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: , 4f » , , tor I)Umi»*iion from Acl.-ninutnitorship - 4
* ,ti oi f-r QiPcmMior. f.mn OuardiaWt* P--- 500
f X o ; l0 r iß.ve to sett hand or Negroe-i—_ 400
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1 . 'runsfor perwMbie property, <!•«'« 500
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f ,sl shin* tost P : ‘P« r *- ! wjfl , l n a ulnace) 10 (
1 0 n»n S'irertiong , not!cM tor individual
■ . rt j previous to the day of sale,
licit" ’ > ~jrt r,n the flrst Tuesday in the
' hours of ten In the forenoon and three
»"• »-w*
mult l.e advertised in like
j)E»TOR* A«n Creditors of an Estate must be
I ’ e.ri forty d *>'*- . : n be mH( ]e to the Ordinary for
*ett laud and NezrorJ, must be published weekly
m< 1 r et {ters of Administrations, thirty days;
1 11! !*L n frilii Administration, monthly, six months,
m u from Guardianship, weekly, forty days.
A•• O|P Muhtoagks, monthly four
I “ « r.,.a.;!,.1ime 1i..; papers. t..r the fall -pare of
9 1 ntri*. *■ compe iiing titles from executors or ad
£*X« "here a bond has been given by the deceased,
| made with county officers, Drug
■!;riuctioneer,, Merchants, and others, who may wish
mike . ... ted contracts.
, rs betters addressed to 8. ROS*. * to.
gcOILAR ?i s:i;t incus
/ MASON’S KNIGHT TEMPLARS, ODD FEL-
Lows AND SONS OF TEMPERANCE,
net
.11A SONS.
Grand Lodre of Georgia for lStf, October 28th.
I dacon Lodge, JJo. 6, first and third Monday nights in
i Conttantlne Chapter, No. 4. second Monday night in sach
kv a«hinyton Council, No. 6, fourth Monday night in each
■ fncampment, Knights T< tapian, No f,
|; y’< every nr t T , <>.' ,i daj' night in each month.
0110 FJCLI.OWK.
A Grand Lodge,first Wednesday in June.
m Gs. ,nd i-’Dcarapment, Tuesday previous.
A., .rikllo Lmipe, No. 8, every Thursday evening. •
IL’/iifed Brothers, No. 6, every l uevli.v evening.
ir.jfi Union Kn •umpawntf No. v, stcond dud tourth
aday evenings in each month.
MOV* OF TKUPFKACNE.
(, nri Division, fourth Wednesday in October, annually.
noFssmojiu, cakds.
i (JLVI KIIDVSE .V ANBLEK,
Attorneys at law,
KNOXVILLE AND FORT VALLEY, UA.
Q E OULVERHOUSE, F. A. ANHLEY,
Knoxville, Ga. Fort Valley, Ga.
■nettl-W-ly
L. If. WHITTLE,
ftTTORN E Y AT LAW,
MACON, GEORGIA.
H'ICK next to CONCERT HALL,over Payne’s Drug Store
i».6, [4l-ly.]
THOMAS B. CABAIfISS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Porsytli, Gra.
Bri 1.1, attend promptly to all business entrusted to his
care in theCountiesof Monroe, Bibb, Butts, Crawford,
, Pike,Spalding and Upson. [may 12 ’sß]
WOOD’S
’HOTOGRAPHIC
PALACE OF ART!
