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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-01-14
FROM THE SOUTH.


Norfolk have been received in New York and
the papers Of that city publish the following:
The Sentinel says that indications favor the
idea that the Federals contemplates an ad~
vance on Kingston, n. c., with view to the
extension Of the lines, which now reach from
Trenton on the west and Oak River on the
south The movement anticipated will proba~
bly, carry the lines to New River on the one
hand and Kingston on the other. A demon
stration is expected upon the Wilmington and
Weldon Railroad, thus threatening the COM
munication with Richmond.
Jacksons operations against Averill resulted
in the capture Of an ambulance train, with two
hundred prisoners, including eight of Averills
officers, his adjutant general, lieutenant colo"
mel, number Of campaign maps and about
fifty negroes.
The Inauguration of Gov. Smith took place
on the lst.
An order has been issued from the War De-
partment prohibiting the departure Of any
male citizen from the Confederacy during the
pending war, unless he shall first file in the
department certificate from the proper mill
tarv authorities that he is unfit for military
service.
A dispatch from Jonesborough, Tenn, da-
ted Jan. |, says coulter from MorrlstoWn re-
ports that heavy sklrmishing has been going
on between our cavalry and the enemy, who
were advancing in that direction No particu-
lars received further than that their advance
had been driven back.
All of the London and Paris correspondents
of the New York journals express some sollcl-
tude concerning the Confederate rams that are
fitting out. one at Calais, and two at Bordeaux.
The belief is that the Emperor, following the
example of England in regard to the Laird
rams, will detain them; still as long as that
determination is rot openly declared, there is
chance that the steamers may slip out to sea,
and hence the anxity that is felt.
A gentleman of Boston, who had complied
with the very excellent city ordinance which
there, as here, exists, though often and with
impunity violated and had the sidewalk be-
fore his own house cleared of the snow, fell on
the ice occasioned by the neglect Of his next
door neighbor, and was killed. We don't
know that this hint will do any good, but we
throw it out nevertheless.
The Norfolk Old Dominion Of the 9TH inst,
saws that French sloop of war is bound to
CITY Point for cargo of tobacco, arrangements
having been perfected with the Confederate
a I'd Federal Governments for the consumma-
ton of that end
There is an ''American Buttonhole Compa=
nv in operation in Massachusetts,. We have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-01-14
PUBLISHED (DAILY) By
EDGAR SNOW DEN, JR.
ms- OFFICE-No. l04 King street, over
S, ones formerly French7s) Book Store.

8 ones. formerly Frenchas) Book Store.
THE CONVENTIONS In the officially report
ed proceedings of the District and County
Conventions'' which met at the Court House,
in this place, on Tuesday afternoon, the follow
ing appears.
In the ssDistrict Convention W. L. enn,
VIM. &. White and John r. Gray, were ap-
uointed to the vacancies oceassloned by the
absence of delegates from Alexandria county,
and took their seats in the Convention.
s'Capt. Samuel Baker, of Alexandria, nomi,
mated S. Ferguson Beach, Esq.
Mr.. Brooks, of Fairfax, nominated Jefferson
Tacey, Esq
On the first ballot Mr. Beach received IA
votes and Mr. Tacey..l0.
Mr.. Beach was then declared nominated, at
ter which his nomination was made unanimous
the Contention pledging him hearty support.
Mr.. T. 7. Eaelin, offered the following resolu-
tions:
Resolved, That this Convention expresses
it's condemnation for certain citizens OF V1r-
ginia who are only Union men when it is con-
venient for them to receive some favor from
either the civil or military powers.
Resolved, That as Union citizens of Virginia
we shall make it test Of loyalty Of those who
have taken the oath Of allegiance, to come to
the polls and thereby indicate their willingness
to support, and their adhesion to, the State
Government as organized by the loyal peo-
pie of the State, through the assistance of the
General Government.
Resolved, That we regret to find so many
men employed in the Government service who
are unwilling to support by their votes and In
fuence the cause which they pretend to strve.
M. E. E. Mason, of Fairfax, moved to
amend by endorsing the Sixth Section Of the
bill providing for the calling Of the Conven
tion to amend the Constitution of the State
The amendment was accepted, and the resolu
tions then passed unanimously.
In the "County Convention, Gas there
we're no delegates present from the 5th Dis
trict, the committee appointed Capt. Treakie,
Lerkin Patton and j. G. Clark, to fill the va
cancies, The vacancy from the 3rd District
was filed by W. L. Penn, and from the lst
District by w. W. White and John r. Gray"
Andrew Jameson was chairman, and W.
N. Berkley secretary Of both conventions
The resolution of inquiry proposed by Fer
nando Wood, proposing an investigation of
certain grave charges made against Gen. But
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-01-14

