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Mr. Editor: I give below a list of
the Officers of the Home Guards or
ganized on last Friday, at the Court
ground, in the first District. The of
ficers are mostly composed of old
men, but brave stout and vigorous,
and the intention of the organization
is to protect their own District, but in
a case of emergency, they would go
to any part of the county and perhaps
in the State:
James Gladen, Captain.
D. Carroll, Ist Lieutenant,
James Brown, 2d “
Wm. Brown, 3d “
W. J. Mitchell, Ist Sergeant,
Thos. Simmons, 2d “
Sylvanus Moody, 3d “
John Wright, 4th “
E. R. Carter, Ist Corporal,
W. W. Phelps, 2d “
W. W. Crane, 3d “
Chas. Findley, 4th “
G. B. Rollins, Sec’y and Treas’r.
J. L. Dixon, Pres’t of Company.
More Companies Going to Virginia.
Yesterday morning the 8 o’clock
train brought the Echols Guards from
Merriwether county, commanded by
Capt. C. W. Howard, and numbering
73 men; also, the Independent Blues,
from Selma, Ala., Capt. James Kent
—llO men. These Companies are
composed of the best men in the local
ities from which they came. All the
powers of earth can’t put down such
men as these, till their “ wind. is stop
ped.” They were on their to Vir
ginia, and left on the morning trains
—the Echols Guards going through
Tennessee, via the State Road, and
the Blues via Augusta.
Lieut. E. C. Mobley, of the Echols
Guards, was called out by our citizens,
and made a most feelingly, eloquent
and patriotic address. —Atlanta Con
federacy.
PROCLAMATION
, To the People of the Confederate States
When a people w r ho recognize their
dependence upon God, feel themselves
surrounded by peril and difficulty, it
becomes them to humble themselves
under the dispensation of Divine Provi
dence, to recognize His righteous gov
ernment, to acknowledge His good
ness in times past, and supplicate his
merciful protection for the future.
The manifest proofs of the Divine
blessing hitherto extended to the ef
forts of the people of the Confederate
States of America to maintain and
perpetuate public liberty, individual
rights and national independence, de
mand their devout and heartfelt grati
tude, and of their dependence upon
the Judge of all the Earth, and to in
voke the continuance of His favor.
Knowing that none but a just and
righteous cause can gain the Divine
favor, we would implore the Lord of
Hosts to guide and direct our policy
in the paths of right, duty, justice
and mercy, to unite our hearts and our
efforts for the defence of our dearest
rights; to strengthen our weakness;
crown our aftns with success, and ena
ble us to secure a speedy, just and
honorable peace.
To these ends, and in conformity
with the request of Congress, I invite
the people of the Confederate States
to the observance of a day of fasting
and prayer, by such religious services
as may be suitable for the occasion,
and I recommend Thursday, the 13th
day of June next, for that purpose ;
and that we may all on that day, with
one accord, join in humble and rev
erential approach to Him in whose
hands we are, invoking Him to inspire
us with a proper spirit and temper of
heart and mind to bear our evils, to
bless us with His favor and protection,
and to bestow His gracious benediction
upon our Government and country.
(Signed) JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By the President:
R. Toombs, Secretary of State.
Richmond, Va., May 21.—Brig.
Gen. Mansfield, of the U. S. Army,
will command a division es 25,000
men for the invasion of Virginia.
Lincoln is reported to have said
that “ something is on foot to startle
quiet people, North and South.”
Brig. General Reeder will command
the forces against Harper’s Ferry.
Lord John Russell, as to letters of
marque, cites the precedent case of
Greece when separated from Turkey.
The right was allowed, and the laiv
officers of the Crown declared that
such right belonged to the Southern
Confederacy.
St. Lours, May 22.—Major-Gen.
Price and Gen. Harney have been in
consultation in reference to the neu
trality. Both professed a desire for
peace. Price pledges the power of
the State to preserve order, and Gen.
Harney agrees on his part to make no
further movements.
New York, May 22.— Mexico has
been assured by the Washington Gov
ernment that the Monroe doctrine will
be enforced, and that should any Eu
ropean powers interfere, she will be
supported. Spain has been informed
that if she proceeds in the San Do
mingo affair, she will do so at her
peril.
Baltimore, May 23. —The navy
has adopted anew system of signals.
Hereafter passports will not be
granted to citizens of the Seceding
States unless they make professions of
loyalty to the. Federal Government.
Gen. Butler says that a few days more
will put him iq Richmond..
BY TELEGRAPH.
From the Seuthern Confederacy.
Missouri Militia Disbanded!
