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Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

FROM VIaGINIA.-Richmo Aug. Q
There was cavalry fight yesterday uear
Brandy Station, between Hampton's brig
ade aud three breades Of lie enemy
The fight lasted several hours The Con
federates fell back upon the infantry
Our lo>s was 100 in killed aud wounded.
Col. Baker, commanding the brigade, was
severely wounded in the right hand. Col
Black, Of the lst South Carolina, was
wounded 10 the right hand. Both ar
rived here this morniGg. Col. Young was
also wounded.
The Baltimore American of the 1t has
telegram from Washington Of the 3lst,
which says, information has reached here
today from the army of the Potomac
Gen. Lee moved hls forces at Culpepper
on Wednesday aud made preparations to
give u. battle on the Rappahannock.
The RIpldan is fortified South Of Gull
pepper.
On the 29th, Mishy's men made raid
70 Fairfnx Courthouse. They captured a
number of Suffers wagons, loaded with
goods.
Richmond, August 4 Authentic ac
counts of the battle Of Manassas G. on
the 23d, state that Wright's brigade, after
about three hours fighting, were compelled
TO tall "a X about 400 yards, but rallied,
and 10 turn drove the enemy ba ,k, CON.
pletely routing them, and held the posi-
tIon nniii relieved after night. Our loss
was l65 kiiI-d, wounded ard missing
The eHoIny's loss must have been FIVE times
THIS number, including many field officers,
who were seen 10 fall from their horses
Gen. Ewell, in his report to Lee, compll-
ments the b. igade very highly for their
galantry.
Richmond, Aug. 5.-The central train
arrived at late hour Ia I night, but
brought no news of importance. Ii is re-
ported that Meade has crossed the Kappa
hammock into Culpcpper.
len. Meredith is successor of Ludlow
as commissioner of exchange Of prisoners
The Confederate authorities received
yesterday official notification Of the ap-
poinimcnt Of q meeting Of commissioners
70 take place this week.
All the papers this morning have edi-
torals strongly urging the people to re-
sp'nd to the late proclamation of the
President.
We daily expect news of another great
battle there
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
ARKANSAS NEws.-The Gazette O

ARKANSAS NEws.-The Gazette of
the 22d says:
The latest accounts from the west say
that the Federal forces consisting of
white men, negroes and Pin Indians,
have evacuated Ft. Gibson, are entrench-
ing themselves at Talequah and Park
Hill, and that many of them are dying
from small pox ara black tongue.
1t has received information that 1000
infantry and 1000 cavalry are reported
on this side of White river, and the enc
my are also reported to be advancing
on Fayetteville. These forces are too
small for anything but raids.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

FROM CHARLEsToN.-Our accounts
from this point are cheering. The battle
still goes on, at Morris Island and James
Island, and with our batteries and the
enemies gunboats. The success so far
has been all upon our side. The Federal
accounts up to the Sd are very bouyant
with the hopes of what they intend. A
correspondent of the Herald writing on
the I'd off Charleston, says: "the new bat
terry erected by Genl Gilmore on Morris
Island is mounted by the largest guns ever
cast in the North. W ben these batteries are
opened against Sumter, th ere will be
dreadful scattering of bricks, legs, arms
and bodies. One hour and half is allow
ed for the bombardment of that Fort be
fore it will be compelled to surrender"
Another letter dated the Sd says.
| find myself this evening located on
the flag ship Dinsmore, the guest of Ad-
miral Dahlgren All here are confident
of success No one seems to entertain
the slightest doubt on the subject, and
with such feeling prevalent failure is
not a probability. The grand ball will be
opened in the course of week, and it
will be the most furious fight of the war
Moving buoys have been located from
each of the monitors, and the lronsides is
within three hundred yards Of Fort Sum-
ter That Sumter will fall | think as
certain as that the day of attack will ar
rive.
The enemy is also at work erecting bat
terles at James Island, but we are putting
up batteries to command them also
There has been but little cannonading to-
day, but some of the monitors will 90 in
tonight to harrass the enemy, and the
guns of the naval battery, which is the
advance battery, will be mounted to
night.
These things only indicate an attack to
be imminent and nothing more We
have no certain Southern accounts of later
date but the following rumors
Charleston, Aug 3.-Slow firing on both
sides continued on yesterday and last
night.
Our casualties on Morris Island yes
terday were two killed and fourteen woun-
ded. All quiet this morning.
The Caddo Gazette of the 22d says.
We also learn that we have retaken a
portion of Morris Island from the enemy,
had repulsed them with heavy loss again
and that the advantages thus far we're all
on our side at Charleston.
Little Rock, July 19.-The Chicago
Times of the 18th says that Beauregard
has sunk Eve iron clads, crippled two or
three more, and driven the enemy from
Morris Island.
Passengers by the stage Sunday night,
say that the above report had been con-
frmed We hope SO; but whether or not,
We have little fear of Charleston.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
GuEl Claims.

