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AMERICAN 4 FOREIGN PATENTS.
II. III. EDDY,
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Late Agent of ". s. Patent Office, Washington.
(undtr the act Of 1879
70 state Street, opposite Kilby Street,
BOSTON,

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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-18
From 1t. Lozits.

ST Louis, August 1.-THE New Orlean.
Times of the 10Th has news from Mexico to the
effect that Macmillan has provided for the
formation of the Austrian army for service, Il
be composed of the old officers and soldiers Of
the reserves.
The newly appointed Governor, chihuahua, j:
organizing all loyal Republicans to act agains
the new Emperor
The French troops were driven out of Jaunta
and retreated to Island Cormena.
Juarez is still at Monterey.
The Dacotah Union SAYS:
Gen Sully, with 5000 troops, left Fort Rice
on the 18th ult., moving directly west, intending
10 strike the Yellowstone river at Fort Alexan-
dra
message arrived at Fort Rice on the 2lst
with the intelligence that 700 lodges of hostile
Indians were encamped near Fort Berthold, anC
proposed to give Sully battle.
This intelligence was Immediately sent to Sui
". and should the General regard it as reliable
he would probably change his course of attach
upon the Indians.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-18
Card OF Thanks.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SENTISEL.-Permit me
through your columns to return my heartfelt
thanks to my many kind friends for the NOR
than gratifying testimonial of lastnight
To Mrs Owen and Mrs. Collins, to the Misses
Frdey and Croft (the lstter a pupil of Dir
Owen,) to Messrs. Owen, Drummer, Scheuer-
man, Parsons and Bruel, to Vogt and Krug, to
the excellent Band of our city, and to the large
and appreciative audience. wish to say. | N
under great obligations. The rain came-'thc
prophet has received homer" in his own country
the old Professors heart is lighter and bis
purse the heavier, for last nights overflow.
To Messrs A. NJ Benham & Co, my thank:
are due for the superior Knabe Piana used at the
concert T. X. PEARsALL.
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Frou Nashville.

NASHVILLE, August 1.-THE Chattanooga
Gazette of the 18th contains the following:
The rebels in the attack on Dalton numbered
5000 infantry and cavalry and brass howitzers.
commanded by Wheeler
The garrison at Dalton numbered 400 men of
the 81 Wisconsin under Col. Laibod.
On Sunday morning The rebels approached the
town ia line Of battle
Wheeler sent formal deman fer the suiren-
der in the following words:
To the officers commanding the Uuited States
forces. To prevent the unnecessary effusion of
blood have the honor to demand the immediate
and unconditional surrender of the forces under
your command at this garrison
(Sgned.) JAS. WHEELER,
Maj Gen Com'd Confederate forces
Gen Labeld replied in the following laeonic
terms:
have been placed here to defend the post but
not to surrender
(Sgned.) B LAIBoLD, Comd
The rebels outnumbering Col. Laibold ten to
one, his command sought protection in his earth
works and large brick building
The invaders swarmed into the town but were
calamity kept at bay by the garrison who, from
behind the works, moved down the rebels
On Monday morning Gen. Stedman arrived
with reinforcements.
\ skirmish at once commenced and the garri-
son sailed out from the earthworks.
At this stage the l4th L. s colored infantry
Col Morgan commanding, were ordered to
charge. which they did with such impetuosity
that the rebels fed in confusion.
The rebels slightly damaged the railroad track
one mile this side of Dalton
Gen Logan. IN his official report of the fight
before Atlanta on the 10th. states the loss in hi.
command. the 18th corps. as follows: 500 killed
439 wounded and % missing He captured
1900 stand OF arms and loo prisoners.
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From LOuiSYIIIe.

