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J. W. WARBES, - - - Editor.
Wednesday Morning, June 22, 1864.
Tlie of General Officers.
Sine, the 'io.ug»..U»- of Spring cam
• isfi4 our loss in General officers has
swXdto aa'extraordinary maguitude. Some
steps should be taken at once to guard against
the unnecessary exposure of ©nr military
leader*. We are not able to lose them.—
Good Generals are not bo abundant that we
can afford to sacrifice them on erery field.
In this connection we adopt the remarks of
the Mobile Evening News : “In ancient times
when battles were band to hand encounters
with sword and spear, the commander led
his troops and fought sword in hand. Then
the whole front of an army hardly more than
equalled the front of one of our brigades, so
that bis whole army was under the eye and
within the reach of the voice of the chief.
But a General in our days is a moral and a
thinking being. He can at no time see his
whole army. He can only speak to it through
written orders, and the commands of his aid3
and subordinates. His business is with Ibe
head work that feeds, moves, combines and
disposes for fight the mighty host that obey
his orders, and look singly to him for gui
dance. With his sword, his pistol, or his
firelock, he can do no more than the humblest
private in the ranks. Ilis life, if he is a great
commander like Lee, Johnston and Beaure-
gard, is above price precious. Upon it de
pend the issues of battle, the fate of his army,
and in critical moments the destiny of his
country. He has no right to risk it, and in*
the present high state of discipline in our ar
mies, he has no occasion to do it. Heads of
brigades and regiments, and other organiza
tions of troops of the line must risk their
lives as an incentive and example to their
men. In armies like ours, who are but the
people in arms fighting for homes and altars,
this is especially necessary. But it must be
a desperate emergency that would justify the
attempt of a leader like* Robert E. Lee to im
peril his life in leading a charge, as he at
tempted to do, of a Texan brigade in Virginia.
Those brave troops were conscious of this
truth when they insisted upon his retiring,
and then nobly did the work to which he de
sired to lead them. A group of general offi-
cers, with their staffs and escorts all mount
ed, is sure to attract the enemy’s attention
whenever in an exposed position, and such*a
group never fails to draw the enemy’s fire.—
It was thus that Gen. Polk lost his life. An
enemy’s battery discovering the party, and
rightly judging that it was a distinguished
one, opened upon it, and at the second fire
lost to the army of Tennessee one of its corps
commanders. The army itself can do much
to check this disposition to fatal risks in our
great commanders. The story of the Texas
brigade and General Lee is one of the most
touching episodes of this war of deep pathos
and bloody tragedy. Let our brave soldiers
remember it and act upon it. The value of
their lives to the army and the country cannot
be too highly estimated.’’
The Position
The day of the battle of Kenuesaw
was fought on Saturday. Early in the day
the enemy evinced a disposition to push some
important points on the lines- They kept up
a heavy cannonade, and at intervals, spirited
musketry fighting, especially on the left.—
They shelled the summit of Keunesaw furious
ly, and it is reported succeeded in shooting a
leg off oue of the signal corps. The charges
they made on the left of our position against
Walker’s division, were easily repulsed. The
casualties on our side were very few. Late
in the night the enemy made a furuoes assault
on the same portion of our line, but were driv
en back. They suffered great loss.
These persistent efforts were evidently
designed to force a contraction of oui
lines. * This material result was not ac
complished. General Johnston, on Sun
day morning, had his line withdrawn on the
left some two miles toward the base of little
Kennesaw, and on the right to the face of the
ridge of Brush mountain. Our line of battle
seems to be now in position where it cannoff
be further shortened or retired without a re
treat to the banks of the Chattahoochee ensu
ing. iVe are strong in the faith that we will
give battle in our present position. On Sun
day, the fifth day of the battle, the enemy
lengthened Ins line toward the east on our
right, and our line was withdrawn materially.
Heavy skirmishing continued all day. The
enemy shelled furiously and persistently along
the entire line during the day, but without
any important results occurring. The roads
were rendered almost impassable for heavy op
erations by the heavy rains of Saturday night
and Sunday, and on this account it was im
possible to make infantry movements across
fields and through the almost unfathomable
depths of mud. The operations of the Yan
kees are very materially retarded by the heavy
rains. They are thus prevented from making
successful llank movements andt-aids.
We look on our present, concentiated posi
tion ns not 01117 one of the most available we
ha\e ever had tor successful defence, but also
as a centre from which to operate, when we
to hurl our strength unci invincible
masses on the necessarily attenuated lines of
the enemy. The confidence of the eaeniv
seems to be unabated. They have advanced
steadily and with a temerity never before ex
hibited by any of their armies, Sherman
looks confidently to the occupation of Atlanta
on the day of national jubilee. He is adjust
ing the Hpp!;* Ui 'cs oi war, with ail his mastery
and skill. He has us at bay in the fortress
and fastnesses whence \vt can only emerge
victorious or defeated. With the unwavering
confidence that has marked and been our
abiding faith during the entire campaign, we
believe that the limit of forbearance has been
reached by our array. It only awaits the sig
nal blasts from their commander, and with
the rush of the whirlwind and the crash of the
storm, they will destroy the hosts of the inso
lent enemy who boastfully confront us. How
ever, if in the unknown future it is written
that we must even farther sutler the disagree
able and disheartening influences of retreat,
we must not repine, “notour will, but Thine,
oh, Lord ! be done.”
