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8l/N*AV f MAY 12, 1801.
Hon. Henry W. Hilliard’- Eloquent
Speech*
Tliit distinguished gentleman, whose virtues,
rare lalenta, accomplishments, learning and
eloquence, hare caused him to be styled the
“Edward Everett ot (heSouth,” passed through
otig city yetterday inorniifr. on hie way to
Montgomery, from his late mission to ft ash -
vilte, having sueoeesfolly accomplished the oh-
j sot Tor whieb the Confederate Government had
seat him share. It was quickly aoieed abroad
that he was here, and a large crowd collected
around the car and called for him, in response
to which he appearod and addressed them as
follows:
I regret that my feeble health and the op
pressive heat, will not allow me to address you
as I could wish. I am much fatigued and worn
down with my arduous labors. As you know,
I was called by roy Government to visit Ten
nessee, charged with the duty of trying to in
duce her to cast in her fortunes with us, and to
make a treaty or military alliance with the
people of the gallant volunteer State. I pro
ceeded to Nashville and was there at the meet
ing of her Legislature, called in extra session
in consequence of the alarming state of affairs.
1 found them an able and patriotic body of
men—alive to the interests of their noble State
and the whole South. Her patriotic Governor
had already recommended to her to secede and
unito with us. The Legislature sa t with closed
d<H>rs for some days; but when the cloud was
lifted from their proceedings, we found that
they had, by an overwhelming majority, pass
ed an Ordinance of Secession. And more than
this, they bavo raised $5,000,000 and 55,000
men for the war, (o rush to the conflict, side by
side, with cur brave soldiers, to repel the foe
that threatens to invade and subjugate us.—
They have Also formed a military alliance with
us, and have placed all their forces under th
command of that accomplished and consum
mate leader, Jefferson Davis.
I am rejoiced to be able to announce to you
that West and Middle Tennessee are in a blase
of enthusiasm for our cause, aud their bravo
suns are responding as with one unanimous
voice. Some have expressed their fears about
Kaat Tennessee. 1 (ell you they are ground
less. The thunders of that section are begin
ning to roll, and will soon overwhelm all op
position. The riflemen of East Tennessee are
indignant at Laving been held back so long.
They aro with us heart and soul. It is vain to
try to hold them back, and no such efforts will
he successful. You might as well try to stop
the rush of an avalanche, as to try to keep
East Tennessee from joining iu with us.
Georgia has done her part nobly. When she
seceded, all sagacious men saw that tho old
Union was lost and gono forever—to us at least.
Some of her best sons tried to stay the tide of
revolution for a little time—till one more effort
could be made to save tho Union on principles
that would bejustto the South; but the people
differed with theso patriotic men. Your pre
sent illustrious Vice President was one of these.
Mr. Toombs, your gallant and gifted states
man, sooner than Mr. Stephens, came to tho
oncluson that we must cut loose frtun the
North. Now theso mighty men, of whom you
Georgians are so justly proud, are side by side,
heart aud soul, battling to sustain our cause.
Toombs is not a whit in advance of Stephens.
I tell you, gentlemen, nothing could have been
done to save the Union and our just rights in it.
All was lost when Lincoln was elected; ard it
only required that our people should realize the
fact, to make every man a secessionist. We all
see it now, and feci it—hence there is but one
feeling among us. Tho President of the North
is a mere creature—weak and contemptible, if
not 'unprinoipled—and is more clay in the
hands of designing and dishonest men, whose
sole o' ject was, to deprive the South of her
Constitutional rights and her liberties, and
now is to complete her utter destruction.
It is now no longer a question of slavery, of
finance, or even the interest of rival sections :
with us it is a question of Constitutional Liber
ty, and of the maintenance of all that is dear to
a brave and honorable people. With the North
it isoucof extermination—of rapine and blood
shed—an effort to r«b and plunder, lay waste
our fair heritage, murder our people, and wipe
out our existence. If we should g'vo way now
we shell be subdued. We shall sink iu dis
grace and wretchedness, with the most unheard
of atrocities inflicted upon us ; and the days of
whatever of us or our country may be left,
will be spent in infamy. If we uphold our
banner, we shall, wilh victory, beat bsok the
enemy. We shall sooa satisfy them that
have courage undaunted and ability to conquer
a peace; that we are acquainted wilh the arts
of war, as well as peace. 8ide by side,
shoulder to shoulder, each of the 8tstes in the
South will move forward in this conflict, until
victory is schieved. We shall have the whole
8outh wilh us. Let the North take the North.
