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h,ve bean REGARDED and treated as dangerous

have been regarded and treated Is dangerous
public enemy.
Our Revolutionary ssges comprehendcd ana
deprecated the deadly antagonism, the "irre-
pressible conflict" between Freedom and Slsye-
re. but they deemed the latter a blunder so
valuable, a wrong 50 gross, that it must speed
~ vanish. Roger Sherman, in the Federal Con-
vention of 1887, observed that the Abolition
of Slavery seemed to be growing in the United
States;" and that the good sense OF the several
states would probably by degrees complete 1t"
Oliver Ellsworth remarked" Slavery, in time,
will not be speck in our country" and no one
dissented or demurrcd. Nearly all tho great
men tf that Convention denounced and repro
bated Slavery; no one attempted to justify 1t.
Still, the extreme South-Georgia and South
Carolina-clung to the abuse, insisted on It's
maintenance, demanded guarantees for Its toie-
ration so long as certain States should see ut 10
uphold it. Hence the provision that the Slave
Trade should be permitted for twenty years
longer, backed by the sharp alternative mo
Slaye.Trade, no Union" majority sue
cumbed to that ultimatum. The clause uhder
which fugitive slaves are reclaimed owes us
adoption to similar requirement. though per-
haps not so clearly expressed. And THESE I'M
moral concessions we're made by Gen. T. Z.
pipckney in the South Carolina Convention his
chief reasons for voting to ratiiy the Cohsutu'
ton.
MFR. CLAY, in 1874 though on other grounds
opposing the Annexation OF Texas, urged that
permanent acquisition ought not to be refused
on account Of temporary institution, like Sla-
very.
The Northern Democratic politicians have
single nostrum for restoring and perpetuatlng
the Union-iurther concessions, lower prostra-
tons to the Slave Power. Slavery renders the
South their rotten borough, always certain to
give them q large majority of its votes III Con-
press and for President No matter though 1t
scourges and devastates the South, it neverthe-
less brings plenteouS griSts to the mill OF Dem
ocracy.'
This policy feeds and strengthens, while pro-
Tossing only to placate, the Union'sonly formld'
able. inveterate enemy. 1t is shot-sghted, self
ish leading by howery paths down to perdi-
ton.
Such is the policy which the Democratic poll
ticians are being drilled to reestablish at Chi
cago and in the ensuing Election. Should it
prevail, the experience Of two generations Will
have been ignored and seas of blood and treas
ure lavished in vain.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST H. 1864

Government sh ,wS spirit Of manly independ-
ence. 1t unrcservcdly avows its sympathy with
Peru. II declares itselfunable and unwilling 10
reprcss the freedom Of speaking within its bound.
aries or the right Of emigration to Peru. and
it announces its determination not TO permit
the Spanish vessels occupying the Chincha
islands, or any other European war vessels
attacking Peru, or any other American country,
to take supplies in the waters OF harbors OF
Chile.
1t is therefore probable, that if the threatened
war between Peru and Spain should take place,
other South American States will be involved
in it, and aid Peru In driving off the invader.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
PERU AND SPAIN.

The difficulty between Peru and Spain, arts
ing out Of the seizure Of the Chincha Islands,
by the Spanish Admiral Pinzon, ia still far from
being settled. The Government Of Spain, though
not giving its explicit approval to the conduct
Of its representatives in Peru, continues to make
demands, which she would never think of max
ing against great power, and which every
country possessed Of self-respect would resolu
tcly refuse. The belief in the imminence of a
war has, therefore, not yet subsidized, and great
preparations are still being made for tho emer
gency.
Many correspondents Of European and Ameri
can papers have circulated the report, that the
interest taken in this question by the other Re.
publics Of South America had entirely ceased,
and that Peru could not expect any aid from
abroad. This report turns out to be incorrect
The manifestations ef sympathy are as numer.
Gus and as marked as ever, and volunteers are
focking to Peru from all the States. All the
Governments, with the one exception of that OF
Ecuador, are heart and soul with Peru and
though they may take no active part in a wal
against Spain, they will endeavor to strengthen
Peru in On indirect manner. The Government
of Chile is the most prominent in its manifesto.
tons Of sympathy. The representative of Spain
at Santiago complains to the Government OF
Chile, that meetings to express sympathy with
Peru, have been held in several towns of the
Republic; that volunteers have left for the Peru
Wan army, and that obstacles have been put in
the way Of Spanish steamers coaling in Chilean
ports. Ii its reply to these charges, the Chilean
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
Our Advance int strasburg-We Retire
and again Occupy the Tewn-Thc Bcbcls
in a strong Position.
a, Dispatch to The n. Y. Tribune.

