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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Many more of the same sort, VIC
would like to publish if practicable.

EeF-A olNss Of citizens, whose sympathies
with the Government are not psrtieu lar y
conspicuous we're btsying about the city yes
terday That th Army of the Potomac had met
with reverse If they had not been anxious
70 have il so, they would have been less sole.
tous 10 produce the impression Journal
The following, in yesterdays dispatch
es, certainly gave some foundation to the
belief in reverse, which persona are said
to have entertained. The advance in gold,
also indicated, beyond all contro ersy,
more OF less of diss ter to the Federal
arms:
WASHINGTON May 1l.-Accounts from the
Army OF the Potomac concur that there WAS
heavy fighting yesterday, and about o'clock
in the afternoon, the attack was made upon
the rebel batteries II is stated after the as.
ult continued some time it was fouAd that
the rebel batteries could not be captured With
out probably great sacrifice Of life. Effort for
time was abandoned.
That was undoubtedly repulse.
1t has always seemed to us the extreme
Of folly, to hide adverse results, and grasp
at every shadow rumOr of advantage, in
battles past or in progress, The event must
soon make itself known, and if defeated,
disappointment adds to the poignancy Of
disaster. n
We are free to admit ell that is claimed
for General Grant, Of great military capac.
ity, and award to his men, the most exalt-
ed heroism. But we do not conceal from
ourselves the magnitude Of their underta-
king, the great genius of their antagonist,
aud the valor of Southern troops. We
shall promptly. and truthfully give our
readers whatever occurs in this terrible
struggle for they are entitled to know it,
whether it is favorable or adverse to thS
Federal cause. He is faithless and un.
principled journalist who purSuss any 9TH
er course.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

CAIRo May l2.-Gsu starsis pursuing For
est started April 30lh, and reached Bolivar,
Miss on the TbursdFy following. The ex.
pedition consisted Of the 9th Wisconsin and
I'd New Jersey, the latter under command of
Colonel Kargi. Forests pickets we're driv.
en- 10 BY our forces this side Of Bolivar, and
sharp strugge brought on. The rebels we're
finally driven through Bolivar, continuing on
the fight The result was killed and IL
wounded on our side The rebels command
ed by Forrest in person. We buried large
number Of their dead Forests Adjutant
General was shot ia the arm before reaching
Bolivar. His forces scattered in different di.
rectons, some taking the Pochahontas Road,
others crossing the Hatchie, burning the
bridges after them II is stated that Forest s
entire force left Tennessee and we're last heard
from concentrating at Tupelo Mississippi
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Gobrgs II. PondIefon.

Ever sinee the debate on the revolutionarv
measure psoposed By Mr. Schuyler Coliar
for the expulsion Of Alexander Long. we
have felt il due TO Mr.. Pendletop. that " e
should sPeak of the part be took on that oc.
casion. Ofsll that took part in that debate
be pleased q most His speech is without
blemish, i is clear and concise, foreible In
argument and terse In language. Itis Ia
no degree PARTISAN and discusses the true
question before the House, and showed that
they could only expel for disorderly conduct,
the phrase used in the Constitution, aud the
meaning OF which ia we'll understood. His
demonstration that they could not control the
freedom Of debate, when conducted in order.
y language vas very clear--aud could only
be overborne-~it could not be answered,
On later occasion, Me-. Pendleton made q
point OF order when one member had called
another traitor Mr Collar was uot in the
chair, aud something else was acting as
speaker pro tenn, and il decided that tho Ian
guage vas not out Of orderl which decision
was received with laughter on the Republican
side, and with shouts in the gallery Mr. Pen.
dlatou is none the less entitled to hanks, Tor
bis fruiiless effort to preserve decency in the
House - UrbaRa linton .. '..
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