Let her take her New England States—her
manufactures—her commerce, and her own
views to herself; but the South, wilh her pa
triarchal institutions, her rich products, her
broad expanse from the Atlantic to the Rio
Grande—l" Every inch qf it!" shouted Major
Cooper, in the erowd.] Yes, Major Cooper, ev
ery inch of her ground will be ours.
Virginia has acted nobly—grandly. She
clung to the Union for its sacred memories,
with which her own history and the history of
her patriot fathers were so indissolubly con
nected-using every possible effort, with hop«
even against hope, to restore harmony and se
cure.off rights; bat when thobafa usurper
threw down his bloody ga*ge of war, slTe proud
ly hoisted $er banner of liberty, with “8ic
Simper Tr harms " broadly Inscribed on its
folds, and defiantly flaunted it in his face; end
the great multitude of her brave sons are fath
ering to maintain her sacred easue like “ this
sound of many watari.**
How oould Tennessee have acted otherwise?
Her people have ever keen' hra^d—devoted to
libqrly, * n< * inspired with a deadly hate of ty
rants. It is a remarkable fact, that ia mere
than ft hmftdred battle*, la which Vaafteesee
roope have been engaged, he# mho Mato te*v-
doutof
and*
fpub-
hec into th*hands
is altogether unarmed.
Kentucky is indignant A man but standing
on her border can almost hear the violent pul
sations o r her angry, throbbing hgsrt. When
she is armed, she will burst like a thunderbolt,
and her fury will fall on the-head* oi whoever
may be the invaders of Southern duff, - or show
themselves t> he the enemies of the South.
Missouri, too, will be with us. He people
aro panting for deliverance from their galliug
connection with an abolitionized Government.
I know what 1 say about Ibis State. You may
rely upon it, all the wantste arms.
In this wap, the result of the battle is no!
doubtful. We shall triumph. The North has
more men and money, and perhaps more arms
than we have; but we have plenty of men and
money—and if not ol Arms we soon will have
—to drive back the world arrayed against us.
Come what will, time and a steady purpose
will accomplish for us all we could desire
was encouraged as I passed through Tenuessee
and saw in many places the Confederate flag
flying from almost every housetop. Our flag
has been given to the breeze. It will never he
lowerod; hut that proud emblem of dominion
II wave over an enlarged country ere long.
The North may borrow the language of Joh
the Baptist, and say, you “ must increase, but
I must decrease.”
Run your eye along tbe map of our beloved
land, from the Atlantic to tbe Rio Grande,
d from the Ohio to the Gulf! It is a broad
and a goodly land, abounding in tho choicest
productions of earth, with a virtuous und
brave people. A more glorious couutry the si
never shown on. We have vast wealth ar
resources, aud all the elements of civilization
and greatness. Our condition is enviable,
will indomitable, our courage equal to any
trial, and we must conquer.
But the best of all is, God is with us.
have right on our side, and Heaven will i
on us. During this wsr that has been forced
upon us, we shall keep ourselves in the right.
We have no aggressive war to make oi
one, and shall invade no one’s rights. When
wo shall have fought through this war,
shall be able to thank God for the great victu
ry that we shall achieve. Even now, 1 fancy
that Lincoln feels like Richard the III. at Bos
worth Field. lie sleeps and dreams at his case
in Washington. When tho day of battle comes,
I have no doubt ho will be soon flying froi
the Federal City, and crying at tbe top of his
voice—“A hor£e! n horse! My Kingdom fora
horse.”
Thanking his audience, he retired amidst
enthusiastic applause.
Gen. G. T. Anderson.
Wc luul the pleasure of meeting our old friend
(Jen. Anderson, in this city yesterday mornin;
Gen. Anderson has been residing on the fron
tiers at Leavenworth city, for several years; but
hearing of the war, he hastened back t>
native Georgia—and at once organized a No. 1
company iu Walton county—and put them in
camp one mile from Monroe, where they drill
and learn camp duty, from day to day. This is
a good example—anil many other companies
now forming would no doubt be greatly benefit-
cd by a similar course. Cftpt. A., Is an expert
enccd olllccr, having greatly distinguished him
self in the capture of Col. LnVcgn, iu the w
with Mexico—and served as an olllccr iu the old
V. 8. army. These arc the kind of men wc
want to see iu command of our bravo volun
teers. Too much discretion cannot be exercised
by our new Regiments iu selecting conn
ders having military education and cxperic
Every brave, patriotic man, is not suited by
nature and education for a commander; and he
had as well realize the fact at once. In this
contest, science will meet science, and valor
will meet valor. Nnpolcou, it Is snid, always
contended thalProviduuce was always on the side
oi the heaviest artillary. We do not endorse this
sentiment, but wc do Insist in having In all
cases where it Is possible, our ablest, most ex
perienced, aud best educated meu for our com
manders.
