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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Mrs. Sallie Crockett

Especial to The Times Dlspa:ch)
WYTHEVILE, VA, January Mrs.
S&llie Crockett. relict of Newton Crockett,
an aged and respected lady. died at her
residence in the Cove this morning. She
leaves one o Mr.. John II. Crockett, and
two daughters, Mrs. A. p. Thomas, and
Miss Mary Crockett. all of Wytheville.
Funeral from residence Tuesday at 2
o'clock, and interment at family burying
ground near the. residence
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he measured up q the full duty and
responsibility imposed. But the better
side Of his character is shown forth in
his domestice life. a sympathizing friend,
a devoted husband and a loving father.
his passing away will leave a void that
cannot be filed to those who were
nearest to him and knew him best.
He lived true In all OF his relations
In life and died, the noblest work OF
God'-an honest man.
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License Tax Doubled.

ATLANTA, GA, January 1.-THE City
Council to-day passed over the veto OF
the Mayor, james G. Woodward. an ordl-
nance increasing the saloon license from
$1,000 to $1,000 a year, by n vote Of IS to 1.
Tho new ordinance Is expected to force
many negro saloons and dives out Of
business.
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WILLIAMSBURG on January 2, 1907,
in the sixty-seventh year OF her age.
Mrs. MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS.
OF Lunenburg county. Va. She is sur
vived by her husband. Mr.. f. p. VIII
liams. one son, Mr.. Thomas F. VIII
lYams. and one daughter, Mrs. Mary
A. Garner, of Norfolk. The deceased
was a daughter of Mr.. John I. Bos-
well. of Wattsboro. Va. and her
mother was a Miss Summervilie, for
merly of Petersburg. OF a family
OF ten brothers and sisters. Mrs.
Williams is survived by only one
brother, DR.. Louis A. Boswell. OF
E~astaboga, Alabama
The funeral service was conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. B. f. B~endenger,. the
Presbyterian minister, with which
denomination }she united in early
life.
The deceased was a woman OF
strong intellect, and wonderful
memory, and numbered her friends
among many of the pertinent fami-
lies OF the State.
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James Wyne.

Especial to The TImes-Dispatch.I
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, J~anuaryN7.-
James Wyne, a Confederate veteran. died
last night at the home Of his son, j. Alex
ander Wyne, in Falmouth. after an H.
ness of four weeks, Of paralysis, aged
seventy-three years. He is survived by
siy childrep N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Mrs. Lillian E. English.

Especial to The Tines-Dispatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, January H.
Mrs. Lillian Elma English, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. English, of Stafford
county. died yesterday at her home, near
Tackett's Mills. in that county, after
a brief illness. aged twenty-eight years.
She Is survived by her husband and two
children.
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Mrs. Cornelia A. Legg.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, VA, January Mrs.
Cornelia A. Legg died last night at her
home. No. 1411 Duke Street, from penu-
monia, at the age Of seventy-one years.
deceased was n native of Fauquier
county, and is survived by her husband
and two grown children. The remains
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
CAPT. CHALM[R rs
DIES At RIPE AGE
Prominent Confederate Soldier
and Business Man Passes
Away.
FAD SERVED IN LEGISLATURE
President OF Albeinarle Paper
Manufacturing Com
pany.
had SERVED IN LEGISLATURE

