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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24
Detailed Statement Of General Grants

General Grants losses were suffered as
follows From the 4thof May until his
army had reached the James river on the
18th of June, $4,000 men, including the
battles near theRapidan, the battles on
the Pc, the battles near SpOttsylvania,
the battles on the North Anna, the
battles at Coal Harbor, and the battles on
the Chickahominy. The appalling
slaughter of these battles cannot have
been forgotten by the readers of the
World 1t was understood, both by the
administration and by General Grant,
that the rebel army was to be attacked
and defeated; and the most desperate
efforts were made to accomplish this end,
regardless of the sacrifice of life which
they involved From the 14th of June
to the 3lst of July the losses were thirty
thousand men, of which one-half perish
ed from sickness, as the records of the
surgeon general of the army will show
During this period the army occupied a
position in front of Petersburg; and this
period included the terrible battles con-
seuuent on the assault on the
outer works of that place made on
the 18th, 10th, 18th and 18th Of June; the
battle near Reams station on the 22d OF
June, in which General Hancock's corps
came very near being cut off from the
remainder of the army, and suffered ter
ribly; and the explosion Of the mine and
the assault that followed it, on the 3Oth
of July. From the 1st to the 9th Of Au-
gust, the losses were 25, 900 men, half OF
them new recruits, from sickness; men
who had not yet become accustomed to
the deadly malaria of the swamps around
Petersburg This period includes the
battles of August 18th and 18th on the
north side of the James river, when the
Second and Tenth corps were ordered to
march from Malvern Hill as far toward
Richmond as they could (thirty thousand
splendid troops were engaged in this
abortive attempt), and the battles on the
Weldon railroad on the 18th, 18th, 2lst
and 25th of August. From the 28th OF
August to the 3lst of October, period
of more than two months, the losses were
twenty thousand men. This period in
cludes the battles of September Goth and
30th, on the north side of the james
river, when the public were informed
that General Birney was marching on
to Richmond;" the battle of October 3lst
in which the cOnfederates there attacked
Birney and Ord and the battles of Octo
Der 7th and 9th. During the month OF
November, and up to December 18th, the
losses have somewhat exceeded five thou
sand men. This makes up the total Of
one hundred and sixty thousand men
and does not include those men whose
terms of service have expired, and who
| have gone home ..''
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24
Pre.en, Disposition Of Federal Army
Men

General Grants army, ON the James river l5O, 600
General Sherman's army, near Savannah. 60 100
Army of General Thomas at Nashville, as
: reinforced. ....................... 5000
on the line of the Upper Potomac and Bal
timore and Ohio railroad. .......-..-.--.. 25 900
In and near Louisiana ........ 20 900
At and near Washington and Baltimore 20 900
In Missouri and Arkansas s............ Is 900
IN fhe coast of South Carolina -. :. 5000
In Eastern Tennessee 10 900
In the Indian Territory l2 600
IN the Pacific coast 10 900
In and near Florida ..--.. 5000
IN tbe northern cities and States Is 600
In hospitals --.. : $1,000
Total 500 900
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS of thslcity clos
ID yesterdays and y5and teaaehsrss and pupils
will now enjoy holiday vacation
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24
Disposition Of the Federal Forces q
the Besini 4 Of the Campaign.

The GOO. 900 effective troops at the be-
ginning of the campaigns OF 1854 were
disposed as follows:
General Grant had, including those unGei
Generals Smith and Gilmore on the james nv
OF, and those CO.. IIa,s 900 900
ID the SnenAnuoan .... 100 900
sherman nau1 t;naton there were 40 600
General Banks in Louisiana had So SS0
In Kentucky and Tennessee there were az 3e 0OS
In Missouri and Arkansas there were, '''000
On the line of the Upper Potomac anu ILL o. ooo
: western Virginia. Ok 0Oo
On the Mississippi river there were .s @''o''
At Charleston and on the coast Oh sou'n ,s ooo
At Fortress Monroe, Nori0lA Ne.' 49, ... 10, 900
In North Carolina there were ,-.v---r ~ SS
On the Pacific coast there were N mn
IN the Indian territory there were'.-'''' 1000 S0OO
IN Florida there were 4, - ..ara A0 lOo
At various points in the North there "efo ~tY-T
o.., available force of the North in Aprns so, ooo
I 1854 - - y 4 y
u 3
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. 90. The demand for
Gold is dull, both for export and specu-
lation, prices weak at 22a2 22i.
The sWashihg gton Republican, of last
evening says the government Is informed
that Breckenridge 10 1ying;before Stone
man, and that we are pressing his rear
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24

