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General Intelligence.
by Mad to The Nsv York SUM-

ICmBrMAs luxuries fr tho army in boxes to a
largr extent have reached Washington, aud sTo
being rapidly forwarded to the army.
FINALE operatives in the Eastern cotton mills
are adopting the BloomeT costume As a working
dress ss heing less liable TO become entangled IN
the machinery, and Is besides quite novelty.
WILLIAM 7. sMrBsoS the Washington banke or
who was sentepcod year ago TO tye years hard
labor in the Albany PeniteunMy, for correspond
enoo with the rebels, has been PsrdOned BY Presi'
dent Lincoln.
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LATE NORTHERN INTELLIGENCE.
Federal Successes Acknowledged.
Local and Miscellaneous News.
The Fleet all Right.

Thursddg Morning, Dee. 1--we have just,
cut our tow loose and have dropped anchor Of
Beaufort about three miles outside the hsrhor.
Another bright and cheerful day shines down upon
US. pleasant breeze is blowing from the north
west, but we have a smooth see under the protec-
zion Of Cape Fear. The other Monitors have sll
arrived and gone inside, aud the Mahopac is pre-
pairing 10 follow. So far as known at present, the
entire feet has escaped meeting any disaster. !
shall close up this letter here and try - get OF by
way OF Beaufort. Just as close, the Ironsdes Is
announced as coming n-thus the iron -clld feet is
oil right.
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carrying stores and troops 10 The is,icr plscs II IL
understood that tho garrisons at Chattanooga,
Cleveland and Loudon, hSvc tecn removed "
Knoxville We resre, TO learn that the ofico Of the
Bristol RsoI-rvH has bcen DESTROYED by the epcmy.
Fortress Monroe, Dee. The Charleston Coz.
nrxR, Of the 10th inst contains the following THE
1ag Of truce boat broush, up on Thursday one
hundred aud four paroled Confederahs officers from
For, Pulaski. The Yankee officers in the feot re-
port that Sherman and hl, staH have arrived a,
Hilton Head. II WAS also rumorcd ths, Savannah
10 cspituls,s Thursday, the l1th inst, at ~
O'Clock noon. The Yankees learned Of the fall oi
Fort McATistcr hut give no particulars. Another
one thousand Yankee prisoners viii be taken down
this morning. Thi, completes the eHehsngS and
fourteen thousand.
tBy T,ieordph)
Washington, Dec. ~ The Richmond wnIa, Of
the 2lsL contains the following intelligence under
date Of Meridian. Dec 10th
Authentic information tAs been recevsl th.i the
advance Of General Dsvidson's radiug column,
from Batnn Rouge, passed through Augusta, Perry
county, hlssisslppi yesterday, for Mobile. Scott
and others are In the right place. Warm work n
expected on Monday or Tuesday next.
Tho same paper, in reference 10 the appearance
oi the fleet OF New Inlet, n. C., says:
This torcshadovs warm work oil Wilmington
The defcnces Of the place sga'nst naval attack are
very strong and Admiral Porter will doubtless
discover that he has undertak on impracticAbl,
thing, II he sttemp,s the reduction Of Wilmington
The Vino also says;
Ry recent orders, thc department under Gcners
Beauregnrd hss bcon cItepdcd ~ ~ IN includ,
south Carolina and the Auantc sca-board o
Georgia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
Gossip about General Grant.
The Ve1ed Question Of The Generals POsitiOn
Senlsd at Last-Mrs Grant says her Husba1d
ia Very O6stinate Nan.

The Ys1ed Question Of The Generals Position
Settled at Ldsf-Mrs Grant says her Husband
n Very Obstinate Man.
Correspondence Boston journal
Many inquiries have been made about General
Grants politics. | am happy to inform your
readers from his own lips to what party he be-
longs and under what banner he marches.
near relative of his has been passing some time
in this city, While with Cen Grant at the
West, before he was made Lieutenant Genera,
tho friend said 10 him; " General, have been
inquired Of to-day about your politics" Did
you give the parties any information 7" was the
quiet query al did not" was the answer,
. for / don't know what your politics are."-
knocking the ashes from his cigar, the General
continued When resided III the South had
the opinions and prejudices of Southern people
against the Republican party brought these
opinions and prejudces with me when came to
Illinois. Had taken an active part in politics
should have been with the party opposed to
the Republicans. l watched Mr.. hneoln'u
course, and was satisfied with his patriotisn.-
But these are not the times for parties Indeed,
in this crisis there can be but two parties-those
for the country, those for its foes. belong TO
the party for the Union. Those who are the
most earnest in carrying on the war and putting
down the rebellion have my support. As q sol
dier, obey this laws and execute the orders OF
all my supeflure. e1pect every man uhuer nv
to do the same" When Mrs. Grant left Wash
ington for her Western home she remained a
short time in this city at the Fifth Avenue llo-
tel Several gentlemen called upon her, and in
the'course of the conversation congratulated her
on the elevation of her husband, and expressed
hope that he would he successful in this CAM
paign. I&er whole manner-quiet, dignifed and
reserved-seemed to express surprise that any
one could doubt his success. Pausng moment,
she replied al have no doubt but the General
will succeed, for he is O very obstinate man,
This remark ended the conversation. A Gale
ma neighbOr OF the Commanding General hat
been stopping hero somo time, and seems utterly
cOnfouAded with the sudden growth Of hit
neighbor, the tanner lie can't account for H.
for he was not marked man in his home, ane
nobody supposed him great man; he seldom
To ked asked no advice, gave none to any one
but always did what he agreed to, and at th'
time.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
NEWS ANn ornEIa aArrRns.

