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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22

,IaoREAsEpP PAY OF GENERAL 0FFIoERs.
The bili to inersase the, compensation Of
the General assigned to duty at Richmond,
which slieited some comment when it was
under consideration in the Senate, has IN.
dergone some Important changes, and at
length passed both branches Of Congress, SO
much improved in form, that it's psogenitors
wonld not. now recogpize it as one Of their
own ofaping. It was sent to the House
some days ago, and by that modified SO aa
to include all the Generals in the army
|Ehe Senate subsequently added aomeanim
portant amendments, which we're yesterday
eoncurred in by the House, and the billnow
only agaits the Presidents signature to be.
come a law. It givesa General $500 per
month, Lieutenant General $3.50, a. Major
General s4OO, and a Brigadier General
$3.50. Generals in command of an army
to receive $100 month in addition, and
all others in the field $780,. g.
Thesbill to increase the pay of.soldiers
was amended by the Senate so as to make
it applicable only to one year, instead of a
permanent arrangement, and in that form
has passed both branches Of Congress. 1t
has been raised from eleven to eighteen dol
lars a month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22
HEAD0IARTERS.

RESERVE FORCES, SOUTH CAROLINA,
!. CoIumDrl, June 10, 1854.
SPECIAL ORDERS NO. 6-Ertraa.s
CAPTAINS of companies Of Reserve
~ Forces In the Districts of Lahrens, Ahbeyile, New
berry, Ed@feld, Lexington and oangebng, will at once
notify their commands TO be prepared 10 e the field upon
receipt af further orders. 81
BY command: Bdg. Gen. CHRSNUT,
June y u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22

s9- Northern papers fear famine in
that section: They are urging on their rea.
ders to raise as large crop of edibles as
possible. =.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22
POST OFFICE KOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to this Office
IA will please call and settle Immediately Amer the
20th of June instant, II viii keep no POSTAGE AC-
COUNTS-having book Therefore all postage Wust be
PREPAID. Due letters. will not be delivered until the
postage paid. Aer this date the mall will be closed at
T. instead Of 9oiclock, p. NJ, as heretofore.
4N,t j Il. ALEXANDER, P. M
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22
7TAX1N :Ef5SiS NOTICE.

iDLANTERS and others who heye
Il not paid aIi Of their TAX IN KIND for is63 win do
SO, on or before the l5thior JULY, 1864.
All persons who have MILL RECEIPTS for WHEAT,
and CORN, TAX IN KIND" for 1853, viii present them
30 me before the 18th Of JULY.
Pa5,@t il III. FAYsSoUX,
agent, Depot MOI, 8 Q. D,I C..
June % = a5
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22
! -A,ssESs0R,s NOTICE.

IN consequence of late changes in the
l. TAX BILL; II hare been ordered toSfecnl my AP-
POINTMENTS. Bpeinotice will be given of my appoint.
Inens after receiye oe with the 5per cent
TAX. s1 y r. M.tGAEBRAITH, Assessor.
Iuneo9 80. j. a5h-s ti., q Z l-..a.-l, .2t u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22
NOMINATI0N FOR SfAJ0R.

THE friends Of Capt. W. PERRY
Il GILL,sof Chester respectfully announce hin, as
andidate for MAJOR ofthe Batthiion-Sta1e Reseycto
organized from the Districts Of Union, York; Chester
md Fairfield Election onihe 24tb Instant, Friday next
In o - :. !. ! III
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22
ENR0LI.ING OFFICE,

y - sFoRKvbLE, 8. C., June ls, 1854 =
A LII white male persons in York
IA District, between the ages Of sevehteen an6ffy
(5O years. who claim exemption w. re,sgn of PHYSICAL
and have not been examined lst
of Apriast, are ordered 70 Iepo before the MEDICAL
BOARD On the 4ti or ssh Of JttEf next
Il. 81. r.. THOMSON,
/ - ,EfeEfehusitand Enrolling Officer
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

