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Casualties:

Froni;lstters and exchange. we gather the fol-
loving casuai.i,ls in Edgeasld Companies in late
sugagemeats in Virginia and Georgia
CASUALTIES IN Co. 3, 6rH REGIMENT. S. &C.
Near Trayillian's Station on the Virginia Csn-
tral Railroad, en- the llth June:
Company E. Gapt.in J Gregg, commanding
Killed :, Privates W Brsoks, II Moss, Mat
thew Mos,, L Padsett, ] W Noble, A Kilcroasc,
j W MsyersEWsunded Captain ] j Gregg,
slight in srn Sergeant S G Cothran, in spine,
severely; Sergeant A A Giles, in thigh, severely
Corp JAS Quattlsbaum, in hip, slightly Corp W
D Roundtree, iIrthirh, slightly; Prirates Rich
ard Berry, in arm, slightly J NJ Briggs, in ear,
slight; A Bushuell, in thigh, slight; w LiCla1-
ton, arm smputatsd; kirkland, in hang, slight;
s E Mays, thigh amputates; H R Quat!lebaum,
in leg. slight; E V Steedman. in shoulder, Sc
yere A G Williams, in leg, slight; P N Williaui,
ffleft eye, severe; NJ Holder, in breast, slight
R i Brvadwater, in shoulder, slight. Missing
Pfivateg Samuel. Blackwell, Lafayette Cogburn.
Gel. Aiken, of this Regiment was also se7ers-
ly wounded, and cur gallant young friend, sergt.
Majer J.,o. Sheppard, son Of Mr.. Geo. Sheppard
of thi, District was killed in the samo engage
meut.
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The Southern Cultivator.

We have received this excellent agricultural
journal for juno. It's terms are only IS per nm.
mum, and is now dooidedly the nhoapest papor in
all Southland 1t is published by D. Rapnoyp,
Augusta, Ga. The following are tho contents OF
the number before usI
.PLAarArIoy EcoNoNy, E1c-Hints for the
month, Making Chaese, The Fruit Crop, Mulchine,
Hog Cholera Cured, Raising Grapes, etc., Cotton
Of the South, Yankee Cotton, Premature Matri.
mony, Undevelopcd Resources, Paper, tho Per.
simmon, Summer Pruning, A Sign, dive mo q
Homo, (Poetry.) Cultivation of the Sell, "Tho
Heroes Of 1861" Surface Manuring, Physical
Education, Wheat in North CuroIina, Youthful
Industry, Artificial Limbs, Foster, Our Railroads,
Worth Of q Good Garden, Noble Fellows, Authors
not Fathers, To have Cheap Leather, Lettuce
and Cut Worms, Transfer of Bends.
EDIronIAL.-Chapge of Price, Five Dollar
Bills, New Publications, Answers to Correspon.
dents. Fine Grasaes, Rase Leavcs, OLD Brine,
Hardy P.acbos. Compliments" The Garden,
lc.stiors for Producers, Money Due Us.
RrolpEs, .-Tc.-chlefiie vt Sodium, Smukc for
Wounds, Blackberry Vino, Heuves in Horses,
Light Pie Crust, Cheap Soap, Useful to House.
Eo0psrs, Licc on Cattle. =
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For tho Advertiser.
Tribute sf Respect.

