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FROM WASHINGTON

MAeHIN0foE, June b.
HEAD QUARTEKs Army OF TIE PoToMAO,
June 4, 8 A. M-our cavalry was en-
gsged all day yesterday in the vicinity Of
HoWes store. The first attack was made
on Hampton's Command and which was
bodily defeated with loss. he afterwards
attacked Hills left on the PolopOtomy River
and dEeve brigade out Of their works and
held the place one hour. We then with
drew and we now hold HoWes store. Gen.
eral Wilson biVouscked last night between
Bethsssde Church and the Psmunky River
and has a strong position. Our loss was
not heavy.
The loss in yesterdays engagement was
more severe that ct first reported. To-day
the army has rested and nothing but ar.
tillery duelling hiss occurred. In the fight
yesterday Breckinridge occupied the right,
Besuregsrd next Longstreets corps the
center and Ewell on the right, while Hills
corps was held in reserve. Their srtille-
~ FIRE was good at some points. Two Of
our esissons we're exploded BY their shells,
and 8 number Of men and horses were
killed and wounded. The wounded are
being sent of as rapidly ss possible.
Among yesterday casualties were Captain
]. Waysrd, 126th Ohio, leg; Captain H.
Harding 1924 Ohio, srm; Captain Thos.
Black, 122d Ohio, leg; Lieutesnt W. Rob-
ettson, llOth Ohio, chest.
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Timsfsr CuttInr Timber.

We have often urged upon our readers
the importance Of cutting rail and other
tinbers in the summer. Experiments Of
our own and frequent observations have
satisfied us that soft wood, cut when the
bark ! cells from IL, ,freely,snd Whenit will
rapidly season, lasts ct least twice as long
as winter OF springo cut timber. The latter
seasons slowly and bect mes partially rot
ten; the formrr dries thoroughly and
hsrdens like horn. There may not be 80
much difference to the durability Of hard
timber when cut in summer and in win
ter. William Cone, of Michigan writes TO
the Rural New Yorker ss follows:
ain June, twenty-nine years ago, hRv-
ing need Of q pair Of bar posts, ! had cut
q tree for that purpose. l cut q white oak
about two feet through at the butt and
split out pair. The bark peeled of essi-
ly. set them with the butt end in the
ground. Now, that psir Of posts have
outlasted about three sets in other parts
Of my farm, and the rails split at that
time are much better than many that were
split many years after. Now, Eastwood
rails, split in the summer, when they will
peel easier, will out-lsst ordinary oak cut
in The winter"
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FOREIGN NEWS.

HALIFAX, June =,
A dispatch, sent out by the steamship
Damascus, and duplicated per the China,
notes the reduction Of the rate Of discount
by the Bank Of England from to per
cent.
The London Times correspondent at
Richmond, under date ofApril 21st, claims
that the rebels had full information Of
Grants plans for his campaign. In dis
patch, fortnight before Grant marched,
the operations Of his army, since recorded,
delineated with extraordinary precision.
His Holiness, the Pope, took part in the
procession at the festival Of Corpus Chris
ii, on the 18th.
The Confederate loan recovered one per
cent. On the receipt Of the sciota's Bdvices.
LIvERPooL BREADsTUFEs.-FIour dull,
extra state, lSs6is19a3i per arrel !
wheat steady and partially advanced to l
per cent. for amber Iowa; corn dull,
mixed is held at 27t6js27s9d.
LIVERPOOL. ProVisions-Beef, very
dull; pork, dull; bacon, inactive; lard,
dull; talloW, quiet and STEADY; sugar,
quiet and steady; coffee, inactive; petro-
leum, quiet and steady; refined, 2
grade, nominell at e1s@,sls los.
LONDON. Bresdstuffs, steady. Coffee,
steady. Iron, dull rails and bars 7@7
IS.
PARIS, May %. The BOurse closed firm
st &c francs 75c for rentes.
The Derby was won by Blair Athol
General Peel second, Scottish Chief third
There we're thirty starters.
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The shark and the DIr.r.

-uu5 Fawn Is WOFUu.ee ai----- AIiaAhad 10
A. POe's tales Of wonder. On making his
way in his guttsperohs dress in TO the sa-
loon Of wrecked vessel, he was suddenly
surprised by the appearance Of huge
ground shark which sailed in at the door.
Escape was impossible. All that could be
done was 10 remain perfectly quiet. The
monster, meanwhile, fixed his cold green
eye on him, pushed against the leaden
soles Of his boots, and rubbed sgsintt his
dress, the slightest puncture in which
would have been certain destruction. Ten
minutes elspsed-s lifetime under the cir
cumstances-but the nerve Of the here
was ct length rewarded by seeing his en-
emy turn tail, and sail out by the way hC
came in, leaving him to make the best oi
his way upward to the surface.-OrUiss q
Il. II. S. ''Ea,Cn."
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Personal.

