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COLUMBUS TIME Published Daily (Sundays excepted) at the rate of SIOO per month, or $lO for three months. No subscription received for a longer term than hret months. advertising rates : Advertisements inserted for $2 00 per square for <-ho first insertion and $1 60 for each additional. Where advertisements are inserted a month, the charge will be S2O per square. Announcing candidates s2o, which must invariably paid in advance. Change ol Schedule. ON and after Sunday, March 20th, the Trains on the Muscogee Railroad will run as follows: PASSENGER TRAIN: Leave Coiambus •£ P* M. Arrive at Macon... * ““ A. M. Leave Macon 2 £> ?• M. Arrive at Columbus 5 00 A. M. FREIGHT TRAIN: Leave Columbus r : 5 30 A. M. Arrive at Columbus 4 35 p. if. W. L. CLARK, mar 19 ts Supt. Muscogee R, R. Medical Card. DR. E. \7 BOSSY. [FORMERLY Surgeon to the New Orleans "Fe -1 male Infirmary,” tenders his services to the Cit izens of Columbus in all the branches of his profes sion. Special attention will be devotcdjtothe treatment of the diseases of womtm. n'iaf.d*' ur ?’Xai operations performed for Fistula. m Ano, Visico-Vaginal fistula. Hydrocele, Congenital and Accidental Phymosis, Varicocele, Haemorrhoid?! or Piles, Callous Impas sable strictures, I also Passages, Tallapes or Club Foot, and contraction of the fingers. Strabismus or Squinting, Aneurism,’Varix or dilated veins, Ptery gium, Cataract and Hair Lip; also for the remov al of all tumors or abnormal growths from any part of the body. Diseases of tlis.Genito-Urinary System, comprsing the different Mages of Uhonorrnoea, Strictures, Gravel, Spermatorrhea, Syphilis, in its primary secondary,tertiary and hcriditary forms,will receive particular attention, - ven -‘ whenever ‘ l «ired recommendation of many years practice in xsew Or leans; Consultation hours every day at his office in the Masonic Hall Building, from 10 to 12 o’clock a, m„ and from 2to I o’clock p, in. Patients willdo well to call precisely at thoso hours, as before and after that time will be devoted to visiting personsin the city. Address all cemmureatronato R Roggy . Columbus, Ga, tWA,—Persons from a distance having servants redu ring or medical treatment, will be prJvi led with edm&rtable quarters, but in all cases 1 will have to furnish ti ,'rown provisions and bed ding. *"**■ •^YnifM will also bestow particular attention tb the treatment of the different forms of Ulcers, Rheu matism, Gout, Scrofulous affections, Syphilitic erup tions, and all other chronic diseases of the skin.— Medicated Fumigations and Steam Sulphurous Baths, as employed in the hospitals in'.Europe and America, will form a part of my treatment, fob 11 dm E. A.R. “ Notice to Planters and Con sumers of Iron.’* WE will keep for sale, for Confederate funds, or exchange for country produce—suoh as Corn, Fodder, Bacon, Lard, Syrup, Peas, Potatoes, Tal low, Butter, Wheat or Flour—thofollowing articles, on hand or made to order: PLOW AND SCOOTER BAR IRON; FLAT, ROUND AND SQUARE BAR IRON; HOOP, HORSE SHOE, NAIL ROD; IRON COTTON TIES (CHEAPER THAN ROPE) FOR BALING; SHOVELS AND SPADES; FRY PANS; POT WARE OF SEVERAL DESCRIP TIONS ; SUGAR AND SALT KETTLES—FROM 40 TO 100 GALLONS; SUGAR MILLS —13 AND 15 INCH, ,We arc prepared to receive and fill orders for any sizes and quantity of Iron, from our Iron Works and \dling Mill in Alabama, JOHN D. GRAY & CO„ a|>r _ jj£_ _ Next to New Bridge. . Notice to Plantomsiw: 1 jj authorized by the Government TO EXCHANGE Sheetings, lotton Yarns, SUGAR AND OSNA6URGS FOR Bacon Sid.es, 11A1VIS AND SHOULDERS, for supplying the Army. JNO. J. McKENDREE, apl 18 2m Agent. FRICTION IHATXICJESI r rllE Columbus, Ga., Friction Match Company, 1 have again resumed operations, and will, in a few days, be prepared to supply them in quantity.— They also make a superior articlo of Blacking, which can bo supplied in quantity. Dealers and others wishing to purchase, can ap ply to Messrs. Livingston A Cos., or .Messrs. Hull & Duck, who will be kept constantly supplied. S. D. THOM & CO., Manufacturers. N. B.