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CLEARFIELD, PA., JU1TE 15, 1864.
CONSTI T UTION A L A M E NDME.N TS.
Special Election, August 2, 1864.
IN FAVOR OF SOLDIERS YOTISG.
NATIONAL UNION NOMINATIONS.
FOR TRESIDESJ,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois.
FOR TTCE PRESIDENT,
ANDREW JOHNSON, of Tennessee.
The Baltimore Nominations.
The National Union Convention has unan-
lUiOUsiy
declared Abraham Lincoln to he
the candidate of the great Union party for
the next Presidency of the United States.
This i-i acceding is not so much a substan
tive act as a formal expression. The mak
ing of the nomination was already virtually
accomplished by the people; the convention
sinji.Iy gave form to it. With a tingle ex
ception, it is the only instance for a genera
tion in which a political National Conven
tion ha named its candidate without com
petition. That exception was the reuomi
nation of Henry Clay by the Baltimore
Whig Convention of 1S44. In every other
national convention there has been an ar
dent, and in many cases a very bitter, strife
between the supporters of different favor
ites. This strife sometimes proceeded from
a difference in shades of party sentiment,
sometimes from sectional or local influences,
sometimes from purely personal preferences.
If, in the case of Mr. Clay, there was from
the first an absolute unanimity, it came al
most entirely from personal considerations.
3Ir. Clay had been for very many years the
head and front of the Whig party. He had
again and aair, b'jen urged for the regular
Presidential nomination of the party, but his
pre-eminent merits were as often set aside in
favor of some more "available" candidate,
so styled. The betrayal of the party by
John Tyler brought the party to a univer
sal sense that Henry Clay had been unwor
thily treated, and the convention of 1844
was thus fired with the single purpose of
doing justice to its great champion. It was
a personal sentiment that wrought that u
nanimity. Vast numbers gave themselves
up to it, who seriously doubted whether the
renomination would not insure the defeat of
the party, or whether even if it prevailed,
the interests of the party would not suffer
under the strong will and stern rule to which
it would be subjected. Concern for the
party almost entirely disappeared in a con
cern for Henry Clay.
The unanimity in the present case is of a
very different character. It comes prima
rily from a concern for the cause to which
the party is devoted. The parti' is thor
oughly agreed that Abraham Lincoln deserves
well of the country, but nobody conceives
that this renomination is given him as a re
ward. He himself would be the last man
to claim it as such. He has done his duty
wisely and nobly, but yet nothing more than
his nimble duty. Were he to leave the
Presidential chair next fourth of March,
the commendation and practical support
w hich the great majority of the people have
already given him would be a sufficient vin
dication of him against all the opprobrium
heaped upon him by his political enemies,
and a full requital for all his public service.
No man could merit a richer guerdon. The
great Union party has made this renomina
tion not to vindicate or reward Abraham
Lincoln, but because his first term has at
tested his thorough devotion to the cause,
has proved his ability to shape its policies
wisely and successfully, has identified him
completely before rebeldom and before the
world as its foremost exponent ; and be
cause all changes of tried for untried men,
in a great national emergency, of necessity
involves more or less risk. The motives
which produce this striking unanimity are
of a far higher order than any personal at
tachments. They spring from patriotic de
votion from a solemn conviction that the
re-election of the present head of the nation
is best calculated to re-establish the nation
al authority. The same loyalty which has
impelled the people to give their treasure
without limit, and to pour out their blood
like water for the salvation of the Republic,
has also impelled them to demnnd, with al
most a united voice, that the guidance of
the great work shall be continued in the
hands of Abraham Lincoln.
The nomination of Andrew J ohnson for
the Vice-Presidency, though not, like the
other, a "foregone conclusion," will still
be readily recognized by all loyal men as one
eminently fit to be made. In thus select
ing a War Democrat for this high distinc
tion, the convention gave the country a sub
stantial pledge that it was truly indepen
dent of all the old political organizations,
and that it recognized no party test but that
of faithful and constant devotion to the war
against rebellion. In naming, too, a South
ern man, it also gives another pledge that
the great Union party was what its name
imports it to be, a party without sectional
prejudice, ever ready to give the grasp of
fellowship te every loyal man from the lakes
to the gulf. It is, withal, peculiarly meet
that Andrew Johnson should receive this
nomination, as among all the Southern Sen
ators he alone at the outbreak of the rebel
lion remained faithful. The two or three
others from the Slave States who did not
turn traitors outright gave neither speech
nor vote to sustain the President in his ef
forts to subdue treason.
