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COLQUITT & WARREN, Proprietors. VOLUME VIM. fee Oaili) tiroes Published every morning (Sundays excep ted) at FI VJO DOLLARS per anmlin, in advance. feje iDeekljj femes Is Published every MONDAY MORNING, Two Dolllarsper aunum, strictly in advance. OiUce on Randolph Street,Opposue i lie I'OMt Ollice. Advertisements of five lines and less in cither the Daily or Weekly Times, will be inserted at 5J cents for the first insertion and 2 5 cents for each subsequent insertion. Advertismonts exceeding five lines will be charged 10 cents per line for tho first, and five cents for each subsequent insertion. Displayed advertisements will be charged for tho space they occupy. Sales of Land and Negroes, by Administrators, Executor#, and Guardians, are required by law to bo held on the first Tuesday in tho month be tween the hours of ten in the forenoon and three in the afternooon, at theCourtllou.se in the coun ty in which the property is situate. Notices of the salo must bo given in a public gazette forty days previously to the day of sale. Notice of tho salo of personal property must bo given at least ten days previous to tho day of sale. Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an Estate must be publishedforty days, g jjNotico that application will bo made to the Courtof Ordinary for leave to soli Land or Ne groes, must be publishod weekly two months. Citations for Letters of Administration must be published thirty days—for Dismission from Ad ministration, monthly six months—for Dismission from Guardianship, forty days. Rules for Foreclosure of Mortgage must be published monthly for four months—l'orostablish iug lost papers for the space of three months— for compelling Titles from Executors or Adminis trators, where a bond has been given by tbe de ceased, the full space of three months. Publications will Always be continued accor ding to these, the legal requirements, unless oth erwise ordered. The following are the contracting rates change able nt oleasure. L)AIL V RATES, 12 n oaths. \ _ ;_! I months. 1 1 I 6 months, i ! Ij 3 months, j I I i 2 no a;ns. ; ! * I. 71 i no'.fn, | No.ol sqrs. 1 500 700 900 15 00 17 00 20 00 'i yOl 12 00 14 00 20 OOj 2f> 00 30 00 3 12 01 15 00 la 00 25 00 33 00 40 Ou 4 15 Ot 10 00 22 00; 30 00 40 Ou 50 00 5 18 Ot 25 00 30 00 40 00 50 00 60 00 6 20 0! 28 00 35 Oh! 50 00 60 00 70 00 7 25 0< 33 00 41 OU; CO Ou 70 00 80 00 8 30 0( 38 00 46 00 70 00 80 00 90 00 u 40 0 50 00 60 00: 80 00 90 00 100 CO WEEKLY RATES. 12 months. 9 month*. 6 months. 3 months. 2 month.?, j j 1 month. I N o .ot aqrs. 1 i250 400 5501000 15 00 ! ‘2O 00 S 500 800 11 00 20 00 25 00 1 30 00 :? 75011 00 14 50 25 00 35 00l 40 00 4 10 00 15 00 19 00 30 00 10 00 50 00 s’” 12 00 17 00 20 00 40 00 50 OOj 60 00 f, 15 00 20 00 25 00 50 tfO 60 00 70 00 7. .. 17 00 25 00 30 00 60 00 70 00; 80 00 8 20 00 30 00 40 00 70 00 80 00l 90 00 jO 25 00 40 00 50 00 80 00 90 OOjIOO 00 TIMES ls3(o)« Mfl® cDO® PRINTING OFFICE, Haudolph Btioet, Columbus, Georgia, dAVING in successful operation two of 11 OK & CO’S OYLENDER PRESSES BUNNIHG BV STEAM, iVoaro proparedto execute, at short notice, over)’ escriptiou of BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, n unsurpassed style, as cheaply as can ho done anywhere in the South. We have on hand a largo variety of NE W .1015 TYPE and shall keep a constant supply of Plain & Fancy Paper & Cards Our facilities for turning off this kind of work, with promptness and despatch, will make it great ly to the interest of persons in want of POSTERS, HANDBILLS, CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, DEEDS, BONDS, DECLARATIONS, BANK CHECKS, BILLS OT LAD I NO, LETTER HEADS, BILLHEADS, dray receipts, BLANK NOTES, CATALOGUES, LABELS. WAYBILLS, Blanks of eve description, &c. &c. ALSO, RAILROAD A STEAMBOAT BLANKS *re di¥E trs a eAXX,. This Department is under the management of Mr. D. S. PORTER, whose long experience and acknowledged reputatioh as a Job Printer are a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to his care will be executed with energy and faithfulness We have now in connection with the office a complete BOOK BINDERY and have in our employ a young man who, under the veteran GRAY and others, has perfected him self in this branch of business; we pledge our selves to give the most perfect