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Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-07-16
[TAEATRICAL CORRESPONDENCE. I
IpAHo CRY. InIv u 1aR1

L
| JOHN S. POTTER, Esg.-BeQr Sir: We
the undersigned citizens of Idaho city and
vicinity, being DESTROYS of evincing our APP
probation of you as an Actor and Manager
Of superior merit and distinction, Throughout
your long career on the American Stage
and feeling grateful for your untiring exer-
tons as Stage Manager of the "Forrest Thea.
ter, in producing, With great success, PLAYS
OF q superior character to what we had ever
anticipated Witnessing in this territory, would
respectfully tender you complimentary
benefit at a. early date as convenient, the
time and place to be named by yourself
a1 .II3gz Ii q Respectfully yours,
4 w; RalstOn, S. Bradley, s. Ovens
4. y Ordheimer, E Edwards, VIM b MAJ
ihall, F Campbell, NJ SPAIN, + F. Mar
I H Kemper, A a Mix, NJ II storm. Fl SoI'
"a, Charlton, N Cody, W Nicholson, 1
1naHer' . n Cushing, ] H Gerrish, w
Fisk & Newman, Burke & Co. Il
Plnkham, W Long, ] H Mails, H Mters
..ohen &sPhillips, J. H Harris, S Lansin' w
I5aney, NJ Keder, r Bailey, F w Rel r
allace, Martin, G C Merritt, S b Hprd
Shed, B Thompson, T ] Simpson. + IL
Y ILLS, Simpson, J Glitch, P Romonp. q !,
Paine, S 6 Shin!ler, ] Clark. II fBentIov
ID Dunlap, 6 L Holmes, R B Elliot. r +
honlas, s Houstoh,-J Heller & Co. N \
taxwell, James, H Norton. G Cassidy s
Connolly, S G Rosenbaum, G ] WT;obt
J Cassin, w C Childs,D Williams iob9 P
' % :, Cody, u B Lindsey, H Ashly. II
Ryan, Z Laurin, Chas H Getzler. nc c.
99Jade' L II Barber, G H Douglas, F Bow h
Powell, Z Ripste, A 0 Bowen. G White, =
Zimmerman, ] Taylor, C. Williams 8 n
.anley' L LIndry, Donaldson, ] H Moore tt
Jackson, u 5 Smith, ] Saylor, I Vaien. M a
avs MllleE,J Badger, y Rodgers. w b.
'nklns, q Brown r Kelly, p Loyelock, " hi
pnch' 4 Short, A Ray. s.e.5 sst.r - fir
IDAHO CRY, July, IA, 1864. 8 8
essrs. Ralston, Bradley, Owens. Camn. "
bell, Cody, Pinkham, Lawrens, &C., Sc a
a}f'3s d,
I our letter of yesterday, rendering me a nj
nplimentary benefit, has been duly re- a. a.
we'd, and its contents noted. Believe me BE-
llly appreciate yoqr kindness, and hope ] :
III Go nothing to forfei: your good opinion. SIX
u have alluded to my position as Mana. up
!. Allow me to say that I have ALWAYS an
leaVored to inculcate love for the drama. a
promote the welfare of the profession ast
the duties Of Manager, who has at heart GU
interests of the theatery are so iaboriods. tht
+ no has no leisure to make friends out thu
OF the theater1 and must rely for a ben COZ
upon those patrons Of the drama, who de- pa
a theater respectfully conducted in their ant
lsE' Permits to name Tuesday eve exI
g next, July 18th, for the proposed bene- to
Respectfully your ob't. sery't, the
.fl.f JOHN S. POTTER TOW
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Administrators NOTICE.

q Nstatc Of L. Brunn, deceased in The Probate
II Court of Boise county. / r z. Notice is here.
by given, that on the 18th day of Jane A. d. 1864
was appointed SPECIAL Administrator upon tbg
above named estate; and all persons having
claims against the deceased, are hereby notified
to exhibit them with the necessary v6hebeyg ~
the undersigned, at his Office at the Empire hotel
PlacerVil le, /. T., within ten months from atbe
first publication of this notice, or be forever
barred. -
PIaoeryiIle, I. T., uIyI3, 1864. '---
n43 4W R. H. JoHNs5 SPECIAL Administrator
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CHURCH " ALTERS.

