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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-31

THE YANKEE GOLD BAsLs.-Our readers will recoliect
we common with many other papers, have referred
to the various jobbng operations by which the Yankee
Treasury far succeeded and still hopes to succeed
in keeping down the remum upon gold.
very short time since gold in New York went up U
l69 whereupon CHASE at once threw certain amount OF
gold into market with the temporary effect OF bringing 1t
down to 100 but hardly bad this been done when the
temporary passed and gold commenced rising
until on Friday last up in New York to 1884 being
but trfe urder its very highest point That point and
it, has doubt already been attained and cannot
be either put below that kept down at that
by such tamperng Secretary CHASE has been
rying on
Before the first of May gold in New York will In all hu'
probability reach fully 200 that is 1t will take two
dollars In greenbacks to buy of gold To country
so largely dependent upon foreign commerce, and trying
to carry on this is little short CT absolute ruin When
gold has reached 200, state of things will have been
reached mt which there is standing sti~ Either some
backward step be taken the forward dash over the
precpice commercial and financial ruin must be looked
in the face.
true and sorry say il true that Confed-
crate currency and finances have been about BIS bad 8s
they could be- and that although mpr wing they are
still better than they ought to be-. might appear
that Whit have been saying about commercial and
financial ruin impending the Yankees would apply
forcbly to ourselves We admit this far as
the situations of the Yankees and Confederates SINH
lar, but no farther For to attempt to carry on
foreign trade, the Yankees do, would be impossible
Fortunately for us the Yankee blockade that pre-
receiving specie its equivalent for our pro-
auctions, AID thus sustaining our currency, re-
lieYes frCm the necessity CT sustaining Tor
eign relations. by cutting off foreign CON-
merce The Yankees differently situated. They depend
upon their and financial power, and when that
fails, great, no doubt, will be the failure.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-31

worse If we are crushed We must take what comes
for the world viii never sympHthize with the defeated
rarty Thanks to Providence we cannot be oVerrun az
the Danes can-the smallest OF ou' STATES exceeds
nanmark Proper in NORTH Carolina is
three times as large. The Danish population ia
also too small to cope with Austria Prussia and the
German Confederation any terms. The there is
foregone conclusion before it Virginia her
SELF divided and impoverished she appears to be- ex
ceeds Denmark in military resources. And although the
Danes good and have, Tor It's sze good navy
and the Germans are not and have not season una
vourabe for naval operations in high Latitude SO that
really Denmark derives little advantage 80 from her ma
val superiority Daily Journal, 3Oh'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-31

EASTER SUNDAY has come and gone Il has made
less noise than it did, though for that matter
do all celebrations at least they so to The
world is getting older pcrhaps the individuals and
tons certainly do Individuals though au aggre
gate, we suppose that people will average about the
same they used to, since none advance to middle
life old age without passing through CHILDHOOD and
youth so that the morning and forenoon OF lie must
continue bear their woutd proportions to It's after
noon and evening.
Lent, which closed with E.s'er' was q perplexing
period, since is duration about coincdent with
that of the fuss about the and the old currency
and change was not to be had without much tribua-
ton.
The solemn observances of the Catholic and Episco.
pal Churches ore no doubt still kept up in connection
with the OF Lent but take it for granted that
the abstinence from meats has been but sparngly en-.
forced Fish could not be Ind soldiers could not fast
and people, not soldiers, generally glad to get
either fish, fish fowl without running much risk OF
over-indulgence
The time during which the question of funding will
remain an open ore is rapidly drawing TO a close He
who wakes up on Friday mornn, having neglected to
make the proper funding arrangements to meet his
taxes will probably wake up ieelng somewhat like an
"April Fool.'
By the way the Charleston Courier makes mention
of Easter eggs as among the constitutions" still sur
viving as late last week We had forgotten their
existence
It is sincerely to be hoped that Elser has
and eone-that Lent is over, and funding about pla
ed out' we may have some weather more favourable
for gardens aud early vegetables Every hing looks
about as ill as it Can do We do not recollect more
backward season. but perhaps we never paid quite as
much attention to the signs of the times in that way
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-31
FROa TIE UNITED; STATES

