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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-09
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The Raid into Fairfax Court House.

We have information which bears every evi-
apoce Of being reliable that Captain Monkey
wade a raid into Fairfax Court House this
morning, capturing all the patrol, horses ETC.,
helonging to the Provost marshal in that VI
entity. ;,
THEW also captured General stoughton, with
all his men detached from his brigade, togeth-
or with every horse that could be found. A
Federal cavalry force has been sent in pursuit.
Reported Attack upon Fort McAllister,
New YORK, March 9.-The steamer Fab
kee from Port Royal on the Sd has arrived.
Just before leaving heavy firing was heard
in the direction Of Savannah supposed to be
an attack by the Federal forces upon Fort Nc
Allister
The destruction of the Nashville by the
Monitor Montauk under Commander Worden
has been confirmed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-09

tary authority, charged with the murder OF
private Comstock, LIST Connecticut Artillery,
had preliminary examination at noon day,
at the county Jail, before f. Bell and c. A.
Ware. 5. Ferguson Beach appearing for the
defence.
ltappeared from the evidence and the state
ments of the accused, that on the night Of
Sunday, the lst of March, three Of the mem
bers of the Connecticut Artillery left their
quarters about 0 clock, came to an eating
house near the canal basin, took supper, and at
midnight started to return. Upon approach
ing the house Of Mr. Wellborne-on the Wash
ington road near Poor House lane-Comstock
went to the door and knocking: asked first for
water and then demanded aduittance. This
was refused when a stone was thrown through
the window, whereupon Mr.. Welhorne opened
the door, and Comstock started to run. Wei
borne shot az Comstock passed through the
gate Comstock, however, continued to run:
keeping alongside one of his comrade to whom
he made no mention of being hurt. \ short
distance from the house, his conlrade parted
from him, and nothing further is known Of the
movement of the deceased. Next morning
he was found in field nearby dead: pistol
ball having entered his back with fatal effect.
Thereupon Welburne was arrested and COM
mitted to JAIL
1t was declared that the honlicictlc was jus
tifable, but upon the suggestion Of the coun-
I ~ l. Il I,,,;I 4,, ~
aiming Court in the sum Of FIVE hundred del
lars
4 dispatch dated Cincinnati March 5th,
says 1.-The Mississippi river is very high:
with an overflow of levees, yet operations, at
latest accounts, were progressing steadily and
actively on the canal near I lick sburg and va
ZOO Pass. >
Commodore Porter has proclaimed that any
parties firing upon unarmed vessels shall be
hanged also, persons burning cotton Or levy
ing contributions
Generals Holmes and Hndman are at Lit
tie Rock. and there is demand for their reno
mova and fighting generals to be put in their
places.
LIBERTY HALL~-The amusement seeking
portion of the community will doubtless be
glad TO learn that Dick Parker has returned
and opens his budget Of comicalities toni ht
at the Canterbury Mdlle Zoe the fascina
ting danseuse and Mr. Yates the paDtominest
also appear to~nigh in the pantomlne OF the
Four Lovers. The Ross sisters from New
Y rk also make their first appearance tonight
in connection with the balance Of the excellent
troupe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-09
The Fight at Franklin.

NASHVILLE March 9th.-Lute news from
Franklin states that the Federal troops fought
with yalor until their ammunition gave out.
The Federal loss in killed and wounded is about
300; in prisoners 900. The Confederate loss,
according to their statement, is double that Of
the Federals in killed and wounded No Fede-
raj officers were killed
The report about Confederate negro regi-
1nents proves to be untrue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-09

PUTNAM AT N1xoNs AMPHrrEATRE.-A
several weeks Of PREPARATION the popul Tar drama
Of Putnam Will be presented to the public
tonight: with new dresses appointments &c.
4 sDls ntlid equestrian performance will be CIV
en- in which all this admirable company appear,
and new and attractive artistic Prot. y.
Parker will appear in his wonderful acrobatlc
displays, altogether forming very agreeable
EVENINGS entertainments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-09

