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lOLIMBIS, TIIIKSDAV, JILT 11, 1881
Col. Bartow’s Resignation.. .His Suecessor.
We learn that our able and talented representa
tive in the first district has resigned.
The Convention of Georgia authorized the
Delegation to fill all vacancies, and we desire to
present to their consideration the name of Julicn
llartridge, Esq. of Savannah.
Mr. llartridge has won by his talents and ser
vices a reputation surpassed by no man of his
age, in the State, and under the old regime,
would no doubt havo represented his .District in
Congress.
That he i3 qualified for .tho position he has
already shown, and as nobody will deny his
eminent services in behalf of the secession cause
we hope the'honor may he conferred on him. i
We have heard no other name suggested ex
cept that of Ex-Minister Ward. For many rea
sons, not necessary to enumerate, wc would pre
fer Mr. llartridge to this gentleman, but as Mr.
Ward has just returned home from a foreign
mission, where he was on duty during the recent
contest, wc have great doubts if he has further
aspirations, which he will at present press.
Crops in Florida. —The Tallahasseo Flori
dian <t Journal of July the 6th, says it is in pos
session of intelligence fiom various portions of
the State that is highly encouraging. It say3
the corn crop is made—that, is, it is now be
yond ordinary disasters—and a most abundant
one it is. A much larger breadch than usual was
planted and we expect to see it commanding a
low price in market. Old Abe’s blockade will
not have the slightest effect in this respect.—
Florida will more than food herself.
The cotton crop is not so large as usual, nor
is it ho promising as we have seen it at this time
in former years. Still the plant is healthy, and
with good seasons doubtless an average crop
will be made.
JSSC The Ladies of Little Hock, Arkansas,
have made during the last six weeks, three
thousand military suits, upward of fifteen hun
dred haversacks,five thousand shirt®, and covered
twelve hundred canteens.
More Troops.
Gov. Drown has ordered two more Regiments
to rendezvous at Atlanta, ca Monday, 13th in
stant.
The 11th Regiment will consist of ihe follow
ing companies:
1. Hamah Volunteer?, Cunt. H. W. Folsom,
Wilkinson county.
2. Confederate Volunteers, Capt. J. If. Ether
idge, Monroe county.
■L Lester Volunteers, Capt. Lester, Forsyth
county.
4. Blacksher Guards, Capt. W. S. Ramsey,
Laurens county.
5. .Jeff Davis Riflemen, Capt. F. Price, Butts
county.
6. Jasper Infantry, Capt. C. W. Jordan, Jas
per county.
7. Etowah Guards, Capt. W. H. Stiles, Cass
county.
8. Yancey Independents, Capt. Wm. A Har
ris, Worth county.
9. Cherokee Brown Hangers, Captain Fielder,
Cobb county.
10. Johnson Grays, Capt. W. P, Karmaa,
Johnson county.
TWELFin REGIMENT.
1. Delhi Ranges, Capt. Drury B. Cade, Wilkes
county.
2. Fire Side Guards, Capt. Luther H. 0. Mar
tin, Elbert county.
3. Mclntosh Volunteers, Captain Wm. 11. Mc-
Intosh, Elbert county.
4. Bowman Volunteers, Capt. J. C. Burch El
bert county.
5. Poole Volunteers, Capt. Wm. R. Poole,
Hart county.
6. Stephens Home Guards, Cuptain S. J. Far
mer, Taliferro county.
7. Tugalo Blues, Capt. Wm. T. Millican,
Franklin county.
8. Hancock Confederate Guards, Capt. Linton
Stephens, Hancock county.
0. Lincoln Confederates, Capt. Lafayette La
mar, Lincoln county.
10. Capt. T. J. Smith’s Company, Hancock
county.
The C. S. Steamer Softer Put to Sea —
The Brooklyn in Chase.— The following ex
tract from a private letter to a gentleman of this
city, says the Savannah News, dated New Or
leans, July 1, can be relied on as correct:
“This morning, it is stated, that the Confeder
ate States war steamer Sumter has got to sea,
having caught the Brooklyn napping. The
Brooklyn having landed a boat’s crew for the
purpose of seizing the telegraph at South West
Pass, the Sumter knowing that she could net
follow and leave the boat’s crew on shore, put to
sea. The Brooklyn immediately signalized for
the return of her boats, who were obliged to
abandon the work of destruction of the telegraph
station, and release the captured operator, and
join their vessel. As Boon as the craw were
alongside, the Brooklyn up anchor and put to
ea, giving chase to the Sumter, with what re
sult time will only show. The Sumter is said to
he very fast. I hope it is true, for her speed is
likely to be put to the test. The Sumter, you
will remember as the steamship Ilabana.”
