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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1863-10-29
Notice.

T1HE resident and nop-rssident taI.p,,..,
l. of Nsmaha County, Kansas, are b,,.s,
notified that the tax-rou of 1863 has been n,
ced in the hands of the Treasurer Of said Com
ty, for collection, and that the taxes sISto
the year 1853 are as follows:
Against each person liable to pay Pop T,,
so cents. 20 d rr. .r-.- .-....
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1863-10-29
Notice TO Tax.Payers.

NOtlCc 10 1aXsH ycEDe
NOTICE is hereby given, that the tax books
~ for Brown County, Kansas, bare been
placed in my hands, and that the tax for 1863
is now due and payable. On all taxes remain.
ing unpaid on the first day of January, 1854
there will be added penalty Of ten per cen
tum. The amount of tax levied on the one
hundred dollars valuation, is as follows:
For County purposes, 20 cests.
A" State 50
+" State School ..is 10
TOWNSHIP Asp ROAD. 5.ass.-
In Irving Township, Hfiii ~ 50 cents.
ClaytonSiile I" simaa 80 d"
Walnut Creek Z" 50
I" Lochnsne 50
In addition to the above, there is levied 8
School Tax in the different Districts, varying
from fifteen ce1ts to one dollar and twentyih
csnts on the one hundred dollars valuation.
Hiawatha, October 1st, 1868.
GEO. J. ENGLEHART,
Treasurer Brown County, Kansas.
Oct. g, l86Aw. b
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1863-10-29

& E As the Almanac says, "Cold
Winter wraps his icy mantle round
the frozen earth" .s-.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1863-10-29

AND QuEENSwARE,
which they offer to sell at less prices than al
any ether house in the West. We have left
our native State, and have come to this coun,
try for the purpose of carrying on the mercan,
tile business; and we wish to establish q repu.
tation, and for that reason we think the people
will find it to their interest to examine oul
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
We will be receiving new Goods every week
Produce of all kinds will be taken in exchange
for Goods, at the highest market price. Cash
paid for Dry Hides and Beeswax.
October %, 1863
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1863-10-29
). COTTRELL. ]. G. COTTREL
new FIRM,
COTTRELL & BROTHER.

(Sueeessors to J. L. Alies,)
In Large Brick Corner, Oregon, Mo-,
HAVE on hand, at all times, the largest
IL and best assorted stock of Goods ever Of.
fered in this market, consisting of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES.
BOOTS l. SHOES,
HATS 4 CAPS,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
HARDWARE,
0fY1rY
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-08
For the Virginian. /
CAMP 48TH REGT. Va. Vols.

CAMP 10th REGT. Va. ' oho.
Morse's Neck, Va, April 20, 1868. j.
We, the undersigned, members Of the 18th
Regt. Va. Vols, from the confidence reposed
in Capt. James Fields Of this Regt.. and par
ticularly since the commencement this war,
earnestly request that he announce himself q
candidate to represent Washington county In
the next Legislature Of Virginia. lie will net !
only receive our hearty support, but those Of
the Regis, from that county generally signed:.
Capt John M. Vermillion, Capt. Thomas
M. Gobble, 1t. E. o. Price, 1t Humphrey,
1t. W. r. j ohnston, 1t. r. G. Bryan, 1t. r.
3. Scott, 1t. R. II. Thompson, Sergt. James
W. Paford, Addison W. Greever, Thomas J :.
Dutton, Thomas G. Taylor. Sergt. William S.
Greever, Sergt. VIM. L. Ireson, Marion G.
Fleenor, Sergt Oliver F. Hughes, G. G. Nc
Gee, A. G. Thompson, Thomas W. Musick,
VIM. Branson, j. M. P. Murdoch, A. 6. Mu-
sick, John r. Bowers, j. II. White, J. w.
White, A. 7. Wilson, Martin Shaver, J. G..
Fleenor. "a VI 800 Is.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-08
The News.

The news this week is of unusual interest.
Gen. Lee, as will be seen, has had another
great battle and another great victory. 1t
will also be seen that, while our soldiers were
fighting upon the Rappahannock, cavalry
raid was made upon the fredericksburg rail-
road, the Yankees reaching Ashland. within
some 20 miles of Richmond.
! We have had no particulars of the Kappa
hammock fight. All will regret to hear of the
misfortune of Gen. Stonewall jackson, in be-
ing severely wounded. Accounts as to the
character Of his wound are contradictory
One says his arm was shattered and .subse-
quently amputated; another, that his thigh
was broken; a third, that he received contu-
sion on the head by piece of shell. General
Lee says in his dispatch Seen. jackson was
severely wounded" He will of course be lost
TO the fervice for considerable time, and it
is great misfortune, for his name alone was
q tower of strength.
1t will be seen that Forrest has made an
other brilliant achievement. He is the only
officer in the war thus far, that captures whole
Brigades. He did it at Murfreesboro', and
has now done it again at Rome.
We refer our readers to our news columns
for further particulars.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-08
From Chattanooxa.