The resolution Of inquiry proposed by Fer
nando Wood, proposing an investigation of
certain grave charges made against Gen. But
Ter, and into the alleged frauds in the Custom
House of New York, and other branches of the
Treasury Department, was laid on the table in
the lower branch Of the D. S. Congress, by a
v)te Of Yeas, II; Nays, 63.
The reports as to the prevalence of small
pox In Washington are much exaggerated
Though it prevails to a greater extent than
heretofore, it is generally In mild form, and
there are comparatively few deaths.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17

NEw YORK, October l6,-The Heralds cor
respondent with the army before Richmond
says. H.
An important Reconnaissance was made last
Thursday, by two divisions Of the Tenth Corps
under General Terry, proceeded to the right
of our right
After advancing some distance they came
upon and drove in the rebel pickets and con-
tinued on to the central or Darbytown road
running up to Richmond
They had not gone far before they were met
by opposing skirmishers, and pressing on our
men found themselves in front of new and
formidable line Of rebel works strongly garris-
oned By HOke's and Field 5 divisions.
This was an important discovery. These
works have been built since the battle of the
50th ult, and were designed to supply the
place of those taken from the rebels then.
The eremy opened on our men and a severe
6ght ensued
General Terry made an assault on the for
tifications, but deeming it impraclicable to
take them with the force at his disposal, and
having satisfactorily accomplished his designs
returned to camp.
As soon as his troops commenced to with.
draw, the rebels sailed out amp attacked us,
but they we're severely repulsed, their dead
and wounded thiekly strswing the ground.
After that our force was allowed to return
unmoested
Our loss was 400. The enemy suffered to
an equal extent A portion Of the army of
the Potomac IS set near the south side OF the
railroad. They can hear the trains this morn
ing.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17

NEw YoRE, Oct. l6.-Cotton quiet at ~
al n; Flour opened 25c better and closed
dull, and improvement nearly all lost, 40a
GO for extra state, 10 25al0 10 for round
hoop Ohio Wheat opened 3a6c better and
closed dull, and Improvement nearly all lost;
95a2 03 for Chicago spring, 9sa2 O4 for
Milwaukee club, and 2 l5a2 20 for winter red
western; Corn better at ! 54al SO for mixed
western, closing at | 81; Oats quiet and la
&c better at s6a67c for WESTERN Pork dull,
heavy and lower at $39a40 for meas, $43a43
25 for new, and $39a4O for prime: Lard quiet
at 20a22c; Whisky frmer at 75al 76i Pc
troleum quiet at 44a45c for crude, 67aGsc
for refined in bond and Gle free.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17

men we're wounded, and officer and 23 meu
missing
The enemys firing on Dutch Gap cana,
has ceased since Gen. Butler placed mum
Der OF rebel prison ers in IT,
The trees on the river bank in front Of the
18th Corps, are being cut down by the rebels
in order to give them a better view OF the OPP
erations on our side.
kanlzs cavalry, on the extreme right, are
still holding the advanced position gained 10
Thursdays reconnaissance aud it 10 not de-
signed TO abandon IL
We have received Gen. Lees official report
of this affair, also the Richmond Enquirer 8
account Of II, both Of which, OF course, claim
rebel victory.
No new movement in either the army ofthe
Potomac or the army of the James are report
ed
AT the date Of the latest accounts the rebels
we're observed to be massing their cavalry
on our left, with the supposed intention Of
making dash on our forces on the Weldon.
Railroad.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17

CAIRO, Oct. lG The steamer Forsythe,
from New Orleans, arrived on the 10th, with
sixty-one bales of cotton There seems to be
no change Ia tha cotton market to-day
A Natchez letter of the yth SAYS thirteen
flags we're recaptured by the ST. Earl while
being sent to the rebel headquarters on the
east side Of the river, which mostly belonged
to Indiana regiments The mail was captur
ed at the same time which contained full re-
turns of the rebel forces on the west side of
the river, and letter from the Gov. of Louis,
lana to the Confederate Government, recon.
mending the arming Of negroes
Capt J, n. Odlin, Gen. Braymon's Adjt.
General, charged with bribing, has been hon
orably acquitted by the Court Martial, and re-
stored to duty,
The steamer Irwin blew up Cumberland
river, near Edysville, yesterday morning, and
six or seven of her crew we're killed.
Admiral Porter has sent for some of his
best officers to join him in his new com
mand
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17

