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Tlioraaston, Ga., October, 5, 1861.
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FOR PRESIDENT;
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
OF MISSISSIPPI.
FOR VICE-PRESID FISTT :
ALEX. H. STEPHENS,
OF GEORGIA.
ELECTORAKTICKET:
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE :
Hon. DAVID IRVIN, of Cobb.
Hon. TIIOS. E. LLOYD, of Chatham.
FOR THE DISTRICTS :
Ist District, JOHN L. HARRIS, of Glynn.
l>d “ ARTHUR HOOD, of Randolph.
8d “ J. L. WIMBERLY, of Stewart.
4th “ Dr. ED. McGEHEE, of Houston.
6tli “ I. P. GARVIN, of Richmond.
6th “ M. C. M. HAMMOND, of Clark.
7th ‘• 0. C. GIBSON, of Spalding.
Bth “ HERBERT FIELDER, of Polk.
9th “ H. H. CANNON, of Rabun.
10th “ H. F. PRICE, of Cass.
FOR GOVERNOR
EUGENIUS A. NISBET,
OF 8188.
Election Returns.
Will our friends in every part of the State,
forward to us the vote in their respective coun
ties as soon as it is ascertained ?
NOTICE.
We will soon make out anew Mail Book, and
the names of all who are indebted to us at the
time the 3rd volume of the Pilot closes, viz :
November 18th next, will be stricken from the
book. The name of no new subscriber will be en
tered without the cash.
Arms ! Shot Guns!
We arc requested to call on all who have
arms (and especially double-barrelled shotguns)
to deposit them with Capt. Heard for Coast de
fense. The guns will be returned (if possible)
and if lost, or injured, we have the assurance of
Gov. Brown that the owners will be amply re
compensed.
I*en§acola Florida.
Lieut. Wm. O. Sandwich, of the “Upson
Guards,” now on furlough of sickuess, will leave
this place for Pensacola about the 20th inst.
He will be pleased to take charge of letters,
packages and every necessary, which the friends
of our Upson boys at Pensacola, may desire to
send.
Spinning Wheels.
We are glad that these antiquated relicts —
these fossils of an industrious age, are coming
into use and sight. We more admire their
healthy music, than half-tuned Piano’s accom
panied by a cracked, nasal voice uttering sick
ly sentiments and eyes, upturned, like a dying
Gals.
If you wish to purchase one of these useful
musical instruments of a past age, call at J. C.
Zimmerman's Cabinet Shop, where our old
friend, Wm. Baily will exhibit to you the best
patterns and the most approved workman
ship.
Prodigious Fall of Rain.
We learn from reliable authority that five and
one half inches of rain fell in Macon during the
storm of last Thursday night and Friday morn
ing, embracing a period of eighteen hours. The
“oldest inhabitant” may be safely challenged to
produce a parallel to this.— Macon Daily Tele
graph.
The “oldest inhabitant ” here, (J. B.) who is
Governor of this Province, clerk of the weather,
Commander-iu-Chief and Bashaw of three tails,
says “By Authority” that the fall in Thomaston
was 6 inches, (wanting one quarter of a ee?H,) in
sixteen hours. That was some rain !
War lews!
The news of Gen. Price’s victory is glorious
for which see another column.
Things on the Potomac remain as they were
last week. The Macon Daily Telegraph says,
“In the absence of news, we perceive that some
of our brethren of the quill are trying all their
powers and taxing their ingenuity to the ut
most, to find fault with the administration of
Jefferson Davis, and Alexander H. Stephens. —
Like the Lincoln couDty boy in the “Georgia
Scenes” they are only trying to see “how they
m jut fight” if they had grounds to go upon.”
Independence Progressing.
Among the numerous manufactories which
are springing into existence, to supply the dif
ferent wants of our Confederacy, we are pleased
to learn of a Type and Stereotype Foundry now
nearly ready to commence operation. All the
drives, dies, mattriees, &c., are ready. The
matter is in the hands of responsible parties,
who are anxious io secure the services of com
petent Type Founders and Engravers, who un
derstand the different branches of these trades,
providing there are any such in the Confedera
cy. Publishers throughout the Southern States,
should assist this enterprise, as it will prove of
great convenience to them, and they can com
mence doing so by extending this notice for
workmen. Further information can be obtained
at this office. — Charleston Mercury.
We are afraid this will turn out another
Joseph Walker, Charleston concern, or perhaps
a second Pelouse & Cos., Richmond, Va., who
have been advertising extensively in Southern
papers gratis, as a branch of L. Johnson & Cos.,
of Philadelphia, and Pelouse, of New York.—
Go it, Yankees, you are smart!
AvoHl Parly Hacks.
We hope the people will bear in mind the
great importance of excluding old party hacks
from both branches of the Confederate Congress.
Let the members of the “old wreck” be care
fully excluded—they learned too many tricks
in Washington to be safe representatives of
the people. Give us fresh men—give us pure
men —even though, intellectually, they may be
inferior to those who brought ruin upon the coun
try. Give us honest men, ol* fair ability, and
we have nothing to fear.
