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PETITION FOR DIVORCE

Ann snider W. Wendell snider. Common Pless
Court OF Montgomery County, OHIO. Case No -
DiNonre.
IATENDELL sNiDER viii take notice that ON No.
w Nembor ~, said Ann suiuer hied her peuuon
against HIM IA The ,onrl OF Common PieAs OF Mout-
aOm-ry county, for q dtVotce, Cause-e2tt4ue cru.
city aud gross ne Klect Of duty. ANN HNfDHR
1EAgai1n tOHbAs, Attorneys desuu
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PROBATE COURT.

NOTICE IL hereby given to all Administrators, Ex.
IN ecnOrs and Guardians who are default for dng
inventories and sale bills or for settlement with the
Court TO come forward Immediately and perform said
duties, aud failing 40 to do tho proper proceeding
will be instituted 10 compel the same.
SAMUEL B0LTiN, Probate Judge NJ. G.. ..
DAYTON, ONO. january ., lRgi-lAll dlaM2
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TINHE partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, IN the practice Of tho Law, under the
firm style OF Thrssher Jordan, dissolved by mu-
tlal consent,
Mr.. Jordan gay be found ia the room formerly oc-
cupiod by him, over the Dayton Hank, northeast
corner OF Third aud Main streets
Mr. Thresher will occupy the east room Of the late
hrtn. Entrance by Morys shoe store Third eet
THOs r. THREAHER.
DAYTON, Jan, s-diwAwl N. n, JORDAN
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sHERIFFs SALE


STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, 40.
i WILL sell Mt public auction on
Il FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1894,
AT tho STORE room formerly occupied by NJ v. n.
Shepard, No. "a Finh street. Dayton, Ohio, the fol,
lowing goods and cNatols, tO-wit Tho entire stock o
groseries consisting OF sugar coffee, tea tobacco,
molassss, syrup, hoiir canned fruit corn meal beans
orOckery candles aud lot Of Yankee notions; also,
one hand cart; ali entire stock Of staple and fancy
gioceries &c, Also, parlor coal stove aud pipe,
center table set cane seat chairs lounge, Boston
rocking char.
Iatun on execution Rs the property OF Martin V. Is
Shepard at the suit OF kDosly a MolnHrr Terms
cash. bale 20 commence Rt ten o'clock m, and CON
tnue until all is sold
GEoRGE woGAMAN, Sheriff.
JORDAH a STARn, ATTORNEYS iapdts
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PETITION FOR DTVORCR

Mar Johnson v. Edward n Johnson Common
Pleas Court u Montgomery County. Case No -
Divorce.
EDwARD "A. JOHNSON will take notice that q.
~ Novembe. ~, said Mary johnson nled her pet
uon Tor divorce aganst him IA the Court of Oommoa
Pleas ot Montgomery county, oause--extrems erS.
city MARY JOhNsoN
faassuss a JoAOlr, ATTORNEY. "SsSS ds5ss
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NOTICE TO ALL WHOM M MAY 90 SOERN

NOTICE is hereby gwen that there are nov ponuinE
IN before the City Council OF the city ol Dayton ths
following Ordinances, towit:
10 improve Maple stteel nom Charter street to the
Western Levce.
In pursuance 10 tho law said Ordinances were twles
read laid the table, and tho CLERK h atruced TO aVS
four weeks notice OF the pcndanoy OF the samo.
The law reqli as all claims for damages that ms
accrue nom said Improvements 20 be filed in wr ting
with the CITY l'rk, setting forth the amount Of dstn
ages claimed, within two weeks atarths expiration Of
the time requ ied for the publication OF such rotcs,
when the same Will be taken up for nnal action.
noiOd4w ANTHONY sTEPn EMS City Clerk
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Agencp.
A. B, mcCLUBE,

