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The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-04-11

White man and black man had a talk in
Baltimore. White man told black, "rhs
is your war; you ought to fight" Black
retorted, "Ngger has muffin to do wild dis
war Two dogs fight over bone. Did
you ever see de bone fght9' The negro is
indeed the bone of the North and South
ground up, just now between the jaws of
the two.
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$3b REWARD

ST0LEN from my premises, about IL miles
y northwest of Jefferson, Ashe county, N. c.,
on the night of the 18th of April, 1868, Horse,
mostly white, II years old this Spring, about 16
hands high, name cropped off about even with
the under part Of his neck, foretop cropped off
above his eyes, high amounted on his withers,
tolerable high carriage, one black fore foot, the
others white. He was taken by set of men
saying they belonged to Jenkins Cavalry, the
head one was by the name of John Duskens and
said he was Lieutenant, one by the name of
Screens, two by the name of Law, two by the
name of Adkins, one Dunda, one Brandith and
one Dunnahoo. They said before they left they
were going to Tazewen county, Va, to Craze
their horses. will give the above reward for
the delivery Of the horse at David Dickenson's,
miles northwest of Jefferson, Ashe county, N.
G., or $50 if taken up and information given
me at Horse Creek Po., Ashe county, N. G..
June II, 1865 ADAM MILLER.
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S35 REV ARD.

GTOLEN from my premises, about miles
~ north of Jefferson, Ashe county, n. c., on
the night of the 25th of April, 1868, light sor-
rel Mare, with token name and tail, years old,
about Is hands inch high, tolerably low car
rage and heavy headed, with white hairs mixed
all over her body, but more across her hips than
any where else, some white hairs in the curl of
her forehead, one white spot near her back bone;
mad by the saddle heavy with foal when taken,
and bent back in her knee joints. The mare was
taken by a set Of men saying they belonged to
Jenkins cavalry. The head one was by the
name of John Duskens, who said he was Lieu
tenant, one by the name of Screens, two by the
name of Law, two by the name Of Adkins one by
the name Of Dunda, one by the name of Bran
dith and one by the name Of Dunnahoo. They
said before they left they was going to farewell
county, Va, to Craze their horses. l will give
the above reward for the delivery of the mare
at David Dicknson's 8 miles northwest of JEFF
ferson, Ashe county, N. G., or $50 if taken up
aud detained, and information given to me at
Walnut Hill, Ashe county, N. G.
GEORGE W. BROOKS.
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EMOLuNfENTAL.

A Useful, Easy and Lucratiue Employment.
l1NE hundred and fifty dollars per month can
" easily be made by any preson Of ordinary
capacity, in New, Useful and Highly Lucra-
tive operation. This employment viii notinter-
fere with your other business No capital is re-
quired to engage in this business, and but very
little expense incurred. It requires no travel
ling or peddling, but gives you the comforts OF
a home, with q chance to make from $3.50 to
5000 per month. This is no recipe of any kind,
or agency, but it is something entirely new, and
is highly recommended to all persons who desire
a permanent, money making and genteel en-
ployment. ssNo person will ever regret sending
for this information, let his employment be
what it may will send the whole right and
knowledge Of this employment to all persons for
% cts in specie or one dollar in paper currency.
Send the money in q letter to
F. E. g. LINDSEY,
June S. 1864 Ravens Nest, Va.
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$50 REWARD.

GTOLEN from my possession, about six miles
y northwest of jefferson, Ashe county, n. c.,
on the night Of the 18th of April, 1868,
A Blood Bay Horse,
with black name and tail--his tail bobbed off a.
bout even where the hamstring sinks in the hind
leg-three years old this spring, about 10 hands
high, all his legs dark up to his knees. one white
hind foot, high carriage, bows his neck when
rode or worked. He was taken by set of men
saying they belonged to jenkins cavalry. The
head one was by the name of John Duskens, and
said he was a Lieutenant and one by the name
of Screens. two by the name of Law, two by the
name of Adkins, one by the name Of Dunda, one
by the name of Brandith and one by the name
of Dunnahoo. They said before they left they
was going to Tazewell county, Va, to Craze
their horses. will give the above reward for
the delivery of the horse at David Dickinson's,
miles northwest of Jefferson, Ashe county, N.
c., or $25 if taken up and detained, and infor-
nation given to me at Walnut Hill P. O., Ashe
county, N. c. JESSE H. CLARK.
June IL, 1866
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Our Private soldiers.

