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Tue REV. THOMAS \. FERNLEY closed
his two years ministerial services with the
NJ. i. Church of this place, last Sunday
evening, in farewell discourse, based on
the following words from l Cor: 13, l.
And now abideth faith, hope, charity,
these three; but the greatest of these is
charity. Charity was defined to be Eoge
an unselfsh, kindly, godly love, which
men should bear towards each other, and
especially so with those who are profess
ing Christians. The ideas and senti-
mcnts of the sermon were well conceived,
and delivered with Mr., I. s usual force
and eloquence which, we trust, viii leave
a lasting impression on many of the very
large congregation there assembled.
Mr.. Fcrnley had endeared himself to
many in this place and vicinity and en-
phatically may this be said Of the Sunday
School, which almost invariably received
his earnest and devoted attention. He
carries with him to his new place of abode
many "God bless you"
Mr.. f. is entitled to no ordinary cred
it for the earnestness and zeal with which
he labored in this place-much more, we
fear, than some unappreciative, unchar-
table, selfish souls who measure other
people by their distorted rule, are inclined
to accord to him. But minister's re-
ward is seldom of this world, for the
heart is rarely fully comprehendcd
Mr.. F.s efforts to advance the Mission
airy cause connected with his church, was
attended with marked success. Before the
last two years, the greatest sum ever Civ
en- by the Sunday School in any one year
was, we believe, about S18. Mr.. F.'s
plan vas to make each class of the school
a complete Missionary Society within
itself, which should select some. name
and with some appropriate device send
up the sum given on the day of the ami
versary to the Superintendent, who would
receive and hand it over to the minister.
who would make some suitable remarks
on the device and scripture texts-ma-
king the occasion one of instruction and
rare interest. The first year under this ar
rangement increased the Missionary fund
from $l8 to about S58. While the Sec
ond year just closed, realized S133 5O.-
One class going as high as S35, which is
SIT more than the whole school had ever
given before Mr.. Fernley's plan was in
augurated.
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GTThe Rev. Mr.. CAIN, surprised both his
congregation and our citizens generally, by
announcing from his pulpit, couple Of Sun
days ago, that he was about to sever his rela-
tiOn of pastor over the Presbyterian Church
of this Borough. Nothing could give great
er cause for regret. He has been untiring
in his efforts TO do good, and Judging from
the additions made to his Church. we should
say with acceptance. As pastor he is en-
lnently learned, earnest and eloquent; and
as man, possesses in a rare degree those
elements which GO to draw towards him the
love and good will of the whole community
IN which his lot may be cas-. We therefore
not only express cur regret but the regrets
of all our people, when we say we are sorry
he felt himself impelled TO take this STEP
We learn that he has accepted call to
take charge OF a congregation in Erie
While to the citizens of that place we can
give the assurance that in Mr. Gains acqui-
sition, they will secure learned, earnest,
and eloquent divine, Il kind ncighbor, a geni-
al gentleman and an inficxiLie patriot. We
cannot but regret that their gain Will be
our irreparable loss His farewell sermon
viii be preached on next Sabbath.
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The New York Soldiers to Vote.

