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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-24
From the Knoxville Register.
The Growing Reaction I'm East
Tennessee.
LETTER FROM JUDGE LUCKY.

Internationally Of Lincola's Proclamation
Duty Of Good Citiseas to Support the
Confederate Government.
The following letter from Chancellor Lucky
has been given us for publication by the Ma
jor General com handing this department.
Coming from the high source it does, it is i'm.
portant, as showing the change that is going
on in the public mind Of East Tennessee since
Linc0ia's Government has thrown Oft the dis.
guise it has so long cunningly worn, and re-
vealed its unconstitutional, wicked and dia-
bolical purpose:
JoNEsnoRo', Oct. II, 1862.
Major General S. JONES.
Dear Sir LIN pleasant and free CONVEX
sation with you, a few days since, on the state
of the country, and more especially the condi-
tion. of things in East Tennessee amongst
other topics the recent proclamation Of Pre-
sident Lincoln came under consideration.
remarked that I thought the act of Congress
on which it was predicated. and the procla-
nation itself, were totally unconstitutional,
and equally abhorrent to my feelings and
Judgment as they were illegal and mischiev-
Gus in their design and tendency.
Z have uniformly entertained and express
eU the opinion tnab II was bfsS uuty VI uu et'
tixens to yield obedience to the constituted
authorities of the country. This sentiment
have repeated to all with whom have con-
versed.
need scarcely say thst the recent act and
proclamation of the Federal authorities give
additional force and emphasis to these OPT
MONS, and that all good citizens should cheer
fully yield their support to the Government
under which they live, and offer no factious
opposition to the constitutional enactments
and laws of the Confederate authorities. The
peace and security of person and property re-
quire this of every Que. ] ana gratifed t.
learn that while you are exercising the, high
authority. as commander Of the Department
of East Tennessee, in enforcing the laws Of
the land, il is your purpose to protect every
class of citizens with energy and promptness
from oppression and wrong. believe Just
and frln administration of the laws. upon
every one. will soon produce tranquil state
Of feeling in the public mind. Should the
8 opinions I have expressed in this brief note be
esteemed Of any value in aiding you in re-
storing harmony and quiet, you are at liberty
to use it in any way you may choose.
- Most respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
SETH J. w. LUCKY.
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Ar Capt. JAMES VANCE, of the 9th Reg..
Va. Vols, has, we learn, recently received O
Commission as Adjutant Of his regiment
This appointment viii no doubt be very gra.
tifying to the feelings Of Capt. Vance, as he
lost his command by being prisoner in the
hands of the Federals after he was so severely
wounded OF the battle Of Kernstown. He was
recommended for the position by the lament
cd Col. Fuikerson, and his appointment had
not been confirmed until recently, in oonse-
quence of his not being exchanged until the
18th of last month";
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$50 nEWARst.

TIME following persons have deserted from
a the Camp of Instruction at Dublin;
David Ash, 80 years old, dark hair, hazeI eye
dark complexion, ak feet four inches high, resi-"
denee Scott county.
David ]. Carder, aged 81, dark hair, gray
eyes. dark complexion, s feet inches high, re-
sidenee Scott county. al
Sampson Wade, Ii years old, light hair gray
Floyd county.
The legal reward will be given for the appre-
heasion and confinement of tho above dcserters,
or for their delivery to me at Dublin Depot.
Oct. IL, lsea-St. JAS. B. D0RMAN.
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INTENDING to visit Europe on business. at
u On early day, desire to procure partner
for the trip and business. The applicant must
be well educated, 80 situated as to remain, in
Europe two years, and be able to furnish cash
capital equal to Four Hundred Pounds Sterling,
British or French Exchange The business is
light, pleasant, respectable, md highly remuae-
ratiye, Address XENOPHEN.
Care Virginian Office,
abingdon, Va.
Oct II. 1s6s-3t.
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stop the Thief.

an the night of the 18th inst, near the Broad
" Ford, in Smyth county, Va, I had fine
horse stolen from me, worth at least $3.50.
Il The color of said horse as I now reeollect, is
sorrel, vita little white on his right four foot
and in his face, small lump on his back, sup
posed to have been occasioned by saddle
There may be- little white on one Of his hind
feet, but if any, very little.
Any person who will get the said horse and
send him, or bring him, to the Broad Ford, in
Smyth county, Va, will give the sum Of 500.
]. W. STALLARD.
Oct. Oath, 1862-1t
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Another battle In Kentucky

A dispatch from Louisville to the Northern
papers announces another battle and great
victory for the Yankees. It says that it oc-
CURED on Wednesday Of last week.. between
Lexington and Richmond, that it lasted from
8 in the morning till II at night and that
Kirby Smiths forces were badly cut up and
treny1ised
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Educate that gou May be Free.

