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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-12

Rebel Upper Potomac Increment Beliered
Fciat-THe army Of the Potomac in
Gaod CoadttioH-1he LaraSioa Panic
.Sabsidea.
NEW YoEK. 9th.
The HToTid's Washington despatch says
that the rebel movements on the Upper
/ Potomac is & iaint to cover the sending of
rciuiorccments to Hood. supposed to be
not less than 30 600 veterans from Lees
army. Much apprehension is felt in the
matter. The invasion panic has subsidized
1t is now believed that the rebels on learn
ing how large force was in their front
gave up the idea of fighting, and retreated
into Virginia.
With the changes in Commanders. and
the present disposition of our forces, it is
impossible for the rebels to get into Penn
sylvaEia without a battle with odds on our
side. We have heavy cavalry force on
the Upper Potomac, and instead of rebel
invasion OF Pennsylvania. we are more
likely 10 hear of Federal force marching
down the Shenandoah valley.
BY order Of the War Department, Gen.
Wallace is placed in command of the Sth
corps. and Gen. Hunters force is relieved
of assignment to Gen Wright.
The Hsrald's Washington despatch saws
Gen. Grant and staff has returned from
the Upper Potomac and has started for
City Point.
The Iri5Ra1's correspondent. writing
from in front OF Petersburg. says, the arm
les Of the Potomac ami james river are in
better condition than ever before, and inn
p0rtant movements are on foot from which
YOU NAV S0oa eXUcct news
NEW YORK, 9th.
Gen. Kelly. in despatch to Gov. Bore
man, of West Virginia, on the 18th. SAYS
his forces were attacked at New Creek on
the 4th, bv McCausland and johnson. at
, p. m. The fight continued until long af-
ter dark. The rebels We're repulscd. and
during the night retreatet, leaving their
killed and wounded on our hands. The
cnemY's loss was severe. Ours was light,
not ever - killed, and 80 wounded.
\ Subsequent despatch SAYS the rebels
were severely repulsed. and West Virginia
saved from terrible scourge.
The steamships Sidon, City of Washing
ton, and Fulton have arrived. News an
teiPated.
The Trj5aas's Washington despatch
says Daniel Warner, Government horse
contractor, has been sentenced to paw $1,000
to the Government for failure to fulfil his
contract.
Surgeon Gen. Hammond has been sus-
pended from rank and pay for years.
Warrants fer $4,000, 900 to pay the army
were passed Yesterday.
Prov IpENcE, r. l.. 9th
Evans. Seagrave * Co.'S Mill, at Water
ford was entirely DESTROYED hv fire last
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-12

PATRIOTIC GoArs AND baARs.-IIow
IS a solder u get along Nit.o4t some ami
rate heing 10 foudlc. II lie ia, TO one
Ia love hia no one to carrSs.' he is in a
litiahle state indeed. But he generally
iiHd> some one or some thing. sontimc,
II Is dog, sometimes a drummer boy,
sometimes "A Mol Pitcher. The latest
pets Of ,oIdier life are two hears and q
goat The bears passed through the city
al Tuesday. They have been imported
from Louisiana, and were under the
special patronage of the 10Th Ne. regi-
inent Of the 10Th corps. They marched
along with staid and stolid air, which prov
ed that though they We're perfectly aware
9f the responsible and prominent posi-
ton they held they were Ear from intend NJ
70 assume superiority, and were totally in
capable of being faitered by the inyolun-
tafy homage they received. a mountain
goat, which was here from Louisiana a
few days ago, behaved with like degree
Of propriety. These veterans have been
in amy number of engagements. and We
believe, have all been Wounded.-N Hash
iag'oH Chronicle.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-12
Gglcaraph a,ews;
FROM THE DAIL1ES

