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«liieliil scourge in r nation than Ming rent
in civil war, until as wo are now involved,
tlif.t seldom fails to lay a country in ruin.
« goo, bow war, with desolating stride,
Marches at the Lord's command,
Sprouding desolation wido.
Through a once much favor’d land.”
What brought Rome, the once mjstroas
of t he world, clothed in all h'Sr accruing
vanity, to ruin ? .Was it not her pride and
glairy? What brought Spain, the once
.wnerl'ul and boastful nation of' the earth,
lu i- present, low, dilapidated condition '<
ii not her pride and luxury ? If God,
therefore, spared not other nations for such
e ii,s, is it reasonable to suppose that He
wo n1d America, which is guilty ol the same?
This country has been boastful of her
institutions, of bur toleration of free speech,
of her freedom of tho pro9S and of her re
ligious liberty. While thus boasting,'have
wo rendered the fervent thanks to God for
midi inestimable blessings and implored
Jlim for the maintenance of our national
prosperity us wo should ? I fear we have
[rmitlv failed in this respect, and trusted
more to boisterous politicians than tho Cre
ator !
Society in the South, as well ns at the
North, has for some years past greatly de
generated. This, I presume, no discerning
person can deny. The minds of the peo
ple have grown corrupt and ambitious.
That lraleriml fooling, once so manifest in
all. is rarely now apparont, further than
self-interest and aggrandizement extends.
While many of us have with our lips wor
shipped the true God, wo have truly in our
hearts only been worshippers of Mammon.
God must have the whole heart: “ Ye can
not serve (rod ami mammon,” Matt. G : 24.
There Jias been a too unmistalcoable de
sign amongst many of the^OA tonx of “ fash
ionable society” of the present times, to
draw an indelible line of demarcation be
tween l he rich and poor, and make riches
a more important qualification than those
higher and nobler qualities which should
characterize every lady and gentleman.
Such ambition has not only been exerting
ii lharful influence over the elite and poli
ticians in high places, but even over those
“sliiuinglights" and “pillars" of the church.
Kvon some of our villuge preachers, pre
suming upon their clerical dignity, desire
to step upon tho uppor tondom of the line
of ilemarkation. They manifest an aver
sion to preach to the poor, with whom our
Saviour manifested s > much humility, and
to whom ho preached His overlasting gos-
pc! of peace, but show a decided preference
to hold forth in richly adorned clmpels, to
people clothed in purple, fine linen and
crinoline. These sermons are generally
gotten tij) in a popular style to suit the
fancy of those attendant hearers, that they
can enjoy all the fruition of voluptuousness,
live in rich array, unmindful of the poor,
and when life ceases be transported to the
elysian bowers, where tho melodious Son
nets of the cherubim and seraphim will
ever echo the praise of God in His holy
presence. While there is such a deviation
from moral and Christian rectitude, can we
think it strange to see our land thus rent
in civil war and bloodshed ? God emploj's
those powerful means to scourge sin in the
flesh, to purge the church and reduce the
minds of the people to a state of humility,
that, the gospel of Christ may surmount the
<i!>,min itiwis of earth and take renewed
and vigorous growth, preparatory to the
time that the church is to he adorned in
In r ini 1 loiiiuin beauty when “ the kingdoms
oi this world are to become the kingdoms
"f’oir Lord and ofliis Christ”—which may
f.ir aught we know be close approaching.
Now, as to the duration of this war, it
is not in the hands of men to control. This
remains to Him who rules in heaven, as
well ns on earth, who fashions our desti
nies according to His own purposes and
glory. But as ile scourged His chosen
people of old for their transgression of His
holy statutes, so will lie us, if wo trans-
res-> after the similitude of their crimes
ml live forgetful from where our aid Com-
ill and from the rock whence *vo were
iewn. “ For if God spared not the natii-
d branches, {the Jews) take heed, lest Ho
•are not thee” (the Gentiles) Rom. 11:
I. How wo should humble ourselves un-
■r His Omnipotent hand and trust to
im in faith, as a re warder of all who diii-
ciitly seek Him in the spirit qf.ltulli and
•liness. When wo thus come to His
oMiie of grace—forsaking all prid j, vani-
aml wickedness—imploring Him for
ivy, that not our will but Ilia own bo
me. Wemny tbenj as the children of
( "l, have the promise: (Ps. 29:11) “ The
OKI) WILL BLESS His people with peace.”