VyHE subscriber will commence an English
i school in the Lebanon Academy, en- Mon
day, the Goth October, inst, and teach during
q term Of Five months, A limited number Of
boarders can procure adniittanee as scholars, by
on early application to the subscriber.
Terms, two dollars per month for each scholar,
Contingent fee 50ets JAS. MEBHAN.
Oct II, 18e2--2m
nesge Bristol Advocate copy.
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Stolen.

an Thursday night last a5dark Bay Mare, 5
" years old, l53 hands high, with a scar on
her left eye add one white hind foot, was taken
from the Stable of Col, H. A. Greever, at the
Smyth county line. !, The thief was traced to-
wards Abingdon. 4 A liberal reward win be
riyen for the delivery of the mare and the ap-
prehension of the thief, or either.
WIN. s. GREEVER.
Oct. a. 1926
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from Gen, lees Array.

Passengers by the Orange train last night,
report that severe and bloody skirmish CO.
Cured between Gen, Stuart's cavaly and a
body of Yankee cavalry, near Charlestown, in
Jefferson county. on Thursday last. No par
ticulars of the affair are given, except that the
enemy were severely handled and driven back
for several miles in the direction Of Harper's
Ferry.
They are reported to have lost sixty killed,
and large number wounded, besides about
two hundred prisoners who fell into our
hands.
Our own loss was sixteen killed, about forty
wounded and twenty missing.
With this exception everything is quiet a.
long the lines and no Indications exist Of any
contemplated movement Immediately. Lynch
burg Republican, Oct. 20th.
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K. A. Withers, of New York, has received
letter from an officer Of GaribaldIs army,
rendering the services of from four to SIX
thousand veteran soldiers and two hundred
officers to frht for the Union.
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The Yankee force, which recently visited
Ellis Mills on the Rappahannock, is stated Dy
themselves to have consisted Of sizty.slx men
"Reliable" persons on our side magnlneo tnis
into a force of ten thousand
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The Paris Patrie hears from good sources
that nothing is more likely than the recognl-
ton of the Southson the basis OF accomplish
ed facts, very soon to be on the taps, Eng
land and France acting in concert.
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Fl0yd,s Comnland.

We learn, just as we go to press, that Gen.
Floyd had fight a few days ago at Warfeld.
on the Tug Fork Of Sandy, dispensing the
enemy. Col. Peters was slightly wounded.
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2er Holston Conferences, which was in SEES
sion this week at Athens, Tenn. purged itself
Of members Of Union proolivities.
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Eight to TEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
captured.
Forty Pieces of Artillery taken.
Eaen,y's Loss from Tsceatg to 7tcs,,ty Flee
Thousand.
coNrEDERATE LOSS FIVE THOUSAND.

KNOXVILLE, Oct. l6,-The Register pub
fishes the following in an Extra to-day. The
fight in Kentucky has been confirmed by the
arrival oftwo couriers, who slater hat the tight
= commenced at Perryville, Boyle county, KY,
Monday. the 9th inst, Gen. Hardee com
handing the left, Gen. Buckner the centre
and Gems. Marshall and Morgan the right
The result of the first days fight was Har-
dee captured fifteen hundred prisoners with
heavy slaughter to the enemy.
still greater slaughter to the enemy. Hardee
captured four thousand prisoners, Marshall
and Morgan thirty-tw hundred.
The enemy were driven back twelve miles,
with tremendous slaughter.
Our loss in the. whole engagement was very
small
We are not posted as to who were in COM.
mand Of the Yankees except Gen. Thomas
Crittenden, who encountered Hardee.
We also captured forty pieces of cannon.
The following is on extract from Col. Pal
'mer's letter last night from Cumberland Gap,
dated 14th s.Wounded soldiers are from the
battle Of Perryville, also Captain Of Ten
enessee regiment, They report that on Tues.
day and Wednesday Generals Bragg and
aarUeS IOu5ub tHe eileiuy dt 4 ofty vic "uu
drove them back about ten miles, taking a.
bout two thousand prisoners, and killing and
wouDding about fifteen hundred; that the next
day Wither's division engaged the enemy,
and captured nine thousand prisoners. and
that on Friday Kirby Smith engaged them
on their right, beat them back, capturing FIVE
hundred prisoners, killing Gen. jackson and
capturing Gen. Tom Crittenden. VS.
I give their statements for what they are
worth.
The Captain mentioned says the enemy
had seyenty-fve thousand men opposed to
Gen. Bragg
The following is an extract from tele-
gram received from Gen. Forrest, dated MUIR
freesboro', October 18th:
ST have seen a participant in the battle Of
the 9Th He estimates the enemy's loss at
from twenty to twenty-five thousand killed,
wounded and prisoners. i
ssOur loss is about Eve thousand.
The victory was complete"
There were rumors in Europe Of the recall
- n 49, III IL. L \
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Tobacco.

