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tnat the rebel army has been retreating
since the attack on our right on the 18TH
| AT o'clock Saturday p. m. our forces &C.
cupled Guinness Station and ~ far a.
bowling Green. Not enough rebels had
been found to fight with.
Two men were captured near Annapolis
and mail destined to Baltimore with let
ters for New York, Boston and Philadel-
phia parties. They also had =, 900 in gold
and 1900 in greenbacks. The letters speak
Of scarcity of food, &C., and contain high
~ important information.
NEW YoRK, May 23.-The Iribune's cor
respondent states that less than 10, 900 new
troops repulsed three divisions OF Ewell's
corps.
At three o'clock on Friday morning Bir-
ney's' Crawford's and Russell's divisions
advanced. The movement was 80 rapid
and unexpected that the rebel picket line
was captured almost to . man, and swept
On until two miles had been gained. Hum
dreds Of prisoners were captured.
Prisoners state that Lee came with them
across the New York river and rode along
their lines, addressing the brigades, telling
them they were to undertake = movement
which, if successful, would be fatal to the
Yankees, and adjuring them to make it
successful. He told them they close upon
our rich stores and baggage, and . deter
mined assault would give them everything
We pOSS0SS0Qs
NEW YoRK, May 23.-The Worlds cor
respondent says that Gen. Grant, fanking
as he will eventually do, and that be-
Yond peradventure fact which Leo
himself admits, under his undecided
movements, the rebel army will 60 back,
contesting as It goes at every strong posi-
ton, to the immediate vicinity of Lynch
burgh, which now learn from . prisoner
is being heavily fortified, and will light the
main decisive battle of the war there. !,
BALTIMORE, May 2.-A letter from
Fortress Monroe, dated the 2lst, states that
rebel cavalry had attacked Fort Powliat-
tan, on James River, making three charges,
which were all repulsed with heavy loss
and Generalization. Our loss was slight.
New YORK, May "a despatch from
Grants army to the Philadelphia lnQssirer
states that early on Saturday morning the
army silently advanced, captured the reb.
81 pickets pushed on and cut OF portion
of the left Of the rear column Of the main
rebel army at New York river, capturing
some 400 prisoners. Three stand Of rebel
colors were taken on Friday morning.
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Omcial.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-7o NdJ. Cen.
DIG :-Dispatches from Mai. Gen. Candy,
dated mouth Of Red River, at midnight,
May 18th, state that admiral Porter has
Just arrived. The remainder Of the gum
boats will arrive tonight. Gen. Banks
viii probably rsaeh esmmesport on -
A despatch from Admiral Porter dated
on board the flagship Black- Hawk, mouth
Red River, May 10, states that portion OF
the squadron above the falla II Alexandria
have been released from their unpleasant
position owingto the interchangeable Col.
Bailey acting engineer q The ieen Army
OF 600 feet across the river 1t tho lower
falls which enabled al the vessels to pass
in safety. The back water Of the MiGoto-
sippi reaching Alexandra and allowed
them 10 pass over all tho shoals and the
distractions planted by tho enemy, to !
Lieut.. coi. Bailey win be immediate,y
ed and meritorfous services.
An o18cial report from Cairo, dated the
22d, states that the army and gunboats
were Ill safe at the mouth Of Red River
and 6emmesport. ifaa ~ 3ssi
Major Gen. Sherman, by . dispatch da-
ted $50 P. -. last night, reports that no
would b ready BY this morning 70 resume
We have no official reports since my
last telegram from Gen. Grant or Butler
Official reports Of this Department show
that within the eight days after tho great
battle ct SpO<tsylvania G. 81. many thou
sand veteran troops have boon Forwarded
to Gen. Grant. The whole army has been
amply supplied with full rations Of sub.
sistence. Upwards Of 10000 sick and
wounded have been transferred from the
field to Warrington hospitals and placed
under surgeons care. Overt, 900 prisoners
have been transported from the field to
the prison department, and large amounts
Of artillery and other implements Of war
have been brought away. Several thou
sand fresh cavalry have been forwarded to
the army. s
The grand Army OF the Potomac il now
fully q strong In numbers, and better
equipped, supplied and furnished than
when the campaign opened. Several thou
sand reiaforcements have also been for
wartled to other armies In tho field, and
ample supplies to all. During the Same
time over 1900 volunteers for the hum
dred-day service have been mustered into
tho service, clothed, equipped, and trans
ported 70 their respective positions. This
statement II due to the Chiefs OF the Army
star and Bureau, and their respective corps
to whom the credit belongs.
