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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-06

A VERY DESIRABLE BRICK DWELLING,
~ ON e4TH STREET, UNION HILL, FOR
SALE AT AUCTIoN--We will sell upon the pre-.
misses, on FRIDAY, the 9Th day of August, COM
mencing at 5 O'Clock +. NJ, very desirable brick
dwelling, 24th street, Union Hill, aud nearly op
posite to Leigh Street Baptist Church 1t contains
four excellent rooms. together with the usual out
buildings, is nearly and III good Order and par
ticularly adapted foE srnail sized family.
TERMs-Onsthird cash. the balance at and I2
months, for negotiable notes with interest added
and secured by trust decd
aus JAS. Al. TAYLOR & SON, Aue.s.
VERY VALUABLE FOUR STORY BRICK
v HOUSE AND LOT, AND VACANT LOT
ADJOINING. ON TIE SOUTH slnE OF
AT AUCTION.--At the request Of Herbert +. Le-
rebre, Es,., who has removed to tho country.
willsell upon the premises, ON THURSDAY, the 7th
of August, commencing at O'Clock z. H., The large
side Of Grace, between lst and Fousbee streets
in the occupancy of John q, W inn, Esq The house
has been bull. within the last few years, at great
pains and expense, contains fifty well arranged
rooms. together with all the modern improvements
such rs gas, water, bath houses, (hot and eod iron
verandah, and il supplied with every convenience
for large sized female seminary. for which it has
been used or 6Tstciass bcsrdn g-house. II fronts
on Grace street about forty feet and runs back the
entire depth Of the lot, $50 feet. and nth mode
rate outlay it viii command q rent of $1,000 per
annum
After the sale Of the above will be sold the beau.
tiful BUILDING LOT adjoining fronting as above
30 feet and running back $50 feet to 20 foot paved
alley upon which stands an excellent brick stable
and carriage-house, lately erected. This valuable
real estate is we'll known to the citizens of Rich
mend that it is useless to say anything further in
its favor Persons desiring to invest in real estate
would do well TO attend the sale.
TERMs.-One-fourth cash the balance ut 6, IL,
and IS months, for negotiable notes, with interest
added. and secured by trust deed; or, IL the pnr
chaser should prefer ii. he pay the entire pur
chase money in cash.
JAS NJ TAYLOR T. SON,
iy29 AuctoneeSs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-06
NORTHERN ILLUSTRATIONS

"arpers Weekly for july 26th contains cuts Civ
'ns plans Of The new rebel iron-clad Richmond,
VI virginia No 2 from sketches found on board the
ieazer Ii il stated that the U. S. unvsl officers
s1pee' to make short work Of her when she comes
pa' There are also pictures Of scenery along the
'~H iirer road picksss of the centending parties
sAsnansng ctvilitiss and newspapers, the gnnboats
'Hs'ng the rebels On the James, and tho usual pic.
'es Of the Federals shteriug the rebels on the
' Vi oa'tie. One OF the humorous cuts IL a New
'A rather promenading his two daughters will,
on their backs. Offering them and el 600 TO
eihcefs enlisting thirty men.
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ESCAPE OF DR.. RUCKEK THn Rrsxc,

-.UAfh oF DR. kUCkEK, THE RENEGADE.
ins notorious renegade, DR.. VIM. r. Rueker,
VINO was captured At Nicholas Court House a few
'iloe' escaped from the guard Ut the Salt Sui
r.'' 'trings ON Friday night. snd up to this latest
-. u"aa'ion from there had not bsen 70 scspsursd.
-s "aois country was being secured to sssuss his
'eS'' snd II was thought the efforts baing made
~ thsi end would be sueeessHnl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-06

CIxTEEN ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND,
- CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF RICH
MUND, AT AUCTiON-We will sell. upon tie
premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 9Th day Of Az
gust, commencing at O'Clock p. L., sixteen aess
of beautiful gardening land, on the road from l7tA
street to the Mechancsville Turnpike, and from
any portion of which there IL . hne visw Of the
city. This sale presents rare opportunity for .
profitable investment, a. we'll to persons desir.
ing lots for building purposes being within 6ftsen
minutes walk of the First Market.
II desired, the property will be sold into squares
and lots, to suit tho views Of purchssers-a pla&
of which can be seen at the Office Of the auctien-
GERS.
TEkMs.-One third cash the balance At slx aad
twelve months, the purchaser executing negOtiAblo
notes, with interest added and secured by a trust
deed. Lily 29l JAS. n TAYLOR Il SON, Aucta.
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By r CAUT'HORN. Aucsioneev.

