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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-07-31
OBITUARIE

Died, at his residence in the county of Wash.
ington, Va, May 18th, 1863, MICHAEL WILSON
WEATHERs, ESQ.,, aged so years, 4 months and
10 days. The subject of this notice was an en-
emplary and devoted Christian In this imnar.
feet tribute to his memory, tue liter hav;na
himself, by this mysterious dispens ton of Pro,
violence, experienced the loss OF deyotc, friend.
would, however, say nothing bevo,t what seems,
to be just to the dead and respectful to tho ~.
ing The many virtues of the deceased are fresh
In the memory of those who knew him. Where.
ever ne was known, he was highly esteemed and
much beloved As man in the relate of 60.
clety, his distinguishing trait was honesty. OF
spotless integrity and perfect truth; he ahhorred
all Misunderstanding and falsehood. As a busband
he was affectionate; as a father, kind and indul
gent; as master, humane. Asa Christian he
was not man to make loud prof .si ms. and
was far removed from hypocrisy. lse .n,erta;n-
ed the most humble opinion of bis ~. il. ais a
Christian, and trusted alone il. H.. merits If
Christ for salvation. He was :, .,;lsi4t.nt mems
Der OF the Baptist Church, havirs ,Y;4icetl re-
lgion IN early life. His benevo Il, nd davo.
ton towards the cause Of Christ ~ . evidence
of the sincerity Of his profession, ], the moor
and afflicted around him, he was NJ =, snyel Of
mercy. His death was peaceful IN. iumphnnt.
A few days before this event occ,3. ~. he sum.
moned his family around hiln. an. ave them
his parting counsels with great csjf .e,ss. few
moments before he breathed hi, & he was
heard to say, SIS this what makes a.s,ing casvsv
Being asked what he meant, be ;d-.THa
trusting IN the Lord." In his deaf. 4 he Church
of Christ, the community in which; lived, and
especially his own household, lsy. esperienced
an irreparable loss. IA. d.
In this county, on the 9th ils-.. ..gs. S,RAH
FULcHER, wife Of Mr.. James D.. 3, aged s.
years. 50
In this county, OH the 18th i,.>t. .,AEsH Ca
rHARINE, infant daughter of Cc sssl.ss. Ry-
burn, aged Is months.
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Fight at Manassas Gan.

RICHMOND, July 18th.
The fight heretofore reported occurred on the
23d at Manassas Gap. Wrights Brigade, COM
manded by Col. Walker, Sd Georgia, approach
ed the Gap and found it guarded by a force Of
Yankees estimated at 6 or 8 900; halted to await
achievements which were moving in the same
direction. The Yankees taking advantage Of the
disparity in numbers attacked the brigade, and
severe engagement ensued, lasting several
hours. The Confederates retired with loss of
or hundred killed and wounded.
Among the latter was Colonel Walker, wound
ed in the thigh.
The enemys loss was heavy. IL
Col. Walker arrived here this evening.
It is reported Grant has joined Meade with
fifteen thousand men.
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Late from Charleston.
The Bombardment still Continues.


15e Yankees Evdcuate Canton and JACKSON
Grants Army falling back to Vicksburg-
Aoyyan's Defeat Con5irmed- Destruction Of
Lires IN Neao TorkD DEATH OF Macready--
Anof6er Rsotous Outbreak - Recognition In
selligencc Discussion IN England Pal
nserston to Roebuck.
RIcHxoND, July "a The city to-day is We
~ quiet. there being no news from any quar-
ter There is not rumor in circulation.
The Central train due this evening, has not
yet arrived, having been detained by an acct
dent.
The weather is progressively warm.
GoLDsBoRouGH, N. c., July h.-Nothing
from below to-day. Sixty negroes, recaptur-
ed by our forces, and twelve Yankees, are here
this morning. Some negro children were
drowned. The Yankees are crossing Otter
Creek.
! FIRST DISPATCH.
MoEroS STATION, July 24th.-An officer
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New Theories about the war.

Lincoln has removed from active service
and placed on the retired list Gems. Wool,
Harvey and Harvey Brown.
The Herald of the22d asserts that the war
is substantially owe, and says the political
difficulties can be settled by granting the Con-
federates all the rights of American citizens,
under the constitution, and at the same time
by proclaiming wal against England and
France. Let war b declared against them
at once; there will b no need Of Conscription
There will be twice as many volunteers as
will be required to expel from this Continent
the western powers Of Europe and teach them
a lesson they will npt be likely to forget, the
balance Of the century.
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From Richmond.

