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yaesday Morning, Tuay 12, tS6S.
‘ Pkmohai.— Hon. T ffl Thomas/
whom the Atlanta papers reported dead,
a few days since,"is said to be rapidly
recovering from liio lute illncsa.
js said that old Hanks looks
badly; his countenance is haggard and
care-worn, and in his whole appearance
he shows a trouble and unhappiness of
mind : his health has seriously declined.
A “Left Handed Compliment
Hunter compliments Dupont on the mag
nificent manner in which he handled the
iron-clads at Charleston.
Bad State of Morals.— Weudall Phi l
lips recently made a speech in Booton in
which he said that the average arrests
for drunkenness, in that city, for the
last three years, was 17,000 yearly, and
that there were at the time of his speak
ing 42 criminals out of every 100 men.
Os course the Abolitionists will accept
Phillips as good authority.
Leaving Home. —A late Yankee jour
nal says numbers of young officers who
have seen service in the war, have re
signed for various causes, and are about
to enter the Mexican army, having been
offered superior rank to that they filled
in the United States army.
Cbancellorville. —This place iscall
ed a ville, but it does not appear why.—
It contains but a single house, formerly
a hotel, but lately occupied as a board
ing school. It is 10 miles northwest of
Fredericksburg. “ Wilderness'’ is the
name of a little place a few miles beyond
Chaneellorville.
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m a It is said upon the authority of
the “reliable gentleman,” who has been
in the habit of crossing the line frequent
ly of late, that Burnside’s army has ai
med at Nashville by water, and is now
marching to Murfreesboro’ to join Itrse
cranz. His forceis estimated at fourteen
to fifteen thousand.
Mobile. —This city is again threaten
ed. The enemy’s movements in North
Mississippi seem to look to Mobile as a
terminus. Having failed to frighten the
“Gulf City” into an ignoble surrender by
a grand naval display, they now hope,
no doubt, to induce the desired result by
a land movement.
Parties recently from Arkansas
and Texas represent the wheat crops as
being unusually promising. It is stated
also that our armies in that section arc
in fine condition, and that the people
are generally cheerful and hopeful.
Yankee Courage. —The Yankee cav
alry which recently raided upon Home,
Ga., numbered 1475 men, well armed
and equipped. These men ran like wild
antelopes before a crowd of citizens, ann
• ed with squirrel guns and scythe blades,
and finally surrendered themselves as
prisoners of war to Forrest, whose force
did not exceed 5-50 men, all told ! In
addition to this, Forrest's men were worn
down and jaded with five days’ and
nights’ hard riding and fighting. Truly
this is a fine specimen of Yankee courage.
Tue Yankee Cava cry.— Some of the
Yankee cavalry have caught the spirit of
deb Stuart’s inspiration. They have
overrun Mississippi, North Alabama and
Georgia, over a hundred miles in the
rear of Johnston’s army. A few days
since they wei’e within eight miles of
Richmond, tearing up railroads, and
attempting to do for General Lee what
Stuart did for Pope. It is about the
only evidence of military strategy which
has yet manifested itself in the Yankee
army. Forrest, Van Dorn & Cos. had
well to look to their laurels.
But while these things have been going
on, some of our cavalry, it seems, have
been throwing the Dutch of Pennsylvania
into spasms by a sudden appearance at
Uniontown, in that State. Singular mode
of warfare, this raiding.
Death of General Jackson.
Richmond, May 10. — Gov. Letcher received a dis
patch this afternoon announcing the death of Gen.
Jackson, at Guinea’s 8.15 p. in. lie died from the
combined effects of his wounds and attack of Pneu
monia- His body will be brought to this city to
morrow by special train.
Petersburg, May 10.—The Express
has the New York World of tlie 7th. It
acknowledges the defeat of Hooker, and
his retreat to tlie north bank It says
Lee’s being reinforced gained the victory.
Sedgwick’s retreat began about midnight,
but was discovered by the rebels who
played terrible havoc with the pontoons,
killing and wounding a large number.
The World says its worst fears of the
result of Hooker’s efforts are more than
confirmed ; he has been out-generalled
and out-fought. Nothing has been heard
from Stoneman since Wednesday night.
It is generally believed that His whole
force has been captured. The World
says Heintzleman is on his way to Hook
er with 30,000 fresh troops and 18,000
from another quarter—Suffolk, of course.
The reporter hopes they wijl enable the
Federals to retrieve (heir late disasters.
Fredericksburg has been recaptured
by Jackson. Fighting ilesperafe. All
of Longstreet’s forces were rushed from
Suffolk, and arrived in time.
Richmond, May 10. — The Whig b w
Northern dates of the 9th.
Lincoln has issued iiis pi oclamai inn
calling forth the militia to supple, .tlu*
rebellion. All able-bodied male eiii/.cim,
and foreigners from ‘JO to 15 years, who
have declared their intention to become
citizens, constitute the national forces.
An official dispatch from Stanton says
the President and General-in chief have
just returned from the Army of the Poto
mac; no serious disaster to the organi
sation and efficiency of the army ; not
more than a third of Hooker’s forces en
gaged ; Stonemau’s operat ons a brilliant
success, having advanced to within two
miles of Richmond. The army is speed
ily 7 to resume offensive operations.
Ihe trial of Vallandigharn by Court
Martial was concluded on tlm 7'b ; deci
sion unknown.
The correspondents ol New York pa
pers give grandiloquent accounts of the
late battles, disguising th e fact of the
defeat as far as possible. Hooker was
stunned snl tlrown down by a shell
which shattered the pillar of (lie porch
he was leaning against.
A partial list of tlie killed and wounded is given.
Among the former is Brig. Gen. Mott, Mtij. Gen!
Barry, of Maine, Brig. Gen. Scbueuliffing, of the
14th corps, and 17 colonels, lieutenant colonels and
majors, and 128 captains and lieutenants. The
wounded are Brig. Gen. Whipple, and Gen. Divine
severely; 31 colonels, lieutenant colonels, majors
and ca Ptains and lieutenants. Many mortally.
