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Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-06-29


after marching about mile in pursuit the
whole detachment returned to Union Wharf.
On the morning of the 18th another at
tempt to defeat the rebels was resolved
upon, and for this purpose the Colonel
took 200 men of the 36th u. s. G. | and
36 of the cavalry. and posting the cavalry
in favorable position on the road, with
an infantry support of so men concealed in
the woods to rake the road in case the cav
airy should be again repulsed. the Colo
mel then moved with the remaining force
Of $50 infantry 10 within about 500 yards
Of the rebel position, and formed line of
battle in the edge of the woods During
this manure the rebels were not idle, but
succeeded in completing barricade across
the road on which their cavalry stood fac
ing ours. At this juncture it was ascer-
tanned that the rebels were in force, having
about $50 men of the 9th Va. cavalry, and
$50 infantry but nothing daunted at their
vastly superior numbers. the Colonel resell
we'd to give battle, and everything being in
readiness, the command to fire by rank
was given The fire was evidently unex-
pected by the enemy. and several were
seen to fall Our fire was Immediately re-
turned by the rebels, but after few more
well-directed volleys they disappeared and
although diligent search was made for
some miles around yet no enemy could be
found. In this affair, according to the
best information obtained, the rebels lost5
killed and number wounded, including
the Chief Captain" as a colored woman
called him. Not man on our side receiv-
ed scratch, the rebel fire being too high.
After giving nine rousing cheers on the
ground occupied by the rebels, the cavalry
was recalled and all marched back to she
wharf
A little after dark on the same evening.
and when a portion of the troops had en-
barked, cloud of dust announced the APP
proach of the enemy, and preparations were
Immediately made to give them warm
reception, should they make an attack, but
as they soon after disappeared, the embark.
alton was resumed and completed without
molestation, taking in all four prisoners of
war.
From Union Wharf two more steamer
loads of captured property, in addition to
two previously started from MachadoO
Creek, were sent to Point Lookout.
From Union Wharf the expedition
steamed up the river to Laytons Wharf,
opposite Leedstown. where the troops wero
landed on the 18th and marched to Loyd's,
about eight miles distant, sending the cav.
airy cut some three miles further. Four
miles from Layton's large grist-mill be-
longing &C NJ. I Hunter was found and
burned &c the ground
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-06-29

On Friday morning six hundred and
thirty-fve more prisoners arrived at this
place direct from City Point. On Monday
morning another batch of between one aud
two hundred arrived.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-06-29

CaItie ana Farming Utensils Captured.
AN expedition under command of Col
A. G. Draper, Commanding District Of
St. Mary's, consisting of Ats men of the
36th IT, s. G. T., and 40 men of the ID
and 9Th Cavalry, under command of Lieut..
Denny, 9Th Cav. left Point Lookout on tie
18th inst, on the steamers Georgia, Char
lesion, Long Branch and Favorite. After
communicating with the gunboats the cx-
petition proceeded to Pope's creek, on the
Potomac, where landing was effected on
the morning of the 18th. and detachments
started out in two different directions, with
instructions to rendezvous at Warsaw, near
the Rappahannock, on Intervening of the
18th. From these attachments Others
were sent out on all the crossroads for the
purpose of gathering up all horses aud
cattle. The remaining force of infantry.
under the Immediate command of Col
Draper, accompanied by one hundred sail
ors under Capt. |. Street, took the road to
Montross, where they arrived on the eve
ming of the 18th, and Col. Draper imne-
diately communicated with the gunboats in
the Rappahannock, and was informed that
on the south side of the river there was
horses in abundance, and as few had been
found on the north side, he resolved to
cross the river, and accordingly informed
the commanders of the detachments at
Warsaw of this intention, and directed
that the troops march next day to Durritts-
vile. The Colonel then communicated bis
intentions to Lieut. Hooker. of the Flotil-
la, and requested that be would convoy the
transports to Union Wharf, on the Kappa
hammock, and on the morning of the 18th
proceeded to DurrittsvilIe, where all the
troops had concentrated, except one CON-
pany, that had taken the wrong route, but
it came in the evening On the morning
on the 18th the whole command marched
to Union Wharf, and day and half was
spent in rebuilding the wharf On the
10th party of three men of the 36th
were permitted by subaltern officer to go
some distance into the country, and of this
party one was murdered, and one wounded
aud probably afterwards killed by some
rebel cavalry the other succeeded in ef-
fecting his escape and returned to the COM
nand. Hearing the firing, Col Draper
Immediately started off in. that direction
with about forty of the cavalry, to ascer-
tain the cause The advance soon reporta,.
body of rebel cavalry in yiew- stationed
at point of woods where the roaIs forked
When within a suitable distance charge
was ordered, and the cavalry dashed pell-
NELL towards the rebels, who soon opened
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-06-29