New YORK. Aug. 8.
The Herold's army correspondent says
that Immediately after the explosion of the
rebel mine before Petersburg, they fred +.
rapid yolleys of musketey. Our troops
answered the rebel fire, drowning theirs. !
They misealculated the distance they had
made, and exploded the mine some rods
from the forts, The explosion was of no
comparison to ours ; and seeing it was a
failure, they contcnted themselves with
rising behind their works and delivering
their ERE,
The artillery FIRE was almost as heavy as
on the former occasion. The rebels devel-
oped a number of new batteries. Our loss
was trifiing theirs was more severe, as
they exposed themselves in full range OF
our batteries.
The Heraid's Department of the Sus-
qaehanna despatch of the 9Th says:
High military authorities believe that q
heavy engagement will take place neal
Sharpsburg. Booneshoro, Antietam. OF
towards Gettysburg. 1t is said that Long
street will command the rebels.
ST. Louis, Mo-. 9TH.
Adviccs of the late Indian raid have
been received.
Gen. Blunt had arrived at Fort Reilly
and assumed command OF the new district
embracing the troubled region.
The movements of the Indians seem Il
have been preconcerted. and it is believe,
that rebel cmisaries melted the action
lndiscriminate issuing of rations made tn,
Indians insolent.
WAsHIYGToS, 9TH.
A careful investigation shows that T.,
considerable battle had occurred in the il
neighboihood of Antietam
Up to 6 a. NJ, We have telegraph com
munieation with Hagerstown. 1t is diff
cult to locate the rebels, but it is the i'm
preston among the military that battl,
will be fought near Middleton, l. mile:
north of Frederick.
General Hunter has been superseded h.
Gen. Sheridan. Gen. Couch is at Head.
erarters here.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-12

Arfiual Of Greenbae1: Counteg5i'ers at
Wastiug ,oa.-Report that p. ". Ger
erat ariA soon esjgn--Reljabie I'D
rices from Me Fleet Of Mobile.
WAsnINGroY Aug. {.
Sixteen counterfeiters of greenhacks ar
rived at the West have arrived here, and
been consigned to old capitol prison. One
of the gang was killed by jumping from
the cars on the road. 1t is believed that
millions of dollars of their fraudulent pa
per have been circulated-large quantities
finding its way to the soldiers. Agencies
for its circulation had been established at
various points. This is believed to be the
largest arrest Of forgers and instruments
ever made in this or any other country.
The Government has been officially al.
vised Of meeting IT Geneva, Switzerland,
July 9th, al which an address was adopted
offering earnest prayer that the States in
revolt may range themselves under the
Star Spangled Banner, that liberty may be
:heneeforth triumphant without distinction
of race, at the South as at the North
Secretary Seward has appropriately re
sponded.
New York. sth.
A Newbcrn letter of the 4th inst, to
the Associated Press. SAYS a report from
Roanoke Island states that our sRnboats
off Plymouth, \. c., intend to give battle
that day. the 4th, to the rebel ran Alder
marie. and force her into an engagement
The rebel ram attempted to surprise our
fleet on the 3lst ut., but was discovered
when she retired to Plymouth.
The IFoftd's Washington despatch SAYS.
1t is reported that Postmaster General
Blair intends soon to retire from the Cab
net.
The L. 5. supply steamship Admiral
has returned from Il cruise of supply 10
our blockading squadron. Stopping eff
Mobile the Admiral found close in under
Sand 1slard, the mtn tor Mania n with
full head of steam ready to encounter
the rebel ram Tennessee, which was at
anchor IL miles distant, with 3 other
iron and cotton clads.
The vessels of Mobile were the Flag
ship Hartford, Richmond, Monongahela,
Ossipee, Lackawama. Metacomet, Oneida.
Sebago, Genesee and Bienvile-all being
vessels of very heavy armaments, and the
gunboats kennebec, Pinola, ltaska and
Jackson. Two iron elads were expected
from the Mississippi, aud another monitor
from an Atlantic port.
The officers and crew We're anxious to
force an entrance into the BAY.
New YORK, Sth
Admiral Dahlgren has at last secured
photograph copy Of the order said to have
been written and issued by his son, Col
Uric Dahlgren. when making the raid to-
wards Richmond, and pronounces it a
forgery.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-12

