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liu %mts. J. W. WARREN - - - Editor. Friday Morning. May 6, 1864. The Great Conflict of 1864 Begun. Oar telegrams on yesterday morning as sure us that the most important conflict of the war has probably began. The present month will tell a tale of woe and. suffering, tempered, as we believe, with the rejoicing of victory for the Confederate arms that will eclipse for a time, all former campaigns. The red tide of war will again sweep over the hills of North Georgia and re-consecrate that his toric section of Virginia so often baptized with the blood of ilie brave. The Napoleonic idea of concentration has been adopted by our enemy and he now confronts us with all his available forces at these two points, urged on by prospective financial ruin and the ruin of hopes of ambitious Presidential aspirants at home in case of inaction or defeat. He has been a superficial observer of this war who has not discovered three prominent objects kept constantly in view and persistent ly followed by the enemy. The first was to open the Mississippi river. The second, to establish a powerful invading army in that section oi country, watered by the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. The third, to drive us back from his frontier and capture Rich mond. The Mississippi has been opened and the Confederacy cut in twain. The enemy occu pies the strategic points which partially pro tect Tennessee and Kentucky, at Chattanooga and Knoxville. The only thing now to be done, in his estimation , is to capture Richmond, while he holds the advantages already gained on the Mississippi and at Chattanooga. The capture of Richmond, besides the prestige it would give to his arms, he thinks, would be the crowing point in his system of strategy. This accomplished, and Chattanooga and Knoxville still held, would open a direct line of communication with the army of the Poto mac and the army of Tennessee, and open hi3 line of communication from the mouth of James river via Lynchburg, Knoxville and Chattanooga, to Memphis, cutting off all our territory west or north of that line. By hold ing this line, troops and supplies could be rapidly transported by the Virginia & Tennes see Railroad to any desirable point, and the circuitous route hitherto used, over the Balti more & Ohio Railroad, down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and up the Tennessee and Cumberland, thousands of miles in extent, would be avoided and a short and expeditious route substituted. These have been the grand movements of the war, to which all others have been subordinated. These accomplished, he imagines that South-eastern Virginia and North Carolina, and all the country west of the Alabama and Coosa rivers, could be sliced off as easily as an orange divides into sections when the peel is taken off; and that South Carolina, Geor gia and Florida, would fall into the lap of the brighter page to the annals already made so brilliant by the record of undying victories.” Tlie Great Rattle in Louisiana. The following is an extract from a private let ter, says the Mobile Register, from a Mobilian to his brother in this city. It is dated Shreveport, April 12, 1864. You have not heard of the result of Banks’ last expedition to capture the Red river valley. He advanced on Gen. Taylor with 40,000 men, 13 gun boats and 27 transports—drove Geu. Taylor to within fifty miles of Shreveport, our “Stonewall” fighting him all the way back, and drawing him in from the river in a direct line for this place. Gen. Taylor being reinforced at Pleasant Hill by two divisions from Gen. Price’s army, he there made a stand and whipped them in detail, after three days’ fighting, completely routing him, capturing 400 wagons, 28 guns and thousands of small arms, and prisoners every hour, which he is sending to Texas. The latter now number 4,000. Gen Taylor is pushing the enemy with his cavalry on the Fort Jesup road, which leaves the river eight miles to their left.* Ilis artillery is on the river, and every person knowing anything about the river is confident he will capture or destroy all the trans ports and gunboats. They came hero with the in tention of staying, and pulled up their gunboats through the Compte settlement. The river has fallen rapidly since they went into that trap, and nothing short of a miracle will save them 1 . Gen. Taylor’s foreedid not exceod 22,000 [men. The Louisiana troops fought like demons. They were in the last parish in the State. The loss in general officers is very heavy. Maj. Gen. Mouton is killed, Col. Clack mortally wounded, and fifteen other Colonels wounded. This is the only decisive battle that has taken place on this side of the river. Yet, we are not clear of the Yanks yet. Generals Steele and Price’s armies have been skirmishing for the last three days. Marmaduke and Shelby are reported in his rear, ttud have captured his supply trains. Steele's position is looked upon as very critical, and he will be compelled to fall back, if not whipped before he can do it. It is believed that Price's force is amply sufficient to hold him in check until (Jen. Taylor gets the Yanks out of Red river valley. 