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Official War Dispaieh- Reports of Recent
.Moremeais Of Generals butler, Sherman,
Thomas, Sheridan and Burbridge.
WAR DEPARTMENT,


To MAJ. Gen. Dir:-Reports have been
received by this Department from Gems. Butler,
Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan and Burbridge,
affairs in their respective fields of operation.
The PURPOSE OF GEN. Grants visit to Wash
ingtop having been accomplished, he returned
TO his headquarters on Saturday, but there has
been no Geographic communications since his
arrival thero.
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. Sh Il have not
heard direct from Gen. Sherman, but Gen.
Course, Mt Altoona, informs me that Sherman,
is ut Keucsaw repairing the railroad between
Atlanta and Altoona. He has plenty OF pro-
visions In Atlanta, and 90 fAr as the main army
Is concerned feels secure.
Gen. Rosseau reports that Forrest has es-
caped him By crossing the Tennessee In fat
boats above anu below Florence, on the 9th inst,
while he (liosseau) waa detained by high wa
ter In Shoal Greek and Elk River.
GEo. II. THOMAS, Maj. Gen.
Altoona. Ga, Oct. Oh, A. MO Major
General Halleck. Chief Of STAT I'll reached
the Kcnesaw Mountain Oct. 9th, just In time to
witness ut n distance the attack on Altoona.
hal anticipated this attack, and had orlered
from Rome, Gen. Corse with rriniorcemeuts.
The attack was made aud repulsed, the enc
my losing some 200 dead and moro than 900
wounded aud taken prisoners. Our loss was
about 700 In the aggregate.
The enemy captured the small garrisons OF
Big Shauty aud Ackworth. and burned about
seven miles of our railroad. but We have ct
Altoona and Atlanta an abundance of prison.
srs. .yi fsF a. ir ~. J,
Hood observing our approach. has moved
rapidly back ~ Dallas aud Van vert sm
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Wan DrrInrmrx-

Washington. Oct. i2-s.4O p. NJ.
To Maj Gen. Dir dispatches have been
received to-day from Gems. Grant. Sherman
and Shei idan. but no military movements since
my last telegram.
The following details OF the cavalry engage
ment last Sunday Is furnished BY Gen. Sheri-
dan:
81 have seen no signs Of the enemy since tho
brilliant engagement Of the 9th. Il was
square cavalry fight, In which the enemy werc
routed beyond my power 70 dis,ribe. lie lost
everything carried on wheels, except one piece
Of artillery, and when last seen IL was passing
over Rides Hill, near Newmarket, on keen
run Of twcnty.six miles from the battle field,
to which point pursuit was kept up. The bat.
tcries, men, horses, &C., were captured. The
horses were In good condition, but were all ex-
changed By our cavalrymen for their broken
down animals. The casualties on the 9th will
not exceed 90 men. The 100 men OF the 9Th
Ohio who deserted while guarding the bridge
over the North Shenandoah. have all como In
except the officers"
(SisuedD EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, Oct. 2, by Rev. Charles Tenney.
Mr.. James scnste and Miss Mary 4. Kicker.
In this city, Sept. 30. by Rev. Z. Martin. Mr..
william r. Evans OF Kennebunk, and Miss Ss.
rah l.. Cole Of this city.
In this city, Oct. s, by Rev. J. Stevens, Mr..
y. X. spotIor,i Of this city, and Miss Frances
NJ. Millikcn Of Buxton.
In this city, Oct. 10, by the same, Mr.. Gar.
diner p. watcrhousc and Miss Emma 8. Ellis.
both Of this city.
In this city. Oct. 10. by the same. Mr.. Thorn:
rs Ellis and Miss Nelly A. waterhoase. both OF
this city.
In this city, July 10, by the same. Mr.. L. b.
Hill and Miss y. X. Watson, OF this city.
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Election Returns.

