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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
Dispatch from Secretary Stanton
Defeat of Gen. SigeI.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WAsHINGTON,)
May 17th-7 Z. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WAsHINGToN,)
May l7th-7 Z. NJ.
To Mgor-General Dir:
Dispat, hes from Gen. Butler Just received,
report the success of his expedition under
Gen. KautZ, to cut the Danville road, and
destroy the bridge across the AppamattoX.
On Monday the enemy in force under cover
of thick fog, made an attack upon Smiths
line and forced it back i'm some confusion
and with considerable loss, but as soon as
the fog lifted, Smith re-established his lines
and the enemy were driven back to his
original lines. At the same time the enemy
made an attack from Petersburg on Butt RS
force, guarding the rear, but was handsome
ly repulsed. The troops having been on
incessant duty for five days, three of which
were in rain storm, Butler retired leisure
ly within his own lines. We hold the rail-
road between Petersburg and Richmond
Prisoners state that Bragg and Davis were
on the field. .f
Dispatches from Sigel received this even
ing, report that on Sunday he fought the
forces of Echols and Imboden under Breck-
inridge at New Market that the enemy's
forces were superorin number, and that he
gradually withdrew from the battle fed
and recrossed the Shenandoah, having lost
five pieces of artillery, about six hundred
killed and wounded, and fifty prisoners, but
bringing all his trains and all his wounded
to wh,rl they could be transported from the
battle field.
He states that in consequence of the long
line of trains which had to be guarded he
could not bring more than six regiments
into the fight besides artillery and cavalry,
and that the enemy had about 1000 infant
ry, besides other arms, and that his retro
grade movement to Strausburg was effect
ed in perfect order without any loss Of ma
terial or men.
No reports of any operations by the
Army of the Potomac have been received
to-day. -
A dispatch from Sherman reports his ad-
vance upon Johnston progressing to his
satisfaction. His supplies were abundant
Our animals are foraging on the grass and
grain fields, which now afford good pas
ture. r. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
snecnlntions nbout Richmond.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1S, 1:45 p. MA
special to the Bulletin says: Washington,
May 1S.-Gen. Wadsworth's body has ar
rived and will be taken. North tomorrow.
The rebels had inferred it in black coffin.
1t was too much decomposed to embalm.
A telegraphic messenger employed in
Petersburg, who has just escaped, informs
me that Beauregard has been reinforced by
Ransom's division, and the rebels were
crowding their forces into Richmond by
way of Greensboro and Danville. He states
that there are five iron clads at Richmond,
and that there are heavy batteries on the
James river from Warwick's to Drury's
Bluff. He believes that the rebels are max
ing every effort to put their strength in
Lees army against Lieut.. Gen. Grant. He
stys the prevailing opinion in the country
around Richmond is, that if they can hold
the Capital during this campaign the war
will terminate. Consequently every effort
is directed to its defense. The rebels have
great confidence in the generalship of Lee
and express the belief that the city of Rich
mond would have fallen week since under
any other commander.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
Cleveland Market.

FL0UR-No sales reported. but the market firm
at Yesterdays advance. lI l..-II l-r
WHEAT..Sales on Change of 5 cars red on track
at 81 SO and 3 cars do do at 81 So
CORN-Held at 81 10 on track, with very mod
crate inquiry car from store at 81 49, on Change
cars at 81 10 on track.
OATS-Firm, at 7Sc on track and SOC from store.
RiE-Quiot at 81 40 from store.
BARLEY--Nominally 81 259l So for good to
prime on track.
PORK-In good trade demand at s2s 90 for city
packed mess and $27 90 for No. 2 mers.
LARD.Firm at lac for city rendered in tierces.-
SMOKED MEATS-ln good demand at the fol
lowing quotations. canvassed hams l9c; sugar r-cured
do uncanvassed, lec; plain dc lie; shoulders 13c;
clear bacon l5c; dried beef l5c.
BpTTER-Quiet at 25997c for good to prmeW est
tGGS-In fair demand and selling at lie
q lEESE-New in moderate demand at lGa,l2l<c.
SEEDS-Dull at 80 l593 % for timothy and 81 75
for clover.
SALT-Fine 50 25, coarse and ground and solar
81 30.
,POTATOES-In fair demand at 81 lslS for Ne
shannoeks, and 81 lOst1 21Sfor Peach Blows.
TALLOW-Sellinga at 10Iac.
FISH-Whte, half barrels. ss so; Pickere, half
barrels, IS So Trout, half barrels 81 80; Herring
SO so per half barrel
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
New York mnrket-.mov 10.

