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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-15
By THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA,
APROCLANIATION,

vTyHE Senate of Virginia having declared Va
i can't the 46fh Senatorial District, composed
Of the counties of Ritchie, Doddridge, Harrison,
Peasants and Wood and the 50th Senatorial Dis
trict. composed of the counties of Brooke, Ham
cock ana Ohio, and these districts being IN the
occupation Of the public enemy; and the oroa- {
nance of the Convention having aautnorizea Inc
qualified voters of said district, who may De m
the military service Of the State or OF the Con-
fAderate States on the day cf any general or spe-
cial. election for the General ASSEMBLY. to sote
in said elections at such place OF places Nltnin
their encampment, as the commences !, - su:.
encampment shall designate, whether tne s 'ael
.encampment shalt be within the limits OF TINS
State or not: and also authorized The citizens of
any county or corporation absent thcrefrom be
cause Of the presence Of the public enemy, who
.would be qualified to vote for members of the Ge-
neral Assembly in such county oracorporation,
during the continuance Of. the present war, tos
vote at any general or special election for menu
obers Of the General Assembly in their counties
or corppration atithes court house OF any county
or corporation in the State where they may hap
Den to be on the day Of said election. Therefore
/. JOHN LETCHER, Governor Of the Common
Wealth Of Virginia, by virtue Of authority vested
in the Executive by law do! hereby proclaim
that. to supply said vacancies, elections will be
held on the 4th THURSDAY Of May next, be-
ing the 18th day Of the month, in conformity to
law and the ordinance of the Convention passed
on the 9Th day Of December, 1861. Officers in
military camps and posts and commissioners and
others in the several counties and corporations
in the State will conform themselves to the pro-
visions herein cited and receive such qualified
voters as may offer their votes for the said SEE
naforial Districts IS gi9s'Fsf
fer, : Given under my hand .as Governor,
l. S. and under the less seal Of the Commons
/ fwealth 81 Virginia, this 18th day Of
April 1868, in the eighty seventh year Of the
Commonwealth. g79z ai JOHN LEICHEN.i
Testet i. ~ 3 ie,5, 81 3yat 8 I4fta1ss
sna GEO. W. MUsFoRD,
saah Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
81 May !, 1858: AT. az eail isl'sif gf.1 a9I
HEADoRs. DEPARTMENT WESTERN Va,
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~ HEADoRs. DEPARTMENT WESTERN Va,
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I5CALLthe earnest attention of the citizens
j of SmSlh, w ythe, Grayson, Carroll, Floyd
Bland, Russell, Tazewell, Pulaski. Giles, Mont
gornery, Mercer, Monroe, Roanoke, Craig
Botet6urt, Allegheny, Greenbrier, Nicholas.
and Pocalontas connties to the following plan
suggested sby the Hon. Secretary of War, to-
obtain supplies for our troops in the Depart
ment. and invite their prompt cooperation ~
carrying out the laudable and necessary Oh
/ feet proposed. 2sss'
81 The Committees, appointed by their fellow
citizens, are requested as soon as practicable
| to inform the nearest Commissary Of the.
! amount Of subsistence obtained and the De-
BOT al which the stores viii be deposited, in
all oases securing, ifpossible, falocation on Of
near the line of Railroad.t,1 81 8sBa - es5.a
i It is well known that ample supplies are
4 vet within the Department and the determi,
j nation Of all that our men in the feld. shall
/ not want, VIII secure TO them the provisions
Il now 80 much needed sI eza9hsaf' eaa s4,aitsi
4 sW Bycommandfofl atl ..!s!., l., .., I,
Il !. So. MAI. GEN. SAM'L JONES. h
4 HaW. KING, Mai. & Chief C. S. "A
4 May is, F1S63.-2w
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

