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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
A Terrific Engagement Between
Union and Rebel GunbOats -.
The Rebels get the Worst of 1t.
[Herald's Correspondence, |


NEwBERN, N. c., May 7-On Thursday
afternoon, May 9TH, the rebel ram Alber-
marie, accompanied by its satellite, Cotton
Plant, and the army gunboat Bombshell'
captured by them at Plymouth, appeared
at the mouth of Roanoke river. The gun
boats Miami, Whitehead, Ceres and Com
modore Hull, lying close to the river in the
sound on perceiving the ram designing to
enter the sound, they made off as if fearful
of an encounter, but only anxious to draw
the ram into the sound. The ram and fol-
lowers pursued about twelve miles, where
the gunboats Sassacus, Wyalusing and Mat
tabessett, double-enders, appeared. Our
gunboats, seven in number, Immediately
opened fire and a terrific engagement en-
sued, lasting from till p. NJ. During
the early part of the battle, tho Cotton
Plant succeeded in making her escape,
and the ram, firing rapidly, slowly and
steadily retreated up the sound. The gum
boat Bombshell was soon retaken with all
on board, thirty-four in number.
The Sassacus, having an iron PROV, steer
ed at full speed, and ran into the ram, strik-
ing her abaft the center, but apparently
without inflicting injury. The Sassacus,
however, was compelled to withdraw, hav-
ing her forward rudder knocked off, and a
100-pound Parrott shot fired by the ram
through her boiler. Night had now set in,
and the movement of the ram could not be
accurately discerned; closely pursued by
the gunboats, and under cover of darkness,
the ram succeeded in gaining and entering
Roanoke river, where the gunboats could
not venture to follow. The ram carried at
least four 100-pounders. She has not been
seen since, but active measures are to be
taken to capture or destroy her.
Reports from Kingston report the rebel
ram Neuse high aground. She draws seven
and half feet of water, and the river is
only four and half feet deep. The rebels
for the present have abandoned it, and TAX
en- the engine out.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
From Sherman's Command.
[Omcial to General Dix

WASHINGTON, May 11.-No intelligence
has been received from the Army of the
Potomac by this department since my dis
patch Of this morning.
A dispatch from Sherman, dated Tunnel
Hill, 7:30 p. NJ, 10th, states that McPher-
son has not attacked the enemy at Resoca,
having found their position strongly fort-
fed, and had taken his position at Snake
Creek gap.
Gen. Sherman was in front of Buzzard
Roost Gap, awaiting the arrival of part
of his forces. This dispatch came by way
of Knoxville and Cumberland Gap, having
been delayed over twenty-four hours in
consequence of heavy storm that broke
all the lines south of Nashville.
No intelligence has been received to-day
from Ger. Buffers command except that
three hundred rebel prisoners, including
one negro, had arrived at Fortress Monroe
from City Point in charge of negro guard.
From Banks command nothing of recent
date has been received.
(Signed) EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
UNITED STATES POPULAR LOAN!
1910 u. -.
) PER CENT. BONDS.
Interest and Principal Payable in
GO ID:
Notice to Contractors.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Cor I-,nI-u IL rnr;I 2n 1874

OFFICE OF TIE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKs,l
COLUMBUS, o., April 80, 1864.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
= CEIyED by mail at the city of Columbus, in
dorscd Proposals for kirkersve or South Fork
Feeder" until Wednesday, June l. 1864, for exc
cutting the following work:
1st Constructing a new channel for the Feeder,
south Of the National Road, near the town of Kirk
ersville, for distance Of about three-fourhs Of q
mile; estimated amount of work, 5000 cubic yards
ID. Widening, deepening and cleaning out tho re-
mainder of the Feeder from the dam near Kirkers-
vile to the Licking Summit Reservoir; estimated
amount of work, 5000 cubic yards
Sd. EXcavating ditch about two and one-fourth
miles in length, across Bloody Run Swamp from
the Feeder to the South Fork of Licking Creek
estimated amount Of work, 10000 cubic Yards.
4th. Making certain repairs to the Feeder Dam
above Kirkersyle, which cannot be exactly describ-
ed at present.
5th. Constructing an Aqueduct twenty-five feet
long, to carry the Feeder over Bloody Run.
eth. Constructing new Bulkhead near the lower
end of the new portion of the Feeder.
18th. Constructing Waste Weir near the location
Of the new Bulkhead.
Bids for the earthwork must be by the cubic yard.
The grubbing to be bid for in gross.
Plans and specifications will he for exhibition at
the office Of George B. Smythe, Esq, in Newark on
and after Monday, May %.
The work will be awarded in the rotunda Of tho
Safe House, in the city Of Columbus, on Friday,
in. LEWIS,
aprll3O-dUl Resident Engineer,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
California Democratic Convention

