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Skirmishes on Tranter,s Creek.

On Monday week last portion of the 44th Regi-
ment, Col. Singeltary, had skirmsh with some of
the enemy's cavalry near Latham's Cross Roads,
east Of Tranter's Greek, in which one of the enemy
and four of their horses were killed and two of the
enemy captured. The place where this skirmish
occurred is within five or six miles of Wash
ington.
On Thursday last a battalion commanded by
Col. Singetary engaged large force of the enemy,
estimated at from 1000 to 1900, near Myers mill
on Tranter's Creek, about seven miles from Wash
ington The fight lasted for more than an hour,
both sides being behind temporary breastworks con.
structed Of planks and logs Our loss was two kill
ed besides COL Singeltary, and three wounded the
loss of the enemy is estimated at twenty killed. and
some thirty or forty wounded. We learn that Col.
S.ngetary was killed early in the action, by ball
which struck him in the head. He was engaged at
the time in directing. the fire of his men, and was
not rashly exposing himself as has been reported.
He precisely in the spot where duty called him
as an officer. more daring man never lived. His
loss is deeply felt and depored not only by his Off
GERS and men, but by the State. We learn that as
soon as he fell, Maj. Hargrove, of Granville, on
whom the command devolved, promptly assumed it,
and bore himself with much GOODNESS and courage.
But the enemy at length brought up their artillery,
and as our forces had no artillery, they were com.
PEELED to retreat, which they did in good order.
We learn that our officers and men behaved well.
1t was the first conflict in which they had been en-
gagged, ard they had no veteran troops to set them
an example; yet they fred deliberately, taking sure
aim, and maintained their position as long it was
at all practicable to do so. The fight took place
across the creek, and during the action between the
infantry of the enemy and ours they were not more
than fifty yards apart
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WAR NEWS.

The operations near Richmond since the battle of
Saturday and Sunday, have chiefly been confined to
Artillery duels on both sides, in which the Con-
federates have claimed the advantage. The Dis.
patch speaks of the GOODNESS and skill of Romans
n. U. Battery, "a battery of which we have not
before heard. There must be some mistake about
this.
The continued high waters on the Chickahominy
and the condition Of the ground near has delayed
operations. A great battle however is expected as
soon as the condition of the ground will justifyit
The following dispatches, which we clip from the
charlotte bulletin, contain all the reliable news at
hand at this writing:
Stonea0aU Jackson again.
LYNcHBuRG, June 6-Gen. Jackson's rear guard,
with two pieces of cannon had brush with the
Yankees near Woodstock, Shenandoah, last Mon
day. The engagement lasted only one hour.
Gen. jackson is falling back towards Harrison
burg. having secured all his immense and valuable
Stores
This is from Lynchburg soldier who left Staun-
ton this morning.
Bsauregards Army
COLUMBUS, June 4.-Aspecal dispatch, dated at
Mobile, says Corinth was evacuated on the I'd inst
but the details have not been received yet
1t is reported there was no loss of property sus-
tanned by reason ofthe evacuation.
Heavy skirmishing occurred on Wednesday,
1uuloudy anu rTIOdy last, uuTlnS winch the COn-
federates operated successfully and got advantage.
At last accounts the Confederate army was at
Baldwin, 80 miles below Corinth, on the line of the
Mobile Road. The SILK were removed, the tele-
graph wires from Corintn were taken down and the
bridges destroyed.
Fort Pillow and Memphis have been abandoned,
and the cotton and sugar deposited in the latter
place has all been burnt
Yankees near Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, June 6.-Three ffths of Colonel
Adams LIST Kentucky Cavalry force were surprised
on Wednesday last by large force under General
Mitchelrs command, supposed to be about &C. 600
strong. at place called Sweeden's Grove 10 miles
from Jasper, on the Winchester Road, and about %
miles from Chattanooga.
Our men cut their way through losing, in killed
and wounded, about 20.
The loss Of the enemy is much greater
| Gen. Mitchells forces are supposed to be moving
this way, and if so, they may rely on meeting
warm reception.
Affairs about Charleston
CHARLESTON, June 6.-The Courier states tina,
news of special interest has been received from
the Island to-day. Blu: rumors are abundant.
1t is believed, however, that the enemy have land
ed much larger force than was at first generally
supposed and reported.
1t is reported that the invaders are entrenching
and have already planted heavy guns along the
lines of operation. There is hardly doubt tina
We will have some serious work to do very soon
The Savannah Republican of Thursday, SAYS tn
significant movements of Tuesday warranted us i;
| expecting serious collision with the enemy nea
Charleston.
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PROPERTY FOR SALE.
BARLOW SALTPETRE WORKS,
NrAp ENcsrON Ga. Nav 90 1850

