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The New York herald., 1864-08-17
The Peace Movement In New York and
mt Niagara Fails.

Itrom the LONDON Iimts. August
Tie value OF tbaiederal successes In Georgia
1e greatly diminished and the nportance OF General
Lees successes greatly Increased, by the ertdenf
Of tte which creeping the North
Our columns on Monday contained remarkable
extracts influential papers, expressing the very
same onons OF the bopeessness the struggle and the
very same conclusions in OF peace been
80 long urged this side o. the Atlantic. When the
NV YoRW HERALD discusses the possibility Of failure and
considers the question OF being contented with what
have eot,r the temper OF the American public must
be greatly changed. II appears, too. that q person
OF no less position than Mr. Horace Greeley has
been carrying on a sort OF private negotiation with
some important members OF tho conederacy, who have
been staying for that purpose on the British SIDE of Nj
Fails. Mr. L,neon's otsn1cy IA laying oorn dbso-
,utcty impossible terms bos,s for any dprtcmrt natu-
rally broke OIL the negotiations at once but that Mr.
Greeley should be engaged 10 such communications is
Of itself highly significant similar indication u ~
be nothing more, OF the set ~ pubic feeling Is offered by
abe reported discovery OF wide spread conspiracy IN the
hssssippi valley for establishing new conederacy 10
Che Northwest II was but latcy drew attention
90 letter from gentleman o considerable influence in
Ohio which threatened this very movement The attempt
may end nothing for the present, but tho feeling dis
pays must be growing into Importance While
shs sprt Ia spreading the President has issued for
half million more troops by the bth september and
ehreAteus 10 n up by conscripcn all quotas that
mess OF the task st remaining 10 be accomplished and
such III timed threat OF an obnoxious expedont, will
pos tsnd 10 remove tho federal despondency. We ind
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
Peace, Even II Canada he Envad ed.
lFrom the London Tines August d

For the twentieth tins ask, nothln be
done2 1t must be admitted that reconciliation, supposng
1t 10 possible, Is not cii posi-
bitiss, formidable, will hope. In the thought rather
the deed. the hand the tederals supposing
Ghem to to dsunicn, have account TO settle
between the interior and the Atlantic States TN tie other
hand there is the orepca,ed resolution OF both sides
An the present contest 10 turn their attention. 10 AS
they hdue patched up their differences.
Such resolution might set down to mo-
mentary irritation, to any Of the feelings
srgenGered by conflict such that now raging. But
we overlook the substantial consideration that at
abe OF the present the United states whether
a. Union amcable allies, mill Mare a million OF
yn undr arms, with everything in the way Of men and
a necessary for any fresh enterprise. There Will
DE thousands OF officers well men nth habits and
sases completely estranged from the pursuits Of peace
and driven to for mere occupation u requires
certain degree charity and no little faith In the even
sua triumph OF truth and right, TO desire the mutual
nmty OF who profess that they have other reason
FOR uniting except upon ourselves But England does
not profess be Of those long sighted Powers which
are always laying train for the conquests and tumphs
of next century We naturally look the present her
ahau remote questions which unexpected events
msy solve very differently from anticipatons Fbr
the prssen rerg desirable for heDseues and for all the
Id t0t tderas and Confederacs should shake hands
CONCLUSION other 80 we cU not ask ourselves
schether ,y wiii at either Jointly separately.
attempt tn threatened ,nrdson Of Canddn. IL s quite
possible they may feel they have bad enough OF war and
shnt they have much 10 do al home TO cross the St.
Lawrence.
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AT oREEswIcH--MIpSiGHr.

On Monday night IL will be situate about Ave degrees
20 the left OF the Peindcs passing thence between the
ota and Aurga and Beta In Taurus towards Theta
In Gemni, near which u will probably be observed
the morning OF August The intensity OF light towards
the end of the week Is from fifteen 70 twenty times
greater than during observations this morning;
that nigh, be expected brightness stars
between the nrat and second magnitude. II will be
nearest 20 the earth the night OF the Sth and In
helion on the 10Th ~ August
should suppose that after Monday next there will be
difficulty In recognizing the comet the eye he di-
rected TO the northeastern part OF the heavens lett OF
the well known group OF stars the Peiades, about two
hours before daybreak rather later towards the 7h
IL is however not yet certain that the tall will much
assist the identification, though its direction favorable
to increase of length and brightness. am, sir, your
obedcnt servant. J. II. HIND.
Mr. Bishops Observatory, Twickcnham, july 30
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Denmark,s Peace and It's Pronts.

