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The New York herald., 1863-07-30

l,l6s, swelling the number since January to
So 50s or about loS per cent more than arrived to
the corresponding date last year. The emigration
fund now reaches the considerable sum OF
$5s 1856 10.
the stock market continued active and buoyant yes
terday with steady increase Of outside business and
progressive development Of speculation. The New York
roads appeared to be the chief favortss. Money was
easy-cal loans ae per cent Gold was dull between
1914 and l2Tx. Exchange was firm at lao.
Tho demand for cotton was fair yesterday. but At
rather easer prices. Tho transactions In breadstuHs
were limited al lower rates. and n provisions quite
derate, at dropping ngures whiskey was lightly dealt
in and was heavy Tho main business in groceries was
In sugars and molasses which quoted firm. The
quiry was good for hay talow and kentucky tobacco
tho latter mainly for export Tho movements in other
branches OF trsde much restricted. The receipts
Of produce from the interior were unusually light.
The New York herald., 1863-07-30

A rcquisition for special meeting Of the Board
OF Councilman, to be held on Monday next at two
o'clock, has already received number OF sirua.
tures. The Conscription ordinance, several bills
relating 10 the Street Department, and other mat.
ten whio ould not be postponed until after ths
hummer vacation, will then be acted on.
The Emigration Commissioners met yesterday
but no business OF special Interest," came IN. m
pumber Of emll lrsats landed here last week wa,
The New York herald., 1863-07-30

w0ODS MINSTREL HALL. MA Broadvav -xr.ro,rAx
GOHCA DANCES. Ao.-TaRGkr EXCURSION Ann PAroRAra
o. rnE NORTH RIVER.
The New York herald., 1863-07-30

= DARNUhS AMERICAN MUSgUM. Broadway - L,yruo
~ kR CATs-ORASG OUrANG-AUrOxArOS WRrKR &c a.
I'll hours sASroRD's OPxaA TRoUPR AND DEM, BRO
FHERs-Afteinoon and Evening
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
An Inside view of Nassau.

Nassau Ouerrun with Cotton COntyaband
Trade yitE Di1ie-T The Blockade not so Eff
.tectioe as supposed, dec.
The New York Herald has long and in
teresting letter from Nassau, from which we
copy the following:
Charleston or Savannah, in their palmiest
days, were never so overrun with cotton as is
the city of Nassau at the present moment
Every available place large enough to hold
half a dozen bales is crammed full and run
ming over. It is piled up six or eight bales
deep on all the wharves, vacant lots and even
on some of the lawns. It is Literally "laying
around loose.n Tojudge by appearance, bag
ging must be rather scarce in Dlxle's land,
and it strikes me that some other things will
soon be rather scarce there if Uncle Sam
sticks to the bonding business insregard to
shipments to Nassau.
The blockade, reported to be SO effective
two weeks ago that it was impossible for a
vessel to leave Charleston, would seem to be
somewhat relaxed, judging by the arrRals
here during the last ten days. The steamers
Charleston, Lizzie, Fanny, Alice, Raccoon,
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
: ABINGDON, FRIDA =, AUGUsT7 Z, 1868.

Kate, Ella, Annie, Banshee, Antpnica, Beau
regard. and one or two others, hare all arriV-
ed during that time from Wilmington and
Charleston, with full cargoes ofacotton, and
some have left again for Dixie.
It is reported here to-day that the reb0
steamer Britannia was capturedslast Thurs
day. off the Hole in the Wall. Shewas heavi-
Nv loaded with cotton. It is 5alao reported,
on doubtful authority, that the steamer Alice
was captured about the same timeef Charles
ton. X
Despite the fact the season fer visitors is
past. the town is stillcrowded With strangers
The Royal Victoria Hotel and al the minor
places are crowded to overnowif1g, and the
cry is, .Still they come" The rbor is full
of shipping Of all kinds, steamers edominat-
ing; loading and unloading go oa night and
day, and the very tallest kind of5bdsiness is
being done generally.
What will become Of Nassau md its peo-
pie, when this war shall have ended, and the
enormous trade consequent thereon shall have
fallen away? Methinks it viii come rather
hard to them to return to the humdrum ron
tine Of former days, after hayingEfheh . I've;
" time Of it a. they have had for fhe last tsS
wears. sS4 - s. -
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
The Yankee Raid Inn nj. q.