'There has never been such de struction of property since the war began. Our cavalry destroyed the cotton as the Yankees ad vanced, and the Yanks destroyed houses, &c., turn ing women and children out, and burning every thing they bad. I told you, when I was last in Mobile, that Dick Taylor was the fighting General this side the river. He should be a Lieutenant General after this spot of work. ConpiHulaior} Address of Lien. Taylor, Headq’ds Dist. Western Louisiana, i Mansfield, La., April 11. 1864. General Orders, No— Soldiers of the Army of Western Louisiana: At last have your patience and your devotion been re warded. Condemned for many days to retreat be lore an overwhelming force, as soon as your re inforcements reached you, you turned upon tho toe. No language but that of simple narrative should recount your deeds. On the Sth of April! you “fought the battle of Mansfield. Never in ! war was a more complete victory won. Attacking the enemy’ with tue utmost alacrity when the order was given, the result was not for a moment doubt ful. IJ6 enemy was driven from every position, his artillery captured, his men router}. In vain were fresh troops brought up. Your magnificent line, resistless wave, swept everything t before it Nigut alone stopped your advance. Twenty-one pieces ot artillery, twenty-five hundred prisoners, many stands of colors, two hundred and fifty wagons, attest your success over the 13th and 19th arm} corps. On the 9th inst,~ you took up • e , l )um ; 11 al '*4 pressed ir with vigor. For twelve ines, prisoners, scattered arm-, burning wagons, proved now well the previous day’s works bad oven done by tue soldiers of Texas and Louisiana. lae. ga;mnt divisions from Missouri and Arkan sui, uafuituuat.ny absent ou the Bthinst., marched forty-five miles in two days, to share the glories of Pleasant Hill. This was emphatically the soldier's victory. In spite of the enemy’s position, held by fresh troops of the 16th corps, your valor and de votion triumphed over all. Darkness closed one of the hottest fights of the war. The morning of the 10th inst., dawned upon a flying foe, with eur cavalry in pursuit, capturing prisoners at every step, j^Theseglorious victories were most dearly won; A list es the he roic dead would sadden the sternest heart. A visit to the hospitals would move the sympathy of the most unfeeling. The memory of our dead will live as long as noble deeds are oheerished on earth. The consciousness of duty well performed will al leviate the sufferings of f'o<Jtod«ff. 'Soldiers! from a thousand hemee, thank* Will ascend to the God of battles for your victories. Tender wives and.fend mothers will repose in safety behind the breastworks of your valor. No fee*# will |be en tertainM that the Stated ftfl wuf desecrate their honorlay'his presence. This is your reward; but much remains to be done. Strict discipline, prompt obedience to orders, cheerful endurance of privations, will alone ensure ouj^independence. Ma|^Gen.jCommanding. — + ' Battle of Plymouth- The Herald of the 26th contains four closely printed columns purporting to be a detailed account of the late fight at Ply mouth. The letters appear under the usual array of head lines, commencing thus : “The Surrender of Plymouth to the Rebels”—General Wessells and 2,500 men taken prisoners,” &c. We annex a portion of this account: Fortress Monroe, April 24,1864. Plymouth surrendered is the startling and painful announcement lam compelled to make to you in my dispatch to-day, which event took everybody by surprise, as it was thought that General Wessells could hold out for a few days at least, until re* inforcements, which were already on the way, could reach him. But the rebel ram, which had destroyed the Southfield, kept our transports from ascending the Roa noke river, and consequently the be leaguered garrison at Plymouth was com pelled to fight as long as human endu rance could stand it, and either be annihi lated or surrender at discretion. 