(Signed;) +. N. STANTON,
See. Of War.
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REBEL ArRoC1rIEs.-CoLuM May
1.-THE following u m extract from . let
ter received this morning BY Gov. BrDugh,
from Mr.. James C. Wetmore, the Ohio Mil
itary Agent 1t Washington. His commu
nication II dated the 18th inst:
In my communication Of yesterday, /
spoke OF our Relief Committee furnishing
nourishments, among others, to the three
hundred wounded fresh from the fold
this was at Fredericksburg after the resent
battlesewho had been two days within the
rebel lines without food. i shoxld AaUe
stated fve days i.stead Of tsoo. They were
brought into Fredericksburg nearly naked
their clothing having boon stripped from
them while within the traitors lines
Some Of them had all of their clothing Ia
ken from their bodies. ra5.s.
While at the Office of the Commfssary
General Of Paroled Prisoners, this morn
ing, was shown an abstract of . quarterly
report of Hospital No. q, in Richmond
This report was made by the rebel Surgeon
In charge of the rebel authorities. That
you may have some faint ide0 Of the effects
Of rebel barbarity, give you few items
taken from that report:
1884. Whole No. treated. No. died.
J0nuafy.." ~ -7 ~
reOru0ty ...............lAb2 ~
00EC0 ..... 81 O0l
NJ lsss
Or. Gin. Gasette.
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advanced. Their movement was 80 rapid
and unexpected thst the rebel picket line
wes captured almost to man.
The 10th corps correspondent dating
Thursday morning says the rebels advanced
on our entrenchment liae across the PENN
driven back. They continued firing ON our
skirmish line during the day necessarily.
Our wounded probably number I5O.. To
wards dusk the rebels made q vigorous At
tack to force the skirmishers from the
roads but without effect Our defeuces
have been greatly strengthened. f9
Rebel deserters represent. the enemy's
force 10000 to $1,000 strong under Beaure-
gard. - ltgr. gey
Last Thursday morning rapid artillery
firing commencend in front Of Ames' d.
vision bat ceased soon after, probably tenn
porarily. Fighting was expected that day,
- the rebels hope to take our position.
NorE-From Secretary Stanton. BY the
dispatch on Saturday last it will be seen
Friday. REPORTER.
ALBANY, May 23.-Gov. Seymour has
directed the District Attorney to procure
indictments against all who were engaged
in the seizure Of the offices of the New
York World and Journal Of Obmssercs. Y
There are no specials of importance In
the morning papers. As4 sra
Inc Fre0erlcESDut8 correspondent OF Cho
Ttibwwe states that three gunboats anchor.
ed there on their way up the river. They
sent out an expedition three miles into the
country, which captured an acting master
in the rebel navy and six men, and killed
three. The prisoners stated that II our
gunboats had been two days later, they
would have been boarded and captured BY
rebels organized for that purpose.
NEW York, May IA Washington
dispatch Of yesterday afternoon states
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Grimes, and said that, although the cor.
ruptiOuo and enormous abuses charHDd,
were true, the remedy sought to BE- applied
BY the bill Of Mr.. Grimes, would not reach
their case. He (Hale) characterised tho
frauds upon, and the corr1ptions ii the
Navy Department, at large, . outrageous.
He charged that much Of the odium At
tached to Naval agents was due to their ef.
forts to prevent frauds upon the Govern
ments. In many instances they had in
Curred the dlspleasure Of tho heads or Bu-.
reaus, who wished to reward political n.
vorites for partixan services.
Mr.. MORGAN introduced q bill to pro-
hibit the release Of drafted mon from the
dram, BY the paying Of the bounty merely,
substitute. it.a
Mr.. HALE continued his speech.
WASHINGTON. May a - HOUSE,. - The
Committee on Elections reported in favor
Todd.
The Senate amendments to the National
Currency. Bill we're then taken up, and an
EFFORT TO have them sent to Conference
Committee failed. afIp
Mr.. POLMAN, Of Indiana, moved that
the amendments be laid on the table. This
was decided in the negative,-56 to 80.
