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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-29

A BEAuTIFUL THouoHr.-A writer
whose life has passed The meridian, thus
discourses upon the flight Of time: = p.
Forty years ago seemed long and
weary pilgrimage TO make. 1t now seems
but a step. And yet along the way. are
broken shrines where a thousand hopes
have wasted into ashes; footprints sacred
under their drifting dust. green mounds
whose grass is fresh with watering tears;
shadows even. which we would not for
gel. We will garner the sunshine Of those
years. and with chastened step and hopes.
push on toward the evening whose signal
lights will soon be seen swinging where
the waters are still and the storms never
beat. ~. Z,
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-29

ArIANrA.-The city is laid out in cir
Gle, two miles in diameter, in the centre Of
which is the passenger depot. from which
radiase railroads 10 every quarter of the
Confederacy. On the north side OF the
depot is park, enclosed and orns.nentea
with trees ard Towering shrubs. Oppo-
site the three vacant sides are situated the
three principal hotels. In the business
portion OF the city are many fine blocks Of
buildings. Before the war, these were
mss.ly 6lled with consignmen,s Of goods
from the large cities Of the North and
Northwest for the supply of she cotton
regions. Now the city is one vast Govern
ment store. house. Here are located the
machine shops Of the principal railroads:
the most extensive rolling nih in the
Sou:b. foundsries. pistol and tent iaolo-
ries. &c., DO. In addition, the Govern
menl have works for casting shot and
shell, making gun.csrriages. cartridges,
caps. shoea. clothing. DO, 30. !
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-29

TOUCHING INcDEHT.-Mr. John Sey.
mour's report contains many thrilling incl
dents. We extract the following which
transpired on the battlefield of Gettysburg: :
rebel prisoner asked for q clean shirt
for bis young comrade whose fresh but
blood stained bandsges, told of recent am
putstion sbove the knee.
One OF the sanitary Commission gave the
shirt. but said the boy must first be washed.
"Who will do that" Oh any of those wo-
men yonder. A kind looking woman from
Philadelphia was asked IL she was willing TO
wash rebel prisoner. 'CertainIy.' vas the
prompt roply. 'f have son in the Union
army and I would like to have somebody
wash him."
With towel and water in tin basin she
cheerfully waded through the mud to the
tent. Careful not to disturb the amputa-
ted leg. she gently removed the old shirt
and began to wash bin, but the tenderness
of mothers heart was at work, and she
began to cry over him saying that she i'm.
agiped ehe was washing her own son. This
was more than be could bear. He, too, be-
gan to weep, and ask God to bless her for
her kindness to him. The scene was too
much for the bystanders and they left the
northern mother and the southern son 10
their sacred grief, wishing that tears could
blot out the sin of this rebellion and the
blood OF this unnatural war.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-29
Domestic Manufactures.

It surprising fact that very few house.
keepers, even those who pride themselves
upon their economical qualities know how
much the expenses Of living can be reduced
by proper management. Clothing that
has been cast away or thrown aside a. use
less, on account Of having faded, can be
dyed and restored to It's pristine brightness
and splendor. This 10 accomplished by
dyes now put mp in convenient packages
for family use, snd sold 10 most of the cit.
los and towns throughout our couptry;
good housekeeper can by the aid of these.
materially lessen the expense Of clothing
the juvenile portion of her family. =.
Letters Patent are nov pending 10 effect
the restoration of faded plush cushions
without removing them from the car seats
or from the stages wherein they may bsve
been placed; some most beautiful effects
bsve been produced BY this process, So
also With soap; this article 10 very expen-
sive at present, and all persons Interested
should consult the valuable receipt for max :
ing this substance, published elsew here.
from the Scientific American. By the aid
OF this receipt, they can supply themselves
With soap at q very moderate cost, not ex-
cecdiBg three cents per pound aud It 10 a
much better article than the sticky, viscid
compounds Of resin usually cold for the
laundry.
Look after the furniture: mend up ito
broken and shsky joints: buy somebody's
glne. and apply II as soon as the articles eeS
rickety, and, if you desire to have its ap-
pearance benefited, buy pint of varnish
and spend your leisure in earning some.
thing By following this advice you will be
much better of, pecuniariiy, at the end of
the year.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-29

'Tbanatopsis ofBryan,. it was the Iamented
friend to whose memory We hero pay this
last tribute of respect. He. sustained and
soothed by an unfal.ering trust. approached
bis grave ....
"Like one who wraps tn. drspery of his couch
About him and lies down to pea ceful drcan,s.r
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-29

Too many suits brought by q lswyet
are likely 70 lessen the number brough'
by the tailor.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-29

