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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-20
Attack ON Fort Pemberton.
The Enemy Repulsed!
Dispatch froia Gen. Loring

M6BrLE. March IA special dispatch
to the Advertiser and Register, dated tn
18th says: The following official dispatcl
has been received from Gen. Loring, date,
Fort Pemberton, March 18th, ] P. NJ
There has been terrific fire by the enc
my for four hours, from ten to sixteel
heavy calibre gun boats and two heavy
gins On land aud one mortar All th,
guns from the boats, except one, Fave nos
ceased firing, and the gunboats have re
tired around the bend. 500 yards distant
showing that, the guns Of the enemy's gun
boats and batteries were frequently hit. ant
large quantities of burning cotton were
1'strnck from them.
We have lost Some valuable gunners ane
few others, but thank God our loss i
small SO far. the enemy's loss must be yer,
great. =.
March 18th, p. M.-Just as T sen
off my last dispatch to you the enemy
opened upon us again with the guns of ont
gunboat, tie land battery and thirteen
inch mortar, and kept Up with great spiri
until after sunset.
The ammunition Of our heavy guns ha'
Just arrived.
p. Sort Pemberton is situated at tht
mouth of Tallahatchie River.
| Later From Port Hudson and Fort
Pemberton.
RICHMOND, March 10th.
| An official dispatch received here. con
firms the reported victory at Port Hul
'son.
The Mississippi was burnt.
The Richmond (Farragut flag ship) wen
back down the river disabled
Two of the feet, the Monongahala ane
Hartford got by our batteries in disabled
condition
The land forces advanced on our works
but failed to make any attack.
Tie Mississippi was one of the bes
steamers in the Yankee Navy she was
built at Philadelphia in 1871. She carried
twelve heavy guns and was commanded By
Melancthon Smith, of New York.
No futher attack has been made at For
Pemberton by the gunboats but the land
battery has fired some shots at the Fort.
From Middle Tennessee.
CHATTANOOGA March IA.
All quiet in front to- day.
tits believed here that battle is immi.
'neht in the neighbdrhood of Tullahoma
There was light skirmishing yesterday
between our Cavalry aud Yankee Forager.
on the Murfresboro' road, at old Foster
vle.
Fifteen Yankee deserters, who gave them.
selves up on the Mississippi, arrived this
morning on the Huntsville train, having
walked from Okalona to Huntsville; they
are all Kentuckia1ls.
Approved,
jill. SHARPE,
Col Com'dg.
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Baltimore Conference.

This body, consisting Of such of
it's members as could convene, com
menced its session in Churchville, in
this County, on yesterday, Thursday. }
E Lieut.. Lewis Hartman, Of the
18th Va. Cavalry, and Mr. VIM. T.
jewell, Of Staunton, will please accept
our thanks for late Northern papers.
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From Middle Tennessee.
j. Fl. SHARPE,
Col Condo.
Another Blocdader Arrived.

CHARLESTON, March l6th-The steamer
Gertrude from Greenock, Scotland, via
Nassau, freighted with valuable merchan-
die, arrived Ut Confederate port this
morning. This is her first trip tie the Con-
federate coast.
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EH- II is rumored that the yankees woun-
ded in the fight with Stuart. have been
brought to Gordonsyille.
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ESsIHztle T'OaUn Property,
IN STAUNTON,
Z. q R s. "a IL E.
AN MONDAY, Court day,) the Esd day o
" March, will offer for sale, at public auction
thevery desirable

n
" March, will offer for sale, at public auction,
the,very desirable
Brick Dwelling ard Store Room,
now occupied by A. f. & J. p. Bledsoe. on Au-
gusta Street, opposite TO and near the Conrt-
house.
This property possesses advantages of location
for business purposes inferior to in the place.
being near the iailroa pepot American and Vir-
ginia Hotels, and the Court house, and combining
a large and ELEGANT RE sIDENCE above the
Store. consisting of ten rooms, with Kitchen, Ser
wants House. &C. on the lot in rear of the house.
1t is rare that property possessing such advanta-
ges for the pursuit business, aud the convenience
ard comfort of residence is offered at public sale,
and those wishing to invest their money would do
well to be in attendance.
Persons desiring to examine the property arc in
yited to Go so by calling Mr.. James Frank Da-
Wis or U. V. Abney, at the Store of A. E. Il j. +.
Bedsoe.
TERMS.-One half cash. the balance in six :,
twelve months with interest from date, or all CAST,
should the purchaser prefer paying the mon j.:
Hss~ Sale to commence at IL o'clock.
GB- Possession given Immediately.
AARON Il. BLEDSoE.
shall also. on the same day, offer for sale my
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
and any goods remaining in the Store, &c
March Is, lSG3-2t A. Z. B.
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still Another Blockader Arrived