[Atlanta Intelligthcer. 21.
Traitors. —It is said that the parties detec
ted in Augusta in communicating with the
enemy, art- females. They should be impris
oned forthwith and kept in close ccntfnemeiK
till the close of the war. They are probably
high in social portion, hut we hope the au
thorities have the nerve to do their duty.
The News’ "Personals.’' —The New York
News has received warning that it must oease
its publication of advertisements from Rich
mond papers that relate ostensibly to the
private atlairs of families and individuals who
nave connections in the North, and the pub
tcat.oa, also oi ostensible ai swers to those
‘‘personals.•> T ;. ero ig a 3usp : c . ;j!i Wiish _
1 ure » or have been, the
elmle of communicating in cipher, contra
band information, military and otherwise, to
the rebels.— Clarion.
[From the Petersburg Express, 16th inst.]
j From the Front—the Enemy
In Force.
The enemy are determined to annoy our
I people with all the means and appliances at
j their command, if they cannot effect our sub
jugation. At this time they are threatening
a half dozen or more localities in Virginia,
equiring on the part of the Confederates the
exercise of all the vigilance necessary to watch
closely the movements of a crafty and insid
ious foe. Our own immediate vicinity was
again menaced yesterday, and at several points
by such a show of force, it was no doubt the
intention of the enemy te have effected an en
trance into the city, had he been permitted to
to do eo.
At early dawn our oitizens were aroused by
the discharge of artillery, the sound of each
cannon being distinctly heard here, and com
ing from the direction of the City Point road.
At 9 o’clock, it was ascertained that the ene
my was advancing in force, aad every man
able to shoulder a musket, did so, and has
dened to the fortifications.
We learned last evening, that the main point
of attack was on the City Point road, a dis
tance of eix or seven miles from town. At
an early hour the enemy advanced with at least
seven regiments of infantry and one of caval
ry, upon some breastworks thrown up hastily
during Tuesday night at Baylor’s Farm, by
Col. Ferrebee, of the4tb N. C. oavalry. They
were held in check by Col. Ferrebee’s men
and Graham’s (Petersburg) battery for four
hours, who fought bravely, but were finally
compelled to fall back before overwhelming
numbers. Ferrebee’s men inflicted serious
less upon the enemy, and Graham’s battery
shelled the masses of his men with admirable
effect. Our men retired in good order, and
sustained but few casualties during the fight.
It is stated that Graham lost one gun, in con
sequence of the horses being disabled, but we
know that this is correct.
The euemy demonstrated at other points,
along our lines, but his were attacks feeble
and easily repulsed.
It is stated that our sharpshooters did ad
mirable execution, picking the enemy off
wherever he showed himself, and in some in
stances at a distance which appeared almost
fncreditable. It is estimated this effective
arm of our service, placed uot less than sixty
Yankees hors du combat along our lines yes
terday.
A few prisoners were taken. Among the
number wa3 a fellow who rode into our lines
at full speed, minus his cap. lie was mounted
upon a blooded steed, no doubt stolen from
some Virginia gentleman, in one of the recent
raids, and could not rein his animal up. In
fact, the fellow was a poor rider, and let go
the bridle, and hung on to the pommel of the
saddle with as much tenacity as a drowning
man would a drifting log. Some of the pris
oners stated that they belonged to Burnside’s
corps, and asserted also that Burnside, the
barber, was at City Point with his whole corps.
We presume it is not very formidable, since
it was pressed into seivice on the very second
day of Grant’s fearful encounter with General
Lee, and has been engaged ever since. Burn
side may probably expect to win sorae laurels
around Petersburg, but we can assure him in
advance that he will pay dearly for them.—
Our authorities are more than ever alive to
the importance of defending Petersburg, and
should the invaders renew their attempts this
morning, as it is probable they will, a very
different reception awaits them to any which
has been heretofore expended.
FROM CHESTERFIELD.
W# understand that the enemy withdrew
all their white Yankees from Gen. Beauregard’s
front in Chesterfield Tuesday night, and sub
stituted negro Yankees in their stead. Yes
terday morning our pickets over there were
surprised when day dawned, to find themselves
confronted by soldiers of purely African ’scent.
Be it so. If the elegant , refined and fastidious
Butler, desires to achieve the reputation of a
warrior with such troops, it is not Oitr power
to prevent him, however, much we may object.
But when, the actual conflict does come, it
will be a sad day for those sable sons of Mars,
and their burly leader too, if he should take
the field.