—lt having cost me about $5,000 in the past eighteen months, above receipts, to learn how to make good matches, the public can now rely on get ting a superior article. S. D. TIIOM. Columbus, May 14,1864 dtf A'oticc ! WANTED at the C. S. Arsenal, Cblumbus, Ga., Leatlier and 13trie*,' in lffTge o'r small quantities, for which the market price will be paid. Parties shipping such to the un dersigned will be insured against seizure by officers or agents of other branches of the Government. F. C. HUMPHREYS, may 11 ts Mai. Comdg. Arsenal. “ST© VE lOIJLDERS.” TWO Stove Moulders can get employment a* good wages, by application to HARRISON, BEDELL & CO. Columbus, Ga. Augusta Constitutionalist, and Mississippian, copy one month and send bills to this office, may 6 lnr Notice. I am desirous of establishing a Library for the uso'of the Lee Hospital. Contributions of books, magazines, Ac., are respectfully solicited. W. N. ROBERTSON. Surgeon in Charge, may 17 ts Lee Hospital. ~cTs. ARSENAL, 1 Columbus, Ga.. April 5, 1864./ Notice. I WISH TO EXCHANGE FOR BACON on equitable terras, Sugar Hills, Sugar and Salt Kettles, And all kinds PLANTATION IRON; Also POWDER. As this Bacon is needed to supply the necessities of the employees of the Ordnance Department, at this place and Richmond, it is hoped that holders wil give the Government the preference. F. o. HUMPHREYS. apl 7 ts Maj. Comd’g Arsenal. Shoemakers’ and Saddlers’ TOOLS. THE UNDERSIGNED having commenced the 7 manufacture of the above named articles in this city, are prepared to fill orders for the same. Office on Angle street, a s few doors above C. S. Hospital. HARRISON,IBEDELL & CO. Reference— Maj. F. W. Dillard. Mobile Register, Mississippian and Augusta Con stitutionalist, please copy one month and send bills to this office, mar 30 ts City Tax Payers, I AM instructed by Council to close the books foi receiving CITY TAX RETLifNS, onthelstdaj of July next. All parties not making returns by that day will be doubled taxed. My office will continue to be at tne store .of H. Afiddlebrooks, on Broad street. Mi Movl'Lf may 10 2w Clerk. Notice. MRS. MARY H. BENNING is my duly author ial ized Agent for the transaction and settlement of all business concerning the estate of Col, Seaborn Jones, deceased, „ , , . SEABORN J. BENNING, Columbus. May 9,4864, lm Adm'r, r —-—— _______ Vol. XI. J. W. WARRYV A CO. Proprietor* j. w . WARREIV, Editor CATALOGUE SALE OF llWOffi, liMIBItS. 16, a -A.T -AATCTIOTSTV BY BEEE & CHRIsm.Y. - . On TUESDAY, 21st day of June next, at 11 o’clock, in front of our store, Sa vannah, Ga., The following invoices— -2 puncheons Genuine Holland Gin, 105 gals each 1 do Pure Bourborn Whiskey, 110 gals. 10 cases Pure Jamaica Rum, 100 gallons each 14 bbls do Bourbon Whiskey, 40 do do 16 chests Preston’s fine Scotch Whiskey 25 cases London Dock Gin 75 boxes do d 0 p ort Wine 1 bbl Scotch Whiskey 1 bbl, 4 dozen, Old Rye Whiskey 10 doz Duff Gordon’s Old Brown Sherry 20 doz Superior Old Rye Whiskey 5 bbls do do do 2 bbls Jamaica Rum 20 cases Holland Gin 10 cases Cognac Brandy 14)bl Holland Gin 2 bbls Cognac Brandy , 30 bbls Machinery Oil t SO pieces Alex Collie’s Mourning Prints 40 do d<K do Dark Ground Prints 2 cases Bleached Long Cloth 20 cases Blue Mottled Soap * 10 boxes Chemical Works Soap 20 boxes English do 323 yards Bunting 46 pairs Iron Clad Shoes 30 pairs Misses* Gaiters 2 boxes Borax Half-bbl Washing Soda 25 doz Fine Tooth Combs 10 kegs Bi Carbonate Soda 3 boxes London Double Crown Yellow Soap, 106 pounds each 8 boxes White Cocoa Nut Soap 22 boxes London bright Yellow Soap 4 pieces seal skin coating 82 yards. 4 pieces Double Width Grey Cloth. Terms— ln New Currency or its equivalent, or a riorsed notes at 60 days with interest Catalogues will be ready by the 15th of June next. may 28-til 18th june CARGO SALE. BY JAMES H. Till.OK. On Wednesday, June 15th. COMMENCING at 9 o’clock, will be sold in my store, corner of Broad and Campbell streets, Augusta, Ga., a desirable assortment of Goods im ported in steamer Hansa and other vessels, consis ting in part of— -10 cases—Foolscap Paper; Letter Paper, Ruled; Note Paper Ruled; Buff, Cream and "White Envelopes; Largo Yellow Wove Post Paper Thin Creym Laid Post Paper. 50 cases —Light Fancy Prints ; Dark Fancy Prints; Madder Fast Color Prints ; Black and.White Prints ; Chintz and Shirting Prints; Purple and Lavender Prints. 5 cases —Earlston Gingham^; Solid Checked Ginghams; Plain and Fancy Ginghams. 21 cases—B6 in. Bleached Shirting; Fine Cambric Shirting ; 33 inch Long Cloth ; 40 inq& Pillow Case Cotton. 1 case—Printed Freneh Lustres. 8 cases—lrish Linen Fronting; 100 inch Linen Sheeting; inch Shirting, Linen. 6 cases—Organdie Muslins; Fancy Printed Muslins; Black and White Muslins ; I case —Expansion Skirts. 10 cases—Madder Square Handkerchiefs; Medium Madder Handkerchiefs; Cochineal Handkerchiefs; Printed Turkey Red Handkerchiefs; Cambric Handkerchiefs. 5 cases—Ladies’ white Cotton Hose; Mens’ Half Hose. 2 cases—Black Alpacas. 1 case—Crepe Moietie ; • 1 case—6-4 Fancy Cassimeres: 3 Bales—Red Flannel; Magenta and Plaid Flainel. 