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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-12-22

NIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
i on Tuesday last, somewhere ON NJ ain street. a
pair OF GOLD SPECTACLEs The finder will re-
eeive the above reward By leaving them at "THE
PLACE." corner of Tenth and Main streets
de 22-2tt
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FOR RENT.

1yOR RENT.--The undersigned u au'
II ,hofised TO rent out, Tor he ensuing year
1885,, the FARM known as Ashneid, ihe Psop7rty oi
40 ,,asber James NJ Garrett. Forty bassiels oi
winter oats were seeded in good time and Oh good
'fsna Address box l2i, Richmond post-offcr OF
the subscrib-r. Can be- found IN the Senate cham
her from II To o'clock.
also desire To employ a MANAGER on my
farm, adjoining the above, will give the occi,-
pancy OF my houses, fire-wood, and as much land
10 cultivate may BE- desired on very moderate
terms de 22-3tl JOHN X. GARRETT.
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NIOLEN, from an office in the City Hall,
~ ON Sunday last, pair of LARGE SHEARS.
reward OF TWENTY DOLLARS will be paid for
the return oil the same. or any information that
may lead to their recovery de 22--3t
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DOR SALE, PRIVATELY, a youn

nor SALE, PRIVATELY, a young
Il NEGRO WOMAN and her CHILD, boy
about tw) years old. The woman is about twenty
years d age of very decent and respectable APP
p.saTanee and we'll trained household servant
she is a beautiful washer and ironer; spins and
ssws t'oarse sewirgl very well aud has had
expei nee in cooking. Ii is desirable 10 keep mother
Ls secure OF EiIi treatment The child as III the
countTs, ami If not convenient to the purchaser to
take hun ~ once tits possible the present arrange
Inent nay he continued Tor a time. Address IL,
Daspat Ii Office de 22-3t
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NnR REM. IMMEDIATELY. a large

airy, FURNISHED ROOM, in the basement,
suitable Ion mess OF tinee four gentlemen.
Also, ROOM in the second story, UNFINISHED.
Cooking can be done after Christmas. Apply at the
premises, corner OF Grove and Harvey streets.
de 2l-5ts
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EMIT AT AU(T1ON.-We WI

EOR RENT AT AU(T1ON.--we VII
tie I'D Of December, upon the tsises, ~ the bvur
Of O'clock. that very deeira6Is FAMILY nESl-
DENCE, at prsasnt occupied By Dr.. Mjnse, situ-
tieth Streets coasaining ten Foous kitchen With
four roomss carriage house, ssal1s, &C. Win
splendid garden Of about 80 scse ~ lard, with
we'll Of delightful water in he yard Possesslori
had the Isl Of January, 1885, Il II seldom such .
situation con be rented, combining 20 rnsly sdvan-
tases. tle 20-tdrl CLOFT0N kLYNE.
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ION FRIDAY, the 23d instant, at the
~ auction-house Of Williamson & Co., 1872 Main
street, viii proceed to sell the effects of Ellen
Fisher, deceased, consisting of HOUSEHOLD FUR
NIIUhE, &c. +. LAUBE,
Curator OF Ellen Fisher, deceased
Sale conducted by WILLIAMSON Co., Auctioneers.
de 22-2ts
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STRAI MARE.-Came to my farm, ON
~ the White Oak swamp, eight miles from Rich
inond, and between the Charles City and Williams
burg roads, on Friday last, BAY MARE, with n
star IN her forehead The owner will come forward
prove property and take her away
DE- 2i-3ts JOSEPH MARSHALL
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BY Grubbs & Williams, Auctioneers,
under the American Hotel.)

