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who loves his country, and is determined
to 6ght, if need be, for its integrity and
honor, can object. see nothing, but in
the changes, so rapid in the Administra-
ton policy, made by this war, no one will
lie himself to any party cry or party plat
form. have but one article in my polit-
ical creed at the present time. I am for
sharp, thorough and decisive prosecution
of the war; until the authority of the
Union is acknowledged, and its laws obey
ed upon every foot of soil within the
boun iaries of the United States.
The following sre the deaths Of Western
soldiers in the Washington hospitals to-
day:
Clarence Sanderson, Co. G, 9Th Ohio
cavalry; Robert E. Nichols, B, l4th o. N.
g. Nelson Snyder, G, 9Th Michigan cav
airy.
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They tell US that when the announce
ment Of advance was made every man ca
pable Of bearing arms was sent into the
field, and all business was suspended
NIn the rebel assault on the 30th ult
about FIVE hundred prisoners were captur-
ed.
Paine's division Of eolored troops at
taehed to the 10th corps have returned to
the 18th. General Birney wrote letter
of thanks to General Paine and his com
mand, for their gallsntry in storming New
Market Heights.
North of the James, General Leo was
commanding in person.
Heth's division Of Hills corps, Fields
division of Besuregard's corps, say 10000
in all, the militia being scattered in the
different divisions. It is reported that one
of the above divisions, whose destination
wss unknown, returned to Petersburg last
night.
Ia front Of Bermuda Hundred is Rick
ett's division of Longstreets eorpsi with
Early's, Kershaw's and Early's old divis-
ious of Longstreet's corps, and Rhodes di-
vision, General Ramesur commanding
Breckenridge's mixed command.
A railroad man captured asserts that on
Monday last he saw c, 900 troops moving
from Lynchburg to Gordonsville, TO sup
port EARLY and that two brigades of Ker-
shaw's command had previously been sent
forward for the same purpose.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIE PoToMAc,1 !
Oct. I'd Evening,
No fighting has occurred on this line
to-day.
The rebels fell back this morning to their
main line Of works, which run from the
lead works to the south side of the road,
or near it. This position is a very strong
one, and cannot easily be carried.
A division Of the Second Corps advanced
towards the Boynton road over which the
enemy carry their supplies by wagon TO
Petersburg.
Two lines were found unoccupied, snly
a skirmish line opposing cur advance, and
falling back before our troops. Near tho
Boynton road a very formidable line Of
works was found, behind which the rebels
were posted in heavy force. It was not
deemed advisable to attack, and we fell
back and occupied safe position. We
lest few wounded in the advance. Our
loss Friday was greater than at first re-
presented.
The total loss, killed wounded and pris-
oners amount to about two thousand, over
half of whom were captured. This occur
red in consequence of a gap beween part
of the Fifth and Ninth corps, through
which the enemy charged and Aanked the
second division the Ninth corps
A shell erazed General Meades boot.
took a piece from the tail of General
Humphreys horse, and entered the ground
between Generals Bartlett and Griffin.
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GUERRILLAS In KENTUCKY.
Burning Trains on the Nash
vile Railroad.
FROM WASHINGTON.
(speai.l to the Cleveland LrADra.)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.
I feel warranted in saying that the move
rnent under General Meade, on the south
side Of the James River has not equalled
in success the brilliant operations by Gen.
Butler on the north side.
George S. Moore, Co. D, 1lth Western
Virginia, and John Greed, Co. D, 23rd
Illinois Veterans, to-day presented Secre-
tary Stanton with battle flags, captured
by them from the enemy at Fishers Hill
Mr.. Stanton on receiving them thanked
the men on behalf of the Department for
their gallantry, and directed them to pro-
ceed to the Adiutant Generals ofice where
suitable medals would be prepared for
them.
Private Greed captured his flag in a
novel manner While the battle was in
progress he got out of ammunition, and
being close to color bearer, picked up a
stone with which he knocked the rebel
down and captured the flag.
Judge Kelly has written reply to Gen
eral Negl, y defending Mcclellan. Il con-
clusively shows the falsity of the assump-
tions on which Negley bas, d his case, and
exhibits the method by which the famous
Council of War in the winter of 1862
was packed for Mcclellan by the unwar-
rantable exclusion of such men as Hooker
aud the strategy of such Democratic Sen
ators as Latham.
A painful rumor of the death of Gene
raj Butler agitstes the city tonight. As
yet il can be traced to no trustworthy au-
thority. -.se
The WAR Departments ORDERS issued to
day, for the government of elections in the
a my, commend themselves to all fair.
minded men as just, and calculated to Sc.
cure a perfectly unbiased election.
The only grain of truth in the current
stories of McClellan's having been ap
preached from administration quarters OF
:he subject of a new command, is that old
Frank Blair is understood to have jour
neyed from Cape May to Orange to oper
negotiations to that end on his own &C
count ffasi- aE- .
General Buffers declaration for Lin
coin and johnson, in published letter Il
Cameron, excites the attention of Lincoln
He says;
Whatever may hsve been, or may
the preferences of any man, as to any per
son for the chief executive of the nation
or dissatisfaction withthe course of Govern
ment upon matters ofmere administration
yea, even in important points of admin
tration, as laid down in the policy pla
5 form, and foreshadowed in. its acts,