No one can behold the achievements and
the department of the private soldiers of the
South without a feeling of admiration akin to
reverence. They have performed deeds of
valor which have startled the world, and
which the leading journals of Europe have
pronounced unsurpassed by the most heroic
days Of Greece and Rome. And yet they are
as modest and unassuming. as unconscious, of
doing anything remarkable, as if they had
never encountered an hour Of peril n mo-
ment If priyation. Whatever treatment they
may sometimes receive from vulgar insolence,
the humblest hero in the ranks of the South
has hold upon the hearts of the Southern
people not surpassed by that of our most il
lustrious officers, and not approached by that
which is felt for mere embroidered officials,
who have only entered the service to promote
their own personal fortunes. The vast popu-
larity of the Immortal jackson arose from the
fact that he was the impersonation of the
Southern Soldier; that he SO thoroughly en-
bodied the valor, the impetuosity, the self.de-
votion. and the humility of men in the ranks.
Those qualities achieved his success, snd the
officer who expects to wear his mantle must
emulate his virtues, and model his own heart
after the unselfish and heroic spirit Of the pri-
vate soldier-Lynchburg Republican.
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The Contrast.

The Richmond Sentinel states the fact that
a great deal more money has been contrihut-
ed to the families Of the Freder;ck shnra 70.
fugees and sufferers by the soldiers in the ar
my, than by citizens at home. This is az
complimentary to the liberality and patriot:
everything in the field for their country. as #
is dlsgrace1ul to those who are at their ease
at home. Men who have made their thou-
sands, and have escaped the perils of the bat.
tie, have not contributed as much as those
who have made nothing. and are fighting for
their homes and fresides. All honor to the
noble men who have thus shown that their
hearts are as good as they are braye.-Lynch-
burg Republican.
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WOOL WANTED.

NOoDs at our Factory, or cash paid for wool,
NJ on the following terms: We will give one
yard Of our Factory jeans. for tive pounds tuD-
washed clean wool, if marina wool We give ma
rina goods; if coarse wool, we give coarse cloth.
The color Of our. cloth is gray. We will pay the
market cash price for wool, and send sacks for
200 pounds, or over that quantity to ten thou
sand pounds, to points on the railroad. Goods
or cash may be found in readiness to pay down
for wool, when delivered at our factory, unless
in large losts.) A few days notice should be
given US by parties delivering to get goods Tor
wool. .s
We will also card wool rolls for the eighth
pound or card two pounds Of wool for one pound
Of bacon, or 40 cents per pound in cash fer
carding, where personsshave neither bacon nor
wool to spare from their own use. We claim
the right to discriminate in favor Of soldiers
families, or others in needy circumstances, and
and shall act accordingly.
a. THOMAS & SON. :
Holston Wooden Factory.
Is Nov 90 1063-3m 4444E ,.a5
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UIRGINIA:--AtRu Rules held in the Clerks
Y Office of the County Court Of Russell county,
on Monday, the 1st day of june, 1868:
Alexander M. Lee, Tivis P. Lee, VIM. E. Lee,
David F. Lee, Cloey Osborn, VIM. r. Porter and
Nicy his wife, VIM. Osborn and Nelly his wife,
Frances Sophia Osborn, who sues by her Guar
dian and next friend, VIM. B. Aston, Rachel
Lee, David Lee, Martha Lee, Sarah Lee, chill
dren and heirs of Martin Lee, deco, who sue
by their guardian and next friend, George G.
Gose, Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
The unknown heirs Of Sally lessee, decd,
and the unknown heirs Of Peggy Mckinney,
decd, and Giles Lee, and Phebe Lee, Defts.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit u.s. to have sold cer-
tain tract or parcel Of land lying in Russell conn
ty, in Castles Woods, subject to widows dover,
and three slaves Immediately. and three others
at the death of the widow; which land and slaves
were owned by James NJ. Lee, decd. And it
appearing by satisfactory evidence that the un-
known heirs Of Sally LESSEE, and the unknown
heirs Of Peggy Mckinney and Giles Lee, are not
residents Of this Commonwealth, the said un-
known defts. are required to appear here within
one month after due publication Of this order,
and do what is necessary to protect their inter-
est in said suit.
A Copy.-Tests,
CIR. CoWAN, c. G.
June s. 1863-4w ~
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The subscriber offers to farmers throughout
the country the EGYPTIAN CORN, which, up
on trial, was found to ripen planted even the
first of July. It is estimated. from its very
prolific qualities, to yield 20t bushels per acre,
and weighs, by sealed measure, sixty-fve pounds
to the bushel This Corn was produced from
some procured direct from Mr.. Jones, our Con-
sular Agent, directly on his return from Egypt.
It needs no different culture from that OF 9TH
er varieties; and, in the SOUTH two crops can be
raised in one season on thu same ground. 1t
grows in the form of tree, and TWENTY-FIVE ears
have grown upon one stalk, and will average
from five to fifteen. For domestic use, it is un-
paralleled. When ground and properly bolted,
It is equal in color and fneneIs to wheaton -four.
As q forage crop, by sowing IN drills or broad
cast, for early feed, there is 10 kind OF corn 50
well adapted to mich cows, and none that will
yield half the value in stalks pr corn.
: It can be successfully grown in any State.
I can give the most satisfactory references
that the Corn is, in every respect, what repre-
sent it to be; and, further, I sm the only person
throughout the country who las this variety OF
Corn. Having secured a quantity. am now
able to fill all orders for those DESTROYS Of test
ing it.
To any person who will ilclose, in letter,
One Dollar, in stamps or currency, directed to
me, will send, postage paid. sufficient Corn to
produce enough to plant, tie following year,
from twenty to thirty acres. Also, direetions for
planting and cultivation.
Any person who will get up Club of FIVE
will receive a package, gratis
Give your full name, post-of6ce, county, and
State written plain, SO that no errors may occur.
Address FRANK E. g. LINDSEY,
Rasen's Nest P. O.,
June 5, 1866 Washington County, Va.
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WOOL CARDING.

