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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26

TIE TRIPLE COMBINATION Circus COMPANY
begins short series of performances 10 day
in tho Agricultural Fair Grounds, corner OF
Harrison Avenue and Newton street. Tho
.combination" offers many novelties and q
great variety Of entertainments. The per-
forming dogs and monkeys arc said to DO
highly amusing and laughablc. The feats
and equestrian and acrobatic performances
of James Melville and his wonderful family.
are graceful and even thrilling, while tho
troupe Of artists attached to tho r. Sinds'
Circus are unrivalled in their several roles.-
Tho entertainment Is one calculated TO please
all classes. and the wcll.known merits Of
many Of tho performers will suffice to fill the
pavilion to rcpletion, largo rs it Is. Tho
performances begin at 2 IL in the afternoon
and 7 IL o'clock in the eycning.-Irdn.
script.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26

-Gens. Fremont and Butler are expected
to be present and address the Union Convcn
ton ut Bangor.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

From information recently received from
the Valley, it seems that the policy Of the
Yankee Government for arming the negroes
is about being put into execution in that Sec
ton. It is stated that a negro regiment lie
stationed at New Creek in Hampshire county,
guarding the Baltimore i Ohio r R.
= In an enga gement some two weeks ago,
near Kerneysville, Jefferson county, between
squad Of Captain Baylor's company and
d detachment Of Yankee cavalry. free negro
was killed at the head of the Yankee columns
He is represented. as having taken very
active part in the fight, and being recognized
by some of our men, was made an especial
object for the aim Of their reyolvers.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

a man BY the name Of Harvey Smurr, a
citizen Of Mount Jackson, a taller by trade,
is on trial at Edinburg, for being spy in
the employment Of the Yankees in the Valley.
The proof Of his guilt is said to be CONCLUSIVE
He is said to have led the Yankees up the
Valley several times, and was the pilot who
conducted the late Yankee force to Maurer-
town. Smurr is q married man. He will
most probably be hung, as he ought to be if
his guilt should be established. A william who
can live among us and become q spy for. our
enemies ought to have the shortesteroute up
'the spoute. Rockingham Register.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
FurlOugh .COnscripts.

Tuesday last, the 10th inst, was the day
70 which the Board that lately met here, fur.
Laughed those conscripts that were unable to
60 into service. They were to report here at
that time, and receive their discharges. Bad
- the day was, some Of them came in, and
also on the next day, but no discharges had
been sent to Mr.. Heiskell, as had been arrang-
cd. All they have to do is, to go about their
own business, and await the action Of the a.
gents Of the War Department. When the
discharges come, notice will be given, we pre-
sumo.
But there is another class of conscripts,
who have been put to great deal of trouble
and unnecessary expense. We mean those
who were to report at Dublin on the 10TH
Capt. Barker. of the lower end of this county.
whose eah was very sick at the time the Board
met here. represented his son before the Board,
and required to. report at Dublin, on the 10th.
Theron continuing bed-fast, the father went
all the way to Dublin at his own expense to
report his condition, found nobody to report
to, no discharge, and returned withoutaccom-
plishing anything
Az in the cass Of the others, such as the
latter will have to remain where they are, UNI
til further notice.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
Exodus Of FOreigners.

Gen. Winder's Office IL besieged BY crowds
of foreignsrs--men and women-applying for
passports to Lincolndom. The cause Of this
sudden desire to leave the Confederacy is said
to be the apprehension, Of CONSUMPTION with
some, and "hard times" with others. What
ever the cause, they should never be allowed
to return to Dixie, and we trust that descrip-
tive lists have been preserved by General
Winder. When these refugees" get North,
they will probably find that they have Jump
ed out Of the frying pan into the Rich
fnond Whig.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
From Vicksburg.

8. V1cKsBURe,. March 9.
One Of the enemy's gunboats appeared op:
posite the city, on the other side Of the Pc
n;nsula. and threw few shells, all but one
falling short. {
Nobody was hurt on our side.
: Our batteries did not reply.
The enemy are reported moving their forces
higher up the river.
Two runboats were seen in the canal yes
terday, supposed to be removing troops from
opposite Warrenton: s.;
The object Of this movement is not known
here.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
OBITUARIES.

