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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04
VfCkSburE.
Its present Compared aoitA ITS past Appearalc
Sad Effects Of the Var TAe Feeling O

Its present Compared aoith ITS past appearance
Sad Effects Of the Var The Feeling Of
ats Cttizeas.
The Baltimore American in an editorial de-
failing the changes that Vicksburg has un-
dergone from the ravages Of the war, says
The ruinous condition Of this famous city
presents sad contrast with the prosperity
which it enjoyed before the breaking out Of
this rebellion. A few months ago one of the
most beautiful of all the Southern towns. it
is now scarcely more than mass of insight.
ly ruins. Its gardens and grounds have been
trampled down by the tramp Of soldiers, and
plowed up by cannon ball and shell. The
tasteful buildings which lined its streets are
now battered and crumbling, and the old and
once wealthy population, reduced almost to
beggary by the long siege, are now dependent
upon Yankee hirelings for support
Before the war Vicksburg had two rail-
roads; now but one is running, and that is
nearly worn out, and is used merely for mill
tary transportation. The churches have been
greatly injured by shot and shell, and are
now closed Few of the inhabitants know
when Sunday comes. The schools have been
shut up for more lhan a, year. Two years
ago there were two large foundries and ma
chine shops, employing hundreds Of hands;
and turning out a vast amount of machinery
for steamboats,, mills, gins and factories.
.Such have been the ravages Of war that, out
side Of the army, there is not even black
smith shop in the city.
The daily papers which Vicksburg support
ed in its palmy days have disappeared, one
after the other. Brokers, bankers, stores,
reading rooms, in short, all the conveniences
and Injuries of civilized community, have
taken their departure from the city. Bust
ness is entirely suspended. According to .
letter in the New York Tribune, negro women
vending dark-looking gingerbread and con-
sumptive pies represent the commercial por-
ton Of the community. The military autho-
rites are taking measures to redeem the city
from its present condition. Large details Of
working parties have commenced the labor OF
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04
Atr0ciOus Conduct of the Enemy
i'm L0udOun County.

We have received the following letter from
Chaplain of our army. We cannot better
present the facts which he states than in his
own nervous language. Itisenongh to make
the blood boil to read of such atrocities and
of the unspeakable brutes who committed
them:
I an, Just from Loudoun county, where |
have been on q short visit to my home. The
day after my arrival there the Yankee army
commenced their passage through our sepurgs
ed and down-trOdden country, en- route To
Richmond. Had it been possible to evoke
fiends from their black and burning abpdes,
their demeanor could scarcely have surpass-
ed the inhumanity, indecency and barbsriey
Of the viliainous Yankees, whose detested
presence and shameful and appalling conduct
spread alarm throughout the country. Squads
Of armed men were sent to every house, with
wagons, and orders to pillags and rob the gar
dens, steal meat, corn, chickens, horses, cews,
hogs, and, in short, to rob the people IF every
thing upon which they subsisted, tisns max
ing war upon defenceless old men, women
and children.
Mr.. McViegh, decrepid old man Of sixty
three years, was assailed by 6ve rufEans, who,
with drawn pistols, swore they weud take
his life, because Of his protests against their
thieving conduct upon his place. Houses
were entered 1.-THE midnight hour ladies'
rooms pushed open and rushed into before
they could dress themselves, and their jewel
~ and wearing apparel stolen before their
eyes; yes, more revolving and horrible still,
the persons Of four of Lnudeun's fairess
daughters were violated and their Infamous
" obscene language fell upon full niany ear.
These things know to have occarred. and
I feel it incumbent upon me to communicate
them to the world. Let our brave soldiers
know what indignities and insults await
their families should the foul nnscrupulou foe
overrun our land Will it not strengthen
their hearts and nerve our arms for the con-
test, giving a fresh impetus to their efforts TO
vanquish the demons who desolate and des-
poll our land and insult the loved ones ofour
home circles?
have hastily communicated thsss facts,
hoping that you will closhe them u mofs's
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04
A substitute Refused.