THE best OF friends fall out. Our tssth
are no exception. a
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15

We saw yesterday plan of tho battle fought
near Columbia on the 4th of July by the gal
liant Col. o. II. Moore, at the head Of two hun
dred men, against Johu Morgan's force of four
or five thousand. Col. M.'s repulse of a force
equal to twenty or twenty-five times his own
was one of the most chlvalrous affairs on rec
ord. Though 'tls unquestlonablo history, IL
reads like the widest romance.
Col. NJ. prepared his defences with great
Judgment, but, at the turning-point of the bat
tie, he had not the slightest advantage in posi-
ton. He and his men were upon one side and
Morgan's men upon the other side of an abatIs
of felled trees, crouchlng but few yards apart
andItrIng at each other upon terms Of perfect
equality through the branches. The lighting
there was most terrific. All the Federal sol
dlers kept their places, the living not less than
the dead, and the rebel hosts at length fed in
confusion. Tho disaster sustained by Morgan
upon this occasion cost him full twelve hours
time In his movements. lie had intended, as
he himself stated, to make a dash into Louis.
vile, but his long and unexpected delay caused
him TO change his ns.-LOuisVille Journal.
Col. Moore was made sick by wounds and
was lncapacitated for active service beyond
the limit prescribed by an army regulation,
which requires that officers who arc on the
sick list more than sixty days shall be dropped
from the service. Col. Moore is now in the
city seeking to be relnstatcd, and those who
know him well are strongly Of the opinion that
the Government cannot afford to lose the scr
vices of such an officer.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
UNION NATIONAL ooNyENTIoN,

The undersigned, who, by original appoint
mCnt or subsequent designation to fill vacan-
cics, constitute the executive committee ere
aicd by the National Convention, held at Chi
caCo on the 10th day Of May, 1850, do hereby
call upon all qualified voters who desire the
unconditional maintenance OF the Union, the
supremacy of the Constitution, and the complete
suppression Of the existing rebellion, with the
cause thereof, by vigorous war and all apt and
efficient means, 10 send delegates 10 a conyen-
ton 10 assemble at Baltimore, on Tuesday, the
til day OF June, 1854, at 12 O'Clock, noon, for
ihe purpose Of presenting candidates for the
Offices Of President and Vice President of the
United States. Each State having a repreeen-
iation In Congress will be entitled to as many
delegates as shall be equal TO twice the number
" electors 70 which such State Is entitled in the
Electoral College Of the United states,
EDWIN MORGAN, New York. Chairman
SHAkLES J. GILMAN, Maine.
,. BRAlNARD, Vermont
p u. ROLLINS, New Hampshire.
= GOODRICH, Massachusetts.
IEOMAS g. TURNER, Rhode Ialand.
GIDEON WELLEs, Connecticut
DENNING DUER, New Jersey.
EDWARD MCPHERSON, PennsS lyAnih.
\. b SMIrHERS, Delaware.
J ;. WAGNER, Maryland.
THOMAS SPOONER, Ohio.
i. S. LANE, Indiana.
sAMuEL {. CASEY, Kentucky.
y. PECK, Illinois,
HERBERT M. HOXIE, Iowa.
qAUsTiN BLAIR, Michigan.
FGARL SCHURZ, WiseonGip
W. D. WASBBURN, MinneaotA
CORNELIUS COLE California.
WILLIAM A PHILLIPS, KAnsAa
%. II. IRISH, Nebraska
JOSEPH GERHARDT, Dirt. Of CO.ur.lt4
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
Fort Pillow Captured by
the Rebel Forrest.
GREAT SLAUGHTER OF UNION TROOPS
Fiendish Conduct of the
Rebels.
Women and Children Murdered
Wounded Prisoners Sabred
and Burned Alive.
NuN1T A wlVHs A NV nuf n . -
GREAT SLAUGHTER OF UNION TROOPS.
Women and Children Murdered
REBEL ATTACK ON PADUCAH