CHATTANOOGA. May l.--All quiet along the
front. Il IS i5ess -. ~
The enemy is within his entertainments on
Stone river. ~ IS 81
A special to the Rebel from Huntsville to-
day says Fsrrestrepulsed the enemy with con-
siderable loss Yesterday at Danville, fifteen
miles from Decatur, and is still pursuing
them lTas =
Our loss was fifty killed and.woundsd. Our
pickets are now beyond Hourland.
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The Raid upon the Central Rail
Et'tgssstffz 81 gss.sf5sfss road. fst+t}1f 81

A gentleman who escaped from Louisa
Court House Saturday morning some hour or
50 after the taking of the place by the enemy,
informs US that the force engaged in the raid
is believed to be fully FIVE thousand, all caval-
ry, half Of whom went to Trevillan's depot, g
miles from Gordonsville. and the rest to the
Court House. He says that the citizens were
awakened from their beds about 2 o'clock
with the alarm that the enemy was upon
them, and at once there ensned q fnghtfn
panic, such as is seldom witnessed. The vii
lage was quickly surrounded, guards posted,
aud all possible avenues Of escape watched.
+ They then commenced the work Of destroy
ing the railroad, and plundering the houses
in the village, and were still at it when he
succeeded IN elnding the vigilencc Of the sem
tinels. Some struggling soldiers were at the
place, who were taken, and he learned from a
negro who left after himself, that several Of
the citizens had been also arrested. After
daylight, and when he had gotten some mile
or so from the village, he saw large volumes
Of smoke rising up at various points, and he
coniectured that the Yankees were burning
the cross ties on the road or had fired the
houses He learned nothing Of the extent Of
the destruction ut either point visited by the
apemy, but presumes it must have been seri-
Gus, as it was their declared intention to eff
fectually destroy the road if possible. Seve-
raj cars were near the depot, and he sup
poses they were brokensu up and burnt. Some
small quantity Of stores were in the village,
and they were discovered and destroyed be-
fure he ieft.--Iynchbury Republican.
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NArcHEz, May LA gentleman who left
Alexandria Wednesday morning brings intel
ligence that Banks is not now nor has he
been nearer than within fifty miles Of Alex
andria.
The gentleman also reports that Gen CANT.
lin. with fifteen hundred cavalry. has gained
the enemy's rear and captured and destroyed
nsshnndrsd and seventy-fye wagons belong
ing teOne Of theirteams. :
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The Yankee Raid on NcMlnnvllie-
Escane of Morgan and McCann.

