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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
OBITUARIES.


Dr. WILLIAM =. GIBSON died Of typhoid pneu-
MONA at MS residence IN RUSSELL county; Va,
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n6s- Southern Advocate viii please copy.
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;rst NJ. s.,s! u,, :, Ia H.. co go
Mrs. Hickman was left q widow near 2s wears
ago with seven children. without anv means Of
ergy, and she lived to see ali her children grown
to MANHOOD and womanhood, having fully dis
charged her duty as mother. Possibly no wo-
man in our community laborcd harder to raise
her family than she, but she had her reward in
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
Capture Of the Queen of the West.
A Gallant Exploit.

PoRT HUDSON, Feb. II.
The, Steamer Queen of the West captured
the Confederate Steamer Era in Red River
and forced her pilot, John Burke, to take the
wheel as pilot, and ordered him to take the
gun boat to our. batteries. Burke feigned
fear, but finally took the wheel under Yam
5kee guard. Upon nearing the batteries. he
told the Yankees they were fifteen miles be-
low. then Immediately putting close in, when
she received shot which broke her steam
pipe, disabling the boat.
Buckle jumped overheard and swan ashore.
The boat drifted to the opposite shore where
her crew made their escape. with the excep-
ton of eighteen who fell into our hands. The
crew subsequently, got aboard the Yankee
boat De Soto; and with two hundred stolen
negroes effected their escape.
The Queen of the West is now in the hands
of the Confederates. She will be towed to a
place of safety for repairs.
1t is reported that the Yankee Gunboat In
dianolo has gone up the river to recaptnre
her. $500.
The conduct of Burke elicits the highest
emcomiums. Later intelligence states that
the Confederate Steamer Webb captured the
Era. The Era il disabled in one wheel. The
Queen Of the West is but slightly injured,
and will soon be in fighting trim under Con-
federate colors. =, S, z@ff 80 -
There is positive information that the trans
port De Soto was burned by tho Federals to
prevent her falling into the hands Of tho Con-
federates. sc
9s PeRT HUDsoN, Feb. Is. !.
The Alexandris La Democrat extra is re-
ceived, 1t contains the official report Of the
capture of the Queen of the West Of Capt. j.
Kelso, commanding the fortiRcations on Red
River. He says two gunboats made their ap-
pearance in.front Of the position ats o'clock
last evening. After brief cannonading, the
leading gunboat, the Queen of the West,
struck her colors.- He Immediately ordered
Captain Hutton of the Crescent Artillery and
1t. De La Harley to go aboard and demand
the surrender. Their officers report but ff-
teen officers and crew on board. The others
escaped under cover of the night.
The visible results of the capture consists
of one 80 FOUNDER rifle Parret gun, one a
FOUNDER, three II Founders, one ditto slightly
damaged, q large supply of ordnance, medi-
cal and commissafy stores.
The Democrat says the victory was COM
'plete, grand and decided, and we are ready
for the capture Of all such crafts that Vicks-
burg allows to pass.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
4 WASHINGTON house.

Cnurch Street, Lynchburg, Va.
TINE subscriber begs leave to inform the pub
= lie that he has charge Of the above named
popular House, which is situated in the immedi-
ate vicinity Of the most business part Of the city,
and the location is one Of the most quiet and
healthy in the place. Every efsst will be made
to provide for the comfort and Welfsfs Of guests.
AnOMNIBUS, BAGGAGE W1faON and POR-
TER will always be found at 10 Depots and
boat landing on the arrival & the Trains and
Boats to convey passengers to4Snd from the Ho-
tel. EfIINKOUS.
FEB; ~, l06a-6m Proprietor.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

Last week we inserted a call from gentle
men Of Saltville and that neighborhood, upon
j. /. Campbell, ESQ.,, and this week one from
gentlemen Of the South side of the countysup-
on Col. 4. G. Cummings, to become candidates
for the Legislature. So far as. we have had
an opportunity of learning anything of the
sentiments Of the voters Of the county, we be-
lieve that it is their wish that these gentle.
men should fcrego personal considerations,
and at once permit their names to go before
the people. The times aresuch as to DEMAND
the best talent of the country, and patriotism
requires the sacrifice of all personal conside-
rations when SO much is at stake.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