seems to me that the plain duty of ever
loyal man is to support the election
: Lincoln and johnson.
After adverting to the repugnan
many true Democrats feel toward the ra
icsl anti-slavery plank in the Baltimo
I, platform, he concludes by saying thatsOr
different system of labor must be devils
for the southern country in the future, al
Is peace upon any terms, even the acknov
edgment of the Confederacy, cannot pl
vent it. If am right in this view of t
7 subject, and upon this conviction 1 hs
n acted since 1 saw the fact in Louisiana
IL 1862. then what is there in the BaltimC
platform to whichsny true loyal DemOc
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had changed General Hickman's division
to the left to prevent any flank movement
from that direction, it having been found
impossible to hold the Star fort and the
Curtain on account otthe very heavy fire
from the rebel gunboats and batteries on
the other side Of the river.
As the rebels approached they met with
stubborn resistance but again and again
advanced to the assault Repulsed again
and again they were forced to retire Ieav-
ing their killed and wounded on the
field.
General Stanard was shot through the
arm by a sharpshooter while on the para
pet, directing operations Of his troops.
The command of the division devolved
upon Colonel Cullin, who finished the
fight as the brave Stanard had begun it.
Prisoners say that General Lee came up
from Petersburg with their column and
was in command in person.
The North Carolina troops took refuge
behind trees and were seen waving hand
kerchiefs in token of amity. As soon as
beckoned to by our men they left their
covers and run into our lines.
The ground was literally covered with
rebel dead and wounded
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THIRD DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.
The War Department laughs at the ru-
NOR about Buffers death as a foolish
story.
Another story, equally as foolish and of
similar origin, to-wit: the invention of
the Gold Gambler, is the one that Sheri-
dan has met with q reverse in the valley.
Government is as yet without details of
the operations south of the James River
Letters received here from prominent
public men taking part in the canvass in
Indiana, announce a great change there
within the last ten days, and are sure that
the triumph of the Union cause there ad-
mits of no doubt.
A letter from Governor Morton speaks
warmly and gratefully of the good result
ing from Ex-Secretary Chase's labors in
Indiana.
The Rebel cavalry holds Rockhsh Gap
and are fort fled. Our cavalry holds Swift
Run Gap and the direct road between
StRunton and Charlottesville.
In the fight at Rockfsh Gap, of which
the rebel accounts are publisher, cIaiming
a victory, is untrue.
Our troops have been victorious They
have between two and three hundred
prisoners from them.
As proof of it, between two and three
thousand prisoners, captured between
Woodstock and Harrisonburg, are still
held in Sheridsn's army he being unable
to spare an escort TO send them back.
Nine hundred prisoners arrived a. Win
chester yesterday.
Sheridan's army is now understood to bt
again on the march. He has supplies tt
last him fortnight, and can cut loose from
his base at Harper's Ferry as soon as h'
wishes.
Our cavalry are already operating eas
of the Blue Ridge.
/ Such is the substance of the full dispatch
es received at this bureau from our cores
pondent in the Valley
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During the night of the Oath they lefi
the Shenandoah Valley and moved to the
Luray Valley by the KeezletOwn road.
Our army continued its march and ar
rived at Harrisonburg at 4 P. N, their
rations having given out the day before.
Here 800 rebel wounded, in hospital
tents, were captured.
In one week Sheridans army fought
two battles, gained two signal victories
and pursued the demoralized and broken
column of Early 80 miles.
A history of the eventful war may be
searched in vain for more persistent and
successful fighting during an equal space
of time.
The Heralds 10th corps special of the
1st says:
Notwithstanding the severe storm of
rain that has prevailed since last night,
we have been busy strengthening our
position, and are now so securely posted
that if it shall be deemed expedient, we
can remain where we are.
We can safely defy the whole rebel
armyI
Most of the prisoners we have captured
on this line have been of the rawest kind
men just forced into the ranks on an emer-
gency. They represent nearly every in
dustrial pursuit, and their presence in the
rebel army is strong commentary as well
on the desperate straits of the rebellion as
on tle panic prevailing in Richmond.
They tell US that when our advance be-
came known every man capable of bearing
arms was sent into the field. Stores, shops,
and offices were summarily closed up, and
all the employees of the rebel government
were excused from duty and furnished with
q musket, and sent into the works defend
ing the city.
The Navy Yard was deserted in less
than an hours notice. At eleven An.
the men were ordered to hurry home and
get their dinner, and return within an
hour, prepared to march to the field.
Railroad trains were stopped with the ex-
ception of one mail train on each road and
employees swept into the ranks ofthe ar
my. We have gained much valuable in
formation from them.
This morning the enemy made two
charges upon General Ayers's line, but
was handsomely repulsed.
1t is especially worthy of mention that
the new troops recently added to this com-
mand, most of whom were never before
under fire, behaved with remarkable gal
lsntry.
We learn from refugees who have ar
rived to-day from Richmond that intense
excitement prevails there, and the advent
of the Yankees is confidently looked for in
a few days.
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TENNESSEE INVASION.

