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VOLUME XVI11.
ROME GEORGIA, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 15, 1868.
NUMBER 27
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I as though they were going to hnvo these
» orders executed. And ns tliey dashed
off, Forrest told them his signal gun
would be fired in ton minutes, when in
fact ho said tho rascal had but two little
cannon, and not more than a half regi
ment of men all told. That Forrest
was nothing but a damned swindlor.
The impudent whelps, openly on tho
streets, avowel their intention to bo
back here in less than three months—
burn up the town and hang overy man
in it,- because, they say, thoy wero bush
whacked. This is, of course, an idle
boast of tho poor cowardly devils, to
cover their shame and disgrace.
They said of courso they did not come
into Home just as they expected, but
tliey could stand all that; but such a
fillers of Marriages and Death.*, not ex- W „.J I lv>
lin* Fiv® Dines In length, are published ' , . ,, . , ! , , ,
Mituousiy in the Courier. Tho frionds of number of them to bo gobbled up, by
parties are requested to send in those no- , such a little squad of dirty snotty-nosed
I they will be published with pleasure. l>utlrl nu - ,s " ns l 1l,st endurance.
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Saturday Morning./AIay 1, 1803.
iclcnd yonr Homes nnd your Pro
perty.
It will bo seen from a notice in. this
of our papor, that tho citizens of
loydnnd'tho surrounding counties
recalled on to meet at the Court House,
this city, on Thursday next, HfA inti.,
the puipo.se of forming a military
fjnnization for the protection of their
« and tiieir property. This is a
[lily important movement, and we
ve it our most cordial and hearty
idorscment. Let every boy and;man
nm 15 to 60 years old, fail into lines,
' stand up for tiio protection of thoir
others, wives and sisters. If the
of country does not. move you,
rse sacred claims will surely niovo
u lo notiop.
It is plain noyv that tho enemy, be
lched and routed upon every field
general engagement, has determin-
to turn loose his army in marauding
nils, to dash -through our country
ill torch and sword, to burn an'*
iider. our citizens nnd homes, mur-
mir men and dishonor our women.
We al-e advised that good arms will
fiil'tSlliqU to all who hvo pot ablo to
ply themselves. -
,et all the people in this ..and the
wounding counties, meet in this city
next Thursday ; nnd tho - Indies will
well lo encourage this movement
tlioir presence—they are nil wanted,
me, Indies, and bring your sons and
ur husbands.
The Yankee Prisoners at Rome.
Among this batch of thieves and mur-
rers, was found two companies of N”.
labama Tories ; and amongst them a
iinby the mime of Funderburk, wlio
is born and raised within threo mil.es
Rome. Tliis villainous whelp, had a
Uniit brother in tho 8th Georgia, who
covered with honor and glory, nt
« first bottle of Mannssns, July 21«t
ill. This scoundicl, with his widowed
other, moved to the Sand Mountain
1852, iind since the death of his bro-
er, has been here trying to-get his
lire oi his honored brother's estate.—
admits he piloted the Yankees to
8®“ The-mooting of the Ladles’ Hos
pital Association, which was to havo
taken placo on Wednesday last, was
postponed until next Wednesday.
We will publish the Constitusion as
as soon as circumstances will permit.
Anotiiir Yankee Raid.—The Express
Messengers and others from Rome, Ga.,
Inst evening, reported another raid
into North Georgia and Alabama, by
the Yankees, 3,500 in number. Wo
are also informed that tho 5th Georgia
regiment returning to Bridgeport, was
stopped, ordered back to Rome, and
mounted on tho captured horses and
led by Forrest, together with his own
comand.to meet the invaders. It is
belieyed the enemy were eighty miles
south of Romo, at Talladega, Ala.; en
route for Atlanta.—Chat. Ethel,
mg' Wo hairo sinco learned that this
raid turns out to be a hoax.
I©“ Tlfe Steamer Laura Moore blow
her whistle oft’ yestorday morning, ns
sho was about sigualiizing her depar
ture. Her steam escaping, prevented
her departure.
t&" We regret to learn that Captain
Forrest, a brother of the General’s
commanding, a company in his old
Regiment was severely and it is feared
mortally wonnded, in tho reoent run*
nine fight with tho Yankees from Court
land to Rome.
