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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

Adventure and romance are said 10 be
the companions Of war aud the terrible
struggle which has been desolating our
fair land for nearly three years has given
birth 10 many wild, romantic incidents
Beneath the smoke rolling above the an
cry thunders on every battlefield thrill.
ing adventures are enacted, aud we have
the real romance Of daring, dash and
death, and lastly, the romance Of gentle
love We have had placed in our pos
session an incident OF the latter nature,
that will bear repeating to the world.
When the bloody battle Of Gettysburg
was raging hottest, young Lieutenant,
who was bravely leading his men in the
front line, fell in the moment Of making
- victorious charge Severely wounded
he was borne bleeding from the field,
lie was taken TO private house, shor
distance in the rear Of the battle-ground
The army surgeons we're all employed
In caring FOR the wounded, sheltered By.
the hospital tents. Our young Lieuten
ant was left without physician.
A young lady, who was on visit TO
some friends in the vicinity Of Gettys.
burg noticed bis condition, and kindly
bandaged his wounds, aud watched By
his side until surgical assistance could
be rendered The injuries Of the Lieu.
tenant were found 10 be SO great that his
life was despaired Of lie was unable 10
be removed from the house. The young
lady kindly volunteered to BIO his nurse.
For weeks she bent over his form,
soothed his feverod brow aud watched
the faint flutterings Of life The sufferer
grew better; aud during the days Of con.
valesoence, the fair nurse and her pa.
tient learned to speak of love. Before
the young lady left for her home in Ken
lucky, the VOWS OF love were plighted
Months rolled by, and the Lieutenant s
wounds we're healed lie could not FOR.
get his fair nurse, and, taking the train
for Louisville, be again stood ia the
presence Of bis betrothed Last evening
at o'clock, the romance was furnished
with sequel by the happy pair being
united in wedlock Tho guests that wit
messed the gallant officer and happy
bridegroom lead the blushing Miss B.
10 the altar last night, admit that trea.
sure was secured in the bride, and war
has rcmaees Of love as well as Of heroic
daring Louisville Journal
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
pLANTATI0N RITTERs.

which arc nov recommended by sbs highest meit.
cal authorities, and warranted 20 prodn.e sn isi-
"'eatais beneficial effect. They aFe exceedingly
agreeable, erfec ~ pure, aud must suppressed all
other 'onics where a healthy gentle stiiauleni i
required
They purify strengthen aud invigarate
Thoy create a healthy appetite.
They are an nntldois 20 change OF water aud
diet
They overcome the Effects Of dissipation aud
late hours.
They strengthen the system and enlisss the
They prevent rniasma,ie aud inser'aittsa, fs.
They purify the breath aud asdi'y Of the
stomach.
They enre Dyspepsia and Constipation
They cure Dlarrhea aud fhoiera Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous
Headache.
They make the weak strong the lsnguid britt
liant. aud are exhausted natures great rsstofer
They composed Of the celebrated Caiiaaya bark,
winiefgreen, sassairas, roots aud herbs, al pre-
served IN perfectly pure ~ Croix rum. For par.
ilculars, sus circulars aud testimonials around
each bottle.
beware Of iBspostors Exmmine every bottle
See that u has our private y. y stamp nnmuii.
lated oyef tho cork, with plantation stsae, aud
onr aiRnatnrosh Ane steel plate side label. Bee
That our bottle IL not recalled with spurious aud
deleferious stun. Any person pretending 70 sell
Plantation Btters BY the galloit Or IN bulk, Is Al
impsstor. Any person initiating this bottie, OF
selling any other material therein, whether called
Plantation Btiers on not, - criminal under the
U. :. Law. aud viii be 20 prosecuted ~ ~ We
already have enr eye on several parties TeahliirE
our bottles, &c. who Will succeed IN getting
themselves into close quarters The demand foe
brakes Plantation hitters froHi tsdtas, clergy
met, merchants. Sc, l. iueredi BILE. The stmps
TRIAL OF bottle IL the evidence preseni Of their
worth and superiority, They are sold ~ all re-
spsctabla druRRists, growers physicians, hotels.
SALOONS, steamboats, aud country stores
v ~ DRAKE a go.
No e0a Broadway N. Y,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
THE STALLION SEASON