CINCINNATI, May l3--The following dis.
putch has been received by Mr. Davenport,
Superintendent Of Telegraph:--"War Depart.
ment, Washington l3 Official dispatches are
just received BY this Department, dated yes
terday, at the battlefield near Spottsylvania
C IL. They state that Hancock, during the
night, marched from his previous position on
our right and occupied the ground between
Wright and Burnside At daylight he attack
ed with his accustomed impetuosity, forcing
the first and then the second line of the enc
mys works, capturing the whole of Genera
Edward Johnsons Division, and part OF
Early's together with Major General Edward
johnson. Brigadier General johnson and
Brigadier General Stewart, and from thirty 10
forty cannon, The number OF prisoners IS
not known, but they are to be counted BY
thousands @
Burnside on the extreme left acted at the
same time with Hancock, aud advanced with
co cOnparetively little opposition. His right
has formed junction with Hancock and his
leitis now actively engaged. Wright's troops
attacked at Il5 and are now at work War.
rem Is demonstrating to hold the enemy in
front Of him in his lines. The rebel works at
that point are exceedingly strong A dispatch
has been received from Gen Butler dated in
the field near Chester Station, Va, May 9th,
3:30, afternoon, stating that he is now bar,
RAISING the enemy near Fort Dazzling, and haa
before him all the troops from North and
South Carolina that have got up. 9ysS@
Beauregard's courier captured this morn
ing going to General Hope in command at
Drurys Bluff, had a dispatch stating that
Beauregard would Join him as soon as the
troops came up Gilmore holds the en-.
trenchments, while Smith demonstrates up
on Dury's and, the enemy's line General
Ksutz with his cavalry have been sent cut on
the Dauvile road near Arpottomax station,
and can perhaps advance on James River.
(Signed) 7. T. Reekert,
Major and Assistant Superintendent Mill
tary Telegraph. t8t tHa
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

FoRr MONROE, May IL, VIA BALTiMoRE,
May l3.-Steamer here with 200 sick and
wounded just arrived from Bermuda Hundred
No fighting yesterday, Our forces we're
throwing up entreachnents from the Appo-
tomatox to the James River, a distance of
ak miles. BepFeagard was reinforced Tues
day night by two brigades from Lees army.
This statemenvseems improbable. The James
River was obstructed yesterday afternoon by
our forces near Turkey BeBd, by sinking
sehooners and barges TO prevent rebel iron
elads from coming out Our whole force
moved t5 o'clock this morning and are prob
ably engaging the enemy at this time.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Railway NGatteFa,

The A. & G. W. Railway is "irrepre ssible 4"
Not content with building the fnsst road 10
the world and running the best rolling stock,
and getting possession Of every road west Of
oere which it can use to advantage, we learn
that the stockholders are determined TO ex end
their road east OF its present terminus at Sal
auanca, and surveys are now being made
eastward from that point parallel with the N.
Y 4 z r as far as oleAn, where it bears
due east, intersecting the Erie Ag ia at Addi-
son or Corning. The surveyors Office for the
company is located in olean, and the papers
ofrhst place say that everything looks like
business. II will not be long before the A. 4
G W willbe lunniug cars from New York to
inue in the way they have during the past
two years -JamsstOen Journal
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Letters from the Peoplo.

We often wish for space to print the
many admirable letters We receive from dis
tant counties and States. but We are usu-
without the room to spare.
For example, here is an extract from a
letter from Miami county
/ "MassRs HuBBARD d BRo II am reform.
ed Republican, and | want 70 read your paper,
because it was moLbed am 40 American
citizen, and living under the same Consitu.
ton that my grandfather fought 10 establish
! | maintain that you have the same right to
print Democratic paper, that Black Re.
publican has to issue an Abolition sheet
Praying that the stars and stripes may once
more Goat over the Union as it was re-
main, &c 1t'
Here is a paragraph or two from gen
tlsmsu in Indiana
The Democracy is the only party that has
been true 10 the Constitution the only party
that has kept tho country prosperous the
only party that sustaius free speech, free press
and equal and exact justice to all. II is not
dead yet let me say And all attempts to kill
it, BY numbering or imprisoning its members
in dungeons, will fail.
" will say to you, that we are better of
here than you seem to be in your great city
Although the Republicans have a majority OF
200 against US in the county, they do not as.
Ssult or iu any way molest US We sIl stand
firm, and stand by each other We long
since adopted the plan Of tho great VALLAN.
DlGHAM 1t once the Republicans attack the
Democracy Of lpdiana, all is over.
Democracy here is all right, as we will
show you 10 he lsl They can only beat us
by fraud and we will Attaud to that in time to
prevent it.
Many more of the same sort, we
would like to publish if practicable.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

HTThs regular tolegr ,ph reports Of milis
tary operations promptly furnished TO Ibs rea-
ders Of the Journal, renders the specials TO
the Cincinnati papers superauous.-JOurHdL.
We hope the Cincinnati papers will take
due notice. and dismiss their Washington
specials. 1t is absurd to indulge in super.
Rui,iss at time like this.
We may ask. perhaps, without imperti-
nsnce, if the JOErnal does not consider
the GasssGS and C0mmsreiaI quite As "su.
psrEuouS" as their specials ,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
hs Game TS-$oSIso 20 M Hs wlS ssrSs: ss. Rebels ny

