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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

OFFICERS. ~
L. L. Huntlcy, President.
Mrs. N. II. Palmer, Vice President.
Mrs. VIM. A. Adams, Secretary.
Mrs. j. G. Patterson, Treasurer.
A Canvassing Committee of six Ia
dies and six gentlemen was appoint
ed, viz:
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resolred, That the Ladies Aid Socie-
ty and the various Benevolent Organi-
cations of this town be and are hereby
invited to cooperate with this Society.
The following gentlemen voluntari-
ly contributed the sums set against
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
Current News Items.

George f, Pagh goes for the ticket with
all his might
It is understood that Alexander Long and
Wm E corry-~-thoush at FIRST dissatisfied
will support Mcclellan. OF course they will
They will not evinee their peace principles TO
the radical extremity of qparrelipg With their
friends
The draft, it is announced, will certainly te-
gin on Monday next in this State. Z
The State Fair opened in Columbus yester'
day The attendance was not large.
Sam Cox is 10 speak in Cincinnati op Sat
urday night at the grand ratification meeting.
A vote on the steamer Granite State few
days ago showed the following result Fol
Little Mac, l7l Lincoln J
The place to get up an enthusiastic Lincoln
meeting j. in Washington City, apong tbs
shoddyites, contractors, ofice,hOlders, beg
gars and syeophants who make up the pOpu
laton of the modern Sodom.t 7 Z AN
The Winchester IN " Monitor, haul,
down the black flag of Abolition, aud hois,'
that Of Mcclellan instead. a.....-.,l
Park BENJAMIN, we'll known literary man
died in New York a day OF two ego,
The rebel Gen BEE has turned out to be 6
drone. he has been tashiered for cowardice
The Journal warns War Democrats thai
Mcclellan may die, in which event Pendlston
decided peace man, will be Presi dent. We
hope that peace Democrats will slAo consider
such contingency. The chances that Nc
Clellan will die, are as one 70 seEen-past
history considered Perhaps it is designed to
repeat the experiment of poisoning, attempt
ed on Mr. Buchanan at the National Hotel
The Republican papers have most difh
cult role TO play in the present campaign. II
is expected Of them that they will convince
all war men that General Mcclellan is deei.
dedly for peace At the same time they are
10 shoE e9nclusively to the judgment Of every
peace man that he is blood-thirsty and goes
for war. .fa.
The whole country will be in a blaze OF en-
thusiasm on the l7th Of September, That be-
ing the anniversary Of the Constitution, is
has been 6tly chOsen As The day for ratiiying
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
tNnl Sunnort L.IncoIn. !,

Sufficient evidence of the unpopularity
of LIsColN. is found in the necessity which
the Republican papers daily tud Of sssur-
ing the public that such and such Of the
Republican leaders will "go for him. Z"
To-day we are assured by telegraph that
Gov. ANDREW will support him. Yes
terdsysi Il was said that CHASE was for
him. The day before. WADE and DAVIS,
and bat short time previous it was an
nounced with great glee that HoRAoE
GREELEY would vote for LINCOLN Even
the Journal of this city found it necessary
10 assure the people of the Great West
that it intended to support the old rail
splitter, The Lincoln leaders seem sar-
prised and ove1oyed to be assured that
any man OF character and intelligence
favors Lincoln's reelection.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
Keep cine BAN MoYInR.

The cheering prospects Of the election OF
Mcclellan, is giving decided buoyaucy to
Government securities, and reducing the
price of gold very considerably. The cleo
ton Of Mcclellan, it is now acknowledged
by his opponents, will give peace and reun-
ion without any more bloodshed, drafts, or
heavy expenditures Of money. That conyic.
ton is what is giving life 10 Governm ent
bonds and lowering the value of gold. 1t
gives the people heart, relieves them of their
fears Of separation, and assures them of a
prosperous future l. is the sunshine of hope
warming and cheering the people over the
whole land. Keep the ball moving Gin
Enc.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

the nomiuation Of General Mcclellan 1t
will be observed almost universally
The Republicans caunot understand why
Democrats who heretofore opposed McClel'
Ian, should nov give him their soppor, The
reason is plain They adop, new views ius'
as fast az they appear TO be true yiews.'
Exirscts in,,be Empire Of to-day and yes.
tsrday. afford abundant proof Of the resistless
popularity Of Mcclellan. Even those who
oppose him, except in the instance of a few
backgbards and malignants, do so without
aesi, and many Of them openly declare that
they will consider the Government safe in bis
hands, shoul ID he be chosen.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
Democratic County Convention.

