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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29
NO SICE.
BuREAu OF CONSUMPTION

BUREAU coSscRIPTtoS
Rc mond Va. JAY 2lr 1868.
To answer INQUIRIES 10 correct errors nj Hneol
moo, the GLOWING notice IS pub-hei TO : eoneerneJ; -
Under the recens OF the Pr ,sldent, 1tenil re con
&C. int age all subuun have ceased - be va IL me SUD
Itute less than 45 years old 'ns cot ohef"8e eAP ~
law
Membe, ship, unless officer duy accepted by the Wa,
Of local ORGANIZATION for home defence or special
service cGo mpii'n from service
Their service in the m H uness 10 case Of Gu e' e
ally In commissl n who have duly qtaiteL
g. He asy iurf shnE su sute VIII become abs
In his own perstn the services of the sutstj ere
from any cause other hln the d
-.
FIRST be LEGAL enrolling ece Who he has ro
power act in doubt, will refer tn t. higher authority
with report Of the facts All such add es'e direct to hgaer
authority will necessarily Invariably be referred back Tor To-
nation ana report and he applicants Will hus hAVeuse
leSsly and prolonged suspense. -
Appeals gnst adverse decons by local officers VIII be for
by hearing when pa lsble ground Of appeal
Ia set firth. .
Commandments conschps will give this notice extensive
circulation in the local press 4 their respective States
G. W. LAY Lieut.. Col A. A. g.,
h28-lW Acting Chief OF Bureau
Ulty papers copy week.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

STATE TAXES. - The attention of taxpayers is di-
reeted to tie advertisement of Sheriff ElysOn, in to-
days paper The invitation to come forward should be
promptly responded to by al who have taxes to pay
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29
PIEDMONT institutes,

THE Eleventh Annual Session of this Scbool
viii begin the 7th Of septmbs- next and close on ~
9sth Of Jq1e following For particulars apply to Principal
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

FROM CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, July 27.-Al quiet tonight The weather
is hot and sultry.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

NJ MooRE. p BAYsE h. HOOD
MOORE, BAYNE d CO., No. l47 Main
WI Lynchburg, Va Wholesale Grocer. and Coma Is
sion for the sale Manufactured Smoking Tobae
co. wi receive and sell Sugar, Mosse' Wheat Cora Flour
Bacon. Leather and all kinds Of country produce All
ja9i-ly
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29
CONTRACTS FOR LUMBER.

CONTRACTS will be made the Confederate States Arsenal
Richmond Virginia, for the following named Lumber OF the dmen
sons annexed be delivered at the landings the James River
and KanAwha Canal Railroad DEPICTS Richmond
Proposals for furnishing poron Ct the same
soned, will be received TIL 10 August
100000 feet inch pine plank
10000 sxt Scanliag 10, 20 and 20 feet long,
1900 4K6 4" 16, 20 and 80 "
Is 900 8LI2 Joists, l6, 20 and 80 "a
100 600 pinch plank,
200 600 Poplar plank ~ Inches thick,
$1,000 Walnut plank from TO inches thick,
lf' 10000 " l-inch thick,
4uO 600 q" Va. white pine, TO inches thick,
$1,000 sPokes, Given white Oak( 2IS% S2 inches long,
10000 Shingles =
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

Book FOUND-A memorandum book, belonging to
Jsre B. ---, can be recovered at this office.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

GES. NnL DOw.-This Yankee "Eather Matthew
will proceed a trip Mobile this morning, escorted
BY two officers Of the Confederate police We are rot
iafOrned Of the purpose in sending him Mobile but
presume that it has some reference ID VIC alton Of the
avs by Gen DIV
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

CaARLEs'oS SAFE The Charies:on Courier says that
all sP3 eheusion for the safety OF Charleston has no
passed away and the people buOyanE with e1pecta
ton and strong in confidence aud rejoice in the as
sarsRse that the Zoe will De driven from the city The
planters have generously onded 10 the call for ne
geo lAOOrers who have already done important service
Ia shOr. time Charleston laugh at the foe, come
from what quarter and in whatever forcs he nav.
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TELEGRAPH.C,
FROM MISSISSIPPI.