VALUABLE BRICK DWELLING
FOR SALE AT AUCTION be sold.
on the premises, at auction, on THURSDAY, De-
cember %, at l2 o'clock NJ, the BRICK DWELL
ING on the west side of Sixth street, between Cary
and Canal streets, now occupied by Mrs. Hirst,
containing ten rooms, with kitchen with four rooms
wood and coal-house, and gas and water on the
lot. The property is rented to good tenant, whose
term expiles on the 18th OF April next.
TFRMs: At sale.
de 10 GRUBBS & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
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NOTICE Tho BAGGAGE OF the First
IN MARYLAND Cavalry was LETT in Richmond
about Ji ~ iSGf Amy information OF its where
aLouts WI 10 Thankfully received. Address me,
care VI =. a. i.Iisy : Co, Richmond Virginia
GEORGE iioWAkD,
Capt q company {, tiist Maryland cavalry.
&c 2--eo,i4t
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"OOD.--For sale, about FIVE hundred
w cords Of nice, seasoned PINE WOOD,
within two miles Of the Richmond and Fredericks-
burg railrcad. at Kby's station twelve miles from
the cry. le l7-iots ~ d. WHITING.
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1--WE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE.

Il WABD.-My boy FRED left my house on the
18th instant. lie is about twenty-three years old
black; stands and walks very erect rather long
face, with little no beard; slow to answer when
spoken to, and speaks short. lie may be about
Church Hill in the neghborhood of DIR. Farrsrs :,
on Newmarket road, where he has wife. / will
give the above reward OF FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for his delivery at the Henrico county Jail.
de l7--Gt GEORGE u. PLEASANTS.
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EoR Hn.l, SMART Tor, twelve or
fcgrteen years oI age, OF good habits; has
been fTsinsd ! 4 dluing-iooia servant for two
thIes yeaI "a with much care, III private fam
liy. Also, 10y, eighteen years OF age; good
diivar, farm IA. I'D, &c. Address box $50.
de POD l'
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sTY DOLLARS REWARD WILL

i be paid for the recovery CT SALES BOOK,
containing IN account Of an auction sale, together
With the bills, ready made out Ii was taken out
Of my store, No. 50 Main street, by mistake or
otherwise. yesterday afternoon Whoever will re-
turn it will receive the above reward aud no oues-
items win be asked The look Is of yellow paper,
de 22-ts JAMES E. BURNETT
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SUNDRlES.
- barrels Apple Brandy,
| barrel Apple Butter,
10 barrels Cider Vinegar,
| box Country Soap,
/ fi.kin Butter,
tierces Rice,
/ fierce Family Hams,
dozen bottles Old Jamaica Rum,
loo sacks Virginia Salt,
so kegs Old Dominion Nails assorted
100 boxes and caddies Manufactured Tobacco,
20 coils Plowline Rope,
dozen Plaid Shirts,
300 pairs English Cotton Cards No 10.
2 boxes Taliow Candles
rolls "a Woolens
80 pieces IA Plaid Domestic,
5 barrels White GREASE
| barrel Tanners Oil,
10 barrels Spirits Turpentine,
on consignment and Tor sale by
r. Il ROBERTS,
de 2o-St' corner Cary and Thirteenth streets.
nHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES.
~ 10 barrels CRUSHED SUGAR
Ia barrels CLARIFIED SUGAR,
- barrels BROWN SUGAR,
10 boxes ADAMANfiNE CANDLES
chests fine GREEN TEA,
chests fine BLACK TEA,
1000 pounds prime MIDDLING BACON, Sc,
just received ana for sale at L. YERBY'S,
No. Twelfth street, between Main and Cary.
de ls--6tt
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nNE HUNDREn COLLARS RE
" WARD.-SIayed from General Ewelrs sta
BILE, on Cary street, between sixth and Seventh
streets, two white and hver-coored, double-nosed,
POINTER DOGS; for which the above reward
viii be paid if delivered to the undersigned at the
stable. de l6-6t- c M CHAMBERS.
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BE RENTED no THE HIGH,

