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A Brigade of Baltimoreffus—Blockade
Movements—Private Property Ap
priated by the Federal Forces.
Richmond, May 14.—Some 609
Baltimoreans arrived here this even
ing, to tender their services to the
authorities. They hold a mass meet
ing to-morrow night, whett a Mary
land Brigade will be formed. The
greatest enthusiasm prevails among
them, and all are anxious for revenge
on the mercenaries of Lincoln.
Military movements are progressing
quietly. The South Carolina troops
will bo mustered into service to-mor
row.
An expedition has also been fitted
out to operate against New Orleans.
The New York Herald say3 that
there are a number of spies in the
Federal army at Washington.
The Hessians have sallied out of
Fortress Monroe and taken possession
of Mrs. Clopton’s farm, about two
miles from the fort, near the village of
Hampton, and are holdihg it to get
water.
Movements of Troops.
Alexandria, May 14.—The steam
er Cahawba passed up past here with
tho Second (Jauuecucut ltegiwent,
800 strong. Three more Pennsylva
nia Regiments, under Gen. Cadwalla
der, are expected via Baltimore.
It is said that two privateers have
been captured by a frigate near New
York.
“Ned Buntiine” was arrested by
our picket this morning, at the Long
Bridge, and brought to town. He
was mounted and in uniform. After
an examination, he was disarmed and
sent back to Washington.
St. John’s, May 14.—The steamer
Pardua , of the Galway line, has ar
rived, with news to the 7th inst., two
days later than by the Europa.
. Lord John llussell made important
statements to the House of Commons
on Monday, relative to American af
fairs, and the Federal Government
committing infringements upon the
international laws by collecting dues
from foreign ships before breaking
bulk. They believed the collection
of duties as proposed would be im
practicable.
The Law officers of the Crown said
that so much depended on circum
stances, that no definite instructions
had been sent relative to Britsh crui
sers on the American coast;
Relative to blockade, it could Only
be recognized when effective.
Regarding letters of marque and
reprisal issued by the Southern Con
federacy, the Government was of the
opinion that the Southern Confederacy
mast be recognized as belligerents.
fBRHT'I.O. Gen. Butler
issued a proclamation ordering
the troops here to enforce the laws.
The authorities, after considerable
opposition, surrendered fifteen dray
loads of arms to Gen. Butler. The
Maryland guards stripped the ar
mory of six hundred Minnie muskets
and have secreted them.
Gov. Hicks requests the loyal citi
zens of Maryland to volunteer fottr
regiments to defend the Capitol, and
serve Abe Lincoln within Maryland.
[This traitor to the South has now
completely thrown off the mask, and
now stands revealed before the people
in all his native hideousness. —Ed.
Adv.]
Harrisburg, May 15.•—Western
Virginians say forty-five counties will
form a separate State. Two thousand
troops from Western Virginia hate
been sworn into the service of the
Northern government.
Washington, May 15. —The gov
ernment has accepted two Kansas reg
iments for three months and one for
three years.
Measures are contemplated here for
the support of Andy Johnson and
friends in Tennessee.
It is improbable that an attack will
be made on Harper’s Ferry, from
Pennsylvania or Maryland without a
strong corps from Washington to cut
off succor from Southern Virginia.
The murderer Sickles, who offered
liis Brigade for the war has beett ac
cepted.
Forts Reilly and Leavenworth have
been ordered to be cleared of all who
sympathize with secession*
New York, May 15.—Anderson
left to-day for Cincinnati. The sen
timent is general that Washington
will be attacked.
Alexandria, May 15.—Mysteri
ous movements in Washington this
morning, At an early hour the Rhode
Island regiment was ordered to' hold
themselves in readiness to march at a
moment’s notice having the caissons of
their batteries quietly gathered;
Wheeling and North-Western Vir
ginia will probably be the next points
of the United States occupation.
Affairs in Montgomery.-
Montgomery, May 15.—1 think
that the loan bill, authorizing $50,-
000,000 to be raised by bonds or
Treasury notes, v will probably be
passed to-day. No direct tax Will be
laid at this session, for want of the
necessary information regarding the
values of property in the different
States; but there will be ai pledge to
pass such a bill as soon as such infor
mation can be obtained. This pieuge
cannot however, be redeemable under
three or four months, by which time
the necessary information will be ob
tained.
Affairs in Alexandria.
Alexandria, May 16.—-TheMary
land legislature has adjourned, after
appointing a Peace Committee to wait
on Presidents Davis and Lincoln;
Gov. Hicks, of Maryland, has
called for four regiments of militia to
obey the requisition of Lincoln.
