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HEADQUARTERS, NEAR BERMUDA LAND
ING, May 9th. -s.sg.z e-a la1
To Hon. Il. NJ Stanton -
Our operations may be summed up in
a few words. With 100 cavalry we
have advanced up the peninsula, ford
ed the Chickahominy and have safely
brought them to our present position
These were cOlored cavalry. Gen Kantz
with 5000 cavalry from Suffolk, on the
same day forded the Blackwater and
burnt the railroad bridge at Stoney Creek
below Petersburg, cutting in two Beau
regards forces at that point. We have
landed here, entrenched ourselves, des-
troyed many miles of railroad, and got
position which with proper supplies
We can hold out against the whole of
Lees army, h =.
we have ordered up the supplies
Beauregard with large portion Of his
command was left south of the cutting
off OF the railroad. That portion which
reached Petersburg under Hill | have
whipped to-day, killing and wounding
many, and taking many prisoners afteI
a severe and well contested Eight. Lieut.
Gen. Grant win not be troubled wifi
any further re-infoNements to Ice from
seasregsrti's forces.
49, 81 saa B,F. BurIyR.
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and Is the key to the city. In the mean
time Mcpherson has made successful
march south Of Dalton and has struck
or is about TO strike fatal blow at
Johnston by cutting the Tennessee and
Atlantic railroad south of Dalton. Nv
erything is going well.
WASHINGTON, May 10,
To MgJ. Gen, Di1
A dispach from Sherman, received at
midnight states that we are lighting for
the possession of Rockiace Ridge,
MCPHERSON with strong force ofyet-
erans in the rear while Thomas advances
upon the front and Schofield closes In
on the flank from Cleveland will make
the place rather hot. Gen. ]. Johnston
commands the rebel forces,
THE above is part ola dispatch from
Sec. Stanton TO Gen. Dix.
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m.e' s.dra3' veg New YORK, May 8.
The Times special from Washington
says the latest news from the army re-
ceived here, is up to seven o'clock yes
terday evening, at which time Grant
fully maintained his position.
The Herald Washington correspondent
says On Friday the attack was re-
newed by Longstreet on the right, while
A. p. Hill hurled his force against the
left wing of Grants army. The fight
continued for two days, but yesterday
morning, Lee having failed in penetrat-
ing, withdrew from the engagement,
leaving the field and large number OF
his killed and wounded in our posses
sion. VISA
Our loss in killed and wounded in the
two days battle is estimated at about
eight thousand. ~ o.
The Herald has special from City
Point, Va, May 6, stating that a recon-
noissance sent out by Butler, ascertained
the fact that the city of Petersburg was
evacuated last night by the rebels. A
division of Buffers command took i'm
mediate possession.
Dispatches from Cairo, May 6, state
that a Federal train of 240 wagons wa.
captured by the rebels, on 'ts way tt
Pine Bluff, Arkansas. SIS -
A despatch received at late hou
last night states that Johnston and hi
army are in full retreat to Atlanta, hav
ing been outflanked by Gen. Sherman.
WASHINGTON, May 8, P. NJ.
| The National Republican has the fol
lowing
! We are glad to be able to state tina
the results of the fighting on Thursda
and Friday are all that the most sar
j guine friends of the Government desir'
The dawn of the day on Saturday exhit
tied no evidence of the presence of tn
enemy. Gen. Grant, with great promp'
ness, took advantage of the fact, an
ordered forward movement.
1t is proper to say here, that in col
sequence of such movement, nothing hs
been heard directly from Grant-he ha
more important business.
1t is believed by those who have Il
hest means Of knowing, that Lee
Fastening to the works Of Richmon
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. ShAhot way VI
A gunboat from the Red River brings
information that finding it impossible to
get the PASSPORT of, and being attacked
by the enemy while endeavoring to light
en- her, Admiral Porter ordered her to be
destroyed to prevent her falling into the
hands Of the enemy. The iron clads
Fort Hindman, Toilette and two trans
ports dispatched to assist in relieving
the Eastport were attacked while re-
turning to Alexandria, by the enemy
who lined the banks of the river on both
sides, and fired upon them from twelve
FOUNDER battery. 1t was found neces-
sary to destroy the transports which
were burned. Several of the crew of
the iron clads were killed and wounded.
Among them was Sylvester Pooler, of
New York, Ex-Executive officer on board
the Eastport, who had charge Of the
sharpshooters on the Fort Hindman. He
was struck in the back of the head by a
twelve pound ball.
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! ILTH. " N" WAkHINGTON, May &.
BY the latest dates Gen. Banks was at
Alexandria and no intimation has been
given that he designed to leave that
position. Positive orders from Grant
required Banks to afford protection to
the gunboats in Red River. This force
Is strong enough under competent com
mander to bid defiance to any force the
rebels can bring against him, Arrange
ments for supplies will be made with
energy and celebrity by Maj Gen. Candy,
who has gone forward to the field under
special instructions. bud Ft..1H.. 5
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Horrible Condition of our ExChang-
- ed Prisoners. rs .uIa

