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Ift* mmhnt Wmm ). W. WAR****' - - - Ed,tor - Frid&y Morning. June 10 9 1864. Yankee Generals.—Of the present corps commanders of Abe Lincoln’s army of misce genators, (says the Charleston Mercury,) How ard and Washburne are natives of Maine, the latter being appointed, however, from Wit consin; Butler was born in New Hampshire and appointed from Massachusetts; Banks, linker and Sheridan (of the cavalry corps) Ire’natives of Massachusetts, General Hooker being appointed from California, and General Sheridan from Ohio; Wright is a native of Connecticut, as was his predecessor, Genera Sedewick ; Augor was appointed from Michi gan' and General Schofield from Illinois; Sherman and Gilltnore are from Ohio; Logan from Illinois ; Burnside and Wallace are na tives of Indiana, the former being appointed however, from* Rhode Island; and McClernand are natives of Kentucky, Generals Palmer and McClernand being I pointed from Illinois, and General Blair Missouri; Thomas is from Viigmia, Grant was born in Ohio, and appointed fr Thus it would appear that, of the &Jo 's Generals’ two were born in and appointed from Maine, one born in New Hampshire one borq in and appointed from Connecticut, three horn iu and two appointed from Massachusetts, four born in- and two appointed from New York, one appointed from Rhode Island, two born in and three appointed from Ohio, one each appointed from Wisconsin, California, Michigan ank Missouri, one born in and four appointed from Illinois, two born in and one appointed from Indiana, three and one appointed from Virginia. Gun. Fobeest and the Negroes.— A short time since, says the Marion Commonwealth, Dr. Neely made an appeal to the people or Uniontown, in this county, in behalf of the Association for the relief of maimed soldiers. After service was over, Old Wiley, a colored mas, complained that the blacks had not an opportunity of contributing, and said that he wanted to give one hundred dollars, and that others wished to give something also. Mr. Abernethy, the Pastor, assured them that they should have a chance. So on last Sab bath morning, after Wiley had contributed his hundred dollars, Mr. Abernethy told them he would receive any other sums they might wish to give. The result was, that over one thousand dollars were then told them that one thousand dollars would make one person a life Director of the Society, and asked them to select some Gene ral or soldier, and make him a life directer. They agreed on General Forrest, alleging that he had kept the Yankees away from this country and they wanted to compliment him with the life directorship. Thus may b« seen how even our negroes ap preciate the defenders and deliverers of our country. The Seizure or the Chincha Islands.— A decree of the Peruvian Government, bearing date the 25th ultimo, has been officially com- j niunicated to the State Department at Wash ington, in which it is stated that the Govern ment does not recognize the authority which is exercised over the Chincha islands by the Spanish squadron anchored in the waters thereof; that the arrangements which he has made for the exportation of guano will be re garded as null and void, and that cargoes of guano shipped under Spanish authority will j be attached "according to law in foreign ports, ! and their proceeds held subject to the orders ; of the Peruvian Government. Wouldn’t Takk the Oath. —The Greens boro (Miss.) Motive is informed that sometime since a man took two bales ol cotton and went into Memphis to buy goods, etc. He got a pass from the commander of the post and went and bought such articles as he desired. Upon coming out, while singing very merrily and cutting and beating his team, he was hal ted. The commander said, “Hello, my friend, there is one thing you failed to do, and that is to take the oath of allegiance.” “The oath of allegiance, well, hand it here.” Holding up a book, the commander said, “Let me read it to you.” He reads it in the real Yankee st\le, \ ery fast. “Read it again,' said the old man. He reads again as fast as ever. The old man gives a long breath, put his hands to his ears and said, "Hold on stranger, read slow, leant understand that fast Yankee leading. The commander reads again and emphasises on every word. When he had finished the old man drew another long breath and sa[d, “Well, sir, I’ll boil hell down to a quart and drink it before I’ll take that oath,” and commenced turning his cart around to unload, when the Aankee told him he could pass. Honor to General Stuart. The .Richmond Sentinel says, at a meeting i pf the City Council yesterday, ttie President ; laid before the Council the following letter, ; in response to resolutions adopted by the j Council on the 14th of May, on the occasion i tu tue uci.tn of Gen. J.E. B. Stuart, tendering to his family, in behalf of the citizens of Rich- | mond, sympathy and condolence, and j requesting that his remains be permitted to rest under the eye and guardianship of the people of Richmond, and that they might be allowed to commemorate, by a suitable mon ument, their gratitude for hia services : Richmond. May 20, 1864. < Dear Sir: —l beg you to communicate to the Council of the City of Richmond the earnest