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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
SOUTHERN PUNCH.

We have received the first copy of
the ssSouthern Punch, y ubished weekly
in Richn ond by Overall, Campbell,
Hughes & Co. The title page is an ex-
ceilent specimen of engraving, and well
designed. Its literary department is
under the supervision of Mr.. Overall,
formerly of the New Orleans Press, and
is filled with humorous articles, original
and selected.
The price is $40 per annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
PROMOTIONS

Brigadier-General William Smith, OF
Virginia, to be Major-General Briga-
dier-General G. M. Wilcox, of Alabama,
to be Major-General; Colonel E. Hun
ton, of Virginia, to be Brigadier-Gen-
eral; Colonel B. g. Humphreys, of
Mississippi, to be Brigadier- General.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
NEW MUSIC.

We have received from G. Norden-
dort, the composer and professor of mu-
sic at the Female College, Danville, Va,
two new songs, Southern Troopers
Song" and ssShe Forever" The former
is dedicated to General j 4. B. Stuart
and his men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
yICKsRURG.

Up to Sunday week. General Grant
was still in Vicksburg, and is probably
there yet. The yellow fever is prevail
ing there, and it is well for us that we
have our soldiers away from there. No
troops, save McPherson's corps, and five
regiments who went to take the place
of the troops in Banks army, whose term
of service had expired, had left Yicks-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
CHARLESTON.

An official Geographic despatch from
General Beauregard, dated August ID,
says that the Forts were again bonn
barded on the night Of the 18th and the
morning of the 18th instant. No dam
ages done to our works, and the casual
ties very slight among our men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
YANKEE GOODS.

The Secretary of War has given no.
tice that the passage Of goods from the
United States into the Confederate
States is strictly prohibited, and that all
merchandise arriving from that querter
will be St lied and retained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

Colonel Logan is again at work. A
week since he attacked the enemy, sew
en- hundred strong. near jackson, East
Louisiana. He routed them completely,
killing large number, and capturing
two hundred prisoners and two pieces
of artillery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
CAPTURE OF A LIGHT HOUSE.

About week ago party of gentle
men, organized under the act OF Con-
gress for the creation Of volunteer ma
W, proceeded in sail vessel to Smith s
Island, in the Chesapeake Bay, where
they destroyed the Light House, and
brought off al. the lamps and about
three hundred gallons of oil. This feat
was accomplished by only ten men,
armed with reYOlvers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
ACCIDENT BY FIRES.

We have been informed that, on
Wednesday night, the 18th inst, a car
loaded with Government goods was &C
cidentally burned at Waynesboro, and
that, on the same night, barn of Mr.
VIM. Ramsey, living near Hermitage,
was DESTROYED by lightning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
LEGISLATI

Though some county meetings and
portions of the press Of the State have
recommended the call OF an extra session
Of the Legislature, we are by no means
sangnine that it will res, 1t in any good
to the state. That body will spend a
good deal of time. impose a considera-
k!Ssxpense upon the State, and, we
mo practical, compromising good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

General Meade has issued an order
announcing severe measures OF retalia-
ton against the disloyal farmers residing
onthe line of the Orange and Alexandria
railroad, between Alexandria and War
rcnton, who aid Mosby in his guerrilla
raids. They are to be made responsible
for all damages committed on the rail-
road by guerrilla forces, to be impressed
as laborersjor the repair Of the road,
and their houses to be taken for Gov
eminent use.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
THE NEXT LINCOLN CONGRESS.

The New York Herald publishes list
of members of Congress elected, show
ing a majority 0. six adverse to the Adj
ministration. 1t says in consequence
the opposition will elect speaker, and
the committees al pointed by him will
investigate the conduct of the Admins
tration since its accession to Office on all
questions relating to the war. The Her
aid says a majority favor the vigorous
prosecution OF the war for the suppress
sion of the rebellion. The Herald pro-
nounces the draft inexpedient, unneces
sary and unpopular, and urges Lincoln
to interfere before it is too late.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
COURT OF INQUIRY.

