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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

HETnE POWER N Ne vrarRn ~ =
- certain DeeA u TrUee sxscrt.a - -. "
T!asses. By cos Hsssy CARRIER dated Ami Sots.
~ s54uly aekseslsdesd and rsoorded Is g. : ~
osdso f scots County, Iowa, IL bsok "0s = Nor.
gage deeds, Ct pAess 4cs and 40, shsil. On ~
100 xta diS q fseru:sy. 1854, .. the hour Of o
e'cck z: -. Of said day. ~ the Cour, House door
10 the city u Davenport, lows. oGs, n, - s'
public venns 70 The highest bidder therefor I !.
sashs the following lands, to.wit fhe sossh -.
qsagser a esoticn NJ. Nisstssn llyl. tornsh,n
No. Eighty 40 Ntrtb, Range five IN. Esss ~
re nMh 80 I. A.,or 80 mseh thereof a. nsy !.
~ Il e. = psy csfan note given By sssd Oar
d.n4ssd end Fifty Doilsra, Of even ssee .,ss
ss'd Deed OF Tsusi, together With Interest ~
oose u sse. JAMES GRANT.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

BosroN, Feb. ..
The Maiden bank robber and murderer
has At length been arrested, in the person
OF Edward W. Green, postmaster Of Nal.
den. He was arrested last night for the
murder Of young Converse and the robbie
~ Of the bank on the 18th of December
last. he has confessed mis- guilt, and de-
scribes his shooting Of Converse, the as.
sistant CASHIER. Heiurther confessed where
nc bid the money, most Of which Is recoy.
cred. Green is n years old, and has
vile snd one child, and heretore has boroe
good character.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09
NEW YoRx. Feb. O.


Papers contain fuller Particulars Of
the late Reconnaissance over the Rapdan
but there is little additional information.
The l4th Connecticut suffered heavily.
The Tri6une's dispatch says Gen.
Knpstri k's reconnaissance conclusivsly
proves that no torce OF the eoemy occu-
pies the country east ot Mine Run. The
small parties Of cavslry all belonged
70 Hampton's Legion, which 10 static ned
at Fredericksburg. More than half Of
the videttes have no horses, are seldom
relieved and are some times OBLIGED to
walk 20 miles to their post of duty.
The ztnses dispatch .ays it has been
entertained that the main body Of Lees
army b between Gordonville aud Orange
G. 81.
Citisens residing within the spemv's
lines Say Lee expects to have $4,000
consoripts added 10 his army By the new
levy, raisidg it to $4,000 or 10000 meo.
A Newborn letter Of the 4tb, to the
Tribune, saye . deserter from the 9th
Nosth Carolina Regiment, Gen. Cling
mans brigade, reports that Gen. Cling.
man was slightly wounded BY .hell.
He reports that IL pieces Of artillery
jest In our front, and $4,000 mes, have
gone TO Little Washington, and SAYS
thsy supposed We had only couple Of
regiments here.
H says some 500 men and ofioera
with boats, came from the eunboat -
Richmond. and launched their boat on |
the Nssss river. These are the ones. q, |
courss. that took the Underwater.
From oil that We know the work about
hers Il over for few days, and Ne Are
looking TO Warrington, N. G.
Yhe steamer Geo. Cromwell, from Nev
OsJeane Of the Cd, has arrived.
shesks' letter 70 tho Free State Con-
vsntion eays he will allow oil persons to
vote at the ensuing election who have
neee registered - voters under the |
freetdsats Proclamation Of july 2s,h
le03, aad HE subsequent ordesa unor
- Sobjeet He will b Glad q snna;r.
oeQ1ioieness Of elsctiopa vho IN I
!! = - p sdeislsssr the oath Of a.
- - persoue othsewiss ouali6sd !.
80 - 49, lava All takinr IL
: r. + !taee q ~ ~ q election |
fAeeioDa q ys1A oel1anI
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

