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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

SHERIpAN's RAD-SoMErHNe OF A SCARE IN
RIcHNoSp.-The Richmond papers Of the last
few days have been largely devoted to
Sheridan's famous raid. They try to show
that his troops were badly whipped, cut up
and scattered in every encounter, and that
half Of them who were not killed and wounded
are still struggling aboufin the country, anxious
TO give themselves up In order to secure the
"homs comforts" Of the Libby Hotel, but that, In
spite ofalBthese drawbacks, Sheridan, taking his
own time and choosing his own route, con-
trived to get inside the defencss Of Richmond,
and out again, and over the Chfckahominy, and
across to the James river, with very formida-
bic body Of troopers, carrying along most Of
his wounded men, three or four hundred res
sued Union prisoners END . lot sf rahAls be-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

FRENCH SPoIIATIoNs.-Mr. Sumner Of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, has
made learned report on the justice Of :hcse
claims against the government arising from
French spolations upon our commerce prior
to the year 1900 Who bids upon these claims!
Will nobody give them START They are at
least as good as thestocks Of most of these new
gold mining companies, and with better
prospect Of "realizing" fifty or hundred years
hence Who knows?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

ANOTHER NEAT orERarroN-A few days ago
we received the news that General Averill had
been doing some effective work with his dash
Ing cavalry on the Lynchburg and East Ten
nessce Railroad, In Southwestern Virginia
We have now the gratifying intelligence that
General Crooks column. descending from the
mountains 10 the northward, bad tapped the
same road, and near the same locality rs re-
ported by Averill's column, and had, in three
fights, won decided victory over the combined
roughrider Of John Morgan, Sam Jones and
Bill jenkins. Generals Crook and Averill
have thus clear track before them to Lynch
burg, and thence to the Rapidan, or the She
nandoah valley, whore, as II appears, sigel may
need their assistance We have no doubt, in
any event, that, following their instructions,
they viii continue to do excellent service In
support Of General Grant, by weakening Gen.
Lee 10 cutting Oh the scanty sources Of his
supplies
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

MR.. .. Cadwailader's Despatch.
FREDERoKsBuRo, May IL, 1854
There has been no lighting In front for two days
renewal or the conflict s-expected 70 morrow.
Tho weather rs and showery. and tho roads bad
from here to tho front.
The wounded In the hospitals are we'll cared for aud
doing we'll.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19
A solaf.r reu ana Drowned.

An aaucst was held here today on thu body Of sol.
der marked 81. n. LII on the len arm. There was
slip Of paper in hs pocket marked rranOs sallsnwerf
o., D. Har.s Islasd, csrs o. ssrsssna vSbe" The body
appeared 70 have been in the wator two e. thrss ws"ta
M vsrdns uss sccosdisG V ths fsCtA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

THE PARTICULARS Had Nor TRANsPIsEp.-The
latest Richmond papers on hand state that
their War Office had received despatch Of o
sharp engagement at Spottsylvania Court
House on Thursday last, but that the particu-
lars had not transpired These particulars
were the capture by ''the Yankees" of some
eight thousand prisoners, eighteen pieces Of
artillery, &c. We guess that, as these prison
ers could not give the information desired at
Richmond. and that as their comrades left be-
hind in Lees army did not know what had be-
come Of them, General Lee had no particulars
to give Of their mysterious disappearance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

Contrib utions sor the Sick ana wounded.
BosroS, MAy rs, 1894.
The contributions received in tho Merchants Exchange
for the relief Of tho sick and wounded soldiers in the
Army OF the Potomac through the agency Of the United
States Christian Commission, amounts 10 nifty enc
thousand and TIVE hundred dollars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

These sbstsors Of Comfort havs boon inprcssd into
service
The supply trains are coming In to-day. and % ven
days rations have been issued troops This looks
though II not contemplated TO remain here IDLE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19
Victory of Gen. Crook Over
the Rebels Morgan, Sam
Jones and A. G.. Jenkins.
The Rebel Loss Six Hundred
Killed and Wounded.
+.
Three Hundred Prisoners
Captured,
De- ~. ~
Secretary Stanton 60 General DIX.
WAR DupAmKEHr,
WASHINGTON, May Io-l0.45 p. N.