We have the bad news that the 10Th Massa-
chusetts regiment has suffered severely in the
battles at Gettysburg. Col Ward and Cap
tains Jorgensen and kirkland were killed
1t is not stated in which battle they fell, but
we presume it was in the battle on Thursday,
for Col. Wards body was in Baltimore Sat
urday, on the way to Worcester. The fol-
lowing dispatch, which we are permitted to
publish, was received here yesterday =
BALTIMORE, July 5, 1868.
TO capt. Church Howe, Worcester:-
Killed in the 18th regiment, Col. Geo. A.
Ward, and Captains Jorgenson of Leominster
and Murkland of Fitchburg. Wounded, Sc
verely, Lieut.. Col. Joslin OF Worcester, and
Lieut. Fletcher of Northbridge. Wounded,
Capt Prince of Oxford, Capt. Gale of North
boro, Lieutenant Stevens of Leominster
Lieutenant Murray OF Worcester, Lieutenant
Buss of Clinton, and Lieutenant Dudley OF
Grafton. Loss heavy. Victory ours. Col.
Wards body was sent from Baltimore by ex-
press yesterday, at half past five o'clock in
the afternoon. 1 will write you the particu-
lars. LIEUT.. w. r. WHEELoCK,
Quartermaster 18th Mass. Regiment.
Col Ward was one of our bravest and best
officers. He was also an excellent citizen,
and man of the highest personal character.
His death will cause much sorrow in this city,
where he leaves a wife and children and a
large circle of personal friends. He was
somehing over thiry-seveB years old, having
been born in this city on the 10Th day OF April,
1926. Capt. Jorgensen was much respected
here, our people having become acquainted
with him while he was here as a recruiting Of
ficer. He was brave and faithful officer, and
deserves that his memory should be honored.
The body of Col. Ward will probably arrive
here to-day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

MEMPHIS, July 2.-Adyices from Vicksburg
to the 18th ult., are received. Although no
positive advantage was gained by the spring
ing of Gen. McPherson's mine, yet that Off
Ger in pursuing the rebels, caused them to
spring counter mine on General Shermans
front; but the only damage done was to de-
stroy the head of his approach, which a days
work will clear up.
Col. Wood is raising the guns of the gun
| boat Cincinnati in position on the bluff The
rebels keep up constant fire, but our casu,
alties are not numerous. The weather is ex-
tremely warm, but the nights are cool and re-
freshing. Gen. Johnston is in the vicinity of
Canton; making preparations for forward
movement.
VICKsBURG, June 29-Evening. -Ourforces
were withdrawn to-day to the outer side of
the contested fort, to the front of Gen. Logan,
in consequence Of some advantages Of posi-.
ton which enabled the enemy to throw shells
INTO our position, thus endangerirg the lives
OF our men without present benefit The
withdrawal however is only temporary. A
sharp fire is still maintained. The total casu-
alties in this last struggle are not known, but
will not exceed 200.
New York, July 5.-The Sunday Mercury
has the following:
Cairo, July 1.-The city was excited this
morning by rumOr which | have thus tar
found it impossible to trace, to the effect that
an engagement was progressing on the Both
ult., between the advance forces of Gen.
Johnston and those comprising Gen. Grants
rear. 1t is known that a scouting expedition
from Johnstons army had penetrated very
near our position on the previous day, when
Johnston's whole force was within few miles
only of our outer pickets. Confirmation of
the rumor is awaited with intense eagerness.
TROUBLE WITH THE INDIANS.
The same paper has special dispatch dated
Desmoines, Iowa, 4th. The Indians on the
border are aroused to terrible action, and the
excitement on the border is momentarily in
creasing. have direct and reliable inform
alton from the border that no less than 5000
red skins, principally Sioux, have just attack
ed the Pawnee agents or Plat river. They
are said to have fought like devils. | am I'M
able to give the result although understand
that many of our men who defended the place
were killed and a number wounded. Lit. Col.
Pollock of the 9th Iowa, with the I'd battalion
of that regiment started from Fort Randolph
few days since for Devils Lake, where In
dams are said to be congregated in consider
able numbers. A fight is also anticipated
there, and warm times are expected. The
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

