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Merriwether Inferior Court—MayTermi
1861.
Op.dkred, That a Committee of two
from each District in this County be
appointed to proceed immediately to
ascertain the number of persons in
their several Districts (who may in the
absence of their protectors in their
country’s service) require assistance
to maintain an honorable support, and
to report the same to this Court, on
the fourth Saturday in this inst.
In pursuance .pf the above order,
we do hereby appoint the following
named persons in and for the several
Districts in said County, to wit S
Ist Dist* 2d Dist.
G. B. Rollins, Bishop Clements,
J. L. Dixon. Thos. McGheei 1
3c? Dist* 7th Dist.
Wm. C. Bray, James Seay,
B. F. Tignor. E. F. Strozier.
Bth Dist. Lower 9th Dist*
John S. Blalock, J. W. Redding,
John J. Hussey. Jas. L. Stephenson.
Upper 9th Dist. . Middle 9th Dist.
H. J. Ilodnette, Rufus Johnson,
Williams. Reuben Strozier.
10th Dist. 11 t.h Dist*
Moses Alman, Win. A. J. Phillips,
B. M. Leverett. J. F» McLaughlin.
Robt. TANARUS, C. Tucker, J. L G.
Martin Andrews, J. I.C.
Jesse Partridge, J. I. C.
A true copy from the minutes of
said Court. Wm. S. Williams,
Clerk.
THE STERN LOGIC OF EVENTS.
The rapid fulfillment of all the pre
dictions of Democratic speakers and
writers, as to what would take place
in our beloved country in the event of
a sectional triumph in the election of
a President, need not be attributed to
any gift of prophecy ; it is the result
of the Stern Logic of Events. Poorly
read in the history of government,
and a poor student of human nature,
must be he who, in the face of the
warfare which the Black Republican
party has been for years waging upon
the institutions of the South, could
not have foretold the disruption of the
Union, and the disasters that might
attend that disruption.
Now that we have entered upon
civil war, let those who would read
the story of the future, appeal to the
game “ stern logic of events.” What
does it teach ? We speak by its in
structions.
It teaches that if Abraham Lincoln
shall persist in attempting to carry
out the policy indicated in his reply
to the Virginia Commissioners, the
fifteen slave States numbering more
than 12,000,000 of people will unite
in a common cause of defending their
firesides and homes.
It teaches that every man, within
their limits, capable of wielding a
sword or levelling a rifle, will take the
field determined, like their revolution
ary fathers of old, to repel the invader,
or to die in the attempt.
It teaches that, soon or later, the
fate of every Northern army sent
within their borders, will inevitably be
that which overtook those of the Brit
ish tyrant which were landed on our
coast to rivet on our forefathers the
chains of slavery.
It teaches that the armies of the
North may meet with occasional tri
umphs; may burn a few cities, and
devastate a few fields ; may rob the
Southern mother and her tender
children of their peaceful and quiet
homes; may here and there incite
servile insurrections, but successes
like those will only provoke the wrath
of Heaven, and raise up for the South
“ armies to fight their battles for
them.”
It teaches that, at least, after one,
three, seven or ten years shall have
passed away, after our armies have
vanished before the never failing aim
of the Southern rifle, the irresistible
charges of Southern chivalry, and the
terrible ravages of a Southern climate,
after myriads of Northern homes have
been made desolate, and poverty and
distress shall begin to stalk abroad in
the» streets of our cities and milages
—then the hearts of our people will
yearn for peace, and peace will come.
It teaches that the independence of
the Confederate States trill be recog
nized, and that the North will be com-,
pelled at last to grant that which, in
accordance with the spirit of Ameri
can liberty, it should promptly and
cheerfully concede/
Such are the teachings of the stern
logic of events. We pttt them upon
record and invite all who read this ar
ticle to remember predictions founded
upon therm. The authority of the
Federal Government will never again
. be established within the limits of the
seceded States. The people of those
States will never again recognize that
authority voluntarily, nor can they be
compelled to do so by force/— Bangor
(Mffine) UniontfApfil 18/
Frofit Washington and Virginia.
Richmond, May 9/—Prentice, of
the Louisville Journal, writes to his
brother in New York, expressing the
opinion that Kentucky will secede/
From Washington we learn that it
was reported in that eity yesterday
that the Cabinet have had under con
sideration a plan to capture President
Davis and Vice President Stephens.
