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m &ims. .1. H. - - - Editor. Tuesday Morning, August 30, 1864. Having so rudely and unceremoniously bluffed the “so-called” Confederate coranris ■dorters, Messrs. Clay, Holcombe & Cos., at Clifton House, Lincoln trill now try tbc game or trick known among sportsmen as “hedg ing.' The anti-war spirit that is sweeping over the North will force him into an appar ently honest and earnest effort for peace. The least that he can do will be to propose an armistice. This proposition, if made upon just tenm. wo take it will be accepted by our Government. This, then, will posfponc Lin coln’-' het draft til! after the presidential elec tion, Tiie election comiug on in the mean time. and everybody at the North knowing that tiic prolongation of the war and Lincoln’s re-election are synonymous, how will the “five bundled thousand men called for vote? Further, these “five JunuLetl thousand" will have to be drawn from a million and a half, mid each one of lho.se latter thinking that he is ;t doomed individual, how will the whole possi vote? i! rather strikes ns that every man who i» unable tu hire a substitute or un willing to make a target of Iris own carcass will be an in the Bqboon. If Lincolu does not go for an armistice he will be run over rough shod at tiic^election, and if lie goes for an armistice and gets it he is ruined. This is somewhat of a dilemma and we trust the “Ape’ l may lose hi? head in endeavoring to avoid its horns. , . « ♦ From Slifvinan’s Rear —Wheeler's Opera tiflus. We had i ho pleasure, yesterday, of uu interview wiihy.fr. Kimbrough, of Harris county, who is a member of Company f, "and Ga. cavalry. Mr. K. ieit tVheeler's command on the 20th at Sweat Water station on the Last Toaaerseo road, about twenty- five miles from. Alliens. From him we learn that the road from Athens towards Knox ville, for about 2f> miles is totally destroyed and the telegraph wire with it. Wlieeßr struck the Western A Atlantic road at Big Shanty and tore it up at hi tor vu is, destroying about fifteen miles of the track between Big Shanty and Dalton, and burning tho bridge over (ho Etowah river. He states that tho Tunnel was not blown up up to the 20th, at which time ho left, making his way back through North Carolina. Wheeler burned three trains heavily Jadened with supplies at Dalton. It was reported at Sweet Water that Wheeler and Morgan would form a junction and together move into Middle Tennessee. Wheeler's troops wore in good health and*line spirits and wore anxious to move ahead. His loss on the expedition that far had been very trifling. Tu the fight at Dulton be lost only about ten men. - - „ . r *»« lanhec “SegotiiUofs s -' lit Kielainoml. TUR VISIT 01 ,1 AO UK 3 ATfD OlLMOftli TO HlC'H a;o>'d. Their account of v.diat (hep sate, said end did — j Interview with President Davis — The Result, j P; j The Baltimore American, of tho U>th con- ) tain?'copious extracts from aw article in the i Atlantic Monthly (Boston) for September, j written by J. R. Gilmore, rJk! purporting to i boa full and accurate account of his and Col. | Jaquea’ journey to Richmond, as self appoint- ■ cd negotiators, and what occurred after their arrival. To gratify Ihe curious, we copy the j American’s extract: The next morning alter breakfast, which • we took in our room with Mr. Javins, wo in- I dieted a note, of which tho following is a j copy, to the Confederate-Secretary of Stale : j Spot swoon House, ( \ Riehmoud. Va.. July 17, 18('M. j i lion. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State, dec,. : ; Dear Sir: The undersigned respectfully so- j licit an interview with President Davis.- They visit Richmond only as private citi- i xens, and have no official character or author- j • ity ; bat they are acquainted with the views ! of the United States Government, and \jith the sentiments of the Northern people relative to adjustment of the differences existing be tween the North and South, and earnestly hope that a free interchange of views between President Davis and themselves may open tbc way to such official negotiations as will result in restoring peace to thf two sections of our distracted country. Thoy therefore -ask an interview with the President , and awaiting your reply, aro “Trulv and repectfully yours." Th is was signed by both of us : and when the Judge called, ns ho appointed, we sent it. together with a commendatory letter I had received on setting out, from a near relative j of Mr. Davis, to the Rebel Secretary. In half an hour our Judge Ould returned, saying Mr. Benjamin sends you his cotnpMments, and will be happy to see you at the State Depart ment ” SSECltfflifiV lIKN'.I AMIN. We found the Secretary—a short, plump, oiiy little man iu black, with a keen black eye, a Jew face, a yellow skin, curly black hair, closely trimmed black whiskers, and ponderous gold watch chain-—iu the north west room of the “United States” Custom House. Over the door of this room were the i words “State Department,” and round its walls were hung a few maps and battle-plans. In One corner was a tier of shelves filled with books, among which I noticed Headley’s “History,” Lossing’a “Pictorial Historv,” Partcn’s “Butler,” Greeley’s “American Con flict, a complete set ot the Rebellion Record, a dcr.cn numbers and several bound volumes Oi the Atlantic Monthly; and in the centre a green doth, and filled with a multitude of j “State papers.” At the table sat the