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THE LOSS OF GENERAL OFFICERS.

The loss Of able General officers in each army often.
times one Of the most serious they sustain Though
we have only very limited information regarding the rebel
losses the late battles yet compare the losses Of
the two armies 10 this respect, as follows:
THE NATIONAL ARMY. -
Kiikd-Maor Gen. sedgwick. of Connecticut; Brig.
Gems Wsdsworth and Rice, Of New York Stevenson, Of
Mass; Hayes, Of Pennsylvania. Total, s.
Wounded-Bng Gen. Torbert, Of New Jersey; Robin
son. of The Regular Army; Getty, Of the Webb Of
New York Baxter, Of Pennsylvania W. IL. Morris. Of
New York. Total, g
Captured-Brig Gems. Shaer, Seymour, and Crawford,
(reported)- Total number disabled, L. II. .s ....f
Gems Bartlett and Owens we're aso very slightly wound
ed they still at the head Of their brgades in the
field, they cannot be considered hors dn combat aD
l.sIfIsA y t THE REBEL ARMY. .h
Kiled-MAor Gen j. l.. b. Stuart, of Virginia; Brig.
Gems jenkins, OF South Carolina; j. M Jones, OF Vr-
ginia; l.. A. Stafford, Of Louisiana--4.
Wssnded--Leut Gen. Longstreet, OF Virginia; Major
Gen. Heth, Of Virginia Major Gen. Pickett OF Virginia
Brig. Gems. Pegrsn, Of Virginia; Walker, Of Virginia
Hays, Of Louisiana Bennine, Of Georgis-7.
Captsred-Msjor Gen. johnson and Brig Cen Geo III.
Stcuart, Of MsryIsnd2 Total number Of rebel general
oficeradissbled, IA.
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TUESDAY, MAY II, 1884.

In the SENATE petition was presented by Mr. SUM-
NER from Germans Of New York praying that the word
' whte" may be omitted from all laws o the qualification
Of citizens and voters in organizing the Territories &C.
1t was referred to the Committee on Territories
Mr. HENDERSON reported from the Committee on
Public Lands bin to extend the time in which States
may completes their selections Of swamp lands, and il
was passed 1t extends the time for two years from and
after the passage of the act a8
Mr.. CoNNEss called up the resolution authorizing
grant TO the State of California Of the lands en-
brsoinq the Msrposs or Big Tree Grove He explain
ed that the trees Of this grove the wonder Of the
world being from thirty to forty feet in diameter, and est-
mated 10 be three thousand years old The design 10
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MONDAY, MAY 16, 1864.

In the SENATE Mr. DAVIS called up his resolution rela-
tive to the alleged arrangement Of the President with
Generals Schenck and Blair for them to their
missions after placing them in his hands, in they
should think proper to leave their seats in Congress and
resume their military POSITIONS and declaring that such
arrangement twas in derogation of the Constitution
and not within the power OF the President and the Secre
tary of War, or either of them, to make" Mr.. WILSON
offered substitute for this resolution which in pream
BILE states the alleged facts of the case and then declares
that Frank p Blair the tender and acceptance OF his
resignation and by appearing, qualifying and becoming
member Of the House Of Representatives ceased to- be
major general 10 the volunteer service Of the United States
and not entitled to the rank aud emouments of that
Office" After considerable debate the original resolution
and substitute referred TO the Judiciary Committee
yeas "a, nays IL
The bill from The House to equsze the pay Of soldsrs
in the United States service was under consideration
during part OF the sitting The Senste committee had
reported it with sundry amendments the most important
Of which fixing the pay Of commissioned Off
at ranging from eighteen to thrtyour dosrs
per month according the branch Of the service to which
they are attached aud of the prvaes from sixteen
eighteen dollars per month This amendment adopted
The bill still pending at the hour Of adjournment
In the HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES, a resolution was
offered by Mr. DAWSON which proposed to declare that
in view Of the declaration OF the House in the session Of
1861 to the effect that the wsged with nen
ton of intei ference with the rights institutions Of the
States but for the supremacy of the Constitution and the
laws the President be required TO sue proclamation
offering exemption from dictation interference in the
reorganization Of the States, with general amnesty to
who by false oounses have been induced to engage
beou on condition that such State lay down it's
This resolution laid upon the tabeyeas 76 nays SO
On motion Of Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio, the Judiciary Commit
lee was directed to take into consideration the propety
Of reporting bill providing for the decion Of any ques-
tons which may arise to the regularity and authenticity
Of the returns Of the electoral votes for President aud Vice
President Of the United States, the right Of the persons
who cast the votes the n which they ought to be
counted and that such law provide for Jurisdiction
we'll the Of proceeding in case of real
troversy
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EUROPEAN NEWS.