Captain James Fenelon Chalmers, pres
ident Of the Albemarie Paper Manufac-
turing Company, n gallant Confederate
soldier, and Il former member q? the
House Of Delegates from Isle OF Wight
county, died at his home. No. ln9i Grove
Avenue, ut 1906 o'clock last night. Ii
funeral arrangements will not be CON-
pleted until to-day, but 1t is likely that
the interment will be made in Holly
wood.
Captain Chalmers was born in Smith
field, Va. March Is, 1888, and had been
prominent in the business world In both
Isle Of Wight county and Richmond since
his early manhood. He had resided in
Richmond since 1887. and was well known
and popular. He was II gallant Confel-
crate officer during the Civil War. and
was captain Of the Nineteenth Battalion
Of Artillery. Captain Chalmers never
lost his interest in Confederate matters,
and up to the time Of his death he was
a loyal member OF r. Il. Lee Camp,
No. i, OF this city.
In Smith1eld. before removing his resi-
dence to this city, he was a prominent
merchant, and was for many years COM
missioner OF the revenue for One of the
districts of Isle of Wight.
In the fall OF 1885 Captain Chalmers was
nominated for the House OF Delegates by
the democrats or MS county ana was
elected by n large majority.
He did not stand again, but removed
his residence here In 1857, and became at
once active and prominent in the bust
ness world.
He became largely interested in theAlbe-
marie Paper Manufacturing Company, and
was made Its president, holding the office
up to the time of his death.
He was also for a long period In the
coal and wood business at the corner of
Laurel and Droad Streets, the firm at
first being that of Chalmers & Stringfel-
low. and later ]. II. Chalmers & Com
many.
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DR.. A. 7. Cabell.

Especial to Tha Times-Dlspatch.l
NORWOOD, VA, January 7.-Dr. A.
Cabell died here this morning, at 5
after a weeks illness, from
pneumonia. His remains Will be laid to
rest Tuesday afternoon in the family
burYing grounGs at Folktield.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Last night Sam Baker, after emptying
his bottle, decided to take Ii trip to Eu-
rope. This morning he was around try
ing to borrow a chew of tobacco. -Kelton
(Vyo.) Gazette.
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QNRMyUG0
1zEsa zQzS,@Ezz2sr~

by himself and other workers in Sc
600 in Baltimore in 1906. Many citi-
zens of Baltimore were of the opinion
that since the great fire the amount
asked could not be raised. but the on
thusiasm produced IN the effort secured
the entire amount In twenty days.
Mr.. Ward has been connected in 1875
with new building campaigns IN. which
the following amounts were raised IN
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His Family.

Captain Chalmers married Miss Mary
Scott, of Isle of Wight. and she pre-
coded him to the grave by several years.
He is survived by two children-Nr.
w. F. and Miss Mamie Chalmers-both
OF Richmond.
His only other child-Mr. E. A.. Chal-
mers. q lawyer of Richmond-died some
years ago in Colorado, where he went
on account Of i'll health.
Captain Chalmers had been In falling
health for several months. though it
was only in the last few weeks that he
was confined to his he'd.
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DEATHS.

BURGwYN.-Died, at his residence in
Jackson, Northampton county Nc,
sno !hs fs1 Poh mG5R B hU asa3a5S Il in lg the
sixtleth year Of his age.
FIGG.-Died, Monday at 900 p. NJ, at the
gsis Ne Street Of h mrs! se mA.R Ram K. FED Il; s.ss'
Funeral notice later.
POwELL.-Died at the residence of her
M s1n, r n Il nSYel L. ls PoW Wfhef st aged :
Fui.erai TO-DAY from Randolph
Street Baptist s Gh hSrS's Ct s sSs G Is J s,9l.
vived by the tollowing CHILDREN: Miss
Annie. and Messrs. j. r.. G. D.. VIII
liam j.. L., and Early Powell. and
Elizabeth Davis, j. =. Boatwright, of
Goochland, and William b. Boat
wright. Of Powhatan Courthouse.
TAYLoR.-Died. Sunday. January eth,
1907, at 9:15 o'clock P. NJ. at the res.
idence Of her son,in-law, Mr.; Well
A iag.eqn H HTGpkaHi is +. T q; IG5EKht0e nth
leaves six daughters M one son to
mourn their loss.
Afllction so long time I've bore,
Till physicians We're In vain,
TIL God was pleased my life to ceass
And ease me out of my pain.
WHEELER.--Died. January Z. 1907, at
her residence, 2221 Yenable Street,
Mrs. WlII.THA ANN WHEELER. in
the seventy-second year of her age.
h leaves a devoted husband, MIR.
a. p. Wheeler, and two daughters,
Mrs, w. A., Gates and Miss Hennie
Wheeler. She also leaves two broth
.ers, Captain r. G .Figg. of Engine
Company No. 2, r. f, H., and Mr.,
John Figg, of Baltimore: also ono
sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Prince. of
King William county, Va. She had
fourteen grandchildren and five
Ereat-grandchildren.
Mt Funeral from Christ Church. 3 p.
M. JANUARY 0. 1907. Friends and
aoquaintances of the family respect-
fully invited to attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Step by step we make the
correct appearance for the
particular man.
1st--the Shoe - for no man
"a be easy unless his shoes
are.
Next--Socks and Underwear
1.-The economical kinds are not
the lowest in price.
Next--Shirt, Collar and Cra-
vats--all the new feds.
Next Suits, conventional
styles and pronounced pat
terms.
Next Overcoats, seven diff
ferent styles in cut and an in
finite variety in cloth and pat
terms.
Next--we top off with the
Hat. Good ones at $f.7O.
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Grand total. .S2.O8U,U