w EST BIDDER, on THURSDAY, the 23d
instant, at II NJ HOUSE AND LOT, SITUATED
ON Broad, between Twentieth and Twenty -hssr
streets, nov occupied by Mr. Richard Sedexick Tor
one year-possessi0n TO be given the frrt day Of
January, 1861. The house contains four rooms, be-
sides coal and wood house the lot which Is large
required as 10 character and ability to pay.
de 90 T. w. KEESEE, Auctieneer.
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A LMAhA6 FOR lSG5.-Warrock S
"a el.sionsoa isicHARDsoN'sy VIRGINIA AM,
AoElh CAL plIsA ALMANAC Tor sale by
AAEs Il G0UDE, Main street,
de z2-lt' eflDsite Farmers Bank, Richmond
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foR SALE, q PAIR OF NJ u LES;
u young, getle and well broke warranted 10
work we'll, "a t;r fiiisle double Also, splendid
doable-balrei.a ENULIsH GUN. with spoflan.sl's
Quilt Aplsgsl Dir. JAMES wALsH'S gun store,
Nam stTeet Nn de 22-3ty
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EARM FOR SALE.-I am authorized to-
IL sell FARM, situated four miles from Raleigh,
North Carolina, containing ONE HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY ACRES OF LAND. The improvements
consist OF neat cottage with eight rooms, six OF
them with fre-places; and all other necessary OUT
buildings, including barn, courthouse, etc There
is wood enough TO pay for the place. The situation
is high and healthy-a splendid place for refugee,
with negroes. R. H. DIBRELL.
de l6-lot shockoe slip.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

VERY VALUABLE FACTORY AND
" FIXTURES COMPLETED FOR SALE PRI-
VATELY.-We offer for sale the very valuable TO-
BACCO FACTORY and FIXTURES Ccomplete),
situated on the corner Of Main and Twenty-sixth
streets, now occupied q hospital by the State Of
North Carolina. For terms apply 70
0RUBBS WILLIAMS,
de 20-eod3t Auctioneers.
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EOR RENT.-FIFTY ROOMS in the
IL BALLARD HOTEL for rcnt-some oil the
best in the building three handsome PARLORS,
partly furnished, and Ege Bedrooms on the first
floor. city reference required Apply 10 the sub
scribcr, at his Office in the hotel. between the hours
of 10 aud O'Clock. JOHN f. PAL1.ARD.
IA, 2o-5ts
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RUNA VA Us.

IHHREE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
Il WARD.-Ran away from my farm, Creigton,
Henrioo county, on Saturday night last, NEGRO
WOMAN, named HARRIET; bright muatto /;
about twenty-one years of age. The above reward
will be paid for her apprehension and delivery to
me. de 2l-3t' ANNA NJ CHRISTIAN
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By George W. Willis, Auctioneer,
mo. IS Main street.)

by utorge W. Wits, AucuOneer,
(No IS Main street.)
WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION, AT
w my store, THIS Thursday, MORNING
December %, at 10 o'clock, large and desirable
lot of
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE,
STOVES,
CROCKERY and GLASSWARE,
READYMADE CLOTHING
BLANKETS,
SHOES,
DRY GOODS, SC.
ALSO,
600 pounds SALT PORK and about
6o0 pounds SALT BEEF, in fine order;
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES,
JEWELRY, &c.
de % 6, W. WILLIS Ayctioneer
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By hedwood, Phillips & Co, Auctloneers,
(Ao 81 Main street,
I Asst SALE THIS YEAR.-We will
i 1 sell al auction, on THURSDAY NEXT, the
22d instant, a large lot OF HOUSEHOLD and
KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting OF
Beds, Mattresses, Bedsteads
Cooking and Parlor Stoves,
Chairs, Tables,
Blankets, Overcoats,
Clothing. Tobacco,
Smoking Tobacco, Cigars,
Chewing Tobacco.
ALSO,
Watches Jewelry, sc.
Parties wishing to contribute to this sale re-
quested to send in their goods as this the last
sale OF the
REDWOOD, PHILLIPS & CO.,
DE- II Auctioneers.
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DR. .BEpOCKS HAS FOR SALE A
L. likely Dung GIRL; lne TOP-bUGGY
uAESISs AID HVhs1, and % lend for his
iced. Fol l.Eap, several HOUSES alil ROOMS
on the mani street in Manchester. Apply at his
uIss, c,inegs 81 Main and Twelfth Streets or t.
-dr ANNIE 1t, attorney ut Law, In Manchester, for
TIE horses dc 2e-lts
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THREE HUNDRED DOLIARS RE.

