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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-07
THE UNION NATIONAL CONvKN-
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BALTIMoRE. Monday. juno 6. 1864.


The city is becoming quite lively with the
gathering throng. The Eutsw House and Barnums
Hotel have been selected the headquarters by the
various States.
The Ohio delegation hung out their flag at Barnums
this morAng--s white flag with tri.color border bear
ing tho inscription Ohio true TO tie Uaion." AT the
Eutaw House. the headquarters Of the National Ex-
ecutivo Committee large canvas banner Is suspended
bearing the name OF Abraham Lincoln for the next
Presidency. The names most prominently mentioned
for President OF the Convention are Mr.. Dennison Of
Ohio, Mr. Cameron Of Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Raymond
Of New-York
A meeting OF the Ohio delegation was held tonight
and was addressed by Cows. Dennison and Tod who
strongly urged the denomination Of President Lincoln
The Rev. DR.. Breckenridge will be temporary Chair
man Of tho Convention.
A deputation from the War Democratic State Com
mittee OF New.York. OF which the Hon. George A.
grandrcth is Chairman is holding levee at Barnums
Hotel and tho members pressing the name Of the
Hon Daniel 8. Dickinson for tho Vice. Presidency.
The American Telegraph Company have placed sew
era instruments Ia the theater " facilitate the trans
mission Of the proceedings Of the Convention to the
press throughout the country.
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Terms of The Tribune.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

The Navy Department has received informa-
tIop of the following captures The steamer Bermuda,
Volunteer Lieut.. Commander Smith. captured inc
Rebel sloop Fortunate. She had run out OF indian
River Fla. and was trying to get to Nassau Her
cargo Is small The o. S. steamer Chocura, of Brazos
on the Sd of May captured the Prussian schooner
Frederic the Second. She had run the blockade at
Brazos River in company with the English schooner
Agnes which was also captured with cargo OF ia
bales of cotton.
The slaves in the counties Of Daviess, Hen
derson. and Union in Kentucky, are deserving the
plantations by scores and making their way to the
Union lines The Louisville Journal rays "the blacks
are entirely demoraized, and cannot be controlled by
their masters"
The steamer Bermuda has arrived at Phlla-
delpha from the West Gulf Blockadng Squadron. she
brings 10 officers and &c discharged and disabled men,
Spoke U. S. ship Hartford. on cruise. Spoke at
sea schooner Dart from Now-Orleans with 80 passen'
gers disabled. and lowed to the h-West Pass
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TnR 7pnILADRLPlIrA FAIR.

It will surprise many people to learn that
the receipts of the Sanitary Commission during
this year of Fairs are little If any, in excess OF
its former income; the reason being that ordi-
nary contributions have been withheld from a
notion that the revenue yielded by the Fairs
made other gifts superAuous. There used to be
large donations of such articles as arc most
needed for the charitable work of the Commits
sion--of fruit and medical stores, delicacies,
wines, lint, bandages, and the like.
Now there are comparatively few, and
the Commission is compelled to pur-
chase great quantities of such as formerly
came in as gifts. The officers, therefore, have
found ample employment for all the funds con-
trbuted by the Fairs, and the treasury of the
Commission is still constantly in need of replen-
ishing. At this moment, especially, when the
calls for help are louder than ever, when every
day brings battle, and when the suffering ne
cessitcs of the Army are greater than the most
extensive and complete charity can possibly re-
lieve, there ought to be no cessation in giving,
and no diminution in receipts from whatever
source.
We welcome, therefore, the opening of the
Great Central Fair to-day in Philadelphia. st.
Louis has just closed hers, with a total income
reckoned at nearly 5000, 900. 1t is estimated
that the net receipts Of the Metropolitan Fair in
this city will reach the royal sum of 81 ,9Oo, 900.
We shall heartily rejoice if Philadelphia should
exceed this amount-certainly the metropolis of
the Keystone State will not consent to be out
done by a city that lies so far TO the west of the
center of national wealth rs does ST. Louis. IL
is said that the Philadelphia contributions have
been very large, that the city shows great on
thusasm, and that there is every reason to ex-
pcci great success. In periecting its ar
rangements the Committees have had the
benefit of manifold experiences, and in one
respect, at least, they are fortunate
in the season. for they are able to
add an extensive Horticultural department to
the other attractions of the Fair. Plants from
all zones tropical fruits, moses from the north,
exotcs of every description. have been gathered
into this rich collection, and the luxuriance and
strange beauty of unfamiliar climates will en-
chant the scenes of their visitors. A Gallery of
Art, Museum of Arms and Trophies, and seven
or eight other distinct departments are included
in tho attractions of the Fair. There is more
than enough to interest those who will go from
10 better motive than curiosity, and for those
who will conscicntiously devote all tho time and
money they can spare, the object OF tho Fair
supplies an al-sufhcient motive.
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Assistant Adjuant Generals Office at the Headquarters
Department of the Ohio, Knoxville, Tenn.
The brig Santiago, on Friday night last, ran
into the steamer Fairbanks at sea, bursting her boiler
and fatally scading Michael Kenny one of the remen
Gold opened in the street at 1884, and rose To
1884, the quotation at the Stock Exchange was l940ls In
the afternoon the price l9si9ls4l Government bond'
were strong for the 1891 Loan ll4d% being bid for the
Coupon bonds; $685. Registered lo6alost Coupon 52os
ios43iOs4; Currency Certificates. se09sl State bonds
steady Fregbts are dull Irregular and lower Money Is
quite freely offered at 67 cen. to brokers' call will be
made on account Of the 900 for days and Lenders
not disposed lose interest The Bank Statement shows
no importart change
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GENERAL NEWS.