2 cases—Union Stripes. 10 cases—Best Sewing Needles ; Hair Pins, Crochet Needles; Spool Cotton, Pen Holders. 2 cases Pins. 4 cases —Bone Buttons; Looking 'Glasses. 5 cases —Pocket Knives ,* Table Cutlery ; Shoe Hammers, Pincers, &c. 1000 pair—Leaf Cotton Cards. 40 cases—Straw Hats ; Super White Felt Hats ; Youths’ Hats and Caps; Wool Hats, super. 4 barrels—Best Writing Ink ; 20 kegs—Bi-Carbonate Soda : 50 cases—Super Brandy ; 25 cases “Old Tom” Gin, 10 cases—Sparkling Champagne: 25 cases—Ale and Porter : 3 barrels-Whiskey; 30 bags—Sifted Black Pepper ; 5 chests —Oolong Tea; 5 bags—Rio Coffee; 5 bags-Prepared Chicory; 40 cases-Assorted Drugs; 5 kegs-SlO lb. nett Cream Tartar, warranted pure; 18 kegs-112 !b. each, Eng. Epsom Salts, asst’d ; 25 drums-1000 lb. Bals. Copaiva, strictly pure 10 eases-Ladies and Mens’ Shoes ; 10 doz. —Patent Leather. ALSO, 50 bales—4-4 Brown Sheetings: 7-8 Brown Sheetings, 7-8 Brown Drillings. Conditions, cash on delivery, may 28-16: JAMES H. TAYLOR. Columbns, Q»„ Wednesday Horning, Jnne 1,1864. tlXTBieT.} Headquarters Post, 1 Columbus, Ga., May 27, *64. / Special Orders.) Do. 6. J • • • * • I. Major Dillard, Q. M.. will, as soon as practi cable, contract with a reliable undertaker to fur nish the regulation coffin and gTave for soldiers dy ing in Hospital at this Post, the undertaker to com plete the burial and furnish the head and foot boards, on the former of which shall be neatly let tered the name, rank, company, regiment, and date of death of the deceased, and to keep a register on which the same shall be entered with a number corresponding with the grave. 11. The Undertaker will receive his orders from the Senior Surgeon in charge of Hositals, who will determine the hour for burial and notify the Post Chaplain of the same in writing. ***** By order m. HUMPHREYS, Chas. Wood, A. A. G. F. W. DILLARD, Major & Q M. Quartermaster’s Office, Columbus, Ga., May 27, 0L Proposals will be received by me in writing at my office till Tuesday next for the performance of the above duties. Bond and good security will he re quired. F. W. DILLARD. my 23 d3t Major & Chief Q. M. For City Sexton, R. T. SIMONS is a candidate for the office of City Sexton. Election Saturday next, June 4tffi may 30tde ** V CIR-OTTLAH.. CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,'j Quartermaster General’s Office, > Richmond, April 23, 1864. J All Officers and Agents of this Department are hereby notified that in order to introduce proper uniformity and system in connection with the con tracts executed with the Factories on Government account, and to increase thereby the yield thereof, Major G. W. Cunningham, Quartermaster, hereto fore in charge of the Depot at Atlanta, Georgia, ia entrusted, exclusively, withlthe duty of contracting in behalf of this Department, with the Factories in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. He will respond to requisitions for material, made upon him by Officers in charge of Depots for the manufacture of clothing. A. R. LAWTON. may 3 lm Quartermaster General. pmi i SAmt 45 and 47, Noith Water Street, MOBILE, ALABAMA. Brokers and Bankers, DEALERS IN GOLD, SILVER, BANK NOTES, STOCKS anti BONDS, STATE TREASURY NOTES. STERLING, HAVANA, INASSAtJ, AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE. Also, Stocks in all the different Steamers, Sloops and Schooners engaged in run ning the blockade. RONEY RECEIVED AND PAID OUT ON DEPOSIT. We buy and sell on our own account or on commission. All letters and enqu prompt ly answered. apl 13 w3m All Excellent Plantation For Sale. SEVEN Hundred and twenty acres, three hun dred and fifty open, nearly all fresh, in [splen did repair, excellent fences, gin house, lots, gates, negro houses, healthy, well watered, nice young orchards, everything new, 12 miles below Auburn, near Society Hill, in Macon, county, Ala.; all con veniently arranged, with fine outlet and range for stock, land fertile, soft and easy of cultivation, an excellent neighborhood. Apply at this office, or to 11 3 Wm. F. SAMFORD, may 9th tf* Auburn, Ala. Notice. OFFICE CHIEF Q. M. ? Columbus, Ga., May 24, '64. > I am instructed by the Quartermaster General to assist in the purchase of Grain, and other supplies, for the armies of Virginia and Tennessee. Both armies are beseiged by the enemy and must be sus tained. The Planters of the country, who have been unmolested by the ravages of the enemy, can easily feed our armies, and I call on them, in the name of all that is sacred, to sell to my co-workers and agents their produce without delay. I also beseech