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TELEGRAPH LINE.

"A telegraph line is proposed between
Greenviile aud Columbia, s. G. There is
a great necessity for one now, and as the
Express Company propose to put it up, we
see 90 reason Why the offer should not be
accepted, if "the conditions" arenot as one.
sided as the business Of that enterprising
Institution generally is. At any rate, let
the operators be Southern born men, moi
merely residents, The want is immediate,
not prospeotiTs.
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From Europe.

The steamer Virginia, from Liverpool, Oh
the 24sh, via Queenstown on the 25th,
reached New York, on the 9th. "
The news of the great battles in Virgin.
ia, received by the Europa, had caused a
profound sensation in all England, and the
people are astonished atthe magnitude Of
the losses. The probable rssultsfthe bloody
contest is eargerly canVassed. The Con.
afederate loan receded three per lcent. Ind
cotton wds weaker under the news.
The London Times says, aGen-Grant
has fully sustained his reputation for un.
cosquerable tenacity, andif hesdid4 not a.
chieve success, bid for it more desperate.
ly and approached it more nearly than any
of his prsdecessora." It thiuks it hard to
discern the inclination Of the balance, 50
evenly do the scales of battle appear to be
counted. -, -. - - 4,
The, London Morning Post sees noappre;
ciable advantage on, eitherside, but on the
following .daysxpressed aconsiction that
the Federalshad sustaipeda crushing dafeat
The LondonoStar thinks that Gen! Grant
paid very dear for his victory, andregarda
his success as indecisive.' ~ - =
The London Morning Herald pronoun'
ces the advance on Richmond o. failure and
hopes the South has passed the last fiery or.
deal. o.
The London Globe.thinks Gen. Lee has
fully succeededin barring the:roadsof. Con
Grant to Richmond.
Soonafter the publication Of the news By
the City Of Washington, (of the battles il
Spotsylvania) the steam rams built BY
Messrs. Laird, en2the Mersey, were pur
chased by the English Government. Tht
trial respeaing them will, therefore not TAXI
place. & -, ~
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MyEMSNMSe

- The weather continues seasouable with
Us, and the barvesters are beginningto have
. good time of it. The yield of wheat will
be large, ewing to- the quantity ssoHn, ma.
ksng an average crop. Corn iooka vel, and
vegetation is aourishiag, geasHliy, We
will l-hsye but a;small turn lsutiof7 fruit, an
this District, with few, ifauy peaches.
Confederate Congress adjourned on the
l4th Instant Previous. to sdjournmsnt,
Mr.. Conrad ststedin debate, that Secretary
Memminger would shortly resign. The pa,
pers are full Of speculation, Of; course, as to
his unfortunate successor "a
The Cleveland stsadiGal democracy,
convention, have nominated two broken
down Generals, Fremont and Cochran.
Subjugation, coufscation and emancipation,
Col. John S. Preston, cf Columbia,
and Chief of the Conscript Bureau, at Rich.
mond, has been confirmed by the Senate as
Brigadier General
The Southern Guardian objects to the
action relative to placing the Yankee off
GERS iE the exposed positions in Charleston,
as the Yankees may retaliate BY running
their gunboats by ourbatteries with our own
officers Retaliation is a,game both CAL
play at, but it seemsme have always backed
down, heretofore, and we suppose must do
SO again, ibutwe do not believe the gunboass
could get past our batteries if .sJef Davis
were in them. - 80. 4
The efficacy of the draft in Nncoln's
dominiops, has been seriously affected BY
the $500 exemption clause, so it ;is to be re-.
pealed, as that amount will not pay for q
substitute now. What will? =
The Petersburg militia are highly com.
plimsntedin general orders, for their SOL.
.dierly bearing in the late attack on that
place. They fought Like veterans
1t isstatedt dthat Lieut. Gen. r.; S.aEaell
has been appointed 70 the command Of the
Department. Of Richmond, in place Of Maj.
Gen. Robs. Raasom, assigned 70 the oomt
msud of the ,cesal.yi sorosssint the Valley,
This is aasexasllsns ssisusisu. e... i
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LAorUdARIpM, "A CHEAP SUBSTITUTE
FOB OpIUM-Port Gibson, Miss, May 81,
1864. With.a pocket knife cut the top Of
thelettuoe of, just before or dning bloom
Jog time. Scrape on piece Of glass the
milk from the severed top then apply the
edge,of the glass to cut end of the plant
and scrape off the milk. The exudatiop
will now cease unless you cut water from
the top Of the stem, when it will pour out
as before this may be repeated with sue.
cess for half dozen times at that milking,
when it ceases for that day. Kepeat the
process daily until the plant is exhausted Of
it's milky fluid. This extract dries and
turns brown. On ths day succeeding she
gathering, scrape the glass and collect the
extract by pressing it into lump, wrap 1t
in paper, and bottle tight.
a. Fl. PECK, NJ. d. .
We have sample of this substitute for
opium, which we will take pleasure in show.
ing to any one desiring to examine it. Il
is easily made, and is for many uses superior
to genuine opium. Noble Adoerttssr
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a. Special attention; is called to the
Tax Assesser's notice, which will be found
in the advertising column.
EIFCTIoNFoR MAJOR.