Gov. Letcher has anonymous letters
from "Washington to ; the sdrrre effect.
The Virginia Regiments were or
dered to-day to march to Culpepper,
tile headquarters of Geftz Cocke/
What Gen. Cocke Says.
• New York, May B.—Brigadier Gen
eral Cocke says that Gen. ltuggles is
quartered at Fredericksburg, Vs.«*
Cocke to take position in front of
Washington, in connection with tho
commanding officer at Harper’s Ferry,
and defend the Potomac border against
Northern invasion.
Gen Cooke denies that the Capitol
has over been threatened by the Con
federate States authorities; but he
threatens to open war upon 'Washing
ton, if the soil of Virginia or the grave
of Washington is polluted by the tread
of a single armed Northern man.
Military Movements in Cairo,
St. Louis, ‘Mo., May B.—Batteries
have been planted at different points
near this place, along the Mississippi
and Ohio, fully commanding both
rivers. t
Montgomery News.
Montgomery, May B.—The Postal
Department of the Confederate States
is ready to take charge of the mails
at any moment Congress may direct.
No detention of the mail need be ap
prehended in consequence of any pol
icy Lincoln’s Government may pursue.
Senator Bayard.
Philadelphia, May B.—Senator
Bayard, of Delaware, arrived here
this morning, but has again left for
Wilmington, Del., for fear of a per
sonal assault, on account of his South
ern proclivities.
Military Affairs in Washington.
The Government has declined to ac
Cept more than one regiment, of three
months volunteeis, from Michigan,
Only Three Years Troops Wanted.
Washington, May Bth.—The War
Department here has telegraphed to
Gov, Andrew, of Massachusetts, that
no additional troops are Wanted here
unless they will enlist for three years.
Butter Preparing for WaC.
Alexandria, Va,, May B.—lt is
reported here that a battery has been
erected opposite Gen. Butler’s station
on the Patapsco river, which can effec
tually rake his command. Butler, it
is said, is preparing to take it.
Tennessee Legislature,
Nashville, Tenn., May B.—The
proceedings Os the Legislature have
been made public. -A military bill
was passed calling for fifty-five thou
sand troops, and appropriating five
million dollars—two millions positive
ly, and three millions conditionally.
Stopping the Supplies.
Louisville, Ky., May B. —The Sur
veyor of Customs at this port has ffeen
ordered by his Government to prevent
all shipments of arms, munitions and
provisions to the seceding States, pass
ing by or going through Louisville,
“Dixie ”
New York, May B.—John A. Dix,
Esq., has accepted the Major-General
ship of the New York forces.
Troops Concentrated at Harper’s Ferry.
Philadelphia, May 9.—lt is re
ported that the Virginia troops are
concentrating at Harpers Ferry.
The Northern Government feels no
apprehension of an attact on Cairo.
Washington, May 9.—Gen, Lee,
Commander of the Virginia forces,
says that his troops shall not cross the
State line unless attacked.
Miscellaneous.
Alexandria, May 9.—Simonton,
of the N. Y. Times , was accidentally
shot yesterday in Washington.
A soldier was shot by a policeman
in Washington yesterday.
A member of the Seventh Regi
ment was accidentally shot in Wash
ington to-day.
The vote in Arkansas was sixty
nine for, to one against secession.
The Court House in Frederick, Md.,
was burned yesterday,
War Movements.-
Washington, May 10.—The War
Department has received information
that 50,000 men are within two days’
march of Richmond.
General Scott has ordered a rapid
augmentation of troops at Washing
ton.
Willard’s Hotel Was saved from
conflagration from adjoining buildings
by the N. Y. Zouaves. It was set on
fire in five places/
Perryville, ssd., May 10. —The
graduating class of the West Point
Military Academy have arrived here
to drill the Federal forces.
Toronto, Ca., May 10.—The iron
steamer Peerless has been purchased
by the Government at Washing ton.-
Chambbrsburg, Pa., May 10.—-
It is reported that the Virginians are
fortifying the heights on the Maryland
side of the Potoroaa. Thera are al
ready about 6,000 Confederate States
troops there.
New York, May 10.—The steam
ship Quaker City is blockading Cape
Henry.
It is rumored that the Virginians
are fitting out the steamships York
town and Jamestoft, to run the Jataes
River blockade.
“ BeaUty and Booty,” are among
the devices on the flags of the New
York military, on the way to Balti
more/ - "
TH E GE OR GIA WEEK h Y
New Southern Telegraph Line.
