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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-18
PUBLISHED (DAILY) BY
EDGAR SNOW DEN, JR.
ma OFFJCE-No. 104 King street, over
Stones, formerly French 81 Book Store.
CONGRESS. In the e. S. Senate, "


dav. number Of resolutions were submitted
and referred. From the Military Committee
bills we're reported to facilitate the discharge
of disabled soldiers, for the inspection OF hos
pitals and convalescent camps, to improve the
organization of the cavalry forces, and to for
felt the pay of officers absent from the army
Mr. Kennedy introduced bill to equalize the
grade of line officers of the Navy Mr. Sauls-
bury offered resolutions Of inquiry as to the
sending of troops into the State Of Delaware
on the day of election, and as to the formation
ola home guard in that State. Mr.. Powell Of
fered resolution inQuiring whether prisoners
Of State had been required as a condition OF
release, to sign an obligation not to bring any
civil action against those who arrested them
The House bill amendatory Of the internal rev"
enue act was passed with some amendments.
The bill to provide for the discharge OF State
prisoners was postponed until Monday next
In the House, yesterday, Mr.. Bingham sub
mitted bill to amend the 1onhscatlon law
The Senate resolution requesting the Commit
rec on the Conduct Of the War to make az
early report, was concurred II. Soveral appro-
nrjation bills were reported The House then
went into Committee Of the Whole on the Pre-
sdent Message.
The Border State Men (most OF the'n,l IN
Congress, in Caucus, have appointed com
mite. i IS said. consisting Of Messrs. Crltten-
den, of KY, Hall of Missouri, and Crlsield OF
MI. to wait on the President aud request HIM
n,t 70 persist in his Emanci patton Proclama-
ton.
Senator W. T. Wiley, in note TO the Ma
tional Intelligencer states, that his term OF
Office will expire before the new State OF Wet
V;rginia could come into the Union; and tnat
even i that were not the case, he would not
nresume 70 hold his seat as Senator tor the
old State. ---
Several members Of Congress are urging the
President to appoint Eli Thayer, Military 10Y
ernor Of Florida. with authority to raise w.
900 loyal ep,igrants.
There are no accurate accounts puphsheo II
the napers of the number OF killed, wouhoe1 anu
prisoners. on the Federal side, at the recent
batte in fredericksburg. The statements va
ry from 25. 600 to l0,OOJ.
Tho woods IN the neighborhood Of this place
baave heon 50 much destroyed, that 1t is ol['-
cult now to procure fuel in any quantity 4"
the country around.
co1 Mclean, of the ssth Pennsylvania re-
e;mant who has been sick for some time IT.
igned his commission several weeks ago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-18

3
disloyalty Gen King replied substantially
Il know you, Kerrigan, and if | were Pres
ilent [ would attend to you. You are a
trator' Kerrigan retorted that if Gen. King
were general he should take the liberty OF
sIapping his face General King quietly in
formed him that if he did, he would kill him
instantly Kerrigan didn't slap General
Kings face We learn that afterwards, in the
bar-room of the hotel, Kerrigan had little
scufle with major whose name we did not
learn Wash. Chron. Kerrigan appears to
be kicking up.] !
The y. S. War Department has been enga-
ged in stopping the pi1laging of Government
goods by camp followers. Among the: parties
recently seized is Hornbeck Shimer sutler Of
the One hundred d-and-seveoth Pennsylvania
Regiment. Shwer had been for long time
engaged in forwarding guns, pistols, blankets,
and other Government properly, TO his home,
where they were 70 be disno~ed Of for Bis pri-
yate benefit. He was committed to the Old
Capitol, by Provost Baker to answer the
charge.
President Lincoln restores Captain Ha])on
c. Letter, Seventh Wisconsin, and Lieuten-
ant Goodrich, Second Regulars, to the SER
vice.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
are again at work repairing their road. Par
ties are engaged both upon the east and west
ends of the road. This Company has been
peculiarly unfortunate. No sooner is their
road fairly in operation than Confederate
raid destroys it. Each time they rebuild it at
their own expense.
President Lincoln has signed the order reliev.
ing Mai. Gen. Wool from the command Of the
military department of Maryland. General
Schenck has been designated at his successor.
A dispatch from Nashville states that the
Coofederates on Tuesday advanced on all the
roads and were fast nearing the city, massing
their troops. The line Of General Neg]ey's
corps had been attacked, but the assaulting
party were driven back. An early attack on
the city is expected Not less than forty thou
sand Confederates are believed to be between
Nashville and Murfreesboro' Jeff. Davis
and Gen. Polk spoke at Murhcesboro' on Fri
day Dight last, the former declaring that Ten
ncssee should be held at all hazards.
Capt George E. Curtis, Fourth Rhode
Island volunteers, who was arrested on Tuesday
evening for drunkenness and disorderly conduct
at Canterbury Hall, was yesterday sent to the
| Old Capitol prison to await decision in his
case, which has been reported to the head
| quarters OF the Army
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
NO.