"|--- !" n NEW I Uhh, uIuy o.
Herald's Washington special says ::
The report of the committee on the con-
duct of the war on the condition of our
prisoners recently released from Rich
mond will be made ready this week.
The scene was horrible beyond de-
scription. One hundred ofthe four hun
.dred have died since their return, from
the effects of the barbarous treatment
and starvation experienced at the hands
of the rebels, Many of those examined
state that those remaining in the hands
of the rebels are treated even worse than
heretofore, and say large numbers must
shortly die of starvation, +m
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From New Orleans.

u5..u Ngw YORK, May 8.
A telegram from New Orleans, via
Southwest Pass, 30th ult, received by
the Tribune per Morning Star says: A
skirmish has taken place between Grand
Ecore and Alexandria. Gen. Lucur in
command of our rear guard engaged the
rebels under Wharton with two or three
brigades, and fought night and day for
three days. The rebels had about TO-
600 cavalry who harrassed our force un-
til within seven miles of Alexandria.
Our forces Were under Gen. Emory. i1
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Reported Defeat Of Burnside.

s-. g. PHILADELPHIA, May 6.
The Bulletin has received special
dispatch from Washington stating that
report was in. circulation that Gen.
Burnside's corps had met with defeat,
but it was untrue. The correspondent
says gentleman from the trout Informs
me it is impossible, as Burnside is not
in position to have the enemy attack
him.
(The Worlds Washington dispatch says:
Gen. Burnside's corps is acting as a
reserve to the grand army of the Poto-
mac. When it will move to the front
cannot be stated
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CTATE OF VERMONT, District of
~ Rutand. IS. The Probate Court for the

District Of Rutland. :,
To ali persons interested in the estate Of Lowell
w, Guernsey, late Of Shrewsbury, in said district,
deceasd, intestate, 0REErINo:
The administrator Of said estate having rep
rrsered that II viii be beneficial for all parties
inteeseed therein, to sell the whole Of the real
est,te of said deceased, has made application to
saii Probate Court for license to make such sale,
the heirs in this State having given their consent
thereto in writing, Therefore,
BY the authority Of the State Of Vermont, you
are hereby notified TO appear before saia Court,
At the Probate Office in Rutland, In said district,
on the the FIRST Tuesday Of June, AID. 1854, 10
shov cause, II any sou have, Why ssid license
should net b granted. (
Dassd q Rutland, in aaiddistxict, this letA ~
q Uay, 4. p. lesl
1Ako 18oWls 1spq9s
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
STATE OF VERMONT, District {

