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COLUMBUS TIMES
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No subscription received for a longer term than
three months.
ADI ERTISIIVCi RATJES :
Advertisements inserted for $2 00 per square foi
the first insertion and $1 50 for each additional.
Where advertisements are inserted a monti, t e
charge will be S2O per square.
Announcing candidates $lO, which must invariably
be paid in advance.
A deduction of2o percent, will be made on all
advertising accounts over SSO, when prompt pay
ment is made.
nEOßCilA—Marion County :
[> IJLE NISI. Whereas, Amanda L Cattle, Ad
lb miuistrajtrix upon the estate of David L, Murry,
deceased, having applied for letters of dismmissiou
from said Administration. . v
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and
singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased,
to show cause, if any they have, why said Adminis
tratrix should not be dismissed from said adminis-
U Civen under my hand and official signature, Oc
tober sth, 1863. MALCOM HAIR,
doc 12 rnfirn Ordinary.
«and EORCiI A--Marion County s
WHEREAS, B. A. Stary, Administrator upon the
estate of Joseph JS. Stary, late of said county,
deceased, having applied for letters el dismssion
from said administration. '
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and
singular tho kindred and creditors ol said deceased,
to be and appear at my office within the tune pre
scribed by law, to show Cause, it any they have, why
said letters of dismission should not be granted to
said applicant on the first Monday in October next.
Oiveu under my hand and official signature* Jan.
22d, 1864, HAIR,
jan 25 milm Ordinary.
Estray Notice.
JONATHAN ENGLISH, of the 772d District G,
J M transmits, to me the following certificate ot
an estray steer :|A deep red color, supposed to be 3 or
4 years old, marked with a crop and underbit in the
right ear, and underbit and split in the left. Ap
praised by James Cooper and Jeremiah Cartledge,
freeholders, to be worth one hundred dollars.
A true extract from the Estray Book this 30th
January, ISM, A. P. JONEb, Cl k I. C.
feb 1 ts
GEORdU-Marion County :
I)ULE NISI. Whereas Carrie James, Adm’x on
Xli the estate ol Daniel James, Jr., having PeO
tioned this Court for letters of dismission trom said
Administration. . ~ , . . „ ,
These are therefore to cite and. admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased
to be and appear at my office within the time pre
scribed by law, and show cause if any they have,
why said Administratrix should not be dismissed
from said on the first Monday in
J uly, 1864. . , .
Given under my hand and official signature, this
December the 7th, 1863. MALCOM HAIR,
dec 14 m6m Ordinary.
Administrator’s Sale.
By'virtue of an order from of Ordinary of
Taylor County, will be sold before the Court
house door of said county, on the first Tuesday m
March next within the legal hours of sale, a valua
ble negro BOY by the name of Jacob, sixteen years
old. and tho property of the estate of;Jamcs Mont
gomery, deed. GEORGE 11. DAY lb,
feb 3 40d -**>» Miar
Estray Notice,,
DINKINS McCOY\ of the 77th, District G. M.
transmits to me the following certificate ol an
Estray Yoke of Oxen. One a red and white color,
and another a white and brindle color, marked with
a smooth crop and underbit in both ears. About
4years old. Appraised by A. S. Boydm anil Joseph
Lawson Biggers, freeholders ot said county and
disriot, to bo worth four hundred dollars.
A true extract from the estray book, this the 26 th.
of December 1863 A. B J ON Eb,
J an4 —w6od Clerk 1. C.
Medical Card.
DR. E. A. ROSSI.
FORMERLY Surgeon to the New Orleans "Fe
male Infirmary," tenders his services to the Cit
izens of Columbus in all the brauchesol lusprotes-
M Special attention will be deVoted> the treatment
of the diseases ot vvomem. *
kuU Surgical operations performed lor Stone in
the Bladder, Fistula in Ano, Visieo- Vaginal fistula,
Hydrocele, Congenital and Accidental Phyuiosis,
Varicocele, tlcemorrhoids or Piles, Callous impas
sable strictures, False Passages, 1 allapes or Uub
Foot, and contraction of the fingers, Strabismus or
Sou in ting. Aneurism/V urix or diluted veins* 1 teiy
glum, Cataract and 11 air Lip; also lor the remov
al of all tumors or abnormal growths from. any part
of the body. „ . r , • ,
Diseases of tbs Uenito-Unnary System, comp rsing
tho different stages of Ghonorrheea, Strictures.
Gravel, Spermatorrhea, Syphilis, in its primary
secondary,tertiary and heriditary lorms.will receive
particular attention. . , .. ~
References given whenever desired as well as the
recommendation ot many years practice in New Gi -
leans: Consultation hours every day at his olhee
in the Masonic Hall Building, from 16 to 12 o clock
a, m,, and from 2to 4 o'clock p, in. Patients willdo
well to call precisely at those hours, as bclore and
after that time will be devoted to visiting persons in
the city.
