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CHICAGO TRIBUNE, AILY TII-WEERLY ARB WEEKLY. •CMi K*. (1 Clark Street. nun or teb Chicago tbibcrk. Daily, detirerefl la city (per week). M Dally, to mail subscribers, per year SIO.OO Daily, to mall «nbscrthcr», per 6 months.. 5.00 Trt-weeklr, per year 5.00 gfeekly, tnbecrlbere (6 ao’« $1.00). 3.00 * i copies 7.00 w 10 soplM 15*00 * $0 copies, and Ito getter-up of Club.—-. so*oo la Registered Letter* may be ee»t at ■nr risk. IV* As remittance tor clubs must, In all caiea, ■e made at on tone. Address “ CHICAGO TRIBUNE” Chicago, EL Chicago Cribmte. THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1864. THE KBITS. The latest adrlcee from Grant’, army, u £lven In Secretary Stanton’s bulletin, are to 4:30 p. m. yesterday afternoon, in* dispatch from City Point at that honr. It Informs ns there -was no lighting yesterday, bnt that movements were in progress, the pub ; licatioc of which would be premature at this time. Onr news from this exciting theater oi war from other and ordinary news channels confirms and carries forward the Aspects of the gen established *by previous dispatched It is evident that Xce is determined to oppose with his whole strength Grant’s powerful menace of the Southern communications of the rebel cap ital, and that the heavy fighting In that ■quarter bnt begun. As for the city of yelcrsbnig, it certainly lies exposed to our guns, from the rebel lines we have carried, and may be easily destroyed by onr shells. 31b occnpsncy by onr iorces Is quite another matter, as the enemy’s guns so cover the place that onr troops could not hold it au hour unless the foe were previously dis lodged. It doubtless has something to do with this feature of the situation, tbe new movement reported as now taking place. Onr news from Sherman’s army through tbe Official Bulletin of tbe Secretary of War, is to Tuesday afternoon, and reports the con tinuance of very heavy rains still retarding operations, a misfortune by tbe way our Northwestern farmers would gladly relieve Sherman of, were it possible. Oar own ad vices from Sherman’s army are to the 16th Inst., three days later than those in onr list issue, and comprise a highly interesting and graphic glimpse of the situation, and report a most encouraging condition of affairs in onr army. Gen. Sherman is moving with great caution, with his forces well in hand, and his line of communications very strongly protected. He Is sure to give a good account of bis movements when tbe time comes, and it now seems near at hand The Copperhead pow-wow, miscalled a National Convention, which was to have in congruously mixed itself with the patriotic ast-cciutioDß of tbe Fourth of July, in this city, ie postponed until August 29th, when it will probably assemble, unless then as now it be impossible for the leaders of the party to determine whether they shaUlfavor peace or war. It will be t*ry melancholy that so many of the faithful are logo without any principles until that time, hut it Is inev itable—Fremont must continue his patient wooing. little Mack mast wait a few weeks longer. It is sad, but cannot be helped. The reason of tbe postponement of the Copperhead Convention is apparent The leaders dare not attempt to define their prin ciples at the present stage of the campaign. If they meet on the 4th of July, and the peace wing obtain the sway, and this is more than likely, tbe possible success of the Union nnns in tbs field may instantly and fatally sweep away the mnd dams ol these traitors. Vallandigfa&m has come back to engineer this wing of tbe party, a delegate with fell powers in that body, and it is evident that the Government intends to let him severely alone lo exercise such func tions, as a kind of political pole-cat. The Copperheads will not, therefore, come out of their holes until about tbe 18th of, September. 8o the grand snake killing, the people are eager to eet about, will occupy only a little more than one month, time enough indeed. But it will be grevions dis appointment to multitudes of the faithful. The Copperheads of Wisconsin, a forlorn crew in a State that runs its affairs and gets up a first class reputation for loyalty, met yoterday at Madison in a State Convention. A party of wet hens under a dung cart on a rainy day is a cheerful assembly compared lo each a gathering. They did nothing but choose electors and delegates to the Chicago Convention. It 1s a sad thongbt that these Wisconsin Copperheads are not to have their views of the war prepared for them until nearly two months later than was anticipat ed. on August 20th instead of July 4th. Our special Cairo dispatch gives ns the original rebel dispatch from a member of his ctbtr, which announced the death of tbe reb el General Folk, who, It seems, was killed by a cannon ballon the 14tb Inst, in Iront of Sherman’s army. Gold was kept exceedingly busy yesterday, climbing np and down like a bear on his pole. The speculators had it all their own way and bled tbelr victims without mercy. In New Tork quotations reached 225, 230 and These figures doubtless represent ed only very limited transactions, and the market was very easily broken and came down with a crash to 206, end finally to 205. Yesterday was a day of wrath for any opera tors who got caught ont In that shower. The produce markets here yesterday were more wildly excited than ever, and prices went up aud down in a manner not very satis factory lb those interested. Wheat ad vanced l&c per bushel and before night fell back again, with Biles daring the day of about 1,000,000 bushels. Com rose 10c. per bushel, and before night reacted and declined Bc, with sales dur ing the day of ahont 525,000 bushels. Flour advanced from CO to 75c. Oats advanced 4 but fell back 2&Sc. before tbe close. Whisky opened at sLssadvanced to and closed at $1.57. About 7,800 barrels changed hands. Altogether, between ex citements and panics, it probably the most remarkable day in tbe history of the Crain trade. * In the general markets, and throughout the city trade, the same feverishness existed, with unsettled rates and an advance in moat I articles both of necessity and luxury. Thus the dry goods wholesale houses marked up , their prices, cotton fabrics advancing Bas i emtsper yard. The retail dealers are not likely to be left for behind in such matters. Leading paper dealers advanced prices seve ral cents per pound. In the grocery trade. ns Will bC noted la oar report elsewhere, the aj predation also took place, and sugars, re fined and raw, w£rc sold to wholesale deal ers at Jrom >£a«£c, advance, with a feeling that still higher figures must be reached in ibis staple. Holders of slocks of wood and coal not to be backward, have within tbe pad few days made such advances as have act family men solemnly to consider whether the usual rule of buying coal and wood in midsummer for winter use is likely to be a fi&le one If postponed until then. The return of Santa Anna to Mexico in the train of the usurper by whom he Las been appointed Marshal of the empire, ■will recall his former return. by the conni vance cl President Polk, daring oar Demo cratic war with Mexico for annexation by war, with the right of peaceable secession. The game of the Democratic Administration was to return Santa Anna who wonld seize the Government and then irmy» peace with ns, selling ns a liberal slice of the territory. Bnt as soon as Santa Anna reached home he went vigorously into the prosecution ot the war for Ids country. If opportunity offers lie will be very apt to trip np the heels of Maxlmillian in a similar way. Dcath of Mss. Dn. Bitchel—We regret to learn that the wife of Rev. Dr. Rltcbel, of Detroit, died at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, the 21st inst, at Detroit, alter a long and painfhl Illness. The remains have been taken to Greenwood Cemetery for Interment. Dr. Bitch el was earnestly invited to come to onr city some months ago, but the critical State of his wife's health has hitherto delay ed his answer to the invitation. Many friends In Chicago will deeply sympathize -with btm in this new bereavement. gals sfa CaptnredCargo. Bostok, June 22.