Score- j '•f- -,v. lie rose ss we entered, and. as Judge ; ''aid introduced us, took our hands and said: • [ Am glad, very glad, to meet you, gentle* i men. I have read yoiy note, and—bowing to i roe—“the open letter you bring from . ' Your errand commands my respect and sytu- j pathy. Tray be seated.” * As we took the. proffered seats, the Colonel,! drawing off his “'luster" and displaying his j uniform, said: “We thank you for this cordial reception, Mr. Benjamin. We trust you will be ns glad to hear us as you are to see us.” “No doubt I shall be, for you come to talk of peace. Peace is what we all want.” “It is indeed; and for that reason we are here to see Mr. Davis. Can we sec him, sir?” “Do you bring any overtures to him from your Government?” , “No, sir. We bring no overtures and have no authority from our Government. We state that iu our note. We would be glad, however, to know what terms will be acceptable to Mr. Davis. If they at all harmonize with Mr. Lincoln’s views, we will report them to him »nd so open the door for official negotiation.” ‘■Are you acquainted with Mr. Lincoln’s views?” “One of us is, fully.’' ‘ Did Mr. Lincoln, iu any way, authorize you to come here?” “No sir. We came with his pass, but not by his request. We say, distinctly, we have no official or unofficial authority. We come us ipi on .’..d Christian?, not a? diplomatists, hop" ; iug by a frank talk with Mr. Davis, to dis* ! cover Bomo way by w hich this war may be | stopped.” Well, gontlemen, I will repeat what you say to the President, and if he follows my advice —and I think he will—ho will meet yon. He will bo at church this afternoon; so" suppose yon call here at nine this evening. If any thing should occur in the meantime to pre vent hiaeecingyou,l will letyou know through Judge Onld % ” v * * * After a day spent iu our room conversing with the Judge or watching the passers by in the street—l should like to tell who they were and how they looked, but such information is ! just now contraband—we looked in again at j nine o’clock at tbc State Department?” JEFFERSON DAVIS, Mr. Benjamin occupied his previous seat at | the table, and at his right sat a spare, thiu • featured man with iron-grav hair and beard, j and a clear grey eye full of life and vigor. He j had"a broad massive forehead, nud a mouth j and chin denoting great energy and strength j of will. His face was, emaciated anu much ! wrinkled, but his -features were good, espe- j cialiy hi» eyes, though one of them bore a i scar, apparently made by some sharp instru- j ment. lie woren suit of greyish brown, evi dently of foreign manufacture, and as he rose. | 1 saw that he was about five feet ten inches high, witlwi slight stoop in the shoulders. His j manners were simple, easy and quite fascina- j ting."and he threw an indesirablc charm into j his voice, as he extended bis hand and said to j us : • : I ain glad to see you, gentlemen Ton are j very welcome to Richmond.” And this was the man who was President i of the United States under Franklin Pierce, i and who is now the heart, soul and brains, of | the Southern Confederacy. His manner put me entirely at my case, the j Colonel would be at home if he stood before | Ciesar, and I replied : j I Wo thank you, Mr. Davis. It is not often ; you meet men of our cloth and our principles 1 in Richmond." 1 “Not bften, not so often as l could wish : j and 1 trust your coming may lead to a more i frequent and a more friendly intercourse be- j tween the North and South.” “We sincerely hope so.” j “Mr Benjamin tells me that you have asked J to see me, to— | And he paused, as if desiring we should fib- j isb his sentence. The Colonel replied: j | s“Ycs sir. We asked this interview in the j hope that you may suggest some wav by I which this war can be stepped. Oar people j want peace, your people do; Con- j gross has recently said that you do. Y. 7 c have ! come to ask how it can be brought about.” j “In st very simple way. Withdraw your ; armies from our territory, aud peace will come ; of itself . We do not seek to subjugate you. j We are not waging an offensive war, except so far as we are forced to invade you to pre vent your invading us. "Let us alone, and peace will come at once.” . “But we cannot let you alone so long* as you repudiate tho Union. That is cue tiring tho Northern people will not surrender.” “I know. You would deny to us what you exact for yourselves—the right of self-gov ernment.” “No sir,” 1 remarked. “Wo would deny you no natural right. But we think Union essential to peace; and, Mr. Davis, could two people, with the same language, separated on ly by an imaginary line, live at peace with each other? Would not disputes constantly arise, and cause almost constant war between them ?” “•Undoubtedly, with this generation. You have sown such bitterness at the South, you have put such an ocean of blood between the two sections, that I despair of seeing any har mony in my time. Our children may forget this war, but we cannot.” “I think the bitterness you speak of, sir” gnid the Colonel, “doe? not really exist. We must' talk here as friends; our soldiers meet and fraternize with each other; and I feel sure that if the Union were restored a more friendly feeling would arise between as than has ever existed. The war has made us know and re spect each other better than before. This is the view of many Southern men. I have it from many of them, your leading citizens.” “They are mistaken,” replied Mr. Davis.