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The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

Items from Southern Sources Illness of Mr..
stephens. 80
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 26.
The Richmond Enquirer Of Jan. ] 9th says
"Mr. Hidell, Secretary Of the Vice President,
received dispatch yesterday from Augusta,
Ca, announcing the sudden and serious i'll.
ness of Mr. Stephens. He was attacked on
Sunday morning. This attack, with the well
known state of his health during the winter,
creates serious apprehensions in regard to
him."
The Enquirer contains the following dis
patches:
Russellrilte, East Tennessee, Jan. 1914
A accommodating party of the enemy drove
in our cavalry pickets, and were in turn
driven back. Both pickcts now occupy their
original positions.
Brisk artillery firing was heard yesterday
in the direction of Jonesvlle. 1t was sup
posed that the enemy have attacked Gen. w.
L. Jones.
Orange Court House, Jan. 1SM.-The en-
envy have recently moved their pickets to
Robinson's river, advancing two miles.
The Richmond papers contains not word
from Charleston.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

ST. Louis, Jan. 20.
A large portion of the harbor was cleared
Of ice to-day. The ferry boats have resumed
their trips.
Gen. Grant arrived here to-day and proceed
ed Immediately to the bedside of his sick son.
Gen. Rosecrans is expected here tomorrow
IL. X. Boyd, young EngishmaD, who was
arrested at the Planters House few days
since by authority from Washington, ON the
charge of being rebel spy, attempted to es-
cape from his guard to-day while they were
conducting him to the Provost Marshars Office
by leaping from the 9Th story of his hotel
down the centre of winding staircase to the
basement. He was taken up in an insensible
state and now lies in a very critical condition,
though he had no bones broken.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 20.
The Times Washington dispatch says Gen.
CAN'T will issue an address to the people of
Arkansas, urging them to return to their allie
glance, and declaring "as slavery is dead
there is nothing left for the South to fight for
The Tribune says Gen. Halleck expresses
the belief that last desperate effort will be
made by the rebels in the spring TO transfer
the real fighting to Northern soil.
Senator Wilson intends to introduce bill
providing that all lands conflscated in the
South, shall be divided into homestesds for
soldiers.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

THE INDEPENDENT CoURsE.-The Fifth
Of the Independent Course of Lectures will
be given by Theodore Tilton, ESQ.,. of the N.
Y. Independent. Mr.. Tilton is comparatively
. stranger 10 our people, being known only by
reputation which is country wide. He is a
boldsand fearless advocate of Freedom, and
one Of the most racy writers and eloquent
speakers Of the time. Those who would secure
seats should apply early for course or evening
tickets
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

NEW YORK. Jan. 2G
A letter from Folly Island, to the CONNER
cial, says :-"Rumors are still prevalent of
meditated expedition towards Savannah, but
nothing reliable is known.
There was a general review on the goth.
All the troops on the Island, 1000 men, were
in line, besides two full batteries.
Gen. Terry is In command on Folly Island.
All hopes Of reaching Charleston this win
ter have died away among the troops.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

NEW YORK, Jan. 2G.
The 5sth and 6Sth N. y. regiments arrived
to-day from Chattanooga on a furlough, hav-
ing re-enlisted. Each regiment numbers over
POO men.
The 18th Penn. regiment arrived to-day on
the steamer Fulton, from Port Royal.
Some uneasiness is felt for the safety of the
clipper Dreadnought, which left Liverpool
Nov 18th for this port, but no serious disaster
is apprehended.
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Pennsnlrania Polifcs.

HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 20.
caucus OF the Republican members of the
Legislature met this evening and resolved to
carry out the views of the Governor in refer
ence to the payment of the State interest, as
expressed In his annual message. The ques-
ton of adjournment was discussed and the
caucus gave decision against it by decided
majority.
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ARRIVAL OF THE DAMAscus.-The steam
ship Damascus, Capt. Brown, from Liverpool
the 7th and Londonderry the sth inst, arrived
at this port yesterday afternoon, having expe-
rieneed boistcrous weather during the whole
passage, which has delayed her arrival. She
brought full cargo, eleven cabin and ninety
been anticipated by the arrival Of the Canada
at Halifax.
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ExTRACrs from "a long rinded yars" Of Saw
IL ELL &. SrRour HOWARD 4 STRoUrl to Snrrn
= srKArroN. New York. tho came bearing date
April 18th, 1852
''our County Records show the whole matter. and
about these there can be question. propose,
therefore, that you send your claim some Attor.
ney here. As Counsel for the Administratrix.I have
no desire to conceal any matter connected with the
administration. II you adopt this course II would
be convenient, perhaps to notify your attorney 70
call upon me. and will immediately pat hin il com
manieation with the Probate Records. and Win the
Administrators"
ii it is requisite to employ s'sonr ATTORNEY
HERE 'ro GALL uroS" Strout, so that he (Strout)
.'fms,ediateiu put Aim (this .ssoME ATTORNEY
HERK''l ''m communication tcifh the Probate Rec
ords. and With fhe dain sfrafrir In order 10 Get
THE DfvIDESD''to s5t54}-"&l0S0 ' out Of Stroat
HOW MUCH OVER % PER CENT. THAT DIVIDEND,
Sale, WILL l BE LIKELY TO RHALIzxf
DIT CHASE
Assignee of Smith 3 Strafton.
NIB "TBr PROBATE R1coRDs" speak IN Mach
and srhife. tses report ef CosHffee ~ NIsx.) The
Administrators has already spoken as follows:
This may certify that SEwKLL c. SrRour How.
ARD Sr.ouTl was retained a. Counsel TO adjust
the affairs pei taning to my late husband estate e
might best tend for my and that Of the hers
At law. He WAS NOT EMPLOYED TO BUY UP ruK
HIS OWN BENEFIT. Had there been NO asssts, h
services which he rendered,
Portland July II. 1858. oc20 rsTAAstf
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n3-One hundred and three recruits from
Camp Berry, under command Of Lieut.. Tur-
ner, marched through the city last evening
and embarked on board the steamer for Bos-
ton. They were escorted by the Camp Berry
Band, and are intended to recruit various reg
iments.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

e@We are requested to state that the City
Marshal has rescinded the permission for lads
to coast in. Smith street. The numerous ac-
cidents that have happened in that locality
has led to this course.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27
Railreaa opera.ion. Rs..,.ed.

PITTsBURG, Pa Jan. &c.
The Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad Com
pany recommended running their trains to-day
to all points on the road. The business Of the
road was suspended in consequence of the
engineers strike.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

New YORK, Jan. 90.
The U. S. steamer Fulton, from Port Royal
sd and Stone Inlet 9th inst, has arrived.
She brings no news of Importance. Improve
ments were progressing on the various posts
and batteries. The troops were in good health
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27
Guerrilla chief Shot.

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 20.
Major Burroughs, the guerrilla chief, was
shot by the guard last night while attempting
to escape from the pest house, where he was
under treatment for the small pox.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

SEARCH AND SEIZURE. = City Marshal
Head, with some Of the police. yesterday
paid visit to the shop OF Frank Kane, on
Iadia street, and seized therein a small guam
tlty of liquors.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

M. L. A. LEcrURE.-Th will be few
evening tickets sold at the door, for DIR. Hol-
lands lecture this evening, after the season
ticket holders are seated.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

u-Ocean Engine Company No. will
close their dances for the season with ball
At Mechanics Hall this evening. The parties
having been SO successful, the managers have
decided to give 10 dances ON this occasion
without extra charge. Tickets, admitting
gentleman and ladies, IS cents Gallery, %
cents to be had Of the managers and at the
door. Music by Chandler.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

the Throat aud Lungs successfully treated by NINA.
LAriax. BY Z. MoRsR, NJ D.,
auls'6a cod Corner Smith and Congress Sta
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27

"We would call attention to the adver-
tisement Of Howe's Pills in another column.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27
the Ch,.on.nk. pircte,.

ST. JOHN, N. b., Jan. 20.
The examination of the Chesapeake pirates
will be resumed tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27
JOHNS COAL.