J\ L. HAMPTON.
VMur.ua C. II., Ala. Feb. 27, 1S62.
Tribute of Respect.
Regular Meeting Mount Vernon Lodge, A. F. M.
Athene, April 26tb, 1862. ,
'1 he following preaml lo and resolutions were pru
d anil adopted:
Conscription
^ Congress.
Tho following exemption bill was pass
ed by Congress, and signed by the Presi
dent just before the adjournment:
A hill to he entitled “ An act to exempt cer
tain persons from enrollment for service in
the armies of the Confederate States ”
Sec. 1. The Congress of the Confederate
States of America do enact, That all per
sons who shall be held to be unfit for mili
tary service under rules to be drescribed
by the Secretary of War; all in the service
or employment of the Confederate States;
all judicial and executive officers of Con
federate or State Governments; the mem
bers of both houses of Congress, and of the
legislatures of the several States and their
respective officers; all clerks of tho offi
cers of the State and Confederate Govern
ment allowed by law ; all engaged in car-
ryingthe mails; all ferrymen on postroutes;
all pilots and persons engaged in the ma
rine service, and in actual service, on river
and railroad routes of transportation; tele
graphic operatives and mi nisters of religion
in the regular dischurgeof ministerial duties
all engaged in working iron mines, furna
ces ami foundries; all journeymen printers
actually employed in printing newspa
pers; all presidents and professors of col
leges and acadomies, and all teachers hav
ing as many ns twenty scholars; superin
tendents of the public hospitals, lunatic asy-
iums, and the regular nurses and attend
ants therein, and the teachers employed in .
tho institutions for the deaf and dumb and
blind; in each apothecary store now es
tablished one apothecary in good standing,
who is a practical druggist; superinten
dents and operatives in wool and oth
er factories, who may bo exempted by the
Secretary of War, shall be, and are hereby
exempted from military service in the ar
mies of the Confederate States.
pews glqiattmeut.
■Skirmish near South Mills.
We learn that the enemy lauded in a
force supposed to be from five to eight
thousand strong, at Richardson's Lauding,
some three or four miles tho other side of
South Mills, on Saturday last. Our infor
mation is not positive, nor have we seen
any official account. By some it is said
they landed lower down and marched up
to Richardson’s.
From tho best information we can get,
wo gather that Col. Wright, with a portion
of the 3d Georgia Regiment, and* Capt.
McComas’ company of artillery, in all about
5J0 men, mot them at this point; while on
their march, and that the artillery sudden
ly emerged from their concealed position
when ti.e enemy were within 400 yards of
them, raid opened a deadly tire upon thorn,
with grape and canister. This was sup
posed to he about 11 o’clock on Saturday,
and from this time until 5 o’clock p. m.,
the battle raged, our small force repeated
ly lulling back, until they got behind their
entrenchments, where they made a stand
and sent off for reinforcements.
It is said the resistance by our troops
was of the most determined nature, and
kept the enemy buck much longer than it.
w,».i thought possible to do, in view of his
overpowering numbers.
The first and second videttes sent off
from the scene of action reported great
slaughter .among tho enemy, and that none
of our forces were hart. But later in the
day tho news camo in that we hud lost 15
killed and about 5” wounded. Among the
killed we learn is Capt. McComas, of the
artillery company, and Lieut. Harris, of
tho 3d Georgia. The bodies of the killed,
we learn, arrived at Beep Crock on Sunday
morning. Capt. McComas, we learn, was
killed by a Minnie ball entering in the vi
cinity of his heart.
A report reached here yesterday morn
ing that Col. Wright’s forcos had fallen
back to the Half-Way House, this side of
hie South Mills, whore they are being ra
pidly reinforced.
The casualties to the enemy are not
known, but it is believed their killed and
wounded will far exceed our own.
LATER.
Later accounts from the scene of action
represent that tho enemy landed their forc
es at two different points on the Pasquo
tank river and marched them up for the
purpose of surrounding and cutting off tho
forces we hud stationed at the South Mills.
In this they signally failed, and it is said
have had to pay dear for their temerity.
They wore met by Col. Wright’s four com
panies of tho 3d Georgia and Capt. Mc
Comas’ artillery company, in all about five
ay afternoon about 12 o’<
. nies of the 3d Georgia Regi
ment, under command of Col. Wright, at
tacked the enemy in an open field about
two miles below South Jiills.
