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THE SIYUATION.

Everything looks encouraging this 9th day Of
Msy. 1854. There seems to DO no doubt that
Lee d q. tAis moment nearer an irrsparable
defeat than b has been since the rebellion
commenced.
Were ws at liberty to msntion facts within
our kDowisdEe, we think we could demon
strats that Leo has real occasion to dread
the .traseOy of our military operations a. well
as the visor With which they are pressed.
We beaisve that JeR Davis's finds to-day
In reality what has sometimes been talked
about, that sit tAunders all around"i
We believe that not only IL Leo most sorsly
pressed IN frsnt but that Butler u putting
Beauregsrd 70 his trunps on the James, ana
that one Of the oscisivs battles OF the war is
being fought BY Sherman to-day at Buxzsrd
Roost 6ap. 70 which place the enemy retired,
as 3 stronger position than Tunns, HILL on BE-.
Ag pressed By Sherman. All the Indications
point 70 . glorious Union victory In this battle.
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From the Peninsula.
Reconnaissance TOWARDS RICHMOND
FROM WILLIAMSBURG.

NEW YORK, May THE Herald has York.
town letter OF the 4th, stating that Dol. Onder.
donk with detachment OF the 1st New York
rounted rifles, left williamsburg yesterday
morning. moving along the old Richmond stage
road, and meeting NO obstruction Until they
passed Barhamsville. The party here divided,
Major Whelan taking the York river road,
while the main body was at States Vile. The
object Of the division was TO capture the rebel
picket At New Kent Court. House. Near States.
vile the column was fred upon by guerrillss,
who fed.
The rebel outposts wore ono after another
run down and captured, and the moment after
the appearance OF our column at New Kent
the rebel force stationed there iied. They were
pursued some distance whom our forced re-.
turnsd The rebel force at Bottoms Bridge
was found 70 consist OF only Holcomb's South
Carolina Legion. On the return, when six
miles east Of Beshamsvills, Aftsr dark, several
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Incidents, Casualties Reported, &c.

Incidents, Casualties Reported, &c.
General Hays killed.
Generals Getty and Gregg, Colonel Hays,
General Owens reported wounded.
Gen. Hancock is reported to have received
a slight wound while rallying his men to re-
sist A. p. Hills onset
Two of Burnsides staff are reported killed
while carrying dispatches.
The gallant General Hays, whose death is
reported, was q graduate OF West Point, and
was at the Academy at the same time with
Gen. Grant. He served with great credit du-
ring the Mexican war, and for personal gal
lantry and daring courage he was one of the
most distinguished officers In the United States
service. He belonged originally TO the Sd
CORDS, and, on the late reorganization Of the
army, he was attached to Hancock's corps.
He held the position which bore the brunt Of
Gen. A. +. Hill's attack, and fell at the head of
his command, Just at the moment that support
had been ordered forward to assist him.
1t is reported that Maj. Gen. Sheridan, new
ly appointed in command of the cavalry of the
army,) pitched into the rebel General Stuart
on Friday, giving him q sharp taste OF his fight
ing quality, and scattering the rebel cavalry
like the wind.
On Thursday vigorous efforts were made by
the rebels to break Gen. Meaoe's line and sep
arate his corps. For that purpose the rebel
forces were massed, and, under the command
OF Gen. Longstreet, endeavored to penetrate
between the center, held by Gen. Warren, at
the Wilderness, and the right wing, command.
ed by Cen Sedgwick, and resting on Germans
Ford. Failing in this, Hills corps, under com
mand Of Gen. A. p. Hill, the strongest in the
rebel army, was further strengthened by a
portion OF Ewells corps, tried to break through
between Warren's center and our left wing,
commanded by Gen. Hancock; but this effort
also proved abortive. The New York cavalry
were pushed forward towards Orange Court
House, but were forced back with considera.
BILE loss. On Thursday night the position OF
the Army Of the Potomac remained as it had
been during the day Warren in the center, a,
the Wilderness; Hancock at Chancellorsville
on the left; and Sedgwick on the left, extend
ing to Germania Ford.
A despatch from Gen. Butler, received Sat.
urday evening, at the War Department, states
that the movement frcm Fortress Monroe had
thus far successfully accomplished every thing
that had been expected. The whole force had
successfully landed, and was busily engaged
in securing it's position against any cas- sualty
that might happen, and a reconnaissance had
been pushed forward to Petersburg.
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PREVALENT RUMORs.-There is q rumor In
the city to-day that General Burnside was
wounded in fight which occurred yesterday.
We are confident there is no truth whatever in
the report
1t is said that our army Is to-day In posses
sion OF Orange Court House, which Is nine
miles from 6ordonsville
We have no positive information in regard
to anv fighting as yet at the front. It Is said
that our forces took possession of the rebel for
tifications In the wilderness without resistance,
no forces being found in them.-Alezandria
Journal, Mau 9Th.
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IHb NEWS.
iYRoA SATURDAYS sEooND lDirIoN.I
Further Particulars Of the Fight
ing between Lee and Grant.
Hancock Attacked near Charlottesville
by Longstreet with bis whole force
and part Of EwellS.
Our Troops Admirably Handled.
General Burnside Joins Grant.
The Great Battle doubtless Fought yesterday