Ex-Gov. Moorehcad, of Kentucky.
We had the pleasure of an interview, yesterday,
with this distinguished and highly intelligent
gentleman. His sympathies are thoroughly with
the cause of Southern independence. He has
written a very able letter to senator Crittenden,
urging him to take a prompt and manly stand
tor the recognition of the Southern Confederacy,
ua all hopes of reconstruction are wholly idle and
chimerical. Mr. M. states that an overwhelm
ing majority of the people of Kentucky are, at
heart, in favor of uniting their destinies with the
Confederate States, but that local influence, wiel
ded by the enemy, and a deficiency of arms,
place the State under tompo.ary restraints.
Mr. M. left our city yesterday afternoon for
the West, by the train to Atlanta.— AuguttaCon*
IstitntionaUtu 9th.
Mrs. Judge Hopkins of Alabama, has pre
dated a noble example for the emulation of her
countrywomen. Sho is untiring in her zeal, and
has just visited Manassas, to organize, if possi
ble, a hospital, properly attended by nurses.—
We hope that the ladies of Tennessee, for the
preservation of whoso homes brave men will be
compelled to fight, will combine to institute ef
ficient and practical measures for tho benefit of
our gallant volunteers wherever duty may call
them. The gentle ministrations „of female
kindness will always be found of more service
than the attentions that will result from official
intorcouse. The abode of suffering, is within
the sphere of woman, and when lighted by her
presence loses much of itß gloom.—r Memphis
Appeal. r
Important Letter from President Davis.
I’he following letter from our distinguished
Chief Executive in regard to tho relatione sus
tained to each other by the Confederate State?,
and the separate States composing the Republic,
in reference to public property, Ac., will be re3d
i with much interest:
Richmond, June 24, 1861.
Hon. John N. Chamllise, Chairman, dc.:
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the re
ceipt of your communication, accompanied by
a resolution of inquiry, adopted by tho commit
tee of the Convention of the State of Virginia,
“whether, prior to tho 24th day of April, any of
the Confederate States had transferred to the Con
federate Government the public property captu
red by them from the late United States,*and up
on what terms; also, whether any such transfers
nave been made since the said date, and upon
what terms”—to all of which I have to reply
that, on the 12th February, 1861, the Congress
of the Confederate States of America assumed
charge of the questions pending between the sev
eral States of the Confederacy and the Govern
ment of the United States, relating to the occu
pation of forts, arsenals, dock-yards, and other
public establishments, and directed that act to be
communicated to tho several States; and again,
on the 15th March, 18G1, the Congress recom
mended the respective States to cedo the forts,
arsenals, dockyards, and other public establish
ments within their respective limits, to the Con
federate States; and, in case of such cession au
thorized and empowered the President to take
charge of the said property. It was also pro
vided by Act of 2Sth February, 3SGI, that the
President be authorized and directed to assume
control of all military operation between thß Con
federate States, or any of them, and powers for
eign to them ; and ho was authorized to receive
from the several States the arms and munitions
of war acquired from the United States, and then
in the forts, atonal?, and navy yards of said
States, and all other arms and munitions which
they might desire to turn over and make charga
ble to the Confederate Government.
In response thereto, the State of Georgia did,
on tho 20th Maro , 1861, by an Ordinance of her
Convention, authorize the Confederate States of
America to occupy, use and hold possession of
all forts, navy yards, arsenals, custom houses,
and other public sites, with their appurtenances,
within the limits of said State and lately in pos
session of the United States of America, and to
repair, rebuild, and control the same at its discre
tion, until the ordinance should be repealed by a
convention of tho people of said State. By an
other ordinance of said date and authority, the
control of all military operations in said State
having reference to, or connected with, questions
between said States, or any of the Confederate
States of America, and powers foreign to them,
was transferred to tho Government of the Confed
erato States of America. In like manner was
transferred the arms anti munitions of war ac
quired from the United States and then remain
ing in the forts and arsenals.
It was further provided that the Governor be
authorized to transfer to the Government of the
Confederate States such arms, munitions of war,
armed vessels, or steamers belonging to said
States, as in his judgment might bo expedient,
and upon such terms as should be agreed upon.
The Government of tho Confederate States was
to become accountable for all such arms and
munitions of war as should be transferred.
On the Bth April, 1861, an ordinance was adop
ted by South Carolina which, in terms of similar
import to that of the State of Georgia, transfer
red to the Government of tho Confederate States
all the forts, arsenals, custom houses, navy yards
and other public site3 in her limits. Though
not on file in the "War Office, my recollection is
that the arms and munitious of war were in like
manner transferred.