= The King Of Denmark oedcs his rights to
SchlcswiQ Hoissein ard Iauenburg. Even should Jut
land be restored nj conclusion OF peace the position Of
the monarchy ,o,li tc ,nfortundte Danish popula
subject Germany viii be at the very doors OF the
Jntlanders There will he no portion Of Scheswg left TO
the Kingdom TO be barrier between the Germans and
the purely Danish territory but Jutland viii be exposed
unprotected 10 ali the Influences which frontier Ger
man pro vince can bring upon IT, When 10 this added
that by accepting what was offered at the Conference
the Danes m ght escaped the defeat oil both army
ana NJ Ilsen m aht have the destruction
of the railway in Jutand and the eShausting contriou
ons TO which that province has been subject there are
reasons enough make them regret the incauton WIN
which they plunged for second time into war
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
Promotion OF General Kelley.

IFfom the Wheeling InteIlip sncer
The President has conferred brsyet renarllship
General Kelley In reward tor his gallant and efficient
defence Of Cumberland and New Creek MS continued
stcadfast, day watchtuness 2eli as an officer
the interests committed to his charge.
large and enthusiastic meeting OF the Cum
berland held Thursday August H. and resolutions
rning thanks to General Kelley and hia commend for
his successful defence OF that city adopted
luton also adopted requesting General Kelley TO send
all rebel sympathzers in Cumberland and vicinity
outside the Union lines.
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THE AMERICAN QUESTION.
Peace Rumors and Their Effect I'm Eng.
land.
[From the / Iopdon Times Anc

From the London Times, August 2
Discount requirements active, and impression in
quarters that peace in America might be follow ed
by further great increase In the demand for money
10 contribute TO the Gatness OF Change,
although. America Is bare nearly all kinds OF pro-
duce II is difficult TO see, after allowing for of
that may be available how she could draw capital
balance from Europe. Moreover the reduction that
wod in tue price OF cotton would at check
abe Transmission # specie to the east At the time
II TO lie remarked that tho belief in any possibility Of
early and permanent peace being negotiated is enter
tained by very few. reriod Of between this
date and the Presidential election at the end OF year
is the Utmost that is hoped for.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
The Latest News.


The Australasian's e news to day had no effect.
The friends OF the North much disappointed that
the alleged capture OF Atlanta not confirmed while
the Southern sympathzers loudly rejoiced
The London Post to-day has On editorial denouncing
the kidnapping of British subjects for the federal service
1t refers especially TO the OF seven rishmen, who
subjected In June last 10 gross indgnities after
their release obtained, and says II the facts
proved the British government should be satisfied
with thing less than the exemplary punishment OF all
concerned in the outrages.
The London Times has editorial on the same sub.
ject holding up to Irshmen as warning, not only
against the federal service, b against emigration to
America
Abe London Nes editorially refutes the representa-
tons against the labor market In America shows that II
Is In most healthy state, and offers irresistible atrac
ton to emigrants.
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The Spanish-American Question.
ADMIRAL PINzoN REGRETS HIS ACTION AT THE