'This news reached me this morning by the arrival of the steamer Currituck from Roanoke Island, and through a most reliable source. THE FIRST ATTACK Was made on the fortifications of Ply mouth on the 17th instant, but repulsed, as also another made on Fort Gray. The momentary repulse kept the enemy at bay, and lasted for nearly twenty-four hours. On Tuesday morning the rebel ram made her appearance, to co-operate with the land forces, and succeeded not only in sinking the Southfield, but in kill ing Captain Flusser. They drove our na* val vessels from the river, and consequent ly this support failed General Wessells in the most trying hour of his campaign. THE SECOND ATTACK Was made by the enemy on all of our forts surrounding the town almost simul taneously, and in every ffssault he was driven back with terrific slaughter. But the rebels seemed determined, and re newed attacks were made and checked, each one still attended with the most ful carnage From mornin a ‘ P-yen almost uninterrupted.— ± uesday orders were- issued for He evacuation of fort wessells, IjHter known as the Eighty-fifth regiment iiHjubt, situated a short distance from creek. Captain Chapin, the eorn of the fort, had been killed, and *yHigh the stock of ammunition on was growing “small by degrees and Hup an incessant firing on the enemy, |H shot telling with fearful effect. Up* H|He reception of the order the survi vors of the garrison awaited the coming of night, and under its protecting shade silently withdrew to. the town, having first, however, disabled the guns <Jf the fort. THE UNION FORCES CONCENTRATED, on the evacuation of Fort Wessels in Forts Williams, Comfort and a redoubt facing the Roanoke river, below Mill Creek, and kept up the fight incessantly. The forces of General Wessells, thus being massed and able to handle their artillery more ef fectively, kept up a regular, steady and galling fire on the rebels. The enemy used thirty pouuder Parrott guns and oth er artillery of about similar calibre. FORT WILLIAMS STORMED. At nine o’clock on the 20tli instant a most impetuous assault was made by the rebels on Fort Williams. Our brave boys nobly stood by their guns and repulsed every attempt of the enemy to enter the fortification. In splendid order did the rebel column advance to the assault. Gen. Wessells allowed him time to eome within easy range of his guns, and then gave the order to fire. Every discharge mowed down the rebel troops by platoons. Still the gaps were instantly filled up and the attack renewed. In this manner the en emy received several severe shocks, and, after a last and still more impetuous charge which likewise resulted disastrously to him he withdrew, evidently to repair damage and make ready for another attack. GEN. WESSELS CAPITULATED At half past ten on the morning of the 25th instant (Wednesday) an hour and a half after the repulse at Fort Williams. At the hour above mentioned the Union flag was hauled down on Forts Williams and Comfort as well as on the Mill creek redoubt. The rebels had been heavily reinforced during Tuesday night, and the overwhelming forces hurled against our weak and already shattered column was too much to endure, and, being out of amunition and cut off from a further sup ply, Gen. Wessels could do no [less than surrender, or have all his command annis hilated. The garrison of Fort Gray no doubt fought nobly to the last; but being I cut off from the main command, without hope of deliverence, had to succumb also. We have no advices from this post; but common sense teaches us that the fort could not hold out very long. THE REBEL COLUMN I Consisted of no less than five brigades of : troops, each brigade numbering about three thousand men. These were under the chief command of Maj. Gen. Hoke, assisted by Generals Ransom and Barton. | The majority of thse troops were from far South, as the North Carolinians are not ; trusted very far while fighting on their own soil. OUR LOSSES Are estimated at about one hundred iu | killed and wounded. Captain Chapin was killed at Fort Weasels, and Caf ai t Hor ace J. Hodges, Depot Quarte> ina* or while in the act of communicating with the gunboat Miami, in a canoe he carried in a wagon from Plymouth to Conesby creek, in order to elude the rebs el iron-clad, was upset and drowned. The loss of this officer is regretted by all wbb knew him. I have been unable to learn the names of others who lost their lives in the severe battles before Plymouth. f. "■» Correspondence of the Mobile Tribune.) Tlie Trans-Mississippi Depart . .. meat. ShreYeport, La., April 12, 1864. The past week has been fraught with interest to us pf the Trans-Mississippi Department. The news of the rapid and devastating march of the enemy since the fall of Fort Du Hussey, through one of the most beautiful and fertile regions of this Department, which is laid waste by our ruthless invader, has ere this reached you. Nothing escaped them. It was such a raid as the buocaneer Morgan used to make on the coast of South America. Fences were burned—the stock that could not be car ried off were killed—the ladies were forced to give up their jewelry and plate—and many an old homestead where peace and plenty once smiled, and the stranger and soldier were wont to find a place at the ample fireside and a chair at the bountiful board, has