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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
For the Virrinian.

Nessrs. Editors:-I desire, very briefly, to
cal! the attention of the citizons of Smyth coun-
ty, to the propriety of making some provision
for the benefit Of the wives and children of our
brave soldiers, now standing between us and an
enemy threatening our destruction. The most
efficient way of bringing about this desirable
object is, for the County Court of Smyth to levy
tax on the property ofits citizens, for suffi-
cient amount to give entire relief to that unfor-
tunate class Of our community. In view of this,
| would respectfully suggest that the people
hold meeting Mt our next County Court, and
instruct the Court to summons all the Justices
of the county to attend at the next term of the
Court, for the purpose of making a levy for the
purpose, and appointing suitable men to carry
the object into effect. Every patriotic citizen
of tho county will see tho Importance Of this
subject, and will sustain the Court in any levy
they may make for this purpose, and for one
will consent to be taxed $500, if necessary, an
ually, for said object.
SEVEN MILE FORD.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
From the Lynchbnrg Republican.
western VIRGINIA.

The rumor that the Yankees were in Monte.
rev, in Highland, is revived. We understand
that the Postmaster in Staunton wrote yesterday
to the Postmaster in Charlottesville, requesting
him to provide place in that town for his Post
Office, as the enemy were 5000 strong at Monte
rey.
The Postmaster at staunton is evidently fright
ened as we believe the frost reliable informa-
ton to be that the Yankees are not in Monterey.
We learn that officials of the government in
staunton place no reliance in the report, and do
not anticipate any immediate advance from that
direction. To provide against snch contingent
CIV, if it arise, we understand that sufficient
number of our troops are in a position to check
the adgatfce.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
Ninth Georgia Battalion.

This Battalion of Artillery, under command
Of Major Leydcn. left this place on Tuesday
last, for distant field of operations. It was
really an imposing sight to see the long line
Of guns. caissons and fargss, each with six
horses attached, followed by long train Of
amhulances and baggage wagons--ssretching
out at least mile. Some idea of the immense
expense Of an army may DO arrived at, when
an Artillery Battalion comprising only about
200 men, requires GO bushels of corn and l400
lbs. of hay per day for its horses.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14

s@~ Gen Beauregard, on the 9Th inst, is.
sued General Order at. Charleston. S. c..
giving notice that all NON-COMBATTANTS
who are able to provide for their own remo-
val and support, should leave the city with
THAR slaves and movable property as soon as
convenient, indicating that warm. work may
soon he expected in that quarter.
We have the fullest confidence ia General
Beauregnrd's ability to hold the city against
the Aboitionists.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
The Alabama $780, pursued by an Eng
liSh Cruiser.
THREE BRITISH MEN OF WAR AFTER
HER.

The New York Times has tho following
paragraph. containing some disagreeable in.
formation about the gallant "290:"
Upon receiving the information that Cap
tain Semmes had disregarded the certificates
Of British Consul, and in the face Of the
British consular seal, regularly affixed to
papers establishing the British ownership Of
certain property captured by him, had delbe-
rately proceeded to burn the property with the
vessel which contained it, the British Consul
in this city, we are informed, Immediately
took steps to represent these transactions most
forciIIy to Admiral Milne, commanding Her
Britanic Majesty's squadron in the American
waters. The Admiral, upon receiving the re-
presentations of the Consul, forthwith order
ed three British men of war in pursuit of the
Alabama, with orders. as we understand, to
overhaul that vessel of wrath, and convey her
to some British port, where her violations Of
international law may be jadicialiy inquired
into.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
Northern Elections,

The success of the Democratic or rather of
the Conservative party, in the States of New
York, New jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio,
has produced great excitement, and called out
unusual demonstration of joy all over the
North, among those disposed to peace and ap.
posed to Lincon's Abolitionism. It is true,
both parties profess to be in favor of a-vigo-
rous prosecution of the war, but the success-
full party contend that it should not be waged
by the Federal Government upon the brutal
principles heretofore adopted, but upon
humane and constitutional principles.
We look forward with a great deal of hope
to the result of these elections. as the Conser-
vatives will doubtless have majority in Con-
gress, hut we at the same time fear that they
may produce apathy and inertness among our
own people and in our own armies. The men,
bers elect, we believe, do not go into office
until the 4th Of March next. and hence the
AbolitHnists, knowing that their days are
numbered without signal success in arms
will make gigantic effort at subiugation.--
They will be tireless in organizing and push
ing new armies into the field, and blot US out,
if possible, before the reins of power shall fall
from their hands.
In this view Of the case, and we fear it IS 4
plausible one, it behooves US all to be more
active and vigilant than ever-for those Of US
who can, to shoulder our muskets, and those
who can afford it to open our purses and our
hearts for the relief and comfo~t of the gal
liant men who are fighting our battles. Il is
no time now for self.interest-no time for
speculation and extnrtion. all should be at
work for the country, and none for themselves
alone. If we would all do this, the morrow
would be a brighter day for us, and Peace
would spread her broad wing Ger our borders
before the coming year in born.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
For the Virginian.
Tribute of Respect.

