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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07
The 6IE0E OF CHARLEsToN.-The Charleston
Mercury gives the following account OF the acci-
dent at Fort Sumter:

The sIEoE OF CHARLEsroN.-The Charleston
dent at Fort Sumter:
ngon Light Infantry, was stationed In the eastern
barracks of Sumter, there to be held In readiness
in case an assault should be made. Although the
fort was subjected 10 the usual nightly lombard
bard1aent of the day, has hitherto been Of sufi
cienhy heavy character, no casualties occur
red until a quarter-past four on Saturday
morning. At that hour Pafr0tt shell from Nor
ported the ceiling Of the portion of the barracks
TO which We have alluded, causing It 20 fall In and
to e-ush thirteen men under Its ruins. The names
some Of which will be recognized as those Of
well known and much esteemed young men Of this
city--wlll be found appended to thia report. The
bodies were brought to Charleston on Saturday
night and inferred on Sunday, the funerat cereuo-
nies being attended by a large number Of sympa
thi2ing friends aud citizens.
The following are the names Of the brave men ::
sergt w Owens, Sergt J A Stevens, priva.es
l. Burrows, F NJ burrows, s w Anderson, James
Calder, o J Burn, w Gibson, w Jones, l. s
Lee, and w Patterson. All these were Of the
Washington Light Infantry, Co A, a5th CIV. In
addition, there were private w Martin, 18th Geor-
ella Battalion, and Mr Matthewa, an overseer.
The Mercury of Wednesday, says:
Fort Sumter was again subjected to heavy fire
on Monday night. Eighty seven rified shots were
fred, Of which thirty six missed and five mortar
shells, all Of which fe, within The rubbish sill
continues to lie IN such manner as to contribute
to the defence.
Just after dark set In . small accommodating
party Of the enemy, consisting Of four scouts ei-
fected landing At the southeast angle of the fort.
The approach Of the party, being made under cover
Of night, was not observed, and, owing to a mis-
take Of the sentinel who hailed IL, It was allowed
20 escape. The boat, however. was fred into on
its retreat, 1t ts believed, not without effect.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

The FRENCH IN MExIco-FdreaaeH Of Gen. Fs-
Ysy.-Tbe Vera Cruz Commercial Of the 18th uit,
contains the following important address Of Gen.
Forey. II Is bis farewell address 10 the Mexican
people:
Mexicans: have terminated the great mission
which the French Emperor entrusted to me, and !!
am now about to leave for France.
l. can assure yOu THAI no alteration has been
made In the policy of the French Emperor to this
day.
In departing from you, leave you with Gene
raliin whom You may have full confidence.
To form new Constitution, that all might be
happy under it, was the object of the mission but
the EmperOr's Intentions were not fully realized,
because they are not sufficiently known.
In leaving Mexico, hone my departure will he
the means opening the eyes of the blind (Or rerac-
tory among you, and that the false patriots your
midst will be discovered in the men they seek for
their country. Then the true Mexican will ind
out there are but few false Mexicans, and that
there not many who treat With contempt or dis
negard the existing Government. Then the true
Mexican will be ast0nished to see the little nnm-
her of mock patriots, and their proximity io the
mire In which they are rapidly falling.
BE assured that God, whose Providence protects
the French arms, will not allow the iratricde OF
the nation.
Adieu, Mexleans! leave with full confidence
IN the welfare of your country. You may be
proud, and you may thank Providence, that your
happiness has been assigned fo the French EN-
perOr. Ia leaving. can say you will not regret
placing your happiness in his hands. FoREY.
Mesico, Sept. 30, 1868.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

Receiving So1es, Horse.-Yesterday morn
ing @ we!l-known German citizen, named
Henry Neidrohr, appeared before the Mayor
to answer the charge of receiving horse
stolen from DR.. s. M. Dcld, Jr., knowing
the same to have been stolen. Mr.. Dold, the
father of the Doctor, testified that he rode
the horse to FauGuier county to see one Of
his sons, and ON the night of the 18th Of Oc-
tober put him into Mr.. John M. Fant's sta
Bic. The next morning the horse was gone,
and Mr.. u. heard no more of him until Sun
day last, when he received q telegraphic dis
patch from the Doctor, stating that the horse
was in Richmond. He came on here and
identified the horse in the prisoners posses
sion as the one stolen from him about four
weeks since. DIR. Dold also Identified the
horse as his property.
Neidrohr, in his own defence, exhibited
bill Of sale for the animal, given him by Ser
geant Stewart of the army, and had eviGenc
to prove that he paid his money for the horse.
HIS counsel did not doubt that the al imal
had been stolen from Mr. Dold, and was " ILL.,
ing to give it up to him, but be was quite
sure that the accused suspected nothing
wrong when he made the purchase.
The Mayor directed Mr.. Dold to take pos
session Of the horse, as his property, and eX-
pressed the wish that all who purchased
horses OF soldiers without knowing them
might have to give them up. There being no
evidence to show that the prisoner knew the
horse was stolen, he was discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

