Georgia journal and messenger. (Macon, Ga.) 1847-1869, August 21, 1861, Image 2

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journal & ‘Pfsscngcr. J. KNOWLKS and S. ROSE, EDITORS AM) PROPRIETORS. l*r4M‘laiiiHlioii l>) lla* Pi*‘4i4l‘iit. Win reus, Tfee CougrosH of the Confeder ate States of America did, by an Ad a{>- proved on the Stli day of August, 1 St>| entitled ‘*An Aet respecting Alien Ene mies,” make provision that proclamation should be issued by the President in rela tion to alien enemies, and in conformity with the provisions of said Act : Aoir, therefore, l, Jefferson Davis, Presi dent of the Confederate States of America, do i sue this my proclamation ; and I do hereby warn and require every male citizen ot the l mted States, ot the ago of fourteen years and upwards, now within the Confed erate States, and adhering t > the Govern ment of the Tnited States,'and ncknowiedg ing the authority of the same, and not being a citizen of the Confederate States, to de part from the Confederate States within for ty days from the date’ of this proclamation. And I do warn all persons above described who shall remain within the Confederate States after the expiration of said jn*ri<l of torty day.- - , tiiit they will be treated as alien enemies. I‘r Irfrd, however, that this proclamation shall not be considered as ap jdicable, during the existing war, to citizens ot the I nited States residing within the (Sonfederate States with intent to become citizens thereol, and who shall make a dec laration ot :>uch intetition in due form ac knowledging the authority of this Govern ment ; uor shall this proclamation In* con sidered as extending to the citiz -ns of the States of Deleware, Maryland, Ky., Mis souri, the District of Columbia, the Territo ries ot Arizona and New Mexico, and the InJiau lerritory South of Kansas, who shall Hot he chargeable with actual hostility or other crime against the public safety, and who shall acknowledge the authority of the Government of the Confederate States. And I do further proclaim and make known, that I hare established the rules and regulations hereto annexed in accordance with the provisions of said law. Given under my hand, and the seat of the lon federate States of America, at the city of Richmond, on this 14th day of August. A. D., I Mil. R> the lYe^dout, [seal.] J Kb’PERSON DAVIS. iv M. r. 11l NTEIt. Secretary of State. REVELATIONS REs|*ecTlNil ALIEN ENEMIES. The following regulations are hereby es tablished respecting alien enemies, under the provisions of all act approved Sth Au gust, IMil, entitled “An Act rcsj*eeting alit'D onemi( : v 1. liniucdiatcly after tKc expiration of the term, of fort) ilajs fiuiu the .Into .f 1 1 w foreg- ing proclamation, it -hall K* flu- duty of tlie itwml lkstrict \\m% .Ihuluk itu<l oilier cr.s tlio ConJV*tici*ule St;*tcs, to make Qomplaiul .ig:iin>t any aliens or al iei; enemies coming within the purview of the aet aforesaid, to the end that the several Courts ot the Confederate States, and of each State having jurisdiction, may order such alien.- or alien enemies beyond the territory ot the Confederate States, or their restraint and coutiiiement accoiding to the of said law. ih The Marshal* of the Confederate States are hereby directed to, apprehend all aliens against whom complaints may be uu der said and to hold them, iA strict cus tody nntil the final ordei; ts the Court, taking special eare that -ucK alien- obtain no information that conH p*ssi I>l ybe made useful to the en*n t ". 3. \\ henever the removal of any alien be yond the limits of the Confederate States is ordered, fey any competent authority, uti t’er the provisions of tbe |-aid law, the Mar- > shal shall proceed to execute the order iu j person, in such manner as to prevent tbe ] alieu so removed from obtaining auv infer- I mat ion that could be used to the prejudice of“ The Confederate States. 4. Any alien who shall return to these States during the war, after having been re moved therefrom under the provisions of sac) law, shall be regarded and treated as • an alien enemy, and if made prisoner, shall be at once delivered over to the nearest mili tary authority, to he dealt with as a spy or as a prisoner of war, as the case may.re quire. Nrw* fi’4ui our Pri*oiarN iu \Vali- : iNfton. M e arc permitted, says the Atlanta Ctm f ‘lnuy by Mr. N. .J. Hammond) to lay before our readers the following irtter, for which we return our sincere tlgtaks r Washington City, si, Iml. Mr. N. J. Ham mom* D* or Sir : Httvipg aw report unity to ad dress yon a fevjinps 1 do so for the purpossa ot lettirg you zihiw our whercabonts ami eor,j4tnr v I’hore are of the Atlanta Grays 40W. here, held as prisoners of war, your aroiber T. A. Ilammond, George liar leer, Samuel < Javit, James Kershaw, Lewis Reielu G. 11. GramLling, and inyself. We were taken on Sunday 21st instant, at the battle of Hull's Run, and l>roug*lk to this citv on Wednesday followiac. The officers ol the Federal Government who have us in charge have trcafoi>ns kindly since we hare been here. TJlii*. eonlinemcut is bad on us. still not bad as it wouhl lie if we wen? iu ’'loy-v Qcwttnement. \\ e have tbe privilege through the day of exercise in a goad large Vitrd j and up-Hi the whole are treated as well as prisoners oft war could exjreci: Your brother T. A. Hammond received two wounds, one in the right sfertwlder, a slight Hesh wound, tbe otlier in the thumb ,f the right hand. His thumb had to l*c taken off at the hand joint. He isdoittg very well. His shoulder will fee well in a few days. I have charge of our hospital, ami will give overt Attention to our sick and wounded of ottr prisoners. • He kind enough to call on my family, and let them hear from me, nbo, on the relations of others who are here pris oners. I have written to my wife im e I have been here. | will h*t our friends heap from us as often a-; permission w granted me while we r< maiu, which 1 hope will not b c bmg, a l trust there will be an honoral Je exchange made. Yours respectfully, WM. C. HUMPH RIKS_ Bartow's Prayer Book.— Bishop of Georgia, writes in a note to the sermon published by him as Rector of Christ Church Savannah, iu re ference to the great victory of the 21k July: Since this sermon was written tbe body servant of Col. Bartow has returned and ha.* delivered Li his family the Prayer Book which had belonged to his lather, aud which, although quite a large one, he had carries) with him through the campaign. It was marked at the Collect, for the Sunday alter As tension, which he was using when summoned to the li.uile fi.-l 1. 