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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13
A PPEAL TO THE PUBLIC.

L Il u
Tho Relief Committee of Richmond, through theil
Directory, appeal to the public for and i'll behalf Of
the refugees and suffering poor in tins city.
Richmond is at present filed with refugees from
every portion of the Confederacy, many of them
without employment means, but most worthy OF
our generous sympathy and support. Our citizens,
i'll their Individual and corporate capacity have been
severely taxed Tor the relief of these persons and
the poor generally since the commencement of the
war, and while they are willing to bear their full
proportion of the burden, yet they think oppof-
tulity should be afforded to the benevolent and pa
f1otlc everywhere to unite III this good work. The
presence Of two great armies i'll immediate vi
cnty, and the interruption to transportation the
railroads, have produced a scarcity OF supplies,
which can only be reineed, 50 far thossfcr whom
We appeal are concerned b. contributions from III
dlyduals or corporations. Every precaution will be
taken by the committee to insure the distribution OF
the supplies purchased contributed to the families
of our soldiers and the worthy poor.
The duty OF providing for the families OF our SOL
diers has recently been transferred from the Army
Committee of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton to the Relief Committee and trust that the
same liberaty which has heretofore been manifested
to them will be extended to us.
The Southern Express Company have kindly
agreed TO ship all ARTICLES contributed to the poor
free Of charge.
Contributions Of money should be sent to H. E.
o. Baskerville Treasurer, and all supplies should be
consigned TO the g Relief Committee OF Richmond, .
care of Messrs. Martin & CaIttozo.
Prompt and regular contributions are earnestly
requested WM L. MUNFORD,
au iS-dtt&ciw President.
~ ROCERIES AT REFAIL-R0B
W HILL win sell GROCERIES, Ar RETAIL as
lou las they possibly be sold.
Flour, 81 % and SO = Id.
Meal, $50 a bushel.
Sugar, : 8 and 10
Rice, 81 SO to 81 6j D Id.
Vinegar by the gallon, SIS.
Coffee, ; II SO to IA u Id.
Brandy, SIS to 100 e. gallon
Bacon, sGto 81 q ID.
Molasses, s 60 q gallon.
And numerous other articles, for sale by
ROBERT HILL,
Corner Bank and Eleventh streets
FOR HIRE, n likely GIRL, for the balance Of the
year au l3--ltS
GUNDRIES.
- l barrel Molasses,
] do, Picking Vinegar,
do. Washing Soda
boxes Window Glass,
10 bushels Onions,
. barrels Rice, new crop,
30 pads Cotton Yarns,
boxes Ground Pepper,
brooins, Buckets, &c.
Soap still sold at 81
. For sale by
aa ia-sc EDWARD McADAM
ID EDWOOD, PHILLIPS & Co
~. AUC1IoNEERS, No "a Main strest
VII a!tend 70 sales o. Real or Personal Estate,
Monday and Thursday at their sssleaTooms No. "a
Nam street They also pay special attention to the
sale OF Horses, Mules, Vehicles, &C.. 1T the Horse
Lof every Saturday, where ono Of the CONCERN viii
always be found. J. q. REDWOOD,
]. r. PHILLIPS,
sals-ssast Auetieassts No. 4 ! Nam As street.
- =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

NOTICE.-A meeting of the >t 1],.i,aJSj
ers of the BELvlDERE NANUFA'i I'M, ! NJ.
COMPANY will be held IT the office % 'as ~ a..
Paper Mill, on WEDNESDAY, the ith aa' ~ ~
gust, lstl, at II O'Clock NJ II is necessary ~
interest OF every shareholder should be VPssS -
either in person OF by proxy as business VI '"''
'S''''' "''' ~ III. W. LUBBOCK
iis l.a s..rrntarY ana ITeasaI-r-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

nj OTICE.--All persons indebted TO
IN THOMAS J, BRUMFIELD, deceased, and
the late SARAH G. BRUMFIELD, his wife, will
settle the same; and those to whom they are indebted
will bring IN their accounts, it Is desirable 10 set
tie up the estate ut once.
auis-5ts. d. W. wEIsldER, Curator.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

MIR. r. g. FARLEY'S interest in my
lXl business Terminated, by agreement. Oh the
lst day Of August, 1864.
M l3--5ts ". =. PATE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

CHOICE TOBACCO.-On consignment
n $50 boxes veiy superior old MANUFAC-
TUkED TOHAcco. Apply 10
WILLIAMS, cAkRINGlON x BARKaDALE,
Nv lo-5r Corner Ihilteeath and Gary stssstss
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