Sabbath, the 26th inst, was day Of Religious
interest in the Hospital. Rev. Mr.. Brooks, of
NJ r., preached in the morning, after which six
persons were baptized. In the afternoon the
Sacrament of the Lords Supper was administer
ed to large number 1t was apparent that the
soldiers had not forgotten their Lord.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-06-29

LAST Thursday evening a boat load Of
Rebel officers, numbering six hundred and
forty-one, were sent from this place to Fort
Delaware.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-06-29

Tue weather during the past week has
been exceedingly warm and oppressive in
this vicinity.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-06-29

CHAPLAMs.-We make the following extract
from General Orders, No. 1853, Adi't General
Office, War Department, which embodies an ACT
of Congress and reorganizes the rank of Chap
lain in the army, placing it between Captain
and Major -
" BE il enacted By the Ssnate and House Of Rep
reseatatipes Of the United States Of Anerica to"
gress assembled That the rank of Chaplain,
without command, in the regular aud volunteer
service of the United States is hereby recognized.
Chaplains shall be borne on the field aud stati
rolls next after the Surgeons, and shall wear
such uniform as is or may be prescribed by The
Army Regulations, and shall be subject to the
same rules and regulations US other officers of
the Army. They shall he entitled 10 draw
forage for two horses, and when assigned to hos
pitfalls, posts and forts, they shall be entitled to
quarters and fuel within the hospitals, posts or
forts, while they are SO assigned, without the
privilege OF communication, subject 10 the same
conditions and limitations as are now BY law
provided In the case pt Surgeons
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-06-29

TERAs.-Oue COPY, for three months or less
fifty cents, IN ADVANCE; single copy, five cents.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-07

Concerning the tate of feeling in the South. the
testimony of one who has had such an experience as
Capt Hubbard, and who has observed with keen
intelligence recognizable by any who converse with
him, is worth having, lie says that the masses of
the Southern people have lost not one jot of heart
hope confidence or resolution, If anything thoy
arc more sanguinc Of success than ever Ignorant
infatuated and dcludsd by their leaders, they look
upon each retreat of their armies rs Il temporary
yielding of territory for stratogys sake, to be speed
lily recovered with interest They talk of Atlanta 5
taking sherman, instead Of sherman taking ATTAIN
Ia, They regard their independence as already
achieved and do not dream of peace except upon
its recognition
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-07
II. B. Bolea rs. d. p. .HyAatt.

TIVE plaintiff, on affidavit, says the defendant is
INDEBTED to him, and that he so nbsconds that pro-
csAs annot be served upon him, having obtained an
original attachment against the estate of the deicn-
dant made rcturnable before Samuel c. Young, a
Juice of the Peace for Anderson county and the
saIo having been levied on his property: Ii is
.or&rcd by nae Justice Of the Peace, and success
soIoi Samuel G. Young, that the defendant appear
bcDro me at my office in Clinton, Anderson county,
orho LIST day of October, 1864 or said case will be
preceded with ex partc. II is further ordered that
IFS notice be published in the Knoxville Whig for
fur successive weeks. This February I'd, ls6l
mgl7 H pfj RlTCHEY KlNCAID, J. p.
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CIRCULAR.
OHIO FEMALE COLLEGE.


