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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-01-16
The Prisoners Captured by the State
Line,

Speaking Of the prisoners captured by Gen.
Floyd, Governor Letcher, in his message says:
Il have had preparations made for their safe
keeping, and have announced to the Presi-
dent of the United States the terms upon
which exchanges can bemade. In the mean
time, have placed in the tenitentiary, and
put at hard work, Capt Gramm and Lieut..
Wade, who are to remain at hard work as
hostages, for Captain Duskey and Lieutenant
Vanner, now in confinement in. the District
Penitentiary at Washington City.
I have also placed in solitary confinement
Captain Thomas Damron and Lieut.. Wilson
Damron, and privates John W. Howe, Isaac
Goble, David V. Auxier, Samuel Pack and
William S. Dills, who are held as hostages
for the gallant Zaryona, who has been treated
(if the half hear is true) with brutality
unparalleled in the history of civilized war
fare. Five others, deserters from the Con-
fderate service, have been turned over for tri-
al. The other prisoners are confined and
treated as prisoners of war, not to be released
with my consent) until some general rule
shall be adopted in regard to prisoners and
private citizens, which shall be Just and hon.
orable to the people of Virginia, and which
will preserve their rights in FUTURE Lynch.
burg VTyinian:
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Jan. 9. 1863.-4w.
17IRGKNIA---In Chancery :---At

UIRGKNIA---In Chancery :---At
/. Y Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the Coun-
ty Court Of Smyth County, on the first Monday
in. January, 1868:
Nathaniel Mcclure, Admir- Of David Mcclure
decd Plaintiff,
Andrew Mcclure, Eleazer Mcclure, James
Mcclure, John Mcclure, Samuel Mcclure,
Samuel Debusk and wife, Dorcas Debusk, Geo.
DUNCAN and Anna his wife, Levi Lester and
Margaret his wife, Alfred Speer and Ann his
wife. Robert E. Larimore, Jno W. Larimore,
Sarah j. Larimore, Margaret A. Mcclure, James
Mcclure, John Mcclure, Sarah McCluS. Pris-
ella. Dorcas Mcclure, Dorcas NJ. Larimore,
Mary Emiline Larimore and Sarah Mcclure,
Defendants.
The object of this suit is to obtain decree for
the sale Of lands belonging to the estate of Da-
vid McC lure decd, and distribution Of the pro-
,ceeds among the parties entitled: 1t appearing
by affidavit fled, that the Defendants, Eleazer
Mcclure, John Mcclure and Samuel Mcclure
are not residents of this Commonwealth, ION
the motion of the Plaintiff by his Attorney, it is
ordered that they do appear within one month
after due publication of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect their interest in this suit.
A Copy-Teste,
Jan. 9, 186s.-4t W. C, SEXTON, G. $. &C
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LATE NORTHERN NEWS.
Interesting Foreign Intelligence.

PETERSBURG, Jan. IL.
The New York Herald has been received
1t says:
Today we have to record another Frede.
Sherman was repulsed at Vicksburg on the
29th ult.. with ailoss of four to five thousand
men and five pieces Of artillery. Among our
killed is Gen. Morgan, late Of Cumberland
GAP. Gen. w. L. Smith was mortally wound.
ed. 40 =.
Wshad to contend against an overwhelming
force under Gen. Joe Johnston.
The 4th Iowa lost 600 killed and wounded.
Gen. Holmes army arrived at Vicksburg
On the Goth. -
Banks expedition is en- route from New Or
leans to reinforce Sherman, who will remain
under cover. of his guLboats, until junction
Of his. Netherlands and Banks forces.
General Grants army is still at Holly
Springs, Miss.
The Wheeling Intelligencer, of the 9th, re-
ports the defeat of Imboden's and jenkins
forces at Moorefeld.
The Yankee Congress has rendered Butler
Gen. Twiggs' sword.
Rumor says that Gen. Butler returns to
New Orleans.
The Anglo-saxon brings London dates to
the Oath ult.
|. Layard, the Under Secretary of State sfor
Foreign Affairs, had made a speech at Lon
don. He said that the principle of his coun-
try was non-intervention, and that England
sympathized with nations struggling for free
dom. He also said that the Government was
right in the opinion that the proposal of
France for mediation was inopportune, and
that if the English Government had accepted
that offer at an inopportnne moment, then
when an opportunity arrived, it would have
been lost.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Post, under date of the 22d, says:
at is reported thatthe Emperor has assur
ed the Cabinet at Washington, through Mr..
Dayton, that France came forward not to
favor the North or the South, but in the name
Of humanity, and for the good of both par
ties" He says that the governments of France
and England continue to be united in their
policy towards America. and that policy now,
as of old, was strict neutrality.
The Liverpool journal Of Commerce, of the
22d, contains an order to the British agents
al the various ports of the West India Islands,
that If the Alabama enters their ports, to pro-
hibit her from coaling or taking in provision;
that she be ordered to depart at once, and the
order further states hatCapt. Semmes be in
formed that, after this notice, should he de-
stroy any merchandise consigned to British
merchants in neutral ships, Her Maiesty's
Government will take steps to- destroy. his
vessel.
A Nashville dispatch of the 7th states that
the body Of the Rebel General Rains was in
tered on that day. No demonstration was
allowed.
Gold closed at New FORK on the 7th at 13433
to 1875.
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To the Public.

