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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dispatch
has carefully added up the statements ofcap-
ture in seven letters from different portions
of Ohio and Indiana describing the movements
If the C~ouf.derates and the great success Of
their pursuers, aAdafnds thatsoht of4 900 men
md ak meces of artillery that the Yankees
said Morgan entered a1jaha with, there have
heen eaptured 81, men. and % pieces OF
cannon. The guas3 which were II FOUNDER
Psrot,,s whenhe entered, grew before they
were captured toS pounders.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17
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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17
A Losing Game.

The Natchez Courier makes up . balance
sheet proving conclusively that the naval
campaign has opened rather disastrously to
the Federal forces on the river. They FIRST lost
the gunboats Cairo, Queen Of the West and
Indianola. At Port Hudson they certainly
lost the steam sloop.of.war Mississippi, and
the whole naval force in that vicinity was
badly used up. The Richmond, according to
the New Orleans Picayune, was severely hurt,
causing the death Of her Ut. commanding
Cummings. At Vicksburg, another of the
Federal gunboats was sunk BY the Confede-
rate batteries, when all the force on board
went with her to the bottom Of the river. A
second was so badly punished that she foated
under the protection Of the enemy's encamp-
ment. w
This is rather an unfavorable plight for
the great navy that was to sweep the Missis-
sippi river and It's tributaries" and open it
for navigation before last Christmas They
attempt to run the Confederate batteries and
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17
Terrific storm.
The yicksburg Wing, Of March 31st, So.

S Inc 7NlckSDuFS w AiS, "a M"iSA oAoSs Coy g
Saturday night this vicinity was visited by
a thunder storm, accompanied by severe
gust of wind, which, for short time, blew a
perfect hurricane. Trees and fences were
blown down and signs scattered about in eve
nv direction. The Nicksburg, which was ~
ing near the bayou, was torn from her moor
ing and carried down the river by the storm,
with two or three sentinels on board. Moth
ing definite has been heard from her SINCE
The wharf.boat w. M. Shaw was also torn
loose and drifted down the river to the Old
Works, where the wind carried her ashore
She lies hard aground, with her bow and
guards considerably torn. Above the city a
| great number of trees were blown down.
Where Vaughan's brigade was encamped, the
| lar eest trees were torn from the earth and
carried into the valleys by the raging storm.
The men fed from their tents az rapidly as
possible; but a number, who did not awake,
were either killed or wounded. In company,
| Fl. Capt Hodge, Of the Goth Tennessee regi.
| ment John Owens, jackson Pinion, Thomas
Richie, Jerry Miller and. Jacob Richie were
killed; and in company G. James Scalf was
killed. Fourteen others, of the same regi
ment were wounded In the GID Tennessee
regiment, A. B. Lindsey, Thomas Malone
Harvey Lindsey and Jas. Stafford were killed
and two others wounded. Nearly all those
killed were residents Of Tennessee and heads
| Of families The storm ragged until twelve
o'clock, when the rain ceased and the wint
yeered round to the north and blew with les
fury. Sunday and yesterday were cold ant
boisterous days, stiff "northwester" blow
ing all the time, without ray Of sunshin,
/ from Old Sol. :sa
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17

p. .,
lose their gunboats They run the MlsslsI
sippi river and lose their ironciads by Ke zee.
river vs''s rams Surely the fates do not favor
them.
Since the late campaign against yicksburg
and Port Hudson commenced, and It has n0s
been three months, the enemy have lost, ~
killed, wounded, sickness and desertion, over
10000 men And what have they accom-
plished? vicksburg and Port Hudson are
both; in the hands Of the Confederates, ana
both places are becoming impregnable. Whas
have they done? They have lost their boats.
lost their soldiers, lost their sailors, and gain-
ed in their place a few negroes to populate
the Great Vest! It is true they have burnt
our villages, destroyed many of our plantas-
tons, and done other disgraceful acts, YET We
have the consolation Of knowing that the o.
feet of those proceedings must reeoil upon
their own heads OF a future day. When they
make the people of the South poor by acts OF
lnfamy, they forthwith strike a blow to their
own homes and make themselves beggars on
the rich soil of bounteous West. '91
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17
The Terrible Fight mt Port Hud-
aOM.

