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Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-08
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Nsw Yoak, 4th-ci.y Point ?; correspondent.
"a, says Hampton, Lee and Young, with two
regiments Of cavalry and several regiments Of
infantry, attacked Wilson's cavalry on Warren's
lsft under cover Of rain-storm. A desperate en-
gasement occurred, but we maintained our
gsound, and towards night rebels fell back.
Worlds special, lst, says: Birney again
pushed fairly up to outskirts of city, and was
only prevented from entering and taking posses
sion because his orders would not permit him,
This morning Torry's Division and Kaurx's
made reconnaissance to ascertain rebel strength
en- immediate vicinity of Richmond. They ad-
vanced to within three miles Of Richmond. There
rebels opened with artillery from their main
works Disregaraing this, they drove rebel skir-
mishers into their works at Sharp's House, two
" miles from Rishmond. These works are. very
formidable, and similar to those in our front at
Laurel Hill. They mount heavy guns, but are
manned by men pressed in from stores, shops
factories, etc., to meet emergencies. Expedition
having accomplished all it desired, fell back
Our losses 800. Prisoners report strength of
Lees army at Petersburg at 80, 900 north Of
James river, 40, ,00O and militia scattered in diff
ferest directions. A raider captured to-day
asserts that Monday he saw 5000 troops
moving from Lynchburg to Gordonsville to sup
port Early. Two brigades of Kershaw's COM
mand had previously been sent forward for same
purpose. Most of prisoners captured are of
rawest kind Of soldiers, just pressed into ranks.
When an advance is made every man capable Of
bearing arms is sent into field, and business is
suspended.
Shenand doah correspondent 29th, says No
general engagement has taken place since battle
of Fisher Hill Enemy left Valley through
Browns Gap. Early is much dispirited and
drinks heavily. Over 2, 900 rebels are scattered
through mountains without arms and nearly
starved.
HEApeuARrERs ARMY OF PoroMAc, lst.-Every-
reached.
SAs FaAsctsco, Gth.-Legal tenders 54@54A,
and advancing.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-08

DIscoNTINuED.-The mail between this place
and Humboldtwas very uncereponiously discon-
tinued last week tor some unknown reason. The
contractor, Mr.. Denny, took the job at a starva-
tion price, and thus prevented its falling into
the hands of some energetic man. We have
heard that Denny, who has received his pay un-
interruptedly since the Indian troubles COM
menced, although service performed,
lately stated that as soon as the trouble was at
An end he Intended to throw up the CONTRACT
If true, the remark plainly shows whatthe man is.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-08

TEA,uSe NoRra.-Teu large prairie schooners
rived in town yesterday from freka and will load with
ehandisc direct for that place Heleto believe goods
Red Bluff and transported from there
the first mentioned place We have been informed
the for the change but buy
goods cheaper here than
Gnion
The Red Bluff Independent can't imagine how
such ridiculous notion the abore originated,
and We don't wonder. Freight by steamer to
Red Bluff costs one cent per pound, whereas it
cannot be bauled by team for less than three
cents. The Unou must have been misinformed
in the matter.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-08

The following named persons owned and used
the Singer Sewing Machines previous to purchas-
ing the Florence:
Mrs. A. J. Turner. 800 Beale street, San Francisco
Mrs II. B. Osborne 6l2 Powell street,
Miss Annie Daley Bush st., below Stockton,
Augustus Brown l34 Sutter street,
Mrs F. Sherb 673 Mission street,
Mrs Sarah p Wick, dresmaker 109 Stevenson street. s.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-01-21
A MISSION 10 RICHMOND.