LOUISVILLE. August l7-Three hundrei and
fifty head of cattle captured by Wheeler have
been recovered.
The damages 10 the railroad near Calhoun
have been repaired
Four trains were at Dalton when last heard
from.
On the refusal OF LebOidt t. surrender Dalton
Wheeler attacked itand gained some buildings in
the town, whence they kept up harrassing fire
driving Liebodt's men from their position to the
Railroad station. when they checked the rebels
The enemy Was on both sides of the railroad
and trying to cut ii.
Steadman will probably reinforce L;e6odt il
time
\ down train IS reported captured At Alatoona
Pass
Wheeler force Is probably divided and ope
rating at different points.
That portion az Da<on i aiming 10 destroy
| the tunnel az Tunnel Hill.
Telegraphic communication with Dalton has
ceased By the cuttin. OF the wires
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-18

DR. GARDNER.-We are pleased to learn tha
this celebrated surgeon of the eye and ear is no
only meeting with very good success, in the wa,
of patients, but that be is succeeding in giving
very general satisfaction There need be nc
doubt. think. of his entire qualification
most skillful operator upon those delicate OF
gans. Having acquired all the knowledge posi-
BILE in the best hospitals and inhrmaries of Eu
rope, and successful practice OF several years il
addition in this country, he ought to be consid
cred II safe and reliable physician in the depart
ment of the profession he has chosen
The doctor is stopping ut the Bates House il
this city, aud attending exclusively to the treat
ment of diseases and affections of the eye anC
ear
Persons having any need of medical advice o.
assistance on account of difficulty of the sight
hearing, should apply to him by all means be
fore he leaves our city
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-18
From New York.

NEW York, August 1.-THE Posts Wash.
ington special says:
Advices from Deep Bottom up to Yesterday
morning announce that Gen. Grants lines have
been advanced within seven miles of Richmond
There was considerable fighting during the day
in which the rebels were invariably driven back
The Commercials special says:
A division of the 9Th corps landed at Deep
Bottom this morning.
Advices were received here to-day from Sheri-
dams department that Early is at Strasburg He
is posted in strong positions and well protected
against a flank movement Sheridan is close
up on him and desperate fight may occur at any
moment.
From Atlanta there is nothing important
Hood has been heavily reinforced and operations
there have settled down into regular siege.
Gen Sherman is strongly intrenched and grad
ualy extending his lines around the city. His
success is only question OF time.
The steamer contir entail arrived here this
morning from James river, having on board the
LIST Regiment United States Volunteers number
ing one thousand men. This organization is
formed exclusively of rebel prisoners and deser-
tiers Ii is the only body of troops in the service
composed entirely of Southern soldiers
The Commercials Washington special says
The flank movement on the north side OF
James river was progressing finely yesterday
morning. The enemy's works had been turned
and they fell back to a stronger position.
Gen. Sheridan has fallen back to Winchester
where he will fortify himself and act on the de
fensive If this really is the case it would seem
TO indicate that Early has been heavily rein
forced
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-18
Grants Operations.

New YORK, August l7-Interesting detail.
of the movements of Gen. Grants last Sunda,
show that the main line of the rebel works ex
tend along a commanding ridge crowned by
formidable earthworks all along the crest
In front of this main defensive line, however
a series of rifle pits, intended as a strong Skin
nish lire, proves that it was designed as an eff
fective obstacle to our advance.
Early in the morning a portion of the troops
on the left under command of Gen. Brney
rushed onward, charging in gallant style, anC
almost without firing shot drove the enemy
from his rifle pits, capturing about 100 prisoners
among whom were officers and privates from tel
different regiments.
The enemy retreated into their main en-
trenchments
During the afternoon our troops drove tn,
enemy from an important position at the june
ton of the Ringsland and New market roads, OF
the route to Richmond, and the Foster brigad,
by charge captured the rebel guns from Straw
berry Plains.
Other troops advanced on the roads leading to-
wards Richmond
The cavalry under Gregg took the Charles
CITY road, where, after sharp engagement, ths
Hampton rebel legion was driven in considerable
confusion, retiring at last in northerly direc-
ton.
Early in the evening Gen Barlow with por-
ton of his command charged our rife pits ant
took them.
The enemy resisted stubbornly with musketr,
and artillery, but our men assaulted position
a sort OF insulated crest, and took and now hole
it.
Our position il such that Lee must recall hi.
force operating north under Early, and in add
ton must come out and fight in front of hi.
works this week or wholly retire within the Rich
mond de.enses
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From Cairo

CAIRO, August l6.-Vicksburg advices to the
10Th says
The steamers Cheek and Atlantic No. ?, on
cotton expedition up the AGO river, are report
cd captured by the rebels.
A force of rebels 1900 strong attacked the
troops guarding the plantations in the vicinity OF
Goodrich Landing. and were held at bay till our
troops were reinforced. when the rebels were
driven back with considerable loss
The steamer Magorata from New Orleans on
the l0th has arrived. She was not molestei or
her way
An attempt was made 10 destroy the gunb Gal
Lafayette With torpedo 1t Bayou Sara few
days ago but il failed
Gen Hurlbut arrived here.
Gen Paine returned from his guerrilla expedl.
ton into Tennessee.
The railroad from Paducsh TO Union City will
be Immediately repaired
The citizens along tue line will be held respon
sible tor future damage
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-18
Prom san Francisco.