DICKED Up ADRIF1' near Alexandria, a
/ large SCOW. The owner can have the
same, BY proving property and paylng charges
on appication to T. B. CHURCHILL, /. ;,
Il r. r. w hart, Alexandria. mh 6-lw~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
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Among the cases e''o'u DO history, ne o'''u lna'
Of Portugal TIE P'Eoy o. Aas''lu' SNu De- To-
WsKds Poruga' tao'sa ID 'S'' ''' less "euofAo'e'
stu prtinenI 70 she plrpo' o. tbs argument "a The
ls December 1870 The people o Portugal rose in arms
against the tyranny 0! sPUa. They seated the Duke
Of BragSua The ,araue. 10 January, lGll, the
Cont lsgaliEsd his authority. DID En8ltnd then SAit
the pleasure Of s9an. Did she dess. tiOu connection
With Portugal al t appeared from long e1Pesnee that
the st'0Pts OF Span 70 recover 'a4i country nlss DC
unaVailiOg' D'd she even require 'nA' 'ne br'sEnA
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
MEETING N CUMBERLAND

At Cumberland Courthouse on the esth DAY OF sp-'
TENDER being Court day., D.. VIM. A. Smith, who mad
been previously invited, made able aud encouraging
speech upon the condition of The country; after which,
a meeting was called when U Parrish was appointed
Chairman, and Il. u. Woodson, Secretary.
The following resolutions offered by Edward 3.
Beown, Esq, and unsnmou'y adopted:
Resolved, That we heartily approve tie sentiments
expressed by Dr. VIM. A. Smith in his address and
teider him Gar thsDks for the sImc
Resolved That we consider orr Thirty s,\,td m,
aud all that men should hold dear as hing dinte
sHugge in which we are engaged, ard e al we viii
cheer u1y contribute cur energies aud cur mrans 10
susain the Government ia prosecuting the same to
Successful termination.
Resolve :, That will iurii-i TIE Government Vi
any surplus provisions whchw can spare at Govern
ment prices. 3-i ~ fl. 'F."
Resolved Thstthe Richmond papers be requested 10
pub ish the Proceedings Of this meeting
s-,.g r-lr, U. PARRISH, Chm.
Wool on, Ssc'ry. rs.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
Tbs Situation at Chattanooga.


re Neon TsicyrelOh ssys thee ID ve'y Interesting
es,e going GU a. Cat anOoga, # one understr cd II {;
,nt ~ raa only conjecture what it may be- RosecTAns
q pfoInby peuusd up a. Sife' ,IcrPt his rear and
IN tal direction Accommodation main aimed only by
wasou trains ov'r rough road. We suppose, too, bis
hase Of sapprs in tho rear wherever that may be- Is
serlOu.ly threatened By barge body Of Confederate
cavalry from Mississippi under Gen. Stephen d. Lee,
-ho i. a.0 relied upOa TO tear up The railway cOumuni
cations in Il al direction la front iSOur army IN force
On she e' L,rgttreet holds the railroad aud Lookout
Noun ain, and on the rgat Forrest With his cavalry To-
teruepts commune alton With East Tennesses. The
Northern papers say thai serAns teegraphs that BIO
y months provisions ID in an inPregnable POSITION
an gill resume offensive operations soon as REIN
reed II RlsecrsnS had plenty o. provisions, il is
Insult TO account for the fact that he sent his army to
the field Oa IatiOns Of eOrn bread only. We believe bis
comm sariat ID meAgre, aud cannot see how he is 10
supply 10 brye force by wagons over u rough
snd mountainous road His alternatives either to
r. the hazards Of retreat in the face Of a.Vctorious
TO- or attack and discOm6t forces in the fronts aud
Que Of these tWo courses he will probably be compelled
10 adopt in no great length Of time. Such to be
e proper conclusions, but they may be all Srong.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
BY THE GOVERNOR or VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.