CONSPIRACY IN BALTIMORE DIS
COVERED 1
—j
MORE CONFEDERATE PRIZES!
Commissioners in
Ellsworth’s Death Confirmed!
Spanish Fleet Going to New
Orleans.
VIRGINIA CAVALRY SURREN
DERED !
Washington, May 24th.—Eight
Regiments, supplied with fifteen
rounds cartridges and four days’ pro
visions for each man, started to-day
for the invasion of Virginia. The
New York 7th, 9th, and 12th Regi
ments, Sherman’s Battery, the Fire
Zouaves, one Regiment from New
Jersey, one from Michigan, and the
District Militia, comprise the Brigade.
The Virginia picket guard were
previously driven in by the advance?
guards of the Federal forces.
One Regiment took the road lead
ing to Fairfax Court House, twenty
miles from Washington; another
stopped at the forks of the road, one
mile from Long Bridge; the Seventh
advanced midway between the Bridge
and Columbia Spring, on the line of
Railroad.
The District troops will return to
Washington this morning.
The Fire Zouaves, (Lincoln’s “ Pet
Lambs,”) the 14th, 59th, and the
Jersey Regiments, hold Alexandria.
Arlington Heights are occupied by
several Regiments.
The entry of the Federal troops into
Alexandria, this morning, was attend
ed by the death of Col. Ellsworth,
commander of the Zouaves. He was
shot while hauling down a Secession
flag—supposed by a concealed foe.
Very grea't excitement prevails among
the military in consequence.
The body of Col. Ellsworth will be
taken to Washington.
The invading columns is variously
estimated to contain from six to ten
thousand men.
St. Louis, May 24.— Gen. Price
ordered 4,000 of the State Militia at
Jefferson City to disband. They
made some resistance; but it is be
lieved they have quietly dispersed.
Ji. howitzer, a mortar, with a quan
tity of balls and shells, and 300
pounds ammunition, have been sent
from the Arsenal here to Cairo.
Washington, May 24.— C01.
worth’s personal friends, includiM
Mr. Lincoln, are deeplp affected in
consequence of his death. The bells
are tolling, buildings dressed in mourn
ing and flags at half-mast. His re
mains are lying in state at the Navy
Yard.
The Government has startling in
telligence to-day from Baltimore.
Loud and prominent Union men are
secretly abetting the Secessionists.
Their names and places of abode are
known.
The Seventh Regiment occupy Ar
lington Heights, and the 89th are
throwing up breast-works:
Forty Virginia Cavalry surrendered
to-day to Sherman’s Battery, finding
themselves unexpectedly at the mouth
of his guns.
The steamer Mount Vernon, came
nigh sinking before reaching Alexan
dria. It is supposed she was secretly
injured at the Navy Yard before leav
ing.
Harper’s Ferry and Norfolk are to
be simultaneously attacked.
The Postmaster General has ordered
the discontinuance of,the mails to all
the seceded States, except Tennessee.
Spain has ordered six first class
war frigates to New Orleans.
The Privateer steamer Calhoun, has
captured two steamers.
St. Louis, Mo., May 24th.—The
steamer J. C. Swan was seized this
morning and will probably be confis
cated. She had been engaged previ
ously in bringing arms from Baton
Rouge.
Five thousand pounds of lead, South
ward bound, was seized at Iron Moun
tain, Missouri. Some resistance was
offered and several shots were ex
changed, but “nobody hurt.”
Gov. Black, of Nebraska, is bound
Eastward. Indian depradations are
reported as very imminent on the
western frontier.
St. Louis, Mo., May 23.—General
Harney proclaims that he and Gen.
Price have arranged matters in regard
to neutrality. A proclamation com
mands the people of Missouri to be
have themselves or else both govern
ments-will participate in maintaining
the laws. Gen. Price, having had
the first opportunity, has maintained
”The‘*jfcfclS interest * upon the State”
debt be paid.
Chicago, May 23. —Owing to diffi
culties in regard to curfency, the
farmers of the north sell
their produce excepwor specie? ’*l
St. Joseph, Mo., May*23 , .-£rhe
Union flag which has been floating
over the Post Office has been torn
down, and that over the Turner’s Hall
"has been taken down by themselves.
THE GEORGIAIWEEKLY.
Very Latest!
Further Eaxticulars of the Occupation
"Of.Alexandria.
| May 25th.—Forty
mounfs|pHien in the service of Vir
ginia, unddr command of Capt. Ball,
Were takA,prisoners at Alexandria
yesterday "morning. Having had
timely warajpg, it is. supposed that
Ball surrendered intentionally.