RICHMOND, March Goth. 1854.
The Philadelphia Inquirer of the 22d has been received
So 600 troops shortly o.be assembled st Annapolis
for Burnsde's second expedition
1t is stated that Longseet mounting his inantry Tor
an ncurs'on int" Kentucky.
Ayerill is i'll at hartinsburg.
Gold i'll NY, On the 2lst was quoted at G3l Exchange
1T.
The INQUIRE London correspondence thinks that the
Pamerston Ministry will soon BE euStcd' Inc Iahau'an
Ministry has resigned.
flag of truce boat reported coming up the river
yerterday evening.
[sECoED DISPATCH.
RICHMOND, March 2G, 1864.
There quite financial excitement hero to-day IN
pntior of time allowed By the banks
for the Withdrawal of deposits Fanding has rapidly IN
creased All kinds of bonds aid stocks demand at
high figures.
report that the flag OF truce boat was approaching
City Point incorrect No hoat il expected fer several
Ia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-31
For the Journal.
Lfns 8
BY D. K. B.

lqgestel bu The sknSh at Morton's Ford the Rapid
an River, Va, Oct. llth, 1863.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-31
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL

CcNrEeERATE STATES OF AMEHlCA'
WILMINGTON, N. O.. THURSDAY. MARCH 81, 1864.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-03-31

The following extract private letter. too
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
; SEPTEMBER 9, 1864.

IDLE GrRLs.--The number OF idle and
useless girls in all our large cities seems
steadily increasing. They lounge or sleep
through their mornings, parade the streets
during the afternoon, and assemble in
frivolous companies Of their own and 9th
er sex to pass away their evenings. What
n store OF unhappiness for themselves and
others is being laid up for coming time,
when realresponsibIijies shall be thought.
lessly assumed! They are skilled in no
domestic duties--nay. they despise them {;
have no habit Of industry nor taste for the
useful. What will they be as wives and
mothers? Alas for the husbands and chill.
dren, and alas for themselves. Who can
wonder II domestic unhappiness or domes-
tic ruin follows? Ii is one OF the world s
Oldest moxims that idencss is the mother
of all evil and wretcIedness. How sadly
strange is it that SO many parents--moth
ors especially--forget this, aud bring up
their children in dainty ideness. They
are but sowing the wind to reap the whirl.
wind.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
TESTIMONIALS.

MCNsoN, Goauga Co, , Ohio, April l2lh 1862.
Having had lh:ce children afflicted with a
breaking out we called tho itch used remedies
for sauo, but 10 ~ good effect. Then uied to
cure them by using medicines 10 purify or cleanse
the blood, but It ConIlucd 10 grow worse. pno
boy, five years old, the worst, could not bend el'
thgr arm, aud SO much corruption issued from
back And nrms, that he had To change his ShIrt
every day, and soak IL IN warm water from i've
10 ten minutes before he could get It oil. One
arm 80 bad supposed no would lose the use OF IL.
Alter some umu, head badly broken out, Alter
Two months dOctorlng, was discouraged IN doing
any thing, for no was growing worse, | provi.
dGnunlly heard OF n remedy ior this scourge.
wrote TO DR.. T.. StcKney. OF tho State oi New
York, and procured two boXos OF his salyo, which
cured my children in Two weeks. Tho third np,
pllcaann, | found il was helping them materially.
Two years have elapsed, and they have had no
breaking Uut since. SIDNEY MCBRIDE
ALLrGnENY, N. Y, April isl, 1868.
Having two children badly afflicted With the
Itch, as | supposed, doctored for three months,
aud all the tlmo growing worse, the hoshy paris
ut the body and head nearly covered with n
bronsing out Some parts ran together, forming
large sores. ] employed n doctor lor SIX weeks,
who said ne could do no more tor them, !
thought they muSt die, | learned oi Dr. l..
SuCkneys aaivo, which il was said he was using
with great success, went thirty niles, 10 hi
residence, and procured two boxes, which nlirely
cured nay children in thirty days. +. lilLL.
7i6G
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
AYERS
CATHARTTC Pills