- ~ ~ " n NHNE1V
REAL GST TEA GENT
No. 290 THIRD STREET. AT JOHN Il. sTuPPEI
MANS OFFICE.
1 HAVE large amount Of property Tor sale, such
i ~ houses and lots, In a parts OF the city, vt van
Gus prices ranging from four hundred TO ten thousand
dollars, on good payments, and we'll Atuaiad; and
hny quantity 0i vafnnt lots iOr sale. Also several
farma Tor sale, ranging nom one hundred and sxty
acres down 10 two acre 1T, adjoining the CITY and in
the county
Those having property for sale, and those wanting
to buy, will do we'll 10 call on me, NJ shall give
prompt attention 10 oil business entrusted my care
l have had considerable experience In the business.
Jasdlm A. y. MCCLURE.
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A Sensible Gal The McGregor Times
says that young lady of that town, who laie-
ly fell on ono of their slippery side walks, pas
sionately exclaimed Before this winter is
over, I'll have MAN to hang on to, see il ]
don't" ..
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NOTICE

ELLEE LADEW niod her petition 10 The uouyt q.
~ Common Pleas IA and Tor the county u Nom.
nVmtTy ln the stats Of ohio, % the Slst day "a Ds
ccrnheIi 1888, sgainst John LsdsW, praying or n.
y9ree ior the causes q gross neglect u dugy Aed
aiultery ELLEN IADiV
JosIAH LovEtL, Attorney. iss,,e
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G1lants.

MyANTED-A permanent situation ~ book
w keeper, clerk, salesman, travelling agent, man.
ulActnrer OF tobacco The advertiser offers the in
dnrement Of acquaintance with tho French German
and English languages. Inquire at No. 40 Main st. ,
opposite the jail,
de2edlm SALVADOR son EFRR
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BSS-T Three deaths have occurred from the
recent accident on the Dayton, Hamilton q
Cincinnati Railroad, to.wt Mr.. Davis, bag.
gage master, Mrs. Chppinger, Of Lima, Ohio,
and Mrs. Mitchell, of Hamilton, Ohio 1t il
thought that the rest of the injured will re-
cover
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BS5- The fact that Emancipation leads to
commingling of races and a mixture of blood,
is no objection to it among Republicans -
They looe blood "any way you can mix it,"
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Stolen.

hN The night OF the 7th instant, from tho subscriber
" tlreo milus south Of Dayton, on the Lebanon
pike, AIRED ROAM MARE, between 10 aud 10 hands
high round and well bilL with black name and tu
any person who VIII return The Mare, give mo IA.
formation no that she can be recoered shall bc sua
bly, rewarded ior tho trouble.
ia9d2awla HENRY LONG
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Special Notifies.


z y y z n y IN
1 EARN EsILY caution all young men suffering
i from Nervous Debility, &c, agninat eudannsring
their health by pntrouEnR any Of Tho advertising
quackH. You can fully recover by the nethbds used
BY the adv erGer aud by hundreds OF others and tn
no other way. Read letter which will send you u
you will send mo post paid envelope bearing your
address Direct 10 EDWARD n TRAVER
dcNdswOm Lock Box, Boston, Mass.
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WOOD NOR SALE.
Aegal.
Monrci,

UNHE n dersigned has been duly appointed Erecu.
tor of the last will and tostAu snt nj John anorii
late OF Warren county, aud state uf ONO, deceased
All persons indebted 20 the estate are requested IN
make immediate payment, aud those having claims
Agtnai ne same will present them Ia the undsrsign.
cd for allowance. JOHN MOCLuNG,
lnpM9 EHenntor OF estale Of Iohn hnorf dnr,l-
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Sacred Conoert.-Preparations are being
made by the Choir of Trinity Church to give
a Sacred Concert on Easter Monday night
Further notice will be given in due time.
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0lotbGs=borse.
SOMETHING WORTH HAVING.

IT isawell. made three.iold Clothes.horse with an
/ adjustable PIN bar for hanging dresses on. u Is
very convenient aud the emily Clothes horse that has
u good place for dresHes besduB ali the space that
other horses have. They manufactured aud sold
Al No. y27 Frst street.
sel6dsw j. II. BAIELEY
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For Rrnt.


HOTEL FOR RENT.
FllHE large and commodous hotel ne a. the railroad
on the corner Of Main and sixth street, knoWn a.
the Chicago House, formerly called the Anthony
HOUSE - offered for rent 20 good tenant The
mouse ~ large huck, situated near the Railroad Ds.
pot spd h1ii aud used expressly iurR hotel prrsons
wishing information In regard 10 the house are re-
gueHted 10 call W No. w kinh street, piakeY's
h'eeA deltdlm j. BiRKEL, Agent
lQrolnnntI Enamrer eopy.l
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RegaI.
BENJAMIN NJ. AYREs EsTATE.