NASHVILLE, Oct. 4.
On Saturday General Buford with a
part of his command, including all his
artillery, attacked Athens, Alabama, she'll
ing the town and demanding its surrender
which Colonel Wade refused. Buford
soon after retired.
The fears of an attack on Columbia
we're unfounded.
Forrest having gone in the direction Of
Florence was then below Mount Pleasant.
A large force of mechanics and laborors
are engaged in repairing the railroad.
Communications will be opened TO Pu-
laski. Numerous bands of guerriIas are
operating about them
Last week two or three commisssry and
forage trains were captured and the wag-
ons we're destroyed.
One of these bands is commanded By
Duv al McNaery. ---
A party just arrived from Chattanooga
reports that demand for the surrender o
Dalton, Ga, was made yesterday by q body
of rebels.
The telegraph is working to Chattanooga
, and Columbus.
} Major-General Thomas Francis Meaghe
arrived here last night.
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FROM NV YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct 4.
At the dry goods auction to-day the
tendency of the prices of hosiery, gloves,
&c, seemed to be downward AT the sale
of velvets ribbons, &c, the attendance
was good. Velvets low-ranging from
$50 to 40 The sale of ribbons started
very fairly, and the prices, under tho cir
cumstances, quite satisfactory.
The attendance on the sale of wooden
goods was very large, the prices being rath-
er on the increase. Prices of such articles
must naturally 60 up, as to-day at noon it
was stated that the jOurneymen tsilors had
demanded an increase of rs per cent of
wages.
At the sale of French, German and Eng
lish dry goods, the attendance was quits
good. Waterville, Conn, shawls, long
style, ranged from Sc to $3.50 The square
small ones brought only S2,s5. There was
dullness in the sales.
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Associated Press Report.
FROM GRANT,s AKn !.
New YORK, Oct. ]