The Senate had amended the twelfth Sec
ton Of the bill, which provides that share
holders shall be held individually respon-
sible, by adding an exception that the
Of any Banking Associations
now existing under State laws, having less
than So, 900 % Of capital, actually paid and
4 surplus Of 20 per. cent. on hand, both to
be determined by the Comptroller Of the
Currency shall be liable only to the amount
invested In their shares, and such surplus
shall be kept undiminished, and be in ad-
dition to the surplus provided for in this |
act and II q any time there shAll be . de- |
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a young man named Charles q. YexUo,
stole valuable horse near La Porte City
on the 10th, which he took to Iowa City,
/, leaving tho horse attic latter place, he 70
tufned 70 La Porte City to go his ''giri,"
when he was arrested, confessed his crime.
and = now in Jail We CLEAN from the
Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Butler county pays one hundred dollars
bounty FOR recruits, includingthe one hum
dred days. men.
The Ladies, Aid Society, It Cedar Falls,
will give . grand Nush and Milk Festival
In that city on the 9sth Instant Mush and
Mix may seem like dessert to the Cedar
Falls folks, but We saw, and ate. enough Of
Il In our young days to do ~ our life time,
II We have NO bad luck, It IL nice bev-
sraee to one who has nothing to do but to
shovel it into his stomach. And he will
have to work briskly if he don't starve
while engaged in the business.
We are under obligations TO the Hon J.
acs.-Oosxett Bluffs BxeIs.
TIE LITTLE ONps.-Do you ever think
new much work child does In day.
ROW rom sunrise till sunset tho dear little
l9es Patter r0und-to us-so aimleSslY.-
Climbing up here, kneeling down there,
running 70 another place, but never still.
~ IMsis assg and turning. rolling, reaching
ana doubling, ~ II testing every bone AID
watch 1t. One who does may understand
Tie deep breathing or tia NAV littla nleeps
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ton, 20 - to instruct the Oo0nieteo q re-
port new section TO The bill. providing
that no newspaper shall be eupnfeosed a
washington, or It'd editor ino1xoeeated,
without due process Of Law. nsm
The Speaker, for the reasons ho6pfo mem
toned, pronounesd the proposition out Of
NJ, cox, OF 0hie, asksd IL. speaker
whether he 'had ever read ~ conatitution.
The Speaker replied ho had not only r.
qnently read IL but had swefn 70 fsapport
NJ. HERMAN had the aoor a. -.
Wilson, Of lows, called him % order or
M. KEaNAN said 10 hsd surpassed ~
might make some suggestions. rhecauso
from recent events the Nows.6oyS Wero
liable % any moment to b throws out q
~ -7rsSnTs>
The Isl sPs 9, again pronounced thessntls-
Mr.. BROOKS, who had Yielded % Mr..
Herman, resumed tho door. He said it
was the pride u many meaahors Of the
House as well as his own. that In earlier
lays they were News-boys, and had been
educated to BE- Journalists.
Mr.. WILSON, Of New York, asked his
colleague whether he was in favor Of con-
E1nuing the Home 1t 1T Lafayette.
The SPEAKER-The gentleman II net
Ia order.
The bill for the incorporation ofthe News
boys Home In the District Of Columbis was
hen passed, under the operation Of tAe pre-
vious question.
The House resumed the consideration Of
he Reciprocity Treaty. ~
Mr.. DAVIS, Of N. r, made . speech
against the .propriety and expediency 1t
his time, Of giving the notice for the ter
ninatton Of tho treaty. TIE House ID
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For The Union.

In an editorisl in the Union of yester-
day, on the National Bank Currency, it
is stated that the brokers of this city are
discounting this money at ten per cent.
in exchange for greenbscks, and, in or
der TO protect your readers from being
swindled" in the future, you repro
dncs certain sections of the act estsb-
fishing this currency.
think, from the tenor of your re-
marks, that you have heard but one side
of the subject, as recently agitsted in
this city, and, as believe your desire is
to elicit the truth, make bold to ask
space in your columns to state s few
facts which have transpired in this city
in connection with this subject. And,
st TIE outset, I will confess that [ am
not competent to discuss the merits of
the law as = financial measure, bat the
best financial minds of the country have
discussed the measure Ia al its bear
ings, and the weight of opinion has been
given against the measure as a sound
financial scheme. But to let this pass
and TO come to the facts which l have
promised. Now the simple fact is, the
law requires that parties banking under
the act to pay out its own notes at its
own counter, and to redeem them at lie
own counter, if demanded. And the
other simple fact is, that there was,
to all appearance, an attempt
to evade this section of the
law by certain parties in this city.