RICHMOND, July 9th.
T A proclamation by President Davis will be
published tomorrow appointing the 2lst of
August as day of fasting, humiliation and
prayer.
An official COMMUNICATION from Gen. Lee
to Gen. Cooper, contradicts Meade's statement
that he captured Brigade of infantry as
the Confederate army retired to the south
bank of the Potomac.
Only few stragglers and two guns were
taken by the enemy.
The central train resumed its regular trips
to-day and brought down from Gordonsville
this evening three hundred and fifty prisoners
captured in q fight Friday at Smokers Gap.
The Yankees attempted to prevent our troops
from passing through the Gap.
Hills corps charged the enemy, routed
them, cleared the roads and captured the pri-
soners above mentioned.
No particulars brought.
RICHMOND, July 81.
The Tribune of the 9th says, notwith-
standing comparative quietude prevails in
the city, the spirit Of riot still lives and watch
es for an opportunity to make night hideous
with the torch. There is scarcely a doubt
that the rioters still maintain their organiza-
ton, and upon the slightest pretext will re-
new the atrocities Of last week; threats are
still made of burning the city.
Saml Telden, Senator Morgan and Judge
Pierpont are in Washington to ask the Go
vernment to suspend the draft.
There are apprshensions that the Irish SER
wants will turn, incendiaries in body if the
law is executed.
A correspondents Of the Tribune says Gen.
= O000 bne <c1>o IT,, u;oI,
mau, overlooking Fort Henry. His express
nessee and Cumberland rivers. The city pa
pers all publish different versions of the fight
in the Blue Ridge
Nothing official has been received the pre-
else locality and extent of the engagement are
not known. ~.
It's probable there has been heavy skir-
smishing at different points chiefly between
our rear guard and the Yankee cavalry. The
removal Of the post oice to-day prevents re-
ceiving letters from army correspondents.
The dismissal of Consul, Moore was the
subject Of remark in the House of Commons
on the 10th. Mr.. Blake made statement in
regard to the treatment Of Redmond Belstam,
at Montgomery, in consequence of his refusal
to serve in the Confederate army. Layard
said the case had been brought to the notice
Of her niaiesty's government Consul Moore
had made numerous representations of this
and other acts Of illegality and cruelty; in
consequence Of thesegrepresenta that go
vernment had suspended Moore's Exequatur.
Her majesty's Minister for foreign affairs sent
instructions to Moofe to make strong repre-
sensations to the Confederate Government in
respect to the treatment of British subjects,
but they did not reach Richmond until Moore
had left. The subject was postponed till Mon
day.
requested the Vice Consul to petition the EN-
peror to send to the Mississippi Federal yes
sells Of war to afford them protection in view
Of the critical position in which they are plac-
ed.
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$50 Reward.

G TRAYED or stolen from me, July 18th. 1868,
~ near Abingdon, Va. light xnrrel MARE,
with white fore feet, a blaze is her face,,no
shoes on her hind feet, had on whva lost o ,citi-
zen saddle, with a red breastgirt. md halter
bride. The above reward will be given for the
apprehension of the thief and maj g, and notice
given me, or SIS for the return II the mare to
me at Camp 9th Virginia b .taI.a near Abing-
don, Va, w. r. MILLER.
July 81, 1863-2w
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$3.50 REWAR

GTOLEN from my residence'in russell conn
y ty, four miles South of .Lebasen. .on the A
bingdon road, on Wednesday night, fhe I'D inst,
a BAY MARE, five years old, a-nit "a hands
high, a scar just above the hoof Il one Of her
fore feet, also scar on the back psrt of the left
thigh, some inches long
will give the above reward TO- he return Of
the Mare to me, or for informata, whereby I
can get her. VIM. *. CuMB0
July 81. 1856
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.1 We are requested to state that the Fu-
neral Of Mrs. FRANCES KEYS will be preached
BY tae Rev. MIR. Haskew, at Carvosso, on the
9th Of August.
e@ We are also requested to state that the
Funeral Of Rev. p. N. Buck will be preached by
the Rev. C.;Shelburn, at the Corner House, the
first Sabbath in September.
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From Meade,s Army.