possess so many advantages over the other
purgstives in the market, and their superior
virtues are SO universally known, that we need
quality is maintained equal to the best it ever
has been, and that they may be depended on
to do all that they have ever done.
Prepared by j. c. AVER, N. D., & Co.,
Lowell, Mass, and sold by
Sold by Cook II Mctiowan and DIR. ]. Mich.
OILS, ,Chardon; J. Il. Field, Ilambden; G. w Gar
ret, Montville; C. Il c, X. Harmon, Chester
X Roads; DR.. Cleveland, Burton; w l. Por.
ter, Bundysburg; C. 6. Field. East Claridon; II
N. Pitner. Parkman;J. W.Thompson, Middle
field, aud by dealers generally. 739yl
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09

LIFE is caskot, not precious 10 itsolf, but
valuable in proportion to what fortune, or
industry. or virtue, has placed within il yot
how few think OF this.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09

WEALTH boars moro heavily on talent
than poverty; under gold mountains and
thrones, who knows how many a spiritual
giant may lilo crushed down aud buried
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
Pension and War Claim Agency.

N.HATHAWAY, ,oithefrm ofThrasher,
J.. Duriee IL Hathaway,i is authorized and
licensed by theGovernment, to procure Bounty
money back pay and Pen sions for soldiers,or for
disab ed sold iers and Il other claim ga inst the
Government Of the Uuited States, and OF the
State of Ohio. Business attended TO promptly
and honestly. Charges for procuring Pension,
and no charge until bounty or back pay OBJ
tained.
DrL.A. Hamilton has been appointed Ex-
aminine Surgeon for Geauga County, by whom
all applicantsior Invalid Pensions mnsi be ex-
amined. ..
Apply in person or by letter, enclosing
stamp. 10 IN. HATHAWAY,
6g5tf Chardon, Ohio
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
A Great Discovery.

nR. T.. SrlCKNEY, of New York has pro-
- duccd Compound that cures the disease
that prevails To "A great extent N seme parts oil
this state which bailles the skill oI most physi-
caus-whlch some term Camp Itch salt
RhGum some Eryspclas. 1t will cure any
KIND OF brcaNlng oUt. When children are Nr 81
attack ad thoy are doclerGd .ur luu Itch, whlc h
generally makes them break out worse. FOR
sSllo by Cook \. NaGJwan, Cnardpu, ONO, the
only place where itcan be procured IN the stat .
Price, 30 cents per box.
QJ-On receipt ul % cents we will send box
to any part OF the State
COOK & NJ cGOWAN.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09

CTTL engineers report that the volume
Of water which passes over the Falls of Nj.
ngara, is ninoty IN illions of tons por hour.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09

NTOTICE.-The Undersigned has been ap.
~ pointed and qualified as Administrator of
the estate of Harvey Belden, deceased, late Of
Middlefeld, Geauga County, Ohio.
Z. r. THOMSON.
Middlefeld, August 26th, 1864. 763w3'
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
FOX SALE BY

A. Cook Chardon J Smith Thompson; ]. w.
Garrtt, Moniviile; r. 2. Burnett. Russell; c. ?
Treat, Claridon; A. Mathews, Newburv; John
May hew, Auburn; Johnson & futile Burton
Ed. Thompson, Huntsbsrg; w H Harpham,
Bainbridge; VIM. Mumford, Welchfeld; +. n.
Hathaway, Iambden; Lavier Darymple, Troy
Center; Warren Bishop, NJ dlefield; c S. Field,
East Claridon! Tracy w. Scott, Chester Cross
Roads, and by Druggists and Merchants gener-
ally throu ghout the u. s and Canadas,
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
Doubt no wOvG.