At a meeting of the pupils of Abingdon Male
Academy on the 18th inst. the following pream-
bic and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, It hath pleased an all-wise Provi-
dence to remove from our midst our much es-
teemed fellow student ANDY SMITH,
ResoLued, That in his untimely death we have
lost a much beloved associate and our school a
diligent and exemplary member.
I'd, That we deeply sympathise with his bereav
ed parents and friends in their sad affection.
Sd, That copy of these resolutions be sent
to his parents, and the Abingdon Virginian re-
quested to copy.
COMMITTEE. -Thos.s White, Con. Trgg. W!
Roadman, f. Halter, Tyler Heskell, William
Henritze, C. c. Jenkins and David Ropp.
T. PRESTON, Chm'n.
W. COSBY, Sec'y.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
Premature Censoriorsness.

Our exchanges TEEN with articles from
time to time on the true policy of carrying on
a war. Some, few, seem to shrink the
dangers Of attacking. and would forever wait
to be assailed. For there entertainments, am
buscadoes and masked batteries rise at every
step, rear their horrid fronts, and arc ready
to annihilate or swallow up at gulp whole
armies. Some find the saving policy in con-
tinued retreat, leading the enemy the while
like Jack-o' Lantern into pitfalls and uo.
rasses, to their destruction. The greater
number of our brethren Of the press would
drive our armies, as they do their pens, al.
ways forward, and forward all the time. You
are not to wait to get ready--"an army should
always be ready"-Look at Mexico, Italy, &C.,
&c. You are not to consider numbers, nor sea.
sons, nor arms, nor mmunition--farward-
en- acant--is the only palicy-was the policy
of Bonaparte-is all that is wanting to ami.
hilate our enemies and oyerrun their country
Ito establish at once our independence, and
subjugate the North! Tardinessi is our bane
and curse-trammels our operations, and
shuts out victory and independence. Sure.
and-Slow" is not meant for wars. Fo. them,
dispatch is victory. So thought not Xeno-
phon, or Fabius. or Greene, or Washington,
or Wellington. So found not Bonaparse a,
Moscow or Waterloo, or Charles at Pulsowa,
Oh
But why multiply instances where defeat
followed or accompanied despatch, or where
it waited on hardness or immobility They
might be multiplied to infnity. They all
teach but this-that despatch or delay, tardi-
ness, or celebrity, or merton, are in themselves
as nothing-so subordinate to other consile-
rations, that the man alike. who always ad-
vances, or always stands still, or always re-
cedes, must always be beaten! 4
We conclude, then, that circumstances
should always determine policy. Ci,rum-
stances, the iron despot of sublinary destnies,
which whosoever shall disregard-shall not
not bow to--he shall surely be
crushed under as under the inexprablo wheel
of Juggernaut. Such is our view of :'the 90
icy of carrying on the war"
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
From the Kanawha valley.

The following is the latest from the Valley,
which is contained in the correspondence Of
the Philadelphia Press
POINT Pleasant, Oct 81, 1862.
The intelligence comes in reliable that the
advance up the Kanawha has proceeded ra-
pidly, and without any check in it's progress
by the enemy. Gen. Cox, with the portion of
the forces Immediately under him. have reach
ed Charleston without any opposition, and his
advance is six miles further up the river
The army, passing up the Valley of the Ka-
nawha presented most picturesque and
stirring sight.
s@4 NO REBELS THIS SIDE OF GAuLEY. =.
It has been positively ascertained that there
is no force this side Of Gauley, that is, any
force that is connected with the main BODY
of the enemy. They seem to be falling back
on new base of operations. 1t was not ex-
pected that they would stay long in one place
when Floyd got command.
GEN. MILRoY.
Gen. Milroy, who, with his portion Of our
forces, moved up the valley from another base
OF operations, somewhere In the vicinity of
Parkersburg or GAINESVILLE, was, by appoint
ment, in the time table heretofore made out,
to be at Gauley tonight, and by this strategic
movement was to cut off the retreat of the enc.
my, who were, by the time table before men
toned, to be bagged somewhere between eau
ley and Charleston, but the stupid rebels have
again refused to enter into any such contract.
and have persistently managed to keep Just
outside the short harness in which our pro
found strategic generals had intended to work
them.
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Well Done johnson

