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- a®* We are informed by Mr. W.
T. Lofton, of Rocky Mount, that a
company, for home protection, wag or*
ganized and officered, at that place, a
few days since. The company is ti
tled “ The Silver Grays,” with
R. D. Heard, Captain.
Aaron Sibley, Ist Lieutenaht.
J. W. Clark, 2d
George Maxwell, 3d “
The company numbers about fifty
men. The organization was presided
over by Mr. Moses AMan.
Several patriotic speeches were made
and it. wag resolved that Mr. W. T.
•Lofton should report protteedings for
publication in The Georgia Weekly.
As many of our brave men are soon
to leave us, we believe that similar
companies, for home protection, should
be organized in other* parts of our
county. We believe no one can be
come a member of the Silver Grays
who is less then 45 years of age.
Groat Excitement in Washington.
Alexandria, April 25.
The Government at Washington
lias taken possession us vtio telcgiupli
office, and no dispatch for a Southern
point is allowed to be sent off* unless
it meets their approval.
The Administration is most actively
engaged in fortifying the City of
Washington. The whole force con
gregated there is six thousand, inclu
ding a large number of volunteers.—
The volunteers are strongly suspected
of Southern affinities) and already
much dissatisfaction exists.
A mutiny was threatened yesterday
among those two thousand quartered
at the Capitol, which caused Secre
tary Cameron to be sent for in great
haste.
Batteries are being erected on all
the surrounding hills for the protection
of the city.
It is anticipated that martial laW
will be proclaimed to-morrow.
Spies in the Government employ
are constantly coming in from Vir
ginia, and other States.
The Republicans are terribly
alarmed, and preparations are already
completed for blowing up the Capitol
and other public buildings, in case of
successful attack.
The Federal troops at Annapolis
will hold that point as a means of
egress from the Capitol) as well as a
means of ingress for further reinforce
ments.
The United States naVy and army
is virtually disbanded, which alarms
the Administration to an exceeding
degree. Upwards of one hundred
resignations have been tendered with
in the past two days. Several hun
dred clerks in the various departments
have also resigned.
Lincoln entirely disregards the
counsel of his Cabinet, and is con
trolled by Jim Lane, of Kansas hoto
riety, Cassius M. Clay, and old Frank
Blair. These gentlemen admit the
war to be against slavery, and not for
the Union, and they publicly boast
that they will wipe out States Rights
and establish a strong government to
keep us in subjection.
Maryland is bravely contesting ev
ery inch of ground, and no Northern
troops have reached Washington since
the attack on the Massachusetts regi
ment at Baltimore.
These troops express the greatest
surprise at their reception and attack
in Baltimore. They say they did not
expect any fighting, and only volun
tcered for Washington, thinking it
would be a fine frolic. They are now
growing very restless, and Lincoln is
becoming much alarmed for his per
sonal safety, as are all the Republi
cans in the city.
If the public buildings are not
blown up and deserted, it is said that
the North will march legions in Mary
land and force their way to the Cap
itol.
The Foreign Ministers view Lin
coln's Proclamation as your Cabinet
at Montgomery did. They look upon
jt as a? good-joke, and it-hirs-been-the
soqrce of much merriment amongst
them.
There are no Virginia troops nearer
the Federal Capitol than at this point.
Arlington Heights are yet unoccupied.
Maryland.
We learn that a dispatch from a
prominent member of tne Maryland
Legislature, has been received by a
gentleman ift this city) in which he
states that the Legislature, now in ses
sion, will pass the Ordinance of Se
cession immediately. —Charleston Mer.
Proposals for Peace —Reported Resig
nation of Judges Taney, Campbell and
Wayne.
* Richmond, April 26.^ —Propositions
are being made for Peace* from
Washington, through third parties.
It is believed here that Judges Ta
ney, Campbell and Wayne, of the Su
preme Court, have resigned.
The city is full of troops. Several
Regiments more—including one from
South Carolina —are looked for hourly.
Many of the troops will probably be
sent to Harper’s Ferry.