VTvHE undersigned, having o large supply Of
i Tobacco in store, will dispose of $50 boxes,
If early application be made, L is good. ar
tiele. F.B. HURT u Co.
Oct. II, ls62-tf
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Losses Heavy in Killed and Wounded.
A Number Of Prisoners and, Thirty Pieces OF
Cannon Captured.
Especial Dispatch to the Augusta Constitution
alist.l

Especial Dispatch to the Augusta Constitution
alist.
AUGUSTA, October 1S.-The Constitutional
ist has special dispatch from Harrodshurg.
Kentucky, on the 10th, giving an account OF
Bragg's first pitched battle, on the 9Th, at Per-
ryville.
The enemy had been following from Bards-
town in force, and also threatened Frankfort
Withers' division was sent forward TO support
Kirby Smith, while the divisions OF Cheatham
Buckner and Anderson were countermarched
to give battle to the foe in the rear Of our lines
The fight opened on the right with artillery
at 6 A. NJ, and at 8 p NJ. the whole line
moved in splendid style toclose quarters with
the enemy.
/ For one hour and half the enemy main
tanned his ground bravely. Our troops fought
like heroes, until the enemy began TO talter,
when our boys rushed forward and drove them
three or four miles, entirely of the battle
field. -
Meantime, an attempt on our left had been
repulsed.
We captured 81 cannon and 500 or 600 pri-
soners, butfo want of horses only brought OFT
pieces Of cannon.
The returns are not in, but our casualties
are believed to be about l,500.
Night put an end to the conflict.
The euemy's loss is believed to be more
than double ours. Among their killed is
General James Jackson certainly and Critten-
den reported.
Buell. was commanding, with 5000 men.
We fought with only $4,000, and took pri-
soners from five divisions.
Our army is in the highest spirits.
At Frankfort the matter was soon ended.
McCook fed before Kirby Smith, Withers
cut off his rear and took 700 prisoners and Il
wagons.
Another battle is at hand.
Bragg's depots being menaced, he at once
withdrew his army to protect them.
A flag of truce came from the enemy, ask
ing permission to bury their dead, at daylight
next morning after the fight.
Not even Yankee surgeon was left with
their wounded.
Our wounded have all been removed.
General Polk had a narrow escape.
General Bragg says he has the best troops
in the world.
Two thousand Kentuckians have taken
arms and are almost organized since the bat
tie. So
Among the killed are Lieutenant Colonel
Patterson, LIST Tennessee; Lieutenant Colonel
Evans, Texas Rangers; Major v, Pryor, Com-
missary: Captain Cartwright Of Georgia, and
W. NJ. S. May, Of General Ciaiborne's staff.
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DisOIuttOn.

TINE partnership heretofore existing between
Il the undersigned, was dissolved by mutual
consent on the 1st day VT October 1867.
F. B. HURT,
SAN'L HURT,
j. L. FIELDS,
F.B. SIS. Hurt will attend to tie settlement
Of the business.
Oct. IL 1862.--3t
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1t is stated that Gen. @. Butler, the candi.
date for Vice-President on the Cas- ticket in
l84S, has taken sides with the Confederates
in Kentucky. e
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FIsHY ADyERTESEMENT.

