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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
Adult AND lNsP'R GENERALs oyy1cl,
RIoAMoMD, July 20, 1850.
GENERAL ORDERS, I
No QS

GENERAL oRDERs.l
All white male residents OF the Confederate sAtes between
the Of eighteen and iorhve sSenpted by law and not
already In the service will be enrolled Persons liable enrol
ment may enrolled wherever they may be found
H. The LIST paragraph Of General Order No. &c. current series
amended read follows Companies bAttlon and
regiments Of not within the OF CONSUMPTION
eighteen and oyhv viii be accepted volunteers throughout
edeAey the Of August 81 1867 NO. 229 for
local defence and special service Those belonging 70
OF and neither exempt
by law already the service, VIII be discharged and
por ed TO the Bureau Of Consumption for enrolment
Ill The following regulation will be In addition 10 those HERETO
published In regard 10 subsute Hereafter person
furnishing substitute In accordance with existing regu aons
become liable and be Immediately enrolled for military
upon Of the services Of the substitute furnished BY
him NON any cause other than the casualties Of
By order,
[signedl COOPER,
iy 2I-iW Adutant and Inspector General
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
MOTTO &.
BUREAU or cOSscnPrIoS,
Richmond, Va, July 2lSt, 1868.

Richmond, Va, July 21st, 1868. !
To answer Inquiries and 10 correct errors not uncom
nou the following notice pubiShed 10 all concerned
Under the call Of the President extending the con-
script age subStuons have ceased - be valid the sub
than IS years old and not otherwise exempt By
l-w.
Membership, oeer duly accepted by the War
OF cal aoEs for home defence special
service sonfer exemption from Coz ederate service
neither service In the militia uoes In case OF osers aetu
ally 10 commission who have day qualified
g. Hereafter any furnishing substitute will become liable
person whenever the services Of the substitute
from any other than the casualties Of
applications for exemption ground whatever must
ADDRESSED the local enrolling sce who, he has not
power TO act doubt will refer IN t. higher authority
report Of the facts All such addressed direct 10 higher
authority, will necessarily ard invariably be referred bak for To-
and report and the applicants win thus have
lessly lost time and prolonged suspense.
Appeals against adverse decisions BY local oces Will be for
Warded them hearing when any plausible ground Of appeal
Is set forth
s. CommandAnts Of conscpS will five this notice extensive
in the local press q their respective etates
g. W. LAY, Lieut.. COL A. A. g.,
I23 Nv Acting ohlef of Bureau.
City papers copy one week.
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SCHEDULE A.
RICHMOND, July Is, 1868.
Hov J,vrs srnnox secretarv Of War


TO schedule
Mr. HARRISON
ceved
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dVhnp
as
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which
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
FROM MISSISSIPPI.

NORrOS, MISS, July 2l-via Montgomery, 22d.-No
change in the situation of affairs to-day. The enemy
busy engaged in tearing up the railroad track be
tween Brandon and Jackson. They burned the depot
the later place last night. Grant is evidently pie
pairing TO fall back as there is no water in front.
SECOND DESPATCH.
NORToS, Mss, July 22nd.-Our army has gone into
permanent camp Strong river Grant is reported to
shipping troops down the Mississippi for the purpose
Of attacking Mobile
Lieutenant General Hardee has arrived, and takes
command under Gen. Johnston. Pemberton's corps
viii be organized immediately and placed in the LEAD
. SsrOLg river a small stream which flows east OF
Morton, IN a crcuitous southwesterly direction, and
emPtes into Pearl river, GbOu! thirty miles south OF
Jackson
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
SECOND DESPATCH.
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, July o. Occasional firing continues to-
day. There has been no important change in the Tea-
tive position OF the opposing forces. The steamer Alice
ron Nassau arrived last night We had heavy rain,
accompanied with thunder aud lightning this evening
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
EDUCATIONAL.

