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Journal £ jflcsstngcr,
md S. ROSE,
EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS.
From the R: hmor> Dispatch, 13th.
Interesting and A.illienlie D laiU
off the Battle at Bethel € lmr< li.
Tbe York River tra'n yesferdav brought
op the body ot yonug Wvaft, *f th*? Noith
Carolina Regiment, the onlv*>ne’ killed oh
wur side iu the battle on Monday He was
a native of this city, and, as the following
aeeount states, lost hi* life while in the per
formance of a gallant rrtion. The funeral
ceremonies took place in the afteru<tou at the
Rev. Mr. Duncan s Church, aul the yonng
soldier was buried with military boo***
By the afternoon triu we received lull
weconuU of the spleml and victory at ltet !o 1
Church. Among the passengers was Mr.
Henry C. ShooC* private in (-’apt. Brown s
Howitzer Company. Ht had a l*al! in hi*
wrist, as a memento or the part Ire bore iu
the engagement ; and a gentleman who ac
companied him exhibited to us one of the
enemv’s harvcrsacka, number*of which were
scattered along the road in their flight.
The following letters are from uur special
correspondents. ‘1 trots the writers (Messrs
Tinsley aud Pleasants) vacated the editorial
seat in the Di-qaUrh office to go to the war,
and the writer of the third letter (Mr. Rudy ;
for some time held the position of book-keep
er in the office.
Yorktown, June 11, 18G1.
Au engagement, lasting four hour?, took
place yesterday (Monday) between five regi
ments of the troops from Old Point and 1,-
100 Confederate troop?, consisting of Vir
ginians and North Carolinians, under Gen.
Magruder at Bethel Church, York county.
Before tolling you of the battle, I will give
you some circumstances preceding it. About
two weeks ago, a party of 800 Yankees came
up from Bethel Church which position they
held a day or two and thou retired, leaving
written on the walls of the Church several
inscriptions, such as “Death to the Traitors !”
“ Down with the Rebels !’* Sic. To nearlv
all of these the names of the writers were
defiantly signed, and all of the peiifeiucii
signed themselves from New York except
one, who was from Boston, Mass. “V.
To these excursion? into the interior, of
which this was the boldest, Gen. Magrutler
determined to put a stop, and
tilled the place after the Yankees left with
a few companies of his own troops. In ad
dition to this be determined to carry the
war into the enemy's country, and on Wed
nesday last Stanard’s battery of the Howitzer
Battalion was ordered down to the Church,
where it was s<ou joined by a portion of
Brown's battery, of the same corps. The
North Carolina Regiment, under Col. Hill,
was also there, making in all about 1,100
men, and seven howitzer guns.
On Saturday last the first excursion of
considerable importance was made. A de
tachment of 200 infantry, and a howitzer
gun under Maj. Randolph, and one of 70
infantry, and another howitzer under Maj.
Lane, of N. C. regiment, started different
routes to cut off a party which had left
Hampton. The party was seen and tired at
by Maj. Randolph's detachment, but made
such fast time that they escaped. The troops
under Maj. Lane, }m3sed within sight of
Hampton, and as they turned up the road to
return to Bethel, encountered the Yankees,
numbering about 00, who were entronehed
behind a fence iu the field, protected by a
nigh bank. Our advance guard fired on
them, and in another moment the North
Carolinians were dashing over the fence in
regular Freuch (not New York) Zouaves
style,firing at them in real |uiirel hunting
style. The Yankees fled for their lives after
firing for about three minutes without effect,
leaving behind them three dead and a priso
ner. The fellow was a stout, ugly fellow
from Troy, N. Y. He said that he had
nothing against the South, but somebody
must be soldiers, and Le thought he had as
well enlist. None of our men were hurt.
This hold excursion, under the very'guns
of the enemy determined the authorities at
Old Point to put a stop to it and clear us
out from Bethel. This determination was
conveyed to us by persons who came from
the neighborhood of the enemy. On Mon
day morning, about GOO Infantry and two
guns; under Gen. Magruder, left thceamp aud
proceeded towards Hampton ; but after ad
vancing a mile or two received information
that the Yankees were coming in large force.
W e then retired, and alter reaching c-ainp
the guns were placed in battery and the iu
fantry took their places behind their brest
work. Everybody was cool and all were
anxious to give the invaders a good reception.
About U o clock the glittering bayonets
of the enemy appeared on the hill opposite,
and above them waved flu; Star Spangled
Banner. The moment of the col
umn advanced far enough to show one or
two companies, the Parrot gun of the How
itzer battery opened fire on them, throwing
a shell right into their midst. Their ranks
broke into confusion, and the column, or as
much of it as we could see, retreated behind
two small farm lonises. From their iKJfcition
a tire was opened on ns, which was replied to
by our battery, which commanded the route
of their approach. Our firing was excellent
and the shells scattered in all directions when
they burst. They could hardly approach the
guns which they were firing for the shells
which came from our battery. W ithin our
encampment fell a jeifect hail storm of can
ister shot, bullets and balls. Ilemarkable
to say, not one of our men was killed inside
of our encampment. Several horses were
slain by the shells and bullets.
Finding that bombardment would not
answer, the enemy, about 11 o'clock, tried
to carry t e position by assault, but met a
terrible repulse at the bauds of the infantry
as he tried to scale the breastwork- 1 . The
nun disregarded sometimes the defences
erected for them, and, leaping on the em
bankment, st- 0.l ami fired at tlie Yankees,
cutting them down as they came up. One
company of the New York Seventh Regi
ment, under (’apt. Wardrop or Winthrop,
attempted to take the redoubt on the left.
she marsh they crossed was strewn with
their bodies. The captain, a fine looking
man reached the fence, end heaping on a log,
waved his sword, crying, tl Come on boys ;
One charge and the .lay is ours.” The words
were his last, for a Carilina rifle ended his
life the next moment, end his men fled in
terror back. At the recouht on the right a
company of about 000 New York Zouaves
charged one of our guns, but could not stand
the tire of the infantry, and retreated pre
cipitately.
