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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-01
From MIssIssIPPI.-Al letter in the Al

FROM MIssIssIPPI-Al letter in the At
lanta AppeaL dated at Canton, Miss,
2lst ult., says:
The Mississippi is getting very warm. Col.
Logan fired Into the steamer Julia, 70 miles
above Natchez, injuring her SO that she ioat-
ed down the river helplessly. 1t is positively
asserted that five boats have been destroyed
above, in the neigllbOrhood of Memphis, but
as yet, no particulars have been reported
The utmost caution is being observed in the
navigation of the nyer, and strict rules are
cniOrced, boats being allowed to lauu only at
certain points where sufficient force is post
ed to protect them from attack when at the
shore.
On the 10th and 18th five transports as
cended the river, filled with soldiers, and it
is stated that large body of troops have
gone above Memphis, destined, it is sup.
posed, to reinforce Rosecrans.
Quite q heavy movement from the Big
Black to Edwards's Ferry has taken place,
some 5000 having crossed. 1t is not sup
posed that this movement has any more i'm
portant object than that of securing what
cotton is left iu that scction-the burners
having been very active lately-Or possibly to
attract infantry west OF Jackson, and divert
men which otherwise the authorities might
see lit to move toward Tennessee. They can
do but very little damage beyond what they
have already done, and unless they com. in
much larger fOrce-larger than they can
spare, now that they are weakened by rein
forcing expeditions on the other side of the
river and sending men to Rosecrans-Gen.
Lees horsemen will be amply able to take
care Of them.
The cavalry is admirably posted for prompt
and effective action, only few hours being
required to throw half dozen brieades into
mass in front, leaving competent force on
the TANKS to cut off communications with
the rear. Neither three thousand nor ten
thousand, coming from that direction (more
than their force In and around Vicksbnrg),
can make any serious impression on our
lines.
The marine brigade is very busy policing
the river from Napoleon to Vicksburg, land.
ing occasionally aud taking of negroes aud
stock,
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INCIDENTS OF CHICK CKAMAUGA.---We e take
from our Georgia exchanges some Incl
dents of the battle Of Chickamauga The
following are interesting:
One Of tic most brilliant fcats of this war
was performed by Lieutenant Colonel Frank
A. Reynolds, of the 3)th North Carolna.-
This gallant officer, with only 233S men,
charged brigade OF Yankees, and, after a
desperate handto hand fight of forty minutes
duration, succeeded iii routing the enemy,
capturing ten pieces Of artillery AID two
stand of colors, seven Of which he brought
Off safely. In this charge he lost nearly half
of his men. This is no doubt one Of the
most gallant feats on record 1t stamps
Col. Reynolds as gallant officer, ard should
well make North Carolina proud Of her
valiant sons. Col. Reynolds is a graduate of
West Point, and was the last Southerncr
who graduated at that place. lie is also a
son of Gen. A. W. Reynolds, who com.
manded q brigade Of Tcnncssccans during
The Vicksburs campaign, and vas taken
prisoner there.
The Rebel, in an obituary of Captain
Thomas E. King, a volunteer aid, says
At the first battle of Manassas, in which
he commanded company in the oth GeOr
gia (lNlrtOW's) regiment, he received q .les
"
up 10 very recent pcrioS. lie could not
endure the thought that the enemy was in-
vadirg his native State, and be at home in
quiet. lie reached the field on Saturday,
and was invited to take position On the staii
of Lieut. Gen. Polk, but accepted a position
on the stall of Gen. Preston Smith, rs it
would enable him TO render more imm ediatc
service.
During the desperateand continuous fight
ing all day on Saturday, he escaped unhurt,
+ up to 5 I. NJ, when the firing ceased, and it
was generally believed that the strife was
ended for that day. He had just taken out
his note book, and had written under date OF
Saturday, s p NJ: thank my God that
have been spared through this day; when an
order came from Gen. Polk to make another
advance upon the enemy to drive them from
strong position on q creek in front of our
lines. Gen. Smith advanced with his brigade,
and by splendid charge drove the enemy
some distance. Gen. Smith was still driving
the enemy, himself and staff riding some
distance III advance of the brigade and close
upon the heels Of the rctreating enemy. A
sudden vollcy cut down Gen. Smith and
three Of the officers who were with him, in
cluding Capt. King, who lived abont an hour
and Il half after receiving the fatal wound.
Brighten. BenninS's horse was shot from
under him during one of the late battles on
the Chckamauga. lie dismounted, cut a
horse loose from an artillery wagon, mounted
it bare back, returned to his command, and
was seen, with the utmost sang froid, eating
I biscuit, amid the din and danger of arms.
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E1an.iui,.g Co,yts.-Ycstcrday the Justices

