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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

The Cow STEALING CAsE.-We men toned yesterday
that on Saturday John P Sledd, butcher in the SEQ
ond market, was brought before the Mayor on the
charge Of stealing four from DR.. Frank Ii. Deare
and that the hsd, owing TO the absence Of wit
nesses, been pu: eff ill yesterday AL parties being
| ready yesterday the case was gore Ito
Dr. Deane sad four cows we're stolen from his farm
mile north Of the city, on last Wednesday night
Among them a'tray1 GOV, tina, had been at bi,
farm for twelve months aad bad during that time been
claimed by oledd bis bu. lever taken away because
Sledd failed to prove prop'ry Thu sdiy morning he,
Dr. Deane found the four s.orn the city tile
pen At Bacon Quarter Branch aud eaiLing they ware
claimed by Sledd Weat the Second market house to
zee Sledd. Sledd gao be had bought hem from man
from New K6Ht W, said his a n, was Jones-Johp
Jones Georgs Jones. Told Sedd that would not an
swer, that be must produce the man from whom he
bought the cstil, ssdd said he ba paid Jones $1,000
d that the latter wasto call his house at o'clock
P. n, to receive the $4,000 still due him, Promised to
meet Sledi at the atter's house at o'clock. Welt
there and Sedd did not make his appearance.
Mr.. Coqu.tt proved that between IL and nine months
ago Sledl went to Dr. Danes larm and claimed tie
stray COW as his which lie clleged that b, bong 8
from Jomson Thursday last.
WIN. Wayne, Jf, saw Sid and another n an 60 to
the cattle pen in a wagon about O'Clock Thursday,
and return q rbot time; as they were coming back
he heard the say S.edd, "befcre I'll take that
price I'll cut EN- up as 6ne a. straw."H7-.
VIM. Wayne, Sr., saw SleSd and another man talking
together in market Thursday morning. and soon after
they rode IF together in a wagon
= AlOerger was at Ar7Lawsons stall Thursday
morning when Sedi came to him to borrow some
mouey to pay for IN, cattle which he said he had
bOugh. cheats Slsdd pay the min $1,000 and heard
lin tell hin he could gee the balance, $4,000 if ie
would call at his house at o'clock; the man l,oked
like While man -'
WIN. K. Sledd was passing through the market Thurs
day morning. and saw bis father pay man $1,000 for
me coWs, and promise 10 pay him the baIAl &c a.
o'clock; went down to tina detectlvs Office and in the
of an hour and half his father came down and
~ - fift . 80 = .tssf. 5.s .. 4. 4. 81, gar
iSsrs oz i sss. nss a. ys-ifis rs sSn
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

tola HIN tbs ss~s YEA nlssa aassls AID Asksd hin
hsshss he knew hs mar. lola hIs sthss the uaa VA
negro named George Drew
otbsr Witnesses proved thai Drew went to slsdd's
house between ~ and o'clock Thprsdsy but did not
wait till siedd came. > s'.Ssfs si>fz--'
DR.. Deane he did not desire to appear as disposed
to perseouto Ssdd, tus he aboeId ike 10 have some
litts time 10 prove shat sedd WAS acquainted With
George Drew.
The Mayor reeerved hs d.clsich in the case until
Friday, aud admitted sodd TO bah in $4,000. che value
of the stolen cattle.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

Dssgaggsiyz yiiz Or CauAua HiLL,.sBstvesn slsvsn
and twelve, O'Clock yesterday morning, the handsome
residence Of Alderman William Tayor' on Grace street,
near 22d street, Church Hi was destroyed oy nre TO-
geiher With his Kitchen stable ana o'oei oatnouses
The ire originated accidentally inc Ai.ensn ~ .no
YARD Inc COOK, ai'er smoAns' pun n'' pP' u'' ne'
tobacco Dag ana deposited DOM IN ner room o'sr INC
Kitchen. In hau nouf altef"aros names were oufs'-
ing from too ROOF OF the kitchen. IL Is believed the
fre could have been eeaaned 70 TINS ouaans IL agooo
| supply OF water could have been oosnned from inc
neghborng plugs, Dut tney are sad 70 nave Deen ou'
oforder. Inc s'aoie nrss '0oe nre, anu WAS quich,
consumed seeing 'nA' 'nsrs was n''ie PfosPe's y.
tim y ad from lne nle eePa''Ai'.S VIC n'e'is auu
opAsn' generaly SET a00u. isAe'ps 'Ae ~ :.
Mr.. TayorS d"eniDg, anu eo' nsA'y $50 80.
tore the MINES connuhoA'eu :" Ave, vs. -. !, :.
i'et soutn OIL Tue Ai''neu, AAu 81 =,
hopes were en'ei.a,nsu 'A-' = rp -. no,,,
| o saauen SIN ''ee,' n .
poe INC AAn0' - .,s-.s a.. ,,;n,ed
"sn' O'4-'' ~ s.,;nr an f.o, into N.
WV" ne@'' .s.,.v a. NO ~
Ar' iH'' e'a-e M =. r. ~" - Is Csn,.h M,
'"0 SnuA''OA y, '- 49, g., d;e.,
was WITNESSES " 'AS'.A ~ fN 4
points Oh 'oe ''.J' D'ins wa soos q.
| W tue une'nuo".u p'oei's' ', ~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