CHINCHAs.
[Paris August correspon dence of the London Times
Il is stated In OF the Madrid papers that Admiral
Pinzon whose invasion the Cbncha Islands about
az glorious that Of the Danish territory by the Ger
mans shown sign OF returning sense by admit
ting he acted ooshy, and throwing the blame on
his associate M Saazar Mazarredo, who he thought,
had req uar instructions from the government.
The notion OF Spain making the opinion Of govern
ment on the character or its envoy case OF war is
absurd. Spain herself did not declare against
France S4l when under the regency OF Espartero,
the French Ambassador, N. Salvandy, refused to
present his credentials To the regent, the elected
head Of the nation. Neither did England declare
war against Spain when General Nsrvaez expelled
the English minister from Madrid in 1sis The original
act Of Spain TO Peru was blunder and provocaton.
The very title of commissioner given to Saazar
usual In diplomacy IL implied, or seemed to imply, pre-
tensions TO sovereignty, the Peruvans were still
under the rule Spain and merely In state OF rebeop
and ID evoked the most odious memories. or with
the rest was calling the squadron the Instructions to
its commander without waiting for those OF the govern
ment addressing the Peruvian government thresten
ing note and taking possession OF It's great treasury for
such the Chinchas In reality are.
surprising that the rest OF the South American
States should see In this proceeding specimen VI what
reserved for thcmsevesheo orcfhr0W Of their present
form Of government and the destruction Of cir independ
Admiral Simpson. OF tho Chilean Navy, had arrived in
England, empowered TO buy vessels and order iron
clads.
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The Comet.
tn Tuv rpyrop ov THE rpwnOy Tr1rrq

To EEITUK OF
The comet first observed on the 5th inst. 10 dis
tncty visible the naked eye in the constellation Tau
rus and viii become each night conspicuous OBJ
ect It's approach tho earth being very rapid. BE.
tween and O'Clock this morning the nucleus
as bright OF the fourth magnitude. and the
about two degrees long, though somewhat faint The
real diameter OF the nebuosty surrounding the nucleus
would be upwards OF 200 miles.
The following positions transferred 10 celestial globe
will pretty nearly define It's course among the stars
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
NEAR CLIFTON. va, August lo-5P. N.

has just arrived, and b putting his veterans OF the
sixth corps in position The ground he has selected IS
on The Of high ridges. overlooking tho country
In the direction OF Winchester From Berryve
distant about three miles, and from Winchester about
twelve General Crooks troops are coming up and will
occupy the extreme left OF the limo, in the vicinity q
Bsrryvle; the Nineteenth corps, General Emory coue
mandng will occupy the CENTRE and the Sixth corps Inc
right OF the line General sneridau's cavalry Ia al pre.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
ATairs In Ireland.

TuE WHOLE ISLAND SWEET BY MOST FURIOUS
sroRM-GREAT DESTRUCTION OF pRopERTs-
VOLUMES OF WATER CARRIED FROM Tng LAKES
TO THE CLOUDS.
dublin august corrcs ondencc OF the London Times
On sunday evening |. storm ragged over this whole
island, which In soma districts was unsurpassed In do
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
ar. N. Davidson's Despatch.

HARPKRs FERRY. Va, August 16, 1854
Lieutenant Walker First United states cavalry, Of
washington, and two men, killed by Mosby gue
rlas to-day, between Charlestown and Berryvie and
Lieutenant Philip Gwycr, Fifth United States cavalry,
was severely wounded, and James w. Bray, Company G,
First Maine cavalry, wounded in the shoulder and
trails. General Stevenson and Captain Page fired
and pursued but injured coming from the 'front.'
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
wxpSHDAr, August 10, 1854.

moved Of FIVE O'Clock this morning the Third division
being In advances the First next and the Second
brought up the The Fourteenth regiment New
Jersey Volunteers Captain Patterson commanding,
detailed the advance guard We arrived at Charles
town shortly after seven O'Clock, and halted on the edge
OF the town for time TO allow the cavalry to pass
The town has evidently suffered considerably since tho
war commenced Many fine houses and the Court House
where John Brown was tried are now in ruinous and
dnapidated condition.
NINETEENTH
Vas passing through tho town at the time ana the
cavalry was well It's way to Winchester before nine
O'Clock this morning. All the troops under command Of
Major General Sheridan route for the place.
III the rebels have not received very heavy reinforce
ments Is certain that this time shall be able TO give
coed account OF them, aud doubt much OF
the punder they have been collecting In Pennsylvania
and Mary land.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

To per Nanurac rers.
Cash will be paid for 5000 OF good Fourdruier
Paper Size, 32x46-4S lbs
Apply at this office.
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ROYAL Havana LOttcry.--7J peg Cent
premium paid for Prizes Informatisn furnished Tho
highest paid for donboons and all kinds OF gold and
silver TAYLOR & CO. Bankers. lfi Wall street. N. Y.
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A: S: !: !: !: !: !: !:
LYONS PURR .

