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DAILY TIMES.
J. W. WARREW, - - - Editor.
COL UMBUS:
Sunday Morning, March 19, 1865.
Death of W, R. Jones.
Another name has been added to the roll of
honored dead from Columbus. Another gal
lant spirit has entwined the soldier’s laurel
around a martyr's crown and left the rich
heritage to his family, to this city, and to his
country
W. ft. Jones, son of Wiley E. Jones,
volunteered four months before he was eigh
teen years old and joined Capt. J. K. Redd’s
company, in which he served six months in
Florida. He was then elected a lieutenant in
a company in Maj. Howard’s battalion of this
city, where he served until it was disbanded. :
3 |
when he promptly rejoined his old company j
in Virginia, where it had bten transferred in
his absence. After faithful and gallant'ser
vice for some months, we have the following
account of him, which is all that is yet
known: “Richard Jones was killed on the
6th of February, in the afternoon, while lead- j
ing old Company ‘F., ’ 64th Georgia Regi
ment, in a charge on the eneray’s’breastworks <
at Hatcher’s Run, near Petersburg.
We say this is all that is yet known of his ;
death. Why should we wish to know more ? j
This simple narrative will speak more for his ’
memory than towering monuments and glow- |
ing canvas. It shows that he died where j
every true soldier courts death when it must j
come—“leading a charge” in imperishable
battie.
Who will become a modern Themistocles in
preparing an oration to recount the gioiies
that cluster around the precious memories of
the martyred dead from this county and city
during this inhuman war? A theme more
glowing is here presented than that of the
honored dead of Marathon.
The Cause Explored.
The world, says the Richmond Examiner,
has stood like Pbter, “afar off,” and looked
on with indifference, if not complacently, at
the gigantic and bloody conflict on this conti
nent, waged in a most barbarous manner by
one section against another of a once peaceful,
powerful, united people. Foreign nation!
have seen without emotion this irrepressible
conflict fofeed upon us, and without inter
vention have permitted it to be carried on in
violation of the usages of civilized warfare for
four years. Other nations have been recog
nized by them upon far loss evidences of ca
pacity to maintain their independence than
we have exhibited—nations possessing fewer
of the elements of national greatness than we
possess—and yet, to this day, our indepen
dence is not recognized. These powers have
tolerated the blockade of our ports in violation
of the laws of nations, and in disregard of
their own material interests. Why is this
anomaly persented in the conduct of these na
fu-ot? If is common to say that the prejudi
ces of the world are against us because of the
institution of slavery. But what interest have
England and France in she question of slavery
in the Southern States, unless it be to sustain
the institution for the incalculable benefits
which they derive from the productions of
slave labor ? It is not the freedom or slavery
of the negro which concerns them so much as
the freedom or slavery of the white man.
They are vitally interested in proving the
system of self-government and civil liberty in
augurated by the American Revolution to be
a failure. The problem of man’s capacity to
govern himself was to be tested by our expe
riment. European statesmen already regard
it a failure, and wish it to become a historical
and conceded fact. It is a failure as to the
South if we be subjugated. It would be a
failure as to the North, because the govern
ment would not be one of choice and consent,
but of force. It would govern by military
force, and all such governments are despo
tisms. How false the philanthropy that would
entail the curse of freedom upon four millions
of slaves, unfitted by nature, habit and desti
ny for any other than a state of dependence
and servitude, ;\t the expense of the liberties
of six millions of freemen, adopted and accus
tomed to the state of superiority assigned to
them by the Creator !
He who supposes that slavery is the real
cause oT the disruption of the Union, and of
the war which has ensued, takes only a su
perficial view of past events. The cause,
when explored, lies deep down in the hidden
policy and secret diplomacy ot Great Britain.
England failed in the American revolution af
ter a seven years’ war to subjugate the colo
nies They achieved their independence, be
came free, sovereign and independent States,
and established a system of self-government
intendod to secure the blessings of civil lib
erty. Their example at once became conta
gions. The people of Europe, of France es
""ially, for ages subject to monarchical rul<?
!^oppTCSSio:; became restless and revolu
tionary. The bloodiest revG.’lßion in history
convulsed the French nation and ebook the
European system to its foundations. Louis
rhe Sixteenth came to the throne yi 1774 du
ring the agitation in America of the claims
of popular liberty ; -and the war of American
independence commenced during the first year
of his reign. All France was fired with admi
miration at the spectacle of a heroic'people
fighting for freedom. The spirit of liberty, so
long suppressed, burst forth with such enthu
siasm that even nobles gave Amerioa their
sympathies. Lafayette espoused the cause.—,
was receired with honors at the
court. The King yielding to the popular cry,
gave his assent to a treaty by which twelve
hundred millions of francs were drawn from
the Treasury of France to sustain the colonies.
