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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
LATEST NE ws.
AFTERNOON REPORT.

NEw YoRK December by the arrival Of
the steamer Evening Star, we have New Or
leans dates Of the 26th.
The Era contains details Of General Lees
great cav Try raid, fully confirming previous
reports Of his success
Colonel Forder Of llslh III, was 10 com.
mand OF one column.
I... - - ---.--
SANDY Hook, December 2 Steamer Chi.
ma, from Liverpool the l9'h and Queenstown
the goth, has arrived with seven days later
adyices
News unimportRnt
The British Admiralty has issued stringent
ordors against Naval officers engaging in
blockade running
l.lvrRPooI, November l9.-Colton buoy
ant, with an advance Of Aald closing firm;
Manchester market frmer and advancing;
Breadsuhs quiet and steady; Provisions dull
Lard buoYani Produce quiet and sueady;
Consols close at 9fa91 for money
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

The Loyal Pass There are two loyal
papers in Cincinnati, to wit The Gdyette and
the Commercial Both have reliable Wash
iogton correspondents. The Gazette cores
pondent scolds the New York World for init.
mating that there might be any change in the
Cabinet and asserts that the resignation Of
Mr. Fessendeu is hardly among tho possibli-
ties The Commercidi correspondent on the
other hand says he is in bad way, and
would resign tomorrow ii he thought he could
be reelected to the Senate,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
professional

Aad tof the past three ears Surge y in tie United
States Navy, has opened an office at No $40, Third
street, between Jefferson and 80 Clair streets, north
side. Having hail the advantage OF the Hospttls W
New York and Philadelphia, with twenty years ol
successful pratce, the afflicted may rest assured
by getting his advice that they will Obtain every nd.
vantag That the advanced condition Of the Science
Of MeticHs render
Or WisE cures CONSUMPTION, THROAT and all
RESPIRATORY nIBEAsHs ny MEDICAL IN
HALATfON the only reliable means known to tho
profession, which has proven 80 universally success
m In the East and In Europe. treats oil diseases
OF the EYE and EAR alpo all diseases peculIA tn
Females, and all CHRONIC COMPLAINTS what
HO-ever may he their character. The most inrredu-
lous will be convinced OF his success by calling ut his
OtbGe No, 2H, Third street, Dayton, or by obtaining
letters 70 inyads which ~ circulated Rfauit0usly.
Office hours from o'clock A. N tlls o'clock =. NJ.
nnIlh .hAMlm
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Notice The Ladies Of St. Josephs
Church will hold q Fair at Clegg's Hall, com.
menciug on Christmas Eve, and will continue
it during the ensuing week. The object is a
charitable one, We hope our readers and the
citizens generally will palroniae it to the foil
extent of their abilities vi
Several vocal and instrumental concerts
will be given by some Of the most talented
artists in the city
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
By Telegraph.
aEpoRTED FOR rHN DAILY RMplEE
Last Nights Dispatches.


