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Baltimore Gives 5000 Majority 4

lNDIAN4pOLIs lED, Oct, II
The official rcturnr from 81 counties show al az
grcgatc Union majority Of $4,000 Net Union
gain over 10000 above the vote Of 1862 which gave
the democrats in the State over $1,000 The pros
cnt indications ARE that Congress stands eight Union
and two Democratic. VOORHEES, district doubtful.
The official vote Of indianapolis gives 6,?b7
Union majority.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct II.
The Republican party claim Pennsylvania by
5000 TO 1000 majority
HARMsDURG, Oct. r.
1t is believed that tho Republicans have carried
Pennsylvania by ut least 90 900 majority on home
vote We have certainly l6 Union Congressman
against The Legislature is largely Union,
IEDIAYAPoLIs, Oct. Ia
4 special to the Post and Tribune says the Union
ticket is elected by $4,000 to 10000 majority Sir.
teen Union Congressman certainly elected
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "a
The Chairman Of the Democratic Committee
claims by the returns for 30 counties Democratic
gain Of l27l5 The best political authorities are in
doubt rs 10 the result but estimate the majority
about 5000 on home vote
NEW YORK, Oct ~.
The steamer Eagle bring the incredible report
that 500 French and 100 Mexican troops had at
tackled and defeated 1000 Mexicans.
A report from Vera Cruz says Mstamoras has
been occupied by the French. The French under
Gen Viccro have taken Chilipi The Estafetta
says Juarez has abdcated in favor Of Astenga.--
Pierre Soule arrived at Yora Cruz on the 22d. As
the steamer left, the report prevailed that Maxi.
milan had been assussinated, but was not believed
The steamer Aphoiditc from New York to New
Orleans, ran ashore at Cedar Island 20 miles north
of Cape Lookout The vessel and part Of the cargo
totally lost. Five men were drowned in the surf
while standing.
Gold 2O3t Cotton 100
HEADQUARTERS Army or TIE PoIoAAo, |
October II.
There wes brlsk firing last evening on centre Of
our line in front Of Petersburg The enemys troops
have been moving towards our left fol the past q.
fours hours. The army remains in former position
at Chapns Bluff. The enemy don't seem DESTROYS
Of attacking us there
BALTIMORE October H.
Chapman has been reelected by large ma orty
The new Constitution will have 900 or 1000 ma
jority in Baltimore.
CHATTANOOGA Oct. 49,
". o. BrowrlUie The election news is glorious.
OHIO gives a majority of 10000 Mortons majority
is tremendous Pennsylvania ours by at least
5000 Wm 7, PERKIEs
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FOrtiflcatiOnS Around Knoxville.

A late issue Of the Richmond Wig, sent us by a
Lieutenant boasts that Hood has got in the rear Of
Sherman, and intimates that Il force from the East
may come down upon Knoxville. Whenever the
rebels can muster man sufficiently bold and daring
90 lead force upon Knoxville we hope they will
undertake the herculean task When tina, critical
experiment is made, we hope to be on hand to wit
noes the operations and to chronicle the casunltie,
Knoxville is built upon many commanding
hill as ancient Rome and the nine or ten forts com
manding the several entrances TO the city are the
most perfect and secure of anything Of their kind
in America. This is strong language bu, we repeat
the assertion. We have recently gone through
them all and we were both astonshed and delighted
with the finished and perfect Notifications in and
around the city. 1t will be said that we mr., no
military man. and this is true But when we see
city perfectly walled in it. immense forts overlook
ing every point, and commanding every height and
plain the enemy could select and whes We see the
big guns mounted, in good condition, and we'll
manned and whGn We behold the bomb proof
magazines, and these well stored with ammunition.
and half years supply of all the munitions Of
war on hand, the idea forces itself upon our mind
tina! rebel army of thirty to fifty thousand men
would be badly employed to attack the place
Different Major Generals, with experience in war
and men who have had the advantage. of mill
tsry education, pronounce kG"ryille the best ort-
fed town The Omitted States aud the iSc1'idcations
the finest they have ever seen These fortiaco,i,,,
nave been constructed under the special supernten-
dence OF master of the art Brigadier General
Iillson, a graduate of Wet Point-a modest ,,ap
who makes no boasts, but working man. a nili,sr,
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The Knoxville Register.