In our first edition we gave from the bulletin
OF the Independent Line dispatch from New
York. giving the purport Of special dispatch
to the New York Tribune, concerning the fight.
Ing near Charlottesville. The Associated
Press dispatch below gives additional particu-
lars embraced In the same dispatch:
NEW YORK, May THE Tribune has the fol-
lowing special dispatch: On Wednesday night
Gen. Warren's headquarters were at the vii.
derness; Gen. Sedgwiek on his right, and head
quarters at Geunania Ford.
On Thursday morning the Rebels pressed our
picket and appeared in strong force on our
right. The 5th New York cavalry skirmishing
on the Orange Court House road were driven
in with a severe loss, leaving many wounded
on the field.
Gen. Grifith's division marched forward on
our right, about ii O'Clock, to feel the enemy's
position, and were met by the Rebel Gen. A. p.
Hill, supported by Gen. Ewell.
A severe action took place, in which we cap
tured about 800 prisoners, though it is reported
that we lost two guns. In the meantime Gen.
connect with Warren, and had hardly got into
position, his left resting on or near Chancsl-
lors syille, when he was attacked by Longstreet
with his full corps and part of EwelTs.
Gen Hancock, with the assistance Of Getty's
division of the 9th corps, held his position
under q musketry fire Of two and half hours
duration, in which his command suffered Sc
yerely, and inflicting much injury upon the
rebels.
Other developments showed Lee to have his
whole force on our front.
This knowledge Of their position was OF
course highly important, and was thus OBJ
tanned only by the greatest skill in the handling
of our troops. 1t not being the purpose Of
General Meade to advance upon the enemy, he
ordered the line of battle to be held till morn
ing. The position of the troops ON Thursday
night was parallel with and a little in advance
of the road from Germania Ford to Chancel-
lorsville the two ianks resting on those points,
and general headquarters being at the Wilder
ness.
Meanwhile, in the afternoon, the advance of
e
position on our right flank. Gen. Burnside's
rear arrived this forenoon.
Itwas understood that general attack was
to be made this morning, and heavy firing had
commenced on Cur right when left.
ats O'Clock, heavy cannonading was heard,
and when I passed at Kelly's Ford about
O'Clock this forenoon. This leads me to be.
| ueye that we had driven to their dsfenses, az
| no heavy guns could be brought into action on
| the former position. There ought to be nc
| doubt that there has been great victory.
Gen. Meade showed his strength yesterday
| by stubborn and gallant defence, without
! using half his command. He has undoubtedly
brought into action his force to-day. The
| troops are in high state Of enthusiasm.
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CONGREsSIO
XXxVIIIfH OONGREss.-6IRsT SESSION.
SATURDAY, May Z.