C0TTON-Dull and Id22c better. Sales at $50 for
mIddlng uplands and s49sGc for low middling.
FLOUk-Stae and western more active and lOc
higher. Sales at ~ 2OlD7 30 for extra State az 4JlD
80 for extra Round Hoop Ohio, and 81 6jlDs %
trade brands. The market closed quiet.
,WHISkI-Quieta at 81 28 fer state, and 90 for
West, IN.
WHtAT-More active and 2, higher. Sales at
Sle6g1 2for Che go sprIng, IL 891f for Milwau-
kee club and 81 6IaDl 70 for wi ter red western-
Included in sales ale Ii5 900 bushels. to arrive, at
Milwaukee club .-I ~ - = : - -
p CORN-Excited and 2@sc higher. Sales Of old
mixed western at 81 so in store.
OATS-Dull at S999Oc for western
PETROLEUM-Firm. Crude 3s@391Ic, and 57JS
ass for refined in bond
PORk-Opened firmer and with good demand,
and closed more active and lower SALE at S26 rs for
mess S25 80 for old do, S28 75927 90 for new do,
~ Ooa2t 90 for old and eS prime, and $g7 O a
~ rs tor prime mess. >.
BACON SIDES-Dull and nominally unchanged.
LARD Dull, heavy and lower at at l3l4Sl4I.c.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
A Rogrs ProcInmntlou.

NEW YORK, May 18.-'rhe World Is the
only paper which appears to have the fol-
lowing:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, May H.
Fellow Citizens Of Ghe United States:
In all seasons of exigencies it becomes q
nation carefully to scrutinize its line of con-
duct humbly to approach the Throne of
Grace and meekly implore forgiveness, wis
dom and guidance. FOrreasOns known on
ly to Him, it has been decrecd that this
! country should be the scene of unparalleled
outrage, and this nation the monumental
sufferer of the nineteenth century. With
heavy heart, but undiminished confidence
in our cause, / approach the performance of
a duty rendered imperative by my sense of
weakness before the Almighty, and of jus
tice to the people. 1t is not necessary 1
should tell you that the first campaign un-
der Lieutenant General Grant, in whom l
have every confidence, and whose courage
and fidelity the people do well to honor, is
virtually closed. He has conducted his
great enterprise with discreet ability; he
has inflicted great loss upon the enemy; he
has crippled their strength and defeated
their plans.
In view, however, of the situation in Vir-
ginia and disaster on Red river, delay at
Charleston and the general state of the
country, l, Abraham Lincoln, do hereby
recommend that Thursday, the 26th day of
May, 1864, be solemnly set apart through
out the United States as day of fasting,
humiliation and prayer.
Deeming furthermore that the present
condition of the public affairs presents an
extraordinary OCCASION, and in view of the
power vested in me by the Constitution
and laws | have thought fit to call forth
citizens OF the United States between the
ages of eighteen and forty-five to the ag-
gregate number of 100000 in order to sup
press the existing rebellion and combina-
tions, and cause a due execution of the
laws. And furthermore, in case any State
or number of States shall fail to furnish by
the 10th of June next, their assigned quo
tas, it is hereby ordered that the same be
raised by an immediate and peremptory
draft. Details of this object will be COM
municated to the State authorities through
the War Department.
/ appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, ia
cilitate and aid this effort to maintain the
honor and integrity and existence of our
National Union and perpetuity of popular
government. In witness whereof j have
hereunto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to be fixed.
Done at Washington this 18th day of
May, in the year of our Lord, 1864, and of
the Independence of the United States the
8Sth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President:
WM. Ii. SEWARD, Sec'y of State.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
May 17.-Yesterday the Sd division of the
9Th corps, commanded by Birney, was
ordered to fall back from its position on the
right flank. Our line had scarcely left
its position when the enemy took advan-
tage of the occurrence and moved with the
apparent intention of occupying the adj
vantageous position our men had vacated.
Birney was ordered back to his former posi-
ton, which was regained after short en-
counter. Our loss was l45 men killed and
wounded. er-
About o'clock P. M. to-day the batteries
on our right threw few shells into the
woods in front of them, and sharp skirmsh
took place between the pickets which soon
subsidized. Since then almost unbroken
silence has reigned in the army. Lee has
taken advantage of the short respite given
him to intrench himself still more strongly
in an already strong position An order
was read to the troops stating that REIN
forcements had reached us. Our baggage
and supply trains, which have been lying
on the plank road near Chancellorville for
several days, have been sent to Fredericks-
burg.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
One Thousand Dollar. Reward.