As proof that the Blood Purifier and Pills purely
vegetable have the certificates OF those eminent chem
sts Professors Chiffon Of N " and Locke Of Cincinnati.
Read DR.. Robacks Special Notices and Certificates pub
lshed in conspicuous part Of this Paper from time to
time.
Price Of the scandinavian Vegetable Blood Purifier 81
DER BOTTLE per OF the Scandinavian Veg
etable Blood Pills, 25 per box, boxes for ST.
Principal Once and SalesrOom, No. East Fourth st.,
Sd Building from Main St., Cincinnati, o. Laboratory.
No. ls Hammond ST. et.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
AvG VMCNWNAeA
8 8 8 8 .

ONEperson writes, her daughter was cured
of fits of nine years standing and st Fitus'
dance of two years
ANOTHER writes, his son was cured
after his flesh had almost wasted away.
The doctors pronounced the case incura-
Bile.
ANOTHER was cured of Fever and Ague
after trying every medicine in his reach.
which had existed fourteen years.
ANOTHER of Rheumatism of eight years.
Cases innumerable of Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint could DO mentioned in which the
Purifier and Pills
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09

NDTICE-All persons having unsettled ac-
~ counts with the Undersigned will please call
collection. A. COOK,
Chardon, Aug 18th, 1864. 76ltf
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OF WovN N\sC q CNNnvvvN.
We H\OoA PMs

are the most active and thorough pills that
have ever been introduced.
They act so directly upon the Liver, excit-
ing that organ to such an extent as that the
system does not relapse into its former con.
dition, which is too apt to be the case with
simply purgative pill
They are really q
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09

which, in conjunction with tho
B\ooA 2wvvSlev,
will cure all the aforementioned diseases,
and, of themselves, will relieve and cure
Headache, Costiveness, r..-.
Colio Pains, Cholera .Morbus,
Indigestion, pain in the .Beluels,
Dizziness, eto.
Try these medicines, and you will never
regret it.
Ask your neighbors, who have used them,
and they will say they are
&ooA Medicines,
and you should try them before going for q
physician. :.
Get Pamphlet or Almanac of my local
agent, and read the certificates, and if you
have ever doubted you will
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-09-09
French Breakfast and Dinner
G O z F e z

OWING to the very high price of Coffee, and
~ the great difficulty in procuring good, uni.
form and reliable article, our customers have
often expressed wish thai they could be supplied
from iirst hands. 1t was the intention of
TUp CDp,T ,uDnJr,y mn, coup,yy
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1864-08-24
LATE NORTHERN NEWS.

Petersburs. Ang. ls.-The New York
Herald of the 10th has been received. The
leading rliturial SAYS We are satisfied
mat IN casting abnut for thnsc great under
current. IL public opinion. which always
Indicate the drlt, 1T political sentiment, me
ver, never n.arrr the mark than in Gus ad
yocac, Of SPECIAL commissioners from Wash.
inctan in behslf af an armistIce and a Con-
xen,ion III ~ the States. IN or,ier TO con.
,ider the ways and means 10 peace.
Tie Herald calls upon IT.. merchant
ptincrs. manufacturers. hnanci-r.. trades
men. waking. men OF all professions aud
all pursuits, regardless Of parry no,l"ns aud
psriy leaders. 10 proceed At once TO u,
rnrk Of bringing together Grand Mass
Meeting II independent citizens % unIof
Square tnr the express object u appopt,u.
committee gf i've hundred Representative
citizens to Wait upon Line 10 ~ brhali o
an embassy 10 iichmoud with liberal aver
lures TOR an arrnistiee aud Convention .
all the States 10 order ~ zee u this dread
fuI war cannot be ended IN a mutually y
tisfaclory treaty Of peace.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1864-08-24
Notice = Tax in Kind,

