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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-04-09
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JAMES H. DONALDsON,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
Desirable Residence for Sale.
I OFFER for sale the residence Of NJ Jacksoo, on
| Jefferson street, third door south Of Finh. The
lot is one hundred and fourteen feet from On the
premises is "a fine thee.story brick dwelling house,
containing fourteen rooms fine garden and stable
Also, n double frame house. This Is one of the mos
desrabled pieces Of property in Dayton, and will lee
sold cheap IL an early application is made to
JAMES +. DONALDSON. Real Estate Agent,
maldlm No. 20 Main street, second story
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GEN. BUFFERS DEPARTMENT.
Desperate Fight ut smithheId. Va.

Desperate Fight 1t smithheId, Va.
FORTRESS AoSRoR, Feb. 2, 1864
General Butler has just received the following official
reports
On the 3lst OF January an expedition went up James
river and Pagan creek 70 smithaeld join expedition
up the Chucktuk, under General Graham to destroy
provisions, supplies, signal station and smuggling depot
The expedition landed at smithhed consisting OF nine
~ men and one nowitzer, under Captain Lee,
to march to Chuckituk When i've miles be-
yond smithdeld they encountered q rebel force
two hundred strong, with two pieces OF artillery,
routing them; but receiving false information OF q
heavy force between them and Cuckituk returned to
smitheld and for the armed transport Smith Briggs,
which owing TO fog, did not arrive till hapast twelve
On Monday the enemy, fy hundred strong with four
pieces OF artillery attacked Captain Lee daylight In
Smithfeld, entrenched.
They held out against several furious attacks and
charges from the enemy until the Smith Briggs arrived
The enemy repused In each attack with heavy loss
They three flags OF truce demanding surrender all
Of which Capt. Lee refused.
On the arrival OF the smith Briggs they retreaed on
board, when the enemy opened heavy FIRE OF artillery
upon them The chief engineer wounded, and the
second engineer is missing. This prevented the boat
from working or and finally ball struck her boiler and
she disabled
Captain Loe and portion Of his escaped by swim
ming the river The others captured. among
them Capt +. A. Rowe, who was wounded.
our loss in killed, wounded and missing eighty.
The enemys loss in killed and wounded hundred
and fty heavier owing to their superior numbers and
making the attack.
soon after the capture OF the Smith Briggs she
blown up with tremendous explosion.
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Tns neyrs pc per Despatch.

HsApouARrEa. ARMY or PoroxAc, Feb. 2, 1864.
,hero ia no Official confirmation OF reported fight
the south side OF the Rapdsn with large body OF de-
,er,ers last week II Is nevertheless known that feel
ina amounting almost mutny pervades several regi
meu,s in General Lees army aud Is not improbable
that the arng heard was caused by preventing OF
them from escaping.
The enemys picKets are frequently changed. On one
occason cavalry was substituted for advanced posts and
uwo lines Of infantry piske.s posted in their
Frsauent changes OF position Of Of Lees camps
noted probably by substituting well known, faithful
rszimeuts. Tor those disarected. near the front.
Reports concerning the scarcity Of food In Legs army
are confirmed Only quarter Of pound Of pork Ia
allowed each man per day. small quantity o. dour In
addition constitutes the ration Tea, sugar and coffee
myths 10 the service.
Accoaaff6 ~ prisoners and refugees that the
pss COY Snmeut has not distributed any tihns since
our movement Mine Some Of the Georgantroops
have received small supply Of clothing from thssstae
Blankets with them getting scarce and command
heavy premium.
Intercepted letters from rebel ladies show that OF ns
three thousand cavalry sent into the valley during ~.
recent cold weather, not ave hundred nad
MANY were frozen to death others frostben aoa
sought refuge 10 the farm houses and villages 1
movement Was total failure At last accounts hAry
force was restiog Middle river, near houns
| having abandoned the enterprise. - ,.r hov,es
belonging principally TO the sixth virginia csSny were
sant TO headquarters from the cavs'y ~ rho,r,on
captured the Blue Ridge 70 ,pe sS, souo,on
essrtera continue 10 arrive from the 'front.' Iney 70
mort great scarcity OF provisions forage and co,hing
aud also that atge numbers ae ,a ~, s'vy' W
portunity 10 avali themselves y Wy ~ '''
Prize ISs rare, a., II tse elypi.- @tae> .~aa---s
IL .arlv Nfaa
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$500, 100000 Wanted for the
Support of the Army.
Necessity for Thoroughly Overhauling
the Navy Department.
The Senate Sliding Scale Whis-
key Tax.
aeneral Grant to be the Democratic Nominee
for the Presidency,
g.. &C.. -.