PHItA May ls-The AQuirer has special
dispatch 8, from Spottsylyanla on the l2,h--
the last dated IL o'clock, saying that there
had been hull in the battle, for the past half
hour, but indications are that il will shortly
be renewed. Everything seems favorable,
and all are in good spirits, Our losses, ths
past eight days have beer. very heavy, Accounts
vary from eighteen to twenty-five thousand,
but the contest has been mostly in the woods,
and thousands may be lying there Of whom
no record can be made, at present Heavy
firing has been heard on our left flank We
advance, but heavy work is before US. IL is
thought that by to morrow night the game
will be up witht rebels '1D1
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
News Items,

In the battle of Tuesday fire occurred
between the lorces in which many OF ouI
wounded were burned to death,
The telegraph announces that the me-
sroes fought with desperation on Wednes.
day. The Republicans strive to have II
believed that the negroes are the best sold
iers in the Army.
"Our losses wers very heavy"--"our
losses were terrific" DC. Such are the
reports from each days battle.
The reports of last night contain little
but re.hash of the news Of yesterday,
spiced with various uucon6rmsd rumors.
Among the Federal losses, are the fol
lowing Killed, Brigadier General J, G.
Rice, commanding 81 Brigade 4th Divis-
ion 9th Corps Colonel Staples, Lieuten-
ant Colonel Hudson, Colonel Griswold,
SAL Massachusetts, Colonel Lombard, LIST
Michigan, Lieutenant Colonel Mercer 14th
Pennsylvania. Colonel Shurtife, 10th
Massachusetts, wounded.
In the rebel army as far heard, from,
General Longstreet, reported mortally
wounded, Brigadier General John Pegrar1
Brigadior General Stafford. Brigadier Gen
eral Persiler Jenner, all badly. Killed :
Brigadier General Jenkins, and Brigsdier
General Jones.
From Louisville we learn that as the
Thirtieth Ohio Infantry were passing
through Third street on their way to Tay-
lors Barracks, some soldiers there of com
menced pillaging. whoreupon Lieutenant
Colonel Hammond, the superintendent Of
the drift and conscript rendezvous, inter
fsred to prevent further depredations, when
be was as ssssiled by several soldiers and
seryerly beaten with their muskets, aud is
in critical condition. The supposed Of.
Tenders we're arrested. Names are not as
eertainable. "
The Republicans in the Toledo District
are in a very pretty quarrel over the next
congressman. The more decent portion
wish to get rid Of Jim Ashley.
Our loss in Banks Red River expedi.
ton, in killed. wounded and prisoners
foOts up II ,O00l
Those who remember Hooker's Dragging
dispatches, when he was in the very jaw
of defeat at Charlottesville, are slow to be
lieve news of victory until it is confirmed
Up to Monday last, our loss in killed
wounded and missing was believed to b.
10000. Itis increased very considerably
since that time. Rebels are reported t,
have lost as many.
There was 4 report in Washington, no
confirmed, that General Thomas was kill
ed, and General Hancock wounded.
To the list of our killed is to be adde,
the name OF General Josh Owens. of Phil
adelphia.
Il is evident that Grant did not ask 70
the hundred days men. They were NOR
needed in the corn. field than in the battle
field,
1t is said to be we'll for Chase that tn
public mind is engrossed with the wal
The Treasury Building seems from in
veStigation to have been converted into
brothel.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

the front, state that Hancook'S corps just
West Of Spoasylvania c H., moved at an
esrly hour, on A. p Hills corps, and after
severe skirmish, drove Early division, and
part Of Wilcox capturing two thousand pris.
oners, one Major General, and two Brig. Gen.
erals, and ftiy Geld and line officers. At 9
o clock, A, ~, no fighting had occurred
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

The conclusion seems 10 be inevitable, hat
the character ofthe associations which are to
bs organize BY the Democracy for the main
tainance Of their righla, must be determined
BY the nature and character Of those ORGANIC
ations TO which they expect to be opposed. :
No party can successfully meet armed op.
ponents with empty resolutions Force must
be opposed TO force-arms must be mst lsith
arms - Philadelphia Age
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
A substantIaI Success.

The telegraph this morning brings news
Of brilliant achievement by Gen.
eral Hancock. He surprised the enemy,
captured large number of prisoners, iu-
cluding many prominent officers, and a
number oil pieces Of artillery.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Rumorsd Capture orLss Untru.,

NEW YoRK, May 10, E3OP, M.--ws are
authorised by the War Department to state
that the rumored eapitulation Of Lee and his
army is untrue This ramor has bes Undue.
triously circulated by the independent tele-
graph line, and was given currency BY the
PhtlAdelpha Inquirer. The public will be
officially notified Of all prominent svsAts.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Ths News Oon1Irmod omc.ally.