lIIOB.iBLV largest anil best appointed Estab- I
• in the South, if not in the United States. Is
| ol the most popular and interesting places of resort in
la jo, unit is daily thronged with crowds of delighted visi
im. The
Collection of Diotures
‘cry large, embracing every style known to the art, from
Smallest Ambrofype to the life-size Portrait. Wood is
• [ rrmfced, regardless of labor or expease, that his GAL
• I V shall continue to be the
ieadquarlers of Fine \ris in Use South
Employing permanently the best talent to be procured to
1 • •*is Photogrophs, in entry etyG, to nature, and
r ‘rci satisfaction is guaranteed in every instance. A
r V.°| ltcU °o the celebrities of the day on exhibition,
has just been added a splendid Picture of the
'e ot Wale* and suit, Blondin, Judge Douglas, and
„ »>oo numerous to mention, but which the, public are
■YcCuuiiy invited to call and examine. As Wooi> uses
Qe t>ut the best materials In his business, persons in want
* * ood Picture will tind it to their advantage to patron
:s as Pictures can be had bore a t prices
■t" as elsewhere and of superior style. Amhrotypes,
■ -erreotype, and Plain Photographs of every size at low
■ r;cM - Cal]and see R. L. WOOD,
I n.i #, Washington Block, nearly opposite the
■ Lanier House, Macon, Ga.
i THE'GEORGIA
|nnii: ixmjkaxce co.upaxv,
OF
I COLUMBUS, GEO.
P-HARTEHED CAPITAL - - $250,000
| DIRECTORS.
v M u McG °UKh, W. H. Young,*
I C Codv hj ' J * G - Stru PP er »
is: iaJi J. p. iusm.
■&C « T u ’ W. 11. Hughes,
■aouem&n, James Ennis,
L. T. Downing.
lon JNO. MoGOUGH, President.
I Secretary.
i d-v'p scores, merchandize, cotton and otbei
I : „‘.q ’_‘“ J '■ ads of insurable propeny, against loss
5 V.**®*. Applications received and policies ig
■ >*, JOSEPH M. BO A HUMAN,
Agent for Macon and vicinity.
jotice to Builders and Jobbers.
I limber, for sale.
' F-uerU X ".V 0, V d infor m his friends and the public
• * * baa the largest and best lot of
I l ' IS °* 11 1* LI BBER
*!■ r «h!blted in Middle r,*
tizes and commonly conßi9lin S of Scantling
■ hustured flooring J.w houaebuildiu K i quartered
| kinds suitable forbuildin? 0 *^ 112 ’ ceilin * r - and &11
-will is near the
Proad oo accommodating emi" o *?’ and will d€l }? er at
■fr-hase, address me at „“ ' An Y person wishing to
J 1 sug;'y to meet the day tr lf * ! and 1 wi!l selld horKt
■'•m to the mill free of char™ ° al *’ lclut y re ’ 8 > and convey
’ * ° ____ 0. B. BURNEY.
lEORGIA MANUFACTURE;
pV warranted to work’well! UPerlor home made article
I Straw Cutters,
. * r P*tent, foreal® fc*
Kwl/10 *
-<aTh4N WEESL
BUSINESS CARDS.
rHO6. HX* £>EMa3,,Sß ' o. O. SPARK!
HARDEMAN & SPARKS,
WARE-HOUSE
AND
Commission Merchants.
MACON, GA„
WILL give prompt attention to the selling and storing
of Cotton, and to the filling of orders for plantatioi
and family supplies. With many years experience am
with their best efforts to serve their friends, they hope tc
have a continuance of the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to them. Liberal advances made when reaulrrd
August 15th IS6O. (i y .) q
D. C. HODGKINS & SON,
lItALEKS IS AND MANOFACTERKSS Os
C3r XT INF SI,
* IF PIBTOLB,
And Sporting
OF K VKBY DK.iOKIPTIOH, ('j
A FEW DOORS BSLOWTHB* , Jr^aB^^^E>i.'S
Jan. 1,1860. ts
IEONWORKS,
TJAtOX, GEORGIA.
T. O. NIBBET,
HAVNIG removed his FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
WORKS to the line of the Rail Road near the Macon
St Western Shops, he is now prepared to manufacture all
kinds of
MACHINERY AND CASTINGS,
ALSO
Steam Engines & Boilers,
On terms as favorable as any Establishment either North or
South. (mar 18) T. C. NI?BET.