During these charges the main body of the
enemy, on the bill, where attempting to con
centrate tor a general assault, but the shell
trom the Howitzer battery prevented them.
As one regiment would give up the effort,
anot n-r would be marched to the position,
but Witu no better success, for a si,ell would
scatter them l,ke chaff. The men did not
seem able to stand fire at all.
About one o’clock their guns were silenced
and a few nioincuts after their infantry re
treated precipitately down the road to Damp
en.
O-r Catairy, numbering three companies j
went in pursuit, aud harassed them down to
the edge of Hampton. A* they retreated |
many of the wounded fell along the road and !
died, and the whole ro*d to Hampton was
strewn with haversacks, overcoats, canteens. !
musket* &c., which the men had thrown off j
on their retreat.
After the battle, I visited the positiou thev j
held. The houses behind which they in j
hid been burnt by our troops. Ar<*uu< * * ■
yard were the dead bodies.of the men who {
had bc-n killed br our camion, mangled in ;
the most frightful manner by the snelis.— j
The uniforms oa the bodies were very tlif- j
ft*rent, aud many of them are like those of
the Virginia soldiery. A little farther on
we eanm to the point to which they had
carried some of their wounded, who had
since died. The gay looking uniforms of the
New York Zouave* contrasted greatly with
the pale faces of their dead owners. Going
to the swamp through which they attempted
to pass to assault our lines, presented another
bloody scene. Bodies dotted the black mor
ass trom one end to the other. I saw one
boyish, delicate-looking fellow lying on the
inud, with a bullet hole through his breast,
His hand was jressed on the wonnd from
which his life hlood had poured, and the other
was clenched in the grass that grew near him.
Lying on the ground was a Testament which
had fallen front his pocket,dabbled with blood.
On openiug the cover 1 found the printed in
scription, “Presented to the Defenders of
their Country by the New Your Bible Socie
ty/’ An U. S. flag was also stamped on the
title page.
Among the harversacks picked up along
the route were many letters from the North
ern States, asking it they liked the Southern
farms, and if the Southern barbarians had
been whipped out yet.
The force of the enemy brought against us
was 4,000, according to the statement of the
six prisoners we took. Onrs was 1100.—
Their lossin killed and wounded must be near
ly 200. Our loss is one killed and three
wounded. The fatal case was that of a North
Carolinian who volunteered to fire one of the
houses behind which they were stationed. —
He started from the breastwork to accomplish
it, but was shot in the head. He died this
morning at the hospital. The wounded are
Harry Shook, of Richmond, of Brown’s Bat
tery, shot in the wrist; .John Worth of Rich
nioiid, of the same buttery, shot in the leg,
and Bicut. Hud nail, of the same battery shut
in the foot. None of the wounds are serious.
The Louisiana Regiment arrived aboutone
lionr after the fight was over. They ait a fine
looking set of fellows.
A* there was force enough at Old Point to
send up to Bethel and surround us. we took
up the line of march and came up to Yorktown
where we now arc.
The Death ot Judge Delight*.
A letter from Chicago relates the follow
ing iu relation to the closing scenes of the
life of Judge Douglas ;
At about eleven o’clock, on Sunday mor
ning, Bihop Duggan called, at the request
offiiends, to couverse with Mr. Douglas,
who was then, for the first time, perfectly
rational. Mr. Douglas immediately recog
nized the Bishop and expressed his gratifica
tion at the visit. Bishop Duggan soon
asked:
“Mr. Douglas, have you ever been bap
tized aecordiug to the rites of any church ?”
Mr. Douglas replied: “Never.”
The Bishop continued—“Do you desire to
have mass said after the ordinances of the
holy Catholic church?” “No sir; when 1
do I will communicate with you freely.”
The Bishop then turned to Mr. Rhodes
and said : “Do you think he is fully possess
ed of his mental faculties ?” Mr. Rhodes
replied : “I do not know—perhaps you had
better a?k him again.”
The Bishop repeated the question Mr.
Douglas answered, in strong, full voice:
“You, perhaps, did not understand me.—
M hen 1 desire it, I will communicate with
you freely.”
The Bishop then remarked to Mr. Rhodes,
“He* is undoubtedly in his right mind, and
does not desire .my offices ?” He then with
drew.
During the Jay (Sunday) Mr. Douglas
seeiued to be much better, and strong hojies
were entertained of bis recovery : he slept
most rif the day, aud iu the evening seemed
much refreshed. Mrs. Douglas aud Mr.
Rhodes remained with him during the night.
At about four ou Monday morning he seem
ed to be much worse aud sank rapidly; his
friends were sent for, and at the request of
Mrs. Douglas Bishop Duggan again visited
him. Soou after the Bishop entered, he ap
preached the bedside, aud addressing the
patient said :
“Mr Douglas, you know your condition
fully, and in view of your approaehiug dis
solution, do you desire the ceremony of ex
treme unction to he performed ?” “No, I
have no time to discuss these things now.”
The Bishop then withdrew. After he had
gone Mrs Douglas requested Mr. Rhodes to
ask lu-r husband if be desired the ministra
tion of any other clergyman. Mr. Rhodes
then said to Mr. Douglas : “Do you know
the clergymen of this city ?” To which Mr.
Douglas replied : “Nearly every one of
them.”
Mr. Rhodes —Do you wish to have either
or any of them call to see you, to converse
upon religious subjects ?
Mr. Douglas—No, I thank you.
Soon after this, about live o'clock, he de
sired to have Imposition in the bed changed,
the blinds opened and the windows raised.
Mr. Rhodes lifted him to an easier position,
where he could look out upon the streets and
drink in the fresh morning air. For a few
moments he seemed to gain new life. Then
he began to sink away ; his eyes partially
closed, and iu slow and measured cadences,
he muttered :—“Death ! l)-*ath ! Death !’*
After this he re ined to revive slight
ly, and Mrs. Rhodes asked him whether
he hod any message to send to his mother,
and sister Sarah, or his boys, “il-.bby” ana
“Stevie;” to which he made no reply, evi
dently not understanding the questiou.—
Mrs. Douglas then placed her arms around
his neck and said, “My dear, do you know
“Cousin Dan?” “Yes”’ he replied.
