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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-22

4 DMINIsT RATORs SALE OF VALUABLE
~ MEDICAL BOOKS, MEDICINES, FURNI
TURF, a.. AT AuCTION--O WEDNESDAY,.
2fth inst. Al 10 O'clock will sell, at the office Of
Cary streets- a valuable collection Of MEDICAL
BOOKS, MEDICINES, &C., &C.
ALSO-A lot Of FURNITURE, embracing va
riciy of useful articles.
Ny order of the Administrator.
SEQ E.B COOK, Aucfr,
7 ARGE LOT OF BOOTS. SHOES AND DEFY
GOODS, AT AUCTION .-On WEDNESDAY.
25tn inst, at 10 O'Clock, will SELL at the store
nth street, next door to Mr. s. Rosenfels, . large
10, of Mems, Ladies', Misses, and Children's
Also. varied assortment of Ladies' DRESS
GOODS, suited to the present season.
Sc 10 EB. COOK. Auctr.
QUARTERMAsTER'S OFFICE.
Gordonsvills, Sept IL, le6s
g ALE OF PUBLIC HORSES AND MULES
y viii sell At public auction, at Culpeper G. H..
on TUESDAY, September 80. 1862, one hundred
and nine condemned HORSES aud ten condemned
W. b. RICHARDS. Jx,
- 22-tdA Post Qusrtsrmsster.
TQUARTERMAsTKR'S OFFICE, !
0ofdonsville, Sept IL. 1852 )
GALE OF PUBLIC HORSE0--I wtl sell at
~ public auction, IT Orange H., on TUESDAY,
October 7, 1907. one hundred condemned HORSES
TERMs-Cash W. b RICHARDS, JR,
~ 22--td* Post oaartermasser.
I0MMISsIONER'S SALE OF VALUABLE
" BRICK TAVERN AT CHARLOTTE g. H.,
Va.---By virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Charlotte. made sdth August, ls,e. in the case of
wilhon and cthen vs.. Wilbon's administrator, the
tsa. On the prsmissx on TUESDAY, iAe III day 81
October. 1862 or fair; II NJ, the frat tnir day
lbsrssfter) The vsluabJA nd wall known BRICK
TAYsRN, q ChsFlotts q II. ~ eseapasd By A.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-22

C,UGARs AC.--ia barrels prime Rev Orleans
y MOLASSES.
Z ha rels Crushed SUaAE.
800 bags prime brown and white clarite sll.
GAR
~ chests superior GREEN TEA. For sale by
10 ss2--6t TAKUY & WILLIAMS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-22

OUR ARMY KEtRossEs TIE POTOMAC
After the battle Of "Wednesday, rs above stated,
&c. army held ths battle held On Thursday night
Hearied and a most starving condition Of our
en- rendered movement necessary. In some diyi
'hs Of the army, our men said to have been
"i'han, provisions for three days and were strug
hng with 40 enemy mare rigorous and dishearten
'E han the Yankee hosts they had 80 gsllsntly
'' hoh,eh. To obtain supplies In Maryland was
"a vi the question, aud 20 advance into Pennsyl
"hIa, IN the presence Of the threatening columns
81 1hs enemy without adequate provisions for
&c Day was deemed too hazardous an enter
'i'e by Gen. Lee. Accordingly, on Thursday
Ash'' he determined upon the repassase of the Po-
''l+ar made necessary not by any reyers. in bat
"' ou' by the stern eEigency Of the absence Of
"muaissary soppiies. That night tine return Of cur
'ny 10 the sell OF Virginia was commenced, q d
ing the day Of Friday the passage Of the Poto
'"ae was completed part Of the army crossing at
sphsrdsto~a and part at willismsport From
" Tact that the enemy did not xatemp. to hsrasu
iofees 10 crosrng, we are led 10 infer that they
sie In no condition TO renew tbs fight after Wed
nrsdAy.
gentleman who came down on tbs Central ira N
10y ~sh' a5s thaftbs lion q Il Ecisiss atdysas
peopse u Winchester on fiiisy ssenlr g. -
vas remarks " dated thAt hs hsd sa interview
'H' ssa lee after the ashtof Wednesday, ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-22

4 Anti F0st sALE~1no FARMS Ter sale near
4 Maiteas Depot, enntsin,ng $40 and ths
Other Hai aeres For psIticuiars, address,, Ar.
NEE. NatSnax, Amelia - 3--1ets
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-22

YEA superior lot, for sale by
III w. p. MAYO,
vs. 22-lw Corner ilth and Cary SIS.
, 1862-08-02
The Seven Pines.