But from the very first. Andrew Johnson
of Tennessee unflinchingly faced the traitors,
and denounced them in terms as exj licit and
as severe as any Northern man uttered, or
could utter. In his memorable speech a
gainst Breckenridge, in the extra session of
1 SGI, he made use of these words, ''Trai
tors are getting to be so numerous now that
I suppose treason has got to le respectable;
but, God being willing, whether traitors be
many or few, as I have hitherto waged war
against traitors and treason, and in behalf
of the Government which was constructed
by our fathers! I intend to continue it to the
end." To the last iota he made good that
declaration of purpose, both in his seat in
the Senate and in his subsequent public
service as Military Governor of Tennessee.
He has exhibited the most thorough staunch
ness throughout- The nomination of him
by the Union Convention to the second of
fice in the gift of the people, is exceedingly
felicitous both as a tribute to peculiar per
sonal desert, and as a proof of the elevation
of the great Union organization above all
the old party and sectional prejudices.
It is needle's to say this ticket will receive
the most virulent abuse of the Copperheads.
Its thorough loyal soundness makes this a
moral necessity. It is also just as needless to
observe that it will be gladly supported by
the vast Union body of the people, and will
be elected by an overwhelming majority.
There is no likelihood that more than two
States at most New-Jersey and Kentucky
will vote against it. Under this political
flag Copperheadism will be annihilated as
utterly as rebellion itself is deot'ned to be
under the flag of war.
PERMITTING SOLDIERS TO VOTE.
Special Election, Aug. 2d.
A special election will take place in this
State, on the first Tuesday of August next,
to decide whether the proposed amendments
to the Constitution of the State, permitting
soldiers to vote, shall or shall not be adopt
ed. It is vital to the interests of the U
nion cause that this modification of the
State Constitution should take place, but to
insure its success beyond the chance of fail
ure, it is essential that every Union voter
should begin at once to canvass his district.
Let no over-confidence, in its supposed favor
with the masses, shut any man's eyes to the
fact that there is a systematic, organized
plan inaugurated to defeat it. The Cop
perheads of the State are insidiously and in
dustriously at work to prevent the adoption
of the proposed amendments. They are
satisfied that if the soldiers are permitted to
vote, Pennsylvania will cast her ballots for
the stand ard-bearer of the Union party.
They know she is loyal to the core. An
overwhelming majority can be secured in
favor of the amendment, if the Union men
will only go to work. And why should they
not ? Is the citizen whose conviction of du
ty and devotion to his country which lead
him voiuntarih to risk his life in its defence,
less capable on that account of saying who
shall administer the affairs of the govern
ment ? We think not. There is no class
of our population so well qualified to exer
cise this valuable franchise as the American
soldier. In our day '"bajonets think."
Our soldiers read. They are well versed in
the history and principles of a republican
firm of government. They are deeply inter
ested in the politics of the country. Gath
ered from the best families in the land in
telligent, honest, capable, the responsible
duty can safely be entrusted to their hands.
Besides, it is in keeping with the spirit of
the people and the genius of our liberal in
stitutions that there should be no barrier to
their exercising a freeman's right the pri
vilege of voting lor their rulers. Let the
question, then, be discussed. Agitate it.
Mention it to your neighbor. See that he
is kept posted. It must not be defeated.
Our enemies hope to succeed by our apathy.
Let us disappoint them. Let there be an
overwelming vote cast in its favor, which,
while it carries with it a moral force to
strengthen the Union cause, will at the same
time send dismay and weakness to our en
emies. New National Loan.
The Secretary of the Treasury advertises
a new loan for $75,000,000, at six per cent,
the interest to be paid semi-annualy in coin.
