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TEE pryEScEs OF PORT HUDSON.

The Washington Chronicle says:
The defences of Port Hudson are immensely strong,
consisting not only Of Notifications and heavy artillery
around the town. but of outer works composed Of en-
trenched abats stretching out for nearly mies in
semi circle, bristEng with cannon CT heavy calibre
The deences consist Of ten batteries numbering
between thirty and forty guns, of them being IL
inch aud Others l3nch BORE 0ue Of these batteries
stationed on bluff eighty feet high. TIE strength of
the garrison, according to the account of gentleman
who was lately in the place. is between four aud FIVE
thousand bus their provisions and ammunition are said
to be giving out The post is commanded by General
franklin Gardner, graduate of West Point and for
merry an officer in the United States army
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

Gen. Couch has assumed the command Of the Depart
uent of the Susquehsnna, and iseued order calling
all the citizens Of Pennsylvania between eighteen
aud sixty years Of age To take up arms Immediately.
All the linen mills nine of the eleven cotton mills
ana three prin works in Fall river, Massachusetts,
standing idle The cause is said to be an oveFsocLed
make5 and the decline Of cotton goods below the cost
of The material
Gov. Morton has Issued PROCLAMATION 10 the people
Government
A rebel Spy, belonging to JEFF Thompsons command,
arrested at Indianapolis Friday.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

Col Sol. WILLIANs.-We regret to hear that this
galaut young officer, who commanded the Second Reg-
ment North Carolina cavalry, Yves killed in the engage
ment on the Upper Rappshannoek, Tuesday. Colonel
Williams was we believe, a native Of Warren cOinty,
n o., and if We mistake not graduate of West Point
He entered the service of his beloved South as coloue
of regiment Of North Carolina infantry, ard sta
toned Norfolk during the first year o. the His
wtmey death is rendered LOUDLY melancholy from the
fct st only three weeks ago yesterday he united
in marriage TO young lady pt rare personal accomplish
ments and exceencies on whom this bereavement will
tall With crushing and ,erwhelning effect. In this
community, where she is so wildly known aud greatly
beloved, size has the heartfelt sympathes Of ALL
Colonel Williams was, we believe, about 20 years Of
age ard gave unusual promi of usefulness and dtnc
ton in the army.-Peters6arg Express.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

TAG CRoPs IN GEoSGTA---AENY SUPPLrTs--The Al
gusia Consttutionalst estimates the wheat product Of
Georgia this year, at 100000 bushels oats 1000 OOO
corn 40 600 OOO peas 100000. Talk of starving Ct
says) people with such prospects,; is absurdity
The editor urther estimates not loosely but from data
the yield of pork this year. in the State at 24OOOOOOO
lbs-a full meat supply in peace times The article from
which we derive these encouraging figures closes with
the following paragraph:
We are glad to know that the Government, seconded
BY the wise and patriotic producers, is taking time by
the foreock and will supply the wants Of the army i'm
mediaely that crops are gathered Until their
are supplied the nonproducing people wait; the
Government will not ard must not allow itself be
stalled by the engrossers and spectators The wheat
1.-THE will Weld in Georgia not than $50 600 bushels
so that $50 GOO bushels must be bought, ard the pr
chase we learn will be made at once and the ahole
supply NAV be collected in two and bsf or three
months-aiter which the spectators aud all Others may
fight it out for the balance of the crop. It will be
bought by the Government from producers at mod
crate fair price and until the army supplied if any
wheat comes into the hands of SPECTATORS it will be
Sc zed at the price fixed by the impressment Commits
siOaers II they interfere to reard the Government in
getting supplies it will be forced TO this course-but if
hey desst till the government goes out Of the market
chen they can safely invest And to make everything
fair aud Just each producer viii be called on TO sell to
Government portion OF surplus that it may not fall
upon few to sell their whole surplus. This will also
leave each producer part Of his surplus to hold for
higher rates if he thinks prices will be higher or to sell
he whole to government at once, if he prefers.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

MIsEoMER-We observe with no little surprise
that nearly the entire press Of the Conederacy in al
uding to the exploits Of the Alabama and Florida or
other Confederate vessels term them privateers The
term implies that these vessels are private property,
sailing under letters Of marquee when, the truth is we
have not an armed vessel aAoat regular national
We sells Of war. The term privaeer, while it is by no
means reproach any gallant seaman who chooses TO
sail as such, is really Of reproacA when applied
70 our national vessels IL detracts from the dignity Of
our flag aud the naval repue of our struggling country
Toe exploits of our armed vessels are carrying dsmay
70 the commercial circles of the enemy and are ias
fug the world with praises OF the galanry and devo
zion of our little navy Let dignity it with proper
aud legitimate NAME aud let the term privaeer apply
only 70 those who seek Is.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