NAsHVIILE, December Hoods force
crossed Harpeth river Ia small stream south.
west OF Nashvailt) this morning, and has not
advanced that portion of his force since his
cavalry crossed Harpeth river on the fords
above Franklin, at daylight closely following
General Wilson who retired in this direc.
ton. t
skrmishing with the advance has occurerd
all day I.eai.
General Wilson occupies strong position
u few miles south of Nashville, aud is able TO
resist any force the rebels may briag against
him.
The rebel General captured yesterday was
Col Goram, Of the Eleventh (wha y Brevet
BGgadiet General officer.
.al soHoFIELD's VICTORY.
Those who witnessed the fight at franklin
describe the battle as one Of the most san.
culinary Of the war, the determined bravery of
the rebels exceeding anything seen before
A Though slaughtered by hundreds, they still
advanced against our batteries. Within FIVE
hours eleven distinct assaults we're made on
our works, each O failure The battle being
ended, our forces quietly withdrew from the
town.
Among the casualties is Maj Gen Stanley,
wounded in the neck. The rebel General
Cheatham is reported wounded
Killsd--Capt BisseI, l2sth Md; Capt Stilen,
l24lh Md; the Major of the l24th Md NOR.
tally wounded; Colonel Lowry, 10Th Ills,
killed; Capt Dowling, III Ohio, wounded,
Colonel Waters, ID brigade, lst division,
wounded in shoulder; Col Conrad, who com.
nRnded a brigade in the second division,
wounded. l-
Rebel casualties; Brigadier General Adams,
killed; BriBadier General Scott, wounded. !.
The total number Of the enemy's killed,
wounded and prisoners is estimated at 4, 900,
5000 being either killed or wounded.
The National loss in killed and wounded is
seven hundred
Our loss in prisoners is triing. Our loss
Ia tegimehtRl and field officers is very heavy.
Col Bradley is also wounded and in the city.
Additional National woanded--Colonel
Stockton, Major James, 72d Ills
IL is rumored this evening that Hood is
moving east towards Murireesboro.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Result of the War--The result Of the
war is announced by Horace Greeley and
Henry Ward Becchcr, to consist in this viz /;
That the whole country is TO be governed by
New England ideas, The Great West may be
rejoised to hear this, and will probably consid.
sr that the blessing is cheaply bought by the
outlay OF blood and treasure which she has
lavSbed in the conflict Let US all rsnem-
Der that we are now, aud shall lie hereafter,
governed by New England ideas, and that
"New England ideas" is only another name
for Yankee Notions,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
MEDICAL NOTICE.

nR. A. GEIGER will hereafter attend erfusivolv to
~ Office practice, aud will give especial Atjcn.
ton" TO tho treatment Of CHRONIC DISEASES, such
as Diseases Of the TH ROAT and LUNGS, OF tho ENE
aud kAR, SCROt ULOUs AFFECTIONS, 3r Prm.
AIRY and Secondary SYPHILIS, GoNORRHdA.
GLEEr, STRUCTURES, IMPOTENCY, sc. Al-o.
Diseases ProctnR TO FyNALrs and every variety Of
ChioHic Dise e1Ie, whatever may be It's character.
ONCE hours from = M to Up m.
Sundays, Z TO lUam, 2 to ~.
onice-uorner Of Jefferson aud Finh st Dayton,
Ohio octg lmd3mw, II
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
FOO;s with she RebeI IConEress-AttoVney
GemsHaiahtp.

Nrw YoRE, December In the rebel
House Of Representatives on Monday last
Mr. Foote offered his Monroe Doctrine rssolu
tions 10 a new form, ana began speech 10
favor Of them; but while be was talking the
House went into secret session,
The Tribuns's Washington special shys:
Gov Holt, having peremptorily declined the
appointment to the vacant Attorney General.
ship, the retiring Attorney General, strongly
urged that his assistant, Titan Coffee be ap-
poiuted M t.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

DEsoLArloN brood, over all the vicinity Of
Atlanta Houses pulled down or burned
fences destroyed 6elds laid waste stock kill.
ed, and nothing left for miles around upon
which to subsist man or beast
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

In the course Of the trial of Fools aud
Swan before the Mayor Of Richmond, the lat.
ter dignitary remarked that "a Justice of the
Peace is walking Grand Jury" We hope
the squrea who read this will not grow proud
aud put on airs.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
A Battle Progressing In front OF Nash

