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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-08
how We Failed to Take Petersburg.

When early on Wednesday morning, the
18th, the Second Corps had effected tho
passage OF tho James River at Windmill
Point. Gen. Hancock was met by dispa'oh
from the Commanding General, directing
him that, IL provisions arrived, ho should
ration bis men before proceeding toward
Petersburg. Just at this tine he received
information. seemingly reliable. and con-
veyed, believe, by an engineer officer who
had just come up from the pontoon bridge,
to the effect that tho transports had arrived
with supplies. This fact General Hancock
communicated to the Commanding General.
stating that be would soon begin issuing rs-
tions, and would then move forward a. di-
rected.
The information proved 10 be mistake
amentable mistake-the transports had
not arrived Yet this simple error caused
delay in the movement of Hancock's corps
of Ave hours and half. His column joined
Gen. Smiths troops at o'clock on the
morning Of Thursday. But had be been up
earlier by the difference noted of five and
half bours, he would have reached the front
at tao on the evening of Wednesday, sohick
soas preciseiy the moment at Whioh General
Smith made his attack.
While our troops we're coming up during
the night, Beauregard also came up, aud
the reconnaissance of Thursday morning
developed him in force in q line hastily
thrown up during the uight, and q little
closer to the town, but still strong enough
to check our advance. The militia was re-
ieyed-Beauregards force, numbering thir-
ty thousand men, reinforced by she addition
of Bushrod Johnson's command, took their
places. Men of very different mettle these
from the crude soldiers to whom the de-
fence of the works of Petersburg had beeu
entrusted !
Thursday morning revealed new actor
on the stage--a new element introduced
into the problem.
II 10 true the assaults Of the two succeed
ing days drove the enomy from their tenn
porary position. but it was only to fall back
on q line huggiDg the town, which Beaure-
gard was preparing in the meanwhile, and
which constantly streng tbened during the
interval that has since elapsed, stands be-
tween US and the dosired point ~ formids-
bic an obstacle as We have yet encountered.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-08

OLD ABE's CHOICE A gentleman, 10 con-
versation, remarked to President Lincoln
that nothing could defeat him but Grants
Copisre Of Richmond. to be followed BY his
nomination at Chicago and acceptance
"Well," said the President, II feel very much
ike the man who said be didn't want 70 die
parsioulsriy. but. If ho had got 10 die. tina,
vas precisely the disease he would like to
die of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16
The Verdict in the Belail Bridge 0atas-
tronhe.