The Democrats of Montgomery county
will meet in Convention at BEOKEL'S
HALL in the city of Dayton on SATUR-
DAY the 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER
A. d. 1864 at 10 o'clock A. NJ. of said
day, Tor the purpose of nominating a
county ticket to be supported by the
democracy at the ensuing October cleo
ton. i.t ,
Primary meetings for the appointment
of delegates will be held at the usual
places of holding elections in the several
Townships on SATURDAY the 10th
day Of SEPTEMBER 1864, at , o'clock
P. NJ. Of said day and in the several
Wards Of the city of Dayton on the same
day at o'clock p NJ. Each township
will be entitled to eight and each Ward
to three delegates in the Convention, a
By order of the Democratic Central
Committee of Montgomery county.
DAYTON, August 3lst 1864.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
The general Feeling.

Since Gen. Mcclellan was put in nomina.
ton, the feeling in favor Of the success of
our party ticket has rather increased than
diminished The time that has elapsed since
the Convention at Chicago met. has served to
strengthen the conviction that the safety of
the nation depends upon the election of our
nominees There is this peculiarity in refer.
ence to the candidates for the Presidency
that, whilst deliberation alenates Lincoln &
followers from him, it rallies around our no
bic standard bearer thousands Of men who
have been in political hostility to us. As the
time approaches which is TO decide the great
issue between the rival elements in this coun
try, profound anxiety settles upon the pub
lie mind, but at the same time q solid assur
ance of better days prevails, We are per
feetly certain Of New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey and Ken.
lucky. Nothing but stupendous frauds car
deprive us of these States. They will secure
the success of our ticket and, in consequence
thorswith, the salvation Of the American peo
ple.- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
Congressional Convention,

The Democrats of the Third Congress
sional District of Ohio. viii meet in Con-
vention atHamilton, Butler county, on
TUESDAY the Goth of September, next
at 10 o'clock A NJ. for the purpose of
nominating candidate, for Congress to
be supported by the, Democracy of said
District at the October election.
By order of Central Committee.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

REIcHsTIDER - On this Afternoon, Frederick
Reiehsttdar, aged about as years
Funeral nom his residence, corner of Second ana
st. CLAIR street. 10 morrow Thursday afternoon n
, O'Clock Interment, Woodland Cemetery.
GRAVATT-On Tuesday mornlng, Sept l3 NJ
10 yeas and six dRvs.
Funeral from the Christian Church, corner Of Smith
and Brown streets, on tomorrow Thursday morn.
ing, at 10 o'clock, Services by EderJ NJ Henry
Informant, Woodland.
DINSMOBE-ro-dAy Of inflammation Of the brain,
Mr. Andrew Dinsmore, aged about 50 years
Funeral from lf5 Jones street, Thursday, at
O'Clock, Place Of intsrment Woodland
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

A BrTTER Pill The Tribune bolts the
Lincoln pill with shoekingly distorted coun-
tenHnce.f Ons eolnmu. Of growling at the Bit
terhess ana a aulp at The end with both eyes
shut This is the precise manner 10 which
every one who deliberately makes his mind to
support the abolition ticket will be obliged to
come mp TO il II ia destruction to the conn
try, disunion, anarchy, and is is only at the
last cracksof the patty whip that any man
with the relics of political conscience will
be willing to fall in for the campaign Nor
is it worth while, Mr.: Lincoln cannot be re-
elected blythe people Ne'Oark IN J) jour
nal fs-rtfsu5
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
New York All Right.

The Peace Men of New York held q
caucus. at the same time that the peace
men Of this State were in session at Col
umbus. 1t was resolved, very wisely,
thatit would be unwise to nominate an
pther ticket.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
Mr. VaIIandIgham. .