This point will be distinguished in the
future history of the country as the Sebas-
topoi of America. 1t is the place where
the great battle of six days occurred be-
tween the Federal and Confederate forces,
commencing on Saturday, May 31st. 1t is
seven miles east of Richmond, on the Will
liamsburgh road-a spot hitherto noted
only for the domestic quiet of its people in
the pursuit of the common branches of ag-
riculture. This terrific battle has invested
it with an interest of extraordinary charac-
ter. A farm house situated in that neigh
borhood becomes an arsenal, a barn assumes
the magnitude of fortress, and an ordinary
fence line of solid entrenchment Thou
sands of brave men fell upon its bosom du-
ring that memorable six days fight. A
correspondent of the New York Herald
gives the following graphic description of
the place:
Perfectly informed of our position and force,
they chose point for their attack that could least
bear it. They intended the blow to be desperate,
and made it with their best troops. Eighteen
thousand men of the rebel army in one division
men from North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor-
gia, Alabama, Mississippi Florida and Virginia ;
men of high courage and dscipline-led by Gen.
Longstreet, left Richmond at daylight on that
Saturday, and went out 10 battle. They went
also to ruin, failure and defeat Never did sim
pie courage more deserve success than they did ;
never did soldiers falter less under fire or show a
better front than they did. But they have re-
turned TO Richmond, save that large proportion
of them who, side by side with SO many CT our
brave men. " look proudly to heaven from the
death-bed of fame" Returned to Richmond, and
far to the rear of the left wing the Chckahominy
tumbles turbulently on the Union lines are drawn
closer than ever "the Gaul is still at their gates
From short distance beyond the Chickahom-
my river, the highway to Richmond, known as
the Williamsburgh road, runs directly west to the
rebel capital Seven miles east of Richmond on
this road. is the place known as the Seven Pines
Near to the Seven Pines common country road
known to US as the Nine Mile road, crosses the
main road on our left, and runs through the
woods towards White Oak Swamp. On the right
the road runs in a northwesterly direction by FAN
Oak Station, on the Richmond railroad to Rich
mond. By this road it is nine miles from the
Seven Pines to the city. In the northwestern an
gle of this road and the main road, is house
and further up the same road beyond swampy
wood, is another house. A third house stands tC
the right of the Richmond road, half mile near
er to Richmond, and fourth on the lefi-hanC
side of that road. Beyond the later house wa
large open cultivated field. The third hous
also stood in an open field. Toward Richront
both these fields are bounded by thick wood
the edge of which had been felled to form ar
abattis, and obstruet the approach of the enemy
Dense woods run along our left, but nearly all th'
battlefield has once been cultivated, though il
parts of it there was high growth of wood wher
we came up. This was felled and formed al
abattis.
, 1862-08-02
masbin9ton Statesman.
The Great Siege Near Richmond.

Seldom, if ever, have the annals of histo-
ry given us more striking example of hu-
man bravery and unfinching endurance,
than was exhibited by both the Federal
and Confederate armies at the recent terri
BILE siege near Richmond. The particulars
of the six days battle as they reach us in
vest the action with overwhelming import,
inasmuch as they reveal the fact that upon
ats issue rested the fate not only of the
Confederate capital but that of the rebel
government itself. The persistent deter
mination with which the battle was waged
ON the part of the Observation-Disclosures
by showers of leaden hail which moved
them down in heaps-indicates unmistaka-
'bly that they had staked their hopes upon
ats issue. At no other engagement during
the progress of this war, have the southern
troops given us such instances of daring
courage as in this last great battle In
memorable six days, they hoped to gain
some advantage that would tell in defense
of their trembling capital, and to this end
they fought with determination amount
ing almost to desperation. But though
gaining temporary advances upon the I'm
ion lines by the most reckless disregard of
life and slaughter of men, they were ulti-
mately beaten back and vanquished, and
forced to return to Richmond, disheartened
and demoralized by defeat, without having
won single point or achieved single ad-
vantage. Never did simple courage, if that
were all, more richly merit success but
however brave they may be and desperate
their charges, success can never permanent
ly attend their arms against the government
of the United States On the other hand,
the Federal forces, though partially sur
prised in the onset, and attacked when not
in position or preparation for battle, achieved
decided victory, and in the face Of the
most obstinate resistance from force great
ly superior in numbers, accomplished an
essential and important change in position.
From this position of the Federal army,
much may be expected and the most desi
rable results attained. 1t is absolutely i'm
pregnable against the assaults Of the enemy
if any should be made, and combines all
the advantages of offensive operations
against the Confederate capital, while the
numbers Of the Federal army have been
greatly augmented since the battle The
reduction of Richmond can be only ques-
ton of time, and we apprehend the utter
vanquishment of the confederates will speed
lily follow the fall of their capital. And
while the recent formation of guerrilla par
ties in different sections Of the south indi-
Gates that the troubles will be prolonged
somewhat beyond the vanquishmen: of their
armies, we have too good an opinion of
southern character to believe for moment
that any respectable portion of those now
comprising the Confederate army, will re-
sort to this most detestable and barbarous
species of warfare. Unless we are entirely |
mistaken il our judgment of the Southern
character, there is true chivalry and honor
enough in it to prevent such disgraceful
resort.
, 1862-08-02
Letter from Powder River.
AUBURN, July %, 1856.