The enemy’s forces was osti mated at
from 3,500 to 4,000 men, but notwithstand
ing tho great odds in point of numbers
against us, we succeeded in keeping the
enemy at bay tor a number of hours.
Finally, owing to. the fact that our &Yn-
munition imd become exhausted’, we were
compelled to fall back to South Mills, and
from South Mills to the Half Way House,
where we are now waiting reinforcements.
Our informant could not tell us the ex
act number of killed and wounded, but
says it was at first estimated to bo about
one hundred. Since then the number has
very much decreased, and from last ac
counts our loss, it is thought, will not ex-
ceod fifty.
The -enemy's loss is represented as being
very heavy, and is put down frOra eight to
nine hundred. The account of the great
havoc made among tho Federals by oar
artillery pieces is confirmed by our inform
ant.—Norfolk Bay Book.
Late from the North.
Richmond, April 25—Now York dates'
to the 21st have been received h$ro.
Tho New York Heiaid says that ncw£
from Gen. Banks’ department reports that
the Rebels had left Harrisonburg for Gov-
donsvillo.
A letter from Fortress Monroe sa3’s that
the whole number of Federals killed in the
fight at Lee’s Mills was 33, arid wounded
91.
. A dispatch from General Hunter, dated
Port Royal, S. C., April 10th, says : “ Af
ter 30 hours continuous firing, iw breach
was made in Fort Pulaski, and prepara
tions for storming were about lo commenco
when the Rebel flag was struck. We cap
tured 47 guns, 7,000 shot and shells, and
360 prisoners. One of our men was killed
and none wounded.”
The capture of Fort Craig by the Con
federates is contradicted. Late advices
say that Col. Can by had obtained a success
over the enemy, and was in pursuit yf the
Rebels.
An arrival from Newborn, N. Cl, with,
dates to the 18th inst., states that Fort
Macon was thoroughly cut off. It being
ascertained that tho supply of provisions
in the fort was short, it was thought that
no attack would be inado on tho fort, but
that the Federals would wait for the gar
rison to be starved out. t
Slight expectations prevailed, that t,hc
Rebels would attack Newbern, N. C., and
fortifications were being built for the pro
tection of the place.
Stragglers.—All accounts we have from
tho battle of Shiloh agree in blaming in
the strongest terms the large numbers of
our unworthy soldiers wno seemed to
have on the battle field but two objects:
Firstly, to plunder the Federal tents: sec
ondly, to secure their spoils. .They cured
not to know what had become of their
comrades after the victory of Sunday, and
cared less yet to participate in another fight,
but scattered away in all directions lead
ing to a |ilai:U Ul SilfOtJ. HCKfiy Will Of Iie-
eessity, be captured by the Federal caval
ry, and tor them wo have no sympathy.
Ma 113- have effected their object, and
wretches as they fled, as the only means
of self-protQstion that was left to them—
while Col. Forest’s men slew them in large
numbers. Over 200 Yankees were killed
and wounded in this brilliant and success
ful charge, and over 50 prisoners taken—
among them Senator Doolittle of Wiscon
sin, wljq was there to look on, and was
caught a la Ely. The Argui remarks that
be jirill do very little for the cause of Lin
coln for some time.
Fully 2,000 Yankees were thus put to
flight and.routed by a single charge from
the intrepid Forest and o»: less intrepod
men. '
Resigned.—General Henry It. Jackson,
resigned as Boon as the State troops were
transferred to the Confederate service.
Late Northern News.
One of our citizens, latefy returned from
Fran so, via the North and West, gives us
a very interesting statement of his jour-
ncj'. He was captured at Huntsville on
the morning in whicli the Federalists took
possession of that place, bu i was released
after three days eaptivit3’, and mado his
way over the mountains to Romo, and ar
rived here yesterday. He brings us tho
intelligence that ourgallant young towns
man, Capt. J. Harvy. Hull,, of the Irish
Volunteers, is now a prisoner at Hunts
ville. Capt. Hull bad been detailed from
bis regiment for some special duty, and
was on the train captured by the Federals.
Ho has been, however, allowed the privi
lege of remaining at the Hotel, and is not
in close confinement. The Captain was fy
excellent spirits, and, though eager to bo
out of the clutches of the enemy, j-et bears
his captivity with becoming resignation.
We hope soon to chronicle his release.
