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J. W. WAKKEW ' - “ Editor.
Sut„r<l;iy itrnilft March 12, Mi.
A “ Muss.”
Uur yesterday’s telegram represented Gov.
Brown astraddle the Confederate Congress,
■ind, with a big stick, belaboring its most im
portant and prominent measures. The news
created a considerable sensation in our city,
aud we learn that “Springfield’' was specially
jubilant at the indication that a collision be
tween the Confederate Government and the
State of Georgia is impending. We must
confess our surprise at some of the positions
assumed by Governor Brown, but we shall
await the publication of the message before
expressing our opinions in full.
The Richmond Whig thinks that the next
European news will not unlikely inform us of
Borne movement in the British House of Com
mons, looking to the recognition of the Con
federate States. The onslaught of Earl Derby
on the foreign policy of the Palmerstonian
Cabinet foreshadows a purpose on his part to
make that issue. The plan of procedure will
doubtless be, the presentation by the respec
tive friends of the Poles, Danes and ourselves
in a distinct form, and upon motions affecting
each in turn, the unjust and treacherous pol
icy pursued by the Palmerstonian Cabinet in
respect to each. The succession of assaults
thus mado will probably be followed by a mo-
tion of want of confidence in the ministry,
which, in the present temper of the English
people towards Russell, will be apt to prevail.
This last proceeding will be had, only when
the House is fully informed of Russell's cow
ardly policy, and tho public mind aroused to
the highest pitch of indignation that a com
promise of national honor can produce.
Outlaws Caught. —A few days since, we
learn from the Rome Courier , Col. Cook, with
a detachment of the Bth Texas rangers,
pounced down upon a camp or assemblage of
skulks and deserters, near the line of Polk
and Paulding counties, and captured some
fifty of them. It is reported that one of the
clan was mortally wounded, and three more
slightly, in resisting the arrest. About twenty
were conscripted, and as many more forward
ed, under arrest, to Atlanta.
Latent from tiie Nortli.
The /latest Northern papers received in
Richmond contain the usual multitude of dis
patches, rumors and speculations; but the
most important and interesting feature of the
news is the information .and developments they
disclose of the late raid on Richmond. Their
accounts, as far as received, give only the
particulars of the fitting out, starting and
early operations of the expedition ; of the ac
complishment of the object of the expedition,
“nothing positive was known” at the North,
though the papers add, very significantly, that
“most important news was expected.” The
true object of the expedition, however, is
plainly told. Tho New York Herald discloses
it as clearly and unequivocally ns do the dis
patches taken from the body of Dahlgreen.
In making public the plot, the Herald says :
“AH tho important intelligence relative to
the brilliant movement of Kilpatrick's cavalry
upon Richmond has been in our possession for
several days, but we have withheld it for pru
dential reasons, and in compliance with the
wishes of the military ant.horitiaa at Wash
ington. Yf e felt it onr duty to refrain from
publishing it until we were sure that it could
not interfere or damage tho operations of our
forces. All restrictions being now removed,
its publication can in no way affect the re
sult.”
Relieved at length of the obligations of si
lence, the Herald reveals the plot of move
ment in the following language:
“General Kilpatrick, with a dashing cavalry
force, is rapidly pressing his way to Richmond,
with instructions to sack the rebel capital , re
lease the Union prisoners there, and cut the tel
egraph and railroad communications between
General Lee and his base of supplies. iSo far
as heard from, the movement has been com
pletely and brilliantly successful, and proba
bly by this time has culminated in a crushing
‘Yankee raid' into Richmond. We are not
without hope that Kilpatrick has thus been
enabled to solve the problem of the release of
our long-sutiering soldiers held as prisoners in
the rebel capital. He may possibly fail; but
we trust that even greater results thou the
release’of our soldiers at Richmond may
crown his daring but hopeful enterprise. The
great mistake was not to have made it before
the rebel Congress adjourned."
The Herald says that simultaneously with
Kilpatrick’s movement, General Butler was to
move up from the Peninsula, and make a dem
onstration upon Richmond. It says the city
is “comparatively defenceless,” and that with
co operation from Butler from the Peninsula,
the movement would be almost certain of
success.
Devastations of the Exbmy in Missis
sippi.—A letter from Mr. 11. S. Smith, dated
Mobile, 2d instant, says li the enemy took off
on the railroad fionx Enterprise to Meridian
and thence to Okolona, about 3,000 to 3,500
of our most able-bodied negroes, and alHhe
mules and stock from many of the plantations,
Four of my negroes, who left with the Yan
kees, have returned, heartily sick of their new
fiiends. Mr. S. lost eight in all, as we un
derstand.—Macon Confederate.