Vallandigharn is at the Burnett House in Cih
cinnati under a strong guard.
Haleck has ordered alt stores and other valua
rlhel nrf. realoV n and ?° m uia Over 4,000
reached Washington up to
Th ht ’ fP ture ff l n the recent Battle.
JapturedL fthe celebrated New Orleans artillery
t*s tr? wkrbv?
kavc been beieagucted by land and sea,
and, during that time, various hare b-?n
our hopes and fears.
Our enemy leaped to the contest in
confidence of victory, expecting either
to overwhelm us by numbers or bring us
to subjection by the keen pangs of hun
ger. Wc entered the contest with tremb
ling auxietv. For a time our prospects
were flattering; then, reverse after reverse
came upon us in quick succession, and
nnr eyes were turned in eager expecta
tion to our sister nations, but they ex
tended no helping hand. Again we look
ed up to God for help, and buckled on
our armor for new conflicts lie turned
the tide of battle and crowned us with
success. And we are even now called
upon, by anew victory, to render grati
tude to the Ruler of nations aud take
fresh courage.
Not only are our arms successful, but
our prospect for an abundant provision
crop is encouraging. In South Alabama,
the wheat crop is looking well, and will
soon be ready to gather. From Texas
we have very encouraging accounts of
the wheat crop.
We have much to encourage us—much
to induce us to believe that an Almighty
Power has, tlifis far, protected and guided
us. We wished and expected foreign
mediation, but it is very questionable,
whether it would have been an advan
tage to us if it had been received. A
peace induced by the intervention of a
foreign power, would not likely have
been permanent —to be lasting, it must be
conquered.
The War on Women.
The women and children of Washing
ton, N. C., have been made the objects
of Yankee vengeance. When Gen. Ilill
wished to attack the town, Foster, the
Yankee commander, refused to semi the
women and children away, keeping them
as protectors. Potter, the present com
mander, has ordered the women and
children away, but without baggage or
effects save their clothing.
Such is the base and cowardly enemy
we have to contend with. Foiled in his
attempts to ‘‘crush out the rebellion,” he
wreaks his vengeance upon unprotected
women and helpless children. These are
the knightly champions of the rights of
the human race, whose consciences are
so sorely grieved at the wrongs of the
‘poor negro.”
Shall they ever domineer over another
of our cities? Were it not infinitely
better that our women and children re
treat to our impregnable mountain fast
nesses, and our cities be burned, than that
they should fall into the hands of the
Yankees? Witness New Orleans. Bet
ter that it were a heap of smoldering
ruins than to be under its present rule.
The Enemy Approaches. —The near
.approach of the enemy from North Ala
bama is well calculated to arouse appre
hension in the minds of our people.
Talladega is much nearer Columbus than
to Atlanta or the State road, whilst the
inducement to raid upon this city is much
stronger than any that can be offered by
any ‘ other point. More Government
work is done here than at any other place
in the Confederacy. The foundries,
cotton and woolen factories, heavy Quar
termaster, Commissary and Ordnance
stores, and Government machine shops,
open an inviting field for Yankee raiding
parties.
Are our people aware that the entire
country between here and North Alabama,
is almost wholly unprotected, and that
a raiding party from Tuscumbia would
meet with little or no difficulty in reach
ing Columbus and burning down the
place before they could be arrested ?
Already have the vandals reached Talla
dega. Would it be a matter of surprise
to find them in our midst at almost any
moment? Why are not our people Dik
ing measures to meet these probable
emergencies ?
Hooker’s Defeat.
After much careful preparation and
personal superintendence of the move
ments of the army, Hooker has been
defeated. We expect soon to hear that
he has been laid on the shelf. The Yan
kee Generals have a difficult task to per
form—that of infusing into the hireling
miscreants who compose the invading
army, that invincible courage which
dwells in the hearts and nerves the arms
of those who stand up between danger
and home.
Not only do the commanders of the
“Grand Army” have to contend against
an army that -“hath its quarrel just,”
but also one that has the prestige of
success. This of itself does much in
making an army invincible. It is with
armies as with individuals: success pro
duces strength and courage; failure,
mortification and imbecility. Our “ar
my of the Potomac” has never known
defeat; in six grand engagements it has
defeated the enemy, and such has been
its uniform success, that when it meets
tlie foe it fights with that confidence of
success which is half a victory of itself.
Who will attempt the next “on, to Rich
mond. 1 ” Doubtless some Yankee pea
cock is itching to “strut his brief hour
on the stage,” and try his hand at re
ducing the “Rebel capital.” Who he is,
and what will be his success, .we shall
see. Meanwhile, we would salute Yan
kee No. 7, in the words of the Scotch
Poet:
My Yankee friend, whoe’er you he,
I’ve u word of advice to gie you:
You’ll find Jeff’s boys a stubborn squad,
And muckie they will grieve you.
. The Recent Raid into Virginia.—
This raid appears to have been part of
Burnside’s original plan, that, was, to
flank our forces at Fredericksburg by
crossing above and below the town, and
to dispatch several bodies of cavalry to
get behind our army at the same time,
to destroy its railroad communications
with Richmond, cut the canal and pene
trate within a few miles of the city.—
Tlris plan \ta.-, onauged into a direct and
simple attack upou our army, (by order
of Mr. Hanks,) which resulted so disas
trously to the Yankees. Having had
time to see Ike folly of his interference,
it is presumed Hanks gave Fighting .Joe
his own way, who, it seems, endeavored
to mount to fame through Burnside’s
disaster by adopting his original plans.
Ol'R Motto.—The House of Representatives lias
concurred in the Senate's motto, and the Confed
erate motto, therefore, stands, “Deo i lndict,” if
approoved by the President.