BARLOW SALTPETRE WORKS.
NEAR KINGSTON, Ga. May 20, 1862.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS
i Company have determined to sell the premises at
- o'clock NJ, Tuesday, June the 10th, proximn,
FIFTY SHARES. Zone half INTEREST," in this valuable pro-
perty.
Eminent Chemists have reported that there is an ample
supply Of material at the Barlow SaItpetre Works,
to manufacture sucency Of Sstpetre for the present
war; for at least years Such the great richness
Of the dirt and the superior aeties for raising it, that
hands, $50 pounds twenty-five hands. 1000 pounds and
one hundred hands, 1000 pounds daily.
In addition to this sues the capacity Of these works.
that they will afford profitable employment for three hum
dred hands When it is Remembered that the Coufdest Y
Government Is pledged to give Is cents pound for al
the sapetre that be manufactured between this and
the first Of January next the splendid opportunity here
presented Of the safest and most profitable invest
meDts Of the day will be apparent.
Besides the extensive cave the property embraces ory
Of land and timber interest Of $40 acres OF heavily
timbered land.
For further particulars, apply to
At the Works, or
MASSEY 4 LANSDELI.
Atlanta, Ga.
June 8, 1862. A-Wdswto.
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BUFFALOE SPRINGS,
NECK IENRIIRG COUNTY VA

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING LEASED THIS
Il celebrated watering place. in Meckenburg County, for
the balance of the prepared to- entertain guests
in the best From four hundred to four hundred
and fifty persons be comfortably accommodated. The
location remote from the theatre Of war; and yet access
BILE to travel.
Hacks will connect with the morning and evening train
on the Richmond and Danve Railroad at Wolf Trap IL
miles distant Tuesdays Thursdays aud Saturdays and
with the Roanoke Valley Railroad at GAINESVILLE, miles
distant, daily.
The mineral properties of the water universally
garded by those acquainted with it. equal to any water
in Virginia.
Few places more desirable as q summer resort.
TERIs.-Board per day g. per week So month $685.
JAMES WILLIAMSON,
Proprietor.
June 10, 1862. 24-w&swampd
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$50 REWARD.

nEsERTED FROM CAMP McGRUDER, NEAR KIM
named privates from Company G, 2sth regiment N c. r.
LIST. JOEL II. yEDDER, from Wilkes county, N. c.,
about feet II inches high 81 years age light hair blue
eyes complexion fair and has down look.
Cd. JAMES JOHNSON, from Wilkes county. N. c.,
about feet 10 inches high Is years age gh hair blue
eyes. complexion fair and has avery sly look.
Sd. ROBERT A. STANLY, from Wilkes county, N. c.,
about feet 10 inches high, 26 years Of age blue eyes,
dark hair, long nose slim chin complexion fair
The above reward will be paid for the apprehension Of
the above named deserte $50 for EACH for their de-
livery to the nearest military camp post some jail
T. L. FERGUSON,
Capt Commanding Co. c, 26th Regt. N. c. T.
June 10, 1862. 47-3t.
81 Register and Spirit of the Age please copy.
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A correspondent Of tho Wilmington Journal,
writing from the camp of the 18th regiment in re-.
lation to the battle at Hanover G. H., in which Gen.
Branch commanded our troops, says: -.
My opinion is that we should have won the hat
tle if the whole force of the six regiments had been
brought into action All feel that there was terri.
BILE mismanagement somewhere, in the general con.
duct Of the battle"
1t is hard that any one should be allowed to prac.
tice as a Brigadier General at the expense of the
lives Of our brave soldiers This is no time to
learn men how to command Brigades. They ought
to know how before they are appointed.
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The Register seems to be anxious that we should
run for Governor, and thus sacrifice ourself for
our country" In reply we say we are supporting
COL Vance for that Office, and if the Register wish
es to ignore party let it do likewise. We have no
idea Of running, but if by possibility we should
oe wou1d most certainly BE- elected. In that event.
our neighbor would lose the place we promised him
at one time, of Private Secretary for he has acted
so badly Of late that should fear, if we appointed
him, that he would "embarrass the administration"
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The WOUNDED. Richmond is filled with our
wounded in the late battles So far as We can
judge from the papers, the people Of that city are
doing their utmost to relieve and administer to their
comfort The whole country should aid in this
noble work. Let the large numbers of persons who
are focking to Richmond to see their friends, re-
member not to go with empty hands. Money will
not buy in Richmond what they need
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ARTIST MATERIALS.

