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The Lansing state Republican., 1864-08-17

No candidate having received majority
of votes proceeded to a second formal bal
lot. which resulted as follows:
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The Lansing state Republican., 1864-08-17

NJ L. Au4tltrtOu having rectlfel 4 uia-
jOrity Of all the votes cast, was declared
unanimously nominated.
On motion, ". ii. Rayner was unani-
mously nominated for County Surveyor.
stephen :. Gidney, Of Delhi, and Edy
Baker were nominated for COrOners,
On motion Of J. D. Woodwork, a COM
mittee Of five was appointed by the Chair
10 present twenty-three names TO the Con
ventiOn, for delegates 10 the Senatorial
Convention
The Chairman appointed as the committee
J. D. Woodwork, I. DensmOre, L b Pot
ter H. Pratt and D. B. Harrington who
reported the following names which were
unanimously elected:
Al Large-Hon- John D. WcOdwOrtb, \
E. steele, q. H. House
On0Hddga-J. : Plerson-
Aurelsus-B. G. Davis
Delkt-S. S. Gidney.
The Lansing state Republican., 1864-08-17

Truman Spencer having received major
itV of all the votes east. was on motion OF
:. d. bingham. declared unanimously nom
mated.
The Convention then proceeded TO vote
for a candidate for County Treasurer, which
resulted. ON the first informal ballot. a.
fnllnW--
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ADvICEs FROM GRANTS ARMY
NEW YoRK. Aug. II


The Posts Washington special says;
Advices from Deep Bottomup to yester-
day morning, announce that Gen. Grants
lines have been advanced within seven
miles of Richmond a-I
There was considerable fighting during
the say, in which the rebels were inyaria-
bly, driven back a-s-7s 5.-s-
The Commercials special states that a
division of the 9th Corps landed at Deep
Bottom, this morning. arrF
Adviees were received here from Sheri-
dams Department. to-day, that the Rebel
Farley Is at Strasburg, where he is posted
in strong position. and well protected
against faux movements - E
Sheridan Is close upon him, and des-
perate fight may occurat any moment.
From Atlanta there is nothing impor-
tant -' a
Hood has been heavily reinforced, and
operations there have settled down into u
regular siege. - r
General sherman is strongly intrenched,
and gradually extending his lines around
the city. His success is only a question of
time
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Wheeler Demands the SHrren-
der Of Dalton.
Colonel LiebOId could not See it
FROM COLUMBUS.
Especial to the Cleveland Lealcr.I

COLUMBUS, Aug. II.
Captain James A. Wilcox, Provost Mar
shal of this District, has been appointed
Colonel ofthe l9Othregiment and has been
ordered to relieve Colouel Potter, as Assist
ant Provost Marshal General for Ohio.
Colonel Potter is under orders to join his
regiment, the 18th n. II. Volunteers.
The rain storm, yesterday afternoon, was
unusually severe in Eastern Ohio, especially
in Guernsey County, for adistance of 4miles
west of Cambridge The lands adjoining
the Central Ohio Railroad were perfectly
flooded, the water being several feet deep A
considerable amount of damage was done
to the Columbus & Cincinnati bridges, and
fences were swept away and sundry brakes
inthe railroad embankmentsw were OCCASION
ed. The Western bound Express, last
night, was 5 hours making these 4 miles
and even this would not have been accom-
plished but for the untiring energycf Con
ductor Wing and his men in repairing the
breaks The storm lasted 2! hours, and
was, altogether, the most terrific one that
has visited that ection for years.
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News FROM INDIANAPOLIs.
Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati capette.l

Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.l
INDIANAPOLIS, August I6
Though there is nothing definite or re-
liable from the border to-day, there are
many rumOrs, and some indications that
the rebels are again threatening the Indi-
ana shore General Hughes reports that
firing was heard near Mt. Vernon, and it
was supposed the Forty-third veterans,
who are Stationed below that place, may
have had a fight, but nothing Is certainly
known Of the mat er
Cavalry equipments have been sent
down to the Forty-third, and the country
will furnish horses TO mount them. An
efficient mounted infantry foros will be
speedily ordered. The citizens have been
called out to assist in the defense of the
border by General Hughs. Regular drills
are ordered; business partially suspended,
and all due preparations made to meet any
emergency.
The Tkirty-seeond (German) regiment
left here last night for Evansville, in high
glee at the chance for fight.
Rebel refugees in large numbers have
crossed into the State for the purpose of Co
operating with the secret Democratic soci-
ETY. TO burn bridges, and otherwise intercept
communications with the border.
To-day was the day set by the treas
enable secret societies for a general
demonstration in this State, doubtless
to assist the rebel raid, of which they
were fully advised, but the cooler heads of
the party have probably checked it. One
of them stated to-day hat it was with the
utmost difficulty that open violence was
prevented, and in the southern counties it
| is bv no means safe to conclude that the
danger is passed.
1t is said that some fifty wagoas,with Cop
perheads armed and prepared for fight,
came and eamped near this city last night,
| but General Darlington was wide-awake,
and took efficient means to prevent trouble.
Whether the report about the wagons is
| true or not, it certain that an unusual num-
Der of Copperheads from Morgan and other
| adjoining counties were here to-day, doubt
less in pursuance Of understood plan.
They will have a good time if they 60 on
with it. .-.
We have had good refreshing rain here
TODAY and last night, which will help to
fill out the late corn, but it comes too late to
save the crops from a afearful injury.
There is no doubt that the rebels in
Kentucky and the secret COpperhead
oeieties in this State are operating to
gether, and fully understand each others
movements. The danger is no chimerical
affair, but is sCriOus and imminent, but, il
is prepared for, and those who begin the
game of violence will find it hard road t.
travel.
Governor Morton and Mr.. McDonal.
speak at Brownstown, jackson county,
hot-l ed of rebels, to-day. AZ
The Peace Democrats openly sneer at
McDonald's inability to cope with Cover
nor Morton, and after brief show {
pluck in joint canvass, he Will be com
PEELED, much to his own delight, to aban
don it.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Aug

WAsHINGToNI August IL
A letter dated Army of the Potomac,
August 1910 A. NJ. says:
Yesterday morning the 10th corps was
withdrawn from its position on the enc
my's extreme right on north and west
Bluff on JaAes River and at Deep Bottom,
and thrown by a most magnificent move
ment, upon the enemy's extreme left.
At dark last night our forces had turned
the rebel fortifcations on their extreme
left, and were driving the enemy towards
James River and the fortifcations of
Richmond, it being only five miles distance
to either. Affairs could not possibly
be in a more promising shape
than they were last night at dark, when
firing ceased, with an intention on our part,
of ofrenewing the attack early this morning.
The 10th Corps, and Sd Division, I'd Corps,
did the most fighting yesterday. The lst
and I'd Division, Sd Corps, under General
Barlow, and Colenel Smyth, of the lst
DGldWaEO ANsiCStANIigI AofAA5 SSfStNe'
themselves with glory the day before
Firing yesterday afternoon was mostly
musketry the fortifcations Of the rebels
having been turned on their left, there be-
ing, consequently little use Or chance fol
artillery on either side. Our loss on Sun
dav was between three and four hundred
killed wounded and missing, while
that of the enemy was perhaps
not quite somuch, while our loss yesterday
was somewhat less, while the loss of th'
enemy was much more, they leaving SOM
of ftheir killed and wounded in our hands
The public may rest assured ofone thint
that all is accomplished by this movement
and will be so much clear gain, and withOu
any possibility of disaster. If enougl
| rebel force is taken from Petersburg t
thwart this movement on the North side 9
james river, you may expect te hear glor
Gus news from our extreme left in front {
Petersburg.
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OFFICIAL PROM GEN, LOGAN.


