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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

DauSK -Lean Garter, tough looking young soldier,
being drunk Saturday evening" sez ID in passiug show
case fled with m lary trimmings, in front Of Mrs.. 4.
Hughes, Main street, and marching CT deposited it
In 6shmonger-shop the Old Market. He VS.
arrested and brought before the Mayor yesterday but
one Ct the principal witteses berg tbsent the
was postponed There is clearly larceny in the cas-
Toe soldier uuk and very naturally attracted
BY 50 grand display Of gold-hce. When he had the
case in his arms be 10 doub: imagined no was waking
with Bigadier- General.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

The government! is actively lorsarding reilforosm ntJ
to General Grant Washington. Two rers left
there this morning with several regiments Of 100 days
men, iccudiDg the l4S1 0Ao.
The I'd Rhode Island regiment has arrived a. WASH
ngton en- for home, its term of service having
exnred The regiment has bad over 900 10 the field,
aud returns with only about 2b0
TheIebel prisoners captured in the blockade run1er
Greyhound and in confinement in the North, have
applied to the sh minister there for protection as
British subjects. Toe matter has been referred TO the
British Minister Of FJrsga AGlrI for advice
NEw YoRK, June s. 8 Sterling exchange was
duh to-day 2lli 2l2 for currency, and 1921 1924
for gold.
Gold opened at 1884, and 10 the afternoon cold for
1914
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

HUsrSes COURr.-In this Court, yesterday, James z.
Goodwin was atQltted OF tie chsage of receiving
COW stolen from hrs. Mary Needs.
The follo~ing parties examined and sent on to
be tiled before Judge Judge Lyons:
Joseph Needbam, for stealing horse from Edward
Griffin Enoeh Peton, for stealing horse from Edward
Moore; and Junius Smith, for stealing wa.oh and
chain, pistol, and $7S, from John T. Townshend.
JIM slave of b. Trober, was ordered to be whipped
for stealing trunk containing clothing and jewsIry
from DR.. Alex. N Taley: Andes, slave Of Betty Car
yer, was ordered to be whipped fer recei,i from
Jim, two diamond studs the property Of DR.. Tai ey
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

Too MUoH or Coop THING The Mobile Adver-
tser thinks the example Of the Netherlands Is becom
ing decided bore. 1t proposes that some member CT
the press who is posted explain to the only point in
the history of the Struggle thathfs not yet been poce
tho origin of the eayiog, "The Dutch have taken Ho
land" that all the rest copy Il with the proper cred'
and then do as Holland itself did after was over,
dry up = Mississippidn..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

A LoNe CHASE We learn from the Bahama Herald,
Of the lst that the steamer "COquett" her voyage
from Wilmington TO that port, was chased for thirteen
hours by sids.Wheel sesmar supposed to be the late
Margaret and Jessie. During the CHASE some portion
OF Der cargo was thrown overheard. She arrived at
Nassau SAFELY, however, on the LIST.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

HlroR's CoUhr.--Besiies the cases mentioned ese,-
where there any number Of negroes charged with
lucsny, being runawsys, and being in Unlawful fs,sn :
blies They were all dispts,i Of oae way o. another,
but their fa:os scarcely Of su,eat interes, to re
Quire paragraph.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

RUs OvER..0n Saturday evening, small white bo (,
named Joseph Carter rua over BY horse and WI :
gon tie hechauicsville road, Towards Grove,
and so severely Injured that hi, lie is dispaired Of
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

Take one quart Of blackberries, add three quarts
water and two spoonsfu Of sugar molasses put s in
demohD aud setit in the for about two weeks, ant
you will have excellent vinegar.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