by the arrival at Halifax Of the steamer Africa we have
English intelligence to the lst of May two days later than
previously received
GREAT BRITAIN.
In the House of Commons on the 2Sth of April
Sir GEO. GREY, in the absence of Lord Psmerston.
said in reply to sn inquiry by Mr. Hopwood that the Go
vernment had no intention whatever of proposing con-
ference on American affairs as In that conference ths
British Government quite certain the American Go
vernment would not concur. Y ..6
Mr. PEACOCK called attention to the case of the Tusca-
ioosa and criticized the action Of the Government in her
case He charged the Government with adopting the
views Of the Federal agents, and moved resolution
That the Instructions contained in the Duke of Newcas.
tss despatch Of the ath of November 1884, the Governor
OF the Cape OF Good Hope, which remains still unreyoked
are at variance with the principles of international law
The SoLICIToR GENERAL denied that the Tuscaloosa
had right to De treated ned vessel and in
slated that the Government bound to regard her as
an uncondemned prize they did not take this course
The Coufederaes would be able to take all their prizes into
British ports p defiance of the Queens proclamation
The ATTORNEY GENERAL made an elaborate speech in
deence of the Government He insisted that the nst1c-
ons to the Governor Of the Cape were strictly in accor
dance with international law although their Immediate OBJ
ect was to maintain the dignity and neutray Of the
try In the case OF the Tuscaloosa, she had unwnpy
entered the port and been seized through
of instuaOns the ouy proper and fair course was to re-
lease her,. 3##f @ rt
Speeches made on the opposite side by Mr. White
side, Mr.. Ephnsone, Sir HI. Cairns, and others who
charged ha Government with avorng the Federas at the
Finally The House divided with the following result:
For the resolution, IS; against it, 2I9 The Government
majority oi thirty four received with loud cheers
telegram from Egypt announces that the commission
in the matter Of the Aersey had finished its labor
and the commssoners would return London by May T.
THE DANISH WAR.
The Danes have evacuated Frederick, and withdrawn
to the Island of Funnen. They left many cannon behind
The Prussians took possession Of Frederick.
s stated that the senate Of Bremen had been informed
by the Danish Government that the Danish war vessels
had been instructed not to moles any German steamers
carrying United States mails This decision is principally
owing tn representations made at Copenhagen by the
United States Government German steamers will there
fore continue to run without moestston to and from New
York.
Austria sending powerful naval force to the Bal
tic. The English channel feet has been ordered the
Downs, and it's future movements will depend upon ope
raons in Denmark and the Baltic The rebel loan ad-
vanced the Of the disaster Of Gen. Banks on the
Red river.
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THE BLOCKADE OF WILMINGTON.
Night Attack Ly Rebel Ton-clad.
Correspondence Of the Nep York Herald.


