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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-14
Execution Of two Spies at Chat
G fan0Oga.

A correspondent of the Augusta Sentinel,
writing from Chattanooga, July 24th, furnish
es the following account Of double execu-
ton which occurred there on Friday, the 24th
of July
This being the day set apart by the COM
mandine General for the execution of the two
spies who were detected some time ago by our
forces, "a large crowd repaired at an early
hour to the place of execution.
The fatal scafold was neatly and well built.
Il was erected near large oak, whose shade
partly covered the platform, from which these
unfortunate men looked for the last time up
on their fellow mortals who had assembled
there to witness their last and dying struggle.
About eleven o clock, the Eighth Mississip
ri was marched to the place, and formed a
SQUARE around the gallows. At twenty mi
nates to one o'clock, the wagon hearing the
prisoners made its appearance. Every eye in
tile vast multitude was turned inquiringly to-
ward the vehicle 1t was soon within the
lines. There sat two condemned men. who
were soon to expiate their crimes upon the
gallows now SC. near and open to their view.
They assembled the galluws at fifteen mi
nutes to one O'clock. The ropes were tied
around the necks OF the victims. During this
tisre. the younger Of the two seemed rather
effected, while the elder appeared rather care.
less. They were respectively aged, sup
pose, twenty and twenty-three years. After
the ropes had been adjusted, Captain Pedan,
Provost Marshal Of this post, read the pro-
ceedings,of the court martial, and the order
relative to the immediate execution Of the
sentence which had been passed upon them.
Tie charges were these: First, with being
spies; secondly, with having committed de
rredations On the people among whom they
went: and thirdly, with counterfeiting Confe-
derate money: Of all Of which charges the
court found them guilty, and therefore SEN
fenced them ID be hanged to death. After
the order had been read. the attending clergy.
man read portion Of the twenty-shird chap
ter OF St. Luke, delivered short e1hortation.
and then prayed. They then tade the youths
goodbye and descended the ladder.
The Provost Marshal then shock hands
with them, and told them to bid each other
farewell This done, he stepped down from
the scafold. just at one o'clnck the trap feb,
and Joseph Ford and John X Ould. Of Tenth
Regiment Ohio Volunteers, were launched in
to eternity twas a solemn scene; one cal
culated to have a warning impression upon
all VIII, witnessed it.
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The Pope in Favor OF Peace.
CAPTURE OF RAIDERS.
Grants Movements, &c.

R1cHMoSD, Aug. s.
Pipe Plus has addressed letter to Arch
biehol, Hughes on the subject Of the Ameri-
can var, urging peace, and desiring him to
confer with the Archbishop of New Orleans
In pursuance Of this object he directs him to
omit nothing he can undertake and accom-
plish, by his wisdom and authority, or exc
cute AZ far as compatible with the nature of
his holy ministry, to conciliate the minds Of
the cnlnbatants, and pacify and bring back
tranquility and peace.
The draft will be resumed in New York
next week. The Tribune thinks there will be
resistance. Atelegram from Cincinnati says,
three hundred and fifty Kentucky raiders, in
GLIDING Col. Ashby, were captured.
An. expedition which left Virkshurg a few
DAYS ago, has arrived at Port Hudson. Grant
is reported commanding in person. Destina-
ton unknown.
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New Concern.
GEORGE w. MANTZ & Co.

WTILL Tan Hides on the shares, or pay Shoes
w g. Boots, Money or Merchandise for Hides.
upon as good terms as can be had in this coun-
try.
They respectfully solicit trial. Their Shoe
Shop is one door east of the Washington house,
where George w. Mantz will be found ready to
accommodate all who may call.
Their Tan Yard is about eight miles Northeast
of Abingdon, Va, where R. A. Lipford will be
found ready to receive hides, and pay for the
same, or take them to tan on the shares.
Persons wanting Shoes and Boots made, or
money, in exchrnge for hides, will call on Mr..
Mantz. GEO. w. MANTZ u co. sd
Feb. q. 1863.
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STOLEN