, IL persons having claims against tie Con-
II fedrrate States fpr arms purchased q
seized under orders of Officers Commanding ia
this Department, are notified to present them
tor payment at Washington. on Monday. 24th
August and during the week following. Those
who cannot present in person will endorse
their names on their gun receipts, both on the
original and duplicate separately, in their own
handwriting, having their signatures duly wiz
messed when making their mark
W. NJ PERKINS.
Special Agent War Dept.
At Office in the COurt-H ouse.
August 20, 1863. s2-Iv
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
LEWISN1LLE
Male and Female Academ

THE undersigned informs respectfully III
patrons in Lewisvillc and vicinity. that he
will resume his duties on MONDAY, the 18th
Of SEPTEMBER next.
The Female Department will be taught under
his superintendent by Miss NJ. J. O'HAGAx.
an accomplished and experienced lady. Miss
ALEXINA FEossARD, Music Teacher
Circulars, containing terms Of Tuition. and
all necessary information, may be had by ap-
plying TO
n. g MILLER. Prime cipnl.
Lewisville. Ark, Aug .6, 1863 32Sw
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
Plantation for sale.
NJ. i. HOLT.
Public Admir-,

I WISH to sell my Plantation lying in Sewer
County. near Brownstown, and ten miles
east of Paraclifta, containing 1856 ACRES,
mostly back land, OF the best quality. Five
hundred acres are in fine state Of cultivs-
ton. The above Tract of land consider
second to no Upland Tract in the county. |
deem Il useless 70 say more, a. purchasers
Will examine tie land before buying. Any
person wishing 10 purchase will call on me
near Brownstown. | will take great pleasure
in showing the property at any time
r. HOPKINS.
August 10, 1868. 3I4w
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

ZEPH PETTIBoNE.-We are indebted
to lady for some references to the early
life of this representative man. They ar
to be found in the Georgia Scenes, sIld
carry US back 10 the time when he wa &,
school-boy III the piny backwood. of tlrar
State, and rather remarkable for the sue
cess with which he collected stores of .gs
off his companions in their different ga1!es
Eggs, 1t seems, were the representa- ses
of properly iu Zeph's circle, and they
we're carefully hidden away in places OF
deposit around the school house.
1t happened oncn that the boys deter
mined upon turning out the teacher for Il
holiday. Zeph entered into the arrange
meut with all the ardor of his tcmpera-
mGnt, anticipating a glorious time in his
favorte occupation Of winning eggs. The
girls were ordered to leave the citadel "a
twenty feet log building) one fine morning
They departed little distance, whispering
to the boys that "ef they did 60 into that
they'd die before they'd give it up" and
all the boys swore they would. The doors
were barricaded-the chimney stopped
and the master, one Michael st. John,
found the bold and defiant band in read-
ness for his assault. After some hesitation
and some fruitless calls to surrender. he
commenced poking around the logs and
ollow siumps in the vicinity Zeph, who
up to this time had been one of the most
defiant Of the insurgents, was observed
watching him auxiously through crack
of the logs The historian goes on to re-
late that "at this moment Michael h ad
reached little excavation at the loot of
dogwood, and was 10 the act of putting
his hand into it, when voice from the
garrison exclaimed, with most touching
pathcs, "LOrd o massey! he's found my
eggs, Boys, less give upT'
1t was the voice of Zeph. At that
early period was already developed those
prudential qualities for which he has since
been so conspicuous.
The infatuated garrison answered Zeph
with curses and imprecations. All their
eggs were lost, but they finally carried
their point in a fierce personal struggle,
until the exhausted St. John abandoned
the invasion and yielded the holiday A
generation has passed away, and Zeph
has grown to manhood He may be found
in almost any part of the South, sur
rounded with lands and goods. He went
into the secession movement with all his
soul, and the promise OF all his blood, but
with limited portion Of his property.
Some places he pitched into secession
before breakfast, without waiting for
the appetite to come to his neighbors.
But all this time he has been anxiously
watching the enemy through the cracks,
as they approach his section with their
gunboats and armies, and now and then
his piteous wall may be heard: "Lord
o o'Massy! he's found my eggs. Boys, less
give up" and the garrison still re plies
to him as in bis school days: "Rot your
cowardly skin, Zeph Pettibone, you
would't give wooden egg for all the hol-
idays in the world!"
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

sa- A communication of Hon. g. d.
Royston in response to a ca~d of some
citizens of Clark county, requesting him
self and Hen. r. K. Garland to address
them Oh the subject of their canvass for
Congress was received too late for publi-
cation. We request the patience of our
readers until next week, when we prom
ise them truly patriotic document.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