been con sumed to ashes and its household thrown out houseless, subject to the insults and rude jest of a barbarous enemy, and those quaint old French or Spanish stack chimnies, which stared the grim sentinels, are monuments of our Christian invaders’ shame. This is no fancy picture, for could you pass through that portion of the country between Alexandria and jbeasanl Hill, a distance of 130 miles, smouldering ruins an.d the putrid carcasses of domestic animals would greet you on every side. Pardon me for the digression, for I commenced this letter to give you the news. After the fall of Fort Dußussey, (why and how it fell, I leave to those who know, to tell) our army fell back before a vastly superior force, though Dick Taylor offered them battle at Carrol Jone’s, forty miles south of Natch itoches, which the Yankees declined. Taylor continued to fall back to within four miles of Mansfield, where he made a stand on the 7th. Result of the first day’s fight: we captured 2800 prisoners, 110 wagons loaded with com missary and hospital stores, and 24 pieces of artillery. It was a brilliant victory, but we have to mourn the loss of some gallant and brave officers, among whom are Killed —Gen. Mouton; Capt. A. Chalmers ; Capt. Chauncy Sheppard; Major Caufield; Col. Beard; Col. Nobles; Col. Armand and Lt. Col. Walker. Wounded—Col. King, Col. Raines, mortally, Col. Clack, mortally, Col. Phil. Herbert, se verely, Major Sayres. Second Day.—Captured prisoners all day, principally from the 19th army corps, some from 13th. Enemy in retreating burned many wagons and threw away thousands of guns and knapsacks. Nim’s celebrated bat tery was captured the first day. We have 500 wounded at Mansfield and Kerchi—all do ing well. All of Mouton’s division. I append a copy of General Taylor’s official despatch to Lieut. Gen. Smith : Mansfield, Friday Night, 10 o’clock, April Bth, 1864.—1 have the honor to inform you that the fighting continued till night. We engaged the 13th army corps till evening when the struggle became very intense for water, they being reinforced by the 19th army corps. We repulsed them, taking twenty pieces of ordance, 2000.prisoner* me all the though a j d an( j medical stores you can, and hurry on all reinforcements. Our loss has been very severe. Churchill and Parsons’ di visions not having shared in to-day’s fight, have been ordered to the front before daylight to-morrow. I shall push the enemy with the utmost vigor. R. T. On the 9th, our “Murat of the West,” Gen. Tom Green, engaged them at Carrelton’s Mills nine miles from the battle-field of the previ ous day, when a terrific fight took place.— The enemy were driven back with a fearful loss. Churchill, of Arkansas, followed up the victory, capturing numerous prisoners, arms and baggage. On the 10th the enemy were attacked in some hastily thrown up en trenchments,near PleasantHill,B miles from the Mills. They were driven out and are now in full retreat, being hotly pursued. The road is litearlly strewn with small arms, knapsacks and blankets. Prisoners are being brought in every hour. On the 11th Tom Green dis appeared with his cavalry division. It is more than probable the Yanks have found out his whereabouts ere this. We feel secure here, though we are prepared for an emergency. The Federais cannot reach here by water, and we have a well dis ciplined array of veteran troops to repel any advance by land. Gen. Gagan's Arkansas division has just marched through town to the tune of Lorena. They are a fine body of troops and come to us with the prestige of success. The 2d Louisiana cavalry captured and burned the Federal steamer Lacross at Snag gy Point, a few miles above Fort Deßussey. They first refused to surrender, but soon changed their minds. Our men went aboard, took what they needed and 40 prisoners, who were paroled, and burnt her. In the action, the enemy lost eight killed and wounded.— We sustained no loss. Day before yesterday, seven gunboats and twenty-seven transports came as high as Logj gy Bayou, twenty-two miles below here by land, and sixty by water. After remaining some time endeavoring to remove the obstruc tions, they left yesterday, Banks having suc ceeded in communicating to them his defeat. Last accounts of them were that four were aground and would likely fall into our hands by to-day, or be destroyed by them. Our army were never in better condition.— The citizen never seemed better disposed to second and support the movements of our mil itary men, and are determined to raise crops, if in sound of the booming cannon. The enemy advanced from Little Rock, but have been repulsed. All is right there.— ‘Old Pap” has an eye on them, and when the time comes he and .his veterans will be equal to the task. Marmaduke is doing yeoman’s tservice. Dockery keeps up his row. Every thing argues well for the summer’s campaign. Keep things straight “on your side of the creek,” we are confident all will go well with us. I will wiite you again in a few days. Yours, Pegs. P: S.