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Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

LATEsT.-We received yesterday evening a
letter from an officer Of Gen. Fagan's staff dated
Monticello, July Sd. lie says:
81 had an opportunity yesterday Of glancing
at the ST. Louis Republican of the 9th June.
There is nothing said about either johnson or
Sherman. 1t speaks Of their failure 10 take
Petersburg. The attack commenced on Thurs
day 10th. and ended late Saturday evening. The
hard fighting took place on Saturday They
made three assaults on that day and We're re-
pulsed with great slaughter. Judge from the
paper that Grant has given up the idea of taking
that place, but will attempt to take Richmond
by way of City Point"
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

FROM Observation-Disclosures, June Is
Rain has been falling heavily and incss-
sanity a great part Of last night and all
this morning.
Three Miles West of Marietta, June
1s.-The enemy has moved large num-
ber of his forces on our left. Cannonad-
ing and musketry constantly, amounting
almost to an engagement. Rains continue,
rendering the roads unfit for military op-
erations.
Indications of left and centre being
attacked. Army in splendid spirits and
ready for the attack. Deserters came in
this morning drunk. But few casualties
yesterday OH ourside. Several prisoners
captured this morning.
Marietta, June 19.-The enemy to-day
moved their right, throwing it further to
wards the east. Information from un-
doubted sources say that their troops are
much demoralized from recent numerous
defeats. Much sickness and many de-
sertions. Squads of 10 or IL at time
are constantly coming into our lines and
leaving for their homes. Skirmishing
continues to-day. with unimportant re-
suits. Roads heavy from recent rains,
which retards military movements.
A dispatch from Camden dated goth
says: "Gen. Hooker's corps of Sher-
mans army was almost destroyed by
Johnston" Another dispatch from Cam
den, 3Oth, says: There is nothing Of
interest from Sherman. 1t is merely
stated that there had been some heavy
fighting. There is long account of
three columns protesting to give an ac-
ing Hooker's fight on the 10th, but il is
so confused that literally nothing can be
made out Of it. The position of the two
armies seem to be unchanged"
This last item is said to have been OBJ
tanned from the Mo. Republican Of the
25th ult.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

GEN. PoIK.-A Richmond despatch of the 4tb
ult. says:
The following despatch from Maj West. of
Gen. Polk's staff was received by Col Thrasher
ut noon to day:
? Lieut.. Gen. Polk was struck by a cannon shot
to-day about IL o'clock and instantly XII He'd
Gems. Johnston, Hardee and Jackson were with
him when he FELL"
The rumor of his death by apoplexy was there
fore erroneous. We are glad of it The ol6
hero would have preferred to meet his death. in
defence OF bis country, and to spill his blood
upon the soil OF his beloved South, at the moment
when his spirit might take its fight. There was
much romantic chivalry in his character as well
as in all the PoTks Of that branch of the family
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06
.Iiine 21 1854
STOLEN.

STOLEN from me, out Of NJ Mepos+i o. ,
- lot in Washington. on the 9th q - ~
SORREL HORSE, six years old 6as - - Il.
face, both hind feet white, branded VIII \,
letter w on the left shoulder, and tglIe ~
both jaws; on the right jaw it shows vel! ssFr.
4 will give Two Hundred Dollars ior tle '-Lvs
cry Of him 10 NJ " Cheatham al Co'Ct-E, 80,
Hampstead county, Ark, or 70 me A. 49, ..r
vile, Texas; or One Hundred Dollars M
information SO 1 may get him ,ruU
lT-1w- G.. h LHEaih
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