Though the notice has not been extended,
asis generally Che case in elections, We see
by the numerous nominations of candidates,
that an election for Major Of the several
battalions of Reserves, will be held on
Friday. next, the t24th inst, at their res.
peotive Court Houses, by the company Off
cers York, which has two companies, is
ineluded in the third battalion, with ohes.
ter, Fairfield and Uiion. It will be seen
by an advertisement in our paper to- day,
that Capt. W, Perry Gin, of Chester, is a
candidate. Though 1t is busy time, We
wonld suggest that as many as can spare
the time to attend, will do so.
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soInIEH,s RELIEF.

[ We copy the following tribute to our Ia
dies, from the Chester STANDARD, for We
feel it is not updesersed 4; and wetske.p pride
in the manner they have carried out their
noble:uudestakipg. We agree, slse, with
the Standard, as regards the stexhihisiops Of
mistaken kindness chat have occurred . in
feeding the Yankee rufians who are en-
route for prison, afterileaving, The scenes Of
murder, arson and rapiue, which have dis.
tinguished them when they were at liberty
to carry them out. sNo-let the Confede
rate Government furnish them the. usual
ratiops, and let them:live on that. Our own
sick and wounded require all our care, and
let our efforts be directed'to their confer,
and welfare" ..-.-....
"AH Hailto the noble Ron,en Of York
uiHe-The ladies of Yorkyilis, on Learning
that the trains from Charlotte we're daily
and nightly passing our place, freighted with
wounded soldiers from Virginia, immediste-
ly held an Informal meeting to make arrange,
meuts with the view to aia our oEu patriot
10 women in furnishing refreshments TO ,the
brave and noble fellows whaibass, shed their
blood iu our defence. Fora week past, a
committee Of six, loaded With substaBsiai
food and delicacies of all kinds has attended
daily, and uniting With their sisters Of Ghes'
ter, have dispensed joy and comfort ao.the
returning heroes. All honor TO the noble
women! Many are the thanks and bies'
sings We. have heard prouounoed}by these
suffering mea for the unwearied kindness
and attentions Of these rninistering angels
aud numerous the VOWS, that ia defence Of
such mothers and daughters, they will ex
pend the last drop Of that purple current
which auimates their mortal frames
We cannot omit the opportunity ofpayine
. just tribute to w. a. ,Latta, Esq, Pres
ident of the K. N. r. R,C. With thai
,liberality and public spirit ghich % aeui,
Dentls oharacteriaes him, be has directed
that the committee attending daily at Ghes
ter, shall be allowed to pass down and uI
the Railroadfree Of charge" ~
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From the soufh.West.

MoBlLE, June ID "A special dispatch
to the, ,Adusrtissr, dated Tupelo, 18th, says
Forrest, with Bells, Crosses, Lyn's, Ran
gers, Johnston's brigade and Rice's and
Morten's batteries whipped the snamy, IL, r
0UD strong Of all arms, with great slaughter.
Forests loss is reported from 600 to 1000.
The 7th Kentucky is reported ambushed
aud badly cut up. TIE enemy were scat
tered, Forrest pursuing them beyond Ripley
The heavy rains may rs.ard the enemy's re.
treat, and Forrest is on all sides of him.
aGRRMANTowN, June Is, via Mobile Ia:
Gen Forests victory is greater than at
;frstsppposed. Our loss was $50 killed and
44o wounded Fhe epemy's. loss 1000 in
killed and 5000 captured; the balance. are
scattered through,the woods and are still
being ,pnrsaed, having travelled ffty-eight
miles In thirty-one hours. The entire army
is destroyed. aFort Pillow" was the battle
cry during the fight, and hence their anx-
istyc to escape. They are still being pursued
and many more will be captured before
reaehipe Memphis. We have captured a
bout 5000 prisoners, $50 wagons with sup.
plies and ordnance stores, 1900 stand Of
snail arms and go pieces of splendid artil.
lery. The fght,was stubborp-the enemy
stood till knocked down with the butts of
$the7gaps. We had about {, 900 in the fight,
the enemy l0,250.
MOBILE, June,lS.-A special despatch
tosthe Register, from Sen atobia, 17th, states
that .Morgan's forces, estimated at from g..
QQ0so 5000, whipped Gen. Hobson, cap
'turing bis whole command, 1900, at Gym
ishiaua, Ky. .
Frankfort attacked and the barracks burn.
ed. The attacking party repulsed.
Louisville is wiId2with excitement. Nor.
gan Is said to have sent q dispatch to the
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From Virginia.

