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Juttfhttn £o nfetatg Largest City Circulation TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1861. srrrx—r-r=_-...- ~ -r— jLrrs North Carolina. The Legislature of this State, at its last ses sion, passed a Stay Law, which the Supreme Court of the State has pronounced unconsti tutional. An extraordinary session of that body, convened by the Governor, met on the 15th instant—the main business of its assem bling being to devise a Stay Law that would not be liabie to the objections raised by the Supreme Court,, We are opposed to these Stay Laws, or rath er to the defects in our financial system which make them necessary. There is something radically wrong in the system. It is not on a sound basis; if it were, these Stay Laws would be unnecessary. They are demoralizing and injurious in their effects, and the cause of them should be remedied. No better time to do so than now can ever occur. No changes can make matters worse than they are at present, and our Legislature, at its next ses sion, should improve the favorable moment, now that the necessary legislation can work the least possible inconvenience to parties concerned, of any time that ever will come again. In cutting loose from the North, let us in augurate such necessary reforms in every re spect as will obviate all the bad practices of that inflated land of rascality. It should come down. What should come down ? Why, rents.— They are too high, by a large amount, and ought to be reduced to a “ war footing.” Prop erty and labor have largely depreciated in val ue, and business in almost every department isstignant, while all the necessaries of life have become scarce, and increased in price correspondingly. Rents should be reduced for the sake of equality, if for nothing else. Sure ly landlords cannot expect their tenants to pay the same rents now that they did when business was active and all things prosperous. Going to Manassas. We call special attention of all persons go ing to Richmond or Manassas to see their rel atives or friends, or on any other business, to the card of Dr. Lewis, Superintendent of the W. <fc A. R. R, in this morning’s paper. -- . Now or Never 1 I have just returned from Richmond on bu siness for Capt. J. F. Woddail’s company, to remain ten days. Our company is not as full as we wish, and I will be very glad to have some 10 or 15 stout men to go with me on my return. Any per son wishing to go, will please report to J. W. Rucker, at the store of Rucker & Woddail, on Decatur street, between this time and the 25th instant. I will start back on that day. As soon as we arrive, such recruits as will go, will be attached to a full Georgia Regi ment under command of Col. Mercer, of Co lumbus, who graduated at West Point ten years ago, and was in the Regular Army of the United States up to the time of the sepa ration from the North ; Lieut. Col. Morrison, of Rome, and Maj. Wallace of Atlanta. Now is the time to s*~ve your country with out delay. SA i JEL D. HAZLETT. Atlanta, August 16, 1861. P. S. Uniforms will be furnished. .—— - + > Letter from Mr. Nelson. The following letter from Mr, Nelson is pub lished by the Knoxville Register of the 16th : Having beeu arrested in Lee county, Vir ginia, taken to Cumberland Gap, and sent to Richmond, Virginia, 1 deem it due to all those who have had me in actual custody, to state that they have treated me with uniform civil ity, and kindness. To Captain Powell, at Cumberland Gap, and Lieutenants Plumlee and Cocke, and Sergeant Gillespie, who had charge of the seventy men who guarded me from the Gap to Abington, and to the soldiers under their command, I feel especially indeb ted for their remarkable good conduct on the way, and the respectful treatment I received at their hands. Os Major Lee, and Lieuten ants Plumlee and Cocke, and the men who brought me from Abington to Richmond, and have had charge of me since 1 came here, I have no language at my command sufficient to express my sense of the manner in which they discharged their duty, they being as careful io protect me against violence and in sult, as to prevent my rescue or escape. 1 have deemed it proper to prepare this statement in the hope that my friends will cherish no feelings of uukiadnese towards all or either of the persons referred to. T. A. R. NELSON. Who is Go. Lyon?