'HKEE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
Il WARD will be paid for the delivery or certain
inforInation,- of a small CHEsTNUT-soRREI,
HORSE, lost from South Carolina Soldiers, Home
on Monday, the 18th instant. Had on halter
birdie and ieathrr-seated saddle, with high horn
and wooden stin ups--very broad leathe,s H. i
about nine years old, and fourteen hands high :
small scae under the saddle ard oaly tvs shoes on
Apply 10 @. II. McMASrER,
de 22-2t South Carolina Soldiers, Hama
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NIFTY DOLLARS RFwApn On

L'IFTY DOLLARS REWARD. One
Il HORSE, stolen from Vests stable. en-
Eighteenth street. Description Bay; i've years
Old; wart under LETT eye long tail; very duh APP
pearsnee galied on the neck By collar The ADORE
reward will be paid Tor the delivery OF safl horse TO
MOORE & TURNER, commission merchants
franklin street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
de 22-3ts
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JAMES III. MEEKINE, free man Of
~ color, q ;, md his COAT and FREE PAPERS
= ~ aales " ss-~2t. KENT, PANE & 90, s
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They have. perhaps, concluded that as the
secrecy was made at their request, 1t premin6be
30 disregard It. We had no reason for desiring 70
conceal what occurred and have, therefore, COM
plant to make of the publicity given TO the fact Of
the visit The extreme inaccuracv OF Mr. dilmore's
narrative will be apparent to you from the foregoing
statement.
You have no doubt seen, in the Northern papcrs,
an account of another conference on the suiecs %
peace which took place in Canada, al about the
same date, between Messrs. g. q. Ciay ana =.
Holcombe, Confederate citizens Of the hignest cner
acter and position, and Mr. Horace Greeley, Of New
York. acting with authority Of President Lincoln
1t deemed not improper oinform you that Messrs
Cly and Hocombe, although enjoying, In an eminent
degree, the confidence and esteem OF the Premdent,
were strictly accurate in their statement that they
were without any authority from TINS Government
to treat with that of the United States on any SUD
ieet whatever. We had no knowledge OF thear con-
ference with Mr. Greeley, nor OF their proposed visit
TO Washington, till we saw the newspaper pubIica-
tons A significant confirmation OF the truth OF
the statement of Messrs Gilmore and Jaequess that
they came as messengers from MI Lincoln, Is 70 Dc
found in the fact that the views OF MT Lincoin, as
stated by them to the President are In exact con-
formity with the offensive paper addressed 70 whom
it may concern" which was sent by Mr Lincoln to
Messrs Clay and Holcombe by the hands OF nus pIl-
vate secretary, Mr. Hay and which was property
regarded by those gentlenen an Inumation tha,
Mr.. Lincoln unwilling that this war shomo
cease while in his power to continue hosthfles-
am, very respectfully,
]. P. BENJAMIN,
Secretary Of State.
Hon JAMES M. MASON, Commissioner TO the Con
tinent, &c, &c, &c, Paris
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LOCAL MATTERS.