Sealed offers will be received at the Treas
ury Department Offers are to be received
till noon of the 15th inst. Each offer must
be for $100, or $50, or some multiple of
$ 100, and state the sum, including the pre
mium offered for each $100 in bonds, or for
$50, when the offer is no more than 25 per
cent of the principal, including premium
of the whole amount offered,must be depos
ited as guarantee for the payment of sub
scription, if accepted
Drafted men will not be allowed, hereafter,
to choose their regiment or branch of service,
but will be assigned as the authorities may
think proper.
Proceedings of the j
NATIONAL UNION CONVENTION. !
The National Union Convention assem
bled iu Baltimore on Tuesday, June Tth, in
pursuance of notice. The Convention was
called to order at half past twelve o'clock,
by Gov. Morgan, chairman of the Republi
can National Committee, who concluded a
very handsome speech by declaring that the
Republican party would fall short of its du
ty if it failed to declare for an amendment
to the Constitution prohibiting African slaver-,
which sentiment was received with
cheers and long-continued applause.
Gov. Morgan then nominated Rev. Dr.
Brlckixridge, of Kentucky, for tempo
rary chairman, who after being conducted
to the stand amid great applause, made a
very powerful and eloquent speech on the
occasion.
It. II. Dull ofN. Y., G. A. Shaw of
Mass., and Mr. Briggs of California, were
chosen temporary Secretaries ; after which
Rev. Mr. Riley, of the M. E. church offer
ed a prayer.
A roll call of the States was had, and a
committee on credentials, a committee on
permanent organization, and a committee
on platform and resolutions were appointed,
after which the Convention adjourned until
evening.
On the reassembling of the Convention
in the evening, the Committee on perma
nent organization made their report Ex
Governor Dexxison of Ohio, was selected
as Chairman, with the usual number of
Vice Presidents and Secretaries. The re
port was unanimously adopted, and Gov.
Dennison accepted the position in an able
and eloquent speech, which was vociferous
ly applauded throughout
The committee on credentials not being
ready to report, Parson Brownlow, who was
present, was invited to address the meeting.
His speech was brief but a decidedly taking
one. The Convention then adjourned until
10 o'clock cn Wednesday morning.
"Wednesday, June H, 1804.
The Convention reassembled at 10 o'clock,
President Dennison in the chair. Prayer
by Rev. Mr. Guddis of Ohio ; after which
the committee on credentials made their re
port. The question of contested seats being set
tled, the Committee on resolutions and plat
form, through their chairman, Mr. Ray
mond of New York, reported the following
TLATFORM.
Resolved, That it is the highest duty of
every American citizen to maintain against
all their enemies the integrity of the Lnion,
and the paramount authoritv of the Consti
tution and laws of the United States, and
that laying aside all differences and opin
ions, we pledge ourselves as Union men. an
imated by a common sentiment, and aiming
at a common object, to do everything in our
power t aid the Government in quelling by
force of arms the rebellion now raging a
gainst its authority, and in bringing to the
punishment due to their crimes the rebels
and traitors arrayed against it. Prolonged
applause.
Resolved, That we approve the determi
nation of the Government of the United
States not to compromise with rebels or to
offer any terms of Peace except such as may
be based upon an "unconditional surrender'
of their hostility and a return to their just
allegiance to the Constitution and laws of
the United States ; and that we call upon
the Government to maintain this position
and to prosecute the war with the utmost
possible vigor to the complete suppression
of the rebellion, in full reliance upon the
self-sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic val
or and the undying devotion of the Ameri
can people to their country and its free in
stitutions. Applause.