1Rn TONS Stove size at 1893 Commercial ST.
fCO tRichardson's Wharf, Portland
The undersigned has sold the Johns Coal for nine
years last past. 1t has given general satisfaction
Where there liz fair draft, no coal excels for
cookin use
SAll coal sent from this wharf will be sent in
good order, carefully picked and screened.
Other Varieties to wit:
LEHiGH. Sugar Loaf. Hazleton aud Old Lebieh
Nav. Company's.
SCHUfLkILL, Nv. ASH Losust Mountain.
RED ASH, the genuine FRANKLIN COAL, also
the Diamond.
CHESTNUT COAL. tJohnsD well screened;
price s9.50-good for small stoves, or where the
draft can be readily checked,
CUMBERLAND COAL. prime article for
Smiths use.
janis iseodtf JAMES III. BAKER
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Municipal Court.--Jan. 90.

John Sheridan, for drunkenness and dis
turbance, was fined So and costs, which he
paid.
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= "A Il II OF
Condemned Navy Cannon !

NOTICE is hereby given that ON the 18th day of
IN February next, at IL O'Clock NJ. there will be
sold, at public auction at the Navy Yard BROOKLYN
New York, and at the Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New
Hampshire, the following cannon, being 32-pd's of
81 ewt, known rs gradual increase viz:
One hundred and six tloG) cannon at Navy Yard,
Brooklyn.
Forty-six t46) cannon at Navy Yard, Portsmouth.
These guns are to be sold by the pound, and one.
half the purchase-money is TO be paid at the compile
tion of the sale and the other hall upon the removal
of the guns by the purchaser, which removal must
take place within ten days after the sale and the
expense of said purchaser.
HENRY A. WISE, Chief of Bureau.
Bureau Of Ordnance. Nary Department Washing
ton City. January Is, 1864. jau23 d3w
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American Exchange
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY!

Capital 100000,
Insure Buildings. Merchn ndise, House.
hold Furniture, Rents, Lea ses, vcs-
sells on the Stocks, and other Per.
sonal Property nj tine LOVE-
est rrtes.
SAMUEL BROWN, President.
WILLIAM RAYN0R. Secretar.
EDWARD SHAW, Agent. l02 Middle Street.
oct27 lyeod
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Dissolution.

TIME copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm style of PHINNEY & co, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent. 1.-The affairs of he late
concera will be settled at the old stand by H. NJ.
Phinney
Having this day sold to Stuart & Co. our stock in
trade, we would cordially ,mn,end them to.our
friends and former patrons worthy their patron
age and confidence. PHiNNEY q CO.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-27
Copartnership.