-MORrOS, July 26th-( va Mobile 27h) III has been
stOrmng here for the past two days The heavy rains
have rendered the pney wood fats anything but de-
sirabe camping ground
About fifty prisoners have been gobbled up between
Clinton aud Bolton yesterday and to day. who we're en-
gagged in plagng aud committing every species OF van
dalism
The most reliable accounts represent that none Of the
enemy ere this side of the Big Black.
skCoED DISPATCH
MORON, July ga slight rain is falling to-day
There has been no change of consequence In the dspo
son Of the troops All have gone 10 work erecting
a bvouac () in the piuey woods to render themselves
comfortable Notwithstanding the sunoundiDg crc IN
stances.
But little news comes in from yicksburg. All the
accounts state that the shpme of troops up the liver
continues. McPhersons corps and per; Of the ord
nance have already gone.
Our cavalry report that there are no Yankees
this side of the Big Black, but considerable number
in Osterhaus' old entrenchments, opposite Edwards
Ferry.
The roads have been rendered almost impossible by
recent rains.
FROM TENNESsEE-sUFFERNGso OF THE PEOPLE.
CHATTANOOGA, July PA small squad of Yankees
appeared at BridgpOr this morning. and attempted to
capture steamboat Our pickets gave them SO warm
reception, that they fed preciptatey.
Parties from Middle Tennessee represent that the suf
ferngs of the people in that portion of the State are
horrible. Some of the most wealthy females are draw
ing raons from the Federal commssary aud others
compele to beg bread for their families in the camp of
the enemy
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

A UCTION SALE BY
IA TARDY 81 WILLIAMS,
i3h and cary streets
We will sell, THURSDAY the 80,h instant, usual
ortment Of
OCERIES,
commencing promptly at ~ O'clock
Fugar, Whisky, Brandy, Wine &C.,
and many other Goods, w5h will In Special
Notice.
Parties having Goods designed this Sale. will please serd
tn in before thursday morning bale with Gro
teres RI 2s-tdl TARDY WILLIAMS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

MEDICAL CARD-OPRICE PRACTICE.
nk. PLUME, of the old Medical House, con-
- hnes hl Ose mainly office practice Franklin
little below the Exchange Hotel and dagonany opposite ODD Pei
lows Hail. where skul and confidential treatment be OBJ
tned reasonable ThEe who have exposed TO
certain contagious ailments, arb invited 10 call early.
Communications by mail otherwise promptly attended to-
0hre open from 3 A. A till ppm.
EIcHMoNp, Va. 2I-lY
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

FNoN East TESSEssEE.-I. IS cheering to learn from
all parts Of East Ter nessee that companies are beng
formed everywhere for home defence. The Knoxville
Register says men Of ali ages and conditions are coming
forward voluntarily AID enrolling themselves for duty
Those who have hired substitutes do not claim any e1
enPion on this account. This law is as imperative
upon them any other In time Of in 5asion no one is
exempt from military duty for any cause except phys
cal disability. Not even the highest OfcehOld rs are
exempt from the highest of all dutiCs-that Of defend
ing our hOm,s and country against an invading Zoe
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

NOTICE. Messrs. TARDY & WILLIAMS have
exclusive control Of Of the Fine Fancy So ps
manufactured al e5s Is meat to whom all orders must be
t1dressei
We paying the highest price eer n cal or IN exchange
for solp--i.r al kiId Of 20. NAl G.. WEBS Q,
iLll-H Man es + 3 q WOrss.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

NOTICE. will sell, privately, the TRACT of
IN LAND containing 800 ACRES, which reside 100
Acres Of which original growth and about 40 Low
Grounds This well adapted to the culture Of Whe
and Tobacco The Buildings follows Dwelling House
Of oms Basement Kitchen, Smoke House,
House The Land Hes Wills Greek sb-ut
5mies oaerSve, In good neighborhood With Churches
and Mills convenient.
TE onehaf cash and the balance years,
or AL cash At the option Of the purchaser.
jyql-sv4WS DAVID GRAY.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