WISH to employ a male or female Teacher
for next session. Commenting s or 18Th September
next ( give nor ogh insrucon 10 few young ladies' In The
advanced Engh branches eneh, Vocal and Instrumental
Music the piano The best Testimonials Of superior quaha
tons vii required and TO such Teacher liberal salary VIII
be paid Address me a. Buckingham H. stating terms quAh-
ca Ions, &c.
IL i4-d2E THOS r. PERKINS
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

TaE HALIFAX DELEsAIIOS.-The contested election
in Hafaeounty has arisen from the fact that Of
the pol from the army we're sent TO the Secretary
Of the Commonwealth, instead Of the Clerk Of the
county The vote for Mr.. West 1.-THE cOntestani upon
these polls was us more than that for Mr. Chalmers,
one Of the returned delegates Mr.. West will petition
the Legislature 70 embrace these polls with those here
tOfOre counted, snd if this is done be will secure the
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

VIcE-PEKsiDENr STEPHENS was sereaaded in Colum-
ba, s c. Saturday evening, and, being loudly called
for appeared and addressed The large crowd of citizens
including number Of ladies', who present Mr.. 5.
spoke of the present position Of our armies, stating his
individual opinion Of the causes which led Gen. Lee to
recrOss the Potomac. He drew very satisfactory pic
turs Of the general condition Of the COnsderacy, and
-.s s,teptively listened 20.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

PERrISEEr ISQUIRY.-The Charleston Courier very
psr,neny inquiries whether any sieFs have been taken
under the orders for placing invalid wounded soldiers
and officers in places Of bureau duty clerkshiPs
where they can be as efficient those who now
exempted from the field by such Offices Cannot the
duties Of enrolment, taxation, Office copying, courts
martial, police guird, hospitals, &C. be well dis
charged BY many persons not ct for the field as by
others
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

FoREIaxERs DsAFTED. The Boston papers say that
the OH ,e Of the British Consul in that city crowded
on saturday with Irish who have been drafted They
claim t IS said, protection Of the English Government
"A subjects Of that country but it is believed that
ei,hsr he Consul or the home government can grant
them Any rslisfin the premises.
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WANTRD. = Having been Authorized to

NV ANTbU. = Having been AuthorlZed 70
w Recruit COMPANY Of YOUTHS from 15to IS Of
age for COL Munord Battalion, desire 10 call the attention OF
the Youth the couoty the superior advantages offered
to them Recruits ense for ~ months ony Comfortable
Quarters furnished Uniforms and RAons furnished soen as
the Company Is organised.
Apply once the vien your parents, at the
GEO. p B0NDURART,
Jy2l-lw Captain and Recruiting 0fhcer.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

NOTICE to the Citizens Henrico County.
zf last insAlment Of Henco county sa viii dell
very TO DAY. the Courthouse; all persons entei to salt,
aud fall get t. win their You win get Ds for every
member eket 10 cents pound and for 10 Ds
you VIII have 70 buy one empty sack at q cen cost
price ELIJAH BAKER,
iy2l-lmo Agent for Henrico County.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WE would respectfully call the attention of
the trade sale Of Groceries To- DAY. 10 o'clock,
Blockade Goods At nv o'clock, consisting part Of
SugAr, brown ard ClArhed, In hhds, bbls. and bags
PriAe Rio OOGse, Gunpowder Tea
smthhsld LAri, Cider Vinegar, Candles
Mas'nS Backing Hop S-rs, COlogae
Pickles, SaadB shove, Washing Tubs, and variety Of mis-
celAneouS articles.
ROBINSON, ADAMS CO.,
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA
A PROCLAMATION.