MEssRs EDIToRs-I arrived at this place yes
terday and find prosperous town with large
mining district surrounding it. Many of the mi
ners hereabouts are doing well, and perfect salts
faction prevails except where the water has failed
Surely there is vast amount of gold in this
country New discoveries are being made every
day in this vicinity. In fact | am disturbed every
little while by requests from the honest miners to
weigh out their dust, ard it makes me feel fever
ish to see so much of it.
This town yesterday reminded me very much
of camp-meeting ground, situated as it is in a
beautiful pine grove-preaching heard down in
an arbor-with the tents and houses, and the
usual number of whisky shops around. Really,
l could not help thinking l was at camp-meeting.
Powder river valley is settling up rapidly, and
is surely destined to be fine place. There is
considerable mining on gulches coming into the
valley. Yesterday evening ! heard there was
quite an excitement on one of these streams on
account Of new discOYeries. There is rich dig
gings on Granite creek.
More anon. WALLA WALLA,
, 1862-08-02
REFERENCES .
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.

q TRAYED OR STOLEN from Jacobs and Isaacs
- Hog Ranch, one mile northwest of town, en- the
18th instant two horses of the following description
One DARK BROWN HORSE; high withers; short
back; white collar and saddle marks; about seven
years old When the horse disappeared he had
sore the right side of his withers.
One small SPOTTED HORSE-dark brown with
white spots; bald faoe portion of his main white;
branded on the shoulder with the letter X; on
the hip straight mark collar marks visible;
about twelve years Old
The horses were both rough shod all round and had
hobbies The above reward will be given to any
one who will deliver the horses to A. Jacobs in this
city. The horses have been worked in a swill wagon
in this city since last spring.
Walla Wala July 20, 1862. S2w2%
, 1862-08-02

GOLD MINES ON BURNT R1vER.-We
learn from Mr.. Barnett that reports had
reached Auburn, prior to his departure
from that place, on Monday last, that good
paying gold mines had been found on
Burnt River, and that number of miners
were preparing to start Immediately for
the new diggings. IT has long been the
opinion of persons who have travelled
through that country that gold existed
there, and we doubt not that a rich min.
ing region will be developed there the
present season.
, 1862-08-02

DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS AT RoRr.-
LAND.-We observe that Rev. T. Starr
King and Bishop Simpson have arrived at
Portland. Mr.. King is on a lecturing tour,
and the Bishop is to preside at the session,
of the Oregon conference.
, 1862-08-02

EXCESSIVE DITcH AT FLoRENCE.-A
ditch ten miles long, capable of carrying
thousand inches Of water, is nearly COM
pleted at Florence. The water is taken
from Meadow creek and branch of Slate
creek, and brought into the heads of Pho,
neer, Rees' and Smiths gulches.
, 1862-08-02

OREGON STATE FAIR.-The Oregon an
nual State Fair is to be held at Salem, COM
mencing on the 3Oth September next. The.
total of the premium list amounts to $4,000.
, 1862-08-02

ABsooNDgD.-Ihe Portland Advertiser
says Lieut.. A. G. Sheldon, of the regiment
Of Washington Territory volunteers, alb
seconded from San Francisco recently with
81 500 Of government money.
, 1862-08-02

ExrEcTED-Capt. Mullan, with his es-
cort and road expedition, is expected in
this city in few days
, 1862-08-02