Sperry has worked his way from Atlanta to Brs-
to where he has issued the first Number Of his ia
nous Knoxville Regtster-a paper that has itinera-
ted largely within twelve months past. He is hop
ing 10 come to Knoxville Getting round too far
North, near where he was once cowhided for ,teaL
ing gotd catch. Stealing has been made respecta-
bic since that day by his party
Before the rebellion Sperry was negro equality
man. He had two wives in this city. one free
white wornan-thc other negro slave. II he went
TO any extreme it wos in showing more attachment
to the black wife than to the white one.
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Union Prisoners NJ Charleston.
powmrnm wy u,e Co.,, ~ \. "

puHrgLrlLlU, Wy gING Con \. fu'
u.fohor T. 1854.
W., EU'or Enclosed please Ind list of officers
now prisoners Of vp. jail yai. Charleston. :. c.
mon from your Stale They wi.b tii. ll-i publish
ed .u yolr papcr SO that their nioul may know Of
their whereabouts, Thoy wuo we'll when was rec
Ioa,cd september -3d, but need cothc- for the COM
ing winter, which can be- sent to them in care Of
Major General Foster Hilton Head S, c. per Gag
# truce boat, and think the rebels give us nearly
ul that is sont 10 as at Charleston. J was better
used there than any other place was confined when
! WIS prisoner / could say more Of our cruel
treatment but It does no good as Grro' the prisoners
are concerned
Our ratons ARE q, follows Corn-brcad / pounds
per day rice a ounces per day fresh beef u
ounces per day salt "a ounces per week vinegar
when We got III ounces per week, and one day
out of the seven we get to ounces of bacon in
stead Of fresh beef; soap3 Of m ounce per week
Please send me copy or two Of your paper with
this publication.
| an. very respectfully
Your obsdiout servant
RoBERr RAE,
Assistant Surgeon let T. S Dragons
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Who are McClellan's Friends +?

George Dawson corresponding editor Of the
Ers,nng Jograol in writing from Washington,
.av
Two or three little incidents have occurred here
worth recording A score of rebel prisoners, while
being escorted through Pennsylvania avenue, groan-
cd a. they passed under Lincoln banner, and
cheered as they passed a flag inscribed with the
name of Mcclellan. The veteran guard, however,
Justify cheered the Lincoln flag a. an offset The
same thin ghappened in the case of dozen bounty
bat the loyal guard resented the insult by cheering
the old flag and the name Of Lincoln inscribed
upon it, A new regiment from Pennsylvania, ], 200
stIviis, vviTiUeu Wien lncy passing the NC
Clellan banner, and cheered Justify the name Of
Lincoln"
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Wanting Vacant Houses.

We are called upon every day in the week for /.
rebel abandoned house. We reply once for all, that
We have not house, cabin or shaHty at our com.
mand-all having been disposed Of Those who
don't feel satisfied with this explicit statement can
continue to dog us and they will receive the same
-snly II every house in Knoxville were an alsn-
1an.d house, there would not be one for every
s,,. .,,,lic.,, And 70 !" still more explicit, we
not only have none at our disposal bat aon 'ip'e'
ln have ANY
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GLORIOUS VICTORY.
Cavalry Fight near strasburg
Dispatch from Major General Sheridan.
REBELS DRIVEN TWENTY.SIX MILES
500 PRISONERS CAPTURED.
Eleven Pieces of Artillery Tskou.
wAsnlyoros, D. G, Oct. 10, 1920 P. Nj

WAsHINGTos, d. G., Oct 10, 1920 P NJ
r. Gsjl SteedmGn and Gen. ShcrmaN
An Official dispatch has just been received by the
Department from Major General Sheridan, at Stras.
burg, reporting that great Cavalry battle was
fought yesterday between his cavalry under com.
mand of Generals Torbitt, CoStNr, Nesmtt, and the
entire force of the rebel cavalry in the Valley Of the
Shenandoah, under the command Of Gen Raper
who has recently been sent from Richmond with
cavalry achievements, Tho battle resulted in
brilliant Onion victory The rebel force was driven
20 miles and eleven pieces Of artillery and over 400
prisoners captured by Our forces.
Z. NJ STANTON, Secretary of wsr
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That Cabbage Head.

Mrs Peter X. Knott sensible and thoughtful
woman, sent US cabbage head last week which.
when all the outside leaves were taken off weighed
nine and hGy pounds. The reader, if he has ever
had any experience in that line, can imagine what
sort Of time we had when We boiled II with some
bacon side, and sprinkled it with vinegar salt and
black pepper. We iel, like We were back in the
Union.
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LouIs MCGLAUFLIN is authorized 10 act A. our
AGENT along the whole Pacific Coast. His addreS,
is San Francisco, California.
Cs HUBBARD Of New Haven, Connecticut Is
cur regularly appointed agent " receive sut"crip-
tons for our paper in that State.
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Executive Committee for the state