— “They do not understand Southern sentiment. How can wo tecl anything but bitterness to wards ruen who deny us our rights? If you enter my house and drive me out of it. am I not yoCr natural enenajf?” “You put the ea3e too strongly. But we cannot light forever; the war must end some time; we must finally agree, and stop this frightful carnage? We are both Christian men, Mr. Davis, Can you, as a, Christian man, leave untired any means that may lead to peace?” “No, I cannot. I desire peace as much as you do. I deplore bloodshed as much as yon do; but I feel that not one drop of tho blood shed in this war is on my hands; I can look up to my G.od and say this. I tried all in mv power to avert this war. I saw it coming, anu for twelve years I worked night and day to prevent it, but I could not. The North was mad and blind; it would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war cams, and now it must go on till the last man of this genera* tion falls in his tracks and his children seize his gun and light his battles, unless you ac knowledge our right to aelfgovernment. We are not lighting for slavery. We are fighting for independence ; and that or extermination we will haveTL “And there areal least four and a half mil lions of us left; so you see j r ou have a wort before yon,” said Mr. Benjamin, with a decided sneer. “We have no wish to exterminate you,” answered the Colonel. “I believe what I aaid —that there is no bitterness between the Northern and Southern people. The North, I know, loves the South. When peace comes ! it will pour money and means into your hands to repair the waste caused by the war, and it i would now welcome you back aud forgive you all the loss and bloodshed you have caused. But we must crush your armie3 and exterminate your Government. And is not that already nearly done? You are wholly without money and at the end of your re sources. Grant has shut you up in Richmond. Sherman ia before Atlanta. Had you not, then, better accept honorable terms while you can retain your prestige and save the pride of the Southern people?” Mil. DAVIS OK THE CONFEDERATE PROSPECTS, Mr. Davis smiled. “I respect your earnest ness, Colonel, but you do not seem to under stand the situation. Wears*not exactly shut up in Richmond. If your papers tell the truth, it is vour Capital that is in danger, not ours. Some weeks ago Grant crossed the Rapidan to whip Lee and take Richmond. Lee drovo him in the first battle, and then Grant executed what your people call a bril liant flank movement, and fought Lee again. Lee drove him a second time, and then Grant made another flank movement; and so they kept on, Lee whipping and Grant flanking, until Grant got where ho is now.” “And what is the result? Grant has lost seventy-five or eighty thousand men, more than Lee had at tho outset, and is no nearer taking Richmond than at first: and Lee, whose front * has never been broken, holds him completely in check, and has men enough to spare to invade Maryland and threaten Washington! Sherman, to be sure, is before Atlanta; but suppose he is, and suppose he takes it? You know that the further he goes from the base of his supplies, the weaker he grows, and the more disastrous defeat.will be to him. And defeat may come. So, in a military view, I should certainly Bay our posi tion was better than yours,”, “As to ujeney, we are richer than you are. You smile, but admit that jour paper ia worth nothing, it answers a- a calculating medium, and we hold it ourselves. If any dollar of it were lost, we should, mb v»<* have no foreign debt, be none the poorer But it is worth something;'it has the toHa basis of a large cotton crop, while yours rests on nothing, nml you owe all the world. As to resources we do not lack tor arms or ammunition, end we | have still a wide territory lroin w hich to gather supplies. So, you :ze, wc are not iu extremities. Butif wo were; it we were with out money, w ithout food, without weapons ; if our whole country were devastated, and onr armie3 crashed and disbanded, could we, without giving up oar manhood, give up our i right to govern ourselves? Would you not i rather die, and feci yourself a naan, than live and be subject to a foreign power? “From your stand point there is force iu what you say,” replied the Colonel. “But wo did not come here to argue with you, Mr. Da yis. We came hoping to find some honorable way to peace; and *1 "am grieved to hear you say what you do. When I have seen your young men lying on the battle field, and your old men, women and children starving ip their homes, I have felt I could risk my life to save them. For that reason lam here; and lam grieved, grieved that there is no hope.” “I know your motives. Colonel -Jaques, and I honor yoj* for them ; but what can I do more than lam doing? I would give my poor life gladly if it would bring peace and good will to the two countries, but it would not. It is with your own people you should labor. It is they who desolate our homes, burn our \voeat fields, break the wheels of wagons carrying away our women and children, and destroying supplies meant for our sick and wounded. At your door lies all the misery and the crime of war, and it is a tearful acconnt.” “Not all of it, Mr. Davie. I admit a fearful account, but it is net all at outdoor. Unarmed men are hanged and prisoners are shot down in cold blocd by yourselves. Elements of' barbarism, are catering the war which should make us—you and me, as