RICHMOND, July 9th.
A special despatch to the Enquirer, from
Culpeper, the 18th, says Meade's Head'qrs
were at Warrenton Saturday.
Sedgwick isreported moving towards Frede-
ricksburg.
A Lieut.. of Cavalry in Stuart's command
on Saturday captured an aid of Gen. Upton..s
within one hundred yards of Meade's Head
Quarters.
All quiet.
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HUMPHREY MARsSsALE.
OF KENTUCKY Nss

"I practice Law in the Courts at Richs
w mond City, at which place e ,,ay jte found
or addressed Claims upon the soverrnment,
which require attention before c. IS, the be.
partments or Beaureaus of the f,...hf .lerate Go.
vernment, will receive his speci ] care when eh4
trusted to his management Of them.
July 81, 1S63-3m
Bg Knoxville Register copy 8 months ard
send bill to this Office 80 . ]
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steamer Missing.

The Petersburg Express, learns from a
gentleman who recently left Norfolk, that
considerable uneasiness prevails at Fortress
large and splendid bay steamer Adelaide.
The Adelaide left Old Point last Tuesday for
Baltimore, but has rot been heard from since.
# is feared that she has fallen into the hands
of Capt. Zarvona, or some other daring rebel.
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Important Rumors from the North.

1mpOTGdUC nuIuOES lTOm the N0rGQs
RICHMOND, July 18th.
The Herald of the 25th contains a lengthy
despatch from Washington, Of whic hthe follow
ing is the substance:
It is now admitted by the most sanguine mem-
bers of the administration that never were our
foreign affairs in so menaoing q state. England,
SO official advices indicate, has determined to
furnish the South with an From clad navy. II
is equally certain that the Emperor Of France
has made up his mind to definitely interfere in
our domestic affairs. The fall of Vicksburg and
Port Hudson, and the Rebel defeat at Gettys-
burg will not, tbs believed by the most sagacious
friends of the Administration, alter the eharac-
ter Of the action which France and England had
determined to adopt. On the contrary the mo-
ment there is danger of the North overpowering
the South, Intervention will be tried to compel
a separation, upon which England and France
are determined-England to cripple the power
of this great Republic France to preserve do
minion in Mexico. With these indications be-
fore them, Seward and the President are con-
WINGED that this is the most critical time, SO far
as regards our relation with foreign powers.
since the commencement of the war. From
what hear am inclined to believe that measures
are now on foot to put an end to the war. It is
notlmposslble that we may see sudden changes
Of parties in the next month
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From Middle Tennessee.

The Selma Dispatch states that Rosecranz
is still at Tnllahoma, and his headquarters
are at Winchester. A portion Of his army is
at McMinnyille. The enemy are gathering
in the crops Of the people around McMinn-
vile, giving the producer only q tenth of his
grain for his family support. There are no
Some Of our mounted men are at Sparta.
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From Middle Tennessee.
CHATTANOOGA, july 9th

a small squad Of Yankees appeared at
Bridgeport this morning, and attempted to
capture Steamboat. Our pickets save them
so warm areceptioi that they fed precipitate-
y. Parties from Middle Tenn. represent tha
suferings Of the people as horrible.
The most weakly families are drawing m.
tions from the Federal Commissary: others
are compelled to bog for their families in the
camps Of the enes !.
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AND STILL ANOTHER.,,

N addition to the Farm l have already adver-
Il tised to sell at the Court House door on the
first day of August Court, i win sell privately .
Farm miles west of Abingdon, on the Reedy
Creek road, and same distance from Bristol, con-
tanning 100 acres. 1t is Of the best quality,
has first rate timber and an excellent mill site.
Al little more than one-half cleared.
JAS. L. F. CAMPBELL.
July 81. 1863-2w
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From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, July Goth.
Regular firing on Sumter and Wagner by
the Yankees on Morris Islandal night, and
continued all day.
Sumter and Cummings Point still firing.
The battery on James Island is participat-
ing.
Wagner too is firing to-day. The Yankees
occasionally responded from the batteries on
Morris Island.
The Monitors and Ironsides lying outside
took no part to-day; firing was directed on
the Yankees on Morris Island. They have
two batteries there and have strengthened
their position.
No reported casualties to-day. One Mont
tor arrived to-day, making in all six.
% DESPATCH
CHARLESTON, q.
All quiet this morning.
! Occasional firing yesterday and last night
on the enemy's works on Morris Island
The enemy is erecting a new battery about
six hundred yards from Wagner.
The workmen are annoyed by our guns on
James Island.
The gunboats and monitors are compare
lively quiet. The last two days additional
blockaders and transports have arrived. some
with troops. The enemy is supposed to be
landing more troops at Little Folly Inlet, pro-
badly to attack some time this week.
A Franch war ateamer stopped off the bar
yesterday.
The steamer Cronstadt from Nassau has
arrived at Wilmington.
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For Hire,

