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THE LATE BATTLES.
Headquarters Army Northwestern Vi
ChanlIlIy. 80 September. 1867.

Headquarters Army Northwestern Va
ChantilIy. Sd September, 1861.
His EIoeltney J.6syson Dovs Presidsni Coaftasrcfe
Sfafesef Amerieas
Ma. PREsIpEST: Ny letter Of the 30th ut.
will have informed your Rxcelleney Of the
progress Of the army to that date. General
Longstreers division, having arrived the day
previous. was Termed 10 order Of battle on the
risht Of General Jackson, who had been en-
gagged with the enemy since morning. resist
ing an attack commenced on the asth. The
enemy, on the latter day, was vigorously re-.
pulsed, leaving his numerous dead and wound.
ed on the field. His attack on the morning
Of tae 29th was feeble. but became warmer
in the afternoon, when he was again repuls-
ed by both wings Of the army. His loss on
this day, as stated in his published report,
herewith enclosed. amounted 10 5000 10
killed and wounded
The enemy being reinforced. renewed the
attack on the afternoon Of the 5Olh, when a
general advance Of both wings Of The army
was ordered, and after fierce combat. which
ragged until after 0 O'clock, he was complete
ly defeated and driven beyond Bull Run.
The darkness Of the night, his destruction Of
the Stone Bridge alter crossing. and the IN.
certainty Of The fords, stopped the pursuit.
The next morning The enemy was discoy-
cred ia the strong position al CentreyiIlc,
and the army was put IN motion towards the
Little River turnpike, % turn the right
Upon reaching Ok Hill on the Ist Of Sep.
TENDER, lie was again discovered IN our front
on The heights Of Germantown. and about 5
p. NJ, made spirited attack upon the front
and right Of our columns, with the view OF
apparently covering The withdrawal Of his
trains on tie CentrevilIe road, and masking
bis retreat. Our position was maintained
with but slight lass on both sides. Major
General kearney was left by the enemy dead
on the field Dsring the night the enemy
fell back to Fairfax G. H., and abandoned
his position at Centreyille. Yesterday about
noon he cyacua,ed Fairfax e. H., taking the
roads as reported TO me TO Alexandria and
Washington.
have, as yet, been unable 10 get official
reports Of our Toss or captures 10 these yarl.
Gus engagements. Many gallant officers have
been Killed or wounded. OF the General
officers, Ewel. Ttimbic, 'faiiaferro, Fields,
jenkins and Mshonc. have been reported
wounded. Colonies Means, Marshall, Bay
lor, Ncf and Gsdberry, killed. About 7,
600 prisoners have already been paroied,
about the same number Of small arms col.
lseted from the field. and thirty pieces Of
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tced, aoa. b alf.abs1a ON eHtsof t.serss-
SON Of the war, wsged duly to assert and
yindicate the rightfulness of that supremacy,
and to risk the chances .ofits renewal. That
is, therefore, impossible. But / have good
reasons for the cheering belief that such
guarantees will be met in>the proper quarter
with generous promptness and magnanim-
ity that will contradict the apprehensions of
suspicion and diatrust, and change aversion
into applause.
"A sermon was preached BY an army chaplain in
Charestown the Of the execution Of JOAN Brown
for violation Of law sedon, and murder, on Sunday
10 April on some text enjoinng "the mission Of pro-
claiming liberty" and the hymn given out and sung
was
"John Browns body hangs dangling in the air,
Sing glory, glory, haieluja"
[It is satisfaction 10 know do that the preacher
was rebuked for by The Lieutenant Colonel Of his re-
gimenLl
Another instance was authenticity reported 70
me--a sermon preached in town near large camp
Of occupation The preacher recognized and proclaim
ed In this case too the mission Of freeing the negroes
told them they free, and that as The property
amassed by their masters was the fruit Of the abos Of
the blacks these had the best title TO il. and should
help themselves.
mo doubt shall find in this case, also, in inquiries
which have instituted that the army authorities 10
whom the preacher was amenabe, rebuked his sedi-
tious and unlawful utterancc. But who can measure
the effect Of such demonstrations when received
exponen, Of the design and spirit Of the wari
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Letter Of Massachusetts, Chaplain to his
Bishop.