WASHINGTON, Feb, 2, 1864.
EHD RKPo RrED REBEL nJvAsION-THB DESIGNS OF
THE ENEMY.
The attempt TO create panic to-day, by dispatches
IRON Harrisburg announcing that the rebel Imboden
advancing through Maryland towards Pennsylvania,
unavang The canard Ia attributed TO the parties
VINO concocted the story Of the readiness Of all the rebel
scals Richmond to avail themselves OF the Presidents
amnesty proclamation strue however, that the rebels
considerable force 10 the Shenandoah valley but
tnsr movements accurately known, and the military
asthorities have received timely warn ing.
suspected that this movement is intended 70
smother int different direction. Reliable advces
ho0 Richmond show that the JEFF. Davis concern is
stSaining every effort 70 make formidable demonstra
t by superior strategy in the opening the spring
campaign TO achieve victory Of armies In
Tie ned with the last hope Of thus aordng the EN-
psror Of France pretext for Intervention.
MRORTANr FINANCIAL PROPORTIONS.
The suggestions recently made in the columns OF the
RAID regard to the necessity Of raising by taxation
four I'VE hundred millions Of dollars deray the ord.
nary expenses Of the government, the interest the
public debt, portion OF the extraordinary expenses
during the war; provide liberal sinking fund for
~ payment Of the national liabilities thus maintaining
Ne credit Of the government ut premium, notwth.
Standing The immense outlay attending the tor tho
suppression Of the rebellion, were to-day embodied In
sssouton introduced by hon. Freeman Clarke directing
tAs Committee OF Ways and Means 70 inquire into the
ssssiy for and the best mode Of raising such revenue
end suggesting the restriction Of bank circulation both
State and NATIONAL 70 three hundred millions OF dollars
THE ARMY APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
ne bill reported to-day by Mr. Stevens for the support
q the for the ending June, 1865, appoprates
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ing her machinery constantly, and stripped Of Armament

ing her machinery oOnetantly, and stripped Of Gmament
and saperfuous coal.
TRADE WITH TIE eoUTHgRH grATEs.
Tho Secretary Of tho Treasury has removed the restP
tons upon trade in west Virginia, preparing be-
raj notifications Of the trade regulations other parts
Of the Southern States, 70 take effect whenever, in
The opinion OF the military commanders, can be done
without detriment 10 the public service.
SETTLEMENT OF Tw DIFFICULTY WITH JAPAN.l
Al the instance of Mr. Pruyn the Japanese government
have revoked annuled thor decision disregard the
treaties with the Western Powers and expel foreigners
THE SALE OF wRxoKs AT NORFOLK.
Parties purchasing the wrecks 70 be sold at the Norfolk
Navy Yard the 9Th OF February will be allowed ninety
days In which 10 remove them, the full payment 70 be
made the expiration Of thirty days from the date Of
sale.
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NJ f A E'S A X NJ Y
MIR. WIN. Young's Despatch.
ARMY OF THE PoroMAc, Feb. I, 1864.

