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Very respectfully. etc.
X. /. Page, Brig-Gcn. c, 5. 4.


Headquarters Of the l.. :. Forces.
Mobile Bay, Aug. %, l-6l.
GrsfaAI--i have mortified Admiral
Farrtgti OF your desire In capitulatc, and
uH;Il hi, arrival hostilijics will be sus
pended, when Your proposal Will be duly
considered.
Very respectfully, your oh't scry't.,
G. GRANGER, Mai. ten. Us, \.
To Brig Gen. X. |. Page.
Commanding at Fort Morgan.
Headquarters Of the L. :. Forces.
Mobile Bay, Aug. 23, 1851.
GrNrRAt-Iu reply to your commune
cation of this date received by Captain
Haylar, asking for terms of ca pitulaton,
Nc have to say that the only terms We can
make are
FrS,-lhc unconditional surrender Of
yourself and the garrison Of Fort Morgan
with ali VI the public property within It's
limits, and IN the same condition that it is
now.
Second-ihe treatment which is in con
tormity with the custom Of the most
civilized nations towards prisoners of war.
Ihrd-l'rlyate property, with the
~ It''i Va III mr. Viii bt tSIlttltu.
Very respectful your ob't serv't.,
+, DRAYroN. Captain L. S. \.
On the part If Admiral Faragut, com
manding the Naval forces.
S. ARNOLD, Brig, Gen. T. s. A.
On the part OF Mai Gen. Granger, L. S.
A., commanding |. 5. forces.
FoRr MoEGAN, Aug. 90, l56l,
capt L. DRAYToH, Captain. L. ). n,
On the part of Admiral Farragut.
X. ARNOLD, Brigadier General,
On the part Of Gen. Granger,
commanding L. S forces.
GENTLEMEN-Your conditions in the
communication of to-day are accepted
hut have still to request that the terms
ask ed With reference to my sick be grant
ed and inserted in the capitulations. |
Will be prepared to surrender at = o'clock,
and to embark as soon as possible.
Respectfully, etc,
+. |. PAGE, Br Gen. c. S. A.
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Gold 242 10.
NASHVILLE. Scnt. 4

NASHVILLE. sept. i.
Official dispatches reccivedat Nashville,
state that in the late fight before Atlanta.
the rehels lost :3010 killed and wounded,
2J3j prisoners, including Brig. Gen. ten
guns, and 4 large amount OF camp eqai-
page. our loss was trifiing. The rebels
are retreatiue in great haste
Official information from the front dated
sunday, - miles south of Atlanta, repre-
sents that Sherman is pushing rapidly
southwark OF Atlanta.
LOUISVILLE. Ky, 9th
The Tennessee State Convention assem-
bled at Nashville yesterday, elected a
President, and adjourned until to-day.
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CALVIN ?. JOY, Ticket Master.
Esn.cs and Negotiations