—Up to 6 o’clock this evening 5,000 prisoners have been captured. Marmaduke repulsed Steele (Fed.) on the Little Missouri, in Arkansas. At the last accounts, he was on the retreat to Little Rock, having heard of Bank’s reverses. The Yankee Lines in the West. —A correspondent with the Yankee ar my at Chattanoogo thus marks out the the Federal lines in the West: The Federal line extends from Hunts ville, on its extreme right, along the Tennessee to Chattanooga, the centre, and thence onward, our left resting on Knoxville, and showing a grand iron front of two hundred and ten miles, ready at every moment to do* battle stoutly, and, I believe, triumphantly. Beyond our left a thinner line extends for twenty miles, and beyond Huntsville another away to Memphis, presenting an impregnable barrier to infantry, unless in strong force, and which only cavalry would advance venture to break The man of sense who is openly an and directly wooed, becomes a fool before ho I is won. 5-a.LS. GRAPHICS. Buffo els of the Press Association. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1863. by J. S, Thrasher, in the Clerks offiee of the District Coart of the Confederate States for the Northern Distriot of Georgia. ■H# ■■■ '' " ~ .Interesting European Scws j Eater from the Untied States. vr r* v- r** a? fiX-1 S {Til ill f * 3 ; V. Details Scott’s Cavalry Fight. From northern Virginia!! Enemy Advancing Slowly I! r . f?T All quiet at East Accounts- Arrival Exchanged Prisoners. Yankee Fleet m James River ! Ho Fight at Dalton as Expected. Enemy Making Preparations Arrival Exc Richmond, sth.—A flag of truce boat has arrived at City Point with Northern papers to the 3d. A telegram from the mouth of Red river dated the 24th ult. states that Banks’ army has fallen back to Alexandria without fight ing. Steele is reported at Camdem, Ark., in a strongly fortified position. Gold on the 2d, 1775.* European advices to the 22d received. The Prussians on the 18th assaulted and captured the Danish works at Duppel. Losses heavy on both sides. The Danes retreated to the island of Alsen. The Conference in regard to the Dano-Ger man war was to meet on the 25th ult. Maximilian was at Rome on the 18th, from whence he would embark for Mexico. It was reported that Garribaldi would leave England immediately, at the instance of the Government. Cotton has advanced |-d.; breadstuffs dull. Demopolis, May 5. —A special to the Meridian Clarion, dated at Tangipahoa, the 4th, is just re ceived. After eight hours desperate fighting, our forces repulsed and drove the enemy across Thompson’s Creek. The enemy numbered 1500 and our forces 800. Reinforcements are rapidly being sent forward. A special to the same from Clinton 3d, via Summit, 4th, says : Col. John S. Scott, commanding a force of cav alry, 600 strong, engaged 5000 Yankees from Baton Rouge and* Port Hudson, under Gen. An drews, and after several hours fighting, in which Col. Powers, Maj. Ogden, and Lieut. Powers, be haved with distinguished gallantry, he repulsed them with heavy loss, including Col. T. A. Bard man, of the 44th Wisconsin cavalry killed, and large number wounded. Our loss 5 wounded. The fight took place at Olive Branch Creek. The enemy are in full retreat towards Baton - 0 *u.aj. u rea. Ogden, commanding Wing field’s cavalry, is pursuing. Orange C. H., May s.—Our scouts went into Culpepper C. H., this morning, cupturing about a dozen stragglers. These scouts report that the country about Culpepper C. H. is covered with the debris of the enemy’s camp, including clothing and blankets. Enemy’s infantry and artillery all crossed at the lower fords last night, and spread thts morn ing from Chancellors ville up to Parker’s Store Point, about 20 miles below here. They are reported to bo moving out this morn ing from Chancellorsville towards this Central Railway. Some slight cavalry skirmishing has been going on about twenty miles below, near Perkins’ Store thi3 morning. Grant’s force has been variously estimated at between 100 and 150,000 men. First figures are most probably correct. From the fact that Grant only took four days’ rations in leaviug Culpejyper, it is not improbable that he will decline acting offensively and will fall back to the heights of Fredericksburg. No cannonading heard here up to 1 o’clock to day. Richmond, May s.—The flag of truce boat brought 50 officers and 325 privates for ex -, change. Chase has not resigned, but has been induced to remain at his post for the present. A Tribune correspondent mentions a rumor that Banks will be superseded by Auger. Richmond, May s.