uettio froNfethnH IN frOnt OF Naeh-
VILE.
NAsnvnL, December The cavalry forces
under General Thomas retired from Franklin
last night aud have taken position and form
ed line OF battle south Of Nashville, about
three miles out
skrmshing has been going on all day
about FIVE miles south Of here
Heavy canuOnadlng can be distinctly heard
in the city No want Of confidence ia felt
by citizens in the ultimate success of theiNa.
tonal forces Employees Of the Quartermas-
ter Department are under arms and 10 ths
trenches Seven rebel officers, including a
Brigadier General, several Colonels aud one
thousand prisoners, arrived in the city this
morning, captured in the fight Last nigl, near
Franklin
A grca, battle may be momentarily expect
ed.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Episcopal Festival The Ladies Festi.
val will be continued to-night, in the base.
meut OF the Episcopal Church. Last nights
affair was decided success
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Wise, Necessary, and JudiOious =.
The Commsrcial's Washington correspondent
speaking of the re-assemblage Of Congress
says ave shall soon have the Golfers of the
Treasury 6iled by Vise and necesseTy tar
lao we shall soon have the army reinforced
by q judiciOus conscripdon."
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Smoking Tobacco The Foot Express
man "a very useful iustiation,) has superb
quality Of smoking tobacco, which he is selling
cheap See him, aud learn itS excellsncies
from his own lips
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Fine Writing Ink excellent quality
Of fine black Ink is manufactured by Mr.
George Zuebelou, No. ID Franklin street,
near the corner of Ludlow. Try it, and you
will use none other. See his advertisement t.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

NEw YoRE, Dec, 2--Irlour 6alOc better al
8 95Al0 05 for extra state, and II IOall 26
Tor round hoop Ohio Wheat lA2e better and
more doing. at 2 ~ for Chicago spring,
q for No. l Michigan, and 4Oa2 is for
red western; Rye quiet and Barley dull;
Pork irregular and lower at 80 0Oa32 90 for
prime, 80 90 for mess and 80 26a32 for new
Whisky frmer at ! goal s2A for western;
Petroleum quiet at 4sa6Oc for crude, 6sa7Oc
for refined in bond, and $50 ior free
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

PErER rHE GREAr said that only Russians
who had hair growing in the palms Of their
hands, would not s,eal We orc afraid that
Peter, we're he livingnow would say the same
thing with equal truth Of Americans
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Auotion--To- morrow nor6ibg at c. p
Huber Sons. Bed Comforts, four Stoves,
Auger Bits, Boots and Shoes and many other
articles. Commencing al 81 o'clock
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Gratuitous Advertising We notice
that nearly all tbs papers, Republican as we'll
as Democratic, are so liberal as to announce
Mr, Vallandigham'a return TO the bar 1t is
not often that gentleman finds himself so
we'll advertised in his profession.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Wanted to Rent or Purohase.-A sa-
loon or mall hotel about the Depot, or in a
good business part of the city. Address
TX. Y" through the Post oBce. l2t
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

DoS'T forget the large sale of Mlch'l Harts
at the Race Track, commencing at 10 o'clock
A, NJ tomorrow c P. Huber & Sou, Auc-
honeers
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
COMMERCIAL.
Dayton Market,

DAYTON, December
HARSHMAN'S FLOUR-Red whe
Wholesale 50 90 Retail $40 90.
WHEAT-Sl 30.
CORN-l00
OATS--65 ... Ifn..
RYE rs.
BARLEY-$l 60@l6O.
TEAS---$2 5O@2 90.
COFFEE-50(a55c. aaHg
SUGAR-30.
SUGAR-26@2s030c, per pound.
COFFEE SUGAR-36e per 10.
CRTSHED SUGAR-33635 35c per ID.
M0LASSES--$l 4O@l6O per gal.
RICE-20c per 10.
LARD-2e@25 .l.
BUTTER-35@40.
CHEESE. sec.
STARCH-l21c per H.
SOAPS-l5c per 10
DRIED APPLES-l0@I2b
BEANS-Per bushel 81 OO@2 so
EGGS 5000 per doa
,T0BACCo-90(9$l 90 per 10.
SH0T-S5 1906 OOper sack.
LEAD--25o per ID.
POTAT0ES.-$ GOAL 26 per bush.
HAY--Timothy $2sC13O per ton.
WHlSKY--l 80.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Soldiers Families 1t has been resolved
to raise 100000 for tbs sreIief Of soldier 4
families in Cincinnati This is la,ge sum
but Dayton has proposed to do as much proper
tionAbly
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
Farmers Il MechanIcs Hotel.
NEW ARRANGENENT
w wAGN ER Sc SHIRK.
A FARM AT PUBLIC SALE
leT stephens, No. 2asI,
Va. Superior Court.