TrlDute 81 respect.
At regular Communication of Mackey Ledge,
Ne. 90, A. F. NJ, at Hickory Grove, juno 18th
1884, Brothers J. P. BoDIE, NJ. RUsHroN, and E..
STILL having been appointed Committee to
draft I suitable Preamble md Resolutions 70 the
memory of Brother THOMAS D. HARVEY, Jr.,
whs died from wounds received at the battle Of
Spott,ylvania c. H., AID BrotherJ. W. WRIGHT
mso was killed at the battle Of tho Wilderness,
which were unanineusly adopted:
WHEREAS, Nc have LeRrd with regret Of the
fall Of Brothers THOMAS B. HARVEY, Jr., and
]. W. WRIGHT, who lave gallantly laid lsrn
their lives in defence of .aeir country and their
esuntry's rights. Two bettsr or bravsr mon
never lived, or mere uillinsl, made the sacrifce
required Of them. Therefore,
Beit Resolred, That in their death We have
lost two geod apd efficient mnmb,rs, aud We ssro-
y lament their irreparab!p loss.
Resolved, That We appreciate thai, usral worth
aud character, ard that blank page in cur
minute book bs inscribed to their nlemsry, and
that the members Of tho Lodge wear the usual
badge Of meurning for thirty days.
Reselccd, Chat we sympathize with the he
relrsd widow and ianiliot, and extend to them
our esndelenee in their sore Affections
Re,olred, That ne humbly submit ts:the will
of our Creator, aEd si-s up sur believed Br.ihsrs
to the Saviour of all mankind, having all eos6cc
dencs Of their peace NTH him.
Rc,Olred, That copy Of these Resolutions hs
sent to tho companion ard families Of eur deed
brothers, and to the Eagsfell Adp.rtiser COR pub
licatijn. ELIJAH STILL, Sec'ry.
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The Weather and Crops.

Tho last week. of hot and dry weather has
been cmphaticsas ono of r0rk, and many =
hand and efficient stroke has been maas. Farmers
are beginning to got their crops in fne condition
.gain corh,, potatoes, &c, are generally locking
well, aud are nos growing of rapidly. Indeed
the prospects at thi. juncture for 'ufi'is5ncJ'
and cren j surplus, OF the provision crops is
quite xu.picious. There was heaSy arsa OF
land own in wAeat-and PSF consequence it is
said that eur farmers hare now on hand the larS-
est crop ever raiscd in Bdgefeld. The Oats were
n ever batter,-in fact thOro is no end to them.
One of our largest planters assures US that his
entire Oats crop will average five feet in height
Tho "good time coming" wiu surely soon be
here and then VIC trust eur flour doings and
chicken 6xinssn will not be- like new calico dfes-
ges or angels visits, SO few and far between si
they have heretofore been.
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aH Tha. Government Is paying $40 Per su.hel