manufacturers, mechanics, mer chants, and all to sell what supplies may be needed for Government use. I have rio money to pay for the articles needed, for the reason that all the officers, clerks and em ployees of the different Bureaus, at Richmond, are in the army assisting in driving the foe from oar soil. I telegraphed for money and received the fol lowing patriotic dispatch from the Quartermaster General: “We have had no mail from the South for two weeks. Officers and Employees of the Department nearly all in the field, and it is therefore impossible to send money at present. No loyal citizen can re fuse to sell you supplies for the soldiers at a moment like this. Give certificate of indebtedness.” F. W. DILLARD, Major & Q. 3f. and Enquirer copy one week. my2s Not ice, OFFICE CHIEF Q. M. \ Columbus, Ga„ May 24, ’64. j Major John E. Davis is relieved from the duties of the Post, and will be assigned to the Pay De partment. Msjor Dillard will act as Post Q. M., till further notice. F. W. DILLARD. Major Je Q. M. Jfcg-Su.n and Enquirer copy one wtek. my2s H LE STOLEN. FROM the subscriber’s lot, on the sth inst., on* large Bay Horse MULE, about ten years old.— No marks recollected. Any information concerning him will be liberally rewarded. Address the_sub scriber at LaGrange, Ga. W. J. DIX. my2§ lw WANTED. A GOOD RUSSET SHOE-MAKER. A Apply to W. L. CLARK. or A B Bostick. my 30 6: Muscogee R K. Tuesday Evening, NOTICE! 7 " Marshall Hospital, \ May 30,4304./ I would respectfully solicit contributions of Cooked Provisions, Yegetables, Milk and Old Cloths, to meet the immediate wants of the sick and woun ded of the hospital. Any one responding to this call will please deposit their contributions with Chief Steward, who will see that they are properly disposed of. T. A. MEANS. may 31 4t Surgeon in Charge. To the Planters! The demand on this Section from the Army for Com is pressing and heavy. Our stock on hand is nearly exhausted. I earnestly beg every planter to at his nearest depot, on Rail Road or River, fifty to five hundred bushels of Shelled Corn, to be consigned to me within the next ten days; of which notify me.— Sacks will be forwarded or delivered as ordered. •< I know the great press upon Planters at this sea son in cultivating crops, but the urgent necessity of our army, at this time, makes the above request necessary. I trust every planter will respond promptly, to his utmost ability. A. M. ALLEN, Maj. and C. S. may 315 t Resumed. —The Richmond Examiner of the 27th says that trains on the Petersburg road com menced their regular trips on the 27th. Parties just arrived from Texas report that coun try full of provisions, and her broad prairies covered with cattle. Asa general thing prices are low. The chief city markets furnish beef at twelve and a half cents a pound—cattle on foot are worth only six cents per pound. The prospects of the growing crops are said to ho very good. The Floridian & Journal of the 28th, says: ‘‘A rumor has reached this city that Capt. J. J. Dick erson has been the hero of another brilliant exploit. It is stated that he captured a gunboat on the St, Johns river, killing 20 and capturing 70 prisoners; that another gunboat coming up, he fired his prize and made his escape with the prisoners. We hope this may prove true.” How Boys can Fight.— The Virginia papers, in their accounts of General late victory at New Market, in the most enthusiastic terms of the gallantry and effi ciency of the Cadets of the Virginia Military Institute. In that battle, nothing could ex ceed the precision and beauty of their evolu tions, even under fire. In the charge they made, not a step was lost nor their line the least broken or irregular, and when they fired, the explosion from their guns was so near simultaneous that it seemed like a single re port. They were led by the gallant Major Ship, Professor of Tactics, and were specially enjoined to make no noise as they charged, but, when the feat was accomplished, and so admirably done in full view of the whole army, there went up a shout' from their com panion in arms, who were spectators of the scene, that made the very heavens ring. Ma jor Otey says there was never a better exhi bition of the effect of drill and discipline than that given by the Cadets, and it had a fine effect on the army. General Breckinridge complimented the boys very highly for their valor and good conduct, which contributed so much to the good fortune of the day. Sherman's Movements —The Whereabouts of Johnston. —A telegram from Nashville, dated the 20th says : Gen. Sherman is in possession of