secretary stanton 90 Gon0ral DIR
WAR DupArRsnr.
WAsHNoroN, May Ie-l045 p N.
TO Major General DIX
Tho reports from the Kanswha confirm the destruotioa
Of the bridge New river, and the destruction q
several miles or the railroad track by General Crooks
command and state that no has fought three battles
with Generals Sam Jones and AG Jenkins defeated
theu the rebel loss being six hundred killed an4
three hundred prisoners General Jenkins fell into
hands, MORALLY wouuded.
EDWIN M STANTON, Secretary Of war.
c1scnsAn May IS, 1884
Aspecinl despatch, dstcd Gauley Bridge, May7, says
courier arrived this morning direct from General
Crook.
He has fought three battles, Newbern, With tho
forces under Generals Morgan, Sam Jones and A. q.
Jenkins, gaining a complete victory the enemy.
The enemy log, six hundred killed and wounded ana
three hundred prisoners
General A. G. jenkins fell into our banda. mortaily
wounded
Our loss was four hundred killed and wounded
large railroad bridge over New river. at Newbsrss
with several miles Of track, completely destroyed
General Crook was at Newbern on the lSth'inst
Sketch OF Gen. A. @. Jenkins.
Brgadier General G. Jenkins Of the rebel army. wae
native OF Virginia, but not like many Of his fellow
u IoCeivo0
tary education with tho militia OF his State, and We
made captain Of cavalry compasy at tho outbreak a
the He succeeded Turner Ashby through vario1e
grades thai officer gained promotion. and during ~
fal Of 1882 he obtained the rank OF briss.
der general OF the provisional army Of tho rebel
States He then attached TO the division serving m
Gen. Sam Jones which made the incurson into Pooa
syvana during June, 1868. He occupied Chamborsbuve
during that month"; and on the 18th forciby demanded
all the private and ammunition Of the residents a
the place His conduct this occasion very severe
but yet still considered within the usages Of Sinee
the battle Of Gettysburg Gen. Jenkins has becn operating
in the mountainous region OF Western Virginia and along
Kanawha valley During the recent contest at Newberus
near the line OF railroad between Lynchburg and Teo-
nessee he Is reported 10 have met with wounds thae
may end In death.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
BALTIMORE May Is. 1884
Tho damage TO Harper's Ferry bridge caused by the
recent freshet will be fully and substantially repaired
by Friday morning next for the transfer Of all freight
trains Passengers in the meantime regularly trans
fsrred, without causing delay TO those East OF Wse
bound,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19
Names or Wounded Omcers Arrived, IN
Washington.
NV 10 7pAi.

Coi Tracy, Tooth New York.
Capt, Taylor, 6lst Pennsylvania.
Capt. Steele, 10th Wisconsin,.
Capt. Voorhees,, l26th ohio.
Capt. MoNally, 155th New York.
Lieut.. Hayes, 6lst Pennsylvania
Lieut.. Dean, 6lst Pennsylvanta.
Lieut. Clanson, 61st Pennsylvania.
Lieut.. Lippincott. 61st Pennsylvania.
Lieut. Kerner, A. ID. G.
Lieut.. Moore, 126th OHIO.
Lieut.. rUler, p3d New York
Lieut. Penrose, 18th New Jersey.
Lieut.. worden, 7Tth New York
Lieut.. Mcdonald, 9th New YORK.
Liess. Tabor, 77th New York.
Lieut.. Smith, a0tn New York.
Ilsat. Stephenson, LIST Michigan cavalry.
Lieut.. Bum, 3sth Maine.
Lieut. Reyes, 32d Maine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

Arrival OF Two Hundred ANA Ninety
Rebel Omcers at Fort Delaware.
PHnApxrrmA, May 10, 1e64.
The steamer savor arrived Fos Delaware list night
with two hundred and ninety rsbsl ofncers, Including
Generals Johnson and Stewart.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19
G R A n T!
The Union Forces to Move on
the Enemy Without Delay.
The National Army to Be Kept
Up to Its Present Force.
A Draft Probable on the lSt Of July to
Replace tho Hundred Days Men.
REPORTS FROM Richmond.
Bsauregard Reported Rein
forced.
.~>~~.>~~s
Great Efforts Being Made to Hole
Richmond by the Rebels.
--~---~>~~~>~~>~~~--~-
TIteir Confidence in the Gene
rsiship Of Lee,
&s, &C.. 60.
Beauregard Reported Rein
forced,
Great Efforts Being Made to Hole
Richmond by the Rebels.
TIteir Confidence in the Gene
rslship Of Lee,