1 subjoin the Collect as inlita live oi the feel.ug with which he went into the *oo- Uiet: •O God, the King of glory, who has esa**d. tlnse only son Jesus Christ with great tri.nta , *iiito tby kingdom in Heaven. We beseech ther ’ leave us no eoutlortlea*; but send to us asia a Holy <1 host to comfort uh and exalt us IM it ih • same place'whither our Savior Christ is gooe Ih 1 tore, who tiretL aud reipueth with thee -*nd lb e Holy Ghost, one God world without end. ■ Gritfiyi ( aiiqi ut fiiwtritrlloii. Hie following named companies, says the Atlanta Jntdli'jenrcr, is under orders to go into camp at Camp Stephens, be established near Griffin, tbe 2 ( th iust., in obedience to a requisition from Secretary Walker, calling l ou the Governor tor a reserved army corps of three thousand volunteers from Georgia, j 1 bese cotupauies, which will compose tbe 20th and 21st Regiments, Georgia \ oluu teer*, are called into camp for drill and in struction under tbe control and at the ex pense of the Confederate Government 1 They will remain iu camp for such time a tbe President may direct previous to being ordered into active service : 1. Couuty line liaugers, Capt. L. A. J. J. Williams, Heard Comity. 2. Emanuel Raugers, Capt. Johu N. AYil cox, Hurkc County. J. Irwin County Cow-Boys, Capt. James T. McDuffie, liwin County. 4. Jackson Avengers, Capt. C. H. llarkey, jS. W. Railroad. 5. Crawford Grays, Capt. W. P. Crawford, ; Columbia County. 0. Chatham Rifles, Capt. ‘l'. M. Norwood, Chatham County. 7. Saudersville Volunteers, Capt. T. J. Wartben, Washington County. 8. Irwin Volunteers, Capt. Tully Graybill, Johnson County. 9. Troup Volunteers, Capt. C. S. Guyton, Laurens County. 10. Marion Guards Capt. M. 11. Bland ford, Marion County. 11. Jackson Guards, Capt. C. J. Dennis, Crawford County. 12. Carswell Guards, Capt. N. A. Cars well, \\ ilkinson County. 13. Zachery Rangers, Capt. Z. T. Zaehery, ! Henry Couuty. 14. Bibb Grays, (Captain not chosen,) | Bibb Couuty. 1"). Brundige Rifles, Capt. If. E. Hymen, Wilkinson County. IG. Liberty Volunteers, Capt. W. P. Nor man, Jefferson County. 17. Jackson Avengers, Capt. W. P. Red ding. Pike County. l v . Taylor Guards, Capt. S. 1.. Brewer, Taylor county. 19. Appling Grays, Capt. O. A. Lee, Appling county. 2D. (Not designated.) Strikino Incident in the Fight at Manassas. —Probably no battle ever fought railed f(*rth more remarkable instances of individual heroism than tin* contest at Ma mi'<as. In the progress of the struggle, regiment-, and even companies, became separated, and in many cases there was a baud -to-liand contest between individuals of tlio oppositi*; armies. _\t this stage of the Battle, ail iueileit occurred, which probably has no parallel -inco the days of fhtvnl and (Jolian. A yoixxj*; man from Aturnsta county, nameil Stificor, n iueutl>er of Captain Grintian’s company, found liimself confronted with a tall Yankee. Stitzer bad discharged bis musket, aud the Viuikec had loaded his, and was about to put on the cap to shoot Stit zer. It was rather an awkward predicament to be placed in, as there was no time for par ley. Stitzer, fortunately, retained bis self possession, aud finding the chances of a con test with muskets very much against him, promptly threw liis down, and seizing a good sized stone, threw it with great force and unerring aim, and struck the Yankee betw'een the eyes, crushing in his skull and killiug him instantly. Ftitzer, when a boy, was accustomed to practice throwing stoues, and had acquired snch skill that he could bring a .squirrel from the tallest tree in two •or three trials. This incident is vouched jforbytwo intelligent officers of the regi ! meat, and may I>c relied ou as authentic. Verily, the lays of miracles do not seem }to have passed ‘.—ltirh niond Wh oj. To tlxo Public. Azgcsta, Ga., August lJth, 1861. Under an appointment made by our fellow-citi zens, we aeve been some time acting in the man ageoieuA of a Hospital Fund, which has been .raised,, and Is being raised in our State, and applied ‘4>r xhe benefit of the sick and wounded Georgia itorceo- iti the field. This has been called the ‘“-Gotrgiu Soldiers Hospital Fuud,” and we re spectfully ask that you wdl assist u.>, by organizing [Lii auxiiliary committee, or otherwise acting ill !\onr county. We have at present two surgical | lirectors, and. several assistants or nurses, who, ly permission of the Secretary of War, are in permanent attendance on the Hospitals. These not only afford the necessary ministrations to our sick aud wounded, but supply them with such extra conUorts as are proper in their situation. As the number of sick and wounded increase, there will of course be an increased demand for snch services and sach comforts; and we appeal to our fellow-citizens in ail parts of the State, (for wc make no distinction in our ministrations, and know none; every son and soldier of Georgia having the same claim upon us, and equally re ceiving the attention of our agents,) to aid us in this interestiog work. A patriotic aud btuo:De planter has suggested in one of lU pohlic gi.zettes, that the planters of Georgia shoaid contribute cacti one bale of t'otton to this Food, ®o as to put it Upon an entirely secure and independent ba.-is. Upou this many have acted, and havu sent us subscriptions. If others choose u> do so, we will thankfully receive them, and promise that we will dispose of them to the beat advantage in aid of this pious charity. The Ootton can be rubscribed—to be sent to our cliairmaii for the-purpose intended. If at the end of the war there should he a surplus of this Fund left, we propose to divide it among the indi gent families of such of our soldiers as may die in the service. Persons sen-ling boxes of articles will please place a list and the number of the contents legibly upon the outside. Any package intended for tlie sick and wounded of a particular conqiany, if sent lo our eare, w ill be carefully forwarded. We ap|>eiid a list of the articles, arranged in the order which the 6ubscrijrtio should be in such things) will fc c found most useful : Sheets, pil tows and pillow cases, handkerchiefs, hose, jacket -, drawers, socks, shirts, towels, blank et*, coverli ds, tea, codfee, arrow root, rice, sugar, eorn atarcV;, isinglass, lime juice, medicines of all kinds, bau oages, wines, brandies, liquorice, rose watr.