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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-28
Great Eastern Gold and silver Min,

By order of the Board of Trustees
in4 I'd n SHIVERICK, Secretary.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-28

Notice Is hereby given that SATURDAY, tho
18th day Of February, 1864, at o'clock ?. NJ
there will be sold, by order Of the Board of Trus
tees, at public auction, at the Office Of the CON-
pany, Virginia Water Works, B street, SO many
shares of the capital stock standing in the names
of the following persons as VIII pay all dues VI
assessment No o ADVERTISING and sale:
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VIM w. BISHOP, sec'y.
Gold Hill, Dec. % 1868. de23 In
The above Sale Is Postponed until SATUR-
DAY, the 9th day of February, 1864, OF the hour
and place above named.
jazz I'd WV. BISHOP, Sec'y. A. & x. Co
Oa7ce Of Fhe Wizard q. r q. N. 20.
Notice IL hereby given that In accordance with
the laws of Nevada Territory, and the bylaws Of
the Wizard Gold End Silver Mining Company.
there will be sold at public auction, on MONDAY.
January 18th, 1864, at o'clock ,: n, In front OF
the Office of the company, Main street, Como, in
the County of Lyon, \. T., 30 many shares OF the
capital stock OF the company standing in tho
names of the following persons, az will be neces-
sary to pay assessments due thereon, together
with costs of sale aud advertising.
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Bv order OF the Board o. Trustees.
CHAS. b. GOODRICH. Sec'y.
Office opposite the News Office.
Gold Ill., Jan. 9th. 1861. jag I'M
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The above sale Is postponed until sATUR
DAY, the 9th day Of February, A. d. 1864, ut th,
hour and place above named.
Ia9 I'd H. BAILEY, secy.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-28

By order of the Board of Trustees
A. J. GOULD, Secretary.
Gold Hill, January 1. 1861. jail I'll
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-28

The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY
the 9th day of january, A. d. 1864, at the hour
"'i deps Id II. II. BAILEY, Secretary.
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Gold Hill, Nov. IA. 1868, nol4;im.

POSTPONED.-The above sale Is postponed
until MONDAY, December 18th. 1863 at tine
same place and hour II. H. BAILEY, Secy;
December IA, 1868. oel1 W
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Pr;r,, Donun q q m Co, DeviI,s

By order Of the Board OF Trustees.
ia4 I'm H.B. CoNGDON, Sec'y.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-28

II. IL BAILEY, Secretary.
Gold Hill. Dec II. 1865 deli I'd
The above sale is postponed until MONDAY,
the sth day Of February, at the same hour and
place. II. H. BAlLEi.
jaI3td Secretary.
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0mce of the independent Gold and

By order of the Board Of Trustees.
;ois "A CHAS. B. GOODRICH, Sec'y.
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By order Of the Board Of Trustees.
C. KEIFFER, Secretary.
Gold Hin, Janunry =, 1864. jni Inn
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by Order OF tne bodIu VI iiuhtS
LA. HAUCK,
Secretary Thos. Paine G. and $. n. Co
Gold Hill, Jan, 25th, 1861. las' ID
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By order Of the Board OF Trustees.
WM W. DENNY, Sec'y.
Gold Hill, n. T., Jan. 18th. 1861. jas I'd
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~ O'"'' v. LEMERY, sec'y.
Gold Hill Jan. 90. a. ja2O I'd
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By order Of the Board OF Trusteet.
G. A. HART, Sec'y.
By A. ]. GOULD, Dep'y Sccy.
Gold Hill Jan. 18th. 1864. JAG I'd
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J. c. CALDWELL ecy.
virginia ian 18th, '64 iall I'd.
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BY order of the Board of Trustees
inI2 I'd G. w. PEASE, Sec'y.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-06-25