Onr friend sa3*s that the Northern peo
ple are unanimous in tho support of the
government as far as carrying on the' war
is concerned. Prior to the fall of Bond-
son and Henry, the masses had began to
feel desponding, but since then they have
grown very enthusiastic and feel confi
dent tliat the South will bo subjugated and
tho war closed in a short time. He sa3*s
the Federal aimy arc well disciplined and-
tliat tfieir arms are the best that can bo
procured.
Wo’ aro under many obligations to our
friend for late Northern papers.—C/tron.
& Sent. 24th inst.
Confederate Coin.—The Senate has
passed a bill for the issuance of gold and
silver coins from tho mints at Charlotto-
.N.C.,DahlonegaGa.and New Orleans. The
denominations of coin authorized to be
struck will be equivalent tho United
States eagle, half eagle, quarter eagle, and
dollar, half dollar, quarter dollar, dime
and half dimo. The designs and names
of these pieces have not yol been estab
lished.
The Secret.—We arc informed, on un
doubted authoritj’, that Momiour Merrier
has visited Richmond for the purpose of
ascertaining the truth in regard to the
Yankee promises to conquer tho Confed
erate States in sixt3’ days. Wo are told
that he is pretty well satisfied of the ab-
surdjty of Yankee expectations, and of the
*bUitr>- trfijbo Opnfijilurato-States to main
tain themselves. His visit was made at
the suggestion of Slidell.—Charleston Mer
cury.
Tho leader, we understand, is a man
named Andrews, who is known to have
once lived here. When captured, ho offer
ed $10,000 to be released. Several thou
sand dollars have been found upon .his per
son. He is an unmitigated Yankee scoun
drel, bub reckless and daring. He, we
learn, confesses nothing.
Tho result of the trial'of these men we
have not yet hoard. Possibly we may
never hear it. But if-it bo proper, and it
be made known to us, we shall inform our
readers.—Atlanta Intelligencer.
The Engine Thieves.—Twenty-throe
of these viilians have been captured. They
are now undergoing trial beforea court mar
tial at Chattanooga. We ‘know not what
progress is being made. Wo hear that
oneofthesconndrelsproposedto.turnStat.es’
evidenceagainstthe balance, if he can there
by save his own neck.—Atlanta Confede
racy.
Sentence of tue Con rt in tue case of Mb.
Botts.—The sentence of the court jjiajfc*. .. .thirteen of the enein3’’a gunboats are an-
tial in the case of John Minor Botts, char- ehored opposite the cit3*.
let
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PU'li
Almighty God in bis Providonce, Iiuci
1 'his Lodge our beloved brother Richard* E.
*0. who departed this life in Oglethorpe eounty,
March-1th, 1802.
«•./, That iu tho doatli of bruthur Bark2. Mount
r u "“ Lodge baa lost tue ufits moat faithful members,
shut ivhilo we reflect with saddened hearts and pro-
4 'trow that "«uc brother is gone,” wo inottrn
those who have no hope; for his character as an
: Mjusi ami a true, upright Christian, assures us
U he lives with the blussud.
' "'drit/, That tho member? of this Lodge synipa-
r '“ost sincerely with tdo ;amity of our deceased
; icr Li their sad bereavement and tender :o tbi-m
heartfelt condolence.
i- 'i./i d, That a ’ lank pajt. of our record bo dedi-
d to the memory of broibe ■ Richard K. Burke, and
riborl with his name and a •», and that tho jewels
t urn it urc of this Lodge he draped with mourning
ty days.
r'w.’ivi/. That a copy of tL) obovo preamble and
"‘ n ns. properly attested, bo forwarded by the
vtwry to the bereaved family of our departed-brqtb-
. '-'■•pies furnished to tho town papers for uub-
*“"• I. M. KENNEY,
WM. WOOD,
J. 0. TURNER.
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hundred men, and were literally mowed his Minister to us is veiy significant. (Jan
down l>3’ our^roops. ... . •—
They made three assaults on our troops
and were iu each instance beaten back
Southern patriots, in Congress, go home
• Com.