w WAsHIEGTON, Aug. II.
The following report from General Lo-
gan has been received at headquarters
HEADQ' RTERs 18TH ARMY Corps. !
BEFORE ATLANTA, July 20.
COLONEL L have the honor to report
that in pursuance of orders, moved my
command in position on the right of the
18th Army Corps, which was the extreme
right Of the army in the field. s.
On the night and morning of the 9th
and 18th instants, and during my advance
in line of battle 10 more desirable posi-
tiOn, l was met by rebel infantry from Har-
dee's and Lees corps, who made desper-
ate and determined attack at II:3O A. NJ
on the 2sth sf ...-.5.
My lines were only protected by logs
and rails thrown in front of them
The first onset was received and checked
and the battle commenced and lasted until
3 O'Clock, P. NJ. Duringthat time succes-
sive charges We're made, which were gal
lantly repulsed each time, with fearful loss
to the enemy. Later in the evening my
lines were assaulted vigorously, but each
time with like manner. Most Of the fight
ing occurred on General -Harmon's and
Smiths front, which formed the center and
right Of the command.
The troops could not have displayed
more courage nor greater determination,
not to yield. Had they shown less, they
-...it hes'a haan drivan frllr.. H. r--.;si-.-s
Brigadier-GeneFals Woods, HargOW5s,
and Smiths commands, are entitled to
equal credit for gallant conduct aud skill in
repelling the assaults. I-l
My losses are 80 killed, 439 wounded
and 90 missing aggregate 5T2. .- 80
There were about I, 300 OF 1900 mnskets
captured, IO6 prisoners, exclusive - 73
wounded, whohave been removed to hospi-
tals, and are being taken care of BY our
Surgeons Five hundred and tifty-fve
rebels, up to this time, have been buried,
and about 200 are supposed to be yet un-
buried. Large numbers were, undoubtedly
carried away during the night, as the enc
my did not withdraw until nearly day
light. The enemy's loss could not have
been, in my Judgment, less than 5000 or
1000. lam, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant, r
JOHS A. LOGAN,
Brigadier-G GeneFal Oom'd'g 18th Corps.
To Lieut.-Col WIN. T. CLABK, Assistant
Adjutant General.
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during the night short distancs TO a
more eligible position, where they had
commenced throwing up breastworks.
Our artillerists were getting thoir pieces
IN position when the messenger left the
front, and a hot days work was expected.
The following IS a partial list of wound
ed belonging to Western Regiments
G. S. Mapes, seth Wisconsin, thigh.
J. P. Short sth Wis, hand, flesh.
W. H. Hamilton seth, Wis, nose
Jno. MeClay, lst AIinny abdomen.
Capt Reuben Lindley 36sh, Wis, gun
shot wound in body dead. nv
Jacob B. Herd, goth Ind, shoulder, aesh-
wound ,i2 7l.s .7aolasps saaa rs
John j. Fuller, 86th WIS, thigh. q s5l:.
Thomas NJ. Hagin. I4th Wis, side, flesh
wound T vi lr5rss ss-. d. a...z ~
w-Brown, seth Wis, ankle, flesh wound.
Sergeant c, W. johnson, ssth wis, hip,
flesh wound
Lieut.. H-D.OBrien, Adjutant lst MINI,
right shoulder, flesh wound. a
Joseph Curyer, 1st MINI, fractured right
thigh
Ssrgaant ). P F. Ball. 36th Wis, back. .r-
Fred. Griser, lst Mimi, fracture IerU mp
dead. L- =
NJ. D, Prince, asth Wis, left leg, flesh
wound. 5E r-.- -s9.5.a.J
Henry James seth Wis., leg flesh
wohnd. 3l3i3
Fred. Rhinehart, 36th Wis, side,
M.0.Nichols, Both Wis, wrist, ls-
D. B. Flint, Seth Wis.
Richard NJ. Blaisdel, lst Wis, arm, flesh
wound
Lieut.-cOl. Winner, s6th Wis fracture,
arm
M. Sherman, lst Wis, fractnre, foot
James r. Peterson, seth Wis, hip.
Thomas COsnerr Both Wis., side, flesh
wound.
David Bell, 4th Ohio, thigh and head.
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MEXICAN NEWS.

ST. LOUIS, August II.
The New Orleans Times of the the 10th
has news from Mexico, to the effect that
Maximillian has provided for the formation
Of the Austrian army for service In Mexi-
co. It is to be composed Of old officers, sol
diers and reserves.
The newly appointed Governor Of Chi
huahua is organizing all loyal republicans
to act against the new Emperor. 13
The French troops were driven out of
Jounta and retreated to Island GARNER.
Juarez is still at Monterey.
The Dakotah Union says that General
Sulley with 5000 troops left Fort Rice on
the 10th inst, moving directly west intend
ing to strike Yellow Stone River at Fort
A messenger arrived from Fort Rico on
the 2Ist with intelligence, says that 100
lodges of hostile Indians are encamped near
Fort Berthold, prepared to give Sulley bat
tle.- This intelligence was Immediately
sent to Sulley, and should the General re-
GARD it as reliable, would probably change
his course to attack the Indians.
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An. QUIT AT PETERsBUBG.
HEADQUNRTREs ARMY OF PoTOMAc. !
Au0,tst I6 1894