Blair has suspended the mails be
tween Memphis
The Governors of Pennsylvania
and Ohio have pledged their protec
tion to the Submissionists of the Pan
handle of Virginia against the author
ity of the State.
There is a reliable report that the
small pox has broken out among the
Lincoln soldiers in Washington.
The reports telegraphed by the As
sociated Press, relative to the capture
of privateers, are sheer fabrications,
concocted in Washington, and intend
ed, if possible, to frighten those now
getting letters of marque. Place no
reliance in subli stories.
Alexandria, May 15— P. M.—
There were mysterious movements in
Washington thismorning. The Rhode
Island Regiment was ordered, to be
ready to move at a moment’s notice.
.The caissons, of theii* batteries were
quietly gathered together.
• Wheeling and North-Western Vir
ginia will probably be the next poiht
of Federal occupation. Washington
and Alexandria are quiet to-day;
We have received BaltirtiUre news
of this morning. Ross Winans has
been arrested, charged with treason
in selling the Baltimore steam guns td
the Virginians;
I.lontoomery, May 15—9 P. M.—-
It is believed that the finance bill (to
raise funds for the war) was passed
to-day. The tariff bill will be passed
before Congress adjourns. The patent
right bill will be laid over until next
session.
New Orleans, May 15;—Advices
from Northern Texas state that 800
federa l forces are within Fort Washita,
and that the Texans are holding them
at bay, with a fair prospect of/drivirtg
them away.
Important from New York.
New York, May IG.—Ringgold’s
battery has passed toward Wash
ington;
Two thousand troops, via Perry
ville, have landed at Locust Point;
It is supposed that their destination is
Washington.
It is stated that Gov. Letcher has
prohibited the military authorities
from giving persons passes to leave
Virginia.
The Northern War Department
estimates that 50,000 troons will have
landed at Locust
posed that their destination is Wash
ington.
Baltimore, May 16.—1 tis report
ed that seven steamers are coming up
the bay.
Ifiiportant from Washington.
Washington, May 10.—Gen. Scott
emphatically approves Gen. Butler’s
proclamation.
Marshall Kane, of Baltimore, will
probably be arrested.
A spy was arrested to-day with des
patches for Gen. Lee.
It is understood that the govern
ment is fully prepared to protect the
Union men in Western Virginia.
It is reported that Winans, of Bal
timore, will be sent to Annapolis for
trial. ,
Gov. Hicks says that Maryland will
have five regiments next week at the
service of the Federal Government.
Louisville* May i7.—Keokuk
and Quincy papers say that hundreds
of Union men have been driven from
Missouri by orders of the Southern
league.
Dr. Lennox, of Liberty, Missouri,
has tffeefi arrested and sent to Jeffer
son for trial, under the operations of
martial law, charged with raising a
company of Union toliiflt&'ers;
Montgomery, May 18.—Arkansas
was admitted, to-day, a member of
the Con*ederate States.- A portion
of her delegates—Messrs. R. M.
JtfhrtsOn, A. Rust, A. H. Garland and
W. W. Rust—are here. Mr. H. T.
Thompson is expected to arrive to
morrow.
Alexandria, May 18.—A large
quantity and stores from
the West* bound to Baltimore, were
stopped at Harper’s Ferry yester
day.
ST. Louis, May 18.—The Federal
authorities have.taken several cannon
and pistols, and ammunition from the
Police Commissioners, and sent them
to the Arsenal.
Baltimore, May 18.—New batte
aies have been erected at Harper’s
Ferry.
The Postmaster General intends
suppressing the steam mail service in
all the seceded States.
The Ringgold Cavalry were grossly
insulted while passing through this
city to day. r .
- It has been reported that the V lr
ginia ‘ troops have been withdrawn
from Maryland territory through the
remonstrances of Gov. Hicks.
Philadelphia, May 18.—The
steamer Yankee is reported off Cape
Henjopen with a prise steamer m
tow/
TH E GEO RGI A. WEEK LY .
War Commenced I
FIGEcFaTSEWELL’S POINT!
BATTERY*OTTHE CONFEDERATE
STATES FIRED INTO!
LINtfOIITsTEAMER DISABLED!
r~ ■
Richmond, May 20.— The battery
at Sewell’s Point, eight miles from
Norfolk, was fired into on Saturday
and again on yesterday; The battery
returned thb fire on Sunday tflth great
effect. The steamer was completely
disabled and made signals of distress.
Steam tugs were immediately sent
from Fort Monroe and hauled her off.
Stoppage of Hails and Express.