The FIRST CHURCH BUILT IN GRN. LkE's AMY
Gen. Jackson. In q statement OF one Of the
ministers attending the recent Presbyterian sy-
nod in Virginia, tho proceedings of which are pub
lished in the Central Presbyterian, we fnd the fol-
lowing interesting facts:.
Inst winter when near Frede ric ksburg We erect
ed our first house OF worship. 1t was a rude log
building. walked home from the first service
heid In II with Gen. Jackson, and as sOGn as we
reached bis quarters he said, Lei Us now pray
for blessing upon this service" "I esteem it,
said Mr.. Lacy, one of the most precious privi-
legrs Of NY life TO have been permitted TO enjoy
the confidence, and often TO kHeel down and pray
with the most holy and devoted man ever knew.n
An interesting sketch was given Of the organiza.
ton OF the chaplaius, and the efficiency resulting
from II. This was upon the suggestion Of General
Jackson.
After returning from our cbapIains' meetings,
Gen Jackson would send for me, and In his quick
manner would say, ''Come In MIR. Lacy, and make
your report" In response TO. interesting state
ments he would say, 'sThat's good we ought to
thank God for that's When he saw Gen. Lee and
other officers come 10 attend preaching. il gave
money, it may be mentioned that he gave $3oc TO
publish edition of the tract, s: Oar Danger 0nd
our Duay,' one Of the most powerful productions
thai ever came from the pen Of Dr. ThOFnWell.-
Gen. Jackson was deeply impressed by II. After
he was wounded in hs last battle, his love for the
word Of God seemed greater than ever. He (Mr.
Lacy would sometimes read eight or ten chapters
TO him.
Here The Rev. Dr.. Hose being requested 20 state
what was the impression made In England by his
death, remarked, In substance, that II was In the
highest degree solemn, deep, and afeciins-thai
he was noi only admired there as gfeat General,
ba. loved a. good man ana that ms death was
. personal bereavement. Lord SALISBURY said be
considered Gen. Jackson the greatest man 0ur
country had ever produced.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

Western Spies.-In the G. s. Circuit Court
yesterday, John Yates, Samuel Wheelberger,
George Cooper, Daniel Cooper, &. w. Ram
say, John Thume, Samuel Bowman, Wm
Coffman, John D. Kester, and VIM. Dunlsp,
Of Rockingham county, were before Judge
Halyburton for harboring deserters and aid
ing and plotting them to the Yankee lines.
Tie Judge, after hearing the evidence, de-
cided that the offence was committed in
another district, and discharged them. Com
missioner Watson, as soon as this decision
was made, issued warrant for their arrest,
and they were taken into custody by Deputy
Marshal Henry Myers, to be sent to Staunton
for trial before Judge Brockenbrough, Of the
Western District. OF course the Secretary
Of War has concluded that these men are
subject to civil and not military trial, they
being nnconnected with the army in any
way. Most Of them are old men, and have
the appearance Of trappers and woods
pIowlers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

