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FIFANCIAL.-The New York Commercial
Advertiser of yesterday evening says:
money is in active demand from stock bro
that is wanted at per cent. Commerciai pa "a.
| per Is dull. The high rates have reduced the
amount Offering, and at present the indications
appear to favor easier rates.
The stock market Is decidedly dull. Gov.
ernments are weak and q shade lower, not.
withstanding the confirmation Of news OF the
1ail OF Atlanta. Skies Of 81 declined 4, and
with small sales I'D vanced x.
Inc gold market Is unexpectedly firm. The
| Pr1ce opened at 2394, and at half-past ten
touched PAX, receding at noon to 2l1x. There
Is a considerable demand for customs, which
sustains the market against the news from At
lanta-
There is no marked change in the position
OF the money market, and at seven per cent. the
supply OF capital is equal to the wants OF the
The speculative temper Of the share market
was rather tame this morning, and there was
q further settling down In the prices at the
to operate either way, although there was
mora disposition to sell than buy. After the
call still lower prices were made, with very
Governments were steady, but without much
activity on the gold bonds. The debt certifl-
Gates continue in demand, with rise Of X per
cent
EUROPEAN OFFICERS FOR GEN. GRANT
Letters from Brussels state that Col. Charras
has left that city for America. His destination
is said to be the headquarters of the Federal
army commanded by Grant.-London Star,
August %.
SThe Albany Knickerbocker is jubilant
over the return Of autumn, and describes Sept
I'd cas- beautiful as a woman"
~ Senator H. S. Lane and ex Governor
Wright are earnestly advocating the Union
cause in Indiana.
- Rev. Father Guth, a venerable and be-
loved priest Of Albany, N. Y, is dead at the
age Of 62.
west Missouri.
~ "Gamboling on the green" is now defined
ssbetting on the turf"
~ A lovely woman and q fine cigar are
worthy the lips OF a gentleman.
~ One pound of cheese contains as much
nutriment as two pounds OF flesh.
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BOARDING.

GOOD BOARDING WITH PLEASANT ROOMS
NJ can be had at reasonable rates at No. 95 Wash
inRton street, Georgetown. Also. several rooms
to let. sep 6-1w'2
Two MECHANICS can be accommoda ted with
4 good ROOM and BOARD by immediate appli
cation at 1874 18th street. between X and Mass
av. Also, few TABLE BOARDERS sep5-3t+
ITO OFFICERS, CLERKS IN THE DEPART
! MENTS, AND OTHERS.-Good BOARD and
pleasant ROOMS can be had, from S25 to So par
month; by applying at No 800 2lst street, between
EIRST- GLASS BOARD, with Furnished Rooms,
L Also Table Board can be obtained at No. AS
z street, between Sth and 9Th. Breakfast from
to Q; dinner from 8 to5 sep 3-1m*
ROARD-Nicely furnished ROOMS single or in
- suite, with frst class BOARD at sol street.
between 18th and 18th, near the DEPARTMENT.. Ref
erences exchanged. au Sl-6t*
BOARD AND HANDSOMELY FURNISHED
y ROOMS for families or single persons. House
Apply at 8. W. Corner 2lst and sts., near Penn'a
avenue. au g. 12t<
ITO LET-A few ROOMS, nicely furnished. with
L board for gentlemen or gentleman and wife,
also excellent board for gentlemen at No. ~ st.
betreen and Louisiana av. au l6- wv"
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III NJ. Romero. Mexican Minister. to the
UniIed States, has addressed a fetter to the
New York Press denying that President Ju.
axez has fed from Mexico to this country. s7'
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sEs-NOTICE-Several COWS and
Il one HORSE. branded condemned, have been
found trespassing upon the grounds OF the George
town College. The owners are requested to prove
notice is hereby given that all persons hereafter
committing any trsspass by Tillfolly breaking
lands of the College, or by entering any of their
eneloses Lands with their cows horses or other
Of the law. By order of the President. auR-eoln1
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FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

John Morgan Killed-His Camp Mt Green.
Vile surprised and Defeated-Morgan's
staff Captured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

VERMONT ELEoTIoN.-Vermcnt holds her
State election to-day for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, treasurer, three AepsessntaSlves
IPrisl allure. e74g - f-{ss.eE .ss4 ~ asasH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