specia, Dispatch to The n Y. Tribune.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL SHgRDM
NEAR MIDDLErOwS. VA. sunday night, Aug Is.
| Inclosing my hurried dispatch of this morning,
stated on the authority Of current report, which
lack Of time prevented from Investigating, that
the enemy had withdrawn TO his works behind
Strasburg, and that many believed him in readiness
to accept battle whenever offered. The enemys
pickets, stationed short distance beyond Cedar
Creek, were withdrawn on Friday night, and on
yesterday morning our cavalry entered aud took
possession OF Strasburg. The Rebel pickets 5000
after resppcarng, the cavalry withdrew, ASSUMING
new line within three miles cf the town.
The explanation Of this manguyrc on the part OF
the enemy may possibly be had Oh the supposit,on
| that he had received reinforcement in sufficient
numbers to warrant the acceptance Of battle in hiS
chosen position near the town. A Reconnaissance.
consisting Of the Jersey Brigade, Col. Perose OF
the 9th, and several regiments, each from the 9th
and 18th corps was made tonight, at six o'clock.
resulting in the pushing back Of the enemy's sIrm
ish line to within short distance of tho town.
The enemy did not seem particularly DESTROYS OF
holding bis line aud as our skirmish line supported
by steadily advancidg battle lines approached his
position retired toward the town, keeping up .
lively Gro lie won't. Whether the enemy intcnda
to fight al this point still remains matter Of con-
lecture.
Yesterday and to-day our troops have rested
quietly in camp. Everything is in readiness for .
movement, however, and should the enemy remain
in his present position, active operations will IN
doubtedly soon commece. The necessity of fully
asceriaining the enemys present strength will DO
seen at glance, and may account for The delay.
The work occupied by evening on Fisher Hill and
vicinity are naturally of the most formidable char
acter and prudence demands the exercise OF tie
greatest circumspection in ASSEMBLING them. Con.
Sheridans headquarters are at Bell Grove tho
residence of Mr.. Benjamin Cooley one mile from
Cedar Creek Crossing, Generals Cooper, Fremont,
Sigel and Hunter, have respectively occupied tho
same situation at different times during the war
A rebel spy was hung near Middleton, whore Us
was recognized by severl ofrcers as bountyjumpor
from our army and a spy in the service OF the on
envy. A court-nartial decreed the punishment Of
death, which sentence WIS executed to-day.
The weather is very warm and rain greatly need
ed in the valley A general hospital has hssn
established ut Winchester.
MONDAY MosyING, Aug Is
Our forces are now in possession of Strasb1rg.
On our advance toward tho town the enemy,
whose force consisted of but 4 skirmish lne, fell
back out of the town. leaving il in possession.
The enemy has abandoned his works beyond Stras
burg, and is believed to be retreating towards
Mount jackson. 7. 90.
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FROM THE nIssIssIPPa.
Reported Capture Of River Steamers By the
Rebels.
INplANAPoLIs, lid, Au

ISWASAPoLIs, Ind, Aug. Is.
The rcbols under Col. Johnson, estimated at
fifteen hundred, captured three steamers near Shaw
nee,owu, ILL.,. on Saturday night.
The steamers were loaded with fat cattle, belong
ing TO the Government.
Forces have been stationed along the Ohio river
to prevent the rebols from Crossing the Indiana
border.
At last accounts the rebels wcro f1ying the
cattle across the Kentucky river.
1t is now supposed they viii not Cross over into
Indiana.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