"a
man family, and even such q
have heretofore been consid.
cred incurable BY the medical
faculty Of the world, are skill
folly treated with distinguished success bb DR.
WM. HUNTER. DIR. JAMES HUNTER and
These three scientific Physicians and Surgeons
have been engaged in their profession for up
wards Of forty years. They especially call the
attsntion Of tho sasictsd TO the following named
diseases:
Coughs, Colds. Group, Consunp tios,
md the most distressing Of al diseases the
ASTHMA OF PHrBIsrc and al other complaints Of
tho Mouth, Throat. Lungs and Hear. Also dis
O. ses of the Stomach, Liver, Kidasys. Spleen,
Bladder and Bowels, such % Dyspepsia, which IL
very distressing complaint. Diasrh0a, Dysentary
Constipation or continued costivensss. This las.
tsr disease most always prsin6uccs
R41o0 And 110tl11Ae
Which 10 treated with marked sncIsas without
resorting 70 cutting with the knife. The nerves
ere often diseased and Neuralgia, Rheumatism,
Gout and Paralysis sre distressing oomplsins-
Also al Female Complaints, such ~ Weakness,
Debility and diseases Of the Womb, all eussd nth
out cutting with knife.
CAncRINoNA, or CAKcRR, 10 auoth or disease that
hes hitherto bamed tLeskili Of tLo errdite and
learned doctors Of tho world. This monstsous
Hydra must now bow IT. head, for Il can beeured.
All Tanners. Wins, Ulcers Or Old 8erss, Hid Dis
eases, White Swellings, Clsb feet. alike can b
cured without cutting With the knlfs.
D1OeAoeS or t1aO WYoO.
Sseh - Lashsynal Fistula. Strabismus OF Oroee
Eyes, Blaek OF White spots on the Eys Nall, Ser
3 yes, Biindnsss and Cataract.
The latter disease can often - Cured without
resort to cutting with the knife. Patisuts win
Cataract win DO veil to call asd lss To Doctor ~
mime Tier ea,s: 4 lsrgs .,sortnes. =
a10naene ~ - -
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

.gseN WAsHrNoToN, Feb. =.
1t IL the intention Of tho military com.
mite Of the House to press the confiscstio
bill TO vote as soon as possible. The CON-
mittee agreed this morning to bill pa, ing
chaplaiDs while sick or on iurlough.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.

The House Judiciary Committee viii
probably dismiss the isnpeachmsnt Of JUDGE
Miller, Of Iowa.
. A bill was agreed 70 By the Military
COMMITTEE Of the nouss to put CHAPLAIN.
on the same footing - other officers OF the
eervice.,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09
DIR. g. W. ROBACK,

DIR. G. w. ROBACK,
Ondpnau, Ohio, Proprietor u
Stomach Bitters, Blood PuriRsr, Blood
Pills, Catawba & Swedish Brandies,
c. A. COOK, Chicago, GcnI Ast.
gssd q Wholesale In Chicags By FULLER, FINCH
FULLER, and all DruggiAs : T-
- Country Merchants and Dealers supplled b.
4. !. CROsKEY, and O. II. BECKW1TH, Chicago.
Sold in Davenport BY F. Jacoby, IT,, 3. 8. Bal
lord. Stevenson l. Oasnahan, I. J. Wells. @
Schlegel, Ditzen Koch and N. Kovses.
Sold ct Wholesale By Beiderbeske i Mile, and
z. Rsddswig my3s d&w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09
KAxsAs CIR, No., Feb. Q.

About suudown yesterday some 200
guerrillas crossed from Missouri into
Kansas, marching toward Olathe: Col.
Ford, with IS men Of the I'd Colorado,
vent in pursuit. Up TO midnight no re-
po,t has been received.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09
Df. NsCeef,s
LINMENTl
Great External Remedy.