ron EAST TENNESSEE.
SAMUEL X. RODGERS, Of Knox,
Col. r. X. BYRD, Of Roane.
On. W. C. BR0WNL0W, Of Knox.
Hos. D. 5. PATTERSON, Of Greene.
PEREZ DICKINSON, Of Knox.
FOR MIDDLE TENSHssEH.
Hos. NJ. NJ. BRIEN, Of Davidson.
LEWIS TILLMAN, Of Bedford.
hV. :. LINDSEY, of Davidson.
WILLIAM SPENCE, Of Rutherford.
JOSEPH :. FOWLER, Of Davidson.
ron WEST TENNESSEE.
j. Z. MERRyMAN, Of Shelby.
". X. HALL, Of Wcaklcy.
j. B. BINGHAM, of Shelby
ALVIN HAWKINS, Of Shelby.
DAVID A. MUM, Of Haywood,
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was really anxou. DO serve under JeA Davis In the
war, but the high bdbo offered by Lincoln was too
much for biz oaey virtue, He WINS not the man TO
sacrifice intoro. to sentiment and Of late has shown
a disposition 90 become as oXtroue in ha unlagon-
ism no Ia hi- friendship for tho South
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Election Tickets...Call for Them,

The Union men from the adjoining counties, when
they come to town. would do well to call at the Job
Office Of ESQUIRE BARRY for election tickets. who
will print them under the orders Of Messr, Craw-
ford and Houk. We shall also keep "a limited SUP.
ply at once for those who may wish TO vote the
Lincoln and johnson ticket Don't forget to pro-
cure tickets
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GLORIOUS NEWS.
indiana Elections gone for Lincoln!,

indiana Elections gone for LincOln!,
Mcclellan Beaten in his own state of Penn
sylyanis
Lincoln Legislature and Gam Of -Four Con
gressmen in Pennsylvania
rho Loyal Mon Of the keystone State don't
endorse jeff Davis
THE FRENCH DEFEAT THE MExIoAEs
Reported Assassination Of Macmillan
steamer Ashore and Lives Lost
Brisk Firing in Front of Petersburg
Maryland Gone for the Now Constitution
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Co,cnEssIoNAL DISTRICTS.

Isl. ROBERT A. CRAWFORD of Greene.
ld LEONIDAS c. HOUK, Of Anderson.
I'd. DIR. JOHN c. EVERETT Of Mcgs.
Nh. WIN. B. STOKES, of DeKalb.
5tb. j. 0. SHACKLEFORD, of Montgomery.
sth THEODORE Ii. GIBBS, of Wayne,
7th. ALMON CASE, of 0bion.
9Th. WILLIAM II. FITCH, Of Shelby
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who boosted IN speech. that he had never voted q
man or dollar 10 suppress the rebellion publishes
nearly two column letter In the Louisville Jopr-
nai in which he warmly advocates McClellans
election. We have culled fow paragraphs from it
to show how Il Kentucky traitor can support the Chi
cago nominee
LIE 40, oEE,
During the administration Of the present neon.
potent and hithless Executive, glorious Union OF
free sovereign fraternR States has been severed
the most gigantic civil war the world has ever known
has been waged with the most relentless horror for
near four years. In this fearful and -anguinary
strife two millions five hundred thousand Of the men
Of the adherng States have been called to arms--a
million Of tho poopo Of the old Union have fallen
The miserable dolt forgeis that secession began
not under Mr. Lincoln, butunder Democratic Buch-
anuu,
LIE 80 TWO,
The military instead of being kept in strict subor-
dnation TO the civil poweras our fathers wisely or
dainedhas been so used as to subordinate the civil
power overthrow the constitution subver the laws,
and crush the Liberties of the people The foreign
policy Of the Administration has been trucking
time-sevng, and derogatory to the honor and dig
nifty Of the Republic.
Why is it then that thousands Of the bttcrcst
and live in the North Does Powell really believe
that if wa. n tbo interest IF the United States 10 en-
c,,co in foroi,n war while the rebellion ves raging
3il l.. -, 90, IL l,ia,,l ,,., ,l ! ,s., ,bo
independence Of the South
LIE 80. THREE
N........... ,i,.i ,,ri,,nI, ~, ,,o constitution
has been stricken down; the property Of the people
has been taken in violation of the constitution and
without legal authority odlous ana unconstitutional
49, o,,d foo s,gTa,,, bo,a boor rrtbIdssIy avon.
thrown in many Of the loyal States The military
have, BY orders which were in violation of the con
stution and laws Of the several States prescribed
the qualification of voters and the qualification Of
candidates for office Thousands of law-abiding cit
izens have been arrested without any charge and
without any warrant delicate women not excepted
and thrown into prison, and there anguished for
weary months, and then released without any trial
or any charge being made against them othera
have been banished from their homes and forbidden
to return during the war, without any trial or any
dl'tlnIl enorEe P PREF ri'g.,. ,i,,. Italia
w ro,.o
o..,,,,,,,,3,,,. r,nao5 and n,,liorido+od ,..,ro,
r, bo sbnrt of f1nr thonsand millions Of dollar
Heavy taxes, in almost every form, have been laid
upon the people, exhaustng the proceeds Of their
labor and leaving their families in want.
Travail tbrougb the North and see a living refl.
~. To-, .,-,aI u, po,r,,I ,,,,ro .tor,
t"Iloh % 'u'' n'oS' "O'"'" nv o"''' "'o'' VIA"
doubles the debt Prrhaps ne adds the reoel war
oeV' 90 ours az the hcCiemn party generally ul-
and our own aiterward, Some Of the leaders, how
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Corn and Fodder Wanted,