The General Assembly has authorized the
Governor whenever in his opinion the emergency demands H.
y.soa These ,roopI are nnde for service in this Common
wealth. They be called out term Of service cot
ana equip As s.sriroos ana u be paid as such Hhsa cd
iatl tSe hsla underso Executive order
The Organized By mpsnes, and Shen embodied
Ia sufficient numbers under sch orders nsd dmeer vii be AP
Companies ~ no.S1 be organ the an uht at
thirty enrolled. Any Ounbef OF over thirty
that companies compose thAn hy
wen snieers Ell cted thy Win endeavor to h
ranks and scticsble. he formation Of
he any the stasg the number enrolled
Of the ocTs and their tie place selected for
,heir pest Ones Of the several ouee
wasn me officers commissioned hy si muster r men
of Virgins and hold themselves and he COMPANIES readiness
fer future orders.
Eoa by the onedrate auIod and to be ocered by these
net nov 10 the service Of tina; Government .,-E.
Companies Already ganEei home grad, under the act
pasrd llh lSJ2 terieTed With this
y.hion. Such Companies not able - be called iEo the
nsd without their EOri designed ia this call
Vennte 10 destroy existing organizations, hot ey will
preserved, and 70 be armed as part Of the force Low called
have eaused be appended hereto the which suthrEsI
the enrolment OF tits rev f3sce.
The people Of Ngpsv Ill see In the passage Of thu law
determination the at Of the Genekl Assembly put fo
Tie strength 81 this conmoa EeA In order u pr tect eta
and maintain ndtp History taught that
nu nbe bu. n lSey cannot e cOrquese ihey are arm
enough 10 resist every assault and In turn TO sssA their sssA-
intend force that ths state has cal
into hed the treasure she has expended but Intend
cur datyo the ConeeTay AID 70 OdrslSes isfny,
aud 20 ihe utmos, of Abn ms fore, deemed Necessary
give 70 the slate the ability g. meet emery ncies which cannot
be promptly met by the COME
the hdrawa Of Loops from ssentAl positions And h-
cey hoped and earnestly pressed upon the Ieo 70 respond
quate defence for PASTORS erPosedjo raids ana nea s om
de patriotism srik. or th homes nsr their pro-
perry, aud the hopoe and CORY OF the state invite them 70
nth Ind enrOll The eseYes t. tbee CARNATIONS
sear Of the Commonwealth Of yrsnia, this soh DAY
JOHN LEroHER.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


The House ". IL the SfkAKER in the Chair.
/ Prayer by the Rev. DR. Read tsls .ss -t..t.. -
The Senate TepOrt6d its clreUce In the House bill
TO lie aiora fee' with amendment making tie
maximum per diem 81 81 instead OF ~. = Tue amend
ment was concurred in by the HOuse. ~,
Senate bills incorpOratn 1.-The Virginia Volunteer Naval
Company; 70 pay certain claims against the Eastern Lu.
nalic ksy ium aud 10 repeal the law establishing pay
department for the Virgins forces, read second
time and committed -
Mr. RgraEkfQ 90 fec tas ee% ON % gSsss
excluding from tile rights OF cz Dship persons hold
log any Office or voluntarily remaining under any
usurped gov eminent of the state The question beng
voted upOr, the resolution was reeommtted. ;,
Nc BUFORD, from the Compittee GU Bank, made
renorl king the discharge OF the mmlttee from
resou6 az 10 The e1pediency OF causing the banks TO
redcea Al their currency in Confederate notes.a
The resolution vas received and laid On the table.
Mr.. WARD, from special committee, reported bill
for the sale of Capsn Springs which was advanced to
is EN- 0!meIt
Mr. ANDERSON, from 4 special committee, TO whom
was referred the memorial Of the Mechanics Of Rich
mond rep tied bill 10 regulate the prices OF ali pro-
ducts of the State and all merchandise sold 0ereln 1t
was ordered to second reading -
The Senate bill increase the pay OF certain ohcers
of Government which Was pcndidg yesterday when the
order of the day wss esum d. was taken up.
Mr.. TOMLIN withdrew bis motion to lay ON the ia
Bile. -
On motion of Mr.. JONES, the bill Was committed to
the Committee on Finance 49,.
On motion, the Committee on Military A1-irs we're
nsruced to inquire into the expedeney oil Increasing
the snnronriation for the Military Institute.
Mr RANDOLPH offered resOlutioI instructing the
Committee on Courts Of Jastce to report bill for fur
nishng members of the Legislature with fae at IeA-
Sopabie prices, by of supertuous convict labor
in the coal pits near this city.
Peudrg various amendments, the hour OF ~ O'CLOCK
having arrived, ,,A4..Ias.sllt, ,..-
ID ...rHftt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
Gan. Lees Report.