FNyHE undersigned have this day formed copart-
Il nership under the frrn style of STUART 4 Co.
and will continue the Stove and Furnace business
in all branches at the old stand, No. III Middle
Street. CHARLES ii. STUART,
jAn2l diff ID. X. STEVENS.
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II home and abroad. az the or,v wsv po.sbls
through which the rebellion cou,I n--ompl a. It's
al ic.t-tbc diqgolulou II the f,'i. tlri hclcveb
that bo IN. General Va. the ,,iia NAV. who had .
m ton tb,t ennled ant mart, i, f-e N,-th io rally
on 60 coIrm,nJ , forr, = A ur,i ,.,fc a breach
In Tho p,triotic Union port-, .i as o. lora' or N
any essential decr.e ,,lfrcilc H. - c.ss atcccsS
., en- re hon, To- ,be enemies of a,'r lri,truncui.
iot,iyu ,r domestic aud on tliis .fo.i,1 uppr,cd
10 him ~ Withhold his u,rnc 49,. tie 81 ..incS
trare men ,ybr v,rc .cor ,n assemble NJ INlcaco.
c,rtrs.,i n, o,no,, mai 4, was his iuty a. his
country AMI Iefr'orr his own ,rr, po' cy as ~e.
gnr,lci he ..r,. and sn,~,,lons 10 rulnc h,uors
10 address n notc 4, NJ, J,ncoIn asltur comrnand
in In. ann = d~Dl,r,nu n, tie same utDr
that he uI not .c,k Il wih A view to
/ recommend himself ta "A Presidential pom
| nation; ,rj I tlou,ti wi noped he TOO
! thought u.st .. .,eu. ,.,.,roI,y m revolutionary
| ,i,,es ot,.h, f., leJ A., an. In ,tr Geld and aim
| nraugh n ftr,u. Ih 4 fth uosltiln At clcc ~
ginst Tho CIV ts,,r- lft q, - rrt,,c1t that No
| man had ever riechcd nom, thc l,.tc.acld tn th~
r.,u p,yy,r with a, n.u,y ,yh.. No hai discirlned
| and lei N t,rs,n, tl.., ,ii not fuI hin.sc1 ALL"
AMI willing to nae Tint army g. s, 1irc that posi-
| ton furrcJ, ,hcr,f,rc tia, ie 30 sy'shci to ,'x-
crt the hgl military ntn nr,cr,s ,.hi,' his icndss
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San Fynneisoo oct THE steamship hrcmcn
renewed their rotous corduc, the departure Of
he steamer Golden Age, to-day, and . slroug
posse ofpohce, aided by the provc-'-yu,rd, took
pntsrssion Of the wharf. Large numbers Of the
aromen were arrested. including some of the ring.
leaders.
An Indian wM IL impending in vsncouver's I.-
lsnd. Several murders have beea committed by
them, aud some tribes were In srrns.
Aruutny on board an English ship At Fort An
scios was quolled BY the United States Revenue
Cutter shrbr1cs, on the eTth Of september.
The Methodist, Presbyterian and Con.r og suonal
Convocstiop In this State, have adopted Union re-
solutions and in support Of tho war.
San Francisco Oct s.-Tho man charged with
forging United States notes is named Patrick
Mccoy. Marshal Rand will send him Eas, mex,
week by steamer.
Adviees from Acapulco say tha, the French Geo,
expects shortly to be reinforced.
Byspontancous combustion fifty thousand dollars
worth of coal stored N the great coal derot leons.
Ing to the Pacific aXi steamship Company, wa,
lately destroyed.
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TUE people of Colorado have de1i-i Nv large
majority t. rcms In terr tcrSl condition, and
rrlcclsi the constitution. This sc'tlcs the qucsion
A. ~ the probability of he vote oi Clcrado lcing
imitt~d in the Cnl,ed States Electoral College Ut
the Vt election.
LAST wear no less than four hundred and thirty.
two vipcrs were Killed st Port Bourbon, Mar.
tnlue. the females ic.ng in the proportion of two
v evcr. THIRTY eight eggs was the Nishcst nuH..
bct found in n nest, and nine the least when two
young v.pers are ~ one cyg, one Of them Is Always
yellow.
Tnz Internal Revenue Bureau have issued a cir.
cunr .,ntnr that no stamps will hc required upon
aihdavits and power o. attorney granting ~ SOL
1iers the right 10 vote. III, exception IL made on
The ground that such requirement would lie re-
srie,icn on the elective franchise, which Ia NJ, de-.
ssuei by either state or Federal legislation.
AaArrv couple were lately united ~ what re
| negro mins,rels call "thc bonds Of hcmloCk," NJ
| pcwahury, England. TIC ages II the pair aud "
| their "hcs, man" un,cd were two bur lrei md
twenty YEAR,. TIC lovely bride " scventy-two
bad w. hc assisted ont OF the cal " undcIR, tie n-
| iorcst,nr ceremcuy, by two ''yovths" aged seven
| flour wears each
| sorrnrus p'rcr ssys ,ha, when the news ~
the capture Of Atlanta am vel in Richmond, Gene.
raj Lee was rcnt Jr and remained in cloee consul.
| ta,ion with President Davis and General Bragg
| from eight O'Clock 10 the evening until nino
| o'clock next morning. A. this meeting General
| Ramcsari's aopo nimcut o. the command oi all the
Confederate r rccs In the States south u Virginia
WAS determined upon % also the pan Of . new
| campaign.
ors nrrrxs lately Rad OCCASION to receive on
| his stsh y volunteer Al. Hcaring ths fact. Gen
Ilalleck addressed Gen. Hlilor lotcr in which hc
| quoted from a OircuRr ISSUED hy Gen. Mcclellan,
| T. rhdding the spI Io'ntmcnt of Volunteer A,H. and
tcques,ed 10 he informed whether tho c'lc'f IN
question vss expected to he paid. Gen Butler re
plcd, .tsnis that be uct aware that Gcncr'
AcCl'llBu commanded tie .rmy TINT ne was very
sure he I'D no, command his department. lie f'ir
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tSpte,il Cort.p3ndenec Of IL, y. y su",)
xy,,..-4,r~ a. : 1874

