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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-29
YETJLLINl4 TO DYEFOR THE CITIZENS
w OLE ALENANDRIA.-Co &Ae to 40 II =.

YXTILLINj4 TO DYEFOR THE CITIZENS
w OF ALEXAN Come to NO II ;.
Fui,Juc street, il you acisA to eco'Io;1lse, By hau-
ina OH goods 731ade neu.-We would very res
pectfully beg leave to inform the citizens OF AL
exuntlrIa and the surrounding country, that we
are now prepared to execute all orders LETT Wlth
us, such as cleansing and coloring. ShaWis, silks
and Woocns, OF all descriptions clcansed ana
dyed to look like new. Every description OF
Straw Hats and Bonnets dyed and pressed III the
most fashionable style. We are prepared to color
Grape Shawls a beautiful scarlet crimson Or
cherry. and all descriptions Of wearing apparel
clcanscd and dyed. We would invite. particular
attention to our cleansing and dyelng, OF the
same, as it is only practised by rs. BY this pro-
cess goods that are cleansod retain their original
lustre and shape and look nearly as well as when
first from the tailors hands.
Every man in the community throws away an
nuallv garments enough to clothc hlmseltfor SIX
months, merely because they become Sollcl or
lose their color from undue exposure. Snch per
sons should, or if they would study economy,
leave such goods with us, and have them return
ed to look a. naw-in word, have them regene-
rated and disenthralled from the dominion Of
grease, paint, oil, dust, and every impunlty
j. T. BERkLE1 d SON,
NV 1o-tf No ~ South Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-29
JOHN I. COOKE,
HEAP FAMILY GROCER,

CHEAP FAMILY GROCER,
HAs CONSTANTLY on hand h 54rgc assert,
ing Of BACON. Of all kinds FLOUR BY the
barrel or smaller packages; BU OK WI EAI,
CURRANTS, RAISINS. PRUNES, FIGS,
SARDINES &c, &c, to which he invites the
attention of customers my 13
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-29
NOTICE,

TT NOTICE.
HENRY COOK would respectfully inforrahis
friends and the public generally, that he has re-
moved to the Drug Warehouse, No 80 King
street, formerly occupied by Peel & Stevens,
where he would be glad to see the customers Of
the former occupants, as well as his own: lie Is
now receiving a fresh stock Of goods, which he
is determined to sell at very moderate prices.
nv 13-2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-29
G. G. 3 r 4 D L e 7

G. c. BRAD LEY,
Cabinet, CHAIR and S0fa M0nJucto'V,
CORNER KING AND ALFRED STREETS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TTAS constantly on hand, and ofIersto the pub
/ lic an excellent assortment OF CABIN Ell
WARE, SOFAS and CHAIRS OF every varle-
tv. and on the lowest cash terms which, for du-
rability and finish, cannot be surpassed.
my l6-tt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-04
LIVE STOCK.

DroyerEand Farmers v IL. And this the mos iadv
tageoGk route fr Lave STOCK Gapac ous Yards " ell
walerea aud stfliisa With every eonvenience, have
be opened oths In and it, onnecions, and
sueHtfen lis paid totheir wants. From HaFrisburKh,
wAerv III bs oun every Convenience for ing
and re sting 3 choice " onered OF the PHILA DEL-
PHtA, NEW YORK and LTIMOkE MARKETS.
This v i'll also be found The shortest quick and
mc 81 direct route for Stock TO New YORK
town l--and with fewer cbaEEtsthan any 9th. r.
ENOIH LEWIS Generslhupt., Attoona, Pa
l.. h. HUVPT, Gen. Tick at Agt philadelphia
H. h HOUSTON Gen ighiAgt. PM ade iphiA ).
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-04
8 DAILY TRAINS
FROM PHILADELPHIA TO NEW lOkk CiTY.
Tickets for Sale 10 BoStsn by Boat or Rail-
Ho&t Tick els & ooa ON amy 81 the
sound Lines.
Fare to all points as low as any route
T. Ii tl1IGHTS .