SATURDAY, May7.
The President pro. tenn. Of the Senate caused
the following to be read:
WASHINGTON CITY, May, 1SA.-To Hon
Daniel CLARK, Presdent pro. tenn. q. s. Senate
Sir: In anticipation of an absence from the
country, bearing gratef ul recollections OF nv
intercourse with the gentlemen OF your honor
able body, and ferveRtly praying 70 Almighty
God for their present and future welfare
through our Lord Jesus Christ, beg leave
hereby respectfully to tender my resignation OF
the Office Of Chaplain to the United States
Senate for the 3sth Congress, to take immediate
effect With sincere regards,
BYRON SUNDERLAND.
After the presentation OF q few petitions, and
the reporting OF one or two bills, on motion OF
Mr.. Wilson the Senate went executive ses.
sion, he urging the necessity Of giving few
moments to executive bCsiness.
The session Waa still In executive session at
10 minutes past O'clock.
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A PRESENT FROM GENERAL GRANT TO GEN

A PRESENT FROM GENERAL GRANT TO GEN
ERAL RAWLINS.
To-day we were shown a handsome silk sash
intended as present from Major General
Grant, to his Chief Of Staff, Brigader General
John A. Rawlins. Inscribed upon the sash,
in indellible ink, is the following inscription,
the signature OF which is in General G.'s own
handwriting:
"This sash, worn by me through all my bat.
ties and campaigns, from, and including the
surrender Of Vicksburg, July 4th, 1863, is pre-.
sented to Brigadier General John A. Rawlins
my Chief OF STAFF, in evidence Of my apprecia.
ton as an>oficer and friend.
y. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General u. S. Army"
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torpedoss exploded in dense wood. and sever
al men and horses were hit but nobody killed.
The rebel authorities are removing ths ma
chanery OF the Tredegar iron works from Rich.
mond to some point further South.
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TO B u IL ID e r s .

Having on hand large stock of Lumber, such AZ
JOIsT,
SCANTLIN6,
SIDING,
FLOORING,
WHITE PINE CuLLAsG-
SHINGLES, &C.,
and desiring to change the plan of my yard and at
the same time to avoid the expense of moving and
re-piling much Of this lumber, shall from this
date materially reduce my prices in order to close
out my stock and make the desired change at once
will offer particular inducements to parties pur-
chasing lar gely, especially of Framing Lumber.
have very superior assortment of 1, IL. 2, 8.
and inch OAK and ASH, mostly well seasoned.
to which invite the attention of hard wood deal
ers. T. EDW. CLARK,
Office and Yard Virginia avenue,
my7-lw+ between 9th and th ste. east.
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LOCAL NEWS.

THE CASE OF ELLA JAcKsox.-Eila Jackson
was 70 have been tried to-day before Justice
Clayton on the charge OF comphcity In the
death Of Miss Maggie Duvall. by aiding In ad-
ministering medicine to her IN procure an abor.
uon. At therequest Of Ool. Baker who desired
poned until Monday next at u O'Clock. Messrs.
MarbsrTy ana Ford appear Tor Miss jackson.
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
THE REBEL RAID ar PIEDmON1

THE REBEL RAID AT PIEDMONT.
BALrIMoR1, May THE special dispatches
to the New York papers concerning the late
raid at Piedmont, West Virginia, are grossly
exaggerated. The whole amount Of damage to
property will not exceed &50,OOo No person
was disturbed, and there was no appearance
OF murder at any point. ALI the trains are
running regularly, and the road IL again
strongly guarded by troers under command OF
Gen. Kelly, who has resumed active duty
after brief leave OF absence.
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~From John Q. Parker. $40 street, Hud-
son Taylor, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, and J..
Shillington, Odeon building, Pennsylvania
avenue, we have the June number OF Harper's
Magazine, containing amongst other attractive
matter the opening chapters OF Dickens new
novel, sOur Mutual Friend" The "Veneer.
ings" family are introduced in Bozzy style,
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From the West.
FIGHT WITH FORREST AT BOLIyER, TENN.
THE ENEMY WHIPPED.
FORREST RETREATS TO MISSISSIPPI.
GEN. sTURGIs IN PURSUIT.
GEN. sTEELE'S MOVEMENTS IN ARKANSAS,
From the West.
THE ENEMY WHIPPED.
FORREST RETREATS TO MISSISSIPPI
GEN. sTURGIs IN PURSUIT.