The Yankee journals have said but little
of the fight at Port Hudson. This is one OF
the best evidences we could have OF the COM
pleteness of our victory. What little has
found its way into the columns Of our enemies
Journals, shows that the fight was seryerc
one. and the Yankees had terrific time OF
it. Ono of the correspondents, describing the
part taken by the Richmond, which vessel,
it will be recollected. was forced to retire at
ter twice attempting to pass Our batteries,
saws of Lieut.. Commander Cummings:
When his leg was shot away, ne exclaimed:
"Get the ship by, boys ard they may have
nv other leg.n lie died at the St. James
Hospital in New Orleans.
Another correspondent says:
"A boatswain's mate, who had both legs,
his right arm, and left hand cut of by the
EXPLOSION of shell, as he fell to the deck
with his last breath exclaimed, IN language
worthy Of a Lawrence; "Don't give up the
snip, lads!"
The correspondent Of the New York Times
speaks Of the heroic commander OF the MIS-
sissippi as follows.
"Of one man there isno harm in being out.
spoken, and that is the gallant Captain Me.
lancthon Smith. Officers and men all agree
| in saying that sublimer courage was never
exhibited than he showed. He has never
been known to speak An angry word to any
BODY said one Of his officers to me. and ye'
no one is SO readily and cheerfully obeyed.
In the heat of the engagement, with death anc
destruction hailing around him. there he stooe
coolly lighting his cigar with flpt and steel
and calmly arranging with Lieut.. Dewey how
ito destroy the ship that be found he could nj
longer save. Captain Smith, without making
any outward parade Of religion, is truly de
yout man. When the bloody engagement wa
over, and his officers had collected around him
taking retrospect Of their losses, and com
menting upon the almost miraculous natur
Of their escape, he turned round and said i
the hearing of the officer from whom ! r.
ceive the anecdote:- Gentlemen, is not thi
enough to make any one Christian I"
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17
THE CONFEDERATE LOANS IN ENGLAND.
From the London Globe.

1
Numerous purchases have been made in
the Confederate loan. at prices varying from
IL to s, per cent. The closing quotations are
reported at q to. 81 premium. The intro.
duction Of the loan has led to very general
and warm discussion in the Stock Exchange,
and elected strong party feeling. The friends
of the North assert among other arguments,
that the loan will prove an. additional obsta-
Gle to peace, while the Southern partlsans
predict the success Of the operation with some
confidence. sG8 a
lir9{ts,.s 4 a CONFEDERATE STATE BANK.
A preliminary prospectus without any
name being attached) for "The London and
Confederate States bank" is published in the
London journals. The capital is liked at s2.-
| 600 1000 sterling. The prospectus points out
the certainty Of the ultimate recognition Of
6he Southern States, and the desirability OF
having banking facilities ready for the re-
demption of that trade which will be carried
d. through new and independent channels.
III THE CONFEDERATE LOAN IN FRANCE.
1 There have just appeared in this market
6ome Of the cotton bonds of the Confederate
/ States Of, America. Those bonds, which. as is
4 Iell known. have been issued by the Govern
hent Of the Southern States to create resour-
ces, by means of the cotton which still re,
thains IN the interior of the country, stipuiaIe
Ihat in forty DAYS after notification shall have
been made BY the holder to the Confederate
Ifsoyernuoent, the quantity Of cotton speciheo
4 4 the bond shall be placed at his disposal II
whatever port Of the Confederacy ne may IN
a;cate provided that port be not at the time
in the power of the Federal forces. Inose
bonds are, for the mostrart, for q, 600 pounds
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17

Il is said the Federal Senate, in the adop-
ton of the Military Bill, omitted the negro
regiment clause. Ifthey really struck out
that dark feature of the bill-it is the first
time in this war, that the Yanks have efectu-
ally "knocked the black out. - Rebel.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17
Late News from the North.