CAIRO, April l5.-on Tuesday morning
Forrest, with six thousand men, attacked Fort
Pillow. Soon after the attack Forrest sent a
hAg Of truce, demanding a surrender Of the
fort and the garrison, meanwhile dlsposine
his force so as to gain advantage Of Major
Booth. 18th Tennessee U. 8. heavy artillery
formerly 1St Alabama cavalry, colored.
The flag of truce was refused, and the eight
ing was resumed. Afterwards 4 second flag
came in, which was also refused. Both aagt
gave the rebels an advantage OF new positions
The battle was. kept up till 3, p. m, when
Major Booth being killed, Major Bradford took
command. The rebels now came in swarms
over our troops, compelling their surrender.
Immediately upon surrender, ensucd a scene
which utterly bafies description. Up to that
time comparatively few OF our men were killed,
but the Incarnate confederates commenced an
IndIscrimlnate butcbery Of whites and blacks,
including both colors.
The previously wounded black soldiers be-
coming demoraliEed, rushed to the rear, the
white officers having thrown down their arms.
Both white and black were bayoneted and
sho'' OF saored' Even dead oooieS were horri'
Oily mutilated' Chldren seven or eight years
oil age, ana seVeral negro "onen' were Alileu
In cold blood soldiers unable 70 SPEAK rom
wounds were shot dead, and their bodies rolled
into the river.
The dead and wounded negroes were piled
In heaps and burned. Several citizens who
Joined our forces for protection were killed or
wounded. Out OF the garrison OF six hundred
only two hundred remained alive.
Among our dead officers arc Capt. Bradford,
Lloutenants Barr, Ackcrstrom, Wilson, Reyel,
and Major Booth, all OF the 18th Tennessee
cavalry.
Captain PASTOR and Lieutenant Lyon, Of the
18th Tennessee and Capt. Young OF the 2ith
provost marshal-were taken
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
[ TELEGRAPH
From Louisiana ana Texas.

NEW YoRK, April 15.-The steamer CONT
mental has arrived, from Now Orleans on tic
sth, with Alexandra dates TO the 9th.
All Is quiet al Alexandria, and ample pre-
caution Is taken against surprise by tho enemy
The heavy lron-clnds had dropped down 10
Fort De Russey, but there was still sufficient
water for the gunboats and transports TO cross
the falls.
Tho streets Of Alexandria arc barricaded In
case Of raids by the rebels.
About 500 people have taken the oath under
the amnesty proclamation.
The steamer Luminary, before reported de-
stroyed, was above the falls unlnJurcd.
AdviCes from Texas state that Gen. Dana has
been relieved from the command Of the troops
ut Pass Cayallo at his own request
Gen. Heron is sick al Brownsville with the
smallpox.
A blockade running schooner tricd to run
out OF Pass Cavallo on the cd, and the gunboat
Eetrcla chased her The rebels fired her;
escaping in their boats. Forty bales of Sea
Island cotton was saved and she was then
abandoned to the flames.
The sloop-of-war Pensacola left New Or
leans on the 7th for New York.
Adyices from Matamoras report no French
or Franco-Mcxican force there, nor known to
be near there.
Judge Durell Is president Of the Free State
Convention in session at New Orleans.
The report of a rebel attack on Alexandria
Is untrue.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
oFFICIAL.
Dlsrnissals for the Week ending April 0,
1864.

1864.
Lieutenant Colonel August Otto, 5sth New
York volunteers, and Captain W. A. Harm, Sd
New York independent battery, to date March
IA, 1864, for giving duplicate discharges 10 Tn
listed men.
Assistant Surgeon. David Scott, and Assistant
Surgeon James Fulton, l43d Pennsylvania vol
unteers, to date April S, 1864, they having dc.
clined TO appear before board of examination
First Lieutenant Isaac A. Nesbit, lst Penn
sylvania artillery, and First Lieutenant james
A. Smith, 72d New York volunteers, to date
March "A, 1854, for absence without leave.
First Lieutenant Robert D. Adams, First
Lieutenant William Frlsbee, and Second Lieu
tenant James Mcclure, 10th Kentucky yolun.
tecrs, to date November /, 1868, for drunken
ness, desertion, and iucompetency.
Second Lieutenant George B. Worcester, I'd
Vermont volunteers, to date April ), 1864, for
ineAiclency and conduct unbccoming an officer
and gentleman.
Second Lieutenant James Brennan, 18th
Ohio volunteers, to date April s, 1864, for
drunkenness and absence without leave,
The following officers, to date March IA.
1864, for the causes mentioned having hcon
published officially and failed to appear bofore
the commission,
Absence rithoR ltdve.
First Lieutenant C. A. W,terbou,c ,,b
M.,no voIuntoors
Second Lieutenant William ZcipIer Ara M
pols volunteers.
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s.., -. y,,T,,,I y,
,o., ~ ',, '1' ""'''"s'
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
CONGRESSIONAL.
TmIR TY-EIGHTH CoNuREss.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, April IS, 1864.