meeting Of the retail boot and shoe dealers
was held last evening in the Cooper Institute. The
Committees appointed to the city present
ed their reports, from which it appeared that the
chief obstacles to earlier closing resulted from the
obstnacy Of two Of the bosses In each locality
the largo majority being willing to close their stores at
Tor D. m. A resolution offered that the resolu-
ton passed at the last meeting be rescinded and that
In future the hour for closing be instead Of m 1t
was proposed that the clerks hold large meetings In
those ncghborhoods where the dealers refused 10 close
and in reply it stated that arrangements were
being made to hold meeting in Union square on
next Monday evening. 1t was remarked by one OF the
speakers that three other learned professions" all
closed early and that yet the parsons doctors and Law
yers all managed to live better than shoemakers. and
that therefore the disciples Of St. Crspn might venture
to do the samoa proposition that met with great ap
plause. Aer considerable discussion In the course
which the majority Of the speakers expressed them
selves favor Of the resolution the motion was carried
unanimously.
During the past week the deaths in New.
York we're l4o-lls men, 80 women. liz boys and i2s
giris-a decrease Of from the mortality Of the pre-
yous week. and an increase Of 90 compared with the
mortality Of the corresponding week Of 1863 OF the
deceased 2Oe were children under years Of age.
The mortality by the principal diseases was Is follows.
Consumption. IS; Inflammation Of the lungs 81
let fever 90 measles al diphthera Is typhus fever
Is; small pox 2; deaths nom external causes. a.
among which were deaths from old ago. 2from wounds
received In battle 6drowncd and II Killed by acct.
dents In the institutions there were 76 deaths and 50
were buried in Potter's Field
The British steamship Virginia, Capt. Grace,
from Liverpool and Queenstown. arrived on Monday
morning bringing ii cabin aud 81 steerage psssen-
gsrs This La the greatest number brought over in
one vessel except BY the Great Eastern in July 1863
which had Iona
The House Military Committee in pursuance
ef resolution Of the Eoass. will nett week commence
O Investigation to discover II any and what disoyai
persons are employed in the Government Departments
here, and In the cavalry corrals at Gicsboro Pont
Lieut.. Col. G. NJ. Bascom, Assistant Adjutant-
General has bsea assgres to duty In charge Of tho
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SAN FRANCISCO SATURDAY. june Z, I5b4.
The California end of the Pacific Railroad
Is now finished and In running order for 81 miles from
Sacramento. Woikmen are engaged on the next
section OF 30 miles.
The National Freedmens' Relief Association have
perfected their organization here and contributions
coming in 1t expected that 100000 will be realized
In this city.
The steamer John L. Stephens has arrived from Mex
lean ports with Sl45 l5 in specie and So sacks OF silver
ore.
Trade Of all kinds has been dull during the past week
Mining stocks are lower than ever.
An armed party has been fitted out In Humboldt
Mining County to hunt and punish band Of Indian
murdcrcra
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THE CAMPAIGN.