Rebel Upper Potomac Increment Belicred
a Feiat-THe Army Of the Potomac in
Good Coadaioa-1he Mrasioa Panic
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-12

Il despatch from Nashville annonn-
ees the safe return Of Gen. MeCook, who
was reported killed III the late raid Of
General Stoneman on the Macon and At
lanta railroad. Thus this disaster, at first
reported by Union accounts to result III
the loss Of some thousands of men. dwind-
les down to 800 prisoners, as claimed by
the rebels themselves.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16

Mr. Colfax supported the proposition he had
presented in the performance OF bis duty. he
showed that when Henry Clay was Speaker ne
came down from his chair numerous times 20
Div to Josiah Quincy who had expressed himself
against the war Of 1912 he answered various
gentlemen that contending that just such
speeches as that Of Longs melted the riots IN
New York ard in Illinois and encouraged the
enemy at Richmond and elsewhere, gladenng
their hearts and strengthening their hands
The resolution 20 expel Mr.. Long during the
session of this House was, on motion oil Mr.
Holman, laid on the t.ble-1l TO D..
The preamble to the whole was then ordered
TO be printed
Mr. Wilson. of Iowa. again asked. bat failed
to obtain consent 20 offer a resolution providing
for night sessions for the transaction OF bust
ness.
Mr.. Wheatley. from the Committee on Invalid
Pensions. reported a bill. which was passed, sup
Elementary to the Law Of ls62
Mr. Beaman, from the Conference Committee
on disagreeing to the amendment to the bill pro
viding temporary government for the Territory
OF Montana, made report recommending con
currence in the Senaies amendment striking out
qualification of white voters and substituting
every male citizen of the United States and those
who have declared their intentions to become
such
Mr. Beamen moved the previous question.
Mr. Holman moved to lay the report on the
table Lost-66 TO g.
The House then disagreed to the rePort-53
to 50
Mr. Holman moved that the House adhere TO
It's amendment.
Mr. Beaman moved the House ask another
committee of conference.
Mr. Beimens motion for another committee
of conference then adopted
The joint resolution TO displace all unemployed
Generals was postponed for 10 days.
Mr. Alley reported bill compelling all rail-
road companies TO carry the mails for such com
pensation may be provided by lay. The DILL
was passed.
The House passed bill TO relieve Post Mas
tiers who have been robbed of stamps. moneys,
&c nv rebel forces bands Of guerrillas.
Adjourned
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16
rom New YOrI.

NEW York, April l5-The subscriptions to
the 1910 loan at the first National Bank to day
were 1925 900
The receipts at the Custom House to-day we're
81 ,051 900. the largest amount ever known.
including 81 .04O,0 in gold certificates
The New Orleans Bee of the 9Th states that
the French had occupied Matamoras without a
blow. Two regiments had been landed
All communications with the interior was for
the time being interrupted
The steamer George Washington brings New
Orleans papers OF the 9Th, one day later
The reported sinking of the rebel ram Ten
nessee in Mobile Bay was unounded
disastrous fire occurred in New Orleans on
the 9th The stores of j. A \ ork 4 Perley
and Williams & Fecachans were burned: loss
several hundred thousand dollars.
The Free State Convention bad completed its
organization. aud voted 81 to IL. that members
shall take the iron clad oath OF December 9Th
or the oath precribed bv The Presidents Amnesty
Proclamation.
Sixty pieces of artillery, consisting of -
FOUNDERS and small bore howitzers left her e last
evening for the Army of the Potomac.
The Posts Washington special SAYS:
General Grant has returned TO the army, and
should good weather continue lew days m
poriant news may be expected
The Commercials " ashington SAYS:
1t l. thought the gold bill will pass in modi-
fed torn Also, that the passage OF the National
Bank till Is certain. but without exclusion OF
their bonds from State taxation.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16
Brick Doctors office of , Rooms
FOR SALE.