RICHMOND, June l6.-The Petersburg
Cypress, Of this morning, gives full &C.
count of another demonstration against that
city yesterday. The enemy advanced in
force by the City Point Road early ip the
morning, and were held in check until sun.
set, when furious assault was made upon
our outer works, which were defended by
two regiments Of Wise's brigade, and Stur-
deyants battery. Three assaults were re.
pulsed; the fourth was made by such over.
whelming numbers that our men were com.
PEELED to fail back, when the enemy occu.
pied the works and captured three guns of
battery. The force of the en-.
eAy is rutnored to be 10000 or $4,000.
ARMY NORTHERN Va, Near Riddles
Shop, June Is, via Richmond, 15.-Grant's
exact Whereabouts and intentions are still
undetermined. A body Of his cavalry at.
tackled Gary's cavalry, Of our army, near
Malvern Hill, aud were driven back. Nc
Intosh's brigade Of Yankee cavalry has also
been skirmishing with part Of Heth's Divi.
sion, on che Charles City Road, about two
miles below Riddles Shop, to-day. A few
prisoners were captured, who say it is an
advance Of Grants army; it is not, howev-
er, believed to be more than mere recon.
noissance party. Grant is either going to
the South.side, Or is broken down, o. has
gone below to re.orgapize and recruit.
RICHMOND, June 16.-The following Of
6cial despatch has been received:
HEADQUARTERS, June 15-6P. Mo
the Secretary of War After the with
draWal Of our cavalry yesterday evening
from the front Of the enemy's works at Har
rison's Landing, his cavalry again advanced
on the Salem Church Road, and this morn-
ing are reported in some force on that road
aud at Malvern Hill. General W. F. Lee
easily drove back the force at the latter
point, which retreated down the river road
beyond CartePs Min. "A brigade Of infant
ry was sent to support the cavalry, on the
road 10 Smiths Store, and drove the enemy
to that point without difficulty. Nothing
else Of importance has occurred to-day.
stsieped) '3'e & E. LEE.
RICHMOND, June 18.-The Yankees
having been driven from the railroad at Port
Walthall Junction last night, direct com
municasion with Petersburg will be resumed
th;s morning. =. 49,.
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TEE BLACKBERRY.

This fruit will soon ripen with US, there
fore we join with the press Of the country
in enforcing on the attention Of everybody,
the necessity Of taking advantage of its uss'
fulness in the manufacture of wine and
vinegar. In our next, We will publish an
article giving instructions how to proceed
in the manufacture of the much needed
articles. The fruit is abundant, and is a
crop that never fails, which is not the least
of jts virtues
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THE NEWS.