EMBRACING CANvASsEs, OVAL AND SQUARE,
II Water Co1Ors, Oil coSr' Tsbes Slabs Bu . be,
Oval and Square Porelans Oil Paper. Subb. Nut Oll
varnsh Drying varnish, Grecan vsrnsh Crayon. India
Ink Chalk. All of which we will sell at cost prices.
T. 3. WHITAKER,
Book Seller, Stationer and Publisher,
Wilmington. n. G.
Nav o. 1862 42-w&sw6:.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

yuvHE SUBSCRIBER Is EMPOWERED BY THE LEG.
atees of Mrs. s. A. Davis deceased TO sell privately
the valuable tract of land which she lived. situated
Fishing Creek miles south of Oxford containing 5l2
acres-about of is valuable creek bottoms good por
ton of forest land and fresh cleared land The improve
msnts aud very good. Persons DESTROYS Of pur
chasing valuable farm for wheat oats, corn and tobacco
viii! do we'll to- examine this.
If not sold BEFORE the 18th day fully, it will be sold
publicly the highest bidder at the Court House door in
Oxford Terms cash. the balance in one and two years,
with interest from date.
&c COOPER.
Oxford n c.. June 10, 1852. A-SI.
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SIS REWARD.

II osT OR STOLEN FROM MY STORE ON FAY
IL etteville street recently. LADY's COLE WATCH
opening with spring, with two females engraved
side small landscape with vessel in view the other
1t has gold face with black bands and figures There
led locket containing hair-two keys-one cross, and
the other drunkard key. There was no pin.
will give the above reward to any who will return
the watch to me. JOHN C. PALMER.
Raleigh, June 10, 1862. M-w&sw4t.
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The Register says Mr.. Johnston is the "Southe'm
rights" candidate for Governor. Mr.. Johnston is,
then, party candidate; and not only this, If he
allows his friends to call him the "Southern rights"
candidate, he will thereby reflect upon and insult
thousands CT our people who do not belong to his
party, but who neverthelessas true to the South
aS he is
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READY MADE CLOTHING,

READY MADE CLOTHING.
EUST RECEIVED LOT OF VERY FINE GENTLE
- mems wear. Among them beautiful line of white
Linen Coats which will be sold small advance on old
prices
AUCTION SALE.
nF DRY GOODS AND READY MADE CLOTHING
" at Towles Auction and Commission Store on We'd
nesday evening, 18th inst, at O'Clock.
JAS. NJ. TOWLES Auctioneer.
June 10. 1862. Alt.
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HIGH POINT FEMALE SEMINARY.

HIGH POINT FEMALE SEMINARY.
HIGH POINT, N. c.
VNHE FALL SESSION WILL BEGIN on MONDAY,
Il July 2ls 1862, with the corps of teachers and
the same leading characteristics heretofore. For i'm
formation to the merits of the school, refer with
confidence to our former patrons.
RATES PER SESSION TWENTY WEEKS.
Board, at 81. so per week, $50 90
Regular Tuition, lower classes, IL 50
=" {" higher classes Is 90
Piano or Guitar Lessons 20 90
Wax, WOrsted, OF feather work. 5 90
TERMS Fifty dollarsn advance; the remainder a the
close of the session. No deduction for absence of less
than two consecutive weeks
For further information. address
s. LANDER, A. NJ, Principal.
June TO- 1852. Y4-w6tpd.
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TO REFUGEES AND OTHERS
GRAHAM HOUSE.