for HAeamat'.sn, Gouf, Neuralgia. Lss,taqo. St;h
"ecx ana Jo.nts, Sprasas, Bfrises Cufs aud
Wo"nds, Piles. Headache, and az Rl~..
matte and Nsrsoss disorder
Lux Oil Of which 1t 10 . speedy and certain
remedy, and never fails This Linisu ent i,
prepared from tho recipe Of Dr. R.cph en- Swret II
Connecticut, tho famous eone setter. Ana -. h.sr
ueed IL his practice for more than twenty vea,s
with the most astonishing success.
AZ AN ALLAvfAf0R OF Pam, IL 10 urrivaied bv
any preparation before the public, Of which The
mCM sksp''csl may DO convinced BY single trial.
This Liniment will curs rapidly and rsdicslIv.
Rheumatic Disorders Of every hind, and IN tb on.
sands Of cases whore il has boon used II hss az.
Or been known TO fail.
For NEURALGIA. It will afford immedis relief
IN every case, ho.ever distressing.
NW! Onevs me worst cases Of HHADACHE 10
thfes minatee and u is warrsn9sd 10 do Il.
IOOTHACHE also will II cure instantly.
FOX NEkVOOSD DEBILITY and General Las.
sitads arising from impsudenoe CT excess .this n,
iment 10 most happy and unfailiDg remedy cot
ing directly upon the nervous Tissues IL strength.
ano levines the system, and restoresit 10 elias.
FOR rlLka.-As an external remedy v. claim
that Il IL the beet known, and W challenge the
world to produce An equal. Every victim Of thie
distressing complaint should give IL trial. for Il
vi! not fail to afford immediate relief, and In !
majority Of Gases will effect radical cure.
QUlNSY 4 SORE THROAT are sometimea an.
tremely malignant and dangerous, but I timely
application Of HE Imminent will never fail to cure
orhAlNS ara sometimes very obstinate. and
enlargement Of the joints 10 liable 10 OCCUR II ne.
kiectea The worst case may be conquered bv
this Lniment In too or three davs. -
BRUISES. CUTS, WOUNDS. SORES. IT,
UEkS, BURNS b HCALDS, Yield readily 10 the
M0ndenuI healing properties of DIX. SWEETS
lNFA LLlBLE LlNIMENT, whom used accordips
FEY g o'Tsct'on: also ChlLBLAlNS. FROSTED
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

WAsniSoroS, Fob. 8.
Special 70 Commereial
No additional intelligence has bsen re.
ceived by the War Department from Knox
willie or Newborn, I'd.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09
s.A,s o. M.v Yo.E, isa

R,k
County Of New York.
Henry Weston, Vice President, and VIM. X. Lo
throp. Secretary OF the Washington Ifsuralec
sworn, dspose and say and zach for bimssf asys
inst the following 10 true, full and corSses state
ment Of tbs saairs Of the ead Corporation, and nst
they tue above named ofaeeSs thereof; and that
part Of the capttai or eafnitg 8. Of snid Compsn
has been depuAite in amy state VI Territory 90 &C.
lsisnsc,I HENRy WESTON, Woe President.
WIN. K. LOfHRUP, 6-oretnry.
Hubscrlbed and sworn to before me b. the above
named Henry Weston, Vice President. and VIM X
Leap ss. Secretary tbs 18th DAY Il ''OaAr' A.
[~l tsisn.a.I FREDERICK BULL.
W. So walker q.
AuDifoa's Crgfcn, Iowa,
DIS MoiSss January go 1874
Itls hereby ssrtined, th u Oh he rhixtieh day u
January, lse4. sworn abatement WIS fled In his
ofics. sfsopnRthe condition Of he Washington In.
sSs s. 81 ssy on the Of
airy, a. D. 1861 In accordance with provision of
Act OF the General Assembly, Of the State OF Iowa,
entitled IAN act in relation to insurr c0Dpan.
iee," approved January z8th, 1881, and IN Act
In relation to Life Insurance Companies, approved
March II h. 1852; that said ststement shows that
said Company Is possessed Of the seqnieit& amou 1
OF capital, and invested Ne required .. Law.
Auth ~ ie th-r. fore given to tbs above Amed
Insui snce in tbs State. In seourffslce with tn.
lave .he eof, until tho 3lst day OF Janunry, A. -
.Sas 'ss
Davenport, has been duly nppointsd BY said Com.
pany their lawful Agent and Attorney for the
~ Of boot with full power 70 take risks Of insur-
ance Their ,in, and 10 acknowledge service Of pro-
cess. % provided BY law, upon hs fling with the
Clerk OF the Distriotsours In and said equity,
certined copy OF the Abatement on Die in hts flee.
Il IL fur her certified that the attached 10 true
correct COPY OF the said ttatemsni.
k-~~) In testimony whereof have hereunto set
Il s. my laid and afaxed my . al Of Office the
~ day aud year drst above written.
J. W. CATTELL,
Fob. B. div 0t Auaitof vf Htata.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09
VERMONT GENTRAL
THE GRAND TaUNK,