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It appeare./rorv the MateffuslUs of the
Yankee cMccra captured b* Fbfrestj that
the purpose cf the raid was to sack Rome
and Cpo-aviUe, destroy the Railroad
bridges, do as much damage as possible,
both te persons and property, for which
they vere tube paid 3300 each, and then
be discharged from the Federal c rviec.
The plunder found upon their persons
shows them fit instruments for the in
cendiary work of iheir base government.
It. is said that, silver forks and spoons,
finger rings, breast pins, and even chil
drens’ clothing, were taken from them in
great quantifies Gen. Forrest first at
tacked the thieves with five hundred men,
but was subsequently reinforced by two
regiments which he had left behind as a
reserve. Four hundred Abolitionists
had been sent forward to Rome to recon
noitre. In the meantime Forrest bagged
1,200 of the thieves, and upon the return
of the reoonnoitering party, they, too,
were furnished by him with an escort to
Rome. He also captured between four
and five hundred negroes which the
Abolitionists had stolen. Among the
prisoners, it is stated that there are some
Alabamians (tories,) some of whom had
relatives in Forrest’s command. That
there are spies and traitors in that re
gion, we have no sort of doubt, and it is
hoped our military authorities will look
after them, before more mischief is at
tempted.
The Scare at Talladega. —We learn
by private letters from Talladega, that
(lie citizens of that place were subject to
it considerable fright on Sunday last, in
consequence of the near approach of the
Yankee cavalry. The people were arou
sed from their slumbers early in the
morning by the ringing of the alarm
bells. At daylight a courier arrived
with information that Forrest and his
men were after the Vandals in hot haste,
and that the Yankees had taken the road
in the direction of Rome, Georgia. This
was the same gang of thieves which For
rest and his men captured in the vicinity
of Rome, and who are now in durance
vile at Atlanta. So all apprehension
from that raid may now be quieted.
From the tenor of our dispatches on
yesterday morning, we were inclined to
the belief that the, Yankee force in the
vicinity of Talladega was a distinct par
ty from that captured by Forrest. We
are satisfied now that they were one and
the same, and that they are now in the
proper hands. Still, for anything which
is known to the contrary, we have no
assurance that another raid in the same
direction will not be made again before
a great while. The country between
Talladega and Tuscumbia appears to be
wholly unprotected, and a proper vigi
lance, on the part of our citizens, would
be highly commendable.
The News.
The tangible results of the late battle
in Virginia are tea thousand prisoners,
many valuable horses and wagons, and
a large quantity of ammunition and
small arms. If this were all, it would
be a poor remuneration for tlie patriotic
blood it cost us; but. the moral effect of
a defeat upon their people—its demoral
izing influence on the army, together
with holding our Capital intact, invests
it with still greater importance to us.—
If we had only checked the enemy in
his advance, it would have been in ef
fect, a great victory io us aud a defeat
to him ; for when an invading army is
checked—unable to advance—it is real
ly and practically a defeat.
Our dispatches inform us that Gen.
Van Dorn has been murdered by Dr. Pe
ters. This unfortunate affair is much to
be regretted as the services of Gen. Van
Dorn were particularly needed at pre
sent.
The creature, Summers, who struck
the actress, must have been one of the
“Beast’s” body guards aud learned gal
lantry from the author of “Orders No.
JB.” Worthy descendant this, of the
New England witch burners.
Gen. Jackson Wounded.
A telegram on yesterday morning an
nounced the fact that General Jackson’s
arm had been amputated, and that he
was doing well. Mrs. Jackson, who is
at present in the city, has been informed
by a letter of the melancholy circum
stances under which the General re
ceived his wounds.
The following are the facts of the
most unhappy affair, as detailed in that
letter: At midnight, on Saturday night,
iiis men being drawp up inline of battle,
a body of troops was seen a short dis
tance in advance of our line. It being
doubtful whether they were friends or
.enemies, General Jackson and staff rode
forward to ascertain. Whilst he was en
gaged in reepnnoitering, his men being
unaware of his movement, mistook hint
self anti staff “for enemies and fired a
volley into them, instantly killing one of
his staff and severely wounding General
Jackson and Major Crutchfield. One
bullet passed through the General’s right
hand, whilst another struck his left arm
below the elbow and, ranging upward,
shattered the bone near the shoulder,
lie instantly fell to tlie ground. His
brother-in-law, who was with him, laid
down beside him to ascertain the charac
ter of his wounds. In a moment the
unknown troops in front, who proved to
be the enemy, advanced and captured
two other stall officers who were stand
ing over the General, without noticing
him. Soon after, four of our men placed
him on a stretcher, and were bearing
him to tlie rear, when they were all shot
down. The injury to his right hand is
severe, one of the bones having been
shot away, but it is believed he will ulti
mately recover its use. Rich. Examiner,
oth.
New Mode of Tanning Leather.—
Mr. J. Vanvalenburgh, of Macon, Geor
gia, claims to have discovered anew
mode of tanning leather. The article
he uses in tanning is a. vegetation which
is produced in great abundance through
out tlie entire Confederacy; it contains
the same tanning properties possessed
by theoakbark—the leather tanned with
it being in every respect like that tanned
by oak bark. He has made application
for letters patent. If the article possess
es all tlie properties claimed for it, the
discovery is one of great importance to
‘■‘‘ragged and barefooted rebels.”
“Going Crazy.” —The probability of
a man’s “going crazy” on the subject
of “Joe Brown’s pets” implies a respec
table degree of intelligence. Fools and
imbeciles never “go crazy,” though they
may have the instinct to pin their, politi
cal faith to Joseph’s skirt upon the prin
ciple that the “ox knowetk his owner,
and the ass his master’s crib.”
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jAcriff; ■ May 5.---A special dlffiMeMtc thsAjs
peal eaya *sat Gfaat‘= rrhol* anti? has hAeri ordered
to xAoje with six daf-.’ rations.
four out of six transports, attempting to pass
VH'stnrg, were wink. ,T’he firing was terrific.
New York papers state that the editor of the
Atlanta Confederacy Las been arrested at Port
Keys!.