Iib-inp from the Memphis Appeal of the 30:h.
ti*VANeiNa.—On Friday if. w«s re parted
■ I'intli,that the'enemy were mlvunc-
Loiu Deeauir do TuscUmbitti and 'that
, bad u small force seven miles cast of
l bitter place. This was stated upnn’tho
|)or*ny of citizen scouts that had been
■ h'oin the town.
r 1>T - -Morgan Again.—On Thursday
I this partisan soldier accomplished an-
f' ,V!| t> which retailed iu tho capture
‘bout fifty of the enemy, lie was
lung some eighteen miles from Corinth
|>> bo observed a force of Federal inviit
Ippro;,oiling. After snfforifM) thorn to
1,0 bell upon their
Jwhole party
Buds.
bi i$bt
ith groat 'slaughter. It is said that two
of their most prominent officers and about
five hundred of their.troops have boon kill
ed and wounded. So great svas the slaugh-
toramong them, that notwithstanding their
overpowering numbers, they did not at
tempt further to prevent our small force
JV>>ai retiring iu good order and bringing
oil iill our killed and wounded.
The killed (20,) and wounded (31,) ar
rived here yesterday afternoon, and the
latter wore ukon immediately to tho Hos
pital.
It is said that so rapid were the discharg
es from our artillery pieces, that the3* found
their ammunition about to give out much
suoner than what was at fir»l anticipated,
and in consequence of uot having a' suffi
ciency for all purposes our troops lost ad
vantages of imporlance, one of which was
tho chance of charging on an almost panic
sirickeu foe. With what ammunition Uuly
did have though, it appears U»e3 T accom
plished wonders; having kept at bay eight
regiments of the enemy, believed to con
sist of at least live thousand men, or feu
to one. This was from III a. iu., to G p.
iu., or 61 hours. We have no disposition
to magnify this matter, and merely repeat
it ns vve have heard it, believing it ema
nates from a source worthy of entire con
fidence.
It is said oar men fought with great
bravery and determination, regardless of
the enemy’s vast superiority oi numbers;
and that so great was tho slaughter'among
our artillery
ra
now ? Tho proposals of Count Mcrcier can
not bo accepted or rejected but by consent
of Congress. Tho members of Congress
must, therefore, be at their posts.
New Orleans captured—«ie Gunboats appear
before the City.
Mobile, Ala., April 25—The enemy
pass-jd Fort Jacks.>o at 4 o’clock 3-ester-
day morning. When tho news reached
New Orleans, the excitement was bound
less. Martial law was put in full force;
business was completely suspended; all the
cotton aud steamboats excepting such as
were nocessar3’ to transport coin, ammuni
tion, &e., wore destroyed.
At one o’clock to (Lq- the operator at
New Orleans bade us good-hyo, saving
that the enemy had appeared before* tho
city, and this is tho last we heard from tho
Crescent City'.
This is all we know regarding tho fall of
the city, but will send 3-011 the particulars
as soon as they can he Imd.
Fnrni fiirhinond. §
Richmond, April 25.—The city is .excit
ed to da\' by adverse rumors from Now
Orleans. Nothing oftieiai has transpired;
except that there was severe fighting at
the Forts yesterday; Tho silence ol' the
telegraph causes a painittl suspense.
. There is nothing from the Penjnsuhi.
The expectations of a battle there have
diminished. It is reported that the ene
my are sending troops up tho Rappahan
nock.
ged with treason is, “ that he bo confined
at his house in Richmond, or at h’is farm
in Honrico, upon his paroil not to commu
nicate with any part3’ other than a num
ber of his own immodiato family.” It is
stated that but for his declarations that he
intended to remain neutral in the present
he would have been acquitted
"Paper.
contes
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n
The Cotton and Public Property “
THE CONFEDERATE ARMY FALLEN BACK TO
! CAMP MOORE.
Richmond, April 27.—An official dis-
patoh received this morning, states that
the enemy!s fleet approached New Orleans
and demanded a surrender of the city.
Gen. Lovell refused to surrender, and
evacuated the city with his troops, falling
baok to Camp Moore, on the Jackson Rail
road, after destroying all the cotton and
publie property which he was unable to
remove.
Tho new iron-clad steamer Mississippi
was burnt, to prevent her falling into the
hands of the euomy.
Nothing is said about tho ram Louisiana.
From New Orleans.
Mobile, April 2G—A special dispatch
to the Mobile Advertiser from Jackson says
A proposition
to evacuate by tho Confederates is now
pending. Various exciting rumors aro
afloat. The foregoing, however, is relia
ble.
Burnside Repulsed.
Norfolk, April 23.—-Our forces were
attacked to-day b>' the enemy at a place
called Camden, tliirt3' miles south of this
place. The erieraj^ was repulsed, but af
terwards came up with reinforcements.
We learn that rciu force meats aro being
. ■ - sent forward to our men.