Died, Of Diphtheria Feb. LIST, 1853, near the
Mouth of Wilson, Grayson county, Va, Mrs.
LUCY ]. YOUNG. daughter of e.. Young; in the
9th year Of her age.
Another family is clothed with the habiliments
of acknowledgements domestic altar is shroud-
ed with the black trophies Of the King Of Ter
rors-another home is desolate and vacancy
occasioned that earth can never fill. By the
immutable decree of Heaven, we must all die.
and q thousand instrumentalities are employed
to execute the fearful sentence. The earth 10
decetful. While we walk its beautiful surface
in the full enjoyment of conscious life, under
meath our feet the vast necropoli Of the deads
Tie larger part of the race are there, and we
are rapidly going. For the aged to die when
their work is done, is not strange and should net
be lamented. tits like q ripe shock of corn be-
ing gathered into the garner. But for those to
die who have just reached the acme Of useful
ness is, indeed, grievous to bear. It shows the
great uncertainty Of human life, and how inexo-,
rable in its nature and mysterious in its execu-
ton, the sentence, s'Dust thou art, and unto
dust shalt thou return"
She made profession of religion when quite
young, and attached herself to the N. E. Church,
and for some time appeared to live in the enjoy
nent Of the christian religion, but fnnlly became
dissatisfied concerning her spiritual welfare, and
for several years past, has been seeking for a.
brighter evidence of her acceptance with the
Saviour, but was not fully confirmed in the faith
until the day before her death, when she pro-
fessed to find peace in the pardoning love Of
God, and was enabled to shout her sins forgiven;
and from that time she appeared to forget all
her sufferings, and continued to praise her Ma
ker and exhort her friends and relatives to meet
her in glory, until growing weaker and mora
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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
The Rise in. Gold.

Last week gold went up in, Richmond from
two dollars and a quarter to three dollars and
: quarter premium. The Examiner explains
5ljse this rise is attributed to the recent deci-
sion Of Judge Meredith, that the foreigners
ard refugees who had once entered the army,
and whose term of service had expired, had
acquired domicil, and were liable to con-
scription. This accustomed rush Of German,
Irish and Maryland spectators to the bro
skers' Offices, to exchange their Confederate
notes for gold that they might return to the
United States. The rise, therefore, does not
indicate any depreciation Of our CURRENCY
Richmond byfthe operation will be relieved Of
. class who have been proving upan its citi-
Sens as gregshop keepers, hucksters and gam
blers.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

D@- Col john II. Savage, who has COM
manded the leth Tennessee regiment from the
beginning ofsthe war, has resigned his Com
mission. The cause, Of his resignation is at
.tsibuted to disappointment of 1t Col. Wright
of the 18th Tenn. regiment, Brigadier Cen
eral, and crtsrcd to take command over him.
Col. Savageis an accomplished and gallant
officer, bat we had thought men were fighting
for their country, and not for their own pro-
motion alone
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

B@- We are requested 10 announce Capt. A.
R.. RUSSELL, as candidate to represent Lee
county in the House Of Delegates in the next
Legislature Of Virginia.
P. Cole candidate to represent the counties Of
Washington, Smyth and Wythe in the next Sc
nate of Virginia.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
IsHAM G. HARRIS.

The Bulletin also learns from ssreliable
gentleman that Rosencranz has been rein
forced with Seigle's command from the army
Of the Potomac, consisting Of fourteen thou
sand men.
i'"rhe mek and sabalterns Of Rosencrans'
army say they will never make another such
fight az they made At Murfreesboro'-that
they were deceived in thinking that moat Of
our best. men were sent South, and that
Bragg's army wa, composed Of conscripts who
would make no faht-that little skirmish-
ing would cause the army to fall back, &c.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

D6c We learn from the Richmond Exanli-
ner. that Gen. Toomhs. of Ca. has rendered
his resignation TO the President, and quit the
service. Sone.suppose he has taken this step
because not promoted az rapidly as he thought
his merits demanded. and others think it was
in consequence IL desire for the Gubernato-
rial honors Of his State. Whatever the motive,
his course dent say much for his patriotism.
lie isa man of vaulting ambition, and would
rather be the first mani in village than the
second man in Rome.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

We have seldom seen the wheat crop pre-
sent a more promising appearance, at this
season of the year, than it does now. 10 60.
ing and returning from Milledgeville, BY diff
ferent routes, We did not see a single sorry.
field of wheat. If March will only be a little
kind and spare US a heavy frost, the probable
ity is we shall have an abundant CROP
iSandersuille Georgian. 4thinst.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
Ttae GrOund-H0g.

