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TUE CONFEDERATE LOAN.

Tho Confederate loan was quoted in
London at G2 to 64 The T5mes says:
"The Confederate loan shows rally
Of an eighth On the news of MIR Lin
coins reelection and the further violent
fluctuations in the price of gold.
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8itbmono 9Ispatfly,
MORNING. 49,. DECEMBER Is, ls6.

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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.
SENATE.
MONDAY, December 12, 1864.

MONDAY, DecemUer II, ISOf.
By Mr.. Baker: A bill to increase the
maximum rates of compensation allowed
to railroad companies for the transpor-
tation of the mails. Referred to the
Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Brown offered a resolution, which
was adopted, that the Finance Committee
inquire into the expediency Of making
more liberal exemption of the property
Of soldiers from taxation, and whether
property and effects necessary to the sup
port OF soldiers families ought not to be
exempted entirely from taxation and the
deficiency made up by increasing the
taxes of those who stay at home.
The Finance Committee reported bill,
which was placed on the calendar, to
provide for the remission OF the penalty
for non-delivery Of tithes Of bacon due in
1864
Senate bill to authorize newspapers to
be sept to soldiers through the mails free
of postage was passed.
A bill appropriating $88, 200 to meet
deficiency in the War Department was
passed.
House bill to provide for the Supsrin-
tendent of Public Printing having Con-
gressional printing done by contract was
considered and passed.
The Military Committee were dis
charged from the further consideration of
Mr.. Orr's resolution relative to General
Order No. Il.
The Senate resumed consideration of,
and passed, the Senate bill to provide for
the employment of free negroes and
slaves TO work upon the fortificationsand
perform other labor connected with the
public defence. [The bill declares all
free negroes between eighteen and fifty
liable to labor, etc, with the army, and
provides for the impressment of 0,000
slaves east of the Mississippi river, and
10, 600 west of it, to labor on fortiica-
tions, etc. Providing, that the quota of
State shall not exceed one in five,
and that when a man has but one slave
between eighteen and forty-five that one
shall not be impressed.
Mr. Orr's joint resolution to adjourn
from the Goth of December to the 10th
Of January next was rejected.
House bill to punish certain frauds on
the Government, including larceny was
passed.
On motion, Mr.. Sparrow, the Senate
resolved into secret session.
General Joseph E. Johnston, late Of
the Army of Tennessee, occupied seat
in the Senate to-day.
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NEW CoNcEEN.-L. HARVEY 6

NEW CONCERN. HARVEY &c
~ CO., WHOLESALE DRALFns AND QEsERAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. III CARY STREET,
RIcHMosD, VIRoI:IA --uaying located at the above
stand for the Fu~posa of conducting tt QENERAL
COMMISSION BUSINESS, We otser cur sOyvics 10
AL kinds. Having had considerable experience in
the bu lness, we feel confident that we can please
those who may favor us with consignments. Quick
sales and prompt returns OF funds will b. made II,
every case and we trust, By observing this rule
and by stiiet attention to business. 10 merit land
reeeive) a liberal share Of the public pst onage-
Give us q trial. u HARVEY ( c.,
III Cary street, Richmond
r. ferences George Dssby. Richmond; w. II.
Parrish, LyIchburg; Lenuel PEBBLES. Petersburg.
de 9--2w
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The House convened at noon. Prayer
by thcsRev. DIR. Jeter, of the Baptist
Church.
Mr. Raymond, from the Committee on
Finance, reported bill to pay General
Robert Z. Lee for his services as major
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TeEAsvRv DEpAErNEST,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO
~ HOLDERS AND OWNERS OF CERTfFI-
CAFES or STOCK AND COUPON BONDS, issued
1ndss the aet Of August - 1851, redeemSble sfter
The lat day OF January, 1865, 70 present the Same
i0r ravment on (lie SECOND DAY OF JANUARY
HtAI, or 81 any tine thereafter. 10 the Treasurer
OF The Confederate States, One of the Assistant
Treasures OF the-Conteaes3te States or a Pay De-
rSsitefy of the Confederate States, funds having
l4eN placed in the hands Of said agents for TIE pur-
= Of geiesBling such stock and coupon bonds
No Interest wif he allowed on such stock and cOu-
Jon bqias ai5cr January ist, 1865
o A. TRENHOLM,
De I--eoi2m Secretary OF Treasury
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TREASURY DkPAhlALFly
CoSVFrFs sTy STArFs ~ AMRA1eA.
V'HE HOLDERS AND OWNERS OF