CHATTANOOGA, October 10, 9 P.M-Re-
ports of scouts failed to show the presence Of
any considerable body Of the enemy north Of
Tunnel Hill Walker and Whitfield counties
are undoubtedly occupied by a small body of
rebel cavalry, who are not very effective in
destroying the railroad. Though they had
possession of Dalton, but little damage is be-
leved to be done
Officers blockaded here en- route for the
'front.' have been ordered TO prepare to Join
their commands at once General Sohofeld
sent strong accommodating party to day 10
ascertain the whereabouts of the rebels
Their column is said to be moving toward the
West
Scouts Of the 44th colored garrison at Dal-
ton, who escaped after Colonel johnson sur
rendered to-day, give numerous accounts Of
affairs They were on picket and wanted to
fight They knocked over the hag-bearer at
first, and after the surrender many refused to
be caught.
Rnggold and intermediate points are
strengthened by General Scho6eld. Nothing
definite as to Shermans whereabouts. He
is known to be energetically at work to open
and keep open the route to Atlanta, no mat
ter what rebel column intervenes.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
professional.

And lor the past three years Surgeon IN the United
states Navy, has opened an Otico at No. g75, Third
street, between Jefferson aud st. Clair Streets north
side. Having had the advantage OF the Hospitals in
New York and Philadelphia, with twenty years Of
successful pratice, the afflicted may rest assured
by getting his advice that they will obtain every ad.
yantags that the advanced condition Of the Science
Of Medicine render.
DR. WIsE cures CONSUMPTION, THROAT and all
PRESPIRAT0RY DISEASES BY MEDICAL IN
HALATlON the only reliable means known to the
profession, which has proven 80 universally success
iu In the East and IN Europe. q treats all diseases
Of the EYE and EAR, also all diseases peculia to
Females, and all CHRONIC COMPLAINTS what
so-ever may be their character. The most ineTedu-
lons will be convinced OF his by calling at his
once No. 21s Third street, Dayton, or by obtaining
letters TO nYads which IL circulated gTatnitously
Otiee hours from o'clock A. M. till o'clock T. NJ
Octl6.d6W3m
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
/" The Last Mope.,,

EKPresident Fillmore, in his recent letter
of September 2Sth says "Ilook upon tie
election Of General Nc Oleitan as Ae LAST
HOPE for The restoration Of The Union, and
honorable peace, and the security OtpersOnal
liberty"
MillGrd Fillmore Is not Of the Democratic
party, and has never been. He was an Old
Wing, and his education and associations
were such as TO incline him to affiliate with
the Lincoln party But be chooses, at this
time, to cast his lot politically with those he
has heretofore been in opposition to. His
reason for doing SO he gives, It is because
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
SHERIPFS sALE-

OF valuable Real Estate In and near Farmersyillo
Ohio.
Levi R; s.Bin. Rssoro' st'sl. NO. No. 2eso
Samuel RoishstIer et al. Superior Court
DN virtue OF and in obedience to the command Of
ID an order Of sale made by the Superior Court of
Montgomery County, Ohio, fwl offer at Public Sale
on the premises in Farmersullo, on
FRIDAY, November 18th, 1864.
al o'clock p. NJ Of said day. the following described
real estate viz; Suatedin Jackson township, Mont
somery County, Ohio. Beign town lots numbered
One Hundred and Ten Q10)i One Hundre and
Eleven Qll)i One Hundred and Twelve Ql2l; One
Hundred and Thirteen Qi3); One Hundred and Four
teen Qua and One Hundred and Fifteen Ql5l; suat.
ed in the Incorporated village OF Farmersyille in said
County aud State. Also, the lot owned Henry Houser
deceased situated IN Section No. e. Township four
(4), Range four (4), east containing two acres and
one hundred and twelve ll2) rods being the residue
land conveyed TO the said Henry HOus~r IN his life
time by the order ofthe Probate Court Of Montgomery
County, Ohio and to him by Michael schwartl,
administrator OF the estate Of Daniel Swartze decd
Also, that tract OF land owned by the said Henry
Houser IN his life Time situated in the southwest
quarter OF section twenty.one (2ll Township four
(l, Range iour(4), east aod bounded and described
as follows;
Beginning at the southw corner and running east
seventythre 7S) rods to the center OF the German
town and West Alexandra Turnpike Road, thence
north west with said road one hundred and 1il)
rods and eleven feet 1D thence south eighty.three
1887 rods 10 the pace OF beginning containing nine
teen Qs acres more or less, and has been appraised
a g follows
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
SHERIFFS SALE.