The undersigned beg leave to report the
result Of the recent concert, s528,50-and
to tender again their thanks to the singers
and musicians on the occasion also to the
ladies who aided in selling the tickets. The
debt remaining on the church is about s31oo
July 18th, "a G. S. KINGSLEY,
.a5 3ssa = 'i. II. HAMILTON.
ono P. Ms commissions have arrive either
og this place or Boise city, = ]
ar1r liI 900 .f5e- $3.50 i'1N-
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Dissolution Notice.
PLACER GROUND FOR SATIF.

: TSHIRTEEN HUNDRED feet Of mining qronnd
u on Griraes's creek tor sale. For terms aDnIv
to Smith Grain; Attorneys at Law, CenteryiIIe.
-f-. b. (43tf) zat - q. l''f y
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49rttes Current.

WEEKLY, BY HIGBY & co
Dealers IN General Mere6andise Groceries and
1'r0gS81onS, Cor, Main and Val SITS. II 3
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-07-16

THE F. NE VS. dispatohescame in yes
terday afternoon with news to the 18th, and
caught US with the paper ready to make up.
and no type in the casesr-cOnsequently we
reooally able to publish the more important It
portions relating to the war in the form Of
an extra. sI.r. y4a
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-07-16

TH4NKa.-Wells, Fargo & Co., Cutler &
Westerfeld, and Blake & McCommons have
our thanks for express favors; also has Ward
& CO. of the Boise city stage line for bring.
ing packages, and G. ". Chick. of Center
vile for several Oregonianaextras. q
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-07-16
REYNOLDS newspaper goes to Boise civ.

BELLE DOUGLAS benefit at the Jenny Lind
on Mondny night was a rnerited compliment
to deserving and iunassuniing actress. The
large and commpdious theafer was packed
from pit to DOME y faor e1a4 2Ea 4'a'a
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-07-16

SATURDAY PAX, JgHfT4 18TH isS4,
REYNOLDS newspaper goes to Boise CITY.
HOLIDAY & Co.'sstages up to day be-
fore yesterday morning had not arrived at
Boise city from Salt Lake, since the agents 20
private conveyance brought the FIRST mailbag.
.lIHE Fountain House has changed hands /;
Madam Van n Houten has retired and Andrew
johnson Crimson will open the house to-day, on the
modern restaurant style. advertisement
next week. bi1a 81 t.ao' .a ea
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wISEs AND LIQUORS.

GODDARD brandy y g $40
Juler Il & Co. e 10
PelIvosln q Sit 6 6@7
Hermitage whisky 9g7
Essence Of Old Va. $}g 7
Magnolia W 53g sac so
Eureka whisky ID gal 6
Cutter why % gal Z so
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13