TN consequence Of scarcity of provisions and
i the high prices, am forced to charge, as fol-
lows:
Board per day, 8 meals and lodging. $500
One meal and bed, Observation-Disclosures. 2.75
Two meals and bed, Observation-Disclosures. 400
l will state to all that do not know the fact,
that Mr.. Killinger keeps public house conve-
nient to the Depot, and request all to go there,
as do not wish any guests at the prices named.
My accommodations are not good, and the table
no better. have heretofore only charged Sol
diers half price, but will not be able to adhere
to this rule any longer. Soldiers will be charg-
ed 81 per meal and 81 for lodging after this
date H. Y. THOMPSON.
Glade Spring. Jan. Is. 1863--3t I'll
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A correspondent of the Chattanooga Rebel
says: ''Don't be surprised if you hear of our
victorious army advanced to point nearer
Nashville, than the recent field Of battle. Our
forces, it is true, are in the neighborho cd of
Shelbyville, to which place Gen. Bragg led them
that they might freshen up their wasted ener-
gies, and rest It was a wise and judicious, not
to say necessary movement. Gen. Bragg will
certainly hold Middle Tennessee, and with Gods
blessing we shall yet get possession of Nash
yille"-
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Virginia:--Atr rules held in the Clerks of
ice of the Circuit Court of Washington coun-
ty, on the 9th day of January, 1868:
James W. Humes, Pitt,
Lawrence B. Sheffey and Elizabeth his wife,
John N. Humes Jr., William Y. C. Humes, Ellen
w. Humes, Andrew R. Humes; Thos.:W. Hunes,
Francis A. Humes, Milton W. Humes, Newton
K White. Fielding Pope and Ann Eliza his wife,
William Y C. White and Thomas w. White, !.
Defts.,
> IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain decree for
partition and division of the property in the bill
mentioned, as far as it can be done, and sale Of
the residue, and distribution of the proceeds
And it appearing from satisfactory evidence that
the defendants Lawrence B. Shelley and Eliza
beth his wife, William Y. c. Humes, Fielding
Pope and Ann Eliza his wife, and Thomas W.
White, are non-residents Of this Commonwealth,
it is ordered that they appear here within one
month after due publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their interests IN
this suit. A copy. Teste,
PETER j. BRANCH, C. C.
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Later Northern Accounts!

RICHMOND, Jan. llth.
It is reported in this city that Northern pa
pers of the 9Th say, that Vallandigham has
made speech in favor of European Interven-
ton; but the papers of that date received
make no allusion to it. 1t is also reported
that Stanton and Halleck have had personal
encounter.
The Richmond Enquirer has Washington
papers of the 9Th and 9th. They admit that
Sherman was forced to fall back from Vicks-
burg before an overwhelming force, and say
that bloody battle must ensue before the
place can be captured
The Washington Chronicle Hincoln organ)
denounces Seymour's message as lame and
impotent argument to support the open and
undisguised trea son of the opposition.
The Yankee House of Representatives has
postponed till the 18th the consideration of
the resolution declaring 'any proposition for
negotiation or cessation of hostilities would
be pusianimous and traitorous" An excit.
ing debate took place Upon the loyalty of
Kentucky, without any result. A resolution
of thanks to Butler, the Beast, passed by a
vote of 88 to 80.
A telegram from Nashville of the 7th says
the Federal army is chasing the Rebels, and
was yesterday eight miles beyond Murfrees-
boro'
Gen. Rains was buried at Nashville on the
It'll. Gen. Hanson's body Was brought in the
same day.
A Rebel force, 5000 strong, attacked
Springfield, Missouri and sheled the town.
The Yankees contemplated vigorous resis-
lance.
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Probable Confederate Victory IN Missouri
Retaliatory Order from Rosenc'ams.