Alexandria, May 19.—General
Mansfield, Lincoln’s commanding of
ficer Washington, has issued an
order forbidding the Express Compa
ny henceforth carrying parcels or let
ters South of the Potomac. No
Northern papers Or letters came
through by mail yesterday or to-day.
So We presume that the anticipated
stoppage of the mail has taken place.
Washington, May 18.—The steam
er Cahaba, has arrived, and reports
the Harriet Lane as blockading the
James and Elizabeth Rivers; the
Monticello, York River, and the Qua
ker City, Chesapeake Bay.
Diplomats here say, that great
anxiety is manifested by their Several
Governments* as to which section will
prove the victors in the present con
test. Think* if they are forced to
take sides, they will have to look after
Cotton and Free Trade. Erigland is
disposed to move cautiously, and is
trying to make France take the
lead.
It is Viamored that France has ah
Agent traveling through the South.
President Lincoln assembled the
Cabinet in great haste to-day, and sent
for Gen. Butler.
The Govefntaent means to deal
with Missouri in the same manner as
Maryland ; find have determined on
taking possession of Hannibal and
the St. Joseph Railway.
The Government has also concluded
to appoint Collectors of Revenue for
the Southern Ports—the duties td be
collected on board of Men-of-War.
The President has authorized Dan
iel E. Sickles to raise a Division of
10,000 men within sixteen days, prom
ising him a Major Generalship.
Ross Winans has been released* he
agreeing to do nothing hostile to the
Federal Government.
ment are enormous, and fears of rais
ing sufficient means are entertained.
The Federal troops are becoming
munitious. Bad fare is assigned as
the reason of theii - discontent.
The Seventh Regiment, tin Friday
night, had a mock funeral over their
jdnk.
The New York Tribilne is becoming
alarmed ; has just learned thiit Vir
ginia is full of troops* fully arinet} and
equipped.
SPECIAL; NOTICES.
CASH, iri„all eases, will be required for Job
Work, Transient Advertisements, and Spe
cial Notices.
NOTICES.
As many of the former patrons of the Green
ville Maso'tiic iTemale College lidve heretofore
complained of the difficulty of finding board for
their children, the President of tiie College res
pectfully gives notice that he has rented the
large and commodious building ftnotvti as
Campbell's Hotel, and is fully prepared to board
pupils at as low a rate as can be obtained any
wbSfS:
All entrusted to his case will bfc faithfully at
tended, and find all the comforts and advan
tages of a heme. W.M. HENRY PECK.
WANTED TO EIRE 1
A NEGRO MAN to work lit the —
Apply to ELI,IS & FREEMAN.
15—ts.
GEORGIA, Merriwether County.
WHEREAS William Z. Braswell and Wm.
B. Smifh, Administrators of the estate
of Isaac D. Braswell, deceased, apply to me
forfeturs of dismission from said trust: this
is therefore to notify all persons interested to
be and appear at my office within the time pre
scribed fay law, and show cause, if any they
have, Why said letters should not be grunted.
Given under my hand at O'fftre this the 17lb
day of May, 1861. F. KENDALL,
may 22-6 m 0. M. C.
GEORGIA. Merriwether Connty.
VITtiEREAS William B. Smith, AdmiriiStm-
YY tor on the estate of William J. Lambert,
deceased, represents that he ' s fully and faith
fully administered said estate and applies for
letters of dismission from said trist : this is
therefore, td notify all persons interested to fee
and appear at my office within the time pre
scribed by law and .-how cause if any exists,
fifty said letters of dismission should not be
granted. _ • -
Given under my hand at office this thd 17tb
day of May. 1861. F. KENDALL.
; may 22-6 m O- M. C
NOTICE.
TWO months after date application will be
made (o the Court of Ordinary of Merri
wether County for leave to sell the lands and
negroes belonging to the estate of Alexander
Malcom, late 6'f said county, deceased. .
JAMES a. RONE, Admr.
May 17th, 186 L m2 2-2 m
ALL those indei t- and to the estate of Barnett
Malcom, late of Merriwether County, de
ceased, are fiereby notified to make immediate
payment. And those having demands against
said estate are to present them ttl
terms of th* law.
JAMES A. RONE, Admr.
May 17th, 1861. ™'2l- 6, u
Country Produce.
CASH paid for .Chickens, Turkeys, D«f»kfc
Butfor sb4 Egg* «t ths of this pop«-
NEW
PIBURWG MILLS!
AT TROUP FACTORY.
TnS NEW FLO amo MILLS, at Troup
Facteiy, having the latest improved SMUT
MILL and CORN CLEANER attached to the
Machinery, are now finished.
