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An Argument for the PrOsecu-
tiOn OF the War.

The Commercial has found two reasons
for the prosecution Of the war. which we
had not before seen 80 distinctly and sharp
ly presented, viz; lst. at would take
three years Of war as destructive as the
present campaign, to reduce our resources
in men as low as those of Rebeldom are
now reduced" That is almost conclusive
IN itself OF course. we ought not to quit
so long as our "resources Of men" are SUI
perior to those Of the Confcderates.- .---
When final separation comes, there ought
to be something like balance Of power
and this would be dersnged by prepon-
dersnce Of "resoucos of men" in the
North. We must continue to send our
people to slaughter, until our resources Of
this description are reduced "as low as
those Of rebeldom are reduced" We
think the Commercial ovcr.estimates the
time requisite, Three months of "war as
destructive as the present campaign" will
probably be sufficient for the purpose.--
However this may be, it is very clear that
the wtr ought to 80 on until the requisite
degree Of debilitation is attained. whether
years or months are required at is only
a question Of time"
ID. "Our financial condition may not
be hattering, looking at it from the solid
gold basis, but if we compare it with that
Of tho rebels Il 10 decidedly healthy and
hopeful" OF course it will not do to
stop tho war so long as our financial con
dition is in it's present "healthiul and hope
ful state" "Our financial condition"
must suffer the complete wreck which has
belalen that of the Confedcrntes, or the
ruin desirable will not be accomplished.
"Looking at it from the solid gold basis, "
greenbacks and other paper currency must
be worth absolutely nothing. before the
conclusion of peace Those columns OF
dea d and wounded, published almost eve
ry day in the Commereiol, must be con-
tinusd, until the Financial condition"
ceases to be aattering. We must read Of
handsome charges made by men of
whom one.half are Handsomely" slain +:
Of conflicts which leave behind them. when
the smoke blows away, "acres Of dead !"
and, more minutely. and in greater detail
we must read of Generals shot through the
brain, and of Colonels with both legs sew
cred from the body,
All this we must continue to enjoy, so
long as our greenback currency, going at
two and half for one. viewed from a
solid gold basis, continues decidedly
healthful and hopeful" II word. it
will not do to stop this war. 30 long as
there remains a single vestige of our for
mer prosperity and happiness
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-06-25
oCorreaponAence wantsd .

A gentleman in this city, who prides him
self upon his excellence aud efisclon as a
husband but who ON the sly, decided teuden.
cies ns gallant among the rentler sex,
lately advertised in Cincinnati paper for a
"correspondeuce' with aome Of the lRir seXl
His wife saw the Advertisement and being
herself somewhat gay and festive, AZ once
answered IL, also under a fictitious name.
The correspondence grew remarkably loving,
aud the gentleman asked the photograph Of
his fair inamorata, and a meeting, promising
bis own photograph and his whole heart in
return. Il was finally arranged that tho
Photographic should be sent on the same day,
and place Of meeting was also arranged
and the Rstonishment of the wife on re
eeiving her hnsband's photograph, and the
bewilderment OF the husband on receiving
his wiies picture, may be imagined
Each vowed to The other that they under.
stood II all the time, and was inst carrying
on a good Joke, bat il has been noticed
that the husband ever since exhibits decided
nervous emotion when he reads an adyer
tisement Of "correapopdence wanted doubt
less fearing that his wife may BE- inclined to
carry on the 'old joke with come one else
A little jealousy, may however, win back
bis truant affections an i. Ledger
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@rotral

CURES Coughs Colds, Sore Throat Asthma, and
~ Consumption. II h only necessary for any one
troubled with hcsa complaints to tiy one bottle OF
Strick'dads NeiHtUoRs Cough Balsam
10 convince them thatits the best preparation eyo-
used IL not only cures the above affections NJ tho
Throat Hnd lungs, Int 10 Jwreq Ninht sweat, ana
spunF oi ~ od and ia On excellent Farglp for mn,
knd ui Sore Throat } { is pleasant 20 lake. and
9aio medicine Tor iniAnta Price 10 Ceutt per bottle
fof sRlo hy dfngElsH generally mia
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1 hhle ana cuminNuNcr, MhIch UNciy phyflciAn ar.
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gsrlnahtn cure ol lHaffhoh aud D) soier This Ann
,hulerH Mixture 10 now ~ m some of nr nfn, ,
hospitals where II gives Cd" Rteat.st gatiaiaotion II
he- aved NE yes of thousands ct our soldieis q, Il
I,hs'nsi and We WI Rpamuteei % l." The best rene.
dy IA tho world Tor DiGTihpHand 'IVsenttry
Dir WAods, OF CovinRton, NV VlU lt, f1ost h.,,,.
20 ssllliy anl one 20 70 thc virtue Of SltcklAuda Anil
uholtA MlNturei iact We havgH rreat nuInher Of
,esumonla9 hoin pRiitntR who have tr en- cur, sel
erHR rtonouncedin urnhle by their ply sicians come
eter taking only one lottlo Of strcElnnda Anti Chn
terry tty one bottle, ma
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RusIness In DnvtOn.