RICHMOND. Jan. 18th, 1863.
The Enquirer has Northern dates to, the
10th.
Dispatches from st. Louis indicate the pro-
bable capture of Springfield by the Confede-
rates. with a very large amount of army
stores, arms and ammunition
Rosencrans has issued an order that oil cap
tured Rebel officers be confined and subsisted
on army rations until JEFF Davis recent pro-
clamation is revoked. Rosencrans' Head
Quarters are ten miles beyond Murfrsesboro'
Gold in New York, on the 9th, was 49,
Stock market excited.
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5000 REWARD.

YNHE above reward will be paid for the appre-
i hension and conviction of the burgler who
entered my house on the night of January 18TH
and concealed himself under bed He IS de-
scribed as being a good looking young man, OF
medium size, with smile upon his face, short
black whiskers or beard dressed in light clothes,
had on roundabout, and no heels to his shoes.
He escaped by jumping from second story
window. L. BAUGH.
Abingdon, Jan. 16-1t.
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Lost or stolen.

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD will be paid
Il for the recovery of Sorrel Horse, about if
teen hands high, with blaze face. and about
years old, which was stolen or strayed from Camp
on Loop Greek, Russell county, Va. any infor-
nation concerning him will be thankfully receiv-
ed The finder will retain him and report to
me- (care of Col. Menifee's Va State Line, will
meet with prompt attention.
VIM. /. FALSELY, Capt. Cavalry.
Jan. 9, 1861
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BATTLE I'm MEXICO.
THE FRENCH SUCCESSFUL.
Reported capture Of Puebla and 7amp'co.

PETERSBURG, Jan. H..
Northern papers have dispatch from San
Antonio Oath ultimo, (per express from Mon
terey, AFTER severe battle on the Ut huit:,
the French army defeated the Mexicans and
captured Puebla and Tampico, proceeding
Immediately towards The city of Mexico.
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5000 Reward.

CTOLEN from the premises of the subscriber,
- at Big Moccasin Gap, Scott county, Va, on
Saturday night, the 9th of November, dark
Iron Gray Horse,
about 16 hands high, years old next spring,
blaze in his face, sight Roman nose, light color
ed name and tail, has fiery disposition a good
deal of white around the eyes, slight lump Oh
the right hind leg below the hook on The outside,
high carriage, and walks well and PAGES.
Stolen also at the same time, half-wotn,
quilted seat fair leather Horn Saddle, with hes
Wy spring stirrups the middle bar across the bot.
tom about half worn out.
j will pay the above reward in proportion for
the thief and horse.
3. W. MORRISON.
Jan. 9. 1866.
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JAS. W. PRICE, M. D.,
PERMANENT PHYSICIAN,
Atlanta, Ga.

| HAVING been absent, as Surgeon in the
i Il Army; during the last six months, would
respectfully inform the afflicted 1T distance,
as we'll as the citizens of Atlanta and adjacent
country, that he has again engaged in the prao-
tice of medicine in all of its various branches.
It will be unnecessary to reiterate the fact Of
his unlimited successn curing the various and de
versiied chronic diseases to which human nature
is liable. Especially has his attention been d.
rected to the treatment of FEMALE DISEASES,
such as Prolapsus Uteri Lucorrhma, Painful
| Menstruation, and such others as females are
! liable to, which, in most instances, may be per-
manently cured.
| l also treat successfully, Rheumatism, Acute
or Chronic, Syphylis, in all of its forms, espe-
cially when Of the Mercurial type, Skin diseases,
Liver complaints, Dyspepsia, together with bow
ell affections, either acute or chronic. And, in
deed, there are but few diseases which may not
be reached by proper medication.
The great secret of my success, however, de-
ponds not only upon an experience of some
twenty seven years, but, to a very large extent
upon the agency of my ELECTRO GALVANIC
BATHS" which are the admiration and wonder
of the scientific world.
Persons desiring my services can obtain them
by calling upon me in Atlanta, where every thing
shall be done, not only to cure them, but to rem
der their stay incur city agreeable and pleasant
IF perferSed, before coming here.) Twill visit
them at their homes, by paying my expenses.
and five dollars per day, while absent from the
city. .
HsP OFFICE in the Markham Building second
flight OF stairs. Residence near the Washington
Hall. "a
REFERENCES:
Gen. FyW Capers Marietta; jus. E. Brown,
Governor of Ca! Col. E. P. Watkins. Col. j. I.
Whitaker, Thomas Dozier, M. D. E, R. Sasseen.
Perino Brown, Gen. Ira Foster. Rev. H. C.
Hornaday, Gen. J. H. Rice, Atlanta, Ga. !. Rev.
S. Anthony, Cuthbert, Ca; DR.. j. DillMorth,
Stone Mountain, Ga.
1t affords me pleasure in adding my testimony
to the above, as well as recommending to my
friends and patrons, James W. Price, NJ D., as
physician Of skill in the treatment Of all acute
diseases.
W. W. DURHAM, N. D.
Atlanta, December 26, 1862-6tn.
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Strayed.