A HABEAs CORPUS CASE IN NoaTH CARoLIyA-There
appears to be some bitch between the State and Con-
federae authorities in North Carolina in relation to the
enforcement OF the Conscript law. TIE Raleigh Pro-
gress of Saturday last gives the following case in pont
In July last VIM B. Costnor, of Henderson county,
private in Company A, 25,h Regiment n. c. troops who
had been severely wounded in the battles around Rich
mond hired as a substitute Allen Robinson, aged 49,
who had been private in the same company, but who
had been discharged by Of being the
script aye, and discharge was duly given to Cos,nor
by Col II. b. Rutedge, by Of having furnished
the said Robinson substitute. In February last Ii.
julius A Poor, Of the 10Th Regiment, being at home,
and acting under orders from the Colonel Of said Re-
gment, arrested Cosnor a member Of his company,
absent without leava.
Costnor by his attorney, applied to His Honor, Judge
Shipp for writ of hGbeas corpus, which granted,
and Lieut. Poor appeared before the Judge with his
prisoner and after hearing Of the case Judge Shipp
decided there no just cause for his detention, and
ordered his discharge from custody.
Being about to return TO his regiment Lieut. Poor dis
regarding the order of Judge Shpp rearrested Cost
ner for the purpose of returning him to his company,
and His E1celency, Governor Vance being notified that
Poor and his prisoner would pass Raleigh, ordered
squad OF TO be &c allied from the SSth Regiment n.
O. Militia and to proceed the depot of the Central
Railroad in this city, take CostcOr into custody and de-
liver him 10 the Adjutant General The squad was de.
tailed, and, under command Of Captain VIM. H. Crow
der proceeded directed TO the depot in this city aud,
on the arrival of the from the West yesterday
morning. took Costnor in custody and delivered him 10
Gen. Fowle
special order was Immediately issued by order OF
Gov Vance, permitting Costnor, nasmuch as he had
been discharged from the operation Of the Conscript
act to return his home, and TO be protected by the
militia officers of the State from further arrest under
said act, until the judgment of Judge Ship was
versed by judicial authority having jurisdiction OF
such cases.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16
MORTALITY AMONG THE NEGROES IN SAN DOMINGO =
PROM MEXICO.

NEW YoRK, June l2.-The Express has a Havana
letter Stating Information has reached there from the
ccu,raband colony the south side of San Domingo,
that y half of the FIVE hundred negroes sent there
from Norfolk Virginia, have died among the malignant
swsmps. The remainder il was learned, would soon
follow the same end.
Havana sdvices state that President Juarez of Mexico,
Mexican army f the CENTER for failing to Puebs
and that LaGenza has been put in his place. and would
at onee take command at the capital and make every
disposition for its defence.
Toe news Of the surrendering of the hexicans at
Pueblo has again been confirmed. They did not sur
render until all their provisions had been exhausted aud
the horses and mules eaten. 1t s said that 0rtega with
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

GEN. MAGRUDER AVID the AExIoANs.-The Houston
Telegraph, OF the 18th ult, the reurn there
of General Msgrudcr from the Rio Grandey It says:
One object of his visit 10 the Rio Grande wos - cult
vate friendly relation with the Mexcaus Tais 70 has
succeeded admirably in He visited by Gu .sruOr
Lopez, of Tsmauipls, and received him ri'b ell the
honcrs due his station The general andNbis ssll we're
invited to attend banquet ia Aatamolss which they
attended the next day. They were in retdcn received
with the most distinguished courtesy, enid salvos OF
artillery, music, etc. The occasion was gaa Gsy for
Mitamoras, and nothing occurred to the pleasure
OF the occasion.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

At meeting of Major General J. E. B..
susrt gns' Corps Captain 4 Fraysor called to the
chair End ser Jas ougbrruyh requestedto
try, when The wing preamble and resolutions we've unan-
mou " edoptei:
ed comrade 10 arms CHARLES HUME, whose many Griabe
qualities Of heart had endeareI him e by the
hands Of The enemy the 21th Of May last therefore,
Resolved LIST, Thai II bis death ths has its
best soldiers and this Of rs efficient members
Resolved 80 That tender 20 the family the deceased
hart felt sympathy n t sudde aud melancholy bereave
ment.
Resolved 3d. That the proceedings Of tbs meeting be published
10 The Richmond papers aid copy sent the family OF the de-
ceased. liei6- dit%
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16
ssIzuRE or STEAMER AND ESCAPE OF.