1t is often the case, if not generally, that q
coroners investigation of the cause of a rail-
road or steamboat accident, in which a num-
Der of lives are lost, is mere farce. The
owners or managers of the line of steamboats,,
or OF the railroad, having the means OF EN-
ploying able counsel, can have the whole
thing fixed up to their minds, and the blame
placed upon the shoulders of some irresponsi-
bic parties.
The verdict of the coroner's jury, empan-
neIled to investigate the cause of the accident
at the bridge at Beloeil, near Montreal, find
the engine driver, Burney, mainly in fault, on
which the editor OF the Montreal Witness
makes the following inquiries: gEA4t
The driver, Burney, is committed to pris-
on for gross carelessness," bus we're there
no other instances of gross carelessness?
Was it not gross carelessness on the part Of
the engineer of the road, who has charge of
it from one end to the other, TO permit an al
most, II not quite, systematic disregard of its
rule No. "a, requiring trains to stop before
crossing the bridge?
Was it not gross carelessness for the Cen
eral Manager of the Company TO be Ignorant
for years OF this almost uniform violation OF
lis rules? Ii he had devoted to ascertainng
the actual management of the road, part of
the time spent about Parliament, could such
an accident have occurred?
Was there not gross carelessness somewhere
in sending out suddenly man unacquainted
with the road to drive heavy train of box
cars, loaded with nearly 800 human beings,
and that with only one brakeman? We
have no objection 10 the eomnlttal of Burney
to await his trial, for every destruction OF life
should be most carefully inquired into, and
punished far as psrties are guilty; but If
gross carelessness be a sufficient cause for
imminent, there are, we think, many who
should bear Burney company.
The verdict OF the jury, after the most pa
tientand protracted investigation Jas they de-
clare), divides the responsibility of killing
eighty or ninety persons, by the most wanton
carelessness, as follows:
/. The engine-driver is found to be guilty
OF gross careessness in precipitating the
train into the river.
?. The Locomotive Agent at Richmond of
want OF judgment and caution in putting a
driver in charge of the iraiD without aseer-
tanning by personal examination whether he
was acquainted with the road and signals.
3. The almost uniform neglect OF the Com
panys role to stop the train before entering
on the south END OF the bridge, mad much 10
do with the accident, and the guardians of the
bridge are very reprehensible for not report
ing this neglect.
4. The want of at least one additional
brakeman on the train was another cause,
and it was the duty of the conductor to have
provided one.
1t will be perceived, says the Witness, that
there is no word of censure for any of the
higher officials of the road. who could not
have been ignorant of the customs Of IL, but,
on the contrary, the blame is carefully limited
to the subordinates.
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FORT ROYAL Scar 30th uIt sch J Carver,
Rnmnll, Boston; 9th inst, baroue Damon. Crowell,
New York; sehs Chloe. Rittsl, Bath 9Th. Light
NoRFoLk-sld lith, brig Titania Stevens. for
Philadelphia.
PHILAUELPHIA-CId 18th, brig Cyciore Shute
Matanzas; sch satiils Berry, Boston.
ca 18Th. brig Lagrange, Whitney sW Pass.
NEW lORk-Ar 18Th, Ia que Persia. Holmes,
et, Foster Cherryfeld; Thames, Roberts, fremont ;
Yantic, Bancroft. Mschias.
AR lin. baique Tnos rope, Alexander. Monroyia;
sehs Emily Fowler Willard I'm ST George; Ruth )
Hodgton, Hail. Roudout for Boston
CID l4h, bafques lemplar, Bartlett, Buenos Ayres
NJ w Brett staples Trinidad; brigs 4 IA crowley,
Drisko. 6lace bay CB; wenonAh. GraHaa. Eliza.
oethport; sch L 5 Lindsey. Emery, Portland; X h
Perkins, Lane. Elizabethport
Ar 18TH. ship Cyclone, " est, Boston; barquc Eva
NEWP0RT-In port 18th. brig Alpine, Kilmap.
from Cardenas ior Queenstown; sehs Eliot. Thomp
son, for New York; Walter Hall Paul, for do.
HOLINESS H0LE-Ar 18th. brigs Open Sea Bah
bidge. Rondoui for Boston, Trindelen. Rawley, fin
Boston for Philadelphia; Whitaker Ross Addison
for New York. schs Hauribal Wentworth, Perth
Amboy for Bangor; Siak. Ingalls,. I'm Rondout for
Boston; Caroline Grant. Pressey Port Even for do
Jeddie Roberts, Pou xhkeepsie Tor Pembroke; Sena-
tor, Bouney Ellsworth for New York
NEW BEDfoRD-Ar l4th, sch Hamilton,
I Bunker. GonldsborO.
BosIoN-Ar ll'h, barque Cephas Siarrett Greg.
DRY. 6laee Bay CB.
Cld Iiih. bafque i a Warrington, MAYO. smyrsa;
schs keokuk. small, Lingan CBi Abbe. knight,
Norfolk.
AR 10th, schs Paran Clark and Eadora Lord
Port Even Alpine. klliot, Bath; Boston Packet
Parker, Wells
observation-disclosures Mary Edison, from Baltimore
brig Colson, from Philadelphia.
Cid 18th. sehs Susan Sears. Cow Bay CD; Orcn-
iol, Thompson. Lingan CB; Della Kinds. Wei 5. I'm
Calais
NEwBURYPoRr-sld I4th brig Fannie, Lunt.
Philadelphia schs John Langley, Langley, Balti-
more; Tahniroo, Green, Eiizabethport
BAN6OR-Cid l2th. brig VIM A Dresser Hatch,
Providence: sehs Albion, Burgess Stonin gton Au-
rora, Berry, and sol Francis. CattreI. Salem.
BsLFAST-Sld Sth sch Abby Gale, Mcdonald,
New York.
RoCKLAND-Ar 18th. sch d II Baldwin, knowl.
ton Newburyport.
Sid 9th, sens Delaware. Crockett, for New York ;
Planet. Dermott Providence.
Sid It'll. sch Onatayia, Jameson, Camden, 20 load
for Philadelphia.
GARDiN ER-Ar 9th, schs President. White New
Bedford; EIien, Ware, Boston.
Sid Ilth sch Gov Cony, Brown, Providence.
Sid 18th, schs Henrietta, Wakefield, and Only Son,
johnson, New York.
BATH-Cld 18th, ship Mary Riggs. Lowell, New
Orleans; brig FORESTER, Murray, Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16
Letter from the Saco Sea-shore.
OH ORCHARD. July IA. 1884