ElTHE ToBAcco TIrHr.-fhe attention OF the tobacco
planters in Virginia is ca led to the announcement Of
Mr. AY Stokes of thu extension OF the time for the
collection of the Tobacco THE.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

NOTARY has forwarded to the Bank of Frarcs
brick with 0O0f note glued on it, which has been
pad, aud will be kept in the Bank Museum of Curl
oses. Il has been for fifteen years glued on the wall
If peasants house, and considered as pictorial curl
o,ty by the nan who found IT, and who did not know
is value.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
DIVIDEND.

3. 'HE President anu directors OF the Bank OF
Rchm,nd declared dvideai Of three per cent net
payable to the stockholders on the lst proxmo.
The snk will ths Confederate stses tag and
the Sockhodsri viii not include their taer list 70 the
Aslesior. J. B. MAONURDO.
jesa-auulylst : osshisr
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

LrrrERs FOR CoLuNBn, $. C--Per.Ous wishing to
send letters their friends or relatives in the Treasury
Note Bureau at Columbia, 8 g., wil leave !aem to-day
with Mr.. Elnose, G. s. Treasurer.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The attention OF the Trad, particularly reqused to
auction SALE THIS DAY, OF
1000 pairs Cotton Oar q, SndA
Variety OF otheLgoods
To which will be added
500 yards hne 0assimeres
lot of GUNNER Clothing
400 dozen Lead Pencils
lot Of Extra Flour, &C., nc.
Jy6-1t SLAUGHTER 90.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
NOTICE

IN INFORMATION WANTED as to the condi-
ton and whereabouts Of Private W. o. PAYnE, j. Company d.
18Th Regiment Va ln:snsry Pegrams brigade. EsrHs dsn,
Ewe corps Army Of Northern Virginia. supposed have
wounded and taken at the Dse Of Bethesda Church,
May 80, 1854.
Information respecting him would be gratefully reeeiv
II communicated 70 his father, M. o. PAYHA,
Hendersonvlle, GooshlAnd county, Va.
~ New York Daily Ness please copy.
Iy4-2as4gs
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

WANDA copy of the Daily Wig, June 2Sh, 10
wanted a. this cfi,e to complete file of the paper for
the las. tx months
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
DIED.,

On the morning the 9th June Louisa county THOMAS
only Of Charles D. and Jeanne D. Meredith sged
and enc month.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
THE RRBEL HOUSE.

In COOK respectfully informs his friends
end former patrons that he can be found at the
House. on 10Th street, under the Of thsEIshsnge Hoe
aRd TURTLE soup viii be Included in N. b Of fare
course Oh week or two Citizens obtain ice application
eludsd' jy5-st 1
"a it'i t"i' o. fss Ist sus-f
= 20 ~ - ~ .59l.-E -: !. . u 1
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

NOTICE.
A LII persons indebted to the late firm of
IA T0sLEs VOOLFOLK at Orange q. h, Virginia, are
requested forward settle and pay their accounts
boadi before the l day Jane indulgence
be given. Those persons having claims against said
nrm are earnestly requested present them BY that time
The books papers In the
Bovlware al Orange H. who fully Authorised 70 settle All
claims for and az ainss the said
.tf J. r. VOOLFOLK,
Ap16-clm' Surviving Partner OF Towles voolfolk.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
TIE ooMMUrATIaS CLAUSE

The following is from the Heralds Washington des-
patch;'
The repeal OF the ccmmutation clause of the Enrol-
meot act is in q muddls sgaiu. The Senate will moi
agree to the House BILL the House will not agree
TO the Senate bill. The result is doubtful.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