hEADQUARTREs ARMY OF POTOMAC. |.
August Is, 1864. Z
Everything remains quiet in front of Pc
tersburg. The rebels for the past two nights
have been feeling our lines on the left but
nothing more than skirmishing between the
piekets has taken place. a @
Deserters continue to come in small
squads. A Lieutenant and u men reached
here yesterday. They tell the usual sto-
ries of the Generalization and speedy des-
truction of the rebel army. Thousands.
they say, are leaving on account of not fal
ceiving any pay, while their families are.
Starving, and they are determined TO s6ly
in the rebel service no longer under any
circumstances.
General Park is nowin command of the
9Th Corps. ,-4t @ III
Additional particulars have been re-
eeived Of the action of Sunday A portion
Of the I'd Corps, and part of the 10 Corps
were engaged with the enemy near Deep
Bottom. The 10th Corps under General
four eight inch brass guns, and nIImDer 81
prisoners, with a small loss. - Cd
The enemy then fell back to strong po-
sition. -- 80
The I'd Division of the I'd Corps was
then drawn up in line of battle and ad-
vanced about mile beyond where Han
cookcaptured the four guns two oweeks ago.
Here the first brigade, Colonel Macy COM
manding, took the lead and charged across
corn field, over hill and down into
raYine where they came to stream with
swamp on the other side, the ground be-
ing covered with impenetrable brush on
the margin Of it. Duringall this time they
they were exposed to very heavy fire
from the rebel artillery, which did COED
deal of damage
1t was found impossible to cross the IA
vine, and our men were halted and lay
cOzcealed as well as possible until dark,
when they were withdrawn.
e The Second Division lost at least 500
men in the engagement Il
The First and Third Divisions, which
were in support, lost about $50 from the
effects of the rebel artillery.
The wounded were all brought of.
Our troops still hold their position in
front of the rebel works, which arc very
strong and well defended, owing to the na-
ture of the country in the vicinity.
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FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, Aug 13.
Vicksburg advices Of the 10th, say that
the steamers Cheek and Atlantic No. 2, on
a cotton expedition up the YazOo river, ara
reported captured by the rebels.
a force Of rebels, reported Is 900 strong,
attacked our troops guarding Plantations IN
the vicinity ofGOOdrieh Landing, but were
held at bay until our troops were reinforced,
when the rebels were driven back with con-
siderable loss. s-.
The steamer MayOrata, from New Orleans,
has arrived.
She was not molested on the way. H
An attempt was made to destroy the gun
boat La Fayette, with torpedo, at Bayou
Sara, a few days ago, but it failed.
General Hurlbut has arrived here. .R
General Paine has returned from Guer-
rilla expedition into Tennessee.
The railroad from Paduea to Union city is
to be repaired The citizens along the line
are TO be held responsible for future DANA
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FROM LOUISVILLE.
ed LOUISVILLE, Aug.

-.- LOUISVILLE, Aug. IL
Three hundred and fifty head of cattle,
captured by Wheeler, have been recovered
Damages to the Railroad, near Calhoun,
have been repaired Four trains were at
Dalton at last advices. On the refusal of
Liebold to surrender, Wheeler attacked
Dalton and gained some buildings in the
town, from whence they kept up barrsss-
ing fire, driving Liebolds men from their
position to the Railroad Station where they
checked the rebels. The enemy was on
both sides ofthe railroad and were trying
to cut the read.
Steadman will probably reinforce Lie
bold in time
A down train is reported to have been
captured at Altoona Pass.
Wheeler's force is probably divided and
operating at different points. That Por-
ton at Dalton is aiming to destroy the
Tunnel at Funnel Hill. ~
Telegraphic communication with Dalton
has ceased.
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THE REBEL WORKS IN GRANTS
FRONT.
Nm YoRK. Aug. IL.

NEW YORK, Aug. II.
Interesting details of movements by
Grant last Sunday, show that the main line
of rebel works extends along n command
ing ridge crowned by formidable earth
works all along the crest.
In front of this main defensive line
however, a series of riAe-pits, intended as
strong skirmish line proved, as it was
designed an effective obstacle to our ad-
vance. 5E p -.f
But carly in the morning portion ofthe
troops on the left, under command of Gen.
Birney, in the advance, marched forward
charging in gallant style and almost with
out firing a shot, driving the enemy from
his rife pits, covering the Kingsland road,
and capturing about one hundred prisoners.
Among them were officers and privates
from ten different regiments and Tidd's
and Wileox's Divisions. These were
Longstreets troops. sg
The enemy retired into his main in
trenehments. During the afternoon troops
drove the enemy from an important pO-
sition at the junction ofthe Kingsland and
New Market roads, on the route TO Rich
nlond, and the Foster Brigade, by charge,
capturing rebel guns. 10 -s.
From Strasburg Plains other troops ad-
vanced on the roads leading towards Rich
mOnd.
Cavalry under Gregg, took the Charles
CITY road, where, after sharp engage
ment, Hampton's rebel legion was driven
in considerable confusion, retiring at last
in a northerly direction. Early in the
afternoon Gen Barlow with portion oi
his command charged on one line of rife
pits and captured it. The enemy stubborn
| iyresisted with artillery and musketry, but
our men. assaulted a position, a sort o.
crest, took It and now hold it.
Our position is such that Lee must re
call his forces operating North undel
Early, and in addition must come out anC
fight in front of his works, this week, O
retire within the Richmond defenses.
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Associated Press Report.
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.
SaNFRANc1sco. Ang