We learn from good authority, thata Vo.
lunteer Company was organized in johnson
county, Tenn, last week, and two other Com
panies were in process of organization, with
promise of success A little sober reflection
will bring all the people of that county right
after all. They have had bad advisers, and
they are beginning to find it out.
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gDr We recorded terrible accident. that
occurred in this vicinity, in slip we issued
last week. 1t was the serious, if rot fatal,
injury Of the four sons Of Mr.. Francis Smith,
by the explosion Of SHE'LL The oldest of
the boys is some l6 Or II, and the Youngest
Or 6 years old. The two oldest were the
worst injured. The oldest had his right hand
blown off, and his right leg had to be am
pusated. Besides this, his head and face and
other portions of his body were badly lace
rated. The second boy had large portion
of the flesh Of one leg and thigh torn from
the bone, ard q large splinter driven entirely
through the thigh. The third son was but
slightly injured in the neck by piece of the
shell, and the fourth was badly burned in the
face and head They are all still alive, tho
the condition Of the oldest is considered pres
carinus.
Since the above was written, the eldest son,
Andrew, died on Wednesday morning.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14

him in his calling-that his health, though fee
BILE, may be improved, and his life be long and
useful-that peace and prosperity may attend
him and his family.
5th Resosoed, That this Church respectfully
solicit brother Owens to preach for us whenever
convenient opportunity offers.
JAS. o. SPEER,
VIM. B. MCKEE, : Coas-sittee
w.. B. D. HAWTHORN,
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14

saT We have in type long communion
ton frnm our old friend and correspondent
Meshaoh Horner, Of Bear Cove. Wise county,
in which ne gives Spectators and extortion-
ers most merciless drubbing. We are sorry
it is crowded out, and will try to make room
for it in .our next. It is, however, rather too
long for as small sheet as ours.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14

Rs The communication signed "Myrtil-
lis" in this paper is a little behind time, but
it is neither the writer's fault nor ours that the
mails are irregular and uncertain. 1t may
be that Col. Dunn has changed his base since
the letter was written. as tho Abolitionists
are said to be advancing up the Kanawha
valley.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14

n@ We have been requested to state that
there will be no service in the Protestant
Episcopal Church at night hereafter, until
further notice. Services will..be held in the
mornings and afternoons of alternate Sab
baths
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
Simple and Efectual Cure for Dipthe;iin

After bathing the feet, wrap up warm in
bed, take teaspoonful Of the tincture of To-
bella, and apply tar poultice to the throat
as worm as can be borne. It will afford re-
lief in short time.
Having tried this remedy successfully in a
great many cases, the Editors Of the Express
will obiigee Q lady friend, by giving it publicity
through their columns Petersburg Express.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14

n We learn that the last of Gen. Mar
shall's forces had scarcely gotten through
Pound Gap, before an Abolition force was at
pikeville. They are perhaps still there. and
will doubtless attempt raid on this side of
the mountain.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14

eG- We understand Col. A. C. Cummings
has declined serving as one Of the Assessors
Of damages under the Act of the Legislature.
in regard to Salt.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-14
Severe SkirENiasliHg.

While our army was falling back from the
Shenandoah Valley last week, several skir-
mishes occurred between Stuart's cavalry
and the advanced forces of the enemy, in
which several casualties occurred in Capt.
Litchfe.d's Company from this county. We
have heard Of the following.
David Ryburn, (son of Jas. 0. Ryburn,)
mortality wounded and left in the hands of the
enemy. ~.
Rufus r. Cassell, wounded in the arm and
left in the hands of the enemy.
1t. G. V. Litchield, wounded in the hand.
John w. S. Saunders, wounded in the
thigh.
Benz. Gildersleeve, left in charge of the
wounded, and of course a prisoner.
Joseph PendIeton and Charles MorelI miss
ing.
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The gallant Gen. John h. Morgan was born
"a huntsville, Ala. in the year 1897, and is
consequently about IS years Of age.
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. The following is the latest from the Valley,
which is contained in the correspondence Of
the Philadelphia Press:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-28