A PLAIN Cxsr.-A. W. Luck, shoemaker on 18th
street, Saturday night, locked his shop door, and
proceeded TO make change in his dresa; in the
course of which operation he laid his pocket book
tanning sl04, on chair. In few moments ore WIN.
Ballard acquaintance, knocked at the door and
admitted aud. took teat close by where the moneJ
lay Mr.. Luck went dfessrg, aud having Concluded,
discovered that his money gone from the chair.
Ballard that he hadn it. but said be though
IL weuli be found in the morains Tas most thorough
search failed to tu.n Up the money. Ballard took his
leave, repeating il remark tbas the money would be
found next morning Ia the morning Luck made an
other search for II, and not fading determi ed to
have Ballard arrested. Officer Crons arrested Ballard,
end found On him s74, money similar in kind 10 that
lost BY Lack. 9i
The case was brought before the Mayor yesterday.
Who having heard the above acs and in addition tn
statement Of Luck, that none bat Ballard had teen in
the chop between the time uhen the money was laid
the chair and the time when 1t mssed, sent Ballard
to the Hastings urt to be tried for the larceny.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14
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CITY Co0scL.-Tae sulas monthly me.t'rg Ct tho
Oounc vas held at otbgk Yesterday evening, when
reports Of the various commi tsss wee read AID re-
ceived.
Mr.. Hill introduced an ordinsree wh,h was psssd,
Increasing the pire gas to SIS psr thou,and et to
be collected on all bills falling du, on .hs Il, Jaly,
1854
Toe &C ion taken by Committse on the Aims House,
II giving up the City Aims House to the Confederate
Government for an oficers' hospital, MAS approved.
A memorial Of the Female Humane Asylum vas refer.
red to the Committee on Schools.
The petition of tie Clerk Of the Second Make, ask-
log theremission of ne imposed BY The hly-r. was
referred 10 the Committee on Markets.
Tee cum Of $S5 900 was appropriated 10 pay HaxaH
and Crenshaw for meal furnished the 0sersers Of the
Poor, for the city po:r, since last February.
In conse Qlsnce of communication from the Mayor,
setting forth that james B. Peasants Captain Of tho
City Night Watch the lith of May, whilst Sherdsns
raid IN fell career played card, with other watch
men the Capitol Square, and been guilty OF other
disorderly conduct,
Mr. Hill offered the following, which was pass uusni-
mously:
Resolved by the Council of the City Of Richmond,
That James B. Pleass II, Captain Of the City Night
Watch be and be ia hereby removed from bis Office for
misconduct as an officer on the llth May, 1854
Mr. Scott offered resolution, which was ado pied,
that the Committee on Police, in connt on wi the
Mayor and the Governor, confer with tbs Colonies Of
the city militia regiments to the beat ueaIs Of SCI
curing sufficient number OF men TO guard the city.
Toe Cout Gil then adjourned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

The past winter has been the severes! UPON CT TIL
ever known 10 Texas. Some estimate the loss at
alE and others at nine-tenths.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

The extensive factory at Lawrspcevle, Ga, acct.
dentay consumed by fire last Monday The loss is est-
matsd az half million.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

The Macon Confederate Gays that the report that Joe
Blown Abou. take of the army Of Tennes
SEQ, with Bill APP as chisf OF staff is uufounded.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

hIssIsslPPiANs II YnsnIA.-Humphrey's brigade Is
composed the lSh l7.h, 18Th sand 2lst rsginsn's
Harris b'gats Of ths l9tb 18th, 18th and Ash resi-
msnis Joe Davis brigade OF the 81, I'LL, Seth and
sna al Iegimenls
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

lAPoHrAHT AERIvAL-We learn .hss the new and
splendid s'sel clad steamer Fox ClptAia Brow, has
safely arrived Confederate POr Is Is stated that
abs briggs very vauaolscsrgc, mostly On Government
seoounl
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

PRIsosrRs.- Only fourteen prisoners we're received
at the Libby yesterday.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14
CTENoeRAPHRRs and .phonographer.