NEW YORK, May 1s.-At an early hour
on Wednesday morning q fraudulent proc
lamation, signed by the President, was de-
livered in manuscript to each Of the editors
of the morning papers in this city. BY di-
the publishers of the Journal of Commerce,
Tribune, Express, World, Times and Her
aid, the Association will pay the reward of
one thousand dollars for such evidence as
may lead to the conviction of the author of
the above named fraudulent document.
(Signed)- d. II. CRAIG,
Gen. Agt. for Associated Press.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

A ABEAUTIYUL COMPLEXION, tree from Tan
Pimples and Freckles, may easily be pro-
cured by using the Balm of Thousand
Flowers" For shaving it is unsurpassed.
1t is composed of palm oil, honey and other
valuable articles, highly perfumed by its
own ingredients, and when used for wash
ing, night and morning, renders the skin
soft and white, and free from blemish
Price 30 cents. For sale by N. B. MARBLE
and all druggists.
septA-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
..Gel{0rap5it.
THE MILITARY SITUATION.
REPULSE OF SIGEL.
500 Men and Five Cannon Lost
30GUS PROCLAMATION FROM THE PRESIDENT.
lUMORED CALL FOR 100000 MORE MEN.
Speculations in Regard to Richmond.
THE LATEST FOREIGN NEWS
soGUs PROCLAMATION FROM THE PRESIDENT
aUMORED CALL FOR 100000 MORE MEN
Speculations in Regard to Richmond
THE LATEST FOREIGN NEWS


New YORK, May 1S.-The Herald's spe-
cial, dated Headquarters, May 18th, says
The enemy still holds his line northwest of
Spottsylvania. The full supply of rations
to our men is kept up, and there will be no
delay on that account.
Breckinridge's and other rebel forces have
not Joined Lee, but are kept busy guarding
Lees communications.
The Tribune correspondent with Sigel
says that Sigel's loss was six hundred and
that of the rebels one thousand.
The Tribune's correspondent at Buffers
headquarters says, on Friday and on in
quiry from Gen. Butler Admiral Lee gave
as the reason for the delay of the fleet in
cooperating, that owing to shoal water in
the Trent, the draft of the monitors and
rebel torpedoes, it would be very difficult,
il not impracticable at present to get up as
high as Howlett's farm.
The rebels occupy the left bank of the
James river, and interfered with his move
ments. Subsequently, however, the Admi-
raj advanced with the intention of going
as far as possible.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

AssIGNEE's SALE OF TOBACCO, WHISKY
AND SoAPs.-W. r. Kent will sell at public
auction, at his auction rooms, Nos. 140 and
142 Town street, this (Thursday) morning,
at 10 o'clock, 1s butts of Tobacco, rs cadys
do. 20 bales superior Kinnikinick do-
cases smoking do, 20 boxes Soap, 2s barrels
superior Bourbon Whisky. The attention
of the trade is particularly requested, as
the goods are in prime order, and will be
sold without reserve, by the package, in
quantities to suit the purchaser.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