Grand Total. .... 2-'V9v,vo'
The central offices in the Shafer Build
ing are comfortably fitted will, desks.
typewriters, telephones. and full ONCE
eu,,ipment. A force of stenographcrs. Will
be constantly on hand for the convenienCe
of the various committees, which VIII
hold daily meetings and make daily re-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Virginia-Partly cloudy
Tuesday; rain n colder In extreme
north portion; Wednesday fair, colder;
variable winds.
North Carollna--Fair Tuesday; We'd
nesday fair, colder in west portion;
light winds, mostly southwest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
TAKE LAXATIVE BROMo ouinlne Tabieta
Druggists refund money it 1t falls ia. euro
y. w. GROVES signature Ia On each box. 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Judge Fulton married Miss Cynthia
McGavocs, of Wythe county, ana of that
marriage there was one daughter, who
married Mr.. J.. Nornent Powell. of Bris-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

From the time of his retirement from
tho bench he has enjoyed Il large and
important practices. particularly in the
Supreme Court OF Anpeals,s where his
arguments and opinions always command
ed the respect and closest attention of
'thnt tribunal. l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Conditions in Important Cities,
Miniature .Almanac.

January q, 1907.
Hight IT'D II,
Morning.
Evening.
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GREAT CAMPAIGN
For Y. NJ. c. A.

tContinued from First Page.)
cured from secretary OF the Treasury
Leslie Nj. Shaw.
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Nestor of the Bar.

nestor Of the bar Of the Southwest. He
was IL man of retiring disposition and,
marked modesty. but with a reserved
force which, when called into action, Was
alike the admiration Of his friends and
nents. In every position that he held
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

At the state Reunion of Confederate
Veterans, held In Petersburg. Judge Ful-
ton was elected commander, being adj
vnnced from third Observation-Disclosures,
and az such presided over the meetings
OF the Grand Camp, Virginia Division,
Confederate Veterans, recently held In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Highest temperature Yesterday...... rs
Lowest temperature yesterday. .....54
Mean temperature yesterday. SO
Normal temperature yesterday. 3g
Departure from normal temperature. 81
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FIGG.-Died, Monday at 900 P. M, at the
residence Of her SON, James l.. Ffgg,
22lS NJ Street. Mrs. MARY A. FlGG
Funeral notice later.
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BURGwYN.-Died, at his residence in
Jackson, Northampton county. N, e.
on the early morn of January o. 1907.
GEORGE POLLOK BURGWYN, In the
sixtleth year of his age.
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Chosen Judge.