NE FAsT-TR0FTING sTALLfOys - w
LoA and = MORGAN BLACKHAwK -
I'll maze the season o. ls8s, from IL ~ srrh a
- % 1aiF5 Al tie BisskSAwk Stable EvaassiIIs,
p terms Tor NsIox viii be $50 aod for Morgan
ol-os Hs~ : ~ payable On the 1st day Of ganu-
Arys isoo- srsea~rs viii have the privilege q re-
tAtlI1g mares q said stations daring ths foll0g-
ing season, should thsy bot prove in fosl; but n
no case w1@ any iBsaraEss sshAfsFer be granted,
nor viii either q said staiiions b permitted to
rsn9sr service under any circumstances unfii the
owneF or breeder shall have signed = contract IN
se1ssT1 suos with the sh@Vs terms
Fer Pedizrs@s and Descriptions address
ri HEHBT E0AEk. gent FOR o~1sEa-
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

BGr0ne Of the soldiers letters which
form a feature Of the Washington Ckron-
icis's first page, contains this passage
Do you not know the sensible portion
Of the people entertain as high regard
Tor you as a private soldier, as they do
for Rrigadier2 viii it not be reward
enough Years hence, TO dandle grand.
children upon your knee, telling them Of
the hardships and yexaiions you en-
anred, Of the Peninsular campaign, aud
how YOU fought, perhaps bled upon the
fields Of Fredericksburg, Antietam.
Charlottesville OF Gettysbnrg2
Can you find no consolation ia the
following lines1
80 Snap your hngera aud smile
And pass your way
But rensmber the while
Eyery dog has bis say"
For my part, a certain hlaok.eyed
girl thinks great deal more Of me than
II we're Major General She knows
nothing but patriotism land the three
years keeps ne away now, but we're
General she might think otherwise
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

eAhtN teH FRANK tfnt &Alk.
Aarsh IL lssi And nos tt is hereby urlersd
And directed ~ ~ Common toaucl II the city ~
Evansville that The avnef. II all ais ~ pats 81
lots ttunting oH % adjoining ihe southeast vide
81 hlsn street, fram Market street 10 thr Canal
IN said city, cause the sidewalks thereon a. De-
brought t. the proper grade, and that liey cause
side walk u Ciass No g 60 D. iaAi down tissrseu
within thirty Gays ifala he publication % this
ofier.
A. PFAFFIIs. clsFk.
Cls4k's ogiea, Msrrh -. isGa
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
GROCERIES.


uAMs-Exira clnelaast, Sugar arsa liam.
II s.sslo ia a b. A COOKS.
nRIED BEEF-i ,Oo "a. eheles saas cafei,
IL a. II. a COOKS.
DEEF ToS0uR- 60 aeg,a " " psviss ~.
ID Fs a. II A. COOKS
Dis FRUIT. IN GGAss-ia .lozan Chsrs.ss
81 dozen tsoasebarrics.
~ dozen Hasrisrrlss
10 aolsa carranis. 81 IA. COOKS.
UERRfse-sf Aag. Trs.A rellaad ,lsrFia,l. a
CMoEED ngRRfNG-A leo tesss Prime
> Herring. a. II. A. COOKS.
C0AP- l0o boxss Garuaan snd Palm sap, 1t
> II. COOKS
CrSDRIEs--2o lexss staf Candle
> - half boxes do DO
~ quarter te1es 40 So -
Il a COOKS.
rIN0MAT0 cATsuP snd PEFPERsAUCE--
Il - dozens assorted CafsuP
3 sozsns assortsd feppsrssses, -
A. COOKS
boosted avg sal BAILEY
II ~ barrels Roasted By,
- barrels Rosatsd Barley. It
DoAsTED COFFEE Ia barrels Roasted Co.'S.
II At II a. COCKS
WARRANTED coal OII.--so barrels For
u a COOKS
DINEAPPLEs. ia cans lesa dozen extra Pine
l apple 10 cans, wsrfantaa J. a.
II. a. COOKS
GARbISEs 2.so quarter-boAes best brand
- Ssriinss
| 0OO hslf-6oSss hest brand ssriin-s. At
A. COOKS.
YANKEE VEGETABLES -es dorm i-poaud
j cans Fresh Iohste.s:
Is dozen 2-ponnd cans Fr>sh Lehsters:
~ DOZEN l-pound cans Fash salmon
dozen 2-petnt esu. Fresh salmon
% dozen Fints Picked Lobster;
~ dozen quarts Picked Bohstsrs;
1czen half gallons Pickiei lobster.
l. dozen cans Eeho Bay Claans, ~
y. a. COOKS.
= BRLs. COARsz OATMEAL
- bFls. Wheat Parma
case Pearl Sage
cess Tapioea, At II 4 COOKS.
CoDPisH -a.s00 lbs Choiee Codash, at
y H. A. COOKS
DIckLEsz-2 go brls ]. soo Pickle. eacb
4 ~ h4lf.tFis. Pickles.
- tsH-Sailop kegs 30.
u hse- gallon keEs 40.
= dozen pints 1e..
q dozea 4Hafts do;
= &csen half-gsllobg tie
a. deEsu Esll9us DO, s5r -ais by
II. a. COOK.
ENGLisH PICKLF.S-sg daseas Chas- choa
Il 10 doSsns GhsrkiHs,
dozens GauikdoWeF,
8 dszeus White Onisus.
dozens Pickaiiliy;
deans Picked Wainuts. - al from Gro@s
BiaekVeil's celebrated Pickle aud Sauce Housa. -
FOR sais By II. A COOK
QUCKwHEAT fL0URs--0 brls. ehoiee Buek-
ID wheat Fiaur, II H. A COOKS
CPLIf PEAs.-fs brls pfiHs Spit Peas, At
- II. A. COOKS
DEAAL BARLEY.-lo brls Pearl Bsriey.st
Il II. A. COOK ).
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