ofavaluable Farm in Jackson township.
Frederick Cook, ct. al. No. 2s27
VS.. ! Montgomery County
Valentine Silver, ct. al. Superior Court.
DY virtue OF and in obedience to the command Of
ID an order Of sale made by the Superior Court of
Montgomery county, Ohio, will offer al Public Pale
on the premises about two miles east of Farmers
Vile, on
FRIDAY, November 18th, 1864,
At 10 O'Clock A. M. OF said day, the following de-
cribed real estate 10 wit; Situated in and being tine
North part OF the South East quarter Of saction
twenty-three (23, Township -four (4), in the Town.
ship Of ia kson, County OF Montgomery and State
one ffh acres.
Appraised at sos 90 per and cannot sell for less
than * Of the above appIaissment.
Terms Il cash, la in one year and the balance in
two years from the day Of sale. The deie, ed pay
nents TO bear per cent interest and TO be secured
by mortgage on the premises
GEORGE WoGAMAN, Sheriff,
H. IhohPsOF' AIRY octlT-w6F
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
DIR. Z. OONE's APPOINTMENTS

DR.. Cone may be consulted as follows:
In PIQUA, at the Piqua House. on Mon.
days, Nov 7; Dec IL; Jan l6; Feb 20; March
81 May |.
In TRoY, at the Morris House, on Tuesdays,
Nov 8; Dec 49, Jan II; Feb 2l; March 2s;
May g.
In DAYTON, at the Phillips House, on
Wednesdays, Nov 9; Dec ii; Jan lS; Feb 22;
March 26, May 3.
In XENIA, at the Hivlng House. on Thurs.
days, Nov 10; Dec 10; Jan l9; Fab %; March
80; May T.
In SPRNGFIELD, at the Knaub House, on
Thursdays, Nov 3; Dec ls Jan IL; Feb l6;
March %; April n.
In BELLEFoHFAISE, at the Logan House, on
Fridays, Nov 4; Dec 3; Jan 3; Feb IL; March
a. April %.
DR.. Cone has practced in the above places
about i've years, with the most gratifying sue
cess. He treats all forms of chronic disen-
ses, and avails Of all improvements, in all
schools of medicine No charge for consul.
tation, but chash for medicines. Consult DIR.
Cone before it is too late
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
Ths Situation in hIl.uouri,

ST. LOUIS, Oct. l6.--About 1000 rebels,
with two pieces of artillery, under Jef.
Thompson. attacked Sodalia at two O'Clock
yesterday, and drove the militia out Of the
place The few militia 10 the fort resisted
the attack, but finally surrendered The men
were pRroled on the spot The citizens were
released without parole. The rebels left dur
ing the night and the Federal infantry force
arrived here this morning The rebels rob
bed the stores, aud secured thousands Of dol.
lars worth Of clothing, boots and shoes, and
burned the Water Station, but did no other
injury to the railroad. The rolling stock was
all sent TO Upton, Price is reported moving
on Lexington. Bill Anderson cut the North
Missouri railroad at High Hill also reported
to have visited New Florence. Anderson says
his only orders are 10 raise hell in North Mis-
BOufl ft.rFf IrraW .
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
Lee Rslnrere.a.

NEW YoRK, October I6.-The. Herald $
Eighteenth Corps correspondent on the | lth
says; The rebel force in our front is being
rapidly replaced by Lees veterans, which was
at first composed entirely of impressed ma
terial Of all descriptions, that could be seized
in Richmond, The prisons even we're emptied
to defend the city. Lee is kept constantly on
the move, first north of the James, then south
of Petersburg, and the strain upon his phys
ical endurance is very great.
The rebel works in front of Fort Harrison
are so constructed as to completely en6lade
each other, directly in front of them. The
taking of these works appears to be the next
move of this army, but It will be hazardous
one
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
COMMERCIAL.
Dayton Market.