The Secretary of the Navy has addressed the fol-
lowing to Admiral Farragu'
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WAsHISGTos, ID. c., Aug. Is, 1854.
SIR: Your dispatch Of the 5th instant stating
that you had on the morning of that day entered
Mobile Bay, passing between Forts Morgan aud
Gaines, and encountering and overcoming the Rebel
feet, I had the satisfaction to receive this day.
Some preliminary accounts of yonr operations had
previously reached us through Rebel channels.
Agaiu it is my pleasure and my duty To conFatu-
late you and your brave associates on an achieve
ment unequslled in our service by any other COM
mander and only surpassed by that unparalleled ma
val triumph of the squadron under your command
in tho spring Of 1862 when, proceeding up the Mis-
sissippi you passed Forts Jackson and ST. Philip,
and, overcoming all distractions, captured New Or
leans, and restored unobstructed navigation to the
commercial emporium Of the great central wiley of
the Union. The bay Of Mobile was not only forti-
fled and guarded by forts and batteries on the shore
and by submerged distractions, but the rebels had
also collected there q formidable fleet, commanded
By thoig highest naval officer, former captain in
the Union navy, who false TO the Government and
til' oHioii, utu CotAfi) A'uA vi
peril and lcyelcd his guns against the nag which it
was his duty to have defended.
The possession OK Mobile Bay, which you have
acquired, will close the Illicit traffic which has been
carried on by running the blockade in that part Of
tho Gulf, and gives point and value to the success
you have achieved. Great results in varare seldom
attained without great risks; and it was not expect
cd that the barber of Mobile would be secured with
out disaster. Tho loss of the gallant Cravens aud
his brave companions, with tho Teeumsch, vessel
that was impcnetrabc to the guns of Fort Nor
gan, by concealed torpedo, was a casualty against
which no human foresight could guard. While the
nation awards cheerful honors to the living she will
ever hold in grateful remembrance the memory of
the gallant and lamented dead, who perlled their
lives for their country. and died in her cause.
To you and the brave officers and sailors OF your
squadron who participated in this great achieve
ment. tho Department tonders its thanks and those
of the Government and country.
Very respectfully, Sc,
GIDEON WELLS.
Secretary OF the Navy.
Rear Admiral DAVID G. FARRAGuT commanding &c
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
OPERATIONS IN 3HE SHENANDOAH
VALLEY.
OFFICIAL FROM SECRETARY STANTON.
The Rebels Poorly Of for Plumber.
AFFAIRS AT PETERSBURG AND ATLANTA
WASHINGTON, Aug. f6 1864

WASHINGTON, Aug. f6. 1861 .
To Ma. -Gen. JOIN A. DIX: A telegram from
General Shsridan's command dated August I4tA
at Cedar Crock. was received this morning. n
states that except Moseby'a and Whites guerriIlss
there is no enemy this side of the Blue Ridge; that
Sheridans teams arc all up. and that his army is in
fine condition.
General Sheridan, in o dispatch of the llth inst.
reports that the stories Of plumber taken FROM Mary
land by the rebels are all humbug. They have very
little, just enough to subsist on and no more, most
Of which has been taken from the Shenandoah
Valley.
In another despatch, dated the 18th of August, he
says:-General Earys train is q very small one,
not exceeding $50 wagons, and the stories about
accumulated plumber from Maryland are untrue.
The Department has received tho unofficial 70
port from Fortress Monroe that movements were
being made yesterday in front Of Petersburg; but
owing to the telegraph being down, 10 information
has been received from headquarters
The Department is without any intelligence iron
Atlanta.
The latest rebel papers received here say nothing
about Mobile since the capture of Fort Gainos.
EDWIN M. STANTON, See. of War
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
UNIOy-DIsUNION.