CHARLESTON, Feb. 23--The French war
steamer Cenandine, while trying 70 enter the
harbor this morning, ran ashore of Sulhvan's
Island. q q
The British steamer Pctrcl and the French
steamer Milan have been endeayoring all day.
to get her of, but SO far without success.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
Goods at Frientlsh

1UsT received 1900 yards Brown Domestic,
u Tierce Rice, 80
500 lbs Nails,
500 yds Bleachad Cotton,
s dox. Fine Combs,
doz. horn Dressing Combs,
> 6 do1. Wool Hats,
81 10 Rsams Letter Paper,
|, 900 Envelopes,
! doz: pair Ladies' Shoes,
| doz. Hoop Skirts,
49, 8 doz. Almanacs,
800 Bunches Cotton Yarn,
3 Gro. Matches,
: 10 Packs Pins,
8 Gro. Shoe Backing,
800 lbs. EPSON Salts.
Feb. 90, .186S.-tf B. +. MANTz.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

FRoM VrcKsBURG.-We conversed yester.
day with gentleman who was at Vicksburg
-afew days ago. He represents the prepara-
tons there for successful defence as COM
!. plete and ample. The Confederate authorities
are confident of their ability to repel the van
dals whenever they see fit to make the ex,
pertinent Of attempting to take the city, and
j q spirit of confidence and defiance animates
our entire forces. - Lynchbury Vrgin'an,
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

p@ The Federal Senate has passed an act
for the enrolment and mastering into service
of all able bodied men between 20 & 45. years
of age, excepting Governors ct States, Judges,
sons of poor widows, and few others, giving
a military force Of three millions.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
Gen. Price.

The jackson Crisis has received the graft
flying intelligence that Major General Price
will be placed in active command Of all the
troops in the Trans Mississippi Department,
and that he viii take with him all the Mis-
souri, Regiments now in the West. The APP
pointment ia ono which should have been
made long ago.-Richmond WAig. s
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
POcket.BoOlk Lost.

r OsT on thursday, the 18th inst, eitksf In
Il abingdon or between Abingdon slid Den
toms Valley, An. old fashioned red iaoroeco
Pocket Book s or riches long. containing Ayy
hnndred and thirty-six dollars Confederate iuss
ney.
I will gits reward Of $50 for tie recovery Of
the money, if returned to me, or left 1t thu
Abingdon Book Store.
GRANDSON ROBERTS.
Feb 20. 1864. 1t gs ) 3. II
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
New Concern.
GEORGE w. MANTZ e Co.

" Lii Tan Hides on the shares, OF pay Shoes
w u Boots, Money or Merchandisefor Hides,
upon as good terms as can be had in this coun..
try. sf.s.sss5 d
They respectfully solicit trial. Their Shoe
Shop is one door east Of the Washington house,
where George w. Mantz will be found ready to
accommodate all who may call.
Their Tan Yard is about eight miles Northeast
Of abingdon, Va, where r. A. Lipford will be
found ready to receive hides, and pay for. the
same, or take them to tan on the shares,
Persons, wanting Shoes and Boots made, or
money, in exchrnge for hides, win call on Mr..
Mantz. GEO. w. MANTz & co.
1 Feb. p. 1863. & saf
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

RGr Commodore Woodruff U. S. Navy, was
killed at Fort Marshall, near Baltimore, by
the accidental discharge Of . gun while q
salute was being fred in honor of Gen.
(Bfute) Butler.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

B0r Great battles are now momentarily ex-
pected at Tullahoma, Ficksburg, Savannah,
Charleston, Mobile and Richmond. The Con-
federates, in splendid discipline, are ready
and waiting.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
Terrible Railroad Accident.
Betsccen Fifty and One Hundred Persons
Drowned.
RIcHMoNp, Feb. 81.

i RIcHMoND, Feb. 81.
The Mobile Advertiser and Register has a
dispatch dated jackson the goth.
Z It says that as the out freight main from
Meridian came on Chucky bridge last night
it gave way precipitating the engine and four
cars into the river.
A large number Of passengers were on the
train, and from fifty to one hundred were
drowned. The bridge cannot be repaired
until the river falls.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

p~ The Kentucky House Of Represents
tives rescinded on the 18th, resolution pass
ed the day previous. inviting commissioners
from other State Legislatures to meet commits
sioners of that body at Louisville.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

b@ The peace resolutions that passed in
the Lower House of the Illinois Legislature,
failed to pass the Senate by the withdrawal
of the Republicans leaving the body with
out quorum.
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Attention! Absenteess /!