Mrs. Douglas continued. “Yours boys,
Ilobby and Stevie, and your mother and sis
ter Sarah —have you any message for them V
The dying man replied—“ Tell them to obey
the laws and support the Constitution of the
Uuitcd States.”
At about five o’clock Dr. Miller came iuto
the room, and noticing the open shutters and
windows inquired “Why have you all these
windows raised and so much light ?” 31 r.
Douglas replied, “So that we eau have fresh
air.”
At Mr. Douglas’ request, Mr. Rhodes
changed the dying man’s position again in
the bed for the last time. He now lay
rather down in the middle of the bed, upon
his left side, his head slightly bent fonvard
and oft the pillow, llis wife sat beside him,
holding his right hand in Loth of hers lean
ing tenderly over him, sobbing. Mr. Rhodes
remarked to Mrs. Douglas, “I am afraid he
does not lie comfortblein reply to which
Mr. Douglas said, “He is very comfortable.”
These were hia last intelligible words.—
from ft o’oiodt !■ I* 1 ” eVi
dently retained Ids eoneioueness. Vi hen, a
few monieol* before b.s death, leM
ed over him and sobbingly asked. “Husband,
jo you know me? will you kiss me ?” he
raised his eyes and smiled, and though too
weak to speak, the movement of the muscles
mouth evidenced that he was making an al
most dying struggle to comply with her re
quest. Ilis death was calm and peaceful ;
a tew faint breaths after nitifco’clock; a slight
rattling of his throat; a short quick, convul
sive shudder, and Stephen A. Dougins had
passed from time into eternity.
To !he follon Planters of lh*
South.
Gentlemen : —At the regular&nnua! mee
ting of the Cotton Planters’ Convention,
ofGeorgia, held in Macon,on the 11th inst.,
a resolution was passed, recommending a
MASS CONVENTION of the Cotton Plan
ters of the Confederate States, to meet iu
Macon, on the 4th of July next.
The undersigned have been appointed Com
mittee to give notice of these proceedings,
and to invite the people to send up dele
gate* to that Convention.
We presume it will require no fervor of
language, no special pleading, to impress on
the Planters of the South the importance of
their promptly responding to this call.
In the midst of a season of remarkable
pecuniary prosperity, wc fiuf ourselves sud
denly involved iu a great Revolution, in
which* a fierce and bloody war is already in
augurated. The invaders, counted not by
thousands, but by hundreds of thousands,
swarming upon our soil. They have block
aded our ports, cut off our trade, and des
troyed our revenue.
Our lmbleand chivalrous youth have rush
ed into the field to meet them. From the
city and country, the hills and valleys, the
mountains and the lowlands, they have
poured forth in multitude* forming a great
army, now panting for the conflict, and ready
to drive back the abolition host, or perish
ou the field. The filial result no one doubts.
We shall have liberty and independence.
But to support this army and sustain the
Government of our choice, is now our high
est duty and our greatest concern.
llow shall these objects be accomplished ?
This is a question which has engaged the
profoundest attention of our statesmen and
financiers. These investigations have resul
ted in an admission of the fact, not generally
before understood, that the sinews of war,
as well as the elements of all prosperity in
peace, are in the hands of Cotton Planters of
the South.
The Government appeal to them—to them,
the eyes and the hopes of the country arc
now turned. They must furnish the means
to sustain the army and cairy the war to a
successful close.
It is then clearly their ritjlit and duty to
take counsel together—to consider Ihis whole
question in all its practical operations, and
determine for themselves how they will raise
the means, and to tcliat extent.
We therefore cordially invite the Cotton
Planters of the Soutli—indeed, we urge ou:
friends in every county of our own State, as
well as the Planters of all the Confederate
States, to send up Delegates to the proposed
Convention, to be held in MACON, Ga., on
the 4th day of July next.
Let them send able and good men, and in
such numbers as they may think proper.—
In the appointment of delegates, no special
formalities need be observed. What we
want is a meeting of Cotton Planters, to
consider their owu power, and properly to
apply it.
Arrangements are in progress, in addition
to the regular debates of the Convention, to
procure addresess from the’ most eloquent
orators and statesmen of the South.
J. 11. It. WASHINGTON,
PULASKI 8. HOLT,
NATHAN liASS.
Papers throughout the Confederate States
please copy.
Kollotvparkk’tlunrdial Crimp Fulrtielti,
Kiclimoiitl, Va.
COM MI SSI ON KD OFFICERS.
Captain—J. B. Cimming.
Ist Lieut. A. B. Ross,
•gd “ W. S. Ballard,
Sd “ Ztdock Jackson.
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.
sergeants.
Ist Sergeant—Thomas A. Newton,
‘2nd “ Willis W. Breazeal,
Urd “ Janies B. Morris,
4lh “ Henry C. Taylor.
CORPORALS.
Ist Corporal—John F. Head,
‘id “ Robins Andrews,
3d “ Lewis F. Stephens,
4th “ Edwin Bridges.
Commissary—Henry K. Clark.
.... ( Bertrain Tissereau,
Musicians Jj Murdock<
PRIVATES.
Alley, John Harris, B. 11.
Armor, J. M. Harrell, J.
Alexander, W. A. Hartley, .1. D.
Askew, J. W. Hull', L. I).
Askew, J.iirfts Hutlmui, L. J.
Anderson, S. Hatfield, J.
Anderson, H. J. Hanlon, M.
Ashbury, J. 11. Jarvis, \V. E.
Raggerly, B. 11. Jordan, F.
Buruelt, XV.%,. Jones, James
Umawell, A. T. Kilpatrick, F. M. S.
Brown. J. J. Kalioe, John
Craig, Robert Kimbrew, H. J.
Castleberry*W. W. Lowry, Samuel
Cannon, li* Me I u tyre, P.
t ‘ari aw ay, George Moore, Samuel
Carraway, WV J. Munson, W. It.
Carter, W#. Odom, John
Curry, W. Odom, Avera
Cowin, !• O’Hara, P.