New Yong, May l3-Secretary Stanton in a
dispatch to General Dix, dated this morning
confirms the news of Hancoeks a success, aud
states that Butler is besiegi1g Fort Darling
and Kautz has been sent to cut the Dsnville
Railroad
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Darton Market.

DAYTON, May 10
HARsHMANs FLOuR-Rsd whs Z
wholesale 90 retail 9 60 ifn4
WHEAT-Sl 30@l 80.
CoRN--lOo shellsd s09S4,
0ATS--6s. ers
RYE-l l0@l Is
BARLEY-$I 20, .eesar..
CoFFER-4s@se ser7 '1-sa
SUGAR--l99z2. 0sTes
EGGS--l3@lb per dos.
WHISKY-1 Is.
CHEESE -l6@1T.
DRIED PEACHES-l6@ls,
DRIED APPLES-9@l2.
BEANS--Per bushel$2 60@2 90.
HAY-Timothy s22 per ton.
TEAS--Sl O0@l so lfi
BUTTER-4O94s. e ~ b -
LARD-l2@l5
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

New ESoLASD GENERALI,-Ths Albany
Argue says; .......ra.. tlII u.a
New Englsnd has given to the war that lar.
cenous philanthrooist and disgrsesd Gene
raj, NEAL Dow, the coarser and repaeious
BUTLER, and the sleek and corrupt BASEs.
From the day Of Big Bethel down to the dis
aster on Red River, their paths have been
marked by caAmiues aud shame.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Read the following:
(7hstfaoatal Of Ms. Sardh godlL3

N-~'''''S'~'''F NN%ss...I
PRoF. DHMSSE, Tive years ago my noalp bscasus
Tae disease spread uuhi my scap was one complete
sore. 1t became very painful; my rest st nIghf was
broken the burning and itching sensation gnSup-
portable; would apply remedy after remedy but
only monentsTy relief Il consulted several physi.
Clans Of this city was informed BY them that the
dsease win which my scalp Waa affected wgs tf Saa
Ri em, and that they could not benefit me. read
your advertisement and concluded 10 consult yuu
You assured me that you woaLd eradicate the dsSse
and restore my hair, whloh had become very tbin
With that assnraDoe placed myself Ia your hands
and the results are rave luKurtpnt head Of hair
6u y scalp pere. well, and M hair has eseaed 70
Mas. sARAH GoyIp, No. III South Pearl street
Hsr Rsatorer, and their name Is Legion that It IL
THE ONLY PREPARATION
That would sdeetualy and permanently restore the
hair OF those who are bald. aud prevent
THE HAIR FROM FALLING oFF., 2, Nj
The large and rapidly increasing sale Of Kestqrare re
is ne evidence Of the man fold bsnsts tS
THE HUMAN FAMILY.
The confidence of the public has been oblainsd, ana
thsy all unite In atteSpG to its merit and vast SnpaT
OVER ALL PRRPARArions
hyer intrhdueed. do not recommend my era,Ara-
ton 60 cause hair 70 ROW sig feet treblj 81 nb
nOnths "a a. simple I'm PossIbit and totally 10
skspdcal or ineredulous, will maize ab6nA Ads sssr
Win forfeit e1,eGO, sdtc .q a&w
zone Thousand Dollars) n 1 fail 70 cure the WSsst
cases q partial badness, under nfeen years saud-
TBb ONLY GEN INE HAIh REsToRBR.
This wonderful rsmsdy Ia se,d By drussIsts ssnsS.
III YOUR DRUGGIST HAS Hor cor TT SEND
FOR TT.
N.B.-Curos guaranteed In every case where DE d.
reeaons ioE .s are implicitly oteyed ~. grigg
- Price, 81 per bottle, or six bottles for S6.
" PRuF. II. A. DE MUM, . n
,.,, Sole Proprietor, No. 2e orAnge street,
ielSdlx Albany, New York.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

WAsHryoToS, May l3-Gensral Warren is
not dead The report Of his death arose from
the death of Colonel Warren commanding q
regiment in his corps
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

There is a grape vine of the common Uric
species on the farm Of Robert Taylor, of Han
over township, Indiana, measuring, at three
different places within ten feet of the ground,
lorty forty-three and City two inches ia cir.
cumference, or about thirteen, fourteen and
seventeen inches in diameter.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

WAsHINoroN, May lS-Brigsdier Generals
Horatio G. Wright, Andrew jackson Smith,
and John NJ. Seho6ed we're confirmed Major
Generals. ColoneFJs James b. Fry was con-
6rmed as Brigadier General
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

PtrTsBuRo, May l3-Rivor eight feet four
inchesJby pier mark and rising
q Weather cloudy, ~ ar.s strysf Wt
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
dissolution.