satisfaction in the manufacture of all styles of Lodgeia, Account Books, Dockets, Court Records. Steamboat and Rail Road Blank .Books, &g, We intend not to be outdone in the style and finish of our werk, in either department, by any establishment South, and that we may be able to uiakeour prices satisfactory we have adopted the OASII SYSTEM J*r. 1 Mitptti gaili ihn Thatcher, ATTO RN K V A T LAVV , Georgetown, (|nitmau Cos. IX7I Ll,pracriceia the counties.of Webster, Terrell r V Randolph, Chattahoocee, Htewart, Guianan, Clay, Early, Milter, and in Barbour county, Ala. May 23—dtf. W. D. WOOD, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY, GLENNVILLE, ALA. VV ILl ' bmclice in all tlie Courts of the.counties of barbour, l'ike, Coffee, Dale, Ilenry, Macor. and Russelll In all cases entrusted to his charge, he wHI be assisted by Pugh & Bulloch, when they are not employed as opposing counsel. inar4dly. Shorter, Chambers & Shorter. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, EUFAULA, ALA. Will practice in Barbour and the adjoining counties of Alabama and Georgia. K. S.SHORTER. W. H. CHAMBERS. E. R. SHORTER, May 27, 1859. ts - Joseph jß*ou, ATTORNEY LAW, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. office on Randolph Street, over Iloltand Ilutchin’s Dftice, April 16—wdly. larson lletlume, attohney:at law , TALBOTTON, TalhotCo,, Ga. October 24, ISS8 t wAdtf. Moses & Laws, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, COL CM mis, GEORGIA. R. J.MOBES. WM. A. LAWS. JSSS&'Oflic© next door to the Poet Sopt.l, 1858. dwtf. JN*>. M. PHILIPS. WALTER 11. WEEMS (Philips & Weems, Atbornevs at Law, CRAWFORD, AL&. Will practice in the Courts of Russell County —in the Supreme Court of tho State, and in the United States District Court at Montgomery. M&rch 2d, 1860—w&dtf. fit. M. SATJP, ITTO H.jSTBTT AT UW. Oo lumbu«, Gr a. Wild, practice in the Chattahoochee Circuit and adjoining counties. Office on Randolph street, a tew doors west of the Post Office. July2t)—dwtf, REMOVAL. Dr. DAVIS has r uiovel his office over Y|ff the Drug Store of Urquhart 4 Chapman, on Broad street. Orders loft at the Drug Storeor office above will bo attended to. Dr. I). attends strictly to all cases of Surgary entrusted to his care. Columbus, Ga. Nov 1 dtf 3 FOGLE & SON, j ».j.; ntists, Office uri Randolph Street, near Broad, CI) I. U.MB US . ii A Columbus, Doc. 9, 1857. dAw^f. DUS. LEE & ttUSLBS, ] )ENTIRTS, OFF ICE Corner Broad and Randolph Htraolft VOL ii MH i! S GF i > tHi /A , December 81,1861. w.tdly mi&i [KKgyrnMU (FIRST CLASS HOTEL,) t-orner Broad and Crawford Street*, COLUMBUS, GA. HATCH GO OK, march—dwtf. PROPRTE 10. R PIKE HOUSE, Union Springs, Ala. THIS new and commodious A >fSi&iC7"Y House, at the terminus of the Mobile and Girard Railroad, is now a hi complete order for the reception customers, and Is not surpassed by any in this section of country for the convenience ofits accommodations. Give us a call and prove what we say. JOHN M.FRAZIER, Jan2o—div. FRANK JACKSON. SILVER RUN HOTEL. Seal’s Depot. THIS well‘known house is stil X kept in its usual good order, and jiSfiSjOifeisL has accom, oodations for all who _■ The present Proprietor willspare no o '.ins for the comfort of his customers. Juu3o—wly R- R« HILBERT Baker & Jarvis’ Island Guano. BEING the Agent at Columbuk of the American Guano Company, lam prepared to oner their excellent Manures to Planters and others, in any quantity and at Savannah prices, actual expenses added ' A good supplyaiwoys on hand. Feb. 18 dwU L. BARNARD. eagle hotel, OGLETHORPE GA, THE subscriber having entirely renova ted and refitted the above Hotel for the accommodPtion of the public, solicit a hare jLLjLIJ.of their patronage. He will spare no pains o please, and feels confident lhata single trial will convince all of that fact. Feb4—dtiiu W. 11. STILEB, MEDICAL NOTICE. DRS. W.K. SCHLEY &. J . A. eiDM have associated themselves in the practice of Yg Medicine and Surgery, Jack Their office is in Odd Fellows’ Hall on the first door, where they may be found either day or nightwhen not absent on professional service. April 4th, 1861—dlv. Seed Peas, NOW is the time to purchase seed for this indis pensable crop, and we have a. prime lot of P 25 bushels forsale, rail early. mar-23 OIfNBY, CROFT A CO. ILUMBUS GEORGIA, C. S. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1861. CHANGE 0P SCHEDULE. MONTGOMERY AND WEST POINT KAIL. ROAD COMPANY, Orricic Montgomery West Point R, R. Columbus, Aug. 24, 1861. IN consequence of the withdrawal of one train on the Muscogee Railroad, the Trains on the Opelika Branchroad will leave and arrive at Co lumbus, once daily , viz : Leave Columbus at 3 50 P. M. Arrive at Montgomery... 10 P. M. Arrive at West Point 1 A. M. Leave Montgomery S A. M. Arrive at Columbus 1 30 P. M. Freight train leaves Columbus... 10 10 A. M. “ '• arrives at “ 6 55 P. M. To take effoct on and after Sunday August 25th Freight Arrangement BET WEJEN ATLANTA & COLUMBUS* BY an arrangement between the Railroad Companies composing the two routes from Atlanta to Colum bus, concluded at their convention at Savannah on the lbihinstant.it was agreed that the following rate* between Atlanta and Columbus shall govern, taking effect from the Ist day ot May 1867, VIA WEST POINT. Corn per bushel 11c. Wheat 12; Oats 8; Bacon Whisky, Flour, in sacks or barrels per 100 lbs Hsc: Bagging, Rope, Lard in eans or bbls. per 100 Iba 45c. Coat,Pig Ivon, by car load, per t0n,53.75.? VIA MACON. Corn per bushel 14c. Wheat 15c. Oats 10c. Bacon Whiskey,Flour in sacks or barrels, per 100 lbs., 44c. Bagging, Rope, Lard in cans or bbls. per 100 pound* sJc-uU Coal, Piglron,by carload, per tonS4 68a, J, L. MU3TIAN, President Muscogee It H GEO. W. ADAMS, ckipsriiitendentSouthwestern Railroad EMERSON FOOTE, Superintendent Macon and Western Railroad. GEO.G. HULL, Superintendent Atlantaand LuGismgc Railroad. SAM 'I, G. JONES, Bugineerand Superintendent M. &W.P. R. Aug 24 ts CHANGE 0E SCHEDULE. MUSCOGEE RAILROAD,} Columbus, Ga., Aug. 21,1861. j ON and after this day, wa will run but one Daily Passenger Train. Leave Columbus at 3 30 p. m. Arrive in Macon at 9 05 p. m. Leave Macon at 9 45 a. in. Arrive in Columbus at 3 30 p. m. W. L. CLARK, Su-p't. Cclumbus, Aug. 21, 1851 ts r Change of Schedule. MODILE& GIRARD RAILROAD, I Girard, Ala., May.l, 1861. S and alter this date, the Mail Train willleave J? the Guard Depot daily (Sundays excepted) at 4:15 p. m., and arrive at Union Springs at 8.00 p. m.j leave Union Springs daily (Sundays excepted) at 6:00 a. m., and arrive at Girard at 0:15 a. m. The Freight Train will leave Girard every day, excepted,) at 5:30 a. m., and arrive at Union Springs at 11:10 a. m. Leave Union Springs daily (Sundaysexcepted) at 12:00 p. m., and arrive at Girard at 6:54 p. m. May 4—dwtf 0. E. WELLS, Bnp’t. NTOTIOEI TO MERCHANTS & SHIPPERS IN THE Southern Confederacy. Mtinnesß ARRANGEMENTS have been perfected by the IIARNDEN’S EXPRESS CO., by which un usual facilities are offered its patrons and the public generally for entering and clearing goods at the Custom Houses, and for the speedy transmission ot the same either by EXPRESS or FREIGHT TKA NS to their’destination. Goods will be entered in Bond in Savannah if re. mired. GOLD SILVER only received for duties and Custom House lees. Any information required in relation to Custom House requirements on application to H. 11. HILL, Agent, 39 Broad Street. ALSO, Tickets sold and Bertha secured on any of the regular steamship lines from Savannah to New York, and any information given in relation to the same on application to S. 11. HILL, Agent. Columbus, April sth, 1861 SAVANNAH & Oil ARLESIAN STEAM-PACK E T LINE. «. The Steamer WM. SEABROOK, *yjfcjgffiill Capt. F. BARDEN, will shortly take place on this Line, leaving Savan and Charleston twice a week. Having a through freight arrangement with the Centralßaiiroad and its connections, all freights be* tween Charleston and the Interior of Georgia,consign* ed to the agents of this line, will be forwarded with despatch and free of charge. t J. P BROOKS, Agent Savannah. E.LAFITTE &. CO. Charleston NoV. 25 -dw t 'dissolution. ri HIE firm of MANLEY, HODGES A CO., is -*■ this day dissolved by mutual consent. An early settlement of their business is earnestly solicited. Call at our Store and come as nearly up to your obligations as possible. Pay us all the money you can. January 1, IS6O. GEORGE MILLER, TN retiring from the firm returns his sincere thanks to the old friends and customers, and earnestly desires a continuation of their liberal ity to the new firm. MANLEY & HODGES, TY7TLL continue business at the old stand,and Y\ will be happy to serve their friends and -customers. Jan. 1.1861. GEORGIA —Taylor County: Notice to debtors and creditors All persons indebted to the estate of R. B. Rucker, late of said county, deeceased. are pereby required to make immediate payment, and alljjersons having demands against said deceased, are notified to present thetn to me properly proven within the time prescribed % Wwr. FIELDING 3 RUCKER, Ei’r JulV 15—w4hd. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATES. THE DAILY TIMES. Evening* Edition. RECEIPTS. The reception of the Times, when ordered by mail, will be our receipt for the money ; especial ly to those subscribers for a less time than a year. When subscribers receive the paper with this paragraph marled, they will understand it as in forming them that their subscription is about to expire, and that the paper will certainly be stop ped unless they malce a remittance. TAKE A Roliatole Paper. THE COLUMBUS TIMES BY COLQUITT & WARREN. Daii.y, one year, $5; six months, $3; one month, 50 cents. Weekly, one year, $2; six months, $1 25 invariably in advance. j®S*Tn all cases, subscribers to the Daily Limes will be charged at the rate of 50 cents per month for any length of time less than one year. We ask especial attention of every family to our paper. Those enjoying daily mail fa cilities will find Th.e Daily Times filled with the latest intelligence from the seat ol war, Loth by telegraph, and from reliable special correspondents, of unquestioned abili ties, and whose facilities for getting correct in formation are unsurpassed. We are laying out large sums ot money and exerting every ef fort to keep ours a first class journal. Messrs L rqnartand Chapman, Pemberton and Carter and Aeee and Iverson give notice in an other column that they have adopted a strictly cash system in their business. Ihe lemaleI emale Prisoners. —Tho Washington correspondent of tho New York Express, after noting the arrest of Mrs. Greenhow and Mrs. Phillips, says: “Mrs. Greenhow is a sister of Mrs. Cults, the mother of Mrs Douglas. Mrs. Phillips fa a daughter of Mr. J. C. Levy, now of Savannah, but a native, and for the greater portion of his life a resident of Charleston : a gentleman well known at the North, and esteemed wherever known for his literary acquirements, the courtesy of his manners and his open handed hospitality- Mr. Phillips is a most estimable man, and en joys the respect of his legal cotemporaries to an unlimited degree. Ilis wife, being the mother of nine children, one might suppose would be too much occupied by household responsibilities to find time for holding correspondence with the enemy—which is understood to be the cause of her arrest. However certain this may be, it is very certain that she is a lady of great intelli gence and most attractive manners, and as com petent to conduct a correspcn Jence on any sub ject as the most gifted female diplomatist of France or Russia. It is a little singular that Mr. Phillips occu pies the house in I street which, for the last two or three years, has been occupied by Jefferson Davis ” IISS* The reason assigned for the arrest and imprisonment of Mr- Pierce Butler, of Philadel phia, is that the Government has seized letters from him, addressed to President Davis, Gener als Beauregard and Johnston, and other promi nent Southern gentlemen. Whnt the tenor and purpose of the letters is was not stated. Steel Clad Uessels for our Enemies. —lt is stated that two new steamers are being built n England for the United States Government, which are to be plated with steeUof four inches thickness, rendering those vessels shot and bomb proof, and protecting tbe boilers. Considerable Arithmetic. —The men who work hard, and pay their debts dollar for dollar, not at a discount of two or three hundred per cent, honest f Joe shall be their Governor. —Federal Union, Any one who will take the trouble to cipher out that sum will admit that we have not im properly characterized it. 1 Dead.—Private William Guards, of the Albany Guards, 4th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, died yesterday, about 2 o'clock, at a private residence near Camp Jackson, at Pig Point, of Typhoid fever. Deceased was about 19 years of age. His remains W6re brought to this city, this morning, in the steamer Kahukee: and were escor ted to the office of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad in Portsmouth, from whence they will be forwarded to his friends at albany, Georgia. A o*folk Fay Book. Auy 26. New Corn.