davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13
Negro Recruiting officer Killed.


Lieut. Eoen White was killed. on the
2Oth ult'. in St. Mary's county. Maryland,
A dispatch from Baltimore says:
The perpctrator was Col. John II. Spth
eron, a prominent slave owner OF that
county. The Lieutenant, with squad Of
his company, was sent to Colonel Barney
to Benedict on Monday to obtain recruits.
Hearing that Sotheron had two Of his slaves
tied Up to keep them from enisting, the 1t
proceeded to Sothron's home aud ordered
son refused, and abused the Lieutenant,
and threatened TO shoot him, both being
heavily armed Lieut. White then left
and proceeded to field whore scveal Of
Sothron' slaves were at work, followed by
the father and son, who demanded his OBJ
iect The officer said that he was there too
enlist all those who were so disposed. AT
ter some more abuse the Sothrous declared
! they would kill the Lieutenant. and fred
their guns when the officer fell mortally
wounded His body was brought here last
evening and forwarded to his friends in Mas
sachusetts. The two Sotherons escaped.
| BRuTAL.-The Yankee commander at
( Murfrecsboro', Tenn. has issued an order
forbidd.ng al millers from grinding any
grain for the wives and families of those
( who belongs to the ..rebel army !, Per-
sous violating this order were to have their
property confiscated and the offender suffe,
capital punishment All merchants were
i forbid in the same order to sell anything L
1 families Of rebel proclivities.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

A Souru CAROLINA NEGRo IN New
York "A chaplain who. having been left
behind with the wounded at Gettysburg
was carried to New York. says that but a
few of the negroes captured at Gettysburg
took the oath of allegiance to the Yankees
Most of them steadily refused to work o,
feht for Lincoln He relates the follow
ling conversation between Gen. Morris, u
I s A.. and Titus, a negro from South Car
DINA:
Morris Well. Titus, are you willing to
enlist and fight for liberty under the Stars
and Stripes? -
Titus-No, sir; you may shoot me fust,
and den I won't fight ginst my Govern
ment
Morris-W4ll, Titus. they are going to
put you all ~ the army # you go South
..Tltus-Dat's jist what want, sir.
Morris-Don't you want good suit Of
clothes
Titus Not from your Government, sir
my government is able to give me clothes
NJ ris-Oh. pshaw. your Governments
.played cut your moneys worthless
Titus-Dat's al you know about; de
Emoney jst az good in de Souf, as It's in the
Norf; for dar ebsything high and money
plenty, lrcre ebrything cheap and money
skaee. Nigga have dollor in de Soui
where bnekra don't have dime i'll d.
Norf. Oh. dar. man, know you sim
talkiu when you akin dis chile to fight gin
d. Souf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13
rE A bout thirty miles above Whining

wAbout thirty miles above Whining
ton, N. G.. lived three fellows, named res
pectfully Barham, Stone and Gray, on the
bank of the Northeast river. They came
down to Wilmington in small row boat,
aud made fast to the wharf They had q
time Of it in the city, but for fear they
would be dry before getting home, they
procured Jug Of whiskey, and, after dark,
(of black night, too,) they embarked in
their boat expecting to reach home in the
morning. They rowed away, with all the
energy that three half tipsy fellows could
muster, keeping up their spirits in the
darkness by pouring the spirit down. Al
break of day they thought they must be
near home, and seeing through the dim
gray of the morning house on the river
side. Stone said:
Well, Barham, we've got to your place
at last"
If this is my home," said Barham,
somebody has been putting up lot OF
outhouses since went away yesterday; but
III go ashore and look about, aud see where
we are, if you'll hold her to-"
Barham disembarks. takes observation
and soon comes stumbling along back, and
says:
s,Well III be whipped if we amt at
Wilmington here yet, aud what's more. the
boat has been hitched on the wharf all
night! p
It was fact, and the drunken dogs had
been rowing away for dear life without
knowing it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13
HARTMAN & BELL,
Attorneys at law

STAUNTuN, VA.
jJIT II. HARTMAN may be found atthe Ofic
w formerly occupied by James H. skinner
Esq, and will give prompt attention to business
entrusted to the firm.
February 20 1851
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

N The men who can stand up against
the chain lightning whiskey aud fangle foot
peach brandy now sold at out Of the way
places III this section arc styled sironclads."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

