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The campaign for the Presidency of the
“ United States ” has opened, says the Mil
ledgeville Union. By one wmg of the
Black Republicans, John C. Fremont has
been put in nomination for the Presidency,
and John Cochrane (War Democrat) for
the Vice-Presidency. Both Conventions
of Kepublicans which met at Baltimore on
the 7th of J une, nominated Abe Lincoln
for President and Andy Johnson for the
Vice-Presidc-ncy—(Hamlin was dropped,
as it was understood that Andy Johnson
had more nigger blood in him than Ham
lin had.) As Fremont declared in his let
ter of acceptance that he would not oppose
a respectable nominee by the Baltimore
Convention, but would organise every avail
able element of opposition against Lincoln,
it may be fairly presumed that the fight
between the radicals under the Fremont
and Lincoln wings will be fast and furious,
and lur will fly. In July 'the Democracy
assemble (on the 4th we believe) at Chi
cago. McClellan, it is said, will be the
most prominent man before that Conven
tion. Mack, may decline. In that event
Fernando Wood, Frank Pierce or Thomas
11. Seymour will be brought forward for
the first office. That there will be three
candidates for the Presidency at the North
seems to be a settled question. Well, con
sider the horses all in the field, and the
track cleared, what is to be the effect on
the progress of the war by the struggle,
and how are the interests of the Southern
Confederacy to be affected by the result ?
In the answer to these interrogatories the
entire interest of the people of the South,
in this political contest, abides. It matters
not how furiously Fremont’s friends may
abuse Lincoln, and vice versa; these par
ties are quarreling with each other as to
the best means for subjugating us and con
fiscating our property.' We can, therefore,
have no interest in the contest, as between
these two parties, further than to hope that
they may divide the sentiment of the fan
atical North so equally, that there may be
room to hope that the Democratic nominee
will slip in before the two. But, will the
election of (Jie nominee ot the Chicago
Convention be beneficial to the Confeder
acy ? We think it will. All the open,
avowed peace men will support that ticket.
All the disaffected and disappointed of the
other factions will support it, too; but the
leaders are known to be peace men, and
the. nominees, if elected, will be pledged
to carry out the principles of those to
whom they owe their nomination and elec
tion. It is to the interest, manifestly, of
every good Southern citizen to desire the <
success of that ticket which will be op
posed to both Fremont and Lincoln. But
we caution our friends against too great
reliance in any result of the Northern elec
tion for President. Gen. Lee and Gen.
Johnston, together with their subordinate
officers and incomparable armies, can do
more to secure our independence than all
the distractions which could possibly di
vide the people of the North. YVhiie the
“ cruel foe ” ip engaged in this intestine
struggle for power and patronage, let ua
bring to bear nil the elements of strength
God has given us, to strike him the fatal
blow. Now is the time to economise our
resources—-especially men and provisions.
Now is the time to strain every nerve to
make the earth contribute to our cause her
invaluable stores. Now is the time to en
courage our armies in the field, by works
of cheer and deeds of sympathy. Now is
the time to urge every man to the front
who can be of more service there than at
home. Now, whilst our enemy is engaged
in an excited political contest, is the time
for great sacrifices and great deeds on our
part. If we wait for the result cf the po
litical struggle at the North to bring us
peace, we very much fear the day of peace
will never come. We must depend on our
own right arms, with the help of God, for
freedom. Other hope, or help, have we
none.
The Martins of South-Western Georgia
hSvr takeo the Court House in Blakely for
a dwelling 1 We suppose they pressed it,
for we have not heard of any of the Judges
«,f the Inferior Court renting it to them !
T t is a perfect shame that these birds should
bo allowed to disfigure our beautiful Court
House in the manner that they are now
doing it. We would suggest to our Judges
the propriety of their standing guard alter
nately, day and nighs, until these public
“ peste ” are made to decamp ! j
We are truly gratified, says the of
the Columbus Enquirer , at publishing the
announcement of the marriage of Capt. J.
Berrien Oliver, being long since convinced
that
“ Domestic happiness, the only bliss
Os paradise that has survived the fall,"
was his whenever he should enter the por
tals of wedded life. Having now taken to
share his manly, genial and affectionate
heart and nature a lovely bride, we predict
for and wish them many long years of un
interrupted happiness. May they hand in
hand the hill of life ascend, and, having
reached its highest peak, without a cloyd
having for an instant cast a shadow o’qr
their pathway, “ down again totter,” the
lovely, beautiful and peaceful rays of theiv
setting sun casting a bright halo o’er the
enchanting scene!