Death or Bisnor Otev.—Tho dis
patches front. Senatobia, to tho Mem,
phis Appeal of tho 1st, announce tile
sad intelligence of the death of the
Right. Rov. James H. Otoy, Bishop of
the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
TennesAce.
Death of Gen. E. D. Tcacv.—Hunts
ville is again called upon to mourn the
loss of another one of tier bravo sons,
who has fallen upon tho field of battle.
Our community was shocked, .Saturday
evening, by tho sudden announcement
that Brig. Gen. Edward D. Tract had
been killed at Port Gibson.' Miss.,—on
news having been received of the fight
tliore.
Gen. Tract was a nativo of Georgia,
but has resided here for tho piist six
years. He was about 30 years of age, a
lawyer by profession, a man of fine
intellect, well cultivated, of a genial
nature, puro character, and ever actuat.
ed by high toned sentiments of honor—
he was, in short, the ohriRtian gentle*
man. He was a man to have influence,
and stood high in tho esteem of our
community for his honesty, sincerity,
ability nnd manliness.—Hunts, A<lv,
Pqrui.AR Demonstaations in England.
At Stockport, England, recently,
1,500 working men were assembled at a
meeting called for tho purpose of sym-
is place. Ho is safely uiider look in j pilthii , ing w ith lho Federal Govorn-
1 There was also found among them I nt Tht , mootfng , vag interrupted
man by tho name of Phillips, who
raised in Forsythe County, Georgia,
c is alleged to be a Confederate De
fter. lie is 'with Funderburk, 'to-
ther with a Methodist Preacher, sviio
js his name is Brown, who the Yan-
eos say also piloted them, • and many
'«* ago was a Circuit rider in Floyd,
ut no such a man evor rode the Circuit
this County.
Theprisoncrs generally, wero remark*
% impudent and insulting; espaci-
ly the Officers. One of their Officers,
Major, was publicly cursing General
orrest on the Streets, for a scoundrel
id a rascal—stating that when Forrest
emanded a surrender, the Yankee ne-
otiators, were trying to get the best
inns possible, Forrest appeared, sud-
enly to get very mad. Sworeho would
»it no longer, that he would rather
ill the whole of them than not. Or-
ered his couriers immediately to di
the commanders of four separate
itteries, to place them on separate
rints of hills. And ordered the com
lenders of four separate regiments, to
' foamed immediately at particular
'°ints in line of battle of battle. And
The New Flag.—Both Houses of
Congress, on Friday, passed 'a Bill es
tablishing tho flag of tho Confederate
States, nnd it has been approved by the
President. It differs from the ono
adopted by tho Sonato, a few days ago,
only in the omission of the bjqp liar,
.... and consists of a pure white field, with
the couriers absslutely dashed off, our batt)e flag as the union.
with cheers for Davis, calls to order,
d-c., and finally the gas was turned oft‘,
mucii to the disgust of the would-be-
sympathizers,
«6T T ho Now York Court of Appeals
has ordered tho discharge of Mary
Hurtling, the beautiful murderess, of
her husband at Albany, N. Y., a few
years since.
Tho Knights of the Golden Circle
successfully rosisted tho orrest of a
deserter from the Federal army in New
Berlin, Pa., a few days since.
g@“ A nigger war meeting, to raise
recruits, has been hold in Chicago.
ggy* A New York insurance company-
has beeii mulcted to tho tuns of $100,
000 by tho Florida, that amount being
the insurance on the “Lapwing” nnd
the “Colcord,” captured and burnt.
The most Brilliant Feat or the War.
Soon after tho fight between tho Fod-
erals and Colonel Roddy, near Tusoum*
bin, Alabama, a colum of 2000 Federal
Cavalry, all under the command of Col.
Hathway of the 73d Indiana Cavalry,
consisting of the 73d and Gist Indiana,
80th Illinois, and 3d Ohio; diverged
South, with 2 Mountain Howitzers, with
a view to cress the Sand Mountain,
striko tho Coosa River at Gndsedn Ala.—
Thence pass the Round Mountain and
Chattooga River Iron Works, to Rome,
Georgia; thence to the State Road at
Kingston and Etowah Bridge ; thence
to Dalton, Georgia. Tlithoe through
East Tennessee and join Rosenoranz,
with a view to < lea troy the towns, brid
ges,Iron foundries, Railroads, Commis
sary Supplies, on this entire route; ms
king a raid of some 1500 miles.