WILMINGTON, N. g. March 16- The
British steamer Rrittania 80 days from
Glasgow, and Eve days from Nassau arrived
at Confederate port yesterday with val
liable cargo.
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Cor,,r2,fssioneT<ss sale.

CO1nIRlissionew7S Sale.
DY virtue Of decree rendered on the 18th day
I'D Of June, 1860, in the Circuit Court Ct Augusta
County in the case of Savage for &c. vs. McDan-
lei, Iwll offer fo, sale. at public auction on the
premises Tuesday. the l4M day Of dPru "cr'.
certain tract OF land in the bll mentioned, con
tanning =
on which is House and other improvements, sit
uatcd on. Middle River, ill Augusta County, adj
;Gining the lands of VIM Ochltree and others.
TERM OF SALE.-Enough in hand to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the balance upon credit
Of 6, II and Is months, the purchaser giving bonds
with approved personal security, and the legal ii
tie retained as ultimate security.
E. T. ALBEkTSON, Comm.
March IS, 1863 tds-Prs fee So,
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CENTRAL HOTEL.

MI: LOTTESTILLE, IA
THE Proprietor of this convenient HOTEL re
4 specially calls the attention of the
.TravcI1inG PuToIic
to the situation II his House, berg immediately on
the Railroad. and thereby avoiding all chances of
being left By the trains. His table. supplied with
the best The markets afford, and his well ventilated
rooms, furnished with
CLEAN BED d. Nc,
afford comfortable enter tainment TO the WEARY
TRAVELLER. lie respectfully solieits the patronage
OF the public.
r. w. BAILEY.
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.a95 EY AR
ID ANYWAY from the subscribers at Lney Snltna
~ Fnraaee, \ lIeghany County, Va, the follow
ing
NEGRO MEN;
lst. TENANT. lately bought in North Carolina =
he is tall and black ID. HUBBARD. bought of
A. Douglass Dinwiddie County. Va.-taii and
black. Bird CHARLES, bought in Orange Conn-
tv, North Caroiina--low and very black. 4th
GEORGE, bought in Caldwell County North Car
oina-low ard black-5th. WINSTON. bought in
Yirginia---low and heavy set.
The above naiaed negro men ran away on Sun
day night, March lst, 1868. We will give the
above reward for the apprehension and delivery OF
them us, or confined in any Jail SO that We can
get them. or in proportion for any one OF them
SCOTT d Co.
Cowpasture Bridge Allegheny Co., Va.
March Is, 1868 Pts
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Town Property For Sale.

| WILL sell. in Stanton, on Saturday. the 2ath
i of this month, my Two Houses, near the Court
House. They each contain Store room and
Dwelling, run fifty feet back, and are each twenty
feet front, and as well located for stores, or
business houses any in town.
TERMS, &C., made known on day of sale.
VIM. HOWELL.
March % -
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A7ANTED.--To purchase ONE HORSE
w WAGON suitable for hauling wood En-
quire of j. NJ. HARDY.
March. 20, St.
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Terrible Explosion.

The explosion Of that part of the
Confederate StatesLaboratory in which
Cartridges were prepared, resulted in
the loss Of 80 killed, md 81 wounded
and missing. The unfortunstes were
mostly females, they being almost ex-
clusively employed in this part Of the
Laboratory.
e. We have been shown box of
matches made at Mt. Scion by our en-
terprising friends Messrs. Turk and
McGufin. They light easily, and
burn freely. All who wish to procure
good matches can be supplied by calls
inc on the above named firm,
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NOTICE.-Just received, 1000 lbs. PRIME
~ SUGARS, which will be sold low.
Feb. FIT J. g. 1IOGE.
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Tobacco, Tobacco.
vINHE subscriber has large lot of Manufactured
i and Smoking Tobacco, of fine quality. for sale
in Richmond.
W. B. CRAWFORD, Atty.
March, 20 lt*.
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PRIZE STORY.