Address all comhiuicatidns to aav
DR. E. A. ROSSI.
Columbus. Ga,
N. B.—Patrons from a distance will be visited
and treated at home if desired. 1 shall be thankful
to my proffessional brethren tor any tavoi the> maj
do me by sending me persons ■ requing Surgical
attention.
will also bestow particular attention to
the treatment of the different forms ot Ulcers,.Rheu
matism, Gout. Scrofulous affections, Syphuiticerup -
tions, and all other chronic diseases ot the skin.
Medicated Fumigations and Steam Sulphurous
Baths, as employed in the hospitals in. Europe and
America, will form a part of my treatment,
feb 11 3m E.A.K. ..
NOTICE.
TIIE notes and accounts of J. 11. Daniel & Cos„
have been placed in our hands for collection.
Persons indebted to them and unahing to pay, will
please come forward at once and do so. Those who
do not wish to pay we will endeavor to make them.
We are also authorized to transact any busme.-s
"'AMS?* BBMIKOS;
lob fi dim Attys at Law.
Pleasant Hour.
v r rillSnld and well known SALOON we have re
i fitted and opened for business. Wehaie Imee
Bowling Alleys and necessary fixtures, and shall b>
conducting our business in an orderly manner, hope
to merit a liberal BARKINGER.
feb 16 ts
FRAiUK ALLKX.
THIS beautiful and Thorough Bred STALLION
I will make the en- mug Spring Season at the
CHATTAHOOCHEE COURSE, his old stand, near
Columbus, On., commencing the loth inst,, and end
ingon the i;'dh of June next.
I will not attempt here a long pedigree or descrip
tion of FHANIv, as his form, blood, beauty, period
malices and fame, are too well known to make »t
“Terms— sloo (or the Season in advance. Should
a mare not prove in foal, she will be entitled to his
h fob mm an " ther b6aS ° n ° e °P wf PRYOR.
"Wanted to Ui«,
A GOOD FIELD HAND, Man or woman, Good
wages will be paid monthly if desired. Apply
at this office. Bob. 29
100 Ih*. Blue Hass.
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
iV For sale by b. I LMBLRIi N.
feb IS ts Druggist under Cook s Hotel.
Old Iron Wanted.
ait F. wish to purchase a large quantity of SCRAP
VV IRON. both cast and wrought tor ’ which cash
will be paid. lIARKIbON, BEDELL A CO.
jan 27 ts
Fine Smoking and Chewing Tobacco.
t T WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
/\ For Rile by J. PBMBERTON,
ieb 13tt‘ Druggist under Cook's Hotel.
GOODRICH & C 0. 5
(Formerly of New Orleans,)
74. BB.OAD ST.,
eOIJI!flBI«, t«A.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Staple cJb F*aney
DRY-GOODS.
ARE constantly receiving fresh importations, di
rect from Europe, of staple and fancy DRY
GOODS, which they otter cheap for cash,
feb 5 3m
Beaver skin* Wanted,
THE highest price will be paid or Plow Steel given
in exchange for Beaver Skins, A largo number
wanted. Enquire at
feb22 4w L. lIAIMAN Ac BRO.
Albany, Eufaula, Cuthbert, BainbrUige and
jjlakely papers copy 4w and send bills.
%kwm ,
Vol. XI.
J. w. WARREN & CO. Proprietors J. w. WARREN, Editor.
Change of Schedule.
MUSCOGEE RAIL ROAD, )
Superintendent's Office, >
Columbus, Dec. 3d. 1863.)
ON and after Dec. 6th the Mail Train on this Road
will run as follows:
Leave Columbus 7 45 P. M.
Leave Macon G 30 P. M.
Arrive at Macon 4 18 A. M.
Arrive at Columbus 2 00 A. M.
Passengers can now go through to Charleston, via
Savannah, without delay, as the Mail Train on the
Charleston and Savannah Railroad makes close
connection with the Central Railroad at Savannah.
YV. L. CLARK,
Dee 4 ts Supt. Muscogee R, R.
Change of Schedule.
ON and after December 6th, the Tassenger Train
on the Montgomery & YVest Point Rail Road
will
Leave Montgomery’ 10 30 A. M.
Leave West Point 2 30 P. M.
Arrive at Columbus 7 10 P. M.
Leave Columbus 2 30 A. M.
Arrive at Montgomery 11 37 A. M.
Arrive at West Point 7 50 A. M.
Making through connections to and from Atlanta.
Freight leaves Columbus 8 40 A. M,
Freight arrives at Columbus 8 00 P. M.
D. H. CRAM,
Dec 4 if Supt. & Eng’r.
Change of Schedule.