The Legislature of North Carolina set a good
example the other day in the election of Con
federate Senators—one a Whig and the otfer a
Democrat—neither of them connected with the
“old wreck” —both new men so far as we know
one named Davis, the other Dortch. This gives
us some hope. We would much rather look up
on these unfamiliar names than the names of’
those who would awaken reminiscences of past
party trickery and corruption. Hurra for Da
vis and Dortch ! We have never heard their
names connected with any disreputable trans
action. Give us new men all the time, and we
will at least have some reason to hope for a pure
and honest administration of the Government.
With broken-down hacks in these high places,
we should know that destruction would sooner
or later overtake the new Government. — Athens
Watchman.
We know Geo. Davis of Wilmington well. —
He is a brother of the esteemed and intelligent
Bishop Thomas F. Davis of the Episcopal Dio
cese of South Carolina. Bishop Davis is a na
tive of North Carolina, and removed only a few
years ago, from Salisbury N. C., to Camden,
S. C.
Mr. Dortch is a new man to us, but we have
no doubt he will make a worthy representative
in the Confederate Congress. We are glad
that Tom. Clingman and W. Avery were exclu
ded as Senators by the Old North. Tom is too
ambitious and Avery has too little brain, and
combs his hair too nice. lie is too pretty !
His talents run in the parlor—not to command
the applause of Senators. lie wears more
grease outside, than inside, of his head.
THE EEECTlON—Officlal Report.
The election on Wednesday passed off as usu
al. The day was drizzling, and the vote was
small. Dr. John B. Kendall is doubtless elect
ed Senator.
The vote cast in this County, for Governor,
Senator and Representative, resulted as follows:
FOR GOVERNOR:
Joseph E. Brown 356.
E. A. Nisbet 329.
Majority for Brown 27.
FOR SENATOR:
J. B. Kendall 334.
Allen G. Fambro 165.
Isaac Cheney 138.
Miller H. White * 25.
T. F. Brewster 9.
Majority for Kendall 169.
REPRESENTATIVE:
Joel Mathews 372.
Drury W. Womble 305.
Majority for Mathews 67.
Just as we go to Press we received the fol
lowing returns from Talbot county :
Brown, 432, Nisbet, 276, Kendall, 358,
White, 130, Cheney, 227, Fambro, 3, Spain 388
Mulky, 350, Barksdale, 302, Mahone, 307.
Harris, not heard from.
The vote in the city of Macon, resulted as
follows:
E. A. Nisbet, 618. J. E. Brown, 293.
Dr. G. A. Winn, and L. N Whittle was elec
to the House,
Nisbet has some fifteen majority in the city
of Augusta, and thirty reported at Bel Air.—
Gibson, Barnes and Schley are elected.
It is reported that Macon county has gone
for Judge Nisbet and Sumter county for
Brown.
(fommnnitations.
To Mothers, Wives, Daughters and
Sisters of the Confederate States.
Who is not familiar with the cause of
the struggle which now exists between the
United States and the Confederate States
Army P My object is not to discuss this
subject, hut to call your attention in my
humble opinion to the original cause. We
have from our earnest infancy, been sur
rounded by innumerable blessings. Look
at the whole exptnse of this beautiful
Confederacy. What country in the world
will compare with it in variety of climate,
and production in fertility of soil, and min
eral resources to say nothing of the insti
tution upon enemies are pleased
to look, with such abhorrence. Have we
appreciated these blessings properly ? I
answer no. It is not necessary for me to
enter into a detail of the manner in which
we have neglected and slighted the mercies
which a munificent parent has lavished
upon us, and now that we are threatened
with the destruction of everything that is
dear to a Southern heart. We have learn
ed when perhaps too late their value. Our
soil is invaded by a relentless, remorsless,
merciless foe.
Our homes, firesides and altars are not
only threatened by already desecrated and
untold brutality practised on our borders.
Our fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons,
are now on the battle field, and others are
rushing onward for the cry is still, the foe
man is nigh, many of you too my sisters
are now doing valiant service in your coun
try’s cause. Some of you have contributed
largely of your property in various ways. —
Others of you have organized yourselves
into societies for the relief of the soldiers
and their families, you also offer daily
prayers in behalf of our country, and be
loved soldiers. Some of us, however, are
widows who have neither husbands, sons,
nor means, and others of us live in remote
and insolatcd portions of the country,
where we have n*> access to church ser
vices, yet that every Southern woman may
be placed on an equal footing, cannot we,
one and all array ourselves for the the
battle P Ours is a noble, and glorious
cause. Let us go forth in the strength of
the Lord, and in the power of bis might.
Let us put on the whole armour of God.
Above all let us take the Shield of faith,
and the sword of the spirit which is the
word of God. Through him will we over
throw our enemies and in his name will we
tread down them that rise up against us.
for we will not trust in our bow it is not
our sword that shall keep us, but it is
Thou God that savest us from our ene
mies. and puttest them to confusion that
hate us. The Lord of hosts is with us,
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Since all holy scriptures havs been
written for our learning may we not for
the many examples contained therein con
fidently hope that the God in whom we
trust will fight our battles for us y and if
God be for us who can be against us ?
