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Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

lNPREssMENTs.-We publish. to-day
for general information, two very ilnpor-
tant laws of Congress, with the instruc-
tions based thereon-a late law reg
ulating impressmerts generally. and a
special law regulating the impressment
of meat.
We commend them to the careful study
of every citizen. On the one hand be
will be satisfied from their careful pro.
visions, that the government entertains
no wanton disposition to intefere with his
rights, or to exercise its high power OF
taking property for public uses in an OPP
pressive or injurious manner; and, if dis
posed to make reasonable sacrifices, he
will readily comply with the demands OF
his country, for the sake of the common
cause. On the other hand, being advised
Of his rights, and the true authority OF
officers seeking to make impressments, he
may know how to guard against illegal
impressments, and seek his remedy in
case such may be made This remedy
is not best obtained-nor is it the most
patriotic course in such cases, to excite
a clamor III the community. or by recitals
of grievances, always, perhaps, some
what exaggerated) to create discord and
antagonism between citizens and officers
The proper course is to obtain and pre-
serve proof OF the facts, and calmly rep
resent them TO headquarters for redress
Of the grievance and punishment of the
offenders. 4 few such cases energeti.
cally prosecuted to the punishment OF
any subaltern abusing his authority
would do much TO render others cautious
and put stop to arbitrary impressments
" hereas, on the other hand quarreliing
strife, and contention, are apt to have but
little effect upon the officer, and a very
demoralzlng one upon the community
Officials who forget their places stand
more in dread of calm we'll founded com.
plainr to superior authority, than of the
cIamor or curses of the people. The pen
alty for Illegal impressnent is cashiering
The many officers who carry into their
official position, the courteous manners
OF kind hearted gentlemen. will excuse
us for urging upon all, the proprietv OF
exercising their legitimate authority IN
such manner as to give no unnecessary
offence to the citizen. Whilst they
should maintain tirmness and impartiall-
y, the citizen should be taught at the
same time, to feel that he is not treated
with offensive rudeness. His reason
should be convinced that what Is requir-
ed OF him, Is necessary for the public
good-and required OF his patriotism
rather than forced from him for the con-
venience OF the officer
We are informed by the State Com
missioners for Arkansas, that the amend
atory law and instructions were not re-
ceived by them until after the issuance
of their last schedule, iofJuly 6.} There
fore no change has vet been made in
accordance with the last instructions
AZ tue Law HOW stands. everybody Is en-
titled 10 a locel board to fix the price OF
articles impressed.
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

LATEsT.-Ghe following news has reached
TINS place ny private letters citizens here from!
Camden We have not the means of Judging
OF their authenticity, and submit the news to
our r5aders Tor their own consideration.
n Is said that Gen. Shelby has written Ia
lSinden from near batesyille, stating that hc
had sent 900 men, in three coluluns to ouerat.-
on the Little Rock and White river railroad -
Vne ot the columns attacked an Illinois rcgi-
nlent, captured 81 men and 200 stand OF arms
twenty federals lett dead on the field Gen.
shelby states that he mas received from across
the river ooo stand of arms and 6S, ,0Ug rounds
OF ammunition and viii cross the Arkansas with
6,0CUmgn
Federsls reported leaving the northwest por-
ton Of the State, and concentrating at Lille
Rock
Reported by dispatch from Shreveport. that
EYvell had been heavily reinforced and nd
started for another raid towards Washingto,, =
All quiet at Petersburg.
The st Louis Republican of the 25d has
dates from Sherman army to tie Dist Tbr,.
claim to hold part OF Atlanta Soutber,, 40
counts received by way of Shreveport az Iata -
the I'D, state that there had been three dav's
fighting. and thai Hood attacked the enemy a1
along their lines and defeated them
STILL LaTER.-The following was received
at Richmond:
Headquarters, 22j. 10 p. hn., at Atl-nta.-Sec.
OF War: Army shifted its position from Peach
Tree Creek last night, and Stewards and Cheat
hams corps formed line o. battle around city.
Hardee's corps made night march, attacked the
eneiny's extreme left to-day about / O'Clock.
tie drove him from bis works, captured Is
pieces OF artillery, and . stands of colors Du
ing engagement captured about 1000 prisoners.
Wheeier's cavalry routed enemy in neighbor-
hood OF Decatur to day. capturing his camp. Our
loss not get fully ascertained. Maj Gen. Walker
killed. Brig Geus. Smith. Gist aud Mercer
wounded. Prisoners report Mcpherson killed
Oar troops behaved with great gSllantry.
(Signed) j. b HOOD. Gen.
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
JAS. W ELLIS,
Courier Nc Nair'S Old B1pc5,

- he other day We inst :. looked in" to
r9teh some fellows indulging" in the back
room Of Hays Hstbost. The Judge opened
press and assaulted US with I bundle of the
finest leaf smokingtobacco. which we carried
on accordingly Itis something less, and about
the shape of bundle of fodder The Judge
IL a clever fellow; and if you visit him. and h,-
have yourself anyways in rs 1son mot making a
brute OF yourself because YOU ind something
Foof)' You will 60 away rairtshed, and with
sanFuine hops Of speedy independence. He
Gun furnish the speetacIcs to make things look
bright
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
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hp,4hs sS4 ~ e1e.@es, - W la.
;, '1,oN sco.@ra - 'o.t prosperity
Orders No. J5. CT. u tP"" 'A' ,r,7n.-r,
Head-l quarters. all o. -" courtesy. of the
government having charge Of negroes through
ont, or from the District West La, will furnish
70 these Head-QuartcTS. on the lst ~ August
1904, and on the Isl ~ every month thereafter.
A correct and certified muster rnll of the same
giving owners name and residence.
Ill Hereafter ~ officer OK agent II the Gov.
eTnment viii transfer any slaves belonging N
this District % any other person. bureau Or a.,
partment. except through these Head-O Quarters
Ill Slaves from this District will BE- r~ceipted
for hY this bureau only, and al r-quisiiions for
negroes must bc made upon this bureau. and on
forms prescribed and furnished by the same
" Until further orders Shreveport, La l.
designated So the place Of rendezvous FOR AL.
trre negroes ana slaves enroll. il this District
Nj All de-erticns n negroes will ~ reported
promptly to this otticr. aud osnrrs of nat-rors
aT- particularly enio.ned n usr every possible
cttcTi 70 prevent rte dcfcrticn uf thair sIayes
ana 70 keep tAlm ID service
GfO. SOULE,
Lt-Col Chic: Labor bureau. u " La
Approved:
b. couluaoi of
General J.. KIRBY SMITH
". n Hpt4tIs
2SN hri- Gen and Chi.f N s.faT
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
PROCLAMATION
[ THE GOVERNOR.

Is Il Ii l. Or . = * - O r.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
WAsHTSGTnS. ARK, July -. l-Gl
THE STATE OF ARKANS-tS.
The The SAerigs Of ~ ssrerGl Cozafir- N ~
Sfdts-iiREETISG:
NTHERFAS, the Constitution and la7rs ..
w the State OF Arkansas, require if.:
General Election stall be held. u Ss5G S-s..
on the FIRST MONDAY II OCTOBER
next. 1854:
Therefore. !. HARRIS FLANAGIN. Cover
nor Of the State Of Arkansas, to proclaim t-at
= General Election will III held in thc respective
Counties ot thlr State, 0l the slil ti-r Aul4ar
~ brtpher.s cne Thousand eight hll-rr-- al..
-iHty-tolr. That j. ty saF-
FUI Un- Prosecuting ATTORNEY fuE a-l-A vi. t.is
following Judicial Circuits ID Wit
tTsl, S-ccnd. Third. Fourth. Tilh. s--th.
S-v~nth. EigLtL, and Ninth.
Also. foI one State Senator from zach VI lie
following Senatorial Districts, tc sis.
From the 2i District composed y; la- ooull.-s
@: Carroll and Newton;
From the 4th District. composed Of thr ~orla-
ti+- Of Crawford and Fr'i.A-.H.
From the 5ta Distli-t. composed of tha eala-
ti+a I'd Sebastian aGi ~rlrts
From th- 6th Distlri. ruH, posed nt tla rarI-a-
tias " johnson aLi POpr7
From. TIE 7-A ItstlIrt. Composed p. Lhr -lL1-
;l-r u f-li. Fr--t sad Su-F1ss
F-uI.4 Tie atn distinct, e1iEFs--l d ttt ra---
.irs 81 lizard s.ni EaD Brrer.
From tie lft. i.sisi,t. composed ~ -r- r.-.-.-
y oi Ini'r-1.t-Ilr..
FROM tho lltl District. con f.sr-- IS m. -.-L-
f:-s VI LaaE, - aGt -l-ul.
From thr 18th L'----l-- comp -..1 -- t-. .H-a.
.4-- NJ: f1-.-7= l-A .In4-..-l
f-1tn -aH i4+n l5--i r. ru-1r .r u -H."rJr...-
st. n- CL4-.-, U9la a--- AS#I-s4
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III d: R-7,-!-y AIl IH--a-:
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AIsJ. Que t.. each H. ans -s-.,.,sl % Ii--..
% fl r-rzTils. t.i:-s.
From tn I3lE Dis,-i e, conn la=-i %. -n- ,5u-.-
-'-s ~ Fpin-.ft. ross 4.- - Francs.
FROM .h- - Li1---1 &. -s -iIs l--i 70. -i.- -l
. 'i-= NJ M.r------ai ami i1l-i---.l.
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-----t c- -a- ta. tt neral -a-.....- -- -.a
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Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
Conference Notice.

vgNHE OUACHITA ANNUAL. CONFER
IL ENCE will meet October 5:h, at Columb!a
Camp Ground. near Calhoun. IN Columbia
county. Ark. Brethren rill please take notice
and gov ern themselves accordingly
A. K WINFIELD
Camden. Ark. July o. 1864 23-3
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

Also. the following county officers il 'aa5
county. 70 wit:
One County and Probat- Judge one Cl-rk
Of the Circuit Court Cnt sheriff. rne tHrrnt-s
enc Treasurer, nEr Surveyor anl nlr l-f.-ili
Improvement Commissions. excerpt TE ttr c.'E4--
t.as MI Arkansas, Fr#iri. @nl lrIN Alaa. rnr
Common School Cnnlll-sitn.F- except iI iIf
counties Of Bradley. Drew. Franklin ll-nl,
lizard. Marion, Montgomery. Iu.a-ai. 1+arr1.
Vsn Ru-rn. and Y,u Also. one Assessor %
TsNss IN each Of the cauutirs 81 AIsaus.-s'
Ashley, Bradley. Calhoun. CoitIuiis, Crawford,
| Desha, Drew. Fulton. NTt-'.r, Jefferson John
son. Lafayette. Lawrence, pu1cLita, Phillips.
4 POls. Randolph. tabastian. SEWER. Union and
lrll. Also, one Assessor and Collector NJ ] a1t-
\ in each Nj thf countries NJ Griftrndfn, HHrf-
u st-aNl- lnafpendrnIF- Pnin-ntt and &C. Frances
\ Also. one Collector ci Taxes and onr ClrlA oi
/ the County and Probate Court LED tAe
\ county ~ Ghicot- And for each township
I IL the several counties one Constable and sseA
number Of Jusiio@s Of the Peace, ss are au-hc-
Tiz"d by the Constitution and i;,vs of this S;ais
/ The ShoTiffs o.: their respective counties are
hereby required 20 cause said election O. te 1ela
/ according 70 law
! - In testimony xhareof. have here
\ SEAL unto srt my hand and caused tl.e 5,ai
4 NV ot thr State ot Arkansas rn hr affixed
AZ N a>hlnF-on. Arkansas, on this the tlrrn'T-
| third day u July in the wear M uuT Lord une
thousand eight hundred aud rlNty-t"nr-
By the Governor: IL lLAAAHlN-
! o. III. OATES. Secretary Of State
The election Is ordered in the %, Ath. 9Th On,
9TH. 9th, 10tl. 1lth. 18th. l9th, 20th, and ~2fh
Senatorial Districts owing to Decision o. the
Supreme Court When the Senate shall meet
| il will. Of course, determine, under The Consn-
tGtiou the official character Of is olFn mrmb-is
2Z4w III. fLANAGIA
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
EstTaE Notice

TTTAKEN WY bv th. s1hsrIihrr nn thr lst N
i Nay laAi, AT lHy residence cn tle i-liite
N.-4ouri. Z DAI.h BROWN MARE. l4 " ~
wears old. LlIbd IL Tight ere. star in tbt fore
head, both LIad feet NLite uP 70 The ias.f
Joints " b-i. ;AArn ny had large IN Oh
mod b-hind. ,liu IL order. rides very vel. The
on ner Of II, above mare If REQUESTED 70 come
forward. prove gIop,lty. pay cAarsrs. and iaks
n away -r.,..r-
.--1. Ah'Af+A+- AfA
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

IRArH or DIR. HoLT-W learn with
deep regret that DIR. G. VI. Holt, formerly
Brigadier General in the Arkansas Mill.
tia, was killed hv n party u fcderals in
Benton last week tie was i'll the town,
(of which place be Was formerly resi-
dent) when body Of about 100 Of the
enemy dashed in. lie endeavorcd 10
make his escape, but was shot from his
horse, and again shot through the head
after be bad fallen.
DIR. Holt was native Of Bedford CO..
Tenn. He Lad resided for number o.
years in Benton. and made many friends
throughout the State, being universally
esteemed as an upright, kindly man. H.
was most devoted Mason, a. well "a
true Dad Fellow. and endravored % live
up to tie social obligations Of the or
ders. For the last few months be has
been acting as a scout between Arkadel-
phia and the enemy, i'll which service his
intimate acquaintance With the country
rendered him particularly useful
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

FROM KANSAS st Louis. July la.-Reliahly
information reaches us from Fnrt l.aAvcnwDrtb
Curtis headquarters thai Piatt- Citv IN occupied
by some 2vO bush~hackeTs, who have been
joined by most of the Paw Paw militia under
Thornton. They hsunt The rebel Hag, and boast
Of aid from Quantrell, who they say j. not far
of. Up TO the l2tl, nO request for aid had
reached Fort LesN.nwcrth from Platte CITY, and
ii is charged that the people prefer the bush
whackers. Ahsst tftl or sixty union soldiers
vent over to tbe reb-Is
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

ELECrIoSs.-A mistake occurred in the print
lng o1 the Governors Proclamation last week.
-Four Representatives are to be elected from
Washington county instead of two Th. Pro
clanlAtion also provides for the election of Con-
stables throughout the State
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

Eg Gov. Clark, Of Mississippi. has
called the Legislature to meet at Macon
on the Sd Of next month, and has called
out the people Of the State for 80 days.
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

Es~ Letters not strictly official left at the
office OF the military express, are gent to the
post-otice. II the postage be not paid they can
rot he forwarded
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

Ia Rumors still continue that Gen
tanby contemplates an attack on Mobile
Several iron clads had arrived at Pensa-
cola So says the Mobile Evening News
Of the 18th.
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
ATTENTION. 4

A Ill men belonging TO Grifiths Consolidated
n U1th and l7th) Ark Regiments will report
nj 10 Col Vance Maj. J-tt, al Lew isvillr.
Arkansas JOHN GRIFFITH.
23Iw Col. GCpli'E RrFt.
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
Confederate States Tax.
Amended Act Of February IL. 1884

NOTICE 10 DEALERS AND OTHER
~ PERSOAs.-An persons ~ho have been
engaged OF interested IL any kind Of business
for profit gain tOth-r than planting, OF farm
ing) and all who have exercised any profession
or calling (otheT than the ministry OF a riyil o.
military ofiice) IL this county ~ O: during Anv
time since the 24th April. 1853. and all lrho tn
ttEd 70 engage therein. in any such bus.ll-ss Dr
profession. hereby notified and required ~
render. 70 the undersigned. District Collector
and Assessor, rrfthir tftfea dGys from az dqtr
cf this nottce true. correct and rofnpltr sta-.
mrnt " their business and rrcGtIoHs. tnrrth-r
with full account of th-ir gross sales r.
ceiyts ~ 10 ihe first day eF Jiy. -o4 and ih-r,-
upon 10 pay To sg.j Collector -nc Specific zLc
tI.nsral Tsy due thereon according - .ss. Al
persons u-gl"ctInE 70 max" ;h-.E T.-r- " s'l. r
~ T,re.p-s 20 or i-:CIe tha Slth Har -. AuEf.s,
pTol!l4u viii b, subjected ~ a .ua'.l IN dOa1l,
IT, amount u The - due hr tl .r. and AL D.--
snll- failing ~ rtgisi,r thri. !l--n.s- W. rairE
4r- ,L+i-.i ru ttls prHnltu Mn rra-v ftt-H aGu.
tIru tnr tl4l- tA-y should rAEr l--l IN -I=l,Ir--
rr r.H f.ua
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

ER- Our young friend J. W Ellis is now in
town. He will accept our thanks for late pa
pers
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
R H CONWAY. r9it-r;ar.
J E- GHATI0T. issczyyr
Tor Hampstead r0HEtg. -i-s.
p-1.cs Iouas Eu;.i. UP stairs NJ 8.
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IT'D Q'RS. COMD"T COS-rRfPT-.
D1r. ANAs. Wtslin., -ol. J az =. 1854
GENERAL ORDERS.
a..

GENERA nEDLR>.
! AM PrS,l- ~ .-n HI a-a- o: lr ~
5l year. <.2f.-- -y AK. ..-.-- --.r:. a-- h..-ii,
fDthl.--I 'rH.n 4- .-lr A-y -sgN-a NAY .- t----
-l-. NJ tA ry-.!-. --a STATE
III WA-rr srl-l prisons htrr rl-s--5 .l III.
-iatr s-Tri-". >..-- ll- !7ia Lar y r-l-rI IT,.
.s.f, they VAL 81 inn -..t..y q ls. - ;rt .. if
offers u who's c-tglElt- t-- tl-s 4..s. .v tHs
Enrolling OF. .'r - 49, c.'I-'s - "a i:~t-lc
where thy u-t. h. i"l.Gt ;.u. - "a t--- G y.,r
% E1-U-l-u- on n onr,!i n - 60 i.
nlu4l. tA-r Will n il.I..i.a--!. r.I.u--.
tle-- Ii -41I..I-ts.z 'lr Ar .-llu n, ID 4l-- ..
The Infant nl. artillery -T ,h-..H-G.. XII .if-u
nri"ls. A- l.. .Llrr -- -..4n-. Hula lI-pi 4l-
LIatte4--
iii. taasrtlpt- rs.-u t-.t ar-. of NJ -f-
~ yrars. llT l'- p+1iI------ t1 -4---- l- r, a-r
cOElnl2lls. w-la.-it p-rI.---.,-. t-ll- I'd = al
Quarters, Aal a.. Hlu nave So mist. ~ 2 y,
Organizations --lcr tar 18Th G,y -. F-t'T. .-s-.
without such I,rTill.s-!su. a.ss. a.. 40 lAs
hcrii 1'-,!ult-t I1to cavalry yy:l.l--l.- oI e;E
c'rs without sr-r.I. authority . TtcE,lit. IRON
D"pt H'adqnalttls. since th- lst a4y Of Stp
trulo-r. 49,. viii b ~ l.ha manner t.r.fla t.ir
ant repurtfd IA Enrni-inE Oh-rrs = order X. n
thry MAY hr -. -ri.d t0 du-v. - rsugt iud ty.
in tlr P-rrr-linl paragraphs
I'M In clse cr rtnra! N, alr Dtfi -.-r w In.n \.
ti-ate!y -el-a-r Aal turn over ~ tAv Enru.I.ng
Dthr-r. Al! cons 'rpt, referred 10 il TIL two pre-
c"'-i4nE paragraphs. the Enrolling D.i1-r ~iii
Tcpor; the IA; u IA . U"aiq4ut-rs wittaI;
delay, tog;th r WITH tn nam a.. aC- u: tn
toDscT:pt. II uld.r that pIupr steps ma b.
t'u,"n 10 comp! th-Is delivery n - llau1-r
herein provl.,~l i0r
B r. DiNITY
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

- The editor cannot give his attention to
the business of the office Please address all
l.tters not connected with the editorial depart
nient, remit all subscriptions, and make all set
tleln.'nts, with the Publisher, K c. Brady. at
the office- This viii prevent mistake and con-
fusion
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

- The Marietta correspondent ~ the Att
lanta Appeal thus alludes % thn Missouri troops
in the action of the Z7th:
The Missourians suffered most III our division
What glorious troops they are we have none
better. Their discipline is superior to any other
troops, while they have the same dash aud spiri:
accredited to others Wen may the Stale b.
proud of such men. This brigade Is the r,ln.
nant of Gen. Bowen's division The discip Le
of those tToocs reflect glory upon the name o:
that good and lalnsuted officer
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

G-P- We have heard that E..-n. a. j. Stewart.
Of Tennessee. has BEEN made Lieut.. General.
and takes command OF the corps o. Gen. Polk
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

SEND IN YOUR LErTEKs,-I will le,v. V-s.b-
lngton, Ark on the Both of August 1851. for
thr purpose OF carrying letters to the armies of
Mississippi and Tennessee. Mail directed Ia my
care AZ Washington, Camden, Hampton, War
rHt or Monticello VIII he taken for pass throuerh
tnoss places on my way.
JAS ". ELLIS.
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03
y ItDILF,
Ati't and Iusp ctor General.