NOTICE IL hereby given that the undersigned has
IN this day been duy appointed and qualified by
the Probate Court Of Montgomery cot nty, Ohio, Al
mlnisraior Of the estate Of Benjamin NJ. Ayres late
Of said county, deceased
January y, tvs GEORGE y. BOYER.
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ON-McCAtN--On the 10th instant, by
Roy. L, p. Bucher, Mr.. James Livingston, Of Mont
gomery county, to Miss Elizabeth McCmn, Of this
city.
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neA-l the cold weather lasts much longer,
it might bo welt call public meeting and
appoint II moderator
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Gltp Notlres.
NOTIOE no ALL wnOM II MAY ooNcERN

NOTICE is hereby given that there now pending
IN heiore the City Coun u Of tho city OF DAYTON the
following Ordinances, to.Wiii
II grade gra 'el, curb and gutter Magnolia street
from warren street 60 the east line Of lot No a.
In pursuance 10 tho law SAID Ordinances Wtie twice
read, laid on tho table, and the Clerk tod to give
four weoks' notice Of The pendanoy Of the same
The law requires all claims for damages that Inay
accrue nom said improvements 10 be tiled la writing
with toe city Clcrf, setting forth the OF dau-
ages claimed, within two weeks alter the enprauon
OF the time required for the publication Of sue notice
when the same will be taken up for huR action.
de2liH ANTHONY gTEpHHkB CuV Olerh
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9atlsir
STRING MUSIC.

S'I' ri n @ NJ Q SIC.
4 AM prepared 20 urnlsh string Music for bads,
p rites, &c. Et the l1w,st pOsHible rates. Having
play 90 with Pf5:, kAtrhild dnIng tho last summer,
! teel confident that can satisfy all hs old custom.
ers. I am inolnber Of the keNmental Band and
can furnish any number OF piecef or string band,
All orders leH with Charles The obRd corner Third
and Jefferson streets, uudet Huston Han will be
promptly attended TO-
del2d9n ANIsL BAKER.
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Trunks, &r.
. NEW TRUNK .MANUPACTORY,

O. IT. J. WE,
NO. g7s THIRD STREET, DAYTON, OHIO. oHs
DOOR WEST Vf LADOw's MARBLE YARD .
MTk would Inost respectfully Inform ths citisens
w OF Dayton and the pubic general thai ~
eaye opened Trunk manulaetory, where Ne WI.
sep On baud Az kieds OF lIupka, Nausea, Carpst
sale OF rotaii ~ cheap ~ any house ln tue eity
feruptilay attention paid 20 sepAiunH cd fruaks
A share " psueasse shloitea.
NIB -Wsalso haye iwo scnes Of good land IN Miami
Oity Whiah We viii aall cheap. se51U
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dissolution.

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
FINnE partnership heretofore existing between the
l uudersiRnoj under the uams of John 4. Wolf
aud Frank X. ieckler, Wa dissolved october 20,
1863. JOHN 4 WOLF,
IaldIMaMI fRANk H. HECklER.
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gaiGv Gmpire,
City and Other Matters.