LATKH —DESPBKATK FIGHTING TUB ENEMY
CHARGE AND TAKE A PORTION OF OUR BREAST
WORKS.
The above account was written at Up. m.,
yesterday afternoon, when comparative quiet
had prevailed along our lines for two hours
or &or«, and it was the general impression
that the fighting had ceased for the day. In
this, our troops were mistaken, for it was as
certained before dark that the enemy had
massed a very heavy force on our left—espec
ially on the City Point and Prince George
Courthouse lloads.
At sunset the enemy charged our batteries
commanding these roads, coming up in line
of battle six and seven columns deep. The
brunt of the assaults was sustained by the
26th and 46th regiments, of Wise’s Biigade,
and Sturdivant’s Battery of four guns.
Three furious asssults were made, the enc
my coming up with a yell, and making the
most determined efforts to carry the works.—
Our troops received them with a terrific vol
ley each time, sending the columns back,
broken and discomfitted. The fourth assault
was made by such overwhelming numbers
that our forces found it impossible to resist
the pressure, and were compelled to give way.
The enemy now poured over the works in
streams, captured three of our pieces, and
turning the guns on our men, opened upon
them an enfilading fire, which caused them to
leave precipitately. The guns captured be
longed to Sturdivant's battery, and we regret
to hear that Capt. S.. himself, was captured,
and two of his Lieutenants wounded, both
of whom fell into the enemy’s hands
The gallant manner in which this battery was
fought up to the last momentj is the theme of
praise on every tongue. All present, with
whom we have conversed, say that Capt. S.
and his men stood up manfully to their work,
and the last discharge was made by Captain
Sturdivant almost solitary and alone.
The city was filled with rumors last night
regarding the killed and wounded, but as we
could get nothing authentic regarding names,
we forbear to give them. It is generally con
ceded that Capt. Sturdivant was captured, and
also Major Batte, of the Petersburg City Lat
talion. We shall certainly teceive more defi
nite information during to-day.
The position gained by the enemy is a most
important one. Our Generals are fully aware
of this, and we shall undeubtly have hot work
to-day.
Officers in the field yesterday estimate the
number of the enemy actually seen tronting
different portions of our line, at from ten to
twelve thousand. It is believed that this is
onlv the advance column, and that Grant has
nearly his entire army on this side of the riv
er. Thiriy-odd transports ascended James
River with troops yesterday.
Twenfv-tliree prisoners brought in last
night, belonging chiefly to the 148 N Y. reg
iment, ail concur in the statement that Baldy
Smith's entire Army Corps (the iSth) is on
this side of this side of the river again. Oili
er prisoners taken yesterday morning, state
that they belong to Burnside's Corps.
A FIGHT ON THE BAXTER ROAD THE ENEMY
RETULSED.
An officer engaged, furnished us at a late
hour List, night, with a brief account of an
engagement which occurred on the Baxter
Road yesterday, about three mfies :rcm this
city. It seems that the enemy appeared on
this road near the residence if Col Avery
about twelve o’clock. Immediately in iront
of Battery No. 16. was stationed the Macon
Ga.) Light Artillery, Captain C. W. Slater,
supported' bv a portion of the 34th Virginia
Regiment. Wise's Brigade. Tne enemy show
ed himself at once, driving in our pickets, and
platting a battery in front of our works, with
Which he opened a furious cannonade. He
Wfl* rtrompidy and gallantly responded to by
the Macon Artillery.. This fire was maintain
ed for two hoars, when the enemy charged
' our works, but after arriving within two hun
dred yards ot the fortifications, was repulsed
i with considerable loss. The artillery sent
round after round of shell and cannister into
their ranks with great rapidity and accuracy,
and the work becoming too warm for them,
they broke and fled in confusion.
They were pursued by the 34th for some
distance, who poured severul galling volleys
into their ranks. ~ . r t ,
Among the dead left on the field in front of
this battery was Col. Mix, of New 1 ork, who
seemed to have been instantly killed by a can
ister shot in the breast.
About sundown the enemy entirely disap
peared from this portion of our lines, and re
turned to the left.
Army Correspondence of the
Savannah Republican.
Ahmy Northern Virginia, \
Cold Harbor, June 11, 1864. /
There has been no change in the position of
the two armies since the date of my last letter.
Grant has availed himself of the protection af
forded by an almost impassable swamp, and
to this he has added very strong entrench
ments. His conduct since the sanguinary
battle of the 3d points to a defensive policy,
at least until he can recognize and recruit his
beaten army. Meanwhile, he hopes to be able
to accomplish by raids what he has failed to
do by open battle. Mixed columns of cavalry,
light artillery and infantry will be, and*have
already been, sect out to operate upon our
communications and cut off our supplies. Os
this character was the late demonstration
against Petersburg, where, as you have been
informed, the enemy was signally repulsed by
the militia and such regular forces as could
be brought up in time. You have heard also
of the expedition of Sheridan who has moved
with a mixed force of ten or twelve thousand
men in the direction of Gordonsville. It may
be that he will seek to unite with Hunter, now
at Staunton, or to sweep around and destroy
the bridges on the. Danville railway. The
two expeditions set out about the same time
—a coincidence which gives some color to
the suspicion that the design of both of them
is to interrupt our communication. The par
ty that marched against Petersburg has al
ready been defeated and driven off, and we
are hourly expecting information that Hamp
ton, who was sent towards Gordonsville, has
done the same thing with Sheridan. At last
accounts Hampton was between Gordonsville
and the enemy, in a position to guard the rail
way lines that intersect at that place, to join
our forces operating in the Valley, or strike
Sheridan, as may seem best.