VyHH undersigned. Assessors for Orange county,
Il will attend Al ihs following times and places for
the puspose of assessing the Tax in kindin Wheat
Oats, Rye. ed Hay, AMI Wool:
At Chapel Hill; on Monday and Tuesdsy. the 5tt
aud 9Th of Sertepbef, 1864.
White Cross, on Wednesday the 18th.
Thomas ]. Caies's. on Thursday the sih.
j. W. Miles. on Friday the 9ih
IlilIeborough, on Monday. Tuesday and Wed
nesaay, The i2th, 18th and 18th.
Cedar Grsye. on THURSDAY the 18th.
Caldwell, on Friday the l6th.'
!" Red Mountain. on Monday the isihs
.Mangum's Store. on Tuesday the Goth.
John D. Lipscombs, on "Wednesday the 2lsi.
purham's depot, on Thursday and Friday, TIC
2al and ri.
Gunler's, ON Saturday the 24th. =.
All Farmers will be expected TO meet Us at the
above limes.and places prcparedt list their crops o.
Grain in bushels of 90 pounds, Oats 81 pounds, and
RIVE Sc pcunds; Hay and Wool By weight
The notice Of the 10th ofAugust i hereby rcvo-
ed John A. TURRENTINE.1 A..::.ou
ALFRED r. STROUD,
August IL.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1864-08-24
Notice - Confederate Tax.

rTyHE undersigned, Assessors for Orange county,
/ will attend at the following times and places Y
for the purpose Of assessing the Taxes for the year
1864: r
At Chapel Hill, on Monday and Tuesday, the 5th
and 9th days of September
White Cross, OH "Wednesday the 7th.
Thomas ]. Catess. on Thursday the 9Th.
]" ]. w. Miles's, on Friday the 9th.
. Hillsborough on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, the 18th, 18th and l4,h.
Cedar Grove, on Thursday the 18th.
!" CALDWELL on Friday the 10Th.
]. Red Mountain, on Monday the 10th.
Mapgums Store, on Tuesday the Goth.
John d. Lipscomb's. on Wednesday the 2lst.
q Durhams Station, on Thursday and Friday, the
22d and 23d.
Gunter's, on Saturday the gath.
The taxpayers Of Orange county are hereby noti-
fed to attend at the times and places above stated
dearest their respective residences and furnish 10 the
SCISSORS a correc. list of the following subjects Of
taxation on hand, held owned on the nth Of Fe-
bruary, 1864: Number of acresof Land, and value
in 1860; Slaves, number, sex and values number Of
Horses Mules, Asses, Jennets, 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, Spiritp-
Gus Liquors, &C.. on hand nth February, 1864, and
not necessary Tor family consumption in 1854; House.
hod and Kitchen Furniture, Agricultural implements,
tMechancs Tools Musical Instruments, Carriages,
Carts, Days. Wagons, Books, Maps, and value in
1860; Property Of Corporations, Joint Stock Comps-
MES 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 ;vaue of money held abroad, and bills
of exchange in foreign countries, and the value Of all
articles Of primal or mixed property not enumerated
above, and not exempt from taxation.
Land, Slaves. Cotton and Tobacco purchased since
1.-The LIST day Of January, 1864, must be listed Of tbs
amount paid for them.
HIM C. STROUD, ..i.
NJ. 4. ANGLER,
Angus, j J !, 1864. So
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obituary.

