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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04

United States in the peniteniial and pi-
Gus sentiments expressed in the afore
said resolution, aud heartily approving
of the devotional design and purpose
thereof, dohereby appoint the FIRST Thurs
day Of August to be observed BY the
people of the United States as a day of
National humiliation and prayer
/ do hereby further invite and request
the 1Ieadso f the Executive Departments
Of the Government, together with all
Legislators, all Judges and Magistrates
and all other persons exercising author.
ity in the land, whether civil. military, or
naval, and all soldiers, sailors, aud ma
rines IN the National service, and all
other loyal and lsw-abiding people OF
the United States, 70 assemble In their
preferred places of public worship on
| that day, aud there to render to the II
mighty and Merciful Ruler Of the Uni
verse such homages and such confes-
sions, and to offer TO Him such suppl
cations as the Congress Of the United
/ States have, in their aforesaid resolution
so solemniy, so earnestly, aud so reTer-
emily recommended.
In testimony whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of the
| United States 10 be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, ihi,
seventh day Of July, in the year
Of our Lord one thousand eight
| H. 5 hundred and sixty four, aud Of tbs
Independence Of the United States
the eighty ninth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
WILLIAM f. SEWARD, sec'y of State
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
Whrlsu ~

Do our friends Of the Indianapolis
Journal know that large and enlhusi-
astic Convention Of the Union men has
been held in this District; that the reso
lutions passed were square up to the
mark and perfectly outspoken in their
sentiments, on the right side; that Col.
Cyrus VI. Allen was nominated for Con.
gress, and that the prospects are very
bright2 If the Journal has noticed
these circumstances, we have not seen
the notice The names of all the Con
gressional candidates have been put up
at the head Of the editorial columns es
fast as the nominations were made, vet
week has passed since Col Allen was
nominated, and no hint Of the fact vet
in the Journal This results, doubtless,
from an oversight. Gentlemen Of the
Journal the First District is still in In.
diana if it is cursed with Copperhead.
ism. Don't shove us off into the Con.
federaey rOleas raleas if you please.
We claim to belong yet to q" the land oil
the free"
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
OFFICIAL.
By the President qfhe United States
A Proclamation.


WHEREAS, The Senate and House of
Representatives, at their last session.
adopted a Concurrent Resolution, which
was approved on the second day of july
instant, and which was in the words fol-
lowing, namely:
That the President Of the United
States be requested to appoint day of
humiliation and prayer by the people Of
the United States; that he request his
constitutional advisers at the head of the
Executive departments, to unite with
him as Chief Magistruts of the nation,
at the city of Washington, and the mem
bers OF Congress, and all magistrates. NIL
civil, military and naval officers. all sol
diers, sailors and marines, with all Ioval
and iaw-sbiding people. to convene at
their usual places of worship, or wher-
ever they may be, TO confess and to re-
pent of their manifold sins; TO implore
the compassion aud forgiveness of the
Almighty, that, if consistent with His
will, the existing rebellion nav be speed.
lily suppressed, and the supremacy of the
Constitution and laws of the Uaited
States may be established throughout all
the States; 20 implore Him, as the Su-
preme Ruler of the World, not to destroy
us as people, nor suffer US to be de
stroyed by the hostility or connivance of
other nations, or by obstinate adhesion
to our own eounsels, which NAV be in
conflict with His eternal purposes. and
to implore Him to snlighten the mind of
the nation 80 know and do His win.
humbly believing that it is in accordance
with His will that our place should be
maintained as united people among
the family Of nations; to iulplore Him
! to grant to our armed defenders and the
masses of the people that courage, power
of existence and endurance necessary
to secure the result; to implors Him in
His infinite goodness to soften the hearts.
enlighten the minds, and quicken the
/ eonsciences of those in rebellion, that
they may lay down their arms end speed
ily return to their allegiance to the Uni
ted States; that they may not be utterly
destroyed; that the effusion of blood NAV
be stayed, and that unity and fraternity
may be restored, and peace established
throughout all our borders
Now, therefore, l, Abraham Lincoln,
President of the United States, cordially
eoneurrlng with the Congress of the
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
MUSICAL.
FOR SALE.