CAIRO, May 6.-The steamer Killman has ar
rived with one days later intelligence.
Advices from Memphis state that the ad.
vance Of Gen. Sturgis' cavalry, under Colonel
Karge, Cd New Jersey cavalry, 700 strong, with
two pieces Of artillery, encountered a brigade
of Forests men, 1000 strong, near Bolivar, on
the south side OF the Hatchie, on Monday last
a severe fight took place, lasting two hours,
and resulting in the enemy's being driven from
the intrenchments and retreating across the
river through Bolivar, destroying the bridge
behind him.
It Is reported that Forrest was present in the
fight, and it Is believed that he is beating q
rapid retreat In Mississippi Gen. Sturgis is
In hot pursuit. Our loss is two killed and ten
wounded.
On the 25th, the train returning to Pine
Bluff was captured by the enemy. It consist
ed Of two hundred and forty wagons together
with an escort, under the command OF Dol.
Drake, comprising the 26th Iowa, 77th Ohio,
/ and the a3d Indiana, with four pieces Of aril-
lery.
Gen. Steele left Camden for Little Rock on
the 26th, being out OF supplies. On the 3Oth he
crossed Sabine river. Before crossing he was
attacked by the rebels, under Pagan. During
the evening portion Of the rebel cavalry
crossed the river above there, and proceeded
within eight miles Of Little Rock.
Omcers recently from Little Rock report that
nlace and Pine Bluff safe, the latter being
strengthened by 800 men, under General An.
drews
In the attack while crossing the Saline river,
Major Atkinson and Lieut. Henry, Of the 5th
Indiana, were killed. The loss was heavy.
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A LDERNEY COWS FOB SALE.

On SATURDAY the 18th day Of May, at2 clock {.
n :. at the Cattle Scales In Nee hsnicsyile Mont.
Bidder, il or Is valuable fresh Milch Cows with
calves, mo.tly Of the Alkaerney stock 30 ,uiff1
aud delicate flavor of their butt.r.
Terms of sale; a credit Of four months, The pu.-
chaser giving his note, with interest, and satsfae
tory tecurity.
my.7-Eo4tr A. b. DAVIS
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PERSONAL.

MADAM GODDARD CAN BE CONSULTED ON
IVY the Past and Future, at No. 1O2 street. one
door from lst ST.. my 6-3t1
INFORMATION WANTED OF CORNELIUS
WORLEY, who when last heard from was in this
city about months ago. Any information con
eeInne him will be thankfully received by his
nephew, JOHN HARRINGTON, at No. 424 at.
my 6 81.
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MIsTAKE.-In our notice yesterday OF tho
larceny of Mai Halls horse and buggy, it. by
q slip Of the pen stated that officers Newman
and Joyce were called In to dress the prison
ers fRObinson'sl wounds. It should be Doctors
Newman and Joyce.
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GUERRILLAS ABOUT

As the down train from Brandy Station was
ON the way down this morning, when about
three miles this side Of Bull Run, it was fred
into by guerrillas concealed in the woods. A
volley was returned by the guard on the train.
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Official dispatches at the War Department
announce the advance of Gen. Butler, and his
successful landing at West Point, Va West
Point is about 40 miles from Richmond by rail:
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A RTAf0p

Amongst the rumors Of the day has been one
of fighting at Culpeper This Is simply absurd,
as there are no troops at Culpeper to engage in
fighting,
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Lieutenant General u. S. Arm
.DnoyH-rCn Rr.Ipp

APPOINTED MAJOR GENERAL.
Gen. Candy has been appointed Major Gen.
eral by the President and ordered to command
in the Departments Of Louisiana and Arkan-
sas, not " Of all the troops west Of the Missis-
sippi River" as a cotemporary has 1t.
Evening star., 1864-05-08

PREACHING AT THE CAPIToL-Bishop Simp-
son will preach at the Capitol tomorrov
morning, at IL O'Clock.
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MUSTERED OUT.

