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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-08
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ARMORY HALL.:::: B street.
Committee Of Arrangements,
W F Mcintosh, James McBurney,
l. Dahlman,- II McDounal,
II b Harmon, John Walpold,
John Mannix, James Campbell.
Kaplan, Noah E Jacobs,
Patrick Farley, o C Fordham.
Invitation Committee.
Peter Larkin, r E Arick,
" Il Williams, John A Collins.
Ben Ballou, w Baldwin,
Isaac BrokRw, n w Winton,
Wardlc, George Shaw,
Thomas Peasley, l. Cramer,
Jacob Young, James Bolan.
Hugh Kelly. John A Moch,
Almon Hovey. John Gilligr
JCClark, Gov'r Beebe,
lanes Root, Pat Lynch.
RI Taylor, George Lewis,
NJ Flood, Pembroke Murray,
II A Young, Parker
George Lameraux, WINNER.
GOLD HILL.
wHHLee, Joseph In Flower,
Blanchard, YeseY,
Iohn / HAYES, WI Began,
Samuel Arnold, SA Kellogg,
Thomas Moore, samuel hyH'
Reception Committee
wR WaruOck, BY Barry,
IR Hastings, CM Corn:ll,
Patrick Quigley, Defoung,
JK LovejOyr armour
'Iohn Reeves, Henry Hall.
Floor ManaRerss
A NJ Edginton, n Harmon
James Campbell, James McBurney'
John Walpold, McDougal.
John MannlX. Noah jacob"
Floor Director - 80 w. f. Mcintosh
Firemen are requested to appear In uniform.
v Tickets. IS 90. oc25 I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-08
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS

THURSDAY EVENING, No,,r a,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-08

NASHVILLE, Nov. 5.-A rebel force at
tempted TO cross the Tennessee at the mouth
OF Bluewater, on the Sd, and were repulsed
bv the Federal forces with considerable lnss
Three regiments Of rebel cavalry are reported
between Decatur and Courtlandt.
Forrest, with cavalry force, is reported
near Johnsonville,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1864-08-17
Notice - Confederate Tax.

YyHE undersigned, Assessors for Orange county,
= will attend at the following times and places
for the purpose Of assessing the Taxes for the year
1864:
AT Chapel Hill, on Monday and Tuesday, the 5th
and 9th days Of September.
White Gross, OIL Wednesday the 7th.
Thomas ]. Cales's, on Thursday the 9Th.
J. w. Miles's, on Friday the 9Th.
Hilsborough on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, the 18th. 18th and 18th.
Cedar Grove, on Thursday the 18th.
Caldwell, on Friday The 10Th.
Red Mountain, on Monday the 10th.
Mangum's Store, on Tuesday the 20th
John D. Lpscomb's, on Wednesday the 2lst.
Durham's Station, on Thursday and Friday, the
'22d and 23d.
Gunters, on Saturday the oath
The taxpayers Of Orange county are hereby noti-
fed TO attend at the times and places above stated
nearest their respective residences and furnish 10 the
Assessors corec. list Of the following subjects Of
taxation on hand, held or owned on the 18th of Fe-
bruary, 1864: Number Of acres Of Land, and value
in 1860; Slaves, number, sex and value; number Of
Horses, Mules, Asses, Jenne,s Cattle, Sheep, Goats
and Hogs, value in 1860; Cotton, Wool, Tobacco
Corn, Wheat Oats Rye, Potatoes, Peas, Beans, &C.,
Flour, Meal, Sugar, Molasses, Bacon, Lard, Spritt-
Gus Liquors, &C., on hand nth February, 1864, and
not necessary for family consumption in 1854 House,
hold and Kitchen Furniture, Agricultural Implements.
Mechanical Tools, Musical Instruments, Carriages,
Carts. Days, Wagons, Books, Maps, and value in
1860; Property Of Corporations Joint Stock Compa.
mics and Associations, Gold and Silver Coin, Gold
Dust, and Gold and Silver Bullion; amount Of all
solvent Credits Bank Bills, and all other paper issu.
ed as currency value Of money held abroad, and hills
Of exchange in foreign countries and the value Of all
articles Of primal or mixed property not enumerated
above, and no, exemp, from taxation.
Land, Slaves, Cotton and Tobacco purchased since
the list day Of January, 1864, must be listed at the
amount paid for them.
H. NJ G. STROUD, l
NJ. A. Angler, Assessors.
August II, 1864. So
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Notice - Tax in Kind.