The Greenville (Venn.) Democrat.
Yesterday morning, we had tbe pleasured a
visitfrorn the veteran editor of the above named
Journal, H. G. Robkrtsox, Esq. Ilia paper is
published at the homo of Andy Johnson, and
from the first, has manfully combatted the
demagoguism and treachery to the South of
this ally of Lincoln, who has labored to hitch
the fortunes oi Teunesseo to the car of Aboli
tionism. In the face of the most discouraging
opposition, aud at Urge pecuniary loss, Mr.
RoberUon has consistently and ably advocated
the cutting loose of the 8tate from the North,
and a union of her destiny with the Confeder
ate States.
Wo were pleased to notice a day or two sgo,
that the members of th* Tennessee Legislature,
at their late session, presented him with an
elegant and costly gold headed cane as a token
of tbeir appreciation of his labors in the cause
of Truth.
We advise every body who wants a paper
from East-Tennessee, to taka the Democrat.—
It is ably conducted, and worthy of support.
Price, $2 per annum.
More Extraordinary New*.
Our neighbor, tho Intelligencer, yesterday
morning, in its telegraphic columns, had tho
following announcement:
“The Secession Flag is still floating at Hamp
ton ltoads, Toronto, Canada West.”
W« ware not before awar* that it had bo*n
floating la any portion of Canada. If such bo
the fact, it transcends all the dreams of the
Hon. Secretary of War about planting it over
Fenueil Hall, or the exploit of Lieut. Jenifer
in oapturiag Farther Point!
Pen
h*I.
We had the pleasure yesterday morning *f a
hasty *all from M. W. Ctueasr, S*o., one of
th* editors ol the Memphis “Avalanche,” end
D. M. Du Boss. Esq , of Augffita. They were
Volunteer Uniforms. , „
rood uniform sbouftf enable ih* oflleers
Smradfs of ib* weaver t* diattagatah
a glance from members of other eorpe;
it should protect him agnlost the element*; it
•boutd be comfortable when be i* at rest, and
tflio# perfect freedom of notion. It should be
easy to put on, even In baste and in the dark,
and it should have no eaHfnt paints which
strike the eye nt a dielgnee.
To notice these points in revert* order; Alt
bright colors or tints which do not blend with
the oolor of ground and stone are ill auapfed
io military purpose*. Tbe different shades
of gray, fight blue And brown are best for uni
forma. . Red* black, dark green, and dark blue
are very unfit for soldiers r wear. Rifle shoot
ing at long range <• such an important and
effective department of modern warfare, that
all colors which make the wester a clearly de
fined spot in the landscape puts bis life in in
stant peril. Black and dark green are as bad
in'this reaped as red; and lha latter is there
fore one of the worst possible colors for rifle-
meu, to whom, from poelio associations of for
est-life, it hsn been hitherto assigned. Bright
buckles upon ths breast, and metallic plates
aud while decorations upon the cap, are
equally objectionable. Every man who has
used a rifle or a pistol knows t he value of some
such kind of “hull’s eye” in fixing tbe aim.—
All snob glittering finery should be brushed
aside as dusgerous rubbish.