1 iie Council of State. —We arc author
ized to say that Gov. \ unce has summoned
the council of State to meet in this city on
Thursday the lltli of this month. We are
satisfied, from what we learn, that the object
of calling the council together is for the pur
pose. of considering the propriety of convening
the Legislature to take into consideration the
question of currency. Gov. Vance has only
taken this step at the urgent solicitation of
the State treasurer, and we assure our friends
at a distance that, should the Legislature be
convened, it will be with no view to seceding
from the Confederacy. This State took the
initiative on a perplexing state of the currency
once before, and other States, we have cause
to believe, have profited by her action, and
may we not iook for a similar result now?
[Raleigh Progress-.
It is somewhat remarkable, savs the Wil
mington Journal, that every Judge in the
Confederacy, State_J>r Confederate, before
whom habeas corpus cases have been brought,
involving the question of the constitutionality
ot the act of the Confederate Congress, of
Jan. 5, lsG4, putting an end to the exemption
ot persons by substitution in the army, lias
sustained the law and affirmed its constitu
tionality, with the single exception of Judge
than on of North Carolina, who has recently
given an adverse decision.
•It has also been remarked and is not a little
remark-worthy, that in no single case brought
belore Judge Pearson, to which the Confede
rate Government has been a party, has he fail
ed to decide against it. So uniform has been
his course, so well known and decided are his
proclivities, that, no matter what the case
may be, the public are always prepared for
the same result —decision against the Confed
erate Government.
A STnc.uLAR Episode of the War. —
We clip the following from the Colum
bus Ohio, Journal:
Years ago, two New England brothers,
named Moody,‘left their Eastern home to
push their fortunes in the world of use
fulness and business. Being men ot ed
ucation, one took the bar and the other
entered the pulpit, the lawyer settled in
Mississippi, the pastor in Ohio. Both won
distinction in their several professions and
both became prominent in their respec
tive States. And during all the years
that passed, their mutual regard remained
intimate and tender.
The war of rebellion broke out, Both
brothers took up arms—the lawyer in be
half of the rebellion, the pastor in behalf
of the Union. They both received com
missions—the lawyer as Capt. George
Moody, and chief of Artillery in Long
street’s army, the pastor as 001. Granville
Moody, and commander of the 74th Ohio
volunteers. At the battle of Stone river
the two brothers met each other in battle
array—the rebel captain under Bragg,
and the Union colonel under Itosecrans.
Subsequently Colonel Moody resigned his
commission and returned to the duties of
the pastor. Captain Moody continued
wiht Longstreet till he made his ill-starred
assault on Knoxville. There, being disa
bled, he was left at a farm house on the
line of retreat, was taken prisoner, and
sent to Camp Chase, of which his brother
had been commandant. In the military
prison attached to this camp he now lies
tortured with inflammatory rheumatism,
to which he had been subject, and which
his exposure in the field rendered excru
ciatingly aecute. Thus situated, in suf
fering and a prisoner, the rebel captain
sent to his brother, the \Jnion Col. to
come to his assistance. The true and
loyal brother came, bringing with him
such material aid in tlfe form of ‘‘'creature
comforts,” as well as with fraternal coun
sel, as would make his brother’s situation
comfortable. And Colonel Moody is now
engaged in measures for his erring broths
er’s release on parole, in view ?of taking
him to his own house, so that he can min
ister to his comfort and restore him to
health; and with a fair prospect of success.
Rtimoi Nos More faphm eN
Rumors of a very plesant character
were rife on the streets of Petersburg Sat
urday. One was in effect that Gen. Matt
Ransom had succeeded in marching his
brigade to Deep Creek, Norfolk, and thus
gained the rear of the enemy’s camps at
Bowers Hill, midway between Suffolk and
Portsmouth, and captured some 600 of the
vandals, including many negroes. We
have no means of ascertaining the truth
of these reports, but we are satisfied that
at a late hour yesterday afternoon no con
firmation of them had been received in
official circles here. It is generally
known here, and among the Yankees too,
of cource that our forces have occupied
Suffolk for several days past. Up to Sat
urday they had not been disturbed, but
our pickets several mils hey nr., i s«ff<AL,
arP , t ,r,u w Lave been driven back some
distance Thursday night. NYe are unad
vised of the intention of our officers, but
that there is some wise end to serve by
this advance movement, is beyond a doubt
and it will doutless be developed at an
early day.
Roaring Mad.— A gentlemen who had
received information from Fortress Mon
roe as late as Friday night last, reached
Petersburg yesterday, lie says intelli
gence of the total tai lure of Kilpatrick’s
raid had reached old Picayune, yclept the
Beast, and that mountain of obesity and
mean whisky, was swelling with rage at
the tidings. The blear-eyed creatine
could not contain himself, and swore and
fumed with all the vehemence of a sailor
ora tooper. He declares that he will yet
liberate the Yankee prisoners confined at
Richmond, that several attempts have re
sulted in failure, hut he shall never “weary
in well doing.” The prisoners shall be
set free lie says, and shall yet hail Ben
jamin Franklin Butler as their deliverer.