-r and. flax seed. 8111 rts—Two breadths of uublcacf.ed cotton, yards long, 1 yard wide, op nat bottom 4 yard; aieeve, length £ yard ; aiinboL-, length 12 inches; length of collar 20 iodnjV- ; length of slit in front 28 inches ; a piece 4 Jitcli* wide, lapping under, fastened with 4 tapes; -hmt bed gowns, as shirts only, only 1 yard long ami open iu front. Colton drawers, yards Umg, witn breadth of 1 yard in each leg and the waist; length of waist to crotch 12 inches on the back, front 11 inches, with 3 buttons and button holes. E. STARNES, GEO. VV. EVANS, 11. F. RUSSELL, 11. MOORE, J. M. NEWBY, Committee. Lookout tor Him. hr. A. JUaisilell, a Yankee dentist, who for several mo'ltlw past, has been suspected as an abo litiouist aiul euemy to the South, was apprehended by the Carswell Guards, for uttering disrepectful language aC the public speaking during their en campment, and .after a decent ride upon a large piue rail, win drumed out of the camp, and ordered to leave tht; Southern Ooafederrey. The said Dr. A. Blai-dcl! left Wilkinson county, G., on the 3rd ol August, with his wife and one child, and if lie is still lurking in any part of the Southern Cos llcderaey, he may be recognixed by the following description : lie is very tall, large and bony, being over six feet high, with latge -quare shoulders, long nose, latge mouth, angular features, blue or light grey eyes, auburn hair, tolerably ihm beard, and a quick and pleasant address. Citizens of Wilkinsob. irninton, Ga. % Aug. 18lb, lfiul. 801 l of the Macon biiard* on fair H*h 1861. Capt. L M. Lamar, in fight, uot wounded (ball through his shoe ) Lieut, if. R. Freeman, not in fight. “ Ed. A. Wilcox, in fight, not wounded. “ It. B. Findlay, Rfrg’t. C. E. McGregor, “ “ E. Taylor, iu the fight, 8 bullet boles in clothes. Serg't. T. C. Hodakius, in fight, uot wounded. “ C. M. Btllard, “ Corp’l. J. H. Field, “ “ “ l ied. Walker, in fight, not wouDded, Sole ot shoe cut off by ball. Corp’l. A. W Brantley, ia fight, not wounded. “ Jss. T. Mathews, “ • Lance Corp 1. Cfias. Findlay, in fight, not wounded, ball passed through coat. Lance Corp’l. G. A. McLaughlin, in fight, not wounded. Lance Corp’l Wm. Bearden, in fight, flesh wound in arm. PRIVATES. Askew, L P, not wounded. Alexander, J B, in tight, not wouuded. Arnold, Wm R, “ “ Anderson, \V J, “ “ Andrews, .! 0, “ “ Andrews, L 11, “ “ Allen, W C, “ killed. Ainsworth, WB, “ wounded in bowel*, supposed to be dead, could not be found. Boyd, F K, in fight, not wounded. Bulkier, S It, in fight,uot wouuded, taken prisoner. Bostick, I) R, iu fight, not wounded. , Barnes, S M, “ “ Blue, F A, “ “ Brantley, Jos A, “ “ Bond, Geo P, “ “ Bond, L K, “ - “ Blount, Win “ “ ltaird, C U, not in the fight. i Buudett, Chas, in fight, not wounded. Blue, Win F, flesh wound iu leg, slightly. Crenshaw, .las, not in the fight. Casey, Jiio A, in fight, not wounded. Clarke, II E, “ “ ball passed through coat. Carter, W A, not iu fight. Caldwell, G A, iu tight, very slight wound. Christian, TR, “ wounded severely. Collins, E, “ wounded in shoulder. Dunson, W C M, “ flesh wound in leg, slightly. Darnell, L H, not iu'fight, discharged on account ot health. Dainour, 11, in fight, not wounded. EID, Chas, not in fight. Golf, Jos M, iu light, flesh wound in arm. Graz, R L, “ taken prisoner. Green, FB, “ uot wounded. Gamble. Jno F, “ “ Gamble, Chas, * 4 wounded badly, both legs. Gamble, Jas F, “ not wounded. Garey, Wm, “ killed. George, PH, “ not wounded. Grav, E TANARUS, “ ** Hunt, L W, Hicks, E H, “ “ Hill, Jno K, not in fight. Jones, Win M, in fight, killed. Johnson, JW, “ not wounded. Kerney, C C, not in fight. Lamar, Leonidas, in tight, killed. Leopold, L, “ not wouuded. Lucas, L R, “ “ Menard, V A, “ “ Mason, W F, “ “ McLeod, Geo, “ wouuded on head by bomb, slightly. Melvf fins, A, in light, wounded in neck, badly. Mtilshv, MA, 44 wounded in leg and head, ’ *>;adl .. l*oiit*% J VV, not in tiglit. IVck, IS S, iu tight, not wounded. Fdt‘, \\ 111 C, 11 WOlltulptl 111 ttl'lll, jillglllly, Host*, I> 11. not in light, sick. Sheffield, Henry, taken sick in Richmond, sent home. Smith, li, in light, not wounded. Jschwaab, “ taken prisoner hut escaped. Stidham, A, “ not wounded. Taylor, J E, “ Tult, Benj, “ “ Wiggins, A, “ “ Whitfield, , not in fight. Woods, \\ D, in light, wounded in arm, slightly. W ili-ox, C I*, “ “ in face Walker, SW, “ not wounded. Secretary Henry J Peter, in tight, wounded in leg, seriously. Drummer Felix A Williams, in fight, taken pr'son er, but escaped. £6 rank and file. Baird and Crenshaw guarding baggage. Lieut. Freeman and private Jno 11 Hill in Win chester, sick. Carter, Ross, Whitfield, Foints, Kerney in Win chester, sick. Chas Ells, unable to do duty, distributes rations out to the men. [From the Richmond Dispatch, Aug. 12.] March •fonrTreopidou u Hie Hen!natilii, Hint tlie liuriling ut Hampton. We learn from one of the participants in the ex pedition that terminated in the burning ofllampton, that General Magruder, with a part of his force, left the camp at Yorktown on Friday week, and proceeded to Young’s Mill, nine miles from Bethel where he remained some days. Subsequently, he weut to Bethel and then to within five miles of New Market bridge, where he remained all night Tuesday last. Eirly Wednesday morning, he ap peared wirliio a mile ami a half of Newport News and drew up in battle array. It was reported that lie communicated with the commander of the fortification and challenged him to battle, which he declined ; hut there is no certainty about this. At all events, the Federlists remained in their for tification. After waiting an hour and a half or so, Gen. Magruder marched towards Hampton. In crossing New Market bridge the enemy’s pickets fired and fled ; one of our soldiers (a Virginian) was slightly wounded in the face. The General went to with in a mile and a half of llamp ou and halted. At night large fires were built at this point, and the General withdrew to within three miles ol Hump ton. After midnight, finding that the enetnv made no demonstration whatever, he dispatched some two or three regiments of infantry and a troop of cavalry to Hampton, with instruction to hum it down. This lorce entered the town, found it unoccupied except by one or two persons, and at about 8 o'clock, set the place on tire. At half past 3 the whole town was in a blaze, and by inoriiiug was reduced to ashes. Ou Thursday General Magruder returned to Bethel. The burning of Hampton, we learn, was con sidered a military necessity. It was ascertained that it was to he made w inter quarters for the Fedeialisie, and a complete fortification, which in deed was already commenced, was to be thrown up for its defence. I nder this representation, as painful as it was to reduce such a place as Hampton to ruins, every one readily acquiesced, and three gentlemen, owners of houses there, joined the expedition, and with alacrity applied the torch themselves to their property. Every true Southern man would prefer to see his house in ashes rather than it should become a place of shelter to the invaders, from which to carry on iiis war of rapine and desolation. From Nkw York.