SEIZURE or STEAMER AND ESCAPE OF CoNFLDERATEs.
On Wednesday last the steamer Maple Leaf, Captain
m. H. Deal left Old Point for Fort Delaware having
board ninety Confederates ell commission ed officers
Who it is understood be exc anged for the
present Everything on quietly until the steamer
just beyond the Cape Henry light when the prison
gradually approached the guard only twelve in
ber and suddenly dsarmed them, placing them aud the
officers aud under close arrest and would not per
III them TO in what direction the vessel was steam
ing
After proceeding about forty FIVE miles beyond Cape
Henry, the run in near he Virginia shorr
where all but twenty-six landed the yawlboas OF the
Leaf They piloed the steamer themselves and attend
ed to the fire and engine 1t is said that the
kes of the guardwere without bayonets and unloaded
and each seized by four of the Confederates
thus rendering resistance useless.
During their possession of the boat they refrained
from doing any damage the steamer and treated the
officers and crew with civty The ringleaders in the
party were a son of Semmes, of the Alabama, aud a
man named McGowsn, of Texas.
The entire party we're mostly from the extreme
Southern States all dressed in and handsome
uniforms and seemed TO be in possession OF coDsid-
cradle amount Of Soon the party had erect.
ed a landing, Capt Deal resumed the command of the
steamer when she put back Immediately to report to
Gen. Dix. The facts made known 70 the General
who instantly ordered out strong detachment Of Col
Perces cavalry and thought they would be able
to overake the party before they could get beyond the
Federal lines
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

BOLD REcONSossAsCE.-A correspondent Of the
Columbus Enquirer writes from Hoover's Cap June A.,
as follows:
Our division, at present commanded by Brig General
Bushrod johnson, has just returned from bold recon-
nossance in force of the enemys Notifications in FROM
of Murfreesboro We left camps yesterday morning at
daylight in drenching rain, marching on miserable,
muddy dirt road for four miles, thence up the Manches.
ter and auIfreesbOro Pike through Hooyers Gap and
on until we arrived within eight miles of tmfreesboro
Here thrown into lue OF battle to await the
onset of our foes An Alabama and I'd Georgia Cavary
Regiment were thrown forward, with Instructions 10
maneuVre so as to draw enemy out from his works
profound stiffness pervaded entire lines, each
one eager to hear the sharp crack of the
rife in 'front.' About three p. n. the rapid
discharge of artillery on the Shebyvie P Ike an
nohRced that the division from Folks corps were
engaged few moments more and the boom.
ing cannon in our front told US plainly that
the ball opened. Volley after voley of
small arms mingled with the of artillery proved
uat rrr friends were warming With their WORK; but II
was oil $40 o.. -'.0i: We .r'' o..
Salem, Sheoyvlle aud MdnchesLer-aers aflsen vvluu
their works, and there we left them. We had three
men killed and thirteen wounded. The casualties on
the other two pixies | could hot learn. We withdrew
about sunset and returned camps wearied in
body, but excessively tooiore from marching the
abomnable pixies.
Gen. Braggs veterans ia the best of spirits, and
are anxious TO be led to battle under their ndomitabe
commander.
The Western Army correspondent of the Savannah
Republican writes from ShelbyviIle, Tennessee:
Parties who have through the lines report with
great pernacty tDat ROsecraHs had removed his head
qua tiers to Nashville ald Withdrawn his forces to that
point The reconnaissance in force demonstrated this
TO be false, and fully assured OF the Whereabouts OF
the Abolition forces let their leader be where he may
The loss incurred upon side by the demonstration is
Insignificant. portion of cur forces still continue
beyond our lines aud occupy Salem, awaiting develop
ments Should Roseerans be compelled TO send any
considerable assistance TO Grant, it is the general belief
that this army viii be route for Kentucky. If
Gen. Johnston succs Dc well is expected Misss-
sppi, there Is astrong probability OF line soon be-
ing along the banks of the Quo.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16
With regard to the reported movements Of General