SOLDIERS ACCIDENTALLY kltfBD.
orderly Sergeant James d. Hmblcton and private
Daniel Sails OF the sixth New York heavy artillery were
accidentally killed while riding on military railroad
tram and passing under bridge, between Washington
aud Alexandria. on their way TO the army Sergeant
Hambleton had just gone up to warn the men
OF that battery TO be careful while the passing
under the bridges, aud was killed when giving tina,
warning. This battery, commanded by Captain N. II.
Pierce was mustered at Elmra about week since.
and is composed volunteers who not yet armed II
argues well for them that they bad guards while on
their route from New York. and yet not deserted.
Hamb elton aud Sails veterans who had served two
years in the Sixteenth New York state Volunteers The
former was about 10 be recommended for promotion.
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The undersigned citizens OF Arkansas having been on
10 Washington d. c. and consulted with the authorities
are happy TO announce that IN opportunity Will be
Afforded barmonzng with the action OF our a'c stase
Convention, % permanently reorsanize our State gov.
ernmcnt aud that for this purpose popular election
will be held In March A. y. 1854.
The bare announcement ought 70 thrill every lover o.
humanity Of his country, and OF law aud order, win
Need we oer argument or appeal to induce you act
In rebellion 10 anarchy and sorrow, and anguish, desc
la,on and ruin irretrievabe
In coming home 10 the government OF our fathers rs
peace happiness protection and hope for the future
We have been through much OF the North and 90.
slavery question aud this cruel and bloody war have
not been able crush out Of the hearts Of Northern
people their love their Southern brothers We viii
not be received back sullenly and bitterly but BY re-
joicings aud EXAMINATIONS all over harry and
They sympathife eyer our sunerngs and sorrows, aaa
with open hands and willing hearts are ready to DO tne
utmost TO alleviate them when Nc return But they are
determined. They are wealthy, powerful IN numoers
n newer sSe ~ the row ssy they
maintain and Il, and they mean TO do s-e'en"
the last Of US should go down % eoody ro.ny and his
home viii go TO work. There can surely DO no '''" y
further delay upon our tsr Who are 70, in rebellion
we desire 70 say that opportunity ,our property.
down your arms save the remnsp. avspumen, lis
~, bnys,I,aiine Your names bIazoned upon history
as gallant soSers The north and 'nsi eoncee YOUR
sero;sm how much soever they may condemn your
Course Then be he suolimer heroes .nan wuen
You named In battle Come BACK ana sns wo y, anu
so and ruined politicians. They are wrecked aud
and would destroy the last one OF you In the
nope "smpt TO save themselves Every day your
hsrs dmInsh and your hopes DEPART and your future
Ssrkene You owe II 10 suffering wives and impover
sbed children, to ruined communities and destroyed
society TO your country ana humanity, 70 abandon
struggle that is wrong and hopeless. a,
TO the refugees from State, who are scattered AL
over the land, urge you TO come homo and nep us
Your principles have boon tested 10 crucioo q nie.
Your patriotism Is noble and sublime Many ~ your
former abusers are your most ardent admirers anu
would urge you 70 return and give them your ava =,
To one and all, with united hearts ana hanus -. w
state from the rrasp OF her oppressorsand WIN we
sympathy OF all good men, and the AID OF tne o"u"
so'''""'"'' ~ ~" JOSIAH SNOW,
JOHN HARDWOOD,
SAMUEL BELAUFE,
ISAAC {. MILLS,
EDWARD W. CAN'T
r.,.,s favorable 10 The cause please cory.
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United States Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1854.
Greene Bronson ct al. the La Crosse and Mwau-
kee Railroad Company argument in this case is
being continued in the Supreme Court to-day
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GENERAL KELLErS DEPARTMENT.

R0ue or the Rebels In New Creek valley
Reoccupation or Burlington and Moor
field Junction-Rmid on the Raflroad
and Telegraph-Thc Maraudcrs Driven
on, SC.
MR.. r. c. WILSON'S DESPATCH.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or WEsTEas VIRGINIA,
Feb 2-8 n.
This morning Col Muliean advanced up tho New cresk
valley. drove the enemy back, reoccupcd burlington,
and then Mooreld Junction, in tho Pattersons creek
valley.
About day FIVE hundred OF Gen. Rosser's rebel
cavalry reached the railroad at North Branch and Pat
bridges, and eight miles nom Cumber
land cutting tho telegraph wires and attempting 10 do
stroy bridges. We drove the enemy or however,
before he could do any serious damage, and extin
gushed the fires. We lost few killed and
wounded. The telegraph win be up tomorrow. and the
railroad In running order again in thirty elk hours.
portion OF the Rnggod cavalry, Company +, OF the Fifty
fourth Pennsylvania and the One Hundred and Thirty
ninth Pennsylvania reserves. eighty engaged
Trains arrived night from Patcrsons creek report the
enemy being pursued.
General Kelley's combinations are working veil Inc
cutting OF the road considered trfiug affair reie
graph operators out putting up the wires bridge
repairing train goes out from Cumberland at daylight.
We have taken prisoners.
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Capture Of the Rebel Steamer May flower
by the Gunboat Union.