After the war he resumed his prac-
tice, and was elected to the Legislature
after the Underwood Constitution had
been adopted, md was by that Legisla-
ture elected circuit judge for the counties
of Wythe, Giles. Bland Tazewell. Pulaski,
Carroll and Grayson, which position he
held with eminent satisfaction for eigh-
teen years, when he resigned to resume
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

under a heavy fire from the cnemy's
cannon, they at this time having driv
en IN our forces. planted their batter
les on the river bank and directed
them particularly at our boat and
they were otherwise engaged in burn
ing our tents aud destroying our
camp, with no one that we could per-
ceiye at the time engaging them eX-
ccpt the batteries on the Columbus
Side
Upon landing at ~ m. on the Bel.
mont side and at point about 400
yards above the position occupied By
the enemy's battery at that time
playing on our boat we found the
landing INSTRUCTED By our disorgania
ed force who endcayorcd to board
and take possession Of our boat, and
lat the same time crying, Don't land,
don't land, WE are whipped; go
back etc We, however, succeeded
in landing six companies of Col
Marks regiment. when. the disorgan
2ed troops previously spoken Of,
made 4 rush on our boat and forced
me to give the order to back the boat
from the landing, etc.
We now crossed the river aud land
ed the troops and cavalry on the Bel
mont side This was about 2 a m
and ia time to Join IN the pursuit Of
tile enemy now ia fun flight from the
battlefield
w. l.. TRAsK,
Late Com Confederate Str. Charm.
Mai. George Leonidas Polk
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15
MAJ. GIN. 1. POLK, COMMAND.
INC ct COLUMBUS.

columbus KY, Nov 5, 1861.
Battle of Belmont opposite Column
bus Fight began at Il and lasted I'M
til ) O'Clock. General Pillow, with
Tappan's Wright's. Picketts and Rus
sells regiments. numbering 250o men
attacked b. S00o under Grant. Nc
lernand aud Buford Till O'Clock
alterations OF successes and reverses;
then reinforced successfully by Walk
ers. Carrell's and Marks regiments.
under Cheat5n. Pillow ordered flank
9ilvcmnt which was made. supported
hy Smiths anti Bl,the's regiments
under the immediate eommauI of
General rolt Thc enemy fled api
we're nnrsuest 20 the gunboais
complete route roads hlled vi'h
lead wounded suns amInunition
fHapascks seven miles to trsnsport;
ald synheats attacked b. sharp
sheoiera C7hlez cut rreeimtate
cnharhaiion Wstaon'= battery. un
dor Beltzhooyer. immcrialized. cap-
rrsd aud retakon our loss heavy
less than enemys Have 80 prisoners
Enmuv's less ono or 500 General
Grant reported killed We recaptuF-
"a Nest Of cur men taken
l. POLK
From a subsequent report By Gen
prai Polk.
Columbus. XIV. Nov L. 1861.
Ny first acknowledgements for
iiis signal triumph IT our arms and
the defeat II the machiustieHs Of our
enemies are dre t. the favoring prov
tdsrce Of Almighty Cod. By Which his
pisns we're unFailei and frustrated.
and ~ which the hearts Of our troops
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