THROM the undersigned, at Saltville, on the
IL 18th of june 1868, a Roam Mare, about Is
hands high, seven or eight years old, the point
of each shoulder was skinned by the collar, the
hair rubbed off her rump just above the root of
her tail about as big as hat Drown, black name
and tail, with black hoofs, except one white hind
hoof, not remembered which, with small star
in the forehead. Fifty dollars reward will be
paid for her delivery to me on Clear Fork, IL
miles east of Tazewell Court House, or $25 for
information that will lead to her recovery.
Address SAMUEL WALKER,
Croftsville, Tazewen county, Va.
July II. 1S63-1m
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COLLEGE

KNILL commence lite next Annual Session,
Wv the 18th OF August, 1858. The
President will be assisted by an efficient corps
Of Instructors in the several departments of the
College The price Of almost every article of
provisions havirg advanced one thousand per
cent. above former pices, the Directors of the
College are therefore compelled to increase very
largely the rate of charges. The following will
be the charges for the Fall Term, beginning the
18th OF August, and closing the 25th December,
1868: i.
For Board and Tuition, = $265. 90
For Tuition in Preparatory Course, 5000
6 6 Collegiate Course, 1000
!" Z" Music. 1000
/" Contingent Fee, 800
" Naturalization Fee, 500
g Use of Piano, 400
Each Boarder will be required to furnish her
own light. For this purpose, let each pupil
bring with her a few pounds of candles.
AlFpupils entering in the month Of August
will be charged for Board and Tuition from the
IN the first two months, will be charged for TUT
ton from the beginning of the term.
No deduction for Board or Tuition on account
Of the absence of the pupil, unless her absence
is caused by protracted sickness.
Patrons who VIII furnish the College provi-
sions at old prices, can have board at $40 per
month, and Tuition at the same diminished rate.
For further information,
Address s~-s VIM. A.. HARRIS.
July 10, 1868.
Patrons who will furnish provisions at the
old prices. will be charged according to the fol-
lowing diminished rates for the term from the
18th of August to the 25th of December:
Board and Tuition Collegiate course, $4,000
Tuition in Preparatory course, 1890
Tuition in Collegiate course, 1000
Music, 5000
Latin and French, each $3.50, 1900
While we charge the above rates in order to
encourage payment in provisions, we will allow
an advance Of so per cent. above the old prices
for the articles of butter, bacon, meal, lard and
dried fruit VIM. A. HARRIS.
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Sl5O REWARD.

GTOLEN from my residence in Russell coun-
y ty, four miles South of Lebanon, on the A
bingdon road, on Wednesday night, the ed inst,
q BAY MARE, five years Old, about ~ hands
high, a scar just above the hoof on one Of her
fore feet also scar on the back part of the left
thigh, some inches long.
] will give the above reward for the return of
the Mare to me, or for Information whereby /
can get her. VIM. H. CUMBO.
July 81. 1861
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POETRY.
Hoe out your Row.

ID
One lazy day a farmers boy
Was hoeing out the corn.
And modify had listened long
To hear the dinner horn.
The welcome blast was heard at last,
And down he dropped his hoe,
But the good man shouted in his ear,
.My boy; hoe out your row."
. Although a hard one was the row,
To use ploughman's phrase.
And the lad, as sailors have it,
Beginning well to ''haze;;'
~ cam said he, and manfully
He seized again his hoe,
And the good man smiled to see
The boy hoe out his row.
The lad the text rem embered,
And proved the moral well,
That perseverance to the end
At last will nobly tell.
Take courage, man! resolve you can.
And strike vigorous blow:
In life's great field of varied toll,
Always hoe out your row.
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IN CHANCERY.

VERGINIA:-At Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of Washington
county, on Monday, the 9th day Of July, 1863:
Grandson Roberts, Plaintff,
AGAINST
Elizabeth Jane Roberts,, Defendant.
The object Of the plaintiff in this suit, is to
obtain decree dissolving the bond Of matri-
mony between the parties, and that
the son and issue Of the marriage be delivered
to the care and custody Of the plaintiff And
it appearing by affidavit filed, that the defend-
ant is a non resident Of the Commonwealth Of
Virginia, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel,
it is ordered that the said defendant appear here
within one month after due publication Of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect her
interest in this suit.
A Copy.-Teste.
PETERJ. BRANCH, 6. q.
July "a, 1863-4w
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NOTICE TO CONsCRIPTS.
TO all Persons between the ages Of IL
and 45 years.