OFF NEW INLET, IN. CT MAY Z, 1864
On the night Of the 9th instant seven o'clock
the rebel ironcd North Carolina out under cover Of
the darkness and attacked the United States steamer Nan
semond, with the evident purpose Of running her down.
The intention discerned in time to avoid her, we
narrowly escaped being injured from her shot ard she'll
The Nansemond fred several shots at her but owing
the light calibre Of her guns they had effect the
rebel ironclad Our vessel made signals to the fleet of
approaching danger Several vessels whose station was
convenient stood for the scene thinking blockade
runner trying to escape.
At nine p. M. the steamer Britannia saw her aud
opened FIRE upon her. which the rebel returned
without however INJECTING any damage to the Britannia
The night very dark nd could not see greater
distance than fifty yards Off At daylight the rebel Nom
tor was discovered by the steamer Howqus four and
three quarter miles off shore close by and steering direct
for her The latter immediately opened fire. striking her
four times the shot Rlancng off her like One shell
from the iron clad rcochetted and passed through the
smokestack of the Howqua At daylight, the whole of
the fleet coming up TO the scene OF action the ronclad
put for the bar fast possible accompanied by four
wooden VESSELS all arm d with heavy guns. The rebels
received hot tion from Fort Fisher they passed
The wooden vessels which accompanied her out
doubt we're intended to tow her captures to Wilmogon
aud without inf citing damage, comparatively speaking,
to any OF the feet of small Runboats.
The North Carolina has five guns in all inside her roof,
and to all appearance is very formidable vessel.
She has guu each end of the roof and three n mid
ships the latter be worked either sde. The guns
the bow and stern be used broadsdes bringing
at one discharge five guns on side II necessary The
ronclad Raleigh aground in the river little shove Fort
Fisher, and doubt will get of with the next high tdes
The two vessels intended TO out together and
if they had great deaf of saster might have resulted
fleet, consisting at present of but small class Of
ses with exception, and she ten miles off during
the attack.
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CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.


In the Senate bill was reported by Mr. SPRAGUE,
from the Committee Commerce. TO establish port of
entry st Washington On motion of Mr.. GRIMES the bill
to estabsh homs Of the frendless n the District Of CO.
luba taken from the table aud recommitted to the
Committee on the District s .a,.. Fl. u a ..tH
On motion OF Mr.. WILSON a resolution was adopted
directing the Secretary of War to furnish the Senate with
list Of a the general officers Of the regular and voun.
tser service who have into commission by the pre-
sent otherwise with their place of BIRTH and stat
Ing ao all changes that have been made and the resig
natiODs dismssas deaths, rmatons by the Sc
nate. &c.
Mr. HARLAN called up the bill further to preserve the
purity Of elections and guard against the abuse Of the cleo
vefrsnchse by registration Of electors for the city Of
Washington, the effect of which would be to confer
negroes the right of voting in this city When this bill
last under consideration Mr. CowAN moved to amend
by inserting the word white before citizen ofthe Uni
ted States, designating who to be voters For mis-
amendment Mr.. MORRILL, suggested substitute to the
effect that all citizens Of the United States who have
nhabtaots of the city for year and resident of the
particular locality where he proposes 10 vote for three
months next preceding the election and who have been
assessed liable to be assessed having able
tate, and who read and write with facility, shall be
given the rights of electors. Mr. MORRILL, remarked
that these the only qualifications he would exact.
Mr.. CoWAN said that while this amendment would make
the bill less Objectionable, it would leave it in shape
pugnant to him. and he believed to the Of this
community it would yet give the negroes the right of
suffrage Mr. TEN EYcK opposed the bill and supported
the amendment of Mr.. CowAN He pictured the evils to
flow from the ntrorctou of this distrnctng subject at
this time, when thousands Of young men falling
in battles Mr. WILEY alec opposed the bill Mr.. SUM-
NER defended it. Mr.. CowAN replied at length
and without dsposng of the subject the Senate
ton of Mr.. WILSON, went into Executive session.
The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, resumed the COR
sideraton Of the bill to give homesteads to soldiers and
sailors without regard to color forfeited conscatsd
lands in insurrsconary States. Mr. JULIAN of Indiana,
made speech in support of the b and followed by
Mr.. HGBY of California; the side after which
the bill was passsdyeas rs, nays Ga The House then
proceeded to the consideration of the Raran and Della.
Bay Railroad bill. Messrs. PENDLEToN and KER.
NAN spoke against it, and Mr. ScHENCK in its favor
after which substitute for the bill passed 1t pro-
vdes that every railroad which is operated by steam may
be employed for carrying all freight travellers, Govern
men supplies and troops from State to another and
shall receive compensation therefor The House then ad
journed.
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Toronto paper gives this item TO illustrate the rate Of
Canadian progress In 1549 the county Of Bruce was
wilderness In 1860 the population was 49i Numbe
sces cleared S05O0 value OF farming lands 81 o65 S25
taue OF village property land. $500 900; live stock
$626iS6 farming implements, $3.50, ,I25 ; otherwise
enumerated, $SSO,OO0 The value OF the crop and pro
ducts o the county OF Bruce in 1860 was 030 800"
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FaIpAY, MAY l3, 1854.