As has been stated heretofore, the ground
hog came. est of his hole ON the Cd day of
iFebrasry, sew his shadow, and returned to
stay six wcsks longer. The term expires to-
morrow, ana the Lord grant he may find it
he.lthful and pleasant to remain above ground.
By the was, what did our friends Of the Bris.
stol Advocate say he did when he went back Oh
lthe 2df -
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
The Only Remedy.

There is hat one thing says the Louisville
journal, that can check the depreciation of
Treasury notes, and that is uictoty. The
fnanciers that should be most looked t,in this
case are not the President and his Cabinet
hut Hooker. ROsecrans. Grant, Banks, Du-
pdnt, Farragut and Porter.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
From the Southwest.
MOBILE, March I.

MOBILE, March Z.
Reliable information has been received that
the Yankees have gone up the Tennessee ri,
yerlto Florence with a fleet Of Gunboats.
About 400 cavalry were landed who were
DESTROYING everything in their route through
Franklin and Lawrence; the latest accounts
say. they we're marching from Moulton, in
Lawrence county, southwest through Marion
C. H., in the direction Of Aberdeen, Miss.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

We are authorized on the statement of a
gentleman direct from Vicksburx to contra
dict the Yankee statement contained in our
last issue. that all the Yankee feet had pass
ed through the canal cut around Vicksburg.
This gentleman, who lives not far from Ficks-
burg, says not only has no boat yet passed,
butno gnnboat will ever pass through. This
is certainly gratifying news, conveyed BY 9
gentleman whose knowledge of the country
entities it to graat weight ntelligenccr.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

eW Tuesday last was the worst day we
ever aawin our lives. It showed and rained
alternately and necessarily, till the slush was
sshoe-mouth deep. We hope never to behold its
zlike again. If it had showed all the time or
fained all all the time. we might have learned
how to take advantage Of it, but the clerk Of
he'weathes himself would have been puzzled
ITO account forts fickeiness aud variety.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
Women In Demand.

Fifty damsels, sent from England to Van
couver's Island, had, upon Arrival. to be hous-
ed in a government building and guard put
over them, in order to protect them from the
rush Of amorous svains. They were all soon
disposed Of. but whether by lot or to the high
est bidder does not appear. The Vancouver
paper clamors for more, 5ut prefera dairy
maids to governesses.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

RlcHnosD. March lO.-The House passed
the. Senate joint resolutions relative to the
production Of provisions, with an amendment
requesting the President to give producers an
assurance that when it becomes necessary to
impress provisions or forage. just compensa-
tion will be made according to the fair mar
Eet value.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

BRITIsH FLEET IN HAMPTON RoADs.-The
Philadelphia Enquirer says that British feet
is gathering in Hampton Roads, and suspects
that they are in the secret Of the rebel plot
to recapture Norfolk ~ and intend to be
witnesses.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

A wretched editor, who hasn't any wife to
take care Of him, went the other night to a La
dies fair. He says he saw there ian article"
which he ..fain would call his own, but it was
not for SALE" He declares that since that
night, he has been "wraptuously .wretched. !"
Az the article was bound in hoops. the reader
is left to infer that it was either . girl or q
key ofwhiskey.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

n@ The following dispatch was received
by Mrs. Mosby, at Bristol, on Wednesday:
CULPEPER G. H., March IL.
/ have Just returned from raid on the
Yankees. captured Brig. Gen. Sloughtoii, two
Captains, thirty men and fifty horses. had
only 90 men-no loss. JNO. S. MOSBf.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
british ships In the CUFF.