PUBLIC STANDARDIZATION. Robt W.
johnson will address the citizens of
Hampstead on the condition of our af-
fairs tomorrow, and at Arkadelphia Sat-
urday.
Hon. c. 3. Mitchell will address the
citizens of Sewer at the court house on
the first day of the Paraclifta Circuit
Court, being the 3lst inst
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

HELENA MATTERs-TRADE OpEN.-
We learn from Helena that party Of Is
or 20 bearing dispatches from Gen. Da-
wilson to Gen. Steele, were attacked on
Sunday, when about 20 miles from Hele-
ma, by about 100 rebels Seven of the
party were killed and the others were
followed to within six miles Of Helena
and escaped unharmed
Memphis Bulletin. Ilfh.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

10 We know from sources which we
cannot divulge, facts which we are pre-
cluded from stating, which show that the
French Government has ordered its navy
in the Gulf, to adopt certain course,
which, without violating the laws of neu
trality. will enure vastly to our benefit
France nears Us step by step. Be not
impatient.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
ParaClifta Seminary.

i. STEVENSON, Principal.
Mss KATE DELIVAN, Assistant.
PRISCILLA MACON, Music Teach er.
rT,HIS Institution will open August 3Ist.
1 1868. Fifty per cent. will be dded TO the
former terms.
August 26 1865. 80 4w
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

Schools. - We call attention ID the
advertisement Of Henry A. Jones. ESQ.
lie is.a gentleman worthy of confidence
in his avocation Parents and guardians
will not be disappointed in trusting him.
The schools of Mr.. Brown at this place
and Of Mr.. Murphy at Spring Hill are
also Of high order.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

FAvoRs.--We are indebted to j. c..
Ragan, Esq, of the 'True Southron" at
Pine Bluff for late papers. 1t was a
thoughtful Kindness duly appreciated.
We are also under obligations to MIR.
A. Black and Hon. C. B. Mitchell for
similar assista nee this week.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

Richmoud Aug. 3.-A Liverpool let-
ter states that oLe Of Laird's Iron-ciad
vessels vas launched short time since
She i most formidable and will have two
,urrets and ram projecting seven feet
II is believed the vesse; Is designed for
the Confcdcracy.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

Memphis, Aug. 1.-Col Hatch has
succeeded in running Richardson and
his band Of euerrillas about 1000 strong
into Mississippi, and has turned Lis at
tention to Gen. Pillow and his forces,
who are in the neighborhood Of Paris,
Tenn.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

~ Read the address of our Governors. 1t
is glorious document. The heart of the pa
triot leaps in his breast in response to it. Who
says fail?
A'But screw our courage to the sticking point
And we'll not fall
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
Cotton Cards.

, OOO pairs COTTON CARDS will be at
L.OOO this Post during the week
seven yards good Jeans will be received in
payment per pair.
GEO. TAYLOR.
Capt. & a. O. NJ.
Washington, Aug 20. 1868 32-2
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
Runaway lin Jail.

MAS committed to the jail Of Hampstead
w county. on the '23d August. Negro boy
named BILL, who says he belongs 70 John
Robertson, formerly Of JacEsonport. Ark. but
now Of Texas. lie is about Is years Of age,
dark complexion, abont feet inches high,
weighs about so pounds. The owner is re-
quested TO come forward prove property. pay
charges and take him away, or he will be dealt
with according 70 law.
J. ERWIN,
Jdilsr Hampstead County
Aug. 26. 1868. 81
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

BaP We are authorized to announce RUFUS
K. GARLAND, Of Hampstead county, as can
didate to represent the people of this (Second) J
District in the Confederate Congress. Election
first Wednesday in November 1868.
hey We are authorized to announce Hon
G. D. RoYsToN candidate for reelection
to Congress from this (Second) Congressional
District
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
WHISKY.

ok BARRELS SUPERIOR WHISKY 70,
~ sale. Apply at this Office.
Aug DC IS63
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26
Terms of Advertising.