Elk |. / Or ii Il y.
BY thisrou,e, Ffslshts OF ali deScEipt ion can be
forwarded from Philadelphia, New York, Eoslo u or
Baltimore. 10 from aEy point the kailroHds
OF Ohio. kentncky. Indiana, tiliro!s. Wisconsin,
Iowa Missouri, BY RAILROAD OBJECT.
The Pennss sants iaiiga aad niso nj Pitts
burg wth steaners bJ which Goodt est be for ard
ed 20 any point oD the Ohio. Musktngum, Kentucky
Tennessee. 6srlADc, Illinois, Bfsconsn Aissis-
sipI, Missouri, Kansas. Ark Ansa aud Red Rivers;
and Cleveland. .SABdusky aud Chicago uiihs ie M
err . ait porte the North Wcsscrs lakes.
Nerebaitsan shipper entruxi n z the transposta-
lioA tAeir Freight TO this Company rely with
co hde iie ~. it's speedy transit.
The Mates Of Freight
To an from any poiAtiH the West By the Pennsyl-
vpnia Central ksilroad. are at all times AS FA
vORABLE As ARE CHARGED BY oTHERRAIL.
ROAD COMPANIES.
IL T. be particulars Ia mark packages, ssvIAPKss.
CksTKAt X. r.
For Frvlght GohInct.er shipping Directions, xp-
ply 80 or aidrnss either oi tbt tt!p~ s cfhe
G. mrauy.
H. II. SASS, 50. Louis. Missouri
d. A.sTEWAkT ,Freight Agent, Pittsburgh.
t@ GLAkkEts ts CO, ,Transfer A gents, -
ii. W, BROWN d Co., Cine ia mali 20.
R.C. NELDRUA CO., Madison, Ina.
j.. Il. .AuOkE. Louisville NY
W. W. AMMAN b CO.. rs a4sy lille, Ind.
CLARKE e. Co. .rtseago, W.
VII Il Il, l.. LANGLEY Gath polls %.
G.. n. NEAL, P.fkersburs, Va
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II s. PIERCE a. Co, lanessllle %.
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X h'skELY. Maysviiie,k
Up. JOHNSON, Ripley %.
JOHN TODD, covington, KY
e. l.. HEAT0N, Cleveland, o..
RI MELDRUA, Gen'l Travelling Ag'uei
h. South &nsEest.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-07-11
Selttted Poetry.
THE VOLUNTEERS MOTHER.

He is my boy. my only ooy'
His father died long years gone by;
And little have known OF Joy
Bn, gazing on his dark blue eye.
,Tis Iicbted now with higher glow;
His country calls him let him go!
He never grieved me tender, kind,
Strong. loving-full of hope and grace
Nr life was in his own entwined,
Ny heart but mrrored back his face.
With stern resolve he seeks the foe;
His country calls him let him go.
How often have sat beside
Him sleeping-clusterin round his head
Those rich brown locks, my praise, my pride !
And now the earth must be his bed.
T;s wrong to grieve for this. know:
Vi, country calls him; let him GO!
Al in how many hearts this strife
Is waged in prayer, by prayer is won
There is the wood, the fire, the knife,
And for the sacrifce-our son
Twoud kill me if he fell; but. no!
His country calls him let him go.
Fyr God, who gave our land so blest,
Would have us guard it; heart and home
GIVE up their best at such behest.
The ruff was closed in heather Rome
With one young warrior. Wea! or woe,
His country calls him; let him go!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-07-11