Sea@etary 3tantoA's Dcsrstches 90 q ono
WASHINGTON, Nay ISL is A. N.
Ma,x General DIX
We rsperss OF operations since my last des-
patch.
TIE latest Informative from General Grant was that
the roads he'd greatly improved Large endorsements
had reached him, asd he designed against tAs
snony without desw.
II Is the design Of the government 10 keep up the
tiona forces until the rebellion IS overthrown aud
or provs against any uopportune reduction whom
the services OF the hundred days 90 out, draft
III up their place. and all other reductions will be
offered to take place the LIST Of July by which time
tas new enrolmens will be completed.
No order "a yet issued.
EDWIN NJ STANTON,
Secretary OF Wan.
TEE SECOND DESPATCH.
WAR DEPARTMENT, /,
WASHINGTON. May is-l045 P. NJ
70 Major General DIX
We have dispatches TO-DAY from General Grani,
nor from Generals Butter or Sherman.
All OF cur wounded that can be removed from Frsder.
icksburg have reached Washington.
The re5s, prisoners have been removed from Belle
Plain.
Visitors from the Army OF the Potomac represent the
troops to be excellent cor ition
we're rapidly arriving. EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary or War
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
Fred,rick Dougle. m pIsrvlaua.

Truly the ssoul of John Brown is marching
on!' Witness the change in Baltimore. In
1860 Baltimore voted 1883 for Lincoln, 1864
for Bell, I3, ,596 for Breckinridge, and 1903 for
Douglas In 1864, the same city gave for Lin
coin IA, ,739 and 1892 for Mcclellan.
Here is another still more markable change.
Last week, Frederick Douglas, once slave and
always a son of an F. F. ", gave a public ad-
dress in the city of BaltimOre-the city where
for portion ofhis servitude he lived, and from
whence he put in practice the first clause Of the
American Declaration Of Independence Mr.
Douglas is a citizen of Rochester N. Y, and in a
recent speech there he made the following thrill
ling allusion TO his contemplated trip to Balti-
more:
What a wonderful change few short years
have wrought left Maryland slave, return
to her freeman | left her slave State re-
turn to find her clothed in her new garments OF
Liberty and Justice, free Statel My life has
had two crisises-the day on which left Mary
land, and the day on which | return. ! expect
to have good old fashioned visit, for | have
not been there for long time. may meet my
old master there whom have not seen for many
years. A voice: ais he living yet?"1 Yes;
at least heard so only short time ago, and
he will be there, for he is on the right side.
made a convert of him years agoI Laughter
and applause. He was very good man with
high sense of honor, and have no malice to
overcome in going back among those former
Shareholders for used to think we were all parts
of one great social system, only we were at the
bottom and they at the topl If the shackles
were around our ancles, they were also on their
neck. The Common Council and city authori-
ties have promised to be present at the next
meeting in Baltimore. | shall be glad to see
them. / shall return TO them with freedom in
my hand, and point to her free Constitution, and
as the olive branch was a sign that the waters Of
the flood were retiring SO will the freedom
which shall find there be sign that the bill
lows of slavery are rolling back to leave the
law blooming again in the purer air of Liberty
and Justice. Great applause.I Z
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
The Oat,, of Amnesty.

When John Morgan made his famous raid in
to Ohio in 1863, one of the miscreants who act
ed as guide for him was citizen of Pike county
named Edward L. Hughes. This traitor was
arrested and prosecuted for treason. His trial
recently came off before Judge Leayitt in the
Criminal Court Of the United States at Cincin-
natl. Hughes pleaded that he had taken the
oath Of amnesty, and claimed pardon under the
Proclamation of the President of the 8th of De-
cember, 1863. The Court recognized the JUS
tice of the plea, and Hughes was discharged,
thus escaping the penalty of Instantaneous crimes.
Whereupon the Nashville Union comments:
Hundreds of the most inexcusable rebels have,
by the same means, secured immunity for their
transgressions. Numbers of persons have
doubtless taken the oath in good faith; but few
even of these have become good citizens, sup
porting the government and sincerely desiring
the suppression of the rebellion. The greater
portion Of them accept the privileges and bene-
fits which accrue from the Presidents pardon;
but they do nothing in return to show an honest
love of the Government, aud desire for restora-
ton of its authority. On the contrary, their as
sociations are with rebels and rebel sYmpath-
zers; and all their influence is thrown in favor
of the rebellion. In many instances this is to
be attributed to Decentralization, which has blunt
ed the moral perceptions. But in others it is
attributed TO home influences Ito the pestifer-
Gus counsels of traitors in our midst who have
not the courage to fight the battles of the Con-
federate Despotism but do everything they can
to throw distractions in the way of the national
cause and to prevent the repentant from return
ing to theii first love. -
After mature deliberatiou we are of the opin-
ion that the Proclamation has been rather an in
jury than benefit to the National cause. Thus
believing, we would beg glad TO see it Withdrawn
No more criminals should be permitted to use it
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25