The SENATE not in session, having adjourned from
Thursday to Monday.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the news of the
successes of the army Virginia made known, and
received with great applause bill passed to punish
the counterfsng of the coins Of the United Satss Mr.
PfNDLEToH from the Committee Ways and Means, re-
ported bill authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to
give to the Mutual Insurance Compssy Of New York
notes in place Of lot lost by shipwreck. After
debate the bill was passed The remainder of the day
devoted to the consideration Of private bills Tho House
adjourned to Monday.
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recent report Of the sinking Of the United States
steamers Huntsville and Do Soto BY the pirate Flo
rda untrue Both vessels arrived at Key West on
the Goth ultimo from They intended TO remain
in port two weeks for supplies and repairs
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Hon. G,peoN WErLEs, Secretary Of the Navy
SIR have the honor orepcrt the capture Of the sloop
smack Neptune with cargo Of cotton board
Al ffy FIVE bales by the steamer under my command
7h77s EDwARD VAN SIoE, Acting Master Com.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY Is, 1864.

N
The SENATE passed the bill from the House defining
the pay of officers the staff Of the Lieutenant General
places them footing with the staff off of corps
bill was also passed to amend the act of June g. 1885,
granting land Michigan the construction of certain
railroads in that State similar bill passed amenda-
tory an granting lands to Iowa for railroad purposes
1t enables the lines consolidate and make selection Of
lands within limit of twenty instead of fifteen miles, in
alternate sections Another bill to promote ensments
in the army introduced and referred. The Pacific
railroad bill again the subject of discussion which
suspended for the purpose OF holding Executive session
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communication
submitted from the Secretary of the Treasury in
ply to inquiry to Mr. Garnett The Secretary says
that such person employed in his Department but
that he had knowledge of his having been the
rebel service On receiving such charges against him they
were investigated aud the dismissed He was ap
pointed on the recommendation of Hon j. c. Underwood
Judge OF the Eastern District of Virginia. resolution
was adopted instrucng the Committee Military Affairs
to inquire into the expediency Of providing for the proo
ton of commissioned officers and priYates distinguished
for good conduct and bravery in the field line officers
Joint resolution heretofore reported from the Committee
Commerce in relation to the reciprocity treaty between
the United States and the British Provinces having been
taken up, Mr.. WARD, of New York. made a speech CIV
ing history of The trade between the countries He
opposed the abrogaon Of the treaty and favored the ap
pointmen of by both parties in order 10
correct existing defects and perfect scipro.
city. The morning hour having expired the House
went into Committee Of the Whole aud took up the bill
making appropriations for the Indians Several amend
mens were made to this bll after which the Committee
rose aud reported it to the House, but final action was
taken upon it prior to adjournment.
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GENERAL BUTLER's HEADQUARTERS,

~
Gen. Buffers headquarters, at the time of writing
ten miles from Bermuda Hundred. Yesterday two br
gades under command of Brig. Gen Hickman, attacked
superior force of the enemy, and the contest resulted
victory to troops The rebels driven back,
having many killed and wounded and losing consd-
cradle number of prisoners. Among the prisoners
several commissioned officers At the close Of the fight
charge made on field earthwork of the enemy g.
which taken at the point of the baycnet The 25th
and 27th Massachusetts, exposed 70 CALLING fire
during this charge. The enemy left their dead and
wounded on the field. The troops are in fine spirits.
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not, We presume, because it foreseen that this
day would be particularly propititious for mili-
tary advanos against enemy, but becsufe it was
the anniversary Of the birth Of the Father Of his
Country. The President pleased himself with the
thou ght that there was . chronological fitness Of
dates in such ayapprochement, whatever might bs
the state of the weather or the condition Of the
roads at that epoch. And SO we may surmise that
he had long fixed in his mind . purpose to allow
the rebels one hundred days Of grace in which To-
repent Of their detection and save their property
in the colored element" aaAnd hence it was, We
may presume, that the proclamation Of July 25th,
1882 was issued on that particular day, to the end
that the sixty days Of warning contemplated by the
act Of July II, 1862, having expired, the oppor
tune day might fall on the 22d of September for
denouncing the contingent loss of property in
slaves SO as to leave precisely hundred days Of
grace, and thus give sort Of chronological sym
metry to the transaction, which it was intended to
usher in with the advent Of the new year. The
student of history who shall retracc the successive
steps which led the President to issue the procla-
nation of September 20, 1862, as he says, under
the pressure Of an indispensable necessity" will
feioitate himself on the thought that this "inds-
pens.ble necessity should have been made clear
to the mind of the President in a way and at .
date which permitted him to preserve the appear
ance of following pre-established harmony in
giving full form and development to the measure.
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THE JAMES RIVER EXPEDITION.