sight on the Kentucky shore eleven
miles above Columbus
Having completed this disposition fof
the troopsl we again opened dead
~ fire from both infantry and artil
lcry, and after desperate resistance
drove the enemy back the third time.
forcing him TO seek cover among the
thick woods and brush. protected BY
the heavy guns OF Columbus. In this
struggle Willie leading the charge. |
fcccived ball in end of my holsters
which failed of harm by striking
bolster Here. your horse was shot
under YOU Under the skill
hl direction Of Captain schwartz
Captain Taylnr new brought no biz
battery within 30o wards of the enc
.my's tents aud opened lire upon them
The enemy fed with precipitation
from the tents and took shelter be-
bind some buildings near the river
and into the woods above the camp
under cover of the batteries az Co
iumbus. Driving the enc
my back on either side we moved
on towards the Transports occas-
ionally exchanging shots With stray.
Cling parties. AZ THIS stage
.of the contest. according 10 the at.
mission of rebel officers. the enemy
forces hal been swelled by frequent
.reinforcecmnts from the other side
by thirteen regiments Of infantry
aud something less than two squat
runs Of cavalry. excluding his artil
lery four picces - which were 81
cor possession Exposed 90
the terrible mr. Of the eunboats aud
Tstlore battery q great lumber ~
Tho enc-nr wefo killed. aud wound
"a ir this The clesinE seeue Of =
rattic - =i- hours iHraiieH
Hsrnz thus embarked az nav ccFn
maui retafned with Captains
Schwartz AMI Hatch to nav traasior-
and rscmbarkel reaching Cairo about
niidHif5t. alter day Of almost un
asinE marching ami conflict
J can net hestow too much eommen-
dation upon al whom I bal the hon
cr to command en- that day. SUP
piled with inferior and defective arms
many CT which could not - dis
charged and others bursting IN use
they fogEtt ~ enemy iu vcpis niih
which De- was familiar t~hind defen
save vnrks which he bad beer pre-
pairing fer 1uonths. N the fscs q
battery ss Belmont ara under his
Cconeluded IN EOursh Fsse9
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

moment aad immediately In front /
discovered a large party Of troops,
tlie 18th Iowa and Col Logan Illinois
regiment, drawn up in line of battle.
! at once opened upon the enemy a
most terrific fire and which they
promptly returned, but under the rap.
ia and CALLING fire of our columns the
enemy soon wayered and we're charg
Ell upon with the bayouet and com
plctelS routed. and under the contin-
nous fire from cur column in pursuit
were slaughtered from that poiut 10
within few hundred yards Of their
gupboats lying more than Two miles
from the position 10 which we eugag
EEL them.
B b. CHsATAM
Brig tien1 Com End Div
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

Cceasludsi "a IOuFth fssal
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rHF CONFEDERATE sToRY.
To the Capt 3. j. Butter, Str. Primo,

70 The CAPT 3. J. Butler Str. Prlnce:
was present at the battle Of
Belmont; was in command OF tn"
Nrnce eaptaln Went over to The
b9it ir'i about $50 O'Clock with a
laFt u General Pillows ataG and
slaid upan the battlefield until about
li:&0 or II O'Clock, when LEFT has
iHe been sent over to General Polk
by Geaeral Pillows. SAYS he was
scnt for ammunition and reinforca
mcnts AS soon as ! delivered the
to General Polk he sent one
CT his staff to have the ammunition
DGt or my heat Immediately tool,
il across the river
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

Hcadurs Camp Moore, Nov, o. 1861
Sir: Upon my arrival on the OF
p tie side Of Che river ! found the
ffasa at5 ~ Che 18th hrlausas Vol
rntren5 Col Tappen 2pd Regiment
Tcancsscc Volunteers. tol Wake,
aud 18th Regiment Tennessee Nolun.
I .era. Col. John V. Wri&ht formed
and. anxious to again confront tn"
elcuw These regiments With 9th
ers lad already suffered severely N
the engagement Of the forenoon
Advancing about half q mile J sud
denly cane upon about fifty mounted
aen. who were hailed and found TO
be Illinois cavalry and al the same
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.ll1l feeling statement from Den stu

Villas feeiing statement from Den stu
star d Clinton Ky published IN
tlIc apliptin n the 7th Tho ofiicia!
rec "a a tine battle IL therefore inter-
cstiH8 ~ this time, particularly when
t has never before been published,
fha following extracts are made by
inc fuI Tin who has the official rec
0rds IF the Union and Confederate
armies published by one Of the q, 81
gaycrament is Series |, Vol :, Of
tecEe reports
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

were made strong in the day Of bat
tie. Conliding IN the Justice Of our
cause, we felt we could put our Trust
in His protection and defense and flo
has given Us the victory
Our loss in killed was lo5. wound
ed, 40; missing, III: total, Gal
am satisfied the enemy's loss was not
short OF 1909; As OF that number
must have been killed wounded aud
drowned
After making a liberal exchange Of
the captured with the enemy 100 Of
their prisoners remain still IN my
hauds | have also stand of col
IRIS. a fraction over l,0O0 stand pi
arms. with knapsacks, ammunition
aud other military supplies
l.. POLK
- q.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