PRIZE STORY!
fHHE Proprietor of the 'sSOurHrRN FIxLp AND
FikEsipE dnnounces sthat in consequence of
the hrst numbers OF the series briny exhaust
ed, and in oruer that subscribers may begin
with the Commencement of a Story. Belmont
will be completed in No 5, January 81, and the
PRIZE STORY Of
''The RaAdolphs of Randolph Hail.,
by Miss SERENA A. MINER, OF Coying ton Ga., will
be commenced in Number 6, Feb. 7th, and all sub
Scri2,ions received at the Office ON and after the
a h'of January, viii DE entered on the bouks and
commence with the Prize Story.
TERMS:
For One Year S. 90
For Six Months 90
For Three Months 90
Single Copi,s Ten Cents
ss- Clubs OF 10 or more, for year 81 each.
six months. 81 each. ,
Address, JAMES GARDNER,
Augusta, Ga.
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to buy 10000 lbs. of BA
~ CON, for which will pay the higest market
price. j. 3. HOGE.
Stanton, Feb. q, lse3-tf
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NTOTICE.-.Just received lot of va. SALT
IN which will beEsod at small advance.
j. b. HOGE.
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The Thcspians.

The Soldiers Thespian Society play
ed Tuesday and Wednesday nights to
full houses. sOn account Of the meet
ing of the County Court, they can not
give an entertainment on tomorrow
night, as announced.
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Blank Checks
DERSONS in want OF Blank Checks on the Cen
L tral or Valley Bank, can be supplied at this
Office.
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Southern Field and Fireside |!

UNEXAMpLED SUCCESS
BACK NUMBERS FOR THE
NEW SERIES EXHAUSTED I!
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E'oI -IlILso,
NEGRO BOY, aboutl II years of age. home
"A in the country preferred Enquire at this Of
tice
March 49, 1858
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1863-08-29
HARRISON COUNTY COP
PETSHEADS.

The ropperheads of Harrison held their
convention few days since, on which
occasion they rallied in force process
sion, about fourth of mile in length,
marched into Magnolia, exhibiting pro-
fusion of copperheads, "'' butternuts,"
and other embIcms of treason. To illus
trate the character of this mob, it is only
necessary for us to state that the parolcd
traitor. w. NJ. Hill, was unanimously
nominated for Treasurer & Recorder
Although the selection Of this gallows-de-
serving traitor is an insult to the dignity
and loyalty of Western Iowa, it is, never
theless II nomination cminently fit to be
made \ man who has been convicted
before The world, traitor to his country.
i'll every sense of the term - who has
acted, and, we doubt not, is still acting
as aIebel spy, improving every opportu-
nifty of conveying information to the
open enemy, is re-cmincntly the man
to lead horde of unprincipled vaga-
bonds i'll crusade against the Govern
ment of their country-a Government
through the unparsllcllcd leniency OF
which, alone, their detcstable and trea-
<on-elyed corcasses are permitted to pol
lutte the face of the earth In Hill. thu
traitors have true representative of their
principles let them rally unanimously
to his standard, and if the whole rebel
crew is not buried out of sight in a COM
mon political grave, next October, we
very much mistake the temper of the
people of Harrison.
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Fort Monroe. Aug. Is

Augusta Constitutional Atlas breads
lest Yankees should get hold on james
Island, compelling surrender of the city.
This is probably the secret of the great
efforts the rebels are making to fortify
James Island. s4~s..-
Richmond Wing of the Goth has q lach-
rymose article upon absenteeism in Con-
federate army, in which the remarkable
statement il made that in battles around
Richmond last summer the number of
names on Gen. Lees rolls was 10000,
and greatest number present at any time
was $4,000. -.:. 49,. 49,.
The Wing despairingly says: 1t is
useless to conceal the fact any longer
that our cause will ere long become
hopeless if the evil of absenteeism is not
soon arrested.
The same paper says: The Yankees
are making large hospital accommoda-
tons at the Pensacola Navy Yard, and
vessels are congregating there, indicating
that they contemplate moving on Mobile
from that place either directly or indi-
rectly. a.
The Wing thinks the matters hould be
attended to.
The Raleigh, n. c. Standard has a
column of reports of peace meetings
held in that State. 1t continues its de-
faint tone against the Richmond Govern
ment.
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New York. Aug. q