NV JIM -hAAF
The TriBun,'s Washington despatch say
Twelve trains of wounded are On The way
from the front The hospitals are ready for
their reception.
\ report from rebel sources says Lee las
been wounded.
lee /. in full retreat and Cen. Grant IN
hot pursuit.
The Trit,,ie saws The situation may be
thus euitomizod THURSDAY the army su>-
tanned successfully a fierce attack from the
bulk Of Lees army. Friday We attacked
and drove them some distance, took all their
severely wounded and won an indecislvc VIC
tory. On Saturday there was 100 lighting
and Lee l. believed 10 he retiring.
The first man killed in the camiaisn was
Chos Wilson. Co. /, 18th Mass. Col. Hays
Of the same regiment. was wounded slightly.
The Times Washington dispatch, dated
midnight SUNDAY, RAYS Your special cor
respondent. writing from headquarters AZ th"
Wilderness Tavern. Friday night. NAV 9th,
give the following Intelligence Of TIM great
hattie of Friday.
TIE day has closed upon terribly hard
fought field, and the Army of the Potomac
has added another to IT, li-t of muTder9u,
c,nficte
Lees tactics Of throwing his wholt army
first upon one wing and then upon another
have again bccu brought 10 bear. but re-
ioice % say that the Army oi the Potomac
has repulsed the tremendous onslaught 10
the rebels and stands tonight s'iidly m the
position it took this morning.
The first attempt was made upon lIancocA
upon the right somewhat weakened in num-
bers by the battle Of yesterday. but the iron
q corps stood lis ground then the enemy
hurled hi battalions upon zen SedgwIck and
once or twice gained a temporary advantage.
but our veterans were nobly rallied and the
rebels repulsed with awful slaughter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13

About 40 2. VI. Lee made faint attack
upon the whole line and then suddenly tell
with his whole force upon zen. SedGwick
driving him temporarily but the advantage
was soon regaincd and the rebels were hurled
back with great loss.
Night nad now come on and it Is believed
at headquarters at THE hour that lee has
withdrawn from our front.
Although the nature oi the ground has
been of terrible character must Of II beng
so thickly wooded az to render the hell
movements all but impossible and 10 conceal
entirely the operations of the enemy who has
been signally repulsed in all his attacks AMI
nothing but the nature Of the 'attleheid mas
prevented it from briu. crushing defeat.
ruc Tunes Washington dispatch says
The latest news from tie army received here
j. W to : O'Clock, yesterday evening, 81
which time Gen. Grant fully maintained lhs
position. The fighting oil Thursday and
Friday was very severe with >kirnl>hms only
on Saturday. G,n. Seymour division "i
Hancock corps wac badly cut up.
Tho rebels were reported retreatng ye-tcT-
day morning.
The number Of wounded IL reported at
0.0OO. The killed at 2.G0o. The l"s7 Of
the enemy exceeds this. lie left hrs dead and
disabled on the field in our hands.
The Heralds Washington dispatch says
On FRIDAY the attack was renewed by Long
street on the right, while the rebel troops
under \. p. Hill were handled in like man
ner against the left of Gen. Grants army
composed Of Ilancock's corps. The centre
was also engaged in rePelling these assaults
Of the enemy.
The fight continued with hardly any 1n-
PERMISSION for two DAYS. hut yesterday morn
ing Ice having failed completely in hi> oh
icct withdrew from the engagement leaving
our army of the Potomac in possession q
the ground and OF large number OF wounded
and killed rebels.
IL has not been sscortained definitely
whether Lees army has retired behind their
entertainments at Mine Run, or moved to
position nearer Richmond and the railroad.
Gen. Grants loss in the two great battles
is estimated by the Medical Directors at
song. The loss of the rebels is supposed to
he greater. Accommodations have been
made for the transportation Of 10000 wound
ed including both sides
1t is believed that the combinations on foot
will prevent the escape Of Lees army from
Virginia and bring upon IT disastrous and
lrrevocabe defeat as well ss place IN our
possession the rebel capital
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13