The Union ladies Of sWinchestsr. 9 few
days ago. presented q beautiful flag to
Maj Gen. Sheridan - -.-.. "
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. g23-The steamer
Thos. A. Scott, from. New Orleans, 14th,
has arrived Among her passengers are
Colonels Sherman, Baker and Bowers,
and Captains Nicholson sLoring and
Adams
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24
GENERALsT THOMAS.
Hoodover the Columbia R. R,
The Losses in the Campaign.
The lRebeI Retreat fromE
Effss Effifssrsss, bis;pa.Sf.l Y i

\ The Times has Especial from FRANKLIN,
Tennessee, which says the rebel retreat
from Franklin to Duck river beggars all
description. Hood told his corps com
manders to- get off the best way they
could with their commands. The rebel
army is now beyond the Columbia rail-
road, which is but little impaired, and
trains run to Spring Hill. Telegraphic
communication is allright i'm all direc-
tions. i.Johnsonville was not destroyed.
The rebel loss during the campaign is
II 900 men, 50 cannon and Is general OF
ficers. The number killed at Franklin
is ] 400, wounded !, 300, and ,0VO prison
era. Before Nashville and the retreat to
Columbia 5000 killed and wounded and
5000 prisoners. The Union loss at Frank
lin were 1000, and before Nashville less
than 1900. The total Union loss will not
reach 1000, with two generals slightly
wounded. Hood has a pOntoOn above
the shoals on the Tennessee river, where
our gunboats cannot reach them Hood
marched on Franklin with 10000 men
and 65 peices of artillery. He will have
lost NEARLY hslfIof his mem u IL ;
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24
Tbomn, at Rutherford Hill on the 22d
Forrest Effects Juncture Win
Hood.
Press Dispatch.l

NASHVILLE, Dec. 23.-Latest ac-
counts from the front locate Gen. Thomas
headquarters at Rutherford Hill yester-
day morning, eight miles beyond Comm
bia, Since that time, our forcesy have
crossed Dnck fiyer and have moved to
point south of Columbia. Our cavalry
crossed Hunters ford below Columbia,
and dashed into the town, the enemy
meanwhile retreated without firing a
shot. We captured about fifty strag
glers. ..'" 'a' ''''. -. 80. :.
The rebel force was at last accounts at
Pulaski yesterday morning They are
probably some distance south OF that
place to-day. They are closely followed
by our ,cavairyI No. particulars OF the
damage to the town of Columbia by the
passage of two armies.
At least one third Of Hoods army are
without arms and equipments, every
thing which impedes their fight having
been thrown away Rebel deserters and
prisoners report the only effective corps
of Hoods arnyto be 8. d. Lees.
Forrest effected juncture with HOOD
at Columbia on Tuesday evening
River at a stand at 10 feet on the
shoals
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24

.;,oh,e force of the North in Aprh. %. oo,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24
What Progress Has Reen Made IN
Z .rsy ~ 1Se4s ~ - an FL 4

Total Confederate ferce- 25O, OoI
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-24

Total number of soldiers raised by the -. ~
Z North. - : - - AN0' w
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
Pursuit Of Ehe Rebel Invaders,
Battle imminent.
MIppLRrowN. ". AUG. l.

MIDDLRTowN, VA, Aug PA p, NJ
Our cavalry came up with the rear
guard Of the enemy at this place, early
this afternoon, and slight AkirmiShing
ensued in the town. Our infantry were
close to the heels of the rebel cavalry.
The enemy are now in line of battle op,
posite Cedar Greek and Staunton Pike,
between two and three miles distant.
They occupy high land, beyond which
are strong defenses of positions. They
have two lines of battle, half a mile
long. They, like US, have been severely
marched and being closely pressed, have
seized the opportunity Of securing this
position for rest.
STILL CEDAR CREEK, Aug 12-5 p. N.
Our skirmishers have Just crossed the
creek, and are now diminishing with the
enemy. Our own skirmisher and theirs
are plainly perceptible. The firing Is
moderately brisk. The enemy's Skin
mishers are just in the edge Of the woods
beyond Only portion Of their line Of
battle is visible on q distant hill, No
artillery firing has taken place
10 p. m.-The rebels now show
themselves on a distant ridge, where |
observed portion Of their line of battle
was seen before: They have opened upon
our skirmish line with two guns, which
are posted in admirable position, but
have done no damage. Skirmishing IS
still going on and getting lively. Our
artillery is just replying, Two prisoners
just captured say that Gordon's division
Of Ewells corps, is Immediately in our
front. They probably compose the rebe.
rear guard, and a decisive battle here
does not at present seem at all uncertain
AT o'clock, skirmishing still con
tinues.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
From the Army of she Potomac.