Richmond, May io.— The organi
sation of a Southern Telegraph Line
has been completed to-d&y by tho
election of Dr. W. S. Morns, of
Lynchburg, as President, and J. R.
Dowell, General
The line from Alexandria South is
now entirely distinotand disconnected
frofo the Washington line Northr
The new officers are Vifginiabs, end
sdund to the <sore. The most perfect
confidence may be placed in them and
in their zeAl and devotion to the
Southern cause. The wires between
Alexandria and Washington have been
taken down,
Important from Alexandria.
Alexandria, May 10.—Seward
will, in his instructions to Adams, the
Abolition Minister to England, repeat
more in detail the instructions given
to Dayton,
The New York Courier Dnquirer
says that it has assurances from Sew
ard that the war will begin in a few
days, and from Blair that troops will
be sent to New Orleans.
We have important news from
Maryland.
In the Legislature, on Thursday, S._
Teackle Wallis, of Baltimore, sub
mitted the report of the Committee on
Federal Relations. It declares that
the war waged by the United States
upon the people of the Confederate
States is. unconstitutional, repugnant to
civilization and sound policy, and sub
versive of free institutions. A pro
test is entered against the war on the
part of Maryland declaring that she
will take no part, directly or indirect
ly, in its prosecution, and the asser
tion is made that Maryland desires the
peaceful and immediate recognition of
the independence of the seceded
States.
The present military occupation of
Maryland is protested against as un
constitutional, oppressive and illegal.
The final resolutions assert that,
under existing circumstances, it i§ in
expedient to call a Sovereign Conven
tion of the people of Maryland at
this time, or to take measures for the
immediate organization of the army
and militia.
The report closes by proposing the
adjournment of the Legislature to a
day to be named.
The repott Was adopted by a vote
of ayes 49, nays 11. R
The resolutions were made the spe
cial order for this morning/
A body of Lincoln trOOps passed
through Baltimore about three o’clock
yesterday afternoon. It was done in
this way: A fleet of United States
vessels were first observed from the
wharves of Baltimore, coming up the
Patapsco river, under the guns of
Fort McHenry. The vessels were the
steamers Maryland, Philadelphia, the
Ice Boat and three propellers, under
convoy of the Harriet Lane war steam
er, The fleet had on board a total of
about 2,700 men. The transports ap
proached the wharf at Whetstone
Point, and landed the troops there,
while the Hdfriet Lane stood off witli
her port holes opened to protect the
landing. As soon as the debarkation
of the forces was completed they were
transferred to special trains and
passed on towards Washington.
All is quiet now at Washington and
Alexandria. There has been no move
ment to occupy Arlington Heights.
Rumored Trouble in Missouri.
Washington, May ll.—lt is ru
mored here that the Missiouri State
troops, under Governor Jackson,
have invested the city of St. Louis,
and that some eight thousand Federal
troops, under the Black Republican,
Frank Blair, is defending the city.
Large numbers of Confederate
troops, with heavy ordinance, are con
centrating at Alexandria.
A large Confederate force is also
marching towards Harper’s Ferry,
with, a view, it is supposed, to force
their way into Pennsylvania, and
cause a diverson of the Federal forces
from Baltimore.
It is reported that the mountain
forests, on the IVlaryland side of the
PotomaA, have been fired.
Geii. McClellan, of Ohio, has been
appointed Commander of the Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois forces.
Washington, May ll.—James C.
Sloo has been appointed Surveyor at
Cairo/
Maryland Legislature.
Baltimore, May 11.—In the Leg
islature to-day, the Committee on
Fedoral Relations reported, denounc
ing the war against the South as un
constitutional. They sympathise With
the South ; implore Lincoln to accept
the olive branch held out to him by
the Confederate State?; ask the
peaceable' recognition of Southern In
dependence ; says the present military
occupation of Maryland is a flagrant
violation of the Constitution; but
advises citizen not to molest the Fed
eral troops.
Thirteen hundred Federal troops
from Perryville moved toward Wash
ington to-day.
Strengthening Fort Kouroh.
Boston, May llth.—The steamer
Pembroke has sailed hence with rein
forcements, provisions and munitions
of war for Fortress Monroe.
Col. Dimakiek, at the latter Fort,
was engaged in mounting Colirmbiads
and barbette guns on the land side of
the Fort.