The citizens of New York State, at a spe-
cial Election held on Tuesday last, decided
by an overwhelming majority, that her cit
zen soldiers, absent fighting the battles of the
country, should, wherever they may be, be
permitted to vote for State and Municipal
officers at all future elections. This is emf
nently proper and just 1t viii not probably
suit the Copperheads, but that amounts to
nothing in comparison with the great act OF
Justice which this vote of the people of New
York, does to her hard working and hard
fighting soldiers. We hope now that this
result will be followed by a similar one in
our own State next fall. The lock in the
Senate being opened, we hope the work
looking to that end, commenced last year,
will DC finished this year, SO that the people of
Pennsylvania, in October next, may have an
opportunity to do just what the people of n.
York did on Tuesday-give our soldiers the
right to exercise the freeman's privilege of
voting, no matter where the fortune of war
may set them down. Let it not longer be
said TO our shame, that because man vol
unteeIs to perform the patriots highest and
most dangerous duty, he ceases to be fit to
exercise the privileges which are undoubted-
fy his in civil life.
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men. The force picked up on their way
one Of the escaped prisoners, Colonel
Watson, or Watkins, of an Ohio regi-
ment
The troops went into camp few miles
from Fort Magruder on Thursday night,
and yesterday were to move to Williams
burg, for the purpose of procuring forage
and rations, and resisting the command
This raid has been one of the most dar.
ing of the war, aud but for the two fatal
tiles mentioned, would have proved q
complete success.
The men and horses have borne the
hard marching remarkably well, the sad
dies not being removed during the trip
and but little sleep given to the men.
Over FIVE hundred prisoners were tax.
en-, but from the nature of the expedition
it was impossible to bring them in. The
casualties have not yet been ascertained
Col Dahlgren, Major Cook and. Lieut.
Col. Litchield, with about ore hundred
dred and fifty men, are missing. The
latter is known to have been wounded
Too much praise cannot be awarded tt
Col. Dahlgren, nor too much regret fel
at his supposed capture.
Not fully recovered from the loss O
his leg in the charge upon Hagerstown
he volunteered his services to Genera
Fitzpatrick, and was assigned to the mos
important command in the expedition
The greatest CONSERVATION prevailed il
Richmond during the fghting-as wei
it might. The men who have beer
bafled of their prey-thc rebel capital
feel that they would have been glorious
ly successful if the authorities at Wash
;ngton had permitted General Butler t
cooperate with them, and keep picket
T of infantry deploycd down the Peninsula
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T From The Richmond Wing. !
GoRpoNsyILLE. MARCH |, 1864.
Official Dispatch from Gen. Fitzpatrick
WAsHIsGToN, MARCH 5, 1856

WAsHINGToN, MARCH 5, 1864.
The Republican publishes the follow
ing:
We are permitted to publish the fol
lowing despatch, received this morning,
by the President, from Major General
Butler, covering another despatch from
General Fitzpatrick:
Headquarters, Fortress Monroe, March
4.-To tie President: | forward the
annexed account from Gen. Fitzpatrick:
Yorktown, March f. General: Colo
mel Dahlgren was directed to make a re-
cannoissance with five hundred men on
the James river.
He attacked at / o'clock p M., or
Tuesday evening, and drove the enemy
in on Richmond.
The main attack having failed, Colo,
mel Dahlgreu attempted to join me near
the Meadow Bridge.
He and Colonel Cooke we're with the
advance guard. Some fifty men became
separated from his main force, since
which nothing has heen heard from him.
The main force reached me with slight
loss. [ have hopes he may yet come in.
(Signed), j. FITZPATRICK,
Brig. Gen. Com'd. the Expedition
In addition, rebel deserter informed
one of my aids that onc-legged Colonel
and about one hundred men were taken
prisoners.
| shall hear by flag of truce Oh Sunday
night, and will telegraph again.
(SignedD BENZ. +. BUTLER,
Major Gen. Commanding.
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The Literary Adelphi.

number of the above named society met
at the usual place, on Friday evening last,
with the expectation of hearing John B.
Storm, Co. Supt, and John De Young, edi-
tor, lecture. The editor was present, but
as there was an appearance of rain, and the
roads were extremely muddy, the assembly
was principally composed of youths, and not
of parents, to whom his lecture was particu-
larIy directed. For this reason he did not
deliver it, but promised to deliver it in the
future, if desired | have consulted the
principal members, and others, who gave an
assurance of full house, and requested me
to invite the Esq. and ]. B. Storm to meet
with us on Thursday evening, March 18th,
and lecture on the previously selected select
ed subjects
JOHN T. GRIFFIN, Com.
KemmerervIlle, March 8, 1864.
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sJ a traveller stopping at hotel ex-
claimed one morning to waiter, "What
are you about you black rascal? you have
reused me twice from my sleep by telling
me breakfast is ready and now you are
attempting to strip off the bed clothes.-
What do you meant" "Why," replied
Pompey, off you isn't gwine to get up, |
must have de sheet anyhow, cause dey'r
waiting for de table clof."
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ED.

