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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-24
REPORTS FROM GEN. LEES Ap,,v

REPORTS FROM GEN. LEES ARNv
Correspondence Of the Phila. Inou;,er !
CHAMBERsBURG, July 23.-The Confsdo
ates, except cavalry scouts, abandoned Hedaos
Vile yesterday afternoon. Part Of rvelr.
corps with sixteen cannon, fell back thence a.
wards Martinsburg. McClintock, dschar,
ed soldier of the 11th Pennsylvania Cava]rT
who lett Hancock to-day at 10 O. clock, remove
that the Confederates crossed a cavalry fo,oo
there at that hour. Workmen on the nbos.
peake and Ohio Canal say that the water viii
be re-admitted into a portion Of the canal hi,
week. Lee lett Winchester With his staff VOC
terday morning, in the direction Of Middle.
burg and Strasburg, Imboden' force is known
to be guarding the mountain passes near Bath
Lees heaviest force is now in and around
Winchester. He has been reinforced from
lower Virginia and North Carolina; by a force
reported at ten thousand, under D. II. Hill,
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OH alexandriA Gazett
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY "a.

Provost Marshall Office in this place ito all
persons who have been heretofore granted per-
mission to remain in Alexandria on giving
their parol Of honor, that the blanks are now
xeady, and they will APPEAR at headquarters
forthwith ano complete their parols. >
Lieut.. Col. Iemuel NJ. Towers, Of the LIST
j. c. Battalion, has been appointed successor
Of Capt Chit5y, as provost marshal in this
place.
Robt. Crupper has been appointed Inspec-
tor Of the Customs, in this place, vice Ste
phen Shinn deceased.
The Office Of the Provost Judge IN this
n)ace. IS now on Fairfax street, near the Man
sion House.
Lewis Mckenzie publishes notification to
s. NJ. Kitchen, Of Berkeley county, that ne
intends to contest the right Of said Kitchen to
3 aeat in the next U. S. House of Rep
resentatives, on the grounds that Berkeley
county, is in West Virginia, and is not
& part Of the Seventh Congressional District,
that the votes in Berkeley were illegally cast,
that lawful votes for him (Mr. X we're re-
iected in Fairfax, &c.
There ale but few vessels now in this port,
and the offing looks quite deserted when con-
trasted with its crowded appearance few
weeks ago.
It is stated that fifty ''Wrts Of seizure,
under the confscation act, have already been
issued in this place, by the q. S. Attorney,
declaring the owners Of these estates to be IN
arms against the government, and conhscating
their property to the q. S. The commission
ers employed to make an inventory of estates,
previous to selling them at public auction for
non-paynent of taxes, according to late acts
Of Congress, will comp lete their inventories in
Northampton, Accomac and Fairfax counties,
Va, during the week. The Z. S. government
will publicly advertise the property previous
20 selling.
The inmates Of the Wolfe street hospital,
Alexandria, Va, rendered to DR.. j. L. Stew
art, in charge, very valuable gold watch and
chain, for bis kindness and general attention
to them in their hours of trouble. The pre-
sentation took place last Saturday evening, at
The hospital. A fine band Of music was in
attendance, and handsome collation. spread.
Appropriate speeches were made.
Some contraband liquor, was detected in
town, this morning, seized and conhscated.
This is one Of the warmest days We have
had this summer.
BRIEF PARAGRAPHS. 80 Inultuna al Parvo. .
The crops, generally, in the West are rep
resented as very good; there will be large
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-24