assurance that I most gratefully appreciate the kindness and sympathy expressed in the resolutions adbpted on ihe”l4ih ins.. To my children and myself the knowledge that such sentiments are entertained by the poople ot Richmond, constitutes a precious inheritance. I acknowledge the claim of the capital of Virginia to retain the ''remains of one who freelv gave his life as an ottering of affection and devotiou to his native State. Yours Respectfully, Flora Stuart/ To D. J. Saunders, Ssq., President of the Coun cil ot the City of Richmond. The communication was referred to Messrs Randolph. Hill ami Denoou. (jpQStituting the Special Committee having the matter in charge. The report tii -.t Gen. Forrest uud, will aid of two locomotives, pulled o hr ■* at Tunnel Hill, leaving the hill, is i . . be unfounded. a3 it is not oSieiai’; [From the Rirhmoad Examiner ] Private IniMt tnatioa from (be Worth. A party just from the North, who hag en j joyed peculiar advantages of informing him- I self of public sentiment, gives us some inter esting news gathered by him during his visit. In Washington, where he was for a long time, nothing was talked of but the news from Grant’s army. Little interest was felt in other points of the war, and the popular heart seem ed to be excited only by the grand movement now going on for Richmond. All the political cliques, office holders, members of Congress discussed the prospect of Grant’s success most anxiously, and it was admitted on all sides that the Presidential question hinged on the matter—that it would form the great and ex clusive topic in the coming campaign, that if Grant succeeded the Republican party would walk over the course and Lincoln would be safe for another term ; but if he wa3 defeated, the Republican party would be ruined; the mas3es would the hopelessness of the war; a desire for peace would spring up ; the peace party would be strengthened and Lincoln, Seward, Chase & Cos., would go by the board. So it is regarded in the North—a political, as well as a military, crisis. Grant and Rich mond is made to mean Lincoln and a prolong ation of the war; on one depends the other. If Grant succeeds, Lincoln succeeds ; if Grant is beaten, Lincoln is beaten. Tbe campaign in Virginia*on this account, was looked upon iu Washington with rather more political than military interest, and the politicians were pushing the Administration to risk everything for Richmond, and to send Grant tbe last man* And this seemed the policy decided upon at the White House, for reinforcements have been passing through Washington to the front every day for more than two weeks. Where they came from it was not known ; but it was obvious that they were drawing troops from every point they could. Hardly a regiment has been left around Washington to man the defences. The cry everywhere was, “On to Richmond.” From what our informant saw and heard in Washington, he does not think that Grant is going to risk a battle for Richmond. Indeed he says that it was openly advocated by the Republican Congressmen—and he was within ear-shot of them many a time—that the true policy was for Grant to get so close to Rich mond as he can without a fight, and invest the city and move upon it after the manner of Vicksburg. This seemed to be so universally conceded in Washington to be the settled pol icy of the administration that it was generally rumored, and our informant heard no contra diction of it, that Lincoln had given Grant positive orders against risking a battle for Richmond, but had directed him to adhere closely to the same plan of operations as he did before Vicksburg ; and that the much cov eted prize would be as surely won by him as it was in that instance. One thing that give great confidence to the Washington authorities in this policy was the belief that universally prevailed with them that Pemberton is in command of the defences of Richmond, and that the whole movements of the armies are under the direction of Bragg. Erroneous as it may be, we are told that this impression prevails throughout tbe North —Washington, Baltimore and New York— —that Pemberton and Bragg are the especial guardians of Richmond ; that Bragg outranks Lee; and the military movements of the ar mies are under the control and direction of This is the understanding of matters in the North, and the circumstances of Pem berton and Bragg being chief in com mand around Richmond has so buoyed the confidence of the North in thfe -belief of its early capture, that it is a common wager in the Yankee Capital, with great odds, that Richmond will fall by the Fourth of July. Our informant tells ua that he saw this wa ger posted on the table of the card-writer at Willard's Hotel, offering to bet five thousand dollars, in gold, that Grant would eat his 4th of July dinner in Richmond. It seemed to be regarded that the capture of Richmond was merely a queston to be decided between Grant and Pemberton, .and the people seemed to take it for granted that the issue would be a repetition of the siege of Vicksburg. Such was the influence of Pemberton’s name, that as soon as it was rumored in the North that he was iu command of the defences of Rich mond, Grant’s stock ran up fifty per cent., and gold declined four cents on the