The PRIvArEs In THE SOUruERx
AMY Under the above caption, The
Richmond Dispatch publishes the follow
in pithy remarks:
We I'D not believe that the world has
ever seen such material A. compose tho
rank and flu Of the Southern army. Ma
poleon never led Drawer and better sct
If men. In many respects they are aupe
r;Dr even TO the veterans w France, for
they ate animated by higher motives and
have made greater sacrifices They have
left comfortable homes, where non, &c
them ever Enew the want OF one single
thing necessary 10 human comfort. I'm,
like the troops Of the North, they have
not been forced into The army I'D obtain 4
subsistence. On the contrary, they have
entered The army voluntarily. and given
up ihG comfortable subsistence which they
were sure nf at home fir the purpose Of
serving their country They have lived
upon such food aud dressed ID such clothes
II they would not have given I'd their own
negroes, they have slept upon the bare
earth, and haze been exposed ID the sum-
mcr suns and winter SHOWS, for the pure
and un74lish love Of independence.
They have not been animated BIZ any
vulgar lore Of glory by any idea Of con
quest, and far less Of >prii- AMI rapinc
Nian7 nf them are men Of property, not a
few nj wealth, and all accustomed u ease
anl comfort. They are wiiiiH- to do any
thing in defence III their country. All
honor ~ their officers, DIT their officers
honor themselves most il IGNORING their
inca. We feel no such reverence for any
class of men Ia camp cF council, a for
those noble men Of nature who arc fght>
ing MT fit fame Or gold Int for country,
and Indifferent whether their names are
ever III serted upon the records Of glory 90
that they % their duty But they will
have their reward. Their names are writ
tn upon The imperishable scroll % that
tribuna! which awards such prizes here,
after I'd virtue in its humblcst estate Is
earth has no power TO bestoR.
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
ARMY SUPPLIES.
ssrGnn and lsfnrrr


- EALED PROPOSALS Will he received nj
y this office in the city of Little Rock. up {,
the 10Th day of July, 4. d. 1862. FIR furnishing
for the Army, One Million Pounds nf Flour,
AMI Two Hundred Thousand Pounds III Bacon.
to be delivered at the city of Little Rock. The
privilege will be reserved of ordering the nc
livery of any portion of either at Aikniel ?hia
or Washington Arkansas or other point south
Of Arkansas river. upon giving luc notice.
No higher price will be paid than tile tariff
fixed by General orders No. 4.
The contractor will be required ID enter into
bond with approved security ~ required ny
law, and bids will be received for any portion
ct the above articles.
Proposals should be endorsed Proposals
for furnishing Bacon and Proposals fl
furnishing Flour
JOHN c. PALMER, Major
aud Chief Com. Trans Mississippi Dist
June ,, 1852. %;
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
E.Gsi.A FIRE.!
Tan PAYERS Take Notice