Christian men— shudder to think of. In God’s name, then lot us stop it. Let us do something, to bring about peace. You cannot expect, with only four and a half millions, as t Mr. Benjamin says you have, to bold out. forever against twenty millions. “Do you euppo&c there are twenty millions at the North determined to crush us ?” “1 do—to crush your Government. A small number of our people—a very small number —are your friends, secessionists, The rest differ about measures and candidates, but are united in the determination to sustain the Un ion. Whoever is elected in November, ho must be committed to a vigorous prosecution of the war.” Mr. Davis still looked incredulous. Ure csfirked: “It is so. sir. Whoever tells you otherwise deceives you. I think I know Northern sen timent, and I assure you it is so. You know we hare a system of lycenm lecturing in our large towns. At tho close of these lectures it is the custom of the people to come upon the platform and talk with the lecturer. This gives him an excellent opportunity of learn ing public sentiment. Last winter I lectured before nearly a hundred of such associations all over the North—from Dubuque to Bangor —and I took pains to ascertain the feeling of (he people. I found a unanimous determina tion to crush the rebellion and save the Union at every sacrifice. The majority are in favor of Mr. Lincoln, and nearly all of those opposed to him aro opposed to him because they think ho doe3 not fight you with enough vigor. “The radical Republicans, who go to skive sufferage and thorough confiscation, are those who will defeat him, it he is to be defeated.— But if he is defeated before the people, the House will elect a worse mar.—l mean the worse for you. It is mere radical than he ig, (yos can see that from Mr. Ashly’s Recon struction bill) and the people arc more radical than the House. Mr. Lincoln, I know is about to call out five hundred thousand more men, and I can’t see how you can resist much long er ; but it you do you will only deepen the radical feeling of tho Northern people. They will now give you lair, honorable, generous terms ; but let them suffer much more,, let there be a dead man in every house, as there ia now in every village, they will give you no terms; they will insist on hanging every Reb el south of-——. Pardon my terms. I mean no offence.” “You give no offence,” he replied, smiling ly. “I would not have you pick your words. This is a frank, free talk, and I like you the better tor saying vrnat you think. Go on.” “I was merely saying that, let the Northern people once really feel the war—they do not te-ei it ye:--and they will insist on banging every one of your leaders.” “Well, admitting all you say, I can’t see how it affects our position. There are seme things worse than hanging or extermination. We reckon giving up the right of self-gov ernment one of those things.” “By self-government you mean disunion— Southern independence!” “Yee.” “And slavery, yon say, is no longer an ele ment ia the contest ?” “No, it is not; it never was essential. It was only the means of bringing other conflict ing elements to r.n earlier culumiaaiion. It fired the musket which was already capped and loaded. There are essential differences between the North and South that will, how ever this war may end. make them two na tions.” “You ask me to say what I think. Will you allow me to say that I know the South pretty well, and never observed those differ ences.” “Then you have not used your eyes. My sight is poorer than yours, but I have scon them for years.” The laugh was upon me, and Mr. Benjamin enjoyed it. “Well, sir, be that as it may. If I under stand you, the dispute between your Govern ment and ours, ia narrowed down to this: Un ion or disunion.” “Yes; or to put it in other words—inde pendence or subjugation.” “Then the two Governments are irreconcil ably apart. They have no alternative but to fight it out. But it is not so with the people. They arc tired of fighting and want peace; and ft3 they bear all the burden and suffering of the war, is it not right they should have peace, and have it on such terms a3 they like ?” “I don’t understand you. Bea little more explicit.” Mfi. DAVI3 REFUSES A.\ ARIUSTIUK. “Well, suppose the two Governments should agree to do something like this : To go to the people with two propositions, say, peaoe with disunion and Sonthern independence as your proposition—and peace with union, emaneipa tiqn, no confiscation and universal amnesty as ours. Let the citizens of all the United States (as they existed before the war) vote “Yes,” “No,” on these two propositions, at a special election within sixty days. If a majority vote disunion, our Government to be bound by it, and let you go in peace. If a majority votes union, yours to be bound by it, and to stay in peace. Tho two Governments can contract iu this way, and the people, though constitutionally usable to decide on peace or war, can elect which of the* two propositions eball govern their rulers. Let Lee aud Grant, agree to an armistice. This would sheathe the sword; and once sheathed, it would never ttgain be drawn by this generation. “The plan is altogether impracticable. If the South were only one State, it might work; bat as it is, if one Southern State objected to emancipation, it would nullify the whole thing ; for you are aware the people of Vir ginia cannot vote slavery ont of South Caro lina, nor the people of South Carolina, vote it cut of