o. sssss z,s AsS's a sr's ss:
s. 4. ". and CornslIA Tsylcr:
,oon ~ 5 O'Clock, from shs residence Of ~ parsnts,
corner Of Clay and 18th Streets to which the rsia.
tivss and friends Of The family arc Invited to a.
tend, without farther notice.
AZ htf rssidence, (wiudsor Porsst. Ia the county
Of New Kses o. a.. nAvaa
' Ssr funeral win take pisces Windsor Forces. thy
morning q IL o'clock.
e.Y4 Charleston e. CD papers please copy.
on Wednesday morniig. 9Th inst. at. half past
o'clock, Of typhoid fever, ABRAHAM SUI.
uIIRFE, . native OF England, In the 3sd year Of
Weep not, dear wife. but be content,
For was>only TO thee lent;
In love We lived, In peace died.
Thou prayed for my life, but was denied
His relatives aud friends are invited TO attend bis
funeral from the residence Of Mr. John Htrst 10
Manchester, this (Thursday) evening. At ocik
In staun,on, on the gid inst. Lieut. J. hERN'
DON FRAZIER, OF the West Augusta GUARDS
Stonewali brigade
The decesxed was born In 0reenbrier county.
and when the war broke ont he was living IN Staun
,on He was one OF the 6rst in the State TO voun
teer and was engaged In the entire series Of bloody
brilliant battles fought by Gen. Jackson. At the
battle of Manassas he was wounded. In the bat
ties around Richmond he contracted camp fever
from which he died. He was brave aud noble
solder:
At the Wigwam Amelia county, on the 2lst Au
gust of dipth.ria, DONALD RuFfIN, youngest
: child of Lucy A. and WIN. H. Harrison, aged siz
years and one month.
At the residence of his grandfather. in Pow hatan
county, at o'clock r. NJ, on the goth inst, OF scar
let fever, PHILIP MELANCTIION. son Of .. H.
and Susan NJ. Chalkley, aged years months and
II days.
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A6OODLS OAAN VI DAQ0A0B, 0OXR8 hr
E On TUxsDAY. septsmbes 9,h, It he :. L.
lowiag TRUNKS. vALISE6, CARPET R.n os
&C.. on account Of lost feighs l Trunh w
3,3l5s do, check SITS, and marked j sSsss
with NO mark or check; d. check leo a. y
ed d. J. Lagweil; do, cheek l,427: i do 49,
1859; do, cheek GA; do, check 20: 40 49,
5,l12; do, cheek 2S8; do. ]. c. H., eheeL SSr |,
do, marked l. n. Mash, Yorktown, check o.. !.
Laura Austin, cheek 20; do, G F. Davis ~. w.
ISIS; do, 9. g. Little, g. C.; do, check Ia 4.
check IL; do check 235; vslise, chsek sas =. !;
black Carpet Beg; Carpet Rags; red CafpsA a..
Carpet Bag, empty; black Carpet Bae no ~
Carpet Bag, check LISA; l Garnet Bse H.. =
lock, NO mark; do, marked Evan SheISv, I 4.
NO mark; black do, NO mark; red Cant ~
check 1872; ANAL red do; small do, no loci.
empty do. and black Carpet Bags. no ms,s !
red Valiss; ValIse, check l5 red Valse. ua,t -
J. b. Roberts; pair Saddle Bags; pair EMMY A..
pair do. empty do; Horse Collars; lot ~ Co
ton; hhd1 Sugar; Box, marked L C MOE
and many other boxes and packages too nums,nn,
to msnt3on, unmarked and unclaimed AN Of nv.
above not identified and taken away before the A. :
q sale Will b sold publicly, to the highest bdd,s
for cash. +. J. sAHPSON
an os-tds asn1 Freight Agent z. DIR
GALE OF DRY GOODS, SHOES HousEHoIn
- FURNITURE. &c, At .AUCTION-On TRI.
DAY, August 29th. will sell at my store. Il ia
O'Clock, . general assortment Of
seasonabls Dry Goods.
Fancy Goods, &c.
Previous to which, good assortment Of ssp,,I
Household Furniture. e. B. COOK,
an 20 Auc,ion.s,
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2P6OlAL NOTlCES
@RUN THE BLOCKADE
T0 ElAIJTES IN NEED OF