On the 20th March, 1861, tho State of Texas,
by an ordinance of her Convention, in like man
ner assigned to tho Government of the Confede
rate States all the forts and navy yards, arsenals
and lighthouses and their appurtenances within
her limits.
On the Gth May, 1861, the State of Arkansas
in convention, by ordinance, instructed and com
missioned her delegates to the Provisional Con
gress of the Confederate States to cede, convey
and transfer to the Government of the Confede
rate States.of America the site, building and ap
purtenances of the arsenal at Little Rock, and
the site, buildings and appurtenances of tho hos
pital at Napoleon, with conditions annexed,
none of which probably affect the use of the prop
erty by the Confederate States. This power has
not yet been exercised by tho delegates commis
sioned as above stated.
On the sth June, 1861, North Carolina, by or
dinance of the State Convention, ceded to the
Confederate States of America jurisdiction over
the arsenal at Fayetteville, except that civil pro
cess in all cases, and such criminal process as may
issue under the authority of the State of North
Carolina, against any person or persons charged
with crimes committed without said tract of land,
may be executed therein, and transferred arse
nals, magazines, Ac., the title and possession of
the lands described, to the Government of the
Confederete States. I have not been advised of
any decision by the Convention of North Caroli
na in relation to the transfer of arms captured
from tne United States, though it is known that
a part of thoso arms have been sent to Virginia,
and another portion issued to troops who have
been mustered into service, and aie now on duty
with in the limits of this State.
In the removal of the scat of government to
the city of Richmond, a box, containing a por
tion of the files of the War Office, has accident
ally been separated, and has not yet arrived ;
from this or some other causo I havo not been
able to obtain record evidence of the action of
the States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and
Mississippi, and therefore state the action of
their several State Conventions from memory.
In regard to the first named, the course adop
ted was similar to that of Georgia. In Louisi
ana the Governor was authorized, as his judg
ment should direct, to transfer to the Government
of the Confederate States the arms and other
public property captured from the United States.
The forts and arsenals at Eaton Rouge have
been occupied by the Confedeate troops and a
portion of the arms in that arsenal have been
transferred.
The action of Florida was generally the same.
In Mississippi no arms or munitions ofwar were
captured from the United States : but those ob
tained by purchase before her secession have been
used to supply troops furnished on request for
the Confederate service—say ten or eleven regi
ments-now employed beyond the limits of the
States. The only public property within the
limits of the States and recently held by the Gov
ernment of the United States, was an unfinished,
fort cn Ship Island and two marine hospitals on
the Mississppi river, The first is in possession
and the second at the disposal of the Government
of the Confederate States.
T am, most respectfully, yours.
Jefferson Davis.
A Novel Funeral. —A few days since some
of the members of the “ancient and honorable
Bean Soup Fraternity," attachod to one of the
fine regiments now encamped in the city limits,
by way of giving a hint to the Commissary’s de
partment, got up on an extensive scale, a mock
funeral. When the hour appointed had arrived,
and “peas upon the trencher’ sounded for din
ner, a procession was seen to slowly emerge from
the quarters of a company who had for a long
time uttered complaints against the quality and
quantity of their “grub" in the following order:
Corporal's guard, with brooms reversed; music,
a frying pan; the officiating minister; the corpse,
a pot of hash and a fried three year old shad, on
a bier shrouded with black cambric, borne by
four pall-bearers, and flanked by a guard of hon
or; triends and acquaintances of the deceased in
deep mourning. The line of march was taken
up for a prominent spot in the encampment,
where the corpse was to have been interred with
appropriate ceremonies, but before they had
proceeded far on their route, the crowd became
so large and tumultuous that the men were or
dered back to their quarters, debarring them
from giving the corpse a Christian burial.
[ Wash. Hep,
Important from the Indian Nations.
The Galveston (TeXas) New? of June 25th ]
s ays:
Mr. J. A. Echols, Secretary of the Commis
sioners sent by the Convention to the Indian
Nation returned recently. He informs us that
the Chickasaw Legislature passed an act of se
cession by a unanimous vote, about Ist inst. A
Convention was to bo held by the Choctaws about
the 14th inst., for the same purpose, and there
is no doubt but that nation has also seceded.—
The Creek nation had a Convention about the
12th May, but they sat with closed doors, and
their action is not therefore certainly known,but
as delegates to the Southern Confederacy were
immediately sent, no doubt is entertained that an
act of secession was passed.
Gen. Douglas 11. Cooper, agent of the United
States, for the Chickasaw3 and Choctaws, re
signed some time since, has been adopted as a
citizen, and is appointed Commander-in-chief
of all their forces. Gen. Cooper i3 a Mississip
pian,and a relative of President Davis.