EROM the Farm of Mr.. Hughes, q miles east
IL of Abingdon. about the 1st of December,
Two steers,
one large red steer, and the other "a brindle
with bald face. They were work steers, and
about 8 years old.
Any person giving me information Of then,
will be suitably rewarded.
Jan. Is, 1866 J. NJ. ROSE.
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PIEDMONT HOUSE,
LYNCHBURG, "

j. E. OWENS. Proprietor.
DEOPENING of the Piedmont House. Ny
IL friends, and the public generally, are in
formed, that having leased this well known HO-
TEL, directly opposite the Depot Of the Va. 8
Tenn. r. r., and had it thoroughly renovated,
am prepared to accommodate the tyareling public;
and have no doubt that all who patronize the
Piedmont will go away satisfied with my tabls
and sleeping apartment. I invite the patronage
Of the public. JAS. E. OWENS.
Jan 9 1S63-Cm
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Official from Vicksburg.

hICHMUND, jan. IUCn.
The following official dispatch has been re-
ceived:
.VIcKsBURG, Jan. 9Th.
From the latest information am satisfied the
enemy's transports have gone up the river
Only gunboats are. between the mouth of Yazoo
river and Millikins Bend, Vicksburg is daily
growing strong. We intend to hold it,
Signed, J. c. PEMBERToN,
Lieut.. Gen. Com Dig.
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.OBITUA RIES.

Died, at the residence of DR.. Pitts in Abing-
don, Va, on Thursday, the 9th inst, JOHN A.
D. SANDusKY, son Of Jonathan Sandusky, OF
Jessamine county, Kentucky. MIR. Sandusky
was member of Hawkins Regt Ky. Vols.
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CAMP Ross, HAWKINS Co., Tenn, /
Jan. 9th. 1863.

YHHIRTY Dollars reward is offered and will be
Il paid to any person who will arrest and Sc
cure in prison or otherwise, so that can get
one Henry G. Harris, who deserted from my
Company, Go. D of Johnson's Rifle Battalion
on the 9Th inst. Said Harris will probably be
found with Maj Ferguson's Battalion of Gen.
Jenkins Brigade
VIM. S. SMITH, Capt
Jan. Is. 1865
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NOTICE.

4 IL members of my Company, o., 1st Va
n Cavalry who are absent without leave, OF
whose time Of absence has expired, are hereby
notified to report for duty within ten days frena
this date, or they will be published as desertsrs.
C. T. LITCHFIELD, Capt.
Comdg. Co. D, LIST Va. Cavalry.
Jan. g, 1861
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MARRIAGES.

Married, on the 4th inst, by Rev. J. 7. Da-
venport, Mr.. GEO. M. GOA. of Miss, and Miss
MARTHA G. MYERS, Of Washington county, va.
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Notice.