—New corn is selling in Randolph county in this State at seventy-five cents per bushel. Cairo correspondent of the Cincin nati Gazette reports that a fisherman caught a b )ttle a few days since, floating down the river above Cairo, which was found to contain a pa pir, giving the exact position of the fortification, magazines, etc., with the number of men at Cairo and Bird's Point, directed to Gen. Pillow. lie thinks it fortunate that it Coated into a “Unun net.” A Brave Editor. — At the head of the leading editorial column of the New York Daily News, says the Baltimore Exchange of Wednesday, we fiud the following manly and outspoken no tice from its proprietor. No man who has any genuine sense or appreciation of public freedom can fail to respond, with his whole heart, to the fearless and independent spirit with which it is animated. In the madness which is upon us, such a spirit, it is true, may be bent, but it can never be broken. No government, since the freedom of the press began, over entered into a contest with free speech without being overcome. History has no record of any other result. If the government of Mr. Lincoln is insensible to the lessons of the past, as surely as truth is in vincible, it will be awakened by the teachings of the future : TO THE READERS OF THE NEW YORK NEWS. “The subscribers to the New Y'ork Daily and Weekly News, who reside beyond the limits of the city of New York, will take notice that their copies, should they have failed to receive them, have been confiscated, by order of the Federal Government. This has been done without form of law and by mere usurpation of power. This office is impotent, therefore, to fulfill its obliga tions towards its patrons; but subscribers may rest assured that every means will bo taken to protect their interests, and that until prevented by physical force, the New York News will dis seminate its views freely and fearlessly, and will continue to oppose the present fraticidal war, even though it be at the risk of property, person al liberty and life. BENJAMIN WOOD.” A SKETCH, ior organic Acts of County Associations, an aux iliary to the “Georgia Relief and Hospital As sociation.” Whereas, in our present struggle for our homes and our rights, it becomes all good and loyal citizens to co-operate with our Government in the endeavor to alleviate, so far as may be possi ble, the hardships and suffering of our noble soldiers ; and, whereas, in the management of large armi<s, it is always difficult to obtain quickly, aud dispense speedily those corns rts which are essential to the rapid convalescence of the sick and wounded, and especially difficult with an army of such magnitude as" ours, so suddenly called into existence; and, whereas, a well organized iystem will better enable us to husband our resources and to direct wisely our efforts, be it therefore Resolved. That we, citizens of county, do hereby organize an Association, to bo enti tled the Belief and Hospital Association, of—— county, as anauxiilary to the Georgia Relief ami Hospital Assosiation. Resolved, That we recognize the Central Board of Directors, established provisionally at Augusta, until a more perfect State organization can bo effected. Resolved, That a Committee of , one for each militia district, be appointed an Executive Committee, whoso duty it shall be to solicit do nations of articles suitablo for hospital use, (such as in the printed list below,) and forward the same promptly to the Secretary of the Cen tral Board for transportation to the several hos pitals at the seat of war. Sheets, pillows and pillow cases, handkerchiefs, hose, jackets, drawers, socks, shirts, towels, blankets, coverlids, tea, coffee, arrow root, rice, sugar, corn starch, isinglass, lime juice, medi cines ot all kinds, bandages, wines, brandies, liquorice, rose-water and flax seed. Shirts:— . Two breadths of unbleached cotton, yards long, l yard wide, open at bottom % yard; sleeve, length % yard; armhole, length 12 inches ; length of collar 20 inches ; length of slit in lroat 23 inches, a piece four inches wide lapping under, fastened with four tapes ; short bed gowns, as shirts only, 1 yard long and open m front. Cotton drawers, yards long, with breadth of 1 yard in each leg, with hem and draw string around each leg, and the waist; length of waist to crotch 12 inches on the baek, front i I inches, with three buttons and button boles. Comforts, 42—7S inches. Pillow sacks, IS —20 inches. Mattras3 sacks, 22—78 inche.:. Woolen socks. Subscriptions in cotton, wheat and the like stating the name of factor. All articles and communications should be ad dressed to Henry Moore, Secretary Georgia Re lief and Hospital Association, and each package should have a legible list of contents on the out side. Papers throughout the State please copy. Third Georgia Regiment.