The returns of the State and Presidential
elections in Missouri grow better and better.
The Radical Triumph is not only complete but
overwhelming. The total home and soldiers
vote, so far as received, is Lincoln 1906; Nc
Clellan 81, ,206. Lincoln's majority viii be over
10000 The Radical Union State Ticket has
about the same majority. Slavery has got to
walk the plank in Missouri as certainly as it
has done so in Maryland; and before the 4th of
March Missouri VIII be as free a State as KAN
sas. The st. Louis Democrat thus sums up the
Peoples victory:
''The acceptance by the people of the propO-
sition for new State Convention, by an over
whelming majority; the election Of three
fourths Radical majority as members of that
Convention; the election of the entire Radical
State ticket from Governor down to Register
of Public Lands; the election of large radical
majority in the Senate, and of a three-fourth's s
majority in the House; the probable election of
eight out Of the nine Radicals TO Congress; the
presence Of two Radicals in the States seats in
the United States Senate; the election of the
entire Radical local ticket with one or two tri-
fling exceptions in st. Louis county, and SIM
liar result in at least eighty out of the one hum
dred and fourteen counties in the State-give to
Radicalism unlimited control of the State
sword, purse, civil power, and everything else. I"
Redeemed Missouri deserves banner and
the tallest kind of a flagstaff.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
A Move of the Rish, SORT.
From the Chicago Post (war Democrats andlate McCIe
80 lsu organl 4

From the Chicago Post War Democrats anate McClel-
lsu organ) &
We have the agreeable intelligence from New
I H0rk that movement iS "n ir0t atu0ng proni-
nent Democrats in that city Ia get up a meeting
st Tammany Hall to I'ronornc" in favor of the
most tVigorOus prosecution OF the war. Among
other influential Democrats engaged in the
movement is mentioned the name ofHon Amasa
j. Parker, recently commissioned by Gov Sey-
mour TO represent the State Of New York in the
matter Of disregard of her statute laws by mill
tary tribunal in Washington. Judge Parker is
one of the ablest and best men, as well as one OF
the best Democrats, in the nation.
This movements one Of the right kind, and
we shall rejoice to see it carried out with success.
The true Democrats policy is the prorecu-
tiOn OF the war against all enemies in arms
against the nation, withrall the vigor and all
the means which the government can command,
until the rebels lay down their. arms and yield
obedience to the authority ofthe constitution
This is the doctrine the Post has always advo-
Gated, and viii continue to advocate.
Had some of the critics of the Post, who call
Themselves Democrats, been in favor of prosecu-
ting the war against rebels with one-half the
vigor with which in secret organizations they
have resisted it, the result of the recent election
would have been very different from what il
was, and they would now probably be engaged
in writing petitions to General Mcclellan for Of
flee, instead of making unpleasant night
marches to Camp Douglas.
We trust the movement in New York will
proceed, and would suggest to leading Demo-
Gratis in Chicago and Illinois that now is the
proper time 10 make movement in the same
direction. What say Judge CaytOn, Senator
Richardson, Hon. /. N. Morris, Gen. McCler-
nand, Hon. Anthony Thorton, Col. Morrison
Mr.. John B. Turner, Judge Beckwith, Mr.. Thos
Hoyne, and other aold liners?" Shall the De-
mocracy be purified and put upon the rigbt
course, or shall the "Sons of Liberty" and 9th
er sons of guns be permitted still to run tn,
machine which they have succeeded only il
arunning into the groupdi"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
a Der of IubIIee fnr saldInra, ,FamIIIe..