CLOSING OF THE FREE MILITARY ACAD-
ENVY.
The Free Military Academy, for the instruc-
ton Of applicants for the command of colored
troops, instituted at Philadelphia, Pa, will be
closed on Sept. Is, 1864. -.r--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

III Large numbers of convllescent soldiers
are daily returned to duty from the hospitals
An the eastern States.
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ss:' sPd nsx
Woiowski 5 rooms. No. ass 10th street, above Ipa
C70LTMBfAN COLLEGE, D. C--TSe session Of
pay, SEPT t Il; q The ooIisEe, WEDNESDAY,
sss lsS Fer ST f5Sst
10y VIM D. LEWIS & CO., Auctioneers
rs az ssPt sn :. @ 9esS @
Fess fb Beds and bedding, Bureaus, Bsdsteads,
Sofas Chairs Locking, siaipses &c Also several
Iery :, lot assorted Dry Goods, Spool Cotton, &c.
sep6.2t wM.B. LEWIS & CO., Aucts.
RY B0TELER WILSON, Auctioneers.
On SATURDAY. October 1st,, commencing at
BE viii sdd pac asssS s
north G S tes T Tsass. ststsf
Loo feet 4eabic1 Of remnants NINA 90.
g sSsis fsss ysFna sa' Green sssrpentine
Doors: shutters, and Building Materials, of va
BY order of the Secretary 9f the Re InteTi SS;r
sep 6dtd General Superintendent.
CLOSING OUT SALE
as A Preliminary move toward closing bust
ness, the undersigned will offer, for limited Pc
Rod their entire stock OF DRY GOODS and GRO
CERES at much reduced prices for cash. AT the
expiration of the said period, the balance Of the
stock. together with the property beon gng to the
firm will be offered and sold at public auction.
A. +. OFYUTT & CO.,
No. 1853 and 165 Bridge street,
sep Slot GEORGETOWN, DC.
MARINIp
lNl FAsHTONABLE DANCING ACADEMY,
Prof Hss stFsss between 9Th t and 10Th
will resume bis usual course of instruc tion -
on TUESDAY, Sept Goth. XIV
DAYS OF TUITION,
For Ladies' Misses. and Masters, TUESDAY
THURSDAY and FRIDAY. from to s D. m,
Glass for Gen tlemen, every TUESDAY THURS
DAY and SATURDAY, from to 10 p. m.
For further particulars see circulars
sens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

washingten piece silver Cob money -
at Fort Edward, N. Y, 1:29 washi5r..g up
al; one and two cent pieces, 1881 ''a med
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

G~THE SECOND WARD EXEMPTION CLUB
uS will be open, at a. CLAY sTRWART'S,
corner Of 18th and Il streets, till IL M of WEDNES
earlier hour. After the time mentioned no further
subscriptions will be received. 1t.
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
W. The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF this Association for the election Of officers for
the ensuing year. win be held at the Sscretary's
Office. No. $40 It'll street west, on TUESDAY
Ex ssP Sept O. 4 K G aaSsoN s.cret,rv
N~FRUIT PEsTIVAL-The Ladies Of the
uS 9TH STREET METHODIST PROTEST.
Ant CHURCH will continue their Festival at the
Union League Rooms, 9th street, between D and
streets THIS Monday and TO MORROW Tues
day. EVENING. Grateful for the patronage
already bestowed by their friends, they respect.
fully solicit continuance of the same. sep s. 1t"
JeURNIYMEN SHOE
US MAKERs.-Ysu are requested to attend q
meeting of the Society at Mr.. BECK'S Restaurant,
on st between 9th and 7th. Be punctual as
business ofimportance is before the meeting. By
order the Secretary. Hours O'Clock. sep 3-Sts
NJ PUBLIC -SCHOOLB-2D DISTRICT
lR Parents and guardians living in the I'd Dis
that one Of the undersigned will be at each Of the
school rooms in the District on the several morn
ings of the first week of the session, between the
hours Of 8 and O'Clock, for the purpose of grant
ing permits, making transfers., &c, where they
f''"'' nj. H. MILLER,
W. J. RHEES,
seps-st e. .. WfGHf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