That a uniform which cannot be quickly put
on is deficent iu a most important point it is
almost needless to show. Complicated trap
pings are likely to add to the confusion of the
soldier on a surprise, and to deprive him of tbe
use of some part at least of his equipment
when he roost needs it. But perhaps the chief
point lo be insisted ou, because, straugely
euough, It Is that upon which there has been
thus far the gravest error, is the comfort and
unrestrained movement of the uniformed sol
dier. The best fighting costume is mere shirt
and trowsers, aud in this costume the best
fighting of modern days has beon done. G
baldi’s red sbirts are not the ouly hero*
these two garments, ns the battle fields of the
Mexican war could well attest. A man goes
into action to pul every muscle of his body to
the highest tension, aud when be marches he
should feel his accoutrements as little as pos
sible, so that every strap, belt, band, pad, or
other restraint upon freedom of action, which
necessarily frets him and diverts his atteulion
lo bis own discomfort, gives traitorous aid and
comfort to the enemy. Let padded breasts,
high coal colors, stiff slocks, broad-shoulder
ed straps, tight belts, trowser streps, nnd
boots, be consigned to the tomb of pig tails
and powder. foot tbe knapsacks be sluog not
by two straps from the side, which bind lhe
wearer to it like a boarding school uiissto her
black-bo irJ, hut by sirups from tLe middle
titih make the carriage easy , and if
inge, why let it swing. Let the coat be
loose almost as a blouse or a shirt, so that the
wearer, if he choose, can clap his hands high
above his head, or 'strike straight from the
shoulder, and not feel the least restraint.—
Have done with swallow-tails, long or short
and bright brass buttons, and wear an easy
short frock, confined by buttons which will
not be marks at a hundred yards. Wear loose
trowsers, so loose as lo aocotuinodate pockets
that will hold a small loaf of bread upon erner
gency, and let them taper toward tbe foot, so
as lo be eavily thrust under leather gaiters in
wet weather. For boots, wear broad-soled,
)und toed shoes. A man walking on a sole
s broad ns his foot, can, other tilings being
jual. march one quarter faster and one-quar
ter longer (ban one who treads upon a sole of
fashionable shape; and ia war, lo march quick
ly and easily is to win baule*.
Sun and wind and rain itie soldiers must eu
countre, and they sometimes are more harm
ful than the enemy. There is no protection
against them like light wollen fabrics, with
out stuffing or buckram. Light limp cap? of
woollen, with broad visors, or broad brimmed
(but not too broad) felt hats ; double breasted
coals, so made that they can he worn open in
warm weather, and will really protect the
chest in a lower temperature ; trowsers of the
same, and under these light flannel shirts aud
drawers ; such are the proper materials lor a
soldier’s dress, even ia the summer months —
They secure him, as fAr as possible, that first
requisite, health. Winter oampaigu* require
overcoats, of course, but our Volunteers will
not need these now.
The point of distinction of different corps
must be atiaiued as heretofore by variation iu
the color uu-i shape of tho uniform, aud (as
for the reasons given above, there should not
be any great or striking variety in these) dif
ference in the oolor and fashion of tbe trim
mings, which should be as simple as possible.
A little ingenuity nnd artistio skill will ac
complish this cosily. Uniforms designed up
on ilieso principles may not tickle the fancy
of those who like lo play at soldier, but they
will gladden the eyes of every one who knows
that war means woik.
. Naval General Order.
gailly of dereliction of duty, under w*h <
At a Naval General Court Martial conven* cumstances, instead of const ituiiog n»y claim
*d it ike city of Waehingtoa on the 12tb day
of Mnreb, 1801, Captain James Armstrong, of
tbe Navy, was tried on tbe folio wiog charges
and specifications, preferred against him by
direction of tbe Secretary of tbe Navy :
CUABQK I.—NkOLXCT Of Dutl.
to lenity, only render tbe more ii
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h 'be du(j of C.pL Armstrong,
cotouMding oflioor of (h. nnralforcn St l*m-
raooln—n duly which hwsould sot bat know
, *• lb.
SpeeMoerict, I.—Ia this: that th, tad of *•* siprssslj■ nnd •• nirtaljr rajolnnl" on Mm
id Captain Jnmra Armtlroog, bsiag. as il>. I b J ™ ow , » hln, » tlf “.good einm-
,y of January, eighteen hundred and lixij- P>«' of p.irioiirm, • * well a, lo b. “vigilant
one, in command of the United Stales Navy
at Warrington, State of Florida, aoJ naval
force thereat adequate to a defenoe of *id
yard, did then and there, ou the demand of
Commteeionere of lb# Stale of Florida, sup-
ported by a military force from the Slates of
Alabama and Florida, surrender lo them, with
out resistance, said yard, the public property
thereat, mod a portion of tbe force under bis
command.
Specification 2.—lo this : that the said Cop-
tsiu James Armstrong, being, on the seventh
day of January, or thereabout, eighteen hun
dred and sixty one, in commaud of the Uni
ted States Navy Yard nt Warrington, State
of Florida, and the naval forces thereat, nnd
having reason to apprehend the approach of
hostile force, did then and there, and at all
times subsequent thereto lo the twelfth day of
January, inclusive eigbteeu hundred and six
ty one, fail to lake the ordinary and proper
measures for the defence of said yard, aud ike
public property thereat.