On Sunday night two Confederate officers,
Lieutenants Bruce and Ballantine, confined
in Hammond Hospital, undertook to make
their escape. The day had been quite
warm and the evening was dark and also
quite warm, and they thought they could
suffer to be partially submerged in the
water for sufficient period to get past the
pickets. Accordingly, after first obtaining
a supply Of essence of ginger to warm them
selves up with, they took to the water about
eight o'clock In tho evening, wading ont
as far as possible, and then up the bay
shore BY this means they succeeded in
eluding the vigilance of the guards until
they got opposite the prisoners camp, when
one Of them gave out, and turning towards
the shore, was discovered by the guard
and arrested. At that time the other was
not more than twenty feet from him, but
the darkness prevented his being seen, and
he succeeded in reaching point above the
stockade But his troubles and dangers
were not over and after proceeding some
two miles further he suddenly found him
self in the presence of some soldiers who
arrested and brought him back to the hos
pital, where they were both placed under
strict guard.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

0S Saturday afternoon we had the pleas
ure of visit to the camp Of the 9Th n H.
volunteers, and were kindly entertained
and shown through the camp by Surgeon
Bucknam, of that regiment The camp
is, without exceptions, the finest camp we
ever saw, and the ground, once soft and
muddy, has been put in excellent condition
by carting gravel on it, which wholly de-
stroys the effects of water in producing
mud The quaaers of both officers and
men are not only very comfortable, but in
many cases are furnished with articles, both
ornamental and useful, seldom found in
quarters of soldiers. The regimental hos
pital is well and carefully fitted up, and
the patients are as comfortably and well
cared for as those in most general hospitals
The Doctor has obtained about thirty hens
which he has cooped up, and which supply
the patients with all the fresh eggs condu-
cible to their well being. Our last place
of visiting was the Hughes Masonic Lodge,
recently erected and working under dis
pensation from the State of New Hampshire,
and of which Asst Surg Childs, of the 9th,
is Master. The lodge is fitted up in
plain substantial manner, and to render it
more pleasant to the eye ON the inside has
been papered. Towards evening we left
the camp highly gratifed with our after
Moons diversion.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

DIscHARGING of muskets into the harbor
has of late become so dangerous to vessels
lying there that the Commanding General
has found it necessary to issue general
order prohibiting it. and directing that the
guards discharge their pieces into the bay.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

THE Seth IT, s. colored regiment, the
arrival of which we noticed In our last was
placed on guard duty on Thursday, and by
strict obedience to orders elected much
praise from those who noticed their true
soldierly bearing. Even the Confederate
officers were compelled to acknowledge that
they made as good guards as they ever saw
One of the prisoners at the camp was very
forcibly reminded that the white officers Of
said regiment are not to be insulted with
impunity, for he made the trial, and there
for got his head severely smashed by blow,
either from sabre or heavy revolver,
administered by the hand of the officer.
He will not be very likely to insult another
officer, and others will be careful in select
ing their words when speaking to them or
within their hearing. 1t vas currently
reported on the same day that one Of the
colored guards shot prisoner in camp for
similar offence, but as near as we can
learn. the report is not correct.
SEVERAL hundred copies of the Pres
ident's Amnesty proclamation have been
sent into Lees army within q week east.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02
Next Friday morning we expect to

Next Friday morning we expect to re-
ceive the first edition Of our new picture of
the Point, and all who have subscribed for
it, or who may desire to obtain copy of
it, will do well to call on that or the fol-
lowing day, lest they should be too late
We shall also have small rollers to roll the
pictures on in order to make them secure
for mailing. Price per copy, $1,00; pre-
pared for mailing, $1,10.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

ON last Wednesday night, party of
eight men belonging to the 9Th n Fl reg,
iment. having procured a sort of boat;
undertook to desert, and succeeded in get.
ting out into the bay short distance when
they were discovered by the guards and
ordered TO come to shore This they wero
not inclined to do, and pulled more yigor.
ously at their oars, whercupon several shots
we're fired at them by the guards, instantly
killing one of the party and seriously if
not fatally, wounding another Seeing that
escape was impossible, the party returned
to the shore, and the six unframed men
were placed in the guard house where they
arc still confined. The wounded man was
placed in the regimental hospital, where he
now lies in very critical condition. Tho
fatal results of this last attempt at desertion
should be solemn warning to all Others
who may still have lingering desire to
desert. Even should the wounded man
recover, what mark of honor he will carry
ON his face through life
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

On Thursday night last, negro boy
employed in the Quartormaster's depart
mont was shot and severely wounded by
one of the n II. guards, the ball taking
effect and passing through the thigh, near
the body and breaking the bone He is
now in the Hammond Hospital, where he
is properly cared for.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