1S-'rrains arriVeand deparlfrom che uoiob Depot
A. follows
omcwsArr, HAmrLroS AND DAYroN
Depart. Arrive.
Louisville and 81, Louis Maile..4,s0 a m 9bOa m
Cincinnati Accommodat on....,S05 m 500 m
CINCINNATI Mal...... ............,3:U0 Tifi u M
Cincinnati AccommOd OdRtiOn.., 6.i0 D m l2i25 m
~5tops At Middletown and Hamilton only
DAYTos, XESfA AND CoLUApUs
Eastern m t:4b NJ
columbus Accommodation......b 500 y m g.a2 n m
Aania Accomm Odatl On,."........ $40 ~
EaHcrn ENprcHs". .....,...,.... 1890 M 4AQ u M
"Ihe i;Ob IN trpin leaves daily except Rundays
Passengers on thlst must purchase their tickets
before $50 M,
ssSDUsKY, DAYroS AND OEoINNArI
Snndusty Mail ,....,,,..,..,.....B:f0 m T:gO a m
Huntsville Accommodation. ..SilO p m $40 y m
DAYToS AND MICnIaAn.
Chicago Mail 100 M 900 A m
Chicago and Detroit ExpresA...S:OO pm G:3O D m
fSDiASA CESrRAL AND DAYroN WEsrEHN
St. Louis and Chicago Mail..a.b5 am II1O m
indianapolis sAccommodatiOn..4.bO pm B.UO n IN
DAYTON UNI0N
Acoommodauon...,.,,,....., IN g4bam
N 400 m
SAMUEL W. KING, Agent
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Presentation - Thanks. Nothing is
more pleasant in lie, thbu recognition that
our services and lsbors, however humble, l,e
appreciated That this appreciation is shown
in substantial manner, renders the pleasu-
rSbls emotions of the recipient Of the issti.
moniSl none ths less delightful Such, at
least was our experience, on receiving, lhro
the hands Of his Honor Mayor Gillespie, ON
behalf of number Of our Democratic friends
OF the city handsome present And we a
dopt this medium Of returning to each aud
every one concerned, our wArmest, heartfelt
thanks, and assure them wo fully appreciate,
and shall ever remember the kind feeling to-
ward us which prompted the testimonial.
w. r. I.OoAN
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Poor Old Horse, let him Die "A
pair Of horses ran away the other night with
a sleighing party, on the Miamsburg pike,
and were brought TO dead halt by the
dashng out Of the brains of one of them by
a collision with tree No blame is attached
TO the tree, as it was impossible for it to get
out Of the way. This should operate us warn.
ing to wild horses, aud cause them to be care
ful how they run away after night
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10 Piremen - Dayton, December 2s.-
Whereas, the Good Being has taken away
from me my brother, and you one Of your
worthy members, Sergeant John IL. Topky,
OF the Nineteenth Regulars who Was wound.
ed at tho battle of Chcamauga, aud since
died Mt Chattanooga His remains will be
brought here in about twelve or fifteen DAYS
! do earnestly request you to turn out as n
body and attend his funeral Ia one Of my
brothers last letters, he said il he fell on the
field, he would love to be buried with the hon.
ors of lbe.iiremen ! would be gla ! to have
all other companies attend Due notice OF
the funeral will be egyeu.
Your brother, II ToPEY.
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NOTlCE in PARTITION.


SUPERIOR COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY,
ONO.
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NEWS OF the DAY.

Gold market closed to-day at 81 s.
"a.
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mr.. william II. Merria ms Despateh.
BnsvpA HuSDaD Juno 2o--7 A. n.