The rebel General Shelby captured the post OF
Dardaneles last Monday week, taking about 2UO
prisoners. After the capture he CROSSED tue
Arkansas, and il is supposed intended to STRIKE
tor Little Rock,
In Arkansas guerillas are represented as dis
playing unusual activity at present, with the 10
tention to force the Union troops to eyaeuate
ali the States except Little Rock aud Helena.
Jacksonport and Batesville have been evacuated
by cur forces.
The Military Commission Of which Major Gen.
Mcdowell is president has transmitted to the
War Department its fndiug in number Of cases
where officers of the army have been
charged with dsobedieuce OF army iegna-
tons, theft, illct trade with the euemy, and
tried therefore. The bulk of the cases are con-
neeted with cotton speculation. General $ II.
Cur,s, Major II. e. Cartis, Msjor McKinstry
and Lieut.. G9lee, of Gen. Curtis staff; Brig
Gen. Hovey, Col Slack. Lieut.. Kimhal, Major
Western, Captain Winslow, Captain Holland
and nuiaber of other officers, chiefly belonging
TO western regiments, have been found guilty Of
various mi4deeds under these heads.
The tin clad gunboats MarmOra, Joliet nnd
and Prarie Bird have engaged the rebsl batter
les at Gaiues Lending, aud succeeded in driVing
them away. The Prairie Bird was struck thirty
tmes in this engagement. Marmaluke was re-
ported in command OF the rebels aud is said 10
have twelve pieces Of artillery.
The Secretary Of the Treasury advortises a
new loan for $75 100000 at six per cent, the
interest payable semi-auuually in coin, Sealed
offers will be received at the Treasury Depart
ment
million of dollars in gold is reported to have
been sold, on Friday, by Secretary Chase ut fron
80 to 81 per cent. premium.
valuable wharf boat ut Mound City IA
burned OH the let Tue loss, incloding the pay
al "a a Al eh1 "a
S500,000.
Eight steamboats, at New Orleans are repoi tie
to have been burned at New orleaNs gu the 27l
ult
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07

gets lie keeps aud looks for more He h nut
gauer led Lee in every engagement ~ tae
by, ine Rebel prisoners tells us TINT Live Ii SICK,
and III Richmond do not wonder at it. do
not see how anybody could help being sick, to
be treated as Grant is treating him. wish
coud describe battle to our friends At hOme,
as II appeared to me mile and half distant
from the scene. The noise was like lOO fourth
of Jnly's manufactured into one, only louder;
the peculiar sound Of the shells as they new
through the air on their mission Of distractions
the wild yell of the Rebels as they made their
desperate charges the glorious cheers Of our
Union heroes as they bravely repulsed the ke-
bells, aud nobly drove them back fresh troops
pressing forward to take a part in the conflict
aud support our lines ambulanoes rushing TO
and fro conveying the wounded to the hospital
in the rear, Sc. These sounds aud movements
of parties engaged in battle. produce strange
aud lasting impressions on the mind OF be-
holder.
Gen Lockwood was also engaged in another
fight yesterday. and while am writing he Is at
t again to-day. Pretty good for our fellows
arrived ut the front only on Sunday night, and
are fighting their third battle on Wednesday,
During these fights we have drove tho Rebels
about three miles. Our headquarters is now
within less than 10 miles Of Richmond Jet.
Davis is now listening to the boom of the big
guns won ne itbl kOOu US Nc henin thu ovNAN
which precedes his doom approaching nearer and
nearer. Some Of the Rebels say that he wishes
to run away. but that the people of Richmond
won't let him run. Poor JEFF Ii is good for
mankind that the Creator has fixed limit for
the dominion Of evil, and therefore poor Jeif >
wicked course is nearly finished.
Toe Wilmingtonians Mt headquarters are all
well. Captain G. II. Gallagher, our able aud
energetic quarlermaster is indeiatigable in his
exertiOns to make the party comfortable and
happy. Ii we get u difficulties about ratons,
or anything else, his inventive genius has al
ways some happy way of setting us right. The
whole party love him, and what makes them
love him more is the fact that whenever he can
assist poor soldier, he always does so, and
especially if the soldier he Deawarean; but
as the order has just come TO advance headquar-
ters, mast close and obey the order to 90 son to
Richmond" II. X.
JUNE 2d-Since writing the above yesterday,
o strange and unlocked for event has happened
ut our headquarters. General Lockwood, fol-
some unexplained cause, was this morning re-
lieved Of his command aud ordered to report a
Baltimore. l will not permit myself at presen
| to give expression TO my thoughts and feeling
excited by this occurrence. How General ~
victorious. SO loved by his troops, and botor,
whom was such glorious career, should be thu
80 uncercmoniousy removed, to me seem
strange and unaccountable Its immediate
effect, however, is to make the whole Of head
quarters face 'right about" and instead of "0
to Richmond" it is now ION 10 Wilmington !;
hurrah-sO ends our short campaign. II. r.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
FIFTH DESPATCH.