SAN FRANCIsCo, May 1.-THE Demo-
cratic State Convention now in session in
this city passed resolutions declaring that
the war is conducted for Abolition perpo-
ses, and to revolutionize the Government;
the National Democratic Convention to
pledge the party to restoration OF peace
upon just and honorable terms.
An effort was made to condemn the war
for any purpose, but failed for reasons of
policy only. Ex-Governors Bigler, Wells
and Downey have been elected delegates to
the Chicago Convention.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
Interesting from Charleston.

New YORK, May 1.-THE Hilton Head
correspondent of the Tribune says rebel
deserter states that sixteen heavy mortars
have been mounted in Sumter to fire upon
the Morris Island batteries, and four Col
umbiads command the inside channel to-
ward Sullivan's Island.
1t is understood combined land and
naval attack has been ordered on Sumter.
Charleston harbor.
Folly island has been fully prepared from
the attempted attack of the enemy. All
indications point to an early assumption
of rebel offensive operations.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
New York Market-.May II.

COTT0N-192c better at s49S5c for middling up
lands and 8l@S2c for low middling.
FLOUR-State and western l09l5c better, and
rather more doing at SC 90@7 o5 for extra State.
s 25 for trade brands. The market closed rather
steadier No sellers at inside quotations.
WHISKY-Quiet. Western 81 25lDI 70.
WAEAT- Without decided change Moderate
demand. ...
CORN-192c better. Sales of old mixed western
ut 81 40 in store, and 81 Al afoat.
OATS-Dull and lower at S7C9SsISc for western.
P0RK-Opened dull and without material change,
and closed active aud tirmer. Sales at $40 500
26 621S for mess S26 25G26 S71S for old do s2s 0Og
% 25 for new do closing at the latter price, S23 0O
"a 10 for old and new prime, and $s7 37}ag2 so for
prime mess.
LARD-Quiet and little irmer at 13A9lKc.
BUTTER-Lower at 25g32 for Ohio, and 32g34c
for State.
CHEESE Steady at lSc for new.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
The Peninsular Expedition
THE IRoNcLADs ENGAGED
IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS
Rebel Ironc1adS Leaving
France.
From the FrOnt-RebelC Commune
cation with Richmond Cut Of
Lees Army ON Short RatiOns.

Lees Army ON SHORT hkatiOnS.
WASHINGTON, May 10.-The Army of the
Potomac had portion of the day to recu-
perate. Burnside on Monday began the at
tuck on the left with great fury and with
all encouraging degree of success. He had
a fight the day before, in which, to use his
own words, "We whipped old Longstreet."
Our army could not be in a more cheerful
condition. All the men are sanguine of
success, and count the days when we shall,
in triumph, enter the rebel capital.
Lee lately issllsed an order in relation to
supplies, in which he said communication
with Richmond was cut off, and it was I'M
possible to furnish the men with stores.-
Hill's corps had no rations issued for three
days. Lee enjoins upon his men the neces-
sity of the capture of supplies from the
Yankees. Up to this moment they have
failed to capture single wagon.
The roads are in most excellent travelling
order, but very dusty. All the battles thus
far have been a series of attacks and re-
pulses. Muskets are almost entirely used.
The swampy nature of the ground rendered
artillery impracticable.
Lee very absurdly claims victory when
he withdraws from our front and retires to-
ward Richmond.
Gen. Torbett's division of cavalry whip
pea the reDel cavalry near thls place ana
drove them from SpOttsylvania G. H., but
being reinforced with infantry, they drove
our cavalry short distance. The Mary
land brigade, 18th division, 9th corps, coming
to heirsuppOrt the fighting was exceeding
ly fierce. Generals Torbett and Robinson
were both Wounded.
Gen. Sedgwick was shot through the
head on Monday morning, while superin-
tending the moving of some heavy guns on
an angle with men just prepared. There
was no skirmishing at the time, but an oc-
casional sharpshooter sent Il bullet in that
direction,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
CITY ITEMS.