Mr. Echols has brought to Austin the treaties
that have been executed by Commissioners on
the part of Texas and the Chickasaw nation
with five tribes west of the civilized Indians,
including the Texas Reserves. The Kickapoo3
and tho Delawares at and Iveeches, Ac., bind them
selves to co operato with tho Southern Confede
racy in the present war with the Lincoln Govern
ment.
We learn from Mr. Echols that a letter has
recently been received from Lieut. Thornton, to
the effect that the balance of the United (States
trains that escaped the Texas troops at Fort Ar
bucklc, were captured at Fort Gibson by the
State troops of Arkansas. One hundred priso
ners were captured, to whom an oath was ad
ministered that they would not fight against the
Confederate .States, when they were permitted
to go, but all the property, arms, Ac., were re
tained.
Farther about the Battle of Martinibnrg.
The Winchester Republican gives the follow
ing interesting account of tho fight.
On Monday last tho Federal forces under Cad
wallader, numbering 15,000, crossed the Poto
mac at Williamsport ford, and advanced in the
direction of Martinsburg. On Tnesday morning
about 10 o’clock, the sth Virginia Regiment,
under Col. Harper, which had been sent out by
Col. Jackson as a scouting party, suddenly and
unexpectedly came into collision with a large
force of tho enemy, estimated to be at least five
thousand strong. A sharp conflict at once ensu*
ed. Our forces had but one piece of artillery,
which became useless after t .vo or three rounds
had been fired. Although tho strength of the
enemy was greatly superior to ours in numbers
our men fought with great coolness and bravery.
The enemy being well with artillery,
throw shell among our forces, which compelled
thorn to retire, which they did in perfect order.
From persons who were engaged in tho fight, we
learn that not more than four of five hundred
of Col. Harper’s Regiment were in the action.
The Continental Morgan Guards of our town,
commanded by Capt, Avis, and the West Augus
ta Guards of Staunton; were in the thickest of
the fight, from first to last; and it was only in
these Companies that any casualties' were sus
tained. As well as we can learn, there were
but two of our men killed; thair names wo learn
were Farish and Snapp, of Capt. Avis’ Corps,
whilst there were eight or ten wounded, hut not
seriously. Five or six of the wounded have
been brought to town, and aro receiving every
necessary attention. The loss of tho enemy in
killed alone has been estimated by those who
were in the field after the fight at from 100 to
150, A company which had been detached
from the main body were captured by Capts.
Patrick and Hardesty’s companies of Cavalry.—
Forty-three of tho prisoner's were brought to
town "Wednesday morning and lodged in jail.—
They stated that when they volunteered if. was
only tiireo months, and under the condition
that they were not to cross the Potomac. They
say their term of service would havo expired on
the sth inst., and that they were forced to cross
into Virginia, They speak in greatful terms of
their treatment since their capture. The officers
of this company have not yet arrived but are
hourly expected.
After the engagement, Col. Jackson, with his
brigade, retired two miles south of Martinsburg.
Tuesday evening Gen. Johnston, with all the
forces stationed in and around Winchester, march
to his aid, and we may expect to hear of a battle
at any hour.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon our
forces engaged. Although largely outnumbered,
they stood their ground manfully until they wore
commanded to retreat. With such material to
fight our battles, victory much perch upon our
banners.
LATEST INTELLIGENCE OX? THE RECENT FIGRT.
Since w'o penned our article about the engage
ment near Martinsburg, we learn that more pris
oners have been captured by our foroes. The
number is said to bo 27. Among them is a Lieu
tenant Colonel, a Captain and a Surgeon. They
are Pennsylvanians. We have also just received
information that tho Yankees have taken posses
sion of Martinsburg, and are estimated to be from
15,000 to 18,000 strong. Gen. Johnson is at
Darksville, seven miles this side of Martinsburg,
and at the time of our writing is preparing to
advanco upon the enemy. His command is about
13,000. A glorious victory of Southern chiv
alry over the hirelings of the North, who have
audaciously and impudently desecrated our soil
with their polluting tread is hourly expected.
The militia of the country havo been ordered
out and are rapidly coliectinu in town eager for
a shot at the minions of Lincoln.*
An Army of Occupation. —The New York
Express, in an article on the military occupation
of Richmond, says:
We see, however, in this armed occupation,
what forces will be necessary in about every
Southern city—as wo march on to occupy. It
seems to enter into but a few men’s heads, that
after every step’s advance, as many men must be
left behind to occupy as to go ahead, to fight.—
When (his begins to be a little comprehended,
the common sense of settling thisjeivil war, if pos
sible, will become more apparent.