— The cargo of the block ade runner Tuning Republic was fold at auc tion to-d»T. The price* of cotton were as follower 233 bales of middling uplands at 3L42&Li7; 137 bales oi low middling at >5L5461.41; T37 bales good at f LS4^L4I; *137 bales damaged at s«.o4>£. A quantity Of tobacco brought 59S87ctf. The Kbiqi remained for some time to try and save something from the wreck, bat io two houva it went to pieces. Upon the arrival of the Farren the car rh oft were sent to the naral hospital where they will be cared for. Cspt Gleason of the Lavender begs to re turn fals sincere thanks for the gauant dar ing of the preservation of himseu and crew trim their perilous situation; also to all the officers of the Fatnn for their kind trea inect of them while on board. VOLUME xvn. FROM HIMSYILLE. Tbr War In AUbaiu**Blatteriat Do* catnr—Guerilla Haid—Politics In the Army* [From Our Own Ccnetnondeut ] Bminm, Saturday, June Ift. Prcah troops from the North are constant ly arriving along the line of communication from Nashville to Chattanooga, and relieving the veteran forces from guard and garrison duty that they may enter upon more active duty at the front. Some of the new regi ments are hundred days’j men and some are regularly enlisted, and between the two there will soon be a force amply sofflclent to re lieve every veteran regiment from duty in the rear. Two or three scares have been gotten up along the line, within a day or two. It was reported last sight and this morning that an attack bad been mode upon Athens, in this State, and one hundred prisoners carried o£ Another that yesterday, upon the departure of an old brigade from Decatur, an attack was made upon that place by Roddy, and that a part of the brigade was sent back. Also, that a considerable force is threatening Huntsville, and alarming reports of rebel forces at various points on the other side of tbe river, ar« current. As these reports may reach yon as facts, I have taken pains to ascertain the truth from reliable authority, and find, as 1 supposed, bnt very little truth in the stories. No such thing as repotted has occurred at Athens, and only a guerilla dash upon Decatur, amounting to but little. There are three or tour hundred guerillas larking about the mountains in the neighborhood, merely to do any missbief which would not he too dangerous to themselves; hat any formida ble attack upon Huntsville is not very prob able. There is a strong iort here, now in working order, and in each a commanding position that it wonld be very unhealthy for a rebel force to approach the place from any direction. The defenses about the railroad dej-ot and public stores, squint at tbe town as the responsible party In case oi a raid, and this 44 word to the wise” will probably be sufficient. As to tbe rebel forces across the river, there are three or four thousand massed to gether at a point near Decatur, and a small garrison opposite Whitesbnrg, ten miles from here, and these comprise the whole rebel force in this region, so iar as can be as certained by the military authorities. If they had any such forces as reported, and they bad any serious expectation of captur ing anv of these points along the railroad, the rebels wonld not busy themselves in telling of H, and getting np these alarms at the very moment when the whole line is swarming with Union forces, new and old, 1 nt keep quiet till a mpre favorable moment o-curved. Their object manifestly is, to de ta o as much of our force in the rear as pos sible, and prevent the reinforcement of Sher xom’s already resistless army. The renomination of Mr. Lincoln surprises no oae. It is just whit everybody expected, ai d so far as 1 have heard expressions of sen timent, both in and ont of the army, all earnestly loyal men, whatever may have been their preferences, ore now disposed to waive them and acquiesce in the selection. The only thing in the political budget which ear prises people here, is the position of Mr. Fre mont. The copperheads h*ve been flattering him, with tbe hope of dividing and destroy ing the Union party, and thus securing a President of their own stripe; and tbe poor man has not sense enough to see it. bnt seems to think if he can only learn their lingo he will get their votes I A gentleman remarked the other day: 44 1 was a Biiong Fremont man till I saw bis letter to the Cleveland Convention, and then I gave him np. 1 need to think he was smart, hat 1 concluded then tbit he was a fool/’ In his letter of acceptance, four years azo, he need these words: 44 Free labor, the natu ral capital which constitutes the real wealth of this great country,” &c, A man who does sot know the distinction between labor and capital—between industry and the accu mulations of industry—bet ween a%boem iker and a ride of leather—cannot be a statesman nor fit to be President of this “great conn try.” Bis second race for tbe Presidency will be tbe most magnificent fizzle of the ace; and it Is to be hoped .hat after that, we shall bear no more of the 44 Great Pathfind er,” either In political or military life. TOG DUA.FT. Enlistment of Naval Substitutes—A Circular from tbe Provost alar ■bal General. Pnovosr Maksuaj. Qensbal's Office, ) Was DHrABTKHNT, Washington, Jane Cl. f To prevent misapprehension It is aonoan ccd that the joint resolution of Congress, ap proved June Sd, 1804, does not act to prevent tbe enlistment of substitutes in the navy or marine corps, for men drafted under the en* rollment act; neither does it forbid credit logmen enlisted In the navy or marine corps, as provided under sections 7, 8 and 2 of the act approved February 24, 1864, amen datory of the enrollment act., Men enlisting in the navy or marine corps as substitutes for drafted men, must enlist as such for three years. Exemptions will cot be granted to principals nnbll they bring to the Board of Enrollment certificates from tbe authorized naval or ma rine recruiting officers, of the fact that the substitutes have been actually accepted and received into tbe navy or marine corps for three years. Circular Ho. 19, dated May 16, 1664, was issued to accommodate persons actually absent from their residences; and who, being themselves liable to military duty, might desire to famish substitutes without being put to tbe inconvenience of returning to their State or homes, in order to do so. It is not to be construed or used cs authorizing recruiting for army, navy or marine corps in one State for the credit ol another, through brokers or otherwise, nor lor any other purpose than the one as herein explained. THE WAR SOUTfI CAS* OLLKA. Vito Text of Secretary Stanton’* Beta!* laiory Order. Wab Depabtmcnt, Washington, I Jane 3684—31} r. x, J To Major General Diz: General Foster, commanding the Depart ment of the South at Hilton Head, forwards the following dispatch dated June 15, at Hil ton Head, 6. C.: “1 have the honor to report that I have to day received from Major-General Samnel Jones, commanding tbe rebel forces in this department, a letter stating that five general officers of the United States, as prisoners of war, had been placed In Charleston, to bo retained there under onr fire.- Against this weak and cruel act I have protested. In tbe meantime tie fire on the city is continued. I respectfully ask that an equal number of rebel officers of eqnnl rank may be sent to me in order that I may place them under tbe rebel fire os long as onr Officers are exposed in Charleston. This department has issued a retaliatory • rder, transferring to General Foster an equal r.nmbiT of rebel general officers to be treated in the manner proposed, os long ns onr offi cers are exposed in Charleston. E. M. Stanton. Secretary of War. SHIPWRECK OF AN U. S. _ . STEAUfiB. Suffering and .Daring Beecnc of her Crew. New Yobk, June 22. —A Ncwbern, N. C , letter of June Itfth, says the U. S. steam transport John Farren, Capt, Smallman, bos armed here from Newport, N. 0., which place she left oa the morning of the 15th iDEt, The Captain reports having on his way taken off 14 ot the crew of the U. 8. gunboat Lavender, which ran on Cape Lookout Shoals on the night of the 11th lost. Captain Smallrnan’e attention was first at tracted by a signal from the wreck, and upon nearing it be found the men dinging to a small portion ol the hull, which was just out of water. There web a heavy sea run ning, which made it almost impossible to relieve the sufferers, but a small boat was manned by the captain and a chosen crew, and approaching the wreck the poor fellows, mad with hunger and thirst, rushed into the . boat which Immediately capsized, throwing the whole parly on to the breakers. - It was then some time before all got bock to tho wreck again. Capt Smallman then strong on the boat, which he succeeded In righting, and, after a time, got her balled out, and went back to the Farren. He then contrived to ran a line from the Farren to the wreck, by which means, after great diffi culty, all were brought on board. Some of the men were braised in a fearful manner, and so much exhausted as to be insensible, having been on the wreck four- days and nights without food. Captain Gleason of the Lavender reports having ran on the shoal at 11 o'clock on the night of the 11th Inst. The Lavender was a new boat, this being her first trip. She was built at Philadelphia, from which point sailed a few dhys before for the blockading squadron off Charleston, where she was to have been used as a tender. tn ehc 1 elt Philadelphia her crew consists cd o! 23 all told, some of whom were either drowned or died of exposure. Xbo Atlantic and Great We»t* era Railroad. DfTTOS, June 2L—The ceremony of driv- - tag hurt .pike on the Atlantic and Great western Railroad, was fonnallv eone through "with at thl. city thla presence of the prominent officials of the road, and those of the Cincinnati. HamUtofl and Dayton Railroad. A Urge number of citizens ■witnessed the event. Among other distinguished guests were Lieutenant-Gov ernor .Ande.’ s m and General McCook. The line now completed forms the connecting link between New Tork and St Louis, with out break ol guage, a distance of twelve hundred miles. On the 20th instant, Mr. Eennard arrived wWh bis palace car at Dayton, on the newly lafc tiuck of the Atlantic & Great Western Rath rood. It is rumored that on the S3d in stant, a train of care will run without change from Jersey City to St. Louis. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. THE WAR FOR THE UNION. Latest from Our Army Before Petersburg. OPERATIONS TO TDESDAT MORNING. Official News from GityPeint to Yesterday Afternoon. NTERESTIN6 DETAILS OF THE SITUATION. Both Armies Strengthening Their Positions. LATEST FEOM GEN. SHEE HAN TO THE 16TH INS I. News from Federal and Rebel Sources. OTJE AEMYIN GOOD CONDITION AND SMEITa The EnemJ’s Position Turned by Onr Forces* REBEL ACCOUNTS UF BEN. STURGIS’ DISASTER. Postponement of the Chicago Copperhead Convention to August 29th. T.ATira UEOM EUEOPE-FOEEIQN ENLISTMENT QUESTION. From New York-Commarciil and Financial Aspects. OFFICIAL BULLETIN. Washington. Wednesday 23—10 p. m. To Major Gen. Diz: Dispatches from City Point at 4:80 this, Wednesday evening, report no fighting to day. Movevementa are in progress which arc not now proper for publication. The Richmond papers report an attack on Lynchburg, by Gen. Hunter, on Saturday, and that he was repulsed. It Is believed, however, that there was nothing more than a reconnoissanee, and that having ascertain ed the place to be strongly defended, General Hunter withdrew and Is operating upon tbe enemy’s communications at other points. A dispatch from Gen. Sherman’s head quarters, dated yesterday (Tuesday) evening, at half-past eight o’clock, says that it has rained almost Incessantly, in spite of which onr Hues have been pressed forward steadily, ano an Important position has been gained by Gen. Howard. The enemy made a desperate attempt to retake the position last night, making seven distinct assaults on Gen. Whitaker’s brigade of Stanley’s division, and losing not less than 700 or 800 men. 200 were killed, and left m Whitaker’s front. The assault was followed by a heavy fire of artillery, under which the position was fortified and is now safe. Onr cavalry is across Noonday Creek on onr left, and cue brigade of the 23d corps Is across Nasis Creek on the right, but tbe rebel left is behlhd a swamp, and the rains prevent any advance. The fighting has been quite severe at all points, the enemy resist ing stubbornly and attempting the offensive wheneverhe can. Gen. Slgel reports from Hartinsbnig to day tbaa there is no truth In the statement of the Philadelphia of the 21st, in relation to a raid of Moseby. Winchester is not occupied by the enemy, nor is tbe tele graph wires cat between that place and Har per’s Ferry. No military intelligence from any other quarter has been received to-day by the De partment. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War. THE WAR IN VIRGINIA. I>afcat from the Siege of Peteiubnrjr— BoDtbardluff to Commence—Hunter tuui Joined Sheridan at White lloase. (Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.] Washington, Wednesday, Jane 22. Rumors of the disaster predicted upon the present position of the army before Peters burg are totally unfounded. Despatches from City Point to-day state that the siege of Petersburg is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily without blood shed. The following is from one of your correspondents: Bzadquabtzbs Eighteenth Aunt Cobps, t Nzab Pstebseubg, Va., June 18.168t. f . I have been out to the front to-night, and have witnessed bow busy the rebels were, not only in plying the shovel, but in mount ing heavy gnna—using .cranes for that pur pose. The Richmond and Petersburg Rail road has been constantly active In transport ing troops, Ac. from point to point, and as I write (10 .p. m.), I bear the whistle of the locomotive and the stopping train, Just oppo site ns. It is presumed that Lee’s army will attack our intrenchments, and endeavor to gain the river bank, to cut off Grant’s, com munication; but it will be a sore Job. We arc anxiously expecting them, our men lying in the intrenchnymts. Will advise you to morrow concerning farther operations. General Gilmore has been relieved, and as I understand goes to Fortress Monroe to await a Court of Inqu’rv; be that as it may, he is'deservlng. In the opinion of his old corps (the 10th) of better treatment; for no General has been more respected or loved than be, in this command, and no one man has given more pratig* to our army than has Gilmore In his operations in Georgia and South Carolina, to say nothing of bis bravery and engineering skill at this point. Hbadquabtxbs Abut or tec Potoxic, I , June Si. f Some skirmishing took place along the line yesterday and last evening, bnt no change of position has been made by either parly da ring the last, two days. The enemy are busy throwing up works at different points, and although our lines reach within three quarters of a mile of Petersburg, they seem determined to hold it to the last. Onr wounded have nearly all been sent to City. Point, where hospitals have been arranged for them. Bxrauna Hcwnaros, June St, I via BALtmoax, June 22. j.. There has been no general engagement since the last report . . The rebels endeavored to construct earth works on James river, in tbeyicinlty of Tur key Bendand Malvern Hill, bnt onr gnnboats shelled them out, . . Supplies have been sent to Sheridan, at White House. . New Tobk, June 22,—There was no dis patch from Secretary Stanton last night. , * Washington special to the Rfarta says: Intelligence from the front to yestcreay noon is at hand.' 4< n is understood that Sheridan is already on another raid. « On Sunday night there was considerable skirmishing and heavy artillery firing, but nothing or importance Is .reported. A de mand for the surrender oi Petersburg has been made and refused, and our artillery have already ehelled the place, which is nearly de served by its inhabitants.” f The NewTork Tribune'* Washington spe clsl aaya: Later information from the army U, that all was quiet on Sunday' night, with the exception of firing at intervals along the line. An attack was made on oar center, which was quickly repulsed. The rebels occupy a hlglf eminence near the town, and it would be useless to sacrifice life in an attempt to to take the town, as the rebels, unless dislodged, would be able to throw shells Into the midst of any force oc cupying the town. The position we bold is a very embarrassing one to the rebels, as they admit. The New York Timet' special, near Peters burg, 19th, says: The country may look for a demonstration shortly which will greatly change the aspect of afiaire at this point, as preliminary to another event, pernaps of greater importance. The bombardment of Petersburg is set down for tbe opening step in the ensuing week’s operations. Biroey has his artillery In excellent posi tion at a range from twelve hundred to four teen hundred yards of the heart ot the city, and at daylight to-morrow (Sunday) shelling will commence, provided the place is not previously surrendered by evacuation or ne gotiation, the former of which only is likely o occur. Tbe arrival of Hunter, with his force, at White Bouse, together with Sheridan, en route to this place, to operate in onr vicinity, has been officially announced this evening. Gen. Grant is determined to Increase rather than diminish his force at this point. This (Saturday) evening, Birney, command ing Hancock’s corps, extended his lines so far as to occupy the ground where the wounded of yesterday’s charge have since lain. The HeraUV* correspondent, City Point, June 19th, says: Rebel sources report that Ewell’s corps has been sent against Hunter. With the capture ot Petersburg, the Dan ville road will be the only communication south left. The width of the track of this road differs from all others, which will pre vent |bc withdrawal of the rolling stock. This road is easily destroyed from Petersburg, bo that tbe rebel Government will feel that Richmond Is held by a very ellgbt tenure. Tbe lobs of Petersburg is virtually the sur render of Richmond. Let the timid be assured {bat the glorious campaign of Vicksburg will find a parallel here. Lee’s announced victory at Harriett's was an attack on Foster’s Division of Butler’s force, on the 17th. Field’s and Picket’s Di visions of Longstreot’s Corps charged Fos ter’s line, driving bis left and centre back, though repulsed on every other portion of the line. Subsequently a part of the original line was lost, but regained. To day (19th) the attack was renewed with Infantry and artillery. A portion of our centre was driv en back. An advance was ordered, and the enemy was driven. So we now bold our line triumphantly. An IBth Army Corps correspondent, Juno 19th, sajs; Smith's command, except Mar* tindale’e division, are encamped in the neighborhood of Port Walthall. Hancock’s Corps was repulsed bythe enemy yesterday, when Burnside advanced and succeeded in driving them from their position. To avoid flanking, they abandoned the entire line, and Hancock occupied it. The Hrcla'a correspondent with Hunter, June 14th,says: “The line of railroad be tween ChsirlottesvlUe and Lynchburg has . been destroyed effectually for two miles, thus cutting in two the rebel forces at the two places/* The Herald'a James river correspondent, SOth, says: “The rebels were shelled out of .their position at Malvern Hill (north of the river), by the gunboat Eutaw, and located themselves out ol range. Three of the rebtl rams came down nearly to Dutch Gap, and were fired upon by our monitors. The rams steamed slowly back. Grant and But ler were on the Agawam, to have an inter* view with Admiral Lee, and witnessed the fighting.” The Richmond Sentinel of the 15th says of Hnnter*s operations that, “alter destroying a part of the Charlottesville railroad, they struck the railroad to Petersburg, near Con cord depot, and cat the telegraph.