Large Recapture Of Negroes and other Iaakss
Pla,nder.
The Kinston correspondent of the Raleigh
State Journal, writes Of the recent Yankee
raid:
The last of the Yankee marauders have dir.
appeared for the present. They took tbsir
final exit on yesterday. Our forces pursued
them on. their retreat, as far as Street, Fsrs
.ry within ten miles Of Newbern, continually
'harassing their rear with cavalry, artiElery
and infantry. They did not eve pause for =
moment, to return the fire, but fed in DISNEY
and confusion, throwing away every insuW.
brance as they went, that seemed to i.upedg
their flight in the least, until they reached
the ferry where they took shelter under The
cover of their gunboats that came up the
Neuse, on night before last, to their rescue
Had it not been for the enemy's gunboats in
the river, the entire expedition would hays
been captured.
& We have here, this morning, one hundred
and sixty head of negroes. twenty Yankees,
fifty head Of horses and mules, wagons, carts,
arms Of all sorts and sizes, clothing of yari-
GUS kinds and colors, tobacco, brandy, and
money, and many other articles too numerous
to mention to-day all captured from the eng
my on their retreat on yesterday and day be-
fore-to say nothing Of the Yankees and me-
groes that our folks killed OF wounded.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
The Evacuation Of Jackson.

The correspondent Of the Mobile Register
writes Of the evacuation Of jackson:
Johnston last night succeeded "a accom-
plishing the evacuation Of jackson, which
had been actively going on Ear the last ten
days, and then fell back to this piace. He
will probably fall back further in order to OBJ.
tain water, an adequate supply of which can
not be obtained either for man q beast at
this point. The weather was very lot and the
roads dusty, rendering the march Hatiguing,
but the troops accomplished theK task in
good order, expressing willingnea to abide
the wisdom Of their chief, but desirj{ ian op.
portunity to give battle, having I'M conf
dence in being able to beat back i6sinvader.
The unfortunate fall Of. Vicksbtrg. and
jackson being but imperfectly folSfied and
easily fanked to the right or left, rsbdered d
retreat to the heart Of the country 81 the part
of Johnston unavoidable. To successfully
move away and save all Of. the Government
stores, and at the same time to enahIesthe ci-
tizeps to get away, it was necessary or john
ston to make stand at jackson md offer
battle. This was done, but the eiiSiny was
too prudent to hazard it until he ha3 gather-
ed all of his forces, which gave hiasxreat SUI
periority in point of numbers, while he was
not in such position as to enable Johnson to
beat him in detail.
Everything having been removed sby noon,
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
VOLUME 24.
Germs.

. The VInGIHIANis publishedevery Friday morn
ings at $500 per annum, if paid in advance, or
within three months after subscribing, otherwise
$3.50 will be charged.
No subscription win be received for a less pc
tied than six months, for whick $500 will b
charged.
No subscription win be discontinued except at
the discretion of the proprietors, until all arrear
ages shall have been paid up.
Terms of Advertising.
One square of 10 lines or less, $l.50 for the
FIRST insertion, and 81 for each continuance. The
/ number of insertions must be marked upon the
margin or the advertisement will be continued
till forbidden, and charged accordingly.
To those who advertise by the year, liberal
discount from the regular rates will be made.
Z: All dues to the Office may be RENTED by mall
in good and available Bank notes, at the risk OF
the Editors, the person renting taking the POST
masters receipt that the money was deposited
In the mail.
Obituaries of more than 10 lines will be charg-
ed at advertising rates, also tributes OF respect,
and SIS 90 for announcing candidates.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07

bread for thems The inmates Of these hoiS0
are often very well bred people. and 90 ii1f
much enjoy this inundation Of coarse yitatG
soldiers entering their kitchens and slonehihS
for hours upon their steps and piazzas.. fsiS
experience engenders sense Of great i;iisega.
rity in their presence. ! Kitchen Utensils sts
appropriated for camp use, and dairies aud
cellars are rifed at night without ,compunc-.
ton. There are many honorable soldiers who
pay for all they obtain, but as class, people,
prefer to admire their exploits without per.
ssonal contact. As the spirituaiists say, their,
magnetism is disturbing This conduct Of
our soldiers has been the same in Pennsylsa.
MIA as in less loyal Maryland. In cou,rensa.
ton for rebel robberies in the North, they
talk of showing no MERCY IN ViryiDso during
the coming trip. A similar sad progranlne Il
deprivation will, therefore be sustain BY
the Virginians, Union and Secession al Ikc. al
has been suffered for two seasons. e
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07