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As we wish to start to Columbus on or
about the 20th of July, to lay in a new
supply of paper, we hope all our friends
will brinfj or send us in all the old cotton
and linen Rags they can possibly “rake
and scrape” before we leave. We parti
cularly call on our lady friends to assist us
in this matter. It is now impossible for
us to procure paper unless we furnish the
material to make it, aud we therefore hope
that all who feel an interest in the contin
uance of the Rews will send us in all the
Bags they can. We would also like to
buy all the old waste Cotton that our farm
ing friends will let us have. We are now
paying fifteen cents per lb. for either Rags
or waste Cotton. Sobring them in. Lots
of from 1 to 50 lbs. and upwards will be
received and paid for iu new issue or its ;
equivalent.
We have Dever seen such gardens as now j
everywhere meet the eye. Vegetables of
every variety, and in the highest state of
growth, fill every garden. The continuous
rairis with which the earth has been irriga
ted of late certainly have been propitious
for our gardens, if injurious in some re
spects to our agricultural interests. There
is one thing of which we are certain, and
that is that there ought not to be an}' com
plaint on account of poor living now with
any one. The gardens are amply sufficient
to supply every table with everything that
is appetizing without recourse to foreign
luxuries for that purpose. So far as- good
living is concerned, there is no cause to
remember that tire blockade exists. All
that an epicure can desire can now be had
every day.
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All those who have not yetgiven in their
State and County Tax had better do so at
once. The time for closing the books ex
pires to-morrow, but. Mr. Wade has kindly
consented to hold them open until next
Monday, 4th day of July, at his planta
tion, where those who have so far failed to
give in can do so. This is certainly very
accommodating in him, for he has already
given the people four chances to attend to
this matter, while the law ouly requires
him to make three rounds.
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All quiet in Florida.
The Tallabassee. Floridian, of Saturday,
18 says: So far as we are advised, the en
emy seems to have settled down in perfect
quiet in and about Jacksonville—their fan
cied stronghold. They seem to be calmly
awaited the developments in Northern Geor
gia and Virginia, and their safety or secur
ity in Florida hinges upon whatever turn
matters may take at the points above men
tioned. With Sherman and Grant non
plussed, we shall witness some gigantic
skedaddling at Jacksonville.
With the exception of a few instances of
cattle ftnd negro stealing, &e., the Yankees
aud 'deserters, we learn, are impotent iu
Florida. Our troops are constantly watch
ing and harrassing them.
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Gen. Polk,
In the pockets cf Gen. Polk were found,
in that of the left side his book of Common
Prayer for the service of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, and in the right pock
et, four copies of the Rev. Dr. Quitard’s
little work, entitled “Balm for the'Wea
ry and the Wounded.” Upon the fly
leaves of each of these little volumes, in
dicating for whom they were intended, was
inscribed the oapaes of Gen. Joseph E.
Johnston, Lieutenant-General Hardee and
Lieutenant-General Hood, with the com
pliments of Lieutenant-General Leonidas
Polk, June 12th 1864. Within the fourth
volume was inscribed his own name. All
were saturated with the blood which flow
ed from the wound.— Confederate.
j Bring us all your old Cotton Rage.
It is said that the hospitals in Washing
ton City are now being daily cleared of the
slightly wounded, who will be sent North.
The capacity of the hospitals has been and
is being increased fifty per cent. The num
ber of wounded from the recent battle fields
in Virginia seflft there is put down a!t over
thirty thousand.
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Telegraphio News.
Kennksaw Mountain, via Marietta,
June 22.—The enemy are apparently con
tinuing their movement on our left. There
has been heavy skirmishing to-day ou the
left by Bates’and Clfeburne’s divisions, the
enemy’s batteries opening within eight hun
dred yards and ours replying spiritedly.
Our batteries opened to-day with great ef
fect.. This afternoon Steveusons’ divis
ions skirmished heavily, driving back the
enemy. <
Marietta, via Atlanta, June 23.—The
details of the great fight of. Wednesday af
ternoon are as follows: Hood’s corps, held
in reserve, was ordered at noon to the ex
treme left, aud when placed in position a
battery of the enemy opened fire upon it.
