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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-28

WAR News. s.-Louisvilled dispatches of yester-
day report that the Confederates had fallen
back from Danyille towards Somerset There
was no telegraphic communication with Dan
vile, and the military authorities did not cred
it the report The wagon trains with gov
ernment stores reached Lexington in safety on
Thursday. The Confederate force in the
State is now believed to be six thousand, but
te]egrams in late Southern papers Indicate that
large reintor ements are moving up 1t is re-
ported that three hundred ConiederaGes were
taken prisoners on Thursday - Gen Wool
ford cavalry
The force of Federal cavalry under Major
Stratton, which was sent from Suffolk torelieve
the garrison of General Fosters command,
who were hemmed in at Winfield, \. c., has
been heard from. They were IN full pursuit
Of the Confederates, who it is said retreated OH
their approach across the Chowan river will,
the aid of fatboats and RATS General Foster
subsequently, destroyed these appliances Of
escape by the fire Of his gunboats The FIGHT
was Of short duration, but while it lasted was
kept up on both sides in a spirited manner.
Eight Of the Federal cavalry were wounded in
the encounter. Ihe Confederate 'oss IS noo
reported,
Important Southern news is rasoiye<1 by way
Of Chattanooga and Nashville 4 journal Of
the first named place has Port, Hudson dis.
patch saying thatit was rumoied the sloop-of
war Richmond had been sunk. \ dispatch
from Fort Pemberton states that the Federal
forces there had been defeated, and are in full
retreat. General Bank army are reported to
BE democalized, and is falling back. The bat.
teries at Port Hudson were not in the least hurt
hy the COMMANDMENT Two Of Admiral Farrl-
cut vessels. the Hartford and Monongahela,
fad run the Warrenton batteries. and had AZ
rived below 1icksburg: General Bragg's Off
cial reg2o,t Of the Stone river fight censures
Gen. breckenridge. 4 Richmond cor, espon~
dent savs the Whereabouts Of Gen. Lee is
mystery.
/ <leserter who came into the Federal
lines on Tuesday, near Murtreesboro' reports
General Van Dorm and Ueneral Forrest, With
three brgades Of cavalry, at Columbia. Van
Dorm has since crossed Duck river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-28
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

correspondence OF the y. l. Inpune
SToNEMAN's STATION, Va March 26.-Ke-
por;s came in thick and fast yesterday, to the
effect that the Confederates We're IN force on
the Federal right flank, but investigation prov
ed there was no cause for alarm in that dlrec-
ton, only few provling scouts having been
discovered, The real cause Of the excitement
was the appearance OF heavy bodies OF CoIfed-
crate infantry on the south side Of The Rap
pahannock, at Banks and United States tCrds,
and with an evident purpose OF preventing tie
Federais from crossing the river at those
points
4 circular issued yesterday suggests that the
presence Of ladies in camp IS no :onger necessa-
ry or profitable, and an immediate heglra OF
crinollne will ensue.
The weather IS again stormy and unpleasant.
The British steamer Nicholas [, built in y.
Yolk, but captured from the Russians during
the Crmean war, has been captured by the
r. S. gunboat Victoria, off Wilmington. and
sent to Port Royal S. c.. Her cargo consists
partly Of powder and arms, The steamer
Georyiana, has been driven ashore and cap
tured by the Z. s. hlockading feet of Char
lesion. She had a number ct English cannon
on hoard,
4 deserter from an Indiana regiment who
had returned to the Z. S. iues as q spy, was
shot at Indianapolis yesterday: BY order OF q
court martial.
| The Deputy Auditor Of the State and two
members Of the Indiana Legislature were ar
| rested at Salem. Indiana, Oh Thursday, for
cheering Jefferson Davis in the streets.
1t is reported in official circles that the first
drafts at the North Will be from the free negro
population. All the able bodied colole1 men
between twenty and thirtyfive years Of age are
to be taken to fill up the ranks OF the various
negro brigades now under way. This has been
decided upon, it is reported, at the insyigation
of Governor Andrew.
The Richmond Sentinel says: 50 far as the
currency question bears upon the supplies Of
tered, we leave it, with hope and confidence:
20 the wisdom of our rulers. To hammer at
it in the papers is to tonent foolish panlcs.
We feel it our duty to assure our readers that
there Is not the slightest caASc ~ aipit1ieuu q
famine.
Two guards at Clattahoochie bridge, Va,
in attempting to arrest man, shot each other,
and LEI the prisoner escape.
n Richmond, Va. oranges and lemons were
recently sold at auction for $715 per box.
The Executive Mansion in Washington was
Yesterday morning the scene Of a very interest
ing ceremony. The Indian chiefs now III the
city met the President Of the United States,
and had formal interview with hlm lhe
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
AMgR0TYRES, RAoroGRspAs. MRu IN RRINIs. &C,