The advance of Hunter yp the Valley of the
Shenandoah aud his occupation of Staunton
were designed to create a diversion in favor
of Grant. The latter hopes by threatening
Richmond in that quarter to compel General
Lee to detach a considerable force from his
main army, and so weaken himself as to be no
longer capable of coping with his adversary
in the field. When he shall have done this the
Federal commander will either make another
desperate effort to bear down all opposition
and reach the capital, or to gain the banks of
James river, and finally the south bank of the
Appomattox. He might now retire across the
Pamunkey, take water at West Point and
move around by Fortress Monroe to City Point;
but Lee would have sufficient notice of such a
movement to put his own army in a position to
checkmate it, and that is just what Grant de
sires te preVfcnt.
Breckinridge was sent back to the Valley
some days ago. What with the forces he took
with him, the cavalry already there under Im
boden and others, and the column now mov
ing thither under Hampton, it is hoped we
shall be able to make the country too hot for
the Federals. It must not be disguised, how
ever, that the latter are concentrating at
Staunton also, and perhaps in larger numbers
than the Confederates. The latest official in
formation from Breckinridge was dated yester
day, at which time the enemy was aware of his
presence, and was making suitable dispositions
to receive him. Morgan, unfortunately, seems
not to be yet cured of his love of raids; in
other words, he has gone into Kentucky,
where he can do nothing good but much
harm, instead of remaining in Virginia, where
every stroke of his sabre would be a stroke to
some purpose. It fs well enough to capture an
enemy’s trains and destroy his communica
tions, bubmere raids, such as that of .Morgan’s
into Ohio and this one into Kentucky, answer
no valuable purpose, but rather invite, and to
some extent justify, those retaliatory measures
by the enemy from which our non-combatant
population has suffered so much.
The troops are now receiving full rations of
salt, meat and bread, coffee and sugar, and a
pretty fair supply of West India onions and
greens. The vegetables are very acceptable,
and will check, it is hoped, the manifest ten
dency to scurvy and disorders of the bowels.
The men are also well clothed and shod, and
the morale of the army is excellent. The con
dition of the animals of the army is improving
rapidly, in spite of Gen. Grant and his bridge
burning raiders. Indeed, the Quartermaster
General, the Commissary General, the Chief
of Railway Transportation and the railroad
authorities, deserve much credit for the skill
and energy with which they have discharged
their several duties under very embarrassing
circumstances. " p. \y. A.
From the Virginia Valley.
BRUTAL ORDER OP HUNTER —MOSBY
RETALIATES.
On commencing his movement up the
V'alley Hunter published a proclamation
to the effect that, in case his supply trains
were interrupted by Confederate forces,
he would destroy all houses and property
of citizens within five miles of the scene
of action. 'His threat, however, does not
seem to have had the desired effect, as the
following statement will show :
On the night of the 30th instant, Ma
jor Gilmore pounced upon one of Hun*
ter’s trains in the vicinity of New Mar
ket and destroyed 15 wagons heavily la
den with commissary stores. One of the
wagons was filled with medicines, and
would, could it have been brought off,
have made a valuable prize.
In retaliation for this act and under
the provisions of his proclamation,* Hum
ter proceeded to burn and destroy; but
had scarcely begun his infamous work
when Mosby came down like a thunder
clap on the incendiaries. Four or five
houses had already been burned in New
Market and vicinity. One of Hunter’s
men was caught with a torch in his hand
proceeding to fire a dwelling. He was
taken to the ruins of a recently burned
mansion and in the midst of the charred
timbers and half burned rafters, and on
the hearthstone blackened with desolation
he paid the debt of his iniquity with a
bullet through his heart- It was debated
whether retaliation should not extend to
some half dozen other prisoners, but it
was considered that the one lesson was
sufficient to reach Hunter’s understand
ing and enable him to comprehend the
fact that he had already mistaken the
character of the men with whom he pro
posed to deal. He sent a communication
to Hunter announcing the execution as
stated.
Retaliation. — A Yankee letter writ
er furnishes the New York “Times'’ with
the annexed morsel of news:
A gentleman just up from the Benin-,
snla, says that General Butler is ascertain
ing, as rapidly as possible, how many of
his negro treops were certainly murdered,
after having been caprered, in recent en
gagements with the enemy, and that man
for man of the rebel prisoners in his hands
will certainly be shot to death iD retalia
tion. This shooting will be at the hands
of negro troops.
gELBSRAPHIS.