FISHY ADVERTISER
"WHYtSTAND YE ALL THE DATsIDLE,''
When 'FSsh," "Fiea" and .sFro5ic" ARE IN
Store for Yop?
EOR ONE DOLLAR sent to me in q letter, I
il viii send the applicant by return mail the
"Csinese Secret art Of Catching FISH. by which
thousands of FISH may be taken in a few hours
without any expense and very little trouble. As
an INCENTIVE, I offer tothe first applicant as >
be sent Immediately on receipt Of his. or her or
der.
Address, FRANK E. &. LINDSExy
Ravens Nest, Washington county, Va.
Oct. II, 1862 Wv.
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The next session Of the Virginia Annual
Conference Of the Methodist Protestant Church
will be held in Lynchburg, commencing on
the first Thursday in November.
W. A, CROKER, Prest.
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j. B. S. Todd, a brother of Mrs. Lincoln,
was lately candidate for Congress from. De-
cotah territory. He was beaten. by Hon. W.
Jayne, the present Governor.
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There were rumors in Europe Of the recall
of Messrs Mason and Slidell, but they had
written to the, French journals to say they
had no official knowledge Of the fact.
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Raw Hides wanted.

Raw Hides Wanted.
VIyHE subscriber wishes to purchase from 70
j. 500 Raw Hides, for which he will pay me
highest market price in cash or grain
He will tan hides for one-third. HIS WORK
will be warranted to be as well done as It can DC
anywhere. JAS DOWELL,
North Fork, Washington Co., va.
Oct. 10, 1S62-tf
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OMcial Dispatch from Bragg's
Fight.

OMcial Dispatch from Bragg's
Fight.
The War Department in Richmond received
the following dispatch relative to the fights in
Kentucky, on Friday last:
KNOXVILLE, Oct. 16.
10 General S. Cooper:
A wounded officer, arrived here this morn
ing, says that the fight in Kentucky continu.
ed three days: the 7th, Sth and 9th. General
Bragg was successful each day, capturing
many guns, and over ten thousand prisoners.
killing and wounding many. ! have heard
of no General officers killed on our side. The
Commanding officer at Cumberland Gap
writes to-day, that the reports are all very TO-
yorable, but vague. A telegram, just receiv-
ed from Gen. Forrest, says there is q strong
rumor Of the evacuation Of Nashville. All the
reports from Kentucky are still favorable
Nothing official from General Bragg.
tSigned) SAMUEL JONES,
Isl Major-General.
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The Battle at PerryFiile.

CoNFEDERATEs GAIN A COMPLETE
n VICTORY.
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SO Reward.

$40 Reward.
@ TOLEN from the subscriber, on the 18th day
y Of September last, by a squad Of the Lousi-
ana Tiger Rifemen under the command of Capt.
White, the barrels of a fine double-barreled Shot
gun. The barrels Of the gun were broken on,
and the breech remained. l will give the above
reward for the barrels, and $25 for the apprs-
hensien of the man who was wounded By Capt
White on the day Of the theft.
Oct 10. 1862-St SAMUEL HOUSTON.
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10 PLOW Points No.
1OU 100 "3
IL Mouldboards for Premium Plows, No.
II Land Sides for Premium Flows, just to
hand 7. G. MCCONNELL & Co.
Oct. 10, 1862.
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The Great Battle I'm kentucky
The Enemy Defeated.

Interesting Details Of tie Fight.
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~ GALS. Spirits Turpentine, and 1880
~ pounds Spanish Whiting.
Oct 10, '62. I. G. MCCONNELL Co.
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$25 Reward.

wa HcWar0s
GTRAYED or stolen on the night Of the 10th
y inst, from the residence Of R. E. Cummings,
near Abingdon, . light Sorrel horse, 5 years old,
marked with the lettersiC s on one of his shout
ders, tolerably large, and one shoe off before.
The above reward viii be paid for the deiye-
ry of said horse at Mr.. Robert e. Cummings
Oct. "a, 1862-tf VIM. w SENTELL.
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- Z. G. MCCONNELL & GO.
August %. 1862.
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picture Gallery.

Oct. II. 1926.
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Partner Wanted.

Bristol Advocate copy.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-08-06
Military Matters in Wood County.