Ss okfe
Da09lO and New YorR.
Fsss oLoo,
Less THAN VIA ANY O1HHa Llup.
Passengers get fall bsssas u The shove - -.
ehasing ticksts st the .r~-,N,i'-
Grand Trunk Ticket 06oco cnlv.
80 Dearborn Street., Chisaee, s .sf.
~ CLARK Street. Chiooeo. II s.
:, 2ll Aais STRESS, MilWashon.
/. ST.. WEBSTER, Wss'n AT o. 4. n :.
.. E: HibbAh ~, Wsst'n Agt. " Osateal. - !.
W. HRYD0ES, nanaging dissetse. *
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

From Rev. J. Newton Brown, D. D., + ditto. Of the
Encyclopedias Of Religious Knowledge.l
Although not dispossd TO favor or recommend
r@tent Medicines in general, through distrast Of
their ingredients and effects yet know. Of -rc
snmcicnt reasons why man may NOT tsIfysto
wnatae believes himself TO have e-sv6a ~
any simple preparation, in the hope ha1Nho
thu contribute ~ the benefit Of othe 4.
do this more readily in regard to gu tln III
German bittsrs, prepared By u. GIN. 4rA svn,c
snss c'iy, because was prejudiced against them
for many years, under the impression that they
were chiefly IN alcoholic mixture. 1 am indebted
70 my friend h0beit Shoensker, Esq, for the re-
uoval OF this prejudice BY proper tests, and for
encouragement 70 try them, whom suffering from
great and long continued debility. The ase oil
three bottles Of those bittes st the beginning Of
the present yssE. was followed BY evident relief
and restoration to degree Of bodily and mental
vigor which had not felt Tor six msnths before
and had elmost despaired Of regainiDg. l there.
tore thsnk God and my'friend for directing mo to
the use Of them. ]. NEWTON BROWN.
QIkApBLPhlA. Juna 23d 1sAI.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

We call theattsntion Of Ill hSving relations 4,
friends In the army 70 the fact that "HODS
LANDS German Biltsrs" win curs nine. tsnth,
Of the diseases induced ~ expsssre and priva-
aons incident TO camp life. In the liAt rub.
lished sl.sst daily In the newspapers, on the Ar
rival Of The sick, It will be noticed that Z vsrv
iafgs proportion ere suffering from dsbiiitv.
Every case Of that kiad csu b readily eured &,
hoodsnd's Ger man Bittess. uiseases yesu, tn.
disordsrs Of the Digestive organs are speedily -.
moved. We have no hesitation in stating that.
Il thsse bttters vsre freely used among Our ,nlv
diers, hundreds Of lives might - seved nm ~.
efWiso vii i be lost,
We cali particular attention TO IL f.ilo~,,.
remarkable and we'll authenticated cure ofone 81
the nations heroes, whose life, to use his on
language, has been saved ~ the Bitters.''
P0ILAnBllHlA. AuRust 1ed 1aAA
Asssrs. Josss = Eeoas We'll, esnt,smsn vo.,
Hoo6ands German Bittsrs has saved nv lie.
There u 10 mistake Ia this. Il 10 vouch "A fnr -
numoefs o. ny coAfades, some Of who's .nemss
are appended, and Who were fully sognisant of Ar
bsen Tor the last four ysars, member n sh.,'
naa's celebrated battery, aad uadse The im.eS1.
ate command Of Capt. h. B. Ayrse. Fhro..h n.
exposure attendant upsn my asdaors dst;s.. !
wae attached In November last with inlsumesion
Of sno tsn1Ss end wae tcf ssventy-two days IN The
bsightsned By a sttask Of dyssstefy. Il ~ III
removed from the White Hoose. aad sent q th;s
ioty on board Of steamer "6tate u nm > f.
which laadsd - The 18th Of June. 0inee ~.
tine have beeo asost - Low - ~ - es.ld
b and still retain : ozark q vitality. ~ :
wesk Or more wssssarssly allie % evsilov -.
thing, and II I'D fosoe 9sesel dow, it ~ 4.
0ediately thrown pagaia.
!. Iee.ld 70: eva lesp : slass II vsssr n N
sssasss saa :s:osssi.ely :le paysislaas Who haa
fnan0o ~ firm thA Rnnan ~ - A-.~S Asyys~
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09
DIR. N UNTEK