The readers of the EMPIRE, in town and
country, are respectfully referred to our ad-
vertisng colums, as the best directory to con-
suit before making purchase Of any articles
they may need Advertisers are always lberal
dealers
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-06-25

Read Whnt those sHy who have used ~.
Mr. 'hafltH W. Land, am, Ot Louisville. ard MIR y
HaEurdo Cincinnati, @ both we're cured a tsr usne
9ne pot Of br, SuickAud'a Pile Remedy. They lnS
they have tried everything bt could obtain no reei
hut one Pot OF StrcElnnds pHe Remedy erect,d
perfect cure after suffering for many years With the
worst kind Of Piles. They Recommend every ona
who 10 suffering to tty 1t.
Ash Tor
Dr Strjckiands Pie Remedy.
Sold BY an druggirts, 81 ota n BOT Mauntastntstst
No. Eust Fourth b Cincinnati o. mid
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NOTICE

A PETITION VIII oC presented TO Governor
~ Rruugh for The pardon ~ CLAY born Hsgan, nov \
asQNss CAIhARtNr HAeAN.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-06-25

ABOUT seventy thousand dollars in gold was
recently found in an old cellar iu New Hamp.
shire.
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EdIct nenlnsl pueIlng.

During, the reign OF Adolphus, King of
Sweden, dueling was much in practice, aud
determining TO suppress these false notions oil
honor, he issued a severe edict against the
practice. Two gentlemen, however, generals
the king permission TO decide their differ
ouce by the lava OF honor The king consen.
ted, and said be would be present NJ the com
bat He was attended by a body Of gunrls,
and the public executouer, and before they
proceeded TO tho onset, he told these gentle
men that they must dght until one Of them
died Then turning 10 the executioner, he
ndded do you Immediately strike oii the
head Of the survivor THIS had the Intended
effect the difference between the two officers
was adjusted and no more challenges were
heard OF in the army OF Gostayns Adolphua
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-06-25

TnE Bill recently passed by Congress TO
prevent the rise in the price Of gold is o
measore founded upou the same principle rs
smashing a thermometer in order to reduce
the degrees Of beat The government hna
endeayored to smash the gold thermometer,
which unerrnglP, exhibited tue expanalou Of
the currency
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-06-25

THr SECOND WisooSNS Rr0iAEET In
,bose term of seryice has evnir,d Tho
Second Wisconsin lenves tomorrow morning.
Msior Ofis Is in command OF this regiment.
1t Coca away with one hundred aud twenty.
eight enlisted men and fifteen officers, includ.
iag Two surgeons This regiment has been
ia fourteen battles aud has lost seven hun
drod and nnetythrco KILLED and wounded
Only sixteen nOmes appear on the rolls as
discharged for disability aud desertion
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sAruRpAY. JuNE 25. lsa4
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nupnAnD : DO. -Nal !,
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1864-01-15
LOT OR PARCEL OF
4 T. a E id