open the way for me to say something
War ut the best is terrible and this Of ours,
in its magnitude and duration, is one Of
the most terrible the world has ever known.
It has deranged business totally in many
places and perhaps in all. It has destroyed
property, destroyed life, and ruined homes.
1t has produced 4 national debt and de-
gree Of taxation unprecedented in history
in this country. 1t has caused mourning
among us until the heavens may almost
be said to be hung in black. And yet it
continues. II has had accomplishments
not before known in the history of the
world. 1 mean the Sanitary and Chris
tian Commissions, with their labors for
the relief Of the soldiers, and the Vol
unteer Refreshment Saloons UNDER
stood better by those who hear me than
by myself. [Applause.l And these fairs
first began 1T Chicago, and were next held
in Boston, Cincinnati and other cities. The
motive and object that lie at the bottom of
them is worthy of most that we can do for
the soldier who goes to fight the battles OF
his country. From the fair and tender hand
of woman is much, very mnch, Cone for the
soldier, continually reminding him Of the
care and thought for him at home. The
knowledge that he il not forgotten is grate-
fnl to his heart. {Applanse.l Another view
of these institutions il worthy of thought.
They are voluntary contributions, giving
proof that the national resources are not at
all exhausted and that the national patriot
ism will sustain us through ALL 1t ia PER-
tinent question: When is this war to end? !?
l do not wish to name day when it will
end, least the end should not come at the
given time. We accepted this war aud did
not begin it. IDeafening applauss.] We
accepted it for an object, aud when that OBJ
ject is accomplished the war will end and
hope to God it will never end until that
object IL accomplished. IGreat applause.l ]
We are going through with our task, so far
a. am concerned, ii it takes us three
years longer. have not been in the habit
of making predictions; but am almost
tempted now to hazard one. will. 1t is
that Grant is this morning in a position,
with Meade and Hancock kofPennsylvania, Of
wAonce he can never be dislodged by the
enemy until Richmond is taken. If shall
discover that Gen. Grant may be greatly
facilitated in the capture Of Richmond by
rapidly pouring to him u large number OF
armed men at the briefest notice, will you
GOT tCries of "Yes."l Will you march on
with him? ECries Of "Yes, yes."l Then
! shall call ON you when it is necessary.
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such high position by her noble Empe-
rOr, to whom you owe thenew birth OF Or
der and peace, represents those principles.
Hear what, in sincere and disinterested
months since, being the messenger Of q
new era Of happiness: "Every country
which has wished for great future has
become great and powerful" Following
in this course, if we are united, loyal and
firm, God will grant US strength to reach
that degree Of prosperity which is the OBJ
iect OF our ambition.
Mexicans Tho future Of your beautiful
country is controlled by yourselves-its
futnre is yours. in all that relates to my
self, offer you sincere will, q hearty 10y
atty, and a firm determination to respect
the laws. and cause them TO be respected
BY an undertaking and all-efici"nt au-
thority.
My strength rests in God, and in your
loyal confidence. Tie banner OF independ-
ence is my symbol !; my motto yon know
aay-.E1nal justice to ALL" will be
faithful to this trust through al my Life
1t Is my duty conscientionsly to WELD the
sceptre Of my authority, and with firmness
the sword Of honor.
" TO the Empress is contided the sacred
trust OF devoting to the country all the no.
ble sentiments Of Christian virtue, and all
the teachings OF q tender mother. Let rs
unite to reach the goal OF our common de-
sires-let us forget past sorrOws-let us lay
aside party hatreds, and the bright morn
ing OF peace and Of well deserved happiness
will dawn gloriously on our new empire.
MAxIMILLIAN.
Vera Cruz, May ao, 1864.
THE RECEPTION OF THE AUTHORITIES Or
VERY CRUZ.
The Emperor after having private con-
ference With Gen. Alm0nte, was pleased to
receive the civil authorities and public
fnnctionaries of the city. The great, reti-
nue. thus assem- bled was marshalied by the
District Perfect, D. Domingo Bureau. His
Imperial Majesty stood during tho recep-
tton at the farther end OF the saloon. He
was dressed in black frock coat, white
pants and vest, and a black cravat the
same style Of dress being worn by the gen.
Ivlemen OF his suite. The authorities were
introduced to his Imperial Majesty by his
Rxcellency, Minister Velasque2 de Leon.
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ESTABLISHED
-----n1 INGTON WEEKLY HANK-EYE
:. vrBLIsHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING,
NY c. NJ N HAM.
TERMS:
M OF n e n.