'nttea;ro OF : rsHt' oae way over miles. will
be allowed tor Neat >uacN and colts under years
Ill, aui i''r ffnaspa rtttf4n of sheep and swine.
L. IeQstaes sI.i a3a.w = sca.guahie sum.
inAl. tees sell. H't ava premiums when tho
article Is o. 4 deemed worthy. Tary may recon-
he ID Statl't;e, on ar lcle, presented, when
premium Is n. tc wh'cl will be paid il thY
tuUa, 1t the : ci,ty ". II adtrit.
Az IHci4rGti' Cam. Tue viii be appointed to
examine all attictes treseHtti, for WHICH pre-
Hi1ssu = tafei, aH4 aw.tI fatalities as though
hey wee included 10 tie list
toH'al-t .es "a. peasr Gil ;teir own vacancies.
4"sate In .4ts additional viii be charged
ter All ta'1's,s passing ga the e und.
FieH4. IA. T III Re paid By tue Treasurer, after
taey have len arranged by the Trustees Il
slot4 n"' be oV,aluphed by persons having pre-
mln'o' a"atlcd t.rtn, tia, unless they are called
ef with" SIX III 'uths ,aey Will not be paid, but
tcteit Z. tie >lcIlty.
Ne wi,.i it L. be distinctly understood that no
premiums can BE- asar!ed on fu! blood animals.
ts saeas utlgss au un ioubtei pedigree is pre.eat
"a T. prove tsrln surh, at the time of the exam
nation. Al tefsugs IN king entries for premiums
where written statements are required by law, or
h' the Society, must see that this is done at the
proper tine, OF no premium Will be awarded
~ driving Oh tie track will b, allowed during
the exhibition, eXccp, by consent OF tho Trustees
or On business injected with the show. The
Marshais will see that this rule is strictly obferv
ny N'''ati"h wiz oe uSalt Win ACCORDING
TO law, which is 4. fellows:
. II any person sh all, contrary to the rules of
'all ullceTs. and after due notice thereof enter
OF pass within the bounds so fixed, he shall for.
ieit sun act exceeding five doilirs, to be recov.
cred On complaint 10 behalf OF the tate, in any
Court eempefen, to try the for the ben, fit Of
said society,"
y" animal shall receive more than one premi-
I'm, except as part OF n town team. or as peed
horses. All Articles aud animals must b. entered
in the name Of the owners
The Premiums on Town Teams will be paid to
the person entering them.
lent Z QUAD can be obtained inside of the en-
closure, on application TO the President
Competitors must fill up the blluks To be entit-
led to Premium. Forage will be furnished for
stock, fee Of expense, during the Fair.
Admission fee, Twenty FIVE cents each day
Horses an carriages twenty-five cents, and .
quarter Il dollar additent ier each passenger.
" { want the people Of all the towns within our
limits to cllne t. tue Hair, " II the Ladies, by
their US auI aGd ornamental handiwork contrib.
ute T. the Exhibition.
The Committee on Field Crops. will meet on
saturday, October "a,
j. p. LANGDON, |
JOSHUA WATSON,
RusW ELL Sissy, r.
b. II. EpPS A
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Vote Yes"

On the Constitutional Amendment.
The Soldiers nho fight for their country
should hase the privilege of yeting.
rILn D,.1nnl.,-nf Ia ,xiN vote MAJ,
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0rlearaph 3lfws;
FROM THE DAILIES

Pr,clas7.,,jsa 5y the Presjfea5, for a Day
Of Thanksgiving aai Prayer for or
R<esat TlcD.is5 "a Sea end Eaad-
P-3eiaaa'ioa IF Thanks 10 Generals
!Slsnaaa, Caa5g ard Ora ger. o7a dlrlr
C9wmGa9s.-P Proclamation = TaaHks
d -iamissl Farragai.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington Sept. ).
To Major General Dix
The President has issued the f,l'aaias
recommendation and orders ID relation /,
the recent success Of the [, :. forces q,
Mobile and Atlanta
(sigaed) (. NJ. STANTON,
{......... .,-- W.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-09

" The Navy Department has ordered
an investigation into the charge that the
pontsosnc remained forty eight hours in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-09

