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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
LArRR EROH TILE N0nrn

We received At too late an hour on Tuursday night
Tor insertion in yesterdays paper summary Of late
Northern news from the Baltimore American Of st 10.
slant one day later thaa ths dat, of our previous ad
vic 6.
The mOst impOFtant ieauturs OF the news is the re-
pert Of the dispersion Of Morglns forces in the vic nifty
vt POmerOy, OiiO. A aespAlch from Cleveland states
that he was prevented from crossing the river BY gun
boats; that two hundred Of his mea we're killed or
drowned, aud one thousand captured Il may be that
Morgan has met With some reverse, but We prefer
20 await reliable information before crediting the
Yankee kilograms
telegram from HAs ersioHn, lsIh, states that the
Whcls OF Meades army BAD crossed the Potomae, and
we're following Gen Lee who vas reported TO be re-
treating towards Stauntou, aud not Cupeper. The
Yankees will find ere the close Of another week
whether Gen. Lee is retreating or not
The residue Of the Americans news is uuimpOrtant
except New York telegram Of the 90th stating that
gold bed advanced from 1851 to 1871. The cause of
tbs advAree is not stated but it may be ascribed to
SINE un'avVable sleuce on the market not yet de-.
veioPed in The newspapers
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

THE Was TAX-One Of the mysteries of Govern
ment which We are unable to comprehend is the great
delay in putting the var tar Law into operation TIE
machinery must be very compiler, or those Who have
The matter in hand are very ''slOV coaches" We had
cAleulaei upon tn, tn to bring measure of 70
liif to the people, who suffering from the high
prices, but the issue OF paper money progresses at
rapid rate and things getting better fast Come,
Mr. hsmminger lsLus have the benefit Of the tax levy.
Money Il plentiful, uoS-tOO plentiful, and depletion
at this time viii have wholesome effect on the body
polite
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

THs SLAUaHrER. OF YASkEEs At CHARLESTON
Charleston Courier in its account Of the battle near
Charleston, on Saturday, says:
Probably no battle field in the country has ever pre-
sen'ei such array Ct mADgled bodies in a small COM
pass as was 70 he Sunday morning The ground
10 iroatOf the Battery thckly streWn but in the
ditch around the WORK the dead and wounded, white
and black, were literally piled together. Blood, mud
water, brains and human hair matted together-men
lying IN every conceivable attitude with every conceiv
abe expression upon eir eounteuances--ther limbs
bent into uInatura shapes By the fall Of twenty or more
ee-tte hDgers rigid and Outstretched a. if they had
cu ohed a. the earth 70 themse ges-pae beseech
pg faces looking out from among the ghasty corpses
Sh means and cries for help water and dying gasps
and death srugsles-these are some Of the details OF
TIE horrible Picture which the night OF Saturday bad
eit 70 De revealed by the dawn peaceful sabbath
Tbs work Of removing the wounded and buryng the
dead was commenced AZ Cnce, but it until far
mto the night Of Sunday that t neared competio -
TIE former we're brought the city in steamers the
surgeons operating LOard the Latter buried in
pits The number OF dead reported officially is six
hundred.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
PFRON NORTHERN VIRGIYLA.

We bad no news yesterday from the Army Of North
srn Virginia From all that we can gather it would
appear probable that Lee is leaving or has left the
Shenandoah Valley, and viii cOrcsrtcate his army in
Orange or CulPeper eOlnsy 20 await the development
OF Aeade's plaus. We have 10 definite information,
however, and the Central train, due last evening" which
would have brought some authentic reports Of the
situation Of sfrs, had not arrived when this para
graph was written. We learn that he train ran CT the
track some distance above the eiry and would be de-
famed several hours beyond the schedule time
10 regard to the Yankee army /; seems to be certain
shat it has once invaded our State and is ira.
versing the Manassas strict rendered memorable by
the victories Of Confederate arms. A reconnoterng
party Of the enemys eavalry advanced as far IS War
reutOn ca Tuesday. Meade seems 70 be advancing in
that direction, but il would not be SUI p.ng if be we're
20 halt at respectful distance from General Lee or
transfer his base Of operations to Jsmas or York river
We dOub, if the RAppahannOck route 10 Richmond viii
be undertaken.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