n. Lses outline Of the operations Of his army du
r.n the mouths of June aud July embracing the eI
ditou iuto Pennsylvania, will be read with much in.
,ere,t The narrative is lucid, dignGed and modest
No one friend or foe will doubt its trutlfaness and
it will constitute in history the tOlehstOne BY which the
If Yankee accounts Of the same ars will be
tes,ed Tue statement of plans and occurrences IN
wolves the admission that the expedition into the enc
m,s srrtOry did not accom- lsh all that vas hoped Of
IT, but At the time sf etuAly dsPdses Of all the
Yankee sEagser shout victory, Al makes it evident
that there was no time Uhen the Confederate army was
not hll master of it, movements. The Yankee
army at G,ysburg after bgiog beaten back two days
escaped rOut only by advantage of position. THIS is
all that they can CAIN that the impartial historian
ell allow them. OlrnAtOhless Old army of tie POlO
mac has never yet been beaten.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03

CoRRECnOS -Iu the commun'c,ti signed 'Caval
~, publ he'd ia the "Whg" Of yesterday, the follow
ing passage occurs;
IL do not Objsc TO your criiiGising most rigidy,
every action Of the eAVaTy-i. will do 10 good"
The sOrd in,erpo'ated by the cOmPOsitOr, aud
vs to the sentence the opposite meaning from that
attended by the writer.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
EXTRA SESSION.


n SENATE
FRIDAY, Oc, ?, 1868
Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Burrows, OF the BiPti's
Church.
A message from the House was received, announcing
the passage of re-enactiug the act incopoat ng
the "0ld Dominion Trading Company"
MEMORIAL
Mr.. DOUGLAS presented a memorial from Lee A.
Dupn, Commissioner of the Revenue for King William
county, asking to have sum OF money paid into the
Treasury refunded him. aud TO be compensated for
an extra set OF personal and land books furnished by
him. Referred. .....-
RESOLUTIONS OV INQUIRY.
BY Mr.. DOUGIAS-0 OF remittiDg certain tax 10 w.
A. Bra1ton, of King William county.
/ by NJ: Establishing the Office OF BOsSi
of Public Works.
Tue unfinished bushes OF yesterjaythe bill author
ziug and requesting cOuaty and corporation courts 10
provide for the necessary maintenance and support OF
families OF soldiers in the service OF the Coni,d rate
S ates-Was taken up aud laid on the table, and the
bill
Dor REGULATING PRICE,
On motion o. Mr.. CoGHILL was made tho order Of
the day for one o'clock on Tuesday next.
|, .ss1... CURRENCY.
The Il declaring what contracts shall be payable in
currency was next taken up, when there Discus.
son of its merits between NJ DSr,-r--, P--.-.,
COGaILL aud Guy. f..H "H.4y+
At The close Of toe discussion thS vote the pas
sage of the bill taken, with tho following result
yeas 20, nays Is. SO the bill was passed. This bill
provdcs that every made after the goth
day Of October 1868, for che payment OF the sum ex-
or implied Ia the currency which At the time the
contract becomes payable shall be receivable in pay
mens to tas State, unless this intendm mt shall be eI-
pressly excluded"
REMOVING CAUSES.
"a bill authorizing the transfer of ealses from courts
which cannot be held By of presence of the
public enemy TO other circuit courts not SO situated
was passed.
A bill to abo sh tho Auditing Board and providing
for the settlement of the claims unsettled before
said Board, was also adopted.
yAMIuEs OF soLDIERs. a
The bill authorizing and requesting county and cor-
polatioa Courts to provide for the necessary mainte
nance and support of the families Of soldiers in the MIL
ary and naval service of the Confederate States was
again called up by Nc. ARMSTRONG, when he proposed
an ap OPERATING $500 900 instead OF SiOO,
O0O for the families of those reading Wthln the hnes
Of the public enemy ia.
The amendment wa, warmly advocated by Mr. CHRIS
TIAH, OF Middlesex. The amendment Was agreed to ;
when ~ ,
Mr. SRDDoN proposed substitute for the BILL which
was reported when the bill and substitute were laid
upon the table and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTIONS.
On no.ionof Mr. Seldom
Resolved That the Committee on Militia y Affairs in
orad into The epcdiency Of providing for an increase
az The nuy on the part of the Safe to the Virginia
Military Institute, for the purpose Of meeting the
lsrgely decreased expense Of State cadets
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03