GROVER & BAKERS SEWING MACHINES
We have frequently and strongly recon-
mended these useful articles to our sub
scribers; we have done so because we know
and have tested them, both in our homes,
and elsewhere. There are two necessary
things for housekeepers-one Of Grover d
Bakers Sewing Machines, and Godey's
Lady's Book. 1t is nothousekeeping with
out em-Godevs Ladys Book.
Office, 148 South High street.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

ABEAUTIFuL COMPLEXION, tree from Tan
Pimples and Freckles, may easily be pro-
cured by using the balm of Thousand
Flowers" For shaving it is unsurpassed.
1t is composed of palm oil, honey and other
valuable articles, highly perfumed by its
own ingredients, and when used for wash
ing, night and morning, renders the skin
soft and white, and free from blemish
Price 80 cents. For sale by N. B. MARBLE
and all druggists.
sept4-' 4-'63-dS5w1yeow
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
[W orld's Special.l

Lees entire army was, on Monday, on
the South bank of Gladly river, between
that and the river Poe. His right stretch
ed nearly to the Fredericksburg and Rich
mond railroad, which he seemed desirous
of reaching to obtain supplies or insure his
safety.
We have taken more prisoners in Lees
retreat than during Thursdays and FRI
days battles.
All information in Grants possession is
of the most favorable character, showing
clearly Lees retreat beyond Spottsylva-
mia.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

WASHINGTON, May 1O.--It is believed
from reports which have reached here to-
night, that there was no general engage
ment yesterday; but as heavy firing was
heard this morning at Aqua creek in the
direction of Spottsylvania G. H., the con-
test must have been renewed. Our forces
do not occupy the latter place, but are
within several miles of 1t. Large numbers
of wounded are reaching Fredericksburg,
and many officers wounded are expected to
arrive at Washington tomorrow.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

New YORK, May 1.-THE Herald says it
is probable that Butler had another severe
battle yesterday. 1t is likely also that a
great battle between the Union ironclads
and the rebel ironclads commenced yester-
day. There are five Union and three rebel
ironclads expected to take part in the en-
gagement.
The Dalton correspondent of the Atlanta
Register AYERS there has been greater con-
centration of Union forces in the direction
of Chattanooga than reported on the Poto-
mac, and the Raleigh Press confirms the
statement.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

PLANT FLowERs.-lt is a true and trite
saying that we should cultivate the beauti-
full, for the useful will attend to itself; and
in these early days of summer, every one
who owns foot of fertile soil, or rood of
heath, or rod of hillside, whereon to let Il
flowered trail or vine to Chamber, should
improve the present opportunity, so that
when midsummer comes these frail and
fair censors may fling their fragrance to the
air. No matter if you do not own thehouse
or yard which you inhabit-still plant flow
ers and trailing vines, as well as to greet
the passer-by, as for your own hearts sake.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
Beyond SDottsyIyania.

WASHINGTON, May lit is reported that
last night our headquarters were two miles
in advance of Spottsylvnia c. II. A gen.
eral advance was ordered for 3 o'clock yes
terday, Tuesday, evening, and the firing
from that hour to sundown is said to have
been very heavy. 1t is stated that Grant
has captured large amount of commissary
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