Mr. H. Nj. war6eld, merchant of Baltimore has gone
chmond to endeavor t. effect the txcbsnge of Mi
White, Republican Senator Of Pennsylvania, f,r Gen
Trimble, Of the bel army. he Baltimore American
says Mr. War6eld not undertaken bs mssio by
authority Of the War Department. has been and
explains the matter as t'ows;
"Our readers already know that Major VIII te m mber
elect Of the Pennsyivana Srnate prisoner at kich-
mond and that his abseuo has given the Dem the
to prevent the regular organization of the Senate
and embarrass the dines of the Legislature 1t has
therefore become object of importance to the
release Of Major White aud some time ago to-
wards this result were initiated. They resulted in an
understanding said have been sanctioned by j. e
Davis himself that Major White would be exchanged 'or
Major Jones' a rebel prisoner in hands Major jones'
accordingly sent to City Point but new difficulties
were there created Mr. Ould the rebel comm ssloner.
had not been informed Of The agreement and the rebel
Major returned to Fortress Monroe.
Repre-, entations then made 10 the War Depart
by Msjor Jones that If he permitted to go to
ichmopd his parole he could procure the release #
Msor White Mr. stanton consented, and Major Jones
passed through onr lines, on the express condition
that he To procure the release of Major White, or
himself return He did neither. Another Pennsy yeaia
NJ 4jor sent in exchange by the rebels and Msjor
jones remained South thus violating the express terms of
his parole VII Oh specified that he WAS to Do exchanged
Msj + White Mr. Stanton, disgusted with this dis
honorable piece Of rckery the part OF ihs rebels
fused to have any thing more to do With the matter.
Since the meeting OF the Legislature Governor Cur
tin and other prominent PenDsy yvanians appeal to the
President in reference to the matter They represented
that permission given to them to send person to
Richmond and the Government would consent To give
Gen. 1. Trmole any other Brgadier General
hands, for Msor White, that they would be able to
the exchange the latter The President after dera
on and n view Of the urgent solicitations made gave his
| consent to both these propositions.
The selection OF Mr. Warfelu made by relative
OF Msor White, who thought that his known disloysry
here would give him influence at Richmond Mr.. War
field approached the subject and consented to ao
the mission The Government Carried out its part
he agreement and he is 10 Richm nd endeavorg to
the exchange OF Major White for Brig Cen Trim
oe The rebel authorities have for some time been anx
ous to the release Of Trimble probably because
besides being prisoner OF he s also under indict
nen for treason n United States District Court Of this
state Their agreement to the exchange is therefore
| altogether Likely.
War6ed 10 Richmond but il right ba. the real facts
the matter should he and the affair brought down
| 90 it's proper level"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-01-21
A PROFITABLE CHARTER.
Correspondence Of the Nsw York Tribune


FORTRESS MONROE, JANUARY IA, 1864.
The Military Commission of which Gen Wistar is pre-
sident in at Norfolk, have under nvestga-
ton another monsrous steamboat operaonthat Of the
charter to Government Of the little steamer Nellie Baker
which was taken in February, 1862 at $3.50 per day.
The Nellie owned at that time by Captains Ctas Spear
and A. w. Golden and Mr. G. H. b. Long. all of Boston,
who paid $I9 800 for her. and subsequently, put her
the Nahant route She afterwards chartered to CO.
vernmeDt the above-named date and price, the
running months and returning TO her LOG 200
The Government then bought her outright paying $40 900
for herthe charter money and the purchase money real
izing to her owners the snug sum Of $l4S,000
In addition to this large sum- the profits derived from
the sale of refreshments board the Nellie during the
time she under charter about twenty five dollars
per day, beside which she supplied with coal gratis
by the G. vernmtnt
case OF smaller pattern, but nearly as hagrant
in the circumstances connected with it, is also
vestiga gation. The facts these An old canal barge
called the :" Miss Mary" worth about eight nine hun
dred dollars chartered In November 1862 at twenty
Ave dollars per day This barge remained under charter
at this exsvagant price until she had earned her
four thousand dollars. She was nominally prison
hulk but the evidence shows that she was used but
small part Of the time Her we're John Coblens
and John r. Pickrell Of Baltimore, who figured con.
epicuously IN the Grimes Committee investigation.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-01-21

On selgwick has written letter to Gen French,
commanding this Third Corps OF the Army of the Poto-
mac emphacay denying accusation against the latter
b, New England clergyman from which 1t appears that
~ such conversation is represented wi Gen Meade
took place den. Sedgwick pays high compliment
Gen. Frenchs personal bearing during action, well
as his sbe disposition Of troops The members of Gen.
Frencbs staff have also publisher denial OF the caum'
nious statement.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-01-21

The extensive dry.goods warehouse No. lac Duane
street. (New York; occupied by Messrs Aufmordt He's.
s'nbcrg & Co, and Farchid d Fspshaw, took fire on
Saturday night and entirely destroyed together with
the main portion Of the stock. The loss is stated at
$700 600 Mr. George w Burridge fireman, was
killed by the falling Of q wall.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-19

From the Hon. JuDsE LoRp, of the Land Court.
Sr LOUIS, Feb 25th, 1875. - =
] n BLOOD Eso-Dear Sir. have tried yonr Rheu-
matism Neuralgia and Gout Specific, and have found
Great relief from 1t when other remedies have failed.
think IL very safe and reliable medicine.
Very respectfully, your friend,
@. b. LORD.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-19

MONDAY. DEC. 10.

