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The Strength OF the Rebel Army.
To the Editor of the Ne,o York Tribune.

Sir,-Your issue of June 2Gtb, contain
ing an article from your Washington cor
respondent on the strength of the rebel
armies in the field, has only recently come
into my hands, and I have examined It
with great deal Of interest. Its details
correspond in general with my own infor-
nation and belief, except where an at
tempt is made to supply the missing mus
ter-rolls of Lees army at the most impor-
tant and interesting period of the war.
Why are those rolls missipgf Who mu-
tilated the record in abstracting them
Until it is satisfactorily shown to the con-
trary, shall never believe that the Army
of Northern Virginia at any time exceed
ed 10000 effective man; and at several
important periods I know it was about
80, 600, to wit, as near as am able to say !:
First Bull Run, $4,000; Antietam, 10000 {;
Fredericksburg, $4,000. AS these are
candidly- impressions, on the
best data l have, if you or any of your
correspondents know more about it, on ir-
refragible data, would gladly and defe-
rentially accept the information.
venture to correct your correspondent
in small, perhaps unimportant, matter,
to wit, the Confederate force at Mobile,
at the close of the war, which he estimates
at 10000. I was the inspector-generalo Of
that district, and can inform you that the
force defending Mobile when it was at
tackled by General Candy was about 1000
strong; this included city battalion and
three regiments of reserves, robbed from
the cradle and the grave; of the seasoned
and quasi regular troops there were about
5 1000, including some dismounted cavalry
and several batteries which had lost their
guns at Nashville.
l would add that when Taylor surren-
dered to Candy he had, as far as | am
about 5000 troops in the field;
of whom 1900 were infantry, dismounted
cavalry, and artillery, under Maury, and
about the same number of cavalry under
Forrest. The other 1000 believe libe-
raj allowance for pickets and other outly-
ing squads in the southern and western
part of this department.
AS you perceive, make no pretence Of
superior information, except within my
own specially, and l write more in the
spirit Of one desiring information than
offering to school others.
Very respectfully,
E. II. CUMNINs,
Lieutenant Colonel late G. S. A.
Washington, August 26, 1867.
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HENR1Co CoURT.-The regular monthly
term of Henrico County Court was held
yesterday. Present Justices George D.
Pleasants (presiding), Hendrick, Thomas
L. Peasants, Wade, and Petherbrldge.
The first case called of any public import
ance was that of L. R. NARROW, for mis-
demeanor. The circumstances may be
briefly stated Defendant had on two or
three occasions suffered from the trespass
of lot of COWS belonging to Mrs. Sarah
Moran. Incensed at the destruction of
his crops, Mr.. MARROW detained the cattle,
and refused to release them when applied
to until all damages had been paid. Mrs.
NJ. made application to a magistrate for
redress, who issued q warrant causing de-
fendant to appear before him. The magis-
trate directed that the cattle be at once
turned over to their lawful owner, and
required bond of defendant in the sum Of
$3.50 for future good behavior, etc. From
this decision Mr.. NARROW took an appeal,
and the case was heard yesterday.
The Commonwealth was represented by
J. B. Young, Esq, and the defendant by
A. R. Courtney, Esq. The case was pa
tiently investigated, and at AZ P. NJ. sub
mitted to the court without argument.
After some deliberation the court an
nounced that it had decided to confirm the
action of the magistrate below That no
man can properly take the law into his
own hands, but must always seek redress
of the court. The defendant was there
fore required to renew his bond, which he
did, and was dismissed.
The next case was that of Charles Ran
dolph, freedman, charged with feloni-
ously breaking into an out house of Lean
der Woods, Esq, and stealing therefrom
several chickens. A jury was empannelled,
and sundry witnesses examined, but at 7
O'Clock, when our duties in other parts of
the city compelled us to leave, the e1ami-
nation was still progressing, with pros
pect of being protractcd until late hour
in the night.