aim is to reach Williamsport, and thence es-
cape into Virginia. Intercepted dispatches
give information that Beauregard is in Rich
mond, and perhpps on his way to Culpepper.
Gen. Meade is harrassing Lee with cavalry,
and following close in pursuit.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5.-The Journal pub
fishes the following in an eXtra;-
Baltimore, July 3, ll.30 a. m.-The war
correspondent Of the journal has just arrived
from yesterdays battle Held. He states thut
the rout of Gen. Lee was thorough and COM
plete. Gen. Meade has not only captured
10000 rebels, but recaptured all our own
troops who were previously in the hands of
the enemy.
3P. Mt is really true that Lee has been
thoroughly routed, and is seeking to escape.
Pleasanton cut oil his retreat in the gap lead
ing to Chambersburg. We took one hunded
and eighteen pieces of artillery and from if
teen to twenty thousand prisoners, and retook
all they took from us in the first days fight.
We hold the town OF Gettysburg and all the
hospitals. 1t is complete victory
BALTIMORE, July 5.-ln consequence of in
formation that Stuart was about to make a
raid in our rear this afternoon, Cen Kilpat-
rick was sent out on our right. Some can
nonading was heard, but up to nine O'Clock he
had not returned to camp. Should the enc
my be found here in the morning, the fourth
of July will receive additional cause for COM
memoratiOn.
WASHINGTON, July 5.-The recent rains
have swollen the Potomac, thus rendering the
river unforda5le, an important tact in view of
military operations. The water in some pla-
ces in the upper Potrmac is said to be or
feet deep. The city is jubilant tonight over
the latest war intelligence from Pennsylvania
BALTIMORE, July o., Twenty three hun
bred prisoners have just passed along Balti-
more street from the Northern Central depot,
and 1900 more are shortly expected, which
will make 5,054 for to-day. This is but
small installment, it is said, of all who are to
come. While passing through the streets
some parties had the bad taste to raise cheers
of triumph, which induced the rebels to give
vent to their peculiar yell and cheer for Jeff.
Davis and the southern confederacy. In adj
dlion to these 5000, 800 passed through here
OH Friday night, which will make the number
SO far nearly 6,000
MORE FIRING HEARD.
PHILADELPHIA, July "a gentleman who
lives on the road to Fayetteville, ten miles
from Gettysburg and who arrived to-day,
says that at four o'clock yesterday AFTERNOON
he heard firing, which continued till nearly
dark. This morning it again commenced at
an early hour and lasted to near o'clock,
but not nearly as heavy as the night before.
He left at nine O'clock and the firing had
not been renewed. The sound was in the
direction OF Gettysburg.
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tured. He is reported to have died in an hour

tured He is reported to have died in an hour
afterwards.
About 4.30 P, NJ. the artillery Of the enemy
slackened, and had entirely ceased at 3, the
last shot they fired being far beyond their
original position; and the infantry columns
had withdrawn to their covers. We took up
wards of 5000 prisoners. The enemy captured
but few if any of our men.
The rebel prisoners report that Gen. A. 7.
Hill was killed outright upon the field, and
that their officers suffered far more and great
er casualties than in any previous engage
ment.
So terrific was the enemys fire that the
small house where Gen. Meade'S staff were
quartered was perforated by several shots.
Many of the staff horses were killed around
the house. Gen. Butterfeld was struck in
the breast and, it is feared, internally injur-
ed, by piece of shell which exploded in the
building 1t. Col. Joseph Dickinson Of the
staff, had his left arm perforated by flying
fragment OF shell, and it seems miracle that
no greater damage was done to life or limb.
Several OF our general officers were wound
ed in the engagement. Gen Hancock was
wounded in the leg. Gems. Gibbon, Warren
and Hunt were wounded In consequence of
the excitement and difficulty in ascertaining
their location, the names Of many prominent
officers reported as killed or wounded, cannot
be ascertained tonight.
Too much credit cannot be given to our ar
tillersts, who for hours stood to their guns
under broiling sun, and surrounded by tho
missiles of death, retiring only to give their
positions to others when their caissons and
limbers were exhausted Of ammunition. The
infantry engaged also did their duty and the
enemy to-day at their hands have received the
greatest disaster ever administered bV the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

PRIZES TO THE NAvY.-The United States
steamer Lackawanna, Capt. Marchand, on
the l4th ult., after pursuit of one hun
dred and nine miles, captured the British
iron steamer Glasgow, bound from Havana
to Mobile. During the chase most of her
cargo was thrown overheard, as well as the
mail, and part of the ships papers. On the
return of the Lackawanna towards Mobile, in
company with the Neptune, they captured the
rebel steamer Planter of Mobile, bound for
Havana, with a cargo of 365 bales cotton and
l34 barrels of rosin. Sixty or eighty bales
OF cotton and several barrels of rosin were
thrown overheard.
Lieut. Commander Eaton, of steamer eau
cassian, reports to the department, dating off
New Orleans, June 90, the capture. of the
rebel sloop John Wesley, which had evaded
the blockade of st. Marks, Fla, on the 18th
uLt'' and was bound to Havana, laden with
cotton.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06
Gen. Yeade's Official dispatches.