t-....,t c,.,.,.,,Jeurr of fL. S SUM-
''P'''' '''' -,.
NoacEitH' oNt' " ioos
hdror cfhe sun:
rl,. .,,,ol copvc,,,,on, entitled the Americas
| - ,,,a,.I
bard o' ''nin'S''ncrS ''r '"e'"" "
clotOi Ne ecss .oua Ills morning rhe a'endAne"
- ,.,,, ,,r,c Soma gav th.t fyn thousand
" .,, -. ., ,A.. ann
srnneorT have "oeh n"r'1i'' "''" "'" INV VIZ
thousand rvc luu'rci were ohlircd to retu,u
- .., - ,,,.. ,,.,-,r, n alton.
h"'to !" 'i'' ''' 49,, -
M'chhn'c' iiA0 rae piN'' o "'''u''' ''o"
,tf. ,,,,,f,,. ,.bf,b for tho last three days and
al .l,,s three thou-ani uepplc were crammed. Tbs
n .rI orgnnilcd on 1ucs,sy afternoon, with Dr..
I,,l.r If W liAfus CuiIt.c, az President. Adj
JI.rc, arJ rctortq opened d lueluces, nd in tho
c,.n,ng DR. Coudit 81 Auburn, y. Y, preached .
sermon COMPACT Philosophical aud spiritual. Ov
,.r,l R,r,rt showing the marked prosperity aud
.,'s r,h,s ,roqt u ionpry cutcspriHt. Ino sum
- s.un onn.ntr.rr.- tcd ior the Ia : years work
a., t,', ro. a,l WIN 4, aurrlua of $4,000 for the
"cxtvet-. Th's iuauciaj success cxcted great In
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From North Carolina.
Vavures sf she yellow Yeyer.

Ser Yort. Oct o.-The steam transport Dudley
Back. from horchcsd City, n. C. ria Fortress
M'r-oe 9a hours. with 1874 men Of the 9S,h Massn
chc ctss regiment. has arrived at this port. Gsc.
whhmsr.h. Of beverly, Mass, and Joe Kent. cf
n. Y City. died cf yellow fever on the passage.
They were sick when they came boAr,i. AID
were not ren until the vessel had put 10 .ca
Their Effects he hsd by those authorized by the
s'mc W receive them. by applying 70 Luni & Rros,
No rs South street. There is news from More
bead CITY Of importance exccI+ The prevalence OF
yellow fever, which very much in,erfcrcs with the
business n the Military Depsrtncn, in North Caro-
lins. Many o. the places cf buslness in Ncwberu
ere olceci. Among the recent deaths are Major
Lawson. 2?d Mass Heavy Artillery Provost
Marshal Lieut. Col. Stone 3d n Y. Arullery
Surgeon Fran gan, 1s2d " y Vols.
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c. aoinnogL oct. 9.-Gens raj Burbrdge with
1880 tod infantry, attsf kod salivo in South
western Virginia, whoro some extensive sait-
works Ar located, and car moi two retoubts cap
turing i50 prisoners bcsls large number Of
horses miles cattle. etc Our loss VAS small.
C,lone' M,s1n, oi tao iib Michigan, WAS killed,
snd Colon.l Hanson, acting BncSiier. General. WAS
wouni~i. Finding the plSre strongly fortao and
defended BY . large force under Brockinrdge and
Echol,, General Burbrid ye withdrew during the
night, leaving his woun ied. The setels pursued
for about eish, miles. General Burbrlise passed
through Counsson thr afternoon on ue way n
Lon ngton.
SRsbet A ceotsit)
Late Richmond r,pers contain the follow.
ing;
HedG.yvd~tsrs. Army or Noyfk>vn V,y1tnia,
Oct, I. 1904 Hon. Secretary Of Wav General
Brockinrdso reports that the enemy sts.t ed Salt.
vile on the 5d inst and received . bloody re-
pulse
They retired ing the rhght in greN confusion.
hpparenuy In the direction OF Sandy River. lsa yins
Ilcst of their dcni and wo nnded IN our hands.
I'eis pursuing them.
All of our troops behave well r p. liza
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which the right ~ the Tenth corJs rcrhed. TIE
asauit on this part Of tho line vas 20 desperate
thu, 10 also forced back some distance but the
ground was afterwards recovered with heavy loss
70 the enemy This ended the engagement, al
though Pcke, diminishing continued all day. or
lo-r is not known. but must have been eonsidera-
bic. ss some II our cavalry were completely sur
rounded. General Ksu'r IL said 70 have bsen cap
'ured, hu, succeeded IN masking his escape. The
encmy's loss was severe. We took about 100 pms
oncrS mostly belonging TO Lnns'treet'- Corps
Headq'dr,rs Of k Amy Of n, Potomac
Oct. So A. M-Ihcre is nothing 10 report to-day
nom his army. ouietpess prevails with the er'
oepton II rickct-hrins which wss quite brisk ,il
night, IN the vicinity Of Jerusalem plank road.
TIE weather hs. greatly changed nnee yesterday
and u Ia now quite cold
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The situation from a Rebel Point Of View.
The Redmond ESarrsxR, Oct. 9Th, ssye:


II ,rprars, from the best Information At com.
nan', that the onenys position below Richmond
is inst about tour miles and half rom the eorpo-
rate limits and about mile and . bali from our
Intermediate lines IN that direction Their hne e.
tends from the Darbyt,wu 70 tho New Market
rosis. and is located almoe, directly " tho len OF
Chsihn's tChspnb Rlu6 Besides cuclos,ns many
residences which have never heretofore tccn wthi-
hostile lines the eEemy's position isk~ IN tNe
Heurco County poor-house. A, the tino 81 the
enerny's advance there were weeks supplies on
hand for the few inmates Of the institution. ne
enemy will have probably removed II o<n farther io
the roar anil must Of course, take Of y
Tend them within our lines. Mcclellan ~aa 10
time about the same distance fron Echuoue, tut
flrther ~ the north, whcu in ihe vciniiy o. seven
ncs an Fair Oaks on the fort River Hu'road
Ga yes,erdav the enemy were still ongAge in
strengthening Their l'ue, and ia1y probably
continue unnl they make IL ns sdong as
Il br-ltar against direct sttNk. We arc
told, however, that IL can te e..tked With
thr exercise of come enstnoernx skill For.
illrr' eou. however Il tic nan point now held
by thcn, their more advanced positions orIains,
for the prosen, st least, mere p.1sct Line There
was . rport on yoster lay thai hostile cav
slry moving In tho vicinity Of fossell's Mill,
the locality Of late battles and out further W tho
north. evidently rcconnoitrrtag the count fy. Nc
pt tSuvc evidence has occurred 10 show tb At Grant
has taken away any portion o. DIS troops. trom the
north SIDE II any have been removed 'b cir places
have teen m'rplicd BY others who vcro marched
~ tic Pcnnnsuls. Therc Ia, however, y me reason
to tclicve II at nsno we, ~ this nd put In
pr.c!ce by tie enerny, blsod upon the supposlsior
that Lee ID be deceived nio tle To hef that III
movement hy the lea was tncir real ,urroso, apc
soon ss no should ~ srceivc that they march
in. troops In ck W the Souih SIDE, iat lie woul'
take swsy hh' reinforccuerts from Chafin's. SnC
have that in,g ortant position an eN y prey TO IN
fresh troops eiti,y n,archcd up ty ,he Pcuinsul
route. II ths, Sas really . rsrt Of the Fclefa
Ilsn. It has turI.ei out . failure, complete sn'
ridiculous.
rhe'c is stn astrnrgo silence a. out Petcrsb,u q
On yesterday scarcely gun was Iaeard W ~ Ia.
hour ia the day. Both sides said w. be watin
and watching The enemy arc evidently deter
mined, Il possible. TO stretch th' ir lines around
the South nde Railroad, 20 do VI ich they will hav
to tyLt Their way to II for 81; mi.os ION be
line" O,ce upon that ROAD t ey viii require
| least hfly thousand new troops preserve tho pc
siton, or their Inc will he ut slender sem
circle, shrh may he pierced Al any point.