dollar, show ing tbe great influence a little circumstance may exert. Our informant confirms tbe tremendous losses sustained by Grant in the battles about Spottsylvania Court House. The adminis tration organs try to make it appear that his loss will not amount to over* fifty thousand, but in private circles in Washington the low est estimate admitted that it would reach sev enty-five thousand in killed, wounded and missing. A Baltimore paper had given this estimate, and was immediately suppressed for daring to tell the ITuth. The peace men of the North argue that Grant has lost more than three times as many men as any other com mander of the Army of the Potomac, and that he ha3 accomplished nothing in a military point of view. They say that not as much confidence is felt in his ability to take Rich mond as there was before he began to move, and in proof of this they point to the fact that gold is higher than when th# campaign opened. There is, no doubt, a great deal of discon tent in the North, but our informant thinks that all depends upon the issue of the next battle. There is a great deal of talk of “peace." “peace men,” “peace resolutions,” but the question of the termination of the war has re solved itself into this in the North : If Grant is beaten, the North will be forced to admit the hopelessness of taking Richmond, and may probably go in for stopping the war; bat if Grant whips, the whole North will be united for the prosecution of the war and the crush ing of the rebellion. It is a military and po litical crisis in the North, and a serious re verse at this juncture would irretrievably damage the authorities at Washington, and open the way for the peace party of the North in the coining Presidential campaign. Washington, as described by our informant, is one great seat of crime and corruption.— There are gathered there all the flash women and men of Boston and New York, pugilists, politicians, gamblers ; the city is one continual scene of debauchery and riot; and among its latest importations are the notorious dance house of New York ' The city swarms with garrotters, and night is made hideous with the discordant sounds from the thousands uen-> 0 j infamy which infest the city. There ,l re f° ■ less than five theatres in full blast in " as “* j ington; all the hotels are mere houses ot j prostitution, and the whole city is said to e j little better than Brigham Young's harem.— j Our informant thinks that he cannot bcttei portray the morals and corruption at Wash- ! ingten than is done in the following paragraph, which appeared in a Republican paper (the > Springfield Re-publican,) and which he clipped , and preserved. It is interesting as a North ern confession of life in their capital. | u[j j 3 a sad, shocking picture of li ein | Washington which our correspondents are giv- j i ing- us. A bureau of the Treasury Depart- j I m e n t made a house of seduction and prostitu- j ! t i o n. Tbe necessities of poor and pretty wo- ! men made the means of their debauchery by ; high government officials. Members of Con- j gress putting their mistresses into clerkships ! in the departments. An honorable benator kneckod down in the street by a woman whom !be had outraged. Whiskey drinking ad libi tum. The Government cheated in contracts and openly robbed by its employees. M rites oi«- careful correspondent—a long resident in the c:vpiial—-Washington was never quite so villianously corrupt as at the present time. — 1 In the palmy days of Southern rule, of sl&ve -1 ry, thorn was not half the corruption there is now We doubt not this is strictly true, and a- , is a ssd, shocking picture/ .. —The Iron.-ides weighed Anchor * was towed out beyond the bar, This is the first time she has collision with the torpedo boat fire j. She is probably bound for Port . ch of repairs. A Yankee Summary on tbe Ten Days Figbt in Spottsylrania. What the Yankees gained aad what they hare lost. A correspondent of the New A ork News, writing from Fredericksburg after the heavy fighting between Gens. Lee and Grant, and after the latter had given up dashing his men against the Confederate lines, dissipates •11 the pretty stories of victory which were in circulation. We give his letter : The army of the Potomac is resting and re cuperating. Its ranks are shattered, but its spirits is unbroken. It has gained a few miles of ensanguined soil and paid for it with the blood of many thousands of men. Day after day and night after night, it has struggled against a brave and stubbornfoe, now advan cing, now retiring; now dashing with wild recklessness against the immovable columns of the enemy, and then in its turn meeting, breaking and turning back the furious on slaught of its fierce antagonist. Through ten days and nights of scorching heat and drench ing rain it has battled bravely, never flinch ing when ordered to attack, never despairing when failure fell upon it. After its terrible labors reduced in numbers but strong in spirit and determination, it i3 now resting, and tru ly it needs rest. When the people of the North bring them selves to believe the palpable truth that Gen. Lee’s army isstrongin numbers, brave in spir it, and free from everything, savoring of de moralization they will appreciate the magni