THAT shall attend at the various Town
L ships of Hampstead County on the follow
ing days for the purpose of collecting the ~pc-
cial tax levied for the relief and support Of the
families of volunteers in tie Confederate States
the year 1862 viz:
At Fulton-Bois d Are Township. on We'd
ncsday and Thu sday the 18th and 10Th OF
June.
At Spring Iill-Spling Hill Township. on
Friday and Saturday the 10th and DIST OF
June
At Ccutreville-Ca ruse Township, on Tues
day and Wednesday the 9th and 18th June
NJ Moscow-AI.ssouri Township. on Friday
aifd Saturday the 27th and 2sth June.
At Cottngham's Storc-RcdLand Township,
on MONDAY and Tuesday the }0th June and III
July.
itsNashyille-NHne Greek Township. on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday the 81. 4tl
and 9th July.
vt Colu,nbus-Salinc Township, on Monday
and Tuesday the 18th and Sth July.
At Washington -Ozan Township, on l hurs
day. Friday and Saturday the 10th, 'llth and
18th July
At which times and places notify every
tax payer to meet me prepared to settle las
volunteer relief tax.
Persons who have not paid in provisions oil
supplies to their respective Township Commits
sioners viii he required to pay their taxes il
money. This being Il matter of the greatest
importance to the destitute families OF absent
volunteers. it is to be hoped that all tax payer:
will readily realize it and promptly come for
ward AMI settle their taxes Their wants mus
be supplied by those remaining at home, who
will reap in common the fruits of their hus
bands and sons victories.
Come forward promptly and meet the call.
THOS. H. SINHS, Assessor
and Collector Hampstead Co., Ark.
Washington. May nth, 1862. 10
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
peas, Peas, Peas,

0NE of the great necessities Of the Army l.
" the Pea or Bean. Owing to the neglect of
planters, during the past year, there are but
few in the country. Let every planter put in
large crop this year The army will require
thousands of bushels The planter who can
not find any sale for his cotton, can find ready
sale for Peas, aud employment for lii negroes
in gathering them.
! wish now to purchase Five Thousand Bush
els Of Peas or Beans, for which the highest
market price will be paid, in cash, on delivery
to me at Little Rock.
JOHN C PALMER, Major
and Chief Com. Trans Mississippi Dist.
June }, So
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
One or OLD ABE's BALLOON PLuGG,

ONE or OLD ABE's BALLOONS PLuGG-
ED.-One Of McClellan's balloons was
sent up on Saturday morning about nine
o'clock, but had gone only . short dis
lance in the air on its observing tour,
when a well directed shot from one Of the
pieces Of the Purcell Battery, Capt Pe-
gram, struck the balloon, tearing lt all 70
pieces, and knocking man out we
know not whether the individual thus up
set was Prof Lowe, or one OF h. suoal~
terEs but whoever 1t was, we are very
confident he went upon his last voyage
Saturday morning--RtehEsoad Enquirer
l1kh. H r-.-
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

THE Major General Commanding, directs
l. me to appeal to the patriotism Of all
farmers, and urge upon them the Importance
of planting quantities Of Peas or Beans, Mus
tard and Red PepI or. The troops must have
vegetables to eat, and some condiments with
which to season their meat. We can rely upon
no source of supply for the wants Of the army,
but ourselves. VIVA. our own people do not
raise, we must do without Cut off from the
east bank of the Mississippi river, no supplies
of rice can be calculated upon.
The general response Of the people to the
action of the Legislature, providing for an in
creased production of breadstuffs, shows that
their heart is in the great struggle, and that
it is only necessary to call their attention 70
the wants of the army to have them supplied.
JOHN G. PALMER, Major
and Chief Com. TRANSMITS. Dist
June 18th, 1862. 25-3
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
NOTICE.