—Nothing of importance has taken place in either branch of Congress to-day. The Senate was chiefly occupied in debating the passport system. & bill securing special passports to members of Congress was passed. Richmond, May s.—lt is reported that infor mation has been received at the War Department, that four monitors and five gunboats, including two iron clads and 50 transports, are in James river this morning coming up. Richmond, May 5. —Additional foreign items have been l’ecived. The EngKsh Government retains possession of the Alexandria, but was ready to deliver her to her owners pu application. The Alexkndria correspondent of the London Times says that it is quite certain that the Vice roy of Egypt gave Laird orders for the construc tion of the Mersey rains. Steamer Bavaria from Hamburg for New York was captured on the 17th by a Danish frigate. The London Times attributes the rally of the Confederate loan in the Paris Bourse to the action of the House of Representatives on the Mexican question. Dalton, May s.—Contrary to all expectations the enemy have advanced but little to-day. One division of Hooker's corps is at Lee &, Gor don’s Mills. Palmer’s corps and ouo divisioh is in front of our liue occupying our old picket staion. Howard's corps aud two divisions are between the various stations and Red Clay. All are busily engaged in cutting roads, cause ways, and building bridges. Their advance will neeessarih’ be very slow. Numerous deserters have come in to our lines to-day aud given themselves up, saying their term 3 expire from the 10th to the 12th, and none of them will fight in the approaching engagement. The steamer La Cros3e, from the Red river for New Orleans, having stopped at a planta tion to take on cotton, the crew and soldiers got drunk at a distillery on the place, when a company of the Ist Louisiana (rebel) cavalry made a descent on the boat. The passengers and crew, after being robbed, were paroled, and the boat and cotton burned. A queer fellow, who has tried it, says there are two sorts of whiskey in Atlan ta—“one is like swallowing an angry eat; and the other like pulling the ani mat back by the tail." CITY MATTERS. T. J. JACKSON, LOCAL EDITOR. Funeral notice. The friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs, David Hudson, are invited to attend the funeral of the latter, this (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock, from the residence coruer of Jackson and Ran dolph streets. Fire broke out in Johnston’s wagon fac tory about 7 o’clock la3t evening, which was r HPjif , l ka 9V do - ft l l | r . 1 Jr, £. F. Winter wants to exchange Augus ta Sheeting for corn. See advertisement. Harrison, Bedell & Cos. advertise for two good stove moulders. Personal. —We are pleased to see in our city, Mr. WiHrhgbam, editor of that staunch and ably conducted paper, the LaGrange Re porter. We are informed by him that it is his intention to commence the publication next week of the Daily Reporter. Much suc cess to him in the enterprise. It also afforded us pleasure to greet in our city yesterday, Mr, G. A. Cushing of the Mont gomery Mail. He is the picture of good health, and still preserves that admirable temper which forms such a fine ingredient in his composition. The Mail is now one of the best papers'in this section of the Confederacy. Maj. Clemons, of Gen. Cummings’staff, was in town yesterday. We are sorry to find him in bad health. No gentleman from this section has served his country with more zeal and faithfnlness since the beginning of the war. The Orphan Astlcm. —The members of the Columbus Asylum, will attend our Picnic on Sat urday. We trust the friends of the institution will exert themselves to make their enjoyment on this occasion complete. Contributions for those and others, will be received at the depot Saturday morning at 7 o’clock. Let them have a gala day that will impress them favorably for life. There is but little to make life attractive to orphans. It should be a source-of pleasure to every patriot and Christian to throw every possible means of happiness within their reach. ieirs. Confederate Nightingales. —lt will be seen by advertisement that this Ethiopian troupe pro pose to give a concert this evening for the benefit of the Columbus Female Orphan Asylum. The object is eminently worthy and should draw a full house. Those who attend will doubtless have a rich musical treat, besides enjoying the consola tion of feeling that they are contributing to tho weal of a class of the community who are both needy and deserving. Chaplain of Post. —lt will be seen by orders of Col. Robertson, that Rev. Geo. W. Stickney, formerly of tho 14th La. Regiment, has been as signed to duty as Chaplain of this post. Special attention of the ladies is directed to the call of the agent of the Marietta Hospital, Mr. A. C. Grant, for linen and cotton rags, to be used as bandages, &c. The strong probability of a san guinary engagement at an early day in upper Georgia should induce all Georgia ladies to be prompt in furnishing the necessary supplies at once. All contributions can be left at the store of Ligon & Brooks. Sugar. —Goodrich & Cos. advertise that they have for sale, five boxes choice sugar. ~ Those who desire to purchase should apply at once. Pipes, <fcc.