tude of the task undertaken by Gen. Grant. Before the recent battles we were told that the Confederates were hungry, naked and disgus ted. They were said to be deserting by the hundred, and the poor, craven hearted ones who came into cur lines represented the com rades they left behind as completely demoral, ized, tired of rebellion, and quite willing to lay down their arms. We now find by experience that the rebels are determined to fight it out to the bitter end, and their*-numbers are al most equal to our own, that they are neither hungry nor naked, and that their organiza tion and spirit are as strong to day as they were two years ago. In the matter of losses, it is very evident that ours has been greater than that of the enemy. Troops fighting from behind breastworks are not likely to suffer so much as those making the at tack. Lee fought under favorable circumstances in every engagement. At the Wilderness his men were concealed in dense woods until the moment •f attack ; and after a charge, they immediately retired again to shelter. In the succeeding en gagements, and particularly at Spotsylvania, they were protected by rifle and breastworks. Our men had to charge on these positions, often being ex posed tt> a destructive enfilading fire of grapeshot and canister. In this way they were mowed down by thousands. When Burnside attempted to carry the enemy’s works on Thursday, his men were exposed to this most destructive of all fires, until they reeled, staggered, and fell in heaps. They evinced soldierly qualities of the highest order, but their task was too great, and after a furious struggle they were forced back to their own line. A portion of the fifth corps met a similar re ception. They also charged the enemy’s rifle pits, and although they fought bravely as men could fight they were repulsed with fearful slaughter. Batteries opened on them on front and flank until they were driven from all the ground taken by them in the first charge. Hancock, though suc cessful in-surprising the enemy and making an important capture, could not maintain the advan tage gained.' He also had to retire, bringing off his prisoners but leaving behind several of the guns captured. On him, as on the others, batte ries opened from many points thinning his ranks and driving him beyond range. We have suffered more in the loss of officers than tbe enemy did. They have not lost one ac knowledged leader, if we accept Longstreet who will soon be in the field again; while we have lost forever one of the best Generals in the army. Another brave and capable man, but not so well known as Sedgwick, fell and was buried by the enemy. Two of our Generals have gone to Rich mond, others were killed on the spot, and several were badly wounded and taken from the field. Against this account we can place Johnson and Stuart captured by Hancock and a few others wounded, and then try to balance our books. I think we cannot do it. At the close of the tenth day’s battle the Con federates held their own, and Grant’s army was so exhausted he determined to rest and strengthen his depleted corps. lam sure that Lee was also in need of rest, but we all know if Grant had of fend battle on Friday Lee would have accepted. Lord Russell on the American Conthst. —Lord Russell concluded a recent speech in Parliament on American affairs, with the fol lowing remarks: Having explained what was the course we took, let me again say that I think we are bound to maintain our neutrality in tbe con test between the two parties on the continent of America. Great issues are there under tri al, and no issue greater than the question of what will become of those four millions of the negro race, which have hitherto been retained as slaves of the United States. For my part, I ne v er have been able to feel much*sympathy with either of the contending republics of the United States and Confederate States. I saw that on the one side there was a declaration in favor of the perpetuity of slavery, and on the other, there seemed to be no measures taken even to unite that unholy compact contained in the Constitution of the United States, by which a slave coming into a free State, how ever much he may have suffered in endeavor ing to reach tnat fjee State is liable to be again restored to his master. It i3 to be hoped, with respect to this con test in North America, with whatever calami ties it may be fraught, whatever slaughter may be committed, and whatever industries may be interrupted, that Providence will de cree that some atonement for all the misery shall be made to mankind, and that the issue will be one which will place those four mil lions of the black race in a condition of free dom—in that condition which may hereafter lead to their prosperity by the proper employ ment of that liberty which tbe United States have proclaimed as the most sacred principle of (heir Constitution. It is evident that it must be left to the contending power to work out this great problem, and I, for my part, should think it a great misfortune if this country should be obliged by any paramount considerations to take a part in the present contest. It may be that the result of this con-' test tbe beginning of which we all deplored," (he'continuance of which we all regret —it may be that the end of this contest may see that sin, that crime, that detestable state of slavery foiever abolished from among civilized nations. [Hear, hear.] Foreign Items.