vuyHE undersigned has rented the Carding ma
chine from Mrs. Hendricks, at
Cedar MINIS,
two miles from Lebanon, Russell county, ta:,
where he will card wool into good rolls. az n's
machine is in frst-rate order, and VIII % keps
so, he will DO the work with the greatest s a,s-
patch. He win card clean white wool at css 3:
and mixed wool at cts. Wool VIII DC 'olieu :
required. win also, in short tune, % Es.ay
for -,,a--
weaving, Dyeing ANA kul,ln De
will weave Satinet, Jeans, Mnsey, .nu D..1.
bets The blankets will be wove three yarde
vide in one breadth, fnlled and fne mapped.
Pulling and dyeing viii also b done for Gus
tomars i.s the best workman-hks manner. 40
the subscriber is an experienced msnufsetures'
he homes to receive part Of the public patron
sge. JOcEfn o ''1 !" 49, = 2
April 5. 1S63-3m ~ ~. 800.
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The Atlanta s.Confederacy" saws that ne

The Atlanta "Confederacy" says thata ne
gro about 20 years old, the body servant of
Colonel Skidd Harris, who was recently kill
ed in battle near jackson, Miss, was with him
at the time of the fight. After his master
was wounded the boy lodged around among
the pickets and got hold of the Colonel's
horse, and after crossing the enemy's lines
two or three times, finally made his escape,
in company with man who belonged to his
masters regiment, came across the country,
and both reached Atlanta safely, bringing the
horse safely through. Sawney says he saw
enough Of the way the Yankees treat negroes
to satisfy him that old Georgia is the best
place for darkey..
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From the Lynchburg Virginian.
Raids.

We published an extract few days since,
from Northern sources, giving an account Of
the raid into Matthews and Gloucester coun-
ties. Since then we have met with fuller
account in Yankee papers, Of the diaboism
Of the fends who robbed our people in those
unfortunate counties and wantonly destroyed
privatee property Of every kind that fell in
their way. It was not enough that all the
food was destroyed, but even the agricultural
implements of the farmers were broken up,
to prevent them from cultivating the soil fur
ther.
We invite attention to the following confess
sion of their infamous conduct, hoping that it
may have the effect to induce our people to
organize into military companies everywhere,
to give the rufians such reception as they
deserve to meet with. Those who refuse, un-
der these circumstances, to prepare to defend
their homes and property from the ravages of
such Cloths and Vandals, should have no SYM
pathy, if worse fate than that which has be-
fallen our people in the Northern Neck, and
Matthews and Gloucester, should overtake
them. Let them read the accounts which
these-cold blooded villains give Of their de-
predations, and then resolve, if they have
never done so before, to arm in defence Of their
affairs and fresides. Yankee. accounts say
'''rhe counties Of Matthews and Gloucester
were we'll secured All the warehouses con-
tanning grain were sacked, the mills burned,
and everything that could in any way aid the
rebels were destroyed or captured. Three
hundred horses, two hundred sheep, and a
hundred mules, together with q large number
of contrabands, were brought back by the
raiders
."The rebel farmers were all taken by sur
prise They had not expected a demonstra-
tim of the kind. Not only were they made
to surrender everything that could be Of the
least use to us, but they were compelled to be
silent spectators of the destruction of their
agricultural implements. Many persons will
ask whether this was fair, and why did our
forces destroy that for which they had no use?
A little reflection will soon show. By Grip
ping an enemy we weaken him. Men in an
army must have sustenance. If we deprive
them of this, discomfort will manifest itself
among them, and they will become mutinous.
They will no longer have any regard for dis
cipline. This weakens an adversary very
materially"
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$50 REWARD.