Died. 10 Alamance county, on the 18th instant
o. Dip,hsria. FRANKLIN LEE, youngest child Of
s,ephed i. and Mary J. White, aged Is months.
Died, a; csnp winjer Hospital, Richmond. Va,
on the 9TH day Of July last, Joseph w. PoR-,
TERRIFIED in the ed year of MS age. He recei-
we'd mortal wound near Petersburg, on the Tst day
Of June. His sufetinss great until the dag Of
his death. The deceased was member Of Company
E, 3ls, n. {. Troops. He volunteered and Joined
the company in 1861. He was gallant and brave
soldier, always conducting himself on the field Of
battle and IN camp TO gain the respect and az
feciion Of officers anu men. His body gone, bur be
will be long remembered BY bis comrades for his
many noble qualities aud soIder.ikc conduct in all
cases He prsessed faith in Jesus Christ at quite
an early sge. He leaves a mother. brother and
sister, and large circle Of friends 10 mourn his loss
Died, in this county, the 9th Of July last. Mrs.
MARTHA a. Z. McCAULEy, aged 80 years, wife
\ Of II. Crawford Mscauley, and daughter Of VIM. ii.
| Kali, deceased. This amiable young woman was
! from early lite a regular, and We believe worthy
communican, In The Presbyterian Church al Little
River. Her life was exemplary and her influences
beneficial Her death though unexpected was mol
loo soon; fur aod, who knows the end from the be.
ginning, Ind appointed the time, and He has called
his child home himself TO enter upon the great re-
waiJ IN heaven, TO associate with all the good son'
before and 10 welcome the dear cues efl behind Il
thai peaceful rest, when their time shall at ensit
arrive. The hcrcaved husband may resi- assured tbs
The large eiicis u friends AM The church from which
she was taken, sympaihize with him, aud pray ihs
the chasliscmcnt which is fol the present grievous
MAY afterwards produce The peaceabe fruits Of rights
business, and lead 10 joyful participation in the BIZ.
: Of The heavenly state. II T.
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ny MONDAY MORNINGS MAIL.
FROM PETERSBURG.

Petersburg. Aug. lS.--A force OF the 5th
earns Of the enemy, assisted by cavalry,
broke through our lines on our right ms
morning, and succeeded n reaching the
Weldon Railroad just above six mile sta
ton, tearing up part Of the railroad, some
s.y as much as two miles. H. s. Walkers
Virginia, and Davis's Mississippi Brigade
coming upon the raiders, sharp light en-.
sued. the result Of which has not been tul-
~ ascertained. One hundred and nifty
eight prisoners, including eight officers
captured in the fight, have arrived here.
Tie enemy are in full retreat. by latest
adyices prisoners say the move had two
Gold object, TO draw troops from our front,
in order, il possible, to charge our works.
and secondly to break the railroad.
Petersburg. Aug ls.-fhe ensmy's force
eauaped to-day consisted of three brigades
of The 5th corps with 10th section of artil>
lery, and an unascertalnei force Of caval-
~ commanded by Gen. Warren. The en-
cmy engaged our cavalry about nine o.
clock about faur miles southwest ut town,
driyin. ,hem 10 some Iour miles. when our
infantry came into action at two o'clock,
driving the enemy back some three quar-
,ers ii 4 mile. Night ended the engage
ment. the enemy holding the WeldonI rail
road at a point about three miles below the
CITY. The force Of the enemy's cavalry IL
repcrted and believed TO have gone on a
raid in the direction Of the SonthsiJe Rail.
road. Tie enemy. loss to-day - unas'
eer,sined. Ours MT heavy. Among the
woundr,. arr CnI.. Lsell, Of Virginia, ane
blair. u Mississippi. About two hundred
prisonrrs we're captured.
Petersburg. Aug. i9th.-About ) ocloc'
this evening. the arrangements being com
melted. ,yr tnrces attacked, in front an,
rear. Warrrn'> Fifth Yankee corps, whlc
had made a temporary Judgment on IN
Weldon railroad. two miles below here
driving ,l.rin backwards upwards OF Nv
miles. and capturing over two ihou'an
prisoners. including Brig. Gen. Hayes. an
! number n stands Of colors.
A heavy ram has been falllng all day.