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4 Firht near Brandy station.

On Friday last three b'igades Of the enc
my's cavalry crossed the Rappahannock
near Brandy Station and engaged our pick
cts. composed Of part Of General Ma
homes brigade ofinfantry. Our men fought
CALAMITY against these heavy odds, and
kept the enemy in check until Gen. Hamp-
tons brigade of cavalry. commanded BY
Col. Baker, arrived to their support This
splendid brigade appeared With such sud-
.denness that the enemy, after delivering q
scattering fire. fed and recrossed the river
Our loss 10 the engagement is estimated at
between thirty aud forty. killed and wound
ed. Among the wounded were Col Baker,
in command Of Hampton's cavalry, aud
Can't. Blair, Of the lst North Carolina cav
alry. the former severely, the latter slight
". Both arrived here last evening.
Among the killed was Capt. p, W Branch,
Of the Richmond Greys. 18th Virginia in
fantry, whose body was received BY the
Central cars last evening. and escorted TO
the residence Of his bereaved family by
detachment Of the State Guard, attended
by the Armory band Rich Eng,
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Election Notice.

VIRGINIA. At a Court continued and held for
Augusta county, at the Court House, june
oath, 1868,
VIM. H. Hartman. Attorney for the Common
wealth of this county, having, at thu last term of
this ceurt, resigned his Office as such, and tho
court having appointed John N. Hendren pro tenn,
IN lis stead, doth order that election be held at
the several precincts IN this comfy on SATUR-
DAY, THE 10TH DAT OF AUGUST NEXT, In
fn the sacshcy ocsssioned BY Che resignation Of
said VIM. FL. Hartman, as aforesaid said election
to oe superintendent by the commissioners and Off
GERS who were appointed and acted at the general
election ED on the 4th Thursday m May last, and
it is ordered that the Sheriff Of this county give
notice IF said election and hold che same accord
ing to law. Copy-Testes
WIN. A. BURNETT, D. g.
July 10, 1S63-Gt
Pursuant to the above order. a poll will be open
ed at the Court House and at the various Elec-
ton Precincts of the County of Augusta, on the
18th day of August next, for said election.
H. II. PECK.
July II, 1863 tide Sheriff Augusta Co.
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TO WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

The Rockingham Register says that
the pain caused by Gun-shot wounds.
and wounds Of any kinds, will be re-
licved almost instantaneously by hold
ing the part affected over smoking
lard. Put the lard on burning Goals
in a shovel or pan convenient to handle
and let the wounded part be brought
as close as possible to the lard, the
smoke and fumes arising from which
will act like a charm upon the part
affected. The gentlemen who in
formed the Register states that he has
seen it tried repeatedly and nevet
knew it to fail. All who are suffering
from wounds should try this simple
and easily applied remedy. z
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The Florida.

We have further intelligence Of the a,
ings Of the G S. steamer Florida, by an ar
rival from Bermuda on the 22,l ult The
Florida was then there, taking in coal. It
is ascertained that it was the Florida which
chased the United States steamer Ericsson
q few weeks ago to within about fifty miles
Of New York. She arrived at Bermuda on
the 10th She anchored at first outside, and
on the following day was permitted 20 enter
the barbor. She saluted the British flag
and the salute was returned. A considera-
BILE interchange Of civilties has taken place
between the officers Of the Florida and the
shore. The papers TEEN with commrnica-
tons laudatory Of the craft, officers. and
crew. Since the advi:es of the 18th the
Florida has destroyed twelve other vessels.
The name Of one only is given-the brig
VIM b. Nash. The Gazette says there is
restitution Of fuel in port. and supplies from
England arc hourly expected. An extern
sion of the regulation period Of stay has
been granted the Florida.
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e. khe Academy of Sciences at S

the Aeads)hy Of Sciences at St
Petersburg. Russia, is watch about the
size Of an egg. Within is represented our
Redeemer's tomb. with the Stone at the en- :
trance, and the sentinels on duty. While
spectator is admiring this curious piece
Of mechanism, the stone is suddenly removed
the sentipels drop down, the angels appear,
the women enter the sepulchrc and the same
chant is heard that Is performed in the
Greek Church on Easter Eve.
YANKEE PRoTEcT1oN The Yankees
around Meanwhile are said to be gather
ing the peoples crops, allowing them one
tenth for the support Of their families. =
They are also said to have destroyed all the
houses at University Place. and stolen Bish
Icp Folks library. This is Yankee protec-
Eticn. They nfcie than respect private prop
erty; they have quite fonelaess for it.
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NOTICE
BrgEAu, OF CoNscKIpTioN,
" nxNsl :