UAvING permanently located In Cincinnati,
III aud thinking We employ eur means in
our business 10 a geod advantage, We oifer for sale
the following very desirable property In Evans
willie, Indiana:
Ths large two story brick. metal-roof Ware
house. SO siantialiy built. with lee cellar cisern.
sc &C being IS ~ I35 fret, fronting on Locust
street and extending from Fifh or Canal street 70
Durham street. Priee So 500.
The Brick Smoke-hoHse and Pork House on lot
Nc l. sub. Il. 90, De, corner Locust and Duu-
han street Price 81 500 We would also sell the
Pork House fixtures including Kettles. Lard
Press and Trouehs, Clearsrs, &C.
.ots Nos an 3. sub lot 200 y. E., being 70
feet front on MAi &et street, With the wooden
sheds thereon. Prizes SEQ co each.
The undivided one nslfof the frame WaFshoRss
on lets aud in Block 2s, T. T., being IS By I3a
feet aud running taroush FROM Canal to Church
street Price 81 COO
Lot No 6, block 2s, E E, adjoining the above
nov enclosed. Aad can BE used as Salt Yard
Price $3.50 90.
Lot No 6, block 30. +. z, very dssirsblr
residence building iot on Chestnut street. Pics
$500 O..
Ifnot sold before Wednesday July 27th, I5o4
the above viii be offered az public auetion.
Terms Cash-title undispufabfe. Possession
will he given Immediately. Address
FcsTER BROTHERS,
No. q, West Second ST., Cincinnati, o.
Or apply TO GELD COPELAND, ESQ. Banker,
Evansville, Indiana
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04

Ksthalrun q ff,.- the Greek word "Kathro. 'Sr
"kutheire.' - Isl, las to cleanse. rrjasinate and
rsstore. fhis sstls'y Is what its name signifies.
Fer puseryins restoring and heautifylng the
human hair Il Is TIE most FemAIka able preparation
Do the world. II Is again owned and put up BY
the original proprietor, and Is NOW made with the
same care, skin and attention which gave u .
sale Of over one milliou bottles per annum.
Il Is moat delightful Hair Dressing.
Il eradioates seurf and dandrun
II keeps the head cool and clean.
Il makes the hair, rich, soft aud glossy.
II prevents the hair from falling OF and turn.
ing gray.
a II restores hair upon bald heads.
Any lady or gentleman who values beautiful
hsai ofhaiT sheald nse Lyons Kathalron. II ls
known and "a 81 throughout the elvilssd world.
sold BY eli respectable dealers
DEMAs 5 BARNES co. New York.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
o. S. MARsHAL's SALE.

United States Marshsfs Sale.
ny VIRTUE OF A WRIT or VENDTTIOEI
ID exponas 10 me directed from TIE Ciert once
of the United States District Court for the dis
triet Of Indiana, l viii, on
THURSDAY, THE 4th DAY or AUGUST, ls64,
Between the hours Of 10 o'clock A. n and o'clock
P n CT said day. at the Warehouse Of Mes.rs.
George Foster 3 Co, in the city Of Evansville,
Yanderhurgh county, Indiana, offer for sale az
pablo auction
TWO HOGSHEADS OF TOBACCO,
Marked W.R &B, numbered y ard 3. the same
having been eondemned As forfeited 70 the United
SFases and the Marshal or3srsd by the Court 70
sell the same.
D C. ROSE, U. s Marshal.
BYT. s BysEIow, Deputy.
July 2lst, lisa augl-4t3
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04