wards re-OrganlZlng the state unueT Inc edeIai
government There are said to be some diff
culties between Gen. Webb, the u. S. minis
ter to Brazil, and the Brazilian Government;
Gen. W. has not had peaceful time in that
country.-Gold, in New York, yesteday, 1883.
Three negro men were recently captured, on
the Potomac, while going from Virginia to
Maryland for supplies, and sent TO the Did
Capitol. 1.-The Washington Union says that
Mr.. Lincoln will be candidate for reelection
as President Of the q. S.-A barn, near
Hampton, Va, was struck by lightning on the
DIST inst, and nearly destroyed. n. Y.
Post afirms that the organizations Of the riot
ers are maintained and that # any pros
pect f success were offered, now or hereafter,
they would be ready to renew the atrocities OF
last week. The president has approved the
proceedings of the General Court Martial in
the case Of Brigadier General Tyler. General
Tyler is to return to duty, by special order, il
the army of the Potomac The National In
teigencer thinks that the existing regulations
of the Prov. Marshal General, in regard to the
draft, ought to be carefully revised or intelli-
gently explained, to avoid misconceptions
The n. Y. papers are still discussing the sub
ject of the draft, and making speculations in
relation to future action under the law.
The death ola young female, Mary Ann
Walkley, in the service Of a fashionable y
End milner, Madame Elise, Frenchwoman,
from exhaustion caused by overWork and the
breathing Of impure air, has caused sensa-
ton in London. The facts attending the ex-
tinction of this young creature, as they were
developed at the inquiry before the coroner,
reveal state Of things about which the fine
ladies who employ these Court miliners can
know nothing.
At meeting of the Trustees of the Public
Schools in Washington, communication was
received from the Mayor, transmitting letter
from the Rev. Dr. Samson, President of Co.
lumbar College, Offering scholarship in said
College to such pupil of the public schools as
shall be found worthy. In his letter, DR.. Sam
son says: TT is gratifying to state that the
pupil selected last year gained the highest hon
or in his class for scholarship, and received the
first testimonial Of merit for punctuality and
correct department. The boy who received
the scholarship last year was Jos. l. France.
Over one hundred negroes arrived at Ports
mouth IN. II. last week, probably refugees
from New York, and are to be employed in
the navy yard.
An order from the Provost Guards Office
says" Existing laws make q distinction in
the matter of pay, bounty, and other allowan
ces, between soldiers of African descent, and
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to be guarding the mountain passes near Bath
Lees heaviest force is now in and around
Winchester. He has been reinforced from
lower Virginia and North Carolina, by a force
reported at ten thousand, under D. H. Hill,
FATAL AFFAIR N BALTIMORE,
BALTIMORE, July 23.-An intoxicated ne.
g,o soldier, belonging to Colonel Birney's Ma
ryland negro regiment, whilst walking the
street yesterday with side arms and loaded
revolver, shot and MORALLY wounded negro
drummer -boy belonging TO the same regiment,
and subsequently wounded United States
sailor, one Of the crew who attempted to arrest
him. An immense crowd assembled and beat
the negro terribly, and would have killed him
but for the interposition Of the police The
affair caused great excitement, as the aegrohad
no provocation to commit the deeds. He was
arrested and confined in the Provost MarShars
prison to stand his trial. In consequence Of
this occurrence 81 order viii be issued proven
ting negro soldiers from hereafter parsdlug the
streets at any time unless accompanied by white
officers.
THE CAVALRY RAID IN NORTH CAROLYN,
The Petersburg Express, Of the 22d instant
referring to the cavalry expedition sent out BY
General Foster, says:
ssThe Yankee raiders burned the railroad
bridge over Tar river, near Rocky Mount os
stroyed the depot at that place, tore up TWO
miles of track, burnt five THOUSAND oaes ~, VI
cotton and large cotton factory; Inc OtlosJ
over Tar river was on the Wilmington an"
Weldon railroad, and was about three iun
dred yards long. They also captured lla.nO.
cars, which contained two car loads OF allnu
milton, and thirty thousand pounds Of os'0'
which were destroyed. >
Capt Sawyer, under sentence Of death py inc
retaliatory order Of the authorities 81 r,'l
mond, is a citizen Of Cape May county NC"
Jersey, where his wife and children res'us' .
Re was permitted to address farewell let'S'
to his wife and children. That letter, mas lO',
been published, and will everywhere De 'S1l
with sensibility, because Of the patn0S' an rr
yet the fortitude, which breathes IN us S's ..
line. Mrs. Sawyer, upon receiving THIS lssss a
immediately started for Washington ID cVA
pany with Capt. Whilldin, and proeeeo : ~
Fortress Monroe with the proper autno''.' a. ~
her conveyance to Richmond in the next l ls
of truce boat. It is generally thought @N'
lieyed that Captain Sawyer will not De sAs aa.t
ted; and that stepts will be taken 70 sl, 4
these retaliatory measures, the carrying Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-24

BRIEF PARAGRAPHS. - -HUJtt1l al F0fu0.
The crops, generally, in the West, are rep
resented as very good; there will be a large
yield Of wheat and corn.-There is very
large emigration this GUNNER to Pixies Peak,
Washington territory, California and Oregon.
-Gen. Paez, Of Venezuela, has retired from
the head Of the government Of that country
4 Philadelphia committee has gone TO Wash
lngton seeking a reversal Of the decision for
bidding the acceptance OF negroes IS substi-
&utes for white drafted men.~-A movement is
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16