Office Engineer and Superintendent, ]
Charleston and Savannah Railroad, V
Charleston, Feb. 18, 1864. J
ON and after SUNDAY", Feb. 21st, Passenger
Trains will
Leave Charleston 7 15 A. M.
Arrive at Savannah 4 25 P. M.
Leave Savannah , 7 00 A. M.
Arrive at Charleston 4 30 P. M.
Passengers by this route from Columbus, Mont
gomery, Albany, Fufaula, Ac., pass through Sav
annah without detention.
Hi S. HAINES,
feb 24 lw eoa3w Eng'r and Supt.
Notice to Travellers and Shippers!
Office Muscogee Railroad Company, )
Columbus, Ga., Feb. 22, 1864. j
On and after this date persons purchasing tickets
and receiving and shipping freights over this road,
will be required to furnish the exact change.
YY. L. CLARK,
feb 24 lm Superintendent.
Shipping Notice.
MUSCOGEE RAILROAD, )
Superintendent’s Office, >-
Columbus, Dec. 22d, 1863.)
Owing to [the want of sufficient transportation for
Government freight, private freight will not be re
ceived at this depot until further notice.
W. L. CLARK,
dec 23 ts Supt.
OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY,)
Columbus, Ga-., Feb, 14th, 1864. /
Much complaint being made of the delays of this
Company in forwarding merchandise, I am instruc
ted to advertise that the rules of the Company re
quire that Government packages shall have prece
dence over all others, and next in order packeges
forwarded by friends or associations to officers and
soldiers in the held or hospitals. The observation
of this rule together with limited facilities for trans
portation, necessarily cause delay in the forwarding
of packages for merchants and others.
S. H. HILL,
feb 13 1 m Agent,
OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY. \
Augusta, Ga., Feb. 10th, 1864, j
Legal '•notice is hereby given to all concerned, that
persons who ship packages containing spirits, wines
and cordials, without informing our Agents of the
fact will not be entitled to, nor will they receive, the
benefit of valuation. Spirits, wines or cordials, will
not be forwarded by this Company except under
special contract JAMES SHORTER, Supt.
feb 13 1m Acting President.
Express notice.
All freight for shipment by the Southern Express
lyust be pre-paid from this date, except for the Gov
ernment. S. 11. HILL,
feb 15 Jm "Agent.
N OTH'MS.
QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE 1
, Columbus, January 27,1863. j
On the first of each month. Major Jno, E. Davi3,
Post Quartermaster, will make payment to all em
ployees of this department, Also to owners of
slaves hired, and for property rented, Parties’in
terested will present their bills to Major Davis
monthly.
The employees of the Transportation Department
will be paid by Gapt. 11. D. Cothran. All purchases
of supplies and payments therefor will be made by
myself. F. W. DILLARD.
Major and Quartermaster,
jan 29 till apl 1
OFFICE MOBILE & GIRARD R. R. {
Girard. February 20.1864.)
On and after this date all parties receiving or ship
ping freights over this. Road, will be required.to tur •
nish the exact change for freight.
W. H. WILMIAMS,
feb 20 ts * Agent
NOTICE.
HEADQUARTERS POST, I
Columbus, Ga., Jan. 27, 1864./
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 6,
I. All officers or soldiers remaining in Columbus
over 12_liours will require a pas? from these Head
quarters,
11. All persons between the ages of IS and 45 years
visiting Columbus (Officers of the Navy and Army
stationed at this Post excepted) will in future be re
quired to procure a pass from
the Post. No Other document than Hie pass spec
ified will be regarded by the officer charged with the
examination of passes.
111. Officers and soldiers absent from their com
mands. or citizens claiming exemption by virtue of
contracts or otherwise, will save themselves annoy
ance by immediately procuring the required pass.
By order of Col. ROBERTSON.
CIIAS. WOOD, A. A.
jan 29 ts
NOTICE! -
lam ready and prepared to receive SUBSIS
TENCE TITIIES due the Government at this Post,
and earnestly Beg that all parties will send forward
their dues without delay to the Tithe Agents or my
- elf. Sacks are always ready at my office.
A. M. ALLEN,
feb 23 2w Maj. A C. S.
PLANTATION WANTED,
TO PURCHASE OR RENT!
ONE that will accommodate sixty hands.
Inquire at IHIb OFFICE.
feb 26 ts
Piano for Sale.
» VERY superior instrument just received from
A the front, with request to sell. Drigg s patent
seven octave —carved n.scwood finish, and uij»enect
order. Apply to H. D. COTHRAN,
feh 24 st*
To Those lilterected.
Notice is hereby given to all parties having funds
in our hands, that the same must be withdrawn prior
to the Ist of April next, or under the Jaw we shall
he compolled to return it, which will subject them
to a tax of thirty-three and a third percent, on the
amount. . ELLIS, LIVINGSTON <X CO.