CIRCUs.-Lake & Co.'s Circus exhibited
yesterday to the entire satisfaction OF an
immense audience. In consequence OF one
of the loyal papers last evening advising
the people not to patronize the Circus, the
pavilion was crowded to overlooking at
night, and the performance was fully up
to the expectations of the enthusiastic
crowd. There was marked difference be-
tween the number of people who attended
Lakes Circus and the beggarly account Of
empty benches which witnessed its prede-
cessor.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
Arrival Of. the steamer Persia.

SANDY Hook. May 1S.-The Persia from
Liverr ool on the 9TH via Queenstown on
the Sth, has arrived. ts.s
LONDON, May S.---Consols closed yester-
day after official hours at $4,000.
( A Berlin paper says that the Germans
will agree to an armistice on condition that
Denmark raises the blockade and gives up
Alsen. They have evacuated Jutland, the
war contribution having been paid
The Paris Bouise firlner, and closed yes
tertlay at 6Sf. 55c. for the rentes.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
Preparations for the Defense OF
New York IHarbOr.

New YORK, May 1s.-During the past
three months about sixty pieces of cannon,
ten and fifteen inch ritled and smooth bore
have arrived in Jersey City for the defense
of New York harbor. This morning five
more arrived and will be mounted at Fort
Richmond.
BY holding Newbern, the place just cap
tured by Gen. Crook, communication be-
tween Richmond and the rich western coun-
ties of Wythe, Smith, Giles, Wyoming,
Monroe, Mcdowell and Others is severed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

BALTIMORE, May 1S.-The damage to the
Harpers Ferry bridge, caused by the recent
freshet will be fully and substantially re-
paired by Friday morning next, for the
transfer of all freight trains.
The Times Washington dispatch states
that four military posts in the Northwest
have been named in honor of Generals
WadswOrth, Hays Rice, and Stevenson.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
Three IHandred Thousand More
N1en TO be Called.

lSpeclal 10 tne fOSt
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Information re-
ceived at the War Department leaves no
infoTcements % SI I from the Isl South to ees army
Both armies are actively preparing tor the
next conflict. The weather is good for mil
itary operations.
1t is reported that an order will be issued
tonight for three hundred thousand men.
The time for the draft is the lst of July.
The rebel prisoners captured by General
Grant have been sent north by steamers.
WASHINGTON, May Is. - Although this
morning there was no official promulgation
of the fact it is confidently asserted by lead
ing Congressional friends of the Admins
tration that it has been determined to call
for three hundred thousand more troops.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

CAIRO, May lS.--Advices from Little
Rock to the 10th report that Price is retr, "a. :
ing in the direction of Camden. The rebels
admit loss of 1000 in the fight with Steele
onsSabine river. Among their killed were
Generals Scurry and Randall; and General
Wall, OF Texas, badly wounded.
The guerrillas captured number of cot
ton traders between the Arkansas and
Washita rivers, and robbed them of large
amounts of greenbacks. There Is no for
age in that section of the country.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

Music BY PROF. HAMLEN.-We are in
debted to the author-Prof. S. B. Hamlen,
of Or nville Female College-for a very
prett piece of Music, which has just. been
publ he'd by John Church, Jr- of Cinciu-
natl. 1t is entitled, ''Distant Bells are soft
ly Pealing"-Duett and Chorus. 1t is the
production of a musical genius, and will at
once be found everywhere that fine music
is appreciated.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

DISTRICT CONVENTION. - The Abolition
District Convention, for the nomination of
delegates to the Baltimore Presidential Con-
vention, met at London, Madison county
yesterday, and finished their business. Mr..
A. B. Buttles, of Franklin, and Mr.. E. f.
Drake, Of Greene county, were chosen as
the delegates, and w. I. Bascom, of Greene,
and DIR. j. A. Toland, Of Madison, were Sc
lected as alternates.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