OLD ORCHARD, July IL, 1854.
To the Editor Of the Press
Having had nothing till now TO write, / have
wisely held my peace. This morning, having
seen regular curiosity, l will give you the
benefit of what | saw. AS young man nam
ed Sam'l Perkins was at work on the Beach
yesterday afternoon, he discovered something
of an unusal appearance; calling on friend
near by, he succeeded in digging al old anchor
from the mud. II was very much rusted, and
what was singular had elinging to. and imbed-
ed 10 il all sorts of stones, shells, &c. One
part oft had entirely rusted OF, and could not
b. found. The evidences are that it belonged
to a vessel wrecked off this shore during the
war of 1912. Such seems to be the opinion OF
those who are well posted. II such is the fact
it is indeed great curiosity. Itexclted much
interest in Bidieford and Saco, and the wagon
which contained it was the centre ef attrac-
ton for some time.
We are having a fine spell of hay-making
weather, and the farmers are getting good
crops. Where am stopping we shall get
third more than last season, aud OF 4 far sape-
rior quality.
The public houses al the Beach are filling
up rapidly, and viii be as crowded as ever,
and there is no reason why they shonld not be,
as ths is one of tie best watering places in
New England. Business Of all kinds is good.
The crops are suffering much from want of
rain, and If we do not get some soon, will be
very short indeed. We got slight shower
yesterday, but 1t hardly laid the dust.
Yours in haste, X
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TIE Pirate Florida.

Acting Master Gibbs, Of the gun-boat Pa
nola, was captured on hoard the steamer
Electric Spark by the Florida and subse-
quently paroled. He makes the following
statement touching the arrangement aud con.
ditiou of the Florida:
"She carries four rihed sixty-eight pound
ers-S inch-in broadsde--abait the main
mast, one hundred and twenty pound rife in
pivot and four small rifles in broadside for
ward. In addition TO this formidable battery.
she has one gun not mounted, lying on the
starb0ard side OF the engine room hatch
AIR. Gibbs could not ascertain It's ealibrs. as
1t was covered with a tarpanlin. she has a
crew Of about two hundred men. VINO looked
dirty and undiscpllned, and Morris apollo.
gized Tor the appearance of the ship and
said they had been very busy for the past few
days. Her chief Engineer is confned TO his
room on account OF injuries received by fall
ing down hatchway, and she is short OF en-
gineers; so much so that IL would be difficult
TO run the Electric Spark but he may run
both vessels over TO Bermuda or Nassau, and
leave his prize outside while he goes in with
the Florida and procures some engineers fol
her. This Electric Spark steams, Ia her pres
ent trim, but seven knots, which is owing to
her being by the head. No doubt but Morris
will use her as a tender, at least until her coal
--one hundred and twenty tons-gives out,
or he may attempt 10 ran her into Whining
ton with her cargo"
For the benefit of any who have not seen
description of the Florids-s0 is well
known to our naval oilicers--ihe Phiadel-
phia fress states that she is barque-rlgged,
screw propeller, is painted black. and sits
quite low in the water
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16

B-"Delta,' of the Boston Advertiser. saws
the residence of F. ?. Blav ST., was not burned,
but the rebels rifed it from cellar to garret, and
stole everything they wanted and eoud carry
away. The house of Postmaster General Blair
only 300 yards from his fathers, was burned
He completed payment for it only last week.
Gen. Meade has expelled two newspaper
correspondents-of the New York Times and
Tribune-from his lines, for abuse of privilege
warning them never to return. He proposes
that correspondents with his lines shall at least
be truthful and impartial. If their letters are
dull that is their own affair; but they cannot be
permitted to distort the facts.
81 The Rockland Press says letter received
from Gen. Tilson, now stationed at Knoxville,
speaks of the escape of four Union prisoners
from the cars while on their way from North
Carolina to Georgia, among whom was Capt.
Julius B. Litchfeld Of that city Capt L. has
not yet been heard from, and may have been re-
captured.
81 Yesterday was a hard day for the specu-
lators. Not only gold, but -four, pork, and
other staple articles came tumbling down to the
great CONSERVATION of,the SPECTATORS, and the
great joy of all consumers. May the good work
go on until those who are ready to fatten upon
the misfortunes of their fellows shall be brought
| to morsel of bread.
- Daniel A. Bean, of Brownield, Co A,
18th Maine Volunteers, died at Hampton, Vir-
ginia, General Hospital June 9th, from wounds
received on the ID. His captain, in letter,
said he never knew so brave boy, cool and
calm; and after he fell not murmur escaped
his lips, but encouraged the boys on, saying be
was ready to do and die. The regiment and
brigade commanders unite in this avowal.
% The uncertainty of military glory has been
fully illustrated during the three years war in
which We have been engaged. GEN Sigel, at
the time of the engagements in Western Mis-
souri,, was considered the best fighting General
in the field; now he is supposed to have been re-
lieved from command for want of efficiency. So
it has been with nearly every General who stood
prominent during the first year of the rebellion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16
Bank Returns for the State.