over the Chickihominy to within 10 miles If
Richmond.
Another despatch to the Herald dated City
Point May 7th says Our forces have adj
,anced $ miles from this point. At about
: clock last night heavy firing was heard
upon our extreme left.
From. returned passengers We learn that
Brig ten. Heckmans division, which hnd
been dispatched by Gen. Butler to tap the
Richmond. Petersburg and Weldon Railroad
had taken full possession Of these roads, I'M
der great oppos ition from the rebels. Gen.
IL. now holds them. Conflicting rumors reach
us from Petersburg. The only communication
We nave thus tar had with that CITY IL
through negroes. Some of them who have
come within our lines state that the city Is
only defended by the home guards, who
were called out as soon a. our advance was
heard OF. The negroes soy the milItis in
tend TO fight the Yankees
Communications being cut of 1000 rebels
could not resist our advance on that isted
town.
Brig. Gen. Graham with his feet Of gun
boats made reconnaissance up the App0ma-
tux river and captured reoel fort situated
tiShN OF hlhc illc~ run Itttieouie' y 'ui =
ther advance of few miles disclosed the *
istenee Of large earthYorks mounting scve-
raj heavy guns.
Every thing is quiet 80 far, and we apprc-
hcud no attack from the rehels.
NEW YORK, Nav II.
The Tr,5une's despatch OF this morning
says No courier arrived up to ii p. VI.
yesterday, tuesday from the Army. but
there is every reason to believe every thing
II working well.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13
CAIrO Ill Nav s


We have important news from the South
west On the 25th ult. wagon train con-
sisting OF 2i0 wagons returning TO Pine
Bluff. Ark. together With an escort com
prisins the Goth Iowa, 18th Ohio. and SD
Indiana. With pieces Of artillery. was cap
tured
Gen. Steele eft Camden for Little Rock.
On the Goth ult., being ont of supplies. On
the Both he crossed the Saline River. Before
crossing he wac attacked hv the rebels under
Gen Pagan. and during the evening por-
ton Of the rebel cavalry crossed above there
and proceeded 10 within eight miles Of Little
Rock. causing great alarm.
ii.n. Steele during tire whole msrcn IA hi>
rrtr,7at was harasstd hyrebels, bat was able
To keep them from doing him material dam
agc. lie found it necessary however to dec
troy HE trains and demulish every bridge BE-
hind him.
On May let, ten. oterie'- ivrves wtrt
within 10 miles OF Little Rock, End his cav
airy had reached that plsc,.
Officers FROM Little Rock I.l~'r' tua' place
and Pine Biui safe.
The steamer TilInsu has arrived hcTr VITA
op,. day lat,.r adsicc> ir'm Meinrhi-.
tn. advsuc4. uf ten. aturgis c='HTiry iF
strung with two piece- OF artillery encounter
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13

NV York, Nav :.
The Tribune despatch dated Union Mills
Va. 6,h A. NJ saw the Grand Army Of
Tn, Potomac crossed the Rapidan Nednes.
dav The 2d corps moved On Tuesday 10 the
mill opposite Elys Ford. On Wednesday
morning al o'clock the cavalry Guessed and
drove the rebel picsets from the opposite
heights meeting no opposition. The past
ton was gained and the corps moved uu ~
o'clock taking 10 Chancelorsville at which
place Gen. Hancock would establish hi-
headquarters.
The 5tb and 9th corps crossed at Gcrinania
Ford in course of the day taking the road 20
the Wilderness on Wednesday night ten.
Warren : headquarters Were a the Wilder
ness. zen. Scdgwick on hi right and the
general headquarters at Germanla ford.
On Thursday morning the rebels pressed
our picsets aud appeared To be in strong
force on our right.
The 5th y J cavalry diminishing on the
Orange {. II. road near Perkins Tavern
were driven in with severe loss leaving MANY
wounded on the field
ten. Grifhn'- division was marched for
ward on our right about 10 O'Clock TO feel
the enemy's position and was met the rebel
general 4. ?. Hill, supported by Ewell \
severe action took place IN which We cap
tured about $40 prisoners, though 1t Is r.
ported we lost two guns.
In the meantime Gen. Hancock marched
his corpe To the right 10 connect with ten.
Warren. and had hardly got into position.
his left resting on Orange Charlottesville
rod. when he was attacked by Longstreet
with his full corIe and part Of Ewcll's
ten Hancock with the assistance Of ten.
Terrrv's division of the 9th corps held his
Position under musket hire two and halt
hours in which his command suffered severe
" hut uficting much injury upon the enc
my.
Other developments have shown Lee 70
have his full force in our front.
II not being the purpose Of ten. Meade
to advance upon the enemy he ordered the
line Of battle to be held till morning.
Meanwhile the advance Of the 9th corps
crossed Germania Ford, taking position On
our right flank zen. Burn>Ides rear ar
rived this afternoon.
Ii was understood that general attack
was 10 he made this morning and heavy
firing had commenced on our right al >
O'Clock.
NEW YoKs, NAY q
C,ld s,ld 49, VI al l72
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Tho Rer1'de letter from Gen. Buffers
army. REPORTS the io-> of another gunb1at.
The ~baw-heen. an old ferry bout altered
into naval gunhlat. while engaging rebel
field battery received a rifle shot In her boil
er and ,xplli,l. which killed and wounded
number Of men and her commander and a
number ri her officer
The same letter has an account of battle
between Gen. Brooks command and the rebels
for the pos, ssion of the railroad between
Petersburg AMI Richmond The railroad
was Coined and lost hv rs two or three times.
Once on account of the ammunition giving
out it was lost. AID again because the enc
nv had masscd at that point and pressed us
back by lsTsc numbers.
The last time We Eraspci the prize we held
1t long enough 10 accomplish the object OF
the movement The railroad bridge crossing
one of the tributaries OF the AQPomntoN,
within seven miles of Petersburg, WAS set on
fire and totally consumed, and the railroad
track wa torn up ami DESTROYED for some
distance. and IN, road rendered useless long
enough Tor our forces Go carry out other and
more important operations.
MANY Of tire killed and wounded were ne
cee,srily left on the field near the railroad is
the enemy mas-in- themselves were able 10
drive H. away before we could get all the dr.
ablcd 20 the rear.
Oar losses are estimated az a1lUt -1V or
more iu kille-i and wounded.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13