.Considerable skirmishing ensued, when
our line under Hood, with Brown’s brig
ade in advauoe, was ordered forward. It
moved out with cheering, and a furious
battle ensued. We drove the enemy back
two miles, took possession of two lines of
fortifiditions. captured 12 guns and a large
number of prisoners. The loss upon both
sides frightful for the nunbers engaged. .
1 Cleburne also engaged the euemy with suc
cess on the right. Gen. Pettus of Missis
sippi was killed Cols. Walker atid Sear
cy, of Tennessee, are killed. Col. Cook,
of Tennessee, mortally wounded.
Marietta, June 24.—The enemy in
two and three lines appeared in front of
Hardee’s corps yesterday. Our pickets
j fell back and the enemy advanced, when
; our artillery opeued a severe fire, driving
! them to their breastworks iu great confq
j sion and with much loss. Our batteries
on Keunesaw Hills inflicted a severe pun
ishmeut upon them during the day. A
deserted from Hookers corps came in this
morniug. He says the loss on their right
the past two days was eighteen hundred,
including two General officers whose names
j he did not remember.
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The Columbus Enquirer says that
! it is not too late yet to plant corn, po
| tatoes, peas and other cereals and
| pulse crops that will both answer for
! breadstuff and make meat. The far
\ rner is now urgently called upon to
do his whole duty to his countrymen.
He can only discharge it by industri
ously applying his whole force and his
utmost exertion to the production of
food for the army and for the secures
of country that have been rendered
unable bv the sad vicissitudes of war,
to produce food for their own people.
If they fail to do this, the anticipated
victories of our armies, will be robbed
of much of their efficacy and benefits ;
but if they now act well their parts,
they will have the honor and tne re
ward that must attend the triumph
and the peace of their country.
Remember, your bottle-companions Will
. not bear you company at your death, nor
lighten your sentence at the day of judg
ment.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice to Advertisers.
All advertisements inserted in this paper
without the time specified how long they are
to be inserted, will be continued until a writ,-
ten order is received to stop them, and pay
ment exacted accordingly.
Exemption for Sale!
’ 4 NY one wishing to purchase an Exempt
r\ tionfor the War, can do so by bringing
along the cash and applying to the Editor of
the News. Price SO,OOO in the new issue.
The position which is offered for sale is a
lucrative and pleasant one, would not
be disposed of but for the fact that the hold
er of it has another exemption, and cannot
well attend to the duties of both positions.
For further particulars address
EDITOR NEWJ3, <
June 29, 1804. 37-1 m Blakely, Ga.
GEORGIA—EARLY COUNTY.
WHEREAS, Versenoy Wiley applies to me
for Letters ot Administration on the Es
tate of.Greenville Wiley, late of said county,
dee’d: This is, therefore, to cite all persons in
terested to be and appear at the Court of Or
dinary to be held in said county on the first,
Monday in August next, and show cause (if
any they have) why letters may not be grant
ed to petitioner.
Given under my band, and official signa
ture, this June 29th, 1804.
DENNIS M. WADE,
June 29, 1804. 3f-80d Ordinary.
NOT ICE .
SIXTY days after date, application will bo
made, to the Court of Ordinary of Early
county, Ga., for leave to sell the Land and
Town Property belonging to the Estate of
, J. R. Powell, late of said- county, deceased.
M. W. POWELL. Adm’x.
R. A. J POWELL, Adm r.
• June 29, 1364 37 604
An Appeal to the People of the Con
federate State*.
IMIE Directors of the Young Men's Chris
tian Association of Richmond respect
fully, but earnestly, submit to the benevolent
and the patriotic throughout the Confederate
States an appeal in behalf of the Soldiers’
Families in this city. Since the commence
ment of the war Richmond has been a refuge
for those who have been driven from their
homes by our ruthless onemies. Thousands
of helpless women and children, not from the
devastated counties of Virginia alone, but
from nearly every State of the Confederacy,
have sought an asylum in our nndßt. Our
citizens have been appealed to in numberless
instances to relieve the sick and wounded
solders, to furnish shoes and clothing for
soldiers in the field and hospital, and to af
ford food and shelter for their suffering fam
ilies, and nobly have they, in the great mas*
jority of inst ances, responded to every appeal.
The supplies of provisions in the city at
this time are so reduced, arid the difficulties
of obtaining others by ordinary means so
numerous and great, that the funds eontribu
' ted for the relief of the poor can accomnlish
but little in purchasing the necessaries of life.