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HOPEFUL YoUTHs.-Two white boys,
named respectively Jeff and James Child
rey, were up before the Mayor yesterday
to answer for breaking into the store OF
John Boucher and stealing therefrom two
pistols, a lot Of pipes, and sundry other ar
ticles; and also for entering with another
youth, named Mike Mcdonald, in the day,
time, the house Of John l.. Williams and
stealing divers articles valued at $50.
After an examination, which clearly
established their guilt, the Mayor remand
ed the party to Jail to answer the charges
before the Hastings Court on the third
Monday in this month.
These boys are we'll known by the police,
having been frequently caught in theits OF
various kinds.
Captain Epps, who arrested the party,
states that he found several articles IN
their possession for which there are no
claimants. Those who have missed artl-
cles can examine these at the Third STA
tion-house.
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THE "CoM,NG" HoRsE.-If we were at
liberty to give the name Of the writer Of
the following note the statements it con-
tains would need no fErther endorsement.
1t settles the question respecting the
mythical trotting horse Of the Czar.-Neto
York World.
{" To the Editor of the World:
"You published an article from the
Chicago Tribune, few days ago, concern
ing a remarkable horse which the Gar of
Russia, on his recent visit to Paris, had
brought to that city. This horse was re-
ported to have trotted mile in 2:23, and
it is said that an American gentleman Of
fered 100000 for him. am inclined to
think that the Chicago Tribune has been
msinformed, for this reason: Mr.. William
Waltermire, who has just returned from
Paris, and who has owned some OF our
fastest trotting horses, George NJ. Patchen
for nstancs,) informs me that he saw this
horse, and that he cannot trot mile better
than 2:40; that he is not owned by the
Czar, but by Russian nobleman, and that
this nobleman, instead of having been Of
fered 100000 for him, offered to sell him
for fifty thousand francs ($l0,000), but that
he (Mr. Waltermire) did not consider him
worth one-quarter Of that sum that he
was not square trotter, but what horse
men call skipper or 'schiver.' Mr.:
Waltermire furthermore says that ne timed
this horse, when the very best he could 40
was at the rate of 2:43, and that he and
DR.. Joseph Post, of this city, (but now in
Paris,) measured the ground where the
horse performed. FACTS.
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A MONSTER ExCURsIoN.-Nearlya all the
rolling stock the Richmond and Peters
burg railroad could command was brought
into reuusition yesterday to accommodate
the excursionists desiring to visit Dun!op's
grove. on Swift creek, three miles this
Side of the Cockade City. There we're
some twelve or fifteen coaches and flats,
ali crowded to excess. This excursion
was for the benefit Of the Second Baptist
fcolored) church, William Troy pastor,
and all who participated were colored per.
sons. A band of music, one or two secret
societies, and host of young damsels and
CAV escorts, left the depot here at 71a A
NJ. At Manchester large accessions were
made to the company, and at Dunlop''
farm the excursionists met numerous CO.
lored friends Of both sexes from the ga!
Cockade. The order of the day was fun
hilarity, eating, drinking, and speaking
Nothing stronger than lemonade was al
lowed, and among the speakers were Reys
John v. Given, of Brooklyn, N. T.; Viii
liam Troy, and others, all colored. At
P. NJ. the company reembarked, and be
fore had safely returned to their respec
tive homes, highly delighted, but minu
one dollar each, which was the price de
lmauded for the round trip.
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Special Notices.

Special Notices.
M THE FLAG.
THE FLAG!
THE FLAG,u
LEVY BROTHERS
waves high above the hosts OF
EXToRTIoN AND HIGH PRICES,
ECONOMY TO THE FRONT.