A VINEGAR SPRING TIE correspondent
of the Lea wentworth Cunseruatiue, with Gen.
Blunt, in describing the strange mineral
and yet fertile country through which the
army passed on its southwark march from
Fort Scott, says that near Bakers spring
some of the boys dug into a hill side aud
struck a gushing fountain Of clear sour wa
ter-as sour as if half a gallon Of vinegar
had been turned into each pailtull It was
not astringent, like alum water, but had
the favor OF pure ascoic acid. All sorts Of
mineral abounded, and sulphur springs are
abundant Coal can anywhere be found
by digging few feet.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

A IIonse ToND OF IIscHIEF A gentle
man. some wears ago, speaking of the habits
of animals, gave the following curious ac
count:
There is he said "a very fine horse
in the possession of Sir Henry Merux 4
Co.. the eminent brewers. which is used as
draw horse, but is so trickable that he is
left sometimes with out any restraint to
walk about the yard, and return to he sta
bic according to his fancy. In the yard
there are few pigs Of a peculiar breed ],
fed on grains and corn, and to these pigs the
horse has evidently an insuperable objection
which is illustrated by the following fact =
There is deep trough in the yard. holding
water for the horses, where this horse goes
along with his mouth full of corn, which he
saves from his supply. When he reaches
1.-The trough, be lets the corn fall on the
ground, and when the young swine appsoa-
ches to eat it, (for the old ones keep aloof,
he suddenly seizes one Of them by the tail
pops him into the trough, and then capers
about the yard, seemingly delighted with
the frolic. The noise Of the pig soon brings
! the men to his assistance, who know from
ex perience what is the matter, while the
horse INDUCES in all so: is of antics. by way
of showing bis glee, and then returns qui-
city to his stable - English paper.
EF But how is it with the Yankees p
Governor Seymour says that the great State
of New York did not furnish 8 600 men to.
wards the filing up Of the late draft for
500, 600. Only one conscript out of nine
| teen could be obtained. In order to &c,
the 500, 900 proposed by Lincoln for the
next draft he will be compelled, according
/ to the New York World, to call out five
million seven hundred men: and where i
! he to find them? The truth, no doubt, is
and we hear it confirmed by every person
who has lately been to the North. the Yam.
I KEGS are in a state offar greater exhaustion
then we are. and Lincoln is at his wits enc
to get recruits s.
1t is not well. however, to depend on tbs
weakness of our adversary lie IS not Sc
strong as he has been. oras he wishes to be;
still he is strong enough to require all ths
excrtivns we can make to defeat him
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

All advertising FOR Tess term tn n thrse Montup,
will be charged for at the usual rates.
a~ Professional Cards not exceeding seyenllnes
Inserted one year for $l0-six months for 81 3D..
M&~ Announcements of Candidates 30; to De
paid in advance.
MH All Com IN unications or Notices Of q personal
or private character, or intended or calculated to
promote anv private enterprise or interest, Will De
charged for as advertisements.
~ Obituaries will be charged FOR at the rate
of Tsy Cesrs per line. They must in all cases be
accompanied by the money.
g1- Office on New Court house Street, oppo-
site Brandeburg's Old Stand, ahc pear she a.
Hotel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13
An aid woman charges on ssen. Forest

An aid Woman charges on Gen. Forest.
It's well known that for ten days pre-
vious 10 tie battle of Chiekamauga. Gen
sral Forrest was busily engaged in Skin
mishiag with Rosecrans' advance forces IS
far South as Tunnel Hill. st this point
Crittenaen-s command IS. 900 strong, was
feeling its way cautiously and being con
stsntly picked off from trees on every hill
Just above Tunnel Hill large body of
Federals moved up, and Forrest, who had
at time oniy 400 men with him ordered
them to fall back in double quick. Here
they met an old womon, riding s'crister, !"
who feeling indignant at what she consid-
cred rather hastily back step Of the rebels,
pulled off Ter sun bonnet. and galloped up
to General Forrest where be was placing
golne men IL ambush, and rallied out, Stop!
stop! you cnwardly rascals. Why don't
you fight? Where are running to Who
are you afeard Of!
The General seeing and hearing the old
lady scoldng so hard, said in his quiet,
cool way, Madam you had better ride back;
you may get hurt.
- lIuFt! DOB L cart IL L uO WUut IuU.
wish to God Old Forrest was here. He'd
make you stand and fight too. I"
So saying, she dashed on 10 the direc
ten Of the Tederals, who soon came In
range of the guns Of the men who had just
been concealed. when down came four or
Eve of the Yankee advance The old lady
tackled, and came galoping back, and in a
half-cry said, '.Dly GOD, / never did see the
like J. them men are just killing one another
like hogs y
every body vii! get kill" and on she
rode, but few PAGES, when her crittor re-
ceiyed a shot IN the neck. and was dead in
: lew moments. The old lady by the as
sistance Of some soldiers got her bride and
saddle off and shoulderiug them. put ont for
home on foot. crying as she went "gra
ciops ne every body will get killed. =
Atlunfo CanJed9raey.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13
Aavors1s1rag "a goncy:

Advcy Awo2aCys
Tia undersigned Offers his services to parsons
da.riay 10 Advertise in Any Of slss paners IN the
Southern Confederacy. Fersnus in the country
~ishia- to Advertise their LAND Ok olhhis
Property, would DO well 10 avail themselves OF
my Ar.nev will also forward subscriptions to
Tia s,gfaszy ieb. fieMstpg and other papers.
GEORGE ii ARLAN.
Foreman .';staunton indicator
April o. l&i5.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13


Tn the Philadelphia Mercury, We fad an
article headed ..Lincoln's Good Times,
from which we make the following extract,
showing the happy condition Of the .,uni
versal Yankee ha ION" In the attempt to
eualave ua, they have sacrificed ID il oTn
freedom
A million Of men taken from tie fed u
Labor fer the field Of
lss.tls
War. War War. Blood Carnage. Free
Negroes 70 Compete with
White Labor
Debt. Taxation, and Decentralization The
Constitution iralnpltd up's - us
Union as it was
sneele.l az
Martial Law througoutt the Nhnlr Country
declared by Proclamation
The Habeas Corpus Suspended. the CIV.
Law Superseded Military Ares
and Trial Ihreasened Freedoms
Of Speech aud of the Press
only Exercised at chs
Risk Of Imprison-
M ut * n Il
Death
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

C.nasny q. -friv..es Thos II 'larter, John u !,
t,hs,ai.r w nj Chid.es. Thos j Clark, VIM Ii
Fv.ns James f Fretwcr, Franklin Gardner, John ,11
fkraft. w,n II lrrndpn. Waynesbora; john ,
Alexander, Gay, Eth sillimsn, shersa do;
s,nhurg. WIN Didde Deerfeld Carpenter res
idence not hnnwn; Vim Jones, (substituts;) --Eoot
Rhu,nsnn suhktitLta.l
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

P. S.-Glve my Old watch to little Eph
(The youngest brother of the dying girl
We are permitted oy the afflicted parents
to give .,ue dispatch as it came over the
wires, suppressing only the family name
Here, then, is a short incident Of war
which might read like romance. But to
the unhappy family. who are now bowed
down with grief. romance loses its attrac-
tion and the actual. sad, eventfu history
of poor Emily will be a family record for
the generation yet to come
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

A correspondent Of the Raleigh Progress
writing from Cooks brigade, relates the
following Incident:
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31
General Wool ana the New York Milltis

General Wool ana the New York MILITIA.
NEw YORK, Jan. 24.-The Express says, on
Wednesday last Gen. Wool issued orders to the
several commanding officers of the regiments
forming the whole State militia, to report to
him the number in each corps ready for duty,
with other particulars relative to their efficiency
and the arms in their possession. The orders
we're quietly served on these officers; and the
commandants of the regiments in the I'd di-
vision responded, to day presenting their reports
to Gen Wool. 1t is understood Gen. Wool in
formed them that he was empowered by the Gen.
eral Government to perform this duty. Some Of
the regiments Of the Let division reported to
Gen. Wool; but others boldly refused to do 80.
90 the grouno that Gev. Seymour was legslly the
commander of the forces of the State. Yester.
day Gen. Hall first heard of this movement Of
Gen. Wool's. He Immediately proceeded to the
Head quarters of the Commander of the De-
partment of the East, and hsd lengthy inter
view with Gen. Wool, during which be entered
svigours protest in behalf Of the State forces,
against the order the General requiring them to
report to him.
This new movement has created great excite
ment in military circles, and the prevailing opin
Ion respecting it is that it embodies the design
Of the National Administration to place the
militia uuder their control.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31