N~RXEMPTION CLUB-There is now BEING
Ny formed Club for the purpose OF procuring
snbstitutes for men of its number who may be
son. Treasurer of the club, $40 It'll street. will
be entitled to Its benefits. Call at once, for the
number is limited. sep a-3t
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
Glo,ioH, News from Sherman's Army.

rhe Enemy's Loss in the Late Battle near
Atlanta 5000 In Killed and Wounded
sherman Captures S,V0o rrsonsrs' IN.
captures a Large Amount Of Army Mate.
riei-Oar Army in Full Possession Of
Atlanta-wheeler'sR Raid ON Sherman's
Communications Compiete raiiure-
The Rebel General Haskill Killed in a
SkiPmish.
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PERSONAL.

ITO THE PUBLIO.-The public are hereby
warned not to trust my wife, Johanna Krake,
this date. [sep 6-3t'l HENRY KRAKE.
IMPORTATION WANTED OF MARGARET
Il ANACKER, who left Richmond, Va, some time
ton concerning them will be thankfully received
by Mrs. ANACKER, at John Kaiser's, on High
D. y. sep 5-lw*
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- deter nomAs'sl Brick Yard opposits IDoaxes
, .b1s b nra'fnis Hiways sp hand S0eoO merchant
hysred ON the wharf at Geor getovn AL a n.
feos Of 18th ct. west and canal Apply 81 VIC
IN SlM- = . J. o. BRYANT co. d
SAED Fok sAnLn-Agp,yst the srst house from,
~ S~0 cAo"0a otiase. az SLIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

ATLANTA AND MoBILR.-One hundred pnp.
were fired yesterday at ~ O'Clock, at the Az
senal and Navy-Yard, in this city, and at .oma
Of the forts round about, in pursuance Of the
Presidents order, and in honor of our recent
victories at Atlanta and Mobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

EUROPEAN OFFICERS FOR GEN. GRANT
Letters from Brussels state that Col. Charras
has left that city for America. His destination
is said to be the headquarters Of the Federal
army commanded by Grant.-London Star
AUGUST %,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

YARMOUTH BLOATERS-A choice lot Just re-
GEo. 4 SMITH 4 co..
sens cost Sill It'll street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

CHREsR for ;a%;iies s1 1ss so fhoss lot Of
ket. ~
sep 3.eost GEO. T. SMITH & CO., 511 7th st.
- Restaurants is called ito large lot Of the above
article, of superior quality. at very low price,
sep 81 cost GEO. T. SMITH & Co., 511 It'll ST.
SPANISH OLIVIs.Of a very superior quality,
GEO. T. SMITH & CO.,
sep 3eo3t 311 Seventh street.
CAPERs and FRENCH MUsTAkD' Tor sale
by GEO. r. SMITH & CO.,
sep 3-eo3t 511 Seventh street.
SPICED sALMONIA very superior lot just
GEO. T. SMITH CO.,
sep 3.eo3t 511 7th street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

A BRASS INSTRUMENTS,
"A NEW Lot, of all kinds, at lowest prices, from
best makers.
Also, Accordeons, Banjos, Tambornes, Drums,
Flies. Bugles. Flutes, Violins, Guitars. Violin
Strings. Piano Stools and Covers, New Music aud
Instruction Books.
Also, large lot Of New and Old Pianos
JOHN r, ELLIS,
500 Pa. avenue north side.
sep 3-3t between 9th and 10th Sis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06

q z REWARD-Lost q few days since, Q small
sYC GOLD LOCkET, containing likeness and
lock- Of hair The above reward will be paid on re-
turning it 60 BOWIE, DSKRAFT & Co., Claim
Agents, 474 7th street SEP s-3tf
The Portland daily press., 1864-10-19
TO TEE AFFLICTEDT
DIR. w. N. DENNIS, aai
Medical Electrician,
No. m CIapp's Block,
'RNER 0HCoNGREss AVID EN- SrRER1s