JJut for this aid the American .revolution
-might have been crushed and known only in
history as a great rebellion. Thus was the
sovereignty of the people and the rights of na
tion? to change their government recoguizod
'tZZzHM >■>' :rhe
revolution was rapidly unfolded—the spirit of
liberty ran wild and lawleas-a horrible sus
cession of tragedies were enacted—the nobil
ity were exiled—a vacillating King and his
noble Queen were desposed, imprisoned and
beheaded, and the assembly of the people in
9t*ll*d in power.
The thrones of Europe trembled troni the
shock of popular convulsion. Beginning in
America, the commotion immediately upheav
ed France and was sensibly felt throughout
Europe. England, before these convulsions,
was found fighting against popular freedom in
America; she was during their prevalence and
long after the dose of the revolutionary war,
the champion of monarchists and nobility—
the hope of. legitimists—bending all her ener
gies for twenty-five*} ears to crush out the up
risings of popular sovereignty in Europe.—
The Declaration of Rights, adopted by the
French Assembly in 1789, like ours, proclaim
ed that the objects of Government are liberty,
the security of property and protection tom
oppression—that sovereignty resides in the
nation and emanates from the people—and
that law is the expression of the Will of the
people. These sentiments, bearing the im
press of their authors—LaFayette and Jeffer
son—were execrated in monarchical Europe.
Againet these principles, England, guided by
Pitt, combined despotic Europe in arms. The
battle was long and bloody. Millions perish- i
ed. The terrible drama was closed for a sea- j
son, by the triumph of Waterloo.
Napoleon in exile,-rightfully charged Eng- ;
land with “twenty-five years universal confla- 1
gration, the devastation of Europe, the blood
shed of nations, arid the frightful debt of Eng
land, by which all these horrors were main
tained..
The Court of St. James was bitterly exas
perated againat the Court or France for aid
ing in the emancipation of America. When
the French revolution had been in progress
for ten years, England alone continued the
war against Fraitqe. r"Vhiist Austria, France
and Germany were negotiating at Rastadt for
the adjustment of their difficulties, the Eng
lish Government had emissaries in all courts
of Europe intriguing successfully to ally the
monarchies in anew war against France, —
She persuaded them that any republican in
stitutions in Europe endangered all of their
thrones. This was true. “ Principles of lib
erty were-spreading rapidly through Europe,
—and monarebs could only maintain their
thrones by quenching that spirit in blood.”—
The coalition: headed by England, triumphed
at Waterloo. ,
But republican institutions still stood in
America. The American Revolution resulted
not only in *»he loss to England of an empire,
but in the establishment of principles of gov
ernment hostile to her cherished system of
monarchy and aristocrisy. Her spirit towards
us was evinced by the refusal of her Govern
ment to unite with Washington in an ap
peal to Austria for the release of Lafayette,
thfe hero of two revolutions and of two conti
nents, from imprisonment at Olmutz. His
only crime wa3 that he had aided America
and France in the cause of freedom. The
doors of his dungeon were opened when Na
poleon, thundering at the walls of Vienna, de
manded his release.
Again in 1812, England, having provoked a war
vyith the United States, failed to us. Is
it reasonable to suppose that her hostility to the
principles upon which our Government was found
ed—principles against which she had, at the ex
pense of so much blood and treasure, so long
fought, and upon the defeat of which depended the
permanence of English and European monarchy—
ceased at the treaty of Ghent and the fall of Na
poleon at Waterloo? Her open hostility vraa
hushed in her exhaustion after long and bloody
wars. But her secret policy never dies nor siefeps.
Nhe saw her former colonies, now an un-.iadi and
independent power, rising up in colovol propor
tions on the basis of fr«*B government. Could she
forget and bury tije pa.*, with all her jealousy
and hostility ? Could she look with indifference
upon a rising power aspiring to rival her in com
rnerce, iiiaoufactures, and all the .elements of
greatness? Twice has she triod and failed to
subdue that power. It! great element of strength
was union. How was it to be subverted ? Not
by arms, but by intrigue. In her far seeing sa
gacity she deteoted and seized upon the single ele
ment of implacable discord which existed. The
agitation of slavery presented the means of accom
plishing what arms could not. .That end accom
plished, monarchy would stand firm in Europe for
centuries. To that object her statesmen and
emmissaries, her abolition societies and t lier
gold, have assiduously, iasidiousiy and system
atically been directed for more than a third of a
century.