Diiriag the dry Summer month* the mills
wilt run at night when necessary.
Persons living at a distance, bringing GRAIN
TORE GROUND, and
WOOL TO BE CABBED,
«itn have all done at night, proving that “Time
it Money.”
WOQLCkfIDS in One Order. Persons liv
ing beyond LaGrange -or ort ihe Railroad, ran
deposit WOOL with Groeery Merchants at La-
Grange. O'ur wagons will carry Wool and
Rolls. THOMAS LESLIE, Agent.
P. S.—We will BARTER Itry Goods and
Groceries for Wheat, Corn, Bacon and other
eatables. [ls-2rn.] T. h.
GROCERIES & HARDWARE.
HUGH E. MALONE
Tjespeclfiilly solicits the custom Os his old.and
-•A new patrons at his well known stand at the
Post Office.
Sjgar, Coffee, Syrup, Tobacco, Cigars, Boots
dcShdes, Guns, Iron Ware, Powder, Shot,
Lead, Soatp, Oils, Candles, V'iyte fjead,
and the usi frlralfnt
eties of at,, Class fcb ,
stor'e. .. Rochas also a
splendid assortment
OF GAP-RETSON’S LONG ISLAND
The cheapest. Ard the best, when we cona*Jfr
the quality and quantity .in every paper.
As he pAy's cash for his goods he is obliged,
to ask the siime of his paltons.
J-'y- lv :
ff/H. RIdiARDS,
IjMli Seller Siitiimter*
AND DEALER IN
Sheef Music k Musical Instruments
Generally,
LAGRANGE, GA;
IRESI'ECTFULUY isrvite the Citizens of
MerriwetheraistfUiff w'joiningeoiinties to my
large and well .-assorted stock of College;
School, Medical and Books, nl.* o
Prince’s, Ma&on .ajid .'Hamlin’s, and Foster’s
Harmoneons aucK'Sfelcufeons. Together with
Boardman, Gray i&GoV And Newman’s justly
celebrated Piano Folses/
Melodeons
from 175 to 500** Always on hand, all the
new music for tb'fc 'Plano. Sheet music mailed
free of expense. 'Materials for Oil, Grecian arid
Opaque Painting. Y :‘*
All orders thankfully received and promptly
attended to. R. H. RICHARD*.
2 ly.
Doctor F. 0. Dannclly,.
PHtSljj' ~~*>«BsySON,
ds.y - •
and desire*. .
life are de*<Bgfe
He is • .. . -«fi the
u Giaiits of jfe*. *-/xten&ive Libra
ay— a cofnpletti TJase of~B<7rgical Instruments,
with ali the most approved Appliances for re
lieving deformities, &c.. and tenders to bis friends
and the public generally (he benefits of all the
vast improvements in Medical and Surgical Sci
ence.
Call at his Residence. 1-ly
DR. J. B. HAREISS;
GREENVILLE, GA.,
Practitioner in Medicines,
Wbolesufo A Retail Dealer in
Drugs.Medicinps, Chemicals, Fine Toile, Soaps,
Pe; turnery. Fas-i-y Toilet Articles, Glass,
FijAttv Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye
Stuff-, Fine Brandy.’?, Wines, Ker
nsiueOil,Tobacco, Cigars. Ac.
All of which i will Sell eitremeiy lififr for
CASI! nr approved credit. Tire cash is preferred.
Farmers' and Physicians' orders Solicited.
A friAh supply of Gardpr.JSfcd just received
1-ly.
A. D- CRAVER,
Pint & Jitjttflt glare,
GREENVILLE, GA,
Fine Brandies* Select Grocfertfc*,
Wines, Cigars,
Sardines, Tobacco, "
Nails, Oranges,
Apples, Snuff,
Soda, ~.».„Cider>
- Lemon Syrup, •/£•._
All of which he will sell at astoundingly low
prices. I’iease to give Min a call—you wil.
find him at the south corner, V. his old stand
always at his post. 1-1?
buggies, Wagons,
BLACKSMITH WORK
Os every kind, and
§IEH PAINTING,
Plain and Ornamental, done in Superior style
at the Carriage Factory of
G. G. HOWARD.
3— ly Greenville, Ga.
IsotfTHERN ENTERPRISE! I
THF undersigned having, with a view to
profit, «nd commercial independence, pur
chased the TANNERY in tlikj place, ate desir
ous of purchasing a stfppiy Ot
BARE St HIDES.
They ask the people to aid them in this enter
prise by saving; all (hi Bark and Hide?, 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 L<-ath»r,and
gwa, ELLIS k FREEM AN.