Money will te paid for two OF three loads Of fod-
der and some two or three loads Of corn delivered
in Knoxville Apply to the editor of this paper.
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Electoral Ticket.
roH rnE STATE Al LARGE.

HORACE MAYNARD, of Knox.
WILLIAM II. WISENER Of Bedford.
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From the New iors rrbuur
There was an immcncc Union meeting IN p It's
bugh last Thursday, which was addressed by some
Of the most distinguished men Of PENNSYLVANIA
among them Simon Cameron Hon. John Coylde.
Hon VIM. F johnson, Hon. j. f. Moorchead and
]. \. J. Buchanan The following letter from Dan
iel 5. Dickinson made the vast audience rock and
roll with mirth
BwGHANPros, sept. "a 1854.
JOha W. RldLA, Esq Chairman Of CoU,mjtt.c, &c.:
Ny DEAR SR-Our Circuit Court lit, her, on
the 2jth, and will doubles. continued week: and
being engaged in legal practice cannot leave
But for this your very kind invitation for the 10Th
and my desire 10 ventilate the Chicago csptulaton
before the people Of Pittsburgh would be quite like
ly to secure my attendance.
Believing Gen. Mcclellan entitled 10 fair treat
ment, am quite inclined to censure those " Eo are
proposing to di.tort his comely proportions BY
placing one foot in the sliding, slippery. surrender
structure of Chicago, and the other On q yig-
orous prosecution Of the war on "conserva-
tive principle. Il e4Iires too much tension Of
muscle, and i entirely unustifed at the present
price Of ready-made clothing. The Colossus Of
Rhodes though made Of bras. nearly equal to that
Chicago fell IN attempting to stand astride much
narrower gulf than separates these point-, and as
the General Is well read in history well as classic
fable, he will have no apology for attempting an
exploit Of such unusual daring Hoping for the
success Of the Union cause, and believing that our
COED land is 10 be- rescued from the grasp If the
despoiler
am sincerely yours,
D. 5. DIcKh-oS.
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Lazarus POWelrs Mcclellan Letter.

The notorious Kentucky traitor Senator Powell
who boostod in q speech, that he had never voted
man or q dollar 10 suppress the rebellion publishes
nearly two column letter In the Louisville Jo0r-
uaL in which he warmly advocates McClcIons
election. We have culled low paragraphs from it
to show how Kentucky traitor can support the CHI
engo nnminee.
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Assistant Surgeon let L S. DrO.oo"

L''al oH,o, fg, Iso."" 'o1o co.. Pr""''ol war
II lLL.L..L-.L \ L.
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THE FRENCH DEFEAT THE MHxIoANs

Reported Assassination of MOximillian
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Steamer Ashore and Lives Lost
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Gone for the Now Constitution !
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
HOLIDAYS.
TIE BATTLE or FRANKLIN
Details Of Ms CONFLICT.