** “ The purpose of isolating Lynchburg,” the Senti vd says, “is a failure, owing to Sheridan*s not joining Hunter.” It also claims that Hampton whipped Sheridan. Washington, Jane 21.— Several boats load ed with wounded arrived here to-day from City Point. I learn from passengers that the position In front of Petersburg is about the same as 1 telegraphed you last night A rambling fire was kept up through Saturday night and Sunday. It was reported that the rebels made an attack on our lines Sunday night Gen. Grant bad sent in a flag of trace to ask the surrender of the city, but it was rejected. Sunday wus mostly occupied by both sides in burying the dead. The rebel .positions around Petersburg are said to be very strong, and . especially on the east side. Large wharves are being rapidly built at City Point. A steamer was fired into on Friday evening, opposite Wilcox’s landing, by the lebel battery on tbe north side of James River. One shot passed through her, bntdld no serious damage. Tbe six pieces of artil lery captured by our forces oefore Peters burg were brought down last Sunday to City Point They were literally covered with blood, showing with what desperation they had been defended. Tbe wharf near the month ol Aqnla creek was barnt by gueril las yesterday. The late Richmond papers claim a great rebel victory in the late south of James river. They affect contempt for Grant’s present movements, and say If it continues his army will be barled in Peters burg. Gen. Gilmore arrived hero to-day. He will await farther orders. KAUTZ’S CAVALRY OPERATIONS. Hzaixjuaeters 16 tu Akvy Goars, I In tbx Field, Jane 16, 1661. - f While Ealdy Smith.was operating yester day in front of Petersburg, Kautz with his splendid cavalry division, newly mounted, and in excellent condition for service, made a sweeping detour to the left, and appeared in front of the massive work thrown up to defend tbe city on the Norfolk Railroad. At midnight Kautz commenced to cross the pontoon bridge, and pushing on In ad vance of Smith, met the enemy’s pickets alter passing over three or four miles of the Jordan rood. The rebel works on the railroad were reached abont noon, and the Inevitable rebel cavalry regiment, having again made its ap pearance, was driven in disorder, into the works. Gen. Kantz was in doubt whether the rebels occupied the works in force, or whether only a small detachment or the Pe tersburg militia supported ibis cavalry. He determined to test this question by a charge, and the men were dismounted and formed as skirmishers, with Mix’s brigade on the right, and Spears on the left. Three times, with nothing but their car bines, these gallant'men charged to the very guns of the enemy, but the latter, safe be hind their deep ditch and their hi?h wall, laughed at any attempt of men withpnt bay onets to drive them from their works. The flashes from fourteen rebel cannon, and the smoke of nearly three hundred rebel mus kets, exhibited the fact that the defending* force outnumbered the assailants. The failure of Kantz was caused entirely by the impossibility of. cavalry carrying works like those which he found himself in front oft Heavy artillery and the threaten ing bayonets of a column of infantry were all that could make any impression on these formidable intrenebments, fmrrisoued as they were. It was hoped that he would oolyflnd militia in smsll-mnnbers here; and If he bad, few that know General Kantz, or have watched his career, can donbt lor a moment' that he would have entered Petersburg In tri nznnh, and have successfully accomplished the destruction of the Appomattox bridges. [Correspondence of the N. Y. Herald.] Bebotda Bcndheds, Va., June 16,1SGJ. Maj. Gen. Gilmore, with his personal stafl —Maj. Brooks and Cnpts. Bragg and Fro th •lngham—left last night for Washington, where he is to report to the Adjutant General of the army, in pursuance of the following, order: nCADQUABTEBS, AB3CIZB 07 UNITED STATES, I Cnr Point, Va., June 17,1661, | Special Obsess. No. 86.—Major Gen. Q. A. Gillmore. United Bta*ca volunteers, Is, at his own request, hereby relieved from the command of the 10th Army Corps, serving in the Department of Virginia and North Carolina, .to take effect and datofrom June litb. Instant, and wilt proceed to Washington. D. C., and report to the Admlam General'of the army for orders. His personal staff has permission to accompany him. • B; command of Lieutenant General Ghaut. T. S. Bowers, Asst. Adi- Gen. FROM INDIANAPOLIS. Indiana military Intelligence. [Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.] Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jane 23, IBM. Great anxiety is felt by recruits who have enlisted in old regiments os to whether they will be mustered ont upon the expiration of the term of the regiment. Most of them have enlisted with the understanding that they would come home with the regiment, but the Secretary off War has decided that the service of each recruit dates for three years from date to enlistment. The following is the ordefr bearing npon the matter: Adjutant Genxxai-’s Omen,) WaaacreroH, April 23, 1363. J Gsmm. Obdkb No. 108.—Whenever volunteer troops are mastered oat of service, the entire rest meet, or othtr organization, will be credited as mustered sc one time and place, etc. The order is rather muddy and explains nothing. Governors Morton and Brough have presented the subject to the Secretary of War,, but no result has been accomplished bo far, although it was generally-understood through Ohio, Indiana and Illinois that re cruits would lie mustered out with the regi ment. . The 46th Indiana, re-enlisted veterans had a reception; to-day while the artillery roared forth a welcome, the thunders of heaven re verberated the echoes. Governor Morton received the veterans in a happy speech. Colonel Bringbnrst replied, relating the history of the regiment and ma king a telling history. The 18th Indiana left Washington last night, their term having expired*' and will he here to-morrow. Tins gallant regiment has been CHICAGO, THURSDAY, JONE 23,.1864, in 80 battles and la now but two hundred strong. Captain Calvin Morgan, brother of John Morgan, Major Chenoworth, and several oth ers, who bore a flag of truce to Falmouth, £y., accompanying General Hobson there to await an answer of the "War Department as to whether Hobson was to be exchanged for a Bebel General,arrived to-day and are nnder charge of General Carrington, waiting the decision ol the War Department. Four tons of sanitary goods were sent to Chattanooga yesterday. The city la full ot returned veterans. The weather is very hot. No rain. THE WAS IN GEORGIA. News from Sberman’s Army to tbe 16th Inst.— three Days Aater Advi* , ces.—The Situation. [Special Dispatch to tbe Chicago Tribune.] Caibo, Wednesday, Jane 33. From an officer of the Bth Missouri, we learn the following partlcnlars of the last battle between Sherman*and Johnston. It resulted in dividing tbe rebels from their works and their retreat towards Atlanta. Tbe Bth were a portion of the 15th corps, under Gen, Logan. On the 16tb the right of Sherman's army rested, covering Ecnesiw Mountain, along the base of Kcncsaw Moun tain, & range high and abrupt. The left crossed the railroad leading from Chattanoo ga to Atlanta, bolding the Big Sandy Ma rietta road. Tbe Sd division of tbe 15th, and 17th corps, turned the enemy's right flank, holding him where ho must fight or retreat. He has doubtless retreated across the Chattahoochee, eight miles distant, and four miles from Marietta, and 23 miles from At lanta. In front of the 15th corps the mountain is heavily fortified by breastworks of logs and with earthworks, behind which the 15th ad vanced steadily for four hours, when they carried the work and captured about 800 prisoners. Our loss was very small. Hooker charged Fine Mountain, taking the works after hard fighting. He is reported to have captured a whole brigade of rebels. Sherman is moving carefully, hazarding nothing, and saving his men. The army is receiving supplies regularly and easily. The Government mules are In excellent condi tion, and forage is abundant. Sherman’s entire loss In the campaign will not exceed 11,000, many of whom are slightly wounded. The strongest position the rebels retain Is five miles from Atlanta, on a chain of bills. LATE REBEL DISPATCHES. The Grenada (Miss.) Rebel Picket contains the following: Atlanta, Jnne 14.