Transient advertisements viii he inserted
for 81 per square 40 lines, or less,) for the
first insertion. and 81 90 for each subse-
quent insertion.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

Fellow citizensi men and women these are
The words of true hearted earnest man, which
he is vii ling TO seal with his lie blood. Heed
them well. If they are foolishness to you, be
ware. You stanG on the brink of shame
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

Marshall, Texas, Aug. Is, 1868.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-26

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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-10-24
LIfe's Autumn.

Like the leaf, life has its fading. We
speak and think of 1t with sadness, just as
we speak and think of the autumn season,
But there should be no sadness at the fad
ing of life that has done well It's work -
If we rejoice at the event Of q new life. II
we welcome the coming OF O new pilgrim
to the uncerl anlies of this worlds way,
why shoslj there be 50 much gloom when
al these uncertainties are passed, and life
at its waning wears the glory OF complete
task, beautiful as is childhood in its fresh.
ness and innocence, its beauty is that Of un-
tried life. 1t is the beauty OF the promise,
of spring, Of the bud A holier and rarer
beauty /. the beauty which the warning life
OF dith and duty wears. II is the beauty
of thing completed, and as men come to-
gether to congratulate each other when
some great work has been achieved and see
in its concluding nothing but gladness. Sc
ought we to feel when the setting sun fling.
ack its beams upon o life that he's al
swered we'll life's purpose. When the buds
drop bligh;ed, aud the mildew blasts the
early grain, aud there goes all hope OF ths
haryest--one may well be sad; but whet
the rpeniug year sings amid its garnitur'
of autumn flowers and leaves, why shoult
we regret or murmurl Apd SO q life tha
is ready aud waiting for the well done Q
God, whose latest virtues and charities ar
its uoblest, should be driven back TO Go
10 complaining reverance while we rejoic
that earth is capable Of SO much goodness
and is permitted such virtue. o s'a
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-10-24
!. I: WHOLE NUMBER 1929.
A eu.rrlll. B..a broken Up.
CAIRo. October. 10.

...,. -. CAIRO, October, 10.
A copy Of the Little Rock (Ark. y Ma.
tional Democrat, Of the 9th instant, came
TO hand to day. The news is somewhat
interesting, aud will warrant full publica-
ton. copy the following:
During the past two or three weeks the
section OF country thickiy timbered, and
known ns Redwood, 10 Jefferson county.
has been infested by band Of puerrillas.
under command Of a felon named w n
Golfer. He has been terror to Union
men, and, 10 fact, to every one having
more property, easily moved, than he con.
sidered them entitled to. AT his approach,
everybody who was not armed fed It is
stated by some Of his men who have been
captured, that Golfers instruction. we're to
capture all the deserters he could find, and
deal with them in the most summary man.
ner. To capture Golfer and break up his
camp, was the duty assigned to Major Iced.
OF the 9Th Missouri cavalry. Last Wed.
nesday. having ascertained the exact loca.
tion of the guerrilla, he at once got to work
vigorously to capture him. Captain Joues
was sent some miles from the river, with
instructions to make search After getting
in Redwood, he sent out skirmishers.-
They had proceeded but short distance
vi ben they came upon him, and almost be.
fore be had time to mount he was attacked.
The FIRST volley from our men killed Golfer
and sergeant named Mayo, and bis men
surrendered. One guerrilla camp was thus
suddenly ex,erminated.'
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-10-24
1I)oetrp.
Prom the LADIES' Repository for October
The Unreturning Brave.
BY kvASELLE L. HOLMES.