— This Regiment under Col. A. R. Wright, stationed at Portsmouth’ has been ordered to Ilatteras inlet. They goby j’le Dismal Swamp Cana!, and carry several can nons with them.— Macon Telegraph. lion. L. W. Spratt, the well known Virgin ia correspondent of the Charleston Mercury, has consented to deliver an address at Lynch burg descriptive of the battle of Manassas Plains, of which he was an eye witness. Slippery Elm bark is needed in large quanti. ties far poultices. Let it be provided in ad vance and contributed for the service of our camp by those who find the tree in their neigh borhood. Gem. Aderson’s Staff. —The following of ficers have been ordered to duty as the staff of Gen. Robert Aderson : Capt. 0. D. Green, Assis tant Adgutant Gen,; Capt. W. H. Hancock, Ass’t Quartermaster; Capt. 11. L. Symonds, Commissary of subsistence ; Capt. P. E. Prime, Corps of Engineer ; First Lieut. N. Maeher, Topographical Engineer; Surgeon J. M. Cuyler, Medical Staff'. Movements at Newport’s News. —We un derstand that the Federals landed a large body of troops at Newport’s News yesterday after noon, supposed to be a regiment ; and that this morning they also landed from the steamer Lou isiana a large number of horses. We also learn that it is believed the Confede rate steamer R.aioey has succeeded in running the blockade and got down as far as Pig Point, and that a Frderal steamer put chase after her yesterday when coming down ; but the Federal steamer proved too fleet for her and got under the guns of Pig Point battery before the other steamer could bring her guns to bear — Norfolk Day Book, Any. 30. There has been some difference of opinion among the newspapers recently, in regard to the proper method of spelling Gen. McCulloch's name. His official dispatch settles the matter iu favor of loch instead of lough. Let the press stick a pin in that. —Memphis Appeal. PEYTON H. COLQUITT, ) JAMES W. WARREN. \ $5 PER ANNUM. Affairs on the Potomac The correspondent of the Charleston Mercu ry, writing front Manassas, under date of 29th Aug. says: The reports brought to the rear turn out to be correct. For several days past, there has been active skirmishing up by Fall’s Church, where our advanced picket guard is stationed ; and to-day the enemy made a reconnoisance in force. They were repelled, however, by Col. Stewart, of the Virginia Cavalry, supported by a regiment and some guns from General Long street's Brigade. The enemy’s loss Is said to be severe; ours consistedof only one lieutenant and lour privates wounded. It is also expect ed that General Jones will make a divertise ment to-day, by way of keeping Uuncle Sam’s army stirred up ; and if things turn out as they ought to, it is likely to give the Federal troops an entertainment that they little expect, and will not care to partake of it again in a hurry. The Yankeo army keeps moving about from point to point like a herd of frightened deer. There can be no doubt that they are very much exercised by our movements. They cannot find out exactly what we mean, and are afraid to make any extended reconnoisance. Whenever they attempt this they are checked, and the an noyance to which their picket is continually sub jected, makes them careful not to thrust it out too far. You may expect to hear daily fighting up here now, and it would not surprise mo if an attack of soma strength was made by them on the Acq iia Creek and Mathias Batteries. Our men, iu turn, aro becoming impatient; the win ter is approaching, and we might as well take up our winter quarters in Washington as anywhere else. So you need not feel too much surprised if we dash across the Potomac some fine morn ing, and drive the enemy out of his comfortable entrenchments on the other side. * The 20th Georgia Regiment. The