bale might be left to him. The cotton-burn-
ers were inexorable. The poor mans five
bales were consumed. The cotton burners
turned rifle searchers. The poor man said,
1T cost me $25. Give me five for it;
havn't dollar in the world The cotton
burners were deaf to every entreaty of the
poor man. They DESTROYED his cotton and
carried away his rifle. He is in this city
now, begging for food and clothing. a Lou
lslana planter, under similar circumstances,
produced a very unsimilar result. The cot
ton burners came, they saw, they-departed.
Il have come to burn your cotton, SIR
by what authority p
by the authority of Gen Beauregard.'
You will not burn my cotton
'We will burn your cotton
Go in then. But it's my opinion gentle
men that you will not burn it,
What do you propose to do? You don't
mean to say that you will show any opposi-
ton to our authority"
4 simply mean to say you will not burn
my cotton. Bob, bring coal of fire. The
fire is brought.
Gentlemen, there is the fire, and yonder
are one hundred bales of cotton. Proceed
Your conduct is very extraordinary, sir
l should like to know what you mean
well, sir, mean that if you attempt to
burn that cotton [ will scatter your brains
so far and wide that no power in heaven or
earth can bring them together again. Here,
boys, that cotton is yours; defend it or
starve.
D-d strange conduct mutters Mr. Off
Ger, sullenly. 'Well attend to your case,
sir. We are going down the river; we will
give you visit on our return
do. Whenever you make up your mind
to burn my cotton, by all means come and
burn
The cowed officer and his posse "fell back
in good order" The valiant Louisianian
saved his cotton. He has had no second
visit from Beauregard's cotton burners. l
have yet to hear of an instance of voluntary
submission to this cruel cotton order of
Beauregard. In thousands of cases remon-
STRANGE, threats of men, and tears of women
and children were of no avail Memphis
Correspondence New York World.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-07-11
The great Battles before Rich.
mOnd.

The correspondent of the Philadelphia In
quirer, who was with Gen Stoneman's d.
vision, gives brief, but ineligible and in
teresting account of the events of Thursday
and Friday -
"More than week ago, Gen Mcclellan
determined to withdraw from his position on
the right at Mechanicsville, get out of the
swamp, get better under cover Of his paral-
lels, prepare for any disaster, and concentrate
his immense army for grand flank assault
upon Richmond. This withdrawal was car
ried on in such a cautious and quiet way that
it was not until Wednesday night last that
the enemy became aware of his important
movement. This was evident, from the feel
ing they endeavored to execute successfully
on our left, some days ago. On last Wednes-
day Commodore Rogers ordered the Port
Royal to proceed down the James river to a
point just above the mouth of the Chicka-
hominy. Here launches and small boats
were to proceed on shore and reconnoiter in
land, until the army pickets were reached, SO
as to keep up communication with Fortress
Monroe and our government at Washington
in view of the probable advance of the enc.
my upon our right.
Early on Thursday morning Gen Mccall:
division, which was posted little below Me
chanicsville, commenced a retrograde move
ment toward the position held by Gen Fitz
John Porter, in the vicinity of New-Bridge
Mccall had scarcely joined Porter before tn
rebels-the divisions of Anderson, Brancl
and G. w. Smith, under the command o
"Stonewall Thomas Jefferson Jackson
pushed him hard and forced him to halt ant
hastily form a line of battle, which was don
in excellent style, the Bucktails deployed t
the right and left in front as skirmishers.-
Porters division came promptly to the sur
port Of Mccall, and, fighting desperately, tn
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-07-11
THE REBELS In A TRAP.
TIE FIGHT On SUNDAY.