— The case of the Mersey rams had been ordered for trial by the Court of Exchequer before a full court and special jury on May 27th. Consols had declined the fourth of ofle per centum, and are quoted at ninety-one and a half to five-eighths. The Confederate loan advanced to fifty- ; nine and a half on the report of the pos session of the Mississippi river and the 1 vote of censure on Mr. Long being car ried by a weak majority. Another rea-* son assigned is the rapid absorption of the bonds by blockade'runners, who ex* pect thereby to obtain cotton at six pence per pound, the contract price, which makes these bonds about equal to ninety*, five in the English market. U nited States securities were much depressed. Cotton had advanced a half penny. Sales for the week over ninetyssix thou-* sand bales. Capture of Officers. —We learn, says the Savannah Republican, that ten Yankee offi cers, escaped prisoners, were captured about five miles from Sparta, Wednesday night last. They consisted of two Lieut Colonels, three Captains, three Ist Lieutenants, one Adjutant, one 2d Lieutenant. The capturing party were led by Capt. E. G. Dawson, formerly of the Terrel Artillery, whose iil-health made neces sary his retirement from the army some months ago. TELE GR.APSI OL Reports of the Press Association. Entered according to aet of .Congress in the year 1863, by J. S, Thbashkk, in £e Clwk s office of the District Court of the Confederate States for the Northern District of Georgia. Latest from Virginia. Important from the Southwest. Proceedings of Congress. At.; AC.; AC. Richmond, June 9.—Nothing doing along the lines to-day. Not a heavy gun was fired up to 2 o'clock. Both armies are confronting each other in their breastworks with occasional picket firing. gp June 9.—The operator at Brandon re ports on the authority of Col. Shads frqm Shreves port, as official from Camden, Ark., of May 27th, that on the 24th Marmaduke engaged the’enemy’s marine fleet near Gaines ’ Landing. Capt. Jacobs boarded and captured the transport Lebanon. Pratt’s Battery did excellent service, crippling one gunboat seriously. The whole Federal fleet was signally repulsed and driven down the river. Price is reported at Camden ; Taylor below Al exandria. Steele occupies Little Reck and Pine Bluff. Richmond, Jane 9. —After further debate, the Senate passed the Tax Bill. The House passed a bill authorizing the issue of certificates of indebtednes for property purchased and impressed by the Government; said certifi cates, to be recivable in payment of all public dues except import dues. A motion to reconsider it was agreed to. [Special to the Montgomery Advertiser.] Field Near Pine Mountain,! June 7, via Marietta, June 8. / There was no firing to-day. The army is not, and has not, been retreat ing as reported, but follows the enemy on the arc of a circle as he move3 from the left to the right. The enemy is now massing on our right. Our army is keeping position, moving to tace the enemy. The enemy is no nearer to Atlanta now than he was at Dallas. Twenty-four prisoners were brought in to day. LATER. Kershaw Mountain, June 7, 6 p.m.] via Atlanta, June 8. / Twenty-one prisoners were captured to-day. The enemy moved upon our front within two miles of our lines. To-day all is serene. Sherman and Thomas’ headquarters are one mile north of Acworth. The bridge is re-built over the Etowah river. The enemy is running traius to Acworth. Northern telegrams of the 3d claim that Gen. Grant had achieved a great advantage over Lee. » * Gold was 193. It is believed that Lincoln will not be re nominated, from a split in the Republican party on account of Lincoln’s restoration of Blair to command. ORA. [From the Atlanta Intelligencer, 9th.] THE SITUATION. ARMY OF TENNESSEE. This army has been very uncomfortably sit uated during the rainy season of the past ten days. All the disagreeable sensations that mud and rain and ditching can produce in an army have been experienced by our soldiers during that time. We find everything ready for a warm recep tion and in perfect order in our lines, as they lie like huge coils about the base of the Ken nesaw mountains confronting the enemy be yond. There has been but little conflict of arms between the hostile forces, during the past few days, though occasionally batteries terie3 explode feelers for the positions of the opposing lines, and some skirmishing occurs at intervals. The enemy are reported fortifying and ditching extensively at Big Shanty literally dig ging their way as they advance. We doubt very much whether they can be induced to de liver battle in the Valley about the base of the Kennesaw, but are well satisfied, judging by the appearance of the country, that Gen. Johnston would take much pleasure in grati fying their desire if they choose to make the onset. The position of our%rmy at the pres ent moment is most admirable for defence and really covers a battle site which is more for midable and defensible than it has been since we left the gaps at Dallas. The front w p pre sent, controls all the roads which