Gsribsldi refuses the money subsoribed
for him in England. He wants mono Of
the COckney's luere.
Mr.. Laonsrd Grover, proprietor Of the
Washington theatre, has offered Miss Pan.
line Cushmsn one thousand dollars A weak
to plsy for him In q drama illustrating
and depicting the incidents and scenes
through which she has passed as Federal
scout and spy.
The President Of the Massachusetts In
stitute Of Technology Professor William
K. Rogers) reports that he holds sos 600
belonging to that institution, and expsnd.
ed $4,000 last year on account Of it5 new
building Professor Rogers is soon to
leave for Europe.
Our men Of letters are preparing for
their spring hitting countryWards. Ban
croft goes the FIRST week Ia june 10 his
summer seat at Newport; Agsssiz and
LongtelloH will spend part Of the sum
mer together at Eahant; Stoddard Hits out
the last Of June to his Massachusetts, cot
tsge BY the sea; s1d Bsyard Taylor is al
ready at his home among the green leaves
nard at work on his new novel.
N. P. Willis writes to the Home Journal
that, in consequence Of physical insrnity,
he is unable to accept proposals to lecture.
He says:
Ny long struggle with diseased luuRa.
though It leaves unimpAired n belisTel
the tusnoy Of my editorial quill, has left
me with q certain diph erisl sensitivsness.
which spoils me altogether foR A apsakaP
In the midst Of an address, and, oFtener
stu, IN the course Of Conversation with 4
friend, my voice becomes inartiouIsGs or
is reduced to 3 Whisper-ths few minutes
OF ehort ct extriestion and better utter
sness, being Of course most embarrassing.
otherwise quite well, seem to have losl
the control over my articulation; and yoa
can scarce be aware how sEkWardly this
sometimes leaves the sentence unfinished
for only one listener, or how much more
awkward, oftener still, is my unexplained
withdrawal from sn audience. I, natural.
--7--1;--A-Ala-r r,naa-4ain aFFoVt ~
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MORNING LEADER
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 7,;1ss4.


The 6srOrs for Sanitary Fairs hsF pass
cd its height and the attention Of our peo-
pie has been turned from the business Of
raising money for cur soldiers. to that Of
expending it for their relief, now that
they are in the field. And yet most sue
cessful Fair has just been concluded at
St Louis, the net proceeds Of which will
amount to over one half millions dollars.
Mcclellan has been q second time compet-
itor for a sword, and is second time de-
feated, the Missouri sword being awarded
to Hancock.
The Pittsburgh Fair is also in progreFs
aad is g most tremendous success. The
receipts already exceed $4,000 and it is
the intention Of the managers and the
psopIs to run them up 10 q quarter
o,ta million ct least Twenty Eve thou.
vans people sre daily in attendance.
The philadelphia Fair opens tO-dsy,
amidst greater preparations than any yeI
made. It is expected that this fair viii
has greater snScess, both in beauty and
reesipss, than the great New York Fair
Is opening ceremonies take place today
President Lincoln and the Governors o.
NswJersey, PennsylVsnis and DslsWaIe
Mayor Hsnry, Of this city, and other dig
nitsries, ere invited to be present Th'
exercises viii be Of The most inPrsssiT,
eharsatsR.
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ThnHnn.e Of nnnr.r

The correspondent Of the N. Y. World,
dsting May 3lst, says:
Between our lines stands house known
as the Sheridan House, in which are quite
large family of women, one Of whom is
in delicate health. General Hancock had
sent them word to come to place ofssfety
inside Of cur line, volunteering at the
same time Rmbulsnces for their convey
snoe; but they have declined accepting
his Ofels thus far, pleading that they
we're members Of the church, sni in good
standing, and had implicit confidence in
Providence. Fifty seven shells were sent
through the house yesterday, but none Of
the women were injured, they having tax
ing refuge in the cellar. This morning
they have more confidence in the-protect-
ing care Of Providence than ever, since
they escaped go well yesterday.
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FROM CAIRO.