And the fact to substantiate this, is that
the "First National Bank of Nashville"
paid ont notes bearing the imprint of OBJ
scure towns in Indiana and Ohio, and
when returned declined to redeem them
in greenbacks. Now why did they pay
out the notes of these remote banks in
stead of their own? Some of us are old
enough to know that this is not even a
new trick. The inference is irresistible
that 3 system of swapping was intended.
1t is not to be supposed that these banks
loaned their notes to the bank supposed
to be located here, without having the
favor returned. In what manner it was
returned we think can be guessed. 1t
was an insidiOus attempt to flood this city
with currency not immediately convert
ible, for whose benefit need not say, and
but for the vigiIence of the brokers the
plan would have been successful. l
will not lengthen this communication,
but believe me, Mr.. Editor, that the bro
kers, whom you characterize as swind-
lers, have, in this instance, though posi-
bly, impelled by self interest, protected
this community from gigantic swindle
r
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nebel Proposltlons for Peace.

The telegraph night before last con-
veyed the intelligence that resolutions
had been introduced into the rebel Con-
gress, looking to negotiations for peace
either on the basis OF q separation, or
some system of reunion not unaccepta-
bic TO the South. "Well," as Madame
DeschAppelles says, "thats something"
When the war commenced, there was to
be no peace, even upon the basis of sep
aration, unless dictated in Boston; nor
unless it contained provisions which
should forever acknowledge the superior
ity Of the South, and which should in ev-
cry possible manner humiliate the North.
Afterward,-DOnelson, Shiloh, New
Orleans, and Roanoake Island,-they
would have accepted separation on equal
terms, provided only that our Invading
armies" were Withdrawn it was not ne
cessary,as condition precedent that the
ChivaIry should pitch their tents under
the shade of Bunker Hill monument.
Still later-Stone River, Vicksburg,
Port Hudson and Gettysburg-the rebel
leaders were willing TO relinquisb
Maryland-"My Marylsnd"--and also
allow Yankee boats TO navigate the Mis-
sissippi, if the Administration would ac-
knowledge Southern Independence; the
withdrawal of the invading army would
not be insisted on as a condition prece-
dent to negotiation.
The rebel Congress, at the opening Of
the present session, was = unit upon the
subject Of Southern indepen dence; a
member proposed that q resolution to
that effect be passed; but it was with
drawn, because it was declared that the |
determination of the members was al
ready understood and that the offering |
of the resolutions might be construed
into misgiviDgs as to the fidelity of the |
rebel leaders
Now-Lookout Mountain, Missionary |
Ridge and Knoxvllle--the House toler-
ates q resolution looking to re-
union, on certain conditions. Well,
Well, that is progress. But if the rebel
leaders are really DESTROYS of peace, they |
can obtain it; let them lay down their
arms, and return TO their allegiance.
Let as have another such campaign IS
those of Grant in Mississippi and Ten
nessee and they will be prepared for even
this.
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constitutional Reforms I'm Russia.
The speech with which the Emperor
Alexander opened last year the Diet of
Finland, led TO the expectation that con-
stitutional reforms for other parts of the
Russian Empire were in course of pre-
parat;on. The official organ of the
Cabinet of St. Petersburg repeatedly
confirmed this belief, aud announced that
a kind of representative constitution
would be given to the provinces of the
Empire. We now learn from the oficisl
organ, that an Imperial ukase has been
published for the organization of the
provincial and district representations of
Russia, with the exception of the Western
and Baltic provinces, Archangel, Astra-
can, and Besssrabia.
This is q long stride in the right d.
rection. The dagger now ceases to be
the only check upon the will of the
Emperor. The liberty guaranteed will
doubtless be limited but it viii be all
that the mass of the Russians will bear.
The Emperor is = statesman; he would
see the past snd the future united har-
mOniOusly; would see reforms inaugu-
rated without CONFUSION, and therefore
does not attempt TO retsrd the progress
of the people.
Progress toward universal liberty is
irresistible. If those who hold the reins
of power are determined to resist it,
then will blood flow, as in France in
1889, and as in America to-day. Bat if
they are willing to grant that which
cannot be withheld forever, and grant it,
as demanded, then reforms will be inau-
gursted imperceptibly, and just as
rapidly ss the people are prepared for
than
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La.a.s 10, zoElh aIIasLsslppl.
oal,sn, Erplol. Of 20 mooslers


We have advicss from North Missis-
sippi and West Tennessee Of 5 late date
but IS the greater portion Of our informs-
ton relates to movements, we are OBJ
liged 70 withhold it from the public; but
We can assure our readers that every
thing relative to the Sherman exPedi-
ton, and the cooperating force, is pro-
crossing better than the authorities ex-
pecied.