u PREsi ASSOCIATION NEWs REPOETs-Aueh re-
grs et by the puoho that the reports by tele-
grad ftbe Press Association do not give iniOrma
non o. tie important events now Transporting in several
sections Of the country We well all the other menu
bers OF the association regret the paucity Of published
nieihgetee as much a. cOss the public Bat the fault
a not 18th the Press Association Il has able and com
petent reporters in several places 10 Mississippi one with
the army o. Gen. Lee and the members Of the socia
tim Of Charleston and Chattanooga, well else
where wiling and DESTROYS - send the news 10 the
country. Il bad a reporter az General Bragg's head
quarters, Until general order was recently issued by
that cheer, declaring that no news reports should be
SAINT BY telegraph from his camp. Similar orders have
no oo0bt been issued by other military commanders
and BY the Secretary Of Sur which tend deprive Us
II the news. We dlubt the wisdom Of this sweeping
policy If denial Of information the public and IN
only recognize she necessity and wait ntil the miiry
autLOri'is come 70 entertain more just appreciation
Of the spOstOn Of the people, and the tue effect Of
permitting the press tell the truth in regard
now occurring rather than imposing silence which Is
universally accepted as omirous Of sVl.-APPsal.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

telegraph from Lieut.. Gen. Pemberton vas received
al the War Department Thursday announcing that Gen
J. S Bowen died q dysSntery on the l6th between
Raymond and Clinton, MIS-. General PsmbertOn adds
The service has lost of the Ablest aud most gal
ani officers in which testimonial there vii be gsr erl
concurrence throughout; the country. General Bowen
commanded the COME lera forces when Grant attacked
Gand Gulf about two months ago. and acquitted him
self with distinguished gAllantry
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

NEGRO FRATRIcIDE--A negrO man named Robert T.
Williams, was killed BY his brother, William Henry
Williams in Rockets, yesterday morning The two
had some dispute about trivial matter when Wiilm
knocked his brother down With brickba striking him
behind the sr. Robert up as quickly as he could
and resumed the quarrel, but fell agan and expired in
ieE minutes. Coroner SanIay held Al inquest, and
the jury rendered verdict in accordance With the facts
a. above stated. The murderer is in custody.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

Docs becoming TO numerous in this city, and it
is tine that the police we're going the rounds" on
canine hunt 10 Petersburg it is admAted that the
revenue to the city Om the sale Of the dog skins this
summer will reach several hundreds if not thousands
Of do lars The average price Of good skins will prOba-
bly, be s. or $40 dollars each At this rate, with an
abundant dog crop, and energetic catcher, this
come will not be small
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
SCHEDULE A.
RICHMOND, July Is, 1868.


the difficulty Obtain
Mr. Harrison
ceved te
pesthe
ELSEWHERE
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tfo gogeho
which
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

NOTICE to the Citizens Henrico County.
The last astanent Of Henrco county salt will deh
TO DAY. the Courthouse; all persons enutet 10 salt
and fall It. will be their loss You win get Ds for evey
member you cket 10 pound and for every 10 D
Of sat you v have 70 buy empty sack " % crnt ces
price ELIJAH BAKER
ly9l-lmo Agentfor Henrico County.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
iJ21-d1W

WANTRD. - Having been Authorized to
w Recruit COMPANY Of YOUTHS from IS to IS Of
age Col Muniord Battalion desire to eallihe attention Of
the Youth the coua the superior advantages now ohee
them Recruits enlisted for IL months only Comfortable
Quarters furnished Uniforms and Ratons furnished soon as
the Company Is organized.
Apply once with the ven consent OF your parents the
GRO. P. B0NDURAET,
jy2l-lw Captain and Recruiting 0fhcer.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
AUCTION BALES
FURURR DAYS.
BIZ G0pnIN 4 APpER1ON.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A MOST