CAMP CORBEN's MICK, Feb. eth, 1858.
HAVING received an order from headquAf.
IL tiers, saying that ali men absent from their
commands without leave, will be pardoned by
rejoining their commands within 80 days from
this date, you win confer both upon me and the
War Departments favor by publishing the sans
In your paper for three successive times.
F. E. SCOTT, Lieut..
Comdg Co. B, 4Sth VI. Regt.
Feb. 90, 1863-3w
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

ga Tbe report that the Rev. Dr.. Boyd
was murdered at Winchester, few weeks a.
20 by a Yankee picket, turns out to be false,
His servant was killed by Yankee picket.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

b@ The town of Boliver Landing, 80 miles
above Vicksburg had been destroyed by the
gunboat Conestoga, in retaliation for guerril-
las firing into the steamer Jenny Lind.
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Advanced Rates.

we have tried our best'to keep UP the vir-
ginlan at the old rates, but find Il imnoss;hla
longer to do so, misunderstanding loss we
are unable to bear. All kinds Of printing ma
terials are seven-fold their former prices. and
everything to live upon or wear from Ave to
ten-foid. The sheet of paper upon which we
print, costs but a fraction less than we pet for
1t after Il is printed. We advance our terms
only 70 per- cent, while we have to pay about
l'ooo per cent. for everything we buy. Ali
our Contemporaries have been forced to raise,
and we have only refrained from doing so by
the foolish hope that favorable change would
soon occur.
Our terms fer the future until better times
return, will be as follows:
Subscription one year in advance, $500
do. six months do. $50
Advertising, 10 lines one insertion, LOO
Each continuance IS
Obituaries of more than 10 lines will be
charged at advertising rates, also tributes of
respect and SIS for announcing candidates.
We greatly prefer having all subscriptions
in advance. as it is better for all parties, but
whore it is inconvenient to do SO, we will
charge SS.5e if not paid within three months.
Persons in arrears will be charged inyari-
ably 81 per year for, the ii ne past.
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~ Reported Advance Of Rosecrans.
CHArrANooGa, Feb. 23d.
4 Parties from the front report canaonadlng
heard in the direction OF Unionyille, on our
! lsf. yesterday morning.
It was reported that Rosecrans had advan-
ced half way between Murfreesbore' and MID.
dletoN. !.
Dispatches to the Nashville Onion, OF the
18th, state that Fremont has been sent to
Texas, and Butler'returns to New Orleans.
Three more prizes have been captured by
the Alabama Of Kingston. !.
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NOTICE

To all whom It may cOncefn.
3 AM authorized by Col 7. s. Garnett ~ ssy
Il to oil members of my Company, NOW absent
without leave, that if they will return to their
Company between this and the 1st Of Msteh
next, there shall no punishment be inflicted Oh
them for past offences. d. HUMPHREYS,
]. LIST It. .Comdg. Co. I, 18th VI. Rset
Feb. ID, 1863-3w
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n@ Gen. Burnside has been assigned to
the command of New York.
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Dissolution.

Dissolution.
TINE firm Of .Drs II. NJ. Grant 4 Brother.
l Dentists, is. this day dissolved By, mutual
consent. Persons indebted to the late firm BY
note or account, viii please pay to DR.. 81. n.
Grant, who will continue to practice his profss-
sion 1t his Office, west end Of town, on Main
street. d. N. GRANT,
r. y. GRANT.
Feb. 1st. 1868. IFeb. 20-3w
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Attention!
,DESERTERS and ABSENTE