It appears somewhat singular to everybody
outside of Fortress Moure, that Butler
should plan so many expeditions for the
liberation of the prisoners, but never ac
compaies any of them. Other Generals go
in person to superintend aud execute
their plans. This was Bonaparte’s cus
tom, and Stonewall Jackson’s too. But
Butler prefers ensconcing himself within
the thick walls of Fortress Monroe.
Petersbm y P.vpress.
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Maj. (Jen. J. C. Breckinridge passed
through Lynchburg, March 4, on his way
to his new command. The citizens of the
place serenaded him in the evening, and
called on him for a speech. He appeared
and responded in substance as follows:
Fellow Citizens and Soldiers: I come
before you to offer my thanks for the hon
or you have conferred upon me, not to
make a speech, for I have not made an ad
dress since the commencement of the war,
and I shall not make one until after its
close, but briefly return you my thanks.
I have never doubted and never expect to
doubt the result of the war in which we
are engaged, and I regard those as want
ing in devotion to the cause and traitors
to their country, who would doubt it. I
regard the prospects of the Confederacy
now, better than they have ever been
since the commencement of the war. Our
people know it, the soldiers know it,and
the people begin to acknowledge it.
The people of the North had mistaken
us; they regard us as an effeminate race;
but they have found that, man toman, we
are more than equal to them. They be-,
lieved that our young men were wild and
uncontrollable, and could not be brought
to endure discipline, but have found that
they could endure fatigue, toil and priva
tions of any description, with entire pa
tience, and be disciplined equal to any
troop: in the world.
1 have been hitherto serving in the
West, but have now, by the President,
been assigned to a command on anew
theatre—Southwestern Virginia. This
city, although not within the bounds of
my department, if she be invaded by 4he
enemy, I should feel it ray duty to rush
to her defence, and though there are
thousands of the people who, properly out
ol' the ranks of the army, I have no doubt
they would, at ray call rush to the dcience
of their homes with whatever arms they
could prooure, to check the invader un
til the regular troops could be brought to
bear upon them.
I thank you, gentlemen lor the atten
tion shown me, and with your permission
will retire.
Tiie Yankee Reverse in Flori
da— now It is Taken in tiie
North.
The Yankees confess very frankly to
their defeat in Florida, and there is much
dissatisfaction in the North on account of
it. An investigation into the. matter has
been ordered by Congress. Meanwhile
the press is freely commenting upon it as
a disaster.” The Herald says that the
whole movement grew out of the political
jugglery lor the next Presidency, and the
whole thing was a trick to secure the elec
toral vote of Florida. The Herald says
that “a thousand lives were lost in the at
tempt to get three electoral votes,” and
offers a reward of “one hundred dollars
for an authentic version of Old Abe’s joke
upon the expedition.” The New York
World is very sharp in its strictures, and
says the administration at Washington is
making extraordinary efforts to suppress
all the facts. _Jhe World says “the dis>
aster is mainly due to the cowardice of the
colored troops,” and that the expedition
was in charge of “Mr. John Hay, a fresh
and fair youth of some twenty or more
summers, who flourished in the Executive
Mansion at Washington as a private sec
retary of the President, and who the oth
er day was made Major General, and sent
South on apolitical expedition, of which
this young man was the leader, and his
mbster, Mr. Lincoln, the inspiration.”—
The Washington Republican , the official
organ, says:
“A letter regarding the Florida reverse
from Major General John Hay, has been
received, from which it appears that our
total loss in killed and wounded was eight
hundred instead of twelve hundred. Gen.
Seymour acted contrary to orders, or at
least, without orders, in pushing his ad
vance so far, and upon him the responsi
bility for the disaster mainly rests.
H£A fund is being raised in Ohio; called
the Vallandigham fund. A lady enclosing
a SSO subscription to Gov. Medary, of the
Crisis, accompanies it with the following :
“For refusing to speak by permission of
and within the limits of Order No. 38,
signed by Ambross Burnside,and choosing
to speak by authority as lie expressed it,
of Order No. I, the Constitution of the
United States, signed by George Wash
ington, Mr. Vallandigham is banished
from his home and country. We yet
hope he may return and receive the high
est honors of the Republic.
Col. Streiglfit’N Escape.