Especial Dispatch to the Cleveland Leader.l
CAIRo, June 6.
We have Memphis dates to the 4th. A
report is circulating at Memphis that part
Of Forests forces are moving from Jack
son nOrthwsrd, with batteries 10 be located
at points on the Mississippi. They are
said to be destined for Fort Pillow. Pre-
parations have been made to cheOkmate
these operations.
Washburn's order against the trade
with the rebels, is having an excellent
eject.
The people, heretofore engaged in this
business at Memphis are leaving as fast sG
possible.
The policy Of supplying the rebels from
towns in our possession is exploded. All
trade below Cairo, except for authorised
suffers, is prohibited.
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VOL. XVIII.
A Hint to I,TeCIeilan.

hiut ~ aICIACiAtAs
Fremont, on entering the Presidential
rsoe-course, has resigned his Msior Gene.
ralship, throwing aside his sword ss a
useless ornament which would impede
rather than help him in the race. II
would greatly improve McClsllan's Presi-
Dental prospects were be TO follow this
example. The people ale heartily sick Of
ball room MsjOr- Generals, and candidates
will find sheathed swords useless weapons
in the coming Presidential contest.
Casualties In Northerh ohio Il egEmsnts,
The following is partial list Of casual
ties in Northern Ohio Regiments in the
sEirmishes near Dallas, Georgia, May
25lh, 26tb and 9th:
Col o H Payne, l24lh, missing; Col 8 ]
McGroarty, 6lst slight; Major James B
Hampson, 124tb, killed Capt L R Davis,
7th, missing; Capt " T Stevens, 29tb,
severe; Lieut. stedmsn, G, 124tb, killed /;
Corp Anton Miller, &. 125tb, slight !;
Sergeant Henry Schneider H, 125tb,
slight; W H Miller, K, l25ib, lung I;
Lieut. H V Spencer,F, 7th; slightly; Robert
McClellsDd, C, 7th, died; H S Wright, H,
7tb, sliehtlyi serg't II Marsh, B, 29th.
died; J B Deeds, I, 7th, mortal; " Meen,
K, 29ih, slightly; Louis Pegg, T, 7th, Sc
verely; John Burns, B, 29th, severely;
Black, C, 295h, slightly; W Druer, K,
29th, severely; Corp A BaIch, F, 29h,
severely; 8 D Wood, D, 7th, severely; W
Herrick, A, 29th, slightly; C P PsrkiI, C,
29th, slightly; VIM DeDnings, H, 29th,
slight; Bruger K, 7tb, slight; Sergesnt
A. NJ. Tensley, F, 7tb, slight; Aug. Rish-
ards, b, 29th, slight; M L Scovill, F, 9th,
severe; Corporal Chss Cove, B, 29th,
slighi; William Woodward, G, 29tb, slight;
Sergeat E D Granger, F, 7th, severe; Ser.
gesnt Robert McClellsnd. l, 7rb, serious;
Corporal David Arbuekle, D, 10Th, severe;
S W Dean, K, 29th, severe; Asa HOfers,
3, 65Gh, severe.
The above list is condensed from the
partial list published by the Cincinnati
Commercial. 1t will be observed that it
does not give the name Of Lieutenant
Colonel Picksnds, OF the 124th, as wound
ed, and places Colonel Payne among the
missing. 1t is not believed by the friends
Of Colonel Payne that he is wounded, as
no news has been received by Them To that
effect, though some ten days have el' psed
since the battle 1t is thought that the
report originated in Q cOnflsi5n of the
names Of Colonies Pieksnds and Payne
as Colonel Pickands was in command Of
the regiment during the battle.
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Con. Grants opinion Of hIs own situaIios.

Gen. Grants opinion Of his own SituaiioH.
A gentleman tells the following
good story Of Gen. Grant: A visitor 70 the
army called upon him, one morning, and
found the General sitting in his tent smo-
king and talking to one Of his STAFF on
GERS. The stranger approached the chief
tain and inquired Of him IS folloEs:
General, il you flank Lee and get between
him and Washington, will you not uncOv-
er Washington and leave it prey to
the enemy I" Gen. Grrnt, dischsrging
cloud Of smoke from his mouth, indifisr-
emily replied, ayes, reckon So" The
stranger encouraged BY reply, propcun-
ded question number two: "GeEeral, do
YOU not think Lee can detsch sufficient
force from his army to reinforce Beaure-
gard and ovsrWhelm ButlerP "Not
doubt Of it" replied the General. Bscom-
ing fortified ty his success, the stranger
pronounced question No. 5, Is follows:
"General, is there not danger that John
son may come up and reinforce Lee 30 that
the latter will swing round and cut on
your communications and seize your sup
plies every likely" was the cool reply
Of the General, and he knocked the sshss
from the end Of his cigar: The stranger
horrided at the awful fste about to bsfal
General Grant and his army, made his
exit, and hastened to Washington TO con-
muRioate the news. a.- =---s--
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NO. 1874.
FOREIGN NRws.