MAYORS CoURr-Recorder Caskie pres'dtag.-lu
health on the part Of the Mayor has deferred him
from officiating for the past few days. Yesterday
morning he left the city for short recreation in the
country and during the interim of his absence the
police affairs of the city will be under the manage
ment of Recorder James K. Caskie, whose enielehl
management has hitherto given general satlsfactioh
The following is true transcript OF the business
disposed of yesterday morning: ~,
Dennis Sweeney was charged with uhia"luuy
turning out of doors Elizabeth Grimes, step-daugh,
ter of Dennis second wife. The accused testineu
that Miss Grimes was anxious to cause disturbance
between himself and wife and because he ntlmated
on "Wednesday that himself and wife were the only
ones who had any right to exercise authority over
the premises the complainant flew in passion ana
procured the warrant upon which he was arraigneo
After cseful sitting of the testimony, the Recorder
discovered nothing more in the affair than an orui
nary family difficulty which he had no control
and therefore, dismissed the with little whole
some advice to all parties concerned
Z. Wilkes the owner OF hirer OF Louisa, VINO iol
some time since has been going at large dsposing
of her time contrary to city ordnance was hneo
| and advised to beware of q second offence.
| Joseph Angle, charged with running drays anC
l wagons the street without conforming 10 the OF
dinance with respect to licensing and numbering TN
same was fined five dollars.
| fine of 6ftv dollars and conhscation was i'm
| posed upon Timothy McNemara, charged witt
buying a load of watermelons to sell again at az
| vanced prices. The evidence proved that Inn re
sorted to the strategic plan of bargaining for tn
melons in the First Market and having them driver
to his residence on Main street. between Nineteent
| and Twentieth, before settling for the same, IN OF
| der to evade the law.
Martha, slave of Mrs. Page, charged with usin
! insolent and abusive language to youth name
1 George W. Murray, discharged, the ev1denc
being insufficient to convict her of the offence.
| Leopold Rose, charged with permitting nuisant
to exist ON his premises, was allowed a limited tim
to abate the before the requsitons OF the ORD
| nance will be enforced.
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FROM ATLANTA.

ATLANTA, August 23-A dispatch from Jones'
boro' states that Federal raiding party in heavy
force has appeared at Fayetteville. dispatch nom
General Maury, at Mobile, confirms thS capture q
Memphis By Forrest washburn and staff were
captured With the city Dixon bridge. on Flint
river near Fayetteville, vas burnt this morning
Scouts report that another Federal raid, 1000
strong with nine pieces Of artillery. started nom
Decatur early this morning in the direction Of Coz
vngton letter from officer at Greeneville, Ease
Tennessee, says that John Morgan left that point
for Knoxville. Trains running regularly nom
Bristol to Greencvie.
The situation around Atlanta is unchanged. The
enemy shelled the city at intervals all night All
quiet this morning, except occasional picket skir-
mishing. lady was killed near the Express ofhee
last evening by shell, and soldier lost q leg.
SECOND DISPATCH
ATLANTA, August 2i.--Another large confagTa"
ton occurred this evening Alabama street, de-
stroying q large warehouse and several dwellings.
The fire was caused by she'll The Yankee bat
teries during the fire, shelled that portion Of tho
city with great rapidity.
| Prisoners report that Sherman's army continues
well fed Citizens from Marietta report that fede-
raj officers claim that there twenty days proyi-
sions at that place. The Eighth brigade gives Nc
Closkey one hundred and fifty majority over Snead'
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BY TELEGRAPH.
ER0M PKTRRsBUR0.

pyrrnsnrRs, August 2s-Our forces engaged and
drove in the enemy's skiimishers in mont d Ssas @
muda Hundred this morning, capturing some nHy
prisoners The engagement lasted but q short u1ne
Our loss was small.
For several days past the enemy has been pieAsr.-
ing in front of Bermuda Hundred with negroes II
front and on the line Of tho Weldon railroad neso
Is little change.
force. from their rtsht 10 their left Buffers cav
alry engaged the encmy's cavalry nine miles below
here night before last, and ropused an effort they
were making TO drive in ouf picket Lnes. Our ioaS
was small Heavy firing has for the last hour been
heard some distance down the line Of the Weldon
railroad cause unexplained.
(sRcosp DISPATCH
PErEnsprRo, August 25.-The New York Herald
Of the 22d has q letter from Niagara Falls, which
saws Judge Black Attorney General under Bu-
chanan, and Hay, Lincolns private secretary, have
had another interview with Clay, Holcombc Co,
and that Lincoln il about offer an arnistce ana
propose a meeting Of commissioners in Baltimore OF
some other border city.
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THE LATE PEACE INTERVIEW IN RICH
MONp-CIRCULAR FROM THE STATE
DEPARTMENT.
The following circular from the State Department
IN rla;p fsalf.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
" .,,a+ oE 1894


