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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22
ELLIOTT AND BANKS.

We give place once more to Mr.. Elliott in
defense of Gen. Banks. His figuring on wages
is elaborate, but not to the point. We under
stood Mr.. Elliott's first letter TO mean that tho
cash wages Of the laborcr were $500, and
proved that they were not. His present est-
mate, werc it reasonable one does not affect
either our demonstration of his incorrectness or
our opinion of the inadequacy of the wages
paid.
As to the other points, we proved yesterday
that, as tho effect Of Gen. Bankss orders, the
laborers were not practically free to choose
their employers. Tho immense influences OF
official power were brought to bear upon the
negro to keep him on the plantation which he
specially abhorred and dreaded-tbat Of his old
master. Mr.. Elliott says in the districts where
he was il was otherwise. That is only saying
there were exceptions TO the general rule.
So as to the Provost Marshals. Mr.. Elliott
knew two who were fair men. We know of
many who were not, and the testimony is gen.
orally and Overwhelmingly that they were not.
The difficulty with Mr.. Elliott is that he gener-
alzcs on partial observation and narrow
range of facts. Tho country will judge, not on
the testimony of one man. but blythe weight of
all the eyidence--and it is against Mr. Elliott
and Gen. Banks.
1t is unfair to persist in representing us as
calling Gen. Bauks's motives in question. We
expressly stated we did not base our criticisms
on his motives, but on his acts, orders, and their
results. We ons'ra,ed-and there Is no
effort TO shake the array Of facts presented
that Gen. Binks's system was conceived IN the
interests OF the planters and not Of the negroes.
That being 80 We care not, nor will the country
care, what Mr.. Elliott may think, or represent
MS a. thinking. of Gen. Banks's motives. by
their d,eds We shall know them"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22

up the Government to ridcule for its constant
yacillatiOn and lack Of principle, the superior
eloquence Of Gladstone. and ether members of
the Cabinet, has with equal success demol-
ished The glass house in which the Tories live.
The result Of an appeal by the present Govern
ment to the country may be doubtfulj if made
by the Tories it would be no less so.
Certain it Ia that neither Of these parties
enjoys any longer the confidence Of the masses
of the people. They have long demanded re-
forms which neither Of the two parties is willing
TO concede. They both have offered TO the
hungry stone instead Of bread. The masses
Of the people are at present so little represented
in the elections that they can send only linz
tied number Of reformers to Parliament. But
even this small band is becoming from year to
year more powerful, aud is gradually getting
the balance Of power into its own hands; and
though many years may pass ere 1t shall
attain to q majority, its influence in English
politics is becoming every year more marked.
For the present, it has at least the power,
by combining with the other parties, to counter.
act and arrest to some extent tho selfish and
anti.liberal schemes Of both.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22
THE CAMPAIGN.

Tho sccount which we print this morning
from the Valley seems more authentic than that
of Yesterday. 1t must be doubted whether
there was any fight at Smokers Gap ana cap
,uro Of three hundred wagons, but the dispatch
o., % Winchester Is semi-oflicial. ond purports
20 conway the terms of Gen. Crooks telegram.
From his account it is evident that the Rebels
have been seriously embarrassed by the weight
of their plumber, and have moved with such
slov,oss as TO have been ovcrtaken lar
down the Valley. That they moved though
Smokers Gap is settled by the statement OF
Cen. Crook that Breckenridge divided his force
at Berryvlle, sending Early to Winchester, and
another division to Wildwood. If Gen. Crook IN
well informed and correctly reported, we can
not but infer that the previous estimates OF
force, based on the presence Of those two COM
manders, were mistaken. Breckenridge ia now
represented as in chief command, and Early rs
having only one division instead Of two. And
il may vet turn out that the lowest estimate OF
the force which entered Maryland was too large
Gen. Crook attacked Early ct Winchester
defeated him with loss, and captured four gins
and many prisoners. We hope and trust to
hear that Gen. Crook il able to continue the
pursuit. and 20 10 harass the retreating column
as to neutralize to some extent the expected
results of their raid in the matter Of plunbr.
If there be any truth in reported engagement
at Leesburg-that is, if there be any Rebel
force so FAR to the north and east rs that-it is
another reason for expecting serious interrp-
ton to the escape of the whole column.
Still more important and encouraging is tie
news from Gen. Sherman. Johnston's cond-
ton is so desperate that he is driven to assault
the Union forces in their intrenchments, and yet
his strength so weak that he is easily repulseC,
with slight loss on our side and heavy on hi.
A private letter, which we were permitted to
print yesterday, from an officer OF Gen
Co1's staff, showed clearly how helplessly
Johnston was outgeneraled in the crossing o
the Chattahoochee. We may suppose either
that he was exasperated into an assault by th'
military disgrace which had fallen upon him, OF
impelled to activity by the stringent necessities
which begin to close about the commandment o
belesguered town. In either case there Il
ground for anticipating the steady progress o
Gen. Sherman.
We have again TO remark, rs to affairs II
front of Petersburg, that the absence of intelli
gence is not significant Of inactivity. Whil'
there may not be battle, or any decisive Stra
tegic movement, Immediately, II j. none The les
certain that the grasp Of Gen. Grant upon The
Rebel capital is unreleased, and bis operation
steadily proceeding to maturity. Let us try Il
rival the merit OF bis teDecity by our patience
i .,tI
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22