Small profits and quick sales our established
principles, and will be maintained against
all competition, as the following
prices will convince:
Elegant Satin striped Mozambique at IS per dress
pattern, worth 80;
Very rich Goats Hair Dress Goods at SIS per dress,
worth $ls;
Grenadine at a reduction OF 20 per cent;
| Real Russia Diaper at 80, worth So;
Genuine Russia Crash at lac. per yard, worth ls;
White Flannel at 25c.,
All wool Flannel at Scc.,
French Soft Finished Cambria, II yards wide. at
sco.. worth 75c.;
Black Hermann at Csc. per yard, worth 4oc.;
Plain Colored Mozanbiques at 2oc., worth 4oc.
Lawns at l2s, 20, and 25c., reduction Of SO per
cent;
Bleached Cotton at l2sc., full yard wide at 1csc.,
worth 2oc.;
Yard wide Bleached Cotton, nearly as good as
Wsmsutta, at 2oc.-Wamsutta sells at 35c.
Unbleached Cottons from l2s to 2oc.,
Full width Bleached and Unbleached Shsetings
at soc..
Pilow-csse Cottons. full 90 inches wide, at 2sc.
Pillow-case Linen, full II yards wide, at 75c.,
worth 81;
Linen sheeting, J., yards wide. at sl5o, worth
$2.25 per yard
Bishop Lawn at 25c., worth s5c.;
Excellent White Brillisnts at ESQ.,, worth $780,;
Table Damask, extra heavy, warranted all linen,
at75c., would be cheapiatSl;
Cassimeres at 81, worth $l.so;
Linen Drillings, from 90 to soc.;
Linen Duck at 25c., worth a6c.
Gauze Merno Shirts for Gents at sI.25, worth 81:
Maltese Lace Collars at SO and &c., worth 81 and
$780,
Tucked and Embroidered Collars at si.25 per do.
zen, worth $s
Crochet Trimming, six yards in apiece, for loc'
worth loc. per yard:
Real Tape Trimming, IL yards in piece, for &c.,
would be cheap atSl;
Real Damssk Doylies, warranted all linen, at
$l5o per dozen, worth $3.50;
Damask Napkins at S3 worth s4.5o;
Cotton Hose at l23c., worth ls1c.;
Real English Cotton Hose at 5Oc.;
infants Frock Waists at so and 75c., worth 75c.
and 81;
Real French Wove Corsets at 81;
Table Cloths at 75c., worth $l.25;
Huckaback Towels at S2, So, and Is, worth ss,
81 SO, and 81 so per dozen;
Domestic Ginghsms at l6sc.;
Wide English Prints at 20 and 2sc. per yard:
shirting Stripes at l2sc.;
Bed Tick at l2ic.
Also, at low prices.
Travelling Satchels and Baskets, Shawls, Lace
Mautles, Black SILK Sacques, Basques, and
Circulars.
Remember the FLAG, perforated with holes.
LEVY BROTHERS.
au 30 l547 Main street.
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MODELS FOR STATUARY.-A correspond
ent of the Indianapolis Journal, in.ds-
scribing the Royal Bayarian foundry at
Munich, says:
owe were surprised to see here such .
large number. of models of statues from
the hands Of American sculptors, already
erected, or destined 10 be erected, In
various cities Of our country. Prominent
among these models is Crawford's large
equestrian statue Of Washington, which Is
being put up in one of the public squares
in Richmond, Va. The four smaller
figures which are to surround the colossal
statue of the Father Of our Country have
not yet been shipped to America; how
ever, when the whole work is once COM
pleted, it may well constitute the boast
and pride Of the Virginia capital"
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CANALBOAT NoMENCLATURE.-The names
of the freight boats now navigating the
"raging canawl" /" are novel, varied, and
interesting. A walk around the basin re-
Gently disclosed the following: Lucy
Long, Queen Victoria, Carlotta, Ada Men
kin, Ristori, Lucy Rushton, Mary Multi
gan, Queen of Sheba, and Leonora. These
are all the feminine cognomens which fell
under our observation. Of the neuter
gender the following are most prominent: !:
Maiden's Adventure, Rolling off a Log,
Buena Vista, Chickamauga, Rising Star,
Gretna Green, Hunky Dory, Solferino,
Villa Franco, and Catch Ne If You Can.s
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LOCAL MATTERS.