at 10 o'clock at night our forces silently
marched from their breastworks to the bridges,
and crossed Pearl river. The troops having
crossed, the bridges we're set on fire and des-
troyed. By daylight Johnston's forces had
reached this place. The enemy sent out a
force OF cavalry in pursuit, but quickly COM
ing IN contact with our forces ready for bat
, tie, they withdrew toward jackson.
Our losses st jackson during the seven
.days' Sighting were very small, being between
three and four hundred from all sources, al q
large estimate. The enemy made but one ~
sault, and in that was severely repulsed
Every demonstration made by the enemy met
with like fate.
When Johnston arrived at jackson he had
but handful of men, and was compelled to
march to Canton. The enemy sacked the
place, and ravaged the country. Johnston
Immediately addressed himself to the organi-
cation of his present army, to doswhich he
had to supply himself with everything anew;
IN word, begin at the beginning save the
men and their guns, which are but small af
fairs IN the movements Of large army. Ma
dor A. n. Barbour, his chief quartermaster,
went to work with an energy and zeal worthy
of all praise, and in less than five weeks had
procured and brought forward from Georgia,
alabama and Mississippi, the requisite trans
p6rtation for over forty thousand men, togeth-
e. with all their ordnance, commissary, quar-
termaster stores, ETC., and the army moved to
the relief of Vicksburg, and arrived on the
banks of the Big Black just as Pemberton
bad surrendered. The army fell back on Jack
son as before stated, land remained until every
hing had been removed. need but add
chat the troops areby no means dispirited,
and have Astounding confidence in their lea
der ht& - *
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
The Yankee Army Preparing tt
cross over into Virginia.
No Mercy to be Shown to Virginia.

A letter from Berlin, Nd, to Che New York
Tribune, says:
Headquarters arrived here yesterday, and
the army is to-day congregating around it
preparatory to crossing the Potomac for an
other oampain in Virginia. For this itawaits
pontoons. We are afflicted with another pom
toon delay at a momentous period. Our des-
tination IS not for letter writer's to reveal
There is sense of the ludicrous experienced
BY all in being precisely where we were last
wear, with Richmond as far off as ever.
Headquarters are encamped in precisely the
same grove, the soldiers ere robbing the same
farm houses of the poultry and pigs, and
worry the female inmates all day to bake
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
What soldiers .'snacks, are Made Of.

What Soldiers "Snacks" are Made Of.
The Petersburg Express, of Saturday, has
the following paragraph, which will cause .
weak feeling in the stomach of many Of cur
soldiers, who have taken s'snacks" in that
town:
The negro. women 1.-TWO in number) who
served cooked dog meat to the soldiers near
this city, day or two since, were caught and
a whipping Of SO lashes administered to each.
The dish. was served in the shape of Bruins
wick stew, in which dog and pork meat were
promiscuously mixed, and dealt ont to pur-
chasers at the rate Of one dollar q "snock. =.
Though singular taste was observed about
the meat, the discovery that any portion Of
it was canine, was not made until eonsidra-,
BILE part Of the stew had been eaten. An ex-
animation Of the bones was then made, when
they were found to be yeritable dog bones,
We are glad - know that swift and just
punishment was visited upon the women who
perpetrated this Infamous deception.
The lovesof money is the root of much evil,
and We again advise our soldier friends to- be
on their Snkd against eating cheap meat pies,
served irresponsible. negro cooks. They
know not what they may eat in them.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
Later from Europe, Mex1EQ and
the United States
.RICHMOND. JuiY BOZ