Resolved, 1'hat us Slavery was the cause,
and now constitutes the strength of this re
bellion, and as it must be always and every
where hostile to the principles of Republi
can Government, justice and the national
safety demand its utter and complete extir
pation from the soil of the Republic ; ap
plause, J and that we uphold and maintain
the acts and proclamations by which the
Government, in its own defence, has aimed
a death blow at this gigantic evil. We are
in favor, furthermore, of such an amend
ment to the Constitution, to be made by the
people in conformity with its provisions, as
shall terminate and forever prohibit the ex
istence of Slavery within the limits or the ju
risdiction of the United States. Applause.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Ameri
can people are due to the soldiers and sail
ors of the armj' and the navy, applause,
who have periled their lives in defence of
their country and in vindication of the hon
or of the flag ; that the nation owes to them
some permanent recognition of their patri
otism aid their valor, and ample and per
manent provision for those of their survi
vors who have received disabling and hon
orable wounds in the service of the country ;
and that the memories of those who have
fallen in its defence shall be held in grate
ful and everlasting remembrance. Loud
applause.
Resolved, That we approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the unselfish patriot
ism and unswerving fidelity to the Constitu
tion and the principles of American liberty
with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged,
under circumstances of unparalled difficulty,
the great duties and reponsibilities of the
Presidential office ; that we approve and in
dorse, as demanded by the emergency and
essential to the preservation of the nation,
and as within the Constitution, the measures
and acts which he has adopted to defend the
nation against its open and secret foes : that
we approve especially the proclamation of
emancipation and the employment as Union
soldiers of men heretofore held in slavery
applause; and that we have full confi
dence in his determination to carry these
and all other constitutional measures essen
tial to the salvation of the country into full
ami complete effect
Resolved, That we deem it essential to
the general welfare that harmony should
prevail in the national councils, and we re
gard as worthy of public confidence and of
ficial trust those only who cordially indorse
the principles proclaimed in these resolu-
tions and which should characterize the ad
ministration of the Government
Resolved, That tt e Government owes to
all men employed in its armies, without re
gard to distinction of color, the full protec
tion of the laws of war, applause and that
any violations of these laws, or of the usages
of civilized nations in the time of war, by
the rebels, now in.arms, should be made the
subject of full and prompt redress. Pro
longed applause.
Resolved, That the foreign immigration
which in the past has added so much to the
wealth and developement of resources and
increase of power to this nation the assy
lum of the oppressed of all nations should
le restored and encouraged by a liberal and
just policy.
Resolved, That we are in favor of the
speedy construction of the railroad to the
Pacific.
Resolved, That the nationrl faith pledged
for the redemption of the public debt must
be kept inviolate, and that for this purpose
we recommend economy an J rigid responsi
bility in the public expenditures, and a vig
orous and just system of taxation ; that it
is the duty of every loyal State to sustain
the credit and promote the use of the na
tional currency. Applause.
Resolved, That we approve the position
taken by the Government that the people
of the United States can never regard with
indifference the attempt of any European
Power to overthrow by force or to supplant
by fraud, the institutions of any Republican
Government on the Western Continent ; and
that they will view with extreme jealousy,
a menacing to the peace and independence
of this our country, the efforts of any such
Powers to obtain new footholds for Monarch
ical Governments, sustained by a foreign
military force in near proximity to the Uni
ted States. Long continued applause.
The reading of the resolutions elicited the
wildest outbursts of enthusiasm, especially
the emancipation and anti-slavery sentiments
enunciated. The mention of the name of
Abraham Lincoln was received with tremen
dous cheering, the whole house rising and
waving hats and handkerchiefs. The reso
lution indorsing the Monroe doctrine was al
so received with grtat applause. On mo
tion of Mr. Bushnell, of Connecticut, the
resolutions were adopted by acclamation.
The Convention now proceeded to the
nomination of President, by the call of
States, which resulted as follows:
FOR LINCOLN.
Maine. . .
New ilainpshir
Vermont, .
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
New York, .
New Jersey, .
Pennsylvania,
Delaware, . .
California, .
West Virginia,
Nebraska, .
Nevada, . .
Iowa, .
Maryland, .
14 Louisiana, . . 14
10 Arkansas, . . 10
10 Tennessee, . . 15
14 Kentuckv, . . 22
8 Ohio, .... 42
12 Indiana, ... 26
Co Illinois, ... 32
14 Michigan, . . 1
52 Oregon, 0
ti Kansas, ... (5
10 Colarado, . . . 6
10 Wisconsin, . . I
fi Minnesota, . . 8
' I
i: j Total. . . 407
14
FOR GENERAL GRANT.