BrREArs OF CoNsch IPTIoN,
RrcRMoSp, Va. July 2fss. 1853.
To answer numerous inquiries. and to correct err
rors nst uncommon. the following notice is pub
lshed to all c,nccrnats:
l. Under the recent cali ,f The President. ex-
tending the conseript age. all substtutions h I'VE
ceased to be valid il the Substitute be less than IS
years old. and is not otherwise exempt by law.
2. Membership tnness as an ofic n duly accept
ed by the War Department, Of local organiza-
tions FOR home defence special service, confers
claim to exemption from Confederate service :;
neither does service in the militia unless in case
officers actsaly in commission who bavc duly quail
iGed.
3. Hereafter any one furnishing q substitute i'll
become liableia bis own person whenever the SER
vices OF the substitute are lost to the Government
from any cause other than the casualties OF war.
A. Applications for exemption. any sround
whatever. must first be addressed to the l,ca
yolling officer. who if he has not power ,ct.
Is in doubt, will refer them to higher autiori tv,
with reror. of the facts A II such addressed d.
rect to higher authority will necessarily and inya-
riably be referred back for local examination and
report and the applicants WIFI thus have useessly
lost time and prolonged suspense.
Appeals against Diverse decisions by local oils
GERS Will be forwarded by them for hearing, wben
any plausible ground of appeal Is set forth
5. Commandments Of conscripts will give this DO
tice extensive circulation in the local press Of their
respective States.
@. W. LAY, It, Col. A. A. c.,
July 81. 2Ss3.-tf Acting Chief of Bureau.
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WAR NEWS.

There has been q considerable
learth of news from the armies during
the past week, and we have little to
add since our last issue.
Charleston still stands, and with her
little army and her gallant commander
not the least dispirited as to the final
result.
Battery Wagner on Morris Island
which has thus far stood the shock Of
tho tremendous cannonade Of the Fed
eral Batteries, Gun-boats and Mortar
boats is now reported to be stronger
than ever. Fort Sumpter is promptly
and steadily replying to the Federal
guns on land and water, and we have
40 doubt with good effect some Of
their boats have been seen to move off
in crippled condition.
From the Trans MISSISSIPPI army
the telegraph informs us Of the VIC
tory Of Genl. Taylor over Banks, re-
'sulting in the capture Of large num-
Der Of prisoners.
Gen. Writ Adams Scouts confirm
the telegram, and say that Banks at
tackled Gen. Taylor at Donaldsonville
on the 23rd ult,, and was defeated
with a loss of 5000, including 1000
prisoners, and that Taylor and Magru-
ders forces have since united on the
Teche river, which if true will enable
Taylor to place in position the siege
guns captured at Thibodeaux and
blockade the river below.
Of Gen. Johnston's army we learn
from the Meridian, Mississippi, Clarion
that the camp and men remain as
they were near Morton on Strong river.
We have heard nothing from the
army of Gen. Bragg during the past
week, but presume It's location is the
same since his falling back from
Tallahoma.
Nothing has transpired in the army
of Northern Virginia since our last re-
port save the fight near Brandy Sta
ton. We whipped them at every
point where we came in close encoun-
ter with them, and finally drove them
across the river. Our exact loss we
did not ascertain-we lost no priso-
ners, but took 40 or 80. CoL Baker
commanding, was severely wounded in
the arm, and for the ability displayed
on that occasion was made Brigadier
General on the field. Col. Black lst
s. G. Col. Young Cobb's Legion, 1t.
Col. Lipscomb End S. G. Maj. Wright
Cobb's Legion, Capt. Blair lst n. G..
and other officers were wounded.
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MoRGAS's EXPEDITION - The dispatch
which appears in another column Of the
"Courier," acquaints us with the fact Of
the capture Of the gallant Morgan's CONS
mand, numbering twenty-five hundred
men.
We would have been much better pleased
had that energetic soldier made good bis
retreat from the multitude that were sent
out to pursue and capture him. But We
are far from blaming him for rashness. or
with charging him with want of vigilance.
He ad.entured 50 far into the enehy's ter
ritory, and there 50 many thousands after
him from all directions, that escape was
impossible. Notwithstanding the expedi-
ton has come to grief. we rejoice it was un.
/ dertaken, and most heartily commend and
applaud the spirit that inspired movements
50 bold and splendid
10 short time these valiant men. nov
in the hands Of the foe, will be exchanged
and again encouraged by the great success
that attended the daring raid, under their
gallant leaders, will go forth to visit swift
vengeance upon the arrogant foe,
/ What matters their capture Shall We
grieye- because we have to do without theil
! services for short time? We look at thu
bright side ofthe picture. We conside
the extent ofterritorv they have traversed
the damage they have inflicted upon the foe
the immens amount Of property they hay'
s. destroyed, the terror and dismay they oc
easoned. the Inconvenience and loss the,
s visited upon the people Of the two State
they passed through, and pronounce the ex
peditiou a SPLENDID success.
/ Would that such movements might be
come common. It IS the spirit the crisi
calls for, and exactly suited to the natur
of the Southern soldier. Let others imitat
the example o. this renowned partisan cbiel
and the results will be glorious. Wei
done, General Morgan - Charleston Cou,
, Ter.
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The DRAFT IN ILLINOIS. SERIOUS trouble
is anticipated IN the Southern counties OF
Illinois on account Of the draft. Open re-
sistance to tho CONSUMPTION law, and to the
arrest Of deserters, is proclaimed, and bod
les Of armed men have assembled TO drill for
a conflict on the authorities. A force OF
Federal cavalry has been sent there to quell
the anticipated disturbance, ara 70 protect
the enrolling oEcar.
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MARRIED.