THE undersigned offers his services 10 tile
i public in obtaining Deeds from tho State
of Arkansas for Lands sold by the Federal
Government prior to 9th May. 1861, and not
patented UP to that time. Also, Deeds for
Swamp Land entities made either with Scrip OF
Money.
THOS. IT. SIMMS
n. B.-Always found at the Register Office.
Washington, Jan 1, 1862. 52-f
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

EARLY FRUGALIrY.- In early child
mood, you lay the foundation Of poverty
Or riches 10 the habits you give your chill
drcn. Teach them to save everything
not for their own sake, for that makes
them sefsh-but for some use. Teach
them u share everything with their play
mates, but never allow them to destroy
anything
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

sea- Front Royal, Warren CO., Va,
where Jackson whipped B,nks, j. 1879
miles northwest of Richmond, and j. 81
miles from Washington. IL j. distant 40
miles on an air line from Ilarpei'- Ferry
The aforesaid Banks is the individual who
was elected speaker OF the House III Rep
rcsentatlves after prptrlcted bllloting,
the abolition policy, if persisted in. would
dissolve the Union, replied: "I.ct the
Union slide"
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
g@y> Northern accounts Of the enr,cs

sa5- Northern accounts of the engage.
ment on White River, from the Daily
Argus, Jure 18th:
Memphis, June 19.--Thc gunboat Con-
esiago arrived this evening, bringing with
1t the gunboat Mound City, and with it
the intelligence of "A fearful disaster which
occurred to that craft on yesterday The
fotilla OH White river, consisting Of three
eunboats, engaged battery Of eight guns
at ST. Charles, rs miles from the mouth
of the river, and an obstinate battle en-
sued. \ land force under command tf
Col. Fitch was put on shore and was
making an approach in the rear, when a
ritied shot from the enemy's batteries en-
tered the Mound City. aud struck the
steam drum on the boiler, causing an
instant explosion. Tie effect was disas
trous. The whole interior of the boat il
the Immediate vicinity was blown out,
and the boat from stem 10 stern was filled
with scaIdiug stcam. Scarcely a man c.
capped Its scathing effect, and majority
was killed on the spot. These who oscar :
ed jumped ovei board aud swan ashore,
where the enemy at once fell upon aud
killed them. In this way, out Of It's
men, net % escaped, making loss Of
100 men. The boat was almost riddled,
and but for her great strength must have
bteu torn 10 pieces
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
NOTICE.,

/ Ii those tor whom we advanced gold and
"A silver in 1860, 81 and 80 are Informed
that thc- can now pay it back in cotton, wheat
and war bonds at the market price delivered to
rs In this place; and that the books of Will
hams X Logan must he closed positively in Il
short time. Also that all goods remaining in
store are at the risk of owners. and must be
taken away or they Will be sold or Charges.
". I. IL. WILLIAMS Co.
Camden, March H. 1862 lost.
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

BE DILIGENr.-Industry is never m
fruitful Action keeps the soul both
sweet and sound, while slothfulness rots
it to noisomeness. There is kind Of
good angel waiting upon diligence, Al
ways carrying laurel ID crown life;
whereas idleness, is ever attended with
shame and poverty
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
II d TIC II

~ resolution and order of the ti it7.-=.3:
~ Board OF Directors of the Mis- 81 at
ssSsIppi. 0ssac9sEfa anlEsed Fsives'
ssaiifOad Conn pa nv. OF November 9TH
1861. am authorized to sell any lands stu
ated in the Champagnolle Swamp Land Dis
trlct, (soid or granted to said Company by an
act of the General Assembly of the State of
arkansas, approved 18th day of January. 1861. }
Said lands to be sold ut y price not less than
two dollars per acre, and to receive in payment
therefor, Bonds or money of the Confederate
States of America, and War Bonds or Treasury
Warrants of the State of Arkansas and to exc
cute deeds to purchasers. All persons having
presumption claims upon any of the said lands
are hereby notified that if said claims are not
redeemed within ninety days from this date,
their rights under their pre- emption will be
forever barred.
JAS. THnS. ELLIOTT.
Pres. NJ, O. & Il. II, Il. Co.
Camden. Nov. %, 1861, 4I-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
Vinegar! Soap!