Ineligible accounts Of Fridays battle
hitherto rather vaguely described, will be fount
in our letters printed this morning The attacl
was ordered by Gen. Grant along the whole line
with a view to gaining ground and driving thu
enemy closer upon the Chickahominy, aud Il
some extent was O success. Gen. Grants owl
account is that nothing decisive was accom-
plished, but it appears that at SONG points i'm
portant positions were carried and held
II will be noted also that here, as so FIRE.
quently before in this campaign. the result o
the days fight is something which the troops
engaged can reckon a success--so much ground
taken from the enemy-such line Of rfle-pit'
carred-a bit of woods won here, hill there.
The drift Of the fighting is oil in one direction.
Gen. Grant goes steadily toward Richmond,
and his army finds encouragement in every step
of progress.
1t seems to be understood on both sides that
the turning point Of the war is at Richmond.
We know that Grant is strengthening his army
almostevery day, and the evidence is conclusive
that Lee has summoned his outlying detachments
from all quarters to the rescue Of the Rebel
capital. Prisoners have been taken within a
few days from the divisions Of Breckenridge, OF
Beauregard, and one writer even says, Of Polk.
If the latter is really with Lee, the slight resist.
ance which Johnston is able to offer TO the ad'
vance of Sherman is accounted for.
The reported capture Of Bottoms Bridge over
the Chickahominy by Sheridan, refers probably
to Bottom s-Brdge Station, on the railroad, OF
is an error wholly. Official dispatches contra
diet the statement inferentially-a force OF Reb'
els being reported on Sunday east OF the river at
that point. Moreover, Gen. Grant will hardly
risk movement so decisive as crossing the
Chckahominy at any point with small por'
ton of his force. He is not the man to put his
army astride of stream, and keep it divided
just long enough for one wing to be thoroughly
beaten-say at Gainess Mills, for instance.
His present position is at nearly right angle
to the river, not parallel to its course,
and the line which Lee holds is not defensive
one with reference to the Chickuhominy, but
with reference to Richmond. Tho two Generals
have dangers to guard against almost precisely
similar-Grant being obliged to cover his line Of
communication with White House, just as Lee
is forced to oppose IN advance on Richmond.
In the present attitudes Of the two armies the
rear of either is open-in one sense-to flank
movement. Lee has tried two, and failed in
both. Grant will probably not try till he is
able to try to some purpose. But when be
takes Bottoms Bridge and holds it, it will not
be long that we shall have to wait for
news of battle. Or he may move with
equal decision on Meadow Bridge, and in either
case bring Oh an engagement. In the latter,
however, it will be fought on tho left bank Of
the Chickahominy. KIM.
Nothing occurred Of any moment ON Saturday
or Sunday. There was night attack on Han.
cock Oh Saturday, but it was repulsed, and both
armies took Sunday for day of rest. /,
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BURSTING or rHR GREAT WIZARD GUS.-Tho

BURSTING OF THR GREAT WARD GUN.-Iho
monster gun. whose casting at the Wizard Ordnance
Works described some weeks since. was On Satur'
day last subjected TO 30 test as TO cause its al
most total destruction. Though VI but Is inches cali.
bcr the gun. from Its peculiar pattern was probably
the bulkest piece Of ordnance ever made IN this
Try being feet In length over six feet in exterior
diameter aud weighing over 5000 pounds. Tho
charge was far greater than any ever before attempted
consisting Of 10 pounds of quick burning POWDER and
an elevated shot Of 800 pounds weight the cartridge
was is inches in diameter BY l5i In length. the
ball a solid double shot fifteen inches by
twenty. tour This is more than three times tho
service charge The gun was fred about dusk and
caused an explosion by which many in the city at the
distance Of two miles. were much alarmed when the
clouds OF smoke and gravel had subsidized IL was found
that tho gun had been blown " Fragments one pcoe Of
about aO0 lbs weight being hurled dhtan 50 u about
40 feet In view OF the immense charge Mr. Wizard took
every precaution ~ keep the bystandersa az ssfo dis
TANGO and 10 his caution We may attribute tho fact that
no onc was at all injured though the ying fragments
passed in alarming proximity to many Of spectators
Whether the rupture as caused by adcective casting
duo merely TO the heavy charge are unable
N state. iIreutOn Monitor.
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The meeting on behalf of Union refugees,
heretofore announced, and to be addressed by
the Rev. ]. P. Thompson and the Rev. Vim. j.
Burlington, will be held at Cooper Institute on
Thursday evening. The number of suffering
Unionists at the South who have lost everything
by their loyalty is undoubtedly very large, and
an appeal for aid to give them the assistance
they are so much in need of should not be in
uaiu
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The Richmond Examiner of the Cd Qast Thurs
day. has nothing of consequence from Lees
army. The editor makes up table showing
that during the month Of May $1,000 Union
soldiers and l9, 900 Rebels have been killed in
battle. Joe Johnston is still whipping Sher-
man, and still retreating toward Atlanta.
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Marine Disaster.