MUSTERED OUT
Major Generals French and Keyes have been
mustered out Of the volunteer service by order
Evening star., 1864-05-08

CARRIAGES, &C.-Special attention is called
to the advertisement by Robert Graham, coach
maker, of light carriages, rockaways, wagons
of all styles, buggies. do. do. all OF the most
improved model and best construction. The
name of Mr.. Graham stands A No. 1, In this
community as straight forward reliable deal
er; and purchasers may rely upon his repre-
sentation as true to the letter.
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O'OAOOA +. n.
FURTHER PARTICULARS,
Desperate Fighting on Thurs
day and Friday.
Grant Believed to be Pushing
Forward.
IMPORTANT FROM THE WEST.
Sherman at Tunnell Hill Push
ing Forward.
Mcpherson operating against the
enemy's communications
with Rome, Georgia.
IMPORTANT FROM THE WEST.

Reports received from the front up to IL
O'Clock on Saturday morning say that there
0ad been two days severe hghung-on Thurs.
day and Frtday-and that 1t was believed that
the enemy were retreating.
Our wounded were being sent to the rear,
showinE that We had Lost NO ground In tho
fighting 1t Is believed our forces were press.
ing forward.
Nothing further has been heard from Major
General Butler.
Reports from Chattanooga, dated at O'Clock
yesterday (SAturday) afternoon, say that Sher.
Gnsu was then at Tunnel Hill, the enemy at
Bazzard's Roost Gap, and our General.
MoPhsrsou. was operating against tho enemy "a
coonunieauens with Rome through vilanau
and ResaocA ..-.-
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sUCCESSFUL LANDING AT WEST POINT OS
ON THE YORK RIVER.
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ECIAL NOTICE TO LADIES.

MILK DAIRY FOR sALE-Large hotel trade
lvl and good retail route. For particulars ad-
dress City Post Office Box 937 my 7-6t
CPECIAL NOTICE TO LADIES.
For wears that invaluable secret known only TO
and held in the highest repute by the ladies of the
Court Of hares II and BY the assistance Of which
busts, is now in the possession Of lady Of rank
who VIII, upon the receipt OF 81, addressed to A.
ant information or secret uhiah will assist every
lady in accomplishing this greatest claim Of love
Iy womauH my73t
Evening star., 1864-05-08

KNOCKED Down BY A LoCoMoTIvR.-Thurs-
day, about IL o'clock, as a woman named Mary
Shaw, was going from the Depot to Railroad
from the track. The engine was stopped i'm
mediately and she was picked mp In sense
less condition, having her head cut badly, bat
after the application Of restoratives she was
restored to cons sciousness, and taken by her
friends to Providence Hospital.
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GRANT PREPARING FOR AN AD-
VANCE,!
Chief Quartermaster Ingalls,
Makes a Requisition for
Large Quantity of Grain
for that Purpose
A GLORIOUS PROSPECTAHEAD.
Lee, exhausted by his tremendous
efforts to break our centre
must give way in demo-
rallied conditions!

The only official information from the Army
of the Potomac is derived from dispatches OF
the Medical Director and Chief G Quartermaster
to their respective bureaus.
The woun ded, numbering from six to eight
thousand. have been sent from the battle field
TO Rappahannock Station, thence to be tor
warded to Washington.
a portion OF them have arrived at Kappa
hammock The Chief auartermaster has made
q requisition for grain for the animals. This
imports an advance by General Grant. Gen.
Ingalls, says, " We have fought two days. The
enemy are said to be retiring"
There seems to be 40 doubt that, although
nothing decisive has yet occurred, the enemy
has been foilsd In his confident expectation OF
driving General Grant back before his opera
hons could be fully developed, and that Lee
has been compelled to give way.
The tactics Of the enemy have uniformly
been TO strike bis heaviest blow at the outset,
and to this their success has always been ow.
Ing This has now failed.
During the present war. as in other instances,
q bafaed and retiring army soon becomes dis.
organized. No reason is perceived why this
result will not happen to Ice.
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ID NOTICE.
the second precinct Of the Fourth Ward viii please
leavs t6e number Of their houees- With street ct
mys-Hs - I. SIMMAKlR.
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en- nnn LADIES WANTED TO CALL AT
CU,UUU PRINCE,s Stamping Depot, 3s1
ing. Stitching, Pinking and Embroidery done. As
there other Richards in the feld, ladies better
only practical hand in the rity Be sure You 60 to
+ street, opposite Patent Once. mh4
Evening star., 1864-05-08