HAVING reserved notice of contest for
IL OF Commissioner Of Public Works. who
elected the fourth Thursday May a the law requiring
Special Court should be convened to determine election
JOHN LETCHER Governor the ealth Or Vinis
do hereby require the Special COURT Of Appeals cons
ted by law the Court House. in the city
Richmond 4TH THURSDAY In August next hear and
determ;ne the same.
(-l Given under my ha7d Governor, and under the
LIS seal Of the Commonwealth Richmond this 18th day
| OF July, 1868, and In the ssth yesr u the Common
wealth JOHN LETCHER.
By the Governor;
GEORGE W. MUSFoRD
iy 2l-c4t Secry OF the Commonwealth.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

TAINTED "A Virginia Lady desires Sit
w uston ~ Teacher N private family. she qualified 70
teach English, French and Music.
iy23-d2Rs
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
GsEcoSp DISPATCH

GoLDsBORO', July PA telegram from KinstOn, re-
ceived at 10 o'clock last night says that pursuing
forces captured considerable number of prisoners
horses and negroes yesterday at Bunny Place, 20 miles
northeast Of Kinston. The raiders obliged to dis
gorge much plumber on their retreat TO facilitate their
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

SUascansss whose papers marked with Gross win under
stand Aai their term Of Subscription about to expire and win
rsnit promptly 4 ,hsy Wish their papers continued
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
l4O4 ACRES N. G. LAND
FOR SAL 4.

MY LAND lies in Rockingham q, cor. COUNTY is
~ ~ he North Carolina oetral railroad and the Virginia
Central railroad. ,., ~. ,vs,,v a, ,w.,,v a.. hs,S.
ansst bsdy OF land gtna growth In the whole
The oak timber sawed nSo box plank, would bling sl0O
VA and here mi 10 the central portion Of The
,,mbr This land 8 passed for Tobacco.
The is an framed Dwelling, containing
and All necessary houses twelve good Tobacco barns
The healthy In the State the Dvelng be-
ing on an eevAoo, snordng hne view Of the noun@ins
will also sell the growing crops
sold pyater the 20 Of August vii fthen mann
day In this advertisement which viii sell 10 me highest
bl1der. .
purchase had better aud the Place
Il sed mat such tract nd Of red for s-is
Terms ouh credit
Address DR. z. D. HAY,
jy lT--ctsOth eepts PENIS Store, Pat LEI CO., Va
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

THE MJRDER CT Two COSFEDERArE OFHcEEs PRO-
rOsED.--A Fortress Monroe despatch, dated July II,
says "Yes.erdly afternoon the rebel 6eneral W. H.
}. Lee and Captain Wilder we're removed from the Nc
Celan Hospital TO Fortress Monroe, and placed in a
easemase under ground and notice sent to the rebel
govern neut that il they executed Capts Sawyer and
Flynn, whom they now have in close confinement and
under sentence of death in Richmond General Lee aud
Capt Wiader will be executed in retaliation
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
A UCTION SALEBY
~ SLAUGHTER, FICKLEN CO..

A UCTION SALE BY
"A SLAUGHTER, FICKLEN & co.,
Sllsel FRIDAY morning. the cath instant Al cla.s
DRY GOODS:
pieces Fine French Black Broadcloth
81 Beaehed Cotton
90 gro. Bone su'psnder Buttons,
pieces Euslsa Grey Melton Cloth,
.s - super w.lch ditto,
Fancy French o.sinere.
Kentucky Jeans
20 :. E.slish and French B,rages and shAlnss,
-" Black aud Fancy Silks,
har,al He ye,ipg, Spool COTTON, KID Gloves
I; o Hdkf'., s,n Hdkfs. Int siI ditto,
Aga'e Batton,, Meek Tiss ,i siii at,s, - --'
Back and cpld Sewing BLK, Hoop tkrs.
HATS, SHOES, dc.
G.dIs. Congress a1f, G.te, and B.mor.h.
s Misses ditto ditto DO DO do,
Umbrellas, Parssols Calf skirs
Shoe Thread, GIL Net rwine shoe LAces,
' DO Nah,
do. Knives
PAPER NOTIONS, dc.
$50 reams Letter Gap and Nete Paper,
R, lead W Hs. PEN p p.s. Gays
S;1 s9s;sa sss f ftss b b1ay soap
EERrbber, briar and China Pipes,
Memorandum and other Blank Books.
HARD WARE
Pocket and Pen Knives,
Fish Hooks,
Knives and Forks,
80 deer Ples-Mlssv, hand do nAt d. &c.
~ gross Screws \, 10. and ~ In
100 papers Cut lacks,
Buggy Iron A1leJ,
Brass Candle kticEl.
GROCERIES, de-
chest superior Green Tel
Black
cases Hum els Extract Coffee,
10 Concentrated Ley,
Indigo Alspice, Epiom sslts
Backing, Sods, &C.
ALSO
10000 supr Eng. QaIls
ALSO
up'r Family Csrisg.,
TO b. sold at II O'clock, psecisely
az Sale will commence with the Groceries.
YES sLAUGHTEs, FIcKLlN 4 co.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
ApJufAET L INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE, |
July 81, 1893.
GENERAL oR0E1s, |