SAsDT Hook, June 8.
The steamer Virginia, from Liverpool
the 24th, QueenstoWn, the 25ih, has passed
this point.
Cotton market easier. Prices weak.
Breadstufs generally dull.
Provisions dull.
LONDON, May %. Oonsols closed 9IS
for money.
The news from America created great
sensation, and sdVioes per City of Wash
ington increased the excitement. The
news Was generally regarded in Europe 81
disastrous to the rebel cause.
The rebel loan declined 596 per cent.
Lsird's rams were purchased BY the
British Government.
The duke Of Mslakoff is dead.
HALIYAI, June 8.
The steamer China from Liverpool, the
28th, and Queenstown, the 29th, arrived
last evening.
Cotton opened at decline but recovered,
closed quiet and unchanged.
Breadstuffs and provisions dull.
Consols closed after official hours 90a.
American stocks nominal.
The Times II inks that if Grant captures
Richmond the rebel cause is not lost, and
its downfall will be at a great loss Of life
to the Federsls.
The steamship Virginia from Liverpool,
24th and Queenstown, 18th ult., arrived
To-day.
Tho three days later news Of the battles
in Virginia caused profound sensation,
and the people were sstonished at the mag.
nitude Of losses.
The Confederate loan recovered three
per cent. and cotton became weaker under
the news.
8 me Of the papers think that Grant is
defeated in his object Of advance on Rich
nond. Others think the result Of the bat
ties indecisiVe, and that the Fedsrsls paid
too dearly for viotery, if any.
The pirate Georgia is announced for sale
ct Liverpool by private party. Her crew
were paid of and her stores sold ct auction.
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4 FredsrI,ksbura IncIdsnt.
A correspondent Of the Rochester Demo
erat writes:

A correspondent Of the Rochester Demc-
erat writes:
Mr.. Mayor Slaughter, Of Fredericksburg,
took himself off 10 Richmond Immediately
after Grant moved from the Rspidsn, but
Mrs Mayor Slaughter yet remains in the
ancient and battle spoiled city. She occu-
pies Ter own house, which is described IS
q pleasant, but unpretending mansion.
She is said 10 be ss bitter and naughty as
a good rebel woman should be, and was
excessively offended by the presence Of the
vulgar Yankees. On the authority of one
Of the persOns interested, l have story
Illustrative Of the love she bears the North.
Among the persons present In FrsdSsiekE'
..ls 10 Weeks ago, 70 aid in taking care
Of the wounded, we're several Northern
women, "lsdies in the test sense" said
the agent Of the Christian Commission,
who told me the story.
One night four Of them were sent by The
provost marshal, to find sleeping accom-
mediation. at the house Of the Mayor. Mrs.
Slaughter was very indignant at the out.
rage, but they we're finally permitted to
occupy the foor Of one Of the rooms. Next
day her lsdysbip succeeded in inducing
lbe colonel commanding the post to give
her guard ito protect her from the sol
diers." When the lady nuF CO Telu ID
at night 10 avail themselves Of the shelter
Of q roof, they found this guard on duty, and
we're refused admittancs. The case was re-
ported to the provost marshal, who at once
| he'd an interview with the colonel. An
officer, with another squad Of men wss sent
TO the house. Mild demands failed to at
tract the attention of Mrs. Mayor, and it
was only after very decided demon.
slrations that che was brought 10
the door. "WhRt do you wantf' d
was her question These ladies
will secept accommodations with
you to-BlgnI, and shall put new guard
atout the house that may be sure thai
YOU will rot be harmed" Very persus
sive. Well, Mrs. Mayor thought SO, and
the vulgar Yankee women were admitted
al understand the ladies lay on the fool
last night; that MSS sn oversight on youl
part. Will you be good sloush to have
some beds brought in for them nOE2
There was hSowling and rage, but
couple Of m ttresses came in neVerthe
less. Now come blankets, if you please
Madam said the officer. I have no bed
clothing was the answer. Corporal
take a man and search the hause for SOM
blsuketsl Very persuasive young officer
do you think, Well, Mrs. Mayor though
so, and the blankets came out forthwith
without the aid Of the Corporal.
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gloomy CoasrrIop of RIohm.ud.