safeguards "against the uncontrolled domi-
nation Of sectional parties;" there must
be can adequate, real, and efficient
check on government, securing balance OF
power between political interests "-in short,
there must be new devices and cOntrivances for
enabling handful OF shareholders to rulo
Thirty Millions Of People, or the Constitution
will not answer.
Nov we consider it no mortal sin to pro-
pose amend ments to the Federal Constitution.
We presume such might be made which would
prove judcious and benefcent. We are pre-
pared to consider without prejudice any sug-
geston Of amendment thst may be offered. But
we do most decidedly object to the Opposition
taking the credit at once of being devotees OF
"the Constitution as il is and advocates
of its radical amendment. And, if amendments
are to be made, We claim an equal right with
Others to propose them, and a. good right 10
seek changes in the interest Of Impartial Lib
erty Us any can have TO propose them in behalf
Of Caste and Eternal Slavery. If it be well to
consider what constitutional changes are re-
quired to give Shareholders a surer hold on the
Government and their negroes, then it is at least
equally justfablo to seek such changes rs shall
conduco to the reign of Eternal Justice-thc
full and final recognition Of the inalieDable
Riobfs of Man
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THE DEFEAT OF THE TORIES.

For many years no contest in the English
Parliament has produced throughout the United
Kingdom so profound an interest as the recent
grand duel between the Government and the
Tories, the result Of which We announced few
days ago. The members Of the House of Com
mons had, for many days previous, been be-
ieged by applications for tickets for the
small gallery for which they have the
privilege Of. granting orders. and there
were, it is said, not twenty ont Of the
G5i members of whom the House is
composed, vino had not granted tickets o
admission TO the gallery, which will not accom-
modate at the utmost more than ninety persons.
The possessors OF these tickets Of admission
have no privilege except that which is con-
ferred by an early arrival, and consequently
on Monday, July 4, by or 8 o'clock in the
morning, more persons had presented them
selves for admission to the proceedings, which
commence at o'clock p. m, than would fill
three such galleries as that set apart for public
accommodation.
The majority Of eighteen, by which the vote
Of consure against the Government wasrejectcd,
was somewhat larger than, Oh the opening Of
the debate, WAS expected. That the Tories
would be defeated was fully anticipated by
themselves, and frankly indicated by Earl
Derby himself at the meeting Of the Conserva-
tive party. But they expressed belief that
they had the country on their side, and that if
the Government would only give to the people
at large an opportunity TO speak, they would
not be acquitted from the charge Of having dis
graced England.
In ono respect, the Tories have not been mis-
taken. Although tho motion TO censure the
policy pursued by the Ministers has been re-
jected, it was clear To every ono that tho Min
istry, nevertheless, was not triumphant. Its
foreign policy did not meet with the approval oil
the House Of Commons. Some OF the very
speakers who most effectively combated the plot
Of the Tories made also the strongest attacks
upon the diplomatic blunders Of the Cabinet.
In fact, there was, during the whole week
through which the debate extended, hardly q
single apologize speech delivered, except by
members Of the Cabinet.
This showed undoubtedly, tho weakness Of
the party in power. The Wing party has long
been q compound of discordant elements,
which will hardly keep together much longer.
The Cabinet does not command majority ON
which it can rely, as its repeated defeats during
the past few weeks sufficiently indicate. 1t
could hardly survive much longer,
were It not that there is no other party
which is sure to command larger sup
port than the present Ministry. The Tories
have not only disclosed the weakness
of the Government, but, at the same time,
their own. While they have successfully held
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22
Sisters Of the k'oor.