The American Union is great, abiding fact
1t rests immutably on certain broad, manifest
geographical, political and commercial necessi
ties. A community Of origin and Of Language
among the great mass Of our people intensife;
the tendency Of this broad domain toward cohe-
eion aud unity.
This tendency may be temporarily overcome,
Dust as heavy body may be lifted from and sus-
pended at q distance above the earth-just as
Portugal has for ages been torn from the side OF
Epain-just as Italy was for centuries parceled
out among number Of petty despots. In the
end. however, the law of gravitation, political
or material, is certain to assert ITSELF
Human Slavery is the disturbing, counteract.
Eng, centrifugal force in our political system,
Ohe palpsble and only cause of our past, present
ond future alienation. No one ever met an
Hnglish-speaking native of any one of our
6tates who desired disuniOn unless on account
OF Slavery.
This Slavery is great but not an enduring
evil. All the better influences of our time fight
against it with force utterly unknown to dark
er ages. The Steam-Engine, and every other
Important invention (the Cotton-Gin apparently
eIcepted), wars on it necessarily and powerfully.
There are not to-day half so many slaves in
Christendom as there were in 1900; il is not at
all probable that what remains Of Slavery will
much outlast the present century.
Free Labor would soon oust Slavery any.
where if competition were allowed; but it
never is. Had yankees been really at lib
erty to buy cotton and sugar estates and Guilt
waite them by free labor, Slavery would long
since have been run out of the South, to the
great profit Of all concerned; but the institution
has defenses in the laws, the habits, the mobs,
the bowie-knives and revolvers, of the South,
which Free Labor has not beenprepared to over
fome. There never yet has been day when
Eew-Englander buying great South Carolina
plantation at public sale, and proceeding to
work it energetcally by free labor, would not
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17

THE PEorLx's CoLLEGg.-Thc Rev. Amos Brown
has resigned the Presidency OF this nob'o embryo
after dcvong Ia it six of the best years OF
his life, during which a cspacious edfce has been
erected, on goodly estate which also belongs To
the enterprise. while the generous United States
landgrant has been conditionally entrusted 10 this
College. Mr. Brown hos been most faithful, eff
cient worker, and his efforts hare becn crowned
with largo measure OF success.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
Another ycr,iofs.

CAIRO, Ill, Aug. IS.
About five hundred rebel cavalry, uuder Col
johnson, crossed the Ohio river into Illinois, at
Saline Bar, on Saturday.
The Steamers Kate Robinson. Jimmy Perkins,
Nightingale, Fanny Brandon, aud Clara Hall were
aground at that place and were captured By them.
These steamers had Il large amount of stock on
board and those in charge of them had to pay sew
crai thousand dollars to save them from destruc
ton.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
Great Fire ut Qucbee-Estimste Loss
over 800 900.
QUEBEC. August Ia.

VNEbEC, AUGUST Tt
About ten O'Clock last night fire broke out In
Peters Saw Mill, Grant street. st. Roche, and
spread with great rapidly, till some forty houses
were destroyed. Two entire blocks Of buildings,
formed by the intersection of 81. WALLER, Fleury,
st. Dominique. Grant and Desparie streets, were
destroyed. Several houses were pulled down IN or
der to prevent the flames from communicating with
other blocks Most OF tbs buildings consumed
were composed OF brick. Loss estimated ut over
100000.
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COLLISION AT BERoKN TuSNsLL.-A freight ira

COLLISION AT BERGRN TUSNELL.-A freight train
on the Erie railway, going westward through the
Bergen Tunnel yesterday forenoon was overtaken
By passenger train of the Morris and Essex road,
going at much more rapid speed and the result was
crash between the locomotive and rear freight
cars, which were badly broken up, and tho engine
was bedly damaged. Reports were in circulation
that number Of persons were injured, but from all
the information that could be obtained, only one
man thc brakeman WAS injured, and he but slight
ly. Considerable delay was caused to other trains
until the debris was cleared from tho track.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17

MEETING OF THE NEW YORK TYPOGRAPHICAL
UNION No. Ga meeting Of this Union took place
last night, at the 1emmany Hall. Mr.. Il. A. Holmes
President, in the chair. There was fair atteud
ance. Immediately on tho President calling the
meeting to order, tho reporters wero informed tina,
the meetings OF tho Society were private and our
reporter who was present had therefore to leave
with the rest. We are consequently unable to give
any account Of the proceedings.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17