The Hartford (Cosn.) Times tells tie foa.
lowing amusing incident:
The draft gives rise to some novefincideuts,
Of which we give an example. A man, who
shall be nameless, was drafted His wife
was sorely distressed at the bare. idea Of part.
ing, and was vsiAly elaeayoring to invent
some excuse for getting iiiin exempted, when
a knock was heart at the docr. On opening
the door she funnd rather rough hokis&
chap, who accosted her thus:
.tMsdame, bear year husband bss bsRs
drafted"
''Yes. sir. he has; bat goodness Encss
how Ian to spare hiMP
..Wei. ma am have come to offer my SER
vices as d substlFate for him."
"A what" asked he INV excited lady.
II WISH II, take Us pAa.es," answered he
man.
.'You--y take the p4acs Of my hasband.
You vxgaboud; Il I. teach yol to- hsuk y peoE
lone woman in distress, you mean dirty
wretch" cried the prospective widow accom.
p,say ing herremarks with a disehargeDf dirty
water al the head Of the astosisheFs substr
t,lse, Tho fed hastily down stairs justin vinae
to escape che. pal! which followed the water.
The last heard If him he was flying down
into recruiting Office en- Asylum street,
where he Thought Vi enlissing - = private
rather than venture again to- Offer HE SER
vices as u .~substitntp,0 which he now be-
Iieves t. be a INjrs trying assd delicate re-
yIation than THAI Of Artemus Waste "epir
sedes.o
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04

coming and forcfs,le language, which my Asele
prevents me from doing. | viii add that ~
people of L.tudusin do not snccomb to AincefA
rule, hut are firm and nnyielding. BAss
the thought Of the priyation and difEcaltias
through which they are passing saddens And
depresses my heart. Vengeance is ninA
will repay, saith the Lord. !"
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04
10000 LBS: Bar Iron,

1O,UUO 1000 lbs. Tire 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,
Flaxseed or Lard. Call early at
2. G. MCCONNELL s CO.. Z
June S, 1863.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04
Specuiati(n.

We extract the following from the Army
Correspondence Of the RchIhond Enquirer:
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04

cleaning the streets. The Inhabitants are be.
coming more friendly to The Government,
owing to the considerate attention paid to
their necessities by the military authorities,
and consequently the Organization Of society
is rapidly going on.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04
Hotel de Vicksburx.

Tie Caieage Tribune publishes the follow.
ing b Il Of fare found in one of the camps ~
Vicksburg. II is surm"anted by an engravs
ing OF mules head behind which 10 hand
snrandishing what may be bowie, or may be
aearving knife. The Tribune thinks il isa
melancholly burfesque. The ms,st melanchnf
.iy- thing about it is the reflections which il
1usf suggest 10 athanshtiul Yankee-if there
De such an ania,al-on the prospect Of con.
enering the men who can I've and jest e.
sach fare:
BILL er rAna FOR tyLr, 1853,
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-09-04