Other nations, led by these influences, have
been indoctrinated with the same hostility to the
South and her institutions. By what means English
intrigue and influence enlisted the North in the
unholy crusade against us and our institutions will
never be fully known. It is enough to remember
that abolitionism is of foreign origin and growth.
The first abolition society is 3aid to havo
beeu organized at Exeter Hall. England ha3
been rhe great leader in the policy of
emancipation. It has been called the ministerial
poliey.
Unfortunately thß North having the direction
of our foreign commerce and relations, soon forgot
our ancient ally, France, and established intimate
commercial and political relations with our ancient
enemy, England— relations which two wars could
not sever. New England became the echo of the
voice of Old England. English sentiment became
Northern sentiment. Ths North having parted
with its slaves, was easily made to believe that
it was its interest totally itself with England
in the philanthropic scheme of universal emancis
pation.
• Emancipation by England in her colonial pos
sessions was part and parcel of the policy which
had for its aim the overthrow of democratic insti
tutions. Not that she abhorred slavery. Not
thas she sympathized with the slave. Not that
she was blind to the ruin which she would
bring upon her colonies. Why, then, was she led
to initiate >ud persist in a policy which would so
injuriously affect her own material interests ? It
was necessary to th3 success of her great object
that she should set an example before her abolition
allies in the North and practice what she preached.
Hepce the act of British emancipation in her
West India colonies. It inspired abolitionists in
England and America with the wildest enthusi
asm. The of fanaticism was not appalled
bv the ruin which followed this act. Jamaica—
England’s sugar and coffee plantation—was a
flourishing garden with a prosperous commerce in
1839. Decay and ruin are now written on all the
monuments of its former prosperity. The white
man was ruined and the negro became a savage
England plucked from her coronet and cast
away one of its richest jewels to save the crown
itself.
West Indian emancipation was not a failure for j
England. It w#.- a grand success. It has accom- j
pUshed the cherished object of undeim'xioj the j
American TTnlott of republican States; and tt.oreby
perpetuating the monarchical and aristocratic in
stitutions of Europe. It-has tested in the fiery
furnace of civil warthe experiment oi self gov
ernment ; and by the excesses • and tyrannies
of this v*ai> discredited free institutions for alt
time.
A correspondent of the New Vork Herali speak
ing of Hen. Hindman joining Maximilian says?
Hindman had got into Matamoras from Texas eight
hundred bales of cotton, which be had sold to an
English house at thirty-five cents per pound, and
1 received a draft on Liverpool for the amount.
! TELEGRAPHIC.
RBPORTS Or THU PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Entered according to act of Congress in the y^ar
1863, by J. S. Thrasher, in the Clerk’s offioo of
the District Court of the Confederate States for
the Northern District of Georgia.
Richmond, March 14.—The President ad
dressed an important message to Congress yes
terday which was read in 3ccrct session. It
says the country is now environed with perils
which it is our duty to calmiy contemplate.—
The recent military successes of the enemy
have had the material effect of encouraging
our foes and dispiriting many of our own peo
ple* The capital of the Confederate States is
threatened: and in greater peril than hitherto
during the war. which fact is stated without
reserve as due lo tfce people in whose constan
cy and courage entire trust is reposed, and
Congress, in whoso wisdom and resolute spirit
the people have confidence, should devise
measures to guard them from the threatening !
perils. The President says it is within ovr 1
power to avoid the calamities which threaten j
us. and secure the triumph of our sacred !
cause. This result is to be obtained only by j
the prompt and resolute devotion of our entire j
resources of men and money to the accom- l
plishment of liberty and independence. We |
need for carrying on the war successfully men
and supplies for the army. We have both
within the country sufficient to obtain success.
For the purchase of the supplies necessary we
must provide. He. reeommends for the reasons
stated that Congress devise measures for the
purchase of al. the availcble corn in the Con
federacy for the purpose of supplying our ar
mies. With two millions worth of cSrn the
armies of Virginia and North ’Carolina can be
amply supplied for the remainder of the year.
The impressment law should be so amended a3
to authorize the impressment of supplies with*
out making payment of valuation at the "time
of impressment.
This power is admittsu-Ro be objectionable/
but objections must yield *to absolute neces
sity. He also suggests the valuation of sup
plies impressed in specie, the obligations of
the Government being given for payment of
the same in coin, with interest—or,-at the op
tion or the creditor, be returned in kind.