The Republican papers continue their
lying assaults on Mr. VALLANDIeHAM. In
due time he will speak for himself, and
until that time his friends will wait. That
his position will be satisfactory to those
who have the best wishes of their country
at heart, is not for a moment to be doubt
ed. ,s..,B tf
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
Action Of the Democratic state
Central Com mmitIee

The Democratic State Central Commit
tee met yesterday in Columbus. There
was full meeting and every member
pledged his District for Mcclellan and
PENDLKToN
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

TtNHE Ktna grants policies FOR LIFE, for term
i Of years Endowment policies and chdfen tEn-
dowment. Also Non Forleung Policies, on which nc
payment IL required aiter ten years. f|Ft
Five thousand dollars paid on two losses in this city
within the last six months. |t-s +at
Among all the contriyauces Of men to protect the
family circle frorn want none found more SIM
pie character, noble in its features, certain IN
its reyuts, than Life Insurance Il is the prop which
the dying husband caves to ..#a
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
Read the followinRi a
(Tsgtimoridi Of Mrs. SQrdh Gotfgfl

,s..sI .s.. q. AIBAsT, Nav YoRK.
diseased, and my hair commenced la out very fast
lac disease spIsad nnt my seal Was one complete
sore IL peealHe very palniuli my resi- RI htght Was
brOkeni the burning and itching sensation was unsup-
poItablei ! would apply remedy after remedy, bot
only momfntaIy relief copsulied sEyera Physir
disease Wlihiwhich my scalp was affected Yss u salt
kh um, and that they conld not teneht NE. read
your advertisement and concluded to consult yon.
You assuredne that you Eoqld eradicate the dstoss
and restore my hair, which had become very INN 4
w,i1tha ssi9r9lee placed Inysslli u yoY hpdss
my soalp is peres tiy we'll ana ny hair las ctasedtE
fail out. Respeotully yours, sf'iti
lis a isct acknowledged by all who have used the
THE 0NLY rPREPARATIoN -sv e,
That would enectually and permanently restore the
hairOf those who are hald, and prevent 100 %
THE HAIR FROM FALLING oBFloaoi
Thelsree and IRpidly ncressing sle q ResteJatye
Is the strongest eHdeneeo the msBliold henehlsH 10
coufeIring upon a.s lal la. sa.l b..
THE HUMAN FAMILY. -d.se4
The confidence OF the pubic has tosn ohtsined, and
they sll unite IN auertne 0Jts rtand yastsupsrt-
~ fllf OVER ALI. PREPARATIONS q IA va
Eyerntrhduced. do pot rsoonm,nd my preraTa-
uou 30 cause hair to prlW sa leet N uetly as many
months asit Is simple inpossbility and totally in
consistent with the Jaws Of Natnre; fo those who are
skeptical or ncredulons, wllmake bona tide offer
aAaI win forfeit $4,000 4Ht
(Oue Thousand Dollars II I fail TO cure the worst
cases Of partial badness, under fifteen lear stand.
'ps THR ONLY GEN IsE HAIR REsToRER.
This Senderful remedy is sold by druggists gsnerf
III YoUR DRUGGIST HAS NOT GOT IF sRED
FOR IT.
NB-curss sutfaneedin : very case where the di
rections for rse are implicitly oleytd
o" Price 81 per eoss' ss,iy " n n s0tbSa IS t,S ~
4 ,,a Sole Proprietor, No. 20 oupgs sHeeti HET
y telsily .4 Albany, New YORK. u
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
G. W. MOVER, Secy.

RATIFICATION The Democrats and con-
servatves of Millersburg and vicinity had a
spirited ratification meeting Saturday even
ing. Speeches were made by L. r. Critch-
feld D. S. Uh and j. A. Estill A large
bonfire was built on the public square, rock
cts we're sent up, and the enthusiasm was un-
bounded, The Democratic Band enlivened
tho occasion with their music - Holmes Co.
Farmer.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

HoS, c, l.. YAIIANDIGHAM-As the Lin
eolu papers appear TO be somewhat concern
ed as to Mr.. Vallandighams position since
the letter OF acceptance, we will relieve them
BY stating that We have good authority ior
saying that he will vote for Mcclellan and
Pendeton Gin Eng
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

f Il IT x.s..'t
Stricklands Ani- Cholera Mirtstte

DHfchtuNu dHtl' LHOIefd WtrtUTe,
Is composition Il Astrhgents sbsorbents. stiinp.
4 laqts and lcarm mnatyes, WHICH eyefy physcis1 50.
knowledees a t1e only pTeparauenithat wlil ehfd h
permanent cure Of DaTrheA and Dyseters This Anti
Cholera Mixture is nov In use IN sonse OF cur army
hospitals where II gives the greatest ssiisaction L
has saved the lives of thousands Of our soldiers and
citizens, and will guarantee il to be The best
dy 10 he world for Diarrhea and DysenteYy.
Mr. WaVjS,ol Covington, Ny, viii be most happy
to satisfy to the virtue OF Stfcklands Anti
Cholera Mixture; in faet have a great number o.
Testimonials from patients who have been cured atel
being pronouncedin IN uratle by their rhysicians some
after taking only bottle Of SricEand Anti Chol.
era Mixture 1fEou suffer with DisTrhta and I7y sen.
terry try one bottle, q MA
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