Virginia.” “But three-fourths of the States can amend the Constitution. Let it be done in fc that way ; in any way, so that it be done by the people. I am not a statesman or a politician, and 1 do not know just how such a plan coaid be car ried out ; but you get the idea, that the peo ple shall decide the question.” “That the majority shall decide if, you mean. We seceded to rid ourselves of the rule of the majority, and this would subject us to it again.” “But the majority must rile fiueliy. either with bullets cr ballots.” “I am net sure of that. Neither current events nor history show that the majority rales or ever did rule. The contrary, 1 think, is true. Why, sir, the man who should go be fore the Southern people with such a proposi- I tion, with anv proposition which implied that ihs North rifl in have- a sroiee tbc domestic relations of tbo Stutb,-could iret live here a day. He would be banged to the first tree, without judge or jury." lilioly that he would be hanged if he let the Southern people know the majority couldn’t rule." I replied, smiling. ‘T have no fear of that," rejoined Mr. Da vis, al«o smiling most good faumoredlj. “I give you leave toproalaim it from every house top in the South." 'Bat seriously, sir. yea let the majority role in a single State, why not let it rule in tha whole country?’ ‘Because the States are independent and sov ereign.’ Then wo are not a people but a partnership?’ ‘That is all.’ 'Your very came, air, ‘United States,' implies that,’ said Mr. Benjamin. 'But tell me, are the terms you have named—emancipation, confisca tion and universal amnesty—the terms which Mr. Lincoln authorized you to offer me?* 'No sir, Mr. Lincoln did not authorize me to offer you any terms. But I think both ho ami the Northern people, for the sake of peace, would con sent to some such conditions.' CLOSI3 Ot' THE INTERVIEW. 'They are rory generous/ replied Mr. Davis, for the first time during the interview shotviug some angry feeling. But, amnesty, sir, applies to crim inals. We have committed no crime. Confisca tion is of no account, unless you can enforce it.— And emancipation! You hare already emanci pated nearly two millions of our slaves, and if you will take care of them yen may emancipate the re3t. I h&d a few when the war began. I was cf some use to them; they never were of any to me. their will you "emancipated" them, and you may "emancipate-'’ every negro in the Con federacy but we will be free! We will govern our selves. We will do it if we have to see every Southern plantation sacked and every Southern city in flames ’ *‘l see, Mr. Davis, it is useless to continue the eon- ! versation," I replied, “and you will pardon us, if i we have seemed to pres? our views with two much 1 pertinacity. We love tho old flag, and that must be our apology for intruding upon you at all.” “You have not intruded upon me," ho replied, j assuming his usual manner. “I am clad to have met you both. I once loved he old flag as well as you do; I would have died for it; but now it is to me only the emblem of oppression.” “1 hopo the day may never come, Mr. Darts, ’ when I say that, said the Colonel." A half hour’s conversation upon other topics, not of public interest, ensued, and then we rose to go.— ■ As we did so the Rebel President gave mo his hand ■ and, bidding me a kindly good bye, expressed the ’ hope of seeing me again in Richmond in happier i times, when peace should have returned ; but with j the Col. b 2 parting was particularly cordial. Taking liis hand in both of his, he said to him : “Colonel, I respect your character and motives, and wish you well; I wish you every good I can wish you-consistently with tho interest of the Confed eracy." “The quiet, straightforward bearing and magnin- ; cent moral courage of our “fighting parson" had : evidently impressed Mr. Davis very favorably, As we wore leaving the room he added: ‘ Say to Mr. Lincoln for me, I shall at any time j bo pleased to receive propositions for peace on the basis of our independence. It will be useless to ap proach me with any other." When we went out Mr. Benjamin called Judge Ould. who had been waiting during tho whole in- : terview, two hours, at the other end of the hall, and ; we passed down the stairway together. As I put my arm within that of the Judge, he paid to me. “Well, what is the result ?" “Nothing but war ; war to the knife." ‘Ephraim is joined to his idols: let him alone," 1 added the Colonel solemnly, TELEGRAPHIC. REPORTS OF THE PRESS ASSOCIATION. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1863, by J. S. Thrasher, in the Clerk’s office of tho District Court of the Confederate States for tho Northern District of Georgia. Atlanta, Aug. 29. The euotnj is fortifying his now bars between Pace’s Ferry and the Cainpl ellton road- his left is resting on the Rail Road near Chattahoochee bridge. Ho is building a permanent bridgo with his pontoon train, organizing a depot of supplies at Viniiig Station, preparatory to entering upon a tew campaign against onr left, Scouts tills morning report forces crossing the West Point road. Official dispatches from Gen, Wheeler, dated tho I9tb, report the capture cf Dalton with & large quantity of stores, 200 prisoners, 200 mules, destroying three trains of cars and 25 miles of tbs Railroad. Mis command was in good condition. It: is believed that Sherman ia constructing a railroad from Vining’s Station to Sandtown with iron taken from the Augusta