WHAT LOT OF GROUND ADJOINING on THE
north Of the block Of buildings built BY Kirkland
Fitzgbbon, Meridian street. near the Union
Depot lO feet trent by 80 feet deep will be sold IN IS
81 feet lots the whole Of one lot This i
suitable locality for wishing 70 purchase business
property, a. the Wholesale business OF the city will be
cnncentrAed this street and the property can be
bought nearly ouefourth the price of Washington
street property IL las been demonstrated. by actual
sales that there have been many goods sold by houses
o. this street Washington street. and IN our
branch OF the business, sold, when in BUSINESS, more
tobacco a. Wholesale than any three houses Washing
ton street The ocslty Of this ground for wholesale
business, has greaer advantage in the saving Of cray
axe than any other location IN the city, gsos can be
delivered OF the pavement by all the railroads Tbs sd
vantage Will save half the rent Of siore-room on
Washington street
for Terms, enquire Of
p. KlRLAND,
or, J. B. RYAN. corner Of Maryland and Meridian
aFTl3-clu
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16
From Warrington.

WASHINGTON April l5.-The tax bill provides
that coal Illuminating oil. &c shall be taxed 20c
per gallon ground coffee and IT. substitutes lc
per 10 molasses. syrup OF molnsses. &c per
cent sugars and &c per 10 paper of all de
scriptons. duty OF , and } per cent; grape
wines DC per gallon; all other vines and liquors
D. per gallon: clothing. boots aud shoes ) PEI
cent; manufactured cotton, silk and worSteu )
per cent cAvendish. plug, twisted aud stemmed
tobacco 25e: smoking tobacco. made of stems
and refuse. l0c: snuff snd snuff -four 35c; cigars
valued al so per 900 So per | 900: valued At
500 to $40 per | 900. $40; valued st $50 to SIS
500; valued at S75 10 500. $50; first proof
spirits. sold or retained for consumption. in July
e0c per gallon; after July and prior to January
LIST 81; after January, 81 % on all distilled
spirits
The new internal revenue bill i complete
revision OF the act now in force. ltcontains la
sections IS of which are devoted to general pro-
visions
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16
Rebels Ketreating from Eastern
Kentucky.
NGRESsIONAL NEWS.
&C., &C., &C.. &c DC.
From Cairo.

CAIRO. April l5-No boats are allowed to
leave here Tor points below Columbus since the
Fort Pillow affair
The attack on Paducah yesterday proved 10
be mere raid for plumber by a couple OF hundred
men, who we're sheled out by the fort and gun
boats. After occupying portion OF the city in
squads for half hour they LETT taking away a
number of horses and considerable plumber. and
leaving hall a dozen killed and wounded. No
one hurt side
Several of the guns captured bv Forrest ut
Fort Pillow were spiked before falling into his
hands. Tie Others were turned upon Gunboat
No !. which. irop exhaustion OF her ammuu-
tio1, having fired three hundred rounds. was CON
pellet TO withdraw Although only tin-clad she
received but slight injury.
Cen Lee arrived and assumed command of
the rebels AT the beginning ct the battle previous
to which Chalmers directed their movements
Forrest with Ihe main rebel force retired after
the fight TO Brownsville, taking with him the
Captured guns
While the steamer Platte Valley was taking
on our wounded under h,g of truce, several
rebel officers (amOng them Chalmers) went on
board and some of officers showed them
great Difference. drinking with them and showing
them other marks OF courtesy Prominent among
those acting Is said TO have been Capt Wood
ruff, OF the 18th Illinois.
Two negro soldiers, wounded at Fort Pillow.
were buried by the rebels but afterwards work ed
themselves out of the grave. and were among
those brought up on the Platte Valley to Mound
City
The officers OF the Platte Valley receive great
credit tor landing ut Fort Pillow at great risk to
take on our wounded, and for their humane tire /
ment OF them on the way up-doing everything
possible TO relieve their sufferngs
Three other negroes were buried alive by the
rebels, making five in all. All were wounded
but one. He was forced TO help dig the DIT, and
vas then thrown into it and covered up by the
rebels
The rebels said to the Federal officers on the
Platte Valley that it their intention to show
no mercy To home made Yankees (meaning the
Southerners serving in the Union army } and
negroes, but genuine Yankees would be treated
"a prisoners OF war.
Of the wounded negro troops but five or six
escaped the massacre, and not one officer of that
command survived
Gen Chalmers said that although il was not
the policy of his Government 10 spare negroes or
their cfhcers. he had done all 10 his power to stop
the carnage. AT the same time, he said, il was
right.
Another officer said our white troops would
have been protected if they had not been found
on duty with negroes
1t WAS evident that The rebels suffered sew ere
~ Col. Reed, commanding a Tennessee regi-
ment. was mortality wounded. Their hospitals
were short distance in the country.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16
senate