Collins, ft. IMuuketf, John
Chasty, Jtlha Parrish, O. 11.
Cron, IIP Powers, Patrick
Davis, YtoA. Roberts, W. P.
Deans, .*S. Rees-’, G. W.
RadcliflT, J. E.
Duke, j*hn Riley, John
Darby, Wi Roach, Thomas
Dukes, A. Rousey, J.
Denning, O. Simmons, 11. S.
Fay, Thomas Stewart, J. W.
Foley, Wm. Stray-horn, J. W.
Gammon, J. 11. Smith, C. P.
Groce, L. G. Smith, James
Groce, i. F. Tracy, Patrick
Gray, John Tooler, W. F.
Garvey, P. Tucker, \Y . K.
Gibson, W. M. Tucker, H. M.
Hayes, T. C. Vann, Asa
Qaverty, P. Welch, W. 11.
Hughes. Wm. Winters, T. W.
Hmkey, I’atiick Wright, Ed.
Hancock, Ed. Wiley, J. T.
Wanted.
Twelve iii Ore good men far above company.—
Apply at once, to O. G. Spar*:?, or to John S.
Heath.
MACON, GEORGIA :
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Wedcesday, June 19, 1861.
POST OFFICE SUBSCRIBERS
Can have their papers left by the carrier, or get
them at this office, if they prefer to do so uuder
the present postal arrangement.
WATER-MELONS
Os very Jaif site made tin ir appearance in our
mftrket yesterday, at hard times and war prices.
Pi —/ front one dollar to lorlv cents. The
sr.t/t must take a r title, or they, as well as many
other things, will lie over till next day, and prob
ably thereafter. Most exiiorbitant priees ate
charged for the most common articles of provis
ion?, which should be regulated to suit tbe strin
gency of the lime*.
A USEFUL LITTLE BOCK,
Entitled “the Southern Soldier's Health Guide, - ’
by Jotj’i Stain back Wilson, ol Columbus, Ga., has
| conic -O hand. It contains valuable hints iu re
gard to the promotion of health in camp, and will
prove a valuable companion to our soldiers. Price
*7.ot) per hundred, or 10 cents for single copy.—
Address the author.
OUR EXCHANGE PAPERS
From Charleston and Richmond o.ume to hand
very irregularly. Is there a screw loose at Au
gusta? or where is th* trouble ? The Richmond
Dispatch of Thursday has not yet come to hand.
We take pleasure in saying a good word for this
paper and also the A'xamitter y which the publish
ers kindly send us.
FILL UP THE RANKS!
It will be seen by the notice of Capt. Aderholt,
that a few more men are wanted to fill up his
ranks. He gives a favorable account of affairs at
Pensacola.
THE NATIONAL FAST.
Our city on Thursday last, wore the aspect of
the Sabbath. Not a store or shop was open, that
we observed, dining the day, and deep solemnity
seemed to pervade all classes. Appropriate and
impressive services were held in all the churches,
which were thronged by serious and devout con
gregations. In common with a large auditory, we
listened to a very able and earnest discourse from
Rev. J. E. Evans, at the Methodist Church. We
learn that it has been solicited for publication.—
Let tbe same pious and trustful spirit exhibited by
our community on Thursday last, continue to per
vade our land, and we need not fear “wliat man
can do unto us.” Our enemies will be scattered
like chaff before the wind. “ Trust in the Lord,
and keep your powder dry,” is a maxim eminently
suited to these times of peril.
FIRE.
Between twelve aud one o’clock on Monday,
night last, a fire broke out in a small wooden build
ing in the rear of the Arch Street Methodist
Church in this city, which was speedily consumed,
and the flames spread to the church which was soon
in ruins. The church was a handsome brick edifice,
but recently built, and will be a very serious loss
to the large and worthy congregation which has
been in the habit of worshipping within its walls,
as well as to that part of the city. Mr. Pledger,
the zealous pastor, is now absent in Virginia, act
ing as chaplain to Col. Conner’s regiment. He
left on Wednesday last. We learn that no insur
ance was upon the building—a censurable neglect,
if so, upon the part of the Trustees. We deeply
sympathise with our friends in their loss, and hope
their beautiful temple will speedily rise from iu
ruins in enlarged and improved proportions.
THE PORTFOLIO.
This is the title of a very handsome Monthly
recently established in Charleston, S. C. It is
published in quarto form, on new type and good
pnpc".
Terms SI.OO per annum, in advance. Subscrip
tions will be received at this office.
Mr. ILimmoud is a young gentleman of fine lit
esary talents and well established reputation.—
He is the author of several popular songs,—one
of which, “ Our Flag’’ written on Morris’ Island
during the bombardment of Fort Sumpter, lias
had a great run and promises to become national.
He is a grandson of Col. Sam’l. Hammond, a
distinguished officer of the old revolution, who
was conspicuous in most of the important battles
which occurred in the South, and particularly at
the siege of Savannah and Augusta ; aud who,
after the close of the war, was for many years a
prominent citizen of Georgia —taking part iu lay
ing the foundation of our early history. He, w ith
Gov. James Jackson, was elected in 1802 to Con
gress from Georgia, and succeeded iu carrying the
electorial vote of the State for Mr. Jefferson.
His talented descendant now modestly presents
himself before the reading public of Georgia, and
solicits their patronage for his publication. He
will remain a few days in our city.
WAR NEWS.
Our paper to day is very largely filled with intel
ligence from the seat of war. Much of it is un
teliuble, but enough lias been gathered from differ
ent sources of on authentic character, to leave no
doubt that several engagements have taken place
with decided advantage to the Confederate troops.
The brilliant victory at Great Bethel is confirmed
by our fellow citizen, W. T. Massey, Esq., who is
just from Virginia. He also gives it as his impres
sion that a severe engagement occurred at New
port’s News, near Fortress Monroe, on Wednesday
last, iu which our army was victorious, though with
severe losses doubtless upon both sides, as the
fight was fierce and protracted.