E1ansiai,g C0,ufs.-Ycstcrday the Justices
OF the city, Alderman SanAay presiding,
met to examine two cases oi felony, and dis
posed Of them as follows:
Sarah l.. Suna4rland charr "A with stoai.
ing two blankets, one plsun, ".~ -nio,h coat
and one inoney purse, from Patrick BCnI:m,
On The I'd of September, was heard, AID re-
manded for final trial before judge Lyons .
George Turner, charged with stea'ipg "A
box OF tobacco valued at 800 from Jones g.
Chidrey, on the I'D OF September, was heard
and rcmandcd for final trial before Judge
Lyons at the next term OF his Court.
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Essestofs lind the east end of IIenrico coun-
ty anything but comfortable hiding place.
4 Guard ci citizens patrol the county night
and day, and follow the trail Of a leserter
with the constancy Of a BLOODHOUND. Last
week several fellows who had been in the
bushes fol Goaths were uhearthed AMI turn.
Cd overt the military authorities ion pun
ishmcnt
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THE PosIrloN OF RosEcRANs.-The
Columbus Sun, Of the Odd, in illustration
of the position occupied by Rosccrans,
says:
Mission Ridge is an elevation of some four
or five hundred feet, running parallel with
Lookout Mountain, and extending from the
Tennessee river several miles in q South
westerly direction. 1t is distant from Chat
tanooga, at the nearest point, about four and
I half miles. ROsccrans is represented as
retreatng in westerly direction, his position
now being on this Ridge, six miles from
Chattanooga. If his position has been cor
rcctly stated by our telegraphic reports, his
lett wing confronting our right is in Il very
delenceless condition, as there are as many
as three roads crossing to Chattanooga, sew
eral miles Northeast of him, thus making a
flank movement very easy on The part of our
troops. That he has been badly crippled, we
infer from the fact that he has taken posi-
ton on the highest point OF the Ridge, sew
to Chatanoo,sa1 1wffs Iiss Or, OF tho -, I'D; l.'e "a =,
marshal his entire hosts along the Tennessee,
on this Ridge, for a decisive conflict, or he
may be man9uvering to turn our left flank in
the direction OF Rome or Lafayette.
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DEATH OF GEN. MARSH WALKER Gen
Marsh Walker, who was killed In ASkanSasi
in duel a few days since. WAS native III
Columbia, Tenn, and was a brave officer. who
rntcied the Confederate service at tho open.
in., Of the war He had been accuscd by
Gen. Marmaauke Of cowardiee and inmcdi-
ately challenged him. At the first tire Gen.
W. was shot through the bowels and died II
q few hours.
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Cafetess Drieiny.-On Tuesday afternoon
last Mr.. Albert Moore, asoldier, when cross
ing Broad street, near the Central railroad,
was carelessly driven against and knocked
down by ahackman, who seemed to be at
tending to everything else but his horses
Mr.. NJ received Que or two slight bruises by
the fall, and the hackman was g:yen-what
he richly deseIved-a good thrashing Tor his
carclessncss.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-01

A DNIAISTRATOR'S q EOTiCE--All persons having
"A claims against Peter II and Mary Montague,
decd, will psesest them 70 me, prOpssly authentica
ted for sesilement and those indebted 70 them will
call aud setele the Galpe.
ERANCI3 ISBtlL, Admir- Of
se2-ot 2 y bnd y Montague, dee'd
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Jsulge Iia2yIurto1s held his court at the
State Court House yesterday, and spent the
entire session in hearing the evidence and
arguments OF counsel on application of a
member of Capt. Iiasward's company to be
discharged from service. Similar cascs have
occupied the time of the Judge for several
days, and viii Continue TO do so as long AS
men believe themselves to be Illegally de-
tanned. The Courts are the last resort for the
protection Of the citizen, and will not fail
him in The defence Of his rights,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-01