—The enemy opened slowly with artillery on our position yeater terday alter the storm had passed, and con tinued until to-night, and opened again this morning and continued until the train left Marietta. Both armies are gradually moving towards our right. Aa the rain has ceased It is sup posed that active operations will again com mence. Trains from the front to-day bring few wounded* The following dispatch from Maj. West, of Gen. Polk’s staff, is received: Lieut. Gen. Polk was struck by a cannon shot to-day. and killed. Gens. Johnston, Hardee, and Jackson were with him when he fell. FBO.TI IKADISON. Xlio Btlger State Copperheads In Con* vention—Delegates to the Chicago Caosen. [Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.] Madison, Win., Wednesday, June 22,1564. The Copperhead State Convention met in the Assembly Chamber at noon to-day. Fred. M. Horn was temporarily called to the Chair and afterwards elected permanent* President. On taking the chair ho made brief remarks, declining, for fear of making a muBB, to commit himaelf on any question of the day. The Vico Presidents were, F. Robinson, H. F. Cator, J. S. Casnent, C. P. Fanning, H. 8, Lennls; Secretarys James G. Jenkins, John Herron, A. P. Sumelord. The Convention was thinly attended, only about 150 delegates being present, niany of them casting two votes. The Committee on Credentials reported no delegates present from the connties of Craw ford, Jackson, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Er einte, Vernon, Waupacca, or Waahara, from, the 9th Senatorial district, comprising the counties of Jonean and Adams, from the 10th Senatorial district, comprising the county of Grant, from the 19th Senatorial district, com prising the counties of Muntewec and, Calu met, from the Ist, 2d, Sd and sth assembly districts of Grant county, the 3d and oth of Rock, the Ist ano Sd of Sheboygan, Ist and 3d of Waukesha, the 3d and 3d of Winneba go, the 2d districtj-Columbia Co., 3d district ol Walworth- There was considerable discussion about the mode of choosing delegates and electors to aa to have the honors equally divided. The following were chosen: DELEGATES AT LABOE. Geo. U. Pad. by a vote of 127 to CO for E. Q. r.vnn; S3 ecaumne. Sateriee Clark, by 130 to 61 for Qeo. B. Smltb, and 10 ecatteilng. Geo B. Smith, by acclamation. 3d. M. Caibcer, b» 87 to 78 for T. Rodolf and 31 scattering. . J. Lanne, J. Volmar, J. C. Gregory, and 8. W. Graves were appointed alternate delegates at large. • T. Rodolf and R, Wilcox were chosen can didates for electors at large, the latter in place of E. G. Ryan, who was offered bat would not take the place The Congressional delegation agreed on the following names,, which were adopted by the Convention: DISTRICT DELEGATES. 1«< IHst— Delegates, E. G. Ryan. Thos. Falrey; Alienates. P. U. Canncy, John Wilson; Elector, Isaac H. Webster. ' 2'/jDW—Delegates, John Winane, A. O. Cook; Alternate, J. G. Winslow: Elector, Q. Choree. Zd iut— Delegates, C. Q. KodoP, P. Aroten: Al ternates, B. F. Kay, A. Coraen; Elector. J. 8. ilhhisf. —Delegate?, D. W. Macon, ILN, Smith; Alternates, J. J. Hick. J. B. Baker; Elector, F. W. Horn. CthDUL— Deleealca, E. W. Enos. John Parker; Alternates, S. A. Pease, John F. Honne; Elector, Chns. Mo»ean. rth Delegates,_W. T. Oaloway, L, P. Uawer; Alternates, J. W. Beardsley, L. M. flaw- Jrj ; Elector, H. T. Ramsey. ’ After an appeal had been made and referred to tbeState Central Committee fortheestab lishment of a boll and a Democratic paper, and resolutions of thanks to the officers wore adopted, the Convention adjourned, at 6 o’clock. It was the most tame, spiritless affair of the kind I ever witnessed, the proceedings being gone through with as a mere matter of form, with hardly a cheer elicited by the proceedings. No speech of any consequence was mule. No resolutions expressive ot the sense of De mocracy of Wisconsin in the pro lent crisis, were adopted. The men composing it appa rently feared to put in tangible shape the ob noxious sentiments cherished by so .many of them. The ultra Copperhead element strong ly predominated, ana most of the delegates to Chicago arc ot that stamp. Three of those chosen from the State at large having oppos ed the present war for the Union from the cutset. A company for the 47tb regiment, com prising forty-four fine looking Menomonee Indians, was mustered into the United States service to-day. FBOn DESttOINES. lowa General Nows Item*. [Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.] DzeMoiNEe, la, Wednesday, Jane 23. Sunday, Monday and to-day showers of rain have extended over a. large portion of the State, the drat we have bad here for over seven weeks. The crops, it is believed, are not injured by the drought. Henry Barker, mall carrier from lowa Falls to Eldora, was lodged in jail here last night on a charge of robbing the mall. Edwin Hall, one of the oldest and wealthi est citizens of this place, was yesttriay taken to the Insane Asylum lor the cure of insanity, produced in his case by contempla tion of and belief in spiritualism, and Inter course with spiritual lecturers, doctors and mediums. Hon. B.F. Gue, editor of the Fort Dodge Jirpublican, is announced as a candidate for Auditor of State, subject to the decision of the 7th of July Convention. The Burlington Tribune, a German paper, comes out In b strong editorial in favor of Lincoln and Johnson and the Baltimore plat form. * FROM BLOOMIHOTOX. Opening Exercise* of Anniversary Week* * [Special TUspatch to the Chicago Trlbaas.] BiooxißoroF, lix., Wednesday, Jane 32. The examinations of the Normal Schools were suspended this (Wednesday) afternoon until to-morrow, (Thursday,) the time being occupied by the conclusion of the examina tion of the Model School, an institution in connection with the University. The exer cises consisted of declamations and other oratorical exercises on the part of the pupils and some presentations from the students to some ofthe teachers Before dismissal the pupils were addressed by Mr. Walton, Presi dent ofthe State Board of Education, who made a short but very appropriate speech. The State Natural History Society met this afternoon at their regular June session, for the transaction of business, and to elect officers to serve for the coming year. The meeting was hot occupied by any important business, no officers beteg elected. FBD9I WASHINGTON. natters BUUtary and Congressional. [Special Dispatch to tbe Chicago Tribune.! Wasszsotok, Wednesday. June 33, ISM. TUB OVERLAND TELEGRAPH. The Senate spent most of yesterday on the Overland and Russian Telegraph bllL The vote on taking it up was 24,t0 15. Brown, Grimes and TenGyck made a vigorous attack upon the section giving a subsidy ol $50,000 per annum to the company and the guaran teeing of all government accounts over that line. The section was finally stricken out by 21 to 16. Teas— Anthony, Brown, Buckalaw, Carlile, Clark, Collamer, Cowan. Fessenden, Foote, Fos ter,. Grimes, Harlan. Lane (Kaneas), Pomeroy, Powell. Rameav. Soulsbury, Sherman, Ten .Eyck, Van Winkle, Willey. Nats— Chandler, Conness, Doolittle, Harris, Ulcke. Howard, Howe, McDongal, Morgan. Mor rill, Nesmith, Sumner, Trumbull, Wade, Wilkin son. The subsidy section having thus been stricken out, Mr. Chandler said the bill was worthless, and be did not want it passed His motion to kill it by laying it on the table was lost and it then passed by 80 to 3, the nays being Chandler, Howard, and Lane, of Indiana. As passed, the bill simply gives Collins and bis associate the right of way and the use Of 40 acres for each one hundred miles of line, and allows the Secretary of the Navy to give them the use of a vessel to aasistin surveying the route and laying the cable across the Straits. . CONOBE33IONAX. Mr. Woshbnrne of Illinois made a very strong speech last evenlng'against the amen datory Pacific Railroad bill, characterizing it as a monstrous swindle in almost every sec tion, as detrimental to the Government and to the advantage of an unprincipled Execn live Committee who have got control of the franchise for the ensuing three years, and are using their power to the injury of stock holders, without building any road or in tending to build any. REVENUE MATTHS3. Secretary Chase went to the Capitol yes terday, and in person presented to the Con ference Committee on the Tax bill tne letter to which reference has already been made in these dispatches, enforcing the necessity ot raising more revenue than can bo derived from the bill in ita present shape, and urging the Increase of duty npon distilled spirits to be two dollars, to be imposed Immediately npon the passage of the bill. The Secretary also recommends that the Income tax be raised during the continuance of the war to ten per cent. The Committee .postponed action npon both subjects. Washington, Jane 21.—Since the decision upon the bids for the seventy-five million loan, enough offers have been made at four per cent, premium to take up the whole amount of the loan. This for the present, at least, relieves the Secretary from any oc casion to negotiate a foreign loan. Since the Ist of Jane, 1,053 men have died in the hospitals of this department. John F. Potter, ex-Wisconsin member, was to-nlgbtconfirmed by the Senate as Con sol-General to Canada. A large number of solicitors for that place are disappointed. It is said that Secretary Chase stated to a member ofsthe Finance Committee that the expenses ol the Government for the fiscal year, ending June SO, would bo $990,009,000, and that the entire National debt would be $1,735,000,000. The President to-day communicated to the Senate a dispatch dated June 10, from Tho mas Savage, Acting Consul-General at Ha vana, relative to the case of Don Jose Augus tine Arguellee, and the statement that his ar rest was sought because of his opposition to the slave trade. It appears that Argnelics captured slaves in the.expedition, as was his official duty; but Instead of surrendering them to the Govemor-GencraL be sold a por tion of them, and accounting for them by re porting that they had died of small-pox and had been burned, and he bribed a curate to attest It. The testimony shows that 38 were sold to one man, IS to another, and the rest were distributed In a similar