The following is from Carleton" in the
Boston Journal:
The enemy suddenly became elated. His
successes stimulated him TO press US hard
He thought he would nave US. Smiths d.
vision and Sedgwick's fell back via Savage
Station on the York River Railroad. 1t was
necessary that they should halt and hold the
position, that the long winding train might
move away. They took positions in the
woods north and east of large field. All of
their artillery. with the exception of two pie
ees, was masked in the front, bearing upon
the road down which they mad retreated.
They had not long 10 wait. First the enc
mys skirmishers came in sight, carefully
smelling their way like venturesome mice to-
ward toasted cheese. They saw the guns
slittering Ike gold in the sunshine. They
looked, talked, pointed. One or two officers
went back. Other officers came up. Soon
the dark masses of infantry followed. The
two guns gave them salute, but everywhere
else there was silence. Flushed with victory
the rebels started upon the double quick a.
cross the field % capture the coveted prize.
Suddenly, quick as flash of ightning,twelve
additional pieces hurled grape and canister
upon them, followed by the roll of ten thou
sand muskets. No longer thought of get
ting the pieces, but how to get out Of the
place. After few frantic efforts the ranks
became confused, broken, disjointed, ard Cot
withstanding the endeayors of officers to raj
ly the wavering columns, they fed precipi-
lately, leaving multitude upon the plain
dead and dying. 1t was trap most sue
cessfully set and sprung on flushed foe In
this affair General Burns was slightly wound
ed.
I TIE BLOODY BATTLE OF MONDAY.
4 Heintzelman, as have said, was on the
! road furthe>t over toward James river. Ear
ly in TIE afternoon the enemy, in strong
) force, appeared, opening with artillery, and
advancing division after division of infantry
/ in solid masses. He resisted bravely, but
, was compelled to fall back to new position.
The enemy followed, employing his old tao
!, tics Of hurting masses of men, now upon the
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-07-11
The Six Days Fighting
GRAPHIC ACCOUNTS.

GRAPulC ACCOl MS.
The right wing of our army, numbering
about 10000 men, was attacked on Friday by
an overwhelming rebel force of not less than
$4,000, and after hot and protracted fight,
sustained with the greatest gallantry by our
troops, they effected their retreat across the
Chickahominy. But they did not wait to de-
stroy the bridges across the swamp so effect
ually as to pIevent the passage of the rebels,
our forces on the left for some reason or
other did not dispute the passage, although
they had planted batteries for the purpose of
doing so, but decided to abandon their posi-
tion,-and accordingly on Saturday night and
Sunday, the whole left wing, comprising the
main body of the army, under Heintzelman,
keyes and Sumner, fell back along the line
of the railroad and the Williamsburg road,
turned the foot Of the White Oak swamp,
which approaches the Chickahominy, and
marched to the James river, distance of
from ten to fifteen miles. The rebels, after
crossing the Chichahominy on Sunday in the
immediate neighborhood of what had been
Gen McClellan's headquarters, paused on
reaching the railroad, and made no further
pursuit that day. On Monday they followed
up and renewed the attack, and our army was
driven to the river by an overwhelming force
The gunboats were then brought into action
with good effect, and the rebel forces were
pushed back. But it was expected that the
contest would be renewed on Tuesday morn
Ing. On Monday night our whole army wa:
on the James river near Turkey Bend, under
protection of the gunboats. This was the po
sition of affairs Monday evening, when tht
Times reporters left the scene of disaster.
THE SERIES OF BATTLES.
The army has been engaged in cons;an
conflict with the enemy for six days, durin!
which their highest energies have been taxe'
to the uttermost. We have had no momen
of repose-no opportunity scarcely to proper
ly care for the wounded and to bury the dead
The enemy have closely watched every move
ment, and, with an army more than doubl
.. that of our own, have had the ability to con
/ stantly launch fresh troops upon our rear, a
, advantage which they have been quick to dis
cover, and remorseless in improving. The
:, perfect knowledge of the roads, paths an
bridges, and the topography of the countr,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-07-11
"Burning Cotton"

he cotton burning of this region furnish
y some instances of brutal cruelty that char
WV ,r up the SOUL" One poor farmer little
ry nay from town was favored by Providence
S.Ih WI: ilve bales. These, with rifle that cost
,.m ,aa 50, about comprised his worldly pos
iIv'sI0hs. i' Upon these his family were entire
)! dependent. The regimertale1 cotton
,ba na'nefs came. They spoke in the name of
,1e. T-e .conthsveracy. The poor man implored
sa ,aa' Ms hve bales might be saved. They
T.: IRE all the property he had in the world
us Was impossible. He begged that one
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-07-11