There-are now (says the Charleston Mercu-
ryI no less than forty British ships Of war
in or near the Gulf. from a liae Of battle ship
to the sallest dispatch boat. including eleven
heavy first class frigates, AL carrying the
Armstrong guns, which will send ball
through target nearly six miles. The whole
of the force is arranged 50 as to be concen.
trated, if necessary, at any point ii the Gulf
within twelve or fourteen days.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
The victory It Franklin.

The Winchester Bulletin Of the 9th, pub
fishes the following dispatch from Governor
Harris, which confirms the victory Of Van
Dorm at Thompson's station:
Van Dorn's capture Of five Yankee regi-
ment, about two thousand five hundred men
at Thompson's Station on yesterday, is true
this time. =
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

Z The Montgomery Mail, of the 28th ult, says
there are no Yankee troops in Arkansas,
except few troops at Helcna-say 1000.
Gen Holmes is At Little Rock with General
Hindman's and Gen Henry McOullough's d.
visions in winter quarters. Arkansas is in
very sad conditions change is imperative
y demanded. The troops have no confidence
in General Holmes or Hindmaa.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

1@ a young man by the name of Samuel
McCamant of Wythe county. was crushed to
&esth between two cars at Central Depot last
week, By attempting to jump off when the
ears were in motion. He was an early volun-
toer, and had served faithfully.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

D@dt is said that some IA or Is of the
largest boarding houses in Richmond have
Ilosed stlreir doors, in consequence of the scar.
.uity and enormous prices Of provisions. Other
clearinghouse, and perhaps some Of the
hotels, it IL Thought. will shortly follow suit !.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
LAND SALE.

THE Land known as .sThe Coves." in this
i county, belonging to the estate of Capt VIM.
G. Clark, decd, will be sold public sale, at the
Court House in Abingdon on the first day Of
March Court. w. F. BARR, Ez'os
March 16-2t.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
Victory I'm kentucky.

Information reached Knoxville on Monday,
says the Register, that force of $50 Yankees
posted at Morat Sterling, KY. were routed on
Thursday last. by a regiment of Morgan's ca
valry under Col. Cluke. Fifty Of them were
captured, together with all their commissary
stores, arms, &c. Fiom present Indications,
we shall hear Of more brilliant exploits by oaf
forces in Kentucky soan.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

AKRrsr OF Ex-MARsHAL KANE.-George Z.
Kane, of Baltimore, was again. arrested on the
Sd, charged with organizing company arm.
edawith revolvers, to resist the authority OF
the United States. In default of proof sum
Gent, he was released, with the understand
ing that he should report to the Provost Mar
shall.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

The ladies Of Carrollten, Ala, 1t arecent
prayer meeting, resolved to set apart half
hour Of the first Monday in each north for
special prayer for peace. The ladies Of the
South are requested to engage with them.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

Banks was fred upon on the evening Of the
18th ult., in New Orleans. The weapon used
VAS an air gym, and the bullet, after passing
near whore the General stood, was found on
the opposite sidewalk.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
500 Reward,

g T0LEN from my stable, two md half miles
y east Of Abingdon, on the night Of the 9Th Of
March, 1863,
Bay Horse,
about Is hands high. and years old. He hss
a small star in his forehead, and little White
on both his hind feet. He is in thin order;
little lame in one of his fore feet. and has the
hair rubbed off of his sides by tie gears.
win give $25 for the delivery Of the horse
to me At Abingdon, and S75 for The delivery Of
the thief to the Jail0r Of Washington county.
JOHN W. JOHNSTON.
March 18th, 1063-tf Abingdon, Va.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

-. 10.
The Yankees are committing some of the
most inhdman, taFbarous and dannable out
RACES in Rutherford and Williamson counties
ever thought or heard of. The wretches, dis
regarding oil decency, grossly insult our fair
daughters, and allow the ebony sons OF Atri-
ca to do likewise. We hear daily OF most
horrible crimes-all under the immediate SUI
pervision of that Prince of Devils incarnate,
Rosencrans-W inchester Bulletin.
The Memphis (Jackson) Appeal says the
$500 clause. Of the Abolition conscrlpt law ls
q regular Yankee dodge. to raise money, a.
well as soldiers. Al. are to be subject to con-
scription. but a full exemption may De pur-
chased, not by hiring asubstitute, but ~ con-
tributng to the depleted treasury The re-
suit can easily be seen.-Blocd against mo,
ney.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
STRAYED