I .Mr.‘Jackson, thp proprietor of the
hotel, was asleep when Col. Ellsworth
entered and tore down the Confeder
ate flag, which was prominently dis
played from the hotel. Awakened by
the noise Jackson sprang to his feet
and shot Ellsworth through the heart
with a double-barrelled gun. Jackson
was immediately riddled by the bullets
of the Zouaves. After his death his
body hacked by bayonets. After
the train had left with Cob Terrett’s
command, five hundred Zouaves tore
up the Railroad track.
The Railroad bridge was burned by
the Virginians. The telegraph office
was taken possession of by the Feder
al troops, the operators having suc
ceeded in effecting their escape with
their instruments. The Federal
’* R «A)} l jlanded frem steamers. One
of flying artillery and cav
alry came over the bridge. Our sen
tinels along the river fired upon the
steamers, and the fire was returned by
them. All our troops with the excep
tion of Capt. Ball’s company, escaped
in safety. All persons who desired
were permitted to leave town. Gen.
Lee considers Alexandria indefensible
Should the federal troops advance, the
first battle will take place at Manassas
Junction, as our troops will not retreat
further. Gen. Bonham has been
abundantly reinforced, and is fully
prepared. The Carolinians have the
post of honor, and will maintain their
ground at all hazards.
Appointments.
Montgomery, May 25. —C01. Wm.
H. T. Walker has been appointed
Br.igadier General in the Confederate
Army. Capt. John D. Walker and
Lieut. Bagley are here.
Railway Collision and Loss of Life.
Richmond, May 25. —A collision
took place to-day on the Orange and
Alexandria R. R. between two trains.
Col. Kershaw’s* South Carolina regi
ment was on board one of the trains.
Two of his men were seriously injured
and several others slightly. Two
Virginians and one negro were killed.
It was supposed to be either the work
of treachery or carelessness on the
part of the engineer. The engineer
has absconded.
Proclamation.
oj( E r Y) May 25.—The Pres
. issued his Proclamation, an
nouncing a treaty, offensive and defen
sive, between Tennessee and the Con
federate States. All ‘the Tennessee
arms, military operations, &c., are
turned over to the Confederate States.
Mails Stopped.
Washington, May 25.—The mails
in all the seceded States, except Ten
nessee are to be discontinued by order
of the Postmaster General.
The British Proclamation.
Washington, May 25th.—By the
proclamation of the British Govern
ment, its subjects are forbidden to en
list ships of war, and transports are
forbidden to attempt to break a block
ade actually effected, to carry soldiers,
dispatches or material of war for either
party. Spain orders six war frigates
of the first class to American coasts.
Later from Manassas.
Manassas Junction, May 25.—1 t
is now (Saturday afternoon, 3 o’clock)
all quiet here. All communication
between here and Alexandria has
ceased. There are rumors of a fight
at Harper’s Ferry. We are Expecting
a fight here soon, and indeed know
one will shortly take place. Stirring
times ahead.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CASH, in all cases, will be required for Job
Work, Transient Advertisements, and Spe
cial Notices.
AEiOJVLE GTJARDSI
YOU are hereby commanded to meet at the
Court House, in Greenville, on Monday
next, at 10 o’clock, A. M.
By order: BANNING, O. S.
Greenville, May 28.
DISSOLUTION.
THE Copartnership heretofore existing be
tween MOBLEY it WESTBROOK as part
ners in the practice of Law, is this day dissolv
ed by mutual consent.
E. CHArEL MOBLEY,
BRYAN A. WESTBROOK.
May 22d, 1861.
GF" The undersigned will continue the prac
tice, with the cases on hand for the old firm,
and, returning thanks for past patronage, would
respectfully and earnestly ask a continuance of
the same. BRYAN A, WESTBROOK.
17-lm
WANTED TO HIRE!
A NEGRO MAN to work in the Tanyard.—
A Apply to ELLIS <t FREEMAN.
GEORGIA, Merriwether County.
Tl7'HHJjt|A§ Joseph A. Huddleston, gnar-
Vt_diajKWtete person and property of Geo.
.£ .l|ißblT4l®f(feLapplies to me for letters of dis
m?HK)n froTtP*faid trust; this is, therefore, to
notify ail persons interested to be and appear
atltybffice within the time prescribed by law
and show cause, if any thety have, why said
letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand at office this the 26th
day of May, 1861. F. KENDALL,
17-6 m O. M. C.
FIQUfUN© MillS!
AT TROUP FACTORY.
THE Sew FLOUING MILLS, at Troup
Factory, having the latest improved SMUT
MILL and CORN CLEANER attached to the
machinery, are now finished.