ZTHOUP ARTILLERY.^ o,
jDECRUITS for this Couipuoy will leave Athens - - - - * - r
J-V NEXT MONDAY. Persons ilesmi)g to join will
receive uniforms and bounty money by application to
April 30 JAMES A. CARLTON.
Office Southern Express Co.
Notice.
A LL freight must be paid for on delivery. Other
wise, it will be brought back and stored at owner’s
risk and expense.
Athens, April 30, 1862.
WM. WILLIAMS,
Agent.
saved themselves and plunder; but
them remember that in their flight
have also acquired mi everlasting st
upon their reputation as soldiers and patri
ots. The countjy will remember it, and
steps will be taken hereafter to interfere
with such disgraceful conduct.—Memphis
Appeal.
The Mission of Count Mercies.—“ An
Old Friend,” who appears lo bo better in
formed than the public at large, writes a
lettertotbe Richmond Examinerof the 18th,
iu which lie sa3'8 concerning the mission
of the French Minister to Richmond.!
The Minister of the French Emperor is
charged with an important mission to Pres
ident Jefferson Davis to offer some kind of
mediation between the belligerents.—to
give some friendly ad vice for some sort ofsot- -
tlement between the North and Sou th r ]>or-
haps, not for our own good exclusively, but
the immediate relief of millions of French
people. If Congress adjourns next week
our best hopes are vanished. There are, I
know, some secret points in tho mission
which cannot bodecided withouttheconcur
rence of Congress. Tho Emperor, to my
private knowledge, .is disposed to have
the American queslious settled. Now or
never.
This grand step of the Emperor to send
mt most of our pieces
ho field Iri' the men
_ | )ac j. 0 £ oi
--1
•OUNT.
•Of I
f-A Lincoln Senator
lured.
!M
SniRMisii near Pour Royal Ferry.—.
We learn that Captain Leake’s Virginia'
battery surprised a party of tho enemy’s
pickets oii Tuesday evening. They were
discovere I in a residence near tho Fony
and fired upon, when they scampered, car
rying off with them, from all appearances,
two or three of their fallen comrades.—
Oh. (four.
Congress Stampeded.—For fear of acci
dents on the railroad, tho stampeded con
gress left yesterday in a number of the
strongest and slowest canal boats. These
boats are drawn by innies of approved
.sweetness of temper. To protect the
stampoders from tho snakes ai:d bull frogs
that abound along the: line of the vanuf.
Gen. Winder has detailed a regiment of
lad|cs to march in advance of the mules,
and-clear the to w path of pirates. The!
rojgimcnt is armed with pop guns of tho
longest range. The ladies will accompa
ny the stainpeders to a secluded cave in
the mountains of Hepsidam, and leave
them there in charge bf the children of
tho vicinage, until McClellan thinks prop
er to let them come forth. The ladies re
turn to the defence of their country.—
Iiichmowl Whig, 22d.
The Spirit of the Times. •
Is well illustrated by an extraordinary^
adventure of a \ r oung knight of this city, ’
with his.sable squire. A son of Mr. W. »
D. Williams, the worthy-principal of tho
Academy fortheblind, in this city, named
Albert McCay, about 8 3-ears < f age, ac-’
companied b3 r a negro bo}- aged about 10,
concluding that the Napier Artillery need- ,
ed recruits, started for Savannah on
Wednesdsy night last, unknown to his pa- .
rents.. r HLo3 T took their army stores and .
subsistence along.witli them,anil had pro
ceeded 011 their patriotic march below
Gordon, more than twenty miles from
this city, when after a gallant struggle,
they were compelled to 3’ield to superior
force, and wei'e brought back to this city
on Frida)'. As may be imagined the pa
rents of this youthful warrior were in deep
distress at his mysterious absence, and
quito joyous at his safe return. Naturally
quiet and obedient, tlmy wero tho more !
surprised at this extraordinary freak ot
bo3’ish heroism. If such is the spirit ol
our children, one would ftardly suppose •
subjfi'gation practicable.—Macon Journal
<C*‘ Messenger.
Death of Theodore Frelixghutsen.—
Tip*Hon. Theodore Frelinghuvsen died j
at his residence in Newark. N. j., on; Sun- *
day;Hie 12lh inst., after a lingon.ig illness.
He was 75 years of age. ' .
The Yankee Spies at Chattanooga. —
Wo learn, and voueh for the truth of tho ;
statenieiitJ^jat twenty-three of the.Yan
kee Julies concerned in the lal
tempt to hum. the railroad
' ich purpose thobbizuro
Georgia Salt Manufacturing Co.