wy VII" rr, 'i''es LIZ anu stt'' aaN isoc-
ing. The ON and l9ih corp; moved Sat
towards berTysTilie. Alter reaching
beFr! @Yiiie' the rebels attacked Cooks
pockets on tie right OF the town, driving
1"eih rom their entrenehmentS. Inc
main body Of Cooks command were sent
q sustain the pIckcts. The reheiS IN force
charged item, but We're repuised: our
PICKET eAHeAe"@ent were reganed and
hetd' | ne engagements lasted from 4 p.
W., uut3t aIier sunset. Our loss was about
oJJ Killed ana NeGndeed.
New loEE' sep. ,
re 41lFa-- Bunker Hill Va cores
P0AaeAt wiring eA THE !ih. SaFs
Gen. E1eol Vas attacked last nigh. by
" enemy, has repulsed hHu. lie took
leh, prisoners.
n iis-r.a. : correspondent with Gen'i
A[tF.li' WfluaE On the ith. says;
Oar operations Yesterday on Gen. SherI-
daH ti@tt, were very successful. i-o-
iAaeN d'Nis.0n q fire hyigadeS OF cavalry
! ats,ae4eG our lines, bu; we're CALAMITY rc-
pa4Std, although the enemy mad three 10
7aF one.
W maintained the defensive Tor 4 short
time, IN or cr to slow the enemy to deYei-
Up his strength when We i77k the oHrns-
We and drove the TAole rebel division
l5o.n tAe Heid Ia great haste. through
woods. Fasi rstc pals ana rudely construct
ed brcast"orks, distance Of ti1e miles
Here they attempted 70 make stand bat
aaf troops eatr@ed them 50 imPetuou>,y
that they tool 10 fight again, While tae
fight was going on, RAnae.s corps moved
d q ~ % 5lf.L- ~ al
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The ORDER OF EXHIBITION WILL Be 4
FOL 0WS.

FIRST DAf-Forenoon making entries;
Foot Race at 10 o'clock A. NJ, premium S2,eO
distance around the Course. Examination Of
Horses at O'Clock ?. M: Trotting 4 year old
Colts at clock P. NJ; Drawing Horses at )
o'clock P. VI. Erening, Annual Meeting At y hich
the Agricultural Report I'D Reports of the Sci.
encc survey will be distributed
SECOND determination Of Stock at 10
o'clock a. NJ. Drawing o: Oxen at los o'clock
a, NJ. Walking Horses ! o'clock p. NJ. Tro,.
ing year old Colts at o'clock p. NJ. Evening
Address Exhibition in the Hall all day.
THIRD DAF-Grand Trial of Speed Of
Horses at . o'clock A. NJ. Reading the Report. Of
Committee at o'clock p. NJ.
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Bdttfe 70 b F0Hg9t-From -iaGHta.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, !
September. 6-S P. ".
To Major Gen. Dix
\ despatch from Gen. Grant, just re-
ceived. gives statement from the Rich
mend Eggas.4er Of this morning, that John
Morgan was surprised and killed, and his
staff captured. AT Grcenville, Tenn, yes
terday.
An unofficial despatch received by this
department this morning from Lexington,
states that Gen ellen had officially report
ed the surprise and defeat of Morgan at
Grcenville; that Morgan was killed and
his staff captured that from 80 to 100
rebels were killed, 20 prisoners taken and
Fan captured.
This report being confirmed by the Rich
mond Examiner, there Is no room 10 doubt
it, truth.
IN honor Of the capture of Atlanta, Gen.
Grant Yesterday ordered salute to be
fired with sho;;ed guns from every battery
bearing upon the enemy.
Nothing has been received By this de-
partmcnt from Atlanta since the 4th inst,
nor anything south Of Atlanta, on account
of the arrangement Of the telegraph lines
hy prevailing storms.
Movements Of Importance have taken
place in the Shenandoah Valley.
(Sirned) L. NJ. STANTON,
Sec'y of War.
NEW YORK. Sept. Z.
The 7'ri5aac's Harper's Ferry despatch
Of the OH, says our position at Perryyille
is unchanged.
The rebels developed themselves in full
force. Our troops are busy strengthening
their position. All >aperious material has
been sent to rear. and every preparation is
being made for battle, which is believed
Imminent
Tle Ta6aHe'5 despatch from Gen. But
ler's headquarters, dated sept. 9Th, says
the Dutch Gap canal is Sc far completed
thai its success is heyond question. twill
b. no means open the river to Richmond.
The rebel ganboat> and Fort Drury are
aho7e il, bu; ny we flank Howleits horse
battery which Is almost as formidable as
Drnry's Bluff, ana cuts off i miles of the
river.
.fhe Times correspondent with General
sheridan. writing from hear Perryyille,
18th inst, says:
The entire army are busy digging rifle
pits, entertainments, and various field
works, doomed 50 essential 10 success
Our present line is almost the same ia oc-
caPied when falling back from Manchester
and Is capable OF strong resistance.
BosToN, Sept. :.
Gold 242 IL.
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LALsE I'VE MANSION.