It will be seen by our news columns today,
that no general engagement has yet taken
place, nor issit likely, We think, though
Grant has sneaked away from Richmond,
and now has his army massed in front. Of
Petersburg. He seems, inclined towards
his gunboats, and the river, the oneto pro-
tect him "duripg the summer he intends to
spend in taking Richmond" and the other
to afford him means of exit some night,
when another raiding point is selected for
him by his master nt Washington
The fact is, Grant having been entirely ig-
nored in the Presidential nominations be
has merely to fll mp the time from now to
The ceperal elections, while, in The mean
tine, McClellsu, Pope, and others of the
grea. disccmfitted, are laughing in their
sleeve as;a ail his reyerses. We repeat that
VI 90 not think Grant will come up to time,
wish all his present preparations; the spirit
of.his army is broken, aud the noble art of
war, as practiced by the greatest army un.
der'the planet, has dwipdled down into
predatory bands under the leadership of
any foreign vagabond, who may wish to
drive prey beyond the pale.
- Petersburg, We have no doubt, will be
gallantly defended outside news leads us
to expect that. fghtiug has already taken
place, the resnlt of fwhieh1ear sastestaews"
will show '-ssT@% s ,
In Georgia, Johnston has fallen back as
far as he intends to, while Sherman issbift-
ing from right to left, and back again-at
one time advancing, and then sallipg:back /;
the only way to geta fight ont of him is for
Johnston to become the attacking party,
which may not be the case yet awhils, a. his
base Of supplies is convenient, while that
Of the enemy is rather equivocal to say the
least. His men are said to be much demor-
ai'sed q and deserving in small squads
ne also is but an automston on the election
eeHpg chess-board be this as it may,
lighting Will not end the war, .and public
sentiment cannot settle down on any other
means until the Presidential election is
over, No matter who may be elected,
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From the Georgia Front.

ATLANTA, June .T6.-A telegram from
Gen. Forrest aid, Capt. Adair, dated To
pelo, 10th, says the victory was complete.
The enemy's killed, wounded and captured
exceed the total of my troops engaged:
Have sent forward l 300 prisoners snd more
yet behind.
THREE MILES FROM MARIETTA, Jnpe
16.-There has been little cannonading by
the enemy on our batteries and scarcely any
replying. Sharp shooters have been firing
all day. Most Of the wagons Of the enemy
have been moved from the front of the To-
cality5 occupied yesterday. At 5 O'clock,
yesterday afternoon, Hooker's corps made a
charge on CIeburn's division, in three lines
of battle, and Vas repulsed, with great
slaughter. 4 few prisoners we're taken, who
confirm the above. Cleburn's division fred
sl5 times, With shot, shell and canister
the enemy was unable to bring his artillery
to bear. s...
THREE MILES WEST OF MARIETTA,
June 16.-The enemy has moved number
of his forces Oh our left, Cannonading and
musketry constant, amounting almost to an
engagement. Rain continues and renders
the roads impossible. Operations indicate
that our left and centre will be attacked
Armyin fine spirits and ready for the attack.
A deserter came in this morning drunk.
But few casualties. yesterday on our side.
Several prisoners captured this morning.
June 1S.-Rain has been falling heavily
and necessarily the greater part Of last night
and all this morning. - s.t... .-
MARIETTA, June 19.-The enemy to
day was, engaged in shifting their right,
throwing it further towards the east.
Information from undoubted sources says
that their troops are much disheartened,
and are demoralized from the recent move.
ments, defeats and sickness.
Deserters, in squads often, are constantly
coming into our lines, or leaving 70: their
homes. :
skirmishiug continued to day with unim.
portant results. :.
The roads are heavy from. the recent
rains, which will "retard military move
ments.
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From the Georgia Front.
MARIETTA, June 20

MAhiEITA, Uu1e @U'
The enemy's cavalry made a demonstra-
tion this morning from Big Shantey to-
wards Canton, on our right. They
were met by division of purs, when
they precipitately Withdrew. Our army
is being daily reinforced by the slight
ly wounded and convalescent troops
There is no crokeries or criticism of
the army; but the greatest confidence
is.manifested by officers and men in, the
capacity and ultimate success of Gen.
Johnston. .... ..r.-
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peath of aenaL Leonidas Polk.

Death Of GenGL LeonidaS Polk.
"A prisate5dispatob feSeipediiu this city
yesterday meutiapsthesdeasbo Eeat. Gen.
Polk. Itis not stated where or pnder what
circumstances it occurred, sfurther than that
it was caused by a cannon ball, and was DO
stantaneous. His remains had been senton
to Augusta, en- ropte to his fanil-, who re-
side at present in Asheville, North Caro-.
lima. -, - .
. This is sad dispensation of Providence,
by#hich, when oar need lis particularly
sore,Ea commanaer of ability and skin is
removed from q high position, to9the faith.
fol discharge of the appropriate military
duties to which be added the influence OF
commanding virtues and pre-eminent moral
authority. The country will bow With Aea.
'viness of heart toa bereavement which so
nearly touches its interests ssd hopes, and
anew humble itself profoundly before Him
who sends the chastisement. May We have
grace to say in this as in allother amictions,
sThy will be done" ."-G Guardian, l5h
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Northern News.