These, however, are mere skirmishes. The grand
battles are yet to be fought, and, if we may judge
from the expressions of the U. S. papers, it will
not be long before we hear of a general action of
great importance. Os the result we have no doubt-
Our Confederate bauner, we are convinced, will
cover that lield.
Since writing the above, we have received dates
from Norfolk to the 14th, (Friday) and ss they
make no mention of any engagement at New port’s
News, on the Wednesday previous, we presume
there was only a sham fight among the Lincolnites
Most of their fights, indeed, thus fur, partake
largely of this character. No mention of it is
made in the Richmond Dispatch of Saturday.
MACON COUNTY.
A brief session of the Superior Court was held
on Monday of this week, and a few necessary items
on the dockets were disposed of. The Grand Juiy
attended to their usual duties on county affairs,
an 1 ti e Court adjourned early in the afternoon.
Most of the day was consumed in a meeting of
the citizens, and other matters pertaining to the
departure of their volunteers for the war. Indeed,
this seemed to be almost the only matter thought
of. Wm. II Robinson Esq. presided at the nieet
iag. An eloquent address wus made by Samuel
rixl!. Esq., to the patriotism of the citizens, with
an appeal to their liberality in providing for the
comfort of their soldiers in, or about to take the
field, and to sustain the families of such as might
need it. lie blso gave full statements with rega:d
to the Confederate Bonds, (of which he is the
Commissioner to receive subscriptions). Many of
the I’lanteis and otlieis manifested a-most liberal
disposition to invest their cotton, and other means
in the bonds, and also for the support of the vol
unteers. The Inferior Court and the Grand Jury
directed very liberal provisions to be nude by wav
of tuxes and contributions for the same purpose.
Capt. McMillea’s Company, from Marshallvillp,
left last night for Virginia, numbering about one
hundred. They belong to Col. Conner’s regiment,
and preseut as fine a specimen for bodily strength
and endurance as soldiers, as can be found in our
army.
WESTERN corn.
We hate a very fine sample Os it from a
aittjr acre field of Dr. Gaines of Dooly county. —
The grains are fully grown, and from oilier sam
ples we have seen, it shows that in good land, in
an ordinary season, it will give a greater yield
than our common corn, and much of it is now
matured, tin poor land it is very indifferent, as
any other corn would be.
MANUFACTORY OF SWORDS.
A considerable number of Regulation swords
for held serviee have been manufactured by E. .1,
Johnston k Cos., of this city. They are finely fin
ished and of superior metal. The demand has
been greater, thus far, than could be supplied. —
Most of the companies that have recently lelt this
vicinity ate furnished with them. In a few days
they will be able to supply all demands.
NEWSPAPERS DYING.
We are not at all surprised at seeing newspapers
dying so iapidly under the pressure of the times,
but we are a little astonished at seeing them stand
up under it so long. We had expected to see :
greut many more die than have us yet gone under,
and we will yet see a great many more perish il
these times last long, but it is no reflection upon
a man’s capacities nor business tact in the man
agement of a paper to have it go down on his
hands under such a financial crisis as the country
is now experiencing. Those who know anything
of the newspaper business arc well aware of the
I difficulties under which all publications labor when
| mouev matters become stringent. They feel it
sooner and more heavily than any other branch ol
business, and unlike all others it is not possible to
curtail expenses. Publishers have to pay just as
much for paper and printers as if money was ever
so plentiful, hence it is not astonishing to see pa
pers “cave in” when times like these come upon
them.— Temperance Crusader.
The above is a fair statement of the case. But
ought it so to be ? Honest and appreciative read
ers will say no, and act accordingly. Shuffling,
careless delinquents will continue mum and ttill
sponge upon the printer, alike oblivious to his
wants and all moral obligations. It is through such
patrons (?) papers perish.
‘TRY FOR BETTER CROP3”
We frequently observe the reminder that the
demand for farm products is to be largely increased
by the war; hence farmers should sow and plant
more largely than usual. This may be good ad
vice, rightly takeu ; but the better admonition in
our view is, to “try to grow larger crops,” by pre
paring the ground more thoroughly, cultivating
better, and giving attention to every means to
increase the pioduct.
As much corn can be raised on five acres, well
manured and carefully planted, with some hill
fertilizer to give it an early start, and then given
clean and mellow culture’ so as to enjoy the foil
strength of the soil, as upon ten acres imperfectly
prepared, carelessly planted, and half smothered
with weeds througii the season. The same is true
of beans and potatoes, as well as root crops. The
spring grains are much better for a thorough pre
paration of the soil, and careful attention to liar
vesting will farther enhance their value. It is of
little use to sow largely and then waste for want
of attention, as was largely the case the past sea
son in some localities lor want of help and pleasant
weather—much corn remaining unhusked through
the winter, and large losses falling o:i other crops.
Every farmer may perhaps be able to recall
some instance where he has suffered loss by sowing
or planting too largely, but few we opine can say
they have given too good care to their crops —
have farmed too high—orcultivated too thorough
ly or cleanly. Let us grow all we can, iu view ol
home and foreign demand, but remember that
good crops are more important in forwarding the
desired result., thin largely increased seeding
without careiul preparation and cultivation of the
soil.
We take the above from the Country Gentleman,
published at Albany, N. Y. Never was a paper
more eminently entitled to this appellation.—
Throughout all the exciting scenes and events of
the times, its tone has been quiet and gentlemanly
—avoiding every expression which might grate
harshly upon the ear. VV’e suppose we shall not
be permitted to see its calm and genial face again
until the storm of war is over, which we much
regret.
TALLAHASSEE CHANGE BILLS.
The merchants of Tallahassee have signed an
agreement to take the Tallahassee Change Bills
“for any goods they may have to sell, or for any
debts that may be owing to them.” This includes
provisions, as well as other articles. These bills
pass in Tallahassee now as readily as any Bank
bills.— Floridian.
The question of change bills has been agitated
in this community. We have been opposed to
this resort, believing that there is specie enough
stowed away somewhere, for all business purposes.
If, however, we must have change-bills, let the
city issue them. All private shin-plasters should
be rejected. We believe there i3 a severe enact
ment against their issue.