RICHMOND, july 3Uth.
The Baltimore American, Of the 28th. says
there is no longer any doubt that Lees army
eluded Meade's, and isAaain iRneaely its old
position in and around Culpeper apd Cor
louisville.
The latest from the army Of the Potomac
is to Saturday. Our forces held the line of
the Rappahannock between Kelly's Ford and
Waterloo.
By an arrival at New York advices from
the city of Mexico to the 10th are received
The Council of Notabilities. acting under
French inspiration, had declared that the
Mexlcans desire an Empire as their form of
Government, and proclaimed Macmillan of
Austria, Emperor; in the event Of his not ac-
cepting, Napoleon is to select person.
An immense confagration occurred at Ha-
vana on the 22d, among the warehouses on
Regia wharf; it is estimated that four mil
lions worth IF sugar was destroyed.
Mayor Opdyke cf New York. vetoed the or
dinance to pay three hundred dollars comma-
tation for censcripts.
An official dispatch from Col Shackelford,
announces the capture Of Gen. Morgan Col.
Duke and 400 men, Sunday, near Lisbb.
John J. Crittenden died at Frankfort, Snn-
day, from general debility without pain or
struggle. His age was eighty-seven.
A steamer from Liverpool the 18th had ar
rived at Cape Race.
S Roebuck Withdrew his motion ON the re-
cognition of the South. In his remarks he
said it has been stated that the time has not
yet come for the consideration Of the Auestion,
and | have yielded to the suggestion, but let
the noble lord bear in mind two dangers be-
fore him which he and ENGLAND have to meet.
viz: reconstruction Of the Union. upon the
Southern basis, and acknowledgment Of the
Confederate States by the Emperor of the
French alone. Russia's reply on the Polish
question does not respond to the expectations
Of Austria. In France it is regarded as con-
ciliatory. An amnesty and armistice are
proposed. The Polish instruction continues.
In the House Of Lords Russell and Derby
both agreed that the affairs of Poland are not
case for armed Intervention. England
could do nothing further than submit propo-
sails. Derby deprecated diplomatic interference.
. Goldin NJ York, on the 9th closed at 1911.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
From the Richmond Wing,
Beware of CrOakeEs.

~ ) & 90.
nard 70 tel o'le iron lse .r 90 .Noro
"melancholy; derlvedIrom 1n e uSeck, means
SIMPLY black olte. oalecA .na sEcslSl's q !,
the liver, the system 3ecouiss NIL aao
the whole world looks yelioW. Ane "ofao
has not changed, inc eye mas;
But there IS, SO 20 speak' iivs1.os sne n1lna
as well as OF the Dooy, anu snsaormer is is
much more easily deranged tnan se iatter.-
When the mentai nepalc lunc.l2s are ols4
ordered, hypochonof'a en y, any que NV, wlsess
Of men becomes 9 100 lull q uespNr Ilague'
pestiience ana famine war, usass1s anu taAes'
mount MN Ike SO many nlgn1n'a5s' ana run
MN at Ulipin speed Anf0ugn "a 3.S !,
Slough OF Despond. Els eye Aers ana
droops MS nose acquires 2 permsssnt snisel,
ms voice croaKs IKE ene VOICE Y |n anclenS
6uil.1ros. ne Is dissaseu 90 sle ueniy as
JOB was only MS ooiis ana scaos e cenceal.
cd from view nnder MS Drain paM and VIVA.
IS worse, MS disease - DON cvn " iocs ano
infectious. Let MN pntton IN Ely TOT nVe
minutes, ana you are iost. Leg a[ g. tell you
ms tale, ana you are gone forever; LIS Woros
nave more poison IN them .nan VIZ sailVa 81
the lama OF fefu. lou VIII insohslAs. s., ram
crow. Inc giacXness OF oalSnessf"ill cover
the earth. = you attempt % lay gl your race
VIII aPllt llke 8 piece q WaipeaIsSn ea.ner-
'boaroi1g g = cnappeo Up, ~ Ter, Or 9
n n : neei ~ summer 1 tlme. ~ slgnt Of
GonIederate money Will give yo4sa pam Nm N
1ne stomach T., a Jar ~ On an asPsE llmo III \
snock you ilko a Da1sery u afti,9Ey IN Iuii
blast. All manner OF STOCKS wiifiose tnelr
stlnness ana appear 70 you as llMnsr. as a cot
ton cravae IN august. Inc price % putty Will
oe appailing. Inc cnllo OF yours zig rs cares
10 eat =, more tnan one INN bacon rsa1or am
n, ner VIII De regarded Dy you as 9 n3lruerer.-
There Will DC wreakness m YOU Knees
you Will De wafer Jolnted and slfck.twlsted
genaraily. It VIII occur to you thAt the lnte-
rest on Confederate bonds ought be pee
cent. a day. payable IN gold. YonsMill look
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
A RAID Repulsed.