vINHE undersigned, Assessors for Orange county,
= will attend at tho following times and places for
The purpose Of assessing the Tax in Kind in Wheat,
Oats, Rye, cured Hay, and Wool:
At Chapel Hill, on Monday and Tuesday, the 5th
and 9th Of September, 1864.
!" White Cross, on Wednesday the 18th.
Thomas J. Cates's, on Thursday the sth.
!" ]. w. Miles, on Friday the 9th.
= Hsborough, on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, the 18th, 18th and l4th
]" Cedar Grove, on Thursday the 18th.
CALDWELL on Friday the 10th.
Red Mountain, on Monday the 10th.
Mangum's Store, on Tuesday the Goth.
John D. Iipscomb's, on Wednesday the 2lst.
Durham's Depot, on Thursday and Friday, tho .
22d and 23d.
Gunter's, on Saturday the Gath.
All Farmers will be expected to meet us at The
above times and places, prepared to list their crops Of
Gran IN bushels OF 60 pounds, Oats 80 pounds, and
Rye Sc pounds; Hay and w DOL by weight.
The notice Of the 10th of August is hereby reyo.
49, JOHN A. TURRENTlNE,2 ssz"-.
ALFRED P.sTROUD, assessors
August IL. So
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SOUTHERN HEPATIC PILLS.

"A FEW Important Facts in regard 10 the South.
- ern HEPATIC PILLS."
|, They are prepared from the best quality OF
Medicines by the discoverer, now an aged Minister
Of the Gospel, and are safe.
2 They have been known for years and tested by
thousands.
g. Five hundred persons are known to have been
cured by them.
4. They are not recommended by the Proprietor
for ,erything, but only for diseases which arise from
disordered vers.
s. Directions and certificates accompany each box.
and these certificates are from well known and most
respectable individuals
s. Correspondents recommend them as good fas
Liver Disease, Chills and Fevers Pneumonia, Jaun-
dice, Dyspepsia, Bilious Fevers, Bilious Rheuma-
tism, Worms. rlurisy, Bronchitis, &c.
Z Several gentlemen state that the use of these
Pills has been TO them an annual saving of from
Sl0O to S200i they the best plantation medicine
ever offered to the public.
s. Some physicians Of the highest standing pre-
scribe them TO their PATIENTS and hundreds Of boxes
have been sold to regular practitioners.
g. During the last quarter 1850 boxes have been
sold TO two Druggists one in South Carolina and one
in North Carolina; and some time ago over 3700
boxes were ordered by Druggists in one town in
Virginia.
n Price, So boz. Fer $50 dozen boxes will
be sent to any address. very liberal discount to
Druggists and country merchants. Cash {new cur.
sency) to accompany orders.
For sale 10 HiIlsborough by
J. Y. Whitfield & co.
August 10. S.
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BY MONDAY MORNINGS MAIL.
NORTHERN NEWS.

Sehatobia, Aug. 6.--Northern papers to
tile sd contain nothing Of special impor-
lance.
The peace party is evidently increasing
rapidly in numbers and holiness.
Vallandigham il. making speeches. The
Sanders and Greedy correspondence is good
capital for the Democrats.
Much depression prevails on account Of
Grants failure before Petersburg.
Between $4,000 and $4,000 Yankees
have gone from. Memphis to Holly Springs.
and several transport loads have gone to
vicksburg. The impression prevails that
the chief object of the movement is to Sc
cure healthlul location.
Yellow fever and a disease, name IN.
known. are prevailing in Memphis TO an
alarming extent, rendering movement Of
troops from there necessary.
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NOTICE
August 10.

"A T HTLLsBOROUGH, in Orange County, upon
the 9th day Of August, 1864, The undersigned,
administrator Of Dr. Z. M. Scott, deceased, will
offer for sale to the highest bidder, large 10, Of
MEDICAL BOOKS, some seyenty-fse or one HIM.
dred polumns. Also one case of Surgical In
struments Of the very best quality, cost, perhaps,
$3.50 or $500 before the war. Army surgeons would
do well 20 attend. Terms made known on day Of
sale.
Persons having claims against the estate, will pre-.
sent them. Those indebted will make speedy pay.
]. c. McCOWN, Admir-.
July 9th. 65-td.
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DRY GOODS, &C.