With regard to the reported movements Of General
Kirby Smith, the Appeal says:
Gentlemen who arrived from jackson last evening re-
iterate the report that KThy Smith had occupied Mill
ken's Bend, La, twenty miles above Vicksburg. One
gentleman who crossed The Mississippi at Nstchez on
Sunday last brought the Information that General
Smith, with his army on fifteen Transports start
edup the Tensas Thursday last destination unknown
The absence of Banks from the Teehe country rendered
this movement safe one, and from the Upper Tensas
to the point named on the Mississippi could easily be
reached by short march. Tie report is, we believe,
worthy of some credit.
The Jackson correspondent of the Mobile Tribune
writes, June 2, as follows:
From Vicksburg you need not expect to hear any.
thing more than that they fighting daily. / think
The Yankees will simply continue their bombardment,
6Fug slowly, whilst Grant will make a show of fighting
all the zine, however, intrenchng himself. But some
fine morning be may wake up from the spirit Of his
dreams and find that he will have TO right about and
face the music. But do not like to speculate for eve.
ry day there changes, aud no can tell what a
day may bring forth. That big fight is imminent we
all know. Fixed Grant H. he cannot help but fight,
and fixed are, cannot help but make him fight,
and that not at Yicksbufg and all this must be done
soon.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

ACCIDENT 10 A STEAMER.-Thn beautiful steamship
Al ce having board thousand bales Of cot.
ton, had the misfortune TO get her after compartment
filed with water at an early hour on Monday morning.
This serious mishap, which has damaged most Of the
CURED from the steamer having colded with the PROV
of the rOncad guuboat Chieora while the Alice was in
the act Of getting into the wharf but persons have
expressed doubts Of this The mode of explanation and
eaHse will only be certainly known when the leak
posed to view. The steam pump and a steam FIRE en-
CINE we're work her yesterday afternoon and at
dark Of the water had been taken of her and
they had commenced removing the cargo Charleston
Mercury
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16
BLOCKADE RUNNING.

correspondent Of the New York Tribune, at S..
Johns N vndicates the citizens ofthat town against
charges Of blockade running and shows that most of
the contraband trade from there is done by Americans
who pretend to be loyal Steamers are sent from Bos.
ton and New York to St. Johns their names changed,
eontraband goods are put on board by Yankees, and
the boats clear under British register for Nassau the
common rendezvous for pirates and thieves of all ma.
tons. tl
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

irgham county
T. Nenoss admr Of Chastan Shorts decd WHO be-
% Of himself and al sther persons claiming to be secured ty
t deed Of trust from Edward W. sns to wD Letch and I'd
wad w. sims IT, Of the 26 OF August 1884, who choose
to make themselves parties AMI contribute to the expenses Of
thstuit, PLAINTIFF
against
Edward " srs 10 his right and Gdm'r de Jonts Of
Reuben T. SINS Decd H. Matthews trustee appointed ~
TIA oo the place OF VIM. Lch and EiEa.d w. Sims, Jr,
and tn sgad Edward w. Sims, Jr., Defendants.
n III CHANCERY.
~ the decree made n this Tern, 1885,
Of the Comuorrr Of thu oou objected TO take the follow
ing 40 Of all the property ana effects
conveyed by the said deed Of trust Al account e all tie
due to the sad Edwad W. sTs g, the date Of sd deed
and What DISPOSITION OF said property effects and debts has been
made An account Of the transactions OF Edward W. ss Jr
sni G. HMahess respectively trustees under said deed 4.
40 Of s debts secured by said deed and the pors
the e showing what portion Of said debts has been paid
AID by whom And by order made In said at April
Term, 1853 the Commissioner directed all creditors
cured By said deed to produce before him their claims and Nc
evidence To- sustain he on or before particular day tobe
named by him
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vl11ASDlouAx NOMINATED FOR oOvERSoa OF OF

NEW YOEK June IA special despatch gays that
the Democratic State Convention at Columbus, Ohio,
have unanimously nominated G. L. Yallandigham for
Governor and ExUnited States Senator Pugh for Lieu
tenant Governor. .,.
The resolutions adopted donounce the arrest and BAN
ishmens Of Er. Vaandgham, and provide for the APP
pOntuent of committee to demand his restoration.
Mr.. Pugh made fiery speech, spurning aud defyng
General Burnside's order No. IS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16
AN ENGAGEMENT AT MONTICELLO, KY.

ClNcI>NAr, June IA spirited engagement took
place near Monticello on the 10th instant.
Our troops, under Colonel Kontz had driven the rebels
from Monticello, and falling back towards the Cum
beraud river, when the enemy rallied in force and at
tackled our rear guard
Our forces retreated slowly until renforcements
relief When desperate hand to- hand fight ensued
lasting two hours. The rebels we've deeated. Our loss
is thirty in killed and wounded The rebel loss is not
stated.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

4 FROM THE CoAsr.-We are informed that FIVE men
from Captain Buckners company, the Pbenix Raemen,
of the picket one river Tuesday night, could not be
found when the relief went to take their places. 1t is
believed that they surprised and taken BIZ the
enemy.
The Yankees yesterday were practicing at Smelling one
Of the small islands near WIllmit gtou Island.
We are informed that the conductor on the Gulf
train last evening reports that seven gunboats had gone
up the Atamaha Yesterday morning, for the purpose,
it is thought, Of pllagng the plantations and &C.
stroying prOperty.-SaVGRRah RePlsbLieGn llh.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16
DIED..