The President says the measures passed
during ihe preaefit session foi recruiting the
army are insufficient, and he is compelled, by
a profound conviction of duty, by perils whiob
surround the country, to urge additional leg
islation on the subject. The bill employing
negroes as soldiers has not yet leached him,
though the public journals had informed him
of its passage. Much benefit is contemplated
from thi3, though far less than would have
esulted from its adoption at an earlier time.
The President recommends the repeal of all
of exemptions, so as to strengthen the
forces in the field and abate dissension in the
army. The measure most needl'd, however,
for affording-effective increase of our military
strength, is a general law prescribing not only
how and what persons the militia is to be or
ganized, but. providing the mode for calling
them out,, the States reserving the right of
appointing officers.
The President strongly urges the suspension
of the writ of habeas corpus. He says the
rime has arrived when it is not only advisable,
but almost indispensable to the successful con
duct of the war, that the above measures
should be promptly adopted. With the hearty
co-operation of Congress and, the people in
j executing the laws, we may then enter upon
the present campaign with cheerful confidence,
i and an unconquerable resolve to be free. We
| must continue this struggle to a successful
; issue, or make an abject and unconditional
i submission.
The President then im'forms Congress that
; in the course of the conference at Fortress
Monroe, a suggestion was made by one of our
'• commissioners for negotiating by means of
conversation between the commanding Gene
! rals of the armies of the two belligerents.
| Lincoln did not accept the suggestion.
| Subsequently, Maj. Gen. Ord asked an in
terview with Gen. Longstreet, during which
i the latter was informed that there was a pos
: sibiilty of a satisfactory adjustment of the
! present unhappy difficulties, by means of a ruil
j itary convention. Lee was accordingly in
i structed to write to Grant proposing to meet
him for a conference on the ouUjoo*, stating
; that he was vested with the requisite adtbori
| ty. Grant replied (bat he had no aethortty to !
accede to the proposed conference; that bis
power extended only to making a convention
on the sebject, purely of a military character.
Thus it appears the United States Government
i did not make any terms for agreement for a
cessation of hostilities. There remains, there
fore, nothing/ but for a continuation of the
; contest to its final issue.
! The President invites attention to the above
recommendations, by which we may hope to J
• escape calamities that would result from the
failure of the cause. . To this, end there is
necessary an earnest co-operation between
the departments of Government and every j
class of eminent citizens throughout the Con- I
federacy. To the Senators and Representa
tives especially do the people took for encour
agement. Rising above selfish considerations, !
let us struggle on, but. in case of failure, bow j
submissively to the will of our Heavenly j
Father.
Richmond, M arch 15.—The' Senate passed .
the House bill furnishing transportation to
discharged and disabled soldiers.
Also, passed the joint resolution of thanks, j
i and to aid in relief of Gen. Jasper Jochman.
The House last night passed the bill sus
j pending the writ of habeas corpus. Yeas—
| Speaker Bocock, Baldwin, Bradley, Cruce, i
j Carroll, Choisman, Clarke, Chustian, Clarke, j
Cluskey, Conrad, Connor. Dejarnelte, Dupree,
Eljiott, Wing Finston, Gholston, Goode, Gray, j
Hartridge, Hatcher, Heyskell, Holiday. Johns- I
ton, Keeble3, Lyon, Mucben, Miller, Moore, I
Perkins, Read, Russell, Sexton, Sweeny, Tri
plett. Villere, and Wilkes—37.
Xays—Andeisoft. Baldwin. Barksdale, Bas
eler, Blandford. Branch, Barnett, Clopton,
Collins, Darden, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gil
mer, Hundry, Horbart, J. M. Leach, Marshall,
MeCollun, McMillan, Miles, Ramsey, Rogers,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of N. C , Sneed,
.Staples, Turner, Welch, Wickham, Wither
spoon : 32.
The bill suspends the privileges of the writ
of habeas corpus, until otherwise provided by
Uw. in all cases of arrest or detention by or
der of thaPresident, Secretary o! War.and gen
eral officer commanding the trans-Mississippi
S Military Department. It also suspends said
I privileges for sixty days from the time of
I arrest or detention by order ©f any general
I :
officer commanding an army. or Military Dia
; triot, or Depart :ut.
j Petersburg, March 14.—The situation is
1 still unchanged here. Some slight skirmish
■ ing occurred yesterday afternoon on the ex
treme right. Nothing important resulted.
Considerable activity has existed in the en
emy’s lines since the commencement of good
weather, and it is thought hostilities will soon
be resumed.