~ Proposals will be received BY tn undeg1ed
Of Sepe nbsr next for contracts making verbatim
ports proceedings and debates Of the eense Of the
Iederate States.
The Will be TO furnish his asslstants
The Of the Senate WILL il estimated average about
months per annum, and about rec hours per day.
Stationery will furnished At the expense OF the Senate
reporters for writing out notes. together With hshs
and fuel
The contract wb made for year from the fs Monday
November next AMI rata compenatoa paid The contr
tor monthly
The reports vebatm report OF all motions,
solutions peehe and such amendmnt offered
be necessary 10 explain she debates.
The committee eatmae that the principal reporter and three
assistants can perform the work.
The chief porter his astan,s will be oosrs Of the Sen
and EMIT ed 10 the prVese and mmunes incidental thereto
and Senate for want OF capacity fidelity
fair copy ally reports must be wttea compsts In
time r the next daily m Irning papers.
Proposals will be sddreeito JAMS L. 0RR Anderson, South
JANKs ORB, Chairman,
K W. JOHNSON,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14
A tslerran da.ed OinOInnatI, Juns Dob, says:

A
A rebel force, supposed to be under John Morgan,
made an entrance into Eastern Kentucky few days
ago and this morning captured the town Of NJ Ser
ling The rebels also destroyed the bridge and tore up
the track Of the Kentucky Central Railroad between
OynthAna and PArA They also cut down the Telegraph
wires Another gang Of rebels attacked the passenger
train on the Louisville and Lexington Railroad, rear
Smthheld burned two of the passenger cars, baggage
car and robbed the express car.
Morgan's forces are estimated at $780,
portion Of his command took possession Of Paris
this afternoon, and Il Is thought have destroyed the
tensiVe tres,ls work near there.
Two important brdgeN have been destroyed between
Paris and 0ynthiAna.
Part of she rebel forces are moving north on the
Ksntucky Central Railroad and there has been no COM
municAtcn south Of Bairds Station s.ncs P Il.
TIE RATTLE HKAR COLD HARBcR- CONFESSION OF GRAMS
DETKAT.
The following Is an extract from the Herald:
On Friday lsss an action occurred before Richmond,
Of which General Grant gave the following official
count:
ave assaulted at half past four driving the enemy
within bis intrenehmentS al points, but without gain
ing any decisive advantage. Our troops COW tccupy
position close to the entmy-some places within fifty
ysrds-And are remaining QUE loss was not severe,
NOS DO suppose the enemy TO have lost heavily. We
captured over 500 priSoneFs-lnosus from Btcken-
ridge"
Our own reports and theso Of all the other paperp in
oludnR the 6rs of the reports pubshed by the Times
give fuller dets s Of this action but do not differ in re-
Sard to its main features. On Tuesday morning, how
aver, the Times came cut with long account of tho
battle printed in the largest type aud covering over
rage Of the paper This report pupored TO be VII ten
bT literary nan who claims to be consdsied phil
Iolo9isk but Who has no sotcsl knowledge Of mhis
aR.irs Il reviews Grants campsg1-dsclares that
PridavG battle was the most important Of all and ar
ru, that Gensrsl Grant Wss very badly beaten aad tie
Tebea undoubtedly successful Upon this report the
World bases Copperhead article attacking the Unon
cause and will urquestionaby be ued by secession
q abroad keRise TO help the cause Of the reies
Our raiders viii semsmber that the Bhnmore Con
vetOn assembled the very morning thAs the Tines
puhlshed this report and have no doubt that was
written at the suggestion Of ObeVAher Raymond 10 Ia
uro Gen. Grant and assist Mr. Lincoln In that Conven-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

10 INFORMATION WANTED OF PRIVATE y.
HApES, Company y, 9th Va. Regiment Cavalry, who
been missing light May sh, near bpoylvan
o. u, supposed TO be prssner 10 the enemy h1ss
Jeo-stavaw Hadensvile, Goochsnd County, Va
~ Northern papers please copy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