FUTURE DAYS,
A UGTJON ALE BY
IA SLAUGHTER, FICKLEN & CO., Auct'.,
us Main st eet.
On THURSDAY MoRNIN @, mmsnc ng 81 O'Clock, will
sell CHI Zee stick Il
Fresh BLOCKADE GOODS
In DRY GOODS v will oher-
Black Gibbs
Fan Oasslmeres
E1gI-h and American PrLts,
l.kand White Prints,
Bieached Co ne,
Bonnet Ribbons,
shoe fhreedy,
Spool Ootlo.G
Pins Needle and ether snail wares In great variety
ALSO
Shoes Of alrkind8.
ALTO,
2AO rtans Letter and Gao Pane
Enve o3ea- Pens bog ish QllI. &c
AIS.
lOl ke-B OIL Dominion Nuis az, orted
~ doE 81. JG ca Hle ioc Mart
Iy2g-2t SLAUGHTER FIoKLEN & co..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

ES- CORNS, BUNI0NS,
CALLOSITIhS, WAITS,
NAILS AND THEIR bIsEAsTs, &c, &c,
Treated without pain by d. tcHULrz the ohoPOosWho has
returned and be again consulted until further notice The
Dr.'sstAy will be brief.
~ ONCE wall Street Hotel Wall street.
~ Testimonials Of this city always open for Inspection for
LSlss and Hentlemen jy2s-2F
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jy2T -Codtd
NOTICE To CONSCRIPTS OF THE 9TH Gov
GREsSIONAL DISTRICT.

N obedience to General Orders No. 90, Ad
jutant and Inspector Genrsrs Office all white
between the OF is and - In the 5h Congressional
te heretofore Oiled hereby requed report them
teves 70 The Ned al Board Enrolling Officers
and enrol nent at the places and The
notice Of the Examining Board.
This notice includes every heretofore enrolled
tEeen the specified those who have time
charged BY state Confederate States Surgeons
AZ time been dscha ged from the army who have
been dlehgd by District Medical Boards appointed for the
amnaon OF coz ses and who have furnished
stat and by heresf ho certificates Of exemption from
the proper eonseT authorities called upon report
Attention Is call TO Nl, secons2 Aad General Oder
No 50 as follows:
= All a and reguat apple BILE deserters shall be sp
Pel 70 sleh eonseP as all 70 repair place Of render
Voes Tor tn'olment or who shall desert after enrolment
- Co.'s rP Will come provided with at least three DAYS
i~N0n~ J. b. MoPHAIL,
captain and Enrolling Ohicer,
for 5h Congressional District
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

ROANOKE COLLEGE.
'INHIS institution, located at Salem, Roanoke
Il county, Va having btea literally pAtroniEed during the
pat BY disabled for military duty and boys
der is will open session the ls q September.
Tuition for ten months $50
including Modem Languages
Board
tl6 month last session be regulated BroportonAIy
with the advance Of provisions.
For particulars, Inquire OF
IL IL ckdl0t II. y. BITTLE, Presdr. .
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N EW MU sic.

NOTICE to the Citizens Henrico County.
The last iSalment OF Henoo county salt will deli
very TO DAY. It the Courthouse; ell ented TO salt
aud fail IT, Will be their You will D every
member ticket 81 10 pound and for 60 nS
you will have buy empty sack at ~ 30 cents cost
price. ELIJAH BAKER
jy2l-lmo Agent for HenTico County.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

The underdgned, Of the Examining BOARD for bh nor
aonal DIS CT hereby gives mott whom NAV consr
MAJ be has ed upon the following places ana DAYS Tor be e
ann ron OF com erps In pursuance the above notice
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

BY KENT, PAINE co, Auet's
ON WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant, com
~ MERGING g, o'clock, viii sell, by catalogue, Ia
ind very desirable assortment o. fresh
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
DRUGS,
STATIONERY,
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY.
DUBLIC SALE OF LAND,
Il NEGROES, AND OTHsR PROPERTY