Icing Improved. east room OF the
City Hall, nov occupied by the Mayor as his
courtroom, is being somewhat rcnodelled,
and il ever completed will be more convc-
nicnt tor the purposes for which 1t Is dc
signed than heretofore. Al present Ills
Honor has no other place III which To hold
his Court, and the workmen are therefore
compelled to stop operations till his morn.
ing sessions are concluded.
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LETTER FROM A YANKEE PRISONER IN
FonT SUMTER THE Easton pa ErpFess
publishes the following letter from As
sistant Engineer llaimany, Of Easton,
who was one Of the naval expedition
that undertook to stern Fort Sumter
and was made n prisoner. lie writes as
follows to his parents:
FoRT SUMTER, CHARLESTON, s. G.,
wednesday, Sept ., 1863.
1iy Dear Iareats; You may be surprised
to receive letter from me dated from this
place of "brick and mortag," but SO it is,
An expedition was fitted ont so assault aud
carry the fort. We reckoned without our
hest for in place Of We taking, we were
taken. The way it was 10 this At about
430.P NJ. Capt. Williams collected the dii.
ierent boats comprising the expedition.
Among the number were two boats from the
l,ousatonic. volunteered to 20 in The one
commanded by Lieut.. Brewer, (thc other
was in command of NJ. NJ. Butler) We
found tEat our party was in the third divi-
sion, and commanded by the Flag Lieuten-
ant s. w. Preston. We were tOwed within
q hundred yards Of the fort and cast adriit
We then formed line aud proceeded towards
Sumter When within fifty yards Of the Tort
we were hailed and fired upon by the sentl-
mel: We gave yell and pitched in in good
style, but il was no go.
All of Captain Williams's, one OF Lieut..
Prcston's (cur boat,) and one from Lieut..
Roincs division were ali that landed. The
others, about Il, commenced firing their re-
volvcis and skedaddied We, who landed,
quickly formed under Captain Williams, q
rs lieutenant, aud tried "to rush up the
rocks" but il Uas no 20. We tried to do
what We volunteered to do bat could not, so
Wc got in one of the many ndentures made
in the walls by Gen. Gilmore, and came to
the conclusion it would be best for us 10 sur
render, which We did. Our men behaved no.
bly,, and We are now risoncrs OF war. Some
OF our party received letters from those who
were AMONG the skcdaidlers, wishing they
were with ,s. AT all events, we all done
what we volunteered to do, which was to gtt
inside Of Font Sumter lalthough prisoners }
The officers in command here are perfect gen
tlemeu, and treat lis Is brave men, which We
showed we were in our three successive at
Temps up the si,fe of the fort. Not man
quailcd, but all rushed towards the parapct
with the intention Of either placing The ila, On
its walls OF falling in the attempt. Very iortu-
natoly only four were killed and about six
teen wounded. !, as usual, am one OF the
lucky ones, escaping without a scratch. The
scene after We landed will try to describe
at another time; it was fearful rs well as
amusing. Yours, allectionatc!y, j. ii. ii.
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AarTo'e Esenix. Some few afternoons
since Clarke Mason, a Lad. son Of Mr. James
ii. Mason. Of this city. fell nom the second
story window Of his hther's residence
alighting upon his head. Strange to cay,
" recovered,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-01

Mayors LOuTt.-Thc duties of the Mayor
are Is Varlcgatcd rs the hueS Of the cameleOn
and rs onerous as asking aims for the poor.
Under the city ordinances he is required TO
keep the streets clean, CatCi, III do"sa large,
punish servants for keeping bad hours, settle
nelashborhood quarrels, make good boys OF
tie bad ones, look after the police, keep an
eye to the chain gang, prevent tipping, and
hea; all violations OF the State laws, before
they go to other tribunals. Seven days and
nights i'll the week he is expected to be about
in spots, just where his services arereauircd,
and especially ut sunrise every morning to
attend the station-houscs, in order that re
fractory servants may be dealt with and re
turned to their masters. However active
and energetic, no one man can properly nj
tend TO so llany things, and the Council
Nigh: readily lessen the labors by empower
ing the Captain Of the watch to dispose of
trivial matters every morning at the cage
Yesterday the criminal docket was not
very heavy or interesting. We note the
ca'es rs the came up:
Peter Graham, free negro, without pa.
pers. Sent To the batteries.
Thomas Wilkinson, charged with stealing
a horse from Majo Brown and selling the
same to Mr.. Tinsiey. Tom admitted that he
took and sold the horse, but claimed to be
the rightiul owner. Continued for wit
nesscs.
John Branch and Peter, two slaves, pun
ished for stealing china ware from Mrs.
Travis.
Catherine Hackcrty, assaulting and beat
ing Elizabeth Weinhold. Complainant
proved to be the aggressor, and the accused
was discharged.
William Willard and John Collins, riding
horses not their own. Case continued for
witnesses.
George Matthews, for selling liquor to be
drunk where sold was fined $40
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Trott;.a-Mr. d. Z, Ward. the rroprieto,