CTOCK OF MILLINERY, &C., AT AUCTION.
- On WEDNESDAY,, 9th inst, ut 10 O'Clock A.
NJ at store No. 2l4 Broad street. between lth and
Jth will sell at auction the entire stock Of MIL
merry, &c, of Mrs Davis Il Sister, consulting Of BON
NETS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, 40.
FURNITURE.--Also, q lot Of Furniture eonaist-
ing of about GO yda. Floor Cloth, in good order;
handsome Writing Desk; gilt Frame Looking
glass, Show Case, Bonnet Stands, Empty Boxes,
&C. TERMS Cash.
auf r. CAUTHORN. Auex
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-03-13
The Past Week.


The week openeddnll News was scarce.
The wires were under Military surveillance,
and the millions Of anxious spectators Of the
movements Of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public, were beginning to think the dailies
IN Improbable investment But the close
Of the week brings change in this regard,
and the news we publish in this issue Is ex-
ceeded in interest and importance BY no
week since the war commenced. A naval
action in Hampton Roads, disastrous in the
commencement to the Union sidc but ending
In its favor the capture of Fernandina Fla. /;
the occupation Of Leesburgh, Winchester
and other points on the Upper Potomac,
indicating the falling back of the rebels and
IN advance Of the Federal forces in that quar-
ter the evacuation Of Columbus and its &C.
cupation by our troops the investment Of
New Madrid by Gen. Pope, and the brilliant
victory Of Gen. Curtis over the combined
rebel forces under Price and three other
Generals, obtained after three days fighting,
and lastly, the evacuation of Manassas, and
the whole series of Notifications opposite
Washington, al combine to render the past
week the most momentous Of the whole war.
In fact it seems as ifevents of the most start
ling Significance were reserved for this week,
following the ides Of March. 1t seeuns as II
the end was nigh, even At the door. Let
-
the Nation be thankful and rejoice.
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Ferna MdiMa and Brunswick
Captured.

TIE WHOLE COAST or GEORGIA
iaB IN OUR POSSESSION.
BALTIMORE. March lO.-The gunboat Ala.
bama, from Fernandina, Fla, arrived, bring
ing Capt. Davis, bearer ifdespatches from
Com. Dupont, announcing the capture Of
Fcrnandina and Brunswick by the fleet un.
der his command. The feet left Port Royal
March 9Th. The first place approached was
Brunswick, Ga, tho enemy flying at the APP
proach of the gnnboats. This gives Govern.
ment control Of the whole coast of Georgia
from South Carolina to Florida.
The feet next went thirty miles south to
Cumberland Sound, the entrance to Fernan-
dina harbor. When in front Of Fort Clinch
the enemy were discovered flying. After
firing but few shots we Immediately took
possession of the Fort.
Twelve large guns fell into our hands, in
cIudidg one 120pound rifled cannon, also
considerable ammunition. The rebel steam.
or Darlington, loaded with wagons and am
munition, was alse captured. Fs5T
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before starting for ST. Louis On visiting
the boat again, several hours after II reached
Cairo, 7 found the men begging to have their
wounds dressed some asking for medicine,
and others for something to eat. IS
Invent or shore and procured some srti
clcs Of food for the hungry. and after making
inquiries of those having charge of the boat
for medical stores, without sucoess, con
cluded for once to break through "Red Tape"
and help myself. After looking around a
little, I found a box of Hospital supplies, out
Of which | supplied myself with a package
Of lint, some adhesive plaster and bandages,
and went to work.
Without wishing to take any credit to
myself think can say that much suffer
ing has been spared our wounded soldiers
through the labors of the Physicians sent
here from Iowa. 1t was impossible for the
regular Surgeons stationed here, to give the
needed attention IN the great numbers OF
wounded men sent here at once. Some OF
the Iowa wounded were sent to st. Louis,
and some to Cincinnati. The reason given
at the Hospital for the sudden removal, is,
that they expect hattie at Columbus soon,
and the room viii be needed for new patients.
Ilearn that . number of our wounded arc
at Paducah, and if I can gets pass to that
place, I will 60 up and see to them. y Rev.
Axline, of Fairfield. the worthy Chaplain Of
the iowa ID, was in the Hospital yesterday.
looking after his men. He was along with
the boys in. the thiekest of tho fight, and
speaks highly of their courage. L have
heard many interesting incidents Of the bat
tie, but have not time to relate them. Among
the wounded here, is Seargent H. B. Doolit-
tie, Of Davenport, who was shot three times
while trying to carry the flag Of the I'd Owe,
the breast works. Two Of his guard were
killed, and Ave wounded. I.had the pleas
ure of seeing the flag this evening. It bear.
the marks of sixteen bullets. Private Share,
Of Captain Cloutman's company, who is
badly wounded, fell at the same time tho
Captain fell. He says the Captain was ir
advance ofhis company, and after falling
waved his sword ane cried to the boys, "te
60 on" 81 -5
In conclusion let me say, that the people
ofOttumwa will be gratefully remembered
by many wounded and sick soldiers, whose
hearts have been made glad through their
liberality. W. L. ORR.
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Lecsb,a re- Taken.