special despatch dated Nashville, December
l. l'aO L, NJ says; "About noon Wednesday
our main army reached Franklin when General
Schoheld prepared to give battle. There was
very little skirnlirhing. Us Hoods object was to
attack US before We had time to throw up dcfen.
slFe Wsrks. About o'clock iu the evening ho
commenced advancing on our lines when the
ball opened by our batteries ahelng there al-
vance, and some time after regular connonudiur
opened along the whole line.
The rebels, who had been protected by the
woods, now emerged from cover, aud opened
win herce Solley VI musketry along our lines,
line Wevered and fell hack before the lesnernIe
Charge Of the enemy. Generals Rubber and Coz.
however rallied their men, and charged tho
enemy, who had crossed over our abandoned
lipe Of works. Tho rebels wore now fighting
with the desperation of demons, charging our
liue iuriously, some leaping our works, AID
lighting hard.
Now was the citieal moment, and our rene-
RUS, rAIylng there men, swung on the rebel
nAnh' uoubilug them in the centre, where our
artillery and niuskelry moved them down by
hundreds. The tide uow turned Our men.
inspired by success, gave q wild huz1a, and
swept back on the rebel line like an avalanobe.
hurling the enemy back in the widest disorder
and confusion.
The night was setting in and yet Us followed
up our advantage. What once threatened TO be
dlsastrCns defeat was turned into gloriuus
victory. The courage OF our oificers and tho
desperate bravery Of our men was uusxamplsJ
Our loss Is about seven hundred killed md
wounded. We captured over one tLousand
prisoners sud eight battle flags Two rebel
6rigadiar generals are in our hauds. rebel
division general was left on the FIELD. mortaIly
wounded. The rebel loss in killed and wound
edis estimated at three thousand.
The rebel Generals Cheatham's md Lee's
corfs were engaged
The bTunt OF the battle on our side fell On III a
"a division Of the 4th OOrpp. Captain Couahlla
OF uenerAl CoH's stOlf. WAS killed and several
regimental commandersand officers killed mud
ounded whose names are not assccrtained.-
eneral stanly was slightly wounded iu the
ns.s' but did not leave tho 6eld,. GenCrol Cox
states that one could walk fifty yards on the
dead rebsls In his front
The exo'temcul /, ellayei here By the know :
leig the ah1Te facts. Our troops have TAX
ca position ia the line works between NASH
vile and Franklin.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
ABRAvE WOMAN HER OWN PROTECTOR

The st. Louls RepHJtican tells this story of
brave woman - '0n the night of the 9th ult.
four armed men went TO the residence OF Judge
John dllltlt who lives in Carroll COUNTY, some
nine miles west Of brunswick, and demanded
admitlance. Only Mrs. Gillett, little dAugh-
ter OF thirteen years, and Ave younger children.
were ut home. Mrs. Gilleit dsmanied Of the
men TO know who they were aud what they
wanted. They replied that they wero Federals,
anu wanted to get any arms and money that
might be in the house. Mrs. Gillett reaohel a
them an old pistol through the door, but refu-
sed to admit them unless they would say who
they were. They then threatened to break in.
The lady told them to do that IL they dared
Meanwhile she had armed herself with Gun of
hot water, while her little daughter had secured
corn knife aud another cup pf hot water, pre-
paratory to defending her castle from assault.
The rasoals at once proceeded to break
down the door, and succeeded In getting it par
tally open, when Mira. Gillett threw the hot
water at them. Whether hitting them or not
she did not know, but sthey Withdrew, cursinR
this unexpected weapon " defense. One OF
them then approached . window in auother
room Of The house and commenced smashing Il
In, calling to the men In the house to come cut.
and dared any one to put his head out Mrs
Gilleit said there was no man 10 the house, and
she did not Intend to put her head out Ali this
while the thievng rascsls we're threatening TO
bsssk 10, while Mrs. 0illett, With courage
rarely met With, dared them to enter the house
at their peril. Fipally, they got on their hOr-
ses and rode oil, leaving this brave hearted
woman mistress Of her home and courageous
proteotress OF her six little chlldrea. Since this
event Mrs. Gillstt has fortified herself o little
heitsF, bat she keepa her trusted kettle OF hol
water oil hand, ready for any adventure. Il il
hardly necessary TO say that q home defended
by such lady as Mrs, gillsit is not likely 10
be attacked a second time or captured at ali. -
Judge Glllett was in 81 Louis Ct tEy tlMe o
the oeeugrsnceI 7.P" -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
Ladies' Hats. 5....
The largest assort at ARIES OAKGoRD sONs
ContlneniA Hotel, Philadelphia.

Capture OF RodER A. PhYoR.-The rehel ex.
General ltoger A, Pryor. now private soldier
10 lhe confederate sfriy, was captured on Friday
iaH W the Firth Corps piekets Of the Army Of
the Potomac, while attempting 10 exchange na f:
pers with our pickets, as relaliatory aet for
the recent capture Of Capt Durbridee by tLe
rebel piokets undeF,similar crcgmstancss'
Hs says that General Ice had iseued an orlor
far tho return Of captain Burbridse on saturd.T.
anu be Will most probably be returned az soon
as rIyor is sent back. Since bis capture Capt.
nur1riuge has been dismissed from the army ior
ulsooeying the rider forbidding the exchensu d
papers or holding intei aopres g;ih the Sr'm
under any prsteSt whatever,
EIyoE mas been brought to Washington aud