GREEN CoRN.-Mr. Joseph Teel has the
thanks of the Office for fine lot of green
corn.
, 1862-08-02

GOLD DUsT.-Wells, Fargo & Co.,
shipped seventy one thousand dollars in
gold dust to Portland on Monday This a
large shipment for this place-especially
when we consider that the dust was all
bought here within three or four days, and
that most of the dust from Salmon river
is shipped down the river from Lewiston.
Mr.. James informs us that during Sunday
and Monday last he purchased over one
hundred and eighty ounces of Salmon riv-
er dust at the office here
, 1862-08-02

"APOLoGErIc. Somebody has been inn
posing another 'cock and bull story" upon
the editor of the Oregonian. In his is
sue of the 23d nit. he says
can affray occurred at Walla Walla on Satur-
day evening last, in which two men were sho
and killed, growing out of a row between gam
blers."
Possibly this story has been mdgnifed
from the little difficulty which occurred at
Wallula some two weeks since, in which
one man was slightly shot in the neck and
nobody killed. At all events, we will
stand apologist for the editor of the Orego-
nian this time; for we know, from the
character of the men from whom he has been
gathering information of late in relation
to our city, that he has been imposed upon.
EXPENSIVE TRAvEL1NG.-Th Dalles
Mountaineer makes the following exhibit
of the expense of travelling between the
Dalles and Powder river:
According to our computation, to drive fifty
animals from Powder river to the Dalles-trav-
cling by the usual route-and return again, will
involve an outlay of 800 for the single item of
bridge and ferry charges. Such rate of taxa
tion as this amounts to an embargo upon both
trade ard travel.
, 1862-08-02
wALLA wALbA FOR CAPITAL. {"

That is my ticket. look forward to the time
when Walla Walla shall each winter contain the
congregated wisdom of Washington Territory.
1t is the only place whose surroundings are suf-
ficiently agreeable TO answer the requirements Of
the seat of government it has population which
will not be affected by the fluctuations of mining
towns, or those dependent on the mines; the In
dian title to the lands is extnguished it Is the
only place, in my opinion, on which the entire
influence of the upper country can be brought to
bear fayorably, and its central position shows for
ITSELF
Having started Walla Walla as a Capital can
didate, ] am, &c. H. NJ.
The New York herald., 1862-03-13
THIRTy-sEvEyT CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, March IL, 1861.
PETITIONS AGAINST BaIMrpA1os.
Mr. DAVIS, (Upion) of KY presented petitions from c
zens OF Kentucky asking Congress 10 turn deaf ear to
ali schemes Of emaG cpaton and turn their attention TO
the business Of saving the country.
THE RESOLUTION RxrEL SENATOR POWELL,
Mr.. TsUMBuLr, (rep) Of H., from the Judiciary Com
mtee reported back the resolution for the expulsion Of
Mr. Powell with tho recommendation that IL do not pass
gHASKs 20 Iwur woRDEy.
Mr. SHERMAN rsp) OF Ohio, offered Joint resolution,
expressing the thas OF Congress 10 Lieutenant worden
and sailors Laid over.
TIE PROPERTY or RRHrrs
Tie also introduced bill TO authorize tho President to
take possession Of certain property. Referred.
TIE CALIFORNIA NAILS
Mr.. LATHAM (opp.) Of Cal, introduced bill TO repeal
all laws preventing foreign vessels carrying the mails
Panama and Aspinwa
ras Houss EMANCIPATION RESOLUTION.
iont resolution received from the House, tender.
iog ad &c to certain states. Referred 10 the Commit
tee on Judiciary.
ASSISTANCE FROM STATES
vn inotlon OF Mr. WlfsoS, (rop) OF Mass, the bill to
aunoriie the creary Of War 10 accept moneyssppro
rtod oy me States for tho payment Of volunteers was
taken up and passed.
un motion OF Mr. WILSON, (rep) OF Mass, tho bill to
define the pay and onoumcnts Of the army was
Mr., rnssssNDSS lrep Of Me- opposed N. provision
in any service of the government, Ten per cent
Mr.. FOSTER, trepl OF Conn, also opposed the prov
sion lie was not willing to reduce the salary OF mem
bers Of Congress lie thought they did not get too
now. He did not think just 10 cut down tho psyment
OF soldiers who are in the army.
Mr.. CLARK, (repl " ". H.. thought II use sitting
hero In great trouble because the country was going 10
be ruined, and croakng II you win only lay Tax BIN,
The people viii sweep away the Hnanc sl dcuty as soon
as the aruy viii the rstss H you viii only e' them nsbt
The New York herald., 1862-03-13
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1882