two divisions fell back slowly towards Saw
ages Station, OH the Richmond and York
railroad, when night came on and the battle
ceased.
On Friday the battle was renewed with
great fury by the rebels, but with different re-
suits, Mccall and Porter being reinforced by
most Of Keyes' corps, making our defending
force foot up about 10000 men. The rebels
were in turn reinforced by Longstreet's di-
vision and division said to be improvised
for Beauregard. Gen Mcclellan was present
and personally maneuvered the troops, ham
ding them in mastery manner, and espe-
cially supervising the artillery.
The cannonade lulled after about five hours
fighting, and both armies seemed to be recoil-
ing for desperate spring at each other, when
the rebel skirmishers, finding no enemy east
of them, changed front and advanced some
miles in front of their position. Gen Stone
man now made dash at them with nearly
seven thousand cavalry, including kush's
lancers, creating great havoc and a real panic.
After this, Stoneman craftily wheeled about
and covering the rear of our army, as it pass
ed over Bottoms bridge and tie Long bridge,
followed them with his main force, leaving
sufficient cavalry to observe the movements
of the bamboozled enemy, as he proceeded
east.
Gen Mcclellan has been at work all day,
and, in advancing, has driven the enemy back
at every point on the left and centre, with
great loss to them, while ours was compare
lively slight. The transports, hospital ships
and other vessels have all been ordered to
report at jamestown Island, inside of the
island, covered by our gunboats, should any
enemy modest them. But of this there is no
fear. From this they may proceed to high
er station on the river, as may be necessary.
Gen Casey's brave division did excellent SER
vice in securing and transporting stores. We
are still fighting. Fort Darling will be ours
tomorrow, and possibly Richmond will be
occupied and the rebel army cut to pieces by
the Fourth of July. We have lost many
good and brave men. Among them / have
only time to call attention to the patriotic
! and gallant Cots Black, Cove and McQuaid
trio whose like we shall not see again fight
ing side by side SO bravely. The giant form
Of that educated soldier, Brevet Brig Gen
McQuaid, was plainl visible at times, and he
was ever at the head of his regiment. He
was an excellent mark for the rebel sharp
shooters, and he fell with his splendid charger
to the ground. Both died together, with
bullets in almost every part of their bodies.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-28

WAsHiNGrON. March 26.
The following nominations by the President
were referred to the Military Committee: Ward
u. Burnett, Of New York; Carl schuEz, OF Wis.
NJ. s. Haskall, Of Ind. John W. Geary, OF Penn.
Horace Waeldner, ef ILL.,; b. n. McVicker, Of III.
J. I. Bradford, of Ky.; Jas. y. Hu,chitt, Of Ky
Alonzo ]. Phelps, Of Ohio; 5. u. Hamilton, Of
Ill.
The amendments thus far made to the tax bill
are net decisive, but 1serely the action Of the
Committee Of the Whole, tho House having finally
to act on thom. 1t is believed Congress will, in
conformity with the Lill proposed By tho Secreta-
ry of the Treasury, increase the tax on tobacco.
whisky and other luxuries.
The hasty clause taxing the stsck Of whisky
now in tho hands Of dealers, will probably be re-
considered. The bill with thisclause stricken cut
will be uniform and moro acceptable.
The Senate to-day in executive session, con-
frmed the nomination Of Colonel Gordon Grange
Of che 10th Michigan Cavalry, to be BrigadieI
General Of volunteers. and Noah L. Jeffries to be
Assistant Adjutant General in the volunteer ser.
vice.
They also confirmed the following nominations
Henry W. Reed, of Iowa, to be Agent Of the In
dians Of the upper Missouri, John Evans, Of III
to be Governor CT the Territory Of Colorado, VIM
Il. Evans, Of Ohio, Consul at Aoranahan, Edward
H. Perkins, of Ta., Consul to Santa Cruz. ]. Y
McMoth, Of Ohio, Consul to Tapgiers.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-28
NUMBER 1873.
A Fsighte0l Railroad Accldeot..Tea
Soldiers Killed and Several Woundei. !.