While the struggle lasts, and our sol
diers are facing death in defence of our
country, and our rights, let us make it
our duty to humble ourselves daily before
God. Confess our sins and acknowledge
our transgressions, and Leg him to remove
this heavy calTv from our land, and
restore peace and tranquility to our coun
try. At the same time we should use
such abstinences as will subdue the flesh,
and keep our souls humbled. This should
be done secretly, and our father who seeth
in secret will reward us openly. Let us
pray for our country and the success * of
our soldiers, for wisdom to guide our Pres
ident and all others in authority. Also
that the spirit of God’s grace maybe pour
ed down upon ministers of every denomi
nation, and that a door of utterance may
be opened to enable them to speak boldly,
and wield the weapons of spiritual war
fare with might, and lest their hands
should become heavy like Moses of old,
let us, like Aaron and Hur, stay them up
and keep them steady, till the close of
this struggle.
Let us be vigilant and persevere, and
see in how short a time we shall receive a
signal answer to our efforts. The poor,
the sick and the afflicted, the dying and
the distressed, the widow and the orphan
are still with us. They need attention,
solace, comforting and sustenance. Who
of us will not now curtail all unnecessary
expenditure, and make every necessary
sacrifice for the purpose of contributing to
their necessitous condition and adding to
their comfort. Let those who have means
and influence take the lead in establishing
benevolent institutions, charity, schools,
&c.. That we may abound in intelligence,
piety and zeal, in benevolent enterprise.
Abbett.
A Good Suggestion.
Thomaston, Ga., Sept., 30, 1861.
Dear Pilot : Allow me, through your
valuable columns, to make a suggestion to
all in favor of the “Upson Coast Guards.”
It being necessary they should have blank
ets, and as there can scarcely any be bought
at any price, and many of the Company
after furnishing their own uniform, will be
short of money to buy a pair of blankets,
1 therefore, propose, that each and every
family in the county, that can any way,
manage to spare a single one, or a pair of
blankets, to contribute them at once to
those who go to defend our lives, our liber
ty and our property. They are needed,
and needed badly. So lose no time. Send
your blankets immediately, in care of Capt.
T. O. Heard, to furnish those men, first,
who are not able to do so themselves.
S.
BY TELEGRAPH.
71emphis, Oct. I.—The Chicago Chi
cago (111 ) Tribune of Sept. 25th, acknow
ledges the complete victory of the Con
federates at Lexington. The accounts in
that journal, states that Col. Mulligan
commanded with 3,500 men, strongly in
trenched. The Federal reinforcements
were intercepted and driven back. The
fight lasted for several days, from 16th to
21st of September. Thesituation of the
Federalists grew desperate daily ; sorties
and skirmishes occured constantly ; the
Home Guards were much disaffected, and
were the first to raise the white flag.
Finally the Federalists held a Council
of War and decided to capitulate Gen.
Price demanded an unconditional surren
der of the officers as prisoners of war—
the men to be allowed to depart without
arms. The Federalists marched out to
the tune of “Dixie/”
Mulligan shed tears, while his men rav
ed, but took the oath not to serve against
the Southern Confederacy. Mulligan was
wounded.
Gov. Jackson arrived at Lexington on
Saturday, with his travelling Legislature.
Besides the large number of prisoners,
the amount of property and specie captured
by the Confederates at Lexington is im
mense. Indeed, it was not only a splendid
victory, but a profitable one.
Nashville, Oct. 1. —Passengers on the
trains to-day, report that Gen. Buckner
broke up the Union camp in Owen county,
Ky., on Saturday last, capturing 460 stand
of arms and quantity of cam]) equipments.
The Unionists ran away and some of the
Indianians swam the river.
Gen. Buckner, it is reported, has gone to
Hopkinsville, to disperse the Union camp
there.
Smithland is occupied by the Federal
ists.
The Bowling Green (Ky.) correspon
dent of the Nashville (Tenn.) Union &
America, writing under date of Sept. 30th,
says that Gen. Buckner was advancing up
on the Ohio river, driving the Home Guards
before him. It was thought that he would
reach Owensbororo on Monday night.
The same correspondent says that the
advance guard of the Confederate army
at Bowling Green moved forward on Mon
day, 10 miles beyond Green river. Gen.
Rosseau, it was reported, was reti eating.
New Orleans, Sept. 29. —The Gover
nor has issued orders to-day to enforce
martial law over the city and drill the
citizens every evening. Persons refusing
to obey, or evading the order, are to be en
tered on a Black List as suspicious and
enemies of the South. No home guards
will be allowed except foreigners, and
those who are over age. Officers and men
are ordered to bring such arms as thev
have.
The Governor officially recommends that
the Banks and Insurance Offices close at
2 p. m. and other business houses at 3, so
that all may attend the drills.
1 ortifications and other military prepa
rations are progressing vigorously.
This morning the Niagara and a sloop
of-war are off Pass POutre bar. A sloop
of-war is off South-east bar. The steam
frigate Richmond is at anchor at South
west pass, a mile above the pilot station.
The sloop-of-war Vincennes and steam gun
boat Water-Witch are at anchor outside
the South-west bar.
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