CTATE OF VERMONT, District Of
~ Fairhaven, ss. The Probate Court for the
District Of Failhaven.
= To all persons interested in the estate Of Will
liam II. Boyce, late of Poutney, in said district,
deceased. s GREETINs:
By the authority Of the State Of Vermont, you
are hereby notified to appear before the said Court,
at the Probate Office in Castleton, in said district,
on the 3Oth day Of May, A. d. 1864, to show
cause, if any you have, why the account Of Asahel
Smith, I'd, administrator Of the estate of said de-
ceased should not be allowed, and also why tne
residue of said estate should not be distributed
to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Castleton, in said district, this 4th
day of Nay, A. d. 1854.
l9:3v JOHN HOWE, Register.
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not only to save the remnant of their
own army, but TO rescue, II possible, the
rebel Capital from falling into the hands
of that decided chleftain, Gen. Butler
There is no doubt but that he will have
TO make good time toprevent such dis
aster TO Davis rebel Domnions. +
There are many things known to the
Government, all of cheerful tendency,
which 1t is not proper TO state at this
time, For instance IL would not be
proper To state what we know about op-
erations on the Peninsula, James River,
&c, but at the same time in general
terms 1t is not improper for us to state
that everything is progressing success
fully, ps.oD. 10 qpf r0a4 /.
We are in positive information that
the rebel authorities at Richmond, seeing
the foe which awaits the city, have taken
measures to remove everything of value
from the city.
. The ten thousand wounded men upon
the field mentioned in our last extra,
some of whom at this writing probably
have reached Rappahannock station, in
cludes the wounded on both sides.
The list of killed and wounded has
not yet reached the city, and probably
will not for some time. Every one is
employed in rendering relief to the I'M
t.ea- 'r.'l
Further details are momentarily ex-
pected of the battle, but it is doubtful if
is received until the great pur-
suit terminates.
1t is sufficient TO say, that all the dis
patches from advancing armies under
Gems. Thomas, Hooker, Schofeld and
are as encouraging as could
be asked for. ssedl
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SHEEP WASH TOBACCO.

JAQUES' PURE EXTRACT OF TOBACCO,
VIII not injure the most delicate animal.
Kills Ticks on Sheep. 49, t5-
Cures Scab on Sheep. s f0l H.5IHf
Kills all vermin on Animals and Birds. f.
Cures all Skin Diseases on Animals. M
Kills all Bugs on Roses, Lice on House Plants
Kills Canker Worms on Apple Trees
Kills Bed Bngs and Water Reaches.
Kills all yermin that infest Grape and Gran
berry Vines. RaG
ONE POUND OF THIS EXTRACT WILL
MAKE SIXTEEN GALLONS OF WASH.
For sale by all Druggists, and at County and
Agricultural Stores, I,et M
Price rs cents per pound. A liberal discount to
the trade and large purchasers.
Orders promptly sent by express.
lial JAMES II. LEVIN,
Agent, South Down County,
as Is Central Wharf, Boston.
99l feb3, weow6m
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THERE ARE METEOR INVENTIONS

that fash up for moment in the newspapers and
pass to oblivion There are also
GRAND DISCOVERIES 81.
which take permanent hold of public estima-
ton,
AND LAST FOR ALL TIME us..H
Permanent among the latter class stands
CRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE
vegetable preparation, harmless as water, which
in five minutes e7,z-raglr .ftr. y.
TRANSFORMS GRAY HAIR,
or hair of any unpleasant hue, to glorious black
or enchanting brown. Unique in its composition
and infalibe in its results, it has achieved popu-
larity with both sexes, with every class of soci-
ETY., and in all parts of the world.
Manufactured by J. CHRIsTApoRo, No. 6 Astor
House, New York, Sold by all Druggists. APP
piled by all Hair Dressers. d&wmay2:lm.
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Col. Barney mOrtally, and
C cS:. Roster, seriously
Wounded
Col. Lewis loses an Arm!
Only 80 Men and 5 Officers of the
heroic 4th Vermont left.
Companies A and F Taken
Prisoners.


' PHILADELPHIA, May 10.
A special to the Inquirer says Meade
again moved on the enemy, and had a
brisk fight at Todd's Tavern, just north
of Pc river. By night 1t was found the
rebels were retreating upon three roads
On Sunday they attempted to make a
stand, but aMeade again fell upon them
and they were obliged to retreat still
further, to the North Anna river.
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PERSONS OF FULL HABITS

Who are subject to Costiveness, Headache, Giddi-
ness, Drowsiness, and singing in the ears, arising
from too great a flow of blood to the head, should
never be without BRANDRETH'S PILLS, and
many highly dangerous symptoms will be reno
we'd by their immediate use.
The Hon. j. HUNT, of Westminster County,
N. Y, seventy-fye years of age, has used Brand
reth's Pills for his sole medicine. When he feels
himself indisposed, be it from Cold, Rheumatism,
Asmatha, Headache, Bilious Affections, Costive-
ness, or irritation of the kidneys or bladder he
does nothing but take few doses of Brandreth's
Pills.
His usual method is to take six pills, and re-
duce the dose each night, one pin. In every at
tack of sickness for twenty-five years, this SIM
pie method has never failed to restore him to
health; and few men are to be found SO active
and hearty as he.
May l6, 1861. tth
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FEM, Rutland. maya :lmd&w
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~ GIVE HEED! IA cold is often thought
to be trifing matter to claim immediate or seri-
Gus attention until it gets such a hold on the
lungs to imperil the life of the consumptive pa
tient-then and not till then do many think Of
serious relief, when it often comes too late; what
foolish negligence We say when rs cents will 60 30
far to cure Cold, Cough, Sore Throat, Hoarse-
ness, Asthma, &C.; hesitate not to 60 to drug
gist and invest that in bottle Of Madame Zadoc
Porter's Cough Balsam.
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PHILADELPHIA. MAY