Columbus, Ga., March 2d, ts
Columbus, 6a., Tuesday Morning, March 8,1864.
(Eitt) Military JUivectary
HEADQUARTERS POST—II 6 Broad Street,
Up Stairs.
Col. J. YV. Robertson, Com'g.
Gapt. Ciias. YVood, A. A. G.
Capt. J. S. Smith, A A & I G
YY. T. McKendree, Chief Clerk.
ENROLLING OFFICE.
Capt. YV. S. YVallace —rear of Jones’ Building.
ORDNANCE I)EPARTMENT.
Cor. Olgethorpe and St. Clair Sts.
Maj. F. C. Humphreys, Com’g.
Capt YV. Latham, Ex. Officer.
Lieut. J. M. Mulden, Military Store Keeper
QUARTERMASTER DEFT.
At No. 15 Broad Broad St.
Maj. F. W. Dillard, Com’g.
Maj. John E. Davis, Post Q. M.
Capt. H. D. Cothran, A. Q. M.
C OMMISSAR T DEE T.
At King, Allen & Camak’s YY r arehouse.
Maj. A. M. Allen, Com’g.
Capt. J. H. Graybill, A. C. S.
ENGINEER’S DEFT.
Capt. Thos. Moreno.
Lieut. YVm. Hansell.
MEDICAL DEFT.
G. B. Douglass, Post Surgeon.
(Office at Wayside Home.)
J S W r HiTE, General Hospital Snrg. in Charge.
J P Moore, “ “ Surgeon.
L D Carson, “ " Ass’t Surgeon.
R Fowler, “ u “ “
YV YY r Dickie, “ “ “ “
NAVAL DEFT.
Office near the Old B ridge.
J. 11. Warner, Chf. Engineer.
PROVOST MARSHAL.
Capt. Geo. N. Knight, (East of the Bank of
Columbus.
Examining Board.
J S YVhite, Senior Surgeon.
The Board meets at the General Hospital on
Tuesdays and Fridays.
WUI. 11. H. PHELP§.
1 AAA CONFEDERATE CUPS,
lUUU “ PITCHERS,
. “ BOYVLS,
“ SOAP,
“ COPERAS,
Dried Fruit,
Sugar for YYLiol,
Meal and Flour Sieves,
Confederate Sewing Thread,
Cotton Yarns to Exchange lor Country Pro
duce.
By YVM. H. H. PHELPS.
mar2d2twlt
I'. S. Marshal Sale.
WILL be Sold on the first Tuesday in April next,
between the usual hours of sale, before the
Court House in Muscogee county,.a fine four wheel
carriage, levied on to satisfy twenty-six fi fas vs
•Beall & Murphy, one fi fa vs A. A. Beall and one fi
fa vs R. A. Murphy, garnishees in favor of the Con
federate States of America for interest due on debt
to allien enemies to the 30th August, 1862.
PHILIP A. CLAYTON,
C. S. Marshal.
Columbus. March Ist til
NOTICE.
All persons hoi ding.lnterest and Non-Interest
Certificates of deposit, or money collected on ac
count or otherwise, are hereby notified to call for
the same by the 20th day of this month, if not, the
amounts due them will be funded in due form of
law and held as special deposit, subject to their
order. A. FRAZER,
Pres. East Ala. Ins. Company.
Auburn, Ala., March 2d —st*
_ - -
Notice to Stockholders in the Bank
of Columbus.
Columbus, Ga., Feb. 4th. 1864.
On the first MONDAY" in April next, an election
will be held at the Banking House for nine Direc
tors of said Bank, for the ensuing year.
DANIEL GRIFFIN,
feb tde President.
Special Notice to Stockholders,
Muscogee Railroad Company, 1
Columbus, Ga., March Ist, 1864./
All persons to whom Dividends are due are re
quested to call for the same on or before the 26th
iust.
All amounts not called for by that time will be
held in Confederate Treasury notes of the present
issues as special deposits for those to whom the same
may be due.
By order of Board of Directors.
J, M. BIVINS.,
mar 1 till 26th Sec. and Treas.
BANK OF COLUMBUS, t
Columbus, Ga„ Feb. 25, 1864./
Notice is hereby given that all depositors in this
Bank are required to withdraw their deposits by the
twenty-fifth day ofMarch next, in order that they
may choose for themselves between funding and
taxation tinder the new currency act, before the
first day of April following.
And that all persons having claims upon this
Bank for Deposits, Bank Balances, Collections,
CoUificates of Deposit, Checks, Dividends or other
due accounts are required to settle them by the 25th
March next, othwise the amounts due them re
spectively, will be funded in four per cent. Bonds,
according to the act of Congress of 17th inst., for
their accounts, unless especially directed to the con
tra. D. ADAMS,
flbb2s till Ist April. Cashier.