The Court of Inquiry to investigate
the capitulation of Vicksburg and Port
Hudson, and the campaigns attending
those events, was to meet Saturday last
at Montgomery, Alabama. It is COM
posed OF Major-General R. Ransom, of
North Carolina Brigadier-General
Howell Cobb, and Brigadier-General
Joh1s@Echols; Major w. S. Barton,
Judge Advocate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

Colonel Watts, at present Attorney
General of the Confederate States, has
been elected Governor of Alabama by a
large majority, over Governor Shorter,
the present incumbent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

In the late encounter with the Rus
sian troops the Poles were successful
A proclamation Of the Polish National
Government rejects all compromises not
based on the Independence of the King
dom.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

REsTGNED.-Brigadier General Albert
u. Jenkins, OF the Confederate cavalry
service, who was severely wounded in
the head at Gettysburg, has rendered
his resignation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

The Mobile Tribune states that Gen'l
Banks refused to parole the Confederate
officers taken at Port Hudson. He
made an exception in favor of General
Gardner, but that gallant officer refused
it, unless the same favor were extended
to his subordinates in command.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

GEN. ARalsTED DEAD.-The War De-
part1nent have received information of
the death, from wounds received at Get
tysbnrg, OF Brigad'er General Armistead
and Colonel Samuel Matthews of the I'd
Cavalry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

The CASUALTIES AT PoRT HUDsoN.-
The Confederate casualties at Port
Hudson, from the beginning ofthe siege
to the surrender, ere as follows: Killed
POS, wounded SIT, died subsequently Of
their wounds, 81. Total S12.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
MAJ. GEN. STEPHEN ID. LEE.

Major-General Stephen D. Lee, re-
Gently promoted for gallantry and eff
cheney as Brigadier during the siege of
yicksburg, has beea.eYseslhanged as pris-
oner and ordered to take command of
the cavalry OF the Southwestern army.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

DUBLiC SALE .--Having sold my farm, | will
Il offer for sale, at Public Auction on THURSDAY,
THE 10Th DAY OF AUGUST, the following prop
erty. to wit About II acres of corn, on the field
acres OF grass, fine lot of Potaroes in the ground,
come farming implements, and perhaps some house
hold and kitchen Furniture, =
On the same day and at the same place fine H0R-
SEES, and or fine mich cows and some hcgs.
Terms of sale made known on day of sale,
Aug ll-2t* JN0. W. BROWN.
Hahro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

We do not know whether Meade's cav
airy dilute their liquor or not, but from
the way they "took water" at -Broaadu
Station on the 4th inst, they must have
been on a spree for month.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
GENERAL TRIMBLE AND HIS STAFF


A letter written by General Trimble,
at Gettysburg, and dated July Both,
states that he is doing well, and says
that in two weeks he expects to be en-
tirely cured. His sufferings with the
-wonnd which now affiicts him have not
been near SO great as those which he
endured from the wounds he received
in the second battle of Manassas, in Au-
gust last Lieutenant Charles O. Grogan
and Frank Champion, his Orderly, are
with him and doing well. Lieutenant
Samuel Davis, another of his aids, who
was wounded at Gettysburg, is at Ches-
ter, Pennsylvania, and recovering rap
idly. The General writes in cheerful
spirits, and is willing to take the chan
ces Of prisoner of war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
REPORTED RE.CAPTURE OF YAZOO


We have report that Jackson's cav
airy dashed into Yazoo City, Mississippi,
about the 7th inst, and killed about 200
of the garrison, which consisted chiefly
oi negro troops. y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

The prospects in the Trans Mississippi
are very favorable, and no
fears are felt of our ability to whip the
Yankees at any time. Provisions are
in abundance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

It is said that General Grant is to re-
ceive the majors eneralship Of the reg
ular United States army, made vacant
by the retiring of General Wool.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

Gov. Letcher ,ss ssssuea $3.50 ea..,,,I.,
ton convening the Genera @ -
Of Virginia, in sAts lsii sSsy,
The 7th of September.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

N On Saturday last, Lieutenant
Colonel Robert L. Doyle was elected
Commonwealth Attorney for Augusta
county. There was very small vote
cast in the county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