Mr.. William II. Merrfa ms Despateh.
BnsvpA HuSDaHD, Juno 2o-7 A. n.
YRxPARAnoHa
While nothing OF extraordinary public interest has
transpired since nditing my last despatch, yet one
riding the front viii not fail 70 clearly the indu
bitable Indications Of approaching conflict Thc respec
tive armies only 70 be taking that last long, rso
and unyestrsped breath previous 70 grdng up for the
battle, doubtless to be this time the deadsst Of
the war. Within the last few hours the arhiery has
been pacedin position to shell Petersburg and the city
is liable TO be opened upon at any moment.
rcUR INSPECTION.
Yesterday, the 2Sth General Butler and . portion Of
the sta made tour OF inspection the Greyhornd
turning headquarters by way Of Point Of Rocks a
niRhtfap
DRATH LIEUTENANT sHKRwn
The chief casualty at the front yesterday. far
learn the killing OF Lieutenant samuel +. Shsrwtp,
OF the One Hundred and Twelfth New York Volunteers
While standing, giving directions TO OF his mon,
the breastworks, rebel bullet passed directly
through his heart exactina his young and manly life
Lieutenant Sherwn 10 often said OF the falleble
hope truthfully--an ardent solder, . gene
rously impulsed youth, and an honor 10 bis
regiment and the service. His memory win
be santed by reason Of his bravery, and his
name will nnd 6ting place that national tablet At
whose top stand the names o. Ellsworth, Grsbe and
wnthrop-ths nrst fallen-and to which mournfu In
scrptons have freshly been added in the Of tho
pure brave and lovely Mccohe the devoted, patriotic
DRAKE. and now the lamcntsd Shsrwin.
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me case 1 Charles Van saun, he nan rocen siy srrss
Cd charged with the murder Of Bssh hcCrov IN ina
Monte ers,c, Broome syear sincs was par
TALLY examined before Justice Dodge, Al ths Jefferson
Police Court, yesterday afternoon hcAAs Brady msdo
cath that the prisoner admit tci " hin & 70 wo
sssa ,hs nstol With scs MoUrow shot he bad lss
with one Ezra Rrocgburst. TIE latter tctined thai
van saap came into hs place 81 hr business roe broaa
4 nstol saving az he did 20, II have arsd u tvo or
thee tes arouud ssd see two or THREE men
ssu. but dor,t snow how many have shot" Ihs
v,,ness locked the Ytol up, but atefvards delivered ~
sver tn man named raruer, who caDs nio ns place
lin pyadv and demanded The matter vii ~ furfnAr
srsnined pelore Justice nodge to-day. Brady ana
pyoohhnr.t ssfe scot the Hooss Il Desesuon -
witnesses,
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GENERAL FOSTERS EXPEDITION.
Mr.. William II. Merria ms Despatch.
HHApouARrKRs TxSrn CoRre, I
AZ HArcHn's HousH, Va, June 20-Evening.
vHu posrrou AZ purp n0rroM

Mr. William H. Merriam Despatch.
HEADQUARTERS, rrun coRre, |
Az HArcHKRs HousH, Va June 2o-Evening.
Ym POSITION At BOTTOM
The more the enemy speculate upon the probable char
acter Of General r. Fosters important movement at
Deep Bottom Jones Neck md his nexpcable designs,
the more do they threaten to make vigorous effort TO
oomplsh the inpossbil,y Of bis dsodgmens His troops
are veterans and he a most accomplished snd HAry
general. You may therefore rely upon that this i'm
portant position will be held beyond doubt.
rHn ENEMY orrs ON rus HYpRAscRA AxD rm RrscuA
To-day the mail tug 70 Admiral Lees neet-the ny
her return from Bermuda Hundred Was nred
upon by rebel battery OF four red guns stuad on the
bank OF Four Mile creek, Al distance Of nfteshhupdred
yards from the river which passes By ravne through
which the creek runs Tho United States sunboat Hunch
back Captain Fife commanding, assisted by the Monitor
saugus both stationed al this point senoed the battery
Tbs situation Of this battery 10 In close proximity 70 the
ponoous Of General Foster each side Of the mouth Of
Four Nile creek and suggests that bis batteries may
control the rebel guns and she position I believe the
engineer OF the Rescue, which was also nrcd upon while
towing up q schooner and . barge, Wa the only one
wounded by the rsbel pAeces.
sgs RHsna
Admiral Lee hs bean dincislly informed BY the army
folks ss Curtis Nsth handing that large force Of the
enemy appeared the shore opposite the landing on the
night Of the 2sth inst The high land oar side q the
river this point controls the opposite bank vhch
aai and low, anA considerably wooded near ths river
course
dArrAn O. O. npxn rRrorm op VAR
Captain ssmuel 8. Elder, OF Battery b, First Uniis6
States regular artillery, has been taken prisoner oy The
enemy, and Is now confined In Richmond wbne rscopooi
tering 70 sod position for bis battery. ho wandered
suvde our lines, 10 said and vas In ths way caught
Captain Elder be- been much under my ebservs''eo
during this campaign and he 10 everywhere recognized
most active, sesIcus and useful oosy, ssd Die seuA
porary severance from bin battery WI bc lcss 70 OUT
cause
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ObttuO ".