AttfntlO1y
'DESERTERS and BSEN1'EES I
Il CCORDING to . late.otder, al men absent
n without leave, viii be allowed until tho LIT
Of March to return to their Regt. without pm
ishment. If they do not return by that Tins,
they win be considered and treated Is deserters,
Not: only during the war, but after peace his
been made. Moreover, every effort will be made
to arrest and bring them before Court Mar
tial ~.
/ entreat Sll Of my Company who are thus ab-
sent, to return and save themselves from dis
grace. r C. BRYAN, I'd 1t.
.. Comdg Co. F, 48th Va. Regt.
Feb. 20, 1s68-3w
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GMOKING Tobacco at y 49, Il.
~. GEO: ". MANTz s COS,
Feb. q, 1863. @
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27
Picture Gallery.
DAVID L. CLARK

"OULD inform the public that he has fel
w Gently purchased q large supply Of materi-
al in his line, among which are several hand
some Lockets. Those wishing Pictures, can now
be accommodated by calingat his residence near
the Abingdon Depot. Come soon or it win be
too late. D. L. CLARK. *
Abingdon, Feb. ~. 1861
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- Gen: Foster retained to the South on
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-27

NIX BUS. Dog Foot Evergreen at
y 4. G. MCCONNELL & Cos
Feb. 20, 1858.
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Reported Advance Of Rosecrans.

ths 10Th. -. ~ -.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14

Taking all the news together do not look upon
unavoIabie or discoaragng The Conderacy stronger
to-day than IT was twelve months ago. The fall Of ycks
burg nothing like equal the blow received when
New Orleans fell We survived the loss Of New Orleans,
and and will conquer notwithstanding the
der of Vcksburg This time for dependency and ii
must not be induged The weak-kneed class might rs
well feel contented for there be but result the
Wharf.-The complete Independence of the Southern States.
This will be sure death, though may all yet have
to endure much more suffering and prvaon and those of
whoae not in the fsld may have out Ii would
be than death to give up the contest
guered people condition would indeed be miser-
able aud dsgrace Rather than submit this the peo-
pie of the South subsst lnfrations and put
hundred thousand more in the field The business
in all towns be suspended and host of
to the army In fact, il all the people of the South win
rise in their might and resolve to conquer their enemies
can be scattered and almost extemnatcd Therefore kt
be disheartened give forth any discouraging
sounds. better day is coming.
In our columns to-day give al the we have
been able to gather. The shows that Gen. Lee
not defeated at Gettysburg As Offset to the loss OF
Vcksburg. have gained important positions be-
tween Port Hudson aud New Orleans and the Mississippi
River still closed to the deested yankee nation, and
viii remain closed until peace is declared.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
FIGHTING AT JACKSON.

JACKSON, July 10.-An attack on this place
by the Yankees under Grant has begun. Our
batteries opened on the Federals finely. The
enemy is evidently in heavy force A heavy IN
fantry and artillery skrmish is going on. The
enemy is Smelling the city and has killed several
soldiers and citizens, No general engagement has
taken place yet. Our troops are in excellent
spirits, and if the enemy makes general attack
it is believed our success will be certain. Every
man is at his post.
Heavy diminishing continues on the Clinton
Road. The enemy is slowly working around our
left. The attack may not become general before
the morning, though their troops are still pressing
forward. But few men have been lost on our side
yet. The enemy must be suffering for water as
all the csterns and ponds have been destroyed
The Thermometer is at 90.
Jackson, July 10, 6 p. m.-ArtilIery firing has
ceased The enemy's sharpshooters and our skir-
mishers are blazing away. Our loss to-day will
not exceed SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
BY THE GOVERNOR OF N. CAROLINA
A Proclamation.

Whereas, for the protection Of people, as far
possible against the evils Of speculation there conn
to be necessity to prohibit the expectation Of GER
tain articles of our products beyond the limits Of our
State:
Now Therefore, I, ZEBULoN d. VANCE Governor
of North Carolina do issue this Proclamation, contnu
ing the proclamation OF June 9Th ia force for thirty
days from and after the 18th instant In regard to Cot
ton and Wooden Cloth, Cotton and Wooden Yarns, Lea
Their and Shoes subject to such exceptions, &C. as have
been expressed in my proclamaons heretofore the
subject Of expectation.
In witness whereof ZERULoS ID. YAScE, Governor,
Captain General and Comma in Chief hath sign
ed these presents and caused the Great Seal Of the
State to be affixed
Done at the City Of Raleigh this 10th day Of July A.
d , 1863, and in the year of American Independence
the 81th.
By the Governor: h o. VANCE
r. H. BATTLE, in, Private Secretary
July ID, 1868 1T
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14