soUF.
Mule Tail.
BOILED.
Mule bacon with poke greens.
Mule ham canyassed.
ROAST.
Mule sirluin.
Mule ranp stuffed with rics.
vxGEFABIEs,
Peas ard rice.
rNrRKas.
Mule head stuffed, a ID Mode,
Mule beef jerked, Ia Mexicanea
Mule ears frieasseed. d Ia gotch.
Mule side stewed, new style, hair e.,
Mule spare ribs, plain.
Mule liver ,hashed. =
SIDE DIsEss.
Male salad.
Mule hoof soased.
Mule brains, . Ia onselettes
Mule kidney, stuffed with peas.
Male tripe. fried in pea meal batsaf.
Mule tongue, cold. a la bray.
JIALlFs.
Mule foot.
PAsrRY.
Pea neal padding, blackberry tstea.
Cotton seed pies.
China berry tarts.
DESERT.
Whits oak acorns. .
Beach nuts.
Blackberry Leaf Tea.
Genuine Confederate Cufes.
Liquors.
Mississippi Water, vintage Of 14qz, aaper
Tor, $500
Limestone Water, late inpyftation, tsry
inc S2.75.
Spring Water, Vicksburg brand. $E60.
!. Meals at ali hours. Geeslemen u wait
rpm themselves. ANY inisitentyn on ths
,art Of servants will be promptly reported st
his Office.
JrFF. DAVIS + Co., Proprietors.
CARD-The proprieioss OF the Justly sele-
,rated Hotel de Vicksbnag, having enlarged
md reftted the same. are now prepared 70
all vino may, favor them With
all. Parties arriving by the river or Grants
Inland route, will End Grape, Canister 4 Co's
arriages.at the landing or any depot on the
inc Of eAtrenclIments. Buck Ball 3 Co.,
axe charge Of all baggage M effort will
,e SPARED to make the visit Of all a. INTEREST,"
ng as possible.
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

A kESPEcTABLE YOUNG oIRL WANTS A STR, /,
~ ton ~ irsi einss wair years referatc has no
objection 10 assist ~ IN chhnter~ork; wouI fc o. 81 in
tue nury the uiohths zap h. se o 10, t,ro
days at 200 rh sy bctwcea 2l and Z4ta nrst a0or
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

LNfASIfD-A COACuMAN; MIST BE
w srootn Rnf dfsr. r, an unle aai the car
one Nho has hsed in the county NJ. ierrcd. Mus
rate reference. Call al ~ aud % L-0narI st.
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

Is CHAMBERMAiD AND WAITRESS "A ToUNu
n wOnal. eAper cuced and wiiins. nisAe. tie above
tltuatou Years ser iast TO which fefers Ap
Ply A. l5i West sta ~, ntas .th sv for two days
The New York herald., 1863-05-14
Exrs1rssrs.

BrRyuAM's prRStTURE kXPeEs8hN
"A. Ing es.sbiss-nont tbWcsi hievcnih ufY
Fif,h and sixth Asprues --iiou .taDs ilrisiure
shipped % al parts ot ne world. C0yeres "
rcnaoyi iag tugall1ae 70 sni irvm IAe so-nsiy
stored
The New York herald., 1863-05-14
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

rpuR NAkRiASE GUIDE. BY DIR uOILI
4 ArtANr Anl leCi ftA HI-ikius eynf! lalHg OIL ga
"a, sio.siicsi ana nitccai. Illustrated W VOL
.ofe4 tl4le.. b palss vel lnund. 3sHh ediiioi
sfn1NG IS Ssssas sife-S New fot civ
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

XyAHTED-l2 LARGE BOYS. 30 IRoSEEs
w operators fof SINGERS sewing machines. A
Chambers Il.
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

A YOUNG WOMAN WANTS A SITUATION AS CHAM
"A beiHad 10 90 plain sewing, cara cndrrn
floor. hack room. " $50
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

A YOUNG GIRL WANTS A SITUATION AS COOK
~ washer and itonef Cal at iuS .sih ~ between on
and 7th avs, top door.
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

A RESP, TABLE GIRL WISHES A sGTU ALTON IN A
N sbhll ihniiiy 10 90 housewoTk obie ton 10 do
chamb rMorE best cy reference Can be seen for tSo
daysat O5 West Oh 81, etween 5ih rnu Jta avs
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

Az ANrED-A POY, TO ATTEND PAIN
w and Ieatn tse pam ing suess. Also q III
varuish r. Apylt A.t=r 10 A. III ~ The corner Vi
Doug.ass streets, BrVokyn.
The New York herald., 1863-05-14

A SITUATION wANTRD--BY A RESPECTABLE WO.
~ cook four years city refer nc <rDn her iast
pisc. Call at 20 West 2n ST. hfs door back room lor
days '' ~
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-02
a,...noinl -. Il - York 80.