A narrative of Col. Streight’s escape from
Richmond is published in the Northern pa
pers. Previous to leaving the prison, lie re
quested those men who should reach Fort
ress Monroe to ask Gen. Butler to announce
liis safe arrival there to deceive the “rebels."
atajor McDonald and (wo other officers were
with them. The account says:
He then proceeded to a house on the out
skirts of the city, where he learned he would
find a temporary haven for twelve days. He
had favors and aets of kindness thrust upon
lvim. His waited frame grew stronger, and
one fine moonlight night ho left for our lines,
armed with two Colt's revolvers and a bowie
knife, lie marched boldly up Main Street,
dressed in a ragged, dirty, butternut suit, and
was stopped by a sentinel near the Tredegar
Iron Works.
He boldly inquired for the rebel barracks,
and changing his course took the line of the
Fredericksburg Railroad out of town. Halting
Upon the fortifications he walked some dis
tance along them, and not finding any one lie
made for the bridge at Mechanicsville, where
he crossed tlie Cltickahominy and met his
comrades. They then made a line nearly
north, stopping in the daytime in the woods
and bushes and marching all night through
fields and woods, avoiding all houses and
roads. Near Rappahannock they were dis
covered and pursued, but bid in a swamp.
They resumed their travels, and reached the
Potomac Wednesday night; but there were
some rebels in the vicinity who nearly cap
tured them as they were attempting to cross
the river, on (he following night. The next
night these soldiers guarded the river, and no
attempt was made, but on Sunday the prison
ers made their way up the country and cross
ed the liver to Blackiston’s Island, from
whence they, on Sunday morning, hailed the
steamer 12!hi, having on board 'Com. Parker,
under command of Acting Master McConnell,
by whom they were taken on board and hand
somely entertained, and landed at the Navy
Yard at, noon, having been ten days on the
road from Richmond.
Col. RalElgiccift—lfils Death.
The publication of Dalilgreen’s programme
for the sack of Richmond was the occasion of
constant excitement Saturday, and curiosity
to know what course the authorities would
pursue towards the 300 or 400 land pirates
put in durance at the Libby. To Dahlgreen’s
budget of villainy and cowardice there are to
be added some incidents which show, in the
most striking colours, the character of this
commander.
When the Yankees appealed at Frederick’s
Ilall, they captured there Captain Dement;
and this prisoner was taken in company with
Dahlgreen over the whole of his route. Cap
tain Dement reports that he witnessed the
execution of the negro guide, and that Da lil
greon furnished a rein from his own bridle
with which the unhappy victim was hung.
Captain Dement effected his escape in the
fight near Walkerton. When Dahlgreen
found the small body of Confederate catalry
in his front, lie insisted upon Captain Dement
riding by his side, as be advanced to demand
their surrender. The reply of one of our offi
cers to the demand ofthe surrender, was “give
them h—l, boys.” Dahlgreen fell at the first
fire, and the horse of Captain Dement was
shot under him, the rider fortunately esca
ping without injury. Dahlgreen received two
bullets in the head, two in the body, and one
in the baud. He died instantly.
(’apt. Dement escaped to a skirt of woods
and hearing some ofthe Yankee fugitives ex
pressing a desire to find him and to surrender
to him, came forward and received the surren
der ot almost the entire party. Dahlgreen's
body had been stripped naked and was lying
on the road, and it was by Captain Dement’s
orders that it was interred.
Both Captain Dement and Mr. Mountcastle
describe Dahlgreen as a most agreeable and
charming villain. He was very civil to the
prisoners, shared his food with Capt. Dement,
and on several occasions invited him to take
a nip of whiskey with him. He was a fair
haired, very young-looking man, with man
ners as soft as a cat’s.— Richmond Examiner.
Arrivals. —The Charleston Courier of the Sth
says:
Two more swift steamers, with valuable assor
ted cargoes, most on Government account, have
arrived at a Confederate port in safety,
TELEGRAPHIC?.
Reports of the Press Association.
Entered-according to act of Congress in the year
1863, by J. S, ThrasHee, in the Clerk’s office of,
the District Conrt of the Confederate Mates tor
the Northern District of Georgia.
Millkdgeville.lL —-Hon Linton Stephens yes
terday introduced a resolution in the House of Rep
resentatives declaring that peace should be offi
cially offered the eneriiy after each Confederate
victory on the principles of 1770, leaving each
doubtful State to decide her association by a fair
Convention of the people.
Richmond, March 11.—At auction to-day Con
federate eight per cent. Bonds, due 1881, brought
115 J, Interest Bonds of the 15,000,000 loan reg
stereJ, 122, cotton loan Bonds 190, closing at I|7.
Stocks generally down. Gold 23. Sterling cjx
change 2011.
Nothing of interest from the Peninsula to-day.
Charleston, March 11.—The Yankee force en
gaged in the expedition to Florida have returned.