—We are indebted to A. D. Brown & Cos., for a simple, unadulterated and unadorned wood pipe, manufactured by this enterprising firm for which we return many thanks. Our opinion is, on this vastly important matter, that wooden pipes are superior to all other kinds for the ordi nary uses of smoking. By the way, speaking of A. D. Brown & Cos., we consider the firm one of the most important extant, as they manufacture a great many useful articles, that subserve valuable ends to the country just at this time. We have often heard human life compared to the swiftness of the weaver’s shuttle, and to appreciate fully the beauty of the sentiment you should see one of this j firm’s hand looms in operation. It is a little ahead of anything we have yet seen. Capt. Smith. —We fully endorse the following tribute ot the Daily Sun, to this gallant and de- ! serving young officer. As Capt. Smith is a na- j tive of Columbus, and spent all bis early days in ; our midst, the community has the more right to feel proud of his conduct : Left. —Cap!. John J. Smith, who has held the position of commandant, and afterwards, inspector of this post, left this morning for the front to take his old position as aid on the staff of Lieut. Gen. j Hood. Capt. S. is relieved of his duties here at his own request, he like a true-hearted Southron, believing that the post of danger is the post of duty to ever}' able bodied man in the South. Few have, or would act similarly. The Captain by his gentlemanly deportment and firm, faithful dis charge, of duty, lias won many warm friends, who while they regret his departure, wish him suocess on his field of action, where by industry *and valor he has already won many laurels.— Sun. Tlie Red River Expedition Set tled. Banks Acknowledged to be Defeated and to have Retreated Forty Miles—He has but one Fight , and Gets Whipped in that. The very latest intelligence from the Red river expedition, under Banks, is dated from New Orleans, the 18th ultimo. Its defeat by Kirby Smith is acknowledged. It appears that the report of a rally on the second day and a repulse of the “rebels” was gotten up to soften the affair at the North. There was no second day to the affair. Banks took to hi3 heels on the first day, and ran forty miles before stop ping. We give the telegram in full : St. Louis, April 25th. —Cairo dates to yes terday, received here by mail, state that the steamer Yon Phul, from New Orleans on the evening of the 18th inst., ha3 arrived here. It seemed to be generally conceded that the battles in Louisiana have been against Gen. Banks, as, while the enemy remained on the ground after Saturday’s fight, General Banks retreated forty miles. The transport Black Hawk suffered consid erably, when above Alexandria, from the ene my, besides having several killed and woun ded. The report of another fight on the 10th inst. was a mistake. The steamer Rob Roy, Master Stephens, had arrived at New Orleans from the Red river, having run the guantlet of a large number of guerillas. The Rob Boy had four guns, and fought most of the way down. A cannonball passed through the clerk’s office. One soldier was killed and four wounded on the Mattie Stephens. The rebels are still iu the vicinity of Pleas ant Ridge. Our army was at Grand Ecore, fortifying both sides of the river. General Banks and Admiral Porter were both there. There wa3 only five feet of water at Grand Ecore. The gunboat Eastport was aground there. All the large boats were below, but the light draught boats were above. The prisoners taken say i that Kirby Smith and Sibley were killed in the recent battles. j Affairs in Front of Dalton. The recent demonstrations of the enemy in front of Dalton are indicative of a gen eral advance. As our readeis have aS ready been informed through our special telegraphic and letter correspondence at Tunnel Hill and Dalton, the enemy in heavy force, consisting of infantry, artiU lery and cavalry, advanced upon our lincfr upon the Ringgold road early Monday morning and opened heavily upon then* with their artillery. Our cavalry quietly retired, aud the enemy, pressing forward soon occupied Tunnel Hill, our forces king up their position on the ricUe this side of that place. Our troops were soon in position to re ceive them, and the cry on every side was heard “to the front,’’which was quick ly responded to, and the geneeral impres sion was that the long looked for attack had come. But after occupying Tunnel Hill for about