CONFEDERATE STAT. s OF A EtI'A,l
MEDICAL PuR oRs fficE
Richmond, ". jus ~ isC3.
WILL BE SOLD, AT tUBl 10 4CCfI q,
on "WEDNESDAY the 10Th day Of July, at II oeos@ A.
at the lot the ard tr-h ~ streets large
number Of gulls belong to the Purvey Depari "a:
Army.
The attention Of Lumber Dealers and Q, ss i.,'q e,t.d
L. W JOINS,
I22-tt Surge n ard Ne deal Purve, or :. s. Amy.
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TELEGRAPH TO JERUsALEM,-We have
news Of project for telegraph 10 j cru
salem. IL is reported that the Syrian
Telegraph is already in operation as
far as Ourfa, at the top of the Desert, be-
yond the Euphrates, and a branch liue
will soon be extended 20 Aleppo, Damas-
Gus and BeyTout, from which latter sta
ton a line will be run South to JoppA
and Jerusalem. Travellers in the East
may therefore soon order apartments in
jerusalem by telegraph Exchange.
The world moves, Five years ago there
was not single vehicle Of any kind in
all Palestine aud Syra--Or road over
which vehicle could be drawn. The
journey from Jeppa 10 derusalem---only
36 miles--lOok a day and hall and
even at such snail pace the traveller was
in moInentary danger OF breaking his
neck as he crawled over the rocky wastes
OF tho Judean hills. Now fsacadamiz-
ed road Is being built from the seaport
10 Damascus, aud omnibuses ars aeen
on the streets Of Beyrout. We may yet
live to see Russ payements in BagdRd and
horse railways In Jerusalem. Who
knows y-Aibany On H. Journal .
All, yesi who knows but what some
politicians Of the fossil persuasion, 10
this country, may some day admit thati IL
is possible for this Republic 10 exist
without the missouri Compromise" or
even the "CmTTEsDES RESOLUTIONS 20
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NASHVILLE UNION.
OF The

The NASHVILLE BNioS was commenced last spring,
for tho purpose Of opposing the Rebel southern Con
fedsracy and Of advocating the restoration ofFodera
authority without any abatement, over all the States
which have attempted to sScode Its object was to
proclaim the doctrines Of Liberty and Union, they
we're once expounded by the fathers Of the Republic
but which for more than one year-the long aud
dreary carnival OF troason--had been unapoken and
unwrltten in the Capital Of the State Of ASDRHW
JACKSON and were treasured up emily in the hearts OF
the faithful We believed that the right way to oon
duct loyal Journal in city like Nashville at such
a time as this was 10 raise the wavering d timid
up to the true standard Of patriotism, and not to
lower the standard Of patriotism after the manner Of
some other journals suit tho depravSd tastes Of the
semi-loysl and sympathizors with the Richmond dy-
nasty.
Tho Unos, therefore, has held friends all who
support and foes all who oppose, the Union Of the
States. It's watohword is FREEDOM AND NATIONALITY.
with rebels and traitors It has no compromise to
make 1t contends for the Federal Constitution and
tho Laws made In pursuance thereof as the SUPREME
Law on TIE LAND anything in the Constitution and
Laws OF any Of the States to the contrary notwth-
standing.
It contends for the Union Of the States, because
without It the preservation Of liberties and ins
tutions aud the Organization Of society itself are
wholly impossible. Therefore, whatever stands in
the way Of crushing the rebellion and restoring
tho Union must perish, matter by What name it
be called.
When thousands Of our citizen soldiers lay down
their lives upon the altar Of their country sacri
fso above all earthly price, and precious in the sight
Of Heaven, God forbid that any ignoble motive Of
self interest should make any wsver in his 10y
atty. If there be any such, let them look at the
blood of Shiloh, Fort Doneson MurfreesborO and
fredericksburg, and blush at their wickednrss and
folly Love for country should now oysrshadow
every other feeling and he is patriot who loyes
his houses lands or negroes with 1.-THE Of the dsyO
ton which be feels for his country. Even puHdsni
sel6shnsss should compel W be patriots, for who
can hope to save his own from the wreck Of
a ruined and dismembered Union
We want to see the land once blessed with the
enduring sunshine Of an honorable peace based upon
tho complete and unconditional submission Of the
robes how in arms and not lt up with the deeeitful
glow Of peace based upon emasculate loyalty, aud
concessions to traltors-tho glow Of meteor which
would shine only 10 betray, and going out would
leave us in darkness tenfold gloomy than that
which prevailed before.
These are tho sontimonts and views which the
| UNION will continue TO advocate through whatever
OF storm or sunshine may await II in the future, aud
we ask the support Of all who believe il to be import
ant that thoroughly and vigorously loyal newspaper
should be published In Nashville.
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NAMES OF CHAPLAINs