Specification 3.—In this: that the said Cap
tain James Armstrong, being, on tbe ninth
day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-
oue, in command as set forth in the last pre
ceding specification, did then and there, and
at all times subsequent thereto to the twelfth
day of January, inclusive, eighteen hundred
aud sixty one neglect lo remove to Fort Pick
ens, or other piuco of safety, the men under
his command, and munitions of war, and oth
er public property in his charge, or the latter
to destroy ; although at the time aforesaid he
in constaut expectation of the approach
in inspecting theoonduct” of those under hie
command. Whatever the embarrassments of
lil position may have been, an earnest patri
otism would have (Itighi him to make the best
ed zeal by his example to those arouod him
instead of suffering the promptings of loyally
to be checked, either by any speculatit
conjectures of his own, or any suggestion from
others, as to the possible views and designs of
superiors in office Had he discharged bis
duly with stern fidelity he might have disap
pointed some; but—as events have reoently
shown in the case of another officer, placed
in similar circumstances—be would have been
upheld by the applause of his fellow country'
men end the respective antagonists. The
safest as well as (he most honorable course for
every individual in the public service, wheth
er eommander or subordinate, is lo bo irue to
the flag of his country, no matter what diffi
cultics or dangers compass it.
This General Order will be promulgated as
usual at all the naval stations, and on board
all vessels of the navy In commission.
GIDEON WELLES.
Secretary of the Navy,
Navy Dxi’artmkkt, April 24, 1801.
1861.
1861
SALMONS & SIMMONS,
U-MlDnlml,
dbigo
Corner of Whitehall end Alebtmeaul
Atlanta, Georgia.
NEW SPRING STOCKI
/'YNE of our firm having returned f
How wo Apples Sw im !
LUtU Rhody Accomplishing icon ders—Governor
Sprague thinls he hat Frightened off Jeff Da
vie' Forces and saved the Capital! !
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM GOV. 8 I'll AG IB.
Adjutant O in real's Office, 1
Frovidence, May 1, 1861. j
The following dispatch was received at this
office early this morning :
E. C. MAURY,
Adjutant General It. I. M.
Washington, April 80, 1801.
> the People of Rhode Island:
The opportune arrival of the Rhode Island
and other troops at Washington has saved the
Capitol. The Government will do all that is
necessary to proteet themselves and save the
Union, and will not call upon Rhode Island to
exhaust resourses until necessity compels it.
The first and second detachments have arriv
ed, and received the unqualified praise of both
the President and General in Chief. Our light
battery of artillery will arrive to-morrow. As
here is no immediate necessity for my pres
enoebere, 1 shall return soon to Rhode Island.
Meantime, fto further enlistments or expendi
of war da
turas nr* nece—Ary. Th* Secretary
sires my acceptance of tbe position of Goner
but our Constitution prohibits it. I am de
sirous of being where 1 can best serve th*
country.
The officers and men of the Rhode Island
Regiment have conducted themtelvei like true
soldiers. WILLIAM SPRAGUE.
both od their way to
key ten* bear* .
meat of Teanesiee lo PreeideUT Davis. His
paper, Ike “ Avalaaehe," ha* been at able ad
vocate of Beeesaion from Ui* day Lincoln was
•looted f r r
Mr. Du Bose was just from Arkansas, where
to kad km for **v*ew| weeks past. H* reports
the graateet #»Uastern for foresafo«?ffk
toeflb tkw| »k ffMffl* alt tkrough
John (iulury Adams on Coerclou.
The indissoluble link of Union between the
people of ike several Steles of this confedtra-
ted nation, is, after all, not in the right, but
tb* heart If the day should ever com* (may
heaven avert it) when the affsetione of th*
people of these States shall be alienated from
each other; when the (Vaternal spirit shall
give way to cold indifference, or collisions of
fulfrast shall fetter into hatred, the bonds ft
political association will not 1*b£ hold togeth
er parties no lowgsr atiraoted by the magod£
ism of consolidated intereats and kindly sym
pathies ; and far better Tor the people of the
disuttiUA Blalee te part’ in friendship from
ea«k nther, than to kwtod together by e*u-
strafe t.”
Jh*tiD^Z-tu n°f e ii?f • a hostile force which he believed he could
' not, with «he force under his commond, suc
cessfully resist.
CllAKUK II.— DlSOVKUlKIICK OF ObDLUS AND
Conduct UNnscoMixa an Officrr.