The Ohio Female College is already 50 widely
and so avorably known, that an extended or par
ticuar notice is unnecessary
Its accessibility its retired and healthful location
its clgcgnnt and extensive buildings its ample and
highly cultivated grounds, and its superior advan-
tages for thorough education are known and appre-
ciated throughout the country. During the past
year, hco hudrcd and nineteen young ladies' repre-
scnting fifteen States, have been in attendance and
so far as known, pupils and patrons have realized
all their just expectations
The special object Of this Circular, is, to inform
the patrons and persons interested thattho College
has been rcorganizcd upon Il more public, liberal
and permanent basis Hitherto the institution has
been conducted in part, at least with view TO in
dvdual profit BY the muniiicence of three indi-
vduals one hundred thousand dollars have been
donated for It's endowment that its usefulness and
stability might net depend upon the uncertainties of
individual life and fortune
The College is now not only permanent lnsti-
tution but all its revenues will be appropriated to
improve ii, accommodations increase its libraries
and apparatus, and aid promising young ladies in
securing an education.
The Executive Board now having charge of the
College will not permit it to be less worthy of
public confidence and patronage than heretofore,
and its friends may be assured that whatever chan
gcs are made in the Board Of instruction, or in its
management, will be made with view to securing
greater efficiency and more deserved popularity.
Pupils will be under the constant care and super
vision of their teachers, and ofkind and experienced
mothers.
The FALL TERN, begins September jth, 1864.
Inquiries in regard TO terms course of study, &c.
answered, catalogues furnished and rooms secured
by addressing GEN. 5. +. CARY, CoilCgc MI, Ohio.
Former pupils as well as those desiring admission
should lose no time in securing rooms, as u limited
number only can be accommodated.
By order of the Board.
auC2l it :. +. CARY, SeCy.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-07
J0srph Brunner rs. JVm. HAL.

1T appearing from the affidavit in this case that
the defendant is nonresident Of the State of Ten
nessce 1t is therefore ordered that publication be
made in the Knoxville Whig for four successive
weeks notifying said defendant to appear before me
at my Office in Bount county, on the 25th day OF
December, 1864 to plead, answer or demur to the
same or it will be taken as confessed and set for
hearing as to him ex partc. June cath, 1864.
augl7 At pfs5 ROBERT McTEER, j. p.
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ATTACHMENT.

Mqry Hurst, oduulytotrir of H. Hurst, dec'd rs.
iUsa Hurst
THE PLAINTIFF ON AFFIDAVIT SAYS THE DEFENDANT
indebted her and that he abscond conceas himself
al the ordinary process Of law cannot be served him,
Ina wing obtained original attachment against the Of
defendant made returnabe before b. W. Reeer Justice Of
the Peace for Union county and the having been levied
on his property; Il ordered by said Justice that the deien
dan appear before him his office in Maynardyie, Union
county Monday March, sd5 1t will he proce eded
with parte Il further ordered that this notice he pub
shed in the Knoxville Wing for four successive weeks. Au-
gust 18th, lS6i. -
aug}l it pf sS' u. REEDER, j. ?.
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NOUhh' IHIn TVUUNTNl sUi T0OF,
augl7 Al piss RlTCHEY KINCAID, j. p.
Hvdy +. Marm rs. Richard d. Ja,u,goo.

Hdrdy f. Mdrin u.s. Rjchdrd d. JlJHigo0.
THE plaintiff, on affidavit says the defendant
IL indebted to him, and SO absconds or conccas him
self that tho ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon him, having obtained m original at
tchment against the estate Of the defendant, made
rturnablo before Samuel c. Young, Justice of the
Peace for Anderson county and the same having
ben levied on his property 1t is ordered by me
Justice Of the Peace, successor TO Samuel G.
Young, that the defendant appear before me at
dy of October 1861, or said case will be proceeded
with cN parte, 1t is further ordered that this
ndicc be published in the Knoxville Wing for four
successive weeks, This September 10th 1868
mgl7 Al PISS RITCIIEI KlNCAlD, j. p.
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NIJMBER "a.
Chancery Court Knoxville.

wilkins d FrceiS, ddmrS, DC, rs, Sumaei
DickcH rVe and others,
TIL u defendants Samuel Diskey and his wife
Elizabeth being non-rosidons ofTennessec, rs char
gcd in the bill II is ordered that publication be-
made for four successive weeks In the hiorrUc
Wig, notifying said defendants to appear beiorothc
Chancory Court at Knoxville on the first Monday
Of October next, then and there TO make their de
icnse to the bill or the same will be taken as con
fcsscd MS to them, aud sot for hearing ox porto
August 10th 1864
A copy of the order
aug2iit piss" d. A. DEADERICK, G. n NJ.
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ATTACHMENT.