A dispatch was received iD this city a few days
since, for a gentleman in a neighboring county,
says the Augusta Sentinel , from a member of the
Cabinet, saying that the Government would accept
all volunteers who offer their services direct to the
President, provided they are armed, even with
common shot guns and rifles, but they arc not to
leave the State with State arms against the Gover
nor’s orders. The President recognizes the right
of the Governor to control the arms which belong
to the State—but he will receive soldiers under
Wright’s bill, if armed, without regard to being
offered through the Governor.
We arc gratified to announce, says the Milledge
ville Recorder , that our fellow-citizen, Col. Miller
Grieve, returned to this city on Wednesday last,
alter a painful confinement in Savaunah, from in
juries received from the bursting of a gun at Fort
Jackson. His strength is gradually increasing,
and his friends have the satisfaction to believe
that his health will be entirely restored, though
the left side of his face will be severely marked by
the disaster.
Vice-Presideot Stephens having addressed
a meeting of the citizens of Washington county,
urging the planters to aid the Confederate govern
ment with liberal subscriptions of their growing
cotton crop in exchange for Confederate bonds, at
the close of his address there was, says the Atlanta
Confederacy , an almost universal shout of “ hand
round the paper,” rose from all parts of the
house, and subscriptions poured in faster than the
Secretary could record them.
About two thousand bales of cotton were sub
scribed by the planters present.
Returning Keason. —The Charleston Courier,
of Thursday, says : By a letter received in this city
yesterday, we learn that a great reaction has taken
place among the monied men of New Yoik anJ
Boston, and that petitions are now circulating to
be laid before Congress, asking the peaceful re
cognition of the Southern Confederacy, and the
establishment of amicable relations by friendly
treaties. The petitions are set forth that unless
the war is brought to a close very speedily, New
York and Boston are ruined cities.
Subscriptions of Cotton—Convertibility of
Bonds. —We are inclined to the belief, says the
Savannah Republican, that a very material error
exists with regard to the Bonds to be received ov
planters on the transfer in lieu of the proceeds of
their crops, or so much thereof as shall be sub
scribed to the Confederate States. Terhaps we
have done our share towards causing the mistake.
All subscriptions of crops stand iu the light of a
loan to the Government, oil Bonds to run for
twenty years ana bear interest at 8 per cent per
annum. These are not eonvertablc into Treasury
Notes, as some seem to suppose.
Holders of Treasury Notes may convert them
into Bonds at will, and the Bonds again into
Treasury Notes if desired. These convertible
bonds, however, are a different security from those
issued to crop subscribers, and are the only Bonds
which, together with Treasury Notes, the Banks
have resolved to receive on deposit.
VIRGINIA ftTAfS CONVENTION.
This body met on the 13lh. On the 15th ( secre
cy was removed from the proceedings of the Con
vention of the 17th April. The vote on the act
of Secession, stood at first 88 in favor and 65 in
opposition. The Journal shows change*, aDd the
final vote was 103 in favor of the passage of the
ordinance of Secession Yesterday the ordinance
was signed by ninety-two members, several were
absent, gone to the war, some sick, and one —
Capt. Marr—killed at the skirmish at Fairfax
Court House.
The Examiner, of Friday, says:
The Convention met yesterday. It appears
from the report that the Submissionist leaders,
unlike wine, fail to improve bf keeping. They
have come back worse than they were in going
away. Mr. Stuart, appears to be anxious to pre
vent the gap left by Carlile and Tarr, from being
perceived by the public; and his streuuous exer
tions to give President Janney the power to fill
the vacancies occasioned by the lamentable ab
sence of Ins former coadjutors have been rewarded
by an encouraging degree of success. It apne&rs
that the Convention lias actually authorized the
said Janney to choose a successor for Summers in
the Committee of Amendments. The Convention
has only to go one step further and autltorize Car
lile himself to nominate lii.s substitute and repre
sentative in all the actions of their body. It is
easy to see why Mr. Stuart wants secret sessions.
HYENA-LIKE.
Dr. D. M. Reese, a well known and eminent
medical practitioner of New York city, died on
the 18th ult. He was a Methodist local preacher.
For some years he has conducted the Aineiican
Medical Gazettee. He is the author of various
medical and scientific works of fine reputation and
extensive circulation both in this country and Eu
rope. In Fiance especially he stood high as a
surgical writer. He had reached his sixty-first
year.
The New York Express, a paper in favor of
Lincoln’s Government, notices an outrage at the
funeral:
Yesterday the funeral services over the remains
of the distinguished physician and savant, Dr. D.
Meredith Reese, took place at St. Paul’s Methodist
church, in the Fourth Avenue. They were con
ducted bv the Rev. J. B. Hugany, pastor of the
church, who was guilty, on that occasion, of a
remarkable outrage upon the feelings of the friends
of the deceased, and of an unwarranted attack on
his memory. Dr. Reese was many years ago a
member of the M. E. Church, and a lay preacher ;
but when the great severance between the North
ern and Southern portions of the Church took
place, he sided entirely with the South. Since
tlieu, his moral character has been irreproachable ;
his excellence as a citizen and a man unquestioned ;
and yet the minister of God, yesterday, over the
dead body of this man, and in presence of bis
mourning relatives and friends, dared to speak of
him in offensive terms. lie declared that candor
compelled him not to be silent; he alluded to the
departure from the Church, (for the reasons allud
ed to,) as if it were a moral obliquity ; he spoke
of the long severance of Dr. Reese from the
Methodists as a sin ; lie bewailed bis backsliding* ;
he dwelt at length upon this theme, and in a man
ner that could not but be most painful to the feel
ings of friends. * * * * *
Mr. Hagany himself acknowledged, before the
services were over, that the deceased had died in
peace with God. —Xashville Chrixtian Advocate.
We knew Dr. Reese well. He was originally
from Btltimoie. A large hearted Christian gen
tleman, he was a benefactor to his race.— Mess.
S3LDIERS’ RELIEF SOCIETY.