Columbus, KY, NOV 9, 1861
Sir: I'VE came across
the enemy about 300 yards from the
river and for fifteen minutes or more
the firing was exceedingly spirited on
both sides. The order being given
for a charge BY General Cheatham
We rushed upon the enemy killing y
great many Of them and causing them
to run in great disorder and conin.
sion ! pursued them some distance
WHOM we were oyertaken by yourself
General Pillow and directly after.
wards by General Chcatam, with Col,
smiths Tennessee regiment who
pursued The enemy to their boats =
]. G. TAPPEN,
Col! 18th Reg. Ark Vols.
Mai Gen L. Polk,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

When ! was crossing he river with
tho message from General Pillow 10
General Polk met the Charm aud
the II 4 W Ilill going across 70 the
battlefield with achievements. Col
enel Doughertys Of the Federal army.
about the close Of the battle, was
brought Oh my beat very badly
wounded and evidently expecting 70
-die. fH answer TO a question which
asked him as 70 how the battle had
gone, his remark was that We half
routed them aud whipped them like
dogs
| asked him that if it was a fair
question | would like TO know how
many mrn the 1ederas mad on the
Geld AMI be told me between 700O
and Seol | learned afterwards from
him that he was acting brjgadicr that
.lstt+
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15

Col s, T, MARKS, I1th Ia mt,
Columbus hy, Nov T, 1861
sir; ! have the honor to report
that We again opened fire
Tor about an hour It the eNniratien
of Which tine The enemy broke and
fed. hotly pursued by our troops fer
about half mile. the en-
envy being constantly fred on ~ Gen
eraf Choathan's command until thee
were driven under the batteries Of
their gunboats, which opened a ter,
ljble fire Of shot shell and balls, 70
which we had no means ollreply,
$. r Marks,
Col Com list Brig. srd Div
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JOHN A McCLERNAND.
Brig. -Gen1 COmd'g.
A subssauen. Report.

Sir ] have the honor to report the
part taken by the forces under M
command in the aetion before Colum-
bats Ky. on the 9Th inst
iiayinE cuhsrked 90 ihc Sfesme
scott with the stth and slst uilincisa
regiments on the evening Fl the sth
inst I left Cairo a. o'clock ani
proceeded down the Mississippi % re
foot Ct island No. and lay 10 for the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-15
Mator General Commando
THE FEDERAL STORY.
sRle.GEN. JOHN a. mocLeRNANo

BRlG.-GEN. JOHN a. McCLERNAND
Cairo. Nov s. 1861.
Within two miles frem Belmont. on
posite Columbus, the enemy met Us
IN superior force. Ne beat them.
lighting all the way into their camp
Immediately under the guns at Co
lumbus; burned their encampment
took 200 prisoners. a large amount 81
property, spiked two or three guns
and brought away two. During the
action several Thousand men were
thrown across foom Columbus
They formed heavy columf ia
ouf rea Ne fought the same eruun
over and sftei defeating them &c
turned 10 our boats General Grant
vas IN chicl command The hattie
vas 2 terrific one. LASTING several
hour. aud ihc ts ou both siies
beavy probably soe killed wounded
and pFiaoners orr cur part The ca
ems much greater orr force wac
s.s9o strong tho enemy dogbic that
nrmiuf
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Very Repeatedly,
Il ! BUTLER

Capt.. W. /. Traat Steamer Charm:
Columbus, ily Feb 1867
We exceeded in getting away
Wom Che tColumbus) landing at
1880 O'clock and crossed the river