~ Tha- Government Is paying $40 Fer sushe
fer blackberries with which to mako blackberry
Vino for sick soldiers. Send your Berries to p.
J. BExcKMIys, Augusta, Ga. Tho berries should
be placed in clean barrels and these we'll stopped
No matter if the berries are bruised.
4n- Forrest is. nom tho undisputea master OF
the situation in Northern Mississippi, and holda
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad through
tho State and West Tennessee. What bis cosrse
may bo, now that he has achieved this signal ad-
vantage, NO have not yet learned; but we shall
re,t content in tho confidence thathe s.csthe moves
and opportunities of the enemy That are concealed
to u, las he did before his late victory and that
he will be very aptto strike il the right place.
AT the auction sale Of siz per cent. non
t,x.bIe bends in. Columbia, en- Tho 22d, prices
ranged at from enc hundred and thirty-tiys to
enc hundred and Gfty-one, and cltsed at the first
quotation, at which tho bulk Of the bonds were
sold. The aggregate Of rass was six hundred
and sixty-ive thousand dollars.
aa~ vallanligham suddenly appeared attRe
recent Democratic Convention in Hamilton, ohie,
and was elected delegate to tho Chicago COnven-
Zion. He urged discretion. He stated that Lin
coin might deprive him of life. but not again of
liberty. Al last accounts.he MAS at Dayton, and
said he had calculated the consequences il arrest
ed, and said that hs would have an eye for an
eye, md tooth for a tooth so help him the ever
living Jshorah He would remain, quiet until
after the Chicago Convention.
5sas An extract from the Washington CORES
ponionoe of tho Herald exhibits in the strongest
light tho bankrupt condition of the Yankee Gov
ernlpeut. Tie expenses Of the Government have
been run up from two millions per day, in 1862
aud 1883, to four millions per day in 1884.
w- A Yankee officer Was captured bynegroes
on Tuesday morning, 18th instant, near Pendle-
ton, S. C3 nRd turned over to the proper authori-
ty.' He was endcavoring to make his way to
md was one of the party nho
escaped during his transit from Virginia to Geor-
sia.
@r A child va, recently baptized in Winona,
Minnesota, bearing ths name of "Stonsr,ll
Jackson" The Yankees do not reli.h.thh. Th.
New York times says "This is visiting the sins
If he fathers uron tic children With vengeance.
Csnnst I'll: Cupperhcads be content with their
,wa infamy, without entailing its scrofulous no.
nsn ssu upon their p0s.srity"
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gar 1t is stated that Grant has peremptorily
demanded III unconditional surrender Of Peters,
bug.
w At Fort johnson, the Yankee abode for
their prisoners, en- the Sth April, that being the
day set aside by prssideat Daris a. a day Of
Gfasting, humiliation and prayer" the CsAfed-
crate officers declined to receive their ratlons,
whereupon the Yankee authorities Withheld their
msstrationr for three days. This Isl coatcnpti-
BILE .Aeanness quito in keeping with the eiaraa-
>teristics Of the Yankees as exhibited during the
w4r.
M0- GranlIlin is distant from the Ouiskiits
of Petersburg from TIVE and half to three miles,
his right resting on the Appom.ttox un the cast,
and his left extending nearly to tho Petersburg
.nd Weldon railway, which runs due tou!b from
Petersburg. Although so near, the armies are,
owing to tho fact that the country is thiekly
wooded, not visible from the town.
jar If tax pay0rsyhayo Eve dollar notes which
they desire to use in the payment ei their taxes
they. can do it and save themselves from loss. by
funding them prior to the lst July and using the
certificates when the taxes become due.
,y It is reported that Major Bate and Cap
tain sturdivant, of sturdivnnt's battery, who
wore captured in the fight of Thursday, 10th
inst, Lear Petersburg, while being taken to the
rsar by negro guard. wsro murdered by the
black saYages. This was reported in Petersburg,
and Yankee prisoners captured in the fight of
Friday night confirm the story. If this cola;
bleoded murder be true, we hope our Government
may be aroused to ssme measure Of retaliation.
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RAID ON PETERSBURG AND WELDON RAIL-
,zRoAD.-At an early houry yesterday forenoon,
we learn that the Petersburg and Weldon
road was struck by a raiding party at Rheims
depot, ten miles from Petersburg. Up to
the present writing, Wednesday PM, wo
have received no direct telegraphic
ment of the fact. At about the time when
the railroad is reported to have been struck,
the wires between this point and Petersburg
ceased working. Which seems toscon6rm the
report. ...es.,.
Stirring times were expected on yesterday
in the vicinity of Petersburg, not depending
.up,m the option of the enemy. Whether
this expectation was correct or what was the
resul. of any movements made remains as
yet in doubt.-Wilmington Journal, June %.
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The Wheat Crop..-Look out for Specu.
latofs, :