DELANo ON MEDARY--Delsno last Satur-
day pronounced Governor Medary traitor
aud rebel who should be hanged. So far as
this war is concerned, Governor Medary sent
his own son to the army--while Delano,
whose son was drafted has kept bis son out of
the army all the time, by one appliance or
another, the last being $500 in Greenbacks to
somebody else to 60 and take his sons place.
Yet Delano, doughty patriot, wants Medary
and all like him hanged What ge-lorious,
uproarious, sonor.i-ous fellow is ye Deauo !
-M PerROn Banner.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

" ould these chlld eea nave comfortable home, and
the means of educ Auopl Would ths wife be ndspen.
dent Of the cold c lartes of the wordf Would this
aged and feeble pl rent be provided fort Would my
estate pay my deb tsr Would there be sacrifice o
property by force, sales administrator to meel
the demands ofcr sditors-saes made when the market
tends downward and faIr prices cannot be realzedl
How few Ter these question their sstislae-
toni They fear ask them, and cherish the belle
that they have al oRg lesse on lie. This ls both ioo
ish andcowardly. The brave man FfHfH Vs@t
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

"LIrTLE MAC. George Brinton Mcclellan
was born In the city Of Philadelphia in the
year 1926. His father was an eminent ply.
sicisn and surgeon Of that city, and for many
years q professor in the JeHFersOn Medical
College.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

MCCLELLAN RATIEIoATtoSs-0u exchang-
es from every quarter--from every city, town
and village where newspapers are printed,
come filled with most glowing accounts
Of Mcclellan rAti6eations. It would be as
suming too much Of a task to attempt 10 note
all in detail, Such enthusiastic, spontaneous
and universal rejoicing was never known in
the history of this country as has followed
the nomination of General Mcclellan for the
Presidency.-NeaCGrk IN. J) Journal.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

Our FOR McCLRLLANl-Ho1 Nelson Frank
lin, of this city, a leading and influential mem
Der of the Republican party from its organiza
ton, has become disgusted with Lincoln and
will support Gen Mcclellan Cirelepiiic
Democrat
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

EVERYBoDY is being cured Of tsis distressing
II disease by the use u fh
Dr. Strfcklands Pie Remedy
Read whist those say who have usedu: taa
Mr.. Charles W. Land am, oi Louisville, and Mr.. j.
Hazarde, Cincinnati, O., both were cufcd after using
2pe pct Of pr striekIagdls Pie Rsmody, They ray
tut one Pot oil strckland's Pile Remedy effected q
perfect aier suherpg Tor many years with he
worst kind Of PLEA They recommend every one
who is suffering 10 ttyit. 9st
Ask for
DR. Stricklqnds Pie Remedy.
Sold by Rll druggists rs cts pot Manufactured At
NO. 6'East Fourth Al, Cinciunati,Os % g. Z mlta
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

+ A STRAW VA vote was taken among the
members Of full regiment Of Union troops,
at Cairo, on Thursday, which resulted in 9le
votes for MeoIstlap, and 7s votes for Lin
coin. '''' Ds..4-lo.ist
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

LINCOLN has been haranguing crowd
Of his friends in Washington. in a ehArac-
teristicalIy foolish and silly speech. He
spoke of the Black Republican victories
h Vermont and Maine, and the successes
Of FARRAeUT and SHERMAN-(putting the
elections frst) as excellent speeches !"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