THIS HOUSE IS NOW OPEN FOR THE
reception of transient and permanent boarders There
being several vacant rooms, 10 IL refugees be
commodated if early application be made Terms mod
crate.
Graham is in Aamance county, the N. c. Railroad.
and about so miles above Raleigh, and the country 10
healthy and pleasant in the warm season.
w. ]. VESTAI4 Sup't.
June 8, 1852. 24-w4swim.
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LAND FOR SALE,

n WILL SELL AT PRIVATE SALE A TRACT OF
Church. in this County, known as the Sion Smith tract
particular description of the deemed unnecessa
ry it is presumed the purchaser will examine before
buying Apply to the subscriber person. by letter at
Raleigh. s. NJ. WILLIAMS.
Wake Co.. June 10, 1852. 2-w4tpd
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Young EVE SHEEP.

NTANTED TO BUY SIX OR SEVEN YOUNG EVE
w Sheep, to raise from, for which the highest cash
price will be paid delivered the subscriber residence
1s miles south Of Raleigh, the Fayetteville stage
road THOS. A. CROWDER.
June 10, 1862. 2Lw2t
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We learn that the loss in the 18th N. c. regi-
ment at the battle near Hanover c. H., was not as
large as reported. The killed and wounded did not
exceed 10 or 20, but from sheer exhaustion it is
supposed some $50 fell into the hands of the enemy,
and are prisoners. -....- ....,s--
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CAPT. T. D. JoSEs.-Among those who fell in
the late battle near Richmond, Capt T. D. Jones,
Of Caldwell, 2sd regiment, deserves special NEIL
ton. He fought like hero, and fell with forty Of
his company who were killed or wounded. He was
devoted patriot and. a gallant and accomplished
officer
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CAPT A. D. TUMBso.-We rejoice to learn from
the doldsboro Tribune, that that paper was mis-
taken IN announcing the death of this officer. He
ls said to be living, and not even wounded, having
acquitted himself well in battle.
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BANK OF THE STATE OF NORTH.CARO.
LIMA.
VINHE GENERAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLD.
ers OF this Bank will be held on the first Monday in
July next at their Banking House. in this City.
Raleigh, June 10, 1862 s9td.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

"AVING QUALIFIED AT THE LAST MAY TERM
- OF Wake County Court Administrator of the es.
tate OF Sterling Spikes hereby give notice all persons
to the estate to make and all
navng against SAID estate notified to present
TOR payment or this notice will be pleaded in bar Of
Raleigh, June 10, 1862. aiHwst
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COTTON CARDS.
MO. AND 10 WHITTEMORE'S PATENT COTTON
IL Cards by the pair Or dozen, on sale.
JAS. NJ TOWLES, Agt.
June 10, 1852. A.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
AriNG QUALIFIED AT THE LAST MAY TERM
- Of Wake County Court as Executor Of the last viii
tna testament Of Elizabeth G. HIGH hereby give notice
all indebted to the estate make
them duly authenticated within The tms nrs.
in bar of their recovery. '~' VIII We p'e"ue"
Raleigh, June 10, 1862 ' a4NwSt
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PUBLIC MEETING.

a MEETING OF TIE CITIZENS OF np.nv,r,p
Connty. VINO are opposed to the present admnistra
0a o, state and neceney
10 once and who in favor Of reform
ices will be held in the Court House in Oxford ON ,bs
sond Saturday in June the 4h for purpose Of select
ing candidates for the ensuing Legislature and also to
sired by MANY VHTkEpS us
May s, 1862. eIHwtS
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ID I z n !.

At Rocky Mount, N. G., on the srd inst Capt F. H.
JENKINS Of Edgecombe County, aged about 25 years He
commanded company at the battle of Newber and bore
himself we'll he was Christian and worthy citizen He
leave wife and two children,
IN this City, on Saturday morning, the 7th inss Mr.
Stoses FISHER, about IS years Of age.
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WE ARE AUTHORIZED tn .Nyor1NcE
N. A. BLEDSOE as the Confederate candidate fDr
Rssi"h 70 70 the Senate for the County Of Wake.
. 'e"' Aaay ~, ls62 22-w&sWtd
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ISLAND FORD FAcroRY-We are under obliga.
tons to the enerprisng propretors of this factory,
Messrs. Coffin Foust & Co., for bundle of the
most beautiful spun cotton, No. Is, that we have
ever seen from Southern factory. We have no.
tced also that the cotton cloth from this factory is
also very superior article. Aproper spirit of en-
ulation among the factories will doubtless produce
very superior goods to those we have heretofore OBJ
tanned from Yankee factories. Success to Southern
enterprise we say, and to Southern factories, but
we hope to hear they are moderating their prices.
The poor must be clothed and fed.
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1t Col Wade of Warren, commanded the 18th
N. G. Regiment in the late battle near Hanover
Court House, Va, Col Sol Williams having few
days before resigned to accept the Colonecy of the
I'd n. C. Cavalry, lately commanded by Col Spruill
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Granville County.