y -
Within the last fsy days syre have received from
all quarters Of our large and wealthy District
the .sast gratifying rtports,of tie i,emeniis crop
Of: Wheat just harvested. With bat a few excep-
tions the crop'has al boea saSely .sarssred. And
theIbundaht yield ef the present CROP. has great
ly surprised every one, for at one tins tho Whe,.
prospect MAJ. anything but promising. Let u,
offer thanks to the Lord of the Harvest ,thi,
rick reward of our lsbors-and 1. He has bLa,sd
US, let u. bless thola Nho haye rigAttO look to
as for succor and assistance
But, farmer friends, NOW that your bins, barns,
cribs, &c, are filed to overhoHins with The pre-
cieus staff of lifo, allow US respectfully to csss
-tion you aglfast certain set CT contemplate
blood-ssckers--yclept t.peeulatsrs--uho will soon
-bewaiting on you to procure your surplus sup
plies in order that they may horde it away and
grow fat on your labors. spurn them from you
as you ;Nepld lyiper, for these men-men who
rouldst this: time speculatein the brcsd-stufs of
eur eountry2are the most dangerous fees that
now threaten our4 freedom and independence.
Believe not . syllable they may toll you about
their wanting it for this, that or the other char
table purpose, for they are liars and the truth is
not in them. 9 Their prime object is to make
money, and little do they care if tAs soldiers wife
and1eyeds sopsaspsti,h SO their hslliah lists arc
<satiatsd.5 oasshisisubject we arc pleased to no.
tice in the e91isisl and Fireside the following,
W,eicA ne take pleasure in re- publishing:
THE WugAr. .CRoP.-Wo arc rery happy to hear
from rualy sections thatmhestis doing renarka-
by mel, and that we may calculate on = ino
yisld; pfnyidsd it be not cut -of BY some unfnFs-
seen casually, from which. mny Heaven protect
us. But what hsneGt will it.ba to cur poor pao-
pl6 If this grain ID to get ints tho hands of the
hsarflssS HspepElssors7 If thess men have not
their own csuntry'S lsve. nt keart--If humanl laws
cannot reach s4hrm-if the hope of a place in
faraaiseis.of 1essyElue te:them than : few pieces
of silver, Mill,notthe farmer, when he can possi-
bly, do so,refuse to sell to those who buy to ssli
agiin Ws are certain he can find purchasers
smenghis neighhers, who are willing to give n
fair price, thor let him disposs Of his wheat to
thsm and not.to the specplatpr though ss may
sgisemors remembering at the Game tipe that
shen ke soils to.ths 6rst, he is doing his country
good in The same proportion that he is iaficting
upon it an injury in selling to the last.
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For tho Advertiser.
Casualties in 2ad ReS,.. S. C. v.

Casualties in 22d, Rect. S. c. v.
X RESERVE NEAR PrrEsssURG, Va,
June 10Th, 1861.
Dear AdS.rtiser knowing the anxiety OF
these at kome send you list of the casualties
in the 2sd Regiment in the sght on the night Of
the 18th and day following:
C5. A,-Lieut. W. G. Burt Commanding.
Kiled.-Private E Whittle and Ed. Bolton.
wouudod.-Lt W G Burt, slight in head and
knee, but still in command 1t L Ready, Sc
vere through thigh; sergt james Ramsay, severe
through arm just above rst joint; serst Foy
mortal through kirJ, since dead; corrl NJ NJ
Mays severe through arm -Corpl Dean slight in
arm; W Rasorn, mortal through bowels; n n
White mortal through body; ] S Woodruff severe
iu shsulder; S P Strest~ssvore in thigh; II P
Bolton severe in groin D Reynolds severe inleg +;
NJ Wright severe in foot A Wright severe in
ancle; Wm JeaEs slight in head; R P Vaughn
slight in hand.
Co. B,-Capt. W. H. Benson.
Killca.-capt Benssn, SerstJ S Morgan, ] W
Benar: WsuIdcd,-P. NcMakin slight in feet.
Slisafns n Howe.
Co. G-Capt.E. J: Dean.
weunded..SergtJ " Wators mortal through
breast; Il Reynold, in shoulder; A Ray slight
in head.
Co. D,.-Bsrt. job" Xasrah.
Wounasd.-Lious G W ouarles slight il fs.t ;
Sergt H NcGunin slight in mock; John Smith
mertal in,head; C Bsardsn flesh, in hip; John
Dyer stunned by she'll.
Co. E,-Gapt. J. NJ Sheda.
Wounded.-CJ Miller Aeshs.uouna in ana; J
H Marris slight in hand. Missing,-J o Viii
liams and Perry.
CO. F,-Cdpt. R. 4. Steele.
Wouaded.-Lt n Alexander severe through
leg; 1t J II Williams slight in arm; ] J Maico
arm amputnted p Milan severe in both thighs;
JW Rent1 severe in hips; E A Price slight in
arm; R A Stewart slight in face; T'sStewsr.
slight in arm.
Go. G,-Lieui. Rstt Sseuerson Commanding.
wonnd.a.--M Dleoasuorth severe in thigh; W
II Wilson severe in thigh; r Smith .ht in face;
j 7 ,Chamblin slisht in face.
20. HJ--Capt.' n. L. FEace.
Wounded.-W T Howard severe in side; "
II Hslly slight in arm; S Jehn,sn in foot; J S
Gssnel HesA weurd in arm.
Co. I-capt. II. II. Sally.
Wounied.-E " ciayis, through rishs breast
severe Henry Gienten slight in elbow.
Co. K-Liest. ". Hep. Wright Commanding:
woundsd.-J Clark iS hand and breast; N
Kessler slight il arn; D T Ksss: slight in foot.
We were relieved last nigh. by q portion of
Lsngstrests Corps. Z. che charge Friday even
ing, ne ran over BansOm's Brigade, capturing.
large number Of prisoners and took three stands
of oolOrs, not msntionin. tho largo amount Of
valsaolea Of ether kinds. The Regiment was DO.
taehed frsm the Brigade, and h.a raen for two
days. Orders are to move. Farewell.
j. D. oUATTLEDAUM,
Lieut.. d, ,AcPg Adj't.
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Assessors Notice.