Iticii'-fna ‘,t y The following dis
patch was received tbio oveuiug, dated
Guinea Station, near Fredericksburg,
May s. —To Tins JsTrr.cllencg Prts't Davis :
At the close of the battle of Chaneellor
ville on Sunday, the enemy was reported
advancing from Fredericksburg in our
rear. Gen McLaws was sent back to
arrest his progress, and repulsed him
handsomely that afternoon, f.earning
that his force consisted of two corps un
der Gen. Sedgwick, 1 determined to at
tack him; and marched back yr-iorday
with Gen. Anderson, and with M Laws
and Early’s divisions succeeded, by tLe
blessing of heaven, in driving Gen. bedg
wick over the Rappahannock.
We have reoccupied Fredericksburg,
and no enemy remains south of the Rap
pahannock or vicinity.
Signed R. E. LEE, General.
Jackson, May o. —The enemy is re
ported in force near Edwards’ station,
four miles this side Big Black. They
captured one hundred of our picket*.
Atlanta, May o.—Gen. Forrest has
received reliable information that 8500
Yankees were coming through Talladega,
Alabama, to des-roy the State lload.
Col. Cruse, of Gen. Forrest’s staff, came
down to Marietta and telegraphed Gen.
Johnston for reinforcements. Governor
Brown, who was on the train with Cruse,
promised to send immediately, all avail
able troops. The military and people
are awake and prepared.
Chattanooga, May G. — All quiet in
front. Weather cold and cloudy. Fifty
Federal prisoners, captured at Danville
by Forrest, arrived here this evening.
They are chiefly Alabamians. Captain
Forrest, a brother of the General, it is
feared was mortally wounded in the re
cent fighting.
Atlanta, May 0.-1,700 prisoners, captured near
Koine, arrived here this evening. Ail stalwart
men. —Commonwealth.
Richmond, May G. —Official accounts of the do.
struction of 2 barges and a tug boat at Vicksburg
3d inst., says 24 prisoners were taken, one a corros
pendent of tlie New York World, New York Trib.
une and Cincinnati Times.
Two trains with wounded arrived this morning
on the Fredericksburg railroad.
Direct communication with tlie army being
again established some details of the battle will
probably by received during the day from corres
pondents of tlie press.
Richmond, May 6.—Tlio Dispatch issued an ex
tra this evening giving the first details of the bat
tle of ChanceHorville yet received. Tlie corres
pondent ot that paper says: ‘ ; The fight in many
respects was one of tlie bloodiest of the war. Our
loss heavy in both officers and men. The enemy
had thrown up entrenchments and constructed
übattis, which, after severe fighting, was carried
by our troops. Among tlie prisoners taken is Brig
adier General liays, who commanded a brigade in
Coaches’ corps. The prisoners represent tome
forty regiments, mostly foreigners. On tlie low
er end of the line, where General Early com
manded. there was some hard fighting Sunday.
In theaUernoon Mary's Heights were carried by
tlie enemy and ;i number of Mississippians were
captured. Six pieces of the Washington artillery
v.e.e taken at the same time. On Monday morn
ing tile tight was'renewed, the Heights retaken,
the pieces recaptured with a number of others.
Five Yankee bait ties are reported captured on
tlie upper line. From another source I learn that
about 0.000 prisoners, in all, have been captured.
Gen. A I*. Hill lias resumed command. Gen.
McUown wassliglilly wounded.
Thu 18th Mississippi killed more nun than their
own numbers. Cos!. Stuffy, 14th La., was. killed;
also Col. Walker, loth Ya., and Col. Mallory, 55th
Va.
Alousta, May 0. —The Druggists’ Convention
assembled here to-day. A large number of dele
gates, old electors, were present. Officers elected:
Piesident, K 11 Heinith; Vice-Presidents, Messrs.
Williams, S Browser, Hatch, Carter and Jones,
Committee, appointed to draft a Constitution.
Vicksburo, May G.—lt is reported that Colonel
Ferguson destroyed two transports, two barges,
and Greenwood crippled another, when tlie enemy
drew off their gunboats. Nothing important from
the army below.
The enemy had not advanced beyond the 15ig
Black at last accounts but were in sight across
the river.
One company of the 4Gth Mississippi regiment,
captured at Port Gibson, subsequently made their
escape from the enemy and are now with their
regiment. Lieut. Col. Pottus, of the 20th, also
taken at Port Gibson, made liii escape and re
joined bis regiment yesterday.
Richmond, May 7.—The correspondence of the
Whig gives further details of the battle of Fred
ericksburg and Cliancellorvillo. Ilookor accom
plished the capture of Mary’s Heights, lie sent
a large force towards his-right and threw them
rapidly across the river on pontoons. The battle
commenced at daylight. Barksdale’s brigade check
ed them some time with clubbed muskets, but was
forced to. fall back before overwhelming numbers;
not, however, until tlie ground was piled with
Yankees slain. Our loss was 100. All but two
coinpaniei of the 18th Mississippi regiment were
captured. Col. Griffin and Adjutant Stuart were
killed; Maj. Campbell was wounded. All but 7of
the first company of the Washington Artillery
were taken prisoners, including Capt. Squires.
The Yankees showed no quarters to the rebels.
The guns of tlie Washington Artillery were not
retaken.
Most of our casualties in tlie battle were slight
wounds; few, comparatively, killed. Loss of the
enemy equal to that of any battle of the war.
Gen. Lee has remarked that tlie present position
of affairs in the field is to hissatisfetion.
Richmond, May 7, 10 o’clock p. m.—
The following was received to-night:
ChanceHorville, May 7.
To ITis Excellency President Davis :
After driving Sedgwick across the
Rappahannock on the night of the 4th,
I returned on the sth to ChanceHorville.
Our march was delayed by a storm which
continued all the night following.