Situated in Baltimore city, at the corner
formed by the intersection of the South
side of Jefferson street and the West side
of Argyle street, which was conveyed by
Joseph H. Boyd and wife to George Hart
man, by deed dated 9TH January, 1860,
and recorded in Liber G. E.sS, No. ls2,
folio 2S2, &C., and which is divided into
six contiguous lots, each fronting on JEFF
ferson street twelve feet eight inches, and
extending back, parallel with Broadway,
seventy feet to fve-foot alley, and pay
ing ground rent as follows: .-..,.E
lst. A Fee SIMPLE GROUND RENT
Of Twenty Dollars and sixteen cents
per annum, payable semi-annually, on the
18th of June and December, out of the
lot situated at the corner of Jefferson and
Argyle streets, fronting on Jefferson street
twelve feet eight inches, and on Argyle
street seventy feet.
Cd. A FEE SIMPLE GROUND RENT
Of Twenty-Five Dollars and thirty-four
cents per annum, payable semi-annually,
on the 9Th day of January and July, out
of the Lot adjoining and binding on the
west side of No. l..
Sd. A FEE SIMPLE GROUND RENT,
of. Twenty-Five Dollars and thirty-four
cents per annum, payable semi-annually,
on thea7th day of January and July, out
of the Lot adjoining and binding on the
west side ofNo.2. & ~
! 4. A FEE SIMPLE GROUND RENT
Of Twenty-Five Dollars and sixteen cents
per annum, payable semi-annuaIy. on the
the 18th Of June and December, ont of
the Lot adjoining and binding on the west
side Of No. g. b. ,,rl ~
| s. A FEE SIMPLE GROUND RENT
of Twenty-Five dollars and thirty-four
cents per annum, payable semi-annually,
on the 9Th of January and July, out of
the Lot adjoining and binding on the west
side of No. 4. 'aU ~
6. "A FEE SIMPLE GEoUND RENTl
Of twenty-five Dollars and thirty-iour
cents per annum, payable semi-annually,
on the ,7th Of January and July, out Of
the Lot adjoining and binding on the west
side of Moo. TH4i jl3UH 4sit
The property is improved by good and
substantial Brick DWELLING G HOUSES,
nearly new. th>t '57Z .s't'''
THE TERMS OF SALE
AS prescribed by the Decree are-that
/ one-third Of the purchase money shall be
7 paid.in cash on the day of sale, and the
residue in two equal insialments at six
and twelve months thereafter, with inte-
est, for which the purchaser viii be re-
Iquired to give notes or bonds, with secu-.'
rity approved by the Trustee. ''.a a'1a !
"a ml' ....,,. ...,5a HENRY W.. ARCHER, a9is 95.l
janS Trustee. 4i
l. O.. Ia >
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1864-01-15
THE SIXTH

AdJolns the last mentioned parcel, the in
terest offered for sale being the reyersion
IN fee after the termination of the Life Es-
tate OF Mrs. Maria G. Hays, in and to
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-05-25
Saturday, FL.
WASHINGTON, May 2O-6:2O P. M.

WASHINGTON, May 20-62O P. M.
To Major General Die, NeW York.
This afternoon we have dispatches dated at
half past eight this morning from General Grant
Last evening an effort was made by Ewelrs
corps to turn our right. They were promptly
repulsed by Birney's and Tyler's division, and
some of Warren's troops that were on the exs
treme right. About three hundred prisoners fell
into our hands, besides many killed and wound
ed. Our loss foots up a little over six hundred
wounded, and about one hundred and fifty killed
and missing.
Gen. Grant says that probably our killed and
missing overstated.
Over twenty-five thousand veteran reinforce
ments have been forwarded to Gen. Grant
The condition of the army, and his contem-
plated operations, are entirely satisfactory The
army is abundantly supplied.
Under instructions from this department, Col.
Schriver, commanding at Fredericksburg, is ar
resting and sending to Washington as hostages
for our wounded soldiers sent to Richmond by
Mayor Slaughter equal number of the prin-
cipal citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity
Nine persons are in custody, who are suspected
to have been engaged with Mayor Slaughter
The Mayor had made his escape before intelli-
gence of the outrage had reached Washington.
Our gunboats have reached fredericksburg
and the sick and wounded who could not be
transported overland, will be brought here on
water transports.
Dispatches from Sherman, dated at Kingston
ten O'Clock last night state that during the day
he had pushed a column beyond that place after
Johnston far Cassville, skirmishing the
latter part of tie day with Hardies corps
hard fight for Atlanta was looked for.
No reports have been received from Gen. But
Ter to-day.
Maj. Gen. Hunter has been placed in command
of the Department of West Virginia, including
the Shenandoah Valley.
The latest dates from Maj. Gen. Candy were at
Vicksburg. The river was reported to be block
AIDED by shore batteries of the enemy at different
points, but measures had been taken by him
which were believed to be adequate for clearing
the river of all such distractions, and enable
him to reach Alexandria, where he will take
command of the army.
EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War.
PHILADELPHIA May 2O.-Cincinnati papers
contain an interesting dispatch from Gauly
Bridge, West Virginia, giving an account of
brilliant victory by General Averill on the right
of the main body of Crooks army. On the 10th
Averi1l reached point within four miles of
Wytheville, where he encountered the enemy
four thousand strong under General Sam Jones,
and fought them four hours, driving them-kill-
ing and wounding many, and capturing some
prisoners. Under cover of darkness the enemy
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Wei have lost more prisoners than the enemy.
But their loss in killed and wounded doubly
exceeds ours, as our men were protected by en-
trenchments.
Several of Longstreet's men were captured
who stated that his whole force was cooperating
with Beauregard.
Lieutenant Colonel Floyd and Captain Couch,
of the Sd New York infantry, wounded, tho
former in the leg, and the latter has lost his left
arm.
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-05-25
Friday, go.
u TIOty, 10.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, /
Nov M

HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, [
May 1876 P. M. r
The attack on the enemy's right was to have
been made at an early hour this morning, but on
examining the ground in that vicinity 1t was
found to be unfavorable for the handling of an
army, so the plan was changed, and at O clock
this morning, Hancock, supported by the 9th
corps on his right and Burnside on the left, adj
vanced against the enemy's works. The rifle
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shooters, who were soon dislodged and driven
through second line and behind a thick and
impenetrable abattis, which was of most form
liable nature. On examination, it was deemed
best not to attempt charging through this barrier
and the troops fell back in good order, although
exposed to a CALLING fire of shells and canister
from both TANKS. Our loss in this movement
was considerable, being about eight hundred in
killed and wounded, among whom were Colonel
Murphy, commanding Corcoran Legion, wound
ed; Lieutenant Colonel De Lacy, 10th New York
volunteers, in bowels; Major Burns, 155 New
York, in head Lieutenant Colonel Vanderhar-
den, 116 Pennsylvania volunteers, in shoulder;
Major Baker, commanding 3Oth New York.
wounded; and Major Carples, SD New York.
wounded.
Burnside's corps were partly engaged, and lost
of the above amount about one-fourth.
The Corcoran Legion acted like veterans, and
kept their ground for over an hour under a very
hot fire.
An attack was made by the rebels on the left
in the afternoon, where Warren was posted, but
our batteries soon drove the enemy back and
silenced their guns
All is now quiet.
MAY 10, 9 A. MI have just received news
that Guinea Station, on the Fredericksburg and
Richmond railroad was entered last night by our
scouts. They captured telegraph operators and
apparatus, rebel mail, etc. The station was de-
stroyed, besides large quantity of supplies.
BERMUDA HUNDRED, May IS.
ALI quiet with our army to-day.
The object of the demonstration on Fort OAR
ling was merely to draw off and entertain as
many of Lees troops as possible. Also to at
tract the attention of all the rebel forces in and
about Richmond, to enable General Kautz to de-
stroy the communications south of Richmond.
On Monday morning, the 10Th, the enemy came
out of their earthwOrks in front of Fort Darling
at daybreak, having been heavily reinforced
during the night by Longstreets corps, and
made three separate desperate charges upon our
entertainments, all of which were promptly and
energetically repulsed by our men.
The enemy lost, in these three charges, from
1000 to 500 men, while our loss very slight
General Butler having learned that Beaure-
gard heavily reinforced by Longstreet's
corps also, by rebel papers and courier, ascer-
tanned that General Kautz's cavalry had destroy
ed the bridge over the Appomattox river and
several miles of the Danvlle railroad track ;
also, the dams, locks and embankments of the
canal leading into Richmond, decided to fall
back from before Fort Darling, and gave orders
accordingly, and by Monday evening army
had safely arrived behind our new lines of en-
trenchments, having retired in perfect order, ex-
cepting General Hiekman's brigade, which was
badly disorganized, and the General captured
This brigade formed the extreme right wing and
the enemy attacked this point with great despe-
ration, following them back nearly two miles
with an overwhelming force, capturing large
number, and killing and wounding many of the
brigade
Three of our siege guns fell into the hands of
the enemy, the horses being killed. The guns
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CAIRO, May Is.

The report of the blockade of the Red river
below Alexandria, Louisiana, is confirmed. 1t
is reported that there is partial blockade of the
Arkansas river, below Little rock. Effective
preparations are being made to blockade White
river also; but it is believed that General Candy
will soon attend to these matters.
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coffee, and eatableS our wounded, who were LETT
in their hands, had in their possession.
Reinforcements pouring in. The Govern
ment is sparing no effort to keep up the army to
it's maximum efficiency. Several thousand
troops marched yesterday to the front, full of
heart and hope. General Meade has issued an
order stating that he is we'll satisfied with the
position of affairs, that achievements stead
lily arriving, and that, as the rebel communica-
lions are cut, the enemy is just in the condition
which is most desired. We have constructed
entertainments, mounted guns, and will be ready
TO open fire when deemed advisable. When the
weather permits, we may prepare ourselves for
one of the deadliest and most decisive struggles
of the All useless appendages being
rapidly removed, and the wounded coming
in steadily from the front. A few days more will
mark an epoch in our history
WASHINGTON, May Is, 1115 A. M.
We have received no reports of operations
since my last dispatch. The latest information
from General Grant was that the roads had great
ly improved. Large reinforcements had reached
him, and he designed to move against the enemy
without delay.
1t is the design of the Government to keep up
the national forces until the rebellion is over
thrown, and in order to provide against any in
Opportune reduction, when the service of the
hundred days men expires draft to fill up their
place and all other reductions will be ordered to
take place on the first of July, by which time the
new enrollments will be completed No order
is yet issued. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The following important intelligence of the
operations of Gen. Crooks, in Southwestern vir-
ginia is derived from dispatch to the Cincinnati
Commercial of the 18th inst, dated Gauley Bridge,
May II:
GA courier has arrived this morning direct
from Gen. Crooks. He has fought three battles
near Newbern, in Pulaski county, Virginia, on
with the forces under Generals Morgan, Sam
Jones, and A. Jenkins gaining a complete vic
tory over the enemy. The enemy lost 900 in
killed and wounded, and we took 800 prisoners.
General A. Jenkins fell into our hands, MORALLY
wounded. Our loss is 400 killed and wounded.
The large railroad bridge over New river at
Newborn, with several miles of track, is COM
pletey destroyed. Gen. Crooks was at Newbern
on the 18th.
CAIRO, May Is.
The report of the blockade of the Red river
below Alexandria, Louisiana, is confirmed. 1t
is reported that there is partial blockade of the
Arkansas river, below Little rock. Effective
preparations are being made to blockade White
river also; but it is believed that General Candy
will soon attend to these matters.
Friday, go.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
May 1876 P. M. I r.
The attack on the enemy's right was to have
been made at an early hour this morning, but on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-13
FROM RICHMOND.

has had candor, or the courage or the magma
nimity to address the Southern Confederacy
in language and spirit such as all would be
compelled to use if they had the pluck to ad-
dress the Confederacy at all, > and it aftrms
that recognition has ceased to be any import
ance "simply because it would be lltte more
than formality."
Among the books recently published by A.
Norris in Richmond, are the following In
structions in Artillery, by Major starke;; i
Propositions for Constitutional Reform IN
the Confederate Governments BY John Scott
Of Fauquier." Virginia Reader NO. );
"Virginia spelling book, &C.
The Richmond Enquirer says that every day
a SQUAD of deserters from the Federal army Is
marched into that city.
A. P. Reid, of Prince William county, was
killed on the 10th of July in sklrmish near
Alexandria. Mr.. Reid was about l9 years OF
ape. and was attached to Kincheloe,s Partisan
Rangers.
Prof. r. S. N. McCulloch has resigned his
noos;t;on as chemist of the Confederate Nltre
Nitre and Mining bureau. He is sasa TO De
an able scientific man.
John Adams Smith, for many years cashier
Of the Farmers Bank OF Virginia. died IN
Richmond on the Oath ult.
The New York Express learns from passeh'
gers direct from New Orleans that the Con
federates are in strong force outside OF Alglers'
within s;x or seven miles of New Orleans, for
tifying the place and constructing encrencn-
ments apparently with the intention OF making
that the base of offensive operations Iney
are commanded by General Taylor Inc
Teche district is alse occupied by the Confed-
crates in large force in order to prevent ano'n,
or advance Of the Federal troops through tha1
region into Texas. Confederates In New Or
leans saw it is of no importance If Mobile is
,ost to the Confederates 1t is stated that the
ronfaderates are erecting batteries at Browns
vile. to protect the cotton trade on the h'0
Grande. -.----
CORRESPONDENT of the New York Post,
,,,,;t;no q from Baltimore says: Il learn from
.anroe entitled to credence, that paper
written bv the Hon. Henry Winter laws !.
.an;na National Union Convention at buHalo
como time in September, for the nomination
of candidates tor President and Vice President,
= = circulating for signatures in the several
states and is receiving the support oi 'ne
,oaa;na .s, men Of the party everywhere.
The tomato is one Of the most neal'n'u, g
- uall a. one Of the most universally liked o.
all the vegetables. Its heathful qua',.'1e w w.
aonond On the mode of preparation iof ''e