FIRST DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, July "a P. M.-An official
dispatch was received here from Gen. Meade,
dated headquarters of the army of the Poto-
mac, seven A. NJ, July 4th, which merely
states that the enemy had withdrawn from his
positions occupied for attack on Friday. The
information in the possession of Gen. Meade
at that hour did not develop the character of
the enemy's movement, whether 1t was II re
treat or maneuver.
Reliable information received here to-day
asserts that Gen. Lees headquarters were at
Cashtown yesterday afternoon, and further
represents that the rebels were tOrtifying at
Newman's cut in South Mountain to cover a
retreat. Later official dispatches are expect
ed this evening
SECOND DISPATCH.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
July 4-noon.-To Mag. Gen. HaLeck The
position of affairs is not materially changed
since my last dispatch Of I A. NJ. We now
hold Gettysburg. The enemy has abandoned
large numbers Of his killed and wounded on
the field, | shall probably be able to give
You return OF our captures and losses be-
fore night, and a return of the enemys killed
and wounded in our hands.
GEO. G. MEADE, Maj. Gen.
THIRD DISPATCH.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
July 40 p. Mo Maj. Gen. HalIeck =
No change of affairs since my dispatch of
noon. GEO. G. MEADE, Maj. Gen.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, July 9th, 1880 A. MI o
following Is the latest official despatch -
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
July 5, $50 A. M. Mag. Gen. Hallecb The
enemy retired under cover Of the night and
tile heavy rain, in the direction of Fairfield
and Cashtown.
Our cavalry are in pursuit. 1 cannot give
you the details in captures Of, prisoners. col
hrs anu arms. Upwards OF twenty battle
flags will be turned in from one corps. My
wounded and those Of the rebels are in our
possession.
GEO. G. MEADE. Major General
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WASHINGTON, July about three hun
bred members of the 9th Maine regiment,
Col. Wentworth who volunteered to remain
beyond their time while Washington was
threatened, have been relieved by the war de-
partment, and left for home yesterday. Med
ais of honor are to be awarded them.
Maj. Gen. French, yesterday succeeded in
reaching Williamsport by "A forced march from
Frederick, with considerable force, and he
has destroyed the pontoon bridge and train of
Lees army, which the latter left in position
there to serve for emergencies.
Maj. Gen. Sckles reached here by rail
this morning Though suffering from loss of
his leg, his physical condition is thought to be
improving
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06
CITY AND COUNTY.

T. w. WELLINGTON, ESQ. will leave in the
ten o'clock train this morning, by request of
the mayor and aldermen, for the scene of the
wounded belonging to our city and vicinity.
The friends of our soldiers may rest assured
that any aid in his power will be promptly
rendered, and information sent home at once
of their wants and condition.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

ooME Baltimore rebels who congregated at
the street corners to abuse the negroes return
ing from labor in the trenches, have been pan
ished tor their insoence by being sentenced
to the trenches for two months, on half rations
and without pay.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

New York, July ga Murfreesboro spe-
cial dispatch, dated o'clock P. NJ. 4th, says,
Bragg evacuated Tuahoma this afternoon,
dismountng and spking his heavy guns, and
is in full retreat to Chattanooga. Our forces
hold Shelbyyille and Guy Gap.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

10 Inc Kingston, Jamaica, steamer OF June
~, says vessel that has arrived there re-
p rs meeting the pirate Alabama on the 18th
in ~ .s On the Point, cruising close in to land
- ''e iScA Oh the Aspinwall steamers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

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FURNISHING GOODS,

Will here find choice and well selected stock of goods
that will be sold at reasonable prices. The assortment
of Spring OyercOats Business Coats style Sacks
and Skeletons is uneommony large and persons IL,
search of bargains will find it for their interest to cali
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WEBsTER.-The following list of appIopri-
atons is for the year 1868 State tax 3d.
9l2 90; county tax $l,347 81; town grant
$3.50 80; overlayings $3.50 53-~total $14,-
o95 Az; which is provided for by eight hun
dred and eight polls at two dollars-$l, SIG
Income on property at $.Ol3 on $l-Sl2,-
| 4l9 AZ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

In accordance with the wishes of the pres
ident that thanks should be returned for the
gallant deeds of our army, appropriate mem
ton in prayer and sermon was made in our
churches yesterday, Of the cause we have for
joy and gratitude. Rev. Mr.. Richardson, at
the Salem street church, preached an admir-
able discourse, partly extemporaneous, re-
viewing at some length the causes of the
wicked conspiracy against the government,
being particularly severe against those at the
north whose loyalty is of questionable char
acter. He closed by recommending that the
state should urge upon the president the poll
cy Of calling upon all men, black and white, of
all callings, to join in the final overthrow of
this rebellion. His sermon was full of jubila-
tions over the hopeful character of the late
! dispatches from the army.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

The alarm of fire raised last night about
halt past nine o'clock, proceeded from the
burning of hay stack near Quinsigamond
village.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06

HOUSE AT AUCTIoN.-A valuable house ON the
corner OF Lincoln and Kendall streets is to be sold
at auction this morning at eleven O'Clock, by E. W.
Vail