The tents on Folly and Morris Island have
largely increased.
Mo further shelling of the city.
Demopolis, March 11. —McGibbons, the Fed
♦
eral spy, was executed this morning.
Richmond, March 11— An official dispatch re
ceived at the War Department from Gen. Polk
says Gehs. Ross and Richardson attacked Yazoo
City on the sth, captured many stores and de
stroyed much cotton that was about to be shipped.
The encmyjreturned to the city and held it’antil re
inforced. They were driven out of the city, which
was captured while the stores were being destroyed.
We captured quite a number of prisoners. Our
loss 50 kiiled and wounded. The enemy still oc
cupy Yazoo City and Liverpool. At the latter
place they are entrenching.
Sherman issued Gen Ordersat Canton in which
he speaks ofjinany regiments of his command as
being entitled to a furlough.
[For the Courier.]
IMxie Lund.
BY H. If. T.
Sons of freedom on to glory.
Honor’s path is steep and gory,
Fight away! light away! fur your dear native land.
Martyred heroes hover near you,
AY ardor spirits prop and cheer you.
Fight away! tight away! for your dear native land.
Then draw the sword for Dixie,
Hurrah! Hurrah!
In Dixie land we’ll take our stand
And live and die fur Dixie.
Away! away! away down South in Dixie.
Away! away! away down South in Dixie.
Hark the sound of Northen legions
Pouring through our mountain regions.
Fight away! &c.
Hear tho cry of wives and mothers,
See the blood of sous and brothers..
Fight away! &o.
Chorus.
Ruffian hordes are now advancing,
Seethe war-steed madly prancing.
1 iglit a way! <Cc.
On every .side the foe is teaming,
See the torch is wildly gleaming.
Fight away! Ac.
Chorus.
Let the drum and bugle rally,
Fv’ry man from mount and valley,
light away! Ac."
Leave your homes and household joys,
Gray-haired sires and beardless boys.
Fight away ! Ac.
Chorus.
Grasp the bayonet and the rifle,
Every spark of mercy stifle,
Fight away! Ac.
From each rock, and dell, and hollow.
Death to foeuicn soon shall follow.
Fight away! Ac.
Chorus.
11 ark I the joyful sounds are pealing,
Peace and plenty now revealing.
Fight away! Ac.
Our soldiers homewards now advancing.'
Hear the sounds of mirth and dancing.
Fight away! Ac.
Chorus.
Crown the soldier’s cup with pleasure,
Maidens dance a joyful measure.
Fight away! Ac.
War is savage, fierce and cruel,
Freedom is a precious jewel,
Fight away! Ac.
Chorus.
Licorice Root. —The Medical Purveyor of this
post has left at our . thee for gratuitous distribu
tion a quantity of Licorice Root for transplanting.
People should apply for i t at once, before it gets
too dry. This root, we understand, was dug in
South Carolina from a spot where twenty years
before some root had been planted, and neglected
aud forgotten. The plant, however, .thrived upon
the neglect, and the ground was found to be per
fectly matted with the roots. Licorice root, as all
our readers probably know, abounds in a sweet
juice which is much used by druggists and others
in demulcent, compositions, and it is also greatly
used in the manufacture of tobacco as well as in
some preparations of Confectionary. The root we
have is in all respects like that which is found at the
Apothecaries’, except that it is soft and green, and
in a proper state for germination. —Macon Tele
graph. i
Troops.— We learn that two fine brigades
of cavalry belonging to Gen. Forrest’s com
mand, but which have been for some time
past with General Long-street in East Tennes
see, were in Greenville, in this State, last
week. One of the brigades is under the com
mand of Gen. John T. Morgan, a cousin of
General John H. Morgan. These troops are
composed of Mississippians, Georgians, and
Alabamians, and are a splendid body of men,
well equipped, and very orderly. They are
commanded by Genu —— Martin. Whither
bound and on what Service we will not say.
We wish they had been in Richmond last
week when those villainous Yankees made
their raid so near it.
Some of the sick and wounded of these
brigades came-down the Greenville road yes
terday. If still in this city, we invoke the
generous attentions of our people to them.
[ C'oltimhia ( S. C. Guardian.
A Military Review. —There was a military
review uponasuiaJl scale, (but a noteworthy oc
casion) in front of the Teh graph office yester
day. A long time ago young Edgar E. Davis,
of Houston county, came into our "office,
emaciated and pale—his left arm and side par
tially paralyzed. He told us be had been
shot through the left lung at thebatlle of Mal
vern Ilill, anil his case was considered hope
loss. By the reckoning of Hie surgeon, Ji ls
wound had discharged forty-five gallons of
pus, weighing at least 37(1 pounds, but at
last, lie has recovered sufficiently to come
home with a final discharge from military ser
vice, in his pocket.