JOHN SCHOFIKLD, JOSHUA SOHOFIEID
►Schofield & JBro.,
FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS
IUACOJV, GF.OUGIA.
WE are prepared to Manufacture Steam Engines,
CIRCULAR SAW .MILLS, MILL and GIN GEAR
ING, SUGAR MILLS,
BRASS AND IRON CASTINGS
Os every description lUOili RAILING and VEK
ANDAHSt Having the most complete assortment of
Iron Railing in the State, which for elegance, ne&tacgs,du
rability and design, cannot be surpassed, and are suitable
for the fronts of Dwellings, Cemetery Lets, Public Squares,
Church Fences and Balconies.
Persons desirous of purchasing Railings will do wall to
give a call, as we are determined to offer as gooa bargains
as any Northern Establishment.
yy* Specimens of our Work can be seen at Rose Hill
Cemetery, and at various private residences in this city,
jan 1-1861
Change of Programme,
W. J. M’ELROY & CO.
HAVE removed to the New Building on 4th street
near the Guard House. We continue to manufacture
.Swords, Sabres, Bowie Knives, Spurs, and general brass
work, Farmers’ Tools, Ac.
ALSO FOR SALE,
Tin and Japan Ware.
Sale Room up-stairs on second floor.
We will be pleased to see our friends aud customers, and
serve them so far as we can.
W. J. McELROY,
junelS A. RFYNOLDB.
B. H. WRIC LEY,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Ralston’s Granite Range,
(Next Door to Express Office,)
MACON, ------ GEORGIA.
oct 29 —y
WOOL WANTED
FOR THE SOLDIER.
fIIHE good and patriotic citizens of the country are j
A called upon to dispose of their surplus wool to the
undersigned.
The great necessity of securing a supply of wool to clothe
our bi ave soldiers now confronting the enemies of our coun
try, is evident to every one. Let them have it. Bew are ot
speculators.
eIT Payments will be made in cash only or one half
cash and the other in shirting at 50 cents, or sheeting at 55
cents per yard.
J G. MICIIAELOFFOSKY,
june IT —-ts Capt. aud Post Q. M., Macon, Ga.
To the Creditors of the Ocmulgee
Bank of Georgia.
I HA VII beeu appointed, under a. decree in Bibb Supe
rior Court, to receive and audit all claims against the
Ocmulgee Bank of the State of Georgia, and to make dis
tribution of the assets of said Bank among the creditors.
All persons hav ng claims against said BaDk,are request
ed to present them to me on or before Wednesday, August
18th, 186-3, as I shall on that day, at my office in Macon,
Ga. proceed to audit all claims and make distribution of
the assetts of said Bank under said decree in chancery,
july 15-6t* L. N. WHITTLE, Auditor, Ac.
"notice."
ALL persons are hereby notified that my wife,Francis
Evans,has deserted my bed and board, without a
sufficient cause or provocation—hence I take this privilege
of forewarning all persons not to credit her on my account,
as I shall not be responsible for them, neither will I liqui.
date the same. HENRY EVANS,
july 22-1 y*
VARIETIES! VARIETIES!
SERVICE and 3FRGF.ANTB* SWORDS and BELTS Oi
one own manufacture, at reduced prices. A ar c fu
comparison is respectfully solicit M.
Gilt Laces and Braids,
yRUMS, “Confederate make,”
GILT BUTTONS, large and small,
GAUNTLETS, per “ Bermuda,”
8,000 KNITTING NEEDLES,
6,000 CIGARS,
15 doz 0 and S WOOL CARD?;
A Small Lot of Envelopes,
PLAYING CARDS, Ac., In Job Lots,
OIL ENAMELED CLOTH, a «r a»llot for eale low
to close ocns'gnmenU.
ora stoojt of
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c.,
is quite full and will be offered at low prices.
Watch Repairing—This department of our busi
ness is at present in chargeof Mr. E. Mac&sknet.