In New Market, August Sd, 1853, by Rev. DR..
John p. Hyde, assisted by Rev. Julius Stirewau!t,
Lieut.. JOHN Fl. CRAWFORD, Of Augusta Co..
to Mrs. EMILY G. ZIRkLE, OF Shenandoah Co.
On the 4th inst, at the residence of the brides
mother, by the Rev. Mr.. Dice, 1t. JOHN II.
JOHNSON, Of Co. G. 23nd Georgia Regiment, to
Miss ELIZA A.JOHNSTON, of Staunton, Va.
On the Both ultima. by Rev. Nm. s. Baird, Mr..
HENRY SMITH and Miss MARY ANN VANCE,
both Of Augusta country.
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DR0SPECTCS.-The undersigned will issue, in
a fey weeks, at Richmohd, Va, weekly jour n
nal, to BE SIC.
"THE SOUTHERN PINCH .

"THE SOUTHERN PUNCH"
1t will be nearly duplicate size, forn<and gen.
eral features of tho world renowned London
Punch" so long an acknowledge power in the
BIRTHS Isles in the reformation of public abuses
af1d the enlightenment Of the pubic mind. 1ashipp
as 1t did with the genius of Hood, OF errold. and
a host OF wits, poets, and philosonhic thinkers.
The proprietors rf 1.-THE Southern Punch bring
to The difficult task of essfulI conductino such
journal, the advantages of capital abundant mem
tai resources, and practical skill. The editor for
many years past, has been connected. in q leading
editorial capacity, with the largest daily paners Of
New Orleans and Mobile, while the gentlemen who
have charge OF the typographical and engraving
departments are unsurpassed in that skill necessa
ry to success.
Every number will be Illustrated with numerous
cuts. appropriate to the times, humorous and se
rious, from the hands of Of the best Encrayers
On the continent-an artist whose name j; familiar
to the reading public of the South
In fine, the undersigned are determined To mako
| the "Southesn Punch''t the spiciest and most rea-
dable, and the best illustrated literary journal in
America. 1t shall distance competition.
Terms: Subscription Tor single copies SO pey
annum. News dealers at the rate of SIS per hnu-
bred copies. Address.
OVERALL, CAMPBELL, HUGHES 4 co.
Publishers, Richmond Va.
@- Editors giving the above one or more inser-
tions will be entitled to copy gratis
June 20.
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DIED,

Il On the 27th ult., of Pneumonia, CHARLIE, in
FAINT son of Joseph N. and A. j. Woodward, aged
4 months and 10 days.
On the oath OF June. at the hospital at Lynch
burg, Mr.. DAVID BELL, company G, 5th Va. reg
iment. There was soldier in the Confederate
army more brave than Mr.. Bell.
In Spring Hill, in Augusta county, on the 18th Of
July, 1868, JOHN b. RANKIN, Sr., in the 64th
year Of his age.
In West View, on the 2eth Of July, 1868, NANCY
DAVIS wife of Ambrose Davis, aged As years, 5
months and Is days.
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MATCHES.