BosRoN. Monday June 6 1864.
The schooner Mary Ann, from Wiscasset,
Me-. for Boston. loaded with brick sprung leak and
foundered early Sunday morning Her crew escaped In
boats.
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MILITIA FIELD DAYs.-Yesterday the famous
Goth Regiment N Y. ~ &c. eft this city for practice
In field evolntions at East Now York
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yesterday Send the schooner loaded with vegetables
and prophylactics, here" - ---.>-.-
BENZ. ?. BUTLBR TO GARRETT DAVIS.
Gen. Butler has sent the following character
isc letter to Senator Davis Of Kentucky in response
to the resolution Of inquiry offered by the latter in the
u s. Senate. q few days since:
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD. June ., 1884.
GARRETT DAVIS, ESQ., Member Of the Senate Of the Tinted
States from Kentucky.
Sir: hsvs read your resolution Of inquiry You do
no greater than to have every Of my political life,
which began on tho first Tuesday of November 1885, and
ended on the 18th day Of April 1861 thoroughly scru
nized. 1T RI .... ...
will thank you also have every act Of my Official LIE,
which began a. Brxsder General Of the Massachusetts,
militia April 49, 1861 and will end whom this war does II not
sooner subjected to the like examination have favors
ask and but act Of uscethat the nquion may not
bc parts, that s ons-sided Your obedent servant
BENZ. =. BUrLRR-
THE INVALID CORPS.
The Military Committee of the Senate have
resolved to look into the composition and character OF
the Invalid Corps many complaints having been made
that il is an asylum for favortes TO fighting and
peace men in soldiers Uniforms.
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
Minister Corwin since his return has had pro-
ractcd interviews with the President and Secretary Of
State.
NINE THOUSAND PRISONERS.
The total number of Rebel prisoners captured
in the late battles as reported to the CoumissaryGen
era Of Prisoners to June 4h, is about 1900. 40 Of
which are officers.
ASSIGNED TO DUTY.
Major j. 7. Kennedy, Sd New-York Artillery,
and Superintendent Of Recruiting Service has been as
signed to duty by the War Department as Assistant
Corimissary Of Mustcrs for the District of North
Carolina.
COLLISION WITH THE ENEMY.
Capt. Jacob r. Adams, late of Dorchester
Comfy Md. has been tried by d Military Commission
and sentenced to three years in the Albany Pentenry
for violation Of The laws OF war In conveying goods,
coniraband of war. and information.
PRIZE CASES
The following prize cases have just been sent
to the Fourth Auditors Office for adjustment. and viii
BE- ready for payment ere long:
Prize schooner Louise captured by the ". s. steamer
Queen Feb. H. 1854. Amount for distribution. si,-
$50 IS. ID. ID. Farrsgut Flag Officer.
Pre- schooner Edward oaR.IreSa py e 3 49,
Galley, Flag Officer. . 80 =.
Prize "a bales Of Cotton. captured BY the U. ,.
steamer j. L. Davis Amount for distribution 3D.
i2 %.
NORTHERN EXPEDITION To MONTANA.
Capt. Fisk, the indefatigable Commandant OF
two expeditions north overland to the Mountains and
the Pacific is again under orders to escort emgranS to
the gold fields of Montana and will probably take the
route he has recommended via the Yellowstone River
&c The rendezvous for er.igrants will probably be at
Fort Ridgy Mnnosota. and the expedition will move
from that point about the lst Of July.
NATIONAL BANKS.
The following National Banks have sbeen
established since our last report. The total number
established up to date is 40 with total capital of
s5s 545 30:
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CONGRES&.