TO all Persons between the ages Of IL
and 45 years.
TN obedience to the Proclamatien Of His Ex-
u cellency JEFFERSON DAVIS, President of
the Confederate States, all persons net previ-
ously enrolled in the following counties of the
18th Congressional District, between the ages of
Is and As years, whether residents of any other
portions of the State or other States, are here
by required to report themselves at the places
mentioned below, to the Medical Board and
Enrolling Officer, for examination and enroll
ment on the days fixed in the annexed notice of
the Examining Board.
This notice includes every person not previ-
ously enrolled, between the ages specified
those who have at any time been discharged
from the army, and EXCEPTS those who have
been discharged by Medical Boards instituted
for the examination of Conscripts, and all per-
sons who have furnished substitutes, whose pa
pers have been passed upon by the proper Con-
script authorities.
Attention is called to paragraph Is section
q 5. General Orders, No. 81, A. & I. G. O:
l. All the laws ard regulations applicable to
deserters shall be applied to such Conscripts as
fail to repair to the place of rendezvous for en-
rollment, or who shall desert after enrolment.
All the agencies employed for the apprehen-
Sion anu cuuuucucul VI utScEtcFS, duu tueIf
transportation to their commands. shall be APP
plicable to persons liable to duty as Conscripts,
who shall fail to repair to the place of rendez-
vous after the publication Of the call. All per-
sons holding temporary exemptions are required
to report for re-examination
Conscrpts must come prepared with three
days rations. ID. B. BALDWIN,
Capt & Chief En-. Officer 18th Con. Dist.
I.
The undersigned Board of Examination for the
18th Congressional District, Va, under General
Orders No. 50, Adjt. & Insp. Gents Office, here
by give notice that they have fixed upon the fol-
lowing days for examination of Conscripts in
the respective counties, in pursuance Of the
above notice. viz:
Abingdon. Washington CO., Aug. 10, IA & Is.
Wytheyille, Wythe II, 1873 10.
Marion. Smyth &C." 2O&21.
Independence Grayson I" g, 25&26
Crab Orchard, Bland Sept. 1&2.
Jacksonville, Tazewell " .. As.
Lebanon. Russell g" 7&8
Estillville, Scott g 20 81 g. %.
Gladevlle, Wise g 25& 26.
Jonesville, Lee g % &29.
THOS. P. SHIELDS, Examg. Surgeon.
DIR. !. A. PAINTER, s Physician
DIR JAS. P. HAMMETT, IS
August 1st, 1863.-2m
NyE- Bristol Advocate copy.
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$3.50 REWARD

Z GTOLEN from my stable, near Taylorsyille.
y johnson county, Tenn, on the night of the
Sd of July, 1863. u Black Mare, about 153
hands high, years old, with small lump on
her Right hind leg just above the hoof: also an
Iron Gray Horse, years old, with very little
name. Twill give the above reward for the de-
livery of the horses, or S75 for either. and SIS
dollars for the thief. ]. W. MCQUEEN.
July 10. l863-tf
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NEW coPARTNERsHIP.

NEW CoPARTNERSH1P.
r,corrrE. s. M. McoRKLE. WIN. KINNI8K.
: : M,CORKLE, SON s. Co.,
successors to M'Corkle Co..
Grncers & Commission Merchants,
- : - - AND MANUFACTURERS OF
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco,
No. l13 Main street,
LYNCHBURG, VA.
We will give particular attention to the sale q
Tobacco. Breadstuffs, Provisions, and all kinds Oh
Country Produce and Merchandise, at the old
stand Of McCorkle Co. We shall endeavor to
Leep always on hand full stock Of oil articles
reonisite to the business, and from our long
exner;ence in the business hope to merit share Oh
the public patronage, and especially that SO lib-
eraliy extended to the former concern. Onr MT.
E;nnierwill give hispersoualatte to the COM
mission Business, as he has been for some years
pursuing that branch, and VIC feel cenfident from
lis long experience and thorough knowledge %
the business, will not fail to give satisfaction -
al al Who entrust their interests to our hands,
= nagsWill make liberia. advances on aprTe.ea
produce in hand, and remit promptly al tllas
and cash sales.
SAMUEL McCORKLE.
s. NJ McCORKLE.
VIM. KINNIER.
Oo{obar ~ 1891
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IaUMPHREY MARSHALL,

UF kENTUCk1,
ENT I'LL practice Law in the Courts at Rich
w mond City, at which place he may be found
or addressed. Claims upon the Government,
which require attention before Congress, the De-
partments or Beaufeaus of the Confederate Go
vernment, will receive his special care when en-
trusted to his management Of them
July 81, 1863-am
Bag Knoxville Register copy months and
send bill to this Office.
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A Dark Fay Horse.