4 NEW PICTURE GALLERY ha- IA been cesv.
n "d IN Tunkhtnnp~k, which is SUI. : With en-
tire new material for tho taking of P 'tres in the
ami furnished the Sky-Iisht Gallery in Samuel
Stark'a Brick Block, and is now prepared to take
Pictures IN the latest amt most improved style of the
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
EXECUTORS SALE
of a Large Improved Farm

By virtue of directions in the last Will of James
Mckune deceased, late of Falls township, Wyoming
Co, there will be sold at public SALE at the Court
House in the boroug of Tunkhannock Wyoming Co.
Penna, on Tuesday the 10Th day Of March 1868 at
one O'Clock p. NJ the following described valuable
improved farm, situate in Falls township, Wyoming
Co.. Penna., bounded on the North by lands of Spen-
Ger Fitch; South by Adam Kresky and--Clark !;
East by Fuller Sicker, and William Ovens and
West by Stephen Post, containing about 300 acres
of md, about 80 acres improved, with one frame
dwelling house, two frame barns one mill k house.
and two good apple orchards thereon, good living
water on all parts Of the farm.
The land can be divided into two farms with ad-
vantage, and will be sold together or in two farms
to suit purchasers. This farm is situated one mile
from the North Branch Canal and Susquehanua riy-
er.
Persons wishing information can inquire of Will
liam Mckune, who resides near the premises, or by
letter directed to Falls P. O., Wyoming Co., Penn or
of A. X. Peckham, at Tunkhannock Wyoming Co
Penna.
One third of purchase money down, AMI terms
made easy for balance.
WM. MCkuNE,
JAMES MckUNE, ! Executors of the last VIII of
JAMES MckUNE, deceased
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

1908 90
$l575 90
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

S468 90 SO co 500 50 S3G 90 1928 80
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
GOOD ASSORTMENT Or CASES

lic has purchased splendid assortment of Cases
among whi. b are the Union, Band Clasp, Octagou
oral CIT Frames Gilt Trays, dc.,-very neat and
desirable patterns-besiies variety of plain and
tan"g Cases, "f every SIZE AMI description
The foregoing. he thinks are Inducements sufficient
ior every one 10 come TO n" Picture Gallery and
secure one Of those '.fuu!fti Shadops"-
Which light ant art with magic spell
BY working together can catch So we'll %
Ii not. there are other considerations How impor
tant that you faithful likeness of your friends
and relatives ere Is too late You have all expert
enced something of the satisfaction afforded in gazing
on the Picture OF an absent friend; and some of YOU
have known the sad pleasure derived from possessing
the likeness ct some loved one who has been laid be-
meath the church yard mound and felt that
" No price could take from you
y mcmento SO cherished;
For how sacred the shadow,
Since th5 substance has persisted"
But you pcrchancc have friends still with YOU
whose pictures you have not yet secured If so make
1t the business of today, Tomorrow may be too late
Then come to the Picture Gallery in Samuel Stark's
brl * Hlock-third sory--a few doors east of Wallis
Hotel ami secure one Of those = faithful shadotrs'
ALVIN DAY
TunkhannockDec 10, lS62-v 2nlS
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
Application for License,

nj Office is hereby given that the following nam
4N ed persons have filed their petitions in the
Court of Quarter Sessions of Wyoming County and
will make application the next term of said Court
or Tavern License.
JERRED LILLE, Meshoppen.
ZIBA Lori, Clerk
Dec. 30 1862
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
BY AUT HORITY.1
LAWS OF ARKANSAS.
Passed and Approved at the Session
of 1880.

AN ACT to Prevent Setting Prairies on Fire.
SECTION /. BE IL enacted By tho General As-
sem6iy Of the State Of arkansas, That, If any
person or persons shall willfully and inten :
tionally or negligently and carelessly set on
fire, or cause to be set on fire, any prairie or
woods, or other grounds, such person or per-
sons shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and,
upon indictment and conviction thereof, shall
be fined in any sum not less than Twenty-Five,
nor more than Five Hundred Dollars, and be
imprisoned not more than one month.
Sec. 2. BE 1t further enacted, That if such
offence be committed by slave, with or BY the
consent or command of his owner or overseer.
such owner or Overseer shall be liable, as in
the preceding section.
SEC. 3. Bet further Enacted. That any person
who shall violate the provisions of this act.
shall, in addition TO the fine so assessed, be
liable to pay to every person so by him injured.
double the damages sustained by him, to BE
recovered by action on the case before any
court having competent jurisdiction.
SEC. A. BE ii further enacted, That this act
shall not apply to persons settisg fire to prai-
ries, who shall give two days notice to all the
parties who may he affected thereby.
Approved Nov. q, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
Galveston Re-Taken!
HElDQUA RTERs,
Galveston Taxas Ian lsl
bALhr>l1ii. A-AaSs Jau- ~ 49,
lnnpER AlinranI General.