Mr.. JOHN CLANCY, sx-coUSTY cLERK.
Mr. John Clancy. the veil known democratic politician
and editor Of the Nv FORK ad<r expired O'Clock
yesterday morning. At hrs residence 10 Nineteenth srest
he had been suffering or time back from Brixhps
assase Of the kidneys, and on Thursday mornioe
last his NE despaired Of. On Thursday evening.
however, he appeared TO be . nule easier; bat
towards morning yesterday the fatal symptoms va
10, and hs breatheA his last the hour mentioned
above. Mr.. Clancy was emphaticaiy a seltmade man,
and rose by tho Of his nalivo energy II
character and some considerable natural ability from
very humble position 10 be one " the most influential
democrats n this State He was born in this city, ane
In the old sixth ward, which mas given birth to so many
prominent politicians OF the <th Of March, 1922. 10
served two terms In the hsare ~ Counsn represent
ing the Eleventh district 10 1874 rnd 1885. Tho year
after retiring from ths Board he elected 70 tho pos
ton Adermauof his ware and held that oftcs
.or three years. part Of which une be served presi
dent of the Board and qco acted a. Mayor OF tho
CITY during the absence Of regular In 1885
be County Clerk and served tue regular
Of three fears. Previous gong Into politics be
engaged al the Ia h the Office OF Nc Peter g. Sweeney
spd also occupied himself with .rcisi pursuits Of
various descriptions II rhou he mentioned also that
be was an active fireman 'or .s,.ra % ssAr and va.
married man, bot leaves behind tvo sisters and one
bSotbsr
energetic scarcely ever giving up soy POSITION he aimed
for -sSSns - s' "ss s ss
Il ID. press rot 80 l. speak bred to tbs prossOn he
exhibited upyeusl ability s1f JUDGMENT
=, COLONEL "BftLy" WILSON. I
Colonel william Wilson. OF she wilson zouayss, was
killed By fan from bis borss, on Thursday Afternoon
while riding through his farm, N wssscnescr county.
Deceased was sosive politician and served ~ Alder
mao Of the First ward several Years. A. ths break
ing out sf the rebellion he ssd yogisnt Of vopners
ana served his cosnry ,os two lhe Department
OF the Gulf During TIE stay ~ he regiment on santa
Rosa Island the rebels surprised Nfsons camp, and
vas ouly by d,o, of Some terrible nshtus that the
Zouaves escaped being captured T1s regiment subss
oueny se we'd LOUISIANA and atsr ~ absence of two
years returned the city si,b N. oss Of about four
kundysd men.
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nond Railroad. The rsoss we're VOC slov their move
nents 10 head him on
General Wilson reached the road, destroying many
nrss Of the track before he resraced his he met
with opposition until no nearsd sns point from which
10 started.
Al the rack composed ~ strap iron, placed upon
wooden supports The dcstruc,in o, the the de
s,rus,on Of ,ns other. As the track torn up vas
placsd upon Tho wooden slespsrs and burned until
bent and useless
locomotive and trsip Of cars were surprised as
station and before the could move on all wsre In
the hands OF rhe crowded with rsfu-
gees ,vom Petersburg.
All the cars. with the locomotive, destroyed.
General Wilson, having acoompli-h he'd his work In the
most successful manner, and destroyed over twenty
miles Of the railroad, rendering It completely useless,
commenced his return.
when bis advance guard reached Ream'a station the
rebels discovered IN force They had been patient
~ waiting for his return.
At this station all the cavalry the rebels could muster
spread ous between gallant raiders and their
infantry supports All night they fought and during the
morning OF this day.
General Wilson could not push his way through the
rebel force and consequently must nshs until rein
forcements reach him.
An officer succeeded In reaching General Meads's head
quarters with intelligence S Wilson's awkward position
The Sixth corps being the extreme left and nearest
TO the OF strife instantly despatched there 10
divert the attention or the rebels.
A division of the Second corps soon followed, sup
ported BY Colonel Collis' provisional brigade.
was thought that the rebels In immediate front
would have opened upon savagely they noticed
movements; but disappointed. their troops
having moving all the afternoon in the direction OF
and left.
On General Burnside's line the rebels using
their morars nightly throwing shell with accuracy
than is their usual habit.
Generals Grant, Meade and Butler met at General Burn
sides headquarters to-day This meeting unoficia
being Of purely acciden tai character.