—A recent letter from New York says that England, in pursuance of the de mauds of the commercial aud manufacturing inte- | rest, will offer to mediate betwecu the contending I parties in America; that the 0. S. A. will accept I the mediation; and if Lineoln refutes to do so, j then England and Franee will raise the blockade. The same corre-poudent says: Mr. Thomas Francis Meagher, one of the Cap tains of the gallant ti'.Hh, is very indignant at the statement of one of the “secesh” organs iu Balti more, that immediately alter the battle at Bull Run he declared, in the presence of his men, that the South hud won us independence aud therefore ought to be recognized. Mr. Meagher declares it his determination to proceed to Baltimore, to de mand there the authority for the allegation. ‘Hie week has been a disastrous one among the merchants and commission houses. The failures have been very numerous and very heavy, but the daily journals, as a general rule, have retrained from printing them for fear of aggravating the depression alieady existing. The most important suspension of the season, perhaps, was that of Messrs. Giatlin A Mellen, a firm whose standing has been A No. 1 for a period of twenty years past. Their liabilities are enormus—some suv as high as f 2,800,000; but their assets are under stood lo be much more than an offset to their obligations. This failure occasioned a profound sensation in business circles during the day, and the belief is general that it will bring down many other houses in the same line of business. The bank statement to morrow will probably show a falling olf in the discount of hall a million or more, and the specie will he down near a million. The Trade in Southern Stock —A number of the citizens of Savannah have prepared a memorial protesting against the practice of Southern men in purchasing stwks of the Confederate States in the Northern market, pending hostilities be tween the two nations. Soldiers* Blankets Wanted. Tbe Committee appointed to get up winter clothing for the Soldiers’ that have gone to the wars from Bibb couDty, earnestly request the famines iu the county, to donate all the surplus blankets they have, to this purpose. Send them to the store of the undersigned, between this time and the first of September. Persons having relations or friends in the army, can send their donations through the Committee to them, by attaching a card with the name and company to which they belong. Every womau in Bibb county, ia requested to send in one pair of woolen socks for the use ol our soldiers. B- F. ROSS, Ch’u. Macon, Aug. 15, 18*50. THE PRESIDENT AND GEN SCOTT A “question of veracity” seems to have sprung up between the President and Gen. Scott. But that is nothing to us. “Mi. Richardson, who had witnessed the action at Bull Run of July 18, and who had examined the enemy's position with a military eye, was so profoundly impressed with the hazards of a second attack, preceded by great preparations, involving time, that he felt it to be iiis duty to present his views personally to the President, either on the Friday or Saturday preceding the battle of July Zl. He cannot have forgotten the reply he re ceived from the President; and, if he has forgot ten it, others have not, to whom lie has repotted it. ‘That reply was, in substance, that the President must leave it to (lev. Scott to determine the. time and place of </>viny battle to the tnemu. I “ The President, we believe, has held no other , language, from first to last, or upon any occasion. “ It ha 9 sometimes been doubted whether “there ,is such a tiling as a fai tin the world but if there is one, established beyond all possibility ol contro versy, it is this one, that Gen. Scott was not hur ried a single day,by the President, into the action of 1 July 21.” ANCESTRY OF GEN BEAUREGARD. There has been very little known to the pub’rc with regard to his ancestry. An old Citizen of Georgia,” has furnished the following to tbe Au gusta Chronicle A Sentinel; In a few lines, by way of giving to your readers in this part of the Contederate States an acquain tance with General Beauregard should it by you be ibought proper and in place, you have the au i thority of an old citizen to give the following in* | troduction ; General Beauregard is the son of Mr. Toutant Beauregard, a highly esteemed and most respect aide French gentleman, residing aud planting a few miles below the battle ground, near New Or leans, his mother, the daughter of Mr. Nicholas Allard, who resided a short distance from Savan nah, at about the middle of the war of 1812, Miss Hannah Allard visited Mr. William Brux’s family in this city. Mi-s A. left Mr. B.’s residence (then in the rear of the lot upon which tbe Bridge Bank building now stands) to meet her father and family on their wav for Louisiana, where she became the wife of Mr. Beauregard, the General’s father. While the State of Louisiana may well be proud in having given birth to and reared up a beloved and distinguished General, may not Georgia in dulge herself, too, bv rejoicing in the highest de gree for her grandson, the hero of Manassas? Gov. Sprague, of Uhode lalaiul, on the War. The following extracts are from the address of Gov. Sprague, on the opening of the session of the Rhode island Legislature. It will be remembered that lie commanded the troops of his State in the late battle : The war will of necessity he a long one. We have been in error as to the strength ol’ the enemy and as to the long and persistent conrae which has been pursued by the South tending towards this point; while we have been occupied in our business, they have been creating revolution.— We were under the impression that they were lacking in all tlie resources which go to raise and maintain armies, whereas, in almost every par ticular, we have found them superior to ourselves. We have found not only the physique of their men equal to ours, but their clothing, their arms, their subsistence, and their means of transporta tion—everything that goes to make up military efficiency, superior to ours. And when we have been obliged to be the attacking force, marching under a southern sun, exhausted, without provis ions and without shelter, they have been eueamped and in fortified positions in a country unfriendly to us and friendly to them, where they could re ceive information of every movement of ours and we could learn nothing whatever as to theirs. The probabilities are that in no case on the record of the world’s history has an army been called into the field, possessing so little knowledge of the strength and position of the enemy ; and such being the case, it was impossible for any troop3 in the position ours found themselves, to have sustained themselves for any considerable length of time. It has opened the eyes of the country to the immensity of this struggle, and in that viewof the subject the result may oe bearable. Such being the case, and the country calling upon the States for so much more than was first