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&duwbns Wmtfk. 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. &C.j dlC.} &€« 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. li ■ ■ ■ wmmmsammmmnmammm 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. je n 2t 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. mi— • 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. je 22 It 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 je 22 2t HIT HOODS!! HI MR!!! _A_T 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. je 21 ts 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 je 21 2w 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, je 21 tds 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 “•