Northern papers Of the first Of June fur.
nishes us with some additional news
THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION.
The Presidential question is attracting
great attention in the North. The regular
Republican Convention, for the nomination
of candidates, meets in Baltimore to-day.
It.has already been stated that the radical
wing Of the Republican party have made
these nominations John C. Fremont, for
President, and John Gochrane, Of n. York,
for Vice President. In his speech, accept.
ing the nomination, Mr.. Cochrane said I:
"When we have got through with the re.
bellion, we will prove to the world that we
have still left to us will and vigor enough
to preserve the American continent free
from the pollnting tread of the myrmidons
Of foreign powers, The other speeches
made.on the occasion were sle.unciatory .oi
Lincoln for the weakness and corruption Of
his administration, and advocated the ex.
pulsion of Maximillian from Mexico. The
Convention closed its deliberations by the
adoption of the following platform:
First. That the Federal Union shall be
preserved. - ~
+ Second. That thetG Constitution and Laws
Of the United States must be observed and
obeyed, =
9hird. That the rebellion uuss be sup
pressed by force Of arms, apd Eitho9t toom'
promise. ~ s9
EOnsth. That the rights of free speech,
free press, and the kabsas corpus be held
invielate, save in districts where MARTA
law has been proclaimed. -. '-
Fifth That the rebellion must be sup
pressed by the destruction of its motive
eanse, slavery. = ~ 9s7 ~
Sixth. That integrity and economy are
demanded all timesip the administration
oftheG Government, and that in time Of wa,
the want ofsthem is criminal.
/ Seventh. That the right of asylum, ex
cept Tor Grime, add sakiectztoslaw,~is re-
cognized principle of American liberty
that any violation Of it cannot be overlooked
and must not go iunrebuked.
Eighth. That the national policy known
as the "Monfee Doctrine" has become 9
recognized principle, and that the estab'
lishment of an anti Republican Govern.
meut on this continent BY any. foreign
power cannot be tolerated.
Ninth. That the gratitude and support Of
the nation is due to the faithful soldiers
and the earnest leaders of the Union army
and navy, for theirheroic achievements and
deathless valor in defence of our imperiled
country and of civil liberty.
Tenth. That the one term policy for the
Presidency adopted by the people is
strengthened By the force of the existing
crisis, and should be maintained by consti:
tutional amendments.
Eleventh. That the Constitution should
be so amended that the President and Vice
President shall be elected by direct vote
of the people.
Twelfth. That the question of the recon-
struction of the rebellious States belongs to
the people, through their Representatives
in Congress, and not to the Executive.
Thirteenth. That the confscatton of fjhe
lands Of the rebels, and their distribution
among the soldiers and actual settlers, is a
measure Of Justice.
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THE FEDERAL STEAMER KEARsAeE. =
The United States ship Kearsage has had
narrow escape She had unsuccessfully
pursued Confederate cruiser and block.
ade runner laden with cotton, and proceed
ed to Ostepd,' to reviotual. The Captaio
had an Ostend pilot on board to whom he
left the navigation of the ship. Suddenly
she was carried against the Leopold embapk-
uedt; and grazed the food gate. The Cap
tain rushed on deck in state ofsgreat in.
diguation, and acoused the pilot of having
blundersd wilfully Whetherstbis IVES SO
or not, thevesssl, which is d due three mast,
er Of 1000 tons, was fixed firmly, and no
exertions could get her of. She bore her
position very we'll, however, and it is ex-
pected that when she is ligbteded of her
heavy guns she will float of. But it will
be necessary to take her into dock, aud in
the meanwhile the Confedsrates and block
ade runners will have it all their own way.
-Lverpooz Journal Of Commerce, a.
prH II.
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.KlNG's rIOUNTAaN. ..saAIAIROAD
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OWING to- the great risk Of fire, and
thedficuliy fdlsposing or freightsn the cJTni Of
this Road the following orders will be strictly observed
Shippers forbidden from puring COTTON und FOR
AGE Ia he DEPOT, or on the DEPOT PLATFORM with
out the Of the AGENT otherwise they VIII be held
responsible for all damages to the Company Il -
Shippers must agree promptly {eeeive therF
and remove them upon delivery. - - y, !. -.
or FORAGE after Is discharged from In
CARS, or spy goods liter twenty from their
delivery In its depot. 1s. ; ,lscse.s.l
The general bad ordenof FREIGHT the hazard of FIRE
and the RESPONSIBILITY olhis company, demand thaf
the Agent strictly enforce these RULES q"
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