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could be easily captured. Affairs at Danville, Ky. The Louisville Journal, of October 1st, says: A gentleman arrived in this city yesterday from Danville and brings intelligence as late as Monday evening. General S. B. Backner had arrived at Danville with his command, consisting of about three thousand men, and haDanville with his command, consisting of about three thousand men, and had occupied General Boyle's residence as his headquarters. The rebels are seizing private property of all descriptions belonging to Union men, and have thus confiscated many horses, large quantities of grain, and provisions of all kinds. Mr. Hall, of Mercury county, was robbed of fourteen hundred bushels of grain. All the churches, the deaf and dumb asylum, and a number of private residences in Danville, have been seized for hospital purposes. The residence of Dr. K. J. Breckinridge has thus been appropriated. They require accommodations for about three thousand sick. The rebels are engaged in fortifying the bridge over Kentucky river, near Camp Di
Runaways. --The following slaves ran away from the Piedmont Railroad, at Danville, on the 3rd inst., Henry, black, about 35 years old, has several whip marked — was recently bought of John King, of North Carolina. Spencer — hired of David Botly, Chowan county, North Carolina. Joe and Tom — hired of Mr. Robertslina. Joe and Tom — hired of Mr. Roberts, Gates county, North Carolina. A reward of $25 will be paid for Henry if takes within the State, or $50 if taken in another State and the legal reward for the hirelings spoil delivery to me at Danville, E. D. Wilburn, Sup't first Piedmont E. R. sc 5--ts Danville. Va. lina. Joe and Tom — hired of Mr. Roberts, Gates county, North Carolina. A reward of $25 will be paid for Henry if takes within the State, or $50 if taken in another State and the legal reward for the hirelings spoil delivery to me at Danville, E. D. Wilburn, Sup't first Piedmont E. R. sc 5--ts Danville
Runaways. --The following named slaves left the Piedmont Railroad, at Danville, and are now at large. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, if taken in the State, or $50 taken in another State, or a liberal reward it, delivered in any jail where they can be secured: Isaiah left on August 1stDanville, if taken in the State, or $50 taken in another State, or a liberal reward it, delivered in any jail where they can be secured: Isaiah left on August 1st; calls himself Isaiah Fanten. Anderson left on August 3d. Willis left on the 6th of August; calls himself Willis Huater; is light brown, spare made, and speaks quick when spoken to. George left on the 6th of August;calls himself George Taylor. Richard left on the 21th of August; calls himself Richard Twysian; ge Selden, recently owned by Wm. Warwark, Macon P. O., Powhatan; navel slightly enlarged. The above slaves having been recently purchased in Richmond, a more particular description will be given as soon as their original owners can be heard from. E. D. Wilburn, Sup't Spection Piedmont Railroad, an 3d--ts At Danville.
Runaways. --The following named Slaves left the Piedmont Railroad at Danville, on the 28th August: Davy--5 feet 2½ inches high, yellow, hazel eyes right arm has been broken, about 33 years old — Bought of Wm. Borahan, of Southampton county, Va. Tom--5 feet 6 inches high, yellow, black eyes, scar over the right eye, Hired of Jesse Brown, Griffin only N. C. A reward of $25 each for Davy and Tom will be paid, if taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, and delivered to me at Danville; and the legal reward for Thacker. E. B. Welburn, Superintendent First Division Piedmont sc 2--ts Railroad at Danville. Hired of Jesse Brown, Griffin only N. C. A reward of $25 each for Davy and Tom will be paid, if taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, and delivered to me at Danville; and the legal reward for Thacker. E. B. Welburn, Superintendent First Division Piedmont sc 2--ts Railroad at Danville
Twenty five dollars reward. --Ranaway from the Piedmont Railroad Company, on Sunday night, October 5th, a Negro man named Wilson Hill, 5 feet 7 inches high, black, with black eyes, has a sear on the left elbow, large mouth, low forehead, about 35 years old, and formerly belonged to Mr. A. Thweatt, of Dinwiddie county. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me, if taken within the State, and $50 if taken in another State. E. D. Wilburn, Supt. 1st Division Piedmont R. R. Co, oc 7--ts Danville, Va.
-5 feet 2¾ inches high, dark brown color, eyes black aged 18, scar across the right arm. below the elbow. Bought of William Allen, Cassey county, Va. The above mentioned negroes ranaway from the service of the Piedmont Railroad Company, at Danville, between the 4th and 24th of September. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, Va., it taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, or a liberal reward if placed in any jail where they can be securee right arm. below the elbow. Bought of William Allen, Cassey county, Va. The above mentioned negroes ranaway from the service of the Piedmont Railroad Company, at Danville, between the 4th and 24th of September. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, Va., it taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, or a liberal reward if placed in any jail where they can be secured. E. D. Wilburn, Sup't 1st Division Piedmont Railroad. oc --ts.