s T.-lS60.-X.
Persons -srussry habits trOu blsd with
weakness. ls-- r.,i palpitation of the heart, lack
Of appetite DISTRESS after eating, torpid liver.
eonsiipasi.s', deserve to suffer. IL they will net
Try the celebrated
PLANTATION BITTERs.
~h'eh aro nov recommended by the highest medi-
Cd authorities, and warranted TO produce an in-
sedsais beneficial seses- They are exceedingly
agreeable, er.ee.ly pure. and must superoeed all
ether toHies waesv healthy. gentle sii mulent l.
requirca.
They purity, strengthen AID invigOrats.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an an tidote to change Of water and
diet.
They overcome the Effects Ct dissipation and
late hours.
They strengthen tho system and sniivsn the
the mind
They prevent niAsmaiie and Intermittent g.
vers.
TAsy purify the breath and Asidlty Of the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
Theyeara Disrrhea and Cholera Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous
Headache.
They make the weak strsng, the languia bril-
liant. and are exhausted natures great restOrsr.
They are composed Of the celebrated Calsaya barb,
viateTgreen, sassafrAs, reefs aud herbs, all pre-
served in perfectly pure st Croiz rum. Fer par
tiouiars, SEQ circulars and testimonials around
zach bottle.
Beware Of impostors. Examine every bottle.
See that lt has our private U. S. Stamp unmHtl-
lated over the cork, with plantation scene. and
oEr sigusture hns steel plate side label. See
that our bottle is not re-alied with spurious and
4 a.le,eriaus stnT Any person pretending to sell
! Plantation Bitters bxeAe gallon in hulk, is an
iapsaier Any person Initiating this hsttle, or
saliine say other material thsreia, whsthsF called
Plantation Bitters or nsl, Is seriminAl nader the
! U. $, s-sw. AID will be 80 prosecuted BY rs. We
slr--sy have our eye on several parties rs-eiline
oar bosiles, &e., Who will succeed In getting
thessscives into close quarters. The demand fol
1 BRAKES Plantation hittsrs from ladies. clergy
men, sasgehEnts, &C, is ineredisis. The simple
trial 81 bottle Is the evidence We present Of tibet
worth and superiority, They are seld by all re
spsotabic druggists, Erooers, physicians, hotels,
saloons, steamboats,, and country stores.
P. Il. DRAKE co.
No e02 Broadway, NY.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
DANCING.
C. Z. H0LFELDER'S
DANCING ACADEMY

fTsHANKIXG OUR NUMEROUS FRIKNDS
i for their liberal support ard patronage OF ii e
above named academy, and believing that con
tinuancs Of our inst rucfions Oh =. the light ian
tastic toe IS desired, We take this method Of la
forming the public Of Evansville that w. ar noE
about starting new dancing class 18th the IL
tsnfioH ca giving thorough Instructions in Amerl-
can, Frsnch, and German dances. Those desiring
70 join will have al Opportunity Of registering
their names until next Wednesday BY calling II
orr residence, corn-r Of FIRST and Pine stls.4s f
At Mozart Hal. HOLFELDER sEFgANN
jyZ9-4td
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04

CINCINNATI, Aug. S-Gen. Hooker left
here last night for Washington The
Commercial says that his retira,,srt
from the army resulted from fe.linT On
his part, that there was indignitv SoDa
him, by the appointment of Howard to
succeed Mcpherson.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
MUSICAL.
sTRAYED OR STOLEN

L'Roa THE SUBSCRIBER. LIVING IN IA
II cobsyDie on tee loth day Of June, isGt, =
two yceT old bay mare Colt, iittls white oa both
q her hind legs, white streak in her f1Frhe a.,
and littls on II hrI fore feet and very large
Of her sgs-hEs the appearance VI three year old.
Any infoTmation cor earning the Colt, or her de-
livery g me at my feaiaencs, will be iibsraily re-
warded
"a dim JOHN TOHELL.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04

Nav YORK, Aug. Both the Tribune
and Uorlds Washington specials init
mate that Hooker will succeed Meade.
,,,!. ne Time $ Washington Special says:
E.94o Sells, late Secretary of the State
Q! IOWA. has been appointed Third Au-
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
FOR SALE.

A FRAME HOUSE VIII THREE ROOMS
n conveniently located. For further pRrticu-
lars enquire u A. Wilson, at Goldman, berry,
Cos, corner Of First and s. camore streets.
jy2s-twd
LNOR SALE. N GOODsELL TOWN, FIVE
improvements tNo-siory brick building COM
tanning eight rooms. kitchen. cellar, aud two
Torches, good ciafsrn stable, and sheds for
carriage and wood two acres ~ orchard Of choice
grated fruit trees, Of apples, pears, peaches.
guinces. cherries, and small Fruit, aud other
shrubhery; two acres ia meadow. For further
particulars enquire n Schroeder Lemche = 7 gbao.
90 store. ly-zw
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
Cultivation.