The Boston Courier publishes a letter
from Chaplain Of a Massachusetts regiment
TO Bishop DE I.ancey. Of Western New
York. II is dated at Winchester, Va, and
we give the following extracts from IL:
My DEAR BisnoP: How wonderful life is +!
aas-wri,ing this 10 the Office aud with the
pen Of our old friend. T.. W. When tell
you thai he has two sons in the rebel army.
and his venerable law-partner FIVE. all men
grown that both Of them labored success.
fully 10 secure Union representation Tor
this county 10 the Virginia Convention Of
1861 that the Union majority AZ that cleo.
ton (for The Union ticket was 90. 900, and
that after the rejection Of measures Of com.
promise and the proclamation of coerciye
measures by the President, and the call for
troops from Virginia TO act with the North,
against The South, 10000 majority was
given for the secession ordinance--and that
he and others then cast their LOT with Vir-
GINA, !" sink OF swim," and that obstinate
resistance and guerrilla warfare against out.
side occupants Of The soil arc determined on,
in case Of the ultimate defeat Of their grand
armies, you will understand how yirginians
state The case, and the general attitude 81
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[.| Al 81 our army had erased the P5ta.
mac. and marched towards Poolsyille. Mary
land, which is about 1--WE miles from the RI
yer. Nothing further was known ia refer
ence to their movements. and there was some
doubt as TO the authenticity Of the report.
sEyENTy.FHE THOUSAND coNFEDERATEs IN M
RyLAHD. s FL
From gentleman who arrived here last
night direct from the army near Leesbury.
we nave intelligence that confirms the report
that our forces had crossed the Potomac and
were advancing in the direction Of Balti.
more. ~ w
On Thursday our army commenced cross
ing the river. Gen. Stuart with largo por-
ton OF his cavalry led the advance, followed
by JacAson's. Longstreet's, Ewell's. A. p.
Hills, and two divisions under ID. H. Hill.
On Friday our army Numbering $4,000 had
safely reached the Maryland shore. They
Immediately took up the line OF march and
are now at point TO threaten the destruc-
tion OF the Capital OF the United States.
No Information has been received Of their
movements beyond Poolsvilc, but il was
supposed TO be the mention OF our Generals
70 march on the Relay House nine miles from
Baltimore, for the purpose OF destroying the
Railroad at this pnint. where the Baltimore
and OHIO intersects With the Washington
Branch Road. thereby cutting OF the supplies
0l Washington from the East and West and
preventing relntorcements from reaching
their capital.
Il was stated that Stuart's cavalry had
reached the Relay House on Saturday, but i,
was not ascertained whether this information
was correct or not. At all events, they are
only few hours march from either Baltimore
or Washington, and from Northern accounts,
we will soon ascertain their whereabouts,
aud the extent to which they have gone.
General Lees Headquarters were on
Thursday at Leesburg.
President Davis and Ex-Governor Lowe
OF MARYLAND, passed Gordonsvie Sunday
en- route orGen. Lees Headquarters. ltwas
rnmOred that they were to follow the sicto-
rious march OF our army, and issue Procla-
nation calling upon the citizens Of Mary
land to rally to the standard that our gallant
leaders have planted upon their soil.
Our forces occupy Winchester, and the
latest reports say HarpeIs Ferry also.
4 gentleman who was on the battle-h field
near Manassas, Sunday, where the fight took
place on Saturday, the Both ult.. says. that
]; is the most horrible sight he has ever wit
messed. The enemy's dead remsined I'M
buried and strewn 50 prGfusely that one
could walk on their bodies FOR acres. and
thousands who were wounded ia the same
engagement are yet on the field.
They have been gathered together in
groups to be carried OF in ambulances, and
in these groups numbers Of them have died.
whilst those who are with them are so badly
wounded, that they cannot ertricate them
selves from the position they occupy with
the dead. A few feet from these can be seen
the carcases ct dead horses. and the air is
& lied with an insuEerablc stencil.
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Valuable Land for Sale.

1 SHALL expose 10 public sale, on the premises, on
The 18th day Of October next. the wei known tact
u Land belonging % the estate Of David Coble, deed.
containing One Hundred and Fifty.fcur and hall
acres, lying Immediately on the west bank Of Haw RI.
ser. with fac bottom lands aud good wafer, quite
healthy place ahl The land very productive. Persons
wishing 10 buy good farm would 90 well u examine
tie premises before the day Of sale Nathaniel Robsr.
son, George cobo Or Labin Payne will show the land,
Also al Inc same time and place tho rent Corn belong.
ing 10 the estate viii be s9ld.
Terms made known on ihc day of sale.
CllESLEY MOORE, Adm'r.
September 10. 6I-td
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NEGROES FOR SALE.

