all the Concentrated Medicines, put up in bot
ties. For sale by r. II. MCDONALD co.
PERI UMERY.-We are constantly receiving
articles in this line, direct from Foreign and
American manufactures. r. IL McD co.
PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISIIES, Brushes,
Feather Busters, Zinc White, Fire-Proof Paint,
Linseed Oil, boiled and raw. For sale by
r. II. MCDONALD CO.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
u. Stratnan,
le.tf. NEWS AGENT, San Francisco
$50 AGENTS WANTED. 800

IBERAL INDUCEMENTS TO CANVASSERS
II for the sale of the celebrated
Cottage S12 SsOtss .uaehfne!
ncll wish to engage an active Agent in every
county in the United States and Canada, to trav-
ell and introduce my NEW and CHEAP FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE. This Machine possesses
more than ordinary merit, is just patented with
valuable improvements, and acknowledged to be
unsurpassed for general utility a limited num-
Der OF responsible Agents are wanted to solicit
orders, TO- whom salary of from
SO TO $3.50 a Month, and Expense,
VIII be paid. For conditions and full particulars
address, with stamp for return portage, -
- - L.. MALCOLM,
4evstd. Box 27ss, Boston, Mass.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
COAL AND KEROSENE OILS,

Burning Fluid, Lamp Oil, Neatstoot and Lard
Oil, Camphene, &C. Knowing the difficulty in
procuring good article SO necessary for bril-
liant light, we have taken extra pains to import
them of the best quality, and can supply our cus-
toners with a superior article.
R. II. MCDONALD l. CO., Sacramento.
r. H. MCDONALD CO., New York.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

SAN Francisco, Sept. u, 1864.
Hon. John Conncss, Georgetown, Cal.-Dear
Sir The State Central Committee of the Union
party is in the continued receipt of letters from
various parts of the State, all expressing an ur-
gent desire to hear you on the current political
issnes of the day, in behalf Of the National and
State nominees of the Union party. 1t is the
object of this note to apprise you Of that general
desire, and to inquire of you if you can satisfy
their requests in this regard. Knowing very
well the keen interest you take in the success of
the Union cause and in the election of the can
ddates allndcd to in the pending Presidential
canvass, feel at liberty to assume that your
response will be favorable.
With great respect, very truly yours.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

GOOD LORD, Coop DEvIL.-Some of the Cop
Perheads say they go for Mcclellan because lie is
var Democrat, and others support him bee use
he has been converted to the Peace Democracy
Like the old Du,chman we canno, hetp ex.laim-
ing, . Nine go., yot beepics r-yf Jour
nal.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

ing correspondence has been placed in our hands
for publication
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

~ No attention will lie paid to communications sent f1r
publication in the JoUaSAL unless they accompanied by
the real name Of the author This merely required guard
Us against imposition.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

Board of Sapsrrfs0rs.-uenry Martin chairman
VIM A. Quine and A. g. Price. First Monday in FebEua,
ry, May, August and November.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
MEDICINES

We are Agents for the following known Medi-
cines, and offer them at reduced prices Sands
and Ayers Sarsaparilla, Myers Sarsaparilla and
Yellow Dock, Jaynes Expectorant Alternative,
Sanative Pills, Ague Pills and Hair Tonic, Ayers
Pectoral and Ague Cure, Wistars Balsam Wild
Cherry, Ayers, Moffat's and Cheeseman's Pills,
Tilden's Fluid Extracts, Sugar-Coated Pills,
Pearls of Ether and Chioroform. Mofat's Phoenix
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

Probate Cours.-Ion John Murphy, Judge; A. J. Loo.
mis-, clerk Fourth Mon.lay in. ench month.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
Bunting Flags!
Il SIZES, from GO cents to 81 per 70
UNION BADGES AND PINS,
II GREAT VARIETY.
J. STRATMAN,

Mljor First California Aiti,lerv
Empire News DEPOT. northeast corner of Wash
ington and Sansomc, San Francisco.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

81 The Trinity journal costs only Five
Dsllars Q Yssr. Send 1t Home.
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WEEKLY TRINITY JOURN-l.. ;.
Court Terms I'm Trinity.

