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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11
HARDY COUNTY.

All quiet in Hardy is the latest report we
ceive from this mountain county of Virginia, and
no Lincoln troops nearer than Romney, where there
is but one company Of cavalry, and q small force
at New Greek Station, for the protection of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. There still exists
considerable Union sentiment in the western part Of
the county, around Moorefeld and between that
place and Franklin, Pendleton county; but it ia
stated that some misguided men have expressed a
desire 10 get back TO the Confederate side and that
The loyal Southern element Is on the increase. A
splendid harvest has been saved, and the growing
corn looks well. Since Robertson's cavalry visited
hardy and broke up band Of Lincoln soldiers, the
people have been in better spirits, and now look
''f an early deliversnce from the dangers and diff
ealtes that have surrounded them.
mail route Ii to be established between Moore
field and New Market
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The GuerriIlas Sweeping over Missouri,

MOBILE August 9,-A special digpateh to the
Tribune OF this city dated Grenada, day. says
: The 81. Louis Republican. Of the 4th. SAYS that
rebel guerrilla5 have taken complete possession of
Missouri, and are daily growing into vast army
Nearly thirty Thousand of them have crossed the
Missouri river, Endar Porter ani Joe Thompson,
cleaning out TIE Home Guards and militia as they
progress. They raising numberless recruits for
the Confederate army. Six hundred have turned
up at Birds Point, threatening Cairo. where there
is but q email garrison. Gov Gamble fuds il inl-
possible, under the circumstances to get the militia
10 respond to his all and has issued another i'm
porant appeal to them 10 rally, and complaining
Of their apathy ia the Federal causa"
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A"EIE E. Aug. l0.-A special dispatch to the Tr!-
"tit, from Hfenada, 9Th inst, says that the Mem
phis Hh3!ffa, OF the ih states that the Confeder-
aes have inaugurated guerrilla warfare in Ark an
sa3 On an extensive scale, and mentions several
brilliant exploits On Sunday they attacked two
Yankee regiments dispensing them completely,
capturing sixty wagons OF provisions ami over
three hundred stolen negroes. Twenty-seven OF
the latter escaped the same day They bagged an
other party near Jaeksonport, killing seventeen
and capturing twenty wagons of provisions
fEaets, shra attacked rrae H.lesssa
annihiiated only two eseap1Ds 8. a.as-+-s4
The Governor OF Eew york has officially an
nounced bis determination TO draft.
n serious rebellion is reported among the Nor
mons, which, it is feared, will result IN war with the
Fedora! Government.
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Fighting in Southwestern Virp;nfo

LfNCaBCRG, Aug. 9.-Nothng has been received
by telegraph from Knoxville, and no papers from
that place later than the 9th Inst
Heavy skirmishes were reported at Tazewell on
Monday and Tuesday.
Passengers BY the Western train, last night, con
firm the report of the fight and victory at Tazewell
but say nothing of the reported capture of the
Federal army, and do not credit the report
skumish took place Wednesday at Packs
Ferry, between Loring's command and the enemy.
II is reported that number of the Federals were
killed and wounded, without any lo5s on our side
The fight was altogether with artillery The enemy
evacuated their position after burning their boats
and destroying their stores.
General Lorng crossed the river III par.u;t A
fight was anticipated on Thursday or Friday.
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PRISONERS AT sANpusKy.
nuIO

A gentleman iust arrived from the depot of the
prisoners of war, near Sandusky Ohio, where the
Yankees hold some 900 Of our men In captivity
reports them all In fine health aud spirits, and
AZ xious for exchange. their determination being
to embark their fortunes again in the of ,he
South 1t is understood that they will be sent to
Vicksburg for exchange. So far obser alton
has extended the ardor of returned soldiers has
increased. rather than diminished, by their tempo.
rary residence among the Yankees On the con
trary many of the prisoners who have left Rich
mond lately for the North, have remarked that the
Lincoln Government had virtually acknowledged
the Independence of the South in agreeing to the
cartel of exchange, and Al they had only fought
heretofore for the restoration of the Union, they
would take their places in the ranks no more, an
less under c0mpuisiou
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Eiip IeieQrRuii