To tie Editor Of The N. y. Tribune
SIR: My attention has been called to .
CdssOn inserted in your paper Of this day against
woman begging or soliciting charity down town.
dressed somewhat like Sister Of Charity"
As 1t might be applied to the Sisters OF the Poos.'
established in Hoboken. who Just now collecting os
their new Hospital and Asylum. deem 1t my duty u
state that they belong religious order whose object
is 10 support the orphans the SICK the homeless and the
poor and to beg for that end. They neither Sisters
OF Charity. nor do they dress like them they are
Sisters OF the Poor and have adopted the costume snd
rule Of 81. Francis.
H. after collecting from the Catholics they sou sppy
to the lberaty Of Protestans it is because their In
stiu,on extends its charitable works to oil the needy
without distinction Of creed or nationality.
The Cities Of Cincinnati. Coyington. Columbia
Fort Wayne Jersey City and Hoboken. where they are
established will testify the invaluable services rcS
dered by the Sisters OF tho Poor to the sick ard ne
poor Of those localities.
The person who gave the aforesaid Caution Wild
doubtedy feel glad TO know that they not imposte
hypocrtcal and pretentious Migrants but holy womes
who have abandoned the world its pleasures and hopes
to serve their Maker through the sick and suffering
poor. Rev. A. CAo'"'
Ro5osea, July 81. 1864. Pastor of St. Marys Church
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22

The ARany Argas-which seems to have q
peculiar relish for forgeries-psrades the follow.
ing fabrication,
The war must not stop until Slavery IL abolished II
Il takes the last dollar and the last man "-Greeey
We certainly deem the abolition of Slavery
most desirable. alike by the South and the
North; but we have never presumed to dictate
to our Government the continuance Of the War
one moment longer than it shall deem neces-
say. We have probably had less to say deci.
sively as to the conditions of reconstruction"
than any other prominent journal. Whenever
the Government shall find satisfactory, en-.
during Peace attainable. wa hsvs not doubt
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22

The Drouth is very severe throughout this
State, but especially in the northern and west
ern counties. There was little shower about
Rochester during Wednesday afternoon. but
the fall of rain was hardly a tenth of what wee
required. Oats are very short, while Potatoes
and most roots promise poorly throughout thai
region. Fruit also will be soanty this Fall.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22
TIN nno4a Of the District Of

respective Governors Tho quota OF the Distr,ct Oh
Columbia is nearly three thousand. There now d"
excess Of four hundred and fifty over all former cans
Memphis papers of Tuesday contain nothing
additional in regard the expedition OF Cen A. d.
Smith to that contained in the dispatch already trans
rniited oyer tho wires.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22

A Canadian friend sending us 80 for the
Sanitary Commission, adds:
MAY you succeed In your justsnd holy cause-ds.
sroy Slavery the only Of your troubles and
become united. great and Just republic, Is the prAIes
OF every reformer in this section OF Canada"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22
To Correspoudcnts.

No notice can be taken OF Anonymous Communcs'ions
Whatever 4, intended for insertion must be Authenticated
by the pane address Of the wrier-not necessarily "'
publication. but d guaranty for his good ialtf- =. NJ
All bgsness letters this office should be sddessedto
TkfBusE," New.YOrk. 49,,
We cannot undertake to return rejected COMMUNICATIONS
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that We shall heartily support it in making
Peace. while The Argus will probably oppose
that Pence as bitterly as it has hitherto opposed
the War
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22

NywsoM AND RIGHTMIRg.-Th case OF New.
som against Rightmire was brought before tho fouss
Commissioners for adjudication yesterday. and ""
postponed for week to give the complainant IN ep
por.unl3 " procure Witnesses
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-22

One ward Of the Inehriate Asylum AZ Bng-
hnmon has been orened and two more VIII he ready 10
Oc.obor wloa ths baIdius While formally .uasslraIe4.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-04
"rhe FIoridaI sIaughter."

Under the above head the New York
World ssys;
Wherever the specific fault for the
slaughter Of our soldiers at 0lustee, the
responsibility rests at last on the should
erB Of President Lincoln, and cannot be
shifted. BE ordered the expedition to be
sent TO Florida against the wishes Of his
military advisers in Washington, in spite
Of the protests against the " scstterstion
policy Of his organs in this city and
elsewhere.
All such talk is the sherest tWsddIe
and nonsense designed to catch some over
oredulOus ninnies. Even though President
Lincoln did order the expedition,
he is no more responsible for the
defeat Of General Seymour than he is
for the slight repulse of General Grant
from Dalton. - 81. Pa
The effort TO stigmstise the Florida ex-
petition ss mere electioneering scheme,
will prove equally unavsiling when the
facts are fully known.
No one but brainless idiot or 8 merce-
nIry scribleF would dare to assert that Mr..
Lincoln paid down the lives Of ], 200 Union
soldiers for three electoral votes in Florida.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-04

We see ndandeliOn coffee" advertised
for sale in some quarters. Rye coffee was
common, years ago. ChiokOry passes cur
rent for coffee, now, in too many places,
Burnt beans do duty In The same shspe'
In England, old cofins, dug out Of crowded
church yards are taken and burned, and
some only ground; but all used for adul'
terating the popular breakfast material.
It communicates to poor coffee good col
or. 1t puts body into it in one sense, if
contrary to the spirit of trade and if in
Dickens story, tie widows saussges were
wonderfully superior until 8 button Of her
missing husbands coat was found in one
Of them, the would be Mocha might as well
acquire . startling. flavor from the aroma
Of mortality borrowed from the cemetery.
It will not do to inquire too curiOusly, at
any time, into what we eat and drink.
Where IGNORANCE is bliss,'' it is indeed,
q folly to be wise"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-04
shsrmnn,n Rrnsditinn.