Over 70,000 men have responded
to Gov/ Letcher’s call for volunteers-
Alexandria Menaced.
Alexandria, May 11.—The Uni
ted States steamer Pawiloe slipped
her cable, late this afternoon, at the
Washington Navy Yard, dropped
down, and now lies off the city close
to the wharves, with her port-boles
open and guns run out.
hjsyt apoiifß, May 10, via Mobile,
Yitr-About twenty .shots were ex
changed, between the Confederate
ttoops ft\jd Picket Guard at Camp
Butler list, night.
Baltimore, May 11.—The Western
train was stooped by Virginia troops,
r ten miles West of Frederick, and ox
anjiiied. The same will be done to-all
the Western trains hereafter.
The Virginians are strongly posted
on the route. A train of Western
cars, with one hundred horses,, des
tined for Baltimore, were captured by
them to-day.
—.—
Three Men Killed. —Wo learn
from a passenger, from Philadelphia,
that, one <Jay last Week at Havre de
Grace three of tho Northern volun
teers who were marched from the
yefusigd to go any-fqrther, as
igning as a reason that they did not
volunteer to go into a war of invasion
upon the South. An officer Who was
standing by instantly cut and hacked
two of the men to pieces. The third,
Who took the same gronnd, gave vent
to a similar expression for the Union,
cut his own throat from ear to ear,
rather than allow himself to be hacked
to pieces.— -Charleston Courier,
Fifteen hundred free colored men
in New Orleans, at a meeting last
Monday night, enrolled themselves for
military duty in defence of the Con
federate States.-— Atlanta Confeder
acy,
SOCIAL NOTIGES*
»*"> i»i< ii t •
CASH, in all cases, will be required for Job
Work, Transient' Advertisements, and Spe
cial Notices.-
NOTICE.
As many of the former patrons of the Green
ville M«9Qnic Female College have heretofore
complained of the difficulty of finding board for
theif children, the Pn.kiq.hnt of the College res
pectfully gives noil.tip' that he has rented the
large and commodious building knowfi as
Campbell's Hotel, antjis.'fully prepared to board
pupils at as low a rateloj can be obtained any
where.
All entrusted to his'eaffe will be faithfully at
tended, and find all the comforts and advan
tages of a home. WM. HENRY PECK.
Wanted so hire *
A NEGRO MAN to work in the Travat-d
Appk to EL LI A A JfltEf.JlAN.
13-ts. ’
isf JB-W
AT TROUP FACTORY.
THE NEW FLOITING MILLS, at Troup
Factory, having the latest improved SMUT
MILL and CORN OLE AXEIt attached to the
machinery, are now finished.
During the dry Summer months the mills
will run at night when necessary.
Persons living at a di-dunce, bringing GRAIN,
TO BE GROUND, and
WOOL TO BF CARDED,.
can have all done at ni_;ht, proving that ‘‘Timei
is iVjonev.”
WOOLCVRPS in fine order. Persons Jiv-j
ing beyond L»Q range or on the Rnilroad,
deposit WOOL with Grocery Merchnnts at La-jj
Grange. Odr wagons will curry Wool and;?
lioilsT; ' Ts IOM AS LESLIE, Agent. *
P. S —Wc BARTER f?ry Goods and!
Groceries for \V hea if Oof n ■ . fiac’o n and other)
eatables. [ 1 T. L. |
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cry, the seat of the Congress of the Coil-:
federate States, its matter will always be of the;
most interesting material It teaches Green
ville oasts day of publication.
THE
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‘ Atlanta, Ga. -
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under arrangements just completed, will!
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and, the Mails. ADo, daily reports of the At-J
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advance.
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CY is made up from, and contains the creinn ofj;
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fresh reading matter that any other Weekly inj
the Confederate States. Its Market Reports!
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tions. Price—s 2 a-year; or $1 25 so t sixf
months—invariably in advance.
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~ BOOTS AND SHOES! ~
LADIES’, Gents' and Children’s Boots Sftc
Sheet of aji deferyptidns for.sale fiV
vj?-' • Harris * Jacobsos. •
NOTICE
i LL persons having demands against the M-
L fate of John W. Welle, lute of Merriwether
unty, deceased, are requested to present tlta
rib to tha subscriber, duly authenticated,
thin time prescribed bjr J*w. AH those in
hted to said estate are bereby notified to
ike immediate payment.
Apr,!, Hth, 1861. WJC. H. HINTON,
}l-6w. Adm’r.