The GERMAN FEsTrvAL.-'rhe German Festival
OF Jones Woods last evening, was well attended.
The time WAS devoted principally to music, dane
ing and feastng Lager beer was consumed in vast
quantities and there WA great donland for light
wines ond ice creams. The festivities were contin-
ued until late hour. and up to the time Of our re-
porier's leaving everything passed of pleasantly.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
Rnilroad Accident.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., August l6.
Miss Carrie Eldridge and John Dohery were
killed by train Of at tho Charles street
ing of the Worcester Railroad, in this city to-day.
Two other persons were injured. They we're mill
operatives and were walking on the track.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
THEATERs.

The Winter Garden will open for the season to-
morrow evening, under the direct management OF
Mr.. Stuart--an advantage it has not hitherto en-
ioyed During the recess it has boon newly dccora-
ted in a style Of extreme taste ard elegance. and
thoroughly supplied with fresh and comfortable fur
niture. Not trace of the old dust and gloom is left.
We believe that equally beneficial changes have
been made in the administration Of all tho interior
departments. The stage management will hence
forth be prompt, energetic and artistic. The conf
pany has been well selected, and comprises num-
Der Of the best esteemed mcmbers Of tho theatrca,
profession. The orchestra will be directed BY Mr..
Robert Stoepcl, who is PROFESSIONALLY the best
leader wc have. Altogether, the prospects for the
seasons entertainment are excellent. The first few
weeks will BIO given up to light comedy and farce
performances, in which Mr. John s. Clarke will full
fill the principal characters. Mr. Edwin Booth will
follow. The programme for tho opening night con-
sists Of Sterling Coyne's comedy, Everybody
Friend" which introduces Messrs. Clarke, WslcOt,
and Davenport Mrs. Chanfrsu, Mrs. Sedley Brown,
and Miss Carr; and the farce Of "Tho Rough Dia-
mond," With Mr.. Clarke as Cousin Joe, and Mrs.
Brown as Margery Scoly. The prices at tho Win
ter Garden remain the same as during the last
son.
Mr.. Dan Bryants engagement at Waack's Thea
ter terminates this week. He will be followed by
Miss Olive Logan, who is to appear next Monday
evening in drama never before represented lie 70.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17

COUNTY COURT House. LOAS.-Bids for this
loan were made a, the Controllers Office yesterday
afternoon. The amount Of the loan is 500, 900
There were thiry-sx bidders in all: the total
amount bid for exceeds $7oo,O0O Tho bids varied
from 81 900 to 100000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17

Boston, Aug. Is. 1854.
The brig A. c. Titcomb from New-Orleans, has
arrived hero. She reports as follows. On the l4th
inst. OF Cape Cod, fell in with the brig James
Crosby full OF water, before reported abandoned.
Took her in tow and brought her to this port
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
Boy UNDER ARREST PoR HOMICIDE Captain

Boy UNDER ARREST PoR HOMICIDE. Captain
walng Of the Twentieth Precinct. arrested Michael
Ayres boy OF fifteen years. upon the accusation OF
John Woods who alleged that the 18th inst tho phi
soner. himself and James Ccary were hathns in the
dock the foot Of Thrteth street and tat Syres push
ed Cleary from the pier aud declined TO aid in rcscung
him. Down to tie time OF the affidavit which Woods
has made 1t supposed that Ceory had been accl'
dentaly drowned but according to Woods statement
the drowning wiIfu homicide ard Coroner Hanney
has held Ayers to answer therefor.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-17
soldiers to Vote in Cennecticas.-fhs
Quota Of Hartford.
HAgrHORD. c.. Ang

The vote TO-DAY. in this STATE, on the amend
ment allowing solioFs to vote, ia small. TIE returns
indicate large majority in favor of tho soldiers.
Alta town meeting held hero this evening The Select
men were as.ruo,od 70 Gil the quota Of Hartford ana
the sum Of 800 90 was appropriated to Day the e.
pensa.