The United States steamer Union has arrived In forty
egh, hours from Port Royal. bound to New York. Jam
uary IA captured tho rebel steamer Mayfower in Sara
sote Pass Florida loaded with cotton. January 81, Oh
Charleston. heard heavy firing. The Union put into
Hampton Roads TO forward dispatches.
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those connected with him by domestic ties then the
Of God and humanity, do not employ him a. SOL
that they had the same rights as other enemies and
others. Their claim begerens, and their recog
milton as such BY our government, secured them the
rights OF belgerents, and Others But they could
not cut on their allegiance the constitution and demand
theO rights under u. They could longer quote the
constitution against when by the magnitude OF the
rebellion, they had secured the rights and position OF
enemies. As war now exists and armies are arrayod
against each Other battles fought and victories and
defeats alternate, he asked II new laws were not
Drought into operation. By what Laws shall the
rights and duties OF neutrals and belligerenss be
duties Of courts and civil laws within the limits Of its
operations. But yet war was not, In modern times,
as the civil law had When vaa aed to him about the
constitutional rights Of hese rebels bis answer was that
they had none. The y recognition Of Great Britain
and our own acqescence have secured them the rights
OF war; and by the laws Of powers and du
ties ASA civilized nation be tested To quote the const
sv ~ Oa,
by force. They renounce the constitution, laws conDec
tions aud compromises, and appeal to the laws OF war
Az Aseanatr them we were longer restrained by
tho oqpsttuton Before discussing our power to
smancipaie and arm the slaves OF our
Who are included in the word enemies The rebels
claim that all the people within the slaveholding
States owe allegiance 70 them and are therefore our ene
mics. We deny this. We say that only those in arms,
those who have willingly contributed directly or indi
rectly the strength OF the rebellion enemies.
They claim that the States OF Kentucky, Tennessee
Maryland and Western Virginia enemies. We
know that they not, because tens OF thousands OF
their citizens have served noby in our armies and some
here sharing in councils Our affinity TO them
growing out OF common nationality should ever be
spccted and strengthened. He wished to clohe the
guarantees and promises Of emancipation with all
the authority OF law. II could grant bcun-
ties 10 soldiers nducement, could give
the highest boon OF lMe-lberty-to our colored
recruits. No doubt our authority to muster in
the negro II give him land. bounty honor,
not give him freedom reward for military servcey
Let enemies be treated according to the laws OF
If they lose their slaves much the better. He was in
favor OF taking all the slaves needed into military
vice. But should pay loyal masters reasonable
pensaon for them He thought by carefully prepared
law ought earo the slaves Of the United states and
10 them their freedom for services rendered He
emancipation with just compensation to loyal owners
Mr.. CARInE, (opp) OF Va, obtained the floor TO reply.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion OF Mr. WILSON the Senate went executive
session and soon afterwards adjourned.
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Choice Grape Vines and
Strawberry Plants Ereei

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my farm, in CLINTON, ONEIDA Co. 4.
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| The frame being OF hon, thoroughly gal.
| vaniyei 1Hdl3.rer 'tom rust rentorsd, and the
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Cd f rnly to The tue in 4 single secona:
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Instead Of believing the statements Of par
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TRY IT, AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
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Most people, says Or. Lewis, even
,n,ny intelligent reformera, have the
i,'ea hat to sleep in 4 cold room is
essential 10 health. II is an error.
l: is better to have an open fire in your
BED room. The atmosphere is not only
a. this means constantly changed, but
With the fire so. viii keep tho window
open, which will add greatly TO the
ventilation. Bu, more than this, with
TIC Gre YIN will have fewer bed cloths
t.-er yon, which Is = gain ~ larger
nu:nbcr Of blankets no; only Interfere.
somewhat with the circulation and re.
spiTalion, lut prevents the escape Of
the gases which The skin is constantly
emitting
Even f"rnacc or stove heat is much
better, with a.. open window, than q
close cold room. Interchange with the
8, 1'crnal atmosphere depends upon tie
temperature Of that w,thi1 and without
Bat let II. have an open fire. Let us 60
without silks. broadcloths carpets and
til..,y Of all kinbs, If necessary, thu.
- may lave this beautiful purifier and
.iffuser Of joy in al oar houses. In
NY own house | have ten open CRATES
AMI God, with coal At Sill, the cost il
fsightinl. and if ! were in any other de.
rartment Of housekeeping l should feel
could not afford it but in this | d.
not finch, so important DIS ] deem III,
open fire.