7 WISH to purchase Two Thousand Gallons
l. of Vinegar and Five Thousand rounds Of
gooh hard Soap. to be delivered at Little Rock.
Proposals for furnishing fifteen thousand gal
Ions of Vinegar, and sixty thousand pounds
of Soap are invited.
JOHN c. PALMER, Major
and Chief Com. Trans Mississippi Dist.
June ,, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
A G. A Il I'd .

HAVING this day recovered to Mr.. NJ
III WlSEBERG the Store House, Warehouses
and Town Lots on which the same are situated
in Washington, together with the Stock of
Merchandise remaining on hand, recently pur-
chased of him, and also assigned to him my
Books Ct accounts fer Merchandise sold, and
all Notes, Bills and evidences Of debt growing
out of said business from the date Of purchase
to this day he is therefore hereby fully rein
vested with all the right title. claim or interest
which | may have derived from him in and to
said Storehouse. Warehouses and Town Lots
and Merchandise on hand. and he alone is
authorized to collect and settle all debts created
in nay name at the mercantile establishment
conducted for me h. said Wischerg.
JOEL u. CONWAY.
Washington, Ark. Dec -, 1861. 5ir If
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

DIGGING DIRT--The dirt eating aud
dirt digging Yankees have gone to work
to play \ Yankee trick" upon Vicksburg
By digging canal across the bend below
this city By this they win be able to
unite their two fleets without coming in
range Of our batteries. The distance il
quite short, and the Yankee expertness in
working in dirt will enable them to ditch
chauuel through the swamp il very
short time. We are also informed that they
are planting heavy battery opposite this
city, and that all the negroes and horses
have been pressed BY them 70 render as
sistance in their work They will gain
another advantage By this canal. to wit !:
they will have the open communication Of
the whole Mississippi river without call
ing at Vicksburg.- Vichsbury Citizen,
2bh VII.
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

FEELING u MIDDLE TENx.-The
Memphis Appeal says:
Col- Mcclellan, commanding 4 battalion
Of Fast Tennessee cavalry IL Corinth, with
part of tile Kentucky cavalry and Texas
Rangers, the whole command Of Col.
Adams, recently passed through portions
gf North Alabama and middle Tenn .ssea.
H. represents that The people are firm as
4 rock, devoted To the cause Of the Con-
fcdaracy, and longing ID have the inva-
deFs expelled, The Federal depredations
i'll the Tuscumbil valley have been intole-
rabla, and nave stirred up great ezaspcra-
ton IL The hearts Of the people. In mid
dla Tennessee, the troops and their horses
were abunlantly provided for by the spon-
taneuus llberality Of the people, a they
carried 90 tents, cooking utensils or pro-
visions. They captured some seventy
prisoners.
In lower East Tennessee, Colonel Nc
Clellaa spent tho night At the house Of an
old gentleman, whom the Federals had
robbed ri about 1000 pounds Of bacon,
which he va Oh the point Of shipping 70
Georgia. Ill was away from home, but
Lis wife displayed the most bitter feeling
against The thieves and mlrauders She
said: " | wish I was the mother Of mil
lion sons, that they might drive the enc.
my out of the country"
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
Red Pcpper. Red Pepper.

T WISH to purchase Twenty Thousand pounds
l. of Red Pepper for the use Of the army,
for which fair pric: will be paid on delivery
to me Mt Little Rock.
Sealed proposals for furnishin : the same are
invited.
JOHN G. PALMER Major
and Chief Com. Transmits sissipp Dist.
June 5, 1862. Paw
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
WV N M
CORN, FODDER AND OATS.

IN ANY QUANTITIES. will pay CASH
] for the above at reasonable prices.
have at present no means of transportation,
and the Fora.e and Provisions must be deliv-
cred at Was ington, persons being in all cases
paid for tbs use of their teams.
GEORGE TAYLOR, Captain
and A. @. NJ, C. s. A.
Washington. Ark, July I'd, 1862. 25-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

NOTICE.