The Yankee Raid on ncMi1nyl .O
ESCAPE of Morgan and McCann.
A correspondent of the Atlanta Coniedera,
~ over the signature of "Semi-O Occasional
writing from Sparta, Tenn, gives some ~,
teresting particulars of the late YANKEE ralo
on McMinnville. We make the following eA-
Not liking to eyaeuate the place until the
enemy were actually approaching, the. Gene
raj Morgan) determined to send out anetner
scont. ina few moments courier from tnls
scout returned stating that the enemy were
within two miles Of the town and approacn-
inc RAPIDLY. His message was scarcely dell
vared before tremendous yell was heard,
and UPWARDS Of Eve hundred Yankee eavalry
with drawn sabres. we're seen dashing up,tne
main street. They got within twenty feet q
Cen MORGAN and the officers who acconfpsni:
cd him. before they were aware OF Y, ana
commenced hacking one Of them over tlo
head. Gen. Morgan drew his pistol and kIii-
ed the foremost Of his pursuers and then neg.
Having good horse, be succeeded in making
his escape. but Lieut., Col. Martin, OF john
SONS regiment. was shot through the lungs
and seriously wounded, and Maj. DickIMc-
Cam was struck from his horse BY sabre
and badly wounded also,
MAJ. Mccain acted with great CALAMITY,
and e h;s presence Of mind Gen. Morgan Q
indebted for his escape. Major Mccain has
since made his escape and arrived ct tins
Mace to day. all covered with blood, but as 9
cav and cheerful as usual He says the cause
Of his being captured was that he feared the
Yankees would not only overtake the General,
hut also the ambulance which contained Mrs.
Morgan and Mrs. Mccain, and he according
" ordered them to halt, saying at the same
time. "You have captured the great ehfet af
last They at once halted, and when they
found out that he Ind deceived them. aitho,
he was already badly hurt. they struck hlm
another severe blow in the mouth. Captain
Val. who had been once the prisoner OF MAk
McCann. recognized him at once and cau$4
him to be treated properly. He was placed
under strong guard and carried out about
three miles from to SIN with the rest OF the prIY
soners He determined to. effect his escape
and making himself as agreeable as possible,
he soon. in gratiated himself with his guard,
and plying the whiskey very freely. he had
them all 10 very somnolent condition before
IL o'clock. He was confined in an old stabies
and he accordingly. dug q hele under tho sillsy
large enough to admit us passing out; and
crawling on his hands and knees, forlupnarde
Of three miles, he eluded the vigilaneel of the
guards; and passing through three bfisadessf
cavalry and infantry, reached the river and
swan to the other side, notwithstanding HID
great exhaustion from loss of blood: He aps
preached the house df man, who proved %
be good Southern man. where he remained
all night. The Major is a gallant officer and
his many friends are greatly rejoiced ~ his
wonderful escape. 81 4, q Il y. TX
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ssThe salt Question:

Under this caption, we took occasion week
before last to refer to a complaint made against
the Superintendent Of the Virginia & Tennes-
see Railroad for not permitting the trains OF
the State Of Georgia to run upon the track Of
the Va. & Tenn. Road. Mr.. Dodameada has
written us in explanation Of his policy; and
though, as will be observed in the latter part
Of his letter, he does notdesire Specification
but only wishes to place us in possession OF
the facts of the case, to be used as we think
fit, we deem it best to give the letter entire, IS
that best explains the whole matter.
We think it well we called the attention of
Mr.. D. to the subject matter Of complaint, as
ne has thus been afforded an opportunity fully
to justify his course of policy.
1Gr Col. Menefee claims to have killed Mr..
Newberry in self-defence Defnnce no,t woaL
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-08

]. pH We were honored with call on Tues
day lastJ byI the Hon. J.W. Clapp, member
Of Congress from Mississippi. He'spent two
OF three days with his brother in this vicinity,
and left for his home at Holley Springs on
Tuesday night. e as.sss IL
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-08
From the Rappahanncck.
Hov and Where The Fedcrdls Crossed.
] Preliminary Skirmishes, ii

"A correspondent of the, Richmond Enapi.
rsr gives the following account Of the passage
Of the Rappahannock BY the Federals, near
Fredericksburg: 49,. tas r $, -
The second battle Of Fredericksburg, ii
about to be fought, if indications mean any
thing. The Rappahannock has again ben
crossed at q point about two miles below here.
This crossing was made some time, between
midnight and day Of this morning, at p6in{g
near the mansion houses Of Bernard and
Pratt. II is said that the Yankees used muf-
fed oars, and were otherwise 20 quietin their
movements, that our. picksts were sprprised.
a part captured and the rest driven back - =
There was . very thick mist or fog PREVAILING
at the time, which may, to some extent, Is,
lieve the men on picket. who psrmit<sdl .tha
enemy to effect a crossing withOut thessfsixr
of a gun, asst is alleged, and with ths In, 6
one hundred of their number as prisonerss 8
is also stated. SEQ ~sslH - ,tSss sgssst,I.
The FIRST intimation Of the coming of, the
Yankees was given to the citizens Of tie town
by ringing an alarm with the ebsll in ti,a
Episcopal church steepls. AT this sereed d.
on signal, the gallant Mississippians. VIZ
held the town, were quickl under afrss, sHd
Gen. Barksdale was at once in his s.ddIs
giving orders and preparing for any demon
stration that might be made On his front off
flank by the enemy. - g. q
just here il j. proper to SOY, that The dds
ing was effected at 8 point fully one & and q e
half miles below the lowest picket station ~
Gen. Barksdale, and on the line pickefed IN
Gen. Early's division, and that up Ia Ftb,yaI
writing there has been no demenssstion s.
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AuDIroR's 0FrIcE,
Richmond, May ID, 1863.

