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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Another Account.

WASHINGTON, May 12--Dispatches from
the Army of the Potomac, dated Wilderness
battle field, May 11th, say that probably
the most desperate fighting of the past sew
en- terrible days took place Tuesday. Be-
llevihg the enemy to have sent greater
part OF his troops to Richmond, an advance
along the entire line was determined on at
an early hour. The I'd corps, having the
right of the line, had crossed the Pc the
evening previous, and met with but slight
opposition. In the morning the position of
the enemy was found to be i the shape of
horse shoe, and on HancOck's troops adj
vancing to the attack, they were compelled
to fall back. An attempt to break their
center was then ordered, and part OF Han
cocks men were sent to support Warren in
the movement.
Our right was also advanced, and the
move was begun in the afternoon. The
enemy were driven into their entrench-
ments In gallant style, and Uptons' brigade
OF wright 9th corps got in the rifle pits and
captured twelve guns and about one thou
sand prisoners. Not being supported by
other portions of the line who were unable
to gain the line of works in their front, this
brigade was forced toevacuate its advanced
position, leaving their captured guns after
spiking them, but bringing off all the pris-
Oners.
The enemy suffered heavy losses during
the fight, our shells falling into their works
and our infantry delivering their fire with
remarkable precision. General Rice was
wounded i'm the thigh early in the engage
ment and died after his leg had been am
putated. Gen. Stevenson Is also reported
killed. He commanded a brigade in Burn
sides corps.
Our losses were very heavy. Gen. Glib
bons' division has lost altogether over q
thousand men. Gen. Robinsons division,
after losing both its general officers and
about twenty-five hundred men, had no
General to command it, and it has been
broken up and distributed among other di-
visions of the 9Th corps. No division of the
army fought better than this one. About six
o'clock p. NJ, a report was brought to Gen.
Meade that flank movement was being
made on our right, and the headquarters
being in that direction they packed up and
moved towards the center in rather q
hasty manner. The report turned out to
be false. At one o'clock OH Tuesday fire
ragged between the two armies at point in
the line. A large number of wounded of
both parties were lying on the spot. Our
men in attempting to get their comrades off
the field were fired on by the rebel skirmsh-
ers and driven off, and the poor sufferers
had to be left to perish in the flames.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

MORALS OF WAsHINGToN.-It is sad, a
shocking picture of life in Washington
which our correspondents are giving us. A
bureau of the Treasury Department made a
house of seduction and prostitution. The
necessities of poor and pretty women made
the means of their debauchery by high
Government officials. Members Of Congress
putting their mistresses into clerkships in
the departments. An honorable Senator
knocked down in the street by woman
whom he had outraged. Whisky drinking
dd Rbitun,. The Government cheated in
contracts and openly robbed by its em-
ployees. Writes our-most careful cores
pondent--a long resident of the Capital
'.Washington was never quite so villainous-
ly corrupt as at the present time. In the
palmy days of Southern rule, OF slavery,
there was not half the corruption there Is
now" We donot doubt this Is strictly true;
and we repeat, 1t is a sad, shocking picture.
Springfield Republic.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Heavy Fighting - Gen. Warren
Reported Killed.

WASHINGTON, May 1l.-Accounts from
the Army of the Potomac concur that there
was heavy fighting yesterday, and about
five o'clock in the afternoon an attack was
made upon the rebel batteries. 1t is stated
that after the assault had commenced some
time, it was found that the rebel batteries
could not be carried without, probably, a
great sacrifice of life, and the effort for a
time was abandoned.
1t is reported here this morning that Gen.
Warren was wounded yesterday, ana died
on the way to Fredericksburgh. The ru-
NOR is repeated tonight, and generally be-
lieved.
The fighting yesterday afternoon is said
to have been very severe, as the heavy
artillery was brought into action on both
sides. The result so far as known this
morning, was to our advantage. The rebels
attempted to get on the rear portion of our
army to obtain supplies, but were driven
off with loss. The fighting was resumed
TODAY,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