VIE HOLDERS AND ON NERS OF
COUpOE BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF
STOCK issued under the act of AugastT9th, 1851,
reie Die after the lst days Of January aud July,
lo6Fi are hereby notified 60 present the same for
lay yment 20 the Treasurer, one Of the Assistant
IIeasuTcrs, or Pay DepositaIy Of the Confederate
States, funds having been placed in the hands Of
those officers for Ie pun pose Of redeeming said bonds
ana stock Nc interest Will be allowed thereon after
January lat, 1905 q A. TRENHOLM,
Dc 7--eoi2m Secretary of Treasury.
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MISCELLANEOUS

nISSOLUTION..1 fam of DOuIS
& SANDERSoN is this day dissolved bymu-
tual consent The business OF tie c, ncela will Le
settled at no. III Main street.
STEPHEN BOCIa, JR..
JOHN I. sANDERS0N.
November l7th, 1851. no 22-eodiOl..
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F b. COOK, AUcrIoNYER, No. 20 Main
IL. street, respectfully notifies his friends that
e. vii continue the AUCTION BUSINESS at the
same stand, No 70 Main street. He promises that
while absent I'm the field) the interest Of those IA
yoriug him with business shall be as promptly at
tended 10 ii La were present. lie Will give his
persone attention 10 sales far s compatible with
his present duties.
M l6--im F.. r. COOK.
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week upon that city, and deserters and
prisoners say thst they looked all day
yesterday for the expected attack, and
think that TO day will assuredly bring
the terrible trial htme to them.
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OFFCxdL.
TRsAsray DsPARrxsSr,
CoNFynrRArs STATS or AMERICA,
h.cT4lNp ~ DsaeStnbar = 1894 !

k!cnaoSp. Deeember :, is64
FEN0 HOLDERS OF FIVE PER CENT.
CALI LcEETlFICATEs Attention is respect :
tsls oaiie % the provisions of the ninth sectijn Of
tte act % Congress, entitled act 10 reduce the
currency, Sc, approved February H., 1854. which
detsres that !" all call certificates shall h.. fln "a
lte sni shAll he taxed in all respects as - provided
i"F te Treasury notes into which they are con
Neg.sh.c"
4 ee feerts section Of said sct imposes = tax Of
ot3e hnndred pvr cent the Treasury notes repre-
srnied by said Eve per cent call cert ,aies which
Sasii Hmsln outstanding the first day Of January.
eighteen hundred std sixty-ave.
O. A TRENHOLM,
ds f--tlstJ Secretary Of the Treasury
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"ANTED.-H lost my slave la
w Dor, wish TO rent my GARDEN and OR
CHARD TO some one without family and past the
military age.
Terms One-half of whatever il made A. COM
Portable room in my dwelling house and fre-wood
for the cold will te given, free of charge Ad
dress HESTER V TOMLIN, Old Church poet-offce,
Hanover county, Va. 25-w4ws
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E,ARMERS' BANK OF yrRGINIA

Z The general meeting Of the stockholders OF the
FARMERS RASA OF VIRGINIA will lie held
at their BANKING-HOUsE, IL Tie city of Rich.
nond, on WEDNESDAY, tie lliA day c; January.
1865.
Tho law provides that no efs or or director Of
bank shall hereafter vote as proxy cf a stock
holder IN anyeection cf directors o. oEcor Of bank.
nor shall any proxy be va-id which shall have been
executed sixty days before rha time of election.
dc -eodtd J. L o0DDlS, Cashier.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House was opened with prayer at
the usual hour by Rev. DIR. Jeter.
The House resumed the consideration
of the bill to provide for the sequestra-
ton of the property of citizens leaving
the Confederacy who are liable to mill
tary duty.
The morning hour having expired, the
House resolved into Committee of the
Whole on the bill to provide more efiec-
tually for the reduction and redemption
of the currency.
Pending the consideration of the bill,
the committee rose and the House ad-
iOurned.
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AT OTICE.-A ccntleman proposes q

=
y leave for Europe in about tkirtv days, ind So
icits orders for the payehase of supplies aud the
transaction OF business generally, having largo
European mercantile aoquaintance. This is an sx-
cellent opportunity for those who may have business
to transact the Continent. lie vail resnrn in sour
or i've months. The BEST OF refeFeRecs giur Ad-
III Mco.." care w. r. Price. Esq, Ricllloord,
Virginia. no 0-vSpt
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MARY s. scHERMERHoRN