@S00 REWARD.-Stolen or tsken w
QOOO on or about the 26lh ut-, thoroughbred Bay
MARE, i've years old this tall and kack
rsris on her iurher than tia, there was piece
nn a 1 s ap .o on an De n ~ 0 y
stumps her name laid 70 the s having half dozen g
hairs In III abe AFRAID OF doga fJr
such Information viii lead her recovery win give $500
ward; II soien will $500 for tbs con,n the hief
thieves. PRANK sAfTy.
jel4-lpe Cary street, OPP. Eagle Foundry.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14
Richmond, June 18th, 1854.
R-Tka followin0 na NJ >. ill ur,hl.sh n

Tbe following papers will publish the above advetssmsni
monthly, until the 18th Augait and send bills 10 L. H. Tx
hugh Of the se.ae' Richmond Ben
tnel, Wing and s2atch Wmhton Journal, Norm oarons
The Confederate Raleigh North 6aroins Mercury Coulter
chsestOn osrolInan and Guardian oounb souV oarolna
Rfpublsan ssysnnsh; Conredsrate Union ieSrs,s ~
graph. Macon Appeal AMI Iatelgsnss Atlanta Inoass
and gister Mobile Alabama; Mssssppian eema Alabama
Observer, TuScAloosa Alabama c.ddo ae Shreveport
LoulslAnS; Telegraph, Houston. Texas je1s 9tamt5
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14

SECURE YOUR SALT.-Citizens of Henric,
~ County, entitled to Salt quota upon appca
ton Of the 0ounly Court House TO-DAY Dane isi) Cutters
who hsve not received their II kes 1854
plying Couaty Jus Ice Of the Peace Tbs Salt Room w
be open only for limited period. ELIJAH BAKER,
June IS, ls64-4t Agt. for Hsnrioo County.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-14
5000 REWARD.

ID ANYWAY from my residence, in the
LII county Of Lunenbug. Va, the 25h OF las MONTH
back negro named RRANK "a old,
high stout but, no scars recolected, except
Of his hips quite Intelligent for slave win two hnr
drsd dollars his delivery my residences, hna-
drsd dollars be be confined Ia jail ges him again
JOHN srUKk9.
jsI-c1n ny address noorsb Ordinary, W,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.

Farmers, Families and others can purchase no
remedy equal to DR.. Tobias Venetian Liniment,
for dysentery, collie, Group, chronic rheumatism,
sore Threats, toothache, sea Sickness cuts, burns
swellings, bruises, old sores, headache, mosquitoe
bites, pain in the limbs, chest, back, &c. If it
does not give relief the money will be refunded.
All that is asked is trial, and it according to
the directions.
DR.. Tobias-Dear Sir have used your vene-
tian Liniment in my family for number
years, and believe 1t to be the best article for
what it is recommended that 1 have ever used.-
For sudden attack Of Group it is invaluable.
have no hesitation in recommending it for all the
uses it processes to cure. have sold it for many
years, and it gives entire satisfaction.
CHAS. II. TRIMMER.
Quakertovn, N. j., May 8, 1858.
Price rs and so cents bottle Sold by all Drug.
gsts. Office, Sc Cortlandt street, New York.
may21md&w
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19
AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT
REBELS oUT-WITTED.
First Line of Enemy'S Works
Taken.
Second Line Carried by Storm.
From Gen Butler
New YORK, Nav