way. Captain Gen era) Dulce, who has been so much abused by Argnelles, has been very efficient in captur log slave expeditions, claiming that bnt five have escaped him daring his administration, while four and half of another have been captured. Consul-General Savage farther avers that the story of Arguelles’ wife’s pres ence in New York is not true. He represents that these captured slaves surrendered to the Governor General are termed “emanclpados,” and contracts with planters at a nominal sum arc mode for their temporary service, bnt that great frauds are perpetrated upon them; a common one being to report aportion of them dead, or when other slaves die to tw tifj to the death of “cmanclpados” by which thev are retained in slavery. The Inning iW’i special says it is report ed in Congressional circles that Mr. Chase will negotiate a foreign loan Immediately after the passage of the $100,000,000 loan bill now before Congress. The bill contains a provision anthorlzlngMr. Chase to negotiate such a loan. FROM - CAIRO AND BELOW. Exaggerated Rebel Accounts or Stur gis’ JXsaaier. [Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.] Caibo, Wednesday, Juno 23. The steamer City of Alton arrived this eve ning from below. Memphis papers of the 21st containing bo news. From the JBuUeiin, of the 21st, we extract the following: The Grenada (Miss.) Behd Picket, ol the IGth, contains the subjoined dispatches, which arc several days later than the last re ceived via Fortress Monroe. . ‘ Forrest, with Bell’SjfiLyons’ and Makers brigades,’ also Johnson’s-brigade of Roddy’s command, Rice’s and Horton’s batteries have .whipped 12.000 ..Yankees with great slaughter, captaring 20 cannons, 250 wagocs, 2,000 males and 2,000 prisoners. Many of them were negroes, who fought desperately. The enemy had 2,000 killed and wounded Oar loss. In wounded Is heavy, from COO to 1,000. Among pur wounded Is Colonel Folk of Bell’s brigade, Adjutant Pope, of the 7th Tennessee, and King of Rice’s battery. The enemy Is scattered and Forrcat la atfl l pursuing. Heavy rains may cat off the re treat of the enemy. The railroad and tele graph arc uninterrupted to Corinth. The enemy numbered two to our one. Their'in ianlry are demolished. General Forrest’s victory Is greater than at first supposed. Our loss Is 150 killed and . 430 wounded. The enemy’s loss is 1,000 killed and 3,000 captured. The balance are scattered through the woods, still belngpnr sued. The entire army Is destroyed. We captured 3,000 prisoners, 250 wagons, with supplies, ordnance stores, 2,000 small arms and abont 20 pieces of artillery. The fight ! was stubborn. The enemy stood till knocked down by the butts of our guns. We had 3,000 in the fight and the enemy 10,339.” A party of rebels entered Uniontown yes terday morning. The gunboat Morse landed a detachment of marines, when the rebels skedaddled to Morganfield. Several shots were fired, but nobody was hurt. . The steamer Belle of Memphis arrived this evening, bringing Memphis papers to the 20th, but they contain no news. FBOtt ST. I*ol7ls. marlcet and military matter*. ISpcdaJ Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.] St. Louis, Wednesday, Jane 22,18 W. Great excitement exists among gold brok ers to-day. The first dispatches quoting gold at 2.15, caused a stampede, and dis patches which followe d a panic. We heard that some lots bad been sold at 3.35, and amidst the excitement and couftiaion we heard that some parties were refusing to sell for less than 3.50. No quotations can be , given as none are established. The Tilth regiment Minnesota volunteers, re-enlisted veterans, reached the city last evening, sn route for home. The Liberty (Mo.) of Friday says, “we learn that a number of brushitea made a raid into Haincaville, several days ago, tak ing from three to five hundred dollars worth of goods and some arms. A dispatch from Gen. Brown, at Warrens bnrg, to Gen. Bosecrans, says we have. had several successful affairs with the. guerillas on the borders of Jackeen and Lafayette,kill . Ing Col Dick Yeager, who, with others led ' thegueriUaa, There was a report at Sedalia yesterday morning that guerillas had burned thotovn of Greenfield, In Dade county, dhd were ad- vancing in force oh Warsaw. The guerillas robbed LaClede, on tbe Hannibal acd St. Joseph Kafirood, lately, but did not toneh tbe track. They cross and recross every railroad in* the State now at pleasure, but thus far have not molested the rails. The SL Joseph telegraph line has been repeatedly cat by tbe guerillas and the repairers fired upon. Bt. Louis, June 31.—Steamer owners, not satisfied with making a profit equal to the whole cost of their boats in four or five months, recently entered into a combination to put the price of freight and passage still higher. In consideration of their big wages, all the licensed pilots entered into acomol nation to pilot no boat that charged less than the new tariff prices. Yesterday, in consid eration of this agreement, they deserted the Leviathan. Captain Reeder appealed to Gen. Roeecrans. The latter directed that no boat should leave tbe port as long os the combination existed, and it was forthwith broken up. FBOIHNEW TORS. Banking and money matter* Tester* nay—Political News. [Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.] Nxw Took, Wednesday, June 23d. tS '4. The shorts in the gold market were again unmercifully floored to day In settling their maturing contracts. Brokers who had gold to sell asked what they pleased, and quota tions as $3.20 a 2.30 were hawked about the streets. There was no considerable amount sold at ibis rate, however, and at the close the rate was nominally 2085210 per cent, bat nobody wanted to buy. A meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce by a few of the frightet-ed deal ers in foreign exchange, and a committee ap pointed to proceed to Washington to get the law modified. Several prominent and loyal members of the Chamber took a bold stand and defied the machinations of the old gamblers. Some slight change in the law so th it sterling bills may be paid for in checks may be obtained from Congress, bat nothing else. The wish of truly loyal business men is to let law develop its own effect tally before tampering with it farther. Many believe that when gamblers’ con tracts ore disposed of, there w.U be a general collapse, especially if Congress authorizes the retirement of one hundred millions of Treasury notes, as is proposed. The National Democratic Convention was postponed to-day, until August 20th. New York, June 23.—A meeting of bank ers and brokers to-day appointed a commit tee to visit Washington to endeavor to te enre the repealer modification of the gold bilL Up to two p. m. to-day no decision had been amved at on the question of on attempt to postpone the Democratic Convention. The ComsnereiaVe money article says the gold market is in a most excited condition. The suspension of public competition effect ed by the gold bill has thrown the trade di rectly into the handsof speculators, and they now make their own prices, and have made ad hbUvm nee of their prerogative. It was well known that a large and short interest was compelled to settle Its contracts for de livery of gold during to-day and to-morrow, and the principal holders therefore held back for a large advance. The pressure of the shorts only increased the quotations of hold ers, and the process continued until at noon the brokers were paying 235 and selling at 236. The effect of tbis state of affairs has been to entirely suspend operations in foreign ex change. Drawers do not know what to ask and refuse to give any quotations. One large firm in Nassau street Is asking sls to tne pound sterling. At such rates there can be no offers. At 12:20 p. m., gold took the downward turn. A large lot was thro up on the market at $2.80, which pnt down the prices suddenly about 15 per cent. At 2:30 brokers were buying at 2:10 and selling at 2.20 ; at 3:30 p. m. about 3.03. The Wood or Peace State Committee met at the Astor Houee last evening. About six ty were present. Propositions to nominate an Independent candidate met with bat little favor. Wood declined to commit himself for McClellan or any other man nominated at Chicago. Mass meetings were called for Wednesday, in this city and other places, to impress the Chicago Convention that the people arein favor of peace. The committee meet again on Monday. THE CHICAGO CONTENTION The Fourth of July not to ho i>l*» emed-Tlie Cops not to meet until Awg. 29th. New Tobe, Jnne 22.—At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Demo cratic Committee, held to-day, It was voted that, in deference to the desire of a very large number of the leading members of the Conservative Union Democratic party throughout the country, the meeting of the Democratic National Convention bo post poned to Monday, Angnst 29th, 1564, at 13 o’clock at noon, at Chicago. (Signed) Auguste Belmont, Ch’n. Fred’k O. Piebcb, Sec’y. CONGRESSIONAL. Washington, June 22. SENATE. On motion of Mr. Nesmith the House bill to authorize the President of the United States to negotiate with certain Indian tribes in Oregon for a relinquishment of certain rights secured to them by treaty was taken np and passed. 