CASUALTIES IN OHIO REGIMENTs.-Gov.
Brough yesterday received the following
list of killed and wounded Ohio soldiers in
the battles of the Wilderness from Mr..
Wetmore, the Ohio agent at Washington:
Killed-Major VIM. S. Mcllvain, 10th;
Capt. Geo. w. Hoge, 126th; Capt. Richard
NJ. Lyons, 126th; Capt. Oliver w. France,
126th; Capt. Joseph Werk, 122d; Lieut.. AL
bert j. Harrison, A. A. G., 10th.
Wom,ded-Col. j. w. Keifer, 10th; Capt.
M. Smith, 10th; Capt. Geo. w. VOORHEES,,
10th, run over; Capt. David Lewis, Sth;
Capt. Byron H. Evans, Sth, badly; Capt
Jonathan McCready, 10th; Lieut.. Lester,
9Th, badly.
Mfssing-Captain Joseph V. Van Eaton,
10th; Lieut.. Joseph Mcknight, 10th; Lieut..
John H. Neimeyer, 122d; Lieut.. Thos. II.
Mckenzie, 126th.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
Dispatch from Secretary Stanton.
WASHINGTON, May IL.

To General Dir:
A dispatch was received from the Army
of the Potomac at o'clock p. M. yester-
day. Both armies hold their positions at
Spottsylvania without material change
The enemy had been driven to their breast
works. The 9th corps, Gen. Wright, had
carried the first line of the enemy's rifle
pits. Heavy skirmishing during the day.
Nothing heard from Sherman or Butler
since mine of yesterday.
(Signed) 'ayfst E. M. STANTON.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

POLICE CoURT.-The case of DR.. Doren
against Mr.. Assessor Fields and his son,
for assault and battery, was tried yesterday,
and it appearing that the latter parties
were to blame, they were fined So.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

WAsH1NGToN, May 1l.-Nothing has been
received here of any reverse to Grauts ar
nv. The impression prevailed IN the army
Yesterday that Lee was about crossing
North Anna river.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
The Ironclads Engaged.

PHILADELPHIA, May 11.-A special dis
patch to the Bulletin from Washington says
heavy firing was heard yesterday from Gen.
Buffers headquarters. The ironclads were
engaged.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
three days,

THEATER.-The pretty and amusing do
nestle drama of the 'Little Barefoot" will
be repeated for the last time at the Athe-
neum tonight. The last scene in the play
Is worth more than the price of admission.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
Grant OutiIanIks Lee.

IIIWBs ISpbUlNII
WASHINGTON, May lit is reported that
Grant has fianked Lee both on the right
and left. A terrible battle occurred yes
terday. Lee was driven across the South
Anna river. Grant is still in close pursuit
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
Arrival of the Steamer City of
Manchester.

New YORK, May 1.-THE steamer City
of Manchester from Liverpool 9th, and
Queenstown 2sth, arrived at noon.
The pirate Alabama put into Table Bay
March 10th, for coal.
1t is affirmed that the French Govern
ment will not prevent two fast steamers,
launched at Nantes on the 23d for the reb-
els, from being armed, notwithstanding Mr..
Dayton's remonstrances. Another rebel
steamer will be ready to sail in CONNER
cial capacity, June LIST, for Bordeaux.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

New York. May l0.--The Tribune's cor
RESPONDENT at Charlestown. says there has
been a thorough destruction of the railroad
from Wentaga river down to Buli's Gap.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

BALTIMORE, May 10.-The flag of truce
boat New York arrived at Annapolis to-
day, with three hundred prisoners ex-
changed on james river at Aiken's landing.
They report great excitement at Richmond
when they left. M
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
New York stock Market--May11.

Stocks about steady. Cleveland Pittsburg ll0yl;
Galena d Chicago 1909 Cleveiand Tolddo l461s
du Chen 81. Toledo Wabash preferred 70; Phitts-
burg Fort Wayne and Chicago lle1; Alton Ierre
Haute "a; Chicago Northwestern 55A: New York
Central 4; Erie 10Y; Hudson 1881; Harlem 256;
Reading 1917. Michigan Central l40.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
New york Money Market.-May IL.

Money easy.
Gold firm but very feverish aud unsettled open
ing at rs and closing weak ut 72s4.
The steamer Olympus. for Liverpool to-day, took
Goyernment stocks steady. 5-2O's coupons lO52s9
lO6 i 7.9O TroaAuSv no'cs 0etober and April, Iii.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
LATEST.