Several private bills were adopted.
Mr. Sumner presented petition from AL .2lc
citizens wing for the abolition of slavery.
The Senate. OH motion OF Mr. Sherman, took
up the substitute for the bill prohibiting specu
lation in gold and exchange.
Mr. Sherman explained that the object of this
bill was To prevent gambling in gold
He and Mr. FesSenden favored the gold bill
Mr.. Corwan opposed il.
message was received from the House,
nOuncing its non concurrence in the report OF the
committee of conference dsagreeing vote on
the bill creating territorial government for
Montana. and stating that they had appointed a
new committee, and asking the appointment of =
similar one by the Senate. The Senate refused
To IA 'cept the proposition
After some debate, Mr. Collamer moved to
strike oft the second section forbdding
the purchase or sale OF gold in any case but that
OF ordinary business.
The Senate then adjourned.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16
From Nashville.

NASHVILLE. April Is -Heidquarters are ad-
vised OF a dispatcn from Col Gallup. received at
Lexington. that the rebels in full retreat from
eastern Kentucky The late attacking force near
gainesville Was about one thousand Col Teye
is pushing forward to Mount Sterling, in the d.
rection of Pound Gap. to intercept shem No
fears are entertained of the result Of this incur
sion
Ii is reported that a small number of BENEFITS
ruerrillas have gone from Hardinsvie to Hart.
ford and have robbed the Peoples Bank.
There are rumors of about twenty FIVE guerril-
las within five miles of Shelbyvile
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16

Tbe REESE and Lily.
nrrIr Aruos xOanrsOs
ro.. .n I!IyInag arden.

A rose an Ely IN garden,
Loving blo..omed sce by SIDE;
Thcir dive = beauty proud q. playins.
Their mingled sweetness breathing vide
-Twere hard 10 tell which vas the lovtlier,
The biusbing rose. the lily fair.
Ifata glance you thought fAis purest.
You turn, end 10. the siteeest there.
But 40 u Glanced. one day a maiden,
Like fond Sarcissus bs the brook,
Pas d By and ,sw-her.elf-the lis.
And these rash words her hight ID ought took;
i wonder why the Queen 81 Po~ers
The rose j. ever called in cong,
To me-, II seem. Ia but the lilly
That iiils can with truth belong.
$50 pure It Is. as tbough from Heaven
TIE seed had come thai gave IL birth;
But. al The rose. il needs 40 telling;
Its thOrns proclaim IT. homs-the earth
And on, me;hlBks. its cheek 80 glowing
There rests he iing- Of Eden's crime;
The lily Of loss heaven remind u;
The roses thOrns, Of the sins OF tine
Then. a. the rose heard. DEEPER orimsons
Along her cheek poured cut their tide,
And thus .he thought IN be ally;
Il shall not stand alone n pride
''close to the earth my flushed cheek bending.
No airs shall call is deeper stains;
I'll pale It from the dew drops fasting,
Prom sunlight. and the day-day rains y
Alas we cannot change our talent.
But just improve what God bestows.
Tue rose ne'er bOssoniet to lily;
Twas but tcaheTed. sceHflsss rose
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16
REAPERS AND MOWERS.
THE BUCKEYE
REAPER AND MOWER