In placing the troops in position on
the morning of the Gth, to attack Hooker,
it was ascertained he had abandoned his
fortified position. Our line of skirmish
ers pressed forward until they came
within range of the enemy’s batteries
planted on (lie north bank of the Rap
pahannock, which, from the configura
tion of the ground, completely comman
ded this side. liis army, therefore, es
caped with the loss of a few additional
prisoners. (Signed) R. E. Lee.
Jackson, May B.—An officer who left
Nachitoches on Saturday, says Banks’
army is divided into three columns, one
one fortifying the town of Opelousas one
on the Atchafalaya and one at Buillea La
Rose. Banks seized the negroes and
stock on the Governor’s plantation.
Kirby Smith has arrived at Alexan
dria, from Arkansas, with reinforcements
to Walker's Texas brigade. Gen. Smith
is confident of his ability to drive Banks
back to Berwick's Bay. Three powerful
Confederate gunboats are at Alexandria,
above the Falls.
The wheat crops of Texas are unpre
cedently promising.
Magrtider’s headquarters have been
removed to San Antonia.
Five gunboats passed Natchez Sunday
night. Four ascended Red river.
Richmond, May 8. —Trains have resumed their
regular trips from Fredericksburg; five arrived
here last night with wounded.
The storm at Spottsylvania, <>n Wednesday, was
the severest in 12 months.
We captured about 10,000 prisoners, many valua
ble horses and wagons, aud a large quantity of
ammunition and small arms.
pfiTg: The one®* ‘ tfc® c‘.t? zs Vs??**
the battle:
Colonel CfifTla vra* not killed but eajitttrod.
Sickles is reported killed.
TctlAitOMA, May 7—The following was reeeived
to-day, dated Columbia, May 7 :
“To the Provost Marshal :
Geu. Van Dorn Las been murdered by Dr. Deters.
Deters is about 6feat high, dark complexion, dark
iron gray hair, black oj ••?. ‘.-.•hiskers on chin, a
litdp gray. Arrest him.”
Ligtied, JUIIH M lUTnisbb,
Drovost Mamlutl.
Jackson, May is.—Gov. I‘ottns has official infor
mation that our troops drove tho Yankees from
Tupelo, and now hold that town.
A gentleman just from New Orleans says that
Banks’ late order, published May Ist, requires all
registered enemies to take the oath or prepare to
leave the Yenkeo lines by the 15th of May. Tin:
negroes are disgusted with the Yankees. They
prefer to be whipped by Confederate masters than
to be shot by the Yankees. The new oath i. far
more binding than heretofore, and will subjiet the
takers of it to conscription.
A riot occurred in the Varieties Theatre last
night. 11. M. Summers struck Mrs. Baker, an ac
tress, while on the stage, because she would not
play Yankee anthems.
Auc.csta, May 8.- -The Diocesan Council of the
Protestant Episcopal Church is in session in this
city. Attendance huge.
Tli'e Southern Baptist Convention is also in ses
sion here. It embraces all the Churches in the
Southern States except Delaware. A large num
ber of delegates are present.
second dispatch.
Afutk ta, May S.—A dispatch from Richmond
slat.-s that ilie number of our wounded is large.
They are well provided tor. Our victory is a very
decided one
VtcKsnur.o, May 7.—Nothing new* from the front
to-day. The enemy has made no move this side of
tlie Big Black. His cavalry is reported about Ca
vil., a. They crossed Haukerson’s Derry, on Tues
day night, and captured Mr. Owen and his son, and
re-crossed the Big Black again.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Vicksburg, May B.—All quiet to-day along the
lines. The enemy is reported to be using tlie
spade on the other side of tho Big Black. The
Yankees arc said to occupy Uliea, in Hinds
county.
Richmond, May B.— Passengers re
port all quiet at Fredericksburg lo day.
Several ambulance trains arrived this
evening, and more are behind. .Crowds
of ladies are at the depot, dispensing
refreshments.
The weather is damp and chilly.
A report is current that the Herald of
a late date, concedes the defeat of Hook
er. The news caused great excitement
in New York. Gunboats came to the
White House yesterday, and l-emoined a
short t.iuoo
Headquarters Army Northern Va , 1
May 7th, 18G3. j
General Orders No. 57.
With heartfelt gratification the General Com
manding expresses to tho army his sense of the
heroic conduct displayed by the officers and men
during the arduous operations in which they have
just been engaged. Under trying vicissitudes, amid
heat and storm, you attacked the enemy, strongly
entredchcd in the depths of a tangled wilderness,
and again on the fieldsof Fredericksburg, 15 miles
distant, and by your valor triumphed on so many
fields, and forced him once more to seek safety be*
yond the Rappahannock.
While your victory entitles you to the prais
and gratitude of the nation, wo are especially
called upon to return grateful thanks to the only
Giver of Victory, for tho signal deliverance He
has wrought. It is, therefore, earnestly recom
mended that the troops unite on Sunday next, in
ascribing to the Lord of Hosts the glory duo His’
name.
Let us not forget in our rejoicing, that brave sol
diers have fallen in defence of their country, and
while we mourn their loss, let us resolve to emu
late their oxample.
The army and tho country alike lament the ab
sence, for a time, of one to whose bravery, energy
and skill, we are so much indebted for sucess.
The following letter from the President
of the Confederate States, is communica
ted to the Army, as an expression of his
appreciation of its services:
“I have rec’d your dispatch, and rev
erently unite with you in giving praise
to God for our success. He has crowned
our arms with victory. In the name of
the people, I offer cordial thanks to your
self and the troops under your command,
for this addition to the unprecedented
series of great victories your army has
achieved. The universal rejoicing pro
duced by this happy result, will be min
gled with general regret that many of
the good and brave are numbered among
our killed and wounded.”
(Signed) R. E. Leu.
Jackson, May B. —(Special to the Ap
peal.) —The Chicago Times of the 2d
says the raiding party on the Baltimore
and Ohio Rail Road has been reinforced
by 4,000 troops, and had overwhelmed
Col. Mulligan at Fair Mount, Va. The
statement of the Federal loss has been
withheld from the public.