E,OR RENT, THE FARM KNOWN
Is AS POPLAR HILL" THE LATE RESI-
DENCE OF JAMES N. SHINE, DECEASED,
TWO MILES FROM RICHMOND, CONTAINING
FORTY ACRES OF LAND, IN FINE GARDEN
CULTIVATION, WITH A + me BRICK DWELL
ING G-HOUSE AND ALL NECESSARY OUT
BUILDINGS. This farm will be rented privately
until the 22d of December, and If not previously
rented WILL on that day, be offered at public auc-
tion if fair; ii not, tb4 next fair day thereafter.
de 5-eod7t ISABELLA j. SHINE.
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EOR SALE, HANDSOME FLOOR
OIL CLOTH, about thirty square yards; Sc
verll CARPETS. two STOVES, CROCkERY, &e.
Apply ON Eighth street, west side, between Prank
lII. AMI Grace streets X. J. WHITE.
Also. a GENTLEMAN's SHAWL, very large
.s1s de ld-3ts
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Danyille railroad. To avoid disappoint-
men;s and incoBveniences, the attention
OF the travelling public is directed to tho
published schedule in another column.
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3ifbmoud 9ispattk.
BY ]. A. oowARnIN & 60.

Tar oisrafen is Published daily, Sundays except
ell St sifry DOLLARS for twelve months; TWENTY
TN DottaRs for SIX months; FIFrres DOLLARS fer
THREE mouths; or rfyg DoLlsas for one month"; in all
Ssnc AlreFuttances by mail the risk Of those
who make them.
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NAvr pssAsr,ukr,

0FFrcE SrgclAL SIEstcx.
RIcHxosD, Va, September i9s latt.
N0TIcE.-From and after MONDAY
IN NEXT. the Goth instant, the SrEAMER
SCtiRAFNEL will leave the wharf a. Rockets far
the JAMES RIVER SQUADRON daily at O'Clock
A. NJ and o'clock a NJ, touching IT all the rfiu-
opal landings on the river n
John III. Parker.
.se 2O--ts rsNntenant IN ehss~e-
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NOTICE.-The general moetin

NOTICE.-The general meeting Of the
Y stockholders Of the BANK OF VIRGINIA
will be held az their BANKING HOUSE, IN tue
city Of Richmond, on MONDAY, tie 9th VI Janu-
airy. 1865
bank shall vote rs TIC poxy ct stockholdsr N any
election of directors or oileers Of The bank, hoe
shall any proxy be valid which. shtl have hse1 cx-
eeuted sixty days bciagr tic tin;c Of election
de l0--eodtd Nm 4. TAYLOR, cash;er.
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WANTED, by a gen

EMPLOYMENT WANTED, by a gen.
service, either ass SALESMAN or ASSISTANT
CLERK, TO travel with the view of buying or
Selling for his employer lie will only engage by
the month mot intending t. change his domieiI at
present), but may probably be re-eDgaged from
month to month for SIX or twelve, if agreeable 70
both parties Inquire Of X. CAUTHORN, Four
teenh street, who is authorized to contract and who
can give all particulars. no 29--lawsw
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CH ANU E7sos E,---....srsl - Material
changes have been made in the running
time Of the trains on the Richmond and
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w A ANTE D, MALE TEACHER,
w qualified to teach the Latin language pre-
feTTed, but viii accept thorough English scholar,
to take charge Of q neighborhood school. Address
JOSEPH MICHACX,
Jefferson post-ofhce, Powhatan county.
IA
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WANTED To PURCHASE A SER
w VANT-I wish to purchase between now
ana Christmas, frst-late COOK, WASHER and
IRONER; one that be well recommended; /
want no other.
no l4-3tawts JOHN DOOLEY.
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NTANTED.-Iw wish to engage the ser
w vices Of lady as GOVERNESS for my two
daughters timmedstely) who is entirely competent
and experienced in teaching all the various branches
Of an English education, Latin French and Music
On the piano. A pleasant and desirable home is
offered to an applicant, who must be well rec3M-
mended Address the undersigned living near
Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia, stating terms.
da7-2tav5t- w p SMITH
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WANTED.