concentrate south of Kennesaw ridge, and furnishes a safe barrier against the enemy and great security to us. '/ The enemy cannot flank on our left without passing north of Lost Mountain, through a rough, broken, and almost impassable country the "very same that they fought us in a few days ago. We do not think it probable they will secure the passage of the open country that spreads out south towards this city. _ The more probable movement will be on our right. But such a movement must be made with large numbers, ana that necessitates a great weakening of Sherman’s centre, and causes his flanking column to make so great a diver gence from his cent* that if he was attacked he could not get his wings back to the assis tance of tbe main body in time to save them. These speculations we hope may be all dis sipated by the! enemy attacking us in force in front of Marietta. It is the fairest open, grand battle field fora battle we have had since Mur freesboro, and we are certain that a brighter sun than that of Austerlitz will shine on our victorious arms, it the conflict is made there. The Richmond correspondent of the Augus ta Constitutionalist under date of June Ist, says : On yesterdwy Gen. Lee was brought to the city, too seriously indisposed to longer con tinue on the field, though, until imperatively required to do so by his physicians, he had never ceased the faithful performance of his ardous duties. It is gratifying to know, how ever, that his complaint, a derangement of the bowels, has been mainly superinduced by the great heat and constant labor of tbe past few weeks. A few days of rest will restore him once more to the head of his legions.— During his temporary absence, Gen. Beaure gard is in command, and, with every confi dence in their old favorite, army and people are full of confidence that all will go well un der his superintending care. Bottom's Bridge is on the road to Williams burg, and is not far from the bridge by which the railroad from Richmond to West Point also crosses the Chickahominy. A little above both is the Grapevine or McClellan Bridge. Gen. Lee's dispatch of the Ist inst., announces the arrival of the enemy's reinforcements at Tunstall's Station. Th.ey have simply made a further advance when they eppear at Bot tom s Bridge. The Chattanooga Rebel. —The Rebel made its appearance after a brief suspension in our sanctum this morning, in an elegant dress.— It is now published in tbe city of Griffin, our friend Paui being the only apostle ot newsptv perdora in that town. Leon TrousdSle, in a brief salutatory announces his editorial con nection with the Rebel. We wish it abundant success iu its new home. CITY MATTKRS^ T. J. JACKSON, LOCAL EDITOR Funeral Notice* The friends and acquaintances of MRS. MARY ANT GRAY, and her family, are respectfully in vited to attend her from the Bap* tist Church, THIS (Friday) MORNING, at 11 o’clk. To the Public! The undersigned preposes to establish a Soldiers’ Reading Room k Library, in this city, so soon as a central location can be procured. Its object ia to furnish a pleasant resort for the convalescents of our Hospitals, and other members of the Army and Navy; and where the Papers of the day. Sec ular and Religious, may be found, as well as facili ties for information and letter writing. As the proper channel of communication and distribution, I respectfully solicit contributions of funds for purchase of publications, and also of Books, Papers and Pamphlets, and which may bo sent to the office of the Post Commandant, for GEO. W. STICKNEY, Chaplain of the Post. a " llradouartkr's Post, ? Columbus, Ga., June Bth, ’64. S The Rev. Mr. Stickney, Chaplain of the Post, is authorized to carry out the above. Tne Post Quartermaster will respond to suoh as sistance as may be requisite in the case. F. C. HUMPHREYS, Major Comd'g Post.* June 9,1864. lw Troubles. —These are troublous times and a chapter on trouble may not be out of place. “Man is born to trouble as the sparks to fiv upward,” is the teatimony of The Book, and we find it sub stantiated by the common experience of all. The sources and causes of trouble are as varied as the the race. All troubles are the fruits of sin, that hideous monster, which according to Milton, “Brought death into the world and all our woe.” Trouble is the common heritage of men. The prattling child upon whose soft cheeks the roses of health bloom, and tho rays of sunshine sparkle, has its transient troubles, but fortunately, they are evanescent as “the morning cloud and early dew.” Stalwart manhood upon whose shoulders rest the hope of the world and the church has to combat his share of ill, but such is bis wonderful recuperative and reactionary power, that in most cases the unwelcome assailants arc easily repulsed. Tho young maiden, who glories with pride (in her charming beauty and innocence, has to pass the ordeal of tears and heart-throbs. Tottering age, bending under the weight of manifold infirmities, while waiting with patience tho summons “To join that innumerable caravan which move*’’ towards the silent city of the dead, also has its troubles, and troubles, alas, which are not so easily shaken off. Here the burden of life’s evils seem te culminate. Who has not seen the hoary-headed veteran