Council, Sept. IS, 1884 Present
Messrs. Dickey, Iddings, Minick, Hilgefort,
Lehman, Thomas, McG-egor, Love, Shank
and Kiersted
Minutes read and approved.
The report of COMMITTEES on Burying
Ground, in favor of exchanging the ground
heretofore used for burying dead animals 10
the Atlantic 4 Great Western Railroad Com.
pany for other ground equally desirable, was
adopted Yeas-all the Trustees present.
The Chairman of Committee on Finance
reported having sold the claim of the city
against the Dayton & Western Railroad Com
pany for 5000, which amount has been paid
into the Treasury. Received and adopted
An ordinance to improve the east side Of
Prairie street was read the first aud second
time, and ordered to be published
An ordinance TO amend the ordinance reg
ulatng the duties Of the Mayor, was read the
first time.
By Mr.. Lehman: Resolved, That the Com
mittee on Gas be authorized to contract with
the Dayton Gas Light and Coke Company for
the lighting Of Brown street from Jones to
Buckeye street Referred to Committee on
Gas
| By Mr. Thomas; Resolved, That Messrs
Gebhart & Marshall be allowed to dig we'll
in front of their foundry on Pine street.
Adopted
By Mr.. McGregor: Resolved, That that
part Of the resolution offered by Mr. Iddiugs
some time since, relative to the payment OF
city bonds intended as bounty to recruits
accredited to the several wards, into the Coun-
ty Treasury, be and is hereby rescinded and
that the said bounty money of one hundred
dollars to each recruit required to fiji the
quotas of the wards, be paid to the several
trustees of the wards to make use of, Ior the
purpose intended by the law of the State OF
IOhio.
| The following resolution was offered by Mr.
Kiersted instead:
Resolved, That the City Clerk be, and is
hereby authorized to cancel the bounty bonds
over the denomination of one hundred dol
lars, and issue in lieu thereof bonds for the
sum Of one hundred dollars each, and that he
be authorized to issue to the trustees Of each
ward, making bona fde efforts TO get clear OF
the coming draft, bonds equal to hundred
dollars per man, not exceeding the number oI
recruits required to be raised in each ward
Resolved, That all resolutions aud parts ot
resolutions conflicting with the same, be, and
they are hereby rescinded. Adopted by the
following vote Yeas, Messrs Diekey, Idd
ings, Shank, Miniek, Hilgefort, Lehman, Nc
Gregor, Thomas Love and Eiersted
A motion by Mr. Love that the City pur
chase the Theodolite, now used by Mr. B,nk
erd, was referred to the Grade Committee.
A bill, of Mr.. Crowley, for clearing tn,
Council Chamber, was allowed, and the CLERK
authorized to draw an order for the same
Adiourned.-Journdl
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

FoR MoCIELIAE,-G General Robert Ander
son, of Fort Sumter celebrity, is warm and
enthusiastic friend of General Mcclellan for
the Presidency Gin. Eng
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

PRESIDENT LINCOLN wrote to Gen. McClel.
Ian, July 3, 1862, Immediately after the seven
days battle: 81 am satisfied that yourself
officers and men have done the best you could.
All accounts say better fighting never was
done. Ten thousand thanks for it," And
again, July 9th, 1862: "a thousand thanks
for the relief your two dispatehs Of IL and
p M. yesterday gave me- Be assured, the
heroism and skill of yourself, officers and
men is and forever will be appreciated"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
PROTECTS HIS AGED PARENTS
~

Even where be haa preceded them into eternity Syit
the honest debtor atistes his confdng creditor, when
fate seemed least p. ropious In moral and worldly
sense it is gre weapon by which to rob death OF
his sting. Ff
Let any husband, ,ther, son. ask hlmselh off was
to die tonight, WouI6 those who are dear to me
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

tits he unseen hsud OF the proydent father, reaching
forth from the grave and still nouTishing his offspring,
and eepug together the family. BY It, the faithful
son
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14
Mair lSestorer.

A GARD TO THE PUBLIC.
HNHE UNDERSIGNED hereby return their thanks
Il 70 Mr.. Valentine Fries, Agent and the
GERMANIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Of New York, for the great promptness they have
shown M paying to US the amount OF the insurance
on the life Of Peter Eicfer, deceasedg Ssid Richer
insured his life ion the benefit oil his e and ohil-
took sick, and died on the Sd day OF May 1854, and
on this day The Company has pad "a tRe amount Of
the insurance 81 COO W think right that the ~ 10
lie should know these iaetssa-a. -, -
BARBARA EICHER
Dayton may ~, lsb4.ll ~ "a. HOORST lind
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

Hon. GEORGE H. PENDLEroE Hon
George h Peidleton was born in the city OF
Cincinnati, Ohio, July I'd, 1925, and is eonse-
quently, 80 years of age-one year the senior
Of General Mcclellan
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-14

We have been at the pains Of making
a computation, and find that LINCOLN has
given eleven thousand thanks to General
McCLELLAN,. In dispatch dated Wash
ington, July 8, 1862, he says II am
satisfied that yourself, officers and men,
have done the best you could. All ac-
counts say better fighting was never done.
Ten thousand thanks for it," Again in a
dispatch July 5, 1862, he says "a thou
sand thanks for the relief your two dis
patches Of IL and ] P. NJ. yesterday gave
ME +" H-.i .f..