CORNER OF CONGRKSS AND Elm STRERTa
MOULD respectfully announce to the citizons "A
w Portland and vicinity, that he has permanent.
ly located In this city. During the eleven moDihs
the worst forms of disease in persons who have tried
other forms of treatment in vain, and curing pa-
nSnts IN n 50 s short time that the question is osn
win say that all that do not stay cur ed We viii
doctor the second time for nothing.
DR.. D. has been practice. electrician fer twentv.
one years, and Is also regular graduated phvgic.n
Eectricty is perfectly adapted to chronic 6seasea
IN the form Of nervous or sick headache; neuralgia
In the head, neck or extremites; consumption when
IN the acute stages or where the lungs not fully
Involved acute chronic rheumatism, scrotnla biz
Of the spine contracted muscles, distorted ii,nbs'
palsy or paralysis, st. Vas Dance, Deafness STAN.
mering or hesitancy Of speech, dyspepsia indiges.
every case that can be preeented asthma, bronchi.
It's ss-'cfrres OF the chest and all forms Of female
eemplaints.i
By R1oCtr1C1ty
Tho Rheumatic. the equity, the lame and the Iazy
iesp with Joy, and move with the agility and elastic.
~ Of youth; the heated brain 10 cooled; the frost
bitten limbs restored, the unoouth deformitiea 70
movedi faintness converted to vigor, weakness 20
strengths the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
snS pasted torn 70 move upright the s11rs ~
prevented; the calamities of old age 0Dvatoo' Hno
an sotive circulation maintained.
.LADHEs a8aa4 asEill :
Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomachs,
lame and weak backs; nervous and SICK headeehei
dizziness and swimming II the head. with tpdigss.
ton and constpanSn o. t oY W6itss, ,ng ne ne
won,b with internal cancers; tumors, polvpus, and
ali that long train diseases viii find in Electric
IT, snre means of cure, For painful menstruaiion
90 nrofse enstrugtion, and all of those long lima
Of troubles with young ladies, Electricity is certain
specific, and Will, In short time, restore the sufferer
10 the vigor Of health.
W-Ws have an Electro CA4, lcaI Apparatns for
extracting Mineral Poison from the system such as
are troubled with sti JOINTS weak backs, and vaTi
Gus otherdimcultes, the direct cause Of which, In
nine cases out Of ten Ia the effect drugs
can Dc restored tq natural and vgor D. me
use Of from five 70 eight Baths.
Q; and7to ?. II.
Consultation Tfss. yisiseo
The Portland daily press., 1864-10-19
Appeal of the Portland Soldiers Assooia.

wE511I@ - ton. 9.AC ~ l4>-}.
The undersigned, committee of the Board
OF Managers, present the following statement
OF the condition and wants of the Soldiers
ASSOCIATION to the patriotic citizens of Port
land. ~
Inc SOLDIERS HOME, under the auspices
OF the Association, commenced operations the
FIRST day of August last. During that month
and the month of September, one hundred
and eighty.fUe soldiers have been received
there. ca am essausq hi9 sdt ~ astF
The average expenses Of the Home are
about two hundred dollars per month. @
Upon settlement of all accounts against
the Home for the month of October. there
were but eight dollars in the treasury. $3.50
Under these circumstances the Managers
confidently appeal to the benevolence of the
public for aid. 1t is needed at once. we re-
specially request those who are inclined to
render such assistance, to leave their con-
tributions with EBEN STEELE, ESQ.,, Treas
urer OF the Association, or with either of the
undersigned. nl na
We cordially invite all who desire to be-
come more intimately acquainted with the
practical workings Of the Association, to visit
the Soldiers Home" No. Ia, Spring street.
~ TIC HERSEY,
EDWARD GOULD,
CYRUS STURDIvANT,
h- GEORGE Il JACKSON,
GEORGE W. BOSW0RTH, i
BENZ KINGsBURY, JR.,
d. NJ. GRAHAM.
The Portland daily press., 1864-10-19
RhGUIsATToNa
a FOR THE
9 APPOINTMENT ae
CA Def EN- GINEERS
saq s. IN THE NAVY. 49 I'd