AUGUSTA, Aug. "a meeting OF the stockhold-
ers Of the Washington and New Orleans TeIe-
graph Company was held here to-day A majority
of shares in the Confederate States were represented
Resolutions were adopted continuing the line un-
der the present management, at least, until Janua-
ry lst-the directors to receive monthly statements
of the profits aud the managers pay to the di-
rectors the net proceeds when demanded. Also,
asking President Davis TO yield 10 the managers
that portion of the line under military control.
Adjourned to meet in Augusta the 2i Wednes-
day in January next.
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xVTVlI UIYA
Ry jas. NJ TAYLOR + SON. Auctionser,

A VALUABL FARM OF 200 ACRES OF
"A LAND, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JAMES
RIVER IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, To-
GETHER WITH THE ENTIRE CROPS, STOCK,
FARMING IAPLEMENTS, &c, FOR SALE AT
PUBLIC AUCTION.-At the request Of Thomas
Steers Esq, will sell upon the premises on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of August, commencing
at II o'clock A. NJ the valuable FARM located on
the south side o. james river, In the county OF
Chesterfield five m'Ios above Richmond, lately
owned by Mr.. Thomas Hewlett, aud now in the
occupancy OF MIR. Steers II contains 266 acres of
land, $50 acres which is in James river low
grounds 80 acres of nigh land In the remainder Ii
virgin growth Of oak, pine, add ash There ara
800 cords of wood cut and stacked, and it Ii said
10000 moro be easily gotten from the wood
land. THU farm IS proverbia for It's healthfuness
aud ia located in very retired aud pleasant neigh
borhood. There is also upon the farm q valuable
stone quarry, which ta9 been succs ssfuiiy worked
After the sale OF the above will be sold the entire
Crop, Stock. Farming implements, &c, (amorg the
stock are several head OF young Mules.) and many
other articles too numerous to mention.
TERMs-Eo or the real estate, one-third cash; tbs
Remainder az aud IL months for negotiable notes
with interest added, aud secured by trust deed.
For the personal property, all sums of 500 and
under, cash; over that amount months credit,
for approved negotiable notes. with interest added
AMI JAS A. TAYLOR & SON, Aucts
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Cavalry skir.nisE In the Southwest

CHATTANOOGA. Aug 9--Cayalry Rhirmishes are
constantly reported last Monday, Scott. cavalry
and pursued them til they came 10 superior
force aud then retreated, leaving the Yankees in
possession Of Sparta Federal deserters are con-
sently coming in, and report the Yankee army
much demoralized, and say they viii not fight with
negroes.
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The Recent Battle i'm Tazewe,j

MOBILE. Aug. 10. A special dispatch to the
Adrer1ser and Regisssr, dated Knoxville, sth,
says: No official report Of the particulars of
the battle Of Tszeweu has yet been receiv'
ed 1t is ascertained, however, that the enemy
occupied strong position a high ridge
which was carried by assault. The enemy's force
engaged comprised three brigades amounting to
60 o men Our loss turns not as heavy as re.
ported. Other movements gre shortly expected
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THE ASSASSINATION OF GEN. W.R CAS-.
WELL.

lie telegraph has noticed the assassination Of
zen w. K casweil. near Knoxville, Tenn. He was
''uAd about half mile from his house with his
,H'os' cut aud his body otherwise mansled by the
An''es of sssassins. His servants said they saw
A'h struggling with some men In the road, but be-
'ofs they could reach him be was killed A cav.
.ay party had been sent out to scout for the mur
0sisfs Gen. caswsli was sbout 80 years OF age
Snc served with great distinction In the Mexican
war He was among the first citizens Of Knoxville
70 embrace the cause Of ths Conisdsracy and was
Apppnted Brigsdier General In the Tennessee State
.efHee. and commanded the forces until they were
'a'heo over to the Confederate Government, when
he retired TO private life.
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LATER--.THE VICTORY COMPLETE.