In burlington, SATURDAY, NAV 'th. Mr.. Sarh
Hodges, aged 81 year..
Al West Milton, On Tuesday. May 81. I-e7, Mrs
Susan Merrill, aged s. years, widow Of Deacon +.
Merrill. formerly Il Castleton, VI.
In Swauton, May sth, Of Typhoid Pneumonia, az
ter distressing illness of ten DAYS, Sidney c. Par-
melee, aged Is years IN full hope % blessed im-
mortality His remains viii he brought 70 nurlin--
ton for iutcrneut on Wednesday the train arriv-
in= at l.31PM.
In Malone, y. y, April o., Mrs.. Anna Sheldon.
wife OF Bronson Keeier. aged %. She vas formerly
a resident Of this place.
In Essex. the 18th n April of Lung Fever, Mrs
Mary vancor, wife Of r ". vancor. asei O, years
IN Hinesburgh. May srd. Fhebe, wife Of Kent
Wsrd. aged %. MAY sth, Ida, daughter n Marcus
Burritt, aged .. Nav sth, Lucy, widow Of the late
Geo " Love. aged 50. APrl 23d, Mabel Dorman,
widow q the late Elijah Powell Of Charlotte aged
y wears
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13
NEW YORK, MAY :

NEW YORK, May :.
The Herald has Yorktown Va. letter
dated the 4th stating that Col. Enderbork
with detachment Of the lst y. \. mounted
rifles left Williamsburg Yesterday morning,
moving along the old Richmond stage rDad,
and meeting mo- obstruction til he passed
Barhamsville. The purity here divided, Mag
Wheelan taking the York River Road. while
the main body pushed on to Statewide.
The object was to capture TIE rebel pickets
at New Kent, c. H. The phcl out-po-ts
were captured. After our appearance al
New Kent, the rebel force stationed there
feel and were pursued some distance, when
our forces returned.
On the return when SIX miles East of Bar
hamsville, several torpedocs exploded IN
d, nse wood and several men and horses were
hit but no one killed.
The Herdic-s letter dated Newport News
says The iron-clads Atlanta. Roanoke,
Onon6aga and Tecumseh moved NJ the
James River some DAYS ago.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13
NJ. NnRv My


