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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-10-07
streaming ribbons, with beads and jewelry

streaming ribbons, with beads and jewelry
disposed so grotesguely as to provoke a
smile though, very likely. some Of these
poor women may have tricked themselves
in these faded laces and ribbons, with
quite as genuine emotion as that with
which the fancee of the Fifth Avenue
bends her head for the exquisite lace veil,
or clasps radiant pearls on neck and arm.
One bridal pair had train of attendants,
who fled of on each side very creditably
indeed, but these were evidently regarded
as aristocratic by the majority. 1t was
sad, however, to think that even to the
youngest pair among them all this mar
riage was far from being the commence
1nent of an united life. No virgin hearts
were here, filed with the tides Of new
emotions, and all the aspirations of life
to be solemnly consecrated to another; for
this was the beginning of wedlock to none,
but rather the repairing an Involuntary
transgression of human and divine law.
Still it was most interesting scene in every
point of view, calculated, as far as any
single rite may, to envoke all the manli-
ness and womanliness that might be latcnt
in them and so to help their progress up
ward. The chaplain made some extended
remarks, explaining fully the responsible
tiles they were undertaking, and per-
formed marriage ceremony, simplifying
it as much as possible for the understan-
ding of those for whom it was intended.
The newly married then gave way for an
other party of about the same number,
who were also joined in marriage. Then
we all shook hands with them, and they
filed out to receive the congratulations Of
their colored friends. This was not all
the day was one of general rejoicing
through the camp, and two brides gave
wedding dinners in honor of their espou.
sails; to one of which we "whitc folks
were hidden. We went. not without some
slight misgivings as to the nature of the
viands and dim suspicion that our col.
ored heroes and heroines might contem.
plate asserting perfect equality by sharing
the festivities with us a proceeding which
however innocent, ran counter to all the
prejudices of my education. We found,
however, a table neatly spread with q
substantial meal, commencing with ham,
fried chicken. and chicken Pie, and end.
ing with cake. pies, and candy. More
over, we were waited upon by the hands
q had almost said fair hands, to sbeak in
proper newspaper style) Of the brides
themselves, the white guests being given
the first table, while our entertainers
stood by, evidently pleased that 1.-The cap
tain," with his friends, should dine unde,
their roof Dinner finished, we took leave
and rode away, the feast going merrily on
if we could interpret rightly the sounds oi
joyous voices, that died away in the dis
tance as we receded. 80 ended pleasant
morning, and one suggested of much
thought H.F.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-10-07

Having plunged the nation into war, let
it perish by the laws of war; and now, if
we wish to compute the price the Ameri-
can people have paid for the existence of
slavery, turn over the pages of this terri
BILE rebellion; the millions of expendi-
lures, the thousands of lives. the anguish
and suffering, the desolation these are
what we suffer, because slavery sxists |!
Let the accursed institution die. Tole-
rated by the powers of the government,
it commenced very early struggle for ex-
istence, then for power, until it set itself
up as the master of the government. 1t
demanded additional territory for its ex-
pansiou, it broke down the barrier of the
Missouri Compromise. AS early as 1920
it declared open and implacable war with
freedom. 1t demanded the control of the
Federal Government and obtained and
kept it. Finding it could not live in the
broad blaze of her discretion" it sup
pressed liberty of speech, and freedom of
the press, by hangings and lynchings. In
1888 it broke out in open rebellion under
Colonel Hayne. The venomous traitor
Copperhead was then scratched, not kill
ed. under the heel of Old Hickory. The
recent cowardly, ferocious, and savage
outrage at Lawrence, (Kansas,) was the
climax of the barbarities which have
marked the history of the Slave power
in this country before and since the re-
bellion.
Before the war they lynched, hung, as
sassinated the friends of liberty; since
the rebellion, the traitors have poisoned
their wells and springs. The cup of
hospitality in shareholders has been too
often the cup of death to the too conf
ding soldier They have murdered pris-
oners on the field of battle, and they
have worn the bones of the dead as tro-
phies and ornaments; they have murder
ed wounded officers in the ambulance and
hospital.
Perish forever, the institution which
converts Americans into barbarians.
For myself | am for the destruction,
absolute and entire, of this curse to my
country, and disgrace to humanity
slavery. How can slavery be most speed
lily, efficiently, destroyed? First destroy
The armies fighting for its existence
Overthrow that traitorous organization.
which has slavery for its cornerstone.
Secondly, stand by the Presidents Proc
lamation of Freedom. The President
stands firm, he will take no step back
wards in this contest for liberty and the
Union.
Saturate the slave institution with
g Greek fire." and burn the traitors
with it. Major A. H. SEELr,
9th ILL.,. Cavalry.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-10-07
STRAFFORD.