Northern Produce. —ln no other chaumd,
perhaps, will the West feel so forcibly the loss of
southern patronage, as in a want of customers
for their immense surplus of the fruits of their
fields. Already it has become a drug upon the
market, where, notwithstanding tho low price,
the people are without tho means of earning a
pittance to procure a cheap subsistence, At Da
venport, lowa, corn is now offered at twelve and
a haif cents per bushel, “with no takern,''
A Clergyman hissed for preaching Peace.
—The Rev. Mr. Armstrong, of the Methodist
Church, in Newark, New Jersey, was hissed on
Sunday last, for preaching in favor of peace,—
When the first hiss was heard, fifty members of
tho congregation sprang to their feet, and would
have hurried the offender into the street but for
the interference of Mr. Armstrong, who insisted
that the sacrilegious hisser be permitted to ex
press himself as he chose.—.V. 1". News.
Arms fop. Kentucky.— From oneentitled to
full credit, we have advices that the Secessionists
of Kentucky are receiving daily, from this city,
supplies of Colt’s navy revolvers, and that in this
way they are being pretty thoroughly armed with
these effective weapons. They are purchased
mainly, we aro told, singly or in paris, by pro
fesiional Union men. In most case mere tools
are employed to make the purchases, who are
willing to take any oath that may be required,
if they can only get tho pistols. In this way the
Disunionista are preparing themselves for a fight,
and in many districts they have a deoiaed ad
vantage over the Unionists, in this respect. Our
informant, who resides in Central Kentucky, is
anxious to have attention called to this matter,
with a view to stopping the traffiic. He appre
hends a fight in that State between the Union
ists and Disnnionists. The latter are, he says,
expecting and preparing for the issue,—Cinsin*
r.ati Gazette.
Telegraphic.
Special Dispatches to the Times.
, Washington, July Hi.
Secretary Chase estimates the deficiency of
the past year, in Civil List at 6,000,000, Miscel
laneous and Foreign Intercourse, 800,000; In
terior Department, 400,000; War Department,
185,000,000; Navy, 30,000,000; aggregate,
$217,000,000. Maturing Treasury Notes amount
to 12,000,000; interest, 9,000,000, making n
grand total for the fiscal year ending .June, 1862,
of 318,519,581 dollars.
lie recommends raising $30,000,000 by taxa
tion, and $240,000,000 by loan.
He also recommends the following duties :
Brown sugar two and a half cents per pound,
clarified sugar three cents, refined loaf sugar
four cents; syrups two and a half cents, candy
six cents, molasses six cent3 a gallon, coffee five
cents a pound, black tea fifteen cents, green tea
twenty cents.
He estimates tho revenue from these sources a t
$20,000,000, tax on articles now exempt at $7,-
000,000, and from customs and sale of land® at
$60,000,000.
lie recommends a tax on domestic luxuries,
including liquors, beer, tobacco, bank note3,
spring carriages, and legacies. lie also recom
mends a considerable reduction in the salaries
of office holders.
In the House, resolutions were adopted that
during the extra session of Congress they would
only consider bills and resolutions concerning
military and naval affairs, and financial matters
connected therewith. All other matters except
raising revenue, to be referred, without debate,
to proper committees, to be considered at tho
next session.
Lovejoy offered the following:—Resolved that
it is no part of the du’y of the army to capture
and return fugitive slaves, and that the Judiciary
Committee be directed to inquire into the expedi
ency of repealing the Fugitive Slave Law.
In view of permitting the consideration of
peace propositions, the vote on restriction of bu
ness to war was reconsidered and again adopt
ed. On motion to amend so as to allow the
consideration of Judiciary questions it was again
reconsidered, and thus amended was passed.—
The proceedings are thus to be confined to war,
revenue and judiciary matters.
Covode’s Committee of five to smell out details
of army contracts, with power to rond for per
sons and papers, are privileged to report at all
times.
The House passed a bill appropriating 6,000,-
000 to relieve the distress of the army.
The President has been called upon for the
Spanish correspondence relative to San Domin
go.
Tin Senate bill remitting duty on arms was
passed by the House,
Trumbull eulogized Douglass.
Baltimore, July 10.
Latest advices from Martinsburg are to Sat
urday night. Patterson was motionless.
Fortress Monroe, July 10.
Steamer Quaker City, an armed frigate and
several gun boats are preparing to attack Sew
all's Point.
A cartridge chest exploded, killing two Rhode
Islanders and wounding many.
Col. Taylor has returned to the Confederate
lines.
The Garibaldians have been Imprisoned, and
the ringleaders will be made examples of.
There is undue mortality in several of the
New York Regiment®, which is attributed to ex
cessive drinking.
Lovejoy's resolution has passed by n vote of
92 to 55.
Scott forbids telegraphing a r my movements.
New York, July 10.