3fr. McDOUG ALL’S, of California, joint reto u ion beretoforeofferedin relation to the French occupation of Mexico, was received, and after a snort debate, ordered to lie upon the ta'dc and be printed. Mr. POWELL’S, of Ky., bill to prevent military interference in elections was then taken np. Mr. POWELL offered amendments de creasing the penalties for a violation of its provisions and Inserting the words m the 9th fine—“ Unless such military shall be neces sary to repel armed enemies.” Mr. POiIEROY, of Kansas, moved to add to these words—“or to keep peace at the polls”—which amendments were adopted. The bill then passed—ayes, 19; nays, 10. Mr. SUMNER, ot Mass., presented.the pe tition of Horace Sprlgg, a colored citizen of Washington, which represents that prior lo April lbu3, he was the slave of John Parker and that he had purchased in the name of bis brother-in-law. a free mason, his daugh ter, then a slave of said Parker, and bad paid about s2oo—the Emancipation Commission ers, before whom he appeared, claiming fall compensation as the virtual owner of Mar tha Spring, refuse to aliow the claim on the gronnd that a slave coaid not acquire slave property according to then existing laws, lie asks Congress for compensation. HOUSE. On motion It was resolved, the Senate con curring, that the present session of Congress be dosed on Thursday, th‘6 30th lust. Mr. COX, of Ohio, sold be understood the Senate would agree to this Mr, DAWES, of Mags., from the Commit tee on Elections, reported a resolution that Chas. W. CarrJgan Is not entitled to a seat os Representative from the sth Congressional District of Pennsylvania, but that R. M. Tbayeris entitled to retain the seat he now occupies. The report was laid on the table for the present. Mr DAWES also made a report in the Ar kansas election cose, accompanied by a joint resolution, In relation to the different States which have been declared by the President’s proclamation to be in rebellion. It provides that the President appoint, by and with the advice of the Senate, a commls slon ot three persons, residents of States not involved In the present rebellion, whose duty it shall be to visit, during the recess of Congress, such Stales as have been declared to be In rebellion and which have already, or shall before the nest session, take meas ures to re-establish or reorganize civil gov ernments, and, alter a careful examination, report to the President, for the information ot Congress, all such evidence as may be procured, to show whether the loyalists have succeeded In iestablishlng a State gov ernment, &c., and report the relative ability of such people to maintain the same against domestic violence. Mr RAMSAY, of Minnesota, submitted the following, which.was laid over; , RrscAved, That the Committee on Foreign Relations are hereby instructed to consider and report npon the expediency, of extend ing the provisions of the treaty between the United States and. Great Britain of June 5, 1854, 'commonly known as the Reciprocity Treaty, to Central. British America, or the districts north of Minnesota, hitherto des cribed as the Selkirk Settlement and the Territory of Hudson Bay. Mr. JOHH3ON, of Md., presented a peti tion of the Polish citizens, or residents of the United States, praying that - the Polish soldiers serving in the army of the United Statesmsy not be returned to the Russian Government as prisoners, but that proper steps be taken to protect them from oat rage. it represents that Poles, who have heei# forced into the Russian navy, have de serted and joined our armies, fought under our flag,'and been tracked and found and given up by our officer*, _ On motion of-Mr. MORGANS of N.,T, 100,000 copies of the Patent Office Report were ordered to bo printed lor the year 1863. Mr. NESMITH, of Oregon, called up the House bill to authorize the President to ne gotiate with certain Indian tribes in Oregon for the relinquishment of ; certain rights se cured to them by treaty. It was passed, with an amendment, • , ~ Mr. McHOUGAL, ol CaL, introduced a resolution in reference to foreign occnpu 'th*n which *n ftet re-a Sinus the eleventh plank of the Baltimore platform, and moved ’that it lie on the table and be printed. ... :. objection waamodel to Its reception.' - - Mr McUOUGALL claimed that the objec NUMBER 316. tion did not bold, as be bed heretofore gives notice of hi* Intention. The Senate by vote received the resolution. Mr SUMNER moved to take np the Bonse bill for the repeal of the fugitive slave law. Rejected bv 22 to 14. Mr-POWELL moved to take up the WU to prevent military Interference with elec tions for other purposes, and offered certain amendment* The motion to take np was agreed to. Mr. POMEROY offered an amendment, that the military might be need for the pur pose of keeping the peace at the polls, In eases of disturbance. Mr. JOHNSON, of Md . thought this bill bad consumed too mnch time alreadv. He tbonght this nothing less than a bill to pre vent the President from making the polls the sanctuary for rebels and traitors, when it was the duty of the Government to keep tbsmaway. Mr. JOHNSON then defended himself from the imputation contained in the report of the Military Committee adversely on this bill, that be (Johnson) was influenced by dis appointment at the result of the election held in Maryland, as it has been stated nnder the control of the military. Mr. HOWARD has already disclaimed any pnxpose imputed to any such motive, and U he was right in his conjecture aa to the au thor of the imputation he waa perfectly will ing to abide the public judgment. All agreed that the military should not be used to prevent the free exercise of the ballot-box and therefore the question in the report was simply one of fact Was or was nfli the mil itary in the recent election In Maryland so used? Mr. HOWARD, of Mich., did not wish it to bo forth to the country that the report of the Committee established such fact. Mr. JOHNSON' said he understood the honorable Senator as saying that it was within the limit of the Government to exer cise, by means of its military power, the right to decide who were the proper voters in a State election. Was not this placing the control ot the elections entirely In the hands of the military ? Later from Earope. Halifax, June 23. —Tbe steamer Africi, from Liverpool, June Uth, via Queenstown, 12th, arrived here to-day with two days later news. It is stated that the Alabama is reported bavins: burned man; vessels lately. Political affairs are ud changed. Consols on the 11th, 90, i i££ , ..ox. The Persia's news caused a fall of two per cent in the Confederate loan, which closed ~fc 62W&63. The Time* to-day has an editorial on the Federal enlistment debate in the House of Lords. It the matter has been exagge rated, and believes the Federals have ob tained but an insignificant portion of the fighting men from the British Isles, and if they obtained twice the number. England could not reasonably make it, under the cir cumstances, a'cause of war. We caa only stop such enlistments as are illegal—that is to eay, enlistments only, and not emigration. If emigration ends in enlistment afterwards, that is an event beyond our control. Litzbfool, June 11, EnSADBiUTTS—FIoor flat; wheat dull sad l@3e lower; red western 7s fldiftSa 6d; red southern 8s Bd©Be 6d; white western Ss 6d®9a Bd. Coro, no sales, but matuet easier. , PBOTIBION3— Beef quiet and unsteady; pork dull and unchanged; bacon firm and 6d higher; lamhenvy and 6J@la lower; lower sales ac 43a; batter doll and unchanged. Pdodccb—The brokers’ circular reports sugar tending upward; coflee firm; rice quiet and steady. LATSdT Via quratSTOWX. Litxepool, Jane 11.—CoTros—Sales to*day 10,000 bales. Market firmer and pricos of Araen aao slightly higher. Other brands unchanged. Brsadstuits— Dull and steady. Fdotisionb— Dull and unchanged. PiiODCCE—Quiet and steady. Citt Pbhitdcg—Thob* Bonds,—ln ycatenlaj’j Tnrnown we gave the grounds of our opinion that the City Comptroller had Illegally disposed of the people’s money. In the payment of tue bills of the Jeff Davis organ for city printing. Tost that otfl cialhimielf had doubts of tae legality of thecUim la evident from tbe fact that he turned the matter over to the Finance Committee. The following wastbecommanlcatloaoddressed to the Common Council by the Comptroller: CiTT ConpraoLLM's Dane* ) • Chicago. Nov. 9 IShS. f To the Mayor aad Aldermen o the City et Chicago, In Common Council assembled: Tbe Bndenlgned would respectfully report that the expeaditurea of the aitt. from April lit, 1353, to Nov. Ist, iflßl. for printing and sutJon«rv, were *L839.59. auo for the entire year *3,068,78, The appropriation la tbe general appropriation ordinance of ini* year was “for printing and stationery, I minding prtndor ana bludingrevi»ed charter and ordinances, 17,330.01.” Tbeexpensaoi printing and bind! ig the revl-ed eha.- ter and ordloacees was estimated at ILsOO, leaving bet *5.000 tor other printing and stationery. On the Tth September last, afer three months and mare of the matlclpal rear bad expired, tae Jom* non Council passed an ordinance fixing the rates to be paid for corporation nrlating at a Urge advance npoa the rates previously pa'd, and olrecun« the in creased allowance to be made for all printing done after Hay Ist. 15’S. w . We save maoe no payment for printing In corpora, tlon newspapers since the passage of (be ordinance of g< nf. 7th. The City Printers have now presented their accounts for printing and blanks from May Ist to Nor. lit. ia63. aa follows: Chicago Times.... *S^7B. V 0 Cnlcapo Union 1AJ1.75 It.