ITALIAN NATIoNALITY.-Victor Emman-
uel has had an apoplectic stroke. Then
comes the question. What is to become of
Italy, if he should die? His eldest son,
Prince Humbert, heir to the crown, is sim
ply an amiable young man, who wants ten
months ofbeing twenty-one years old, who
drives charmingly, rides spiritedly, hunts
gallantly, flirts delightfully."-, shoots wonder
fully, smiles winningly, dresses becoming
ly, and is very popular on account of his
good looks, friendly manners, and ardent
amiability. How far these qualifications
ire, may serve him, as King of Italy, when
ever his turn comes, remains to be tried and
seen. But it is easy to see that, should It
ally lose Victor Emmanuel. her chief hope
of continued nationality may be looked for
in the friendship and support of the En-
peror of the French.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
SUPERIOR ARTICLE.
Notice to Contractors

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WoRKs,(
! COLUMBUS, o., April 30, 1854.
CEALED PROPOSALS. WILL BE RE.
y CEIvED by mail at the city of Columbus, in
dorsed Proposals. for Kirkersville or South Fork
Feeder" until Wednesday, June j. 1864, for exc
outing the following work: $3.50
i 1st. Constructing new channel for the Feeder,
south Of the National Road, near the town of Kirk
ersylle for distance Of about three-fourths Of O
mile; estimated amount Of work, 5000 cubic yards.
II I'd. Widening, deepening and cleaning out the re-
mainder OF the Feeder, from the dam near Kirkers-
vile TO the Licking Summit Reservoir estimated
amount Of work, Is 900 cubic yards.
(, Sd. Excavating ditch about two and one fourth
miles in length, across Bloody Run Swamp, from
the Feeder to the South Fork of Licking Creek;
estimated amount Of work, 1000 cubic Yards.
4th. Making certain repairs TO the Feeder Dam
above kirkersville which cannot be exactly describ-
5th. Constructing an Aqueduct TWENTY-FIVE feet
et6. Constructing new Buikhead near the lower
end Of the new portion Of the Feeder.
Of the new Bulkhead.
Bids for the earthyork must be by the cubic yard.
The grubbing to be bid for in gross. ~,
Plans and specifications will be for exhibition al
the Office Of George b. Smythe Esq. in Newark, on
end after Monday, May 70. ~ l.'s - s4sFl1
The work will be awarded In the rotunda Of the
Safe House, in tho city Of Columbus. on Friday,
'' ,i%na@ G@ksEy.N. LEWIS,
4 aprilso-dtji Resident Engineer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
New York NIarket-.May Ie.

C0TT0N-More active and lc higher at e58esc
for midding uplands and CSC for low mddling.
FLOUR-Siate and western moderate. apd active
prices without decided change. Sales at 90 es@T 10
for extra State, 81 35G7 so for extra Round Hoop
OHIO and 81 5O9s IS for trade brands, the market
closing quiet.
WHISKY-Quist and unsettled at 81 2lal "a for
State and 81 25 for western.
WHEAT-la2o higher, and better export de-
mand. Sales at 81 IS for Chicago spring. 81 $50
! so for amber.
CORN-Firm, with only limited supply. Old
mixed western 81 AZ.
OATS-Firmer at s7ass,4c in cash. and sOc in Gov
ernment certificates.
PETR0LEUM-Firm Crude s7assKc. Refined
in bond 57a5s.
WOOL-Quiet. .- ....
P0Rk-Opened a little more firm and closed quiz
OF ut about yesterdays prices Sales at $26 5oa2f %
for mess, See 25a2e 37I6 for old do and s2s ls1la
% 7* for do closing at s23 oOa94 rs for old and
new prime, and $27 81 1ka27 so for prime mess.
CUT MEATS-Quiet and nominally unchanged.
BACON SIDES-Qniet,
LARD-Qu and without material change at
l3Sal4 the latter extrems for choice kettle rem
dered; Sale Of SO bbls May sellers option at IlAe.
for State.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
From the Red River-The Rebels
at Work.