Cotton firm with sales of 3000 bales at 15
lb%.
Louisiana sixes quoted 55.
Louisville, July 10.
Travel between the North and South is but
little interrupted. Passengers from Nashville
via Edgefield road, meet with but little delay.—
Hence, South the delay is six hours. Trains
from the South hitherward arrive two hours be
hind time. Memphis trains both ways connect
closely.
llev. 0. B. Ovc-rton, pastor Methodist Episco
pal Church South, left here Sunday night with
volunteers for the Confederate army, he preach
el to his congregation on Sunday.
Volunteers leave in squads, probably one hun
dred per day. If the South be whipped Ken
tucky’s best families will wear black.
Kansas City, July 10.
The Fort Scott Democrat of the 7th reports a
battle between Gov Jackson and Seig!e,near Car
thage. At the first onset the Missourians were
driven back and the officers ordered a retreat;
which order was not heard or not obeyed by the
wings, which continued to advance while the
center gave way, thus nearly surrounding the
Federalists, who then retreated. The fighting
was mainly by artillery. The Federalists re
treating before the Missourians reached Carthage
seven miles from where the action commenced,
where Gov. Jackson made a night attack on
Seigle, who retreated still farther towards Sar
coxie. Jackson is fortifying himself. Seigle’s
force is badly cutup, loss estimated at from 300
to 1000.
On Friday, Gen. Price and Ben McCulloch
arrived at Neosho, twenty miles South of Car
thage, with 10,000 troops. Two hundred Fed
eralist were captured there. One {report says all
were murdered, another that only a small por
tion were killed.
McCulloch gent 2000 men to astist Governor
Jackson.
New Yore, July 10.
On account of Scott’s interdiction, the Morn
ing Papers are utterly bare of special dispatches.
Wheeling, Va., July 10.
Carlisle has been elected Senator in place of
Ilnnter, and W. T. Willey in place of Mason.
RrcHMONn, July 10.
Thos. D. Long Superintendent of Virginia
Central Rail Road, resigned, and is succeeded by
H. D. Whitcomb. The Adjutant General of Vir
ginia*has issued orders to the Commanders of
regiments in Green,Orange, Madison, Culpepper,
Rappahannock, Fauquier, Prince William, Lou
don & Fairfax Counties to call out the entire
malitia force and report themselves to Beaure
gard.
gLetters received here from near Philadelphia*
state that O. Jeuning3 Wise’s company, in a skir
mish previously reported, killed a Federaal Cap
tain and nine or ten men, and took twenty-five
prisoners.
foreign news.
Tho steamship North Briton has arrived at !
Father Point with Liverpool dates to the 23th 1
ultimo.
Cotton sales of tho week 80,000 bales, to specu
lators 17,000. Friday’s sales were 12,000, 4000
to speculators and exporter?, market closing I
firm.
Fair Orleans Middling Orleans 8, Fair j
Mobile &?if, Middling Mobile 7%.
Stock on hand 1,120,000, American 534,0G0.
BrcadstufFs quiet. Weather favorable to crop?.
Consols Political news unimportant.
The Movements in Missouri,., Stale Troops Concentrat
ing,,, Northern Forces Learinsf Cairo.
It will be seen by tho following extracts from
the St. Louis State Journal, that Gov. Jackson of
Missouri is concentrating troops on the State
line, in conjunction with the redoubtable Ben.
McCulloch, and will soon be ready to strike the
Lyon in his den. It also appears that Gen. Pren
tiss, with the Chicago soup eaters, is about to in
vade Missouri, but they may receive a sudden
check from the volunteers :
Well, we bad a conference this morning with a
gentleman, directly from Arkansas, through south
west Missouri. He had seen, in person, Major
McCulloch and his staff, on June 17th, who
affirmed it entirely practicablo to organize and
throw into Missouri an army of 20,000 well ar
med men, who were then occupying a series of
camps iu the immediate neighborhood of the Mis
souri line.
The men were crying out for the privilege of
aiding the Missourians in driving from their
shores the band of invading ruffians who liad
polluted our soil. The same gentleman passed
Gov. Jackson with 1,500 mounted men, pressing
forward to form a juncture with the Missouri anil
Arkansas troop?, who ty;e only waiting tlio sig
nal to strike. Gen. Ram?, under the orders of
Major General Price, had an army of ten thou
sand men near the Kansas border,, and farther
north, readj T to engage the enemy.
In twenty miles of Cape Girardeau Gen. 'Wat
kins lind five thousand men, well armed, with
several pieces of artillery and two companies of
sharps shooters al armed with Enfield rifles—
whose numbers were constantly increasing, and
would de joined with forces from Pocahontas,
Arkansas to rceive General Prentiss from Cairo
who is ordered to brak up his camp at that point
and move into Missouri- [See advertisment in
the Missouri Republicau, inserted by Maj. Mc-
Kintry,(for the purchase of teams, wagons Ac.,
with which Gen. Prentiss is to be furnished.