Sun and Enquirer copy. ~
Warehouse Notice.
ON and after the first day of March next, the
charge for storage on Cotton in our Ware
houses will be ONE DOLLAR per bale per month.
KING k ALLEN,
WARNOCK k CO.,
HUGHES «fc HODGES,
J. R. IVEY k CO.,
GREENWOOD k GRAY,
POWELL, FRAZER k CO.
Columbus, Ga., March 2d, 1564.—1 m
A PROCLAMATION.
BY JOSEPH E. BROWN,
Governor of Georgia.
To the Officers and Members
of the General Assembly :
\ S in my opinion* the public exigencies require
that the General Assembly convene at an ear
licr.day than that fixed by Law f.-r your meeting, I
issue this my Proclamation, requiring you. and each
of you, to assemble in vour respective Halls, in the
Capitol at Milledgeviflo, on Thursday, the 10th day
ofMarch next, at 10 o’clock, a. m.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal ot
the State, at the Capitol in the city ot
Millegeville, this 27th day of February,
in the year of our Lord eighteen huudred
andsixt> E. BROWN,
Governor.
By the Governor:
N. C. Barnett,
Secretary of -State,
mar 2—lt
Monday Evening'
Notice.
Columbus Arsenal, Ga. )
March 4, 1864. >
Persons holding claims against the Ordinance De
partment at this poiut are requested to present the
the same for payment, to Lt. Muldon, Disbursing
officer for this Arsenal, by the 20tk inst.
F. C. HUMPHREYS,
Major & Ord Offieer Comd’g Arsenal.
mar 5 6t
Printer Wanted.
A good|, steady Compositor can find perma
nent work by immediate application at this
office. PUce $1.25 per thousand.
For Chattahoochee.
The steamer Jackaon, Fry Master, will leave for
the above and all intermediate landings, Tuesday
morning at J o’clock.
Gen. BpcKNEß. —This officer has been as
signed to Gen. Hood’s old division, in Long
street’s army, and by general order dated the
22d ult., lie assumed command. A corres
pondent of the Savannah Republican says:
Gen. B. expressed himself highly honored in
being appointed to lead these time honored
veterans, and as he placed impicit confidence
in" them he hoped they would give the same to
him. Great satisfaction is manifested in this
turn of our affairs, as no doubt the bickerings
and ill feelings of the contest for the major
generalcy will now cease. Gen. Buckher is a
very courteous gentleman and does not want
a name, which goes a long way in obtaining
the confidence of the old soldier who is al
ways suspicious of one of whom no one has
heard anything.
— l~ ——
A gentleman just from Tallahassee informs
the Macon Telegraph that the story of the
movement upon Tallahassee by the enemy
from St. Marks, had no better foundation than
this: A deserter escaped to the bloclcadeFS
and carried information that the coast guard
had been sent to Lake City ;, whereupon the
enemy landed about fifty men and destroyed
all the salt works on Goose creek. This led
to the report that they were marching into
the interior for Tallahassee.
The Habeas Corpus Writ in North Car
olina. —Judge Battle of North Carolina has
refused to issue the writ of habeas corpus in a
number of substitute cases on the ground that
writ in all such cases was suspended by
the late act of Congress. Judge Manly it is
said takes the same ground.
Chief Justice Pearson, however, takes a
different view of the matter. lie has not only
granted the writ of habeas corpus in substitute
cases and decided that the repeal of the sub
stitute law was unconstitutional, but on Thurs
day he ordered the arrest, of an Enrolling offi
cer in Guilford county, to answer for a con
tempt in not obeying the mandate Qf a writ ot
habeas corpus , issued by- him ; the officer in
doing so, making returns in accordance with
the act of Congress, and. acting under orders
of his superiors. It now looks as if a collision
between the military and judicial authorities
was inevitable—unless one side or the other
✓
backs down.
Later from Florida.
FURTHER particulars of the late skirmish.
By passengers on the Gulf train last even
ing we have gathered the following particu
lars of the late kirmish on Wednesday last, at
Camp Finegan :
On Wednesday afternoon the First Florida
Cavalry, together with the Eleventh South
Carolina Infantry and the Twenty-seventh
Georgia Infantry, advanced to reconnoiter the
position of the enemy at Camp Finegan, which
they have occupied ever since their defeat at
Ocean Pond.
A portion of the Florida cavaly r under the
command of Capt, Stephens, as they advanced,
found the enemy in ambush, when Capt,
Stephens ordered them to retreat, w hen they
were fired on by the enemy and Capt S. killed.
All the cavalry then withdrew and dismount
ed, and with the Eleventh South Carolina and
Twenty-seventh Georgia, the latter under the
command of Col. Z. T. Zachery, commenced
the attack, and soon routed the enemy, taking
a number of guns and from forty to fit tv pris
oners.