NNnhiN"iONs March IA 1907
Tux srly1cHs or Mr. rWcsoN IECr. wospKT
Mr.. EpwARps (rsp.) ON. H., introduced joint reso.
luton rendering the thanks OF Congress 10 Ericsson for
the enterprise skin aud forecast displayed by him IN The
construction OF tho Monitor, and TO Lieutenant worden
officers and for services recently rendered Referred
70 the Committee on Naval Affairs.
T1E SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION RsaRycY.
Mr. MCPHERSON, (rcp) ofPa., introduced o join, rcso.
luton, which was referred, to nll the vacancy In The
Board Of REGENTS Of the Smithsonian Institute caused by
tho death Of Professor Cornelius c. Felton, By tho ap
poiutment OF Theodore y. woolsey, Of Connecticut
JNcufRy CONDUCT o. NAVY CONTRACTORS
Mr. RIos, (rep) OF Mo from ths Committee ol Naval
Affairs, reported joint resolution, which passed
empowering the Secretary Of the Navy % inquire n9
the circumstances attending the failures Of the contract
ors t)r building stean machinery 10 meet their engage
ments within tue time specined and in his discretion
remit the whole or n part Of the penalty.
rp iHuERY coMNiseuOv.
Tho House passed The bill authorizing the appointment
of Commissioner meet the Commiss oners from ;rea
measures for the protection Of the fisheries tho coast
of Newfoundland Three thouSand dollars were appro
priated TO carry the act into effect
INDEMNITY 10 DRfAwARE.
Mr. DryS (rep OF Ind, introduced bill to indemnify
certain citizens o Delaware FOR expenses incurred for the
dsfeycs Of the United States.
dup rRplTus VIII RIGA kND SEw GRANADA
The House passed the Senate hD, amendatory 81 tho
The New York herald., 1862-03-13

The Fremont men will soon discover that they have
been only used to Kill Off some else, while their "a
vore himself TO be quietly laid away on a shelf
and that, like " Poor Pussr hey have been scraping
chesauts out o. the nre for cunning operators o
enjoy.
Tho disposition made OF Mr.. Ashley's Emancipation
bill 10 day, taken in connection with tho vote on the
Presid uts resolution, brought forward by Mr. Kong
ling, demonstrates that there is nvincibe and
flexible conservative majority in the House which will
approve The right ami def a, the wrong
INTERVIEW OF Mr.. STATION WITH THE MILITARY
COMMITTEES.
There was an Interesting interview to-day betwes,
The Secretary OF War and the Military Committees Of
both Houses Of Congress. Nr. stanton expressed to
them his programme for the uI ter condct of the war
Il was willingly approved by Mr. Wilson, Chairman Of the
Senate Committee; bat the House Committee expressed
the determination to sustain the admins ration and the
War Department in whatever done for the purpose Of
prosecuting tho war for the restoration of the Union
without expressing any rorna, approval OF the sugses
ton or the Secretary.
MOVEMENTS OF GEH. M'cLELLAN.
General Mcclellan has been the Virginia side since
Monday. There indications OF his mmecists rs.
turn.
MovEMENTs or GEN. FREMONT.
General Fremont win return to Washington either this
eyening TO morning.
ALL QUIET ALONG THE POTOMAC.
Nothing OF special interest has rsnsprad OIL the other
side Of the Potomac.
APPoIYTHEST OF DEPuTy COLLECTOR FOR ALExAS-
DRTA, VA.
Colonel r. O. Nes, of New York, was yesterday ap-
pointed Deputy Collector Of the port OF Alexandria Va
TnE LATg COMMANDER OF THE ANyAroLs RAIL.
ROAD BRIGADE.
Major Robinson, OF tho Fifth Infantry, who for sons
time has commanded the Railroad Brigade at Annapolis
junction. has returned TO the command OF his regiment
at Fortress Monroe, preferrins active service,
THE TAX on FLOUR.
Hon. Alfred Ely, having received about nfy letters
from msrs residing in New York. appeared before the
Committee on Ways and Means recently in opposition to
the proposed tax Of ten cents every barrel Of our
The result was this tax stricken from the bill.