CAIRO, May 1.-THE dispatch boat Gen.
Lyon, from below, reports that on the 9Th,
the transports City Belle, Emma and War;
ner, in passinga a battery twelve miles be-
low Alexandria, were fired upon and de-
stroyed. The gunboat Signal was also de-
stroyed by the battery, and the gunboat
Covington was set on fire to prevent her
falling into the hands of the rebels. This
battery is composed of the guns captured
from Banks.
Banks remains at Alexandria, and is
strong enough to resist any attack made
upon him. During the fight above Alex
andria, where the gunboat Juliet was de-
stroyed, the Cricket, Admiral Porter's boat,
suffered severely; both engineers were kill
ed, and many of the crew wounded.
Forrest Chalmers, Roddy and Lee are
said to be at Tupello, where they were to
have grand review on Saturday last.
An escaped Federal cavalry officer reports
Federal success at Jackson and Bolivar,
Tenn.
The steamer Commercial has arrived at
Memphis from Little Rock. Steele's forces
were actively engaged fortifying the town.
All quiet on the Arkansas river. The reb-
ell cavalry had gone in the direction of Fort
Smith. 1t was rumored that they had
taken Dardanelles, small town below Fort
Smith. 1t is said the rebels did not carry
out the system of the slaughtering of col
Ored troops at the battle OF Sabine river,
but took many of the wounded and dressed
their wounds, and sent a flag of truce to
Steele for their exchange. The reason as
signed for this is that the negroes during
the whole of Steele's campaign, took no
pri oners. A rebel force is said to be in the
immediate vicinity of Pine Bluff.
CAIRO, May 1.-THE Silver Moon, from
Memphis. for Cincinnati, passed up last
night.
Gen. Candy and staff arrived this MORN
ing en-route to his command.
1t is reported the rebels boarded the
steamer Emma on Red river and forced the
crew into the hold and then set fire to the
boat. The report is not vouched for.
On Saturday night small band of guer-
rillas passed between the camp and picket
post of the expedition sent out by General
Prince from Columbus, Kentucky, under
Colonel Moore, encamped near Mayfield,
and captured the entire pickets, without our
forces seeing them.
Memphis advices from Vicksburg state
that an expedition left there for Yazoo City.
Ross and Adams were at Yazoo City with
large force, and an engagement was antici-
pated. Forrest has passed south. Sturgis
was unable to come up with him.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

UNDER WHICH KING.-The pundit of an
evening paper who discovered that the Al
my Regulations and not the laws were tie
governing power in Columbus, has aban-
doned his elucidation of legal mysteries
and gone into the more congenial business
of throwing the filth with which he is Of
fensive upon better people in the hope OF
communicating them. That will do for him.
The Journal threatens us with its heavy
guns, and what the evening scullion left
obscure, the morning wiseacre will clear up
on the subject of governing Columbus by
Army Regulations. Dreadful disclosures
may be expected.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

A NEW GAMBLING GAME.-A new conf
dence dodge known as the "mallet game
is now being practised. The device con-
sists of finely made and highly orna-
mented calker's mallet, the handle of which
upon being unscrewed, permits of the escape
ofa five cent piece. Confidence man No. ]
steps on the coin as it falls out and tells No.
that there was Eve cents in the mallet. No.
. admits that there "was," but believes that
1t still remains In, having, framed an excuse
for not noticing the dropping of the coin.
A bet Is proposed, whereupon the ''spotted"
duced to bet that the five cent piece Is not
inside the mallet, he having been curious
observer OF the little scene. The bet being
made, peculiar shake induces a second
half dime to make its appearance and the
betting gentleman is taught to understand
the "mailet game."g ,srig fsa,sy pD .r5F
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
FROM SHERMAN'S COMMAND.
He Drives Johnson's Army
REBELS AT WORK ON REDRIvER
DESTRUCTION OF GUNBOATS AND STEAMERS.
Lee Asks for a Cessation of
Hostilities.
Another Battle ON Wednesday-A
Whole Rebel Brigade Captured.

IPOsts SpeciaI.I
WASHINGTON, May IA dispatch lust
received from the army, dated late yester-
day, states that Grant has won another vic
tory. Lees whole left is crushed, and we
have captured whole rebel brigade
Burnside chased Ewell over three miles.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-An order was
given for another advance yesterday morn
ing. At o'clock A. NJ, when our inform
ant left, our center and right were heavily
engaged with the rebels. The 9th corps
was then on the march. Our losses are
represented to be very heavy, but every
thing looks hopeful. Prominent officers
say that we shall soon see the end.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