We publish to-day the proceedings of meeting
held in Baey's district, to recommend candidates
for the Legislature in Granville We glad to
the conservatives of Granville in motion The names
mentioned those Of good and true men, and there
are many others in the County equally popular and
worthy. We trust the conservatives of granville
will agree to no fusion with the destructives They
can carry the County by large majority and we
respectfully suggest to them that they owe it to
themselves and the country to do So The ultra Sc
cessionists have commenced, and they are keeping
up prescription with an iron hand; ordinary self
respect if nothing else, renders it the duty of the
late Union men to act as unit, and to act prompt
ly and firmly. The highest and best interests of
the country demand that the State government
should be reformed. The ultra secessionists have
been weighed in the balance and found wanting
Their chief concern seems to be Offices and spoils,
and their chief employment that of impeachng the
loyalty of better and truer men than themselves
Let US cast them out and restore to the people bet
ter administration of public affairs, and more vgor
GUS prosecution of the war; The best friends of the
government and of the South, are those who insist
on reform. With the right sort of candidates in
every County, and with Vance and Victory as our
rallying cry, we will sweep the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-03
PUBLISHED (DAMY) By
EDGAR SNOW DEN, JR.
nxz~ ~OFFTCE-No 1O4 King street, over
stonea formerly French's) Book Store


Press. sent from Washington yesterday morn
;oo, states that late on Sunday afternoon the
Fo1eral army as a feint to draw out the Confede-
rotps fell behind the hills OF Centrevllle. The
rinse did not succeed, however, and the army
acain advanced on Monday morning at least
two miles towards the old battle field. Large
reiinforcements of artillery and infantry had ar
rived. greatly strength ming the army and in
suring its safety. A Washington paperof last
evening furnishes later information than is con-
tanned in the dispatch. It states, since the
battle Of Saturday the Confederates have NOV
ed up on the right Of the Federal army,
towards Fairfax Court House, and on Monday
evening attacked the divisions posted about
two miles north of the town, but were repulsed
with considerable loss. On account of this flank
movement of tie Confederates the Federal ar
my was yesterday morning massed in and
around the Court House, the right resting on
Flint Hill, It was positively known that the
engagement had not been resumed at 8 0 clock
yesterday morning, but heavy canonading was
heard in Washington, in the direction OF Fair
fax, during the afternoon, Since the above
was written another dispatch has been recelv-
ed confirming the newspaper account OF the
fight on Monday, and stating that the engage
ment was very severe, the Federal forces losing
heavily but driving back their enemy, and oc-
cupying the field until 8 o'clock yesterday
morning.
About two o'clock on Sunday afternoon as a
detachment of 81 men from the I'd 3. S. cav
airy under Captain Height were at Centrevllle,
they were surprised by superior force OF Stew
arts Confederate cavalry and some artillery
On seeing them approaching, the Federals got
together and fred with their carbines, killing,
as they heard afterwards one Confederate cap
tain and four privates. Some Of the Confede-
rates returned the fire, wounding Martin Kelly
IN the thigh. The Federals being overwhelmed
by numbers were obliged to surrender, but the
Contederates at once paroled them.
1t will be seen that General McClel-
Ian was yesterday formally assigned by the
President to the command Of all troops assem-
0Ied for the defence of the capital as we'll as Of
all the Notifications around it.
Col James \. Mulligan, who was arrested
on some technical charges, has been restored
to his command.
The rumor that Gen Fitz John Porter was
Killed. IS unfounded. His name was proba-
oly confused with that of COL Porter, Of Pa,
reported mortally wounded. Gen, Sigel was
only slightly wounded.
Anescaped Union surgeon, late prisoner,