To s COOPER. Adjutaut General:
This morning, the LIST Of January, at
3 O'Clock, 4. NJ, attacked the enemy's
feet and garrison at this place, and cap
tured the latter, and the steamer Harriet
Lane, and two barks and schooner.
The rest, some four or five IN number,
escaped ANONYMOUSLY, under a flag OF
truce. L have about 600 prisoners, and
large quantity of valuable stores, arms,
etc The Harriet Lane was carried by
boarding, from two high-pressure cotton
steamers, manned by Texas cavalry and
artillery.
The line troops were CALAMITY COM
manded by Col. ThOs. Green, of Sibley's
Brigade; and the ships and artillery by
Major Leon Smith. to whose indomitabls
energy, and heroic daring, the country
is indebted for the successful execution
Of plan which | had conceived for the
destruction of the enemy's feet.
Col. Bagby, of Sibley's Brigade, also,
commanded the volunteers from his regi-
ment, for the naval expedition, in which
every officer, and every man, won for
himself inperishable renown.
J. BANKHEAD MAGRUDER,
Maj. Gen. Cong Dept Dist. Texas.
Charleston, s. G., Dec. 30.-Nassau
letters report the recapture and arrival
of the schooner Emma, taken by the
Yankee blockaders eff Wilmington, N. G.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14

From MISSISSIPPI The semi weekly
News, Of the 9th, says that the stage
arriving the evening before, brings news
of daily skirmishing about Vicksburg !;
and that our forces feel confident they
can hold II.
Grenada, Dec. 25.-Gen. Johnston ex,
pressed complete satisfaction with the
review Of our troops, and the President
was surprised at the perfect discipline of
Prices army.
Fifty transports, containing Shsrman's
troops, left Memphis, the end Of last
week, for the South; and thirty more
were to follow,
Every preparation is being made for
the defence Of Vicksburg and the Yazoo
river.
Grants command have gone into the
entertainments left by our troops, on the
Tallahatchie, expecting an attack from
the north.
Var Dorm and Forrest are operating
on their lines.
Vicksburg. Jan. 2.-Skirmishing con-
tinued all day yesterday, without any
important result.
No general engagement is expected
until the arrival Of Gems. McClernand
and Sherman, with the balance Of the
Yankee army.
All are confident Of onr ability to hold
VicksbuIg against any force the Yankees
may bring here.
Nothing Of interest has been since re-
ceived. After three repulses at the Va
zoo, the enemy have made no active de-
monstrations- The Caddo Gazette, Of
the 10th. learns they have abandoned
the siege.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
H.mn,tsnI Hnuntu ian. al. 1863.

Mr. Editor-Upcn arriving in Washington,
learn that the opinion receives credit With
some, that, because the citizens Of Missouri
Township failed to heed the recent call for en-
rollment, have Influenced them.
This is false, and does me injustice No
man in the county can say that tried 10 per-
suads him not to enroll. The enrolling officer
called to see me on Monday the first day OF
his appointment ut that township, and request
ed me to accompany him to Moscow, saying
that there was some want Of Undertaking
among the people, and that he wished ne 70
read his orders aud explain the exemption
act. etc. answered that could not endorse
myself the orders under which he acted, and
respectfully declined. The report may have
originated from this. have my reasons Tor
refusing to accede TO his request, ana at
more favorable time will make them known u
the public
Since my return from the army, have min
gled with the people less than any man IN the
county, have been closely confined at home,
and have carefully left every one TO the enjoy
ment Of his own opinion upon matters Of pub
lie policy | hope that no man Of rejection
will give credit to the report, should such
thing be repeated T. X. GARLAND
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
Notice.

ME have affected arrangements by which
w we think we will be enabled to collect
Quartermaster's and Commissary's Certificates
Tor property, supplies and provisions furnished
10 the army. Persons holding such claims
who will put them in our possession at az
early day, can get them attended to for a
reasonable charge. If not collected, claims
will be returned to the owners.
HAMPSTEAD & WILLIAMS.
Dec. 10th, 1862. 4s-4w
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
To Slave Owners.