How TO SEND LHTTRRs 70 THE Souri,
Newspaper conductors are frequently
troubled with inquiries as to how cores
pondence with States in rebellion can be
conducted by flag of truce. Now, al.
though these regulations have frequently
been published, those interested either do
not see them or forget them, and news.
paper people having many things of much
more i'm por.ance to keep in remembrance,
forget them also. Hence for The infor-
nation of all concerned We publish the
following rules promulgated by Major
General Butler, expressing the hope that
every one Who is, or expects to be, inter-
ested in the matter, will preserve them
for reference so as to relieve the newsps-
pers from the frequent enquiries upon
this subject:
81. No letter must exceed one page of
. letter sheet, and must relate purely to
domestic matters.
"2. All letters (including prisoners.
must be sent with FIVE cents postage in
closed, if to go to Richmond, and ten
cents if beyond
so. Every letter must be signed by the
writer's name in full, and post Office ad-
dress
II. All letters must be inclosed to the
Commanding General of the Department
of Virginia and North Carolina, Fortress
Monroe. Endorsed ('eia flag of truce,)
rs. No money will be forwarded, ex.
cept to prisoners of war.
"6. All letters sent to Fortress Monroe
without strict compliance with these
rules. will be transmitted 10 the dead let
ter Office"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-19

ra-No person is accepted as volun
teer policeman in Detroit, who is inter
ested directly or indirectly, in the keep
ing of any ale or beer house, saloon, hotel
OF other similar place.
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A GOOD CHANCELLOR SALE :

provements, lot 20 by lao on Main betweei, 9TH
and 18th streets, we'll adapted for store Also tvo
Dwelling Honses on lot on Paesn street. between 4th
and 9Th strcets in good condition Apply on te rren
ises to & John d.u nIn9s
Anpk Is - sAn
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-19

Ga Fhe Maryland and Pennsylvania
soldiers are to be provided with Christ
ms dinner, a movement being on foot
with that noble object in view.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-19
LAsALLE. Ill. July 18th. 1858

LAssLLE, H., July 10th, 1858.
JoBx H. BLOOD, Esq.-Dear Sir: have been sufferer
for ak years with Chronic Rheumatism and take great
pleasure In recommending Laemand Govt and Neu
rnria Specific to be the best medicine for that disease
fiat have ever heard Of When commenced taking IL
could hardly walk sit still, great the pain,
and In three days free from it. and my legs are,
the rst time in i've years. free from pain and feel
nmble that think would be dancing all the while II
did not cost much for music But, sir IL is spend
medicine and would recommend all those afflicted with
those diseases try it, Ihsve just Raymond
n friend OF mine) his back with ipammatory rhcu-
mntsm and told him what your medicine did for me
he win send you for OF it. Enclosed please find
tvo dollars and send two bottles of the Specific II
shoulnot need myself will give - 10 one that
does for there plenty that suffering with those
iseases that unacquainfed With your Specific and
think that you ousht 70 publish II in cit, in the
Union. Very respectfully. you're
Carr. JAMES W. BROW
Residence, Chicago, Ill.
Ps. Send medicine to care OF D. NV whitman Chi'
caeo.
II Has Cssred Hsshdreds !
who hsvs given sAssr osrsasasssso that erect vt1
- past three months
l1oR aALn BY ALL DRUG Gls10
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-19
r AND FOR SALE.-I have l.O55