A Dey Of Jubilee for soldiers Families.
The letter from Gov. Brough in another place
suggesting that Tomorrow, Saturday be. de.
voted 20 assisting the needy families of our
soldies, is timely and Just. Let everybody read
1t. We owe it io cur soldiers families 70 see
that none of them suffer for the want of Pros
visions, Clothing or Wood. 10 do this is not
an act of charity but of justice, for were not the
husband, son or brother in the army fighting
TO project us in the possession of our property,
they would be at home 70 provide for their own
families. We trust therefore that immediate
measures will be taken to carry the Governors
recommendation into execution. Probably the
best plan will be 10 appoint a Committee of
gentlemen-of Ladies, too, if you please-to
wait upon our citizens Tomorrow and solicit
subscriptions to this just and laudable object
These remarks viii apply with equal force to all
the Townships in the county. Persons in San
dusky Township desirous who is there that is
not) of contributing wood and provisions, can
be directed where to leave it by applying to
Mr.. Stephen Buckland, at his Drug Store.
P. S. Since the above was put in type, we
learn that the Ladies have taken the matter in
hand, and viii call upon the citizens Of San
dusky township to show their hberality by
coming down handsomely with 'tgreenbacks,' .
wood provisions de-
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
UNIONIsM IN WEST VIRGINIA.

West Virginia came into the Union through
much tribulation as a free State, and she proves
herself right worthy of Uncle Sans Household.
Atthe recent Presidential election every coun-
ty but one gave Union maiorities, and in many
overwhelming ones. Kanawha gave ], ,422 votes
for Lincoln to &c for McClellan-and Berkeley
county 796 for Lincoln and not one for the Chi
cago nominees and platform. There are sever
al other localities where the vote was almost
unanimous-localities, too, in which Lincoln in
1860 did not get single vote, and where slaves
were then held most numerously.
The vote in the raided sections of the State,
where the rebels have run riot most, is equally
unanimous for Lincoln and Union. 1t is to be
accounted for, says the Wheeling Ipteligencer,
Just as the unanimnity of the soldiers at the
front is to be accounted for, viz: greater famil-
iarity with the horrors of Secession, and conse-
:quently greater horror for Secession ITSELF
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
FOR SAL,E.


Owing to my poor health, offer the
JOURNAL OFFICE for sale. The paper is
printed on a new Hoe Cylinder Press
Paper % by AZ; edition, 1850 weekly
A Power Job Press and a No. Hoe hand
Press, both nearly new News type, Bre-
vier and Long Primer, new, and plenty Of
II. A fine Job Department well supplied
with all styles type from Nonpareil to 40
line Plea. Advertising and Job Work
good. The paper is now near the close Of
its thirty-fifth year. The county and Dis
trict are Union, the county Officers are
Union, and the paper has always support
ed the Union cause, and would only be sold
TO Union man. Il has probably larger
paying subscription list than any paper in
the Congressional District. Possession
given any time. Further information viii
be given ON application. Our brethren
Of the Press viii do favor by noticing the
above. Isaac NJ. KEELER.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
ReunrkabIe succe-- In Cvu,.

Mr.. Ames, of Connecticut, who, after many re-
bluffs from the Ordnance Bureau, at length sue
cceeded in getting from the higher power con-
tract for fifteen wrought-iron rifed 7-inch guns.
has had one of them tested with charges of
twenty five pounds Of quick burning powder,
increased after a few trials to thirty pounds,
seven hundred times.- No perceptible impress
sion was made on the gun. The strain endured
by this gun is more than four times as great as
that which was ventured on the 20-inch gun,
which is called great triumph. We need not
say that the velocity and effects of the shot are
in proportion to the power applied. With the
Hotchkiss projectile, and thirty five degrees ell
ovation, range of seven miles was reached.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
PRICES IN TIE REVOLUTION.

Mrs JOHN Q. ADAMS, writing to ber husband
in Europe, October Is. l760. gives the following
price of provisions in the colonies at that time:
Corn. is now e30, and rye Ell per bushel-
Flour eI30al40 per hundred Beef SO per
pound; mutton SO; lamb $6aS; butter $l2 per
pound; cheese $40; Sheepswool $40 per pound;
flax $50; Sugar $lO0a200 per hundred; molasses
$4s per gal; tea $50; coffee u; Cotton wool
$50 per pound. Money scarce; plenty of goods:
enormous taxes.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
Large Amount Of Prize 1Ioney Paid over froi,,
R0sfon.

We are informed that from the first of June,
1863. to the present time, period of between
fifteen and sixteen months, United Stztes Mar
shal Keyes has paid over to the United States
Treasurer, as the proceeds of captured blockade
runners adjudicted, at this port over five mil
lion dollars In these prize cases the expenses
were very small, thus materially increasing the
amount to be distributed. In one case "a single
blockade runner netted, with the cargo upwards
I; of three hundred thousand dollars. There are
now but very few unsettled prize cases to be
desposed Of, as Marshal Keys transacts his bust
ness with great plonpti.ude.T-Bo Boston 3rGrel-