the Indiana State Sentinel. That the radical
aboliiouists vii en- loy the whole military and
civil 'ower Of ne Government b. crush out CON
ssrvaive sen imeni. and subveu the Liberties Of
toe eople. thorc can he no shadow II doubt.
AZ &c late elections in Maryland and Delaware,
the abolitionsis have showed their hands, and
Il behoovcs the Democracy and conserva-
lives 70 take bold, firm stand, and
not yield one iota 10 the impudent as
sumptions and dospotic dogr1as Of abolisionism.
Let M fiyist the great political battle Of se4,
will energy and spirit, and If the Temple Of Lib
erty musG fall lcs tie satanic Pilislnes be bur
Ell beneath Il. ruins Bu' we feel confident that
FIVE are only thus 70 onrsclyts the aholitonists.
with all their power aud patroBago. will b. dir
gracefully roufed by The honc.t conservative
masses Of the country. Then. let u be up and
doing our whole duty. Let rs subscribe for
Democratic papers, that the ruth may be scat
tered broadcast over the country. In the ap-
preaching struggle. for constitutional rights and
civil liberty, We will guarantee that the Indiana
State Sentinel will do more than ycoman's ser
vice. We hope The gallant Democracy Of old
Spencer will give it liberal support Rock
port Democrat
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16
COMM COLLEGE.
Advantages Of this Institution orer other similar
Schools, rhich are inrrigabIe 10 the Sfndsnf

The President OF this Schoo, bis undi-
vded attention Z aud j. AWAY PERSONAL, present
aud reaching while otbes trust theirs with mex
rerencef boy. whose principal pay l. the name Of
Professor, aud devote their time 10 drum up
scholars being NOR frequently on The car Than Al the
desk.
The President SCHOOL IS beloved a. be the only
teaching IL tie State, Il not in the West. who
has had actual experience practical accountant
IA hank Other fret A., business hCue
IL J. tEe only school IN the >tsfe IN tue West
that has trsi-cltss Penmsa permanently connected
with il. and ha> he only fennan the State who
'vcr taken hrv nremum OF. Penmauship 4 any k.nd
e. tie - st- Pairs If this state. those Of any
othtr State.
The sten Of BooS eepirs 10 thi. School l. not
the ee irnaeinstio' - sn K inexperienced theorss
which hss never Teen appliei or adopted IN a single
business ncu@; bur il the joint % many ~ the
vers best practical counfant taken from real bs-i
ness art actual experience and Is nos ia constant
IN f8Tfth, of the frst class business houses e the
United
one hundred graduates q this school are acting
y one from any otb-r school stste, and the
gafuste> oftht schof ct hty per or- for their
VICES than bose o. ether School n To- STATE.
believed 70 be the on. School ~ tbr kind Ia the
state thar has regular lectures which all taught
iha' i-sGvertsed and charged for part Of regu
lar course
Full psrc-srs 81 anything pertaining the College
WI be sent 10 any person On reeep % red stznp
pay return rosfsge. and VII thank sry pers Who
viii serd thr and address o. su~- OF Gen
tie~n or .6.es who possibly attend Coa-uercsal
College.
u ysBe careful 10 give the names Of the Pa, oecs
County and State. and Addres.
THOMAS J. BsYayT, President
oeei1-at"im indianapolis. Ind.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16

letter.. or express any desire to end out the !
name. Hc well knew that he could haye them,
AM Alr. K va unwilling g. press = matter 20
which t. Governor "a - aversc. EGovcnor
MoRToS had becn faithful 70 the eons,i utionJ
and laws Of the S,ate the presen; state Of Affairs
would not exist and be knows IL. and the charge
that The State officers intrigued to defeat The pay
nent Of the interest upon the public debt ]. with;
out any foundation whatever
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16

There either is provsio.. made ia the Presi-
dents reconstruction proclamation tor readmit-
ting South CarOllha, or very es-y one. States
are to be recognized under the procls nation
when they shall be Ie established by persons
equal H. numbers 10 ore tenth OF the votes cast
ct the Presidential election in le6D Nov South
Carolina has no popular Presidential election
the electors of President and Vice Pres,den, be
ing chosen by the legislature which perhsp. ron
tsins two hundred members. The votes of these
and thew are the only persons directly voting at
the Presidential ENTHUSIASTICALLY measure, in
the terms OF he proclamation 1.-THE number Of
vote- in such SITE at the p e~ideutal cleo
ton" A d 1860 So the South Carolina of the
Presidents reconstruction scheme can be readily
SET asoing. Only twenty persons are required.
These can be easilv picked up AZ Beaufort and
South Carolina first of all ere e-ta blish
Stste governments which shalt te republican IN
der the Presidents plan. But ii i be the tenth
OF the popular vote which i 20 measure tie num-
Ter of person" requisite. South CAROLYN, his
none such. and viii require a snecial recipe 10
silt her case-l New York World.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16
SUBLIME IDEA 1T i very seldom an