The signal success that Divine Proyi-
drnce has recently vouchsaicd to the opcr-
atoms of the L. :. fleet and army in thu
Harbor of. Mobile. and the reduction o.
i9f,s Powell. Gaines AMI Morgan. and the
a.orious achievements Of the army under
Major General sherman. in tie state al
Georgia. resulting in the capture et tn
C OF Atlanta, call for devoUt aeknovi-
cdEemeat Ia the Supreme Being, IN " -,esa
hands are the destinies 81 nations.
II rs therefore, requested that on mex
: Iadav, in all places Of public worship II
the L. s, thanksgiving be offered 10 linn
for his mercy in preserving our National
existence against the insQrEtut reheiS. vino
nave been Vacjng a civil war against tn
Government OF the United States. for IL
overthrow, and also that PRAYER be offered
l5r the Divine protection to our brave sol
,3iers and their leaders III the field. who
have often, and so galiantly Pefiled their
lives in battling with the enemy. and for
blessing and comfort from the Father Of
.aercies to tie sick. wounded and prisoners,
and to the orphans and widows Of tho>e
who have fallen in til service Of their
country. and that he will continue II up
huld the Government Of the United States
against all the efforts CT pubic enemies
and secret foes.
(eigned) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
ExEcTTIvE Mansion. 1851.
The National thanks are rendered by TIT,
President 10 Admiral Farragut and Mayor
General Candy for the ski! and harmony
with which the recent operations IN Mo-
bile harbor, and against TT, Powell, FOR!
Gaines and Fort Morgan were planned
aud carried into execution, also 70 Admir-
raj Farragut and Mai. General Granger,
under whose immediate command they
were conducted, and to tine gallant com-
1nanders on sea and land, and the sailors
and soldiers engaged in the operations, iof
their energy and courage which, under the
blessings Of Providence, have been crown
cd with brilliant saceezs. and have Wen ter
them the applause ana thanks Of the Ma
ten.
(Sienedl ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
ExEcrrffa MANSION. sept. 3.
The National thanks are teudered BY the
President to Maj. Gen. ". l. Sherman.
the gallant officers and soldiers OF As
command before Atlanta, for the d,stin-
snizhed ability, courage and perseverance.
DISPLAYED in tue campaign IN Georgia.
which under Divine favor has resulted ii
the capture Of the city Of Atlanta. he
marches, battles. seges and other military
carnations. that have signaiizcd this cam
paiya must render it famous iii the annals
Of war. and have entitled those who nave
participated therein, 10 the applause and
thanks Of the Nation.
Signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN
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OFrid1 Despatch from Secretary Stanton
Dedt3 Of joan Morgan Confrmed-Att
QUIZ on nc JYper Potomac-A GrsaI
Bdtt}e 10 b F6ng1t-From Atlanta.
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W8s,i1S6ToS. sept. ;, lo6i
The Navy Department to day received
The following from Admiral Fa-ragat:
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ELLIS ORTIZ,

On WED SESDBY, THURSDAY and FRI.
DAY, Selt n, % ard %, 1854.
Competitors, to be entitled to free admission.
must make their entries before 10 o'clock A. M
os the second day. Committee men will, the dav
Of sertt~e, be admitted free
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HANCOCK COUNTY
CATTLE SHOW
AND T AIR.