LIScoLS CoUSrY, July 9th, 1899.
The time is approaching when the voters OF this Con
gressional District viii be called upon 10 select somo
one to represent them in the House Of Representatives
other gentlemen who qualified md capable Of en-
ing that honorable position, we ask leave through
your paper to suggest the OF Col r. D. Johnston
as suitable man to fill that Office. When the
hrst broke out COL Johnston among the first that
went into the service Of his country TO battle for the
cause Of the Rights Of the South. No gentleman wAs
more willing 10 20 in defence Of his country than Mr.
Johnston and he Is still In the service; and should he
consent TO be candidate, we may be assured he win
perform his whole duty we'll. MANY VOTERS.
JAY l3, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
$50 REWARD.

Runaway from the subscriber, on Sunday, the 2lst
of June last, two negro men-Enoch and Charles.
Enoch is straight and spare made from feet 10
inches TO feet high Of copper color is about 20 years
DID, has n large extending from his hip to-
wards his rump, about half Of little finger Is OF
Charles is about feet 10 inches high Of ashy color,
thin vsaged knock kneed and foot turned out aud
about % years old. will pay reward OF Gy dollars
for their delivery to me or their oS6nemcnt In any
jail that get them again, twenty five dollars
for either Of them DRURY MORGAN.
Morgan's Mills, Union co, Y c, July Il, 1909 5lnA
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
WANTED, 10000 slaves,

At the c. s. Distillery formerly owned BY a. r. Ny
ers) ut Salisbury, N. e, as follows:
To be Of White Oak timber clear Of sap Slaves 81
inches long from to inches wide, and inch thick
Heading "a inches long from TO 10 inches wide hod
IL inches thick. 700 Slaves and 800 Heading 90 q
thousand. highest market price will be paid.
Address, JAS. T. JOHNSON
Med. PnrveyoE, @. S..
July 6, 1868 charlotte, ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
FINLEY HIGH SCHOOL,

CALDWELL COUNTY, NJ q.
The fall session Of this Institution, will commence
August the 9Th. Tuition and contingent fee per
sion SIG; board including all necessary expenses $50
No deduction for lost time either in board tuipon
except ut our option. Pupils should bring such text
books AZ they may have with them
K W. FAUcEfTR, Prin
Lenoir, N. c., July 10, 1853 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14

The undersigned, Confederate aI Collector aud AS
SCISSORS for Meckenburg county, will attend al the
times and places aPpoiRted by Mr. Hood the State Tax
Collector and viii receive tax lists in accordance with
the Confederate tax law.
D. G. MAXWELL, Collector.
w. W. GRIER,
j. n NORRIS, As'sS'0'A
July Is, 1868 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
MR. STEPHENS, MISSION.

RICHMOND, July il.-The correspondence explanato-
~ of Vice President Stephens mission, shows that he
went to Fortress Monroe military commissioner,
obtain from the Federal authorities agreement to
conduct the war hereafter according the usages of
civilized nations. After meeting of two days, Ste
phens informed that the proposition for confer
ence was inaduhisshle. lie therefore returned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14

am prepared to cast machine irons Of all kinds,
hoow-ware, salt pans, &c. Orders solicited-Terms'
Cash.
wish to hire ten fifteen negro to chop wood.
also want to purchase five six negro men.
J. w. DERR,
July LIST, 1863 y-pd Spring Hill Forge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
Tam cry.

We have Tannery in fall operation about six miles
from Charlotte the G.. S. q. Railroad line IL Ia
frstclass Tannery, and prepared 10 purchase,
al market prices, Hides Of all descriptions, and supply
the trade Mt current prices.
A. II. GRIFFITH,
July l3, 1853 If g. T.. BELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
500 WOMEN WANTED.

800 Women get constant md immediate employ
mcnt in making Soldiers Round Jackets, by applying
at Z. r. Tae's office In Charlotte Opposite Kerr's
Hotel) or ut Mountain Island Mills (Tatcs Factory
The customary price will be paid.
July Is, 1865 81 II. ". TATE 4 90.