The semi-annual banks returns ofthis state,
showing their condition June Attn, are publish
ed. Sixty two banks made returns, seven
Others made DO returns their charters having
been surrendered by authority of an act ofthe
Legislature Of 1858, for the purpose of reorgan-
izing as National Banks. Several others
which have made returns have already taken
steps to reorganize under the National Bank
ing Law. The aggregate capital stock of the
sixty-two banks is s7,l52 900 Their bills in
circulation at the date Of returns amounted to
s5,92l APT, of which s5s7 $40 were in bills be-
low the denomination Of five dollars. The
amount Of specie In the banks was $1,000
62, Cash not deposited not bearing interest,
S3,299,14l "A; bearing interest, $50, go 80.
The amount of net profits, on hand is sSl6,
060,6T; OF reserved profits S5s0,0lS,4T. The
total resources ofthe banks are SIS, 454 9S4, 96.
S mi-annual dividends were paid TO the ann
cunt of 1921, S6S,2s. The largest dividend
was ten per cent paid by the Auburn Bank at
Auburn; the smallest, three per cent paid by
several banks. r.-ss-..
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DIED.

In this city. July u, Anga Eta, infant daughter
of a IL and Louisa Floyd
In WiDdham. June o. Ellen W Hawkes. aged Is
years III months Jelly r. Louisa Bel Hawkes., aged
years ii months-chdien of David aud Louisa
j Hawkes..
In Westbrook, July IL, Bathsheba, wife of Charles
Proctor aged GA years 8 months
In East Auburn, July H. Mr. Jeremiah Merrill,
aged 81 years.
:, In Gardiner, July 4. Of consumption Mr. william
Mason aged 81 years.
In Washington, Capt G o GetcbelI of Co T. Sd
Me Reg aged 20 years
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16
March 8, 1854.
A New Perfume for the Handker-
chief.
ST.. F.r A,wood's Bi,ters, Price ss Cts.

1RoRNpfsE, ME-, April Is, 1865.
Dear Sir "A lady of my acquaintance was
troubled with severe attacks of sick hes dach for
number of years, and couia lind no relief until the
tried l.. +. Atoood's Bihers, which effected a per-
manent cure.
headache and vomiting. which have been cured
by these bitters. have myself been troubled
this remedy. always keep it on hand, as believe
it to be speedy for all deran gements of the
sto mach and liver and for female complaints when
arising from debility OF the digestive organs.
Yours truly, CHAs. WHITSEY
~ CoaaterJeits aud base limitations in SINH
lar bottle and label are in the market and SOLD bs
aapriHcipied dealers.
The genuine Is signed L. +. Atteood and dis0 hare
an ExrkA LABEL, on tchife prper, cOulfersigaed
II. H. IA Y, Druggist, Portland, Me-, sole General
Agent.
ianyl6eod&w6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16
Coughs and Colds.

The sudden changes of our climate are sources of
I'siosanary, RraResiai, ai.d Astamatlc Aslctions
Experience having proved that simple remedies Of
disease, recourse should at once be had to Broras
bronchial Iroches," or Lozenges let the Cold
as by this precaution more serious attack may be
eneetualiY warded oil. P4bSic Speakers aud singers
Will mud them eectual for clearing and strengthen
ing the voice. Soldiers should have them 81 they
eau be carried in the pocket and taken as occasion
require June25d& Win
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16