During the dry Summer months the mills
will run at night when necessary.
Persons living at a distance, bringing GRAIN
TO JjjJM«|OUND, and .
WOOL TO BE CARDED,
can have all done at night, proving that “Time
is Money."
WOOL CARDS in fine order. Persons liv
ing beyond LaQrange or on the Railroad, can
deposit WOOL.with Grocery Merchants at La-
Grange. Our wagons will carry Wool and
Rolls. THOMAS LESLIE, Agent.
P. S.—Wo will BARTER Dry Goods and
Groceries for Wheat, Corn, Bacon and other
eatables. [ls-2in.] T. L.
GROCERIES & HARDWARE.
HUGH E. MALONE
Respectfully solicits the custom of his old and
new patrons at his well known stand at the
Post Office. --
Coffee, Syrup, Tobacco, Cigars, Boots
& Shoes, Guns, Iron Ware, Ponder, Shot,
Lead, Soap, Oils, Candles, White
and the usual assortment of vafi
"elies of a first •!*£» edrihtry j
* store. He has also a
splendid assortment
OF GARRETSON’S LONG ISLAND
The cheapest ard the best, when we consider
the quality and quantity in every paper.
As he pays cash for his goods he is obliged
to ask the same of his patrons.
i-iy-
R. H. RICHARDS,
sr& SHstiflntr,
ASD DEALER IN
Sheet Music & Musical Instruments
Generally,
MGRANGE, GA.
I RESPECTFULLY invite the Citizens of
Merriwether and the adjoining counties to my
large and well assorted stock of College,
School, Medical and Miscellaneous Books, also
Prince's, Mason and Hamlin’s, and Foster's
Harmoneons and Melodeons. Together with
Boardman, Gray it Co’s, and Newman’s justly
celebrated Piano Fortes.
Melodeons from 45 to 150 dollars. Pianos
from 175 to 500. Always on hand, all the
new music for the Piano. Sheet music mailed
free of expense. Materials for Oil, Grecian and
Opaque Painting.
All orders thankfully received and promptly
attended to. R. H. RICHARDS.
2-Jy-
Doctor F. 0. Dannelly,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGE<?N,
GHEENVXX.I.S, GUO.,
Returns his thanks to the citizens of Merri
wether for their past confidence and sun4| f
-siud ikiHi'fca ln state that energies *
life are devoted to his profession.
He is. Continually corresponding
“ Giants of Medicine”—has an extensive Libra
ay—a complete .Case of Surgical Instruments,
with all the most approved Appliances for re
lievingdeformities, Ac., aDd tenders to bis friends
and the public generally the benefits of all the;
vast improvements in Medical and Surgical Sci-;
ence.
Call at bis Residence. 1-ly j
DR. J, R. IIARRISS;
GREENVILLE, GA.,
Practitioner in Medicines s
Wholesale & Retail Dealer in
Drngs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toile 4 Soaps,
Pei Turnery, Fancy Toilet Articles, Glass,
Putty, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye
Stuff-*, Fine Brandy’s, Wines, Ker
osine Oil,Tobacco, Cigars,Ac.
All of which I will sell extremely low for|
CASH or approved credit. The cash is preferred.!
and Physicians’ orders -Solicited.
A 'fresh supply of Garden Seed just received^
i-ly. |
"XT). GRAVER,
Pint & liquor ftorf.-
GREENVILLE, GA.,
Fine Brandies, Select Groceries,
Wines, Cigars,
Sardines, Tobacco, |
Nails, Oranges,
• Apples, Snuff, f-
Soda, Cider*.
Lemon Syrup, &c., &c.
All es -which he will sell at astoundingly low
prices. Please to give him a call—you wilji,
find him at the south corner, at his old stand
always at his post. I-ly >■_
«(]ARIUAGES.
BUGGIES, WAGONS,
BLACKSMITH WORK-
Os every kind, and
Plain and Ornamental, done in superior styl
at the Carriage Factory of
G. G. HOWARD,
3-ly Greenville, Ga. E
SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE!!
THE undersigned having, with a view tl
profit, and commercial independence, putfl
chased the TANNERY in this place, are desiiaj
ous of purchasing a supply of
zbAjrk;- cSc kidesl
They ask the people to aid them in this entefl
prise by saving all the Bark and Hides, fcß
which they will pay the highest prices in CASifl
Now show your patriotism by saving the>Bar|l
and Hides, and we will furnish the Leather anw
Shoes. ELLtS & FREEMAN. 3
Greenville, March 18, 1861. 7-ts 11
BLANKS^
OF every description on hand and printed SB
order at the shortest notice at this offic*
Justices of the Peace, Ordinaries, Sheriffs, atj§
others in want will please take due notice anS
govern themselves accordingly.