SHocKINa SUICIDE.-A young man
named William Cody, attached to Com
pany C, Eleventh regiment United States
regulars, terminated his existence on Sun
day night last. A small Sheffield razor
was the instrument used, and most CON-
pletely was the tragedy consummated
The jugular was entirely cut in two, and
so determined was the unfortunate man,
that the incision extends entirely across
and down into the neck, making cash OF
frightful appearance and proportions. The
deed was committed about quarter-pa
ii O'Clock, and became Immediately known
to several comrades of deceased, who were
sleeping in an adjoining room, by the
squirting Of blood and the gurgling noise
always produced by strangslation. The
unfortunate young man died almost instan-
taneously, all signs Of vitality having dis
appeared in ten minutes after the COM
mission Of the act.
Deceased was attached to General Scho-
fields permanent headquarter guard, and
the fatal act was committed in the guard
house corner of Clay and Thirteenth
streets. No cause has been assigned for
the rash act. His fellow soldiers have OBJ
served for several days past that deceased
was suffering from great mental depres-
sion, talking but little, and studiously
avoiding company. Last week he re-
ceived letter from an only brother, re-
siding at Westport, Conn. This letter con-
veyed the melancholy tidings that his be-
loved father had recently deceased, and
was buried on the 18th of August. This
intelligence seemed to prey deeply upon
his mind, and he became less sociable and
more sad and detected up to the moment
Of the horrible tragedy.
Deceased was but twenty-one years Of
age, of remarkably temperate habits, and
q native of Newark, N. j. Coroner Lit
tie viewed the body yesterday, and hear
ing the circumstance, Of the death ex-
planned, declined holding an inquest. The
remains were inferred in Hollywood Gene
tery.
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In the case of negro in Monroe, La,
ohsrosd with the theft Of watermelon,
tha vna' eins.ica sustained the plea that :
Ine e,oD Du is AN immovable, being q part Of
.e'o me- land mon which it grew, and unless
!, v ware pulled from the vine, and then
laced - " upon the ground, 1t was not Of that
ppias, p Of property the stealing Of which
constituted cons larceny. In this case, there
being no proof that the negro had laia .ns
melon down after pluckips II, tho stsshnS
was only trespass, and the semsay = U'''
action. . Il
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their voices, again alarmed the horse, and
caused him to make fresh start, but the
Doctor, with almost superhuman strength,
held on to the reins, and kept the animal
in the middle Of the street. Rising Broad
between Twentieth and Twenty.frst
streets, the ascent was too abrupt for the
already somewhat exhausted condition of
the horse, and he was brought to stand.
Those who witnessed the runaway" de-
scribe it as one of the most exciting they
ever saw, and at one time the safety of
the occupants was regarded as in most i'm
minent peril
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DIABoLICAL OUTRAGE.-A most
heinous offence was perpetrated in the
northern part of the city last Sabbath eve
ming at an early hour upon the person OF o
Young female. The circumstances as mar
rated by the girl are as follows: Soon
after dark couple of men drove to the
residence of Miss Georgeanna Fletcher,
on Baker street, and called her to the
door. Upon making her appearance she
was told to come to them, as they had
something very particular to communicate:
Not suspecting any wrong, she complied
with the request, when she was seized and
dragged into the vehicle. The parties then
drove rapidly to the lonely field near the
alms-house, and despite her entreatles she
was thrown to the ground and her person
foully outraged. Both of the perpetrators
threatened her with instant death II she
made any outcry. The unfortunate CIR
thinks she can identify one of the men
and yesterday procured warrant for MS
arrest. The case will come before the
Mayor to-day.
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Schooner William and James, Oughten, Phila-
delphia, coal, Larus Cherry.
Schooner Mary and Francis, Boyle, Philadel-
phia, coal, S. T. LsthrGp
Schooner w. P. orr, -, Philadelphia, coal,
C. 7. Morris.
schooner Il. C. Nelson, -, Albany, lumber,
G. +. Whitiock.
Schooner Merchant, -, Philadelphia, coal,
Writ Roberts.