LEssBusa, Va, March 6. -Col. Gcary ha.
taken Leesburg and driven Gen. Hills army
from town and surrounding forts. Tn,
American flag floats over it. An the rebel.
thought this one Of their gratest strongholds
We took many prisoners and stores, and pos
sess tho bank, postoffce, and other public
buildings. This brilliant achievement is o.
vast importance. A detachment OF LIST Iii
chigan cavalry did good service. rI
CHARLEsros, Va, March o Tho occupa-
ton of Leesburg by our forces is officially
confirmed. The enemy evacuated the town
on Friday morning, taking all the supplies
and baggage to Middleburs. II 10 not known
whether the rebels have gone to Winohss.
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Flag Of the Iowa Sec ond.

The Flag Of the 81 Iowa, borne in the
glorious and decisive charge Of tina, Regimen,
In the battle Of Donelson, and pierced by
numerous balls, passed this place on its way
to tho Capitol, on Monday, in charge Of
Surgeon Gen. Hughes. 1t is to be placed
over the Speakers chair in Representatives
Hall, during the session, after which it will
be preserved in the archives Of the State
Historical Society. The Brass Band and
quite crowd of citizens were present at the
Depot, to honor the flag under which so ma
ny Of our citizens fought so bravely, and
beneath which SO many fell covered with
glory. The occasion would have been more
Impressive had not the time Of arrival been
80 often misunderstood, and the people on
80 many occasions disappointed. aa
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-03-13

NO MORE ECONOMICAL INVEST.
ment, in our opinion. can be made, Ia such
times Is We have At present, or even in pros
porous days, than in the purchase off Sew
ing Machine for the family. We wish at
this time, to call the especial attention Of our
readers TO the cheapest and Rest machine We
ever seen. We have one and know its
worth. They are now being introduced in
the North West by, Geo. +. Collins & Co.
Chicago, whose advertisement is in another
column. Eihot's improved "Peari," from
its chcapness and reliability, must, we are
sure, take the preference Is an economical
family inssstmsnt. --Laporte Frie Batter.
Sec advertisement. 4.
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Hattie nj Fortress Monroe.

WAsHISaroN, March 0, Pm, By Tele.
graph from Fortress Monroe. The Ericsson
arrived last night. Early this morning she
was attacked by the Merrimac, jamestown
and Yorktown. After az hours contest
they were beaten of, the Merrimac in sin.
king condition. This is official. 3 ,,r..g.
The stars and stripes wave over Cock. Pit
Point. g - ~
I About O'Clock to-day tho rebels began
burning their property difficult Of removal,
Also burning the steamer Page and al
others in the crock. eos "a H. iii g
z Our gun-boats opend Gre on the battery
st 3 o'clock and at j landed and took pos
session ~ m ~ 80 I.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-03-13
From, Tennessee.