The following teiesraphie dispatch. giving fur
tler details of the victory. received last night
GoRDoAsYIILE. Aug. l0--A battle was fought
Yesterday al Southwestern Mountain resulting In
complete victory over the enemy. Stonews all
.Iscksoa repuAsed Pope, aud drove him several
u.iies from his position. Three hundred prisoners
have srrived including Brig Gen Prince and TWEEN
ty nine commissioned officers. Gen. Chas s. Win.
DR. WAS Killed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11

Police Cent, SGtarddy-Reccrder Caskie prcsid
ng.-Jaues CAMPBELL, slave OF Peter q. Mck enney
and Eliza Ann Clarke, g tree wcIus1 were ulraign-
cd for stealing large LOT Of bscoo. 4 quantity Of
salt, sugar sc from the house az Wn X Smith
on Church Hill, on Tuesday night The testimony
induced the conclusion that the defendants com
misted the offence. Both were sent before the
Hastings Court 1or trial, aud Campbell was IN All
dltion, committed sd q runsway.-Jotn HILL an
Indian, Antonio Solice, Spaniqrd ana JOS Camps
a nondescrip were brought up. charged with com
piicty in the robbery pergGtrated on Smith prem
isas. Antonio Solice was sent before the Hastings
Court foI examination, aud the other two were dis
charged and ordered to t8 taken bs fore Mai Gfis
void the Provost Marshal GodtTey Roberts who
was taken UP bfcause he hal in bis possession q
pistol, supposed to have been stolen acquitted
john Beer was fined s. fer improper driving in
the stree-Iohn IL Bradley Tor allowing lis man
TO drive over the sidewalk Of 81 street WAS fined
S. Mary Bradley. free arrsFned on the charge nj
drunkenness ard disorderly conduct in the street
acquitted.-N uisances against r. w. Green,
Michael O'Neai, ana Ko. Jones, vera contiDued-
One case charging Fred Brauer with allowing a
nuisance in The Ist market was d.Emiased-
Philip Bear anu A. M,lron- were each figisd SO
for hucSsterine IN the ma kets The chickens nf
the latter were oonscatrd. jim, slave Of " n
Barrett, who had on Friday night resisted aud
threatened to cut the night watch, ord red -
lashes.-Gearge Butier, charged with stealing "a
horse, was delivered to Constable Phillip To be
taken to the Henrico county JAIL it appearing that
the offence had been committed in the cou4fy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11

4,rirsd About twenty Ave hundred Yankees
captured at various times by Stouewau jackson. ia
the Valley OF Virginia, aud hitherto confined near
Lynchburg, Va, have arrived in Richmond since
Saturday. They are now on Belle Island aud vil
there remain until preparation es5l be made to send
them home under ia. OF truce. Directly all the
pri7ates have beeu shipped the Federal officers " Ill
bA off
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Explosion If SdeEIs-A week O. two ago, an
artillery corps, passing through y. county Of
Hanover, found the road sona what d.,.Icult TO
travel, and, tor the purpose Of hsa;anz .Aeir cais
sons, threw overheard quantity al .j!,, Is. which
by, took them up aud placed them Ill his kitchen
lott for preservation few ii gifts ,inse the shells
became ignited and exploded 5otlrely destroying
the kitchen and ridiling Mir, z dwelling Fortl-
nateIy 10 ouu was iniure
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11

PGgiag E1penses.-The Government hes sold
$40 worth OF stray horses, taken up by tho Detec.
tlves OF tie Eastern District w'iiin the last month
and realized $500 in fines on contrabani li1uor
sellers brou zht 10 justice by the officers with
in that time In addition to this twenty odd
liquor sellers nov await trial before the Court Mar
tial for violating the proclamation fcrbidding Its
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C0ntradicted.

LYscHBURd. Aug. 9-A special dispatch to the
Republican, from the Nafrows, New River dated
the 9Th, contradies the reported escape of Dr.
Rueker. He is still in custody, aud so heavily
ironed as to render his escape impossible
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THE SOUTH SIDE.

-. .Iefs aothing new IN regard 70 the operations
:, '"s enemy On the south side ef James river,
A"usn the report that they wsrs advansing to.
.a. "as fsssesbasg was revived en Saturday. In
"ssncs was rsesivsd IRON Drugs 1axG ysetoe.
Wy morning that svssytAiag was qsiss bslew.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11

Tie Coarts--The Aldermen's Hastings Court
meets to-day at II o'clock, at the City Hall at
which time the Grand Jury will also assemble The
Confederate District Court Judge J. D. Haybur-
burton will also assemble at the same hour, in the
building Franklin street, opposite Metropolitan
Ill
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11

e VIM UE5I Il q Eth BhINk I THKEk-
"A Story Dwelling, on the South side of Jack.
SON, near TO Adams street, FOR SALE AT AUG
TION.-We will sell, upon tne premises. on WE'D.
O'Clock p NJ. the very desirable threestory brick
Dwelling, located the South side of Jackson
near TO Adams street, aud now in tho occupancy of
Mr.. Bott. 1t contains i've good rooms together
with brick kitchen sIid we'll of water upon the
premises The iot fronts 50 feet, and runs back l5O
eei to alley.
TERMs--One third ca2h; the balance at 6 and l2
months, for negotiable notes, with interest added
and secured by trust deed
AUG JAS ". TAYLOR e. SON Auets
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By JAS. III. TAYLOR r. SON. A,ee,,