Kingston, Rome, Oassville and the line of the Etowah. The army had heavy skirmishing with the enemy all the way from Resaca. The railroad and telegraph have been repaired to the pres ent position of the army. The troops are in good condition aiid spirits. Johnston is be lieved to be at Atlanta. Five hundred and thirteen prisoners, cap tured at Resaca arrived here yesterday and to day. Among them are thirteen officers, be longing to Polk’s, Hardee’s, and Hood’s corps. They will be sent North to-morrow. Hugh Trally, a native of Ray county, Tenn., was hung to-day by order of the military commandant, charged with bushwhacking and murdex-ing Union citizens. Trally was cap tured in White county, East Tennessee, where he was acting as guide to the rebel General Wheeler. Ife betrayed ng emotion on the scaffold, and avowedthat he died a true rebel soldier, and not guilty of shedding innocent blood. , The river is three feet deep on the shoals and is now falling. The Affair in Charles City County.— ; We have received some further particulars of the affair in Charles City county, to avhich brief allusion was made yesterday. The ex pedition, which consisted of a portion of Gen. Fitz Lee's cavalry division, started from Mat thews Court House and proceeded to Kennon’s wharf on James river, a point nearly opposite Fort Powhatan. At 1 o’clock on Tuesday our men dismounted and pushed forward through the woods which lie between the river road and the river, driving in the enemy’s negro pickets, w'kofled incontinently to the fortifica tions. Our troops then moved on the works, which are situated on a high bluff, and consist of strong fortifications, protected in front by a deep ditch aijd long abattis. The attack was made upon the west front of the fort, and the negro troops, without making much re sistance,. ran down the bluff to the beach, where they remained during the fight. The white troops, however, stood their ground. Just as our men charged the works the gun boats in the river opened a furious fire upon them, which was hotly seconded by musketry from the fortifications. It was immediately discovered that the enemy had thrown 3trong reinforcements across from Fort Powhatan, where a large force was stationed, and in this Stitc of affairs our troops were withdrawn from the contest, with small loss in killed and wounded. Two negroes were taken oners. Thus ended an enterprise which was extremely hazardous on our part,, when it is considered that the enemy had the advantage of strong fortifications find the aid of gun boats.—Richmond Dispatch. 21th. The Ancient Boundaries of Virginia.— The General Assembly, at its last session, passed resolu tions referring to the attempts of the enemy to form anew State out of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and declaring that “it is the firm detei ruination of the State, and kuown to be that of the Confederate Government, to assert and mantain the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the State of Virginia to th§ ut most limits of her ancient boundaries, at any and every cost.” These resolutions having been com municated to Congress by the Governor, the House of Representatives yesterday unanimously adopted a joint resolution declaring that "in no event will this Government consent to a division or dismem berment of the State of Virginia, but will assert and maintain her jurisdiction and sovereignty to the ut- ! most limits of her ancient boundaries, at any and ! every cost.”— Dispatch, 27 th. $4.00 Per Month Tli« Secretary of the Treasury Recommends a Specie Basis. The President Os the Senate oa Tuesday laid before that body the following communication from the Secretary of the Treasury : Treasury Department, ) CoNfBDBRATB STATES OP AMERICA, > Richmond, May 20,1864. J lion. R. M. T. Hunter, President pro tern. Sen ate : Sir—Since the date of my report of the 2d in stant, nearly three weeks have elapsed. During that period it was intended to make sale, at public auction, at the capital, of part cf the six per cent, untaxable bonds, with a view to establish the rate at which sales could be made at every com mercial point within the Confederacy. Military necessities have prevented this sale and still re quire its postponement. The aid which was ex pected the Treasury would derive from that source is, therefore, delayed for at least a month, and for the expenditures of that period, Treasury notes or some other substitute becomes necessary. The means provided by Congress for supplying the wants of the Government at this time consists of— first the limited new issue of Treasury