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# oRersa oil h eGoernme
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

S100 REWARD.-Ranaway from the sub
01OO serlbers, Negro Man named PETER BROWN, he
Of ginger bread color built sb Ut b feet high
has vie Caroline county The above paid for
iyss@sodiTs 49, '' WIN 4. HARDeRoyE co.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
NOTICE TO CONSCRIPTS.
TO ALL PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF EIGH-
TEEN AND FORTY-FIvE YEARS WHO HAVE
NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED.

IN obedience to the Proclamation OF His Rx-
cSency JEFFERSON DAVIS President Of the Confederate States
all previously enrolled In the Bird Congressional
ct between tbs OF GHTk and FORTY YEARS whether
residents OF Of the state other stae
hereby requr themselves the Medical Board and
Enrolling ocers for examination End enrolment At the places
ADD the days hxed the annexed notice Of the Examining
Board.
This notice includes every person not previously enrolled
sge specned-ttose who time dis
charged state Confederate those who time
have discharged from the and excerpts thoe who have
been discharged BY Medical Boards Instituted for the examination
Of conscpts and ell persons who have furnished substitutes
whose have been BY the coDscpt
thorites.
49, Sec. and General ders 50
A. and g.. o.
All the laws and regulations applicable deserts shall be APP
Piled such conscps fall 10 repair 70 the places Of render
for enrolment who shah desert after enrolment
All the agencies employed for the apprehension and conhne
ment Of desere and Their transportation their respective COM
mAnd, shall be applicable liable TO duty conscrps
who shan fall repair to the place Ct rendezvous after the publ
cation OF the call. JOHN A. COKE,
Capt and Enrolling 0fhcer,
Bird Cong. District.
The underned the Examining Board for the Srd Con:
Nessona District under General Orders No. So Adutant and
Inspector Generals Once hereby give, notice TO all whom may
tn. examination conScpts the 3rd Congressional District In
pursuance Of the above notice
Richmond City, July sOh and sls August S and Srd Enroll
ting 0hce Bank street.
Henrico County August 9Th, 9Th aud 7tb Henrco O. H.
Hanover County August 10th, 1lh and l2th Hanover H.
New Kent County, August l4th and 18th; New Kent o. H.
Charles City County, August 18th and ls Charles City O. r.
o. r. EARLY Surgeon and
President kxaming Board,
jy2l-dlW 8rd Congressional District.
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SINGING AND DANCING.

Conclude With
MILLY, THE MAID
WITH THE MILKING PAIL.
WIN produced with great eject mechanical and scenic
CAPTAIN KYD.
WIZARD OF TIIH SEA
WANTEDTweVe young LADIES' Of good character
the Ballet lite srv will be paid coming
uereeounsnded Apply At the box eee between 10 AID II
O'Clock. iy2t-lt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

RELVINS B ooK.
- DADDY, READ & GENTRy'S
Shoe Store on l2h Street.
We respectfully eahe attention Of buyers TO large stock
Of almost every description Of shoeJ
DARBY, wM READ, VIM GENTRY.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
AND FOR SALE-I will sell the Farm on