In a written report from the Clothing Bus
reau, it appears that there are more than
three thousand females in this city who aro
seeking employment from the Government
in vain, and that those who obtain work ara
not fully employed. The wages received for
their work will not enable these poor women
to procure a sufficiency of the plainest food
for themselves and children. Without as
sistance, then, from city and country
generally, many instances of actual starva
tion must have occurred. €>ur City Council
has made most liberal appropriations for tho
purchase of supplies, both for gratuitous dis
tribution and tor sale at cost; but the agents
employed for the purpose have not been able
to procure the quantity of prov isions required.
Under these circumstauces, we feel that it
is our duty to appeal to our fellow-citizens
throughout the Confederate States to forward, ,
without delay, contributions of money and
supplies to the Army Committee of this As
sociation. Since the commencement of the
war this Committee has labored zealously
and faithfully for the temporal and spiritual
welfare of our soldiers and their families, and
for the success of our glorious cause. Lev
those holdiers not be discouraged now, upon
the eve of our Severest, rind, as wo trust, our
l ist and most glorious campaign, for want of
the generous sympathy ana support of their
friends at. home.
Shipments made to Roger Martin, Super
intendent, or Win. 1\ Munford, Chairman of
the Army Committee, will be promptly at
tended to. And in accord ance with a special
agreement made with the Superintendent of
the Southern .Express Company, all express
charges will be paid by them at Richmond.
Contributions of money should also be
sent to these gentlemen:
WM. WILLIS, Jr., Prrs’t,
J. D. K. Sleight, Sec’y 01-lrn
To the Planters of Early County, Ga.
HAVING been pronounced by a Board
of Surgeons unfit for active Military
service, T have been assigned to the duty of
purchasing Corn for the Army in this conn
ty, with instructions to report to Capt. A. B.
Seals, A. Q. M., Fort Gaines, Ga. All Cora
Agents are notified by the highest military
authority that the necessity to Send forward
Corn at once is most urgent and pressing,
admitting of no delay.
.Your Army, however brave, however pa
triotic, cannot long hold together without the
j necessary supplies, and upon that Army de
[ pends your ai.l.
‘ f aril quite aware of the inconvenience at
j tending tho delivery of Corn at this time—it
is unfortunate, but cannot be avoided. Our
gallant defenders are called upon day by day
to sacrifice life, health and every comfort—
then will the holders at home of these sup
plies they so much need neglect to make any
effort, or, if ne<?d be, any sacrifice, to send
forward at once '! Let every Planter in Ear
ly county send what he possibly can in the
next thirty days.
® Books are deposited in Blakely with Judge
J. B. Brown, Deputy Cl6rk of Ordinary, who
W'll register names and amounts, and the
parties furnished with sacks, frice for the
month of Juno, $4,00 per bushel, delivered
at Howard’s Landing. Warehouse receipts
paid on sight.
No effort will be wanting on my part in
seoing that the Corn goes forward' immedi
ately. Planters, do your whole duty in this
crisis, aud I will try and do mine.
JOHN HARDY,
Blakely, June 22, 1804. 36-ts Agent. ♦
Exchange Notice No. X.,
Richmond, Va., June 6, 1834.
riMIE following notice is based ppon a re-
I oent declaration of exchange made by
the Federal authorities, bearing date May
7th, 1864, and is supported by valid Federal
paroles ou file in. my office :
Fee. 1. All Confederate officers and men
who-have bc6n delivered at Citv Point, Va.,
previous to the let of June, 1861, are here
by declared to be exchanged.
Sec. 2. All Confederate officers and men,
and all civilians, who have been captured
at any place, and released on parole, prior
to May 7,1864, are hereby declared to be ex
changed. This section, however, is not in
tended to include any officers or men captur
ed at Vicksburg, July 4th, 1863, except such
as were declared exchanged by Exchange
Notices numbered six, seven and eight.
ROBERT OULD,
36-6 t Agent of Exchange.
NOTICE.
PERSONS having Cotton stored in our
Ware House are requested to come for
ward and deposit funds to pay the taxes on
the same, else we shall bo forced to sell a suf
ficient quantity to pay said taxes, in accord
ance with the provisions of the law And
all Cotton lying in Store twelve months after
date of receipt, will he put in good order at
the expense of the owner, *
SCTLIVE * HOLLAND.
, Fort Games, July IF, iB6O. 38-tt