“ But,” says he, “ I shall go into service
again.” We expressed doubt, and lie replied.
“When I start again for (lie field, I am coming
up to mis office to report myself. Sure enough
yesterday morning, along he came, mounted
on a fine dark sorrel—handsomely equipped
with anew saddle and all the trappings for
cavalry service—l wo good blankets and a pair
of saddlebags—on the march to join Morgan’s
command at Decatur, to which point he had
to ride, the railway deplininglo furnish Irans
portation for his horse, llis left arm was still
small and weak, and he was a little short-win
ded, but otherwise in good health. His equip
ments had cost him over tour thousand dol
lars.
The down of youth is yet upon* his upper
lip, and we trust this patriotic and noble
young fellow will live to see it eorered with
the silvery beard of age. After a careful in
spection of man and beast, we pronounced
boib in first rate order, and be started on his
campaign full ofthe buoyancy of youtfi and
manly courage. Morgan’s command will hard
ly contain a finer young soldier, or one more
handsomely equipped, and comfortably pro
vided in every Way. He had still this final
discharge in his pocket, by passport.
Macon Telegraph.
CITY MATTERS. |
T. J. JACKSON, L,oc:al Editor.
The Rev. C. W. Howard will deliver a lecture
in aid of the Soldiers’ Friend Society, on SATUR
DAY NIGIITj at Temperance Hall. The friends
of the Society and of the soldiers are earnestly re
quested to attend.
Tickets can be had at Mr. Spear’s store. Price $2.
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Consignees per Mobile A Girard R. R. —
March 12—Maj Humpries, Maj Dillard, Maj Al
len, Capt H D Cothran, L May, Thos ‘Ragland, D
Grant, Eagle Factory, T Markham, Mrs Cham
bers,"Edward Smith, Mr Frazier, D Bozeman, W
II "William, Roberts A Tharp.
Sales To-dav. —lt will be borne in mind, that
Ellis, Livingston & Cos., will have one the most
important sales to-day, that ever came off in these
parts. All who wish to invest in good stocks
should not fail to he present.
Copper, Copper.— Maj. Dillards gives notice
that he wishes to purchase scraps of Copper, de
livered either here or to quartermasteJS in the
the State. Read tiie advertisement and bring
forward your copper.
Messrs. D. Keith, Manly A Co.—We were
not aware of the full importance ofthistirmto this
communiy and the country at large, until yester
day. A visit to their establishment at the old
Presbyterian Church, satisfied us of the magni
tude of their enterprise, and of its great utility
and practical benefits to the army and people at
home. We find that they have in full blast five
superior knitting machines, which are run by
steam, and capable of turning out one thousand
pairs of socks per week. And it is calculated that
in a short time, when the)' get their arrangemeuls
a little more perfected, they will bo enabled to
supply Johnston’s army in socks. The character
of their work is very superior, and reflects upon
their skill and pains the utmost credit. Three of
their machines are kept constantly running on
soldiers’ work. One machine is engaged in knit
ting for children or rather youths. One is engaged
exclusively on Ladies’ stockings, and turns off as
good and handsome work as the most fastidious
could wish, especially when the yarn is lino ami
well prepared. The yarn mostly used for soldiers’
wear isprepared by the Eagle Factory, though they
work up a considerable amount prepared by pri
vate hands. The finest yarn used is prepared by
the Macon and Tallahassee Factories though they
have not been able to effect arrangements by
which to obtain a regular supply of this material,
and only use it in filling out private contracts.—
They also uso various other qualities of yarn fur
nished by private individuals. The work done is
generally in accordance with the material furnished.
We saw some samples which we deem equal to the
best Northern or English work, though of course
unbleached. We were pleased with an article
termed “Railroad Socks” which arc so pliable
and elastic, that all that is necessary to be fitted
to a good pair of socks is to run the foot through
a piece of the net work, and cut off at the toe and
tie a string around the end This is convenient,
economical and labor-saving. We speak for several
pairs. In short the sock department is quite an
“institution”—and in addition to its other benefits
confers employment on a large number of ladies,
who are enabled to earn thereby good wages. We
may add that the needles used by this firm are
made by Mr. Bramhall, and are inferior to noue.
Messrs. Keith <fc Cos., also have in operation one
dozen Grover & Baker's sewing machines, by
which they have heretofore turned out jm y num
ber of tents and sacks for the Government, but
which just now are lying idle for the lack of os
nahurgs. By the aid of these they also finish up
in admirable style a large number ‘of cap fronts.—
Quite an improvenent has been made in this arti
cle since last Summer, when Mr. Keith had our
Local digging away on a “big job” often thou
sand, at five dollars a day, work or play. We some
times preferred the latter. Altogether this firm
is an indispensable concern, and we wish (hem
abundant success.