+ AND FOR SALE.-I will sell the Farm Oh
~ which rsde lying in Madison county Virginia. about
eight OF the Court House containing eight hun
dred eight about six hundred cleared Aed dy
ded ads well wsered with portion Of branch land in
each The enclosures good and Abusdant supply
g mite suitable for bu dng and fencing The soil
adapted the Growth OF Wheat Rye Oats Corn an
Tobacco would be particularly vauabe as grazing farm
in timber OF pne oak hickory and chssnut growth
The lag Of rock rood h tn, erected In 1884
contains eight ooms free HON dsmvness, and well dnshed
The Rrou1s a With box and cedar h-ages and
other shrubbey the situation eiy and picturesque There
are Dung apple oreharGs with variety o. ohsr fruits
ehoi kinds OF the swlsher mod s2x9Q feet
house. she for vehicles and farm tools contiguous the
other GU. -budir convenient and commodous AL
M three Churches and two Pot Offices from
miles distant distance TO the Blue Ridge Turnpike
Is miles and ~ 10 Gordonsyile Depot.
je21-cl0tH GEORGE BOUT0N.
Address Rochelle, Madison county, Va
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
TEN SLAVES FOR SALE.
TEKY DESIRABLE VILLAGE RESI-

" 1I6 q I'D II n u 11 49,,
DEM FOR sALE-The subscriber wishes 70 sell bis resi-
ieuc house, Va The let contains f2< acres
u highly improved, with set In grass The awg
new consnipg h coed rooms closets dress
ing ouibud 10 good repair,
three cabins kitchen cehouse stables carriage house. &C.
veil Of hrs.-rse wxer yard He viii also sell "ooa o'
10 &C distant 4 miles. 60, .,S,... ,bs
,nhscrihsr wINsL0w R0BlssoN,
su .sa t.. Charlotte CouthoIss
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
NOTICE TO CONSCRIPIS OF
OCCASIONAL DaSTH In r.
I I

N obedience TO General Orders NO. 9S, Ad
utant and Inspector Generals once all white male
the Of Is and IS In the 5h Congressional Dis
tc, heretofore enrolled, hereby required report them
70 he Medical Board an Enrolling Officers
enrolment at the paces and the in me
notice the Examining Board.
Th notice includes not heretofore enrolled be-
the specified these who have any time been dis
oondera States Surzeon those who have
time been dIeha from the army PERSONS who have
discharged by District Medical Boards appointed for the tx
animation Of sch+s and who have furnished sub
and BY thereof ho cerc Of ex pon from
proper eonSer, authorities called upon 10 report
Attention Is call par. XIII, cons2 General Oder
No. 50 . follows:
All and regulations apple bic to iesrters shall be SD
piled eonscpts all repair place OF render
enrolment who shall desert after enrolment
~ co1ssiptS viii provided with eat three DAYS
rauonA. J. b. McPHAlL,
Captain and Enrolling Oaieer,
for 5th Congressional District
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GBt 8itBn0na daglg,
FRIDAY uORNTNG, JULY "a, Isss.

TERMS -DAHz year $500; months $500; months as
Or less pc Tod, tsO per month
s.Ni-WEs<LH year $1,000; snOnths 500.
WEENI Sysar, $50; % monthI, $500.
Remit ~ The risk q ths sabscriber
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
WOODRN-sOLR SROES

WementioOed some weeks ago very valuable i'm
PrOvement in shOemsking the invention Of Mr. Robert
Kreuzbaur, of Texas for which patent had been taken
olt The improvement consists il wooden sole, rem
dered flexible aud easy to the foot BY means of leather
hinge, and method Of attaching h 70 the upperleatier
taat makes the shee striely waterproof Since taking
Oot the patent Mr. X has been engaged in pereetng his
improvement ana has now brOugh. it to point which
leaves nothing to be desired The present enormous
cost Of shoes due in great the price Of sole
leather-S4 pound NJ. KS improvement dispenses
altogether with this costly material and substitutes an
article that affords better protection The foot thereby
promoting both comfort and health while at The same
gelssr durab secured sis thOughtthat shoes time
with these soes can be furnished but little, if any,
more than Ons-hsf the Of the common style, Or if
made Of canvas sil less. We regard the Improvement
Of much value, and eIP,et 10 seesit into
general We we're shown yesterday pair Of shoes
made on this plan By Mr.. Debe very skll u work
nan on Broad street. above Madison, Nhch would not
have misbecoms the foot Of the President I; does not
however, require unusual ski TO apply the improve
ment aud any plantation vi. IN half
hour how 20 manage il.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