We will r eceive anything at all available for goods sold
or in settlement of notes or accounts.
feb n E. J. JOHNSTON A CO.
lIOIIJE J FACTIKE.
WE are prepared to make to order and repair, at shor
notice, MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, Ac., Ac
Also, Sewing Machines repaired, and new parts made, an
tnachinesadjusted,by a practical and experienced workman
Public patronage respectfully solicited.
U n 1P 1. J. JOHNSTON A 00.
STEEL aud German Silver Spectacles
Convex and Colored Glass, Railroad Spectacles and
Goggles A l%r«e supply for retail trade just received by
n a,. J JGttciSTQN * 00.
MACON, OA., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER O,IBUA
Letfcr Uroui lion. Hill.
Ga., August Pist. lbC3.
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of jour favor calling
attention to certain charges made against
me by some of my assailants, and asking
me to reply, aod allow you to publish mi
vindication. Other friends have written
me letters of similar tenor. In order to re
deve all honest misapprehension, I make the
following statement, which I trust will h*
least be satisfactory to all who are wilin<*
to think favoral ly of me. Such of rnv cor
respondents as remain unanswered, will
plea-e oousider this as an answer to them ;
A few of the public journals of this State
have suggested my name as one kt to be
voted for iu the approaching election for
Governor. It has been done without any
agency or mauagemente of mine. Perhaps,
it has proceeded from a few ardcDt friends
who had determined to comp 114,1 oni tne with
their votes—without regard to any reason
able prospect of success. That I have some
such devoted friends, 1 have reason to know
To these 1 have always said, “while I could
not complain of a well intended kindness—
l would not consent to occupy the position
of an aspirant or seeker for an office.” 1
now repeat that declaration. Not that 1
was afraid or ashamed to disclose my opin
ion on public affairs—but that I felt eou
tempt and disgust for the business of wooing
popular support.. I have but little of self
reproach on that account —and am resolved
not to add to it. lam well satisfied that
our present, condition as a people, is main
ly attributable to the prevalance of that de
moralising custom. The people have them
selves to blame—that they have generally
bestowed their confidence upon those who
were most adroit in this desp;cat*le art.
ILve they had enough of it ?
I have never felt the desire to occupy the
Executive office, even in ordinary times.—
Now, with its vast responsibilities and its
immense patronage, it is surely not a place
to be coveted by any modest, conscientious
man. He who accepts it with any other
view than to devote his time and raieuts to
the welfare and happiness of the peopie, is
unworthy of the station.
It suits the purposes of those accustomed
to kill off adversaries by detraction, to ascribe
opinions and designs to uie that I never
anlertained. And friends who have had
sufficient expeiience to know how little re
liance is to be placed on pledges and plat
forms, “ask lor a sign./' it io charged that
1 am in favor of a reconstruction of the
' Union—opposed to the prosecution of the
| war, and to the Administration cf JLVoaidont
Davis. I answer these charges to gratify a
i class of friends, who are really ignorant of
of my sentiments, and not with* the hope or
or desire of appeasing the wrath of enemies,
who regard me as having designes on their
Commissary Department. Men will fight
des .-erattrly for subsistance. Since my res
ignation of my seat as a member of the
Congress of the United States, which occur
ed immediately upon the withdrawal of my
colleagues, I have taken no active part in
politics. I had ofteu expressed ray honest
convictions, that the destruction of the
'Union would be followed by a long and
bloody war, disastrous beyond precedent in
its results, to every section and that the idea
of dissolving the Union, with the hope of
reconstructing it, on basis more permanent,
and protective of the rights of the slave
States, was fallacious and absurd. I com
pared the effort to accomplish such an impos
sibility, to the folly of taking the most deli
cate glass vase and crushing it to atoms, in
the vain hope of collecting the scattered
fragments, and, by re unite)ng them, mak
ing the shattered vessel more comely and
durable than it was before. It was a strange
delusion —without which the Union could
not have been brokeu. I believed what i
said of the impossibility of reconstruction.