Irofta,g.-Mr. ID. +. Ward, the proprietor
OF new and elegant trotting track, at the
Falls Plantation,' near this city, is about to
have trotting meeting at his course, anL
offers liberal purses To induce competition.
Tie races are 10 come off in October, where
owners of fancy stock will have several op-
portunities for testing their speed in bar
Hess, or under the saddle
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-01

H+r;sa.s-For several weeks past protrAct.
eu reiigiYus meetings have been held In
Omestcfaeid county, and large numbers Of
skinquar.er tie Rev. Mr.. Wintree las bec"
preaching daif5 to large congregations.
AT Union Station, in this city. Rev. Mr.
Christi;f,l, the Pastor, Is holding protrscfyd
meeting, the Church being crowded nightly.
Among the new converts and mourners are
scores OF soldiers from the adjoining camps
aud hospitals.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-01

Fnct.-lf prompt measures are not taken
by the proper authorities to secure fuel for
the citizens OF Richmond, very many falni-
lies will suller terribly this winrer, il they do
not perish with cold. Under existing cir
cumstanees, men Of means, able to stand the
cxtortioners' charges, find it almost impossi-
BILE to get fuel This being the case, how arc
the families of soldiers and mechanics to get
their supplies? The question is one Of vast
importance, and requires prompt attention.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-01

TtwU Tracts oi i,Iri III tr"ocni,;ld county Tor
One containing iG0 acres, (wotbir wood lam! }
on the Three Chopped road, leading from Richmond
To charlottesville, % miles above the former place
II has on it very goot dwelling house. kitchen, ice
house, and other out houses and excellent well Of
water IN the yard, also, tan yard, bow in opera
tion and n good stand for the business. The other
containing co acres, is on what is called the Ridge
road, leading to Columbia, on the Jaxhcs river canal
miles distant from that place, with good dwell
ing and all necessary out houses .
Any one wishing TO purchase viii call on the sub
scriber at BeIhan, hear Cedar Point, on the James
river canal.
TRRSs-Cash or credit, to suit the purchaser, with
satisfactory security GEO w cox
Sc l5-3taW2Wt BpIham CnochIant 60 Vn
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Long Forage is scarce in this market, and
for the simple reason that Government
agents seize all they see. Supplies might be
secured in the country. If proper efforts
We're made to make the rssend in their
tithcs
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The Mobile advertiser, 0f Saturday, saya
that the day before gold was otlesed al -
for Que, but no buyers could bs isspA
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LNIRAl.-Came to my house, about two weeks
~ ago, two " ung Sows, about twelve months old.
The owner Is requested To Come forward, prove
PROPERTY pay charges. and take them away. Apply
10 owM GRAFTON, manager for and adjoining "
NItcn. sc ~ 3tf
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'sTY Dollars Reward.-I traded with Mr. Bates
amy mare for horse (which proved to be stolen,
SStch horse have given 10 the proper owner. My
mare s light s0rre, with white etrpe in the face,
-. she name aud tail, has the dlsemper, and is i've
1ears old. will give the above reward to any
who will enable me To get her again.
HENRY TII0N, Stony Run road,
&c l-2ts Three milea from city
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Al UlE Siealers $500 Reward.-StoIen from my
AVA stables near Meadow Bridge road, Henrco co,
OH the night Of the 10Th inst two horse mules one
large size black, prominent hip bones with the let
Ter k" branded on one hip near the taf the other IA
very dark bay, medium size. both in moderate order
and rather slender for their height, but spirited on
iy SIX years of age. ! will give the above reward
Io the apprehension Of the thief and delivery of the
n,dles. or s0O each Tor the delivery Of the mules
80 2S--Sts WN + q GARNET
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later from l;uyoDc.