Important from, V;chsburg- Complete fa.tu 7,
81 he Tazoo Expedition Retreat Of the
Whole Force-Latest from Port Hudson.
aTFron Northern Journals Of the 80 INST
IrpoRrAsT FROM vIcKsBuRG- COMPLETE FAIL
IRE OF THE YAzoo EXPEDITION.
s, c.,no, Wednesday, April News from
dyicksburg and vicinity has been receiseu uslo
mn 70 Thursday night. Although unfayora-
HE. the adyices accord with the general public
Axpectation. Il ssaasssls tt7iisg
81 Sher,nar,'s expedition to the Upper fazoo
had returned without accomplishing Its OBJ
:, The rebels had so obstructed. the channei
through which the boats had to pass as 70
render progress to the river impossipie.
an sCINc1NSArr.s Wednesday. April IBIS
matches received here state that the expeoi-
zion through Steele's and Black Bayons ln1o
the Inner Yazoo is a failure. Admiral Porter
succeeded in getting through both bayous with
the gunboats, and proceeded twenty,nve OF
sth;rtv miles further in Deer and rolling
Tprkss. when he encountered a small force OF
rebels. whu 50 ANNOYED him with sharp Shoe
ters and distractions in the channel, that fur-
dher nrorress was impossible, without the CO.
operation of infantry, which came up next
The enemy had in the meantime put Z, trees
into the stream, making ii Impossible. lhey
s,annoyed the gunboats otherwise, and seemed
.to he gathering in considerable force. 81,
Reinforcements of infantry were marcheo
Ito the, assistance of the gunboats on Monday,
and coming up with the beeagured boats,
found them henmed completely BY obstruc-
tions in front and rear. b ],
Skirmishing continued all day, when the
rebels. being reinforced, the gunboats were
withdrawn, and commenced to retreats the
whole force. having embarked on transport
near the head of Black Bayon, for their re
turn to Young's Point. -,
= Federal loss 10 or, u privates killed ane
Wounded including Mr.. Sullivan, an eng
eneer, killed by a shell. Rebel loss unknown
but supposed to be considerable, Il ii !,
s, In addition to the foregoing telegrams' 70
New York Times has a letter from .nea
sNicksbarg, March 10th. !" wherein Is stare
the success of the cutoff at lake Prosioence
Through Bayou Macon into Ked RIVER 40
that a stern wheel steamer had been launcne
s.on the lake, and that the arrival OF tnree :
Fawagut's feet "at q point below arrei
ton will hasten the attack on NicKsnurg' 2
fore the summer heat, laSsltude, disease an
Encouragement postpone AFFAIRS INTO the iaii'
oyxox PORT HUDSON 1.-THE LATE NAVAL ATTAc
s"s,-nrasNcrurNr OF THE WHOLE YANKEE PR
sa.oR.xxr. ~g7ais So soea ai.a
.an'asdssnatcb from Washington says &
Despatches. from the Mississippi oqua'
ron embrace reports from the commanders
The several vessels which attempted to pa
sport Hudson on the night of the l4th
March. from, which it appears that they ma
s;s ssI and we're congratulating themselves u
WI hs r, J sa;ned The turn in the river, whe
AN l M;ss;ss;nni grounded. Fearful that til
vsss il nnder the CALLING fire Of the enem
aid galI into their hands. she was delib
5ratsic DESTROYED by her commander, after 4
srsassi bf iii on board. No private efec
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17