OHIO CATAWBA BRANDY,
barrel This artics Is said TO equal French
Brandy and at present Of importation 10 sold at one
DRMAs BARNES 4 CO..
Wholesale Agents.
2l Park w York.
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90 Us representatives abroad giving an analysis cf the
preliminary peace ana stating ali questions reatve so iu
ture disposal
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

Prizes Casheh In All Lrgaiiz-d Loe-
teries and information given. AIJ.AGHER 4 BEN.
| JAMIN Brokers' 80 Chestnut street. Philadelphia
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Prizes Cashed In Royal Havana and
ALECK CO., Brolters. "A Pine street.
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At $50 broadway May he Seen, Grnsis,
heads Of MEN ANIMALS from all parts OF the world
Examinations with written charts. given daily by Messrs
FOWLER 4 WELLS, Phrenoogists.
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Prizes Cashed in all Lega tized Lotteries
and information given.
JACOBS, Brokers o. kce, I7s Broadway.
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Lottery PrtIes Cnsned lin for = ! ON
given. J. r. CLAYTON CO., 10 ell street No 8.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

About 100 Certificates fro1a Medica1
men in this recommend wOLCOTr'S Instant Pain An
nihiator. Comment needless. Sold everywhere.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

Addreaa to SmOkers.-P0llak & SOM.
Meerschaum Manufactures removed from Broome
692 Broadway Fourth street. Wholesale and retail.
Pipes order and repaired.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
OPERATIONS OF THE SIXTH ARMY CORPS.
Mr. Charles II. Hannam's Dispatches.
HEADQUARTERS, SIKH ARMY CoRPs,
HALLTowS, Va, August GA M.

Mr. Charles III. Hannam's Dispatches.
HEADQUARTERS, SIKH ARMY CoRPs, I
HALLTowS, Va, August ga M.
just uttered Sixth army corps received
a Some wag, in alluson TO the recent weekly
visits of General wrghts veterans TO this part OF the
country has chris,ened the Sixth army corps Harpers
Weekly" The aluson was very pertinent, and the
joke took amazingly.
heading Of this despatch still occupied by the troops
under command OF Major General Sheridan. IL is place
admirably suited to prevent the crossing of any largo
force OF rebels into Maryland Pennsy vana and at tho
same time cavalry can thoroughly reconnotre the
surrounding country in search OF any small bands OF
thieves aud house burners who have been detached
from the main rebel column.
A STRONG
went out Sunday in the direction OF CharestowD,
but did not lind any large rebel force. thin line OF
cavalry tickets found and driven in few miles. l
did not learn that any Casualties occurred on SIDE
ToRBgRrs
cavalry has arrived and the rebels will have very
striking knowledge OF their number ana fighting qualities
sHERlDAvs
appointment the command the troops in this depart
ment has given great satisfaction to all both officers and
men He with the prestige OF success and q well
on rped reputation for dash and military skliquaes
which guarantee the operations OF this army
will not be barren OF results.
TUESDAY, August % A. NJ
ORDERS TO MOVE
were received this evening. The transportation has been
reduced TO the smallest possible limit, and the will
carry their ratous their knapsacks There s at last
prospect Of our having something to say to the rebel
General Early.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
The German Army for Mexico.

From the WAhuerer OF NFnHH, August
The enrolment for the CORPS OF volunteers for Mexico Is
being pursued with activity. Volunteers present them
selves readily, and in one day many as hundred
and two were engaged.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

Bad ErenGh.-How Many Lovers fe
has friends for parted TO effect
a radical the BALM OF THOUSAND FLOWERS
dentilrice night morning II nso beauties the
complexion. For sale by all druggists.
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The Empress Charlotte ON Her First
RlrfhdaY I'm Mexico.