Richmond, May I'd, 1868.
Gentlemen Yours of the 30th ult. has been
received. The act respecting Confederate
Treasury notes makes the notes receivable,a
legal tender to the State, but does not prohib-
it Sherifs, Banks, &C., from receiving ether
notes at their. own risk. The old law making
other notes receivable, is repealed by the one
published, and only those issued after the lst
of April, Of and over the denomination of IS, is
made q legal tender tot the State.
), NJ. BENNETT.
The result of this enactment of the Legs.
lature, will have very depreciative effect up
on the old issues of the Confederate Treasury,
and in many instances must operate very in
juriously upon taxpayers. We published the
notice to apprise our readers of the provisions
of the Act, and we take occasion to advise
them now to take care of every Virginia Trea-
sury note that may fall into their hands, as
they will be taken in payment of all dues to
the State. The county issues will pay county
taxes, and Virginia Treasury notes will pay
the revenue of the State. IS
AS the law is very specifically worded, We
take it for granted that Understanding notes
win be taken in payment Of taxes. But these
are 500 notes, and therefore not within the
reach Of everybody. Such will have to look
cut for Virginia. Treasury notes and county
issues to pay their taxes. prior to the appear
ance of Confederate Treasury notes subse-
quent to the lst:of April, 1863.
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victory near Fredericksburg.

sV1cIOFy HEAR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Foe Thousand Yankees Reported to haze been
y 81 .3s Captured. IL q s.
"A report reached the War Department last
night, and is believed to Sc in the main cor.
rect, that a desperate fight took place yester-
day near Fredericksburg, resulting in glorious
victory to the Confederate forces and the cap
ture Of five Thousand Yankee troops.
Two, trains of about four or FIVE cars each
are believed to have been captured yesterday
by the Yankee raiders at Ashland. One of
the trains contained number Of sick and
wounded soldiers, on their way to the hospi-
tails in this city The other was = road train,
engaged in repairing the'road near Ashland.
Conductor Atkinson, who was on board the
latter train, succeeded in making his escape,
and reached the city last night. He states
that when he escaped the Yankees were bust
II engaged in removing the sick and wounded
soldiers from the cars, and preparing to des-
troy the cars by burning them.
e tits believed that the Yankees left Ashland
yesterday morning, crossed the Central rail-
road near Peake's Station, and proceeded on
towards the White House, on the Pamunkey
river, from which point they might endeavor
to join the Yankee forces at williamsburg.
Richmond Enquirer, Of Monday. -
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-08
The Taxes.

We last week published notice Of the Au-
ditor of Public Accounts with the act of the
Legislature of 18th March, 1863, which ap.
prised the taxpayers Of the State that non.
Understanding Confederate notes, issued pr-
or to the LIST April, 1868, would not be receiv-
ed in payment of taxes and public dues to the
State. As some persons were Of opinion that
the law did not prohibit the taking Of Confed-
crate notes of the issue of 1861 and 1862. we
; addressed note last week to the Auditor, J..
M. Bennett, Esq, to ascertain his opinion up
on the subject
p We subjoin our note to Mr. Bennett and
his reply: SIS 81
VIRG1NIAN OrrIcE, ABINGDON,
ss - April 80, 1868.
j. M. BENNETT. ESQ.,,
AUDITOR Of Putlic accounts:
DEAR SIR-For public Information, we In
gsert your notice giving publicity to AN Act
imposing taxes for the support of Govern
men" passed March %, 1863, and as there
is difference ofopinion in regard TO the Act,
we write to ascertain your understanding of
it. We are under the impression that. ac-
cording to the letter of section 90, no Confed-
crate non-interest bearing notes dated and is
sued prior to the LIST April, 1863, will be Ia
ken in payment of taxes and ether public,
dues to the State. Some think differently
Have the kindnes to givezus an early an
swer Very respectfully yours. &C.,
- ~ COALE & BARR.
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a sick leave OF absence, no matter if the man
issable TO join his command yet they go on
to describe the fatal diseass. IS
For instance,I will give you 9 verbatim
certificate Of one noted physician:
Aturkey cove, Ice CO. virginia,
aprile the ~ 1858 81
to the compt the 81 VIRGINIA patialin | her
By. Suoortyfv that I have examed -.
b. ..one privit co B n VIRGINIA patialan
and End him in my opinan unabil to return
for duty in camp from the erysipelas and dyre
nor do / Bleve he will Be able in les then 80
day. respectfully yors
Hope such Drs. will reflect, for, their own
good and the good Of their country.
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Those who have made Money,