A correspondent Of the Springfield Re-
publican writes from this town, and we
extract as follows:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

DRNKISe HOUsEs.-Under the new policy of grant.
ing licenses Unfortunately to all who apply, great
number of drinking houses have been established in the
city, to the evident detriment of public morals They
spring up like mushrooms, at every corner, and in
places where THEM presence is offensive to the refined
portions Of the community 1t is even proposed to
establish Governor street. in the room formerly
occupied by the II gh Constable. This street is much
usedby ladies, and of the most quiet in the city
We call the attention OF the Hastings Court this fact
and urge the prOpriety of refusal to grant license
TO the house. especially the proprietor of the build
ing objects to it.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
THE YANKEES AT SOUTH ANNA BRIDGE
AND ASHLAND

AND ASHLAND.
We learn that the guard at the South Anna bridge
attacked Saturday evening by large force of Yam
KEGS. After a sharp skirmish the enemy received
No particulars received up to last evening, but
reported that only three Of wounded,
whilst the Yankees suffered severely.
Between and o'clock, yesterday morning a de-
hcdment Of Yankee cavalry about one hundred strong,
dlshed into Ashland, aud proceeded TO destroy some
Government Stores valued at about $500 dollars. -
They fred several shots at the telegraph OPERATOR Mr..
Thompson, who He'd to the woods their approach
Taey also burned the railroad buildings and destroyed
the water tank, after which they rode Off
Tue large force OF Yankees who reported to be
moving through Hanover county, last week, have re-
treated to the North side of the Pamunkey. We have
no Information of their present whereabouts All
quiet below the city Not rumor from that quarter
was circulated yesterday
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
RT EIIaErrT.i
ET-i
ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF TIE CONGRESS OF
THE CONFEDERATE STATES, PASSED AT THE
THIRD SESsl0N-ls6S.
AN ACr To PROVIDE AND ORGANIZE ENGINEER TEOOPI
nv 49, no SERVE DURINGsTHE WAR

mo. 81
AN ACT TO PROVIDE GNb ORGANIZE ENGINEER TROOP
10 STRIVE DURING THE WAR.
The Congress ~ dc C09terte States Of Anericd do
~ ter mali be selected n such Secretary
War may d co. each d ison OF Infantry In service
company engineer oops to consist Of one hnnar'd
snd Thai The me, assigned 10 pany hal be required
serve ia only dung the blsnce oil their term Of ser
See p That e,ch company shall Of eight !ergesh,s
corporas forty and forty five AboTerS and that
Sec B. That the commissioned oerI Of each company shan
captain FIRST lieutenant and TWO second ne
entuE that the gna vacancies 10 these companies shs
be filled the trartr Of officers Of corresponding grade
the engineer practicable aud where not then from the
from the line or stan OF We army Dehg
always had 70 qualification engineers by selection but
no one shall he selected who not serving In or with the
army, unless heis military or civil engineer; ~
SEA Taat the companies shall be organized into rfgmsn
Of ten companies lat the fell and STAFF Offices shall
consist Of colne ole lieutenant colone one mlor ne
adutaI Of drst lieutenant one quAremaser ser
V,aui major and that the original vacancies Ia
the regiments h he h ed the pr yIed Tor MI s the
sane Ia The coupanie by thd section OF this that
In sergeant major the qusrtermaster sergeant sh III be
Thai In each rerImert two The shall be ss
signed duty pont ne and each be furnished with brgaee
Sec G. That the onser charge OF the engineer bureau
jec to the approval tae Secretary OF War; shall prescribe the
number dmenions o. the wagons ponto ms ese
tools Implements aud other neeeSaFes all the troops
o & N zed by Is act.
Sc vacancies In the established regiments to and in
eadlr the rank OF colonel all be ned by promotion regnen
according Seniority except In case Ct disability Other
Sec Thst tie monthly pay OF the en,nee troops Iha
fellow OF blond hundred ADD ten dosrsi OF eutsn
art ne one hundred AID eighty five 60 als jor
hundred sixytEO liars Of captain hundred aud
forty dcas hrst lieutenant han tired do1as Ola
dollars and The itant Sikh receive ten
d liars per month addition TO- his pay heutena t.
Sea pay Of enls ed hen per shall be
soys the or end quartermaser sergeant,
TWEEN one dollars sergeans thhty-hve dollars cJrporah
twenty das ncrs seventeen dosrS; abOrers aad osi
sec 10 That ounisd giEeer troops ay he seeced from
the cavalry and be organized according 70 e pTvons Of this
act, for engineer troops as herenbsiore steciiied.
Approved NJ 20, 1853. it35-l.WSw
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
THE VERY LATEST.