The Empress OF Mexico happening to be at Puebla on
her birthday addressed The following letter to the Pre-
feet of that town.
SRI am happy to hnd myself at Puebla on the first
birthday which pass Tar from my old country. Such
day for oil day OF "Reminiscences, and those ec-
ticns would be paiofu II the affection,
tons and proofs Of sympathy OF which am the object at
Puebla did not remind that In my new country,
In the midst OF my people, Surrounded by friends
and accompanied by my beloved husband, l have
leisure for Sadness and give thanks to God, who has
brought thus far, by addressing to Him fervent
prayers for the happiness Of country which Is be
heuceforth my Long since united In sympathy with
the Mexicans am now by more powerful and sweeter
bonds-those Of gratitude II is my DESIRE sir that the
poor OF this city should share the joy feel in being among
you. therefore send 900 piasres from my privy
purse You will devote them to the repairs OF the hosp
tails the ruinous state Of which saddened yesterday
The poor who deprived Of that asylum will thus
be able to return to It, ASSURE Monsieur 10 Prefet, my
countrywomen OF Puebla that they possess my Affection
and always will do SO. CHARLOTTE.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

Trusses, tSe.-The Cclenss sed whites
,syer Truss curing rupture 10 the best In tho
world. Supporters and Bfaess ns~.v r9fys, ed.
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SHERIDAN.
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HEAVY FIRING NEAR STRASBURG.

Mr.. Theodore G. Wilson'S Despatch.
In THE FIELD, VIRGINIA, August 16--11 P. n.
Scouts that have come in tonight report that heavy
cannonadng has been heard to-day in the direction Of
Strasburg.
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rru.scs, Elastic stocki Ags, kc.-Marsh
: co once oaly As No vessy sreet Lady attendant
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
Spain Regrets her Los. or the spoils.

From the Epoca OF Madrid, August 2
The adhesion OF Doolado and Uraga to the government
OF the Emperor Macmillan Is rrefragabe proof OF the
Fictitious character OF the which led to the
rupture OF Soledad, and likewise shows grepousiy
mistaken General Prim in regarding that movement
the true expression OF public opinion in Mexico.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

Perfect Hair Dye-MIIler's. Soc. Bet-
more quantity than 81 size Sold by druggsts
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

Sleeve Buttons-New styes
Two three four Eve seven ses, 70 ,we ty Ave dollars
per set For sale BY O. O. ALLEN 40 1r0i"ay one door
below Canal street -. o,c,ock
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

Hili's Hair Dye 5Oc., Biack or Br ,wn.
Reliable riorala gloss for the hair No Barclz
Sold by Drueaists.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

The Positive and egative Powdcrs.--
Better than wsols spesher shop Of drugs and mcs
ctnes Cure all levers ~ rierveus diseases all fcnse uts
eases 81 package Maiis a pos paid. Call address
A. n SfENCk, ~ ST. Ma ~ place, New York.
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mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup for
children Teehing cures Dyscnry and Ds' hr'' regulates
the Stomach and Bowels and cures wind Cosc.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

wigs, rOupes,a. Hair Dye, HAIR Dye
ing and Modavia o. for bsaufying The hair W, As
RArCHnkoRs. IL, Bond street.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

accordingly. that IN New York the proclamation Is re
ceved IN the most business like way ana, insiesd on
readily responding old the STATE evideasy makes
up s mind to strike had bargfin with The Pre- deot
~ possibly The best comment on the position
affairs again afforded by The price of gold which, oven
in The presence OF reiterated reports the fall OF Anta
remained at 254.
The New York herald., 1864-08-17

Ivory Earrings and Pins.
Black, white Four Five ari Sir dollars a.
/ O @. ALIENS, ais Broadway ono door Del Canal
The New York herald., 1864-08-17
American Naval Affairs.

FRENCH REWARDS FOR SAVING HER DROWNING
MEN.
rPars uRus q correspondence OF the London Herald
The Minister OF Marine has awarded gold medal OF the
second Glars the pilot Mauger and silver medals to the
pilot Gossein and the apprentice pilot Doucet for their
conduct saving the lives Of part OF the crew OK the
Alabama, after the naval combat of Cherbourg.