Northern advices state that six divis
ions of Bragg’s army have moved to
Shelbyville. Breckinridge’s forces were
close at hand.
Richmond, May 9.—Stoneman’s cav
alry broke camp on Thursday and start
ed for the upper Rappahannock. After
stealing all the horses they could find,
they cut the throats of 200 of their worn
out horses. -*
lmboden has destroyed the great Cheat
River Viaduct on the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road, built at an enormous cost, and
regarded as one of the greatest triumphs
of science.
The Washington Chronicle of the 4th
publishes an order of Hooker dated the
30tli, expressing to the army his heart
felt satisfaction with the operations of
the last three days. lie has determined
that the enemy must ingloriously fiy, or
come out from behind his defences; ami
give us battle on our own ground, where
certain destruction awaits him. The
Chronicle says not a word about the de
feat of the Yankee army at Chancellors
ville. It saj’S'that Lincoln has issued a
draft for 500,000 men, and that this call
on the nation, in its great agony, should
reach every heart.
ItictiMOXl), May 9.—Two thousand prisoners ar
rived this evening. Tho same number will arrive
here to-night, on the mail train from Fredericks
burg, at 8 I*. M. Passengers report Frank P.
liluir, Jr., among tho captured, and that the oatli
of allegiance was administered to him at his re
fill est.
A dispatch from Washington dated May 6th,
says that Vallandingham has been arrested.
The Alabama has destroyed the ship Pajuba.
The correspondence published relative to the
great battle says that the rebels were shattered
at Chancellorville; Sedgwick laurelled, Ac., and
speaks of Hooker as Napoleon.
llrig.Geu. Harris reported killed, and two other
Yankee Generals wouuded.
New \op.k, May T.— There is nothing concern
ing the war matter telegraphed-from Washington.
The World says we learn by special messenger that
a great battle was fought on Tuesday. Hooker,
with his army, was driven back acrass tbe Kappa
bannock. bee is being heavily reinforced.
The last battle exceeds in slaughter those of
previous days.
Beware of Imposition tiuiougu the
Telegraph— How the Yankees have
ATTEMPTED TO USE THE WlRES. —Our
people should know that the Yankee in
vaders lose no opportunity to spread
false information through the country
by sending men in citizens’ dress in ad
vance to the telegraph stations with bo
gus dispatches for Gen. Pemberton, or
some other commander. Os course such
dispatches are designed to deceive and
mislead our troops as to the destination
of the Yankees. Let all operators be
sure of the men from whom they receive
dispatches. Let every dispatch be ac
companied with some sign of genuine
ness. Let our cavalry officers arrest and
shoot upon the spot all parties giving
false information for the purpose of di
verting pursuit.— Jackson Misswippian.
-iV*, ~A *
Frotn Mivjb 3ft?*??*;
Milford, Va.; May 5. —R 8. Harda
way: I left, the firth* The
enemy were driven hack five rmies. Maj,
Hardaway and Capt. Hurt v<-!S Tlm-c
men wounded and one mi-si i- ....
Battery. s* ‘ t:
t ,?r. *_•
UINTA. L rom i” •’ . .... • • .1 1.
I hat Mr. 4 roui. Ibinitiitf, oi iiu.>Miil j
COUnty. -Ala., I*. in >1 i til In i in- i‘ll y
Light Guard , .2*l i, . ii.-ii i ihon, Mr.
Thos. Threewitts was slightly wounded.
No one killed from Columbus as far ae !
ii Uaid 11 i.lii
Spi i-i-t-i t,i ii. .'■uii
lili-HMiiND, May c t,Js Sun: li t of killed
and wounded of Go. t , i.ih Ahtb.itiia. np r. * to a
M., on Sunday : .). Davis killed. Wounded—Tlios.
Hugely, in tlngli; Geo, Jones, seriously in head; J.
A. Culpeper, in arm; Asa Peters, in finger; Jasper
Smith, in thigh; \Y. T. Race, in leg; J. Parish,sev
eral places; S. I>. Sasser, in leg; W. D. Poole,
sliglitly; Major Gordon is killed.
G. W. Hooper, Capt. Cos. F.
Opelika. May 6. —At/s. Sun: Sixteen hundred
Federal soldiers surrendered, near Rome, Ua., to
General Forrest. Seven hundred prisoners of
them, I saw yesterday, on arriving in Atlanta.—
More particulars to-day. 11. Fist hacker.
Special to the Sun.
Fredericksburg, May 7.—The victory yesterday
was glorious. The Mary's Heights, which were ta-
ken by the enemy on the 3d, were recovered by a
brilliant charge from Jordan’s Brigade, the 31st
Georgia, Col. C. A. Evans, deployed as skirmishers,
leading llie assault. This regiment captured aud
secured about 55 prisoiieis, 40 horses and mules,
and several wagons with stores of all suits. At
sunset a second charge was made, driving the en
emy entirely away. Our loss was not heavy on ac
count of the rapidity of the move. J. T. J.
From the City Light Guards.
Bichmond, May 7.—1 am slightly wounded by a
shell from a shrapnel; have not stopped. Three
witts. Brown. O’Donnell, McKendiee, Deaton and
B- Siiepanison, received tlesli wounds, none se
rious; all ot bets safe. C. J. MOFFETT.
.Richmond, May 9. —The light has ended. No
bo 1 v hurt in this company since my last dispatch.
C. J. MOFFKTT.
Special Dispatch to tho Augusta Constitutionalist.
Richmond, May 5. — 1 send the following list of
wounded Georgians, which have arrived atGuinea's
near Fredericksburg:
48111 GEORGIA REGIMENT.
Company U : W it Leo, wounded in the left
hand.
Company B : Thompson, in the head, mortally.
51Sf GEORGIA REGIMENT.
Company K: C A Spitz and J W Tiudel, both
AVounded in the hand.
Company A : G A Ingram, wounded in the right
lia ud.