of many winters standing alone as the riven oaY of the forest strippod of its strength and foliage,—tho loved partner of his joys and bor rows gone—his children taken—his every hope blasted. Behold him as he stands with one foot in time and the other in eternity, reluctant to stay yet afraid to go. As the shadows es evening steal over his declining sub, he feels that life is a sol emn mockery, a faithless promiser, as well as fearful accuser, and as the heavy, darkening clouds settle thick and fast around him, he dreams •f the blessedness of that sleep that knows no wa king. It is said that troubles often come in troops, and a3 th# fury of the tornado, or the resistless veloci ty of the avalanche from Alpine heights. They come in solid ranks and overwhelm the spirit with their tide of evils, like “A blow, which while it executes, alarms, And startles thousands with a single fall." The fondest loves, the dearest ties, the brightest dreams, and most cherished plans of life, are de stroyed by the stroke ; hope dies, pity takes her flight and existence can charm no more. Man, then, walks the earth a mere automaton, 'and feels the need, if feel he can, of some safe anchorage in which to shelter his drifting bark. What is the remedy for these griefs, and to what fair clime can the spirit look for exemption from them ? “Where is that better country, where ? Ye who have found it, lead me there.” And how shall we combat these troubles ? The best way is to suffer with resignation, feeling that they are sent in wisdom. We cannot break their force by yielding in mere 3toieal indifference while we curse the hand that smites. They are often the best of friends in disguise. They blunt the powers of sense and knock from under us the props of self. They burnish the spirit, and prepare it for the en joyment of a deeper inward life. They revoal worlds of life and beauty which a we cannot see by the light of prosperity. Look up then, despond ing soul; thy sorrows shall raise thy heart and quicken thy faith. “By the sadness of the coun tenance the heart is made better.” “Sorrow may endure for the night, but joy cometh with the morning.” The river of earthly troubles shall only serve— “To bear thee to thy heaven above, But shall not enter there.” Commandant Post. — We learn from Special Orders, 149, that Maj. Geo. 0. Dawson has as sumed the office of Commandant of the Post in this city, and take pleasure in saying that we think the selection an admirable one. Maj. Daw son is a gentleman of talent and a true and tried soldier, whose valor and heroism hare been illus trated in many hard-fought battles. He was we believe prior to tbe breaking out of the war, a cit izen of Greene county, and represented that coun ty in the State Senate with ability, honor and fi delity, and when the bugle called to arms he was chosen Major of the Bth Georgia Regiment, and after the fall of the gallant Bartow, led that noble regiment to glory and renown. He was woundedj if we are correctly informed, at the first battle of Manassas and again at Gettysburg, and is still suffering from the effect/of those wounds. L li able to prosecute further the active duties of the field, we have no doubt that he will prove in his new position, as he has proved in ail others, the right man in the right place. Mr. Griswold calls a meeting of the stockhold ers of the Planter’s Salt Company to-morrow at Gunby’s store, at 10 o’clock, to select a delegate to attend the annual meeting of the Company to be held at LaGrange, on Tuesday next. ■ « Omission. —Some days ago in alluding to the j catastrophe that befel our antiquated typo, who I fell in the brick hole while fishing, we omitted to furnish a list of “casualties,” which may be summed up thus, —one chew ofterbacker and two blocks of matches, all of which we regret to say were a total loss. The old man was unusually flush that morning, and was served exactly right. He had no business to have more in his pocket than the law allows in such cases, and that is— nothing. Catalogue Sale. —The reader is referred to the advertisement of C. B. Day, auctioneer, who will sell in Augusta, Ga., on the 22d of June, inst., a splendid catalogue of choice French china-ware. Another opportunity to purchase said goods will , hardly occur again during the times of the block ade. Merchants and others are respectfully invi ted to read the list and attend the sale. There is a gentleman in Glasgow, Scotland, so polite, that he begs his own pardon every time he ■ tumbles down. Being good natured. he always grants it. j Taa Kearsaok.—The United 5.;., sago has had a narrow escape. ads ensue' eessfnlly pursued a Confederate il<er blockade runner laden with tottoz ; and p r , J#o ed to Ostend to revictual. The Captain had ** Ostend pilot on board to whom he left tbe nav" ** tion of the ship. Suddenly she was Car lf*l against the Leopold embankment, and r r .7 0 a v flood gate. The Captain rushed on deck" ““ state of great indignation, and accused the rX having blundered wilfully. Whether this » J or not, the vessel, which is a fine three 1000 tons, was fixed firmly, and no ex,.,*; ' ” get her off. She bore her posiUon ff* ever, and it is expeeted that when she V ened of her heavy guns she will float off n‘s I will be necessary to take her into dock, and in hT me nT2 V h n S°” fedoratßS and Cockade runne® will btve it all their own r nneri , of Commerce, April 17. * ''" er Pool Journal Dahlgrbn a Spy.