From KENTUCKY-The Camden Her
aid says: The Little Rock Democrat Of
the 25th inst, contains accounts of Nor
gan's movements in Kentucky up to the
afternoon of the 18th. Cynthiana was
burned on the 10th. Three bridges de-
stroyed on the Covington railroad on the
night of the 1Ith. Gen. Hobson left
Covington with 1,600 men, 25e of whom
were cavalry, in two trains. reaching
keller's Bridge, 6J miles south Of Gin
cinnati, which had been burnt, at o.
clock, a. Nj. His forces were disem-
barked and as the horses were being taken
out, terrible volley of musketry was
poured upon them. Taken by surprise
and surrounded in tue dark, Hobson sur
rendered Internationally with his whole
force The killed and wounded not given.
Col. g.. w. Berry, Of Covington, killed.
Both trains backed out as soon a. the
firing commenced. In the meantime the
road had been cut two miles behind them.
Both trains ran of the track-awful
smash up-half the horses killed. The
trains were taken possession Of by the
rebels.
On the llth Frankfort was attacked
from the south side. The town was well
fortified. Gov. Bramlette reported two
attacks. Reinforcrments had arrived on
the morning of the 18th and it was hoped
Frankfort was safe No further particu-
lars. There is general uprising Of the
guerrillas throughout the State. Gen.
Burbridge is confident Of driving the
rebels trem the State. Already they are
scattering in all directions.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06
$500 REWARD.

nANAWAY from the subscriber ~ r.r,l
II Southwest Of Paris. Lamar COUNTY -
or the 10th of April, 1864 Negro Man y, "A
BILL 1he NAV call bis name Jake apo-;
wears old. full six feet high, walks erec', al
frem ITO 10 200 lbs. Wore of ir.' Ian
br, wn jean. ceat, tails very short anu
pants. ,,h. delirer
will pay the above reward for tne nv
of him "a me. or for his confinement ~
(ail SO that can gst him. ,rrpsny
Fsrit. Lamar Co. Texas, June, lsei'
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06
- Our Supreme Court has been some

Our Supreme Court has been some
time in session here and is despatching
business rapidly, Justices English and
Pike being present. 1t sits next Friday
at 10 o'clock to deliver opinions. We
learn that Judge Compton will not be
able to attend.
We rejoice to SEQ this Court at work.
Our State tribunals should not be al
lowed to rust from dsuse. In a short
time our people might lose proper respect
for its laws and authorities, and peace
might find us in a state of anarchy. II
the bogus government is kept before the
people in active operation, whilst ours
falls into obscurity, we cannot be aston
ished that ignorant people may consider
our government as lost, and give in their
allegiance to the other. There is a natu-
raj respect for the powers that be, in So
eietv =
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

Of twenty or twenty-five thousand do,,-
had in sight-and when / mad. eOilars-sl,
cody informed me that could rtt r.S; TSoInPais, lin,
ing THE OATH; which very modes, ;ti ;a,t ~ ID
most emphatieally and peremptor;Ir ;iII,'inasiica ia
doing, and ever expec. to. o=,liat
To those who have seen proper III H..
nant hearts, to circulate this slanderorH. aslg
against me, and give credenee to TN NpCr
Will say that, while at first they roussd ssIae s
dignation, 4 have for them now an equsIlIa \, u
raj contempt, and they excite IN ma NJ gtne
emotion than smile of derision. ~ icrits,
EUGENIUS W. ELIIo-u
Camden, June -, 1864. ET
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06
SlOO REWAED.

s,TOLEN or STRAYED from til. PTena,lfs
- Of the undersigned, near Columbus AZ Il !
DEEP IRON GRAY MARE, years w
branded with heart on the left SHOULDER ~
jaw
j will pay the above reward for the Tec0''-
of the Mare. ,-ro1
EDWARD JOHNSON
Columbus, Ark, 10th june. 1864.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06
T" Tax i'm Kind.n
REGULATIONS

IN reference to Tithes in Kind VIII
IL been received by Quart-rmasters ~ he
saries, or other persons, for the use of - m
of the Confederate States: - A.
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF T,S
Richmond, April -, 1854
lst. In cases where the lproduca W..
tax in kind have been taken. and rac.si7lI 70
by any quartermaster or corlruisssr. kim tg
with troops in the field, the recent ST sefsAs
lowed by the collector in settlement Of N: % 4
value of the tax in kind. llry
ID In cases where such produce Of H..
has been taken and receipied for by sn, -afpf
belonging to the army. not a quar,ern..lr r'scc
commissary. and proof is made OF The - g
the tax payer, and such other person III A ty
as may have knowledge Of the fact P7,,sces
character of the tax payer and wine q
truth and integrity established ~ ev;l.sal "
the collector is satisfied that the nro5-11t /
been received and used by the c. a
States army, the receipt may be III lik- -
allowed. ---AiAt
81. In cases where such pro1rcs Al.
taken by the Confederate States Army - sreA
proof by affidavit, Of the tax PAYER srS --s "a le
other person or persons a. may know ths ~ aul
with proof establishing the character Of Il. .-s
ducer, and witnesses for truth ant; inte--s.- tC
tpsff,.
(Sigusd) THOMPSON ALLEN
CcmHisfie-.,
Approved:
(Signed) {. G. MEMMINGER
Secretary Of tks Tr.as.-,
The foregoing Is re-published f,.r the ius.-,.
ton Of Tax Collectors and others in H. T-r--
Mississippi Department.
p. ". GRAY.
Agent Treasury T. An
Houston. Jane 13. 1861. Ia
HD QRs. CoED'T C0SscEIrrs. Dist. AL
Washington, June 18th, 1854
Tne following General Orders are puba...
for the information and guidance Of al ~,
c-rued-
j. r. DANLEY,
Comd't Conscripts. Dist Ar
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

~ The following item is reported to
have been taken from the st. Louis Re-
publican of the 25th. 1t is scarcely
credible, but not impossible:
Gold is much excited in New York. St. Louis
and Cincinnati selling prices 220, buying at 2l5.
The act to prevent traffic in gold has gone into
effect, but with no effect to prevent the down.
ward tendency of greenbacks.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

cs The Mobile Evening News says Grants
prestige, as an aggressor, il gone and be now
stands on the defensive. To invest Richmond
and watch Lee. will require five hundred thou
sand men. With his present amy demoralized
by bloody defeats in every rcncountcr. and labor
ing under watchful and hostile eyes OF the
greatest commander and the most heroic army
of the age, Grant will never be able TO lay siege
10 Richmond. Paradoxical as the averment may
seem, Washington is in greater danger than
Richmond.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06
Our State Government.
LONE STAR p. o., TITUS Co., Texas,
June Sd, 1864.

June Sd, 1864.
Coz. JOHN r. EAKN: In late number Of
your paper which I obtained while on q visit
to jefferson. / was much pleased with leader
urging a call of the legislature. 1t is gratifying
to see an attempt made to revive the dropping
energies of our State Government. The urgen-
cy and Importance of convening the Legislature
is certainly very great. A large portion of the
State is now In the hands of our enemies and
in the approaching general election in October.
none can be held in those counties embraced in
the Federal lines, but there are numerous c.ti-
zens from those counties in our army and be-
hind it. who, were the legislature convened
might be allowed the privilege of voting at any
place in the State, md electing members to the
legislature thus sustaining the organization of
the State Government This of itself is sufficient
cause for calling the legislature. But there are
many reasons why it should be convened. The
accumulating debt of the State can be placed in
process of liquidation by judicious application
Of the specie now in the treasury. l believe
there was some sixty thousand dollars unappro-
prated, which can be applied to the redemption
of State Bonds to the lowest bidder. I am
aware this may not meet the approval Of some.
but the incalcuable benefit to the State and peo
pie that will accrue from it, will more than coun-
terbalanced the seeming want of faith. To far
ther this object, an investment can be made in
cotton, to ne transported to the ccast Of Texas.
say Eagle Pass or Brownsville which believe
by that time will be in our possession; for which
purpose the numerous trains OF refugees from
Arkansas, now employed iu the service Of the
governments of the Confederate States, Texas.
and otherwise engaged, can be employed, and
the cotton shipped or sold and the specie return
ed to the treasury of the State. The war is
certainly drawing to close and it is the part
of wisdom to place the State on the best possible
footing financially. 1t may be said that que
rum of the legislature cannot be collected.
believe there can. At any rate trial ought
and should he made. Hoping you will continue
to urge the Importance of it, and ofhearing from
you soon. am truly yours. W. W.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06
Wanted to Hire.

II WANT to hire One Hundred and Fifty ~ =
H. bodied NEGRO MEN for Teamsi,Ifs- ,f--.h
which l viii pay Thirty Dollars PEI -. NJ
Capt. Il. o. Boggess, A e. NJ a. Y Hsn,It il -
will make all necessary arrangements VIE
ties in that vicinity.
ISAAC BRINKERf MslcI
& Chf Q. NJ y.
June 81, 1864
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

~ We welcome to their homes, Maj
B. p. Jett, Jr., 1t. Wiley Stinson, Capt.
A. o. Middleton, Serg't Tom Smith, and
Serg't Jno. Simms, with perhaps others,
whose names do not occur. These young
soldiers have entitled themselves to fur
loughs by long and faithful services, and
are tn rice welcome!
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06
MARRIED.. INDEED

AT the residence of w ii. Diilard, ESQ. in
Lafayette county, Ark, on the 22i ulI., By Mr.
Dsvir$, III. +. HUDGINs to Miss ANN DILLARD,
sf Lafayette county. Ark.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

e "A report was circulated in town
on Saturday that Col. Ford had met the
Yankees short distance above Browns
vile, and routed them.-Hoxs. Tel.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

~ The Natchitoches Times Of the
25th, notices the presence Of Gen. Tay-
lor in town. 1t states that he had been
relieved at his own request.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

DROWNING MEN CRASHING AT STRAws.
1t begins to be more and more manifest
that the Republicans contemplate recog-
milton as sooner or later inevitable, and
are looking out for the half loaf as tet-
ter than no bread. The Chicago Tribune
asks, AZ if stating the absurdest thing in
the world. whether the peace party in
case tile North should recognize the rem
nant Of the Confederacy, expects them
to give up Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky
Tennessee. Western Virginia, and other
portions of the country which they have
already subjugatcd.
The republicans take quite a Yankee
view Of Southern character, in supposing
that the States of the extreme South can
be SO selfish as to abandon the border
States of the Confederacy, and give them
up to tho enemy bound hand and foot
as the price Of a peace won by the best
blood and treasure Of those States. Let
the North acknowledge the south in the
spirit of justice, and upon true repub-
lican principles, and the solution of the
boundary question will be easy enough
The choice between the Federal and
Confederate Governments should be left
to the free vote Of the actual citizens of
each State. For ourselves, we are will
ing that this test should be made in Ar
kansas Tomorrow If majority Of citi-
zens entitled to vote under our old con-
stitution, or the new, wish now to 20
back to the Federal government, they
have tie right to carry the State there.
We would stultify ourselves by refusing
that right. So with kentucky. Missouri
and Tennessee. But not so with Wes-
tern Virginia. A State is an integral
sovereignty. If they choose Of their
own grace to break off the panhandle
and throw it as a ''sop to Cerberus" the
people of that section agreeing, it would
be a happy riddance. But that is a mat.
ter for Virginia herself to determine.
Meanwhile these States have, in their
sovereign capacity been received and ac.
cepted as parts Of the Confederacy, and
if every village in their borders should
become a federal garrison, we must Sc
consider them until the people of each
by free vote alters its status. This i
the determination Of our government, ex.
pressed over and over again. 1t cannot
be altered without gross violation Of
good faith. No true southern patriot
ever dreamed it possible.
The federal government and people de-
lude themselves with the false hopes OF
holding on to their pretended conquests
and thus finding an escape from the
condition of insigniicance into which
they must fall. when shorn of all those
fine lands which built up their impor-
tance.
Until they have better terms to offer
we oppose an armistice for one hour. We
cannot rest upon our arms until every
hostile bayonet may be withdrawn from
our utmost limits and every blockadine
vessel from before our ports. To sleeT
would be strangulation and death.
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

~ Gen. Buckner has arrived at
Shreveport. So says the "News."
Washington telegraph., 1864-07-06

In reference to Tithes in Kind. wbi,l
IL been received by Quart-rmasters ~ be-
saries, or other persons, for the use Of n. OaSs
of the Confederate States: A.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-11-17
ole yntslligenter.
Railroad Accident.

