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itoJumfrttS Wmm. 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. of'<T*egi. SUreckissrisUg - © at LyHthhsag, Via. 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. mar 10 ts wm • mm i ; 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.