LAND! LAND!! LAND!!!
|*t uuaeiMguro truer lor sate the
Aif. Plantation of the lete Joseph Moore,
‘Ceased, lying io the Bth Di,triot of Merri!
wetber County, and. containing about 400
re * v" od ottlc Hickory Land; t?aid
tud adjoins the plantations of Col. W. R Fa
r, A. J. Jones and others. It is i a as good
opighborhood as any in the State.
For tetms apply to hither of thfc subscribers
t J- V. MOOUE,
O. W. HOWARD
YATE OF GEORGIA, J TO all whom
Merriwether Ceunty. f it may coasgm.
Notice is hereby given that two months from
IS date I shall apply to the Court of Ordinary
said County, for leave to resign ray trult as
uardtau for Sabah Is Franklin, minor.
April Ist, 1881. HUSSEY.
iAWSON, OILBKfiT & BURR.
S9Bk
Whitehall Street, Atlanta,
IMPORTERS
and $ bolesale and Retail dealers in
HARDWARE,
CUTLIIRY, GVN3,
IRON AND STEEL,
Also Cook, Parlor and Office
STOVE3S,
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Tools,
OF ALL KINDS.
leather and Rubber Belting,
L.OW FOR CASH!
10-iy
miuinery rooms
ivur-s.
DF Atlanta, has just opened a magnificent
assortment of articles in the Milinery
fade.
SFfiiHS BONNETS
if (he latent style, Rich Trimmings, Laces,
Sdgings, £c., <fcc, All exceedingly cheap.
The citizens of Merriwether are respectfully
nvited to call at her Millinery Roorfcs,
Whitehall Street,
id-3m. Atlanta;
—■ ;——
SOUTHERN
COTTON PACKER!
SCREW was invented by R, G. Wil-
A liamS, of Georgia, end is decidedly the
most conveoieptued durable Screw now in use.
U enn V>« work**! l>v hau'J or horse power* The
entile cost of this Screw will 'not cxc figs.
Any planter to buiid a Serew tbittwili
last his life time wi'T to the iißdet
signed for thr> right. ' J. 2L UURTdN,
2-1 y iVurnerville, Merri
jgih.ing:le@S
The undersigned having Ideated at
Willianisville, Pike County, Ga.,
begs leave to say to those inteftsted in b ilding,
that they can be snpplied by Calling on him, at
tile rdte of $2.35 per thousand at the pile.
Orders filled at sliorf nolice.
WM. W. BEAUCHAMP
February 17tli, 1861. 3-ly
TVs ACON AND COLUMBUS SHIRT*
IvX ings, Osnaburgs, Colton Yarns, anil Geor
gia Stripes, for sale bv
1-ly HARRIS <fc JACOBSON.
Southern enterprise!
THE- having, with a view to
profit, and commercial ifldependence, pur.
chased the TANNERY in this place', are
ous of purchasing a supply,of
BARK <&: j&iIZDES.
They ask the people to aid them in this enter
prise bv saving ail the Bark and Hides, for
which they will pay the highest prices in CASH.
Now show your patfiotism by saving the Bark
and iii&O's, and we will furnish the Leather and
Shoes. ELLIS A FREEMAN.
Greenville, March 18, 1861: 7—ts
GJOOJDSiI
FOR SPRING TRADE
18 6 1!!
rpHE subscribers have received a very hftnd-
X some assortment of
SPfUHG GOODS I
which will be s6ld on reasonable terms to
prompt paying credit customers, or sot Cash.
Give oar stock of Dry Goods an examination
before miaking your purchases.
HARRIS * JACOBSON.
Grteurillt, Marik 15 th, 1861. 1- ty
ELLIS & SIMONTQK
Respectfully inform tbe public 'hat they trO
now receiving their SPRING STOCK,- consult
ing of Staple and Fancy
SOOTS Sc SHOES,
B6HMIS,
and bonnet materials,:
HATS, ScC^,
Also a good Stock 6f HARDWARE, coaaiat
ing of Pocket and Table Cutlery, Carpenter *
Tools, Grain Cradles and Scythes, Shot Gang,
Knob and Stock Locks, Hinges, Ac. Also
' SADDLERY, KARNES?,
and ft variety of other goods. All of which wS
will sell on reasonable WhWs for cash or prompt
paying customers. GaHftnd examine oar Stoa .
' Country £tfduce.