Owing to the absence of many members of the
Soldiers’ Relief Society on Saturday last, it is
deemed best to announce through the press, that
a resolution, on that day, passed the Society, that
all members be requested to make at least one
garment per week, of course placing no restriction
upon any disposed to make more.
Members leaving the city for one week or more,
will please depo.-it with the Treasurer a sum suffi
cient. to defray the cost of making their quota
during absence, or, if preferable, complete the
number before leaving.
The Secretary has a full list of the members,
and an accurate account of moneys or garments
ihus deposited will be kept, and announced weekly
to the Society.
All donations received during the past week will
be acknowledged to morrow.
By order of the President.
M. E. Bass, Sec’y. S. POE.
Richmond, Va., June Ist, 1861.
Miss M. E. Bass, Sec'y Soldiers’ Relief Society:
it is my pleasant duty to acknowledge the recep
tion of a box containing clothing received while in
Savannah, and would have acknowledged the same
while in Macon had I have had an opportunity.
The clothes will be distributed here in a day or
so. The ladies of Macon have endeared them
selves to every tiue soldier. Their hospitality and
patriotism will always be the fondest theme of
every member of my corps. Please excuse brev
ity, as we are not yet settled in our new camp.
Captain Bartow, of Savannah, is our Colonel.
Very truly yours, L. M. LAMAR,
Captain Macon Guards.
11. J. Peter, Sec’y.
The above letter was read before the Society on
Saturday, June 7th, and a resolution passed that
it be published and entered upon the minutes of
the Society.
Tlceiing or the Ladles*.
The undersigned respectfully requests all the
Ladies of Macon, who are willing to contribute
their aid in making up clothing for the soldiers
gone to the war, to meet at the Methodist Chapel,
near Findlay’s Foundry, on Thursday afternoon
next, at four o’clock, to form a Sewing Society.—
Every one who can make one garment a week is
invited to come and join the society. I have given
four sons to the service of my country and am
now willing to give myself to the work of making
clothing, and will be pleased to see a large number
of ladies in attendance, as above, to aid in the
laudable object of keeping our soldiers well clad
and comfortable during their absence.
MARY T. McGREGOR.
l-'rom Europe—Highly Important and In
teresting.
We are indebted, says the Charleston Mercury,
to the kind attention of a valued friend for files of
New York pipers to the sth iust., and for the
leading English journals by the Borussia, up to
i the 23d ult. The details of European news are
highly interesting.
Cassius M. Clay lias written a very stupid letter
to the London Tunes, endeavoring to explain the
American war, and to bamboozle the English into
believing that their interests lie with the enemies
of the South. The letter attracts a good deal of
caustic comment and ridicule, the StancLird calling
it “ impertinent nonsense, scarcely worth a column
j in the ‘Times.”
The London Tunes publishes the first part of a
lengthy communication on the causes of the Amer
ican war, and has a strong editorial on Mr. Sew
ard's letter to the American ambassador to France,
which, it says, sounds very much like au insult,
and ridicules his prophetical ideas.
These arrivals bring no political or parliamenta
ry intelligence in consequence of the prorogation
of Parliament during Whitsuntide.
The rumor is repeated of vessels going out of
Liverpool lor privateering.
Over four thousand bales of cotton were destroy
ed by tire in Liverpool on 21st nit.
Stall* Rf’i'imeut.
The following gentlemen were, on yesterdav,
says the Atlanta Confederacy of the lGtb, elected
officers of the Ninth Regiment of Georgia Volun
teers :
Colonel Captain Goulding, of Talbot,
Lieut. Colonel Captain Tumipseed, of Clay,
;, jor Captain Mouoger, of Brooks,
The Regiment is now completely organized, the
“muateiing iu” having been completed yesterday.
Four of the companies left last night for Richmond
by the Georgia Road and two by the Slate Road.
Two more leaves to-night.
Death of Mrs. Otev.—The Memphis papers an
uouuce t lie death ol Mrs. Otey, wrie of Bishop
Oley, of Tenuessee.
Natillwl in In* I *l Hours.
W think that the recent accounts given hr the
Chicago papers, of the state of Hon. Stephen \
Douglas’ mind wheD on his death-bed, go to estafi
lish two facts: Ist, that the mental excitement
occasioned by his intense interest in political affairs
had much to do with ids physical prostration and
the causes of his death ; and 2d, that he wa9 to
have beeu appointed ny Liucolu to a high military
position (perhaps Lieutenant General as reported",
and that the duties andresponrihilitie-* of thistruq
were bis coustant and distracting thought in ‘
his sane and flighty intervals.
The Chicago Tribune (Republican paper! sits
“ln hs last days he gave those who stood n. . r
to minister to his wants the most convimin,,
surauce of the depth and earnestness of the
love of couutry that filled Iris heart. In l.fi
iug hours, as well as in those moments when ;j',.
violence of his disease unseated his groat int, ]!, .
he was busy with rational events, and the i
that is now upon us. It was Lis last wi- h t!,v ■ e
work which will regenerate the country v, re ..
cuing it from hi* enemies should go rapidly otl
To one, iu a wandering moment, he said, “ J ■
uon you at the Relay House. Move o; of
another he asked, “Why do we stand still? |
us press on ! Isjt ns to Alexandria, quid, !'’ -j’y
still another he said, “Telegraph to the Pre-iJenr
and let the column move on!” And so tLrcmd ot
the progiess of the disease, which stiuck .
down, he was thinking of his country at:,i ; .
At Washington, in his imaginings, and t:..• \ *
stand for which nature had fitted him, an 1 a
would have been bestowed had he lived, he
ed to direct events and dictate victory. Am]
the lucid intervals came, he was, if not so on, fit...
not less sincere. The salvation of the lit ; ■
uppermost in his thoughts by day and by t
His own condition, the imminent peril ot i ’
his complicated affairs, gave him no concern.—
Almost bis last coherent words were an ardent
wish for the honor and prosperity of the R.. Jb
by the defeat and dispersion of her enctnit
In addition to the foregoing we find the follow
ing in another exchange:
, The Dying Words of Senator Douglas.—for
a long time previous to bis death, Senator I)n t.l as
had been in a semi-conscious condition. Dui
the moruing of his death his mind and ener.
rallied somewhat. As his devoted aud loving wifi,
sat at his bedside, soothing and easing him wi
those tender words and actions which only a gn at
hearted woman can employ, she asked the <i ~
statesman if he had any messages to .mi to i j
boys, Stephen and Robert. He seemed at fi-- r ;
to hear the question, and ehe i epeated it. R. .
his strength, his eye kindled up and his v.l. ;
frame seemed to dilate, as he answered :
“ }es / Tell them to obey the Taws and Supjx.rt
the Constitution of the United States.'’