We understand that new daily paper
has been started at Norfolk, Virginia,
which was to have made its first appearance
on Monday last A large job Office is also
attached, and the whole work is to be done
by soldiers detached for that purpose
The department printing will be done with
out charge, thus saving the expenditure of
large amount of money for that purpose.
PROMOTED. We take pleasure in an
nouncing to our readers tn promotion Of
G. Martin. Co II, 18th Pa. Reserve Corps,
to Hospital Steward, [ S. Army. Mr..
Martin has for some tine been acting as
diSpeusary clerk III the Hammond Hospital,
and BY bis promptness and knowledge of
the business, has shown himself worthy of
the position he now holds
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

We would acknou i-is4 the receipt of
copies of the Convalescent, published a:
the Jefferson Barracks, Ne, and the Rev
lille, published in the Carver Hospital,
Washington, D. C. They are both got
up in very neat style, anu ably edited.
Hospital papers are increasing rapidly of
late. So far as our knowledge extends,
the GAZETTE is the pioneer to this class of
publications
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-02

QUITE large number of the n. Fl. sol
dicrs. stationed at this place went home on
furlough last week Many of them have
re-enisted, and consequently went homo
on veteran furlough of thirty days, while
others were induced TO seek one for the
purpose of voting at the coming election
in that State. Both very laudable qualities,
for it is quite as necessary have political,
as well as military victorie for the Union
VIZ understand that General Butler will
again make an effort to induce the rebel
authorities to exchange man for man. To
make the inducements stronger he has had
about two hundred of the officers at this
place selected by lot, and win send them
by Gag of truce boat to City Point, asking
their equivalent in return. They are daily
expected to be sent away.
SURGEON BUcKNAM Of the 9Th ". H. went
home on leave of absence on Monday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-01-14

went to Massachusetts, at the request Of the
Government, to aid in recruiting. In two
months he raised l 300 men, and brought them
to this city, expanding $500 out OF his OWE
pocket. -. 49,,
= He also-den ed having sold the sDtAershlp o.
his regiment o,s
Mr.. Wilson proceeded to speak Of Mr. De-
Wis resolutions declaring them to be treasona~
BILE and revolutionary, and concluded BY say
ing that he heard Jefferson Davis, the pom
pous Mason, the corrupt Slidelly the buster
ing Toombs, the plausible Benjamin, and he
other Southern Senators, MAINTAIN the doctrines
of the Calhoun school, bat they might search
the records of the Senate and they eould nof
find any man using words which the senatoG
had tried to explain away. When he ,spea!ks
Of the insurrection of Jefferson Davis, he calls
it revolt-the revolt of Jefferson Davis is no
more revolt than the revolt Of Garrett Davis
The subject then, was postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-01-14
Election for Delegates to the Convention,

TN pursuance of an act Of the Genera! As
]. sembly of Virginia, an Election for Dele
gates to represent the county Of Alexa., in tbs
Constitutional Convention to meet IN the CITY
of Alexandria on the 18th of February, 1861.
will be held on the
21st DAY OF Al UARY, 1864,
under the superintendent of the following
Commissioners
FIRST District.-Samuel Baker, james Van
SAINT and T. A. Stoutenburgh.
Second Dist1lct-C. L. Wade, JesseT. Sher~
wood and Andrew Jameson.
Third District. -Robt Bell, Sr., VIVA. K.
Howard, and Geo. O.. Wunder.
Fourth District.-Wm. n. Berkeley, Z. Il.
Ware, and VIM. Arnold. ~,
Fifth District.-Richard Sothoron John STA
ter, and Robert II. Donaldson.
ROBT. BELL, ST.,
W. r. HOWARD, Commissioners,
GEO. O. NUNDER. J
jan l4-te -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-01-14
Sentences.