TIE WATcaMEs-We have been pitching into our
Watchmen for being worthless, but really We not
certain that they any less account thSy any other
city's waIchnen. IT'S our rogues that are so much
worse than those Of other places For sught that
We did hear did ever read of in tai, history, watch
men have been much the came in all ages and cour-
tries Shakespeare, who al~eys tue to lie makes
Dogberry noted captain of the watch of his time,
pound the whole duty ola Waterman in dialogue with
another watchm.u. We give it for the benefit and
consolation of the Richmond city night watch They
will have the satisfaction Of Knowing that 70 II their
shOr ,comngs they have the example and ecepts Il
Captain Dogberry
Do,tery-Ycu are here thought to be the mos. sense
esJsnd t man Tor the constable of the watct therefore,
comprehend all vSgrom men. You are to bid any man
and in tho princes name.
I'd WAtch.-How if he shall not standi
Dogoerry-Why, then take no note of him, but lie.
him go, aud presently call the rest Of the watch TO.
getber, and thank God you are lid of the knaye.
For the wa ch TO bubble and talk Is
most tolerAble, aud n to be endured
I'd Watch.-We vii rather Ell, than talk. We know
what belongs TO the watch.
D0gber.-Why you speak like an ancient and qlie
wa;cbman lor cannot see how sleeping should offend;
only have a that your bills (clubs) be ttlsn
Well you to call at all the ale houses and bid those
who ara drunk-get them to bed.
ID Watch.-Whst if they will mott
Dogbsr-Why then let them alone ill they get so.
bei; they make you not then the better answer you
may cay they lot the men you took them for. II
you meet thief, you may suspect him by virtue Of
Jour Office to be tue man. and Tor such kidd Of
che less you NEEDLE make with them, why the more
Tor your hones,y.
ID Watch-If we know him to DO thief, shall We not
lay hands on him. f-5
Dogb-Tfuy BY your Office you may, but think
they who touch pitch shall be defei; the peacea
bic way for you you do take thief is 10 let bin
himself wba. he is, and steal GU! of your company.
must call 10 the nurse and bid her still t
I'd Wach.-Hewif the nurse be ss'eep and viii not
hear usy q
DOgberTy.-Wby thea depart in peace, aud let the
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

BLOCKADE GOODS
ID THIS DAY RECEIVED.
20e0 yards superfne Long Noth
5000 do medium Long OloLh
1000 do Pillow Case Cotton
200J do Scotch Ginghams. styles
loo do Linen Lawn fer
q000 DO printed 0rgandy Ausirs
1000 do ewss Musiins
1900 do super Jaeonet Csmbre
100 do Birds Eye Diaper
200 Huckaback Toweing
dozen Hoop akirts
10 co elk HandEerchi
81 do Cotton do
so do Linen do
10 Ladies' Isle Thread Gloves
20 do do Black Blk do
90 do Fancy Dress Buttons
Black Roll Cambria for covering umbrellas
Many other desirable goods Of recent rivals for SALE
A. T0LLEsoN,
jy4-g 14 Main street
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

nSrssi is sss.eA ~, Va "a CORN rs e. 500
.laaxs. q tszl-Ef 9 u .sIii. 49, a a..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

For indeed the watch ought to O,nd no man, and 1t Il
an offence to stay man against his will
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
'IHE PREsINr sIiULfIoN.

Slight diminishing continued all night, ard this
morning has opened with vigor. The artillery firing
is heavy, and everything indicates hard fighting
to-day. Our scouts report that the enemy moved arge
bodies Of troops from Powder Springs yesterday even
ing, and threw them opposite our lett As this is likely
correct you may anticipate, ii they attack
ing OF the Yankees being badly whipped by the gallant
men OF Hoods corps which, from its commander to
every private cannot be bettered. Our troops are in
enthusiastic spirits and eager for the enemy. For the
past three days they have had poIatoes clbbages and
other vegetables issued TO them as ratios. Tais
strengthens them considerably, aud is very acceptable.
Let the people of Gtorg know that they cannot better
aid this army than by furnishing il with many vege
tat les as they osn spare.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

? = = y w ~ - ? 80 = . ~ =
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

Verges.-If yoa hear child cry in the night, you
mus. call 10 the nurse and bid her still il.
I'd Watch.-Hewi II the nurse be ss'eep and viii not
hear ne! ~
DOgbery.-Wby then depart in peace, aud let the
child wake her with crying, for the ese tina. will not
hear her lamb, when t bses, will never q cal
when it bleats.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
THI CASUALTIES OF fHE DAT.