Death of a Goon Citizen.—We aro much
pained to have to announce the death of one of
our most enterprising and estimable citizens, Mr.
Wm. A. Ross, who died last evening, at Baileys
Spring in Lauderdale county, Ala
He had been suffering, as his friends generally
know, for soma months, from a dropsical affec
tion, and had gone by advice to test the medici
nal virtues of these waters in his case, and so
much improved was he for a season from their
use, that a strong hope was cherished, that he
would ultimately recover his health. For some
days past however, his symptoms assumed snun
favorable aspect, and tho Telegraph, this morn
ing bore to hi3 family and friends here tho mel
ancholy intelligence of his death.
We learn his body will be brought back hero,
for interment, of which due notice will be given.
We mourn the loss of a good man, one who was
useful in the community, and whose enterprise
and benevolence has made for him many admir
ing and warm hearted frienks. May tho re
membrance of his virtues long survive him.
Macon Telegraph, 10 th.
The Salvor.— lt is now satisfactorily ascer
tained that this steamer, whose detention in Key
West was noticed in last week’s issue, has with
tho negro crew which was on board, been seized
by the Federal authorities at that place, and sent
to Fort Pickens.— Tampa Peninsular.
~AVEHr«ERS.
HPJIIS company being nearly made up, will
1 leave for Virginia
On Friday, J2th inst.
Recruits will be received until that day.
J. J. BRADFORD, Capt.
W. H. 11. PHELPS, let Lieut.
W. A. McDOUGALD, 2d do.
THOS, ELANCHART, 2d Bvt.
July 10,—d td
TOO OUNCES QUININE
JUST RECEIVED and for sale low for cash.
URQUIIART A CHAPMAN.
July 8, dim *
' sß© REWARD.
ARREST DESERTERS!
A REWARD of S3O each will be paid by th
States Government for the a !
prehension and delivery to an officer in tho Con
federate Army, of ROBT. 11. CLINTON and
JUNIUS A. CURRENCE, both privates in Cos.
D., S. G., of the Ist Georgia Regiment, or $lO
each for tho apprehension and confinement in
jail, so that I can got either one or both of them.
The said Clinton is 30 years of age, about five
feet 10/2 inches high, very stout and rather
portly; Junius A. Currence is 18 years of ago,
5 feet 11% inches high, and is spare built,raised
near Girard, Russell county, Ala.
F, G. WILKINS, Captain,
Com’g Cos. D., So. G., Ist Qx. Reg’t.
July B—dim
Recruits for Ten Months in
Col. Semmes’ Regiment.
The undersigned members of the
JL Columbus Guards, having the consent
w of Col. Faul J. Semmes, approved by
Jjg . Brig. Gen. Lawton, and Gov. Brown
fid? a to raise a Company to be attached
to Colonel Semmes' Regiment for Ift
% l months service in
UJ
Recruits wanted immediately to fill
the ranks of this Company, who will
be nrmed and equipped and uniformed without
any expense to the men. Recruits will rendez
vous at the Armory of the Columbus Guards ov
er Temperance If all on Monday the Bth instant,
at 12 o’clock and will go into encampment for a
few davs.
W. S. SHEPHERD, Captain.
H. N. HOWARD, Ist Lieut.
C. R. RUSSELL, 2d. “
WM. REDD, Jr. 2d
Columbus, July 3—dwtf.
N. B.—The Company will certainly leave by
the 20th of July.
FOJT THE WAR!
rpilE Company now being raised, armed and
equipped by the undersigned, having been
unavoidably delayed for a few days, will march
at the earliest possible day The members of the
Company and thoge who expect to become eo,
will report themselves at once to the command
ing officer. The Company will go into Camp or
barracks for the purpose of drill, when the nec
essary outfit will be furnished.
JOHN R. IVEY, Captain.
W. N. HUTCHINS, Ist Lieut.
T. S. FONTAINE, 2d. «
S. B. CLEGHORN, 2d. “
July 6—dtf.
Star Candles.
F\Ci WHOLE and Half Boxes Candles,prime qua
tJvJ lity, for sale at a small advance for Cash.
Feb IS—dwtf E. BARNARD.
TELEGRAPHIC 1
]V£en and Sliot Guns
WANTED^
For Immediate Service !