two hours, the enemy with drew in the direction of Ringgold. Our loss as far as we have been able to ascer tain, was one killed and two wounded The general impression is that this is only the harbinger of a general advance. Our troops are still in line of battle, and Dalton is said to be almost deserted. The Douglas Ambulance Corps Solicit contributions from the citizens of Col umbus, of lint, old linen, bandages, soap, wines, liquors, pickles, preserves, provisions, or any other articles usually necessary forjthe sick and wonnded on the battle field. Send to Goodrich <fc Cos., to be packed immedi ately. H. L. GOODRICH, Pres. B. R. C. may 3 ts Columbus, Ga. Notice. The ladies of Columbus and surrounding country are respectully requested tQ send to the store of Messrs, Ligon & Brooks, all the linen and cotton cloths that they can spare suitable for bandages. Last year, I made aii appeal to the ladies of Columbus for bandages, to which they res ponded promptly,—l hope they will all inter est themselves and do as much for the cause at this call as they did last year. A. C. GRANT, Agent for Hospital, Marietta Ga. Columbus, Ga., May 4th, 1864. Will the city papers please copy the above for the cause of our common country? A. C. G. “sto vi: non. TWO Stove Moulders can get employment at good wages, by application to HARRISON, BEDELL & CO. Columbus, Ga. Augusta Constitutionalist, and Mississippian, copy one month and send bills to this office, may 6 1m Augusta Sheeting Tor Corn. I WILL EXCHANGE 1 §-4 YARDS OF AUGUSTA SHEETING FOR one: bushel of corn, J. F. WINTER, President may 6 3t Rook Island Paper Mills. SSOO REWAIt!)! I WILL pay a reward of Five Hundred Dollars for the apprehension of, with proof to convict, tho person or persons who on the night of the 28th inst,. stole a 7 inch RUBBER "BELT from the Foundry connected with these Works. „„ J.H. WARNER, may 2-3 t Chief Eng. C. 8. N HANDS WANTED.” J IBERAL hire will be paid for five or ten hand? X by the month or day. mays- d2w GREENWOOD & Off AY, SUG-A3F5.. FIVE BOXES CHOICE SUGAR for sale by GOODRICH & 00. mayo-lw Wanted, 'TO hire for the balance of the year, a good cook, . washer and ironer, for a small family ten miles in the country, A liberal price will be paid Apply to E. J. PJNCKARD & CO. may 4.1 w, Oranges, Oranges! A ’"FEW hundred Florida Oranges for sale at 149 Broad Street, by £Dr. C. 11. JONES. may 4 3t CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,'} Quartermaster General’s Office, f Richmond, April 23, 1864. j All Officers and Agents of this Department are hereby notified that in order to introduce proper uniformity and system in connection with the con tracts executed with the Factories on Government account, and to increase thereby the yield thereof, Major G. W. Cunningham, Quartermaster, hereto fore in charge of the Depot at Atlanta, Georgia, is entrusted, exclusively, duty of contracting in behalf of this Department, with the Factories in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. He will respond to requisitions for material, made upon him by Officers in charge of Depots for the manufacture of clothing. A. R. LAWTON, may 31m Quartermaster General. AUCTION SALES. * By Ellis, Livingston & Cos, At Private Sale. 5 Bales Cotton Yarns, from No. 8 to 12, by the Bale only. 100 Reams Superior Note Paper. may 3 4t GMfSOPTHEM MfSPRMH CO,, Principal Office, Macon, Ga. STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that the Confederate Tax, levied by the Act of Congress, dated 17th February. on the Shares of stock, will be paid by the Company. Stockholders arefnrther notified thnt their Annual meeting will beheld at this office on Thursday, th« 2d day of June next, when Directors for the ensu ing year will be elected. C. DAY, Sec’y. may 2-3 t HEADQUARTERS POST. 1 Columbus, Ga, April 25,1864./ GENERAL ORDERS, l No. 10. S 11. Officers, Government Contractors, and all other persons having control of, or in their employ, de tached soldiers or detailed enrolled men, are hereby informed that such soldiers and men are subject, with reference to furloughs, in every particular, ta the same rules, regulations and restrictions, as sol diers in the field, and all applications for furlough* over 48 hours by detached soldiers or detailed en rolled men, should be made in the prescribed form to be found in the Army Regulations, and forwarded by their immediate officers, through these Head quarters, for the approval of the General Command ing the Military District of Georgia. Detached or detailed men leaving their work in violatiion of this order, will have their details revoked. 111. All men between the ages of seventeen and fif ty years employed in Government shops or by Gov ernment Contractors, should, in every instance b« enrolled. By order of COL. ROBERTSON. Chas. Wood, A. A. G. apr 23-1-.?