Company II: S lwy, in the hand.
TENTH GEORGIA REGIMENT.
Company D: S Yan, in the left hand; I* Mi-Far
land, in the right arm.
Company’ 1!: KA Coster.
SECOND GEORGIA iIATi'AI.I- A.
Company B: S CSohnson, in the rigid arm.
FIFTY-THIRD GEORGIA REGIMENT.
oompany A ; \V K Brooks in the left hand, and
II Wright, in the right arm.
Company B: C A Crowd, in tlie left hand.
TWENTY-SECOND GEORGIA REGIMENT.
Company 1): L S Haskins, in the arm.
Company II: N R Camp, in the arm.
Company K: L R Livingston, in the shoulder.
EIGHTEENTH GEORGIA REGIMENT.
Company 1): A S Buck, in the leg.
Signed, IV. 11. POTTER.
From the Jiltkson Appeal, May 1.
The Late Raid through Mississippi.-
Additional Particulars.
The route chosen for this daring dash
was through the line of counties lying
between the Mobile and Ohio and New
Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern
railroads, in which, as they anticipated,
there was no organized forces to oppose
them. The penetration of an enemy’s
country, however, so extensively, will be
recorded as one of the gallant feats of
the war, no matter whether the actors
escape or are captured. The expedition,
we learn, was under the command of
Col. Grierson, of Illinois, who has already
acquired considerable reputation as a
dashing leader in West Tennessee. He
boasted that he had no fears of his abili
ty to extricate his command from the
dangerous position it seemed to be in,
but gave no indication as to the route
he should take to get out of the country.
Enterprise was declared to be the next
point he should advance upon after leav
ing Newton, and the movement was ex
peditiously made, with what result we
have already stated. He found a warmer
reception awaiting him than was expec
ted, and at once turned west ward. Leav
ing Enterprise about, noon on Saturday,
the force took the road to Raleigh. Af
ter crossing Leaf river, the bridges be
hind them w'ere burned. Last night, it
appears to be authentically reported,
they camped near Westville, in the South
ern part of Simpson county. Whether
they will move thence to Natchez, via
Gallatin, or to Baton llouge, via Monti
cello and llolmesville, can only be con
jectured ; but w*e still incline to the opin
ion so confidently expressed some days
ago, on first being advised of their pres
ence at Newton, that. Baton Rouge will
be their haven, if undisturbed. The
crossing of Pearl river is the only natu
ral difficulty they will encounter, and as
we have no doubt they are advised as to
the facilities they can secure at the dif
ferent prominent fords, wo presume they 7
will act accordingly. Monticello and
llolmesville may expect a visit.
The best information, as to the strength
of the party, puts it at eight hundred.—
They were well mounted, having aban
doned all their broken down horses and
seized fresh ones as they were found on
the route. They were unencumbered
by artillery or baggage, aud admirably
fitted out for a flying expedition, such as
they appeared to be on. But, notwith
standing their facilities for escaping, we
anticipate their discomfiture, beyond
doubt. If (bey escape the preparations
made’ to intercept them, we shall be very
much disappointed indeed.
The damage to the Southern railroad
extends over a distance of four and a
half miles, commencing a mile west of
Newton, running east. Two bridges,
each about one hundred and fifty feet
long, seven culverts and one cattle gap,
constitute the track-injury done. Most
of the culverts are small, and easily re
paired. An experienced gentleman in
forms us that proper energy will again
place the road in workThg order in four
days or less. Twenty freight cars were
burned at Newton, and (lie depot, build
ings and two commissary buildings.—
The telegraph wire was taken down five
miles, and cut in pieces ; and in many
instances the wire rolled up and thrown
into the ditches and pools. But few
poles were destroyed. We can hear of
but little outrage having been committed
upon the persons of non-combatants or
their property except by the seizure of
every good horse, and of necessary for
age and provisions.
A Maryland Patriot. —The pay roll
of Cos. 8., Purnell Legion, Maryland
Volunteers, as returned to tlie Treasury
Department, has the following declara
tions set opposite the name of Jas. Ken
nedy : “Will not receive pay for his ser
vices, having joined for the good of the
cause and not for pay.” Against which
declaration the paymaster lin'd noted,
“never paid ” Three times three for
Kentucky.—[ Yankee, paper.
Os course he promotes “the good of
the cause” by stealing everything he can
lay his hands on. — Mobile Ileg.
- fSIH
Saved Her Bacon. —The Salem Press
says: “A soldier’s wife, in Davis county,
recently, one night, was aroused by
someone attempting to rob her smoke
house. She silently proceeded to the
place and discovered a log removed
where the rogue had entered, and qui- I
etly replacing it, bagged the thief, and
then raised the alarm.
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r;a BtstHa.
‘< is with ‘ lie utmost cordiality
greatest pleasure, that the ‘ I
ot Col. Wni. M. Brow„, in qq; ‘ l ; n,|p |
(fie district, endorse the sod.,
which have been made of hj s , , J
, for Congress, a: the ‘
I D'-Uft.l •!• !,(.
j il "' 1 “Illmalelj known, ih.i „„|
■ peoph , his diet,id t.,., j M
repui.iii..,, nm exceiieu t,
that it would seeui to be .hut ,
supererogation to say tyore on,,*
; may be merely necessary i„ ‘’
I people that fits friends j,av. n , fl .,‘ e
candidate kfie witter ot ifißj,
him long and intimately, mm , -
dorse him tor every!kingihat i- ;
ituous and noble. Generous aii" ( ‘hi ” ‘ ‘
social in a remarkable degree he k U! ;
of the best of neighbors and ui’usi
able ot companions, and is a lim.f “
life in whatever sphere of
moves. And while it j s admin-,i V
these qualities alone are not sutli<-i ei “
entitle one to high promotion -
should assume to represent a renut,’ “
constitutcney who does not posses**
But superadded to these, Col. l;, ..