This was a daring, well planned nnd
well executed expedition, ns far as it
wont. The troops nnd corhmandqrs
wero regarded select, and the induce
ments for success wore strong nnd.over
whelming with tho known Yankee char-
raoter. The plunder and stoalage bo
longed to the Capturcrs. In the event
of success, each member of tho raid was
to receive a Gold Medal, $300 in Gold,
and a discharge from the service during
the war. To accelerate their move
ments, they seized every valuable horse
and mule that thoy could find, taking
them from wagons, buggies, stables, or
plows,'and as -heir surplus increased,
dropping out their own weak nud bro
ken down stock, by tills moans always
keeping mounted on fresh stock.
On Wodnesdaj, the 20th, Geuorul
Forrest, with 500 mounted men, nnd
two brass cannon, started in pursuit—
tho Fedorals having about 80 miles tho
start of him. On Thursday night he
overtook them ; fought and repulsed
them on Sand Mountain. In this fight
Genoral Forrest had his horse killed
under him. From that time onward,
until Sunday the 3d* of May, the time
of tho final surrender of the Federals,
he fought and drove them back, or ra
ther forward, about throo times every
twenty-four hours.
As tliey passed through Gadsilen, thoy
destroyed part of the town and tho Do-
pot. Always destroying every bridge
behind thorn, and otherwise obstructing
the road ns best tliey could. Forrest
fought them near Major Blunt's planta
tion,Friday evening, or Saturday mor
ning. Hero their Commnnder-in-Chlef,
Hnthway, was killed. The command
then devolved on Colonol Straight of
tho Slat Indiana. As they passed on
ward they destroyed the ltound Moun
tain Iron Works Crossing Chattooga
river, thsy destroyed the bridge. Some
time during Saturday night Forrest ha
ving succeeded in orossing tho river,
fell on them at Mrs. Lawrence’s, about
five miles East of Gnylesville. here after
a few hours fighting, terms of capitula
tion for the whole Foderal force was
agreed upon, and tho Federals stacked
their arms.
During Saturday ovening a detach,
mentof 200 had been sent ahead to re
connoitre and attack Rome, as bircum-
stanccs might indicate.
The first information tho people of
Rome had of the. raid, was tho arrival
of Mr. J. U. Wisdom, from Gadsden,
giving information of tho rapid approach
o( the Federals. Tremendous excite
ment, and bo it said to tho discredit of
some, much liquor was_ wasted, doubt
less to screw up their .courage to the
fighting point. By 8 P. M., two cannon, 1 half a mile, and fed our horses with
About 6 P. M., Gcn’l Forrest, with
120 Federal Officers, nnd this detaoh-
ment readied tho City, under sudli
booming of cannon and rejoicings as
has never before been in Rome, and
may never again. Indeed it was right
and just to him and his brave men.—
But for tho noble and gallant Forrest,
and his equally noble and gallant men,
who had pursued and fought this band
of outlaws, robbers, nnd murderers, for
five consecutive days and nights, almost
without eating or sleeping, our beauti
ful little Mountain City, would at this
hour bo in ashes, nnd many of our best
citizons.robbedand murdered. A thou
sand blossingf^ upon them, and a thou
sand prayers for them 1
In their vanity and folly some ot our
vain and swaggering people are trying
to claim credit to themselves for this
glorious success of tho truly indomita
ble and noble Forrest. If wo did any
thing, it was clumsily done. Forrest
has justly won for himself by this almost
superhuman effort, a titlo to a Major
Generalship, and f he is not promoted, hs
Mil not have justice done him; especially
when it is romembered, that with a
picked force of Fedorals four to his one,
ho dashed on thorn, by day, and by
night; und in chasing thorn a tittle over
200 miles, he killed and captured the last
one of them; with all thoir cannon, arms,
horses, stores, &o„ Ac. Killing right
out their leader and 300 men, with n
loss of only 10 killed and 40 wounded.
Thereby saving millions of dollars worth
of properly from dostruetion, by . tho
hands of the cowardly scoundrels and
vandals. ' - V
We of North Alabama, and North-
Western Georgia, will cheer him, and
reiterate our cheers for him, and never
cense, until he shall receive a Major
General's Commission.
We havo but one complaint to make.