tRoH NAEtLASu.--A. oAp.etcl hyali r.ts-
onabi' people ,.ho took tla.- % think, and did
not allow themselves to become excited vitl,
rxtravagant hopes ot capturing Washington
AID Baltimore, uur forces, having a.comnl!-h,l
jheIr design, have retired fTnm MarY Ian4 The
expedition was entirely successful. aui att.nI-
ed with litti. loss w acquired an nlin-rs..
amount OF provisions and other stores besides
soaring the p"upi- in thei- beds All over the
North, and causing forces 10 ha Withdrawn from
other quarters 20 the d-irus. uf the ,sjl'"i-
! lie terror Of tie uaatTlly VIZ. rh-- when ahout
20 have their own rlaii,e. which our propl..
hay. been forced 20 drain. commend ta th II
lips, was 's,.f a good EnDc4ut-," and ..u-la
have justified The nip.
Camden, July 25.--From ChiaaEo Times XII
18th: The number of r,baI, l,hu appeared h,-
fore Washington ., estimated hv ra- rat.r of
that ci-yat 5000, by another at 3U .u1I. What
ever their force LIsy have h..-u. tlry have an
doujiedly succeeded in making th.ir escape
During their retreat they have pack. I'D up Whist
little pGudrr WAS overlooked during their al-
vance. at Lass aiyirss they wcre uegiug down
the LOudeu alley with an in.l.-I-a alu1uu; Of
p!uudcr NuslY alone was driving BID uuu csis-
tir before him on "Wednesday. le-rra, cavalry
had seiru.ish with rebel rrar. wh.n General
Bradley johnson waG tshHn prisoner, hrf hr
WIS sphscqG nt'y rescued. Ihufa wyrr reports.
considered plausible. thai tAr rca..- ~urr rlu-
ming trains ou railroad up tn Manassas, lu. later
sJy.c"s deny thar it is the cas-.
GtI,. Low Wallace vsas relieved from his com
mand in the field tsH days ago hy Cg... prd.
AMI IS now EUF,.c ceI.d In lh" command of ,he
middle department bY Gen Tyler.
WusL.ugta'-, .JaIy lT--B.teis viii probably
reach Lyucaaurl with their pi-li.r consisting
81 1000 head o' lnTss cattle auu ru.I.a. with
large GrOv,s @. sheep ana hogs Hfr4lEti. Vi
rebel forces esf.H.-i. .. - q, ,L..l.
They say the CcEiylFlai' .ys= is ,h.H ...-lu-
ding the colou.is Of th. l2t ar5 Ga;A Ci arcil
4 rebel force j. SSH at Nrwpu M.Ii-
Washington, July ls--lhursult w .lrs has
been discontinued II is believed by ulHy that
tho rebels viii Return q Maryland with nn iu-
-.oasrd force. Nothing is heard from Hunter.
Sheridan Is Oh another raid, but il j. Lot known
wL,Tc.
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

REcoRnS OF THE WAR" were prepared by
a friend, with much pains
Washington telegraph., 1864-08-03

GALLANT AFFAIR on The RIO GRANrE.
Colonel John ). Ford, with portion
of his command, attacked the Yankees
at " Las Rucus." ~ miles above browns
vile, on the 18th OF june, completely
surprising them, and after 4 spirited en-
gagement of - minutes, compelled them
to surrender. The result was the cap
ture of 81 prisoners, two wagons and
teams, and all their arms, ammunition
and stores, and some 50 or so horses.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
Hand Writing.

AriOstO wrote in small, fine, pOin'ed
character, and TazzO large, free and flow
ing style. Goethe wrote neatly, and even
elegantly. Person wrote Greek as plain as
type BrOugham writes with grabbed iilegi-
bility; Hawthorne wrote with a stroke far
from neat, and somewhat confused; Long
fellow writes with a round. back handed, ele-
CANT fashion. Theodore Parker had cramped
hieroglyphic style, that competed with
Choate's famous scratches for absolute unread
ableness. DR.. Chalmers kept an even hand.
Byron wrote an awkward, contOrted script !;
Scott wrote in regular, honest characters,
though he constantly failed to cross his Us.
Emerson writes with a rushing air; Willis
with sharp, even firmness; Charles Sprague
with womanly delicacy; Fanny Kemble with
a nervous stroke and wOmanly augularity !;
Whittier with indecisiOn, without either
strength of symmetry Whipple with lofty
loops, that are a photographic pun upon his
penultimate syllable Hillard, precise, bal
aneed and constrained; Motley is minute and
clipt; and George Ticknor is legible and
light. The scratch of Halleck looks as if he
might have practiced the y prse alphabet and
cot crazy on il. The facts show that chirOg-
raphy can hardly be relied on as an indca-
ton of character. The philOsophic theory of
this matter, put by Lavater and others, is
stated to be, that certain qualities of the
brain act through the nervous organization,
and thus regulate the motion OF the hand, by
the dependent muscles, so that the form of
the letters taken upon the paper will show a
correspondence with those qualities as surely
as the lines in the spectrum will designate
the nature of the body that emits the ray.