During the battle our troops drove the ene
my some four miles back. They abandoned
their dead and wounded, who fell into the
hands of the Confederates. The number ot
the enemy’s dead and wounded our informants
had not learned correctly, although they'-are
said to be numerous. About thirty Federal
prisoners arrived at Lake City oil Wednesday
night last, and have been sent to Tallahassee.
The Confederate loss is about forty killed
and wounded. A Captain of the 27th Georgia
is among the killed. James W. Avery, ol the
27th Georgia, Company C, was also killed.
He was from Crawford county. Elijah Har
per, Cos. H, and William Thomas, Cos. D, 27th
Georgia, are among the wounded.
But fetv of our wounded in the battle at
Ocean Pond have died. The greater portion
of them have been furloughed and sent home.
Some of the! wounded Yankees, w hites and
blacks, are still in the hospital at Lake City,
The Boston Y"ankee Major, who was in com
mand of a negro regiment, and was severely
wounded, is still in Lake City, and has been
placed in the same hospital with his black as
sociates.
A number of our wounded arrived in this
city last night. They are all in good spirits.
They are under the impression that the Yan
kees have a considerable force in Florida, and
that another severe battle will soon take
place.
Eight Confederate blockade runners, who
were shipwrecked on the Southern coast, ar
rived last night on the Gulf train. —Savannah
News, bth.
Fort Powell. —On Tuesday and IN ednes
day the Y ankee fleet fired no shot at Fort Pow -
ell. The weather was unfavorable for their
operations on both days, and perhaps some of
their ships were a little sore after the hand
ling they got on Monday. The bombardment
of Monday was heavy, the Y'anks delivering
569 shells. The fort began the fight, and
opened on them while getting into positiou.
Fort Powell is absolutely intact. Indeed, it
is stronger than on the first day’s attack.
Meantime the garrison is in fine spirits and
enjoying, the boxes and barrels of roast tur
keys, and hams and pies, and biscuit and
cake, which the ladies send to them. The
boys are of the opinion that they are having
quite a good time of it, and a pleasant relief
from the monotony of post and garrison duty.
$3 Per Month.
Interesting- Correspondence.
Quite a spirited correspondence has re
cently taken place between Major Gen.
Pickett, of the Confederate army, and
Major General Peck, commanding the
Yankee forces at Newbern, N. 0. In
the fight near Newburn some weeks ago
our forces, under Gen. Picket captured,
among other prisoners, several deserters,
who after proper trial, were ordered to be
executed. In opening the correspondence
Peck enclosed to Gen. Pickett a paragraph
which originally appeared in the Peters
burg Register , stating that Col, Shaw was
shot dead by a negro soldier from the
other side of the river which he was span
ning with a pontoon bridge, and that the
negro was watched, followed, taken and
banged after the action at Thomasville.
The Yankee General insultingly in
forms Gen. Pickett that the ‘‘Government
of the United States has wisely seen fit to
enlist many thousand colored soldiers to
aid in putting down the rebellion, and has
placed them on the same looting in all
respects as her white troops.” To show
the action of his Goverment, he encloses a
copy of Lincoln’s proclamation on the
subject. He then proceeds with more
than usul Yankee impertinence, and calls
on Gen. Pickett to “disavow this vidtation
of the usages of war, and to bring the of
fenders to justice,” and beliving that this
will be done, he adds: “I shall refrain
from executing a rebel soldier until I learn
your action in the premises.”
Gen. Pickett, in his reply, gives Peck
to understand that the paragraph is with
out foundation and ridiculous, but takes
the opportuity to inform him that if he
had caught any negro who had killed
either oflicer, soldier, or citizen of the
Confederate States, he should have caused
him to be immediatly executed. In reply
to the Yankee General’s threats of retalia
tion, General P. says:
“I have merely to say that I have in
my hands, and subject-to my order, cap
tured in the recent operations in this de
partment, some four hundred and fifty
(450) officers and men of the U. S. Army
and for every manyotz hang, I will hang
ten (10) of the U. §. A.”
The next letter of Polk encloses a list
of fifty-three names, whom he alleges “are
loyal and true North Carolinians, and duly
enlisted in the 2d N. C. infantry.” He
asks for them the same treatment in all
roojvoom na la Jim lU'iSOUCrS of War.
In his reply Gen. Pickett aeknow\ca s «,
the receipt of the list of fifty-three names,
and says it will enable him to bring to
justice many who have up to this time
escaped their just deserts. He returns to
Gen. Peck the names of those who have
been tried and convicted by Court-Martial
tor desertion from the Confederate service,
and taken with arms in “duly en
listed in the 2d N. C. infantry, U. S. A,”
and informs him that they have been du
ly executed according to law and the cus
tom of war.