~ REAT SALE.--Wil be sold at public sale,
~ at my residence, two miles east of Messy Creek
Iron forks on Tuesday, the 18th of August 1863 the
following personal property to wit:
Three or four hundred hashels of wheat, or head
of good horses tior dfaagh buggy use1 yearling
colss, ner three Gerse wagon, enc new oox buggy
Quilt to order one picture gallery, lot of hogs some
cattle, Que good Bradley piOw harrow, and other
farming implements, one six horse thresher, in good
ORDER farming and stage harness, fly traps and hons.
ings, lot of -four, double buggy tongue lot
iron, two watches wardrobe 800 pounds of So
da, done up in pound papers, or 8 hundred pounds
of tobacco, &c.
~ Terms cash, or credit oftwelve months. with
bond and approved security. d. A. PICKER,
August Il-tds charge Register SIS,
DERSUNAL PROPERTY FOR SALE.
l. As administrators of the estate of John s. Ellis
acc d. will SELL to the highest bidder on the farm
two miles above Waynesboro, on Thursday, the 9th
day of august, 1868, the following PERSONAL PROP
ERTY belonging to the Estate of said John s. Ellis
decd, head of horses. IL 10 head of cattle
II hogs, wagons, all the household and kitchen fur
niture, the Wheat, Rye, Oats, Hay, and the crop of
corn growing, &c., Also, Q Negroes and 10
shares of stock in the James Riyer and Kanayha
Canal
TERMS:-Cash for all sums under $40; on all sums
over $20 credit of three months will be- given the
purchaser giving bond with approved security.
j. s. ELLIS,
B. M. ELLIS,
Administrators of John s. Ellis decd
Am ar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

TRUE LIBERTY.-We are heartily tired of
having pointed out to us, as bright examples, the
trials and snfferings of other struggling nations.
IN their strife for liberty. We should be indie.
pendent enough not to require a stimulus to our
achievement OF independence. Our proud am
oition should be to live ourselves, the brightest
example to future nations the world has vet pro
duced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
THE CRISIS ATCHARLEsToN PASSED.

The Charleston correspondent of the
Augusta Constitutionalist expresses the
opinion, based on high authority, that
Battery Wagner is still intact, Tand not
likely to be taken, and that Charleston
has passed the crisis Of the siege. The
correspondent of the Savannah Repub-
lican writes that sit is said upon what
ought to be very good authority, that
Generals Beauregard and Ripley have
both expressed the conviction that we
shall successfully repel the enemy in
spite of his immense preparations for the
overthrow of the city"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

Ia The troops of Pemberton's army
are fast returning to the camp at De-
mopolis, BY every train.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

"a All Is quiet in. Lees army, and
the soldiers are said to be returning in
considerable numbers to their com
mands.
H The report that General Price
had resigned is incorrect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
FROM TENNESsEE

Colonel Dibble, COMMANDING Ste.
yen,s brigade, Forests old division, was
a, attacked by 1000 Federals, at Sparta.
lhe enemy was driven back to McMinns-
vile, and badly whipped. ~s
asN.,s ss :c.1. Middle ana West Tenn.
esseeS sport extensive recruiting for the
service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

G100 REWARD.-Stolen, ON the 4th inst,
DIOO out of my field, at the head OF Walkers
Gre Elk, Two Colts, the one dun with white name
and tall tall and poor, has crack the left fore foot
caused by gravel, and mark OF the harness in the
flank. The other roam, 2 years DID, small, and in
tolerabe good order, hind foot white and bare
footed. The dun shod with old shoes The above
reward will be given for the colts any inform
that viii lead to their recovery. Address
Ang lists GEORGE l.. CLEANER
MOtfett's Creek Anrnsta Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

NOTICE
IN All members of company G, Nth
Virginia Cavalry will report to their company I'M
MEDlATELY, or be treated as DESERTERS
Aug. lS-2ts w. A. LACKEY,
Capt. co. G, 14th Va. Cavalry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

rT,O THE PUBLIC.-Some time SINCE VIM
J Hall, in a card to the public, stated that had
left his Bed and Board without just cause, and warned
the same not to contract any debts with me on his
course, as he (Wm. Hall) had repeatedly and most
crimina.y violated hissacred matrimonial obligations
thereby blghtng and whitening my happiness and
never could get it for s'chew of tobacco" there
fore l puzzled to know in what manner his
credit benefit me- SARAH G.. HALL
Aug ll-2t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A UGUsTA FEMALE SEMINARY u

A UGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY ANA.
IA The trustees of this institution announce that
the next session will begin the 1st of October and
close the 30th of June, 1864.
Miss M. j. BALDWIN, aided by competent teachers
will have charge of the school, and Miss AGNES Nc
CHUNG of the boarding depar tment.
TERMS The price OF board for the first three
months will be 800 per month, exclusive of washing
During the following mouths the price will depend
upon the state Of the markets.
Tuition for three months in the Primary depart
ment, 5 IS; higher English branches, S25 Langua-
ges, S 10 each Music, $50.
Advance pay ment fos each three months viii be ex.
pected.
staunton, Aug 1S--2t-Vin Central PRESBYTERIAN
and Rock Register copy weeks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
DIED

At Walnut Hills, on the 18th instant of pneumonia,
EMMA CORNELIA, only daughter of A. G. and NJ a.
Chr istan, aged years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
MARRIED..

- 1885,
At Mt. Sidney, August 18th, by Rev. R. Smith,
DANIEL &. SHRECKHISE, and Miss MARY c. G,
ROSS, all of Augusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

6yOTT1,N SHIFTING FOR SAlE.--will
II be sold at public auction on Monday, August
"a, 1t the Va. Central r. r. Depot, IN Staunton,
large lot of partially damaged cotton Shifting rs,
and 3D. 1t will be sold in lots to suit purchasers
The goods can be seen at the depot. Terms, cash =
-Ano 18-lt H. D. WHITCOMB,
General Supt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

HORsE STOLEN OR ESTKAY ED.-On
IL Monday night, the 10th inst, the subscriber
lost his horse, from the pasture field of Jacob Arbo
gast near Hermitage, Augusta county. The horse is
OF rich dun color, with white and TAIL aud is
SIX wears old. He is fine looking horse and in good
condition. There is split in the left hind foot A
beTal reward will be given for his delivery to Jacob
subscriber at Hightown Hghlsnd county. or for any
Information that will enable him to get the horse
August 18-3is* WM A. YEAGER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
EDUCATIONAL.
ESIEYAN FEMALE COLLEsifATi
w INSTITUTE. STANTON, VA.


WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEsiiATE
w INSTITUTE, STANTON, VA.
This Institution offers advantages which commend
it to the confidence and patronage OF the public gen
orally
Locality easy ofaccess safe, healthy and inviting.
Compstent and efficient Instructors In every De-
partment
ratns. Giobeg Maps Anatomical Charts, Cabinet of
Minerals, and we'll preserved Skeleton, with pre-
pared muscles veins, arteries, DC
Observation-Disclosures combining order aud firm.
ness with kindness and foFbea-ance.
Fare as good as the market will afford, and charges
moderate for the times not exceeding 1855 per SEES
sion. of 90 weeks for Board ard Tuition, including
washing. lights and fuel, Latin, French and Music.
Pupils to furnish their own towels.
The Fall Session will epen September 18th, 1853
For Circular, address
REV VIM. s. BAIRD, A. NJ,
August l1-4t Principal.
nANVILLsE FEMALE COLLEGE,
DANVILLE, VA.
The next session will commence October LIST, 1868.
ADVANTAGES:
A location safe, healthy and attractive.
g. A full, efficient and experienced corps of teach
ers,
8. A high standard Of scholarship and thoronch
instruction.
Ara fine library, extensive Apparatus and ten
Pianos.
5, Spacious and well arranged Buildings ard
Grounds.
6. Special attention paid to Manners and Depert-
ment
7. Well furnished Rooms, good fare. and special
8. The home character and influence of the school
For Catalogue or further Information. address
GEORGE La MONTE, A. NJ,
Aug 4--10ts.-st5. President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

PUBLIC AUCTION:
We will, on Thursday, the 9TH day of August mex
sell to the highest bidder, the FARM which JOIN
s. Ellis, decd, formerly lived, situated on South Riv
er, two miles above Wayneshoro, containing
TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE ACRE
About I50 cleared and in fine state OF cul
tiv alton, the remainder Is fine woodland. ine
provements two story dwelling, containing
rooms and Passage; Barn and other necessary out
houses.
This land isvery productive in all the crops OF the
country, and in wealthy and intelligent neighbor
hood extent to Z. T. Depot, churches, mills and
schools.
Persons desiring pleasant home viii do well to a.
vail themselves OF the opportunity now offered.
On the same day, we will sell tract of Mountain
Land situated about mile from the farm This
contains between 200 and 3Uo ali i'll original
growth.
J. S. or B NJ. Ellis will take pleasure in showing
these lands to persons who wish to purchase; and
any information respecting them can be obtained by
addessing either Of them at Waynesboro, Va.
TERMS will be made to suit the purchaser.
THE HEIRS OF j. s. ELLIS, dec s~ss
H. IL. Re- o1r,1f
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