FRIDAY, April IS, 1864.
Mr.. Howard introduced bill TO amend the
statutes of limitation In force in the courts oil
the District OF Columbia; which was referred
TO the Committee on the District.
Mr.. Morrill, presented petition from col.
ored citizens Of the District of Columbia, Bot-
ting forth that they are subject to taxation
without representation, that there loyalty has
never been questioned, that they have furnish.
ed two regiments now in the field, and have a
third one forming, and praying that legislation
be had to give them the proper relief. Refer.
red to the Committee on the District of Colum-
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MIR. Wilson again asked, but failed, to OBJ
tain consent 10 offer resolution, providing
for night sessions for the transaction of busi.
ness.
Mr.. Beaman, from the committee of confer.
ence on the dlsagTeeing amendment TO the bill
providing temporary government for Mon
tana, made report, recommending q concur
renee in the senate's amendment, striking out
the qualification of white for voters aud sub.
stituting every male citizen of the United
States, and those who have declared their in.
tcntion to become such.
Mr.. Beaman presuming that all gentlemen
had made up their minds, moved the previous
question.
Mr.. Holman moved to lay the report upon
the table. The question was decided in the
negatiye-yeas GO, nays G7.
The report Of the committee of conference
was disagreed to-yeas SO, nays SO.
Mr.. Holman moved that the House adhere.
Mr.. Beaman moved that the House insist
and ask a committee of conference.
Mr.. Webster moved the following instruc.
tlons and that the committee agree to no re-
port which authorizes any other than free white
male citizens, and those who have declared
their intention to become such, to vote.
These resolutions were agreed to-yeas 70,
nays ca.
And Mr.. Beaman's motion for another COM
mittee was adopted, accompanied by the
above instructlons.)
The consideration af the joint resolution to
dispose OF the unemployed Generals was post.
poned for ten days.
Mr.. Alley. Of Massachusetts, from the Com.
mittee on the Post 0flco and Post Roads, re.
ported bill authorizing the establishment OF
ocean mail steamship service between tho Uni.
ted States and Brazil. Mr.. Alley made speech
in support of the bill.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15

" Grace Greenwood" ON the Rebellion.
A lecture Of rare interest will be given in the
Senate Chamber, saturday, on which occasion
GRACE GREENwooD (Mrs. L. X. upplncott) has
been Invited to address the public, by the Presi.
dent ofthe Senate, Speaker OF the House OF Repre-
sentativos, and other members Of Congress The
proceeds arc to be given for the beneat Of the Ma.
tional Association for the relief OF destitute col
ored women and children, organized under ACT of
Congress. Grace Greenwood is lady.of strong
intellect OF noble impulses, and wonderful COM
mand oflangusge. She has for years delighted the
public as an authoresE, and her efforts at the leo
turerS desk are no less successful than those with
her pen. Let US give her n good house, As an ap-
preeiation OF rightly directed genius and for the
sake OF tho cause to be benefited BY her lAborn
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS

The following cases came up and were decided
by Justice Reaver Henry Herman, tobaoconiSt,
falling to take out license, was hned S6.25; The.
odoe Warner, exposing person, hned s9.4ii VIM.
HNult mud battery, security for court, outtlng a
mRnH head badlyj the same, selling liquor to EOl-
dieTB. The defendant 10 notorious character, and
keepb place known as the LoFnuCopiA, Market
Space, Georgetown. Hannah Short, diSorderly
conduct, nned $2.4b.
ARRIVALS AND CLEARING EB, POnT Or GEORGE
Town, APRIL 10, lSBi-tleardnCCs.-BA Arling-
ton, Olden, Pohlcki schooner s. s. King, TTyfoTt,
Philadelphia schooner AeQuiszen, Watts, Bos.
tOn schooner John MeAdams, Pearson, BoHtoni
tilda Walton, Cumberland schooner M. J. Hardy
Hooper SAlsburyFbagge j. ]. Heoksber, Neal, Phil
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
From GEN. sTEELE's EXPEDITION.
lie RspuIsss the Rebels 4n Two Battles.

He RepuIses the Rebels an Two Battles.
LITTLE Rock. ARK, April l4.-Advices from
Gen. Steele to the 9Th have been received. His
expedition reached point Eve miles south OF
Ekln or Little Missouri river, about twenty-five
miles from Camden, where he expected Gen.
Thayer, with the Fort Smith force, to join him
next day.
On the Cd, Shelby attacked Steele's rear guard
under General Rice with ! 200 cavalry and two
pieces OF artillery. and was repulscd with a
loss of 100 killed and wounded. Our loss was
A killed and wounded and Is prisoners.
On the 4th, Marmaduke attacked, with three
or four thousand cavalry and five pieces OF
artillery, on the south side of the Little Mis-
sion. After five hours lighting, he was routed
with a loss Of four killed and twenty-thrce
wounded.
Our loss was 22 killed and wounded. There
is a large force of rebels Ave or six miles In
steele's advance, but 1t is not expected they
will make stand. Nothing has been heard
from Banks or-the gunboats.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15