.
The special train bearing portion of Col. Bos-
ton. 81 Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment net with
frixhtful accident u half past ten last nieht on
the North estern Rsilroad, about Ave miles
from this city. The catastrophe vas caused b.
the breaking Of an axle Of the forward ear,
throwing y from the track. The next oar vas
thrown distance OF several feet and upset, and
three others were piled upon these, makipgs teGal
wreck Of Eve cars. Ten soldiers were killed and
sntss ser'oasiy wounded, and . large numbsr hurt;
90. ololy enough TO prevent thciy continuing
Win the regiment. The names Of the killed AID
"os"1eo - 'sr - aseertsined, are % follows:
r,, KILLED.
Elisha Sharpe, hospital steward. Dol.v., Nm
laws, 20. a, Roaring Creek, Jackson county.
Lucian NJ. kanson. CO. A. Srsrk comn,v b
Palmer, Go. A, Vircqua county; Ca,pcr STONE.
20. A, Bangor: Chas Briggs, Co. 4. Tonah. Nh.
rae county; Walter Smell, Co. Lynn Niilism
Case, Go. 9, Geneva; DR.. L. NJ. bemi.. Co ~
New Albany; Chas. d. Hatch. Co. A, Sparta.
SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
QunrteTmaster Sergeant l.. J. Edwards. Co. q.
EAst Troy, rib broken; - Tweedlc. Co. q. inter.
nal injury and coRtusion in the left side Madison
Algcr, Go. A, left arm broken Byrcn Wicox, Co.
!, both legs broken.
The above arc not considered TO be dan ge,ously
iojured.
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.
Davis Ouslot, Co. A, confusion on the head ;
G Farewell, Co O, right shoulder sprained q
Gibson Go a, left shoulder, arm and left foot in
jared Geo Crosby, Co A. injured in spins Robt
Lawrence, Go A, shoulder sprainsd F H John
son, Go A, right knee and lefs sidc injured N J
Whiting, Co A, hips slrAined ana head cut VIM
Anderson. Co A, right ankle spraincd Chss Pot
nam, 20 A, knee sprained; John Critics, Co D,
hand badly cut.
The greater Part Of tho last list will 90 on with
the regiment. Tho others are provided with good
quarters and will DO well cared for.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-28
From w nshingtOn.
WAkHINOION, MATCH q
lSnecial 10 tho e mm ercial Adyeriiserl


Especial 10 tho Commercial Advertiser
News has been received at the Navy Depart.
mcnt, confi ming the statement tha. tho Merriluao
is sgain ready for sea. Lieut. JcffIits, Of tho
Monitor, cent word up this morning, to Capt.
Dahlgrcn, that no had no fears VI tho result Of
the mex: contest.
The House Of Representatives will strike cf tho
tax on liquors mann actured previous to May lst.
The Committee OF Ways anS, Means agreo to
modify the taxes On leather made from hides iu-
ported from East OF tho Capo Of Good Hope, and
all dana scd leather, 10 half cent por poani !;
eli leather tanned in part or in whole with oak, to
pay enc cent.
The R'patitean Of to-day, says it has positive
information that tho Democratic caucus night boz
fore last. agreed to oppose the Presidents e.naLci
patton plan, and favor McCiellaE's war policy,
which il for war short and desperate, and for
glorious Union us q whole. This is emphaticaliy
Mr. Linco!n's war policy.
As soon the bill making appropriations for
tho Navy. comes up in the Senate, amendments
will bo adopted, 70 complete the Stevens battery,
and for tho construc ion Of number Of iron clad
vesseis Of war.
Secretary Welles is asking Congress for thirty
millions o dollars, to mako iron clad ships and
heavy ordnance.
Gen. Abram Duryca has arrived here from Bal.
tir,ore, and will act under orders of the ilitary
Governor, Gen. Wadsworth.