Missouri, 22
Mr. Hume, the chairman of the Missou
ri delegation, cast the vote of that State,
according to instructions, on the first ballot,
for Gen. Grant. 0 n the vote leing announc
ed, as above, on motion of Mr. Hume the
vote for President was declared unanimous.
The enthusiasm excited by this announce
ment was perfectly indiscribable. The whole
Convention were on their feet, cheering and
shouting, the band in the meantime playing
"Hail Columbia."
The Convention then proceeded to vote
for a candidate for Vice President. The
following names were presented.
Mr. Daniel Mace of Indiana, proposed
the name of Andy Johnson of Tennessee.
Mr. Stone of Iowa, seconded the motion.
Mr. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, offered
the name of Hannibal Hamlin.
Mr. Tremaine, of New York, on behalf
of a portion of the delegation from that
State, presented D. S. Dickinson.
Surveyor Andrews, of New York, moved
that gentlemen nominating candidates have
20 minutes each to present claims of candi
dates. Voted down. Mr. Maynard made
a powerful five minutes' speech for John
son, and Mr. Tremaine was scarcely less elo
quent for Dickin son. A delegate from Mass
achusetts moved to proceed to t he call of
roll under the previous question. More el
oquence spoiled but the motion prevailed.
Maine led off 14 for Hamlin ; New Hamp
shire 4 for Hamlin, 3 for Dickinson and 2
for Butler ; Massachusetts 1 7 for Dickinson
and the rest for nolt, Butler and Ilsmlin ;
Connecticut 12 for Andy Johnson. This
called out much applause. New York, 32
for Johnson, 23 for Dickinson. Pennsylva
nia, 52 for Hamlin. Pretty soon it came to
Ohio; 42 for Hamlin. Indiana followed
with a plumper of 20. Illinois went 32 for
Hamlin. Other States were divided. Or
egon cast her six votes for Colfax, and Ken
tucky 21 for Rosseau. Before the vote was
announced, Kentucky changed to Johnson,
and Oregon followed, this f et tide for John
son. Kansas ca-ne next, then Colorado,
then Pennsylvania, and so, one after anoth
er, the States wheeled into line, till the
nomination was made unanimous, and the
Convention adjourned with three times
three cheers for the ticket, and innumerable
rounds of applause for the Union, the Con
stitution, and the platform adopted.
A Pair of rebel shoes taken by one of Crook's
command are thus described : The toes and
heels of the shoes are of wood, and appear
to have been sawed cut by machinery. The
uppers, which are of very heavy, stiff and
badly tanned leather, are nailed upon the
wooden soles with large tacks and welts.
Whiskey in Richmond is a dollar and
fifty cents a drink. A man is as proud of
drunk being there as ever an old fellow was of
having the gout.
THE WAR NEWS.
OFFICIAL BULLETINS.
Washington, JuneC, 10 p. m. To Ma
jor General Die : Dispatches have been re
ceived from General Grant's Headquarters
to-day, but they report only certain changes
in the position of Corps and contemplated
operations. They state that everything is
going on well. The Chief Quartermaster
of the army report;! a special inspection of
the depot at White House that it is in a
most efficient state all needful supplies on
hand, and wagons to transport them easily
to the army. The wounded are being brought
in, and transports are not delayed a moment
A disp.atch from Gen. Sherman dated at 12
o'clock, noon, to-day, at Ack worth, says :
''I am now on the railroad at Ackworth
Station, and have lull possession forward to
within six miles of Merietta. All well."
We have no other military inttliige nee to
day. Ii M. Stanton, SecT War.
Washington, June 7, 10-15 p. m. To
Major General Di.c : Dispatches from
headquarters of the Army of the Potomac,
dated y o'clock this morning have been re
ceived. An assault was made on Burnside
about midnight and succoslu'.ly repulsed.