WANTED.--A planters lady wishes
w ia employ active and industrious iADi
OF good character who IS not afraid or ashamed ol
work g. assist her in domestic Affairs, or 10 super
intend during heT absence. To one = no can bring
satisfactory references, snd would -ut, permanent
situation a good home and hbeTul salary woull
be guaranteed Apply at her residence. quarter
OF a lniie from the Machine Shop of the Central
railroad, and between il and the Mechanicsyille
tqfnpiks de i3-it.
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FOR RENT.
NOR RENT, THE FARM KNOWN AS

NOR RENT, THE FARM KNOWN AS
II MONTEZUAdA, on THE sfECHANICsVILLE
TURNPIKE, TWO MILES FROM RICHMOND,
CONTAINING NINETY ACRES OF CLEARED
LAND.-This farm will be offered for rent privately
until the 2lst day of December; and if not rented
previous TO that time it will be rented at public auc-
ton on that day The farm has a comfortable
dwelling and all necessary out-houses.
Should inclemency of the weather prevent the
renting on the 2lst it will be rented the next fair
day thereafter.
De 9-eodst. MARY s. sCHERMERHoRN.
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WANTED, a FEMALE TEACHER,
w who can teach the English branches, Latin
and Music. land would like her to teach French
also) The location Of her home gill be in plea
SAINT neighborhood in the county Of Essex, nearthe
Rappahaunock river. Please call on or address
). BILL BIGGER,
Assistant Clerk House OF Delegates Of Virginia
DE-
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NOR SALE, CARRIAGE, suitable for
family or street use. Apply TO JAMES a.
CARTER, At Hsnrico County Court-House.
da ll--lfs
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H0PAL VARNISH Fifteen gallons Tor
Y sale at the Richmond Lock Factory, ON Tenth
street, between Main and Cary streets.
de .2-2t
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NOR RENT. "A LARGE ROOM, for
merry known the . FREDERICKSBURG
HALL,n is for rent 1t is Supplied with gas, and
will be rented by the night or month, II Is SUIT
able for a ballroom. Apply at JOHN o. AUS
TINS store, on Sixth street, between Marshall ana
Clay streets. de
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w year, a aFIRST-RATE COOK and WASHER; ;
also, a GIRL, accustomed TO housework. Apply at
my house, Third street, between Main ana Cary
streets, or at the store of Powers s, Valentine.
de s--aod5t~ WILLIAM Ii. POWERS.
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NOR RENT, FURNISHED FRONT
CHAMBER, and gas. southwest corner OF
.Afain and second streets d. l2-2ts
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yXTOOD, WOOD.--For sale, one hun
w dred cords PINE WOOD, at Ss0per cord, de-
ivefei west Of First street. Apply through post
on .e, Box lJ0i7. ae iv-oF
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T,OR RENT, a HOUSE, situated on
II Grace street, between Eighth and Ninth streets
near the Capitol Square, containing thirteen rooms
tel, of them very superior, including kitchen aud
bathroom, with most excellent bathing arrange
ments All the rooms are supplied with gas and ali
nsce ssary conveniences Application must be made
at once 10 II. b., Dispatch office. de l3-St'
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I0GNAC OIL-For sale, several r.ounds
I genuine FRENCH coGNAg OIL.
de 9-6ts X wENDENBgRG e. co.
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TWENTY-FIVE KEGS SODA for sale
j by Sde 7-6tl W. b. JONES co..
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TWENTY B BARRELS TANNERS
4 OIL. very superior article, for sale BY
e a 9w L. HARVEY & co.
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EOR SALE, a PAIR OF No. MULES,
II uAgyEss AND WAGON all in fine order.
INQUIRE at the OUR HOUSE, Tnifteenth street.
- de 9-3te
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nor SAFE PRIVATELY. a SMALL

INUR SALE, fhiF FAIELI, omh ALL
II HOUSE, containing three rooms, on twenty
eighth between and streets, Union HUI fos-
session gwen on or before the LIST of January
Also, about fifty bushelsfCOAL For terms, &e.,
apply ON the premises TO Mrs. TUCKER:
~FF-' de l0-3ts
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TOR SALE, No. l MICH COW,
raised in the city; has no fault sheis offered
for sale because the has place TO keep her
i'm during winter. Apply 10 Captain ID. CALLA-
IAN at Castle Thunder. de 49,
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WANTED, an OFFICE BOY one who
w can read and write and come well recon-
mended. Apply at TELEGRAPH OFFICE, Main
street de l3-2tt
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WANTED, FIFTY SHARES RICH
w MOND. FREDERICKSBURG AND PO-
TOMAC RAILROAD STOCK Apply to
de l3-5t LANCASTER & co.
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Attention SoldiarsI q