WILL expose II Public Sale. 10 the highest bidder,
IN Saturday The 9Th day Of September, 1862, at
The Court House door IN lillsboiough four very likely
aud valuable Young Negroes, consisting Of Two
Girls, one with an infant lew weeks old, and likely
Boy, belonging 10 The estate Of the late Susan Taylor
Al who desire 10 invest in such property would do we'll
10 attend credit o. six months will Be given bond
and approved security will be required Of The purchaser
bearing interest from date, before the property IL deli
'e''u HENRY X. NASH, Ex'r.
September .. BE-
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IaHN POPE
Headquarters Amy Of Northern Virginia, |
Augast 81, 1862.

MAJ. Gen. John Pope, U. 5. A., Commanding, &c.
SIR: Consideration Tor your wounded in
duces ma 20 consent to your sending ambG-
lances to convey them within your lines.
cannot consent to truce nor a suspension 81
military operations Of this army. III You
desire 10 send lor your wounded, should yonr
ambulances report TO DR.. Outlet. Medical
Director Of this army. he will give directions
for their transportation.
The wounded will be parolcd. aud il is
understood that no delay will take place in
their removal.
Very respectfully, your obd't serv't,
(Signed, X. Z. LEE. General.
The following letter, received at sill
enemv's wounded still lay upon the field Of
battle--four days after the engagements
notwithstanding the efforts made by Pope's
officers 10 remove them under the permission
granted BY Gen. Lee. The answer Of Gen.
Lee TO this application Of DR.. Coolidge has
not been communicated
Cenirevile. Va. September 3, 1862.
Gen. Robert z. Ire, Commanding Confederate Ayry:
GENERAL: Medical Director Outlet. Of the
OUulcucIdic Aimft anu NbtulNat bItSkUI
McFarlin, OF the U. s. Army, have Just ar
rived here from the battle. field near Manas.
sas. The accounts they give are far more
serious than my previous Information had
led me TO believe. Our wounded soldiers.
10 the number Of near three thousand, many
still lying on the field, are suffering for food.
have no commissary stores. and my supplies
Of medical comforts are wholly inadequate.
With every kindly intention and effort on
the part Of those under your command, the
loss Of life must be very great. unless food
and means Of Transporting the wounded with.
in our own lines are promptly supplied.
know OF no source OF adequate supply
nearer than Washington.
II, General, you can, consistently with du-
". permi, supplies Of food and transport
wagons for wounded to pass through your
lines TO and return from the battle field, you
will save very many lives and much suffer
ing. II you cannot do this. beg that you
will, for humanity sake. point out some other
way in which the necdlul relief may be OBJ.
tanned.
I am within your lines, and. Of course.
cannot provide the necessary relief without
your permission. have the honor TO be,
very respectfully. your obedient servant,
RICHARD II. COOLIDGE,
Medical Inspector U :. Army.
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One Hundred Dollars Reward.

A NY one giving informs alton that will lead TO the
a conviction and hanging Of the party who stole
boxes Of Tobacco. bag Of Flour, Bacon &C.. from
in The last month, shall receive One Hundred Dol
lars reward.
Take care, white man. i, is you we are after.
n. N. BROWN & co.
September H. e.
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CON SCRIPTS!

GONsCRIPTS who have not left home, or arc not
- in active service, by entering into contracts 10
nuac'ure satpefe fol the Government or by assisting
in the manufacture oft under Mr.. A. G. Murdoch. the
Superintendent Of the works to be established at this
place, can be released from military duty, on my certL
fcate as Agent Of the G. S, Nitre Bureau.
CHARLES r. BARNEY,
Agent Of c. S. N, Bureau.
Apply 10 Mr.. A. G. Murdoch for further particulars,
who wants to purchase two Mules and Wagon for the
Government. G.. X. b.
September 8. 60
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N OTICE-

HAVING qualified as Administrator Of Captain
II WILLIAM ]. FREELAND, deceased, notice is
hereby given 10 II persons having claims against the
estate, to present them properly authenticated within
the time prescribed by law, or this notice will be plead
In bar Of their recovery All persons indebted 10 said
estate are requested to make immediate payment
C. ]. FREELAND, Admir-
Sept. 10. Co.
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EQUITY SALE.