Sss o Ai S s t ,s
pose to suspend the Assessment until + sec thS,
provisions Of that amendment, and receive in
struetiors under the same. Tax Payers will
therefore wait for further notice.
[ hayo the names of 12O Tax Payers, on my
books who have notreturned their Pork. They
will be kind enough to do so forthwith by ad-
dressing me q note at Einsiy:Six Depot, or viii
be compelled to return thenea is, ,aefanlters.
R., C. GRIFFIN, Assessor
June % at Low 0' 27
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For the Advertiser.
The Death of Whitfield q. Brooks.

Mr.. EDrreR 1T ia grateful to the feelings ef
the friend and relatives ef The s1ldiors in our
ni.s, to learn that their csaduct is ~srtty Of
tAeir State, aad we believe ttst ne eshnst better
exhibit the character and good conduct Of tho
gallant dead, than by presenting to the people,
the estimate in which they are hda by thei.
comrades in the field. We beg therefore thatSou
will publish the subjoined letter, otcisiorc2 by
55the death Of WHITFIELD BUTLER BRueks, (ellcst
son Of Capt JAMES C. BRooKs, Of this District)
OF Capt GREeG's Company, 9th S. c. Cavalry,
whs was killed in the Cavalry G.ht at Treyiili.ns
Depot near Louisa G. H., Virginia, on lltI inst,
in bis nineteenth yesrav He fought gallantly,
and died fssrlss,ly. THUS do they all fall, brave
and noble boys; their hearts best blood is lny-
isbly poured out, AZ sacriscial offering fer the
freedom of their country, and she will gratefully
cherish their memories, in her monumental COM
nemoration Of their valorous deeds.
FRIEND.
R1cnMoNp, Va, juno 18th, 1864.
Capt. JAMES C. BRsors,-Dear Friend 1t
is with sincere regret that pen you these lines,
but it is my mslancholly duty t. inform ysu Of
the death Of your eldest son WrITFIELD B.
Brooks. He fell nersaly wounded (aRd died
instantly in the fight near Louisa q. H., on the
11th inst. A mere noble -heartsd, brave and
generous young man has MT fallen during this
unhsly war. Never has any young nan svor died
Of his age that left femtr enemies. Since my
acquaintance with him in Dee. 1852, aud being
in the Same tsnt and mrIs with him, we never
had lard thought towards each other. In fact
never hsxa been acquainted With better. young
nan. Yodshaye reason to be proud Of such
son. Hehas yielded up his life willingly in the
defence Of his country.
Iseannot cay whether be was, n Christian or not,
but he has often warned his brother, and told
him he should mako preparation for death. He
had high regard. fer the Rsligisn of Jesus
Christ. lie was beloved hJ every member Of eur
Company, and we all deeply sdsplore his less.
Your aheetionate fricRd,
J.'L. ADDISON.
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Edgefeld,s. esallantDead. .