~ SE AINIERzYKE Tuesdty, March Ian |
;mnortant engagement between the iesur- |
oents and the Russian tbops took place yes
terday at ,Londek three piles from halish.-
The latter were compella to retreat ana the
town, VIA. reduced to aslfs. The number OF
Insurgents concerned in his battle amounted
- 2 GOO men. Reinforcsnents were sent this
morning from, Kalish to tpe Russians.
'ss s So Prem The North.
We continue to make some extracts from
the Northern paper Of thI Sd.
1.-THE SPRING cAMpAIGN-rTHE CRISIS OF THE
REBELLpN.
Such is the tendency q the Heraid,s lead,
mo editorial. In the course Of it the Herald
says
All the evidences that crowd upon US from
all quarters clearly indicIte that we are ABOUT
to enter upon o most important Stage OF the
struggle in which the enrgles and hopes, OF
the nation are engaged NO one VINO mas
watched the preparations on the Union sue
can doubt that the eton that Is oelhg maze
during the ensuing spring months Is 70 Dc tne
final and browning one. The rebels, II not
impressed with the sane CONVECTION are
nevertheless preparing ff the campaign as II
thew were equally alive u its Importance. -.
B The Herald says its armies are in splendid
condition. and that all that is now needed to
insure the full success ofthe campaign is tor
..:the generals to be left Il carry out the plans
of onerations that have been agreed upon
w;thuut any further Interference or dictatlon
frnm inexnerienced SECRETARIES or. meddling
politicians" The Herall continues:
Z 4 Ia re n
sent war would probablybe more amazed a.
| the controlling infuencesot politics upon the
Federal authorities directing its operations
than with any other feat,re connected with ~
Dstachments from our min armies have peer
made, equivalent to what previous to the war
would have been regarded as respectable az
mics in themselves, and for no other purpos'
but the acknowledged one Of appeasing TIT
| yociferous clamor of certain powerful faction
/ lists. This pelitical strtegy, aside from IT
4 enormous expense, has biyided the Fedora
forces into numerous fragments, each acting
separately.
These same political factions have been cor
stantly interfering with military operation
in the field. and thereby frustrating or pei
yerting the plans of commanders, has, with
q oatiauestion. contri suited more than anythln
else to give aid and comfort to the rebels an
to prolong the war.
The Herald closes as follows:
We have all the elements of success at on
command, and nothing but the oticious me'
, ding OF politicians or the personal plques an
iealuusies of Cabinet officers can prevent OF
crushing out the rebellion within the ne;
{ three months. 1t is for the President to tai
+ care TINT they do not again Illustrate the :
E forts which are costing US such heavy sacrl
) ces. The country has vested him with fnll
!. powers than were ever enjoyed by any OF y
! predecessors. and if he.fails in his duty
!. will hold him to q corresponding respon
. bility. ssgstsg
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17

FREDER1cKsBuRG, April 6.-Your cores
pondent CLEANS the following items Of Euro
pean news from the Northern papers OF the
Z, !
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-04-17
Later from Europe.

TIE Confederate Loan IN England and France y
! the Polish Lasu17cction--Dsfeat 81 Me
Russians at LoDdeE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-06

Two W.. fitFp EfLtIARD -ABt - rOa ssLs
j vABtls Nse+. - - r4fgesisri s4%ttsg n
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-06
Fs,n SALE.

yVAsHIN0rON, d. o.-PoR SALE, REsTAUeasr
" and blard s.o",'' I'M nediaies on oslts tn Court
MARTIAL 90 ~ ho1ns ans wtnn two ocss Of n. Wa and
fortal. Satisfactory selling For fur
thet "A Eat Twenty
dres b., Russell House, fennsyvan avenue Washington
" =.
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nx pEaAsDR-gsB PfLLg PaAscsisf. rOSag
W rnNMffrr 80 - emUe fs rhauihfe gnl sal. ffen
cru0rat se dolt rkJsrr iru rns boo.
rsnisi nBsris S@gress $50 ~ d NJ Asafss
i naiin "a lst a. - u saiF.
trsE1 AND Liquors.
,rIyss hIIoss ec.--8g o, GALLONS PINE Old
w fgaros Nsest 10 essh. ~ ekrasuas 80 afs taE
bgO sARaER T. sass4s ......
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-06