&lseaiao bvS 6oaiaw. The Mayor yesteT.
Dr. 4 o9Hlng cuncludea the cxamlnatlon oil
John j. Nexsoen, Of North Carolina, charged
with fe3oaiO1sly shooting Martin Grepp and
tBo other membcn Of the City BAttali0n,
eolee eW weeks since Ths de4ence intro
NhCee occurrence, and testified to the follow
ing hets:
Jno. w. Garner.-Newsous and myseli
were on guard duty Al Castle Thupder, on the
afternoon Of the occurrence. We had strict
orders to allow no one 10 approach too near
tho prison walls, or 10 talk with or make
ai9ns to the pTieoners. About hAlf.past fye
O'Clock ChAs. johnson and one or two other
members Of the City Battalion, who had bees
guarding some negro laborers, returned them
TO the Castle. After leaving the servants,
johnson stopped near q prison window and
commenced conversation with . female
prisoner. Newsom, in obedience to orders,
ordered him OIL. About 6 o'clock Newsoni
and myself were relieved, and obtained per.
mission to 60 to our suppers. Newsom asked
II We should leave our gnDs, bat told
him no, thinking that they might get mis-
placed, and We should not be- able to find
them on our return. We then started of,
and when near 90.h street Newsom was hail.
ed by man, (Johuson,) who said he wanted
a word with him. johnson then said to
Newsom, "Why did you speak to me in
such q manner at Castle Thunder short
time since?" Newsom replied, because
you were violating orders, and you have
been on duty there often enough to know
it." johnson then said, You did not
speak to me fko . gea1lnnaa Old d--n
you, and If you will pat that gun down /
can whip you" Newsom replied, "I'd be .
pretty Cd d-n fool to put my gun down
to fight four or Ave of you" and, raising his
gun, commenced backing of: just then
some ten or fifteen more Of the battalion
ram up and advanced en- Newsom. tried
to pake peace, and was caught hold Of by
one of the party. As Newsom continued to
back, the crowd pressing On him, Grcpp ran
from across the street, pressed his way to
the front and, throwing off his coat, rushed
upon Newsom and gave him violent blow
in the face, nearly knocking him down. As
NewsOm recovered, he lcvelled his rifle at
Grepp and fired, the ball striking him in the
breast, and, glancing, fractured private
Frey's arm and lodged in the abdomen ol
private Morris, causing his death.
Gamers testimony being ccrroborated by
another eyewitness, the Mayor decided that
the accused had been guilty of no crime, in
asmuch as he had been assailed for perform
ing his lawful duty and had only used his
rifle in selfdefence. He therefore discharged
the accused, and advised that the aggressors
be court-martialled.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

Rev. Dr. w. A. Scott, late OF California. and
formerly Of New Orleans, was Installed pastor Of
the Forty second Street Presbyterian Church, in
New York, on Wednesday.
The dwelling -hosse Of Henry Coytneton, In
Chesterfield county, Va, was destroyed BY lre on
Wednesday, with about q, 900 pounds Of o. II
stored therein. Loss, 2A.0oO
The Boston Pos says that John eiidell has taught
Louis NapOleon draw poker, aud they play 10
gether at the Tuilicrfes.
John Long, one or the drafl rioters in Boston,
has been sentenced TO the State prison for ten
years.
An extra sessions ofthe Cnnnecticaa Legislature
has been called TO aid the State In raising It's
qaota Of volunteers.
The Chicago Tfitsms iyaAical Hepuhif AMI takes
ground aeaisst Ltneoln an the Missouri eanabbIe.
The JohnStown pal Dem00at h0isss The name
Of 0euesai McCieIiaa foy the essai6eney.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

An I'm Keepers Responsibility Some
few days since suit was brought against an
inn-keeper of this city for tho value of box
of goods which had been stolen. The plain
tiff proved that the box contained boots and
shoes, pants, socks, shirts, towels, scarfs,
etc, but failed to prove the value ofsthe ar
ticles enumerated After the argument OF
the case, at the motion Of the defendant,
Judge Lyons instructed the jnry not to bring
in verdict for the plaintiff, because no Dal4e
had been established. The plaintiff was
therefore non-suited, and has his work to go
over, he being allowed to make affidavit OF
the value Of the articles lost, in dollars and
cents, which will go to the next jury as evi-
dence..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07
MArrRRs IN NORFOLK.

Cha Yankees are publishing paper In
p,r,.mouth called The Od DosaiwSon. A
.orv Of that journal, Of Thursday, gives rs
snrns insirht into tho way afAin are pro-
crossing In the unhappy city of Norfolk
Among the everts OF the week was 'tg1and
suror,se serenade" to Brigadier General Jas.
Rarnss, Wednesday night, at the residence
of that officer, on Frecmason street. Re
markabls to ssy, the General was not at all
.nrpr,see, ..as any other man might have
been" but was, on tho contrary, 90 self.
oossessed - to allow ''all the facetious and
GENIAL nature Of his soul to lavish sincere
welcome" on the serenaders. Mr.. J. @
shsv. the President Of the Board Of Trade,
who got up this surprise, addressed the
General in IN effort which We feel bound to
copy entire:
We come here tonight In q very dmprMap-
IN msnper-wo come a. merchAnts and
adopted citizens of Virginia-loynl men and
frue, ea<yy one Of aa We come in q compli-
mentary way, to shake hands with You as
the representative Of the Government we
are the subjects. You are the head; we are
merely pilgrims in the 'journey Of life, !"
financially speaking.) You are he judge
and jury; we come, General, to pay our re-
spects to you, and, in behalf Of the gentle
men present, allow me to congratulate you.
The General responded, welcoming his
guests In ian easy, military way" and fur
nishing them something to drink. The sere-
nading party was composed of the Norfolk
Board Of Trade, three Yankee psymasters,
two quartermasters, two New York news
paper reporters, and one Yankee sawbones
This nice tea party then proceeded to sere-
aade "Hon." L. H. Chandler, q native of
Massachusetts,, representing the Norfolk
district in the free niger Congress at Wash
ington After this the patriotic horn-blow-
ers retired to roost In the Atlantic Hotel
We read In this paper that Dr.. Arthur
Watson, of Accomac, who represented that
comfy for several sessions In the Legislature
Of Virginia, has gone to Norfolk to practice
medicine. Norfolk, like Richmond, is
swarming with restaurants. Here are some
of the names advertised: "The National"
"Hyeeia," European" ''St. Charles
american House," ''Oxford Hall Restau-
rant" "Arcade Saloon" "Manola Saloon"
"Gem Saloon," "The Bugle," "Friendship
Restaurant" "Grocker's," 1.-THE Offlce,"
"Washiugton HALL" "Break O'Day House,"
and "Cafe dc Paris" The theatre there is
in full blast. II. W. Qossin.a tragedian, was
pleasing the Yankees there with Virginius.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