In Stroud township, on the 4th inst. JOIN
w. Treat, aged ] year, month and "a days
Johnny's gone, and much we miss,
We are sad and full of woe;
But the Lord who gave him took him.
1t is better he should go.
Yet he left us very early,
In little grave to sleep;
Falling like the pretty flowers,
But for him he will not weep
In the grave we laid his body,
But his soul is far above,
In that bright and happy country,
Where all is praise and JOY and love.
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0T An officer, who was inspecting his
company one morning, spied one private
whose shirt was sadly begrimed. "Patrick
O'Flynn !" called out the captain "Here
yer honor!" promptly responded Patrick,
with his hand to his cap. "How long do
you wear a shirt !' Numbered the officer
"Twenty-eight inches," was the rejoinder
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Washington. March s. 1861

AT o'clock this afternoon, an officer
leading child by the hand, quietly and
modestly entered the dining room at Will
lard's, and took place at the table. A
gentleman from New-Orleans and his
daughters, recognized him, rose from
their seats and shook hands with him
cordially. In a fash, as by electric COM
munication, the news that General Grant
was in the room spread through the i'm
mense hotel, and the hundreds of guests.
Senators, Representatives, Supreme Court
Judges, women, officers lawyers, and all
the customary househould of Wizards
sprang from their seats and cheered in
the most tremendous manner, and crowd
ed around the blushing and confused OBJ
ject of this sudden ovation, and over
whelmed him with their admiring inter-
est. When his meal was concluded and
he left the room, it was but fall into
another scene of enthusiastic love that
awaited him from a great crowd in the
lower hall. His retreat from this supe-
rior force up the stair case and to his
room was characterized by most unsol-
dierly blushing. The reception of Gen
Grant at the Presidents levee in the G.
vening was moro furious than any scene
that ever transpired in the East Room
He was literally lifted up for while,
and in obedience to a demand and to Il
necessity, so great was the desire to have
a fair look at him, he was obliged to-
mount a sofa, under the auspicious of Sec
retary Seward, who preceded him to that
elevation. There has never been such
coattearing, buttOn-bursting jam in the
White House as this soldier has occa-
stoned. The cheering and waving of
handkerchiels was in the customary fury
Of Americans over popular fayorites.
RECEPTION OF GEN. GRANT.
About quarter to ten tonight Gen
Grant, accompanied by several military
friends, visited the White House, the
President at the time holding his pablo
reception. He came in uDanpganced,
and was evidently embarrassed The
President being made aware Of his pres
/
ence, approached aud shook him by the
hand The meeting was mutually cor
dial
| The Secretary oe State accompanied
the General to the East Boom, and Oh
entering it the entire crowded assembly
gave him repeated cheers. and there was
a general rush to shake him by the hand
No reception could have been more cor
dial. The Secretary of War was sent for,
and other prominent officers soon after
reached the White House.
Arrangements we're made to serenado
Gen. Grant, but he had not returned to
his hotel at halfpast twelve o'clock
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Che 1effersonian,
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1854.

To the list of names of the colored
troops, from this borough who were woun-
ded during the recent bloody battle IN
Florida, we have now to add those of Mo-
ses Washington and Thomas Carver, both
of whom were severely, but not danger
ously wounded. The boys all belonged
to the 9Th Reg. U. S. colored troops.
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psS- lat. Gen. Grant, reached Washing
ton on Tuesday evening, and met with a
most hearty reception from the Presi-
dent, but his reception could not have
been more cordial. The following mott.
ces of his reception viii prove interest
ing.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
FIRST GUN IN 1864.