NOUR Negro Women, good cocks, washers
IL and ironers- also three Girls ind q Boy.
Apply to Capt. W. E. Clarke, Q: NJ. A
bingdon, Va, or to NOLAN A, STUART.
July 81, 1863-H
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Speech from Gov. Vance, Of
North Carolina.

Gov. Vance, Of North Carolina, made a
speech in Greenville county, on the 18th of
July. A gentleman who heard it writes
lie encouraged the people to continue their
assistance in prosecuting the war until the in
dependence Of the Confederate States was es-
ltablished, and hoped that no Southern man
would harbor the thought of a reunion with
the North under any circumstances. He show
ed that reconstruction was impossible, and
that the only way to obtain peace was by hard
fighting and a determination never to submit
to the Yankee Government.
The Board Of the Virginia Military Insti-s
tute have given the name jackson Professor
ship" to the Chair of Natural and Expert
mental Philosophy in that Institution, in
honor of Gen. I. J.. jackson, who file d it
with usefulness and honor
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COTTON J! coTs

= 3 - = - f,7.---- . -
TUST received, Bale Cotton, L Stic. Chesks
~ ed Cotton, Merino Satinel, { at Buttons.
Stockings, Socks, Boots, Blan, .:i,ks. EnveA
lopes, Powder, sc. i. gAUGH
July 81. 1887 W"
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SEED, $3.50 per pound, at
u July 81, '63. S. W. CARNAHAN'S.
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The Fall or next session of the above 81
will commence August 10th, 1858.
July 81, 1861
The New York herald., 1863-06-30
Present Population.

We see no reason for fright in the Keystone
State. especially when she has the Army OF the
Potomac at the back OF her.
Halifax papers TO the 18th have been received
by the steamship shannon. The Reporter Of the
l6'h has the following-The brigantine Golden
Rule at this port, reports that on the passage out
to Porto Rico, May Is, was boarded by an Amer.
can gunbost, name unknown, short Of provisions
say. she was taken by the Confederate priva,eer
Florida. Also on the 18th Of June on the pas.
sage TO Halifax. was fred at TO heave 10 bv n, /,
The New York herald., 1863-06-30


YACHTING UsDFn DTucuIniEs.-T meeting
Of yachts ct Sandy Hook was, we understand,
rather o tame affair. Some five or six ap-
peared at the rendezvous, and, from the nrst
day Of the meeting, sailed about rather pro-
miscuously, there being no regular regatta.
Under the circumstances II Is well that the few
yachts at the Hook have returned TO New York.
There was some reason 10 apprehend that the
rebel privateers would have appeared among
them, like hawks In the dovecot. and that
as consequences We should have heard that
several of the rebel officers were enjoying
themselves breasting the blue waves In our fa,
vorits yschts-a contamination to be depre-
Gated. While the country Is in such great dam
ger regattss will, we imagine, be bit slightly
pstroaized or enjoyed.
The New York herald., 1863-06-30