LOUR VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS, AT
THE CORNER OF GRACE AND 26rH SITS
CHURCH HILL, AT ACCTION-We will sell
upon the premises, MONDAY the 1lth day of
August, commencing at o'clock r NJ. four very
valuable building Lots located ut the northwest
corner Of Grace and 26th streets, Church Hill
They front on Grace street 80 feet, and run back
about $50 feet each, to an alley This property 10
located in very retired and pleasant neighborhoo,
and In worthy the attention of those wishing to se.
cure lots for building purposes.
TEKas-Cash. JAS. M TAYLOR & SON,
ALI 8 Auctioueers
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B2 KENT, PAINE & co, Auetioneers.

by Ah-'1, FAL.vA 9 ~ d0ett0NtTE
nRY GOODS AT AUCTION.--On WEDNEs-
IL DAY, the 18th inst, at our Warehouse, IA
Cary street, commencing al 10 o'clock, we shall cell
without reserve large ami desirable ef
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, being the
entire stock of a wholesale house closing business
Also. variety of articles from large country
store, embracing many goods which now very
scarce in tha market To which will be added an
invoice of fresh goods, just arrived, such as Bleach
ed Shirtings Prints, Pack and Pound Plus, Patent
Threads Osnaburgs, Sheeting, and shiftings. SC.
aug KENT PAINE a. co Aucts,
CtALT AT AUCTIoN.-On TUESDAY next, at
= 10 oclock. we shall sell al oar Warehouse la
Cary street
100 sacks North Carolina boiled SALT,
80 small sacks Liverpool Table SALT,
With a variety of GROCERIES. expected in time
All 9 KENT. PAINE & Co Aucta
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11

NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION The vote In
North Carolina has resulted is the election OF Col
Vance Governor Of that State What the issue
between him and his competitor was, except the
occupation Of the gubernatorial chair, not very
clearly defined during the and 1t cannot be
very definitely stated what principles were aided
by the success or defeat of the respective candi
dates.
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TUST RECEIvE d.
81 20 resMs NOTE PAPER, white,
20OOl brown ENVELOPES,
10000 white do.
10000 yellow do
Also, for sale. splendid dpnhlebenel 1l1L4
price 41u0: two Colts Army Rl6TOLa
W. HAR0RAyRWHIx1
an 9-2ss l73 Nntn Ueoo&
4 SINGERS a1WM0 n MAUHlNl uMD4
IA QUALITY. 6NC0ND uAN0l FO9 49,
lk coss old6. and Will - pAekeA and ao!lvseed q
ths same alaounA AddEssa .Dex ~ CAa1peea
NC - e-@es
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11

44rripdi Of HessiaRs.-Ahout twenty captured
Hessians were brought to Richmond on Saturday
via Lynehburg, and lodged in prison preparatory
to be sent home under flag Of truce. They were
taken below Gordonsville
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-11

Retorns2 to Richmond.-The Governor, Mayer OF
the city, and Adjutant General Of the State, who
have been visit to Wytiiev!ile for some weeks
past, returned 10 Richmond in the Dsnviile car
Saturday evening.
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Sudden Dea,h a soldier, named Jar

Sudden Death A soldier, named James Graham
a native and resident Of Petersburg, Va. and i
Sergeant in Rters battery, l5t regiment Virginia
artillery entered yesterday morning the Oak Hall
restauI ant Franklin street. aud called for break
fast, which was being prepared for him, when he
fell from the chair hr sitting in. and III few
- ---..ts exnired. We learn that deceased had
been stif asSla Esd b
his part very active participation 10 ,sissiaTgng
the duties of soldier Ills Ierssins were t.lsse M
charge by friends and decentiy inferred:
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Arrests-The following were locked up in the
cage yesterday for examination before the Recorder
this morning: Francis O Br,en for being drunk and
disorderIy i'll the street ana acting policeman
and John Beatty, for assaulting aid beating Mary
UracY In her own hnLlaa.
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Released on Paroie.-Philip Webber and William
Frank two OF the arrested few days ago on the
charge Of aiding the Yankee officers escape from
prison, were released on parole Saturday by Maj
GrsWold, the Provost Marshal of Richmond
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Si.f5151