w ASHINGTON, aug. IA.
A letter from the Army Of the POto.
mac dated the 18th says
The Pennsylvania soldiers in General
CrawtOrd's division Of the 9th corps, in
response to a circular issued by him
Contributed over $1,000 in aid of the
Chambersburg sufferers. No doubt
other commanders will Immediately fol.
low his example.
Gen. Crawford has Withdrawn all
guards heretofore detailed from his di-
vision to protect families from the an
noyance Of stragglers in King George
County.
A deserter from the 8th Alabama, who
formerly lived in Massachusetts, and was
conscripted in the rebel service came
into our lines yesterday,
He says Kersham's division of Long
streets corps passed through Richmond
on its way to the valley accompanied by
a large ammunition train, and heard
prominent officers say that Lee had also
gone in that direction. He also reports
the enemy mining on cur front, twenty
men being detailed at q time to work
the heavy guns.
Firing was heard in the direction of
Gen, Buffers department this morn
ing,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
FROM SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Gen. Sheridan Pushing the
Rebels.
New YORK, Aug. IA.

New YORK, Aug, IA.
The Herald's correspondent near Mar
tinSburg the 18th, says that a deserter
reports that Gen. Lee and the rebel Sec
rotary of War recently visited Atlanta
and Beauregard was left in command.
A small force Of rebels to-day entered
Martinsburg and drove out our scouts
and refugee citizens. They took OFF all
merchandise and liquors.
The rebel regiments are becoming so
small that large number of them are
being consolidated.
The Heralds Cumberland correspond
ent of the 18th says that the rebels have
all left that section except McNeil'S rob
berS
1t IS asccrtained that McCausand in
tended to burn Cumberland and destroy
the railroad its entire length to the
Ohio river, and thence turn into the Kan
awha valley; but his defeat by Kelly pre-
vented
The Herald's Harrisburg correspond
cnt of the llth says that one of our col
umns encountered body Of rebels mov-
ing from Martinsburg, and a brisk fight
ensued and the rebels were whipped and
driven. Doubtful reports say we have
q force south Of the rebels,
The Heralds Harpers Ferry cores
pondence of the 18th says Sheridan had
advanced by way of Charlestown and
Berryville to Winchester Our cavalry
had some skirmishing with the enemy
ut yarloU, points. They came upon a
party of fifty rebels engaged threshing
grain and captured the whole squad.
Early was completely surprised by the
approach Of our armp and made but
little resistance. He found his position
thanked by Sheridan'a manuuyers aud
fell back during the night, having at,
tempted an artillery duel in the after
noon
Gen. Weber sent fifteen men into the
Shenandoah valley a faw days since to
take possession of O quantity of Snug
gled goods They secured the goods
but on their return We're attacked by
fifty of Mosebys men which they re
pulsed. and brought Of most Of the
goods.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
The Pirate TaIIahasae,

NEW 0Rk, aug. 70.
The pirate Tallahassee, which has lust
destroyed q number of vessels on our
coast, is an iron steamer, painted white,
with two smoke-stacks, two screws,
about two hundred and thirty feet in
length twentv feet beam, and draws
about nnt -yg Of water. Her name is
marked Tallahassee, OF London. 1864"
Her engineis marked -. 6, w. Dudgeon.
London" She is a fore and aft schooner
rugged, mounts three guns one small
one on the topgallant forecastle, a long
80 FOUNDER amidships, and 24-pounder
aft. She carries four waist boats. Her
crew consists OF about Qae hundred and
twenty persons, including officers. Men
of all nationalities are represented on
board, most of whom are said to be sol
diers fromLees army. She is said to have
run out OF Wilmington about six days
ago, without having been seen by any
of Admiral Lees blockaders. She has
quite quantity Of cotton on board to
protect,her boilers, and thee or four bar
rels Of turpentine on deck to be used in
firing vessels She is commanded by
John Taylor Wood confederate states
navy. The surgeon, Shepardson, says
he was one of the Chesapeake pirates.
Mr.. Hall is the boarding officer. The
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
From the Army OF the Potomac
A Terrible Calamity.
WASHINGTON