DELIVERED TO MILITARY AUTHoRITIEs.-
The person at whose instance Windsor
Shoemaker, the notorious thief was arrest
ed, refusing to appear against him, he was
handed over to the military authorities as
deserter. He has deserted from several
different regiments, and the military au-
thorities were anxious to secure him. He
also boasts of having enlisted no less than
dozen times during the war. He is now
in close confinement awaiting trial by court
martial. .-....
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Four Hundred Pieces of Artillery
Engaged on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON. May r. The Worlds
special says Grant massed four hundred
pieces of artillery against Lees position at
Spottsylvania Court House on Tuesday, and
fired for two hours. When the assault was
finally ordered the advancing column met
with but feeble resistance. Lees line did
not waver until just before the close of the
battle-then it fell back and we gained COLI
siderable ground.
The corrt spondence from Gen. Buffers
army contains nothing later of that Gen
erals operations than was announced in his
dispatch.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
THE CITY.


FRANKLIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SocI-
ETY.-At the annual meeting of the Frank
lin County Agricultural Society, held at the
fair grounds, the following gentlemen were
elected officers for the ensuing year:
President-Jared Forsman.
Vice Presidential. Seymour.
Treasurer. NJ. Pugh.
Secretary-C. s. Glenn.
.lf MANAGERS.
Hamilton and Jackson-G. w, Williams.
Madison-C. Pontius.
Mitilin and Truro-A.J j. Powell.
Clinton, Perry, Brown, Norwich and
Washington-E. A. Fuller.
Jefferson and Plain--David Taylor, Jr.
Blendon and Sharon-D. L. Holton.
Prairie, Pleasant and Franklin-J. o. b.
Renick.
Montgomery and City,. Vesey, A. G..
Hantord and A. B. Buttles.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Beauregard at Petersburg.

BERMUDA HUNDRED, VA, May 10.-Noth-
Ing definite has yet been accomplished by
our forces In theway Of captures, but every
thing looks favorable.
. Beauregard, with about twenty-five thou
sand men, is in Petersburg, and we have all
the railroads cut leading to that city, and
forc,.s enough to keep Beauregard there un-
til ho surrenders. We shall, It is reported,
soon commence a siege of the place.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

New YORK, May 12-1O:l5 P. M.-The
Herald extra just issued has the following:
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Very importrnt
news has just been received. The result of
the last great battle is the defeat of the
rebels and the retreat of Lee. 1000 pris-
oners and twelve cannon have Just been
captured. 1t will not take Grant all sum-
mer to finish this fight at this rate.
LATER.-Up this writing we have no con-
firmation of the above mentioned; but the
fact that such report was current in
Fredericksburg yesterday, shows the bouy-
ant feeling there in regard to our position.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN. - Daniel
Wright, aged seventy-three years, died at
his residence near Dublin OH Wednesday
morning, after brief illness, Mr.. Wright
was the father Of Jas. L. Wright, attorney,
of this city. He was well known and gen.
orally esteemed in this county as an intelli-
gent influential citizen, and his death, even
at the ripe old age at which it occurred, is
sincerely mOurned by host of friends.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Wounded i'm Washington.

WASHINGTON, May 1l.-During the last
twenty-four hours, about seven thousand
men from the Army of the Potomac,
wounded in the battles of Thursday and
Friday, have arrived here. Comparatively
few Of them are suffering severely from in
juries, and many will soon be able to return
to the army,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

New YoRK, May 12.--Thes Tribune's
special of the 18th, says Burnside advanced
to Spottsylvania that morning, driving
Hills corps before him, and now holds the
place. Dale's rebel brigade, 2400 strong,
was captured by charge of the Vermont
brigade Tuesday night, bat nearly half es-i
capped.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Financial.

CHICAGO, May 12-The bankers of this
city held meeting last night and resolved
that on and after Monday next to adopt
greenbacks as their standard currency. Ac-
ton has been taken in many places In the
interior. ~, ~ rr-,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
From Tunnel Hin.

TUNNEL HILL, GA, May 11.-After three
days heavy skirmishing, in which all the
corps participated, the enemy were driven
back to Rocky Ridge and Buzzard Roost
mountain, from which we are fast expell-
ing them. Everything is going on in a
most satisfactory way. y @.l8
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Buffalo prnrket-.yInv 20.