61 ADO1G GUANSs
Ocome again to me, Mother,
Just for q little while,
only Tor q little, Mother,
And smile = our olden smile,
Ard speak to me again, Mother,
The words you spoke of yOre,
And fold ME in your arms, Mother,
And kiss my lips once more.
O long the years have been, Mother,
Sr11ce your love nave known.
Aud weary have been. MOtheG, esf.
so desoiate and lone,
And over me tire clouds, Mother,
Have hung all dark and WILD,
And hlNc:lest waves of wo, M0ther.
Have nigh 0ierwnelned thy child.
A gentle word from you, Mother,
: y oulsl calm my troubled heart,
Would calm the stormy soul, Mother,
SO torn WI h fierce unrest,-- M
Then come, . come to ine, Mother,
And let me feel you near, MJthnr,
In tenderness and love!
MORNING SUN, iowa.
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opinion Of the Fighting capabilities Of the
Freedmen. We wonder what they think 81
his. He may be full Of undeveloped invin-
cibility, and latent valor, and "bookish
theoric,', and original strategy. If SO, his
place is in the front. He has tried living
for his country with very little success.
Suppose he tries dying for it,-New York
Tribune. ~
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"A singular event has taken place in Tur-
kev. Early in April, one Of the villages in
tie province Of Harpout was visited with
what was at frst tho1ght to he > shower OF
/ hail, which, however, proved 70 be farm
aoeous substance, with all the characteEist-
les Of grain. Samples Of this mama have
been received at C0netan6Aople,
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The arrival ofprisonsrs fhr tie week cd
ing On the nth, q Rock Island Dafreokes
wss ~. The number Of deaths Of Ieoel
prisoners for the same period M -.
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Tue PRESIDENT said, in acknowledgment:
II soppose that this toast il Intended 10
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derness. Nature without Q doubt again
reigns supreme, and the vast multitude Of
men and enormous accumulation Of sup
plies that cover the ground on which
Washington was married, have disap-
peared with a. 'celerity that would astonish
even N enploye Of Adams express.
JUNE M-U:So r. N.-At half past twelve
o'clock to-day Lieut.. Gen. Grant, accom-.
panied BY Gen. Rawlins, his chief Of stan,
and several other officers, arrived = Gen.
Butler's headquarters. Gen. Grant rode
rapidly mp to the horserail, dismounted,
and leaving his horse . the care Of an or
deEly, advanced 70 Gen. Butler's tent.--
Gen. Butler, however, had seen him ap-
preaching and met him q few yards away
from tho tent. Gen. Grant was smoking
|his cigar, - usual. The meeting between
the two Generals wa very cordial They
Immediately retired to Gen. Buffers tent
and remained in consultation for about
two hours, DuEing this time Gen. Amee'
division was passing up. the road towards
the front Gems. Brooks, Marston and
other distinguished officers arrived. and
were warmly greeted BY the membenl 81
Gen. Buffers stan, and congratulated On
their safe return from the battle fields iu
the vicinity Of Richmond.
After luncheon Gen. Grant expressed =
desire to inspect the works on our 'front.'
Horses were Immediately saddled, and in
. few moments Gen. Grant, accompanied
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|hsarhom Cen. Foster soon, on another'o
:hisgland attacks, SO soon as his supply Of
snegso troops are renewed or become trouble:
some; he isswell; acquainted with the har.
Dor, and thus much is expected Of him, es.
pecialIy as he has been most shamefuhy de.
'feated' heretofore. II is great contract
that, to deliver shot and shell at Fort Sum.
ter; at one time it would be considered q
fat one by Yankee contractors in this In
stance it may be q losing one unless they be
allowed to take the iron for pay Cinstead OF
greenbacks) after the war, for which we
have no doubt many Of them are now pre-
pairing "proposals " :>.,.,... 8,
Our prospects are decidedly, good.
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For the Yorkvflle Enquirer.


TO the Friends of Soldiers in General
Lees Army from York District:
As Lam going on TO- Richmond by the
last Of next week, this is to inform you that
I will take charge Of any nuiner of boxes Of
provisions that you may please to send to
your friends in the army. Weigh and have
each box properly and legibly directed.
Mr.. Carroll, af Yorkville, and Mr.. Max
well, Rock Hill, RAILROAD Agents, will re.
ceive the boxes ready for transportation.
JONATHAN N. MoELWEE, JR.
July 25th, 1864.
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NORTH CAROLINA.

On Thursday next, being the first in Au-
gust, the State elections are to come of,
and notwithstanding the clangor Of arms a.
round them, our friends Of the "Old North
state," are s'pitching in" to an exciting
struggle. It is enough to excite the true
patriot, to- find avpsrtys in the South willing
to throw their State back in the uuhallowed
arms Of rotten and corrupt "Uniou," but
surely suoh a party can be bnt an in'ig-
ni6cant portion Of that State, whose brave
soldiers have illustrated her sitlesto the
'"cradle of Independence" sonobly in every
field, since the signal gun of Moultrie call
ed the South to arms. It was once the
boast Of England, that there was: never an
Irishman to be roasted, but, one would be
found to turn the spit-it certainly does not
remain for North Carolina to be the first to
raise the parracidal hand against our young
Gonfederacy. We know thatthere are no
lack, of little politicians in that State, but
VIC also know that the principal element is
noble one, one that dictates the highest
sense of honor and love of liberty, if not the
more sensual one of private interest. The
North would not receive her except on the
most revolving terms, the South would not
allow her to pass away, peaeeably, thus the
theatre of war would be transferred from
all quarters TO North Carolina, as common
centre. But.we have no doubt Of the cleo
ton Of Gov. Vance, and thus the triumph
of the true "psace with independence"
policy, but from the large number of can
didates for Representatives we see announc-
ed in each, paper, We fear the tories will
slip in some of their s'rag-tag and bob-tail,"
who will be- at once an annoyance to their
Legislature, and asdisgrace to the State
On the army vote, which is to be taken to
day, much of the future character of our
sister State depends. -
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From the Georgia Front. /.