"THE right man in the right place" holds good
with subordinate as we'll as the highest grade of
officers in the army. The County Military Com
mttrc has made judicious nominal ion of officers
for the company to be raised IVY ls, in consequence
oC which some 81 .,en have bcen recruited in less
thAn twenty days. These acts have been mainly
accomplished by the enthusiastic ardor OF Capt. j.,
\. shannon. He has visited most of the villages
in this county, has talked with A large number Of
people, and made twenty-five speeches in eighteen
days. We venture TO say that but very few men
surpass our friend Shannon in powers nt endurance,
undinchtug courage. and enthusiastic patriotism.
We therefore are not Surprised at the readiness
Nth which men have enlisted Vndpr htm Whilst
,Gps speaking Of Capt, Shannon we must not for
get our Young friend Lieu, Blinu who has enlisted
thirty or more recruits, some of whom served with
him in the three months campaign in Virginia. In
that campaign he has acquitted himself well, OBJ
tanning the approval of his superior officers and
the confidence Of his fellow g2,d,efs and Is unver-
srry -ce2oyteg ~ all who know him. Lieutenant
Colonel Sltvin is also in the field, hard at work
travelling around his district speaking al public
meetings, and aiding the subordinate Officers il
recruiting. We can pledge our word that when tht
day Of trial comes, both officers and men trom th
county will meet the highest expectations of thei
friends. May success and the blessings of Provi
deuce attend them.
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Important Decision.

Adecision Of considerable importance with re-
gard to the legality of rendering Treasury notes in
payment of taxes was made in Chicago the other
day. ltappears that a tax payer offered the County
Treasurer $3.50 in gold in payment Of State taxes,
and s2lO in Treasury notes in payment of county
taxes. The Treasury notes were refused, and suit
entered against the party for the amount. When
the case came to be argued it was urged by counsel
that, inasmuch as the State of Illinois, by egisla-
tive enactment, makes it imperative to pay the State
tax in gold, Treasury notes not legal tender,
but that in the matter of county and town taxes
such obstacle existed and the notes therefore
legal and proper tender. This point was raised by
the States Attorney, and the court accordingly de-
cided that Treasury notes were u legal tender in
payment of county taxes, and dismissed the case
The decision may be guide to tax payers in 9th.
cr States, and will, of course, impart to Treasury
notes so much additional value as a safe circulating
medium.
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Recruiting.

CAPT. SHANNoN's company is now completed and
some forty or fifty secured for the second
pany, which we have good reason to believe will be
full within week or ten days. Wood county will
raise two full companies, besides respectable
number to fill up the old regiments. Capt. Shan
mons company will go into camp on Sunday next
From the " Constitution" we learn that recruiting
in Defiance County is being actively carried on, and
about two-thirds of the quota called for from that
county has been secured Many of the improve
ments in the town Of Defiance will have to remain
in statu quo until the mechanics who have enlisted
return.
The Pauldng county Independent says the num-
Der required from that county will soon be in line.
The whole number would by this time have been
ready had not recruits been obtained in this county
to the number of some twenty or thirty for COM
pany forming at Delphos, O.,
Putnam county is just beginning to be wakened
up. She will probably send full company.
In Fulton, Henry, Williams and Lucas there
to be considerable war spirit manifested, and
each of these, it is believed will soon send forth
their quota of mon. In view of the scarcity of help
for all branches of trade the Tooth regiment will be
in camp much sooner than any former regiment
from this section of the State.
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Mnr Meeting at Toledo.

THEY had large war meeting, at Toledo on Fri
day last. The Commercial says Mr.. Backus Of Gle
vcland made the first addr ess fogcbe view of the
trial that is upon the Nation and the necessity for
mighty sad determined efforts to hasten its termin-
alton. Mr. Payne, also of Cleveland, followed at
greater length with alluSioa 10 the origin of the
war; view Of the present state of the struggle, and
an eloquent statemenof the work to be done, of the
burden that rcss upon us now, and the duty Of all
to be united, to waste no time words or energy in
discussing the merits of Generals or the details of
matters of policy, but sustain the President with
whole mightin all otr efforts at crushing out this
Internal rebellion. Mr. Payne held tho liked attcn-
ton Of his audience, and his address was effective.
After Mr., Payne had concluded, DR.. j. j. Abra-
ham made short address, directed more especially
to lrishmen.
Dan Rice then took the stand made the closing
speeohn his own style, which was both humorous
and patriotic. On the whole the meeting sue
cess, and its influence canao fail TO be felt in has
tenng the enrollmet of the number of soldiers want
ed from that vicinity.