anticipated, taxation by the General Government, and next by tlie State, increasing, I have been in duced to call the Legislature together to see whether they are willing to continue the liberal course which was inaugurated when the contest first began. i'onKrM*, The following resolutions of thanks to Generals Johnston and Beauregard, and the troops under their command at the battle of Manassas, were introduced in Congress, aud adopted unanimously : Resolved, bit the C’oio/ress of the Confederate States of America, That the thanks of Congress are eminently due, and are hereby cordially given, to General Joseph E. Johnston and General Gus tave T. Beauregard, and to the officers and troops under their command, for the great and signal victory obtained by them over forces of the United States far exceeding them in number, in the battle of the 21sl of July, at Manassas, and for the gal lantry, courage, and endurance evinced by them iu a protracted and continuous struggle of more than ten hours—a victory, the results of w hich will be realized in tlie future successes of the war, and which, in the judgment of Congress, entitles all who contributed to it to the gratitude of their country. Resolved further, That the foregoing resolution be made known in appropriate generiil orders, by the Generals in command, to the officers and troops lo w hom it is addressed. Vlllitsiry Klec-llou. The election held yesterday for field officers of the 19th Regiment Georgia Volunteers, now at Walton’s Springs, resulted as follows; Colonel, Henry L. Henning, of Columbus. Lieut. Colonel, G. Bryan, of Lee county. Major, Thomas Walker, of Albany. We are gadfied to have it in onr power to state that there were hut three candidates for those offices—the above named gentlemen having no opposition, and the vote for them being unanimous. This is as it should be. There will be no heart burnings, animosities and jealousies on account of defeated aspirations, aud no exulting of successful competitors over the defeated. The Regiment have officers of their ow n choosing. Two of the companies left last evening by the State Road. They were the Schley Volunteers, i Capt. French—Empire State Guards, Capt. Smith. We shall publish a roll of the Regiment in a day or two. —Atlanta Confederacy of Saturday. The Ooi.ethorpes is Washington. —We are kindly permuted to copy tlie following letter from the Oglethorpe prisoners ut Washington to their friends and comrades in Virginia, suvs the Savan nah Xeus. It will be read with interest by all of their friend I. Washington City, July 31, 1861. To the Oglethorpe Light Infantry : Di.ak Boys —l now take mv pen in hand to wiite you a painful letter. Sanford Branch, Alex ander Holmes and myself are prisoners at the old Capitol in Washington City. Dear friends, I sup pose you all would like to know how we were taken prisoners. Sanford and myself were attending to his brother, and when he was breathing his last the Connecticut Regiment came down on us and took us prisoners. Poor John Branch lived about three-quarters of an hour after he was shot. We saw through tlie papers that Col. Bartow was shot, and we are ull very sorry to hear it, ami sympathize with you all in his death. We are treated well here, and hope we will get an ex change soon, and we also wish we could get a list of the killed and wound of our regiment. Tell Jesse Heidt that I am well, and the rest are also well. I must close now. Our love to the Captain and all of the boys. (Signed,) Lewis L. Eastmeak, for Alex. T. Holmes, and Sanford W. Branch. t-SiT* We learn that Col. Gaul ding, of the Atlanta Intelligencer is to be ihe auccesor of Mr. Bogess, aa Surveyor Genera). MACON, GEORGIA : Wednesday, August 21, 1861. To Our Subscribers- W e dislike to call ou our subscribers for pay ment through the [taper, and have seldome doue so. But the peculiar emergency of the times should judtily it now, it ever. We have many living at a distance, that caunot conveniently set tle, except through the mail, and who owe us for several years subscription, and who always have the ability to pay. We call oa all such to make us remittances. They should recollect that we have now to pay for every thing in advance and therefore cannot afford to extend such credits as heretofore. We are now in want of money to pay for pnpeis which they have read. OF We would direct attention to the school notice of Mrs. Hancock —a lady well known and well qualified to give instruction. {y The earnest and timely appeal of our friend from Butler, should be heeded. Heaven only knows what is in reservation for us. Let us be well prepared at all points. COTTON PLANTERS’ CONVENTION. We invite attemion to the eloquent address from 001. Chambers urging the importance of the Cotton Planters’ Convention on the 15th October next. A. J. Bouotss, Surveyor General of this State, died in Richmond, on the 15th, of the Typhoid Fever. He was a citizen ot Carrol county. jJ3F“ The Federal Union takes decided ground against a Gubernational Convention. Something of a change. The Southern Recorder like the Messenger has been from the first opposed to it. GOV. BiCWN Has written a letter whicn appears in the papers of Atlanta, setting forth his opposition to Conven tions, and his willingness to serve the people a third term, should they so decide at the ballot box. Verb. sap. RUTLAND GUARDS, OF 8188 This company having been called upon to ren dezvous at camp Stephens, near Griffin, on the 27th, and the ranks not being yet full it is desired by its commander, Capt. J. W. Stubbs, that they may be filled up. Any of our young men who desire to go into the Service of their country will do well to report themselves promptly to Capt. S. PRIVATE W B. AINSWORTH. We learn from Dr. Suiith and others still more recently from Virginia, that after the most diligent enquiry no satisfactory intelligence has been ob tained in regard to the ultimate fate of Mr. Ains worth. It is feared that he'died of his wounds ere he left the battle field. DEATH OF ROLAND BIVINS We regret to learn that U’ol. Roland Uiyiks died at his residence, in this county, on Saturday last, of bilious colic, after a few days il 1 ness. Mr. B, was an old and highly esteemed citizen and a good ninth IWtli ioutid lnui prepared for (lie great change and ready and willing to depart. His age was sixty years. A NOVEL CONCERT, For (lie Benefit of oui- Solvliei**. ‘the Colored population of our city are preparing to give a Conceit for this laudable purpose, to come off on Friday night next, at one of our prin cipal lialls. We have do doubt but it will be well attended. What will abolitionist say to this? THE PRESENT SEASON In this vicinity and we believe over nearly the whole State, there has been constant rains for about three weeks