following is a full list of the companies composing this regiment, which is to form a part of Gen. Toombs’ Brigade : Southern Guard, Cos. A., Capt. Leonard, ol Muscogee. (Capt. .Tones has been appointed Major.) Sparks Guards, Cos. 8., Copt. J. B. dimming of Macon. Border Rangers, Cos. C-, Capt. J. A. Strother, of Muscogee, Jefferson Guards, Cos. D., Capt. 11. L. Gam ble, of Jefferson. Toombs Rangers, Cos. E , Capt. J. D. Wad dell. Ivey Guards, Cos. F., Capt. J. R. Ivey, of Co lumbus. Confederate Light Guards, Cos. G, Capt. Sea go, of Atlanta. Whitevllle Guards, Cos. H., Capt. Norwood, of Harris. Telfair Guards, Cos. 1., Capt. Smith, Telfair. Campbell Guards, Cos. J., Capt. Glover. From the First Georgia Regiment. The Atlanta confederacy has the following, under date of Monterey, Ya , August 22d. The Ist Georgia Regiment is still encamped at this place ; but we are expecting orders to join Gen. Lee’s command every day. The impression here is, that the Yankees up here are iu a bad fix, and in very close quarters. We will not say where Gens. Lee, Loring and Jackson are to-day; but look out for stirring events up here in a lew days. Northwestern Virginia will fce cleared out ol' Yankees in loss than twenty days. We have the Generals, the men, and the means, to do it, and it will be done, if the God of battles still favors us as he has done in the past Alloursick have been sent to Staunto n. We have quite a number of sick at that place, and would recommend their wants to tho patriotic citizens ot Georgia. The good people ol btaun ton have, and are still, attending to their wants as much as they possibly can; but there aro quite a large namber of sick there, and they cannot do everything. Confederate Elections. As the date of the elections under the Confed erate constitution stems to be misunderstood by many, we give below all that is necessary to be known in the premises: The people of the Confederate States vote for Presidential electors on the first Wednesday of November, 1861. Tho electors of the several States meet at their respective State capitals on the first Wednesday of December, 1861. The Confederate Congress meets at its present Capi tol, Richmond, Ya., on the ISth February, 1862. On the following day, February 19th, 1862, the votes for President and Vice President aro coun ted. On the 22d February, 1862, the President will be inaugurated in due form. The election of Representatives to the Con federate Congress also takes place on the day of the Presidential election. The Confederate Senators will be elected by the Legislatures of the respective States, ail of which will convene before the day appointed tor the meeting of the Congress. ■ —* '• War Steamers for the Confederate Na vy.—The Richmond Examiner says : Authority has been giv*D, by Congress, as we are assured, ’o the Pr*cut ot the Confederate States to purchase one < < moie large war sleatn ers. It has been sought o r some time, by pr< p er bill, in Congress, to j re for the strength ening of the naval arm i ;ie service ; and we are pleased to learn that uue authority has been givtn, and proper measures consummated, for the negotiation of tho purchase of modern war vessels. In this connection, we are also informed, on the best authority, that an offer will be brought before the President, by the agent of the propri etors iu England, to sell to the Confederate Giv' eminent three entirely new screw steamers, whi* h are now awaiting, at a convenient distance, the result of the negotiations for their sale. It would be improper to say more just now, or to give the particulars of the information in our possession. The Late Engagement at Aqv ia Creek The Fredericksburg News says At the creek, on Friday, quite a sharp action took place between three ot the enemy s war steamers and Walker’s and Bmith s batteries. At half past four. P. M., two steamers were observed standing in for the mouth of the Po tomac creek, and were very soon fired upon 1 y Capitain Win. Mnitb, who commands the main battqrv on that creek. In, a minute the indefati gable and ever ready Lindsay Walker was out with bis guns and engaged the enemy, who now brought a third steamer into action directly with Walker. After a sharp cannoi ade of forty min utes, the steamer hauled off. None of our peo ple were hurt. The enemy, as usual, received some bard knocks. Editor*.