Named Entity Results, Charles Scott

here a day or two before the others, and did not seem inclined to take advantage of our defenceless condition; but as soon as Crook, Hunter, and Duffee came the work of destruction commenced. * * * When the bridge was burnt the wind was very high and set directly up the street, so that the small houses near the bridge caught immediately; then the large lumber house of George Thompson, the Hob house, Mrs. Johnston's, and the houses where Mr. Johnston's, and the houses where Mr. Chandler and Dr. Scott lived. Others caught, but were put out. We are much indebted to Averill's men for the promptitude with which they assisted in extinguishing the fire and helping those who had to move." From this letter, it appears that Averill's troops are somewhat less brutal in their instincts than the generality of Yankee soldiers, and, on the principle of giving the devil his due, we are willing to accord them credit for it. Rumors from the Valley. A report is current that our forces in

as M Babb. Wounded: X W Curry, in hip, slightly; James Taylor, in shoulder, slightly; E M Sharp, leg amputated. Co E Killed: None. Wounded: Corp'l Jas E Quaticburne, in thigh, severely; Privates John Eidson, in hand, slightly; Williamson Rowler, in foot, severely; T A Sego, in neck, severely. Co D — No casualties. Co E — Killed: Nons. Wounded: Corp'l Sam Simpson, in bowels, mortally; Privates D S Rogers, in groin, very severely; S N Griffin, in wrist, severely. Co F — Killed: None. Wounded: Privates John Humphrey, and Robert Yarborough. Missing: R J Vaughn. Co G and H — No casualties. Co J — Killed: Serg't W W Jenkins, and private A F Gardner. Wounded: L A McCall, in foot, severely. Co K — Killed: None. Wounded: Privates J P McManus, in breast, severely; G M Ellrod, in shoulder, severely; N M Cook, in hand, slightly; Reas Bowen, in hand, slightly; O H P Scott, in leg, severely; E F Ellrod, in face, slightly. Columbia papers ple

Richmond Circuit court, yesterday. --Chas. Scott & Co. Va. Board of Public Works.--As this case is one of some interest, we propose to give a brief synopsis of it: At the last meeting of the Legislature a law was passed ordering the Board of Public Works to impress the property of Charles Scott & Co., in Smythe and Washington counties, for the purpose of procuring salt for the citizens of Virginia at a reduced rate. The plaintiffs considered the law unconstitutional, and procured an injCharles Scott & Co., in Smythe and Washington counties, for the purpose of procuring salt for the citizens of Virginia at a reduced rate. The plaintiffs considered the law unconstitutional, and procured an injunction to " restrain the defendant (Clarkson) or his agents and servants from impressing, or in any way interfering with the property of the plaintiffs," Upon motion to dissolve the said injunction the cause came up before his Honor Judge Meredith yesterday morning, and was argued by John Randolph Tucker, Esq, for defendants, during the forenoon, and by John W. Johnston, Esq., of Abingdon, for plaintiffs, during the afternoon. The Court will sit again this afternoon, when John B. Baldwin, of