ARIEL MeDaas and others. CT paIte.
Petition ~ SAFE 81 Land
PURSUANT 10 a decree Of The Court Of Equity for
Orange county, made al September Term, 1859.
viii offer for sale on the premises. on Monday the
Goth day Of October next the valuable tract Of Land
on which tic late Henderson C. McDade resided, con.
lainins 100 Acres, adjoining the lands Of BENJAMIN
Wells, Robertson McMincpsy and others.
Twelve months credit will be given. bond and good
security required. Title reserved unlil the purchase
money i paid. sale Al . o'clock.
JOHN y. KIRKLAND, c. g. w. e.
September IL. 6I-
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Headquarters District Of North Carolina, Z
Raleigh, September oh, 1862. 5

Raleigh, September gth, 1862.
GENERAL oRDERS,l
No :.
4 ALL PERSONS LIABLE TO MILITARY
4. DUTY under the Conscripiion Law, are hereby
required 10 come 10 The Camp Of Instruction near this
city, Of once Those doing So will be allowed 10 select
the Infantry regiments they wish jon and unless
full. they will be assigned accordingly.
H. The Regiments Of Infantry and Artillery on duty
in this state arc authorized 10 enlist Conscripis to 10.
crease each company Of Infantry and Heavy Artillery
IL one HUNDRED men, but not exceeding il and Light
Batteries TO one hundred and fifty men,
By command of Biigadier General J. G. Martin.
A. GORDON,
Assistant AdJa,anl General.
September II. 62-4w
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WANTED!.!
100000 feet of Box PLANK.

WE viii pay cash for 400. oo9 feet of Red, Biacl,
W White and Post Oak Box Plank, sawed scant
seveneighis u inch thick and fourteen inches wide
clear Of knobs and splits. Apply 10 James w. GoIbin,
a 'he as'o's' WEBB & WHITFIELD.
July 80. tf-42
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N IC L

DERsONS holding claims against this Department
Il Tor Medicinal Herbs, Barks &c. delivered on or
before 81 August, 1852, will present them for pay
ment before 25th September, 1862, otherwise they
vii! not be paid.
M. HOWARD,
Surgeon and Med'l Puneyor
Charlotte, Sept. 18th, 1862. 6I-
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MARRrRpa

In this county, on Wednesday the 10Th instant, by
John Cheek, Esq, Mr.. lanes BISHOP TO Miss
PENINA WILLIAMS.
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cannon captured. besides a number of wa.
gons. ambulances, &c. A large number Of
arms still remain on the ground. For wan
of transportation valuable stores had to be
destroyed as captured. while the enemy. al
their various depots. are reported to have
burned many millions Of property in their
retreat.
Nothing could surpass the gsllantry and
endurance of the troops who have cheerfully
borne every danger and hardship. both on
the battle field and march.
Ihaye the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant.
~ X. Il. LEE, General.
fChantiily is north of Centreyilie and
northwest Of Fairfax Court House, about six
or eight miles from each. The "letier Of
the 3Olh," referred to in the above, was not
received. The Little River turnpike leads
from Middfeburg to Alexandra, and inter-
sects the Centreyile turnpike about mile
this side Of Fairfax Court House. German.
town is on the Little River turnpike. about
half mile west Of its intersection with the
Ccntreyiilc turnpike.
The following correspondence will illus
trate the thoroughness Of the enemy's defeat
in the battle of the S0th. 1t bears date, as
will be seen, of the next day:
Centreville. Aug. 81, is62.
SIR: Many Of the wounded Of this array
have been left on the field for whom de-
sire 10 send amhulances. Will YOU please
inform me whether yna consent TO truce
until they are cared FORE am, sir, your
obedient servant,
JOHN POPE,
Major General U. S. a., Com.
Commanding Officer Confederate Forces,
near Groyolon.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
HAVING qualified as executor Of the last will ana
N testament 81 STEPHEN TAYLOR. deceased
notice is hereby given to all persons having claims
against the estate 10 present them properly auhenca
ted within the lime prescribed by law, this notice
will be plead in bar 81 their recovery. All persons IN
debted said estate requested to make immediate
payment STEPHEN I. FORREST. Exr.
SeptembeI g. So
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
ORANGE COUNTY.
~ -