Specification 1.—lo this : that the said Cap
tsiu James Armstrong, being, on flic niutb
day of January, eighteen huuired aou sixty*
oue, in command of the Uuiied States Navy
Yard at Warrington, Florida, and the naval
forces thereat, nod in charge of Ihe public
properly attached thereto, and in receipt also,
at this time, of an order from the Secretary
of Ihe Navy, dated January the third, eigh
teen hundred aud sixty-oue, of ihe leuor fol
lowing : “ Be vigilant lo protect the public
property. The commanding officer at Fort
Barrancas has been instructed to cousult with
you. You will cooperate with him did,
the and there, aud at times subsequent there
lo, to (be twelftb of Juouaiy, eighteen hun
dred and stxty-oue, in violation of said or
der. neglect to send the murinen, and other
meu under his command, to Fort Pickens lo
co-opcrate iu the defence thereof, and to re
move to a place of safety the public property
in his charge, or to lake any measuers or prac
tice any vigilance for (he protection of said
Navy Yard and the public properly attached
thereto, except to double the guard at one of
the gates of said yard.
Specification I.—In ihis; tkntihusaid Cap
tain James Armstrong, being in command of
the Toiled States Navy Yard at Warrington,
Florida, aud the navel forces thereat, nnd un
der instructions from the Secretary of the Na
vy direoting him to be vigilant lo protec. the
pufolio property, and to co-operate wilh the
commanding officer at Fort Barrancas, whe
was Lieutenant Slemmer, United States Army,
did, on the tenth day of January, eighteen
hundred and sixty one, then and there, in ac
cordance with an understanding previously had
wit ^Lieutenant Sleminer, dispatch tbe steam
er Wyandotte to aid him, Lieutenant Slammer
in the defence of his post, Fort Pickens, Flor
ida, to which he, Lieuteuant Stammer, had ro-
moved ; and thereafter, to wit, on the twen
tieth day of January, eighteen hundred and
sixty-one, the eaiJ Captain James Armstrong,
in violation of suoh understanding and his in
siructions, issued, without the knowledge of
Lieutenant Slemrour, to Lieutenant O. It. Ber
ryman, commanding said steamer, an order of
the following tenor: “ You will continue to
co-operate with the commanding officer at
Fort Pickens; but, should an attack be made,
you will not fire a gun unless it be actually
necessary in the defence of the vessel under
your command. In the event of the capture
of the fort, you will proceed immediately to
ion to which you have been ordered
by the Navy Department. It is reported that
the yard is surrounded by Armed men.”
Upon these charges and specifications the
fiuding ” of the Courtis in the following
terms :
The Court, having maturely considered
whole case, with the evidence and ihe de
fence aforesaid, find as follows ;
1. That Ihe first specification of the first
charge against ihe Capt. James Armstrong is
proved, except as to the words in said specifi
cation—‘adequate to & defence of said yard.”
2. That liio second specification of the
first charge sgaimt the said Capt. James Arm
strong is proved.
That the third specification of the first
charge is proved, except that the accused did
remove or send to Fort Pickens thirty men—
a part of his command—thirty muskets and
some amunilion, and a barge load of provi
sions.
‘ And the Court thereupon further find that
tbe said Captain James Armstrong \tguilty of
the first charge of neglect of duty.
And the Court doth further find :
1. That the first specification of the second
charge against the accused is proved, except
that thirty men—a part of his command—
were sent by said Capt. James Armstrong lo
co-opera e in ihe defence of Fort Pickens.
And they further find :
2. That the second specification of the
charge is proved.
And thereupon the Court find tbe said
Capt. James Armstrong to ho guilty of the sec
ond charge qf disobedience, of orders and conduct
unbecoming an ofiicer
And the sentence of the Court is ;
That tbe said Captain Janies Armstrong
be suspended from duty for the term of five
years, »Uh the loss of pay for the first half
the said term, and be reprimanded by the
honorable Secretary of ihe Navy In general
ordere.”
I have approved this sentence, and Captain
James Armstrong will accordingly be suspen
ded from duty for the term of five year* from
this date, with loss of pay for the first half of
aaid term.
la carrying into execution that part of the
itotenc* which direct lhat Capt Armstrong
be reprimanded in general orders, I ha*e a
painful duly I* perform. Th* aenlcoe* in
this ease might be eooiidered severe, wlthoot
the addition of a reprimand; but n. Court
oomposed of officers tb* highest in rank and
moit experienced In service.has deemed other
wise* end its judgement cannot but be approv
ed. This mioeoaduet, indeed, wbieh led to this
triMdoe* not ftlTeet alone Ike reputation and
disoiplio* of tb* naval s*rvlo«, but tb* interest
How to get Arm*.