-ttVS Stationer? and previous payments 88J.17 Total for seven months *5.619.73 This aceourt Is exclusive of printing for the Board ol Publlc|Works,WarFnndConimlite,&c. The account, as 50a will see. exneeds tbs entire ap. pioprlation for tne year by 161i.72, and would leave ns without provision for the next htb months. I have felt It to be my dot? to report the condition of this account to the common Connell. The claims of the Cl»y Printers I will submit to (he Mayor and Finance Committee far their decision, at authorized hr are. 7. chap.9, of the revised charter. Eet-pectfn'ly tub milted. 8. h. Haras. 2»or. Sub, IS 63, Comptroller. The Comptroller claims that Ifc was authorized to Issue bonds lor the payment of this claim, by section S6, chapters, ana that he was authorized to refer to the Finance Committee by section 7, chanters, of the cltr charter. Vve eee no reason to modify oar opinion of the conduct of the Comptroller In this matter. Kcw York Wool Market. [From the New York Shipping List. The activity In domestic noted at the date of our lea*, has continued, though business U somewhat re stricted by the paucity of sopply, and consequent firmness of holders. Tne trade in cotton mannfic torts Is beginning to be diverted to woolens, (which sit relatively much cheaper) as a consequence 01 the extraordinary rise in prices of the raw material of the former, and nunniactorera of Wool are evidently becoming mere anxious to secure a snpply saiQctent to guarantee them against any possible contingency till inch time as the new clip shall be available; hence the activity tbU week and gradually h-rdenlng of prices. Therein also more inonirv for foreign, bm tbc apparent unwillingness of holders to meet btye a at lata transactions to some ex tent. The ideas of Western dealers appear to be a good deal elevated, the asking nnce In some places being generally &om sto WV cent above those car rrctwithas. Under these circumstance*.‘he a ces sions to sapplles in the seaboard markets are not likely 10 be very heavy for some time at least. The roles since our 'n*t Include ‘9">,OCC lbs at77&37>j cents; 4ft,ooe » Pulled, 78®3s; |7O biles California on private terms; L2Md'>Laoe,6o®ss cents; 10,000 n Wished AMcan. SG9O; IGO bales Bait India, part 85043; 41',£00 s low Provence, 23:240 bales do, 100 do On wast ed Black Palonlca, 100 do Meatlza. 170 do Santa Cinz Island, and 25 do Russian, on terms notrraot pirtd. B? section 16 hatei cape. damaged, s-lda: 50 ®:2H cents: and in .Mettiza do. 25K. cash. _Neto abbettisements. r\o NOT PEAK TBE HEAT. 3.J EverlU'a Art Gallery Is cool and pie* rant, a flna cerrent ol air always passing 'hrongb, 157 Lake-**., comer Lasaite. Cartes do Vl.Mte only two dollars per day. WM. hi. EVKHIT T, Prop. RAT MAS, TiU IS WORTH ZOTJA7ES, AT -1 li TEBTION.—There will be a meeting of tho Company this (THDB3DAY) evening to take steps la regard tc s»ncmg something to oar comrades for a Fourth of Jn'v Dinner. Leteverv member be prr sentwithout fall. Interesting news from the com o-ny will De read _ _ kTIS-lt T. B. FAUNTLEBOY, President. PIANOS 1 MELODEONSM - C. B - COE, Bloomington, 111., Offers the greatest barg*lts in the country, from Btelnway 1 * beet to those of lower prices. A first class Plano can he bad for MBO. Mr. Copies bad an experience 01 twentr-fiv* >B*ra In the tradV All In ■wun enta warranted to give aatlsfietion. jeiakUHt (SiO KAA IN GREENBACKS tyl & § "f" for Iti equivalent la Gold at 2fti, will boy a Hoxse ol 11 rooms, wMi lot 2’>xl2s feet, ou tbe West c tde, 80.'36 South Green afreet, betwe-n Vonroeand Adams, If applied for soon. The hooaa wHI lent for fSOO per annum. Inquire onibeoreml. aes. Je2»k7le-it mo MASONS AND BUILDERS. ' ]>EW CEJIE.W, • S " “ dfoC,lle lO VHI«4S HALS, Je73 kTfAlt . No. 2 North Wells street. FDR BUFFALO AND inter mediate ports. The new and magnificent steamer “WINSLOW” Will leave her dock, footofNorth Desrbora-eu This (Thursday) Evening, AT BKTKN O’CLOCK. For partake tickets apply to A. A. SAMPLB, General Ticket Aunt JNo. M Sonth ffWrk atroe*. No is North Wells street. JlassaejltUome. BICOVO9D A HANCOCK, Igents. je23-kffWt OEOWAN NE-TON A HAN, This la rot the Doctor’s real lane.bat the nsnethe Indians pave him while he was with them. Go and see him at the . ... TKEBOST BOISE, » SttwUr, Jllj 1. B« can tell year disease at once. He know* what bis rtmedlet a s he warrants a core In all eases where ct*er pl-yslclars have failed. Go and tee bkn. Be always cures Fitx axi PwrxlyaU. ,BU wonderful rsmedie* for Liver comp’aJat.Br*- DeeslaßOdOtsTrlneTWTeaaDeexcsUed. Crow**go to turn- He has become the real Indltn u«b ’ Doctor. The Icav> b of the trees are for the heating of ttenatlons. Noeaargeforconsol'Atinn. he%x nbai other* mj of O-ho-wan oe-ton-a-han: •• He give* genera! s<ui»lhetHn> *— I Jf. T, Tribune. • *• Sc ft aarti a one vaea other pbyriciaoa jilrs ap.** —SPo««3D Berald ‘•The e»eai lonian Doctor carries all beforealm. ,L —[Tbrcilale •*Bls rerom visits are once In e!cht weeks,*— IT>D(*< •• o-so-wac-EMcn-a-han is tellable, and ha* the con. fltecee«t aU- n fTeic^raph. ••Hscnm dtswe-fc*—lTtmes. “ Be lucres u • Ume to walk.*—{Orion. ** ibetboetiklUfal."—(Democrat. • **Bl« remedies are haxt>U*s, vet always stem la care. People have itrans faith m tba great Indian mctd*-*—iPriontifla r- , . 'The Doctor** vMlts wll he OM day every four Patients and others d*lrl«* nnsflatioa ahnld call early, as the Doctor cfUm finds iu*noMible to KtveMtUfift 1 ton to an who e«U cnhimdarte theism ftwhew^Wsstsylaeachplac*. i •• • w {'. Nfto acbmtamrnla. READY-MADE CLOTHING . roa HP, MIS MI TOTIJ, oiuuaa ui aatam, G.T. BELDING A CO.’S, 98, 100 & 102 Randolph Street. NO ADVANCE IN PINB OH OUB • NEW AND DESIRABLE CLOTHING. BJESIDB THIS, w* WTLb OFVBH IXlBi IM~ LDUOIXin OH LASt UA9OIT3 SUMMER CLOTHING. TiUC BEHT AT Last Year’s Prices. KEDITJK QUALITIES 25 Per Cent. Less, AND MANY SHD9 AT Actual Manufacturers’ Ctafc The !»rr#*t stock tad love«t prices Is thim cJtr tor GOOD. DDBAbLS tad M7LISII CLOTHING, Adapted to til clawet G. T. BELDING & CO. •8, 100 4c 102 Msmdolph a*. ■ - CHOICE GOODS. Wo have * largo and fiat assortment of Hn lor Ornaments, I*dio»’ Tans, Scotch VnA articles. Ponsmoaaales, Pocket Cutlery, Toll st Goods Choiea Cooking Articles, Ac., of tha very teat quality. BUSS A SHARP, lUIAKE BTBS&T.DrnggiiUandApOtbeTarlaa. Je2B-k-.B»U gEED BXJCKWHEATI SEED BUCKWHEAT AT 81.SO FEH DCSIUX. Bend orders at ones. MURBT KRLSOS & CO.. LAND WARRANTS. jezs.fc'i&stce: 10,000 Acres WARTTHD. Wears paying higher prices tha* is being palft in aother market. PBESTON, WHLABD & KEAN, Bankers and Dealer! In Land Tfarrsata. jelsJtl» 6t w-tsam net WHY WILL YOU Keep Tour little ones in-doors, and not allow theW lopes to Inhale pure atr? Do parentsXsowUut bev can buy at CHAB. t.. NOBLE Sc CO’S NOTION AND TOT BAZAATL A Carriage for $3? WB HATH SPLENDID ONES AT $10.60, $13.90, SH.SOaadBoTU aft M* to S3O. Don’t wait for tbe extreme warm weather. M 3 now obtain the benefit. Any quantity at Wholesale & Retail 175 LAKE STREET. MiftttHyart SIGN OP the yanken. rHICAQO TtJRBINI Vffl WHEEL Cast xrildy with Wrooght BaeklHi The beat In use. Send for Circular. Hill Stone*, Bolting Cloths AND ALL MILL FURNISHINGS. T. W. BAXTEB * CO., Foot of West Washington it., Chi caffe Post Office Box ill. my3&c4DAtf>MD ROCK RIVER PIPER CO., Manufacturers of and Wholesale Dealers !a PAPER. Wrapping Paper by tbe ton or car load. CASH PAID FOR RAQS. 20 LISALLE STREET. CHICAGO. Paper Flour Sacks. Having been appointed General Western Agents for the sale of HURD’S IMPBOVKD FLAT BOTTOM. FLOUR SACKS, We are prepared to famish them la large qnanlUlew allow rates. Wb wisbait th»x tub biit*xd*.‘ bock hives paper co. WOOIi TWINE. We offer a large stock of wool and other haavr twines at wholesale. SOCK. BtVEIt PAPER CO. 20 LaaaTa street. Je2l-k578-St TUrgAaanet rp h E LYMAN Self-Sealing Fruit Jar BEST IN USE. fob sals by BURLEY & TYRRELL, 48 Lake Street. je3-b34Q-TB aaATunet HERRING’S Patent Champion FIRE AMD BUIBLAI-PIOH SNIPES. 40 STATS 9TKKET, CHlOAfii, apl-htatJmn-aAxnrx ■jypaiPHlS AND CAIRO BA ILBO AD DINK The swift and elegant Packet, AT LAHHC,” Capt, N. 8. Green,leaves Cairo every Monday aflsr dood.lmmediately oq arrival of the lulnol* central Bal'road .«r*ln leering Chicago on Sialayn at • o'clock P.M, for frelghtand omsms to 1A 2 Tremoat Exchsnca aulldla**. Dearborn street, Chicago. DIN. ABLE A CO . Agents, Cairo. « jeU-«Mfr<att-TPTg*BA FLAGS! FLAGS X Of all kinds and description, at the very lowest cask prices. • • GEOFOC F. FOfITBKy : a? Booth Water street. jel3-igW-6t a-TSToet BYE & EAR. Cross EveStcaiehtened tn onomlnnte, Deafceis ud discLaivesffom the ear cared, Cataracts and FOan teanvrd. Artifleisl Eyes Inserted, the Eye and air continue, as for nine rears oast, to receive the especial attention of Ox. UxoanwooxL 134 Randolph st., Chicago. jelft-h3S4staA*a-r woman PRIME BARLEY MALT, RTS X HALT. YEAST MALT. ibwih* Monr. Ho. • Bomrd of Tr*de Hoitdtoib P.0.80x ira. WOOI TWINE, WOOLSACKBAM»W*>4ef‘ GILBIBT HUBBABg* CO.. &SSSuS : '- Ml Bakers, 3W Boath Water, corner ot . ieU~hMMI aa Tcsrmsi " • Loans maxwe on ; r v For on* lo BAlk?* B iSS «AtNMt TV CJHIBTS THAT. ELT MAKES... TO »■>!> • abb m quauty janx> fit* jAtIMIM: - , BMTM Tt—M« Mo*- ~r