Steamer Petersburg, Travers, Baltimore, mer-
chaudise and passengers, ID. & w Currie.
steamer Niagara, Brakeman, New York, mer-
chandise and passengers, ). Ayres 20.
Steamer John Sylvester, Clifford, Norfolk, mer.
chandiss and passengers, L. b. Tatum.
schooner Rsbecca Secor, -, down the river,
light.
MEMORANDA.
Brig (British) W. H. Bigslow, Roberts, from
Liverpool, arrived at City Point on the I'd with
salt for |. Davenport, Jr
WHITE BoUsg, September 2.-Arrived, steamer
Mystic, Schummerhorn, Norfolk, merchandise
aud passengers, to York River Railroad Sailed,
steamer ADMIRAL Kirwin, Baltimore, msrchan-
disc and passengers, York hiver Railroad.
SAyAS-AH, Augus 80 Arrived. schooner Clara
Montgomery Rollins from Rich mcnd.
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TRINITY CHApEL.-This neat and sub
stantial little edfce, recently leased by
the Protestant Episcopal Sunday School
Union, was formally dedicated to the SER
vice of Almighty God on Sabbath after
noon last. A large audience was present,
The Rev. DR.. Minnigerode preached the
dedicatory sermon. 1t was most appo;;
site and forcible discourse, and received
the undivided attention of all.
Previous to the sermon, a Sabbath schoo
was organized under auspices Of very
aatteripg character. This portion of the
city has long needed such an institution
and there is wide and inviting field pre-
sented to those who have this glorious
work in charge. We anticipate the most
beneficial results.
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sW TO FARMERS AND PLASTERS.-

e9- TO FARMERS AND PLASTERS.-
BONE DUsT.-The Lodi Manufacturing Company
have erected extensive mills, and put in new and
expensive machinery, and are ready to supply
customers with warranted pure article OF FIN &
BONE that will drill perfectly well In a machine,
At as low rate as coarser bone Is sold at. Also,
pure FLOUR OF BONE, warranted to analyse
perfectly pure or sale. Samples sent on receipt
Of three. cent stamp.
DOUBLE REFINED POUDRBTTK.
This Is one of the most forcing and quick acting
uanures In the market, and is by far the cheapest
It Ia composed Of the night soil OF New York city,
from which all impurities have been extracted.
Il is then deodorized, dried, and pulverized TO
aour. Four hundred pounds of this drilled in with
wheat will bring heavy crop on even poor
worn. out soil. Price, SOS per ton. Apply to
THR LODI MANUFACTURING CO.,
e6 Courtlsndt street, New York, or to
HOoR q WEDDERBURN,
Alexandria, Va.
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nz- RlCIIMoNp TRUNK FACTORY

sH- RICHMOND T BUNK FACTORY
Those in want of we'll made, durable TRUNKS
:an get their supply at factory prices and at the
,ame time encourage HONS BETBkPRIsB. we
Keep good assortment OF DIR own make on hand,
and also make to order such styles the purchaser
may desire, with Interior arrangements to suit
their own convenience. Labor is cheaper here
than in the North, and materials just as cheap as
in the North. Tie freight and drsyage on ordl-
uary size Trunks will average one dollar apiece
we save tb profit that the northern manulactu'
ter makes, and the cost Of freight and drayage
The purch aser can see by the above facts that we
are enab led to sell HOMR MADE TRUNKS for
| Lgss than northern TRUNKS OF same quality are
sold ip this market
REI'AIRING-W also do all kinds OF EEPAlR.
ING, when, with 8 small outlay, you can save the
expense of buying new ones; and while an ola
Trunk will not look as we'll as new one, yet u
will be Just as strong as new one. we also NIX
LOCKS and COVERS on Trunks
We have also our usual large supply OF BOUTS
SHOES, and CATERS Of the latest styles and best
make, made expressly for US, all widths and s1zes
which we are selling much lower tran those that
pretend to sell cheap. Our SHOES are made with
ont wood or paper.