The following is bulletined " Head
quarters of the Army Of the Potomac,
Saturday evening.--At noon to-day our
skirmishers advanced and found that Lee
had retreated.
Grant pushed out strong picket forces
on all the avenues leading westward and
resumed his original plan of campaign.
Hancock's corps is now at Spottsylva-
MIA Court House. en.
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WASHINGTON. Nav 9

Dispatches from Gen. Meade and Lieut.
Gen, Grant have just been received by
the War Department, Our army was in
full pursuit of the enemy towards Rich
mond. We have two thousand prison.
ers. Our forces occupied Fredericks-
burg at o'clock last night. Hospitals
for onr wounded are established there.
The supplies, nurses, physicians and at
tendants have been ready for two days
and have gone forward. The wounded
are now estimated at about twelve thou
sand.
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- CAIRO, May 6.
Advices from Alexandria Of the 9th
ult., report that Gen. Banks army is
still there, but will probably move to-
wards the Mississippi Admiral Porter
was up the Red River some 60 miles
above Alexandria, where the gunboat
Eastport was on sand bar. Her guns
had been taken off and her plating was
being removed for the purpose of light
ening her Off. If this could not be done
she would be blown up Admiral Porter
was without any infantry support and
was being harrassed by the rebels. Maj.
Gen. Hunter had arrived at Alexandria.
LATER |ss-
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Propeller sunk.

.s-ggJ NRw YORK, May 8.
The Arago, at New York, reports that
on Friday the 9th, at $40 p. M, the Pro
peller Fanny with two hundred and for
ty soldiers on board was run into by the
Propeller Cambria and sank in Hampton
Roads. 1t is supposed all on board were
saved, but two men We're badly injured.
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~ AS A SPRING PURIFIER, OSGOOD'S
INDIA CHOLAGOGUE is invaluable. If there
be a'weak spot about US, Spring, with its varia-
BILE temperature, easteriy winds, damp, chilly at
mcsphere, is sure to fnd-it. A bilious constitu-
tisn is particularly susceptible to these changes,
md requires the aid Of a good deobstrument to
restore the tome Of the liver, and relieve the sys,
tenn from accumulated bile. One bottle Of Chol-
agosue sccomplishez the object.
Sold b. all Druggists and medicine dealers.
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Capture of Prizes.

WASHINGTON May 9.
The Navy Department has information
of the capture of the gunboat Owasco,
of the schooners Sely, Fanny and Laura.
Of Velasco, Texas. The prisoners sta
ted that they did not know the charac-
ter of their cargoes. On the Fanny, how
ever, were found eight cases of rifles for
the rebel Gen. Magruder.
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NEW YnRK Nav

troI laol NEW YORK, May 9.
The Times Washington correspondent
says Intelligence from Washington is
cheering. The rout of the enemy is
complete. r...-.l... FL
The Posts Washington special states
that Gen, Grant has sent letter to the
President assuming the whole response
bility of the present movement.
The Commercials special states that
Gen. Lee and several prominent rebel
officers were wounded.
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DEATHS.