Tie Seventh Annual Sho* and Fair OF the
Hancock County A sricultural Society for 1864.
will be held Mt the Agricultural Fair 6rvunds in
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WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, I
September. 6-S P. ". \
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BUsToE, Sept. 6.
God

NV foEE. Sept 6.
The rebel Conceal John Morgan was
surprised AID A..ied on tie it'll inst, a
Bulls GAP.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-02
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BODILY CsSsHsrAEE.

Instead of giving all sorts Of rules about
turning ont tho toes, unl strengthening up
THE body, and holding the shoulders back
all Of which are impracticable to many, be.
cause soon forgotten, or productive Of a feel
ing OF aWtwardncss and discomfort, which
prQcuIos r willing omission, all that is ncces.
sary 10 secure the object is to hold up the
head aad move on, letting the head and
shoulders take care of themselves. Walk
with the chm but slightly above a horizontal
line, or with your eye directed to things a
little higher than your own head. In this
way you walk properly, pleasurably, aud
without any feeling of restraint or awkward
ness. II any of you wish to be aided in sc.
curing this habitual carriage Of body, accus
tom Yourself to carry your hands behind you,
one hand grasping the opposite wrist.
Englishmcn are admired the world oyer
for their full chests. broad shoulders, sturdy
frames aud manly bearing. This position of
body is favorite with thcm--in the simple
promenade in the garden or gallery, in at
tending ladies along n crowded street, in
standing on the street, or in public worship.
Many persons spend large part of their
waking existence in the sitting position A
single rule, we'll attended to IN this cahnec.
ton, would be of inCalculablc value to mul.
titulrs. Use chairs with the cd fashioned
straight backs, little incIininG back wards,
and sit with the lower portion of tho body
close against the back Of the chair at the
seat.
Any one who tries it will observe in mo-
ment grateful support to the whole spiuc,
and we see no reason why children should
not be taught fIom the beginning 10 write
and sew and knit in position requiring the
lower portion of the body and shoulders to
touch the back of the chair at the same time
A very comrnon position in sitting, especial.
y among men, is with the shoulders against
the chair back, with space Of several inches
between the chair back and the lower por.
ton Of the spine, giving the body the posi-
ton assumed by any constructive on sitting
down, unlcss counteracted by an eifmt Of the
will hence parents should regard such a
position in their children with apprehension,
and should rcctify it at once.-RuraL Neao
Yorker. ...
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-02
THE LADY,s REPENTANCE.

In the lhe of DR.. Raiflgs, Just published,
the following story was told in con ec;ion
with preaching journey in 1914. On our
way from Wen TO iIawkestonc we passed a
house, OF which Mr. Lee told me the follow
ing story "A young lady, daughter Of the
owner of the house, was addressed by man,
who, though agreeable to her, was disked
by her father. OF course he would not con.
sent to their union, and they determined to
cope. The night was fixed, the hour came /;
he placed the ladder to the window, and in q
few minutes she was in his arms They
mounted on a double horse, and were soon
at some distance from the house. Alter u
while tire lady broke silence by saying -
Well, you see what a proof | have given
you Of my affection hope you will make
me o good husband He was suriy iel
low, and gruiiiy answered: Perhaps may,
and perhaps not She made him no reply.
but, after silence Of some minutes, she
suddenly exclaimed: %, what shall VIC do !?
have left my money behind me in my room.
Then, said he, we must 90 back and fetch
it They were coon again at the house, the
ladder was again placed, the lady reinounted,
while the i.naturcd lover waited below. -
But she delayed to come, and SO he gently
called Are you coming?' when she looked
out Of the winiov and said Perhaps
mny, and perhaps not then shut down til,
window. and left him to return on the doulle
horse alone. Was no. that a happy thought
on the lady's part--a famous joke =
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-02