WAsHIEGToN, Aug. II.
A letter from City Point dated the
10th says,
About II O'Clock, yesterday. 4 noise
resembling the explosion Of a maga-
zine was heard at the headquarters OF
the Army OF the. Potomac, and many
surmises were INDUCED in as to the di-
rection from which it came. In the
afternoon, word came that a boat loaded
with ammunition, had exploded at City
Point, causing great loss of lie and
property.
On the correspondent of the Associat-
ed Press reaching the scene of the dis
aster, scene was presented which was
indescribabIe. Buildings had been de-
molished, tents blown down, and horses
killed ali round The depot building,
just completed is a mass Of ruins, while
the ground for hundred of yards was
covered with property of every descrip-
ton. The dead and wounded had been
extricated from the ruins and carried
back-the former for burial and the lat
ter to be sent to the hospital.
A boat loaded with several kinds of
ammunition was being unloaded by the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
The Rebels in Maryland Steamer
Attacked-The Captain Killed.
BALTTMORF Anr

BALTIMORE, Aug, IL.
While the U. S. steamer Reliance of
the revenue service, Capt. Thos. NJ. Dun
gan, was in Wycomit river, Northumber-
land county; yesterday afternoon, for the
purpose Of taking off the family of a
refugee, who were represented as being
there in starving condition, one of her
boats was attacked by large force Of
rebels on the shore, armed with rifles.
The Reliance opened on them with shell
and small arms, in the hope of driving
them from the works but after few
rounds had been fired, Capt DUNCAN fell
mOrtally wounded, and died in an hour.
The captain Of the pivot gun, Thos.
Roberts, was also severely wounded.
Firing was kept up on the Reliance un-
til the fire of the rebels was silenced,
and then turned down the river with a
loss Of her boats crew, CoxsWain G.
Wayers and four colored men. The body
Of Capt. DUNCAN arrived here this morn
ing.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
AHpAvy JoKK ON A REpEL NnwspA-

HEAVY JOKE ON A REBEL NEwsrA-
pER-A correspondent of the Cinncinna-
Il Commercial in giving description of
Gen. Rousseaus great raid, details the
following:
"On the 18th ult, the raiders arrived
at Ashville, having had the pleasure OF
diminishing most of the way, The Ash
vile Yidette, rebel sheet of no mean
circulation In Alabama, was just ready
to go to press. The boys in blue took
possession of the office, made the rebel
devils unlock the forms, when the ed
itorial column was distracted ana a
new one inserted in its stead. The first
editorial as prepared by the Yankees
announced the arrival of distinguished
gentlemen, Major General Rousseau and
staff! but it added that it was very
uncertain how long they would stay
The second editorial was a most wither-
ING satire on JEFF Davis and his cabinet,
denouncing them all as regulators,
scoundrels, devils and maleiactors, the
ohScouring of Goths and Vandals, Then
followed n brief summary of Union vic
tories. Persuaded by force of arms, the
rebel printers sullenly made up the
forms again, and then worked of the
paper as usual. As the Yankee editori-
ais were put under the rebel editors
name, it is thought he will be arrested
for publishing reasonable matter be-
fore he can possibly make an eXplana-
ton, for his paper was circulated and
his Office demolished"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18

The VERMONT TRooPs.-The St. AL
bans Messenger says that some time
since application was made to the Sec
rotary of War by Gov, Smith to have the
Vermont troops remain in the vicinity
Of Washington, for its defense during
the remainder of the present campaign,
in consideration of the extreme hard
service they had performed and as a fit
ting recognition Of their gallant con-
duct. To this application the Secretary
of War replied that the disposition of
the forces was in the province of Lieut..
Gen. Grant, but that he would recon-
mend the matter to his favorable con-
sideration. The Governor Immediately
wrote Lieut.. Gen. Grant urging his APP
plicatiOn, and has received a favorable
reply. Gen. Grant could not, of course,
make a definite promise, as the exigen-
Cies Of the service must determine the
disposition of the troops, but there is
little doubt but that the Vermont Brig
adc will be retained in the vicinity of
Washington during the present cam
paign.
On the 9th inst the Vermont Brigade
was at Harper's Ferry, and had orders
to proceed to Winchester
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18

crew are dressed in rags and tatters.
Some of them wear their pistols tied to
them with MANILA rope yarns. They
are hard looking set. The Chief En-
glneer says he is Boston man, or that
he was from Boston aud brought up in
that city. The last seen of the pirate
she was steering Southeast, with the
pilot-boat James Finch in tow as a
tender. All the officers and crews of
the vessels captured by the privateer
were paroled, and signed document
not to take up arms against the rebels
until regularly exchanged.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
The Rebel Consumption.