—-Gen. Lyon, whose name is now somewhat notorious in Missouri polities, is a Connecticut Yankee, and was a captain in the U. 8. service. He had been stationed at Fort. Riley, was court-martialed for etatving his men, nnd had been ordered to St. Louis for trial. Ou reaching that point the examination was set aside, Lyon was ap pointed to tnko charge of the arsenal, and by base treachery in surrounding the State troops at Camp Jackson, and murdering women and children in the streets of St. Louis, he was made a brigadier general, at the suggestion of Frank Blair.— MempAis .dyyxal Aug. 11. fear The following is an extract from a let ter written by a United States officer who was in the battle of Bull Run: I did one thing for effect during the heavy tire, which bad the best influence on the men, when I tried them by giving them orders ; and that was the little trick of quietly smoking a cigar. While the men were falling around me I must confess my coolness was rather forced, but it had the deaired effect on the ment and I was satisfied. ■»« kewtU - KBuL 1 ssnr COTTAGE, with ,i> MMbRESBMB- rooms, < >al kitchen, well, gar den, 4e., ne«r the Protest* ut church, on Gar. nett street. Apply to Aug 20 ts X. C, PARKER. TURNIP SEED. HAVING just received a largo and carefully •elected lot of Turnip Seed, we can fnrn tah orders for any quantity. JMT Seeds ratable. July 30 ts MABBKY A LANSDKLL. SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY. [advertisement.] Messrs. Editors : Will you please request all those in the City and county who are in favor of holding a Convention for the nomination of a candidate for Governor, to meet at the City Hall on Friday 11 o’clock, A. M., to appoint Delegates for said Convention. MANY CITIZENS. Atlanta, Aug 20-2 t. Office Superintendent W. & A. R. R. 1 July 23d, 1861. f The solicitude about friends who were in the great battle at Manassas Junction on the 21st inst., will cause many in Georgia and Alaba ma to hurry to the place. For their benefit I will state that if they go by the Virginia route they should leave Montgomery by the morn ing train—leave Atlanta by the 7 P. M. train on this Road—the connection by this train is close, going through from Montgomery to Rich mond in 53 hours ; Atlanta to Richmond in 41 hours ; Dalton to Richmond in 35 hours. I will further state that if the East Tennes see Roads are short of Cars this Road will help them to as many Cars as may be needed in the emergency. JOHN W. LEWIS, July 23—ts. Superintendent. Confederate States of America, j Quarter-Master’s Dep’t, > Montgomery, Ala., July 12th, 1861. J The following is published for the information of those whom it may concern : MEMBERS of Companies passing over the various Railroads, on their way to join their Regiments, must have written or other satisfactory evidence of their being members of the Company, before being furnished with transportation. The evidence must consist in a written cer tificate from the Captain, saying that he is a member, and is on his way to join the Com pany ; or must produce a written order from the Captain, saying that he must join his Com pany. JAMES L. CALHOUN, Auglßtf Major C. S. A., A. Q. M. Office Southern Telegraph Co., 1 Atlanta,, Ga., Aug. 17th, 1861. J THE STOCKHOLDERS of the SOUTHERN TELEGRAPH CO , will receive their di vidends by calling at this Office. By order of Treasurer. H. C. ROBIN BON, Manager. Auglß 7 School Notice. THE undersigned will re-open his School in the Basement Room of the Ist Presbyterian Church, on Marietta street, on Monday, the 19th instant. TERMS OF TUITION: For the Primary Branches, (a session of 5 months,) sl2 For higher English Branches, 16 For the Classics, 20 Auglß 3t HAMILTON GOODE. “Tolt’ther n INSURANCE AGENCY! FIRE, LIFE AND MARINE INSURANCE! THE subscriber represents the following first class INSURANCE COMPANIES, with strong Capitals and large Surplus : Alabama Insurance Company, Montgomery, Capital $300,000. Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Com —pany, Richmond, Capital $270,000. ercltants’ Insurance Company, Richm’d, Capital, $311,000. Authorized Capital ....