-
ATLANTA, July 20.-Reynolds' brigade
attacked the enemy's tlinesof skirmishers
asst evening, at Peachtree Greek, and took
possession of their breastwerks. he then
charged the reserve piokets, supported by
Dowerlh, and captured $50 prisoners. The
S5th Illinois regiment lost in killed and
wounded alone 100; while that ofthe -5Oth
Ohio wassevere.
ATLANTA, July 2O.-The enemy made
a strong demonstration yesterday and this
morning on our right near Decatur. Gen.
Hood attacked their rightat four this after
noon on Peach Tree Greek, nearthe Chatta-
hoachee., Ina few minutes the.enemy were
driven into their works, and the colors of
the 33d New Jersey and about three hun
dred prisoners captured from Hookers
corps. Our loss not heavy, mostly slightly
wounded. Brig. Gen. Stevens of South
Carolina, was wounded, it is feared mortal
ly. Maj. Preston, formerly Of Gen. John.
sons staff was killed. There was some
diminishing on our right, where the enemy
attacked our entrenchments. After being
repulsed our cavalry, under Gen. Wheeler,
drove them, with repeated charges, towards
DECATUR. Yesterday evening Reynold as Ark.
brigade, which crossed Peach Tree Creek,
drove them back, taking two stand Of colors
and one hundred and thirty prisoners. Our
troops are in fine spirits tonight.
ATLANTA, July 22.-About 2 o'clock
this afternoon, the euemyattacked our left,
under Stewart, and we're received with o
CALLING fire from both artillery and infantry,
which caused them to falter, when the or
der was given to charge. Our troops left
their breastworks and charged with great
gallsntry, driving the enemy from two lines
Of their entrenchments and inaicting I'm.
mense slaughter, capturing a large number
of prisoners and twenty two pieces of artil.
-lery. Among their killed is Gen. McPher'
SON, who was shot through the head, Brig.
Gen. Giles A. Smith and Yankee General
Hood. Gen. Grisham lost leg. General
Hardee, having passed around the enem!y's
flank, is now in their,rear, doing great exc
oution. The fighting still continues.
RICHMOND, July 23d.-The following
official dispatch, was received at noon to day:
HEADoBARTERs, ATLANTA, July 22.-.
10 P.M.-To the Secretary of Var, -.
.Tba anemu shifted his nosition fronting ON
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{ From Virginia.

90 - .x. - =
The prevailing guinness ,b ~ sacnmopu
was greatly renewed Meanesaay sysniog "
cheering news from the Yahey> q f,rglals. Z
AN ofhcla despason feSsiHea Weonesaay
LAT afternoon s as the war pepaf.mens, s;aass .s
snae lafge iotce os iaahsss o'osssI = 1e.s W.
Shenandoah ri7er al SD,cket 2, on 'na is.n,
at Q Q eio'A, = ~. .,y.' iey aoi' ass
and driven across the river , IN CONFUSION;
onr ioss Is ,1s stated 70 pe ,1esWeen1.emo:auu
three hundred-thae OF the enemy muon
greater. in ne conneotioa nre Wltn snis news, NC
ges the following from IN. sne Dsspalee &
Smokers Ferry, 1neie tne tankee forces
crossed the Shenandoah, is IN fteGerioR
county l56 miles from Richmond. Sniok-
ersville; which, from q similarity OF name,
may be supposed to have been the scene of
the fight, is in the western part Of Loudouu
county, and adVantageously situated az tne
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short time since, while our batteries were
firing on Morris Island, four Of their men
were killed by the first shell thrown. There
has been no one killed here yet, by the
shells of the enemy. all things are in
readiness here, should the enemy call this
way, the bill of fare they will learn when
they arrive, and,oan Judge Of Incorporates
thereof.
With my best wishes for the welfare Of
the people of your town and district, Ieeme
to close, hoping you shall hear from me
again. Most respectfully yours,
DARBY.
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APRoCI.AHIAIIoN, a g,