LOUISVILLE, March l0.-An intelligent
gentleman who left Memphis on Wednesday
last, reports that the citizens are greatly
alarmed and are relying on Fort Pillow,
near Fort Randolph for defence. There are
very few troops at Memphis.
The Legislature succeeded, after several
ncffectual attempts to transact business.
Gov, Harris is greatly excited, and is flying
about from one southern Joint to anoth ".
with little probability of succeeding in his
,fforts to rally the people to his aid.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-03-13
Letter From DR.. Orr.
HorND CIrv March 1QI


Mr.. NoRRrs.-I embrace an opportunity
of writing few lines, that the good people
| of Ottumwa may know something Of the
result of my mission. When I last wrote
to you, was on tho point of starting from
Cairo to the Hospital at this place.
Mound City is situated on the Ohio river
nix miles above Cairo. The building occu
pied by the government for hospital purpose.
is an immense one, and is well adapted fol
that use. ] reached the hospital on Monday
morning last. AT that time it contained
about 400 sick and wounded soldiers, abou
half Of that number being composed Of men
who were wounded at Fl. Donelson. Among
them | found many of the brave Iowa boys
who SO nobly sustained the good name oil
our State, in the desperate charge on Tho
enemy's entertainments. 20
Twin NIT attempt to gi;e you any des
cription Of the scenes in tho Hospital, for I
know would fail in the effort. It is enough
to say, that all that the most vivid inagin.
alton could depict Of the horrors Of war, was
there presented in dreadful reality. There
were our gallant soldiers suffering, with
wounds Of every possible description some
having lost an arm, others leg, some shot
through the head, others with horrible
wounds ia the face. One very worthy gen.
tleman from Iowa, who was with me, became
80 affected at what he saw, that he. was
obliged to withdraw from the building, and
seek relief in the fresh air. I made it my
business to hunt up the Iowa boys, and rem.
der them such assistance as could. Al
though many ofthem were severely wound
ed, yet they all seemed cheerful and proud
Of the part they had taken in the great bat.
tic. You can hardly imagine how much
they were gratifiel to know that the friends
at home had not forgotten them. over
heard an Iowa boy who had lost an arm, re.
mark to his wounded comradc. ii, manner
that indicated much feeling, swell, they
don't forget US at home, do they ?"
On Tuesday morning an order came to
Mound City, to send al the wounded men
hat were in condition to be removed, to
cincinnati and St. Louis Since then 7
have spent most Of my time on the boats
to which the wounded were transferred from
the hospital, and found there many oppor-
tuniliss of doing good to the soldiers, by
dressing their wounds, and procuring such
comforts as they needed. find that even
our wounded soldiers have sometimes to
wait on the SLOW movements of BED Tape"
I accompanied boat load OF wounded men
from Mound City to Cairo, where the boat
was ,,ec live its supplies and medical stores,
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Erie Railway.


IOSoSs RkSa9 suA80s WomAf4 aEfack
and TELEGRAPH Rento, n,
10 New York, Boston, and ali eastern cities. car.
"a ryl.s shs a.sas westssa and Nsssx-W ssscrs
Express Trains leave Dsnhirf and sssu,o s.,Iv.i
afrysl Of Al trains enshe lake Shore Rs,ropa.,
ON Cleveland, Chicago, Milwaukee, g. Louis Bur.
lnstsn. Keohuk, g. Pasi, Dssaaue. 0alsna, ieSa
Gy. ts,-shs only ssrs snnning through from The
R.sg.gs checked sAsossA. 1sss alsays ~ Lev ~
Ne particular and ess Tor tieksts via Eri. na,,,,
rSsd shich are sold e al the psineipal Aillrsad
Thi: road s1ords facilit for sAipnsnt Of freight.
AN EXPRESS RREIGHr rRAuN =
leaves New York daily. MAILING cless eennsesions
through to All points west, quicker time than ever
before made on any line. Y gT.1F7s~"- 49,
For freight rates enquire Of O. Oatman 10 Bread,
way, New York. Chss. Thnrmsn, iSs DF6aa vSy, Ntw
pSnap Is street, s 8 ssssA
q CLARK g.. Chicago. 40 Is QHAA Minor, +
3. b. SP1NcHR, 6enn0unE M ~
wssssse Az CAlsAse. M. AyIAnSxs ISL,
Astsa - - - 60 Assp3 pprllpstaa, lsvs.
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The blockade Raised.