New YORK, May IL.
The Herald's correspondent with But
Ter says:
Petersburg papers are decidedly de-
spondent and melancholy, though claim
ing victory over Grant they admit a loss
of 900 and put ours at 10000.
The names of seven Brig Gems. and
forty Coils. seem to indicate severe loss
on their part. Prisoners tell different
story. They Say Lees loss according to
gossip in Richmond, was terrible, and
the defeat of his army so palpable that
no one who knew the precise state of
affairs ventured to express doubt of it.
Yesterday May 18th, Gen. Gilmore
with the greater portion of Turner's di-
vision of the 10th corps marched from
his position on Richmond pike to Ches-
ter Junction, and advanced up the rail
road, when Gen. Smith with the 18th
corps and a division of the 10th moved
up the pike in the same direction to-
ward Drury's Bluff, While Gen. Smith
was making demonstrations, Gilmore
made the real move without resistance,
and reached Chesterfield Court House
diverging to the right, he came up to
formidable earth work stretching from
the west Of the railroad to the river
strongly constructed and well-supplied
with embrasures for artillery. The ene-
my being befooled and kept principally
in front of Gen. Smith. Gen. Gilmore
surprised the forces in the works, and
after short and sharp fight, took pos
session. By well conceived and exc
cuted movement, we gained before morn
ing the entire line of enemy's works,
as the enemy evacuated his left during
the night and fell back to the second
line of intrenchments.
Gen. Gillmores little force bivouacked
for the night on hill behind the works
entirely isolated from the remainder of
our force. But at daylight Gen. Turner's
division of Smiths force opened commu-
nication, bringing supplies. During the
day, preparations were made for taking
the second line, which was stronger
than the first. Severe fighting ensued,
and the works were finally carried by
storm
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

SUMNER IN CAsrE.-The managers Of
the Young. Mems Association of Albany
recently refused admission to their Lee
lures 20 all persons not Of the most APP
proved color; and were recently sustained
therein by reelection, by means OF most
questionable voting and counting. They
then applied to the Hon. Charles Sumner
to deliver enc of their lectures, and were
answered as follows:
SENATE CHAMBER, April l6.
SIR: You invite me to deliver an ad-
dress on Lafayette before the Young
Mems Association of Albany. In view
of recent incident in the history of your
Association, am astonished at your re-
quest.
| cannot consent TO speak of Lafayette,
who was not ashamed TO fight beside a
black soldier, TO an audience too delicate
to sit beside black citizen. | cannot
speak Of Lafayette who was a friend of
universal liberty, under the auspices of
Society which makes itself the champion
of caste and vulgar prejudice.
| have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
.. CHARLES SUMNER.
c. W. DAVIS, Esq, Cor. Sec, &C., Al
bany.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

A TOUCHING INCIDENT ON THE BAT
TLE-FIELD.-An army correspondent Of
the Tribune gives the following account
of a touching incident in the late battle
in the Wilderness:
"Far down the plank road where Han
cock fought, beyond the thickest rebel
dead, lay boy severely wounded, per-
haps not less soldier that he was but a
boy. He had fallen the dav before when
we were farthest advanced, and had re-
NAMED unmolested within the rebel lines.
They had not removed him, and he was
alone with the dead when | rode up. The
poor fellow was crawling about gathering
violets. Faint with loss of blood, unable
to stand, he could not resist the tempting
flowers, and had already made beauti-
ful bouquet. Having caused a stretcher to
be sent for, | saw him taken up tenderly
and borne away, wearing brave, sweet,
touching SMILE"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

THE VERMONT Decentralization,
of the Boston Journal, writes more Ella
borate description of the battle of Spott-
sylvania, in which he gives the following
description of the charge led by the YER
mont Brigade:
1t was past 7 o'clock. There was a
few minutes Of terrible fighting, in fierce
ness and intensity surprising even that of
Friday afternoon at Gettysburg. When
the uproar was widest there was cheer
"a shout, sharper and louder than the din
of arms. 1t was not the savage cry of the
enemy, but buoyant, thrilling shout
Away they went into the storm over the
intervening space, with bayonets firmly
set, Vermont leading the charge, plunging
into Dale's brigade of Rhodes division and
leading it captive from the field. Ewell
poured in his men to cover his works, but
the I'd Vermont was in possession and
were determined not to give them up. Far
in advance of all the line, lay that regi-
ment, pouring its fire upon the enemy
They were so far ahead that Gen. Wright
feared to have them remain through the
night. He was about to withdraw them.
eve don't want to 60 back. Give us ra-
tons and ammunition and we will hold it
six MONTHS" said the soldiers.
Gen. Wright rode to Gen. Grant
"What shall | do ?" he asked.
"Pile in the men and hold it," was the
reply. Gen. Wright went back, but mean
while by some means they had been or
dered 10 return.
That charge! 1t will be forever me-
morable. Even now seem to hear that
shout, ringing like trumpet blast above
the thunders of the cannonade, and the
crashing of fifty thousand muskets. 1t was
Vermont which took rebel brigade pris-
oners of war in the last charge of Long
street at Gettysburg. Then they were on
the defensive, and now it is Vermont again,
on the offensive, cuts out second brigade.
Glorious always and forever.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