Dstatged for Hospital Duty IN This city.
l.. RAYMoND, 5lst Illinois, Hospitals
Nos. l and 10.
j, SMITH, 18th Ohio, Hospitals Nos. 2
and D.
j. PoUcHER, 3sth Ohio, Hospital No. T..
r. F. DELo, 30th Indiana, Hospitals
Nos. ~ and %
j. DmLoS, 18th Ohio, Hospitals Nos. 2
aud lG.
o. KGvxKDY, lOlst Ohio, Hospitals Nos.
8 and Is.
JAS, MATHEWS, 18th Kentucky, Hos
pital No. 8 and Officers.
j. CooPER, Sd Kentucky, Hospitals
Nos. IA and 10,
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Nos. AND LOCATION
or
HOSPITALS In NASHVILLE.

No. l--Gun Factory. College street, ~ tho am.
Surgeon, ]. y. WEsks.
" 2--Uaiversity Building Market sir,et on the
Hill. surgeon, A. W. KEiiy.
q 5-Enslsy's Building, sE corner Public square
Surgeon, Atf0. EwHo.
t-Howard High School, College street on the
Hill. Asst. Surgeon, +. s. lows
" 5--Gun Factory, upper end Front street Asst
bdrgeOn, Y. II. BLAaER.
e-Collego street, near Broad surgeon, Gas
ScHIUssER.
" 7-collego street, between Chvrcl and broad
Act. Asst Surgeon, q. ". FRANCE
" s-Masonlc Hall, Church street, near summer.
Asst Surgeon, d. BECHE.
" o-Carriage Factory, Market street, below the
Square. Act. Asst Surgeon, J. d. sEEKR.
a 1O-Medioal College, College street, on the Hul.
Act Asst Surgeon, W. X. BOWLING
IL" PEsr HovsE "-Ou the University PIKE.
Act Asst. Surgeon, L. d. Hook
l2-Broadway Hotel, Broad street, corner Cherry.
Surgeon, FRED. SEYMOUR.
13-Hume High School, Spruce street. cor. Broad.
Surgeon, =. HntRICK. u
" l4-Femaie School, Church street, near Chatta
noogs Depot. Surgeon, A. C. NC CHEs-
MY.
15-Hynes' High School, Line street corner Sum
mer. Surgeon, J. R. wEsT
g I6-Gordon block, corner Broad street and River
Landing Surgeon, FER9. SEYMOUR
l7--oFFIcKRs' HosPlTAL--Planters HOTEL sum
mor street, corner Deaderick. Surgeon,
5. d. WATERMAN.
ls--Corncr Church and College streets. Surgeon,
+. T. HURxTBAL
" l9-Morris Stratton's Building, No. Ia Market
street. surgeon, L. II. Adler.
" 2o--BAptist Church, Summer street. Surgeon, =.
GOODWIN.
n Methodist Church, Church street Surgeon,
3. SnsNRTT
22- HRrdcastles, South Market street. Surgeon,
-. BEfRwITH
. 23-Corner Vine and Broad streets. Surgeon, o.
CHAMBEBfIS.
25-Corner Market and Clark streets Surgeon,
l.. G. RIOS.
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4. o. o.
JoHs y Hips, oraud secretary, shoald Do a. Is.