He is over 16 hands high-one side Of his face
white-black name and tail. On top of his neck,
where the collar works. is naked place about
the size of quarter of dollar, caused by the
working of the collar. The name is rather in
clined to hang on both sides Of the neck.
will give the above reward for the delivery
OF said Horse at my residence on the main road,
leading from Hansonvile to Lebanon. Any in
formation in regard to the Horse will be thank
fully received. FRANCIS A. BROWNING
Aug. Z, 1868 Hansonville, Va
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AQUATIC!
500 fish caught in one hour rith the

500 fish caught in one hour with the
s.CHINEESE SECRET ART"
HyHIS method Of taking fish does not injure
u the flesh, and hundreds may be taken in a
few hours without any expense and very little
trouble.
/ will send this sSECRET" to any person
who will inclose to my address rs cts. in specie
or ST. in paper currency. We will refund the
money if you are not satisfied with the 'sSe-
cret:'' breast pin gratis to the first lady
ordering the art. Address
F. E. 6. LINDSEY,
June 1876 Ravens Nest, Va.
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DEPOSITORY, c. S. A.,

9 At7sgd0N, Jug 10, 1000. J
HOLDERS of Certificates issued from this Of
Nh flee for Bonds, are hereby notified that the
Bonds for Certificates issued prior to the I'd of
May. will be issued to the holders on ana after
the ed inst, when the Certificates are present
ed properly endorsed. JAS. K. GIBSON,
4w Depository.
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a substitute Wanted.

A LIBERAL price will be paid for a substi
IA tnte over As, to serve during the war. Ap
ply for information at the Virginian Office
AUG. Z, 1S65-tf
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A man named Jefferson Davis was drafted
in New Bedford on Thursday. The Mercury
hopes that he may be able to 60 and be in at
tue death Of the other jeff
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N u w OVN II II Ne
CHARLES j. JONES,
(ate Of the firm of McCorkle & Co.. and
WILLIAM A. MILLER,
formerly Commission Merchant and dealer in
Fertilizers on Basin,
HAVE this day formed copartnershipn
i IL the style and firm Of MS.
JONES 81 MILLER.
For the purpose Of conducting General Cons
mission and Grocery Business. and have taken
the storehouse. No. 1O7, Main street, two doors
above the old stand of McCorkle & Co., and next
door to Lee, Rookie & Taylor.
We solicit consignments of Merchandise and
Country Produce Of every description, promising
our best personal efforts to make satisfactory
sales-and from the long experience we have
both had in business in this city, think we are
justified in saying that we can do as well for
consignors rs any other house in the city Ac-
count sales with nett proceeds will be rendered
as soon as sales are made, and all letters on bu-
siness promptly answered.
We shall keep the best. supply Of Groceries
that can be obtained, and as soon as fertilizers
can be procured, we intend keeping good stock
of the most approved kinds -all of which will BE
sold as low as they can be afforded for cash.
We appreciate the patronage extended to as
in other connexions, and shall spare no pains to
merit it in fature. CHAS. j. JONES,
VIM. A. MILLER. !.
u.s. 80
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sORREL MARE.

of medium size, about orr years old. She has
a star in the forehead, small head and ears, and
carries her head high and ears erect, eyes pro-
minent, short but heavy name, long, heavy tail
There is a scar on the right hip and some sad
die marks upon the back, and also a lump on
the centre of the hack, caused by the pressure
Of a cavalry saddle. Size is very full breasted,
is an excellent PAGER. and unless prevented will
move in that gait entirely. No other marks re-
membered.
From information obtained, ] have reason to
believe that the mare was taken by man who
has since joined Gen. Pgeston's Brigade. / hope
that all good and honest people will aid me in
the recovery Of the mare, as my husband isnow,
and has been for about two years, in the army.
The above reward will be given for her reco-
very NANCY CROUCH.
Henderson's Mill, Greene co., Tenn.
Aug. 7-3t.
The Greeneville Banner will please copy three
times, and forward account to me. N. G.
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500 REWARD.