y. superior 6our,.
DuksUANT to a deofeo Of the Superior Court OF
i MontEomery county, OHIO, entered IN the above
cause, VI It's June Term, A, u, 1884 ! will, on
SATURDAY, December Sd, 1864,
at tue door OF the Court House, IN the city OF n.s
IA said county, between the hours of two and four
O'Clock n Of said day, soil Rt Public sutcry 60 The
highest bidder, the iolosing described premises.
raH Ot the north half Of section number eighteen
Qs), township number three (S), and range nun lar
hye (5), between the Miami rivers IN Montgomery
county Ohio, beginning Al Tho half section c0inor on
tho wet line Of said section thence north II 70 east
eighiy'iwo $50 poles TO conner thence south IS.
eat two hundred and hfy-two and thrty-sx hun
dTsdthe (zb2 35.lO0) poles 10 conner thence south
lg east eghty-lwu aud forty eighth hundrsnths is9
4slOOl poles 10 corner thence north s4s 90 West
two hundred and nty"our and forty hundredlhs t9si
20 lUO) poles 10 Inc place OF GeRinnnE, contain uR
Que hundred ant tWenty mine and seventy one hun.
dredths (i2O1 l. lO0l acres.
Said Farm II about two miles sas. oi Centreyllle,
has upon daelliul two lOg aAbins, frame tenant
house, large orchard, and about fifteen actus OF
Timber.
Apprnssd at ttiU0 an acre. May ssn for sal "a
an acre. 0EO. ". hAbAMBRE,
Master CotutnissiOueF
7. D. TuREsara n, 3, IoEpAS, Au'ys.
EOV2lS0l.dawts,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

nora negro who fell into the river the eth
or day swan ashore, He said, "de Lor' frow
ed me dat time, but he could mt hold me dar
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

psS@A little girl was badly bitten by ms
dog in Madison, Iud few days since tt
dog vas killed
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

Beg-0ne OF the errors Of the Rbolitionists is
that il negroes were set free, they would work
with the diligence of white men This error
is inexeusable for the reason that the oppor.
tunity has been offered him often, and that be
always preferred life Of lazy, indolent want
to that Of comfortable industry. We not only
have historical but likewise eotsmporsry ev =
dence of this We knew an instance in which
q benevolent Virginia gentleman emaneipated
his slaves and placed them on fertile piece
Of land, abundant in extent for the whole
colony, aud built for each family comforts.
Bile dwelling. In the course OF FIVE years, they
all deserted the place seeking cong enial en-
ployment in bRT-rooms stables and kitchens
The emancipation question would be very
different in its nature, II II could once be es.
tablished that the negro would not be far
worse of a. a freeman than in asrvituds. The
snjoymsnt Of liberty is boon that is only
htted for the most developed Of the race Of
mankind, and the negro 10 but half emerged
from barbariSm II is a fact, whichlhs hislo.
ryof the West Indies proves, that when left to
himself shut out from Intercourse With the
whites the negro, instead Of progressing in
civilization aud christianity, speedily rslapses
10 to bArbArism and idolalry,
' ' ' !-l-.L ---l.- iL-lAlh.L L-..G 80
We have no doubt Ohio is rich in oil =
LOnispilie Democrat al.u,.sl.H-gs
We have had no doubt of that fact since
the Wide Awake oampRign of 1860 ...
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02
IMMENSE AUCTION SALE!
u large aud elegant collection Of
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL
SEA S ELLIS,
and market go Dayton.