DAYTON, October H.
HARSHMAN'S FLOUR-Red wheat
Wholesale ST CO. Retail $ll SO.
WHEAT-$l 80.
C0RN--llO
0ATS--70.
RYE--l 45@1 so.
BARLEY--$l 50C9l60
TEAS-$2 5O@2 90.
C0FFEE--59@60c.
SUGAR-30
COFFEE SUGAR-33O35e per lb.
HARD REFINED SUGAR-371c per ID
MoLASSES--$l 35@l4O per gal
RlOE-20c per h.
LARD-25@30.
BUTTER-40(950
CHEESE. -23@25.
STARCH-l2lc per III.
S0APS-20c per H.
DRIED PEACHES--26@22
DRIED APPLES--l5@2O.
BEANS--Per bushelS2 5O@3 90.
EGGS--l8 per doz
ToBAOCO-9O@$ll0 per ID.
SH0T-S5 90 per sack
LEAD--25c per Id.
P0TAT0ES-$2 % per bush.
HAY--Timotby $50 per ton.
WHISKY--l 80.
ToMATOES-$2 so per bush.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
Just Published typographical Mem.

Just Published Biographical Mem
oir ofClement L. Vallandigham by his
Brother-A handsomely printed pamphlet
Of Ga octave pages This is a document Of
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ers of Books for the Times" &c No l9 City
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Aug 9th, 1864. dtf
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17

ST. LOUIS, Oct. l6.-Tho Democrats of JEFF
ferson City, in special dispatch, says the Pa
cic Railroad is running to Lsmine bridge,
and that troops are being rapidly sent there.
Gen Fisk leaves in the morning on an i'm.
portant reconnaissance. Gen. PIeasauton
starts for the front tomorrow to take com
mand of the cavalry, and it is believed if our
mounted troops move rapidly, Prce's train
will be captured Prices force is divided
either part which can be easily defeated il
oVertaken. Sanbornes cavalry is in hot pur
snit of JEFF. Thom pson,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
COnalcaing Reports for PsnnsylvanIa.

The Tribunes Washington special claims
over 5000 Black Republican majority on the
Pennsylvania heme vote, based on the latest
returns from Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
The World figures Democratic majority on
the home vote of $50, and insists that they
have carried the State The Tribune ella inns
a Union majority, with the soldiers vote, OF
10000.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
Reported Capture OF Dalton by the he b.
ela-A bundant EmppIieR At ALBANIA.

CHATTANOOGA, October l5, 8 p M.-Our
forces recaptured Ringgold, and the block
house three miles in advance, and found the
railroad and bridges safe.
1t is generally believed that Dalton, with
the 10th colored, surrendered to Hoods ar.
my yesterday but nothing has been officially
received. No communication yet with Sher
man
There was abundant supplies at Atlanta, in
anticipation of such movements by the rebels
Major General Steadman had arrived, and
assumed command of this district Six months
supplies are on hand, and the officers of the
army feel that Hood is making a movement
that will certainly Prove disastrous to him.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
The Democratic Gain OF 10000
Votes at the Late Election

Who would have thought, from the Repub-
lcon shouts after our late election, that their
majority 10 Ohio had been reduced from 6l, :
00O in 1868, to 2l ,OOO in ls642 In olher
words, they have already lost twothirds Of
their mpjority on the home vote, Consider
ing the tremendous odds with which the Ohio
Democracy went into the canvass, this gain Of
40O00 votes is a splendid result We ought
to be able to sweep away the remainder in
November
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
o YES! o YES!

TINHR nnderslgned is duly licensed Auet ouesr
i Tor Montgomery county, and will CRY Halos, a.
Oilen as his services, may be in demand. 'H
Persons who have not taken out license, will be Al.
tended 10, N they violate the law.
n. B'-Lesdenee 91s miller south, east ofMIAMIs.
BURG. Orders let with JOHN kISER, lr., or ADAM
CLAY, Miamlsburg on Main street, viii be attsnded
10. .0laH la"i it'Col' oRoB6E KieisR. =
augl0.Wlwoy
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17

Fruit Trees, shrubbery, &o,-Now is the
best season Of the year for transplsutug, and
all who desire fruit trees and shrubbery should
make avail Of il Geofgs Say, corner of
First ahd Ludlow street, Dayton, is connected
with many Of the best nurseries, and is pre-
pared to I'LL all orders in the above line Give
him a call oct7-3wd (
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-17
The Two CandIdatee-A Con.
Irast.

"The. UNION is the one condition of peace,
we ask no more. Nc CletIGn.
"7o OhOm IL may concern
Any proposition which embraces the resto.
ration Of peaeeWhe integrity Of the whole
Union and the ABANDONMENT OF sLA.
VERY will be considered by the Executive OF
the United States. "-LincolH.
There you have it You who are in favor
Of the restoration of the Union and a eessa.
tion Of war, for the benefit Of the white man.
will support Mcclellan while all who are 10
foVor OF more war to free the negroes will sap.
port Lincoln.