A SUBLIME IDEA. 1T is very seldom any
very COOL thing comes out of Massachusetts: but
the action of thc people Of Essex county in the
last election was not bad The New Bedford
Standard saws:
"A representative has been elected from dis
trict in Essex county in this State, who had been
aided a psuper the last year He was voted
for in orvirr thus TO save the town from the ex-
pense Of his support
The lat sentence reveals the essentially Yam
kee motive for this action. apart from which the
proceeding was not bad. and suggests q new and
mode Of disposing Of public pauper..
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16
WANTED,

0HS TO $50 PER MONTH THr LITTLE
30 - Giant Sewing Machine Company want an
Agent N each County 10 solicit orders ser their nss
Ma hine- With sange, DIR gnd needles.
We viii pay hoerd salary and Expenses. give large
and address, T. = PAGE. Toledo. a..
General Agent for the DATED states
1e~S-dlr&w2u
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16

War Democracy" has not even phantom light
20 guide IT, There can he hut tive political part
he's; that supports the Administration sup
ports 4 war for disunion; that which opposes the
Administrn ion opno.es the war.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16
WANTED.

Law >tmdews Wanted.
vuVHy UNDERSIGNED WANTS. At MS 0FTIcx IN
this CITY. Law STUDENT ef good habits. and veil
gnsiiaed "a . Ls~yer's Cserk- No competent
Clerk need Appy. ~ n KAT.
Indianapolis bee :, isos ssse-eN.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16
DIED..

On Nond.- ne itih rs ant, sAltu Ana Botrus. ~fe
81 FrAnk,srniih.
Her 'an~'-i IN tsfe pisoe II The Residence. on ths
soathssss corner q wsshnsoa and Assissppi streets
o'clock Pm on Wednesday. tie is,h iasi. FneSes
Of the n niiy are invited 70 attend.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16

Tie Kentucky tobscco crop will foot up
about 100, 900 hhds.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16
ESTRAY.

STRAYED FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, LIVING ON
- the corner or Vermont and Liberty street. Indi
anrpolis. the 4rh Of the present monih y bite or
rhtish Cow. giving milk. about years Old. Any
person giving Information that the
or return the Cow. shall be suitably rewarded.
dscl6 -d2ttwlt OIL THAYRR
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16

The President and Directors
81 the
Peru and indianapolis
Railroad COMPANY ct. al.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-10-01

r. But very few persons that Rave
ever worked for John G.. Cushman intend
to vote for him for Clerk, we are told
Nearly all of them. we are informed. make
grave charges against him. Even hi;
own uncle, it is rumored. does not intend
to vote for him. on account Of the advan
tage John has taken Of him in business
transactions. Ii he treats his haais and
relations in such a scurvy manner. that
they will not vote for him, although be.
longing to the same party. how will he
treat the people if elected Clerk? VIII
you. voters of Marshall. support man fol
office who stands so low in the estimation
of these who know him best? Hez. Per
shing has been tried and not found want
ing Will you vote !or msa who will
skin you if he gets . chance. in preference
to man. against whom even his most
bitter political opponents cannot say
aught.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-10-01
FROM BOURBON.

EDITOR Your issue Of last
week contained q communication over the
signature Of j. Ct. Osborne, which con-
tains some pslpable falsehoods. In fac.
he makes but one true statement viz: 81
neither spoke to him on that occasion OF
any other" 1t is true Mr.. Osborne did
not make any reply to my remarks to him,
but the remarks were made by Inc to him,
at the time and under the circumstances
stated in my former communication. dc
not think can be mistaken as to his be-
ing the man. Is he not little lame?
Does be not hold his head to one side?
And are not his whiskers black? Did he
he not on that GLORIOUS day for the De.
inocracy" crawl into a wagon and coin
mand the peace. after the row was aboul
over? This is the man. was told was J.
G. Osborne. Was misiniormed? Ifso
/ will correct my statement. so far as he i.
concerned. when convinced of my error
The gentleman refers me to some pas
sages of scripture think they are more
applicable to himself, and exhort him to
cease bearing false witness of loyal men
and repent OF his evil deeds ere God de
livers him over To hardness of heart ant
reprobacy of mind. Many of his fellow
citizens believe his conscience already scar
ed as with an hot iron. The devil, W.
read, once referred Christ to certain pas
sage OF. scripture. and we should not. W,
suppose. be astonished to hear bad men,
like Mr.. O.. do the same.
II - ha pocosso -, .. =, he m ~,
ymons scrbler Of the Democrat. In hi,
second communication he has only re
peated what he stated in the first instance
will say. however. notwithsta nding hi:
denial, that MIR. Packard did say "tha
there was not at this time a Democrat il
the employ of the Government" If ne
cessary l could prove he said it by som'
of the best men at the meeting.
The brave little editor of the Democrat
| also observe. honors me with his abuse
| cannot descend to his level, and must
therefore, pass him by with silent con
tempt. 1t would do him no good for m,
10 depict him in his true colors. and hffor,
sympathiser, the trio. Osborne, Demo
crat" and the editor. would not think s.
meanly Of me- But | canno: turn traitor
to my country for the sake of their good
will. and besides. l do not think tbe
abuse will do me any injury. so | bid then
all final farewell. did not make the
first newspaper attack. and have no incli
nation to continue the controversy.
Ii. A. SNIP.
Bourbon. Sept. %.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-10-01
THE ELECTION