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. II.
Application was made to the United
States Circuit Court, yesterday, forthe re-
lease Of Chas. L. Weller, lately confined in
Fort Aleotross, for rusing treasonable Ian
guage. urging Democrats to resist the draft,
&c The application is based on an act Of
Congress, requiring the civil indictment of
parties arrested by tho military authorities
IN LOYAL States or their discharge within
certain time. ,---- .---..-
the inland sea Of Japan.
The Supreme Court of California has
affirmed te h constitutionahty of the law
providing for the endorsements of contract
for payment in gold. The decision gives
great satisfaction in business circles ~ W.
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FeOM LOUIsVIi.LE.
LousgYILLE, August le

LOUISVILLE, August i g.
Wheeler, with /, 200 men, demanded the
surrender of Dalton, on the evening Of the
l4th. Of Colonel Liebold, of the I'd Mis-
souri,, commanding that post with 500
men.
A slight skirmish was going on when the
last train left. This train had Colonel
McCollom and three other railroad men,
returning from Adairville and Calhoun on
board.
After the train left Dalton, General
Stedman was Geographically advised, and
started with large force from ChattanOo-
"a. and was heard from at Dalton just at
nightfall, of the 18th
Rumor says that in the skirmish at Res
SAGA with the enemy, IA were captuaed BY
the force thatcaptured the cattle.
This raid had been anticipated by Sher-
man, and he was prepared to meet It at
important points.
On Saturday 300 guerrillas attacked
Selma. Livingston County, Kentucky, gar
risoned by thirty Of the 18th Kentucky, and
after sharp fight, were repulsed, with loss
Of g killed. 10 badly wounded and several
captured. The Federal loss is three killed.
4 captured, l mortally wounded, and sew
eralslightly. Several horses on each side
were killed.
About rs guerrillas we're in Brownsboro,
p1undering the town and causing great ex.
eitement,
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A SCARE AF CAIRO.

CAIRO, August II.
A meeting of the citizens of Cairo is
called for this evening, to provide measures
for the defense Of the city, and to expedite
the pursuit Of Johnson's guerriIlas, who
captured the boats at Saline Bar.
The main body of this band, about 500
strong, were at Caseyville, Kentucky, when
last heard from. 5.-I
But few had crossed the river. If they
did theyreturned again.
They carried of considerable amount
Of stores from steamers which were laden
with Government stores, cattle, &c.
Gunboats are now there for the protec-
tion Of hegrounded steamers. -.---
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OVERLAND MAIL.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IL
ThePost Master General is on the eve
of concluding a contract for the overland
mailservice from tho Missouri River to
California, for four years from October lst,
at the rate Of $3.50, 900 per annum.
EN-. Greene, late Chief Quarter Mas
ter of the Department of Washington, has
been 8ppOinted Quarter Master General
with the Breyet rank of Brigadier General
and assigned to duty in the Department Of
Ohio and the Cumberland.
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RESOLUTIONS.

Believing as We do that the form Of Government
bequeathedl to US by Fathers, pfedieated upon
the God-given equality Of the race Uy birth and
ma lhood Is the best devised for the successful
development Of the powers, energies and resources
u people and the diffusion, growth and establish
ment Of Individual intelligence, virtue and hapPi-
ness and believing that 10 us in the providence OF
God Is committed the great trust Of defending that
Government against the combined assaults Of enc
mics at home and abroad, and transmitting TO the
generations that shall succeed u.s. the golden insti-
buttons Of Republican freedom, purified and refined
by the fiery ordeal through which we are now pass
ing. and, believing that in ~ other way can this
paramount obligation be discharged, save by up
holding the hands Of the Goyernmeat and freely and
ungrudgingly contributing men and honey to the
fullest extent needed for the eectual suppression of
the unholy rebellion against which we BeW con-
tending; therefore
Resoised, That the legally constituted authori-
titles Of the nation involved, without any fault og
theirs in a desperate struggle for the nations life
and honor, and the perPetuation Of free institu-