Second Assistant Engineer John II. Perry,
detached from special duty at Baltimore and
ordered to the saranac, vice Second Assistant
Engineer Edward Olsen, detached and ordered
to New York.
First Assistant Engineer wm. II. King, de-
tached from the gunboat Massasolt and ordered
TO tho Augusta.
Second Assistant Engineer Elijah Laws, Or.
dored to the gunboat Iowasco.
Second Assistant Engineer s. W. sensner,
ordered to special duty at Baltimore.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15


pMass Convsntien.-Prrsua 20 q
resolution passed by tho Republican Association
of Washington, Feb. i5th and April oth, 1854, all
the qualified voters OF the District Of ColumbiA
" who desire the unconditional maintenance OF the
Unisn, the supremacy OF the Constitution and the
complete suppression OF the rebellion, with the
cause thereof BY vigorous war and all apt and
efficient means, are invited 70 meet In mass cen.
vention, TO be held under the auspices OF said As
ISOLATION, at the Union League Reading Rooms,
on Meth street, WashinEton, betwsen D and
O'clock for the purpose Of choosing delegates 70
represent the District In the convention 10 be held
at Baltimore on Tuesday, tho 7th day OF June,
1884, 70 nominate candidates for the o1nees ot
President and Vice President OF the United states
III. CO0MBs, President.
D. D.CRUMBALKER, Secretary. Apli-td
NJ Peoples sTeIesraPh.-HsW Hirst GLASS
LINES, direct to NEW YORK, BOSTON, and all
important points. Washington onhess; REPUB
LICAN BUILDING, Sii Ninth street, (Wsst sids.l
and corner PonAsylvanis avenue and sixth street.
under National Hotel.
CHARLES y. NoYES
febIs-tf Manager wAshinstou District.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15

MAJOR MARY L. WALKER, the handsome and
accomplished Surgeon OF Dan. MoCook's brigade
was In the city yesterday GOsstte, oh
Hon. EDWARD EVERETT was seventy years
old on the 18th inst, the anniversary Of the bonn
baTdment Of Fort sumter.
MADAME VEsTvALI is creating a sensation IL
Boston.
SECRETARY SEWARD returned from New Yorh
yesterday.
GAIT. JOHN HAMILTON, Of the Sd artillery
who WAS severely wounded at the battle Of OluB
tee, and who has been seriously Ill In consequence
OF his wounds, is now, we ere happy TO learn,
surely and rapidly improving.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
ARAILnoAn SENATOR.

The New Jersey Monitor says Mr.. scOyel, in
his election to the senate OF that State, was
opposed by the Camden and Amboy Railroad
Company. Why shouldn't he be so opposed II
1t is true, as stated, that he was SO supported
and finally elected by the Delaware and Rari-
tan ("Elbow route'') Railroad Company. Mr..
scovcl acknowledges that, as Senator, he rep
resents his constituents in The Delaware and
Rdritdn road! Tic may safely be called a Rail-
road Senator
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Arrival of a Steamer from city Point
No News or Prisoners,

No News or Prisoners.
FORTRESS MONROE, April lS.-The steamer
New York returned from City Point this morn,
ing, bringing neither news nor prisoners, the
water being so high in James river as 10 pre-,
vent communication with Richmond.
The sixty women and children taken up In
the New York were landed at City Point, and
we learn they had to pay seventy-tlve dollars
confederate money! each for hack hire from
that place to Petersburg, distance nine miles.
Steamer Colonel Rucker, Capt. Bell, arrived
this morning from New Berne, n. c.
At p. m. yesterday spoke steamer Winants,
searching for disabled steamer Scott. They
had spoken steamer Arago, which reported
steamer Scott twenty-five miles east of Bodies
Island, on the 9th instant, Steamers United
States and SllAs o. Pierce are also In search OF
the disabled steamer.
The gunboat Iroquols, while oil Point New
Point, ran into the steamer Georgiana, striking
near the after gangway, carrying away several
q her state-rooms, &c. The passengers, fear
the IrOQuois.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-15

HKADQUARTERs ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 14.-The Sd division of the Cd corps,
commanded by General Birney, was reviewed
to-day by General Hancock, and presented a
splendid appearance. General Meade and staff
were present, and complimented the division
and its commander on its efficiency.
After the review the Generals partook Of
some refreshments with John NJ. Bolts, at his
invitation, and afterwards with General Blrney.
The day was beautiful.
rumor prevails in camp this morning that
the rebels have been seen on the Blue Ridge,
but no credit is given 1t.