NEW 1ORK5 Oct i.
The Times Washington Special says
The impression that General Grant
holds Chapins Bluff, and that Fort Oar
ling is fianked is incorrect.
Our forces have taken from the rebels,
and hold, line ofworks on Chapin's farm
which is below the Bluff. .... "a.
The following is the Tr1blaaes secount
of the repuIse Of the rebels On Friday:
About breakfast time on Friday morning,
movements were seen among the rebels.
A column of Iabout 10000 troops, Just up
from Petersburg by the cars, were seen
moveing along to join their brethren of the
previous days fight.
Presently the head of the column emer-
ged from the woods and moved directly
upon our works, formerly the rebel works
General Weitsel had been assigned tC
the command of the corps over night and
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sHERIDAN's OPERATIONS.

NEW YORK, Oct. 4.
The Herald Shenandoah correspondent,
opposite Browns Gap, Sept. 2sth, says;
Since the fight at Fishers Hull there has
been no general engagement
The enemy left the valley by the way
of Browns Gap. Early was much de-
pressed and drank heavily.
Over 1000 rebels are scattered through
the mountains, without arms and approach
ing starvation.
The enemy has gone towards Charlottes-
vile.
On the 9th our cavalry was attack, d by
infantry and cavalry, but held their own.
October 1.-Everything Is favorable up
to this time, ali objects OF the campaign
being reached.
General Wilson leaves to-day to take
command Of the cavalry in Sherman's
army. General Custar succeeds General
W lson, and General Powell takes CustaT' s
Clate Averilrs) division
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From MAsHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.

WASHINGTON, Oct.4.
TIE report that Admiral Farragut has
arrived at the Jares River is not contra
dicted.
The Navy Department has received
information that Captain Gardner has
Just received command of the West India
squadron and has reached Old Point. 1t
is therefore probable that one has been
mistaken for the other.
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NEW RAILROAD.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 4
The new railroad to Erie was opened to-
day by an excursion party starting in a
special train fromthis city and going over
the road.
They will return on Saturday.
Regular trains will commence running
on the 18th inst.
The distance, by way of Harrisburgh
and Sunbury, is 447 miles.
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NASHVILLE, Oct 3.

NAsH F4LLht OCT .
The wires are down to-day south Of
Murfreesboro on the Chattanooga railroad,
and south of Franklin on the Tennessee &
Alabama railroad.
Forrest with 5000 men was at Spring
Hill yesterday afternoon. 1t is reported
that he designs attempting the capture of
olumbis. The probabilities are that there
has been fighting there to-day.
The train from Chattanooga reached
here to-day without interruption.
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Meas from Columbus.

Mr.. G. J. Edwards, special messenger to
carry the pon book to the Ohio troops in
Potomac army, has returned The mln
were in excellent condition, and as well
pleased with the political, as the military
situation They intend to give Old Abe
en- almost united support. While they
still have some feeling Of respect for their
old commander, they regard with jealousy
and doubt the UniOnism Of any man who
is willing to ride into Office BY the aid of
such men as Vallandigham, Wood, VOor-
hees and Long.
Governor Brough has accepted the in
vitation of the New York Central Com
mittee, to visit that State, and will ad-
dress a series Of meetings there, commenc-
ing at Buffalo, on Oct. IS, and ending with
New York city, on the 27th.
DURNE ETTS COCAINE FOR THE
/ ID HAIR. Eor sale at l2e Ontario 81.
BsptI OHUR0HILE 3 BR0,
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FROM COLUMBUS.
Especial to the Cleveland LEADEA,l

.E#1 . COLUMBUS Oct 4.
Major General Hooker transfers his
headquarters to Cincinnati tomorrow.
He was serenaded this eve, and made
few remarks, and returned his thanks for
the compliment paid him and for the
kindness shown him since he has been
here
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Special Report.
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTO-
MAC

AAAC.
: 80 NEW YORK, Oct. A.
The Tribuns's special from the Army of
the Potomac savs
Rebel prisoners say that General Lee
came up from Petersburg with column of
10, 900 men, and was in command in per-
son.
The North CarOlinians took refuge be-
hind trees, and were seen waving handker-
chiefs in token of smity. AS soon as
beckoned to by our men they left their
covers and ran into ourilines.
A heavy fire from artillery was kept up
and the rebel dead and wounded lay II
heaps upon the field.
The conduct OF our officers and men
spoken of in the highest terms.
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Optical.


Practical and Scientific OptcisD, keeps the Iarge's
assortment Of Optical Instruments In the city. Be
Ing an old establishment, and having been extensS
lively patronised, he has the confidence that ID
present stock will warrant the continuance Of pm
lie fsvors. All his spsctscles are Of the best quali
Of crystal glasses ground under his own inspeC toL
in ali cases curing weakness, dizziness, and mpart
- strength for long reading and 6ne sewing. Ar
IN. I eyes inserted without pain.
tnels- NE-l50 SupeTior-st., first door from TIE e.
OEflS- American Hotel.
trance . tn q travellers claiming 70 be hlr. Solo
Beware = Z. july2l
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DEAD.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. l.
j. g. Baldwin, Chief Justice Of the Su-
preme Court of California, died last eve
ming.
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FROM SHERIDAN.

The 'TTi5nnss Shenandoah Valley special
says;
So hot has been the pursuit of Early
that we captured beef which had been
killed for the use Of his army, but which
he left skinned and smoking upon the
ground, and had not time to issue it to his
troops.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 9Th, 1864.
2aiuts, &f.