P ERSONS wishing to take slock in this Company,
can apply to F. W. Lucas, Agent for Clarke county.
April30
Georgia—White county.
J’o all ichovi it may concern.
W HEREAS, James L. Leonard applies to me for
Letters of Administration on the estate of Wilkes
T. Leonard, deceased.
These arc, therefore, to cite aud admonish all and
singular, tho kindred and creditors of said deceased, to i
lie and appear at my office, on or before the first Mon
day iu Juno noxt, to show cause, (if any they have)
why said Letters should uot issue to the applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature, this 17th
April, 1862. THOMAS W. JARRARD,
AprilSO Ordinary.
BATTALION FOR THE WAR.
Last Chance to Escape Comciiption!
P ERSONS wishing to join the Battalion the Secreta
ry of War has authorized Capt. Grady to raise,
would do,*ell to repair utouco to his plate of rendezvous
uear Goldsboro, N. C. All who coinc in time (within
thirty days after the passage of conscript Act) wi'l he
received, whether in companies, squads or singly.
Transportation tickets will ho furnished from Athens
to the ronderzous near Goldsboro, by calling upon Onpt.
Win. II. Dorsey. Bounty money, subsistence clothing
and ouuiaiouti t.oiioecl tho men as soon as
they arrive. They will elect ill their officers, us pro
vided under former laws.
j&iS-.Como quickly, as the opportunity to volunteer
will soon close 1 • Athens, April 23, 1862.
WORK FOR ALL.
I HAVE purchased $1000 worth of Cotton Curds, wtfich
I am willing to sell to any person for a good note
for ten dollars. The note must have the name of some
person known to my so If: then I wilt agree to take cloth
in payment for the note, at market prices, delivered be
tween tills and July 1st, 1802.
Persons who wish to lend a helping hand in working
out oar independence, and at the same time make for
themselves a living, must make arrangements to get a
pair of cards, as they are tire base of our independence.
The factories may be burnt, but cotton cards, in the
bands of working women, are safe.
. April23 • R. L. BLOOMFIELD.
59 MORETROOFERSURTl
T HE subscriber wishes to get liftv inure Troopers for
Delony’s Cavalry. Thu pay. bouuty, Ac., the same
as heretofore. Applicauts will please call on Capt.
J. C. Turner, at the store of J. I. Colt.
April 16,1862—tf J. E. RITCH.
Tan Bark "W"anted.
OIX dollars per cord in Cash, will paid for 100 Cords
LJ TAN BARK, to bo delivered at the Tan Yard
in Athens. Apply to
April 9, 1862.—2m.
J. BANCROFT.
the road wis reequliy effected, have
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f the 1 lth iust , re- d
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Notice.
A SHORT time since we gave notice that we would
sell shoes and leather at reduced rates to our homo
customers and trade. Since that notice, wo have re
ceived letters fre m various counties over the State, and
some out of the State, wishing leather and shoes at the
prices named in the notice. It being out of our power
tu supply one-fourth the demand, we have coucladed
to sell said leather and shoes at the customary rates of
our country. Giving to the scarcity of hides and tbe
high prices wo have to pay, (27 cts. in Savannah,) we
arc of opinion that shoes and leather will go limber.
April!) riTNER, ENGLAND & DOYI.F.
Leather made without Oil!
T IIE subscriber is manufacturing Leather without
Oil. I defy competition as to quality. The sav
ing is more than due-half. I invite Tanners to exam
ine my leather at Watkinsville, Clarke county. Ga.
I sell the right to use to ever" one that examines. I
pledge myself-that it is no humbug, but a discovery
combining excellence with economy.
C»roe and judge for yourselves! All I ask is that
you cal! at my Tan-Yard, to be convinced that I am
not puffing.
March 26, 1862.—3m
JOHN HARRIS.
Princeton Factory, 1
13*i March, 1862. j
O N and after this date, the price of Ospahurjrs wil
in no case, exceed IS cents per yard. Yarn $1.M
per bunch.
When it is considered, that many cotton mills have
an inadequate supply of cafd-elothiug, and other in
dispensable findings, for over six months’ use, and
no possibility, during the war of procuring more,
is hoped that the above prices, will not be considered
unreasonable.
March 19. 1862.
M.
e. McWhorter,
Agent.