Remember. takes place next Tuesday
week, October Ii. 1t is . solemn duty
which every loyal man owes to himself
6 sHd country to attend and deposit his bal
lot for the Union ticket If you wan. our
soldiers who are periling their lives for the
salvation of the Republic to feel mortified
aad discouraged in consequences Of the
defeat Of the Union cause stay at home on
that day or vote the Copperhesd ticket
On the contrary. If you wish to discourage
the rebels aad bring the war to- . speedy
close 60 early to the polls. and after de-
posting your ballot for the Union candi-
dates devote the balance Of the day to The
glorious cause. See that every loyal mar
votes and the result will gladden. you
hearts. At the last election at least 200
Of our friends we're influenced to remain q
home on election day on account of thu
interpretations and base lies OF TIT
Copperheads in regard to the war measures
of the Administration. and by making
vehement professions Of patriotism. which
they have since demonstrated were false
and only made to deceive. By the sam
influences $50 others were induced %
vote the Cepperhead ticket. who formerl,
voted Republican. The most OF thes
have discovered their mistake. aud the bal
ance can be regained with proper effort
Having been behind the scenes and hear'
the disloyal uttsrances of Copperhead lead
ers. they have become Disguised and de
clare their determination to leave the tor.
party. In addition we hear of numbers il
al parts Of the county. who have Away
voted the Democratic ticket. who now de
clare they can do SO ne longer. being salts
6si that the party has degenerated into
pre-slavery. rebel sympathising organize
tioA. -
Are not these facts. Union men. suffi
Gent to stimulate you to make removes
exertions to save your country? w
think they are. and believe the prsspeat c
success at the approaching election. prov
ded every man discharges his whole duty
to be highly encouraging.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-10-01

Is it ono Of the rights Of white men,
to poison the dogs in the way it was done
in this place q few weeks since! A prom
inent Copperhead of this place is charged
by a member Of his own party with hav-
ing threatened to poison them just before
it was done. and says after he charged him
with the crime to his face. and denounced
him for it he dried it up.
Several farmers lost valuable dogs by
their eating the poisoned meat scattered
around the streets. The man who adopted
this method Of revenging himself upon the
dogs is a dangerous member Of communi-
ty. There is no crime he would not com
NIT in order to crafty bis cowsrdly NAL.
ice if he thought he would not be found
out.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-10-01

ERoM THE Ninth Recommendations.
Greviston. ofCo. D., 9th Ind. Reg. who
was wounded severely. though not danger
ously. in the left shoulder. on the first day
Of the battle of Chickamauga. Geo., and
sent to the rear. arrived here yesterday
The following is list Of the wounded ia
Co. D. up to 4 clock. p. m. on satur.
day:
Albert Morris. left side. dangerously;
Adonijah Smart. in grsin. dangerously
Francis Singleton. slightly: rao.
John ID. Goddard. in arm. slightly;
John Deardoif. in arm. slightly
Lieut.. G. informs rs that he saw the
Quartermaster Sergeant of the 9th Reg.
on Monday morning. in Chattanooga, and
learned from him that all the rest Of the
officers in Co. D. had escaped unhurt up
to that time, but could not tell him wLsth
or there had been any MIRO casualties a.
mons the privates. Morris and Smart
were too badly wounded to be removed
from the field. and consequently fell into
the hands Of the rebels.
We have no news whatever from The
29th Reg.
Col Gleason of the S7th is reported
wounded and prisoner. Lieut.. Colonel
Sumner Of the S7th is at present at home,
in this county. on furlough.