The following letters subsequently pass
ed between the two officers :
Headq’rs Army and Dtst. op N. C., )
Newbern, N. C., Feb. 20, 1804. j
Major Gen. Pickett,
Confederate Army, Petersburg :
General: Soon after your retreat from
Newbern 1 had the honor to address you
respecting 53 loyal North Carolinians who
who had fallen into your hands. They
having been duty enlisted into the 2d N.
Carolina regiment, I ask for them the
treatment, of prisoners of war.
Your attention is called to the enclosed
slip, cut from the Fayetteville Observer,
of Feb. Bth, 1864, setting forth that some
of the prisoners taken near Newbern have
been executed, which I hope will prove
unfounded.
“ Traitors Executed. —Among the pris
oners captured by our forces near New
bern were several deserters from our army.
We learn by an officer just from the spot
that two of these have already been exe
cuted, and others are undergoing trial.”
Having reported this matter to higher
authority, I am instructed to notify you
that if the members of the North Caro
lina regiment who have been captured are
not treated as prisoners of war, the strict
est retaliation will be enforced. Two
Colonels, two Lieutenant-Colonels, two
Majors, and two Captains, are held at
Fort Monroe as hostages for their safety.
These officers have not been placed in
close custody, because the authorities do
not believe that any harm is intended by
you to the members of the 2d North Caro
lina regiment.
I am. very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN PECK,
Major General.
Headq’rs Dep’t North Carolina, 1
Petersburg, Va., Fep. 27, 'O4. }
General : Your communication of the
20th instant is received. Your letter of
the 13th, referred to, was received and
replied to by flag, under date of 17th.
You have doubtless perused my reply
ere this, and are aware of the fact tha’ the
men <l duly enlisted into the 2d North
Carolina regiment,” spoken of by you, had
been duly enlisted in the Confederate
service previously, and had deserted from
same; that they were taken in arms fight
ing against their colors; were tried by -a
duly organized Court, sentenced and exe
cuted.
If the officers of the Confederate States
army whom you speak of “as hostages for
their safety” can be proven to be deserters
from the Federal army, you will certainly
be fully justified in treating them similar- j
ly ; otherwise, should you retaliate, yuu
will simply be guilty of murder.
The subject does not, however, admit
of discussien, and I reler you to the con
cluding paragraph ot my letter of the lGth
inst.
I am, General,
yery respectfully,
your ob’fc serv’fc, <jg|
G. E. Pickett, Maj. Gen.
Maj, Gen. John Peck, U. S. A.
The New \ ork Journal of Commerce
says that on the bloody field of Shiloh
when the carnage was over, a soldier was
found standing, his legs somewhat spread
apart, and his arms thrown convulsively
outward, his posture that of a living man,
agitated, perhaps, by a strong emotion.
He was, nevertheless, stone dead, a ghast
ly monument of seeming life along side
tjhe hecatomb of fallen corpses. Another
body lay partially prostrated on one side,
the right hand holding to the mouth a
piece of cheese which the set teeth were
almost in the act of grasping.
Hung for Desertion. —Mr. Pleasant
Smallwood, a native of Hall county, and
a private in the 21st Georgia, was hung
iu this city yesterday afternoon for deser
tion. He went over to the enemy, and
when captured by Col. Lee’s cavalry had
on a Yankee uniform. He met his death
with firmness. His family—a wife and
eight children—reside in Summerville,
Chattooga county.— Memphis Appeal sth.
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[Special to the Memphis Appeal.]
Macon, Miss., (via Mobile,) March 4.— Se"
venty five negroes, headed by four white offi"
curs, who were in pursuit of a small party of
our scouts, were designedly led to Col. Ross’
camp. Discovering their danger they beat a
hasty retreat, when they were followed by de
tachments from the Oth and 9th Texas cavalry,
who pursued them to their breastworks at
Yazoo city, killing forty five of their number.
The enemy is reported to be moving towards
Goodman, north of Canton, on the Mississippi
Central railroad. B.
From up the Road.—We learn on reliable
authority that Grierson made a raid on West
Point on Saturda} r last, and destroyed by fire
every house in the place, together with every
thing else of value.
A Federal spy was arrested at DeSoto on
Sunday last. It appears that he had made the
acquaintance of a widow there on Saturday,
married her on Saturday, and ran off and was
captured by the assistance of dogs on Sunday.
He was brought to this city last night.
Our informant gives further accounts of the
outlaws in Jones county. Their numbers
have increased; they have three cannon and
other arms, and continue to commit depreda
tions upon every one they could lay their
hands on. He says that they have taken
G,OOO sacks of corn and other property be
longing to the Government at Paulding. The
preacher they killed, as we reported a few
days ago, was named Carlisle.