Time aud events have deepened these con
victions.
1 fdt little eon fort in the flippant assu
rances of sanguine orators, “that the Yan
kees could not tight if they would, and would
not if they could/' I knew that time was
when they had fought, and I believed that,
by collision with our brave troops, they
would learn to do it again. In war, as in
polities, it is unwise to underrate your adver
sary.
The war, with its afflictive train of suffer
ing, privation and death, has served to
eradicate all idea of reconstruction, even
with those who made it the basis of their
argument in favor of disunion. I always
regarded it as impossible, except by the sue
cess of the Northern arms, and then only
the Union in name, and not the free Gov
ernment of our fathers. I want no such
Union as that, and will not accept it.
The best argument in favor of disunion,
and the one most relied on by its advocates
was apprehension for the security of our
slave property. If it was not then in dan
ger, it is in extreme peril now. So far as
Mr. Lincoln and the Abolitionists are con
cerned, there Ls nothing left us but to re
sist to the la3t, by ail the means at our com
mand, their efforts to destroy and despoil us.
They present us no alternative hut ruin
or victory. No fraternal appeal comes from
the fanatical Abolitionists, to pause and
consider ol terms of peace. lie is resolved
to conquer us and extirpate slavery, or fail
ing in this, to intensify the hatred ol the
two sections to such a degree as will create
an impassable gulf between the people of the
United States aud those of the Confederates
States, that shall make them enemies forev
er. Surely, no true Southerner can desire
peace, with the surrender of our invaluable
institution. Independence itself would be
but an empty sound, if obtained at such a
CO3T.
1 am not the eulogist of anv Uvinn man,
and never intend to be. Indiscriminate
praise is as worthless as indiscriminate cen
sure. I bhall continue to exercise my rights
as a freeman su kmg as I am free, in express
ing an honest opinion as to the merits of
any measure of public policy. In doing this
I shall endeavor to bo guided by my con
victions of rigf.t and expediency—and not
to be iufluenaed by personal dislikes lam
not aware mat I entertain any such feeliDgs
towards any of our public men. While I
have Dot approved of every act of President
Davis’ administration, 1 am not' prepared
to say that I know of another more capable
of serviDg the Confederacy in the dischare
of the embarrassing duties that devolve up
on his high office. I sympathise with no
factious opposition to his udmiuistr&tiou.
Occupying the position I did, I did not think
it becoming me to attempt to outstrip the
L-aders of the revolution in their efforts to
stimulate the youth of the country to volun
teer. i made no inflamatory appeals to
their patriotism, but I denied them not iuy
aid and my sympathy in their tryiug adven
ture. I was impressed with the idea that ex
ample was and superior to any power of words,
since I declined to volunteer, I did not feel
willing to urge others to do what I failed to
do myself. Early in the struggle the youth
of my own household, and those of my near
est kindred, flew to arms. The soil of Vir
ginia has drank deep of the life-blood of my
gallant young kinsrneu.
If to mourn the tall of the thousands of
youthful victims; if to pity the sufferings
and trials of tho maimed and wounded : if to
lament the havoc and inhumanities wrought
by a cruel foe ; it to regret the pains and
privations of the sick and war-worn soldier;
if to desire that he should receive sufficient
pay to supply his ucces*ary wants; if to
sympathise with wretched and helpless wom
en and children ; if to sigh for the the return
of peace, an honorable, lasting peace, con
stitute opposition to the war, then am I op
posed to it.
With iuy thanks for the friendly interest
you manifest in my behalf,
I remain, gentlemen,
Your friend aud obedient, servant,
Joshua Hill.
To Messrs George W Adair, John J. Thrash-
I er, and James sj. Calhoun, Atlanta, Ga.
Patriotic Letter from the Hon. J.
W. Lewis.
Cartersville, Ga., Aug. 25, 1863.