A rrTg MAgBIE COUNTER AND FIsrUREs--coN-
n msgss q drawers sheis - and 'h nsasy Corr 81
Zach rty tsel aud sulo'e Tor lAar, conieynn ~
o. iinins saooe Tor saie cnep They ary Az le
" u seen ~ rs Ann slsret from II 10 this day.
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-02
Union League at French Gulch.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Union men Of
French Galch, was held at the Empire Hotel,
at that place, on Saturday evening, 25th ult.
Mr.. Samuel Grover was called to the chair,
and Henry Warner chosen as secretary. The
Pledge of the NatiOasl Union League was nu-
merously signed. Whila the Pledge was be-
ing signed. the Star Spanglsd Banner" and
Red, White and Blue" were sang by the
meeting. The following are the resolutions
adopted:
WHEREAS, in this hour of peril to our common
country, when the foundations Of our Republic are
being shaken from centre 10 circumference by ira
tors who are wagng war-a cruel snd inhuma1
war-against the Constitution and liberties of the
American people and as good and loyal citirens,
it behooyes to make known our willingness to
pledge ourselves to unconditional support Of the
Administration in its constitutional efforts to sup
press this rebellion. and to reessahlish law and
der. Therefore be it
Resolved, That it is the duty of every good and
loyal citizen to unite in all proper efforts pre-
! serve. maintain and perpetuate the Union in ac-
cordance with the Constitution.
| Resolved, That the conduct of dsafected persons
| claiming to be citizens of the United States vet
jealous in their attempts to impede and embarrass
the action of the Federal Administration and in
the utteranee of disloyal sentiments, deserve and
should receive the condemnation of every good and
| loyal citizen.
Resolved, That the loyal citizens of French 6ulch
| in the language Of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence, pledge their lives their fortunes and their
sacred honor" to the support of the National
authority in every vigorous aud determined effort
by force of arms, by and land, to spec
dy and complete suppression of the causeess and
inhumaa ipsurrection which now desolates our
| country.
Resolved, That every citizen of the United States
owes an allegiance to the Government, and he who
falters in his duty te uphold the honor of its flag
is sbettor of treason, and should suffer the PEN
atty due to his crimes.
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-02

The DEATH PENALrY.-On Friday, the LIST inst
at eleven minutes past twelve o'clock p. NJ, Indian
Dick suffered the extreme penalty of the law, by
hanging, for the murder of Chnaman The ne
cessary preparations were made by Sheriff Folan
bee on Thursday, by the erection of gallows with
in the yard in the rear of the County Jail, which
was entirely enclosed from public view. Abou
twenty-five persons, selected by the Sheriff. wit
messed the execution. Everything was conducted
with the utmost decorum. After prayer by G.
X. Godfrey, the trap was sprung, and the unfortu
nate Indian ceased to exist. In six minutes ht
ceased to struggle, and in ten minutes life was en-
tirely extinct. After hanging twenty-five minutes
the body was cut down, placed in coffin and hand
ed over to his friends
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-02

DRowSED.-0n Thursday morning last man
named Mark Malarby drowned in Cottonwood
under the following circumstances Deceased and
another, named Michl Clark left this place for Red
Bluff, in VIM. Thompson's freight wagon, driven
by Patrick Linon. When crossing the ford at
Cottonwood, below Jackson's bridge, the team got
into deep water and the rapid current capsized the
wagon. The bed of the wagon Hoated down stream,
with Malarky clinging to it. The teamster and
Clark swan ashore. When they reached the shore
they saw that Malarky had lost his hold of the wa
gon bed and floating down stream with hi.
feet just on the surface, and disappeared The
team and wagon were got ashore. Efforts are be
lug made to recover the body. The deceased was Q
native of Ireland
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-02

NATIONAL UNION LEAeUE.-Let it be remember
ed that on Tuesday evening next, May 5th, there
will be meeting of patriotic citizens held in thi.
town, for the purpose of forming Union League
The meeting will be public, and all are invited tc
be present and take the pledge to support the Gov
ernment in its struggle to perpetuate our institu
tions. Hon. Geo. B. Oulton, late Senator from Sis
kyou, and other distinguished speakers will addres.
the meeting. We hope to see general attendance
so important occasion, and let us see who are
willing to come boldly up to the support of our
Government without any 1" ifs' or buts'' and dc
crisis