railroad, Richmond, Aug. 29. Tho Baltimore American • admits that the sth Corps lost in the fights of Friday and Sunday near Petersburg 5000 killed, wounded and ims3- b.g. A telegram lroiu Harper’s Ferry 26th says a reconnoisance was made on the morning of the 25th by a large force of cavalry under Tovbett, to within about nmiie of Leitoman. The column encountered Breckinridge's force; after some skir mishing that rebel withdrew his comm and, hav ing lost 150 killed and wounded, including sever al staff officers. The fords from Williamsport to tho Point of Rocks arc well guarded, Northern dates up to yesterday received. The Washington Chronicle gives account? of a sharp fight on the 23d at DuSing Station on the Balti more and Ohio The losses on both sides was severe. At nightfall the Federils fell back to their origiualpositicu. It is reported that the 23d corps, under Scho field, left tho Atlanta front on the 16th with fifteen days rations for Marion. On the 20th - Wheeler attacked, captured, and killed the whole garrison and 300 white laborers at Stewart’s Landing. A telegram from Nashville on the 24th save matters at Atlanta unchanged. The army is en gaged in advancing parapets, and strengthening works. On the 19th May Hen. Dodge was shot in the head and log by a sharp shooter: since reported dead. Gen. Ligburn reported wounded in the same way. A semi-official telegram Irom Washington con tradicts tho rumors of Lincoln’s peace commis sioners to the Richmond front, and stating that be declines to withdraw his name* as a candidate for the Presidency. Forrest captured 250 prisoners ut Memphis.— His forces occupied the city two hours, during which time they robbed the principal hotels and boarding houses. Gold in New York 253. Terrible Explosion at the Powder Works— Nine Men Killed.— About two o’clock yesterday afternoon, the granulating mill, belonging to the Government Powder Works near this city, blew ui> with a terrific explosion. There were nine persons in the mill at the time, all of whom were, of course, blown to atoms, hardly a vestige of them remaining. Portions of the bodies wore found hanging on the trees—a most shocking spectacle. Other portions of their remains were discovered about half way be tween the mill and river bank. The concussion was terrible—the glass in all the buildings in the vicinity were shattered, and even panes of glass were bro ken in the city. The leaves were also completely stripped from the trees in the neighborhood. Per sons residing near the scene of the disaster say that whon the explosion took place, a vast column of smoke, debris, Ac., shot a great distance into the air, and descended in a perfect shower of frag- There were about 13,000 pounds of powder in the building at the time of tho explosion. The following are the names of tho unfortunate victims of the accident: . Thomas Ford, James Heath, James Shields, Jaios Reese, Benjamin Searber, Brantley Kitchens, Geo Hayes, Andrew Key, James Atkins, she .latter was a detailed guard, and lived about ten minutes after the accident. . . Al • There is no way of ascertaining the origin or accident—whether t'uc result of carelessness or Ovh ei &ever- i of tho persons killed leave families, doubt ed in a dependent condition, to whom the SrVuf of our ftanx should be es tended. —Chronicle & benUnel, lb:A. NEW GOODS!! NEW GOODS!!! GOODRICH & CO., SROAD STREET, now opening a splendid p.eaertmeot of STAPLE MS F.IIW DBF (MB. FRESH FROM FUROPK'via Berr-md . » 1. tit they >vilt sell cuisap ana Cakh. n. jjjT V .JiAJJMAI.. T. J. JACKSON, ....LOCAL EDITOR, Funeral Notice, Th« friends and fceqaalntanoca of Col. and Mr*, j A. I\ Kocd, are respectfully invite,! toaattend the i funeral of their infant daughter, Mast Eva, from the residence of Mr?, John A. Jonc?, at A . M..to i day. _ as3o It Auction Sai.es.— Ellis, Livingston A C*, ; will sell to-day a very superior let of furniture,.ne groe», horses and wagons, tobacco, whisky, and numerous other articles. Sec advertisements. Columbus, Oa., Aug. 24th, 1804. Mhs. A. G. P»ki>» : L'tlecmed Madam —I have the honor to acknowl edge tha receipt from you of two thousand eight hundred and sixteen dollars, the proceeds of seve ral Concerts given in this city, under your super vision, for the benefit of maimed soldiers. I desire to tender to you, and those who assisted you, the thanks of the association for the lively interest you havo taken in its labors ana benevo lent aims, and at the game time assure you that tho funds will be of great use and relief to onr enter prise. It h at*o gratifying to me, to be able to say, that wo are furnishing artificial legs to a great number of maimed soldier? and every effort will be made to enlarge the sphere of our labors. We expect to have to supply seven or eight thousand, perhaps more, of these useful limbs to our brave sufferers, and also a large number of artificial arms ; although wo arc not prepared to supply the latter yet, to any considerable extent, Before many week* shall have passed, wc expect to hare a factory established in this city, where we hope to rival our Virginia establishment in success and usefulness in restoring tlie lost limbs, and mak-- ing “the lamo to leap for joy." I doubt not, but many generous sbuls wilt send in their contributions to assist us in accomplishing the work wo have undertaken. Very truly yours C. li. MARSHALL, Fresd’t Ase’n for Rel’f Maim’d Sold*. Rev. James E. Evans.