NOT ICE
l LL persons having demands against the es
tale of John W. Wells, late of Merriwether
aunty, deceased, are requested to present the
me to the subscriber, duly authenticated,
itbin time prescribed by law. All those in
3bted to said estate are hereby notified to
ake immediate payment.
April, llth, 1881. WM. H. HINTON,
11-6 w. Adm’r.
LAND! LAND!} LAND 111
a THE undersigned offer for sale the
Plantation of tha late Joseph Moore,
eceased, lyings in the ,Bth Distriet of Merri
wether County, and containing about. 400
cres of good Oak and Hickory Land. Sraid
and adjoins the plantations of Col. W. R. Fa.
or, A. J. Jones and others. It is in as good
neighborhood ns any in the State.
For terms apply to either of the subscribers,
J. V. MOORE,
10-tjan O. W. HOWARD.
TATE OF GEORGIA, ) TO all whom
Merriwether County, f it may concern.
Notice is hereby given that two months from
iis date I shall apply to the Court of Ordinary
f said County, for leave to 1-esign my trust as
•uardian for Sarah L. Franklin, minor.
J. J. IIUSSEY.
April Ist, 1861.
lAWSON,, GILBERT & BURR,
Whitehall Street, Atlanta, • f
I UN* T jB IR, S
and Wholesale and Retail dealers in
HARDWARE,
cut lest, avxrs,
IRON AND STEEL,
Also Cook, Parlor and Office *
STOVBB,
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Tools,
OF ALL KINDS.
Leather and Rubber Belting,
LOW FOR I
10-Iy
(( cards, circulars, jj:
| oi= (I
« % W Georgia SEtwklj, % )>
1 / p RIN £ I
« IS, |
miumm mm
JVEIEIS- <J. BOiFtUSTO,
OF Atlanta, has just opened a magnificent
assortment of articles in the Milinery
trade.
SPRllfWflliiifit S
of the latest style, Rich Trimmings, Laces,
Edgings, &c., <fcc. All exceedingly cheap.
The'citizens of Merriwether are respectfully
invited to eall at her Millinery Room?,
WfeUfflfrgft, SfcrfmV . w
io-3m. Atlanta. • .•
SOUTHERN
COIIOff PACKER!'
THIS SCREW was invented by R, G. Wil
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 5125.
Any planter wishing to build a Screw that will
last his life time will please apply to the under
signed for the right. J. N. BURTON,
2-ly Wurnerville, Merriwether Co.,Ga.
Sb.ingles!
The undersigned having located at
Williamsville, Pike County, Ga.,
b»gs leave to say to those interested in hr iMing,-
that they can be supplied by calling on him, at
the rate of. 52.35 per thousand at the pile.
Orders filled at short notice.
WM. W. BEAUCHAMP.
February 17th, 1861. 3-ly
-\f ACON AND COLTJMBUS SHIRT*
ILL ings, Osnaburgs, Cotton Yarns, and Geor
gia Stripes, for sale by
1-ly HARRIS <k JACOBSO.V.
NSW CtOODSI
FOR SPRING TRADE
1861!!
THE subscribers have received a very hand
some assortment of
s?mm GBBissf
which will be sold on reasonable terms to
prompt paying credit customers, or for Cash.
‘ Glve'onr stork of Dry (sbo3s SrTexamtuation
before making your purchases.
HARRIS £ JACOBSON. ..
Greeuville, March loth, 1861. 1-ly *
%u , l!|||| Wm '•CIIIJIWi •'HP w M
ELLIS & SIMONTON
Respectfully inform the public ‘hat they are
now receiving their SPRING STOCK, consist
ing of Staple and Fancy
©if CDO'DOy
BOOTS Sc SEtOES,
i y lul & k & j
AND BONNET MATERIALS,
MATS, &C.,
Also a good stock of HARDWARE, consist-*
ing of Pocket and Table Cutlery, Carpenter’s
Tools, Grain Cradles and Scythes, Shot Guns,
Knob and Stock Locks, Hinges, Ac. Also
SADDLERY, HARNESS, -
and a variety of other goods. All of which we
will sell on reasonable terms for cash or prompt
paying Customers. Call and examine our stock.
BOOTS AND SHOES!
I LADIES'. Gents’ and Children’s Boots and
Shoes of all descriptions for sale by
I-ly HARRIS A JACOBSON.