BuDD's FERRY, March S.-Gcn, Hooker
reports shatall the enemy's batteries in front
of his line were abandoned and the guns
spiked, among which were some valuable
pieces. This virtually opens the Potomac
and raises the goose blockade.
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Letter From senator Dixon.

y. w. NORRIS From the Information
have received in regard to the publication of
my remarks on the Bank paper question, in
the Mercury" it becomes an unpleasant,
but unavoidable duty, to render to you and
my friends generally, some. explanation.--
| was utterly aAtonished on learning thatthe
manuscript was withheld SO that you could
not publish in your last issue as you desired;
but my establishment was quickly converted
to indignation, when saw my remarks in
the Mercury" so mangled and distorted by
omi,ing words in some places, and inserting
words in others, as to completely destroy.
orrender nonsensical some of the expressions.
What can this meanp 1t certainly can
not be possible that Mr. Burton has acted in
bad faith with me in this matter. Though
political opponents, we have been personally
friendly, and | am constrained to believe that
some one less friendiysto me than Mr.. Bur-
ton, has interfered with his good intentions.
twas not at first my design to publish
my remarks on this question but when I
found | was being misrepresented by ma
licious scribbler, thought should, in
justice to myself, publish my speech so that
my position might be rightly understood.
On the very day intended to malit to you,
met Mr.. Burton. who told me in the course
of conversation, that he would take my
manuscripts down with him-that he also
would like to publish my views in the "Her.
cary''-that he would take the manuscript
with him and make an arrangement with the
Courier Office, SO that It should DO published
in both papers the same week-that the two
offices had accommodated each other in the
publication of tho school laws-and that
they could do so in this case, SO as to make
1t mutually advantageous. As Nj. Burton
agreed with me that the subject Of my re-
marks was not of a political character, Of
course could make no objection to bis
proposition, 50 I gave him the manuscript
and thanked him for his kind offer to take
it down with him. I had no thought Of
publishing my remarks in any other paper
than the Courier, until Mr.. Burton expressed
desiret to publish also in his paper. Had
l had the slightest idea that the mutual ad.
vantagcous arrangement mentioned by Mr..
Burton, would not be made, should have
mailed it directly to you. sa'.'.as15
In conclusion / ought perhaps to say that
| the Republican Senators who took the same
view Of this bank note question that I do,
are Foote, Shaffer, Smith, Burdick. Hastings
and Kent. Woolson was considered by the
friends of The measure doubtful, and the
Lieut.. Gov. voted with US on a tie vote. Ken,
had pie gcd himself to vote contrary to his
views-Smith, during the debate. received
instructions from his constituents that he
disliked to disobey, and so soon as these
instructions arrived the measure was pushed
through while Shaffer and Woolson were
temporarily absent on account of sickness in
their families So much for the political as
poet Of this question. j. w. DIXON. 2
Ia revised copy Of Sen. Dixon's speech
has been received, but too late for this issue.
It will be published ,next week En-
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LIST OF IOWA SOLDIERS REMAIN-
ING IN THE HOSPITAL AT MOUND
CITY, MARCH Il st.
WOUNDED AT DoNnLsoN.

WOUNDED At DOSEIsSON.
Saml Fouts Co. G. End Reg. from Drake
vile, left leg amputated above the knee
John w. Pirtle, Co. G. End Reg. wounded
in right groin; John N. Jones Co. G. 2nd
Reg. wounded in groin; Thos. Colver, Co
G. End Reg. wounded in shoulder and foot
j. NJ. Combs. Go. D. End Reg wounded in
knee; S. S. Shearer, Co. K End Reg 'woun.
ded in thigh, bone fractured; E. II. Cod.
dington Co. F. l4th Reg from Hillsboro
left arm amputated at shoulder joint; Geo.
West, Go. G. End Reg. wounded in right
knee; Thos. ]. Wilson, Co. I. 10Th Reg
wounded in hip; Hugh G. Allen. Co. f
7th Reg wounded in thigh; J. II. Tracy,
Co. B. End Reg. wounded in thigh Arthur
Drauckcr Co. B. End Reg. wounded IN arm
F. Rubert. Go. T. end Reg. wounded in head
dangerously; Ed. Goddard CO. F. End
wounded in arm; r. B. Doolittle, Co. F. 2nd
Davenport wounded severely in places
John s. Hodges Co. G. 10th wounded in
thigh at Charleston Mo.
WOUNDED AT BELMONT. sN
John Hammit Co. F. 7th Reg. thigh frac-
tured; j. W. Howard Co. B. 7th Reg. lost
an arm; VIM. NJ. Kennedy, Co. a. 18th Reg.
wounded in ankle.
SICK.
E. Hottie, Co. c. End Reg; F. N. Dodge,
Co. G. 7th Reg; Nelson II. Parker, Co. E.
7th Reg; Daily B. John Co. II. 10th Reg.