We thought he was u little too lenient
to the impudent, boastful, threatening,
cowardly Fedoral Officers.
A CITIZEN OF ROME.
Tho citizens that wero taken up with
tho exooption of one, wero release!#.—
That one was thought to be n bush-
wliaokor, and with six Feds wero .sent
to General Grade's bead quarters at
Bean’s Station;
It proved to bo very fortunato thnt
wo foil back that night. A scouting
parly that wo sent out the next day
after we arrived in camp was informod
thnt a regiment of cavalry and one of
infantry (dismounted cavalry I pre
sume) set a trap five miles this of town
to catch us, hut by the timo thoy got
it arranged to their notion, they dls-
ooverod tho blri had flown.
There t oro seven companies of our
Regimont now encamped at this plaoe
two or throe miles from the Gap on tho
Dixie sido, and on tho road leading to
Big Creek Gap, whore grazing facilities
are better than at our camp on the
other Bide of tho mountain, which is
tho reason why wo wore ordered ovor
—com being, soarco.
There is ono squadron left on the
other side to guard and pioket the
woods londing from tho Gap. Tho
rdilferent squadrons will relievo each
other overy two days. The balance of
our Regiment, and our baggage, have
been ordered up from Morristown .to
this place.
The boys are generally well and are
in fine spirits. Wc are living in olovor.
Our address is Cumberland Gap. ‘
BINGEN.
From the 6th Georgia Cavalry*
Camp Wheeler, near Cumberland 1
Gap, May 2d, 1863. |
Editor Courier : A great many rea
ders of ycur interesting paper, having
relatives nnd friends in our Regiment,
I tleonf it a good medium, thro’ which
to inform them of our whereabouts,
and to give them on account of n trip
wo took to Barboursville, Ky, a few
days ago.
Early on tho morning of the 27th
ult; wo took up the line of march with
two days cooked rations, in accordance
with previous orders. (Major Fain,
Commanding, Colonel Hart being too
unwell for duty.)
When we had got in ten or.twelve
miles of Bnrboursvillo, we were informed
thnt there was likely a force of Federal
Cavalry In town. Wo having only
about 300 men along, our Mqjoi'hardly
knew whether it was prudent to pro
ceed farther. But our boys being eager
to pitch into the Yanks, .or anything
else that might come in our way, wo
ventured on. A few miles this side of
town, wo captured two men, who said
they belonged to the lst.Tcnn. Reg’t,
in tiis Federal service, and were trying
to mnko their way homo. Also took up
several suspicious looking citizens.—
Charged into town about sundown.—
Two or’threo men (bushwhackers prob
ably) not heeding the command to halt,
wero fired at and wounded, but no
Yanks were found. We came back
with barricades of cotton bags, wore
mounted and placed in position on tho
river bank. The citizens from tho
country flocked in with tlioir rifles nnd
squirrel gutis, nnd there soon were
enough to mako a pretty formidable
fight, if they hod been undor any sort
of organization. But the organization-
amounted to as near nono, as possible.
About half past eight, some pickctts
and videttes went out, and a short dis
tance from the City encountered the
enemy’s advance pickets. Here some
skirmishing, for several hours, took
placo between the enemy and these
piokets, and some citizens who had ad
vanced on tho enemy. About 2 P. M.,
the enemy very suddenly, nnd appa
rently, in a great hurry, mounted and
retreated down the road followed by
our skirmishers; whero they metGon’i
Forrest and his party, about 8 or 9 milns
below Rome, including Col. Straight
and all the Fedoral Officers, boing their
prisoners.
It is said tho reason of the sudden
departure of tho Feclerula from Shorters,
was a Courier from Colonel Straight,
iboir Commander, informing Ihcm that
tljcy were prisoners of war. and had
beeu for the last eight hopys.
corn that wo had succeeded in gotting
in and near town.
After our horses had oaten, 'a detach
ment of fifty men wont buck to picket
around and get tho dots. Captain A. F.
Bale with sevoral men went out beyond
town to stand picket. Just at we "wero
about ready to return, a courier citino j
in from Captain Bale, informing than Springs last Sunday. Captain MitqhoU
Richmond, May 5,—Tho following
dispatch was received this evening from
Gaines, near Fredericksburg:
To h's Excellency, President Davis :
At the close of tho battle of Chan-
celloraville, on Sunday, tho enemy wero
reported advancing from Fredericks-
burg, in our rear. Gen. McLaws was
sent baok to arrest his progress, and
repulsed him handsomely thataftor-
noon.