aHnEA SaH a HEfeE sIuF WAlE
Mach u. / - Aud nos ID i herely ordered
and difselsi ty fhs Cauuaoa Counsel ofthe CITY o.
Evansville, tbat the sehafs q Az lets o. parts u
lots fentinE ga 81 adjoining the snnthusst ste 81
sixth Eiterf. frcm Main o. Locust Streets
u said City. fha side aAiks thereon 70 -
brought a. the proper Erads aud that they eause
= sidewalk 81 eisss Ne / ~ lad doen thereon
siihiu thirty days fsen ibe publication q THE
or&tF.
a. PFsFFLtE. Clafk.
Clerks oface Maruh q. lisa
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

March -, fs.4 Aud ~ "a Is hereby arlsrra
sad air-etea D. the Cammea (0aneii u TIE City
- EFsEsTiiie that tie aNnsfs - Al lots ~ narts
q lois fronting o. - adjoining iia resi alIs sf
Mar stEses, frons Ann - sixth streets Ia said
ely. esnse the side saiks thereon to be repaired
within ihirty days ffsm lhr Publication Il thi-
0rsisf.
4. PFAFTLGN. Clerk.
cl.Ik.. One. Marah d ~
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

March H. is0t--AAd nov il ls hsrsig urdttea
snd directed y ths eoHfaan lounCI Of fba tits u
Granville Thai the II ~ lots o. palts q
lots hBatsnR oH % adjoining the nstfh-aaat side
q Water street. iron cherry & Oak strrets. ID
sad City cause The eide ssits thereon g. -
repaired siihia lhiFsl aays nom ias ruhlisiisn
4 thiz order
A. FFATFLGs. Clerk.
Clerks Ofnee, Mach q, lsa4
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
Cherry Street Sewer.

fIsHE COMMON COUNCIL Oh THR CITY or
Evansville wlIl rfceite seaisd proposals ca
er before April 1T, isbi. Tor az extension q
cherry sfreef srHey from rs pfnsaut tafmfuus 4,
ssar Eiehth street, % frath street, a. he celn.
plesd by the 1T day pf September. lisa
fisa Asa sPe'iheaiiols utay r. sseu a. the
tuunsli chaiahsF, A. PFAFFLIN. Clerk.
ciesA's Office, N 4rch II. isai.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice 10 Contractors.

THE COMMON COUNCIL or THE CITY
L Il EsaRes&lis VIII receiVe seated proposals
uatl fridas, tbs lei day q April lsgt. lur grad.
ing ths Aiiey situate hetwcen Lest and Goodssii
Street and extending frem second 10 Third
STREETS, ia said atty A. FfAFFLfS. clerk.
Clerks Oalce. Merch a.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
LYONS IxArIIAIRoN.

kafhairon Is from the Greek word 'katkrn,' 90
"kathairo,' slgnifying 20 cleanse, reJuvinate snd
restore This article Is what it, name signifies.
For preserving, restoring aud bsaHilfyiHg the
human hair u Il the most isniaikshe preparation
Ia the world II "a again owned aud put mp by
tha original proprietor, and Is nov made Sith the
same care, skill and attention which gave it =
sale Of over one million bottle. per annum
II Is q most delightful Hair Dressing
IL eradicafes scurt aud dandrufh
II keeps the lead cool aud clean.
u makes the hair, rich soft and glossy
u prevents the hair from falling on asid turn
ing gray.
IL restores hair upon bald heads.
Any lady gentleman Who values beautiful
head Of hair should usa LYONS kathafron Il 10
known and ed throughout tho ctviliaei fsorld.
sold by all respeetabie dealers
DEMAa BARNES 4 90. New YORK
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
MEDICAL.