MARCH Is. p M-We learn that the sab
seriptions Yesterday. ia New York, Philadelphia
and Boston 10 the six per cont. United states
bonds Of IS62-legal tender-amounted alto-
gether to five hundred thousand dollars. To-
day the additional subscriptions with Messrs.
Fitch and Hatch alone amount TO two hundred
thousand dollars As the privilege or eonver-
sion at par viii cease on the Both Of june, and
the present facilities for subscribing 70 and re-
eeiving the bonds fTem Washington free Of risk
and expense, are unusually accommodating, i
would be well for the public to understand the
Importance If Immediately avsiling ol this IN
vsstment The interest on the bonds is payable
halfyearly, 1st Of May and lst Of November, in
gold coin. The SIX per cents OF 1881 have al
vsnced rapidly to one hundred and four per cent,
on the first signs Of a demand for Europe, owing
to the comparative scarcity Of both registered
and coupon stock, and the Unwillingness Of do
nestle holders to part with such an investment
at the price The new bends Of 1852 may be
redeemed at ihs pleasure of the government after
five years, but if 50, the principal can only be
paid off in gold coin.
The price Of gold coin, after fuctusting I to
u per cent, finally closed this aitsrno0n 81 the
same figure as last aght. The bulk Of the
sales, up to three o'clock, was At afoneession
Of to per cent, the price falling TO 1881
But at LATER hour adverse TumOrs from the
MISSISSIPPI river WoL5 put III IlA ACas1elAs anu
the market rose for few moments to l55 per
cent The subsequent sales at 1914 were quite
large. Bills on London 10 the close Of ex-
change hour were 1881 to 100 per cent. We
heard of no transactions after the upward turn
in gold coin. The market for money was unu
suzlIy easy 70 the stock brokers, at 6 per cent.
The heavy balances in bank are being trans
feTred, 10 a considerable extent, ts government
stocks and treasury paper, but there is q large
amount Of money seeking temporary employ
ment on loan 70 the stock brokers.
On the stock exchange a fair amOgnt Of bUsi-
ness was done, though the bu0yancy Of specu-
laton on the share list has been momsntsrily de-
pressed By the difficulty between the regular and
public boards. This, however, had no influence
/ on the funded stocks aud treasury paper Of the
] government, which are in continued demand and
at firm prices. The new treasury certificates in
terest payable in currency, advanced 30 974 to
/ 80 per cent. The amount Of business done in
these securities. outside Of both boards, IS even
more important than the published sales The
railway mortgages which have advanced so
largely through the past three or four months
| are not quite 50 irm. The shares Of the Pacific
mail rose to 1873 to 1884 per cent, this after
noon, and the shares Of the Quicksilver company
Of California advanced 10 per cent. over the
closing bid Of last night. At the four O'CLOCK
public board the. following quotations were
made, as compared with Tuesday night;
TNfa1 aaInrH
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-02

The New York Journal Of C0mmsres com
menis upon the prevalence of vice since the war
began, and upon the little done by the church
to preserve oEder. We quote;
For nearly two years, large portions 81 the
community have had no church mauuetions
scarcely any semblanea Of religious guidance
We are not now writing about tbe mere subises
Of political preaching. Admit, if any one
pleasss, for the present, that a political sermon
once in 4 while may do no harm, or may do
good We speak Of the total prosnaton 0f
some churches, and some Of the clergy 10 the
war spirit, and 70 the spirit Of a warning
country.
What more Startling commentary on this sub
jeet could be had than the fact that Congress
has just refused to exempt the clergy from the
war cOnscription The whole uorsl- sense Of
the community IS changed when such an act IS
possible, and whea it elieit8 from the people, Of
al political parties the disTsspeetful comment,
serves them right which we hear ii every
dirsctisn. We doubt whether a similar act IS
recorded in history, Of subiecting the clergy
TO military conscnPti0n. Is is q melancholy
fact that he popular sentiment seems to regard
Z the church as q mere machine, to Be l8HI for
worldly purposes Of politics or war, and the
clergy as placed on par with politicians, while
the great distinctive lines between the province
of the church and that Of the world ere obbter-
sted. This ought not to bs. It ought not to con
tinue. Respect fer the clergy and ior she church
must be restored Ciargyman should see to is
that the few Of their number who transqrsss are
not allowed t. represent the whole body, and 10
characterize the entire church. The splendor ef
talent, the greatness of intellect in the American
church is unsurpassed in the world. and il ought
to be devoted % the refining, purifying, Chris
tiGnizing purposes Of the church The way "a
make men good soldiers is to make them good
man
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-02
A California stsry.