Reports of the Press Association.
Entered according to act of Congress in the year
1863. by J. S, Thrasher, in the Clerk s office of
the District Court of the Confederate States for
the Northern District, of Georgia.
Latest from Virginia.
Latest from tiie Georgia Front.
Interesting Northern News.
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Petersburg, June 21. —T0-day has keen un
marked fey any eTent of special interest. Some
little cannonading and desultory skirmishing and
a few shells thrown into the city.
The enemy are strongly fertified in lines reach
ing from James river across the Appomattox by
Jordan’s Farm to Jarrett’s, a distance of 7 miles.
The weather is intensely warm, but our troops
are in excellent plight, though constantly subject
ed to the heat and fatigue incident to lying in the
trenches. |
Grant’s purpose has not been developed; it is
supposed, however, to be maintaining of another
of his grand raids.
Our losses in all the fights of last week for the
possession of this plaee is not over 1000 killed aud
wounded; that of the enemy is computed at 5000.
and preservation of the
city is regarded by all as the most brilliant ex
ploit of the war ; having with an inferior force
confronted successfully and kept back the whole
of Grant’s army.
The enemy is reported as crossing more troop's
from the north to the south side of the Appomat
tox this evening.
Marietta, June 21.—The enemy’s right at
tacked our left yesterday under Gen. Hardee and
were repulsed with great slaughter, capturing 6*o
prisoners; among them, Lieut. Col, Watson of
the 40th Ohio.
Three deserters, desirous of being employed in
any capacity, also came in.
Gen. Johnston, as well as the whole army, is
anxious for an engagement.
Petersburg, June 21. —The Express has the
Washington Chronicle of the 17th.
Lincoln was in Philadelphia on the IGth, and
made a speech saying we had destroyed many happy
homes and produced a national debt with taxation
unprecedented; said we must go through the war
until the national authority extended over the
whole national domain if it took three years more.
He said Grantand Meade aro now where they will
never be dislodged until Richmond is taken. He
asked them if he needed more assistance would
they give it to him. They all answered, yes.
The papers say that Morgan passed through
FlemiDgsburg on the 12th, admitting a loss of
1200.
Valandigham has arrived at Dayton, 111., and
the Democratic Convention of Illinois has prom
ised him protection.
Gold, 197*. -
Richmond, June 21.—The wharves at Wilcox’s
and Harrison's Landings and Westover were en
tirely destroyed by our cavalry Sunday night.
Th 9 Enquirer this morning reports Sheridan
routed yesterday near the White House and
prisoners and 5 or 6 peices of artillery captured.—
Our cavalry is in pursuit.
No official dispatches from any quarter this
morning.
Richmond, Juno 21.—The Herald of the 15th is
very severe upon Lincoln ; says he has wronged
and deceived the people, and nearly ruined them
by his egregrious imbecility as a ruler. The
country can only obtain satisfaction for the many
oppressive acts and criminal blunders he has com
mitted by preventing his re-election.
A gentleman who left Fredericksburg Sunday,
reports that gold was quoted in Baltimore on the
18th, at 205.
The Union National Convention, under the au
spices of a committee, of which Amo3 Kendall is
chairman, will be held at Chicago on the 4th of
July.
Special Correspomdence Memphis Appeal.
From the Front.
On the Left, June 19, 2 p. m. ’64.
Yesterday morning was ushered in by the
roar of artillery and the rattle of small arms,
which, notwithstanding the heavy rain that
fell all day, was kept up without intermission
until a late hour in the afternoon, The fire
of artillery was mostly from the enemy, and
directed against Walker’s and Bate’s lines. —
Gen. Mercer’s skirmishers were hotly engaged
with the enemy’s all day, and maintained
their ground firmly against repeated efforts to
dislodge them.
Capt. Mahone, commanding a battery in
Cobb’s battalion of artillery, was killed yes
terday morning, by a solid shot striking him
in the head. Thus the life of a fine officer,
useful citizen and accomplished gentleman is
lost to the service and a large circle of friends,
by that indifference and contempt for danger
which is so characteristic of the Southern
soldier. Capt. Mahone’s fly was erected be
tween two of his guns which were planted
upon a prominent hill, and in, full view of \
the enemy. I They had been firing upon the
position all:the morning, and thi3 was the
first shot that took effect.
Our lines are still more contracted, by a
move made last night, which, owing to the
terrible state of the roads and overflowing
creeks, was attended with some difficulty.—
The enemy are massed in force upon our left, j
and press forward, apparently flushed with j
imaginary success.
We do not, however, dare to hope for a gen
eral attack at any point. Sherman’s decided
repulses on every field where he has made a
partial attack since the opening of this cam
paign, and fils respect lor Johnston’s retreat
ing tactics,) inspire him with a wholesome
aversion to !a general engagement.