fudge MerelitA, Of the Richmond Circuit
Court, being engaged in chancery business
this week has nor touched the criminal dock
ct. On Monday next he will sit in the State
Court House to transact the Common
wealth's business, TO which time the grand
and petty juries have been adjourned. Some
of the old riot cases, adjourned over from the
May term, and one or two new ones, will be
taken up for trial. by punctual attendance
the jurors, witnesses and lawyers will iacili-
tate the business Of the Court, and possibly
save themselves much trouble.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07
NEGRO ENLISTMENT6 IN MARYLAND
HOW THE THING Is WORKED.

NEGRO ENLISTMkNT6 IN MAINLAND
HOW THE THING Is WORKED.
We are reliably informed that the Lincoln
Government is engaged in stealing the
property O. the slave-owners of Maryland and
using all the slaves they can seduce from
their homes to recruit their shattered ar
mics. The abduction of the slave 10 accom-
plIhed through the agency Of free negroes,
who are employed to 60 through the State
and inform the slaves of the intention of the
Government to make them free. Points
along the river aud hay are designated, and
times specified, for the slaves to meet, and
facilities provided for their removal to
Washington. Boats are sent to these points
at the times specified, and signals given by
the steam whistle for the negroes to come
In and 20 on board. In this way hundreds
are carried away to Washington, where, in
stead Of being allowed their freedom, they
are forced into the Federal ranks. It IL
supposed that this plan has been resorted
TO to avoid the payment Of three hundred
dollars to the owner for the emancipation OF
his negro. The free negro, Of course, re-
oeives bonus for bile part Of the per-
'ormance.
The following shows the number Of "col.
ored" soldiers that had been enlisted 10
Maryland under this and other systems up
to the lst of October:
From Somerset, 30; Dorchester, 285; Tai
bot, IS; Caroline, 20; Queen Anne's, 199;
Kent, 208; Cecil, IS; Baltimore, (second dis.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

Picked Up by tho Wayslde e--Lieut. Baptist,
Of the night police, carried before the Ma, or
yesterday morning mulatto girl, about nine
years old, called Frances, who had been
picked up In the streets Of fredericksburg
some weeks ago by cyprian, who had her
whether the girl was slave or free, the Mayor
ordered her Into the custody of Lieut. B., TO
be taken, caro- Of till something could be
heard from fredericksburg In regard to her.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07
CHARLEsroN THRouea GLAss.-A cOrrespon-
dent Of the Baltimore .dMAiean, writing from the


6eet of Charleston, Gays:
Lying well up, nearly opposite Fort Wagner, we
have, across the narrow paft OF Morris Island, SO
full view OF Charleston that have studied the
aspect OF the city until II has grown familiar to
me. We can see the shipping, what there is Of II,
at the wharves; the plying Of one or Two smalt
steamers to ard fr0 trace the streets up from the
battery, and almost fancy we see the people
moving In them. The tall steeples Of Grace, st.
Michael's and ChrIst's churches have grown accus
toned sights, and those In the feet who have been
familiar with Charleston In other days point out
prominent buildings, and speculate as TO the fate
OF old friends whom the war has swept into the
vortex 0f treason and disloyalty. But, though
Charleston IL thus TO a., The same glass that
seems aimost to place II withih our gasp shows
TO ns sumter, ruined yet defiant; the threatening
embrasures OF Fort Johnst0n, aud the long line OF
batteries which fringe the shore Of Sullivan .
leland. from Mouitne upwards, until these sandy
outlines are lost In the woods about Mount Pleas
ant. These are the sentlnels that guard the road
to the city. They will be overcome, huMbled,
and captufed--not doubt of that-but whilst
they ,enlain, though near, Charleston II not outs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA.