At his residence In Chesterfield couaty on h 18th Of june
JOHN FoSlNs0N, in The 3Sth year OF bis age.
His funeral will take place from his residence day. jane
6 at o'clock p H. His friends and acqaananses
tod to attend.
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i.16 wy

NIRGINIA.-At County Court of Ches.
terrified county, held the sh day June D. 1S63
In the SIR year Of the ccmmoaseilth:
Wa H. Waznaek Chas. y. WEEmsck, Lavna wazpack, John
WAznack Sarah Wtztaac, Peter Adams Amanda WsEmack
Ma,ls Wszmatk, George WIznsck Wm p GILL; James Gill;
Isasc Briggs and a. A. Br ggs his wife, Thomas T. Gill,
Robert smith and VIM Smith, Paintifs,
against
VIM. d. Waznaek Elzh Smith, MARI Smith, sIsan (ormery
Suzan Sm by and her huband whose unknown, Thos
WsznSek, ArhelIa Frances Smith, md Adams,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16
TlHHIEn

On the morning OF The 10th instant the residence Of Captain
J. beverly Hunter, Kttrs, by the Rev Mr. Hodg
Mrs MARY ELIZABETH kcCAMPBEJ,, Of Portsmouth, Va.
and 0. X. SMITH, Lsq, Of Warren county, Nc.
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nnMnIssInNER,a nRR1nr

HUCENGHAN o. H., June 10Th, ls63.J
The parties interested In the foregoing will take notce
that shall proceed 10 the same said oicr
TUESDAY the 14h OF July Aud all creditors BY
said deed hereby sy their claims before
before the said day with Tho evidence them
A. r. M0sELEY,
IL
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16

The Of his suit obtain decree for the sale OF the
In OF shch Mrs Nancy Smith lately
died the purpose dividing the proceeds Of sale among
her heirs entitled thereto and appearing by dsy hied hat
d. Wazmack or EyI1S). Elzth Ann Smith, Mary
-ih formerly Susan smtl and her husband whose
nop-resideRs OF this Commonw and II
airing from the affidavit that the Of the hu
said Susan Formerly Susan Smith, and The he OF
'ad Tm. D. Wazmaok II he be dead II there be any heirs
othet Than tie collateral relations above named other
person otherwise claiming under said Wn d. Wazma
there all unknown ordered that the said
residents and unknown parties within month after due
publication Of this order and do what protect their
Interest 10 this suit and that hereof be published
week for four successive weeks 10 the Richmond Wh newpa
Published In said city OF Richmond and another posted the
front door Of the Court oufe Of said county the hst day OF
the next tenn Of the uclnty Court Of said county.
A copy-Teste,
je 16-wiw NATHAN ii. C0GBILL, D. @. Co. Oh.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

several other high officers have succeeded in escaping
from the French.
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DIVE TRACTS OF LAND AND STEAM
Il ENGINE FOR SALE
J. Mr. H. Tlsdales property Lunenburg O. H. and
$50 OF land.
track Of $50 Of and half miles from LunenbuTg
Court House
Mr. Rsus Pamers tavern property 1t Charlotte G. H. and
20 acres OF lsnd.
tract OF 81 Of woodland Meherra Depot and so
horse pc ser ste lm engine thereon
tract of 800 In Charlotte county 12s from Moss
In ;ford Depot.
Apply 70
;. WATKINS,
Attorney at Law,
j16- 8 Charlotte %. II.
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7 OST-By my brother, near Fredericksburg,
~ Saturday, 9Si May, his CAVALRY HORSE He black,
with bony hips the mdde OF his back small appa-
renty inclined 10 the hooks and aboutseven years old
Any Information concerning him. brother could not hni
him, viii be thankfully received and promptly rewarded.
Ny address Is Cnckooyille, Louisa county, Va.
IL 10 -citS WM r. FINS.
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ITO REFUGEES--A GOOD CHANCE.-I
4 VIII reat sell s:itabe country In Louisa
county, Va on reasonable terms Possession given immediately
heu large and eonodou 2o0 Of attached good
orchard and garden well planted vegetables excellent water
For particulars address at Wa. o. PAYNE,
j1l5-2" HadensviIe, Goochland Co., Va