-— On Sunday morning ami evening we had the pleasure of listening to j very acceptable discourses from this able and pop- ; ulav diviueat St. Luke (Methodist) church. Mr. Evans seems to belong to the old fashiohed class of Methodist Ministers, who hare no use for soph is- : try, and who never undertake to "nhip (he devil around the stump." He confront? his majesty ; face to face and larrups him fore and aft. The obsolete idea of a veritable hell he revives, and sticks to it that the idea is scriptural, and that bad men are bound to go there, without timely and evangelical repentance. He erects no royal road to the skies, but sets down as a cardinal principle in his creed, that the way is straight, narrow and extremely difficult cf travel, hut to the determined, contrite soul, whoso simple faith lays hold on and appropriates- tlio word of God, a way not only possible but one iu which are to be realizod the only pleasures and joys which arc worth a thought. The sticklers for old landmarks, tho simple truth, and unadulterated gospel, cannot fail to admire this gentleman’s style of preaching, Bad Policy. —We are aware that there is but little to be anticipated from complaints, especially when instituted against the military authorities, who arc not cniy the powers that be, but the arbi ters of the interests of tho country. But wo can’t help and trust we may be pardoned for putting our thoughts in words, that it was a stroke cf-bed policy to say tlie least of it which recently induced the authorities in this city to seize the fac tory churches near the river for hospital purposes, when it must' bo apparent that there arc other buildings ia town, that would havo answered the purpose just as well. Now these buildings were used in public worship by a la v ge aud exceedingly sensitive portion ot our population, to whom we should, as the well-wishers of society,desire to ex tend the utmost privileges of a social, religious and educational character. These people could be reached at these chapels, and experience has pro ven that there is the only place whore they can be reached; Brides the religious privileges extend 'd at this place to those people, these buildings were used for schooling at tho expert so of those be nevolent cud praiseworthy institutions, the facto ries, a large number of indigent children, whose instruction is of the almost importance to society, as it is a monument cf praise to the coble founders of the school. It seems to us there are numerous buildings in town devoted to objects and interests not half so commendable which might have been appropriated to hospital uses. But if churches must needs be taken, it seems to us that it would : have been far less stibversivo of tho good of the community to have taken any one or all of the handsome up town churches. V/e trust Dr. Doug lass will give this matter a thoughtful considera tion, and if other arrangements arc practicable, release these chapels at as early a day as conve nient. ‘Taxi: Play. ’ —We give place this morning to a Communication over this signature, which, while agreeing in some respects with the views recently expressed iu our column on the subject of rents, goes on to show the evils likely to grow out of such articles by arraying in antagonism proprietors and tenant?, and further that real estate owner? are not tho only parties to whom the charge of ex tortion is applicable. In this latter supposition we f#lly agree with “Fair Play.” The fell spirit of speculation and extortion, wo regret to say, has permeated all the ramifications of business, #ach branch of industry, and all grades of society.— Tho rich and the poor, male and female, white and black, big, little, young and old’—-all seem to hare passed under the baneful influence of the prevail ing miasma. Tho weight of public opinion, as expressed from the pulpits and through ihe press of the country, has become powerless to arrest the ruinous tendency, and there remains no remedy that wo can nee but, a thorough financial reform, and the returu of peace, reason and a sound state of morals. In the articles recently written on renta in this paper, it ha.» not been our intention to engender a spirit of ill-will between landlords and tenants, but to awaken tho former if possible to reflection, to arrest ae far rs we could the upward tendency of rents, to restore confidence in the national curren * cv and prevent its further depreciation. Wc felt iu taking this position, that we were discharging an obligation we owed to society as a public jour nalist, and felt and yet feel an intense desire to shield as far as we can the poor who must necessa rily be the greatest sufferers from the inconveni-' ences and burdens which the upward tendency in house rents now threatens. Would that wo could awaken in tho minds of landlords, as well as all others, who may be sacrificing everything to thy love of money, a spirit of calm and sober rc-flee tiofc. » [COUMUXICATAD.j Rants.