notes; sec ond, of the sale of the said six per cent bonds, and third certificates of indebtedness. In my report of the 2d instant, I have shown that the whole amount derived from taxes during the present year will afford no aid in paying the current ex penditures of the Government. This I regard as an imperfect feature of the tax bill, and have rec ommended that it be remedied by additional taxes. The collection of these taxes cannot take place in time to meet the emergency, and resort must be had to one of the other resources. In the same report I have set forth the reasons why an increased issue of Treasury notes would be injudicious, and if these reasons are deemed adequate to justify the conclusion, it follows that resort must be had to the third means of supply, namely, certificates of indebtedness. The great leading wants of the Government to be supplied at home are clothing, subsistence and transportation. If measures can be adopted which will enable these wants to be supplied wholly or in part through certificates of indebtedness, great re lief will at once bo obtained. The railroad com panies have generally exhibited so much patriot ism that it is highly probable they will readily accept certificates in part payment of transporta tion. The other great wants arc supplied by the man ufacturers, farmers and planters, who manufacture clothing and produce subsistence. If these par ties could be induced to accept certificates for such articles as are the subjects of purchase or impress ment, the scheme would be oomplete. It seems to me that by resorting to a specie basis for all pur chases and impressments they could be made more acceptable both (9 the Government and the owner. impressed, wore Veined at the pr, r.s of 1860, (whbn the qurraney was at a specie standard,) or at their present value in coin, and certificates were issued for such value, payable two years after peace, in specie, the interest in the meantime to be paid semi-annually in coin, or its market value in Confederate notes, a substantial security of the highest value would bo obtained. The party giving up his commodities would bo better satisfied with the price and mode of pay ment. During the continuance of the war he would receive the same rate of interest as though his property had been valued in Confederate notes; and after the war he would receive its full value in coin. The Government would be better satisfied be cause whilst it paid no higher interest during the war than it would do under the existing law, it would, after the war, save the loss to which the present exaggerated prices have exposed it. As HO material abatement in prices has occurred since the meeting of Congress, it is obvious that the supplies voted by the last Congress must be large ly increased, unless some such measure of relief should be adopted at the present session. I re spectfully recommend, therefore, that the impress ment law be amended in conformity with the above suggestions, and that it be extended to all supplies which it may be necessary for the support of the army and navy. I also recommend that a reason able proportion of the railroad transportation based upon the charges of 1860 shall be paid in the same way. As the cash expenses of railroads are very large, and require supplies of money for daily use, it is probable that one-third of such charges w r "ilS, be as much as they could afford to take. To enable the Treasury to meet the pteial the interest on these certificates, it woulrUfc.ijadvi sable to furnish it with the means oi v ,miring coin. A double advantage would The Government would be enabl.q ¥ its in terest at a lower rate, and the paying out of so much coin would reduce the diffidence between the market rate of coin and Confed6E»te securities. I would, therefore, respectfully jeoommend that an additional appropriation be made to enable the Treasury to purchase and ship as much cotton as may be made available for this purpose. Ten millions of dollars would probably be sufficient at the present session. Respectfully submitted, C.' G. Memminger, Sec’y of Treasury. The communication was referred to the Com mittee on Finance, Tbe Raid on Tampa. We are kindly permitted to make the fol lowing extract from a letter from a gentleman at Tampa in regard to the late raid on that place : The enemy surprised and captured Tampa on the morning of the 6th inst. A general sack and plundering ensued, not only of pub lic, but also of private property. The Land office received a benefit; but after strewing the papers, blanks and bonds about underfoot and trampling on them, I