The RADICAL DoSKEYs KICKING rHE DEAo
LioS.--The Tribune and Times who knew from
the beginning. as well as we did, the incompc-
tency Of General Hooker to head an army Of
one hundred thousand men. now assail him,
when he 10 down. They assisted materially TO
have him appointed, because they believed he
would carry out their abolition programme
and they sustained him after he had signally
failed, and closed over his defeats, instead Of
calling on the President 10 remove him and
appoint another general Now that he Is re-
moved at his own request, thus confessing his
want Of capacity for the task he undertook,
the Tribune says this ought to have been done
before and not on the eve of battle. But
whose fault il IL that he was appointed first
and then continued in command after his terri
BILE blunders. We answer, the radicals and
their two organs in New York And nothing but
their personal fears now induce them TO consent
to hs removal. Hence the frightened Tribune
says.-"The time IL past when personal psrtiali-
ties or prejudices can be INDUCED. The ques-
tion Is, who shall save the rspublic.' This was
the question Of first, az well or now; but the
Confederate army ID much nearer to New York
than II was ever before. The real question with
Greeley now IL, not who will save the republic.
but who will save Horace Greeley!
To his credit, however, be u said, that Greeley
has proved himself less Of an ass than his radical
contemporary, Raymond, who even yesterday.
in an article written before the news Of Hooker's
removal reached him, endeavored 10 show that
II was still On open question whether Lee had
ou,eeperalled Hooker in getting into Mary.
land and Pennsylvania, or Hooker out
eeneralled Lee by permitting hm to do 90
Surely the stupidity Of donkeyism could no fur.
ther 20. The Tribune several days ago In
dulgsd In similar brying; but In view Of terri
BILE facts II has eaten lie words, and now candid.
ly admits that Hooker has tssa completely ov
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TRIPLE SHEET.
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE COUNTRY.

Advertisements for the WEEKLY HERALD must be hand
cd before O'Clock every Wednesday evening. Its
circulation among the enterprisug mechanics, farmers,
merchants manufacturers and gentlemen throughout the
country Increasing very rapidly Advertisements in
sorted the WEEKLY HERALD will thus be by large
portion OF the active and energetic people OF the United
States.
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The Emperor of the French has received
General Forey's report of the taxing of Puebla:
and right glad was he to hear that ut last vic
tory was shedding her lustre upon the legions
Of France in Mexico. Ii is said that his Maj ss-
Mexico is ours This may or may not have
been premature; but it is evident Napoleon now
looks upon the conquest of the Mexican repub-
lie az a matter beyond doubt He has address
ed to General Forey a letter, testifying his
great satisfaction at the fall OF Puebla, and his
regret at the obstnsey shown by the Mexicans,
who do not understand bis Majesty's intentions
as regards them. The Emperor says -
bitterly dspiore the loss Of so many brave men
but have the eonsoatory thought that has no, been
useless for the interests and honor Of France aud for
civilization. Our aim s not TO impose on the Aexicns
government against their will, 20 make succcse
servo 10 The triumph Of any party whatever. desire
that Meybeo may be born 10 new life, and that shorty
s " ordss saS sS ma 1s
inlerpatna law, che may, by establishing friendly rsa-
sFps Sib France, ackDo.sdss that s 70 France that
ebe oweeher peace and prosperity.
All this IL very fair, and would promise we'll
for the future prosperity Of the country were
1t an established fact that all Of Napoleon q
assertions are entitled to belief; but we have
q lively recollection Of very liberal promises
made apropos Of Nice and Savoy; and we also
remember that events subsequently prevented
the accomplishment Of these promises In this
instance We do not believe that for one mo.
ment the Mexicans win be deceived by
fair wsrds; they understand that once France
has conquered them she will maintain her
power in Mexico, until driven thence by the
people Of this country, who will, we hope, be
at liberty ere Tong TO pay some attention TO
the Mexican question. Napoleon, who wishes
70 make Mexico colony, will hold on to biz
conquest a. long as he can. II IL his well
kaown intention 10 work TIE mines in that
country; also that be will seek TO increase and
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far relates TO the enjoyment OF those who part-
cpated in 1t and the number Of boats at the rem
devious. II will now doubtless be Of annual oc-
currence.
The steamship Patapsco, Captain Mott, from New
Orleans 2lst inst arrived at this port last even
ing. She brings no news. The Patapsco has on
board the body Of Lieutenant f. Shadrake, Of the
volunteers.
We learn by the Dutch bark Venus, Captain At.
kinson, at this port, that private letters
ceived from Curacoa dated June IL, stating that
treaty Of peace had been signed between the Gene
rails Paez and Falcon, but that Porto Csbello and
Lagusyra opposed it, and new revolution is
breaking out. 1t was expected that Maracsibo
would unite in these new operations.
The State Of Pennsylvania has a population
equal TO more than fhs Of that Of what there
IL left Of the whole Southern confederscy, and as
the numerical strength Of General Lees forces he
certainly not one-half Of that Of the whole rebel
army, Pennsylvania ought 10 be able to protect
herself without calling for single man outside of
her borders. The following table shows the popu.
t.ss-