A WORD TO ..sMoKERs. "-'Tis not our intention
to preach reform against tho growing and soeiable
use of the weed tor il is a us comfort. What
gentleman we ask. old or young who is addicted
Ia this habit of enjoying himself behind good lis.
yana particg iary after hearty meal wiz dispute
us We speak from experience for We often indulge
in a good cigar ourselves, but what We wish to sug-
gest try that justly popular. fragrant convenient
and eficacious Dentifrice S0Z0DONf. just the thing
after smokingi removes instantly the unpleasant
taste and odors attendant the of tobacco; it's
refreshingly agreeable and leaYis tbs m2uih GOO
All Druggists sell IT, price rs cents per bottle,
mch23 DIT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16

BREWER HoUsE.--A correspondent who
has recently visited this house, speaks 10 very
complimentary terms of the establishment, and
of its present landlord, MIR. Whitcomb: but it
would be maniiestly unjust to other similar
establishments for us to publish his article, and
particularly so to ourself to do it without pay
at regular rates for reading notices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16

FIRE IN BREWER. The Bangor Wbig
says the work shop, boat shop and black
smith shop in the ship yard Of Mr.. j. f.
Tewksbury, in Brewer, together with consid-
cradle amount OF lumber and Ship timber,
were entirely destroyed by fire on Thursday
afternoon. A pile of boards belonging to
Mr.. n. d. Folsom, valued at $780, was also
destroyed. Loss from $1,000, TO 5000. In
sured
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Boston Stock List.
MARRIED.

Miss Mary Harrison. ~"N
In Lowell, June % Jacob ro,eio,. 81 s,o,o,,.,,
aud Miss Mary McAllsier. OF n y
- In Biddeiord, July :. Edwin Meserye and Miss
In Augusta, July 8. Ssml Worcester aud Miss De-
sire LoTejoy; 9TH, Saml Cannon aud Miss Ada
Morton
In Augusta, May q, Charles Blair, of Read6eId,
and Miss Melissa Neanen.
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slaves to wait upon them, are most misersbiy
educated to live under a republican govern
ment like ours. They are taught in early life
to domineer over human beings, and in man
hood these lessons are not forgotten. They
feel as if they were born to command" and
their education leads directly to strengthen
such sentiments and foster such feelings. This
influence of slavery upon the young of both
sexes is one of its worst features. No wonder
the good Wesley declared it to be the "sum of
all viIlanies."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-07-16
Large Fire in BROOKLYN.

About one O'Clock yesterday, a fire broke
out in Furman street, Brooklyn, \. Y, which
destroyed lumber yard, oil factory. a block
OF warehouses containing saltpetre and several
vessels. The brigs Cesar and Helena and
bark, were said 10 be burned. The Russian
frigate was towed out of danger. Three ter
rible explosions occurred during the fire
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AccIDENT.-on Sunday last. Mr.. Ephraim
Clark and wife, aud Mrs. Mckenzie going to
meeting, their horse became unmanageable in
consequence OF being frightened by an um-
brela, ran away with them, throwing them all
from the carriage. badly ipjuring Mrs. McKen-
sic and Mr.. Clark. We hear, however, they
are recovering from their injuries.
Presque Isle Sunrise.
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Religious and Ecclesiastical Items.

Rev. Robert Murci was ordained pastor of
the Baptist church in Cooper on the oh ult.
On the Sd inst, IL were baptized and re-
ceived iato the fellowship of the Baptist
Church in Springvae
Rev. ID. p. Cilley, well-known clergyman
OF New Hampshire, has been appointed Post
Chaplain at the U. 5. Marine Hospital in New
Orleans.
Rev. ). c. Brown, pastor OF st. Pauls NJ
E. Church 10 Fall River, last week received
the degree Of DID,, from the Indiana State
Udilersiy.
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NoBLE LETTER We ask particular atteu-
ion to the letter oR the first page, giving an
educated ami friendly Engiishmans views Of
our great struggle, its object aud It's probable
results. The writer, We are told, is clergy
man of the New Jerusalem [Swedenborgianl
Church. His letter is alike creditable to his
bead and his hesrt, and We thank him for it.
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Buy Ne, and I'll do you Good"
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From the Iray before Richmond.

NEW YORK. July Is.
Adviees from Gen. Grants army to Wednes-
day morning state that heavy skirmshing was
going on at the front.
An official dispatch from the rebel General
Jones, OF the 4th, reports the repulse Of the
Federals near Char eston, with a loss of 600
men. He confirms the capture of two rebel
guns by US, but states that the rebel picket
line is ra-established. The Federais were fall
ing back hastily. The Union monitors were
in the Stone River, firing heavily on the rebel
lines.