Five Thousand Indiana and Illinois
Troops at Cairo.
Chattanooga, April 27.—Indiana
and Illinois troops to the number of
five thousand have possession of Cairo,
Illinois.
The Kentucky troops have taken
possession of the heights on the Ken
tucky shore of the Ohio river, oppo
site Cairo. •
Incidents of the Battle in Baltimore.
While the cars containing the
troops were standing at the President
street depot, a clerk from the custom
house went into one of the cars and
denounced the soldiers in bitter terms.
A captain ordered him out, threaten
ing if he did not go they would fire
on him. He replied that they were
too cowardly to fire, when the officer
struck at him with his sword, which
blow he received on the left hand, and
with the other knoeked the' captain
down and took his sword from hint, as
also his scabbard. A private inter
ferred for the protection of his com
mander, and he too the clerk knocked
down with a heavy drawn pistol, and
escaped with his prize—the sword—
the only injury he received being a
pretty severe cut across the hAhd-.
At the intersection of Gay and
Pratt streets, while the soldiers were
firing upon the crowd, two other
clerks from the same place ran into
the ranks, and each knocking down a
soldier with his fists, bore off their
muskets as trophies of their exploit.
The young man shot in the leg and
taken to the infirmary, and attended
by Dr. Morris, appeared quite grate
ful for the humane attentions shown
liiixik Hvkcd vthj cuiu©> (he
simple an& unsophisticated reply of
the youth \vas,i “ Oh, the Flag—the
Stars and Stripes.” It was expected
that the wounded leg would have to
be amputated last night. He is only
about 18 years old, and may he live to
grow wiser as he grows older.
Another of them in the station
house said he had no enmity against
the South) and came only because his
company was ordered out—otherwise
he would have been jeered as a coward
and recreant. Others in tha compa
nies were actuated by the same mo
tives.
A body of one hundred and five of
the volunteers from the North was ta
ken in charge by the police of the
eastern district and sent back. They
are now said to have stopped at Mag
nolia.
At the easterh police station last
night, a German asked for lodging;—
He said he had been forced in the
cars at Philadelphia, but did not know
where they were going to take him.
As one of the mercenaries who
fired at Commerce street discharged
his gun, he was struck with a stone
and knocked down, and as he attempt
ed to arise another stone struck him
in the face, when he crawled intb a
store, and prostrating himself on the
floor, clasped his hands and begged
piteously for his life, saying that he
was threatened with instant death by
his officers if he refused to accompany
them. He said one-half of them had
been forced to come in the same man
ner, and he hoped all who forced oth
ers to come might be killed before
they gdt through the city, lie plead
so hard that no further vengeance was
bestowed upon him, and he was taken
to the police station to have his wounds
dressed.
From our Exchanges;
Abraiiam Frightened.—A gen
tleman recently arrived here from
Washington, states that Lincoln does
not venture to sleep in the White
House, and never stirs out of it un
less surrounded by twelve dragoons.
At 3 o’clock in the afternoon he goes
out to the Soldiers’ Home, about four
miles from the city, where he remains
until morning, closely guarded by com
panies of soldiers. Gem Scott, also,
has a sentry stationed at the door of
his house, and persons who go to see
him must give the countersign. — Mont.
Advertiset.
Lincoln entirely disregards the
counsel of his Cabinet, and is con
trolled by Jim Lane, of Kansas noto
riety, Cassius M. Clay, and old Frank
Blair* These gentlemen admit the
war to be against slavery, and not for
the Union, and they publicly boast
that they will wipe out States Rights
and establish a strong government to
keep us in subjection.
Maryland is bravely contesting ev
ery inch of ground,-and no Northern
troops have reached Washington since
the attack on the Massachusetts regi
ment in Baltimore.
These troops express the greatest
surprise at their reception and attack
.in Baltimore. They say they did not
expect any fighting, and only volun
teered for Washington, thinking it
would be a very fine frolic. They are
now growing very restless j and Lincoln
is becoming much alarmed for his per
sonal safety, as are all the Republicans
in the city.