AT 4ChrtatOphsEla, C0EneF OF IaH.Fson
and Market sts, Dayton.
IW DIX SOLD, WITHOUT ANY RESERVE Oh
j hmit, az 20 price, FIFTY CASES, part Ola reeant
shipmt nt from London, EngRnd, OF some of M =
most splendid MAINE sHELlS ever W,tnesaad 10
this country, with various other natural onnosites
comprising Yntn
Corals, Cameos, Pearls, go, &c,
consisting ofover ons thousand ppecinsns such A.
has naE4r before bsen offered tor sale ia this vicinity
And Fars opportunity lanoW offered "a the eilHsns
The public aud ladlesn particular, are invited 10
examine this magnificent assortment al enriOelitea
mona IN Somnions Of Old Neptune. They are an
the works " natuTa, aud no arhat thai ever lived
could initiate them n shapes and oiors-the wonders
aud beauties OF the mighty deep.
Also, variety q Chinese Fans, JApapsss Boxes.
Rare Ink Stands, nraad Trays, Waitars, Baakgam
mon Boxes, rearl seals, shell Frames and Boxes,
Pearl Head Dresses, Bracelets, together sith guam
uy OF Small shells for lAdloa work aud rare oeln,t
specimens. The sale commences 49,
Friday, December Va, Iut..
Al o'clock, end At 7P. N and continued samirdsY
aud Monday, q the came hour. not4s .dta
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02


Mr. d. W, lddings being very mneh en-
ragged at the editor Of the Journal for correct.
ing he malignant Misrepresentation about
the authorship, which he, (IddinRs) imposed
upon the public through the Journal in Jauu-
Ary last, eomeS again like Monsieur Ton
son, in this mornings paper, over the name
of James AppleGste." There's no mistaking
him. He can no more change bis style than
the ethiopian his skin or the leo ard his spots,
aud is in no more danger Of being taken Tor
any one else than a skunk is for coon.
He Is proper malignant devil, aud the
readiness with which be uses his pen to stab
the regulations ofhis betters, skulking meanly
while in Disguise and under assumed names,
would seem to show that he was disciple"
Of some Thug or Italian bravo, whose dagger
Tor a consideration can be directed against
the purest and most innocent members o {
the community, .,.,..,...t
He has been resident of Dayton for some
time, but We believe he has never been no
ted for anything, but for Tor becoming sud
denly rich, AMI for throwing filth at those
whom be knows to be far above him in ev.
erything that constitutes good citizens
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

New Meat aud Provision store,-
NJ S,ockert, at his stand ou Market street,
north side, few doors west Of Jefferson, is
daily supplied with Bqef, Mutton, Veal, Pork,
Sausage, Potatoes, Cabbage, Beans, Eggs &c,
&c all fresh and Of the best quality. His
old friends and customers, aud the public,
are invited 10 give him call
lOJ 8 Roseberryl1No. So Main streets
offering bis Dry Goods at 80 to 80 per cent
below September prices, having bought since
the great decline.
Go see them Itis al, true.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-02

The CounIyoi Montgomery is fortunate q
in the possession of James Applegate for one
oI It's Commissioners. He publishes himself
an ass (or worse) this morning, by asserting
that he signed an important minute eutry on
the Commissioners Record Book, without
knowing anything about what was in it,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-15

run by The rebel that the raiders appeared 70 be
beautifully provided with greeubaoks which they dis
bursed lbsruylwhen shey wiiny 70 pay ~ all for
The house OF Postmaster General Montgomery Blair,
situated near that OF his father r. p Blair Sr was de-
stroyed by the rebels, but the latter protected BY
order OF General Breckenridge, who left note stating
that II ordered consideration OF acts Of kind
ness AID Inequalities extended to him there several
years ago.
ARTILLERY.
II is reported, by a resident Ct Montgomery county,
Md that The rebels had parked 10 the vicinity Of his
house at time forty pieces OF fed artillery. This
contradcs the superstition that they were deficient In
artillery.
CALAMITY or THE VETERAN RKsERyEs.
The Veteran Reserves who participated In the Skin
msh on Tuesday night sustained their reputation for
steadiness IN action. Their loss in killed and wounded
was about seventy.
ACCIDENT GENERAL GIILMoRE.
Major General Gilmore, while at the head OF column
Of troops pursuit Of rebels last night leapng
ditch thrown his horse and severely hurt in the
ankle. His command has been placed temporarily under
General Emory. He is now at Wizards Hotel II 10
feared the ankle is fractured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-15
ArTAIRs ARGUED FORT STEVENS.