. Dfsfrfef CcHrf-Hon. Ephrsim Carter Judge; A.
LoomS clerk Second Monday In April August and Dc.
Gambler
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

Cessfy COnvf-IIon. John Murphy, Judge; A. J. Loo
mis- clerk First Monday January March, May, july Sep
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
FOREIGN PERIODICALS.

nN- SUBSCRIPTIONS received for the San Francisco da
lies. at Publishers prices
Any Newsptper Magazine Revew mentioned in the
above list will he furnished to order Orders for Books Mu
sic Fancy Articles &C. filled promptly the
rates. Subscriptions payable invariably in advance.
Address
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

Impt rting and Wholesale Druggists, Sacramento.
!. IL. MCDONALD CO, New York.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01

Ey~The undersi gne1 offer for sale
100 Carboys Oil vitrol, Eastern;
1000 lbs Nitric Acid. strong:
500 lbs Ci;ric Acid;
20O0 ihs Muriltic Acid
5000 lbs Powdered Tartaric Acid, best;
SO cases Super Carb. Soda;
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
BREWERS STOCK.

Fresh Hops, Irish Moss, Burgundy Pitch, Keg
Corks, etc Everything in this line of the best
quality and fer sale on reasonable terms.
psa- 20 bales HOPS just received by Express
r. II. MCDONALD co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-18

teered, shall receive from the United States
the same amount Of bounty without rs.
gard to color.
All persons Of color who were free on
the 18th day Of April, 1863, and who
have been enlisted and mustered into the
military service Of the U. g., shall from
the time Of their enlistment be entitled
TO receivs the pay, bounty and clothing
allowed to such persons BY the laws ex-
'sting 1t the time Of their enlistment, and
the Attorney General of the q. 8. 10 here
by authorized 70 determine any question
Of lay arising under the provision, and if
the Attorney General Aforesaid shall de-
termioe that any such enlisted persons
are entitled TO receive any pay. bounty or
clothing in addition to what they have al
ready received, the Secretary of War
shall make all necessary regulations to en-
able the pay department TO make pay
ment In accordance with such determine
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-18

from 8 to 8 o'clock. No report has bsen
received yet.
Doothard Landing. Va, P. NJ, June
l6th.-After sending my dispatch Of this
morning from tho heigb,s southeast ol
Petersburg. vent over the conc uered
lines with Gen. Grant and the engineer
ofhcsrs. The works are Of the very 81 tropo.
est kind, more difficult to take than "a.
Mission Ridge at Chattanooga. The
hardest lighting vas done BY the black
troops The forts they stormed were the
worst OF ell. After the affair was over
Gen. smith went to thank them and tell
them be Was proud Of their courage and
dash. He says they can't be exceeded
as soldiers. and hereafter he will se nd them
IN difhcult place as readily a. the b. ct
white troops. They captured 6 out Of the
Is cannon which they took. The prison.
oners be took we're from BeaureQard' .
command. Some of them said they had
creased the James river above Drury's
Bluff.
l do not think any of Lee. army had
reached Petersburg when Smith storm ed
1t. They seem to be making arrange
ments to hold the worst side Of the An
Pomasox. The town they cant think Of
holding. IS it hes directly under our guns.
Weather splendid.
City Point, June i6-4:l5p. m.
General Butler reports from Bermu da
Hundred the enemy Lad abandoned the
works in front of that place. Our troops
sae now engaged in tearing up the rsil.
road between Petersburg and Richmond
The following dispatch DOES not desip-
nate the hour, but is supposed to be later
than preceding ones:
James River, June 16.
| came down from the pontoon above
Fort Povhattan with dispatches for Sec
retnry Stanton. Just a l left, C.pt.iu
Pitkin reported to me that Petersburg
was in our possession.
Nothing Of recent date has been heard
from Sheridan, bat the Richmond WbiU
OF the fifteenth contains dispatch from
Lee stating Sheridan had bsen rooted in
an engagement with Fits Hugh Lee and
Hampton, losing 500 prisoners aud leay.
ing oil Of his dead aud wounded ON the
field.
From Gen. Sherman, . dispatch dated
last night at 8 O'Clock has been received.
II only states the relative positions of the
forces. No serious engagement had yet
occurred.
(Signed] Z. N. STANTON.
Secretary Of War,