CHEROKEE REMEDY, The great Iadiaa Dr..
ysfie eares all diseasss o tie urinary oTgaHss such
Taeoafiseee Of f1e UriHe inflammation 81 ne Biad-
DER Inflammation 81 ne kidneys, oae IL ne Btad<lsS,
stTefare GSasel lest, fosaosshlsas ei . ssPseiat
Ia recommended IL Gose eqses ~ Fis0y AibHs or 'shtss
q eaoIes) uhene al ne OH ae~sso-s >o'ea'' mare
faiied
RB-It IL prepared IN a highly Concentrated
form, the dose being from ope 10 two teaspoon
fuls three times per daY.
HN-It i diurstie and Alternative Ia ia action pa
rlfying aud eleansiDg the blood, eaEsing u 70 nc@
Ia all IT, original purity aud viEor thus removing
from the system all pernieioas ea1sss WHICH nave
CHEROKEE INFECTION Il lntesd
a. an aIIv and assistant 20 thoCher0kee Rem
edy. ana should BE- used In conjunction WITH thai
medicine 10 sIt cases II GoHnoTrh0sa. 0eef' Fiuaf
Albus or Whites. its effects ara healing -ooth-
ing and dsnnleents removing al reAialhEs neat
chloride and pain, Instead u the burning aud Al
most abeudnrai,ls pain that i experienced sta
nearly all the ehsap qsock Iajent4eaf
say-By the nss q the Cherokee hsmeoy
! ana Cherokee Inteetton--fhe two nsediefnss
/ At the saIae tlms-all improper discharges are re-
moved, and the weakened organs are speeaiiJ r.
| stoi "a 20 full yigOF and strength.
HD-For full particulars got our pamphlst rom
any drug stare 10 the country, o. Erits as ana We
I wifi mail free "a any address. 4 fnIl treatise.
/ ne Price, Cherokee Remedy, ~ PER bot
1 tIe or three bottles fer -.
| asg-Priee, Cherokee Injection, 81 per bot
/ tle or three bottles for 81.
80 sent b express 10 any aadresss on receipt
sS-soIA by al drnFgi-is sssrywhsrr.
Dr. W II. Mervvfn q Co,
seis Proprietsrs,
No. o. .ferly STREET, New fefk
ss s5id ia Evans .iiio ~ WIN BiEkboM M.
aud Nv all druggist eYery Nhsre. lirslla8eiy
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

A FULL ASSORTMENT q al the dih-ssnt
n Patent Hsdleinss zoe IL use sgss,a es.,a "a.
ply q Stationary, bird CaRss, Congress Wafsr
Tartar. Citrate snf Bes1cnalis soiufi.sss Citrate
Ma2nezsas Shoulder Brsess. sinEIs aud Gsuisis
Irilssess bOaden Asebes Supporter, Pocket
Books. PHfss-, Purimon5sa, Wallets Violin snd
stnitar strings. Hair. Toefh, Ftash CIsfh aaa
Nal Bfushas also large saptiy Fl Eaass. Coz
1iriics. tpfA9s, Cemerts. TrDehe-a LinlHaeuts
Fsrmifngss, Worm Candy a. e. ftsf -
ana Cor ssie ~
sCHLAEPFER's prux store.
Gornsr Main ard second stF~sts
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
DRUG. &c.

4 FULL ASSORTMENT u Haw@s ssrveh.'
1 Family Dye coiors. The hs.f iu me- la.g -
caiFed aud tsr sale at
sCBLAEPFER's Drug Store.
Corner Main ard Second streets
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
g T-laan.-X-

PersoHs 81 sedentafy habits troubled Gin
wsaknes, tassitads, paipitatiou 81 the heart iars
II appetite, distress sitter eating, torpid liver,
ronstipatiOB, deserve 10 suhsr, II they vii n9i
ffV fhe celebrated
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