’JMIK undersigned is authorized hynDispalch
from the War Department to raiso a Compa
ny armed with Double Barrel Shot Guns to go
into immediate service in North Western Vir
ginia. Tho.e wishing to embrace this opportu
nity are requested to report themselves at the
earliest moment possible to
JAMES 11. WARE,
_ , , Recruiting Officer, 71 Broad Si.
July 6, 1861—dtf.
DOGS! DOGS!
TN conformity to a resolution of Council, per
sons owning dogs in ttie city are required to
purchase collars for said dogs by the 10th inst.
All dogs caught in the streets betwocn the hour J
of 4% a. m and 5% p.m. on and after that date
without collars purchased from Council will be
shot. Cull at tho Council Chamber, register
your nnme and purchase a collar. Price $1 £»0.
G.W. JONES, Clerk.
| July 6—dlt.
Pay Your City Taxes for 1861.
r PIIE Tax Digest for the City, for 1861, has
been made out by tho Clerk and turned over
to the Collector and Treasurer, who will bo at
his office at the Council Chamber for the purpose
cf collecting the Tax, nnd where Tax Payers
are requested to call nnd settle.
J. D. JOHNSON,
July 6—d6t. Collector a Treas.
Enquirer and Sun copy.
HUGHES & HODGES
gßgrj WILL CONTINUE TIIK RCCTO
HQ Ware House andteiM
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Tn nil itslSranclies.
WM. 11. HUGHES,
July 4-r-dwfim W. C. HODOKS.
mm k SEYMOUR
MACON, GA.
OFFER TO THE
WHOLESALE TRADE
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES
FOR OASTI
IN LARUE QUANTITIES!
Kentucky Bagging; Gunny Basging;
Machine Rope, Bate Twine; "
Balt; Molasses;
N. O. Syrup; Fresh May Butte';
£oap; Nails;
Starch; Soda;
Cream Tartai; Candies;
Mackerel; Lard Oil;
Linseed Oil; Alcohol;
F.psora Salts; Castor Oil;
Salt Peter, Quinine,
Smoking Tobacco.
Blue Stone:
Manufactured Tobacco;
Refined Sugars;
Rio, Java and Lagulra Coffee;
Bacon Hams, Shoulders and Side?;
Rump and Mess Pork;
f)r igs and Medicines;
Cotton Osnaberga, Kerseys, Yains;
Military Jeans, for Unilorms,
And a large Stock of
DRY-GOODS.
July C, 1861—dim.
YOTICU! NOTICE!
H THE subscriber respectfully informs
persons who have guns or piatol9
in his shop, on which sums are due
for repairs, that if not called for by
first day of August, the arms will
be sold for the payment of said bills of repairs.
.. JOHN P MURRAY,
Gunsmith, Columbus,Georgia.
July ailg.
NOTICE TO
MILITARY COMPANIES.
WE have now on hand,
1000 Home-made Hickory Shirts.
1000 pair of first rate Shoes,
300 pair German Linen Drilling Pants, and ma
ny other articles suitable for military use,
which can be bad on erasonable term3 at
S. ROTHCHILD & BRO.
! June 24 '6l dtf.
h _ ...
THE COPARTNERSHIP heretofore exist
ing under the name and style of
Rosette, Melick & Cos.,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business, in future, will bo conducted under the
firm of
Rosette & Lawkon.
Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage here
tofore extended, solicit a continuance of the
same. Their present stock of Ready Made
Clothing is good and well suited to the season,
comprising every article for Gents and Youth's
wear. Also, an excellent lot of Cottcnado Suits
for servants.
G. W. ROSETTF,
S. E. LAWHON.
Columbus, Ga., July 1, 1801. dim.
Negroes for Hire.
For the balance of the year, a negro man 28
years old, good field hand, hostler and drayman.
Negro boy 1$ years old, house servant or field
hand. Negro woman 20 years old, house servant,
washer and ironer.
ELLIS A LIVINGSTON.
July I, 7SGJ. dtf.
Military Caps-
J urt received :
A small lot Gray Military Caps by
F. C. TILLMAN,
Military Goods
Just received:
Blue Cloth; Military Buttons; Gray Cash
mere Sc Twoeds; Gray Flannels for shirts, uni
forms, &c.
F. C. TILLMAN.
House Furnishing Goods.
A fine lot Linen & Cotton Sheetings.
do Sc do Pillow Casing.
Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, Ac,
F. C. TILLMAN.
Palm Fans,
Just received bv
F. C, TILLMAN.
Hew lot Hoop Skirts.
Just received bv
F. C. TILLMAN.
Summer and Spring Dry Goods
Are offered at reduced prices for Cash, by
F. C. TILLMAN.
July 1, dtf. ____________
MILITARY BUTTONS.
A GOOD supply of Gilt Buttons, Large and
small sizes. For sale by
and, ts T. S. SPEER.