CoLrNnus, Oct. IL
The Union majority on the popular vote in
Ohio Is 40 900, with the soldiers vote yet to be
heard from. Pendleton. Cox and Long are
certainly defeated.
INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. ~.
Indiana gains six Union Congressman and
elects the Union ticket by 20 900 to $4,000 ma
Jori,y.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. -.
Forney's Press claims Union majority OF
FROM j. 900 TO 5000 majority, while the soldiers
vote Is yet to be heard from. II now looks as
though we had gained three Republican Con-
gressmen. The returns conc In very slowly.
Twenty-Five counties are yet To be hcarl from
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The Vicioryai Altoona Compleie-Capiure Q,
Forresfs Train-1he Rebels in a Iight
Place.
CHATTANOOGA, Oct. y.
The rebels have disappeared from Altoona.
Our victory there yesterday was complete. The
rebel surgeons have surrendered their hospitals
into our hands, with from 400 to 600 rebel
wounded. An entire division. under French,
attacked Altoona.
Gen. Bradley has telegraphcd from Bridge.
port that the gunboat Gen. Thomas had arrived
from Decatur, Alabama, with the news that
Forests train had been captured, that our for.
ccs were between him and the Shoals, and that
no was falling back toward the river.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Oct. Z.
In the fight near Altoona on Wednesday our
forces completely vanQulshei the rebels, who
retire tied precipitately. leaving In our hands
between 400 and 500 killed and wounded.
Skirmishing occurred all day yesterday be.
tween the Federal forcc Of Gen. Morgan and
n rebel force under Buford.
There Is report that Forrest Is en- route for
Florence from Lawrenceburg. Aliter dispatch
reports large Federal force near Florence, aud
that battle was momentarly expected.
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Godsy's Lady's Book for Noveu Der Is out
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From thc Southwest.

The Vicioryat .aitoona Complete Capture Of
Forresfs Train-1ne Rebels in Tight
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-09-10

D50UR TAXES PoR 1853 AND 1864 Con-
PARED.-on Thursday evening the Board of
School Commissioners for the city, met and
made levy of 100 per cent upon the State
tax. Sheriff Seybold has therefore been
able to furnish a statement. by which the
taxes for 1868 and 1864, both in the city
and county, may be compared for the ben
fit of tax payers. The levy includes the
payment of the first bounty to soldiers paid
by the county and $40, 600 on the last
The tax for 1868 in the city, on one titha-
BILE or sinel oman without property was
So, 81; on one hundred dollars valuation Of
property without tithGble the tax was 81 81;
on the same with tithable the tax was
81, 80. On every thousand dollars valua-
ton without tithable the tax was $l3, o5.
For 1864 on tithable or single man with.
ont property the tax will be $500; on
hundred dollars valuation of property it
will be $3.50; on the same with tithable
$500 On thousand dollars valuation
without tithabIe the tax will be $2s 90.
II The tax upon the country people for the
same years, is compared as follows: The
tax on tithables for 1863 was So, on q
hundred dollars valuation without tithable
it was 81, AS; same with tithable $4.6S.-
On thousand dollars valuation without
tithabls the tax was $3.50. For 1864. on
one tithable the tax will be 81. 30; on a
hundred dollars valuation of taxable prop
erty without tiahable $3.50 !; on the same
With tithable SAT- On every thousand
dollars valuation the tax viii be $4,000.
The reason why there is not proper
tionate increase of capitatiOn tax upon tith-
ables is because the county tax under the
law is only based upon the valuation of
personable property or real estate. With
the county district outside the city,
. it is somewhat different. The country
districts being placed under the operations
of the new school law cannot lay a school
tax on personal property, as that fund is
derived only from capitation tax at 81 .
head aud 10 per cent on every hundred dol
lars valuation of property, which after be-
ing paid into the treasury is distributed by
the State Auditor to the treasurers of the
county, who 10 turn distributed it TO theil
respective counties for the benefit of the
schools. Each township, however, may
levy a tax for school purposes, not exceed
ing 10 cents upon every one hundred dol
lars valuation. .s-4oI bs 'dmai q
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8g Gelegrt7alpB.
Afternoon Report.
Letter from General. Giant.