scoluxsix s. SG:, July 81 1884.
Bv nj, E-cellsnep M e, B0N4sM, GSpe4ueT apd 6asn-
mandcr.in Chisf fp and oref he sts c South
yXyHEREAS is informs ation has been
wv received arthIs Department, thatanatfoeo1s mnt-
der was committed on the liI instant, upon the body OF
ELIAS GRANTHAM,a Deputy Sheriff Of mnfionsss Dis,
rct whilst I'm the discharge of bis duties as such
and that NICHOLAS w. GADDY, Z HAgLESs TART;
and DAVID BEAsLEY, q free person OF color, saud
charged with said plrer and that said soas have ed
Now know ye, ba, 10 the end jassce may done, and
that said GADbY, TART and BEAsLEy may brought
TO legal trial for their offence, as aforesaid do hereby
Fer a reward Of TWO THOUSAND otLiRs Tor .ille
apprehension and delivery Of the tbfee offending 2fs IN
any ja In State,0 0f One Thousand DoIe NTCH0-
Las W. GADDY, The principal soffeudst sSe Hun
drcd Donars each for tie oihen hen heard fot
they were In Horny District, near Gaiiiyafs fe1y
CiADDY bonn In MARION Dstct Is abouf 5y6afspf
aae feet lOor I5 ctes grey eyes auhn hair fa4
er stoops tie 10 his should ,sin
Iywesn his hall occupation farsner and
TART, bonn In same Is ayouth OF about ycafs
Of egr, well grown, pther fair eoiDpexoh dark bali eyes
Fbelieyedfo be blue, ~.
BEAsLEY, ,borfiln Richmond County, N. c. mn.
latto thick aef weight from l60 to1 90 poands from 45 10
so years Of age feet inches hlg knky snd
of reddish, Tsnn burnt en-
penter-has lived ubont Fnyetteyie and Lumber y.
Given under my hand and the sesl Of a SoluH.
r, bta this twenty day Of July, An1g gcFni
IL. ST. - 1If BONfIdAd.S,
VIZ Il. HUNT, setreai sos State. 3 8 4 &
Julyc7 go - 80 -;Ss o. -
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For The Yorkvllle Enquirer. r
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.

- - r.
Dear Brother II suppose you never
.wouId have written again, had it not been
the notice you saw in the papers, that the
Yankees were at Staunton, andrwere likely
to push on toward Lexington. Well, your
fears have all beerrealized. Hunter whip
ped Jones and Imboden, below Staunton,
and; ina few days, were Joined by Crook
and Averill, at Stanton, with about $4,000
troops, who came on by Lewisburg, in
Greenbrier County. We have had no
forces since Breetinridge left the Valley, to
oppose them, except one Brigade of Caval.
ry, under Gen., McCausland, about 1900
strong. McGausland is skirmishing with
them all the time. They arrived at Lex
ington, on Saturday. They had a right
brisk combat for two hours, down at the
river, when our troops burnt the bridge, and
retarded their progress until they could
make good their retreat. They staid at
Lexington, encamping all around and
through town, from Saturday, 1lth, until
Tuesday. They destroyed the Institute, Pro-
fessor's housesand Mess Hall. Theyburnt
two mills, one store and one dwelling, down
on the river. They burnt Gov. Letcher's
house -only giving his wife and children 5
minutes to make microscope. They robbed
the people generally, Of everything they
could lay their hands on. Their wagon
train, consisting Of 8 400 wagons, oamped
on the back part of my premises, where I
had q beautiful meadow of clover and tim
:othy. They did not leave me scarcely a
spear of grass or vestige of fence, the
plank and posts they, took to make camp
fires. They did not get my horses hid
them away in the mountains, onthehead of
-Carrs Greek. Our negroes would not 60
with them-they forced off my man, when
they left, but during the course of the day,
he made his escape and came back. When
they were leaving, they ordered my carriage
and harness, and took away two negroes in
the carriage. My wife behaved, among
those men, possessed with devils, with great
courage and cooluess, she went among them
and asserted and maintained her rights
They generally called her the d-n. rebel
woman in white. Some said she, was the
.bravest woman they ever saw. From here
they went to Lynchburg, and expected to
get the place. without q fight, but 10! Gen.
Early, with Ewell's corps, and Gen. Breck-
inridge was there, when hearing Of which,
they dscamped in the night and betoek
themselves to disastrous retreat. About
q week ago, Early and Breckenridge passed
through here, on their way down the valley.
In a few days, you viii be apt to hear Of
them in Maryland and Pennsylvania:
Ny health is wreck. I have not preach.
ed for two months, and have no prospect Of
being able to preach soon. I have a vic.
lent and distressing caugh, which the doc.
tors say is Bronchitis, probably the result
of exposure in the army.
d.. l. W. M. McELWEE.