!: Since there is such demand for matches
Of ii superior quality and 50 many ofthose
we have tried have proved worthless. we
take pleasure in calling the attention Of the
public to the matches made BY aIessrs Blac-
burn s. Co. successors to VIM. Fl. Wilson &
CO They can be procured in any quantity
nf Mr. b. and on very reasonable terms. =
A sample Of these matches has been left al
our office.
Hon. John j. Crittenden died
at Frankfort, KY, on the 10th ult.,
from general debility at the advanced
:asyn ~
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are authorized o announce CHAPMAN
JOHNSON, as a candidate for the Office of At
torne, for the Commonwealth for Augusta Coun-
ty.
MEs- We are authorized to announce GEORGE
". COCHRAN, Jr., as candidate for the office
of Commonwealth Attorney, to fill the vacancy
occasoned by the resignation Of Col. VIM. Fl Har
man. July 81, 'G3.-tde.
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BRIGADE OF HERoEs. President Davis,
in communicating BY telegraph to Gov.
Jas. Whitfield of Miss /. the sad tidings Of
Gen. Barksdale.s death, 1ded He fell
like hero at the head ola brigade Of he
.roes.'' A just tribute tothe brave Missis :
sippian.
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NOTICE.

r WILL Offer at public sale, on Tue s1ay, the Ilth
j Of August. in Waynesboro'. at the late resi-
deuce Of +. T. Albertson, decd, some HOUSE
HOLD FURNITURE; two Cavalry Horses, one
yearling Col {, one New Ambulance, with splendid
Harness zone Sett Wagon Harness, Saddle and
Bride, and number Of Valuable LAW BOOKS.
All persons having claims against my deceased
husband, are requested to make them known on or
before the day of sale, and all persons knowing
themselves to be indebted to him, will make pay
ment before the day of sale, as want to settle the
estate as soon as possible.
MARY E. ALBERTSON, Adm'rix
of f. I. Albertson decd.
Waynesboro', July 81, ls63.--2t
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CIl1RLOTTES FILLE, II. q
THE Proprietor Of this convenient HOTEL ,.
i specifically calls the attention Of the
Travelling Public
to the situation # bis House, being irnnneGafsly
ths Railroad and thereby ssoidiDs all chances q
Being ssst By she trains. His table, supplied xit
the best the markets afford, and his well
rooms, furnished with
CLEAN BEDDING,
Afford comfortable enser tsinment 70 the wEAA
TnAvELEEn. lie respectfully s,licits the patrons !
Of the public.
R.w. BAILEY.
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49, - -
REMOVA

Ne haze removed orr office to the
old Bell Tavern buildings, on New
Court House Street, one door east Of
the Provost Marshalrs Office. (up-
stairs9 where we will be pleased to see
our old friends.
We are prepared to do job-work in
the neatest manner and with dispatch.
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GTOLEN from the subscriber on the night of the
- 9Th inst. near Valley Mills, Augusta County,
ONE SORREL HORSE. years old. long laxen
name, and tail, white blaze in the face. two or
three white feet. and unshod. Also BAY MARE,
Is years old. blind IN left eve and little white
about her feet Both horses in good order
will give the above reward for the return of both
horses. DANIEL WILSON.
Ano Z 1864 IF
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DEATn OF Coz. PAYyoN.-The Baltimore
Gazette Of the 9th ult., announces the
death, at the College Hospital, near Qettys-
burg, on the 2lst, of wounds received July
Sd, Col. w T Patton, 9Th Va. Infantry,
son CT the late Hon. J NJ. Patton, of Rich
mond Col Patton was Senator elect from
the Madison District.
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New Goods