4 lOMMloHlONEho , ALE OF A MOST
~ VALU BILE BRICK TENEMENT IN THE CITY os RICH
M0ED, 0N THE NORTH SIDE OF MARSHALL, BETWEEN
SfH AND era sfREETS-By OF d Ct the Cis-
cUit Court Of county ofNe nnced Oct
In the case Of kehois guardian Of Londons children against
Londoni &C. We the unders gned commsont will proceed
sci a. public auct the prepises, TUESDAY, the 25h
Augus 1882, at O'clock p NJ Hf-rn not the first fair Gay
thereafter that most vaua lie and smraby but
yenny arranged brck tenement In Marshall Row. which the
se John London died ez:6 and In the occupancy Of
Genera A. T. Myers whose tenancy will expire on the 18th
september next subject to which tenancy tenement will
Ih5 tenement justly regarded amongst the
ost uesrbe IN the city, being large handsomely nlIshed
nsned win gas wat and has attached ample accommo-
SAo of wants. and lent brick carriage
house Tbs decree directs that purchaser shall depoe
nrd OF the purchase in Czens Savings Bank Of
LynchDd 10 tae credit Of a csusa and bonds with
MONTHS bearing interest from sale and title retained
until The fu Their order Of the court but by decree
entered at the April term, 1865 the coumsoners
vested with iersonay powers whether sell cash or on
the terms set forth above; AID, execng this discretion thew
will leave the option the purchaser to paw the
purchase in eaah comply with the orig
decree.
ROBERT J. E1HoLs
PEAoHf r. GRATrAN, 20 g.
w "a
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
CONTRACTS FOR LUMBER.

CNTRACrs will be the Confederate States Arsenal
R,hmond Virginia. for the following named Lumber Of the dmen
be delivered The landings OF the James River
Canal stthe Railroad Dep0tJ Richmond.
Proposals furnishing portion a the
soned, viii be received till 10 n August next:
100000 feet inch pine plank, -
100000 Szt scAntIns. 16, 30 and 90 feet long,
1900 " 4x6 16, 20 and 80 q"
5000 " 8Gl2 Joists, l6, 20 and 80
100 900 " 2-ineh plank,
200 900 4" Poplar plank, ~ inches thick,
$4,000 Walnut plank, from TO inches thick,
$1,000 " l-inch thick,
1000 " Va. white pine, to Inches thick,
10000 spokes river white OAH) 2X8%, ~ inches long,
200 OO Shingles.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
TELEGRAPHEC.
THREATENED RAID ON ATLANTA.

ATLANTA, joy 2S.--we have authentic information
that Rosecrans organizing force TO attack Atlanta
and make raids the Northwestern Georgia railroad
The Mayor Of Atlanta has issued stirring prOcama-
ton. Active preparations are being made to complete
the deences of the city and of the railroad to ohatta
nooga The time is at hand when our ability to defend
ourselves will be tested
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
Adult AND INsP'R GENERALs oYYIoE,
RIoHnoHD. July 90, 1893.
GENERAL ORDEAL

No. 9S
l. All residents the Confederate States between
the ages eighteen and foryVe exempted BY law and not
already In the SERVICE will be enrolled Persons liable TO enrol
ment may be enrolled wherever they may be found.
IL The LIST paragraph Of General Order No. &c. current SERIES
amended read follows Companies. bAttAons and
regiments compos Of persons within The Of conserpon
eighteen and orfVe will be accepted volunteers throughout
the ederacy the act Of August 81 1885, o 29 for
local defence and special service Those belonging TO
organisations conscpt and neither exempt
already the service, will be discharged and
por ed to the Bureau OF consoript N for enrolment.
wing regulation will be In addition those hereto
published in regard substitutes Hereafter every person
furnishing itue In accordance with existing regu aons,
snail liable and be immediately enrolled for military
duty upon services Of the substitute furnished
him any other than the casualties Of
By order
[sgnedl 8. COOPER,
jy2I-iW Adutant and Inspector General
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
d IFTY DOLLARS REWARD-For INV Bow

L IFTY DOLLARS REWARD-For my Boy
Il jackie left my house the SSt Of May he had
when he Sft black eOA and pants and homemade cap
he a5out % OH about ave feet Eve inches high
black he has noted CT his think
bis le caused from burnthe between his elbow and
ulder he has wife Capt g. A. wood Pleasant
Grove Lanenburg county Va and probably in that neghbor
hood.
give the reward Fifty DollArs taken of ne
county Twenty-Five taken In the county and delivered to
or lodged In JAIL, 20 get him again
rs N. sMITHSON,
Rehoboth Post once,
jy24-c9.s Lunenburg CO., Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
PROPERTY,
KNOWN AS THE

Buekn ham county, the Court House, for sale prUdte
authorized % offer for sale prDdteiy the above named
property, eonng Of the main bllding, built OF brick With
roof csntsnnz Il roomssable', leehtuse filled With Ice,
snt all the necessary drgs the whole In coed repair
OF land attached TO the tuidings and well
splendid Also 20 OF wood land about two miles
distant
property lies 25 miles from FArmye and ~ miles from the
Canal, ard Is convenient TO the county Court House
Terms cash. JAMES N. TAYLOR,
iy22-St Real Estate Auct.
oh
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
NOTICE.
~ ~ II v IL
BUREAU OF COSscRIPrIoS, I
Richmond. Va. Jnly 2lst, 1868.


BUREAU COSscRPTIOS
RcApond Va, Juy 2lSt, 1858.
To Inquiries and not
mon, the following notice Published 70 all concerned:
l. Under the call Of the President extending tire
script all subSuton have ceased 70 Id II the
tus be less than 45 years old and otherwise exempt
law
Membership, unless officer duly accepted by
Department OF cal organizations for home defence special
Service sonrs claim exemption from CO.. service
neither does service in the militia unless Of
ally In commission who have duly qualified
B. Hereafter furnishing substitute will liable
In his person whenever the services substitute are
lost the Government from casualties
Applications for exemption ground whatever
hrst be addressed 10 the local enropg ece Who he
power 10 act Is In doubt viii refer IN higher authority
with report Of the facts All such addressed higher
authority will necessarily aud invariably be referred To-
cal examination and report and The applicants win use
lessy lost time and prolonged suspense.
Appeals against adverse decisions local oees will be for
varded BY them for hearing when plausible ground appeal
Is set forth.
Commandments Of conscpts will give this extensive
circulation in the local press Il their respective staeS
g. W. LAY, Lieut.. Col A. A. G.,
ives -1W Acting Chief Of Bureau.
City papers copy week.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

AARIvAt OF PRisoSERs-Abou. one thousand Of the
Yankee prisoners, captured Gettysburg, arrived here
yesterday morning. The last Of the party, about 500
are expected this HsFuing.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

WANTED "A Virginia Lady desires Sit
uAon a. Teacher in private family She Is qualified TO
teach Eogllsh, French and Music.
Address Box 800 Richmond Va. Reiorences exehAneed
iy93-dqss
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
ADJUTANT & INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE, |
July 81, 1853.
GENERAL Orders, !


to law o
ln nmcrs ndagnho u
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
800 REWARD d, !,
RICHMOND, January 1st, 1866.

THE subscribers have associated with them
L Me,sr. JOHN B. DAVIS aud JOIN X. PLEAsANTs Ia
Autto and Commission Business under the style Of HILL
DICKINSON 90. plChissoN Hill.
las '-- y '''''N DAB.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

by KENT, PAINE A CO., Aucts
ON WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant, com.
" mencing o'clock will sell, by catalogue, large
and very desirable assortment Of fresh
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
DRUGS,
STATIONERY,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25
NOTICE TO CONSCRIPTS.
TO ALL PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF EIGH-
TEEN AND FORTY-FIvE YEARS WHO HAVE
NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED.

NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED.
/ N obedience to the Proclamation OF His Ex-
Il ceency JEFTKsoS DAVE President OF the Confederate States
all persons previously enrolled the 8d Congressional
ic between the OF RGHTRKN and whether
residents OF Of the state other States
hereby required report themselves the Medical Board and
Enrolling 0cers for examination ind The places
and the days fixed the annexed notice Of the Examining
Board.
This notice includes every person previously enrolled
tween the SPECIFICATIONS who have time been dis
charged by state those who time
have been from the and excerpts oe who have
discharged b. Medical Institutes
OF conScptS and AL persons who have furnished substitutes
whose have been BY the proper cOnScpt
thorides.
Attention Is called to Par 49, Sec and General derI So
A. and l. g. o.
All the laws and regulations applicable deserts shS be
piled such conScps fall to repair the placer rendeS
for enrolment who shall desert after enrolment
All agencies employed for the apprehension
and their transportation their respective
mAnds shall be applicable liable duty conscrp
who shall fail to repair to the place Of rendezvous after the publ
cation OF the call JOHN A. COKE,
Capt and Enrolling 0nhcer,
8rd Cong. District
The undersigned one the Examining Board for Ord
OCCASIONAL District General Orders No. So Aduiant and
Inspector Generals once hereby gvel notice TO all whom
animation oOnscpts In the Bird Congressional District in
pursuance Of the above notice.
Richmond CITY, July SOh and Ss August LIST and 8rd Enroll
ting ONCE Bank street.
Renrico County August 9Th, 9Th aud Tth Henrico H.
Hanover County 10th, 18th and 18th; Hanover II.
New mt County, August l4th Snd 10TH New Kent o. H.
Charles City County August lsh Charles o.
o. r. EARLY, Surgeon and
President kxaming Board,
jyQ1-dlW 8Id Congressional District.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