Eihtors Atlanta Intelligencer:
1 authorized the Mayor of the City of
Charleston to draw on me for one thousand
dollars, to be expended either in the pur
chase of refreshments for the noble soldiers
now fighting in our defence, or if not- thus
needed, then to go to the relief of the poor
and suffering of the city.
I authorize, aud respectfully request of
the Governor of Georgia to draw on me for
one thousand dollars to be expended in the
purchase of salt tor the wives and widows of
Georgia soldiers, and hopefully trust that
others will do likewise, by thousands. As
to myself, I feel that to a certain extent, I
belong to my country, yet I respectfully de
cline the invitation of many friends to be a
candidate for CoDgress from this District;
at the same time, though, feeling grateful
for this manifestation of their confidence in
me. I fielieve that lam at present in the
proper position to do more good for the !
country; and now having very briefly dis
posed of these matters, 1 some space iu
your columns to treat upon a subject of vital
interest to the whole country at the present
period, to-wit: the embarrassed condition of
our finances and what, in my judgment, is
the proper remedy.
And in the first place, I remark that, iu a
great and sudden revolution, such as wc are
involved in, thinking men would not only
calculate certainly upon financial derange
ment, but also derangement and suffering in
every department and position iu life. All
things considered, with the blessing of God,
we have sustained ourselves beyond all pre
cedent in the history of the world; aod if
true to ourselves and to our cause, we shall
recover from our recent reverses, and when
done with gunboat fighting, and the enemy
gets spread out into our country, in the
work of devastation, the tide of our affairs
will chauge, and many of our foes will get
a possessory title muca less to be desired '
than a confiscatory one, to a portion of our '
sod, three by six feet“or less. The truth is,
they have no right, no just cause to invade
us, and we shall whip out this terrible fight!
if we can but get rid of those among us who •
have been whipped ail the time, without
ever having fired themselves a single gun. I
The States, in their State character, sepa
rate and alone, can bring back our money
matters to a healthy condition, and after
long thinking, and as close thinking as I
have been capable of doing, I am satisfied
that the States only can do it. Congress
has already voted the entire credit of the 1
States in their confederated character, and
any further vote in that direction will but
add additional depression to its credit. The
Confederate circulation must be reduced,
and greatly reduced, this can only be done
by the States, and done in this way : The
Legislatures of the States, each for them-1
selves, can loan their credit to the Confede
rate Government by the issue of its bonds,
bearing a low rate of interest, and sold for
Confederate note.:—the State Governments
to loan tho»e notes to the Confederate Gov
ernment, taking in place thereof Confederate
Bonds bearing a low rate of interest. Thus
we can relieve ourselves. To show the dif*
VOLUME XLT-NO. IT,.
fereoce between Stve and Confedetate erect
it, it is only necessary to look at the mark t
value of State and Confederate securuiea
1 have thus stated the text of our finan
cial relief, and will promise to elaborate it
in ist details, in any way desired by the pub
lic, either in writing or speaking, as for as i
may be ablo. The truth is, we must have
money, and for myself, I am willing to be
taxed one-tenth —one-fifth—one-half—all!
yes, all, if necessary to gain our indepen
dence. Respectfully,
John IV. Lewis.
E«K*apt* of Pri«on<»r« from Fori
Delaware.
Yesterday afternoon five Confederate pris
oners : A. L. Brooks and C. J. Fuller, i <*.
G, 9th Georgia; J. Marian, company D,
9th Ga.; Win. E. (Massey, co. B, 18th
Miss., aud Juo. Dorsey, co. A, iScuart'.l
- Artillery, arrived here from Fort
Delaware, having made their escape fre tu
Fort Delaware on the night of the Ilfth in.-t.
The narrative of their escape is interesting.