Tee election for State officers in New
Hampshire, took place on Tuesday The
Republican Governor is elected by about
5000 majority; and 8 out of the II Sena-
tors, and Il majority of the Reprea afnta-
tives chosen, are of the same compile Jon.
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ternoon. 1t is reported that detach-
ment from this column went to the river
at Mannakin's Ferry.
1T was believed they went there with
the intention of crossing, if practicable,
and coming over on the south side
Whether they succeeded or not we have
not learned. Some of the privates ex-
pressed regret at the burning of houses,
but said they acted under orders.
A negro belonging to Standard was
captured, and after being with them all
day, feigned sickness, aud being sent OFT
under guard, three of our pickets gal
loped. up and captured the Yankees, and
released the negro.
About three o'clock p NJ. yesterday,
the enemy advanced toward the city by
the western or river road, evidently the
same force that went to Goochland.-
They formed into line of battle not far
above the city, and from the brisk firing
of musketry heard in that direction a
bout dusk, it is supposed a tight oc-
Cured
The enemy were afterwards reported
to have been rcpulsed. A number OF
prisoners were brought in about eight o :
clock last night Up to a late hour OF
writing this, we learned no particulars
The body of raiders is under command OF
Gen. Fitzpatrick: celebrated in connection
with the raid of last spring, passing over
very much the identical route. Besides
the general destruction of property, one
of the principal objects of the raid was
evidently the release of the prisoners in
this city, but the plan miscarried by the
treachery or Ignorance of the negro
guide. 1t is not to be supposed that it
would have been successful had it been
otherwise
From The Richmond Hhig.
GoRDoNsyILLE, MARCH l, 1864.
The raiders are falling back from,
Charlottesville over the road they came
They burned Burstly's -four mill, six
miles from Charlottesville, yesterday.
The column of the enemy which went
to Frederick's Hall captured at that point
!, Colonel FL. p. Jones, Captains Dermont
CARRIER, CLANCY, Page, Watson, and two
: Lieutenants. They did us very little
damage at Frederick's Hall. Rain is
+ still falling.
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p1r Eleven thousand Ohio veterans
have re-enlisted.
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hP Thirty-six Indiana regiments have
re-enlisted as veterans.
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IL General Grant has par
twenty-seven battles.

Ifyou want fresh OYsT
GER, call at KAUI
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Kemmerervllle, March 8, 1864.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-08-25

Mr. Garrison, the Editor Of the Lberaor (formerly
an sbotionst paper but making aboltonism second
AIRY o the support Of the Administration argues as fol-
lows az ain the expedency Of conerrng the right of su
fsgs by Presidential mandate emancpsted slaves at
the South. He says
If the freed blacks admitted to the polls by Pre-
sdenta fat do not see any permanent advantage
to be secured by it, for submitted TO necessity at the
outset the State organized and LETT to man
age it's own affairs the white population with their supe
or intelligence wealth, and power, would urquesonaby
alter the franchise in accordance with their preiudces
and exclude those thus summary brought to the polls"
If Mr. Lincoln should to revoke the procla,
nation Of freedom called might expect see Mr.
Garrison advocating the propre'y and wisdom OF such
step this wise eft the blacks declared free By
residential fat do not any permanent advantaQ,
likely to be secured by it for submitted to az necesst,
at the outset, the Stat, anc
left to manage it's affairs the white population will
their superior intelligence wealth. and power would I'M
questonsby alter the Of the freedmen in accord
with their preudces and remand to slavery those
thus summsrly brought into condition Of nominal lib
erty"
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AN ELECTORAL hxPEpIENT.