(From the Washington Chrsaics, July H.
! procccdsd north OF Fort Stevens, on the seventh
street road half mis, when same 10 the ruins OF the
residence a Mr.. lay OF the city Post oroe which vas
destroy day before yesterday BY shell from Fort ste
yens 70 prevent shs rebel shArpsheosss from occupying
Il.
tss north Of this dssoased spos ths ruins Of the
rcsidsnce Of Mt Carbsry, which WAS also destroyed by
our ewn shell. Near this place came upon the new
made grave Of ~ unkpovn oavalryman. ssil further
north, . mile from Fort stevens, l came 70 fsacs
By tho rebels the day prevtots. Here we're
marks Of hard lighting Union and rebel muskets,
broken and unbroken and thrown ase ny their owners
sacks pouches and thousands oc cartridges And buess
scattered here and there both sides Of the rebel
bressswors and among the RE pits dug by The Uno.
soldiers in held near by Every rail- In ths fence eno
the tress show well the woyx which has been done sn<
psf few hcurs II that vlo, oity.
while vas looking ov the scene squad OF Union cav
as1 panneA q W vy from ne froeA csoortips nfsssa
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The Press Despatch.

WAsHINVfUNt July I5oK.
10 reported that the rebels yesterday afternoon
crossing their main forces at Seneca and opposite
vis and thai their advance this morning along the
roads In LOudon county leading N the direction Of
Ashby's Gap. 4#
early this morning.
our cavalry has boon harrsssing and annoying The
rebel rear
No dsdnite result Of the operations has yet been ~
cevsd other than that number OF prisoners have been
captured.
The information accumulated here strengthens the
cusion thas the rebel force was 200 strong, Of all
They entered Maryland with thirty four pieces Of
Many Of their troops dismoun,ed cavalry
men. These they mounted, until they believed TO-
have 1900 on horseback ~ this time
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THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

WASHINGTON, July IA, 1894
On Tuesday morning the rebels made demonstratioa
the Jerusalem road apparently for the purpose Of at
lacking troops; but being confronted BY An ample
force thcy changed their design Perhaps the rebels
made this movement 10 feel lines ard ascertain
military position.
The body Of Colonel p 8. Davis, OF the Thirty ninth
Massachusetts, Volunteers has been sent TO Washington
One OF the rebel shells entered his tent Monday and
after rolling under tho chair In which b quietly
reading . newspaper, exploded and wounded him In 10
shock ing maj ner that ne expired within an hour.
Nothing known here Of The occupation OF Petersburg
By General Grant, have any intelligence - 70 the
intsotious q General Sheridan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-15

wA1r0rox, July IL, 1894.
wHnRn Ruus Aaa sAD 10 m.
Advices from Rockville, this morning, report the
enemy have been yesterday In possssion Of the place,
with considerable forcA
rHny A. ArsAmD.
MAJOR crowninshsid, with the Second Massachusetts
cavalry, attacked the rsbe Rockville, sdvapaiug
upon them with his men dsmounted ~ skismshsrs The
enemy discovering the nsignacasos Of force rallied
out about nsen hundred s,resg oompslne retire,
ana capturing quits nunbss before shay could reu0cnt
asa escape. fight expected In Ne vioinisy Of
EAwards' Ferry 70 day.
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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WARRINGTON, July IA, 1864.
OUR PRISONERS AT THE SOUTH.
Colonel Hoffman, Commissary General OF Prisoners,
Is IN receipt OF a multitude OF letters nqurng
about prisoners In the South. II Is i'm
possible for Colonel Hoffman furnish the infor
nation desired. Some time ago he procured list OF
OF prisoners hospitals and prisons, and has
mado frequent efforts to obtain complete lists Of
prisoners, but has been unable succeed The let
addressed him this subject therefore DO