WAsHMaToS, June 3, r. NJ.
10 Major General Dir, NetO York:
A despatch from General Grants headquarters,
dated at half-past eight O'Clock last night, has
been received. II states that about Z n Nj.
yesterday (Friday, June Sd) the emmy suddenly
attacked Smiths brigade OF Gibbons division. -
The battle lasted with great fury for half nn
hour, and the attack was unwaveringly repulsei.
Smiths losses were inconsiderable.
AT 4 p. NJ. Wilson with his cavalry, fell upon
the rear Of brigade OF Helh's division, which
Lee had moved around to his lett. apparently
with the Intention of enyeoping Burnside. After
from their iifie pits in confusion. Ne took "a few
prisoners. lie had previously fought with and
routed Gordon's brigade Of rebel cavalry. Du-
ring these fights he lost several oficers--amOng
them Col Preston, lst Vermont Cavalry, killed i;
Col. benjamin, 9Th New York Cavalry, seriously
wounded General Staunard, serving in the 18th
COrps, was severely wounded yesterday, (Fri-
day.
sour entire loss in killed, wounded and MS
sing, during the three days's operations around
Cold Harbor, will not exceed, according to the
| Adiutant Generals report, 1000. THIS morning
Saturday. June) the ensmy's left wing in front
VI burnside was found 10 have been drawn il
duriug the night. Col. Cessnola, in command o
5000 men, arrived here yesterday, havin.
marched from Port Royal"
Telegrap phic communication between Cherry
stone and Fortress Monroe continues uninter-
rupted.
EDWIN M. STANTos,
Secretary OF War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07

Grant made al attack oA tho eneny'u Lines, Of
which he makes tho fullowiIs reports,
''Ms assaulted at 4 30 O'Clock this morning,
driving the enemy within his enirenchments NJ
all points, but without gs.i-ins aay decisive al
vantage.
-" Our troops now occupy position close to
the enemy-soms places within fifty yards-and
are remaining. E.l4
"Our loss was not severe, nor do suppose
the enemy to have lost heavily.
1--WE captured over 800 prisoners. mostly from
Breckinridge"
Another later and official report, but not from
Gen. Grant, estimates the number Of our killed
and wounded at about 5000,
THE KILLED.
The following officers are among the killed:
Colonel Haskell, 36tb Wisconsin.
Colonel Porter, 9th New York Heavy Artillery
Colonel Morris Goth New York.
-.r. TnR WOUNDED
Among the wounded arc General q Tyler
striously, and will probably lose foot
Colonel MoAlahan, l64th New York.
Colonel Byrnes, 2SIh Massachusetts,, probably
mortally.
Colonel Brooks, 53d Pennsylvania.
EDwIS NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07