1sr 1T Is a TWO WHEELED MACHCNE-THE
i wheels supporting the frame both driving
wheels, and drive the knives together, ndepend-
emily.
ID There are no cogs in the DIR wing wheels
Sd. When ting, cog is in notion; therefore,
in tran porting. there
4th. The kn lever work when the Machine is
ba' ked; a. easy backed empty cart.
5h. The bar is attached TO the frame by
double hinge joint aud allows independent action
either end OF the bar rising without affecting the
oiher
9Th The bar i ea,ily raised TO pass obstruc
tons by Of the lever which always usder the
control OF the operator.
eth. B. The cutter bar il in front of the driving
wheels aud sea- IN rear thus enabling III driver
the oTerat OF the cutter without interfering with his
driving. and avoiding those dreadful accidents which
have Frequently occurred when the directly
IN front Of the cutter bar.
cih. The cutter bar i folded the frame for
transporting making II portable a, a buggy.
9th The wheel or bar the frame prevents
coggng when running Oeer cut grass, and also relieves
tn draft.
lOth. II can be hanged from a Reaper to Mower and
rice fifteen mjnmes
nh. The platform does support either the reel
rak +
18TH. The reel Is supported from the frame Of the
Machine
The raker has comfortable saddle seat over the
frame Of the Machine
18th. II took the = a Mower and a
Combined Machine, the Indiana and Ohio State Fairs
for 1853
18th. 1t will three hundred pounds lighter
than any other Mower or Reaper.
18th. We CHALLENGE TIRE WORLD TO THE
'sBUCKEYE."
more Machines than We have bought as the manu-
acurers have orders for three thousand more Machines
than they can possibly make.
Call and look at the IMP ROvED BUCKEYE, under
Masonic Hall.
DORSEY ANDERSON
aprl3 -d;iI juneI5
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16

for the third. put 100 more or less according to
the amount OF cents greenoack currency TOR which
you propose 70 hud the true value in gold. mutt
ply the second BY the third term. or the third
oy the second term. annexing cyphers. If neces
sary' and divide the product hY the first term; or
take The quotent or ratio OF the 6rst term to the
second. and multiply that quotiens by the given
amount 10 the third term
We give one more example Gold il also quo
ted IN the New York market, to-day, At a y
prem This = expressed decimslly. is 5 OF a
cent We have l7l.5 100 100 {:
5-5O cents in gold Tor the value of the paper
dollar
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-16

NV YokK. April Is.
Cotton dull. and &c lover
Flour for State and Western l5G25c lower
$50 for extra State: market closed heavy
Whisky declined; 81 49,
Wheat. 264c lower: 81 74@l 80 for Chicago
Spring; 81 7y@l.sl for Milwaukee Club, 81 81
al 30 for Winter Red Western Corn. &c low
er al 81 34Gl SO for good to prime. 0ats. 9o6
Gle Barley scarce and firm. Rye firm At 81 81
al 80
Coffee quite 6rm. Sugar firm: l6 for Cuba
IL for Porto Rico, lelIsc for Havana Molasse-
Pork lower; prices. S25 00d25 IS for mess
s25 IS for old s26.5O@ 1850 for new mess
S22 80 for old aud new prime. and $3.50 q
20 81 for prime mess
L,ri Gull and lower AT l414 @151lc
butter lower At 2c(d3 3c
Cheese at l96l9c
Money active At Z per cent Sterling irregu
lar Gold lower. heavy and unsettled; opening
at -, declining to IL. advancing to IS. and clos
ing que; at II