Richmond, March 14.—The House adopted
a resolution for adjournment to-day. Yeas
40, nays 19,
In the Senate to-day the resolution to ad
journ was concurred in. Yeas 8, nays 6.
The Senate passed the House bill relative
to the impressment of slaves.
The bill abolishing the offices of post com*
miasary and quartermaster was returned with
the President's message, and again considered
and finally rejected.
The House bill amending the act to dimin
ish the number of exemptions and details was
passed.
Nothing else of importance done in open
session.
Augusta, March 13.—The Yankees posted
at Charleston send daily foraging parties de
vastating plantations as far as the Santee riv
er. All ablebodied negroes are being dragg
ed from their homes to fill the Yankee ranks.
The South Carolina Rail Road is operating
five miles north of Summerville, and 23 miles
up from Charleston.
Doctor A. Gr. Weekly, a fatuous author, has
been appointed by the Yankees street inspec
tor of Charleston. The Yankee editor of the
Courier calls him an old and well-tried citizen.
Sanitary precautions and improvements are
progressing in East Bay, Broad and Church
streets, The Yankees, fearful of the advent
of the sickly season, are purifying in order to
be prepared.
On the night of the 10th a fire destroyed the
whole block on which was situated the ware
house of John Frazer & Cos.
The roads to Charleston are lined with
whites and blacks, going to Charleston to
trade, and for protection.
The Savannah Republican says Martin It.
Delaney, a full-blooded nigger, has received a
commission as Major in U. S. colored volun
teer service, and ordered to report to General
Saxton, at Hilton Head, for assignment to
duty. This is the first instance of a colored
man receiving a commission a3 field officer,
except as Surgeon.
Foster's command are treating ladies bru
tally and outrngeously in raids from Charles
ton. *
Admiral Dahlgren’s flagship, Harriet Moore,
sunk on the 3d inst. in Wacamaw river, while
on her way to Georgetown, S. C.; exploded by
a rebel torpedo. Her officers and crew, except
the steward, were saved.
The cotton fleet th*t left Tybee on the 3d,
consisting of thirteen vessels, is supposed to
have been lost in the strong gales which pre
vailed for the past two weeks off Cape Haltr
ras.
Augusta, March 17.—The Herald, a
Mission Yankee paper*is reported in Wilming
ton witbjhe material of the North Carolinian.
General Orders No. 1 commences—“ Gen.
Schofield, Commanding the District of North
Carolina, headquarters in the field; Brig Gen.
Jos R Hawley, Commanding the District of
Wilmington: which will be under military
control, the rear army operating from Cape
Fear river as a base. Gen. Hawley will be
held responsible for the protection of the de
pot at Wilmington, Cape Fear Harbor, and
line of railroad in rear of the army. Also
pprfarrn the dutieo of Provost Marshal General
for the District under his command. The
Provost Marshal i3 authorized to administer
the oath to such persons as desire to take it.
Loyal persons will be permitted to transact
business governed by the same rules as are
applied at Savannah and other captured cities.
The appearance of Eloise Bridges and
other stars is announced.
Stores and shops are ordered to close at 7
P. M, None allowed to sell liquor to soldiers
under heavy penalties.
Negroes continue to be enlisted and drilled
at Savannah.
A few days ago a large number of blacks
were sent to Cuba to be sold as slaves for
plantations on that Island.
An advertisement in the Charleston Courier
calls on the whites of that city to form a reg
iment under Col. Harvey. An editorial notice
asserts that, it is being filled by the loyal
among those who remained after the Yankee
occupation.
Richmond, March 15.—Northern papers in
cluding the evening edition of the Baltimore
American contain official reports from Sheri
dan dated at Columbia. He remained at
Charlotte two days. The troops were occu
pied during the time in destroying the two
iron bridges near the town and a distance of
eight miles of railroad. On the nh h« sent
the first division to Scottville with instruc
tions to dispateh slight' parties through the
country to destroy merchant mills, canals, etc.
on the Rivanna river. The division proceeded
down the Lynchburg railroad to Amherst C H
destroying every bridge on the road. Sheridan
says he found great abundance for men and
animals in the country. The Center Guard
Locks were destroyed on the James River Ca
nal. The banks were swept away. He had
met no opposition up to date. He reports the
captiue of 12 canal boats laden with ordnance
commissary and medical supplies.
Commodore Hollins was shot near Gordon
ville was shot near Gordonville while attempt
ing to escape.
A Newbern telegram of the 14th mentions
the arrival of Schofield at that point.