In the proceeding afternoon a hundred men
of the enemy made a rush to tin 1 out what
was the meaning of Hancock's advancing
siege liue. Nine of the party were captur
ed and the rest killed or driven back. Sev
eral letters have passed between. General
Grant and General Lse in regard to collect
ing the dead and wounded between the two
armies. General Grant, in the closing let
ter, regrets that ail his efforts tor alleviating
the sufferings of t ho wounded mea k-ft on
the battle-field have been rendered nuirato-
r.i .... . L
ry. lwo rebel orheers ana six men sent out
to search for the wounded of their com
mands, were captured in consequence of the
enemy not delivering Gen. Lee's letters un
til after the hour he named had elapsed.
Gen Grant has notified General Lee that
they were captured through a misunder
standing, and will not be held as prisoners
but will be returned. No other military in
telligence has been received.
E. M. Stanton, Sec. War.
Washington June S. 1-25 p.m. To
Major General Dix : A dipatch t'unti Mr.
Dana, at Gen. Grant's headquarters, dated
8-30 p. m. yesterday, announces a victory
by Gen. Hunter over the rebels beyond
Staunton, and the rebel General Jones was
killed on the battle-field. The dispatch i.s
as follows: '"The Richmond Examiner of
to-day speaks of the defeat of Genera! W.
E. Jones by General Hunter, twelve miles
beyond Staunton, Va. Gen. Jones was
killed on the field and his successor retired
to Waynesboro, and now holds the moun
tain between Chariot tsville and Staunton.
The paper further states that no hospitals
or stores were captured by Hunter. Anoth
er dispatch announces that cur forces occu
py Staunton.
E. M. Stanton, Sec. War.
Washington, June s. 3 p. m. To Ma
jor Graft al ln'.x : Ge:i Hunter's victory and
occupation .f Staunton is confirmed by the
following dispatch ju.-t received from Gem
Butler: '"Ad quiet on my lines. Rich
mond papers of June 7th give intelligence
of a fight at Mt. Crawford, between Gener
al Hunter and Gen. Jones, in which Hunt
er was victorious, and Jones, relel com
mander was killed. Staunton was after
wards occupied by the Union foives. The
fight was on Sunday. A dispatch from Gen.
Shermau, dated at Ackworth. yesterday
evening, 3-30 p. m. says: '"I have been to
Alatoona pass and find it most admirable for
our purposes. It is the gate through the
last or most eastern spur of the Alk-ghanies.
It now becomes as useful to us as it was to
the enemy, being easily defended from ei
ther direction. The roads hence from Ack
worth into Georgia are large and gomi and
the country open. Details of the position
of our troops and contemplated movements
are given, but are not needed for public in
formation." The dispatch further states
that the enemy is not in our immediate
front, but his signals are seen on Last
Mountain and Kenesaw. Dispatches from
General Canby, dated June 3d, have been
received, which rejort satisfactory progress
in the organization of his command.
E. M. Stanton, Sec. War.
Washington, June 10, 7 a. m. To Mai.
Gen. Die : Owing to the break in the tele
graphic line, no dispatches were received
yesterday from the Army of the Potomac.
Dispatches have arrived this forenoon with
dates to 9 o'clock last night. There was no
firing on Wednesday, except by pickets.
An arrangement has been effected, by which
the killed and wounded between the lines
were gathered in. There were no move
ments yesterday. A deserter who came in
to our lines leports that Hunter's victory
near Staunton was much more complete
than reported by the Richmond papers.
He says that Hunter took twenty cannon
and many prisoners, and a large quantity of
stores. The defeated force was recently a
Fart of Breckinridge's command. General
lunter's report has not yet been received.
E. M. Stanton, Sec. War.
Washington, June 11th, 10 p. m. To
Major General Dix : Official reports from
the head-quarters of the army of the Poto
mac down to 5 o'clock yesterday evening de
tail no movements of importance.
A dispatch from Gen. Sherman, dated,
yesterday, Thursday, June Oth, developed
the position of the enemy in a line along
the hills from Kenesaw to Ixst mountain,
and we are now marching by the roads to
wards Kenesaw.
A dispatch front General Butler dated
this morning at one o'clock, reports all qui
et along the line.