TIE SssSAL CoRPs-GES. gcCLnLAS.-The Gettys
burg correspondent of the New York Commercial Ad
verser mentions assertion thai the day Of the
battle the Confederate signals be read by the
Federal corps book containing Instructions the
subject having been recently picked up. Fhe same
writer say;
Previous to the battle report vas received 70 the
effect that General Mcclellan had put himself at the
head Of the militia force and Fastening to their
support at Gettysburg. There grand outburst Of
delight at the news which contributed little TO the
Stubborn defence subsequently made BY the men.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

A GOLDES MONIIoR The buldar8Of iron vessels,
Atsr the plan Of Captain Ericsson have had prepared
FIR presentation 70 him q model Of Monitor made out
Of pure gOld 25 inches long, 81 inches vide, and Z
inches deep and is modelled seals Of an Of an inch
foot In every particular the model resembles the
Monitor vessel excepting in size. It has a revolving
turret with guns in il snokepiPe, pinnacle, steam
whistle sc. The machinery which turns the turret also
sets organ in motion, which plays four tunesYsn
kse Doodle, Sar Sparged Banner Life on the Ocean
Wave, and national air OfSWeden the country Of Capt
Ericsson. The cost Of the model Monitor s. 900.
Il is TO be exhibited in several Of the principal Yankee
cities before il is presented
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
COMMISsIONgR'S sALE OFHOUsE AND

~ LOT ON MAYO STREET AT AUcTIoN.-By virtue Of a
decree Circuit OF county Of Louisa In
tchel executor Mitchell and others will sell, the
premises WEDNESDAY, the I'd day fsepember next st
o'clock P ST story Brick Tenement located the
side of Mayo and at preset cecdpi by Not fq
has eight ana ell the crss mary outbuidingsa
Terms sufficient deay the expenses OF the toe
balance and three Tor bonds, good security
date PAYABLE annually aud the title
tane security until all the purchase money paid
purchaser he chooses 10 do at the time oil
X b. WADDY, oom'r.
Sale conducted by JAS. N. TAYLOR, Aus'r.
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24

TIE GALLANT LYSCHBr RGERs- The Lyrcf burg Re
publican SAYS that The moment the OF the raid en-
Wytheve reached that city, the public authorities and
citizens we're in motion BY the morning train Of Sun
Jay some huadrei OF more Of the Home Guard we're
c-pAtehed the Of action and BY special train at
later hour in tie dly four companies Of city militis
Captains Strothe Hammer iNham apd Winfree hurried
their support With most eommendabla zeal. Young
aud old joined Ia the ranks, aud with their blankets
haverslcks andmuskets, rushed to meet tie nsOlent
invaders leaving their business to take Of itself
Many reached the depot too late 70 get the train,
and turned back with reluctance.
TIE services of these citizens however, not need
ed as the Yankees only remained few hours in Wythe-
vile.
The same paper record, the following affecting incl
dent:
In the fight With the Yankee raiders at WytheVile,
was Methodist preacher who made himself quite
PcuoUs for gasntry. During the melee he singled out
hI ard bred and az the crack OF bis gu the Yam
kee fell Horri6t shedding human bloc a. the preach.
rushed up his fallen foe aud grasping him by the
hand, with in his eyes, iInpOred his pardon fer
having scOt him, ard 6nCiug the mOrtAly
wound d. fell upon his knees and offered up 4 solemn
and iervent prayer, during which the spirit Of the
wounded Yankee winged is final fight TO the bar of
God. the incident affecting in the extreme, and
worthy Of record.