No news from Sherman. Gen J D Cox was
commanding the Union forces in North Caro
lina. Advices of the Bth confirm the reported
outrages on Union refugees. The rebels at
tempted the capture of the American steamer
Shooting Star in the harbor of Havana on the
night of the 4th inst. but failed. The'attempt
was repeated, when the boat containing 25
persons was captured by the assistance of the
Spanish authorities. They were taken ashore
and liberated.
The monitor Mahepal had reached Fortress
Monroe from Charleston, and will proceed up
the James river.
The Canadian Parliament has adopted the
Confederation Scheme.
Gold in New York Monday 189 and heavy.
A late Memphis Bulletin 3ays . It is repor
ted, upon authority worthy of consideration,
that the cotton trade will be closed in this de--
partment within twenty days, by order of
Presidem Lincoln, and be reopened upon new
principles after his proposed visit South and
West, which is looked for soon after the 4th
of March.
Commodore Vanderbilt was arrested in New
Y ork recently for running over a lady in
Broadway, where he was driving rapidly. He was
taken to the Tombs, but released when he told
who he was.
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Rkason fop. Enlarging.— A few days since, a la
dy requested an M. D. of this city, to bring her a
paper to cut a pattern. M. D. says, “Ob, here’s the
Winchester Bulletin.” “Why.’’ sajs she, ‘‘that
wouldn’t cut a baby’s shirt tail.”
That is the best reason we can give for enlarging
the Bulletiu. — Winchetter Bulletin.
A mine of black lead plumbago—and nic
kel has been discovered in the upper part of
Pasaaic county. New Jersov.
T3SC33 OX'X'ISr.
T. J. JACKSON LOCAL EDITOR!
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Religious Notice. *
R©v. • Jincs Ll. Gutheim will deliver serin o2?s ■
this, Saturday pnd Sunday, at the Synajoge at 10 :
o’clock, a. m.
mar 17
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Ouk New Terms.—ln consequence of the in
creased price of printing paper and the heavy
advance in labor as well as the necessaries of life,
we are compelled to rise i our terms of subscrip
tion and advertising. The Columbus papers have
been furnished for several months at lower prieo3
than those of Macon,. Montgomery and Atlanta,
It Fas been our effort during tbe war merely to
make the offices self-sustaining, and this cannot
be dono except by keeping pace with the advan
ces in labor and articles of prime necessity. We
would rejoice to be able to continuo to serve our
readers with newspapers at cheap rates. But the
thing can’t be dona in justice to ourselves and
employees. |
The Carrier System.—ln consequence of ;
the great trouble we now have and have had
for some time, we have decided to discontinue .
the carrier system after tbe first of April.— ;
Papers will be delivered at the Post office and i
office of publication as usual after that time, j
To those who have paid in advance we will .
return the money if it is not convenient to
send to the office of publication or the post |
office. The paper will ba sold by newsboys, i
with whom, doubtless, arrangements may be !
made for the delivery of the paper, though
the office will in no war be responsible for its :
delivery.
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Sales Monday.— Myers, Watson & Cos. will ;
sell to-morrow, negroes, groceries, tobacco, furnis
ture, clothing, sundries, Ac. See advertisements.
up * m
Notice to Soldiers’ Wives. —We have been j
requested by Bradford & Snow to notify all sol
diers’ wives entitled to draw salt at their store to
call and get their quota immediately, otherwise it
will be turned over to the Judges of the Inferior
Court.
Augtioh Sales. —The following prices pre
vailed at Ellis, Livingston Sc Co’s auction jester
day.,:
Shot, $5,50 to $7 ; wine, $55 per gallon ; one
negro woman and three children, $6,260; one
woman named Maria, $2,600 ; one twelfth interest
in Brokaw’s old corner store, on Broad street,
. nigtif hums af l«ml in Giraril, 4.50 per
acre : sugar, $8,90 to $9,40 per lb.; flour, $1,90
to $2,05 per lb. ; saleratus, 50 cts per pound.
Other sales unimportant.
A Man Shot.—lt was currently reported in
this city yesterday that Col. Taliaferro, living
some three miles from this city was shot on Friday
night by a party of hog stealers or deserters. We
learn that he heard a disturbance among his swine
and on going out to ascertain the cause, was shot
by one of the party, one ball cutting his tongue
and passing out through the jaw, and the other
entering into his right side. We learn that three
of the party were captured with dogs, and yester
day brought before Col. Von Zmken. We did not
ieern any *f tha names of the party or what dis
position has been made of them. Col. T. is said
not to. he dangerously hurt.