Complaint is made‘that our Virginia forces
arc not equipped with ihe improved weapons
which are found so efficient in modern war
fare. if we have not lime to manufacture
suuh arms, nor lo send abroad for them, let
us remember there is another way, and a very
expeditious way of obtaining them. /
take them from our enemy in every battle. While
Northern vandals invade (he 8outk avowedly
for the sake of plunder, sad with the admit
ted design of enriching themselves with the
spoils of every town And farmhouse, let our
meu cate for no other rpoils than the captur
ed guns and munitions of the conquered en
etoy.
In addition to tbe improved musket
rifle, it ta said that every man, in some of th
invading forces, is so girt about and loaded
down wilh knives and revolvers as to convert
entire regiments into walking armories. Here,
then, is our opportunity. With Ihe arms we
have we will gain as many more, and make
ths five talents ten. Let us go into every oon
flict determined not only to conquer but to
bring back from the field the only spoils which
brave and honorable men need covet—the cap
lured arms of the defeated foe!—Richmond
Dispatch.
Maryland.
The Baltimore Sun regards "tbe pressure
of the Government against Maryland ’ as "il
liberal and unkind.” Nevertheless, it says,
for aught it knows, the "relations of Mary
land to the Union may be perpolnal. n It
seems, at present, as if Marylaod would not
secede.
Nor should, in our opinion, the Confederate
Slates give themselves any uneasiness about
the mailer. From (he best information we
can gather, a majority, perhaps a large
of (lie people of Maryland are opposed to rev-
oluliou, and prefer to remain where they are ;
and such being the case, however, we may
sympAihizo wilh the minority, we have no de
sire lo override the popular will. Maryland
must come to us wilh her full consent, or not
at all. We wero always opposed lo forcing
liberty on any people, either by a direct re*
sort to arms or indirectly, placing them ia a
position where they tire not at liberty to aot
as they desire.
As a matter of policy, wo cannot see where
in (be Confederate Slates have any great in*
terest at stake in the acquisition of Maryland
Her commercial oily must become, in lhat
event, a roost formidable oompelitor to (he
towns South of 1 er— Norfolk, Charleston and
Savaunab ; and, while we have no use for
Washington, it will cost a bloody struggle to
wrest it from the United Stales.
Under all the circumstances, we are more
than half inclined to tat Maryland alone, make
Potomac end Ohio the boundary, aud then
go to work sod take care of all that is South
of them.— Sue, Republican.
tHuJT We copy the following from the Char
lesion "Courier,” and commend it to the
consideration of Irishmen particularly, and
citizens of Foreign birth, generally.
The present revolution developes strange
scenes in the North. We hear of an English
regiment about lo march side by side with an
Irish Regiment, headed by Thomas Francis
Meagher. Truly the Lion and the lamb will
lie down together, and forget tbeir ancient
feud. Then only think of tbe Masaaobusetts
Regiments marching in company wilh Ihsir
adopted fellow-countrymen of the Catholic
faith ! How pleasant will be the recolleotion-
of the burning of the Charlestown Convent!”
No mao has e?er been persecuted in the
South on account of bis religious belief. Re
member that! No books detailing disgusting
lies about esoaped nuns have ever been pub
lished at tbe South for the purpose of inflam
ing tbe Protestant kccis against their fellow-
Chriatians of the Catholic faith. Remember
that also !
When the slavery question is disposed of,
New England Pnrtanisrn will next turn its
hand to Catholicism, which was long since
looked for as its next bobby. Remember, it
must keep busy about some "ism/* Remem
ber all this, ye oitiicns of foreign birth, when
you begin your march to 3outh.
The Seventh Regiment.
The pleasing illusion* which have been in
dulged concerning tbe existence of lome lin
gering traits of gratitude and delicacy in tie
hearts of this regiment were all dispelled by
Ihe paragraph published yesterday. A gen
eral feeling ef eel infection, however, te im
pressed (hat, now we know them ia Ikeir true
colors, (bey will form pari of the ford* which
I* to invade Virginia. They will motive, be
yond a doubt, euch attentions aeteeb men de
serve. Probably the Seveoth Regiment Is th*
boat diilled regiment lo th* Nonhvrn army ;
but it* qualities are more adapted to show
than use. and when k oomca lo tha lug ot no
mou« t’u.juiiT riot, in Nt* York, Ihla crack
regime cl Me railed upon te face Ike bob, end
tkwigk M perade d*j, lbey turn »M
•*gkt bead red atrong, not mere ike. M.