Learning that his force consisted of
two corps, under Gen. Sodgmakc, I
determined to attaok him. I accord
ingly marched back yesterday, with
Gen. Ariderson, and united with Gon.
McLaws, early in tbo afternoon, and
succeeded, by tho blessing of Heaven,
in driving Gen. Sedjmnko across tho
Rappahannock.
We have re-occupiod Fredericksburg,
and none of the enemy now remain
south of tho Rappahannock, or its vic
inity.
(Signod) R. E. LEE,
Gonoral Commanding,
Further from Fredericksburg.
No- further official dispatches was
received from GOn. Lee’s headquarters
last night or this morning; but private
telegrams announca that tho victory is
complete.
Gon. Jackson’s left arm wfts skillfully
amputated below the shoulder by Dr.
McGuire, of Winohestor. The General
was removed to a country house, about
fifteen tnilcs distant from tho battlo
field, and is doing well.
Direct railroad communication with
ou r army at Frederioksburg has not yet
been re-established.
The advance guard of the raiding
party was captured yesterday at Tun-
stall’s Station, on tho York Rivor Rail
road, where a slight skirmisli occurred
betwcon tho Yunkces and a small body
•f Confederate infantry.
From Mississippi.
Jackson, May 5. The enemy wore
repulsed yesterday, at Anderson’s Fer
ry, on the Big Black River, aftor four
hours severe fighting.
Latest from the Big Black.
Jackson, May 5,-r-Tho enemy nre
reported in force four miles this side of
the Big Black, near Edward’s Dopot.
They have captured one- hundred of
our pickets.
- Four Transports Sunk.
Jackson, May 5,
A special dispatoh to the Appeal says
that twolvo houses were burned in
Byliola.
Tho Yankoos encamped last night at
Gwinn's Mills, seven miles abovoByho-
la.—Thoy have since established a per
manent camp there.
Tbo enemy made, a raid on Holly
Four out of six Transports attempting
to pass Vicksburg wero sunk. The
Rebel firing was terrifio.
Richmond, May 6.—The official ac
count of tho destruction of two barges
and a tug at Vicksburg, om the third
instant says that twenty-four prisoners
wero taken, including ono correspon
dent of tho Now York World, two of
tho New York Tribune and Cincinnatti
Times. Tho Packet boat arrived this
morning from Lynchburg. Passengers
report very little damago done the
Canal by tho Yankees. Several farm
bridges over the canal wero doBtroyed
and one look gate damaged. Two
trains with wounded arrived this A. M„
from Frederioksburg. Railroad com
munication with the army is being
again established. Some reliable de
tails of the roeent battles will probably
bo received during the day.
Augusta, May 6.—Tho Druggist’s
Convention assembled to-day. Alatge
number of Delegates were in attendance
—alt tho eieotors wore present. Tho
officors dieted were President E. H.
Huntz, nnd Vice President’s, Mcrsra,
Williams, Stevenson, Hatch, Carter and
Jones. A Committoo was appointed to
draft a Constitution.
Vicksburg, May 6.—It is reported
that Col. Ferguson destroyed two trans
ports nnd two barges nt Greenwood,
and crippled another and drove off
three gunboats. Nothing important
from tho army below. The enemy had
not advanced aoross Big Black at lost
accounts. But one boat in sight aoross
the rivor to-day. A company of 40
Mississippians were captured at Port
Gibson. They subsequently mado
their escape from the enemy, and aro
now with their regiment.—Lt. Col,
PettuB, of the 20th Ala., was taken at
Port Gibson, but made his escape and
rejoined his regiment yesterday.
Richmond, May 6.—-The dispatoh has
issued an extra this P. M., giving tho
first details of tho battle of Chancel-
lorsville. Tho fight is represented in
many respeots to have been one of tho
bloodies't of the war. Our loss waa
heavy in both officers and men. The
enemy had thrown up entrenchments,
and constructed obstieles which after
seveto fighting, wore carried by our
troops. Among the prisoners is Brig.