MARCUS HARRIS i BRO,
No. 4ss Broad street, corner Fifth,
and No. sIs Main street ne ar Tenth.
Trunk Factory at No. <ss Broad street., corner OF
ainb. je Its
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ballard HOTEL, RICHMOND

ballard HOTEL, RICHMOND
ID VA.-THE LEADING FASHIONABLE HO-
TEL OF THE CITY This elegant establishment
is now complete in All it's appointments.
In its structure and furnishing, particular atten-
tion mas been given both To mfort and style. 1t
ia remarkaoie for its cleanliness, and It's furniture
Is of the beat quality.
The lobby, ladies' reception, bar. billiard, and
reading. rooms. on the Office floor, spacious
AMI beautifully arranged. The ladies' psrlors,
and dining rooms the frat floor, arc easy OF &C.
cess aud rec from the confusion Of business.
The table is supplied bounteOusy with all the
deiicacies Of the season Tat this and other mar
k-ts afford, and many OF the supplies come direct
f.om the best markets Of the country.
The subscribers in their new connection beg
leave t. ple1ge theirs best efforts to the maints-
nance of this first class 8otel, and Ask the sup
port Of their friends and the public generally
JOHN p. BALLAkD SINS,
JOHN P BALLARD, Proprietors.
WILLIAM Z. BALLARD,
F. STRIBLIEG BALLARD. au3l
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EIcuuoxn Santombor 1897

k1cHMoND, September ), 1857.
Messrs. Editors,-I wish to call the attention OF
the public to one Of the bes. restaurants in the
city, kept by Mr.. JOHN MCPHERSON on Twelfth
street betw cen Main and Cary streets.
Mr.. MCPHERSON Is courteous, polite, and always
keeps on hand bounteous supply OF all the deli
cacies OF the season that the markets afford, and
everything is served up In the best style. NJ one
can fail to be pleased who wishes good breakfast,
dinner or supper (all Of which is furnished on the
most moderate terms), and will give him = CALL
! have experience Of his hospitalites and good
things, and take pleasure in recommending his
house to the! public and this unsolicited on his
part. A SUBSCRIBER.
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MAYORS CoURT-MATOR MAYO PRE-
s1DING.-The continued case Of Mrs. Mar
garet Hinton, charged with stealing 5000
worth fjewelry from Mrs. K. Bias, was first
called yesterday morning. After lengthy
examination the case was sent on to the
Hastings Court and the accused required
to give $500 security for her appearance
there on the third Monday Of this month.
John White, colored, appeared to answer
for breaking into the house of Edward
Johnson, and stealing therefrom two silver
watches. John was sent on to the Hastings
Court.
Joseph Jackson, colored, charged with
stealing pair of pants from Mr.. J. Wat
terman, was sent to Jail.
Willis Jackson, colored, charged with
being drunk and disorderly, was "sent
under the hill"
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TOHN 81, TYLER q CO., successors
sj to Mitchell Tyler, lal? Main street, Rich:
mond, Va, respectfully cell attention TO NEIL hsu
WhTGHns vTiiTT a and CHAINS, CLOCKS, JEwELRY,
silver and PLATED WARE. G0LP, SILvsBg,
NOT snrpassed BY any class Of goods IN the country
as to ualty, and which they will sell at prices as
low as In any other regular house north or south.
Thair present stock Is wel selected and very com
plate, and consists Of the most desirable and
fashionable styles usually kept arst. class Jew.
stantly adding new goods They continue, as
heretofore TO order direct from the factories what.
ever articles their customer may desire. and q;
tho shortest possible notice. hair JEW WELEi GI
every description made to order. WATCh ks.
PAIRING done In the very best manner py tne
most experienced watchmskers In the county,,