JINn Vt. HdVS Is. Joseph BeIIV
'INHE PLAINTIFF ON AFFIDAVIT SAYS THE
i defendant is indebted to him and so abscouds that
process cannot be served him. having obtained an
original attachment against the defendant made rcturna
bic before J. II. CALDWELL Justice of the Peace for
Sewer county, and the having been levied his
property It is ordered by said Justice that the leen-
diut appear before him at his office in Sewer county,
Saturday the 18th of October next it will he pro
cc,cd with cx parte. II is further ordered that this
notice hc publish tor four successive weeks in The KNOX
will, Wing. August ljth 1854.
aur2i Il pf So J. H. CALDWELL. j. +.
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ATTACHMENT.

iierdnder H1mmontree u.s. 4. f. CoUidA.
1T appearing from the affidavit in this case that
ne defendant is nonresident of the State of Ten
rsscc 1t is therefore ordered that publication be
hado in the Knoxville Wing for four successive
vccbs notifying said defendant to appear before
he mt my office in Bount county, on the 25th day
f December 1864, to plead, answer or dcmur tothc
ame or il will be taken as confessed by him and ,ct
or hearing cx parte. june cath, 1864.
augl7 At PISS ROBERT McTEER, j, 2.
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ATTACHMENT

WUI. q DOV7c ~ G u. CNUfIIOU.
TENIE PLAINTIFF MAKES OATH THAT THE DEFENDANT
indebted 10 him absconds that the ordinary pro.
Of the law be served upon him. having obtained
original attachment against the defendant made returnabe
before VIM scay aJustce Of the Peace for Knox county,
and the having been levied his property It is ordered
by said Justice that the defendant appear before him his
office IN knoxville the 9Th day OF December ls6i 1t will
be proceeded with parte Il is further ordered that this
notice be published Tor successive weeks In the Knoxville
Wing.
augl7 4t pfS5s WM. f. SEAY,J.P
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-07

1T appearing from the affidavit in this case that
he defendant is q nonresident of the State of Ts-
ncsstc 1t is therefore ordered that publication be
made in the Knoxville Wing for four successive
week, notifying said defendant to appear before me
at my office in Blount county, on the 25th day OF
December 1854, to plead, answer or dcmur to the
same, OH will be taken as confessed and SET for
hcarngex partc. June oath, 1864.
0ugli It pf So ROBERT McTEER, j. p.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-07
Attachment.


hobH toH'HS u.s. Samuel HcHicB
~ APPEALING TO MI ny TIlE AFFIDAylTIN TuIs CASE
mat tc defendant s nonresident of the state Of Ten.
nessqc aud hf property having heen attached II Is there.
ore grdrret ny me hnt uhh ou be- four successive
weeks Boo the Knoxville Nhg notifying said defendant tn appear
~ my office 100 Wonut county, Tenn, the 2hh day of
prrrmht 1901 TO plead answer drmur to the said B or
viii Doe hArn W confessed Iy him and set for hearing rN
plrto. aWc 2i4, 1864.
auNilptt1t ROBERT MrTEER, J. r.
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ATTACHMENT

J1mcs GHiycy u.s. w. d. " CidtchH
rEvllE rLAlNT1FFO ON AFFIDAVIT SAYS THE DEFEND ANT
rs indebted to him aud has removed beyond the limits Of
the state so that process cannot De served upon him. having
obtained an original attachment HgHn the defendant made
reluabe before John MuGaughg Justice OF the Peace for
McNuu county and the having been levied his prop.
cry It's ordered by d Justice that the defendant appear
before him at his office n Athens the goth day January
ncNt. or will be proceeded with pac. Il Is further or.
dcrrl that s published for four successive week in
the Knoxville Wing. July IN, 1864.
augll a. pf s. JOHN McGAuGHEY, J. p.
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Alerdndcr HdmmOntree rs. ITm. HdH d
James Eicgc
IT appearing from the affidavit in this case that
the defendants are non-rcsidens of the State of Ten
nessec: 1t is therefore ordered that publication be
made in the Knoxville Wing for four successive
weeks notifying said defendants to appear before me
at my Office in Bleunt county, on the Goth day Of
December, 1864, orit will be taken rs confessed by
them and set for hearing ex partc. June cath 1861.
aug II 4tpfS5 ROBERT McTEER, j. p
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Attachment.

BHdgCS IL Phillips IS. JdS. p. coffin.
TN THIS CAsEIT APPEARING FROM THE PETITION OF
the plaintiff which Is to that the deendart indebted
to the plaintiffs and has ned from the limits Of the State so
absents secrets himself that the ordinary process ofaw
not he served upon him. 1t is therefore ordered by tie clerk
that publication be made for four successive weeks In the
Knoxville Wing, newspaper published In Knoxville Tenn,
notifying the said James Coffin appear at the next term Of
the Circuit Curt Knox county Tenn he held at the cor
house in Knoxville the I'd Monday Of October next then and
there to plead demur the suit and demand o the
said plaintiffs the will be taken confessed and pro-
ceedcd with eNparte as to him August 18th, 1854.
auy2l 4tpf IS s. II. SMITH, Olrrk
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wM F. SEAY,J.P.
ATTACHMENT.