Arthc - Hotel, in Cayo. they are not
noted for dispatch in filing orders for meals.
If warm dinner is ordered, some time is
taken to cook it. Not long since | stoppei
there, and sat dowp at table with an elder.
y gentleman, who ordered squirt. war.
cd some time for my dinner, but was almost
through, and the old gentleman was still
waiting for his squirrel. But his patience
was at last exhausted, and he beckoncd the
steward TO him, and said
Has the man got good gun p
I" What man ~ asked the steward.
Tne man that's gone to shoot the SOUR
rel | ordered" said the old gentleman, With
great gravity.
Jnst then chokcd, and did rot hear the
stewards answer, but | saw him disappear,
and in few seconds the old gentleman wa4
devouring his squirrel with apparent reli~h
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-02

REBEL INTELLIGENCE A little incident az
Rebel life occurred the other day, which i
worth relating. One Of the wounded RsI,.l
soldiers thought he was about to die, and
feeling that he had many sins to answer F,,r.
IA requested that q minister should bo sent.
him. The Rev. H, Rebel parson WIS
called in. Sitting down beside the wounded
soldier, and assuming all the sacredotal airs.
he grayely said: " Ny friend, in what state
was your mind when you first felt that yol
would like to be baptz.d?' Feebly AMI
dolorous the feeble man replied +" Ar kan.
saw The divine was instantly disga,.rl
and, rising from the sick bed in great .a.la
nation, he said: Shucks that fellow
know enough to So to heaven - and /,
ooDi.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-02
~
A HORRIBiE ACCIDENT,

a few evenings since, Mr. Slocum was
reading an account Of q dreadful accident at
a factory at Z, and which the editor had
described in great many words.
declare, wife, that WIS an awful acci-
dent over at the mill" said Mr. Slocum,
What is it about ?" "
I'm read the count, wife; and then you
will know all about it,"
Mr. Slocum began to read
HORRIBLE AND FATAL AccrpENr
1t becomes our melancholy and painful
duty to record the particulars Of an accident
that occurred at the lower mill, in this village
yesterday afternoon, by which a human he.
ing, in the prime of life, was hurried to that
bourne from which, as the immortal Shaks-
peare says, mo traveller returns" Mr. David
Jones, workman who had but few SUPER
ors, was experimenting one of the lrrge
drums, {" wonder il twas a kettle drum,
such as the sogcrs have" said Mrs. Slocuta)
when he became cntangled, His arm ws4
drawn around the drum, and finally his whule
body was drawn over the shaft at fearful
rate. When his situation was discovered, he
hsd revolved with immense velocity about
fifteen minutes, bis head and limbs striking
q huge beam distinct blow at each revQu.
tiop.
Poor fellow, how il must hurt him
said Mrs, s. s.a.
When the machinery had been stopped,
il was found that Mr.. Jones arms and legs
were maceratcd into Jelly.
"Wcll, didn't it kin himl' asked Mrs.
Siocum, with increasing interest
Portions Of tho durd mater csriJrum, Ger.
ebeltum, in confused masses, we're scattered
about the floor, in short, the gates Of eternity
had opened upon him
Here Mr.. Slscum paused to wire bis snec.
taces, and his wife seized the opportunity to
press the question
Was the man kiledg"
81 don't know ; haven't come to tia. grt
you'll know when I've finished the piece"
And Mr.. s, continued reading. ...
1t was evident when the Shapeless f5rm
was taken down that it was 40 longer ten.
anted by the immortal spirit-that the vital
spark was extinct.
Was the man killed That's what I
want to Know" said Mrs. Slocum.
"Do have a little. patience" said Mr. s.,
cycling his better half over his spectac'es Il
presume we shall come upon it soon"
And he went on reading.
That fatal casualty has cast gloom over
our village, and we trust that 1t will prove
warning to all persons who are called upon
to regulate the powerful machinery Of our
mills.
Now" said Yrs, slccu,n. percefying .ha.
the narrative was ended, "now should like
to know whether the man was killed or not"
Mr.. Slocum looked puzzled. He scratch
ed his head, scrutnized the article he had
been perusing, and took careful survey VI
the paper
"l declare, wife," said he, ait is curious,
but really the paper don't say"