*«/ •» M. hundred node their imuuet
in <be beer tf (rial. Tb. efeaiMt* dendr
•el, .bets, in» * ' J
hundred of tbe Ur.j
DRY goods,.
we take this method of advisidc the i
ike same. Our stock of 1
STAJ’hJC «£ JFAXCX GOODS
were never more attractive. The aqrvj
BLEACHED AND BROWN SHEETINOU
SHIRTINGS. Ac..
is ample.
Crept irjlngtaie,
Barege .Thflats,
French f'hints,
JHnambtqu r%
Qroele l
and a splendid assortmentof
Plain g Fancy J
Sills Jianttce,
Dueler*, JTr.,
^ fonnd among our assortment; i
ALEXANDER KID GLOYgg, S/IE KtiS,I
Every variety of Ladies’ end Misses’ 8R
manufactured in Philadelphia sxprei
our trade. A more beautiful lot of
CARPETINGS, OIL CLOTHS AND MAT
we have never displayed in this market
All of which wo will sell low for CA8H J
Orders promptly attended to. 1
SALMONS A &IVHQ1
Atlanta, March 28, 1861.
SILVEY & DOUGHERTY,]
N0RCR088’ BUILDING,
•Junction "Whitehall Ac Pcae!
Btreetis,
Atlantes, Qeorgt^ J
H AVE just reeeived, and are novo
the largest stock «f Ooor.s they bs
offered in one season. Their stork
exclusively for Cash, and will be priced’
figures.
They have every variety of
DRY GOODS,
from Brown Homespuns to the final
Silks; all kinds of fresh LADIES’
GOOD8 j a large assortment of
STAJPZiZ] ooo:
ncluding Linens, Lawns, Piece Goods. (L_
Ginghams, Ac.; all kinds of HOSIBRfl
FANCY ART1CLE8. Also, a large a
JEWKLRY, WATCHK8* j
In their Basement Rooms, they bars*
gant and full supply of
Ready-Made Clothing,
end GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING C
TRUNKS, UMBRELLAS, Ac. iluJ
$10,000 worth of
SHOES, BOOTS, &c|
embracing all sises, and sgreat variety,ft
dies, Misses, Men, Boys end Children.
They repeat: their stock is very full,!
they are determined to tell.
The public are respectfully invited I
and examine their stock and prices belo
chasing elsewhere.
march8 SILVEY A DOUGH Iff!
Me Jf Al/GHT, IlfoARl) 4s (
Commission and ForseardlngAitt
BA Y STREET
Savannah, -•••••. G«
Wm. McNai ght, 1
Jamss OrmohDj j mar20
OCS. IRA R. FOSTER.
FOSTER & QUEEN,]
GROCERS
COMMISSION MERCH4
MARIETTA STSIKT,
Atlanta, Georgis, '
K EEP constantly on hand all kinds*
visions and Family Supplies, bur*
all kinds of Tennessee and Country ffb
also, sell Goods consigned to the test I
tage, and render accounts < f sale pros’
Patronage respeotfully solicited.
" of Pure Country Corel
A fine lot c.
hand, end for sale by FOSTER i
may 6.
CONFECTIONARIES.
F. M. J-A.CK, Ag
JVKXT DOOR TO W. F. BERRIES * CO,
Whitehall St„ Atlanta, <
FRUITS,
OAKE8.
NUT8,
CANDIES,
PRE8MIV»J
■.ielliav
l'icr
Alto, Fioe Imported WINKS, B1
TOBACCO. CIGARS, Ac., Ac.
Also, a great variety of Fancy At
kete. Toys, he.
Th# Ladies and th* Tublic gener»»JJ
pectfully invited to cell.
mbit fight, one
DANIELL .V McENTWi
Wbolc.ale De.Irr. ie
BBOCEHIES,FBOlVftf
Peach- Tree Street,
® .
A FINE lupplj of Coro, B»«» »»q
were on bend.
WRIGHT 4 JACKS
FACTORS, COMMISS
-and-
FORWARDING HEBCK
BAY STREET, 8AYANNW
W». a \
ALLis a. waieav.
TVEFKR te Captai
John W..
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On.; Bento* A V.l*- 1
in A Hn/dra f
n; Pnlntkn, FI*"
n.kinaviila On. Jl
Agent tor tbe Irerglndn ,
loVvonndtnn, nodetMiW^
And Onk, lo Hn.kiniTlIln.