- 4 TTENTION, PAINTERS.
"a 20 tons White Lead, in oil
tons Zinc IN oil.
- 5000 tons Bed Lead
q 100 Orange Mineral,
100 bbls Whifing
NJ 1000 bbls Chrome Gresn,a
1000 bbls Chrome Yellow,
1000 bbs Hibernian Green,
1000 bbB Indian Bed, ..
10 casks French 0chre
caskH Ing. Ven. Bed,
ArtiEts' Oolors and Brushes.
S~s above articles were bought lastfall,
-s--,l -, = very low prices for cash
- -. 1ou . EEELER 4
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---------- Ou mn f1TI EgI5L
EXAR1EATI0N 'F :. I5AOhEhs - y 5.iT.LiS
4-ifor ouyshogs County viii - q M :.
commencing at 10 A. n. and elosink 1.rv 1oon.
In CLEvELAED, at the Court House, Sd s.. IN
No. 4, Sept. 10th, Oct 1st, Sth and 22d, No. "a
and 18th, and Dec Sd. In BEDFORD Oct. 18th, g.
II BEREA Nov. 18th.
There viii be no examinations IN January ane
osrtsestss dated only from ths day of JaaisAia
e11anainetlon- The same person cannot be examin
60 9pon naore than h0o days in any three months
ana snoss Two days must not be more than
AL male sHRlieAats must pay afty cents. and al
female appacsnts thirty live cents ss 9 condition
Of fexsninAtion, according to law
L. ". FORD,
1eRlIIz Qsrkof ExamihsTs
NOTICE TO CONTRA6TORs -Pro-
IN posals VIII be received at the ooe 81 +ls Cftv
OWL Engineer, until Il O'Clock n Monday. The
10th day OF ober, Tor grading and paving seneca
and Michigan streets, and for building q sewer in
Seneca street and for grading Canal and n portion
Of Kinsman streets.
Plans sad specifications may be seen ana rn.re
particular information obtained at said Ens;noers
once, on and after the 9Th day Of October 1854
The Board Of City improvements invite the sub
nission OF bids TeserviDg the right to accept
JOHN WHITELAT,
oel:ltE oity Owl EHgi ossr.
THE UNDERSIGNED WILL RE
i OklfE at hts o6cs, 1877 Water strest, NJ {
Monday, the 18th Of octobsrnex PropossRs for th
provementB on the WendIer Propertv n,srfb -
Of Cedar street, near Hudson, reeently D SrchSse
by the city for the erection Of School BSouse e
Terms cash. But reasonable time & =, -. :.
n0T ! Of the property win be given, Il E-jt ~
sonVenisnce Of the purchaser.
ssRaaI7s Chairman sbooI don.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1864-05-12
A Letter to President Lincoln.


HoNoRED SIR,-W Will you allow
OF the liberty of my addressing
a few lines to you, relative to your
recent letter, addressed to A. G.
lloDGRs, Esq, of Frankfort. Ky.
Sir, you hfve not saved the Con.
stitution, but 1t is highly probable,
that if you do no: change your
tactics, you may find yourself very
soon without the nation of which
you speak. Nations, like birds, are
things that come and go. Both
the life and the limb, are in danger
in America, and my opinion is,
that in your extraordinary efforts
to save the Great Republic, you
may lose 1t, and thns be left like
the man who s>nt his servant on
his own horse, to steal a neighbours
ram, tn be kept among his own
sheep. When tho servant returned,
in the dark, weary and exhausted,
the master asked,-"Have you
brought the sheep% "No," was
the reply, "but they caught me,
and took your horse from me-"
You say, that "if slavery Is not
wrong, nothing Is wrong" 1t IS
a hard tosk to como at your exact
meaning here-sceing that "aoth
ing" is nothing; and by conse
quence, nothing cannot be either
right or wrong. A sound know
ledge of the English language.
might improve the composition
even of a President, and it is Ger
tain that your fiction, as we'll as
your logic-or art of reasoning, Is
at fault 10 your lettorto Mr.. HoDoEs.
1t Is rather singular, that what
you conceived to have been wrong
In the conduct of Generals FRR.
MONT, CAMERON, HUNTER, and But.
LER, should have turned out to be
right in yourself. You would
not have military emancipation
through their medium, but you
have adopted their mode of eman,
cipa,ion on your own authority,
and by doing so, the old Union has