In the northern part Of this State, (CaGfoT
nis, is stream called Yuba river. Across 1t
some eutsrprisiug individual built bridge
and, on the banks somebody else built three or
four houses. The inhabitants called the place
Yubs Dam Three bars were instantly erected,
and the "town' increased rapidly. About noon
one cooi day, soiOurner in the land passed this
hourishing locality, and seeing a long-legged
specinen Of humanity in q red shirt smoking
before one Of the bars, thus addressed him:
"Hell0W
{" Hello o. replied the shirt with vigor, re-
moving bis pipe from his mouth.
" What place is this ?" demanded the trav-
eler, whose name was Thomspon.
The answer Of the shirt was unexpected
90 Yubs Damin
There was about fifty yards between them,
and the wind was blowing. Mr.. Thompson
thought be had been mistaken.
What did you say ?" be asked.
" Yuba Dam" replied the shirt cheerfully.
90 What place is this ?" roarsd Mr.. Thompson.
Yuba Dam 90 said the shirt in a slightly ele-
waited tone Of voice.
" Lookee here 20 yelled the irste. Thompson,
60 I asked you politely what this place was, why
in thunder don't you answer ~
The stranger became excited. He rose and
replied with the voice Of an eighty .poundsT;
''YOu-bs Dam! DOu you hear that 2"
In q minute Thompson, burning with the
wrath Of the righteous, jumped off his horse
and advanced on the stranger with an express
sion not 10 be mistaken. The shirt arose and
assumed posture of oHanss and defense.
Arrived within 8 yard Of him, Thompson
saids
aI ask you, for thelast lime, what place d
this ."
Putting his hand TO his mouth, his opponent
rosfed;
0You-bs Dan, ~
/ The next minute theY were at It. First
Thompson was down; then the shirt; then It
was a dog fall--thst is, both were down. They
relied about Gnd kicked up a tremendous dDst-
/ They squirmed around 50 energetcauy, that
you'd thought they hsd q dozsu legs instead OF
/ four. 1t looked ike prize tght between two
pugiEstic can6pedes. Finally, they both rolled
i on the bank and into the river. The wster cooled
/ them. They went down together, but came up
separately and put for the shore. Both reached
It about the same time, and Thompson scram-
bled up the bank, mounted bis wariike steed,
leaving his foe gouging the mud ont OF one OF
bis eyes.
Having left the business portion Of the town
that is, the corner where the three bars were
kept---hs struck q house in the suburbs before
which a little girl Of about thres years old was
playing.
what place is this, sissy he asked.
The little girl, frightened at the drowned rat
figure which the stranger cut, streaked It Tor tne
house. Having reached the door she stopped
turned. and sauealed-Oobbee-dam
&" Good heavens " said Thompson, digging
his heels between his horse's RIBS good hea-
vens let me get out Of this hoTTid plsce. where
not only the men, but the very babes and suck
lings swear at inoffeasiva travellers 20
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-02