SENATE juno 6-The President was called upon for
information concerning the present condition of the
slave trade in Cuba md what efforts being made
for its suppression The bill giving 10000 ceres of
land to the State of Wisconsin. to aid in constructing
the Ship Canal from Green Bay Lake Michigan. was
passed The Internal Revenue bill came up, and the
clause in the old bin establishing collection districts nc
cordng to the basis Of representation in Congress was
adopted An amendment making tax on passage
tickets of $780, 50 cents and passage tickets OF 50
to sO0 g. was adopted 1t also voted to increase
the income tax on sums from 5000 to 5000 to five per
cent.
HoUsE-The Select Committee on the subject Of the
deienses Of the North Eastern frontier was continued
during the present Congress. Mr.. Garfield reported
bill for the speedy punishment OF guerrillas as
murderers and vioators OF the laws and customs Of
war Mr. Eldridge moged to lay the bill the table
Disagreed to35 against CO. The bill was passed under
the operation Of the previous queston-72 TO 81 Mr.
Cox offered resolution condemnng the extradtion OF
Arguees 1t was referred to the Committee on the
Judicary-72 against &C. AFR. Wilson reported back
the Senate bill for the summary trial Of minor oenses
against the United States. which was passed. Mr..
Wilson reported back the Senate bill which was passed
providing that member Of Congress SHALL after his
election and continuance In Office nor any head OF
department or bureau OF clerk Snail receive or dsco
TO receive any compensation. directly indirectly for
any service rendered be rendered either by him
se another in proceedings relative to contracts &C.
Mr. Wilson also reported the House bin placing con-
tractors for supplies tor the Army and Navy under the
laws which rotate to those branches of the public
service. The bin passed. Mr. Wilson re
ported the House bin to prevent the sale,
trade exchange Of any false counterfeit coin.
Treasury notes. postal currency. Mr.. Wilson
reported bill to exclude traitors and alien enemies
from the civil Courts Of the United States and from the
public lands. Mr.. Morris introduced bin to repeal all
acts for the rendition Of fugitive slaves.
NEWS FROM EUROPE.
BY the arrival of the Virginia, the Etna, and
the China, we have seven days later news from Eng
laad.
All the English papers were commenting upon
the war from America, though their opinions
differed as widely possible. All agreed. however,
in acknowledging the ability Of Gen. Grant. and the
bravery Of the Union troops.
The notorious rams built by the Mcssrs.
Laird have been purchased by the British Government
No particulars are given
The London Conference held another meet
ing on the 9th OF May 1t is believed that Austria
Prussia Germany, and England win consent to the
plan Of France to take vote OF the people Of the
Duches. A large number Of other reports are circu
lsting, but they need confirmation.
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tional wagons to the front Issuing largely. Supplies
plenty. Steamboat Guy Sanitary Commission. arrived
yesterday Send the schooner. loaded with vegetables
and prophylao here" ..-......
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NORTHERN EXPEDITION To MONTANA.

Capt Fisk, the indefatigable Commandant OF
two expeditions north overland to the Mountains and
the Pacific is again under orders to escort emgrans to
the gold fields of Montana. and will probably take the
route he has recommended via the Yellowstone River
&C. The rendezvous for grants will probably be at
Fort Rdgly Minnesota. and the expedition will move
from that point about the lst Of July.
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NATIONAL BANKS.

The following National Banks have .been
established since our last report The total number
established up to date is 40 with total capital Of
s5s 545. 20:
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Col. Peter A. Porter Of the sth NewYork
Heavy Artillery. officially published as killed is said to
DO only severely wounded. baltimore paper OF this
morning contains n cheering statement 70 this effect
Hollis White has gone to the front to devoe himself to
the care Of the Colonel II yet alive and to bring home
bis remains II dcad.
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The News By the EtnS.

The Inman steamer Etna, Capt. McGuigan,
which LEFT Liverpool at O'Clock the afternoon Of the
25b and Queenstown on tho a6th May. has arrived here
The Bremen appointed TO leave southampton fot
NewYork the 26th instead Of Wednesday. the 25.A
as usual
The City Of Washington arrived of Cape Clear
about 9 a. n. on the 25th May.
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THR BATTLES BETWEEN GRANT Asp LIB

The details Of the great battles III AmeilC ..
arc calculated rather to enhance thsn diminish ss
satiou with which the first tolegrams were :vsS ~
There has been no exaggeratton. no oSeis"saAs~