General Hardware for City
and Country trade. Goods
all bought directly from
manufacturers
II O 7 g n . HI,
only, with superior faciltie-
in every department.
Our stock includes the
following, in large quanti-
ties, viz:
Blood's Grass and Grain
Scythos,
q WaIdron's Grass & Grain
Scythes,
Cradles and Snathes, Hay
and Manure Forks,
Hces--Planter's and Car
den,
Hames, Collars e. Brides,
Axes--the best brands,
Chains---Log and Trace,
Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Shovels and Spades,
Carpenter and Cooper
Tools,
Mill and Cross Cut Saws,
Cotton and Wool Cards,
Spinning Wheels,
Locks, Latches, Butts and
Screws,
Gun Trimmings,
Chain Pump Fixtures,
Gum Betting,
Japanned Ware,
Notions--Large Stock.
Together with every other
article in the Hardware
line, which we offer to deal
ers at lowest cash prices !
East or Wes4.
WELLS, KELLOGG & CO., d
No. 10 First Street.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
HARDWARE.

HARDWARE.
Jacob straub & son,
wss'esais and E-.a,i p..'e,. in
II a IL - w AR
c u TIE RY
No. II
MAIN STREET,
ceslov ths wsssias,aa Hons.
Have in Stock and arriving daily
scssks Trses Chains.
ao0ol bs Log olasia.
3 aazsH q 5 Planters He's,
- Garden He's ana Rskss.
50 sh9vels AID sFaass.
81 has sad Manure Forks,
TOO Scy5he. sasAths aud Cradles.
lee siss5's e 5, Grass. Cssia sua
hFiaE scythsss
. sFess sesths Stones.
ca d0lsn iEay Rakss.
= sheep Shsars.
So Cotton cards,
ies gross Eaises snsi Jerks,
- dozen Pocket Kniras.
iue gross Tea and fabie Spoons,
- soEsn Coffee Mills.
% Meal Selves,
"a Garry CamLs,
2a keSs whsslias Nails.
/ 10 aogen PAD Lesss, German 4 American,
30 Doer Lacks sad Lstths..
lo5o gross American Screws,
lssl DOZEN Shoe Horse Cloth sa4 scrub
hgiuhsas
I - Tea aad Counter Scales.
ess-s Hard Frsms States.
taus Berea Grind sieaes.
Door, Gate sad strap Hiasss,
BoFlng Marhiass
Carpenter Tools,
ceolsr Teois- Rarian's ana Whites,
Ohio Tool ComlaAnx Planss.
csblpel hari~sFe,
Aitl and Gross Cat Sass,
chain Ramgs, IS A..
. A. moat of cur goods sers purchased foe
CASH, before the large advance in
Hardware, We viii onsr them at the lowest
passihif rates
JACOB STRAUB 4 SON.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28

sE- Az orders viii rsosfFs cur individual alter
tiea and S1a y Dsomysiy nlle1 on the most
reasonable tsruss.
Office and Foundry on the Can
eorner OF Ingle Street.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
No. IS

L ~ III a IT.
The largest and best assorted
stock Of fine Fur, Silk, and
Panama, Leghorn, Canton,
Palm Leaf, and in fact all
other description suitable for
the opening trade.
A l. s o
Ladies' Misses and Child
ren's Plain and Fancy Trim
med Hats, the finest stock
ever brought to this market,
all of which | offer to the
trade as low as the lowest.
Call and examine my stock
before making your pur-
chases.
RENo Goods at retail.
HsNo charge for Boxes
and Drayage.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-28
Sheet Iron, Copper, &C.,
TIN AND sJAPAEEED WARE

So sales Room sEafu ssr..s. anna.
site Court House. Fo1ntIrv near
mouth Pigeon Creek.
EBa-Orders Solicited. f.b1
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-15

Accident TO the Mail Train--severai Sell
diers Injured.
HEADQUARTERS ARSfY Or THE POTOMAC, !
MONDAY, March, IL, ls6i.