LOUISVILLE, aug. T.
The rebel Colonel Adams johnson has
issued a proclamation requiring all per
sons in the rebel department of South
ern Kentucky, between the ages of
eighteen and forty-fye, not lawfully ex-
empt. to report for confederate service
to their county towns, or the nearest
confederate camp thereto, by the 18th
inst, threatening a CONSUMPTION after
that date with all who do not comply
with the proclamation.
All quiet at Brandensburg.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18

REBEL LOSSES AT PETERSBURG ON July
30-The Petersburg correspondent of
the Richmond Sentinel of the Sd inst.
gives the following account of the
damage done to the rebels by the explo-
sion of the mine, and the subsequent as
sault at Petersburg, on Saturday, July
30th.
That this is not the only mine the
enemy are preparing, | have other evil
dence besides the statements of the pris-
Oners. hope the next time they at
tempt to spring one we will be better
prepared for them than we were be
fore.
The results of the fight are now bet
ter known. Our losses will foot up
about 1900, as follows Mahone's divis-
ion SANDERS, Mahones and Wright's
brigsdes), killed and wounded, about
$50 EliOt's South Carolina brigade,
which was a salient when the explosion
occurred, loses about 800 in killed and
wounded. Ransom, Cnngham and
Wise, who were under heavy artillery
firing, lose about 800 killed and wounded.
The enemy captured some 300 prisoners,
at least their officers so stated yesterday
under flag Of truce"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18

Tue Bounty, JUMPERS, 1t seems
that the four substitutes who escaped
near Shushan, on the line of the Rut-
land and Washington railroad few
nights ago, belonged to party Of TWEEN
ty-eight, who were from Malone on
their way to New York. Near Shushan
one Of the breaks dropped and so did
the four "subs" as soon as the train
stopped to repair damages, The guards
rushed after them, but the substitutes
made good their escape.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18
From Cairo----steamer F6rod Into.

CAIRO, Aug. IA.
The steamer Empress, from New Or
leans 9th, arrived here tonight She
was fred into on the afternoon Of the
10th, about q mile below Gaines land
ing bv masked rebel battery of SIX
twelve Founders, supported by a strong
force of cavalry, posted on the Arkansas
shore. Sixty shot and shell struck the
steamer, one Of the latter penetrating
her huh and bursting in her hold. The
rebels also poured in heavy fire OF
musketry, Kidding her upper works
She had about five hundred persons on
board, including about two hundred SICK
and discharged soldiers, besides some
fifty or sixty ladies and children. Flye
persons were killed and eleven wounded
Capt. Nalley, commander of the steamer
was killed while telling the pilot "neV'
er surrender" Portions Of her engine
were broken and disabled, and she com
menoed drifting towards the rebel oat-
teries. At this critical moment, gun,
boat No. appeared ON the scene, opeheu
fire on the rebels, and took the Empress
in tow to a place of safety. Her Gam
ages to a certain extent were repaired
The gunboat Ben conveyed her twenty,
five miles up the river The killed anu
wounded are mostly discharged soldiers
and belong to various regiments. LII
Siddons. of the 1st Indiana heavy ar,
tillery, is among the killed. None u
the women or the children were injured
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-18

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The car, coach
and omnibus building establishment of
Gilbert, Bush g. Co., successors to Ea-
ton, Gilbert & Co, o. Troy, was par
tally destroyed by fire on Saturday
morning. The office, car and coach
body shops, cabinet rooms, upholstery
department, paint shops, etc, were en-
tirely consumed the engine and ma
chine shops and freight-car shops were
saved. A little over half the whole es-
Establishment was MISUNDERSTANDING
ne~of Wagner's sleeping cars worth
$4,000, for the New York Central rail
way, which was to have been delivered
on the morning of the flre-thirteen fin
ished and fifteen incomplete horse. cars
for the New York avenue roads. thir-
teen passenger cars partly finished, for
the Hudson River, Troy and Boston,
and Atlantic and Great Western roads.
with ten freight cars for Cuba. From
one to two hundred thousand feet of
lumber was also destroyed. The total
loss is estimated at 100000, insured for
100000. . vi the fire is I'M
known, but there are strong suspicious
u iineendiarism.
The work of the firm will be continued
as far as possible, and will be entirely
resumed as soon as the buildings can be
reconstructed.