1t is estimated by those capable of judging, that the
loss of the s0emy 10 front OF Ceburnes line was not
less than fifteen hundred, while in front of Uheatham
it exceeded thousand. Considering that his loss
one thousand the right and left by diminishing, and
FIVE hundred in his attack French ia the evening" and
there is q total OF i've Thousand killed aod wound
ed T1is is very moderate estimate General John
sion having requested that exaggerated statements
shall be given by correspondents oon6ue myself to
this low number. Our loss is tstonishiogy smalL Feul
hundred men will than our total loss in the
whole army throughout the day.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

After sending of my especial yesterday evening
heics Smelling commenced from the Kennesaw anC
shortly after there we're several voeys Of muskery
On inqurI z, learned the Yankees had attacked tina
portion oFrenChs line, held by The AssOurans aud Mis-
sssppans and we're repused with heavy csa Here agaI
the Yankees Sg.nst "ugy customers" as the Mis-
sourians are second troops in the field for vsor-
Toe AiSsssipplans AlSo noble and gailAn. body
M
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
PRISONERS.

We captured about hundred prisoners, and could
have cap ured many more, but the ord.r being giver
for our men not 10 leave their works, the enemy va
not Iu sued, and consequently many got away who
could have been easily taken.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
rHE RlaHF AND LEYr WINGS

Were not assaulted by any large bodies OF the enemy
until late in the evening on French's line. The skr
mishing however, was very severe, and the Yankees
made several attempts to carry adra-c, picket line
SO that they Wouli be enabled to establish batteries in
froat OF our main line of battle Iu this they failed
ncs: signaly, for pckets held tier ground the
whole day. and could be forced back. General Pet
tus-kuoWn among the troops as " Rocky Face" from
his rough of the braVest aod best officers in
this army, had his brigade out picket, and lily
repued three attacks make on bis krmishers by the
enemys line Of bat tie. The skrmi.hing lasted through
out the day, az some hours very heavy aud the firing
very rapid, and at others only slight and occasional
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05
aArrLXer kENvrsAw MOUNTAIN.

The spselsl cdtstgsndeni 81 The Atlanta lnselissh-
GER writing from tia ffon., June ASH, sASst
Az my letter Of last night briefly stated the game OF
blood and life for the possession OF Atlanta comnenceu
yesterday Early in the morning the Yankee pcke a
made general advance on our Videe line, when tosy
easily drove in and soon became holly epgsged Win
our tiist intrencted line Of skrmishsrs.
FIGHT ON sLEBTRSE's LINE.
Finding that our skifmishers would not retire, the
Yankees hurried up their lines OF battle on our centre
and opposite Oleburne's and Oheathsm's hne They
moved up in large force on the first named DIVISION
and charging them carried the intrenchmens held oy
our skrmishers, and Fust ed on our main Norks WIN
loud chserng they rushed our men and endeavured
to carry the works. A terrible voley OF musietry
belched out from thou aud Of Ihes and hundreds OF
the enemy bit the dust. They neverth less continued
to press forward and opposite Govsns and Granbufy
lines (brgades of oeburnes divison) GENE within 20
yards Of the intrsochments. But the gall mt
and Texans could not DO made 70 yield and after des-
perale but futile efforts the enemy gave way aud retired
out OF reach of rifles haviog lost hundreds oil their
men killed and wounded and leaving one stand OF colors
in the hands Of the brave men OF Govan's brigade.
RE FIGHT on sHIAFHANs LIaE.
Simultaneous with their attack on Oleburne the enc.
my moved on the line held by tbs dashiug Cheatham
and his brave TennesseeanE In some places along this
line-aud Clebufnes also-the Yankees were in seven
Ines of battle and 10 noue leas than taree. But the
old Tennessee hero was prepared TO give them sound
drubSiDg The Var KEGS charged With great spirit and
resoluon-almcBt amounting to heroism- aud at one
time succeeded in planting stand Of colors on the
works. A f. res engagement now ensued. Perceiving
the Yankee cOlors in ne, and With the design or
capturing the same, Captain OF CheahaRs division
sprAng on the top of the works The Yankee color
bearers gallant msu-met hin bravey, and the two
had severe struggle for the flag Az last the Yankee
trumphed and the gallant Tennesseean fell dsd at bis
feet. But his triumph shortl lived for the next in
staut dozen ayenging bullets pierced his body, and,
falling backwards he followed his late opponent that
mysterious world ws know nothing OF.
Matters we're now looking somewhat serious on the
line but General 0he AthAm, who knows when he
ia whipped soon placed everything right. As rapidly
as possible fresh troops thrown the point 1st
threatened and the rattle OF muskery very rever
berated over the line isrcer and rap than bs
FORE The result is soon told. The Yankees dis
astrously repulsed on this line they had been on
Oleburnes and returned to their works satisfied. be-
lieve that CneAthams Tennesseeaus ugly eet Of
fellows 10 wake up"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-05