Cassimers, Tweeds. Army Gray, Black and Pilot
Cloth; French and English Marinoes, assorled Col.
lars, Limos, Black and Notified Alpacca., Poplands,
Argandies, Prints, Ginghams, Muslns, Irish Linen,
Brown Linen, Linen Sheets, Paper Cambrick, Eng.
lish Long Cloth, Striped and Plain Cottons, Cotton
Drill, Musqulto Netting, Bonnet and Belt Ribbon,
Skirt Braid, Linen and Cotton Handkerchief, Ora.
watts, White and Black Hose. Black and Coored Sew
ing silk, Black and Brown Flax Thread Black, White
and Celered Spool Cotton, White, Red and Blue
Flannel, Gotten Yarns, Bird Eye Diaper, Shawls,
Lsse and Coored Wells, Vestngs Silk Frnges, Dress
Buttons and Trimmings, Pearl, Agate, Bone and
Metal Coat, Vest and Suspender Buttons, Cotton
Laccs, Boiling Cloths, Needles, Pins, assorted, Hair
Pins, Fine. Coarse AMI Army Combs, Tape. Ladies'
silk Parasals, Umbrellas, Hooks and Eyes. Ribbon
Wire, silk Elastic, French and English Soaps.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1864-08-17

fearful loss Of life. Later. the Lackawana
and others came up to Farragut and the
Tennessee surrendered,
Papers report that Admiral Buchanan's
leg will De saved. He told the Yankees
ne would have been willing to Gle two
minutes after, had he succeeded in sinking
the Hartford.
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MONEY WANTED.

HIyYErY one indrhtc, 10 Is uy account il earucst-
~ " requested 10 Gait MD SE1vLE up
nromptl, before me III ), Scpc nbef. Every one
can see The necessity 81 ihis on boli sides.
TUGcENTIlE & SON,
TURIESTiNE &c BRO.
Aug l.. Ss-l
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1864-08-17
THE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT BELOW
MOBILE

The following Is the Official report OF the
n,.s ~ eaya. rmcnt bclnw Mobile:
Mobile. Aus. OH. 1864.
Bo,. 4 r. M,,lo,y. s,e.u ofth. Aarg.
RI. enemy steamed n ,hron.b rho m,;,
s,,r,ec. w,,5 fan, ,a',,,ars ~ ~, i,
t.sn vessel. If war rhs Tscnmssb
,.,..,,.sad..r = II rr,,.a -
.;,6 - =, - go, 80, IL. sn.,,i'.',
.a,h.s, H.. pn.iI. 80, ,h,.,,I...t,.'..,,.,',
= narn..
m. R',hm.nd H,,,f,rJ All Reaotly,
- H. - II. ,,It,a..I i. A.. -,
=, a. A., na.hsa II r.,, u,. i. . n",i.r
.all I..,,,,, al,s,e ;hsy ~. .'.,s'.,,a,. ,
"a i, III Trnns.ss. Mm.,a CO. 49,,
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G ROC RIES, &c.

Crushed, Granualed and Brown Sugar, Green
Tea Sail, Coffee, Soda, Rice, Coppetass Soap, Hops,
Powder, sho; and Caps. 1alIow and BessNax, Can.
dies, sole and Upper Leather, Smoking, Chewing
and Leaf Tobacco. cigars.
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10 the Justices OF Orange County.
1T Is earnestly requested that all the Justices Of
I Orange County shall meet on Tuesday Of August
Court to take measures for the support Of soldiers
families. The subject requires immediate attention.
JAS. c. TURRENTINE,
Presiding Justice. u
August 10. So
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q. ". HARRISON, c. 5. n.

Clinton. Aug. li.-New Orleans papers
Of the 10Th have been received. They
state thai tic lccumsch struck a torpedo
opposite Fort Morgan and went down in.
medlately. All on board persisted, includ-
ing The captain, except nine prisoners.
Alter passing Tie Fort he Tennessee came
up through the wooden vessels Of The fleet
delivering broadsides, and looking for The
Hartford, the flag ship Of Farragut. The
lMlononahscla bore down and struck The
Tennessee amidsbips. The Tennessee and
Hartford tben got side by side, The former
pouring full broadsides into The port holes
u tue latter, causing, as the Delta says,
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FROM GEORGIA.

Atlanta. Aug. IL. There has been brisk
skrmishing on the extreme left today.
The batteries on Marietta street and east
Of the State road opened upon the city al
one o'clock this morning and continue up
TO the present time, striking a nuMber Of
houses on McDonough street. No casu-
slties are reported.
The enemy are reported still lnassing on
the left, but making no Efforts to extend
their right.
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IN STORE AND FOR SALE.