Sir. Nnmarous publications which have recently
appeared in the journals Of the United states Oh
the ub;ect of informal overtures for peace between
two Fedorations of States now at war on this coht
nant render it desirable that you should be fuily
advised Of the views and policy OF this Government
OH a matter OF such paramount, importance ~ 10
formed OF what has occurred on the several occasions
mentioned i'll the published statements
Vou have heretofore been furnished with copies
of the manifesto issued by the Congress OF the Con
tierate States with the approval OF the President,
an the 18th June last and have doubtless, acted IN
conformity with the resolution which requested that
Comics of this manifesto should be laid before foreign
GOVERNMENTS 1.-The principles, sentiments, anu
purposes, by which these states nave oeen' ana are
stiIl actuated" are set forth in that paper With all
the authority due to the solemn declaration of the
LEGISLATIVE and Executive Departments OF this
Government and with clearneSs which leaves no
room for comment or explanation. IN lew SEN
t.nces il is pointed out that all We ask IL immunity
sn.ntarfa,once with our internal peace and pros
n.rty and to be left in the undisturbed enjoyment
RI those inaenabe rights of life, liberty, ana the
pursuit of happiness, which our common ancestor
declared to be the equal heritage OF All pafues !.
| the social oompact Let them forbear aggression'
un,n us and tho war is at an end. III there b'
nue.tions which require adjustment by negotiation
Wa have ever been willing and are still Wiling u
enter into communication with our a'eIhaiios III
| snirjt of peace Of equity, and manly irahKheas'
~ ,,,nitsto closed with the declaration that " VI
,ommit our cause to the enlightened Judgment .
the world 10 the sober reflections OF our adVerste
themselves and to the solemn ana righteous aioi
| trament of Heaven . s,,;u..;o, y
| This man;festo il seemed to havs met with res
| non "a from President Lincoln. IN the early part
iast month letter was received by General lie
from Iiautenant- General Grant, III the ouox'n
words:
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EPON 4T1RANI-

MonrIE, August 3i.-Fort Morgan Is in tho
enemy's hands. Whether surrendered, or blown up,
or evacuated, Is unknown. There are conflicting
reports, but nothing reliable.
A fag-of-truce boat visited tho enemy's upper
fleet to-day. The Federal exchange agent not hav-
ing arrived, nothing was accomplished.
A special to tho Adrertisey, FROM near Aberdeen,
on the Path, says the enemy burned Ashevilie last
night Their advance force passed through Holly
Springs this morning towards La Grange. Their
wagon train crossed at Waterford last night.
As they were about crossing, Chalmers fired into
their infantry force yesterday. and sharp skirnsh
took place. lie captured three wagons and teams
and five prisoners. Our loss twenty. The pursuit
was renewed this morning.
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TRKAsuRf DEPARTMENT,
CosFEDfRATE STATES OF AMERICA.
Richmond, August 3, 1864.

TERTIF1CATESU INDEBTEDNESS
BEARING SIX PER CENT. PER ANNUM
INTEREST AND FREE FROM TAXATION by
the fourteenth section of the act TO reduce tho cur
rency, approved February Il, lsGi, the SECRETARY OF
the Treasury authorized 10 issue the above certi-
fcates payable two years after the ratification Of
treaty of peace with the United States, They can
not be sold but only to be issued TO such credi-
tors Of the Government willing to receive the
same in payment of their demands. They must also
be given at par, though free from taxation
The attention Of purchasing agents and disburs~
ing officers of the Government is called to this class
of public securities offering peculiar advantages
to those from whom the supplies of the Government
are bought and to facilitate the OF them, checks
drawn by disbursing officers upon the depositAriee
holding these funds, and marked across the facd
PAYABLE in certificates of Indebtedness" wAi bo
paid in conformity Herewith.
Depositaries are hereby authorized and required
to comply with this regulation, and to make apph-
cation to the Register for supplies of certificates a.
required. tSignedl g. A IRENHoLM,
au Pts Secretary Of Treasury.