TIME legal reward Of $50 will be paid for the
II apprehension Of Edward Drake, deser-
ter from Co B., 37th Virginia Regiment, for
merlya member Of Capt Augustus Company,
State Line, from whom he received discharge
by reason Of being over age, which he still has
in. his possession. Said Drake claims Glade
Spring. Washington county, Va. as his home. -
He is o substitute.
j. STANTON KING, I'd Lieut..
Comdg. Co B. 37th Va. Regt.
June 18th. 1863-2w
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$50 REWARD.

dan away from the subscriber, on the 7th
IL inst, my negro boy HENRY, who is dark
mulatto, about 5 feet high, heavyset, and about
81 years Of age. Said boy will probably try, to
make his way to Abingdon, Va, or to get into
Kentucky. The above reward Of Fifty Dollars
will be given if said boy is arrested and deliver
ed to me, or confined where can get him.
Address me at Broylesyille, Washington Co.,
Tennessee. R. r. OWENS.
June l2 1S63--4t
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POETRY.
rne June Month,

,s The waning Of the sweet May moon
Z June's laughing face discloses,
Her apron filed with butter-cups'
..ssrs Her bosom with red roses.
The blossom and the bursting bud
sssss Are woven in her tresses,
And every breeze that fans her cheek
= siif Comes laden with caresses.
"a. The birds all leave the open plains
And seek the hazel covers
Some months were made for married life,
But June was made for lovers.
Perhaps you've seen little maid
With lips like rare-ripe cherries;
( We're going down the meadow path
hisHa This afternoon for berries.
sei4In tell you more about the walk
1870 Before the summer closes;
So fill . cup to laughing June, {
And wreath its brim with roses!
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PRESIDENTS OFFICE, /
VIRGINIA & TENNESSEE 3. R. CO.,

Lynchbqrg, April "a, 1905.
NIOTICE.-An erroneous impression prevails
~ that the transportation Of provisions IS pro-
hibited over this railroad Such is no. inc case.
have always been shipped upon application, and
the onlv prohibition is that placed by the Gene
raj Commanding the Department, whose object
was to preserve them for the use Of the army.
This order he has always relaxed when applied
to by private parties for bacon, &C.. for their
own consumption, but has been SO refused spe-
culators, to prevent improper speculation in the
necessaries of life Notice g therefore given to
parties needing provisions for their own use,
that the same will be permitted transportation
bv the Commanding General, and will be at all
times furnished by the road. Application will
be made either to Mr.. Dodamead, General SUI
periutendent, or myself and transportation will
be ordered. II. LsOWEN, President.
April 10, 1868.
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T WILL pay Five Hundred Dollars for the de-
livery to JOS T. Campbell, Esq, at Abing-
don, my race mare Emma Tredway She IS q
large dappled bay mare, with star IN ner lore,
head, and little white on the nose; BRANDED
on the left shoulder with the letters W. Il. She
was feloniously taken from Castles woods, Rus.
salI county Va. on or about the 10Th day Of
Anrii a sos. by one T. W. Newberry, of Wise
county, Va. N. Mco. nlItS HI.
Nav 90, 1861
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l0000 LBS: Bar Iron,
lO,OUU 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,
Faxseed or Lard. Call early at
T. G. MCCONNELL & cos.
June 5, 1863.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, RICHMOND, /
Mov ,R3 O.