Again the mantle of sorrow has fallen over our
dear old District, aad again is there Hniling
heard IN the land, for many-alas toe many Of
our noble braves haYe.fallen. Tho record on an
other columns ssfesonts the names ofuany gallant
men-men who we loved for their manly ,traits
Of character ard kindnes. Of heart-who are now
sleeping far away from home and kindred in the
quiet grave of the s0ldisrr They rsn3ous IN de-
fence, of : i. ~ gss
Their affairs, thoir aresides. .und their homes@
And thoy have alike nobly laid dorm their lives
whilst striving to drive back tho hated foe. In
heaven rest the ehvalric souls ofthsse dear ones,
and may God scothe theserrors of the afflicted.
Weep, weep for the slain, 'tisthe tribute of
sorrow. a. - ~
From tear-drops like these sad comfort re
- borrow :!
Weep, weep for tho slain, nhoss'hsrsic. pro-
kstion,
Is tho price, toIdin blood sfsour r,eeuntrs''
salvation. - s'C-
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FIrzHUGn LEES FIGHT WITH SHERIDAN
Some days ago we snnounced the signal re-
oulse of Sheridan by Fitzhugh Lee, ia n fight
near, TreviIlian's depot, en- the Central rail-
road. Accounts that reach rs by way OF
Charlottesville say that Sheridan was not
only beaten. but routed, and prisoners cap
tared by the hundred. Nearly 6yc hundred
prisoners had arrived at Charlottesville.
a large number Of slaves had also been
recaptured from the enemy, and are at Char
lpttesyille awaiting their owners to come for
ward and claim them.
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E1nlained Mt Last.

What is tho reason that men never kiss eseh
other, while the ladies waste wsrld Of kisses On
feminine faces7" said the Captain to Gussio the
other day. ut Normal. Gussie cogitated min
ute, and thea answered: I" Because the men have
something better to kiss, and the women haven't"
Tho Captain saw it Immediately.
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For the Advertiser.
Medics to the Front.

nSNASo " ~ = AoAAS'
The subjsined notice of DR.. alshEs c0mmenda
it,slf to the patrioiism and Jumanity Of the Med
ical Profession. Let so Physician remain at
home whs is net detained by phy,ical aisaLil ~
or tho imperions demands of iis pstients. Tbs
country requires, at this heureof sacrifa.that
every ministrant should be 1t the Altar. The
people will recdlle.t all absences from duty.
JOHN HUNTER, n. D.
TO PHYSICIANS AMP SURGFoNS.-l
have been requested to say that CONTRACT
PHYSICIANS are much wanted in tho hospitals
of Georgia, that commissioned surgeons may be
sent to the frsnt. The demand is Immediate. All
who can serve should report to the Medical Di-
rector at Atlanta. would urge thisnotice upon
the ,attontisn Of sll physicians and surgeons who
can take contracts, in vien of the great battle.
Our wounded need assistance.
II. w. GIB3Es, N. D.
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fight thus seems to have turned into foot
race, in which Hunter, whois moving back
the way he came, is likely 10 be impeded, for
want of supplies, and the difficulty Of gath.
erng tkcm i'll u co,,;,trY Which he has stripped
and desuiatcd. 1t may be that the,Ni'l#gain
pluck up his courage and renew the fight,
wherein we wish fur the gallant Breckinridge-
bis usual lrck.
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FRoasL LYsoApusc.-Tbe enemy approach
ed within five miles Of Lynchburg ON Friday
evening, when Breckinridge's forces skir-
,nished with their advance. which was checked
The next day there was sheling betwecnthc
fines uuttil yeyeni' Or night, when Hrnfe, st
tscltcd cur pesi. 5ui was easily repr:a
Ye-ttrday mo.'!,i. .5-t2yEgbt, lie ase .;l.-
covered 70 be in = .,.i,, yThereppnn our Tor
ces commenced hot pursuit, and at n4v
O'clock had arrived at New london. The