J. - -, having been elected
TO the office Of --, for the ensuing
term, do solemnly swear in the presence
Of these witnesses, to support the Con-
stitutioa and Laws of the o. 5. L., to
obey all rightful orders Of my immediate
G. Com, and the S. Com, and perform
the duties Of -, to the best Of my
ability; 50 help me God. Amen.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
River and Hsnth.r.

CINCINNATI, Aug. S.-The river has
fallen one inch. Weather clear Their
mometer So, barometer 29' So
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04

the Com. I. shall PROFOUND to each the
following questions:
Com. T.-Having been duly elected
10 the Office of -, do you accept
the position to which you have been as
signed?
Anal do.
Com. T.-Brothers, are you content
with the choice you have made Of -
Ans-We are.
The Com. T, will then administer the
following oath Of Office to each, beginning
at the highest, and declare them duly
qualified to enter upon their respective
duties
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04

0hN " = FNNNVA BALM
This Il the most delightful aad extraordinary
article ever discovered, u changes the sun burnt
iaos and hands to peary satin texture Of raviuh
Ing beauty, impsrtng the marble purity Of youth =.
aud the disHess appearance inviting in the city
hello Of fashion. u removes tan, ffecklez, pin.
lss and roughnsss from the skin. leaving The eom-
Flexion fresh, transparent aud smooth. II con-
tslns no material Injurious to the skin. Patron-
izsd BY Actresses aud Opera Singers. II IL What
every lady should have Sold everywhere.
Prepared by W. Y. HaFsn, Troy, NY.
Address all orders t.
DEaAs 5. BARNES a Co. New York.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
TAKEN UP.

A YELLOW COW. WITH SOME WHITE
n spots, supposed 20 h. aheut twelve years old,
with a swallows fork OF notch DOT Of hsfcar; aisa.
a dark red calf, about cue year old-no marks.
The owner recover then ~ enquifing Of
Thomas Elliott, Biua Grsfr. iyZg-1wda
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
FOR SALE.


A FIRST CLASS AMsRoTYPE CAR. Enquire
Nat WHcax's Car, corner Main ans Fuurih
Streets lanx4-dtd Times copy.
A FINE TwO-sTORY FRAME HOUSE, cos.
II taining eight 70 ms, good CELLAR and a larg
stable, The house Il nearly new
Ensaire AZ thisoaics, lsugiaiv
pOILEg AND ENGINE FOR SALE We have
ID for sale cheap, No. Boiler, twenty-afxs feet
IN length, forty or forty-two iaehes in diameter,
weighing about 1000 pounds has been 20 ne
few months, made for aud accepted b. Gsv-
SeFnment. The Engine is about eIEhtesn house,
power and needs repairs. We all sell
Boiler and Engins together or separately.
Address, nAuGHERTY GPIcKENs.
aas'dzs. sm'hlaHd' BY.
LINE RESIDENCE FoR SALE. tn. spIsn
dir residence and grounds Of the late II. ?. Cas-
se!berTy, rely located Ia tina immediate vicinity
OF ut. Vernon, Indiana are offered 20 purchassrs
AZ private sale. The gr1uuts c8htAln abnuf savsa
acres, and the promises are In complete Tspair
Persons dssir9ua Of purehssing one Of ths hand
soonest places Ia soIth-rn Indiana are Fefsrred -
NJ. SPENCER, Esq Mt. Vsrnou or
aust
4 80. MICH cow FOR particulars ga
Z \ qulre % u. Kelsey, Chestnut street between
sixth aud seventh.
GOOD SEASONED woOD.-~THosE DEsIR-
VI Ing 70 lay 10 their supply fer the sinter will
do well to call early as John kasehs Grocery cor
usr Of Vine aHd Sixth streets.
aagi-imd
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
K. Ii Here reads Isaih, chapter TX
VERBS IA to 10, inclusive.
scHEDUIE H
K. G. CO [IKsrRUcTs.
IT, DEGREE OF SECOND CON
CLAVE.
<. 6. g [IssrRUoTs. ]
NJ E K o. S. 1

" z. K .. >. D.
MEX. C. W.-Who cometh? Ad-
vance
K.C.-A true K, who having been du-
" elected thereto, desires induction IN
the 1t I. of our most excellent o.
MEX. c. VT is well. Let him
present himself in our chosen attitude Of
invocation.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
1Le 1aita 3allsaaL