past, and the earth is fully satu rated with water. Our water courses however, did not rise sufficiently to injure the crops on the low grounds. Considerable anxiety was felt with regard to the injury that would be sustained by the fodder. But we trust more has been made bv it than has been damaged. Cotton may have been somewhat injured by its making too rapid growth for its benetic. Late corn, potatoes, and peas, and the general aspect of vegetation was never finer than at present. PREPARE FOR WINTER. Now is the time for our noble and patriotic wo men to prepare garments, blankets, Ac , for our brave soldiery in winter. From letters in our pos session, we are satisfied that in Western Virginia, particularly, winter clothing would even now tie highly desirable. We can get along in our own climute and pleasant homes with cotton-comforts, or almost anything else. Not so with our absent soldiery. See the notice of Capt. Ross. Attention is also directed to the earnest and patriotic appeal of Judge Starnes and others. Let our wealthy planters promptly respond. Our in valid soldiers should be provided wi h every comfort. ALIEN ENEMIES, Ac. The reader is referred to the act of Congress on the first page of our paper, relative to alien ene mies. Also to the proclamation of President Davis and an additional act, for carrying out the provisions of that act, and rendering it effective. This aclioii upon the part of Congress and the President is highly appropriate and will, we trust, ! prove most, salutary. It affords ample time to persons who are unwilling to become loyal citizens of our Government, to gather up their effects and seek a home more congenial to their feelings.— The provisions of these acts are liberal and mag nanimous, and in pleasing contrast with those of the Lincoln despotism. Every day we feel more and more proud of our Government. Let those who prefer black republican rule depart i.i peace. They should not be permitted to remain among us. The Government has provided the proper reme dies for all such, let them be applied. THE FAIR Os the Juvenile Soldiers’ Relief Society of Ma con, held last week, in its inception, surroundings, attendance, beautiful aspects, agreeable incidents and enjoyments, and grand financial results, was a complete success. Could the absent ones, for whose especial benefit it was gotten up, have been permitted to take a brief survey of the scene and witnessed the ardor which glowed upon the sweet faces and sparkled in the bright eyes of the happy and busy traffickers—who, embowered like fairies, amid evergreens and flowers, gracefully exhibited their various commodities to liberal and apprecia tive customers, they would have felt amply com pensated for their toils and privations upon the battlefield. We learn that the proceeds of the Fair amounted to upwards of eight hundred dol lars. Much credit is due Mrs. L. B. Mitchell and other ladies of Macon and Vineville, for their well directed efforts in getting up this handsome and most opportune entertainment. MAJ THOMAS HARDEMAN Arrived in this city on Sunday last, on a furlough for a few days. The recent decease of his father, no doubt, lias called him from his duties in the camp, for a brief space to mingle with the sacred sorrows of a bereaved and afflicted family. During his absence, the death of his business part ner has occurred, whichjlcaves other responsibili ties on his hands, probably requiring attention.— Mnj. Hakdkuan has individually sacrificed much to the cause of his country, and is entitled to the highest commendation and gratitude of his fellow citizens. Asa member of Congress he ably and satisfactorily fulfilled his duties to his constituents, and we trust that it will not be less so as a soldier and that he may find .hia future reward in still higher trusts. COL. ISAAC G SEYMOUR. The inquiry has often been made by his old friends of this vicinity, as to his position in the great battle at Manassas (it teing known that his command was a portion of our army). From good authoiity we can answer the inquiries by stating that he was on the extreme right of our army, twenty-five miles from the priucipafffield of battle. He was commanding (as Biigadier General) four regiments and a battalion of New Orleans Zouaves and “Tigers,’ guarding important passes and fords. From here, they marched during the day, twenty five miles, and came up to the battle ground at six o’clock, just as the enemy bad given way.— Thus it is Zouaves and Tigers (probably the fiercest fighting crowd in the army) did not have ail op portunity to test their reputation. He is now at Camp Bienville, at Mitchell’s Fori on Bull Run creek. PARADE OF THE 50TH REGIMENT. We noticed this parade in our last, but did not give the names of the officers. As it may be in teresting to many of our county readers, as well as the Nos., &c., of the several militia districts, we give it a place as a matter of reference. On Saturday, Aug. loth, 9 Company Districts, of Bibb county, making two battalions which composed the Regiment: Field Officer*. —J. D. Van Valkenburg, Colonel; John S. Jones, Lieut. Colonel; T. L. Holt, Major; A. M. Lockett, Junior Major. The Stajf —On parade was Wm. M. Townsend* Adjutant and Dr. Win. F. Holt, Surgeon. COMPANY OFFICERS. Company A, No. 564, Capt. B. M. Polhifi, Ist Lieut. S. T. Coleman, 2d Lieut. C. 11. Freeman, Ensign . Company B, No. 483, Capt. A. F. Redding, Ist Lieut. A. F. Hunter, 2d Lieut. J. M. Sharp, Ensign S. Tucker. Company C, No. 716, Capt. J. J. Riley, Ist Lieut. J. T. Nelson, 2d Lieut. , Ensign R. VV. Ev ans. Company D, No. 481, Capt. W. G. Harris, Ist Lieut. E U. Calhoun, 2d Lieut. H. M. Bailey, En sign T. Auicrson. Company E, So. 610, Capt. R. F. Wool folk, Ist Lieut. S. M. Gates, 2d Lieut. N. B. Powers, Ensign S. B. Chambless. Company F, No. 1086, Capt. C. S. Virgin, Ist Lieut. W. A. Huff - , 2d Lieut. J. S. Schofield,Ensign John Bowman. Company G, No. 620, Capt. O. Calhoun, Ist- Lieut. G. W. Saunders, 2d Lieut. M. Barfield, En sign Thos. Rape. Company U, No. 519, Capt. S. S. Dunlap, Ist Lieut. O. F. Adams, 2d Lieut. W. A. McLane, En sign J. B. Arnold. Company I, No. 482, Capt. John Tharp, Ist Lieut. J. Bradley, 2d Lieut. J. Finsleyston, Ensign ‘ T. J. Gibson. Field, Staff ai.d Company officers uniformed, ac cording to Georgia regulation, in Cadet Grey.— . i There were about 7(H) soldiers in the parade. Also a Brass Band, field music, Co’or Guard with the Con federate flag. All tl*e men were armed properly , principally with double barreled shot guns and . titles. COL. CHAMBERS. An esteemed and worthy friend, who has taken s . but little part in politics, over the signature of “Countryman,” urges the claims of this excellent ; Christian gentleman for the office of Governor.