Gen. Hays, who commanded a brigade
in Couches’ Corps. The prisoner*
represent some forty regiments, mostly
foreigners. On tho lower end of the
lino where Gen. Early commanded,
thcro was aomo hard fighting. Sunday
in tho afternoon Mary’s Hights were
carried ky the enemy, and a number of
Mississippians captured; six pieces of
tho Washington Artillery wore taken
at the same time. Monday morning
the fight was renewed, and the pioces
wore recaptured with a number of
othors. Five Yankee batteries aro
roportod so have boon captured on tho
upper line. From another source it is
learned that about six thousand prison
ers in all. have boon captured. Gen.
A. P. Hill has resumed command.
Gen. Heth is not much hurt and is still
in command. Gen. McGower was
slightly woundod. The 18th Mississippi
killed more than their own number.
Col. Staft’ord of tho 14th Louisiana, was
killed, also Col. Walker of the 18th
Virginia, and Col. Mallory of the 55th
•Virginia.
Mqjor that be hacDcaptured four moun-.
ted and equipped Federals, Tho Major
not knowing but what they wore the
advance of a large force entering town,
ordored tho Captain to come in imme
diately. The prisoners proved to be
one Lieutenant, one Corporal, and two
privates of the 44th Ohio Mounted In
fantry. Said they wore out foraging,
and expected to fail in with their rag.,
in town; also expeotod detachments
of other cavalry regiments to camp
near by that night. Having heard
from other nnd reliable aouroos that it
would be dangerous to romain in that
position longer, our Major doomed it
prudent to fall baok to Cumberland
Ford that night.
nmbushod them as they went out, with
five men, killing Colenel Jenkins, and
capturing his horse and papers.
The Chicago Times of tho 1st states,
that at Milliken’s Bend on tho 24th
Grant’s wholo army was ordered to
move, with six days rations.
Four out of six transports in attempt
ing to pass Vicksburg was sunk by the
rebels. Tho firing was terrific.
New York papers state that the
Editor of the. Atlanta Confederacy was
arrested at Port Royal.
Jackson, May 5.—A special dispatoh
to the Appeal says that twelve housos
were burned at -Byhala, by tho Yankees
who camped last night at Gwinn Mills,
seven riiijes above Byhole. Sinco es
tablishing a permanent camp there a
raid was made on Holly Springs. On
Sunday Oapt. Mitchell ambushed them
as they went out, with five men and
We nriived at our camp at the foot ( killed Col. Jonldns, capturing his horse
tho next evening, without the loss of a , Griin f s whole army was ordered to
man. j move, with six days rations..
ter “Hermes of the • Charleston
Mercury, writing from Riohmoiid
says:
A walk, tho other ovening, brought
mo in tho sight of the navy yard of “a
Confederate Capital.” Two iron-olads
ofthesizeof tho Richmond wero on
the slocks, and the wood work noariy
comploto. Two saucy gunboats ana
tho Patrick Honry, mounting ten guns,
wero in tho stronm. Tho Richmond
was at Drury’s Bluff. This is no secret,
for tho hills ovorlook tho navy yard,
and all may sco who will t
Anaddrossto Christians throughout,
the world appears in our religious
papers, and is much complimented for
its ability. - Tho author is tho Rev. Mr.
Duncan, of tho Methodist Church.
Tho following is told over the city;
In the Capital Square, a few days ago,
a drunken soldier accosted the Presi
dent ;
“Aro you Mr. Davis?”
“I am,” was the stern reply.
“Are you tho President of tho Con
federate States ?” .
“lam.”
“Well, I thought you looked like a
postage stamp.”
I saw this morning a Yanfceo envel
ope, having as a vignette -tho picturo of
a grave on a hill overlooking what is
supposed to bo Fort Bumter. On the
head-stono of the grave aro the words:
"Beauregard killed—Fort’’—The grave
obscures the name of tho fort. Thi«
was gotten-up in honor of the fall of
•Charleston.
ter The Yankee forces, under Gen
eral Dodge, committed most fiendish,
outrages in their recent advance bet
ween Courtland and Tuscumbia. They
destroyed every, grain of corn, all the
meat and provisions of every kind.—
They also burned La Grange College.
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g@* The press of. the North ere be
ginning to, ory. out against the decep
tion practiced upon the people by the
telegraph, in the hands of the govern
ment manipulators.
Revenue trom Imports.—It is said
that the imports through the biookade
are producing, in duties, an annual
revenue of $600,000 to the Confederacy.