Spies in the Government employ are
constantly coming in from Virginia and
other States*
The Republicans are terribly alarm
ed, and preparations are already com
pleted for blowing up the Capitol and
other public buildings in case of a suc
cessful attack.
The United States navy and army is
virtually disbanded, which alarms the
Administration to an exceeding degree.
Upwards of one hundred resignations
have been tendered within the past
tw<s days. Several hundred elerks in
the various departments have also re
signed.
NEW YORK.
The excitement in New York is, if
anything, even more intense than in
Philadelphia. Men of wealth declare
that they will spend their last dollar to
defend the Capitol,'and show the South
the spirit that animates them.
At the Stock Board any member
who endeavors in any way to depre
ciate United States stock is hissed
THE GEORGIA:' WEEKLY,
down. They say that if Jeff Davis
captures the Capitol they will retake it
if they have to stretch Ah army through
the whole of Pennsylvania end Mary
land.
Gov. Hicks is denounced by many
as a traitor. They declare that his
professed devotion to the Union was a
mere pretence—that it was intended to
lull the North into a feeling of security,
and that his purposes from the begin
ning has been deceitful in the extreme.
The threats which are uttered against
Baltimore are of the most violent Char
acter, and the feelings of the entire
North, so far as heard from, most vin
dictive. They swear that if resistance
is made to the passage of the troops to
Washington, they will sack and burn
the town.
the Union meeting on Saturday Was
imtnehse. Nothing like it was 6Vef wit
nessed in New York. The virulence of
the feeling against the South is almost,
incomprehensible.
onto,
A similar state of feeling prevails
throughout such portions of Ohio as we
have received advices from. -
A despatch from Lynchburg, dated
Sunday last, sayst
“ Andy Johnson, late United States
Senator from Tennessee passed through
hero to-day on his way from Washing
ton to Tonncssee. A large crowd as
sembled and groaned him, and offered
every indignity he deserved, including
pulling his nose. Every effort was
made to take him off the cars.
“ The demonstration were first sug
gested by Tennesseeans. Great diffi
culty was experienced in restraining
the popnlace. Johnson was protected
by the conductor and others, who
begged that he might be permitted to
proceed home and let his Own people
deal with him.
He denied sending a message as
serting that Tennessee should furnish
her quota of men,”
Richmond, Va., April 25.
The Richmond Convention have
passed an ordinance adopting the
Constitution of-the Confederate States.
Members are to be sent to the Provis
ional Congress,
Gen. Scott has written a letter to
the President of the Richmond Con
vention, in Which he states that he
will not resign, and is determined to
defend the Union according to his
oath.
ggp President Davis, in his pro
clamation on 29th, says he is well as
sured that within a few weeks all the
Slaveholding States will be in the
Southern Confederacy.
Andrew Johnson Canvassing fiast Ten
nessee.
CiiAttANOOGA, April 27.—Andrew
Johnson spoke at Cleveland yester
day, and at Knoxville to-day. He
said he Was in favbr of the mainte
nance of the Federal Union, he would
support the Administration at Wash
ington, and all his powers would be
exerted to brihg badk the seceded
States.
Tennessee Troops for Cairo.
Memphis, April 27. —Five thous
and Tennessee troops will march from
Memphis to the mouth of the Ohio
river in a few days, under Gen. Pil
low.
Gen. Win. 0. Sutler, will command
the Kentucky troops.
All intercourse between the upper
and lower Mississippi, i3 almost en
tirely cut off.
HYMENEAL.
Married in Atlanta, on the 23d ult., bjr Rer.
Lewis Lawshe, Mr. Wm. H. Bailey (Printer,)
to Miss Sallik E. Willifobd, all of Atlanta.
Good luck will fall to a pointer's lot—some
times. If our typographical friend should vol
untcer now he would be a monster, utterly un
able to appreciate his fortunate destiny.
OBITUARY.