We have Just seen a gsntlemsn from Deer
eyeek, who wss arrested by the Yankees At the
commencement of their operations in that Vi
einity, snd kept prisoner until they left the
creek His boy. o very reliable servant, was
taken also, about Che same time He says they
came up the Mississippi river through Muddy
bayou into Steels.s bayou, thence into Deer
creek. Their force consisted OF SIX non-elad
guuboats, three transports and three tugs, under
the command Of Com. Woodward, Of Ce.lior-
MIA OF their gunboats one Of them, the Price,
ives of the first class Her armament consist
cd of eleven guns, two Of which were eleven
inch On Monday, the day after their advent,
Col Ferguson attacked them with bis artillery.
One boat had her steru almost entirely shot
agysv. and loss ten men By the explosion Of one
of our shells on her deck. Her casualties be
sides were forty men wounded, fifteen OF whom
died the next day. Gen. Sherman, who was on
board. thought he was attacked by Texan ran
gers, as many of his men were shot oy our men
from tho banks with revolvers.
The tug boats were provided with saws work
ed by steam, and also huge axes, for She purpose
of clearing the way for the feet. Their Infantry
force was seven thousand men, under the com
nand of General Stewart, This latter force
made its way on foot assisted by pontoon
CORDS ms transports Of sufficient size could not
ba easi1v gotten no The expedition intended
pushing through Rolling fork, bus Gen. Soer-
man. having reliable information Of the number
of our torpedoes in that stream, hestated al run
ming the risk Of being blown up, and finally
determined 20 give up the attempt In the m
fantrv fgAt with General Fe8therston their loss
was 525, over 100 OF whom were killed. They
threaten to come back again aud make Their
way to the Yszoo. They hs g several boats
inst arrived, Of a novel construction. They are
about oae hundred and thirty feet long their
sides about sixteen feet high from the watel
/ line.-incline inward, like q roof Of a house
They ore not armed with guns, but have three
parallel Sits at about I've feet distant, one over
/ the other, for Infantry to FIRE through They
are intended to be towed to their position, a
/ they are not provided with engines. They are
/ plated all over with iron, and are most LIKELY
/ intended as a shelter for sharpshooters to ope
rate against the gunners il oCr batteries
Ono Of the most gallant fsats enacted up there
/ or az Sherman, who was q witness OF 1t, says O
/ the war. was performed By Mr. Carter, oversee
! on one of Mr.. Fore's places The foremost boa
/ coming M got close to where Mr.. Carter was 8
M time, who perceiving Der, aad knowing a
once her character jumped on the mule 70 CIV
/ information Of her presence. The fsnzee'
/ halted him to stop and come on board ii
waved bis hand to them and set ott at fuil speed
1 Our informant thinks five hundred rides Eer
Ieyoled and fred st MIN, killing his mule q
once. but without being able to prevent hIs. puI
suing his course, which he did on foot at tbs toi
! of bis speed till out Of range piessbarg ssis
/ Agri lst
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-02

would be to 9roIong the war. We know Cen
Houston to be 8 patriot and as such to be de-
voted to the eause Of the South and Of civil and
constitutional liberty. But it is to be remem-
bsred lbat when last before the public, during
he last DAYS Of our intercourse with the United
stetes ard the rest Of the woTld, he was de-
voted Union man and that, to al public appear
snces Le was deposed from his othee Of Gov
ernor on thas account To the people o. the
North and Europe, the image Of Houston N
1860 is the one he has presented ever since s.Aa
should he become a candidate, every vote eass
for him would bs counted there IS on the sids OF
oppositiou to the Confederate cause.
Besides this, Gen. Houston has now Ieaeneo
the ago Of three score years and ten. ne Is .
great man in history and must remain 30 III AZ
time. His public history now elsses with tne
breaking up OF the field on which his greatness
was exhibited In this view bis fame Il com
pact, massive and lasting. An attempt now 20
add to It by mingling in the public affairs Of q
young and struggling people must prove VAIN
We cannot conceive it possible that he has any
ambition this way. His best friends, those VINO
cherish him for his own sake and the sake Of
bis greatness, cannot assuredly be 50 short
sighted as to desire him to act thus-HOast0H
TeLeggaph, lSth.