Grand, gloomy, peculiar, and unFum ed
% the bosom Of JehoVs, after 8 simeon, the
city continued on yesterday to demon.
rtrate its plaeidity under the difficulties
inflicted on its patience by the powers that
be. The stores remained ehut up. MslO
and female Institutions Of learning, whose
tutors could bear muskets, remained closed
the families Of poor militia men continued
to mingle snsthemas and tears with their
borrowed orusts. The markets presented
s miserable array Of something to eat and
the extortioners, one Of the service, con-
linued to swell their profits, and bless
the wisdom Of those in authority. Viek5-
burg, bomb9rded in front and rear, cut
off from all the world, and languishing
under her severest trials, presented no
such sepulohrsl picture as Richmond does
to day. Tho people have grown sick Of
the wrongs inflicted upon thsm within
the brief space Of few weeks, and be
sure that they will treasure them up.
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Of her, directing their FIRE wholly upon
the Arthur uutil she was out Of range.
Three Of the marine brigade boats are
lying on the opposite shore, just bsleW the
battery.
The steamers Henry Ames and James
Watson passed down Immediately after
the Arthur passed, aud received full fire
Of the battery, but got past without being
disabled.
1t Is reported that several thousand in
fantry are supper ing this battery.
General Candy is still at Vicksburg, en-
gaged recognizing his forces.
General slooum's forces are scliVelS en-
gagged inland.
Briga1ier-General Macarthur and staff
came on the Arthur, en- route to report to
Mcpherson.
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Among the many articles Of interest to
be exhibited st the Pittsburg Sanitary
Fair is Pisno, once the property Of Gen.
erslWs- hiDgton, now belonging to gentle
man at Barnesville, Ohio, who has lent 1t
for exhibition. The pilno was ordered
from London by Washington for Mrs. Gus.
lis, member Of his family, and remained
st Mt. Vernon until the estate passed into
the hsn1s Of John A. Washington, accord
ing to the Generals Will. John A Wash
ington presented it to his Wife's sister,
Miss Blackburn, who offered it for sale,
dsvoting the proceeds to the. Liberia Mis-
sion. It wss purchased ct the sale BY Ma
jor William Hickman, Of Jefferson county,
Virginia, snd was brought from Virginia
by his daughter, Mrs. COulson Davenport
Of Bsrnesville, Ohio.
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FROH ST. LOUIS.

81. LOUIS, JunHe 8.
The Sanitary Fair was practically
brought to a close on Saturday night.
The Managers and others interested in 1t
have reason to congratulate themselves
that It has proved magnificent success
exceeding all expectations of the most
ssnguine at the beginning. The gross re-
eeipts to date from all sources are not less
than five hundred and seventy five thous-
and dollars, the net proceeds Of which
will be at least half million. The build
ing will be open during the evening Of the
present week for the combination sales Of
gold and silver bars and other articles.
The Snizer Farm raffls was drawn satur-
day evening, number 81, 472 drawing it.
Who the lucky holder is is not at present
known. The army sword was awarded
amid much enthusiasm to General Han
cock, he having received 2, 403 votes, No
Clellsh being on the list. A
a dispatch to headquarters from Rolla
says the report Of the burning Of q train
and tie killing Of refugees near Salem,
Arkansas, proves to be unfounded, por-
tion OF the men sent out to look after the
train having arrived there.
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Anorhsr ArorIo Fxnsdi,ian.

Captain c. F. Hall who, twenty months
ago, returned from q two years and four
months exploration Of the Arctic region,
intends to set sail on the 18th Of June for
another and more thorough voyage Of dis
coVery. He has been engaged during the
interim in preparing an account Of his
6rst explorations. During his former
voyage Captain Hall lived among the
Esquimaux, acquired their language, and
satisfied himself by actual and prolonged
experiment that he can live with these
people ia safety and health. He brought
home with him 3 family Of Esquimaux,
who will return with him to assist in his
future explorations. In short, Captain
Hall is prepared, as no other explorer has
been bsfors him, for making thorough
investigation Of the important portion Of
Arctic land and water 10 which he pro-
poses to devote himself. This region
holds still q part, and an important part,
Of the secret Of the ill.fsled Franklin ex-
pedition, which our countrymsn hopes
and confidently expects to lay bare.
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FROn SAN FRANC.scn.

The California end Of the Pacific Rail-
road is now completed and in running
order for 81 miles from Sacramento.
Workmsn a.e engaged on the next section
Of 20 miles.