IL acres of land, which wish to SELL $40 lies in
Montrose Bottom, miles n W. Of the town Of Mont
rose 100 acres prairie and 100 timber $50 acres under
good fence four Cabins, with three each of
at each and ponds Of water for stock also
large barn. wall framed aud covered "a lies AZ
miles north Of Keckuk and miles west Of the Mssis
srpi river This tract has two Cabins, well Of water,
stock water, $50 acres under good fence.
Either tract win be sold for So 50 per acre. divided
to suit purchasers from IS to $50 per Liberal
indulgence for deferred payments viii be given. Title
lindisputahie. FRANK BALLINGER
julyl1-dtf
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

A SUPERIOR RExEDY.--We can ccNscien
ticasly recommend to those suffering from
. distressing cough, DR.. Str,cklands Melli.
auous Cough Balsam. II gives relief almost
anstan taneous, and Is vithai not disagrsea.
bls to the taste. There is no doubt but the
lslliduous Cough Balnm is ene Of che sese
preparations in use, and Is al that its pro-
pr,etcr claims fcr. 4. We have tried it dur.
lag the past week, and found relief from .
nsst distressing cough. Il is prepared by
d. Seriekiand. Ne East Fourth street,
Cincinnsti. O., and for sale BY Druggists 1t
80 cents per bottle.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09
The distances on tie silway between
hattanoogs and Atleata arc a folloxa:

A WoNAN ATTEMPTS 70 WErP rwo Eo-
lrors.-A woman Of bad repote visited the
Office Of the Dubuque Herad few days
ago-to avengs herself for some dsparaging
Allus,on to her in the paper. She was
armed with horse whip and pistol both
OF which we're taken from her BY the edit.
ors. Nessrs. Ham and Scott. when she At.
tempted to use them. After hurting all
the chairs in the room at them, she fell to
with hands and feet. kicking. scratching
and pulling hair indiscri,ninately. Finally
Mr.. Ham threw her on the floor and held
her there till Mr.. Scott summoned an off.
Ger. who took her to jail Neither of the
editors were seriously hurt. The woman's
name Is Ms, Curran. lNuscatias Jour.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09
sHERIFF,s SALE.

By virtue Of an Execution to me directed, issued
by the Clerk Of the District Court Of Wspso County
state Of Iowa, have levied upon and will expose
to public sale 1t the front door ofthe Court House,
In said County, the following described property to-
nit, situated In said County and State:
Oxt Lots No. thiTtyfour (S4), forty CA01 fortyone
CAY. Aad torty.seven (4), In Agency City, wspsilo
co unity, Iowa. IS
Said sale will take place on the 1sth day Of June
1854, between the hours OF 3 o'clock 4. d.. and 4
O'Clock p. d comnenclng at 10 o'clock A. N. The
said property having been taken At the suit Of
n. @. Dreamer We. wm B. Street, 10 satisfy said Elk,
scuton for $40 $500 dollars inter est and
eherig's Once, Ottsmwa, Iowa, Nay 18th, 1894
9~16-2v @. A. DERBY, Sheriff.
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MARBLE HALL ~ llf
Dining and Oyster Saloon.

The undersigned would inform the citi-
zens of Ottumwa and the pnblic generally
thar he has removed his Saloon into the
second story Of the Carroll House, Gimme
diately above his former room,) where he is
better prepared now than heretofore to ac-
commodate those who may favor him with
call. He has also fitted up rooms for
dining, and is prepared to furnish
Wnrm meals at any hour in the morning
or suening.
WF Fresh Oysters received daily by Ex-
press. gs.z
Remember. the place, Marble Hall. Carroll
House building, second story.
Dec 3, 1858 VIM. A. MOLL.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

RETURNED HcME.--Capt. Mastick. Lieut.
Geo. Blake, b. e. Hammitt, VIM. Coffin,
VIM. Reed. and sevral others whose names
we have not heard, Of Company X, I'd
Iowa. INIT returned last week. They al
look we'll. after their three years service.
They report the regiment as having joined
Sherman's army.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

The Editor is absent, in attendance upon
the Baltimore convention, and the foreman
is sick, W ich will account for the meager
amount Of local news, and the lateness Of
the present issue. e,..,s.,ss. ,41
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

We hope the "lot cfearly corn" expected
by yeiecar' Of the Hask Eye,will be fen
ced more substantially than our slot"
Ours was fenced with willow, and "thieves
broke through" and-the strawbcrres wa
messed =, -. -s IS p IL ii
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09
warn ulletiu,

| WAR DEPARTMENT, w ASHINGToN, JUn
9. 7 A. MO Major General DiS:-Dis
patches from Grants Head Quarters to six
o'clock. evening, state tnat there had been
no fighting during the day. The enemy
made an attack Saturday night upon Han
cock. Wright and Smith. but were every.
where repnl sed. Hancock's lines are with.
in 40 yards of rebel works.
The rebels were very busy Saturday
constructing entertainments on the west
side of the Chickahominy, ct Bottoms
Bridge and have thrown a party across IA
the east side. fdtei
DISPATCHES rom Sherman, dated yester-
dav, p. NJ, Altoona Greek, states that the
enemy discovering him moving around his
right aank, abandonded his position last
night and marched of McPearson IS
moving for Ackwor,h. Thomas Is on the
direct road and Schofied on his right.
It has been raining hard for three days;
roads heavy.
The enemp had an immense line Of FORKS
which we have turned with less loss to as
than to them.
[S,gaedl m. STANTON.
Secretary of War.
5WAsHNGToN, June 6, 10 p. m. TO MAJ
Gen. Dix.-Dispatches have been received
from Gen. Grants headquarters but they
report only certain changes in the dispo-
sition of corps and contemplated oper-
atoms. They state that everything is
going on well.--The Chief Quartermaster
Of the army reports from personal inspec-
ton Of the department at the White House
that It is in a most excellent state, and
that all needful supplies are on hand, and
wagons easily transport them to the army.
The wounded are being brought in trans
ports aud are not delayed a moment
A dispatch from Gen. Sherman dated IL
o'clock noon. says am now on
the Railroad at Ackworth Station and have
full possession forward to within six miles
of Marietta ANS well.
There is NJ other military intelligence to.
day, e. NJ. STANTON.
Secretary of State.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Jnne
- To Kajor General Dir:-Dispatches
from Headquarters Army of the Potomac
at o o'clock this morning have been re-
ceived.
An assault was made on Burnside about
midnight and successfully repulsed. IN
the preceding afternoon one hundred
picked men of the enemy made rush to
find out what was the meaning of Han
cocks advancing siege lines. Nine Of the
party were captured and the rest killed or
driven back.
Several letters have passed betwee, G,n.
Grant and Gen. Lee in respect {, collecting
the dead and wounded between the two
armies. Gen. Grant, in the closing Letters,
regrets that al his efforts for the alleviaticn
of the <utfsrings Of the wounded men left
on the battle g cid have been rendered nee
essary. " u ttsSta.SA
Two of the enemy's officers and six men
sent out to search for tho wounded and
their commands, were captured in conse-
quence Of the enemy not delivering aen'l
Lees letter until after the hour he had
named had expired Gen. Grant has mott
fed Gen'l Lee that they were captured
through misunderstanding and will not
be hello as prisoners, but will be returned.
No other military intelligsncso has bee
received. E. NJ STANTON.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

We are under obligations to Mr. ChappeIl
Cor box Of nice fresh strawberries As
nice . variety as we have seen this season.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

G1GEL HALL-This institution has
~ been closed In consequences OF John Zwisler's
removal to Burlington. Whoever now wishes to see
John Zwsler will And him at the
"PEOPLES GARDEN"
opposite Hendricks Foundry, near the Railroad De
pot Burlington. When you VISIT Burlington call and
see John. He is pleasantly situated, has Ten Pin
Ailey, q Beer Garden, and Refreshments Saloon, &c.
Call on him. 4fI t,t Mar. 10, 1854.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

The large three story brick block Of Dag
gett 4 Edgerly is nearly completed, and is
an honor both to the city and builders.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

We cali attention to the advertisement OF
F. Hashch in another column. who is pre-
pared to attend to ell business in his line.
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A GENTS WANTED-To sell bv

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Also for Peders and Agents. great variety OF Pic
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-09

''Strange things happen in this lower
world" So the old lady from the Arursl
deestricts" though the other day when she
met the Street sprinkler. She stopped, and
looking at It for minute, remarked that it
was wicked to waste water in that way. they
shonld 60 to the country and water the corn
and notatc.es htsis asses gl-tss..atH f5sft fs ~