~ q - VuWVNIV DAD.
8ASRs incidental 70 the hu-
man family, and even such =
have heretofore been consid-
cred incurable BY the medical
faculty Of the world, are skill
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

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psiss - Bsssls - ssees y IN assss lsueoS
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49, = - tepoe = ~ - - - inesG11solne
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-09

No Alcohols or Bad Whisky
They viii cure the above diseases In
ninety.nine cases cut OF hundred.
EN- YOUf
DO YOU WANT A GOOD APPETITE
DO YOU WANT TO BUILD UP YOUR CON
STIrUTlONf
DO YOU WANT TO FEEL WELL
DO YOU WANT TO GET BID OF NERVOUS
DO YOU WANT ENERGYf
DO You WANT 70 SLEEP WELT
Do YOU WANT A BRISK AND VIGOROUS
FEELING?
III you do, uss
AOOONNG0s 0e1a1Oeaea Riff go
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1864-08-02

Yankee army, has been badly whipped by
Hampton in every engagement. Butler's
| Brgade, the 4th, 9th and 9th South Caro-.
Ina cavalry has carried the day in al! these
engagements. They strike terror TO .tbe
Yankee cavalry, and asionish the old caval.
ry OF the Army OF Northern Virginia, at
| their daring and fearless onsloIqhts upon
| the enemy's infantry. 1t has been a Gus
tom among our cavalry here in Virginia to
keep watch for the army and never offer
resistance to Infantry, but fall back to their
infantry supports and then leave the work
Tor them 10 complete. But this gallant
Bngade of Carolinians, it seems has not
geen fought the cowardiy traits of our old
regulars, hence their long list Of casualties
during this campaign They have fought
IKE heroes, and we have heard Of none of
the sons of old Lancaster but what did his
duty nob'y.
The situation here is encouragine-it is
sufficient Tor me to say, Lee is here and has
oeen vide awake all the time The troops
express every confidence, and are in the en-
Joymeni OF good health, ready and willing
10 advance upon Grants position any time
uncle bob gives the word. know there
are people at home who are so badly
whipped themselves that they think this
from the Ruridan River to it's present po.i.
ton, though hope it is not so generally
the conclusion, AS returned soldier from
home lately represented "that ten Yankees
could take the District" Those military
soiomons. who point out the different lines
oI retreat and advance, and carry their "rnap
OF The seat of war" ia their coat pockets;
VINO pretend 10 know the "why $ and where.
Tore OF every movement Of the army, are
generally the men that are whipped first,
ana AZ they are always talking and asser.
tng "known facts" it Discourage. and "de
m"ralizes those who have no ideas of their
own. Let me say n word just here: there
Is not ten men in Lancaster District (cXccpt
those who have been in scrvice) vino know
enough OF military 10 drill IL squad correct
~ ~ the mSnual of arms, much less explain
what flank movement is. Lee has been
compelled TO fall back rs his enemy ud
vnnced, not because he did not wish TO
hight, but the refusal of Grant to come to
his front and oilcr battle. Lee bounced him
at e'ery opportunity, and if Grant had Civ.
en- hight before he reached here, instead of
turning 10 The flank, matters would have.
perhaps, been looking brighter to those
who only see the outside shadow Of a few
things.
The Confederate Army in Maryland un
der Gen. Early, consisting Of Ewell's old
corps, and Breckinridge's Division, beside,
4 good force Of cavalry, seem to be creating
great excitement. Some here are go san.
game as to predic. the capture Of Wash.
ingtou, Baltimore, Sc : think the object of
the move, was TO draw Grant, or n large
portion Of his troops to the defence of
Washington Grant has been sending oil
few trSn-ports lately, but no consid cradle
number Of his troops has yet gone.
Yours, LOCAL.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1864-08-02