HRUN THE BLOCKADEl
TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF SHOES.
We are receiving and have on hand several hun
dred pairs Of Ladies' Goat Skin Morocco SHOES.
from No. 4 TO 8; also, SAoES for servants; Chill
drsn's SHOES, from No. to Il Misses SLIPPERS,
from to B. . few small pairs for infants from to
8; very superior lot of French CATERS for gen.
tiemen. direct from France, to 10, with dozen or
% 6ne BOOTS. We design tv keep the best arti
clio We can buy to SUIT the times, at the lowest pr
ceGs
We have lot of fine worsted Silk and Cotton
HOSIERY for Ladies and Children. Ladies pc.
itely invited to call at BELVIN'S SEWING MA
CHINE ROOM.
A large lot of cheap CATERS, with Misses from
10 to No. a. STORE
au 2S-lt< On Twelfth street.
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ESUBSTITUTE WANTED. Wanted, a Sub.
stitute; citizen over forty five years OF age nom
Conscript; none other viii do. For such an one a
very large price will be paid if application be made
Immediately, at 6 Main at. au 27-2t.
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ROAHDINQ.

DOARDIf:G.-Six or eight gentlemen, or two
ID small families, can he furnished with nice
ROOMS and BOARD, in q pleasant part OF the
city, by application at the corner Of Leigh ard
Adams gts All 2S-3tx
DOARD AND. LODGINGS can be obtained by
I'D applying Immediately at the corner Of Grace
and 9th streets. au 2e-2t.
nOARDIN9.-From Ii to Is gentlemen can be
accommodated with BOARD in two private
families, by applying on Franklin between Odd and
oath streets MRS. POWERS,
an S7-6t* MRS FARRAR
u OARDlNG.-Day Boarders can be accommo
ID dated on Marshall, three doors above 5th at.
uu ll-3t&
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REAL ESTATE FOk SALE.

VALUABLE FARM OF Coz ACRES, IN
v Chester field near to Glover Hill Railroad ~
miiesfrQm Richmond, and Is miles from Peters.
burg TO BE SOLD.z-It contains COZ acres, we'll
adapted to clover and therefore to almost all other
crops Its face is slightly rolling, but with some
20 to 30 acres of low lands. 1t has rod clay sub
SOIL loamy surface, noble springs is traversed by
Second Branch creek, and IL, without doubt, enc
of the most healthy locations in Chesterfield county
Some 230 acres are cleared and under tilage or in
pasture the remnant il wool, large part Of
original growth, and in quantity sufficient TO more
than pay half the purchase money. The house
cont aims ten rooms, and Is in good repair. The
out buildings are all framed ones, and nearly all
new comprising poultry house, smoke house color
ed kitchen, and Office large barn, two stables, ex
teusive cattle wagon, and cart Sheds excellent ice
house, with store-rO0ms above; also, wood.housa
and carriage house attached. Both ring and Gro 8
fences In frstrate order the east side excepted
Thousands of rails however, are ready cut to put
that, .lsp in a proper state. No money will have
TO be expended either in building or in repairs,
everything in that way having been well and taste
fully dune. In fact, the proprietor finished his
ready cash and his improvements just ~ the war
commenced and then, having neither colored help
nor spare funds and his resources both in England
and the North being suddenly and entirely cut off
he finds 1t necessary. after vainly struggling for
the contrary to sell this Farm, and to buy another
much smaller in size aud much less In value If it
Suits he will take such an one in part payment for
the one he offers. Further particulars may be had
of Messrs GoDDIN s. APrERsON Richmond, or of
CHARLES MIDDLETON Winterpoek p. O., Chester
field county Va.
From all we can learn, we can confidently re-
commend this Farm as being the most desirable one
for investment.
au est GODD1N & APPERSON
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EDUCATIONAL.

VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL IN6TRUC
TION-On the Harp. Piano. Guitar, singing
aud Organ, &c.
Prof. DECENIEL resumes his professional du.
ties the hrst week In September next, and viii give
instructions In the different branches Of music, ~
"ast of teaching music," enables him to complete
musical education in less than one-half the time
, usually devoted TO the study Of music..
Due attention paid to the muscular development
Of the hands. to insure . speedy and mastsriy com
mand Of the instrnmsnt-- combining the true man
ner Of rendering music graceful, brilliant, and ex
fressve; being the only true course Of nstruction
q pursued by al collegiate professors IN Europe.
Residence, corner LIST and Grace streetA
an 26-6t&
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~ PURE MOUNTAIN WHISKEY--For me.
dcinal purposcs for sale in quantities to suit upon
order from the Provost Marshal
C.. r. BROKEN
an 2o-3t* No. f. Exchange Block