81. CHARLES, DUyA1,s 1LUFFs, AND
DE0 ARCS TAKEN:
OUR STEAMERS THREE HUNDRED NILES
UP WHITE RIVER.

WAsH1xsroH, Jan. 24.-The Secretary Of the
Nsvy received the following to-day.
CAIRo, Jan. 2S.-I have just $3.50 p. M, re
ceived telegram from Memphis, from acting
Rear Admiral, D. D. Porter, on bosrd the Q. s.
steamer Black Hawk, at the mouth Of White
River, Jan. Goth, as follows:
We have taken ST. Charles, Duvars Bluffs,
and Des Arks, and the light daughts are over
500 miles above the mouth Of the river. Ths
De Kalb, Lieut. Commanding Walker, captured
at Duvals Bluffs, two s-inch guns with car
riages, ammunition, &C., 200 field rides and
three platform cars, and at Des Arcs We cap
tured 50 prisoners, and quantity Of arms and
ammunition. A. N. PENNccK,
Fleet Captain.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Nsjor Gen. Curtis
has telegraphed to Gen. Halleck from St. Louis
about as follows Gen. German telegrsphed
from Duvals Bluif, on the 18th, aided BY three
gunboats. he ascended White River to Duval's
Bluff and Des Arc, taking about $50 prisoners,
two columbisds and 200 small arms.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31
Callie,,s e Klee,eA speaker.

ALBANY, Jan. 2s.-Callicott 10 elected Speak.
er.' oaliicott, on taking the Chair, returned
thanks for the honor, stating that an Organise
tioa could be effected without cempromise-Ior
that reason he felt bound to accept the nomina-
tion,i that bib actions would sefute the ISLANDERS
heaped upoA him, and while he preferred con-
tinued fidelity Of The Democratic party, be should
discharge hh dsty faithfully and impartially! y,
nv Tbs House then pfDcseael TO The slseSioa oi
isth~ ~deRoseA An Rspsb bAesas were ,elsceed,
Callieott voting with then.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31
General Order. ~
HEADQUARTERS Army OF POfoN

'rsaG HEADQUARTERS Army OF P0foNAC,l
ess January ~. e
The following has just been published to the
Army: Head quarters army of the Potomac,
Camp near Falmouth, Jan. 26.-General Order
No. by direction of the President of tho
United States, the undersigned has assumed
command of the Army of the Potomac. he en-
ters upon the discharge Of his duties imposed BY
this trust with just appreciation of their res
possibilities Since the formation Of this army
he has shared with you its glories and revsrsss,
with no other desire than that their relations
might remain unchanged until its destiny should
be accomplished. In the record Of your achieve.
ments there s much to be proud of, and with
the blessing Of God we will continue to do some.
thing to the renown of our armies and the sue.
cess of our cause. To secure these ends your
commander will require the cheerful and jealous
CO operation of every officer and soldier in this
army. In equipment, intelligence and valor,
the enemy is our inferior. Let us never hest
tate to give him battle wherever We can 6nd him.
The undersigned only gives expression to tho
feelings of this army when he conveys to our
late commander Hsjor Gen. Burnside the most
cordial good wishes for his future.
Ny Staff will be announced ss soon as organ.
ized [Signed1
Maj. Gen. JOSEPH HOOKER.
Cong Army Of the Potomac.
The only movement to-day 10 change 10 10.
sality for Headquarters Rain 10 falling Wind
south west Temperature mild.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31
The next attack mon y,ek.burr.

CAIRO, Jan 24-When Vicksburg is again
attacked it will probably be from an entirely
different base from that chosen Gen Sber
mans forces can land at Shippers Landing, so
@les above vicksburg, and march by one of
zoe best roads in Mississippi, to Yazoo City,
where the rebels have come Is transports of va.
fous sizes, these can be seized and retained as
prizes or destroyed. The army once across the
YAzoo river, can march to the rear of the bat
ery at Haines' Bluff. and also to the rear of
Vicskburg, where the railroad conrects with
Jackson, can bs seized before the commsnce-
msnt Of an action, thus cutting Of reinforce-
meuts or retreat The Mobile I Ohio Ra;lroad
is not completed, because Of high water in the
Obion River bottom, which has ovsraowed the
bed Of the road.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31
Later from new Orleans.