In an order just issued from the Headquar~
ters of the Army of the Potomac the following
sentences are approved:
Capt. F. A. Donaldson, 1l8th Pennsylvania,
for neglect of duty and disobedience OF ORDERS
mutinous and contem ptuous language, &C, IL
dismissed the service.
CAPTAIN Jesse Linnox, 23d Pennsylvania.
drunkenness on duty: Cashiered.
Captain Edward Hongh, 9Sth Pennsylvania.
drunkenness on duty, drespect to ms COM
manding officer, and d3sobedlence OF ORDERS
Dismissed.
Lieutenant G. A. Ostram, 94th New York,
disobedience Of orders and neg lrct OF duty
Dismissed.
disobedience Of orders Cashiered
Lieutenant G. W. Garrett, 18th PennsyIva~
MIA cavalry, breach Of arrest and conducl
unbecomng an officer and gentleman. Cash
tered.
All these sentences have been approved, ana
therefore these officers are no longer IN service
Privates Daniel P. Byrnes, 9Sth ponnsy wa
MIA Samuel Tyler, Sd New Jersey, and Robert
Gill, 9Th New York cavalry, have been touno
guilty. of desertion, and sentenced to be exc"
cuted on the goth instant.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by the
the Secretary of the =. S. Navy to inquire
into the manner in (which the publication OF
Commodore Wilkes letter to Secretary WelIe2
was brought about The letter was tlrst pub
lished in the New York Times.
Three Of the rear cars Of the ! a. u. NeN
York train from Washington were thrown
from the track at Charlestown, Md, yesterday
by the breaking of wheel or axle. Eightee1-
persons were injured, some Of them it Is
tbnught fatally, - -.-----
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-30
FEARFUL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

An Emigrant Train ON the Grand Trunk
Railroad Rum Over Beloit Bridge
Frightful Loss OF Life, &c.
ST. HMArRS, G. F., juno 90, 1864.
The emigraut train, consisting Of eleven cars, went
over Booit bridge this morning. with three hundred and
ffty-four German emigrants on board.
QUARryR-PAsr EIGHT O'CLOCK A. II.
Thirty.rour bodies have been recovered, and between
thirty and forty taken out more less badly injured
Tue train from Quebec has been delayed IN eonss-
quencs.
One car has MOI been sufficiently reached to allow tho
dead to be taken out FROM 10.
The engineer down with his engine, but escaped
with slight injuries dreadful responsibility appears to
this for violating the standing order 70 stop
before going on the bridge.
Only two living have besn rsscuex from one car.
The depth Of the water where ttA accident happened
about ten feet
Tho conductor, Thomas Finn. I. knea The fireman i
also supposed 70 be killed.
st. Hilare b about pyaesesn miles from Montreal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-30
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q their gallant officers who have been killed and wounded
IA former battles.
A. soon General Birney learned that the guns
Cost ne ordered General Gibbon retaks them General
Gbbon advanced with his division bur his assault
unsuccessful Meanwhile the enemy made an attempt
% pierce Line In front OF the First and Third dv
uions, and handsomely repussd. Later in the after
moon, when brigade Of the Fifth corps had been
cur support, he directed GbbOn again 70 attempt
sake the guns, using thas brigade necessary but the
0econd attempt was likewise unsuccessful Among ths
prisoners that We took shortly Afterwards there was
6sbe lieutenant who said that juss before being eap
sursd he had escorted the four suns and thirteen bun
dred prisoners 70 the rear N
II advanced at all Had both corps moved forward u ~
Mms though disconnected, perhaps they Dghs
Gave crushed Hnls corps between them. Some q Or
men fought CALAMITY, and have since ascertained m
sstsd great ICES upon the enemy The cause os the
vscse owing much 70 the character Of the
1nsps which, however, . dangerous one, 70 the
Second oorps bat rather the slddsnness Of ths
are 10 anK and rear and the lack Of good regimsnta
end brigade commanders 70 comprehend the situation.
and take advantage Of the opportunity to change front
and fall upon the enemy with viger.
This Ia simple statement Of the facts connected With
the matter Though the Second corps thus worssed
once. It has brilliant record, which temporary disas-
tsr eace II has captured many guns and prisonsss
from the enemy and beassn him every other battle
6eld on which Il has bsen engaged
General Hancock u fast recovering and will sosa
resume command.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-30