THE FAIR PAPaR.-We are glad to know that
the beautiful paper to be issued daily during the
continuance of the Great Central Fair, is prov
ing very acceptable 10 the people Of our City and
State. Largo lists of subscribers have aheady
been transmitted 10 Philadelphia, and new names
are constantly coming forward. We shall look
with great interest for tho first number OF " Our
Daily Fare" and preserve its numbers as a
memorial of the e,eutful times in which we live.
Although We have closed our list we shall still
be glad to receive the uamos of any subscribers
at this office. The subscription price Sl,OO
places this paper within the reach Of all.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07

und,r the sun carrying out in broad dayliob,t.
middle beaded fancy Of a country saairs W
ueofgs rs me. what can he said Of lhe peo-
Presidents, Senators. and Representnti,.. ''ee
seriously hold large meeting in tho csni,0l tau
CITY, In the very crisis Of the war. and Sci Wy.
this oxtryagaut piece of half-.mad, hale-smsss'' s'
hombastf Whnt can we expect from ths mss
whose w'yas daughters, and mothers can 6rd ~
other public exercise of feminine qualities thso O
THIS bizarse,and trioksy patriotism II il va,u
possible to forget the terrible sacrifice of h.
man lifo that is involved in the struggle, and ~.
great issuea 10 history which hang upou s rS
suit, one would be disposed to treat the wboI,
seene aa one grand pantomine, whore the oOlv
object 10 to outfaoe absurdity, eui wo shoulj
await with the aasy excitement Of spoct,tors tha
anticipated and intended crash
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
IProm the Boston Journal
The Battle of the Wilderness.

They charged our front at break Of dav
We met them in the deadly fray;
With "NOrthern" fire and "Northernu sts.i
We caused their glitteriDg ranks to reel:
Fall fast the surging hosts pressed on
We pressed them baok-"the day was Wonn
while down our ranks rang loud and long
The shout OF victory.
Again they charged again we fought
Each foot of ground was dearly bought.
We faced their leaden rain like men
We would not finch, but once again
We seized the banner of the free;
Mid battle smoke ii e'er shall be
Our guiding star.
And now the tide of battle turns.
Each frNemen's heart within him burma
Say, shall we yield and lose the dnvf
On On they came in dread array.
And then we saw, with sad dismny,
Our ranks before the foe give way
Hurrah Rain on yOur lead and steel
Wen teach your traitor hearts to feel
That we are irm-oome WOO or veal
We stand invincible.
And now once more, at break of dav
Right Cheerfully the bugles play
What gladder sight can cheer our brayesf
Hurrah The flag in triumph waves
Along our lines.
Our gallant comrades round us lay;
Brave hearts-they helped us Twin the dsy. -
All honor to their sacred clay.
They've passed where sweeter burles plsy.
Beyond our lines.
Again we fought for truth and right;
Thank God-again we conquered might,
lie has marked our prayers md tears,
lie has dlspelled our gloomy fears,
Aud through his strength our toes are crushed.
And all our Northern skies are flushed
With victory.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
THIRD DESPATCH.

WASHINGTON, June 3, 10 p. NJ.
TO Major General Dir;
A despatch, dated yesterday at 80 p. NJ,
has this evening been received from Gen. sher-
man. He reports that on Wednesday,, June LIST,
Mcpherson moved up from Dallas to the point
in front OF the enemy nt New Hope Church
On Thursday, June 2d, Schofei and Hooker,
having been shifted to The extreme left, pushed
forward towards Marietta.
At the same time Stonemah and Garrard's
cavalry were sent to AlatOona Pass which they
reached and hold possession Of
These movements. the dispatch says, have se-
cured that Pass, which was considered formid-
able one.
Movements are reported by the despatch as in
progress which are not now proper for publica-
tion.
Nothing has been heard from Gen. Grant since
his dispatch at o'clock yesterday morning.
Telegraphic communication has been delayed by
a violent storm on the Peninsula YESTERDAY eyen,
ing and last night, and Innot be established he
fore tomorrow. EDWIN NJ STANTON.
Secretary OF War,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
SECOND DESPATCH.
wAsnlSGros, June ., 1864

WAsnlNGrOs, June ., 1864.
10 Major General Dir, New York;
A despatch from Gen. Grant, dated this morn
ing, June I'd, at Beihsaida Church, o'clock, A.
NJ, has Just been received 1t says:
yesterday morning an attack was ordered to
be made on our left at Cold Harbor by the 9th
Corps, the troops under Smith, Warren, Barn
side, and Hancock being held in readiness to
advance in their respective fronts. The attack
was made with spirit about 8 p. NJ, continuing
until after dark, and resulted in our carrying the
enemy's works on the right Of the 9th Corps,
where We still hold them, and also the first line
in front of Smith. The latter, however, v ere
commanded by another line in the rear. which
made those carried untenable.
1.-THE enemy made repeated assaults on each
OF the Corps not engaged in the main assault,
but were repulsed with loss in every instance.
"Several hundred prisoners were taken, but
/ cannot say what number nor estimate either
our or the enemy's casualties
"During the night the enemy made assaults to
regain what they bad lost but fuilad {"
No dispatches from any other quarter have
reached the Department to-day.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
THE WAR.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE.
FIRST DESPATCH.