A Morris Island letter of the 18th pub
lished in the Herald, states that the fire
of our batteries still continued, and the
masonry of Sumpter was gradually crum-
bling and tumbling to ruins.
The rebel flag was shot away twice on
the 18th but was replaced. A violent
storm ragged on the 18th, and continues
to-day.
The parapet of the Fort is completely
demolished, and the abutments at the
Southeast angle are mostly torn away
Breaches have been made, through which
our projectilcs fly, crushing the opposite
wall, which is plainly seen.
Deserters say the effect on Sumter Is
terrible, and that four men were killed
and six wounded in Wagner on Monday.
The rebel batteries on James Island
continue a heavy fire, but without much
damage.
Another Herald letter dated the Goth
says that from one end of our line to the
other, our guns are pouring in fire
against the already damaged walls of
of Sumter, but still they holds together.
1t will be gradually torn to pieces.
The Iron-clads moved up abreast of
Sumter last evening. but heavy sea pre-
vented their operating To-day it has
subsidized.
More guus were mounted at the front
last night. Our heaviest pieces have not
opened yet.
The numerous torpedoes in the har Dor
are now powerless for harm. as effective
measures have been taken to avoid them
The troops are in excellent health.
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Chicago. Aug. 24--Memphis 20


About two weeks ago General Hurlbut
ascertained that there was large amount
OF railroad stock at Grenada, which the
rebels have been endeayoring TO get of
south by making temporary repairs to
the road. With his usual energy and
promptness, Gen. Huribut arranged an
expedition to destroy this stock. The
Expedition started from Lagrange, Ten
nessee, on the 18th, under command of
Lieut.. Col Phillips. The 9th Illinois
mounted infantry reached Grenada on
the 18th, driving Gen. Slemmer with
1000 men and three pieces of artillery
from the place.
They then destroyed ffty-seven loco
motives, upwards of four hundred cars,
the depot buildings, machine and black
smith shop, and large quantity of ord
nance and commissary stores. A. num-
Der of railroad men and other prisoners
were captured. The expedition returned
to Lagrange to-day. -. g.. ......5. :.
A band of guerrillas drove in our pick
cts at Lafayette, Tennessee, at midnight
last night. Our boys rallied and drove
them off, following FIVE miles, killing
four and capturing seven.
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New York Aur. 06

I've" Apt HuEs W.
A Herald special says: c. Edward Les
ter. Clerk in the War Department., was
arrested last Wednesday at Harper
Ferry, with important documents in his
possession intended for the enemy
Lester was suspected of having been
in communication with the rebels for
some time, and has doubtless gave them
much valuable information.
The guerrillas who infcst the Chesa-
pcakc ( Ohio Canal made their appear
ance on the toe-path. twenty miles above
Georgetown, but did no damage. An
active pursuit of the guerrilla bands who
infest the country in the vicinity of our
lines is constantly kept up by our cav
airy; more or less of them are captured
daily.
The steamer Baltimore, Capt. Mitchell,
has arrived from Fort Monroe. He re-
ports no indication Of new rebel bate
ries at any point on the Potomac. The
fotilla has not been able to discover any
rebels on the Virginia shore, and the
country wears an air of loneliness and
dcsolation.
A special to the World says: The fact
that Gen. Gilmore has demanded the sur
render of Charleston, is believed here to
be based on his success in reaching the
city with q Parrot gun, with which he
intended making an experiment. as soon
as mounted.
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New York. Ang 81


A telegraphic report from Charleston
to the Richmond Dispatch says:
FIT. Sumter Is now in the hands of
the federals unable longer to Withstand
the furious FIRE of the enen1y's land and
water batteries. the. noble old fort was,
after most heroic resistance Of thirty
days finally compelled to succumb to tho
memorable law of force, and yield itself
O prey to the invaders. The hated flag
of the Yankee Union again waves def
antly to the breeze in the harbor of
Charleston, and under the very eyes of
the city. -1: 49,
A desperate effort viii be made from
Wagner to render Sumter too hot for the
vandals grave fears are entertained that
such effort will prove futile. but herein is
the only hope for the city; unless Wag-
ner can render Sumter untenable. the
Natal City of the Confectionery, the Pride
and Hope of Southern Freemen, is doom
to the fate of Vicksburg and New Or
leans.
The fall ofSumtcr and Charleston add
ed to our late great and lamentable re-
verses. render the fate of the Confedera-
cy gloomy indeed. We almost despair
of Southern Independence. Our only
hope now is in the intervention oil
France. If this Is denied, we are unable
to penetrate the gathering gloom of the
present, and tremble to contemplate the
future.
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Iaavanwnrth Ana. %