Those who have made Money,
Ard the Commissioners Of the Revenue,
will do well to read the appended letter Of MI.
VIM. Miller, Commissioner Of the Revenue
for the lower end Of this county, to the Audi
tor Of Public Accounts, and the Auditors re-
ply:
ABINGDON, April 18th, 1868.
J. IT. Bennett. Esqr.-Sir: Under the list
section of the Tax Law, a certain class OF ope-
ratives arc required to pay license tax OF lO
per centnm upon the nett profits Of the year
ending the 3lst Of January, 1863, after de-
Quoting $1,000. Under the 18th section, all
profits arising from any trade. business or oc-
cupation, is taxed 10 per cent. upon the pro-
fits Of the year ending the lst Of Feb. 1862
Now / desire to know whether or not any
trade, occupation or business required to be
licensed under the list section, land not hav-
ing been required to be licensed under any
previous law are also taxed 10 per centum
upon the profits Of the year ending the LIST Of
February, 1868? @
It seems plain that in those eases where the
party under former laws was required to take
out a license, that he is, under the present
law. REQUIRED to pay the license tax under the
list section, and 10 per cent. upon the profits
under the 18th sect,on) q the year enalng
.e aso aooo, pas .ha tr.ga BUSINESS
or occunation Is for the frat time. under the
present law, required to be licensed. In this
last ella 8 of cases, is the party assessed with
tho license fay undpr the Tst section also as
I.h H.s ass ,Se .,cG
or does he only pay the license tax? Il would
seem that they are liable to be assessed with
both, as under the llth section agricultural e,
psaauc'I o,,ls a.s sA.spesu, anu nde ;. :. A.
Quoted where one was paid. But not being
satisfied how to proceed in the class Of cases
referred to, desire your instructions at your
earness conven'e1ce ~ y wan max. ns'sf'-
- Very resnectfully YOURS dc.
8 VIM. MILLER.
The law plainly requires the profits of last
year TO be assessed IS profits, under the pro-
s.ons :. .s,o ~ sso.'on no.nsg = e
cording to that section. Both taxes are i'm
posed. j. M. BENNETT.
- = -----7--- -.
MY L. : SosDS ? : i.lll - hN-ihel.
'e ',,on,ns as9 W s'pn.''0u : p.An y
s"c ls.s. = 4 oos's nea1 '1'' p,s -, ''l9
ie'ei =. pa's =. .ne si'e' s ' 'ni1'' g = oo'
' 'ls As'a "'''e - =, ,on',ls''lo.
to produce a list Of one hundred persons if
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Yankee Raid upon the Central
;is.. ftfis r8a Railroad. xs.fs.fsf.

R1oHMoND. May about one thousand
Yankees entered Louisa Court House, at 8
O'clock this morning, and have since that time
torn up the Central Railroad track for a dis
lance of four miles in this direction.
The trains are all safe, also the army stores,
heslatter having been removed relays ago.
The raid will prove fruitless to the enemy,
except the injury to the track, which can be
repaired in short time. 81
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1eE Col. Menefee claims to have killed Mr..
Newberry in selfdefence. Defence next week,
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The law plainly requires the profits of last
year TO be assessed IS profits, under the pro-
visions Of the llth section. If a license is ia
ken out under the I lst. section, it must be ac-
cording to that section. Both taxes are inn
posed. E. s8s J. NJ. BENNETT.
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Ba We find the following call upon Col.
A.C. Cummings in one Of the Richmond pa
pers. We do not know what his response will
be, but he possesses every qualification for the
dignifed position to which his late comrades
in arms desire to elevate HIM. ss5
q GAMp % CoRPs, a Nv, L..
April 22d, 1863. lqa
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1863-01-14

Gov. SEYMoUR's FIRST ACr-The first act of
Gov. Seymour was to notify the Commissioners
Of the New York Metropolitan police to appear
at Albany TO answer four charges, the sub.
stance OF them being the permission given the
police to make arbitrary arrests, against the
Constitution and laws of the United States and
State of New iork, and for allowing prisons to
be used for the confinement of persons who
lad committed no crime; and for allowing
John A Kennedy to issue orde, previous to
the November election, for the purpose of in.
t''Hidating votes by threatening their detention
in station houses, ssilycct to the order of the
Seeretary Of War.
At last accounts, though the time had c1.
pired, the Commissioners had not appeared
which, the "lleiald" says, is proof OF their
guilt, and remarks that they will at once be
dismissed, and no more arbitrary arrests will
be allowed.