STRAYED
EROM the farm Of Mrs. Miller. abeut miles
Il east Of Abingdon, about the III Of December,
Two Steers,
enc Red and one White, with pale red spots and
white face They are about 8 years old and
marked with smoothe crop off the right ear
and split in same, and over bit ont OF the left
ear UP to the head. Any person giving me i'm
formation Of them, will be suitably rewarded.
VIM. I. DEADY.
March 10. 1S6S-tf
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

~ KEGS Nails assorted. at
NJ T. g. MCCONNELL + Co's
Feb. q, 1868.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
WASHINGTON HOUSE.
Jhurch Street, L1nchburg, Va

Cmurcn street, Lynchburg. Va.
vTyH subscriber hegs leaye to inform the pub
lie that he has charge Of the above named
popular House, which is situated in the immsdi-
ate vicinity of the MOST business part Of the city,
and the location is enc Of the most quiet and
healthy in the place. Every effort will be made
to provide for the comfort and welfare Of guests.
An OMNIBUS, BAGGAGE WAGON and POR-
TERwill always be found at the Depots an1
boat landing on the arrival Of the Trains and
Boats to convey passengers to and from the Ho-
tel. J. r. LINKOUS,
Feb. q, 1863-6m Proprietor.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13
WANTEVD..

~ BUSHELS Small Onions for planting.
IL 30 Bushels Irish Potatoes. for which We
will pay the market price in goods pr money.
T. G. RECOGNIZABLE CO.
Feb. q, 1863.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-03-13

Coz POUNDS Dry Hides viii be .exchang-
OUU ed for good Harness or Bride Leather.
!, March 13--t VIM. j. DEADY.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-06-20

HARD on THE LEGIsLArURE.-Story of Missis-
sippi landlords Printed bills of fare were provided
vet the landlord stood at the head of the table, at
dinner, and in loud voice read of the list of ar
ticles in rhyming way: g. Here's boiled ham and
raspberry jam; baked potatoes aud cooked toma-
toes; turnips smashed and squashes sqaashed, and
read it aloud whensprinted copies were on the ia
Bile. sForce of hSpit,' replied the landlord; sgot
so used to it can't help it. You see commenc-
ed business down here at Jackson, (the capital of
Mississippi) sand most all the legislature boarded
with me- There wasn't man of 'em could read,
80 hal to read the bill of fare to en-
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-06-20

4 Doc RAoE.-In Italy it is not unusual to make
novel displays for the qualification of titled sports
men, and the amusement of commoDer people.
Quite recently dog race was gotten up in Verona,
(which some fifty animals were entered. The
owners of the dogs left the CANNES in charge of
their servants, who held them, while the master
deliberately walked towards the other end of the
course, strewing the ground with choice dogmeat,
to tempt the racing ours from running straight to
their masters. AS soon as the owners Of the dogs
had reached the upper end Of the course the ami.
mails were unloosed. The hungry ones loitered
around the dainties, but thehobler dogs, needing
the calls of their masters dashed away at full speed,
their owners. The victor iathis novel race was, a
pretty little dog belonging to Count Studion, who
carried off the $50, which he declared his inten-
tion of spending for the benefit of his aectionate
animal. We do not learn that the hungry dogs
got thrashed for their gluttopy.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-06-20
!The thieves and rebghs had good time of it |

The thieves and renghs had good time of it
on Fashion Course, New York. during the race
between {" Patchen' and 6. Butler" The report
saws that there were about 200 of them. Which
ever way one turned, they had possession Of the
track, and the sight Of a1man with diamonds, jew
elry or money, was signal for rush, and deliber-
ateiy approaching him they took from him all his
valnables, and gave himaa beating for demurring.
One man was deliberately garro ed and robbed of
diamond pin worth $1,000. Another was assail-
ed BIZ three or four of these fellows and his money
demanded; he refused to comply with this order,
when they seized him, drew his pockets out and
stole $1,000 in greenbacks from him. Several car
riages and barouches were overhauled and their
occupants compelled to dismount, and get to the
city as best they could, while these respectable
highwayman - rode into the city.