By later arrivals from Liverpool at
New York we have the following news =
THE GRAMS" AT BIRKENHcAD.
The London Post, Government organ) OF
September IA, says;
1t is probable that the Jo,.a ji,lc character
OF the original order Tor these vessels will
be established to tie satisfaction, Of the Gov
ernment. There Is no evidence forthcoming
to show that they were built for the Conicd-
crate States OF America. One OF thcii is 10
be allowed to proceed, we believe, this day
Oil her trial trip, Mr.. Laird pledging himself
that she will return to his yard. AS the case
stands at present, there is every likelihood
tilat the Government will ajduloa us iute1a-
ton q interfering NTH them, rs there is moth
in% To show that they violated any provision
oi the Foreign Enlistment or any other law
The London Times, of the same date,
says:
We have authority for stating that two
iron clad vessels, now building al Liverpool.
will not be allowed to leave that port pend
ing further inquiries, and until fresh instruc-
tions are given.
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.
NJ. de MOntholon, who was recalled to
France expressly to be consulted on the
Mexican question, has expressed himself
to the Emperor as follows:
"lf you will not recognize the Southern
States you may renOunce the idea of found.
ing a throne in Mexico, and give up the CON
qnercd kingdom to the Federal States on
favorable conditions"
The remainder of the European political
news consists of contradictory extracts from
The letters OF various correspondents of
English and Continental papers.
The Confederate loan closed at % discount
Consols closed at D23s to !s,l5 for money
Erie Railroad shares declined niue per cent {;
Illinois Central live and half; L. s. skies
one per cent
No quotations of cotton or breadstulis.
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L,>IRAI -f0und IN my corn field, IA mouse .coored
Va Cow with white back and some white about the
<ssc. She to be about nine or ten years Old
<un giving milk. The owner will please come for
ber at snce, prove property, &c-
,c lie JAS SUTTON In
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Il VSi, cs~-S osA..an-X1s Reward--Eron, my
I 4 house, about the 20lf INST (" cream coofea
horse, with white mane and tail, with saddle scar
about mid way of the back; about years OLD. The
above reward VIII be paid Tor any information by
Which can get hm. THOS PEACOCK,
Sc - -6tt Midlothian Chestcrfield
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~ Sxtmsn, ,a nais "A large and ccxaMt :.
carr,.sa. w., u Carriages, &c, consistOg Of Clos.
wsy. s',y eny phs'i'ns, one aud two horse rocEa
Als QUO ~, ~ va, and top buxg,es, aud suikeys
r.l sElss. ARA, ,sieyating LucSe4s for h. .m. inc
''iea pateda leather, by
ksQ~x JOHN \ PITCHER,
Tfedsgas Irop WORKS.
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C CTKAYkD or Stnlen-trom the commons, on the
+ .sth inst a pale Ieh Cow, barren, very fat; she
has @ white belly, and white about the end Of her
tai, strait horns ana ends sawed of l will give
40 for her delivery, information SO that get her
can and II etOlen will give AL AL titOna $50 for
he conv iction OF the thief. JOHN PRlDDY.
l-atA
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EARM Of 100 acres i'll Hanover county, on tht
Mountain road, II miles above Richmond and 9
miles from the Fredericksburg Railroad, for safe
Al The request OF Mr. l. D.i.rick, offer for sale
the farm OF lUo acres on which he now resides abou;
one third Cleared, balance in oak and pine wood
The improvements consist OF a dwelling "A by IS
Containing rooms; also, Kitchen barn, stable,
house, smoke house, tobacco BAN, &c, ans, well OF
line water near the dwelling. Possession given on
tie lSt of December ncXt.
Sc st GDDIIS Il AppkI,SGN
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I .lrs.n, l,As FOR sALE.-For sale. a large and
u Gloss Cn,,i ir'm.ntof Carriages, &c, consisting
hor.s Roeksxa,ses ses City Phstons, one and twa.
suiksy, A." shh"g y seat snl top Bnggies, and
nrrinr. sns 0, light carriage and lot Of elliptic
Apply % mo atins Buckets for . fiouriag mill.
The C.n,i s pILCHER, II the warehouse on
sI-t, ''"'s the Tredegsr Iron Works.
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"AVED-krom my house, on CANDLES Hill, |,
Il dark red Cow with left horn short
~ with small bag. A LIBERAL reward will
fnr her recovery by
~ ..- Mrs JOHN MEASLER.
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ENDGEWOOD Seminary, Amelia The next session
II of this school commences Monday, the 9Th Of DC
tobcr. To a.place early application should be
made a. the school will be limited.
TERMs-Board and tuition S75 per month to 18th OF
February In advance; pupils furnishing lights towels
aud basin after that time according 10 prices Of pro
visions Tuition for day scholars 500 per session Of
mise mouths, half In advance Address the subscri-
bcr, Amelia II, Va. A CRENSHAW.
"a 2o-2aw4Ws