Yesterday General Kautz charged the
enemies works at Petersburg and carried
them, penetrating the town, but not being
supported by Gen. Gillmore, who had with
drawn his forces without a conflict, Gen.
Kautz was obliged to withdraw without fur
ther effect. Gen. Kautz captured forty
trisoners and one piece of artillery which he
rought away with him.
A dispatch from Gen. Canby, dated
Vicksburg, June 4, states that Gen. Emory
reports that an attempt by Taylor's force to
cross the Atehafolaya had hor-i -trated.
The troop? that had cro ':. d rravc diiper.-cd
and a large quantity of ccmnd -ary itort-sa;..!
clothing captured.
Gen. Burbridge. commanding in Kn
tucky,in a dispatch dared yesterday at Lex
ington, reports that tttor concentrating a
force at the mou'h of the Beaver creek, on
Big Sandy, I moved against Morgan's force
"o Virginia west as far as Gladesvi' t
2 meii aiovcd into Kc-i,.', i
via WLitesburg. 1 pcd and
ninety miles ln twenty-four huur caC ,S
on him at Mount Sterling yesu-H-v" i
ingand defeated him. ly steali t
horses he reached Lexington at two " J
this A. M. Our forces held th- i,r V..
rebels did but little damage. U 1
at 7 A. M. for Yersaills. I start i 1
with a fresh force this morning rUit
No official report has yet been r,,ivi
from Gen. Hunter. Edwin M. Stastos
Secretary of r
Was h i ngto N.June, 12 Noon: 'f, 1.,
General Getu Dix, Xeic York : j " '
patch from Gen. Hunter dated at 6 o'c'"'
on the morning of the th inst.. at Sa ''
ton, reports that we met the enemy at pf '
montlast Sunday the oth inst., kiliir.wt'
E. Jones their commanding General and '
tally routine them, after" a battle .f t'
hours duration We have to-day effected'!
junction with Gens. Cook and Awrill V
is stated in another dispatch, unofficial th
ted at Staunton. June th. J t avs t ha o
infantry is now engaged in burniiie Un
bending rails east and west. AirtheGov
ernment and railroad huildincs have btU
burned at Staunton We leave to morrow
A dispatch from Gen. Grant's head-ouar
ters, dated yesterday a 4 p. M., reporter"
the rebel cavalry having yesterdav made a
Jah into Wilson's lines, near the Dt-nnv
House. Uson this morning sent out a nor
tion of Mcintosh's brigade to see where th
enemy was. Their pickeis wore driven i-1
and their outer line forced, the cavalrv liai
sing over the entrenchments about a i' iv
west ot Bethsai la Church. " 1
Mcintosh came upon a field division ,.f UJ
fan try. and having accomplish the turi
of his reconnoissance, retired. Jh fciT. 'j
ana wourkiea a numner ot rekls m Lis ,r.
gre.ss and brought away four or five prison
ers. He had sixteen men killed and wound
ed. E. M. Stanton, Sec, of War.
From Kkntlckv. The Rebel Morpu
attacked Cynthiana, Kentucky, with !- -twecn
2!'o and men on Saturday. Tb-
l'Wth Ohio National guards, numbering
bout 5 xj after a severe fight surrendered
Col. Hobson of the 171st Ohio Nation..
Guards coming up soon after was also ar
tacked by overwhelming numbers, and aft..-:-a
gallant fight was compelled to surrender
Later advises state that on Sunday Gen.
Burbridge came up with and attacked M r
pan.- forces and completely routed th.-iu
killing and wounding 3O0 of them and -
turing7O0. The rest of Morgan's men fie. i
in all directions.
The University of Oxford, England, h.. :
an annual income, exclusive ot the fees re
ceived from students, of nearly 1, 500.O'
. Icu Sckcrttecmcntsi.
A.'i vrtiemeiitKst in larz typf, cut, oront or i' - l
ity.'rictll br rhargtd double prire for 'jta.fr .trmji
CAI'TIO."?. All persons are hereby caution
ed against harboring or trusting inyson
Waggoner on my account, as he ha." left me wirb
out any caue, and I will pay no debts of bis .
traettug unless compelled to do so by duscou:
of law. JOHN WAGGON EK
Marron. June 15, 1781.-."ttpd.