& . T. =
WAR Department, RICHMOND,
= May 9, '63.
EXCHANGE NOTICE, No. 5.---The follow
Ia ing Confederate officers and men. have been
duly exchanged and are hereby SO declared.
/. All officers and men who have been deliver
ed at City Point at any time preyisus,to May 6,
1863.
2. All officers captured at any place before
the LIST of April, 1868, who have been released
on parole.
8. All men captured in North Carolina or
Virginia before the LIST of March, 1868, who
have been released on parole.
4. The officers and men captured and paroled
by Gen. s. p Carter, in his expedition to East
Tennessee in December last
5. The officers and men captured and paroled
by Lieut. Col Stewart at Van Buren,. Arkansas,
January 25th, 1868; by Col. Dickey in Decem-
ber, 1852, in his march to the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad, and by Capt. Cameron at Corinth,
Miss, in December, 1852.
6. The officers and men paroled at Oxford,
Mississippi, on the 23d Of December, 1862. at
Desark, Arkansas, on the 18th of January, 1868,
anil at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on the 23d of
February, 1868.
7. All persons wEo have been captured on the
seas, or the waters leading to the same, or upon
the seacoast of the Confederate or United States
at any time previous to December 18th 1852.
8. All civilians who have been arrested at any
time before the 9th Of May, 1863, and released
on parole, are discharged from any and every
obligation contained in said parole. Hany such
person has taken any oath Of allegiance to the
United States, or given any bond, or if his re-
lease was accompanied with any other condition,
he is discharged from the same.
8. If any person embraced in any Of the fore
going sections, or in any section of any previous
Exchange Notice, wherein they are declared ex-
changed, are in any Federal prison, they are
to be Immediately released and delivered to the
Confederate authorities.
ROBERT OULD,
Nav %. 1866 Agent of Exchange.
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AGoOd Little Farm for Sale.

FL THE undersigned, having. deter
Ms;Sa 81 Amined to sell his Farm, will offerit,
MSsA I ! at the Court House door, on the
.sElgE3 first day of June Court, which will
bs tue 4tn Monday. This Farm is situated
three miles northeast of Abingdon, on the VAL
ley road, and contains
l3l ACRES.
1t is in good repair, and mostly all in grass.
The land is rolling, but good, and the buildings,
very comfortable and convenient, consisting of
Dwelling House, Kitchen, Stables, and new
Smoke House and Spring House A frst-rate
Orchard, and all kinds of fruit, and excellent
Springs of water at the door,. About sc acres
of the land is in timber, some of it very heavy.
The whole under good fence.
The purchaser may have his choice Of terms,
either cash or credit.
will also sell. on Wednesday following, on
the premises, two good young Mich Cows, 10
Sheep, 8 or 10 Hogs, q two-horse Wagon, Gear
ing. Farming Utensils: and variety of house
hold Furniture. CRAVEN CLEMENS.
June l2-3t
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NEW COPARTNERsHIP.
8. M'coRKLE. 8. NJ. M'coxKLE. VIZ. xlxHn1.
M,CORKLE, SON & Co.,
Successors to MCorkle 4 Co..
GrOcers 4 Commission Merchants,
s AND MANUFACTURERS0F rR
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco,
No. I18 Main street,
LYNCHBURG, VA.
We will give particular attention to the sale u
Tobacco, Breadstufs, Provisions, and all kinds Of
Country Produce and Merchandise, ct the old
stand Of McCorkle & Co. Weshall endeavor to
keep always on hand full stock Of ell articles
requisite to the business, and from our long
experience the business hope TO merit nshars II
the public patronage, and especially that 20 lib
orally extended to the former concern. Cur Mr..
Kinnier will givehispersonals ttentionto the Com
mission Business, as he has been for some years
pursuing that branch, and We feel confident from
his long experience and thorough knowledge Of
the business win not fail to give satisfaction y
all who entrust their interests to our hands. ~
D~W Will make liberal advances on approved
produce in hand, and remit promptly for al time
and cash sales.
SAMUEL McCORKLE.
8. M. McCORKIE.
VIM. KINNIER.
October II. 1961-1y. - tt
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NEW GOODS.
1000 LBS Raw Cotton,
lUUU 5000 yds. A Brown Domestic,
1000 lbs. Copperas, ,s, Il.
500 yds. Fancy English Prints,
2 ps. Bleached Shirting
Black Sewing Silk, and numerous other articles.
Call and see at T. G. NCC0NNELL 8 Co.'S.
May s, 1868.
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SundrieS.
~ BUSHELS Timothy Seed;
~ 1000 Yards A Brown Domestic;
Portmonaies, Purses;
Pins, Spool and Patent Thread;
J and 4 Inch Augers;
Landsides No. 8 and 4.
T. G. MCCONNELL & Co.
March Is, 1868.