GrAnviUc, March 18, 1861. 7-ts
BLANKS,
OF every description on hand and printed to,
order at the shortest notice at this office. *
Justices of the Peace. Ordinaries, Sheriffs, and
otby* in want will pleas* tak* do* notie* and
govern tbemeelv** secordißgiy-
' j isroxioE
l LL parson* having demand* (gainst the ei-
X tat* of John W. Wall*, laMof Merriwetber
>unty, deceased, are requested to present th*
me to th* subscriber, duly authenticated,
itliin time prescribed by law. All those in
ibted to said estat* are bereby notified to
akc immediate payment.
Apnl, 1 llh, 1861. WI. H. HINTON,
Il~6w. Adm’r.
LAND! LAND!! LAND!!!
nek THE undersigned offer for sale the
iIL Plantation of the late Joseph Moore,
•ceased, lying in the Bth District of Merri
wether County, and containing about 400
■res of good Oak and Hickory Land,
and adjoins th* plantations of Col. W. R. Fa
ir, A. J. Jones and others. It is in as good
neighborhood as any in the State.
For terms apply to titber of the subscribers,
J. V. MOORE,
10-tjan C. W. HOWARD.
TATE OF GEORGIA, I TO ALL WHOM
Merriwether County. } it may concern.
Notice is hereby given that tiro months from
is date ! shall apply to the Court of Ordinary
' said County, for leave to resign my trust a*
uardian for Sarah L. Franklin, minor.
J. J. HUSSEY.
April Ist, IBGI.
lAWSON,, GILBERT & BGKR,
' -
Whitehall Street, Atlanta,
IMPORTERS
and Wholesale and Retail dealers in
IARDWARE,
CUTLJjR V, GUNS,
IRON AND STEEL,
Also Cook, Parlor and Office
3TOVBB,
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Tools,
OF ALL, KINDS.
Leather and llubber Belting,
-.OW FOB. CASH I
10-ly
ji
jj VA *'e-r v os fl
)) & Printing- & (
MUINBRy KOOIS
MRS. J. BORING,
Atlanta, has just opened a magnificent
U assortment of articlts in the Milinery
lade.
I sfrlhs Sonnets
flf the latest style, Rich Trimmings, Laces,
Bdgings, Ac., Ac. AH exceedingly cheap.
9 The citizea? of Merriwether are respectfully
Bnvited to call at her Millinery Room's,
Whitehall Street,
I io~3nt. Atlanta.
' SOUTHERN
COTTON PACKER!
TiHI? SCREW was invented by R. G. Wii-
JL liamj, of Georgia, and is decidedly th*
aost convenient and durable Screw now in use.
t can be worked fay hand or horse power, The
ntire cost of this Screw wiii not exceed $125.
tny planter wishing to build a Screw that will
ust his life time will please apply to the under
.tgned for the right. J. N. BURTON,
2-ly WarneruilU, Merriwether Cos., Ga.
§liing:ies!
The undersigned having located at
Williarnsvillc, Pike. County, Ga.,
begs leave to sav to those interested in b ilding;
hatthey'ean be supplied by calling on him, Stt
be rate of $2.35 per thousand at the pile.
Orders filled at short notice.
. WM. W. BEAUCHAMP
February 17th, 1861. 3-ly
Macon and columbus shiet
ings, Osnafaurgs, Cotton Yarns, and Geor
gia Stripes, for sale by
1-ly HARRIS & JACOBSOH.
3STBW <3-0033^1
FOR SPRING TRADE
18 6 11!
subscribers have received a very hand
some assortment of
rhich will be sold on reasonable terms t*
jrompt paying ereditynstomers, or for Cash.
Give our stock of Dry Goods an examination
jefore making your purchases.
HARRIS <t JACOBSON.
Greeuvilie, March 15th, 1861. 1- ly
ELLIS & SIMONTON
Respectfully inform the public 'hat they art
now receiving their SPRING STOCK, consist
ing of Staple and Fancy
\mi Mi©s*
SOOTS Sc SHOES,
U y IIHI ’i Si
AND BONNET MATERIALS,]
H-A.TS, Sc&.i
Also a good stock of HABDWABE, consist
ing of Pocket and Table Gtltlery, Carpenters
Tools, Grain Cradles aid Scythes, Shot Guns,
Knob and Stock Locks, Hinges, Ac. Also
SADDLEEY, harness,
and a variety of other goods. All of which #4
will sell on reasonable terms for cash or prompt
paying customers. Cal! and examine our stock.
BOOTS AND SHOES!
L ADIES’, Gents’ and Children’s Boots and