WAsHmaFoH, Sept, s.-The following Is
al extract of letter from 1t. Gen. Grant,
dated:
HEADQ'T'Rs HEAR OIT1 PonF, Aug. I6.
10 Hon. E. B. Wash6lvn:
DBAR SIR-I state 70 all citizens who
visit me that all We want now to insure an
early restoration Of the Union, IL unity of
sentiment in the North. The rebels have
now In their ranks their last man. The
boys and old men are guarding prisoners
and railroad bridges, and forming good
part Of their gaFrisons for entrenehed POSI-
tons. Any man lost by them cannot be
replaced, and they have robbed the cradle
and the grave equally, 70 get their present
force. Besides what they lost 10 frequent
skirmishes and battles, they are now los.
ing from desertions and other causes ct
least one regiment per day. With this
draw upon them the end IL not far distant
If We will only prove true 70 OuFselVes.-
Their only hope now is q divided north
This might give them reinfoFcements from
Tennessee, Kentucky, Maryland and Mis-
souri,, while il would weaken as. With
the draft quietly enforced, the enemy would
become Respondent and would make but
little resistance. have NO doubt but the
enemy are exceedingly anxious 20 hold ont
until after the Presidential Election. They
have many hopes from its effects. They
hope for q counter revolution. They hope
for the election of the peace candidates.
In fact like Macauber they hope for some
thing to turn up. Our peace friends, If they
expect peace from separation, are much
mistaken. We would be involved in Q war
with thousands Of the North and South,
aud the sole issue would be to make the
North slave hunters for the South.
(sigusd,) US. GRAxT.
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Last Nights Report.

NEw YoRK, Sept. 9.-Hayana dates to
August 26th have been received.
The steamer Francis, that came into Ha-
Vans lately from Philadelphia, has been
sold for ego, 900. Her cabin and interior
are being taken out to it her for running
the blockade. She belongs ostensibly 70
Carl Watson & Bro, of this city. The
Dacotah would have pursued the same
business Of blockade running II she had
arrived and may yet II still ahoat.
Gen. Cortiuas, leaving 1900 men at
Mstamoras, under his brother, by forced
marches reached Victoria City, which had
been captured by the French under Col.
Dupin. Cortinas recsptured the city, and
pot the French to flight, with heavy loss.
Gen. Cortinas, In an address to his sol.
tiers, stated that in q few days he would
lead them against Tampico, and would
soon be Joined by forces from Huastre.
Capt. Mendoza learned that q party Of
Imperialists had gone to TullineinRo 70
plumber. he secFeted his forces, which
were smaller than those Of the enemy
along the road, and taking the Imperial
lists unaWares, put them 70 flight, aud who
left behind lI6 rifles, 70 horses, GO killed
and 81 prisoners. Capt Mendoza and
three others were killed and six OF his
men wounded
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From the MiddIs Denartmst.

NEW YoRK, Sept. 9.-The Herald's HsF
per's Ferry correspondent, of the 9th, says
The military situsfion 10 unchanged
The rebels have rstreAted up the Valley
and yesterday were near the 0Pequan
river, followed closely by our cavalry
Gen. Early had his headquarters at Der.
ryVille day before yesterday. A batch o
official dispatches, letters, orders, Sc.
were found in the house which he had
occupied as headquarters.
The I'd division Of cavalry, Gen. Wilson
was diminishing with the rebels all day
yesterday.
oGicefs from the front to-day report ali
quiet there.
Charlestown, midway between this snt
Sheridaa's army, is now garrisoned by OpI
troops.
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Another Fight Anticipated.

NEw YoRK, Sept, 9th.-The Tribune's
special, dated Headquarters Army Of the
Potomac, Sept. It'll, says = battle seems
imminent and ineyitable. The rebels have
been largely reinforced from EArly's de-
partment and were yesterday crawling
stealthily into a position most preoAriOus
to them, though they were unaware of It.
The public may look for stirring news
from that quarter Immediately. Oar re-
cent successes has infused new pride
and spirit into the army. Yesterday il
was full Of preparation for victory II tbs
coming struggle.
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The Feeling in the Rebel Ranks