—2*o the Local of the (Jolinn.lia* 1 •httv : Several articles have recently appeared iu your paper oa the subject of rents. Those articles have more tb&n intimated that there is extortion in the prices charged for rent and thru the owners or proprietors are not wholly innocent cf a public evil, in which the poor especially are deeply inter ested. Now, sir, anything that can be done in these trying times to relieve the distressed and help the noedy—to enforce the divine precept “Love thy neighbor &a thyself,” of, “Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you,” is commendable «nd praiseworthy. But, sir, has it never occurred to you that some tbing3 beside? houses arc ce«-eß?ary. The mines of our country have shown us chat eh ay -**■' without souses anti wu:. ■■ -r- hut foiid L Liumpmt sable, even to a fArr.go. I fear, air, sash articles »a I have seen (if they have any influence at all,) will be more likely to array landlord and tonaat against each other, as if their interests were iaizn icftl, than to make them feel, a? they really are, ma tual. * I have no interest m tb.s matter to subserve bfti j what is common to all. Ide net expect to rent a house, and have so little to let that it is a matter ' of no consequence what the price may be. ! You eay landlords speak of high taxe3 &s area j son for high rente. Taxes are high and ought t» be paid because the government needs the money j Now, sir, I will furnish fifty families with hens i es for the ensuing year from Ist October for just ; half what tho same houses rented for in 1860, j payable in the same kind of money then used— J specie. But you say this is not fair; the specie is ' not iu the country and is not a correct standard, i Grant it for the sake of the argument. Then, sir, I f will bo very' accommodating according to cireum- I stauces. I will receivo the following named arti | cles in pay for rent at the current prices in 1860 ! viz: pork, beef, bacon, lard, corn, wheat, flour, meal, rice, potatoes, turkeys, chickens, eggs, bat ter, cows and calves, firewood, and any and all kinds of wearing apparel. I havo said nothing about coffee, sugar, tea, salt, fine wines, liquors, t Ac., lest you might say they were not in tho conn, try, therefore not a correct criterion, but, T assure you, they will not be refused in pay merit,, even at a small advance upon the prices of 1860. Now, sir, the articles proposed to be rcecired ia pay for rent arc all staple products of the country and tho production thereof but slightly interfered with by the war. Now, sir, if the poor man who has but two hous es aud those very plain one? —one to live in, tho other to rent—and he has everything to buy and nothing to sefl and he is willing to take half the quantity of the staple products of tho country that ho got for the same house in 1860—a time of peace and plenty—l see no very good reason why hs should be suspended alone as a public spectacle. J think he is at least entitled to sorae company— a poor wood-hauler, a chicken-peddler, or even a poor fisherman, if need ho that gentlemen farmers and princely manufacturers must bo spared. Do give the owners and proprietors of houses to vent Fairs Play. IroSofirtM. By Bihiiiptou & €«, AT PRIVATE SALE! 50 LIKELY Plantation NEGROES; 150 Head of HOGS ; 50 “ MERINO SHEEP ; Cattle, Mules, Wagons, Growing Crop, Corn, Peas, Cuba Sugar Cane, Potatoes, j Plantation Toots. Fodder, &e., &c., now on the Plantation, with the privilege of re maining until Christmas. All of which will be -sold at a bargain if Applied so: soon. ag3otf By Livingston &. Cos. 200 Gr^3L.T_.o:isrS riKUUtmamjiim: A VERY PINE ARTICLE. | For sale in quantities of 10 Gallons and upwards. acSO ts j By Silis, Livingston & Cos. ON TUESDAY, "Cth of August at 10 o’clock, wo wil. sell in front of our store | A LIEELY WOMAN, 24 years old, | A Good Seamstress and House Servant. i A NEGRO MAN, 3-5 years *M, [ Good Field Hand. : ag~ 2t $6 ;By SEttis, laveugstoia Cos ON Tuesday, 30th of August, at 10 o’clock, wo wifi sell ha front of our Auction ifoom A Very Desirable Lot of FINE PARLOR FURNITURE! ALL OF WHICH IS NEARLY NEW. j We name iu part: Fine Mahogany Sofa, ; What-Not, Ingrain Carpet and Rug, Mar* | blc top Bureau, Wardrobe, Brass and Iron ; Fire Screens, Window Shades, Cayd Ta bio, Picture*, Fine Mahogany Parlor I Chairs, Crockery and China Ware, Cts f | Glass Goblets. | ONE VEftS EUVE GUITAR ! j One Sell Blacksmith’s Tools! j ONE LARGE SUGAR KETTLE! j agff.t 2t §l2 jßy RlSis, JLivmgstoit A €'o | pereiwptorYsale ! | AN TUESDAY, 30th of August, at 10 o'clock, we ; v will sell in front of our store, 17 Bbls. VERV SUPERIOR WHISK V! ! TO PAY CHARGES AND ADVANCES. I _ag29 2fc *0 |By Ellis, JLiviiigston & €o. ON TUESDAY, 30th August, at 10 o’clock, we wttl sell in front of our store, A good 2 horse Wagon, i 2 Setts Fine Double Harness, 2 Setts Fine Single Harness, ; 1 Man’s Saddle, | 10 bbls fine Whiskey, 1 case Smoking Tobacco, Xjot furniture, —ALSO, — ; A likely Negro Woman, 28 years old : good field hand, cook, <tc., A fine Harness Horse, kind ana gentle One bbl fine Apple Brandy. Aug. 27 td— SIS .Through to Montgomery ! NEW SCHEDULE. | Montgomery and West Point Rail Hoa ! Company. COLUMBUS, August 27, ISS4 In\ T oud after August 27th. tho Passenger Train os I (j the Montgomery and Point Kai road Leave Montgomery at 3:0 0 a. m. Leave West Point at- / :10 a. m. ; Arrive at Cblambus at o:.3„ p, m. ‘t Leave Cfolumbus at 5:50 a. ni. ! Arriveat Montgomery at 3:00 p. a, Arrive at West Potnt at 4!30 p. w. j Freight Train leaves Columbus at 8:40 am. i Arrives at 8:27 p m D U. CRAM, Sup’t * Eng j as 271S64—if_ WANTfeD! -AS# 114, BroaU Sti’oot COLUMBUS, GEO. < .. ! 2fi Barrels Vinegar 25 Soft Stjap: I 500 Pounds Good Tallow . j 500 “ Beeswax; 50 Bushels Irish Potato*:?, «nu othe? I Country Produce, for which tho New I# ! sue will be paid or SALT, SODA, SU ; GAR, <£*c , will be given, ang26 dot w2t '• ? FOR »ALeT A GOOD Fa l ib- end Harness Horse, Avply to 8, h. MU H DOCD, ag2o 3t | . this i £h*