The position of Gen. Forrest was not known
hut it was supposed that he was falling back
before the heavier force of Grierson. — Mobile
Tribune , 3d.
(Corresdondenco of the Montgomery Advertiser.)
Outlaws In Alabama.
Sparta, March 2, 1864.
Editors Advertiser: ‘Report was brought
here last night from Brooklyn, that a considerable
force of deserters and Yankees, about
were then approaching this county from the direc
tion of Chattahoochee bay. A messenger was sent
to Evergreen to telegraph to Pollard for troops.—
It is thought here of Yankees they are
deserters from Covington, of whom report says
there aro about 2,000, well organized and officered.
There is a great dearth of corn and provisions in
that county and the counties of Florida bordering
thereon, and doubtless this is a tory raid to get
corn.
We have a conscript officer hero gathering up
all the men for the army, and it is a great pity that
'»<«« b£,s not been sent to Covington with a force
Sufficient to Itc Tftßt immtor of desor
ters infesting that region of country, whoso pres
ence there and hero would be more destructive
thau an actual Yankee force.
Considerable excitement, of’course, prevails here
at this time, as it is expected the raid will
to this point and beyond. The people, what few
there are left, are arming.
In haste. Philo.
The Anti Substitute Law—A Dissenting
Opinion, —According to the Sandersville Georgian
Judge Hook, in hi case brought before him last
week in Washington, expressed his'own opinion
as follows:
I. That substitution is authorized by the Con
script Acts and the rules and regulations of the
Secretary, of War, made in pursuance thereof, in
bis own judgment, amounted to a contract, the
obligation of which it was not in the constitutional
competency of Congress to impair.
2. That the substitutes themselves in the oases
before him, not being yet liable on their own ac
count, the aet of January sth, when enforced,
makes the Government get the services of two
men where it only has legal claim to one. And as
it could not be supposed Congress intended any
Sjuch consequence as this, this fact itself throws
light on the transaction of substitution occurring,
under the law authorizing it, and pointed to the
unconstitutionality of the aet in question.
3. That ho would, with the views entertained by
him, at once declare the law unconstitutional and
void, and discharge the applicants, if it were not
for a decision of the Supreme Court, made at Ma
con last year, in which the Court several times in
the course of their decision treated the whole mat
tor of substitution as mere gratuity, and not bind
ing on Congress. He, therefore, in deference to
what he believed would necessarily be their ruling
on the law in fquestion, declared the act of 6th
January constitutional, and, accordingly, reman
ded the applicants into the custody of'the enrolling
officer.
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The Army. —Our information from Dalton ad
vises ns of universal activity among the troops on
Wednesday and Thursday. What it portended
we could not t pretend j to say, as the opinions of
those we have seen, who were just from the front,
, were so dissimilar as to what would be tho denou
meiit wo could form |no satisfactory opinion. The
majority think the V ankees could have
a tight "at any time, if they wanted one. While
there wa-- much speculation among the officers and
men, Gen. Johnston was prudently keeping his
own counsels. We receive the strongest assur
ance ' from every one, of the splendid condition of
the troops, who are eager for anj- movement their
leader may direct.— Mnapkia Appeal, l>th.
By lilli*, LiTingiton & Cos.
ON TUESDAY, Bth J/arch, at 11 o’clock, we will
sell in front of our store,
An Excellent One-horse Roekawuy, nearly new;
in good order.
10,000 Fine Cigars,
mar 7 td $3 50
By Elli*, Livingston & Cos.
Tobacco.
ON Tuesday, Bth March, at 11 o’clock, we will sell
in front of our store,
98 Boxes Good and Fine Tobacco,
mar 7 $3 50
Confederate States Depository.
Columbus, March Ist, 1864.
Holders of Treasury Notes (except those bearing
interest) can now obtain Certificates which will en
title them to four per cent. Bonds, which privilege
will continue until first day of April.for notes of all
denominations, after that date, all notes above the
denomination of Five dollars can only be funded a
sixty-six and two-third cents to the dollar, except
One Hundred Dollar Notes which are no longer re
ceived after that date for public dues and can only
e funded at a further reduction off.en percent per
month. The Certificates issued, as well as the Bonds
or which they will be exchanged, are receivable in
payment of taxes for the year 1864, and are not sub
ject to the tax imposed as on other Bonds.
Come forward promptly and obtain your Certifi
cates and not run the risk of being excluded by the
presure that will take place towards the end of the
month. W. H. YOUNG,
mar Z till Ist April Depositary.
Enquirer and Sun eopy till Ist April and send bill
to me.
Plantation and Shovel Iron.
I HAVE on consignment 20,000 lbs. of Plantation
iron, and will receive next week some Shovel
Iron, winch 1 will exchange tor Bacon or Mil for
Confederate money. W. *♦ Ivtvriiiiv,
max 31m