FLOUR-Dull and stock light. Sales double ex-
tra Indiana at s1 50as SO and southern at 81 rs.
WHEAT-Dull. Fine red winter 81 90 No. 1
Milwaukee 81 34h: No. Chicaeo spring Sl 80 No.
Milwaukee club 81 20, closing frmer
CORNIFirmer and shade better. No. now
81 l6 old 81 IS. '
WHISKY-Quiet. and held at 81 I7aI IS
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

For THE FRONT IN EARNEsT.-It was
rumored on the street yesterday that the
133d regiment National Guards, Col. Innis,
now at Parkersburg, had received orders
to join the Army of the Potomac. We
could not learn where the rumor came
from.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

PERSONAL INTELLIGENoE.-Major General
w. s. Rosecrans was in the city few hours
yesterday, arriving in the morning and de-
parting on the afternoon train.
John Ellsler, the popular theatre man
ager, is among the drafted men in Cleve-
land
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

CoNvENTloN.-The Republicans met in
the different wards of the city last evening
to elect delegates to the County Conven-
ton, which is to elect delegates to the Abo-
lition State Convention, to be held in this
city on the 25th of May.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
snecuIation. About sIegeI.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-It was believed
in the army that Siegel having made
forced marches, had destroyed Lees railroad
connections with Lynchburg, and that
Sheridan had done the same to his commu-
nications with Richmond.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
New York stock Market..May Ie.

Stocks steady. New YorkCentral lslX; Erie ITO:
Huds 1876 Harlem 23l; Reading 1870 Northern
Central l37a; Michigan Southern 9354 illinois Csn-
tla scrip l25; Cleveland Pittsbufg l0s1S Galena
Chicagt Ilal Cleveland q Tolddo las; Chi ago 4
Rick Island ILL., pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chica-
60 ITO; Chicago a Northwestern 5S1.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

MLrTARY.-Several regiments of Nation
al Guards received their arms at the arsenal
and marched through the city yesterday.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

NEw YoRK, May l2.-The Worlds special
has rumor from Washington that the 10th
and 18th army corps, OIL the bank Of the
James are to be sent around to reinforce
the Army OF the Potomac from the north.
That they comprise too small an army to
capture Richmond and are too numerous to
permit their being kept out of the field. y
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

Mr.. JOHN P. CoLCoRD, for forty-four
years the Treasurer of the Philadelphia
Typographical Society, has resigned his
place on account of sickness and the loss of
eye-sight. .,..e
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Chicago Market..May ~.

FL0UR-Quiet.
81 ls1s for No. 2.
C0RN-Frrm and active.
OATS-Quiet at 6Sa6Sh.
HIGHWINES-Dull. 'E
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

New York Money Market-.May I2.
Money more active at 6a7 per cent.
Sterling exchange scarcely so firm at l09xal0ez.
Gold firm opening OF rs. decling to 73. and Clog
ing firm at 74Ta75.
Government stocks firm. u s. e's 81 coupons
ll4a1l41S; 520's coupons l05zalO614: 1905 October
and April, ll0Kall0X.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

BosToN, May l2.--The draft commenced
here and in some Of the adjoining towns to-
day, and Is submitted to in a peaceful man-
ner.. Additional surgeons left this city for
Virginia to-day. aelosEll =. ".
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

HooPs.-Attentio is directed to the hoop
skirt establishment of Red & Kohn, advel-
tised in another column. ,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

Baltimore Market-.May I2.
FL0UR-Dull and heavy. Ohio oxtra 81 13Ka
WHEAT-Dull. Western red 81 TsaI 50.
CORN-Steady at 81 27a1 %.
WHISKY-Dul and nominal at 81 26.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

TIE last project 10 bring down the price
Of gold suggested by the Washington Union
League, is to hang the brokers of Wall
street. fsaesaff ss sls'ff.sare ypfWfH #ffFff
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13

PHILADELPHIA, May IL The family Of
Gen. Joshua j. Owens have received intel
ligence of his death while at the head ofhis
brigade.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-05-13
Philndelphia Mnrket-Mav 70.

FL0UR-Dull at ~ 81 for extra family.
WHEAT-Dull and dropping. Red $l 70a2 90.
CORN-Declined. Yellow 81 %. y
PETROLEUM-Firmer Sales of 1000 bbls re-
fined in bond at Sc a Csc.
WHISKY-$l 25al 70. fs ~