The recent duty and exposure of our army,
especially cif Hardee’s corps, have been unu
sually severe : yet they work with untiring
energy and maintain their usual spirit and
confidence, i The devotion of the troops to
Gen. Johnstion, their fidelity to our cause, and
patient endurance of exhausting hardships
and privations, present the greatest spectacle
of moral and physical heroism that the world
has ever seen. #
The enemy's batteries have opened a vigor
ous fire upon our batteries upon the brow of
Kenesaw mountain, and upon two adjacent
hills to the left. The rain has ceased, and ac
tive movements may be resumed—if they have
ever been suspended—by both parties.
The 19th Tennessee, has been transferred
from StrahTs to Maney's brigade, and Col.
Walker, of that regiment, now commands
Maney's brigade. General Manej, who was
permanently disabled at Missionary Ridge, and
who never misses a fight, has come to the
front, and inspires his old command by his
presence upon the field.
Brig. Gen. Smith, formerly colonel of the
sth Confederate regiment, who also was
wounded at Missionary Ridge, ha3 just re
turned and assumed command of Granbury's
brigade. Harvey.
Rumored Raid on Mobile. —The Mobile
Tribune of the 16th says :
There has been rumors in Mobile of an ex
pected simultaneous approach, or attempted
approach, to this city by the Yankees—Furra
gut making the move by sea on our forts and
some blue abdominous men moving by land
from Pensacola. The latter, at least, can only
be a raid to damage the railroad on the east
ern side and to destroy and pilfer what may
be found on the barren road they would be
obliged to travel.
CITY MATTERS.
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T. J. JACKSON, LOCAL EDITOR
Douglas Ambulamce Corps
Will leave in a'few days for Gen. Johnston’s army
and need supplies, and call upon those who have re
lations in that army, and all other persons interested
to contribute the following articles:
Uncooked hams, rice, coffee, tea, sugar, wines,
whiskey and othor liquors, flour. Socks, bandages,
and other articles that may contribute to the reliof
of our sick and woundod soldiers.
Contributions will be left at Goodrich 3c Co’s, or
Urquhart Sc Chapman’s Drug store.
Any person unable to give any of the above ar
ticles can contribute money.
F. S. CHAPMAN,
Vice Pres.
C. G. Holmes, Sec’y.
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Consignees per M. A P. R. R.— Juno 22.—Capt
Gathran, J Taylor, P A Tatum, Roberts, Tharp k
Cos., Fontain & Clapp, W E-Dubose, W W Robinson
T C Johnson, Naval Iron Works, Grant Factory.
New Advertisements.
B. Jackson gives notice that he is in receipt of
fresh importations of dry goods, which he prom
ises to sell at a great reduction in prices.
King & Allen have room at the Alabama Ware
house for the storage of several hundred bales of
cotton. Planters will take notice.
§j(Mr. Dexter gives notice to gas consumers that
delinquents who fail t# settle by the last of June
will have their light put out.
Mrs. Dessau advertises the ladies that she has
received anew stock of dress goods, which will
be sold cheaper than usual.
John Quin will sell to-unorrow at auction 20
boxes tobacco, for which he will take five dollar
bills at par. This is your last chance gentlemen,
t© save the discount.
Goon Chewing Tobacco.— Our friend Billy
Phelps advertises good chewing tobacco, and in
order to enable us to speak advisedly in its praise
has sent us a sample. As far as our judgment
goes, wo find it equal toany in the city. Those
wishing a good article should give Billy a call.
Auction Sales. — At auction yesterday by Ellis,
Livingston & Cos., one negro man was sold for $4,-
000 ; one negro woman, $3,600; salt, 50 cents;
smoking tobacco, $2,25 ; cottonades, $7,00 ; other
articles in proportion.
Another Columbus Soldier Fallen. —Tho
painful nows reached here yesterday, we learn,
that Capt. F. C. Tillman was killed Monday after
noon near Marietta, in a skirmish. Capt. Tillman
was a brave and chivalrous officer of the 46th Ga.
Regiment, having been in command of Captain
Cooper’s company since his death. He has been
long in the service, and we have no doubt proved
equal to all the hardships and sacrifice* of the sol
dier’s life. Capt. Tillman was formerly a leading
merchant in Columbus, a»d was well knewn by
our citizens. Thick and fast come these startling
reports of the loss of our best and truest men.—
Columbus has suffered much in the recent fighting
is North Georgia.
A Call fob Negbobs. —An important requisi
tion for negro labor from Gen. Johnston will be
found in another column. They are probably
wanted to labor on fortifications around Atlanta,
and as the demand is imperative, owners of slaves
should deliver them up at once. This seems to
imply a change of operations in North Georgia.
One of the saddest reflections of the war is that
so many of the best and bravest young men of the
country are falling in the deadly strife. It has
been significantly said, and the axiom is as truth
ful as poetical, that “Death loves a shining mark."
It has been illustrated all through the war. —
Young men of commanding position and talents,
©fnoble qualities, and undaunted patriotism,—
have fallen thick and fast, their bleod has been
spilled as water. If we are ever again to have
peace and prosperity, how important that the race
of the good and gifted should not become extinct.
Such man are as necessary to the reign es peace as
war. While on the other hand, how m#»y have
noticed that those from our eities, least esteemed
among men, and whoia cases would never
have been missed or mourned, go through tho fight
unseathod. llow seldom do w# hear es accidents;
to men who while at home were pests to society
and often a terror to the community—mere exe
cresceuces on the body of society. These all seem
te live and do well, and will doubtless all get back
home safe and sound, and with the rich harvest of
“fast boys” now coming on, promise an undesirable
nucleus fer Southern society. The case is differ
ent at the North. They havo had all their
refuse population killed off, while most ®f those
who were really any account have remained at
heme. That section is the better off for the thin
ning. Not so with us. Our best beloved, most
gifted and chivalrous are falling, and society must
sadly feel the shock. If the South achieves her
independence, it will be sometime in the future be
fore the equilibrium in population is restored.
For the Times.
There is Nobody Killed but a Private or Two.
The crack of the rifle in the distance is heard,
From the hills far away comes the shriek of the sheil
Through the valley re-echees the huge cannon’s
roar,
Mingling its deep thunder with the victor’s wild
yell.
At last we are told that ’twas only a skirmish,
That again to their colors our gallants were true ;
Tho* around them flew thickly the shot and the
shell,
“There was nobody killed but a private or two.”
At the dawn of the morrow a squad is detailed,
’Tis supplied with no arms but the shovel and spade;
To thescene of the conflict their steps arc now turned,
Where their comrades lie sleeping in death’s gloomy
shade,
The dead are wrapp’d hurriedly in the cold, wet
sod,
Unceffin’d, unshrouded, tcarcely hidden from view,
Their task is soon over, to the camp they return,
For "there’s nobody killed but a private or two.”
The telegraph columns of the papers, announce
Another slight skirmish just in front of our lines;
The report is scarce read, and the public complain.
That there’s so little news, considering the times,
Ah ! yes, there is one who has scanted the dispatches,
In her hands her pale face is now hidden from view,
Great God! she. exclaims, ’tis my husband they
have slain,
Tho’ “there’s nobody killed but a privateer two.”
That mother sits weeping alone in her cabin,
The low mourning winds in the tree-tops are sigi?’
ing,
Her four little children stand gazing around her,
VTonderinr the reason why mamma keeps crying.
“Your papa, my darlings, never more will return,
Never more the'fond ties of affection renew,
In the cold distant grave his body’s reposing,
But there’s nobody killed but a private or two.”
How lonely and sad is the cold world to them now !
Ah ! who ean portray the deep sorrow that is there i
Four orphans so desolate, left drifting alone,
A mother’s heart wrapp’d in the black gloom of dis
pair '.
When they think of the grave where hat father's
now sleeping.
Recall to the memory his last fond adieu,
How sad t* be told with such vrauton indifference,
That “there’s nobody killed but a private or two.’>
B***.
A correspondent from Lees army writes: A
touching episode occurred a few days since which
deserves more than a passing notice. While a por
tion of our pickets were charging those of the ene
my to drive them from a position from which
they were annoying us considerably, private ush
ington Davis, 2d regiment, was mortally
wounded. When brought to the breast
works, h* was met by .his friend land commander,
Lieut. Col. W. S. Sheppard, and bis hand p, .
by young Davis he bent over him, who said: “tv
onel, toll father that I fell while charging taea -
The picket is off duty l” These beautiful w ,
were his last, for he died immediately after.
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Special to the Intelligencer.
Nf.au Marietta, June 19th, ’■>.}
Intelligencer, Atlanta, Ga.: ggg
On 'yesterday there was’.heavy skirmishing 'an j
cannonading along the lines. On Cantey's divij ,
line the enemy attempted to establish a battery, bv
sixteen companies of Infantry and one battery' ,
artillery being thrown out, the Yankees were pre
vented from establishing their guns. On Bates' aa 1
walker’s line the!skirmishing was very brisk, as a ls»
on French’s line. Our artillery w a3 effectual'
manned, and find with great precision and rapidir v
Our also behaved handsomely. Ou
loss was small. Colonel Jackson, 21st Alabama, hi*
an arm 'shot off by a stray shot, ne is seriously
wounded, but it is hoped he will recover. |
Ihis morning the enemy opened on our lines %
brisk artillery fire, and sharpshoeting is going ou
between the pickets. Theldemonstrations of the en
emy on our*; left are not believed to be anything
more than feints to divert attention from the ririr
wing, where the main attack will prebably %*
made.
The weather continues inclement, and render!
tho roads almost impassable. It is still ralnia*
but shelling and sharpshooting continue along the
lines. .
The enemy are reported to have moved a i* r ,
body of troops on our right this morning. If cor
rect, we are well prepared for them.