Died in this couty, on tbe 2lst alt., in the
3d year of her age, Lci.a, daughter of John T.
and Fetna S. Wood. She has been in feeble
health for thd last five or six months, but taken
suddenljr on the evening of tbfe 20th, breathed
her last early in the morning of the 21st.
Such nre alWitys found with their lamps
trimmed and burning. And while her body
reposes in in the grave, her spirit enjoys sweeter
rest In the bosom of Jesus.
m-tTiifg-tti.
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HOME GITAIiDS.
A LL persons who arp members of the
JX. HOME GUARD'S, of Greenville,
will meet on Monday, tbe 6th inst., at
the Court House, for the purpose of
organization.
Greenville, Ga., April 30.
WANTED!
A FIRST RATE FIFER, to accompany the
Echole Guardt into at life service. Apply
to Capt. C. W. HoWaSd. 13-2 t.
NOTICE.
AS thany of the former patterns of the Green
ville Masonic Female College have heretofore
complained of the difficulty of finding board for
their children, the President of the College res
pectfully gives notice that be has rented tbe
large and commodious building known as
Campbell's Hotel, and is fully prepared to board
pupUt at as low a tats as Can be obtained any
where. *
All entrusted to bis care will be faithfully at
tended, and find all tbe comforts and advan
tages of a borne. WM. HENRY PICK.
BY telegraph.
Reported. Exprutly for the Montgomery Advertieer.
Passage of Stoops up the Potomac
wtociAkASnbi w gov, hicks i
Him 4Ksftttar Adelaide Fired at I
Citizen* StQl Compelled to leave Wash
ington)
Landing of Shot and Shell at Fort Wash
ington!
NetF York 7th Regiment will not Invade
the South I
The 71st Regiment Revolts!
MIDNIGHT ASSASSINATION!
Alexandria, April 28.
Four Vessels, two war steamers, and
two transports, with Northern troops,
passed dp this river thil morning to
Washington.
Gov. Hicks, of Maryland, has issued
a proclamation recommending that the
Maryland occupy a neutral pi)-
sitiofjbgwith regard to the affairs which
now distract the country.
The steamer Adelaide, belonging to
the Norfolk line, was fired at by the
Harriet Lane, on Friday night last, off
Rappahannock, in the Chesapeake.—
She wa'b subsequently boarded, but al
lowed to proceed on her way. . j
Citizens are still compelled to leave
Washington for expressing sympathy
with the Bouth. Two men—one from
South Carolina, and the other a resi
dent of Washington—have been im
prisoned in the Capitol for expressing
secessiah sentiments,
A large quantity of shell has been
landed at Fort Washington by the
Lincoln Government.
The New York Seventh Regiment •
openly and boldly declare that they
will not invade the South for the pur
pose bf warring upon its citizens. In
consequence of this determination,
they are looked upon with a degree
of suspicion by the Northern Admin
istration.
The Seventy-first Regiment of New +
York, now quartered at Inauguration
Hall, hat 4 revolted, in consequence of
re
placed. Tlfey had to be removed to
the Navy Yard.
A nian by the name of Boyd was
shot on the Island near Washington,
by two men, on accouutof expressing
Southern sentiments. He was called
out at midnight from his bed and shot
by the assassins.
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BOOTS AND SHOES!
T AI>IES’, Gents’ and Children’s BboU and
I J Shoes of all descriptions for sale, by _
V-ly HARRIS * JACOBSON.
| '—
At't person having demand* against thee*,
teteof John W. Wells, lateofMerriwethsf
[county, deceased, are requested to present the
pdme to the subscriber, duly authenticated
ume prescribed by law. All those la.
Idebted to said estate are hereby notified to
| make immediate paymeht.
WM. H. HINTON,
* Adm’r.
I LAND I LAND!! LAND!!!
MTHB undersigned offer for tale the
Plantation of the late Jnaenh Mnn*.
ln * th
, County, and containing about 400
acrtf 'ef-fWd Oak and Hickory Land, said
Land adjoins the plantations vt -) o] u, R _*
vor, A. J. Jones and other*. Ittt
a neighborhood at any in the State.