u.
f.. Up to this morning one hundred and
twenty eight bodies have been buried in
Lawrence. Many Of them are so much
distigured as to prevent recognition
Citizens are continually passing between
this place and Lawrence, and the details
they bring of the scenes which occurred
in the streets and houses of the doomed
city are the most heart rendins. ILL.,.
The last account we have of Quantrell
is up to Saturday night, at which time he
vas being closely pun uad by Lane, whose
force was being constantly increased by
the farmers, who are constantly fiockina
into his command all ready armed and
equipped. ri ..-..... .sr. a. s...
1t was determined to follow him into
Missouri, and if the gang. disbanded, to
hunt them down like wolves. IN
Ono of their number was captured
who gave the names of fifty OF the aal,R.
citizens OF jackson county who are
well known here. and have always beer
considered good Union men. Citizen
OF LAWRENCE are OF the opinion thai
QaantreiFs troops are neatly Ill com
posed ofparolled prisoners from penber
tons command, with some Few ffons
Price :. army. from the fact that they ORE
much s1n burnt, and lad the appearance
o. Icing long IN the service, M,
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Mernnlais. AUG. q.

The expedition OF mounted infantry
recently sent from Natchez captured
900 bales of cotton niafked g. y, sup
posed to be q portion Of the Lot the rebel
Government pledged on the loan IN En-
gland. &C.,.
The news from the 18th army corps ON
ON the Big Black 10 70 the effect that all
continues quiet on the West side of that
river. The rebel cavalry under Writ
Adams are near jackson, securing the
country and attacking foraging trains. -
There has been some slight shirmishing,
but so far no loss on our side except one
man killed and two taken prisoners
while on picket duty.
A portion of the 18th army corps is
reported to have gone to New Orleans to
relieve that portion OF Banks troops
stationed at Lake Ponchartrain. -
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New York. Aug. u.

New DIRK, Aug. "A.
The Richmond papers contain the fol-
lowing kilograms:
Charleston, Aug. l8-
All day yesterday the Commandment
was more furious than on any previous
day. The 1ronsides, six Monitors, and
and six Gunboats, together with all the
enemy's land batteries, opened on Wag-
ner at daybreak, throwing twenty shells
per minute at our works This contin-
ued till eleven o'clock, when the fleet
and land batteries turned their attention
to Sumter. The Ironsides and six Mon
itors approached within three-quarters
of mile. That fort was then battered
vigorously on the South face. Sumter
replied briskly from her barbette guns.
The contest lasted about three hours
when the fleet, having been struck very
often, stood out of range, with flags at
half-mast. 1t is supposed that some
high Yankee officer has been killed:
The enemy's land batteries of 200
FOUNDER PARROT guns kept up constant
lire during the day and all last night
against Sumter. 4 tremendous roar of
cannon was heard in this city. III.
The casualties at Sumter yesterday
were one killed and thirteen wounded
at Wagner seven killed and twenty-four
wounded. Among the killed is Captain
Wampler, chief engineer. .-..
The cannonade from Wagner was Pc.
ncwed this morning ut dav-break. and
now ~ o'clock the firing Is progressing
with Xrcat yigor..~ BATTERIES Gregg and
Wagner are nnlmpalrcd' .E.
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Kansas City. Aug. ~.

From pursuit of Quantrell's band.
We learn they disbanded at the head of
Grand River, some going North and East,
others scattering into the bush. Our
forces are divided accordingly, and are
closely pursuing. Continual diminishing
is going on. Lieut.. Col. Lazzar. with two
squadron $ of Missonri State militia had an
engagement with hundred guerrillas on
Big Geek, near Ia rrisonvilIe, No, killing
five and capturing considerable quantity
of horses taken ut Lawrence. Thirty.one
guerrilIas are killed rs far heard from.