Monday March, IL, Is6i. 5
An accident occurred to the mail train on tho
Orange and Alexandria Railroad this evening few
miles north OF Brandy Station caused by the giving
way Of brake on freight car. which threw the car
from the track, completely demolisLing and badly
damaging the others. There some horses in the
which destroyed, but they escaped wth Sigh.
hs.i--.-
Tho mail car was thrown down slight cmhcnkm ent,
making complete summcrsault and throwing the 1naii
carriers and others in the en- into Pile front
20 the back part they falling fortunately large pile
Of newspapers and mail bags which saved them from
serious injury Some Of them had thought of jumping
from the ears, but fortunately changed their minds
ii they had done Of them would surely have
been killed; 1t they escaped with slight bruises.
Several soldiers we're more or less injured among
whom were 5. ID. HouchtGlin. Goth n. y one Of the
guard the train, who badly wounded in the hands
jas. W. March. slightly j. q. Cramp slightly Sergt.
Reed slightly John Mathews, slightly-aD OF the sd
Indiana Csvalry-and W. Rubin, ith Ney.YoIk Cay.
airy. severely also. Littcield, in the hand. negro
named Dennis Paxe, belonging 10 the Cornnhssary
Department standing on platform 1t is said, and,
falling between the cars, was instantly killed, his
head being severed from his body and otherwise hOr
rihy mutiated. A number Of Others received slight
Injuries, but the above are all who required medical ad
The train of the time going at rather slow ratio
Of speed otherwise the consequences would have been
more serious. An accident occurred saturday to
freight train the place, caused by hand-car
being left the track aud the engineer running into It,
throwing some from the track and inJuring half
dozen soldiers, although none seriously Gen. Meade
returned to the army to-day his health seems to be
ceent and the reports in regard to his resisDiDg
said to be without foundation. \ member Of the Esd
New-York. sergeant named Rappel, was arrested to-
day for uttering disoyai sentiments aud will be tried
by Court Martial.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-15
The Coiored Cavalry Fight near sunolk-
O,sr Force Outnumbered-A Brave and
Gallant strugsie-TEe Rebels Obliged
20 acknowledgements Of suffolk.

FORTRESS MONROE. Saturday. March ~, 1854
On the 9th inst. an advance made on Suffolk by
the I'd Colored Cavalry. Col. Cole.
Col Cole with seven companies. advanced on the
Southerton road Lieut. Col. Pond with two companies
in advance. and Lieut. Snyder, with ono company, on
the South Quay road Lieut. Snyder first encountered
the enemy consisting Of Ransoms entire brigade OF in.
,antry, cavalry. and artillery. Lieut.. Snyder sent a
courier 10 Col Cole who went TO his assistance. and
met the enemy at Suffolk where a severe fight OF IN
hours durationi took place. Col. Cole shot the CONF
mander Of the Rebel cavalry and attempted to cover
the retreat OF Lieut. Col. Pond; but the enemy with
their superior numbers intercepted him, forcing him 10
retire acrosSthe Jericho Canal where he reorganized.
Lieut. Col Pond came up the Southeron road. attack
ing tho enemy in the rear, while Col Cole attacked
them in 'front.' and Thus they cut their way through the
epe,ny's ranks, saving the command.
Deserters say the enemy had e. killed Our loss was
10 killed. wounded. and missing. Lieut.. Van Lew Of
the "a Colored Cavalry was killed. Leut.'coL Pond
had his horse shot under him.
Our men behaved most courageously. benjamin
Hunt. bugcr OF Co. A. went into the fight. killing sew
eral Of the enemy.
The enemy reiterated, and are now across the Black
WATER fearing our rcenforcements, which promptly ar
rived at Suffolk, under Gen. Hackman
Our forces now hold possession Of Suffolk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-15
The Health OF Gen. Meudr.
Tie National M,tlligencer of this morning says:
WASHINGTON. Monday, March J.


Tie National htelligencer OF this morning says:
"Rumors, evidently founded upon misappr,hersion,
having obtained currency 10 the effect that tie health
Of Gen. Meade had become SO much impaired Us TO
induce his resignation Of the command Of the Army OF
the Potomac and having gone far as 10 designate his
successor happy TO be able 20 state do on
COG authority that this distinguished officer has en-
ry recovered from his ndsposition. and that
he mas never entertained the renOest intention Of re-
firing ftom position in which. may add. he has
secnred tho confidence Of the country aud the Army
and where he has ea.ned such high military rep
utation. -
/" The recent visits Of Gen. Meade 10 this city,
understand have been for the purpose OF consultation.
and to give testimony before the Committee On the Con-
duct of the War and not in view OF any contemplated
separation from his command He was expected TO
return this morning 10 tho army"
Tie Chronicle says Gen. Wadsworth left this city
for Fortress Monroe yesterday. with orders from the
War Department stop all the exchanges OF prisoners
upon tho basis recently acted on by tho Rebels by
which one hundred Rebel prisoners exchanged for
every seyehty.fye of in possession of the Rebel
authorities Gen. Wordsworth las been instructed to
state that no prisoners will be exchanged except
upon tie principle Of for man. and that too with
out regard TO color.