The Concert. —The Concert given by the Col
umbus “Martingales” on Thursday evening lor
the benefit of the Columbus soldiers in Beuuiug’s
brigade was rather slirnly attended, and j realized,
wo understand only about three hundred dollars.
Most of those iu attendance belonged to the col
ored population, whi<*h fact proves the patriotism
and loyalty of (his class in our midst. Some por
tions of the programme were rendered in good
taste and much of the mnsie was really excellent.
Considering the fact that the whole affair was got
ten up and executed by a band ol colored minstrels
in our city, we think it,passed off very creditably.
Acknowledgements. —Wo are under obliga
tions to Keith, Manly & Cos., for a sample of the
socks made by them, with the understanding that
we can get more if needed. We are gratified at
the consideration which prompts such kindness.
Everybody knows that Locals are needy—and we
arc glad that there are some slight immunities
if not much honor, attached to the position.
Unkind. —A lady friend is of the opinion that
we must have had our own bright, particular self
in view the other day in an item we penned com
paring some folks to gas-pipes. That’s rich!
Good opinions come thick and fast. Will compli
ments never end ? Give us a few more! We are
hugely pleased with the novelty of our position.
It’s a fine thing we are good Matured and manage
to keep cool under all the viscissitudes of surround
ing temperature. No danger of an explosion la
dies, don’t he alarmed.
Honors not Easy.— Yesterday our Local
slightly puffed up with liis recent promotion, and
new-fledged honors, put on his “ heaver” and
sauntered out to “show” himself and “put on airs.”
Hadn’t got far, before he met a fellow who sang
out, “Hello! Mr. Local ! are you the man about
whom Jill the papers are talking so nice?” “Yes
sir-ee,” says we. “Well,” says he, “do you think
they were lying or nit rely joking?” Local, rath
er taken down, is seen disappearing in the dis
tance—thinking tolerable loud, “maybe a little of
both.” Directly meets a, lit tie female girl, who
once know him in bis days of poverty and obscu-
rity. Says she, to the Local, “have you got any
butter to sell, I see you’ve got your ( burn on ?’>
Local begins to smell a considerable i/.ed mice,
and to think that things are not alwai what they
seem. Concludes to get in his hole at the office.
On his way thither, hears a delightful voice, ring
ing out in silvery tones from behind a counter in
a store,” “Come in Mr. Local. Glad to see yon ;
I want to make you a present—you acknowledge
them so handsomely.” Local begins to regain
his complacency, and steps in. The owner of the
delicious voice, goes behind the counter and baud
out a year of corn. Local feels docidedly “chawed”
- —thinks he smells a half a dozen and strikes
a bee-liuo for office, ruminating as he went, as
to whether the person alluded to, had mistaken
him him for one of those long-eared quadrupeds
which luxuriate on this kind of provender. Oh,
the path of genious, like the course of true love, is
a very rough one, aud Local is eouvineed that if he
is depemlaut on his mental lucubrations f..r im
mortality, bis chances are emphatically liiu.—
Reader, would you like to try your hand ? per
haps you will have better luck.
Persons wishing to purchase a desirable farm in
Alabama can have an opportunity to do so by
calling on Wm. C. Gray. See advertisement.
From Trans-Missihsii'l’i. —The last ac
counts represent General lYioe to be only
tew miles back of Wn-hinlou, Ark., with a
line army—number it is needless, for weil
known reason.?, to name. Toe aimy is in fine
plight and most excellent spirits.
Lieut. Gen. Kirby Smith lia« recently been
promoted to General and been given the com
mand of all the Trans-Mississippi Depart,
merit.
Lieut. (Jen. Holmes and staff are soon to re
port to Uichmon and, and Gen. Price succeeds
him in the command of all troops isi the field.
AUCTION SALES.
Vly Liviii£«toH A (o.
Ijiliicly Megroes.
ON Saturday 12th March, at 11 o’clock, we will sell
in front of our store,
8 YOUNG LIKELY NEGROES,
Including Men, Women and Boys,
mar 10 td $7 50
By Ellis, £: ( o.
ON SATURDAY, 12th March,at 11 o’clock, we will
sell in front of our store,
A LIKELY NOGRO WOMAN; first rate
Loner and House Servant,
mar 10 td $5
By Ellis, Eiviiigston, A €«.
ON SATURDAY, 12th of March, at U o’clock, we
will sell in front of our store,
3 bbiti LIVERPOOL SALT.
mar 10 td $5
By Ellis, A Cos.
/AN SATURDAY, 12tli of March, at 11 o,clock, wo
U will sell in front of our store,
2 bids Superior Kye Whiskey.
mar 10 td $5
By Ellis, Eivingslou & to.