Correspondence of tho Norfolk +" Neso Regime"
s4..g Cry POINT, (VA) MAY 8, 1864.
The Confederate pckets before City Point were not
little astonshed on Thursday upon the approach--un-
heralded and unexpected-of vast feet of ships. Gen
Buffers expedition it known IN Richmond, had been
concentrating at Yorktown for many days and it fur
ther known in Richmond that it was to march On to
Richmond" by way Of West Point. Indeed, Gen Lee
had positive information that the Uuion troops in
force at Yorktown Wednesday, and his information
altogether trustworthy But the night Of that day the
whole army pat board the Transports and before
daylight had steamed down the York river passed into
the James, and the afternoon Of Thursday reached
point called Bermuda Hundred" two miles above City
Point, and seventythree miles from the mouth of the
James river. without accident word Of dispute The
celebrity and secrecy of this movement now
The point at which the landing made is about ten
miles northeast of Petersburg the right bank of James
river and the advance Of the army sntrenched about
twenty miles from Richmond. Gen. Beauregard, with
force of about twenty thousand men, occupies ground all
along the line Of the Weldon and Petersburg railroad as far
SOUTH it is understood Resms 1t s understood too
that some of his forces encamped behind Chester
In THE FIELD, NEAR CHESTER
Ten Miles North of Petersburg, May Oh.
Gen. Kautz, who left Suffolk last Wednesday with
heavy cavalry force joined Gen. Butler last evening Dur
ing his march he crossed the Rackwaer ut Ivor and
ceedng through the epemy country the Black
water at Blunts Bridges from thence. through Surry
county and Prince George county, to City Point Dur,
ing this adventure he several times encountered the Con-
ederate forces, and had quite skirmish with Hoke's
brigade There great rejoicing at headquarters over
the of Gen. Kautz's exploit Col Vests cavalry
force crossed from Williamsburg to Harrisons Landing
embarked and joined Gen. Butler early this morning The
whole army now in motion toward Richmond. Nothing
could equal the enthqsiasm OF the men.
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preserve the place of interest and for the benefit
Of mankind The resolution was passed.

preserve the grove place of interest and for the benefit
Of mankind. The resolution was passed.
The bill to equalze the pay of soldiers in the United
States Army up unfinished business The amend
ents Of the House were amended and the bill was then
passed. 1t will have to 60 back to the House.
The bill to expedite the public printing then taken
up, and after bad been discussed and amended the
Senate adjourned, leaving The bill pending
The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. concurred in the
report OF the committee Of conference the
amendments to the navy appropriation b which includes
provision for the erection Of dry dock both New York
and Philadelphia for the floating and repair Of vessels of
the largest class. 9a
Mr. Dawes called up the resolutions heretofore report
ed from the Committee Elections declaring that Mr.
Segar is not entitled to seat in the House Represen-
tatve from the fret Congressional district of Virginia and
also that Mr. Chandler entitled to seat as Repre-
sentative from the second district of that State.
Mr.. DAWES made some remarks in support of the re-
port Of the committee, maintaining that too few persons
voted at the elections In these districts to entitle them
to be considered fair elections The largest part Of the
people had opportunity to express themselves at the
polls. al .atH
Mr.. SEGAR, in support of his claim, said he admit
ted to seat in 1862, at time when he had received
fewer votes than at the last election He claimed that
precedent his favor and that the people Of his dis
triot entitled to representation.
After further debate separate votes were taken on the
propositions of the committee, both of which passed So
that both Mr. Segar and Mr. Chandler were denied seats
in the House.
The House then adjourned.
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BY the arrival at Halifax Of the steamer Africa we have
English intelligence to the st of May two days later than
previously received