FOR PREsIDENr IN 1861
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
FOR vIcE-PREsIDENr
ANDREW JOHNSON,
OF Tennessee.
subject the decision Of tbs People at the Polls
For Congress, 1st District,
COL. CYRUS III. ALLEN,
OF Knox County.
Union State Ticket.
For GoEe7soT,
OLIVER P. MORTON,
or wATsE.
For Lieu. Govevnor,
COL. CONRAD BAKER,
or yAsDEEEHEGH.
Yor Secretary Of STATE,
NELSON TRUsLER, Of Fayetss.
Tor ARdRor ef ssafs,
THOMAS B. MCCARTHY, Of Wabash.
For Treasurer Of STATE,
JOHN l. MORRISON, Of Washington.
T. Foy AaorH>g- Ge1eral,
DELAEA Y. wILLIAMsON, Of Putnam
For Ci9E Of he Supreme Court,
GEN. LAZ. NOBLE, OF Knox,
| For Reporter Of Supreme Court,
col. BEN. HARRIsoS, Of Marion.
For sugrssse Jidqea
| lst Dlstriet--JAs s. FRAZER. OF Eosciusko.
/ ~ Distrlef-JEuu 7. ELLIOTT, of Henry.
/ "a Districs-CHAs. A. RAY, q Marion.
| fth D3strict--ROBT. G. GREGORY, Tippecanoe.
For Ssperiafendsra IF Public Tassyiaotio@,
PROF. GEORGE w. Hoss, Of Marion.
ron FLKofoEs At LARGE.
David Gooding. q Hancock.
Richarj W Thompson, Of Yigo.
FoE STATE ErecToRs
lat Districs--James O. Denny, Of Knox.
John <. Hauehland, Of spencer.
"a District-eyrus 4. Nixon, 81 CLARK
Frauds Westrr o. Lagrange.
Sd Bistrict-Hcury r. Pritehara, Of Bart hoio-
Madison Evans, II Lawrence.
9Th DistTct-Leonidas sexton. 81 Bush.
G. v. Kyger, o. Ffahkiin.
9Th District--BeAj. ! Claypooi, Of Fayette.
Joshua II Mellett. u Henry.
9th Distriet-J J. Wright, Of Morgan.
J. y. hfeeHf 81 FEffhF.
7th Distributions Osborn at Putnam.
Thomas n Rice, Of Parke.
sth Dlstrict-R. p Davidson. Of TipPaeano4.
Eeni Gregory Of Warren.
9th Dlstrict-Jafnea y Bsiford, Of White.
Aaron Gnerney. Of Porter.
10th DISTRICT. X. Dickinson, of Dekalb.
HaIet Kilhourns, Of Eikhart.
18th Distriet-J0hn N Mallaes. Of Grant.
James NJ Templer, Of Jay.
Union FXeeastve Committee, LIST
District.
D4eiess.-JoHs VS. TRsEs, principals;
W. =. THoHFsIs, contingent.
DtJofs.-JoHs MAxx. principal;
EEyEsr PIcKHARnr, contingent
Gbaoa.--N. b FRYScH, principal.
JAMS T. EHHaEE contingent.
Kaor -MILroN 2 GHEK, PRINCIPAL
JAMS T. PhTcHnTr contingent.
| Afarfla LEWIS Bsooss. prncipai;
MCCALL RgILIr. contingent.
Pike.--GoobLFTF MoEgGS, principal;
r. O. HAaNoSo, contingent
Poaey. --IoHS A. MAvN, principal;
=. J RoarHs contingent.
speaesr.-JAMgs FARtEY, principal;
/ X. 7. kRncnEVaL, contingent.
Vaaderbprgh-A 1eHssoS, principal
| JAHgs H. McNEHLT, contingent
Wariek.-JoHS b. HASnr, principal;
! = y. HunsFEFu, contingent.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
SCHEDULE G.
III. DEGREE OF FIRST CONCLAVE

K G W-Who cometh z

K.C. WHO cometh 2
x. CA worthy Fellow Of the O. s.
L., who having been duly elected, de-
sires induction into the l. 7. Of our o.
X. C. W.T. is well. His desire shall
be gratifed, but it is nay duty first to
submit TO him the lesson Of the l. T, aud
then to demand Of him solemn obliga-
ton, giving him assurance that such OBJ
legation requires Of him nothing incon-
sistent with hrs duty to God, 10 his coun-
try, to his family, or to himself
I. g. L., with this assurance art thou
content7
Ans.-I am.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04
ObH0aHOn.