4 GENTLEMAN wishes to rent small HOUSE
IA in Washing gton or Georgetown, Address : X !"
Box 933 GEORGETOWN Post Office, stating location,
rent. etc. No objection to house little way in
the country. my 7-3t'
Evening star., 1864-05-08

XX}ANTED-Two GIRLS one to do chamber
w work and assist in dining room, and one to
wash and ircn Apply at 264 T street. between
18th and I4th sts. my 6-3t*
Evening star., 1864-05-08

w AnnE1ndA E1ed a. comRetent Cu;nEcIMEn, ;na Ta'n
quainted with the city, and give undoubted refer
ence as to honesty and sobriety. Address Box 16
Star Office. ap26t
XVANTED-Two first class HOUSE PAINTERS.
w Steady work at So per day; None but good
my 3-5t* 564 7th ST., op Centre Market
Evening star., 1864-05-08

| YKj ANTED IMMEDIATELY-Two Journe ymen
| W TAILORS, to make coats. Apply to JOHN
| SCHLEIF. Merchant Tail No 3s3 sth street.
| opposite the Marine Barracks, Navy Yard.
Evening star., 1864-05-08
. an 1D FLUTING!
FLCTINGI

Every lady in the District to know that have,
at considerabie expense, had built very elegant
machine for Fluting or Crimping Dresses. &c.
Crmped at short notice. in as good style, and es
cheap as in any other city. Ladies, remember this
place to get stamping done. 3S1 r street, oppo-
site Patent ONCE. Stamping and Machine Stitch
Ing Depot. my3
, 1864-12-21
T. POSTSCRIPT PIT.
4;:o O'CLOCK, A. N,
FROM NEW YORK.
Special Dispatch to the Western prczs.1

Our midnight Special Dispatch -1IilI-
taTy-Waehington, New Eork and
General News Items.
, 1864-12-21

Thc latest arrival from Europe brings us
The sad intelligence Of the death Of Hon Vim.
l.. Dayton, L. s. Minister al Paris. William
Lewis Dayton was1born at Dasxiug Ridge, n.
d., Feb II, 1907. He was the son OF Joe,
Dayton, farmer, and graduated at the Col
1'gc OF New Jersey in September, 1895. He
commenced the study OF the law soon after,
and was admitted to the Bar Of his native
State III May, 1880. In 1857 he was elected
member Of lie State Senate and made Chair
man Of the Judiciary Committee. In 1883 he
WAS chosen by the Legislature as one Of the
Associate Justices Of tie Supreme Court Of
lis Slate, which position he resigned in Nov.
7s41, and on the decease Of Hon. Samuel L.
Southland, L. S, Senator in 1872. lie was ap-
POINTED OIL the vacancy. H serred In the
scnaie from 1872 to 1251~ H. an ardent
1ce s. iicr aud lover Of liberty, and maintain-
cd to the fullest extent the right Of Congress
10 le.islate with respect to slavery In the
Territories. He was IN intimate and 1ntiuen-
tiul &C, ::er OF President Taylor, advocated
the admission Of California into the Union e
a free State, was In iavor Of tue abolition Of
the sl:,yc trade in the District Of Columbia,
aid voted against TIL: Infamous fugitive slave
bin. At the expiration Of lis term the De-
moc:atic r9rly was III the asceudency In the
New Jersey Legislature, aud Com. Stockton
was chosyn in his place. In 1856 he was
nominated by The Republican Convention as
The candidate for the Vice Presidency upon
the ticket With Fremont In 1857 he WAS ap-
pointed Attorney General, and during the
first term or Mr. Lincoln dcpntcd Us Minister
ut Paris. In I'LL the duties Of Life he WAS q