FkOM NOKTHEkN V1kGtM1A.
five ore correctly Informed, there p %
Material change In the positisn of amir IN
Northern Virginia. notwithstanding the ~
,or4 which obtained eirculstion yesterday
;h.t both armies were moving towards
Fredericksburg.
II would seem that the enemy are busy In
,econstructlng the Orange and Alexandra
p.,lroad. but We think that this is no indiea-
,ion Of an early advancs upon their part.
On Wednesday last the Yankees captured
o,s If our commissioned officers and nve
nr,vates. who were on picket, and who had
rer,ured too far beyond tho regular lines.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

Badly B.rned--A negro woman, named
Betsey, slave to Mr.; George Walton, was se-
clothes accidentally taking fire whilst she
was cooking breakfast. AZ soon as she dis
covered the flames she became alarmed and
ran into the street, where, luckily, she was
met by squad Of soldiers, who seized her
and tore the burning garments from her per-
sen, the skin peeling from her arms and per.
son as they did so. Her recovery is consid-
cred doubtful
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

TaE CAPTURES AT CaARLEsTows.-tn q recent
account given Of The capture Of Cbarlsst0wn by
Gen. lubodsn It should have been stated that, be
Aaes MeNei's and Giimer's battalioas, there was
'asased the battalion Of Major White, Of Rich
"'ad' l, was new battalion, and, under The
'saaef'hip OF Major w., did good service. let
"t 10 the staunton Spectator says:
n Il am not wrongly informed portion of Capt
nsws company, Of White's battalion, were the
wsl w men at the Court House after capturing tho
rrshtees. Major White was one mile below
In'aii..ssown, on the uarpsr's Ferry road. Capt.
@nl's s's, company WAS deployed az skirmIshers,
~ aSa m lew moments the enemy's cavalry made
a" sppeafanee. Capt. l.. fought them uutti bis
saaa failed, when he was compelled to tall
~. ~ 70 town. When he arrived there the gallant
I'M Is was standing on the top Of hill, trying 10
G! Ga,. me confused troops. All seemed willing to
,a usaS = bal, as many Of his men had never faced
s oe before, they became confused, Wbereup0n
ssoJU. sJos !" drew his repeater and said he would
,s,', u,e orst man that ran. This threat had the
iaasuect isas suect His men halted and held the enemy
oa, ~ Until the broken down footmen could rot
Sa,u town. Had II not been for this stand every
,hs hah a,.. 10 town would have been captured, and
a"oef then there was not less than 6fty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

Dusl.-Thomas Fitch, editor of the Virginia
toviat NsterxSse, both published In Nevada Terri
tory, fosshi dael On the SSH Of September. Al
the 6rst 6se Pitch WAS Wonnded IN the leg, and
b0ft then left the 6eid.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-07

hsolexn P4aishsd. Cyrus Maxaeld, .
worthless, drunken free negro, was arrAigned
before the Mayor yesterday TO answer the
charge of using insolent and provoking lam
ruage to Mr.. r. II. Robinson Cyrua intro
ducSd q white woman to show that he was
entiroly innocent CT the charge, bat His
Honor was not dispo0ed TO credit her, and
therefore ordered Cyrus to he striped.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-03-14
Uhe Gmpuria 9ewa,
SATURDAY, MARCH IA, 1868.
LAY HIM DOWN GENTLY.

Lay him down gently, this house is his last
hat to him. are the sorrows and joys that are
past
He'll not wake TO the bugle, though it echo its
breath,
For he nov lie enrolled in the army of Death
Lay him down gently, as he sleeps on his bier,
Far away from his home and the friends he loved
dear,
Far away from the land where those he loved
dwell,
No kind heart to mourn him, his virtues to tell.
Lay him down gently, though no broken sighs
Bewail the sad fate of the stranger who dies.
For his spirit had flown when no kind heart was
near
To moist the pnrched lips with a sorrowful tear.
Lay him down gently-though pulseless this
hour,
The foes Of his country have oft felt his power;
But the fatal shot came, and he lay the Sod
Gave his life to his country, his soul to his God.
Lay him down gently, and mark where he sleeps,
In the dark, sombre shade where the green willow
weeps;
For he'll soon again slumber in undisturbed rest
Among the hearts whom he loved, and who loved
him the best.