We ave permitted to make the following ex
; tracts from a private letter:
| “ ‘Barracks, ' 21) Ga. Batt., Feb 19. '65.
“ My Dbau Sister :
“’Tis the Sabbath ; a beautiful H id lovely
day." Not a cloud obscures tbe bright skies,
; and the air, soft and balmy as Indian summer,
tempts from their rude huts the inmates to
1 bask and Loll at their ease in the genial _sun
! shine. “ All nature seems hushed in sweet
i
| repose, ” and were it not for the distant bay
ing of some deep-mouthed dog of war break
ing in upon the tranquil scene, one would
almost imagine that “ grim-visaged war had
smoothed his wrinkled front, ” and that, in
stead of being engaged in the fierce discords
of a bloody strife, we were merely participants
in a holiday encampment, with no thoughts
3ave those of “ peace and good will to all
men.” But, alas ! bow soon may the scene
be changed! Ere the sun sinks to re3t be
neath the western horizon, we may be man
fully battling for that right held most dear
and sacred by man—the right to be free: to
govern for himself—a right transmitted to us
by our forefathers, and which we dare main
tain. But my muse is not in fit tune to dwell
on a theme so much to be deplored, and I will
close it. You say, my dear sister, that you
have hopes of an early peace, and ask me for
my opinion. Far be it from me tc seek to
blast those blight hopes, but, in truth, I think
them to be delusive and not to be indulged in
too strongly. 1 will Dot enter into any details
for my reasons: suffice it to say that I see
nothing in prospect that fooks to an early ter
mination of the struggle but hard knocks and
plenty of them , andjor this we ought, ail to be
prepared : for we will have the combined
forces of Grant, Sherman and Thomas, to
fight the coraifig campaign. But if the people
will stand by Bob Lee and the array, and
shove all skulkers to the front, I have no fears
for the result. Take my opinion for what it
is worth.
11 Our brigade drew plenty of Joe Brown
clothes yesterday, and I am well supplied, ex
cept with shoes. I e*n : t get a pair to fit. The
Government hardly ever issues anything under
No. 8.
« Our brigade passed resolutions yesterday
to fight it out to the end. and also petitioning
Congress toarm the negroes immediately. I
wish I could send you the resolution#, but
have not time to write them, as Capt. Sikes,
of the 10th Battalion,, leaves pretty soo n r and
I want to give him this letter to mail in Macon.
a The whole army is in favor of arming the
slaves, and -l expect it will be done before
Congress adjourns. The consolidation bill
has passed. I wrote you sometime ago how
the battalion was to be consolidated, and will
not resume particulars. . ,
“You recolfect Mr. Rice, the jeweller, who
was conscripted and sent to our company
He deserted yesterday. lam going over to
see Jimmy Murphy to-morrow, nothing pre
venting. His tottery is about eight miles
from here. Wcw cove yarde y
“ Bro. Tom."
Why is It ? Why is it|that corn meal is soliipg
here at "forty dollars” per bushel, when it sells in
Atlanta for twenty? Is it because the regira ol
country around and above that place was swept
overby the Federal army and every king destroyed
they could lay their bands on: while here there is
more corn in the cribs than was ever known before
at this season of the year ? In our estimate of toe
corn cdt we say nothing of the vast quantities in
outhouses and in pens on the plantations, profes
sedly the proper yof the negroes. Let impressing
agents look to this matter wnen they call on the
hoarders of corn to “ihell out.” , . , ,
Meal is not the only article which sells nn h ere.
Flour is two dollars per pound, bacon seven dollars,
butter ten dollars, Irish potatoes fifty d ®A a ” p "
bushel, onions seventy-five, and ototr things in
proportion! Andyet a eo to $l2O to
Watchman. *
Supreme Court.
Potaad,«^ braaS
March term, 1865. t.'l&coo,
es™ er?S K ‘' a!bm,t,: CUrivi - n*b«.
Ist. The power of Corur , _ ■
script ion is not restricted tom«„ * mic Y oy '‘ >n '
vicem the field, but extend- f or aot ' ! ’ ,a ser
unable for tha t service and caoThtt 0 '
the duties of Provost, or Hospital guards P^ so J m b nK
guards, agent? and employees or labored iL
Commissary. Quartermaster, or Odrnance' n!L.»
ments or of Clerks or employees of Navy £
the duties required in the execution of
ment acts, or other similar duties The 3th
administering the statutesll not su ® ci0 nt. In
Two Weeks .More. The ConfedcracTsaya ■ w.
are rejoiced to learn that the cars from this city are
crowded every day with soldiers returning to their
commands, in responsl to the appeal of Gen. John -
ston and the amnesty order of Gor.. Lee.