NE have just received large and desirab
w stock OF DRY GOODS AND GROCb.RIES;
consisting in part. as follows:
20 PIECES LIGi{r PRINTS,
lu PIECES BLACK AND WHITE DO,
70 PIECES FANCY LAWNS.
20 PIECES FANCY MUSLINS
so LBS PATENT THREAD
80 DOE CLARk'S 200 yard,
SPOOL COTTON,
SO GROSS BONE
PANT BUTTONS.
20 FRENCH CALF SKINS,
DOZ ENGLISH BRIDES,
DOZ BUGGY WHIPS,
2B Mes ~ COTTON
BALEOSNABURG.
BALE GRANATEYILLE BROWY DRILL
PIECES BLUE DENNIS,
10000 ASSORTED NEEDLES,
5 DOE. BOEfiS ENt; MIXED PINS,
~ DOE ENG. TOOTH BRUSHES
100 lfAGkRSTDWN ALMAN fs5, for sse3
500 LBS MANCHESTER COTTON YARNS.
Nails. MOLASSES, SUGAR, RICE, ae.. xr.,
Which we oiler for sale at moderate advance.
J.. b. & j. b. HUGE
June 9Th 1S65-3,no
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Collector for saith District.
Staunton Augusta, lse3-5t.
Land For. Sale

N7ILL be sold. r front of my office. in Staun-
w ton, ON SATURDAY., AUGUST ed, a
tract Of land containing about
GO ACRES,
Said land lies about one mile and a quarter from
! 'aunton. djoning the land of Geo. Baylor and
~ fronting both sides Of the public road.
I"aS:s, Staunton to Hebron Church. and il
nromarl farm ed, crops about well as any in The
neighborhood. r;n,o - e,r fr,st :.
suit purchaser. RAyInR Aoent
ua0 FOR John e. Riley.
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VALUABLE FARM

| VALUABLE FARM
| TWO MILES FROM WAyNESBOgO,
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA,
A.tFub.io Auction.
rw;l, on Thursday the 9th day of A uguss
w -. sell to the highest bidder, the FARM
~ ,hnh lon S. Ellis, decd, formerly Iyed, SIT
mated on South RiA or. two miles above Waynes-
boro', containing
Two Hundred ana Twenty-Five Acres
About $50 Acres are cleared nd IN me s'a'T 80. 81
cultivation. the remainder is fine VooI 'a"1 ne
improvements are two-story DWE,- "in oun-
tanning rooms and passage; Barn ana 'tner ~
cessary out houses. g
This land is very productive IN all the crops =.
the country, and in wealthy and intelligent neigh
borhood, convenient to the Il. r. Depot, churches,
mills and schools.
Persons desiring pleasant home will do well to
avail themselves of the opportunity now offered.
On the same day, will sell tract OF NOUN
TAIN LAND, situated about mile from the farm
This tract contains between 200 and 800 Acres all
in original growth.
j. S. or b. Ellis wi take pleasure in showing
these lands to persons who wish TO purchase, and
any information respecting them can be obtained
bv addressed either of them at Waynesboro, Va.
Terms will be made to suit the purchaser.
THE HEIRS OF j. S. ELLIS.
July 81, lSG3.-2t*
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Aug 7th ids
300 RewaTd

GTOLEN from the Subscriber, at Stanton, Va,
~ on Wednesday The 9th inst, a small
Hay Mare
four years old, Az hands high, bald face and
two hind feet white. She had on single rein
bride, roll filing with stiff bit, and horn sad
die with heavy brass stirrups.
will give the $50 reward for the delivery of
the horse or $lo0 reward for horse and thief
+. &. MARSHALL,
Staunton Va AUG. 7th lS63-2t*
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HARTMAN & BELL,
Copartnership Notice
NOTICE.

A CCOUNTS due to us in stanton, may be,ps
"A to joseph A. Wadde, President, or GSrl
y. Price, Treasurer of Stanton Gas Compan
ana claims against should be presented to ther
NO one else is authorized to transact business Fl
u WAREHOUSE d BOWES.
July 81, 1862
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HOGS. HOGS.

NE wish to pUI chase from two to three hun
w dred STOCK hOGSy tor whis3 we will pa
the highest market prizes. Persona hsviaT tie,
for sale, viii do nell by ssa;Dg at Mason h Hal
hans Distiliery, or =. B. & j. b. Hoce's Stor,
on Beverly Street, Stanton.
MASON & BARMAy-
n. B.-We will fatten Hogs at So PSF mon.s
D. for cne-half TIE Hogs. IT,. u.
Sta nnton, June IS, is63.--sf