An ACT of the Confederate Congress au-
II thorizes the enlistment of Negroes to
serve as Cooks, four being allowed to each com
pany, and captains of companies are author
lied to enlist them upon the written consent
of the owners. The undersigned wishes to en-
list four negroes under the above regulations,
for Capt. Etter's Company of Light Artillery.
Persons who may wish to furnish ore or
more, are requested to notify me at Washing
ton, Arkansas.
JOHN C. ARNETT, 1st 1t.
Capt. Etter's Company Lit. Artillery.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
Notice to ConScripts.
Notice.

d ANYWAY from the subscribers, at the Salt
III Works, in Sewer county; a NEGRO MAN
named Zach, aged about 81 years; stout built:
very black; weighs about 100 pounds; rather
quick spoken; was formerly owned by Il. v.
Collins. Esq. and we suppose win be lurking
about Washington, in Hampstead county; Mill
wood, in Sewer county, or perhaps the neigh
borhood of James Bradbury. who ownes his
wife. We will give twenty-five dollars for his
delivery or confinement in any Jail so that we
can get him. Address
HOOVER & KINSWORTHY
Nashville, Hampstead co., Ark.
Dec. 10, 1862. 47-2
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
RichNonG. Nov. 81. 1SG.

RichnonG Nov. 81, 1862.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
~ the Contract Beaureau of this Department
until 2 M. of the 9Th of January next, for
carrying the mails of the Confederate States,
within the State of Arkansas, until the 30th
day of June, 1866, with certainty, celebrity,
and security on the following post route, viz:
From Washington by Columbus, Saline,
Brownstown, and Paraclifta, to Doaksville
ITO miles and back, twice week,
Leave Washington Wednesday and Saturday
at 5 a.. H.,
Arrive at Doaksville next days by p. IN.
Leave Doaksville, Monday and Friday at 5
a. m.
Arrive at Washington next days by p. m
JOHN Fl. REAGAN,
49-4w Postmaster General
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
AN ACT to Revive Swamp Land Scrip.

SECTION |. Be Il enacted 5y he General As
ser1bly Of me Slate Of Arkansas, That all Swamp
Land Scrip now outstanding and unredeemed,
which is or which may hereafter become bar
red by anyexisting law, is hereby revived and
kept in full force and virtue; PROVIDED, That
nothing in this Act shall BE- 50 construed a. to
revive any Of the old Swamp Land Certificates
issued by the Board of Commissioners.
SEC. 4. Ind be II ffrther enacted, That this
act take effect and be in fTce from and after
its passage.
Approved November %, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
GDHCEED
FOR THE
g d v H IL N ME n t.!

T HAVE been appointed General Agent of
the Produce Loan to the Confederate
States for the State of Arkansas, and have
entered upon the discharge of my duties at
my office in Washington.
Persons who have subscribed to this Loan
or who have cotton for sale, will call on the
undersigned, who is prepared to have weigh
ed and classified all cotton offered to the Gov
srnment, and to pay for the same.
will appoint agents for distant localities
as soon as possible, with full powers to act.
DAVID BLOCK,
General Agent Produce Loan.
Washington, Ark, Nov. goth, 1862. 45-tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
ARKANSAS INSTITUTE
FOR THE
OF THE BLIND.

THE ANNUAL SESSION of this School will
i commence AT Arkadelpeia, on the 1st Mon
day in September. The terms for tuitior
board, washing, &C., where there is ability to
pay, are one hundred and sixtv dollars nor
session OF ten months; but INDECENT blind ner-
sons between the ages of six and twentv-six
resident IN Arkansas, will be received. board
ed and instructed, at the expense of the State
upon presenting certificate from the nra,
siding Judge OF the county in which they live
stating that they are unable to pay for board
ana tuition IN the Institute. Application for
admission, should be made to the Superinten-
dant, OTIs PATTEN, Arkadelphia. and sbonld
state the name. age, mental capacity. and no
cunlary circumstances of the person for whom
application is made, together with the name
and postofhce of the parent or guardian. No
person having any offensive or infectious dis
ease, or addicted to immoral habits. will. know
lngly, be admitted into the school The puniIs
Will live IN the house with the Superintendent
and form part of his family.
Inc course of study is similar to that mr.
sued In academies for the seeing. embracing
photography, Reading Writing Arithmetic
Geography, Grammar, History. pbilosonbv
Natural History, Algebra, Geometry. Lanaua'
ges, vocal and instrumental Music. together
with several branches of Handicraft. 1t is the
object OF the Institution, net only 10 educate
the blind intellectually and morally. but TO III
them for self-support. mainly as Teachers and
Mechanics. The pupils spend portion Of
each atternoonin the workshops where the bows
learn to make mattresses and corn brooms and
the girls to knit and sew. The school and
workshops are open to visitors at all times ex-
cepting on the Sabbath, and all who fec
an interest, are cordially invited to call and
witness theexer cises.
Arkadelphia, Aug. 18th. 1862.
Trustees:
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14