THE ssIRREPREssIBLE CoNFLIcr'' IN IowA-A
serious collision took place on the 1st instant at
South English, In keokuk county, Iowa, be-
tween the Democrats and Union men, One Dem.
ocrat was killed and two others died from their
wounds. The Democrats were driven from the
place, but were subsequently reinforced to the
number of fifteen hundred men, and were hourly
receiving fresh accessons. All are represented
to be armed and full Of fight. The Sheriff of
keokuk had gone to Davenport for military as
Sistance,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

Why MORGAN WAS CArFURED.--We COPY the
following from the Tennessee correspondent OF
the Atlanta Appeal:
Captain Coke, one Of Morgan's Commissaries
in answer to the question why Morgan and his
whole force did not not avoid the enemy by cross
ing at some unguarded point on the river, said
there was no such place that there was heavy
river force, consisting of gunboats and trans.
ports of infantry, who kept up prompt and intel
ligent communication by means of couriers with
the cavalry force pressing on their rear, which
it was impossible to get ahead of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18
PERSONAL GRATITUDE.
Before the late election for Congre

Before the late election for Congress,
all the proclamations Of Governor Letch-
er, which were published in this place,
were published in the Spectator, but.
now they are ordered to be published
in the Vindicator alone. As the Vim.
dictator has only about one-third OF the
circulation of the Spectator, many have
been at loss to understand why the
Governor should have his proclamations
published in that paper in preference to
the Spectator and have inferred that
he was actuated by personal prejudice
and had ostsight Of the public interests,
and have expressed surprise that he
should be guilty of such htt1eness. These
people have mistaken the motives OF our
friend, the Governor. We think we
have better appreciation of his char
acter. He remembers, and no doubt
with proper degree of heartfelt graf
Iitude, that, in the opinion of his friends,
he is indebted to the influence of the
spectator for the 1852 votes which he re-
ceived in this county. He does not wish
to impair his usefulness as Governor of
the State, and, consequently, must 50
act as to show the public that he, in the
performance of his duties as Governor,
never suffers his conduct to be controlled
in the slightest degree by personal graf
litude, and to effect this end he must
withhold favors from the papers which
rendered him service in the election,
and confer them upon such as rendered
him none. We have no doubt that, as
the Governor. formerly yclept the
.swatch dog of the treasury" thought
of the loss which the S ate was suffering
in having his proclamation published
! in paper of much smaller circulation,
Experienced struggle between his n
|stincts of economy and his duty to ig-
more personal gratitude; but the scale
was turned by the reflection that if he,
lin this instance, consulted economy, the
/ people would inter that he was recipro-
i eating the favors Of the Spectator, and
was engaged in the refined employment
Of "turning the grindstone." The ex-
allied patriotism and refined sensibilities
j of the Governor revolt at the idea OF
awaiting himself of his official position
to reward personal favors. He wishes
to be not only pure, but, like Caesars
wife, above suspicion; and, therefore,
confers his favors where no suspicion
can attach that he is rewarding services
rendered. We have the consolation to
know that whilst we cannot expect, for
the reasons given, any favors in the way
of publishing proclamations as adver-
Itisements, that we must have the per-
lsonal gratitude of the Governor; for
how would he have felt if he had not
received those 1872 votes in this county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

The REPORTED LOUISIANA VIoToRY.-The
Motile Advertiser, of the 9th instant, has tie
subjoined paragraph, which is probably the
alton from which grew the story about Gen.
Taylor having captased six thousand prisoners at
Donadsonyille, Louisiana
s'We learn that bearer of dispatches from
Gen. Taylor to the Government at Richmond ar
rived here yesterday. We are informed that he
reports that severe battle had taken place al
Donaldsonvile, on the 18th ult., between a por-
ton OF the forces Of Taylor and Ranks-the for
mer with seven hundred and the latter one thou
sand men. Our forces won victory, and cap.
tured five hundred prisoners. No battle to the
extent that has been rumored has occurred With
in his knowledge