GPECIAI. NOTICE.-TOP BUGGY
~ AND HARNESS FOR SAIE.--A very hand
some Top Buggy and Harness for sale. Apply to
THOMAS w. KEESEE, Anctioneer,
an l0--4t Corner Twelfth and Cary streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

nHEMICAL INKS, acknowledged by
~ all to be superior to any in use. Black Red
{carmine and Indelible INKS manufactured by
HOVER & CO., and for sale, wholesale and retail, ut
No. 4. under Exchange Hotel, Fourteenth street.
nu l3<its
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

LsOR SALE, a very good BUGGY, with
out top, and an excellent HARNESS. To b.
sold next Saturday Ut the hosss auction.
~ l0--ats J.. \. JONES.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

IHEAP COFFEE.--Ona hundred and
~ fifty pounds COFFEE very slightly damaged,
for sale at 10 per pound, at retail.
CHARLES L. TODD,
an lJ-fts Corner Sixth and Clay streets
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

A CARBIDE. w. III. GIBBS offers
n his professional services TO the citizens OF Rich
inond. oidce.on west side of Fourth street., near
jackson, Richmond, Virginia, N ls-l2ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13
SPECIAL NOTICFS,

ar BLooruf Cow AND CALF AT Auc-
TIos.--A fine NODDED Mich COW, Of good
size raised not far below Richmond, seven
eight y-us old, with very fine female CALF about
month old, win bc sold ut auctions this lsAIUR-
DAY. morning, at 10 o'clock, at the lot in rear Of
the Ballard Hotse. THOMAS w. kEEsEE,
au l3-Its Auctioneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

MY MOONLIGHT ExcuRsIoS.-The
Steamer WILLIAM ALLISON will make MOON
LIGHT EXCURSION to DREWRf'S BLUFF ON
TUESDAY next 10th instant, leaving the wharf Mt
hslf-past seven o'clock L. NJ, returning at twelve
o'clock.
Music is engaged for ID occasion.
Refreshments will be found on the boat.
Price, s. per head; children under ten years hall
p,ire au.l2-td
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

DIAN0 FOR SALE-For sale, an ele-
CANT Chiekering PIANO, STOOL and COVER,
nearly new and but little used-one Of the finest
toned instruments III the city. Apply at l73 Main
street an l2-3ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

L. W. dltC BIS, AuctIoncsr.
IL Successor 10 UOdin 4 Ap,s,f.i,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-08-13

eH- ALcogop.~-Left at some store a
BLACK CASE containing a GLASS INsTRU
MENT for TESTING ALCOHOL Any infoina-
ton respecting ii will be thankfully received by
au ls-ats RICHARD FOX, City Guager.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05
The Red River Disaster.

The GAINESVILLE, Wis, Gazette pub
fishes private letter from GAINESVILLE
boy in the Chicago Mercantile Bate
~, which was so terribly cut up in
the recent disastrous affair on Red
river. 1t confirms the previous ac-
count of the battle entirely, and espe.
cially the awkward management of
our troops in the first days battle.
The writer speaks enthusiastically Of
Gen. Ransom's gallantry, and says
that he heard Gen. Smith swear terri
bly, about the way things were con-
Quoted"
Describing the rout, he says at
was a perfect rabble. a regular Bull
Run it was devil take the hindmost,
sure enough. Wagoners on mules,
niggers, cavalry, artillery, men on
foot and horseback, generals and off.
GERS of every rank, everlastipgly get.
ting to the rear or any other place OF
safety"
He states that "thc Sd division
stacked their arms and swore they
would not fight under Banks, but
would stay by Smith SO long as man
was left "a statement which must
be taken with due allowance.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05
Annals of Iowa.

The April number of this interest
ing and valuable publication is upon
our table. This work is published by
the State Historical Society at Iowa
City, and is now under the editorial
management of Prof. I. S. Parvin
corresponding secretary Of the Socie
ty. Prof. Parvin is a gcntlcman OF
fine scholarly attachments, and is ex,
ten sively acquainted with Iowa histo
ry. The Annals" in his hands, will
be an invaluable acquisition to Iowa
literature. The number before us
concludes the history of Scott county
and in the next number will be com
menccd the history Of Davis county
Besides the histories Of counties, the
/" Annals " embraces a good variety
of other reading, all more or less re.
lating to the history and permanent
literature of our State. Published
quarterly. Price, so cents per annum.
Address T. S. Parvin, Editor, Iowa
CITY. , ..' #..
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05
One More Rally.

Messrs. v. r. Rider, y. M. Wolcott
and G. P. Collins, all veteran soldiers,
whose souls are full of patriotic ardor,
are recruiting Company of volun-
tecrs in this county and vicinity, un.
der the call Of Gov. Stone for ten thou.
sand l00-days men. The sooner "this
cruel war is over" the better for us
aH-tberefose, let every man volun.
teer who can possibly go. The time
you are to serve is short. The vete.
rams will 60 TO the front and conquer
the enemy, so that he will remain con-
quered, if you will only take their
places in the Notifications and out.
posts while they go forward. The
new Company, now being recruited,
may, at their organization, choose
their own officers, and they will re.
ceive the same pay and allowances as
other troops.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05
From the 9TH Iowa Infantry.
Prospect Tenn, April II, 1861

Prospect Tenn, April ii, 1904.
Mr.. EDITOR THE Intclligencer
seems to be about the only regular
visitor we have nowadays from home.
Perhaps the reason is, he is the only one
that has time to visit the soldiers. If
the rest of the people are busy raising
something for us to cat | suppose we
shonld excuse them. Seriously, some
of the boys have not heared a word
from home since leaving it, Perhaps
our friends think reterans can get along
without intelligence from them. Well,
it is true that we can stand great
deal of grief.
The weather here is fine. 1t is al,
most as warm to-day as it is in Iowa
in July. The peach trees have been
in full bloom for the last week, and
the forest trees are putting on their
summer foliage of green The
earth is fast changing its wintry
garb for the more pleasing spring
style--a carpet of green.
| wouldn't object to another leave
of absence about this time to 60 and
see how our Iowa friends are getting
along in the sugar bush. Not be.
cause we care so much for tic sugar,
but because they may be short of
helpl
During tho last two weeks there
have been several cases Of the mea-
sizes in our regiment, but at this time
the boys are nearly all recovered
The sickness in camp, of which there
has recently been more than usual
has been mostly confined to the new
recruits. Considering the number of
this class, and the fact that the most
of them are unaccustomcd to camp
life, may say the health of the regi.
ment is good. "'' #
A good many troops have lately
passed through this place on the way
south. The 4th Division of the l6lh
Army Corps, consisting of troops from
several different States--most,y East
crn boys, commanded by Gen. Beech
were among the number. Every
thing in this region is comparatively
quiet, as if war was pastimc but
the preparations going on portcnd &C
tive work near at hand -.@."I. H.- .
But, what's the stir, now Oh, the
mail has come /! j shall have to re-
tract whatqI said at the commence,
ment OF this letter. We have a good
many friends yet--ride the numerous
letters that have come, mostly from
home. How changed you look, boys
Not so sour as you were before the
train came in. All smiles u" Easily
accounted for" you say. Yes, they
still "think of us at home" Here
are the papers to prove it. a..
i have lately seen several resola
tons of which the following are speci
mems:
"Resolred, That, to render our army
more effective, the pay of the military
officers should be raised" 1888 ..rnarar
.. Resolred, That the enforcement Of
the draft would hasten the restoration
Of the Union"
and numerous others of like import
Now | propose the following for dis
cussion by all whom it may concern
Resoired, That the people of the
North do not write to the soldiers as
often as they should do. ..'. " .'
But the drums are calling 'us 10 60
and drill, and must close .s.as.r
....-.. as .'...r I'd SyIyASI-S
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05
Federal Defeat in North Carolina.

For several days we have been re-
ceiving reports OF an attack by the
rebels upon orr small garrison of
1900 men at Plymouth, n c. The
rebels, in force, attacked Fort Gray,
which is about a mile from the town,
on the Roanoke River, Oh the 18th ult
They planted a heavy battery on Folks
Island, about half o mile distant, and
kept up continuous fire. The rebels
advanced slowly forward up to within
short distance Of the fort, when
they made charge. They were re-
ceived with CALLING fire, which caused
them to fall back. Again and again
they rallied to the charge and endeav.
ored to take the citadel, but to 10 pur.
pose. Each time they were repulsed
with fearful slaughter Their iron
ram and four rebel gunboats moved
down the river to the Instructions
near the town, to cooperate with the
land forces. The rebel force was
from 10000 to $1,000 strong, under
command of Major General Hoke.
Gen. Vessels was in command Of the
Union forces. He had Plymouth well
fortified, and pronounced it impregna-
Lle, bnt he was at length compelled
to capitulate on the goth nit. The
rebels had been heavily reinforced the
night previous, and the overwhelming
forces hurled against our weak and
already shattered column was too
much to endure. Being out of ammu-
milton and cut off from further sup.
ply, Gen. Vessels could do no less
than surrender, or have all his COM
mand annihilated., The result, how
ever. was not obtained until after the
most gallant and determined resis.
lance had been made Five times
the enemy stormed the lines of the
General, and as many times were they
handsomely repulsed with greatslaugh-
ter, and but for the powerful assistance
of the rebel iron-clad ram, aud the
floating sharpshooter battery, the
Cotton Plant, Plymouth would still be
in our hands. .""'a g."
All the negroes found after the sur
render were stripped of their clothing
and brutally murdered in cold blood
IL must be understood that Gen. Yves
sells had no colored troops at Plymouth,
save a few recruits for North Carolina
regiments. and the poor unfortunate
blacks thus butchcred were merely
laborers for the Government. The ne.
groes were formed into line, in a nude
state, and fired at by the brutal sol.
diery. purporting to represent South
ern chiyalry. Nature revolts at these
facts and the plan apparently adopt
ed by the rebels for the future DISPOSE
tion Of negroes is emancipation from
and not for, life. 49,.
Why tho Government did. not send
seasonable succor to the brave Yves
sells, is what many are asking without
receiving an answer. Our losses are
estimated at about 100 in killed and
wounded. The rebel losses were i'm
mcnse. A rebel surgeon was heard
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05

There appears to be no doubt Of the
fact that an agreement has been ar
rived at between Gen. Butler and the
rebel Commissioners Ould, for a gener.
al exchange of prisoners, and that the
rebels had TO yield the points in con-
troyersy, whercat the Richmond or.
gaus pretend to be very indignant
How soon the exchange is to begin We
have not been appraised. We have OF
rebel prisoners about double the mum.
Der they have Of ours.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05
The Virginia Campaign.

A despatch of the 25th ult., from
Georgetown. d. G., says: Burnside's
army arc, by the aid Of field glass,
in full view from here. They arc eros,
sing from Washington, Oh the High
Bridge, to Alexandria, on their way to
reinforce Grant-so Madam Rumor
says. She also asserts that there are
in Burnside's corps between fifty and
sixty thousand. They commenced
their march from the city this noon"
At 9 o'clock next day. says another
despatch, only two-thirds of Burnside's
armyhave crossed tho Potomac. They
are still in motion. There is great
excitement in Washington. Madam
rumor is very busy. '##
A Washington despatch of the 29th
says Facts, showing the determined
energy with which the rebels are con-
centrating troops in Virginia, continue
to multiply. The President today re-
ceived despatch from Gen. Butler,
stating his belief that the rebels are
Withdrawing from North Carolina and
Fastening to reinforce Lee. As far
as heard from nothing of Importance
has yet transpired at the front. The
note of preparation, however, is con-
stantly heard and collision cannot
long be delayed. Burnside left yes
terday by special conveyance for his
command. 1t is believed that Lee
will endeavor to bring on fight with
out leaving his entertainments.
A rebel deserter reports consider
able panic at Richmond and Peters
burg. The rebels are leaving, being
in momentary expectation of the ap.
pcarance Of one or more strong Union
columns. Many of the inhabitants
are moving South, and the impression
gains generally that the present cam.
paign will eyentuate in our success,
and that Richmond will fall
A Washington despatch Of May
LIST says:
The information received from the
Army of the Potomac tonight, states
that the troops which went to Madi
son G. IL, Oh Thursday burned the
town to ashes. 1t is not known wheth,
err this was done by order or not. Gen
Burnside visited Gen. Meade last
night and spent some hours in his
quarters. Deserters who came in
yesterday report Lees army 10000
strong. with $4,000 effective cavalry
all in good condition, with seven days
supplies, and that their railroads are
running night and day. bringing up re
Inducements.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05
Dissolution of Partnership.

The firm of Barnum & Melendy Is this day
dissolved by mutual consent,-A. d. Barnum
having purchased the right, title and interest
of p Melendy in above firm. A. ID. Barnum
will continue the Agricultural Implement and
Seed business at the old stand. All accounts
due said firm will be paid to A. ID. Barnum,
and all debts due from said firm will be paid
by him. All persons having accounts with
above firm are requested to call and settle az
soon as convenient.
BARNUM & MELENpY.
Cedar Falls, March 18th, 1864.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05

A Washington despatch of the 9th
says: The House passed to-day, in
less than ten minutes, and without cal,
ling even the yeas and nays. a joint
resolution appropriating $25,0OO.0O0
for the troops called ont in the west.
ern States for one hundred days. The
Military Committee addressed letter
to Secretary Stanton to know if the
time could be extended to six months,
as three months was deemed too brief
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05
March 81, 1864.
TPuBIlc-No. BIZ

AN ACT to enable the people of Col
O.. orado to form a constitution and
State government, and for the adj
mission Of such State into the In
Ion en- an equal footing with the
original States. ......-'..
he At enacted bu The Senate and House
Of Representatives. Of the United Stats
IF An'erea IN Congress ossembled That
the inhabitants OF that portion of the
Territory of Colorado Included in the
boundaries hereinafter designated no
and they are hereby authorized 10 form
for themselves, ont of said Territory
a State government, with the name
aforesaid which said State, whc,
formed, shall be admitted into the Tn
ION upon an equal footing with th,
original States, in all respects what
soever.
Sec. g ind be IL further enacted
That the said State Of Colorado shall
consist Of all the Territory included
within the following boundaries. Il
wit 4. Commencing at point formed
by the intersection of the thirty-sev
enth degree of north latitude with the
twenty-iifth degree Of longitude ives
from Washington extending thence
due west along said thirty-sevcnth de
gree Of north latitude to a point form
I'd by its intersection With the thirty
second degree Of longitude west iron
Washington !; thence dac north alon;
said thirty-secoud degree of west lol
gitnde to a point formed by its inter
section with tue foriy-first degree G
north latitude; thence due east alon,
said forty-iirst degree of north latitud
~ point formed by its intersection
with the twcnty-ffth degree of longi
tudo west from Washington theme
due south along said twenty fifth dc
gree Of west longitude.
q. Sec. 3. And be Il further enacted
That all persons qualified hy law 1
vote for representatives. to the genera
assembly Of said Territory. at tn
date OF the passage of this act. shal
be qualified to be elected and the.
are hereby authorized to vote for AN,
CHOOSE representatives to form a con
yentiGn. under snch rules and regula
lions as the governor Of said Terrific
ny may prescribe and also to vot,
npon the acceptance or rejection o
snch constitution as may be formed b,
raid convention, under such rules an,
regulations as said convention ma,
prescribe aud If any Of said citizen
etc enlisted in the army Of the Gnitc'
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05

The letter Of our correspondent
Winfield this week, will be pcrused
with more than usual interest. What
u long journey he took TO go little
way! Sometime in june he expects
to return to his home in Floyd county.
During the last three years he has
served up large amount of army
news Tor the readers of the Intelligent
GER which has been perused with cs-
pecan Interest. His Story of Shiloh
punished few weeks since, was one
Of his best efforts, and gave the clear.
est history of that battle it has been
our fortune to read.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05

VIM. n. Witted is again engaged
to teach our, village school. He will
commence next Monday. We notice
that some needed repairs arc being
made in and around the school house.
We have not learned who is to teach
the primary school. 80 -------- - y
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05

Capt. Z. A. feeling and 1t. Cha RE,
Kelly, of this town, are engaged n
recruiting a Company Of loO.davs
men, in response to the proclamation
of Gov. Stone. We understand th,,
they have already obtained fifteen re.
crnits. and the probability is :hat they
will not be many days in filling W
their Company. 1t is gratifying t,
see the alacrity with which our people
respond to the Governors Gala con
elusive proof that they are detcrmin
ed to put down the rebellion and close
the war in the shortest time possible
Capt. feeling and Lieut.. Kelly arg
noble,hearted men. full of the soul Of
soldiery. and were We soldier VIC
should like to serve in their company
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-05-05

constructing bitches or canals, to ef-
feet general system of irrigation OF
the agricultural land in the State as
the Legislature shall direct.
Sec. IL. Ind be IL further enacted,
That from and after the admission OF
the said State of Colorado into the
Union, in pursuance of this act, the
laws of the United States, not locally
inappicable. shall have the same
force and effect within the said State
as elsewhere within the United States,
and said State shall constitute one ju.
dicial district, and DO called the dis.
trict Of Colorado.
Approved, March 81, 1864.