2 WAS committed to the jail of Pike Z
= county, Arkansas, Oh the 3Uth day Of $
- December, 1861, Three Negro -
slaves, who say their names are BEN, DICK
amt PALA, and that they belong to Jefferson
Herd, of Ashley county, Arkansas. and say
iHey left him about five moAths since. The
Negro man Ben, supposed to be about twenty
two years Of age, about five feet in height, of
black color. The boy Dick supposed to be
eighteen years Of age, about five feet in height,
Of copper color, anI has Il scar above his eyes
and nearest the right eye: also a scar on his
right knee. And the boy Pala is supposed TO
be about fourteen or fifteen years of age. of
copper color, about four and half feet In
height, and has on or near his left owe.
The owner of said Slaves is requested to come
forward prove property, pay charges and take
said Negroes away or they will be dealt with
rs the law directs.
WILLIAM GlLMER, Sheriff.
By WIN. R. SNEDLEY, Jdilor
Of PIKE county, 1rkgnsas.
Dee. 80, 1861 52-6ms.
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

WISH to purchase two thousand bushels
l. of Rye. for the use Of the army Of the
Confederate States, to be delivered at Arka-
delphia and Little Rock.
JOHN C. PALMER, Major
and Chief Comfy Trans Miss. Dist
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

rA- Old Hickory Jackson was espe-
cially noted for his antagonism to banks.
Old Stonewall jackson resembles him 10
this particular, being down On Banks with
with peculiar emphasis.
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
MRS. a. vi. BLACK,
RESIDENT ARTIST.

w "SA1ngton, Arkansas.
| prepared to furnish Portraits in Oil, from
Of tbo ,a1iofotypes, life size) in the best style
rarrao. art. and warrented in faithfulness of
Ms tatloR; also, Parlor Pictures in Oil or
COY at low prices Portraits of de-
W D soldiers lie taken at S25 each. Terms cash.
inyitad p nose wishing work in her line are
Rlacly AL 'al at the residence of Rev. 3. 3.
Jan. %, 1862, q tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

m The first steamboat on the Ohio river,
was the Independence, in 1914. Ii for
merry had been a large barge. that had
made several voyages from cincinnati to
New Orleans, consuming eight months in
the downward and upward trip. A rudely
constructed engine was put in il. and
thus furnished and fitted up, tie steamer
Independence plowed the waters of the
Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Arriving &C
New Orleans, Gen jackson, commander
Of the American forces, pressed it into
service against the British; and after
The war, in 1915, she began her upward
Trip. and arrived, after voyage Of four
months, at Rising Sen, where she stop
ped for wood John James, proprietor
Of the town, furnished her with fencs
rails for fuel, and agreed to take his pay
il passage to Cincinnati. lie embarked,
but such was the SOW speed Of the steam
er, that when lie rot to North Bend. he
lef. the boat and walked TO Cincinnati,
arriving some twelve hours before the
steamer
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
WASHINGTON
Livery & SALE STABLES.

HAVING made large
80 q additions to my Sta & -. ~
55FE>t,s94 bles, wonll say to G2c~-S
my Old patrons and the travelling y : t
bubble, that am prepared to feed and tax,
care Of Horses
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09

Mich Cow.
A GOOD Mich COW is wanted, cheap for
n cash. Apply at this office.
May I, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
NOTICE,
NOTICE.

NOTICE,
To the Stockholders of the Il. Il. q, T..
Navigation Company:
A the solicitation of numerous stockholders,
II will defer the commencement of the work
to some future time. The call will not be re-
quired to be paid at the time mentioned. Our
State is now invaded. Every man will be re-
quircd to be ut his post
G. NJ. HERVY, President.
March 18th, 1862. O.
Washington telegraph., 1862-07-09
HIDES.

DASH, Goods, or Groceries will be paid for
" Hides on delivery at my store in Washing
ton. S. r. EGGERS.
Washington, April %, 1862 nl6;tf