For terms Apply to either of the subscriber*,
J. V. MOORE,
10-tjan C. W. HOWARD.
SfATE OF GEORGIA, ) TO ALL WHOM
Merri wether County. 5 it may concern.
Notioe it hereby giren that two months from
this date I shall apply to the Court of Ordinary
of said County, for leave to resign my trust as
Guardian for Sarah L. Franklin, minor.
J. J. HUSSEY.
April Ist, 1861.
KAWSON,. GILBERT & BURR.
s
Whitehall Street. Atlanta,
IMPORTERS
and Wholesale and Retail dealers in
HARDWARE,
ooTniiiaY, sows,
IRON AND STEEL,
Also Cook, Parlor and Office
STOVBS)
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Tools,
of all kinds.
Leather and Rubber Belting,
LOW FOR GASHI
10-ly
MiIIINBRY RSOMS
MRS. J". SOTU3STC3-,
OP Atlanta, has just opened a magnificent
assortment of articles in the Milinery
trade.
SPRING BONNETS
of the latest 6tyle, Rich Trimmings, Laces,
Edgings, Ac., Ac. All exceedingly cheap.
The citizens of Merriwether are respectfully
invited to caii at her Millinery Rooms,
Whitehall Street,
io-3m. Atlanta.
SOUTHERN
COTTON PACKER!
krtm.3 SCREW was invented by R. G. Wil-
JL liams, of Georgia, and is decidedly the
most convenient and durable Screw now in use.
It can be worked by hand or horse power. The
entire cost of this Screw will not exceed f 125.
Any planter wishing to build a Screw that wiil
S3STSRS? '“WsSSsr"'
2-ly Warnervillt, Memwether Cos., Ga.
Shingles!
The undersigned having located at
Williamsville, Pike County, Ga.,
b-gs leave to say to those interested in b’ ilding,
that they can be supplied hy calling on him, at
the rate of $2.35 per thousand at the pile.
Orders filled at short notice.
WM. W. BEAUCHAMP-
February 17th, 1861. 3-Iy
li/f ACON AND COLUMBUS SHIE.T
--lUL ings, Osnaburgs, Cotton Yarns, and Geor
gia Stripes, for sale by
1-ly HARRIS & JACOBSON.
SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE!
THE undesigned haring, with a view to
prefit, and commercial independence, pur
chased the TANNERY in this place, are desir
ous of purchasing a supply of
BA-BIK Sc bchdes.
They ask the people to aid them in this enter
prise by saving All the Bark atid Hides, for
which they will pay the highest prices in CASH.
Now show your patriotism by saving the Bark
and Hides, and we will furnish, the Leather and
Shoes. ELLIS k FREEMAN.
Greenville , Atafch 18, 1861. 7-ts
rsr:Ew goods i
FOR SPRING TRADE
IQ6 X ! i
THE subscribers have received a very hand
some assortment of
SPRING GO9BS!
which will bp sold on reasonable terrfis to
prompt paying credit customers, or for Cash.
Give our stock of Dry Goods an examination
before making your purchases. . , .
HARRIS <t JACOBSON.
Greeiivilte, March 15(A, 1861. I-ly
ELLIS & SIMONTON
Respectfully inform the public that they are
now receiving their SPRING STOCK, consist
ing of Staple and Fancy
(BOOTS Sc SHOES,
and BONNET MATERIALS)]
kATS, ScG;,
Also a good stock of HARDWARE, consist
ing of Pocket and Table Cutlery, Carpenter’*
Tools, Grain Scythes, Shot Gun*,
Knob and Stoclc EMRs, Hinges, Ac. Also
SADDLERY, HARNESS,
and a variety of other goods. All of which wo
will sell on reasonable terms for cash or prompt
paying customers. CalHknd examine our stock.
Country Rrodtfd*.
CASH paid for Chickens, Turkeys. Ducks
Butter sad Eggs it the office «ts this paper 1