MONTHLY STATEMENT of the On
field County Bank, for the muuth tn'iinj
oa the 31st day of May, A. I)
ASSETS.
Bills discounted. tHO.CTt.
Pennsylvania State loans, .".'.PVi.i
Speciu, ::::::: : : : : S.ini ;
Notes of other hanks. :::::: 3.94 "
lT. S. Demand and lgal Tender notes.
lue from other banks : : : : :
Check., drafts. 1c. ::.::: ".'i '".
Overdrafts. ::::::::: 1
I nited "Mates Kevenoe stamps. : J-o !'"
Furniture. :::::::::; !'"' -'
Due Commonwealth, (special) : : : : 4p"Hfl)
Loss and Expenses, :;:::: K2
Total amount of assets. : 2.'ia,iS4 2s
LIABILITIES-
Capital stock, paid in, : : : : SiO.OnO f.i
Notes in circulation, .r2,7iS 00
Due depositors. :::::::: 113.1376.
Due certificates of deposit, : : S.72- 7?
Due Banks. :::::::.:: 3.9i3 2i
Due Commonwealth, ::::::: S15 00
Interest and exchange, . : : 6.175 .'J
Total amount of liabilities. : : : : : 235.3fl 2s
JAMES B. GRAHAM. CashiZr"
Clearfield. P., May 31. 1S64.
RELIEF -NOTICE. The Board of ReH-f
for the county of Clearfield, will meet at tLe
Commissioners' office in Clearfield, on Wednes
day and Thursday, the 29th and ZOtb days of
June. 1864.
The Board cf Relief bare directed that the wife
of the soldier must appear before the board, aci
produce her sworn statement, detailing naxe '.
soldier, regiment and company, and when enlis
ted ; the number of children, with age and .m of
each ; the township in which they retailed at it.e
time ot enlistment, aud their present residence :
and that she is without the means of support :Vr
herself and children who are dependent upon ber
Two witnesses of credibility from the township
in which she resides, must also be produced ho.-
certificate (sworn to before the Board of Kc.ie:,
must set forth that the applicant is the persoc ei
represents herself to be, that the statement of the
number and age of her family is true, that she is
in destitute circumstances and her family in ac
tual want, and that all the facts set forth in ber
application are correct and true.
Forms containing these requisitions can be cb
tained at the Oflice of the Board of Relief, wit
application is made and the witnesses aprear.
N. B. Illness of the aplicant. properly prTi
will excuse personal attendance.
June 15, iaU VM S BRADLEY. c!erk
EM I -ANNUAL STATEMENT of
0 Clearfield County Bank, May SO. 1st 1
Capital stock paid in, as actual capital
stock. S 30.'.! ? (
Circulation of denomination
of $1, 8152 fin )
Circulation of S5's, 27.135 00 J
SI0', 1S.090 00 ) 53.i" C
The greatest amount since last st mt. 5' - ('
Balances and debts of every kind due
banks of this State,
Amount due depositors, H2,i'.H '
Total amount of debts and liabilities of .
every description, 229 !- -
The greatest amount of debts and lia
bilities since last statement was. May
3d. 1864, 221 27.
Total amount of dividends declare!
this day was, S2io0 U. S. and .Strife .
tax, $402 32. 2 9 -
Amount of gold and silver coin and bul
lion belonging to the bank siirer .
$1,205 17. gold S1.859 00, .- "l1, .
Amount of bills, bonds and notes disc, 'l6-0 T
Suspended debt. .V
Yal. of personal property held by bank 3l -.
Amount of undivided profits of bank 5.ui" '
Total amount of liabilities of the bank
by discount, "
! Principal, atUx
; And as endorsers j Vc-inc
; Total am't of liabilities by stockholders I. -u
! Of which amount they are indebted as
principal,
t And fi Knilnrwrt.
14,255 C
5,63 i
i The above statement iscorrect to the best o(!
j knowledge and belief J. B. tJRAHA. cf.,Cj. 7
of May, lo4.
WM. PoBTWt, J