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-21

y,rcing character establishing guilt OF Frost
presented Justice Sbandey, who accordingly commit
ted accused 70 prscnto trial in defau. of 81 900 bail
YouNG GIRL ARRESTED roR BuacLARy some
past Ann Coffee, girl fourteen years Of age, has
been living domestic in the family OF Mr.. Joseph
Canton, Third avenue Eighty frs. street Ann lett
her place Tuesday but before taking her departure
she left the cellar door that she could easily open
from the outside. The following night Ann donned male
ATTIRE and returning 10 the house 81 Mr.. Canton,
opened the cellar door, and by means Of hole
which had been cut 10 the floor above entered
eegar store, kept by Mr. Canton and helped herself to
quantity OF segars, chewing tobacco, meerschaln
pipes, money, &c., and decamped with her plumber.
Sergeant Hicks, Of the Twenty third precinct, subse-
queDty arrested Ann on Third avenue car, when
she gave the Of John Fitzgiobons Al the station
hOnse her discovered and the goods in her pos
session being identified by the owner, the accused was
locked up Tor examination before Justice Kelly.
RECKLESS DRIVING THREATENING SBooJ.-Abont
halfpast Eve O'Clock yesterday morning officer Hadden
Of the Twen.yfrst precinct took 10 the station house
carriage and span OF horses which had been abandoned
by four They driving at furious rate or
speed mp and down Second avenue when the officers
caught the horses by the bride, whereupon the men
eaped from the vehicle and fled. The officers pursued
and coming with the fngtyes, they drew Their revo
and threatened 10 shoot gentleman named Lent
to the officers assistance bmt threatened with
instant death he further interfered The fellows then
escaped 10 believed the had been engaged in the
commission Of crime.
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ported, whether travelling IN attachments or singiy.
Holders wl conform strictly 10 the regulations OF the
srains Tor seamboats smoking the cars pass
ing from 10 another
The sprituous liquors, and profane improper
language are prohibited.
a. conductors OF trains clerks OF steamboats, may,
NJ any tme inspect the furlourhs and discharges Of
sold ers travelling Alone
s. IN oil any violation OF this order, misconduct
or KIND the part Of the officers soldiers, while
ON the cars the conductor may telegraph 70 the COM
Bandpg officer OF the post city where the deacinent
place IN confinement the guilty parties, Immediately
forwar ding full report these headquarters, with the
names and ranks OF officers soldiers arrested ana Inc
regim Dts and companies TO which they belong
The instructions will apply also 10 deachments
travelling steamboats,
neuts aw az by railroad steamboat will furnish the
officer bay ng charge OF the detachment with copy OF
this order each instance. BY command of
MAJOR GENERAL. DIX.
D 7. VAN RrREs, Colonel and Assist. Adii. General.
Onoaj-Ihos. lord, IT., Captain aud A,d-de-Camp.
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Obituary.
F' -
GArTAiN u. Y. MONO

e
We are iaiDed 10 hear 81 the death OF Captain f. +.
Morgan, one Of our prominent merchants. He was
for many years master Of Of the packets OF the New
York and london line, and ms retirement
has been large owner and the principal agent OF the
line He had crossed Atlantic over hundred times
and when packe. snps carried the passengers he
widely and favOrabv KNOWN to the travelling public
oil the most successful and able shpmasters OF New
York. lie original man, and by his energy, in
dnsry and practical good made high reputation
aono.g the mercantile community OF this city. With
many OF the charitable institutions he closely
nected He was also one of the Pilot aud Harbor Com
mssiopers and also trustee OF the Seamens Savings
Eank and Burial Society. He was native OF Connect
cut fifty light years Of age the time Of his death,
which took place at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.