IHd,yc Hdscit ry. William H. Ijck,ry.
ygyIIE PLAINTIFF on AFFIDAVIT SAYS THE DEFENDANT
indebted 90 him and absconls conceals himself
that the ordinary process Of law cannot be served upon him.
having obtained original attachment against the estate Of the
defendant made ryuruab before Jas Bakera Justice Of the
Peac, for NNuu county, Tenn and the having been
levied Dis property. It's ordered by said Justice that the
defendant appear before him az his Office Zoo Athens the 10th
day Of January, 1861 will De- proceeded with parte. It
il further ordered hy said Justice, that this notice be published
In the knoxville Viii. for lour successive weeks This July
Ia,l. 1857 arsl1 a. mss JAS. BAKER ] p
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-07
John C. Greeuray rs. Wm. Hail.

ITappearing from the affidavit in this case that
the detndant is nonresident of the State of Ten
ncssce 1t is therefore ordered that publication be
made IN the Knoxville Wing for four successive
weeks notifying said defendant to appear before me
at my office in Blount county, on the 18th day Of
December, 1884 to plead, answer or dcmur or the
same will be taken confessed and set for hearing
eX parie. June oath, 1864.
augl7 1t S. ROBERT McTEER j. p.
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CloJ~E Gibson rs. -Iltrca Call,csA.

rENllE PLAINTIFF on AFFIDAVIT SAYS THE DEFENDANT
is indebted TO him and ahsconds that process Caun-t
be served upon him, having obtained original attachment
against the defendant mad, ctunaby before John McGaughey
Justice of c Peace for NcNnn county, the having
been levied ou Dis property IS ordered by said Justice that
the defendant appear hror. him his office Athens, the
2Oh day oJauuary next will be proceeded with pare
t further ordered that this notice be published for four sue
cessiye weeks In the Knoxville Wing. July IN, 1851
augiT q nj ~ JOHN MrG AUGIEY. / y.
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0. P. TMplers. Gnstarc Arnhcim and Others

o, p Tppicrs. GUstdre Aruhcim and others.
THE defendants Gustayo AuAcim, Isaac Murks
and BENJAMIN Marks being non-rcsidcnts Of tho
State Of Tennessee as charged in the bill; II is or
dcrcd that publication be made for four successive
weeks in the Knorritie Wing, notifying said dclcn
daut 10 appear before the Chanccry Court at Knox
willie on the first Monday Of October next, then and
there to make their defense to the bill or the same
will be taken rs confessed Ms To them, and set for
hearing cS partc August 10th, 1864,
\ copy Of the order
aug2iit pS5" ID. A. DEADERlCK, c. n NJ
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wilkins d FreeiS, ddm'rS, DC, rs. NmidR p.
U'dldcc
TIL defendant Ninian p, Wallace, being n non
resident of Tennessee rs stated in the bill II is
ordered that publication be made for four successive
weeks in the Knoxville Wing, notifying said dcfen-
dant to appear before the Choncery Court at Knox
Vile, on the first Monday of October next, then and
there to make his defense TO the BILL or the same
will be taken as confessed, and set for hearing cN
partc August 2Oth 1864.
A copy Of the order:
aug2i RpfS5 d. A. DEADERlCK, c. y NJ.
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Ddrd p. TdRhooser Is. Joseph Bd1,y.

Ddrd 7. Tdnhooser rs. Joseph Bailey
TIVE PLAINTIFF on AFFIDAVIT SAYS THE
defendant is indebted to him and absconis that
process cannot bc served On him. having obtained an
original attachment against the defendant made rcturna
Die before j. II. Caldwell Justice of the Peace for
Sewer county. and the same having been levied on his
property: II is ordered by said Justice that the deicu
int appear before him at his office in Sewer county, on
Saturday the 18th of October next or It will be pro
cccdcd with ex rare II further ordered that this
notice be published for four successive weeks in the Knox
willie Whig August 18th 1864.
,ur2i Il pfS59 ]. II. Caldwell, J. 7.