TINHE co.Partnershlp heretoiors exciting Miller
i Cha. ch, Ia the Merchant Tailoring BusineSs, was
dsso we'd by mutuL consent on the hrst day Of Feb
TurY, ustSnt The hooks are In the hands OF Henry
Miller who gi contnue tho bus al the old
Huston 6ulld ng, corner Third and Jefferson ftrseta
Those who have claims eganst the arm will present
them for pAymsnt and those VINO are indebted TO the
WithodtdSlay, as ths baAlnSsB must be closed. Il
HENRY MILLER,
iesdbW is. CHARoH. lIb
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

The Situation In Virginia.
For an intelligent and impartial summing
up of the late battles in Virginia. read the
article in to.dsy'S EMPIAE from the Ns,S
Pork .Nsss. H
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

The N. Y Post says the loyal lsagusrs
must 20 armed We certainly have no OF.
jections, provided they 60 in the right diFss.
ii0n--to the trout THat
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

Thackeray's house has been sold to a rioh
city merchant who inteads to spoil it BY ad-
ding another story,-- Exchange.
If he could only give US another story by
Thackeray bow the world would rejoice.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
Evaeuatiola of pAIton.

CIscrNSATI May l3--Johnson evacuated
Dalton last night and our forces now occupy
the place
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

A Republican editor in Indiana says that
his parry will "6ght on though the heavens
fall Perhaps his party would like to have
the heavens tall ln no other way can heav.
en- and the party ever come together.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

AN oil farm in Psunsyvspis has Just been
sold for upwards OF halfs million dollars.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

Our currency is like some fat men we know
of-too great in quantity too poor in quality.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

PHlLADELPHIA, May l3--The Bulletin has
q special from Washington saying it is rumor.
900 men. ..s srf
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

FRoos are recommended as a delicious snd
nutricious food-the hind legs only.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
MEETINGS OF BOARDS OF 7EQUzIT-
ZATI0N.)g

AUORoRs oREloE, MoHraeMsav o., OEIo
aN fNf DASsoH, May Z, 1854
nNHE Board Of Equalluatlon lor Montgomery Ooants
i Ohio, Will meet lin this once for the ulnsadion
u business, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Of May, h.
slant. . H., 4. ~. .I b. T7ffe7 .f
The Board Of RquAiiaatiop i6g the olty OF Dsyson,
70 b appontsd BY the City Council, will meet ~
t TH0MAb o. LOWE aIt
mSfIaAsh Auditor NeAtSo@sFy os1aies %
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
NATIONAL BANKS, DAYTON. OnIO.

NJoTIoR-on and Monday May Q, the first ana
IN Second National Banks Of Dayton will open d
eight m and close at three y m C@nH wv
q. b. HARMAN, CaAhler
m0d3 it ID. o RENOH, 0anhter, /, ~ 7.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13
NOTIOK no THE TAX.PAYERs or MONT.
GOMERY COUNTY, 17-'1'.' i,

UNHE books for the collection OF she balance af DO
taxes OF 1883, due iuno W, leot arc new ready m
this office Those owing sodh ta1es can pay 4 any
time between this and the xUth oi June naxt Delays
are dangerous. lfi J0hATHAN KINNEY, -
Treasurer Montgomery County, Ohie.
Dayton. April 10, le84-al0daNtt H'if ifl'
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-13

.nI. sd. 20 rs. .II
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-18
Sanitary Committee.

We dropped into the rooms of the San
itarv Committee on Fourth street, on We'd
nesdav and were astonished to see the ex-
tepsive operations that were going on
There was a small army Of some OF our
most delicate and most accomplished la
dies at work with will Here one was
commanding a brigade Of bottles; there,
another was man@uvring a regiment Of
Jars filed with delicacies and cordials for
our wounded soldiers while others all
round the room. were packing lint, band
ages, shirts, socks, and, in short, every
thing necessary for the comfort Of the
brave men who have been manned in the
recent or may be in the impending bat
ties. Few, comparatively, Of our citizens
know the heamountof gratuitous laborw which
has been performed by these sclfdenying
ladies in behalf Of our armies. There
they are toiling night and day, and when
not working in the rooms they are plying
the needle with earnest vigorin their own
houses. 1t would be well for our citizens
to drop into the rooms occasionally and
see the extent of the work that is being
performed, and the material needed, 1t
would give axfesh impetus to their zeal
in behalf Of theapproaching Fair.-Fttts.
Gazette