$500,000. Old Dominion Insurance Company, Rich mond, Capital, $300,000. Valley of Virginia Insurance Company, Winchester, Capital, 355,000. These Companies insure Buildings, Mer chandize, Household Furniture, and Personal Property in city, town or country on the most favorable terms, consistent with prudence and safety. e Marine risks, on river and the sea—Life risks on white persons of both sexes—also on the life of Negroes. All losses honorably adjusted and promptly paid. SAMUEL SMITH, GENERAL AGENT, Office, corner of Whitehall A Alabama streets, over Salmons A Simmons' Dry Goods store. Aug. 15—ts. Army Blanket*. are now prepared to furnish over SIX THOUSAND LINED ARMY BLANKETS, as heavy, and much more durable, than the best Blankets. Sixes, 69 by 60 and 70 by 60. Orders solicited. Address JAMES G. BAILIE A BROTHER, 205 Brosd-Street, Augusta, Ga. Aug 18d6w4 Wanted to Kent or Incase : A private residence, furnished or unfurnished. A House in the country, near At -Ivw Iv. or in the suburbs, pre ferred. Address H., Post-office, Atlanta. Aug. 17 —ts. Situation Wanted, AS Book-Keeper or Clerk in a Grocery or Provision House, by a young married man who has had four years experience in a large Auction aud Commission Store in Savan nah. Satisfactory testimonials will be fur nished. Address W. W. D., Atlanta aug. 17—dflt. Post Office. Our School WILL be reopened on the FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER next(lß6l jin the base ment room of Central Presbyterian Church. With many thanks to our former patrons and friends for support and confidence, we be speak their continued efforts in behalf of our enterprise. Misses A. E. HAMILTON, aug. 10-dlm. M L. BROWN. Notice. IN consequence of the withdrawal of the Steamers between Mobile and New Orle-ns, ] the Tuaouafl Freight Tariff from New Or- I leans to Atlanta and Columbus, established in March 1861. is suspended until turther notice. GEO. G HULL. | Sunt A. A W. P. R. R. D. H. CRANE. SupL M. A W. P. HR. COX BRAINARD A 00., Mobile and N. O. Steamers. June 8-dlf. BY TELECRAPH J FOR THE “ SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY.” . Cairo, Aug. 16.—The Southerners are tear ing up the track of the Cairo and Fulton Rail road. Washington, Aug 16.—The mostreliable in formation says the Southerners are slowly ad vancing their forces to the line of the Poto mac, with the evident intention to encourage and support Maryland in insurrection. General Sumner is authorized to raise from five to ten thousand Californians, and march them into Texas and Arkansas. The order will be sent by Telegraph to Fort Kearney ; thence by Pony Express, An order has gone to Europe for 150,000 more guns. There were six Federal war vessels off Ac quia Creek yesterday. Six Federate from the Resolute landed near Matthias Point. They were fired upon and 4 killed. It is proposed to burn the woods on the bank of the Potomac, to prevent constant disasters to the Federate from concealed Southerners. It is stated that the object of Faulkner’s ar rest is to bold him as a hostage for Congress man Ely, McGraw and other non-combatant prisoners. Quartermaster Meigs has gone to Ntw York to investigate clothing contracts. The Con tract Committee are making astounding dis coveries. Memphis, August 16.—Special dispatches from Little Rock, this morning, bring dates from Fort Smith to the 14th. The news of Mc- Cullough’s victory is fully confirmed. The fight occurred on Saturday, eight miles from Springfield. The enemy took the Confederate pickets prisoners, and surprised the main body. A bloody and desperate encounter en sued, with great loss on both sides. Five reg iments of Missourians were thrown into a pan ic and fled. Gen. Price made two ineffectual efforts to rally them. The Louisiana Regiment fought gallantly, and suffered much.' General Price lad the 3d and sth Arkansas regiments in person, and made a splendid charge. A letter from McCullough, dated 11th, says: “The victory is ours. The battle lasted six hours and a half. Our loss was great. Lyon is among the dead. We took three pieces of artillery from Seigel, and destroyed his com mand; captured many prisoners and small arms; cannot give particulars, but write this to correct reports circulated by those who fled from the field.” The Confederate loss was from 2 to 300 kill ed—4 to 500 wounded. Among the killed on our side, are Maj. Har per of Churchill’s regiment, Capt. H. T. Brown, Lieutenant Joe. Waltou, Capt. Bell, Lieuten ant Weaver and Sergeant Sam Morton. Maj. Ward, of the 3d regiment, lost his arm, and it is thought will die. Capt. Stewart’s company suffered greatly. 