7 Aln DOxEs English Backing,
,OOo 80 boxes Tobacco, assorted.
200 barrels Smoking Tobacco, assorted,
10 barrels Train Oil,
80 kegs Soda,
20 ieams Wrapping Paper,
20 rcams Envelope Paper,
hartrls Suga,, assorted,
600 pounds Euglish GIae,
barrels l,ainphlack,
Boiling Cloths, Nos 10, Q, 6, and ,.
II. N. BROWN & co.
August n. So
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STATIONERY. &c.

Letter, Note and Cap Paper, French and confcd.
crate Envelopes, Visiting Cards, steel Pens aud
Holders, Lead Pencils, Tooth brushes, Spelling
Books. &c.
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TITHE TOBACCO.

10y Instructions from Head Quarters, no T'iihe Job
- will be received after The Isl 81 Sept. next.
JAMES Y. WHITFIELD,
Agent FOR Wake and Orange.
August 10. 52-sw
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II A r D WAR Il, &c.

Nails, Iron and Steel, Gun Caps. Shoe Thread,
Log chains, Candlest.rks, Scissors. Curry comts,
Backing, Cotton Rope, Cotton Cords Castings.
Jrowes, Rim locks, Knives and Folks. Springs AMI
Axles, Horse Rasps, Tiles, Mill and lesser, Tacks,
Thimbles &c. &c.
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FROM MOBILE.

Mobile. Aug. ll.-iieavy firing is re-
ported at Fort Mogan On Tuesday and
Wednesday. To-day The telegraph wire
was cut between the city aud the Fort.
Two vessel, we're of Dog river bar this
evening. Tie Bay shores are covered with
The debris oil Federal vessels.
l'roops arc daily arriving and goal feel
ing exists.
Mobile. .Ang. l4.-Gen. Maury has Or.
dered officers and soldiers 10 remove their
families forthwith. MN combatants have
again been ordered 10 leave the city. The
enemy are buslly crossing the bay 10 sight.
There are heavy forces in North Mls>is.
sippi. Their destination Is supposed to be
Mobile.
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80 % 60
Commission Merchants,
EILgIB0RGUGI, II. @.
IN S TO r Z

n , i U Il Il
kNeR SALE, at prices TO suit, with many other
= articles, 70 which additions gre daily being made,
The following named
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HATS AND SHOES.
Brogans, Ladies' French Bonncts. straw Hats, &c
DRU IS. &C.

camphor, Salts, Opium, Castor and Sweet Oil,
Cod Liver Oil, Clorotorm, Calome Magncsia. Eiiric
Acid, Tennin, Worm Tea and Salyc. Corn Cure,
Infant Drops, Laudanum and Pavgoir. Qnininee
liarishorn, Morphine, Borax. Allrm, Dry White
Lead, Spanish Whiting, French and American t1chrc,
Umbcr, Drop Black, Glue, English Mustard
H. n. BROWN s. co.
Aug. ~. Sc
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YNHE undersigned, Assessors for Orange county
= will attend at the following times and places
for the purpose Of assessing the Taxes for the yea
1864:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-22
The Filth Corps i'm Nctioa-They seize
and held the Weldon Railroad-shnrp
Fighting Some ef the Casualties.


sp.eiL Dispatch 70 The N. Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Sunday, Aug. q, 1864.
The following dispatches hare just been received
at this bureau;
HEADQUARTERS AEsY or THy PoIoMsc.
Friday July 10. 1854
The fifth Corps moved TO the left on Thursday
morning for the purpose Of cutting the Weldon X
r.; they reached the Railroad at spoint about six
miles from Petersburg about noon, and the first
Division Immediately commenced destroying the
track, and the rest of tie Corps marched
on and got in position across tho road
their line penetrating the country three
or -four miles beyond they were attacked by large
force of Rebels in the front and rear but held their
position most stubbony and even advanced up
tho road towards the city. The Third Division
seems to have borne the burden Of the fight which
lasted nearly all the afternoon. AT night our troops
en.renched. themselves in q good position--to-day
they are receiving heavy achievements and pre-
pairing 10 establish permanent battle line, connect
ing their right with the left Of their old position
enclose list Of casualties. Col Peter Lyle, com.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-22
A Rain gtorm-ArfiIiery DueI-The Good
News from Hancock.
From Our Special Correspondent