Notice.
4 IL absentees from Co. K, 48th Regt. Va.
N Vols, are required to report themselves at
once to the Company, Otherwise they Will 'bS
dealt with as deserters.
T. c. ANDERSON,
Jan. 2, 1863-3t "a 1t. Com. Co.
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RUNAWAYS.

n KUNAWAYSs
fA Ran away from the subscriber Oh
x<a4~ the night Of the 4th of January,
TAR Two Negro BOyS,
M Ben and Jack Ben is a dark m1s
- latto, aged about % years. 5 feet
- 6 or inches high, heavy set, had
on when he left cap, pair of boots and jeans
roundabout. Jack is black, about 90 yearstold,
about feet high, slender built, had on when he
left jeans roundabout and coarse homemade
shoes.
I will give liberal reward for the recovery Of
apprehension Of said boys. Residence six miles
south of Abingdon.
HUGH MEHAFFEY.
I'm. st
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REFERENCES:
STOLEN.

EROM the subscriber on Monday night last,
Il. in Abingdon, a black account book, con-
tanning about 500, and also furlough. will
give $40 reward for its recovery.
A. G. MCGUIRE.
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LBS. Bar E. 4 IE %ecoyyrnn !. CO.
Oct. 10, 1862.
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Later Northern Accounts!

Later Northern Accounts!
GOVERNOR sEYMoUR's INAUGURAL AD-
DRESS.
severe Fighting at Vicksburg--The
Enemy Repulsed:
BEAST BUTLER IN PHILADELPHIA! !.
GENERALS MORGAN AND FORESTS
OPERATIONS!
What our Army. Achieued at Murtreesboro'.
&C., &C.. &c.
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> &c.,

What our Army Achieped at Murfysesboro'.
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Late Northern news.

We received late last night the New York
World Of the 9th instant. We have room this
morning only for the following paragraphs
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'EAST BUTLER IN PHILADELPHIA !!

MORGAN AND FORESTS
OPERATIONSI
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ighting at Vicksburg--The
Enemy Repulsed:
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-07-31

structions ef the Federal government
He wished also to know if it was true that
the Federal cruisers had determined to
takesno more prizes, but to sink all vessels
running the blockade to Charleston ? 81
Earl Russell replied. that the Governor
ofthe Bahamas had made no official report
he had no doubt the American govern
ment would give reparation. With re-
spect to the second question, he had seen
. similar statement in the newspapers,
but had no reason at present to believe it
correct.
In the House of Commons, on the same
evening, the expediency of assisting the
, unemployed cotton operatives to emigrate
was debated, and the periodical resolution
in favor of an early reduction in the duty
in fire in surances was carried by 80 ma
jority.
Queen Victoria will visit Germany for
four weeks in August, staying at the Cas-
tie Of Rosenau. She will travel as Ouch.
ers of Lancashire, and will visit the King
Of the Belgians for a day en- route. &7
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-07-31

The MISSISSIPPI REoPENED. The
steamer Imperial arrived at New Orleans
from St. Louis, on, the 10th, having re.
ceived no annoyance.and meeting with nc
obstruction in the river. She left on. her
return trip on the 18th, amidst the cheers
OF thousands. Admiral Porter has issued
an order regulating the river trade, which
says: .t. a..e
"The steamers destined for New Or
leans with merchandise shipped and per-
mitted according to law, will be conveyed
all the way through to Vicksburg, from
which place sufficient force will be ready
to start every Monday morning, to give
protection to the conveys. No vessel will
be permitted to go down the river with
out a convoy, for the present, and steam
ers will be obliged to lay over week if
thfy do not arrive on or before the day
Of the week on which conveys start
Armed vessels, however, going between
times, will also give convoy, but no regu-
larity must be expected from them, or
great despatch, as they may have to stop
on the way. This arrangement will COM
rnenee on the 10th of August next, 1863.
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AN INTERESTING REVENUE DECISION.
-One OF the most interesting questions
that have just arisen in reference to the
income tax has just been decided by Com
missioner Lewis, in correspondents with
the assessor of therifteenth district of New
York, The gist of theadecision is that
different branches of business are indepen-
dent Of each other, and that a loss, by fire
or otherwise; sustained in one does not en-
title the party to a deduction in the other.
Thus, if A B G has an income of five
thousand dollars, of which three thousand
was from business and two Thousand from
the rent of houses, il, 1.-The latter should be
destroyed by fire, causing to him. d loss of
five thousand dollars over and above all
insurance, he would still be liable to tax
alton on the three thousand dollars receiy-
ed from business. It is also settled that
person meeting with a heavyloss by fire
cannot apply the income from the rest. of
his estate, towards making sup this loss,
and deduct from the income Of subse
iquent year. INV edf N ,i2uaoSl l,..