Haviug formed the plan to escape, thev im
provised life preservers by tying four can
teens, well corked, around the body of each
man, and on the night of the 12th mst. pro
ceeded to leave the island. The night be
ing dark they got into the water and swam
oft from the back of the island for the shmr
Three of them swam four miles, and landed
about two mile below Delaware (hty; the
other two being swept down the river, float*
ed sixteen miles and lauded at Christine
Creek. Another soldier (a Philadelphian >
started with them, but was drowned a sboit
distance from the «hore. He said he wag
not coming back to the Confederacy, but
was going to Philadelphia. He bad meat
canteens around hfo bodv, but was nut an
expert swimmer.
The three who landed near Delaware City
laid in a cornfield all night, and the next
evening, about dark, started on their way
bouth, after first having made known their
condition to a farmer, who gave them a good
supper. They traveled that, night twehv
miles through Kent county, Del., and the
next day lay concealed in a gentleraaiTs barn
From there they went to Kent county, Md ,
where the citizens gave them new clothes
and money. After this their detection waa
le.-s probable, as they bad been wearing
then uniforms the two days previous. Tbe)
took the ears on the Philadelphia and Haiti
more Railroad to Towuaeod and rode lo D. .vet
the capital of Delaware. Sitting near them
in the the cars were a Yankee Colonel and
Captain, and the provost u;uard ptu-Gvj
through frequently. They wor*- noi di t\
ered, however, though to escape defection
seemed almost impossible. They got. ofl
the train at Delamar and went by wav of
Barren Creek Springs and (Juantico, Md.,
to the Naiifcicokc river, and got into a euua!
Here they parted company with fivn otu
ers who escaped from Fort Delaware some
days previous, as the canoe would not hold
ten of them. In the canoe the) wen; to
Tangier’s Sound, and, crossing the Chesa
peake, landed iu Northumberland county,
below Point Lookout, a point at which the
Yankees are building a fort for the confine
ment of prisoners. They met with greaL
kindness from citizens of Heathsville, who
contributed $l2O to aid them on their route
They soon met with our pickets, and came
to ttiis city on the Y'ork River Railroad.—
These escaped prisoners express iu the live
licst terms their gratitude to the people of
Maryland and Delaware, who did every
thing they could to aid them. There was
no difficulty experienced iu either State in
finding generous people of Southern sympa
thies, who would give them boUa money and
clothing, and put themstdves to any trouble
to help them on their journey.
These geutlemcu state that a large num
ber of our prisoners at Fort Delaware have
takcu the oath aiyl enlisted iu the Yankee
service. The Yankees have already, from
prisouejs who have takeu tin* oath, enlisted
270 men in the 3d Maryland cavalry, IGQ
men iu a battalion of heavy artillery, and
150 in an infantry regiment. To effect
those enlistments they circulate all sorts of
lies among the prisoners. The chief lies
are to the effect that Gen. Len has resigned
—that North Carolina has withdrawn from
the Confederacy and sent
from the State on to Washington to make
terms for re-entering the Union, and that
Virginia is only waiting for Lee’s army to
be driven from her borders, to resume her
connection with the Yankee nation.
They tell the men if they enlist they will
be sent out West to fight th« Indians, and
will never be sent South where there would
be any danger of their capture. When a
prisoner agrees to enlist his name is put
down in a book, and he is inarched from
the main body of the prisoners to another
part of the island to jom his companions in
shame, who lives in lents there. He nevez
comes back among his old comrades, for
fear, as one of our informants remarked,
“we should cut his d—d throat.” They
are jeered and Looted by their late com
panions as they pa .s out from them Th*rj
are termed “galvanized Y ankees “
Gur prisoners are dying m Fort Delaware
at the rate of twelve a day. Their ratioan
are six crackers a day and spoilt beef—-
Rich. DU.
The Florida at VVoRK.—The steamer
Florida has turned up again on the track of
the Yankee shippiug. The ship Francis B
Cutting, which arrived at New York on the
24 th, reports having been overhauled by
the Florida on the 6th uit., in lat. 42 deg.
10 min., lon. 41 deg. 20 min. After con
siderable negotiation, the Cutting
on board 230 passengers, the Florida agreed
to bond her in the sum of 000