ST. CLAIR.
NOTICE.
The members of tho Douglas Ambulance Corps,
are requested to meet at the store of Goodrich k Cos.,
this (Wednesday) morning at 9 o’clock, on business
of importance.
F. S. CHAPMAN,
Vice Presidam.
C. G. Holmes, Sec’y.
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NOTICE!
Headquarters Post, j
Columbus, Ga., June 21, 1864. <
The following dispatch has just been received ,
these Headquarters:
Atlanta, June 21s:.
Commandant Post, Columbus, Ga.
General Johnston orders that you immediate
pro cee d to impress every able bodied negro aia .)
within your reach, and send them on first train to
this plaee to-day. Let the impressment be prompt
and thorough. Each negro will bring with him a.
blanket, and either an axe, shovel or pick, and suf
ficientjcooking utensils. They will not he require!
longer than a week.
(Signed,) M. J. W/iIGHT,
Brigadier Genera.
The citizens of Columbus and the vicinity, ars ur
gently requested to respond promptly, and repo ,
their names to the Provast Marshal.
GEO. O. DAWSON.
Maior, Commanding Pos
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HIT HOODS!! HI MR!!!
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lUSjriS. DESSAU’S,
FROM TilE LATE BLOCKADE SALE AT
.A/u-gtista., Oa,
The goods are all superior to what i.s
offered elsewhere, and will be sold lowe
than lately. In the assortment can be
found :
Ladiesi' Sew Hals.
Sew Oonuet Ribbons.
Yew Bells,
Boblnet Itfusquilo Veiling, •
Tuekingasad Dressin? tombs
Ladies’ Hosery,
Three y’ds wide Linen Sheeting
Superior Bleached Shirting,
Printed Jackonefs,
Ginghams,
English and French Calicoes.
Bombazine. Alpacas,
Elegant Ceroes.
CA LL -AUSTE) SEE.
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Notice to Gas Consumers.
’ AU parties usuing Gas who have not settled u..»
their bills for tho last Quarter, are notified that ua
less payment is made before the last of this mont i
the Gas will be cut off said premises.
We are in'need of money and.cannot carry on j s
works without it.
By order of the President.
C. E. DEXTER,
je 2l 56 Treasurer.
GOOD NEWS FOR THE LADIES!
GREAT REDUCTION ofPRIC ES
IN
OODS 1
JUST RECEIVED A FRESH ASSORTM K N
IDIR/Y'-GhOOIDS,
Ladies’ French Kiel Waiter*
anti Fancy Fasslmers.
“Which I offer for sale from 50 to 100 per cent. 5v
low former prices. B. JACKSON.
Columbus, Ga., .Tune 21 dim
ALABAMA WA REHOUSE.
COTTON STORAGE.
E have room to store several hundred bales' >*
VY ton. Send forward. KING & ALLEN
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AUCTION,
7
23y JTOTUST <£>UJXJSr.
ON Thursday the 23d inst., at 11 o’clock in front
my auction room, I will sell
20 Boxes ol Tobacco.
Modern Grade. Five dollar bills taken at par. 'in
is the last chance to invest $5 bills and save the it
count,
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WAATEO.
T’O exchange SUGAR for SPRING CHICKEN
L at the rate of two pounds of Sugar for lh.
Chickens. The Sugar is a splendid article—nm- :
superior to any that can now be found in this ma
ket. I will exchange as much as 50 pounds in rh
above manner. For further information apply at
the Times Offiee. jelO tf*
Lo§t.
AN INDIA RUBBER OVERCOAT bc t ween tin
A Post Office and Muscogee Depot, on the after
noon of 17th June. The finder w r ill please leave :
at the Times .Office. R. J. MOSES.
je is at
By Ellis, Livingston & Iff.
To Refugees, Lawyers, Doctors and Other*.
r PHE HOUSE AND LOT situated at Crr.w: . ■
1 Ala., formerly owned by Judge Tate, is now 1 •
sale at a reduced price. House has five wee ■ •
large rooms, good *ut houses, good vineyards, u'- e
young orchards of desirable fruit, 115 acres land a'
tached, with fire well and spring of water. 1-
who want a comfortable and healthy place m a
- will do well to apply soon. '
land radjoining can be bought at reasonable rr
junelT 5t S2O
Government Transportation M op.ks, .
0)1 uu bus, Ga., June iO, .
I have Osnaburjrs, Augusta Sheetings and Augc -
ta Spun Yarn, some numbers as high as 12, wir
desirerto exchange .‘on equitable terms for Bu
and Meal. THO3. JOHNSON,
je 17 lm Special Ag't Q. M. Bed
WA ATI R!
Mi sckgke Railroad Oitp-:. ;
Columbus. Ga., June fifth, :Sdi.
WANTED a good BOILER MAKER or BLA '
vv S>!ITIT. Apply to
W. L. CLARK.
je IT 2vv Superintendent Museogee R “•