A terrible collision occurred recent.
~ on the lafayette & Indianapolis
Railroad. by which thirty persons were
killed and about as many more woun'
ded. The facts are these: The reg.
tlar passenger train from Indianapo.
lie, going north, composed Of one bag
gage and eight passenger cars, and
contained about 500 passengers, near
" all of whom we're Illinois and Iowa
soldiers, on their way to Chicago. At
Culver's Station, eight miles south of
Lafayette, this train met and passed
the regular passenger train proceed
ing north. 1t had reached only one
mile when it collided with heavy
freight train which was going south.
The collision was terrible one, and
its effects frightful. The engines we're
demolished and the baggage car and
first passenger car Of the train com.
ing North were ground to powder.
Thirty dead bodies, and thirty more
or less mangled, we're gathered up
from the wreck, all Of whom were sol
diers except three. Seven of the 1 18th
Iowa were killed and ten wounded 10
that disaster.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-11-17

SheriR's Sale,

NOTICE is hereby given, that hv virtue {
IN an Execution duly issued ~ the Clerk
of the District Court of lluyI county,
State of Iowa, and to me directed have lev
led on and shall offer for sale at public auction,
at the front door Of the Court j. ,usc ia st.
Charles Floyd Co. iowa, on the 18th day Of
November, a. d. 1864, at one O'clock in tn
afternoon of said day, the following described
property, To- wit: ..r sa
The n w. / of the N. L. +, and the y.
of the s. f. of the n. f, !, and the ~ OF
the $ w. Of the N. f. +, and. the W J Of
n. W. of the n. w. /, all in Section No, 7
in Township 80 North. Of Range Is West OF
9Th p NJ. in Floyd county, Iowa; Also. the
following described piece of land, situate in
said Floyd county, to wit: COMMENCING at
the 5. 4. corner of the n. L. of Section IL
in Township 90 NJ, of Range Is West of 9th
p NJ, and running from thence West ON said
quarter section line 40 rods, thence South to
the East bank Of the Cedar river, thence along
the line of high wafer to the East liue Of said
Section Is, and thence North to the place OF
beginning levied on as the property OF James
Griffith to satisfy said execution in favor OF
Andrew Sample and against said James Grit
fifth for SlG05,0l and interest and costs.
Terms of sale-cash i'm hand.
Dated, October 4, A. ID. 1864.
u. M. FERGUSON. Sheriff
of Floyd County, Iowa.
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A great political meeting in Spring
field, Illinois, was gladdened and
amused by banner borne by woun-
ded soldiers, representing a globe,
which Lincoln was prying up with a
rail, while Andy Johnson was seated
cross.legged on the North American
part Of it, tailor fashion, sewing up a
huge rent. Old Abe says to him !:
T" A few more stitches, Andy, and the
dear old Union will be mended
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-11-17
Valuable Farm for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale his homestead,
situated miles from Rockford aud 10 miles
from Charles CITY. The property consists of
1876 acres of land, IS of which are under i'm
provements; good frame dwelling house ALI
finished, and stable granery and necessary
out-bmidings There are two good springs on
the farm, and stock water GO acres of small
grain now harvested, and IS acres of corn
the balance tame hay, and Is acres of grove
timber. 16 cows and a small flock of sheep
can be had with the farm if required.
Besides the above offer for sale several
tracts of unimproved land situated in Floy,t
and Cerro Gordo counties.
The whole of the above property will he
sold low and part of the purchase money car
remain on mortgage at Sper cent. For furth-
er particulars inquire of the subscriber on the
premises. JOHN CHAPMAN.
Ulster, Floyd Co, Aug 8, 1864.
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Sue Munday. the female guerilla. is
on another raid in Kentucky. She
visited Woodford county last week
and stole six of the finest horses from
the stable of Mr.. Alexander. Five of
the horses were subsequently aban-
doned in consequence of the vigorous
pursuit. A reward of $4,000 has
been offered for the capture of the bri.
gand woman and her band
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-11-17

Notwithstanding the order dismiss
ing Col. VIM. T. Shaw from the SER
vice. Gen. A. j. Smith. it is said, re.
taios him in command of q division,
and politely informed an officer who
was sent to supercede Col Shaw, that
1.-THE division had one commander and
that was enough /; he had no use for
him."
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-11-17

The guerilla party that passed
through this section Of country few
days ago. was composed of IlIinoisi.
ans enlisted by the notorious Bill Dunn
Of Missouri. for the rebel service. He
enlisted and drilled them in Illinois,
and got of safely with Al men aud l |
extra horses. So says our informant.
-F. Madison Piaindealer.