The CASUALTIES IN VERMONT REGI-
MENrs-We compile from published lists
the following named casualties in Vermont
regiments:
Killed-Ad, Abel Morrill,, Sd Lieut..
G + Bailey, Sd.
Wouaded-Lieu, R ? Goodall, Sd; Lieut.
VIM Bowker, Sd; l. A Underwood, |
5th; A II Baker, L, 9Th; G Taylor, Z,
5th; A b Searles, L, 9Th H Davis, G,
Sd: Geo V Farr, f, 9th; Daniel Dan
forth, 9th; M Church, X, 4th; N Uly-
sees, X, 4th; Harrison Raynor, B, 18th
d II Thomas, d, 5th; Z d Beach, II,
Sd & N Cummings, +, 9th John Ea
gan, f, 9th; j S Morgan, X, I'd; w w
Wilkins, |, I'd ; D P Perkins, l, I'd ]
G Richardson, |, Q: Michael Leo, G, "a ;
S S Hutchinson, +, ID; G G Page, II,
Sd; G Reed, L, I'd; A Gravel, d, Cd |;
L Tillotson, G, 18th; L Tourville, F, I'd !;
G w Flagg, E, I'd A Darling, +, I'd !;
B 0 Hoisington, 4th; f Randall, 9th /;
r w Gray, I'd; J w Barker, S Dupaw,
|, N Badger, 4th; G A Rich, 4th FL
kin Fuller, J Sturgeon, I'd; j Leade,
4th /; Lewis Young, 9Th; S E Dell, 4th
John Mcclure, Sd Vt Bat; Ira A Hal
lock, 9th; c Smell, 4th; A S Smell, 4th /;
A c Bradford, F, I'd James G Lyon, |,
5th; Geo B Shaw, |, ID; Chas Bombard,
F, 4th; } Baker, F, 5th; Thomas Hof-
man, F, 9th; Morris Flanagan, F, 9th /;
r F Williams, X, 4th = Bills,
A, I'd, thigh /; Augustus Wood, H,
4th; Michael Farley, X, I'd; George
Allard, H, Sd Z; Egaton Hood, E, ID +;
Joseph Darling, G, 5th; Gideon Wood,
Q, 9th; Robert Emery, d, 5th; Owen R
Vesper, F Sd; John McGaven, K, 5th
Moses Goddard, d, 5th; Sherman Fuller,
c, Sd II Gilmore, 18th.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19
The present quiet to be Of
short duration
Sigel has an Encounter
with Breckenridge.
A DAY OF FASTING RECON-
MENDED
New York. Nav Is

New YORK, May Is
Specials to papers this morning con
tain nothing later than the official ac-
counts.
The Herald correspondent says Lee
has taken advantage of a short respit to
entrench himself very strongly in his
present strong works.
An order was read to the troops to-
day, stating that reinforcements had
reached us. ...
The Worlds special from Grants head
quarters says the present quiet will be
of brief duration.
Sigel had an encounter with Brecken-
ridges forces, in which he lost about
six hundred men, and was obliged to
retire.
The World has another call for four
hundred thousand troops more, to be
raised by the 10Th of June, and after that
by draft.
In the body of the Presidents Procla-
nation he makes use of the following
words:
1t is not necessary that should tell
you that the first Virginia campaign I'M
der Grant is virtually closed. In view
however of the situation in Virginia, the
disaster at Red River, the delay at
Charleston, and the general state of the
country, | recommend the 26th instant,
as day of fasting, humiliation and
prayer