ON SATURDAY, 12th March, at 11 o’clock, we
willsoll in front of our store,
$800GEOBl!iA AND ALABAMA BANK BILLS.
mar 10 td $5
By Eiiis, l/ivißii;slon A to.
INPOIMT mis SALE!
ON SATURDAY, lA.h'Mareh, atllo’elock, we will
sell in front of our store,
5 Shares Central 11. 11. Stock,
10 “ South Western R. R. Stock
45. “ Muscogee R. it. Stock,
10 “ Atlantic & Gulf" LI. R Stock
11 “ Augusta & Savannah li.
11. Stock,
6 Shares Mobile A Girard It. R.
Stock,
<8 Shares Eagle Factory Stock,
25 “ Macon A Western R. R.
Slock,
20 Shares Georgia Home Insurance
Company Stock,
100 Shares Savannah Home Insurance
Stock,
SI,OOO Confederate (15,000,000 Loan,)
$3,500 “ Eight per cent Bonds
due 1868.
$6,000 Cnndferate Seven per cent Bonds
$4,000 Georgia Six per cent Fundable
Treasury Notes,
50 Shares Bank of Columbus Stock,
A “ Southern Cotton Si Steam
ship Company of Ala., and Fla., Stock,
L. M err it, Agt,
25 Shares Eufaula Home Insurance
Stock,
1 Share Lamar Exporting Stock.
$3,600 Georgia Eight per cent Treasury
Notes,
J Sale positive.
Confederate money of all denominations
received in payment,
mar 8" tds sst>
C'liaugT of Schetiiile.
ON and after March loti), the Passenger Train
on the Montgomery A West Point Rail Road
will
Leave Montgomery 8 00 A. M.
Leave West Point 7 10 A. M.
Arrive at Columbus 5 32 P. M.
Leave Columbus f» 50 A. M.
Arrive at Montgomery 3 00 P. M.
Arrive at West Point 4 30 P. M.
Freight leaves Columbus 8 40 A. M,
Freight arrives at Columbus 8 27 P. M.
D. H. CRAM,
mar 11 til Apl 5 Supt. k Eng’r.
MOTIVE.
X Desire to
Exchange Castings fine llacon.
(SUGAR MILLS, SALT KETTLES, Ac)
F. C. HUMPHREYS,
Major, Ac,
Columbus Arsenal, G'a., March 11, ’04 —Ot
Lost, S2O Rew.ird.
I' OST ou Wednesday Evening, the fith inst., a gold
J PENCIL CASE and PEN HOLDER combined,
between Or. Ware’s Drug store and the residence
of Mr. Wilcox on Mclntosh street. The above re
ward will be paid to the finder by leaving it at the
SUN OFFICE,
mar 11 3t* •
Land for Sale.
t TRACT of EIGHT HUNDRED acres land, ly
/\ ing near Spline Hill, in Barbour county. Ala
bama. Between 250and 300 acres cleared, all fresh,
having been in cultivation only two or three years.
Thissection of country is among the best cotton pro
ducing lands in Alabama or Georgia. Parties wish
ing to invest in such property may call on me be
tween this and Ihe 20th inst., alter that it will be
withdrawn from market. Apply to
Wm. C. GRAY,
at Greenwood & Gray’s Office,
mar 10 til 20th mar
FRLSII ARRIVAL
OF
LANBRETH’S GARDEN SEED!
AT BOND A HOWELL’S,
Barnett, Chapman & Co’s Old Stand,
mar 10 1 w
TOR WALE.
MV PR EM ISES containing two full lot , on which
are two cottages, good barn and other houses,
with a brick ciirbeif well of never failing water. —
Powt s.-ioiicun be > iven in a few days. Call on Dr.
\\. P. Turner, in my absence, who is authorized to
make the sale. A. H. DeWITT.
mar 3 2w*
AgHcc.
Assistant Qhabtkrxa: ilk’s Office, v 1
Columbus, Georgia, v
March 10, 1804. )
Pm tie holding Certificates of Purchase or lin
pre--iiient, made by Maj. J. F. Waddell, will pre
sent their claim- for payment by the 25th inst.
11 b. COTHRAN.
mar 10 2w Capt, k A. Q. M.
Sun copy.
St LAR.
LOTTO A VARA*.
6SNABURGS & BLEACHED GOODS
TO EXCHANGE FOR BACON!
By W. H. H PHELPS.
mar 10 3t
m Naval Ikon Works, [
Cos 1 und.u-, vieorgia >
All ; eisons having claims against these Works
are hereby notified to Present the same for pay
ment by the 25th of this month.
J. H. WARNER.
mar 4 9t Chief Eng. C. S. N.