NEW YoRK, Jan. 81 The New Orleans Delta
of the 18th contains the following:
A letter from Brooks Bay of Jan. 15, says, I
have just learned the particulars of an affair Of
some importance which took place Yesterday.
EARLY in the day Commodore Buchanan went
up the Teche with the Calhoun until be came to
the distractions placed in the river by the reb-
els, at this point unluckily the got aground
Commodore Buchanan, however, it is said went
forward some distance. and was shot through
the head, from one of the rifepits, near by; .
man named Whitehurst, belonging to the CAL
houn, was killed at the same time, kCol. Thomas,
of the 9Th Vermont, hearing the firing ordered
lis regiment to charge the pit which resulted in
the capture of 80 rebels and the dispersion Of
the rest have been told that rebels were
killed. learn on good authority that the Cap
tain of the rebel gunboat Tallicu was killed, it
10 also reported that the gunboat was captured.
The steamer Northern Light, from New Or.
leans l7tb, has arrived, news anticipated by the
Mary Boardman last evening
Gen. Banks has issued orders requiring the
rebels to support the poor, disposing of con6s-
Gated estates, &c. allowing produce to be sold
in open market by we'll disposed persons, and
requiring al registered enemies to take the oath
of allegiance. Also that insult to soldiers will
be punished. 9t e5.a
It was reported at Key West 22d, that ne
rebel pirate Oveito had escaped from Mobile,
and had captured and burned Boston brig OF
Tortugas on the 18th. hts Hna ai7
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31
Kxpeai,,on against the Indians.

GRxAT SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 95 Colonel
Cannon, With 800 cavalry, left Camp Douglas At
suudown, on IN expedition north, to chaetiee
the Indians. Two companies of infantry with
two howitzers, and train Of l5 wagons, left in
the advance last Thursday afternoon.
The Snake Indians near Fear River, 100 miles
north, are entrenched behind breastworks of
stone and brush, protected::by rife pits They
recently became outrageous, numbering Beaver
head miners. are bidding defiance to the col
diera, and if they stand they will be terribly
punished.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31

NASHVILLE Jan. Is b-ForreA, Stevens, and
Wheeler we're at franklin, Tennessee, yesterday
with 5000 cavalry.
The rebels attacked the bridge guards on the
Chattanooga railroad 10 miles from this place
to day, but were repulsed with two killed and
several wounded. Two of our men were killed.
The feet of boats ct Olarksville number q.
with three gunboats, with large mail on board.
Il rained all day yesterday and last night
The river has risen six inchea
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31

San Francisco, Jan 24.-We have received a
report from the board of underwriters, showing
the loeses to shipping engaged in foreign and
coast trade with California during the past year
to be six and half million dollars, an excess
over former years.
The opposition steamer Moses Taylor is adver.
tised to leave for Panama, March llth.
The Legislature of Washington Territory has an
passed an act Furnishing persons refusing to re-
ceive legal tender notes at par value by fne Of
$500 and Imprisonment six monthA
Telegraph poles are set from the northern
border of California to Vancouver, Washington
Territory, wires will be placed on them in three
menths 4. f
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31
To be Investigated.

WAsHnsroS, Jan. 24.-The Judge Advocate
General has taken prelim nary steps for full in
vestigation for the alleged frauds committed in
the Qusrtermasters Department in Philadelphia.
The testimony has already been secured. The
Transaction relates to tents, cape, clothing and
otter supplies, shoddy entering largely, it is said,
into the contracts. The report states that the
lions.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31
RroIn the Lower AIisslasippI,

NEW YoRx, Jan. 25.-Advices from New Or.
leans on Thursday p. m., state that on Tuesday
D. M, Jan 9Th, there was rumor ct New Or
leans that the Winona, one of our gunbosts,
had been sunk by the South battery, at Port
Hudson.
It also reported that Stonevall Jackson with
a, 900 men has reinforced Vicksburg. There
was nothing from Galveston up to noon Of
the 9Th. u o
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31

NASHVILLE, Jan. 24.-Ths Aest which left yes.
sssday noon, last night opposite Bettystown
Landing, we're fred into By the rebels With >
ned pieces on the bluE: The ganboat s.. Clair
engaged the enemy who were driven into The
'Gss, Fss feet s,sa Z, :sisy :. o,..ls.
w, Y petson.l q laesi.y yesssrd.y =. Mr.;
ss:'s,s s: ,s "a 1s & ssss ci's .::ss: ::ss
Alsnins has dissppsassd.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31

San FRASclsco, Jan. 26.-Ths Sonora has
arrived from Panama. Shereports that French
vessels OF var bonbardsd Acapulco 8 days, com
mencing on the 10th. The Gre was returned
from one Fort doing some damage. The people
abandoned the town. Bit - Mexicans we're
killed. The fort was finally 'silenced, when 100
sailors landed and spiked the guns. fhe saest
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-31

NEwARk, n. J., Jan. 24-The 8 o'clock train
from here on the Hoboken Railroad ran into an
open draw over the Hackensack river this morn.
ing, Jacob Woodraf engineer, Patrick Gals
iaseer and an unknown soldier boy were drown.
q The bridge.tender had neglected to run in
he draw, a,s,e s