How 1T is w oRKING.-We saw let
ter yesterday, written by German girl
Of Pomeroy, Ohio, to her sister, Who y q
service in this city, stating that white
girls would soon all be out of places there,
n all who wanted help are hiring blacks
AZ fifty cents week, 90 numerous sre
Cincinnati Papers.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE
COMPANY

nURiNG the temporary absence eff the Cash
~ Ter of the washington Exchange Com
pany,'' and the Exchange Company at Wash
ington," their issues of small notes will be
redeemed at the Office Of Messrs. B. L. Rrittin.
Miller Co., when presented according to the
tenor of the same
H. GARDES, CASHIER.
A. B. WILLIAMS, Pres't.
Washington, Ark, Oct. l. 1862. S9-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
AN ACT for the More Effectual Punishment Of

AN ACT for the More Effectual Punishment Of
Slaves for Arson, and other crimes:
SECTION l. BE 1t enacted By The General a.
sembiy Of the STATE Of arkansas, That any
slave duly convicted Of the crime Of arson,
shall suffer the punishment Of death.
SEC. 2. Every slave convicted of robbery,
shall receive on his bare back, not less than
one hundred, nor more than three hundred
lashes.
SEC. 3. Every slave convicted of larceny,
shall receive on his bare back, not less than
fifty, nor more than two hundred lashes.
SEC. a. Every slave convicted of burglary,
shall receive on his bare back, not less than
one hundred nor more than three hundred
lashes.
SEC. s. The definition of Felony, as now
defined by law, for the punt shment of free
persons, shall, in ike manner apply to slaves,
although no part of the punishment Of such
slaves shall be confinement in the iail and PEN
itentiary house of this State.
SEC. o. All laws and parts Of laws in conflict
with the provisions of this act, be. and the
same art hereby repealed
Approved November 20, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14

men: did valuable services in the memorable
oattle Of Elk Horn, and was disbanded by their
olncers after the retreat of Major General Van
Dorns forces, south Of Boston Mountains, after
rendering twenty-one days valuable and faith
ful service, to the c. S. A.
AND, WHEREAS, no provisions have been
inaae Tor the paying Of said troops; therefore,
hesotoed 6y the General Assembly Of the State
ATfdnsds, That our Senators be instructed,
ana our Representatives in Congress be re-
quested to use their influence in the Confed-
crate Congress, to have an appropriation
naae ior the purpose Of paying said troops for
'lelr services, expenses, and losses; and also
All other troops raised under similar calls.
approved December ], 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14

WHEREAS, in the month of February, A. D.
1862, our State was invaded. ami threatened
to be overrun and devastated by our common
enemy; and, whereas, Gen. Ben. Mccullough,
in order to arrest the danger and Vandalism
of the invading armies of the North, called
earnestly for the citizens of the State % rally
to his standard and form themselves into com
panies and regiments, and be sworn into the
service, for and during the emergency. 1nd
tCterods, many of our citizens rallied under the
call of that lamented general, and organized
themselves into a regiment under James p.
King, Colonel, and werel mustered into the
service of the Confederate States, by Major
Bradfute, of C. S. A., under the direction Of the
commanding general, And shvess, that rcgi-
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
NOT BLOCKADED.

1TY PICTURE GALLERY is again opened,
II and a good selection of CASES on hand.
Those who desire Types either Of themselves
"a friends, would do well TO make an early APP
riication, as my present stock Of material will
z3on be consumed, and no more to be had ex
sept at exGrbitant prices.
A. L. WARNER.
Washington. Jan, p, 1862. 2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-14
NOTICE.

70 the .StochhyEders of the L. A ck T.
Na0iqation CoOlpony:
T the solicitation ofnumerOus stockholders,
a | Will defer the commencement of the work
o some future time. The call viii not be re-
CURED to he paid at the time mentioned. Our
State Is now invaded, Every man will be re
sgred to be Il his post
C. NJ. HERVY, President.
March 18th. 1862. g.