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
August Term, 1862.
Jonathan II. Joaes, aim'r Of Samuel Jones, deed,
re-
Richard Jones' ihe heirs Of Aqnis Jones. heirs Of Levi.
jones' heirs Ut Isaas Jones, and the heirs b. Charles
Joaes
PETITION 70 sell Land.
N this il appearing 70 The satisfaciion 81 The
Court that the heirs Of AqaiIl james heirs Of Isaac
Jones and heirs u Lewis Jones are non residents
IS therefore o,je,sd by she Court that publication be
made IN the Ni.lsblgcush Recorder for sg Euerestiyt
weeks notifying The said absen, heirs 81 lie fling 81
his Petition and that they be and appear before ibe
Justices u tie nest fern n Sid Cent 10 f. held feT
The county II Oiange u Tie Couii House in Hillsls
rough, tie fnu'lh Monday IN November ncSi. then
aud there 70 plead. answer demur 10 dpeton, 81
the will * iakcn rro e1gsss and heard Pafts
as 10 them.
Witness, George Lass, Clerk d our sail osnlt Al
oiife in liilslosough, tLl fourth Monigy VI August
1864
GEORGE LAWS, q G. C.
September 10. 6D--6w
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-10-30

Morgan is thickset, well. formal MAJ.
weighing about l75 pounds dSrl, n n,S'''
plexion, and wearing a monstacho oo oa5
whiskers with sandy tinge. Ho rs anu
a plain suit Of grey cloth, witbont W." am'
distinctions of rank, patent leather ;an}
boots, and mounted on superb bor ~0N
ms men were rough uncoutb daro- A.
us, very coarse in their LANGUAGE AMI
rude IN their treatment OF prisoners -"
they carry nothing but their arn,s
which are first class, and their blonLn,1,
no haversacks, or any other incnn,
orance, and live upon the country tbronnh
winch they pass. Their horses ara 20
,ne best blood, fleet, enduring. and we'll
Jared for They fight reolSlesslv travel
'aPiaiy, and do an immense deal of mis-
1 ~ The officers generally stay with
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The southern pemocratic rdea.

Southern Democracy is more fearfnl
Of government controlled by the mass.
es Of the Northern people, than for the
safety Of Slavery. The subsection Of
the negro is but the beginning or The
principle. IL goes to the serfdom Of the
entire laboring classes. The following.
from a Virginian, George Fitzhugh. Is 4
specimen
We shall not offend our friends n
massachusetts By legislation directed al
the party now in the ascendant. Never
were a baser set of wretches in possession
OF power than those who have ruled and
voted in that State ever since the time
OF the Hiss Legislature and vet no
state possesses so many men eminentIv
NJ to rule. The creatures born with sad
dies on their backs have thrown their
riders. The dogs have escaped from sbo
kennel. But horses and dogs need mas
ters they cannot long live without
them The present governing class IN
Massachusetts, are naturally the lower
layer Of society. They are incapable Of
lulhillng, Tor any length of time. any |
other office than those belonging 10 tbat
lower layer. They will soon subside into
their proper position, and be glad 20 Get
gentlemen, and conservatives, and schol.
ars, and Christians, to rule over them
while they thew the wood and draw the
water" These outbreaks of society In
which "the meanest get uppermost,5 win
occasionally occur But, in the long RIM
virtue governs vice, intelligence governs
ignorance, religion controls infidelitv.--
let as Of the South be patient. and wait
or that process of subsistence and slra-
liication in Northern society which win
DC sure to put our friends uppermost: for
I IS natural for them to ride as it Is for !
ne masses to be ridden. He who denies
hat God made the multitude TO be di-
ected, governed and controlled bv The Q
ew, and that the common multitude Is 8
appler, more virtuous and prosperous. r
7hen governed, than when governing
uarrels with the course of nature and
isputes the wisdom and beneficenee Of
city. Universal suffrage may nut soci-
y wrong side up, but nature Is all pow "
'tub and soon brings down the lower c.
yer or stratum to its true place. c,