WASHINGTON, June 2.
Major General Dir, Nsg York:
A despatch from General Grauta headuuar-
ters, dated yesterday, June lst, at 10 A. Nj, has
beened received by this Department. Ii stutes
that about T.. Nj, Sheridan, perceiving il force
of rebel cavalry at Cold llarbor which proved
to be Fitz Hugh Lees division, attacked and af-
Ter hard fight routed ii, together with Cling
mans brigade Of infantry. which came to Lee's
support. Sheridan remained in possession OF
the place. lie reported ut dark he had u con
siderable number Of prisoners, and that tlets
we're many rebels dead and wounded on the
field. lie was ordered to hold the position, and
at 10 P. NJ, the 9th Corps set out TO occupy il.
We have not yet heard from Wright or Sheri
dan this morning, and do not know whether the
former has get his troops 10 their destination =
Smith must be close upon Wrights colanu--
This morniug the enemy is also moving n heAvy
column in the same direction. The order mas
just gone to Warren to fall upon their fiaAk--
Wilson had light last evening, Bear Hanover
Court House, with Youug's brigade of cavalry.
He routed Young, killing Asd capturing many
but there has been COOS deal OF artillery fr0g
in that direction this morning. Warren report
ed last night that ia his fight Of Monday alter
noon, near Dethsaida church, Colonel Tyrrell,
18th Virginia, and Colonel Willis, commanding
PegrAm's brigade, were killed. Colonel Chris
han, 4sth Peunsylvania Was wounded aud cap
tgred, and TO was 'he asaste ut adjutant general
OF Ramsey brigade, nS,ne not reported. len
other commissioned officers were captured md
seventy privates.
Sixty rspels v ere buried ou the held
On our ceD' re burnside reports his alvanet,
lie as being this morning within Il miie und
half Of Mechauicsville
NJ other military intelligence has been re
ceived by this Department since yesterday.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
a rArRIorIe oFFIor-aoLpEn

Ihe washington correspondent OF the Cincin.-
nali Commercial says:-
A few weeks since ] wrote of man who did
not want an office. Now l have q sti mora
startling fact to announce, man who holds nm
office under the Government, works hard and
wont take any pay for il The rara avis is AIr
Whiting, Solicitor Of the War Department
and the case as related to me by an intimate
friend Of his is as follows About Two years Moo
Secretary Stanton wrote to Mr.. Whiting, whom
he had known well and favolaby as a LAWYER far
many years, at his home in Massachuset,s. in.
forming him that he was about TO create the
once OF Solicitor for the War Department, aud
thousand dollars year.
believe Mr.. Willing replied that he would be
glad to serve the Government in the capacitv
named, and would accept the Office upon one
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07

condition, tAAt lee'eei~ z NJ ~ sw3nn'n's
of any kind, Rnd haNe tns y, pts arg
his own expenses pt the CaprAl. This was
finally, though reluctantly, avcsded 10 ny MIR.
stanton, and Mr.. Whiting left hIs palatial home
in New England, and took up his abode in Wash-
ington city. Not content with refusing to re-
csive compensation himself, he drew up an ln-
strunent in writing, and filed it in the War De-
partment, stipulatlng that, in case Of his death,
while here, his family should not be entitled TO
one dollar for the services he may have rendered
Mr.. Whiting is rich man, and can allord to 40
all he has magnanimously agreed to- but i.
should be remembered there are hundreds OF
others equally rich, aud who could equally wen
afford it, who would hesitate for long time be-
fore accepting such a non-remunerative berth.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-07
GRRAr CENTRAL FAIR.--The following amounts
haun hnar. .anai-nl IL. a .-.-.---I.---I -

II is to he hoped that persons will continue
their collections for two weeks longer, as the
money will not be handed in until the close of
The Fnir SAMUEL CAARY. Chairman.
June 81, 1864.
A HANDSOME NUMBER. Demorest's Illustra.
ted News for last week, is handsome number.
Il contains excellent pictures Of Major General
benjamin f.. Butler, and Major General p H.
Sheridan; happy representation Of our wound
ed soldiers in hospital. exulting over the news of
a victory of the Union army; General Grants
" on to Richmond; h" Scenes and incidents Of
the eight days battles; Likeness Of Joseph
Howard, the author Of the Bogus Proclamation,
&c., &c. II also gives the latest Parisian FASH
ions II is one of the most interesting weeklies
in the United States.