NEw YoRK, Sept. 0.-The HeraId's COR
respondent with Grant, under date Of the
It'll, says: Yesterday q large number Of
deserteFs entered Buffers line, from along
their whole length, impelled to leave the
Southern armies on reading the recent
generous order of Lieut.. Gen. Grant. They
say that more general circulation Of the
order would have the effect to bring rebel
soldiers into our lines by hundreds and
prevails among southern soldiers that the
Chicago convention meant Peace. Bat II
they thought they were 10 endure another
campaign, the army Of Lee would unqRes-
tionably fall to pieces. They assert strong
ly, and with apparent truthfulness, that
there is great decentralization In the rebel
army. Patriotism has given way to lassi-
tude, and continued lassitude 70 heart
lessness and hopelessuess.
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3w0APF. wAIToN's new side wheel
steamer Justice, designed for the wheeling
and suufsh trade, is fast approaching COM
pletion. She is y pretty little vessel of
about 100 tons burthen, one large tubular
boiler, two cylinders of III inch bore, At
feet stroke, with all the modern appliances.
Her cabin by HAnes l. Beam, has been got
up in the best manner with az state rooms,
with all the conyeniences peculiar TO fret
class boats. Her officers are determined
to spare no pains in order to give satisfae.
ton. -nl---... 80: pd
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Number toI ENLISTED Men Accepted
w september eth, 1864


aa AT 4 meetingiOf the Ladies' Union Aid
Society, - Of Wheeling, W. Va, held on the
9th day OF September, 1854, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted, viz:
Resolpsd, That the thanks Of this society
be and they are hereby rendered to the
..Board of Managers" of the Patriotic Fair
and Festival, recently held in this city,
for the transfer Of the munifcent sum Of
one thousand dollars, Isl ,00O) of the pro-
ceeds-o of said fair and festival, for the use
of this society, 90 be expended In its Efforts
20 relieve the wants aud suferings OF our
sick and wounded soldiers. q.
ResOlPed, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the IntsltlgeneE'
. The Ladies of Wheeling are reminded
that the Society still meets, on Friday, oi
each week, ct = o'clock Pm. Hf
,i7aG Mas. ELISA TURN1R, Pres {. L
BELLA MRNDRL, Sec'y.
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FROM ashington.

WAsHnsToN, Sept. s.-Forged drafts,
pufporting 70 be signed by Hon. Jas. Har-
Ian, Treasurer of the Union Congressional
COMMITTEES, are being presented to post
masters in the west By some sWindler who
claims 70 be duly authorizes to collect for
the committee. No draft has been drawn
on any postmaster, and no agent has been
employed TO collect from them By Senator
Harlan.
The Navy Department to-day issued or.
ders that after the 10th inst. no person
shalt be enlisted in the naval service for q
less period than two years.
The subscriptions 70 the 10 20 loan TO-
day amounted to So, 900, and the 730
loan to $685., 800.
Secretary Fessenden commenced ct noon
to-day the opening of the sealed offers tor
bonds Of the United States, to the amount
Of $685. O0O, 900, consisting Of the unae-
cepted offers under the notice Of proposals
for loan dated June last.
These ponds benr an annual interest Of
6 per cent. payable semi.aunuAlly in coin,
and are Tedeemable on the 3Oth Of June
1881. The number Of letters sent TO the
Treasury department was about 500, or les
more .than when the loan was heretofore
In competition. Those opened to-day re.
CURED i've hours and q half for their de.
claration and notation, though but little
over half the number. The business Is to be
resumed to MORROW. The bids opened to-
day show an aggregate of sixty two mill
lions Or tWiee the amount Of the loan.-
The offers are between 4 and per cent
premium, amounting to twenty six mil
lions. There were proposals from various
individuals TO take, in the aggregate,
about one million At par, the bids ranging
between 5 and 8 per cent. did not amount
In all 70 more than SO, 900.
Maj. Ludlow, with . detachment Of the
9th III. cavalry, returned 70 Muddy Branch
yesterday, after Q successful scout through
London valley, by way Of Leesburg, haV-
ing proceeded as far up % PurcellVille.-
They heard Of no force OF the enemy In
L0udon valley, except Aosby's men. Maj.
Ludlow brought in four prisoners and nine
horses, captured IN Leesburg.
These prisoners were run down while
attempting to escape, and one Of them Sc
verely injured by his horse falling upon
him.
Passengers from City Point say the
work on the railroad 70 the point occupied
by our troops on the Weldon railroad Is
being rapidly pushed forward, aud Il is
expected the road will be In running order
on Sunday.