Where the proud Ohio flashes
Her bright pillows tipped with gold,
Where the bright Niagara dashes
Der the rough rocks, gray and old;
By the Mississipi's rushes,
BY the broad Potomacs food;
Where the Sacramento gushes
From the mountain solitude;
By each darkly-winding river, .
BY each silver-sming wave .f.
Eyes grow dim and pale lips quiycr
For the unreturning brave.
Where New England's lofty mountains
Lift their faces to the sky,
Where the southern sunlit fountains
In their placed heaty lie;
Where the green leaves dance and simmer
In the sunlight's golden sheen;
Where the bright ears brightly glimmer
The yellow, rustling husks between;
Where the skies are ever glowing;
Where the north pine forests wave,
Hearts are aching, tears are flowing,
For the unreturning brave.
Where the cottage lump is cleaning;
Whers the cebin hearth is bright;
Where the chandelier is streaming
Ger proud halls its mellow light;
In the city's stately splcndor,
In the paceful village home,
BY the hearth-light soft and tender,
In the novels cheerless gloom;
Where the southern waters glisten,
Where the northern tempest rave,
Orphans watch and widows listen
For the unreturning brave.
Wives and sisters, daughters. mothers,
Waiting sadly all in vain,
For fathers, husbands, sons and baothers,
Who will ne 'er return again!
Waiting, watching, prUying, weeping,
Longing, hoping sad and sore
While all the world in dreams is sleeping,
For those who are coming never more;
For those who sleep unknown and lowly
In the soldiers nameless grave,
Watching with vigil holy,
For the unrcturning brave!
Father, we arc weak and weary
With weight of woe untold
All is dark, and sad, and dreary,
In this land so bright Of old!
Let thy hand uphold our banner.
Bear it onward for the right.
Be our shield in time of dangar,
Guide us safely through the fight!
Take our gallant boys and lead themi
If they fall where banners wave,
We will give to Thee and Freedom
Our returning brave.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-10-24

Too strong light in a sleeping room is
bed, especially if the bed is opposite the
window; for to wake suddenly out OF sleep,
with strong glaring light on the eyes, can-
not but eventually iajure the strongest aud
most health sight aud, where it is natur-
ally weak, or there be any hereditary dis
position towards debility in the organs,
this custom must OF course exercise very
pernicious effects. Persons waking from
Sleep should have the eye prepared by a
subdued light first, aud il the sight be good,
the time occupied in partially dressing will
be quite sufficient to prepare the organs for
meeting a stronger body Of light. This is
especially to be remembered 10 summer
time, where the chamber has an eastern as
meet, Whatever work you be
engaged in, let the light fall on it, aud al.
ways keep yourself in the shade. Place
your back, then, TO the window. if reading
by daylight-when the light will Of course
fall upon the object. When writing get a
side.light II possible; but if yon have a
front light, as under window. shade it q
little, bringing only its rays on the paper
or let the top of the head form the shade.
In the same way with candle or lamp
throw the light upon the paper, aud do not
let the glaze OF light go direct to your eyes
II the light be above you. as from chan
delier. SO much the better II In the habi
of using the telescopes, try. II possible, tC
keep both eyes open for by shutiing ths
opposite one TO that used with the glass
the sight is strained. and ultimately weak
ened. --Dr. Ridges Health and Disease.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-10-24

TEE CHANGE THAT MARRIAGE Makes
What q change marriage makes with men.
Here is one who was all devotion to the
girl he loved only few days ago. If halt
that be then said was true, she had il ia
her power 10 kill him, o. at least to drive
him TO dispair by refusing to entertain his
suit. He was envious of the zephyrs that
toyed VI her tresses, and would have gone
down upon bis knees for the privilege of
k ssing .he tips OF her fingers. But all this
is changed now He provides bis wife with
the comforts oflife, and treats her with re.
spec; but bis bearing towards her is re.
served, and coldly formal. He is so full Of
business that be hardly 6nds time to kiss
his children, or TO repeat in the ears of his
wife the tender words be was once go fond
of uttering. He takes it for granted that
she will understand that he loves her., or at
leust that he regards her as an excellent
wife aud mother. This man does not intend
to treat his wife unkindly, but he is q poor
specimen of q husband, and fails utterly to
keep in its spirit and true intent she VOW by
which be bound himself to love, comfort and
honor his wife so long as they boath should
live. These severely practical men, out Of
which the world has sucked all sentiment
and poetry, till they are as prosaic as .
multiplication teble, are the cause of a great
deal of Suffering, and have many sins to an ,
swer for.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-10-24

LIFE wIrHrr NouRIsH4ENT.-In ordin.
airy cases. human life may be preserved
from six to eight days only, without food
or nourisllment. Sometimes, however, re-
mnrkabe cases occur where life Is retained
for a much longer period. The Medical
Essay, medical jonrnatof reliable charae-
acter, published in Ediuburg, mentions the
ease Of young lady who was thrown Into
such violent tetanus or rigidity of the mus
cl.s hy.a severe mental shock. that she was
unable 10 swallow any food for period Of
fifty four days A still more extraordinary
account is related. but upon what author
ity we know not, Of man who, on recov.
ering from fever. had such dislike to
food of all kinds. that for eighteen years be
never swallowed anything but water.
Boston Journal.