New York Money nTarket.-uay Is.
Money easy; with large supply at 5@7 per cent,
chiefly at Q.
Sterling Exchange yps titled and frmer. First
cla,s bills quoted at I97QCit6 for currency.
Gold more active and frmef. Opening at "a, de-
Ginning TO 50, closing firm at83
Total exports Of specie to-day $96n000.
Government stocks firm. U. s. 6's 'SI coupons,
ll4h@l147s; 5-20s coupons, lOG J. dsiOT
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
The Turf

ST. LOUIS, May 1S.-In the stock dealers
division post stake race to-day, there were
premiums and stakes amounting to $3.50
mile heats, three best in five. Sue Lewis
won the first two heats, and Skedaddlc the
three last. Time-l:461a, 1:45114f, 1:47, 1:511
and 1:461%.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
New York Stock markel--maY 1s.

New York Central is1;S; Elie Iii; Erie preferred
loeH; Hudson l5G Harlem $50 Reading l45h I;
Michiga1 S ! Central 1881 Michigan southern 92a
Galena d Chicago I3I1E; Cleveland & Toledo j52 I;
Chicago 4 Rock Island llsh; Chicago Northwest
ern 5s; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne aud Chicago l2l;
Alton q Terre Haute6l
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

The ATHENEUM.-We are pleased to re-
cord the fact that the audience at the thea
tire last evening was larger than on the pre-
vious night. That prettiest of all plays, ''The
Child of the Savanna" was well played,
especially by Miss Kingsbury, and its touch
ing pathos and thrilling interest won all
hearts. Those who have not seen the piece
should attend tonight, for it will not be
continued much longer, and to miss it is to
miss rare and most agreeable treat. The
play is the work of master hand, and the
rapidity, originality and variety of its scenes
are really refreshing. This is becoming
known and we predict there will be good
house tonight.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

CrNcINNATI CoNsCRIPTs.-The drafted
men in Cincinnati, upon reporting person.
ally, are to be sent to Tod Barracks, as well
as the substitutes who may be present.
About twenty substitutes have already
been received at the Barracks from that
District.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR;. II. Studer,
of the State street news depot, has furnish
cd us with an excellent pocket map of the
seat of war in Virginia and the South. A
map of this character, accurate and COM
plete, is indispensable to any one desiring to
perfectly understand military operations.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

ACCIDENTAL lady was severely injured
at the Circus yesterday afternoon by the
falling of a,tent poll, which struck her OH
the head, infiicting an ugly cash.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
A Telegraph OHice Closed by the
- Military.

PrrTsBURG, May 1s.--The office Of the
Inland Telegraph Company In this city was
closed tonight by the Provost Marshal, and
the employees put under arrest.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
It is said that the butter won.

"A MAN named John Meagle was killed by
lightning in the streets In Brooklyn, N. Z,
during the thunder shower of Tuesday
evening.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19

CLEVELAND, May 1s.-G. B. Senter was
elected Mayor Of Cleveland yesterday in
place of Masters, resigned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-19
N OTICE E
BRANDRETH,s VEGETABLE PILL

Are infallible for costiveness spasms loss of app
tite sick headache giddiness sense of bloang afte
meals. dizziness. drowsiness, and cramping pains
and all disorders of the stomach and bowels.
nS- S-0riginal Letter at 2s4 Canal Street. New York
J.J.C. COOK, publisher of the State Banner Ben
nington, VT, says; He was attacked with DYS-
PEPSIA, and suffered so severely from it, that not
particle of food could be swallowed without occa-
sioning the most uncomfortable sensation in his
stomach. For Eve years he suffered from this dread
full complaint, whom be used BRANDRETH'S
PILLS. The first box did not seem TO benefit him
much, but the second produced change. and blythe
time he had taken SIX boxes a COMPLETE CURE
was effected. He says my dyspepsia was gone
and my expectation Of an early death vanished"
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