The feature Of this statement of the last. and
indeed oil the statements Tor several weeks. IL the
large increase in the deposits. With the bank
deposits increasing at the rate of four and five mil
lions a week and the loans--which indicate the
demand for money--only Increasing at the rate of
three quarters of million to million, 1t is ev
dent that we shall have q or 3 per cent. money
market here this autumn unless the rate of interest
be prevented from declining by the offer Of the
Government to receive money on deposit 10 any
amount at per cent per Ennum.
If Mr. Chase wants to sae money fall to ifs nat
ural level and per cent bonds ri'e to handsome
premium, let him atop receiving deposits, or lower
the rate at once to per cent. per annnnm, with a
view hereafter to lowering 1t TO "A or =
Money is generally offered to the brokers' to-day
at 4 per cent; we even hear OF some loans at 3.
though this is below heEeneral rates Certifc ates
of Indebtedness are again up to9es. fresh inquiry
sprang up this ,,arniIF for demand notes O pay
aats.s With, aud l1nsy rsssao lo5.. Several heavy
poeS of We're gxreeted to arrive
before the lat. only just coming iii, aud the du
tics will probably be heavy for some tima
Exchange and gold are rather inactive. Bankers
buying grain bills at 53l26 and selling their
own bills at 1861 l274. Gold opened this morning at
lis fell off 1l44 midday, and sold at 1l43 in the
afternoon, and closed at 1l4s bid. There IL less
speculation In gold than there was, and we under
stand that several leading bankers are discussing
the policy Of declining 10 lend any more On gold
If this were done the spectators who are trading
the apparent depreciation Of the currency
would soon lose money enough to teach them a
useful lesson.
There was much better feeling in Wall street
to day. 1t seemed to be generally believed that
movements were taking place on the peninsula and
elsewhere in Virginia which would speedily Bet at
rest the anxiety which has lately prevailed in re.
spect to our armies, and that matters would be
placed in such q shape that the renforcements
which will pour i'll will enable our Generals to
accomplish the suppression of the rebellion within
a 1horter period OF time than il commonly supposed.
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Cen BOXES MANUFACTURED TOBACCO
C,)U AT AuCTIoN-On TUESDAY. I2th in
slant, at l2 o'clock will sell al my store $50 boxes
TOBACCO, amongst which may bc found the fol-
lowing favorite brands:
''Wm. H. Edwards" Magic"
"Ne Plus Ultra " Peoples Choice"
90 7. Pace" Game Cock
Together with several lots of dark qualities EN-.
braeing half pounds, ives, sevens. and teas--the
whole embracing the most valuable lot oil choice
Tobacco have offered this season.
aug COOK, Auct'r.
EXECUTOR'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
IL ESTATE-Will be sold On the premises, At
public auction, ON THURSDAY, the 18th day Of
August, at Ii O'Clock A NJ, III fair; Il not, on the
hrst fair day thereafter) the tract of LAND belong.
ing the estate Of VIVA. T. Harris, decd, in the
upper end of Henrico, about 10 miles above Rich.
mond. The tract contains A26 acres embracing
Run creek. by which II IA bounded on one side, and
a suffciency Of rail timber and frs wood for the
use of the farm. The improvements consist Of
large and conv nieni Dwelling House and the usual
out buildings. The sale OF this valuable property
affords an excellent opportunity for an investment
In real estate, SO desirable at this tine The par-
chaser vii! have the privilege Of sowing crop Of
wheat in the fall Full possession Of the premises
will be given at the end Of the year.
TERMA-One-third Of the amount Of purchase
money will be required in cash, the balance In two
equal payments Of one and two years, secured by
q deed Of trust on the land.
Persons wishing to view the land are invited to
call ON the subscriber, residing on IN adjoining
arm. s. COATES, Executor
au 2-dtdcwlts Of VIM Il. Harris. decd
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The Thermometer, in some places yesterday, in
this city. indicated 90 degrees Fahrenheit heavy
rain fell last evening before dark, cooling the at
mosphere.