He for removing sou the statute books IN srsces
recognizing slavery.
the latter guilty Of moral treason In saying that
tue votes taken New YORK would give minority OF
thirty thousand votes for Jen Dvis This would give
aid and comfort 70 the rebels and be paraded 70 tns
Richmond press.
Mr. BLArss asked how would New York decide between
the Montgomery constitution and the reelection VI rfes
dent Liacolns Would she not prefer the iormerf
Mr. Brooks replied sbs wanted the constitution OF our
The debate wss terminated BY order Of the House when
the question taken ON the Senate anendment wocn
The House at hals.pass four took reoess gill
o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
THR NEW YORK CUSTOM INVESTIGATION.
On motion il resolved that the Commtee on Pub
lie Expenditures entrusted with the Investigation OF the
sit during the recess with tho same power and authority
a. hitherto exercised.
rHz xroSExR ooRrs.
The bill TO organize regulate the knginear corps 10
the regular and volunteer army was passed.
TAREY BILL PASSED
Mr.. MoRRua, (rep.) OF w., made report rom the
conference the dsagreeing amendments 70
the Tariff bill, and Il concurred in.
Mr.. MORRILL, said this House had done all that duty
required, and that the Tariff bill would largely inor ease
the revenue py additional taxation on tea iron sprits
Revenue bin new sources Of have been sought out
Including tax on banks while the taxes generally have
ures million Of dollars day 10 retire the greeubaCks to
that extent, and establish our credit on firm founda-
tion.
ar. BROOKS said As rumors were anoas he wished to
ask whether II was likely the Committee Of Ways aud
Means would report an additional tax bis
Mr.. MORRILL, replied that so far - he knew he did mot
think they would.
Mr. STEVENS said q request had como from the proper
quarter for the passage Of bill 70 raise an additional
eighty 1--we millions.
Dir. Brooks inquired what to BE- the sources Of
taxation and whether estate to be included?
Mr. STEVENS replied that he had but recently received
the document, andhad not looked at II carefully.
OVERLAND MAIL
The House agreed 20 the amendment Of the Senate 70
the bill 70 extend the contract carrying the Overland
Pacific mail
AT half past ton the House adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-30

DsrRxseNa DsArH ov You've DAremrn o. d. Wa
5lAxKxAS- Tuesday morning little Ida, daughter Of
Or Banxman AZ Greas Jones street, started for school,
child Of extraordinary talent, she stood at the head q
her GLASS; and passing through the exercises q the day
with great credit 70 berss she 10 10 promoted 70
higher euss and opportunities given her " sdvaroe eth
higher IN scholarship. She then prsosCdsd homeHard
On arriving front OF No "a Great Jones street. tfes
doors from her fathers house, spark d rs from heap
OF shavings which boy had brought out o the house
and gned, blow upon her dress, and IN moment shs
va in flames. she ran for her homcy sud
ene reachiAg the ssoop she tainted, and felI
Her mother hearing her cries rushed out n the house
and threw herssh the burning child 10 smother tse
name put " was TOO late. The crue, fire hsd but Joe
surrey done ~ work, and the oncs lovely child wng
cnsrred macs from her neck down. she lay all TUESDAY
night suffering the most sxcrusaatng torments until
quarter o. six O'Clock yesterday morning when s,e OK.
PRED The funeral will take piaos to.day from
sdence OF her the, ~ Great Jones street The Coro-
ners Jury on the inquest brought verdict csnsurinu
AND cordemnng the person who nrsd ths ahAvines a.
well ss the universal practice OF firing Ana slrnv
In the street, and particularly In places whore children
ere likely 70 congregAss IN going 70 or returning fro
0onoo. H
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-30
CITY Intciiiuence.

THE NEW YoRx MrsIciAM' DEMAND FOR HIGHER
wAGn.Ata meeting Of the managers OF New York, held
at the residence Of Mr. walacs In Fourteenth street.
Tuesday last, was unanimously resolved that hr.
Jas wallack be elected President and Mr. W. stuart
secretary The subject the increased demands
OF the musicians being brought before the meeting, u
resolved on the proposition Of Mr.. wheatey, Sec
onded by Mr. Max Maretzk "tbat the managers, being
DESTROYS TO act liberal and spirit pre-.
Pared TO the demands OF the musicians for
increase OF salary to S4 week TOR the theatres
and 50 so for every opera performance on the distinct
understanding that the musicians 70 abide BY this
their present demand for tho Of 80. and
not again require during that period any additional NJ,
that The salaries OF leaders Of orchc-as should
be matter OF private arrangement between managers
and leaders,
TIM GRocERs' AND TEA CrKREs EAnry CLoerSe AssocIA.
nos-Tns organization rapidly attaining strength
and influence. The members demand that all grocery
and tea stores shall close .. o'clock every evening
This seems 10 be very equitable demand. Meetings OF
the association held weekly At ls3 Bowcry ON Mon
day evening there large attendance Speeches.
we're made by several present, among whom were the
President OF the Trades Union, hessrs Murphy, W. l.
Ncnoson and others. On next Tuesday evening another
meeting Ia TO be held. The officers u the association are
A follows President James Cusick; Vice President, A.
Anderson Treasurer, W. l. Nicholson; secrstary J. !.
Lindley.