30 or 40 of Col. Carroll’s regiment were kill ed. * Maj. Wightman, a gallant Missouri officer was killed. Seigel’s forces were pursued to Springfield.— When the messenger left it was thought Mc- Cullough would attack them there. Capt. Blank caught Seigel, but he was res cued. He shot at, aud thinks wounded him. Col. Sweeney, of the Federal army, was kill ed. The enemy’s loss is estimated at from 2,300 to 3,000. The following dispatch was received at Fort Smith : Fayetteville, Aug. 14. McCullough sent forces after Seigel’s com mand. About 20 miles from Springfield, Gen. Hardee met and captured the whole of the Fed ai forces and is bringing them back, thus mak ing a clean thing ot it. The messenger is just in. Signed, G. H. STIRMAN. New Orleans, August 16.—Tne following is from an extra of the Houston Telegraph, Au gust 10th : There are reports of a fight, on the 25th of July, between Col. Baylor’s command and the Federal troops, at Fort Fillmore, resulting in the defeat of the latter, with thirty killed and wounded—2 Lieutenants among the killed. X The Southerners were unhurt. The Federalists fled and were pursued, and the whole command taken prisoners (500 in number.) The mail to Tueson was cleaned out by the Apaches, and all handa killed. Si. Louis, August 16.—Its is stated that Fre mont's loan of a quarter of a million of dol lars was forced. Depositors are quietly draw ing their money from the banks. Yesterday's Democrat expresses uneasiness for Beigel’s safety. Another report says there are only 600 men with him, the rest being cut off*. Ten steamers which were laid up fifteen miles below, have beeu brought here by order of Fremont, to prevent their being taken.— Col. Blair arrived to-day. Albany, N. Y., Aug. 16.—The Breckinridge State Committee assembled at tho Delevan House. Twelve of the members were present. The following was unanimously adopted: That this Committee representing that por tion of the Democratic party which sustained the Maryland Institute platform, witness with deep concern and apprehension the long pre dicted result of Northern sectional aggression upon the rights of Southern States. We have uniformly opposed the policy which we fore saw must produce disunion. So we are equal ly prompt to raise our voice against civil war. We deny that the present war is in any sense a struggle for the Union, and believe that those who precipitated it neither care nor de sire a restoration. We advocate a proposition for an armistice and a Convention. That the administration has suspended the Constitu tion ; expressing gratification at the refusal of the other wing to co operate with the Republi cans ; respectfully tendering tho other wing the right hand of fellowship; sacrificing mi nor considerations and burying past dissen sions. That this Committee will not call a i separate Convention, but recommend those who recognize this organisation to unite in the election of delegates to the Syracuse Conven tion. New Yore, Aug. 16 —Tbos. S. Serill, a na tive of New Orleans, was arrested on the ar rival of the Persia. He had 40,000 pounds in Bank of England notes. A number of :e;ters and important papers were found on him. The Jeff Davis arrived at San Juan, Porto Rico, July 26th, for provisions. The Grand Jury of the Federal Circuit Court presented the Journal of Commerce, the News, the Day Book, Freeman’s Journal, and the Brooklyn Eagle, for expressing sympathy with the Confederates. St. Louis, August 17.—A detachment of troops, by order of Gen. Fremont, seized fity eight thousand dollars at St. Genevieve Jbe longiug to the Bank of Missouri. Washington, August 17.