England is mailing for its nov viii not ooly inv7lVe
her n continued irOuolc harese-, bus will marx the
.,int o. her u'orsl ui pol aldcSlGence Her future
ronr.e /. downward
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
BY Lb UOVcrnoT.
GEo. W. MuxEoKD,
seciy Of The Commonwealth.

LcT authorize the Governor 10 call out oes for the pub
ID. s lie defence. Passed September 2Sti 1858.
Be enacted BY hs General Assembly That e Governor o.
h GOHmonsealhbe Apd lac hereby auth Ted 70 call ino
Of the 81 tJr peo1 lug xty days ~
me volunteers iaAy be necessary 10 epei
and proect the z=ns LOT the state SheGsver N hs
opinion, emergency may demand it. aud 70 ogaoiE
Aod equip the with as little ctlay M company
EhA organized th, act with lss than thirty
companies OF rss III htJ stsh have auap
mt stcOsd Lutenaat Ia otsr respects
Ms law shall be observed far the Governor
sppcable froeided That tbs act sis rot be
Iued the Held, without their consent companies
under organize home guard passed the
fourteenth May. eighteen hund ed aud xy two. f'
preserve exciting ganEa Ions, except ihOse
for defence and local Service FAR praete be and
apply the Secretary ofWF foF such arms ammunition
and camp tqulpag e maybe necessary. ~ i-i.t
HsIha prouusais as by special MESSENGERS aud e'her
wise At his acre lon ~ iat t. %,
/ Tns act shall be In force from It's passage EAt/
Rockingham Reg SiaaEon YlndIeaor, Lexington
Gas te FincsGis Expres Wytheyil Dispatch, Lnedon viz
aD.ISnshsurs Nrgnl4 e. ma hE gr9ras
souhs 10 IN Executive Department i17T oei-s.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03

By Mr.. LYNCH o. reporting an original biz or
amending the present Law in relation to getting posse.
sion Of money or property under fse preterces 90 ss
to indrt proper punishment upon persons who may be-
falsely obtsinng the property Of farmers and Others
under pretence of Being agents Of the Go nfeds rate
Government
Pop BILLS REP0RTID
bill to proIiie re,ie- for the fsmies Of the CT
Norfolk. ,,.,-..., asa 81 10
bill 10 reduce and requisite the pices Of clothing
actured in the State, and Of wheat and India corn
and A1uF and corn meal. e. o.
report was alfo Irss It'd { ON the finance Com
nittee IN regard much of the Governors message
suggests the sale Of the state investments 10 inter-
nal impio yements for the purpose Of. reducing the
public debt . y .-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03

81 % Z SPECIAL NOTICE. 80 4sa
An ers,ns holding claims against late Arm Of DAVIS DEU
PREE6 co. viii sseat the came TO me for payment
a...iss.i g. r. gONORBN,
ssn l-1ms Corner Franklln and Mayo Sts
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03

Mr.. DOUGLAS presented a memorial from Lee A.
Dupn, Commissioner OF the Revenue for King William
county, asking to have sum OF money paid into the
Treasury refunded to him, aud TO be compensated for
an extra set OF personal and land books furnished by
hin, Referred
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03
nn mn,lnn. Of Mr. SEppoN-

On n,otionOf Mr. Seldom
Resolved, That the Committee Militia Affairs in
qurrd into The ekpcdiency of providing for an increase
Of The ehnuity on the part of the Safe to the Virginia
Military Institute, for the purpose OF meeting the
lIrrely decreased expense Of State cadets. i,a,l
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-03

FRIDAY, Oc 2, 1868.
Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Burrows, Of the Biptl's
Church.
A message from the House received, announcing
the passage of reenactug the act incorporat ng
the "0d Dominion Trading Company"
, 1863-02-19
,.,.,n send for d Circular.

ALnng Balaam. In an cases. gives The bed SaisiAeson
has SrOush, more cures since m introduction than any cher
cough medicine; endorsed " leading phycanS - The
saisst and bs remedy nov before the pube safe to
among children and Jet powerful In Of chronic Pumo
nary dssase aud bFnES In certificates almost daily Of he
wonderful cures In al parts Of The country.
, 1863-02-19

New YoRK, Feb. Z.
The TriOWnSs Washington special dispatch
says there were two circles Of blockading ships
off Charleston harbor-the outer one in deep
water seven miles from Fort Sumter; the other
one was upon the bar. Sailors in the Navy De-
partment are certain that the rebel iron clads
went down only to the latter. They were not
calculated for deep rough water beyond, and II is
declared that they did not 60 near or menace the
second and outer line Of large blockaders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-08
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
ORDERS OF GEN. BANKS.
Headquarters Of Gen. Banks at WASH
ington.
Seizure Of Cotton by the Federals.
NEW York. Nav 7.

New YORK, May 7.
The steamer Columbus, from New Orleans
14th, via Havana 23d, has arrived.
Gen. Banks mas issued orders commanding
all registered enemies to leave the department
on or before the 18th of May; declaring the
death penalty for furnishing supplies to the
enemies OF the United States in arms sentenc-
ing w. G. Pelterton to a fine of 81 500 and
one years Imprisonment aud hard labor in Fort
Pickens, for an attempt to furnish supplies to
the enemy; stating that negroes who desire
to escape the intended CONSUMPTION in the reb-
ell army, must follow the flag of the govern
ment now and forever, the flag of Union and
Liberty. This last order is in consequence of
the rebel military order dated June Doth, for
the CONSUMPTION of negroes, free or slave.
Collector Bullitt of New Orleans has decid-
ed to refuse permits for shipment of merchan-
disc to any part OF the interior of Louisiana.
British steamer Neptune, for Greenock, run
the blockade of Mobile Sth ult
A New Orleans correspondent says the
headquarters of Gen. Banks are at Washing
ton, fifteen miles above Opelousas. Gen.
their triumphant march the main body of the
corps have of late encountered and mastered
only the natural obstacles thereto pertaining
on the route from Brashear City to Washinton.
Large quantities of cotton and innumerable
mules are being gathered by the forces com
posing the garrsons. The rebels, upon a has
ty evacuation of the country, fired their cotton
bales, but were unsuccessful in destroying
them. Deputy Marshal G. j. Hawkes. has
seized hundreds of bales.