— ’ If the people of his section of the State will promptly run up the name of Cos!. Chambers and 1 the press of Columbus will urge his claim 3 , we see no reason why he should nut be elected. It is time the Agricultural and industrial classes should be represented in the State Executive, and in Mr. . C. they would have a representative of whom they might well be proud, whilst education and religion would find him an enlightened and warm friend and supporter. Who will move in this matter? RAIL ROAD ACCIDENT. On Thursday last, the train which left Columbus for this city was thrown from the track some six -1 teen miles from the former place,near Odom’s,and 1 the engine and tender were precipitated into a wash of some twenty or thirty feet in width, which had been made in an embankment, leaving the rails in their position but destitute of support.— The first baggage car was thrown upon the engine and tender, and the second baggage car projected through the first, and the third car running through and stopping over the engine and in the first car. The truck of the fourth car was broken, leaving the box on the track. Mr. Moore, of the Columbus Volunteers was killed, also one negro, and other persons more or less severely wounded. The Enquirer of Friday thus notices the occurrence : The body of young Mr. Moore was brought to this city, and will lie buried this morning. The negro man killed belouged to Mr. E. Croft of this city ; he lived several hours after receiving his injuries. The negro severely wounded belongs to Mr. Tliweatt ot the Columbus Volunteers. All of these persons were in the baggage car, which, toliowing the engine and tender, ran into the brokc-n culvert, and was crushed by the forward passenger car running upon it. We believe that no one, not in this baggage car, was seriously injured. The baggage and mauy of the guns of the vol untcers were broken up. The companies returned to this city to refit as well as they can and await transportation on another train. There were only three companies ou the train, the Stewart county Empire State Guards, Capt. Smith, not being in the cars. The Hags in this city hung at half-mast yesterday, as a sorrowful tribute to the yming soldier who lost his life while ou his way to fight the battles of his country. liis near relatives (who had aiierdy been severely afflicted by recent deaths in their families) have the general and sincere condolence of our community. CONVENTION POSTPONEMENT. The Constitutionalist, of Sunday, upon the sug gestion of the Griffin Confederate States , that a postponement of the Convention to WEDNES DAY, the Uth September, will give the people the benefit of the September sale day to choose their delegates, recommends the postponement of the Gubernatorial Convention ot the 4tn to the 11th. We concur in the suggestion, aud hope all the papers will agree to it. Telegraph of Tuesday. Whilst many have not felt disposed to take part in getting up this convention, had it assem bled at the time first appointed and put forth a good and acceptable man, we believe a majority of the people wouid have supported him. As it has been postponed to a period so late as to ren der it impracticable for the people, in many parts of the State, to get its action and canvass the claims of its nominee, before the day of the elec lion, we presume the people will make their own selection regardless of its behests. The Charleston Courier says : It i-j not a time for visits to the North or to doubtful border cities, without well defined purpo ses and objects. It is not a time lor covert opera tions in stocks or dividends; for remittances to the North, or for speculations io Southern stocks. If there ever 19 a time when an honest citizen could speculate on the name and good faith of his State, that time is not now. Large amounts of dividends have accrued lately from Southern investments to the names of North ern stockholders. Let the disposirion made of such dividends, or the transfer of such scrip, be closely watched.* The above caution should be heeded. Any sale or transfer of stocks that has occurred or may hereafter occur during the pendency of the war, of course is illegal and the funds must go the Treasury of the Confederate States. The authori ties of Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee and other Stales should look well to this matter. Alluding to the activity in Southern States stock market a Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun intimates that these State stocks were bought on Southern accouut, “ which shows that the finances of the South are not so low as has been represent ed in some quarters.” THE WAR NEWS, For the last week, has been of a very dubious character. The Confederate arms have met with important success in Missouri, without doubt. The Kuoxville Whig, of the 17th. contains a ru mor that a battle had taken place in North-Western Virginia, between the forces under Gen. Lre and those under Gen. RozescranTZ, in which Gen Loiuxg was killed. It needs confirmation. The rumor that the Knoxville Whig is suppress and its editor tied, is a mistake. It will be seen by the following from the Rich mond Dispatch of the 17 th, that the reported kill ing and capture of Federalists at Leesburgh. is not oon firmed : It was said yesterday that the rumor of a capture of Federal troops near Leesburgh, by Gen. Evans, of the Confederate army, had been confirmed by dispatches reeeived at the War Department. A re port was brought down by the Central cars that a long train of baggage wagons had started for the scene ot action to bring in the captured stores. \\'e have endeavored to ascertain the truth of (tie mat ter. and the result has not confirmed any previous re|>rt or rumor. A special dispatch to the Morning News s ts down the whole story about the “Lcesburgii fight as a hoax. THE CARSWELL GUARDS, Os Wilkinson county having been fully organ ized and accepted, will march for Virginia in about a week. Their officers are, N. A. Carswell, Cap tain , W. Carswell, Jr., Ist Lieut. ; R. L. Cumining, 2d Lieut., and Frank Wynn, 3rd Lieut. The eorn piny numbers one hundred. TEST OATHS, &e- The Savannah Republican, Augusta Chronicle Columbus Enquirer, and perhaps other journals speak in terms of commendatiou of the conserva tive action of our citizens upon this subject. The Chroncile A Sentinel says : We commend the above action of the people of Macon to the consideration of every calm, intelli gent good citizen and true man in the whole Con federacy. The recent law of our Confederate Congress fully meets the ease, or, if it does not, it must at least suffice till our Government sees proper to do more. We can do nothing but obey the law, and see that it is executed in its letter aud spirit. We can make no laws ourselves, nor