The New York Tribune suggests the following expedi.
ent BY which Republicans dissatisfied with the candidacy
Of Mr. Lincoln may give, with the least risk full expres
sion to their feelings. 1t says:
MANY have declared themselves dissatisfied with Mr.
Lincoln, and inclined 10 select new cand date to which
end Convention has been suggested, meet at Buffalo,
the 22d Of September. But
to brave certain defeats and this neither party can Al
ford. Let those Unloniss who slke Mr. Jiooon hold
their Convention let them name their candidates; but
let there be bat enc electoral ticket on our side aud let
the people severaly their choice for Presidents
let the choice Of majority be respected by all the
chosen by the Union party. Thus may differ az to
without scattering votes ard throwing away the
election and thus each party may concede to the people
what they have never yet enoyedthe high privilege Of
freely choosing President and Vice President of the
United States"
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ANOTHER SPEECH BY PRESIDENT LINCOLN

From hs Republican Of august 23d
The time of the 166ih regiment Ohio hundred-day
men having expired they yesterday afternoon paid their
respects to the President, who made them speech in
front Of the Executive Mansion. The PRESIDENT ad-
dressed them briefly, saying;
i suppose you going home to your families and
friends For the service you have done this great strug
gle, in which all engaged present you my
hanks, for myself and the country almost always feel
inclined when happen TO say thing to soldiers to
impress upon them, few brief remarks the importance
of in this contest 1t is not merely for day
but Tor all time to come, that should perpetuate for
childrens children this great aud government
which we have enjoyed all our lives. beg you to re-
member this not merely for my sake, but for yours.
happen, temporarily, to occupy this White House.
viug witness that of your children may look come
here fathers child has 1t is 10 order that of
you may have through this free government which we
have erj yed open field aud fair chance for our in
duslry, enterprise, aud intelligence-hat you may all
have equal privileges in the Of life with all its desir
able human aprationst is for this struggle should
be maintained that we may not lose brthgbt Not
only f,r but for two three years. the nation is
worth fighting for, TO secure such inestmsble jewell
The President having concluded the soldiers gave him
three cheers.
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A SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT.
From The Republican Of august 18Th.


About hapas o'clock this afternoon the 164th Ohio
regiment of hundred days men, whose term of service
has expired paid their respects to the President 10 from
OF the Executive Mansion. The regiment drawn uI
10 solid body by their commander, Col j. O. Lee wheI
the President mounted the stone parapet and stood behind
the iron balustrade with the Colonel upon his left The
regiment presented arms and after flourish by the band
Col Lee said, The President of the United States fs
low solders" Tho band played strain of Hail to the
Chief" the soldiers grounded arms aud the Commander
nChie addressed them short bat earnest and appro
pirate speech. He said:
Soldiers You are about to return to your homes and
your friends after having, learn perfo in camp
comparatively short term of duty iu this great contest
am greatly obliged to you aud to all who have
ward at the call of the country
wish it might be generally and universally under
stood what the country ia engaged in. We have
all will agree free Government, where every has
right to be equal with every other Ia this great
struggle this form OF and every form of human
rights Is endangered il enemies succeed. There is
involved in this contest than is realized by every
There is involved in this struggle the question whether
your children and my children shall enjoy the privileges
we have enjoyed.
say this in order to impress upon you if you not
already so impressed that small matter shou divert
from our great purpose There may be inequalities
in the practical application of system 1t is fair that
each man shall pay in exact proportion the value
Of his property; but if we should wait before collecting
tax to adjust the taxes upon each proport
with every other man. should collect any tax at
all There may be mistakes made sometimes; things may
be done wrong while the officers of the Government do all
they can to prevent mistakes but beg of you, citizens
OF this great Republic not to let your minds be carried off
from the great work have before US.
This struggle too large for you to be diverted from it
by any small matter. When you return to your homes,
up to the height of generation of men worthy of
free Government and will carry the great work we
have commenced. return to you my sincere thanks sol
ders for the honor you have done this afternoon
Three cheers given for the President and he was
sauted by the regiment after which the march taken
up for the railroad depot.
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forward herewith the reports Of the Surgeons of these
vessels giving the of the killed and wounded and
the character OF the wounds
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ID. g. FARRAGUT Rear Admiral,
Comd'g. w. G. Squadron.
Hon GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary of the Navy
Separate reports from each vessel named in the above
list and embracing the Of all the killed and wounded
board of each, have been transmitted to the Depart
ment by Admiral Fsrraqut.