miss only the two record books of sales and locations. The maps were not injured or carried away. The sur prise of the town was so suddden that nothing could be saved. All the male citizens over 12 years of age were put in close confinement under a guard of negroes and detained thirty two hours. The enemy retired at 9p. m. of the 7th. They carried off James E. Bowden, John L. Branch, H. Mulrenan and Capt. Davis and all his crew, one of whom was wounded in attempting to escape. They demolished the batteries and magazine, burnt the gun car riages and spiked and otherwise injured the guns, seized all the arms and negroes they could find. The houses occupied by families were generally protected, and a few others, which poinLto the.owners as persons sympa thizing with the raiders. H. A. Crane s com pany of deserters, tories, &c., were the fore most actors in the sack of the town. [Floridian $ Journal , 28 th. From Gen. Lee’s Army. Persons who left the lines yesterday repre sent everything quiet in that direction. The War Office had no news of interest last night, and beyond a report that some vitality was apparent on the enemy’s right (our left) we have nothing to announce. There was, in deed, a rumor last evening that the enemy made a feeble attempt on Wednesday night to : capture our outer works, but was repulsed with a loss to him of sixty killed, while our loss was only one; This lacks confirmation, and probably emanated from that individual who has become so distinguished in this war, “the reliable gentleman.” Another report is that McClellan is now with Grant, and acting as a restraint upon hi3 impetu6wll > v j iu other words, those who believe this story pretend to see in it a reason why Grant does not offer battle to General Lee. The report, however, may be true ; but if so, and if McClellan has any influence over Grant's actions, the latter would hardly be apt to select the Peninsula as a line of operations. McClellan tried that route once, and abandoned it in grief and des pair : and the experiment cost him his laurels, as well as the sobriquet of the “Young Napo leon.” The train last evening brought down one hundred and forty prisoners, taken by Ma hone’s command in Tuesday’s fight.—-Jtich moni Dapitch. 21th. ssLasKAPaio. Reports «f tiie Preu isioeiation. Entered according to act of Congress in ths yef* 1?®, hr J. S. Thrasher, in th* Clerk’s office the District Court of the Confederate States far the Northern District of Georgia. Lattst from the Georgia Front* New Hope, May 30tb, via Marietta, 31st.— Thera was scarcely a shot fired yesterday Os to-day. Both armies are taking advantage of the temporary lull to enjoy the rest thus af forded after the fatigue of the last 30 days. The very wahn and the dust al most ineufferabler Small squads of prisoners continue to come in. About 500 have been captured so far. "* Latest from Virginia. Richmond, May 31.— N0 official confirma tion has been received at the War Depart ment of the evacuating Chesterfield county by Butler, but there is of the fact that a portion of his force has been sent off under Smith to reinforce Grant. |1 Sharp cannonading was heard this morning in the direction of Mechaniesville. Weather clear and warm. Sharp Practice. —A thirsty, but penniless soldier, belonging to a regiment encamped near* , N. 0., procured a quart of bran dy in a novel manner. He provided himself with two canteens, of which he filled one with water, the other he kept empty. He then re paired to the bouse of Mr. , a few miles from town, and asked if he could buy a quart of brandy. He was answered in the affirma tive—the brandy was produced, the price fixed upon, the empty canteen filled with tha precious fluid, and then slung across his shoulder. He, then, began a search for the money wherewith to settle the bill. With an eager manner he dived into first his pantloons pocket, then tha left, and then with an air of disappointment, successively ‘into his vest and coat pockets. “By golly,” eays he, “I clear forgot to bring my pocket book!” “Well,” said Mr. ,-“vou can't have the brandy without the money. Suppose you leave the canteen with me and go after the pocket book.” “It’s a mighty good distance,” said the sol dier, K to walk, but I can’t do any better, I suppose I must.” So saying, he deposited the canteen,to the hands of the unsuspecting vender’of “old NiUh” and walked off—sorrow in his countenance, in his heart joy. About three days afterwards, Mrs. , who is a notable housekeeper, said to her hus band, “Mr. , that soldier hasn’t come back to get his brandy. Poor fellow, he