ABELL-In Westhaven, April Goth, Mrs.
Nancy Abel, widow OF the late Salmon 7. Abel,
aged 63 years. $500 $1,000 = 4
HEALY. In Clarendon, on the 9Th inst, at
the residence Of VIM. s. Weeks, ESQ, after a
short but very painful illness, Mrs. Dians Ship
pee Healy, aged 50 years. ~ e 34
PHILLIPs.-In New Orleans, Aug. y, 1852,
Josiah Phillips, Jr., of Dandy, Vt, amember Of
Co. d, Seventh Vermont Volunteers, aged A
wears. t44 NJ NE
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Great Losses in Vermont Regiments

WASHINGTON, May ~.
In the late desperate battles among
other misfortunes TO Vermont troops,
We have to relate the following
Col. Foster, 4th Vermont, severely
wounded. Companies A and +, of the
same regiment, what was left of them,
were taken prisoners. Col. Lewis, OF
the 9Th Vermont, had his arm amputat-
ed Col, Barney, of the 9th Vermont,
was MORALLY wounded Gen Getty was
also wounded. .,..sa
Only about ninety men and five offl-
GERS are left of the heroic 4th Vermont.
The preparations for all the wounded
are almost perfect.
The weather is little cooler and
there is no rain, both of which are IA
vorable conditions for Grant. Troops
are constantly arriving here from the
North. Hssa
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OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

There are many preparations sold under the
name Of Bitters, put up in quart bottles, COM
pounded Of the cheapest whisky or common rum,
disguised by Anise or Coriander Seed. l.
This class of Bitters has caused, and will CON.
tinue to cause, as long as they can be sold, hum
dreds to die the death of the drunkard. BY their
use the system is kept continually under the in
fuence Of Alcoholic Stimulants of the worst kind,
the desire for liquor is created and kept up, and
the result is all the horrors attendant upon .
drunkard's life and death.
For those who desire and will have LIQUOR bit-
tiers, we publish the following receipt. Get one
bottle Hoo6and's German Bitters and mix with
three quarts Of Good Brandy or Whisky, and the
result will be preparation that will far excel in
medicinal virtues and true excellence any of the
numerous Liquor Bitters in the market, and viii
cost mach less. You will have all the virtues Of
Hollands Bitters in connection with a good ar
ticle Of liquor at much less price than these in
ferior preparations viii cost you.
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Destruction of the Gunb0at Conn
mOdOre Jones.

.tal.1sl WASHINGTON, May 9. .
1t is ascertained from private sources
that every man on board the gunboat
Commodore Jones was either killed or
wounded, with one exception. The man
who exploded the torpedo was himself
killed by persons on another vessel who
had been watching his movements.
A detachment of sharp shooters sent
ashore subsequently found on his per
son instructions from the rebel secreta-
ery of the navy regarding the torpedoes
and their variovs locations. Several
other men were found concealed in rife
pits, ready to perform similar work
They were promptly placed beyond the
power of mischief. alga9+a qs@a
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WASHINGTON. Nav 9

The Republican Extra says there is no
reason to doubt from dispatches received
since our Extra of this morning, that
Lee was forced to fight at Spottsylvania
on Sunday, and again repulsed and COM
PEELED to retreat Another statement is
that Grant had got between him and
Richmond. es4
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|. "A sLraar COM corous

Cough or sslight Cold" in the first stage: that
which in the beginning would yield TO mild rem
edy, II neglected soon attacks the Lungs "Brovn's
bronchial Troches'' gives sure and almost imme-
diate reief. Military ofoers and Soldiers should
have them, as they can be carried in the pocket
and taken as occasion requires msyl.d&im
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WASHINGTON, May 3.

There seems to be no doubt of the
death of Gen. Hays, of Pittsburg, Pa,
He held the position which bore the
brunt of A. P. Hills attack, and fell at
the head Of his command just at the mo-
ment that support had been ordered -
relieve him, A%''
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WAsHING-nN Nav Q

- - p Washington, May 3.
The following isa special dispatch to
the Evening Telegraph Pa.
Communications have been opened with
Gems, Smith and Gilmore, who are near
Richmond, and have been fighting.
There was no fighting Yesterday. Our
army is believed to be advancing success
fully. @ -e
fredericksburg has been occupied, and
the railroad is being repaired. lsAh'aA"
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Frsm che Southwest.
PBILADELPHIA,

PHILADELPHIA, May 10.
Special 70 the Bulletin SAYS: We
learn that an official dispatch to the gov
eminent announces that Gen. Sherman
with Thomas, Hooker and scho6eld's
corps are now fighting for the possession
ora ridge which lies north Of Dsltsn
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Our wounded

grg WASHINGTON, May 9.
Our wounded in the recent battles will
not probably reach Washington until
tonight, They have not yet reached
Rappahannock Station.