GAME TO MY HOUSE, Qn company with negro
~ boy Henry, ihe properly o. Mr. James M. Dyer
says that his Is George, and that he belongs
named William Romsopi Of Yazoo county Mlssis-
sppi.
The buy says higmaster is soldier in Capt McBeo's
company, but does not know WHISTLER is CsPts j. T
Niche sconpauy n the 25ta Mss. regiment (eavaI-
ryl Capt saaS McBee, Of the 9th Niss. regiment
dniqntry3 ss-.....- -s-..-
Tho boy 0tgrrsi ttsttg t.st1ha 300 came 10
~ tllsiers .''-1 "a February Last ant that an the
rest Of hs nssser's Rrr went OF with them, aud
thai " tc2rgs) ran away TO keep them from taking
Lin on
He states that he'fell inswh Dir. DyeF,s boy near
Lexington, Miss and that he ANXIOUS TO get some
one to take care Of Linn until lis master could hear
from him, and that Dyers boy pursuaded him to re-
port to myself, which lie did.
Said boy Is about As years old, feet high of black
complexion and weighs about l60 pounds. His ownov
can get him by coming forward Identifying HIMSELF
proving property, and paying for this advertisements
eau be found at the State Treasury Office in Macon,
Miss. JAMES n. HAYNES
June -2)-d1w.
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dedly higher, closing at ao5 and 2OS offered, and 90
! and 2IO,asked
private letter received in Memphis yesterday
quotes gold In New York on the 22d, at 235.
Confederate money.ia Memphis Is twenty.one cent
on the dollar and scarce 1t is rising rapidly
ATLANTA, June 27--Tae Appeal has received Nash
vile pape's to the 2lst.
Tho last date from Grants army was on the 18th
near Petersburg and says contrary to expectations
there was no ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, but heavy fghtini
going on though not decisive.
The Yankees claim to have captured twenty-five
guns In their operations on Petersburg.
Birneys division threw FIVE shells into tho city
Dispatches from Grants headquarters, dated lstli
saysi There was severe fighting yesterday along the
greater portion of ourline We gained but little.
Cola in New York on the goth was 1913. Cotton was
1850.
The Nashville parer claims that Hooker took Lost
Mountain by an assault on the 10TH capturing loco
prisoners and twelve lannon's.
SchofeA at the same time attacked and captured
line from tho top of which Sherman counted the
houses in Marietta
The rebel works aTaroported very strong from Lost
Mountain to Black Mountain, covering Marietta and
the railroad If Hooker succeeds in driving them
from their works on the left, the movemsnt which has
hitherto been difficult will be open, and they can be
fanked wild ease aud driven from their strong posI
tiou. They can make successful stand below 1t.
Stanton announces by telegraph from Sherman that
Johnston retreatcd tho night of tho 18th, and he
pursued him to Chattahoochee.
The death Of Gen. Polk was officially announcedby
Stanton, in Washington, on the Goth.
Congress will adjourn in ten days. Tho Secretary
of tho Treasury accepted all bids for bonds payable
inls8l. at fourper entprominm and nuward
MARIETTA, June 27--about 10 o'clock this morning,
the enemy, consisting in part Of Balmers Schohelds
Blairs, Towards and Logans corps attempted to gain
of angle on our left centre
held by Cheatam and Cieburne. They marched de-
Family up in lines ofbae troops reserving
their fire until they approached the breastworss when
they opened fire with great havoc in their ranks The
enemy was driven back with loss of 500 or a 1000
men.
We captured about one hundred prisoners, incuding
Lieut. Col John d Ker, 18th ILL.,, Capt II. Il. Wake.
ield 9th Indiana two stands of colors, one present
ID to the eth Illinois, by Brisadier General N. D.
3eresford.
The woods where the enenly's dead and wounded
ire now laying are on FIRE, making it impossible to
ring them of, Our loss small Our right centre.
sd Georgia. held hand to hand fight with the enemy.
yaughn's, CEeaihams Folks and Clebur1e's forces
ngaged. Brig, Gen.. Kimpball reported killed. His
rigade suffered severely.