LONDON, April 2s.-There has been no
more fighting in Denmark. The Prussians
are penetrating Jutland in force. 1t is said
that Austria and Prussia declined an armis-
tice on the basis of continuance of the
blockade of the Germanic ports.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

The Government may tax our matches,
but we challenge the world to match our
taxes.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
1,onr.srcet leeported Dead.

New YORK, May ll.-Rebel prisoners
captured on Monday report Longstrcets
death.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

A YOUNG woman in New York has recov-
cred $4,000 from butcher, who drove his
cart over her in the street last summer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
Philadelphia Nlnrket-may II.

All trade dull.
FLOUR-Dull. Sales of extra at Ss 37H. Re-
ceipts and stock light.
WHEAT-Du and declined SC. Small sales Of
red at 81 709l so, and white at e. 90.
C0RN-Duil. Yellow 81 35.
PETRCLEUM-Quiet Crude Csc; refined in bond
56S956lc.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

WAsHINGToN, May 1.-THE total number
of wounded that have arrived here thus far
l. A. 155,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

PRovosT MARsHAL's BUsINEss.-The fol-
lowing shows the business at the Provost
Marshal's office in this city for the last
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

RELEAsED.-SnyderSc Schneider and his son,
OF whose arrest by the Provost Guard we
made mention yesterday, was released from
durance at the Barracks guard house, by
Major Skyles as soon she became acquaint-
ed with the circumstances. Major Skyles
doubtless recognizes the fact that the guard
had no right to arrest citizen for viola
ton of the city ordinances, however great
the offense, Notwithstanding the brilliant
discovery of al evening paper that the ar"
my regulations authorize such proceed
ings. The parties arrested are doubtless
infamous characters, eminently deserving
the attention of the police, to whom the
soldiers should have promptly turned them
over. 1t it is not the business of the police
to take charge of such characters, we don't
know what they are tor.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
nay2-dlOd
f. R . "A LIE.

A Family Residence,
T OCATED in a central and pleasant part of the
IL city. Terms easy.
For particulars inquire at 226 South Seventh
street. april2S-dtf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12

FATAL Accidental SOLDIER RUIZ OVER
BY TRAIN AND HORRIBLY MANGLED.-A
young man belonging to company E, Both
Ohio veterans, named John Mcintyre, from
Delaware county, was run over by locomo-
tive and passenger car at the depot yes
terday afternoon, and so terribly mangled
that no hopes are entertained of his recov-
cry. He appeared to be intoxicated, and
although warned off of the track, again re-
turned to it just as locomotive with one
car attached was passing, the wheels of
which ran over his arms and legs, crushing
them in horrible manner. He was re-
moved to the government hospital, where
one of his limbs was amputated, but at last
accounts the chances were that he would
not survive until morning.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-12
THE CITY.

QUEsTroN SETTLED.-In yesterdays paper
we respectfully submitted the inquiry
whether civil or martial law was the govern
ing power in this city. We have been en-
lightened. The little Abolition sheet which
illuminates the universe from State street
by It's evening fulminations, has settled the
vexed question. Thelearned pandit of that
concern announces that ''tlre army regula-
tions prohibit the sale of liquor to soldiers"
and therefore the arrest of old Snyder
Schneider and his son, by the party who got
drunk at his house was "both proper and
Just" We will inquire no further. We only
wanted to know what authority did govern,
and since the evening luminary has decided
that "the army regulations" are the supreme
law, there is an end of the business. The
statute books should be burnt, the City
Council should adjourn sine die, and the
Mayor nail up his Office. These authorities
singer superHous upon the stage" since the
army regulations are found to contain all
needful legislation for the government Of
the city.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-08-27

W0SBGGes 1isf tessl q.
FE9HOSE who Ussh TO receive dief from III
Town of opeiousas, 30 fegussted to Ter;s.
ter their names with tile unaSls aaed.pfepasa
button Of Corn Meal: and Beef among thasesyha
-stand i'm need of rrliet 4tiss F. A. KENa. 0
President Of the Beard of Pokce, Opalosss,
Opelousas. July 16th. fS64.s 7-sf.3 s