SAN FRAxcIsco, August l7.-Application was
made 70 the United States Circuit Court yester-
day tor the release of Charles L. W eller, lately
confined for using reasonable language. urging
Democrats To armed resistance to the draft, &c.
The application Is based on act OF Congress
requiring civil indictments of parties arrested by
the military authorities 10 loyal States to be dis
charged
British regiment vas on its way TO open the
inland sea OF japan.
The Supreme Court Of California has affirmed
the consttutioualitv endorsements of contracts
payment in gold. The decision gives great sat-
isfaction In busness circles.
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Ersn Orahrs Army. q
HEADQUARTERS AExr Poronkc.
Aus. is. I "A. NIX

aug. i~s N IN
Eresyihing remains quiet in front of Pster.-
burg. - sAks
The rebels for the past two nights have beer
feeling our lines on the left. but nothing NOR.
than skirmi.hing between the pickets has taker
place.
Rebel deserters continue TO arrive in small
squads
Lieutenant aud twelve men reached her.
Yesterday. They tell the usual stories of the de
moralization and speedy desertion Of the rebe
army.
Thousands they saw are leaving on account Of
not receiving any pay while their families are
starving. and they are determined TO stay in tho
rebel service no longer under any circumstances
General Park is now in command of the 9Th
corps
Additional particulars have been received o.
the action OF Sunday
Part of the 81 and 10th corps were engages
with the enemy in the morning near Deep Bot
tom.
The 10Th corps under Gen. Birney took part Of
the line of works with four eight inch brass
guns and a number Of prisoners with small arms
The enemy fell back to a strong position.
The % division Of the % corps vas drawn NJ
in line of battle and advanced about mile be-
yoBd where Hancock captured the four guns two
weeks ago.
here me nrst brigade, Col Macy commanding
took the lead and charged across a cornfeld ove
hill and down into ravine where they came
10 a stream with a swamp on the other SIDE the
ground being covered with impenetrable bush OF
the margins of IT,
During all this time they were exposed to very
heavy fire from the rebel artillery, which did
good deal of damage.
1t was found impossible to cross the ravins
and our men were halted and lay concealed a:
well possible until dark. when they were with
drawn.
The 81 division lost at least 800 men in the en-
gagement.
The lst and ID divisions which we're in sup
port. lost about $50 from rebel artillery.
The wounded were all brought off.
Our troops still hold their position in front oil
the rebel works which are very strong and vel
defended, owing to the nature of the country in
the vicinity
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ss~ sork marker
NKw YORK, August IL
Flour State and Western. opened without de
cided change, and closed about SC lower: So so
az IS for Extra State, $40 35@l0 60 for extra
Round Hoop Ohio, aud $40 65@l2 for trade
brands.
Whisky more active and decidedly higher, at
81 7sGi7s11s for State and 81 1901 50 for
W estern.
Wheat heavy and 2@3c lower. at - l2@
2 50 for Chicago Spring; So 1902 "a Tor Mil
waukee Club, and 81 35@2 Al for Winter Red
Western.
Rye quiet at 81 s5@l 80.
Barley dull and nominal.
Corn shade better at 81 52@l 50 for mixed
Western.
Coffee dull at previous prices.
Sugar firm; Cuba 1914 @24c.
Pork moderately active and lower; $37 so for
mess, S40@40 so for new mess, closing at $40
GAO % for prime
Beef dull.
Cut meats a little more active and very firm
at l4324 @l5c. for shoulders. and l71a@lsc. for
hams.
Lard shade higher and little more active
at 81 y @2214c.
Money steady at 6@7 per cent,
Sterling dull at 277@27S for currency. and
1883 for gold.
Gold dull. The news of military operations
had no apparent effect. Opening prices were
25534. At two O'Clock gold was weak at 1864
@256%.