An intelligent gentleman, familiar by
residence with the region penetrated by
General shsrmsn's expedition, writes as
follows Of Southern Alabams, touching
upon points of much value in making up
an estimate Of the situation in that new
theatre Of war. He says;
shermsn's present movement is much
the boldest and the most hazardous that
has yet been made by any division Of the
army, and if he holds position and main
teins himself on the Alabama river, it will
prove damaging blow to the rebels. The
Alsbsma river is the great thorouRhfsre Of
business through the Southern States.
Sherman will find fewer Union men and 8
more rsbid class Of rebels in Southern Al
sbsms than in North Alabama. The in
hsbitants Of South Alabama we're from
South Carolina and Eastern Virginis-
those Of North Alabama from West Vir-
ginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Sherman will find difficulty in obtaining
suficienoy Of forage, ss the entire de-
pendence in South Alabama is upon corn
and corn blades. In times Of peace very
little else except cotton is raised. Their
hogs are bought from droves brought from
Tennessee and Kentucky, and -four and
butter from Mobile. Beef is not used.
Evidently South Alabama is for q time, at
least, to be the theatre Of important mill
tary movements.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-04
The Cbesaseake Pirates.

The Chesapeake pirates are likely to be
surrendered to the United States govern
ment and the question will come up as to
what shall be done with them Every
body will say, let them suffer the extreme
penalty Of the law.
The New York Commercial Advertiser,
in an article upon the subject, concludes
as follows:
Whatever may have been the rights, un-
der his commission, of Psrken, who came
on board the Chesapeake of the New
Brunswick, he could not delegate those
rights and powers to other, over whom he
had no command, and who, after planning
and executing the crime; endesVored to
find protection or Justification by creeping
under the papers signed by Jefferson Ds-
Wis. That plea was held to be worthless
in the st John Court, and 80 it must be in
our Courts, in spite of all the bluster and
threats Of the rebel authorities. This is q
plain statement Of case which can re-
suit in only one verdict before United
States jury. We trust our Government
may win no such " elephant" as this, un-
less il is determined to make such dis
position Of it IS law, and justice, and hu-
msnity demand.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-04
MeCIeIlan NOt q CanaIdate.


The New York Herald is responsible for
the following joke on Little Mao.
General Mcclellan has refused the
Presidency also. In 8 conversation with
Us some days ago, the General stated his
views very emphstically. Said he, 81 do
not want to be President. I do not desire
10 be President. 1 have no ambition to be
President. sm TO young to be President
II were elected President my term Of Of
fee would soon be over, and then l should
be an ex- President while still young man.
And what an ex-President is, and how he
is prevented from doing anything effect
lively, you know ss well ss l do. No. Ny
desire, my ambition, Is to be restored to my
former position in the army, so that may
help to save my country, and, if necessary,
that I may die for her"
The probability is that the New York
Herald Is getting tired Of its glOrifcstiOn
Of General Grant and takes the above
means to prepare the public mind for an
other presidential vault. After having
killed Grant by its fswning, and abused
President Lincoln, it is ready as last re-
sort to run the mastery genius Of the
Great DnTeady In a short ;;me it will be-
gin series of ingenious articles, based
upon the Report of General Mcclellan, an
interesting political document which is be-
ing fOndled into quasi Importance by the
csressings Of the COpperhesds. He being a
aOarriOr Nth peace principles will be quite
acceptable to his followers. The very
fact thst the most notorious Copperheads
in the country are fswning about him is
enough to disgust any man who ever had
had any admiration for his supposed mill
tsry abilities.
The RepOr', published as an e'eCiOneer-
ing document and the baldest sort Of bid
for the nomination by the COpperheads, is
the most unfortunate step he could have
taken. It is the confession Of his own
weakness. It is q mangled history Of his
career at the head Of the most splendid
army the world ever saw. Many i'm
poitant dispatches are omitted. Like the
Record Of the Blessed Martyr, now repOs-
ing beneath the shadows Of the English
lions tail, this RepOrtlwill bury the peace
warrior fathoms deep in the load Of pub
lie condemnation he is preparing for him
self. e'5
Two things will kill George B. McClsl-
Ian. His natural inability, to use the
mildest term, and his notorious Copper
head notions with which his young and
giddy head is stuffed.