A short time atier he desired to be rai-cd, ai.J
bis wish was complied with, so that he might h i
out from his window- once more upon that citj
which had loved and honored him so long. Ui.e
of hia friends expressed a doubt as to the case o:
■ his position, wheu he simply replied “ lie i— <
torlable.” In his dying moments he faintly articu
listed, “Death, death, death,” and his great soul
J had passed away. —Chicago Journal.
Alas, how impressive the lesson inculcated by
the life and death of this gifted statesman !
GEN- SCOTT S PROGRAMME-
We find the following in the Albany Ary as yf
recent date:
When recently a member of the cabinet asked
the veteran General if it would not be well to | u h
forward a column of troops into Virginia, ;n ■ o;j
soldier replied, “that he had never vet lost a di
vision of an army, and did not intend to ; tl t
such a move was made, then one of the thr.e
things must happen—it would be cut est , ;
compelled to retreat; or the rest of the army ag •
have to be advanced to suppoit it, before i.
ready ; either of which would be very i.i .tiro i
The entrenched camps and erected fiat • ifi
near Washington, do not look like preparatio: to
.advance. For the present, the defence of the
of the Potomac is the object of the governin .
and this includes the retaking of Harper's Ifirry
aud of the Gosport Navy Yard. When this is
done, the government will ooly have regained toe
lootbold it voluntarily .-urrendered by the aban
donment ol these [mints.
Until this line is secured, and the blocka - w
the Southern ports is made effective, wliieit is :
troin being the case now, it is idle to talk of sur;
vast schemes as flotillas down the Mississippi tit.u
triple armies of invasion. The Fabian policy of
retreat, on the part of the Confederates, wt-u and
postpone the settlement of the contest for a lung
while, unless the process of isolation by hi cksu
and nop-iutercourse were strictly enforced.
On the 4th of July the war will have begun.—
Neither ia fact, nor in theory, nor according to
the forms of the Constitution is it yet begun. In
stead of dealing with subjugated provinces, Con
gress, when it meets, will have to orgauiz the
war, by the levy of two hundred thousand troop?,
aud the issue of two hundred millions of dollar- a
Treasury notes.
.fleeting oi the Cotton IManters of Kibii
County, lit Id in 31 aeon, .1 uuo I 2, ‘6l.
On motion of Col. L. N. Whittle, M jor il ram
B. Trouttpan was called to the Chair, and T. !!
Bloom requested to act as Secretary.
Hon. E. A. Nisbet, member of the “ Provisioiui
Congress” from this district was then called on,
who explained the object of the meeting iu a most
practical manner.
Col. Whittle also made a patriotic and s-:rr::ig
appeal, who was followed by John J. Gresham,
Esq., when subscriptions wore made to the ex
of 1,165 bales of cotton, mak : ng with pra
subscriptions iu Macon to the “Confederate L m
as far as reported 5,020 bales.
Ou motion of J. B. Ross, Esq., the following wa
adopted:
Resolved , That the Chairman of this meetirg
appoint a standing Committee of six from this city
to obtain subscriptions to the Confederate L to,
which Committee consists of the following gc.
men: P. S. Holt, 11. J. Lamar, 0. G. Sparks, J
R. Bloom, J. H. 11. Washington and L. N-
Whittle.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
H. B. TROUTMAN, Chairman.
T. R. Bloom, Sec’v.
The Secretary would add that Major I.croy Na
pier was first nominated and elected Chairman,
wWell office he declined, the meeting fi-V : ot
opinion that he was entitled to this posi.oL ia
consequence of the fact that he had /,<-
subscribed $58,000 in cash, and his whole cr on
crop for this year to the “Confederate I.oau
Macon, Ga., June 12th, 1861. T. R B-
4* rect Taxes and Audacut. —These are the
means recommended by the New York Expit-r to
end the war successfully. It says :
As the war is to be prosecuted, let it be don
with gigantic and Titanic force! Congress, extra
session, ought, forthwith, not only to levy a ‘ - -
duty upon coffee, but to increase the duty on o
gar. Direct taxes must come, and the quicker me
better for the credit of the country. “ Loans
will not carry on the war, and direct taxt - are ine
vitable. The Secretary of the Treasury, Mr-
Cbase, ought now to be preparing his programme
of farm tax, poll lax, carriage tax, watch lax,
Audacity alone can end this war, before Great
Britain dare strike. Indeed we need souietlung
more, and that is, the creation of a revolution tu
England, by our abolition orators here, no* y
The “ Beechers” ami the “ Phillipses” and “d |e
strong minded women” are all needed in England
—on the stump, as now they are of no use here .
The “Southern Republic.”— This daily paper,
published at Augusta, has been discontinued hr
the want of adequate support. The subset ipu°
list has been transferred to the Constitution”
Truly the war is making sad havoc with the Pit
The proprietor of the Republic says that for rP ,! e
time past his expenses had doubled his rec-il t
aud there are a vast number who may with n u;U
say the same thing.
Vote in Tennessee. —Incomplete returns in P ;f
Nashville Union and American of Saturday, -- 1 ° w
the following result:
SEPARATION. NO SEPAF.4II_O>'-
East Tennessee 12,280 f } ‘
Middle Tennessee 50,658
West Tennessee. 25,164
94,097 £6,-18
86,248
Mojority 57,840
East Tennessee on Secession. —The Knox’ ‘ e
Whig of the 13th, puts down the anti -cy u
majority in East Tennessee, at 19,000. Ide- u
though, has gone largely for separation.