lias an euersv that is i,
lias an energy that is indomitable aim
sagacity surpassed by few, which h ‘
made him uniformly successful i u all hi
undertakings, either private or
His integrity and fidelity h, f| lt , ,
merous public trusts, which, throum,
long series of years he has held, amt ‘
rigid rectitude in all private Iran
tious, is sufficiently well established
llis State has frequently honored !,;■
with a seat, first in one, then ine the ,'r ’
er branch of the General Assembly. ;
his character as a legislator is mm'., ■ I
Ever watchful and faithful, he 1
prompt to meet whatever duty imp,,.,
lie was no blatant orator or demae,,
ready to speak to every point that
name might appear in a newspapet
next day, but whenever he rose, it
for the purpose of making practical m
useful suggestions, for no man is p,,.
from impracticable and visionary muim,, 1
and schemes. As acommittee and w rk- I
ing man, for the services he has p i iv,r.
ed, lie deserves well of the Stale, fin,
Mr. Editor, 1 have said than
necessary, as I dare say Col. Brown i
known by almost every man in the dh- I
trict ; but this ball having been putin
motion, 1 for one heartily desire it to hr
kept up. ’ Talbot,
Correspondence of the Sun.
Meeting in Russell County, Ala.
Crawford, Alabama, j
May 4th, 1864. j
At a meeting of the citizens of Rus
sell county, called to take into consider
ation the recommendation of the Seen, t
tary of War and the proclamation of the
President of the Confederate State in
relation to provisions for our army.
On motion of Mr. Hurt, Col. ('. j; !
Taliaferro was called to the Chair aud.l
C. Harris appointed Secretary.
Col. B. 11. Baker being called upon tt, ]
explain the objeet, of the meeting, did i
so, iu a few appropriate and impressive i
remarks, urging the people of Russell t., |
come up to their whole duty, aud furnish
the government with all the mean- in
their poiver to support our army
Col. R. Ilowrard, Dr. Boynton, Mr |
Hurt and other gentlemen made feeling
appeals to the people and urged them t„
let the government have all the provi
sions that they’ could possibly’ spare; and,
on motion of Col. Howard, a committee
of five was appointed for the county .-it
large, whose duty it shall be to assess .
price upon whatever provisions may u
furnished by the citizens of the count; I
when the following gentlemen were ap
pointed said committee, viz: Jesse Wil
liamson, Col. Thos. F. Flournoy, Tlum
philus White, Wiley Jones and Klish <
Calhoun.
It was then moved that a committee n
three be appointed for each Beat in tin
county to ascertain what quantity of ha
con, and other provisions could be oh
taiued in their respective Beats, and re
port to the committee of five and act in
conjunction with them, when the follow
iug gentlemen were appointed:
Beat No. 1. Rev. Charles L. Hays,
John F. Rutledge and A. l’>. Thomas.
Beat No. 2. B. Beasley, F. C. Mclvel
vie and Mnj. John G. Worsham.
Beat No. 3. Britton Wave, !’obt Flour
noy and Micajah Moore.
Beat No. 4. Sam’l Crowell, Win. Pitts
and Wm. Williams.
Beat No. 5. J. P. Walker, Ambrose
Scarborough, and Augustus Denson.
Beat No. (J. Egbert Goolsby, haw
renee Daniel, and Gen. Thomas Earl.
Beat No. 7. Wm. J. Henry, Lowell
Woolfork and Dr. Thos. 11. Dawson.
Beat No. 8. 11. M. Vann, J. N. Ow
ens, Allen Chapman.
Beat No. 0. John Buckhannan, Cas
well Black, Thos. Echols.
Beat No. 10. Lockley Edwards, Wal
ter B. Williams, A. B. Griffin, Sent 1 .
Beat No. 11. Wilson G. Edward, Wm.
Burnett, Thos. W. Dunn.
Beat No. 12. Davis Stringer, Karri
son Tate, Nathan Pitts.
Beat No. 13. Mark Stroud, Dunsten
Banks and Wm. Lowther.
Col. Baker offered the following reso
lutions :
Resolved, Thatin theopiuion of thismeet- i
ing, every 7 one should, front this lime, al
low negroes two pounds of bacon a w eek t -
the hand, and should do with as little as
possible for the balance of their familie
and sell all the balance to the govern- j
ment, except so much as may be neces
sary for neighborhood consumption.
It was further resolved, that the com
mittee for the county meet, at Crawford,
on Monday, 11th inst.; and that the Be ‘ 1
Committees be requested to meet with
them. A full attendance is requested.
Col. I!. Howard moved that the pro
ceedings of this meeting he published in
the Columbus Sun, and that the, “ther
daily papers be requested to copy.
Resolved, That this meeting no,. d
---journ.
C. B. TALIAFERRO, Ch’man
J. C. Harris, Sec’y.
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To Cotton Yarn SriNNERS or Gv;>b
uia.—We commend the following to ‘***
perusal of those interested :
• Atlanta, Ga., April 30, IS6-
I have just had an interview wit a
Quartermaster General of the Btft,e
Georgia. We have been talking _ ;lh
an effort to supply the needy familie- *
Georgia with cotton yarns. By a Lee -•
lative resolution it has been mane ‘-a
duty of the Quartermaster General in
secure a large quantity ot yarns,
divided judiciously among the -
families of our soldiers. 1 prop
Convention of all the Cotton Yarn
ners in the State, to be held in At* ■'*
on the loth of May next, to arrange a \
united effort on the part of our fact ones
to see what we can do to meet this 1 1
ing demand upon our ‘
US meet and arrange a generous P ‘
provide for this call upon us.
Yours, respet'iffiilj -
£. SfEADMA*.
The Flag and Seal at Last. A
respondent of the Richmond t.x.ini.
proposes to relieve the ( ongit - miia
Committee on a Confederate flag an
Seal- He suggests the following, wrnc*i
we approve of till the close of the
at least. It is intelligible enough amt
simple :
Design .- —Man paddling his own canoe.
Motto. —“I> —n England and France