I N pursuance of the third and fourth sections of
an act passed &C the first session Of the SSth Con
gress, approved July 4, 1884 To u .ho4ize The Nee
retorg e tie Nary to 7rortde for the educat ion n
AGUdt Constructors and Steam Eng iReers, and f6y
other purposes" applications will be received Nv he
Navy Department Tor the appointment of Cadet I'm
gineere.
The applicatonis to be addressed to the Secretary
OF the Navy, and can be made by the candidate OF
by any person for him, and his name will be placed
on the register. The registry of . name however
gives no assurance of an appointment and no pref
erence will be given in the selection to priority Of
application W.D ssalEG 10Y n.
The number Of Cadet Engineers Is limited by law
to hity. The candidate must be under eighteen
years. of age, and his application must be accompan-
LED by satisfactory evidence of moral character me.
chancal aptitude, and of his having been employed
at least two years in the actual fabrication of steam
machinery. Before receiving an appointment he
must pass medical examination OF his physical fit
ness, and an academic examination Of his mental
qualifications He will then be admittedo the Naval
Academy in the class of Cadet Engine GERS and Afford
ed every means of acquiring ascientific and practi
cal knowledge OF the principles of mechanics neces
sary for discharging the duties of Steam Engineer
In the Navy.
The course of study will comprise two academic
years AL Cadets who gr aduate will be Immediate
~ warranted as Assistant Engineers in the Nayy-
The pay OF Cadet is $500 per annum,
While at the Academy the Cadets will be examin-
cd, from time to time, according to the regulations
prescribed by the Navy Department.; and il found
deficient at any examination, dismissed for mis-
conduct they will not be continued in the Academy
or naval service, restored thereto, except upon
Recommendation by the Academic Board.
Candidates who receive permission will present
themselves to the Superintendent ofthe avail
envy between the goth and S0th of September for
examination as to their publications forl admission
Circulars giving further information may be had
upon application to the Navy Department. 3I,
Oct l8-d3t tsrf
The Portland daily press., 1864-10-19

By 'FELEGRAPH
Da ToTHs SIS
Portland Daily Press.
~ lnGdalfla aniW5ll07' ~ siaI4Bs tgafffI91 q
oFFICIAL NEWS DISPATCH.
- sz6lIE,as .afaa2
FROM GEN. sHERMAN'S ARMY.
CAPTURE OF Ships GAP
Hoods Forces Retreatisg South.
r i . e D ~
OFFICIAL NEWS DISPATCH l'T a1lI
FROM GEN. sHERMAN's ARMY.
CAPTURE OF ships GAP
Hoods Forces Retreasing South.
WAR DEPARTMENT.

HaA WAN 0hfAhEMENT, &
Washington. Oct. 1879 P. M.
To MAJ. Gen. Dig The subjoined dis
patches reached the Department this after
noon: a8og ssfsa ~ -
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. II, A p. M-.The fol.
Sherman: sag us ~ ~ y 1T"
Ships Gap, Oct. 16, s p. M-We took
HSnlpss zap Today, capturing part of the oath
MOTH Caroiina. Two corps are represented
70 pc az Lafayette and one went south from
Vallanora Plain. They DISTRACTED Snake
Cfeek pass to delay our trains, but by to-mor-
row can move in any direction. &
:. (Signed) W.T.. SHERMAN,
sies asiag a'osl l3ss saa- Major General.
Deserters from Hoods army report his
forces at 10000. The strength of his cavalry
is not known. asmeJ 4lalasslq Bsaaa9 =
No additional news from Tennessee river,
except that Roddy's forces moved from Co
lumbus yesterday. gmo3 60 b s.se.s s'iI
(Signed) . 100 G. H. THOMAS,
sra Major General.
Chattanooga, Oct. II, 10 p. M.--The rear Of
Hoods army left Lafayette, going south, at
daylight this morning. ao4a fs5aT
(Signed) sysa $50 ei ]. M. ScoFIELD,
9A-9sA Az Major General.
The country south and southwest of Lafay-
cite Is exceedingly difficult for an inferior army
vigorously pursued, consisting of narrow val
leys parallel to the ranges of Taylor's Ridge
and Lookout Mountain, broken by rough hills
and destitute of food for man or beast until
you reach the Coosa river, distance equal to
three days forced marches. assi 81 raa2
(Signed) sa 1.a y. A. DANA
esA e Acting Secretary of War.
The Portland daily press., 1864-10-19
AUCTION SALES.
= HENRY BAILEY CO.. AuotiOussr..
Valuable Real Estate at Auction,

On Wednesday the 18th inst, at O'Clock, P N,
u me Premises. We shall sell the Double Tena-
Tr Brick Dwelling House and Lot known AZ The
~" ~ Seminary Female boarding house sitaa-
Ecu IN serens Plain, Westbrook, the lice Of the
eight rods square.
Eor Information In regard to the property, apply
70 nnel d uo11len near the premises, orto Wa.
HENRY BAILEY 4 90 Arctlonaa,a .
The Portland daily press., 1864-10-19
Fron. Netr orleans.