GTOLEN from my pasture, near Hansonyille,
y Russell county, Va, on the night Of the 23d
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A Currier Wanted.

n WILL give good wages and constant employ
4 ment to good Carrier. A man of sober,
steady habits is wanted.
GEO. Y. LITCHFIELD.
july 8. 1s63-tf.
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Annnn LBS. Bar Iron, !;
lU.UUU 1000 lbs Tire for two and four
horse wagons, which we wish to exchange on
favorable terms for any or all of the following
articles Wool Feathers, Tallow, Wax, Bacon,
Flaxseed or Lard. Call early at.
T. g. MCCONNELL & COS.
June 5, 1863
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MARION, SMITH Co., VAL
March 18th, 1868.

70 Thomas A. Wyatt and William Leonard, Id
ministrators of WfEliam Wyatt, decd,
HyAKE notice, that shall, on Tuesday, the
i lst day Of September, 1868, at the house Of
William Leonard, in Smyth county, between the
hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. NJ, proceed to take
the dispositions Of Jane Taylor and others, to ne
read as evidence in my behalf in a certain cause
now pending in the Circuit Court Of Sinyth, in
which am complainant and yon are defendants.
The dispositions if not completed on that day,
will be continued from day to day, Sundays
excepted, until completed.
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500 REWARD.

GTOLEN from the pasture-feld of Mr.. Geo
y NJ. Croach, Greene county, Tenn, neal
Henderson's Mill, on Saturday night, the 25th
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500 Reward.

n RAN AWAY from the subscri-
~ Der on the 18th Of May, his boy
5S3W RILETsS He is % years old, hea-
NV Wy built, about #. inches high,
M weighs about ITO lbs, remarkably
~ white, would pass for white man,
- with straight brown hair, and has
"a large scar from burn on either the right or
left side about the waist, He was seen in Pu-
laski county on the 11th inst, passing himself
for a white man, and saying he was on his way
to Kentucky, and should go by way Of Bristol.
He had on black wool hat, soldiers gray round
about, with one brass button in front, marked
with the letter J, and brown jeans pants.
/ will pay the above reward if confined 50 that
/ can get him. D. WADE,
Surgt 18th Va. Battalion,
Preston's Brig, Abingdon.
.Julu lift. ~
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- - -,
VERGENIA:--AtR Rules held in the Clerks
Y Office of the Circuit Court of Washington
county, on Monday, the Sd day Of August, 1868:
William K. Duff, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Dizzy Duff, Samuel Glenn and Margaret his
wife, Mary E. Duff, Alexander E. Duff. Samuel
j Duff Sarah C. Duff, James NJ. Duff, Robert
W. Duff and Aaron. III. Duff, Defendants.
IN CEANCERY.
This suit is brought for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning decree partitioning the tract of land Of
which Samuel Duff died possessed, amongst those
entitled thereto. And it appearing by affidavit
fled, that the defendants, Alexander =. Duff
and Samuel J. Duff. are non-residents of the
Commonwealth Of Virginia, on motion of the
plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered that the de-
PENDANTS last named, appear here within one
month after due publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their. interests
in this suit Copy.-Teste,
PETER ]. BRANCH G. 6.
A,r,,s+ z 1904
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"E will exchange Leather for Hides.
w July 10. g. ". MANTz5& Co.
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NTIRGINHA:-AtR Rules held in the Clerks
Y Office of the Circuit Court of Lee county, on
Monday. the 9th day of July, 1868:
John N. Standifer and Bathoheba l.. Standi-
fer, Complts.,
/. James T. Lloyd, Executor Of Noah Daugherty
decd, Josiah Daugherty, Henry Daugherty, Isa-
iah Daugherty, James Morley and Rhoda Wor-
ley his wife, Defts,,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain q legal con-
struction of the Will of. Noah Daugherty decd,
in the bill mentioned, and also apartition of the
lands in said bill mentioned among the parties,
according to their respective rights under said
will; and it appearing from legal evidence fled,
that the defendant josiah Daugherty is not a
citizen of this Commonwealth, it is therefore or
dered that he appear here within one month at
ter due publication Of this order, and do what is
necessary to protect his interest in this suit.
A copy. Teste,
: H. J. MORGAN, &C.