Orders 6g GenerGt$ Lee and Cooper.
+ RICHMOND, July Both.
No news this morning except meagre &C.
counts of the repulse Of the Yankee raid
against Weldon.
General Order No. 80, orders the immedi-
ate return of all Officers and Soldiers now abb
sent from the Army of Northern Virginia;
and adds: to remain at home in this hour of
their country's need is unworthy of the man
hood Of a Southern Soldier-While you pro-
badly boast to belong to the Army Of North
ern Virginia, let it not be said you deserted
YOUR comrades in the contest in which every
thing YOU hold dear is at stake. The conf
manding General appeals to the people Of the
States to send forth every man able to bear
arms, to aid the brave soldiers who SO often
have driven back our foes, to strike decisive
blow for TIE safety and sanctity of our homes,
our independence and our country.
By command of
s.i.a ~ GEN'L r. E. LEE.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-07
The Lex TaliOnis-Letter. from
Capt. sawyer.

VcIHueHe dt washington HAS given dSSUrauce
to the friends of Capt. II. W. Sawyer that it
will adopt such a course as would possibly
prevent the execution of capts. Sawyer and
Flynn, and at all events punish it fearlessly
and plRpptly." The press publishes the fol
lowing letter From Capt. Sawyer to his wife:
PRovosT GENERALS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Va, July 9 1868.
Ny Dear Wife!--I am under the necessity
Of Informing you that my prospect looks very
dark.
This morning all the captains now prison
ers at the Libn8 military prison drew lots for
two to be executed. It fell to my lot. N.Y.
self and Capt. Flynn, of the 5lst Indiana In
fantry, will be executed for two captains ex-
ecuted by Burnside.
The Provost General, j. Ell. Winder, as
sures me that the Secretary of War of the
Southern Confederacy will permit yourself
and my dear children to visit me before I am
executed. You will be permitted to bring an
attendance.s Capt. Whilldin, or uncle W. W.
Ware, or Dan, had better come with you
My situation is hard to be borne, and I can
not think Of dying without seeing you and
the children. You will be allowed to return
without molestation to your home. ! am re-
signed to whatever is in store for ne, with
the consolation that die without having
committed any crime. 1 have 10 trial, no
jury, nor am charged with any crime, but it
fell to my lot. You will proceed to Wash
ington. My Government will give you trans
portation to Fortress Monroe, and you will get
here by flag Of truce, and return the same
way. Bring with you shirt for me.
It will be necessary for you to preserve this
letter, to bring evidence at Washington of my
condition. Ny pay is due me from the lst of
March, which you are entitled to, Captain
b owes me fifty dollars money lent
him when he went on furlough. You will
write to him at once, and he will send it to
you. ~.
My dear wife--the fortune of war has put
me in this positions IF ] must die, sacrifice
| to my country, with Gods will / must sub
nit; only let me see you once more, and |
will die becoming man and an officer, but
for Gods sake do not disappoint me. Write
! to me as soon as you get this, and go to Capt.
! Whilldin: he will advise you what to do.
have done nothing to deserve this penal
tv. But you must submit to your fate. It
will be no disgrace to myself, you, or the
children; but you may point with pride and
say, Il give my nuSDano; my cnllufen VIII
have the consolation to say, Il was made an
orphan for nay country" God will provide
for You, never fear.> Oh! it is hard to leave
you thus I wish the ball that passed through
my head in the last battle would have done
I its work; but it was not to be so. Ny mind
is somewhat Influenced; for it has come SO
suddenly on me. Write to me as soon as you
get this; leave your letter open and will
get it. Direct my name and rank, by way of
Fortress Monroe. Farewell farewell! and
hope it is all for the best. | remain yours
until death.
H. w. SAWYER,
Captain 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
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ri H. CH1LroN, IA. a. .G.

General Cooper has issued orders to carry
srto effect the act of Congress, requiring all
Quarter Masters and Commissaries to detail
srch disabled soldiers as may be necessary
for service in their respective Offices. Citi-
xens SO employed will be reported to the en-
rolling officers for conscriptlon.