One instance Of HoOsier gsllantry we
are permitted to record. A company Of
seventy men, belonging to the 9Th lndi-
ana Regiment, entered the town of Boli-
vsr, Tennessee, and suppOsing it was &C.
cupied by our forces, took no pfecautiOn
to throw out scouts, as is usual on such
occasions, but moved along leisurely,
sud in some disorder until they sud
denly found themselves confronted by
two regiments of Mississippians.
"Who are your demanded the
Hoesier Captain.
Mississippians," was the response.
Here WAS an excellent opportunity -
Indisnians against Mississippians-to
obtain revenge for the ISLANDERS uttered
By JEFF. Davis, years since; and at
once the gallant seventy raised shout
Of defiance, and charged upon the chiv-
airy, routing and scattering them in less
than an hour, with loss Of 20 or 30
killed, wounded and prisoners. Our
loss was one killed and 8 wounded. This
is one of the most gallant affairs on re-
cord and we only regret we are unable
to give the names Of any Of the heroes
not even the commanding officer.
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The rebels now propose to substitute
cotton, for currency; aud to use that AZ
ticle in purchasing supplies for the gov
eminent. But how viii JEFF Davis get
the cotton to barter for bread. Seize /, OF
course, without consideration, and then
make the original owner take It for
wheat, corn, and meat Well that is an
ingenious process; it rivals the old sys-
TEN Of weighing pork, adopted tout vest
when steel yErds we're scarce, and plat
form scales unknown. The people used
to put plank across the fence, then 3
hog on one end, and a rock on the other;
balance them, and then guess st the
weight Of the rock.
The farmers in Dixie protest against
the impFessment Of provisions; JEFF Davis
nvoids 3 continuance Of the unpopular
practice BY impressing cotton, and then
trading II for conmissaries.
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The New Orleans True Delta, edited
by Mr.. Hahn, 3 candidate for Governor
Of Louisiana, comes Out in q lengthy
article in favor of the reelection Of
President Lincoln. Four years since,
and that paper would have been mObbed,
hsd it even hinted at such thing. are
We not progressing
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peeIdedIY OooI.

The n. Y. Herald comes out in favor Of
sbolishing slavery BY an amendment to
the Constitution Of the United States;
and has the GOODNESS to recommend
shat this Be rsllyiag cry Of the demo-
cratic psriy in future. Il sdds-and
With truth-that il that party would
ever win, it must throw Of the inoubus
Of slavery.
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For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce JAS. ~ HINTON,
candidate for reelection to the Office OF Sheriff
of Davidson County, at the ensuing March election
Ianl5-e
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EIectiOn---BedfOrd County.
WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE JOSEPH
&. THOMPSON as a candidate for reelection to the
Office of County Court Clerk OF Bedford County
Election, First Saturday In March next. jan I2
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For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce tho name of WIN.
WILSON as q candidate for the Office Of Sheriff st
the ensuing March election. jan l9s
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AuM0MmfRtIGntS.


We are authorized to announce THOMAS C.
CRUEK as a candidate fer the oflos Of Couuiy Trus
tee for Davidson couay at the ensuing March cleo
ton. Feb I1--tdes
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Criminal Court Clerk.

We ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE CHARLES
". SMITH ss candidate for the Office of CRIMINAL,
COURT CLERK Of Davidson County, at the Election
n March next. jan 26-td*
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Observation-Disclosures COUNTY.
WE ABE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE THE
name of LYCURGUs MCCALL, candidate for re-
election as Tax Collector for Williamson County.
Election first Saturday In March. jan 22-tds
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County Trustee.

We are authorized to announce T II. Mob RIDE
as a candidate for COUNTY TRUSTEE at the ensu-
ing March election. Jan 28-td~
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We are authorized to announce Capt. JOHN WILL
SON as a candidate for TRUSTEE Of Davidson COun
ty at the ensuing March election. FEB 5-tde@
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County Trustee.

We are authorized to announce P. W. MAXEY as
candidate for the Office Of Cousty Trustee for Da-
wilson County, at the ensuing March election.
Feb = tde@