caster, S. c., held its anniversary meeting ON
Saturday last. There was a good attendance,
and lively zeal manifested, by liberal contri.
buttons and otherwise. We say this much
without intending to forcstali any report of the
proceedings that may. be in contemplation
The Society 1--WE do not know the name) 10.
Gated at Six Mile Prcsby yterian) Church, in the
upper portion Of this District, will hold its an.
niversary meeting on next Saturday. The Rev
A. l.. Slough will deliver the anniversary adj
dress.
Where are the Societies that once lomished
at Lancaster, and at Shiloh and Waxhaw -
Strong appeals are now being made for help
to supply the army. The field is large, and
under the arrangements which the Cont edcrate
States Bible Society has matured for importing
Bibles from Europe, all the funds that may be
raised can be usefully employed
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1864-08-02
Editoria. Brevltles.

The Richmond Whig states that 81, is well
known that Gen Hood was the only one of
JoAnston's lieutcnsnts opposed to the retro
grade movement from Dalton"
The Danville Register informs us that pas.
senger trains now pass over the entire line of
tho Richmond and Danville Railroad. The
track is fully repaired and the road is a much
better one than il was ever before, most of the
rail torn up by the raiders being the fat iron,
which has been replaced with the heavy Il rail
A financial rnmor (says the Richmond Exam.
'ner, 22d inst ) was the on dit yesterday Il,
was said that the distinguished gentleman who
has recently been elevated to the Sccretaryship
oil the Confederate Treasury, with his coadiu.
tors, has grand scheme on foot for the pur-
chase oi all the Government cotton aud tobac-
co in the Confederate States throwing upon tn e
market AS its equivalent upwards of eight mill
ion pounds sterling, or forty millions in gold
The stupcndous wealth OF the parties said TO
be interested makes the suggestion possible, if
net altogether probable.
Our loss III the battle Of the 22d at Atlanta
will not exceed 5000 killed and wounded
It's announced upon good authority, accor.
ding toa southampton despatch, that Capt
Semmes has obtained the steamer Rappahan.
mock, and will Immediately put 10 sea with the
purpose OF attacking the Koarsage.
The New York Times rcjoiccs that General
Washburhe, of Memphis. is placing IA number
oil Coniederates i'll conspicuous positions on
each train OF cars to or from that city, 10 Sc
cure .molestation by the Confederate sol.
dicrs. Ii calls these victims railway proteo-
tors" Let our Generals take the hint
Tie Selma Reporter says that in Calhoun
County flour was selling at $50 per barrel-
The Selma Dispatch announces the arrival of
new flour in the market. The Claiborne South
erner says that the planters in Pontotoc Coun-
ty, Miss, are contracting to deliver wheat at
81 per bushel.
Capt. Thomas A. Huguenon, senior captain
o. the ist S. c. infantry, has been assigned to
the command ofFort Sumter.
Gov. Brown has issued proclamation order.
ing aliens in the State, who refuse to Volunteer
in defence Of the State that alroi ds them pro-
lection, to leave the State within ten days,
without tbs orders Of Confederate officers at
tempting to protec, them from active service
prevents it.
1t is stated that The casualties Of the Conred.
crates, during tke late expedition to Maryland,
will not exceed thousand men.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1864-08-02

The army intelligence published elsewhere is
Of the highest interest. The situation around
Allan Ia Is still critical but the report tha.
Gen. s. d. Lee bal arrived with reinforcements
strengthens our hope Of ultimate triumph in
that quarter. Our forces have achieved gIo.
fiOus victory In Northern Virginia reported
that they have re-crossed into Maryland, and
The Yankees much excited at tho prospect Of
another repel invasion.