CAIRO, ILL.,, Oct. II.
The steamer Belle of St. Louis from Mem
phis 18th, has arrived.
The steamer Magenta brings New Orleans
dates of the 18th. Awe 3
New Orleans markets generally very dull.
There was large overstock OF flour, and
considerable quantities were being reshipped
North.
There was some inquiry for cotton at 120.
The opinion regarding the practical result Of
the new trade regulations is that the Govern
ment Agent will purchase all cotton brought
across the lines, at IS per cent. below the
New York prices, allowing sellers to take
back one third of the amount in family sup
plies and the other two thirds to be paid in
greenbacks. .-..-,
Gen. Davis raids from Natchez yielded 1900
head Of cattle, several hundred horses and
mules, several hundred able-bodied negroes
and about 100 prisoners. Nearly the same
number Of rebels were killed.
The Portland daily press., 1864-10-19

EEThere are two things which will make us
happy in this life, if we attend to them. The
first is never to vex ourselves about what we cam
help; and the second, never to vex ourselves
about what we can help e-sa9 5
R-"Bread and butter,'' and milk, are the
only two articles of food which have all the ele-
mentsof nutrition; hence from childhood to ex-
treme old age, we are never tired of them
lHatt's Journal Of Health. Il sasoi =
Secession was not the event of a day, !"
ssat mhets Of South Carolina; sit has been Q
ling was sent North to CHICAGO for adoption via
McClellan's bosom. - ny ~ U'' -@'e'
Eat recent meeting of the City Govern
ment of Cambridge, Communicable, ,ros 70
ceived from the executors Of the late Charles
bequest had been made by him Of ssio M, ~ .ha
City of Cambridge, the interest to be appl;ed to
the support of some suitable man who sbaii de
vote his whole time to the prevention Of DRUM
enness, and the reform of drunkards in the Citv
Of Cambridge.
The Portland daily press., 1864-10-19
FROM THE SOUTHWEST.

r a nFlt N
Morensents of Hoods Army = Surrender of
Resacca Deasaaded and LeJitsed-Disgrace-
ftst Surrender of DaftOn-D Destruction of
B"fidisgs, Cars, &C. Secere Bigstlng at
Snake Creek Cup Important Movements
ia Progress by Gen. Shernsass-HoOd's game
'asss. NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct IS.
Hoods army has destroyed the railroad for
twenty-three miles between Tunnel Hill and
hesacca; also between Big Shanty and ALA
toona. ia5z -slF - 1C1a1 y = u
The rebel commander demanded the surren-
der OF Resacca, threatening the garrison with
death If his demand was not complied with
Col. Weaver, of the Sth Ohio, commanding
the post, refused to surrender. After some
brisk skirmishing the rebel force Withdrew.
The enemy then advanced upon Dalton,
which was surrendered without shot by COL
johnson, of the 44th US. colored infantry,
who could have easily held ii if so disposed.
The cars and buildings at that place were des-
troyed. Tunnel Hill was unmoiested. 4'1N .
From that point Hood went southwark on
the road, and was confronted by the 4th corps
under Gen. Stanley, at Snake Creek Cap
Severe fighting ensued, the result of which is
Beauregard Is reported to be the command
er-in-ehief of the Army Of the Mississippi,
Hood being only commander of this depart
ment ,Iaag isn4 Ill s-s.aI "a 51H6.a4
Gen. Sherman is watching every move of
his antagonist, and important operations may
be expected from that quarter. 81, e.,
A dispatch this morning reports Hood at
Somerville. No reinforcements have reached
him, and his militia have nearly all deserted.
Prominent military men believe that the rebel
movements will result disastrously to them.
A rebel force is reported at Cedar Hill, near
Springfield, Tenn, uuder Holmes. The guer-
rillas have openeda recruiting office there. Z