rERMs ;-DAHT year slSOO; months $500 month, as
for Alsss pe'iOd, s2.OO per month
kENl-WEEkLE year 1900; 6nonths R6OO
WEEHrT year, $500; sc months, $780,
ksniilAnss5 a. the risk Of the subscriber
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

EDUCATIONAL.
WISH to employ male or female Teacher
for session, commen ing about The Let 18Th September
next 70 give thor 0u0h inrucon to few young A4s In the
advanced English branches ench, Vocal and instrumental
Music the piano. The best testimonials Of superior quAhca
ons required, and such Teacher liberal salary viii
paid Address Buckingham c. H. stating teeaS quAl-
ca ions, &c
iy i4-d2u THOS y. PERKINS.
OF O0 REWARD-Ranaway from the sub
plNO seiibers, Negro Man named PETER BROWN, he
bread COLOR stout built and about 81 feet high he
caroline county. The above reward will be paid for
hls arp thrnsinn and delivery to u.s. - ~
jy22-eodWs WIN H. HARDGROVE Co.,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

sOsEAs Sh0se Psgs-S are marked with crOss viii under
nd hat Their term Of Subscription about to expire and win
''a-t promptly z tasy wish their papers eoalnusd.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-25

W. LESLEY BROUN
Lieut. Col Commanding.
Richmond Arsenal, July %, 1863. jy24-eodtl0Aug
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-01-21

that they apply principles aud laws adapted
TO time of peace and tranquility, TO time
OF war and imminent public danger. Let US
Illustrate. Within a city corporation there is
valuable bridge. ard teams are forbidden to
cross it at q faster pace than walk The
public interest requires this law. aud il IS en-
forced, every good citizen willingly obevs it.
But fire breaks out in one end of the city
the engines are in the other--quick almost as
thought, the eEer-ready horses are attached to
the engines, and they sweep down the street
and over the bridge in fiery irarste. Who
complains thai tie bridge wac passed at such
speed. Nc one. The public interest required
it, and the Illegal act jusi fled itself
Law is made to protect the interests of mer.
In times of exigency, when the public inter
est requires it, the temporary suspension or
neglect of law, if not lawful. it vel justified
by that Justice from which law derives all its
binding force.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-01-21

- M Rebellion was Irauguratcd in the
'srest Of s'evcry-or rather of those ideas
nd principles OF policy of which slavery IS
'5s r7.ult. 1t is slavery that has murdered
.-E friends p1undercd our pockets, threatened
rational existence, and filled all hearts
nth apprehension and alarm. Slavery is the
'a'a-3l ana implacable foe Of free Institutions
- public schools, of thrift, industry. and
E'ogresS. When the Government ceased to
"1i>late for Slavery. Slavery turned traitor
10 he Government, and has fought it with all
'L' fendishness OF implacable hate.
Many earnest, loyal men believed this. and
0ave been urgent that Government destroy
Slavery in self-deftnce. They have felt that
peace while the disturbing cause remained.
must be transient and delusive.
For this they have been villified and assail-
sd by others. perhaps equally loyal. who be-
lieFe that our troubles sprung not from sla-
very, but from the opposition 10 it. This
class forget TIA: Slavery Is both gigantic
Evil and fearful Wrong; that it is necessarj.
y by reason Of its character, great Distur-
Der and Irritator, in both the moral and poli,-
ia! "'Ftd-a great Disease proving on the
Souy polite and it is as impossible for an
'hteiiigent people to sit patient under its
workings, as it is for the body TO suffer acute
pain and give no token OF It's presence.
Thank God tie way to Freedom is grov-
.ug clear. Military necessity has STRUCK off
N law if not in fact--thc shackles of n.
slave In that Great Act OF The Presiden,
early all concur, though the appreciation
doubtless springs from many different mo
Ives. With this disturbing cause removed
Temay hope for a united country and per.
nsnent peace.