F
c
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1
LBS. PUTTY,
it sale by
March 12 sjj
:wP*PPB t - bishop a son.
REMOVAL!
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Bakery and Confectionary.
T IIE subscriber has removed to tho old Confection
ary stand, formerly occupied by Mr. l’atnt—where
he keeps on hand,an assortment of Candies, Cakes, Ac.,
which will he sold on reasonable terms.
Cush paid for Rfcg.s Chickens, Balter, Eggs, and
other country produce.
Jan. S. JOUN G. SIIEAHAN
caped from Lexington, says ten thousand
Federals have concentrated at Lexington
to make a descent on Cumberland Gap.
The Nashville Banner has been suppress
ed l>3’ order of Andy Johnson (tho infa
mous traitor.)
The Federals are fortifying Huntsville,
Ala.
The cause of the South is gaining ground
daily in Kenutcky, iu consequence of tho
war tax and the emancipation scheme of
tho Lincoln government.
faliT
Passengers bring tho report hero that
Memphis has also been captured, but it
is not credited.
STILL LATER.
The Constitutionalist of Tuesday morning
contains dispatches from Gen. Lovell to
the effect that New Orleans had not sur
rendered on Sunday. Tho Federal fleet
was in front of the city—but the)’ had no
troops with which to occupy it, and tho
people were staunchly loyal.
It is said the British and French consuls
protested against the destruction of the
cit3’. Wo now entertain a hope that it has
not surrendered.
Lumber, Lumber!
PEOPLE’S MILLS.
H AVING purchased the above celebrated Mill, I am
now sawing from eight to ten tbousaud loot ot
Lumber per day. Aud having u large lot of scusoued
Lumber on hand, I can assure all iny customers that
any bills can be filled with short notice.
I have, al.io, iu opporation the most ’improved ma
chinery for cutting Laths, Pickets, Blind-Slats, Jtc., Ac.
Entire satisfaction will be givou to ul! who may favor
mo with tlioir urdo s.
I have located tho above Mill about five miles from
Athens, at iny oid stand.
Feb. 5.—ly JAMES. D. MATTHEWS.
Groocls Sold.
ONLY POR CASH.
Jan 1, 1862—6 ms. JAMES I. COLT.
CASH NOTICE.
O N and after the FIRST OF SANITARY, 1862, all
bills bought of us will be due
ON DELIVERY OF THE GOODS.
All periioua indebted to us, either by note or aceuuut,
are requested to pay up as early as passible.
We still have a good stock, and will sell very cheap,
and hope our friends will giru us a call.
Jan 1,1SG2. WHITE A RITCH.
Dissolution.
T HE copartnership heretofore existing under tho
style of Nicholson. Heaves Wynn, has been din
solved by a solo of the entire interest of tbe lute firm
to John W. Ni tholson. Either of the former partners
aie authorized to use the name of the firm in settlement.
JOHN W. NICHOLSON,
E. A. REAVES,
Athens, Feb. 26,1862. YOUNG H. WYNN.
Notice.
T HE undersigned having purchased the entire inter
est of tbe firm of Nicholson, Reaves & Wynn; for
tho purpose of closing the business, do hereby urge
upon those indelitod, cither by note or account, to make
immediate settlement. The Book,: must he closed.
Feb. 26. JNO. W. NICHOLSON,
Best Sweeds Iron,
A LL sizes, for sale by
Fob. 12.
T. BISHOP A SON.
CLOTHING! CLOTHING!
WHITE & RITCH
TTAVE just opened a large stock of
M Winter Clothing,
which they now offer to sell at
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.
We invite the attention of Merchants whose stocks
arc low aud need replenishing, to our stock Call and
see. Tbe goods will be soi l low for curb. We als
have a good stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings,
SHIRTS, DR A WERS, Ac.
Athens, Oct 23 tf
NOTICE.
A LL persons indebted to It L. Bloomfield, by book
or account, will please call and nettle by note or cash.
Tills being the order of the Court that settlement may
l«i hud. for his partners elf > ts. which have been rc-
questruted, vour attention will rulcnrc me f milch
trouble. R. L. BLOOMFIELD.
March 19, 1862—lin
University High School,
ATHENS, GEORGIA.
B. R. OARllOI.L, President. Sa
T HIS School, under the patronage and direeiS"ii of
-the Trustees or tho University of Georgia, is uow
ind i open for tho reception of students.
] The Government will lit) military, and in the course
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