From Our Special Correspondent
HIADQUAEfIRs or TIE ARsY or THE POTOMAC
Thursday, Aug. le. 1904.
Another torrent Of rain fell here yesterday al
ternoon, settling, after few minutes, into a
"drizzle" that lasted some hours. There was no
demonstration by the enemy through the day
yesterday, though troops were seen moving to
the right, and an attack was expected upon our
left flank.
Our forces we're placed in position to meet any
such demonstration.
About two o'clock this morning the Rebel ar
tilery opened upon our batteries on the right
centre Of our hne and severe artillery duel
followed, listing till morning.
The firing extended along the whole line, end
made night hideous with a constant crash.
No casualties have been reported.
The encouraging news from Gen. Hancock,
that continues to come TO these Headquarters,
creates great enthusiasm. / presume your cor
respondent with the expedition furnishes you
with full details. They are said to have ad-
vanced, On Tuesday, up -Four Mile Creek TO
the Central Road QurDpike,) within four
miles Of Richmond. Gen. Gregg, meanwhile,
advanced upon Malvern Hill, drove the enemy
from the place and occupied the country for four
or five miles beyond. Hancocks loss has been
stated at 100. About four hundred prisoners,
understand. have been sent in.
Many rumors Gall good) are aaost OF the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-22
Quiet On Saturday Morriug--The Uns"e"es'
fui Rebel Attacks on Friday.
HrAD QE's. Army W POTOMAC,

HEAD QES. ARMY or POTOMAC,
Saturday, Ang. sOih, GA. M.
Yesterday Was lhc quicl,>t day NJ have had IN
front Of Peicrsburg for month, scarcely q shot
being heard the entire day.
On the Wxdon road, Nhese Ger warren CoTpr
has taken position considerable skinuifhing, with
occasional discharges OF aris5, occurred, but no.
thing resembling on engagement took place
In the afcrnoon tue enemy moved force from
near Petersburg toward our left, and ioado an a''
tempt 10 force our lne near the Jerusalem road,
but finding tho road was mol 20 easy they antci-
pated, abandoned it. They took fcw prisoners,
however. before they f.ll back.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-22
EIsoH MOBILE BAY.
Detail. Of Admin, Enrrngufs Progress
and yicters.-Namcs Of Rebel Onccrs
Taken Description OF tho foris.


FORT GAINES, Ala, Aug. :, 1894.
The closing ceremonies Of the trst part Of the
interesting drama which Is being enacted at this
point took place ih, morning, when our forces
marched into Fort Gaines, in the presence OF
the officers Of the navy, 10 whom by unanimous
consent this glorious victory belongs.
Cen Granger has delayed the movements Of
our land forces from twenty-lour to iorty-eight
hours, il spite of the extraordinary efforts OF
Gen McGinnis, commanding the troops on
Dauphin Island, to hasten matters, ard in spite
of the ill-concealed impotence of AGmral Far
ragut to have our siege guns got really 20 open
on Fort Gaines simultaneously with the bom-
Ibardment by the fleet. But on Saturday, the
| into the harbor--some shells were thrown into
Fort Powell, the captured gunboat Selma TAX
ing part in the performance, and as no response
was made il was found that tho fortress had
been, or would be, evacuated. A force WIS ac-
cordingly sent in 10 take possession, when 1T
was found that the garrison had blown up the
fort and escaped ashore.
Fort Powell, by the way, was a fortress ofno
great strength or importance, built since the
breaking out Of the war on d heap Of earth
thrown up at the time when tho channel be-
tween Little Dauphin Island and the main land
was excavated, which channel il called Grants
Pass, from the steamboat Capt. of that name
who executed the work.
so1 -; .f,,tt al
mounted to command the stream eastward, and
mostly Of short range. Its untenability with the
feet inside the Bay, shows that there was aeon
tingency for which the rebels had made no cal
culatiOns.
On the morning of the 7tb the unremitting
eifort4 of the army on the island protracted
through the previous night, had finally over
come tho dlstory and ndecisive policy Of the
commanding General, and had got up and into
position part of our siege guns, so that it was
ready to open on Fort Gaines.
This fact being signaled to the Admiral, in.
.elligence was returned by Farragut that the
willingness TO consider the terms Of surrender,
ard very shortly flag of truce was sent out to
our land forces, asking for a cessation of firing
until the result of such negotiation should be
known.
Gen. Granger, as soon as apprised that Fara.
gut was in negotiation for the surrender of the
Fort, sent, under o flag of truce, demand to
Col. Anderson, in command Of the Fort, that he
surrender the Same in twenty minutes or he
would open his batteries on them, and at the
same time ordered the guns TO be prepared to
carry ont the threat il his demand was not com.
piled with. Col. Anderson returned for his re- J