/, -, in the presence Of God and
these NJ E. Ks, do solemnly swear, that
/ will never reveal, or make known, di-
rectly or indirectly, anything whatever,
pertaining to the VI. Z. K o. S. l.;
neither will indicate, by word or init
nation, anything Of, or concerning the
same, except to brother thereof, whom
shall have first duly proved. do fur
Their swear, that will at all times, and
in all places, yield promp! and implicit
obedience, to the utmost Of my ability,
without remonstrance, hesitation or de
lay, any and every mandate, order or re
quest Of my immediate VI. f g. G., in
sill things touching the purposes Of the
o. s. l. and TO defend the principles
thereof. when assailed in my own Stale
or country, in whatsoever capacity may
be assigned me by authority Of our o.,
and / do Fl rt1sr swear, that | will never
induct, or consent TO the induction of
any person into the 1T Z, until he shall
have first been approved by at least
thirteen NJ Il X s, whether in or out OF
c. To all and singular the foregoing,
do solemnly swear, with full knowledge
and my assent that the penalty for any
violation Of any part thereof shall be
whatsoever may De decrevd by the @. {
| S. and approved by the s. CO S L.
So help me Godl Amen
X & CT IngtFucta
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-04

4 FIRST CLASS AMsR0TYPE CAR Enquire
Hat WHcox's Car, corner Main ana Fourth
Streets angf-1id. Times copy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-08
EROu TIE KALLRY.

Tie SaUnton Spectator ih1ks it likely that ouriOrc's
vii ,e:urn the comp meBt Of AveIis late rad on the
Vi GINA ad Tennessee R,rold in quarter they least
exec. That paper lesIss that Gen. Imboden has hs
pre- ent headquarters in Winchester, and thai Gen.
Rcssers br gsde Of c.vary has gene 10 MartusSurg-
If the lc,meut feather Goes not prevent We may e1-
poet some news Of interest from that section In short
time
Persons WHO arr we'd here By last evenings train
from stanton, r5por:ed that Gn. ElIy had caP'u ed
number Of prisoners and large amount Of property.
We were unable 70 learn the particulars.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-08
CAPTURE oE A SUPPLY Train Sr GAN. WHxELKR-

CAPTURE CT SUPPLY Train Sr GAN. WHKELER-
General Thonas sent the following official despatch frC
Chattanooga, tie 29Lh ult, to Gen. Halleck
Coorel Long of the Fourth Ohio Cavalry, command.
ing the second division of cavalry, reports from Cal
houD Tenn. December 2S that the rebsl Gen. Wheeler
With thou,a two hundred, or ore thousand Ave
hundred cavalry and N united infantry, attacked Col
Liebert and captured supply train from attanoog4
for Rockville, about 10 o'clock this morning, at Charles
too, on the south bank Of the HiaWss:ee.
Toe tran escort had reached the encampment at
Charleston last night ard Colonel Leberts skim: AcIs
we're wholly g'ged with the enemy this nlyru G. be-
re Clone, Lug appiised OF thsir approach. He
mn edstely moved the small force fer duty in his camp
lat the tine one hundred aud fifty men and crossed to
Gel Lieberts support The rebels shortly afterwards
gave way, Col Lorg pursu ng them closely
Discovering portion OF their free cut or on the
right, he charged them with sabres, completely denol.
ishing and scattering them 10 great coaiusien aud in
every direction. Several of tie eremy, number not
known were killed and wounded. 0,e hundred AZ
tSenty-Ons gTscner5 we're captured, including five com.
nissioned cfcers.
The main rebel column fed and was pursued for Ave
miles the d lon road and when s: seen was fleeing
psecipitaIely
Co. Longs less one man slightly wounded.
The officer in command of the Courier Station at
Cleveland also reports at he attacked early this
nOrnrg, December rs, by force Of ole bundled reb-
tlI. he dove them away