must have suddenly ordered to Plymouth, and I’m sorry he has lost his canteen. I think it best to pour hut the brandy, lest it get a tinny taste.” So saying, she pulled out the cork, and applying her nose to the mouth of* v ~ cauteen she smelt—not brandy,— The brandy was transfer*-- , -ui a—rat. —-*ie<l to water. [Daily Conservative. The Results of thb Avbrjll Raid. —Th« Wythevlle Dispatch sums up the recent raid of Averill as follows : The Yankees lost in wounded 390, and in killed 86, while our loss was 130 wounded and 50 killed. The fight oocurred on Monday the 9th inst., and was followed the nest day (Tuesday) by that near Wytheville. If Av erill bad succeeded at Wytheville, matters would now be very different at Dublin. But when the whipped out Yankees from Wythe ville, reached Dublin and told that* Morgan would possibly soon pounce upon the raiders occupying the Village with the Irish name, it was concluded to be the belter part of valor to take up the line of march. In their retreat, they lost 200 wagons, 250 horses, and 50 head of cattle, three negroes, and a large quantity of bacon, all of which fell into our hands. Reports say that Averill got out with a loss of one thousand of the two thousand thieves which were to bo employed for the destruction of Wytheville.. Th*%rger portion of Gen. Cook’s army of raiders is prob ably well out of our lines by this time, but many of them, we are pleased to know, are rotting in the soil which they came to dese crate. * ', # The raiders burned the Debot, Vai a#. Tavern, and several small buildings at Dublin. They destroyed New River bridge and burned the Depot at Christiansburg. Otherwise not much damage was done. Except the loss of the bridge, the raid could not be considered a very destructive one. We should think that it hardly paid the Yankees for the trou ble they were at. A few more such raid3 would tend greatly to put up the price of gold at the North. The raid was donbtless made with the expectation that Grant would whip Lee, and then they would all have an easy time of it. A Devout Kegiment. —The following is an extract from a letter of an officer of the 13th Virginia Cavalry, Imboden’s brigade. It refers to the fight of Imboden before the main battle near New Market: “Before the charge, and while we were in line, the eommand to dismount was given, when our noble old Chaplain sang a hymn and then prayed—the whole reg« iment kneeling. It was a solemn and impressive sight just on the eve of battle. And God blessed our arms with victory. The Chaplain prayed that if it should please God we might scatter our enemies,, but, Oh l preserve the lives of these dear ones, and prolong them for Thy glory.’ “Truly . did God answer the prayer of the devout old man—they were scattered to the four winds*, and we lost riot a man. Prisoners at Camp Sumter.—We have been furnished, saj3 the Macon Telegraph of 313 t, with the following list by States of the pris oners now at Anderson. A good many have been added since the list was made out. Those classed a3 “U. States” are soldiers from the regular army : - Arkansas, 6 North Carolina, 22 Alabama, -g 30 New Hampshire, 135 Connecticut, 514 New Jersey, 97 Deleware, * 26 New York, 1,999 Indiana, 664 Ohio, 1,291 Illinois, 1,249 Pennsylvania, 1,867 lowa, 261 Rhode Island, 66 Kentucky, 592 Tennessee, 1,188 Maine, 102 Vermont, 74 Minnesota, 7 Virginia, 284 Massachusetts, 566 Wisconsin, 339 Maryland, 189 UU States, 477 Michigan, 581 ———- Missouri, 131 12,762 Mississippi, 35 Gen. Wadsworth’s Fibld Glasses.—Major McMullen, of the service, yesterday exhibited in Richmond the field glasses of the Yankee General Wadsworth, killed in the battle of Court House. They are of the most unique, elab orate and expensive kind, being adapted either for the sea or field service.. The power of the lens, upon actual test, was found to be very great. There were besides found upon the body of the dead General, five hundred dollars in greenbacks ; forty jit-gold, and a splendid gold watch, which effects, w 6 Understand, were handed oyer to Gen. Lee and forwarded through the lines with the body under flag of truce. The field glasses being con traband of war and valuable to the service, ware not returned. — Examiner. Acrostic on Beast Butler. Brutal and vulgar, a coward and knave. Famed for no action noble or brave; Beastly by instinct, a drunkard and sot, Ugly and venomous, on mankind a blot. Thief, liar and scoundrel, in highest degree, Let Yankeedom boast of such heroes as thee ; Every woman and child shall for ages to eome. Remember the monster thou vilest j f skua.