— The correspondent of the Charleston Mercury says, it is not known that Dahl Bren played spy in Richmond for lix weeks W and extended his observations to PetersC* and Wilmington His assumed name was Lieut Murray. He had a pass to go where he pleasei from Gen. Wmder, etc. “I am afraid you will come to want.” said an old lady to her daughter. “I have come to want already,” was the reply, “I want a nice yonng man.’ AUCTION SALES Special Catalogue bale OF AN EXTENSIVE INVOICE OF FRENCH CHIN AW ARE! BY C. B. DAY. AUCTIONEER. Corner of Broad and Jackson streets, -A-Uigusta, Gra. ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22nd. Commencing at nine o’clock, a. m., I will sell at my store the most extensive, complete and desira ble assorted invoice of Choice French Chinaware, that has been opened within tho Confederacy dur ing the past three years. It consists of EIGHTEEN CASKS of ware, of di rect importation from Havre, the goods having been selected by an experte for the fancy retail trade of Richmond anti Memphis, in 1861. Arriving in the latter place just previous to its occupation by the enemy, they were removed into the interior of North Mississippi, remaining there until their late removal to this market. This Choice Lot of Ware fembraces four Superb Complete and Highly Ornamented Dinner Setts. Each containing 318 pieces. Also, Plain and Ornamental Breakfast Setts, Tea Setts, and Toilet Setts, With a varied and extensive Assort ment of PITCHERS, CUPS and 'SAUCERS, SOUP and SAUCE TUREENS, PLATES, DISHES, SUGARS, CAKE BASKETS, CREAMS, BUTTERS, COFFEES, TEA POTS, VASES. CUSTARD CUPS AND STANDS, CANDLESTICKS , MUGS, &c. This rare lot of goods invites not only the atten tion of dealers, but of private gentlemen who de sire to secure a supply of choice table ware, such as will probably not be again offered during tbe days ! of blockade. They are now being opened, and will I be ready for exhibition in a few days. | The four DINNER SETTS will be offered pri ■ vately, should any one desire to so purchase them ! previous to the sale. Catalogues will be ready for distribution the day previous to the sale. Conditions.—Cash on delivery. jelO eodts ~ WANTED. TO exchange SUGAR for SPRING CHICKENS. | L at the rate of two pounds of Sugar for three Chickens. The Sugar is a splendid article—much | superior to any that can now be found in this mar \ ket. I will exchange as much as 50 pounds in the above manner. For further information apply at I the Times Office. jelO tf* Wagons A Teams Wanted! WE wish to purchase or hire, two or three six mule teams, for which we will pay the highest : market price; for particulars apply at our office near I the New Bridge. JOHN D. GRAY Sc CO. j jelO st* Office Mobile & Girard R. R. 1 Cblumbus, Ga., May sth, ’64. / The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Company, will be held at the Girard, Ala., on Wednesday, 6th day of July next, at 11 o’clock, when the election for President and Directors wfll take place. By order J. M. FRAZER, Sec’y. my 24 td SIOO REWARD! f OST, on the 7th inst., between Mrs. Dr. Davis’ 1J ana the Naval Iron Works, my POCKET BOOK, containing two hundred and eighty five dollars —eighty five dollars in Confederate Treasury Notes of the new issue and the balance of the old. The finder by leaving the same at the Times Office will receive the above reward in the old issue. jeß 3t Cotton Cards for Corn or Bacon. I WILL exchange a pair of Whittemore’s No. 10, Cotton Cards for 7 bushels of Corn, or 20 pound, of Bacon. The Cards are the best. J. F. WINTER, President, Rock Island Paper Mills. ! je4 6t ~ FOR EXCHANGE ! OAAfk LBS. GOOD HAMS will be exchanged for , ZUUU SIDES. Apply at Muscogee Ra.il Road De i pot to W. L. CLARK. I my 30 2w SUGAR! SUGAR!! i C BOXES CHOICE SUGAR. „ _ G For sale by GOODRICH Sc CO. je 7 lw ' STRAYED! FROM the Orphan Asylum, at Cblumbus, one white and brown COW, with both ears notched; also two year old CALVES, one resembling the cow, the other dark brown. A liberal reward will be paid for their delivery at the Asylum, or any in formation thankfully received. je7 2t EAST CAEE ! PERSONS who have not yet handed in their Tithe List for 1864, are requested to do so, by the 15th inst., as I am determined not to wait a lay after that time expires. Persons who are required by Tax Act, Feb. 17th, 1864, to pay an additional in come tax for 1863 will now come to the Office and make said returns, as the forms for said tax have been received. • W. G. JOHNSON, je6 6t Assessor for District 41. SSO REWARD! CTRAYED —A large Brindle Milch Cow, with O small horns, turning back at the end. She is in good order and is supposed to be making her way to the place of Porter Ingram, on the Uchee; was lass seen near Godwin’s place, on the Crawtord road. Any information thankfully received at the office of the Eagle Factory, and the above reward paid for the cow. . je 6 d3t - HS. To Planter-* ’ Others ! r wtl.l, pv. • • r«. Sheeting and | Yarns, f . ” and Beeswax. I ... j, u f ( * i Mstand, where I * ' . V -I Oil for sale. ARIGHT. jwne 2 :