exe cute any. except as legally appointed to do so. If me think more laws, or more stringent ones, are needed, it is nevertheless our duty to wait ou Con gress, which will re assemble in November, or on our State Legislature, which assembles also in November. It is impossible that we can suffer one milUvneth part as much by obeying existing laws, and waiting on the law-making power for more law, as by undertaking to make laws , or to execute them other than in ihe apjo’nted way—or, in other words, become ourselves lawless. The Columbus Enquirer says: We like all this action except the alternative re quest to the authorities to expel treasonable or turbulent persons. If the people of Macon have any such characters among them let them punish , them according to their desert, and not send them off to other communities where they are not known, and where they can, consequently, be more effi cient in the work of lawlessness and mischief; and let every other community act in a similar manner. This is no time to he turning loose, with exaspera ted feelings, an enemy who can act as efficiently (if not more so) in other localities as at home. We believe that the application of a general test oath would and more to encourage our enemies at (be Xonli and impress ibetn with a f)w idea of the number and importance of their sympathiser.'', than even the acts of some newspapers and their correspondents, who are continually matting improper (mid we believe false) public de nunciations of traiiurs among uv, instead of mak ing specific charges against, the particular indi viduals and having them ir vestigated. 3 lie appli cation of a test oath,administered indiscriminately, would be prima farie evidence of the presence oi many and unknown disloyal persons among us, and would be so r<gaid<rd at the North. NO SABBAIH IN WAR It has passed into a proverb, that there is no Sabbath in war. The truth ol it, is Sufficiently verified by the history ol the present terrible con test between the South and North. Our soldiers iu the camp, upon the tented held, have n ally no Sabbath. That day is set apart by the officers of our armies, and it is sanctioned by the authorities of the laud, s day of extra duty ; a day of drills, reviews, inspections anil parades. There is no quiet and rest in the camp; no time to engage in the solemn worship ot God. A.l is excitement, bustle, activity, fatigue and disquietude, The Sab bath in camp, is virtually abrogated, and no iest remains to the soldier oa that hallowed and peace ful dav. God in His wisdom has com mantled it to lie renienibeied and kept holy ; and the it junction is laid upon nations equally with individuals.— While, therefore, the emergencies of war, may frequently require that its observance be neglected, they turiiisli no excuse or justification for its gen eral disregard and desecration by those in com mand ot our armies. We feel assured that the uniform aud persistent disregard and violation of the Sabbath by our military officers, permitted as it is, by the law, not only has a tendency to de moralize our soldteiy, to unfit them in a grea’ de gree for the hardships and perils of the field, but also to cause the withdrawal of the Divine presence and protection of Ilim who only cun cover the heads of our soldiers in the day of battle and give them the victory over their enemies. Let our rulers aud our Congress, now in session in Richmond reflect upon this subject. An act commanding a cessation of all military duties ou that day, and its observance as a day of rest and quiet so far as practicable, would signalize us as a people, and with the blessing of God, might add teu fold to the efficiency and invincibility ot our soldiers upon the field of battle. Wo are under going the birth throes ot anew born nation. At the very threshold ot being, e are plunged into a fierce and bloody war, which involves our national existence. We call upon God iu this the day ot our trouble ; we invoke His favor upon our cause ; His blessing upon our country and intreat Hus presence and protection to go with our armies to battle. Will lie bear and be entreated ol thos** who annul and trample his sacred day under foot? He said to the Jews, if you will turn away fiorn doing your pleasure on my holy day, and call my Sabbath a delight, then will I cause thee to ride upon the high plates of the earth. He says the same to us, and all nations and peoples, in times of war and of peace. The above excellent sentiments are from the Eufaula Spirit of the South. We were gratified to notice that Rev. T. H. Stockton, the gifted and pious ehaplin of the U. S. Senate, on the next Sabbath after the “ Manassas Pic Nic,” excoriated the Linoolu Government for selecting the Sabbath for such atHHMMOifi, we suppose, as'butchering their Southern brethren. He also gave the Hes sian army a broad-side for its drunkenness and immorality generally. We hope the time is at hand when our government, our army, our rail roads aud steam-boat companies, indeed, all elsssep of our citizens, will “ remember tue Sabbath day to keep it holy.” THE WOMEN OF VIRGINIA. The following most hospitable invitation, we find in the Richmond Dispatch. There is a luartind* about it truly refreshing in these heanless times, and speaks volumes for the noble daughters of Old Virginia: The Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society, of Natural Bridge District, in the county oi Rockbridge, ’V a-, cordially invite all the invalid officers and soldiers of the Confederate States, now anywhere in r ” ginia—whether in hospital, camp, or elsewhere whose comfort and health would be promoted by a visit to the mountains, to make our houses their homes during their convalescence and pleasure. Proud ol such guests—the heroic delenders of out common country—every door in the county swings wide open to welcome them ; and we will only he too happy il we can succeed in making their stay among us as pleasant to them as we htc sure it wil be delightful to us. Our pure mountain air and water, and our shaded and quiet farm-houses, wn , we trust, soon restore them to health, and ena.-ie them to gratify their patriotic aspirations by re suming the active duties ot the imp and field. Clerical Discovery.—Borne portion of the clerical talent of the North have discovered that the cause of the defeat at Manassas was owing to the fact that the engagement took place on the Sabbath ! Obtuse minds will fail to discover wherein it is worse to fight battles than to preach war on the Sabbath. Had a portion of the North ern clergy giveu as much attention for a few years past to the principles of peace and good neighboi hood, as enunciated in the Bible, they would no. have had to mourn the desecration of the Sabbath by contending armies.