The Evening Post vavs Private letters
from Chattanooga dated week ago affirm
positively that Gen. Sherman's armies would
move on the ID inst.
Private letters from Bulls Gap, Tenn.
April 9th announce the destruction of the
East Tennessee and Virginia r. r. for
distance Of Is miles between Lick Creek and
Greenville, Tenn. by brigade Of Gen. Cox :
command.
Every bridge on the railroad for miles was
burned and the rails bout. The road cannot
be repaired for months.
Another expedition left Bulls Gap on the
9th 10 destroy the railroad over the Watau-
"a River, 81 miles distant from the Gap.
Our forces had fight with the enemy under
Mudwall jackson, completely routing him
On their return our troops burned all the
bridges and tore up the entire track at all
points within their reach.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13
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rR,xcIs R,RKER,s ESTATE.

lzTFt the subscribers having been appcin-s- ~
w n. Honorable tho Probate Court IJI ~
District q Chittenden, Commissioners 70 r-l'' =;
examine and adjust the claims AMI ueui4-l- 49,.
all persons against the estate or Frames Llt.-
late II Cbariotfe. IN said District cc'1l 5l'
represented iusolvcnt and also all claims 1t- ~
nla1d- exhibited in Offset thereto and SIX u1l- :
from The day Il date hereof, being allowed ~
C.yrt C,- tha- uurpose We 40 therefore hereby
1--WE notice hat We will attend O the ous.n- %
our appointment ~ the dwelling al jam. --.-i',
in sfarI,tr- In said District the tllf- ,.le'-
III INN, and October next. az 10 o'clock L. -
Dated thf. 18th d1y of April, A. ID l'-i
join HAZARn, tCommis.l1ners.
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NV YosK. MAY =,


Dispatches from a rebel source have been
received which state tbs; Gen. Lee has been
MORALLY wounded
The rebel amy is falling hack On Rich-
mond where the next stand will be made.
The HsrGld's dispatch dated City Point.
Va. Nav 9th, noon. .ays Reconnaissance
sent out by Gen. Butler sscertaIned the fact
that the city OF Petersburg WAS Evacuated.
las, night by the rehel-. This step was sp-
parently necessary by the enemy to allow
their troops to reach Richmond before our
forces cut them off.
\ division 81 Gen Batter c,mm'nd Wa
Immediately despatched TO Petersburg to
en;Tench themselves.
The iron-clads had advIn,cd i'youd Ci's
Point -eyeral mile snl will probably co'ut
To- anchor someN here about Aiken's Land
inz THUS far not single slot has teeu
fired hy The rebels.
The Hcrold's letter from Bermuda Han
dr,d morning Of the 9Th confirms the state
urnt Of the ndyaucc 81 the cplOrcd cavalry
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-13
Lee reported scOnmdcd.
THE BATTLE OF FRI
DAY.
Desperate fighting.
ATTACKS or THE REBELS
REFUSED.
MasurNcrnN Alar

WssHNGroN. May q.
Tie Times Washington dispatch saws
Culpepper is being strongly fortified and will
be used rs depot tor stores.
IL is reported that a strong column Of
troops under Gems Couch and Sigel are
marching up the Shenandoah valley, as a
cooperating column destined eventually to
cut the Va. and Tenn. R. r. while General
Butler forces or a part Of them strike the
other K. r. at or near Petersburg, thus ssy-
ering all Railroad communication between
Richmond and the South.
zen. Butler took the field in person, at the
head OF the army on the peninsula, Yesterday.
and has his host marshalled by such leaders
A. Gems. W. F. Smith. Gilmore. Terry and
Weitze
The movements assumes an expedironary
character An immense feet Of transports
and strong squadron OF monitors and gun
boats will convoy it up one OF these broad
rivers t. the hack door of Richmond.
NV York. May 6.
Gold sold this morning al 10 A., this after
noon at 1874