JoHS ,. hips, oraud secretary, shoald Do q, sssod
Al kashglLo, TsAa.
TeHnsasss Lsdgs, No, Meets every Tuesday Evun.
lug, a. their hHd 90 she ~ Uniou and sum.
streets. The uinceFs for the present term are
.. 8, Lrsueur, G.; J. r. Mills, V.d.; J l.. Weakly,
Secretary l.. X spain Treasurer.
TFabus Lodge, No i0-Meets Al the same place
every Monday Evening. The uhoera are X
Campbell, n. g.. Henry Apple, va, J. I. Park
Secretary D. y. Brown, Treasurer,
fasaey Eo,igs, No 9o--Aee,s At their Hall ON south
Cherry street every Friday .yeniug The officers
are O g. Covert Nc. Frank Hartman, V g.; James
Wyatt, Secretary ". b. Mallory, Treasurer
Auosra Lodge. No lus, tGrrmau)-Moots al $40
Hall, oorocr Of Uni1n aud summer strsets, every
thursday Evening. The ofhcers are Charies Rich
NG.t Frletma VG.; --- Rittorlich Secretary,
Coo, Soilerle, Treasurer
Rdsslg EaclBipssii, No, l--Neots a. the above Hal
me hrrt and thrd Wednesdays Of each month.
Tue oucers Arr; j. Mills, CT; r a. Mcbride. a. p /;
q n. Tllort = W; Peter Harris. IT, J.W.; John D
uide, Scribe B. n. Gutter, Treasurer.
Oi.,s breach E..oampossu, 40. 4--Meols II tho
above Hall on the fecuud ana tourth Wednesday
nighu OF earh month, The u0iosrs are Jas T liol
CP., Ioury Apple Il. p, 4. Mokor, SW,i friod
man, l.W,' NarlsF kuchsr, s'ribui = \. Ward
Treasurer,
~ ns.rs y Daag hsrs q RsbstaA-Meots The IRE
FRIDAY Ahsnoou u each month, 40 eoiock.
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much nearer the river, and at this point
the canal is being or has been cut. The
removal Of the levoe allows the Missis-
sippi walera TO flaw along its old chan
mel and connect with the lake, thus rem
dering an entrance into the lake easy
from the river at point seveRtv-6ve
miles above the Notifications at Vicks-
burg, Having once entered the lake a
navigable stream south can be formed by
way Of Tensas river. This river is two
hundred and fifty miles long, and is nav
igable during six months of the year by
steamboats, for one hundred aud fifty
miles from its junction with the Washita.
II pursues t5Ttgous course In a direc-
tion nearly parallel with the Mississippi
until il unites with the Washiia at Trim
ity, a village Of Catalonia parish, La,
twelve miles below Harrisonburg, The
river thus formed is called the Black
river, which falls into the Red river by
three channels at point about thirty
miles above where the latter falls into
the Mississippi river nearly opposite the
boundary line between the States Of Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana But as this out
let of the Red river is fifty miles above
the fortified position at Port Hudson, and
between that place and Vicksburg, it be
comes necessary to find another outlet TO
the Gulf than by the delta Of the Mis-
sissippi, 10 reach which Port Hudson has
to be passed. u ga. ..a. ...
lI THE AToHAFAYLA RIVER
now comes into play. This river is an OUT
let of the Red river half bayou, halfriv-
er-and commences few miles from the
mouth of the latter, at the north extremi
ty of Point Coupee parish. II flows
nearly southwark through Schetimaches
lake and enters Atchafalaya bay on the
Gulf of Mexico The whole length is
estimated at two hundred and fifty miles
The channel is much obsiructed with
driftwood, which hinders free naviga-
ton in the summer, but in high water
steamers can navigate from the Red river
to the Gulf. It's name in the Indian di-
alect is "lost water" II is not at all
unlikely--in fact it is almost a matter of
certainty-that formerly this river or ba-
you formed the main channel of the Red
river before it forced its way into the
Mississippi river above Port Hudson. If
the waters of the Mississippi could be
induced to flow with any degree of force
into Lake Providence IL would naturally
make its way to the Red river; and IL
by any engineering skill the current of
the Red river could again be made to
flow along its original channel, the Atch-
afalaya, powerful and navigable stream
would be formed from the Mississippi
fifty miles above Vicksburg, TO the Gulf,
distance of over Eve hundred miles,
cutting off Yicksburg, Port Hudson,
Natchez and New Orleans