—The Confederate forces have nearly all fallen back to Fairfax, thereby increasing the distance which separ ates the hostile armies. The pickets, however, still occupy the same positions. Baltimore, August 17. —Federal troops are stationed at New Creek Bridge, where they captured three bridge-burners. There is a force of a thousand Confederates at Romney, A flag of truce was sent from Norfolk with Federal prisoners released on account of vari ous meritorious acts. Besides those, several others, including chaplains, are on their way to Washington. A dispatch to the New York Post says that a new Confederate battery has been erected two miles below Acquia Creek, which unex pectedly opened fire on the Pochahontas, in < Aiding- no damage. This is the fourth new battery recently erected in that neighborhood and unless immediate action is taken, officers of the navy say the navigation of the river must cease. Union men here say that a great victory in Virginia, when the next battle occurs, will extyiguish the rebellion. The Confederates continue the barbarous practice of firing upon pickets from ambush. Six hundred well-mounted men leave How ard county to-day to join Gen. Jackson’s brig ade. Louisville, Aug. 18. —A committee of citi zens from Harrison county called on the pre sident of the Covington and Lexington rail road, to protest against the transportation of Lincoln’s guns over the road. They say if it is continued the citizens will tear up the road. Three cannon and several car loads of guns and ammunition trains have been returned to Covington. Washington, August 17. —The Pawnee ex changed a few harmless shots with the batte- 1 ies at Acquia Creek. Lincoln has issued his proclamation declar ing commercial intercourse with the seceded States unlawful. Goods going to or from them, either by land or water, without the special permit of the Secretary of the Treasury, shall be forfeited. Ateo, any vessel or vehicle carrying goods or passengers to or from said States, will be lia ble to forfeiture. And that, from and after 15 days from the issuance of this proclamation, all ships and vessels belonging, in whole, or in part, to a citizen or inhabitant of said States, found at sea, or in any port of the United States, shall be forfeited. ; Books for subscriptions to the Government loan will be opened at all the towns through out the loyaFßtates. A letter from Martinsburg reports that the Confederate cavalry are constantly killing the Federal pickets. The Herald says that numberless incidents go to show that the Confederates are on the eve of attacking the Federal lines. The Baltimore secessionists have received in telligence that the Confederates are marching upon Washington. Gen. Scott doubts the truth of the report that the Southerners contemplate an attack, but McClelland, who pretends to understand Gen. Beauregard’s mode of combination, anticipates an early attack on some portion of the line of the Potomac. The Tribune says that disaffection exists in various regiments, from a misapprehension of the term of their enlistment, the men having volunteered under a belief that they were to serve only three months. Ail soldiers who have mutined will be sent to Tortugaa, on the Florida coest. Louisville, August 17. —The following sig nificant extract is from a St. Louis letter, dat ed the 10th. The writer is entirely reliable : “ It is said Fremont is fortifying the envi rons of the city. All information in regard to the war is suppressed. An employee on the railroad told a reliable gentleman, who in formed the writer, that he heard heavy canon ading in the direction of Rolla; but he would say nothing more. Neither would he say how far he came on the road—having been sworn to communicatenothing on such subjects. There is scarcely a doubt but that Rola is in Gen. Har dee’s hands. Nothing selling.” New York. Aug. 18.—The Bohemia has ar rived off Farther Point. Sales of cotton at Liverpool for the week were 63,000 bales. The price advanced id, and the market closed easier—the anvance being barely maintained. Speculators took 19,000 and exporters 10,000. Fair Orleans 9j ; Middling 8J ; consols 90J to 90J. The London Times received by the Bohe mian, is bitterly sarcastic on the Bull’s Run fight. It says the Southern nut is very hard for Lincoln to crack. It fears the question of the blockade will involve England in difficul ties and complications. Lord Palmerston said the entrance of a du ty paying vessel into any blockaded port wipes out the blockade. A belligerent may , seal up all the ports of the enemy by a block ade ; but when it lets a single vessel into the port, the right is gone. The London Herald (Lord Derby’s organ) , says that on the receipt of the news of the battle of Manassas Plains, the Emperor Na r poleon resolved to recognize the Confederate States. St. Louis, Aug. 18.