We would take this occasion earnestly to apnea!
,to all who are yet absent without leave, and remind
them that Gen. Lee’s order run3 only two weeks
longer. Let them como forward to tbe nearest post'
commander or onrollling officer, and report thom
selvos before the 30th of this month. This amnesty
extends to every every army iu tha
South.
AUCTIONSALES.
By Ellis, Livingston & Cos.
-O' wm .
WILL SELL on Tuesday, March 21st, i a
front of our store, at *ll o'clock.
1 CLOSE CARRIAGE,
mar 19 $8
Bv Ellis, Livingston & Cos,
AT PRIVATE SALE.
150 Reams Sup. Vote Paper
mar 8 ts
SALEBMONDAY
BY MYERS. WATSON A €O,
DESIRABLE NEGROES FOR SALE!
ON THURSDAY, 23d inst., at 11 o’clock,
we will sell in front of our store.
38 Very Likely Negroes, embracing
Carpenters, Blacksmiths, Shoemakers,
Cooks, and good Field Hands. In the
lot are several very likely families of
Women and Children.
mar 18 $37 50
By Jlyers, Watson &Cos
WE will sell, on MONDAY, Maroh 20th at 11
o'clock, in front of our Auction Room,
2 Negro Woman, 45 years old, good Cook
Washer and Ironer,
1 Single Rockaway and Harness,
35 Choice New Hams,
1 bbl Florida Fish,
600 lbs Choice N. O. Sugar,
5 bbls Choice Cane Syrup.
2 “ Florida Sugar,
10 boxes Manufactured Tobacco,
120 Packages Scarfaletti Smoking Tot
j bacco,
| 50 Pair Brogans,
j 2 bbls Writing Ink.
3 bags Shot,
2 Letter Copying Presses,
1 doz Axes,
Lot old Circular .and Uyright Steel Saws,
Lot Dry Goods, Clothing, Hardware,
Gold and Silver Watches, Jewelry and a
large lot of other desirable goods,
I mar 18 330
at Private sale.
BY MYERS, WATSON & CO s
51 LIKELY NEKROES*
i All sound and mostly between eleven
! and thirty years of age.
Among the number are three Extra
j Blacksmiths, two Extra Carpenters, oae
i Engineer and No. 1. Butcher, one first
! class Man Cook, Washers, Ironers and
| extra Field Hands.
Parties in want of any of the above
i will apply immediately.
Sold for no fault, owner expecting to
! change residence.
I mar 10- ts
j. ’ "wTmYERS, WATSON A 10.,
WILL sell on Monday, March 20th, in front
of our store, at 11 o’clock,
2 Shares Lamar Exporting and Import
ing Company.
ii 6 Shares Great Southern Insurance
Company.
I 1 Fine English Saddle and Bridie.
Lot of Furniture, embracing many and
articles.
mar 19 812 50
FOB SALE!
FOUR BARRELS OF ALU M.
APPLY T@
SUER Ai\ & CO.,
Masonic Hall. Up Stairs.
niftrch 19 ts.
Rosette, Lawhon & Cos.,
OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE
A DESIRABLE RESIDE** L,
Opposite the Lowell Warehouse i ' Jj
House contains six rooms with a
basement, good kitchen and other >n’-
buildings,
mar 17 ts
For Sale.
A No. 1 SADDLE-HORSE, at
A OFFICE EAGLE FACTORY
mar 19 6t
W A \ T E I> ,
TWO GOOD MACHINISTS. exempt from .u.... <’>’ j
1 service, at the EA G L!. F.40 i" K *
mar 19 <k
LOST or mislaid, on Afuseogee R.iiir >/- .* 1
BOX, with Cooper Tools and Clothe; * ; a I
person bavin? it. or seen it. will confer a: > '. j I
New Orleans refugee, as it is my all. V, e: U v
at tbe Times Office. . JOH> A- ' '
mar 19 It* I
Notice!
The Managers and Officers of t:.e Or: *,
syluin.ara particularly requested t*j uiee *
Assylum on Monday next, at 3 o’clock..
mar 18 td
Notice, Absentees Hannan’s Brigade.
In accordance with order? from Maj. yem
ler aii *b*ent*es from th’.s Brigade, ws! j '
me immediately at Montgomery, A.... >e'*
accompany s»-* ta their command.
m*r!9 It* - Lieat. Col. 53u A1»