TIE American in its evening edition Of the Sd inst
gives the following dispatches:
A special de patch TO the New York Herald, dated
Hamburg 2d, says.
The battle at Gettysburg day fierce and bloody,
ard from al can gather, the rebel army has received
is mortal wound. Cannon small and the field are
aoRg che trophies column Of rebels 25 900 strong,
passed through Dsbury yesterday in the direction Of
Gettysburg.
ALBANY, July "A despatch from Gov. Curtin to
Gov. Seymour was received to-day stating that the
battle al Gsys5Tg had not been dseisis, and asking
him 70 send al s troops he could raise ctOE d!a as
ths need FOR them vas pressing.
PnLADELPHIA July Parties arriving here from
Gettysburg say that on Wednesday 600 Of troops
we're engaged with $4,000 Of the enemy. During
wednesday night rs 900 men Of Gel. Meade troops
,mne up and took favorable positions, while 25 900
II Union troops we're near az hand. The rebels had
concentrated near Get sburg on "Wednesday
ar there is little doubt but she great battle OF
yesterday would involve every ava liable man in both
armies.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

CBEENSG TRoN VIcKSBURG.-The Augusta COnstitu-
tOuaist has intelligence, brought by distinguished
gentleman recently from JohnstN headquarters, that
General Johnston has organized az gge and admirably
disciplined army, and is in condition to make effective
demonstration. His cavalry horses, of which he was
vey deficient at rst have been supplied by the people
of Mississippi, who have very generally sent up their
carriage horses aud they the finest horses in
whole army. He reports the feeling, both among the
army and people, buoyant and confident. He had
believe that the fate of vicksburg would be
decided within very few days
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

GaEAr Far IN ATLAErA.-0n the night of the 29th a
destructive fire broke out in NorerOss building at the
corner Of Whitehall and Marietta Streets Atlanta, Ga.
The COnfedsracy publishes lis. OF the principal suf
erers whose losses amount to over S2S5OOO, and adds
Besides these, perhaps the principal sufferers there
large number OF other persons who lost smaller
gumsn
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

MURDER IN TESHEssEE - Mr.. Michael BGugh, of
Bradley county, Tenn, was Waylad AID murdered last
week near Cleveland. He native of Abingdon,
Va, but had been citizen of Tennessee for many
years, and at one time represented Hawkins county in
the Legislature. The Athens Post says that highway
robbery and murder are getting to be quite common
occurrences In East Tennessee
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
FROM TENNESSEE.

ATLANTA July At is considered certain that Nor
gan has played havoc with ROsecrans rear. An mpor.
tant movement is taking place in Gen. Bragg's army,
but it is not prudent to mention particulars.
sEcoSD DESPATCH
ATLANTA, July 4.-Bragg's headquarters at Bridge
port The Tennessee river will be the future line of
defence |. is supposed thai Huntsville and the Mem
phis AID Charleston Railroad will be abandoned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

AN ENCOURAGING volcE FROM INV YoiK.-Thefol'
lowing letter has just been received in Montgomery
Ala, from one of the most prominent citizens of New
York. It is dated June 10th:
The raid into Pennsylvania is a glorious one, and
there is nothing to binder pushing TO Philadelphia =.
The Dutchmen are Scared" and think that the day oil
judgment is fast coming Twenty thousand good IMAM
try can whip 100 600 raw militia, more. The larger
the number of the militia the less likely 10 succeed
Tue confederate Navy" is doing good work. and the
Insurance office, have lost pile" Give Capt semmes
a war vessel, and the powder will ay Can be OF any
service to you or your friends? Let me know in What
way can "a Sc regiment among my own aequainl'
anees and employees to aid the good Southern Cause
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

Tx FAMILY OF GES. A. sIDSEr JoHSsroN.-Gen.
Gideon J. Pillow issues appeal for aid to the family
Of the lsmented Gen. A. Sidney Johnston, who are in
distress and restitution. This must NOT aud will not be
allowed. The women of the South viii see to it prompt
" should the men neglect il
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

HoOvER's GAIA Chattanooga correspondent Of the
Mobile Register writes as follows:
The permanent loss Of Hoovcr's Gap would be well
nigh rreparable 1t is one Of the most naturally deen-
sible positions sidde Tennessee IL cannot be flank
ed and debars all approach to the interior by the MUIR
freesboro and Manche ter Turnpike Once in the hands
Of the enemy, a change Of base part would fol-
low unless as IN the present instance succeed in
capturing It before its complete investment and orfca-
ton
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
THE BATTLE Ar GE7TYSBURG.

The officers of the truce boat which arrived at City
Pc Mt Saturday afternoon, regard the fight at Geys-
burg as drawn battle" They also report that Gen.
Meade was severely wounded and that four OF their
oencrals were killed-namcs Lot remembered by Our
informant They, of course, include Gems. Reynolds
and Paul Another boat was expected at City Point
LAST night
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. LEES ARMY

WISCnEsrER, July 8, via Stanton, 4,h.-Passenger'
who have arrived here from M4rtinsburg were told by
Mosbys that General Stuart had torn up the track
of the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad at the Relay use
eight miles from Baltimore. The enemys tents have
disappeared from Maryland Heights.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

CHARGED WITH TRxAsOS.-Day before yesterday
james Monroe Meek recently elected Attorney General
of the Second Judicial Circuit Of this State was sent TO
this city by Capt Levi upon charge Of reasonable in
tercoure with the enemy during their recent presence
East Tennessee. The Captain also sent down four or
6se Uuionists from Strawberry Plains, EhOr while tie
enemy burning the bridge that place, hOisted
the stars aud Stripes"
The Captain is doing good service, sighting raiders
Vshanty and arresting tOries.-KR0ruHe Reg, ID
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
Gst 8nsnoro daslg.
MONDAY MORNING, JULY 6, 1858.

rEzHs- DluI year $780, months ssCO for less pc
ed 800 per month.
SzNI-EEEKLr year $1,000; emOnths, $500.
WEESL year, s5.oOi month";, 1s.Jo.
EenstiAncea a. he risk Of the su6Eesi5er.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

GREAT FREsHE-We have been visited by disss-
rOus reshet within the past week which has uama ed
the crops very materially IN this section. Il ckens the
heart 10 gsgs upon the destructive presented by
the Dan rty,r and country line low grounds. Wheat
oats aud corn have been ruined by the acre; aud on
great OF course bridges have been swept away in any
number, and the harvested wheat still standing in the
6sld, has sprOuted so as to ruin quantity Of it-Ai
ton ~ or CtroA., 3d.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

CONTRACT SHELLs.-The Northern papers complain
that great many Yankees have been injured at ycks-
burg by the premature explosion of shells, and they
denounce, as infamous the manner in which contract
shells operate They often as dangerous to friend
as 70 foe.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
oHo1rox.-Capt. John e. Milford.

FAOAUIIUN.-NapI JOun 4. MuIIOIul regi
ment New York Infantry, who, for more than yea
past has been-n command of the Flag of Truce steam
ers running between City Point and Fortress Monroe
has received the commission of Major to G the v4can
cy OF that office in his regiment
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
A Ram AnvFNrrRE-A correspondent writes from

BOLD ADvESIURE.-A correspondent writes from
Wilmington, n. G, to the Fayetteville Observer;
The blockade running business has developed new
feature steamer has arrived here which is reported
to have sailed from New York and merely touched at
Nassau on her way to Wilmington with unbroken
cargo of Yankee goods supposed to be on joint account
of parties in New York and Wilmington This Is a
bold adventure but is not likely to be successful one
if the facts be susceptible proof for military guard
has been stationed on boardto prevent the removal Of
vessel or cargo.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
ESTABLISHING IN MISSISSIPPI -RUMoRS FROM
GRANTS Army

BoLrOS's DEPOr, July 4, (via Jackson 4h.) Our
cavalry we're skirmishing all day yesterday near Ed
wards Depot, with 0sterhaus troops Our loss is two
killed. and we captured sixteen prisoners.
The enemy are firing national salute this morning
Negroes are constantly returning to their masters
from Grants army. They report that the Yankees ex-
pected to make another assault to-day
The enemy were engaged yesterday in throwing pom
toons over the Big Black at BaldWin's Ferry
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06

suBscaBK.s papers marked with Cross will under
stand Of Subscription is about to expire, and will
emit pro pity n they wiSh their papers continued.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
TELEGKAPttltj.

GEN. TAYL0R'S OPERATIONS IN LOUISIANA
NATcHFz July 2:-The Louisville Democrat says the
last official advices that Gens Taylor, Morton and
Green surprised the Federal Notifications at Brashear
City on the 9th of june ana captured 800 prisoners
including SS officers also sS,OOO,OoO worth OF COM
missary and Sl,5OO,OOO OF quartermaster's stores
$3.50 600 of ordnance and 800 900 Of medical stores
also, 20 garrison and regimental hlg' lOoOO tents
1000 horses and mules, 100 negroes, 1000 stand
small arms 16 siege guas, and position as important
as Port Hudson or Vicksburg Other important move
meuts by Gen. Taylor are progressi 6.
private letter from the Conner battery states that
Gen. Walkers forces, $4,000 strong had left Delhi en-
route for Lake Providence which is garrsoned by Fed
erals and negroes. They hung two officers command
ing negroes before leaving Delelesaing.
Nothing from Port Hudson.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
DEsPArcH FRov RosEcRASs ANNOUNCING THE OCCUPATION
OF IULLABONA.

UKsPArCH FRoV ROsECRANS ANNOUNCING rag OCCUPATION
OF rULLAHOHA.
The Washington papers publish the following tele-
gram from Gel. ROsecrans:
HEADQCASrsEs TULLAHONA, TEsS., July III tele-
graphedSy0u on Monday the occupation Of Shebyvle
and Manchester. On Monday ii Iaiued hard all day,
rendering the roads impossible. Il found impOs-
Ole 70 artillery gos troops into posi-
ton uat this morning, Shcn general advance was or
dered at daylight
General Thoma yesterday, made Reconnaissance ON
tEO roads and General MCCoOk road, reporting
the eqemy in force this place. with the addition Of
Buckners vision, which arrived Monday evening.
"a adya-cing this morning, it was found that the
enemy bad Ted in haste last night, much demorsized.
The strong f5rthcatiOns small quantity Of stores
and three siege guns in our possession.
They took the direction Of Winchester. General
Thomas should be their right flank to night. Gems
eridan and Branuan marched into town to-day at II I
o'clock, taxing few prisoners.
w. S ROsECRANs, Maj. Gen.
A telegram from Atlanta, Ca, says that Rosecrans
/, falling back, and Bragg re-Occupying Tullahoma 10
heavy force
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-I

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALB.-I
offer for sale my residence In the town Of Buchanan Vs.
This property consists Of comfortable House containing Five
sized Rooms our which have fire paces and wide hail.
The Lot rather than half Acre. highly
proved very productive and well stocked with choice fruits
raspsersS apples &c The outbudnss kitchen
hone meat house. dairy wood house and stable there IL
well Of excellent In the yard The village OF Buchanan
pleasantly James River being present
the canal and possesses the advantage Of highly moral
ligent society o. W. KEAN.
Address Dr.. o. W. Kean Pattonsburg, vs.. jhq-c este
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
: ADJT AND IgsP'R GENERALS OREIOg. |
y ROsEoED, June 80, 1869.
GENERAL oRDERssl

GENERAL oRDERs5l
l. The acts OF Congress passed 9Th OF April 1861 dates
subsequent thereto having provided e Procudrg
my supplies notice hereby given to the people Of the Uonfed
States and to receiving officers that from the date Cf TIL
plb caton more supplies will be received TN
appeal the President and the Of the sece
War annexed thereto All such supplies collected
derd pro 10 the time referred TO- will be pad for at q
Abished Hereafter supplies will be obtained
ccAb by purchase AMI when necessary mpressmrp
when au hoIiZed TO inprsssmer will oh
strictly TIE Requirements Of law, ald the general orders
the War Department, anthe regulations Of This Office ouDded
hereOr.
IL Eny tcer who shall he holzed by Congress
concerning imPresmtn or under the regulate Of this Depart
thereto, which have been hereafter be
made and has given NE notice required by the al
have full power and authority TO upon any property
which shall have good TO suspect Of the Grcl
produce goods, merchandise other things subject impress
may be stored concealed in order obtain
the and IL he shall have believe they
concealed any dwelling storehouse
building which he is refused access ne may apply TO an
Judge Justice Of the Peace Commissioner OF Ccnsder
Court warrant TO upon the same, upon the
and describing the objects stored concealed UbD
warrant to search for aad secure the same viii shall
only be executed 10 the daytime, and aGer demand tie
occupant, II the cccugan all be
habng the building aiori said.
BY order,
(slspedJ g. COOPER
fy1- o. In4n'r Gov