—The soldier train near Palmyra was fired into yesterday. One was killed aud several wounded. ( Maj. Sturgis, who assumed command of Ly , on’s retreating forces 30 miles east of Spring field, has arrived and camped eight miles south of Rolla. There is no news as Seigel's whereabouts. The first lowa regiment is being paid off ■ and disbanded. Their loss in the late battle i was 13 killed, 14 wounded and 17 missing. i Ths first Missouri regiment (federal) lost 77 killed, 218 wounded and 17 missing. WILLIAMS & McLEAN, \ /fir MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN MlmFSali km of furniture, MOSS AND HAIR stresses, LOOKING-GLASS PLATES, &C., PEACH-TREE STREET, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. —SOLE AGENTS FOR — Spring-Bed, Admitted to be the Best in use. May 17, 1861. FOR CASH; 500 SACKS SALT, 500 SACKS PRIME RIO COFFEE, 100 BARRELS N. ORLEANS SYRUP, 100 BARRELS A AND B SUGAR, 25 HOGSHEADS N. O. SUGAR, 150 KEGS ENGLISH SODA, 100 BOXES DO. PAPERED, 50 BAGS BLACK PEPPER, 1,000 POUNDS BLUE STONE, 10 BAGS SPICE, 10 BAGS GINGER, 200 POUNDS INDIGO, 25 BOXES BEST STARCH, 3,000 POUNDS COPPERAS, 50 BOXES SOUTHERN-MADE CANDY, 200 POUNDS BEST GREEN TEA, 20 BOXES RAISINS, 200 KEGS NAILS, 300 BOXES STAR AND ADAMANTINE CANDLES, WINES, BRANDIES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, TOBACCO, &c., &c., FOR SALE BY A. C. WYLY & CO., Atlanta, Aug. 1. Corner Peach-Tree and Walton Streets. SEN. IRA R. FOSTER. J. L. QUEER FOSTER & QUEEN, GROCERS —AND— COMMISSION MERCHANTS, MARIETTA STREET, Atlanta, Georgia, KEEP constantly on hand all kinds of Pro visions and Family Supplies, buy and sell kinds of Tannesaee and ffffifqtry Produce; also sell Goods conufiHMH feMfeUsigned to the best advantage, 13 **™™ and render accounts of sale promptly. Pat ronage respectfully solicited. A fine lot of Pure Country Corn Whisky on hand, and for sale by FOSTER A QUEEN. may 5. BRYSON & BEAUMONT, Manufacturers and Dealers In MEN'S & BOY’S CLOTHINS, GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, <7ZOr&s CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, Markham’s Iron-front Building, White hall, Street, t. m. brtson, ) ATLANTA, GEORGIA. T. M. BEAUMONT J April 2d, 1861. Southern Button Manufactory, THE undersigned are manufacturing the GEORGIA COAT OF ARMS BUTTON, as also the Confederate Eagle Button, at Colum bus, Georgia. Those wishing supplies will please address Mr. S. D. THORN, their agent, or themselves, at Columbus, and enclose the money, or remit to some friend to pay over on delivery of the Buttons. CADMAN A GOLDBECK. July 17—dtf. Claim and Patent Agency. ROBERT GR2EME a BROTHER offer their services as Attorneys for the Prosecution of Claims in any of the Departments of the Government of the Confederate States, and be fore the Board of Claims for Auditing Claims against the State of Virginia, and for the trans action of any business pertaining to the Patent Office. References given when required. Office on Franklin street, opposite Law | Building, near the Corner of 12th street, Rich mond, Virginia. aug 2-ts. India Rubber Goods. THE undersigned has a good supply of India Rubber Coats and Blankets on hand. Atlanta, Aug. 14-d3L D. MAYER. JUST OUT! THE IMPROVED EDITION OF HARDEE’S IST INFANTRY AND TRIFLE-® TACTICS! 2 Vote., 24 mo., cloth plates $2.50 2 Vote., 8 vo., paper, plates 2.00 2 Vote., Bvo, paper, no plates 1.60 FOR SALE BY July 7 J. McPherson & co. Eulogy on Governor McDonald. BY HENRY R. JACKSON. This'eloquent Address, upon the Life and Public Services of Gov. Chas. J. McDonald, delivered by Hon. Henry R. Jackson, at Mari etta, Georgia, on the 20th of April last, is now readjr for sale. It is a finely printed pamphlet of thirty-six pages. Price : Single Copy 25 cts.; or sls per hun dred. Address, WOOD, HANLEITER, RICE A CO., june 8-dlw. Publishers, Atlanta, Geo. J. J. FOINDEXTBB, I MOXTOONKBT LITTLB, New Orleana | Shelbyville, Tenn. POINDEXTER & LITTLE, SLAVE DEPOT, NO. 48, BABOMMI STREET, NEW ORLEANS, FOR Receiving, Forwarding and Selling, for Merchante, Planters and Traders. Also, keeps constantly on hand a good a»»ortmentoi Field Hands, Mechanics ana House Servant#. May 13. ftON FEDER ATE BONDS, or Note#, will V be received by the undersigned in paymen' of Crockery, China, Glass Wares, Ac., or in payment of accounts. T. R. RIPLEY, June 18. Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga.